The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 March 1936
1936-03-02
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Title Section17 1936-03-02 1 The Singapore Free PRess AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,7f)0 ESTD. 1835. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1*136. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article376 1936-03-02 1 If Military Get Control Washington, Mar. 1. A PLEDGE that the peace of the Pacilic would not be disturbed by the Tokio rising was given by the Japanese Ambassador m a broadcast last night. Attacking the militarists us menaces to their country, Mr. Suit.) declared that should376 words
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Article, Illustration954 1936-03-02 1 Blows Out Brains In Front Of Comrades Rather Than Surrender ADMIRAL OKADA REPORTED ALIVE AND WELL J» Sensational Attack On Militarists By Ambassador In U.S.A. ALL QUIET IN TOKIO FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF THE 1 REBELS, THE TOKIO REVOLT IS NOW AT AN END AND THEReuter - 954 words
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230 1936-03-02 1 ITALIANS CLAIM BIG VICTORY lIS TEMBIEN Ras K asset's Army Said To Be Broken Rome, Mar. 1. THE battle m the Tembien area beginning on Feb. i* can lie considered won, according to reports from Asmara which say that the Abyssinians fought furiously to avoid encirclement but Ras Kassa's army230 words
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Article81 1936-03-02 1 London, Mar. 1. MEC.OTIATIONS are proceeding for the estahlishmcnt of a telephone service hetwecn England and .Malaya. The service is expected to operate l>cforc the end of the year, according to an official of the ieneral Post Office.— Reuter. GOODWILL rUGHT Shanghai, Mar. 1. ONE of the R.A.K.81 words
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Advertisement76 1936-03-02 1 0)° Galium s Scots ftlhisky a MelUm and Frwridly Sj>iri_ I wm TONIGHT m nAlinr I CABARET ATTRACTION COCKTAIL DANCE EVY MARNY 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. s()NG I)ANCE parodists DINNER DANCE zelma wright i (Informal) 9.30 to Midnight j American tap dancer NON DINERS $1.00 SATURD AY^JEXT SPECT AL RACE76 words
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Advertisement124 1936-03-02 1 R.A.F. PLANE CRASHES IN STRAITS THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS UNDERSTANDS THAT ON FRIDAY, ONE OF THE WILDEBEESTE BOMBERS AT THE R.A.F. AIR BASE, SELETAR, WHILE ENGAGED IN A PRACTICE FLIGHT OVER THE STRAITS OF JOHORE GOT INTO A SLIDE SLIP AND CRASHED INTO THE WATER. The crew of three managed124 words
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Advertisement244 1936-03-02 1 (D c Galium s Scots tflhlskjv ADELPHI $sjp:' HOTEL FAVOT'RITE DOWN TOWN HOTEL FACING ST ANDREW S < I 111 I > l I EVERY ROOM WITH BATH AND MODERN s\\H lON NEW GRILL ROOM AND COCKTAIL LOl NC.E TEA ROOM FOR A CUP OF REV. GOOD COFFEE OR TEA244 words
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Article, Illustration247 1936-03-02 2 1. Now let's start with the feeling that we all can be tap dancers, and if you work hard on these lessons, you can do the 'Shipmate Hop', a dance I do m "Shipmates Forever." First position is to stand at attention, right247 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement186 1936-03-02 2 SITUATION VACANT. MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG. Chief Meter Inspector, Electric Supply Department Applications are invited from suitably trained men for the above post m Class II of the Subordinate Services Salary Scheme- $140 p.m. $10— $200. Tne commencing salary of this appointment will be fixed according to the qualifications186 words
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Advertisement359 1936-03-02 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICES. NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on: Wednesday, Mar. 4, Hari Raya Haji (Public Holiday)! THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF| COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rubber Market will be closed officially on Wednesday. Mar. 4. 1936, being a Public Holiday. By Order of359 words
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Advertisement872 1936-03-02 2 TLbe Singapore ANTISEPTIC DEMTRIFICE. J CCC PCCSS bead Oftic«: Cecil Street, Singapore (Composed ol two powders) Phone 5471 itne* extension* to all dep_ >J tq, rnu Assures Perfect Hygiene of .he Mouth Tel: "T_mes" Singapore WHITENS THE TEETH ko»u L.»p. r TT Office: 25. Java Street Price: 80 rents per872 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous843 1936-03-02 2 Letters To The Editor Air Mail Delays A X.L.M. OFFICIAL DEFENDS IMPERIAL AIR- WA YS-ROOM FOR BO TH COMPANIES— LIFT- ING THE POSTAL BAN—CAPT. BARNARD |J THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE I X.L.M— THREE- DAY SERVICE IS < QUITE FEASIBLE— BUT PROPER I GROUND ORGANISATION V REQUIRED To The Editor. 9.000843 words
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Miscellaneous166 1936-03-02 2 Law Notices For The Day Before the Acting Chief Justice m the Ist Court at 11 a.m. Assizes: No. 2— Rex vs. Lee Liv Ting. No. 10— Rex vs. Tan Jee Juan. No. 11 -Rex vs Tan Jee Juan. No. 9— Rl:; vs. ThanrSan No 7- Rex vs. Tan Ah166 words
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626 1936-03-02 3 WORLD'S OLDEST RELIGION PREACHED EQUALITY OF SEXES 3,000 Years Before Christ SRI RAMAKRISHNA CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS JHIS ,s dobatc: it xlwUi(m conspectus of to tuZl'^T' a aUemPt t0 S OW what of Sc£, Mr R Inspector of MNb .n opening a meeting at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Saturday evening arranged626 words
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Article, Illustration52 1936-03-02 3 THE SPEAKERS AT SATURDAY'S MEETING m the Victoria M«>™nr^i u-.nu SLJgI I? Ramakrishna, «-*cr of the S^JS^tE^ J£ X*s£. 'ZoroaMrianism) Swam, Bhaswaran anda (Uamakrishna Mission), Mr. Ngeow Nian CW*M -Kuddliismi Mr R Cheeseman (chairman). Brigadier Herbert A Lord (Christianity) Mr. AUi AlLtd Khan ta^ and Mr X P X Menon52 words
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1124 1936-03-02 3 I. S. P. Plea For Fair Play "IMMORAL PRACTICE" OF PAYING OFF WHILE ON LEAVE r*AX a planter fairly ask for his own salary to be increased while he is reducing his coolies' wages This question was answered by Mr. YV. Leggatt, chairman of1,124 words
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Article85 1936-03-02 3 Trapped By Malay Pftwaag (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 2'h A Malay pawaUg succeeded m trappine the crocodile alleged to have inflicted fatal injuries on a fisherman at Teim rloh I few days ago The crocodile measured nine teet The police paid the pawang the usual85 words
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279 1936-03-02 3 Grave Danger Of Exploitation AN attack on the modern popu larity of psciulo i.ntiii< writing on medical subject the propaganda and advertisement intended to convince 1 the public that they are sulTering n diseases invented by the m MM facturers of synthetic dnig.v and the assumption279 words
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Article64 1936-03-02 3 (From Our Own I dent Ipoh. Id, Esa binti Samsn was produ< d I fore the police magistrate at i..v today when she was informed thai would be kept m polic C—tOdj ing the inquiry into th. death ol Mohamed Gunny, th. all. against her being that the64 words
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Article47 1936-03-02 3 (From Our Own Corrcspondenl Ipoh i < I, »i A Chinese w(«>d sawyei < m Bukit Berapit Pass tow. i id i lost control of h!> marhn,. i;m i i,li i i the ground heavily. Hi v.. pft In unconscious and succumbed m h« \n tal shortly alter admission47 words
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Advertisement168 1936-03-02 3 Take SANATOGEN then you ■II r i will not feel so ll&rW ______&^9_l_H _3s_____& __S^>' '-i__i ___t___3___H hb i3__j_____BP^^^^^ Weak nerves are starved which usually benerves. Not dangerous comes worse unless yet, but a condition something is done. The nerves must he fed, and that is exactly what SANATOGEN does168 words
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Advertisement154 1936-03-02 3 JOIN THE NAVY AND SEE THE yr^^(pWS|| WHIRL OP MIRTH, MELODY, AND MIDDIES IN THI NAVY'S FLIRTATION WALK'T fm^km Dick nnd Ruby teamed again .jfter a year's separation m a grand thrill-and-laugh romance I m^^^^ m t \^B^kaaaamaaaa m^ m^ m *»ma m >^2^^*^^^^^^*^R|^^^ .JBp^^^B_^^_^» ___v DICK POWEIJL^L^/lf RUBY KEELER154 words
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Article, Illustration899 1936-03-02 4 MAKERS OF HISTORY AND MISCHIEF Women Who Had Ambition HTHERE is no man so good as i good woman and no man s< wholeheartedly wicked as a ba< woman. A short time ago the chic constable of one of our big citie: subscribed to this generalisation, or at any rate,899 words
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Article, Illustration1327 1936-03-02 4 LINCOLN ELLSWORTH - LINCOLN ELLSWORTH BY The Voyage Of The Wyatt Earp II7E knew we were not far from Little America, and one morning standing on the wing of the I aeroplane looking ahead, Kenyon saw what he thought was Little America. Yes, there was1,327 words
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Article645 1936-03-02 4 Famous London Site U/ITHIN the next few months de--0 molition will commence on one of London's most historic sites m e Adelphi, and Adelphi Terrace, with its memories of Shaw and Barrie the famous Savage Club and the old Adelphi Hotel will vanish into limbo. Excavation645 words
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Advertisement31 1936-03-02 4 NEW STOCK Just In CREPE de CHINE In gay and beautiful PRINTS SUITABLE for AFTERNOON AND EVENING DRESSES CALL EARL V to choose your BEST WASSIAMULLS' 31-33 HIGH ST., TEL: 714431 words
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Advertisement107 1936-03-02 4 THE TORTURE OF PILES. Why continue to suffer? With DR VAN VLfcCK S AHSOKPTIVi PLASMA no case ol thi« painful maiad* •oo stubborn or too long standing to be cony pl^tely and permanent!? cured The eat? application and •ond-rfnl power ol ahsorpi'<>» DR VAN VI.HK S AHSORPTIVI PLASMA ia amanag107 words
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Article, Illustration194 1936-03-02 5 asfjasl;fasfas ldaslfjasfas VANS WAITING at Smithfield Marke during the strike referred to above. A SERIOUS FIRE broke out at the premises of Hazell's, Ltd., sports outfitters m Mate Street. Hackney Picture shows hundreds of badmint up ra< kcts burnt m the blaze. Workers were delayed when traffic had to be194 words
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Advertisement46 1936-03-02 5 TU£ PICK °F TU£ W°RLP;C ikß^T 5_T Warn CARTON CHEESES Gorgonzola English Cheshire Danish English Roquefort Cheddar Swiss Camemhert Gruyere CHEESE SPREADS English 'Blue Moon* Roquefort Cheddar < Blue Moon p imicnlo Australian 'Blue Moon* American Cheddar 'Blue Moon* Camembrie. 'Stim »mm em J TEL. 53 7846 words
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991 1936-03-02 6 Eight-Tierzd Cake POPULAR BRIDE INTRODUCES U S.-CHINESE FASHION MORE than four hundred people of all nationalities— making a colourful and picturesque assembly, attended the Leap Year day wedding of Dr. Oh Thiam Hock, a Singapore opthamologist, and Miss Helen Hing, a popular member of the991 words
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Article177 1936-03-02 6 In Criminal Breach Of Trust Case The appeal of M. W. J Nanayakara who was convicted on three charges of criminal breach of trust m respect of I two sums of $42 each and another sum of $774. and who was sentenced to ten weeks' imprisonment on pach177 words
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Article147 1936-03-02 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 29. The Chinese driver oi a hire motor bus was sentenced to three months imprisonment without the option of a i fine on a charge of rash and negligent driving He was also ordered to pay compensation of $50 to a147 words
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Article, Illustration12 1936-03-02 6 DR. THIAM HOCK OH and his bride after their wedding on Saturday.12 words
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472 1936-03-02 6 "Has Left Its Mark On Life Of Colony unpilE Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, m th»* brief space of fifty years has left its mark on the life of the Colony. Its old boys are to be found m all walks of life and yet I472 words
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Article61 1936-03-02 6 Hong Kong, Feb. 28. According to a spokesman of the Railway Department of Canton, there will be no joint traffic services on the Canton-Hankow and Canton-Kowloon Railways for at least two years, before the completion of the port harbours at Whampao, at the delta of the Pearl River,61 words
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Article206 1936-03-02 6 Further Conference Of Owners (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 29. ANOTHER conference of Kinta foundry owners has been held m order to ascertain whether any further concessions could be granted to terminate the strike. After considerable discussion the employers agreed to grant a further increase m206 words
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Article88 1936-03-02 6 (From Our Own Correspondent' Srremban. Feb. 29. That a number of bicycles have recently been stolen from the Seremban market was revealed m the Seremban police court when a Chinese. Lim Soon, was charged with the theft of a cycle, the property of a Malay Mr. Matheson. of88 words
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Advertisement97 1936-03-02 6 LEARN TO "TAP" Do you want to learn to lap dance? Do you want to learn the 'Shipmates Hop? And do you want Ruby Keeler to teach you? Then turn to Page 2 of this paper at once and read the first lesson see how Ruby Keeler does the dance97 words
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Advertisement456 1936-03-02 6 sro C_rT« tr At 29 this woman felt 50 -and all because of corns She tried most remedies before she found the sure reliever— Radox. Radox broutcht comfort; brought back her youth Her husband also had corns -until he used Radox. Just read this letter: "Until a few months ago456 words
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413 1936-03-02 7 Evening Classes For Adults MRS. F. J. R. BOTTRALL TO DIRECT LOCAL BASIC SCHOOL ALTHOLGH Dr. V. W. W. S. Purcell, the originator of the scheme, has been transferred to Ipoh, the work of establishes a school of Basic English m Singapore has been413 words
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Article, Illustration49 1936-03-02 7 THERE IS PATHOS as well as m clo.Jy and humour m "Shipmates Forever," die Cosmopolitan production featuring Dick Powell and Kub.v Keeler. Above are Dick Powell and teirfl Stone m a conflict of wills This production opens at the Victoria ami Globe Theatres, on Wednesday.49 words
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Article214 1936-03-02 7 Singapore Flower Show 1 936 A RECORD ENTRY EXPECTED rE Singapore Flower Show this year will again be held at the New World and the dates of the show have been fixed for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 3, 4, 5, 1936. His Excellency the Governor, who is patrcn of214 words
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Article, Illustration480 1936-03-02 7 Winning CONTRACT David Burnstine, Michael Gottlieb, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken world's leadifia team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence. CAMOUFLAGED DISCARDS AS a matter ef strict mathematics. a finesse is a 50-50 proposition. But when this finesse happens to be for a480 words
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Article463 1936-03-02 7 THE death took place at her residence on Saturday night of Mrs. Nanajan Basil John Sarkies. an old and rejected member o_ tr.e toe il L| Armenian community, at the age of 88 ye. Mrs. Sarkies came to Singapore from Peisia about 42 years ago463 words
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278 1936-03-02 7 BANK OF CHINA OFFICIALS ENTERTAINED GUESTS OF HONOUR OF LOCAL BANKERS Establishing Branches In Malaya A large group of the representatives of the local Chinese banks met at a dinner given by the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation. Ltd., at the Garden Club on Friday night m honour of the officials of278 words
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Advertisement127 1936-03-02 7 A TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 B LHAM BR A IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR I_X( Tri.MI.NT This is mount for you GEORGE O'BRIEN m the Fox Films hit HARD ROCK HARRIGAN" with IRENE HERVEY OPENING WEDNESDAY The world's own wonderful little sweetheart SHIRLEY TEMPLE m her greatest picture "OUR LITTLE GIRL" Men127 words
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Advertisement19 1936-03-02 7 is B r IS LIME SMASH MADE FROM THE PURE FRUIT JUICE FRPmROZf-CO m\\i Ti^ il4-Vl!M**-^--_______rii i TTi Tfm19 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous572 1936-03-02 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY 8.8.C. Transmission 5 1150 Greenwich time signal. The newThrte of the fallowing frequencies a m will be used: GSI> 25 53m GSC 12 10 A recital by John McCormack 31.32 m GSB 31 55m (iSA 49 59m (tenor). 12.20 Close down. a.m. 6.20 Big Ben. The572 words
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764 1936-03-02 8 when .>ne was on th( side of the victors. On all sides today, we find creditor countries having to len.l their debtors, either directly or indirectly, the money with which to pay their debts. "Panem et Circenses" was the cry764 words
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Article415 1936-03-02 8 Mr. H. S. Lee has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Hong Kong. Dr F. T. Ingham. Mining Geologist. F.M.S., has left for Home on leave. Mr. A. R. Murray has assumed duties as Drainage and Irrigation Engineer. Ipoh. Mr. R D. Wilkie. of the BritishAmerican Tobacco Co..415 words
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Article608 1936-03-02 8 - OUPPORTERS of Proportional Repre*w sensation usually think m terms of Parliamentary elections. In the United Slates, however, where the idea has been making slow headway for a good many years. PR. Is advocated— and In P.R. In The a few towns ac- tual 1 y used—al-608 words
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Article1030 1936-03-02 8 TIME was when Time and M Parrish were young, happy anc thriving; they rented a little Off-hand larm. and on the largest meadow then was a •fleet'" or wide ditch that carried water from the land through a far-away sluice-gate They ken- I m and1,030 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement100 1936-03-02 8 tf/v<?/7 jOucos Bofs Arnsterc/om CALDBECKS 5933 _>•*_* Telegraphic Address The mosi charmingly situated Hotel m the Island. Ideal lor permanent residents RESTAURANT Table d'hote and a la carte. COCKTAIL BAR LOUNGE TENNIS. DINNER DANCE, THURSDAY, MAR. sth DINERS $1.50 No alter Dinner Admission Charge, mmtmmmmmmmm mmaa^^mawmam^mmmmmoa^mmawa^mmmmmmß^mammaam^^mawawimmmam^^m^mim^^m^mmmmKm^m^^^mmi^^^ fi THE f OnIvjIINAL100 words
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Advertisement61 1936-03-02 8 THREW MOTHER-IN-LAW INTO DANUBE was the action of a Budapest man. No good ever comes of drowning one's sorrows. But much good may come of covering the furs and jewellery of the feminine members of the family with a "GAFLAC" ALL RISKS POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION61 words
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Article, Illustration1101 1936-03-02 9 But Some Of Them Won't Admit They Are Worth So Much PG FOR GRANDCHILDREN ER TAX A TION AND DEATH DUTIES interviews With Famous Passengers HUMAN cargo. of 350 tourists, worth over £50,000,000 arrived m Singapore yesterday on the Canadian Pacific ixury liner, the1,101 words
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Article129 1936-03-02 9 MASTER OF HONG HO IN HOSPITAL SHIP UNABLE TO LEAVE TRENGGANU Is Malay Permitted To Take Charge? A message was received at Singapore i from the local steamer Hong Ho j I yesterday evening saying that Capt. Philips, her master, had been removed i to hospital at Kuala Trengganu on129 words
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Article180 1936-03-02 9 President Denounces War Profits Washington, Mar. 1. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has signed the bill extending the present neutrality legislation for another 12 months. By barring loans to warring nations the new neutrality law is a new and definite step towards preserving the neutrality of the United States,180 words
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Article218 1936-03-02 9 The Dutch air mail which left, Amsterdam on Feb. 26 is expected to arrive tonight on schedule. is honorary chairman of the Bank of Manhattan Co. and director 6f the Great Northern Railway. Mr. Fred. B. Snite, of Chicago, who is vice-president of the Chicago Boarn of218 words
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122 1936-03-02 9 THE GNEISENAU RESUMES MAIDEN VOYAGE SAILED FOR COLOMBO YESTERDAY Three Days' Delay Due To Fire r THE German express liner Gneisenau j sailed from Singapore at 3.30 yesterday afternoon after three days' delay owing to the fire m No. 2 hold which started on Thursday afternoon when she was about122 words
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Article44 1936-03-02 9 Washington. Feb. 28. President r.oosevelt has announced his intention to seek from Congress $1 137.000.000 new revenue.— Reuter. The members of the Eurasian Association. Singapore, are reminded of the general meeting which takes place at I the S.R.C. today at 5.15. i44 words
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Advertisement288 1936-03-02 9 "HA BIG" /^2l FELT HATS OF DISTINCTION J IN FASHIONABLE SHADES OF GREYS AND BROWNS. /A^flKL PRICE 8 10.50 EACH I &\4k!ll J 7 I PERFECT IN 'f\WC% I I \W MAKE \M \J AND FINISH 7 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUAI.A LUMPUR. I^y^v^SEND FOR A GENEROUS nfo/w) FREE288 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
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Article764 1936-03-02 10 THE OIL INDUSTRY IN VENEZUELA Notable Expansion Recorded London, Feb. 10. THE Shell Mannzine, the house or-; gan of the Shell group of oil! companies, m its February issue deals with the expansion of the oil industry m Venezuela. It is pointed out that the death of.. General Gomez has764 words
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Article437 1936-03-02 10 Feb. 26 27 29. American Can Com. ***** 119 121U American Telephone and Telegraph 170» 2 171 172' 2 Atcheson Railroad 74 76 73 1 Chesapeak 58 59 59 Dupont 142 142y 2 143 7 8 Firestone 29 5 8 30 30 7 8 General Electric 38437 words
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95 1936-03-02 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Feb. 29, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX. R.S.S. m cases (F. 0.8. February) 25 11,16 25 13 16 Good FAQ. m cases (F. 0.8. February) 25 916 25 11 16 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 25 9.16 25 n 16 N< T.X.95 words
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Article92 1936-03-02 10 i Feb. 29 Buyers Sellers Gambler 6.25 Java Cube 9 25 Hamburg Cube 1075 White Muntok Pepper 17.00 9 Black Pepper 8.75 Copra. Sundried 5.15 Copra, mixed 4.65 Small Flake Tapioca 4.90 R. B. Siam No. 1 per koyan 105 Banja Jeloton? 7.50 Sarawak Jelotong 7.00 R.92 words
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Article654 1936-03-02 10 Trade Quieter In New Year WILLIAM JACKS CO m their report dated, London, Feb. 5. state J Owing to consumers having cover- ed their requirements m most com- n modities fairly heavily before the I j end of the year, trade has been quieter during the New654 words
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Article99 1936-03-02 10 During the week ending Feb 22. 1933 exports of tinned pineapples lrom Malayan ports amounted to 27.664 cases, of which: 23.705 <86 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 1.838 (3 per cent* cases to the Continent of Europe. 1.150 <per cent.) cases to Canada,99 words
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Article1068 1936-03-02 10 Fraser and Co.'s List New Serendah (s2> 2.40 2 Nyalas <$1> Pajam tsl> I.X Parit Perak <$1> 2.40 (pcrak R. Valley ($1) PunKuor ($1) Raclella <$5) 4 4 Suiulycroft ($2) 1 -1 Ba^un <$2* Sungei Ramal ($1) S. Tukang <*1> Tambalak isl» H Tapah (sl>1,068 words
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Article200 1936-03-02 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Feb. 29 London. 4 months' sight 2 4 18 London. 3 months' si*;ht 2 4 3 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 1 16 London. 30 da-s' right 2 4 132 London, demand 2 4 London. T.T. I 4 Lyons and Paris,200 words
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Article78 1936-03-02 10 Voar Expected To Rfakt Satisfactory Shouiim London. I i l> The n i the mpplementars o«;o t \p. ndlton Brttaii h»- current <; I Mar 31. will make I showing ih venue li still Bot/lni li !1 I the Chancellor 1 i are Hki be exceeded Although Kpendltun78 words
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Advertisement300 1936-03-02 10 THE COMMODITY MARKETS. From London 5. 30 p. m. Feb. 29 RUBBER: Steady Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers i London Spot: 7 :i h d. 7 7 16d. Previously: 7 3 a d. 7 7 16d. April-Jur.e: 7 7 16d. 7» 2 d. Previously: 7 7 16d. 7»->d. July-Sept. 7' 2300 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
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Article1050 1936-03-02 11 RUBBER PLANTATION INDUSTRY Mr. Eric Miller's 30 Years' Survey A I/THOUGH with the discovery of vulcanisation m 1839 the uses to which rubber could be put steadily increased both m quantity and variety, it was not until the opening of the 20th century that any rubber produced from cultivated plantations1,050 words
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Article303 1936-03-02 11 Higher Rubber Costs Anticipated London, Feb. 4. The directors of Anglo-Dutch Plantations of Java have issued a circular to shareholders giving details of the company's crops for 1935. The tea crop amounted to 12.344.720 lb compared with 12.250.119 lb. m 1934. Estimated crop for 1936 is 11,700.000 lb.303 words
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Article1386 1936-03-02 11 Limit Not Yet Reached By Long Way BUT DISAPPOINTING RESPONSE OF SHARE MARKET TO UPWARD MOVEMENT [By Our London Staff] London, Feb. 18. TN the past week the rise m the price of rubber has been continued, and at an accelerated pace, spot changing1,386 words
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Article309 1936-03-02 11 $13,000,000 DEFICIT POSSIBLE Declining Railway j Receipts Colombo. Feb. 26. IF expenditure of the Ceylon Governm ment keeps on outstripping revenue as it has done during the first four months of the current year. Treasury circles anticipate a deficit of Rs. 13.000.000. Already expenditure tops the309 words
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Article199 1936-03-02 11 10 Per Cent. Higher Than Last January London, Feb. 27. The money value of retail sales In Britain m January. 1936. was 10.8 per cent, higher than m January 1935 Sales of food and perishables thrAighout Great Britain rose by 12.7 per cent, and those of other merchandise199 words
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Advertisement137 1936-03-02 11 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members Is limited to the extent and In the manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG Authorised Capital $50.000 000 issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve137 words
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Advertisement554 1936-03-02 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND (lIINA (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 Bemaranf Amritsar Hollo Saigon Bangkok Karachi554 words
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article618 1936-03-02 12 PROGRESS OF DANISH SHIPPING Success Due To Use Of Modern Vessels INTERESTING observations on the Danish shipping position arc made m a report on economic conditions m Denmark which has been prepared by the Central Council of the Economic League. T^HE succes. of Denmark's mercantile marine, states the report, has618 words
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88 1936-03-02 12 Luggage Inspection By The Customs Shanghai. Mar. 1. The Ministry of Finance and the Department for Overseas Chinese Affairs have jointly issued for publication a set of rules under which Chinese from abroad shall enjoy special privileges regarding the inspection of luggage by customs officers.88 words
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Article213 1936-03-02 12 Employers May Offer Early 1 Advance It is possible. The Journal oi Commerce and Shipping Telegraph understands, that a definite oiler for a wage advance will be made to the shipyard 1 trade unions throughout the country after the executive committee of the Shipbuilding Employers' Federation has213 words
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Article265 1936-03-02 12 Improvement On Tees, Tyne And Wear Shipbuilding has revived to such an extent on Tees-side that the output lor the first quarter of 1936 promises to be of a greater tonnage than was launched during the whole of 1935. For the past three years the Tees has produced265 words
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Article324 1936-03-02 12 Entire Cm* From Tunu Chuen Rescued H.nhow v The Chinese steamer Tung Chue: 4.000 tons, which strue) miles south- Ifofu poll the east coast Qfl Hainan Ofl F« b H listing badly The heavy mi pa.st lew da 1 -d Ule ship almost to the breaking point On324 words
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Advertisement104 1936-03-02 12 HENDERSON LINE MODULE Oh SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steam* Between Rangoon, Port Sudan. Marseilles. Palma and Lngland HOMEWARD SAILINGS Port of Disembarkation IMymoatfc Leave' Rangoos |M SAGAING Mar 21 BURMA Apr YOMA Ap: PEGU May 2 CHINDWIN May 16 KEMMENDINE M.iy 30 BHAMO J'"' AMARAPOOKA June 1 SAGAING July ll104 words
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Miscellaneous567 1936-03-02 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm. Thursday 7.45 a.m. Alor Slar: Mon. to Frl.* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ipo: Weekdays; 7.45 sun. and 7 p.m. Klang, Kuala Lipls, Port Swettenham, Taiplng and Telok Anson: Weekdays* f p.m Kota567 words
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Miscellaneous151 1936-03-02 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUk Ships alongside the Hli,i\.s expected In \rri\c East Wharf (Enl ranee (.ate I Plancius. Hoaf Khen- 22. H Hai Hlng 20 Main Wharf (Entrance (.at« Meonia 18: Suisaim II X Memnon 13: Achilles Corneville 7 Empire Dock (Entrance Gate Benvorlich 30: Ham Mai bank 34: Silversandal 37: Darvel151 words
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Advertisement1110 1936-03-02 13 W*^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khio» st Mm .hi» r-__ Steam Ship Co.. Ltd and China Mutual Ihr I Snafd Whflr star I C Steam Navigation to., Ltd.) The Sarauak s^im^J r ._i The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd ihe Austra*^ o r^_? SL The China1,110 words
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Advertisement746 1936-03-02 14 K. P. M. PLANCIUS Monday. Mar 2. Belawan-Deli. KAMPAR Tuesday. Mar. 3. Bcngkalis. Panch. Berombang. TanjongMengeldar, Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. PALOPO Tuesday. Mar 3. Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. TOMOHON Tuesday. Mar. 3, Singkawang. Pemangkat and Sambas. MAKASSER Wednesday. Mar. 4, Poeloe-Kidjang. Sapat, Tembilahan. Po Loe Pallas. Pengalian-Rstatte and Rengat. THEDENB Wednesday,746 words
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Advertisement676 1936-03-02 14 JOINT SERVICE or PRINCE LINE -SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. SILVERSANDAL mi n Port Mar 2 Apr. 15 M.S. CHINESE PRINCE Mar D Mnr. 16 Apr 29 M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 23 Mar676 words
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Advertisement790 1936-03-02 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR E. AND S. AFRICA AND S. AMERICA Italy Maru Cape Town via <Mombasa. Zanzibar, Dar 11 Salaam. L. Marque... Durban. AlgOO Bay and Mossel Bay Mar y y i Africa Maru Santos, Buenos Aires via Colombo. Mombasa, Zanzibar. Dar es-Salaam. Beira. L Marques, Durban. Algoa790 words
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615 1936-03-02 15 To Help Make Films SIX FEET THREE, 2681b— AND FAST Although his title as an All-American footballer may not sound impressive to the average Singapore spoilsman. Paul Schuegler, iniversity of Washington quarter-back, who arrived at Singapore on Friday uith other HoUywood celebrities m the luxury615 words
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Article240 1936-03-02 15 Thrills In The Harbour YACHT CLUB REGATTA i i FRESH easterly breeze raised c choppy seas m its path over Singapore's harbour on Saturday afternoon I nd added thrills to the sailing races t i the Royal Singapore Yacht Club binnual regatta. There were no casualties but some plendid rating240 words
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Article221 1936-03-02 15 The annual report of the Amateur Sporting Association which will be presented at the annual general meeting I to be held on Thursday, Mar. 5. at Mr. Khoo Eng Watt's residence, at 41, Craig Road, at 8 p.m. sharp, states that j Lhe membership is 59 members and221 words
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Article685 1936-03-02 15 Full Scores Of Local and Up-Countr y Matches QINGAPOFE cricket is now m full swing again and a number M of matches were played during: the week end. Saturday's games were reported below while Sunday's matches appear on Page 16. Several matches were also played up-country. OATIKDAYS opening685 words
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Article332 1936-03-02 15 The Rest Defeat Public Services The Singapore Recreation Club opened their cricket season with a team of twelve, representing the Public Servants, meeting the Rest. The latter won fairly comfortably. The Rest batted first and declared their innings closed with 145 for the loss of eight wickets. D.332 words
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Article324 1936-03-02 15 Bowlers Do Well At Johcre Rahru <From Our Own Correspondent* Johorc Bahru, Feb. !8. In a one-innings game Nathan's XI beat the Johore Bahru Eurasians by 12 runs. A feature of the game was the brilliant fielding of the Eurasians. S Vandrisen excelling at point. For the Eurasians324 words
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Article191 1936-03-02 15 Easy Victory For The Nondescripts The Nondescripts Cricket Club experienced little difficulty m defeating the V.M.C.A. on the former's grounds at MacNair Road on Saturday by lour wickets. Batting first the V.M.C.A. made 90 chiefly through scores ot 14 each by Nathaniels and Ferguson. Extras totalled 15 runs.191 words
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Article304 1936-03-02 15 TURF CLUB'S GOOD YEAR $53,000 For New Stables (From Our Own CfefTeepond6nt.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. !K The annual general BMtCteg of the Betangor Tint' Club araa held here this evening m the Ml rotary'^ office, Selangor Club, arith Mr, K. L Wat sop m the chair. Mr. Watson, who was304 words
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Article274 1936-03-02 15 BAXTER AND SIMS BOWL WELL Kingsland, Feb. 29. IN the match between New Zealand 1 and the M.C.C the former, batting first, were at the wicket for 325 minutes m compiling 368 runs. The bowling honours went to Baxter who got four for 86274 words
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Article272 1936-03-02 15 Chinese Save Defeat Against V.M.C.A. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. V... A gallant sixth wicket stand by the SCR C. saved them from defeat m a one innings match against the V.M.C.A. at the latter's ground today. The match ended m a draw Batting first the272 words
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Article203 1936-03-02 15 \Y. Thoy'f Feat For t St. Andrew W Thov scored th< hrsi century 10 [local cricket this season when he made 104 playing lor St Andrew's School against tne Malay POOtbel] Association ;l i)n Saturday Th< lehool won by Hie ViCkets The iollowini T F.\. Sulaiman b ilooiansah203 words
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Article62 1936-03-02 15 (.rimmett In Form At Ihirhan Durban. Icb m the hfth and 0 tal I m ieh which opened S>ith Africa finished theli ftrsl Inningi •«>- -day making 222 mett taking svvpi. I I KM Australia won passed s< uth Ai* total, making _EM tor I I 10762 words
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Advertisement62 1936-03-02 15 —.^,s^ ROYAL NETHERLANDS INDIES' AIRWAYS VISIT JAVA BY AIR *a- £?s rs«& butt £Jdb. staus tain resorts WITHIN FOUR HOURS, you can travel from Singapore to a Java Hill Station, with a cool and refreshing climate Singaport-Batavia-Bandoeng every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Apply X N I I. M X L62 words
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Advertisement227 1936-03-02 15 UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OP HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR THOMAS BHENTON WHITELEGGE THOMAS. K.C.M.G., 0.H.1. SINGAPORE FLOWER SHOW 1936. will be held at THE NEW WORM), .lalai Baaai on Friday, Saturday and Sunda; April 3. 1 and .V r:. iron l! nm»«i until 1 1 i i i OPENING DAY Neon227 words
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315 1936-03-02 16 Fate Against Derby TWO PLAYERS SENT OFF THE FIELD (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 29. CEVEXTY thousand saw Arsenal put Barnsley out of the cup. Though leading at the interval the gunners did not become masters until the second goal had been scored. From315 words
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Article73 1936-03-02 16 Twelve cards were taken out for the I Ladies Foursome played on Friday. Feb. 28. and the followng were the scores returned: Mrs. G. L. Eyre and Mrs. A. M. Low 46—12 34 Miss M. Grieve and Miss K. Jones 52 14%t=37% Mrs. F. H. Harris and Mrs.73 words
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Article334 1936-03-02 16 Ramona Wins Dodo Challenge Cup ELLA'S SUCCESS IN "B CLASS HTHE third and final race for the Dodo Challenge Cup was an interesting one. There was a light breeze from the N.E. which strengthened later m the morning. It was a close start with Ramona to windward followed by Kathleen334 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-03-02 16 A SCENE during Saturday's yachting at the R.S.Y.C. Report on Page 15. A report of Sunday's racing appears on this page (Free Press photo)24 words
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124 1936-03-02 16 Australian Racing (From Our Own Correspondent* Sydney, Feb. 22. THE Newmarket Handicap run yesterday at Flemington. Melbourne. Victoria resulted as follows: REGULAR BACHELOR 8.11 1 VALIANT CHIEF 8.11 2 CARDINAL 8.6 3 Won by half a length; a head between second and third. Time one124 words
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Article195 1936-03-02 16 The following are the results of the second round ot the Women's Club Championship competition: Mrs. Kelly beat Mrs. Marriott wo. Mrs. Moncur boat Mrs. Cherry 3 and 2. Ilka. Nettlefold beat Mrs. Wise 2 and 1. Mrs. G. V. Allen beat Mrs. Cameron 1 up. The following195 words
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Article73 1936-03-02 16 SINGAPORE cricket has suffered another loss m addition to that of R. Ashworth, for V. Ponniah who represented the State last year leaves on transfer to Kuala Lumpur wi Tuesday night. Ponniah will be remembered for the determined stand he made last year m the Singapore-Selangor73 words
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Article235 1936-03-02 16 PONNIAH CAPTURES SIX FOR 31 Nondescripts Beaten By Roxy's The N.C.C. fielding a depleted side were easily defeated by the Roxy XI m a cricket fixture on the former's ground In McNair Road yesterday. Thanks to the excellent bowling of V. Ponniah. the Singapore State player, the N.C.C.235 words
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Article627 1936-03-02 16 S.C.C. and S.R.C. Trials WARD AND ALVIS BOWL /A DEADLY FORM The two Padang clubs played trial matches over the weekend and both games produced excellent cricket. While the S. C. C. match saw some good batting displays at the S.R.C. bowlers were decidedly on627 words
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Article17 1936-03-02 16 Portmadoc, Feb. 29. In an amateur international soccer game England beat Wales 7— o— Reuter.17 words
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Article1212 1936-03-02 16 DIVISION I Aston Villa 3 Liverpool 0 Bolton W 1 Stoke 2 Brentford 0 Birmingham 1 Everton 2 Manchester C. 2 Huddersfield T. 1 Blackburn 1 Portsmouth 3 West Bromwich 1 Sheffield W. 3 Leedo 0 Preston 3 Sunderland 2 Goals P. W. L. D. F.1,212 words
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Article140 1936-03-02 16 Porak Association Decision I From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh. Teh A special general meeting of the Perak Cricket Association passed a number of amendt d rules eluding one which provides tor thf election of Individuals as memberwas also decided that In future Bl players should140 words
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Article92 1936-03-02 16 London. F<b The following aro the result of today's Rugby Union mate! < Bath 3 Bristol Bedford 14 Northampto:. 11 Cardiff 17 Blacklu Coventry 17 Royal Air F< :<e 3 Devonport Ser 10 Camborne Gloucester 16 Richmond I Harlequins 12 London W.l M Leicester 6 O.M T London92 words
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Article64 1936-03-02 16 I The following hive been selected I play soccer for the SRC toda> S.C.R.C. on SRC ground: C. Alphonso; A. B Collie, J Sander son; D. L. Humphries. R Barth F W Ayres; N. Sullivan. J. G. Rente:, v A M. Valberg. D C Ross. O C Ross64 words