The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 August 1935
1935-08-15
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Title Section17 1935-08-15 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,653 ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. 1935 10 CENTS17 words
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128 1935-08-15 1 MUSSOLINI ONLY WANTS TO GAIN TIME Situation Contains All The Elements Of Another \or Id War SNOWDEN SAYS CHALLENGE MUST BE MET 11HE dilatory tactics of the League are obviously playing into the hands of Italy, whose immediate aim is to gain meReuter - 128 words
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Article, Illustration260 1935-08-15 1 London. Auu. 14. i) lINARY talks which begin and more formal converwhich start on Friday, beresentatives of France. id Italy will be followed I and anxious attention country where opinion is v alive to the far reaching might iollow an out- I between Italy and of the three powers, 1906British Radio - 260 words
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Article98 1935-08-15 1 Geneva. Aug. 14. VBYSSINIA has protested to the League against the arms embargo, saying she manufactures no arms or munitions and owing to the prohibitions and embargoes she cannot obtain the means of defence outside her own frontier. The protest asks I! the Council will allow an unequal combat roReuter - 98 words
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195 1935-08-15 1 BASE TO BE ESTABLISHED NEAR PORTSMOUTH j*mm^ I niulun. Aug. 14. FAR-REACHING changes which will affect the future of British air routes are being planned by tin* Air Ministry and Imperial Airways According to the Evening Standards ail correspondent, it is proposed toReuter - 195 words
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Article43 1935-08-15 1 Rebel Cruiser. The Chinese cruiser j Shaoho. the only rebel cruiser from j North China that has not been able to return to Nanking irom Canton, wilt undergo extenilTe repairs by the Taiku Dock of Hong Kong shortly. The repairs Will cost $220,000.43 words
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Article114 1935-08-15 1 Sharp Decline In Cash Price (From Our Own Correspondent > London, Aug. >4. riMIE market anticipates a 1 still further fall m the cash tin price and it is expected the backwardation will not he more than £3 or II a ton by the end ofFree Press Copyright - 114 words
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Article, Illustration65 1935-08-15 1 Colonel Who Objected To Relegation Tokio, Aug. »3. THE murdrier of Gen. Xagata is Lieut. -Colonel Saburo Aizawa who, until recently, held a post as master of arms m the Military School but during extensive changes m army appointments on Aug. 1, was relegated to Formosa Island asReuter Wireless - 65 words
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Article, Illustration120 1935-08-15 1 New Deal Campaign To Start In Autumn London, Aug. IS. HR. Lloyd George, it is learned. I** intends to embark on a nationwide campaign m the autumn m Mipport of his New Deal proposals. The campaign will be organised by the Council of Action for Peace and Reconstruction. Separate councilsReuter Wireless - 120 words
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338 1935-08-15 1 ROOSEVELT IN A DILEMMA OVER SILVER BEING MERCIFUL TO SPECULA TORS Future Price Trend Uncertain London. Auk. 11. FINANCIAL writers show ;i di\ r sity oi opinion regarding ih« futOIV trend o' silver The Times says the bull position though greatly ledUCCd, is probably still large and it is possibleReuter - 338 words
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Advertisement72 1935-08-15 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness <md fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL i Ak~" TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT «.is to 9.15 p.m. DANCE formal 9.45 to midnight OUTSTANDING CABARET SUCCESS THE AMAZING CONTINENTAL ACROBATIC AND ECCENTRIC DANCERS ERIC AND GERDA PALLADIUM LONDON, SCALA BERLIN.72 words
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Advertisement127 1935-08-15 1 NEW CAPITAL ISSUE X^ I I J5000.000 at 1 1 11^ ■rBBf '1 /^aa^. > J^^r^BV. %y T^i^_^BlßW *^^B^ iff*^ c Ji' -^Jir -sw' jd|^ -^BB^^^ t W over Subscribed 20 miluons "t 1 S si fc I kjrs EXTRA HANDS WANTED f 77^ V/ 500 VACANCIES. Z ?5&2/^| OVER127 words
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Advertisement11 1935-08-15 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA CROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article227 1935-08-15 2 GL EXTRAVAGANCE BY MUNICIPALITY? COST OF "SER VICING AND NE J V METERS SOMETHING WRONG SOMEWHERE— AND THE RATEPAYER GOES ON i-aYING 'T»» The Editor, Sir. An instance of glaring extravagance on the part of a Municipal department was disclosed at the last meeting of the Commissioners,227 words
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Article252 1935-08-15 2 To the Editor. Sir.— The bridge hand analysed by Culbertson m Wednesday's issue is very interesting as he concludes that the contract of 3 no trumps should have been defeated by two tricks. As a matter of fact there is no need for this and South can252 words
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Article184 1935-08-15 2 The following action was taken at a meeting of Municipal Committee No. 1 held on Aug. 6. Agreed to installation of an electromatic traffic signal < of the central pillar type i to be provided by Government, at the junction of High Street I and North Bridge184 words
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Article112 1935-08-15 2 There was a large gathering if members and friends of the Chinese (Downtown) Methodist Episcopal Church at the Abraham Memorial Hall. Malacca Street. Kuala Lumpur, on 4 o bH farewell to the Pastor, the Rev. D. 11. Yap. and Mrs. Yap. and welcome the Rev. Ng Huat112 words
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Article183 1935-08-15 2 Special Attractions At Ball At New World The sale of tickets for the Jubilee Ball and Competition Dance to be held lat the New World Cabaret on Saturday, gives every indication of a record attendance to assist the worthy cause for which it is being organised. The entertainment183 words
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Article101 1935-08-15 2 Sikh Allowed Bail In $50 An unusual story attaching to a charge of "housebreaking with intent to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment" against a Sikh named Tyal Singh, was told by a police officer m the Singapore police court before Mr. H. M. Blacker yesterday. Tyal Singh101 words
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Article111 1935-08-15 2 Alan Who Is Charged With Murder The accused tried to commit suicide and he is now m hospital," declared Mr. N. G. Morris. A.S.P.. before Mr. H. M. Blacker, the Singapore third magistrate, yesterday, when the "case against Ng Tong Sam, who is charged with the murder111 words
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Article, Illustration79 1935-08-15 2 Chinese Pleads Guilty To Fraudulent Possession Tan Wah, an unemployed labourer, charged before Mr. H. M. Blacker m the Singapore police court yesterday with being m fraudulent possession of five pieces of rubber valued at $1. was said to have had them tied around his waist when79 words
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Article155 1935-08-15 2 Tin- Pavilion Theatre was crowded again last night lor the last performance of -The Little Minister" Owing to other bookings the season has had to be curtailed but m view of the enormrus popularity of this film the management rre endeavouring v arrange another reason m the155 words
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Advertisement124 1935-08-15 2 "a superb performance. produced with great fidelity to English scene and sentiment exquisite delightful" says DAILY MAIL. YQUR HEART mf WILL NEVER f FORGET IT!\ j Hugh Walpole wrote his finest love-story m "Vanessa." NowM-G-M brings it triumphantly to the screen, its turbulent romance brought brilliantly to life by two124 words
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Advertisement446 1935-08-15 2 CLASSIFIED AD^ Spillers Dog Foods for Uniform Quality, Parity and Nutritive value are unequalled THEY PROVIDE THE IDEAL FEED FOR EVERY AGE AND BREED AGENTS FOR MALAYA Wholesale and retail special rates for Kennels The Federal Dispensary, Ltd. (Incorporated In the F M.S. > Raffles Place, Singapore. BOARD RESIDENCE. KATONG446 words
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Advertisement371 1935-08-15 2 /ERTISEMENTS. Zbe Sincjapoic Ifccc press Uead Office: Si^ ltl)tl extensions to all a. Tel: "Time;- s! n Kuala Lumpur Office: 25. Java Street Phone: 3683 London Office: »m t Fie., (fe, u-|| SUBSCRIPTION RAT Wtthlt. Oj Quarterly I 5.50 fi> Oo Ball Yearly Si 7 00 Tevly $34 N ||s371 words
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Miscellaneous230 1935-08-15 2 Dia ry Of The Week THURSDAY, AUG. 13. High Water. 11.56 a.m. 9.0 ft., 11.26 p m. 10.7 ft. Racing: Taiping professional inN.: Mr >e. first day. Football: S.A.F.A. League. Div. I. RAF. vs. R.A.. Anson Road Stadium. Div. 111. b.C.F.A. vs. Abattoirs. S.H B. ground; Commercial Cup. M.P.H. vs.230 words
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Miscellaneous272 1935-08-15 2 Today's Radio Programmes Singapore ZHI (Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd) Wavelength— 49.9 metres I n.m. 6 Recorded music. 6.45 News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. 8.30 Close down. B.B.C.— GSH, GSG and GSF Wavelengths— l 3.97, 16.86 and 19.82 metres 620 Big Ben. "A Voyage272 words
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2893 1935-08-15 3 MR. LOWINGER TELLS HOW SURPLUS WILL FALL Fostering Research To Aid Industry's Recovery T\ an address on "Rubber and its Restriction" to th. m nnt, >a»n uiai II tne 65 ncr rout ,r. be R h»,in s f rom July xO 7 his yea2,893 words
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176 1935-08-15 3 Hlly I had known of Maclean Stomach Powder years ago." Mr. E Like thousands of sufferers from all kinds of i trouble Mr. E found this •"'ill remedy cures when all else V(1. must tell you how wonderful I feel .king Maclean Brand Stomach176 words
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Article, Illustration524 1935-08-15 3 MALAY RUNS AMOK WITH PARANG A MALAY ran amok with a parang m a kampong at Temerloh on Monday morning and. before he was seized, had killed a woman and a little girl and seriously injured a woman, a young girl and a little boy Having524 words
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Article403 1935-08-15 3 PISTOL SHOT HALTS FLEEING MAN •Prom Our Own Correspondent/ Kuala Lumpur, Au&. 12. Y^ITH two men, suspected of illicit liquor distilling, fleeing m different diiection.s. Mr. F. W. Mayor of the Customs Department, decided that he would have to make sure of one of them, and fired his revolver m403 words
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289 1935-08-15 3 LOOP HOLE IN ACT \ll ß C. L. Hiutc-Lowlacc. ioinurh ,W of Messrs Lovclarr and Hast in«.s. the well known legal Him of Kuala Lumpur and Serrmban. dim. the proverbial coach-and-four through one oi Mr Hore-Belishas traffic rules when hi was charge; beiore UW289 words
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Article139 1935-08-15 3 Miss GlarSvs ('mui>; t 'Lady N(\U)« P arson* belOfC >h< sailed lrom Southampton lor New rorft m Urn iin«r Statendani laid sh«- m.i.i teaid th»M were rumours about h« r domestit affairs, but 4m ttvoagiy tatfti Umti was any .oundation lor tbeflU Miss Co >p"r was ;iccompani»>d by139 words
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Article67 1935-08-15 3 Every year i Seafarers' Service i^ held In M Andrew's Cathedral, singa pore, and thai fear it win be on Sept 1 at 5.30 p.m. The Rev. A V WarrlN the Mission- to Seamen chaplain, will preach. The Commodore md the Master At tendant v ually attend \hv67 words
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Advertisement44 1935-08-15 3 /i^^BVWW \Kf > UtfnJr/ii&BS^ \^^^mlt if M.- M V ■JH^f^tti' J JkYa wFZZaBaSBBR x aM fiT'i**i" .v«^i >rt" 'y( If I B^BL lßjCrQS^B^BJnX^j^^^V »K. J&Ri' ~9^u IHBBBV JBV .^^b^& V ,f r BBm. B(£w9BBl '^■v-. BBIT^X .^P^Br BJ^^wMß'^m^a <^ r > ia^l^ hhv m j^ f vl44 words
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Article, Illustration2440 1935-08-15 4 Aviation Topics "COMPOSITE CRAFT" BEING BUILT IN GREAT BRITAIN Four-Engined Flying Boat With Seaplane On Its Wings SIR Philip Cunliffe-Lister. who was appointed Secretary of State for Air when the Cabinet was reconstituted early m June, has lost little time m announcing his plans for the2,440 words
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Advertisement55 1935-08-15 4 wr x si nr GREASE CUP m£* mm' Provides a scientific, economical and simple method of automatic lubrication for every industry: Lubrication under perfect control feeding the bearing when the machinery is m motion only NO COCKS TO TURN OFF NO WICKS TO REMOVE NO DRIP NO WASTE SOLE AGENTS:55 words
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Article, Illustration68 1935-08-15 5 AVY Sll6ws ITS STRIKING PO WER-G»ns of H.M.S. Iron Duke flriw a practice bro»d.lde »t r« W U»oath. NDANISS KUMALO, the Southern Rhodesia native chief who is playing the part of Lobengula m the film of Cecil Rhodes' life which is being made m London,68 words
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Article, Illustration175 1935-08-15 5 MEN RIOT PICTURES One of the fiercest battles New York has ever known broke out m the city's dockland after anti-Nazis ripptri the Swastika flag frcm the German liner Bremen which was about to sail. An ar ny cf police and detectives then •(I m a wild conflict with the175 words
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Advertisement45 1935-08-15 5 lIALIBIT PLAICE DOVER SOLES LEMON SOLES NEW ZEALAND BLI T E COD Jm Tl'RBOl M KRESH SALMON W CELLOPHANE WRAPPED V KIPPERS V SMOKED SALMON I DUTCH SMOKED EELS DTK II KEG HERRINGS M ROLMOPS X FRESH HEARINGS BLOATERS I HADDOCKS FISH FILLETS \RBROATH SMOKIES45 words
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Article536 1935-08-15 6 Events Before Double Tragedy VISITS of two men to the room ot Poon Hung Ngor, a young Cantonese widow, and other events be!fore the finding of the bodies of the woman and her three-year-old child. gashed by many knife j wounds, m n. lodging house m536 words
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Article309 1935-08-15 6 o^ m unt P revlo »sly acknowledged $124,598.71. F. Isako. Esq. .daily percentage Aug. 6) $27. F. Isako. Esq (daily percentage Aug. 7> $31.40. F. Isako Esq. idany percentage Aug. 8) $28.80. F. Isako, Esq. (daily percentage Aug 9 10 and 11) $56.20, Department of Excise, Maxwell Road309 words
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Article36 1935-08-15 6 Clergyman Unfrocked.— At Durham Cathedral George Bailey, until lately curate at Hutton Henry, near Wingate. was deposed by the Bishop because of immoral conduct for which he has been sentenced to nine months' imprison- ment. i36 words
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247 1935-08-15 6 THAT the situation m Siam is not so serious as press reports make out is the contention of the Minister of Defence, Col. Luang Bipul Songgram, who has issued the following explanation of the arrest of 15 noncommissioned officers, who are accused of "conspiracy247 words
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160 1935-08-15 6 pHARGES of riotins while armed with deadly weapons and of voluntarily having caused hurt with dangerous weapons were laid against thr?e Chines?. Chong Choo. Hoh Ah Siew and Hu Si Yin before Mr. H. A. Forrer. th? Singapore Criminal District Judge160 words
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Article28 1935-08-15 6 Mr W M Iversen. general i Lima Bias Estate. Slim W^l on Friday for Europe OH m Iverson is a former chairm-m Batang Pndanu Distri. t Ptal ciation.28 words
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Advertisement41 1935-08-15 6 j 'FOOTPRINT 1 T J that delivers k I LONGER P j non-skid Ii II MILEAGE H wl great Detective's I i II EVIDENCE N Goodyear Ii "I Dealers Jl aF 1 BaV^ N 17 ALL-WEATHER y( 45 Warm Studios 241 words
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Advertisement327 1935-08-15 6 1 SJ story- ALHAMBRA premiere n A MIGHTY PICTURE! TONI6HT 6.15 915 IH BT^ |Jr^ .j|dMy BttXk'^jß^Bw/afl B^^ 1 LI BB^talwjfl Tike his dog. Buck, he fought for the thin* BrJ H B^^l Bm. M^ BBaffn^^Jßaa! U [^H riP^ c wanted. But she matched his boldness a^al Bawggm^Bßa9BaUßa^al Bam Ban^9327 words
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82 1935-08-15 7 TWO MEN HELD IN SILAT ROAD KNIFE MURDER F I. LOWING the arrest and reand until Aug. 20 of Wee Kirn young Chinese, m connecth the Silat Road murder. man, Ong Lee Tong. was i or abetment or murder Mr. Norman Grice. the Sinird magistrate, yesterday. 3 aU .aided until82 words
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60 1935-08-15 7 American Senator's Proposal To Boycott Olympic Games AS A PROTEST AGAINST NAZI Washington, Aug. 14. TN view of reports of Nazi perse--1 cution of Jews and Catholics, Senator Peter Gerry, speaking m the Senate, suggested that United States sportsmen should seriously consider the question of America's withdrawal from the Olympic60 words
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Article123 1935-08-15 7 Swiss Peasants Terrorised By "Monster" Monte Rosa (Switzerland), Aug. 13. The Loch Ness monster has a counterpart hero. A score of peasants testify to having seen m the last tew dayi a sort cf dragon which is reputed to have lived m neighbouring woods tor I >vi yearsReuter - 123 words
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Article107 1935-08-15 7 Boston, Aug. 14. Baron Von Tippelskirch. the German Consul-General, has protested to the Speaker ot the Massachusetts State House of Representatives against a resolution pass-d by the House condemning Nazi racial and religious persecution. The Baron has described the resolution as an unwarranted and unpardonable interference mReuter - 107 words
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Article116 1935-08-15 7 Berlin, Aug. 14. Remarkable evidence was given yesterday at the trial of the 79-year-old Josef Weissenberg, "god of the Weissenbero: sect." He was sentenced to 2 2 years' im- prUonmenl and five years' loss of civil rights lor oilences against minors and Libuse of guardianship. WitnessesReuter - 116 words
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Article90 1935-08-15 7 Berlin. Aug. 14. Mr. Gerhard Mosel. a London busi- ness man. has been arrested by thrsecret police m Munich for private conversations "calculated to injure the Reich." Mosel was born In Munich and became a naturalised British subject m Canada m 1933. He was arrested at hisReuter Wireless - 90 words
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Article100 1935-08-15 7 Munich, Aug. 13. South Germany's anti-Jewish and anti-Catholic campaign was given a reusing start by a six- hour parade of lcrries loaded with shouting Storm Troopers. Hitlor'? Lite Gnardl furnished 600 out ol the- 1.100 demonstrators who roared. "Rome lor all Papists. Palestine for all Jews, GermanyReuter - 100 words
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Advertisement642 1935-08-15 7 A GRAND COMEDY WTTH A CACT JWnmtmSZt oV Apm!mJ M M -K^KK. I PREMIERE THIS wnnyTv/ GENIUS! NOW PLAYING TO 6th WEEK IN LONDON! uo fi *t«iWii Al 6.15 and 9.15 »^Bfc. Chi"*"!!' r lc w k a h ;tu sl s <if K^ (i^" r% A I*a tt m642 words
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Miscellaneous47 1935-08-15 7 I AIR PASSENGERS Aircraft Arethusa, Singapore Karachi, left 11.8.35: Mr. S. C. Mills (London), Mr. Lim Teck Chong (Alor Star). Aircraft Aurora, Karachi {Singapore, arrived 12.8.35: Mrs. D. C. Wilson (London i, Miss Smith (Alor Star> Aircraft Sydney, Singapore Darwin, left 13.8.35: Mrs. D. C. Wilson (Brisbane).47 words
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1002 1935-08-15 8 Sraaapore|fccejprr«^ IIURSDAY, AUGUST 15. 1935 Defence Of The Panama Zone THE announcement a day or two ago that America is taking steps to improve anti-aircraft defences m the Panama Canal zone by the installation of radio detectors was not unexpected. The canal zone is a vital feature of the United1,002 words
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Article148 1935-08-15 8 Mr. D. B. B. Cook, of Boustead and Co., Penang. the well-known sportsman, has sailed for home. Mr. W. S. Gibson, late Le-al Adviser F.M.S.. has purchased a house at Lon« Sutton m Somerset. Mr. E. M. Sykes. Superintendent Customs and Excise Department Federated Malay States, has148 words
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Article359 1935-08-15 8 THE meteorological forecasts made oy Mr. W. A. Dwyer. chief meteorologist at the new Common wealth Weather Station at Darwin aerodrome, have proved of considerable value to the captains of Qantas Emp i rt Airways' airliners I'pptr Air operating on the Brisbane-Singawre unservattoms service. st ait359 words
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Article972 1935-08-15 8 pj|H Woodpecker, sitting m his lavourite seat overlooking a wide expanse oi country outside the Wheatsheaf, was interested m the leisured at rival ol a tramp. It was not merely because the man walked with swinging gait more remarkable than this vigour was his long white beard972 words
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Article63 1935-08-15 8 About eighty people, representing < practically all communities, attended! the Anglo-Chinese School Old Boys' Association dinner held m the school I hall at Ipoh on Saturday night m honour of their first president. Dr. X i T. Khong. who received the M.B.E re- N eentty. and their vice-president. Mr S63 words
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Advertisement179 1935-08-15 8 BIS osffi Srven £ucos 80/s Amsterc/om Imported by: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. WINE MERCHANTS HHH RV SPECIAL >S^ T UM THE AI'POIMMrM KING X SIAM Bt;\l TIHL JEWELLERY ENHANCES FEMINIZE CHARM. The beautiful designs of today as stocked by us make the possession of a ring, brooch, clip, bracelet or179 words
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Advertisement62 1935-08-15 8 ULTIMATELY, says a scientist, our ears will disappear. In which case there is a good time coming for pince-nez manufacturers. There is a bad time coming for anyone who is laid up as a result of illness or injury unless he holds a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNEES POLICY. GENERAL62 words
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238 1935-08-15 9 STAR WITNESS RECANTS Never Saw The Accused POLICE LIEUTENANT BLAMED Baltimore, Aug. 13. ALLEGATIONS that the whole rt evidence yiven by John MacDonald, the -tar witness m the case against Tom Mooney. had been distorted by the police were made by Mooney f s238 words
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Article105 1935-08-15 9 Death Of Oldest Living English Poet London, Amg. 13. Watson, the oldest living poet, who was a friend cC ..j.d thrta unsuccessful when likely candidate for ihe (iied today aged 77. but i s are paid to his Lvniu,. rk never obtained popular iti ago he was105 words
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Article71 1935-08-15 9 LOno Thousand Drowned In Italy Kome. \ug. 14. It La believed that a thousand people were drowned by iloods yesterday as a result of the bunting of a dyke at the township of Ovada. The country is Inundated over an area of 400 square miles. Factories were destroyedReuter - 71 words
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Article14 1935-08-15 9 Latest Rubber And Tin I 1 IV V iFnmi Our Own Correspondent'14 words
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Article59 1935-08-15 9 London. Auk. 11 Spot < Sellers i 5 3 4 d. <5 13 16d. (Buyers) 5 11 16 d. (5%<L) October December 527 32d. <5 7 d.t January March 531 32d. <6 1 32 d April June 6 3 32d. <6 3 16d Market .—Easier. New York. Auk. 1459 words
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Article13 1935-08-15 9 London, Auk. M. Spot fillo-10-od. t2lB-10-od.t 3 Months €208-10-od. < £208-10-od. Market Steady.13 words
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Article17 1935-08-15 9 London. Aug. 14. New York 4.98 116 (4.97 3 16--i s 75 132 (74 31 32 >17 words
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Article22 1935-08-15 9 London. Aug. 14. Silver 29 3 16d. (29 15 16d.» Go l d 140s. 6d. (140s 3» 2 d.»22 words
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Article, Illustration94 1935-08-15 9 To Confer With Mr. Hirota Tokio. Aug. 14. TTHE British Ambassador called on the Foreign Minister. Mr. Hirota, this morning and conveyed the desire of Sir Frederick LeithRoss to hold a conference with Mr. Hirota when he reaches Japan m September Mr. Hirota is most Willing toReuter - 94 words
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Article77 1935-08-15 9 Shanghai, Aur. 1 A report from a Japanese source st itea that Mr. Qu > Tai Chi. Chinese Ambassador In London, is now negotiating with British interests lor a loan of *j 5.000X00 lor the purpose of defeating the Japanese proposal to brine about Sinr-Japanese economic cooperationUnion Times - 77 words
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Article76 1935-08-15 9 Blacksmith Shoots Three People And Comwita Suicide London. Aug. 11. A village blacksmith. Wilfred Gibbs. of Shut ford, near Banbury. is the central figure m a quadruple tragedy List night. Ht> fired sun as his wife alighted from a bus and wounded her and three others, namely theReuter Wireless - 76 words
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Article131 1935-08-15 9 Served With Writ Of Expulsion j From France London. Auk. 14. A Dally ExpreM message item ParLs j states that the financier. Serge Ruben- iteln, managing director of the Chosen j Corporation, has been MTVed with a writ, of expulsion from France for j alleged speculations against theReuter - 131 words
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Article90 1935-08-15 9 Now Expected To l>c Held In January London. Auk. 11 a genera] election In Britain is now expected In January. Although n number of Government supporters strongly favoured the autumn. Reuter learns (hat Mr Baldwin has virtually decided against an appeal to the country before early m theReuter Wireless - 90 words
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Article36 1935-08-15 9 (irovseto (Italy). Auk. 13. Water 50 feet elect) released by shot firing In the Montecastln! Company's lignite mine at La Robillm. has cut otf the hopes of rescuing lfi entrapp'od miners Reut er WirelessReuter Wireless - 36 words
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Article, Illustration103 1935-08-15 9 Rivals For President Roosevelt Washington, Aug. 14. SENATOR Huey Long has informed his Senatorial colleagues that he has definitely decided to stand as candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination next year. It is understood that if President Roosevelt is re-nominat-ed. Huey Long will stand as an independent candidate unless the103 words
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Advertisement167 1935-08-15 9 CHARLIE CHAN DISCOVERS NEW THRILLS IN PARIS IN THE DANCE OF J^c SHE HEARD THE With Charlie Chan a reentless shadow on the trail of a trackless killer! IMAftllF CHAM I N PARK A FOX PICTURE WITH WARNER (HAND MARY BRIAN THOMAS BECK ERIK RHODES Produced by NEXT CHANGE ALHAMBRA167 words
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Advertisement162 1935-08-15 9 I ROBINSON'S^ SALE ..FINAL REDUCTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE! Now you will find the Prices cut dozen to such figures that it would be a pity to miss such a wonderful LAST DAY-AUGUST 17th ROYAL DUTCH AIR XL M I IIMFQ THE FASTEST PASSENGER-MAIL-FREIGHT SERVICE TO EUROPE 51 DAYS SINGAPORE LONDON162 words
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1868 1935-08-15 10 PERAK HYDRO -ELECTRIC SCHEME APPROVED Mr. George Balfour Explains Position To Stockholders London, Aug. 1. I MEETINGS of tin- holders of 7 per cent, paiticipating deben--I** ture stock, the 7 per cent, participating debenture stock deferred interest warrants, and the ordinary shares m the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Company Limited1,868 words
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Article173 1935-08-15 10 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,239 th. auction yesterday when there were catalogued 944,096 lbs.; 421.47 tons; offered 939.081 lbs.; 419.23 tons; sold 756,371 lbs.; 337.66 tons. London 5.11i16d. New York I H 7/ a cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per173 words
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92 1935-08-15 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Aug. 14, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No I X R. S. S. m cases (F. 0.8. -August) 19.7:16 19.9 16 Good F.A.Q. m cases (FOB. August) 19' 8 !9 l 4 No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot-loose) (awardable Singapore) 19.3 16 19.5 16 September 19»' 2 1992 words
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Article99 1935-08-15 10 Aug. 14 Shell and Fish Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-gallon tins $486 Crown. Cross and Dragon Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-gallon tins $4.46 Shell Motor Spirit ex pump p>er British Imperial Gallon 82 Shell Motor Spirit m 4gallon drums per British Imperial99 words
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Article102 1935-08-15 10 I Tin Declines Sharply Following Quota Decision t London, Auk. 12. t On the Stock Exchange with the r opening o! the new account interest broadened and although the holiday c season continued to check the volume fc of business, the general tone ruled good and industrials particularlyReuter Wireless - 102 words
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Article333 1935-08-15 10 Yesterday's Alterations Ampat Tin (.4s) 4s 3d 4s 9d Hong Fatts ($1) .50 53 Hong Kong Tin (ss) 13s 14s Idris Hyds. (ss) 6s 7 s Jelebus ($1) 1.00 104 Johan Tin (.20 cts.) .26 30 Kam. Kamunting (ss) 6s 63 6d K. Lumpur 17 S lbs333 words
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Article94 1935-08-15 10 Aug. 14 Buyers Sellers Gambler 6.00 Java Cube 10 00 Hamburg Cube 10.00 White Pepper 18 00 Muntok White Pepper 18.50 Copra. Sundried 3.75 Copra, mixed 335 Small Flake Tapioca 4.30 R B. Siam No. 1 per yokan 106 Bania Jelotong 7 50 Sarawak Jelotong 7 0094 words
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Article38 1935-08-15 10 MONEY MA RKET Record llolida> For Curriiuv On the Money Itarta I for currency WhScta proportions had m ho resources %et\ i ihort-tcrn toani rowers occasioiuilly ►lightly higher r>'. ion. Discounts nil ju.siness. Wall Btn ictire. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 38 words
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515 1935-08-15 10 BRIGHTER PROSPECTS FOR TIN SHARES Rubbers Completeh Neglected i 117ITH London more or less m the throes ol the holiday ffttfftl and with nothing of special importance happening m the political arena to cause any uneasiness, markets generally have been quiet since our last report, state Messrs Fraser and Co.515 words
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Article182 1935-08-15 10 Aug. 10. I>. 13. American Can. Com. 143-. 142U 142» 2 American Telephone and Telegraph 1353 8 1373 140., Atcheson Railroad 53 53* 8 53U Chesapeake 46* 8 46. 47^ u^ m |5g 110 l« Firestone 15 n 15? lfi General Electric 303 8 31 31 General Motors182 words
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Advertisement37 1935-08-15 10 mmmmmmmmmm Cheap ftora*' > klnda of produ r •Tallable, «t Stanton NrLs»»n an RlTeraiae (.-mloto Boat Quay. ftPf< fTANTON NELSON CO., LTD 4. COLLTER Ql 'AY MNUI Telcj' m SEARinE GODOW^I RIVERSIDE GODOfTN OFFICE Inspection hW PRODUCE *****1^^37 words
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Article, Illustration708 1935-08-15 11 GUY KIBBEE - GUY KIBBEE Hollywood In Person BY Should Be Comhulsorv Tt Cures Conceit flattery ol autograph tan mail and applause. need some kind of antilrough personal experince, lend Ashing, because it ting to the ego. Irq m the world that v so completely and ftsh u\v s.it on708 words
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Article107 1935-08-15 11 Wife Refuses To Hail Out Husband wife was asked at Wimbledon ier she could find b.iii lor her her reply was: •*n not going to bail him. I don't him at home." husband was Henry Burnett. 43. sser, Elizabeth Place. East Putney, with Sidney William Powell. 39, ourer,107 words
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Article105 1935-08-15 11 Miss Muriel Martin- Harvey's Divorce i The decree nisi granted on May 14 to Mrs. Margaret Muriel Gerahty (Miss Muriel Martin-Harvey, the actress) against Mr. Leslie Marsh Gerahty, known on the stage as Garry Marsh, has been made absolute by the President. Sir Boyd Merriman. m the Divorce105 words
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Article157 1935-08-15 11 Warship Ready To Sink Steamer Gibraltar. Aim. ft. The British cargo ship Methilhill carrying coal and esparto grass lroin Oraii. Algeria, to Methil Firth ot North, caught fire m mid-Atlantic, and is blazing from item to stern. The ship was abandoned, but i.s being towed by the157 words
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Article, Illustration494 1935-08-15 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by J| World's Champion Player And Greatest Card Analyst I COUP I"HE word "coup" la the language of Bridge and Whist has a specialised meaning. This word, a French one. originally meant a i strategem or un- usually brilliant plays at the bridge, table are494 words
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Article98 1935-08-15 11 South, m the hand below, faultlessly executed a well planned coup. fulnKiiv a grand slam contract. West, dealer. North-South vulnerable S— A KJ 6 D —A X 8 2 C—6 4 3 S- Q 10 g o v o D--7109T W d »I§»«< i C A98 words
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Advertisement141 1935-08-15 11 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m the manner prescribed by Ordinance No 8 of 1929 cl the Colony. HEAD OFFICE HONCi KONG Authorised Capital $50,000,000 j Issued and fully paid up $20 000141 words
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Advertisement506 1935-08-15 11 I CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. ArSTRALIA AND HINA 'Incorporated m Bnfland Royal Chart< r Paid up capital m 600 <W» shares ofl t5 each ouo j Reserve Fund <„,) 000 Reserve Uability <,i I Proprietors head on k i 38. Bishopsgate. LoOdOO I I Atentirs and Kr.inthrs Alo; Star Ih>U<506 words
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Miscellaneous77 1935-08-15 11 PASSENGERS i Th< lollowinu are passenKers on the East Asiatic Jutlandia. which is due c here on Sept. 13: Mrs G. G. Gwyther. t Miss M G A Gwyther. Mrs E A J. I Brooks. Mrs G. P Noakes. Mrs. A. t Chettlf and infant. Mr and Mrs A R77 words
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Article, Illustration25 1935-08-15 12 HOLIDAY CROWDS thronged H.M.S. Hood, the worlds largest battleship, and other ships of the Fleet which took part m Portsmouth Navy Week.25 words
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Article810 1935-08-15 12 GIANT AIR CLIPPERS OF THE FUTURE Short Monoplane Boat Shows New Construction Trend /^VPINION that monoplane construction is likely to prove best m building the large flying boats of the future is based by the Short designers on experience gained m constructing and Hying the Short R24 31 gull-winged monoplane810 words
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Advertisement433 1935-08-15 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage MM. LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTri FOB FEDERATED MALAY STATFS RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN MCIMC fllwffiV.WiSftilfS (Incorporated m England) THE "EMP&ESS" ROUTE offers fK ANS -PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANS433 words
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Advertisement70 1935-08-15 12 For everything appertaining to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight, apply cooks 39. ROBINSON ROAD No Booking Fees. Telephone 5908 JAVA -NEW YORK LINE Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltim (via Colombo) Arrivini m.v. KOTA TJANDI Aug. 19 Aug (also loading for Halifax and Savannah in* m.v. TALISSE Sept.70 words
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Miscellaneous564 1935-08-15 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pra. 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 pm. Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and564 words
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Miscellaneous200 1935-08-15 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Peiping. Swed 3.835 tons, from Dfttmi 14. for Penang 14 Island. Brit. 743 tons, lrom Christmas Island 14. lor Christmas Island 24. Tinombo. Dut. 525 tons from Belawai: 14. for Beluwan 16. Kedah. Brit 1.033 tons from BtlftWMl 14. for Penang 15. Buyskes. Dut. 983 tons, from Penang200 words
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Miscellaneous225 1935-08-15 12 SINGAPORE HA R 80i Ship* ahuusidr or expected t, rrM 1 Fast Wharf (Kntr.u,,, Rohna 22: Kun Main Wharf (Fntr.., Kaisar-I-Hind Kistna 14: polls. Perali D Empire Dock (Batrt SilvtTtrak M X M; Ntchlyo M i Empire Dock I nlr. Sirdhana M I West Wharf (bill v Rimau 4. E225 words
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Advertisement384 1935-08-15 13 BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due D T'naie Spore T nage p^ 17,000 Aug. 16 RAWALPINDI 17 000 Oct 11 LJRDWAN 6.070 Aug. 29 BANGALORE 6000 Oct 24 PUTAN 17.000 Aug. 30 CORFU ***** Oct 25 11.000 Sept, 6 RANCHI 17 000 Nov 8 \L 15.000384 words
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Advertisement491 1935-08-15 13 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Also accepting: car*o for Canadian and American ports via Colombo Steamer nnJk c y o 5S s^ pt 14 Sept 16 wuy 01. Newcastle Sept 2 g Oct. 2491 words
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Advertisement1142 1935-08-15 13 REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamthin r« <ia«*i t«a Steam Ship Co. Ltd. and China Mutual The C 'una?d I SThUe ™l LU Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Slnmahte ct Ltd. The Strait, Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Ortentaf I me Lid The China1,142 words
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Advertisement725 1935-08-15 14 K. P. Ma KONINKLUKE FAKfcIVAABT MAATSCHAPPIJ \N DEB MJN— Thursday, Aug. 15, Toboali, Cheribon (not for passengers), Semarang, Sonrabaya, Bocleleng, Ajnpenan. Padang-Bay, Benoa and BanUDORK Iburadajf, Aug. 15. Selat-Pftndjanc, Bengkalis, Soengei-Pakning, Siak and Pakan-Baroe. GBN. VKRSPYrK Thursday. Aug. 15. Letong. Kramat, Tarempa. Midai and Gent ing. BOBLONGAM Thursday. Aus*. 15.725 words
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Advertisement499 1935-08-15 14 v^ 1 i L^**"*" S^J^^ I TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA C OL^Ul!^ BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrive. Leave I*ave Arrive Spore. S pore. Penang New York Pres: Adams Nov 30 Dec. 3 Dec. 5 Jan. 14 Pres. Harrison Aug. 24499 words
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Advertisement654 1935-08-15 14 1 1 J MIMIfUII* VIA NAPLES, MARSEILLES. ANTWERP, KMI AND MIDDLESBROUGH '^Kins, HARUNA MARU 10.500 Aug. 21 22 SSUWA MARU SKATORI MARU 10.000 Sept 4 5 >*FUSHIMI MARU SKASHIMA MARU 10,000 Sept, 18 1» HAKOZAKI MARI JYASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Oct. 1 2 TERUKUNI MARt HAKONE MARU 10.500 Oct. 16 II654 words
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Article, Illustration1057 1935-08-15 15 THE DECLARATION PROBLEM Test Matches do not Last ball of one game till the first ball is next. They are kept the intervening weeks rumour, and criticism. h. ted as hotly as party angue is becoming the willow, the Den i them ball, writes1,057 words
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Article86 1935-08-15 15 Result Of Men's Monthly Medal The Singapore Garrison Goli Club men's monthly medal was played at the Garrison Golf Ciub on Saturday and Sunday. The following were the best returns: Major L. A. J. Graham 1 up Major R V. M. Buchanan 3 down R. R. Combs 386 words
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Article51 1935-08-15 15 White City, Aug. 10. Two British records were broken m the women's athletic championship?. In her heat for the 100 metres. M!M Hiscock returned 11 9-10 sec. breaking her own record by 3-10 sec. In the 800 metres. Miss Halstead returned 2 mm. 15 3-5 sec. ReuterReuter Wireless - 51 words
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Article51 1935-08-15 15 (\k Sunday, Aug. 18, the principal Malay football match of the year will take place at Jala n Besar Stadium, between the Shahar Kamar Football Club and the Darul Bahar Club. The Cup is the gift of the S.A.F.A. President, Mr. R. L. Hastie. Kick off at51 words
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Article42 1935-08-15 15 The president and members of the Malay Recreation Club, Dato Kramat Road. Penang, entertained Mr. Hamid Khan to a tea-party at the Club house on Saturday, m honour of his appointment as a Justice of the Peace for the Settlement of Penang.42 words
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701 1935-08-15 15 Ryde, Aug. 1. THE schooner America defeated the English racing fleet 84 years ago over the historic course "Round the Isle of Wight," but today Mr. Gerard Lambert's beautiful sloop Yankee could not repeat the famous victory of 1851, when the cup, which701 words
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Article59 1935-08-15 15 London, Aug. 14. THE coughing epidemic is spreading, the latest St. Leger runners, affected being Hairan and Field Trial who were sent back during exercise. The report on Bahram is favourable, the cough being mild. He has not developed a temperature and is expected to be ableReuter - 59 words
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Article29 1935-08-15 15 An earlier message stated Bahram was found coughing while exercising at Newmarket and was sent back to his stable. Plassy, another St. Leger runner, was also returned for coughing.29 words
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Advertisement93 1935-08-15 15 YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET A BBBBBBI^BBB^ b^bf^^^ b^bt^l b^bt b^bT I OF LUA K%r^^":. #M TOILET SOAP 4: 'Jj^^^^M SAVE 8 SUNLIGHT SOAP l^B^B^B^B^B^ PRINTED WRAPPERS v /^Bl Bfl^. -^.-t/ Jf* >i BBBBP^^^ H^^^Z^ a --r < a. 1 Offer closes definitely on AUGUST 31 ST PI SAVE 1093 words
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Article, Illustration306 1935-08-15 16 Ringside - GUNBOAT JACK IS PERFECTLY FIT FOR TOMORROW'S FIGHT Ringside (Ky "Indisposition" Was Only A Slight Cold FEARS have been entertained by boxing fans that Gunboat Jack's recent indisposition which prevented him from fighting m Kuala Lumpur last week would have a detrimental eftect when he enters the ring tomorrow against306 words
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98 1935-08-15 16 WILTSHIRES MOVE UP TO SECOND PLACE Walk-Over From o# i\. \s» The Wiltshire's were given a w.ilkover la their Jir.st division encounter with the SR.C. yesterday at the Anson Road Sadium. the "Rees" falling to turn lp. The additional two points have plac- d the Reglmfcnt second on the table,98 words
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Article103 1935-08-15 16 Chinese Fole-Vaulter Out Of Training Camp Tsingtao. Paul Fu. holder of the national re<rd for pole-vault, was dismissed from the Summer Training Camp for having failed to answer roll for five times. Fu. who is making a motio> picture m Tsingtao at the same time, is considered as103 words
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Article49 1935-08-15 16 The closing date of entries for the Singapore Cricket Club's autumn lawn tennis tournament has been extended to Monday. Aug. 19. So far there have been 32 entries m the handicap singles and 24 m the handicap doubles, but only nine m the profession pairs level.49 words
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Article135 1935-08-15 16 Ties lor today m the Garrison Officers lawn tennis tournament at Tanglin are as follows: 1. Lt. Home <R.A.» vs. Mai. Austin R.A.M.C." at 4 p.m. 2. Maj. Evans (R.A.M.C. 1 vs. Capt. Douglass <R.E.> at 4 p.m. 3. Lt, Kirk <R.E.» vs. Fi -Lt. Muschamp (RAF.135 words
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Article390 1935-08-15 16 I The following are results of the Singapore Teachers' Association ties m the tennis tournament played off on Tuesday, An?. 13. Men's Singles Handicap. Semi-Finals Mr. K. C. Balhetchet beat Mr. R. Balakrishnan. 7 5 7 5. Mr. Tay Keng Hock beat Mr. Leong Hong Hee. 6—4; I—6;390 words
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Article132 1935-08-15 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 13. THE following is the draw for the second round of the Selangor FA. Cup Bye Selangor Club Kuala Rovers "A" vs. Kuala. Rovers "B." at Port Bwettenham on Aug 15 SelanfOf Rangers vs SC.R.C. "A. f Bt132 words
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Article63 1935-08-15 16 Selangor Men's Foursomes (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 13. •THREE of the lour quarter-finals m the Selangor Golf Club's mens foursomes competition were won by the narrowest possible mar- gin. the results being _G^O. Hovil ami R B. \Vya;i Smith beat T G. Biolt-Ul and63 words
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Article27 1935-08-15 16 •THE Sepoy Lines Golf club championship for 1935 has been won by Dr. E. W. Martindell, who will be presented with the Park Cup.27 words
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Article, Illustration344 1935-08-15 16 EUR ASIAN SERGEANT'S POSSIBLE AT 500 Fine Shooting At Malacca (From Our Own Correspondent; Malacca, Aug. 12. T'HE Malacca Volunteer Corps an- nual meeting took place at Bukit Sebukor Rifle Range during the week-end, there being a largo number of entrants. Glorious weather prevailed and som. AIM shooting was done344 words
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Article535 1935-08-15 16 SECOND RACE FOR SCHREVEN CUP LAST Sunday's race at the R.S.Y.C. lor six-metre yachts was the second of three races for the Van Schreven Cup The first was won by Ramona with Kathleen >erond and Ella Dorothy third. Unfortunately only two yachts could turn out this535 words
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Article72 1935-08-15 16 Selections F or Today •Fm,,, UEAVYr the |Q||] morrows i., The Eollowin and mv iriectl Race I. llwac, Plnancter Moui i Mv Tip Race t (irlln.s p Royal R« -r. Amd i Rare I: Grimm i. i.ov. Bane Pa Race I Bum, ri Komolux H Kate ll.n v Austral Wat<72 words
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