The Straits Times, 6 November 1937
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Title Section39 1937-11-06 1 The Straits Times fESTABLISHED NEARLY a 3BKTOB f.) THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 2« i'\«;es SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 0 PAGES SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6. 1937 PRICK 10 CENTS39 words
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Advertisement35 1937-11-06 1 SiNCAon^x: 140. CECIL TPHONF 5471). rmj^E26^ SOLE AGENTS THE 3ORMEO CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG MALACCA. WPS. 3SA fir it 1 jmFa Jif I TTy^Pyy AERATED WATER A ICE MANUFACTURERS35 words
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Advertisement227 1937-11-06 1 j§f FINDLATER S m I FINE SHERRIES SKERRIES OutyO. 75Extn ym Wk OLD MORENO BROWN, full or flavour $2.00 JjS PALE DRY. VERY SUITABLE FOR CLUB SHERRY AND BITTERS. $2.05 W*t FINO. POSSESSKS THE BOUQUET OF A I TRUE FINO. $2.30 DRY CLUB. AN EXCEKDINGLY PLEASANT V WINE, ON THE227 words
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Advertisement111 1937-11-06 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 25. JAVA ST. (PHONE 3383). foto-portrait at studio 33 by folo-artist only Oily iff M I j Nov* hero will you purchase Beef of such outstanding D F mm quality with such fine L flavour and tenderness as that which we can offer. f Kept at just the111 words
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Advertisement420 1937-11-06 2 6CHOCH-HALLER— To A. E. SchochHalltr. »ife of C. H. Schoch. a son. 33 Orange Grove Road. Singapore SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED experienced radio mechanic. Apply Box 78, Straits Times. WANTED European lady as teacher in Bethel Church of England School, Katong. Apply stating qualifications to Principal. WANTED male Chinese experienced short-hand-typist420 words
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Advertisement599 1937-11-06 2 WANTED WANTED a large house suitable for boarding house. Box 79, Straits Times. WANTED Rider to share Hack, half or third, "phone 4626 (Manager). WANTED 1200 ft 2" galvanized water piping. Offers to Manager. Jeram Padang. Bahau. Small house or bungalow furnished or unfurnished required. Reply Box 56. Straits Times.599 words
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Advertisement787 1937-11-06 2 BOARD RESIDENCE HOME and Board for European $100 per month central, phone, tennis. Box 60. Straits Times. ON THE SEA, nr. Swimming Club, attractive position. The "Grove" 103 109, Meyer Rd., Katong. Superior establishment. Excel. Cuisine, large airy rooms, tennis, garage, mod. terms. Phone 5656 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET TO787 words
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Advertisement857 1937-11-06 2 SHIPPING NOTICE LLOYD TRIESTINO NOTICE. Visitors wishing to board our steamer art kindly requested to call at the Llo>u Trlestino office lor the necessary pass-permits. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE This is to notify the Public that Mr. DONALD CLIFFORD KENNEISON of No. 3, Edgar Road, Ipoh. will not be responsible for857 words
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Advertisement536 1937-11-06 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. TENDERS are invited for the follov !:g Trimming sidanblcs to certain Public Roads during 1938. Deposit $25. Closing 12 noon Nov. 15, 1937. Care and maintenance of the Christian Cemeteries at Bukit Timah Road during 1938. Deposit $25. Closing 12 noon Nov. 15, 1937. Demolition of two536 words
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Advertisement258 1937-11-06 2 _j£fHl&~ > i<.-iclii ana '.a Mint ffiS$§fi\ PERMANENT T. jj^^ iho.uu be Insist*) See us for satisfaotlon today V* FIGARO LADlt. HAIR DRESSERS 93. Bras Basah Kd and Raffles HotM Phore m». BUSINESS CARDS EtcT [MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467.258 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous187 1937-11-06 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malava Malaya Postage Monthly SM S 4.H I 2.M Ou»rterl, S 8 JO S12M ISO Hall Vearly $17.90 $24 99 $1590 YrarN S34.9O $48 00 $30 00 Note. OutsUttoo eltraae* should include Oi. usual oank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charces and instructions for CLA8SIIIH»187 words
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Advertisement710 1937-11-06 3 P 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. Incorporauo ir eingland) MAIL t'ASSENCiER ANU CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR ANE ORIENTAL S N Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH Hit MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAT SERVICE OITTV.^RD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore t 93T •■BEHAR 6.000 In port710 words
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Advertisement387 1937-11-06 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Incorporated to Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ Regular fortnightly sailings. London via Penang, Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles and Gibraltar. tMS. TERUKUNI MARU Nov. 10. S.S. HAKUSAN MARU Nov. 25. S.S. HARUNA MARU Dec. 9.387 words
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Advertisement575 1937-11-06 3 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CRUISE DECEMBER 11th 31$t, 1937. BANGKOK SAIGON ANGKOR PNOM PENH LUXURIOUS OUTCLASS MOTORSHIP "BORINGIA" (IS.SM tons dbplacement) ALL CABINS HAVE ADJOINING PRIVATE BATH ENJOY 10 DAYS VACATION AT SEA AND TOURING SIAM and INDO-CHINA ROUND TRIP FARE $140.(excluding stay ashore in Bangkok) Independent Overland Tours to Angkor575 words
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Advertisement155 1937-11-06 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) APCAR LINE FOR HONG KONG. MOJI. KOBfc AND OSAKA SANTHIA 8.900 18th Nov. 3 p.m. Excellent modern accommodation loi flr&i and second class passengers. Spoclai noilday return tickets interchangeable wltb P. O S N. CO. Issued at chear raies HARPER GILFILLAN155 words
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Advertisement1071 1937-11-06 3 ST REPRESENTING. SUIPPINCi n»F BLUE rX'NNEL LINE (Orean Iht Roa Khio* Steamship Co (t.WM (in Steam Ship Co LM and China Mutual Cunard White Star LM Steam Navigation Co Ltd Aberdeen Commonwealth Line The Stralb Steamship Co Ltd Sba« Savili A Albion Co Ltd The China Natation Co Ltd The1,071 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article127 1937-11-06 4 Saturday, November 6. Ship* aloacilde the Wharrea or expected o arrive. KEPFEL HAKKOUI Main Wharf Recorder. Lch. Sir T. Fraser, Lch. Rimau, Lch. Moonstone. Lch. Mary Rose, Joun I, Camphuits. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wnarf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS ranjonf Pacar Albert Dock Maros. Victoria127 words
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Article86 1937-11-06 4 Nov. 4: Toyooka Maru (Japan); Hong Ho (Chi); Halldor (Nor); Boelongan (Dut); Rohna (Brit); Tidore, Van der Lyn (Dut); Ninghait (Brit); Anastasia. Milo (Dut); Tilawa (Brit); Grootekerk, V. der Does de Bye (Dut); Havre (Brit); Hermod (Nor); Khandalla (Brit.); Markent (Dut). Nov. 5: Glennnlas (Brit); Mijer 'Dut); Carthage, Kinta,86 words
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Article286 1937-11-06 4 Today Djamm (Toba) I p.m North Borneo, Brunei and Labuan (Marudu) 3.30 p.m. Sarawak (generally) Bintulu, Mlri, Saiikel and Slbu (Maradu) 3.30 p.m. South Africa (Houtman) ..4 p.m. Mauritius (Houtman) ..4 p.m. Bagan, Bengkalfc Setot Pandjang (Toboall) 4 p.m Laboean Bllik Jarak) 4 pm Muntok and Palembang286 words
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Article101 1937-11-06 4 INWARD. Wearnes: From Penang and Koala Lumpur: Arrives every evening, except Sundays. dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives THIS afternoon. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives THIS afternoon. X.L.M. From Europe: Due Sunday evening. Imperial From Europe Due Sunday evening. OUTWARD. Wearnes: To Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Mails close every day101 words
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Article175 1937-11-06 4 Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected today, Nov. 6, by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 2.30 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m Mails from Netherlands Indies expected today, Nov. 6, by air 'X.L.M) will be delivered to boxholders at 6.30 p.m. General175 words
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21 1937-11-06 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— LONDON. The air mall dispatched from Singapore on Oct. 27, was delivered in London on Nov. 4.21 words
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Article76 1937-11-06 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By KXJM." Malls will dose at Malacca as follows: Today. AnatraJaate, Java and Timor by air (QanUs) 6 pjn. Bone Kong, China, Philippine, Guam, Honolulu 4 ÜB.A. by air (Imperial ft Pan American) pjn. Tomorrow.76 words
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Article230 1937-11-06 4 Famous Men Who Fell To Gout I'HE Premier, in contracting the sharp attack of gout which kept him from Parliament recently, is following Prime Ministerial precedent, says the News Chronicle. Lord Burghley, founder of the House of Cecil, crept crippled with it to the Cabinet meetings presided over by the230 words
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176 1937-11-06 4 AN American girl, speaking with sobs in her voice, the other night asked General Franco to release her 27-yea'-old brother, who since February has been in a rebel prison. The girl was Grace Freed, New York typist, and she was speaking from the176 words
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Article27 1937-11-06 4 The Hal Hing for Holhow. Malls previously announced as closing on Nov. S, at 2 p.m. will now close today, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.27 words
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Article38 1937-11-06 4 The Conte Biancamano is due here at 8 p.m. tomorrow, from Europe. She will berth at the S.H B. wharf and is expected to sail on Monday at 6 a.m. for Hong Kong and Shanghai (Woosunr).38 words
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Advertisement758 1937-11-06 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. i Incorporate' n> P MS.) LLOYDS AGENTS: BOOKING AGENTS KM.S RLVB ANY *lAM STATES RAILWAT& TELEPHONE: Freirht 543S Passage 5431. CANADIAN Z^BE^ PACIFIC (incorporated w England). SUM "BMTBICM* BOOT* offer* TRANB-PMIKIC SERVICES *la HONOLULU ot «pmi CMPRESB to VANOOL'VEIi— ACROSS -CANADA m TRANSCONTINENTAI rRAIN wHh üm «kas«o—758 words
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Advertisement383 1937-11-06 4 (Incorporated ID BtraltB Settlement*) ELLERMAN&BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. COMPANY. (ineorporsMd in Knttand) (IncorDcrmtea m Oil.) BOSTON NCw fOBB a BALTmOBB "UXUUIAW UNB VU SCEZ CANAI roa BAraa. unworn Dn» eafl» tern? OP ATHENS Nov. 29 Dec. crrvoPCHRisTCHORCB^^ t KLAVENESS LINE. tCail* OUajrra. (InoonoraMo v Ncr»ay> FOR NEW YORK,383 words
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Miscellaneous310 1937-11-06 4 TIDE TABLE. SINGAPORE To*., H. W. 00.36 a.m. 8.7 ft.; 11.44 a.m. 9.5 ft. L. W. S.4S a.m. 3.9 ft.; 6.23 p.m. 0.8 ft. Sunday, November 7. H. W. 00.58 a.m. 8.5 ft.; 12.16 p.m. 9.4 ft. L. W. 6.15 a.m. 4 ft.; 6.55 p.m. 1 ft. Monday, November 8.310 words
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Miscellaneous143 1937-11-06 4 w A 1JV Y AN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night max. rain- might min temo fall s'shine temp •P Inches nrs. *F West Coast Mm Star 80 0.12 5.1 73 Bayan Lepae (Penang) 86 0.20 8.3 74 Bitiawan 88 Nil 7.5 75 Bukit Jeram 88 0.01143 words
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Article168 1937-11-06 5 Hockey. Old Boys Avenge A Recent Defeat. (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat. Nov. 3. The past boys of the Government English School avenged their rormrr defeat at the hands of the present boys, beating them 5—35 3 in a good match yesterday. The past boys168 words
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126 1937-11-06 5 Lawn Tennis. (From Our Own Correspondent > Batu Pahat. Nov. 4. Mrs. Rees and Wilson beat Mr. and Mrs. Holland In the mixed double.--: final of the Batu Pahat open tourni ment, which was completed yesterday 6—4. 3— fl, ft— 4. This match had126 words
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Article107 1937-11-06 5 (From Our Own CorrespondentBatu Pahat, Nov. 3 The seventh annual athletic sports c>" me Bordar Tlnggi School wao heki yesterday on the school padang. Therv were 27 items, including an interschool relay race, which was won oy the Government School team. The champion athlete was107 words
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Article50 1937-11-06 5 Selwyn Clarke And Galloway Trophies. The annual inter-college hociey match for the Selwyn Clarke Trophy will be played on Saturday. Nov. 13 on the Med'cal College sports ground The annual Inter-college Rugb? match for the Galloway Trophy will be played on Saturday, Nov. 20. on the same ground.50 words
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66 1937-11-06 5 (From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh. Nov. 4. At a meeting of the Perak Boxing Board of Control held tonight it wu decided to affiliate with the Singapore body, subject to a reduction of the clerical work at present involved. It was also decided to request66 words
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82 1937-11-06 5 MRS. BARBARA VANDERBILTS £700 OATH. WITH a doctor and nurse beside her, Mrs. Barbara Vanderbllt, member of the well-known United States family, swore In a Paris court recently that she had paid a £700 bill for clothing bought In New York In 1926. Under French law. after a certain lapse82 words
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Advertisement194 1937-11-06 5 ROXY BAR OPEN TILL midnight last night (■HpH|O^*V|C!F^^3HP TWO OUTSTANDINC |"V 2t^^ STARS IN THF. MOST k 9 W mk Jl P.KCITING ROMANCE IfflEfflHKsSln&GßiHA M A R L E N E DIETRICH ROBERT DONAT In their most thrilling rola 'KNIGHT ""our ARMOUR' A London Film TOMORROW— IOCJ THRILLS WITH MY?TE3Y.194 words
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Advertisement89 1937-11-06 5 When looking for GIFTS Choose an everlasting one From U. S. de SUVA Manufacturing Jeweller 106. Orchard Road. A GREAT CA3T IN A GREAT PICTURE RONALD COLMAN JANE WYATT EDWARD E. HORTON H. B. WARNER AND 2000 OTHERS LOST HORIZON COMING CAPITOL NOT ONLY THE PRESS BUT ALSO THE PUBLIC89 words
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Advertisement192 1937-11-06 5 OYSTER Sir Malcoim Campbell after he broke the World's Specd boat record was using the same watch on this occasion thai was employed when I raised the land-speed record to 301 m. p. h. in 1935. It was of course one of your Rolex and it gave every satisfaction." At192 words
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Advertisement37 1937-11-06 5 ruK jour health! by taking Ineffective I H injurious drugs. Ta!:el H Lcbullna, your health I J will be Improved. A< 9* it From Ant clan C'hemu.U or Iron (11 VRI A CO., S9, Robinson Road. Singapore37 words
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Advertisement27 1937-11-06 5 For Better Cocktails SCHENLET RYE or BOURBON Agents: CALDBECK'S MARLBOROK6K THEATRE— TO-DAY 6.15 t.IS SEE THE UNITY OF HINDIS AND MUSLIMS! "JAYBHARAT" SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOB DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL27 words
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Advertisement231 1937-11-06 5 TIRELESS ENERGY Torch Brand Mat it Cod Liver OU U a cotrpound oi Cod Uver OH and contains the valuable Vitamin A& D. It Is easily digested and most beneficial in building up the body after Illness. TORCH BRAND MALT COP.LIVER OIL Manufactured by ALLEN HANBUXYS LTD. London. So'e Agents:231 words
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Miscellaneous145 1937-11-06 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Orchestral concert. 8.1S to 9.15 p.m. Special Race Dinner and Dance formal >. Extension to 1 a.m. ADELPH1 HOTEL: Special Curry and Sambals tiffin >. SEA VIEW HOTEL: Masked Ball. Extension 2 a.m. COCONUT GROVE: Dlnacr and dance. CINEMAS. ALHAMBRA: Wild Money. Paramount.145 words
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Miscellaneous119 1937-11-06 5 background far a brilliant portrait of Charles Stewart Parnell. dynamic leader of the Irish Party, by Clark Gable. ROXY: Knight without Armour 0.15 and 9.15 p.m. MARLBOROl'GH: Jai Pharat. 615 and 9.15 p.m. RITZ: The Jungle Princess. 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. GARRICK: Romeo and Ju'iet also Suzy. 7.45—11 p.m. GLOBE:119 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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Article580 1937-11-06 6 AH shares quoted a&ove are fully paid. ssue vai. Frasers Co. Lyal) BvaV Buyers Setters Buyer; Sellers 4/- *nepat lln 4- 4/6 4/1% 4/6 «1 Asam Kumbanc 38/- 31/6 30/- 32/fl Austral Malay 50' 55'-nom 50/- 55/3/- .\yei Hitani 29/- 30/- 29/- 30/1 Ajfr Weng 8.«% 0.97% 0.95 1.00580 words
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Article399 1937-11-06 6 2 2 Aies Brick Old. 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.60 2 2 ;Jo V/2% Pitts. 230 2.50 2.25 2.40 10 10 Atlas lee <LM lO.OOn. 8.00 lO.OOn. 1 1 B. M. Broadcasting 0 47%0 60nom 0.50 0.60nom I B. M. Trustee 6.00 6.75 6 00 6.75 £1 a Can. I.399 words
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Article225 1937-11-06 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL HI 196) red. 1940 5400.000 int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 192 104 ncm> i>?% IMT> rtd 194? J1.W0.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 39 109 110 non i'2-> red 1955 tl 000.000 Int. Max 31 Sept. <C 113 115 norn I* 19.3 red I<W3 t2.0W.000 int.225 words
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Article362 1937-11-06 6 (Shares ate SI unless otnerwise stated >. Nienby 1.45 1.55 1.50 1.60 uoi njjan unai Mala; \yei tlitam ly« ivluiek \yei Panaa 3assert 3atu untang Sedforo 3enta 3ore)U 3roga.« 3rui»ci On 3uiut -.aui 3ulut KB 3 11 ten ttepong 3ukit llmait «S10) Serdang ?onneir»ara JieneaJy Plantations iamiltoD Haytoi362 words
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Article672 1937-11-06 6 TIN RECEIVES FURTHER SHARP KNOCK. DULL CONDITIONS IN SHARE SECTIONS. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Nov. 6. There is still nothing very cheer\v.H to say of local markets or of world markets either. In spite of a much improved political situation internally in America and internationally, and672 words
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128 1937-11-06 6 London, Nov. 5. |\N the Stock Exchange today gilt-edged securities continued to strengthen while gold mining shares hardened on sustained speculative support in Johannesburg, Paris and locally; in other centres they were also steadier but business is still small. On the foreign exchange market, the128 words
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Article176 1937-11-06 6 SELLING. London T.T 2/4 1/32 {London demand 2/4 1/32 i London 4 months sight, 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand 1715 I Switzerland demand 248 I Hamburc demand 142 New York demand 58'w Montreal demand 57 3/16 Batavia demand 105 Samaranr demand 104% Calcutta Bombay and Rangoon demand 154% Madras. Colombo176 words
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458 1937-11-06 6 I THE following quotations are published -jV ourtejy ot Messrs. S. E \jtrrg and cc. «Sngapore Messrs Vhite, Weld and Company, New York, .eport by cable regarding yesterday's market!.: STOCKS The announcement that the InterState Commerce Commission start on Monday considering rail rate increases came458 words
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Article104 1937-11-06 6 Friday, November 5, Noon. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Nov. 23% 23-:n Good F. A. Q. in bates (F. 0.8.) Nov. 22% 2254 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardabie Singapore 23\i 23^3 November 23'^ 23 V 8V104 words
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Article330 1937-11-06 6 London. Nov. 5. Yeeter- fuse aai as FsU Comroion. Uiarj 5 o.e. 1944-64 ii 3'. s _'i Ending. U>an 0.0. 1960-9Q lfa4 War Loan, p.c. 102 Coni. Union Assce. < Units) 10 PrudentlaJ Assre "A" 34 Royal Awce sbare 'Js. pd.) BS. Great Western Rly. Ord 64330 words
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Advertisement31 1937-11-06 6 .^*V*^^^^^y^^» 1 ~^_^f B^v k^pi^D "> -^N_ -<?>vtP /jfci,/',\)?V HI Vr'V iiß C^J /y j7_>i_ mm/ 'iwll BH.^B^bW X iMm, lifef rUBBB&^Bl BM^ I I'r l'(\4**~ Mil 1H BH^b T W.P.B. 4031 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article254 1937-11-06 7 rE Liverpool Correspondents of William Jacks and Co., (Malaya) Ltd., In their report dated Oct. 21 comment as follows: palm OIL. The tendency at first was for prices to ease slightly but the position In regard to first hand Sellers remains unchanged in that they are rather difficult254 words
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1169 1937-11-06 7 Rubber Market Review, Delay Announcing Quota Means Drastic Action Later. AMPLE STOCKS AND PROSPECT OF DECLINING CONSUMPTION. Regulation Machinery Out Of Control. LEWIS AND PEAT LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market. Issued yesterday, write:— Under normal conditions it might have been reasonably expected1,169 words
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187 1937-11-06 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Not. 8, 10 a.m. MM, OMM g-Mg OM» Sz. CM». ttu f*r«Mt Date to d«t» Hitam Tin 5% Int. Not. I Nov Nov. 4 5% Kamuntlng Tin 12H^ Flui Not. 11 Oct. II «H% K. L. Tin Is. Bonus Dec. IT 17H% Kuch»l187 words
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178 1937-11-06 7 Shareholders To Get Nine Per Cent rviSTRIBUTION on the old Ordinary I' shares of Imperial Airways is to be increased by 1 per cent, to 9 per cent., less tax, including 2 per cent, bonus as before. The preliminary statement shows that net profit for the178 words
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Article32 1937-11-06 7 The directors of Cheras Rubber Estates Ltd. and the directors of Sungel Purun (F.M.S.) Rubber Co. Ltd., have declared interim dividends of 4 per cent, payable on Nov. 26.32 words
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Article39 1937-11-06 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. The price of rubber for the assessment of export duty in the F.M.S. from Nov. 5 to 11 has been fixed at 23 5 16 cts. per pound.39 words
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Advertisement510 1937-11-06 7 HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. slnoarrorated la the Ootooy o! Hoo» Kong) Tbe UabUKj ot members, la (United to ttu artent and to ftwuiBied *r Ordln aoce No. (Ji ttll 4 the Ootooy. Aithortoe* CtptUI Mt.000.0M latuea IM Fuli» Pald-Op t*»Jm.«X ll<f*rre Funds: SteHta* IMNMO hWc<m« ountmtr IMMMM ■werve LtaWHtr510 words
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Advertisement728 1937-11-06 7 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTD. (Incorporated in eusiana i Canltal Authorised £3,<WG,00(, Capital Suliscribtii £1. 800.00C Ri«rve Fund and Rest £1.1)7.829 Capital Paid uc tLOMOOO BOARD OF OIKECTORS The Rient Hon u>rd Cattc oi Cmmcatto Jtr Charles Alexander trine* K. C.S.I. O.I.I Six riiomtM dmito tti F. R. Chalmers.728 words
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Advertisement584 1937-11-06 7 CHARTERED B.\i\h (>£ INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Ljoorporated m Sngiaoj o? (torM Oharto MM) Paid Op Capital Ut WO MM t^arri Of (5 eaob «.9MjMv Reserve Pund amNt Reserve UabUlt? tn Proprietor* C].*<V^M WAV tMWGB: M, BMiihUi m<m II a. Aa«U«ai Hong Kooi Rangooa Alor But Ootic Saigon Bangkok [poo584 words
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255 1937-11-06 8 TITHE following new books are now 1 ready for Issue at the Raffles Library NON-FICTION. At War with the Smumrlers: Career of Doctor Arnold's Father. Illustrated, Rear- Admiral D. Arnold-Foster; Thomas Sherlock 1678-1761, Edward Carpenter; Round the World with Tom Clarke, Tom Cltrke; Without255 words
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Article80 1937-11-06 8 CHINESE MARRIAGE. Possible Hardships In Monogamy. A LETTER from Mr. J. Laycock. sug- gest ing that considerable hardships would be caused to a Chinese contracting a monogamous marriage in case of desertion under the new measure now under consideration, was discussed at the last meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore)80 words
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Article73 1937-11-06 8 Penang And Malacca Brigade's Training. PENANG and Malacca Chinese have organised ambulance brigades to serve in China. The Penang unit, numbering 42 In the charge ot Mr. Chen Siao Meng. is sailing by the Van Heutz which is due in Singapore on Nov. 10. Still under73 words
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Article81 1937-11-06 8 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 4. NINE guns fired on Fort Hill at 4 p.m. today announced to Kuala Lumpur Mohammedans the opening of Puasa, or the lasting month. From tomorrow until Nov. 19 one gun will boom over the town every evening81 words
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204 1937-11-06 8 New Vitality From Tasteless Tablets. When tiring weather conditions or weakening Illness have sappec strength and energy, left you languid, inert anil uninterested in life, it is time for. you to recharge your devitalized body with life giving, energising Vitamins. It's quite204 words
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Advertisement265 1937-11-06 8 PERTUSSIN A LEADER AMONG REMEDIES! Will promptly relieve Cought Bronchial Catarrh and Asthma. A Boon in Whooping Cough Delicious in flavour and contains no narcotics. Per $1.50 Bottle Sold everywhere Distributors:GRAFTON LABORATORIES and MEDICAL OFFICE. ARTISTIC fFMFNT TILES See them at our showroom or ivuie for Dartlculars. LEE KIM SOO265 words
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Advertisement129 1937-11-06 8 FOR ALL DEFECTS OF VISION Consult— MJtzekiel Sen} Established over 20 yean Qualified Ophthalmic Opticians tX.9, RAFFLES PLACE. .Special Price quoted lor school children Ask for JOHNNIE WAfaKER *W ANSWER to an ever* —^L.^^"*" ~—-f~*^' Increasing demand fo* a fc .1 quality-built refrigerator H" J7^ 1 at the "lowe«t" possible129 words
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Miscellaneous108 1937-11-06 8 Broadcasting. SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 1 33 Me (225 m.) p.m. 12.45 Light orchestral concert, played by Rellcr's Famous Hungarian Band. Relay from the Adelphl Hotel. 2.00 Interval. 6 00 Chinese music. Mandarin songs sung by the Cheng Fang Girls' School. 6.40 Children's programme. (Chines*). 7.00 Victor Celeste Trio. 7.30 Time,108 words
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Miscellaneous508 1937-11-06 8 7.05 Indian music. 8.00 Malay music. 8.55 News bulletin. 9.00 Close down. EMPIRE STATION. TODAY TRANSMISSION 2. GSH SI. 47 Me/i (13 9 m GSG 17 9", Me i (IS 8 m.) GSF 16 14 tte 119 0 m.) p.m. 6.05 Big Ben. Fred Hartley and Sextet, 6.40 Recital by508 words
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Miscellaneous253 1937-11-06 8 8 50 News in French. Colonial market prices 9 30 Message from Paris. By M Francois Porche. 9. 30 Judicial talk by M. Henri Delmont. T.40 Gramophone records. 2.50 The History of Two Hills, RadioSketch oy M. Desforets. 11 20 Close Stun ROME TODAY 2 RO 11.81 Me s (25.4253 words
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524 1937-11-06 9 "Drunken Sex Orgies" At Oxford Lashed By Author. STORM of protest has risen at Oxford against accusations of wild undergraduate "orgies" in ''Oxford, Ltd.," just published by Michael Joseph. There is a custom in a number of colleges, says Mr. Keith Briant (the author) last year's editor of The Isis,"524 words
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Article117 1937-11-06 9 More than 300 clothiers and tailors have attended the first all-male fashion show ever held in Mew York. They paid 50 dollars each to watch It. The clothes were displayed by eight men "mannequins," who paraded before the guests in a well-known hotel, while a commentatorReuter - 117 words
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Article57 1937-11-06 9 IT is announced that Government bonds totalling 200,000.000 yen in connection with the China incident will be issued on Nov. 16. This issue is redeemable within 17 years. The issue price is 98 yen, and interest will be 3Vi per cent. Another 500,000,000 yen in57 words
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Article193 1937-11-06 9 2\ Tons Used In Spain This Year. rrO-AND-A-HALF tons of blood have been used for transfusions on the various battle fronts in Spain since January. The blood transfusion service was started in January by a Canadian physician, Dr. Norman Bethune. Since then, it has grown into a193 words
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Article119 1937-11-06 9 BRITAIN INVESTIGATES RHEUMATISM. Heavy Losses Caused Industry. London, Nov. 3. Britain's Rheumatism Council Is planning a seven years' research campaign Into the causes and treatment of rheumatism. An investigation made by the Ministry or Health in 1922 relating to persons under the National Health Insurance Act showed that rheumatic diseaseBritish Wireless - 119 words
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82 1937-11-06 9 Otherwise Will Reveal Secrets. Oslo, Not. S. A NORWEGIAN girl, Anna Knud- sea, has addressed a letter to Stalin demanding the release of her nance, otherwise she threatens she will reveal all details about Russia's intervention In Spain. Miss Knudsen's nance, Erwin Wolf, aAneta-Trans-Ocean - 82 words
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Article, Illustration278 1937-11-06 9 U/ITH symbols and colours of good luck a garland of yellow chrysanthemums round his neck, his shoulders covered with yellow petals, and in a yellow monoplane Govind P. Nair, the Indian flier, left Croydoa at 11.30 one morning last week on a 15,000-mile solo flight.278 words
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Article180 1937-11-06 9 No Toleration Of Third Party Interference. Toklo. Nov 4. IN an editorial on the Brussels con- ference. the Yotnluri Shimbun says that Japan's position remains unchanged, namely, that the Slno-Japan-ese conflict must be settled directly between Japan and China without the Intervention of a third party.180 words
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190 1937-11-06 9 WHEN DIVORCE IS "ALL WRONG." Judge's Comments. "YOU can have your decree, but I think it is all wrong," remarked Mr. Justice Atkinson at Newcastle Assizes granting a decree nisi to William Charton Flnfaiy, 56, of 3underland. "Granting a decree in a case of this sort leads to criticism of190 words
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92 1937-11-06 9 Jerusalem, Nov. 4. DEINFORCEMENTS are understood to have been sent to Belsan. Northern Palestine, where an armed Arab gang has attacked a police station, firing 100 shots In half an hour. A bomb also was thrown but there was no damage. The gang is believedReuter - 92 words
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Article19 1937-11-06 9 Henry Mauris Robinson, who has represented the United States on various international economic, peace and 'abour conferences, died today.--Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Advertisement423 1937-11-06 9 HOTELS. TONIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m, SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE (formal) EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. Non -diners SI. o*. RIJSTAFFEL served today fi*m 12.30 to 3 p.m. TUESDAY NEXT NOV. 9th POPPY DAY BALL and SPECIAL CABARET tdmiMhMi »S W— »fter 114* p.m |IM. Dimen »«mlnuk»m U H423 words
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Advertisement190 1937-11-06 9 ANAON Relieves PAIN Instantly! For HEADACHES— TOOTHACHE NEURALGIA— COLDS FEVER and RHEUMATISM. Try ANACIN you will be amazeu how quickly it relieves pain and suffering. It does not affect tha heart or upset the stomach. For sale at all chemists and MNi Sen 4 tor free sample to P.O Box190 words
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Article121 1937-11-06 10 SINGAPORE. GARBICK THEATRE. GEYLANG Suzy. With Jean Harlow Romeo Juliet at 7.45 p.m. GLOBE THKATKf The Plainsman. GREAT WORLD—THE SKI TALKIE The Guv "nor. SAPPY WORLD Cabaret. Dancing. Talkies Oatmas Theatres and Side Shows. NEW WORLD Siae Shows Cabaret. Danclna Talkies Theatre* Cinema*. BIT]; GEYLANG The Jungle Princess. With121 words
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882 1937-11-06 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOV. 6, 1937. RED STAR OVER CHINA. A book which deserves the attention of any person who is interested in the political situation of modern China has just been published by Victor Gollancz at 18s. under the title Red Star Over China." The author is882 words
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Article83 1937-11-06 10 The Hammond Organ, which has been installed in the Wesley Methodist Church on Fort Canning Road, will be dedicated tomorrow evening by the Rev. Bishop Edwin F. Lee, D.D., and Mrs. Sylvia Barnes Thomas, Organist, will play the following recital as part of the dedicatory83 words
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Article41 1937-11-06 10 The promotion of Second-Lieutenant C. A. R. Bateman, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, to the rank of Lieutenant has been approved. The promotion of Captain J. W. Scharff, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, to the rank of Major has been approved.41 words
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Article38 1937-11-06 10 Mr. S. N. K. Nagappa Chettiar has been appointed to be a member of the Indian Immigration Committee for three years, with effect from Nov. l, in the place of Mr. S. N. Veerasamy, resigned.38 words
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Article37 1937-11-06 10 The King has confirmed the appointment of Mr. E. N. C. Woollerton to be temporarily a Nominated Unofficial Member of the S.S. Legislative Council during the absence on leave of Mr. H. W. Raper.37 words
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Article24 1937-11-06 10 Bachi bin Enjah, while acting as Penghulu of Brlngin, in the Settlement of Malacca, has been invested with the powers of a police officer.24 words
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Article1053 1937-11-06 10 Delightful Pen-Picture Of A Charming Character. In the current issue of "British I Ma'aya" there appears an article by Mr. R. H. Wright in which are described all the lovable attributes of the Malay of the kampongs, the whole making a charming picture, of a "lovable,1,053 words
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Article553 1937-11-06 10 BARONESS ORCZY - BARONESS ORCZY. By IN Spain and China British escapeagents are busy again. This little band of anonymous heroes follows the most dangerous and gallant calling known to our humdrum world. They pit themselves against govsmments and armies; if they are caught they must die, and their553 words
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Article690 1937-11-06 10 NOTES Of The DAY Sea Flights. TTHE presence in Singapore of the Imperial Airways flying boat Satyru* and the published remarks of her commander on the subject of the future of the large flying boat in commercial aviation across oceans bring to mind the recent remarks of Mr. A. Plesman.690 words
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Advertisement82 1937-11-06 10 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, S.S. LIMITED. COLLYER QUAY. SINGAPORE. (Opposite the Clifford Pier.) HIGH CLASS ENGLISH GERMAN AND AMERICAN PIANOS FOR HIRE OR PURCHASE. (Cash or on the hire Payment System) The Robinson Piano Co., S.S. Ltd. SINGAPORE and PENANG (Opposite the Clifford Pier.) WATCH K iLP. H. HEMDRY, Jeweller.82 words
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Article, Illustration337 1937-11-06 11 "Reluctant, But Has No Alternative." DENIES HE IS TIED TO ANY POLITICAL CREED. Bedaux Sends Dramatic Message From New York. 'THE Duke and Duchess of Windsor have postpon1 ed their visit to America, says an official statement issued in Paris on behalf of theReuter - 337 words
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Article282 1937-11-06 11 Move To Force Pootung Evacuation. Shanghai, Nov. 6. IJNDER cover of a heavy barrage from sea and air, Japanese troops have landed at Hangchow Bay, eastern Chekiang, for a movement aimed at encircling the Chinese forces in Pcotung or compelling their retreat. The Chinese are trying282 words
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Article187 1937-11-06 11 Nation's Leaders Honour Baldwin. Given Gold Casket As Token. London, Nov. 5. 1 OKI) BALDWIN received tonight an extraordinary ovation at the Guildhall, where, in the presence of almost the entire Cabinet and heads of the land, he was given a gold casket to commemorate his services, as the LordReuter - 187 words
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Article145 1937-11-06 11 Would Like Hitler As Mediator. Toklo, Nov. 6. JAPANESE officials strenuously denv any moves for p: ace, but nevertheless it is freely rumoured that Japan would willingly end the Shanghai adventure, while ths Navy is perturbed at the deterioration of warships employed in the blockade.Reuter - 145 words
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Article31 1937-11-06 11 London, Nov. 5. General Sir Arthur Wauchope, High Commissioner for Palestine, who was to have returned to Palestine today, has had to postpone his departure owing to a chill.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 31 words
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138 1937-11-06 11 International Finance For China After War. London, Not. 6. gRITAIN'S part in the rehabilitation of China after hostilities ceased was discussed in the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. L. W. Smith (Con., Hallam) asked whether in view of the certainty that at the end of the present hostilities in theReuter - 138 words
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165 1937-11-06 11 "Science Has Helped," Says Inskip. London, Nov. 5. "THE resources of science have been 1 called in and I am optimistic enough to believe that in due course W3 will find that civilisation is not defenceless against attacks from the air," said Sir Thomas Inskip,165 words
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218 1937-11-06 11 Berlin, Nov. 5. y^L THOUGH no official statement is as yet forthcoming in Berlin concerning predictions made in the London press regarding future development of Germany's colonial claims, articles on the subject in the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Herald have attracted much attentionAneta-Trans-Ocean - 218 words
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514 1937-11-06 11 Japan Will Receive Powers 9 Plea Tonight. A FEELING of qualified optimi Conference, particularly in B a result of yesterday's meeting, 1 participation in the discussion, i ally took a useful share. If all goes well, the appeal of the 19 Powers to Japan will514 words
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50 1937-11-06 11 Shanghai, Nov. 5. More than 10,000 Japanese troops arrived in Shanghai yesterday and were immediately sent to the Soochow Creek sector. Heavy Japanese withdrawal from North China, ostensibly for Manchukuo, are now reliably stated to be for Shanghai where Japanese losses have been extremely heavy.50 words
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39 1937-11-06 11 Ten thousand Chinese civilian casualties have been caused by Japanese aerial bombings of the various Chinese railways, according to a joint statement by the Chinese Railway Workers Unions— Sin Che» Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 39 words
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Article119 1937-11-06 11 Italy Denies Supporting Japan. Is Friendly With Both Sides. Rome. Nov 6. THE Italian Government is believed to have intimated to the Chinese Government that it is net supporting Japan in the present conflict, and is officially neutral. Although the Italian prrss has expressed sympathy with the Japanese, arguing thatReuter - 119 words
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Article, Illustration29 1937-11-06 11 Typical of hundreds and possibly very soon thousands of Chinese homes, warehouses and business buildings, is this wrecked structure near Shanghai, where Japanese soldiers rested after capturing the ruins.29 words
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Article116 1937-11-06 11 Tension Fears Are Exaggerated. London, Nov. 5 An official British pronouncement on the recent increase of slump talk was made In the House of Commons by Mr. Oliver Stanley (Board of Trade) in the course of a debate. He said that such talk was due entirely116 words
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Advertisement116 1937-11-06 11 A POPULAR FAVOURITE Thiv BROCADE DRESSING GOWN Is an excellent example of what can be done and Is one of the many we have to offer, made of rich luxurious looking BROCADE in almost every conceivable colour scheme. It will stand up to lots of hard wear and Is available116 words
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Article, Illustration398 1937-11-06 12 SELETAR ALMOST Will Gift Planes Be Stationed There PENANG IS ANOTHER POSSIBILITY. Will F.M.S. Grant Extend Normal Expansion Plan? "MINIFICENT" is the word with which the Imperial Gov1 eminent describes the gift of $2,500,000 for the purchase of two Royal Air Force squadrons for Malaya by the Federated Malay States398 words
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Article82 1937-11-06 12 jyiß C. O. Howell, Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements returned from leave by the P. and O. liner Rajputana yesterday He was accompanied by his wife. Others who returned by the vessel are: Mrs Dobble, wife of Major-Gen-eral W G. S. Dobbie. General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya;82 words
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Article58 1937-11-06 12 (ft-otn Our Own Correspondent* Seremban, Nov. 4. •THE death took place today from heart failure at the Seremban Hospital of Mr. R. V. Rack, Headmaster of the Emmanuel English School. Seremban. Mr. Rack leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters, all of whom are In58 words
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581 1937-11-06 12 Mr. Laycock Appeals For Action. housing position has reached a dangerous point." said Mr. John Laycock at yesterday's Municipal budget meeting, when he .stressed the necessity of building Houses for Municipal employees as soon the necessary law giving p« met to expend money for581 words
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Article221 1937-11-06 12 NO TIN PROSPECTING BY STATE. Official Reply To Perak Raja. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. AN answer to the fears expressed by Raja Kamaralzaman, Raja Kechil Bongsu of Perak, at the Federal Council today of early exhaustion of Malaya's tin resources was221 words
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Article, Illustration46 1937-11-06 12 THREE SISTERS: Misses Bridget, Christine and Patricia Farrer, of Hamilton, New Zealand, who arrived by the P. and O. liner Rajputana yesterday with their mother. They are on their way home, having spent nearly two years in England. Bridget and Patricia are twins. Straits Times Picture.46 words
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Article167 1937-11-06 12 Employers Temporarily Refuse Them Work. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.' Penang, Now 8. •NEARLY 80 coolies employed by >*' Hume Pipe (Far East>, Ltd., who downed tools at the factory at Pral yesterday were refused re-employment i by the company, which ls awaiting the arrival of the167 words
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Article75 1937-11-06 12 TTHREE Chinese, a Tamil and two women Choo ThUm Chong, Toh Jwee Yong, Ang Lwol, Muniandt, Maria Lee and Soh Ah Seng were fined $20. $30, $10. $10, $5 and $25 respectively for allowing their dogs to be out of doors without muzxles, by75 words
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267 1937-11-06 12 $400 FINE FOR GAMING DEN OCCUPANT. Magician's Evidence On Marked Cards "It was not only gambling, but crooked gambling," remarked Mr. W. G. Reeves, the Singapore Third Magistrate, this morning when fining a 60-year-old Chawan washerwoman, Yiap Ah Poh, $400 or four months' simple imprisonment for being the occupier of267 words
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73 1937-11-06 12 •TWO stewards of the Rajputana, C. Jones and C. F. Smith, were charged today, before Mr. F. V. Duckworth. Singapore Second Magistrate, with committing an affray by fighting and disturbing the peace in a cabaret in Anson Road shortly after midnight last night. Pleading73 words
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Article110 1937-11-06 12 At The Cinema Wild Money." (With Edward Everett Horton, Louise Campbell, Lynne Overman and Colin Tapley.) Paramount. At the Alhambra. "THINGS are kept going at a smart pace in this story of the metamorphosis of Edward Everett Horton from an old-womanish newspaper accountant to a110 words
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929 1937-11-06 12 Soothing Reply To Criticism Of F. M. S. Reserve Fund, (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. "THE object of the reserve fund," said Sir Shenton Thomas, the High Commissioner, discussing the financial outlook at the conclusion of the budget929 words
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95 1937-11-06 12 YANGTSE PATROL ADMIRAL IN SINGAPORE. "The duty of the craft under my command will be to patrol the YangUe River, protecting the treaty ports," declared Rear-Admiral Reginald Vesey Holt, D.5.0., M.V.0., who arrived from England yesterday by the P. and O. liner Rajputana on his way to take up his95 words
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Advertisement84 1937-11-06 12 LONDON 7 DAYS BRISBANE 3 DAYS Fow engined air liners leave Singapore far LONDON every Wednesday and Sunday— fer BRISBANE ci Moidayt and Fridays. Passengers eajey every ceaforL 4gflNjH Nigbts are speit M laqd Httels meals «ye« ties are included in the moderate fare. (Incorporated in England* ItTtW-n am* mftnastiM84 words
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716 1937-11-06 13 SINGAPORE BUDGETS FOR $580,000 DEFICIT. Revenue Over Seven Million Next Year. CUTS IN ELECTRICAL CHARGES FORECAST. SINGAPORE'S Municipal Commissioners yesterday decided to J budget for a deficit of $580,781 in 1938, revenue being estimated at $7,318 977 and expenditure $7,899,758. Mr. W. Bartley, the President, introducing the budget, said that716 words
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Article, Illustration36 1937-11-06 13 PRINCE MONIRETH SISOWATH, heir to the throne of Cambodia, French Indo-China, photographed on arrival from France by the Messageries Maritimes liner Aramis, yesterday. The 28-year-old prince has been studying in Paris and Nice. Straits Times Picture.36 words
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131 1937-11-06 13 NO ABOLITION OF WATER METER RENTS. A BOLITION of the rent on water meters to consumers in Singapore is impossible, stated Mr. William Bartley, President of the Municipality, replying to a plea by Mr. Seow Poh Leng at yesterday's budget meeting. "We have not an unlimited supply of water," remarked131 words
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Article56 1937-11-06 13 r|!HE action of Chinese landlords throughout Malaya in giving Japanese merchants and families notice to vacate their premises has caused widespread concern among the Japanese communities. According to Singapore vernacular papers, representative Japanese from all parts of the Peninsula have discussed, at a meeting in Singapore,56 words
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235 1937-11-06 13 More Support For Civic Centre Plans. ANOTHER move in favour of the civic centre proposals of the Friends of Singapore was announced last night. The committee of management of the New Singapore Public Hall Fund (the "St. Clair Fund"), which has control of a charity totalling $29,000, announce, in a235 words
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Article97 1937-11-06 13 Ipoh, Nov. b. IN response to a cable sent Dy tr.e Perak Chinese Distress Relief Funa Committee, appreciating the firm stand the Indian National Congress Is UKing in "the cause of humanity and Justice," the Congress secretary. Ram Manonarlohla, has replied, "We thank you tor97 words
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217 1937-11-06 13 IN spite of strong; objection by three members, the public and Press were excluded from a meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners which considered legal opinion obtained from England on a decision of a Singapore Judge in case resulting from a collision217 words
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Article, Illustration60 1937-11-06 13 AT RAFFLES INSTITUTION SCOUT INSPECTION, YESTERDAY: Seated from left to right. Miss S. Per reau, Mr.H.E. Holgate, the acting Inspector of Schools for Singapore and Labuan, Mrs. McLeod, Mr. F. C. Sands, Scout Commissioner for Malaya, Mr. Cullum, and Mrs. A. J. Braga. Standing on the extreme right is Mr.60 words
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110 1937-11-06 13 "Chinese Soldier Would Go Through Hell." CPEAKING of the quality and stamina of Chinese soldiers. Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau, on his return to Singapore yesterday from his up-country tour to push the sale of Chinese liberty bonds, referred to the tribute paid by General Gordon, when he led the110 words
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438 1937-11-06 13 EDUCATION'S BEARING ON EMPLOYMENT WORTH STUDY. Mr. Tay Lian Teck. ANY ideal of education not adjusted to local wants must ultimately lead to social and economic unrest," said Mr. Tay Lian Teck, presiding at yesterday's annual meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association. In welcoming the reduction of school fees,438 words
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205 1937-11-06 13 Lightning Strikes Two Dead At Adam Park. TWO Indian coolies were killed and another badly burned when they were struck by lightning during the thunderstorm yesterday afternoon. A gang of 20 Indians engaged in anti-mosquito work were on some vacant land in Adam Park when the rain came down. It205 words
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Advertisement281 1937-11-06 13 QUICK, SAFE /fSIS^ CLEANING i^—^ VIM ■R^B^*. t^^^^^tY^A surfaces like new IUI I l^^rllfwl our smoot k> Jh'ning 114 1 »VP^J P ots an< P ars arc I \^t W i J>>| >m\ easily spoiled by harsh l^^fe^s^M^«/| scouring with cheap B* s Ml cleansers that only Bt'n! n wjsh281 words
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Advertisement35 1937-11-06 13 FREE PRESS Malaya's Leading Morning Newspaper. AIR MAIL EDITION on sale at KUALA LUMPUR 9a. m. Fmas SHOPPING ATTRACTIVE AND USEFUL GIFTS OF REAL VALUE From PASKOE'S LTD. 54, ORCHARD ROAD. DIAMOND BEER* s^WHOLE MILK35 words
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Article180 1937-11-06 14 SINGAPORE. RACE 1. RACE 2. RACE 3. RACE 4. RACE 5. RACE 6. RACE 7. RACE 8. C APT BAM" THE POACHER PRINCE HERODE OANDBRDOWH CARMTOP ABBIALPOBT (NAP) AUkoom MDfO (NAP) Tony Reddln JUBILBB3TAR OOfcDBN OLJMP3B Java Moon Piaoe Bet. Kabaida Captain Ball Blaricum ThjuMeUS PrlnceM Hennla180 words
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Article, Illustration159 1937-11-06 14 MR. A.EC. FOSTER SUCCEEDS MAJOR DOYLE. Today, the opening day of the i .Singapore Turf Club's Winter Meet- j ing, will see a new racing official begin duties. He is Mr. A. E Carey J Poster, who has been appointed < officia 1159 words
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Article1567 1937-11-06 14 TWENTY-FP'E horses have been scratched leaving 104 1 horses to provide a card of eight events at Bukit Timah today. The largest field will be in Race 5, in which 16 horses will go to the tapes. Race 1— Horses, Class 3 Div. 3, About 7 Furs. 2.30 p.m.1,567 words
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463 1937-11-06 14 Golf. Home Side Win Narrowly At Bukit Timah. The women's match between the Singapore GoK Club and the Garrison Golf Club was played at Buklt Tlmah on Thursday afternoon and resulted in a win for the Singapore Golf Club by 5% points to 4.463 words
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431 1937-11-06 14 Past performance* of further horses among the newcomers to Malaya are detailed on Page 19 today. S\NE hundred and four horses have accepted for the eight races to be run today, the first day of the Singapore Turf Club's Winter Meetinf. The 3-year-old Free Handicap431 words
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47 1937-11-06 14 The Irish XV to meet Scotland in the soccer international at Aberdeen on Nov. 10 has been selected as follows, cables Reuter Breen Hayes. Cook M. Doherty (Derry). McMullen (Chesterfield). Mitchell Brown (Coventry), McAllnden (Belfast Celtic), Martin. D. Doherty Coulter (Grlmsbyi.47 words
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Article81 1937-11-06 14 TODAT. The Turf: Singapore Races. Ist day. Ra«by: Singapore vs. Army, padans, Johore vs. R.A.P. at Johore Bahru; Raffles Coll-- vs. St. Andrew's. Hockey: R.E. vs. S.C.C.. at Changi; R.A.P. vs. V.M.C.A.; I. A. vs. Port Canning. Golf: S.G.C. Medai (Staplefordv TOMORROW. Golf: S.O.C. Medal (Staplefordi MONDAY.81 words
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Advertisement79 1937-11-06 14 l X H HI COVER MORE SPREAD EASIER ECONOMICAL SIME. DARBY Co.. Ltd WPS. 95 Terraplane "THE QUIETEST FAST CAR IN THE WORID' AGENTS: CYCLE CARRIAGE CQ (1926) LTP ORCHARD ROAU SINGAPORE o_ iIN ANAEMIA AND DEBILITY. I have much pleasure in informing you that youi Serravallo's Tonic has been79 words
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Advertisement32 1937-11-06 14 DISCARD your g*\ WAISTCOATS tc* AND STIFF SHIRTS 1 I I This style is being X modelled on ultramodern lines and is considered ideal in this country. WING LOONG HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE32 words
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Article376 1937-11-06 15 Army's Strong XV To Meet Singapore. On the padang today a Singapore (exclusively S.C.C.) rugger team >ill meet the Army. Though many of the same men are playing, the match will not necessarily be a repetition of the game this week in ■which the Army defeated376 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-11-06 15 ■MtarraflW ni.tL: K. E. (Pnlau Bran;) forwards heeling from z. breaking scram in their game with S.C.C. "B" yesterday. Straits Times Photograph22 words
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429 1937-11-06 15 Club Play One Short And Are Overwhelmed. POR their rugger encounter with the R.E. (Pulau Brani) on the padang yesterday the "B side of the S.C.C. had only fourteen men but another would have made little difference for the Sappers with several Army XV429 words
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Article101 1937-11-06 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. S. Perak s team to meet Negri Sembilan In the Farleigh Robertson trophy match at Seremban tomorrow it as follows: Auld; Savage Bailey, Leonard, Welch, Alladad Khan; Slade, Baker; Harper, Swlnfleld, Hector Ritchie, Curtis, Cartwight, Hooper, Smith and McCall.101 words
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Article376 1937-11-06 15 C.S.C.'s Hockey Win Over Collegians. A certain unpleasantness crept into the hockey match at Balestier yesterday between the Ceylon Sports Club (winners 1 0) and Raffles College The ground was heavy and the play of mediocre quality. The first few minutes saw the home players attacking376 words
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150 1937-11-06 15 Lawn Tennis. Those who propose to compete in the S.C.R.C.'s fourth open invitation lawn tennis tournament are reminded that .entries will close on Monday, and the draw win take place the same day at the club-house at 5 p.m. The tournament will start on Friday with the150 words
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426 1937-11-06 15 \/EE CHAN, the Siamese boxer who at one time was recognised as the lightweight champion of Penang, gave a disappointing display against Joe Parais* of Manila at the Happy World park last night. He was disqualified in the fourth round for going down426 words
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Article, Illustration738 1937-11-06 15 The Races— And The Tipsters Rifle-Shooting Si ngapore Bisley N. R. A. Postal Match— Henry Cotton "Cashes In." Conducted By "ECHO." •INHERE will be something of a fere- gathering Bukit Tlmah way this afternoon. Another Race Meeting is with vs how soon they seem to come round738 words
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Advertisement81 1937-11-06 15 HORSES IRELAND^ THE STRAITS 1 BIJY IRISH BRED HORSES [WIN RACES) In The Straits in 1936:44 IRISH HORSES WON 66,075 DOLLARS. Best Winners were SQUEEZE GEE UP MOUNTAIN STREAM NUMERO TREIZE AU RORA KNIGHTS EVE BUY IN IRELAND WIN RACES Issued byfThe Bloodstock Breeders Association of Ireland, 60, Lower Mount81 words
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Advertisement496 1937-11-06 15 Tommy* fiarr Britain's orejt Challenger for the Worlds rteaw weight Title AdvisesTHIN.WEAK. RUNDOWN. A NERVOUS ft^ Men ami r Women /Af hjki i Tells How He Gained th^^^^f M f^^^J Extra Pounds and New A Strength for the Louis Fight A Ml Boaina exp«ns in England and America were startled496 words
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Letter192 1937-11-06 16 Contributions Acknowledged In Chinese Press. To the Editor of the Straits Times OlR,— Your correspondent "Subscri- ber" is Co be applauded for his zeai to protect public interest, but he .should have investigated his subject more thoroughly before giving vent to his feelings through the columns of192 words
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Article43 1937-11-06 16 MR Chao Lung- wen. InspectorGeneral of Police of Hangcl.ow. who was sent to Europe by the Chlnesj Government to study police administration. Is expected to pass through Singapore tomorrow on his way back to China by the Conte Blancamano43 words
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Article545 1937-11-06 16 T wenty-Fou rth Sunday After Trinity. "SACRAMENTAL FAITH." A WOMAN with an issue of biood." (S.Matt:s:2o-33). How well these simple words picture the poor creature, suffering from one of those strange internal troubles which even the doctors of today cannot cope with: nor had she the thousand and545 words
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Article1242 1937-11-06 16 CHL'SCH OF ENGLAND ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. Trinity XXIV. Nov. 7, 6.50 a.m.. Holy Comn.: 7.30 a.m., Matins: 8 a.m.. Choral Eucharist; 10 a.m.. Children's service; 5.30 p.m., Evensong and sermon. Preacher: The Archdeacon. Subject: The Christian and Prayer. Weekdays. Holy Comn. on Monday. Wednesday and Friday at1,242 words
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Article99 1937-11-06 16 Even Shanghai's Figures Are Better. •"PHE cholera situation in Haiphong (French Indo-China), and in Hong Kong and Shanghai has shown further improvement. Shanghai was the only port to report very many cases to the League j of Nations Eastern Bureau last week. And even there,99 words
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59 1937-11-06 16 Shanghai. Nov. 5. Thre* Chinese bombers last night raided Quemoy Island, near Amoy, bombing an area be ng leve led by Japanese marines for an airfield. Japanese attempts to form a peace preservation commission have so far met with no success owing to refusal ofSin Chew Jit Poh - 59 words
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76 1937-11-06 16 Ship To Run Blockade Of China. The steamer Haida has sailed from Seattle after reveeling that she carried extra fuel to permit her to run a zigzagging course in an attempt to run the Japanese blockade to deliver 5.000 tons of sulphur to China.76 words
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Article29 1937-11-06 16 Hans Ruesch. of Switzerland (Alfa Romeo) easily won the 12 -miles "mountain" race at Erooklands recently at an average speed of 80.41 miles per hour29 words
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Article14 1937-11-06 16 The Samoan high chief. Tulmalealifano. has died at Faatola, at the age of 100.14 words
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Advertisement123 1937-11-06 16 V-^ Merely cleaning your teeth is not enough. Dentists everywhere advise that gums, too, must be cared for if teeth are to be permanently •ound and brilliant. FORHAN'S toothpaste v specially compounded by an eminent dental specialist to da BOTH jobs dean teeth ■nd uvt gum*. Pyorrhea, that dreaded disease123 words
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Advertisement353 1937-11-06 16 A Miracle Of Modern Science WRINKLES REMOVED- WOMEN CAN LOOK Photograph of Miss Jasmine Wilson of I LBkNas^k^^ll 56, Cunon St., London, W.I, (England). I|H B^VI taken 30th April. BB^^LIN one short week Thousands of delighted women have made them- ~"^^^^■^^^•■■H selves look years younger. Their lines Actual photograph of353 words
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255 1937-11-06 17 50 Per Cent. Efficient Bankruptcy Office Not Good Enough. —Mr. W. G. Blunn. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Not. 5. "A DEPARTMENT which is only 50 per cent, efficient may satisfy the Malayan Civil Service, but it does not satisfy the ordinary business man," said Mr. W. G. Blunn,255 words
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95 1937-11-06 17 'Buy More Bonds" Campaign. AN appeal by Mr. T. V. Soong, chair- man of the Chinese National Economic Council, to buy mor e salvation bonds so that a total of $20,000,000 may be reached by the end of the year, is made to overseas Chinese95 words
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42 1937-11-06 17 IMEARLY 150.000 pieces of old cloth- ing, collected by the China Relief Fund, have been shipped from Singapore to Hong Kong where they will be transported to Shanghai for distribution among the refugees and war sufferers.42 words
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99 1937-11-06 17 O AS- PROOF rooms are to be prepared for Eton College boys. They will be able io take refuge there in case of an air raid. The boys are also being instructed in anti-gas precautions. Every house in the college is to have two99 words
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Article39 1937-11-06 17 A USTRALIA has 84.211 more men than women. That is revealed by the latest figures from the Commonwealth statistician. Mr. D. Roland Wilson, who estimates the population at 6,831,363. there being 3,457,787 males and 3,373.576 females.39 words
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Article185 1937-11-06 17 WAS able recently to watch a sur- geon perform an operation on the heart which will offer hope to many who suffer from a common form of angina (writes the News Chronicle Medical Correspondent). The patient, a man aged SS, for two years had had severe185 words
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Advertisement414 1937-11-06 17 OtUjdIOMUJ S.S.£miCuf. ros all [KGINUBING SlimiES f WHY I USE 1 JNEW ■f New Veet' ends all unwanted I I hair in 3 minutes without I trouble mess or bother. £fc New 'Veet' leaves the skin soft I M^ and smooth without trace of I mm New Veet' is just414 words
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Advertisement156 1937-11-06 17 WELL GROOMED MEN AT HOME Insist on Brylcreem, the original no >v %fl H gum hair dressing. Actually this most V s popular of ail hair dressings is much 'j* more than a mere fixative. Brylcreem V, jk/^Jf contain* valuable tonic ingredients f which stimulate the growth otthe hair V156 words
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Article357 1937-11-06 18 GIANT FOOTPRINTS I OF "SNOWMAN." REPORTS of the discovery of the giant footprints of a mysterious animal in the snowa of the Himalayas were supported recently by Mr. F. S. Smythe, who was a member of the 1933 and 1936 Everest expeditions. These reports had been357 words
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Article, Illustration826 1937-11-06 18 U. S. Citizens Have Only One Chance In Four. WHEN G-Men shot it out with ruddy-faced Al Brady, "America's Public Enemy No. 1 since Dillinger, and killed him outside a store in Bangor, Maine, another trophy was added to those in an anteroom outside the826 words
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Article107 1937-11-06 18 Mr. J.H. Thomas Remembers. WR. J H. THOMAS told this stary to 400 people at a hospital bazaar at Kenton, Middlesex. "I was once at a dinner at which the present Duke of Windsor was proposing my health. The Duke said, 'Now let's sing "For he's a jolly good fellow",'107 words
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126 1937-11-06 18 Told Of Italians Fighting In Spain. MYSTERY documents referring to the Italian troops in Spain were discovered in a book which was found in a train at a London railway station recently. The book, which had teen left behind by a passenger,, was handed to126 words
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Advertisement346 1937-11-06 18 ,-aaaaf FORMER SIMPLY BUY RE-LOAD STICKS •The Williams Maibelite "Holder. Top" Case is a thing of beauty, made to last a lifetime. Its re-load feature enables you to get the highest quality at lowest cost. This is true sharing economy. And remember, a Williams lasts irom five to six months.346 words
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Advertisement345 1937-11-06 18 THE KIDDIES.TOOjipft HAVE BEEN W#S CONVERTED TO &j\ W if/A ijLaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaal N THEY delight in the cool, refreshing skin comfort which follows the use of Wright's. It removes all the surface irritation of perspiration, enabling the skin to preserve its healthy morning freshness the whole day long. Besides no345 words
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Article917 1937-11-06 19 DELOW are further details, compiled by Captain Dash," of the performances of horses which will run for the first time at the Singapore Turf Club's Winter Meeting, which begins today. LADT PIPER. 4 yrs., blk.a m by Crow liennis Scotch Melody. This Australian mare ran917 words
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Article146 1937-11-06 19 Squash Rackets, Student Too Good For Veteran. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Nov. 3. The President of the Council of Regency, His Highness Prince Aiiitya Dibabha, was present at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club on Saturday evening to see the final ro-ini of the squash146 words
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Article102 1937-11-06 19 The charity cycling carnival In Singapore, originally arranged for today and tomorrow, has been postponed to next week-end, and will be held at the Ja'an Besar stadium. The carnival is organised by Messrs. Guan Hoe Hin and Co., with Mr. B. A. Tapp as secretary. D. Budge met102 words
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Advertisement362 1937-11-06 19 BABIES' CHILDREN'S requirements are also well catered for here. See us for satisfaction, for lower prices. Call today. GIAN SINGH Co. 4, Battery Road Singapore. CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD INj je m W ML -eja»J^^y^" l|| OF ANALYTICAL PUBLIC. %uiauv. Sconce has revealed a simple and natural means of re-activating362 words
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Advertisement677 1937-11-06 19 HL \i t MNES, WRINKT ESi Jfl H^ «'^C? < i COARSENESS. meJt 1 «orse by clojjtd pores, iw mt^\ X 'Ifcitnt cleaning Ll BLACKHEADS: am* 1 "I tom dogged pom 4Ls3JHH < S*ii*w^ -Jf j DRYNESS: o/i«n dv* ■JB" W'g andH <ir tom I K^» MA£C~"" "~^T SSSx sJ677 words
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Article, Illustration194 1937-11-06 20 Ml) THE OFFICER want to see a dog licence or a driving licence? The answer is not important, but this picture, taken in Plymouth, is certainly amusing. The van driver could scarcely be charged with leaving his vehicle unattended. JEAN BATTEN, famous New Zealand air wi: man. fresh194 words
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Advertisement102 1937-11-06 20 fit c Perfume of.Sublh dhnrm I (Our Factory at Klanfe, F.M.S.) an empire product i BRITISH MALA V A WHITE CANVAS it yf f^ X^ ll ff \a SVS V BROWN CANVAS *CA fT H BROWN SOLES UJL ZC<^^ WHITE OR BROWN U N CANVAS" WITH j( fe-ffT^ If I102 words
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