The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 December 1936
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Title Section18 1936-12-15 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 1f), 036. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1930 10 CENTS18 words
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Article988 1936-12-15 1 Execution Rumours Unfounded FIERCE FIGHTING BETWEEN GOVERNMENT FORCES AND MUTINEERS Rebel Leader Now Held Under Detention ('ONTRARY to previous rumours that Gen. Chiang Kai Shek had been executed, a Reuter message from a usually reliable source m Peiping states that Gen. Chiang m now freeReuter - 988 words
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Article128 1936-12-15 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Need For Unity Shanghai, Dec. 11. Dp. H. H. KUNG, the Acting Prime Minister, has issued a declaration addressed to the nation. He stated "The Central Government is determined to carry out its pre-arranged policy which shall not be changed even m face128 words
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Article23 1936-12-15 1 Batavia, Dec. 14. The Netherlands Indies' export duty, as from Dec. 15, has been fixed at 57 per cent. ReuterReuter - 23 words
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298 1936-12-15 1 King George Celebrates His 41 st. Birthday GREETINGS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD London. Dec. 14. KING GEORGE VI today celebrated his 41st. birthday but. at his express wish, there has been no official observance of the occasion. Flags were flying at the mastheads of public and other buildingsReuter Wireless - 298 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-12-15 1 GENERAL LOMBARTE, ex-chief of the Moroccan Air Force, who is now 'commanding a. section of the Spanish rebel force, is seen above m a moment of relaxation following the battle at Oviedo.32 words
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Article85 1936-12-15 1 Shipping Casualties London, Dec. 14. FOLLOWING a day of brief sun- shine a gale developed last evening and later increased m force. This morning on the western and southern coast of England the gale reached a velocity of between 60 and 80 m.p.h. Shlpoing raa heavilyBritish Wireless - 85 words
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Article48 1936-12-15 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Canton, Dec. 14. The Government has approved of the proposal to give the remains of Gen. Huang Fu, former Premier and Foreign Minister of the defunct Peking Government, a State burial. A sum of $10,000 has been granted for the purpose.48 words
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Article61 1936-12-15 1 Government's Reply To U.S. Note London, Dec. 14. -THE British Government is ready to reopen the discussion whenever circumstances warrant hope of a satisfactory result. This is the purport of the reply to a note from the United States presenting a statement of the British debt and expressingReuter Wireless - 61 words
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Article, Illustration15 1936-12-15 1 MUSHROOM CLUBS THE WORLD. THAT'S rL'NNY THAT CLUB WASNT THERE WHEN 1 PASSED THIS MORNING!"15 words
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Article92 1936-12-15 1 London, Dec. 14. FINANCIAL circles at present evince no alarm at the latest developments m China, many believing that the situation is just another Chinese puzzle which, like many experienced m the past, will be solved without much difficulty. It is realised, however, that the present situationReuter - 92 words
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254 1936-12-15 1 GERMANY AND MEDIATION IN SPANISH WAR DESIRES TO SEE ORDER RESTORED Conflagration Must Not Spread London, Dec. 14. A LL the Governments invited to take part m the discussions on the Anglo-French proposals for mediation m the Spanish conflict have now replied. The German and Italian replies were delivered onBritish Wireless - 254 words
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Article54 1936-12-15 1 Abandons Plan To Visit Nanking Canton, Dec. 14. President Quezon, of the Philippines. who is on a visit to Canton, is due to return to Hong Kong en route to Manila today. The President stated that he had abandoned his plans to visit Nanking owing to the flood54 words
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Advertisement101 1936-12-15 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. mm**^ I I —^"v^fcli *""**L f M A X AAaaal aiaW JAAAT* I bbT«^bbbl t a Laaeam V -bbbbbbbbbAi m\\ W 'EH afaAal bbbbbbbb! -**BBaAal I**-' T^ThMSSaBBBaa fc^» > Maß^^^aßß^^^^'--TBBT^V i a< >^^'V >^ lJ**TpW*ta*Ai**l101 words
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Advertisement113 1936-12-15 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA aaa^Bßeaaßßa^HPaaiai GROWN IN MALAYA. ADELPHI ijjjt HOTEL TONIGHT [SPECIAL DINNER DANCE I DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER'S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND THE ROTARY CLUB ||g| OF SINGAPORE MEETS TODAY AT 1 P.M. AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL SPEAKER: ROTARIAN DR. LIM BOON KENG.113 words
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Article133 1936-12-15 2 London. The "Flat" season, which ended with the Manchester meeting has been one ol the most successful since the war. Here are a few of the highlights: The Racecourse Betting Control Board, which manages the Totalisators. expects to reveal a turnover of £7.000.000. £1.000.000 more than the133 words
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Article143 1936-12-15 2 Consideration Of Spanish Appeal Geneva. Dec. 12. The United Kingdom's ''profound disappointment that the non-interven-tion agreement was not more fully observed" was expressed by Lord Cranbourne at the League meeting to consider Spain's appeal. He said the forces on both sides m Spain were being augmented from foreignReuter; British Wireless - 143 words
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1452 1936-12-15 2 GOD SA VE THE KING— From "Patriots" HOW THEY TURNED AGAINST KING EDWARD VIII- THEY SPRING SO SMARTLY TO ATTENTION— BUT WHAT DO THEY THINK?— WILL THEY DO THE SAME TO THE NEW KING? —THE TRUE TEST OF LOYALTY To The Editor. Sir,— l notice that a writer m a1,452 words
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Article27 1936-12-15 2 The Hon. Mr. Eric Newbold, of Penang, and a friend flew to Kuala Lumpur to witness the performance of the amateur revue Up She Goes on Saturday.27 words
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Article296 1936-12-15 2 "Greatest Of Modern Play wrights' LUIGI Pirandello, Italian dramatist and novelist, whose death is announced by Reuter was probably the greatest of modern playwrights who pre-occupied themselves with a tragic view of life. He was 69. Apostle of "the necessity and vanity of illusion" m all human experiences296 words
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Article135 1936-12-15 2 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Whitley and Mr. Justice Adrian Clark m the Ist. Court at 10.15 a.m. Judgment: Court of Appeal No. 636 S. Rengasamy Pillay vs. Sadhu Pakirisamy. Before the Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Whitley and Mr. Justice Mills at 10.30 a.m.135 words
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Article233 1936-12-15 2 About 4.817 cases of ancient art treasures which were exhibited m London last year, have been conveyed to Nankins, from Shanghai for safe keeping. Sin Chew Jit Poh. Mr. F. S. Wayman. from Province Wellesley' has replaced Mr. A. C. Wilson as Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Segamat. Mr. Wilson has proceeded233 words
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Advertisement23 1936-12-15 2 IF YOU WANT ALL THE NEWS AND THE LATEST LOCAL PICTURES EVERY MORNING YOU MUST BUY THE FREE PRESS MALAYAS PREMIER MORNING PAPER23 words
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Advertisement415 1936-12-15 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PARFUMERIE de CARO N 10, Rue de la Paix. for particular X'mas gifts. Nuit de Nod. Affolant. N'aimez que moi. Bellodgia. Narcisse Blanc. Tabac Blond. FTeurs de Rocaille. from MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. BOARD RESIDENCE. mmwsgW m WSSBßßßmwmmmmmmmm^wmmwmmm SEA- FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd Large rooms lacing sea415 words
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Advertisement451 1936-12-15 2 Zbe Sinoapote LfVCC plC3s Office: Cecil Street. Sin C apore Phone SV.I ,5 hut*' Aagg^iaA^ Kuala Lumpur Office: 25. Java Street. Phone: 3683 Ipoh Office: Brewster Road Phone: 37. Penang Office: 12, Bishop Street iVaava. Phone: 1477. London Office: 40 43 Fleet Street E.C. 4. Phone: Central m** Tel: "Leadinaiavi451 words
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Miscellaneous133 1936-12-15 2 Diary Of The Day High Water 10.50 a.m. 9.7 ft., 11.48 p.m. 8.7. ft. Sports Soccer: Emden vs. Govt. Services ati Jalan Besar. Rugby: S.C.C. tournament Merchants vs. PS. and 8.8. and I. Hockey: C.S.C. Ist vs. Skins at; CS.C; R.A.M.C. vs. Police at Tangiin:i Sel. Colts vs. Singapore Colts133 words
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201 1936-12-15 3 Wrecked Man Sees Shipmaster Vanish Paris, Dec. 2 piRL NOUAII, the Lowestoft trawler wrecked with the loss of nine lives on sand dunes near Calais last night, carried a ship's boy. He was only 14, but a true son of the sea.201 words
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Article, Illustration36 1936-12-15 3 I UK FLAG adopted by the Spanish rrbel forces. The five a.rows symbolise the live former kingdoms and the double yoke signifie> the union of Spain during the reifcn of King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella.36 words
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Article199 1936-12-15 3 WILL CARRY OX THE HOTEL London. ■AJ-LTHBi Sir Harry Preston's will is published within the next few M a.:i show that hLs entire estate consisted of his hotel at Brighton and that his wife is the sole beneficiary "I am carrying on the hotel199 words
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Article39 1936-12-15 3 From OOru r Own C ?rrespondent > Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 13. Although an aimed watcn was Kept at the Selangor Golf Club last night, the tiger which had been seen there the previous night was not seen or reported again.39 words
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Article253 1936-12-15 3 Now a "New Man" Do you endure agonies from stomach U nible? Do you dread to eat even the plest meals and long for relief from Then here is good news for For sure relief is at hand as this letter proves. It comes from253 words
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Article260 1936-12-15 3 Judgment Reserved Against Malay (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 12. Judgment was reserved by Mr. C. H. Dakers m the Kuala Lumpur police court m a case m which a Malay, Anmad bin Dato Abdul Latiff, was charged with cheating m respect of a dozen Trengganu260 words
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Article118 1936-12-15 3 Italian troops m Abyssinia, it is stated m Rome, have occupied Allata. m the southern lake region. A series of six new King Leopold 111 postage stamps has been placed on sale m Belgium to replace the existing King Albert stamps. Mr. David Stacey Colman, of Shrewsbury School and Balliol118 words
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Article101 1936-12-15 3 Man Sat On Tube Live Rail London. T-ÜBE passengers on the Central London line were held up outside Holborn Station recently when a man was found m the tunnel— with his boots off. An official walked along the track and found the man sitting on the live rail with his101 words
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Article222 1936-12-15 3 The following appointments are announced m the F.M.S. Government Gazette, Major J. D. Wyatt, M.C.. to be Staff Officer to Local Forces. Malaya. Mr. O. T. Faulkner. C.M.G.. to be Director of Agriculture. S.S.. and Adviser on Agriculture, Malay States. Mr. L. A. McGowan to act as Revenue222 words
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Article18 1936-12-15 3 A film on Sir Basil Zaharoff's life, entitled "The Uncrowned King." is planned by a Hollywood film company.18 words
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Article, Illustration55 1936-12-15 3 CHANCELLOR SCHUSCHNIGG, the Austrian dictator, accompanied by Ilerr von Papen, the German Minister m Vienna, and other members of the Diplomatic Corps, took part m the traditional St. Hubert's Day Hunt near Vienna. St. Hubert is patron saint of hunting. Ilerr von Papen (second from left) and Chancellor Srlinscluiigg (third55 words
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Article32 1936-12-15 3 T7/£ Controller under the Tin and Tin Ore Restriction Enactment notifies that the domestic production quota for the first quarter of 1937 has been determined at 72 per cent.32 words
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Article, Illustration38 1936-12-15 3 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS is now busy producing a film on Marco Polo and his wife, formerly Lady Ashley (on night), who is playing m it, is making her first appearance m a film. She is seen with a friend38 words
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Article309 1936-12-15 3 LORD DERWENT REVEALS REMOVAL PLAN London, Dec. 2. A PROPOSAL to transfer the Chelsea Pensioners to Windsor Castle and to "develop" the Chelsea Hospital site, was mentioned m the House of Lords today. Lord Derwent was urging the Government to make a census oi all buildings309 words
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Article63 1936-12-15 3 The band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme today at "Katong Park at 6 p.m.: March potpourri, Steps of Glory (Aubrey Winter); Overture, Morning. Noon and Night (Suppe); Selection. Patience 'A. Sullivan Humoreske. March of the Manikins I Percy E. Fletcher). Potpourri valse. The Gay63 words
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Article364 1936-12-15 3 MAN WHO NEVER FORGOT A FRIEND All Remembered In £500,000 Estate London. W V MR. PETER GEORGE WALLIS McKECHME, wine and spirit merchant, who changed a TiOs.-a-week clerkship to a fortune of over half a million pounds, never forgot a service. He died, aged 87. on Oct .it his flat364 words
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Article140 1936-12-15 3 Two Dead Rulers On Radio Vienna Dec. z. 17/OICES of two dead Emperors were heard throughout Austria today. Old gramophone records and the official Austrian radio combined m a subtle piece of propaganda for the restoration of the Hapsburgs. Today is the anniversary of the accession of the Emperor Francis140 words
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Article209 1936-12-15 3 Official Reception At TV/c Dutch Club An official reception, consisting of a 1 dinner and dancing, for the personnel; of the visiting cruiser Emden, was held by the German community on Saturday night at the premises of the Dutch Club. About 400 people attended. The entire German community209 words
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Article114 1936-12-15 3 The following appointments are notified m the S.S. Government Ga/ett. Mr. C. W. Dawson. M.CS. to act as District Judge and First Magistrate, Penang Mr. V. C G. Gatrell lo act as Superintendent, Government Printing Otlic Singapore. Captain G C. Allen to act as Controller. Posts and Telegraphs.114 words
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Advertisement76 1936-12-15 3 PERSIAN ARTS The unique Persian Arts exhibited for the first time m SingaP rC Beautiful hand-made, hand engraved Persian silverware, of Tea set. f^ktaal-shakers. cigarette cases and boxes bracelets, etc. TaV53 Persian miniature paintings, jewellery boxes, bracelets, ri,,R X Uainkars (ham* stamped) on hand woven Persian linen of curta^ns^ablecloths. bedspreads,76 words
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Advertisement36 1936-12-15 3 /J THE STORE s rJ^l/Oyl^ s OF A THOUSAND A**-*-***-*'^*^^ SUGGESTIONS. OPEN UNTIL 5-15 P.M. EVERY DAY I THIS WEEK SATURDAY INCLUDED JOHN LITTLE 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated Al England) SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG and IPOH.36 words
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Article, Illustration495 1936-12-15 4 Sheilah Graham - Sheilah Graham Film Fashions By Some Novel Creations Hollywo4)d. WITH the approach of the holidays, actresses m the film colony are becoming "hostess conscious Antony the smartest of these "hostess" discoveries is a gown recently added to the wardrobe of Rosalind Russell. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer featured player. The495 words
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Article, Illustration50 1936-12-15 4 A SMART HOSTESS GOWN Rosalind Russell, screen player, wears this picturesque hostess gown of satin with peppermint stripes of deep rose. It is cut to provide lor a slim, tight-fitting waist and a flared skirt. Showing four inches below the satin, is a dust ruffle of knife-pleated, turquoise blue taffeta.50 words
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Article324 1936-12-15 4 WHAT MAKES A WOMAN BEAUTIFUL? Views Of Five Screen Stars FIVE of the reigning screen beauties of the screen today combined their points of view to reveal what makes a woman beautiful. For years, men have been selecting beauties and telling why each is lovely. To get the opinions of324 words
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Article48 1936-12-15 4 Katherine Hepburn always keeps her skin lotion m the refrigerator during the summer months. Miss Hepburn, who is starred with Frederic March m "Mary of Scotland." says that it not only refreshes her skin, but that its icy coldness gives her a supreme lift on a hot day.48 words
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Article171 1936-12-15 4 Paula Hitler Vienna, Dec. 1. FEW people know of the existence of Paula Hitler, sister of the 'Fuehrer of Germany. She is "just home m Vienna again after a Dalmatian holiday. Younger than her illustrious brother, she is round about 40. a brunette and very like him.171 words
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Article70 1936-12-15 4 A narrow crack between the skirt-ing-board and the floor of a room, caused by the shrinkage of the woodwork, may admit a noticeable draught m cold weather, especially if the carpet is not fitted right up to the skirt-ing-board. The draught may be stopped if the crack is closely covered70 words
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Article51 1936-12-15 4 Ann Sothern. RKO Radio star, declares that the best relaxing idea she knows of is that oi lying flat on the floor for about 15 minutes. Miss Sothern. who is playing the lead m "Walking on Air." does this when she is extremely tired and has a social engagement before51 words
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Article, Illustration621 1936-12-15 4 Skirts Still Worn Short Paris, Dec. 1. DESPITE strikes and a general feeling of unrest. Paris dressmakers and designers have produced mid-season collections no less important than before. This is all the more remarkable when it is realised that m a collection of perhaps a621 words
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Advertisement270 1936-12-15 4 S) delicate Mguatii+HJ zaveJi I tQp y'* The life of the modern girl is carefree, successful where it j mm s once was difficult and humiliat- J ing. How Wondersoft Kotex -f\"* **>*mo* is changing women's lives! v 1 I O j j j\ <=z>ke win* at tennis I AW270 words
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Article, Illustration288 1936-12-15 5 RI'MOCRS THAT STALIN. THE SOVIET DICTATOR, is seriously ill were brought to aa end when, with other Soviet chiefs, he washed the great militar\ parade on Red Square, m celebration of the lMth anniversary oi the Russian Revolution. The parade was witnessed from Levin's tomb. Riuht to left m upper288 words
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Advertisement68 1936-12-15 5 s}T W Mri ■'A'^*******rJ T T^^^ MmW^^ tJoEk ..aaaWaal I TOOT) MEWS 7 Celebrate X'mas m w^r*. "ROYAL" Manner' CHRISTMAS CAKES: Rich Fruit with Almond and Royal Icing. Other Mixtures to order. MINCE PIES: Best quality Mincemeat. SHORT BREAD: In fancy boxes. SCOTCH BUN: As made m Scotland ROYAL BAKERY68 words
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Article423 1936-12-15 6 Inquiry Held At Muar 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. Dec. 11. I OSSES amounting to $18,000 sustained by a property-owner oi Muai were revealed m the resumed preliminary inquiry, before Mr. D. Headly. Second Assistant Adviser. Muar. into the case m which three Chinese. Yap Koi,423 words
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Article24 1936-12-15 6 His Excellency the Governor has provisionally recognised Signor Carlo Alberto Perego as Consul of Italy at Singapore pending the issue of His Majesty's Exequatur.24 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-12-15 6 TWO ARTILLERYMEN of the rebel forces take it easy, during a short rest at Getafe, the last town on the road to Madrid from the South, which the rebel* captured recently.31 words
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Article, Illustration40 1936-12-15 6 KING LEOPOLD of Belgium with some of the K4 miners who were recently invited to dine at the Royal Palace m Brussels, where they received honours for their part m the rescue work during the mine disaster at La Bouverie.40 words
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127 1936-12-15 6 Inquiry Expected To Begin Today ScDON after five o'clock yesterday morning. 8,000 Tamil coolies mustered joyfully at Municipal depots to resume work once again after 13 days of inactivity. The strike of Tamil labourers came to an end on Sunday afternoon when leaders of127 words
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256 1936-12-15 6 Cinema Visit During School Hours And Medallion About 48.000 schoolboys and girls m Singapore will be given a Coronation •treat" at the pictures, together with a Coronation medallion struck specially tor the occasion. These plans are now being prepared by the Children's Coronation Committee under the256 words
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Article169 1936-12-15 6 "Doctor Did Everything To Avoid Accident" (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 12. Holding that Dr. Parunjothy had done everything to avoid the accident, Che Maarof m the Kuala Lumpur police court today returned a verdict ot death by misadventure at the inquest on a 60-year-old Chinese169 words
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402 1936-12-15 6 (From Our Own Corresp: ndcnt) Johore Bahru, Dec. 13. apOMMITTED to stand his trial at the Intermediary Assizes on three charges of murder, Lim Hong Hai. a young Hylam. was this morning brougnt before Mr. J V G. Mills, and charged with the402 words
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Article87 1936-12-15 6 Dr. Schacht Demands Their Return Another official demand tor the return of Germany's colonies was made by Dr. Schacht. the Finance Minister, m a speech to the Geographical and Statistical Society at Frankfurt. He described Germany's lack of space as a nightmare and declared that the lack of87 words
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Article28 1936-12-15 6 Malayans now settled m Monte Carlo for the winter are: Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Stonor, Mrs. E. Burnside, Dr. and Mrs. Fry, and Mr. E. W. N. Wyatt.28 words
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Article208 1936-12-15 6 SOUND FINANCIAL POSITION (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 14. A SOUND financial position is reveal- ed m the accounts of the Penang Harbour Board for the year ended June 30. 1936. After providing for interest $196,240 sinking fund contribution $20,940, and capital repayments $34,545, the income208 words
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Article, Illustration15 1936-12-15 6 MISS MERLE OBERON photographed on the Queen Mary on her arrival at Southampton from America.15 words
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Article336 1936-12-15 6 MR. HUGHES LEAVES ON FRIDAY Hopes To Return (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 12. "OEREMBAN'S water supply is not injurious to health. Both Klang and Port Swettenham have no chlorinated water supply. Of course, m weather such as we are experiencing now the water is coloured, but unless someone336 words
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Article59 1936-12-15 6 Death Of Popular Novelist The death is announced m London, says Reuter. of the novelist. J. C. Snaith. Author of several books of adventure and romance. John Collis Snaith enjoyed considerable popularity since he published his first novel m 1906 His best known works are "The59 words
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Article422 1936-12-15 6 INDIAN DEPUTATION W PENANG Visit To Kedah Plantations Yesterday (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Drc 11 YESTERDAY was a memorable day for the Indian communr Malaya when the Rt. Hon. Mr. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri. Pc eHc H arriveed m the Karagola accompanied by Mr. G. S. Bozman ics. forming422 words
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Article272 1936-12-15 6 Five Chinese On Trial (From Our Own Correspondent! Segamat, Dec. 10. THE story of how five Chinese tappers of Gomalie Estate. Batu Anam. got out of hand and attacked their employer and his kepala was re- lated before Ungku Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, the Segamat magistrate, yesterday.272 words
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Article232 1936-12-15 6 Bill To Be Introduced In Federal Council (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. A moderately long Bill designed to ccnsolidate and amend the law relating to fisheries m the F.M S is to be introduced at the next meeting of the Federal Council232 words
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Article59 1936-12-15 6 The following Government officers have returned from leave: Messrs. H. Astin, J. G. Watson, A. B. CobdenRamsay, W. Laurie, C. W. Dawson, T. J. Thomas, D. A. Somerville. A. Grimes. M. W. F. Tweedie, J. C. K. Marshall. F. R. Farrer, A. Gilmour. J. Huggings M.C., F.59 words
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184 1936-12-15 6 Used Chewing (.urn On Knd Of Ix>n*i Stick 'From Our Own Corresp>:aT Muar. I>«n 1' Demonstrations ol h wa s stolen trom the vault to the Chancel at St Paul's Mount. M b> use ol a long stick with chewing gum on the end were184 words
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614 1936-12-15 7 General Reserve Made With Transfer Of $100,000 •TTIE report of the directors of Batu Selangor Tin Dredging Company Ltd. states that the profit for the year ended July 31. was $329,343 including $34,139 being profit on realisation of buffer stock To this has been614 words
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Article165 1936-12-15 7 Interim of 2" 2 per cent., or 3d. per share, payable on and after Dec. 15, against coupon No. 10. (First dividend since 2- 2 per cent, was paid for whole of 1929 At special meeting of shareholders held at Jersey yesterday. Mr. H. C. Stewart, the165 words
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Article45 1936-12-15 7 Buenos, Aires, Dec. 14. The report of the financial commission of the Chamber fixes budget expenditure for 1937 at 997*2 million pesos. Government has fixed the exchange rate at 16 instead of 17 pesos to the pound. The buying rate remains at 15.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 45 words
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Advertisement277 1936-12-15 7 PAVILION TOMORROW Special Holiday Matinee 3.15 This picture is very great fun It's human and cheerful and yoa have to like it. It makes a glorious joke of Freddie's prim manner and he had enough conscious humour to p.in m the laugh." DAILY SKETCH :y*"3 a 2$ tm\ *m mm^^^^^^B^Bm\277 words
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Advertisement115 1936-12-15 7 HARI-RAYA'S ATTRACTIONS sth. COLOSSAL NIGHT Follow the crowds to GRAND THEATRE— NEW WORLD DARDANELLA'S BALINESE DANCERS Tonight Tuesday, Dec. 15 Hari-Raya special programme "SULA— META" (BOMBAY SCANDAL) Souvenir from India, -plus KRON CHONGS— BALI DANC*ES. AMBON LOVE SONGS— VAUDEVILLE Watch for HARI-RAYA-WEER'S EXTRAVAGANZA. 7. DAYS' HARI-RAYA ATTRACTIONS Tomorrow Night at115 words
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Advertisement430 1936-12-15 7 It's Big! The star (Academy Award Winner) is Big! The I story "Big" by Owen Francis is Big! The picture (played fl against a mighty, awe-inspiring background never before 1 filmed) is Big! It's Big Entertainment that you'll go for m a j Big Way! SHE FEARED HIM f SHE430 words
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910 1936-12-15 8 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1926. The Municipal Bunglers NOW that the strike of Municipal coolies has been settled Singa- pore can once more breathe freely, while expressing the hope that such a circumstance will never again arise. Tne strike had many regrettable features, not the least ol910 words
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Article56 1936-12-15 8 Lady Bagnall opened a bazaar at Bethel Church, ot England School. Katong. on Saturday. Mr. G. Grubb. Superintendent of Customs and Excise. Pahang Coast, las sailed for Home on furlough, writes ccr East Coast correspondent. Mr. Grubb's place at Kuantan has been t. ken by Mr. H.56 words
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Article35 1936-12-15 8 Mr. J. S. Hummel, vice-president of Warner Bros. Inc.. the famous film company, and Mrs. Hummel arrived at Raffles Hotel yesterday. They will be staying m Singapore for about ten days.35 words
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Article, Illustration44 1936-12-15 8 THE Ist. BATTALION OF THE IRISH GUARDS left Pirbright Camp, Suney, where they had been Mtfd Mt for overseas sei«vice, on their way to Cairo, where they are to be stationed. Kit inspection b> an oflioer I* here seen m progress before leaving Pirbright.44 words
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Article, Illustration1350 1936-12-15 8 Glorious Pages In HISTORY OF INNISKILLINGS Services Notes FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT London, Dec. 1. HOW history repeats itself. At Waterloo, the 27th Inniskillings —now the Ist Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Singapore —held a position at the cross roads of Charleroi, with instructions to retain it at all costs.1,350 words
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Advertisement405 1936-12-15 8 The Ideal X'mas Gift. n your friends the highest WM mT% b*bbbb**bbV Aftf aaaaaJ V bbbbC b% sending them a gift miMm B B M B m\ old >«otch Whisky •**fIJAW afl> a*fl aV**AB AT*-W> aai eaWaf Johnnr Walker packed m specially W aWA** f***fl fl IntT' "WAaa hristmus cases405 words
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Advertisement63 1936-12-15 8 THERE IS NO REASON why people of today should suffer from gout," states a doctor. There is no reason why they should enjoy it either. And there is no reason, if they are eligible, why they should not hold "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE63 words
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Article799 1936-12-15 9 Under Constitutional Government PREMIER'S REVIEW FOLLOWING the example of Great Britain and other Western nations, a "Keep-Fit Campaign" is to be introduced m Siam, according to the Prime Minister who, m a broadcast review of the country's progress during its four years of constitutional government,799 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-12-15 9 SO.-afl OF GEN. FRANCOS TROOPS lining up m the roadraaj m the village of Alcorcon for their food rations, during the march on Madrid.24 words
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296 1936-12-15 9 "Explosion Had Been Brewing" London, Dec. 1 1. GI MINE sympathy is expressed m many quarters with bbAWI which is laced with so serious a crisis just when the country's fortune was manifestly brightening. Frederick Whyte. the forme*ul adviser to the National Gov.~nt oi China.Reuter - 296 words
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Article40 1936-12-15 9 In Circulation In United States New York, Dec. 14. ey m circulation m America on i 0 showed an increase of $115,000.--ompared with October and of '00.000 over November, 1935. The on Nov. 30 was $6,466,000,000.— Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 40 words
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Article179 1936-12-15 9 Questions In Commons (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec 1. IN the House of Commons tonight, Mr. J. R. H. Cartland. (Con.), asked the President of the Board of Trade 1 1 1 Whether he can give an estimate of the total stocks of tin at present179 words
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Article84 1936-12-15 9 1937 Conservation Programme Announced Washington, Dec. 14. The United States 1937 agricultural conservation programme is similar m many respects to that of 1936. This is evident from the official announcement that the programme again offers payments for reward under specified conditions but it contains certain modifications. It isReuter Wireless - 84 words
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Article59 1936-12-15 9 First Transatlantic Wireless Communication London, Dec. 13. Yesterday was the 35th anniversary of the first Transatlantic wireless communication. Signals transmitted from a station at Poldher. m Cornwall, were intercepted by Marconi by means of an emergency aerial supported by a kite m place of the apparatus previously destroyedBritish Wireless - 59 words
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Article80 1936-12-15 9 Nine Old Carthusians m Singapore \;ere the guests of Maj. Gen. W. G. S. Dobbie at Flagstaff House for the annual O.C. dinner on Saturday. In proposing the health of "Charterhouse," Mr. D. W. Tyer expressed the warm thanks of all present to General Dobbie for a80 words
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Article48 1936-12-15 9 Geneva, Dec. 14. fURKEY has appealed to the Council m connection with the Franco -Turkish dispute over Alexandretta and Antioch which conditionally were ceded by Turkey under post-war treaties. lt is suggested that the lives and liberties of the Turkish population there are jeopardised. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 48 words
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Article389 1936-12-15 9 "PNAP SHOTS," an entertainment *3 staged at the Victoria Theatre last night clicked with a vengeance. The show was put up by the "DieHards" Concert Party, formed of memI bers of the Ist. Battalion, the Middlesex Regiment and their wives, m aid lof the Soldiers, Sailors and389 words
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Article224 1936-12-15 9 Monarch's Sacred Trust London, Dec. 14. "PDWARD VIII received from God on high a sacred trust," declared the Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday m a broadcast address. "With characteristic frankness he told us the motive for surrendering that trust. It was a craving for private happiness. TooReuter - 224 words
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Article161 1936-12-15 9 Arrival In Vienna Vienna, Dec 14. THE Duke of Windsor arrived here 1 at 10.05 pm. last night and drove off immediately m Baron Rothschild's private car for Enzesfeld. As the train drew into the station, police threw a cordon round the special sleeper, allowing none ofReuter - 161 words
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Advertisement36 1936-12-15 9 Telephone 1906 ATTRACTIONS M \s EVE DINNER 52.75 M.W YEAR'S EVE DINNER $2.75 BBaaB_aBBjBBBj Distribution of Cracker*. rKpk Balloons and Novelties on 1 Dec. 24th and 31st. BOXING DAY SPECIAL DINNER $2.00 HOOK YOIR TABLES NOW.36 words
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Advertisement100 1936-12-15 9 oi*f*aT**B^. EVENING BAGS HOSIERY Exqu'siio Loaihers m a THE SUPER X MAS PRESENT variety of Colours. Morleys' and Phoenix. Diamente, MeLal (Silver m c c i 1Kt $1.50 $1.95 $2.95 and Gold Pelit Point. Plain and Fancy Silks. $3 2 5 S3s $4 50 Prices from $3.50 $5.25 i*r pete.100 words
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207 1936-12-15 10 LAST NIGHT'S QUOTATIONS 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 le the first occasion on which a207 words
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Article200 1936-12-15 10 Dec. 10 11 12. American Can. Com. 118 U4 3 4 110 American Telephone and Telegraph 189' 4 188 3 4 188., Atcheson Railroad 74 72% 71 3 4 -ipeak 68 3 4 67' ;> 66' 8 181 7 8 180' 8 180> 8 Firestone 35' 4200 words
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565 1936-12-15 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 6 p. tn. Dec. 14 New York prices quoted In U.S Tne above are dealers' middle -jrices; Jobbers, margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of 1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 pc565 words
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Article66 1936-12-15 10 Dec. 12 Buyers Sellers Gambler $6.50 Java Cube 9.50 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 19.50 Black Pepper 11.00 White Pepper 19.00 Copra, sundried 8.85 -Copra, mixed 8.55 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 R. Saig6n Al $165 R. Siam, W.C. No. 1 $144 Rice, Siam, W.C. No. 266 words
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Article48 1936-12-15 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 10. The application fists for Badenoch Rubber Estate Ltd., the new company which is being floated by the Straits Rubber group, opened today and the first issue of 175,000 £1 shares was oversubscribed by about 20 times. (Free Press copyright).48 words
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Article55 1936-12-15 10 Interim on account of year ending Dec. 31, 1936, of 5 per cent., less tax, will be paid on Dec. 1 to shareholders on books on Nov. 24. Transfer books will be closed from Nov. 18 to 24 (inclusive). Last year first and final dividend of55 words
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Article184 1936-12-15 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 14 COPRA: Straits S.D. Rotterdam (Nov.) £21 17s. 6d. Previously: €22 ss. PEPPER: White Muntok: m bond 5%d. Previously: 5%d White Muntok: Jan. -Mar. sd. Previously: sd. Lampong black: m bond 2%d. Previously: 2%d. Lampong black: Jan-Mar. 2%d. Previously: 3d. COFFEE:184 words
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Article74 1936-12-15 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 14 Tin: Dull. Cash: £231 15s. Previously: Quiet at £233 15s. Three months: £231 15s. Previously £233 15s. New York Tin: 51.50. Previously: 52 50. Copper: Settlement: £45 2s. 6d. Previously: £44 12s. 6d. Gold: Yesterday: £7 Is. 9d. Previously: £774 words
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Article76 1936-12-15 10 London Closing Quotations Dec. 14 Method of Parity before ftate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105' 8 105 1 New York $to 4.88 2 3 4.90^4 4.90 316 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.01V 4 O.OO I^ Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 2 1576 words
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Article92 1936-12-15 10 Semenyih Rubber Estate has doubled its interim dividend on the £47,264, 14s. issued and paid capital at 6 per cent., less tax. on account of the year ending April 30, 1937. Last year's payment of 3 per cent, was followed by a final of 7 per cent.,92 words
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Article25 1936-12-15 10 Interim of 7% per cent., less tax at 4s. 9d. (No interim m previous year, but 15 per cent, paid for full year).25 words
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Article93 1936-12-15 10 The directors of United Sua Betong Rubber Estates, which owns plantations m the Federated Malay States and Central Johore, announce an interim dividend on the £750,000 issued capital of 6% per cent., less tax. This is 1% per cent, more than m the previous year,93 words
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Article20 1936-12-15 10 Dividend of 2% per cent., less tax at 4s. 9d/, payable Dec. 1 (nil). Meeting, Nov. 25.20 words
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448 1936-12-15 10 And 18 Per Cent On The Preference Shares THE report of the ri.r -1 Tin Dredging year eroded July 31, s profit was $307,407. i: profit reali.sed on buff* has been added $2 ward from la j. <j $328,302. Dividends totalll thfl preference448 words
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Article652 1936-12-15 10 a* a Of Rubber Companies THE following reports have been announced during the week CASTLEFIELD (KLANG) RI'RBER Net profit for year to June 30 last £10.374 <against £8,764 >; and £1,868 brought m, making £12.242: dividend 8 per cent. »7% per cent I torward 4.242 (subject to652 words
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Article, Illustration317 1936-12-15 11 Winning CONTRACT OuCJU-j David Bumstinc, Merwin D. Maier, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence UP AGAINST A FREAK "T-HE other day. Mrs. Mario Black. 1 playing m a rubber bridge game at the Cavendish Club317 words
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Article84 1936-12-15 11 i Normal Progress Towards Recovery It is announced that the Pope is making normal progress towards recovery. He is able to get up for a short time and walk to his study, but he is medically advised to remain m his private apartments until Christmas.— I Reuter. Mr.84 words
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Advertisement399 1936-12-15 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne colony 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. 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 Reserve399 words
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Advertisement489 1936-12-15 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 £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Uoilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok Karachi489 words
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Miscellaneous914 1936-12-15 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY BataYia NIROM 1005 The story of the Christmas tree. 10.50 Solo concert. a.m.— 7.05 a.m.— YDA 98.68 m. v 20 Cl °se down. and YDB 25.3 m. 1050 am.— 1.50 pjn— yda 19.67 m. Paris Radio-Colonialc and YDB 25.3 m. II p.m. to Closing YDA 98.68914 words
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116 1936-12-15 12 Issue Of New Stock Notification hns been sent to the holders of Thos. Firth and John Brown 6 per cent. Preference shares of the intention of the company to pay off the outstanding £248.000 4 per cent, First Mortgage Debenture and £137,580 4V' 2116 words
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Article126 1936-12-15 12 A letter has been received by the general manager of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board from a firm m New Zealand, which not only bears testimony to the shipping services trom the port, but also to the rapid transport facilities. Messrs. Austin Carr and Co.. of126 words
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Article166 1936-12-15 12 PACIFIC COAST-EUROPE FRUIT TRADE French Line's Additions And Conversions Two refrigerated cargo ships are to be built for the Pacific Coast service of the C.G.T. (French Line). Of 17 knots speed, they will be equipped tor the prompt and efficient handling ol 80.000 boxes of fruit. While these ships are166 words
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Article29 1936-12-15 12 The P. and O. Ranchi has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive here at 9.30 a.m. tomorrow. She will pro ceed alongside the S.H.B. whart on arrival.29 words
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Article, Illustration42 1936-12-15 12 AN IMPRESSIVE VIEW of the Port Tauranga leaving the slipway during her launch at Leith recently, by Mrs. Jordan, wife of the High Commissioner for New Zealand. The ship was built for the Watchlan Line, New Zealand, as a special timber ship.42 words
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600 1936-12-15 12 The Importance Of Personal Contact I, I h A COMPREHENSIVE account of his g "mission of goodwill" to South j Africa was given by Mr. W. E. Clucas. y president oi the Manchester Chamber lof Commerce, at a special meeting oi r the Chamber last600 words
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Article313 1936-12-15 12 Equipment Of New Dutch Motor Liners i There are at present under construction m Holland two ships for the well- known Dutch firm, the Royal Packet J Navigation Co. (X.P.M.). which are I intended tor the service between Java and South Africa via Mauritius. These ships, together313 words
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Article134 1936-12-15 12 Rifle Beside Him London, he, ■pAPTAIN Geollrey wood-N was found shot ci< flat at Lexr.am i yesterday He had been out In Mi i morning, and n i leaving the car Shortly altera j:.. and the police the door and lound C j Nash lying with134 words
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Article58 1936-12-15 12 The 101 l Imperial plant Aircralt Brisbane. Draft I AT J Saturday: Dr. A7IU pans. Aircran Siam. Burn Mr. C I < Capt IwUklns Aircra; nnu:- tCPL Penang. It Mr. Moon. Hi Aircralt At Karachi. Bfl arrived AWfldl Capt Oliver Quin. Ir < !< fron Peru!;:: Aircralt58 words
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Advertisement576 1936-12-15 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 54 Passage 54J1. jT' LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. *fj ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. aafaraeaTaaßeaßaaaaaakaaaaßaß* CANADIAN P*\Clt*K UfIQAIO*S CfifiTriT incorporated m Rnrfland) TjtavEi svrraa eaaai-a. •■>..* ~> I HIT EMrKF.SS' ROUTE offers TRANS PACHTC SERVICES *#*n HONOI.I576 words
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Advertisement25 1936-12-15 12 THOSE who l*uy (liot*e who sell have <* common mectinc ground m the Clsftcifjcd Gal unina and they do a big hii-in jfree Iprcss WANT ADS25 words
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Miscellaneous66 1936-12-15 12 CLEARANCES Dec. 13: Elona. Scott Harley <Brit>; Kepah. Petrcnella, Palima, Agatha 'Dut>; Yalou. Cap St. Jacques (Fch); i Peiping I Swed I Genoa Maru, Mayei bashi Maru Japan). Dec. 14: Amagisan Maru. Tsushima Maru (Japan); Op ten Noort. Both (Dutt; Sir Karl Knutsen, Havbor (Nor); Albert Sarraut >Fch); City of66 words
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Miscellaneous404 1936-12-15 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm. Thursday 7.45 am Alor Star: Mon. to Fri* 7.45 am. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and.... poh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and pjn Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Taimng and Telok Anson: Mekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala Kri404 words
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Miscellaneous106 1936-12-15 12 SINGAPORE HARBOR Ships alongside u, r W) expected t.. M| East Wharf (Entram-r <.. Rajula 22; Van li Main Wharf (Entran<< <. ll( Delagoa Maru 18; p Maru 13: Talma Li; G Empire Dock En Iran Silversandal 30; Ran Karagola 36: Maruni, Empire I><m k (TntraiKr <.,,, Katoiin \c>. Radl106 words
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Advertisement495 1936-12-15 13 J^A i _|iT *^B*aa*Aßß*A I I^^^H 1 feAAJAAaaa^ *J& AJ -*^------V-HH--iH BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWAROS D,,e Dne Tonnaaa Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936. 10T7 RANPURA 17.000 Dec. 18 -SOUDAN 6 500 Fb 12 BANOALORE 6.000 Dec 19 NALDERA ***** Feb 12 RAWALPINDI 17.000495 words
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Advertisement398 1936-12-15 13 1 (Incorporated m England.) vt 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. flncorporatea m Straits Settlements.) I --ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sail* CITY OP PITTSBURG Havre, London, Rfdam, H'burg Dec. 29 Jan. 2398 words
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Advertisement912 1936-12-15 13 H^s^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamshln Co (1922) Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White star Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co^ Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line* Ltd. The China Navigation Co.,912 words
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Advertisement755 1936-12-15 14 K. P. M. ROKAN— Tuesday. Dec. 15. Bengkalis. Paneh. Berombang, TanjongMengeidar, Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. V\N HEUTSZ— Wednesday. Dec. 16. Penang and Belawan-Deli. THEDENS -Wednesday, Dec." 16. Muntok and Palembang. TOGlAN— Wednesday, Dec. 16, P. Samboe, Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. MAKASSER- Wednesday, Dec. 16, P. Samboe. Prigi-Radja, Sapat. Tembilahan. Poeloe-Palias. Pengalian-Estate755 words
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Advertisement584 1936-12-15 14 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE -SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX. BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. SILVERSANDAL In Port Dec. 21 Feb. 4 MS. CHINESE PRINCE Dec. 28 Jan. 4 Feb. 18 MS. SILVERYEW Jan. 11 Jan. 18584 words
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Advertisement525 1936-12-15 14 O. S. K. LINE Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durb-u "T^* Maru Ca P c Town. Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Belgium Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dcc.j,J DCB Dar-es-Salaam. L. Marques. Durban, E. London, P. Elizabeth and Mossel Bay Atlantic Mara Cape Town, via Mombasa,525 words
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660 1936-12-15 15 Boxing Board Choose Tommy Farr As Challenger London, Not. 11. li'IlKN boxing promoters and boards of control decide to V? have a light the winner is usually the promoter, writes Trevor Wignall m the Daily Express. Ten years ago Tex Rickard. the greatest organiser of660 words
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Article249 1936-12-15 15 Asiatics Beat R. A. M. C. AN interesting rugger match which was played at Tanglin yesterday between the Singapore Asiatics and the R.A.M.C, resulted m a win for the Asiatics by 13 points to 9. Play m the first half went the way ral the Medicals and249 words
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205 1936-12-15 15 MRS. ADAMS W. MUNRO WIN WITH NET 36 TTHE first bi-monthly Mixed Four- j somes Competition for December was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday j afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs. W. G. Adams and W. Munro with a net score of 36. 45 cards were taken205 words
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Article86 1936-12-15 15 His Majesty the King has entered the filly Felstone, a winner at Ripon last August, for Northern Ireland's classic, the Ulster Derby. The race, which was run for the first time last July, was suggested by the Earl of Derby who presented a cup to86 words
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Article186 1936-12-15 15 Phillips Beaten By Persistent Attack London, Dec. 1. At the National Sporting Club. Earl's Court. last night. Norman Snow 'Northamptoni won the Southern Area Welter-weight championship, beating j Leo Phillips (Birmingham), on points; over fifteen rounds. Snow's victory was a surprise, for Phillips has beaten186 words
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Article122 1936-12-15 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 11. Run on the league system, two j points being awarded lor each match. fhA second annual open table tennis tournament for women m Negri i Sembilan was held at the premises of the Seremban Chinese Athletic Association Results: Miss Chu Chan122 words
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Article, Illustration54 1936-12-15 15 GENERALLY CONSIDERED one of Europe's most peaceful countries Switzerland is now building up a modern and highly efficient mechanised army m accordance with the new defence policy of the Swiss Government who are disturbed by the powerful armaments of Switzerland's neighbours. The latest Saurer tractor-wagon being used by steel-helmeted troops54 words
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Article, Illustration229 1936-12-15 15 London, Nov. 29. •THE Lawn Tennis Association, august I governing body of British lawn tennis, is facing its most awkward pre- dicament. It cannot find a No. 1 player for Britain. And the cause of all the trouble is that Fred Perry has retired229 words
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Article295 1936-12-15 15 j Visitors Fail To Score (From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Dec. 12. COUTH JOHORE beat the Royal Artillery by nine points (a dropped goal j and a goal to nil this evening m a Rugby match on the Johore Civil Service ground. A heavy295 words
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Article25 1936-12-15 15 The Colts beat the Combined Y.M.C.A. by one goal to nil at hockey yesterday. The match was played on the V.MX.A. ground.25 words
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411 1936-12-15 15 STARS WHO OWE ALL TO ENGLAND London, Dec. 1. *T*HE Hungarian footballers, insisting that they are still the puDils of their English masters, though they rank as one of the star teams of Europe, arrived m London last night for their match with England at411 words
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Article436 1936-12-15 15 Yesterday's Match At McNair Road G.S.C 2: Europeans. .2 A good game of hockey was played between the Girls Sports Club and the Europeans on the former's ground yesterday and resulted m a two-all draw. The Europeans had the advantage of a good forward436 words
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Article151 1936-12-15 15 Ronnie James Always Master f\ESPITE the fact that he was con- ceding practically half a stone In weight, Ronnie James (Swansea) proved too clever for Frank Simms (Leicester) over ten "threes" at Cardiff recently. Simms. who was substituting for Bert Ison (Leicester), fought on rugged151 words
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Article204 1936-12-15 15 Yesterday's Play r\l wj. Vj. V>. THE following are results ol ties played yesterday m the SCR.C. open tennis tournament. Open Singles Championship W. J. M Warden beat Woon Chow Tat. 6 2. 3—6. B—6. W. J. M. Warden beat Dr G Haridas. 6—l. 3—6. 6—2. Chua204 words
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Article56 1936-12-15 15 In ideal conditions the Changi Garrison Yacht Club beat a team Irom the German cruiser Emden m a sailing match m the Johore Straits on Sunday by 43 points to 35V2 Each side sailed six Burling prams The first boat home was one ot those manned56 words
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Article, Illustration552 1936-12-15 16 Bully Off - Bully Off Runaway Win In Tanglin Hockey Match MORSE DAWSON PLAY WELL FOR WINNERS By Combined Services 7 S.C.C 0 OWING ING the ball with preci ion and accuracy the Com•J bined Services walked through the S.C.C. defence m their hockeyFree Press - 552 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-12-15 16 photo). A G.S.C. PLAYER gets the ball away during play m the hockey match, uhit-h was drawn, with the Europeans at McN'air Road yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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299 1936-12-15 16 Even Hockey Struggle On Padang SCI 0; G.H.R.C 1 IN a hockc> match which was of the perfectly friendly type, the General Hospital Recreation Club inflicted a I—l1 I defeat to a Singapore Cricket Club eleven on the padang >* -Ntenlay. Boh299 words
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Article32 1936-12-15 16 The RNT and R.A.F. will Dlay rugger against Negri-Malacca m the Malaya Cup Competition at Anson Road on Saturday Admission charges will be $1, 50 cents and 10 cents.32 words
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Article24 1936-12-15 16 Tne S.R.C. drew with the 11th AA. Battery. R A.. I—l m a hockey match on their own ground yesterday.24 words
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Article282 1936-12-15 16 Correspondence "Aeria Still Best Goalkeeper The Sports Editor, Dear Sir.— l have followed, with much interest and amusement, the letters m your paper on hockey. The letters on Aeria's goaikeeping need no further comments. I must say. however, that Aeria is still the best goalie we have,282 words
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Article53 1936-12-15 16 HOCKEY XI THE Singapore hockey XI to x play Selangor on the S.C.C. ground on Saturday, was chosen as follows: O. C. Aeria, R. Earth, G. Scott, G. Ross, G. E. N. Oehlers, P. K. Baskaran, D. Ross, N. Sullivan. A. M. Valberg, G. B.53 words
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Article145 1936-12-15 16 Third Round Played On Jan. 16 London. Dec. 14. THE F.A. cup draw for the third round to be played on Jan. 16 is: Manchester United vs. Reading. Wolves vs. Middlesbrough. Bradford vs*. Derby. Cardiff vs. Grimsby. Brentford vs Huddersfleld. Crewe or Hartlepools vs. Plymouth. Bury vs.145 words
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Article140 1936-12-15 16 The following have been invited to play hockey for the S.C.C. S.C.C. Ist. XI (at S.C.C.) vs. Selangor I Colts tomorrow: F. J. L. Mayger. P. F. Kinsey, Capt N. L. Hammond. H. G. Shaw, E. W. Reeve, H. Sardeman. J. N. Wainwright. A. H. Marshall, E. V.140 words
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Article99 1936-12-15 16 Services when he netted from a long corner on the left. His effort was a pinner all the way and had Mayger beaten all ends up. Dawson finished a Combined attack on the right by pulling the ball to a siae and finding the corner of the net with a99 words
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Article196 1936-12-15 16 Century Scored In Under Fifty Minutes Ipswich, Dec. 14. A HECTIC century by llam- mond featured the M.C.C innings today against the <. onibined Country team here. The GloucestershTVe champion was out for 109 scored m fifty minutes and his total included nine sixes and ten196 words
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Advertisement107 1936-12-15 16 SOME NEW BOOKS. Phoenix: The Posthumous Papers of D. H. Lawrence $1:!.00 Crazy Campaign Mortimer Durand 7.00 Modern War and Defence Reconstruction Capt, J. R. Kennedy 7.00 The Dangerous Sea George Slocombe 6.00 The Faith of an Englishman Sir Edward Griff 6.00 Fighter Pilot "McScotch" 6.00 From Hegel to Marx107 words
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Advertisement13 1936-12-15 16 AS NEW FALLEN SNOW T TIGER FRASER NEAVE LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR TIGER BEER.13 words
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