The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 September 1936
1936-09-11
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Title Section17 1936-09-11 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,955. ESTD. 1835. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1936 19 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration231 1936-09-11 1 Significance Of LastMinute Request GREAT CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS MAY FOLLOW VISIT Arriving In Singapore This Morning (FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT) KIALA LUMPUR, SEPT. 10. »>\ 1 ARGE CROWD Or MALAYS WATCHED THE WS TRAIN STEAM OUT OF THE STATION TOMi.HI FOR SINGXPORE A PROMINENT MALAY231 words
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633 1936-09-11 1 But She Must First Renounce War London, Sept. 10. THE prominence given by Hiibi m his Nuremberg proclama- tion to the Nazi Party to the question of the return of Germany's colonies has disappointed political circles m London and a lively discussion is expectedReuter - 633 words
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Article, Illustration11 1936-09-11 1 CEOCRAPMV LESSON R>* SUMPS. Tr 1 mTZ (Copyright m All Countries)11 words
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Article76 1936-09-11 1 (Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Kuaia Lumpur, Sept. 10. rrHE Hen. Mr. D. H. Elias, general manager of the F.M.S. Railways, who was stabbed m the neck by an employee on Wednesday passed a quiet night m the Bungsar Hospital, the haemorrhage having stopped. Tho76 words
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Article95 1936-09-11 1 Lisbon, Sept. 9. Tourists on the British steamers Austrias and Strathmore had a thrilling, view of the bombardment of the two mutinous warships. The Strathmore. was entering the Tagus when the bombardment opened, but manoeuvred rapidly and made oil at full-steam from the Tagus Bar. Six wereReuter - 95 words
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143 1936-09-11 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh IF MARSHAL BECOMES PRESIDENT Conscription To Be Made Universal Hong Kong, Sept. 10. ■T^HE possibility that Gen. Pei Chung Hsi. the brains behind the Kwangsi revolt against Nanking, will succeed Marshal Chiang Kai Shek. is mentioned by Gen. Cheng143 words
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Article86 1936-09-11 1 Congratulations From The Air Secretary London. Sept. 10. The Air Secretary. Lord Swinton. has sent to Mrs. Beryl Markham, the Kenya airwoman and the first woman pilot to fly solo across the North Atlantic from east to west, a telegram of "hearty congratulations on your splendid achievement." LeavingBritish Wireless - 86 words
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Article, Illustration644 1936-09-11 1 British Labour Protests ALSO DEPLORED BY POWERS London, Sept. 10. AT the Tvsdo Union Congress at Plymouth this morning an emergency resolution was moved asking Congress to support the action cf the British Labour movement ;vhich recommended a policy of non-intervention m regard to Spain. TheReuter - 644 words
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Advertisement72 1936-09-11 1 ULiii-^^ m\^SWpm HS^^ Wm~ aa. r**-~^"rf^^^^ 1 Mmwrnm '^.^^W A. *i. "M V mm 4m I &Bi PB TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE DINNER DANCE 630 to 8.15 d. m. I (informal) 930 to midnight AND CAFAitET ATTRACTION j CORNELIA 4k KIRDALL T »l ARISTOCRATS OF RHYTHM. NON-PINERS SLOP. TOMORROW -SPECIAL RACE72 words
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Advertisement100 1936-09-11 1 xcvxcZZ SEA VIEW J|L HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH. RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATERTENNIS GOLF SWIMMING SUNBATHING ONE OF SINGAPORE'S SCENIC BEAUTY SPOTS TONIGHT: INFORMAL SPECIAL DINNER DANCE B—l2 MIDNIGHT TOMORROW FORMAL SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL 8 p.m.— l a.m. I DINNER DANCE MI'SIC BY THE100 words
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Article42 1936-09-11 2 Jerusalem. Sept. 7. An attempt was made to assassinate Mr. Max Nuroek, assistant secretary and clerk of the Executive Council. Shots were fired at point-blank range. Mr. Mna k dropped to the ground unharmed md returned the fire Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 42 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter1107 1936-09-11 2 MORE ABOUT HIS STA TUS-WHEN HE IS KINGS REPRESENTATIVE— REIGNING AND RULING —PRIMITIVE CONCEPTIONS—BENEVOLENT DESPOTISM— NO CONTINUITY OF POLICY— THE ONLY BQDY WHICH CAN LEGISLATE IN SINGAPORE— THE MUNICIPAL "PALACE" To The Editor. Sir.— The letter from "Reader" mi your issue of Sept. 5 calls attention to1,107 words
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Letter124 1936-09-11 2 To The Editor. Sir.—l have naturally read the interesting correspondence anent the Commissioners and although not quite m agreement with "Sack the Lot's" views. I suggest that the present upheaval be taken advantage of to abolish all Municipal Commissioners, except the chairman. Why should not the chairman of124 words
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Article130 1936-09-11 2 Yesterday's Calls For The Ambulance The common spectacle of a police constable chasing a Chinese hawker was seen shortly after one o'clock yesterday afternoon on Geylang Road but the chase had an unexpected ending. The hawker fell down and appeared to be m a very weak130 words
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Article41 1936-09-11 2 Visit To Famous Austrian Ear Specialist Vienna, Sept. 10. King Edward again spent 70 minutes tonight with Prof. Neumann, the famous Austrian ear specialist, and it is understood that an X-ray photograph was made and light treatment advocated. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article65 1936-09-11 2 London, Sept. 10. The Ministry of Labour is taking steps to secure the provision of adequate medical services at centres of instruction for unemployed juveniles, since health is an important factor m getting and keeping the employment for which they are being trained. The services will include aBritish Wireless - 65 words
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Advertisement595 1936-09-11 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Annual Supplies 1937. Tenders are invited under the following heads for supplies to the Singapore Municipality from Jan. 1. 1937, for one year:— l. Brooms and Baskets. 2 Bakau Firewood. 3. Bakau Piles for general use. 4. Bakau Piles for Sewerage Extension Scheme. s. Scaffolding Poles, Bintangore595 words
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Advertisement413 1936-09-11 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. "AGNESIA" I FRAGRANT HAIR DRESSING. A valuable Dressing and Tonic for I the Hair. Is strongly stimulating and a sure cure and preventative of Dandruff. The minute it's applied you feel a cooling, exhilarating effect. You'll Like It PRICE:— ?I.2S and $2.00 MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. Chemists and Druggists413 words
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Advertisement414 1936-09-11 2 Jfree iprcss Head Office: Cecil Street S,u* aDttr Phom M7I TTL extensions v, H Kuala Lumpur Oflicc: 25, Java Street Phone: m Penang Office: 12, Bishop H( r^, Phone: n.: l Pe *H London Office: Fleet Str,*. Phone (Vntral »*ffl Tel: "Leadmaiav^ «^ff SUBSCRIPTION Rates Within o- *?**o Malaya Wimms414 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous283 1936-09-11 2 Diary Of The Day m 9 High Water. 8.14 a.m. 7.3 ft., 6.58 p.m. 8 ft. Sports Cricket. S.C.C. vs. Malays F.A. at see. Soccer: G.S.F.A. Cup match at J.C.S.A. Hockey: S.C.R.C. vs. V.M.C.A. at S.C.R.C. State trial al S.C.C. Athletics: City High School Sports at Jalan Besar. VICTORIA THEATRE283 words
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375 1936-09-11 3 ASTONISHING RECOVERY IN TRENGGANU Interest Arrears Paid And $400,000 Reserve WHAT is described by the Hon. Mr. J. E Kempe. M.C.S.. British Adviser, Trengganu, as "a very astonishing recovery" m that State's financial position occurred last year. The State now has a cash reserve fund ot $400,000 and has been375 words
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Article115 1936-09-11 3 First Visit To Singapore By One Singapore received its first visit from a Dutch naval plane on Wednesday when a Dornier Wai flying-boat, commanded by Lieut. Commander Tattenburg, arrived at Seletar with Mr. J. van den Brock on board. The Dornier Wai left Singapore yesterday on its115 words
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1721 1936-09-11 3 DRAMATIC END TO FIRST PIRACY CASE SINCE 1909 22-Year-Old Hokkien Found Not Guilty THE first piracy case to be tried m Singapore since 1909 came to a dramatic end yesterday afternoon when Tan Kirn Khoy, the 22-year-old Hokkien mechanic, was found not guilty by the special jury at the Singapore1,721 words
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Article191 1936-09-11 3 Suspect Arrested After 5 Months 'TWO Chinese armed with pistols broke into a house In Boon Teck Road, off Balestier Road, about midnight on Mar. 27. They threatened the occupant of the house, a hawker named Ho Sum Choon, and one of them kept watch over the cowed191 words
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Article61 1936-09-11 3 London. Sept. 9. The Junior and Lightweight Manx Grand Prix motor-cycle races over the famous Tourist Trophy course m the Isle of Man were won today respectively by A. Munts on a Veloct tte at an average speed of 73.92 miles an hour and by D. ParkinBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Advertisement350 1936-09-11 3 £Z YEARS S RUBBER 6th Oct. 6th Oct. I SIXTY years ago on June 14, 1876— Sir Joseph Hooker, Director of Kew Gardens, received irom Mr. W. H. Wickham a shipment of 70,000 Hevea set ds. gathered m the "rubber forests" of Brazil. Rarely .°> per cent, germinated, but by350 words
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Advertisement200 1936-09-11 3 DOROTHY MORE HAS SOMETHING OF INTEREST TO THE WOMEN OF SINGAPORE. A pupil of Mr. Hornibrooks is demonstrating his famous system of exercises m her Salon at 11 a.m Saturday, Sept. 12. These exercises m conjunction with her zotofoam baths will be of the greatest assistance to the "not so200 words
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Article, Illustration1420 1936-09-11 4 There used to be a time when a Singapore race meeting was as much a fashion parade as a sporting event. As has been so often repeated, the women frankly went there "to see and be seen." leaving to tne men folk the sterner pleasures of backing1,420 words
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Article, Illustration958 1936-09-11 4 Mignon Looks On She is also fond of other sports so that she .will not find it difficult to fit into the social life of Singapore. MRS. F. HILL News has just been received from Mrs. Freddie Hill who, accompanied by her little daughter Valeric, left for i Home onFree Press - 958 words
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Advertisement250 1936-09-11 4 This Simple Treatment Quickly Heals ECZEMA AND OTHER SKIN ERUPTIONS The amazing curative powers of the gives you days of peace and comfort Cuticura treatment are due to a unique and nights of restful sleep. But, beat combination of soothing, healing anti- of all, Cuticura is an amazing septic medicaments.250 words
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Advertisement124 1936-09-11 4 Afe N£W GLUCOSE At the request oi numerous customers Co* Gate nf now introducing a new and improved Glucose Glucose A D <s oure ned'Cina' eiuccse *"th calcium glycerophosphate mo *<tannns .-.■gf^- 0 derived trorr natura. source vis entirely Glucose is particularly ndicatea nthevom t;n^ mWf* 1^ I^^ ana Oiiious124 words
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Advertisement46 1936-09-11 5 ?i g »-;r i r r.-xa^HHBBBHBD^mHHMBB9MEa| mm* iP&L tWRaWm fWWß*^9*?m grk Bfe.-v.-i SPI^^Sl imm IR ■i-kJHIf l ifi/81 r: wnQ hTChWwI &»iSk^Br^^^^B t Ipßb k jiw LL Wl I H ■■■'^\^f i>^%^| "S. C. S." ON THE LABEU -BEST BUTTER ON THE TABLE PHONE 5378. I46 words
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729 1936-09-11 6 Woman's Evidence In Maintenance Case (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 8. A LLEGATIONS of cruelty and adultery were made by an English- speaking Chinese woman, Yong Voon Moye, against her husband. Chong Fook Seong, a well-known member of the Chinese Catholic community m Taiping. In729 words
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229 1936-09-11 6 Ma n -Eating Tiger Terrorises Lonely Squatters From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Sept. 8. A MAN-EATING ti^er is terrorising the lonely squatters at Jementah, m the Begamat district ot Johore The latest victim was taken In on estate at the fool Ol Mount Ophir. A rubber Upper who lived a229 words
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Article80 1936-09-11 6 Sin Chew Jit Poh - To Stay In Shanghai And Then In Nanking Shanghai, Sept. 10. Th? British Embassy and the American Legation In China will soon be removed to Nanking. Mr. Johnson, the American Minister, will stay permanently m the Chinese capital as from October. Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hug:ssen. the new British Ambassador80 words
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Article445 1936-09-11 6 Accused Chinese Appears With Wound Scars (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 8. A KNIFE, a miniature of those used by pork seller about seven inches long, covered with rust and blood, formed grim exhibit m the Middle Court, Penang, yesterd;»\ ,i iloon when the445 words
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148 1936-09-11 6 The discovery that three cases of 'sardines" loaded on a lorry were actually three cases of green peas, led to Cheong Foh, the driver of the lorry, being charged at the Johore Bahru Police Court on Wednesday with the attempted evasion of payment of148 words
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Article, Illustration80 1936-09-11 6 FOR THE BENEFIT of child visitors, Samuel of Speen. the Shetland pony which Mr. Joseph M. Schenck, the American film chief, is presenting to Shirley Temple, the child film actress, was a guest of the Pets* Corner at the London Zoo before being shipped to Hollywood. Major James Caldwell (right)80 words
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Article139 1936-09-11 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 10. A Rover Scout ot the Fiist Johore < Crew figured m the rescue oi a Chinese woman who is alleged to have atj tempted suicide by jumping into the jsea near the Johore Customs Barrier !on Sept.139 words
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Advertisement286 1936-09-11 6 BEWARE OF PAIN AFTER EATING Do you dread your meals? Are you for ever wondering what you can eat with safety i and freedom from pain? Are you, m fact, living m fear and agony from stomach trouble? Scarcely anyone escape this scourge of modern life. Some are wise and286 words
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Advertisement95 1936-09-11 6 YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET A ©TREE TABLET of LUX TOILET SOAP! This offer closes on 1 r Save 8 printed wrappers SEPTEMBER 30th from SUNL J R GHT SOAP save 10 printed wrappers After this date the printed wrappers frQm UMBRELLA SOAP from Sunlight and Umbrella Soaps will l95 words
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Article, Illustration289 1936-09-11 7 Honeymoon At Home And On The Continent 4 gapore couple, who were mar- d at St. Andrew's Cathedral will spend their honeymoon aid and on the Continent. were Mr D H Palmer, of the I Petroleum C> 'S.S. Ltd. son of Mr and Mrs RFree Press - 289 words
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Article335 1936-09-11 7 JEWISH TRADER'S CLAIM FOR $3,200 Landlord Denies He Had Three-Year Lease A difference of opinion between a sub tenant and a tenant as to the exact conditions under whic".: a shop m Change Alley was rented out. led to an action m the High Court.335 words
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541 1936-09-11 7 To Keep Law And Order "A THANKLESS TASK" London, Sept. 10. A special order of the day, addressed f o all troops of the First Division who are embarking for Palestine by the commander-in-chief at Aldershot says, "I cannot let you leave without wishing541 words
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Advertisement25 1936-09-11 7 %1 v^ L^^ m\ Vr" jt&Li. L M Am |Vtl4l mmwmimwsM mw IMMI 1 h o .<j fcxon Gf V% SONGS! DANCES! ALHAMBRA and comedy-25 words
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Advertisement318 1936-09-11 7 ■■■■■^M MADELEINE CARROLL, BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH STAr!| I FAMOUS FOR HER ROLES IN "39 STEPS" AND "I WAS I Pl A SPY" MAKES HER HOLLYWOOD DEBUT IN A I m\mmWvr2immm\ GREAT PICTURE FITTING THE OCCASION! I IBBFL -Jl OPENING TONIGHI j WAS HOPE AMES A MURDERESS Ir^^BJ^ I OR A VICTIM318 words
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557 1936-09-11 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1936. Wak e Up, Singap ore UIITHAT I miss mos* of all here is VV the theatre." How often do we hear this complaint made by the Europeans of this Colony and, let it be added, we can think of no other grouse557 words
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Article449 1936-09-11 8 rEN children are given toys, it ir, not unnatural that they should wish to play with them and, similarly, when these children grow up and are given arms it is equally reasonable to assume that they will soon look for an opportunity, or create one, to make449 words
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Article145 1936-09-11 8 Mrs. Watkins. oi Taiping. will be going on leave with her small son. shortly. Mrs. E. Wilkie. whc went home a few months ago, will be returning to Eaglehurst Estate m the near future. The death has occurred m London of Harry Robinson, late of SingaDore, elder145 words
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Article565 1936-09-11 8 THE menace of the "talking book," which the Publishers' Conference I discussed is bound to seem somewhat remote to most people, in spite of the swift success of the talking film. The invention itself will almost cerTlu> "Menace" tainly arrive but \r its coming is un-565 words
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Article1108 1936-09-11 8 THERE was a ..eat placed just where the pine forest slopped and the ground fell suddenly towards the road below. Here she sat down tor a moment to look across towards the mountains behind which the sun hao already dipped. They were darkened, so that the herdsmen's huts,1,108 words
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Advertisement132 1936-09-11 8 r S ,1 ALLSOPPS evety time ICaldb c c k* s U/i*e JtleAcAoMJ^ SUt<^e 1 8 6*i A I J k iiL v*^ IvbN\ ilk Ik c Vi VI I Ik -^w^ 0 ni I I GOVii-^ BQo^v —^^mm\\ wL'-'-'^mM m\\ AmmrTyMmm \mw''''Tm\ m\ j« MTm*nmm mw"'mml M m\ <.132 words
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Advertisement26 1936-09-11 8 For INSURANCE AGAINST SICKNESS DISEASE Apply to the GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE 6486.26 words
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933 1936-09-11 9 COMPANIES CAN BE COMMITTED TO STAND TRIAL Important High Court Judgment DECLARED AMENABLE TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS A JUDGMENT of major importance to public companies was delivered by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark m the High Court yesterday. The effect of this judgment is that limited companies can be committed to stand933 words
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Article, Illustration307 1936-09-11 9 Provided With Its Own Swimming Pool Ar.ew Malay school for over 100 I wm opened m the oldest •tiement m Singapore. Kam- ...ivu at Jalan Eunos yester .:ng. attended with fitting mfh are already on lbs 3pening ceremony was performed by :he Hon Capt. NoorFree Press - 307 words
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Article92 1936-09-11 9 uilt> Prisoners To Be Sent To Penal Colony Lisbon. Sept. 10. ersency meeting of the v'ouncil. it was resolved to all sailors aboard the two irships. whther they were ne revolt or not. B «n ana N.C.O.s will be KsmlMi, but may be reinthey prove that theyReuter - 92 words
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Article16 1936-09-11 9 London. Sept. 10. y. Mr G. K. Chesterton proved at £28.389. British wirelessBritish Wireless - 16 words
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Article48 1936-09-11 9 London, Sept. 10. THE honour of burial m Westminster Abbey has been declined by a member of Lord Moynihan's family because of the great surgeon's wish to rest m the vault at Lawnswood Cemetery. Leeds, m which Lady Moynihan was buried last Thursday.—^ British WirelessBritish Wireless - 48 words
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Article79 1936-09-11 9 No Connection With King Edward's Visit Vienna. Sept. 10. There were two homb outrages on the Austrian railways today. One wrecked the guard's van of the Vienna-Rome express and the other bomb, which was htc'den m a commercial traveller's bag. wrecked the cloakroom of the ViennaReuter - 79 words
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Article67 1936-09-11 9 Splendid Recovery Going Back To Australia 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 10. Jockey Turner, who injured his spine an the Kuala Lumpur racecourse last June, left Kuala Lumpur by train tonight for Singapore, where he will sail [or Adelaide, his home m Australia. Turner made a67 words
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Article51 1936-09-11 9 Boston (Mass), Sept. 9. An excursion steamer, carrying 150 passengers and 53 crew is reported to have been sunk five miles off thj coast after being m collision witi the liner New York m a dense fog. The New York picked up all the passengers ard crewReuter - 51 words
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Article31 1936-09-11 9 BUKHARIN RYKOV Absolved Of Charges In Terrorist Trial Moscow, Sept. 9. The Soviet leaders. Bukharn, and Rykov, have been absolved of the allegations brought against them m the recent trial.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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277 1936-09-11 9 New Stamp Issue For Straits Se ttlem en ts London. Sept. 10. A RRANGEMENTS are being made for new issues at or about the date of the Coronation next year of the colonial stamps bearing the King's effigy The new issue will be confined at first to a lew denominationsBritish Wireless - 277 words
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Article57 1936-09-11 9 London, Sept. 10. FIVE aeroplanes have been "grounded" at Croydon Aerodrome by order of the Board of Trade on account of suspicion that if permitted to leave, they might be delivered to one or other of the contending parties m the Spanish civil war m contraventionBritish Wireless - 57 words
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Article139 1936-09-11 9 "Then The Sky's The Limit" Says American Admiral Washington, Sept. 9. If the Japanese have not agreed to 14-inch guns by Apr. 1. 1937. then "the sky is our limit" m the armament of the two battleships to be laid down next year, declared AdmiralReuter - 139 words
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Advertisement118 1936-09-11 9 ROMARY'S BISCUITS THE BISCUITS FOR THE CONNOISSEUR Arm* Celery Stick*. Small Tin $0.90 Ginger Nut*. Large Tin $0.90 Ginger Wafer*. Small Tin $1.25 Honey Bake Large Tin $1.00 Parme*lik» Small Tin $0.90 Malt Bake Large Tin $1.15 Cocktail Auorted Large Tin 1 .25 Wheaten Digestive Large Tin $1-25 Wheaten Water118 words
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Article202 1936-09-11 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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501 1936-09-11 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Sept 10 Share of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers, marfim, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Conversion Loan, 5 p.c, 1944-64... 119^ 119V 4 Funding Loan.501 words
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Article179 1936-09-11 10 From London 5*30 p. tn. Sept. 10 RUBBER: Steady. London Spot: 7%d. 7 11 16 d. Previously: 7%d. 711 16d. Oct.-Dec: 7 ll;16d. I%± Previously: 7 11 16 d. 7 3 4 d. Jan.-March: 7*4 d. 7 1316 d. Previously: 7 3 jd. 7 13 16 d.179 words
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Article195 1936-09-11 10 Sept. 5. 8. 9. American Can. Com 127 127 126 American Telephone and Telegraph 177 178» 4 178 Atcheson Railroad 83*0 84 82'j Chesapeak 67 a 8 67 2 67 1 8 Bupont 1585 8 163 163 VFirestone 28 28 28 General Electric 47»/ 2 47» 4195 words
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85 1936-09-11 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Sept. 10, 12 o'clock noon t Bayers Sellers No. I X.R.S.S. m cases (F. 0.8. September) 26% 26% Good F.A.Q. m cases <F.cyß. September) 26 7 16 26% No. I.X.R.S.S. (spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 26 516 26 716 September 26% 26% Oct.-Dec 26 9J16 26 1185 words
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Article74 1936-09-11 10 London Closing Quotations Sept. 10 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 76 13 16 76 7 8 New York to 8.8 5.05% 5.06*8 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.91 7.45 3 4 7.47^2 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 2 13 16d. Is.74 words
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Article76 1936-09-11 10 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd m their weekly rubber report dated Sept. 10. state: Buying support trom manufacturers has been less m evidence and the mar-' ket during the past week has snown a tendency to move towards^ lower levels. Weakness of the gold currencies has also contributed76 words
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66 1936-09-11 10 Tin:— Easier. Three months: £195. Previously: Strong at £195 15s. Cash: €192 7s. 6d Previously- £193 7s 6d. New York Tin: 45.00 Previously: 45.00. Copper: Settlement: £39 Previously: £38 10s. Gold: Yesterday: £6 17s. 7%d. Previously: £6 17s. 5%d. Silver:66 words
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Article177 1936-09-11 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Sept. 10 London. T.T. 2|4 I|l6 London, demand 2j4 I|l6 London, 4 month:,' sight 214% Lyons, demand 897 Hamburg, demanu 146 New York, demand 59 Montreal, demand 58 1516 Batavia, demand 8674; Samarang. demand 86% Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand 1543^ Madras and177 words
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Article1188 1936-09-11 10 Fraser and Co.'s List THURSDAY, SEPT. 10. 1936, 5 P.M. MINING Bayers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 3d 4s 7Vjd Asam Kumbang 27s 296 c.d. Austral Malay 53s 55s cd Ayer Hitam (5s) 15s 16s Ayer Weng ($1) 1.674 1.75 Bangrin Tin 17s 6d 18s1,188 words
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Article148 1936-09-11 10 MESSRS. FRASER CO.. sharebrokers. m their dail> report issued at the close of business yesterday write: During the course of the morning business m the local market was considerably restricted owing to a breakdown m the telephone and telegraph system to up-country. The prices of tin shares148 words
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Article85 1936-09-11 10 Sept. 10 Buyers Sellers Gambier 5.25 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 13.50 Black Pepper 7.12> 2 White Pepper 13.00 Copra, sundried 5.50 Copra, mixed 4.95 Small Flake Tapioca 4.80 R. B. Siam No. l per yokan 1 m Banja Jelotong 6.25 6 0085 words
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Miscellaneous38 1936-09-11 10 TRANSIT TIMES The transit time on full rate telegrams irom Singapore to London y terday was as lollows: Telegram handed m up to 5 w 2 minutes. 5.30 p.m 5 mmv: p.m. 4 minutes, 6.30 p.m 3 imnuw-38 words
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446 1936-09-11 11 GROWING IMPORTANCE As Singapore Industry Of Oil-Milling local Chinese Topics -BY OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT 0 I. INO has turned out to minor industry m Singaview of the several oil mills that have .bli.shed during the last I mill i m the colony Oi' Mills and thiBta Oil Mills, both em-446 words
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Article147 1936-09-11 11 Naval Commodore A iKsfl In Navigation m papular and effithe Royal Navy. -:e DS C. Singapore's d :re. is assured of <>n his arrival today. Lst command was Destroyer Flotilla, but baa been doing a course at College. Greenwich. navigation. Captain :i during the war as147 words
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Article45 1936-09-11 11 R .A.F. MAN CHARGED P Grant, of the Royal Air Seletar. was charged beI E Colman. the fifth ma:><>re. yesterday, with Ul Tan Hong Kiat while motor car along Orchard Aug 1. P Kinsey has been retained defence and the case will be Sept. 27.45 words
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Article129 1936-09-11 11 Traveller On Night Mail Train Arrested (From Our Own Corre*p>ndent.» Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 9. Alighting from th? Singapore mail tram at Kuala Lumpur raliwav station early yesterday, a Tamil, who carried a mat and pillow under his arm. was stopped by a detective while he was on129 words
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Article450 1936-09-11 11 The Four Cices - Winning CONTRACT The Four Cices sh Mt&H CARD VALUES OF THE FOUR-ACES SYSTEM TOTAL VALUE o» *>~CK It, AVCBAfte HAND l'/% David Burnstine, Michael Gottlieb Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence. THE RIFF AND DISCARD450 words
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Article107 1936-09-11 11 A middle-aged Chinese, Saw Peng, was charged yesterday before Mr. J. P. Biddulph, the second Singapore magistrate, with the armed gang robbery of $54.80 m a hut off Alexandra Road on Sept. 3 at 12.30 a.m. The case will be mentioned again on Sept. 17, bail being107 words
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Advertisement326 1936-09-11 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the Colony of Hong Kong) Tbe liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of tbe Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6,500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve326 words
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Advertisement508 1936-09-11 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 £3.000,00e HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate. London EC 2 Agencies and Branches. Alor Star I Iloilo I Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang508 words
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Miscellaneous258 1936-09-11 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penang— ZHJ (Penang Wireless Society) Wavelength 19.3 metres p.m. 7.00 Time signal. 7.05 Light music. 7.30 Children's hour. 755 Share report. 8.00 Talk— "The Lancashire Character." prepared by James Layer. 8.20 Music by the Orchestre Raymonde. 8.30 What's On In Penang. 8.35 News. 8.40 Orchestre Raymonde.258 words
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Miscellaneous398 1936-09-11 11 from Wembley, London. 7.50 A recital of violin music 8.00 The news and announcements. 8.05 Greenwich time signal. 3.20 Close down. Transmission 2 The following frequencies will be used: GSH 13.97 m., GSG 16.86 m. p.m. 6.20 Big Ben. "Empire Magazine." No. 4. A weekly review of things at home.398 words
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Article125 1936-09-11 12 Tientsin, Aug. 27. The ferry-boat Liho, operating between Tientsin and Tangku, arrived m Tientsin this afternoon and reported that the ship was pirated m the vicinity of Hsinho, last night, after leaving Tangku for Tientsin. Eight bandits, travelling as passengers, drew pistols shortly after the vessel had left125 words
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Article259 1936-09-11 12 Revelation At Inquest On Crash Victims London. An unexpected development occurred at the inquest at Little Milton, near Oxford, on two men who were killed m an aeroplane crash near Chilworth Aerodrome. The men were: Malcolm Freeman, aged 29. of Dartmouth, who was piloting the machine, and his259 words
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1225 1936-09-11 12 Is The Iceberg Problem Becoming Less Serious? SINCE tho early days when English seamen first crossed the North Atlantic, making their landfall along the^Newfoundland coast or further south along the coasts ot what we know as Nova Scotia or New England, the ice menace has1,225 words
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Article126 1936-09-11 12 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arnv* East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Op ten Noort 22 Main Wharf (Entrance (iate •>>• Rajputana; Rawalpindi 13 r lc 16; Hosang; Kepong 14; 11; Nankoh Maru 8; Haw r Empire Dock (Entrance a te Malacca: Javanese P R Castle 32;126 words
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Article69 1936-09-11 12 North Kianssu Tort To Be Dredged Short ly H sue hew, lug. 3. In order to Cacllif :pping. arrangements are being mack Lung-Hai Railway Ad dredge Lienyukiar.u th :ew port at [the eastern terminal [m north-eastern KiancM The por: originally was design d vessels up to 5.000 tons. but.69 words
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Article102 1936-09-11 12 Recently m a dense fog, a collision occurred m Kobe harbour between the Bandon Maru (4,030 tons), of the Nanyo Kaiun Kaisha, which was making for Buoy No. 5. and the British freighter Hermante (5,415 tons), which had just arrived from Osaka and was about to berth at102 words
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Advertisement100 1936-09-11 12 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LINE Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LINE and SILVER LINE, LTD. SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES AND NORTH PACIFIC PORTS Arrives >J| m.v. SILVERGUAVA (S.) c tf (via Manila) Sept. H m.v. SILVERAY (S.) 5 (via Java and Manila) Sept m.v. SILVERPALM (S.) (via Java Manila: Calls100 words
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Miscellaneous46 1936-09-11 12 CLEARANCES Sept. 9: Woyo Maru. Thames Maru 'Japan); Ban Ho Liong (Chi); Exp. Grandidier (Fch); Glenshiel (Brit). Sept. 10: Chak Sang. Rohna. Scott Harley. Kedah, Khandalla, Sin Kheng Seng, Gemas, Angby (Brit); Toyooka Maru (Japan); Mandar, Tobelo. Van der Lyn, Tidore, Augustina, Kulit, Elout, Cremer (Dut).46 words
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Miscellaneous389 1936-09-11 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 Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Taining and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala389 words
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Miscellaneous266 1936-09-11 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Nam Yong. Br m via 9. to Batav.a 11 Banka, Br 283 tons. 9, to Indragiri 11 Van Outhoorn Dv Cheribon 10. to Bah and T Tohiti. Dut. 683 ions nak 10. Tambilan 12. Tung Sons. Br 24; pat 10. to Tumpat 12. Henrik, Nor., 761 toot, torn266 words
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Advertisement419 1936-09-11 13 BY P&danMIfiSHIMDIA LINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Hue Due 1 nnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936. 19:{6 17.000 Dec 18 CARTHAGE 15 000 Oct 23 >1 '00 Sept. 11 NALDERA 16 000 Nov 6 ti.si>o 6ept. 23 SOMALI 6.810 Nov. 18 15 000 Sept. 25 COMORIN 15.000 Nov419 words
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Advertisement470 1936-09-11 13 f lncorporated m England.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. flncorporatea m Straits Settlements./ "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Stumer Due Sail* *CITY OP BATAVIA Havre, London, R'dam. H'burg, Glasgow Sent 14 Sept. 16 XCITY OP470 words
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Advertisement735 1936-09-11 14 K. P. M. HOUTMAN— Friday. Sept. 11. Batavia, Rodriguez, Mauritius, Reunion, Durblan, Loureneo-Marques. Beira, Zanzibar. Mombasa and Mahe (no cargo will be accepted for East and South African ports). OP TEN NOORT— Friday. Sept. 11. Muntok (passengers and mails only), Batavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. TINOMBO— Friday Sept. 11. Belawan-Deli. MlJER—735 words
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Advertisement531 1936-09-11 14 PRESIDENT LINE^— TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. WM ill Arrives. Leaves Leaves Arrive* 3flT~ Spore. Spore. Penang. New York. Pre". Van Burren Sept. 19 Sept. 22 Sept. 24 Nov. 3 Pres. Garfield Oct 3 Oct. 6531 words
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Advertisement582 1936-09-11 14 O. S. K. LINF FOR EAST, SOUTH AND WEST AFRICA AND SOUTH AMl^T**^ Hawaii Maru Santos and Buenos Aires va Colombo Mombasa. Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam Beira, L. Marques, Durban, Algoa Bay and Cape Town ILa Plata Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo, Durban s*>n» Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Sant<*> and 6582 words
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Article962 1936-09-11 15 CHIENGMAI CUP ROWING PROSPECTS Inter-Port Selection Only Provisional TB Royal Singapore Yacht Club will hold the fifth rowing 1 regatta of the season over the Breakwater course on Saturday and there is only one race on the programme, the Chiengmai Cup for Senior Fours, one of the outstanding events of962 words
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Article64 1936-09-11 15 Salt Lake City. Sept 10. The British motor racer. John Cobb, driving a Napier Railton. set up the Allowing -world's motoring records at Bonneville salt flats, doing an hour at 167 69 miles an hour, the 100 kilometres at 167 618 miles an hour, the 100 miles atReuter - 64 words
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Article, Illustration542 1936-09-11 15 THE following are the results of yesterday's ties m the S.C.C. Lawn Tennis Tournament: "A" Doubles (Semi-Final) R. W. Brown and W. Rodger beat O R. S. Bateman and P. H. Swinchatt (—3), 14—12; 6—l. "B" Singles: P. O'Neil-Dunne 1) beat A. D.Free Press - 542 words
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Article63 1936-09-11 15 New York, Aug. 31. Sixto Escobar gained a technical knock-out decision over Tony Marino, of Pittsburgh, m the thirteenth round of a scheduled fifteen round boxing contest m the Bantamweight division here today. Escobar weighed m at 117% pounds and Marino at 115U pounds. Escobar is the63 words
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Article350 1936-09-11 15 HANDICAPS FOR THIRD DAY •yHE following are the handicaps for the third day < Saturday) cf the Gold Cup meeting. Horses Class 1— Div. 1— Abt. 7 furs. Eastern Knight 9.7 Bestlot 9.0 Vedas 8.13 Miltondale 8.12 Knight's Eye 8.11 Strathpeffer 8.9 Sunshine Sue 8.7 Km!a Prince 8 3 .Prohibition350 words
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Article275 1936-09-11 15 " BYSTANDER - "BYSTANDER" Good Four Furlong Sprint On Training Tracks BY IF yesterday morning's gallop over four furlongs is any criterion Kate Kelly should have an undeniable chance of being m the money at the third day of the Singapore Turf Club's meeting, on Saturday. The griffin275 words
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Article140 1936-09-11 15 London, Sept 10. The league soccer matches played j yesterday resulted as follows: DIVISION I Arsenal 1 Brentford 1 1 Birmingham 1 W. Brom. A 1 Derby 3 Sunderland 0 Leeds 1 Manchester C. 1 Liverpool 0 Portsmouth 0 Manchester U. 3 Huddersfield lj Middlesbro 1 WolvesReuter - 140 words
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Article49 1936-09-11 15 Walking a 31 kilometres minimum and 67 kilometres on his best day. Eiji Wada. who has his eye on the Tokio Olympics, heel and toed his way from Tokio to Osaka m twelve days. He left Tokio on Aug 11 and arrived m Osaka on the 23rd.49 words
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Article, Illustration44 1936-09-11 15 Shanghai. Sept. 10. The inter-port bowls match between Shanghai and Hong Kong resulted bs Lay and Alives I Shanghai I beating McGowan and Coates <Hong Kong' 18—15 Reuter DEAN who has been an outstanding player for the Middlesex this Free Press season.Reuter; Free Press - 44 words
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Advertisement34 1936-09-11 15 PETROL RUNNING TO WASTE v. hile you use those old, worn-out, wasteful plugs. CHANGE TO i£ :!=Tr ~£mmmmW Jr #a liu^4 I Distributers for Malay* BORNEO MOTGKS LTD. REMEMBER! ASK FOR THE ENGLISH A.C.34 words
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Advertisement198 1936-09-11 15 18 F fiE ms§* y L. Wz-*$M *Jm\mW tJB mw^ W Mt~~ m\. '-r'-.r^ jMmm '■■'■■'■■&s■•■& m mW. :< I v j I^U ?~-^sil $fmV 1 X M 9m m L V&MmW M^M m H mw REQUEST NUMBER... It is a well-known shirt fact that Arrows are requested more often198 words
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Article258 1936-09-11 16 MITCHELL AND WAITES IN FORM Fast Scoring Partnership In Garrison League Match A BRILLIANT partnership by Capt. Mitchell and Gnr. Waites, was mainly responsible for the huge total of 329 compiled by the R.A. (Changi) m the final cricket match of the Garrison League competition, against the Middlesex, which was258 words
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Article114 1936-09-11 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 7. At the annual meeting of the Selangor Colts held here last Saturday. it was decided to run twc hockey teams during the season. The report showed that the Colts had a very successful season, having won 16. lest 6114 words
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Article92 1936-09-11 16 'From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Sept. 9. The following are the resalts of the Malacca Club. Golf Section, tourney for the September monthly Medal. Winner: T. A. McKinstery <— 4^ 2 down. Other scorers: R. H C O. Marshall 18 3 down: J. W Russell < 12» 792 words
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Article124 1936-09-11 16 The following will represent the Captain's team of the YM.C.A. against the Vice-Captain's today, at hockey, on Anson Road at 510 p.m.: Captain: Chan Kirn Chong. Bleha. H. Crocker. E. X Yzelman, Hor Koon. Lee Fong Lim, Pakianathan.. Duclos, Jackson. Swyny and J. Manasseh. Vice-Captain: Simon. E. H.124 words
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Article98 1936-09-11 16 Members of the Union Sporting Association are notified that the tenth anniversary celebration will take place at Mr. Aw Boon Haw's bungalow, Pasir Panjang. on Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 3 and 4. Subscription for guests is $4 each payable m advance to the hon. secretary, 37. Onan98 words
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Article64 1936-09-11 16 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 10. In a friendly hockey match the YM. CA. defeated the lpoh club by 4-nil on the padang this evening. The winners were superior m every department and scored through Vuille Muir m the first half. After the change of ends Velupillay64 words
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Article50 1936-09-11 16 Play for the KO.R and MacKray Cups, which are Polo championship events will start at the Singapore Polo ground on Sunday and be continue} on Tuesday and Thursday. The following is the draw for Sunday. Pahang Polo Club vs. Singapore Civilians 4.30 p.m. Royal Artillery vs the Garrison.50 words
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Article, Illustration657 1936-09-11 16 Police Eliminate Ciuh In First Round Of Cup Police s c c THE Singapore Cricket Club were eliminated from the first round of the S.A.F.A. Cup yesterday not by a superior team but by reason of their old enemy— Poor Finishing. BothFree Press - 657 words
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Article92 1936-09-11 16 The Women's September Bogey Competition was played at Sepoy Lines Golf Club on Monday and Tuesday and resulted m a win for Mrs. J S. English —3 up. The following cards were returned: Mrs. J. S English 24—3 up Miss M. M Hadley 20—1 up Mrs. R. B92 words
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Article242 1936-09-11 16 Treasury Beaten 4 Goals To One Marines 4; Treasury Audit 1 A LWAYS the better side the Marines gained a fine victory by four goals to one against the Treasury Audit y« s terday. on the Post Oflh, r ground, m the Government Service Football Association Competition.242 words
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Article52 1936-09-11 16 Forest Hill. Sept 19. In the American championships quarter-finals. Miss Kay Stammers beat Miss Carolin Babcock 'United States» 7—5. 3—6. 6—4 and Miss Alice Marble beat Miss Grace Wheeler 6-2 11—9. Bryan Grant beat van Ryn 3-6 B—6. 6—o. 6—3 and Perry beat Cullev 6—3. 6— 2,Reuter - 52 words
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Advertisement139 1936-09-11 16 GAS SAVES fttoVl kll time H \m£*j&r^ MONEY fcP 1 'f When you use gas-whether it is for h'f^A T 7 cooking or water heating-you can V K\' CONTROL the fuel supply to a:) hairsbreadth. There's no question of wasting even a centworth of fuel. And here's another point worth139 words
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Miscellaneous97 1936-09-11 16 TEAMS FOR GOLF MATCH The following are the teams and I starting times for the match between ithe Garrison Golf Club versus "A" <M.G. Coy.), to be played at the Gar rison Golf Links on Sunday moaning iThe Garrison players are mentioned first: a.m. 9.00 Potts and D. P. Stevensor97 words
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