Morning Tribune, 27 February 1936
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Title Section14 1936-02-27 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL. I.— No. 23. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 1936. FIVE CENTS.14 words
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Article1831 1936-02-27 1 TItOOPS PATIIOLLIXU QUIET CIT\ 7 OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE t lIL\A FEARS A MILITARY DICTATORSHIP A military dictatorship m Japan which may lead to vigorous pursuance of a war policy is feared as the result of the sensational revolt of the third regiment of infantry, which mutinied whileReuter - 1,831 words
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Article, Illustration12 1936-02-27 1 Admiral Okada, the Japanese Premier, who was shot dead m the revolt.12 words
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169 1936-02-27 1 ANGLO-GERMAN TREATY Circumventing Deadlock London, Feb. 23. ANEW Anglo-German Naval Treaty, which was mooted at the Naval Conference, means the circumventing of the threatened deadlock over the introduction of European political issues into the Naval Protocol. In order to meet French objecttions to inviting Germany to sign the Naval Treaty,Reuter - 169 words
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Advertisement75 1936-02-27 1 s DELICIOUS EMPIRE FOODS. AYLMER! s s s THIS FAMOUS NAME OFFERS A WIDE EAMQI OF CAN-^ I NED AND BOTTLED GOOD S, ALL OF WHICH ARE OUT- S STANDINGLY EXCELLENT. SOUPS, VEGETABLES, CATSUP, JAMS, ETC., ETC. j 1 MADE BY THE LARGEST CANNING ORGANIZATION IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, S75 words
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Article652 1936-02-27 2 ASSOCIATION MEETING Contingent To Go To Holland Singapore, Wednesday. THAT Malaya will undoubtedly be 1 represented at the 1937 Jambore* at Holland was mentioned by Mr. F. C. Sands, Scout Commissioner for Malaya at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Boy Scouts Association held at their652 words
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Article214 1936-02-27 2 Glorious Voice Of Nino Martini all good voices come over well on I the screen, but that of Nino Martini, the MetroDolitan Opera tenor, is the best that has ever been nresented to us through that medium. It is a glorious voice m every sense of the world214 words
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Article132 1936-02-27 2 "Fang Claw" Jungle Thriller At The I Alhambra FRANK BUCK brings us fresh thrills cf jungle life m "Fang And Claw," which opened at the Alhambra Theatre last nighi. It is undoubtedly the best of the series filmed by this intrepid animal collector who has spent a great part of132 words
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Article98 1936-02-27 2 A Good Racing Story Of Old Kentucky BROADWAY Bill," the Columbia picture now at the Capitol, is not a story of New York. Broadway Bill is the name of a recehorse and the plot has to do with turf doings m Old Kentucky. Warner Baxter and the beautiful98 words
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Article59 1936-02-27 2 London. Feb. 26. REPLYING to a Parliamentary question, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Neville Chanber.lain, said the £40.000.0'^ loan to France recently arran?ea had his consent. He WKlerocood it was repayable m sterling. Asked whether any prcr: utions were taken to prevent credits becoming frozen, he saidBritish Wireless - 59 words
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Article34 1936-02-27 2 Royal Funeral Cost £25,000 London, Feb. 25. SUPPLEMENTARY estimates provide for £25,000 for King: George's funeral, including £7,000 for* entertaining Royal and other Overseas guests allowances for servants and hire of cars Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 34 words
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Article309 1936-02-27 2 Two Men Mutilated Girl Decapitated (poh, Feb. 26. THREE railway line tragedies are re- ported from different parts of the country. Mutilated bodies of two males were found, one near Taiping, and the other m Johore, while the third involves a young Tamil girl, who had309 words
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Article48 1936-02-27 2 The directors of Murai Tin, Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 2V 2 cents per share with a bonus of 20 cents per share payable to shareholders on the Register on March 4, 1936, at the registered office of the company, Kuala Lumpur, on March, 10, 1936.48 words
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Article198 1936-02-27 2 Support Likely For Cabinet London, Feb. 26. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Baldwin is expected to announce to-morrow an early date for publication of the Defence White Paper and the Service estimates. The general defence debate, according to present arrangements, will begin m the Commons onBritish Wireless - 198 words
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Article165 1936-02-27 2 To-day lit Singapore High Tides:— l.l 4 a.m., 144 p.m. CAPlTOL:— "Broadway Bill," with Warner Baxter. Myrna Loy, etc. PAVILION:— "Here's To Romance," with Nino Martini, Genevieve Tobin. etc. ALHAMBRA:— Fang And Claw"— Frank Buck's Jungle film. RITZ, Geylang:— Rudy Valle m "Owe* Music" and Jimmy Durante m •'Strictly Dynamite."165 words
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Advertisement40 1936-02-27 2 POWDERED WHOLE MILK J&&WH I m is pure delicious fresh milk \K^\ J&BF*®3i m t in convenient powdered fS^SSK?* m J m form. Try a tin to-day I I ft and be convinced. f^S^3 t^" M GETZ BROS. CO. J40 words
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Article316 1936-02-27 3 GENERAL USE CM 1939 Statement In Parliament iT is anticipated that the Naval Base of Singapore will be completed and ready for general US e m the financial year of 1939. This statement was made m the House of Commons yesterday (says Reuter) by Mr. KennethReuter - 316 words
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Article, Illustration41 1936-02-27 3 In its constant endeavour to ensure increased safety on our roads, the Traffic Department is never slow to depart from the old order. Above is pictured the new "Herring-Bone" pedestrian crossing at the junction of North Bridge and Bras Basah Roads.41 words
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Article195 1936-02-27 3 Against League League London, Feb. 16. X NUMBER of northern clubs are threatening to seek an injunction to restrain the League from delaying publication of the fixtures. They contend that the League's action is illegal, as the rules say that "fixtures must be arranged at, or prior to,Reuter - 195 words
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Article117 1936-02-27 3 Returning From Far East Maiden Trip Singapore, Wednesday. The new German liner Gneisenau returned to Singapore to-day homeward bound on her maiden voyage to the Far East. Joining the Scharnhorst and Potsdam on the Far East Express Service of the Norddeutscher Lloyd, the vessel came from Manila. So117 words
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Article63 1936-02-27 3 Accused Pleads Guilty In Police Court Singapore, Wednesday. PETER Lee, a Chinese bill-collector employed by the Estate and Trust Agencies, 'Ltd.. pleaded, guilty bofore the Third Magistrate, Mr. H. M. Blacker, to-day, to a charge of criminal breach of trust involving abcut $3,000. No sentence wns passed,63 words
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Article115 1936-02-27 3 Political Troubles Cause Drop Alexandria, Feb. 20. THE strained international situation Is regarded as the reason for the reduction m the number of Egyptians who are expected to make the pilgrimage to the Moslem holy cities, Mecca and Medina, this year. It is estimated that 2,926 will115 words
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Article33 1936-02-27 3 A distinguished visitor to Malaya m the near future will,&e Sir Chatres Biron, London's former Chief Magistrate. Sir Chatres is 73 years old. He is now on a sea voyage for his health.33 words
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Article163 1936-02-27 3 R ubber Auction Prices Realised At Weekly Sale Singapore, Wednesday. THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1266 th Auction, to-day when there were: Catalogued 1,015,541 lb.— tons 453.37 Offered 963,051 lb.— tons 429.93 Sold 782,341 lb.— tons 349.26 London— Spot 7 5116 d. New York— Spot 15163 words
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Article33 1936-02-27 3 The Postmaster-General, Great Britain, desires to make the telephone as cheap as possible and his next move is going to be a reduction m the cost of trunk line calls during the daytime.33 words
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261 1936-02-27 3 FRANCE AND THE SOVIET Arbitration Offer Regarding Pact Paris, Feb. 25 M. FLANDIN.. declared to-day France's willingness to submit the Franco-Soviet Pact to the Hague Court if the compatibility of the Pact with Locarno was contested by Germany. The fact that the entire Left and the greater part of theReuter - 261 words
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Article51 1936-02-27 3 f OLOUR pictures will be one of the v outstanding developments of 1936, according to Ernst Lubitsch, new managing director of Paramount productions. Lubitsch believes the impetus of such colour pictures as "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" will help put an increasing number of colour films on the screen next51 words
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Advertisement37 1936-02-27 3 "MAX LION" j i RAPID-HARDENING CEMENT THE SOLE GENUINE KOSKOPF PATENT WATCHES INTRODUCED /^^^^f\ MILLIONS 70 YEARS (*(l?^||'fc) IN USE AGO KM^Sk J TO-DAY See the new displays at all dealers. Sole Agents: Weill MoiltOr Ltd. SINGAPORE.37 words
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Article341 1936-02-27 4 Quiet Tone Continues Singapore, Wednesday morning. Rubber (Singapore) 251/2 cts., down VL ct. Market Tone: Dull and easier. Tin (Spore) $102^; unchanged. To-day's Prices: London: 7 5!16d., down l|l6d. Market Tone: Easier. New York: 15*/j cts., down I[l6 ct. Market; Tone: Quiet. TIN London: Spot £208 55.,341 words
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Article58 1936-02-27 4 LONDON TIN RUBBER Market Still Easy (From Our Financial Correspondent) London, Feb. 26, 6.30 p.m. THE closing prices were as follows: LONDON RUBBER Market Tone: Easier. Spot: 7 1132 (down 132). July Sept. 7 15 32 (up 1 16). LONDON TIN Spot: €210*8 (up 2! 8 April June i'2o2' 858 words
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Article128 1936-02-27 4 Good Clearances At Sales London, Feb. 18. [\ALGETY and Co. has received the following cable from Brisbane branch: "The wool sales continue with wider competition and a better selection. As compared with opening rates of this series on 27th January good greasy merinos are par to 5 per128 words
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Article313 1936-02-27 4 London, Feb. 26, 6.30 p.m. Share "JSJSZfI^ UnICSS Previously Yesterday Rise or fU War Loan, I* p.c 107^ ™V* 16 Com. Union Assce. (Units) 1131() Prudential Assce. "A" 38 38 Royal Assce. (£1 share 10s. pd.) 10 1 16 10 Canadian Pacific ($25) 5313 words
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Advertisement21 1936-02-27 4 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD., (Incorporated m New Zealand). Fire, Marine, Motor and Workmen's Compensation. 2, Finlayson Green. Telephone No. 5926.21 words
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Advertisement138 1936-02-27 4 THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN. DAILY PRICES CURRENT. Singapore, Wednesday, noon. Buyers. Sellers. No. I.X.R.S.S. m cjfses (F. 0.8. February) 25 916 25 11|16 Good FAQ. m cases (F. 0.8. February) 25 l 2 25 916 No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot-loose) (awardable Spore) 25% 25 V 2 do. March 25%138 words
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Advertisement30 1936-02-27 4 yT,. '-"jJ^^H or Accuracy Beauty Known the world over X ii *i EVERYONE OP THEM w 1 y^\ f^K A If M I /^^^^l V}JsjJJM MASTERPIEIE m modern watchmaking history!30 words
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Article1119 1936-02-27 5 FRASER CO's SHARE LIST MINING Singapore, Wednesday, 5 p.m. Buyers. Sellers AmpatTin (4s) ss. 6d. 6s. l%d. a, am Kumbang 295. 30s. Vtral Malay 59s 60scd Aver Hitam (55.) 14s. 9d. 15s. fid.. Arr Weng ($1) 1.70 1.77»/ 2 Sinerin Tin 19s. 6d. 20s. 3d. Batu Selangor ($1) .94 .981,119 words
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Article148 1936-02-27 5 World Total Down By 103,369 Tons London, Feb. 19. ACCORDING to the Statistical Bulletin of the International Rubber Regulation Committee, world rubber stocks m unregulated areas on Dec. 31 last totalled 575,625 tons, m comparison with 595,717 tons a month earlier and 678,994, tons on Dec. 31, 1934.148 words
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Article142 1936-02-27 5 Declaration Of Solvency London, Feb. 19. DECLARATIONS of solvency have re- cently been filed by the Biggleswade and District Gas Company, Stevenage Gas and Coke Company, Shefford Gas and Coke Company and Auto-Slot Gai Meter Company. The first three companies are allied and are going into voluntary liquidation.142 words
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Article17 1936-02-27 5 Mr. A. H. Flowerdew, the well-known mining engineer of Kuala Lumpur, has arrived m Ipoh on business.17 words
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Article331 1936-02-27 5 Speech At Midland Bank Meeting London, Feb. 20. F would be a grave mistake to regard gold as an outworn instrument m monetary affairs, suggested the Rt. Hon. R. McKenna, chairman of the Midland Bank m speaking at the annual meeting of shareholders. Gold, he believed, would331 words
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Article82 1936-02-27 5 London, Feb. 19 MEUX'S Brewery Company announces m a preliminary statement that the profits for 1935, after debenture interest and income-tax, amounted to £150,388. A final dividend is proposed of 7V2 per cent, (same), again making, with the interim on the Ordinary already paid, 11 per cent., less82 words
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Advertisement234 1936-02-27 5 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). SUCCESSORS TO THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD., THE HO HONG BANK, LTD., AND THE OVERSEArCHINESE 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,234 words
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Article487 1936-02-27 6 Husband's Face On Screen Prague, Feb. 21. k WOMAN, tired, went into a cinema m Warsaw for a little rest and relaxation. And, by doing so, she lias found the husband for whom she had been searching for more than 13 years. She ha sfound him487 words
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81 1936-02-27 6 Gary Cooper Sends Birthday Gift To Old Horse GARY COOPER'S annual birthday gift, a box of apples, is on its way to a ranch near Helena, Montana, where Max. one of his oldest friends, is living out his life. Max is a range horse, Cooper's property since it was loaled.81 words
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Article241 1936-02-27 6 "The Flying Doctor" Gaumont-Brilish FilmUnit In Australia THARLES FARRELL is to play The v m "The Flyine Doctor," tho film to be made, with Gaumont-Britih co-oneration, at the recently compMorl National Studios, Pagewood. Sydney Australia. He will leave Hollywood shortly for Sydney to take up his rote says a report241 words
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Article264 1936-02-27 6 Recipe For Marital Bliss RICHARD Allen's recipe for marii happiness is simple. Find the right girl, build a I and then center your interests then the advice of Arlen. whose latest pro Uon is Harold Bell Wright's "The Ca ing cf Dan Matthews," In whir! 1 starred by Sol Lesser264 words
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Article29 1936-02-27 6 TOM Keene. formerly cast as a cowbc A m Paramount outdoor romance pi' tures, has been given the leading rolo "Timothy's Quest," Kate Douglas Wiggins' classic.29 words
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Advertisement81 1936-02-27 6 J^ This Grand Comedy vith the Beautiful star of "The THIN MAN" j£ sont London wild with Enthusiasm when screened under the title V V of "STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL" t|CAP I T O L NIGHTLY 9.,5 I •2* 4. w I BAXTER LOY, J^ m Columbia's Exciting Comedy J I" Broadway81 words
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Advertisement39 1936-02-27 6 CAPITOL. Saturday Next at 11 a.m. f "MICKEY MOUSE" MATINEE. Special programme including MICKEY'S First Coloured Cartoon "The BAND CONCERT" "Gypsy Night" an excellent 2-reel coloured M.-G.-M. musical and other special attractions. Admission: Adults 50 cts. Children 25 cts.39 words
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Article, Illustration456 1936-02-27 7 Troupe Members Adjust Selves THERE is an atmospheric parallel between the first several days of a long ocean voyage and the start of a motion picture production. Adjustments are made. Old friends get together. Persons decide whom they like. Potential enemies eye one another456 words
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Article459 1936-02-27 7 They Won Fame With Westerns IT'S from away out West that screenland's top-notch personalities emerge. In a survey of Hollywood's leading screen figures, it was revealed that outdoor film romances are the open sesame to so-called "dressed-up" roles and star billing on theatre marquees. For, from these "home-on-the-range" films come459 words
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Advertisement240 1936-02-27 7 TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 PAVI L I O N PICTURE THAT BRINGS^^B NEW GLORY TO THE SCREEN I M The magic voice of Martini exalts you Jf/j with haunting melodies you will jf 7|| v& MARTINI jjs£i X vT^ ««mtV! TOIIM SCHUMANN. NIINK ft} //ffii WxJi* ANITA lOUISI lEOINAID OINNY #7>7>>/li240 words
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Article893 1936-02-27 8 OLD VESSELS REBUILT £1,377,748 For A Refit MEXT year 12 British capital ships, out of a total of 15, will have reached the average age of 20 years. Under the original terms of the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, the building of new ships to replace these893 words
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Article40 1936-02-27 8 Paris, Feb. 20. ARTHUR Newey, formerly of Coventry, who came to France many years ago as a jockey, has died here aged 53. He was m the service of Eugene Leigh, a well-known Maisons-Laffitte trainer. |juo40 words
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Article159 1936-02-27 8 Japan's "Token Of Gratitude" Tokyo, Feb. 21. FO hundred cherry-tree seedlings, a present from the Japanese Foreign Office to University College, Exeter, Devon, are to be shipped to London next month. They are a "Token of Gratitude" from Japanese diplomats who, as language students attaqhed to the Embassy159 words
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Article112 1936-02-27 8 Cable Over 1,000 Miles Long Belgrade, Feb. 21. THE first cable to connect Australia, Africa and North and South America with the Balkans is to be laid down between Igal, on the Boka Kotorska (Bocche Di Cattaro), Dalmatia, and Marseilles. The new submarine cable will be over112 words
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Article123 1936-02-27 8 Super -Destroyers To Be Built London, Yesterday. THE first evidence of the Government's intention to raise money by Defence Loans was furnished by the Secretary for War, who, when addressing the Westminster Savings Association said that the Defence Department may make great demands on savings m the123 words
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Article54 1936-02-27 8 Berlin, Feb. 20. A BEAR has been shot by a forester m the Harz Mountains, a favourite holiday resort m Central Germany. It was a fine specimen and is believed to have escaped from a circus last year Since then it must have been roamiiv-i about m54 words
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Advertisement57 1936-02-27 8 EVERY SCENE IN THIS LAVISH P OSfS iTß^ii j MBBv PRODUCTION IS FILMED IN HUM •»^^\V^r^3|Eß THE ENTRANCING TKCHNI-^ H^Bkjk^A£^M__^^H^ COLOUR I In this astonishing portrayal oi history's most glamorous adventuress MIRIAM HOPKINS B E C K\ SHARP" R KO-RADIO PTCTURE WITH FRANCES DEE, CEDRIC HARDWICKE, BILLIE BURKE, ALISON SKIPWORTH57 words
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Advertisement129 1936-02-27 8 Grand Theatre NEW WORLD 7.30 TO-NIGHT 9.30 The Spectacular Cantonese Talkie "HANDSOME HUSBAND" II Chapter Starring SOOT KOK SIN AND TONG SOOT HING Prices:— 2o cts., 30 cts., 40 cts., 50 cts. 70 cts. including free admission to New World. S THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE J CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated In129 words
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Article1071 1936-02-27 9 LAYING A TRAP I OBt A GHOST I \|»i: HIM t:\TAL 111 AT BY I lI E B. B. C London, Feb. 15. jiflß. Harry Price, who is organising the 8.8.C.'s experimental ghost hunt, told me how he will "catch" the phantom at the lonely 12th1,071 words
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Article120 1936-02-27 9 Paris. Feb. 20. A JAPANESE military delegation, srje--o'iiiv dispatched hv the Jananes^ War Office to Fnrone fo»* the nurnose of learning to ski. is now doinfr its best *o master the art at Lech-pm-Arlberg, m AffftH*, to Paris-Soir. Lech is a little village reached by sledtre from120 words
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74 1936-02-27 9 Sydney. N.S.W. WHEN Leslie Mather, 11, was bitten on his left instep by venomous snake on the football ground at Homestead, Harry Musgrove, aged 10. saved his life. Harry scarified the bitten place with a razor-blade, squeezed the poison out of the wound, and74 words
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Article353 1936-02-27 9 Allies' Debt To Germany London, Feb. 14. DURING the Great War, the Germans helped the British Army on the Western Front to escape one of the greatest scourges of warfare typhus fever. Major-General W. P. Macarthur, Commandant of the Royal Army Medical College. London, told members353 words
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Advertisement53 1936-02-27 9 CAPITOL! Opening Sunday Next at 3.15 I j A Novel, Snappy Universal Musical Revue, j enacted on board the famous Liner, S.S. "NORMANDIE" "SWEET SUmtENDER" With FRANK PARJKER, celebrated singing star, S TAMARA, JACK DEMPSEY, ABE LYMAN and HIS BAND. j Prjsenting "The MILLION DOLLAR FASHION PARADE" with the famous53 words
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Advertisement19 1936-02-27 9 SMILING SINGING CHARMING HER WAY INTO YOUR HEART AGAIN! SHtRI £r TEMPIE m ■Jk> Bp^^w^'--00 "TiJIA^IBKA WEDS. Ith MARCH.19 words
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Article264 1936-02-27 10 pEOPLE who stick to democracy may be old-fashioned humbugs, m the opinion of Fascists and Communists, but they do at least preserve a sense of humour and a grain of commonsense m attempting political changes, apart from observing the ordinary principles of humanity. Even democratic countries are not264 words
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Article, Illustration656 1936-02-27 10 jfIS Excellency the High Commissioner' i at the last meeting of th* Federal Council, while speaking on the subject of decentralisation and the creation of the new post of Federal Secretary, said that many things remained to be settled tad these would be satisfactorily settled m time. It656 words
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Article209 1936-02-27 10 Mrs. F. Bede-Cox, of Gopeng, has returned from Home leave. Mrs. Sutherland Graeme has arrived m Kuala Lumpur from home. Mr. G. C. Ashworth, of the Borneo Company. Singapore, is on a business visit to Ipoh. Mrs. E. T. Jacques, of Matang, Taiping, and her daughter have returned from209 words
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Advertisement62 1936-02-27 10 Osrams are trumps I Buy a carton of Light More light-better light— ye! no bigger electricity bills if you use Osram Coiled Coil lamps. Ask lor Osram m the familiar red and 'black cafton-ihe carton of light O-fhar is backed by -a great reputation. THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LID., Singapore62 words
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Article549 1936-02-27 11 ftEW MALAY SCHOOLS Skilled Tuition In Spore Singapore, Wednesday. THAT the urgent need for more vocational education m Malayan schools, especially m Singapore, is receiving the serious attention of Government, is amply demonstrated m the recent establishment of a "sped*! class" at the Kota Raja Malay549 words
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Article245 1936-02-27 11 Marble Bust Of "King Of Chefs" Nice. CHEFS from all over the world will take part m ceremonies m April m connection with the unveiling of a memorial to Auguste Escoffier, "chef of kings and king of chefs." The memorial— the first known monument to a chef—245 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-02-27 11 The "special class" students and winners of the Dr. Winstedt Shield of the Kota Raja Malay School.17 words
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Article143 1936-02-27 11 IOOfiOOMO Bottles Of Champagne Rheims, Feb. 21. THOUSANDS of gallons of champagne enough to supply the entire world for five years— are now stored away m the cellars m Rheims a^.d Epernay. More than a hundred million bottles, states the "Syndicat dv Commerce Dos Vms de Champagne"143 words
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Article150 1936-02-27 11 Communist Printing Press Seized Bombay, Feb. 21. THOUSANDS of copies of the revolu- tionary newspaper "The Communist," a duplicating machine and large quantities of Communist propaganda literav ture have been seized by the Bombay police during a seven-hour search of certain suspected houses. Four men were arrested. The150 words
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Advertisement43 1936-02-27 11 CQ99 f^-^ r 1 Annwnnn lf\ v Telegraphic Address i 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 Dane? To-Night DINERS $1.50. NO AFTER-DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE.43 words
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Advertisement79 1936-02-27 11 1 vl"L»i\ JL TIFFIN $1.00 CREME A LA REINE COLD FISH MAYONNAISE ROAST FORE QUARTER OF LAMB MINT SAUCE CABBAGE POMME CHATEAU COLD MEAT SALAD CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM Try Our SPECIALTIES. Enroll ir Hors D'Oeuver Varies "Capitol," Baked Alasca A Choice of over 100 other dishes. 'PHONE 4906. ■PA^^^^H bPAi-*-79 words
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Article, Illustration144 1936-02-27 12 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST -MODERN HOLLy WOOD VERSION Angry seas battering against the Loch Promenade. Douglas, Isle of .an- an nuyiesaive signi that holidaymakers rarely get the chance to see. The departure of Italian troops for East -Africa Gladys Swarthout, a Paramount player, with Damming of the Webi Scebe li,144 words
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Advertisement8 1936-02-27 13 f Kcne Ui\m<xttn 3 hk Singaf <* rt V8 words
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Article, Illustration1041 1936-02-27 14 Decorative HOMES THE. apartment dweller is ever on the look out for space saving pieces of furniture. In the East the average house has much larger rooms than is the case at Home, but m spite of that many new houses are being built here with smaller rooms because they1,041 words
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Article86 1936-02-27 14 WALNUT FURNITURE IN the furniture style known as the William and Mary period, at the end of the seventeenth century, walnut was one of the chief woods to be used. Flowers also played an important part m decoration during this time. For nearly two centuries English gardens had been growing86 words
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Advertisement12 1936-02-27 14 MAISOX PEUM LADIES' HAIRDRESSERS. 79 Stamford Road. Tel. 4610. CORNER HOUSE j12 words
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Advertisement70 1936-02-27 14 OASIS PORTUGUESE SARDIXES A Not just plain HjL small ftsh, but '/gyt^J-^ GENUINE f/r' f *rj sardines from jlaiL/ X^ '*> Portugal, a tin W^fff] which con--3 tains more vita--1 -/i mins than a litre of Cod Liver Oil. Try Oasis once and you will have no other. Ideal for70 words
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Advertisement46 1936-02-27 14 p* r ~"[FREE^AMPLE OFFER f ~"~1 IL_ 1 j Send 10 cents m cash or stamp*, to cover postage I I and packing, and a free sample will be sent by I return. i Address j Xestle's "Milo" ttcpt., I j *****5, Cecil Street, I Singapore.46 words
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Article, Illustration390 1936-02-27 15 Should Defrost Weekly HjODERN refrigeration will not of IU own accord continue to give un-n-upted service if subjected to con--W neglect. Regardless of the typo K'liigirator you have installed In your home, it is imperative that its inlenor be kept as clean as the places yuu u.se390 words
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Advertisement402 1936-02-27 15 LUGGAGE I A TOURIST'S CHEMIST carpifr^ SHO pp ll¥G GIJIDE TZZZZT Vl^JJw^A t SOUTH SEA MAIDEN'S LURE. i?n^iG? E RESTAURANT GRAMOPHONES -»-i LUWOMOC SHADES. CARRIER CO. f f TRY THEM ALL AT THE Bate* Contractors Forwarding Real 111 l O^illl UOLIMBIA THE^DErKiSPIENsSrY Agents. W^ J I GRAMOPHONES and RECORDS THE402 words
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Article1311 1936-02-27 16 Pusftf ngcrft On (resist* Ship rE huge Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain, Will call at Singapore on her annual cruise around the world, arriving here on Sunday at 5 p.m. The Empress of Britain is carrying a full passenger list of world travellers a follows: Mrs.1,311 words
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Advertisement416 1936-02-27 16 P. O. S. i\ T CO 9 S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS. Due Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936 1»36 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 15,000 June 5416 words
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Article100 1936-02-27 17 KEPPEL HARBOUR Main Wharf: WBt. Splendour, Lch. Vededge, Kampar (KPM). VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjons Pagar Albert Dock: Asahan. Victoria Dock: Graciosa. Keppel Harbour No. 1 Dock: Tung Song. No. 2 Dock: Pahud. SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE Godown Gate No. Rohna 22 1100 words
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Article46 1936-02-27 17 Sydney, Feb. 20. THE Commonwealth and Dominion Line has changed its name as from Feb. 1 to Port Line. The company states that, besides being somewhat cumbersome, the present name has led to some confusion through similarity with that of another company m the Australian trade.46 words
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Advertisement239 1936-02-27 17 111 ||\S I'll lIP M\E. (Incorporated m Australia) NEXT SAILINGS. Pue Sails. MERKUR Feb. 28 Mar. 3 MARELLA Mar. 28 Apr. 3 Special cheap round trip tickets from Singapore to Australia issued at the following rates. First Class passengers may transfer at Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne to the connecting239 words
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Advertisement451 1936-02-27 17 Ife^ jik T0 french ports V~~^^~\ Isl LJ \3b3 homewards. S BOUGAINVILLE For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Mar. 4 C^PADARAN For MarseUles, Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux Apr. 4 j OUTWARDS (from Marseilles). For Saigon, Tourane Haiohong. g ANGO Mar. 11 CAP PADARAN Apr. 5 DALNY Apr. 8 i CAP VARELLA451 words
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Article400 1936-02-27 18 THIRD DEPOT SHIP German Pioneer Work Another floating air base for transAtlantic aircraft is to be installed m mid-Atlantic very soon. Deutsche Lufthansa, the famous German airways company, have under construction at Howaldts Yards m Kiel a third depot ship which is intended for use on400 words
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Article37 1936-02-27 18 WHILE Gertrude Michael was filming location scenes for Paramount's "Woman Trap" m the desert, her pet dachshund, Johanesburg, ran away. She was advised he was run down by a street car and fatally injured.37 words
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Article84 1936-02-27 18 Now Seeking For A New Job Kaunas, Feb. 22. THE wife of an ex-Dictator is applying for a Job as a children's governess. She is Madame Matilda Voldemaras, wife of the former Dictator of Lithuania, Professor Voldemaras, who was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment after his unsuccessful coup84 words
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Article, Illustration12 1936-02-27 18 A fine study of a Traveller's Palm a t Kallang Reservoir, Singapore12 words
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Article262 1936-02-27 18 Chow Wins World Championship London, Feb. 14 A RED chow was judged the champion dog of the world's biggest dog show —Mr. Charles Cruft's Golden Jubilee exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Hall Islington, London. Kwong, owned and bred by Mrs. V. A. M The champion was Choonam262 words
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Article132 1936-02-27 18 Parachute Jump In Gas Masks Moscow, Feb. 21. A CONCERTED parachute- jump m gasmasks followed by a ski run lasting a day and a night— that is the singular feat just performed by twelve men who teach parachute- jumping at Alexino near Tula (125 miles south of132 words
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Article206 1936-02-27 18 Wealthy Couple Go To Australia San Francisco, Feb. 21. FEAR of gangsters has now led to the departure from the U.S.A. of a wealthy American and his wife who have left to take refuge m Australia. They are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wakefield. They have sailed from here206 words
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Advertisement11 1936-02-27 18 NO t#&fi 7 \m /"i, \%^mr^i m THANKS IP j y^^/j^AY^11 words
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Advertisement15 1936-02-27 19 .4 W? 0 IP? v V. Silvikrin THE NATURAL HAIR TONIC Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS, Singapore.15 words
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Miscellaneous1197 1936-02-27 19 m^ A\ 6.20 p.m. Concert of Li^ht Muwr _0 **<~ 7.20 p.m. News m English V 7.35 p.m. Concert ot Ufjht MMM ;on the radio j J*~.- EngL). German Folk. Son?. Programme! 0 <~ r IJ Forpcp.st (Germ., Engl->- Letterbox for (Brahms). Suite. From Meadow to th^ "Far East." 1881,197 words
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Miscellaneous370 1936-02-27 19 820 p.m. Piano Dance Solos by Mr. A J Bucfcan and Saxophone accompaniments by Mr. J. A. Parker- and Roc ore! Ed Dar-e ftlnife 9.00 pm. Close Ucvn. Hit* I bourne On 3134 metres (9.575 fees.) Call- viUMJk broadcasting on WWU-M* lay inuiaaay. Friday and bamiaaj from 14V PljIL WP370 words
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Article116 1936-02-27 20 Bill Passed By Empty Chamber French Parliament Comedy Paris. A BILL has been passed by an empty Chamber here. The House had convened for a night sitting. It was to deal with a Bill providing for certain technical adjustments m the Budget. Mr. de Chamard, Vice-President, took his place at116 words
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Article1325 1936-02-27 20 KOREAS CHEQUERED HISTORY LAND WITH INTERESTING BACKGROUND Singapore, Wednesday. I^OREA and the progress it has made under Japanese guidance, formed the subject of a very interesting address that was given at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club to-day by Rotarian Brigadier H. A. Lord, of the Salvation Army. Among1,325 words
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Advertisement20 1936-02-27 20 ANCHOR Brewed and bottled m Sinjsrapore by the ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS: SIME, DARBY 8c CO., LTD. tu.s.20 words
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Miscellaneous492 1936-02-27 20 O.\ THE RADIO (Continued from page 19.) 9.20 p.m.— Talk by M. Descaves. 9.30 p.m. —Talk on science by M. Arnyvelde 9.40 p.m. Colonial news. 9.50 p.m.— Concert by the Station Orchestra, directed by M. Henri Tomasi. Mile Henrlette Deliege (Cantarice) La Source, suite (Leo Delibes) Roma, Andante Bizet); a.492 words
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Article600 1936-02-27 21 NO SHIPMENTS TO ITALY Effect Of Strike Threat THOUGH hopes have never been 1 pitched high, it cannot but be disappointing that our coal exports for 1935 should total a figure bellow the modest record of the previous year (states a London review). The actual600 words
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Article159 1936-02-27 21 Eldorado Or Mirage? Englishman Dies In Desert Perth. THE secret of the existence of an extremely wealthy gold claim m the Australian interior has died with the discovery m the desert of the body of John Shaw, a 500-year-old Englishmen. As a prospector, Shaw had spent many years on the159 words
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Article219 1936-02-27 21 New York, Feb. 20. MR. Charles Henry Meltzer, editor, foreign correspondent, dramatist, and pioneer m the movement for grand opera m English, has died here of pneumonia after a short illness. Mr. Meltzer was born m Hove, Sussex, on June 7. 1852. His parents were Russian by birth,219 words
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Article, Illustration19 1936-02-27 21 A general view of the judging m th c Mastiff and Retriever Classes at Cruft's Dug Show m London.19 words
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Article39 1936-02-27 21 Mr Eric Miller states that virtually all countries producing plantation rubber are co-operating m the presentcootrol scheme, whereas the Stevenson Scheme operated only m British territories. Furthermore, says Mr Miller, new planting is now barred m the cooperating countries.39 words
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Article125 1936-02-27 21 Peasants Storm Railway When Train Kills Three Bucarest. ANGRY peasants stormed the railway station of Buftes near here after an express had killed two women and a baby while they were crossing the track The police had to be called out to disperse them. The riot was the culmination of125 words
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Article100 1936-02-27 21 Tea Parties Banned In Germany Berlin. WOMEN can be imprisoned for chatting at tea parties m Germany now. Tea and garden parties of the former members of the Reichs League of German Housewives have been prohibited by the police at Hamburg under the Law for100 words
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Article111 1936-02-27 21 And Was Charged For His "Keep" Zurich. A MAN who went to prison for his brother here was charged for his "keep" when he was discovered. A farmer of the Canton of Zurich was sentenced to imprisonment for 10 days for a trifling offence. He111 words
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Article312 1936-02-27 21 Skipper Catches Thief Dunkirk (France), Feb. 22. FE light sleep— and the heavy fists of a British master mariner have proved the Waterloo of a French thief who had become notorious here as the bane of crews and authorities alike. This thief specialised m sneaking on board312 words
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Article201 1936-02-27 21 Three Others Lost For Half A Crown Curiosity has saved a life but three lives were lost for half a crown. A small native boy m Alexandria noticed that his 24-year-old brother, Mohamed, who had been unemployed for some time, looked very dejected Soon afterwards Mohamed201 words
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Article29 1936-02-27 21 The League of Nations Malaria Course is being held at the King Edward VII CoS of Medicine, Singapore this year. It is a post-graduate course with highly intensive training.29 words
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Article260 1936-02-27 22 LOCARNO PACT IN DANGER A Reorientation In Europe? Berlin, Feb. 25. A FORMAL German denunciation of the Locarno Pact is not considered imminent m well-informed circles. While the ratification of tho Franco-Soviet pact would definitely torpedo German confidence m the Locarno Pact it might be unnecessary260 words
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Article118 1936-02-27 22 Woman Who Drank Caustic Soda Singapore, Wednesday. I VERDICT of suicide was returned A by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, tc-day, at the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of a 32-year-old Chinese woman, who died m hospital on Feb. 19 as a result of118 words
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Article89 1936-02-27 22 Question Of Exhibition Of Films AT the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held on Friday, Mr. John Laycock will propose a' motion with regard to the exhibition of talking, sound or other films at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Chua Keh Hai will ask:— Will you please89 words
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Article276 1936-02-27 22 Sequel To Accident In Holland Road Singapore, Wednesday. MR C V. Bath, who was charged with negligent driving, was convicted by the Fifth Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, to-day and fined $70. The case was the sequel to an accident that occurred m Holland Road on Nov. 16276 words
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Article244 1936-02-27 22 Mr. Geo. Vanderbilt Visits Singapore Singapore, Wednesday. MR. George Vanderbilt, the American multi-millionaire, and his bride, who arrived m Singapore yesterday and left to-day for Hongkong on their honeymoon trip round the world, are both fond of travel. "We do a great deal of travel," they said, when interviewed244 words
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Article59 1936-02-27 22 T London, Feb. 23. It is learned that Poland is inviting tenders for the supply of 230 tons antimony. Whereas a high grade is originally required it is believed she will be satisfied with Chinese 99 2 Der cent pure ore, since the English 99.6 per cent' ore is too59 words
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Article162 1936-02-27 22 South African Delegates Due Singapore, Wednesday. F 1 is understood that the Union of South Africa will shortly send a trade delegation to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands East Indies, China and Japan with a view to fostering better trade relations'. This will be the first time162 words
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Article48 1936-02-27 22 Singapore, Wednesday. MR. T. W. Schipper, of the Rotterdan Trading Co., pleaded guilty to charges of negligent driving and driving without a licence on Robinson Road on Jan. 15 and was fined $25 on each charge by the Fifth Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, to-day.48 words
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Article, Illustration14 1936-02-27 22 Mr. Wang Cheng Wei, China's former Premier photographed on his arrival m Singapore yesterday.14 words
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Article59 1936-02-27 22 The directors of Hoscote Rubber, which owns estates m Negri Sembilan and Johore, announce that they have acquired Warian Estate, which adjoins Hoscote Estate. Inclusive of Warian. the company's planted acreage is 4,730 capitalised at approximately £35 per acre. Mr. Van Loon, transportation manager of Java State Railways, who is59 words
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Advertisement198 1936-02-27 22 _^t ft i ■<?'* ft 7 On Sale B W mL BIBB' wmiißiift'''" W ***** BBB> -v iBBBBI At All Wr" J Stores... pr If only as a delightful cooling drink- 'Ovaltine' is a perfect tonic food, deliriously creamy and refreshing— you prepared from the highest qualities would give pride198 words
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Article868 1936-02-27 23 OH WAS IT CEYLON? STRAXGE TALK OF A LOST LAND rpALES are told of a French adv enturer's visit to the Orien over 400 years ago, and of his sta y m a country, the identity of which is not dear.. .Was it Ceylon?868 words
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Article118 1936-02-27 23 The Floodlit Temple Ceremony Trivandrum, India, Feb. 20. THE "festival of the hundred thousand 1 lights" has just taken place at the famous Hindu temple Jri Padmanabha m Trivandrum, where it has been held with unbroken regularity for two Ce Th U c n festival was instituted by118 words
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Article25 1936-02-27 23 The Hon. Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald, Adviser Medical Services. Malay States, and Dr j Baeza. State Medical Officer, Perak, are m Ipoh on inspection duty.25 words
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Article386 1936-02-27 23 Fight Against Japanese Competition Manchester, Feb. 11. THE need for action against Japanese 1 competition was emphasised Ly the persident of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Mr. W. E. Clucas, at the annual meeting of the ChamVi- here. "Lancashire calls upon the Government to produce, as386 words
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Advertisement32 1936-02-27 23 fjl I': S RACKETS tjr RESTRINGING There is only M RELIABLE Etf PLACE I QUEEN'S 111 3, Prince Street. Ij Phone Telegrams 7634 "Tennis" English, Australian American Gut, only used. No other.32 words
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Advertisement65 1936-02-27 23 T YOUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE IS IN YOUR KEEPING. WtTY NOT MAKE SURE THAT THEY SHALL HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY? THE jGreat Eastern Life; ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) I HAS SPECIAL ScnsiWES FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLY TO THE HEAD OFFICE: S GREAT EASTERN LIFE BUILDING, j SINGAPORE. S65 words
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Miscellaneous204 1936-02-27 23 MAILS < LOSS; TO-DAY Pamangkat Sambas and SinPgkawang (Boelongan) 8 a.m. Pengerang (Aik Soon) 9 a.m. 1 andjong Pinang (Silver Gull) i) a.m. Karimon (Tong Heng) 9 a.m. Penang (Kedah) 10 a.m. China (generally), Hoihow (Talma) 1 p.m. japan (Talma) 1 p.m. Hongkong (Talma) 1 p.m. Western Canada and Western204 words
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Article59 1936-02-27 24 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT Singapore, Wednesday. MINING: Quiet. Prices remaining unchanged. Hong Fatts continue strong, buyers $1.02, Sione 15 3 buyers, Hitams slightly improved, buyers 45 cents, Sungei Luas business done $1.41%, London Tin, middle price 94. RUBBERS: Unchanged. Small business resulting. INDUSTRIALS: Gammons wanted at $1.31, Atlas Ice $12.2559 words
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Article112 1936-02-27 24 Plan To Preserve Ancient Private House London, Feb. 26. A PLAN for the preservation of historic private houses m the United Kingdom has been drawn up by the National Trust. The proposal is to compile a list of country houses of sufficient historic or architectural interest to justifyBritish Wireless - 112 words
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Article118 1936-02-27 24 Sweeping New Scheme Proposed Berlin, Feb. 20. TERMANY may have a striking new U divorce law soon. A committee ha°. just drawn up new proposals which, if adopted by the Government, would give the courts wide powers to dissolve marriages even against the will of the married people118 words
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Article118 1936-02-27 24 Fear Of Influx From Bengal Rangoon, Feb. 24. rE Burmese Government is renewing its efforts to keep the country as free as possible from Bengal terrorist activities. To do this it intends to introduce m the next session of the Legislative Council a bill to extend the118 words
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77 1936-02-27 24 THE Singapore Symphony Orchestra, which gave such a successful concert on Sunday, performed at the Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon at another of the series of Children's Concerts. Mr. John Tryner conducted and Mrs. Kinloch, soprano, and Mrs. Vorenkamp, violinist, gave much appreciated contributions. The programme77 words
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Article115 1936-02-27 24 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Re-organisation Of Armies Pending Peiping, Feb. 26. fENERAL Minami, the Japanese ComU mander-in-Chief m Manchuria, and General Yu Tsi Shan, the Manchukuo War Minister, have decided to reorganise the Manchukuo armies so as to prevent further mutiny. The Sino-Japanese negotiations m North China have been adjourned pending the return115 words
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98 1936-02-27 24 IT was announced m the House of Commons to-day that the Government propose to set up an Overseas Settlement Board and a Central Committee on Oversea Settlement. The Board, which will consist of three official and five unofficial members under the Chairmanship ofBritish Wireless - 98 words
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Advertisement49 1936-02-27 24 A The ONE Event that you must remember j TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd at the CAPITOL j "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY" S M.-G.-M.'s Great Epic of a glorious chapter m the tale of \v*u Britain's rise to sea power! nith a RLES LAUGHTON, CLARK GABLE, FRANCHOT TONE and 1,000 others.49 words
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Advertisement48 1936-02-27 24 WOMEN GASPED WHEN HE WALKED DOWNVIgROADT/AY CARL LAEMMLr^j^ EDWARD ARNOLD IN JIM from the famous novel by Porker Morell A Universal Picture with JEAN ARTHUR md BINNIE BARNES HIS SMALL PARTIES COST $100,000 EACH! The true story of the most amazing character of the era PAVILION NEXT CHANGE48 words
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