Morning Tribune, 24 February 1936
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Title Section14 1936-02-24 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL. L— No. 20. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, Feb. 24, 1936. FIVE CENTS.14 words
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Article346 1936-02-24 1 FALLEN TREES CAUSE LIGHT FAILURE WIND REACHES 60 M.P.H. BRIGADE, CALLED TO FIDE, FORCED TO RETIRX (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 23. A LARGE AREA OF KUALA LUMPUR IS WITHOUT LIGHTS TO-NIGHT AS THE RESULT OF WIDESPREAD DAMAGE CAUSED BY A WIND STORM346 words
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Article59 1936-02-24 1 R.A.F. Planes Leave Hong Kong 'ftong Kong, Feb. 23 The Flying Boats of the Royal Air Force which tfe on a good-will flight to Japan hopped off for Amov at nine-thirty this morning, local time. after a weelft delay owing to bad weather.— Reuter. ~j m. A later59 words
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Article49 1936-02-24 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Nanking, Feb. 23 Sir AlftxandUr Cadoe:an. the British embassador tn Ohinn. calVd on General Chun, the Chinese Foreign Minister yesterday m connection with his ransfer to the British Foreign Office. General Charm: Chun gave a farewell "inner to Sir Alexander last ht.49 words
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Article54 1936-02-24 1 Plan To Deepen The Bar (from. Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 23.. A PROJECT for deepening the bar of Bangkok River and making it available to ships up to 23 feet draught costing several millions, was passed out of the Assembly with no budgetary vote m the estimates54 words
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Article118 1936-02-24 1 Council For Each Continent London, Feb. 19 The British Government was not contemplating or considering any steps toward the formal revision of the constitution of the League of Nations, declared Earl Stanhope m the House of Lords, replying to the motion of Lord Rennell, who suggested that insteadReuter - 118 words
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Article20 1936-02-24 1 Nanking, Feb. 23 The Judicial Ministry is con tern nlating organising juvenile courts m ChinaSin Chew Jit Poh.20 words
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Article58 1936-02-24 1 Sydney, Feb. 19. AT least five persons are believed to have been killed when a passenger plane from Leeton crashed m rough country 40 miles from Sydney to-night and burst into flames. Search parties are trying to locate the plane but it is feared thatReuter Wireless - 58 words
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103 1936-02-24 1 London Water New Works To Cost £940,000 London, Feb. 21. THE Minister of Health, Sir Kingsley Wood, attended a meeting of the Metropolitan Water Board which is responsible for supplying Greater London. The proposals, estimated to cost £940,250 for additional filtration facilities at their Hampton Works, were adopted. An expenditureBritish Wireless - 103 words
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Article230 1936-02-24 1 Brakevan Derailed At Ipoh Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 23. MUCH DISORGANISATION OF IPOH RAILWAY TRAFFIC WAS CAUSED THIS MORNING WHEN A BRAKE VAN of A TRAIN FROM TELUK ANSON THAT ARRIVED AT IPOH WENT OFF THE RAILS AT MALIM NAWAR OWl*tt TO AN ALLEGED MISJUDGMENT OF A POINTSMAN IN230 words
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Advertisement60 1936-02-24 1 FERROCRETE THE RAPID-HARDENING PORTLAND CEMENT Because of its quick j^^^S^i^^^s. hardening, when it is so /^?W/^sftP^^ws^ necessary, work can prof/^rtf___S**Vat^J&\i Iff^/Hf v^^jX. ceed at a rate whicb ,S IllSl F^SP^V i*"*ll only possible when using N^S^^S^^W hard and within 24 hours. Count time m hours, not days. FERROCRETE SAVES TIME.60 words
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Article351 1936-02-24 2 LEFT WING PUSH Ethiopian Lines Severed Rome, Feb. 21. A FURTHER Italian advance on the Northern Front by the First Army Corps is announced m to-day's communique. This corps forms the left wing of the army as reconstituted after the recent battle of Enderta. The advancing troopsReuter Wireless - 351 words
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Article140 1936-02-24 2 US. Navy Aircraft Trials San Diego, California. The American Naval Air Service is engaged m experiments m flying under Arctic weather conditions. Accompanied by the destroyers "Lea" and Roper", the aircraft carrier "Ranger" has left here for Alaskan waters with the object of testing aeroplanes and ships against140 words
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Article34 1936-02-24 2 Mr. H. R. Moore, who arrived from home recently, has taken the place of Mr. A. J. Wynne, Assistant Engineer, Drainage and Irrigation Department, Teluk Anson, who has gone on transfer to Kuantan. l34 words
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Article530 1936-02-24 2 MEETING ON MARCH 2 Scandinavia The Ban A Renter message from Geneva states that a meeting of the Committee of Eighteen to discuss the question of oil sanctions has been convened for March 2. The possible imposition of oil sanctions (according to information from Gothenburg), has been530 words
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Article152 1936-02-24 2 Edmund Lowe In "The Great Impersonation" Singapore, Sunday. PHILIP Oppenheim's famous noval "The Great Impersonation" is most realistically brought to the screen m its picturisation by Universal Pictures and those present at the Alhambra Theatre this evening could not have failed to have been impressed by the dramatic152 words
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Article31 1936-02-24 2 Mrs. E. M. McSwiney, Miss H. I. McSwiney. Miss G. Browning, Mrs. Cherry, Capt. D. Mac D. Fife and Miss C. Shirtliff arrived here yesterday by the s.s. "Juna" from Rangoon.31 words
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Article58 1936-02-24 2 The engagement is announced and the marriage will shortly take place of Mr. Douglas Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Cook of Oakley, Merstham, Surrey, and Miss Rhona Munro of TreeHill, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Mr. D. D. B. Cook was formerly with Messrs. BouJ stead and Co., Ltd., and will58 words
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Article88 1936-02-24 2 Fortune In Old Vase Budapest, Feb. 19. CARELESSNESS has brought a fortune to a poor family living m "the Ujpest suburb. The little daughter of a messenger named Ambrus Selle accidentally smashed a large vase which was q©e of his proudest (and most useless) possessions. To the astonishment of the88 words
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Article450 1936-02-24 2 Musical Society's Big Success QNE of the largest concert .audiences that Singapore has known for some years heard the Symphony Orchestra of the Singapore Musical Society give their most successful programme to date m the Victoria Memorial Hall last night. After last night's concert it can no450 words
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Article19 1936-02-24 2 Rev. Bro. Louis, the sub-director of St. George's Institution, has returned from France and has resumed duty m Taiping.19 words
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Advertisement85 1936-02-24 2 ■j A X JJ "THIS MILK KEEPS j^^fßH^^ S REFRIGERATION!"^ it J7 R rpRY Klim Powdered for all uses. Recommended B U i Whole Milk— the milk by doctors for even the frail- ,j 5 that /ceeps. Klim is pure, est babies. If your dealer fresh milk— only water is85 words
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Article114 1936-02-24 3 THE FRONTIER CLASHES Joint Commission To Sit Moscow, Feb. 23. IN view of Japanese objections the Soviet has decided not to insist on the inclusion of neutrals m the proposed mixed commission to determine responsibility for the frontier clash on Jan. 31. The Assistant Foreign Commissar, M.Reuter - 114 words
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Article94 1936-02-24 3 Tokyo, Feb. 20. The Cabinet, it ls reported, is desirous of a peaceful settlement of the disputes with the Soviet and it ls understood that it has been decided "Although the lawless entry of Soviet troops into Manchukuo territory is outrageous," the affair should be settled through diplomaticReuter - 94 words
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Article111 1936-02-24 3 To Consider Redistribution Of Colonies London, Feb. 22. PORTUGAL'S refusal to consider a re--1 distribution of colonies was affirmed by the Premier, Senor Salazar, at a meeting of the Members of Parliament. He said that Portuguese Colonies could not be discussed, as the matter was more one ofReuter - 111 words
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Article188 1936-02-24 3 Freedom Abroad; [Suppression \At Home Berlin, Feb. 21. IN alleged plot by Catholic priests and n Communist leaders m the Rhineland and Westphalia is the subject of an official communique stating that secret police are investigating the co-operation jf the Catholic Young Men's Association withReuter Wireless - 188 words
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Article42 1936-02-24 3 No Majority For Any Party A Reuter message dated Sunday from Tokyo states that the final results m the general election are: Minseito Party, 205. Seiyukai Party, 174. Showakai Party, 20. Social Mass Party 18. Kokumindomei Party, 15. Independents, 34.42 words
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Article47 1936-02-24 3 Rome, Feb. 19 Following conversations between Signor Suvich and the Austrian Foreign Minister dealing chiefly with the Danubian problem, a communique states that the ministers are m complete agreement. It confirmed the intention ol following the policy outlined m the Italo-Austro-Hungarian agreement of 1934 ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article10 1936-02-24 3 The Malayan Magic Circle, Singapore, has been exempted from registration.10 words
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82 1936-02-24 3 King Edward VIII To Broadcast To Empire London, Feb. 21. AN announcement is made by the British Broadcasting Corporation that H.M. the King will broadcast to the Empire at 4 p.m. G.M.T. on Sunday, March 1. His Majesty will be heard from all British transmitters, including the Empire Station at82 words
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Article175 1936-02-24 3 London, Feb. 20 In the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin was closely questioned as regards press statements outlining the Government's Defence plans. He denied there had been leakages and said the articles were merely based on intelligent anticipation and knowledge of the available facts. He saw nothing mReuter Wireless - 175 words
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Article196 1936-02-24 3 Light On Strange Tribes Sydney, N.S.W. MEWS of primitive natives of the Upper Ramu, New Guinea, who buy their wives for the equivalent of one shilling, and shoot themselves when they have a headache, has been brought here by a missionary, Mr. S. M. Gander. The natives196 words
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Article19 1936-02-24 3 Mr. M. C. ffrench Sheppard, District Officer, Alor Gajah, is being succeeded there by Mr. J. D. Hodgkinson, M.C.S.19 words
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Advertisement60 1936-02-24 3 j "MAN LION" j i j RAPID-HARDENING CEMENT THE SOLE GENUINE 1 Wtttt'Y ROSKOPF PATENT J i *rV WATCHES THE HALL MARK 0F precision i See the new displays al all dealers. W^^^SsS^ UV/IIIVIIU IIX l/U. ißifi? .^ot^Ammm^^ 89 BRAS BASAH ROAD. J 1 |fe=jS RAFFLES HOTEL BLDG. J so,e60 words
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Advertisement10 1936-02-24 3 m_yfa SUxlKlls THE NATURAL HAIR TONIC Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS, Singapore.10 words
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Article51 1936-02-24 4 Tone Very Steady (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Saturday morning. Rubber (Singapore 2514 cts.. up y* ct Market Tone: Steady, Quiet. Tin (Singapore) $102, down 12V* cts. To-day's Prices: London: 7%d., up %d. Market Tone: Very Steady. New York: 15 11)16 cts., up 3116 ct Market Tone:51 words
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Article29 1936-02-24 4 London: Spot £207 155., up 355.; three months £201 15s. f up 20s. New York 47 Va cts., down ct. Cross Rate: London-New York 4.99 New York-London 4.98%29 words
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Article190 1936-02-24 4 R ubber The market is again very steady but quiet. There is not much inclination to sell but at the same time buyers are becoming more cautious at these levels. U.K. stocks are expected to be down 3,100 tons this week. Singapore, Saturday noon. A moderate business passed locally m190 words
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184 1936-02-24 4 Stock Exchange Effect Of Tin Quota Reduction London, Feb. 19. ALTHOUGH active m various directions the chief feature of the Stock Exchange has been the sharp advance m Rolls Royce Issues from 178j- to 190 6 and the upward trend of trans Atlantic issues. Aviations, however, suffered from profit-taking butReuter - 184 words
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Article55 1936-02-24 4 Chew Jit Poh - Shanghai, Feb. 23 A report issued by the Shanghai Maritime Customs states that the imports during January amounted to $$35,952,--268, representing a decrease of $19,795,--685 as compared withyhe corresponding month last year. f The exports amounted to $37,344,341, which shows an increase of $9,931,921 as compared with January55 words
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89 1936-02-24 4 DAILT PRICES CURRENT. Singapore, Saturday, noon. Buyers. Sellers. No. I.X.R.S.S. m cases (F. 0.8. February) 2515|16 261|16 Good F.A.Q. m cases (F. 0.8. February) 25 13!16 25 15J16 No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot-loose) Tone of Market: Steady Sellers Reserved. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 7%d.89 words
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328 1936-02-24 4 Russia's Budget Year Ends With Good Surplus THE US.S.R. has closed its financial year with a Budget surplus of 700 000,000 roubles. Revenue budgeted vas 63,600,000,000 roubles; realised amount Rbs. 64,600,000,000. Expenditure, ?c?ko£ed at Rbs. 63,100,000 000, has reached Rbs. 63,900,000,000. These were the figures put before the Central Executive328 words
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Article43 1936-02-24 4 LONDON TIN RUBBER Market Continues Steady (From Our Financial Correspondent) London, Feb. 22, 1 pjn. rpHE closing prices were as follows: LONDON RUBBER Market Tone: Steady. Spot: 7% (down 1|32). April-June: IVi (unchanged). LONDON, TIN No Market CROSS-RATE London-New York: 4.99 (up 3116).43 words
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Article18 1936-02-24 4 Mrs. J. Dunford Wood, of Ipoh, has left for Oeylon and will return m about three weeks' time.18 words
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Article105 1936-02-24 4 Paris 74 47 64. New York 4.99. Montreal 4.98 V 2. Prussels 29.29V 2 Geneva 15.10»/ 2 Amsterdam 727. Milan 62 a Berlin 1229. Sipckholm 19.394 Copenhagen 22.39 V 2 Oslo 19.90 ViVienna 26»/ 2 Prague 119. Helsingfors 227. Madrid 36 5 64. Rio 4y 4 official London,British Official Wireless - 105 words
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Article41 1936-02-24 4 The engagement is announced of Cyril Hackworth Young, of Ipoh, eldest son of the late Revd. G. Edward Young, of Brockley, S.E., and Mrs. Young, to Margaret McAfler, only daughter of Mr. ana Mrs. Alexander Cameron, of Alio way Ayrshire, Scotland.41 words
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Advertisement42 1936-02-24 4 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established m 1880) Capital Subscribed (Fully paid up) V.100.000,000 Reserve Fund V.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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Advertisement17 1936-02-24 4 Overseas Assurance CORPORATION. LIMITED, China Building. Chulia Street, aOMI 5808. SINGAPORE. Fire, Marine, Motor VEHICLES WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION17 words
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Advertisement233 1936-02-24 4 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). SUCCESSORS TO THE CHTCMI COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD., THE HO HONG BANK, LTD. AND THE OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK, LTD. CAPITAL: Authorised $40,000,000.00 Paid Up $10,000,000.00. HEAD OFFICE: CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE. LOCAL BRANCH: 458. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chee Swee Cheng,233 words
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Article254 1936-02-24 5 The Position Explained Bangkok, Feb. 19. IT has been reported and denied that Siam recently asked the Internation- U Tin Committee for a quota of 25,000 tons a year after the end of 1936. No official statement on that point has been issued here; but the254 words
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Article132 1936-02-24 5 Oil Concession m Permits Cancelled By President New York, Feb. 19. IN conformity with his policy of protect- ing the natural resources of the Philippine Commonwealth. President Qrezon has cancelled 31 exploration permits which had been granted to oil companies. Ten of these permits were held by the Vacuum Oil132 words
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Article144 1936-02-24 5 Several Obvious Defects Winnipeg, Feb. 19. DEGARDING the proposed Loan Coun--11 cils, the Winnipeg Free Press says the time has now come to consider whether or not credit of the Dominion and Provinces is one and indivisible, or whether each of the Governments should stand on its own144 words
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Article271 1936-02-24 5 Export Figures Show Surplus Berlin, Feb. 19. THE German foreign trade figures for 1 December showed a small improvement over those for November. Exports at 416,000,000 m. were 19.000,000 m. (or about 4 per cent.) higher than m November, and imports at 373,000,000 m. were 27,000,000 m, (or271 words
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Article160 1936-02-24 5 Treasury's Reply To Inquiries New York, Feb. 18. THE Treasury refused to comment on the drop m thc silver market. One official said: "I don't believe that we have any statement to make, other than that we are still carrying out the provisions of the Silver Act."160 words
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Article72 1936-02-24 5 London, Feb. 18. THE Controller of Anglo-Italian debts is informed by the Istituto Nazionale per i Cambi con l'Estero that the position of the lire account under the agreement was as follows on January 15. representing the results of operations since March 18 last:-Total transferred into sterling for72 words
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Article1098 1936-02-24 5 FRASER CO.'s SHARE LIST Singapore, Saturday 10 a.m. MINING Buyers. Sellers /".rnpat Tin (4s) 5s 9d 6s 3d Asam Kumbang 29s 31s Austral Malay 595. 60s. Ayer Hitam (55.) 14s. 9d. 15s. fid. Ayer Weng ($1) 167 1.77 i/ 2 xd Bangrin Tin 19s 9d 20s 9d Batu Selangor ($1)1,098 words
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Article, Illustration15 1936-02-24 6 Katherine Hepburn In "Alice Adams" This delightful picture is now showing at the Pavilion, Singapore.15 words
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Article411 1936-02-24 6 GETTING EXERCISE. JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS PROUCHO Marx gets his exercise jumping at conclusions. Norma Shearer can stand on her hands and execute a perfect dive. Greta Garbo enjoys walking particularly m the rain, alone. Robert Montgomery combines badminton with swimming by erecting his court OVer the family pool. Hollywood plays411 words
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Article430 1936-02-24 6 The Way With The Men CTRANGE as it seems, a vast majority of Hollywood's masculine stars entered motion pictures from the stage, while a decided minority of feminine stars have known the experience nl "playing to an audience!" Executives of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where this odd430 words
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Advertisement130 1936-02-24 6 I °ne of Screenland's Most Popular Funsters m his first starring role!?" 1 1 CAPITOL 1 1 ■i j I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 j EDWARD EVERETT HORTON j i _a_t_\ _\_t_j_m mm ■yßiyfs y^M S i^fl ST a i i ii h^D Be. >' "v \!^B I I Fll^ »1144130 words
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651 1936-02-24 7 Now The Producers Get The Fan Mail! THE stentorian voice of John W. Public 1 may have lost a measure of its nnmrnanding authority m some circles, bXTn HoUywood John W. is tops_in spades! It takes no more than a whisper from John's mighty thorax to651 words
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Article, Illustration42 1936-02-24 7 AN EXCELLENT YACHTSMAN is Maureen O'Sullivan MetroGold wyn -Mayer player, who will soon be seen m the feminine lead of a new "Tarzan" production opposite Johnny Weissmuller. Maureen's knowledge of navigation has stood her m good stead m piloting the yacht, "Mavourneen.42 words
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Advertisement211 1936-02-24 7 |^S_JPAVILION |f BOOTH TARKINGTON S BEST-LOVED r^M-M 5 HEROINE STEPS FROM THE PAGES B *ft *iy» Bk^v'^h^M Bi OF HIS PULITZER PRIZE NOVEL f^f^g^PEß 6 STRAIGHT TO YOUR HEART £4 THE AMAZING HEPBURN'S GREATEST B 1 P ROLE SINCE "LITTLE MINISTER" T JJ_ m t ■^■Li^^mv^' i\rls& -< £T V>»211 words
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Article433 1936-02-24 8 Amazing Story Told In Court London, Feb. 16. IF you meet a Russian m the street and he shows you gold coins and asks y°" where to change them, be careful i he Jl asks .you to buy something that looks like a diamond, be careful433 words
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Article89 1936-02-24 8 Portugal, Feb. 18. TABRIELA de Jezus's son married Jose y Bernardo's daughter many years ago. And now Gabriela and Jose have decided that they, too, might have a shot at matrimony. He is seventy-two and she is seventyfive, and they have known each other since their childhood days.89 words
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Article156 1936-02-24 8 Another Hepburn Triumph WELL worth seeing is the film version of Booth Tarkington's famous novel, "Alice Adams", which was screened at the Pavilion yesterday. Katherine Hepburn takes the leading part of Alice (which is sufficient to hallmark this R.K.O. production from the start), a young American girl face156 words
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Article176 1936-02-24 8 Her 24 Attempts At Suicide Warsaw, Feb. 18. MARIE BANSKA had loved passionately a young man of Warsaw, but he passed her over for another. In despair she decided to take her life— but she found it was not so easy to achieve as she thought. Four176 words
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Article73 1936-02-24 8 Reno, Nevada. AMERICA'S "Divorce Capital" ls becoming Just too respectabledivorces are slumping while marriages are booming. Reno now points with pride to the fact that there are now twice as many marriages as divorces there. For the year Just past the total number of marriage licences issued was73 words
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Article81 1936-02-24 8 Peiping, Saturday. News has just been received here from Father Henry Kellner, the German Roman Catholic Priest who was captured at Shihtsien m East Keichow on January 13th by the bandits commanded by Ho Lung who forced their captive to write a letter demanding a ransom of $50,000.81 words
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Article190 1936-02-24 8 Live Cartridge ln A Pipe Wellington, (New Zealand). THE recipe for the "perfect" murder has been accidentally discovered by a resident of Stewart Island, New Zealand, He was nearly killed by it himself. He was calmly smoking his pipe when there was a violent explosion and the190 words
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Article79 1936-02-24 8 Hollywood. Feb. 13. MAC, a Great Dane suffering from pneumonia, received a blood transfusion at Hollywood, California. A St. Bernard, Spike, was the donor and gave a pint of his blood. Dr. William Jaquias, who administered it, believes that it is the first time such treatment has79 words
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Article146 1936-02-24 8 Pole's Christmas Day Revenge Paris, Feb. 19. GRIM tragedy heralded Christmas m the little French town of Lieusaint when a wronged husband found his guilty wife m the arms of her lover, shot them both and turned the revolver on himself. Three Poles were the central figures146 words
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Advertisement32 1936-02-24 8 THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated m the straits Settlements) FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR, ACCIDENT WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE UNDERTAKEN. FULL PARTICULARS AND RATES APPLY, 16D, CECIL STREET L. G. JOHNSON, General Manager.32 words
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Advertisement129 1936-02-24 8 Grand Theatre NEW WORLD GRAND STAGE ATTRACTION To-night at 3.30 p.m. ••BLAUW-WIT" Sumatra Stage Sensation. With 70 selected Artists including RADIO STAR KRONCHONG SINGERS 1935-36. Prices:— 2sc, 50c, 75c, $1, and $1.25. Including free admission to New World. LAST NIGHT I THE MOST UNUSUAL DRAMA fel^pj A GIRL GODDESS OF129 words
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Article, Illustration1342 1936-02-24 9 ARMS COMMISSION DISCLOSURES AIK MINISTRY'S ORDERS TO MANIJFACTI REUS ORITAIN has a secret list of aeroplanes whose very existence may not even be mentioned. Manufacturers are forbidden by the Air Ministry to divulge any information of any kind about them. This was one of the1,342 words
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Article128 1936-02-24 9 THE following officers passed m Malay at the examination held on Dec. 9 and 10 last:— STANDARD I: Mr. R. N. Turner (Cadet); Mr. R. A. Ward (Cadet); Mr. J. Cook (Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Department, S.S. and F.M.S.); Mr. ,C. H. Burgess Agricultural Officer, (Agricultural Department, S.S.128 words
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Article282 1936-02-24 10 ANSWERING questions asked by a Tribune interviewer, Admiral Nagano, one of the chief Japanese delegates to the London Naval Conference^ made an interesting statement on Japan's position. It is true that the answers were those which diplomacy demanded, but the fact that they were made at all282 words
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Article556 1936-02-24 10 I CO the Great Pepper Scandal has come I* to an end, with the conviction on Friday m London of Mr. John Howeson and his friends Bishirgian and Hardy. And from behind the scenes of the tin market m London is removed for a while at any rate556 words
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Article278 1936-02-24 10 The Hon. Mr. Marcus Rex and Mrs. Rex have left Kuala Lumpur for Taiping. Mrs. J. Dunford Wood, of Ipoh, has left for Ceylon and will return m about three weeks' time. Mr. M. C. French Sheppard, District Officer, Alor Gajah, is being succeeded there by Mr. J. D.278 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-02-24 10 The camera catches a picturesque scene m the harbour— tongkangs being loaded with timber near the Raffles reclamation.18 words
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Advertisement35 1936-02-24 10 I \_________W^M C■■ <*'**■■'■ I J Iv Ja B Bi, Bk JHe^tSIM MAUt IN ENGLAND THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Singapore Kuala Lumpur. Agents m Perak:— The Kinta Electrical Distribution Co., Ltd., Ipoh. 'w.s. 7— m35 words
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Article790 1936-02-24 11 THE WARDENS ATTITUDE Local Animals Scarce Singapore, Sunday. AN interesting consignment of sea-lions, macaws, spider monkeys, mountain lions and elks, some of which have never been seen m Singapore will be arriving shortly, according to information gathered by the Morning Tribune. In spite of the recent790 words
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Article80 1936-02-24 11 Astounding Figure Reported Paris, Feb. 18. ACCORDING to statistics by "Le Figaro," 7,004 people disappeared m Paris during 1935 and no trace of them was found. The total number of disappearances reported m the city during the year was 15,990. Of these 2,832 (three-fifths of whom were80 words
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Article38 1936-02-24 11 Mr. C. Jinarajadasa, M.A. (Cantab.), a former vice-president of the Theosophical Society, will $ive a public lecture at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday at 8 p.m. on "Theosoflhists and the Coming World Order." Mr. David Frankel will preside.38 words
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Article140 1936-02-24 11 Saving The Empire's Fcuina London, Feb. 18. THE Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire, with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has asked Sir Thomas ComynPlatt and Captain Keith Caldwell to visit (1) Ceylon and Malaya, and (2) the140 words
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Advertisement35 1936-02-24 11 The most charmingly situated Hotel m the Island. Ideal for permanent residents RESTAURANT Table d'hote and a la carte. COCKTAIL BAR LOUNGE TENNIS. Special Dinner Dance on Thursday 27. DINERS $1.50. NO AFTER-DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE.35 words
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Advertisement55 1936-02-24 11 LUNCH DAILY BY SPECIAL REQUEST WE SERVE RUSTAFFEL tiffin on Tuesday, 25th Feb. Advance Booking Is Essential. 'PHONE No. 4906. 1-a v rjaBMU^nf IHHH |ii i^PSia^B| IfiuH 19 Kilt H^9 HKB I J; 3H II I! I ■^^^■l^r Mm ■EfsS I I L^^^^^^J^F Mr* TOLLEY'S BRANDY COMPET ITION 3rd Prize.55 words
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Article, Illustration205 1936-02-24 12 H. M. KING EDWA RD VIII AT WORK Three men and a woman left Southampton recently for a destination no man has ever reached —the summit of Mount Everest. Photo shows:— Left to right— Capt. Short, of the s.s. Ranchi, Mr Hugh Ruttledge, the leader, Dr. Noel Humphreys, Mrs. Humphreys,205 words
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Article983 1936-02-24 14 Books and AUTHORS BOOKS about Russia continue to roll off the presses and their contents continue to be as controversial, as opposed m their views. Never however, are they indifferent. Conditions m Russia seem always to raise a battle cry of antagonism or of equally violent support and commendation. Tatiana983 words
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Article, Illustration13 1936-02-24 14 From the J«ket Design for "Furious Youug Man", by I. A. R. Wylie.13 words
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Article, Illustration7 1936-02-24 14 Tatiana TehentaTfo "iit*»or of "We fcowci Wunien7 words
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Article358 1936-02-24 14 THIS book is compounded of those perfectly ludicrous generalisations people so glibly make about whole nations Myths which have survived through generations and arising from goodness knows where. For instance, who does net know that a l Welshmen are liars? That all Americans chew gum? That all Austnans are358 words
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Advertisement12 1936-02-24 14 M \ISO\ PERM LADIES' HAIRDRESSERS. 79 Stamford Road. Tel. 4610. CORNER HOUSE12 words
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Advertisement72 1936-02-24 14 jr~-2L CROWN %B^ CORKS I carry ready stocks of crown corta, crown-corking machines and aerated water machines. My price. defy competition. Phone 3784, call or write for particulars. M. WEINBERG 74, Robinson Road, Singapore. f PIIOEXIA j LEMON BARLEY WATER j A BEVERAGE i a fri a i I T7Hfc\72 words
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Article116 1936-02-24 15 BOOTH Tarkington, particularly noted for his amazing depiction of adolescence (Penrod, Seventeen, Alice Adams and the rest) has just published 'The Lorenzo Bunch" which has its scene m an apartment house such as may be 'ound m any city m the United States. THE newly organised Bookniga Corporation m New116 words
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Article, Illustration16 1936-02-24 15 Walter Duranty, ace newspaper correspondent m Russia and author of 5 I write as I please."16 words
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Advertisement111 1936-02-24 15 CHEMIST "TATTOO" YOUR LIPS WITH A SOUTH SEA MAIDEN'S LURE. A STARTLING NEW LIP COLOUR IN FOUR EXCITING SHADES. TRY THEM ALL AT THE "TATOO" COLOUR SELECTOR THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. (Inc. m F.M.S.) 8, Raffles Place Singapore. STATIONER j STATIONERY Special Bargain for 7 days Montana Lawn Writing Cabinets111 words
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Advertisement85 1936-02-24 15 A TOURIST'S SHOPPING GUIDE RESTAURANT m .J. I Rc»al European i Food Come and have your steak cook- i 1 )ed as you like it on an open charcoal prill by JOHN, Singa- i i pore's leading Chef. OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT > {Arcade Restaurant* J Collyer Quay, Phone 4825. .J.85 words
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Advertisement75 1936-02-24 15 GRAMOPHONES COLIMBIA J GRAMOPHONES and RECORDS S NEW MODELS \KI ROBINSON PIANO Co., SA UL C Winchester House, Collyer Quay, I Singapore. 1 opposite the NEW PIER. 4» CURIOS Camphor-wood Chests Mah Jong sets Handkerchiefs Emb. linen table cloths Chinese curios. Obtainable from Soon Joo Coy. 53, High Street, at75 words
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Advertisement174 1936-02-24 15 LUGGAGE CARRIER j SINGAPORE I LUGGAGE j CARRIER CO- 1 l Baggage Contractors Forwarding J Agents. Booking Agents for F.M.S. I i Railways. Baggage Agents for:— 1 Blue Funnel Line V East Asiatic Line f Nederland Line 8.1.5. N. Co., Ltd., l etc etc. C I Tel. Address:— '"LUGGAGE" PHONE174 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-02-24 16 Mrs. R. D. Carey and her daughter who are on a trip around the world, photographed on board the President Garfield.23 words
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Article55 1936-02-24 16 TO-DAY Indo-China (D'Artagnan) II M* Belawan and Medan (Op ten Noort) 9 am. Java, South West Sumatra. South East Borneo, Celebes. Moluccas and Timor Dilly (Van Outhoorn' II Pen. arang <S. Soon Hong> •J* Bintulu (Doggersbank' 11 TO-MORROW Fort de Kock. Pandang, Pakan Baroe and Siak (Hong Kwong55 words
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Article509 1936-02-24 16 - Passengers By The Garfield 4 large party of world tourists, most of them Americans, arrived m Singapore on Saturday by the President Garfield. Some of the prominent visitors are: Mr. Sidney M. Ehrman, a well-known laywer of San Francisco and a Director of the Wells Fargo Bank509 words
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Advertisement459 1936-02-24 16 r m P&O-Kl BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. tf. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS. Due Dne Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936 1536 RANCHI 17,000 Feb. 28 SOUDAN 6,500 May 6 BANGALORE 6,000 Mar. 12 RANPURA 17,000 May 8 NALDERA 16,000 Mar. 13 RAWALPINDI 17,000 May 22 CARTHAGE 15,000 Mar. 27 CORFU 16.000459 words
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Article103 1936-02-24 17 Harland And Wolf's Offer muv directors of National Shipbuilders' T security have accepted the offer of Harland and Wolff for the purchase of £p ship-repairing business and graying Srk of D and W. Henderson and Co., Meadowside. on the Clyde. X bSSness has been carried on by Motional103 words
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Article320 1936-02-24 17 Have Romantic History THE many small islands round about I Malacca have a romantic history all their own. In the days of the early Chinese traders m Malacca, a hostile Malay community forced the junks of the adventuring sea-farers to anchor away from the port. The Chinese selected320 words
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Article28 1936-02-24 17 Grimsby, Feb. 18. r. Grimsby trawler Kelvin has.arrived at Grimsby towing the Dutch drifter Cornelia Maria, of Scheveningen, which was found adrift m the North Bea.28 words
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Advertisement162 1936-02-24 17 THE BANK UWBAMERICAN ORIENTAL LINE SERVICE. (Owners: Messrs. ANDREW WEIR CO.) For BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE VIA THE CAPE Due. SfJ! 5 h 97 Mar. 3 TAYBANK if*' 2 1_ ADr 4 TWEEDBANK Mar. 25 A P r ItfDO-CIIIXA LINEDirect Service to lAPAN rt. SSSSS SB^fe SHANGHAI and TaWing162 words
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Advertisement340 1936-02-24 17 S jA TO FRENCH PORTS V > j WfeJlJIMf HOMEWARDS. RonoAINVILLEFor Marseilles. Havre. Antwerp Dunkirk Mar 4 <sS^STW^^orMarseilles, Nantes. St Nazaire Bordeaux Mar. 6 £J£o Marseilles. Havre. Antwerp Dunkirk Apr. 4 CA?°ADARAN f* SSKfiKS™***M«i A P r 4 OUTWARDS (from Marseilles). For Saigon, Tourane Haiohoag. ANGO Mar. 11 I CAP340 words
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Miscellaneous115 1936-02-24 17 TUB HARBOIH SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE. Godown Gate No. 22 1 Khona JJ Creamer g Apoey *J DArtagnan Jjj Vuensang JJ J Mclampus J} J Pres: Garfield Hector 9 J Kudat I Hintshire J Chokoh Maru 30 Steel Scientist 32 3 Belgium Maru 36 3 Kajang115 words
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Article443 1936-02-24 18 "FRIEND OF CONVICTS Society Leader Spurns Fame TAME and fortune beckoned to her, inviting her to reap rich rewards as a concert artist and composer. She could, had she wished, have become a great and powerful leader of London Society. Yet Gertude Eaton, daughter of a wealthy magistrate m Wales,443 words
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Article110 1936-02-24 18 Surplus Anticipated Again London, Feb. 21. THE newspapers are beginning to speculate on the outcome of the nfianciai year, which has only six weeks to run Despite supplementary estimates amounting to over £20,000,000 it ls generally believed a budget surplus of several millions is assured. This result will110 words
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Article21 1936-02-24 18 H. E. the Governor has approved of the promotion of Second Lieutenant L. V. Tavlor, S.S.V.F., to the rank of Lieutenant.21 words
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Article363 1936-02-24 18 Man And Two Women Charged London, Feb. 16. MOW police officers visited a house m Billericay, Essex, and, it was alleged, found a man actually engaged m the forging of a £1 note, was told at Brentwood when he, his daughter and a second woman were charged with363 words
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Article246 1936-02-24 18 Merest Drop Mars Driving London, Feb. 16. "AS a motorist I have proved from my own experience, as nearly every motorist must hsve proved, that the very slightest drop of alcohol does affect driving. Nobody can persuade mp to the contrary." So said Mr. Dummett, the Bow-st. magistrate.246 words
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Article171 1936-02-24 18 School Children's Need Bridlington, Eng., Feb. 10. THE need for more school playing fields was emphasized by Mr. J. P. Sargent, Director of Education for Essex, at a further session of the North of England Education Conference at Bridlington. Every senior school should have playing fields of171 words
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Article18 1936-02-24 18 Mr. D. J. Allan, Probationer, Customs Department, Lumut, will be back m the Ipoh Office from Monday next.18 words
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Article200 1936-02-24 18 Sequel To Unusual "Fan." Letter Montreal, Feb i« PROFESSOR Stephen Leacock, the famous economist and "nonsense novelist," who has reached the retiring age at McGill University, Montreal has "applied" for the post of political economist to a wild tribe of the Northwest frontier m India. This is sequel200 words
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Advertisement35 1936-02-24 18 fl fl fl fl fll b twl^fl I^^l^l fl fl k ifl fl k I ■■■■■■HttfliMßfl fl fl Sote Agents for Malaya: SIME, DARBY CO., LTD., Singapore Muar Malacca Seremban Kuala Lumpur Ipoh and Penang.35 words
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Article552 1936-02-24 19 Story Of Buried Treasure "Seen It With Our Own Blackpool, Feb. 16 HE is walking the streets of Blackpool to-day, looking for a job, yet h>* knows where treasure lies buried barely 50 ft. below the still waters of the Southern Pacific! Harry Baker is the name of this man.552 words
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Article103 1936-02-24 19 JP more school bells— but a short daily recital of "good" music, followed by f spell of jazz! That ls the experiment 0 oe made m Cechoslovakian schools next year. Instead of the usual school bell at 8 ■jn., children at elementary and some secondary schools will103 words
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Article217 1936-02-24 19 Wife Blown Through Two Rooms Chobham, Eng. Feb. 18 IN explosion of fumes from a party M frock which had been cleaned blew Mrs. Dixon-Smith, aged twenty-two, of Rothwell House, Chobham, from the kitchen stove, through the dining-room and into the hall. She died from burns m217 words
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Article153 1936-02-24 19 Surgeon Saves Woman's Beauty London, Feb. 18 HERE is an actress who, through the skill of a surgeon, has got a new nose —retrousse and naturally she is proud of it. Opening a new act at a London theatre some weeks ago, Miss Ethel Stewart, comedy actress153 words
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Article105 1936-02-24 19 Extension Of Provisions Approved London, Feb. 20. THE House of Commons late last night carried by 201 votes to 121 the second reading of the Government BUI extending temporarily the provisions of the Milk Act of 1934, which gave a subsidy m respect of milk sold or used105 words
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Article429 1936-02-24 19 Value Of Tourist Traffic DESPITE a material decline from last year m the number of tourists landing from cruise ships for a relatively short stay m the colony, together with a small decrease m the contribution by Great Britain to the passenger total, Ecrmuda recorded an advance of429 words
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Article89 1936-02-24 19 IT is notified m the Government Gazette that the following officers have passed the prescribed examination m General Orders and Colonial Regulations held on Jan. 29 last:— Mr. J. McKnight Hart (Probationer, Customs and Excise); Mr. K. S. Hellrich (Probationer, Customs and Excise); Mr C O. Lim (Probationer,89 words
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Article203 1936-02-24 19 Dissolution Of Armed Sections THREE laws for the dissolution of armed sections of the French Leagues, dealing with the carrying of arms, and modifying laws concerning threats against public men m newspapers are published m the "Official Journal." This is the last stage m the history of203 words
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Article76 1936-02-24 19 Colorado Beetle Pest Berlin, Feb. 18 IT is reported^. from Cologne that the presence ofthe Colorado beetle has been established about 25 miles on the French side of the Frr.nco-German frontier. In order to prevent the pests spreading to Germany, the German authorities have instituted a regular search76 words
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Article77 1936-02-24 19 "Mounties" Get A Horse THE Royal Canadian Mounted Police of "C" Division (Quebec) have Just been presented with a horse,--but they are at a loss to know what to do with it! The "Mountles" arrested George Riopel for peddling illicit liquor and when he pleaded guilty ln court here, Judge77 words
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Article104 1936-02-24 19 Paris, Feb. 18. AT an early hour this morning, four gangsters impersonating police officers, knocked at the door of premises m the Boulevard de la Villette occupied by a Paris tradesman. In reply to his "Who is there?" the gangsters replied, "Ahe police. Open the door m the104 words
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Advertisement33 1936-02-24 19 REAnY FQR THE BIG SCREEN EVENT OF THE SEASON. M.G.M.'s famous 2 million Dollar production IHE MKHHX Of_ THE BO|T^T\ ==W CHARLES LAUGHTON -CLARK GABLE FRANCHOT TONE Opening MARCH 3rd at the CAPITOL!33 words
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Miscellaneous570 1936-02-24 20 iON THE RADIO Ilrilisli Empire Radio Transmission 2: GSG 16.86 metres (17.79 mcs.) from 6.20 p.m. to 7.35 p.m and also from 7.35 p.m. Ito 9.05 p.m.; GSF 19.82 metres (15.14 mcs.) from 6.20 p.m. to 9.05 p.m.; and GSB 31.55 metres (9.51 mcs.) from 6.20 pjn. to 9.05 p.m.570 words
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Miscellaneous507 1936-02-24 20 to Another (Sigler). Suite, Scenes from *he West County (Somerset): (1) The Squirrels' Dance (Novelty Dance) (2) Lamorna (Morris Dance) (3) The Yokel's Holiday (Country Dance) (Ashworth -Hope). 6.55 p.m. Prose Reading. 710 p.m. The Norbert Wethmar Trio. Capricieuse (Theo Van Doren). Sourire I'Avril (De Taeye). Brise d'Ete (Sanderson, arr.507 words
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Miscellaneous509 1936-02-24 20 cent Scotto) Gosse de Paris (Sylviano) Dans ma peniche (Borel-Clerc) Le petit Qulnquln (Desrousseaux); Valse bleue (Margis); Ca c'est Paris (Jose Padilla). 11.15 p.m.— Rates of Exchange. End of transmission. TO-MORROW Wavelength 25.60 metres (11,720 kcs.). 6.35 a.m— Concert relayed from Radio —Pans. 7.35 a.m.— News ln French. 8 a.m—509 words
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Miscellaneous459 1936-02-24 20 11.05 p.m. The Common Welfare beiore Personal Advantage! 11.20 p.m. Chamber Sonata m g minor for Oboe and Cello by Telemann Werner Dockhorn, Milli Lohmann 11.35 p.m. News m English on DJA •md m Dutch on DJN. 11. 50 p.m. Close DJA, DJN (Germ Engl.). Z.H.I. Singapore Wavelength 49.9 meties459 words
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Article232 1936-02-24 21 49.10 metres (6,109 kcs) TO-DAY v 26 Dm Time Signal. Sydne> etrch's Sextette. A Ught Instrument p P m g New?Bulletin m Englisn. ,0 41 nm. Weather Forecast, General News Bulletin, Market Prices, Jute anc rminv Closing Rates (In Bengali). 10.56 pm. Instrumental Music. Betar °Tvi tr pjn.232 words
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Article177 1936-02-24 21 Smashed Through Cables MR. PHILIP AVERY, a young London amateur pilot, crashed through two 70.000- volt overhead cables— and lived. He was trying to And a landing place during a violent storm at dusk whiit tn king a new machine to Switzerland. As he was planing down near177 words
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Article84 1936-02-24 21 r London, Feb. 15. t 1 14 0 6s. for ten shillings was the result of one lucky visitor's bet at Newbury, when he backed Airgead and Prophecy on the tote double. The bookmakers' prices were 4—l and W--1 respectively. Two shillings each way on the latternamed84 words
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Article577 1936-02-24 21 THE 'WEAK-KNEED" POLICY OF NANKING Hongkong, Feb. 23. TN an interview with newspapermen the first he has granted since! his return from Europe Mr. Hu Han Mm, the veteran Kuomintangj leader, explains why he has not pro- ceeded io Nanking and reveals the truth577 words
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Article206 1936-02-24 21 Facilities Mainly For Divorce London, Feb. 18. THE remarkable growth m England m Poor Persons Procedure the facility for poor people to obtain legal aid— since it was undertaken by the Law Society nearly 10 years ago, is shown m the Society's report for 1935. In 1924 the206 words
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Article43 1936-02-24 21 Mr S T. Stewart has been appointed to be a Deputy Collector of Land Revenue for Singapore. Mr. Stewart was one of the first locally-born men to be admitted into the Straits Civil Service under the new scheme adopted a few years ago.43 words
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Article77 1936-02-24 21 "Live In Harmony" London, Feb. 20. "M V sinc ere wish is that my five sons *v will live m harmony and remain united together as brothers." This passage concludes the will of Mr. Thomas William Knowlden, Vincent Lodge, Norwood-rd., S.E., wholesale meat salesman, whose estate is valued at £51,848.77 words
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Article89 1936-02-24 21 A Fine German Film rE Ritz cinema at Geylang, opposite Lorong 40, showed a very fine German film entitled "Morgenrot," or "Red Dawn" last night. "Morgenrot" is an UFA production dealing with submarine warfare. There are many thrilling and exciting sea battle scenes. The dialogue is, of course,89 words
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Article63 1936-02-24 21 Information having been received that a dangerous infectious or contagious disease, namely, cholera, exists m an epidemic state at Madras, it is hereby declared by His Excellency the Governor, m exercise of the powers conferred by Section 48 of Ordinance No. 157 (Quarantine and Prevention of Disease) that the port63 words
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Article272 1936-02-24 21 Epic Of Captain Bligh Hamilton, Jan. 31. DOWN through the pages of history to a home m Hamilton comes a trail of romance. It is the story of Captain Bllgh and the famous mutiny on the British warship Bounty. A great-great-great granddaughter ol the famous officer272 words
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Article365 1936-02-24 21 His Life Of Strange Interludes PIONEERING m Russia, poverty, love, romance adventure, enterprise, wealth, revolution, flight, poverty again —then stark tragedy. Such was the life of Joseph Kirkham, a life of strange interludes of happineM and despair. In the days when the Tsar was at the height365 words
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Miscellaneous27 1936-02-24 21 u ar qrhleiertanz (Siede) (8.) Von Buhne ziTr (Buhne, opera -potpourri {f ftT p.m. Swing Music by Pat H 9 d 50 p.m. Dance music. Close down.27 words
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Article1749 1936-02-24 22 DIVISION 3 NORTHERN Scottish Cup Results London, Feb. 22. EACH week makes the position of Aston Villa at the bottom of the first division of the league more and more hopeless. To-day Blackburn Rovers, by holding Derby to a draw on their own ground gained a very1,749 words
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Article125 1936-02-24 22 County Championship Semi-Final London, Feb. 22. The following rugby matches were played to-day: Scotland 4 Ireland 10 Army 0 Territorial Army 0 Bristol 3 Swansea 11 Cambridge U. 6 London Scottish 6 •Coventry 3 Sale 3 Devonport S. 3 Redruth 11 Headingley 21 Blackheath 0 SMoseley v Bath125 words
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Article267 1936-02-24 22 Sequel To Row In A Lodging London, Feb. 18. ONCE George Christian was a mighty figure m the boxing world. Five hundred fights had he fought— and been the victor m most of them. Things looked bright and the path of life easy for George. His name was267 words
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Article259 1936-02-24 22 j London, Feb. 22 IRELAND beat Scotland at iW by 1 to-day by 10 points to 4 at Mnr rayfield. nm The weather was threatening and the turf was very soft as a result of yesterday's rain. The game was witnessed by 50 nnn spectators. w TheReuter - 259 words
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Article365 1936-02-24 22 Wonderful Club-Fnot London. Feb. IT. 1 YOUNG West Hartlepool boxer wbo despite the handicap of i club I I has lost only nine contests out of 68. H. (name is Al Capone and he haa been bumping them off with great regularity m the North East. Nineteen years365 words
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Article655 1936-02-24 23 TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT Wage Increases Accepted THERE is peace m the coalfields. The delegate conference of the Mineworkers' Federation have accepted district offers of wage increases. The increases are not uniform but. m fact, vary widely from the sd. a day addition to655 words
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Article118 1936-02-24 23 Budapest, Feb. 19. MUCH satisfaction was expressed by exhibitors and buyers at the textile section of the British Industries Fair to-day with the announcement that H M. the King does not desire that public mourning shall be worn at the Ascot Race Meeting. The announcement was118 words
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Article33 1936-02-24 23 The engagement is announced of Miss Rosamund Claudia Clulow Savage-Bai-ley, elder daughter of the late Mr. A. Savage-Bailey, C3J!., and Mrs. £&vageBailey, of Singapore, to Mr. D. H. Palmer, of the AP.C, Singapore.33 words
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Article376 1936-02-24 23 Even Hitler Is Not Free HERR Hitler's references to the colonial problem at Munich recently were omitted from the report issued by the official news agency and from the reports which appear m the German Press today. Apparently the German censor is no respecter of persons. At any rate376 words
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Article267 1936-02-24 23 Gives Rise To New Racket STORIES of golden hoards buried by fleeing paymasters of enemy forces m Palestine during the war have lent themselves to a new "racket." Swindlers, professing to know the secrets of these hidden treasures, have fleeced speculators of thousands of pounds. One of the267 words
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Article51 1936-02-24 23 News has been received of the death m England on Jan. 30 of Capt. Keith Welsh, who was for many years m command of the Telegraph Company's snip Cable, with headquarters m Singapore. Capt. Welsh, who was 59 years of age, retired m 1930. He was about 30 years ln51 words
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Advertisement31 1936-02-24 23 Sill| S RACKETS lii y RESTIHNGING There is only M RELIABLE Eg PLACE I QUEEN'S t 3, Prince Street. Phone Telegrams 7634 "Tennis" English, AustraUan American Gut, only used. No other.31 words
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Advertisement27 1936-02-24 23 'GOLDEN ********** l lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVAU.tr AUSTRALIAN BRANDY A HIGH QUALITY BRAND AT A LOW PRICE Obtainable at all first-class stores. Sole Agents: (jUTfTOE*(^ ,Inc m IM 10. i27 words
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Miscellaneous164 1936-02-24 23 To-day In m Singapore High Tides:— ll.3o a.m. CAPITOL:— "SIO Raise" with Edward Everett Horton. PAVILION.— "AIice Adams" (Katharine Hepburn, Fred Mac Murray, etc). ALHAMBRA:— "The Great Imperson-, ator" (Edmund Lowe, Valeric Hobson, etc." RlTZ:— Geylang:— "Morgenrot," or "Red Dawn" a German Film, 6.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. REGAL:— "To-day164 words
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855 1936-02-24 24 Ventura Marquez A THRILLING FIGHT IHI MUM GETS VERDICT l.\ POOR lIOI'T BY LEFT HOOK DISTINCT contrasts m methods and style were the features of the boxing at the New World arena last night, when two main events over ten 3-minute rounds each were staged. WHILE the Joe Eagle— Marquez855 words
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Article104 1936-02-24 24 SO'Million Dollar Programme Washington, Feb. 22. SENATOR Park Trammell has submitted to the Senate Naval Affairs Committee a BUI providing for a thirty million dollar programme of naval station construction around the country. The Bill will affect navy yards, aerodromes, munition depots and hospitals and nearlyReuter - 104 words
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Article175 1936-02-24 24 AS a Public Schoolmaster at Rossall, Sherborne, and Tonbridge, Mr.S. P. B. Mais, won his laurels as one of the most stimulating teachers of English of our time. He enhanced this enviable reputation m his wider work on the air. where he has been inspiring boys175 words
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Article169 1936-02-24 24 YESTERDAY the International Sixmetre Class sailed the second race of the series for the Dodo Challenge Cup. The wind was very light from the N.N.E. Ramona finished first. The finishing times were:— Points to date 1. Ramona 11-26-36. 5. 2. Kathleen 11-28-37. 6. 3. Tarbet 11-29-25. 2.169 words
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Article104 1936-02-24 24 Largest Group Ever From China Shanghai, Feb. 20. The largest delegation which has ever represented China at any sports meeting will go to Berlin this summer for the Olympic Games. The Chinese sporting authorities have decided to send over 100 athletes, including 22 Association football players, a basketball104 words
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Article19 1936-02-24 24 Mr. F. R. Mahoney, S^nal and Telegraph Engineer, F.M.S. Railways, Kuala Lumpur, is shortly leaving for Home on furlough.19 words
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Article26 1936-02-24 24 Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, British Resident, Negri Sembilan, has made a personal gift of $200 for repairs to the organ of St. Mark's Church, Seremban.26 words
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Article248 1936-02-24 24 Serious Effect Of New Plan London, Feb. 22. AMAZING complications are likely to follow the English Football League's decision to smash the Football Pools" £20,000,000 industry as "evil to the game." It is estimated that 10,000,000 people participate m the pools each week and aReuter - 248 words
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Article47 1936-02-24 24 Marshal Chiang Educational Experts Nanking. Feb. 23 Marshal Chiang Kai Shek entertained the chancellors and deans of the various Chinese universities, together with the heads of libraries and museums and the educational experts m Nanking, yesterday to exchange views concerning education. Sin Chew Jit PohSin Chew Jit Poh - 47 words
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Article18 1936-02-24 24 Dr R. D. Fitzgerald, Adviser, Medicai Services, Malay States, is expected m Perak this week on inspection duty.18 words
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