The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 September 1937
1937-09-20
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Title Section17 1937-09-20 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. IS£CI ESTD. 1835 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1937 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article635 1937-09-20 1 "INEFFECTIVE" JAPANESE BOMBING OF CAPITAL Chinese Success In Beating Off Fierc s Attack SEVERAL PLANES BROUGHT DOWN IN GRIM BATTLE Nanking:, Sept. If. OPECTACULAR aerial combats were seen over Nanking; today. Nearly 50 Japanese bombers swooped on the capita! iron: ail directions, and tried toReuter - 635 words
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287 1937-09-20 1 Anti- Aircraft Shell In American 's Bathroom SHANGHAI TERROR OF NIGHT AIR RAIDS: BIG FIRES Shanghai, Sept. 19. PW people in the Shanghai metropolis were able to deep last night as the Chinese continued their air raids on Japanese warships, which, with searchlights trained into the sky, replied with deafeningReuter - 287 words
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Article, Illustration48 1937-09-20 1 no 1 KKKIKI.F SCENE after the explosion of bombs which entered the building uf the Sincere store on the street corner. The flying debits kilted many and injured hundreds. The street was littered with fragmrnts, while doctors, nurses and a nbulance men are seen frantically assisting the wounded.48 words
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148 1937-09-20 1 Japanese Request To Neutral Powers The Japanese Government yesterday Issued a statement regarding the naval blockade oi Chinese ports. According to a cabie received by the Japanese Consul-General in Singapore. Chinese vessels have tried to evade the blockade through transfer of their national. :v registration148 words
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Article13 1937-09-20 1 The death Ls announced of the actor lon Swinley ReuterReuter - 13 words
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56 1937-09-20 1 Hong Kong, Sept. 19. Six Japanese planes, proceeding to bomb the Canton-Kowloon Railway last night, wsre intercepted by Chinese planes over the town of Sheklung. The raiders, which resisted the Chinese fighting planes for 20 minutes, withdrew without causing any serious damaged to56 words
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Article18 1937-09-20 1 Rochester, (Minn.), Sept. 18. Helen Keller has undergone a major I abdominal _-t_-i Her condition Ls satisfactory. ReuterReuter - 18 words
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Article, Illustration616 1937-09-20 1 Italian German Views Of Nyon Pact SINISTER MOTIVES ALLEGED IN ANGLO-FRENCH CO-OPERATION London, Sept. 19. HPHE Nyon agreement, with its new annexes and Anglo-French abandonment of naval control over Spain, are developing into a demonstration primarily in favour of safeguarding Anglo-French interests in the Mediterranean, to the detriment of Italy616 words
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Advertisement47 1937-09-20 1 Tonight Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Dinner and Dance (informal) 9.30 to midnight COMPLETE CHANCE OF PROGRAMME SZITA ANIS ONE OF AMERICA'S FOREMOST DANCE TEAMS THE MOST TALENTED 6c POPULAR CABARET (ENTERTAINERS EVER TO VISIT SINGAPORE Son -diners SI .00. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA Directed by Dan Hopkins47 words
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Advertisement64 1937-09-20 1 ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS THIS WEEK: SPECIAL DINNER DANCE j DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE I I RELLER BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE ADELPHI HOTEL: Tuesday Thursday SEA VIEW HOTEL: Wednesday Saturday WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR AN ELABORATE MEAL, The ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS EXCELLENT64 words
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Article208 1937-09-20 2 America May Reduce Its Premium U.S. RUMOURS New York, Sept. 18 ACCORDING to administration officials, the Treasury is likely to continue to pay a premium on silver to producers. At the same time, it is thought that the Treasury may consider a reduction In the premium although208 words
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Article189 1937-09-20 2 F Legal Status For France's Foreign Population i c Paris, Sept. IM. s FRANCE'S hugh foreign population will shortly have a speciaj legal status and unworthy members of it will be submitted to close supervision. This is the sequel to recent terrorist outrage announced by M. Chautemps.189 words
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Article213 1937-09-20 2 Programme of drills up to and :or week ending Sept. 26 Monday. Sept. 20, 5.15 p.m.. Headquarters, S.R.A. <v). :r A. A. Gun Drill:, S.R.E. (v). Demolitions; S.F.C.R.E. IT), Drill: S.V.F.A.. Unit rraining: Tanglin Hospital. S.V.F.A., Unit Training: Miniature Range H.Q.. S.F.C.R.E. <v>. Empire Test; 30x Range213 words
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144 1937-09-20 2 100-Ton Yacht Here On World Cruise Yankee Arrives From N. I. /^|.N a world cruise, the Gloucester (United States) 102-ton yacht Yankee arrived from Semarang (Java) yesterday morning. With the owner skipper, Captain rwin Johnson, there is a crew of 21. The craft is expected to continue its oyage from144 words
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Article154 1937-09-20 2 Passenger On The Comorin (From Our Own Correspondent). London. Sept. 19. OIR Charles Vyner Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, is returning East by the "Comorin." which is due to arrive at Singapore on Oct. 8. The advance passenger list issued by he P and O. company shows that154 words
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Article101 1937-09-20 2 Complete Revision Sought By Port Body New York, Sept. 19 The Merchant Marine Act is incapable oi developing the American merchant marine under private ownership because it fails to provide parity between American ship managers and their forign competitors. Such is the accusation of the Maritime101 words
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Article43 1937-09-20 2 Grand Canyon, (Ariz). Sept. 19. Scientists exploring the Shiva Temr»le plateau in the Grand Canyon, have sent a radio message to the base camp or ammunition, intimating that they nave found definite traces of big game. Reuter.43 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-09-20 2 BRILLIANT sunshine and a record crowd greeted the King and Queen and Princesses on their arrival at Braemar Highland gathering.20 words
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172 1937-09-20 2 Bark Reserves As Important As Cash Hint For Chairmen Of Rubber Companies A SUGGESTION to the chairmen of rubbtr companies, that they should include in their annual reports comments on the growth of trees in estates was made by Dr. W. B. Haines, the well-known rubber scientist, of Messrs. Dunlop172 words
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Article140 1937-09-20 2 An Excellent Comedy At The Capitol As an astrologer, widemouthed Joe E. Brown does not have so much scope as he did when he was a polo player and a speed, boater, but his latest film, '•When's Your Birthday," at the Capitol, although not as hilarious140 words
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Article61 1937-09-20 2 Five occupants of a car. including the driver, all Chinese, were thrown out of a car when it ov?rturned at the 14th. mile. Woodlands Road yesterday. They all sustained minor injuries. When two motor cars collied at Oxley Road yesterday, a Chinese sustained head injuries. Though the61 words
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Advertisement531 1937-09-20 2 i Diary Of The Day The Tides High Water. 10 33 a.m. 8.8 ft 1037 I p.m. 9.7 ft. Sports Soccer: S.A.F.A. Cup at Anson Road, S.C.C. vs. M.P.H. Hockey: Fort Canning vs. V.M.C.A.. at F.C.: S.R.C. vs. H.M.S Terror, at S.R.C. Cinemas ALHAMBRA We Have our Moments, with J?ally531 words
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Advertisement649 1937-09-20 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. Übe Mnoapore Muzzle your Dog fvCQ p^ With a Grafton Muzzle. <"** a slreH bu Tl: -1„ Obtainable from Lw»mw MEDICAL HALL. LTD. Brrwsvrf ku_| 3, Battery Road iviuu-f Of_r«: IZ. Wm%m _UrH c eh.>nr lavI.HoU »»fh. BOARD g RESIDENCE SEA-FRONT b KATONG GRANGE— 77, Meyer Rd (near649 words
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693 1937-09-20 3 MAN'S HAND USELESS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS I From Our Owv Correspondent) Taiping, Sept lg. I I Mptng magistrate. Che Fawanteh. figured as an important witI in a case which came up for hearing before Mr. J. A. A. Faith. Urn acting magistrate yesterday,693 words
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Article239 1937-09-20 3 AI'O IST REPORT Two Visits By R.Ai\ Machines THK P'Miang Flying Club report for Aim list is as follows: FLYING TIMES Hours Mins. instruction 33 10 44 13 Passenger flights. joy rides, etc 17 05 Cross- enuptrv 23 55 40 119 no machine 13 25 132 30239 words
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Article128 1937-09-20 3 From Our Own Correspondent) lupin;. Sept. 17. The Chinese COnsul-Gcneral. SingaMr Kao Ling Pai. will be visiting Taiping on Monday He will arrive here in the morning and will be given a welcome at the Bofckftt- Hoay Kuan. Kota Road, at 2 p in. The128 words
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Article469 1937-09-20 3 BOOKMAKER HEAVILY FINED AT IPOH (nom uur uwn _-onespor.__.i-j Ipoh, Sept. 18. ARRESTED by the Detective Branch at their fourth attempt. a Malay named Abas bin Haji Mohamed Noor pleaded guilty yesterday before Mr. L. C. Simpson Gray, the Ipoh First Magistrate, to a charge of using an attap house469 words
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Article115 1937-09-20 3 European Studies Interrupted Returning from their studies in Europe, 30 Chinese students arrived in Singapore yesterday in the Italian liner Conte Rosso. They are on their way to Shanghai "to help our country in any way we can." The students will be staying in Singapore for a115 words
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100 1937-09-20 3 Formerly Counsellor At Tokio Embassy The new United States Minister to Siam. Mr. E. L. Neville, arrived in Singapore yesterday in the Dollar liner President van Buren. He is accompanied by Mrs. Neville. Mr. and M_*s. Neville will leave the ship at Penang and100 words
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Article, Illustration27 1937-09-20 3 THE NEW AMERICAN MINISTER to Siam, Mr. E. L Neville, photographed with Mrs. Neville on arrival in Singapore yesterday by the Dollar Liner, s.s. President Van Buren.27 words
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40 1937-09-20 3 After an extended tour abroad, Mr. John Laycock. a member of the Singapore Municipal Commission, returned yesterday by the Lloyd Trie.stino liner Cent? Rosso. He was accompanied by his wife They boarded the ship at Genoa40 words
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144 1937-09-20 3 Stole Watch On Visit To Friends House From Our Own Correspondent! Taiping. *n»» I" I know if. is i" fault I P*e id s;{i(l in the Taiping Police Court. midday, lv u_P* the dnrge bC tii.it ;<• him Th' prosecuting inspector stated the accused visited a friend's house in Kampong144 words
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Article81 1937-09-20 3 NINE- FOOT TIGER SHOT AT TAIPING (from Our Own Correspondent j Taiping. Sept 17 AFTER having terrorised rubber d tappers and livestock in the vicinity cf Krian Road for the past few months, a tiger was killed )/rstrrr{au when it fell /<> thr QHV of a Tamil hunter. The b81 words
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Advertisement167 1937-09-20 3 You Can Cut* PILES Pn-vcmn't ««c«rei7 imfflfO-i reduces andjieals pilee. Or Van Vleck's Absorptive Pile Plasma i complete cure for the worst piles. Tee nrst application stops pain sad irnutioo almost instantly. AJarming loss al Mood m arrested. Inflammation soon down. The swollen piles surely grow l*=»e and leas until167 words
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Advertisement206 1937-09-20 3 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3rd AT 9.15 P.M. THE SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESFNTS HANDEL'S ORATORIO "JUDAS MACCABEUS" PRINCIPALS IDA KINLOCH SOPRANO DOROTHY MACLEOD CONTRALTO HAROLD HAINES TENOR RICHARD CAUNCE BASS FULL CHORUS and ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR.. EVA CLARK L R- A. M. BOOKING AT LITTLE'S PRICES, $2, $1 &SI cts.206 words
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Miscellaneous58 1937-09-20 3 Law Notice For The Day i Before the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Cussen and Mr. Justice Lavtlle in Uie Ist Court at 1030 a.m.: Court of Criminal Appeal:— No 6_7 —Rex vs Kavena Ismail Sahib Before Mr. Justice Home in 2nd Court at 11 am. Summon s-in-Chambers. followed by:—58 words
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Article529 1937-09-20 4 FOREIGN NEWS Railway Crash To Be Staged In India RAILWAY experts in ...dia Intend deliberately to cra^h a train of seven carriages, complete with engine, at a speed of 40 miles an hoar They will stage th? crash a: Jumalpur. It wil) cost about529 words
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Article570 1937-09-20 4 Daily Xx press WHO stands in the way of the Duke i I Kent and his Duchess 'ing th" Duke cf Windsor and hi-. Duchess? is there a desire on the part of the British Government to place a ban on ths Duke and Duchess of Windsor?570 words
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Article574 1937-09-20 4 Financial Opinion Financial Nf THE Greeks made their formal offer to bondholder] t> p_j» 40 per cent, of contractual interest- the offer which was roundly rejected by the bondholders' representatlves as utterly inadequate. Thi behaviour cf the Greek Government in this matter tan only be described as dishonourable and fraudulent.574 words
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Article, Illustration976 1937-09-20 4 Complete Air Survey Of England Planned THE most far-reaching changes in the methods of mapping and surveying used by the Ordinance Survey since its inception in 1791 wil". it is understood, be recommended in the forthcoming report of the Departmental Committee of the Ministry ot Agriculture. One result976 words
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Advertisement54 1937-09-20 4 I Waterproof (ireen Canvas roller blind? >laKer and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks. Canvas and Spring Blinds. Tarpaulins. Tents. Bags. Blue S.reens. Bertam Panels. Wi-e Netting fencing. Wool buntings and Flags. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454 Office: 66 Robinson Road. 'ODDOsItP Telegraph Co.i Workshop: 2!>3. Joo Chiat Place, Singapore. Orders54 words
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Advertisement197 1937-09-20 4 NEW! "SUPER-SOFT" HIGH-POLISH PEPSODENT! h The world over, there's nothing like Pepsodents new $200,000 tooth paste formula. Its sensational new ingredient gives your teeth the most brilliant polish ever discovered I sod it is Super-Soft. Hmh_C*_«_. __B Pt»3_»7-*««B W WtSa*^^^*^^^ammW& mm mm* _^r mmWmmmW >~ v '„'-»> ^____B-i HIGH POLISHES197 words
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Article, Illustration277 1937-09-20 5 GENERAL BOOTH ATTENDS CHILDRENS OUTING FIFTEEN 111 M>REI> children made an outing to Boxmoor. Ilrrts.. accompu.icd t» General Booth and other officers •>: the Salvation Army, who ergan.'.ed the outing, General Eva i made fricnus with children as thr*v eniov*ff rion.^v clrfo. BELGIAN Royal children on holiday Princess Josephine Charlotte.277 words
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Advertisement63 1937-09-20 5 9k %'cMti£e •%§aasajii'9ai/is Versatile inasmuch a< sausages form an appetizing addition to any menu at any time, anywhere. Our freshly made PORK AND BEEF SAUSAGES have a distinctive flavour, the result of many years experience in sausage making. J his experience helps us to give better value for the same63 words
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Article, Illustration42 1937-09-20 6 REAR-ADMIRAL JOHN H. D. CUNMNdHAM. assistant chief of naval staff since last year, has been appointed Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air). This is a new post and follows the decision to jfive the Admiralty c< ntrol of the fleet air arm.42 words
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Article225 1937-09-20 6 Fight Between Two Sikhs <From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 17. AN eight-foot spear formed the exhibit in the Ipoh First Magistrate's court yesterday, when two Sikhs appeared before Mr L. C. Simp-son-Cray on a charge of disorderly conduct. A. P. C Halsey, who prosecuted said he225 words
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Article141 1937-09-20 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 18. The Commanding OlTieer deeply regrets to arnounce the death of ACQ M.S.. F w. Hants, which occurred on Sept 8. at Malacca. Lieut «A Capt> Tan Cheng Chye, M.V.C has been promoted to the rank of Captain, with effect from141 words
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Article17 1937-09-20 6 Today, tomorrow and Sept 27 and 28 arc Jewish Holidays— The Feast of The Tabernacles.17 words
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1117 1937-09-20 6 Soviet Menace; Need For Expansion; A Desire To Create Far East Bloc TOKIO UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR'S BROADCAST TO EUROPE MR. ERNEST PICKERING, a professor at the Imperial University, Tokio, broadcast from Tokio to Europe on "Thoughts on the Far Eastern crisis," the gist of which1,117 words
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Article142 1937-09-20 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) I Taiping. Sept. 17. Three Chinese boys who committed housebreaking into a Taiping cinema a week ago to remove five lengths of water pipe were yesterday dealt with by the Taiping magistrate. Two of them. Koon Chan and Tong Kit Leng, who142 words
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Article132 1937-09-20 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 17. A Malay clerk. Omar bin Mohamed left his bicycle outside a shop in Kota Road to purchase seme goods When he came out a few minutes later he 1 was surprised to find his bicycle missinjr. He lodged a report with132 words
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Article, Illustration42 1937-09-20 6 "MADAM BLI EBEARD" MEETS SON IN COURT. While hundreds look on, 12-year-old Oscar Hahn bends dawn t > kiss his mother. Mrs. Anna Marie Filser Hahn. aged 31. in Cincinnati Court (U.S.A.) where she was arraigned in two "Mod ?rn Borgia* poison deaths.42 words
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Article434 1937-09-20 6 MURDERED HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER Tamil Sentenced At Perak Assizes _______________I (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipc.lv Sept. 18. QENTENCE of death was passed >J yesterday on Chinnakolanday, the accused in the double murder case in which he stood charged at the Perak Assize Court with the murder of his daughter,434 words
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Article190 1937-09-20 6 DOMINION TROOPS FOR FAR EAST Inter- Relation oj Empire interests 117HETHEH A i. Zea'r.rd sol be c_i.:_ b de'mrcs In the Fa: V raiser! by Kljor c; H art vie in a r v o C a; B: itain .md th tjeot o: Brit sh n. Far E Major Reade,190 words
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Advertisement20 1937-09-20 6 I ■_____^_M___________ When looking for GIFTS Choose an everlasting one From U. S. de SILVA Manufacturing Jeweller 106. Orchard Road.20 words
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Advertisement62 1937-09-20 6 Craven "A" never vary! I've smoked them for years and they are always free from throat irritation. _i___i ______s___r l_i _*i _3 tBß_P;— Br a Sksk &i_____H_i' < f__2 fflt>^ EraSSl"!"^"^^ .—I b' rv *a .i*_ .x tt araa ?_a_i§a aw, a f\ m the .iAj umPt_.j 2__Sl mi,* i62 words
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Article915 1937-09-20 7 Chinese Exhibitor Wins The R.H.S. Medal (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 19. TPHI Malacca Horticultural Society staged their annual show of Mowers, vegetables .nd fruits yesterday at the City Park. The Hon. Mr. E. V. G Day, M.C.S.. acting Resident Councillor, Malacca, opened the show. The915 words
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Article514 1937-09-20 7 THE ASTURIAS NOW INDEPENDENT Relations With Valencia Severed St. Jean De Luz, Sept. 19. THE Asiurias has been d?clared an independent state and relations with Valencia have been severed according to a Salamanca announcement which states that according to militiamen captured on the Asturian front, Senor Tomas, dictator at Gijon514 words
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Article, Illustration161 1937-09-20 7 JUST AFTER THE BOMBS from Japanese aircraft had struck the Chinese owned Sincere Company st »re in Shanghai this pathetic picture was taken. A man, his clothes blown from him by the force of the explosion, is seen pleading with an unbalance man to161 words
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Advertisement294 1937-09-20 7 BEWITCHING MANILA COLD SHARE ___!W__E^^\ cum s MARKET >g^ <-<"._.:> Nlimti Sept Jx ft__fBß_T<^_ md what a difference l A^ Sale Pri.es KSfc_fW make tv your Previous Tod:iy S^^X x Antamok 0.53 056 Pesov <^^^ T" Benguet Con- see that you get solid ated unquoted 10.00* J them al Consolidated294 words
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Advertisement125 1937-09-20 7 A GREAT PROGRAMME! JOE E BROWN asr the Worlds TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 Worst Fortune-teller! A ALHAMBRA what a scream PAVILION 6.15 KIGHTLY 9.15 A A 1% T A 2 •Rc.utij-llj acted, .apably pro- Iji r I I \J la. duced worth-while ol KiiKlish Him" nun inn. DOUBLE FEATURE! 6 15125 words
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580 1937-09-20 8 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. l!) 37. Polygamy Rejected PUBLICATION in the Gazette of the draft of two new Bills proposing important amendments to the marriage laws in the colony is a reminder that the Government has been giving long and serious consideration to this complicated problem It may be recalled that580 words
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Article1025 1937-09-20 8 A Journalist In Spain RLE reality of the terror that shook Barcelona to its foundations comes home to you when you visit the churches. You read of these things in the newspapers but they seem remote and nightmarish and hard to credit because they1,025 words
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Article, Illustration835 1937-09-20 8 SINGAPORE ZHL is to be congratulated on persuading Mr. H. Bayton -Power to giv? a pianoforte recital yesterday in the lunch time i programme. It was a welcome change from the usual collection of orchestral items and gramophone records; and Mr. Bayton -Power has an excellent835 words
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Advertisement124 1937-09-20 8 Bk BLUE Curacao ____t*o it__ ____p__J w „r"*W- l-_-_-_v _______Jt"^ *____7^ The latest of Bols fine Liqueurs. CALDBECKS. 5933 I N Telegraphic Address: PHONE 5934 r^ ft GOODWOOD l m^S* _V_^ n _*_>-_, i4_ \^rt _r_*^\f"""*^i -H .KHI.N'GLf SITUAT-D IDK .1 FOR VISITORS AND TOURIST. _'Hnt_.Z<_ Facilities tin Private Entertainments124 words
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Advertisement26 1937-09-20 8 For BURGLARY INSURANCE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT f IRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD (Incorporated in Great Britain) HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. 'PHONE: 648026 words
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Article, Illustration301 1937-09-20 9 TO DRIVE ALL EUROPEAN INTERESTS FROM CHINA Japan's Aims As Seen By Chinese General "RETREAT WILL PROVE DANGER TO INVADERS" "CHINESE armies are in a much better position than they were some weeks ago. Their judicious retreating will prove far more dangerous to the Japanese," said General Chan €hai Tong,301 words
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Article, Illustration51 1937-09-20 9 v|K N I PF.RRIN. mana.fr of Thos. Cook and Sons' Hong Kong branch. with hi> hride. MLn* Dor. thy Swallow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Swallow, of Nuffield. Derbyshire. They were married at St. Andrew's Cathedral Singapore, on Saturday. Mr. A. E. Pilgrams. of Singapore, is on the51 words
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Article183 1937-09-20 9 Ten Youths Perish London. Sept. 19. A TRAGIC fire at Kirkintilloyh Farm near Glasgow early in the morning has plunged a remote country district of Western Ireland into morning. The fire was one of the worst in Britain for many years The victims were ten183 words
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Article120 1937-09-20 9 Mediterranean Pevil And Dollar Line TTKERE i_ some possibility that to avoid the risk of being attacked by pirate submarines in the Mediterranean the Doliar liner President van Buren. which arrived at Singapore from Manila yesterday will use the Cape of Good Hope route instead of120 words
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Article32 1937-09-20 9 Geneva. Sept. 19. The League Council has agreed to *ne Palestine plan whereby Britain will continue to study the problem and will I another commission to Palestine. —Router32 words
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Article25 1937-09-20 9 Ferozepur, Sept. 19. fifty Indians, members of a wedding ;x_rty were drowned in the SutleJ when an overcrowded ferry boat capsized— Reuter.25 words
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Article53 1937-09-20 9 London, Sept. 19 QIR James Barries estate totalled J £173,467, which constitutes one of the largest fortunes ever left by a British author. It incudes bequests of £30,000 to Lady Cynthia Asquith and £2,000 to Elizabeth Bergner "for the best performance ever given in any play53 words
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153 1937-09-20 9 1,000 People Hurt When Grandstand Collapses Cologne. Sept. 19. HUNDREDS of people were injured by th? collapse of a grandstand at the historical Longerath Field Gertrudenhof There were 5 000 in the stand which included all Jlhineland official and social celebrities and foreign diplomats watching army manoeuvres. The parade of153 words
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Article110 1937-09-20 9 Alhambra Film Fare "I Cover the War," and "We have our Moments," two feature films whlcn began a season at the Alhambra Theatre yesterday, present one of the finest double featured programmes to be seen In Singapore. The former film Ls packed with action. It110 words
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400 1937-09-20 9 DISPUTE OVER FOOD BRINGS UNUSUAL DEVELOPMENT PLLOWING a dispute over the way in which their meals were being prepared, the crew of the Dollar liner President van Buren, which arrived from Manila yesterday have for four days been cooking their own food. It400 words
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187 1937-09-20 9 PERAK MALAYS FORM NEW ASSOCIATION Broader Outlook Sought <From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept 19. A monster meeting of Perak Malay,. exclusive of royalty and chiefs, assembled at the Town Hall last niglu having come from all parts of Perak. decided to form a Malay Association for Perak. A board187 words
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Article74 1937-09-20 9 Government Aircraft Contracts May Be Affected London, Sept. 18. Over 4,000 apprentices in Manchester and Salford engineering factories are unofficially striking, claiming an increase of three shillings a week and recognition of their status. The employers refuse to negotiate until the strikers resume work. The apprentices74 words
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Article264 1937-09-20 9 COVERED ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGN i A FTER coverning the Abyssinian war •7 for the Fr=nch newspaper, Excelsior, explorer- war-correspondent. Edmond Demaitre, arrived in Singapore yesterday by th? Lloyd Triestino, Conte Verde, on his way to Shanghai I to cover the war for the newspaper, 1 Le Journal.264 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-09-20 9 FRENCH war cotrespondent mad explorer- author Edmond Demaitre who arrived In Singapore yesterday by the Conte Rosso on his way to rover the war at Shanghai for the newspaper, Excelsior. (Free Press photo).34 words
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52 1937-09-20 9 Munich, Sept. 19. In view of the reports of the influx of a number of anti-Fascist Italians from France precautions for Mussolini's visit to Munich have been increased. A double row of storm troopers will line the route for Mussolini's entry into the city on Sept.52 words
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Article41 1937-09-20 9 London, Sept. 19. Recruits In the regular army in August numbered 2.400, an increase of 630 compared with August. 1936. The total of 527 for the week ended Sept. 11 showed an increase of 114. —Reuter.41 words
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Advertisement196 1937-09-20 9 iFINDLATER S CHOICE SHERRIES Per Bottle Duty 0.7 5 Eitra. OLD MORENO BROWN. Full of Flavour. $2.00 PALE DRY. Very suitable for Club Sherry and Bitters. $2.05 FINO. Possesses the Bouquet of a true Fino. $2.30 DRY CLUB. An exceedingly pleasant Wine, on the dry side. $2.30 MARCH BROWN. Generous196 words
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817 1937-09-20 10 "SINKING FEELING" PERSISTS IN LONDON MARKETS EARLY RECOVERY IS NOT EXPECTED Strong Technical Position And No Panic Selling iFrom the Free Press Correspondent) London, Sept. 10. ALMOST unrelieved gloom has pre- vailed in the City of London on most days of this week. Confidence, which had been weakened for a817 words
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170 1937-09-20 10 KI'KKKK- Closed. London Previously: 9d. 9 1 16d Nov.mbtr Previously: 9 1 16d. 9' 8 d. JnXL-Mu Previously. 9 3 16d. 9 5il6d. Apr -June Previously: 9 l 4 d. 9 516d York Previously: 18.40 STOCKS: London 27,037 tons (25,799 tons)170 words
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64 1937-09-20 10 THE METAL MARKETS I From London: Latest Quotations ll\ Spot Previously: Easy at £261 2s. 6d Three months Previously: £260 2s 6d M \V YORK TIN: 59 25 Previously: 59.25 COPPER: Settlement £52 10s Previously: £52 10s GOLD: Yesterday £7 0s Id Previously £7 Os. 3»' 2 d SILVER: Spot:64 words
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75 1937-09-20 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Sept. 18 Method of Parity before Latest PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate vlously Paris Franc to 124 21 '146* 8 146 3 4 New York to 4 88 4.96*., 496 116 A:n*terdam Guilders to 8.97 3 4 8.993., 9.00 Hons Kong Per dollar Is. 3d75 words
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181 1937-09-20 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RATES Saturday's Singapore Quotations Sept. 18 ■BUM! London, TT 24 116 London, demand 2 4 116 London. 4 months' sight 2,4 1 8 Lyons, demand 1695 Switzerland, demand Hamburg, demand 142 New York, demand 58 Montreal, demand 57 15 16 Batavia. demand 104 3 4 Samarang. demand 104V2181 words
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73 1937-09-20 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association I Srpt IS. U oVIoVk noon Buyers Seljers N LX.It&fl m oases ■MiB Stpt.) 3U 3 Wfr Good FAQ. in bales POB. Sept.) 29 9 16 29 N I X RSS <Spot•awurdable ■Sm«;upcre» 30> 4 30 3 j ptembf r 30>/ 2 305 rf )V73 words
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Article85 1937-09-20 10 SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES Sept. 18 Gambier T.T. 8.00 White Cube 15.00 Hamburg Cube 15.00 White Muntok Pepper 17.25 Black Pepper 11.25 Copra. Mixed 4.85 Copra, sundried 5.10 Small Flake Tapioca 4.50 Rice Saigon Al $180 Rice. Siam. W.C. No. 1 $166 Rice Siam. V/.C. No. 2 $155 Rice Siam, W.C.85 words
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Article217 1937-09-20 10 Sept |fc 17. 18. American Can Com. 99 97 7 8 &7 1 American Telephone and Telegraph 165 161 4 159' 4 At< heson Railroad 64 3 4 61 60 Chesapeak 46 44 1 tS% s Dupont. 152» 2 151 148 1 Firestone 29 3 4 29217 words
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Article101 1937-09-20 10 During the week ending Sept. 11. 1937, exports of tinned pineapples irom Malayan pjrt.s amounted to 11.033 cases, of which: 3,450 <31 per cent» cases were to be United Kingdom. 100 one per cent» cases to the Continent of Europe, 5,116 '46 per cent) cases to101 words
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Article142 1937-09-20 10 CARGO RATES TO FAR EAST Insurance Withdrawals Affect Business New York, Sept. 18. Coincidently with the announcement by insurance companies that cargo rates to China and Hong Kong have been withdrawn it is learned that over 90 per cent, of the companies exporting to China have retired from that market142 words
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Article1236 1937-09-20 10 Fraser and Co. List Saturday. Sept. 18 1 p m < i ."lit. Quotat in us MINING Buyer* Seller* a npat Tin (4i 5s 6u 6 s Asam Kumbang 36s 37s Austral Malay <£. 56s 6d 58s 6d Ayer Hitam <5&i 33s 6d 3f*xd Ayer1,236 words
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Advertisement68 1937-09-20 10 S. E. Levy Co. Shanghai Hongkontr. Manila Suigapor? Investment tankers and Brokers in Securities and Commad Daily Fori ajn Market Cables am! Quotation „<Ttt__ MKMKFRS NFW YORK COITON EXCHANGE. COMMODITY EXCHANGE INC MEW YORK COFFEE SUGAR EXCHANGE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGE SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE HONGKONG SHARP BROKERS68 words
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2126 1937-09-20 11 MALAYAN EXPERTS SURVEY OF MARKET Oil Oil Seeds And Future Demand A>l I.VEY of the prospects for copra producers and the situation of the oil and oil seeds market was made by Mr. F. C. „.»k»\ chief of the Copra Ing i tion Department of2,126 words
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Article83 1937-09-20 11 On his way to Batavia to take up hi c new appointment of Chinese Consul c General to the Netherlands Indies. Mi d Tschou Kwong R. Kah arrived iron ls the United States by the Dollar linei President van Buren, yesterday. H s will leave for83 words
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Article280 1937-09-20 11 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. Singapore, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. Total foi Books Close 9nanclaJ Company Dividend To Date Ex Div. year tin Payable Date to date Ayer Hitam Tin 30' i Int. Sept. 7 Sept, 27 Sept. 20 Burma Malay 6d. Sept. 23 Sept. 30280 words
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Advertisement360 1937-09-20 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members b limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1920 of the Colony. uthorlsed Capital $50,000,000 isued and Fully Paid-up. $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling £6,500,000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve360 words
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Advertisement519 1937-09-20 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by (Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600.000 shares of £5 each £3,000 .000 Reserve Fund i;3.000.ooo Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICF: 38, Bishopspate, London, E.C 2. Agenr.es and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo Rangoon Amritsar Ipoh Saigon Bangkok519 words
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Miscellaneous471 1937-09-20 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY A Is SINGAPORE 1.333 kc/s (22.5 m.) .m. OC Malay music (records). 30 Chinese music (Madarin dance records) .45 Mandarin language lesson No 15 by Mr. Chang Yi Ling .00 Military band music (records). .30 Time, weather, news and announce- H ments j C 45 "Songs471 words
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607 1937-09-20 12 NOTABLE ADDITION TO FLEET Oil. AFTER successful Uials. the Donaldson Line's new 9,200-ton motor cargo liner, the Salaeia, arrived in the Mersey re cently to complete the loading lor her maiden voyage to North Pacific ports. Specially fitted for the carriage of refrigerated607 words
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Article621 1937-09-20 12 A BRIEF but vivid account ol HM rescue ol the captain and UV* ol i five lrom the loundering British 1 schooner Mabel A Frve 300 miles oft the Newfound and coast last October. was given by Captain Altred M. Moore '< when his ship. American Banker. berthed621 words
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Advertisement500 1937-09-20 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Frei/jh. 5433— Passage 5411, LLOYDS AGENTS: I ____-____BM ACiKNTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWATS. _T BUU_urs_ ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. _______________r t v&s>r /7"^^J V/ ~fo^ SEE CANADA m. uu ua Canada lo Nortn America— mtWm/F M^'^^'-J Europe. Fast, through trains direct500 words
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Advertisement36 1937-09-20 12 TEUPHONEI TfIONE !U7I _3________3 (5 Hne?) lOSE no time in callJ ing vs whatever lh«* need may be for in the Clarified Want-Ad Coliimns lie results -aitint »o serve you jfree fc.e.s I WANT ADS i36 words
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Advertisement126 1937-09-20 12 HENDERSON LIME .< hi mi i MM' Rx i urtnij r ><< r Rati HOMI W IRP' Foil 1 1 m r' ,w i BURMA MA PEGU XT' CHINDWIN &A PROMI Ri: KM Pi KEUMI P LONDON Smulr liriiitn i mmamn I ;J£ M MCSIJI I I s s. Beiara126 words
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Miscellaneous581 1937-09-20 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7 45 a.m. Swettenham. Taiping and Telok Anson. Weekdays* 7 pm Kota Bahru. Kuala Krai Thursday and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 pin K".ala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.45 a.m. and Sundays 7 pjn. Malacca,581 words
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Miscellaneous129 1937-09-20 12 sjm;Ai>on h HA RHOI a wharves or Ist (Willi I I Rami;, Main Wharl In--13; Empire !►«►< k Im K.- DI H Empire Imh k 1it..,. t nam \h i mpirr l»o< i i Uest Wh.n I I Bhirala 5 West Wharl I.11!: Ben venue 1 West Whai Kola 12129 words
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Advertisement467 1937-09-20 13 i '^_S___2_^^v _s_^>__ V_G__K____________________________________i_____!^-_k___'" BY P&O and BRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND* o°. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS l*u« Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1937 1927 RAJPUTANA 17.000 Nov" 5 15.000 Sept 24 •SOUDAN 6 500 Nov 19 \LOFE 6.000 Sept. 25 RANPURA 17 000 Nov 19 IN467 words
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Advertisement538 1937-09-20 13 f lncorporated in Straits Settlerrients.l UjPH HA ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR CNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails x CITY OF BAGDAD Havre. London. R'dam. H'burg, Glasgow Sept. 29 Oct. 2 CITY OP PITTSBURG Havre, London. Rdam, H'burg.538 words
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Advertisement1040 1937-09-20 13 P^ REPRESENTING "/^5 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean Aberdeen and C omfnonwealth Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The Hua Khiow Steamship Co.. (1932) Lid Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Cunard White Star Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Shaw Savill and Albion Co_ Ltd. The China Navigation1,040 words
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Advertisement731 1937-09-20 14 K. P. M. OP TEN NOORT— Monday, Sept. 20. Belawan-Deli. BOTH— Monday. Sept. 20. Tanjong-Pandan. Batavia. Semarang and Cberibon. NIEUW HOLLA ND— Tuesday. Sept. 21. Batavia. Semarang. Soerabaia. Boeleleng, Brisbane. Sydney. Melbourne and Adelaide. PALOPO— Tuesday, Sept. 21. Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. ROKAN— Tuesday. Sept. 21. Bengkalis. Paneh. Berombang. TanjongMengeidar.731 words
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Advertisement540 1937-09-20 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE -__fIBB-___S-MB3H__Hfl__l TO EUROPE. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY, SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA. MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Ai rives Leaves Leaves Arrives Spore Spore. Fenang. New York. Pres. Van Buren Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Bept 73 Nov 2 Pres Garfield Oct 3 Oct I540 words
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Advertisement476 1937-09-20 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERh lam a boko Maru tape loun v;a Momba < y zibar. Dar-c.s-SHlaam, Rm < Loun Marques. Durban and Port Eliz t Rio de Janeiro Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo, D Capr Town. Pi-. ,jc Jannr liijiilffflttrw Holland Maru Cape Town via476 words
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2035 1937-09-20 15 Final Day Of S.T.C. Skye Meeting FRIVOL COMPLETES A WINNING DOUBLE (*II.\ KKi. crruted the real upset of the Singapore Turf *J t lub's Sk>e meeting on Saturday when he won the sixth fical t« pay his 7t> supporters the fine dividend of Sl-li. though the2,035 words
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Article, Illustration13 1937-09-20 15 Ph., Par »inmn. .he third MM Buki. Tim-h on Saturday. (Free Press phot.,.13 words
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Article84 1937-09-20 15 Rugby games played Saturday resulted: London Irish 8. Portsmouth Services 14 Richmond 16, Northampton 16 Bedford 14 Bath 3. Bradford 11, Sale 14 Bristol 6. Cardiff 14 I Devon 5. Wakefield XV 11 Devonport Services '.i. Abcravon 22 Gloucester 9. Moseley 0 Headingley 24, Halifax 4 Leicester 184 words
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Article78 1937-09-20 15 Tuesday's ties in the V.M.C.A. Tennis Tournament are: Men's Singers "B" R E. Meyer vs Lim Hee Chin. Choo Keng Kiat vs V N. Pillay.' Women s Singles Dr. Mss D Penes vs. Mrs P. Koh. Miss If. Kub::.a vs Mrs M G. Eber Mens Doubles Ahmad Shall78 words
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Article46 1937-09-20 15 From Our Own Correspondent^ Muar. Sept. 19. The Malacca Chinese F ritbal. Association qualified for the final of the Syed Salleh Cup Competition when they beat the Segamat Football Association by four goals to two at the Muar Club padang yesterday.46 words
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Article, Illustration349 1937-09-20 15 Chinese 4: H.M.S. Terror I. "THE Chinese did not allow the Terror's sensational (up vie- tory of last year over the then league champions, the l.oyal Air Force, to perturb them on Saturda> when they met the second divisioners.349 words
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Article193 1937-09-20 15 London. LJAMMOND heads the English batting averages for the fourth time in five seasons with 3,252 runs an average of 65.04. Verity tops the bowling with 202 wickets an average of 15.68. Matthews, of Glamorgan actually heads the bowling with 14.46 but has only taken 4?193 words
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Article139 1937-09-20 15 The following have been selected to play Hockey for the V.M.C.A vs. Fort Canning today at 510 pm on Fort Canning ground V N. Pillay. R. Lyne. L:e Fong Lim. R. Eu. M. Armstrong. E. K. Yzelmati. Thong Sing Ching. G L. Day. A W S. Thevathasan. G.139 words
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480 1937-09-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent". Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 19. U/EIGHTS for the first day of the i three-day professional race meet- j ing of the Selangor Turf Club, which opens at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday nxt. Sept. 25. are as follows: HOUSES CLASS480 words
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1811 1937-09-20 16 Soft Pitches Bring Surprising Results In Home Leagues MANCHESTER SCORE SIX AGAINST DERBY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 19. SOFTER pitches favouring the more scientific sides were responsible for some surprising results in Saturday's soccer results. Sunderland were a better side than Arsenal in1,811 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-09-20 16 Major T. L. Fox leading In Danse dv Ventre, winner of the seventh race at Bukit Timah on Saturday. (Free Press photo).22 words
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345 1937-09-20 16 B. B I. ETCETERAS BEAT U.S. OFFICERS Brilliant 75 By King For Winners A BRILLIANT 75 by lefthander, W. King, enabled the BB and I. and Etceteras to gain a comparatively easy victory of four wickets over the Unite J Services Officers in the final match of the S.C.C. cricket345 words
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233 1937-09-20 16 I "PHE following were the scores re- turned in the qualilying round of the SG.C. Club competition played at Bukit Tim_h on Saturday and yester day M C Bain 143* I. H. Beetun 145* M M. Pftenon 146* R Craik 148* S N. Krliv 152*233 words
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Article93 1937-09-20 16 Football fixtures at Anson Road Stadium this week will include CHALLENGE 'CUP COMPETITION Ist Round Th* match— S C.F.A. II vs. Indian Association drawn on Sept. 15. will be replayed at Anson Road Stadium tomorrow at 5.10 p.m. WARREN SHIELD COMPETITION. FINAL R A.F. vs. Middlesex93 words
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117 1937-09-20 16 Stokepoge. Sept. 15. In the third round of the News ol the World £1250 competition, which is regarded as the professional match play championship. F Robertson, of Ashridge. Cotton's assistant, beat Padgham 2 and 1 and Charles Whit combe beat Perry 3 and 2.117 words
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Article71 1937-09-20 16 S.C.RC. tennis ties for this week I are TOMORROW "A" Singles Handicap (Final) John Lim <— 9) vs. Hokeen (scr). 4 _t" Singles Handicap (Semi-final) K. I. Tan (—l2) vs. T. W. Ong 3>. I "C" Singles Handicap (Semi-final) Sim Tong Boon (—6) vs. Philllo Woon (—9) WEDNESDAY71 words
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Article84 1937-09-20 16 (From Our Own Corresp :._entt Penang. Sept i. The Penang Free School won thf annual swimming relay tut he^Quarnby Shield lor the first time today, finishing the 200 metrt-.s in record time of 2 mm 4 3 4 sec Five schools competed and finish -o as84 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-09-20 16 Double Speed (Mr Wilt..n„ r returning after winning ih« j,.,i„ pony race at Bukit Tim, i y J( urday (Fre«« Pres?,21 words
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Advertisement76 1937-09-20 16 'Experience Tells' r ?s7 P5-<4: __^_____f Her _-_r^___^s^'« -j —Hi I__^^^^B __^_______r ___^lil?*' _l _r i tfpfe:|||p^ H v'v^^kxK'' v\s\^_f^^"^ _\^l B'v'^w v v^i B HRI __$_£&V' v" vrv\w Y_H J B-v \v^' v -^^§B"'^ 1 _lni_l___l I Kiv! .j"' A \mmmmM A M^m >^_B v _W^^^ Experience extending over76 words
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