The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 September 1936
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Title Section16 1936-09-01 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,946. ESTD. 1835. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1936. CENTS.16 words
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1477 1936-09-01 1 6,000 Women And Children At Hendaye IRUN EVACUATED BY CIVIL POPULATION Rebels' Ultimatum NEITHER SIDE NOW EXPECTS EARLY VICTORY Hendaye, Aug. 31. THE civil population has begun the evacuation of Iron m accordance with the request made by the mayor, following the insurgent ultimatum that1,477 words
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64 1936-09-01 1 AS FROM OCT. 1 Nanking, \ug. 31. TD Ortice today despatchi.tical notes to the Foreign nd Embassies throughout requesting the latter to m.- nationals m China they I :ax on salaries. aflla dividends and inyment> from Oct. 1 and from Jan. 1. 1937.Reuter - 64 words
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Article34 1936-09-01 1 ,r-Son Of U.S. Secretary The Interior Chicago. Aug. 31. a police report. Wilthe foster-son of the Secretary of th? shot and feillea himself home m the suburb 01 ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article51 1936-09-01 1 London. Aug. 31. ::-::ig out >f the interD which were examinmwtll t of the Foreign i oi the Cabinet will ■MCttnf of MinLsters do! be a full meet- as some Ministers sUdsy at a consider- London arc not exogarded as a prelin of regular the Cabinet- BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article24 1936-09-01 1 Melbourne. Aug. 31. ol Defence today anGovernment is allot- 15.000 for m defence tcs and for equipment :ion therewith. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article38 1936-09-01 1 London, Ail;. 31. The p^li of warm weather was d during the week-end and on both Saturday and :o 83 degrees Fahrenheit >f southern England. •r today was cooler and of late but continued British WirelessBritish Wireless - 38 words
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Article161 1936-09-01 1 Rumania Becoming Fascist M. TITILESCU DISMISSED FROM CABINET "Triumph For Hitler THE indication that Rumania has gone Fascist is the interpretation placed by most London morning papers on the news that the Foreign Minister, M. Titulescu. has suddenly been eliminated from the Rumanian Cabinet. M. Titulescu, who has been mReuter - 161 words
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86 1936-09-01 1 Simla, Aug. 31. I I/ELL- INFORMED travellers from W Tibet report that the search for the child m which the Dalai Lama is reincarnated has undoubtedly been successful, though the child's whereabouts are still secret and vaguely described as m a two-storied house somewhereReuter - 86 words
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Article66 1936-09-01 1 U.S. WOMAN DIPLOMAT Resigns To Assist President Rapid City <S. Dakota), Aug. 31. AMERICA'S icovian dip'.omat, Mrs. Rohdc. today resigned her post as Minister for Denmark, according to an announcement from the train m which President Roosevelt is touring the drought areas Mrs. Rohde, who has been married six weeks,Reuter - 66 words
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Article27 1936-09-01 1 Athens, Aug. 31. KING EDWARD'S yacht, the Nahlin, while passing Chalkis Strait, collided with a bridge. The bridge of the yacht was slightly damaged.- ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Advertisement65 1936-09-01 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT I SPECIAL DIHMER DANCE 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. (formal) 9.45 to midnight FINAL APPEARANCF OF LOUYS SILV T THE POP( LAR COMEDY AND TAP DANCING TEAM LAST NIGHT non-diners si.oo. SATURDAY NEXT: SPECIAL65 words
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Advertisement74 1936-09-01 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. Afli:i DUI WM^^Jl UHTCI TONIGHT ROOF-GARDEN TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE I DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE I RELLER BAND_| NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE. THE ROTARY CLUB |p| OF SINGAPORE MEETS TOMORROW AT 1 P.M. AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL74 words
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Article165 1936-09-01 2 Traffic Artery At Charing Cross London. Augr. 27. A new bridge across the River Thames near Charing Cross m the heart of London, plans for which have been under discussion for the past 25 years, is recommended m a report just issued of the London andBritish Wireless - 165 words
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Article69 1936-09-01 2 The following appointments are notified m the S.S. Government Gazette: Dr. J. A Cowan to act as Government Pathologist. SS. and Professor of Pathology. College of Medicine, Singapore. Mr. R. A. B Stanhope to act as Director of Veterinary Research and Veterinary Adviser. Malaya. Dr. R. B. MacGregor69 words
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Article64 1936-09-01 2 Invitations have been issued for an s At Home by Engku Shahbandar Raja* Mahdi at his residence. Telok Pulai Road. Klang on the occasion of the j marriage of his daughter Raja Fakiah. < with Raja Suleiman bin Raja Moham- i mcd. Malay Officer. Kajang. on Sun-ii day. Sept. 6.64 words
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Article, Illustration316 1936-09-01 2 WHAT is heralded as one of the outV standing productions of the screen, "The White Angel," a First National picture portraying the life story of the immortal nurse, Florence Nightingale, opens at the Pavilion Theatre today with Kay Francis in the stellar role. The picture paints in fiery drama the316 words
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Article221 1936-09-01 2 Mr. G.E.X. Oehlers To Fill Committee Vacancy A: a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements 'Singapore* Association held m the Singapore Exchange Room on Aus. 24. it was resolved tha>. Mr G. E. N. .Oehlers be appointed to SI! m? vacancy on the committee. The attention of221 words
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Article61 1936-09-01 2 Shanghai, Aug. 30. It transpires that the two Canadian :hildren of two missionaries named *ackham and Collier, who were irowned while returning to Chengtu rom a trip to the mountains, were )oth aged four and were riding m a ;edan chair across a river when the jridge collapsed Dr. CollierReuter - 61 words
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Letter To The Editor
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Letter1033 1936-09-01 2 MR. LAYCOCK'S APOLOGIA-"AN INSULT TO THE INTELLIGENCE"- PUBLIC OPINION FL OUTED COMMISSION REPRESENTS WO ONE BUT ITSELF— NO JUSTIFICA TION FOR $100,000 RESIDENCE— WHILE MANY ARE STARVING AND WORKLESS—"SACK THE LOT" To the Editor, Sir,— Your leader of Monday with the letters of two correspondents on the subject1,033 words
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Letter90 1936-09-01 2 To the Editor, Sir.—ll any reduction is to be made 1 m the water rate m Singapore, might I suggest that the charges for water m the Rural Boara area be reduced 9 At present the rate is 90 cents per I.COO gallons, against 50 cents m the90 words
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Letter60 1936-09-01 2 To the Editor. Sir.—With reference to your leadei ol Monday's date on the Municipal President's house. I seconded Mi. Geddes' motion only to facilitate discussion. I hope it is understood that by doing so it did not necessarily mean that I agreed with him m60 words
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Letter38 1936-09-01 2 Mrs. Eric C. Watson, who gave birth to a son at the General Hospital on Friday night last, is a daughter of Mrs. J. S. M. Rennie and the late Walter Douoglas Clinton of Ooreguin India, and Cornwall.38 words
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Obituary41 1936-09-01 2 DIONNE,— To Yvonne wife oi Oliva Dionne. on May 28, 1934, at Callender, Ontario. five daughters. Yvonne. Emelie. Marie, Cecile and Annette. Mother and daughters all doing well (as you will see m "The Country Doctor" at the Capitol Tonight).41 words
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Advertisement8 1936-09-01 2 tfSTOKES CUCWTI OF «AIK I »tfIESIH6-COOLH6— IftLIIC. 18 words
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Advertisement156 1936-09-01 2 TO LET, 331 Pasir Panjang Hill. Unfurnished. 3 Bedrooms. Rent $70. Apply Box 575 care of Singapore Free Press. TO LET: Flats at the "CRESCENT" $45 upwards. Also "MEYER FLATS" Tanjong Katong. All sea frontage and modern sanitation. Also offices m good Business quarters; commodious godowns, small stores and shops156 words
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Advertisement440 1936-09-01 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. "AGNES I A" FBAGKANT HAIR DRESSING. A valuable Dressing and Tonic for the Hair. Is strongly stimulating and a sure cure and preventative of Dandruff. The minute it's applied you feel a cooling, exhilarating jffect. Youil Like It PRICE- 51.25 and $2 00 MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. Chemists and440 words
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Advertisement546 1936-09-01 2 Jfree pvess Head Office: Cecil Street, Sin*auor* Phone 5471 7* uL extensions v, m dMlslrliir "H Koala Lumpur Oflice: 25, Java Street Phone: 3683. Penan* Office: 12, Bishop Street *>„, Phone: 1477 London Office: 40/43 Fleet Street, Ua^ SUBSCRIPTION RATES Within Outsit SB? Quarterly S 8.50 Si :i H Half546 words
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Miscellaneous116 1936-09-01 2 Diary Of The Day H.zh Water IU.S3 a.m. 87 ft.., 10 29 pm 10.1 ft Sports Soever: Div. II Midds vs. Chinese at Gillman Barracks. G.S. League 1 1 Marina vs Monopolies at Monopolies. SAFA Cup: RE. vs. Marines at A.R.S Cinemas ALHAMRRA Charlie Chan at the Circus with Warner116 words
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Miscellaneous64 1936-09-01 2 Law Notice For The Day The Acting Chief Justice at Penang ?ourt of Appal. Befor Mr. Justice Adrian Clark in the tad. Court at 11 a.m. Part heard:— S.20 35— Lee Bay Neo m.w.) vs. Koh Boon Chye etc. Before Mr Justice Mundell in the 1st <>urt at 11 a.m.64 words
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570 1936-09-01 3 Instructor's Evidence UNABLE TO PULL PLANE OUT OF DANGER OfMKBIG m a low voice due to a mending broken jaw, Mr ■J J. Sale, chief instructor of the Royal Singapore Flying Club related, at the Singapore Coronet's inquest yesterday, how his570 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-09-01 3 photo). A SECTION of the Dutch community at the reception held at the Dutch Consulate yesterday m honour of the Queen of Holland's birthday.- Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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1801 1936-09-01 3 low feels "different altogether" sony of ulcer- fm nave suffered from Is, flatulence, wind. Ad the joy with H. wrutt' this amazing years I have suffered I am a waiter, so 1 h.-ve suffered on hours each day. Somc- "reamed wiih pain whilst y Ea:h1,801 words
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Article123 1936-09-01 3 MISSING GIRL LOCA TED Dramatic Message "AIISSING girl Dorothy Sate located. Send identifier:' This dramatic message flashed along Malayan telegraph wires from Penang to Singapore on Sunday afternoon. It came from the Penang police who with police of the rest of Malaya had been looking for— Miss Dorothy Nora Sale,123 words
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658 1936-09-01 3 Charge Not Recorded THE reasons of the Appeal Court for affirming the acquittal of Dorai Manuka m Davis uere given yesterday by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark, who read the judgment of the Court of Appeal. The accused was remanded and on the day on which658 words
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Article125 1936-09-01 3 Indian Fined $100 A FTER a few drinks, Hochand, a Bengali, insisted on sleeping m the house which he was visiting, and when told to go home, began io argue. He ended by hitting the other man. Nar Singh, with the handle of a 1 broom, inflicting125 words
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Article72 1936-09-01 3 Teochew Community Forming Association From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Aug. 30. Following the example of the Hokkien Association, the Cantonese Association and the Hakka Association, which have been m existence for some 20 years or more now, the Teochew j community m Bangkok are beginning to draw72 words
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Article54 1936-09-01 3 Drought Causes Sale Of Stock Pekisko, Alberta, Aug. 28. Because the leed shortage m Southern Alberta affects the Royal ranch, the manager lias announced Laat 40 heads ol King Edward"* 160 Scotch Shorthorns will be auctioned, enabling Eastern Canada purchasers, who are unaffected by the drought, to improveReuter - 54 words
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861 1936-09-01 3 Reception At Consulate MR. SMALL ON ANGLO-DUTCH FRIENDSHIP THE health, happiness and long life of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina of Holland was drunk to by a distinguished gathering m the offices of the Consul-Generai for the Netherlands, Mr. W. A. A. M. Daniels at Singapore861 words
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Advertisement136 1936-09-01 3 a 1 Help Kidneys D on't Take Drastic Drugs dneys have nine millions tiny fiit. ra whk-h are endangered by r drastic, irritating drugs. BeKld^y trout. or Bladder weak- ■"•*< you suffer from Getting Uj> \**9 I'alns Nervousness. Diiii- s. Rheumatism. Lumbagoi Burning. Itching, Smarting. or Loss of Vigour, don't136 words
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Advertisement34 1936-09-01 3 r^s/T >4H CLOVFR k RRA C VM er it*" f 1 Sig f gOo<l health bwau *^i for kh. Tj g- J CLOVhK BRAND ln.si.st always on CLOVER BRAVD Mil X It'l APB 234 words
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Article, Illustration720 1936-09-01 4 Sheilah Graham - Sheilah Graham Film Fashions By Few Stars Have Dress-Sense Hollywood, Aug. 19. ""THERE arc few well-dressed women m Hollywood," avers Bernard Newman, designer-in-chief to R.KO. -Radio. "There is ro incentive to dress well because of the lack of functions, night clubs and theatres. Many of tfce720 words
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Article174 1936-09-01 4 Council's Decree rE British Colour Council has decided that green is to be the fashionable shade this autumn, 1 seaweed green for preference which, though sombre by itself, can be greatly enlivened by a dash of rich damask red. A slightly roughened surface m a light174 words
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Article, Illustration65 1936-09-01 4 HOLLYWOOD'S BEST DRESSED WOMAN?: Lucille Ball, comparatively unknown m the movie world, is. m the opinion of Bernard Newman, studio dress designer, one of the best dressed women m Hollywood. Here is Miss Ball m a street frock of satinbacked crepe, trimmed with staiched white pique collar and cuffs. The65 words
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Article502 1936-09-01 4 Careless Handling IT is still. I greatly fear, one of tru outstanding differences between men and women that mci] care for books more than we do And when I say books I rnear books, not necessarily reading writes Catherine Carswell m the Manchester Guardian.502 words
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390 1936-09-01 4 End Of £50,000 Fairy Tale Mansion AFTER FOUR YEARS London, Aug. 22. i HTHE Fairy Tale Mansion called 4T. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, is being broken up. On that site, before 1932, stood ancient Shrewsbury House, m de caying magnificence among its towns and mulberry trees. It was hidden from the390 words
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Article, Illustration639 1936-09-01 4 Women's Unbalanced Monk THE bacon-and-egg breakfast, the essentials of diet, the food frids of women, and maternity services were among the subjects discussed m scientific sections of the British Medical Association at Ox ford recently. Major General Sir Robert McCanison said that it was639 words
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Advertisement32 1936-09-01 4 LATEST STYLES EMBROIDERED SILK UNDERWEAR IN WASHING SATIN BROCADE SILK. HUGE SELECTION NOW IN STOCK. PRICES TEMPTING. HURRY GET BEST SELECTION! WASSIAMULL AS SO MULL CO. 3133. HIGH STREET. PH ONE 7144.32 words
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Advertisement37 1936-09-01 4 LET YOUR CHILDREN HAVE ...THEIR SHARE OF FOOTWEAR He\e are two examples which they ore sure to pick. PATENT LEA- 1.90 ?44?26 i ni BROWN COLOIR. 6472 09 #g i ADVT. OF THE BATA SHOE CO.. LTD.37 words
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Article, Illustration257 1936-09-01 5 H'N ON A GIN! Girl holidaymakers and their sailor friends find a ne* u-e Tor one «f the Navy's bis suns during Navy Week at Plymouth. OFFICERS of the 6th Division carrying out an inspection of "S" Company machine-gun units after a 36- hour "battle" m257 words
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Advertisement83 1936-09-01 5 A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST PRESERVE Quality is always our first consideration, but we are m the fortunate position of beivg able to combine most reasonable prices with quality, due to our method of buying. New Zealand Imperial Bee Honey is one of our many lines havmg a ready sale that permits83 words
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Article286 1936-09-01 6 Annual Report rE cost of living is discussed m the annual report on the Straits Settlements, signed by Mr. J. A. Hunter. Acting Colonial Secretary. The aid ate weighted index cf commodity prices m Singapore represented by 17 principal commodities <15 wholesale and 2 retail*, increased286 words
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Article93 1936-09-01 6 An animal believed to be a seladang was knocked down by one of the trains namtaf between Taiping and Penan* OB Wednesday. The animal was spotted by the driver of the afternoon passenger train from Penang on the line betmtm Bukit M rah and Alor Pongsu It93 words
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Article56 1936-09-01 6 The contract tor the design and construction of the steel suDTstrurtuptor v hangar at the Penang Civil Aerodrome has been awarded to Messrs Huttrnbachs. Ltd.. Penang. vhese tender lor $16,400 was the second lowt st 01 rive received. The highest tender was for $28,500. The lowest m56 words
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Article, Illustration52 1936-09-01 6 1»R. PUNCH E. TOWNSEXD. the author of the famous "Townsend Plan" for the provision of old age pensions on a generous scale m the I.S. He b» here seen with Mr. Norman Thomas (right) the Socialist Presidential candidate, addressing a meeting at which the Townsend Plan was severely criticised by52 words
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749 1936-09-01 6 "The Unpromised Land" 10,000 JEWS SETTLING IN BIRCBIJAN ANNUALLY WHILE Singapore has had an opportunity to add to its knowledge of Palestine by seeing the film "Land of Promise" at the Pavilion Theatre on Sunday, probably few readers have heard of the land of Birobijan.749 words
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136 1936-09-01 6 Siamese Music And Western Notation INTERESTING MOVE (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Aug. 30. SIAMESE music has many tones (or parts) which are not m use lin the Western world of notation i which is founded on the tempered scale of eight notes. The object of writers of Siamese music136 words
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Article353 1936-09-01 6 Annual Camp At Tanjong Bruas (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Aug. 27. The Girl Guides are holding their annual camp at Tanjong Bruas through the courtesy of Captain Colville. Adjutant of the Malacca Volunteer Corps. It opened on Aug. 24. Mrs. L. A. Thomas. Commissioner for Malaya, and353 words
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Article74 1936-09-01 6 Postponement Welcomed In London London, Aug. 27. The announcement of th? further postponement of the International Tin Committee meeting to Sept. 23 is welcomed m London as offering a ray of hope that the continuance of the restriction scheme may yet be secured It is pointed out thatReuter - 74 words
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1214 1936-09-01 6 EXPRESSING ORGANISED PUBLIC OPINION (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Aug. 30. A N'OTABLF speech was delivered by the Resident Coun- cillor of Malacca (the Hon. Mr. G. W. Bryant) at the annual dinner of the S.S. (Malacca) Association on Saturday evening. Mr. Bryant, m a vein of gentle humour, alluded1,214 words
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Advertisement119 1936-09-01 6 Itch Cause Killed In 7 Minutes Tour akin has nearly million tiny seams or porea where tiny germs or parasites ran hide and cause your akin to Itch. Crack. |>H. Burn, also Eczema, Dhoby Itch, RlnKworm. IMmplea, Acne. Crotch-Itch, and ■nnnapore Foot. Don't wasto time with ordinary methods. You must119 words
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Advertisement329 1936-09-01 6 XHE FILM OF THE MO NTH STARTS TONIGHT /—T~ PAVILION 6.15 9.15. inn PRODUCEIiS OF "LOUIS PASTEUR" NOW BRING YOU THE DRAMATIC V r^ m -\^k fl^Xli/ IWV^HnHT^ VTA IpjT fl y The gallant story of the immortal war nui>e who IV/1 V/ /ji renounced loveand luxury for pt*r>crution and329 words
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Article152 1936-09-01 7 Flying Officer Horsey Found Guilty London, Aug. 28. The court martial on Flying Officer Guy Horsey, the R.A.F. pilot who crashed into the Normandie m a tor-pedo-bomber seaplane on July 20, found him guilty on all charges and deprived him ot 14 months' seniority. It also administeredReuter - 152 words
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Article106 1936-09-01 7 The following appointments are i notified m the Johore Government, Gazette: Mr. D. J. Fitzgibbon, Drainage and Irrigation Department, Malay States, seconded for service In Johore as Assistant Engineer. Drainage and Irrigation Branch. P.W.D. Mr F L. Shaw. Senior Education Officer Class B Malayan Educational Service, who has106 words
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Article40 1936-09-01 7 The Klang and Coast Rotary Club will entertain the Raja Muda, Selanyor. immediate past president of the Club, to a dinner m honour of his recent appointment as Raja Muda, Seiangor. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the High School, Klang.40 words
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Article207 1936-09-01 7 European Convicted MR. G. E. C. ASH, of Borneo Motors Ltd., was fined sums! totalling $50 by the fifth magistrate. Mr. E. E. CoJman, yesterday or: three charges of driving his car negligently along Orchard Road a--11.30 p.m. on Jvly 24, failing to stop j after an207 words
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Article20 1936-09-01 7 Mrs. Wiseman, wife of Mr. G. R. Wiseman, harbour master. Teluk Anson, has left for Home with her little daughter.20 words
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Article1085 1936-09-01 7 (Continued from page 8» jRct-Bone rinse her washing, which she'd washed in a flour-bin. And he 'was perfeckly friendly with the whole 'pack o' witches when Mrs. Itch- Wei d and some of the other visitors got up to go "Well, so long. Jenny; pleasant nightmares! I must1,085 words
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Advertisement260 1936-09-01 7 I Not merely a Parade of the famous Quins, .but one of the greatest Dramatic Triumphs of the year SINGAPORE'S BLESSED EVENT! f(<^jf TODAY at the CAPITOL 1 J|\ 1 OPENING WITH 3 SHOWS.. .3. 15 -6. 15 -9. 15 A "Thanks to the Simplicit> with which the scene \&tffi260 words
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1089 1936-09-01 8 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1936. Why The Seabelle? ON Friday afternoon the Seabelli II will come steaming into Singapore Haroour and His Excellency the Governor will make i ceremonial landing after an absence from the Colony of over four months. Normally one gives a hearty welcome to1,089 words
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Article95 1936-09-01 8 Capt. G. P. Walsh Royal Artillery, assumed the appointment ot Brigade Major, Royal Artillery, Malaya, with effect from Aug. 22. Mr. Arthur Brabazon Lake, of King's Lynn, a director of FM.S. Rubber Planters Estates, who died on May 30 left £27.870 with net personalty £25.218. He left95 words
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Article727 1936-09-01 8 So- Man's 1m ml It: The I 'nitt'rf States Irving Berlin Kimf Of Runtime Poets Ami CMi List I tensions IT will surprise many people to learn that there is a section of country m Colorado, 30 by 70 miles m extent, which has never been727 words
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Advertisement179 1936-09-01 8 -I 3 eyciy time j [Caldb eck'si n SPVCIAE I^| TO lIM. THE i.:\i! i BEAUTIFUL^ EXXINOMIC WATCHES CLOCKS ARE NOW ON VIEW AT AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Inspection cordially solicited. IS 21 High Street, No. 1, Bishop Street, Singapore. (Incorporated m FCNANG. Marmite sandwiches arc appetising, economical and quickly179 words
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Advertisement24 1936-09-01 8 For BURGLARY INSURANCE Apply to the GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. 'PHONE 6480.24 words
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207 1936-09-01 9 CHIANG KAI SHEK'S GESTURE TO FOREIGN POWERS Consolidation Of China To Lead To Extensive Trade PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF KWANGSI PROBLEM? Hong Kong, Aug. 31. r»EN. CHIANG KAI SHEK, the Premier and Commander-in-Chief, m J terviewed foreign pressmen at Whampao, near Canton, this morning. As soon as the two Kwangs are207 words
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Article, Illustration30 1936-09-01 9 Tin HH'HWrs and the monkeys still prove an irresistible attraction „,r Motors to the London Zoo, as may be seen from the huge crowd of onlookers m the above picture.30 words
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479 1936-09-01 9 TEN3E EXCITEMENT AMONG PASSENGERS London, Aug. 31. JHE |tafl Cinard- White Star lin. r Queen Mary arrived m Southamp--1 ton water shortly after noon today on the conclusion of the double tourney on which she established records for both westward479 words
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Article138 1936-09-01 9 Manufacturers Restore Old Wage Scale •From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. TPHE Kuala Lumpur cigar manufacturers have agreed to continue the old scale of pay of $1.50 for every 1,000 cigars rolled and the strikers have returned to work. About 50 Klang workers138 words
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Article75 1936-09-01 9 Well Received In Egyptian Vernacular Press Cairo, Aug. 31. The outstanding result so far of the signing of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty bas been the unprecedented warmth of feeling towards Britain m Egyptian circles There has been no sign so far of 'criticism of the treaty m the vernaicularReuter - 75 words
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Article89 1936-09-01 9 The typhoon which hit South Korea (last week did even greater damage than was suggested by the first messages received on Saturday. An official statement issued m Seoul yesterday states that so far it has been ascertained that there are 1.104 killed 1,028 injured 426 missing89 words
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125 1936-09-01 9 Warsaw, Aug. 31. A RMY Inspector-General Smigly has left for France, where he will be the guest of Gen. Gamelin who recently visited Poland and had number of talks on military matters. Considerable .mportance is attached to Gen. Smigly's visit, which may reReuter - 125 words
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Article76 1936-09-01 9 May Be Guest Of Kemal Ataturk Istanbul, Aug. 31. The Nahlin is expected at Chanak on Thursday and will arrive at Istanbul on Friday. According to the Turkish newspapers the King will be the guest of Kemal Ataturk. There will be no ceremonial as the visit willReuter - 76 words
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Article73 1936-09-01 9 Violation Of Territory By Japanese Planes Moscow, Aug. 31. Several alleged violations of Soviet territory by Japanese observation I planes are the subject of diplomatic protests which have been made through the Soviet Consul at Harbin and the Ambassador to Tokio. The Soviet declare that on five occasionsReuter - 73 words
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Article36 1936-09-01 9 Hungary's Strong Man To Retire Soon? Budapest, Aug. 31. Hungary's strong man, Gen. Gomboes, the Premier, has been severely stricken with an internal complaint and is expected to go into enforced retirement shortly. Reuter.36 words
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93 1936-09-01 9 Anti- Japanese Boycott In Szechuan MARTIAL LAW IN CHENGTU Shanghai. Aug. 31. MARTIAL LAW continues m Chengtu, capital of Szechuan, following: the riot during which two Japanese journalists were killed. A detachment of Japanese marines fiom Shanghai ir*tt lor Chungking, the river port m East Szechuan. this morning. The Foreign93 words
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Article95 1936-09-01 9 Former Military Attache In London Charged Moscow, Aug. 31. General Putna, the Military Attache m London who was -recently recalled is the latest to be charged with complicity m the so-called TrotskyLst plot. Reuter. NORWAY REFUSES Oslo. Aug. 31. Norway's refusal to accede to the Soviet's demand forReuter - 95 words
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Article81 1936-09-01 9 Steel-Helmeted Police Patrol Jerusalem Jerusalem, Aug. 28. Despite the reported decision of the Arabs to suspend the strike and violence, several incidents occurred this morning. A young Jewish special constable was shot dead In the outskirts of Jerusalem end an Arab was fatally shot m the JewishReuter - 81 words
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Article20 1936-09-01 9 Washington. Auk. 31. The death occurred here yesterday of Mr. Dem, Secretary for War.— ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article105 1936-09-01 9 Many Alleged To Have Been Executed By Japanese Moscow, Aug. 30. Telegrams from Khabarovsk allege that many of the Russian White Guards who settled on the Manchurlan side of the Soviet frontier have been ai rested and executed by orders of the Japanese authorities on the ground thatReuter - 105 words
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Advertisement55 1936-09-01 9 hf^i^^h the world's best MeUjmß vegetable seeds sutton 8 coBmea. ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. /^^^jm\ You I I love /hem f hey re so delicious different r B /Xt**. vx 1,t., L vCT^i*** *"CIIIIII ll Quirky M&Dir r7 k ti I t& II SAMPLER A CHOCOLATES Agents:JOSEPH TRAVERS55 words
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77 1936-09-01 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Aug. 31, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. m cases. F.OB. August) 26 3 4 26 13 16 Good FAQ. m cases FOB. August* 26 916 26 1116 No. I.X.R.S.S. (spotloose < awardable Singapore* 26 1 26 5 8 September 26 5 8 2677 words
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507 1936-09-01 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Aug. 31 re r t e L"r eprices: jobbe Share ot 1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or. Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c, 1944-64 119> 2 119l_ Funding Loan. 4 p.c. 1960-90 U*% H*tt Wai Loan, 3y507 words
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Article45 1936-09-01 10 The Eastern Extension Telegraph ompany announces that the transit tune on lull rate telegrams from ipore to London yesterday were l follows: T< legrams handed m up to 5 pm five minutes; 5.30 p.m. three minutes; pm. three minutes; 6.30 p.m one minute.45 words
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Article57 1936-09-01 10 Owing to the extension of their b^smess operations T. B. Rogers and P, hii I Advert^ing Consultants and Publishers, are removing from 94 nson Road, to large? and more nn^dern premises at 82. Robinson Road Plete Ar^ n W Install <* a comvxlion of rtm57 words
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Article89 1936-09-01 10 Aug. 31 Buyers Sellers Gambler 500 Java Cube 5.75 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 14.00 Black Pepper 7.371^ White Pepper 13.75 Copra, sundried 5.55 Copra, mixed 5.05 Small Flake Tapioca 4 80 R. B. Siam No. 1 per koyan 1.10 Banja Jelotong 6.25 Sarawak Jetolong 689 words
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Article69 1936-09-01 10 No Rain In Northern Honan For Five Months Shanghai, All*. 31. A serious drought is playing havoc ;with the rice crop of the 20 northern districts of Honan, including the districts of Hsuchong and Lingpao according to an official report from Hsuchong, which asks the Central69 words
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Article202 1936-09-01 10 By arrangement 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 on which a newspaper published m Malaya has202 words
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Article203 1936-09-01 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Aug. 31 RUBBER": Steady. London Spot. 7 5 B d. 7 11 16d. Previously: 7%d 7 11 16d. Oct.-Dec.: 711 16d. 73 4 d. Previously: 711 16d. 7 :5 4 d. Jan. -March: 7 3 4 d. 7 13 16d. Previously: 73203 words
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Article68 1936-09-01 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Aug. 31 Tin: Firm. Cash: £189 2s. 6d. Previously: Firm at £187. Three months: £186 2s. 6d. Previously: £184. New York Tin: 43.37. Previously: 42.87. Copper: Settlement: £38 7s. 6d. Previously: £38 10s. Gold: Yesterday: £6 18s. 3d. Previously: £6 18s. 2^.d.68 words
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Article83 1936-09-01 10 London Closing Quotations Aug. 31 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viousiy Paris Francs to 141.21 76 3 8 76 3 8 New York to 8.8 2 3 5.03 5.03*8 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.91 7.40 3 4 7.40 3 4 Hong Kong Per dollar83 words
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Article196 1936-09-01 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Aug. 31 SELLING London, T.T. 2|4 I|l6 London, demand 2,4 IJI6 London, 4 months' sight 24*8 Lyons, demand 892 Hamburg, demand 140 New York, demand 58 1116 Montreal, demand 58 H!l6 Batavia, demand 85% Samaras, iemand 85% Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand 1543^ Madras and Colombo.196 words
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Article1133 1936-09-01 10 Fraser and Co. s List MONDAY, AUG. 31, 1936, 5 P.M. MINING Buyers SeUers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s bd 4s 9d Asam Kumbang 28s 30s Austral Malay 53s 55s Ayer Hitam (ss) 15s 6d 16s 3d Ajer Weng ($1) 1.55 1.60 Bangrin Tin 17s 3d1,133 words
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Article93 1936-09-01 10 at tij f f tT *C sharebrok^ m their daily report issued wne^llv °?in K buSinesS state that the market was quiet cnZZr!' V^w. WCre Steady a "hou B h a feu of the doll counters were slightly easier. The rise m the price of the metal93 words
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Article162 1936-09-01 10 ITALY TO FLOAT FOREIGN LOANS London, Aug. 29. The money market is inclined to legard yesterday's announcement that Italy has been empowered to Isme treasury bonds m foreign ci'n?ncies and foreign markets with diffidence. It is pointed out that the difficulty m making such an issue at presen* is great,Reuter - 162 words
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Article99 1936-09-01 10 Industrial Favourites Encounter Selling London. \ui On the Stock Exchange [customary week-end eau:i >-h m evidence and many ed industrial tavourites selling. Nevertheless t v firmness remains through Tins responded to tIM I prospects lor an ex < I restriction scheme. Rubbers ruled firm, despite slipping bark mReuter - 99 words
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Article, Illustration117 1936-09-01 11 BOTH WRONG - Winning CONTRACT 2\^^ovu\Qx!iU> Michael Gottlieb Oswald JaeobyandH has beaten every other system m existence. BOTH WRONG arguments are n seem to go Wt art 1 reminded of one which started a month ago and is still raging, although our own opinion is that neither p irtner has any t h117 words
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Article603 1936-09-01 11 TIN RESTRICTIONISTS HOPE ON While Opponents Declare "End Of Control In Sight" (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 17. Uf^ND of Tin Control m Sight!" rejoiced the anti-restrictionist Daily 1« Express when the substance of the Singapore interview with Mr. van den Brock was published m the London newspapers on603 words
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Article95 1936-09-01 11 The death has occurred m London ot Dame Adelaide Mary Anderson, D.8.E.. C.8.E., says Reuter. Dame Anderson, who was born m Melbourne m 1863. was Inspector of Factories m England from 1894-1921, and was a member of the Commission on Child Labour appointed by the Municipal95 words
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Article39 1936-09-01 11 Mr Ong Keng Seng was on Sunday entertained to a dinner at the Chooi Phin Koo Restaurant. Penang. by the members of the Chung Ling High School Union to mark his appointment as Commissioner of the Economic Reconstruction Movement.39 words
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Article431 1936-09-01 11 Singapore, Aug. 28. MEAT Beef steak Kati 32 Beef stew or curry do 25 Fillet Steak lb. 45 Mutton, Australian do 38 Pork, lean Kati 44 Pork, lean and fat (lst. quality) do 35 POULTRY Capons (locally reared) Kati 50 Ducks each 40 Fowls Kati 28 Hens431 words
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Article177 1936-09-01 11 The programme of drills of the Singapore Volunteer Corps up to and »ur the week ending Sept. 6 is as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 1. 5.15 p.m.—Headquarters S.V.A.C.S Dismounted Action. Ist. Bn. Intelligence Section Unit Training. Ist. Bn. Signal Section Signal Training. 4 *A" <M.G Coy. Revolver Training. 30177 words
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Article51 1936-09-01 11 Members of the Penang Flying Cluo entertained the officers of 36th <Tor pedo Bomber) Squadron. RAF., dinner at the E. and O. Hotel. Penang. on Wednesday. Mr. H. E. Nixon, president of the Club, presided over a large gathering which included the Resident Councillor, Mr. A. M. Goodman, and Mrs.51 words
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Advertisement299 1936-09-01 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. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 ieserve Fund: Sterling 6,500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve299 words
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Advertisement496 1936-09-01 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000 000 Reserve Fund £3.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.006 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate. London EC 2 Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo Saigon Amrilsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok496 words
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Miscellaneous194 1936-09-01 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY llatavia— NlßOM m, -7.<r> a.m.— YllA »8.«8 m. and \1»B 31.2 m. ,i a.m.— I P-«n. Yl>.\ 19.61 m. and YDB !5.3 m. ,i> pni. to i losing YllA 98.68 m. and VDB 31 JS n». uynu rded m\ down. rnouncement. li tral worka, gnal W194 words
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Miscellaneous300 1936-09-01 11 p.m. 9.20 Big Ben. "World Aflairs." 1 9.36 The Norris Stanh y Sextet. 10.05 Beck and Aston, m a Lancashire interlude. 10.15 Scots songs and duets. John Tainsh < tenor). Neil Forsyth baritone). 10 35- Brass band concert. 1.15 The news and announcements. 11.20 Greenwich time signal. 11.35 The Serge300 words
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Article810 1936-09-01 12 Non- Magnetic Ship For The Admiralty OF all the developments thai have marked the transition of navigation into an exact science, none has so far affected the principle of the magnetic compass. Many appendages and innumerable gadgets have, it is true, disguised it almost beyond recognition,810 words
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Article122 1936-09-01 12 United States Tenders Show A Big: Increase Washington. Aur 21 The opening by the State tor the Navy ol bid 1,500-ton destroyers has that the cost of warship construct! n United States has ad. SI 000.000 per vessel during the y< The tender submitted by tin Mfc.122 words
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Article44 1936-09-01 12 With reference to the list < sengers travelling by the Jutlandia the East Asiatic Co point M these are due Kb Pefunf on Sept. 22 and m Singapore on Sept 25 and did not arrive on Tuesday as m< m yesterday's Free PressFree Press - 44 words
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Article71 1936-09-01 12 STRAITS/ NEW YORK LINES Freight Tariff No. IS. STRAITS PACin CONFERENCE Freight Tariff No. i> Rubber, Latex. Linatrx and Kevfrt -It is notified for Utfonu the present contra. nte o! 1 per ton Bfcfltnf"! on thes ties to US Atlantic and Ci PJJJ will remain m lorce until N and71 words
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Advertisement484 1936-09-01 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m P.M.S.) i* 1 TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. f*3:* >+ LLOYDS AGENTS. T BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS, f ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SiAM. CANADIAN PACIfIC jjjptlfif GfttAft jf| (Incorporated In Bngtort) j.^ THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES i*a HONOLULU or direct484 words
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Advertisement37 1936-09-01 12 JAVA NEW YORK LINE Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Cape of Good Hope) Arriving SALEIER Sept. H Calling at Newor leans direct TABINTA Oct. 2 ROTTERDAM LLOYD NEDERLAND LINE Agents: I.C.H.V. "Rotterdam" FLo:;S Phon© 507137 words
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Miscellaneous110 1936-09-01 12 O.S.K. PASSENGERS The following first-class passengers left Singapore an Saturday afternoon tor Colombo. South African and South American ports on the O.S.K. round-the-world Liner Montevideo Maru: Mrs. M. E. de Islas. Miss M. I. Regunega. Mr. S. Mitsuzuka, Mr. I. Hirokawa. Mr. S. Miura, Mr. S. Harada. Mr. A. M.110 words
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Miscellaneous91 1936-09-01 12 SHIPYARD FIRE Quincy, Mass., Aug. 20. For the seventh time in a few T months, a serious fire occurred today in the Bethlehem Steel Corporation's naval shipbuilding yards where the U.S.S. Vincennes. a cruiser under construction, caught fire. The fire, which was possibly caused by a short circuit in the91 words
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Miscellaneous668 1936-09-01 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m. Alor Star: Mon. to Fri.* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 pjn. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota668 words
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Miscellaneous463 1936-09-01 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Muinam, Danish, 1,739 tons, from Hong Kong 29, to Hoihow 1.9. Meruk, Br., 3,462 tons, from Melbourne 29, to Melbourne 3.9. Mount Hymethus. Greek, 3,558 tons, from Miike 29, to Kemaman 4.9. Jeypore, Br., 3,209 tons, from Magoya 30, to Bombay 1.9. Laganbank, Br., 3.358 tons, from Telok463 words
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Miscellaneous196 1936-09-01 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the Wharves expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance Gut? i. Islami 20. Maun Wharf (Entrant e Gate fe* Sibajak 18; Mata Bail If 14; Pyrrhus 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Ciate Z\City of Canton 30; Larir K dr 32; 34; B< \/w ri rudu 38. Empire Dock196 words
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Advertisement412 1936-09-01 13 m Jl -=^--1- j_ I I BY P&Oand BRITISH INdTaTJNES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS u« Due 1 -nii.ice Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1036. Sopt. 6 CARTHAGE 15 000 Oct 23 17 Sept. 11 NALDERA 16,000 Nov 6 6.501) 6rpt. 23 SOMALI 6.810 Nov 18 100 Sept 25 COMORIN412 words
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Advertisement575 1936-09-01 13 iTiL rxx« M^*r jnyj^" Ju^# m«^ (Incorporated m England.) t^WMfejw I ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA POUTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCKTTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. St**mrr Due Sail* :iTY OF BATAVIA Havr?, London, R'riani, H'burg,575 words
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Advertisement1040 1936-09-01 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Una Khiow Steamship Co., (193Z) Ltd. Steam Shin. Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co., Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd. The1,040 words
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Advertisement688 1936-09-01 14 K. P. M. ROKAN— Tuesday. Sept. 1. Bengkalis, Paneh. Berombang. TanjongMengeidar, Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. TOBELO— Tuesday. Sept. 1, Rhio. Tambelan, Singkawang, Pemangkat and Selakau. MAKASSER— Wednesday, Sept. 2, Toengkal. Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalnn-Estate and Rengat. THEDENS— Wednesday* Sept. 2, Muntok and Palembang. TOBA— Wednesday Sept. 2. P. Samboe, Toengkal,688 words
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Advertisement619 1936-09-01 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE obid AMERICAN MAttb LINE V* r.v >a i I Ttlfeifc-— 1 fill L -^s' yaTSTf^S. PRESIDENT LINERS THE AMERICAN MAIL LINE PRESIDENT STEAMERS offer you:— 1. A short fast route to Canada. 2. 23 Days only from Singapore to Vancouver. 3. Lowest first and tourist class fares619 words
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Advertisement485 1936-09-01 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR EAST, SOUTH AND WEST AFRICA AND SOITH AMUiinT** Thames Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar *pt Dar-es-Salaam, Beira, L. Marques, Durban and Algoa Bay HawaU Maru Santos and Buenos Aires va Colombo, Sept. i O Mombasa. Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam. Beira, L. Marques, Durban, Algoa Bay and485 words
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185 1936-09-01 15 British Soccer Team And Olympic Games London. Aug. 18. of the poor show made by j mmr to the Olympic Soccer BHttß, it will be good 4 re being taken to en;rt- teams will be given •unity to succeed. n decided by representa- British Associations to l Formatton of a185 words
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Article167 1936-09-01 15 ISLAND CLUB CHAPIONSHIP R. I. Nhtrwood And S. N« Kcll> Reach Final Tals m the Island Club ship were played on moon and resulted as Ktfl H L H. Lim 1 up. beat R. A. Mallai 3 M handicap is 4. did well to take Kellv. a the last green167 words
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Article112 1936-09-01 15 Nlanirnr (iolf Club Lawn Tennis D Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Aug. 30. m the Selangor golf s tournament was Saturday. This was the lies, and Miss Moir. ad a run of successes m l tennis tournaments by Mrs. Pediow after a The results were:— Open Singles, Final:112 words
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Article28 1936-09-01 15 IE run against GloucesPortsmouth. Mead, the s^re left-hander, beat W. G. of 54.896 runs m flrst- y and Hendren have «xct*ded this number. photo).28 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-09-01 15 ON THE BALL m the first division match at Anson Road yesterday. The R.A.F. beat the Middlesex by one go al to nil.- Free PressFree Press - 25 words
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670 1936-09-01 15 5. L. King Wins Dunlop Golf Tournament London, Aug. 18. O L. KING, the assistant at *J° Knole, Sevenoaks, won the Dunlop- Southern Professional Golf Tournament at Old Fold, Barnet, yesterday. With a score of 68+71—130, he beat by three strokes A. H. Padgham,670 words
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Article493 1936-09-01 15 Big Third-Wicket Partnership (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 30. OAIN prevented the completion of the semi-finals of the Stonor Shield cricket competition played here today. Both matches will be continued next Saturday. A brilliant third -wicket partnership between L. B. M. Arifiln and C. de Silva.493 words
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Article, Illustration1915 1936-09-01 15 FANTASTIC SCENES WHEN FOORD GOT VERDICT London, Aug. 18. JACK PETERSEN, British hheavy-weightj v -weight champion since 1932, J was battered into a helpless condition by Ben Foord, the South African, at Leicester the referee stopping: the fight m the third round.1,915 words
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Article247 1936-09-01 15 HULL CUP FINAL BY ONE GOAL TO NIL (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Aug. 29 T^HE Customs F.C., winners of the Johore Bahru D.F.A. league, completed a double this afternoon by defeating the Police m the final of the Hull Cup competition by a goal, scored m247 words
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Article375 1936-09-01 16 S. C.C. TENNIS Revised Ties For This Week OWING to weather conditions there was no play m the S.C.C. tennis tournament yesterday ami the following are revised ties for this week. TODAY Profession Pairs: R W Brown and W. Rodger vs. J. G. Macpherson and A. H. Matthews. R. "M375 words
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Article128 1936-09-01 16 Ties played yesterday m the SRC. t€nnis tournament resulted as follows: A Singles Handicap A Pereira 2> bent G. Tessensohn (-2> 4—6, 6—3. 6—o. R. Pearse < -3» beat A. G. Armstrong (—l5) 6—o. 6—2. B Singles Handicap K. C. Wyllie f- 15 beat C. Eber (-2) 3—6.128 words
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Article17 1936-09-01 16 On account of the afternoon rain, yesterday's tennis ties m the V.M.C.A. tournament were postponed.17 words
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Article29 1936-09-01 16 Lucerne, Aug. 30. In the final of the International Lawn Tennis championship. Stefanl (Italy* beat Kho Sin Kie (China) 6—l, 2—6, 2—6. 6—4. 6—4.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article35 1936-09-01 16 A friendly soccer .natch between the Bata Shoe Coy. and the H.M.S. Terror <. played at the Naval Base yesterday resulted m a win for the Terror team by two goals to one. photo).35 words
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Article, Illustration20 1936-09-01 16 AN INCIDENT during play m the first division match between the R.A.F. and Middlesex at Anson Kd. yesterday.- Free PressFree Press - 20 words
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854 1936-09-01 16 Nimrod - Nimrod (By Good Football Yesterday Brought Narrow Win R.A.F 1; Middlesex Regt 0. WELL, the championship of the First Division will be decided on Saturday. The Royal Air Force working with a precision which was unbeatable defeated the Middlesex Regiment yesterday by854 words
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Article91 1936-09-01 16 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 31. The Ipoh Swimming Club fourth annual gala yesterday proved a brilliant success. Keenest competition was evinced m all events, but the diving and club handicaps were not so well patronised as m previous year. Johnson created a new club record for the91 words
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Article60 1936-09-01 16 <From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 31. In a hockey match this evening Ipoh Colts defeated Ipoh Club by 4 goals to 1 on the latter's ground. The winners, allround, were a better team and scored twice m the first half. The club reduced the lead early after resumption60 words
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Article47 1936-09-01 16 Larwood, who fractured a rib while playing against Surrey at the Oval on August Bank Holiday, had a trial at the nets before the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire match at Trent Bridge. He suffered no ill-effects from the practice, and has apparently made a remarkable recovery.47 words
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114 1936-09-01 16 Badminton Singles Title Won By Waileen Wong THE Singapore Junior badminton championships were concluded on Sunday Miss WaUeen Wong (Mayflower) winning the women's •singles and the Novices pair. Misses Tan Kirn Lvi and Ng Soh Moui. winnin? the women's doubles. The scores m tha final matches were as follows:— Women's114 words
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Article381 1936-09-01 16 Astra Beats Velsheda By Six Minutes London, Aug. 14. The Royal London Yacht Club yesterday resailed the race for the "J" Class which was abandoned on August Bank Holiday, when all the competing boats gave up after Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith's new Endeavour 11. was dismasted381 words
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Article, Illustration99 1936-09-01 16 Malacca Well Beaten In Net-Ball Match The MicNair Girls, who are reputed to be very strong net-ball piayers. lived up to the high reputation they had set when they defeated the Malacca Girls' Sports Club by 27 goals to 7. yesterday at McNair Road.Free Press - 99 words
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Article125 1936-09-01 16 Local Doubles Champions Too Good (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Aug. 31. J. F. Devlin gave a badminton lecture and demonstration m the Penang Free School hall this evening, and partnered by Tan Cheng Phor <Perak champion) lost the exhibition doubles to Tan Boon Piew and125 words
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Article66 1936-09-01 16 London. Aug. 21. The Boys' Golf Championship takes place next week, at Birkdale. Southport, commencing on Tuesday, after the England v. Scotland International on Monday. There is an entry of 126 players, including Phillipp? Boulart, of Bordeaux, who. just inside the age limit of 18. is said to66 words
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Article202 1936-09-01 16 SI AM RACIING Clubs Withdraw From Association From Our Ow.. i The Royal Bangkok BDorti n\* resigned from the Siam R a <W b > ciation and the Turf club Jh i Foio Ciub wili do VJa Ti The Sports Club decided on action almost unanimously at a I ing202 words
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Article112 1936-09-01 16 Naval Base Beat Rest At Island The women's ro!: match betwer the Naval Base and the rat, played at the Island Club on Friday rein a win for the res' The following the scores. Naval Base piayers be:r^ mentioned first: Mrs Higgenbottom 0. Mrs Harott Lim 1.112 words
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Article91 1936-09-01 16 Miss Molly Gour: Camber:?? Heath, the former English eh 1 enter. d the final of the Swec. men's Golf Charr.nior.iMiss Nancy Gibbons, o: worth. In the semi-final round M:s* [Gibbons beat another English girl. Miss Sheila M. Stroyan. o: Sunr.ingdale by one hole, and Miss Gouriu.v.91 words
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Advertisement24 1936-09-01 16 Just Out J. B. PRIESTLEY'S great new novel THEY WALK IN THE CITY $4-50 KELLY WALSH, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN HONG KONG) RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE.24 words
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