The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 February 1936
1936-02-08
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Title Section17 1936-02-08 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,771 ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1936. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article287 1936-02-08 1 Large-Scale Clash On Mongol Border Looming Ahead "SOVIET PLANNING TO INVADE MANCHUKUO" Five Russians Arrested At Hailar As Spies Dairen, Feb. 7. T.ty is humming with sensational reports concerning the of a large-scale clash on the Manchukuo-Mongol frontier. eh given prominence m the refl thatReuter - 287 words
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Article65 1936-02-08 1 Several Released By Japanese Icebreaker Tientsin, Feb. 7. With an improvement m. the weathc movement of several ice- .hips is being resumed and it is i it will be unnecessary to acthe Japanese offer to drop supirom the air. Japanese icebreaker. Nanrel ru. has released several ships, the65 words
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Article109 1936-02-08 1 Annihilated By Government Troops In Changping Shanghai, treb. 7. The rebel trcops oi the autonomous regime m East Hopei who were sent t3 the Districts of Changping and Huajiu were annihilated by the Goveir..ment forces there. The rebels fled from the northern suburbs of Changping yesterday leaving109 words
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Article30 1936-02-08 1 Shanghai, Feb. 7. Naval Department of Canton s proposed the building of four river [unboata lor the customs office m the West River regions. Sin Chew Jit Poh.30 words
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Article52 1936-02-08 1 Retail Trade Supplied Direct London, Feb. 7. No further development m connec tion with the Smithneld meat marko strike has occurred. The business of the market is st' 1 \t a standstill, but the retail tradr *innps to be adequately supplied direct from docks, railways and other depots.British Radio - 52 words
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Article, Illustration129 1936-02-08 1 Big British Credit To France Rumoured ESTIMATED AT £60,000, 000 London, Feb. 7. niMOVRS of an imminent credit by a consort '.im of British bankers to the French Treasury continue to agitate the City, where it is believed the delay is caused by the recalcitrance of the Bank of FranceReuter - 129 words
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Article64 1936-02-08 1 London, Feb. 7. TPLYING Officer David Llewelyn left Lympne at 7.15 this morning for Capetown m his Midget low-icinged monoplane equipped with a 40 -horse -power engine. The flight is being undertaken to demonstrate the cheapness of modern flying and it is estimaied that fuc' ccsis nil!64 words
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Article126 1936-02-08 1 Clearing Way To Discuss Limitations London, Feb. 6. Draft proposals for the definitions i ships m various categories have low been prepared by the second cchrical sub-committee of the Naval '.inference and will be submitted for pproval this afternoon. The way will then be clear for dis-us-iens ofBritish Radio; Reuter - 126 words
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Article116 1936-02-08 1 Sweeping Reforms Recommended At Home London, reo. 7. Sweeping reforms m inquest procedure are recommended In a report by the Departmental Committee on Coroners. It is proposed that a coroner should no longer be empowered to commit a person for trial on the charge of murder, manslaughter or116 words
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Article69 1936-02-08 1 5 Executed; Gamblers Marched In Snow For Hours Daily Peipin?, Feb. 7. It is learned that five out of 654 Chinese arrested m a recent raid on three gambling ard dope dens have been secretly executed. Scores of gamblers who could not pay •heir finesReuter - 69 words
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Article84 1936-02-08 1 Shanghai, Feb. 7. Frank Jay Raven, head of th" American Oriental Finance Corp.. and John Warner Brown, vice-president 01 the company, appealed today a?ains f their conviction m the United Stai^ Court for China on charges of embezzlement and false pretences. Botfi were denied bail. Reuter TheReuter - 84 words
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Article113 1936-02-08 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Offered Governorship Of Fukien Shanghai. Feb. 7. Gen. Hsu Chung Chi. Vice-President of the Control Yuan, who has sp nt mere than twenty years for the caus:> of the Kuomintanp. has been ollered the Governorship of Fi/kicn m place ot Gen. Chen113 words
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Article128 1936-02-08 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh JAPANESE POLICE OFFICER KILLED AT SWATOW Heavy Recruiting Shanghai, I l> 7. IN anticipation of trouble by the Japanese as the result of the death of the Japanese police officer who lost his life at Swatow. the Cantonese general headquarters have appointed128 words
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Article49 1936-02-08 1 London. I< i> 7. The dtfctb is .miioutiiM'd <>! Mr Fr me is H<nry Hawkins who was lor I 40 years COlWtCfcid with ||M Ijddnn Missionary Society and on whoso behalf hi made HvmJ long \i China and Africa 11 was 72 y< old. Re uterReuter - 49 words
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Advertisement84 1936-02-08 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS I RIJSTAFFEL 12.30 to 3 p.m. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. MAIAYAN RIIGRY cabaret by the popular MALAYAN KUbBT CON iedy tap dancing UNION END OF THE TEAM SEASON BALL LOUYS SILVIA84 words
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Advertisement257 1936-02-08 1 There is no better Tern than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW HOTEL TONIGHT FULL MOON f ROMANTIC NIGHT BPKCIAL DINNFK SKKVFI) \l. IHI-S(O soothing bannUnf nnotlc bf thi iiki.i.fk BANS i vthlng on i v dour and mafic bemuiy oi A MALATAM moon im hi NIGHT and th257 words
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Article228 1936-02-08 2 Penang Battlers Fail To Impress (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 7. I AST night's boxing card at the J« Jubilee Park was m the nature of a contest between Penang and Perak and resulted In Perak winning two bout.s, drawing one and losing one. The boxing as228 words
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Article87 1936-02-08 2 "I Thank You With AH My Heart" London, Feb. 5. In th-c House of Commons thjs afternoon, a message from Queen Mary, m reply to the address of condolence retii to her was r?id. Bit message was follows "I thank you with all my heart for your messageBritish Radio - 87 words
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Article1082 1936-02-08 2 Letters To The Editor REV. C. D. GNANAMANI EXPLAINS— NO WISH TO SEVER FROM CHURCH S.P.G. AND C.M.S.— REASON FOR CHANGE OF NAMEALWAYS WITHIN DIOCESE— INDIAN MUSIC IN CHURCH WORSHIPVIEWS OF TWO SINGAPORE BISHOPS ITo the Editor^ Sir,- -I saw a letter addressed to you m your paper1,082 words
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Article71 1936-02-08 2 The following were elected office bearen at the general meeting held on Feb. 6. of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Singapore The PresidenW-Mr. M. Jumabhoy Mohamed Jumabhoy) The Vice-Presi-dent—Mr. J. Purshotamadas. The Hon Secretary— Mr. N. M. Mehta. The Hon Treasurer -^fr. A. Nomanbhoy. The Hon. Auditor-Mr. P. B. Mehta71 words
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Article69 1936-02-08 2 Members of the Singapore Musical Society Orchestra are reminded of the ul! rehearsal on Monday next m the Victoria Memorial Hall at which the landsmen of the Royal Inniskillinß Fusiliers will be present. A full and comDlete turnout is requested and members are asked specially to note that69 words
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Article16 1936-02-08 2 Law Notices For The Day Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell at 10 a.m. 1 Originating Summons.16 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1936-02-08 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr Poh Song Gam has resigned from the Management of our firm Mong Heng and Co., from Feb. 1. 1936, and he is no more connected with our firm as from that date. MONG HENG AND CO 104 Hill Street Singapore. LINGUI TIN,136 words
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Advertisement547 1936-02-08 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are new Invited for th» fol'owlng materials or services. Foi par*'culars, see Municipal Tender* Room. Supply of High Pressure Coppei Tubes ior Water Dept. Date ol Closing. 4 cm. Monday. Feb. 17 1936. Supply oi labour for rivetting a Gasholder at Kallang Gas547 words
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Advertisement199 1936-02-08 2 TATTOO YOUR LIPS. and Select your proprr colour by actual test on your own skin with Tattoo olour selector. Four \rithiK New Shades Never Seen lipfore. Coral Exctic Natural Pastel. FROM MEDICAL HALL LTD. ROAR!) RKSIDENC.'K^ SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE—77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms lacing sea with own bath room.199 words
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Advertisement232 1936-02-08 2 Übc Singapore jfrcc press Head Office: tecll Strret, Sin S ap«rt l holJr iiura W U extensions i o all dena.i, Tel. "ftof v iUt< Kuala Lumpur Office: 25. Java s.reei riio.>» London Office l*hrt.j« < rntral 26CH— Srtftf Tel: "l/ea<!nxaU>a" lx>; SUBSCRIPTION RATE 3 Wll .n OvMii Wi' M.232 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous210 1936-02-08 2 Diary Of The Day High Water. 11 33 am. 9.6 It., Sport Rugby: North vs South at Anson Road Stadium 5 p.m. Lawn Tennis- B.C.C. Chinese N< w Tea! tour name: Raring: Perak Turf Club Meeting, Ist Day. Golf: Keppel February medal competition. Cinemas ALHAMBRA "Charlie Chan In Shanghai": with210 words
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Article, Illustration7225 1936-02-08 3 Judgment Reserved Until Feb. 19 Or Earlier "MISLEADING ANSWERS" Gruelling Cross-Examination For Two Hours fDGMENT In the case agai^t w. D. Lambert, the manager of the lon Theatre, who for three days has been tried before Mr. H. the criminal district judge, on threeFree Press - 7,225 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement75 1936-02-08 3 THE BEST ONE-VOLUME DICTIONARY Latest Edition. Sold m Knglund for tl-11-0 ($13.30) Our Price m Singapore $10.00. GOOD BOOKS PICTURES AND WORKS OF ART LTD. SorCMMfi ol THE < 111 K( II OF ENGLAND HOOK DEPOT Founded m 1917) s l ANDKIWS SCHOOL. SINGAPORE. tOCk uLso includes Bibles, Prayer Books.75 words
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Advertisement116 1936-02-08 3 I to MIOOM and retui n to SINGAPORE via BANC;KOK (Saicon to Itanckok overland); sJeamer fare Ist rl. Singapore Saigon and lianckok Singapore $100 SIN(iAP()KI—SAI(. ON— HONCi KON(i— BANGKOK SINGAPORE Ist rl. round trip I'are 8110.00. mOATOMB— HONG KONCJ- SHAN(iIIAI MANN A-SAI(iON BWGKOK SINGAPORE- Ist class round trip fare SMMMMI.116 words
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Article, Illustration1151 1936-02-08 4 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - Britain On The Screen BY JOAN LITTLEFIELD Special Effects Department London, Jan. 25. /^VER 1,000 men arc working night and day on the construction of what, it is said, will be the most up-to-date film studio m the world. It is the new home1,151 words
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471 1936-02-08 4 JOHN NEVILLE - WHY COLONEL LINDBERGH LEFT AMERICA JOHN NEVILLE BY His 30,000 Unopened Letters MO one. not even Col. Charles A Lindbergh, knows how many letters, threatening or otherwise, he has received from cranks. The Hying Colonel shunned the opening of his ordinary mail as earnestly as most persons do the envelopes471 words
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386 1936-02-08 4 As It Was— In The Singapore Free Press, For The Week Ending February 11, 1835 100 Years Ago "THE DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE It is with peculiar satisfaction that we publish elsewhere a communication from a correspondent on the subject of the education of natives. We have shown m former numbers386 words
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Article130 1936-02-08 4 New Soviet Order 'T'HE "Emblem of Honour" is the name o! a new order created by the Soviet Government. The badge will bear the inscription "Workers of the world, unite!" on a red flag h:\d by a man and woman worker, and will be awarded for civilian130 words
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Article75 1936-02-08 4 THE King of Sweden. "Mr. G. T is still the wonder of the Riviera. The galleries are crowded for his tennis matches and his endurance and stamina are still is great as his skill Perhaps his secret for such vitality and good tennis playing at 77 years of75 words
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Article104 1936-02-08 4 In up-to-date Czechoslovakia umbrellas can now be purchased with a policy ensuring their recovery or replacement if lost. An umbrella here is an object of greater veneration than m Britain where the bagging of wrong umbrellas m clubs and public places is a hardy annual joke or104 words
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Article168 1936-02-08 4 Doing given official attention It bfti 3ld calling dies out eventually. tlMfl will gc one of the last few bits ol rerjF old Paris like the goal num. vho has vanished from the main hcroußhlanvs and will one day be ieen 10 more m the city SCAVENGERS168 words
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Advertisement26 1936-02-08 4 NEW STOCK Just In CHINESE SILK UNDIES In Style -UP-to-DATE In Quality DURABLE In Price -MODERATE A VISIT WILL CONVINCE WASSIAMULLS' 31-33 HIGH ST., TEL: 714426 words
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Advertisement220 1936-02-08 4 I 'A new Of Acidity? I I Relief In a few seconds I With 'BISIJRATED MACNKStA I I h.it burning p.nn m your that.i^onvot VWdaad u*s thatoooMtl I two hours tinK and m I I mi(l(lle of \hr i. I I e\( e>s .k i I '"'I I fennriitmi.: !<«.«!220 words
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Article, Illustration150 1936-02-08 5 -OLD CEREMONIAL «1 an Admiral boarding a warship the body <»t Kinf George v.as tak :j Ircm the railuay station at re's Chattel, Windsor Castle, for burial m the presence of six Kii-ss. Inelndlng King Bdward VIII ard many Princes and heads of t is the Scene insi Je the150 words
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Advertisement33 1936-02-08 5 /<^M aL>\ l/*^ go to tike PICKLED MEATS FOR BOILING Delicious for Hot or Cold Dishes Corned Silverside of Beef Corned Rolled Brisket of Beef Corned Streaky Pork Corned Ox Tongues U- 14633 words
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COLOSSAL PROPERTY DEAL IN SINGAPORE
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307 1936-02-08 6 A. P.C. Buy New Premises For Over $1,500,000 'FUTURE REQUIREMENTS' A LARGE addition of premises "for future requirements" m Co)lyrr Quay has been acquired by the Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S.), Ltd., at Singapore, at a cost of over one and a half million dollars. Offices occupied by such well-known firms307 words
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Article162 1936-02-08 6 Th<> annual report for 1935 of the n branch. Royal Asiatic Society, sho* the membership roll of the; al th< end Ol th< year inrlud--597 names compared with 567 at tir.' end <<i i!;;;; c roll consisted of 21 honorary' fiber three corresponding mem- j and 57.'*162 words
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Article63 1936-02-08 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ji.hore Bahru, leb. H. While working on tho Johore Rirlo j ■(>, Johore Bahru, Tsu Pat, a convie; serri] a term of 4 years, escaped v.i'h anothrr convict. Txu Pat ran into the jungle, but the o her convict was caught. The PoWne RUd63 words
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Article349 1936-02-08 6 ST. ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL Annual Report Shows Credit THE annual report of the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital, which will be presented at the general meeting to be held at the hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 19. states that the year 1935 closed with an access of receipts over payments amcrunting to349 words
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Article239 1936-02-08 6 MANILA- SOUR AB AY A LINE Bridges Last Gap In Round-The-World Air Service first stage oi the New K.N.I .L.M. air service between the Netherlands East Indies and the Philippines, which will bridge th,e ?ap m the round-the-world air will open today with the leparture of a Douglas liner from239 words
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Article749 1936-02-08 6 Mr. Thomas Hyslop R/IR. THOMAS HYSLOP of Messrs. Wl A. G. Dobb and Co., died m the Johore Bahru General Hospital early yesterday morning following an attack of malaria. The late Mr. Hyslop, who was 45 years old, came from Kilmarnock, Scotland. He was lately engaged,749 words
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Article304 1936-02-08 6 Famous Ace's Flight From Far East To Europe SINGAPORE MAIL ON BOARD TN a spectacular air dash from the Far East to Europe, during which he picked up the Singapore mail from a X.L.M. Douglas plane which was damaged at Jodhpur, Captain Smirnoff, famous KIM. ace, is304 words
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Article45 1936-02-08 6 The new Japanese training squad- ron will be organised with the cruisers, Yakumo and the Iwate, un ler 1 command of Vtot-Admlral Eengo y shlda. The squadron, with abuui 300 cadets on board, will sail m Juno on a cruise to New York.45 words
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Advertisement254 1936-02-08 6 In 2 minutes I tatfffl n and 0 1' <1 W 5J i'UM a' Mine !i as a rrs Cf Jl thene harmful graws and adds. y O g a md Q r L way D^ Uk« tnunuH I 'ivatod E v I R t i. pain phTr avers and254 words
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Article, Illustration763 1936-02-08 7 £>A^WOo\j^ Oucuui JUVJ tn^l^u^ hael f ttlieb °™a l d Jacoby and Howard Schenken, u,o. lds icaditw team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence. \l> PRESENT lAAVIC Burns! inc and Oswald Jacoby v recently attended the American I 8 Detroit tournament763 words
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Article203 1936-02-08 7 Italian Consul Denies Humour A correspondent m Hong Kong. writing to the Editor of the Free Press, claims that the attention of the Secretary to the Dominions should be directed to British passport fees, which, he alleges, are too high He states there is a rumour current that203 words
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Article62 1936-02-08 7 Takes His Seat In House Of Commons London, Feb. 5. The Lord President of the Council, Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, who was newly re-elected to the House of Commons as a member for the Combined Scottish 1 Universities, took his seat today, being introduced by the Prime Minister,62 words
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Advertisement55 1936-02-08 7 BEST OF THE CHAN SERIES all Singapore Critics. TODAY 3.15-6.15 9.15 J| H LH AIVIBRM Charlie Chun Delights and U rills more than over! WARNER OLAND as Karl Derr Biggen famous character creation "CHARLIE OMAN IN SHANGHAI" a 20th Century Fox Picture ii an facet a gang of clenth<l«'.ilinU snfugglera,55 words
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Advertisement35 1936-02-08 7 ~j-- H^B^BV U I P \^9^^^^^B^^^> bS t^^^B I -^^^W BB I. f m^^L*% mM i JM) f^^C*M BBhhl^B mB V k lilt* a v IbNbVBmBI^^H^B^V v a The Perfect Drink for a Hot Day35 words
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Miscellaneous1511 1936-02-08 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR THE WEEK-END SaturdaY CI L Of t l u e J? orth Wind from 1050 a.m.— 1.50 p.m. m 4!>.(i7 m mary and a runnlnß rommenj- i!? c book fa y MacdonaJd. and YDB 2.-,.3 m. tary on the list half-hour of the on* Am WS P-m.1,511 words
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Article52 1936-02-08 8 CATHERINA. Aunt of H. C. Alec ol Borneo Ifotora Ltd. Aged 76 passed away peacefully at 2.30 p.m. on Friday. Feb 7. at 1267 Upper Sera:: goon Road. Funeral on Saturday. Feb. 8. 1936. Leaving lor Church of Holy Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary at 4 p.m. and then52 words
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Article42 1936-02-08 8 Mrs. K. Mcller and family wish to express their sincere and heartfelt all relatives and friends who attended the funeral of the late Mr. Lawr< noe Frederick Holler, as well as those who sent wreaths, telegrams a: :i ttera ol condolence.42 words
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722 1936-02-08 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1936. Three Days THE remarkable flight of Capt. Smirnoff who was due last night m Amsterdam from Bandoeng alter a flight of less than three days is another illustration that the present British air mail services to Singapore are much too slow. It722 words
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Article349 1936-02-08 8 Captain A. Tarabocchia has been Dinted manager of thr> Singapore ttCJ oi the Lloyd Triestlno. Mr. A. C. Wilson, of the Public Work> Department, T.iuk Anson. and Mrs Wilson are shortly leaving for Homt on iurlough. As the Hon. Mr. D. G. A Fraser if Roing on349 words
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Article240 1936-02-08 8 llrains Ami The Jii'X Fire OHADES of the prison-house begin to Kj close with some string ncy about those "Dionne Quintuplets;" according to a message from Ottawa they have now been submitted to an intelligence test. In a sense. of course, the prison house began to240 words
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Article733 1936-02-08 8 THE Topicist is oil colour this week ■0 he has had to rely on the follow nil bag from headlines and other 'xtracts from yesterday's Singapore papers. Remember that classical pi Of advice which used to adorn Miami m the old day.s when the West wai733 words
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Advertisement246 1936-02-08 8 PRODUC€ Of fHHIKS flftr^r *^Hg. V *m^Siji^u f m V^^^r v^^l W j R^l f" 2Krj> Si^Af j'ji m^.^^^^m I lYvn^^V W MM J \lr^ 1 HHB^^B flB Bn VB A s| _j-|fj^y*j JtJJB M mm J^^k m W" BT A 4B 2 g COOMAC fWwM S.S.&F.M.S. \PPOINTMFNI KING Ol246 words
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Advertisement61 1936-02-08 8 "WIRELESS HAS SUCCEEDED m bringing people closer together" says a scientist. So have the trams. And the "G^FLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY succeeds m keeping many a man from worrying about the ruinous expense entailed by serious illness or injury. GENERAL i ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD.61 words
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Article634 1936-02-08 9 Difficult To Make IPOH FOUNDRY STRIKE WORKMEN SKK CHINESE PROTECTOR Dispute Spreading To Kampar nn Our Own Correspondent) Ip«.h, Feb. 7. r\i the f)00 foundry workmen, mostly fttteri, who downed tools yesterday protesi against the low scale of 100 m;»rrhed to the Chinese rate Office toReuter - 634 words
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Article, Illustration98 1936-02-08 9 ITALY'S. "CIVILISING MISSION" This picture just received by air mail from London tells more eloquently than words how Italy is spreading "civiHsatioyi" m Abyssiriia. It shoics an Abyssinian's hands blistered by ntiis'.ard gas faUowkig an air raid. It is also stated that the Italians used mustard gag98 words
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Article95 1936-02-08 9 Additional Dredging To He Carried Out London. Feb. fi. .ry lor Foreign me, was asked m mums today about dredging of Alexan:.<i the construction of .1. He was also asked ptian Government had ncial assistance. >orne replied that the -penditure for the addiIng of Alexandria Harbour 20.000 andBritish Radio - 95 words
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Article124 1936-02-08 9 Confirmed By Irish Ambulance I )octor Dessie, Feb. 6. tion of the Abyssinlans' ol a great victory In the Tembien given by Dr. Brophil. an Irish r, who. alter working mi ambulance three miles from tied her after a 15 days' mule journey. Phil, who is the firstReuter - 124 words
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Article87 1936-02-08 9 "Would Crab It In The Event Of War" Washington, Feb. 6 urge that Japanese craft were 'ii the Alaskan coast, osflshlng, but really acting for purpose! was made by Repreitative W.I. Sirovk-h before the Merant Marine Committee. 1 hes Japanese vessels are taking Sings, exploring water depths,Reuter - 87 words
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Article129 1936-02-08 9 Details Of Special Dispatch Of Mails By the courtesy of the Royal Air Force mails for Kuching. Manila. Hong Kong, and Japan will be dispatched by the Flying Boat Squadron leaving for Japan at 6 am on Monday. Registered and insured correspondence will not be included m the129 words
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Article61 1936-02-08 9 Sin Chow Jit Poh - Sin Chow Jit Poh Six-Year Plan For Complete Elimination In China Shanghai, Feb. 7 The Chinese National Anti-Opium Society has submitted a six-year plan for the entire elimination of the opium evil m all ports of the country. The Central authorities are reported to have approved of the61 words
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208 1936-02-08 9 BRITAIN DID NOT SUPPLY DUM-DUM BULLETS "Reckless and Unsubstantiated Allegations By Italy" London, Feb. 7. A NOTE which has been addressed by the British Government to the Secretary of the League oi Nations categorically denying the Italian Government's allegations that British firms had supplied the Abyssinian Government with "dum-dum" ammunition,British Radio - 208 words
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Article237 1936-02-08 9 Unemployment Insurance For Farm Workers London, Feb 7. KTEITHER Liberal nor Labour opposiA^ tion parties opposed the second reading of the Government's Bill for extending unemployment insurance to agricultural workers m the House of Commons last night, but the House was divided at the insistenceBritish Radio - 237 words
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Article104 1936-02-08 9 Arctic Conditions Continue America New York, Feb. (>. With arctic conditions continuing into the third week, the nations cU'iuhroll is soaring. Cold has r suited m the loss of 500 lives since Jan. 1 Nearly 60 people died during the past three days The railways areReuter - 104 words
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Article85 1936-02-08 9 First Sitting Dedicated To Memory Of King George New Delhi, Feb. 5. The Legislative Assembly dedicated the first sitting of the Budget Session to the memory of King George. An atmosphere ol sol.mnity prevailed m the House and most members wore blark ties. A moving tribute to theReuter - 85 words
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Article84 1936-02-08 9 Washington, Feb. 6. In accordance with President Roosevelt's recommendation of Feb. 3 Congress has passed the bill, which was sent to the Whit? House for ratification. repealing the Bankhead Compulsory Cotton Act. the Smith-Kerr Tobacco Act and the Potato Act, which come undiT A.A A. legislation. Three billsReuter - 84 words
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Article44 1936-02-08 9 Lundon, Feb. 6. Fit. -Lieut w Tommy Rose, who is attempting to break the record for a flight from England to Cape Town, arrived this morning at Almaza, near Cairo. 1G hours and 50 minutes after he hud left Lympne. British RadioBritish Radio - 44 words
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Advertisement508 1936-02-08 9 Wf HEUSEN |frirM "COUNTRY" SHIRT COLLAR ATTACHED- DOl Bl.h (111 S H^|^£/^^s| PUIN COLOURS AND NEAT STRIPES, Wt^J^^X BLliE GREY FAWN AND WHITL Af^f^a^ PRICE $5.00 EACH I 60 CEMTS EACH OBTAINABLE FROM ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. i h jp LATEST 7/j DRESS MATERIALS Q^ (Xfl FOR THE508 words
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535 1936-02-08 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London, 6 p. m. Feb. 7 *New York prices quoted m U.S. currency. The above are denlers' middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan, 5535 words
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Article150 1936-02-08 10 Feb. 1, 5. <; American C4ll. Cum. 125% 125% 125% American Telephone and [Telegraph 1«4% 105% 170' 2 Atcheson Railroad 75% 751^ 75 Chesap.ak bi >^ sg!jj Du P°nt 146 146 2 M Firestone :iV 31% 32 Oeneral Electric 40? 40 393 General Motors 59 58^» 58%150 words
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Article87 1936-02-08 10 Feb. 7 Buyers Sellers Gambier 6.00 Java Cube 9.00 Hamburg Cube 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 17.75 Black Pepper 9.75 Copra, Sundried G. 30 Copra, mixed 5.75 Small Flake Tapioca 4.25 R B. Siam No. 1 per koyan 102 Banja Jelotong 7.50 Sarawak Jelotong 7.00 R. <Siam> W.C.87 words
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Article89 1936-02-08 10 Lewis and Peat < Singapore Limited In their weekly rubber report dated Singapore. Fob 7. state: Although .slight reactions have been experienced, the local market has been supported by the trade, particularly lor nearby deliveries and a further advance m rallies has taken place. Outside onerutors are still89 words
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Article220 1936-02-08 10 r j ?u ar t T? n^ emen t with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service of commercial news from London, .New York and other centres. This is the first occasion on220 words
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Article47 1936-02-08 10 From London 5. 30 p. m. Feb. 7 l.ordroi Tin: Dull rlt SStoi- et« Previously: Steady at £203 15s Xew York Tin: 1I9 Previously. £197. Cupper: 4T Previously: 17 70. Gold: S ttle IPnt: L 6<l Previously: £34 12s. 6d. Silver: Previously: t7 os.lld.47 words
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Article129 1936-02-08 10 From London 5. 30 p. m. Feb. 7 < OPR A: •trait. MX. to Rotterdam: £I*l7**l Pr,v:,,usiy: ..tis 12s. PEPPER: I White Muntok. m bond: s>,d. Previously: SUd White Muntok: Jan -Mar 49(1*1. Previously 411 uu\ I£SE2& bSck 111 :i lGd SevlSuSy! 3 116 d COTFBE: Robu«U129 words
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63 1936-02-08 10 Foreign Exchange Rates. London Closing Quotations Feb. 7 Method of Parity before Rate Pre PaS ntre S UOting f m 20 -°-31 Yesterday viously Fa ls Francs to 141.21 75 74 N ew York $to 4. 8 8 23 502 501 Anwterdam Gollden to fi 12.91 7mt Hong Kong Per63 words
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Article201 1936-02-08 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Feb. 7 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2j4 18 London. 3 months' sight 243 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 116 London, 30 days' sight 94 132 London, demand o 4 London, T.T. 2!4 Lyons and Paris, demand 868 Hombuig. demand 14 New201 words
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Article796 1936-02-08 10 Fraser and Co.'s List FRIDAY. FKB. 1936. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin <4s> 5.s yd 6s 3d Asam Kumbang 33s 34s Austral Malay 59s Ms Ayer Hitam <s*> 14s 6d 15;s fid Ayer Wenn <?1 1 70 H Bangrin Tin i£» 19s 9d 20s 9d796 words
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Article163 1936-02-08 10 More To Inspire CtaMcMC m (iovcrnnu'.'it London, lih Alter .six ehaiiget m as m stands at the more normal level of 3' por cent. Todays reduction of a half urn etui n.TS a n w timo irhen M required all the confidence ob ■m order toReuter - 163 words
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Article22 1936-02-08 10 The roUowini rubber oatputi tot Janr n-v arc notified: H nrietta R. M 409 Ib Sll?:: j v itang i. v.. Ltd22 words
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47 1936-02-08 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association I < 7. H im i Burn I I Oood f a Q I' I' N i i x it B B rflpi 1 lawardabN SI I I U B B %prti j i i bi- p. r Ib York Spot Sh 1b47 words
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Article28 1936-02-08 10 1 ii c n of t i •h t!i V R or before M.iy II of 1 d< nt ol tile Hi .ud I m ru n Radio28 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
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Article2437 1936-02-08 11 Distribution Of 12J Per Cent. Dividend COMPANY'S SILVER JUBILEE "THE twenty-fifth ordinary general meeting of Jos Tin Area 1 (Nigeria) Ltd. was held at the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Moorgate Place, E.C. Mr. J. G. M. Brownjohn (chairman) presided and was supported on the Board2,437 words
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Article285 1936-02-08 11 Reduction Of Capital Confirmed IN the Chancery Division on Jan. 14 Mr. Justice Luxmoore confirmed a reduction of the capital of the Yunnan Rubber Estates, Ltd., of Capel House, New Broad Street, E.C., from £125,000, divided into 1,125,000 shares of 2s. each, to £40,625, divided into 125.000 shares285 words
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Article186 1936-02-08 11 Increase In Malayan Shipments In January Guthrio and Co.. Ltd m their weekly rubber report dated Singapore. Feb. b. state: With manufacturers again showing considerable interest during the last few days prices have further advanced. Speculators, however, appear to be conspicuous by their absence. Latest quotations to hand186 words
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Article19 1936-02-08 11 The output of Jimah Rubber Estates, Limited for the month of January amounted to 27.100 lb.19 words
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Article154 1936-02-08 11 Large Business Done In Rubber Stanton Nel.son and Co., L'd m thoir weekly rubber market r view dated Singapore. Feb. 7. state: As we forecast last week, the set-back then r.ported has proved merely temporary, and after some further hesitation prices have again ad .meed. The local154 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement537 1936-02-08 11 ENGKONG AND SHANGHAI! ANRING CORPORATION. Incorporated In the Colony of Hong Kong) c liability of members Is limited I to the extent and m the manner pres- j cribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG Authorised Capital $50,000 000 1 Issued and fully537 words
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Advertisement580 1936-02-08 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CBINA (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600.000 shares of £5 each £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38. Bishopsgate. London EC 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Ipoh S» maranf Amritsar Hollo Saigon Bangkok580 words
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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874 1936-02-08 12 Comprehensive Review In New China Year Book A COMPREHENSIVE survey of the Chinese shipping industry, supplemented with many charts and tables, is contained m the premier issue of the Chinese Year Book for 1935-36, edited by Mr. Kwt-i Chung Shu and just published by the874 words
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Article396 1936-02-08 12 The health bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau for the week ended Feb. 1. states: Plague. Bombay and Colombo were the only two ports m the Eastern Arena to report the presence of human plague during the we.k. a fatal case having been notified from each396 words
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Article55 1936-02-08 12 Jutlandia. Dan. 5.203 ton.s lrom Bangkok 7. tor Copenhagen 11 Manyo Maru. Jap. 5.173 tons lrom fort Said 7. lor Yokohama 10 Taiwan. Norw.. 3.389 tons lrom Dal •<»n 6. lor Penan*; 8. Muinam. Dan.. 1.739 tons lrom Hong Kong 7 for Amoy 11. Tohiti. Dut.. 683 tons55 words
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Article40 1936-02-08 12 The Conte Verde will now arrive at 10 p.m. on Sunday from Tri< Venice, G3noa, Np.ples, Port Saul. Bombay and Colombo. Sh- will anchor tthe Roads and is due to sail again midnight tor Hong Kong and Shanghai.40 words
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Article115 1936-02-08 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ship* alongside the wi,,, exported to airiw KaM Whirl (F.nti.in., i( Rajul.i I»L' Main Wharl (I- mli.hu r <. i, Tdkttthiou v caon IS: Pi Empire Dink (tMltm 4 Bhyog n Main M < IS; Sirdh.uu Japan I rltti Caitlt M I inpiir Dmk (K.n!i.n».r Gali Benlawen 4«;115 words
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Article30 1936-02-08 12 Tuiirl <Bri: I Frb I: V. der 1 Wrhttli D (Dut. 1 XSoudai. rant*! Mlvtr Q M.mi Mvi (Ocr >; Rlbol l I Dut > li Milan ICaiH X Hafthor iNoi <30 words
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Advertisement512 1936-02-08 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In F.M S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passace SMI. LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKINGS AGENTS FOR iKDIBAII I> MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. KOYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN PACIWC JWORIP 1 OPMTfcJT (Incorporated m England) TRAVEL SYSTEM* #>i.::i-:v -.■.-■-.--> ■■•Mak rilF "EMPRCST* BOUT! offers TMINS-FACIFIC SERVICES vU ■GNOLULU or direct512 words
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Advertisement268 1936-02-08 12 BIBBY LINE [LONDON ADDRISS 22. PALL MALL, LONDON >WIJ of fast twin-screw OH Pr.vfn Mail Passenger Vessels b« -twerp RANGOON. COLOMBO, I'oi I SIV\S, MARSEI.'.LFS. PLYMOI 111 1M» LONDON with through ronnectloo tWH Singapore and Penang HOMEWARD SAILINGS l>eave IMM Rancoon < uloabt 1" WORCESTKKSHIKE Feb Kbit CHESHIRE Mil 4268 words
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Miscellaneous649 1936-02-08 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pn Thursday 7.45 a m AJor Star: Mon. to Frl.* 7.45 a.m Saturday 7.45 a.m. and 7pm Ipo: Weekdays; 7.45 a.xn. and 7 p >ln KUng, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Taipin« and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m649 words
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Advertisement432 1936-02-08 13 ■I, i l(n\«y^~^ i^ I? i Del amd P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 6.810 Feb 12 BEHAR 6.000 Apr 19 15 000 Feb 14 CHITRAL 15.000 Apr. 24 ill 17.000 Feb. 28 SOUDAN 6.500 May 6 BANGALORE 6.U00 Mar 12 RANPURA 17.000 May 8432 words
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Advertisement578 1936-02-08 13 ELLERMAN WcKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. /Incorporated m Eng and.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KiNGCOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL A(<M-IM. L'ARCai ll>ii (ANM'iAN AND AMERICAN TOUTS VIA COLOMBO. CITY OF HEREFORD Havre, Lundon. Rotterdam, Hamburg Feb. 14 Feb. lo ITTY OF KTUOS Havre. Londnn. Rotterdam Horr.burg Feb. 29578 words
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Advertisement690 1936-02-08 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE HJNNEL LINE (Oiean The Ilua Khiow Steamship Co 1 932 1 L*4 Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Muual Ihe i unard While >Ur Ltd Steam NaMgation Co., Ltd.) The .Sarawak Steamship Co.. I ni The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China690 words
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Article159 1936-02-08 14 Highest Quality In The World Ott.tu.i That Canada continue! to product the highest quality wheat In the world is demonstrated by the laet thai Canadian grower, W Frelanci Wiltord of Alberta, was awarded the wheafl championship at the bUefnattonal Grain and Hay Show at Chicago This marked the159 words
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Article141 1936-02-08 14 SHIPYARDS WORKERS WAGES It is learned on n li.thl, nit! says ttM Press AssociutJ<'t' id'' repp .srlit.it ivi > J the v.. unions are lair! ronfkk n advance in wav s will i the early nioint I Of U An increase it ii belle* d though to what xt< n«141 words
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Advertisement673 1936-02-08 14 K. P. M. TOGIAN Saturday. Feb. 8. Moeara-Saba and Djambi. PATR AS- Saturday, Feb. 8. Rhio passengers and maiLs only), Bawean. Padang-Bay, Boeleleng and Sourabaia. TOMLO Saturday, Feb. 8. Koedap. Tampoctih. Tampat-Tinggi, Bengkalis. Batoe-Pandjang and Bagan Si-Api-Api BOELONGAN Saturday. Feb. 8. (Singkawang, Pemangkat and Sclakau. TOIUTI Saturday. Felj. 8. Pontianak.673 words
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Advertisement571 1936-02-08 14 JOINT SERVICE or PRINCE LINE— SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE o»_ Due Sails Duo Singapore Singapore Now York. MS JAPANESE PRINCE Feb. 8 Fen. 17 Apr I M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb 24 Mar 2 Apr. 15 MS. CHINESE PRINCE Mar n571 words
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Advertisement445 1936-02-08 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR K. AND S. AFRK A AND S. AMM(I( t Manila Maru Santos. Buenos Aires via Colombo. Mombasa. Zanzibar Dar ea S.U.i.im. B»ira. L Marques, Durban. P Elizab- th and Cape Town j, t) H Tamahoko Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar, D.ir (s Salaam, L.445 words
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Article119 1936-02-08 15 Alleged Threats To Girl Witnesses FHERE ill M echo of the rap* 4 case heard m th A Court la*t nonth In which Tan Ah Kow was the lccused. m the third court, Singapore vhen Toh Swcc Chuan IW produced letort Mr. m ii Blacker jreiterdftf to inswer119 words
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Article592 1936-02-08 15 [r>,(MMUMM Required To Move (lorman Refugees MM York. Nfc The National Ooi&fefWlGi lor Pale«Line. aitencKd by BU H< rbert Samuel md Lord Bcur.sted. representing British Jewry, unanimou.sly plftdfJGd 111 .support to a campaign to raise 500 000 According to th" New York Times the money will592 words
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Miscellaneous793 1936-02-08 15 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL SEPTI'AGESIMA 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matin.-.. 8.03 a.m. Choral Eucharist. f) 30 p.m. Even roc g and Sermon ."..(her: Rev. C. G. Eagling, Christ Church. Bangkok. Weekdays Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Holy Communion at 8 a.m. rucisday, Thursday and Saturday, Holy Communion at793 words
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1110 1936-02-08 16 LOSERS' GALLANT FIGHT Fine Game That Is Neglected In Singapore I*ll E basket -ball team of the Nanking National College of rhysical Culture played thier fifth and last game, on Thursday at the Great World, against the combined Singapore team before a capacity audience. Singapore1,110 words
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Article142 1936-02-08 16 Th following are the scores m the omen's gelt match between Kennel Golf Club and Sepoy Lines Golf Club Dlayed over Kepne links on Wednesday, F b 5. Sepoy Lines players men- tinned first. Miss V. M. H Patterson 0 vs. Mrs E. A. Eld r 1. Miss142 words
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Article, Illustration380 1936-02-08 16 •ywo matches which may have an important bearing on the relegation problem are to be played today. Aston Villa, who are showing si^ns of improving, drew 2—2 at Everton earlier m the season and should takeboth points and this will put the Tofleemen at the bottomFree Press - 380 words
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Article108 1936-02-08 16 The following are the teams for the match to be played at Sepoy Lines Golf Club. Sepoy Lines vs. Island Club, on Sunday. Feb. 9, first match to start at 8.45 a m J. S. English vs S. N Kelly. P. D. Lawson vs. R. J. Isherwood108 words
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Article53 1936-02-08 16 1 Madras Feb. 7. In the fourth and final Test between the Australians and the Indians the Australians made Id m reply to the Indians' 18!). Nissar 5 for til and Amar Singh 5 for 54 were deadly. In their second innings the Indians had 10353 words
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Article110 1936-02-08 16 Canadians And t\S. Earn Full Marks GcrmisohPartc nkirchen, Feb. 7. In the Olympic- Winter Games today the Americans and Canadians both earned full marks Yesterday the Unit d States beat Germany by a goal to nil and the Canadians beat Poland by eight goals to one. Today the110 words
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Article62 1936-02-08 16 Japanese Boxer's Fine Record Natori Yoshio. the National welterweight champion of Japan, has arrived m Singapore and was introduced from the ring at the New World last night. Natori's tost opponent will probably be Amie Raphael. The Japanese has a good record having w.,n 57 lights 28 ty62 words
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Article77 1936-02-08 16 The final tie m the S.CC billiards championship tournament between A D. Baker and H. Gray will be played on Wednesday. Feb. 12 Handicap Tournament 121 c Tlu following tie m the handicap tournament have been fixed. Monday, Feb. 10.— Semi-Final K. C. Gillett iow 20) vs H77 words
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Article65 1936-02-08 16 The following have be n selected to oiay football fcr the junior department of the V M C.A. against the senior department on Thursday. Fcb 13. on Che Anson Road ground: Kwan Sen; 1 Soo Thuan. Ch:e Tons. Kah Foo. Bwee Keng, Kens Haik. Bwee Haw. H. W.65 words
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Article51 1936-02-08 16 The Inniskillinjjs We and drum band will nlav sel Ctloni at the Stadium today from 4.30 until the beginning o! the North fs. South Rusby match, and also during the interval. The sates will be opened Jrom 4 D.BL Bookings at Robinson's will close at 4 p51 words
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Article20 1936-02-08 16 London, Feb. 6. In the First Division today Stoke iCity beat Birmingham by three goals at one.— Reuter.20 words
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Article303 1936-02-08 16 DO HORSES RUN FASTER AT NIGHT DAYLIGHT TIMES BEATEN VI EVENING MEETINGS I.Mndon, Jan 17 Cevere rraal haj eaufed th< abend nmenl ol the Ltngfleld mortinK There were fourteen deareet ;i lr st In Ibe fround ■it n the 3*ewards Inspected the track early yesterday, and even m the placet303 words
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Article180 1936-02-08 16 Order Of Running \n<| Scratching (From Om Own < Ipnli 1 nlni iim icratch i (Saturdi I'url Club p? K\< I Him- S i;it. h. Mir \< i Umwm I i RA< I. 3. Hoimv. lixx j RACK I. llomr*. €>.««,> j s O R\< X .V I'ni.i.v180 words
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Advertisement43 1936-02-08 16 SHORT STORIES BY FAMOUS WRITERS AT $2.00 EACH My Best Thriller Best Mystery Stories My Best Detective Story My Best Story Famous Crimes Best Detective Stories Ist series Best Detective Stories 2nd series KELLY WALSH LTD., (Incorporated m Hong Kong.) Raffles Place Singapore.43 words
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Advertisement13 1936-02-08 16 I^^^ ■■^■^h 4 s COOP Beer FRASER NEAVE LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOP TIGER BEER.13 words
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