The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 December 1936
1936-12-18
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Title Section17 1936-12-18 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.039. KSTD. 1835 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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Article675 1936-12-18 1 Hostage Freed With Message MR. DONALD KEEPING PREMIER COMPANY Nanking Determined To Crush Rebellion WHILE GEN. CHIANG KM SHEK IS STILL UNHARMED AN AIR OF MYSTERY SVRROUNDS HIS DETENTION BY MARSHAL CHANG HSI EH LIANG AT SIANFU, IN SIIENSI. The latest official message (accordirf:675 words
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433 1936-12-18 1 NEVER NEGOTIATED WITH GEN. FRANCO London, Dec. 17. THE announcement made by the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, m the House of Commons yes-i terday of the circumstances In which: Italy had given explicit assurances that the Italian Government had not rither before orBritish Wireless - 433 words
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Article71 1936-12-18 1 London, Dec. lti. *T*IIF Prime Minister, the Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition and the American Ambassador were present at a small informal dinner under the presidency of Sir Austen Chamberlain at the House of Commons last night at which it was decided to form a Parliamentary committee to71 words
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Article117 1936-12-18 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 17. RUBBER shares are booming on the Stock Exchange, though there is an acute shortage of sterling shares. The Financial News fears that there will be a shortage of the commodity and sharply criticises the i failure of the InternationalFree Press - 117 words
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Article44 1936-12-18 1 London, Dec. 17. The Foreign Secretary stated, m reply to a question m the House of Commons yesterday, that the treaties of alliance between Great Britain and Portugal contained specific reference to the defence and protection of Portu- British Wireless guese colonies.British Wireless - 44 words
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Article30 1936-12-18 1 Rome, Dec. 17. RAS IMRU, the leader of the Abyssinian resistance to the Italians, has been captured, according to a message from Addis Ababa. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article31 1936-12-18 1 Forty people were killed and 100 in- jured at Leiria. Portugal, when the floor of a building at which a meeting j of the Roman Catholic Society was being held, collapsed.31 words
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Article37 1936-12-18 1 The site for the Highlands aerodrome is chosen and clearing is m progress at Tana Rata, Cameron Highlands. It will not be long before the Perak Flying Club will be able to land machines at a rally.37 words
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Article, Illustration364 1936-12-18 1 Great Test UJ Prosperity EMPLOYMENT UP 20 PER CENT. London, Dec. 17. MR. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, In a speech at Liverpool last night, reviewed Britain's progress towards recovery. Employment, Vtlicn was the great test 01 prosperity, had m five years Increased364 words
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Advertisement47 1936-12-18 1 I^l *ftM,ip§ffl I Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. v Dinner and Dance w*™* -.^X^ 9-30 to midnight and Change of Programme t Carmen and Conrad C*** X with Raffles Celebrated Orchestra directed by Dan Hopkins Non-diners $1-00 Book .ow for the X«as Mew Year's Eve Festivities.47 words
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Advertisement253 1936-12-18 1 aT-illiLlSß SEA VIEW j:^ HOTEL TONIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT iWrWCUkL DINNFIt DANCF. DINNER AND DAM 'K MISK BY j RELLER S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR'S EWE FESTIVITIES ADELPHI HOTEL I (I)innrr Dame Music, on earh ih <«••<•»» provided by Il'Souca Bi others' Now lfl253 words
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Article1129 1936-12-18 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh - CLERKS AND Their Debts Letters To The Editor CIRCULAR NO. 38 MANY SUBORDINATES SAVED BY "LAST CHANCE 99 HOW MONEYLENDERS WORK —CLIQUE WITHIN GOVERNMENT— I,OOO CANDIDATES FOR COLONIAL SECRETARIAT POSTS— GO VERNMENT SER VANTS WHO HAVE BEEN DISMISSED Sin Chew Jit Poh To the Editor. Sir,— Since the inception of1,129 words
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Article151 1936-12-18 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Attempt To Recapture Pailingmiau Shanghai. Dec. 17. pRINCE Teh, comi landing a division of Mongols, a battalion of heavy artillery and ten planes, arrived m Shangtu, East Suiyuan, yesterday preparatory to launching a counter-at-tack on the Chinese positions at Taolin and Hsin^ho. Gen.151 words
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Article64 1936-12-18 2 A crazy house, a ghost train, a merry-go-round and dodgems will be included m the amusements at the Singapore Rotary Club party for children of the unemployed to be held at the New World Amusement Park this afternoon. An entertainment by the Magic Circle will be given m64 words
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Article36 1936-12-18 2 The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed the appeal of Christopher Jackson, aged 24. a Rotherham labourer against his conviction and sentence of death at Durham Assizes for the murfm of his aunt. Mrs. Harriet May Linney36 words
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Article298 1936-12-18 2 NOT A BURDEN ON THE CONSUMER Empire Products Allowed Free Entry London, Dec. IG. HPHE House of Commons carried by 1 205 to 123 and 213 to 123. two resolutions imposing duties of three farthings per pound on foreign meat and 1020 per cent, onBritish Wireless - 298 words
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Article166 1936-12-18 2 Yesterday's Rubber Auction HPHE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1,308 th auction yesterday when there were catalogued 720,300 lbs., 321.56 tons; offered 659.624 lbs.. 294.48 tons; sold 469,714 lbs., 209.70 tons. Spot London 9%d. New York 20 16 cts. PRICKS REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per166 words
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Article108 1936-12-18 2 Scores Great Success In Singapore Performances by the band of the cruiser Emden have won the enthusiastic appreciation of all who have heard them m Singapore. The band 'played on Wednesday morning at the Swimming Club and outside the Cafe iWien m Orchard Road m the evening. Last108 words
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Article44 1936-12-18 2 The Eastern Extension Telegraph j Company announces that the delay on full rate telegrams from Singapore to 'London yesterday was as follows: Telegrams handed m at 5.00 p.m. '12 minutes; 5.30 p.m. 12 minutes; 6.00 p.m. 13 minutes; 6.30 p.m. three minutes.44 words
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Advertisement131 1936-12-18 2 i BUSINESS CARDS. MASSAGE. MR. and MRS. AKAJI, GRADUATE OF THE TOKIO MASSAGE SCHOOL. MASSAGF. for Sportsmen who are physically injured. Expert treatment at moderate charges 210-2, Queen Street, SINGAPORE. j NOTICE. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Making up and Draining of Foch Road, from Lavender Street to Jalan Besar. Owners are notified131 words
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Advertisement393 1936-12-18 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PARFUMERIE de CARON 10, Rue de la Paix. for particular X'mas gifts. Nuit de Noel. Affolant. N'aime/ que moi. Bellodgia. Narrisse Blanc. Tabac Blond. Fleurs de Rocaille. from MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA- FRONT KATONG GRANGE—77 Meyer Rd Large rooms facing sea with own bath room. H393 words
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Advertisement417 1936-12-18 2 Jfrcc press Head Oilier: Cecil Street Sinca|H»rr IMione 54 U (5 i inrs mi{k extensions to all d< rnf>u Tel: "Times" biutapwe. Kuala l.umpur Office: 25. Java Slrret. Fhonc: MM. Ipoh Office: Brewslrr Road. Thonr: T.. i Fenxnt Office: 12. Bi hop Strrrt, l\ tlAnt > Phone: 1477. i4»ndon Office:417 words
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Miscellaneous125 1936-12-18 2 Diary Of The Day High Waier 0053 am. 8.7 ft., 1201 pm. 9 9 ft. Sports Rugby: S.C.C "B" vs RE. at S.CC Soccer: Emden vs. RAF., at Seletar Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Skins, at S.C.C.; I.A. vs. SRC. at SRC; R. College vs. Midds.. at R.C.; Midds. vs. CSC. at125 words
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460 1936-12-18 3 Rayons Or Mattresses? COUNSEL SAYS DECLARATION WAS ACCURATE Ft RTIIER evidence was recorded by Mr. H. A. Forrer m the Criminal District Court yesterday, m the case m which Inder Singh is charged with having made a false or misleading written statement, that nine cases460 words
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Article43 1936-12-18 3 «From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, Dec. 15. Goldtish and dainty little tropical fishes ol other varieties have invaded Sen. moan as the outcome of a visit hen- by Mr. Johno. or Singapore. whose displays m Birch Road. Seremhave -ttrreted much interest.43 words
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Article27 1936-12-18 3 An American :?nnis cournament will be held at the Sungei Ujong Club on Saturday m aid of Poppy Day Funds. Prizes will be awarded to tl wi.irers.27 words
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Article172 1936-12-18 3 1937 Arrangements BY courtesy of the management, the British Trade Fair will once again be held at the Great World Amusement Park. Singapore, the opening date being Friday, Apr. 30 and the closing date Saturday, May 8. 1937, that is immediately pieced-! ing the Coronation celebrations. The172 words
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Article96 1936-12-18 3 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping:, Dec. 13. The death has occurred of Madam Khoo Choon Teow. aged 84. She was one of the oldest residents m Taiping. Madam Khoo was the mother of Mi. Quah Gong Kow. Financial Secretary. State Medical and Health Office. Taiping, and also96 words
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Article48 1936-12-18 3 From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Dec. 14. Several local residents have formed a syndicate and opened a new dance hair known as the Palladium Cabaret. Situated m central corner of the town, the dance hall is of a simple structure, but possesses an excellent floor.48 words
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Article40 1936-12-18 3 Seremban, Dec. 15. The Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, British Resident. Negri Sembilan, who proceeds on retirement on Thursday j night was entertained at a Pahit party !at the Sungei Ujong Club. There was a large attendance of members.40 words
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Article265 1936-12-18 3 Brussels, Dec. 1. THE discussion of the Bill for the reorganisation of the Army began today m Par.iament. On account of the gravity of the international situation, the Government wanted the d-bates to be short, and indicated that voting will take place tomorrow night. Lieutenant-General265 words
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Article119 1936-12-18 3 In Honour Of Local Girl Guide A pleasant morning green party was given last we^k by the District, Commissioner of Guides for Singapore. Mrs R Bird a her residence at Good i wood Hili, with Miss Joan Cuthbe, wno is to be married this week, as the guest119 words
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Article40 1936-12-18 3 Seremban, Dec. 15. Inehe Abu *iakar bin Bagninda, Assistant Commissioner ot Police, Seremban, proceeds on two weeks' i local leave tomorrow. During his absence, Mr. D. R. L. Picton. Mathel son, Officer m Charge, Detective Branch, will act lor him.40 words
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Article356 1936-12-18 3 Wise-K nox Ma triage PTRIKINGLY beautiful dresses were seen at the wedding at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday of Mr. Norman Stanley Wise, Singapore tennis champion, who is the local manager of National Employers Mutual General Insurance Association, Ltd., and Miss Joan Alice Knox, daughter of356 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-12-18 3 photo) MR N S WISE, the Singapore tennis champion, and his bride. Miss Joan Alice Knox. after their wedding at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday evening. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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Article86 1936-12-18 3 Malay Killed I 'From Our Ow?i Correspondent Taiping, Dec. 17. A serious car accident occurred near Bukit Berapit last evening, resulting m the death of a Malay named Abdullah, age 17. It appears that five Malays were coming to Taiping m a small car which, while86 words
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Article301 1936-12-18 3 Sequel To Death Of Young Nonya (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Dec. 15. On Nov. 10, a 19 -year-old Chinese nonya. Cheah Saw Gim, the wife of Mr. Ooi On Soo, office clerk of Linden Estate Scudai. was found lying on a footpath leading to the estate301 words
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Article301 1936-12-18 3 Prize-giving Day m A CLEVER and diverting concert was given yesterday by pupils of the Tanglin Preparatory School, when the annual school display and prize presentation was held at the Tanglin Club. Among those present were Mrs. A. S. Small, the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev.301 words
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Article99 1936-12-18 3 Ricksha Puller In Critical Condition <From Our Own Correspondent.! Seremban, Dec. 15. An accident tock place near the Seremban General Hospital today when a motor-car belonging to the Dato Shahbandar. of Sungei Ujong. and a ricksha came into collision. The motor-car was being driven into Seremban. while the99 words
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Article32 1936-12-18 3 Dr. Walkinshaw, of Johore. will shortly assume duties m Ipoh to fill j the vacancy of Dr. Shields, who has !been promoted to act for Dr. O'Grady !as Medical Office-in-Charge, Ipoh Hospital.32 words
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Article, Illustration176 1936-12-18 3 Chinese Sen teneed JUDGMENT was d.-live-r-d by Mr. E E. Colman m tin- filth court yesterday m the case m which Ho Ah Teck was charged with having caused the i death of a Chinese woman by having i driven a lorry m a rash and negligent176 words
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Advertisement270 1936-12-18 3 STOMACH BLOWN OUT BY GAS Discomfort Ended by Chard 01 Just another sufferer from indigestion— with a difference. For when he took his troubles to his doctor, be took an advertisement sun well! When the doctor saw that it was an advertisement lor Chardox he adu^ed him to try it.270 words
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Article, Illustration2031 1936-12-18 4 WOMEN 'S INTERESTS AROUND the TOWN with MIGNON LADY PRECIOUS STREAM I do not think that ever before ha\e the members oJ the Chinese community m Singapore shown such a remarkable it: merest m a stage play as they ha\f done during the pr< week m "Lady Precious Stream" which2,031 words
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Advertisement251 1936-12-18 4 NOTICE Latest fashions m Ladies Dresses, underwear Novelties, just received from Europe at most reasonable prices 320-A, Orchard Road (Upstairs) This Simple Treatment Quickly Heals ECZEMA AND OTHER SKIN ERUPTIONS The •n'aying curative powers of the gives you days of peace and comfort Cuticura treatment are due to a unique251 words
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Advertisement106 1936-12-18 4 vttßt v r S omc tliinp Better/ AND Something Different ENGLISH EVAPORATED MILK AT LAST ♦•SILVER MOON" is really English, made by a famous English Firm m English Meadows with English labour and capital. And well made, too It has the full wholesome creamy smoothness of English Milk with a106 words
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Article, Illustration124 1936-12-18 5 photo). photo). pnolu). I MilttllloN I>IVIM. through a rubber belt was one of the features of the successful prize sri\ mi; telebrati .ns ut Tanglin Preparatory Srliool >r-tfi»l.i\ >t!ikii!;ster is here seen taking the plunge. Free Press at the Tanglin Preparatory school. Free Press MRSFree Press - 124 words
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Advertisement82 1936-12-18 5 CRACKERS A TOM SMITH'S CAI.EVS fL i;ho(;olati> Bk ADBIRYS TERRY'S NESTLES HW^ HARROD'S ROWNTREE'S lIH ASSCIRTKh MT> m mm brazil, kentish cobs wai v m rs, m< \-MAS PUH)!N<>> HARRODS IN BASINS ■I 1 CHIVER'S BRANDS IN TINS. II We hare been fortunate m securing some exclusive lines Prices need82 words
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Article828 1936-12-18 6 Suggested Motive For Death NEVER SHOWED HIMSELF IN DAYLIGHT London, Dec. 1. JEALOUSY on the part of a man of G2 over a girl of 16 was suggested by the Crown at Leeds Assizes yesterday, when the man, Andrew Anderson Bagley, was828 words
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Article70 1936-12-18 6 j.Two Weeks' Christinas Holiday In Worcestershire I London, Dec. 16. The House of Commons, which will adjourn tomorrow for the Christmas recess, wLI meet on Jan. 19. The usual weekly meeting of the Cabinet will be held today. It is expected the Prime Minister will afterwards go toBritish Wireless - 70 words
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Article, Illustration44 1936-12-18 6 WORLD'S TENNIS CHAMPION, Fred Perry, who recently joined the professional ranks, is shown as he joins the ranks cf Hollywood actors, signing a contract to appear m a one-reel short subject illustrating his tennis style, while M.G.M. "ate" commentator. Pete Smith (right) will collaborate.44 words
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Article136 1936-12-18 6 In K. L. M. Plane pARRYING a record load of Christmas mails K.L.M.'s new D.C.3 giant flying sleeper Ibis took off: from Amsterdam on Wednesday on: her maiden flight to the Far East. The Ibis is flying io normal schedule and is due m Singapore next Monday.136 words
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539 1936-12-18 6 War Forecast After Christmas O EARMAMENT is the policy of the moment m Singapore's Toyland and whilst grown-ups are debating the possibility of an outbreak of war m far-off spheres their children are waiting with excited anticipation, for that zero hour on Christmas day when539 words
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Article61 1936-12-18 6 Nc Settlement Yet Reached VO settlement has yet been reached m the strike of 850 Chinese artisans m Singapore 400 employed m the machine shops of the Sinyaifirc Harbour Board and 450 at -the works of United Engireers, Limited. The dockyard men have been out since taut Monday61 words
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Article166 1936-12-18 6 Members Walk Out (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Dec. 15. AT the annual meeting: of the Taiping Cantonese Association several prominent members walked out, following a disagreement with the chairman. During the recording of the votes, several members alleged that more than half of the voting papers166 words
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Article70 1936-12-18 6 The band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme at the Botanic Gardens at 5.30 p.m. today: March, On The Quarter Deck (Kenneth J. Allord); Overture, Story of the Overtures (arr: Aubrey Winter); American sketch, By the Swanee River tW. H Myddleton Selection. The Orchid Lionel70 words
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Article112 1936-12-18 6 Police -Sergeant William Edwards, attached to Kennington Police Station was killed when he fell while cleaning a w.ndow m Kennington Park Road S.E. The number oi railway passenger journeys m England m August (excluding season-ticket holders* was 124.699.926. an increase of 2.329.557 or 1.9 per cent compared with August last112 words
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Article68 1936-12-18 6 Big: Increase In Recruits Last Month l London, Dei. It*. During November 2,757 recruits i taken on the strength of the Territorial Army compared with 1.873 m 1 October and 1.240 m November. 1935 During the eight months April to November, 1936. the intake of recruits was 26.268.68 words
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324 1936-12-18 6 Twelve Years Reviewed TWELVE years ago, when Imperial Airways started operations the company's aircraft were flying over 1,760 miles of an lines. By 1928 this figure was 2,200. Six years ago, m 1930, it had risen to 9,300 miles. Today Imperial Airways and its su»,324 words
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Article59 1936-12-18 6 BREACH OF TRUST CHARGE Tay Poh Teng was charged ye.ster- day morning before Mr W 0 ft m the third magistrates Court Singa- pore with the crimina! br- I Wmt or $502 as a servant The accused, who was defenM by Mr. Mark Morrison, claimed trial The case will be59 words
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Article56 1936-12-18 6 London. l*» i: It is officially stated tl:a! the in--1 fluenza from which I n'ueen suffering is taking 111 Her Majesty is maki:. towards recovery.— British Wireless Mr. R. Adamson. of tm K. m tary Board, and Mrs. A Ipoh on Saturday for He: on holiday. They willBritish Wireless - 56 words
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Advertisement106 1936-12-18 6 Why risk the danger and annoyance of insects I' haven't a chance against dan- gerous insects if you use weak substitutes for FLIT. Flies, ants, bugs and mosquitoes all survive weak sprays and return later to torment you and leave the germs of illness. FLIT positively kiOs all insects. It106 words
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Advertisement219 1936-12-18 6 STOMACH SUFFERER DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL AS INCURABLE Now Eats Good Meals There is no need for stomach s despair of relief if they had not meg mm Brand Stomach Powder. AlmoM 1 letters arrive from one-time incurabi have been put right b> Maclean Read this letter Irom Mr J H219 words
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Miscellaneous47 1936-12-18 6 USA s; N»0 t^i i\ I V THE NINE PINS (m chonu) "WHY 1 BELIEVE HE'S GOING TO PLAY BALL WITH US!" It it reported that American farmer* are now agitating to curb rhr powert of ih# n.«# mm |K# %upr»m* Court wh+ invalidmtsd R—st*>*l»'» New Dtal.47 words
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832 1936-12-18 7 Consumption Estimates Amazingly High YEARS OF PROSPERITY I LIE AHEAD j (From Our Own- Correspondent) London, Dec. 3. Ol BBER prospects, already excellent, continue IMo improve with a regularity which must 0 surely satisfy even the greediest of shareholders. ■ng favourable factors to which832 words
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Article218 1936-12-18 7 Twelve Points To Three At Gillman Barracks Thq rugger match between the RAM.C and the Sikh Coy. of the Middlesex regiment, played at Gillman Barracks yesterday, resulted m a win for the Medicals by 12 points <one goal, one drop goal an a try) to218 words
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Article324 1936-12-18 7 Rugger XV To Play Selangor Club THE following have accepted to play rugger for the S.C.C. vs. Selangor Club m the annual Trophy match to be played at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. W. N. R'othery, F. P. H. Pearse, A. P. Craigie, W. T. Henman. E. M Watts,324 words
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Article65 1936-12-18 7 G.S.C. Beat Europeans Two Goals To Nil G.S.C 2: Europeans. 0. Scoring twice m the second half the Girls Sports Club gained a victory over the Europeans at hockey by two clear goals on the G.S.C, ground yesterday. Both teams lacked enthusiasm from the initial bully off.65 words
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Article32 1936-12-18 7 The Army will play Negri-Malacca rugger at Anson Road stadium on Sunday. Kick off will be at 5.15 p.m. and admission charges 50 cents, 25 cents and 10 cents.32 words
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Article18 1936-12-18 7 Paterson. Simons beat Mansfiolds by two goals to one at soccer yesterday at the Clerical Union.18 words
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Article13 1936-12-18 7 O. C. Miller will play R. Johnson In the S.C.C. bowls championship today.13 words
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Advertisement152 1936-12-18 7 H\RI RAY.VS WEEK ATTRACTIONS md COLOSSAL WEEK. 7th BIG NIGHTS BALINESE DANCERS GRAND THEATRE NEW WORLD Tonight Friday. D«c. 18 for it> Jl BILEE 500 TIMES m 5 I \KS— :m Performances m Singapore "FATIMMA" Thr Raliae»e Temple Dancer) Saturday. Dec 19 DJAs Greatest Characterisation The REGENT of KEDIRI" JavaS152 words
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Advertisement398 1936-12-18 7 "A REMARK ARM: HIM Kree Press, yesterday "A FINE PICTI RE Morning Tribune, yesterday. TONIGHT ttff ill _^L_* Jl iJ 4| *Ml ~^^J hj~o W. S. VAN OTKE ..fUI Be sure to go along to see "Stage Struck," one of the best musical shows which has come to Singapore for398 words
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Article43 1936-12-18 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced between Richard. Leslie only son of Richard P. and the late Mrs. Pirn of Bray, County Wicklow, Irish Free State, and Thora. only daughter of P. J. and Mrs. Hutchison of Sydney, New South Wales. Australia.43 words
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922 1936-12-18 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1936. Why Kill ZHI? QROADCASTING m this country D had for so long languished m the doldrums that when, after numerous dalays, the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation took steps towards starting, it was felt that at last some of the leeway would be922 words
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Article151 1936-12-18 8 Mr. H. W. Mitchell, of the Posts and Telegraphs, Ipoh, leaves this week for home on furlough. Mr. I. W. Blelloch, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Perak. leaves this week for Borneo on holiday. Mr. Pat Noone. of the Perak Museum. Taiping, has returned to Taiping after a151 words
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Article731 1936-12-18 8 - Fwas the success of the new Prus- I sian army at Sadowa and else- i where which made the idea of army reform a live question after 1870, but < it was the courage of Cardwell backed by Gladstone and Gladstone's greatest Government which carried through731 words
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Article898 1936-12-18 8 Dominica. 8.W.1. DETWEEN the eastern ridges cominp rain hung like a mist of steam. Tree trunks stood whitely against the darkened forest. The fronds of a pain) tree quivered as though with fevef The woman put a bucket under the bamboo stem that served as pipe898 words
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Advertisement105 1936-12-18 8 Caldbecks .^^tT^-^t -•:v>*. rM.MIFTTF. VSFS Hl tfl n\*oo and STi (<l ttrfßlu M Sil.oo and s::oo Waterpr^l and Dolproof Sta'i l.s> Steel Wrist Uatih. GEfrra v cf. gold wrist i f 'AVllll i »ca B.st Quality SII VKK »«U^ARX BRUSH SETS. Real BristUs. 575.00 S.iT.lO, SI! 50 and 545.00. JJ*105 words
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Advertisement73 1936-12-18 8 "MANY OF OUR POLITICIANS are on the road to nowhere." grumbles a writer. But he must give them credit for one thing —they do seem to be getting there. And if you happen to be going anywhere by road, rail, sea or air don't forget to take out a 'GAFLAC"73 words
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Article342 1936-12-18 9 CANAL DUES Big Savings For Ships On Eastern Run HOW THE P. AND O. WILL BE AFFECTED THE board of directors of the Suez Canal Co. have decided to reduce the canal dues as from April next by Is a ton. The dues, which last July342 words
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Article, Illustration237 1936-12-18 9 100 Killed In Madrid Air Raid Madrid, Dec. 16. A WEEK'S lull, due to bad weather, was shattered by the visit a 20 huge bombers and 32 fighterplanes which bombed the west part of the city today. eminent planes drove oft the raiders, but 18Reuter - 237 words
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Article, Illustration41 1936-12-18 9 THK DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER (wearing a new small hat like a v, ill. prd skull-cap), as patron, with the Lord Mayor. Sir George Broadbridge. at the tea and reception of the Girls' Life Brigade at Cutlers* Hall. Warwick Lane. City, London.41 words
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Article33 1936-12-18 9 New York, Dec. 16. Germany does not demand absolute sovereignty over her colonies, declares Dr. Schacht m an article m the magazine Foreign Affairs, supporting, Reuter 1 Germany's drive for colonies.—Reuter - 33 words
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Article131 1936-12-18 9 London. Dec. 16 Tho British Government has offered t'» use warships to effect the arrangement to be concluded between Gen md the Basque Government lor an exchange of 4.000 hostages md women .aid children, as well as others under 18 and over 60 m enemy nan AnsweringBritish Wireless - 131 words
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Article68 1936-12-18 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Ilon/j Kong, Dec. 17. The Kwangsi military mission, headed by Gen. Tan Lian Fang, left Kwangsi for Hunan yesterday. Other members of the mission are Col. Chang Jen Mm, Col. Wang Tao Chi, Col. Liang iPen Jen, Cap. Ngai Ting Siu and two I68 words
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Article188 1936-12-18 9 London, Dec. 16. STOKMY weather continues along the East Coast. Two men were drowned today when the drifter Margaret and Francis was. driven ashore m a gale off Belhelvie. Aberdeen.shire. The remaining member of the crew reached shore with the aid of a lifebelt andBritish Wireless - 188 words
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Article88 1936-12-18 9 London, Dec. 16. It is officially stated today that the Queen, who has been suffering from a j mild attack of influenza, is making very good progress and hopes to be out m a day or two. The Duke and Duchess of Glouces- j ter have also fallenBritish Wireless - 88 words
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119 1936-12-18 9 DEA TH OF ZOO'S ONLY MALAYAN TIGRESS (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 10. TfURY, the Zoo's only Malayan tigress, is dead, and no one is very sorry. That sounds harsh, but it is the sad truth that Miriam's manners were not endearing. When she wasn't snarling she was generally119 words
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107 1936-12-18 9 BRITAIN TO RETAIN FIVE OVER AGE CRUISERS America Agrees Will Japan? IN the House of Commons, Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, announced that Britain would officially intimate to Japan and the United States her intention to retain five over-age cruisers under Article 21 of the London NavalReuter - 107 words
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Article288 1936-12-18 9 HIT BY FOREIGN SUBSIDIES "Further Losses Are Inevitable" Rugby, Dec. 16. ■yHE South Wales Trade recovery and Expansion Committee, of which Sir Robert Home is chairman, has issued a memorandum, a copy of which has been sent to tine Prime Minister. stating that no satisfactoryBritish Wireless - 288 words
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Article86 1936-12-18 9 To Be Laid Down By Great Britain Next Year London. Dec. 17. The First Lord of the Admiralty informed the House of Commons yes:erday that orders are about to be placed for new machinery for H.M.S. Elizabeth and H.M.S. Valiant with the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering ~0.British Wireless - 86 words
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Article34 1936-12-18 9 London, Dec. 18. The result of the ballot of Scottish mineworkers on the employers' offer of a three-year wages agreement was announced today as follows: For acceptance 23,942, against 21.562. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 34 words
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Article28 1936-12-18 9 London. Dec. 16. The annual grants of the King Edward Hospital Fund for London announced today total, for the fifth year m succession. £300.000.— British WirelessBritish Wireless - 28 words
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Article138 1936-12-18 9 Royal Air Force Takes Fifth Place AMERICA is the world's chief air fighting Power m numbers of warplanes. Next come Japan, France, Germany, with Britain fifth. That is the opinion of Corps Commander Khripin, assistant commander ol the U.S.S.R. Air Force, speaking :n Moscow. He138 words
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Article77 1936-12-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 17. fHOLERA has reappeared m three districts m Siam. At Petchaburi, on the southern line, there arc 29 cases and 20 deaths. At Lopburi, on .In northern line, there are 13 cases and eight deaths, while m the riverine town77 words
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Article62 1936-12-18 9 London, l>ec. 17. The Primo Minister, who has stood the strain of the recent crisis remarkably well, left London yesterday fur Chequers, whfre he will spend the next few days and return to London on Tuesday. On the following day he will leave for his Worcestershire home, whereBritish Wireless - 62 words
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Article44 1936-12-18 9 London, l»r< 17. The Ministry ol Labour statistics show that on Dec. 1 the average level of retail prices was approximately 51 per cent, above the level of July. 1914. These percentages were the same as British Wireless on Oct. 31. 1936.-British Wireless - 44 words
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Advertisement37 1936-12-18 9 Telephone 1906 ATTRACTIONS nUI KM; DINNER S2/75 NKW YEAR S EVE DINNER A* Distribution of Crackers. FRF F Balloons and Novelties on 1 ilfcifc Dec 24th and 31st. BOXING DAY SPECIAL DINNER $2.00 ROOK YOUR TABLES NOW.37 words
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Advertisement99 1936-12-18 9 XMAS SHOPPING HOURS OPEN UNTIL 5.15 P.M. ALL THIS WEEK INCLUDING SATURDAY THE 19th DECEMBER DECEMBER 21st 24th OPEN UNTIL 5.30 P.M. ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. Cellophane wrapping round an attractively X r designed outer box, a grease-proof covered jT p inner box (just pull the string) and,99 words
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549 1936-12-18 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 6 p. m. Dec. 17 New York prices quoted m U.S. The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers, margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of ci denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c.549 words
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Article196 1936-12-18 10 Dec. 14. 15. 16. American Can Com. 114% IMt 114 An erican Telephone and Telegraph 187» 2 186' 4 185% Atrheson Railroad 72 71 7 ;i 72% Chesapeak 643 8 65 65% Dupont 179V 2 180*4 180*r. Firestone 35* 4 34» 2 34»/ 4 General Electric 52196 words
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77 1936-12-18 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Dec. 17, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X. R.S.S. m cases (FOB. Dec.) 33 1516 ***** Good F.A.Q m cases (FOB. Dec.) 33% 34 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 34 34 Va December 34 34 U Jan.-Maf 34 34V 8 April-JUne 34 34V&77 words
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Article192 1936-12-18 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Dec. 17 SELLING London, T.T. demand 2|4 1116 London, demand 2|4 I|l6 London, 4 months' sight 2j4V« Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 5|16 Montreal, demand 57 3|16 Batavia. demand 104V 2 Samarang. demand 164 V 4 Calcutta, Bombay, and192 words
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Article66 1936-12-18 10 Dec. 17 Buyers Sellers Gambler $6.50 J^va Cube 9 50 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 18.00 Black Pepper 10.00 White Pepper 18.00 Copra, sundried 9.25 Copra, mixed 8.95 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 R. Saigon Al $165 R. Siam, W.C. No. 1 $144 Rice, Siam, W.C. No.66 words
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Article202 1936-12-18 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 o* commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This If the first occasion on which a newspaper published In Malaya has202 words
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Article200 1936-12-18 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 17 RUBBER: Firm. London Spot: 9 3 4 d. 9 7 4 d. Previously: 9%d. 9 3 4 d. April- June: 911 16d. 9 13 16 d. Previously: 9%d. 9 3 4 d. July-Sept.: 9 1116 d. 9 3 /4 d.200 words
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Article72 1936-12-18 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 17 Cash £235 17s. 6d. Previously: Firm at £236 7s. 6d. Three months: £235 17s. 6d. Previously: £236 7s. 6d. New York Tin: 53 00 Previously: 53.00 Copper: Settlement: £45 17s. 6d Previously: £46. Yesterday: £7 ls. 5V 2 d. Previously:72 words
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72 1936-12-18 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Dec. 17 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 1051s «tt New York $to 4.88 23 *Jl% 4. 1£ Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.093.4 j 9.01% Hong Kong Per dollar i 15" Wd. Is 2 1 16d.72 words
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Article1230 1936-12-18 10 Fraser and Co. 's List THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 1936: 6 P.M. tfraser and Co.'s telephone number is now 5273. MINING Bayers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 5s T' 2 d Asam Kumbang 32s 34s c.d. Austral Malay 55s 56s x.d. Ayer Hltam (ss) 23s 24s1,230 words
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Article172 1936-12-18 10 In their daily report on tin- share market issued at the H«»* p business yesterday, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state that tin fell locally. In spite of this drt>p tin shares continued firm through**" the day and there was free bidding for all the popular sterling a172 words
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Article98 1936-12-18 10 <From Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, Dec. 17. The People's Assembly has convoked a special session to be held on Boxing Day to consider the tin restriction scheme. The Premier is leaving the capital for a 35-day tour of the Peninsula on Dec. 19 During his absence the Minister98 words
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Article20 1936-12-18 10 Mr L A McGowan. Assistant M eountant. Federated Malay Railways, has been api>oini«<l as Revenue Accountant htfcrai Malay States Railways.20 words
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Article, Illustration842 1936-12-18 11 MASS MARRIAGES To Take Place In Singapore Local Chinese Topics BY— OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT 4 FTER months of discussion, the Chinese have now arranged practical measures for the carrying out of mass marriages at the Great World. A set of rules has also been drawn up for the convenience of842 words
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Article445 1936-12-18 11 Winning CONTRACT David Burnstine. 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 IT DOESN'T /VF ALL the bad habits a Bridge player can acquire, one which comes close to the top of the list445 words
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Advertisement442 1936-12-18 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling G. 500,000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000442 words
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Advertisement497 1936-12-18 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 Doilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok Karachi497 words
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Miscellaneous270 1936-12-18 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penang— ZHJ (Penang Wireless Society) Wavelength 49.3 metres p.m. 7.00 Opening record and day's programme. 7.05 Half an hour with Verdi. 7.30 Children's Hour. 7.55 Share report. 8.00 Talk: "Streamline," by Mr. Lionel Brent. 8.20 News. 8.25 What's On In Penang. 8.30 Recorded light music. 9.00270 words
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Miscellaneous502 1936-12-18 11 7.02 The Rutland Square and New Victoria Orchestra, from the New Victoria Cinema, Edinburgh. 7.10 'A Countryman's Diary.' 7.25 The Rutland Square and New Victoria Orch. 7.35 'Starlight.' 7.50 The 8.8.C. Dance Orchestra. 8.20 The news and announcements. 8.35 Greenwich time signal. 8.40 The second cricket Test Match: Australia vs.502 words
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Article288 1936-12-18 12 Burnt Out Freighter For Osaka The Nora Maersk, burned out freighter which until recently was the newest and fastest member of the Maersk Line, left Hong Kong last week for Osaka m tow of the small steamer La Perouse. The Nora Maersk was practically gutted by fire some288 words
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Article36 1936-12-18 12 The mail and passenger vessel sjs. Chenonceaux from Colombo is expected to arrive tomorrow at noon and sail on the same day at 4 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Kobe. Berth: S.H.B. wharves.36 words
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Article683 1936-12-18 12 TRADE RESTRICTIONS DEPLORED N.Y.K. Shareholders Meeting Early This Month THE N.Y.K. Shareholders' Semi-Annual General Meeting was held m Tokio early this month. The President Mr. N. Ohtani, took the chair, and m support Of the Directors' report of accounts, etc., said m part that the net profit for the half-year683 words
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Article93 1936-12-18 12 Ships alongside tin Wluives expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance (.ale Op ten Noort 22. Main Wharf (Entrance Ranchi 18; Sui ■tog i<; Mentor 12; Erria 10; X lawers 6. Empire Dock (Entrance 4. it. Silversandal 30. Empire Dock (Entrant < (lt Islander 46 West Wharf (Entrance <..,te93 words
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Article437 1936-12-18 12 WINNING CONTRACT < Continued from n by Jules Wetzlar at tte I m New York n North, dealer East-West vulnerable SA X Q H— A 7 2 IDA 9 4 C J 8 S— J 10 98 2 i rp-J 'H-K Q 10 13 J 8 5 D— lo 5437 words
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Article155 1936-12-18 12 Shipping Company Feels Distinct Benefit During the past few months freights on the China coast have shown a marked improvement, and though at the moment there is a tendency for them to drop off slightly, it is hoped that the improvement will prove permanent. An indication of the155 words
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Article61 1936-12-18 12 Development Of Italy's Merchant Marine Rome. The Government announced recently that they are taking over complete operation of the merchant marine. The Cabinet has approved the creation of a new financial corporation similar to the United States Shipping Board, capitalised at $45,000,000. They have also approved expenditure of61 words
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Miscellaneous359 1936-12-18 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals *J* BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m. Alor Star: Mon. to Frl.* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 51 P-™-Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Tainmg and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala359 words
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Miscellaneous327 1936-12-18 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Mijer. Dut., 1,127 tons, from Batavia 15, to Batavia 18. Kistna. Brit., 672 tons, from Bangkok 15, to Bangkok 19. Bulan. Brit., 442 from Malacca 16. to Penang 20. Islander. Brit.. 743 torus, from Christmas Is. 16. to Christmas Is. 19. Ranchi. Brit.. 8,849 tons, from Yokohama 16,327 words
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Advertisement499 1936-12-18 13 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporatea m Straits Settlement*.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOiVfBO. MsjMMf Due Sail* CITY OP PITTSBURG Havre, London, Hf jam. H'burg Dec 29 Jan 2 CITY OP SALISBURY Havre, London, R'dam.499 words
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Advertisement1003 1936-12-18 13 SBIPPLNG THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean Jhe Hua Kh| o Steamship Co (19S2)Ll*. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and CUina Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd" Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Orieniui Line' Lid The China Navigation Co.. Ltd. The1,003 words
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Advertisement728 1936-12-18 14 K. P. M. OP TEX NOORT— Friday. Dec. 18. Muntok (passengers and mails only), Batavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. TIDORE- Friday. Dec. 18. Belawan-Deli. MlJER— Friday, Dec. 18. Rhio, Blinjoe, Djeboes. Pangkal-Pinang. Koba, Tanjong-Pandan and Batavia. TOBA— Saturday. Dec. 19. Moeara-Saba and Djambi. TOBOALl— Saturday, Dec. 19, Selat-Pandjang. Koedap, Tampoetih, Tampat-Tinggi,728 words
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Advertisement458 1936-12-18 14 JOINT SERVICE PRINCE LINE-SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. SILVERSANDAL In Port Dec. 21 Feb. 4 M.S. CHINESE PRINCE Dec 28 Jan. 4 Feb. is M.S. SILVERYEW Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Mar. 3 M.S.458 words
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Advertisement623 1936-12-18 14 Q. S. K. LINE TSTTTTaneiro™ Buenos Aires via Colombo, Durban. r> 2 7~ y l3Lru Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Belgium Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. r* c Dar-es-Salaam, L. Marques. Durban, E. London, P. Elizabeth and Mossel Bay t Africa Maru Santos and Buenos Aines623 words
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Article720 1936-12-18 15 Daly Beaten In Sixth Round: Referee Intervenes London, Dec. 8. JIMMY WALSH, British lightweight champion, scored his third successive victory since the opening of the new National Sporting Club two months ago when he beat George Daly, of Blackfriars. over six rounds at the Club's720 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-12-18 15 photo). LT. COMMANDER KRETZC HM \R and C. Dumbleton were first and sfntnd m the high jump at the athletic contest between the Govt. Services and the Emden at Jalan Besar. Free PressFree Press - 33 words
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Article1150 1936-12-18 15 HOCKEY RULES DISCUSSED Correspondence Aeria's 'sliding tackle.' I am definitely of the opinion that Aeria's sliding tackle should be penalised with a penalty bully. Apart from the last para of the notes I have quoted, viz: the goalkeeper falling on or beside the ball etc.. Aeria's second letter to you1,150 words
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358 1936-12-18 15 Unprecedented Situation Arises I n Final (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sf remban, l>rc. Hi. An unprecedented situation has arise* m tfcf All Mbm Asiatic rugger competition. The final was scheduled to be played at Seremban 01. Saturday but Penang requested Singapore, through the All358 words
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Article79 1936-12-18 15 HPHE undermentioned have been 1 chosen to play for the Army vs. Negri-Malacca m a State match on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Anson Road Stadium: Back: Lt. Bdr. Gribble (R.A.), threequarters Cpl. Rose R.A.0.C.), Bdr. Knight (R.A.), Second-Lieut. Gudgeon (Midds.). L Bdr. Darling (R.A.), half: Lieut. Chestnutt79 words
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Article43 1936-12-18 15 London, Dec. 17. The second round Cup match between Walthamstow and Exeter, previously postponed, resulted m a win for the latter team by three goals to two. In the replay match Walsall beat Yeovil by one goal to nil. ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article, Illustration10 1936-12-18 15 JOHNNY MORTELL a recent arrival m the Singapore boxing world.10 words
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Article148 1936-12-18 15 <From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban, Dec. 14. Negri Scmbilan and Malacca will I meet tor the first time this year m an inter-state hockey match on Saturday at Seremban. The Negri Sembilan team are weakened by the inability ol Lieut Morris, their best player,148 words
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Article51 1936-12-18 15 TTHE R.A.F. are fielding their strongest side for their soeeer match at Seletar today with the team from the German cruiser Emden. They will be represented by: L.A.C. Castell; L.A.C. Foster, L.A.C. Lee; L.A.C. Stott, L.A.C. Illingsworth, L.A.C. llayden; Flight Lieut. Messengerm L.A.C Lawrence, L.A.C. liollingworth, L.A.C.51 words
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361 1936-12-18 16 Worthington Dropped From England XI SECOND TEST MATCH STARTS TODAY QINCE the previous Test, cricket writers have spent their time t*' passing scathing comments on the Australian batsmen, just as they did on the M.C.C. players prior to the game. The second Test361 words
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Article293 1936-12-18 16 England's XI will be selected from the following 12 players, says a Reuter telegram dated, Dec. 17, from Sydney. G. O. ALLEN (CAPT.) R. W. V. ROBINS W. R. HAMMOND M. LEYLAND L. E. G. AMES H. VERITY W. VOCE A. FAGG C. J. BARNETT J. HARDSTAFF J.293 words
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Article50 1936-12-18 16 Australia's XI will be selected from the following 12 players. D. G. BRADMAN (CAPT.) C. L. BADCOCK A. G. CHIPPERFIELD J. H. FINGLETON S. J. McCABE E. L. McCORMICK W. A. OLDFIELD R. H. ROBINSON F. A. WARD M. W. S. SIEVERS W. J. O'REILLY L. P. O'BRIEN50 words
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Article348 1936-12-18 16 Yesterday's Contest With Govt. Services MEMBERS of the Emden crew pitted their athletic prowess against the Government Services at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday and came out rather well against some of the local crack runners. Emdcn's star athlete was Lieut. Ccmmander Kretzschnar who won first348 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-12-18 16 photo) A GOVERNMENT SERVICES' COMPETITOR going over the bar m the high jump event during the athletic contest with the Emden at Jalan Besar yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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Article86 1936-12-18 16 New Addition To Army Ranks A welcome addition to the ranks ot Army cricket next season will be the Hong Kong Inter-porter. Capt. Dudley Persse, who is now stationed with the R.A. (Blakan Mati). Captain Persse, who has only recently arrived m Singapore is a fine86 words
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Article303 1936-12-18 16 Tomorrow's League Fixtures THE following are tomorrow's fixtures m the Home soccer leagues: ENGLISH LEAGUE— DIV. 1. Arsenal vs Chelsea. Bolton W. vs Charlton A Brentford vs Stoke C. Derby Co. vs. M ddlesbro. Everton vs. Grimsby T. Huddersfield vs. Liverpool. Manchester U vs. West Bromwich A Preston303 words
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Article69 1936-12-18 16 The Singapore Badminton Association announces that the tournament for the "Capstan Cup" (Commercial houses) will take place m January 1937 and the closing date has been extended to Dec 31 at noon. The entrance fee is $500 per team and entry forms can be obtained from the69 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-12-18 16 pilot 1 1 LT. COMMANDER KRFTZSC HM/IR takes a flying leap m the lon* jump event at Jalan Besar > ester day. Free PressFree Press - 23 words
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