The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 April 1936
1936-04-20
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Title Section18 1936-04-20 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 14,831. 10 CENTS. i:STI>. 1835. MONDAY, APRIL 20, 193 C18 words
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Article, Illustration1293 1936-04-20 1 Mr. Baldwin Denounces Italian Use Of Poison Gas In Abyssinia WHAT GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL NOT BE USED IN EUROPE? If Such A Thing Were Done People Would Destroy All Governments And We Would Have State Of Anarchy PREMIER DENIES RUMOURS OF HIS IMPENDING RETIREMENTBritish Radio - 1,293 words
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435 1936-04-20 1 Rome Apr. W. IT is Mml-ofßclally reported that Harrar and Jijiga hr.ye been captured. Reports from the southern front claim that a Libyan division, after 60 hours of the most Miter Qghtlcg, defeated Ra.s Nasibu's right wing defending the approaches to Harrar. The AbyssinianReuter - 435 words
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Article, Illustration196 1936-04-20 1 London. Apr. 15. THE builders oi the Que?n Mary wll 1 be disappointed if the vessel fails to maintain over 33 knots during the forthcoming tests, for which she sailed to the Firth of Clyde today. The trials include 24 hours at fullBritish Radio; Reuter - 196 words
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331 1936-04-20 1 AMAZING DEMONSTRATION Bell Signal From Grave When Unconscious AST night 30 people m Singapore watched the inanimate body of Ui unconscious Indian Mfted out of i {-rave m which he had been buried rthve for nin^ minutes. The Indian was Pr :fessor K. Trivedi,331 words
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Article91 1936-04-20 1 Siianyhai. Apr 19 A terrific squai: swept over Central China yesterday morning ufwn extensive d:nnu(/e k property a j d a heart/ v.v o/ life in' re rtpotttd The Cttitl 0/ llaukw. Wuehnuu. a y id HanpaiKi are avimni the aifected a r eas. In91 words
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Article90 1936-04-20 1 London. Apr IX Divert who h.i\ bin I I twining ih<' hull Ol the P O 118 r Par.;, whirli was nil tated ThfU night, after kxiir. iff N Dd II tIM sandy b >tM;m m Glb'a'tar I! Tm day, h -v.- f )tind m tfani iw .«i.<iBritish Radio - 90 words
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Advertisement78 1936-04-20 1 mi X- ii il if ir if *i .l Iff In T^*^"^^3ifc r*fcw x^ i^ --^li^r^^^T! TONIGHT rnnifTAii n»ypc cabaret attraction e C 3? T Al s 15 DANCE THE WORTH -"5 b-iO to 8.15 p.m. (I) mpl *s S ions of 2 English Oudes iDiHHER&DAHCE 1 (informal) 2S Y78 words
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Advertisement48 1936-04-20 1 I Hj^^^^^^^^lJ|^^^^^^^x^H I THE ROTARY CLUB $1| OF SINGAPORE W MEETS TODAY AT 1 P.M. AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL SPEAKER. DR. EDGAR F. MAGNIN ADELPHI HOTEL: TUtSDAY SPECIAL DINNER, DANCE AND CABARET WITH LYVIA JOHN I ECCENTRIC ACROBATIC DANCERS SEA VIEW HOTEL: WEDNESDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE AND CABARET48 words
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Article141 1936-04-20 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lompiur, Apr. 19. All out with the' last ball of the day was the unpleasant experience ol the Belangbr Police when they lost by 76 runs to Selangor Club m a tall-scoring one innings' match on the Padang today. The Club declared141 words
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Article40 1936-04-20 2 Before the Acting Chief Justice m the Ist Court at II a.m. Summonses-in-Chambcrs. Originating Summonses. Motions and Petition. Before Clark .1. in the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. Magistrate's Appeal— Rex vs. Walter Denis Lambert40 words
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Article298 1936-04-20 2 The following ties have been arrar.grd m the S.R.C billiards tourney: TODAYS TIES Russian Fcol— A. G. Valberg and R D Nicholson (—5O) vs. E. H Valberg and G R. Lewis < ioo>. Singles Handicap "B"— A. J Vaz < 50 > vs O. C Aer.a (Scratch).298 words
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545 1936-04-20 2 Both Padang Teams Defeated BOTH home teams were beaien m Saturday's cricket matches on the Padant;, the Inniskillings beating the Cricket Club at the S.(.C. end by 43 runs and the C< y!on Sports Club getting the better of the S.R.C. at the545 words
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Article269 1936-04-20 2 BLOOMFIELDS >YIN THE monthly mixed tOUXMOtnes rompetiticn of the Singapore Oplf Club was played at Bukit Timah y. st<:rday and resulted m a win for Mr. Mrs. C. W. Bloomfield with a net score? of 35 48 cards w^re taken out and the follculng returned: Mr. and269 words
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Article37 1936-04-20 2 Players taking part In the Kep Gcli Club mixed flag competition Sunday afternoon, Ar>r. 2G. art- rein c-d tiiat they arrange their own r> ncrs m this competition and fix up their own games.37 words
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Article64 1936-04-20 2 The following have been selected to Play for the YMC.A. vs Indian Recreation Ciub on Wednesday. Apr. 22. on the S.HB. ground at 5.15 pm J. Bleha: H. Crocker. Kwee Thiam Tcck; A. Zasula, G Day. W. Mitchell; N Jackson. Yap Yeow Siang. Lim Kirn Wee. V. N64 words
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Article23 1936-04-20 2 Selhurst Park. Apr 18 In the amateur football cup fina; the Casuals drew with Ilford 1- after extra time.— Reuter23 words
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Advertisement69 1936-04-20 2 THE SINGAPORE LUGGAGE CARRIER Co. (Managers G. Waddell Co.) collects and delivers luggage within Municipal limits at the following rates TRUNKS .50 CENTS SUITCASES .25 CENTS Minimum Charge 51.50. SPECIAL RATES QUOTED FOR LARGE QUANTITIES AND FOR HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS. BAGGAGE INSURANCE ARRANGED. FORWARDING EFFECTED. TEL. ADDRESS .-"LUGGAGE" TO LET TO69 words
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Advertisement398 1936-04-20 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT! TATTOO YOUR UPS. a»V» Sel« < i fmu pr'tpr h>!out by actual t?st «»m yr.ur own skin w.H; tho 1\ ;!(<:> i!<,irr gcitdtC, Five Ksettißf Now Shades Nc\t r S, en He fore Huwaiin, CtttJ Aotu Natural, T.i tel. FROM MEOiCAL KALL LTD. BOA KD ~~RES*DEN CE. ■w-jc,-ummm.itmait398 words
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Advertisement303 1936-04-20 2 Sinoapocc Jfccc press Hr.ul OMi« v i I'hon rxteMMßt i,, I. |i. Kuala I umpur I'll.. London Oilier 40 1,. I I I'h-..,. t 1.1 1.,,,, SUBSCRIPTION v. Monthly VuarU-. ly alf Y»-ar|> si: < o Yearly Note —Outsl.it (hr usual bank il'mmwmi ADVERTISEMENT Thr rharc.-N t. i FIED AOVKRTISI303 words
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Miscellaneous192 1936-04-20 2 Diary Of The Day High Tides: -9.40 a.m.. 9.56 p m Legislative Council Meeting, 10.30 a m. Koiary Club Tiffin. Adclphi Hotel. 1 p.m Speaker: Dr Edgar F. Magr.in. Annual Genera! Meeting of Local Branch of the 6\ the Missions to Seajim n, Sailors' Institute. 5.15 pm. I Sport Foottmll:192 words
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453 1936-04-20 3 IF C.M.S.N. COMPANY STARTS SERVICE nnese Chamber Of Commerc e Mopes FREE PRESS INTERVIEW 1% coitnectioa with the proposed entry of the China Merchants' Steaai Navigation Co., a semi-Government concern, into the steamei service between China ports and Malaya m 0ct0- this jrear453 words
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Article170 1936-04-20 3 1 1 Men Like Real Life: i < Women Romance i Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 5. Ting publishing season has Between now and the May between 3.000 and 5,000 books will bo published. library has contracted to buy 18,000 new booki during the,170 words
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Article93 1936-04-20 3 N6n To He A Real One London, Apr. 5. fi<» has played the part o! don parades 500 times will aisle to her own wedding m July i Lucle Clayton, the mannequin. dresses so many times said that when married ild be no ceremonial. 1 now that93 words
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Article118 1936-04-20 3 167 Applications For Enrolment The number of applicants lor the Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Force is 167 The special committee that has been appointed v/ill hold several meetings m the rear future to select the required number of pilots. Air-Commodore Sydney Smith Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F.,118 words
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Article86 1936-04-20 3 Summoned For Not Attending Mosque tFrom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 18. A European convert to Islam was summoned at the Penghuius Court today for non-attendance at the mosque en Fridays. nn The defendant explained his absence by saying fee recited prayers at home. ;He was informed that86 words
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Article, Illustration99 1936-04-20 3 "WHEN THE TRUMPET SOUNDS on the Rhine we shall remember that we are Frenchmen", declared General Gamelin, Comman>dcr-in-Chief of the French Army, when he visited Strasbourg, centre of the new line of French defences, the mighty fortifications stretching from Luxembourg to Switzerland. In a spoech he said: "Conscious of our99 words
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Article200 1936-04-20 3 MURDERED FELLOW WORKER OUT OF JEALOUSY (From Our O*vn Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 18. THE story of another estate tragedy revealed at the assizes when a labourer of Sabrantj Estite, near Teluk Anson, was indicated on a charge of murder of a compatriot employed on the same200 words
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510 1936-04-20 3 London, Apr. 6. upHEAP and glorious cried a offering a dozen deep large daffodils lor twopence. It had travelled 320 miles, that bunch of daffodils. The grower had made his profit, ihe railway had taken their share, the Covent Garden merhant his, and the hawker was510 words
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Article237 1936-04-20 3 K.L. Kquals Quarter Of A Century Record (From Our Own OORMPOIMtentI Kuala Luinp;ir, Apr. 17. "I have taken a careful look thtouch Diir records and have gone back a quarter of a century to find anything to rqual this." said Mr. R Burrs. Officer Superintending Police Circle. Kua'y237 words
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273 1936-04-20 3 CHINESE OATH TO SETTLE CIVIL SUIT Challenge To Cut Cock's Head Accepted ■Lupin. Apr II r Tlll\ case m which an aged Sikh named Rishen Singh mici! an old Chinese named Chuah Chen?; Huat for the recovery of a v U ni ul S5OO which the plaintifT all :v<\ was273 words
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Article53 1936-04-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Apr. 18. A MOM. the panels aboard this afternoon's Imperial plane from C alcutta was a bottle of water from the River fordan for a local christening and baskets of fresh strawberries The water badly needs filtering bf fore briii- usable for53 words
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Article88 1936-04-20 3 A committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association 1 will be held on Monday. Apr. 27. m the Singapore Exchange Room The agenda will be as follows: To confirm minutes; matters arising therefrom:- <a> Victoria Theatre. Legislative Council Bills. Bill to Imple mrnt the enforcement of88 words
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Article33 1936-04-20 3 The Singapore Rotary Club m*ria t^clay at the Ad< Lphl Hot Dc Bd P. Maßnin will ad- c C'luh Dr Ifagnin 's a proninc i\ J» wish h •<: i m California.33 words
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Advertisement11 1936-04-20 3 HYGENOL THE NEW tPINE OIL DISINFECTANT VILLAGES AND TOWNS APB 711 words
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Advertisement178 1936-04-20 3 -GIFT from Warner Bros,!- 5 SONG HITS— SURPASSING THE 111. \KT- APPK \l. OK "SHADOW WALTZ"; EXCELLING THE MELODY OF 11Y THE WATERFALLS"— NOW FEATURED IN THEIR LATEST AND GRANDEST Ml SICAL-MIRA( LX. I THE LADY IN RED" jBBB|&& FLAMES INTO STARDOM M a^am m H *t*. mjphkh^^ a^l a^K178 words
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Article, Illustration2780 1936-04-20 4 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON •Preparations For A Great Easter-More Money Everywhere -And Less Unemployment— Problem For Mr. Hore-Belisha— Traffic Control From The Air- Rush To Get Married— The Government's Defeat —And A Reprimand For Tory M.P.sScience And The Criminal Apology '•'"Kri'i, /tpr. If. JVjERRY days for England, these, although2,780 words
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Advertisement75 1936-04-20 4 WAILES DOVE ENAMELS SOUJTIONS. COVERINGS BITUMASTIC BITUMASTIC ura c Tne most e f ficient coattnr, applied vention of corro- f r all lron an d sion under condi- Steel structures, tions of great s"PP I i c d m P'.astic, bituminous water proof For waterproofing Roofs, Cellars, Walls, and mixed75 words
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Advertisement157 1936-04-20 4 Take SANATOGHN and feel thoroughly Healthy You can be Stronger and Sanafoqen incre.iv.v Y our more healthy— Sanatogen strength, for it |hw will make you so. Whether your body ex.KtK tk you are run-down as a elements tint pr» nu< result of strain and worry, vitality. Thus, or whether illness157 words
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Article, Illustration299 1936-04-20 5 FINERAL SERVICE for >1 Veni zclos, the Greek statesman who m exile, t<;ok place at the Greek Church m the Rue Georee Biret m Paris. Photo shows Marshal Franchet d'Esprret an d M Ednard Herriot, the French statesman (m background) at the ceremony. THE NINTH EXHIBITION ol the Midland Bank299 words
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Advertisement91 1936-04-20 5 *yACK couto wo **t //\5 WtfE COC/tO t^t NO £fcAV 7^\fyAßC^r) QNCt TWiS 4H\)THA\ \Ct C/?tAN\/ (roto STOHAOI Pu/vy/i flVc apo'oaise for f ;</'.-' u f })rcc- i BfMl DEUCEOVS ICE CREX M fliX HRICKS OR I V /;^XA /cc Cream oHMei prase Cream make as the best thai can91 words
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360 1936-04-20 6 Only 12 Boys Girls Out Of 150 Admire Parents ADULT HUMOUR KILLS FRIENDSHIP \IMIAT DO CHILDREN RE\LL\ V/ THINK ABOUT THEIR PARENTS? IF THE 3.000 ANSWERS OF 150 SENIOR BOYS AND GIRLS CHOSEN FOR A PSYCHOLOGY TEST FROM THE HIGH SCHOOLS OF MISSOURI360 words
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Article215 1936-04-20 6 London, Apr. 5. TPIIFRK is a schoolroom m the London Zoo where lessons are conducted m absolute silence and only two pupils attend. There are Mick and George, threey< :u -old ehlmparsees, who arc being tau-ht to "talk" m the sign language used by primitive man215 words
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Article27 1936-04-20 6 Mr. V. W. W. S. PurceJ, the Ipoh Fir.st Magistrate, is on ten days' sick leave and during his absence Che O&nan is acting as First Magistrate.27 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-04-20 6 A YOUNG RADIO STAR. This Austrian hoy is a well-known and popular broadcaster from the Vienna radio Station.18 words
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Article165 1936-04-20 6 Singapore Appointment Interests London (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 17. The appointment of Lieut. -Colonel Gordon S. Low to succeed Colonvi n.8.L.0. Gunn as Comsctander, Roya; Artillery. Muliya. has created great m terest m Service- circles m London. Since the concentration of heavy I batteries165 words
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Article82 1936-04-20 6 Shattered Romance Of A Woolworth Shopgirl Columbus (Ohio), Apr 16 Viola Brown, the salesgirl m a local Woolworth store, who eloped and married Mr. James Lin, foster-son of China's President, Mr. Lin Sen, last July, was tcday granted an uncontested divorce on grounds of desertion TheReuter - 82 words
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497 1936-04-20 6 30 POLICE VISITS TO GET INTO ROOM THEN 1 SUBTERFUGE SUCCEEDS v mn Alleged To Be "Captive" London, Apr. 8. QUESTIONS atout a room m m which a woman of 81 was said to have been held "captive" were asked at West London police court, yesterday. Albert Halliday. 55. merchant,497 words
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Article199 1936-04-20 6 RINDERPEST IN SI AM Peninsula Free Of Disease •From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Apr. 17. The veterinary service of the Government has now. it claims, cleared up the rinderpest outbreak m the peninsu a. and that being n has hopes oi beirg able to export from this district disease free199 words
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Article29 1936-04-20 6 Mrs. Beatrice Thompson, well-known to merchants m Malaya and the Far East, is busy at work m England m connection with the coming British Trade Fair m Hong Konf29 words
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Article, Illustration442 1936-04-20 6 YOUNG MAN FINDS TREASURE EXPERTS MISSED Cairo, Apr. 8. A RCHAEOLOGTSTS always passed the tomb at Sakkarah. near Cairo, m which Mr. W. B. Emery, thirty-year-old Englishman, has just made one of the greatest discoveries of the century. Those archaeologists, experienced though they were, thought that its442 words
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Article44 1936-04-20 6 ThA »_i i Londow, Apr. 18. me total amount applied for ir tenders for £45.000.000 Treasury Billi was .£74.190.000. The average rate fS T^/ 01 b) IIS at three mo ths wa! IDS. 6 85j. aea nut mo -?ioj ago. British "RadioBritish"Radio - 44 words
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Article15 1936-04-20 6 Mr. Norman Grenier, the well-known sportsman, and his daugHter MisT£ Grenier are sailing for Europe15 words
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Article, Illustration335 1936-04-20 6 WOMEN CIVIL SERVANTS DEMAND "Pay Not Sufficient" PROTEST TO GOVERNMENT London. THREE hundred women Civil Scr- vants protested at Caxton Hall. Westminster, last night, against the failure of the Government to accord equal pay for men and women m the "common grades" of the serj vice. They also "vigorously protested335 words
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Advertisement143 1936-04-20 6 Wire Netting Fcminff Maker niwl repairer of rattan and RerUm Chirks, Canvas and Spring Rliruls. t;np;nilins. Tents, Rags, Blur Srrrens. Rertani Panels, Wire Netting lem mc, Wool huntlncs and Fla^s. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone :M. r >4. OHire: ~fi(i, Kohinson Road. 'Opposite TnleKrunh Co.) Workshop:— 17-A. .100 Chlat Place, Singapore. Orders143 words
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Advertisement101 1936-04-20 6 w* '•^Bf^^BJ j re settled down x| because i i w^^^m Dfllfe JmBBj^B^BJB^B^BH X "EASY-ACCESS" INNER FOIL WRAPPING B a Mature nf the to p.uk I B^ cigarette to be cxtr m ted > I H comes completely awa |vJHB^ instantly accc il It B^^^- H V-RAVEN 1S P r^crved101 words
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Article, Illustration660 1936-04-20 7 Sheilah Graham - PICKING FILM TITLES Is A Dizzy BUSINESS Sheilah Graham Hollywood In Person ..rjj nee, if any, does a y\ to a motion picture? title improve a bad poor title detract kg power of a good by the epidemic and changing now the answers to leries would seem to harder to660 words
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Article, Illustration394 1936-04-20 7 Winning CONTRACT Gm> David Burnstine, Michael Gottlieb, OfVCjd Jaeobp gnrf rrv^.r.' atMfHtttm world's leadino team-of-four aid Imvcnton (!>•■ <~y:.!r, has beaten every other svstert m sir.it- cr SECOND HANI) LOW? AS we all know. Contract Bridge is a descendant of the ancient game of Whist and many of the old394 words
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Advertisement91 1936-04-20 7 I ISI M(.HT TONIGHT! ALHAMBRA IS H > s I QUININE. proplivlactic against MALARIA. n day 2 sugar-coated grains <^iiinine Hydrodiloridr. I" take a quickly dis(soluble) tablet, as marte by BANDOENG 'NINE FACTORY. 111 mark. ■•I l '"Htle of 50 i. t)hts SO 90 a tube of 10 (,i $0.^5.91 words
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Advertisement53 1936-04-20 7 K. N. I. L. M. (ROYAL NETHERLANDS INDIES' AIRWAYS) YOU NEED IT ESCAPE THE HEAT ENJOY THE COOL CLIMATE OF THE JAVA MOUNTAINS Singapore Batavia Bandoe ig every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday m a little over 4 nours Apply K.ti.l.L.fi/1./K.L.M. Offices 49 Stratford Rmd, or to any Booking Agency m53 words
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Miscellaneous652 1936-04-20 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Singapore ZHI <Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya LtdJ Wavelength 49.9 metres p.m. 6 Recorded music. 6.45 News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. 7 Relay of concert artistes from the ZHI studio. Mrs. Hilda Witte songs. Sanctuary (Hewitt) I'm Longing For You. (Hathaway)652 words
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Miscellaneous465 1936-04-20 7 d'Aranyi (violin). 650 A religious service (Presbyterian), relayed from Govan Oid Parish Church. 7.20 Greenwich time signal. 7.35 Orchestral music. 7.45 Talk: "Living m the Past" a.OO Weekly newsletter, sports summary, and announcements. 3.20 Close down. Transmission 2 The fallowing frequencies will be used: GSJ 13.93 m., GSG 16.86 m.,465 words
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904 1936-04-20 8 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1936. Imperial Airways lAS many people had anticipated, following the recent announceJ ment by Imperial Airways of their scheme ior a lour-and-a-half day service from Europe to Singapore, the X.L.M. have now gone one better by informing the public that they will shortly904 words
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Article310 1936-04-20 8 Professor B. M. Johns, acting S-nior Surscon. Singapore, has returned from local leave at Fraser's Hill. Miss Powell. Matron. Infant Welfare Ortre. Kuala Lumpur, is going on leavt next week. Captain C. S. Philpott. of the Ch-shire Regiment, has arrived m SerembftO and assumed duties as Aiji'tant310 words
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Article382 1936-04-20 8 IT is a curious fact that the Rhineland, which has made so ominous a reappearance m the news, was probably a good deal better known to Englishmen of the wealthier sort a hundred years ago than m our own time. for whether an Englishman of that382 words
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Article981 1936-04-20 8 THE Misses Pollitt always walk n 1 cfown the Front before breakfast m Papa's time, and new they go on doing it. though it is at least thirtyyears since Papa said. "The morning air is excellent for the lungs girls Breathe deeply." and Mamma add.d anxiously. "But take981 words
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Advertisement155 1936-04-20 8 fe* DORN 1020 4 i£*S\ Wjg GTILL GOING jW'Jfiffyt** i >(A*'| OLD lliliilll /SPi'* CALDBECK'S PHONE 5933 -i**-N Telegraphic Address: w> o m uUUUffUUU The mosi rharmi.ißh Mti ated Hotel m the Island. Ideal for permanent residents RESTAURANT Tab* d'hote and a la carte COCKTA'L BAR LOUNGE TENN!« DINNER DANCE,155 words
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Advertisement60 1936-04-20 8 EVERY WOMAN IS PLEASED if she has something to hang round her neck. Or. failing that, somebody to twist round her little finger. More power to the woman that can show her husband the indispensable aspects of "GAFLAC" FIRE AND BURGLARY POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD.60 words
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230 1936-04-20 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - NORTH CHINA TO BE DOMINATED BY ARMED FORCE Japan 9 s Arrangements Said To Be Complete TROOPS TAKE UP POSITIONS SOUTH OF GREAT WALL Shanghai. Apr. 10. IN spite of repeated denials by members of the Japanese North China Command, diplomatic circles m Peiping believe that the Japanese Government has230 words
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Article, Illustration50 1936-04-20 9 v movement nhith threaUrs to make still more ::tical situation, paraded through the streets of on Independence Day. There is evidence organised c:n European Fascist principles, cngth and coßtliUM to draw a steady flow of cob ist of a blue shirt worn with the tradiof officers a Sam Browne belt.50 words
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Article712 1936-04-20 9 MUSSOLINI IS ONLY PLAYING FOR TIME niton, Apr. 18. THI rep Its chairman Senor lariaga, announcing the [Torts at conciliation m the Italo-Abyssinian dispute was approved this afternoon by the ige m th r report ped the appeal sent 3 u> the Ethiopian andBritish Radio - 712 words
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Article75 1936-04-20 9 Dae In Singapore This Morning (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 19. \§R. C. J. Melrose, the well-known airman, arrived m Penang at noon today after a liesurely and uneventful flight ftom England m the new plane m which he is making a goodwill mission trip75 words
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Article97 1936-04-20 9 Summer timo came into force In i Great Britain at 2 a.m. yesterday I morning. An assistant fanned him with a handkerchief. His head moved, then his right leg, and m a few moments Professor Trivedi stood up. He was later presented with the emb'am of the Malayan97 words
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Article49 1936-04-20 9 Wellington, Apr. 18. ACCORDING to a statement made b> Premier Savage of New Zealand endeavours to secure a seat on the Council of the League of Nations will be made next September m succession to Australia, whose period will then be terminated. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 49 words
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350 1936-04-20 9 Pledge To Millions Of New Voters NOT TO ADVISE THEM HOW TO VOTE London, Apr. 18. IN the course of a broadcast address tc all the people of India the new Viceroy. Lord Linlithgow. said it would be his duty throughout the anxioiu period aheadReuter - 350 words
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Article110 1936-04-20 9 Five Die From Exposure In Black Forest Berlin, Apr. 18. Tragedy befell party Of 28 Er.glish schoolboys on an excursion m the Black Forest. They were caught m a fierce snowstorm and lost their bearings, but eventually reached the hamlet m Hoisgrund m the Schauir.sland district lateReuter - 110 words
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Article23 1936-04-20 9 Washington. Apr. 19. The death is announced of Mr. Louis McHenry Howe. President Roosevelt's secretary and political adviser— Reuter.23 words
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48 1936-04-20 9 CRAVE SITUATION IN JAFFA Jerusalem, \nr. 10. ASEKIOI s situation has developed m Jaffa, where Arab and Jewish clashes necessitated police baton charges. It is reported -that some shots were fired, resulting m several deaths. The military have been called m. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article103 1936-04-20 9 INTERN ATION AL TIN MEETING No Decision Expected On Quota Question l-;>nd«m, Apr. IK I.mdon tir. circles do not frnUctpftl Wednesday*! meeting of the i lernationai Tin Committee at Tin Bagi* will result m any rhange m tneqU9U .believing that only the renewal <>t restriction and the questions Ci SiamReuter - 103 words
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Article356 1936-04-20 9 No Military Occupation Of Dardanelles Ankara. Apr 17. a thnl-oAcial Turk-, ewi Agency declares that tbi report thai the Turkish troops have entered the demilitarised zone is baselesi tad states that no meeting ol the Turkish Cabinet has been held this week. Reuter London. Apr IS TiiAr MrReuter - 356 words
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Advertisement49 1936-04-20 9 p^D!SASTER ur v. Jirily noods yet ;tvain ;m'd smile and lild we have much to be But if we lose our th« future can hold littl till I restored the hope i courage of many by RUM of their ailments. II Will Ashton, '<>. Orchard Koad, SINGAPORE. fret drscriptive booklet.49 words
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Advertisement79 1936-04-20 9 DENSMORE SHUTE AUTOGRAPH GOLF CLUBS. BALANCED /g EMiSE FACE if Wh THE CL'ja Mi WK^—*aM^^^^^^F ting surface. PRICE $13,50 KAr4i ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. Bia mTlo TONIC FOOD Send th/s Coupon for FREE sample I Send 10 cents m cash or stamps, to I I cover postage and79 words
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Article1184 1936-04-20 10 Fraser and Co. 's List BATUBDAT, APRIL 18, 1936. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampul Tin <4s> 5s 3d 6s A am Kumbaiif? <£) 28s 6d 29s (id Austral Malay (£> 58s 66 s&> 6d Aycr Hit urn (sx> 14s 6d 15s 3d Aypr Wen* ($1) 1.67!*1,184 words
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Article227 1936-04-20 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Saturday's Sing pore Quotations Apr. 18 SELLING London, 4 months' .sight 2 4 3 32 London, 3 months' eight 243 32 London. 60 days' .sight 2 4 1 16 London, 30 dayd' sight 2|4 116 London; demand 2 4 1 32 London, t.t. 2 4 1227 words
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Article98 1936-04-20 10 During the week ending Apr 11, lO3'>. t red pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 10,319 case.?, i which! 10.04: (62 per cent) cases were tj c United Kingdom, 200 <2 per cent) to the Continent of Europe. 3.200 <h per cent) caies tj Canada, wit98 words
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Article1586 1936-04-20 10 LONDON MARKETS SHOW RESILIENCE Tea Shares Depressed (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 9. THE current three weeks' Stock Exchange Account, which is about to be broken by the Easter holidays, is making better progress than might have beer? expected after the disturbance caused by the international crisis. As your1,586 words
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Article52 1936-04-20 10 London Closing Quotations April IS Method Oi Parity btfOW R.de I Centre Quotn M v ParlS Francs t() ***** New York |Q B 408 Amsterdam Guilder;; to i: 12 ;.j HOI* Kong.. P tT dollar fchun^ hal Per dollar ls L >, >(1 KObC Por y >n52 words
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85 1936-04-20 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Apr 18. U oVlmk roon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.RS.S. m cases •P.OB April 2(5 15 16 27 116 Good FAQ. m cases FOB April 26 1316 26 15 1C No.UC.RAB (Spotloose) <aVardablc Singap ire) lv; 26 7 < May June 27 27' July Sept. 27'85 words
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Article79 1936-04-20 10 London. Apr. If. Gilt edged securltlei encounted son* vestment demand <m ttie Stock Exchange today, while the Improvement m the statistical posit] >n Attracted ittentloa to rubbers Elsewhere, Cables and Wircirss. pre i renee were prominent rising from 119% to 112'- Otherwise mcYera ats were small oik and79 words
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Article198 1936-04-20 10 From London 1 p. m April is RUMMER: Steady lluycrs Sellers Hirers London Spot 7 «d 711 16d Pr usU July-Sept. 711 16d 7^,d p, 7,, Oct-Dic 713 16U. 7' K d 7 -i d Jan-Mar 7- H d. 7 15 16d Prevlou STOCKS: London: 71.940 tons198 words
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Article111 1936-04-20 10 Apr ML 1 7 I American Can Com ilv i AMrtaaa TOapboM tad t< i< mpii ivi% I-,.. Atehi i m Railroad H2 i j M Chesapr Dllp HI 1 }-,i U7 iiraitom iip, m Oantral Beetrlc M GeiH-rai M"!ir.s Qo drich Qo fly. 11-.t«T-T»'irph(»lH' .Hid Telcgranta111 words
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Article425 1936-04-20 11 MARKET PRICE LIST Singapore, Apr. 17. Brr .f steak Katl 32 H tew or curry do 25 f\\\e\ steak lb. 50 Mutton, Australian do 35 Pork, lean Kati 40 p ik lean and fat (Ist quality) do 34 rOULTEY locally reared) Kati 48 nnrks each 40 Kati 32 (locally reared)425 words
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Article69 1936-04-20 11 London, Apr. 17. issued by the Ministry of jort show that the gross amount ll puymer.t of licences for road eriiS c L UBued dur ing the three months Fp b 29. last was £20,018,420. In Pspondir.g period of last year nount was £18.803.957. mer h F Ule69 words
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1366 1936-04-20 11 LANG AT RIVER (SELANGOR) RUBBER CO. Annual Meeting In Colombo THE 30th ordinary general feting of shareholders of the Lanffat River (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was he!»l at the registered office of the company, Invcrcsk House, MeCallum Road, Colombo. Present:— Mr. A. F. Patterson (diroi--,y ton m the chair; Messrs.1,366 words
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Article207 1936-04-20 11 Decline Shown By Drop In Remittance To Amoy INDICATIVE of the continue 1 decline ■•I Chines? business enterprises m the South Seas, the remittances sent back to Amoy from tho Chinese residinu thrre have dropped to $11,636,925 m trr las' year as against $20,000,000 of207 words
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Article23 1936-04-20 11 Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Tribe, of Blenheim Estate, Teluk Anson, are spending a holiday at the Selangor Club's Branch on Fraser's Hill.23 words
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Article54 1936-04-20 11 Malta. An Ordinance enacts that lectures m I the courses m Science and Medicine m (the University of Malta are to be deli- vered m English instead of m Italian This supplements an earlier Ordinance issued this year which maie English the medium oi instruction54 words
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Article41 1936-04-20 11 Calgary. Shorthorn cattle from the King's "EP." ranch at High River, won high awards m the annual Spring show here. In the class for bulls. "Princeton Onward" won the championship, and "Princeton on Guard" won a reserve ribbon.41 words
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Article33 1936-04-20 11 Mr. C. F. C. Ayre, Headmaster of Anderson School. Ipoh. for many years, is going home on retirement at the end of this month. He will be succeeded by Mr. L. D. Whitfteld.33 words
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Article129 1936-04-20 11 Friend's U I Killed Him With My Car" r.iris. The mysterious iHuppoinnm ft! wralthy Gorman Merchant Henri Bing from his hone 111 I 1 had a sensational ■eqoel heit A friend. Henri Chcv.i. •ci 24. questioned by the police, declared, took him lor rid" m my129 words
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Advertisement193 1936-04-20 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. H of MM of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50.000 .000 Issued and Fully Paid-up S^o.ooo.uOO Reserve Fund: SWlin- E 1.500.000 Hong Kong Currency193 words
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Advertisement501 1936-04-20 11 CHARTERED BANK or i\m\. \rsTß\ii\ \ni> CHPM i tan <•!])■ rated In nd t>v R >v..' Paid up eaplf U In W si Re md Rraenri L Pl (MII (I'M! m \i> mfKli iiB. Hi.Ov)]) I/u.dnn F 2 Asrt <if> and Rrunrlirs Alof Star Dollo Saigon A:. itaar lii b501 words
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Article146 1936-04-20 12 Belgrade. Twelve peasant lads from the vUlgfe of Osijek have just boon brought before a Croat magistrate on the unusual charge of stealing a railway. Between Osijek an^ Zirostinji there ran a narrow-gauge railway four miles ir length on which there were only two trains a day.146 words
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Article136 1936-04-20 12 Mr. Hore-Relisha's Prophecy London. Roads 140 ft wide were envisaged by Mr. L. Hore-Belisha. the Minister of Transport, m a speech at the annual dinner of the Devonport Mercantile Association, at Devonport. Referring to the issue of a new circular on the principles of road136 words
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Article41 1936-04-20 12 The mail and passenger vessel s.s. Porthos from Pondicherry is expected to arrive on Wednesday. Apr. 22. at 7 a,m. and sail on the same day at 11 o m ;w ar s? lgoni Tour ane and Haiphong Berth: The Roads.41 words
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Article520 1936-04-20 12 WARSHIPS OF THE FUTURE Cruiser-Carriers Of High Speed WEAKNESSES OF THE BRITISH WAR FLEET London, Apr. 8. BEFORE very long the progress of naval tactics and naval architecture may lead to the evolution of a new type of warship a type which will combine the most desirable characteristics of the520 words
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Article562 1936-04-20 12 TEST CARRIED OUT IN RECENT MONTHS Experiments On Und And Sea London. TTHE sub-committee of the Committpp of Imperial Defence appointed to investigate the vulnerability of warships to air attack is hard at work. Sir Thomas Inskip announce In Mm Hruse of Commors last week that562 words
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Advertisement463 1936-04-20 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In P.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5413— Puufe MJI LLOYDS AGENTS. C BOOKING. AGKNTA FOB HDIHAIHt MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. KOYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN MMMC iWPBID^ CRUIVJT (Incorporated In England) rt«AVEL SYSTW*^ THE "EMPRFSS" ROUTE ofTcrs TRANS-PAC lI IC SERVICES via MWOUILjD or direct KMPRKSS to VANCX>UVLR—463 words
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Advertisement107 1936-04-20 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE OF BAIIJNOB Bj Fortnlfhtly PaMrnger StnmM Brturm Kirnxmin, Port Sudan. Marseilles. Palma and rnfUni HO.MFWARI) SAIIINi.s Port of l)L\rinb»rka(»'.n Pl\ month 1-r.ive* K*iifo»« rvx.v 2 CHlNr)\vrfJ KFMMKNI>iNh BHAMO AMAHAI-f-'MA ■AOAIMO BUHMA YOMA PEGU chindwin kemmi:ni»i BHAMO AMAK/.l'om SA(iAIN(, a\\- I •imlum Throußh Pasjtafci i.;t fare* tn Btr<s107 words
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Miscellaneous455 1936-04-20 12 Local And Foreign Mall Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm Thursday 7.45 a m Alor Star: Mon. to Prl. 7 45am Saturday 7.45 am. and 7 n m Ipo: Weekday*; 7.45 ajn. and 7 p.m Klang, Kuala Llpis. Port Swettenham. Talping and Telok Anaon: Weekdays* tpm455 words
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Miscellaneous109 1936-04-20 12 SINGAPORE 11 1 HIM Hk Ships aloncMiir (i,, Uh txptcM U Irrivr fast Wharf (Kntri,,, i.,, R ..r. H >!a.n Wharl «l titr...,. Op f(n No II; Pr- I Maru 7 Kmpirr Dork (r.nlr.imr f,,,, Cltf mi i >n rnrlu ;i8 Kmpiri- Do.k ,X i(( li( Bumatra M im 1109 words
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Advertisement506 1936-04-20 13 BRITISH INDIA i P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS I>ue D TMUM Spor«. T«nn»»e Spore. If 6b. lOifi 6000 Apr 22 SOMALI 6.810 July 1 CHITRAL Ib.OOO Apr 24 NALDERA i 6 000 J v 3 6.500 May 6 KAISAR-I HIND ***** 117 17 000 May 8 BANGALORE 6000506 words
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Advertisement627 1936-04-20 13 BfcAUSTER CO., LTD. [AND REDUCED] (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. i (Incorporated m Eng end.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGI OM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS Ar D SUEZ CANAL ACCETTING CARGO lOK MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. NUoriiri Hue Nan* t CIIY OP BHISIOL Havre London627 words
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Advertisement1151 1936-04-20 13 smrriNG THE BLUE lI'NNIX LINK (CKean 4.* Oa KhJ«w S.e.mshin Co (***** LM Steam Snip Co Ltd., and t "hina MJtual thr «in.< <| wi, sUi Lid Sleani Nax^alion 10, Lld.» I iir Suanak strain.hip o IM Thr St. aits Sicam hip (0.. Ltd. Tl.i- Aiiliau,, O.tr»Ul I mr li<l1,151 words
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Advertisement664 1936-04-20 14 K. P. M. <)V TBN NOORT Monday. Apr 20. Belawan-Deli. BOTH Monday, Apr. 20. Muntok, Batavia and Cheribon. INIKUW ZEELAND— Tuesday, Apr. 21, Batavia, Semarang, Sourabaya, Brisbane. Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. KAMPAR— Tuesday, Apr. 21, Bengkalis, Paneh, Berombang, TanjongMongeidar. Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. THKDENS— Wednesday. Apr. 22, Mutok and Palembang. CREMER-664 words
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Advertisement603 1936-04-20 14 JOINT SERVICE o/ PRINCE LINE -SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Doe Singapore Singapore New York. MS. SILVERCYPRESS Anr 23 Apr. 27 June 7 M.S. SIAMESE PRINCE May 4 May 11 June 22 M.S. SILVERWALNUT Miy 18 May 25603 words
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Advertisement583 1936-04-20 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR KAST, SOITII AND WKSI Ml|, x AND SOITII AMUCK Yeifuku Maru Dakar via Durban. LoMtO M Duala. Pi>rl Harcoiirt. L.v c Accra. Tucoradl. Cirand H.i.wih j Bouet. Monrovia and Conakry fLa Plata Maru Hucnos Airrs via Colomh., m Cape Town. Rio do Janeiro, Sanl«»s MonU'video583 words
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289 1936-04-20 15 I m Interrupts Play SfER TAKES 6 WICKETS I )R 9 RUNS IN 8 OVERS fared badly yesterday against the Merchants l«.iiinanu*nt match on the Padane st uuy had sf ored only 80 for nine wickets at am Interfered. Just over three hours passed before289 words
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Article, Illustration293 1936-04-20 15 "DIEHARDS" DEFEATED Done, Said! Middlesex Reft., o. adium crowds nfall oi the ftiddleu feel ol a nippy, eleven m a •natch at Anson hackneyed soccer hards" were graced, for up to <nm they fought ii' 1 charmed goal n brilliant form left with the x will be, as ipple m293 words
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Article237 1936-04-20 15 City And Suburban, 2,000 Guineas And Derby London, Apr. 17. -overs yesterday on the City and Suburban to be run at Epsom ■j!j April 22. over a distance of l l^ miles, the 2 000 Guineas to be run at N- wrnarke^ on Anril 29 and the Derby237 words
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Article53 1936-04-20 15 The following will represent the S.R.C vs. S.CR.C on th'e S.R.C. ground at 5 p.m. today: C Alnhonso: H. Humphries (cant.). J. Ritchie; L. Reutens. F. Ayres. R. Barth: G. C. Ross. D. C. Ross. A M. Valbers. J. Reutens. N. Sullivan. Reserves: O. C. Aeria. A. B.53 words
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Article, Illustration29 1936-04-20 15 phnto.) THE BAN!) of the Middlesex ReftnTeal playing: on the Aim,,, Road field on Saturday, when the "Pichard s" were defeated 2— ft hv Malay Football team. Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-04-20 15 photo.) 1 -VI" during Saturday's match on the Padang hptuPPn S.C.C. and the Inniskillingx. The t o!Jiers won by 43 runs. Free PressFree Press - 23 words
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Article, Illustration1060 1936-04-20 15 La Reynarde f s Surprise Win PURE GOLD PAYS DIVIDEND OF 195 DOLLARS (From Our Own Correspondent) Peuang, Apr. 18. T'HE first day ol the Penang Turf Club meeting which opened m dull weather today, was marred by rain which fell at theFree Press - 1,060 words
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Article519 1936-04-20 15 CEYLON SPORTS CLUB DEFEAT TERROR And Draw With Indian Assn. CLUB BOWLERS GET SAILORS ALL OUT FOR 77 TJ M.S. TERKOR were beaten at cricket by the Ceylon Sports Club yesterday at Balestier. The home team batted first and declared their innings closed with !70 for three wickets, Paramsothy contributing519 words
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Article34 1936-04-20 15 The Municipal Services, having withdrawn both their "A" and "B" teams from the Commercial Cup competition the match between these two sides will not take place at the Post OrTire ground today.34 words
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300 1936-04-20 15 Perak Overwhelmed (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 19. THE inter-Slate tennis match 1 played today at the Penan* Golf Club resulted m a convincing victory lor Penang, Perak only succeeding m winning two out of fifteen matches. Chin Bet Onn. the Perak singles champion, had300 words
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Article28 1936-04-20 15 Thr pnatch bBtWfn Ihe cj verttmeni Btl VkjW unrJ th« Ete< t/-r;i and Law. m tl-." SRC I<wi narncpt wa.-. not played ytftefdfly owiim to r.nn28 words
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1441 1936-04-20 16 Chelsea's Fine Recovery VILLA'S PROSPECTS (from Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 19. U7 R. ROM of the Albion, (Gliddcn and W. G. Richardson) .displayed very poor form against Bolton Wanderers (Currier and Westwood) and, as the Albion's remaining matches against Brentford and Birmingham are1,441 words
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Article213 1936-04-20 16 Glasgow Rangers Win For Tenth Time London, Apr. 18. A crowd of 100.000 peopl? saw Glas- kow Rangera win the Scottish F.A. Cup at Hampclen Park on Saturday by. beating Third T ,::nark by one goal to nil. The Rangen have now won the Cup i Un times.Reuter - 213 words
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458 1936-04-20 16 G. M. COLTARTS MAGNIFICENT SAILING Guillemard Cup Won By Ramona QVKU the Faster Holidays an KS.Y.C. team visited the Port Dickson Yact Club and sailed two races, eight a side, m their dinghies. On the first day the R.S.Y.C. led by 3«/ 2 points but as the P.D.Y.C. won by458 words
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624 1936-04-20 16 Som Pong's Decisive Victory BABY JOHNSON BEATS AIME RAPHAEL ON POINTS POM PONG, the Siamese welterweight, proved conclusively •J that he is the master of T. Xatori, national welter champion of Japan, when the pair met m a return fight at624 words
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Article61 1936-04-20 16 TUUUFIC DRIVE 1)1 RING EXHIBITION MATCH Budapest, Apr. If. pRED PERRY was struck on the head by a terrific drive with a tennis-ball during an exhibition doubles match. He was rendered unconscious and fell like a stone. H e was loudly cheered when he resumed but his61 words
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277 1936-04-20 16 Hin&ston's Fine Innings R* AIN did not interfere with the cricket fixtuiv 1,, tv. ,i U» S.C.R.C. and the United Services yesterday M the h Lim Green. Electing to bat first, the Chinese were only ..bittotal 113, Henry Boon top scoring with 26. Swc-e277 words
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Article62 1936-04-20 16 Coventry's Ham Win Over Halifax London Today* Nimby Union ma .suited as ***** Bedford 17. Manchester 8 Birkenhead Park 5 Gloucester 5. Harlequin Lekv.st-r 15 B'..i Plymouth Alb. on 3. LV\ VIMI 11 Pontjrp ol ii trial >: g Coventry II H Utftfl ii Cro^ke.Vo 8. Swanst v62 words
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