Morning Tribune, 13 January 1937
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Morning Tribune
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Title Section12 1937-01-13 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE ToiTT-No- 295. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, January 13, 1937. FIVE CENTS.12 words
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Article, Illustration356 1937-01-13 1 EVACUATION OF MADRID BEGINS Call To All Men Over Twenty To Enlist For Defence Of City siioi's siiii\<. houm ilisii i\ FOOD Ml OIM I Jjondon, Jan. 12. TO-DAYS reports, from Spain state that an appeal has been issued by the mayor of Madrid for all men over twenty years356 words
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Article120 1937-01-13 1 Gruesome Crime In U.S. Everett (Washington), Jan. 12. IJORROR and indignation have been caused all over the United States a tragedy even more gruesome than Lindbergh baby case. Jne body of Charles Mattson. the tenfold son of Dr. W. Mattson. of has been found in the snow uReuter - 120 words
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Article230 1937-01-13 1 Arbitration Agreed By Men Washington, Jan. 11. EARLY termination of the maritime strike is forecast by well-informed people, some predicting that a basis of settlement might be announced tomorrow The seamen are reported to have agreed to arbitration in return for Government's promise to ask CongressReuter - 230 words
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Article35 1937-01-13 1 The Secretary of State for the Col onie; has been pleased to approve the re-grading of the appointment of Secre tary to Resident. Selangor from Class Il 'to Class IB in the Malayan Civil Service.35 words
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Article126 1937-01-13 1 Soviet Credit Plans Working London. Jan. 12. ORDERS for engineering work to the value of £4,000.000 have recently placed in the United Kingdom by trade departments of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Tlie orders are chiefly for electrical equipment, machine tools and equipment for steamships.British Wireless - 126 words
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Article71 1937-01-13 1 Four Workers Dismissed London, Jan. 12. THERE has been a sensational dismissal of four dockyard workers from Devonport and one from Sheerness following the discovery of certain documents. The Devonport men one of whom is a long service man, were given their wages and within ten minutes wereReuter - 71 words
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Article15 1937-01-13 1 Inche Mohamed Ramil, Asiatic Police Inspector Teluk Anson, has gone to Mentakab. Pahang. on transfer.15 words
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Advertisement12 1937-01-13 1 TciTBODOIV j tor HEAP-ACHES j j does not affect j the heart12 words
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Advertisement40 1937-01-13 1 mmmw^m*-wm^mmp*mm***********mm*m SHARK ol i: ffllil ENTHUSIASM "iffSl^ KLIM POWDERED WHOLE MILK is pure delicious fresh milk in convenient powdered form. Try a tin to-day and be convinced. Distributors: i 1: t z lIIIOS co. fc <fc m m m m40 words
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Article916 1937-01-13 2 AUSTRALIAN DOCTOR'S LIBEL SUIT $4,500 DAMAGES CLAIM THEFT L\ME\DO ALLEGED Ui REPORT Singapore, Tuesday JUDGMENT was reserved by the Chief Justice, Mr. P. A. McElwaine, in the Supreme Court this afternoon at the conclusion of the case in which Dr. Clyde Cornwall Fenton, known as Australia's "Flying Doctor," brought against916 words
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Article187 1937-01-13 2 Manuela del Rio In Singapore Singapore, Tuesday. MISS Manuela del Rio, the world lamous Spanish dancer, successor to Argentina, arrived in Singapore by the French luxury liner Aramis this morning and will be performing at the Victoria Theatre to-morrow night and on Thursday. This beautiful Senorita is accompanied187 words
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Article100 1937-01-13 2 Friday. Jan. 8 In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Thomas attended a reception j?iven ty the Consul-General of the Netherlands at Seaview Hotel. His Excellency and Lady Thomas dined with the Hon. the Chief Justice and Mrs. McElwaine Sunday. Jan. 10. Mr. H D Noone had luncheon100 words
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Article570 1937-01-13 2 Proposal Meets Approval Singapore, Tuesday THE proposal for a merger of the Methodist Episcopal Church frith the Methodist Protestant Church ann the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was unanimously approved the Monday morning session of the Malaya Annual Conference, it t pected that these three bodies will be570 words
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Advertisement18 1937-01-13 2 WING LOONG for PERFECT TAILORING 100, HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 7627 "MAN A LION" u\^S)*J RAPID HARDENING x|gp^ CEMENT18 words
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Advertisement26 1937-01-13 2 -DON'T DROWN TSUISHELLTOX Ju v*«^ «v (rW \A«^^^^^^<\V> x ii^y fsNi,* m xZJm^^**^ 3§r/ y x\^\ Ww**^^ V^V-*^ (Advertisement of the Asiatic Petroleum Co.. (S.S.> -WaPJS.26 words
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Article767 1937-01-13 3 Accused Sikh Denies Knowledge Of Murder Singapore, Tuesday. .■r-onrp before Mr. Justice f IVING evince beio b Adrian COT ij^ to-day, the Singapore siz 7 e_ year old gK Jowand oujj co mpatriot named dcnied eX and stated that the reason Natt a ft the767 words
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Article198 1937-01-13 3 In In happy Married Lite CI! n.NG u Coroner in the second rpr wjirt a t Kuala Lumpur. Che Maarof nf t h ld an enquiry into the death oi a lamil woman. Muniamah. whose way was found hanging from a tree in Road" f a hOUSe in198 words
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Article36 1937-01-13 3 AD. Torlesse has been ap--3 to succeed Comdr. G. R. G. B ln "i.!!j non resident naval attache at thit n The report from London noht^° mdr T orlesse had been apre&ident naval attache was in-36 words
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Article33 1937-01-13 3 I Who admitted that he was :^'ator of an estate that be- a daceased individual, pleaded failing to render an account '"d by a notice of the Sup U),in and was fined $15.33 words
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Article132 1937-01-13 3 Plea Of .Man Who Snatched Hand-Bag Singapore. Tuesday. JAM Ang Ngau, a young Cantonese. appeared this morning before Mr. W. G. Reeves, the third magistrate, charged with having committed theft on Jan. 11. of a handbag belonging to Miss Ida Wendiling containing cash and property amounting to a total132 words
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Article30 1937-01-13 3 Late Mr. E. J. V enables Singapore. Tuesday. The Singapore Coroner. Mr. W. McQuarrie, will hold an inquiry into the death of Mr. Edmund John Venables on Friday. Jan. 28.30 words
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Article45 1937-01-13 3 Law Notice For To day Before the Chief Justice in the lst Court at 11 a.m. Judgment:— S. 340 31 —Stanton Nelson Co. Ltd. vs. Brink mann Co. Before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark in .the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. Assizes:— Rex vs. Jowand Singh.45 words
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Article100 1937-01-13 3 Position Rapidly Becoming Untenable I I Shanghai. Jan. 12. THE position of foreigner? in Sianfu I is believed rapidly to be becoming untenable and a general evacuation is likely, but difficulties of transpoit ire hampering their movements as the rebels have destroyed the railway track ond bridgesReuter - 100 words
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Article91 1937-01-13 3 Government Employees Charged Singapore. Tuesday. TWO employees of the Immigration Office, Lim We: Soon, and Abu bin Amman, appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer, District Judge, Criminal District Court, to-day, serious allegations being made against them. Lim Wee Poon was charged with having received an illegal gratification of91 words
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Article199 1937-01-13 3 Crippled and Tortured by Rheumatic Feet Hobbling to work was a slow and agonizing business for this poor woman. She thought her shoes were at fault, but the trouble was more deep-seated than that. But deep-seated as it was, Kruschen Salts removed it. as she199 words
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Article66 1937-01-13 3 Bail Fixed At $1,000 In Singapore Case Singapore, Tuesday. AWANG bin Saman and Chua Choon Hup were both charged this morning in the third court, before Mr. W. G. Reeves, with loitering in the grounds of St. Andrew's Cathedral on Jan. 11. for the purpose of bookmaking. Both accused66 words
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Advertisement47 1937-01-13 3 FROM ALL HIGH CLASS DEALERS DISTRIBUTORS: ISA 00 A>M I V I* E A HAS, Singapore. my ROSKOPF PATENT IS THE ONLY WATCH UTORTED #IN MALAYA SINCE 1 ooU TRADE MABK ttl WHIST POCKET- GOLD— CHROME SHEEL AT ALL DEALERS IN MALAYA MOXTOIt Ltd. Sole Agents, Singapore.47 words
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REUTER'S COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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Article132 1937-01-13 4 ftUHRKB London, Jan. 12. Last Price To-day Change Ttm# Dull Easier Spot Buyers. 10 1116 10% up 116 Sellers. 10 13 16 10 13 16 Buyers. 10 1116 *****6 Sellers. 1034 10 13 16 up 116 Buyers. 10% 10 1116 up 116 Sellers. 10% 10% Buyers. 10 9132 words
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Article65 1937-01-13 4 London, Jan. 12. Previous To-day Change T.T. on Paris (closing middle rate) 105.13 ***** T.i on Amsterdam (closing middle rate) 8.96% 8.9™ up TT on Shanghai (closing selling rate) Is. 2% Is. 2 1932 -132 T.T. on Hongkong (closing selling rate) Is. 3 s. T.T. on Japan (closing65 words
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Article27 1937-01-13 4 London, Jan. 12. Previous To-day Change £7 1.8 £7.1.6% GOLD Fine Bar per oz. SILVER 211/ _y 8 Spot 20 1516 —116 •> months forward 827 words
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Article128 1937-01-13 4 London, Jan. 12 Previous To-day ph Q n„ Distillers 120- 1206 c Dunlop Rubber 35 1% 35- General Electric 93 3 93 3 Imperial Chemical Industries 41 1- 41.1% up 11, Imperial Tobacco 178 1% 180,7% up -jj Anglo-Dutch 43 10% 4310% Canadian Pacific 15% 15% U128 words
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Article25 1937-01-13 4 London. Jan 12 TIN Standard. Previous To-day Chanpe Spot (afternoon closing price) £232 £230 3 4 -1' 4 Forward £233 £231% -1' 425 words
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Article52 1937-01-13 4 RUBBER New York, Jan 11 Previous To-day Change Tone Quiet Steady Quiet Spot Buyers. 2115 16 21»/ 4 —5 16 Sellers. 22 116 22% -516 April June Buyers. 21% 22 3 16 -516 Sellers. 22 22 5 16 5 16 TIN Standard Tone Dull Quiet Spot 51%52 words
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Article144 1937-01-13 4 Effect Of Australia's Pact With Japan London, Jan. 11. ANXIETY about the effect on the British cotton and rayon trade of the recent Japanese-Australian commercial agreement was expressed at a meeting of the board of directors of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to-day. An official statement was issuedReuter - 144 words
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Article73 1937-01-13 4 London. Jan. 12. THE King and Queen, who returned to London from Sandringham yesterday, are visiting Buckingham Palace today to inspect the decorations which are in hand in preparation for their Majesties to take up residence there. They return to Sandringham tomorrow British Wireless Towkay Yeap Han KhayBritish Wireless - 73 words
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Article86 1937-01-13 4 I Full Export Of Allowances Amsterdam, Jan 11 A MEETING of the Netherlands Indian Rubber Growers discussed the situation in the rubber market, concluding that if exports be raised to the level of the present restriction percentages the demand can be met sufficiently The co-operation of individual growers,Reuter - 86 words
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Article60 1937-01-13 4 London. J* 1 THERE will be ihree courts In I this year, ;wo in May and i July. Usually there are four or courts held in London daring the son The curtaih.ient is rt tun clod necessary in view of the large nunw of other engagements In theBritish Wireless - 60 words
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Article39 1937-01-13 4 London. Jan. THE regilding and renovation ot tne 176-year-old State Coach ta the King and Queen will drive to w minster Abbey for their Coronaj 10 being undertaken. The work some seven weeks to complete British WirelessBritish Wireless - 39 words
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Advertisement31 1937-01-13 4 m:::"*":::»:::::::": :HHH:::::^ «»:;H:::::::::::::::::::::«»""» •""""""•"ll— jj||| soini I rf&k RRITISH 1 %^(IKi/ INSURANCE COMPANY. UTD. J i ls Your •••SS fully insured W. J. DEXTER, Manager. TeL 09M, 1, Fiulayaan Oreen. i31 words
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Article600 1937-01-13 5 Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4 -Ampat Tin 5- 5 9 5,6 6|£l A>am Kumbang 33 6 34 6 32 34 fl Austral Malay 55- 56- 55- G7| -5 Ayer Hitam 23 24 6 23 24 6 1 Ayer Weng 1.80 1.90 1.85 1.95 fl Bangrin600 words
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Article483 1937-01-13 5 I Par Pd. 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. 135 1.45 1.40 1.50 22 do 7%% Prefs. 2.45 2.55 2.50 2.60 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 10.00n0m8.00 10.00 ,£l£l B.A.T 6 10.0 6.15.0 6.12.6 6.17.6 l IM. Broadcasting 0.89 0.95 090 0.95 10 58. M. Trustee 6.25 7.00 6.25 7.25483 words
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Article190 1937-01-13 5 a****, MLN,c,p ALITy 1901 W* 1940 $400,000 Int. «V; mn Hj**- 30 in no nom Im Ma?',," 47 «.*****6 «M 1909 Ted U lfr- 30 2 115 nom m In; Mar' ii^S tH**** 1 m u *mTmmmmm m m nom 19 31 Sept 30 ff&»t«ttii 4 1M190 words
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Article379 1937-01-13 5 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) Kuala Sidim 3.15 3.30 3.10 325 Kundong 2.60 2.75 2.60 280 funas 2.45 2.55xd 245 2 55eH Malaka Pinda 1.90 2.00 190 200 Mandai-Tekong 0.25 0.30 024 0 *>8 Mentakab (.20) 0.50 0.54 051 053 New Serendah ($2) 3.35 3.50 3.25 350379 words
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THE LOCAL MARKETS
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Article184 1937-01-13 5 (From Out Financial Correspondent) Singapore. Tuesday morning. Singapore: 38 cts., up 1,8 ci. Market Tone: Quiet. London: 10 11 16d., up 1 16d. Market Tone: Easier after firm. New York: 22 14 cts., up 516 ct. Market Tone: Quiet. Singapore, Tuesday evening. Although the other markets showed some improvement184 words
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Article25 1937-01-13 5 Singapore, Tuesday noon. Singapore: $115, up $18. London: £232, unchanged; three months £233, up ss. New York: 513 8 cts., up 1 4 ct.25 words
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Article168 1937-01-13 5 Messrs. Fraser Co. 9 s Report Singapore, Jan. 12. In their daily comments on the closing trend of the market, Messrs. Fiasei and Co. states: TlN— Tin was up -r at midday today. The tin share market was quiet during the day. the sterling section, thnnks to London168 words
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Article221 1937-01-13 5 Mr. Julian Israel in his daily report of the share market states: Din locally up 4 Rubber locally closing a little eta!tr at 38c. MINING. Raubs $6.90— 57, 10. The market for Tin shares has been dull I and weaker nearly all business done being at221 words
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Advertisement23 1937-01-13 5 I THE BEST IN FOOTWEAR I TO-DAY IS I FLORSHEIM H Exclusively Sold by Ih. b. winter 1 I 20, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE.23 words
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Article66 1937-01-13 6 New Governor-General Of Indo-China Singapore, Tuesday. MONSIEUR BREVIE, the new GovernorGeneral of Indo-China. who arrived by the French luxury liner Aramis from •Marseilles this morning, paid a visit to Government House shortly after the ves. sel's arrival. He was invited to take lunch, with His Excellency, the66 words
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Article65 1937-01-13 6 Singapore, Monday. Tan Boon Seng appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Criminal District Court this morning, charged with having on Dec. 17, kidnapped Tan Kim Neo who was then under 16 years of age from the lawful guardianship of her mother. Gan Lui Kee. The accused65 words
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Article183 1937-01-13 6 SELLING London T.T. 2 4 1 16 London demand 2 4 1 16 London 4 months* sight I4Mj Lyons demand 1230 Hamburg demand 141 New York demand 57 V4 Montreal demand 57 8 Batavia demand 104 Samarang demand 103^4 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon demands 154 3 4 Madras and183 words
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Article194 1937-01-13 6 Singapore, Jan. 12. R. (Siam i W. Coast No. 1 per koyan $170 R. (Siam) W. Coast No. 2 per Koyan $146 P (Siam» W. Coast No. 3 per Koyan $132 R, (Siam "White" No. Al $248 R. (Siam) "White Rice" No. 1 $224 R. (Siam "White Rice" No.194 words
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88 1937-01-13 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Singapore. Tuesday morning. No. I.X.R.S.S. in cases (F.0.8. January) 38 38% Good F.A.Q. in cases (F.0.8. January) 381.16 38 3;16 No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot-loose) (awardable S'pore) 38 38% do. January 38% 38% do. Feb. Mar. 38% 38% do. Apr. June 3888 words
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Advertisement124 1937-01-13 6 Nederlandsche llandclMaatsehappijf, X.V. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Established by Royal Charter AD. 1824. Paid Up Capital f 40,030,000 Statutory Reserve Fund 5,000,000 Special Reserve 1,000,000 Chairman of the Board of Directors H. C. REHBOCK. Managing Board: D CRENA DE lONGH President. M. TAUDIN CHABOT Director. A. A. PAUW C.124 words
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Advertisement61 1937-01-13 6 OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED FREE yourselves from the FEAR of BURGLARS by keeping your VALUABLES (jewellery or impor tant documents) in SAFE BOXES in our VAULTS at CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE. You hold YOUR OWN KEYS, and ONLY YOU can have access to these safe boxes, so that61 words
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Advertisement227 1937-01-13 6 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established ln 1880) Capital Subscribed (Fully Paid up) Y.100.000.000 Reserve Fund Y.130.900.000.0G Head Office: YOKOHAMA SINGAPORE BRANCH, MEYER CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACF. Manager T. YAMAMOTO. Tel: No. 6049 Manager's Room 5921 5922 General Office 5923 6472 Compradore's Desk BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated ln China by Special227 words
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Article, Illustration188 1937-01-13 7 HRll the Duke of Kent and a ,oman friend leaving after having a reading of his "bumps' at the Io don Phrenelogical Institution at Ludaau Circus. London. (Topical Press). Miss Jessie Matthews, the film actress who recently recovered from a serious illness unveiled a cot endowed by the Paramount Philanthro-188 words
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Advertisement142 1937-01-13 8 •J. HERE HE IS THE SCREENS BEST-LOVED STAR J in W. J. LOCKE'S famous story of a Whimsical S i Vagabond's Life and Love I CAPITOL I S I OPENING TO-DAY 3-15 6-15 9-15 J fill <*^S I k t a W I I \mml2PHllW I i SEE YOUR FAVOURITE142 words
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Advertisement233 1937-01-13 8 ty^ ty^tyty j___\\_V^____a YOLK LAST CHANCE TO a*..**m JL. 1* jrapH^^ SEE ONE OF THE BEST? wjm mmt- m —*~r al I *$t&s^ fP^JBB pictures f E v vr f^l^l^pr pavilion I IgARY COOPER JEAN ARTHUR hi !"Mr. Deeds Goes! To Town A FRANK CAPRA PRODUCTION! a*a^.a*.^J*a^a*a^ a*a~~ a*,^,*.^.,*. a*,.233 words
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Article989 1937-01-13 9 OUR LONDON MARKET REVIEW Lj A ir MAIL The Week In The Market: AngloGerman Barter Scheme: U. S. Rubber Manufacturers In London: New Details Of Agreement To Control f r *r*\ (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 1. I PART from great activity in the rubber share section of the989 words
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Article40 1937-01-13 9 Officers Elected For The Year THE following have been elected officers of the American Association of Malaya for 1937:— President: Mr. Felix P. Donnelly Vice-president: Mr. H. C Buebee Treasurer: Mr. R. w. French Secretary: Mr. Patrick Mallon40 words
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Article176 1937-01-13 9 her and the naturalization certificate. The law required the final oath to be administered in open court Illness prevented her going there. Work as a nurse forced her to move from community to community and for years she could not comply with a fiveyear residence176 words
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Article162 1937-01-13 9 r v^ v^ mw Russia Begins Big-Scale Production Moscow I ARGE-SCALE manufacture of motor- cars equipped with apparatus to enable them to run on gas made from burning wood has been ordered here by the Commissariat of Heavy Industry. The order follows successful experiments with such162 words
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Advertisement125 1937-01-13 9 THE MOST DISCUSSED FIGHT OF RECENT TIMES .lAI K l*i:Ti:ilMl\ mm BIN II \HYIY For the Heavyweight Championship of Great Britain and British Empire. FIFTEEN THRILLING ROUNDS thing 'i foxS^L*^&*m\\\ il 1 Ff I 1 1 TTZm. WPm JM fll M M. W I i 1 I I tk foi125 words
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Article, Illustration8073 1937-01-13 10 BOOM YEAR FOR TRADE? NO QUESTION OF AN ULTERIOR MOTIVE (By Air Mall) (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Jan. 1, 1937. ENCOURAGING prospects for industry generally are indicated for this year which may well prove to be a boom one. Messages from the chief industrial centres of Britain all point8,073 words
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Advertisement12 1937-01-13 10 f" HUNGARIAN BLOUSES at the House of Q«ali9 DOULATRAM! 48, HIGH STRKKT12 words
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Advertisement46 1937-01-13 11 I ASAHI BEER i AND j SUN STOUT -iMI?, fll POPULAR mmwi^Lw *m —w IE REFRESHING s drink E I W* i*\ Still the best and the Cheapest in the market. Sole Importers: j MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA LTD. V K.PJVI. CHAMBERS, No. 1, FINLAYSON GREEN, SINGAPORE.46 words
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Article334 1937-01-13 12 MORNING TRIBUNE CHINA'S NEW ERA Singapore: Wed., Jan. 13, 1937. STATEMENTS of great interest to all who are concerned in the development of China and the Far East, including Malaya, were made at the dinner of the China Society in London. The Chinese Ambassador to Britain, Mr. Quo Tai Chi,334 words
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Article903 1937-01-13 12 IS petty jealousy a weakness of women alone? That is a question which naturally arises after reading an article which appears in this issue of the Morn ing Tribune, dealing with the possibi lities of the formation of a Rotary Club for women in Malaya. That petty jealousy903 words
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Article179 1937-01-13 12 Mr. H. M. Scott, of Gibson Anderson, Butler and Co., left Kuala Lumpur for home on leave last week. Mr. G. Shelton Agar, of Cumberbatch and Co., Ltd., returned from leave by the Potsdam last week-end. Mr. T. D. Betteridge left Kuala Lumpur for Hongkong recently, on short health179 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-01-13 12 Prince Bernhard Zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, who was recently married to Princess Juliana, heir to the throne of Holland. (France-Presoc/.18 words
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Article1392 1937-01-13 13 COULD ONE EXISI t Local Opinion in Favour (By N. E H.) REPRESENTATIVES from a vast number of countries meeting toother made us feel that we were a Women's Rotary organisation— could such a movement exist." This sentence, tacked on to the end oi an1,392 words
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Article30 1937-01-13 13 The appointment of Mr. H. Weisberg Colonial Treasurer, S.S., has been confirmed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Mr. Weisberg was formerly acting Under Secretary to Government, F.M.S.30 words
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Article166 1937-01-13 13 82— BUT HE WANTS TO MARRY Englishman Advertises For Bride Copenhagen. AN advertisement inserted by an 82- year-old Englishman anxious to find K bride who is not a "talking machine" is appearing in a newspaper here. It states: "Pure-blooded Englishman, without any dependants, aged only 82, seeks a female partner166 words
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Article28 1937-01-13 13 Mr. E. J. R. PerimpanayCigam, the former Perak State cricketer who is at present resident in Kuala Lumpur, is or. a short visit to Ipoh with Mrs. Perimpanayagam.28 words
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Advertisement22 1937-01-13 13 'PHOV 5933 Telegraphic Address: HON 5934 GOODWOOD GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL CHARMINGLY SITUATED IDEAL FOR VISITORS AND TOURISTS. Unrivalled Facilities for Private Entertainments.22 words
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Advertisement8 1937-01-13 13 ■NEIHMHI GUINNESS IS GOOD FOR YOU W.P.S. 308 words
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Article, Illustration304 1937-01-13 14 The stands from which thousands of children will watch the Coronation pro cession in May are now being erected on the Embankment, London. Here is a view through the network of scaffolding facing the Embankment from the back of the Ministry of Labour. (Planet News). More than 40 tons of304 words
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Advertisement56 1937-01-13 15 MmmmmW 1 VstityS2li<~t?v*m\ w I x- v" i^V-«\ »''r* 3 M M N flßl t g'lmmW I <S^t?ftfc^ rflbt... m mi^^^M^ _j__m m WATCHES at RENE ULLMANN ARE BETTER THEY COST LESS THEY LAST LONGER We are the only firm which guarantee is valid in HongKong and various ports of56 words
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Article, Illustration1410 1937-01-13 16 That is not as simple as it sounds. When invitations are casual they are widespread, bits have to be particularly delicious attractive. If the party goes on to a late hour* sandwiches will be much appreciated. Here are some new ideas for fillings that are1,410 words
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Advertisement188 1937-01-13 17 f a foultisf's shoppinc! GUIDE LUGGAGE CARRIER a*a j SINGAPORE LUGGAGE CARRIER CO. i Baggage Contractors Forwarding I Agenta. 1 I Booking* Agents for TM.W. i i Railways. i Baggage Agents for:— J t blue Funnel Line I East Asiatic Line l Nederland Line 8.1.5.N. CO., Ltd.. etc.. etc. Tel.188 words
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Advertisement218 1937-01-13 17 CHEMIST J| quite eeslly be remedied ]> by the use of Innoxa aids to beauty. i ,1 No matter how active your IKe, > or how hot the day, you can preserve > that charming matt skin surface which is so admired. In five simple stages Innoxa v offers you218 words
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Advertisement479 1937-01-13 18 mm L_L_—^— J M i i i j*m w 1 BY P&OandBRITISH INDIA.LINES Outwards. Dne Due Tonnage S'pore. Tonnage S'pore. 1937 1937. CORFU 15,000 Jan. 15 CATHAY 15,000 Mar. 12 BHUTAN 6,100 Jan. 17 BURDAWAN 6,070 Mar. 13 BEHAR 6,000 Jan 25 RAJPUTANA 17,000 Mar. 26 CARTHAGE 17,000 Jan. 29479 words
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Advertisement677 1937-01-13 18 I postal intelligence! i STEAMER MAIL DESPATCHES TO-DAY FOR PER DATE AND TIMF. Pengerang Aik Soon Jan. 14 9 arr Rengat and Tembilahan Makasser 13 n aji Djambi and K. Toengkal Togian 13 1 Dm Kretay Pracha^ipok 13 2 nm Dungun, Kemaman and Kemasek Larut 13 2 nm Medan Van677 words
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Advertisement301 1937-01-13 19 BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated in Australia) NEXT SAILINGS. Due S&ils. MARELLA Jg- J e b. 2 MERKUR Feb. 28 Mar 3 Special cheap round trip tickets from Singapore to Australia issue j at the following rates. First Class passen^ is may transfer at Singapore. Brisbane, Sydnjy or Melbourne to the301 words
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Advertisement409 1937-01-13 19 j LX^VJI TO FRENCH PORTS V~#~""*\ j T^ ill HOMEWARDS. I I^VASp r r?? rSe v leS avre Dunkirk Feb. 16 DALNY F^Urnr «2?L M g rBeme8 Nantes st Nazair Bordeaux Feb. 4 C^TOURNE Sfr 2; Ha n re Antwerp Dunkirk Mar. 4 LAr rouRNE For Marseilles, Nantes, St. Nazaire409 words
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Miscellaneous425 1937-01-13 19 J*f j******' I i m i i Ithe harrour! j MIU'S ■> DOCK 1 Air Mail SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES l>€*K|»Ul€*ll<»* OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE r- r*> r---ir\ c*~tf* No Medan, Jask§, +Amsterdam§ and +Lonuocown^w.ue «u. don§ Netherlands, closing 12.45 p.m. Rajula y A 3 to-day. Rajputana JJ 3 Java425 words
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Article, Illustration86 1937-01-13 20 A novel wav of cro*sine the road— recommended for well-balanced people only— was demonstrated by Bunny Dryden when he took a stroU across a slender wire stretched between tall buildings in a busy quaner of Los Angeles California K A b Ve e SS^L-ZT^86 words
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Advertisement22 1937-01-13 21 THE new FRIGIDAIRE WITH THE "METER-MISER" 4 YEARS GUARANTEE ON VIEW M'¥E T N%TJttN RAO 10 SOUNO ENGINEERS 25 29, ORCHARD ROAD.22 words
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Miscellaneous1023 1937-01-13 21 lon the radio! 1 4 am WAlm Mm I' 111 111 I* k 6 50 am Cue or Adventure.* A [Jr 1 1 IS" 1 MJUl r mm play with music. Episode 3: 'Joan Disappears.' Story by Neil Tuson. Music |)f*l)€ff*4lllllll4* b Jack Clarke. Produced by William OA 7.20 a.m.1,023 words
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Miscellaneous508 1937-01-13 21 I (Maurice Ravel), (c) The Path of Time (Gustave Samazeuilh). (Mrs. Marcelle Faye). Interlude March of Jean de Nivelle (Leo Delibes). 11.15 p.m. Rates of Exchange and French Stock (Rentes). 11.20 p.m. End of Broadcast. Berlin Station DJB 19.74 metres (15,200 kes.). DJA 51.38 metres (9,650 kes.) DJQ 19.63 metres508 words
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Miscellaneous352 1937-01-13 21 numbers immediately after the callletters refer to kilocycles, and the second number set to metres. TO-DAY 6.20 a.m. Science in the News— Chicago Schenectady. W2XAF 9,530; 31.4. 7.50 a.m. The Camera Worshop— Boston, WIXAL 6.040; 49.6. 7.50 a.m. Pittsburgh Varieties— Pittsburgh, WBXK 11,870; 25.2. 8.20 a.m. Physics in Everyday LifeBoston,352 words
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Article444 1937-01-13 22 Increase In U.S.A. Revenue Washington. THREE years ol Prohibition repeal 1 have poured more than £400,000.000 into Federal, State and local revenue tills and furnished employment to upwards of a million persons. Whereas only 17 States permitted sale of liquor when the 18th amendment invoking Federal Prohibition444 words
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Article156 1937-01-13 22 Twenty-Eight Million Books Moscow rWENTY-EIGHT million copies of books are to be published in 1937 by the State Literary and Fiction Publishing House of the U.S.S.R. The one-volume edition of the great National poet Pushkin will be published in 200.000 copies and some of his selected156 words
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Article, Illustration69 1937-01-13 22 ID-UY-FIHR was celebrated in Lahore on the last day of Ramzan, on December 16th, by official Id prayers in the Badshahi Mosque. Nearly a hundred thouand devotees were present. This historic mosque was built in 1674 at a cost of 600,000 rupees, and is now in need of repair— A69 words
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Advertisement11 1937-01-13 22 Ht^ •c* J^\ a^ Wl I x. X t^H E/ "^^v <»11 words
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Article147 1937-01-13 24 Says New Zealand's Black Rod Auckland, (New Zealand). SADLY disillusioned by the present state of the English countryside, New Zealand's 90-year-old Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, Mr. A. T. Bothamley —a native of Surrey— has returned here. "England is spoiled", he said in an interview describing the147 words
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Article322 1937-01-13 24 Unit At Richmond Nine Times Stronger Sydney. Dec. 30. AIR Force station, Richmond, N.S W b approximately nine times a.s strong as it was at the end of last year. During 1937 it will be further strength ened by a squadron equipped with°the world's fastest twin-engined322 words
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Article244 1937-01-13 24 150th A nniversarij Arrangements Sydney, N.S.W.. Dec THE Minister in charge of the M South Wales' 150th annh celebrations in 1938 <Mr. Du: ham) announced that arran had been made for the appearance a choir of 5,000 voices. Distingui artists would De brought from ov< by the244 words
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Article32 1937-01-13 24 Messrs. Kingdom Rowe. D»j Luckman Harper, Sutherland, w™ dimming Lazarus. Harris. ■f*JJ ,5 p fr Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Hipwell MO w *S^ n t al kins are inmates of Batu Gajah Ho>pi"32 words
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Article441 1937-01-13 25 flew War Fears jn China Nanking, Jan. 12. rpoorted that General Koo Chuk ,T T.ma the commander of the NanTU t Sops advancing on San, the king ir00p f has rejected the de"ES o7 P Getrar S Yang Hu Cheng, the naands oi Commissioner, who Sheusi441 words
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Article37 1937-01-13 25 Mr. TH. Gwvthrr. agent of the Ser-, emban branch of the Chartered Bank.! to Kuala Lumour on transfer. I the end of the month whil- Mr.| W Hughes, from Kuala Lumpur, is oing io 8eremban as agent.37 words
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Article47 1937-01-13 25 ssre. Sa n Ah Wing, Liew Weng Chee Khoo Teik Ee have issued invita s to a tea party to be held at th? Assembly Hall, Kuala, Lumpur J; 'n. 14 in honour of Mr. Loke Wan BA youngest son of the lat? Tow. Loke Yew, C.M.G.47 words
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Article42 1937-01-13 25 UTiaga was solemnised recently Koh, Sitiawan when Miss Aik Nguok, eldest daughter of >°ng Koh, was married to Mr. Tai ('hoon of the staff of Anglolnese School. Kampar, and the eldest 0n of Rev. and Mrs. Tai Poh Tin of, Kampong Koh42 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-01-13 25 Another picture of Senora ManueUa del Rio, with her husband and her accompanist. (Tribune).14 words
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Article396 1937-01-13 25 Annual Of Junior Civil Servants THE cultural attainments of a country can find no better avenue for expression than through the medium of journalism. As culture and learning advance so will the quality of a country's newspapers and other periodicals. This fact is beginning to be manifest even396 words
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Article26 1937-01-13 25 Three hundred employe s of a Chn. ese rubber shoe factory nar Kiang went on strike demanding an increase m wages and b tier working conditions.26 words
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Article35 1937-01-13 25 The Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to apptwUM appointment of Lieutenant WiUiam Richardson to be a Company Ot hee i. Malay Regiment, F Lieu tenant Richardson arrived in Malaya on Dec.35 words
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Article35 1937-01-13 25 The Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to aPP£vethe appointment of Lieutenant Sfeymour Graham to be a Company Officer, Ma fay Regiment, FMS. Lieut enan Graham arrived in Malaya on Dec. iy.35 words
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Article299 1937-01-13 25 Unity Peace Desired London, Jan. 12. 'TRIENDS of China rejoice with the Chinese people that the solutlon of the Sian events has increased the prestige of Marshal Chiank Kai Shek and the entire Government," declared Mr. Quo Tai Chi, the Chinese Ambassador to Britain, in a speechReuter - 299 words
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Advertisement103 1937-01-13 25 A Guaranteed Family Income— During The Years When Most Needed A Simple, Practical and Economical Solution THE GUARANTEED KAMI AY INCOME BENEFIT has been ™*ned to meet the problem faced all mamed men. IT PROVIDES A simple, economical, practical method, whereby you may adeqcately provide for the care and comfort103 words
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1125 1937-01-13 26 DISASTROUS EXPERIENCE FOR INDIANS Plum' Warner On Last Season's Cricket Tour COME trenchant observations are made by Mr. P. F. Warner, in an editorial in "Cricketer" annual about the Indian crick -t tour in England: The writer says:— "The third Indian team to visit England had rather a disastrous experience,1,125 words
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Article140 1937-01-13 26 Latest U.S. Military Aircraft Seattle, Washington. SUCCESSFUL test flights have been made here of America's latest flying fortress," the 162t0n Boeing ocmber, YB-17. This new military aeroplane, sa'.d to be the world's largest bomber, is equipped with four 1,000 horse-power mgines and Is designed to make 3,000 niles140 words
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Article21 1937-01-13 26 Mr. P. O'Connell. Executive Engineer Malayan Public Works Service, has been appointed to officiate as Executive Engineer, Kuala Pilah and Jelebu.21 words
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Article989 1937-01-13 26 STORIES OF THE ROYAL JOCKEYS John Crouch The King's New First String NINE years ago a shrimp of a youngster only twelve years old, hailing from Dept ford, one of the poorest quar* ►ers of London, became a stable-boy In the racing establishment of Mr. Stanley Wootton at Epsom. The989 words
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Article173 1937-01-13 26 Memorandum Presented To Mr. Sastri Singapore. Tuesday THE Athi-Thiravidas Assoc:. Singapore. presented a men randum to the Rt. Hon. V. S ,vasa Sastri, P.C, yesterday after 1 In that memorandum the A I has preferred to the causes that haled to the recent strike amongsl cipal labourers in173 words
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Article105 1937-01-13 26 Washington, Jan. It IT is authoritatively stated that the 1 ministration will seek to mcli ovi the new neutrality leg slatio n a sion forbfdding the •^»f nt services, ericans in foreign nsn ip. under penalty of loss of citizen. The State Department has thatReuter - 105 words
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Miscellaneous21 1937-01-13 26 The Tides |To-dav: 10.38 a.m.. 9 ft. 7 ins. I To-morrow: 0.06 a.m., 8 ft. 8 ins/ 11.15 a.m., 10 ft.21 words
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471 1937-01-13 27 CUT-AND-DRIED BUSINESS OF S.A.F.A. jtfr. R> Williamson Becomes New Singapore, Tuesday. Mr R Williamson was T H tec°ted'ptesident of the Singapore Football Association at the "7 Genera? Meeting held at the AmlU f ro- d Vadium to-night. A The H^Mr Tay Lian Teck took the chall «mi un for discussion471 words
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601 1937-01-13 27 AT the end of September there were peo- pie. some of them regarded as good s of the game, who believed that j ngland siae chosen to go to Austra-j lia had little chance of success, writes i Watchman" In a601 words
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Article84 1937-01-13 27 St Andrew's Beaten Singapore. Tuesday PLAYING In the mud at Farrer Park this evening. St Andrew's were outplayed and well beaten at rugby by the 9th Heavv Brigade, R.A this evening. The visitors were superior in all departments and won by the comfortable margin of 16 points to nil.84 words
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Article172 1937-01-13 27 "Vice Versa" Game On Saturday rE 'Wooden Spoon Rugby" match arranged for Saturday. Jan. 16 at the S.C.C. has been cancelled. An S.C.C. "Vice Versa" game (i.e. forwards playing outsides and outsides in the scrum) has been arranged for this date. This game should prove instructive and amusing172 words
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Article153 1937-01-13 27 Contest For Merchant Ships 9 Life-Boats THE first race In 1937 for the Jubilee Trophy will be held on Tuesday Feb. 16. The start will be at 4.30 p.m. At 4.25 p.m.. a preliminary gun will be fired and all boats must then be cast off and clear153 words
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Article41 1937-01-13 27 Draw For Commercial Cup Tournament THE draw in the Commercial Cup tournament of the Singapore Badminton Association is as follows: BAT. vs. Straits Times; A. P.C. vs. Nestles, Robinson's vs. Overseas Chinese Banking Corpn.; Wearne Bros. vs. Fraser and Neave's.41 words
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Article96 1937-01-13 27 Singapore, Tuesday. rHE Four-Ball Billiards Championship tournament organised by the Singapore Billiards Association was carried a stage further last night, when two matches were decided. In the first game. Koh Cheng Moh iA.A.A. i beat G. W. Jeremiah (Post Office Club by 300 to 27). In the second game.96 words
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Article49 1937-01-13 27 Singapore, Tuesday. The rugger fixture between the S.C.C. and the Midds. which was to have been played on the padang to-day was cancelled. The hockey match between the S.C.C. and the Y.M.C.A. Juniors which was to have been played on the Padang this evening was also cancelled.49 words
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Article381 1937-01-13 27 Yachting At Weekend ON Sunday the International Six-metre sailed the first race for Black Swan Challenge Cup Ramona. skippered by K L. Johnson, finished first. The finishing times and points were as follows: 1 Ramona »K. L. Johnson i 11—52—27 5 pts. 2 Tarbet (L. R. Blake)381 words
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Article132 1937-01-13 27 A not her Melbourne Sensation London. Jan. 12. THE Melbourne Health Commission scathingly criticises the crowding of the ground for the Test match on Jan. 4 and says only luck prevented the loss of life when the crowd rushed on the unfinished section of concrete most of whichReuter - 132 words
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Article49 1937-01-13 27 The title of the appointment of Secretary to the General Manager, F.M.S. Railways, now held by Mr. G. L. Miller has been altered to Assistant Secretary to the General Manager, F.M.S. Railways, now held by Mr. T. E. Wells, has been altered to Second Assistant to the General Manager.49 words
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Article, Illustration710 1937-01-13 28 (Continued from page 27) finish G. O. Allen's action in making Australia follow on caused some loyal English hearts to miss a beat or two. There was no reason for such tactics in a match that could have been continued for weeks if necessary. And some710 words