The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 November 1936
1936-11-14
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1936-11-14 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,010. ESTI). 1835. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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Article464 1936-11-14 1 ■Sin Chew Jit Poh; Sin Chew - ■Sin Chew Jit Poh. Sin Chew If Aggression Does Not Cease JAPAN CANNOT BE TOO SURE OF WINNING Heavy Fighting Imminent In Suiyuan HONG KONG, NOV. 13. DR. SUN FO, PRESIDENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE YUAN, ACCOMPANIED BY MR. LIANG HAN TSO, AN EXE(ITIVE OF464 words
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Article357 1936-11-14 1 LEADS TO ACUTE TENSION WITH NAZIS Berlin, Nov. 13. OVER 100 arrests have now been made in Moscow in connection with the alleged plot to build up a Fascist organisation in the Soviet Union according to reports reaching Warsaw. It is learned from officialReuter - 357 words
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Article236 1936-11-14 1 ITALY UNMASKED AS AGGRESSOR Maisky And Grandi Clash Again SCENE AT MEETING IN LONDON London, Nov. 13. A HEATED exchange between the Italian and Soviet representatives is revealed in the communique issued by the non-intervention committee on Spain, which was issued after the 5% -hour meeting at 9.30 p.m. yesterday.Reuter - 236 words
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Article, Illustration417 1936-11-14 1 Driving Back The Rebels From Madrid •it IS, I < l-t. A BIG Government •ffenrffC has Ixen orderetl by the Madrid Defence Junta whose communique states: tk ()ur troops are ach anting sloul> Lut irresistibly. They arc carrying out the plans of the High Command and417 words
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Article54 1936-11-14 1 Hong Kong, Nov. IS. T)ABIES' stomachaches are the cause of a parents' panic since five British children have died of dysentery within the past 48 hours and scores of sufferers are being taken to hospital. Dr. G. W. Pope, Medical Health Officer, states "the epidemicReuter - 54 words
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Advertisement57 1936-11-14 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) AND OUTSTANDING CABARET ATTRACTION EXTENSION TO 2 A.M. BOOK YOUR TABLE Non-Diners $100) RIJSTAFFEL I RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESServed today from li^O to 357 words
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Advertisement232 1936-11-14 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA CROWN IN MALAYA. SEA VIEW fck HOTEL FORMAL TONIGHT FORMAL SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DAM I Ml Sl( ttV RELLER'S FAMOUS HItSCAP.IAH BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE SUNDAY 1 1 1 a. m. 1 p. m. POPULAR CONCERT 1 MORNING232 words
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Article484 1936-11-14 2 DEATH FOR DRUG ADDICTS Letters To The Editor WILL THERE BE MASS EXECUTIONS IN CHINA? ULTRA-DRACONIAN METHODS-"MY BODY IS MY OWN"-NICOTINE AND MOUNTAIN DEW-HEAVEN A HATEFUL PLACE WITHOUT THEM -COCAINE DANGERS IF OPIUM IS BANNED -ENTHUSIASM CARRIED TO EXTREMES To The Editor, Sir. -II the Sin Chew Jit Poll message484 words
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Article124 1936-11-14 2 Fast-Moving Comedy At The Alhambra "Sing. Baby Sing." a 20th Century Fox Films release, which had its premiere at the Alhambra yesterday, is a fast-moving comedy with all the pep necessary to make it first rate. With a strong cast which includes Alice Faye. Adolphe Menjou and124 words
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Article44 1936-11-14 2 The Great World has arranged an extension on their dance and cabaret today and will give all the "gatemoney" to Earl Haig's Fund Mr. A. S. Grimpel has been appointaole European representative in Kuala Lumpur district for the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada.44 words
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Advertisement90 1936-11-14 2 MISCELLANEOUS. FRESH FLORAL WREATHS MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE Singapore Casket Co. 1 and 3 Penhas Road. Singapore. Phone 6075 After Office 6072. BUSINESS CARDS. MASSAGE. MR. and MRS. AKAJI, GRADUATE OF THE TOKIO MASSAGE SCHOOL. MASSAGE for Sportsmen who are physically injured. Expert treatment at moder?** charges 210-2.90 words
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Advertisement499 1936-11-14 2 LUXURIA CREAM Harriet Hubbard Ayer. A perfect cleansing cream that seep.> deep into the pores, loosening those invisible flakes of dust and grime which soap and water can never reach, bringing them quickly to the surface to be wiped away. Leaves the skin cl?an and refreshed. MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. Battery499 words
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Advertisement696 1936-11-14 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. GOVERNMENT I NOTIFICATION Tenders from approved contractors ily will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of the Nov. 24, 1936 for the following Supply of bullocks and bullock-carts for the year 1937. Every person applying for a form of Tender will be required696 words
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Advertisement727 1936-11-14 2 I TENDERS^ GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore up to noon of the Nov. 23, 1936. for the following work:— For the supply and delivery of Bricks and Subsoil Pipes for such purposes and in such quantities as the Public Works Department may require.727 words
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Advertisement420 1936-11-14 2 Gbe Sinoapore ftcc tnrcse Head Oflice: te< ,1 >,, Fh«n, ;p;*' extensions \u *u J!l *«U* Kuala Lumpur Oflice: 23. Jjxj Ml t>l t*hon< Penang Oflice: 12. Bishop 5,,,,, Phone: H; 7 London Oflice: SUBSCRIPTION RATES Malaya M..1.,.., Monthly ----f3 «•s«,* Quarterly |J J Half Yearly $I7 00 Ye rly420 words
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Miscellaneous136 1936-11-14 2 Diary Of The Day High Water: 10 15 a.m.. 9.3 It, 11.24 Pin 8 6 It. Sports Rugby: R.A F vs. Police at S.C.C. Army vs. Johore at Jalan Besar "Malaya Cup). St. Andrew's vs. Kota Raja Club at Fairer Park Hockey Inter-Call match at Raffles College R.A.O.C. vs. Colts136 words
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1233 1936-11-14 3 Employer On Murder Charge POLICE SAY ROPE KILLED CHAUFFEUR London, Nov. 5. ftitlTflODS by which a man could be strangled were demons--I*l trated yesterday in Hove (Sussex) Police Court. Sir Bernard Spilsbury placed around his own neck a rope with which chauffeur Arthur George Noyce was1,233 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-11-14 3 AT THE RAILWAY STATIONS alon? the Pei-Ning line, the Japanese name is being placed beside the Chinese and the picture shows the Japanese name being painted on the board at Shan Hai Kwan.33 words
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Article107 1936-11-14 3 Christmas and Cocos Islands will be visited by H M.S. Danae after she leaves Singapore on Wednesday on her way to attend the South Australia centenary celebrations at Adelaide She will carry mail to the "exiles" of those lonely outposts. Calling at Fremantle on Dec. 10. the warship107 words
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Article30 1936-11-14 3 The price ot rubber lor assessment ol export duty lor the period Nov. 13. 1936. to Nov. 19. 1936. inclusive, has been fixed a.s 29 11 16 cents per pound.30 words
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Article317 1936-11-14 3 Father Of Fiance Sued "BREACH" ACTION Edinburgh, Nov. 5. AN action in which Miss Catherine Findlay, a shop assistant. of Falkirk, sued Mr. William Blaylock, also of Falkirk, father of her former fiance, for £500 damages, came before the First Division of the Court of Session today. Miss Findlay appealed,317 words
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Article326 1936-11-14 3 £6,000 Betting Loss London, Nov. 1. A 35-YEAR-OLD clerk, stated to have gambled away between; £6,000 and £7,000 in the last few years, was at Wimbledon Police Court yesterday sentenced to six months' hard labour for stealing £25 by a trick. He was Dennis Walter326 words
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Article332 1936-11-14 3 Woman Gets Back £2,840 London, Nov. 3. A WOMAN who claimed that she gave all her £2,892 inheritance to a man under promise that he would divorce his wife and wed her was awarded £2,841 10s. and costs at Liverpool Assizes yesterday. Action was brought by332 words
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Article132 1936-11-14 3 Test By Bridlington Brigade London. A new life-saving rocket, much more powerful than the type previously used by coastal life-saving brigades, is to be tested by the Bridlington brigade when there is a strong easterly gale b'.owing on-shore, as there was when the Hull trawler Skegness was132 words
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Article56 1936-11-14 3 The following Government officers have been granted leave: The Hon. Mr W. G. Bryant and Messrs. J. E. Jeans A. G. Billing, R. Hide. H T Hedley. J A. Black. R K Auten. F H. Landon. B. F Oakeshott, H. J. T. Bonar. J. T. Avery. J.56 words
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Article, Illustration439 1936-11-14 3 A Co ro nat ion Ma yo r London, Nov. 1. MAYOR George Lansbury, of Poplar, is planning a great Coronation party for the very young and the very old. Those in between are able to look after themselves. At the age of 77,439 words
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Article258 1936-11-14 3 (.(MX I Month In spite ol :i good deoJ ol rum t hf MMfeer ofl n.vi. i. 'mil ma weM main taimd in October, and mon ro.s. country woik was dour than in any month this year ttOßt March, says the Pcnan^ Flying ciiu) monthly report. Thi.s258 words
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Advertisement40 1936-11-14 3 HOME FOR THE CORONATION VIA THE CAPE AND BACK VIA SUEZ OR VICE VERSA ROUND TRIP FARE: Ist Class IF TRAVELLING AFTER JANUARY Ist 1937. From £161.13.9 FOR DETAILED INFORMATION PLEASE APPLY TO: K.P.M. LINE, 1 Finlayson Green, Tel. 545140 words
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Article, Illustration1000 1936-11-14 4 Joan Littlefield - Joan Littlefield Britain On The Screen By Raises Hat To Property Boys London, Nov. 4. THEY have finished shooting "Moonlight Sonata" at Denham. i.nd Ignace Jan Paderewski. greatest of living pianists, has returned to his home in Switzerland, after this unique experiment in film making.1,000 words
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899 1936-11-14 4 London Life Busy Little Season London, Nov. 4. THE launching of a new social time-table will be one of the changes associated with the start of King Edward's reign. The two most popular meals of the Victorian day breakfast and dinner— are often nowadays omitted899 words
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Article330 1936-11-14 4 Improvements To French Zoo NEW WINTER GARDEN Paris, Nov. 4. THE French Zoo, or the Jardin des Plantes. will scarcely know itiself by the time all the improvements for the 1937 Exhibition have taken place about it. Firstly, it wi'l have a new winter garden, with tropical plants growing on330 words
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189 1936-11-14 4 As It Was— ln The Singapore Free Press, For The Week Ending Nov. 14. 1836 00 Years Ago It is said that the authorities at Penang have expressed their desire that the deposed and wandering royalty ol Quedah, whose past misfortunes, and present forlorn condition our contemporary bewails, should take189 words
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Article109 1936-11-14 4 WOMAN RECOVERS HER WAIST -LINE After Being Burdened With Fat Burdened with exr. rheumatLsm and R out woman ieli that in. She tried nearly day she began t and renef came at from pain, and on line. Read her own "Up to six months i from rheumatism and fourteen stone.109 words
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Article305 1936-11-14 4 In Newest Pativ V i AN innovation of this years Auto- mobile Salon which be copied by many leading French and foreign makers this winter b the surprise sprung on the show by Panhard. th e oldest automobile firm after Daimler and Benz. This is the central305 words
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Article70 1936-11-14 4 GOEBBELS'S 39TH BIRTHDAY llrrhn. <>•< Hen Bitter and O< <• DO Dr. G<j< bbebs, Minister Band*, at his office jrerterda gratulate him on his -^av. Herr Hitler return. -c r tmi purpose It im double »nnt*ers 3oebbels as he was celebrati 10th anniversary oi his appointment II Nazi leader of70 words
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Article198 1936-11-14 4 NOW "QUEEN OF FLORENC «/°VUEEN OF FLORENCE' is how X many describe the Hon. Mrs. George Keppel. famous Edwardian hostess and friend of the late King Edward VII. For the last 15 years she has lived in the lovely castle known as the Villa Ombilino, once the198 words
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Advertisement16 1936-11-14 4 READY •Nov. 18th Straits Times I Annual MAKE SURE OF YOUR COPY ORDER NOW I HI16 words
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Article, Illustration316 1936-11-14 5 DESFTTI 111 KFFOKTS of the loyalist defenders, Madrid is now reported to have been isolated by the Spanish rebel troops who have cut the \r.tnmez railu.n lhi> \v UM that the capital now has no railway left to the sea and only one main road. Government militiamen on an emKrikment316 words
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Advertisement31 1936-11-14 5 I have been having CHILLED BEEF since it first arrived here and there is no doubt that it is delicious. All my guests have remarked about it PHONE. 5378 ws HI31 words
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Article, Illustration304 1936-11-14 6 Yesterday's Official Calls A SYMBOL of Holland s good will lowara Britain, me ivoyai Netherlands Indian naval squadron steamed into Singapore yesterday morning and anchored in the Outer Roads. Flying the broad pendant of commodore C E L Helfrich. the flagship. H.N.M S Sumatra,304 words
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Article69 1936-11-14 6 ANGLO-ORIENTAL MINING CORP. Reorganisation Plans !.<<ndon. Nov. 13. Thr Financial Ti.nes rports rumours tha' the tag prosperity of the tin industry is hastening the reorganisation of the Anglo-Orientai Mining Corporation. The market exprets the London Tin Corporation t d absorb the AngloOriental Company, and that the opthe 7 1 per69 words
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Article38 1936-11-14 6 The SSCQGd reunion dinner of the graduates and undei graduates of Raffles College will take place this evening at Iht Sea View Hotel at 8.30 pm. HE the Governor will be the guest of honour38 words
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Article121 1936-11-14 6 Civil Lord Of The Admiralty A LARGE crowd was present at Seletar yesterday to welcome Mr. Kenneth Lindsay M.P.. the Civil Lord of the Admiralty, on his arrival from England by Imperial Airways liner. Considerable importance is attached to Mr. Lindsay's visit to Singapore. During his stay121 words
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Article154 1936-11-14 6 WIDOW SON FINED Magistrate Or* 'Electric Atmosphere' London. "There might have been a very serious disturbance here. The officers' prompt action probably prevented one. The atmosphere was electric." This statement was made by Mr. J. B. Sandbach. KjC.. at Marlborough Street, when he fined Ivan Seruya. 23. a film renter,154 words
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Article33 1936-11-14 6 Lt. A. H. Todd has been promoted to the rank of Captain on completion of eight years' commissioned service as Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion, S.S. Volunteer Force, with effect from July 30. 1934, inclusive.33 words
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Article159 1936-11-14 6 Big Saving Big savings on combined sea and I air travel are now available to travellers to and from Singapore as a result of an agreement which has been reached between Imperial Airways and principal shipping companies. those who want to travel to Europe, for instance,159 words
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599 1936-11-14 6 From Mayfair To Workhouse "CAN'T KEEP OWING YOUR LANDLAL TOO LONG" Wfm^f^m^^W^bS^^^^ Ringwood (Hants), Nov. 1. AN ex-public schoolboy and Army officer who has twice married the daughters of peers, and is now son-in-law to Lord Bethell, millionaire property owner, has just left Fordingbridge599 words
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Article394 1936-11-14 6 Dispute Over Popular Song HOTEL SUED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 12. "HACK Up Your Troubles'— a 1 popular song which re-acquir-ed special significance yesterday, when all the world was celebrating Armistice Day-was mentioned before the acting Chief Justice in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court today. Thr^e songs394 words
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Article103 1936-11-14 6 Community Insulted Segamat. Nov. 11. One of the first cases of its kind was heard before Ungku Ismail bin. Abdul Rahman, the Segamat magistrate when a middle-aged Chinese was brought up to answer a charge of burying a corpse in a Malay burial ground, thereby103 words
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151 1936-11-14 6 Chinese Sen fenced (From Our Own Correspondent) N( \o\ 11. QENTENCE of one month's simple imprisonment, w/ $20 fine, was passed on Ng Wooi. a middle-ac:< c L a fc s by Ungku Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, the Bl l or failing to report the151 words
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Article89 1936-11-14 6 To Mark New Air Mail Scheme SUGGESTIONS have been made that M;.laya should issue special stamps to mark the inauguration ol the Empire Air Mail scheme next year, when all first -class mails will be carried bv jjr without surcharge FVst Office authorities in other parts89 words
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Article, Illustration313 1936-11-14 6 WHAT Chance has love betw. m a millionaire's eon and a person il niaid? That's the romantic question propounded in the Fox hit. "Private Number." next change at the Pjvilion Theatre with Robert Taylor and Loretta Ycung starred together lor the fust time as a screen love-team. Filled with youthful313 words
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Advertisement174 1936-11-14 6 M\ KEEP YOUR DOG FIT I I; vo w »nt yourdog to be always lively, happy and in good *^C'l^ »K. condition, you must give him Sherleys Tonic and Condition MHHBawE^M l>;>Wll rs The cause of Moodiness. Poor Coat. Lost Appetite. lstlt-ssness, Itching. Scratching, Hair Shedding.' etc., is r-_ o\174 words
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Advertisement101 1936-11-14 6 fc^7^--^}f BISMAC Bisuratod \r uRATEP i f '^R •4' j^S.lS'Sslf treatment for the relief f.i Jt^^r'ij^ttt -f ff f gives '1111I 111 k rol|rl uJ«»jQ^f if,' the harmful adds u' v^^^C&K? I **"'^S H R as tric ulcers It als<. s, r >-^*-^-^ over the inflamo(J stoma. digestion to proceed101 words
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Article132 1936-11-14 7 PAVING THE WAY TO FREER TRADE OF COMMONS One Of Main Objects Of British Policy London. Nov. 12. R LYING to questions in the House mmons tonight as to whether ion was contemplated with a relax progressively and ulti.ibolush the system of quotas I control, the Chancellor Exchequer said thatBritish Wireless - 132 words
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103 1936-11-14 7 London, Nov. 1. .at to 5 am. today Mr. p Hi in his home near Ml windows barred and .v.iit for Houdini's spirit point ment adinl world's greatest who died on Hallowe'en igo, promised to escape the leath and send a message to103 words
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Article18 1936-11-14 7 .me of hockey on the Padang the ACS deieAted a second the SCC, by iour goals to I18 words
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Article95 1936-11-14 7 Norwegian Steamer On The Mud Off Gravesend Pier London, Nov. 13. The steamship Belpareil of Oslo (7,203 tons) dragged her anchors in the Thames oir Gravesend during the night and was blown on to the mud off Gravesend Pier. The ship has a bad list and all the95 words
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Article149 1936-11-14 7 36 Gallons Of Water Per 6 Head Daily London. During the year ended March 31 the Metropolitan Water Board supplied j 102.340.9 million gallons, a daily avertgf of 279.6 million gallons, says the j Board's 33rd annual report. The daily average supply was 17.9 million gallons mere than149 words
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Article128 1936-11-14 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Nov. 12. At Malacca on Saturday the Combined States (Negri Sembilan and Malacca) meefc the Malayan A.P.C. and Dunlops' XV in the annual encounter. At Seremban. the Negri Sembilan All Blues will meet the Malacca Club XV. The local teams for the128 words
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Advertisement128 1936-11-14 7 THE GREAT TRIUMPH RIGHT and MISS McINTYRE THEIfi NINTH GRAND BALLET DISTINGUISHED FOR ITS 3EAUTIFUL COSTUMES \!.l. I UUMUNC WIS CARRIED Oil H\ THE HUM TAILORING CO., 103 HIGH ST. SINGAPORE. ALSC SPECIALISTS IN MEN'S WEAR- VICTORIA THEATRE ninth GRAND BALLET AND THE ROYAL NAVAL SINGERS OF H. M. S.128 words
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Advertisement189 1936-11-14 7 3 SHOWS TODAY TO DAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 315 6.15 and 9.15 capitol fcfcfcctoec? I Splendid Farce Stiaits Times. Wed. Funniest picture for lone time Free Press, Wed. univmsai »»iiii,Tstudios >^y gUiil^ J >^ A/ y ~f j.--l^ijJ^/% UQJ^ t^JADY/^ PATRICK D'XON y^^^^— ii i Also GAUMONT BRITISH ffiK with Excellent "Shorts"189 words
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Miscellaneous50 1936-11-14 7 The town goes merry with this mad merry musical ALHAMBRA TODAY 3.15 6.15-9.15 Hollywood's funniest comedy stars in 20th. Century Fox Films' sparkling musical comedy hit "SING BABY SING" with ALICE FAYE-MICHAEL ("Poor Little Rich Girl") WHALEN GREGORY RATOFF-PATSY KELLY THE RITZ BROS.* SWELL NEW SONGS! GORGEOUS GIRLS! SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY!50 words
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785 1936-11-14 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1936. India 's Greatest Need Bengal and the Arya Samajists of the Punjab have already discarded the caste system and attempts have been made, some of them more or less successful, to fuse the I various sub-castes into which each primary caste is785 words
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Article332 1936-11-14 8 Mr. L. O. Morgan of Osborne and Charge, Ipoh Hospital, is now a patient Home on leave. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Williams, of Batu Gajah, returned after a holiday in Hong Kong. Dr. O'Grady, Medical Officer-in-Charge, Ipoh Hospital is now a patient in the Batu Gajah332 words
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Article1617 1936-11-14 8 i'THE Topicist observes with a certain amount of interest that the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation intend to institute sponsored programmes when they go on the air. The [suggestion has been rather cooly received in some quarters but the Topicist looks forward to the experiment with more1,617 words
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Advertisement109 1936-11-14 8 j) BOLS Bsk BLUE ?Spi^^! Curacao W^^^^^^Bl^^ I The latest of Bols fine Liqueurs. CALDBECK S. BHHMHMMMM MMHH^_ M^ MMaMMMMaM MHIMaMBaiHBIH lIHMM I BY SPECIAL P>f Al jSjW TO II.IVI. THE APPOINTMENT KIN(l Ol SIA>I Ql \LITY IS OIK SLOGAN Till VRHE OF QLALITY IS YOl K SATISFACTION FOR SATISFACTION109 words
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Advertisement61 1936-11-14 8 A BRIDE WAS ASKED if she were nervous when she first asked her husband tor money. "No," she replied, "I was calm— and collected." Every sensible bride makes sure that the contents of her home are protected by "GAFLAC" FIRE and THEFT POLICIES. CENTRAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION61 words
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Article, Illustration810 1936-11-14 9 AIR FORCE TO PROTECT HEART OF THE EMPIRE And Navy To Preserve Commu nications PREMIER REPLIES TO DEFENCE CRITICS LONDON, NOV. IS. THE DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS TO THE THRONE ENDED LAST NIGHT BY THE DEFEAT OF THE OPPOSITION AND LIBERAL AMENDMENT, WHICH HAD BEEN USED AS A TEXT FOR810 words
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513 1936-11-14 9 Night Of Fun With The Lower Deck London, Nov. 13. rE weather had improved at Purtland today when the King beuun the second of his two days the Home Fleet. A keen blowing and a fair sea out yesterday's gale had subsided. ■A-Oj upBritish Wireless - 513 words
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Article37 1936-11-14 9 Vienna, Nov. 13. A declaration of the right of Austria and Hungary to rearm is contained in a communique issued at tne close of the three Power talks attendpd bv Count Ciano (Italy) ReuterReuter - 37 words
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480 1936-11-14 9 UNIVERSAL APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT London, Nov. 13. THE interest with which I look forward to my work in China has been more than doubled by the approval of my appointment shown to me everywhere" said Mr. W. M. Kirknatrick. who is to superviseReuter; British Wireless - 480 words
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Article61 1936-11-14 9 London, Nov. 12. IN answer to a House of Commons question, the Home Secretary, Sir John Simon, said he could not make a detailed statement but information had reached him which went to show that both in the case of the Fascist and the Communist organisationsBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Article139 1936-11-14 9 Unique Concentration In Singapore THE biggest concentration ol flying club planes ever seen in Malaya will make an impressive fly-pj.st over the Pj Leun« Kuk today where the Governor will take the Mtefet during his attendance at the Annual Sports and Visitors" Day ol that139 words
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Article121 1936-11-14 9 rEMPLES THROWN OPEN IN TRAVANCORE To Celebrate Birthday Of The Ruler Travancore, Nov. 12. TPHE Maharaja of Travancore, in celebration of his 25th birthday. made a proclamation throwing open all State-controlled Hindu temples to all [Hindus without distinction of caste, birth or religion. This121 words
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Article105 1936-11-14 9 No Likelihood Of Loan In Britain London. Nov. 12. In the House ol Commons this evening, the Chancellor ol the Exchequer was asked lor an assurance thai in view ol the existing trozen credits in Germany h<j would not sanction th«German attempts to float a loanBritish Wireless - 105 words
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Article75 1936-11-14 9 BRITISH AT KOWLOON To Be Complete By The Knd Of 1940 London, Nov. 13. Sir Victor Warrender told a questioner in the Borne oi Commons that the new barracks at Kowloon will accommodate 2,700 British and 900 Indian troops Mi will probably be completed at the nd <j! 1940 TheReuter - 75 words
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Article85 1936-11-14 9 London, Nov. 13. Britain's leading distressed area is to have a third new and important industry, an agreement having been .signed by which Tube Inv^tment. Ltd and MHM Stewart and Lloyds will co-cr>erate in the manufacture oi high grade tub. s. The Palmer boiler work.s have been adoptedBritish Wireless - 85 words
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Advertisement72 1936-11-14 9 Opening of* TODAY A SUPER X'MAS COLLECTION SURPASSING ALL PREVIOUS DISPLAYS. R CM Ell DCD 9 GIFTS FOR XMAS HmClflDCn and new year FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES AT HOME Have you decided what gifts to send VISIT US AND WE WILL SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM JUST CHOOSE YOUR GIFTS AND72 words
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Article191 1936-11-14 10 Nov. 9. 10. 12. American Can Com. 129 5 8 128> 2 125» 8 American Telephone and Telegraph 183' 2 183 182U AtfhfQM Railroad 79 78' 4 754 Chesapeak 77 76» 4 75» 4 Dupont 182 180 4 180 1 Firestone 34% 34* 8 333 4 Genera!191 words
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438 1936-11-14 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Nov. 13 Share of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c, 1944-64 117 3 4 117% Funding Loan, 4 p.c, 1960-90 118 118 War Loan. 3% p.c 106% 106% K'.raits 6 p.c,438 words
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Article261 1936-11-14 10 Increase In Quota Held Unlikely Messrs. Stanton Nelson and Co Ltd in their rubber market review for the week ending. Nov. 12, at noon, stateThe recent unexpected increase in the tin quota caused considerable consternation in the London tin market Operators in the rubber market appear to have261 words
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Article31 1936-11-14 10 Exports of dry rubber/ uncorrec ted ngures. from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for October ar.e: Mainland 34 956 Straits Settlements Islands 124 Brunei 152 Labuan «g Tot al 35,24831 words
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Article64 1936-11-14 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 13 Tin: Firm. Cash: £241 15s. Three months: £238 15s. New York Tin: 52.75. Copper: Settlement: £43 5s Gold: Yesterday: £7 2s. 7'od Silver: Spot: 21d. Two month: 21d. Freviously: Firm at €237 15s Previously: £234 15s. Previously: 51.75. Previously. £4264 words
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85 1936-11-14 10 Foreign Exchange Rates. London Closing Quotations Nov. 13 market today and the volume of business passing is fair. Well Maintained Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weekly rubber report dated Nov. 12, 4 p.m., state: The local rubber market has been well maintained the undertone having been consistently steady.85 words
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Article202 1936-11-14 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 in Malaya has202 words
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190 1936-11-14 10 I RUBBER: Steady. London Spot: 8» /2 d. B%d. Previously: 8V 2 d. BV.d. Jan. -Mar: 8' 2 d. 8 9 lGd. Previously: B»>d. 8 5 s d. Apr-Sept: 8 916d. 85 s d. Previously: 8 910d. 85 s d.190 words
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Article158 1936-11-14 10 London, Nov. 1. Captain Crooksbank, Secretary for Mines, recently received a deputation from the coal industry on the subject of fuel and defence. The deputation was led by Sir Evan Williams, presiident of the Mining Association and of ithe Coal Utilisation Council. It was pointed out that158 words
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9 1936-11-14 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser and Co.'s List9 words
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Article279 1936-11-14 10 Introduced For Bangkok Labourers <From Our Own Correspondent > Bangkok, Nov. Twelve thousand acres of land upcountry have been chusen by Government for Bangkok's two hundred registered unemployed to clear plant I and grow crops on. and earn an honest living. The aim is gradually to populate this279 words
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Article50 1936-11-14 10 TAv culmination ol n uiicmployi d lrom JMHH trussed Tvn<sid<- town peached tt the openlni oi i tine ol the House o! I the Jarrow M P. Miss I (Labour* pri-suitrd a by the BtarctefS, pi r t *JJ unco in MM n-suscitati-in Dl th«- l<* a industries50 words
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Advertisement418 1936-11-14 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in tne v/olony of Hong Kong) The liability of members Is limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. I Authorised Capital SSO -22S'2SS Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong Currency418 words
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Advertisement484 1936-11-14 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AISTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by Royal Chart m Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London. E.C. Z. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang484 words
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Miscellaneous806 1936-11-14 11 WEEK-END RADIO PROGRAMMES A *r 7.20 News in English. '/{y/v/l/ 7.30 Light music (continued). 8.20 News and economic review in Penang ZHJ German. Call DJQ. 8.35 Eternal Tokens of German Penang Wireless Society) Culture: 11. The "Romer" and JA a the "Ooethehaus" in Frank- I Wavelencth-^9.3 metres furt-am-Main. 9.20 News806 words
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Miscellaneous956 1936-11-14 11 I 0 1 I WfCWTRACTI David Burnstine, Merwin D. Maier, Oswald Jacciby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system in existence THE RULE OF THE ACE AND THE KING PHARLES GOREN of Philadelphia has After the double raise, South can956 words
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Article102 1936-11-14 12 Giant Crane Moved To Berth A notable piece of engineering has been successfully accomplished in Messrs. John Brown's yard on Clydebank in preparation for the laying of the keel of No. 552, the Queen Marys sister ship. A score of shipyard workers shifted a 300-ton crane,102 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-11-14 12 THE AMERICAN STEAMER, Bessemer City, of New York, which was bound for London from Liverpool and ran on the rocks at Penennis Bay, Cornwall, and broke in two. The entire crew were saved.33 words
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Article447 1936-11-14 12 Shipping Little To Fear From Air Competition 1 "yHE motor liner Charon, built foi j.' Messrs. Alfred Holt and Co.'s Singa--2 pore- West Australian service, wa; Y launched by the Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Co.. Ltd at Dundee recently, the ceremony being performI ed by Lady447 words
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Article218 1936-11-14 12 TTHE following is the health bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau for the week ended Nov. 7. Plague. During the week no notification has been received of human or rodent plague in any of the ports in the Eastern Arena. Cholera has been218 words
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Article274 1936-11-14 12 Successful First Year For Dredger On Yangtze Shanghai. The equipment and progress ol tbt Whangpoo Conservancy Board's dredging programme, relating particularly to the work of the big drag-type dredger Chien She, is related in a report just issued by the board. More than four million cubic y;>rcis of274 words
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Article71 1936-11-14 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alon H|f •'MM I. t, ri w Pangkor 12 I 8; Ben venue 6 Empire l>o<k (Entrance Ci.u j Silvermaj)!.- f v Stentor 34; G ■as Section 10 (Kntr.n G( KaUanc Kll '»'»l ll\i:l',i,ik Main Wlun Kittiwake. Bi Akabahra Oil Uhan Coal Whan VESSELS IN |>i:\ i>(mks71 words
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Article105 1936-11-14 12 Record Tonnage At Belfast And Dublin \mmn the }>•. was made b> chairman of Board, when I I Dtr and thei \iMt U> D\. and Dock H The rival;healthy om to do what MM fa jeneft of those tin pective por* the oppori Dublin P fine and i105 words
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Advertisement614 1936-11-14 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) t TELEPHONE: Frelfht 5433— Passage Mil. Jg)L LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOB FEDERATED MALAY STATES KAIL WATS. tP ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIABf. CANADIAN MClf IC IWPttDi CftfXftST < incorporated In BnglaTHi) OVAVCL SYSTfM. TIIK +UMMOT ROUTE offer* TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES BONOIXLU or direct KMPRKSS614 words
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Advertisement105 1936-11-14 12 BIBBY LINE [LONDON IMIRFSS 22, PAI.I MM I KINIMIV 10 U of last twin vcl i:\M.on\ c oi,omi«i poki snt»«. ■MM i i'i moi in N |n\|M»\ wW* t n r- i fr<m imimiw m;i» umJOKi OXFORIJSIURI WOh'C! CHESii YORKSHUU: SKROPtH: oxfoi WOKCI^'JI'. Through P Fares to Btr 00 LONDON105 words
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Miscellaneous594 1936-11-14 12 Local And Foreign Mail (^patches And Arrivals V BY TRAIN k every Saturday 7 p.m. day 7.45 a.m. tar: Mon. to Fri.* 7.45 a.m. _ay 7.45 a.m. and. Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. 7 p _n. Kuala Liris, Port snham, Taiomg and Anson: Mekdays* 7 p.m. ahru, Kuala Kri and Tumpat: Mon.,594 words
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Advertisement513 1936-11-14 13 BY. P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES P. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS. OUTWARDS Due D Ue Tonnaf* S'pore. Tonnage Spore. 1936. 1f)37 :ALI 6.810 Nov. 18 BHUTAN 6 100 Jan 14 ►MORIN 15,000 Nov. 20 CORFU 15 000 Jan'ls RAJPUTANA 17.000 Dec. 4 BEHAR 6 000 Jan 24 BANGALORE 6,000 Dec.513 words
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Advertisement521 1936-11-14 13 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Strait* Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sail* CITY OF LYONS Havre, London, Rfdam, H'burg Nov. 29 Deo. 2 CITY OP PITTSBURG Havre, London, Rfdam, H'burg521 words
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Advertisement1028 1936-11-14 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Oc-m 1 iir H u Kh low Steamship C« (18S2) Ltd. Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual Th<* uiiuid Wuitr star tAd' Steam Navigution Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak St»amsi:*> Co., 111. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Ilie Auntralun Orient-U Line Li A. The China1,028 words
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Advertisement1735 1936-11-14 14 v^ «jr JOINT SERVICE CJ 1^ IKTi^ P M PRINCE LINE-SILVER LINE U. D. fW. UINE A ITJL# F OR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE ar./ona marc ,i T> TOBA-^aturday, Nov. 14, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. AN n PHILADELPHIA. VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Marques. Durban and P Ei./ VALENTIJN-Saturday, Nov.1,735 words
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Article, Illustration400 1936-11-14 15 Draw Handicaps For All Events Tare the draws for all marks allotted in the S.C.R.C. open tn which ftfgan yesop, ii Nin»ks Chua ChiH>n Leone in Hock, I B irr P. T. Lim. Dr cj Haridas. \v J M Warden. rat II Kanns. S. Ab >u h'.shty.400 words
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Article411 1936-11-14 15 MALAYA COMMAND RIFLE MEETING Penang Volunteers Score Well 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 11. AS already briefly reported, the results of the Malaya Command Rille Meeting, which have just been issued, give the 3rd Battalion of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Forces (the Penang and Province Wellesley Vo'unteer Corps)411 words
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Article116 1936-11-14 15 Discredited By New York Experiments Experiments made in New York recently have tended to discredit the value oi the camera as a means of deciding the winner in close finishes. Apparently the camera can lie. The experiments show that horses nearest the instrument are undoubtedly favoured. This discovery116 words
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Article603 1936-11-14 15 End Of Flat Racing Season In Sight London, Oct. 22. rvi'RIXG the present racing season French owners have sent U their horses to compete in England in increasing numbers, and they have captured many prizes. Lord Rosebery, one of the Stewards of the Jockey603 words
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Article308 1936-11-14 15 Fixtures For Play Today THE following fixtures will be played in the home soccer leagues today. ENGLISH LEAGUE— DIV. I. Birmingham vs. Arsenal Charlton A vs. Derby Co. Chelsea vs. Sunderland Grimsby T vs. Manchester U Leeds U. vs. Preston N.E Liverpool vs. Sheffield Wed. Manchester C. vs.308 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-11-14 15 photo). PICTURE TAKEN before the fancy dress soccer match, between married and bachelors at the Railway Institute yesterday.18 words
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Article74 1936-11-14 15 Claim Against Aga Khan London, Nov. 4. A claim arising out of the sale of Blenheim has been made against the Aga Khan in an action to be heard in the King's Bench Division. Blenheim was sold in July to an American syndicate by the74 words
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309 1936-11-14 15 Skins Score Only Goal In Hockey Match At Tanglin Inniskillings 1 S.C.ii.C. A GOAL stored early in the second half Kave the Inniskillings a victory by that margin over the Chinese at hockey yesterday at Tanglin. The visitors were not ;it full strength and in fact they took the field,309 words
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Article381 1936-11-14 15 Bowker To Advise Ben Foord OLD CHAMPION* TO SEE FIGHT WITH NEUSEL London, Nov. 5. Sydney Hulls, who is promoting the fight between Ben Foord. British and Empire heavy-weight champion, and Walter Neusel. of Germany, at Harringay on Nov. 18, is hoping to give his patrons a pleasant surprise writes381 words
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Advertisement52 1936-11-14 15 v- .flK^E^3kBH7 IHBjM^u m BT I BV k m _^Blr B«^ m. r M wt^^ A TB^^ >■ Bl X 'vVIHv iß^A^k 888 1 .A «MBr kaSHL^-^^f^- f C. GOLDMAN, who won the men's divine contest at the S.S.C yesterday, at the top of a d ive. (Kree Press photo).52 words
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298 1936-11-14 16 INDIANS AND Y.M.C.A. PLAY ONE- ALL DRAW Wet Conditions Render Ball Control Difficult Indians 1; Y.M.C.A 1. PLATING on a very sudden ground, the Indians and the Y.M.C.A. drew at hockey yesterday on the former's ground, sharing two goals. The play at no time reached a high standard but there298 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-11-14 16 photo). MISS 11. M I'HKKSON. winner of the Hacker (up at the S.S.C. yest* relay, receiving the trophy from Mrs. Bain, wife of Dr. M. C. Bain.27 words
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Article264 1936-11-14 16 Army vs. Johore At Jalan Besar T T. J. A. Crawford will make ar appearance on the left wing for the Army team in the Malaya Cup match today, but the side will be weakened on the other wing bj the absence of Lieut. W. H. Wilberforce,264 words
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Article116 1936-11-14 16 Results Of First Round Play The following are the results of the first round 01 the above competition: R. J. W. Brown beat J. Green 4 and W. A. Venning beat W. W. Paterson 3 and 1. V. P. Barbat beat W. Munro 4 and 2. J. E.116 words
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Article159 1936-11-14 16 Guillermo And Hassan Fight A Draw <From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 13. Battling Guillermo, the veteran Singapore boxer, put up a very creditable fight to share the honours in the twelve round main, event at Jubilee Park last night with Speedy Hassan, also of Singapore.159 words
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296 1936-11-14 16 Home Team Collapse After Good Start McCABE AND ROBINSON BAT BRIGHTLY Sydney, Nov. 13. A FINE COWLING performance by Hammond was a feature of the M.C.C. match here today. The Gloucestershire champion took five wickets for 39 runs off 17.4 overs and he296 words
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Article149 1936-11-14 16 Fixtures For Next Week 'T'HE following have been invited to play hockey lor S.C.C. vs. Middl»---»>\ Regiment on Wednesday at SjCjC P. W. F. Mills, P. F. Kinsey. Lt. EL F |C. Home, F. E. Hutchinson, E. W Reeve. H. G. Shaw, N. Poyntz Robert Lt. V.149 words
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Article, Illustration78 1936-11-14 16 S.C.R.C. OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT Rain Interfere Witii i>i uv Tin: Op q 1 rmin the tlaj wherever tik- rottowti Un Chin 11 h"i I I, C < ibyei -4 i .i i. i MM. II v nx Nh| X| s no n ThUm n Hin C. Reshty i t» b78 words
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Article31 1936-11-14 16 Th« St Andrew's Purer P J. Baker; \v I 1 }:< s; J Taj S. Ross: j Pergu«Mi I Seng Ann; P Mg Ro<>. m i Lovick.31 words
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275 1936-11-14 16 HACKER CUP TO MISS H. Mac PHERSON Swimming Carnival At S.C.C. A HOLIDAY carnival, held specially for children, was largely attended at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday Boys and girls under 15 years competed for aquatic honours, and gave an exhibition of swimming which was well applauded by admiring parents275 words
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Article76 1936-11-14 16 The following are ties drawn for play to the S.C.C. Straight Snooker Championship. Monday W. J M. Warden vs. A. Matheison R. Johnson vs. C. C. Dunman. Tuesday H. G. Bishop vs. H. S. Godwin. A. F. Hunter vs. E. W. F. Fulcher Wednesday E. J. Riches vs.76 words
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Article44 1936-11-14 16 nv?; A th C r had an easy hock€ y vic tory over the Excise Department at Tangto 11 n 3 ;i Sterday /innin S b y goals i^ h »J C n SrS WGre Saward <3) Allan «o> and Cruwys (1).44 words
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Article27 1936-11-14 16 Q^?f il ocke y matcli between the iS'u and the Inniskillings II which was to have been played on the k.R.C. ground yesterday, was cancelled27 words
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Advertisement111 1936-11-14 16 PALACE WINDOW CALENDARS SIX SUPERB COLOURFUL PRINTS An exquisite lasting gift !£Lg*g mounted on a silk scroll, finished like a Chinese painting, an ideal size olouiiullv boxed in Chinese style, ready for mailing. PRICE Each $1 00 vouVVhH^ CATIIA CALENDARS specially designed to convey th TiLju* S v ''''"^"■anccs will111 words
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Advertisement29 1936-11-14 16 skipper's compliments AND WILL YOU STEP ABOARD FOR A CLASS OF. TIGER BEER?' —^V^^H wwm BP j* *Ta^B Bl^k. 1^- 3 MkT/l FRASER NEAVE LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR TIGER BEER.29 words
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