The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 December 1937
1937-12-28
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Article35 1937-12-28 2 CAN PAN AY BE RAISED? Shanghai. Dec. 21 Accompanied by a salvage tug, the U.S.S. Aahu is going up the Yangtse River tomorrow from Shanghai to see vnether the sunken Panay can be raised.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article241 1937-12-28 2 JAPANESE ENTER TSINAN Walled City In Flames Shaiitfhai. l>ec. 11. "f*SINAN is tlit seventh provincial capital to he occupied by the Japanese since the Sino-Japanese hostilities started on July 7. others being successively P:iotingfu. capital of Hnpei, Taiyuanfu in Shansi. Kweisui in Sniyuan, hinkimg in Kiangsu ajid Hangchow in Chekiang.Reuter - 241 words
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Article197 1937-12-28 2 More Asiatic Rubber 4*ORE Asiatic rubber instructor^ to help small holders to produce good quality rubber are to be appointed in Maiaya I was stated at the last meeting of tne Agricultural Advisory Committee, the report of which is published in the new issue of the197 words
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Article, Illustration42 1937-12-28 2 TO CELEBRATE the building Of Germany's ?reat motor road. »UOO workers were given a reception at the Theatre ol the People in Beilin. Herr Hitler and Dr. (loebnels. who is seen laughing with one of the workers, attended.42 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-12-28 2 picture. '.'"n ft^h^A' C To Were interested in the exhibition lawn tennis match that w« nat the *«<****»«• SC.R.C. At Home." held on Saturday afternoon A It!!* S house after tea. Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Article131 1937-12-28 2 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 28 LMOSTILE honking from car drivers, who were practically shut in the car park at the races after the last event today, went on jot almoat an hour. Hundreds of cars parked in one enclosure with only one exit was131 words
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Article121 1937-12-28 2 But Work Today > Singapore nad its final Christmas orgy last night of paper hats, comi noses and parties. Boxing night dinners and dances vrere held, ond bright lights and coloured streamers hung bravely but perhaps a litcl^ dejectedly. While people danced, tjios^ who hud been spending Christmas121 words
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Article50 1937-12-28 2 From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru. Dec. 27. There is provision for the construction of a new police station next year at Senai, about 15 miles from Johore Bahru. It is estimated that the building, with the necessary quarters, will cost the Government about $24,000.50 words
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Article56 1937-12-28 2 GUN-RUNNER LEA VES FOR SPAIN Mexico City, Dec 27. T id"ii w *i munitions, including 20 million cartridges, 20 aeroplanes ano much food the Spanish merchantman Ibai. left Ver.i Cruz today to try and dDdge General Franco's cruisers and deliver the cargo to Barcelona She carries 17 Mexican px-soldier volunteersReuter - 56 words
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Article126 1937-12-28 2 Believed Student From Hong Kong (Prom Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 27. While attempting to cross the Pool a young Chinese boy. believed to be a student of the Hong Kong Universit.v holidaying In Malaya was drowned yesterday evening at Dusuntua. scene of many picnic parties126 words
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Article81 1937-12-28 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh mis received < a message which adds to the mystery of 'Darky" Chen, China's Olympic footballer, who was reported to have been killed while bombing a Japanese warship at Kiangyin Forts Nanking, on No* 24 While sporting men in China81 words
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Article198 1937-12-28 2 Foreman. Town Cleansing Department Applications are invited from men experienced in the management of steam boilers and engines for the post of Foreman in charge ol Alexandra Road Incinerator. Applicants should be not less than 30 years of age. and should have served at least five years" apprenticeship198 words
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Article108 1937-12-28 2 IT is announced in the new issue lof the Malayan Agricultural Journal that the pineapple canners have now agreed to the standardisation of can siies. At a meeting of the Singapore pineapple canners held recently, a suggestion was made that the standard sizes of cans to be108 words
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Article61 1937-12-28 2 •From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Deo. 27 "TOE death took place this evening at i the Bungsar Hospital of Mr Arthur Cropley, retired pensioner of the P.W D Stores Department, Kuala Lumpur He had been ailing for a long time He leaves a widow. The61 words
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Advertisement158 1937-12-28 2 NOTICES. i NOTICE. AUSTRALIA S 150TH ANNIVERSARY! CARXIVAL DINNER DANCE ENTERTAINMENT RAFFLKS HOTEL WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26. 1938. A number of Australians resident in S'pore have suggested that this occasion should be fittingly celebrated. It has been decided therefore to hold the above function and all who would like to attend158 words
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Advertisement412 1937-12-28 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. MAKE-FP FOR XMAS THEATRICALS We can supply t*>e following: Grease Paints Liners, Carmines, Rouges, Face Powders, Crepe Hair, Spirit Gum, Beauty Spots, Removing Creams. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road. BOARD RESIDENCE SEA-FRONT KATONG GRANGE—77, Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club) Board -Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis.412 words
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Advertisement458 1937-12-28 2 Tlbe Sinaapore Jrec press Bead Oflne: Cecil Street, &uicaa«rts. Phone: 5471 (5 ham urn* r\ tensions u> all depfcitattuu Tel: "liuit*," tkingttßorc Kuala l.umpur Office: 25, Java Street. Phone: S6Bi. Ipen OOcc: Brr»«ter K«a4 Phone 37 PtAang Office: 12. BUhop Street, tec*** Phone 1477 Lettduß Offitt 4« 43. Fleet Street,458 words
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Article, Illustration376 1937-12-28 4 Ingenuity Can Transform The House FVERY housewife, as dark r r days set in. thinks of ways and weans of making her horne more «Ji p erfiil without having to jro to rn"rmous expense. Armed with str«»ng deterniimi nil ;i fevv new id^as. and a coup'e376 words
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Article, Illustration356 1937-12-28 4 Do You Know Him In These Guises II7HEN next we wonder what we can serve for the fish course, why not turn our attention to our old Iriend. the haddock? We usually see this fish after it has been cured, when it can. as we all know, be356 words
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Article, Illustration372 1937-12-28 4 China's Nurse Veterans Are Young Chfnrs? nurses are la bourne valiantly at the ?.ganli< task of tending soldiers wounded in the war. There are approximately qualified nurses in the whole of China, and when (hat number is measured against the steadily increasing: influx of thousands of wounded m«*n mt theFree Press - 372 words
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Advertisement191 1937-12-28 4 Giro REAL-and imitation jewell^rv call or unte for free illustrated catalogues. HAMLCTfI Rodney House 10. Battery Road. •~~*v ail j «l^k Inul sprimj horn m& I > bright eyes A clear skin \kp- i an< us ro||S hair these arc -V^^^^vbfi i --^t^H e visible sipns of radiint ~l^^ \^JL^191 words
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Advertisement166 1937-12-28 4 J|£ Oh!! So Easy to be Beautiful IB if you will W only take ?i I little treatment I regularly. Farr Masikagr. Klettrical nd u>nr facial muscle. I- .will Steam baths with lr.tr ray> for cleansing and lomn. Farr Ma<*qurft >pr< lalLscd skin hlf i« h ru ur^tmrnl f| b*166 words
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Article, Illustration406 1937-12-28 6 These pictures from Kuala Lumpur take us behind the scevr of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Committee u'hich has been brought into the limelight through (he vigorous chan.pionship of the cause by its hon. secretary and treasurer. Mr. John Hands. With a monthly expenditure sheet WDen uik! only <SOO it ketpi406 words
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Advertisement162 1937-12-28 6 SINGAPORE DAIRY FARM FRESH COWS Prif bred r*a:r\ -^^^H^Bk and ca;. o.M "^9IBM Cm mHKi gj &■>. calf «r 9bV <t photo. IWil |^*"^H^^^P r VI f Jbblbß^^Bblbl VH&BH^Bltefek. -equal to Grade "A ff Pasteurised Milk as sold in the United Kingdom. ri(»Juced «t the Singapore Dair\ Farai h I162 words
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653 1937-12-28 8 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1937. America's Problem MOW that the facts of th Panay sinking are ascertains beyond dispute and only half heartedly challenged by th« Japanese themselves, it will b< instructive to see how publii opinion in the United State; reacts to the latest Note fron653 words
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Article, Illustration15 1937-12-28 8 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD •WHAT BIG TEETH YOU HAVE. GRANDMA. IASHKI I BET THLVRL FAI.bL15 words
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641 1937-12-28 8 Sir Ronald Lindsay By A Special Correspondent THE Rt. Hon Sir Ronald Charles Lindsay. PC. G.0.M.G.. K.C.8.. C.V.0.. fifth son of the 26th Earl of Crawford. :>. Scotsman who knows the name of his Norman ancestor on the field of Hastings in 1066 with William641 words
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Article563 1937-12-28 8 •J*HE bright young American girl who was complaining the other day tha> Singapore people don't know how to entertain in their homes should have stayed here over Christmas. The hotels and clubs had their full share of the celebrations I admit, but the real Christmas parties,563 words
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Advertisement199 1937-12-28 8 C A L D B E C K*S BY SPECIAL W-AJ^ TO HM THE AHPO.NTMENT jS& KING OF S'AM CHRISTMAS PRESEHTS IN LOVELY JEWELLERY N, UK,,, priced within reach of ill 1^ (Incorporated In Ceylon* 19/21. High Street. No Bi hop Street SINGAPORE POH PENANG. GOODWOOD PA IK HOTEL FOR199 words
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Advertisement68 1937-12-28 8 THERE ARE A NUMBER of men in London who rob houses as a part-time occupation. They must run a serious risk of being caught by professional policemen and of Dhus losing their amateur status. Be that as it may. there is nothing amateurish about reliable Fire and Burglary Policies. GENERAL68 words
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181 1937-12-28 10 "MONEY SENT TO CHINA DOES NOT GO ASTRAY" Every Cent Will Be Account ed For Dr. Wu Lien Teh's Pledge To Malayan Chinese (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 29. AN assurance to Malayan Chinese that every cent given to China during the war would be accounted i'or was given181 words
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346 1937-12-28 10 FINE DISPLAY IN FOURBALL AT BUKIT TIMAH A<<IKATE and long-distance hitting oy the American. Gene Saraaen, was the outstanding feature of yesterdavS four-ball golf match at Bukit Timah. in which M M Paterson and R. (raik beat One Sarazen and A. C Robertson the S.G.C.346 words
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Article64 1937-12-28 10 11UR1NG the year 1937 the Penang Schools Employment Committee found employment for 4? tandidfUes. Of these 14 possessed London Chamber of Commerce and other qua ifications. 18 had pessed the School Certificate and 4 the Junior Cumbridae Examination among the 11 others were > girls with64 words
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Article, Illustration25 1937-12-28 10 picture. «.»\K SARA/IN -ets a Ion? one away durinr nlav in the txhihitinn xolf match at Bukit Timah yesterday.- Free PressFree Press - 25 words
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Article161 1937-12-28 10 I ondon, Dec. 20. /CANDIDATES from the universities and public schools selected during 1937 to serve in various branches of' the Colonial Service in Mjlaya are as follows Administrative Service D I. Good- win. London University: R. M Marsn, Cambridge: J. G. Rappoport, Cambridge: A. W.161 words
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Article649 1937-12-28 10 Two Departments Co-operate rviSCUSSING the importance of rice production in Malaya and the efforts which are being made by the authorities to increase the production of padi in this country, the new issue of the Malayan Agricultural Journal describes what is being done to render649 words
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493 1937-12-28 10 THE marriage was solemnised yesterday at the Church of the Holy Family. Katong the Rev. Father Gauthier officiating, of Alice Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Marttiius. and Mr. Balfour E. J. Nicholas, Assistant Superintendent of Abattoirs, Singapore Municipality, son of Mr. W.493 words
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Advertisement51 1937-12-28 10 DINE and DANCE AT THE CAPITOL RESTAURANT SPECIAL. ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES by KURT BLAGH and his European Orchestra ADMISSION FRKE TOMORROW Op*,.i«« of WAY OUT WEST' 8 p.». Midnight DINNER DANCE NfcW YEARS EVE DEC 31st SPECIAL DINNER $2.75 with Crackers, Streamers Balloons 7.30 9 p.m. DINNER CONCERT BOOK YOUR TABLE51 words
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Advertisement282 1937-12-28 10 EARLY STREAMLINK Many a time in r.\? early days of motoriiif and i>-tor<- there was any spe<*d limit Romary Biscuits helped to while away hours of enforced delay Aiid still for motoring, they arc me nicest of biscmls. No othe: lth quite tin j-atti' degree of delicious crtapoMi old-fashioned racflpM,282 words
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866 1937-12-28 11 Means Greater Unity Of Chinese CHUNGKING SIX HOURS FROM HONG KONG i J \LAYA is nov linked to China's new capital, Chungking! hv air. The Imperial Airway-, link between Malava an<l Hong Kong has existed ior^s(u*u Ume China National Aviation Corporation, since866 words
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Article, Illustration45 1937-12-28 11 ITALIAN AIR FORCE OFFICER. Major Felice Torelli, one of the eieht Italian Air Force officers who passed through Singapore on Friday from China where they wrre sent on a special mission to observe the war. With him is his tall Italian wife. (Free Press picture).45 words
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Article91 1937-12-28 11 Two Sets Of I Twins I •TWENTY -THREF babies, twelve girls and eleven boys, were born in Singapore on < hristmas Day this year. The number includes two «ets of twins, one of boys and the other of girls, to Chinese OnhTmie of these Yuletide babies91 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-12-28 11 picture. THE MARRIAGF. TOOK PLACE of vfr. R. Armstrong and Miss Y. Zelman at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Singapore, yesterday.- Free PressFree Press - 24 words
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Article58 1937-12-28 11 Mr Mok Yin Kwci. head of the ambulance brigade In Kwangtung. who Is to lead Malayan Red Crosss units back to China, arrived in Singapore on Sunday by the President Pierce accompanied by his secretary. He will stay here a fortnight and later visit the north58 words
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224 1937-12-28 11 White Ants-Tropical Engineer's Most Complex Problem T*HE damage caused by white ants (termites) to buildings in Malaya continues to be a heavy drain on the Government maintenance votes. A careful record kept in Kuala Lumpur showed that the cost of making good the damage to224 words
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341 1937-12-28 11 ALL-MALA YS LA WN TENNIS TOURNAMENT STARTS Easy Win For Kamis Yadi QEVERAL ties In the second Sin- gapore All-Malays lawn tennis j championships of 1937. were played off at the Y.M.C.A. courts yesterday morning and afternoon. There will be no play in the tournament today and the ties will341 words
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Article291 1937-12-28 11 INDIANS BEAT C.S.C. TWO-NIL GOOD WIN AT BALESTIER OUT for the good goalkeeping of Pillai. the C.S.C. might have been severely defeated by the I. A. at Balestier yesterday in their hockey match as it was the I.A. sained a two-nil victory. They certainly deserved to win Their forwards warmed291 words
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Advertisement476 1937-12-28 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in the Colony of Hong Kong) F TbP liability of members b limited Ut the extent aud In n»»nn«r trts«r'he<l by Ordinance No. d of 1929 of th* Colon v. Authorised Capital $50.000.m»0 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20.00iUmiO Reserve Fund: Sterling £ft.500.«»f0 i Hong Kong476 words
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Advertisement510 1937-12-28 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. ArSTFALIA AND CIIIN* (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter s a!d up capital in 600.000 shares of £5 each £3.nnn.n*i Reserve Fund £3«nu.000 leserve Liability of Proprietors fc3.0OO.«)!» HEAP OFFICE: 34. Bishopsfate. l/»ndon, E.C t. ArenricJ! tnd Hr*n«-hes. \ior Star Lr>lio Rangoon VmriUsar Ipoh Smgon 3angkok510 words
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Advertisement502 1937-12-28 13 tr^eizbritish| BYP&OandBRITISH INDIA LINES TMCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. GO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Duft Da« Tonnage vS'pore. Tonnate S'por©. Ittl 1938 CHTrFAI. HOOO Dec 31 NAUDEPA 16.000 Feb 25 1938. RANPURA 17.000 Mar. 11 f-SOMALJ 6.800 Jan. 14 'BHUTAN 6.100 Mar. 12 r^DTUAr-p i^nnn ion B^HAR 6.000 Mar 21502 words
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Advertisement515 1937-12-28 13 Incorporated In StraUs gtHlfUPlflJ ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (incorporated In England.) FOR UNITED KINGCOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Sails CITY OF CHRISTCHTJRCH Havre. I«ondon. Rdam. H'burg, Glasgow Dec 28 Jan CITY OF SINGAPORE Havre. Liondon. Rdam. Hburg Jan. 30 Feb 2 FOR NEW YORK BOSTON515 words
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Advertisement901 1937-12-28 13 BB^^^^^^^^^ r c^ it a^j t 1 aj •mi ping THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and CMu Mutjai The Ilua Khinu Steamship Co.. (1932) Ltd. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) unaid White Star Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. bnaaj Savill and Albion901 words
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308 1937-12-28 15 SA TURD A VS RESULTS I l ih (ollowtm w<-:.- Ibf results of i. thr English and y ENGLISH LEAGUE DIVISION I ft Am i n 'o!: 2 i ndaned minute Chelsea l Charftoo i vben aban 'II imri'. Onrr. 1 Sloke 5 Leeds308 words
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Article231 1937-12-28 15 YESTERDA Y'S RESULTS YESTERDAY'S games in the English leagMa resulted ns follows: (There ams no play in the Scottish leagues). DIVISION 1 AiM-nal 2, Blackpool 1. Birmingham 2. Liverpool 2. 2, Manchester C 1. I'harltor 3. Chels?a 1. Derby 4. Bolton 2 Kverton 3. Leicester o. Hudder.stield I. Sunderland 1.231 words
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Article168 1937-12-28 15 The following are details of the past performances of two further horses which are having their nrst runs in Malaya at Penang. Brass Bullet (late The Canon) 3 yrs.. rh.e.g. by The Black Abbot-line of Kire This English gelding ran once m 1936 and was168 words
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Article373 1937-12-28 15 DIVISION 1 Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Hearts <5> 21 13 3 5 46 22 31 Celtic <3> 21 13 3 5 47 25 31 Rangers ID 20 11 1 8 42 18 30 Motherwell <4) 22 11 4 7 53 34 29 Falkirk <7>373 words
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Article823 1937-12-28 15 DIVISION 1 Qoala P W. L 1) F A Pts Brentford It) 23 12 G 539 31 29 Leeds ilft. 22 ft 5 8 37 33 26 Charlton (S) 20 8 4 8 30 24 26 Arsenal <3» 21 10 0 5 40 21 25823 words
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Advertisement108 1937-12-28 15 This heals PILES Stops Pain, Itching, Bleeding ui piles may be so swollen and caus« •u. b agooy and terror to replace them, i haTe given up hope of a cur* I v y operation. Be persuaded to try \)t Vac VTecks Absorptive Pile Plasma. H will soothe the pain108 words
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Advertisement96 1937-12-28 15 1 I I 111 I I ftfltf^ Saloon on a new chassis the Body is one of the most efficient manufacturing IK? N^fl a rea y roomy our seater nthe new organisations in the world, is an engine- B ;"'> h?^9 E g^ there appears many of !h des^ n96 words
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