The Straits Times, 25 December 1938
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Title Section38 1938-12-25 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA FINAL EDITION No. 366 Sunday, December 25, 1938 Price 10 Cents. THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya No. 366 Sunday, December 25, 1938 Price 10 Cents38 words
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Article, Illustration273 1938-12-25 1 Hotels, Cinemas, Parks Full, Streets Empty "Full Houses" At All Places Of Entertainment CKVERAL HOURS OF HEAVY RAIN DID J NOT AFFECT SINGAPORE'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS LAST NIGHT. AND CHEERY CROWDS THRONGED EVERY PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT. At some of the cabarets the demand for admission was I so great273 words
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Article92 1938-12-25 1 WOSI part* of Gre it Britain iiavc the traditional Christmas card appearance. and inoi.uinents along London'-. F.mbaiikment and Tharaes-slde warehouses present a remarkable sight not known for many yean. They ,-\re capped with the two-day-old snowfall which the slow rise in th- temperature to two degrees92 words
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32 1938-12-25 1 One person was lulled and 43 others, mostly Chrlstn.a» shoppers, were Injured when a double-dacker bus skidded iid overturned near Birkenhead. ne ir .vcrpool reports ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article, Illustration64 1938-12-25 1 LiUk Barry Barnard, who was born in Esypt a year ago last week. arrived with the troops in the biiwara at Southampton and had bis first sicht of England. He is seen being carried by his parents fn a '-> cot. His brother Roy«iton (leM) was born l n England64 words
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Article, Illustration24 1938-12-25 1 ci Swrdon i>r;;entin.q; ;!i Nob- 1 Frif. for Literature to Pearl IJiitk. 4t>-year-old American •uthor of "The Good Ear:h," at a ceremony in Stockholm.24 words
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Article430 1938-12-25 1 \M ALAYA'S Quefn's xholars for ITI 1939 have been chosen. They are: 1.1.M KOK ANN, Raffles Institution, Singapore. LEE LIAN CMYK., Raffles YAP POW MENCi, Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur. ABl BAKAR BIN TAMIN. Kin# Kdwaf* VII School. TaipIng. Urn Kol^nn received his early education <up.'to the430 words
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Article56 1938-12-25 1 *£to*lyuood, Saturda: I I,'Ox the fwirlK tonsemtive y< Shirley Temple was elect"d the ufilec "Queen -of the Movies" in a pall of America, tbeatre-oioners. The complete poll it. as follo;cs:j^A Shirley Temple. Clarke tiab^M Scn)a Henie, Mi<,i#y Rooj|M Spencer Tracer -~Ttobert 7cuH Mjtrna l&rx'iane56 words
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197 1938-12-25 1 Germans -tjave Their Own Conception Of Christmas Berlin. Saturday MO n.itiou on earth has a right tff celebrate this night (Christmas) in such a spirit of community as Germany,- states the Schwa rtit- Korps (organ of Hitler's Stack-Guards). "We celebTst. j d Christmas am to crackling logs before any Celtic197 words
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Article28 1938-12-25 1 *rMr Shozo Arlta, soirwf the Japanese 1 Fonign Minister. Mr. Hachiro Arlta, has leU Japan for China ail soldier He I was conscripted In April— Eastern I Mews.28 words
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183 1938-12-25 1 Rome, Saturday. ADDBBSSJNG the College of Cardinals, who brought Christmas greetings, the Ptpa made a sad speech, continuing his attack on the alleged violation of the Concordat wit.i Italy and making a strong reference to Nazi Germany. Referring to Herr Hitlers visit to Rome inReuter - 183 words
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Article108 1938-12-25 1 IN JAPANf CHKISTMAS i>. Japau ih. year reflects the rrcn-'entra-tion of moral and material resources on the hina struggle. The main shopping centre.^ >f Toklo, usually at this lime abl»7^. with lavish decorations, if t^Ls year bereft of decorations. Even New Year decoration., will be much less pretentious thanReuter - 108 words
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Advertisement6 1938-12-25 1 iIENZ ULLMANN lot NEW YEAR PRESENTS6 words
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Advertisement45 1938-12-25 1 GENUINE CAMPHOR fj''l i iiiuil>[ l it SUN WAH CO. FURNITURE MAKERS. 8.1. Virtn-in St. Spore _WIIIEAV4YS EXTEND TO ALL PATRONS BEST WISHES FOR A We take this opportunity of thanking you for yovr valued support duur.g the */*i/f year cxJ ?-opi fs* r, crAtinaanc.45 words
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Article, Illustration802 1938-12-25 2 GUN-BATTLES WITH THE GANGS ywo Chinese detectives, whose names inspired fear into the Singapore undericorld, early next \ear hand in their revolvers and handcuffs to become pensioners. Their lives during the past 20 years were colourful, breathless medleys of danger and death.802 words
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Article, Illustration40 1938-12-25 2 A cxandcr Uninsky, the nUed pianist, tcho is giving recitals at the Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Dec. 29 and 30. He has played uith leading orchestras in Europe and has toured in South America.40 words
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329 1938-12-25 2 A WRITTEN judgment v ill b< ;:iven on Dec. 2X n the case in which I. C Burgoyne-Johrrjn, an officer in the Royal Artillery, Chanei, faces two chi &es of causing: death by a ne- gl'gent acr.. This was decided by Mr. L. B.329 words
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Article70 1938-12-25 2 AN order for the removal of Pang Yep. 33-year-old Hainanese, from the Colony, issued >y the Governor, was given to Mr. :rad Oldham, Singapore Sfor.d Poll laglstrate. yesterday. Pang Yee charged with residing in Singapore alter having been banished from Selangor. Pang Yee, It Is understood,70 words
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112 1938-12-25 2 > From Our Own Correspondent t Kuala Lumpur. Saturday. niFTY-EIGHT poor families— unemr ployed Eurasians, destitute Indians and Chinese hawkers, their wives and children— were the recipients of useful Christmas hampers yesterday. Members of the Kuala Lumpur Y.W.C.A. took the hampers out to the houses,112 words
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Article66 1938-12-25 2 THOMAS Robert Carson Stepnssn, 10-year-old gunner cf the 11th A.A. Battery. R.A., Chanpi, appeared before Mr. Conrad Oldham In the Singapore Second Police Court, yesterday, and a charge of rape was explained to him. The offenco was alleged to have been committed at Changl on Nov. 26. The66 words
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Article, Illustration41 1938-12-25 2 Mr. Mali Li Wee. an old boy or the Antfo-Chinese School, Klang, is now in the Central Military Academy. Kwangsi, China, and will be leaving for the front very shortly. He is now 21 years old.41 words
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Article77 1938-12-25 2 A FORTNIGHT'S postponement was granted in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, In a case in which five Chinese were charged with rioting off Boat Quay and Merchant Road last week, using weapons, knives, boat hooks, and bottles. The charge was explained to them They77 words
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149 1938-12-25 2 Mr. H. Elphick Hurt In Car Accident EUROPEAN DRIVER PLEADS GUILTY I 11. ROUND, an employee at the Naval Base, pleaded guilty yesterday before Mr. C. H. Whitton, the Traffic Court Magistrate, to causing hurt to Mr. 11. Elphick, managing director of Williams Jacks and Co., Ltd., by negligent driving149 words
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Article118 1938-12-25 2 Pla nter's Su icide In Hospital (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. A VERDICT of suicide was returned by the Penang Coroner, Mr. A. W. Bellamy, this morning at the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of J. It. L. Jones, manager of Sungei Gettah Rubber Estates, Sung*! Patani,118 words
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Advertisement139 1938-12-25 2 C.S. 97 A aW t h^^ >• 4^l/ wr t^-^J ONE LOAF will convince you thai we bake very good bread it will also convince you -h it it is time to change to "ROYAL BAKERY" bread. Twenty different Varieties /^*V baked fresh daily are yours for the /~(^-Jj asking.139 words
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Miscellaneous754 1938-12-25 2 IN SINGAPORE TODAY c Air Mail Arrivals My Lucky Star with Sonja Henle ani Richard Greene, 11 a.m., 3 15, 6.1S and A I i cap 9 1 And Departures Boys Town with Spwcer Tracy and Mickey Rooncy, 11 a.m., 3.15, 6.15 and i.su \i;i> PAVttJON™' H'earnes: From rcnanf. ipoh754 words
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Article262 1938-12-25 3 Desperate Bid To Forestall Powers Drives In North And South Believed To Be Imminent ATTEMPT TO SEVER LAST ROUTES WITH the fear of intervention by the Powers in the Sino-Japanese war daily growing stronger, Japan appears to be on the point of embarking upon another desperate attempt262 words
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Article, Illustration77 1938-12-25 3 Cyclist 's Mystery Death In Italy I iHMcaa, 3!, of Manchester, whose tmXk is believed to have occurred after h- had been arirsteJ in Sioilv for tiding allrjrd insulting expressions toward MmoM In a cafe. He was cycling through Italy to Africa. His father re-■-i.rd letters from the British ViceConsul77 words
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Article170 1938-12-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. JJALF A TON of Christmas greetin?.' have already been showered on Sclangor from Europe. Christmas mail for people in this State so i;.i totals three ->nd three-quarter tons, comprising three and a quaFter tons of parcels and170 words
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Article68 1938-12-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang. •T*HE Sanitary Board, Klang, having decided to demolish most of th° Insanitary and dilapidated shacks In the slum area of Port Swettenham, Mr A van Tooren. of Port Swettenham. and senior member of the Klang Sanitary Board, has asked to erect68 words
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Article, Illustration128 1938-12-25 3 •THE wedding took place at St. AndreWs Cathedral yesterday of Miss Anna 1., a, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ma Chnn? Liang, of Ningpo, China, to Mr. Day.d Llm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Thiam Lians. of Kuchlng. Sarawak. Th 2 T;v. Archdeacon Graham White to::: t'.i3 s?rvic?. Ili3128 words
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Article56 1938-12-25 3 PTANLEY LUPINO makes another hit in Associated British Picture's newest comedy. "Hold my Hand" which opened at the Pavilion Theatre yesterday. Typical of the Lupino brand of humour, this film has all the essentialities for making it a first class comedy. Supporting Lupino is Sally Gray and56 words
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Article94 1938-12-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. AFTER 37 years' service uncer the Straits Settlement Government. Mr. Reginald Vincent de Rozarlo, chief clerk of the Customs and Excise department, Malacca, is going on leave next week, prior to retirement. Mr. de Rozarlo Joined the Clerical Service94 words
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Article304 1938-12-25 3 Second 'Maginot Line* Along B der? Paris, Saturday. D EVELATIONS concerning France's second Maginot Line between Tunisia and Libya are made by l'lntransigant in a special report from Tunis. Publication of this report is held in some quarters to bear a direct, connection with the forthcoming304 words
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Article58 1938-12-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Saturday. j^CRE than 40 children attended the Christmas party held yesterday by the Malacca Club. The children were entertained to tea and, after games, they went to the haM where Father Christmas (Mr. Bea'dnell) gave away gifts.. The party was organised58 words
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Article48 1938-12-25 3 (From Our Ovr. Correspondent) KUng. The Methodist Mission proposes to eyteud the Anglo-Chinese School, Klang. The extension will comprise four additional classrooms, a hall with stage and dressing room, and a library and reading ioom at a cost of $50,000. Government #U1 provide $20,00048 words
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Article, Illustration42 1938-12-25 3 This newly -wedded London couple, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Forbes, are planning .a honeymoon, a million sweethearts dream about sailing in a little yacht in the South Seas and spending a year among the romantic islands.42 words
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356 1938-12-25 3 Leaving He Told Guests "Have A Good Time WHEN Mr. Dundas Simpson left Caxton Hall, Westminster, with his bride to catch a 'plane at Croydon for their honeymoon abroad, he left the instruction: "See that everybody has a good time." Back from his honeymoon,356 words
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109 1938-12-25 3 Vienna, Saturday. NINE HUNDRED Viennese Jews have been released from the Dachau concentration camp. Tiiey were among those arrested as a result of the assassination by a young Polish Jew of Herr vom Rath, secretary of the German Embassy in Paris. The release is believedReuter - 109 words
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Article, Illustration65 1938-12-25 3 The Bar. David Mathew. Chaplain to the i atholic Students of the liaivenUr of London, hu bam appointed Auxiliary Bish»p U Cardinal Bintler. Archbishop of Westminster He has also been appointed titular Bishop of Ella. The Bew Bishop who is 36, was In the Royal Nary65 words
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79 1938-12-25 3 Lima, Saturday. TWO resolutions designed to check the activities of foreigners will be placed on the plenary session agenda of the Pan-American Conference at the Instance of the International Law Sub-commi f .tee. The first, adopted by the whole subcommittee, defines the attitude of theReuter - 79 words
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63 1938-12-25 3 Paris, Saturday. jyjß. Chamberlain's forthcoming visit to Rome is welcomed in a letter which the Ex-Servicemen's Association has sent to the British Legion. The letter adds: "As ex-Service-men we rejoice. We' are certain one day our common Mediterranean and western Interests will enable our ItalianReuter - 63 words
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62 1938-12-25 3 WHEN Tham Kuan, 19-year-old Can- tonese, appeared before Mr. Conrad Oldham, Singapore Second Police Magistrate, It was al'.eged he had been one of a gang, armed with a knife or pistol, who robbed a house .n Bencoolen Street of $5,350 in cash and Jewellery. After62 words
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Article310 1938-12-25 3 German-U.S. Rupture Berlin Press Comment Berlin, Saturday. IDENTICAL comments in the German press today on Senator Pittman's anti-German statement on Thursday, obviously inspired by central authority, surest in a veiled form the possibility of a rupture in Germano-Amcrican diplomatic relations. Berllnrr Tageblatt says: "If thj systematic campaign shou'd be cf>:<tinucd310 words
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58 1938-12-25 3 New York. Saturday. CEVEN persons were killed when a v large army bomber, engaged on a trans-continental flight from San Francisco to New York, crashed In flames during a heavy rainstorm in Union Town, 100 miles from Birmingham. Alabama. The explosion apparently occurredReuter - 58 words
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Article88 1938-12-25 3 U7HEN an 18-year-old unemployed Chinese pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery, before Mr. L. B. Gibson, in the Criminal District Court, yesterday. Chief Court Inspector Lissamer told the court that accused was one of three Chinese who held up a Chinese clerk and88 words
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Article, Illustration25 1938-12-25 3 Mr. Richard John lieaUie- ;eamaa ("Dick Seaman"), the famous British racing driver, and hi- bride, Fraulein Erica Popp, of Munich,25 words
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Advertisement228 1938-12-25 4 A REAL CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR EVERYBODY! A PICTURE SPECIALLY MADE FOB YOUR ENJOYMENT DURING THE FESTIVE^SEASON! iisitaTW ALHAMdRA 3-15, 6-15 1 JL?l— —^-1 WISHIN A G M A EVkv° U K^ TIIONS I MMHHHfI| '-i-J I 20th Century-Fox I B 1: presents I SONJA w^ mtf^Ti H F H IF228 words
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Advertisement309 1938-12-25 4 Hearty Yuletide Greetings from COLUMBIA FILMS OF MALAYA LTD, (INC. IN U.S.A.) 76. ORCHARD ROAD., SINGAPORE. LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 THE YEAR'S MERRIEST I V m^. JM COMEDY ROMANCE FOR L^J^^^^^^BpS the grand occasion EBSmmmS/mWßmwißßKSinm ERROL FLYNN in WARNER BROS. Or**U«t Comedy Hit! THE PERFECT SPECIMEN «tth EDWARD EVERETT -nRTON.309 words
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Advertisement240 1938-12-25 4 We Wish all our Patrons ji MERRY CHRISTMAS CAPITOL "The Big Theatre with the Big Pictures" »4 SHOWS TODAY <c TOMORROW II 11 A.M. 3.15 6.15 9.15 II Here is your Ideal XMAS Entertainment! p^— r j SPENCER TRACY and K,^dpVß^ in M.G.Ms outstanding Triumph Mm. of 1938J^mMmi "BOYS Ifl240 words
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Article220 1938-12-25 5 Australia's Strategic Link With Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney Dec 14 JJARWIN, Australia's northern outpost and strate--7 qic defence link with Singapore, is to have two Royal Australian Air Force squadrons, instead of one, established at Darwin by early in 1940 as a result of220 words
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Article, Illustration46 1938-12-25 5 From lert: Miss Joyce Grano, Mrs. H. B. Mussared and Miss Jean Moore of Perth, who arrived in Sin japore yesterday by the Blue Funnel vessel Gorgon with a party of 30 West Australians, who will spend their Christmas holidays in Malaya.46 words
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Article, Illustration361 1938-12-25 5 Isako Talks About His Circus And Tells Some Circus Stories THE diminutive Indian clown Hulla of Isako's circus, which opened its Singapore season last night, is the most lively member of the 100 artists and gives more trouble than the 300 animals, the manager told a Sunday Times reporter as361 words
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Article216 1938-12-25 5 F. M. S. ISSUES HIGHWAY CODE (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. A HIGHWAY Code which may In the future be distributed to all motor drivers and to other road users is published in the F.M.S. Government Gazette in draft form. It has been prepared in the offices of216 words
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Article66 1938-12-25 5 The Police Band will play on Thursday at Fairer Park at 5.30 p.m.— March, The Great Little Army (Kenneth J. Alford); Overture, The Caliph of Bagdad (Boieldieu); Selection Gold Diggers (Harold Arlen); Waltz, Nights of Gladness (Ancliffe); Spanish one-Step, Flame of Desire (Maurice Benoit); Suite, A Trip to66 words
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Article90 1938-12-25 5 Three Wickets With One Ball! p A I SY HENDREN told North Middlesex Cricket Club how he once took three wickets with one ball. "Number eight and number nine were batting," he said, when number eight hit the ball to cover point. The two batsmen, watching the ball, crashed into90 words
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Advertisement30 1938-12-25 5 SEE MISCHA AUER IN HIS BEST AND FUNNIEST ROLE! HUM*, t A Ib)^ i I Vjk Th. NEW UNIVIRSfI f Bb\ Bjl piHtnu fl < niun i in NEXT CHANGE PAVILION30 words
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Advertisement90 1938-12-25 5 Bp^*^*^! 1118 fi fy^ f flWHa*lß9 L ll^^VitJ *ljp Jlff^^W bYbV i^bT Bfll P^ui flCai itb I^Ejm /9£*v&lfl I* t f~" M I TODAY— XMAS DAY SPECIAL XMAS TIFFIN ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 12.30 to 3 pm. $Z.M. 12 30 to 2 n.m SPECIAL XMAS DINNER ORCHESTRAL CONCERT ™> to 1* P-m.90 words
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Advertisement221 1938-12-25 5 BROOKS mTISH MADE PT TPTT TDC '■("'ffusr itO KUr 1 UKt, APPLIANCE "CUSHIONS OF AIR ON BANDS OF EASE" Gentle, yet adequate From our large stock support given by auto- of Brooks appliances matic air cushions. Invisible there is one which will through clothing. meet your c^. WRITE OR CALL'221 words
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Article101 1938-12-25 6 DURING the week ending Dec. 17, 1938, exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 19,835 cases, of which: 10.524 (53 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 945 (5 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 1,500 (7 per cent.) cases to101 words
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Article789 1938-12-25 6 BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Quiet Conditions Due To Holiday Influence •THE feature of the local market* during the past week was the steadiness of commodity prices, both tin and rubber, although only a small turnover was experienced, have shown only small fluctuations and both789 words
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Article226 1938-12-25 6 New Drive In South China THE Japanese intend to press on to the antimony mines of South China, it is learned from an authoritative Japanese source. When the mlnrs hav e been seized a Japanese monopoly will be created. All antimony needed will be earmarked for226 words
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Article198 1938-12-25 6 Singapore, Dec. 24, 12 noon. Buyers sellers Gambler $7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.50 Java Cube $12 00 Pepper. White Muntok $11.75 White $11.25 Black 8.12y 2 Copra. Mixed $3.00 Sun Dried $3.30 Sago Flour. Llngga $2.20 Fair $2.17'^ Sarawak $2.15 Jeloteng. Palcmbang $6-25 Banja $7.00 Sarawak $700 Tapicca.198 words
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Article1292 1938-12-25 6 Fraser And Co.'s List FRIDAY, DEC. 23. 1938: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 3s 7>4d'4s l%d Asam Kumbang <« 28s 30s oom Austral Malty t« «3» n m Ayer Hltam (5s) 22s 23s 6d Ayer Weng ($1) -59 -64 Bangrin Tin 21s1,292 words
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Article164 1938-12-25 6 List Supplied By Messrs Fraser Co. FRIDAY, DEC. 23, 1938: 5 P.M Company Dividend Boolu Inn cloBe Hong Kong Tin b% final less tax Kllllnghall 2%<* final less tax Southern Klnta 2V4% lnt Dec. 28 SungeiLuas 3% Final Dec. 24 Sungel Way 2Vz% Jan o f Takuapa164 words
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Advertisement313 1938-12-25 6 nnVBUB HDIHE IEBVE ifl 1939 Wonderful Worlds \*^P (f '^Sp/I j/xH^F or t travels on one of /•A -/JT**^.^ those incredible new lift.; ■r~do*^w/o»+^-C- Streamline trains afc -r.H.<^/ No Longer Afraid •to Comb Her Hair A/fr wing Kctalko i bald patch on Never before have you used tfw crou.ii of313 words
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Article267 1938-12-25 7 Japan's Mammoth Project BRICKS FROM WAR RUINED AREAS Workmen Are Chinese A MAMMOTH Japanese airfield is now in the course of construction approximately 18 miles to the west of the Shanghai-Nanking Railway's Shanghai North Station, according to the China Press. Bricks for use in the field, the267 words
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Article220 1938-12-25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Saturday. THREE Christmas parties for children of all nationalities were held here at St. David's School, the Malacca Volunteer Corps headquarters and the French Convent. More than 400 children attended the Christmas party held by the Malacca Volunteer Corps. The party220 words
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Article67 1938-12-25 7 *r-HE Portuguese sloop Ooncalo Velho, under the command of Senhor Capitao de Pragata Henrique Owen Pinto, on her way to Lisbon fratn Macao, will visit Singapore and is expected to arrive here at noon today. Her tonnage Is 1.435. R.he was constructed by R. tt W.67 words
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Article, Illustration298 1938-12-25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Saturday. A FORMER xoell-known Malacca resident was the honorarry organiser of a London entertainment held recently in aid of the Ampleworth Hostel in Bayswater, London. She is Donna Dorothea di S. Pcralta Lanktree, daughter of Mr. S. M.298 words
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Article265 1938-12-25 7 COMEWHERE in the high altitudes of Burma there is believed to be a species of deer of which no museum in the world possesses a specimen. An American expedition will try to find one. This animal, the black barking deer, is said to have265 words
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Article99 1938-12-25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang, Saturday. IMR. K. Thumbipll ai. Registration ITI Clerk of the Land Office, Klang, Is to proceed to the office of the Secretary to Resident, Kuala Lumpur. He has been a resident of Klang for the past 15 years and is a keen all99 words
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Article, Illustration54 1938-12-25 7 Photograph of the Malacca Municipal Commissioners, with the president of the Commission, taken after last Wednesdays meeting. Left to rlfht: Mr. E. C. Martin. Mr. A. S. Williams, Capt. All bin Maidin Mr L A. Chittjr, Mr. G. W. Bryant (President), Mr. Tan Chonj Lek, Mr Tan Soo Chon« and54 words
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Article43 1938-12-25 7 fIRLS from the age of sixteen may icork as cabir "boys" or apprentices in their fa °rs' ships (up to 250 tons) if their hers are skippers, it is announced in Berlin. This is to help to combat shortage of labour.43 words
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Article, Illustration87 1938-12-25 7 A FTER a vain search for work in Singapore, five Chinese have established themselves as shoeblacks Their first pitch was in People's Park, in Chinatown. Now they can be found in Raffles Square, the Esplanade and High Street. Interviewed by a Sunday Times Reporter, one of the shoe-blacks87 words
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Article22 1938-12-25 7 Following the decision of the Klang Sanitary Board, the "Stop— Look— Go' traffic signs will be replaced by "Slow —Major Road Ahead."22 words
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Article227 1938-12-25 7 DLANS have been completed for the establishment of the first Buddhist school in Malaya. It will be erected in Singapore, on a site in Tessensohn Road, a short distance from the Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, or Tiger Temple, in Race Course Road. The school will227 words
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Article88 1938-12-25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang. T^HE teachers of the Gospel Hall Sunday School, Klang, entertained their pupils, trfeir parents, and friends, to tea in the hall last Sunday. More than 50 children and adults were present including Misses Shirliff, Gibson, and Parkinson who came from Lumpur.88 words
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Advertisement147 1938-12-25 7 HOTELS LONDON CALLS INSISTENTLX and enjoy at cither HOTEL RUBENS /ffijj^ Buckingham Palace Road facing Buckingham Palace dgTOp or HOTEL *M REMBRANDT .X<^r^|A South Kcnsm^on, S.W. <7.r^jdiHß^ facing the Victoria and Albert Museum Every attention In pleasing surrounding PERFECT QIIETUDE THESE COMFORTABLE HOTELS WITH ACKNOWLEDGED RENOWNED CATERING have running hoc147 words
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Article374 1938-12-25 8 MR. T. Yeifuku, of Talchong Kongsi. Slnpapore writes to The Sunday Times as follows: In your Issue of Dec. 11 you pubiisnea an account of the movements of certain Japanese fishing boats under the bold heading "Mystery Move by Japanese —Fishing Craft Suddenly Leave Singapore—Watch on China374 words
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Advertisement330 1938-12-25 8 \7OU will notice the differ- l< I i I X encc m quality at once! l|p I Craven 'A are so exception- j| We I ally smooth, so cocl and fresh. I Remember too, that these |p cork tipped curettes will g| nor affect your throat. Switch Ito Craven 'A330 words
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Miscellaneous1295 1938-12-25 8 Two Days' Wireless Programmes 8 ->5 Band of His Majesty's Coldstream Guards (by permission of Colonel J. A. L. Whlttaker. Commanding Coldstream Guards I. conducted by Captain J CausUy Wlndram. Director ot Music, Coldstream Guaras. 8.50 Big Ben. Close down. TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 0 C 5 (GMT) -Big Ben.1,295 words
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Miscellaneous410 1938-12-25 8 NIRONT TODAY yu.\ fiOl me i (4?6 ra). PMN 10.26 me (29.2 m.). VUB 1t.86 met (25.3 m.). VDD 9.65 me f (31.20 m a.m. 7.50-9.05 Church services. 9.05 Recital. .0.25 Music. .0.50 Operettas. .1.20 Orchestra. p.m. .2.20 Recorded music 1.10 News. 1.20 Variety. 2.10 News. 2.20 Close down. 4.50410 words
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Article, Illustration1394 1938-12-25 9 Mainly About Malayans By The Onlooker WELL-KNOWN to some 60,000 seamen of all nationalities who are engaged and discharged in the shipping office at Singapore is the jovial Deputy Shipping Master, Mr. E. H. D. Valberg. A walking encylopaedia on shipping matters, he can quote at length complicated sections from1,394 words
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486 1938-12-25 9 TRIBES WHICH HAVE NOT YET SEEN A WHITE MAN During an Interview given to number of reporters by the Dutch explorer and ethnologist, C.R. de Goeje, the latter made the following statement "I attached myself to a mL-sion engage! for three years In marking out the frontier between Surinam and486 words
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Advertisement310 1938-12-25 9 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. served 12 noon to 2.30 p.m. $1.75 per Cover 1. Stnfjed Eggs with Caviar 2. Hot Consomme or 3. Chilled Tomato Juice 4. Asparagus Cream 5. Fried Fillet of Kuro Lemon or 6. Cold lobster, Mayonnaise Sauce 7. Swiss Cheese Flan S. Fricasse of Lamb with Pimientos310 words
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Article, Illustration1102 1938-12-25 10 THE proclamation Oh, to the deuce with that let's get on I gave out the presents from my sack tensely and as quickly as I could. The many wise-cracks I had prepared stuck in my throat when I looked at the unamused children, and1,102 words
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Article90 1938-12-25 10 WIDOW WHO INHERITED £2,250,000 LADY DALZIEL OF WOOLER— widow of Lord Dalzlel of Wooler, the man who Introduced taxi-cabs to Londonhas died In London ten years after her husband. Lord Dalzlel, who was chairman of the Pullman Car Company and president of the International Sleeping Car Company, left more than90 words
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Article478 1938-12-25 10 Astronomer Royal Makes His Forecast •"PHE Astronomer Royal, Dr. H. Spencer Jones, delivered at Goldsmiths' Hall the Norman Lockyer Lecture of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Dealing with the planets, he suggested that Mars, which now lacked oxygen, an essential for life, was in478 words
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Advertisement106 1938-12-25 10 V Jr If I \tK *y^"" I i 11 TAKE ALL THE UNHARNESSED ENERGY AND BEAUTY OF THE |HORNYCROF| THOROUGHBRED; TAME AND GENTLE IT; WITH PATIENCE AND (SINGAPORE LTD.) UNDERSTANDING MOULD AND GROOM IT TO PERFECTION; DRAW JI PC v J'F tr f"™??/ 0 Federal Motor Oarage Lta.—ipon. ON ITS106 words
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Article1368 1938-12-25 11 First Stewart Who Ruled England "THE WISEST FOOL IN CHRISTENDOM" JAMES I OF ENGLAND Clara And Hardy Steeho'm. Michael Joseph Limited. 15!- net THE close of the reign of Queen Elizabeth has been held for many reasons to have been the end of an era in English history. The great1,368 words
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Article440 1938-12-25 11 THREE READABLE NOVELS Age of Consent. By Norman LindsayWerner Laurie. Is. 6d. The Code of the Woosters. By P. G. Wodehouse. Herbert Jenkins. Colonial Library. Count Azar. By Vladimir Krymov. The Bodley Head. 3s. 6d. THE ungodly can always expect to spend a Joyous hour or so with a Norman440 words
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Article196 1938-12-25 11 These Names Make Words 29 TfVERY day we use words which commemorate the fame of some man or xooman or place that would otherwise be forgotten. Few people know how these names came to be common words, a:.d in this special Sunday Times serie of short articles the story of196 words
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Article133 1938-12-25 11 NAMES of places and names of people both figure In this series of names that made words, but the word Academy Is one of the few that are derived from the names of both a place and a person. Of Academos, the man from whose name this word has133 words
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Article443 1938-12-25 11 SHORT HISTORICAL PLAYS Short Historical Play: By Modern Authors. Edited. By E.R. Wood, B.A. Macmlllan Co. Ltd. 2s. 6d. HPHIS little book contains without doubt 12 excellent playlets and every one of them is worth reading. Some of the contents Ad passages of the plays are founded on historical records,443 words
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Article46 1938-12-25 11 Sex in Married Life. By George Ryley Scott. T. Werner Laurie. LJERE is a thoroughly practical and useful little book which should prove very helpful and be widely read. It is constructive. Is written with knowledge, and deals with a difficult subject in a sympathetic way.46 words
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Article538 1938-12-25 11 NEWMAN AND HIS FRIEND "GEORGE" THE BICYCLE Ride to Russia. By Bernard Newman. Herbert Jenkins' Colonial Library. IUIR Newman took "George," his trusty bicycle, in the summer of 1937 and set out to ride across Europe to Russia. One of the conditions of his contract with the538 words
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Article186 1938-12-25 11 Modern Youth Exposed Youth be Damned By Beckles Willson. Werner Laurie. 6s. JUIR Beckles Is so tired by the claims to omnipotence of modern youth that he sets about a lively exposure of their fallings and shortcomings. Their manners and morals, their lack of finesse, their general Ineptitude, Industrially, artistically186 words
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Advertisement233 1938-12-25 11 GREEN CIRCLE LIBRARIES 18-F, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. ALL THE LATEST PUBLICATIONS AT CHEAP RATES. NEW BOOKS EVERY MAIL. SPECIAL RATES. OUTSTATION MEMBERS. CLUB MESSES. HOURS Or BUSINESS:- 8.30 A.M. TO 6 P.M. \~i-< ''<% r P O certain early races of mankind the ÜBMHKr^ '?*jßfc ;J^fl oa i tree was233 words
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574 1938-12-25 12 Behind The News By Crux Australis TN a little Japanese barber shop not far from the city's bright lights, they make neat distinctions when handing magazines to customers. After taking your coat and leading you to a chair, little Miss Tokio digs in her magazine pile and fishes out what574 words
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Article, Illustration79 1938-12-25 12 France and Marianne, the dolls presented to Princess Eiizabe.h and Princess Margaret by the children of France, arc bring exhibited to the public at St. James's Palace. The dolls were offered as gifts for the princesses on the occasion of the State visit of the King79 words
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Article492 1938-12-25 12 Home Command For Palestine G.O.C. IMPORTANT changes in Army posts were announced by the War Office on Dec. 5. They included the appointment of a new Quartermaster-General to the Forces, a new Director-General of the Territorial Army, and a temporary General Officer Commanding British Forces492 words
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Advertisement554 1938-12-25 12 RICH POOR ALIKE SUFFERVT^iiI^^ Millions are turertng from Premature rM AI AJ Impotency, Eariy did age, A other ravages m/!t83B&a8& caused by Malnourishment They may get mi:£ &2aB»l Plenty of Food bit i! Does Not Sive Them mwm Sufficient MINERALS. VITAMINS lODINE to |1 W%\ Combtt the St-enu aus Malayan554 words
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Advertisement488 1938-12-25 12 SEVERE PAINS IN THE STOMACH Everyone who has endured the torment of stomach pains will sympathise with Mr. P. Many who still suffer with stomach trouble can benefit from hit experience. If you neglect nature's warning you may oe faced with serious danger. If you do as Mr. P. did—488 words
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Article, Illustration676 1938-12-25 13 Singapore Was Once Popular For Weddings Of Couples From Netherlands India ~Y E^RS ago Singapore was a popular place for weddings with two sections of the Dutch community of Netherlands India. Couples would make a dash to this city and get married, perhaps by special676 words
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Article228 1938-12-25 13 MRS. BROWN AND HER BABY London, Dec. 9. DEOPLE mind their own business in Trinity Road, Tooling, S. W. So no one took much notice of the new tenant of the basement flat at No. 103 when she arrived a fortnight ago, says the Daily Express. She said her name228 words
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120 1938-12-25 13 IyiATARA, in Southern Ceylon, was thrown into an uproar when a bride refused to go through with her wedding on the appointed day. The bridegroom was furious and thought the whole affair had been arranged to humiliate him. An ugly scene seemed inevitable.120 words
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104 1938-12-25 13 QECAUSE she declined to billet an D aircraftman for the night during the crisis, Mrs. Lilian Avenell, licensee of the Duke of Edinburgh public-house, Richmond ./ay. Shepherd's Bush, appeared at West London police court. She pleaded not guilty to a summons that,104 words
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Article29 1938-12-25 13 Pittsflrld, Massachusetts, courts have decided that Gerald Bradford, a resident of Jersey, Is entitled to Inherit half of a £500.000 trust fund left by his grandmother, Mrs. Ann Bradford.29 words
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Article269 1938-12-25 13 Queer Marriage Tangle Widowed Before She Was Wed A WILL just made public in Paris reveals that an Englishwoman was the legal wife of a man who died some months before they were wed. On the French register of civil status Miss Rose Harper figures as the wife of Monsieur269 words
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Article92 1938-12-25 13 Father Called Firemen TWO fire-engines clanged up to a house in Norfolk Square, Brighton. Firemen, seeking signs of flames and smoke, saw only an Agitated Man running up and down the pavement. "Where's the fire?" asked the flre chief. "There's no flre," said the Agitated Man. "My wife's going to92 words
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Advertisement516 1938-12-25 13 A WELL-PAII appointment as Accountant, Secretary, q Accountant, Officer Manager. Shlnplng pert. Bank or Insurance Office.- Cashier Book-keeper. Is within your reach II you tl by post with The School of AccouiUanc the lending organisation In the British Emi for the bulldli:? of Successful Buslr Careers. Write for Free 183516 words
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360 1938-12-25 14 Opinion Greetings The Straits Times tOMTORIAL. MANAGERIAL AM) ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street. Singapore. MALAYA is an unusual country in that Its major festivals are split up among several races and creeds, but that does not lessen *he wide appeal of Christmas. Among the English-speaking community at least, whether Christian or360 words
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Article, Illustration1881 1938-12-25 14 Captain Frank Mellor - Christmas Time In Northern Nigeria Captain Frank Mellor By A few years ago, shortly after my arrival in littleknown Northern Nigeria (West Africa), I was stationed at Minna, the headquarters of the Niger Province, an area, be it noted, about the size of Yorkshire and Lancashire combined. There the railway1,881 words
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Advertisement191 1938-12-25 14 I Q^Ol^ TEL: 4310 «UFACTUR!NG DISPENSING OPTICIANS Ie optical house I 65. STAMFORD ROAD. SINGAPORE. THY OUM TASLORIMC We only solicit your trial order. MIEN CHONG S'vore 1 mott up-to-date Tailor. I 34, Colemar. St. Phone 4816. I SURE LIVING WITH BIG PROFITS to guaranteed by selling ■hosiery, drapery, underwear,191 words
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Advertisement127 1938-12-25 14 The KEW WORLD CABARET TEA DANCE. ADMISSION FREE Tars., Than., and Sat, to B. SO p.m. AFTER DINNER DANCES ADMISSION M CTS. Every ni<ht from 9.31 p.m. to midnight PIANO TUNING -REPAIRS REMOVALS. HIRE E. CHARLES. Phone 2902. 212, Orchard Rd. <£^watch /mm Guaranteed 2 years^^^S| Stores for 14.50 ]L[>^J*127 words
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255 1938-12-25 15 SIX KINGS AND A QUEEN TO TALK TO AMERICA Broadcasts From 17 Countries WORLD'S FAIR PLAN New York. A NOVEL series of world-wide broadcasts by 17 countries participating in the New York World's Fair is being arranged for January, February, March and April. Speeches by the rulers and eminent statesmen255 words
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Article52 1938-12-25 15 Brighton. I AFTER shouting Ol while dancing the Lambeth Walk. Herbert George Brennan (flfty-two), a retired civil servent, of Clarendon Villas, Hove, collapsed. He was attended by a doctor, who was at the dance, but after treatment had continued for some time he was found to52 words
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Article31 1938-12-25 15 In a lawsuit at Manchester: Q.: Did he drink much? A.: Well, I once had a glass of beer with him, but it was fourteen or fifteen years ago.31 words
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Article165 1938-12-25 15 Said He Would Live To 100 DIES AT 67 r\R. Stavros Constantine Damoglou, a Greek who, when in London, lived on vegetables, fruit and brown bread, and boasted that any one who did so could reach the age of 100, has died in Mexico, aged 67. Sunstroke killed him. He165 words
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Article69 1938-12-25 15 CANADIAN OIL WILL DEFEND BRITAIN Winnipeg. MR. Aberhart. Premier of Alberta, who has been conferring at Ottawa with the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, said that the Turner Valley oilfield In Alberta Is being conserved for refuelling British warships and aeroplanes at Vancouver If necessity should arise. The British69 words
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Article, Illustration416 1938-12-25 15 Singapore Flying Field Isolation Hospital WATCH ON PLANES WHICH MAKES CITY VIRTUALLY IMMUNE CINGAPORE is made virtually immune from the peril of infectious disease carried by air owing to the provision of an isolation hospital at the Singapore Airport, as part of its organised medical service. The hospital416 words
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Article, Illustration120 1938-12-25 15 London. CIGNOR Mussolini has decided that Mickey Mouse pictures are the only foreign films which may be shown in Italy. The Rome correspondent of The Times says that It has now been decreed that Mickey Mouse Is not incompatible with Fascist Ideals and he is120 words
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166 1938-12-25 15 'Please Sir, Find The Senora Anita' I EE WORLEY, American viceconsul in bomb-torn Barcelona, opened his morning mail and found this letter: "lam an American sailor. When my ship was last In Barcelona I married a girl and promised to send her money so that she could Join me in166 words
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Article41 1938-12-25 15 The French Government having decided to raise the status of the French Legation at Bucharest to that of an Embassy, the Rumanian Government is to take similar steps In the case of the Rumanian Legation In Paris.41 words
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Article180 1938-12-25 15 A N executive has practically nothing to do, according to Mr. J. Dyer Simpson, general manager of two insurance companies. That is, nothing to do except To decide what Is to be done; To tell somebody to do it; To listen to reasons why It should not be180 words
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218 1938-12-25 15 HOPE OF A NEW ERA •pHE Archbishop of York, Dr. Temple, wilting in the York Diocesan leaflet, states: "We prepare for Christmas this year In a mingled spirit of thankfulness and repentance; of anxiety and hope. "We must still feel thankful that we look forward218 words
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Article91 1938-12-25 15 "THE mystery of the disappearance of several dogrs In the vicinity of Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, is believed to have been cleared up as a result of a police raid on an unlicensed eating-house In Kau Kul Fong Road. On the tables in the91 words
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Article31 1938-12-25 15 Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops In Germany may no longer be addressed as "Excellency" but merely as "Herr Archbishop" or "Herr Bishop" under a ruling of the German authorities.31 words
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Advertisement189 1938-12-25 15 YOU Can FEEL YOUNG AGAIN! -And Full of &TZH Fit as I NEW POWHI CM; I Yes! You can benefit from K^ C J B s i > the wonderful aid of Dr. V^J abletB i Cassell's Tablets. Start V/^-Z^*^ i taking this Wonder Tonic f A 1 NOW and189 words
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Advertisement40 1938-12-25 15 N'tW and Better/ fIH) 11 j^N^ 1 Don't ask for GLUCOSE, I 1 but say firmly and politely I COW GATE I L UCOSE A" b VJ you will then get something m BETTER and somethir DIFFERENT. 2 APB IS40 words
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Article665 1938-12-25 16 Nathaniel Gubbins - Nathaniel Gubbins By THE English are always worrying about their weather, though you would think after all these years they would stop bothering about It. Nobody can change it. The weather will be as damnable this year and next year as it was last year and665 words
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1405 1938-12-25 16 Gobind Singh's Birthday Is Celebrated This Week SIKHS all over the world celebrato the birthday of their last and tenth guru Gobind Singh next Thursday, and men, women and children will throng the temples at the various centres to take part in the celebrations which will last the whole day.1,405 words
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Advertisement133 1938-12-25 16 J&ftU IKS ii— rr isjffy r;M]f/ll HRaHEH Did you Maclean your teeth to-day? Ah! I see you did MACLEANS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE If you use MM Denut.-:cc, try the new MACLEAN* SOLID PEROXIDE DENTIFRICE EYE EXAMINATIONS. EYEGLASSES. EXCLUSIVELY. THE NEW 18 POINT KXAMINATION COVERS EVERT POSSIBLE EYE DEFICIENCY. fTH^MP/ON NQPTICAL133 words
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Advertisement272 1938-12-25 16 Choose Parker Vacumatic for THE PRINCELY GIFT This pedigreed beauty wholly expresses your good taste and esteem 1 What more appropriate gift could run* dry suddenly. No rubber {§2§BjW you Rive for birthdays, graduations, sac, no piston pump. Sealed mecha- /?s^§s/ or any gift time? Parker Vacumatic nism in top272 words
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Miscellaneous385 1938-12-25 16 CONTRACT BRIDGE jy-\r nput 1 TTOTTP \CT<Q which would allow him a good play for 15 I 1 nn» r \J\JK. iAVvr,O game But ac aga i nst lnat( the chance WHILE we have many times that could be made was j *u j 17 mi- n r practically overwhelming.385 words
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Article, Illustration554 1938-12-25 17 CLAIMS HE WAS BORN 142 YEARS AGO Blind Caretaker Of Singapore Kramat Major And Wife's Clothes CHANGES HERMIND 50 TIMES A DAY Judgment For Firm Of Dressmakers QUESTIONS about his wife's fur coat, which was said to have been altered a number oi times and had five collars made for554 words
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Article, Illustration55 1938-12-25 17 When devotees ask the spirits for assistance, they tie a "reminder" in the form of a stone to a beam in the kramat. The stones are released after their wish is granted. Pigeons released by devotees to the kramat display no concern at the approach of strangers and hop contentedly55 words
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108 1938-12-25 17 Parents Spending £1,700,000 In America For Debutantes New York. DARENTS are spending: some 1 £1,700.000 to introduce .their daughters to America's polite society this winter. The actual cost of the parties for 1.000 eligible 18-year-old girls in New York and 15 other of the wealthiest cities in the U.S.A., including108 words
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Article, Illustration52 1938-12-25 17 Portrait busts of many celebrities, are shown at the exhibition of Zeev Ben-Zvi. the younr Palestinian sculptor, at the Matthlesen Gallery, London. The picture shows (left to rljht) busts of the late Dr. Shmariah Levin, Mr. James M.ixton. M.P.' Mr. Hore-Belisha, and Viscount Cecil of Chelwood. Zeev Ben-Zvi is on52 words
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347 1938-12-25 17 ISLE OF DREAMERS WHERE SUICIDE IS UNKNOWN Life In Malaya And Borneo THE island has been found where no mental trouble exists, where the people do not know what suicide is, where there has been no murder within living memory. It is the home of primitive people, Botel Tobago, off347 words
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Article45 1938-12-25 17 I ORD Hawke. who captained York- shire County Cricket Club for 28 seasons and was a former president of the M.C.C.. has left £59.043. In his will, now published, he bequeathed all his property to his brother, the present Lord Hawke.45 words
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99 1938-12-25 17 Toklo. WITH a view to making a bid for the "Blue Riband of the Pacific," the Nippon Yusen Kalsha, the leading Japanese shipping company, has announced a plan for building two passenger ships of 27,000 tons. Each will accommodate 220 first-class. 120 second-class,99 words
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376 1938-12-25 17 Rome. FOLLOW ING the decision of the r American "Mf four film companies, M.G.M., Paramount, Fox and Warner Bros., to withdraw from the Italian market at the end of this month, a somewhat perplexing: situation has arisen. Vlttorio Mussolini, the Duce'o376 words
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Advertisement218 1938-12-25 17 nave you seen the wr^i new season's designs s^ > in ROBIA? You'll find the latest selection at any of the stores w| listed below. Besides delightfV prints there are mJSfe? I styles with criss-cross effects, fine mesh weaves, muslin f types with sprigs, dots or raised threads, others of218 words
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1533 1938-12-25 18 Special Article From The Sunday Times London Office Staff THE black hull and towering buff-coloured superstructure of the 17,000 ton P. 0. s.s. Rajputana loomed out of the fog as I walked across the railway lines to Berth No. 11, King George1,533 words
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Article, Illustration383 1938-12-25 18 r\O YOU keep your eyes open for odd U and curious things which might be material for an unusual picture section In your snapshot album Watch for such sujjects when you are on a picture-taking jaunt, and you I may be surprised at the things you find. Oddly383 words
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Advertisement389 1938-12-25 18 The Acid in Your Stomach Would Burn a Hole in the Carpet tmien you feel lnsllrefl- Will •ctd In your sunnach. SmtX| MT TJf tluit acid la so power- mC| i&IeI Jul that It would burn •i/SKr hole thrown a thick 'J^BJv Jfvj ductlon of stomach juH &ciu&lJy burnod A389 words
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Advertisement134 1938-12-25 18 THE CARS THAT AUSTIN BUILD ARE "BUILT FOR INTENSIVE SERVICE YOU cant get more out of your car than TU C Eft I D its maker has put into it. So. if you I VwK want "intensive service. Austin is your car. It is built to give so much more134 words
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Article, Illustration130 1938-12-25 19 Max Factor's Advice Adequate Supply Of Make-up Materials For Her Guests HOLLYWOOD is a city which is famous, among its many other wonders, for its abundance of Perfect Hostesses. Irene Dunne, Carole Lombard, Mrs. Basil Rathbone, Kay Francis, and Myrna Loy these names come to my130 words
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Article374 1938-12-25 19 DEASONS why are too numerous to mention but the fact is that there is a marked tendency to live more compactly. Wr i1 c grand mansions are pass, into the possession of institutions or of the estate developer, people of quite modest tastes are settling into374 words
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Article764 1938-12-25 19 IUUTS are eaten at all times of the year, of course. But for some reason they enjoy special favour at this time of the year. For that reason many lovely bowls have made their appearance in the shops. They include brass and copper dishes, like those764 words
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Advertisement135 1938-12-25 19 HOME VIA THE CAPE m.v. "BOISSEVAIN" m.v. "RUYS 1 m.v. -TEGELBERG" FIRST CLASS FROM £97 X.P.M. LINE M.V. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated in Holland) That's how you feel after a lf^^j[&^'\ I VELVA MASQUE ff Q^\ TREATMENT f(• C^. X\ HAYHAID'S BEAUTY SALON given by MRS LYNN, 'he ELIZABETH ARDEN135 words
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Advertisement86 1938-12-25 19 MM 7 .^BP^^^^^^^^A TIU KE S AL A S A 4Bp La -ni i. 1 I-\ lil i' V if i— i— ["%>'**•'"' "''^t 7 Mix**'^l^ooih s«ijji- -fll- rt I \|H Free Demonstration Make -Up *LJf— o i* ii- I and Colour Harmony Chart tut V*»"***""' Inf flflflflflflflflflflflflflflfll *•'*'%"< v86 words
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Article, Illustration694 1938-12-25 20 Tissue-Restoring Vitamins Now Incorporated In Body-Building Skin Cream THERE has been much talk about hormones and Vitamin F. as a means of restoring the tissues of one's face, neck and arms. Now, both have been incorporated in a cream which is soft, smooth and, for older women, a real body694 words
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Article, Illustration364 1938-12-25 20 ANGORA COATS ARE "IN" London, Dec. 20. QO much has been said in praise of smooth cloths, yet, just to show the fickleness of fashion, angora coats are "in." Here is a weave which is as fluffy as fine woolly hairs can make it. Knitters who have made bed jackets364 words
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Advertisement234 1938-12-25 20 NEW YEAR SALE GAGE PARIS CHIC HATS »Oo b »Ooi CASH DISCOUNT. MODE ELITE Rodney Houie.— lo Battery Rd, Siiuapore. Men's Dressing Gowns small selection just received. 18, Battery Road, phone 7143 Ist floor, FRESH FLOWERS Always Available, BRIDAL BOUQUETS. BASKETS 4 WREATHS. MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE Just234 words
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Advertisement185 1938-12-25 20 A FREE BOND STREET v^k^vfcu t^C€jtfn£^vt TUX lUIII INNOXA BEAUTY EXPERT AT THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY RAFFLES PLACE Will 8E IN ATTENDANCE HtKt JANUARY 3RD TO 17TH. to advise you on 3kin health, make-up, personal beauty problems and home treatment, and to give you a beautifying treatment in a private room185 words
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Article532 1938-12-25 21 OHADES of women's stockings, which next spring and summer are to be restricted to 15, will range from "carefree" (almost nude) to dark gunmetal. The new shades are announced by the Buyers' and Finishers' Association, who, for the first time, In co-operation with manufacturers, wholesalers and532 words
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Article448 1938-12-25 21 R. G. Goodyear - R. G. Goodyear By Short Story AUTSIDE there was sleet, a bitter wind and a sullen sky. But in here there were bright lights, warmth, a great hum of cheerful noise, a vivid ebb and flow of movement. She had got into the habit of dropping in of448 words
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Article401 1938-12-25 21 Chiras - Horoscope. Chiras By OUTLOOK: We leave the double-faced situation of the last three weeks. A straight, if severe, policy is going to clear all doubts. Compulsory improvement, construction stabilisation, and time-resisting foundations mark our way up to Jan. 6 (full moon). DAILY ASPECTS: Sunday. Dec. 25: Rather highstrung. Wednesday, Dec.401 words
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Advertisement164 1938-12-25 21 A dainty afternoon dress fashioned In mr.-nshine blue crepe. The bodice It finely tucked and buttoned to the waistline. Model by Waingarten. Whitens Your Skin Secretly and Quickly Mo longer need you admire otheri with that Tour tkin w» ai light and attractive a> thcira. One jar of Stillman't will164 words
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Advertisement51 1938-12-25 21 xvy'S N. *f tit I J A jTT?^^FM IL| y* ft \aLCS m p■ ■t-^^^^Rk^S iil<k&^§ aye never one nfcht't *I««P W* s digest every mouthful of food". (Lactogen). W^s Lactogen is as light and digestible ac breattmilk; it is just like breast-milk too, 3ESSl^«&tt in bone building materials and51 words
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Advertisement103 1938-12-25 22 \\\\\\\\\\\\\vv\ For Lasting Service CAMERAS BINOCULA.RS SOLE AGENTS: SCHMIDT CO., 90, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. U' P.S. 23 The Blood is the Stream of Life." rgg* IMPURE BLOOD is the root cause of Skin pa? Diseases, Boils, Eczema, Rashes, Ulcers, Sores, Painful Joints, Rheumatic com- /^jbs^^^. plaints. Unless the blood is103 words
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Advertisement401 1938-12-25 22 Ih -'Wi >'/^^^.- m ocr WELL, WHAT HAVE "NOTHING-I It.vf, YOU BEEN EATING CANT EAT. THESE vJI IL^\ il RFFN LATELY? MORRIO TEETH TUMMY ANO /^J I YOU DO LOOK MY TEETH. LIFE C '*f^^/ 2/3\ lil PEEKY. PETFJR. ISN'T WORTH S^. *i-J_l3i >* i— f WH ATS THE MATTE401 words
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Miscellaneous599 1938-12-25 22 $100 FREE ENTRY CROSSWORD PUZZLE MONEY PRIZES FOR CROSSWORD ENTHUSIASTS OUR WEEKLY "MUST BE WON" OFFER The Sunday Times offers today $100 for a correct solution of the Crossword Puzzle printed below. Should no reader succeed in solving the puzzle correctly the $100 will be awarded in respect of the599 words
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Article1805 1938-12-25 23 " Nomad - Garrison Sports Notes "Nomad" By fOMPLIMENTS of the season everybody— l hope that you will all meet xcith a better fate today than the members of a certain mess on a certain troopship which found ilcelf in the Red Sea on Christmas Day. By a curious mischance this mess was1,805 words
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Article, Illustration20 1938-12-25 23 Photojraph or members of The Coterie taken at their sixth anniversary celebrations in Singapore, at Mr. Tan Boon Liat's bungalow.20 words
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246 1938-12-25 23 Club And Chinese Draw 2-2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca THE Malacca Club drew with the Malacca Chinese in a hockey match played here on the padang. each side scoring twice. The Chinese played with ten men j and, despite this drawback, led 2—l at one stage. The Club, however,246 words
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Article95 1938-12-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. AN interesting hockey match has been fixed for Monday when the married members of the Hospital Club will meet th e single members. The following will be the teams:— Married: H. A. Ibrahim; Dr. W. G. Evans. LatiiT: Jalll95 words
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Article228 1938-12-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. IN a keenly contested game played at the Muar Hospital Club padang, the Muar Chinese hockey team scored a creditable win over the Muar Police by one goal to nil. Play was fast and exchanges were even. The Police defence, which228 words
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Article308 1938-12-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Friday. 'TOE Muar Hospital Sports Club gave "Nasl Bryant" dinner to celebrate the third anniversary of the club and also in honour of Dr. Garllck the Principal Medical Officer, Johore, who was lately made a Date Dr. W. G. Evans, the President308 words
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Article218 1938-12-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. TTHE Malacca High School hockey team, champion school team in Malacca, scored a good win over the Muar Government English School team, school champions of North Johore. when the sides met In a friendly match played at the High School padang218 words
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Article312 1938-12-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. jriELDING a weak side the Muar Chinese hockey team surprised their supporters when they held a I strong eleven raised by Dr. W. G. I Evans to a 2—2 draw. Dr. Evans' XI jhad the services of A. S.312 words
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Article55 1938-12-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, Saturday. AN inter-district tennis match be- tween Segamat and Muar was being looked forward to yesterday but the game was postponed due to the inability of some Muar players to travel. There is a possibility that the matcn will be played in55 words
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Advertisement300 1938-12-25 23 ACHES AND PAINS OF MIDDLE AGE Washed away by New Spa Water. Many men and women ot middle age find their pleasure in life overshadow^: i.y tha physical disorders often associated with this period 1 Unless you prevent tli« trouble, your arteries will become clogged with calcareous deposits, your glands300 words
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Article, Illustration543 1938-12-25 24 Seven Goals To S.C.C.'s One Goal YIELDING a side strengthened with the addition of four men from other up-country States, the combined Perak and Penang Rugby team defeated the Singapore Cricket Club team by 35 points (seven goals) to fi-e (one goal) on the543 words
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Article206 1938-12-25 24 F. M. S. POLICE HOCKEY TRIAL (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. DREPARING for their forthcoming match against the S.S. PoUce, the F.M.S. Police Depot played a trial hockey match against Grenier's Eleven, a team composed mostly of State players, to whom they lost by the odd goal in206 words
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292 1938-12-25 24 SOCCER TEAMS HAVE TRY-OUT FOR S.C.F.A. IN an evenly contested football game played on the Harbour Boara ground yesterday, a Chinese Sports Association side drew with a Singapore Engineering Mechanics Association team, two-all. Both teams are probable entries tor the S.C.F.A. cup competition and tnc standard of football played by292 words
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139 1938-12-25 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. LJOCKEY In the State capital was made more interesting last week by the visit of the Muar Government English School. The visitors created a considerable Impression with their stickwork and combined action. Praise is due to them for139 words
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Article525 1938-12-25 24 PAPYRUS IS SOLD FOR 750 GNS. DEMEMBER Papyrus, which went to America after winning the Derby In 1923 and was beaten in a memorable match against Zev Having gained nearly £90,000 in stud fees for Mr. J. P. Hornung and Major John Courtauld, this 18-year-old stallion fetched only 750 guineas525 words
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252 1938-12-25 24 BELIA CLUB BEAT BATU PAHAT OLD BOYS 2-1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Saturday. DELIA CLUB had to fight hard to beat the Batu Pahat Old Boys by the odd goal in three in a keenly contested game of hockey at the English College ground yesterday. Though lacking the252 words
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Article43 1938-12-25 24 (From Our Jwn Correspondent.) Penang. Saturday. IN an all-Malayan Indo-Ceylonese soccer tie Penang Indians uefeated Kedah Indians by two goals to one. the winning goal being scored three minutes from the end. It was a keen and thrilling came.43 words
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Article512 1938-12-25 24 Comments On Penang Rugby TWO important rugger games were played during the week. The first match was the State team against Perak *n the Malaya Cup competition to decide the wooden spoonists and as expected Perak were beaten by 27 points (three goals and four tries) to 13 points (two512 words
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Article81 1938-12-25 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Saturday. THE Straits Chinese Recreation Club, of Singapore, defeate. the Penang Chinese Recreation Club at rugger this evening on the Victoria Green by nine points (three tries) to three (one try), after leading by one try in the81 words
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Article100 1938-12-25 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Pahat. I*HE Batu Pahat basketball and table tennis teams will again go on a tour through Johore. the proceeds of the games going to the China Relief Fund. Dates for games are Dec. 24— Muar: Dec. 25-Sungei Matl; Dec. 26—100 words
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Advertisement414 1938-12-25 24 CAN MARQUES DUPLICATE THE FEAT OF HENRY ARMSTRONG? on BOXING DAY at HAPPY WORLD TOMORROW NIGHT AT 9.15 P.M. Popular Prices <4Bk $3. $2. $1. &50 cts. ftPm AN EXCELLENT CARD W OF SIX EVENTS V bk As a final and appropriate contribution g H^ to close this year's boxing414 words
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Article371 1938-12-25 25 'layers Slip And Slither On The Wet Ground THE Dutch hockey eleven ended their visit to Singapore yesterday with 1 a s—o5 0 trouncing at the hands of an Army side. The second half was a scramble in the partially flooded Tanglin field. Rain fell371 words
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Article216 1938-12-25 25 *Rom Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, y keen play was seen in the r n> .-Jean lawn tennis tournament held c. he Malacca Club courts when f Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank beat Slme Darby by 76 points to 68 points. Results: (Hong Kong Bank first: O F Strlnglellow216 words
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Article75 1938-12-25 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. In the semi-final of the lr.wn tennis tournament held by Hu Mcdl al Department. H. E. Sequerah and Dr. T. J. DanaraJ defeated Dr. L. E. Vine and F. Kesslar in straight seta 7 f>. 6 2. The winners will mett Dr75 words
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Article, Illustration28 1938-12-25 25 The Eu Eu oasketball team of B; tv Pahat which is touring Johore, p!ayinc table tennis and basketball matches, the proceeds to go towards the China Relief Fund.28 words
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Article104 1938-12-25 25 Johannesburg. Saturday. The first test cricket match began here today. The teams are: M.C.C.: Hammond, Fames, Valentine, Yardley, Glbb, Edrich, Goddard. Paynter, Verity, Wilkinson and Ames. South Africa: Alan Melville (captain). Bruce Mitchell. Dudley Nourse. W. Wade, K. Vlljoen, P. Vanderbyl. A. B. C. Langton. E. Q. Davles.104 words
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Article100 1938-12-25 25 Mr. J. W. Moore won the Royal Johore International Club golf championship, 1938, beating Dr. T. E. Cheah 4 an 1 3. Results First Round I J. W. Moore beat J. N. Dugdr.le, 5 and 4 F. M. Still beat T. W. Doyle, 1 up; T.100 words
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Article117 1938-12-25 25 The following have been selected to play hockey for the V.M.C.A. against the 35th Fortress Co., R.E.. on Moncay at S> 10 p.m on the Anson Road ground: Edward Wee, Tlan Seng. Ranatunga. Elkington. Suratta, I.eembruggen, Xavler, Chin Chye. Thean Ohye, C. Reshty and Imm Meng. V.M C.A.117 words
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Article39 1938-12-25 25 The Chinese Friendly Association held its 15th anniversary celebration yesterday at its clubhouse in Albert Street. A large gathering attended the dinner last night. From 2 p.m. till midnight members enjoyed a Chinese musical and singing entertainment.39 words
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Article, Illustration60 1938-12-25 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Saturday. IN a Rugby game played here today the South Johore team dre«r 3 3 (one penalty goal to one try) with the 41st (Fortress) R.E. The Blia Club (Johore Bahru) hockey team which lost to the Mnar Government English School60 words
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Article1498 1938-12-25 25 DESULTS of yesterday's English and Scottish' football games. ENGLISH LEAGUE Aston Villa 0 Grlmsby T 2 Charlton A 2 Bolton W 1 Chelsea 4 Liverpool 1 Everton 4 Blackpool 0 Huddersfleld T. 1 Brentforl 2 Manchester U. 1 M'brough 1 Portsmouth 0 Arsenal 0 Preston N.E. 2 Leeds1,498 words
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Article69 1938-12-25 25 Barrow 15: Wakefleld T. 6. Broughton H. 12; Oldham 3. Castleford 22; Huddersfleld 0. Dewsbiiry 5: Keighley 10. Halifax 38; Bromley 14. Hull vs. Batley postponed. Leeds 5; Salford 0. Leigh 10; St. Helens 18. Liverpool S. vs. Featherstone R. postponed. St. Helens R. 15; Rochdale H. 13.69 words
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Article19 1938-12-25 25 Barnstaple 11; Plymouth Albion 6. Exeter 13; Devon Serv. 3. All other games cancelled owing to snow.19 words
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Article777 1938-12-25 25 PENANG'S HOCKEY ENCOUNTERS DENANG has not been very successful so far in her inter-State hockey encounters, having only one victory to her credit out of a total of four matches played. Her solitary win is over Kedah, who were never thought capable of offering any opposition to the Settlement. There777 words
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Article435 1938-12-25 25 MALACCA'S STATE HOCKEY GAMES (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. MALACCA had to be content to share the honours in the two inter-state hockey games she played against Negri Sembilan and Penang. Playing against Penang, Malacca led by two goals to nil in the first half. It looked as If they435 words
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Article88 1938-12-25 25 (From Our Ow Correspondent) Batu Pahat. The following are the results of the billiards tournament of the Chinese Recreation Club, Batu Pahat Handicap Event Llm Chal Tlam beat Yeo Geok Soo 300-246. Championship Event; First Round: T. Poh Heng beat Lee Hock Lai w.o; Chan88 words
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Article112 1938-12-25 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Pahat. At the annual general meeting of the Batu Pahat Chinese Recreation Club the following were elected office bearers President, Mr. Llm Ewe Leong; vice-president, Mr. On* Kwee Luan; hon. secretary, Mr. Loke Eng Klat; treasurer, Dr. Ng Geok Seng: sports section.112 words
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Article59 1938-12-25 25 The following have been selected to play Rugby for the V.M.C.A. against Loyals C Co. on Thursday at 5 p.m. on the Balestler Road ground: Yun Cheong; L. Lord, Tesslcr. Hutchinson. Robert Eu: E. Ebert, Seymour; Ranatunga. Vlcary. Lock Leng, Benny Fones, A. O Lord, Benneth, Dlvall, V59 words
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Article53 1938-12-25 25 New York, Dec. 14. TTHE National Baseball League has voted for the use of the yellow ball, provided teams agree. It is believed that the ball will not be useable only in the event of there being masses of white shirts in the bleachers, preventing the batters from53 words
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Advertisement8 1938-12-25 25 PENANG RACES Selections And Form In Page 278 words
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613 1938-12-25 26 But Little To Interest Singapore By Our Badminton Correspondent THE annual general meeting of the Badminton Association of Malaya, which was originally fixed for Sunday next at-Pcnans, has now been postponed to Jan. 15. The annual report and accounts make very interesting reading613 words
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Article226 1938-12-25 26 The sixt;i anniversary celebrations of the Coterie were held at the seaside bungalow of Mr. Tan Boon Liat, at Telok Mata Ikan. Owing to the inclement weather most of thq activities wen' indoors and despite this setback members and friends had a most enjoyable time. The annual general226 words
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Article, Illustration108 1938-12-25 26 Playln- last Tuesday night at the Haw-Par gymnasium hall, the N.A.A.F.A Changi B.P. defeated the Tanglln Barracks B.P. by three games t-> two. Results. (N. A. A F.I. first): Yeo Soon Hack lost to Robert Tan 3—15. 15—2. 13—15; Robert Teow beat Goh Peck Kee 7—15,108 words
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Article88 1938-12-25 26 (From Our Own C: respondent.) Batu Pahat. I The Batu Pahat Lawn Tennis Association held a meeting during the week and the following were elected office I bearers lor 1939 President, Inche Ismail bin Md. Doon; vice-president. Ungku Ismail bin A. Rahman; secretary and treasurer, R. A.88 words
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Article98 1938-12-25 26 Last Sunday the Cheng's Friendly "B" team beat the Roxy B.P. "B" team by seven games to nil Results (Cheng's first): Scet Kirn Cheng beat Richard Tan la— l 2, 15—12; Gan Pch Yew beat Poh Guam Yam 15—12, 13—13 (o—s), 15—6; Mah Bah Chee beat Oh98 words
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Article32 1938-12-25 26 A tea dance will be held at th<s Amicable A.A. premises tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. The president, Mr. Lim Nai Van. will give prizes-, fancy baUocns. and streamers.32 words
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Article, Illustration200 1938-12-25 26 The May B.P. which beat the Beginners HP. I—3 last week-end. From Ml Hock Hwang, Pang En; Guan, A. S. Rajab. Krtnat bin Snrnpan and Omar Lin The Mayfair B.P. which lost to the Chinese Sport? Association 2—3, List week-end. From left: Yeo Kian Hoe, Wee Cheng Hai. Tok Kee200 words
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Article102 1938-12-25 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca Further ties were played in the I badminton tournament held by the Adamevean party, held at their courts |In Durian Daun. Results: Men's Doubles: Tong Hone Kone and Lee Hong Chiang beat Lee Kum Moon and Tan Teck Vim 21—19. 21—18; Scow Chui102 words
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Article107 1938-12-25 26 In a friendly return match the May B.P. beat the Beginners B.P. by four games to three at the home court Results, (May first): Teo Heok Kwong beat Ong Tiang Huat 15—6, 15-9; Pang Eng Guan bear John Tan 15—2, 15—6; A. S. Raj at) lost to Salleh107 words
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Article1168 1938-12-25 26 Selangor Badminton *¥*HE finals of the State men"s open and 1 junior singles took place last week-end, and brought the official season of the local badminton association t> a close. Among those present wore Mr. S. W. Jones, patron of the association, Mr. and Mrs Khoo Telk Ee. Miss J.1,168 words
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Article, Illustration54 1938-12-25 26 The Koxy B P. who lost to the Chsnj FrienJly B.P. by 7 fames to nil at the Rotjr'i courl. ndinc left to right: Kami* Bin All, Wet En- Watt, Foh Gran Yam. Robert Yap, Ch Tlanj Bee. Sitting Peter Francisco, Richard Tan, Shayali C Ha sun, Sim Sit thonx54 words
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Article, Illustration48 1938-12-25 26 The open table tennis cliampion !iip of the Wei Yang Athletic Party: Sitlin* left ta rfcht: lap Sion* M9h (champion > :tnl soh Throw 800 (runnrr-upi who won Urn men's event of 1038. Standing chua Prck Choo (champion) and Yci l\ (runner-up who won ti.e women's event In 1938).48 words
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Article525 1938-12-25 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Suturdav. J^ALAY badminton playjrs and their supporters are showlii- l:e_>n interest in the All Johore Malays tournament besun at the Bukit Zurah Bi School on Thursday afternonr. and continued on Friday. It will b? resumed on Christmas day and wilt ba525 words
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Article834 1938-12-25 27 Favourites Should Not Be Far Out FORM HORSES WILL BE ONES TO FOLLOW TTIK Penang i*ce meeting which opens tomorrow ■hould see one of the best meetings at the northern centre for a long time. Good fields in •11 events do not make winners easy834 words
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Article357 1938-12-25 27 From Cur Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 24. A LL strings were seen out at Penang this morning in preparation for the race meeting starting on Monday and the best gallcp was done by Empire Flower who v/cnt very strongly over three furlongs. Eastern Knight and Drummer Boy were357 words
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Article312 1938-12-25 27 I OCAL table tennis players ran another series of competitions last week In aid of the China Relief Fund. There were three tournaments men's singles, women's singles and inter-club championships and prizes were awarded to the champions and runners-up. There were forty-eight entries for the men's singles312 words
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Article163 1938-12-25 27 'From Our Own Correspondent) Klang. Saturday. THE annual athletic sports of the labourers of Permatang Estate. Banting, Kuala Langat, were held on the school padang. Before the beginning of the sports there was an exhibition of vegetables and goats from the estate Tamil settlement. Mr. H. L. Daly,163 words
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Article50 1938-12-25 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. A RACE from Malacca to Ayer Panas, a distance of 16 miles, will be one of the items in the first Malacca cycle carnival to be held here early In January. After the carnival the management will hod a picnic at Ayer Panas.50 words
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Article, Illustration17 1938-12-25 27 Th e Muar Government English School hockey team which lost 2 l to the Malacca Huh School.17 words
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Article111 1938-12-25 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, Saturday. THERE was a great disappointment yesterday when the Johore State hockey trial fixed between the Probables and the Possibles had to be postponed due to the inability of some of the selected men to play on account of Christmas engagements.111 words
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Article348 1938-12-25 27 Som Pong Defending His Title Boxing Notes •TOMORROW, Boxing Day night, will decide whether or not Som Pong will successfully defend his welterweight title against Ventura Marquez There is no doubt as to who is the better boxer. The Mexican is in a class by himself in the feather and348 words
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Article, Illustration117 1938-12-25 27 Selections by The Sunday Times Penang correspondent are Horses, class 1, div. 1. Pure Gold, Eastern Knight. Horses, class 1, div. 2. Ganderdown, Release. Horses, class 2, div. 1. See You Later, Celtic Bard. Horses, class 2, div. 2. Viola 11. Waltz. Horses, class 2, div. 3.117 words
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Article, Illustration14 1938-12-25 27 The Malacca High School hockey (cam which b«.at the Muar Government English School 4—14 words
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Article539 1938-12-25 27 " Trojan - Review Of North Perak Sport "Trojan" By From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiplng. THE Skye meeting or. the Talping Turf Club, incidentally the .ait race meeting in Malaya of the year, held here last week-end, provided good sport. The weather behaved well during the two days, and. as expected, there were539 words
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Article195 1938-12-25 27 Take These Strengthening Tonic Tablets Too many bouts of fever are dangerous. Each attack leaves your system a little weaker— a littie more prone to far more dangerous ills. If you feel an attack coming on or if you have Just recently recovered, lose no time195 words
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Advertisement221 1938-12-25 27 Wishing Our Patrons A MERRY X'MAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR ENGINEERING TRAINING FARADAY HOUSE. E3tuul;shed 15. 9. Chairman of the Governors THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ROTHES Advisory Principal ALEXANDEH RUSSELL, M.A., D.S.C.. PR S M.I E.E., Principal: W. R. C. COODEADAMS, M.A.. MSc. Ph.D. A.S.C., AMI.E.E. A221 words
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Article, Illustration162 1938-12-25 28 I :i-rtv at RaMrs Hotel comprise J Mr. A. Murgan. Miss R. R. Shutte Mr. K. WruhV Mm >1. I). C>lla»fhan, Miss C. Davis. Mr. T. A. S Hards. Ram people stood on one foot and th~n the other in cabarets, but these people did that on162 words
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