Morning Tribune, 19 February 1936
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Title Section13 1936-02-19 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL I.~No. 16. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 1936. FIVE CENTS.13 words
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Article, Illustration261 1936-02-19 1 mi. rm in i ARRANGED L 40 MILLIONS IPPROVAL IX LOXDOX |T is reported, states a British Wireless message, that the French Government has contracted with British bankers for a credit of £40,000,000 for nine months bearing interest at 3 per cent. Simultaneously the Bank ofBritish Wireless - 261 words
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Article69 1936-02-19 1 The announcement of the ciedit (says Reuten marks the completion of the largest International financial transaction involving Britain since 1031. Whii: 1 the lenriers comprise a roup of British banks and neither the British Government- nor the Bank ui England ajfi directly concerned in the operation,69 words
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Article109 1936-02-19 1 First Of New Reign London, Feb. 18. HIS Majesty the King held the first investiture of his reign this morning at Buckingham Palace, when honours and decorations in accordance with the awards by his father in the New Year's Honours List were conferred. The gun crews who drew theBritish Wireless - 109 words
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Article29 1936-02-19 1 Detroit, Feb. 17. The death is announced ot Mr. Roya Dikeman Chap'n, Secretary of Commerce in President Hoover's Cabinet ot 1932-33 and President of the Hudson Auto Company. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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117 1936-02-19 1 Tin Market Weakens On Quota Rumours London. Feb. 18. AFTER yesterday's firmness the tin market developed an appreciable weakness as the latest advices from Holland appear to indicate that the Dutch producers are not likely to favoilr a cut in the production quota at the cominc; meeting of the InternationalReuter - 117 words
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Article42 1936-02-19 1 Japanese Press View Totto, Feb. 18. THERE will be no outbreak of war between Japan and the Soviet "at this time" if Tokio and Moscow are able to control the situation; There is a genuine fundamental clash of major interests between42 words
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Article236 1936-02-19 1 neither lagging behind nor pressing Torward in isolated action. Their common action has involved them all in sacrifice of one kind or another. "These supplementary estimates may be regarded as a part of the price Britain is paying ungrudgingly to make collective security a reality." British w irelessBritish Wireless - 236 words
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Advertisement97 1936-02-19 1 "PLASTALEKE" FOR ALL ROOF REPAIRS. "Plastaleke" Asbestic— Bitumen Cement is a most valuable and useful thing to every house holder or builder. It will adhere to practically any surface: Felt, Zinc, Lead, Corrugated Iron, tiles, glazed roofs and Sky lights, all can be successfully repaired with ease. It is supplied97 words
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Article, Illustration537 1936-02-19 2 WITH ITALIAN VICTORY Enemy's Bravery Praised Asmara, Fib. 16. MARSHAL Badoglio is delighted at the victory at Ambaaradam and told pressmen "The mountain which has been weighing on our stomach so long, is now ours." He drew attention to the boldness of the manoeuvre by five divisionsReuter - 537 words
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Article147 1936-02-19 2 Claims Release From Prison Detroit, Feb. 14. pVELYN FRECHETTE, the 27-year-old t Indian-bred companian of the late John Dillinger, the notorious gangster who was America's public enemy No. 1, wants to leave prison and quickly to hasten her release she has applied to the authorities here for permission147 words
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Article347 1936-02-19 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Russo-Jap Peace Parleys Shanghai, Feb. 18. LATEST reports Indicate that although they are making feverish preparations Russia and Japan really do not with to go to war with each other. The Japanese Ambassador at Moscow called at the Soviet Foreign Office347 words
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Article43 1936-02-19 2 London, Feb. 18. MAJOR GpnerM Sir Neill Malcolm ha< been appointed high commissioner for German refugees. He takes the plar? of James Mcdonaid. who resigned at the end of December on n.ccount of the Germin Government's attitude to nonAryans. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 43 words
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Advertisement57 1936-02-19 2 "Terrific melodrama unsurpassed in the history of the screen" ...DAILY TELEGRAPH. "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY" M.-G.-M.'s amazing adventure. From Historical Fact. CAPITOL. MARCH 3RD. GUMMING UP OF PISTON RINGS j j AND S UNNECESSARY OVERHAULS j j WILL BE PREVENTED j By Using s Shell Motor Oils s i Be57 words
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Advertisement92 1936-02-19 2 I REFRIGERATION!'' %\JJ <ji R iv I h*^ m O W r P RY K l im Powdered for all uses. Recommended g 1 Whole Milk— the milk by doctors for even the frail- I S V that keeps. Klim is pure, est babies. If your dealer J U V92 words
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Article506 1936-02-19 3 BIG CHINESE CONCERN Resii It Of Growth Of Trade Singapore, Tuesday. MUCK interest lias been aroused in local Chinese circles by the anMun cement that the Bank of China has decided to open a branch in Singapore. The Bank of China is one of the 'Bi^506 words
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Article142 1936-02-19 3 A Very Attractive Romance 1a "Romance in Manhattan", the. R. K O. Radio' picture now at the Caoitoi, the charming Ginger Rogers shows her versatility by acting a straight part in a straight play, and she proves that she is just as adept at work of this kind142 words
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Article85 1936-02-19 3 Auspicious Opening in Both Centres London, Feb. 18. THE British Industries Fair opened auspiciously yesterday in London and Birmingham, when 10,000 buyers from Home and overseas attended. Of this total 5.057 visited the engineering and hardware section at Birmingham, providing the highest total for the opening day inBritish Wireless - 85 words
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Article70 1936-02-19 3 Bucharest, Feb. 14. RUMANIA is drawing up plans to increase her air force budget for the coming year by £450,000. The money is to be raised by an increased use of the "Aviation Stamp." This stamp introduced in 1930, must at present be used on letters, telegrams, cinema and theatre70 words
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Article126 1936-02-19 3 Hilarious Comedy At The Alhambra L" EE Tracy and Roscoe Karus provide plenty of laughs and action in "Two^ Fisted" which opened a^ the Aihambra Theatre yesterday. The story is an engaging one and tells of the adventures of a dumb prizefighter and his manager, who take on126 words
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Article75 1936-02-19 3 Due At Singapore To-Day (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 18. THE delayed air mails for the Straits and Australia by Imperial Airways from London, dated Feb. 8, are now expected at Don Muang to-morrow morning and will probably reach Singapore in the evening. The" mails which75 words
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Article211 1936-02-19 3 Rare Collection Of Stamps Paris, Feb. 14. PARIS is to have a postal museum. Besides documents concerning the history of the post office, it will contain one of the finest collections of stamps in France— that belonging to the State Some of the stamps to be exhibited211 words
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Article259 1936-02-19 3 Air, Rail Road Hold Ups DRACTICALLY the whole of EnP rope was enveloped in fog, at the week-end according to Croydon Airport reports. Several machines from the Continent were in the air when the fog descended on Crovdon Unable to land there they £i£^a£und at different alUtudgimReuter Wireless - 259 words
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Advertisement30 1936-02-19 3 THE SOLE GENUINE KOSKOPf PATENT WATCHES INTRODUCED MILLIONS 70 YEARS [ifK^miq IN USE AGO Vik^ T DAY See the new displays at all dealers. So.e Agents: Wcill M<>ntOr Ltd. BW6APOM.30 words
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Advertisement24 1936-02-19 3 <• j "3IAX LI© V j S I 1] 'RAPID-HARDENING CEMENT S v i M& THE HALL-MARK OF PRECISION i TPJlta SCHMIDT CO. i .j,24 words
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Article62 1936-02-19 4 LONDON TIN RUBBER Market Quieter (From Our Financial Correspondent) London, Feb. 18 6.30 p.m. The closing prices were as follows LONDON RUBBER Market Tone: Quiet. Spot: 711 32 (down 1 8). AprilJune: 7 13 32 (down 18). LONDON TIN Spot: £207 3 8 (down 1 5 8). AprilJune: i'2oo 362 words
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Article160 1936-02-19 4 The Simplon Tunnel Scheme Brigue, Canton Valais (Switzerland), Feb. 14. rwill be possible to motor under the Alps between Switzerland and Italy through the famous Simplon tunnel if plans submitted to the Swiss Federal Hallway authorities are carried out. The plans are for the establishment of a160 words
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Article90 1936-02-19 4 Malays to Collect All Country Singapore, {Tuesday. A RESOLUTION that voluntary subscriptions shoufcl be collected for the Singapore Silver Jubilee Fund from all Malays was passed at a special general meeting of the Singapore Malay Union, held at the Malay Teacher's Association in Palembang Road on Saturday. Tuan90 words
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Article301 1936-02-19 4 (From Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Tuesday morning. Rubber (Singapore) 26% cts., dowr. *4 ct. Market Tone Quiet. Tin (Singapore) $102*4; down To-day's Prices: London: 7 7,16d., unchanged. Market Tone: Quiet after firm. New York: 15% cts., down 3116 ct. Market Tone Steady at decline. TIN London: Spot301 words
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Article102 1936-02-19 4 THE rubber market again opened firm in spite of a slight reaction in the New York price. Sharp advances in prices are noticenble generallv, and Radellas, Sungei Bagars Kedah and Glenealys are in demand with no sellers. Most of the turnover is confined to such popular counters as102 words
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Article56 1936-02-19 4 Washington, Feb. 17. The Supreme Court's decision in respect of the Tennessee Valley Authority is expected to-day. The Court's unusually long consideration of the case leads some observers to believe that the decision will concern not only the fate of Government-owned electric power, but the entire gigantic experiment of socialReuter Wireless - 56 words
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Article298 1936-02-19 4 London, Feb. 18 6.30 p.m. SharC "JSJSSiSST UnleSS Previously Yesterday Rise or fall War Loan, I* p.e l Com. Union Assce. (Units) 11V 4 3.16 -1 16 Prudential Assce. "A" 38% 38«/ 4 plus Royal Assce. (£1 share 10s. pd.) 80s. 9d. 80s. 6d.298 words
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Advertisement42 1936-02-19 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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Advertisement20 1936-02-19 4 first quality CARBIDE Prices reduced oy 30°/o Apply to: Far East Oxygen Acetylene Co., Ltd. P. O. BOX 201— SINGAPORE.20 words
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Article1051 1936-02-19 5 FRASER CO.'s SHARE LIST derh 5 The British Legion uses traffic lights to start and stop speakers. Another good way to stop them is to steal their manuscripts. Bayers. Sellers UU»t Tin 5"9d 6s 3d a sim Kumbang 29s dis Bangrin Tin Us 9d 20s 9d r? tif Selangor ($1)1,051 words
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Advertisement170 1936-02-19 5 BBc- ■< 'kt -S^^^B '^^^^B irSMmr a.- vl^H^HSnMflH JQ ll B Pictured at the left is the «^Si^^^HHK9fl Kfl W Seven Open Road Tourer, a BFjtJK BIPBPIW3I*^B^BB^^^B KJ W comfortable four senior Br V 9B §F small car with all weather wiffi^ lmß*:iiifcffi«M,v Rb9 equipment. This is withop.t PiVSilißniiMiil I"170 words
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Advertisement130 1936-02-19 6 •i^^^'^l^H 1 fIA B" 1 r V^ 17 i^ffli ™-P "THE STUDENT'S ROMANCE" With The Popular T §1 Il^llli V Stage Comedian W iUbllli A PATWC KNOWLES CAROL GOODNER Melody and ALHAMBRA I In^eL A &9.n Paramount's rip roaring comedy hitm^rSslHi ITS SOME FUN— DON'T MISS IT! t A roormg130 words
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Advertisement224 1936-02-19 6 t <»The Gay Dancing Star of "ROBERTA" in a new lovable, romantic V A role! V You Remember how you >**" g| *$M&&: loved her in "Gay Divorcee"! A Y 1 1 capitol"! I* fit MATINEE TO-DAY at 3.15 '$^&0^ X TO-NIGHT AT 6.15 9.15 \'siSs I I: It ROGERS224 words
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Article531 1936-02-19 7 OPERA BACKGROUND IN NEW FILM Zanuck's "Metropolitan" Stars Famous Baritone HIDE-BOUND worshipers of operatic u H tradition will wail and tear their 1 1 ljr it Richard Day's prediction comes i true In regard to the sets he has de- 1 ncci for Darryl F. Zanuck's produc- < i of531 words
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Article334 1936-02-19 7 "THANKS A MILLION" whom stock music-comedy would bore. It has the melodic romance of Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak to soothe those with no zest for satire. There is a zest and swing about the production which is irresistible, with some grand lines by Fred Allen, lots of well-known Powell334 words
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Article, Illustration262 1936-02-19 7 His Early Struggles At The Piano HUGH Sinclair is making only his second film appearance in Capitol Films "The Marriage of Corbal", but his acquaintance with the cinema goes back much further. Several years ago, to finance his dramatic studies, Hugh worked as pianist in a Tottenham Court262 words
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Advertisement75 1936-02-19 7 LAST NIGHT OF A ROLLICK- fiSF^^^Hftfr^j^S^l INC.. HILARIOUS FARCE OF A KH ""7^) CO-ED WHO TRIED TO MIX RBLfIMtaHHHpI P9 POLITICS WITH PETTING BARBARA STANWYCK ROBERT YOUNG AS TWO GAY ADVENTURERS IN THE LAND OF ROMANCE "RED SALUTE" TO-MORROW THREE DISTINGUISHED PLAYERS JOIN HEARTS IN A DRAMA OF TENDER BEAUTY,75 words
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Advertisement109 1936-02-19 7 Grand Theatre (NEW WORLD) EDDIE CANTOR IN "KID MILLIONS" and JOE E. BROWN in "SON OF A SAILOR" Prices: 10c, 20c., 30c. Empire Talkies THE PRIVATE LIFE OF HENRY VIII With CHARLES LAUGHTON TOM TYLER in "FIGHTING HERO" i THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements)109 words
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311 1936-02-19 8 rpHE needs of the Singapore defences were responsible for a supplementary Army estimate of £1,350,000 introduced in the House of Commons. This did not include £400,000 which was the Army's share of the munificent gift of £500,000 from His Highness311 words
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Article, Illustration559 1936-02-19 8 SOME developments of interest in the matter of slum clearance in Singapore seem to be pending with the return of Mr. Langdon Williams, manager of the Improvement Trust, from his ]eavetime study of the methods of slum clearance that are adopted nowadays in the cities and towns of559 words
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Article255 1936-02-19 8 Mr. W. A. Griffin, Capt. Jones and Sgt. Upton left Penang on Sunday evening for Kuala Lumpur by the night mail. x Mr. S. B. Miles has resigned his membership of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, as he has decided to retire from Malaya. x Mrs. R. Lowe, who255 words
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Advertisement117 1936-02-19 8 B» f>.- B BiK''''<' 1 /BP^ -'V^'^tß B^^.- >:.^BI Ba^ B^^ "^l'ftiii BftL-'^H B^BA iML." WL. B^B^B^. ■*-^^^t'4^bl B^B^Bw! h ym&£L- HbW^^bb b^bW. y Aa^^bm bh^ bV mfr- I^l K*^^W^t!« Jl 7 B^B^B^^^i^Bl B^Ba 'T^T'/ BBBk v < >^v-''/'^BBBBs^VvW IBHBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBk. > ••■•>■ o *£i "[^BBBBBBBBBBBf ■■■l > J BVm x'117 words
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Article, Illustration640 1936-02-19 9 -RUSTIC PAY A LEBAR Se If -Co ntai tied t Township Singapore, Monday. THE recent announcement that I new block of barracks for troops is to be built on a location at Tampenis Road has again focussed attention on one of Singapore's best suburbs the district640 words
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Article116 1936-02-19 9 And Was Detained By Police Stockholm, Feb. 14. A man was detained by the police at Sundyberg on a charge of having stolen his own car. A fortnight previously he had informed his insurance company that the car had been stolen. The insurance company reported the116 words
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Article134 1936-02-19 9 Children Attacked And Killed Bucharest, Feb. 14. WHILE entering their own home, in a village clcse to the populous oilfield district, two small girls have been attacked and killed by wolves. The wolves had been driven into the; lowland district by the intense cold of the last few134 words
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Article121 1936-02-19 9 Insidous Attacks On The State Munich, Feb. 14. i truce in the Nazi-Church conflict which has been noticeable since rhHstmas has come to an end witn Furthe? trials of both Catholic and 6 (Bavaria), the Protestant pastor Johann Wankerl was sentenced to a fine of121 words
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Advertisement40 1936-02-19 9 PHDKP SJo.J /A a GOODWOOD IThe 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 20th DINERS $1.50 NO AFTER-DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE.40 words
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Advertisement78 1936-02-19 9 TIFFtXt $1.00 Potncre Saint Germain Fish A La Normande Grilled Chicken Bacon Spinach Chips Cold Meat Salad Bavaroise Aux Fraises Cheese, Fruit, Coffee. TRY OUR SPECIALTIES; FRESH "S 1 1 I\IJ|JII Prawn Hors D'oeuvre Varies "Capitol," Baked Alasca a choice of over 100 other dishes. 'PHONE No. 4906. iB iB78 words
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Article, Illustration93 1936-02-19 10 WINTRY SNOW SCENES IN ENGLAND On her recent trip to Hawaii, Shirley Temple was Presented with this souvenirsurf hoard. Duke Kahanamoku's signature appears at the end of the list. The main road through Stamford under s on the Great North Road, Stamford is well The inhabitants of Makale rende r93 words
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Advertisement2 1936-02-19 11 9 jtfitii*vtA/usef><injkri*rdj^L2 words
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Article, Illustration839 1936-02-19 12 Variety Of Ways Of Serving EGGS WHEN you want a change of food with all the nourishment possible make an all-in-one dish with Eggs. Tuere are all kinds of ways to vary your menu with egg combinations. EGGS SUSETTE 4 poached Eggs 4 large baked potatoes 4 tablespoons finely chopped839 words
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Advertisement21 1936-02-19 12 LAWKS' HAIRDRESSERS. 7!> Slamford Road. Tel. 4610. corner iiorsK i fe?l /P /7 Vj M Wei n berg. 74, Robinson Rd.21 words
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Advertisement28 1936-02-19 12 rnoi:\i\ T LEMON BARLEY WATER A BEVERAGE i(„ S I ill s Ma S |M I I Manufactured by THE PHOENIX i AERATED WATER WORKS > PHONE 3463 S28 words
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Advertisement66 1936-02-19 12 m W y f Thfc^ji**^**^|HH L v«. f\ //oA^^ 6 certain that your light Summer meals are complete in unlike imitations nutritive value does not contain any household Wwr HrinKlTid H sugar to give it U J U*llUV«i^ CTuSS^te glass of delicious does it contain a large percentage *f\\r/3 166 words
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Article598 1936-02-19 13 Try Preparing It In A Percolator fENERALLY speaking, the cookie who makes good coffee is an almost unknown species. If, therefore, you are fussy about your coffee, invest in a percolator and try preparing it yourselves— at least until your bov has learned the method thoroughly.598 words
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Advertisement105 1936-02-19 13 GRAMOPHONES GRAMOPHONES and RECORDS i NEW MODELS Sa 521 to 830- J f OIHNSON PIANO Co., 83. Ltd. V/incnoster House, Collyer Quay, I Singapore. opposite the NEW PIER. e m TAILOR J A NEW TAILORING SHOP] OPENED AT i No. 280 ORCHARD ROAD (Borneo Mansion) j A Splendid Selection of105 words
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Advertisement40 1936-02-19 13 A TOURIST'S SHOPPING GUID£ SILK STORE The Loveliest Lingerie in Town AT Tajmahal Store 23 HIGH ST. A 1 i "^^^^3s Stamford Rd. I Prof: Y. Kooy, Tel. 4807. i V Qualified Eye Specialists. Eye Examinations. Eyeglasses. Exclusively. Phone 3002.40 words
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Advertisement101 1936-02-19 13 RESTAURANT I Meal Ews-opean E?ood I Come and have your steak cook- ed as you like it on an open t charcoal ffrill by JOHN, Singa- pore's leading Chef. J OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT {Arcade Restaurant! Collyer Quay, Phone 4825. CHEMIST .-TATTOO" YOUR LIPS WITH A SOUTH SEA MAIDEN'S LURE. A101 words
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Advertisement148 1936-02-19 13 LUGGAGE CARRIER f SINGAPORE I LUGGAGE s CARRIE CO. j BIgHK Contractors Forwarding Agents J Booking Agenvs for P.M.S. Railways. Baggage Agents for:— Blue Funnel Line i ;-:ast Asiatic i.'-ie Nederland Lint' 8.1.5.N. Co.. Ltd., S etc., etc. I Tel. Address:- "LUGGAGE" PHONE 2428 or call Union Jldg. J CAMERAS148 words
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Advertisement490 1936-02-19 14 PKt C J j BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. W. CO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS. Due Dae Tonnage S'pore. Tonnage S'pore. 1936 1936 S^S??™,,,, 17 000 Feb 28 SOUDAN 6,500 May 6 BANGALORE 6,000 Mar. 12 RANPURA 17,000 May 8 ££££s?* 16 0 Mar 13 RAWALPINDI 17,000 May 22 ££KJ3& OE 15490 words
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Advertisement510 1936-02-19 14 TO FRENCH PORTS V ill HOMEWARDS. V j t I BOUGAINVILLE For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Mar. 4 CAP ST. JACQUES For Marseilles, Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux Mar. fi t ANGO For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Apr. 4 CAP PADARAN For Marseilles, Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux Apr. 4 OUTWARDS (from510 words
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Singapore Harbour —News Of The Day
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Article119 1936-02-19 15 Passengers On "Yasukuni" THE N.Y.K. Yasukuni Mam is leaving for European ports at noon to-day with the following passengers from Sl Mr aP R Fe Heywood, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Sc ott Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Burrell, Rev. H Sisson Mr. and Mrs. Grimstone, Mr.119 words
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Article117 1936-02-19 15 ARRIVING in Singapore yesterday on A board the Hamburg Amerika s.s SaoerUnd were the following passengers for Singapore: Mr Karl Barginda, Mr. Hans Henng. Mr and Mrs. Dirk van Diedenhoven. accompanied by their three children. Mr and Mrs. Otto Gerhardt. Master Otto Gerhardt. Miss Ingeborg Gerhardt117 words
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Article79 1936-02-19 15 t Craft Completes Trials Paris, Feb. 14. THE first of a series of twelve high- speed convoyers ordered for the French Navy has arrived at Lorient from St. Nazaire. It has completed there trials which are stated to be highly satisfactory. Christened the "Pomone," this new vessel is79 words
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Article70 1936-02-19 15 Expedition To The White Sea Moscow, Feb. 14. AEROPLANES and ice-breakers are to take part in a big seal hunting expedition in the White Sea shortly starting from Murmansk. The aeroplanes wil be used for locating the seals, and will mean a material savins of time. Five ice-breakers and three70 words
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Article61 1936-02-19 15 The following visitors are registered at Raffles Hotel:— Major H T. Craig, Major E. L. Harmon, Major G C. Ballentine, Major 'I p G. E. Orme, from Taiping. Mr. J; D. G. Gain from Bangkok, Mr. G. H. JJavies en route to Hongkong, Mr. and Mrs. H. H.61 words
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Article, Illustration156 1936-02-19 15 Bombay To Be First Class Airport Bombay, Feb. 14. PLANS for civil aviation improvement have just been published from Delhi which are likely to convert the Juhu Aerodrome at Bombay, at present useless half the year round, into a firstclass airport. A beginning has already been made with156 words
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Article193 1936-02-19 15 Reduction In Rate 01 Allowance London, Feb. 14. THE council of the International Tanker Owners' Association, at a meeting held in London decided to reduce the rate of contribution on voyage charters to 7% per cent, and on time charters to 9 per cent. The council further193 words
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Article89 1936-02-19 15 To Be Used As Civil Aircraft Pretoria, Feb. 14. AS the result of co-operation between the South -African defence force and the South African railways and harbours administration, bombing aeroplanes are to be used as civil aircraft on the interior passenger routes. Seven "British Airspeed Envoys —two engined89 words
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Advertisement96 1936-02-19 15 THE BAXK UjWE. AMERICAN ORIENTAL LINE SERVICE. (Owners: Messrs. ANDREW WEIR CO.) For BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE Due. Sails. tpph 9^ Mar. 4 5& Ma b r. 2 2 5 5 IXDO-CHIXA LIXE. DirM Se^e. t. W AN f«So SHANGHAI thnrnrh Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Feb.96 words
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Miscellaneous157 1936-02-19 15 Mails Close Rengat and Tembilahan^^^ n Soengei Liat (Magnet) 1 p.m. Medan, Jask, Bushlre, Amsterdam and London by Air (Netherlands) 12.45 p.m. Trengganu (generally), Besut, Dung u n, Kemaman and Kemasek (Mahidol) 2 p.m. Kretay (Suddhadib) I p.m. Djambi and K. Toengta^ Muntok. Palembang andWa^Joe Belawan and Medan Blinioe (Thedens)157 words
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Miscellaneous77 1936-02-19 15 THE HARBOUR SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE Godown Gate No. Yasukuni Maru JJ Patroclus J* 3 Jeypore 3 Sauerland 3 Henrik J Eurylochus J Karapara JJ J Delhi JJ Shunko Maru 50 b Islander 5Z B KEPPEL HARBOUR Main Wharf WBt. Splendour, Elout, Lch. Mars, Pahud, Lch.77 words
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Advertisement54 1936-02-19 16 ONODA RAPID-HARDENING PORTLAND-CEMENT (Complying with British Standard Specification) BEST f/S/ n»*nr -•^^Sk CHEAPEST IN rail fI 3 I IN QUALITY \^\LgSi^^ PRICE RENOWNED FOR ITS QUICKSETTING PROPERTIES. Highly recommended for fast concrete work. In Casks and in Bags. ALWAYS IN STOCK Sole Importers: MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA LTD. K.P.M. CHAMBERS, No.54 words
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Advertisement32 1936-02-19 16 A great cast in a great picture nothing has ever been fashioned to approach it"— NEWS OF THE WORLD. Naturally This refers to '•Mutiny on the Bounty" Gala Opening CAPITOL March 3rd32 words
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Miscellaneous246 1936-02-19 16 ON THE RADIO British Empire Programme TO-DAY TRANSMISSION I GSG 16.86 Metres (17.79 mcs.) and GSF. 19.82 Metres (15.14 mcs.) 620 p.m.— Big Ben. Cecil Chadwick, at the Organ of the Classic Cinema, Belfast. Cotton (Bloom). Selection ofj W. H. Squire's Popular Songs (arr. Baynes). 6.35 p.m.— Charles Manning and246 words
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Miscellaneous278 1936-02-19 16 Fair 1936." A talk by Sir Thomas Ainscough, C3.E., F.R.G.S., H.M. Senior Trade Commissioner. 10.10 p.m.— A Recital by Eileen Ralph (Australian Pianist). Biblical Sonata, The Combat between David and Goliath (Kuhnau). Two Mazurkas: (1) B flat minor, Op. 24, No. 4 (2) E minor. Op. 41. No. 2 (Chopin).278 words
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Miscellaneous553 1936-02-19 16 i Floral Dance (Moss). The Company Sergeant-major (Sanderson). Greenwich Time Signal at 7.20 a.m. 7.36 a.m A Recital of New Gramophone Records. 8.05 a.m.— The News. 8.20 a.m.— Close down. TRANSMISSION 2 GSG 16.86 metres (17.79 mcs.) and GSF 19.82 metres (15.14 mcs). 620 p.m. Big Ben. The Composer at553 words
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Miscellaneous378 1936-02-19 16 10.41 p.m.— Weather Forecast, General News Bulletin, Market Prices, Jute and Gunny Closing Rates (In Bengali). 11^6 pjn.— Weather Bulletin, 2nd News Bulletin, Market Prices, Jute and Gunny Closing Rates (In English). Z.11.1. Singapore Wavelength 49.9 metres (6,018 kcs) TO-DAY 6.00 p.m. Recorded Music. 6.45 p.m. News bulletin. Stock and378 words
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Article181 1936-02-19 17 Trade In Malaya Improves London, Feb. 10. THE final dividend for 1935 of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bangking Corporation is the same as a year ago namely, £3 a share. As the interim payment was lowered from £3 to £2 10s., the total dividend for the year181 words
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Article183 1936-02-19 17 British Burmah Oil Company London, Feb. 10 FR the purpose of financing a scheme of increased development the British Burmah Petroleum Company proposes to make an issue of capital. The rogramme includes the purchase of plant, the extension and improvement of the refinery, and the acquisition of another183 words
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Article235 1936-02-19 17 Increase Reported In Transvaal Lndoon, Feb. 12. THE mines of the Transvaal, which I produce nearly 40 per cent, of the world's e nwsupplies of gold, were responsible last year for an output ol 10,776,684, fine ounces. This compares with 10,486,393 ounces in 1934, and the returns indicate235 words
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Article394 1936-02-19 17 TRADING AGREEMENT WITH IRELAND Last Year's Arrangements To Be Continued London, Feb. 17. THE Dominions Secretary, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald. who was elected last Tuesday a member for Ross and Cromarty'in the by-election, due to the retirement of the sitting National Liberal Member, took his seat in ftie House of CommonsBritish Wireless - 394 words
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Advertisement82 1936-02-19 17 KEEP PUMPING, YOU RATS, OK YOU'LL BE BLOWN TO PIECES!" A glorious girl sixty lifethirsty men— doomed to die in a raging hurricane! Drama indeed. .as nature in the raw snarls at conventions and it's every male for himself! '.^v.v.-.jll /^H HE^B -^WBSOCv Ttt& ■|HBt/.'.'.v,'.-. i ,v l f I82 words
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Advertisement103 1936-02-19 17 SUPERB. WILL SEND MUSIC LOVERS INTO RHAPSODIES" -EVENING STANDARD^ fc "A voice that justifies the «WUI be a bi? success" words "New Caruso"— —THE ERA. —DAILY TELEGRAPH. PTHE SONG THRILIUJI YOU'LL REMEMBERS FOREVER! Soar into the world of dreams as Nino Martini sings magic melodies tender as the first stirrings103 words
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Miscellaneous185 1936-02-19 17 O\ THE RADIO Continued from page 16. ltadio Colonial, TO-DAY Wavelength 25.23 metres (11,880 kcs). 420 pm. Recorded music. 435 p.m. News in French. 5.05 pm. News in English. End of transmission. Wavelength 19.68 metres (15,244 kcs). 6 15 p.m. Programme announcement. 620 p.m. Concert relayed from Radiop.m. News In185 words
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Miscellaneous187 1936-02-19 17 4.20 p.m.— Carnival's Enchantment. A Merry Concert Hour. 4.50 p.m.— News in English. 5.05 p.m.— Relayed from Munich: "Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail" by Mozart. 6.05 p.m.— News in German. 6.20 p.m.— Concert of Light Music. 7.20 p.m.— News in English. 7.35 p.m.— Concert of Light Music (continued) 8.20 p.m.—187 words
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Article123 1936-02-19 18 Passenger's Tributes To Crew London, Feb. J7. THE Union Castle liner Winchester Castle, which went ashore near Portland Bill last night on her homeward journey from South Africa, docked at Southampton this afternoon, only BV2 hours late, having made 1 the sixty miles from Wcymouth, after being refloated,British Wireless - 123 words
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Article26 1936-02-19 18 Paris, Feb. 15. King Carol, on his way back from England, is staying here incognito in company with Madame Lupescu, before returning to Bucharest. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 26 words
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Article99 1936-02-19 18 Workman's Roadside Find m Berlin. Feb. 14. A SIX-WEEKS-OLD baby, a quantity of bribv clothes and about £160 in cash, all tied up in one parcel, have been discovered by a workman on a country road near Breslau. The parcel also contained a promise to pay up99 words
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Article50 1936-02-19 18 Paris, Feb. 15. M. Charles Maurras a director of Action Francaise was charged by the examining magistrate with complicity in incitement to murder, and M. Joseph Delest, the Manager of the paper, was charged with incitement to murder arising out of a newspaper article. The charge follows swiftly on the50 words
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Article262 1936-02-19 18 Discovery During Excavations Harrington, Eng., Feb. 14. NATURAL gold deposits have been discovered during excavations under the outhouse of an old country mansion at the MidCheshire village of Great Budworth. near here. While workmen were digging under the outhouse the owner of the land noticed gclden glints262 words
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Article98 1936-02-19 18 Proposal For Commercial Treaty London, Feb. 17. QUESTIONS were asked in the House of x Commons regarding negotiations for a Commercial Treaty in place of the temporary agreement with the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden said he could not agreeBritish Wireless - 98 words
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Article100 1936-02-19 18 Arrest Of Missionaries In Abyssinia London, Feb. 17. INFORMATION has been received from the British Minister in Addis Ababa regarding a colleague and the Reverend Harold Street, who were arrested on Jan. 28 at a Mission Station in the Province of Gamo. The Incident appears to have been dueBritish Wireless - 100 words
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Article402 1936-02-19 18 Former Chinese Protectorate ACCORDING to a statement issued by the committee of management of the Singapore Silver Jubilee Fund the investigating and distributing centre will be the former premises of the Chinese Protectorate in Havelock Road. It is understood that when the old gaol is vacated it402 words
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Article74 1936-02-19 18 Singapore, Tuesday. MR. R. N. Jack, an assistant, employed at Messrs: John Little and Co., Ltd., was this morning charged bewreMr E. E. Coleman, the Fifth Magistrate with driving a car without a licence along East Coast Road on the nigm of Jan. 12 and failing to report aftei an74 words
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Advertisement89 1936-02-19 18 I 11* f j\ I you've got a Jjfcf I I CSRIP^^Ir I I like av fWjLO I I fi^r' TYRE I I A*r\ A Acrobatics on the trapeze are I ■v entertaining but acrobatics I I performed by badly tyred cars I I on greasy roads can be uncom-89 words
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Advertisement31 1936-02-19 18 The Best movie plot that ever happened The Perfect entertainment". .DAILY EXPRESS. "siiitinv mi I lie- lion lit? w With CHARLES LAUGHTON, CLARK GABLE and Gigantic Cast. Opens MAR. 3rd. CAPITOL.31 words
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387 1936-02-19 19 Humorous Incidents Make The Interest Singapore, Tuesday. A TRIAL game of soccer which provided more laughs than thrills was played on the S.C.C. ground to-day between two 1 teams from the club representing Colours and Whites, and resulted in a win for Whites' by387 words
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Article32 1936-02-19 19 Matamata, Feb. 18. The two-day match between the M.C.C. tourists and Piako which started to-dav was interrupted by rain. Piako had scored 106 for 7. There was no play after lunch.— ReuterReuter - 32 words
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104 1936-02-19 19 Interesting Padang Match On Friday Singapore, Tuesday. THERE should be a large crowd on the S.C.C. ground on Friday, Feb. 21, when the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers make their local soccer debut against the Singapore Cricket Club. The soldiers open their season with a104 words
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Article159 1936-02-19 19 Strong "Red" Element In Evidence Madrid, Feb. 17. IT If new stated that not a "stati of siege" but a "state of alarm" which is extended over the whole of Spain, has been proclaimed. The 'state of alarm" is the first of three degrees of martial law.Reuter Wireless - 159 words
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Article53 1936-02-19 19 London. Feb. 17. MR. Lincoln Ellsworth, the American explorer, who with his companion. Mr. Hollick Kenyon. were rescued in the Antarctic by the Australian research Ship Discovery 11. expressed his warm appreciation of the assistance given by the British and Australian authorities to-day at Melbourne, where the Discovery n arrivedBritish Wireless - 53 words
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Advertisement9 1936-02-19 19 Sllvikrin THE NATURAL HAIR TONIC Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS, Singapore.9 words
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Advertisement112 1936-02-19 19 CwjwnLife j Insurance Company I ESTABLISHED 1900 Rt. Hon. Sir Robert L. Borden, a R stephenson J P.C., G.C.M.G., K.C., D.CX., LLD. President. HOME OFFICE:— TORONTC^CANADA. Insurance in force j exceeds 5280,00©,*©0.00 J MALAYAN OFFICE S E-4 Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. .^r mm*— Chief Agent :-V. R. VICK. Travelling112 words
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