The Straits Times, 13 November 1937
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Title Section39 1937-11-13 1 The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A 3KNTUR f.l THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA 2« PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times £0 PMiKS SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS!39 words
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Advertisement103 1937-11-13 1 SINGAPORE: 140. CECIL (PHONE 5471), //ere 's o new If JOHNSON (SEA HORSE) I PRODUCT PORTABLE SELF PRIMING 1 DRAINAGE PUMPS The complete power pump incorporating the famous Sea Horse motor only weighs 85 lbs.- Has a capacity of 195 gallons per minute at 1 1 ft. head cost under103 words
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Advertisement202 1937-11-13 1 \/%r^9m9Lt*\> Why not call to-day and secure first \f /^^^~jmmk/^~^ choice of this specially selected stock ]^M ROBINSONS and seasonable movelties liilife^"-: /i TOYS DOLLS. CAMES, CHRISTMAS CARDS |^^^^!5^ CALENDARS, BOOKS. MECHANICAL MODELS Famy mik lianaicerchiefs. Ladies' Silk Stockings, Silk Scarves, Blouses. Junipers, Children's Rompers and Overalls, D'Oyleys, Table Cloths202 words
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Advertisement176 1937-11-13 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 25. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683 > foto-portrait o at studio 33 by o f oto -artist only Keep in step with M v Yeu wilt if you choose Jt^ X s^£s Mr i AH fSTEP in the forefroni of lasliion in your new X Shoes! Light and graceful,176 words
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Article27 1937-11-13 2 The relatives of ihe late Mr. V. D. Knowles thank all his friends for their sympathy r.nd for the many beautiful wreaths sent to the funeral.27 words
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Advertisement346 1937-11-13 2 MlLLAR.—November 12. at Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Joan, wife of Malcolm Miliar. a daughter. BLACK—STEELE: At Singapore Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Stephen Band on Nov. 12. Thomas Black. C.A. only son of the late J. O. Black. MA. and Mrs. Black of Fraserburph, Aberdeenshire. to Mary Jane only daughter346 words
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Advertisement599 1937-11-13 2 WANTED WANTBB TO BUY 20 to 30 acres :i'.iture rubber. Reply Box No. 9U, Straits Times. WANTED by bachelor furnished house per Dec. 1 or a little later. Letters to No. 108, Strains Times. GOOD HOME wanted for local dog. Nine months' old. Of good, clean appearance. Excellent house dog.599 words
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Advertisement750 1937-11-13 2 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET LARGE HOUSE in TangUn with two acre compound. Furnished to let from December 1. 3 double-bedded rooms, each with private verandah, dressing room, bathroom (English baths) ana separate w.c. Hail, Lounge. Dinlng-ioom, servery < Refrigerator), storeroom, china pantry, four servants' rooms. Garage (2 cars) and driver's750 words
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Advertisement671 1937-11-13 2 AUCTION NOTICE AULi. ALE of handsome design, well-made polished teak household furniture of every description including Single iron bedsteads with beddings, H.M.V. table model gramophone with dance records, beauiiful wall pictures, crockery, glassware, plants, etc (The property of Mrs. E. M. Baumgarten). To be held at No. 432, Orchard Road671 words
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Advertisement411 1937-11-13 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. This is to notify the public that Mr. Pm Keat Khcng is no more under my employ aivi that he is not authorised to have any dealing! on my behalf. ALAN LOKE. JELEBU TIN DREDGING LTD. (Incorporated in the FM.S.i NOTICE is hereby given that the Snare411 words
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Advertisement117 1937-11-13 2 fiSH* PERMANENT ,■<> .pon H f>r -.a;i'fae- iC\ :ion N P rIGARO i URESSk'Rs 03. Bras Basah Rd. and Raffle* tK.tr! Phorr *B'>B BUSINESS CARDS ETC MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs HARU and Miss H/"< 60. WATERLOO STREET Telephone 7467. THE SFX LIFE OF MAN AND WOMAN A practical117 words
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Miscellaneous188 1937-11-13 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore witn.u -lutsice Without Maiava Malaya Postapr M«nibl> i 3.0* 4.H S 2 50 CJtarterH t 8 30 MM 7.M Hall Vurh M7.M $24 00 S1S0O Tearr* S34 .§»> WN *30 00 Not* OutslatMD -tir«ju» should include Ui. nsoil <iank dtoemnt ADVERTISEMENT RATES The rharge* and .mUrncMoim far188 words
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Advertisement710 1937-11-13 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Inorpurauro ir England' MML PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSI'I Alt ANL ORIENTAL S N CO t NDEH CONrnACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S t>OVERNMENI LONDON aNC FAR EAST MAI' SERVICE OI TWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore •Ml it's SSSn*710 words
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Advertisement382 1937-11-13 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Incorporated id Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN VIA HONCXOMG S£ KASHIMA MARU Nov. 16 mj. YASUKUNI MARU ss. HAKONE MARO Dec 13 ss. PUSHIMI MARU Dec 27 sjs. HAKOZAKI MARU Jan. 9 Round trip tickets available for382 words
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Advertisement595 1937-11-13 3 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CRUISE DECEMBER 11th 31st, 1937. BANGKOK SAIGON ANGKOR PNOM PENH LUXURIOUS ONE b -CLASS MOTORSHIP "BORINGI A" (12.5 M tons displacement I ALL CABINS HAVE ADJOINING PRIVATE BATH ENJOY IO DAYS VACATION AT SEA AND TOURING SIAM and INDO-CHINA ROUND TRIP FARE $140.— (excluding stay ashore in595 words
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Advertisement157 1937-11-13 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in EnglanU) APCAR LINE FOR HONG KONG. MOJI KOBI AND OSAKA SANTHIA 8.0»0 18th Nov. 3 p.m. Excellent medern accommodation foi flrsi and second class oassengers. Spcciaj noilday return tickets interchangeable witli P. Sc O. 8 N. CO. Issued at chear rate* HAKPER.157 words
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Advertisement1041 1937-11-13 3 REPRESENTING. T\n BI.CF FVNNEI LINC (Ocean Ihe ll oa Khiow Steamshis Co (IM'?> Ltd Slean Ship Co.. LM and Chlaa Mutual Cunard While Stai Ltd Sleam Navigation Co. Ltd Aberdeen Sc Commonwealth Line Ih f strait; Steamstaia Co Ltd Shaw Sarill AIMod Co Ltd The China Navigation Co LM Ihe1,041 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article220 1937-11-13 4 The following were passengers that disembarked from the Nieuw Ho. land which arrived from Australia this "norning Miss E. P. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bucknell. Sir Henry and Lady Brackenbury. Mr. G. P. Barry, Mr. G. V. CornweU, Mr. H. H. Cobon, Mrs. D. Colquhorn.220 words
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Article125 1937-11-13 4 Saturday, November 13 Ships «loniMdr the Wharves »r expected n arrive. KEPPEL HAKT.OUR Main Wharf Lcn. Sir T. Fraser. Utti. Mary Rose, Restorer, Lch. Moonstone, Tomohon. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wnarl Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tan Jong Pa«ai Albert Dock Giang Seng. Victoria Dock Nil.125 words
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25 1937-11-13 4 NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SING APORE— AMSTERD A M The air mall dispatched from Singapore on Nov. 7, was delivered In London i on Nov. 12.25 words
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Article306 1937-11-13 4 Today Djambi (Toba) 3 pm North Borneo, Brunei and Labuan (Darvel) 3.30 p.m. Germany (Parcels only) (Donau) ..3.30p.m. Sarawak (generally > Bintulu (Darvel) 3.30 p.m. Miri (Darvel) 3.30 p.m. Trengganu (Parcels only) (Hong Ho) 3.30 p.m. Bigan, Bengkalis Selat Pandjang (Toboali) 4 p.m Laboean Bilik (Jarak) 4306 words
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Article97 1937-11-13 4 INWARD. Wearnrs From renaii* and Kuala Lumpur Arrives every evening, except Sundays. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives this afternoon. Imperial: From Europe: Arrives tomorrow. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives tomorrow evening. OUTWARD. VV'earnes To Kuals. Lumpur and Penang: Mails close 6 a.m. daily97 words
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Article187 1937-11-13 4 Mails from Netherlands Indies expected today, Nov. 13, by air (K.LM.) wi':l be delivered to boxholders at 5.30 p.m. General delivery of letters and parcels on Nov. 15, at 8.25 a.m. Mai's from Penang and Kuala Lumpur expected today, Nov. 13, by air 'Internal Service) will be delivered187 words
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21 1937-11-13 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— LONDON. The air mail dispatched from Singapore on Nov. 3, was delivered in London an Nov. 11.21 words
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Article91 1937-11-13 4 London, Not. 12. Paris l47KAtheat M 7* New York t.Mfe Bucharest ***** Montreal 4.98' i. seller* Brussels 29.36 V., Rio 4'i Geneva 21. 60 It seller* official Amsterdam 9.01U Belgrade 216 Milan 9*\ Buenos Aires unquoteo Berlin 12.36 Montevideo 39 13 ".6 Matl/ia nominal sellers official ;ouenhairer> 71. 4091 words
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Article433 1937-11-13 4 A New Location Next year. *FHE value and attractiveness of the British Textiles Exhibition, the Textile Section of the British Industries Fair, will be much enhanced next February by its modern setting in the new Earls Court exhibition building which is the largest exhibition building in the433 words
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Article112 1937-11-13 4 To Be Started Shortly. IMPERIAL Chemical Industries has been commissioned by the Government to erect a factory on Its Landore site at Swansea, for the manufacture of munitions. It is anticipated that building will start shortly. The Government's action is obviously a measure to relieve unemployment112 words
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Article127 1937-11-13 4 Affected By Too Much Exertion. Rome, Nov. 12. J5EPORTS that a sudden change for the worse has occurred in the Pope's health are declared oy Vatican circles to be in certain respects exaggerated. It is admitted, hcwever, tnat largely owing to over-exertion since his returnAneta-Trans-Ocean - 127 words
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Article57 1937-11-13 4 Berlin, Nov. 12. pOLONEL TAKAHASHIO, of the Japanese general staff, arrived in Berlin today after visiting Washington, London, Paris and Warsaw. His visit to Berlin is said to be Informal. It Is stated he will inform the Japanese Ambassador of the situation In China and alsoReuter - 57 words
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Advertisement644 1937-11-13 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. 1 incorporate' 10 p M 8.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— r.OOKIKO MMm KM.!> lU.VS Ulll -tIAM STATES K.ULWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. CANADIAN mau^L Mr-m* ii cACI Fl C lnroroorateo id Caglana) *Hk -kMMttSS' KOOTK >n>r« Hi VNS-PAt IHC SERVICES tta HONOLULU m *tn» CMPKESS to VANCOL'VEK— ACROSS644 words
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Advertisement103 1937-11-13 4 CARGO SERVICE. CALLING VI PKNANU IOWJIIIO BUM BAY KARACHI *.DEN SOU PORI SAID PIRAEUS. SUSAK FUME, BRINDISI, VENIC* rillfcSTfc L»eavuu> Sineaoor' m.v. FUSIJAMA Nov. 23 CALLING Al BAIAVIA SAIGON UONti KONG SHANGHAI KOBI TOKOfIAMA Lieavint m.v. SUMATRA Nov 23 IGHI PL£ASi TO THE MJENI OCTOBER RUBBER CROPS The following rubber103 words
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Advertisement104 1937-11-13 4 imcorporaiea tn Straus Settlements) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. dnearDor&ted is England) FOR HAVRE, LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VU i>ort< *M Saei CSkUI Out Sallr terry op athens nov 29 Dec a CITY OP CHRISTCHURCH Dec. 30 Jan 2 tCallt Glasgow FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Oue salif CITY104 words
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Advertisement294 1937-11-13 4 ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. (Incorporateo is 0.8. A.) 8081-ON NEW fORS BALIIMOHB VIA SUEZ CA.NAI Due SalU STEEL TRAVELER Nov. 25 Nov. 2» STEEL ~H Nov. 30 Dec. 10 KLAVENESS LINE. (locorsoniMo v Norway) tOB \NGKLKf tAf, FRANCISCO LJmlteo out exce'.'«>ni jauengci Accommodation Availawe Pare to U» Angtltr ot Sai) Pran<:lscr294 words
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Miscellaneous409 1937-11-13 4 mai.AYAN METEOROLOGICAL. SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations vestal day Last night max rain- oright min temr, fab s'shine temp •F inches dm. °F Vest Coast Alor Star 89 0.47 4.7 74 Bayan Lepa? (Penang) 87 0.01 7.9 75 Sitiawan 91 0.08 6.9 74 Buklt Jerarr. 89 Nil 8.3 73 Malacca409 words
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Article75 1937-11-13 5 Lawn Tennis. CLUB WINNERS. NA Two Championship Successes For Sakata. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 11. The Negri Sembilan Club's tournament is just over and the final results are: Men's Championship —M. Sakata; runner-up, V. M. Francis. Men' Doubles Championship M. Sakata and V. M. Francis; runners-up C. P.75 words
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Article97 1937-11-13 5 Tokio, Nov. 10. The organisation ccmmlttee for the fifth Olympic Winter Games have fixed the dates for the Games at Sapporo, on Hokkaido island, for Feb. 3 to 14, 1940. These dates will be submitted for approval to the international Olympic Congress in Cairo next spring. The97 words
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732 1937-11-13 5 Hockey. TWO LATE GOALS FOR R.A.O.C. Chinese Defeated At Hong Lim Green. In a match marked by hard hitting the R.A.O.C. beat the Chinese 2—o at, Hong Llm Green yesterday. Both goals were scored in the last: five minutes, and were beauties executed by Beech from acute angles; from the732 words
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Article74 1937-11-13 5 Yachting. TOMORROWS RACES. Tomorrow at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club the international 6 metre class will sail the first of a series of three races for the Mllner Challenge Cup. starting at 10 a.m. The "B" class will sail a sweepstake race for a King Alfred Spoon, starting at 10.1074 words
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361 1937-11-13 5 Lawn Tennis. S.C.R.C. INVITATION TOURNAMENT. Four Days' Ties For Next Week. The following ties have been arranged for next week in the S.CRC Invitation tournament: MONDAY Open Singles:—Dr. S. H Tan vi Ltm Yew Jim—Java; Kho Sen Khie's Goh Cheng Hee vs. Y. P. Wee. Dou'ule* Partner. ..Hand. Singles: Dr361 words
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Advertisement354 1937-11-13 5 ROXY BAR OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 6 13-915 B9HP'Wr^ i2BßPij TWO LOVABLE COMEDIANS I A* jt IN THEIR MOST HILARIOUS fg^^^lßJß MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW! JACK HULBERT CICELY COURTNEIDGE TAKE MY TIP A Gatmont-Erltlsh Picture Matinees T'»day Sc Torncnw 2 p.m. PADEREWSKI in 'MOONLIGHT SONATA' Also LAUREL and HARDY in BOHEMIAN354 words
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Advertisement113 1937-11-13 5 OYSTER Sir Malcolm 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." At113 words
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Advertisement89 1937-11-13 5 AMUSEMENT PARKS. DANCE HALLS. ETC. Singapore: GREAT WORLD CABARET: Dance 3.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. NEW WORLD CABARET: Dat.ce 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. HAPPY WORLD CABARET: Dance 6.15 p.m. to 1 a.m. Seremban N.S. DANCE HALL: Dancing 9—12. Dance hostesses, first class b-.uia. SPORT. RUGBY: (Malaya Cup. R.N. and89 words
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Advertisement84 1937-11-13 5 LAST NIGHT TONIGHT! 'FRESH FIELDS' at the VICTORIA THEATRE in aid of Earl Haig's Remembrance Day Fund TiM Press Said IT WAS GOOD PRICES S3, 52, and S1 It's your Last Chance of seeing this brilliant comedy A CHOICE SELECTION OF MODERN (SWISS MADE) I PLATINUM DIAMOND J||| WRIST WATCHES84 words
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Miscellaneous300 1937-11-13 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Orcnestral concert. 8.15 to 9. 15 p.m. Special Race Dinner and Ball. Cabaret Mi mi de Bonne and Jose Requesen. ADELPHI HOTEL: Special Curry and Sambals Tiffin. COCONUT GROVE: Dlnaer and dance extension. CINEMAS. \I.II.\MBRA: New Faces cf 1937 R.K.O. With Joe Penner300 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers.
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Article611 1937-11-13 6 issue Vai. Frasers Co. Lyal) Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers C- Ampat Tin 4,3 4 9 4 4>4 4/9 £1 Asam Kumbang 28/- 30/- 29/- 30/£1 Austral Malay 45/- 50/-n. 45/- 50/5/- Ayei Hitam 27/6 29/- 27/6 28/6 1 Ayei Weng 0.35 0.90 0.80 0.90 El Bangrin Tin 23/-611 words
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Article415 1937-11-13 6 1 2 AJex BrlcR Ord. l.oO 1.60 1.50 1.60 2 2 do Prefs. 2.25 2.35 2.20 2.40 10 10 Alias Ice 8.OO11 BOO 10 OOn 1 1 B M Broadcasting J.45 0.55 0.5C 0 60non 1 1 B M Trustee 6.0C 6.75 9 00 6 75 £1 £1 Con415 words
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Article239 1937-11-13 6 SINGAPUrti MUNJCIPAL. cy e liOl red 1940 MOd.ooo tnt Mar 31 Sept. 30 102 104 norn 4 ',2 7c U>lT< rtd 1947 tJ.600.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 K)a 110 norn 4»,2% IW rd 1956 tl 000.000 Int. Mar 31 Sept. 4 C 113 115 norn 47.239 words
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Article361 1937-11-13 6 Krasei Co Lyall Evatt Alienbv 145 1.55 1.40 1.50 Aioi udjah Amai Malay Ayei :iit am Ayei Molek Ayei Panas Basset: Batu untang Bedford Benta Borelli Brogas Brunei b"n BuKit flukit K. B Buku Kepong Bufcit Vimab ($10) ChangKat Serdane Conneir.ara GleneaJy Plantations Hamilton Haytoi Indragiri jeram K-.iantan361 words
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Article521 1937-11-13 6 TIN AND RUBBER SHARES IMPROVE. RAUB INTERIM DISAPPOINTS. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Nov. 13. The heavy fluctuations in the price of tin continue. Yesterday London dropped 110s. for both positions bringing three months to £199 and spot to £200 while New "York rose seven-eighths of a521 words
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Article108 1937-11-13 6 London, Nov. 12. THE Stock Exchange today was irrjgular in v'cw of the approach of the end of the account. Brazilian bends were not dealt in but the developments in Brazil were reflected in a weakening of South American rail stocks .\nd industrials such as BrazilianReuter - 108 words
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Article374 1937-11-13 6 London, Nov. 12. The following aie today s closing middle prces on the Londor StocR Exchange: Shares >i £1 lenonunc.t.or. unless otherwise ?rated: Vester- Rise Iks or Fall r, version Uiati 5 p.c. ■944-64 114 Finding Loan 4 do. 1960-90 11? V War Loan. 3'-.- p.<\ 101374 words
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174 1937-11-13 6 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Company Dividend 1 TIN Jeiebu Final Nov. 19 K. L. Tin is. Ben iu Kuchai 20% Final Nov. 19 Lmgul 10% Final Nov. 19 t.ukut 10% Final Nov. 23 XJhman Hyci 5% Final Nov. 11 Rawang Cone 2s. Int. Nov. 17 i'aiping Cons 7ij%174 words
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438 1937-11-13 6 T"HE lollowing quotations are published courtesy ct Messis S. E. Levy and Singapore Messrs Vhite Wela and (Jompany, New York, .-eport oy cable regarding yesterday's markets STOCKS. The marxct abi'ity to hold Wednesday's sharp gains in the averages is highly satisfactory. Near-term movements will continue438 words
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Article201 1937-11-13 6 The lollowing are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London T.T. 2/4 1/32 London demand 2/4 1/32 1 London 4 months sight 2/4 1/16 i Lyons demand 1715 Switzerland demand 249 Hamburg demand 142 New201 words
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Article85 1937-11-13 6 Friday, Nov. 12, Noon. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Nov. 241,. 25 Good F. A. Q. in bales (F. 0.8.) Nov. 24 24)4 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Avvardable Singapore 24% 25 November 26 2o' December 2">i85 words
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Article40 1937-11-13 6 London, Nov. 12. The total amount applied for It tenders for £45,000.000 Treasury Billwas .£74,990,000. The average rate pel cent, for Bills at three months was 10s 2.12 d. against 10s. 1.49 d. a week ago.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 40 words
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Advertisement30 1937-11-13 6 As supplied to P. W. O. throughout Malaya, Rubber ptontations. etc. Large stocks of spares carried.' Sole Agents for Malaya: McALISTER C 0. T LTD m WP 4 15 A ■>30 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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1453 1937-11-13 7 A New Buffer Pool? |N their monthly review of the tin position, issued on Nov. 1, A. Strauss and Co., Ltd., metal merchants, London, write: A substantial increase in the visible supplies had been expected at the end of October, and the market was,1,453 words
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1122 1937-11-13 7 Rubber Market Review. Drastic Cut In Quota Fairly Certain. DISTURBING WEEK CLOSES WITH BRIGHTER OUTLOOK. LEWIS AND PEAT (SINGAPORE) LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market issued yesterday, write: There is one comfort, if it may be described as such, about slumps and1,122 words
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Article37 1937-11-13 7 (From Our Own Correspondent' Kuala Lumpur, Not. IS. The price of rubber for assessment export duty in the F.MS, from Nov. 12 to Nov. 18 has been nxed at 21% cents per lb.37 words
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Advertisement546 1937-11-13 7 HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the Colony ot Hong Kong) rhe UabiUt; ot members is limited to the •rtent and <d mf" n "f prescribed ov Ordln •nee No. 6 oi 191* ->f the Oolony Authorised C"apltaJ »5u.0C0,0«. feiueo ano PuUy Pald-Oo »M.OOCOOr EUrerve Funds:— q,. rIln e.aOC.OOO546 words
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Advertisement199 1937-11-13 7 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTD. incorporated in Bagianai Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800,000 Rceerve Fund and (teat £1,147.829 Capital Paid uc £1.050.000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Rlgnt Hon Lord Cattc oi Cairncatio. Jiz Charles Alexander Innes K C.S.I. O.I.I SU Thomas sm l tii St P. R. Chalmers.199 words
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Advertisement577 1937-11-13 7 CHARTERED BAI\h OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (ljoorporated to England oy Royal Charter ISM) Paid Op Capital tii 800.000 of £8 eacn e.ooo.oo* Reserve Pund t3.000.0M Reserve Liability M ProprtHon C3.0CU4W UK AD Dr'tlUC: tt. Btoh»|WC«t« !M<M I t AiMltaai Hong Konu Rangoon Aloi Star Uolk Saigon Bangkok Ipoh Semarang577 words
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Advertisement243 1937-11-13 8 PERTUSSIN A LEADER AMONG REMEDIES! Will promptly relieve Coughs 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. STANDARD COMPONENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ETC. FOR RADIO and SOUND WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119 North243 words
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Advertisement132 1937-11-13 8 Drink aOHMNIE WAhKER RlrlßiErnrnflitTfnTß SHERLEY'S LACTOL AND Too much meat means too much heat for your dog's blood. And especially is a hot climate this causes him torture through continual scratching, lack of appetite, moodmess, irritability and loss of energy. You can remedy the trouble by catting down his meat132 words
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Advertisement170 1937-11-13 8 There art a 100 usas in tK« homo for THE MODERN fIXING DEVICE POPULAR SET 65cts HOUSEHOLD SET $1.50 CRAFTSMAN SET $2 50 (OMPLETE SET $17.20 BELLS ASBESTOS ENGINEERING S.S. L» SINGAPORE X > W 22A oinn S* TONIC FOOD BEVERAGE Do you wake up full of vigour or do170 words
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Miscellaneous156 1937-11-13 8 SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 1 33 Met (225 m.) p m. 12.45 Light orchestral concert by Reller's Famous Hungarian Band. Relay from the Adelphi Hotel, 2.00 Interval. 6.00 Chinese music. (Cantonese) Gramophone records. 6.40 Children's programme. (Chinese). 7.00 Victor Celeste Trio. 7.30 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.45 Hawaiian music. Gramopnone156 words
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Miscellaneous676 1937-11-13 8 Broadcasting. 9 20 News and economic review In English and Dutch. 9.35 Today ii) Germany. Sound pictures. 3.50 Greetings. 10.20 Violin and oasscen. 11.05 The position of the Germanic Woman 11.20 Close down. PHOHI-HOLLAND. TODAY p.m. 8.45 Announcement. S.50 The Stock Exchange. Bv Mr. S. O. Appeldoom 9.00 Melody in676 words
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Miscellaneous194 1937-11-13 8 8.41 Talk: "Dipping »nto the Past."— 56 News bulletin In Bengali. 10.11 Indian music. 10.51 News bulletin in English. 11 11 Violin recital. t 11.26 Nonstop cabaret. 12 26 Time signal. Close down, t Gramophone records LYNDHURST. TODAY VK3LB 9.58 Mc/i 131. Sm) pm. 8.50 Chimes. Summary of today's markets194 words
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Article, Illustration43 1937-11-13 9 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR CANON "DICK" SHEPPARD. The coffin being carried from the cathedral after the service, followed by Mrs. Sheppard and the late Canon's sister. Well-known for his broadcast services from St. Martins-in-the-Fields, Canon Sheppard was one of the best-loved clergymen in Britain.43 words
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267 1937-11-13 9 Members Wear Tyrolean Clothes, Get No Money. STltANGE community whose members work without wages and wear sixteenth century Tyrolean costumes exists on a 200 acre farm in the Cotswolds. One hundred ana sixty-five men, women and children of many nationalities live there and put Into practice267 words
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Article70 1937-11-13 9 12-HOUR CURFEW AFTER BOMBING. Jerusalem, Nov. 12. AS the result of a bombing outrage in which an arab youth was killed and six other Arabs injured, a 12hour curfew has 'jeen imposed on the whole of Jerusalem, starting at 5 p.m. dally. Seventeen Arabs haveReuter - 70 words
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123 1937-11-13 9 FOOT AND MOUTH SCOURGE BREAKS OUT AGAIN. Virulent Type In Southern England. London, ov. 12 r THE extent of a serious outbreak of foot and mouth disease was disclosed by the Minbter of Agriculture. Mr. W. S. Morrison, in the House or Commons yesterday. Since Oct. 16, he said, 43Reuter - 123 words
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Article60 1937-11-13 9 How Outer Mongols May Aid Nanking. THAT Russia would soon "recognise 1 Chinese jurisdiction over Outer Mongolia," was the remarkable statement attributed to the spokesman o» the Chinese Embassy in Paris (says Sin Chew Jit Poh). The spokesman hinted at the possibility of early entry of the60 words
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87 1937-11-13 9 381 Miles An Hour In Land Plane. Berlin, Nov 12. A NEW world speed record for land planes was clal.nec 1 yesterday by Dr. Wulster. who did 610.21 kilometres an hour (about 381 miles an hour) in a Messerschmitt plane before the commission of theReuter - 87 words
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Article50 1937-11-13 9 Strange Inactivity Of Shantung Forces. OYALTY of Gen. Han Fu-chu, 1-1 Governor of Shantung, Is widely doubted. Military observers, commenting on the inactivity of the Shantung army along the Tientsln-Pukow front during the Japanese offensive in Shansl, declare that it almost amounts to treachery," says Nanyang Slang Pau.50 words
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Article123 1937-11-13 9 Tons Of Drugs Shipped In Record Time. London, Nov. 11. Sir Arthur Stanley, presiding at a meeting of the British Red Cross Society announced that the Lord Mayor's China Relief Fund now amounts to about £70,000 as well as contributions in kind, such as blankets andReuter - 123 words
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Article64 1937-11-13 9 Does Not Constitute Recognition. London, Nov. 12. *|*HE Foreign Office has announced that a Government agent will be appointed to reside at Salamanca and an agent of Gen. Franco will be received In London. Sub-agents will be appointed at a limited number of other places.Reuter - 64 words
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Article115 1937-11-13 9 Suggests Simultaneous Parleys With Berlin. Rome, Nov. 12. 4T the invitation of the Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, the British Ambassador visit?d Count Ciano yesterday. No communique was issued but it is understood Count Ciano inquired whether the British Government soon would open the conversationsReuter - 115 words
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86 1937-11-13 9 SCIENCE FIGHTS TYPHOID CHOLERA. Successful New Method Devised. London, Nov. 12. {SATISFACTORY progress in research on typhoid and cholera is recorded in the annual report of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, in which is now incorporated the Ross Institute. It is stated that chemical fractions which appearBritish Wireless - 86 words
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102 1937-11-13 9 No Co-operation Between Catholics And Socialists. Bri'-sseis, Nov 12. ITING LEOPOLD has decided to' post- pone all further attempts to form a Government .intil Nov. ?9. when he will return from his visit y a ondon. It is understood that M. Pi .riot andReuter; Aneta-Trans-Ocean - 102 words
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Article90 1937-11-13 9 Garbo To Visit Europe. Copenhagen, Nov. 12. /JRETA GARBO will leave Hollywood on Dec. 1. for a ten months' holiday trip In Europe, according to reports In Swedish papers. She will fly from Hollywood to New York and travel from there on a Swedish steamerAneta-Trans-Ocean - 90 words
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67 1937-11-13 9 Washington, Nov. 11. "A very sick industry" is the description applied to the American mercantile marine by Mr. J. Kennedy, chairman of the Maritime Commission. who is submitting a detailed report I designed to stabilise the industry and recommending a thorough overhaul of theReuter - 67 words
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Article71 1937-11-13 9 Betrut. Nov. 12. "THE loss of human life and damage to property caused by recen. floods can now be approximately ascertained, since floods are beginning to recede. Salvage squads ha^e so far recovered 600 bodies and it is feared that several hundred persons who areAneta-Trans-Ocean - 71 words
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Article68 1937-11-13 9 Stockholm, Nov. 12. The Nobel priae for science has been awarded jointly to Professor George Paget Thompson of London and Dr. Clinton Joseph DavLson of New York. The prize for chemistry has been awarded jointly to Professor Walter Norman Haworth of Birmingham and Professor Paul Karrer ofReuter - 68 words
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Advertisement307 1937-11-13 9 TONIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL NEW CABARET ATTRACTION First Appearance of MIMI de BONNE One of the World's Greatest Dancers and JOSE REQUESEN Popular Mexican Dancer EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. Rook Your Table Non -diners $I.M —RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by Dan Hopkins.— SEA VIEW307 words
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Advertisement566 1937-11-13 9 FLATULENCE Although Flatulence is such an ampleasant and painlul form of Indigestion it is one that CM be m.ule to yield to suitable treatment in quite a short time. Usually the distension (fullness) of th« stomach is produced by gal or wind." This, in turn, is the dinv.t result of566 words
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Article131 1937-11-13 10 SINGAPORE. ADELPHI HOTEL Spore Volunteer Dinner —Dance. GARRICK THEATRE. GEVLANG Passing Show—A Hindustani Thriller 6.15 9.15 p.m. GLOBI I-HLATK* Wake Up and Live. GREAI WORLD— THI SKI TALKIE Suzj-. HAPPI IVOKLD Caoaret. Dancing Talkies Cinemas Theatres and Side Shows. NEW WORLD Sloe Shows. Cabaret. Dancna Talkies Theatres Cinema* ltlT7»131 words
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1040 1937-11-13 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOV. 13, 1937. HELPING THE COLONIES. When it was announced in 1933 that the Empire Marketing Board was to be abolished, there was a feeling that the Colonies were being deprived of something which had already served them well and shown itself to be of1,040 words
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Article62 1937-11-13 10 The following Government officers have been granted leave: Major C. E. Bone, M.C., Miss E. M. L. Bryant, and Messrs. G. S. Rawlings. A. E. Rambaut, A. C. Jomaron, K. H. Bancroft, W. W. M. Lennox. M. P. Murphy, D. B. J. Ambler. D. S. Ferguson, R.62 words
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Article29 1937-11-13 10 Mr. C. S. Beaty has been appointed to be a Rubber Regulation Officer in and for ths Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Province WeUesley in Penang.29 words
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1799 1937-11-13 10 How A Slump Victim Was Rescued. In this copyright article. Miss Rosita Forbes tells the dramatic story, of a young man's escape from that brutal form of punishment, the chain gang. For an offence which in England would hate meant at most a month or1,799 words
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Article647 1937-11-13 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. Ancient \fan IIKELY to be in Singapore within the next few weeks is Dr. Hellm n de Terra, associate curator of geology and paleontologj at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. On a 25,000 miles hunt for further evidences of the origin of prehistoric man.647 words
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Advertisement95 1937-11-13 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.) 1 "l t i'iivl'r?|si WATCHES WILH95 words
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411 1937-11-13 11 POWERS WILL HELP CHINA WITH MONEY. Important Speeches Likely At Brussels This Morning. AMERICAN INTERVENTION DENIED. FINANCIAL aid for China will be the next step of the nineteen Powers at Brussels, according to the Brussels correspondent of the Daily Herald who asserts this is the feeling of even pessimists amongReuter - 411 words
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Article, Illustration33 1937-11-13 11 I DON'T AGREE, TONY." Mr. Norman Davis, American Ambassador-at-Large (centre), disagrees with something Britain's Anthony Eden has told him during a break at the Brussels Conference. M. Deibos (France) it on the right.33 words
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Article, Illustration96 1937-11-13 11 Tuff -Puff King Gets New Toy. London, Nov. 12. AN informal and unusual little ceremony marked the departure of the King and Quvn of Bulgaria from Victoria Station this morning. King Boris' interest jn locomotives is common knowledge, and immediately before the Golden Arrow continental express left lor Dover theBritish Wireless - 96 words
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171 1937-11-13 11 Chinese Plan For Mass Air Raid On Japan Ready Now. FOLLOWING arrival at interior Chinese airfields of many scores of heavy bombing planes from Russia and the signing on of Chinese and foreign volunteer airmen, the long-heralded Chinese mass attack on Tokio and other large Japanese cities is about to171 words
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Article88 1937-11-13 11 Demand Made To Foreign Municipalities. IN addition to seizing complete control of the occupied Chinese areas, the Japanese are gradually encroaching on jurisdiction of the foreign areas. An example is a Japanese demand to the foreign municipalities to prohibit the Chinese press in their areas88 words
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Article68 1937-11-13 11 American Red Cross Gives £26.000. Pails, Nov. 12. 'T'HE appeal of the Chinese Red Cross for urgent assistance Is meeting witu a ready response. The American Red Cross has given $130,000 (£26.000). of which $100,000 (£20.000) will be expended on medical relief and $30,000 for68 words
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Article30 1937-11-13 11 German Air Crash Kills Ten. Berlin, Nov. 12. ""PEN occupants were killed and two injured when a Lufthansa plane from Berlin to Mannheim crashed at the airport at Mannheim. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article233 1937-11-13 11 Nanziang Falls To Enemy. 1UANZIANG, pivot of the old l Chinese defence line from Chapei to Liuho, fell to the Japanese yesterday, reports Sin Chew Jit Poh. Japanese sappers succeeded in bullding a bridge across Nanziang Creek late on Thursday night, and two battalions of Japanese troops233 words
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37 1937-11-13 11 M. P. GETS THREE MONTHS' HARD FOR LIBEL. Edmonton Alberta, Nov. 12. Joseph Unwin, Government Whip in the Alberta Legislature, was sentenced to three months' hard labour for libelling opponents of the Alberta Social Credit scheme.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article86 1937-11-13 11 Japanese Planning Coup At Shanghai? Shanghai, Not. 13. WITH the Japanese in occupation of Nantao, all non-Japanese arc now confined within the foreign administered areas encircled by the Japanese troops. Japanese civilians, including women dressed In bright kimonos, are now freely entering parts of the Settlement south ofReuter - 86 words
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Article254 1937-11-13 11 Chamberlain Takes Bright View. No Sign Of Any Industrial Setback. THE general principles of the British Government, said the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, speaking at Edinburgh last night, were "Promotion of British interests, protection of the lives of British nationals, maintenance of peace, promotion of friendly relations with otherReuter - 254 words
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Article19 1937-11-13 11 London, Nov. 12. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's body will be brought to England from Bermuda In the cruiser Apollo.— Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article423 1937-11-13 11 Shanghai, Nov. 12. A DESPERATE last stand was made today by a handful of Chinese troops holding warehouses on the Nantao waterfront which were intermittently shelled from dawn and occasionally bombed from the air: The only reply of the Chinese consisted of brief and defiantReuter - 423 words
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Article106 1937-11-13 11 50,000 Lose Homes In Typhoon. Philippines Swept, Many Die. Manila, Nov. 12. THIRTY-EIGHT people are known to be dead and more than 50,000 homeless as a result of a typhoon which swept Luton, the main island in the Philippines, last night. The casualties are thought to be much higher, butReuter - 106 words
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Article19 1937-11-13 11 CENOTAPH DISTURBER INSANE. London, Nov. 12. Stanley Storey, who disturbed yesterday's Cenotaph, was today recertified as a lunatic. Reuter/Reuter - 19 words
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Article63 1937-11-13 11 Japanese Seize British Ship? Hong Kong, Nov. 13. THE British steamer Kaiying was stopped by the Japanese last night while on her way from Saigon to Hong Kong. The authorities are investigating a report that she has been seized. Although efforts have been made to get into touch with herReuter - 63 words
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117 1937-11-13 11 Lord President To See Hitler In Berlin. London, Nov. 12. rr was officially announced today that Lord Halifax, Lord President of the Council, will meet Herr Hitler during; his visit to Germany next week. The announcement that Lord Halifax is visiting Berlin is welcomed in German political circles. It isReuter - 117 words
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Article44 1937-11-13 11 The Brazilian Foreign Minister, addressing the diplomatic corps yesterday, denied that either the democratic regime or the representative system was affected by the new constitution, which some have taken to indicate the advent of fascism to South America— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Advertisement172 1937-11-13 11 SINGAPORE DAIRY FARM FRESH COWS Pure bred dairy ***ji^"™Jl cow ana day old >L aßv^B^fc i-^CI calf> \|M^| -<A1 "Straits Times" ™TTT T Jgj WT —equal to Grade "A" Pasteurised Milk as sold in the United Kingdom. Produced at the Singapore Dairy Farm from an imported herd of pure bred172 words
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502 1937-11-13 12 Could Accommodate The Queen Mary. COMPLETION BY END OF THIS MONTH. Will Increase Mobility Of British Fleet. THE graving dock at Singapore's Naval Base large enough to accommodate the biggest capital ship afloat will be ready tor use at the end of this502 words
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100 1937-11-13 12 Queensland's Three Year Drought Breaks "'THE Ions three to four years' drought in Queensland was broken recently by weeks of wondertul rain," said Mr. G V. Cornwell to a Straits Times reporter on airival today by the Nieuw Holland. Mr. Cornwell is Queensland manager of the Ford Motor Company of100 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-11-13 12 i;o 1.000 attended the Great World mass meeting on the anniversay^ jr-.ierday. o/ Dr. Sun Vat-sen, "Father of the Chinese Republic'21 words
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627 1937-11-13 12 MacGregor Commission. To the Editor of the Straits Times. CIR.— The case of Asiatic subordinates was considered b» the MacGregor Commission to have been badly presented. Witnesses unanimously agreed that there was deficiency between income and expenditure. Was this considered to so remarkable627 words
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Article111 1937-11-13 12 At The Cinema. "New Faces of 1937" (With Joe Penner, Milton Berle, Parkyakarkus and Harriet Milliard) R.K.O. At the. Alhambra. ■"PHIS musical comedy can be classed as one of the best of Its type to be shown in Singapore. Heading the list of comedians Is111 words
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Article35 1937-11-13 12 Mr. H. D. Mundell, of the legal firm of Sisson and Delay, returned this morning to Singapore by the X.P.M. vessel Nieuw Holland, after an extended tour of Europe, Canada. Alaska, New Zealand and Australia.35 words
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Article118 1937-11-13 12 *|*O celebrate the opening of their International week of fellowship and prayer, which is held annually during the second week In November, the Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A will hold a combined service tomorrow night at 8.30 in the Victoria Memorial Hall. A special order of worship118 words
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237 1937-11-13 12 10 Lives Insured: Party Leave? On Tuesday. J OEVEN Chinese and three Indians from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Johore and Malacca will form the first Red Cross unit engaged by the Singapore China Relief Fund committee to leave for China on Tuesday. HPHE group237 words
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112 1937-11-13 12 Strong Case For Asiatic Salary Revision. ALTHOUGH there may be no case for temporary allowances, there is a case, and a very strong one, for a general increase in salary levels," says the Singapore Free Press commenting on criticism of the MacGreyor Commission report by Asiatics and Eurasiaiis throughout Malaya.112 words
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Article221 1937-11-13 12 On Monday. Some Accompanied By Wives Children. TPHE following new officers lor the 1 Singapore garrison will disembark from the troopship Dilwara on Monday Royal Artillery.— Lt.-Col. A. W. O. Wlldey, M.C., Major A. Nevill, Major L. G. Haxtman, accompanied by his wife and young daughter,221 words
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Article85 1937-11-13 12 RETURN FROM LEAVE. The following Government officers have returned from leave: Messrs. J. E. Pepper, A. Graham, M B. C Frend, O. Edwards, B. W. Allen. D. B. Ccwie, J. K. Creer, E. D. Fleming, R. B'ackwell, F. Stanley, T. E. Zmmett, M. Mr Dlarmld, A. C. Brooks. J. J.85 words
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Article26 1937-11-13 12 Major-General Dobbie. G.O.C., will give an address at the annual speech day of the Victoria School, Singapore, on Nov. 25 Mrs. Dobbie will present the prises.26 words
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Article, Illustration186 1937-11-13 12 Police Stop "Chinatown" Procession. Anti-Japanese Slogans Shouted. PARRYING hundreds of Kuomintang banners about 1,000 Chinese, men, youths, women and schoolgirls were stopped by the police when they marched through the streets of Singapore's "Chinatown" yesterday afternoon. They were commemorating the anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, "Fa<her of the Chinese186 words
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140 1937-11-13 12 WELL-KNOWN ORGANIST TO PLAY AT WESLEY CHURCH. Tuesday's Recital. MR. W. J. Dexter will give a recital next Tuesday at 6.45 p.m. on the new organ in the Wesley Church. Mr. Dexter has come to Singapore with a wide experience both as organist and as conductor. He began his musical140 words
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Article19 1937-11-13 12 A commission as Acting SubLieutenant, Straits Settlements Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, has been granted to Mr. L. L. Cooper.19 words
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Advertisement14 1937-11-13 12 A CLASSIC EXAMPLE MM] TAILORING XHX H BY WING LOONG 100, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE.14 words
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317 1937-11-13 13 New Bills Aim At Removing Prison Environment CPECIAL places of detention for children and young persons who ccme into the hands of the police or who are brought before the courts on criminal charges are provided for in two Ijillr., published yesterday and which are317 words
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111 1937-11-13 13 DEOY KOK WING, a Chinese whose dog bit a small boy, yesterday was fined $50, by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, for not having the animal under proper control. The boy, Barney Sullivan, aged six, said he was playing with his111 words
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Article75 1937-11-13 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 12. IT is announced today that Colonial Police and Fire Brigade long-ser-vice medals have been awarded to the following subordinate officers and constables F.M.S. Police Sergeant-Major Mahad: bin Kulop, First Class Sergeant Kamlt bin Haji Mustapar. First Class Sergeant75 words
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Article36 1937-11-13 13 <From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Nov. 12.' The Boy King of Siam. through the Council of Regency has bought a Flanders Poppy for £50 to help Earl Haig's Fund.36 words
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Article, Illustration731 1937-11-13 13 Sir Malcolm Watson Even More Impressed After 3 Weeks' Tour. GREAT PROGRESS IN ANTIMALARIAL WORK. if ALA V A is easily the most healthy and prosperous tropical country, said Sir Malcolm Watson, noted tropical disease expert, confirmed in his first impressions after a three weeks our731 words
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284 1937-11-13 13 Bankrupt Supports Wife 10 Children On $100. QN the motion of the Official i Assignee, Tan Quee Eng who told the judge that he had a wife and 10 children to support, was ordered in the Bankruptcy Court, yesterday before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, acting Chief Justice, to I pay284 words
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154 1937-11-13 13 —Sir Malcolm Watson. yELLOW fever, dread Africa* disease, may spread to Asia unless a constant watch is kept on mosquito carriers, which may be borne eastward by plane, said Sir Malcolm Watson, ivorld famous tropical disease expert, recalling the warning he had issued first154 words
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222 1937-11-13 13 Asiatic Salaries Commission Wanted, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Nov. 12. THAT the Malayan Governments should set up a commission to study the question of Asiatic and Eurasian salaries was the view expressed by a prominent European, asked to give his views on the MacGregor report on temporary allowances. "In222 words
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Article91 1937-11-13 13 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 12. THE High Commissioner has granted commissions as Lieutenants i Medical Officers) in the F.M.S. Volunteer Force to Dr. George Harold Lowe and Dr. Joi.n Ernest McMahon. Mr Gurbax Singh has been granted a commission as Honorary Cadet 'Under Officer)91 words
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Advertisement16 1937-11-13 13 [> whole milk SHOPPING ATTRACTIVE AND USEFUL GIFTS OF REAL VALUE From PASKOE'S LTD. 54, ORCHARD ROAD.16 words
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Advertisement45 1937-11-13 13 ******************** l TO-NIGHT'S THE NIGHT! The carnival spirit is abroad and all roads lead to the HAPPY WORLD CABARET for the GRAND CIGARETTES Costume Ball Extension to 1 a. m. We hope you have reserved your table if not Phone 6335. ******************** l w.p.B. a45 words
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Article128 1937-11-13 14 CAPTAIN DASH'S DOUBLE DEEPDENE AND TONROE. SINGAPORE. RACE 1. RACE 2. RACE 3. RACE 4. RACE 5. RACE 6. RACE 7. RACE 8. C APT DASH Place Bet. TIC T*C" Plnang OaietteK Place Bet. LADY IDA BquetU LADY IDA Some Pllrt LAKE8OF KILLARNEY Detella MAID OF CASHEL128 words
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Article1194 1937-11-13 14 DELOW are given the acceptances for today's races. Therewere seventeen scratching?, leaving 88 horses to provide a card of eight events. The big field will be in Race 8, with 13 horses to face the starter. Race I— Horses, Class 3, Div. 4, 6 Furs.— 2.3o p.m. 3 31,194 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-11-13 14 OK VON KING (Dodd). winner of th« first race on Thursday. —Straits Times Picture.14 words
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Article, Illustration11 1937-11-13 14 PYMBLE (Dodd). winner of third race on Thursday. Straits Times Picture.11 words
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Article115 1937-11-13 14 THREE DAYS* RACING AT IPOH. The preliminary programme is issued for the February meeting of the Perak Turf Club, on Saturday Jan. 29, and Wednesday and Saturday. Feb. 2 and 5. There well be two runs for horses, Classes 1 and 2, and Ponies, Class 1, and115 words
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Article97 1937-11-13 14 Senior members of the Y.M.C.A. are reminded that an Indoor Games Social will be held on Wednesday, next trom 6.45 p.m. Knock-out competitions in billiards, table tennis, chess and draughts will be arranged and prizes will be awarded for each game. At the conclusion of the competitions97 words
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Article, Illustration57 1937-11-13 14 AWAY UP THE WING: Mrs. Sewell (left) turns her stick to take the ball up the wine in Thursday's women's hockey match. Miss Lewis, of the Rest (right), thinks about hooking but decides it is too late. Miss DVSylva and Mrs. Strickland (in white) are in dose ttendanee. The Europeans57 words
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Article, Illustration308 1937-11-13 14 'THE going is likely to be good for the races today, concluding the 1 Singapore Winter Meeting. The two best things of the afternoon, to my mind, are Deepdene and Tonroe. RACE 1. A field of nine will contest the first race. On form LADY308 words
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Article53 1937-11-13 14 The following will represent the Railway Institute, Singapore, at soccer against a team from H.M.S. Terror's engine-room department tomorrow on the Railway Institute ground: Chelllah; Yap Ah Han, Amln Bin Awarut; Swee Hock, (capt.), Stevens, Mahmcod; Karudln, Vaithy, Hassan, Sulong. Paklrisamy. Reserves: George De Sllva, Kirn San,53 words
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Article177 1937-11-13 14 Revolver Shooting A revolver match between R.3.M Hardman's team and R.S.M. Martin.* team took place at the S.S.VF Headquarters on Not. 10. Bisley targets were used and the practices as for the forthcoming Bisley Metting were gone through, as follows. 20 yards deliberate H.P.S. 36.177 words
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Advertisement70 1937-11-13 14 w^***t LMEbVI mvlFTf PABCO PAINTS FOR WOOD METAL SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. W P.S. J7 aaa Terrapwne "THE QUIETEST FAST CAR IN THE WORLD" AGENTS: CYCLE CARRIAGE CQ (1926) (jo ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE T! THE BIG FIGHT ON TOMORROW NIGHT. GEORGE LEVCHENKO vs. NAI SOMPONG. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ALL70 words
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Advertisement105 1937-11-13 14 sJ^ s^^jk 9 TO ENGLAND BY 4-ENGINED AIR LINERS Twice weekly from Singapore to London. Big comfortable 4-engined air liners as far as Karachi, thence by Empire flying-boat to England. British standards of service. Everything included in the fare— even tips. No extras, except drinks As more and more of105 words
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304 1937-11-13 15 Nine Points To Three In Padang Rugger Game. PLAYING a man short was a handicap to the Police in their, j-ugger match with the S.C.C. A on the padang yesterday, and they were also outpaced. The Club won by 9 points304 words
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Article, Illustration44 1937-11-13 15 MORE LIKE A MAORI WAR-DANCE than a Rugby line-out is this action study in yesterday's rugger match between S.C.C. B and the Police. The Police are in dark jerseys, with the captain, A. D. Anderson, in the front of the line.— Straits Times Picture.44 words
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Article75 1937-11-13 15 TODAY. Th* Turf Singapore Races, 3rd tiay Kugby: Ma'.aya Cvp R.N. R.A.F. vs. Johore. Stadium; Singapore "A" vs. R.A.. padang. Cycling: Carnival at Jalan Besar. llxkry: Medical College vs. Raifle= College; R.I. vs. S.C.R.C V.M.C.A. Juniors vs. R.I. 2nd. TOMOKKOW. Golf: Sir Arnold Robinson's Cup and mixed75 words
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Article258 1937-11-13 15 j Johore vs. R.N. and R.A,F. At Anson Road. The following are the teams for today's Malaya Cup tie "at Anson Road Stadium Johore J. B. Dudgeon R. B. McKay. V. G. Mabin, W. J. B. Johnson, P. H. Burgess P. G. Jones (capt H M. Gray F.258 words
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216 1937-11-13 15 MORTELL BEATS REYES AT K.L. ON A T.K.O. EYE^UT ENDS A GOOD FIGHT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 12. Johnny Mortell gained a t.k.o. decision over Dommy Reyes in the main event at the Bukit Bintang amusement park tonight, when Reyes whose record includes a victory over Small216 words
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Article77 1937-11-13 15 King's Gap Wins In A Close Finish. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 12. The Liverpool Autumn Cup race, run today over 1 mile 2 furlongs 170 yards, resulted as follows Maj. D. McCalmont's KING'S GAP 8.03 (Weston) 1 Sir Alfred Butt's NOBLE KING 7.12 (D. Smith) 277 words
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Article89 1937-11-13 15 Lawn Tennis In the final of the singles event in the Israelight tournament J. Manasseh beat E. Simon. It was an easy victory in straight sets, 6—2,6 2, 6—l.6 1. The winner holds the handsome Meyer Cup. He is the 17 years old junior champion89 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-11-13 15 E. SIMON, beaten by J. Manmsseh in the Meyer Cup final. Straits Times Picture.14 words
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Article, Illustration15 1937-11-13 15 J. MANASSEH, winner of the Meyer Cup Israelight lawn tennis singles event. Straits Times Picture.15 words
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Article475 1937-11-13 15 SIX ROUNDS SCRAMBLE AT HAPPY WORLD. By "K.O." The weekly boxing programmes which Mr. G. H. Kiat is staging in the open at the Happy World park have become very popular. Having to pay only 40 and 20 cents for seats, with no charge for475 words
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Article719 1937-11-13 15 Johore's Rugger XV— Their Chances In Today's Cup Tie Cricket Tourists Ceylonese May Visit Malaya Cups For Derby Winners. Conducted By "ECHO." lOHORE open their Malaya Cup rugger fixtures with the match against the R.N. and RAF. at Anson Road Stadium today. What of their chances in719 words
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Advertisement68 1937-11-13 15 HORSES IRELAND -THE STRAITS _J bUy I IRISH BRED HORSES WIN RACES I 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 EYE BUY IN IRELAND WIN RACES Issued by:The Bloodstock Breeders Association of Ireland, 60,68 words
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Article583 1937-11-13 16 Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Trinity. OWING to the fact that Easter fell early, Mar. 28 (due to the Moon> thers are 26 Sundays after Trinity. thus the Collects. Epistles and Gospels are one set short: and we have to borrow the Collect and Lections for Epiphany VI. Next y«ar583 words
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Article1475 1937-11-13 16 CHLBCH OF ENGLAND ST. AiIDREWS CATHEDRAL. Trinity XXV. Nov. 14. 6.50 a.m., Holy Comn.; 7.30 a.m.. Matins; 8 a.m.. Choral Eucharist; 5.30 p.m.. Evensong and sermon. Preacher: The Archdeacon. Subject: "The Christian in Church." Weekdays. Holy Comn. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a m Holy1,475 words
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Article55 1937-11-13 16 Japanese Land At Three Places On Coast. THE Japanese invasion of Fukien Province has begun. Operating from their bases in Formosa and Quemoy. the Japanese have landed nt thre-2 places on the coast preparatory, it is believed, to strik ng at Chu?nchow, and from the reir55 words
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Advertisement260 1937-11-13 16 all declare ..BEAR BRAND" to be The safest and best Milk lor Babies (»&i£- n <J Adults alike BEAR BRAND 38-10 CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD i r flL^mJßt'^m m> ttnfc si Uk m OF ANALYTICAL PUBLIC. "MASTER" UMINATED STEEL PADLOCKS Strongest in the World. 'From All Dealer.-.. sole Agents: rahamin260 words
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Advertisement803 1937-11-13 16 JACK USED TO BE WEAK, OTHER BODY- BUI I DING ANAEMIC. THEN THE DOCTOR STRENGTH-GIVING ELEMENTS, ADVISED QUAKER OATS. SAID TOO. IT HAS WORKED fer\ %&> IT WAS R CH N WONOERS FOR J^CK.'^v^^ji Sg^si£ii-~^L Q ua>:er Oats is rich in Vitamin B— the Vitamin, IliClill \i»<-srtlll doctors say, combats803 words
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471 1937-11-13 17 Flaw In Act May Hold Up Divorces Until 1941. WITH thousands of suits for divorce being prepared on grounds of desertion, the legal authorities are at loggerheads- as to what the new Divorce Act, which comes into force cp January 1, really means. Vital questions, which may have to be471 words
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Article, Illustration73 1937-11-13 17 The next Indian National Congress, the second of its kind, is to be held in a villare at Haripura, near Bombay. The object of holding sessions of the Congress in village s is to make villagers interested and to bring city dwtllers to the rural areas to establish contact between73 words
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Article50 1937-11-13 17 /^ROUNDS for divorce under the new Act are Desertion for three years; Cruelty; Incurable insanity for five years; These are in addition to the existing grounds of misconduct. No divorce can be sought until three years after marriage. Exceptional cases are left to the discretion of the court.50 words
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Article397 1937-11-13 17 ENTRANTS NOT TALL OR BIG ENOUGH. •yHERE is a shortage of recruits for both the City of London and the Metropolitan Police Forces. Among the reasons given to a Daily Telegraph and Morning Post Correspondent by police officials were: The high percentage of rejections owing to397 words
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Article101 1937-11-13 17 T^HE weekly air- mail service between Bombay and Trivandrum, capital of the South Indian State of Travancore. started by Messrs. Tata a' the end 01 October, 1935. will be continued for another five years, the Travancore Government having decided to renew the present agreement. Tata's have101 words
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331 1937-11-13 17 IF he allows Leonard Law to set foot on the Languish Estate, at Petersfleld, Hants, Edward Fitzroy Talbot-Ponsonby may forfeit a mansion house, two farms, and 500 acres. Mr. Justice Crossman, in the Chancery Division, held that two conditions under which Mr.331 words
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Article133 1937-11-13 17 Brussels, Nov. 11. BROADCASTING to America this evening, Dr. Wellington Koo, China's delegate to the Nine-Power Conference, referred to President j Roosevelt's statement about 90 per cent, of the peoples of the world j wanting peace. j He said there were many ways !n whichReuter - 133 words
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Article29 1937-11-13 17 London, Nov. 12. The Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes have given £5,000 to the International Red Cross Committee at Hankow for the relief of distress. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Advertisement291 1937-11-13 17 This BIOCEL SKINFOOD WORKED A MIRACLE on my face" g^aaa^- soys nurse II S afset was almost magical. In a lew days I saw little lines and wrinkles begin to disai)[>ear. In a couple of weeks I looked 10 years younger. Biocel a doctor told me— is the discovery of291 words
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Advertisement79 1937-11-13 17 but gentle corrective When you feel liverish, take a dose of Dinneford's Pure Fluid Magnesia. This renlury-old remedy encourages the flow of the bile, and a natural motion of the bowels. Though so effective, its action is quite gentle, and causes no discomfort. Dimnefohd's is also the natural remedy for79 words
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Advertisement182 1937-11-13 17 SIMPKINS 1 Jig MSSHms^mßßi l supplies the energy |IM!*^^^*i| needed for work and I "Through sweetness to and stores. Wrapped in Cellophane. SOLE AGENTS: JACKSON COMPANY LIMITED, SINGAPORE. What amazing progress W I NC ARN I S^ v^^ ninrss leaves you weak, tired, and listless. Now Doctow and mines all182 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-11-13 18 Chinese troops and labourers removing the wreckage of a Japanese bombing plane on the outskirts of Shanghai.17 words
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278 1937-11-13 18 Brought Machine In With Broken Under-Carriage. AFTER circling the aerodrome at Tangmere, Sussex/for three A hours recently. 19-year-old Pilot-Sergt. Tucker had a narrow escape when he glided on to the landing ground in an R A.F. machine which had a badly damaged under carriage. After278 words
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536 1937-11-13 18 "PRODUCE MOSLEY," M.P. COUNSEL DEMANDS. FASCIST MEETING CHARGES. "ACCUSED ENTITLED TO FACE ACCUSER." MR. S. S. Silverman, M.P., defending the man accused of wounding Sir Oswald Mosley, protested at Liverpool police-court last week against the non-appearance of bir Oswald to give evidence. The accused. George Olsen Melander 19. of Arundel536 words
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Article491 1937-11-13 18 APPEAL TO FOREIGN OFFICE. ■THE action brought by the Empe- 1 ror Haile Selassie against Cable I and Wireless, Limited, of Electra House, Victoria Embankment, was again before Mr. Justice Bennett m I the Chancery Division recently, and •was adjourned sine die. Emperor Haile Selassie claimed491 words
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Advertisement225 1937-11-13 18 At TEETHING TIME babies love to exercise their little gums on Allenburys Rusks They help to form the habit of chewing, a great aid in cutting the teeth. These rusks contain an adequate supply ol vitamin D. which ensures healthy teeth and promotes the growth of s* ong bones. Allenburus225 words
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Advertisement151 1937-11-13 18 FLOWER BRAND I MAGNOLIA I Made only by THE MAGNOLIA ANTI-FRICTION METAL CO. OF GREAT BRITAIN LTD. Representing the outcome in over 50 years steady progress, "Magnolia" offers a pedigree metal to suit any class of bearing. Made under a graphiting process, Magnolia Metals reduce friction, assist lubrication and give151 words
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Article813 1937-11-13 19 "Detrimental To People Of India." RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT LUCKNOW CONFERENCE. Lucknow. THE All-India Moslem League passed a resolution recently opposing the \r trod action of the Federation as embodied in the Government nf India Act of 1935. The resolution expressed the League's "emphatic disapproval" of the813 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-11-13 19 f "id Linlithgow inspecting the Guard of Honour at Government House, Lahore, of the 2nd Bn. Royal Scots, on his first visit to the Punjab Capital. He was accompanied by the Marchioness of Linlitheow.34 words
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Article306 1937-11-13 19 Madras Warning. GIANT INTELLECTS BUT PIGMY BODIES. Madras "•THERE has been a tremendous deterioration during the last five decades In the matter ol physical development in South India," stated Dr. T. S. S. Raj an. Minister of Health, Madras, wr.en he presided at the Presidency College306 words
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Article111 1937-11-13 19 Diseases "Cured With Magic Water." Jamnagar. 'THOUSANDS of people are flocking to Jamnagar to test the report of the supernatural powers of a local Moslem saint, who is said to cure all diseases with magic water. Railways, buses, taxis, tongas and all other kinds of transport services111 words
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Article325 1937-11-13 19 Strange Diet Of A Hindu. Ferozepur. WHILE Khuda Bux walks over live coals, Pandit Hargopal of Sohal, Amritsar district, loves to swallow them. The other day he astonished a wedding party in Ferozepur, of which he was a member, and which proceeded to Faridkot in the morning. Pandit Hargopal while325 words
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79 1937-11-13 19 CEVEN neatly uniformed Chinese girls carried tie standards of China's gallant "Death Brigade" during the whole time it was besieged on all sides by Japanese on the edge of Shanghai's Internationa! Settlement. For five days they withstood the siege. Then with the 370 survivors of79 words
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Advertisement334 1937-11-13 19 /stop using x i war I TOOTHPASTES V they do only s 1 A the job A toothpaste that merely cleans the teeth does only half the job. Gums, too, must be cared for must be kept free from infection. And FORHAN'S it the toothpaste that doe* buffi those jobs334 words
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Advertisement387 1937-11-13 19 TO TESTATORS. Administration of estates by corporation formed and Highly qualified to act as Trustees and Executors is everywhere adm'tted to offer greater security than is obtainable from personal Trustees. This does not mean changing your Bankers. Solicitors or others who have handled your business. If you appo»r.t as your387 words
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Article, Illustration191 1937-11-13 20 Queen Inspects Goods Made By War- Wounded. QUEEN M \K V. accompanied by the Princess Royal, paid a visit to the Imperial Institute, South Kensington, to inspert goods made by War-disabled men. She is seen particularly interested in s'ass and china ware. KAY STAMMERS. Krilish woman tennis "star, 1 un191 words
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Advertisement263 1937-11-13 20 7hepprfume of Subtle Phnrm America and Imperial Airways A spontaneous tribute from 'Aviation the leading aeronautical newspaper in the United States of America 'In all ot Us honourable history. Imperial Airways had never given anyone cause to suspect it capable of breaking out in a perfect rampage of progress. Yet263 words
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