Morning Tribune, 13 February 1936
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Title Section14 1936-02-13 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL. I.— No. 11. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 1936. FIVE CENTS.14 words
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Article190 1936-02-13 1 0l»l»O§ED IN GERMANY A PROTEST i;i ropeax ACCORD Paris, Feb. 11. FRANCO-SOVIET MUTUAL ASSISTANCE PACT WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THE CHAMBER TO-DAY. DESPITE VIGOROUS OPPOSITION FROM THE RIGHT IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE PACT WILL BE APPROVED BY A BIG MAJORITY. Though Germany takes strons; exception theretoReuter Wireless - 190 words
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Article82 1936-02-13 1 New York, Feb. 12. OLANS for a multi-lateral treaty between the American nations excluol Canada are behind the proposed Pan-American Conference on which Pn lidenl Roosevelt has written to the Lat in -American Governments, according Nov.* York Times. Washington, where it Ls said that a treaty emanatingReuter - 82 words
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Article65 1936-02-13 1 Quotas and Japan page 2 Man's Breach of Promise Case 2 Ofl Embargo—Latest 2 Crisis— Court Sequel 3 J mancial News 4 Riser's Share List 5 Cinema News 7 Around Malaya 8 Adelaide Centenary 9 women's Topics 12 and 13 pipping News 15 Radio programmes 16 Rotary Address65 words
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147 1936-02-13 1 Singapore, Wednesday. TWO Indian policemen attached to the Beach Road police station were taken td the General Hospital this evening with somewhat serious injuries received when th ey were attempting to break up a Communist demonstration in Arab Street. The two men were147 words
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Article163 1936-02-13 1 Service To The Antipodes Washington, Feb. 10. MR. Harlee Branch, Assistant Post-master-General of the United States, said the House sub-Committee on ADpropriationa expects establishment of an air mail between America, Hawaii. Australia and New Zealand as soon as the present trans-Pacific service is a success. He did163 words
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Article171 1936-02-13 1 Will Be More Vigorous This Year London, Feb. 12. BRITISH recovery may be more vigorously assisted ln the present year bv the growing revival of international trade, says Messrs J. Henry Schroders' quarterly review. It is pointed out that Britain is no means the only country pulling outReuter - 171 words
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Article59 1936-02-13 1 COLONIES WILL NOT BE HANDED OVER London Feb. 12. JN the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Page Croft and Mr. Mander, Mr. J. H. Thomas announced that the Government were not considering handing over the British Colonies or Mandates to any foreign power as a subject for barter, norReuter - 59 words
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Article136 1936-02-13 1 Malcolm In For Cromarty London, Feb. 11. THE by-election in the Ross and Cromarty Division resulted as follows: Mr. Malcolm MacDonald (National Government) 8.949 Mr. McNeil (Labour) 5,967 Mr. Randolph Churchill (Conservative) 2,427 Mr. Thomas (Liberal) 738 Reuter. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald failed to secure a return toBritish Wireless - 136 words
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Article45 1936-02-13 1 London, Feb. 12. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden in a written answer to a question in the Commons today said no special steps had so far been necessary for the protection of BritiJh interests in North China. The situation was being carefully watched.- ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Advertisement39 1936-02-13 1 i TWO OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS j OF EMPIRE. j I "KEY BRAND," SOUTH AFRICAN j i BRANDY and VERMOUTH FROM THE EXTENSIVE VINEYARD OF SUNNY S. AFRICA j Sole Agents: j JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS, LTD., j (Incorporated in England) I <.39 words
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Article301 1936-02-13 2 Negotiations Pending Singapore, Wednesday. TEXTILE quotas in Malaya have caused imports of Japanese textile goods to fall by ibout fifty per cent., according to a statement made yesterday by Mr. K. Gunji, Japanese Consul-General in Singapore. As i remit negotiations will soon begin between Britain ,\m\ Japan301 words
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Article125 1936-02-13 2 Lovely Singing Of Grace Moore WHATEVER might be the merits or demerits of a screen story, the singing of Grace Moore would lift it out of the rut of mediocrity into the plane of brilliance, and that is what might be said to be the case in "One125 words
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Article21 1936-02-13 2 the N.S. Battalion, F.M.S.V.F. having completed his tour of service in Malaya" proceeds home on Feb. 20, accompanied by Mrs. Balders.21 words
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Article141 1936-02-13 2 Comedy And Romance In "Pursuit" Singapore, Wednesday. COMEDY, romance and action are packed in "Pursuit" Mctro-Gold-wyn-Mayer's hilarious romance of care free adventure on the open road with Chester Morris and Sally Eilers which opened at the Alhambra Theatre today. The story deals with a motoring adventure of a141 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-02-13 2 CHANGING PARIS.— A view taken from the Eiffel Tower. It shows two important changes in progress: the demolition of the Trocadero and the widening of the Pont d'lena.28 words
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Article41 1936-02-13 2 The Maasbode states that the Dutch Royal Packet Company of Amsterdam has given an order for the bullding of a steamer in Germany in exchange for a licence to export an extra quota of Dutch East Indian tobacco to Germany. 14141 words
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Article56 1936-02-13 2 Effective Only If U.S. Join In Geneva, Feb. 11. THE Committee of Experts on the imposition of an oil embargo, according to reliable information, haf decided that effective sanctions cannot be applied if America refuses to participate, but states that an embargo would be successful if America limitedReuter - 56 words
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Article88 1936-02-13 2 Those In Kweichow Suppressed Hongkong, Feb. I_. General Wu Chung Hsin has wired to Changsha, the Hunan capital, stating that the Red menace in Kweichow has been eliminated. He expresses thanks for the assistance given by the Hunan troops. General Lung Yuri, the Yunnan governor, wires stating thatSin Chew Jit Poh - 88 words
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Article179 1936-02-13 2 Judge 's Advice In Breach Suit .From Our Own Peporterr Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 12. REMARKING that mothers dia not want their daughters to Marry ..human volcanoes, and tbnt the plaintiff knew nothing about lovemaking, the Chief Justice, Mr. Ju tiee Thomas, in the supreme court today dismirsiu179 words
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Article121 1936-02-13 2 Japanese Due Here In April A JAPANESE economic mission will arrive in Singapore lowards the enj of April, it is learnt. The mission, which is to be under the auspices of the Japanese Foreign Office, will leave Tokyo at the beginning ot March for Siam. After staying121 words
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Article50 1936-02-13 2 Battle Lasts Half An Shanghai Feb. 12. A FORCE comprising Japanese and Manchukuo troops clashed with another comprising Russians and Mongolians near Buir Lake at dawn yesterday. The former withdrew after a battle lasting half an hour. Both rtdes suffered many casualties.— Sin Chew Jit PohSin Chew Jit Poh - 50 words
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Article30 1936-02-13 2 Mails expected from Europe etc. 'London) by Air (Imperial), genera. delivery of letters 8.25 a.m. to-day Mails expected from Europe (London' by the P. and O. Corfu, 845 a.m. tomorrow30 words
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Advertisement34 1936-02-13 2 START THE DAY ItKiHT. SilviVri-n !H|/J V Hp ______K and keep your scalp healthy. Silvi- 1 jßj IV krin removes dandruff almost over- I _f_f __B W new hair. \l^_____fl| 7 Distributors: ll.\ll \>||\ Singapore34 words
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Advertisement54 1936-02-13 2 A A j KLIM j POWDEREII WHOLE MILK j START A yT.TM^^-_Bg=^PURE FRESH MILK j i COURSE AND WATCH N_^aimrr_rf ...-^lpi HfVl'JI 1I B FORM. ADD WATER THE IMPROVEMENT MBlHBSlit AND YOU HAVE v j IN THE HEALTH OF |I^S^|^| THK FIXEST COWS I J YOUR FAMILY. I Distributors GE54 words
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Article72 1936-02-13 3 Reduced By Over $12,000,000 Ottawa, Feb. 12. Tg_ estimates of expenditure tabled in the new Canadian Government show a net reduction of over $12,0C0,000 in consequence of drastic cutting down. Public Works have been reduced by v $6,000,000, employment ana so cial insurance by nearly $2,000,000. The RovalReuter - 72 words
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Article88 1936-02-13 3 Experiment On Large Scale London. Feb. 11. SPEAKING in the Defence Debate in the House of Lords. Lord Monsell said that the Navy and Air Form had latelv participated in numerous largerale experiments in connection with capital ship* with a view to enabling i tte prrpara tions toReuter - 88 words
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Article67 1936-02-13 3 First Woman Appointed Since 1769 London. Feb. 12. THE first woman to be appointed a Royal Academician since 1769 is Dame Laura Knight, a painter., who has been an associate since 1927. Tlie only other v/omen Royal Academicians were two foundation members of the Institution, which was founded in67 words
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Article76 1936-02-13 3 London, Feb. 12. THE Prospectus is published of an 1 issue of £3,500.000 of 3 4 per cent *ock 1074— 94 of the Central Electricity rd, at par. v\ith this loan the Board will have issued £53.500.000 of stocks. They are empowered to borrow £60,000.000 but the prospectusBritish Wireless - 76 words
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Article65 1936-02-13 3 On Dec. 31 the number of unemployed in Switzerland was 118,775, the highest figure recorded, being 27,575 more than in December, 1934. Nearly half of these belong to the building trades. I Shanghai, Feb. 8. Mr. Chang Kung Chuen, the Minist*r of Railways, has decided to use half of the65 words
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Article35 1936-02-13 3 In Johannesburg last year building plans were passed to a value of nearly t-.000 000, which is £800,000 more than tne record figure of 1934. The building Prcsramme included over 100 large blocks of flats.35 words
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Article374 1936-02-13 3 PEPPER CRISIS: COURT SEQUEL Story Of Attempt To Corner The Market London, Feb. 11. OPENING the case against Messrs. Bishirgian, Howeson and Hardy, the Attorney General said that the prosecution alleged that the prospectus was false as a whole because of omissions of facts which ought to have been statedReuter - 374 words
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Article97 1936-02-13 3 Ice In The] Thames Estuary London, Feb. 12. COLD weather continues throughout the British Isles, but conditions generally, owing to the cessation of the winds were less severe than yesterday, which in many parts was the coldest February day for seven years. Fourteen deaths attributed to the severityBritish Wireless - 97 words
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Article91 1936-02-13 3 Flight Over Atlantic Paris, Feb. 11. ANXIETY is being felt here because the» Trans-Atlantic seaplane Ville De Buenos Aires is many hour^ overdue at Dakar whither she was voyaging from Natal (Brazil) with five members of the crew and one passenger. There has been no wireless communicationReuter Wireless - 91 words
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Advertisement42 1936-02-13 3 "MAX uox* I I 'i__r!R>?*)^i li RAPID-HARDENING CEMENT THE SOLE GENUINE IKOSKOPF PAT EXT WATCHES INTRODUCED /^^^^r\ MILLIONS 70 YEARS L-Sv^B^l ,N USE AGO V«d^__M T DAY MjE^v 7 See the new displays at all dealers. Sole Agents: \Ve_l MoiltOr Ltd. SWfiAPOM.42 words
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Article163 1936-02-13 4 Tone Remains Firm Singapore, Wednesday morning. Rubber (Singapore) 25M» cts., up V_ ct. Market Tone: Finn. Tin (Singapore), $101%. up Wi* RUBBER The market after the slight set back yesterday morning improved during the afternoon on the announcement that the N.E.I, had again raised the export tax163 words
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Article57 1936-02-13 4 LONDON TIN RUBBER Market Becomes Strong (From Our Financial Correspondent' London, Feb. 12, 6.30 p.m. The closing prices were as follows LONDON RUBBER Market Tone Strong. Spot ***** (up Vh). Apr.June 7 15J32 (up 332). LONDON TIN Spot £208 V 2 (previously £207 V_). Apr.! June £201 Vi (previously £20057 words
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Article50 1936-02-13 4 Colony stocks at the end of January were up by 3,554 tons the main increase being in Singapore dealers stocks. CLOSING PRICES Buyers Sellers Spot 25% 253/4 Mar. 253/4 257 8 April! June 25 7 8 26 JulyiSept. 26M, 26V 4 Oct. Dec. 26% 26y 2 Tone: Quiet after firm.50 words
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Article108 1936-02-13 4 DESPITE of better rise in the price of rubber the share market remains dull. There are still sellers of Kempas, Connemara, Pajam, Glenealy. Mentakabs, Ulu Benuts and various other counters at quotations. The lack of response of the share market is a noticeable feature and rather difficult to108 words
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Article20 1936-02-13 4 Sir Herbert Samuel has been appointed chairman of the Palestine Electric Corporation in place of the late Marquess of Reading.20 words
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Article43 1936-02-13 4 World production of hard fibres in 1935 amounted to 530,025 tons, according to an estimate prepared by Wigglesworth and Co., and published in their annual review. This figure compares with 499,350 tons in 1934, 467,285 tons in 1933, and 386,400 tons in 1932.43 words
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Article296 1936-02-13 4 LONDON AN NEW YORK STOCK PRICES London, Feb. 12, 6.30 p.m. SharC *JLZETSST Previously Yesterday Rise or fall War Loan. I* M JOBS Com. Union Assce. (Units) i1 516 ***** Prudential Assce. "A" 387 38 Royal Assce. '£1 share 10s. pd.) 10 15 16 -1 16 Canadian Pacific ($25) 12296 words
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Advertisement192 1936-02-13 4 LINGUI TIN, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) DIVIDEND NO. 22. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a First Interim Dividend of 5 per cent. fdr the year ending 31st. August. 1936. will be paid to Shareholders on the Register on 26th February. 1936. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the192 words
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Advertisement42 1936-02-13 4 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established in 1880) Capital Subscribed (Fully paid up) Y.100,000,000 Reserve Fund Y.127,450,000 Head Office: YOKOHAMA SINGAPORE BRANCH, MEYER CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACE. Manager. H. UNAGAMI. Tel: No. 6049 Manager's Room 5921 5922 General Office. 5923 6472 Compradore's Desk.42 words
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Advertisement47 1936-02-13 4 I#_fl K _^V(S v^/_^_\l_v I _l __w I _^_^_B ~Hjr v >_4____ iW H _H___ I HB Y;%f__a __W WM I^-1 .J^^^H For Accuracy Beauty lr^\lA_ Chrwx^ Y*_____l K,^fl The BEST Watch I I __fl '—■tf'^^—l ■mP^I Known the world over Vj^^mmm\ MASTERPIECE in modern watchmaking history!47 words
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Article1096 1936-02-13 5 FRASER CO.'s SHARE LIST Singapore, Wednesday, 5 p.m. Buyers. Sellers. „f Tin (4s) 5s 9d 6s 3d SS f Kumbang 29s 31s S I Malay 59s «<*> E2&A> 19s s 2te s Kderfan! 13s. »d 14s. 3d Hitam Tin (50 cts.) 40 .45 Hontr Fatt ($D 87 H "SSI Kong1,096 words
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Article128 1936-02-13 5 AN important question raised at the International Steel Cartel's meeting in Brussels was whether Belgian manufacturers should be permitted to produce tlnplate. British manufacturers opposed the granting of any such concession. The Financial Times understands that the question arose out of a proposal by Phoenix Works, a sheet128 words
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Article179 1936-02-13 5 ACCORDING to the Annual Returns issue of "Fairplay," the results shown by British shipping companies in the accounts published in the past year are again of a very unsatisfactory character. A few companies have apparently done well, "but in practically all these cases," it is stated, "it179 words
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Article140 1936-02-13 5 Sov iet Loan To Ke Raised In London Pans. ACCORDING to "L'lntransigeant," negotiations for the issue of a Soviet Loan in London are still pending. The amount is not yet fixed. The rate of interest is reported to be about 11 per cent. Apart from the official guarantee of the140 words
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Article135 1936-02-13 5 SIR James Parr, High Commissioner for New Zealand, stated yesterday that another large order had been placed with British factories by the dominion. Contracts for £72,000 worth of railway material have been accepted by the Dominion Government from the following manufacturing companies:— British (Guest Keen Baldwins) Iron135 words
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Article58 1936-02-13 5 The value of the principal field crop? produced in Canada in 1935 is estimated by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics at $510,835,000. Although this fignr- i& $38,581,000, or 7 per cent., below the estimated value of the 1934 harvest, it is well above that for any other year since 1930.58 words
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Advertisement74 1936-02-13 5 DARRYL ZANUCK Famous Producer of "HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD," "CLIVE OF INDIA" and other famous Productions now brings you his first Grand Musical Triumph for 20th Century Fox! A _T l&i!. 1 I^_! mWr fl _____L___fl_i Vw H_l ir H____E_Tl Rb .>?•) lU_______ JT ___B_h___i fs& > —mi ir—l Jm a74 words
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Advertisement187 1936-02-13 6 I I t PRESS AND PUBLIC ACCLAIM THIS GRAND PICTURE! READ THE LOCAL S PRESS REVIEWS-UNSTINTED PRAISE! fl pavilion] 1 TO-NIGHT 6.15—9.15 B D PRESENT "PEG OF OLD DRURY" AWA A EAGLE Silt IMK HARDWICKE "This is one of the best pictures "You will find in it all you've ever187 words
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Advertisement161 1936-02-13 6 4 MONTHS IN NEW YORK! 14 WEEKS IN LONDON! ONE YEAR IN SYDNEY!! NOW SINGAPORE AUDIENCES ARE HELD SPELL-BOUND BY IN ITS SHEER BEAUTY! Iff! A P I T O H B I 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 In Columbia Pictures World famous Triumph "ONE NIGHT OFJME" I BOOK EARLY. Phone 5261.161 words
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Article620 1936-02-13 7 NEW COLOUR FILM PROCESS May Revolutionize Cinema Industry London, Jan. 31. T ;\o men working in a tiny London I laboratory have won a £4,000,000 film "vir for Britain with their magic ring of uiass, which bids fair to make Britain the home of kinematography in true colours. As a620 words
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Article241 1936-02-13 7 Interview With Joan Perry HOW many people do you know?— Counting your relatives, your friends, your casual acquaintances and persons you know just by sight, you probably believe that you know about one hundred people. But you're wrong according to Joan Perry featured with Ralph Bellamy and241 words
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Article134 1936-02-13 7 Hollywood's Most Ardent Enthusiast HOLLYWOOD'S most ardent sports enthusiast must be blue-eyed, pert Gloria Shea. For the talented Columbia star, featured with RalDh Bellamy and Joan Perry in "Dangerous Intrigue", a roaring story of internal warfare in a huge Pennsylvania steel mill, spends five •^ning3 a week134 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-02-13 7 Clark Gable with one of the leading native girls who appear in the M.-G.-M. production "Mutiny on the Bounty," opening at the Capitol Theatre, on March 3.27 words
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Advertisement92 1936-02-13 7 4* rami Theatre (NEW WORLD) Matinees on Sat: 15th. Sun. 16th. EDDIE CANTOR IN -KID MILLIONS" and JOE E. BROWN in "SON OF A SAILOR" Prices: 10c, 20c, 30c Empire Talkies Matinees on Sat: 15th. Sun. 16th. THE PRIVATE LIFE OF HENRY Mil With CHARLES LAIGHTON TOM TYLER in "FIGHTING92 words
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Advertisement118 1936-02-13 7 Including Special Attraction. Gaumont British News, THE PASSING OF KING GFORGE V and THE PROCLAMATION OF KING EDWARD VHI Followed By A Delightful (_3RJL__g^MM_l-fc--ttfcfiißl Musical Comedy "*_l A r ___B__ Produced By The Creator Of J_JmIMMPHHI SSSI "FLYING DOWN TO RIO" I GLAD TUNES GLAD GIRLS GLORIOUS FUN 'HAWAIIAN NIGHTS'118 words
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324 1936-02-13 8 The MORNING TRIBUNE Singapore: Thursday, Feb. 13, 1936. NO DICTATION! j|T would appear that having congratulated Mr. C. D. Ahearne on' being appointed the first Federal Secretary, the office created to replace that of Chief Secretary in the F.M.S.. we may soon have to commiserate with! him. One of his324 words
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Article, Illustration534 1936-02-13 8 IN a few weeks the world cruise season will be upon us again and those monster luxury liners in which the rich are allowed to indulge their fancy for travel will be calling in at Singapore again one by one. No doubt most of our regular cruising visitors534 words
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Article262 1936-02-13 8 Mr. D. Farquharson has been appointed a member of the Indian Immigration Committee for a further period of three years. Mr. R. E. McCandlish, manager of the Malacca branch of Borneo Motors Ltd., s leaving on transfer in a few weeks' time. Mr. D. Wills has replaced Mr. H.262 words
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Advertisement24 1936-02-13 8 Ks if 53! VI 13 km H ■£»<- General Elec ric Co., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Agents in Perak, the Kinta Electric Distribution Co., Ltd.24 words
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Article333 1936-02-13 9 A SINGAPORE LINK Descendant Of The Founder Singapore, Wednesday. IN Singapore to-day there is living a descendant of the man who founded the Colony of South Australia 100 years ago. The centenary of Adelaide,' the capital of South Australia, is 1 being celebrated this year with,:333 words
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Article140 1936-02-13 9 L Arrives In A Beer Barrel OMt,0 Mt r Sydney, Feb. 10. NE of the loneliest spots in Australia, Willis Island, has just received its ".'""-delayed Christmas cheer and felicitations—in a barrel. Yes, in a beer barrel borne on the waves. But inside fhe barrel was not beer;140 words
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Article33 1936-02-13 9 The appointment of Major C. D. V. Qeorgi, 0.8.E.. Assistant Chemist, Agricultural Department. Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, to be Che•mst, Agricultural Department. Straits settlement! and Federated Malay States, hai been approved.33 words
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Article, Illustration232 1936-02-13 9 Need For Britain's Help THE British and North American Lun--1 cheon Club held its first club luncheon of the present year at the Abercorn Rooms, Bishopsgate, E.C, last week. The guest of honour was Lord Meston of I Agra and Dunottar, who gave his j hearers a masterly232 words
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Article41 1936-02-13 9 The trunk airway service in New Zealand was started, when a Union Airways machine left for Dunedin from Palmerston North. The company is operating the service, which will be run daily each way via Christchurch ana Jienheim, with three DH.B6 machines.41 words
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Article45 1936-02-13 9 The German Government hasamoun•ed that in future tea will be regarded xs a vital commodity. Therefore with egard to compensation transactions the import of tea will be offset against exports of other articles in the propotion Df 1 to 1. instead of 1 to 2.45 words
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Article127 1936-02-13 9 Hair Caught In Propeller Sydney, N.S.W. Feb. 10. UER long, curly hair entangled around the propeller shaft of a launch, an 11 -year-old Sydney girl was almost entirely scalped. She is now in hospital and recovering from the frightful accident. The girl. Maisie Kirby. was with a fishing127 words
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Article, Illustration8 1936-02-13 9 Ifif. Eric Hindmarsh, from a sketch by himself.8 words
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Article112 1936-02-13 9 World's Oldest Chimp In Captivity Sydney, N.S.W. Feb. 10. FRIEND and idol of Taronga Park Zoo habitues ior 20 years, Casey, the world's oldest chimpanzee in captivity, was found dead this morning. Casey's health had been steadily failing, and in spite of his age— he was 26—112 words
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Article122 1936-02-13 9 World's Youngest Capital Sydney, N.S.W. Feb. 10. LATEST figures show that the youngest capital in the world— Canberra— has cost Australian taxpayers about £13.000.000. The latest addition to the city, which is one of the show places of the Commonwealth, will be an administrative building costing between £600,000 and122 words
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Article163 1936-02-13 9 Plans Of Australia's Two Jimmies Sydney, Feb. 10. AUSTRALIA'S two outstanding your airmen H. F. Broadbent and C. J. Melrose— neither of whom has a plane to fly at present, will shortly be in the air again in their own machines. Melrose left Adelaide recently by163 words
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Advertisement52 1936-02-13 9 TIFFIX: $1.00 Cream Anrentenil Fried Fi^h Tartare Sauce Roast le* of Lamb R. C. Jellv Long Re*ns Pomme Boulongere Cold Meat Salad Annie T*rt Cu«t»rd Cheese, Fruit Coffee TRY OUR SPECIALTIES. FDFQHH r RE Oil Prawn Hors D'oeuvre Varies "Capitol," Baked Alasca a choice of over 100 other dishes. THONE52 words
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Article, Illustration89 1936-02-13 10 HUGE LAND LIDE IN BRITAIN Ida Lupino, Paramount star, who was called to give evidence at the inquest of the late film star, Ineiraa iouo. J I The scene of a huge cliff-fall at Sidmouth, Eng due to the recent 'terrific storms (Topical Press). A large crowd assembled at the89 words
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Advertisement16 1936-02-13 11 [*v j r I^7 £rna&r\ f Kcne UJimann J tW* A*S Place. hfc Sirt<ja*.f<*** rt W16 words
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Article522 1936-02-13 12 Personality in the HOME PRIMITIVE peoole have often believed that the inanimate things around them— like stones or earthenware vases had individualities and souls. We. of course, know better to-day but we do not always stop to consider that such things as pieces of furniture give forth a suggestion an522 words
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Article, Illustration333 1936-02-13 12 IMPORTANCE OF COLOUR New Tones Are Restful COLOUR is so much more than something for artists to use as their medium in painting a picture. It is something which enters into our everyday lives in a way that affects us all vitally whether we ever take time out to consider333 words
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Article48 1936-02-13 12 Shades of hitxh colour on lamps for bedside tables have been discarded in favour of palely tinted or white shades. Twin lamps, tall enough to bring the lamp bulb at the face height of the person before the mirror, enabl madame to see herself as ethers see her48 words
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Article22 1936-02-13 12 Plaid rayon taffetas, new cottons, silks, lacquered fabrics and glazed chintz all tn new modern patterns are current favourites for window drapes.22 words
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Article, Illustration51 1936-02-13 12 Fine Paintings Add Colour To This Artistic Interior These photographs were taken at the residence of Mr. H. Brassinne in Holland Road. Deep chestnut brown velvet curtains tone with the carpet and dark furniture and constitute an unobstrusive background for the colourful paintings of Bali by Jean Le Mayeur, Belgian51 words
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Advertisement11 1936-02-13 12 MAISOX PERM LADIES' HAIRDRESSERS. 79 Stamford Road. Tel. 4610. CORNER HOUSE11 words
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Advertisement17 1936-02-13 12 Aerated Water Machines Crown Corking Machines Crown Corks Essences Exclusive Agent M. WEINBERG 74. ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE.17 words
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Advertisement74 1936-02-13 12 _r?B \w^'^^% _T .■< lU.- nWW, WWT^WWrIWV V -mmW -w**--^LW W\\ H_P b_V \W'- __W1 ■i$ __B Wi 1 1 ;1 vS H I 1 FREE SAMPLE OFFER I I 1 I i I I Send 10 cents in cash or stamps, to cover postage and packing, and a free74 words
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Article166 1936-02-13 13 PARAPHRASING Kipling, "Give a man a home he can enioy," might be an excellent motto for every woman with a husband to consider. For where is the man who fails to react with appreciation and gratitude to efforts expended in arranging a part of the166 words
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Article270 1936-02-13 13 A man with cultivated tastes would find many hours of soul-satisfying pleasure in a study done in the sturdy effects of knotty pine walls— or walls papered to simulate this wood— and furniture that is guiltless of "furbelows" in every sense. One such room, which used the actual270 words
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Article328 1936-02-13 13 IT IS INTERESTING to note the many 1 adaptations of previous periods in decoration to the modern theme. Time was when rooms were carefully keyed to reflect individual periods of design. For instance, a Jacobean room gave no hint of any lighter mood. Rich carvings, finely grained328 words
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Advertisement131 1936-02-13 13 LUGGAGE CARRIER j i SINGAPORE j j LUGGAGE 1 CARRIER CO. J garage Contractors Forwarding J Agents. Booking Agents for F.M.S. I Railways. j Baggage Agents for:— J Blue Funnel Line i East As! I tie Line Nederland Line l 8.1.5.N. Co., Ltd., I etc., etc. J Tel. Address:— "LUGGAGE**131 words
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Advertisement105 1936-02-13 13 I A TOURIST'S I SHOPPING GUIDE RESTAURANT Z <• Real European S Food Come and have your steak cook- ed as you like it on an open i charcoal grill by JOHN, Singa- t t pore's leading Chef. I OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT j Arcade Restaurants Collyer Quay, Phone 4825. S105 words
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Advertisement72 1936-02-13 13 GRAMOPHONES I COLUMBIA I GRAMOPHONES and RECORDS NEW MODELS l| ft $21 tO $30- j ROBINSON PIANO Co., SA Ltd. I Winchester House, Collyer Quay, I Singapore. 1 opposite the NEW PIER. fr fr CURIOS Camphor-wood Chests Mah Jong sets Handkerchiefs Emb. linen table cloths Chinese curios. Obtainable from Soon72 words
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Advertisement116 1936-02-13 13 CHEMIST -TATTOO** YOUR LIPS WITH A SOUTH SEA MAIDENS LURE. a STARTLING NEW LIP COLOUR IN .-OUR EXCITING SHADES. m TRY THEM ALL AT THE "TATOO" COLOUR SELECTOR THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. (Inc. in F.M.S.) 8, Raffles Place Singapore. TAILOR A NEW J I TAILORING SHOPj OPENED AT t No.116 words
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Advertisement417 1936-02-13 14 up aC 7 rv Ttn_p_n_flC _r j2tZm—m\»tM^mJ*i j i linn— _H_B _^^_J__ L t—** a _Sfefr""' -*"^^*_~SBsSi»r _,"_S_ r^*-_^_A_ l P&O 7 II ©S and BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. IV. CO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS. Due Due Tonnage S'pore. Tonnage S'pore. 1936 1936 6.810 Feb. 14 RAJPUTANA 17,000 Apr. 10 15.000417 words
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Advertisement53 1936-02-13 14 B. I. (APCAB) SAILINGS FOR HONG KONG, AMOY, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Tonnage Leayw SANTHIA 8,000 Feb. 13 TALMA 10,000 Feb. 27 FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. SHIRALA 8,000 Feb. 22 TILAWA 10,000 Mar. 7 Special Holiday Return Tickets to China and Japan issued at greatly reduced rates (interchangeable with P. and53 words
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Advertisement515 1936-02-13 14 l F^W _4jl T0 FRENCH PORTS V *ww***.mm* *5^HJaJ2^ homewards. y i BOUGAINVILLE For MarseiUes, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Mar. 4 J i CAP ST JACQUES For Marseilles, Nantes, Bt Nazaire Bordeaux Mar. 6 ANGO For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Apr. 4 cap PADARAN For Marseilles, Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux Apr.515 words
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Article295 1936-02-13 15 passengers From China Ports m* P&O. ss. Chitral arrived yesterJ m< -ming bringing several Singapore jgdSttwSo have been in Hongkong m I 2TwT Mrs. John Bagnall were ,u. those who arrived. Mrs. S. Q. amonp those w returned to Won V r< after an extended visit with Singapore295 words
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Article155 1936-02-13 15 I Personality Retires From The East HR. PERCY A. COX, Assistant Oriental Manager of the Canadian Pacific Steamships and Railway, and a popular figure in Oriental shipping circles, left the Colony the other day on his retirement, after a spell of over 40 years in the East,155 words
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Article77 1936-02-13 15 SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE. Main Wharf— Lch. Klttiwake, WBt. Splendour, Lch. Mars, Pacific. Tomohon. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar: Albert Dock —Gemas. Victoria Dock:— Bulan Keppei Harbour: No. 1 Dock:— Tung Song. Godown Gate No. Rajula 22 1 Kumsang g J Chitral JJ77 words
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Article, Illustration15 1936-02-13 15 Mrs S. K. Wong photographed on board the "Chitral" on her return from Hongkong yesterday.15 words
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Article66 1936-02-13 15 "Clan" Improvements MESSRS. Siemens Bros., Ltd., of Woolwich, have received instructions from Messrs Cayzer, Irvine and Co. to equip the new Clan Line steamer Clan Macarthur with a Hughes magneto-striction recording echo sounder. This brings the number of ships so fitted in the Clan Line fleet to twelve. Siemens are66 words
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Advertisement39 1936-02-13 15 i j/ *____JS__ki jp*- The most charmingly situated Hotel in the Island. Ideal for permanent residents RESTAURANT Table d'hote and a la carte. COCKTAIL BAR LOUNGE— TENNIS. Special Dinner Dance on Thursday 13tb MINERS U.oO NO AFTER-DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE.39 words
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Advertisement187 1936-02-13 15 THE BANK UNE. I AMERICAN ORIENTAL LINE SERVICE. j (Owners: Messrs. ANDREW WEIR CO.) I For BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE j VIA THE CAPE S Due. S I ip 0 u ok Mar. 4 l j T^ Y E B eSk Ma b r- 5 Apr. 4 IXDO-CHIXA LINE.187 words
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Miscellaneous144 1936-02-13 15 Mails Close "■amangkat, Sambas and Singkawang (Toboali) 0 a.m. Pengerang (Aik Soon) 9 a.m. Tandjong Pinang (Silver Gull) 9 a.m. Karimon (Tong Heng) 9 a.m. Penang (Kedah) 10 a.m. Western Canada and Western States of U.S.A. (Shanthia) 1 p.m. China (generally), Hoihow (Santhia) 1 p.m. Hongkong (Santhia) 1 p.m. japan144 words
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Advertisement83 1936-02-13 16 I THE LAST WORD IN THE ART OF BREWING _i '^'^B BPt^T /^W" tffTjir* ->■♦ -f -_ftfS_li__ k*^*% i\\* ____r v.a _i ',1 r <>T l^_____K tMt > vK.^' .____mm^__. wF^^ K'/ffl @SlK___W4,_-J AgTIIIII-/: ___________F^^M_aln__P^^^^^^^Pl' > v-;^ 1 1 1 __*_t__f___ _l :> l ?v-^v: ff^_**^__B^_l 1 /f| f\^ t^2l83 words
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Miscellaneous542 1936-02-13 16 lON THE RADIO British Empire Programmes TO-DAf TRANSMISSION 2 GSG 16.86 Metres (17.79 mcs.) and GSF 19 82 Metres (15 14 mcs.) 6.20 p.m. Big Ben. Musical Comedy. 650 p.m. An Organ Recital by Albert Taylor, relayed from First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary Street, Belfast. Andante con moto (Sonata No. 5)542 words
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Miscellaneous266 1936-02-13 16 6.20 p.m. Concert of Ught Music. 720 p.m. News in English. 7.35 p.m. Concert of Ught Music (continued). 8.20 p.m. Close DJB, DJN (Germ., El 825 p.m. Call DJA, DJB, DJN (Germ., Engl.). German Folk Song. Programme Forecast (Germ., Engl.). 835 p.m. Hitler Youth Programme by the German Girls League:266 words
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Miscellaneous276 1936-02-13 16 News Bulletin, Market Prices, Jute and Gunny Closing Rates. (In Bengali). 10.56 p.m. A Studio Concert featuring: Ted Frangopoulo and His Blue Harmony Boys and Unda May— Soprano. 11.56 p.m. Weather Forecast, 2nd News Bulletin, Market Prices, Jute and Gunny Closing Rates. (In English). 0.11 a.m. Dance Music. Ted Frangopoulo276 words
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Miscellaneous263 1936-02-13 16 ltadio Colonial (Wavelength 25.23 metres (11,880 kes) 4.20 p.m. Recorded music. 4.35 p.m. News in French. 5.05 p.m. News in English. End of transmission Wavelength 19.68 metres (15,244 kes) 6.15 p.m. Programme announcement 6.20 p.m. Concert relayed from Rad'o Paris. 7.20 p.m. News in English. 7.35 p.m. Concert relay. 8.05263 words
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Article2070 1936-02-13 17 ROTARY CLUB ADDRESS The Progress Of Research Singapore, Wednesday. ••rpilE! surface of rubber technology 1 nas go far only been scratched." So said Mr.'G. McOwan, Professor d Chemistry at Raffles College, in the course of an interesting address )n ''The History of Synthetic Rubber" at the2,070 words
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Advertisement67 1936-02-13 17 L|KE SMAET S ,.ARKLIN G. SOPHISTICATED SCREEN DRAMA (AND WHO DOESNT) THIS Tl— —l 1 LL .ANT PRODUCTION OF SAMUEL GOLDWVN. WHICH ~M SFASCI N A T I N G MIRIAM 4**L lIOPKINK TO THE SCREEN AGAIN. WILL GIVE VOU A GRAND EVENING. ENTERTAINMENT. Ir%vn i x -SPLENDOUR" |-gg NEXT67 words
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Article472 1936-02-13 18 WORK BEGINS SHORTLY Linking Kent Essex London, Jan. 31. WORK is to be beeun very soon on the construction of the new Thames tunnel which will link the counties of Essex and K>nt between Purfleet and Rartford. The tunnel will bt* huilt und^r the direction of472 words
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Article130 1936-02-13 18 THE issue of stamps by the Argentine Government showing the Falkland Islands was mentioned in the House of Commons at question time. The Foreign Secretary. Mr. Anthony Eden, said that in so far as the assertion of theArgentine claim to the Falkland Islands he welcomed the opportunity of130 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-02-13 18 TRAINmG FOR THE BOAT RACE. —The Cambridge crew recently began their practice for the Boat Race. A photograph of the crew from a bridge spanning the Cam.27 words
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Article138 1936-02-13 18 Proposed Publicity Campaign MR. R. WILSON, of Hawick, and Mr. Ernest T. Walker, of Leicester, representing the hosiery industry, addressed a meeting of representatives of the British Wool Federation, the Woolccmbing Employers' Federation, and the Worsted Spinners' Federation at the Biadford Chamber of Commerce Rooms at138 words
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Article104 1936-02-13 18 Basle. SURPRISE was caused by the announcement that Basle Court of Appeal decision in what has become known as the Young Loan Test Case is to be contested. The plaintiff, a Swedish company holding 2,000,000 Swedish kronor of Young Bonds, sued the Bank for Inter- national Settlements,104 words
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Article367 1936-02-13 18 English Weather Anomaly London, Jan. 31. ALTHOUGH the summer of 1935 was a very hot and dry oik. the year as a whole was the vtttesl since 1924. This anomaly was con. mentcd upon by Lord De«borouuh at a meetinji of the Thames Ohm. vancy Board.367 words
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Advertisement18 1936-02-13 18 ANCHOR Brewed and bottled in Singapore bv the ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY CO., LTD. STME, DARBY 8t CO., LTD, w.s-18 words
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Article618 1936-02-13 19 TWO NEGROES TO MEET five Event Card To-morrow <By "Left Hook") MORROW night's boxing card 1 the Olympic Stadium is puTimlarlv attractive for three J.,.., ops— firstly, it is the biggest pr< n'Mime to be staged in Singapgft for years.— five smashing, batte?inp bouts which give618 words
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Article, Illustration257 1936-02-13 19 Thirteen Months For Housebreaking Singapore, Wednesday. SALLEH bin Haji Hassan, the Malay motor-car driver ot Mr. J. L. Wells, chief storekeeper of the Singapore Har- j bour Board, was this afternoon sen- j tenced to thirteen months rigorous imprisonment by Mr. H. A. Forrer, the Criminal District Judge257 words
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Advertisement84 1936-02-13 19 YOU ARE GROWING OLDER m THE COST OF LIFE ASSURANCE INCREASES WITH AGE. INSURE NOW WITH GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. ATTRACTIVE PLANS AT MODERATE RATES. fJiVPIXOI- SATURDAY NEXT AT 11 A.M. MICKEY MOUSE Matinee Special programme of selected84 words
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Advertisement133 1936-02-13 19 __r_nln^sfek. For TNUiW RACKETS RESTRINGING There is only RELIABLE PLACE QUEEN'S 3, Prince Street. Phone Telegrams 7634 "Tennis" English, Australian American Gut, only used. No other. j Ifs Their BIGGEST Triumph laughs -\t* giigr*^^\^*li /P_i IA fears /_^fr fc^V^s_§A **jm^&r\rt\l& -mm\T J« BQ fc mmmfi^mmm** WmY^mWwT 7\ _1 r^« /fi133 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-02-13 20 Ginger Rogers and Francis Lederer in a scene from the R.K.O. romantic comedy "Romance in Manhattan," coming to the Capitol shortly21 words
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Advertisement38 1936-02-13 20 APITOL Tuesday, MARCH 3rd.. Next. $2,000,000 SENSATION is TRUE! tm**-- I _SS^5 y%F**~ v?__ _K a. V wf^&TW Wmmm 1 J*>fflP^^_. Jl BP&. l wkr ____V ZmriW mMm* -9 ___~kw™__& -ra__r fl^. Jm A L__r^_H __> __#_A^\"^fl_^fc_B -A^H-TONETr aJfjf^ttm^gmmwmAJa38 words
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Miscellaneous287 1936-02-13 20 Record Equalled At Ipoh DAY OF LOW TOTES Two Winners For J. Donnelly (From Our Oum Reporter) Ipoh, Wednesday. PINE, sunny weather favoured the second day of the Perak Turf Club's February meeting in Ipoh today. The going was good and there was a large attendance. In the fifth race,287 words
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Miscellaneous570 1936-02-13 20 Won by a neck, with I|2 length beween 2nd and 3rd. Tofe: $37 $15, $18 and $20. (Winner trained by Logue) Bay Laddie, carrying 211 tickets out )f a total of 730, was made the hottest 'avouiite, but the race was an upset. The favourite had a bad start, but570 words
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Miscellaneous315 1936-02-13 20 JAVANESE ARTISTES Excellent Show By Faroka's Opera Singapore, Wednesday. FAROKA'S Opera Company met with an enthusiastic reception when they opened their season in Singapore last night at the Theatre Royal. The hall was packed and the performance was much enjoyed. The vaudeville turns were cleverly rendered, one item representing an315 words
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Miscellaneous400 1936-02-13 20 A FIGHTING FINAL Gray Wins S.C.C. Billiards Singapore, Wednesday. MR. Hugh Gray, the holder, rctain- ed the title of champion of billiards of the S.C.C. when he defeated A. D. Baker in the final of 500 up at the club this evening by 20 points. The match, as is indicated400 words
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