The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 March 1935
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Title Section17 1935-03-27 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,533 KSTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1935 10 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration235 1935-03-27 1 ITALY READY SAYS MUSSOLINI Another Frontier Incident U.S. STRENGTHENS ARMY: FRANCE HER NAVY AND AIR FORCE rpHE fact that Italy bases her hopes of peace on "millions of steel bayonets" was again emphasised by Mussolini m a typical speech to a Black Shirt235 words
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Article205 1935-03-27 1 MULTILATERAL PACTS ARE DANGEROUS JAPAN SHAKES OFF THE WEST League Membership Expires AS an example of Japan's desire that the date of her formal severance from the League shall pass without fuss and as quietly as possible, the Foreign Minister, Mr. Hirota. refuses to make a statement and Foreign OfficeReuter - 205 words
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Article181 1935-03-27 1 M. Avenol. Secretary-General of the League, m a statement to be published m Japan tomorrow says: "It is very regrettable that the League of Nations should have to part with one of its original members who has co-operated with it for nearly 15 years. •Now that the separation181 words
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Article95 1935-03-27 1 70 PER CENT. FOR APR-JUNE: THEN 65 PER CENT. Sharp Price Rise London. Mar. 26. rpHE International Rubber Re- gulation Committee today fixed the following percentages for the basic quotas, namely, for April, May and June 70 per cent. For the remainder of 1935 the quota willReuter - 95 words
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Article124 1935-03-27 1 The International Committee at its meeting on Feb. 26. fixed the basic quota for April, May and June at 75 per cent, and for July. August and September 70 per cent. It was then stated that under the scheme "the Committee may revise the decisions if for any124 words
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Article62 1935-03-27 1 Paris, Mar. 25. The proposed new French credits amounting to 1,600 million francs for renovation of the military air arm will enable the number of French planes to be increased from 1,100 to 1.500, according to Gen. Denain, Minister of War. who stated that m view of62 words
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Article46 1935-03-27 1 Washington, Mar. 23. Agreement for an immediate increase of 40 per cent, m the authorised strength of the standing army was reached at a conference of members of the Senate and House of Representatives on the $400,000,000 War Departmpnt Annrnnriation Bill Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 46 words
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Article90 1935-03-27 1 Impassioned Appeal By M. Flandin Pans, Mar tS. An impassioned appeal for national unity m face of danger was made by M. Flandin. m a speech this evening. He urged: "For the love of our country let us not give the appearance of a panicstricken crew on aReuter - 90 words
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Article81 1935-03-27 1 Rome, Mar. 25. A further Italo-Abyssinian encounter has occurred near Omarger, Eritrea, m which the Abyssinians were repulsed, leaving a number of dead. One Italian Somalilander was wounded. The encounter took place between an Italian Vice-Brigadier, accompanied by a native sergeant major and a force of 40081 words
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Article81 1935-03-27 1 Paris, Mar. 25. The Chamber by 453 votes to 125 votes adopted the 1935 naval building programme including two 35.000-ton battleships, one of which will be laid down immediately. It is pointed out that the French navy at present includes a large number of obsolete units such as81 words
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Article106 1935-03-27 1 Rush To Dispose Of Holdings London, Mar. 26. INTERNATIONAL mistrust of the 1 ability, and even of the willingness of the newly-formed Belgian Cabinet to defend the present gold parity has caused the belga to hurtle down from 21.30 to 23.35 and a general rush to106 words
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Article95 1935-03-27 1 After Being Reported Murdered London, Mar. 25. THE missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. Frencham, both of whom were reported to be murdered, are alive and safe and have arrived at the mission station of Hancheng. Reuter Wireless period m which the Government would closely control the exchanges without regardReuter Wireless; Reuter - 95 words
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Article55 1935-03-27 1 Brussels, Mar. 25 Mr. Van Zeeland, Vice-Governor of the National Bank, has formed a National Union Government representing all three big Belgian parties Catholic, Socialist, and Liberal. M. Van Zeeland is Premier and Foreign Minister, M. Max Leo Gerard is Finance Minister, and M. Vandervelde and M. HymansReuter - 55 words
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Article119 1935-03-27 1 Passenger tares by air between London and Singapore by the Imperial Airways and X.L.M. services will be reduced by £24 as from next week. This represents a reduction of nearly 12 per cent, on the present fares. The single journey from Singapore to London will cost £156119 words
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Article155 1935-03-27 1 OIL MONOPOLY IN MANCHUKUO British Protest JAPAN REFUSES TO INTERFERE Tokio, Mar. 26. OEPLYING to the British protest of Nov. 24 that the Manchukuo oil monopoly plan is a breach of treaty obligations it is understood the Japanese Government replied at length on Mar. 25 to the effect that BritainReuter - 155 words
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Article101 1935-03-27 1 Hardship Caused By Rise In Chinese Dollar London, Mar. 25. In the. House cf Commons today. Sir William Davison called attention to the hardship suffered by British officers stationed m Tientsin and other stations m China owing to the rise m the value of the China dollar. Mr.Reuter - 101 words
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Article38 1935-03-27 1 Chicago Official's Narrow Escape Chicago, Mar. 24. The State Attorney. Mr. Courtney, and a companion, Mr. Harry Perry, had a miraculous escape when eight shots were fired at their car. Both were un- injured.— ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article209 1935-03-27 1 GERMANY MAY RETURN TO THE LEAGUE PROGRESS AT BERLIN MEETING Arms Discussion In I London? Berlin, Mar. 26. THE Anglo-German talks were resumed at the Chancellery at 10.30 this morning with the same personnel as yesterday. Sir John Simon looked rested after his strenuous day yesterday. It is understood the209 words
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Article80 1935-03-27 1 Berlin, Mar. 26. A message Irom Kovno, Lithuania, states that sentences which are likely to affect one aspect of today's SimonHitler conversations have been announced m the case ofl the trial oj 126 Nazis accused of plotting to overthrow the State and hand Memel bark to Germany.Reuter - 80 words
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Advertisement37 1935-03-27 1 INSURE WITH KIMS MOTOR. FIRE, BURGLARY WORKMENS COMPENSATION OFFICIAL INSURERS TO AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA MALAYAN PREMIER HOTEL J TONIGHT BOOK YOUR i Adll NON DINERS $100 m RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA Directed by PAN HOPKINS Phone 5381.37 words
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Advertisement98 1935-03-27 1 INSURE WITH N^P 1 k A NATIONAL A EMPLOYERS L m.M MUTUAL P W^M GENERAL IYH INSURANCE •*#ltM» assocn ltd MOTOR. FIRE.BURGLARY WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION OFFICIAL INSURERS TO AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA ADELPHI jR; HOTEL FAVOI'RIIf ~OWN TOWN HOTKL FACING SI. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL EVERY ROOM WITH feATH AND MODERN SANITATION NEW98 words
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Article156 1935-03-27 2 Hut Forgot To Get A Malacca. Mar. 81 Palianamuthu lound that toddy. which he liked, was not procurable m an out ol the way place like Alor. Tanjong Minyah, Malacca. So he had a turn at lermentmg rice, and lrom his ingeniously made still was amply rewarded with156 words
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Article190 1935-03-27 2 "Great Expectations" At The Pavilion Charles Dickens' immortal classic. Great Expectations" has been made into a film classic by Universal Pictures. The picture opened at the Pavilion last night. For a few awful moments, with one's first introduction to Pip. his sharpfeatured, angular, elder sister and her190 words
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Article452 1935-03-27 2 Letters To The Editor TIN PEPPER AND SHELLAC POOLS AND "THE BIG BAD WOLF' HOUSES OF BRICKS AND STRAW -WILL ROOF PROVE TOO HEA VY FOR WALLS? -CHINESE THE LAST STRAW To the Editor, Sir, The recent discussion In Parliament of the tin. pepper and shellac pools452 words
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Article321 1935-03-27 2 PRAISES -LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER" Spirit And Traditions Preserved During the recent visit of Viscount Byng. First Baron of Vimy. to the United States, he was the guest of honour at a special screening of the Paramount production. "The Lives of a [Bengal Lancer" at321 words
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Article580 1935-03-27 2 Question Of Will Made By Chinese IS a will made by a testator automatically revoked by reason of the marriage of the testator to a secondary wife subsequent to the execution of the will That point was raised m the Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice580 words
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Article47 1935-03-27 2 The report of the sub-committee appointed to consider the question of providing a home or homes for the aged and the infirm poor is one of the items on the agenda at the meeting of the held g r r^ay iCiPal Commissi to be47 words
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Article136 1935-03-27 2 Roofs Damaged By Fallin: 1 Trees Seremban was visited by vtfff lM thunder-storm, accompanied by tei rlfic wind. just, on 5 p.m. on Fr The storm subsided shortly after f> P I Considerable damage was ri<»n< large, old tree m St. Marks Chnrc compbund was blown down. eeveral136 words
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Advertisement157 1935-03-27 2 The Year's Most Outstanding Star! The Season's Most Brilliant Best-Seller! Today's Most Successful Hit Director Here is Great and Wonderful Entertainment CLAUDETTE COLBERT WARREN WILLIAM m "IMITATION OF LIFE" next change PAVILION THEATRE... Chevro let The World's Most Popular Comniercial Vehicle iplcted above b a typicul modern For many years157 words
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Advertisement340 1935-03-27 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. IPANA TOOTH PASTE. Right from the start you'll like IPANA because of its refreshing flavour, and because it leaves your teeth really CLEAN and sparkling. From all CHEMISTS AND STORKS. Importers: GRAFTON LABORATORIES, 20b, Collyer Quay. BOARD RESIDE NCE~ "EAST ANGLIA." 6, OXLEY RISE, Near Town. High and340 words
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Advertisement304 1935-03-27 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. lenders are now invited for «a« i following materials or nt flees. particulars, see Municipal Room. Supply o1 Water M.-t.-rs Jan. Ist. 1936, to Dec 3] Date ol dosing. 4 p.m. Fn 31. 1935 Supply ol lillin- mat. rial. proposed Widening ol 0r... Date of Closing.304 words
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Miscellaneous141 1935-03-27 2 Diary Of The Week WEDNESDAY, MAE. -17. High Water, 2.17 a.m 8.5 it.. 3.55 p.m. 6.4 ft. j Football: S.A.F.A. League. Div. 11. Monopolies vs. S.C.F.A.. Anson Road Stadium; Div. ITI. S.R.C. vs. Medical Services S.R.C ground. Cricket Anglo-Chinese School II vs. St. Andrew's School 11. St. Andrews ground. THURSDAY,141 words
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Miscellaneous169 1935-03-27 2 Today's Radio Programmes Singapore ZHI t Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd.) I Wavelength 49.9 metres ip.m. 6 Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra under the direction of Dan Hopkins. 6.45 News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. Stock and share169 words
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Article179 1935-03-27 3 Tried To Cut Across Road? THK fatal motor accident, which took place on Feb. 22 it Jelutons Road, Penang, mi n which a >oun K Chinese cyclist, lan Man Hock, was killed, was recalled on Saturday, when Mr. f. P. Biddulph, the Coroner, held an inquiry179 words
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Article409 1935-03-27 3 Penang Sub-Committees Appointed A MEETIN of the general Jubile, ritv7nT itt(H> (>1 the Indian CommuPJ5£: Mr H Abdo^^dcr last •it^ho" H A bdcolcader presided and i t the outse said that Mr. Barron had ad, .suggestions about torming a num- on mmittees tor tht? celebraw, r409 words
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Article66 1935-03-27 3 I poh. .Mar. •»•>. m. Induction ol Rev. Frank Mervyn <r as chaplain ol South Perak w*s -triormed by the Bishop of Singapore it Evensong yesterday at the Church ol 3t. John the Divine The Bishop was ted by the Chinese and Tamil paswhile Rev. Oliver66 words
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Article, Illustration184 1935-03-27 3 VERDICT IN MOTOR-CAR COLLISION CASE ■pHE Hun Mr Justice Howes at the Perak Supreme Court, on Saturday found that the defendant was guilty of negligence m the suit instituted by Mr. Donald Stewart Fraser. Export Manager for Riley (Coventry) Ltd. against Mr. H. A. Johnson, claiming184 words
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Article99 1935-03-27 3 Teng Kim Hock - Teng Kim Hock [London Chamber Of Commerce Examination Successes The following students from Raffles Institution Evening Classes were sueIcessful In the Autumn Examination (1931) London Chamber ot Commerce Junior Arithmetic (with distinction) Loh Chum 1 Junior Book-keeping Ang Bah Chef. V\ Hvng. Liin Wee Ton (with distinction). Ong99 words
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Article257 1935-03-27 3 The following candidates were sucoessful at the Autumn examination tor Commercial Education Certificate ol the London Chamber ot Commerce. Arithmetic: Karter Singh. Kum Koon Kum. Book-keeping Chong Kirn Tuck ("distinction. Chua Eng Cheng (dis Unction), E. H. D'Netto (distinction). Karter Singh. Kho Tiam Aann. Kum Khoon Kum. Neo257 words
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Article184 1935-03-27 3 TWO TORPEDOES FOUND AT MALACCA Drifted From Singapore Malacca, Mar. 25. TTHE peaceful settlement of Malacca was perturbed on Saturday :When news circulated round town that a torpedo had been found at Ayer Itam. Excitement prevailed and wild rumours were rapidly spreading. The police Immediately proceeded to ithe scene of184 words
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Article246 1935-03-27 3 New Book By Local Authors Malacca, Mar. 25. T HAVE seen an advance copy of a remarkable Malayan jubilee publication entitled "Spotlights— on the Jaffna Tamils m Malaya." The book being compiled by two talented young members of the community, Messrs. Edward I. Ponniah and A.246 words
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Article60 1935-03-27 3 Taipiiiß, Mar. 2Z. A middle aged Mohammedan Chinese working In the stone quarry at the foot Of the Taiping Hills was killed as a result ol a tall from a height of about twenty feet. It appears that blasting operations were being carried on when the deceased60 words
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Article111 1935-03-27 3 Detailed reports ot the Cambridge Examinations held m December. 1934. show the following passes Irom the Anglo-Chinese School m the School Certificate examination Class I 17; Class II 26; Class 111 29" Total 72. The following boy.s obtained First Class Certificates: Chia Kirn Chwee. Un Hon Kun Chng111 words
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Advertisement131 1935-03-27 3 ENSURE BETTER VISION Our specialised opticians are at jour service. Free sight-testing and advice given. Our glasses give clear vision from edge to edge and our charges are Moderate. your vision with modern lenses. NEW CHINA OPTICAL CO., 96. HIGH STREET SINGAPORE. oturdy Childhood 9^H^^ yfk when natural {«>t'dinu: proves131 words
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Advertisement319 1935-03-27 3 Wakened by indigestion PAIM GONE— If ASLEEP AGAIN IN 5 MINUTES Do you know Hag ol wakenm'-c m th<* middle ol the micht with the pains of v Df^iawlai at your insult- Rrad how one Mich BuflVn-r ended hi find that now J I r io. t/ J harr a319 words
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Article, Illustration3195 1935-03-27 4 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON London, Mar. 15. TTHE first Jubilee rehearsals took place this week, but at an hour When all London, and I include your correspondent, was abed. In the early hours of the morning a procession oi empty carriages, escorted' by 12 mounted Life Guards, and supported3,195 words
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Advertisement98 1935-03-27 4 I_\!VL 'T^vWvyl _P/"^\ v^_B KM j 3 1 553'-—^T-^— li 1 B—^^B-ijl npjTl ■HI I Bill I ■■i«i-____^ _C _,fwf4 r^^^^^^^iif' In the heart of Singapore where hustle is the order of hfe where endless traffic, ever moving throngs of pedestrians and the din of the streets bespeak the extensive98 words
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Advertisement117 1935-03-27 4 DA WSON'S FRICTION SURFACE RUBBER BELTING? IT IS A FIRST CLASS PRODUCT AND VERY CHEAP IN PRICE. WHY NOT HAVE A TRIAL LENGTH AND SEE HOW IT STANDS UP TO THE JOB WE HAVE STOCKS IN MOST SIZES AND ALSO OF WELTONA HAIR BELTING AND LINCONA BALATA BELTING. Incorporated m117 words
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Article, Illustration166 1935-03-27 5 -^"t i. tak m T[M rfc Pr ik o Wn ih ror TWO YOl'NCi BEARS m the Vienna Zoo display an unusual alYrrtmn for their keeper. FIVE THOUSAND TOUNQ FASCISTS m full Blackshiil uniform pud homage to Signor Mussolini at a parade m Vellctri. THE KING AND QUEEN were greeted166 words
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Advertisement83 1935-03-27 5 I BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING I I He said to me you're not necessarily a man of I the world just because j you drink Johnnie Walker I I I said to him— no, but I you can't call yourself a man of the -world unless y yuu.83 words
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Advertisement164 1935-03-27 6 I GALA MALAYAN IA B AIT A I TODAY PREMIERE! |f A I II UL 3.15-6.15-9.15| I BOX OFFICE PHONE 5261 I I SPECIAL MATINEES DAILY 3.15 I t j "177/^- As a F ttm S Tribute to the Greatness of this Production Special Musical Selections will I, rendered TONIGHT164 words
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Article964 1935-03-27 7 Printed In Singapore For Use In Johore THREE CHINESE CHARGED i..fr..stin 8 story of how t|lr e 1 l cerned m th«- forgery of ru1.i,,., ,BecKe« Tern., and T2ST the D.P.P Ul >« »> Mr. .v A. Worley. In the dock stood three Chinese Wong964 words
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Article189 1935-03-27 7 Ju hi lee Committee Appointed At a meeting Of the Sinhalese residents (,i Singapore and Johore. held at No. 13, Dhoby Ghaut, the following were ejected office bearers President. Mr. P. E. Perera; vice-president Mr. Ftancia Bamaratne secretary. Mr Qeorue F. Abeynayake ass. sec Mr. A. C Perera:189 words
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Article96 1935-03-27 7 An unusual case was heard before Mr. C. H. Whitton, the Singapore fourth magistrate, when a coffee-shop keeper of Rochore Road, Chew Kirn Poey, appeared on summons taken out at the instance of Inspector F. Goodship. The charge framed against Kirn Poey was having used wood and charcoal96 words
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Article602 1935-03-27 7 CAUSED DEATH OF THREE WOMEN Asiatic Inspector Charged With Accepting Bribe AFTER a protracted hearing before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the criminal district judge, the trial of Sim Kwee Boon, a motor-car driver, resulted in his con- viction on charges of causing the death Of three women,602 words
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Article70 1935-03-27 7 terday m the case m which a Malay youth, Hamid bin Sadin, was indicted with housebreaking. Trial was fixed for May 1. The offence was alleged to have taken place between the dates of Feb. 16 and Mar. 2 at the bungalow of Chia Teng Chin at Padang70 words
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Advertisement196 1935-03-27 7 Friday at the ALH AM BRA r 4^ P the thrill, packed GBEATESI 0 h s tory that he actually lived! -now I i Mini- W ama/in» "o iy] t v I I adventine- 5 K^ Ji 1 ]"< ---^ADOLPHE MENJOU 20th VIRGINIA BRUCE- ROCHELLE HUDSON :i do/en centu«y JANET196 words
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Advertisement310 1935-03-27 7 3 SHOWS TODAY I J|| UAMO D i 1 A J(i h »pel»b«u 3 5 615 ~9" 15 nLHftlflJlllfi Colum.r/s wonderful voio last ni hi LAUGHS by the Score! ROMANCE by the ton! THRKK BIG SONG HITS! All ID this grand and glorious musical comedy with three talented stars who310 words
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Article32 1935-03-27 8 Mr. H. B. Knox and Miss Joan Knox wish to tender their sincerest thanks to all kind friends who sent wreaths, telegrams and letters of condolence m their recent sad bereavement.32 words
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838 1935-03-27 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1935 Drug Suppression In China PROM time to time we receive reports via Far Eastern news agencies describing measures taken to suppress the opium habit m China. Regulations are continually drawn up for this area and for that, and not infrequently Chinese administrative838 words
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Article256 1935-03-27 8 Mr. C. G. Boutcher. F.R.1.8.A.. the well-known architect, is visiting Cameron Highlands. Dr. V. R. N. Menon. Asst. Medical Officer, Lumut. was m Fengalam Bahru. Dindings. on Monday on duty. Mr. and Mrs. Charleton N. Maxwell are on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. and Mrs. E.256 words
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Article561 1935-03-27 8 THE term "0.X." has now reached the dignity of a legal decision. Its origin may be obscure, but old-time telegraphists are convinced that the explanation is a simple one. The first telegraph instrument had a clockMore About face ,*J£ "r\ v letters of the alO.K. pha561 words
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Article860 1935-03-27 8 "THE night-lite of Paris is of every kinr} and to suit all tastes. But among all the strange phases of it I have explored there is one that I can never forget. I may be wrong, but I think it was m the Boulevard de Clichy. I had860 words
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Article128 1935-03-27 8 Do You Know J The "ring road" for which i the Municipality voted $60,000 J m the 1935 estimates is intendi ed to provide a road close on 100 miles long right round the island? i It was projected m 1930 and J was estimated to cost $680,000.128 words
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Advertisement78 1935-03-27 8 '\^^^^C*^T|K READING, England. CAIXBEHCS "THE BEEF JOINT" SIRLOIN ROAST or ROLLED BONELESS SIRLOIN Finest Produce of SCOTLAND and AUSTRALIA TASTY and TENDER. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. Orchard Road. Warm sit 71 tf ins r ANNUAL CASH SALE R MONDAY Ar KIL ISt f TWO WEEKS ONLY THE GREATEST SHOPPING78 words
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Advertisement61 1935-03-27 8 MANY FASHIONABLE WOMEN are adopting snakes as pets. They are said to be tame, affectionate and faithful, and m addition sometimes provide a strong moral lesson to late homecoming husbands by festooning themselves round the hall stand. Of course all fashionable women have adopted GAFLAC n POLICIES long ago. GENERAL61 words
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190 1935-03-27 9 12,000,000 Chinese In The Grip Of Famine PEOPLE MAKE SOUP OUT OF FULLER'S EARTH Huangho Rising Rapidly: Part Of Tientsin In Danger Shanghai, Mar. 26. rpWELVE million are m the grip of famine on the uplands fringing the Yangtse as far upriver as Hunan m consequence of the prolonged drought190 words
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265 1935-03-27 9 HAS "MUNICIPAL PET" A COMPANION Another Tiger Said To Have THE possibility 01 there being' two tigers on Singapore island \e yesterday. On is the 'Municipal Pet," the oth-r i new arrival which is b-lieved to have tnded a1 Bajau. West Coasi. and found ..;> way into the catchment area265 words
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Article103 1935-03-27 9 Terrible Road-House Fire In Chicago Suburb Chicago, Mar. l\. Six were incinerated and scores injured m a flre at a road-house m the Morton Grove suburb today. The fire started m the cloakroom. The 30 occupants dashed wildly, clawing and shoving their way to the single exit. ManyReuter - 103 words
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Article459 1935-03-27 9 4,500 PEOPLE NOW IKQUARANTINE Two Cases Within A Week (Free Press Special) J^HE detection of a case of smallpox on the X.P.M. motorship ;Var Heuttt on her arrival at Singapore on Monday evening has resulted m 2,233 Chinese immigrants being detained at St. John's quarantine island. Together459 words
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Article107 1935-03-27 9 Anti-Aircraft Defence In France Paris, Mar. 25. When the alarm gong sounds m France people failing promptly to obey the new regulations will be liable from six days' to a month's imprisonment under the terms of a Bill passed by the Chamber establishing a strict regime of anti-aircraftReuter - 107 words
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Article123 1935-03-27 9 Eleven Killed In Budapest Budapest, Mar. 20. PLEVEN people were killed m an election riot. The crowd, inflamed by rumours, got out of hand and military reinforcements were summoned and ooened fir<>- Reuter Wireless will most likely change its course m West Shantung and that it appears toReuter Wireless; Union Times - 123 words
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Article199 1935-03-27 9 Picture At The Alhambra Crammed With Comedians "Wake Up and Dream." the current Universal release at the Alhambra. is a mild burlesque of the stage and screen. A stage manager and a film producer are satirically drawn, and nearly every other character is ludicruous m one199 words
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Article83 1935-03-27 9 British Federation May Join London, Mar. 25. The possibility of the British Iron and Steel Federation joining the Continental steel cartel was mentioned m the House of Commons by Mr. Burgin, spokesman for the Board ot Trade, who said negotiations had been proceeding and would be reopened shortly.Reuter Wireless - 83 words
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Article259 1935-03-27 9 RECRUITS FOR MUSICAL SOCIETY Sir A. Caldecott Elected President "pHILDREN with a good grounding m orchestral work are now being drafted into the Society's orchestra m increasing numbers," says the annual report of the Singapore Musical Society. The annual meeting ol the Society was held m259 words
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Article75 1935-03-27 9 Washington, Mar. 23. The Senate, by 68 votes to 16. has passed the $4,880,000,000 Work Relief Bill which already has passed the House of Representatives. This is the largest single appropriation ever passed by both Houses. The Bill included the silver amendment by Senator Thomas providing forReuter Wireless - 75 words
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Article114 1935-03-27 9 Latest Rubber And Tin Prices (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 26. Silver Spot 28 7 ad. 27 7 8 d I Gold 1455. 7d. (1455. 7ft<L) GOLD AND SILVER- London, Mar. 26. New York 4.78'/ 8 (4.77%) Paris 72»/ 2 <72»a>) EXCHANGES: Spot £216- 0-0 (£215-15-0) 3114 words
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Advertisement60 1935-03-27 9 Special Announcement TONIGHT! SPECIAL "EMPIRE" DINNER In honour of the Gala Premiere of "THE LIVES of a BENGAL LANCER" MENU $2.00 Eastbourne Shrimp Cocktail Ox Tail Soup Grilled Scotch Salmon Australian Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding j and English New Potatoes Iced Asparagus Empire Fruit Salad Malayan Coffee. Arrange Your Parties60 words
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Advertisement245 1935-03-27 9 c.yclax WS\ SPECIAL Or "2 lotion \jV Draus every particle of acid waste from under (he surface SPECIAL LOTION IS ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE THE MAGNET WHICH ACID IMPURITIES CANNOT RESIST. DRAWING EVERY PARTICLE OF ACID WASTE FROM UNDER YOUR SKIN, IT LEAVES EVERY PORE CLEAN AND FREE TO FUNCTION AS IT245 words
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Article1620 1935-03-27 10 London Op m ion "MARKET PREY OF ILL-INFORMED uj^iiviujyi r\IS APPOINTING as it is to record another dull week In the rubber D commodity and share markets, there is compensation m the certainty that a sudden change of sentiment- accompanied by rising prices, must certainly occur1,620 words
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Article98 1935-03-27 10 Mar. 81. Gambier 4.75 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 10.50 Muntok White Pepper 30.00 White Pepper 28.00 Copra. Sundried 4.20 Copra, mixed 3.95 Small Flake Tapioca 3.90 Blanja Jelotong 5.75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.75 R. <Siam> W.C. No. 1 per koyan Sl2O R. B. Sian. No. 1 $10298 words
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Article88 1935-03-27 10 Iron And Steel Imports Into Britain London, Mar. 23. Increased custom duties ranging from Al2 to £4 per ton or m some cases 33 1 3 per cent, ad valorem, whichever is greater, on certain iron and steel proI'UCts including fillets, barfs, jangles, girders, beans and rails areReuter Wireless - 88 words
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76 1935-03-27 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT FOX RMJL No. I. X KIKKKD SMOKED SHEET Mar. Bfc 12 o'clock noon. Tone of market: Easier. Latest cable: London Spot Sheet 5 3 16d per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cts. 10 3 a per lb Buyers Sellers Spot <76 words
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Article209 1935-03-27 10 Mar. XL 23. 25. American Can. Com. 115' L Unq. 115' y American Telephone 780.000 300.000 460.000 30 industrials 100.68 99.84 C:).SU 20 Rails 29.10 28.69 28.14 20 Utilities 16.38 16.25 16.26 50 Bonds 94.84 94.86 94.64 SALES STOCK EXCHANGES and Telegraph 103 102' H 102> 2 Atcheson209 words
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Article104 1935-03-27 10 Mar. 26. Shell and Fish Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-galkMl tins 54.86 Crown. Cross and Dragon Kerosene per Unit ol" 2 x 4-gallon tins 4.46 Cross Kerosene per Unit of 2 x-sallon tins 4.31 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant. Kerosene per tin <of 4 Gallons'* 2.43104 words
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Article956 1935-03-27 10 Fraser' s Sha re L ist > 1901 red. 194« $400,000 Interest Mar. 31, Sept. 30 HI x 4'_. 1907 red, 1 94" $1,600,000 Interest Mar 31. Sept. 30 4'i r 1909 :xi. 19 JS $1,000,000 Interest Mar 31. Sept. 30 116 m 4:. 1913 red. 1003 $2,000,000 Inters M;vr.956 words
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Advertisement284 1935-03-27 10 I TABLE HI SUMMARY •In thousands ot dollars* GROSS IMPORTS GROSS EXPORTS GROSS TR\DE MQNTH MONTHLY CUMULATIVE TOTAL MONTHLY CUMULATIVE TOTAL MONTHLY CUMULATIVE TOI 1935 1934 1935 1934 1935 1934 1935 ~1934 1935~ T93' 1935 _2J _^L Jl 4 L (8) (6) (7 > it) do) ,ii, (u> January 43,909284 words
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Article, Illustration716 1935-03-27 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE APROPOS of the sections on partner- ship language In my Contract Bridge Red Book on play, someone asked me the other day what to do il his partner did not happen to understand any716 words
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Article260 1935-03-27 11 IN 1883 a crippled donkey was born at Paisley m Scotland, and was brought to London m an orange box by two tender-hearted young ladies. The donkey died this week, aged 47. A record? It will take a similar number of years for a man to pay a260 words
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Article71 1935-03-27 11 i Prom Our Own Correspondent.* Ipoh, Mar. 22. Selvanayagam, a clerk to the inspector of small holdings at Batang Padang, was charged In the local court "with committing extortion by putting Haji Hamzah m fear of having his rubber lands under- assessed for the purpose of the Rubber71 words
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Article138 1935-03-27 11 MISS Alice Marian Chan, a daughter Of the lat< Mr. Chan Wai Sik and of! Mrs. Chan Wai Sik. of Hong Kong, was' married to Mr. Chen Chun Yen at St., Andrew's Cathedral yesterday after-; noon. The bridegroom is a Municipal but[veyor and has been m the Colony138 words
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Article150 1935-03-27 11 "Fake Conception Of National Economy" Sacramento, (C'al.). Mar. A stashing attack on the Roosevelt i regime is made by Mr. Herbert Hoover ,m a letter to the California Republican .Assembly. He urges that the present conception of national economy is based on scarcity and must be reversed to150 words
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Article128 1935-03-27 11 Arrangements For His Homecoming London, Mar. 24. The King's third son, the Duke of I Gloucester will return from his tour to, Australia, New Zealand, and the West Indies, next, Thursday. The cruiser, Australia, with the Duke on board, is expected to arrive at Spithead at eleven128 words
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Advertisement302 1935-03-27 11 Assets exceed $14,000,000. UgWflt m lorcr over SSK.mm.OOO The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. l Incorporated m the Straits Settlements > HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Lile Building, Cecil Street, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewry. fci.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies302 words
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Advertisement402 1935-03-27 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA 'Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600.000 shares of £5 each C.i. 000.000 Reserve Fund 3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3 .000 000 HEAD Ol FICE 38. Blshopsgate. London EC I Agencies and tlranchr.s Alor Star Hollo Saigon iAmritsar402 words
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Article258 1935-03-27 12 Contracts Go To The Clyde The Admiralty announces that. subject to the settlement of certain points of detail, they have decided to entrust the construction of the two coastal sloops of the 1934 programme. HM. ships Mallard and Puffin, to Messrs. A. Stephen and Sons. Govan. Gasgow. The258 words
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Article725 1935-03-27 12 TWENTY -EIGHT NEW SHIPS FOR BRITISH NAVY Three Cruisers Included In 1935 Programme THE Navy Estimates for 1935, amount to £6,050,000, an increase of £3,500,000 on those for the previous year. Most of the increment is due to higher charges for the maintenance of the Fleet i.e..725 words
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Advertisement492 1935-03-27 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) HUmONI Freight 5433 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. 'Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN HONOLULU CANADA BY THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE— LUXURY AT LOW COST. See Lovely Lake Louise. Banff the Beautiful and492 words
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Advertisement146 1935-03-27 12 HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO., LIMITED. (RED FUNNEL LINE) (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLKMINTt) Regular passenger and cargo services from Singapore to Java, Borneo, Ranka and Billiton. For BATAVIA. CHERIBON AND SEMARANG (Every Tuesday and Friday) s.s. Ban Hong Liong Fri. Mar 29 s.s. Giang Seng Tues. Apr. 2 For SOURABAYA146 words
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Advertisement218 1935-03-27 12 BIBBY LINE s [LONDON ADDUM 22, PALL MALL. LONDON S Wlj of fast twin-screw Oil Drl 0 Mail Passenger Vessels b RANGOON, COLOMBO. POK I SUDAN, c MARSEILLES, PLYMOUTH \M> LONDON 1 with through connection from r Singapore and Penan HOMEWARD SAILINCs Leave Leave Rangoon Colombo IMS l GLOUCESTERSHIRE Apr.218 words
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Miscellaneous604 1935-03-27 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN I Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m Thursday 7.30 a.m Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m Saturday 7.30 a.m. and 7 p.m Kuantan (via Jerantut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m Saturday 7.30 a.m. 7 p.m Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday604 words
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Miscellaneous206 1935-03-27 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the »\h., r s or expected I* arii.« jEast Wharf (Entrance (.u,. j, I Penang Maru 22; Rohna Main Wharf (Entrance ti Carthage. Mata Hari 'Philoctetes 13; BUdhan Glenshiel 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Phemius 30; Foylebar.k Maru 34: Steel Soafar. Empire Dock (Entrance (..n. Clara Camus206 words
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Advertisement366 1935-03-27 13 v A P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due v NALDERA ilonn a° Jo CARTHAGE 15.000 June 7 RANTORA 7SOO AApr-20r r -20 'BHUTaT NDI 17 JUBC 21 SOMALI oVn C# o BHUTAN 6,100 July 4 MANTUA U.OOO J£j 24° Sg^ «Z JJg Car^o only. HOMEWARDS Leaves Leaves IE"366 words
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Advertisement471 1935-03-27 13 Ellerman Bucknal Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL imiUD^^. Steamer nii-k City of Adelaide tvt? oo all o City of Birmingham fnr ,n o City of Bristol tF JJay 2 City or Bagdad FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI471 words
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Advertisement636 1935-03-27 13 tm SS 6^^. Lff^'gS H L d IEmOW BT.AIWHIP CX>.. S THE BIAM STEAM NAVxSatToN ?g W8&& ZSWW^LT^ x INSURANCE. cS' £S, ndon and G1 be The 2J»»a kersey Marine In.uxan^ tv- < RAILWAYS. Tht Federal Malay States Railway^ The Royal State Railway, of 81am ?Ae BLUE PUMMEL LINE n2££'^636 words
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Advertisement826 1935-03-27 14 K. P> M. KOMNUUKE PAKEIVAART MAATSCHAPPU VAN HEUTSZ— Wednesday, Mar. 27, Belawan-Deli and Penang. THKDENS— Wednesday, Mar. 27, Muntok and Palembang. TOHlTl— Wednesday Mar. 27. Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. MAJANG— Wednesday, Mar. 27, Prigi-Radja. Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas, Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. GEN. VERSPYCK— Thursday. Mar. 28. Letong, Kramat. Tarempa, Midai and826 words
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Advertisement356 1935-03-27 14 REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS TO NAPLES GENOA MARSEILLES VU Penanc, Colombo. Bombay, Suez, Port Sali, Alexandria on the Famoai PRESIDENT LINERS All oatifd* staterooms— Excellent cmislne— Swimming bath— Three day stopover Im Ifyp*Arrive Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. New York. PRESIDENT POLK Apr. 6 Apr. 9 May 21 PRESIDENT ADAMS Apr. 20356 words
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Advertisement560 1935-03-27 14 f "«E?»c^ v*^ jH" v' J(^iTv^i^^^"^^wi M.S RIO DE JANEIRO MARU, SISTER VESSEL OF M.S. BUENOS A1U..4 MAlt TO THE UNITED STATES VIA S.AFRICA S.AMERICA Lea. Arr. Arr. Arr. Arr. Arr. Next Sailings Spore Durban C.Town R.deJ'ro Santos B. Airc n r nua. Santos Mam Mar. 27 Apr. 13 Ap560 words
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Article1945 1935-03-27 15 Argus - Argus Weekly Sports Notes Co mpiled By Complete Scores Not Kept Captains Neglecting Duty Police Bowling Flogged— 84 Oat Of 95 In Boundary Hits— S.C.C. Tournament Week-End Matches Ch in ese Hard Pushed r .ULI'RE to record scores correctly has >een the bugbear of minor1,945 words
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Article166 1935-03-27 15 Batting Dr. H. O. Hopkins (P.C.C. vs. C'.R.C. Penang) 105 Keng Hock (S.C.RX. v.s Singapore Police) 95 A. A. Cariappa (Kilat vs. T.P.C.A.. K.L.) 88 n.o. A. S. A. Jansen (Ceylon S.C. vs. P.W.D.) 61 n.o. Wazir Singh (LA. vs. S.R.C.) 51 Ku C'heou- Chye (CJLC. vs.166 words
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Article1021 1935-03-27 15 MUCH SMALLER DEFICIT •yHE report on the working of the Post Office Club. Singapore, lor the year ending Dec. 31. states: In presenting to you the fifth annual report on the working of the Post Office Club for the year ending Dec. 31, 1934. your commute1,021 words
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Article97 1935-03-27 15 New Pool To He Built For Asiatics There is every possibility that the old proposal to have a swimming club In Kinta for Asiatics will take dennite shape m the near future, says the Times of Malaya. This matter will be further considered at an extraordinary meeting97 words
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Article45 1935-03-27 15 New World's Figure For MO Metres Backstroke Worcester. (Mass). Mar. 24. Alice Bridge sot up world's record ?cr the 300 metrei backstroke m a UrnOl 4 mm. 32 sec She thus bout Mrs. Holm J;urrt 1932 time by 5 1-5 sec. 1 ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article102 1935-03-27 15 Successful Visit Of \n Knglish Team The Northern Rugby League train hich has been on a visit to France, lhad no difficulty m winning their three matches. They again showed that the best propaganda for the game m Fiance is the visit of English teams. Unofficial figures102 words
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Article153 1935-03-27 15 i From Our Own Correspondent, i Sen*mhan. .Mar. ft. The Rahanu Malay School annual sports were held on the .school padung at Ruhang Road, on Saturday. Therwas a large fathering present. ÜBOOg Whom wore Mr. R. F. Ounr (InspeCtOl c.i Schools N.S. >. Mr. A. Edmonds J.P.. Mr153 words
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Advertisement72 1935-03-27 15 An atmosphere of old Japkin YOU WILL F^LL FOR THE CHARM OF THE TAMA6AWA GARDENS c RESTAURANT CAFE iJSi Sukiyaki" daintily served tsla* FIRST CLASS BAR wB TENNIS COURTS SEA BATHING <|X Telephone 5593 323 East Coast Road. APB-2 COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED SHORT TRIPS TO CAIRO tor homeward bound72 words
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Advertisement27 1935-03-27 15 1 An unbroken tradition of I "qualitn. mmntainfd for nearly I I ST4T£&PfSH I OUc j^ I I t»Virt H or V B H B Flrky V#27 words
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323 1935-03-27 16 Result Against Run Of Play Wiltshire* II 3 Police 2. VICTORY went to the Wiltshires second team by the odd goal m five quite against the run of the play when they met the Police m the Second Division of the S.A.F.A.323 words
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Article, Illustration533 1935-03-27 16 S traits Times No Match For M. P. H. FINE DEFENCE KEEPS SCORE DOWN TO SEVEN M.P.H. 7; Straits Times 1 "pHE Straits Times Press Sports Club are now assuming m the Commercial Cup the same role that the IndoCeylonese F.A. occupied m the First Division recently— losing match after533 words
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Article96 1935-03-27 16 Results Of Yesterday's Ties TPIES played yesterday m the Spring j lawn tennis tournament at the iS.C.C. resulted as follows: Championship Pairs Lieut. H. F. C. Home and Lieut. J. M. A. Chestnutt beat A. W. Wallich and JT. H. Holyoak 6—4. 6—2. Veterans' Doubles Handicap A.96 words
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Article191 1935-03-27 16 rpHE Khalsa Association, who did not win a single game m the League competition last year, broke the spell yesterday by defeating the Chinese 2 l m a Third Division game played on the S.R.C. ground. Police, recovering the ball from the goal-line and scoring from a191 words
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Article170 1935-03-27 16 Amendments To List Of Classifications Th 5 raits Ra cing Association has issued the following amended list of classifications. HORSES Transfers.— Edna May from Class 3 to Class 4. Selangor from Class 3 to Class 4. New Classifications Class I— Excelic. Class 2.— Gahen. Class 3.— Excuse Me, Karimba170 words
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Article376 1935-03-27 16 MIXED FOURSOMES AT KEPPEL ■yHE draw for partners and the times of starting m the Keppel Golf Club mixed foursomes, to be played on Sunday, are as follows: p.m. 3.45 E. Kent and Mrs. F. R. Horridge vs. J. B. Devitt and Mrs. A. J. Donald. 3.50 E.376 words
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Article, Illustration662 1935-03-27 16 ANNUAL REPORT FOR LAST YEAR •T^HE fourth annual report ol the Singapore Ping Pong Association states: Your committee has much pleasure n submitting the annual reporr ogether with the duly audited statement of accounts lor the period ending Sept, 30. 1934. The. following served throughout662 words
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Advertisement39 1935-03-27 16 COAL TAR FOR ALL PURPOSES. PREPARED BY THE MUNICIPAL GAS Dept SINGAPORE. SAMPLES AND ANALYSES OF CRUDE AND DISTILLED TARS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE MUNICIPAL GAS Dept. OR FROM Messrs. LEE KIM SOO Ltd, ■89, HIGH ST., SINGAPORE.39 words
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Advertisement43 1935-03-27 16 USE i "I 1 88 -S«* J'PPhg Wagons HIGH-CLASS BALL-BEARING w H rr,c AND AXLES and Cut Your Transport Costs By 50% FAMOUS THROUGHOUT THE wno.n DURARH itv WORLD FOR STRENGTH, AND ECONOMY. eanngs. STRENGTH IS BUILT INTO THEM THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.43 words
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