The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 May 1938
1938-05-19
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Title Section19 1938-05-19 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,473 ESTD 1835. THURSDAY, MAY 19, i 93 8. 10 CENTS19 words
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Article, Illustration664 1938-05-19 1 CONFUSION TERROR REIGN IN SUCHOW GENERAL RETREAT OF 100,000 CHINESE TROOPS Position Is Critical A SF£T^£?pfT^^vS T tWx T UCHOW VITAL UNCTION OF THE TIENTSIN-PI KOW ANI) LUNGHAI RAILWAYS RFPORT^ that OXFUSION AND TERROR REIGN IN THE CITY \NH F»mi qhav^maV wn uwitmv it ie rnvrmurn ™_»f-J, 111[ > AINU664 words
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Article58 1938-05-19 1 I London. Maj 18. Under-Secretary, for Foreign lire, Mr. R. A. Butler^ told the today that the Japanese :t had not formally and acknowledged responsibility ige to British property In from their military operations. "ntly. up to the present it been possible to set up torReuter - 58 words
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48 1938-05-19 1 Chew Jit Poh reports that army, navy and diplomatic m China conferred m veste'rday and afterwards nutted imp ant recommendations the Sir.. -Japanese situation to Commander-in-Chief of the ition, Sir Percy Noble, and sh Ambassador to China. Sir Clark Kerr, took part m the48 words
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Article53 1938-05-19 1 5.7 INCH GUNS FOR A. A. UNITS London, May 18. v of 3.7-inch anti-aircraft ahead of schedule and units »ld be gradually reinforced with Ammunition supplies were gen<head of schedule. information was given m the «a by the War Minister. Mr. Belisha, when he was questioned to equipment of anti-aircraftBritish Wireless - 53 words
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Article41 1938-05-19 1 London. May 18. THE Australians made 1?6 with- out the loss of a wicket against Northamtonshire, at Northampton, today, before rain stopped play before lunch. Badcock knocked up a bright 72 which impressed the critics ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article45 1938-05-19 1 London, May 18. Recruiting for the regular army showed a distinct advance throughout the country last week. The intake for all the armies was 930. an increase of 665 or 251 pr cent, over the corresponding period of last year. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 45 words
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Article24 1938-05-19 1 Hong Kong, May IS. CEVEN Japanese transports and 12 warships are reported by Reuter to be lying south-west of Macao today.24 words
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166 1938-05-19 1 MID-AIR R. A. F. CRASH-3 MEN BELIEVED DEAD JHRLL men are believed to have been drowned when a Royal Air Force plane from SckUr dived into the China Sea after a collision m mid-air yesterday morning. rpHE accident occurred off the East Coast of Johore while four planes were engaged166 words
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196 1938-05-19 1 APOLOGY AND COMPENSATION DEMANDED London, May 18. HEPLYING to Lt. -Commander Fletcher (Lab., Warwick), m the Commons, the UnderSecretary for Foreign Affairs. Mr. R. A. Butler, described the bayonetting of Mr. E. S. Wilkinson, of Shanghai, before he was released with apologies from the Japanese. He said that the British196 words
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Article83 1938-05-19 1 Burgose, May 18. OEUTER reports that General Franco's troops have, within the past few days, continued their victorious drive Fresh positions have been occupied along the coast and the Nationalists are now threatening Castellon de la Plana, north of Valencia. Other troop- profiting by the improved83 words
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Article79 1938-05-19 1 Los YiiKcles. May 18. AN airliner with nine pa.s- sengers on board i ported missing on its night irom Los Angeles to Las Istagas. Nevada A rancher claims to have di covered the charred remain.- of a machine m a rugged canon abou' 00 milesReuter - 79 words
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Article38 1938-05-19 1 EIRE— UK AGREEMENT IN FORCE TODAY London. Ma> IX Agreement h^ been reeetied eetveen the United Kingdom Qeeeinmenl end the Government of Eire that tl.e trad' ttreeilMmt whiv-h they have M shall come into force tamotTO* British WirelessBritish Wireless - 38 words
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Advertisement52 1938-05-19 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the M:i lay an gardens direcl to your home p -> j_^i TONIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Dinner and Dance (formal) 9.45 to midnight KYRA, ROBY HARRY CONTINENTAL COMEDY TRIO NON-DINERS $1.00 S VURDAY SPECIAL RACE DINNER AND BALL. EXTENSION52 words
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Advertisement157 1938-05-19 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW (jl® HOTEL FRIDAY AN.) SAT! RDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER m DANCE Ml S|( RY RELLEK S POPILAR lILNCiARIAN BAND ENTERTAINMENT OF INI Si \l. MERII PROVIDED RY SYLVIA CHRISTIAN Dinner S3— Non-Diners St.— Dame Informal Saturday.157 words
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Article, Illustration17 1938-05-19 2 HISTORICAL UNIFORMS and costumes for this year's Aldershot Tattoo being issued at A'dershot.17 words
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124 1938-05-19 2 Financiers Watch Chinese Dollar Fall London, May 18. ONDON financial circles are anxiously watching the fall m the Chinese dollar, the majority of authorities declaring that they are at a loss how to explain the fall, especially after some weeks of smooth working of exchange restrictions. QOME believe that the124 words
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Article39 1938-05-19 2 London, May 18. The callover for the Derby: 2 1 Pasch ofTered 71; Golden Sovereign ottered 10 1; Pormarnock offered 100 9. taken 100 9; Scottish Union ollered 100*9; Pound Foolish offered 100 8. taken 20 1.39 words
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Article, Illustration197 1938-05-19 2 HAS NOT HELPED FRENCH FINANCIAL PROBLEMS London, May 18. PJELAY experienced m the Franco-Italian negotiations is believed m London to be the reason for the widening of discounts on French francs for future delivery, and financiers believe that matters have not been helped by Signor197 words
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Article127 1938-05-19 2 London, May 18. /^REAT crowds cheered the *J King and Queen at various places m Lancashire at which they halted today on the first of their four-day tour of the county. Their Majesties were accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant. Lord Derby, and Sir Samuel Hoare.127 words
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424 1938-05-19 2 London, May 18. •yHROUGH labour exchanges, 2.500,000 men and women were placed m employment last year. Approximately 15.000.000 £re now enjoying the benefits of unemployment insurance. Wages have increased for more than 2.250.000 workers. HPHESE are some of the points made by the Parliamentary SecretaryBritish Wireless - 424 words
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79 1938-05-19 2 <From Our Own Ceereepandent) Bangkok. May 18. JAPANESE naval training vessel* ar- rived at Bangkok today, and officers attended a reception given by the Japanese Minister. Tomorrow a party of officers will <.n ,to Lopburi for the second elephant hunt. The rear-admiral m charge Of79 words
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Article34 1938-05-19 2 Moscow. May 18. China's Ambassador-at-Large. Dr. Sun Fo. arrived m Moscow yesterday and was received by M. Moronov. head of the Far Eastern Department of the Soviet Foreign Ministry.34 words
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Article96 1938-05-19 2 Opposition Wants Republic GENERAL SMUTS today emphasised that the Government was determined to maintain the "British connection m the Government which claims to represent the moderate sections of the English and South African speaking races." The aim of the official Opposition the Nationalists is to establish a republic independent of96 words
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Article45 1938-05-19 2 London, May 18. AT April 30, the Ministry of Labour's cost of living index was approximately 56 per cent, above the level of July, 1914, and compared with 54 per cent, m March last and 52 per cent, m April, 1937.45 words
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Article110 1938-05-19 2 Correspondence (To the Fditor of the Free Press) Blr.- dern Girl" is typical ot the onfortunete type of being who is m constant friction with the old school of thought. Ramrods are ditncult to bend, but a scan.y amount of common sense should make parents realise that it110 words
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39 1938-05-19 2 "From Our Own Correspondent London. May 18. The British North Borneo Chart- red Company today announced a d Of 4 per cent compared \vi h 2 per •ent. for the previous war— Free Press Cable.39 words
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Article16 1938-05-19 2 London. May 18. The Prime Minister. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, is suffering from gout.16 words
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Article128 1938-05-19 2 U.K. Traders Being Frozen Out London, M„, IN a letter published m j commenting on the Be I Japanese Wool Export A monopolise the trade m North and Inner Mongolia m woo! skins, Sir Francis Joseph, a (president of the Federation «,i i j Industries, says that thr m .glaring128 words
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Article94 1938-05-19 2 British American i Buys Bhutan reipnu H Dome! agency report Chinese newtpepi r Japanese lUthOfltfa the British American Tob miLst purchase the s. crop with nine mill! Reserve Bank n >tei specified manner v. yuan worth of Id Shilling and t*rOp Bunenttng o:> This pn eipn94 words
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Advertisement102 1938-05-19 2 Our Delivery System ">" system 1. 98 rollow8 H The fl6et of leav^ 1 premises att_£lS_W VtS silver milk B "BF'" Ch mornir 'g to I &> Mm and _____<,__ enabling ci_*t^ 6 customers to have th uave these x^es m plenty or *< *%y oi time for Q B102 words
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Advertisement164 1938-05-19 2 SCHICK DRY SHAVE R No Blades No Lather Save Time. Demonstrated without oldie by MEDICAL HALL LTO. 3. Battery Road. I Nazi Storm Troopers W®s m mmWmftmmmmmmmmmm^m 1W lejflF* Wk T__ ftseww^ss«ww~|p_y-- v !Ls_l_» m/^mtm MM^jlr jfJiiJl T||«R^W f mf irO_____ l?|w___ia__ J _lj* '**mm*X%* yJRi 4_n jBBnRiVv _S p164 words
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692 1938-05-19 3 SINGAPORE MAGISTRATE APPEALS AGAINST CONVICTION Mr. F. V. Duckworth And Rash Act Charge 'DOUBT TO WHICH DEFENCE WAS ENTITLED' A FTER a full day's hearintr judgment was reserved until this _nornin£ by Mr. Justice Home m tne Singapore High Court yesterday, m the appea. of Air. F. V. Duckworth, the692 words
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Article60 1938-05-19 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 18. The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Lim Joo Chong, a prominent Penang Chinese who is the proprietor of Chong Kee Co., general merchants. Breach Street, Penang, and one of the leaders of the Hokkien community. He took a leading60 words
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Article112 1938-05-19 3 ACQUITTED— TURNED CROWN WITNESS 11FHEN four Chinese. Teh Kiow Beng, Teh Choo Kwang. Tan Chua and Tan Hee San. appeared m th? Criminal District Court, before Mr. H A. Forrer. yesterday, on charges of possession of chandu and being con cemed m the removal of the drug the prosecution offered112 words
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134 1938-05-19 3 HOKKIEN woman named Peh Lav Choo appeared before the Singapore Filth Magistrate (Mr. L. C. Goh> yesterday as complainant m a*case m which her husband. Soli Chye Kwee. and her father-in-law, Soh Way Sioh. were* charged with voluntarily causing hurt. The trouble arose, it was134 words
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Article327 1938-05-19 3 _r EARING t> si natures o[ 40 nd- holders and 275 interested parties, the petition urging the development of the Cameron Highlands on an all-Malayan basis and their separation for certain purposes from Pahang is new In the hands of the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas. Improved327 words
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Article, Illustration36 1938-05-19 3 picture. Squadron Leader F. Wooieg, Air Staff GQiccr {Intc.liqcmei. R.A.F., Far East, greeting the Britisfi Consul-General at Hankow, Mr. G S. Moss, on arrival at Singapore by the P. and O. liner Cor/:i. vestcrdav. Free PressFree Press - 36 words
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220 1938-05-19 3 Whitsun Trips From Singapore INDICATIVE of the steady improvement m holiday facilities m Malaya is the announcement by two airways companies of special Whitsun excursions from Singapore. For an inclusive charge of 600 guild- ers I 'approximately $577 > the Royal Netherlands Indies Airways 'K.N.I. L.M.220 words
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Article62 1938-05-19 3 Charged with assisting m the management of a lottery, two Chinese. Teo Ah Kan and Ko Boey. and a young woman named Ko Huey appeared In the Singapore Third Court, before Mr. G. s. Rawiings. yesterday. They were arrested m McCullum Street on Tuesday. The accused62 words
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Article102 1938-05-19 3 /"MIESS is evidently not a very popular game m Singapore. It is revealed m the annual report of the Singapore Chess Club that the club now has only 29 ordinary members "many of whom are not active." The annual report shows, however, that thos? who are102 words
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Article90 1938-05-19 3 AN alleged chopper attack on a Chinese woman m a house m Smith Street. Singapore*, on Tuesday had a sequel m the Third Court, before Mr G. S. Rawiings, yesterday when an elderly man. Loh Chung, was charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous90 words
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Article75 1938-05-19 3 Forty gallons of fermenting rice and a still were seized by a party of Revenue Officers o n Tuesday when they raided a hut m Tanjong Goh. Jurong. and an elderly Chinese was arrested. The incident had a sequel m the Criminal District Court, before Mr. H.75 words
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Article105 1938-05-19 3 The annual report of the Malaya Publishing House Ltd to be presented to the annual meeting el the company c.D May it, states that the profit en the year's accounts was $13,430 The directors have allocated $1,000 l^s bonus to the stall, and transferred 55.000 to105 words
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Article40 1938-05-19 3 Dr. A Sing, of the Punjab Agricultural College, and representative of the Punjab Educated Unemployed League. V.M C A., Lahore, is now m Singapore on a tour of Malaya to study the unemployment problem m this country.40 words
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Advertisement262 1938-05-19 3 ML \v\'__ki#* who arrived m on his way to i over the comae iras formerly the headquarters s in France. Free ure. Tigers Shot In Bukit Timah Road j CPI IKING at the Singapore Rotarj (hib yesterday on hous- Ml i heong Hock Chye told an t >r\ of one262 words
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Advertisement201 1938-05-19 3 This RADOX packet 'j -^^^^-B mmmmmm >«_ rnrnw- t_f j^--_-_ corns; Sister P. Mcß. writes here to tell ■JJ she found the way to make her corns made her •foot Happy" °n do the same lor you am head dan unpT here and am Often on a_g *eet *rom 1201 words
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Article, Illustration1608 1938-05-19 4 Plans For Augmenting The Royal Air Force British Aviation Notes. From A Special Correspondent T ARGE SUPPLEMENTARY or- ders for military aircraft have been placed with British constructors during the past few days by a new Supplies Committee of the Air Ministry, which is charged to ensure that the best1,608 words
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Advertisement119 1938-05-19 4 IK l)c_^=> SM°K E A S V <sms> MUCH AS YOU I \^^C<^ LIKE ---BUT BE \V__ fc REASONABLE. 1 A m x few GABA tablets be- ll JL /A tween smokes improve the 11 r Ml taste and prevent "smok- jl __R*>^ ers' breath." /I Sj? i i /f119 words
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Advertisement229 1938-05-19 4 W^^Sm WH,TSUN HOLIDAY to PENANG Passengers will be booked for a special round trip to P*»nan p accommodation at the Crag Hotel for the WhJtsun Holidays June 4. 5. ar The plane will leave Singapore at 7 a.m. on Saturday. June 4 n- be tea. eotlee and biscuits at Kuala229 words
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Article338 1938-05-19 5 China Is Prepared For 3- Year War PLANNED ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT COUNTRY (From a Special Corespondent) Shanghai, May 11. CHINA is now preparing for a war of three s' duration Chinese lals and soldiers told Dr. \V. Crawford, of Chengtu, Szechuen Pronet >. as he drove from g Kong to Chentrtu338 words
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Article38 1938-05-19 5 Law Notice For The Day Before Mr. Justice Home m 3rd. out t. 10.30 a.m. Rex vs. F. V. Duckworth (Judgment). M»'36 at 11 a.m.— Rahmaboo binte ned Salleh Angullia (mw.) vs hm «i Mohamed Salleh Angullia and38 words
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Article145 1938-05-19 5 Of Special Interest To Women. 'he period of discomfort which demands that every woman toil endure is sometimes a source of m the event of delay. Often it pain and suffering during its j -ur.se. Castophene comes as a boon women, who are handicapped m work when145 words
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1294 1938-05-19 5 Value Of Singapore Land On Upward Trend Once Fetched $46 A Square Foot R %rT£ RIAN S H MTS ON PROVISION OF HOUSING lPtt§P§ worth 25 to 35 cen S p er S qua5e foof LT A rP0rt today WaS within that area hacfalso^een enhanced hi th* f prOpert an1,294 words
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Article55 1938-05-19 5 Exit America's Cup? M T° SOPWITH. yachting magnate returning to Southampton from a cruise *aid h e could not see Britain challenging again for the America's Endeavour II would not challenge again. ,_Ti, nti, We have a lestin -*s tne Americans have, it is no use trying to build a55 words
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Article, Illustration18 1938-05-19 5 My. John Laycock Drawi ng by by profession o"e of hU hobhllt X! lOCa affairS He h SutherlandSutherland - 18 words
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423 1938-05-19 5 _i^ i Shanghai, May 11. N° 'f S th a U n 31 new divisi ons, each of whose fighting strength ranges from 12.000 to 15,000 men* have been trained and turned out ready for battle since January, according to Mr. John Gunther. Americar423 words
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Article351 1938-05-19 5 SIX HOURS THOUGHT EVERY DAY JJN( FASINGLY for six hours a day, seven days a week for IS years, 50 Hindu monks have prayed for world peace behind the worn rock walls of Sri Angan Monastery. Their prayers will not go unanswered, declared Dr.351 words
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Advertisement196 1938-05-19 5 -sjS^N^_C___i «w^o^c_w_*»wJJ <__>SS___V___vvvvt -^^^__r -S§S__ *^r *AsMLd^^*fm Smm JH __f m AjorurvcomA cfca'j. rr- \__^_|Pi__i_|l _H /Mm .iii j,, _4?________ >____r \V\ 1 1\\ W n IHlLnH SBr^^_____^^^ "*___rf _F^ L° \\\\_Du____l _Qv^%tv__E^^_______* vSS^^ v\\\U___ __?Cvv^_Sl_S_____l ____v H comb texture of Ryviu is one of the Sg secrets of its196 words
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Miscellaneous174 1938-05-19 6 tows T&pteal jBudget EMPIRE EXHIB™ x "6X/CMTX// VP sa/rd4W~_ IETS GET TM»S STWiCHI SEMSATIOM. ufl^/£r*/A/^j^sr^^^te _V I err- rr- yy^ v§§^ Ceffan local au^ior.tes umsh 1 VtS3/ Interest has been aroused i9r i 7 Vy^~ TttSr To be distinctly understood Hi a" rj atGla^puj by the Isclatioo V^J jP-* >^174 words
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229 1938-05-19 7 WHITE A WA Y'S RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME Two Years Before Possible (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 18. jyjß. J. E. percival. presiding at the annual general meeting ol Messrs. Whlteaway, Laidlaw and Co.. Ltd.. m London today said that it would be at least two years before it would be229 words
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Article84 1938-05-19 7 i Manila. May 17. Last Sale Prices LTrevious Today Pesos I Cold Share Averages: Previous 81..*>7 Today's Xl.ti.'J These orices are published oy cour- j tesy of Messrs S E. Levy, and Co.. of Singapore, to whom they are cabled daily. An: imo 0 40 unq.84 words
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Article62 1938-05-19 7 Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Soon Leong of Kuala Lumpur for the marriage of their eldest daughter. Miss Khoo Gaik Kirn. to Mr. Chua Boon Peng, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chua Cheng Liat. of Singapore, at the Chinese Assembly Hall Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday62 words
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Article67 1938-05-19 7 The wedding In reformed Chinese style will take place at noon on Monday, at the Chinese Town Hall. Penang. of Mr. Tye Soo Cheong. graduate of Hong Kong University, and son of the former Chinese Consul of Penang, to Miss Mabel Hu. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hu Tsai Kuen67 words
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Advertisement413 1938-05-19 7 OPENING TODAY! n- p|Tm 3.15-6.15 9.15 WArIIUL OUR SPECIAL Bth ANNIVERsXI^~ GALA Hlt' The Screens FINEST ALL-COLOUR MUSICAL!! J)on t mino me... but.., J|^^ US Ml. ItICCESI SHOW SAMUEL GDLIIU V\ msmmmmmmm^^sT fVEU """ULElJ...ofcourse,tney say i steal the show... n has everything stars from everywhere m Ben Hecht's wildest X_i413 words
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Advertisement165 1938-05-19 7 ENGLAND'S GREATEST FILM NEXT CHANGE! IF YOU THINK THIS DESCRIPTION AN EXAGGERATION. READ THE OPINIONS OF LONDON'S FOREMOST CRITICS 'Ranks higher than am film made BriiLsh made of the last "I ran recall :.-a i>ih„-... tn.it here.-— daily mirror. three vers, —fvkninc; stand \ri». m trn.iv (ripped, and held '•Will165 words
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Advertisement157 1938-05-19 7 i ALHAMBRA i HiHi; I PHONE YOUR RESERVATIONS No. 690* AT LAST YOU CAN LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT AMERICA'S SAVA6E MILLION' WHY MOUNTAIN GIRLS CANT LOVE WHY THE REST OF CIVILIZATION HAS PASSED THEM BY! THE SECRETS Cf f^l^^^C^/^ SOUL i w(_ WOMEN OARIHGLt M VERSATILE JOSEPHINE HUTCHINSON WHO PORTRAYS157 words
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653 1938-05-19 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1938 LAST TIN CHANCE r\ESPiTE the powerful campaign v against the butler tin pool organised by those who believe that the formation of a pool is against the best interests of the Malayan tin industry, there is a growing feeling that the poo]653 words
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615 1938-05-19 8 Stewart Brown - Stewart Brown War Fears In Europe By jr war should be declared today, Mussolini would have 2.000.000 men on the march within three days and would darken the skies ot Europe with 3.000 combat planes. Italy »t be the Strom615 words
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Article421 1938-05-19 8 /Chinese propaganda experts have v^ been very busy lately. Th^ Fr?e Press yesterday received three OT four huge bundles of propaganda news material from an address In Hon- Kong. The postage on each package was more than $2. Much of the "copy* is 01 little interest421 words
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Advertisement25 1938-05-19 8 For FIRE INSURANCE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE 6 LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: U4BO25 words
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630 1938-05-19 9 DENIAL THAT JAPANESE SHELLED AMOY CIVILIANS Vivid Story Of Surprise Attack OFFICER SAW CHINESE TROOPS "TUMBLE DOWN" A DENIAL that the Japanese bombed and shelled civilian areas and killed thousands during their attack on Amoy. last week was made m Singapore yesterday, by a British officer who watched the attack630 words
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Article, Illustration303 1938-05-19 9 "Helpless Old Are Not Neglected" "THIS homo stands as a striking monument Ato show that the well-being of the helpless >ng us is not neglected, M said Mr. Kao Ling i'ai, the Chinese Consul-General m Singapore, sterday, officially opening* the new $60,000 building of the303 words
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106 1938-05-19 9 Siam Feeling Effects Of Th r eaten ing Slump (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Mag 18. SIAM is beginning to feel the effects of the threatening slump. The vernacular newspapers today comment on the signs of an approaching depression. The big fall m the prices received for both rubber and106 words
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Article151 1938-05-19 9 depended entirely on the day-to-day charity of the public. Daily they collected alms m cash or m kind, begging for rice, meat, vegetables, torn clothes and other necessaries of life. Everything was shared by the inmates and themselves. "They consider their inmates as their children on whom they attend as151 words
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Article58 1938-05-19 9 The annual report of Trafalgar Ltd., for the year ended Mar. 31 last shows a profit of $11,032. The directors recommend a dividend of 6 per cent. The directors of the company are Mr. R. W. McKerrow and R. S. Nelson. The annual meeting of the company58 words
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Article62 1938-05-19 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 18. U UAI with God's grace the cause of justice, righteousness and peace prevail' wrote the chairman of the Selangor Ceylon Fund m presenting SI. OOO (Chinese currency) to China Distress Relief Committee on behalf of the local62 words
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Article166 1938-05-19 9 Improving Malacca's Milk PROPAGANDA AMONG KEEPERS From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. May 18. PROPAGANDA, for the purpose of Improving the standard of the mill, industry m Malacca was approved by the Municipal Commissioners m today's meeting, when considering the proposal submitted by the veterinary officer. Malacca, after an Investigation, The166 words
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Article90 1938-05-19 9 Lack Of Facilitits For The Poor From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 17. Criticism of the lack of facilities for free dental treatment at the General Hospital, Penang, wa.s made at a meeting of the general committee of the Straits Settlements I Penang) Association. It was90 words
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63 1938-05-19 9 The annual meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore > Association will be held on May 30, m the Singapore Exchange Room. The report of the committee, t be presented to the meeting, surveys the work of the Association during the past 1263 words
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629 1938-05-19 9 Letters To The Editor More Views On Sponsored Radio Controversy Clo the I.diior of the Free Press) SIR,— Messrs. Warm can say what tl ey like m favour of sponsored radio programme but they need not say, as they did m their letter m629 words
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Article124 1938-05-19 9 Why It Wctlt Out •From Our Own Correspond. Ktiala I urnpur. May IK. "1 i view ol what he has said I pie 1 guilty" .x iirl An Km 1 S 11 I ar o d Chlneod constable, who had ameted torn riding a ejrcle124 words
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Article, Illustration84 1938-05-19 9 THIS MAM is \OT COMMITTIHa SUICIDE' }i> •'/<• g <ancrowcr getting a WSW (;•<'/< ON the latest bf Ins QrtSA Western Ruiluaij Enuland i hie h ?ia> i th a'rirer.s tt> 'hear <r nay flonf U track. If the line is eft < U st hu the trivet v ride.84 words
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Article29 1938-05-19 9 A Chinese .nan. •!:<■•.< <\ h If* )i en knocked down by a BSQ I tt Woodlands Koad. fast sites I last nigiit. Hospital m a tioh.29 words
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514 1938-05-19 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES Last Night's Quotations From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday Share ot £1 denomination unless Latest Quotations Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c, 1944-64.... ***** 113V'8 Funding Loan. 4 p.c. 1960-90 113 V< 113*4 War Loan. 3»/ 2 p.c 101% lOl l^ Com. Union Assce.514 words
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Article352 1938-05-19 10 The following quotations are published by courtesy of S.E. Levy and Co., and Swan Culbertson and Fritz. DOW-JONES AVERAGES. Yesterday's Today's 5X 22.57 22.54 off .03 80 UtiliUes 19.30 19.50 U p 28 40 Bonds 87.84 87.55 off .29 New York Slock Exchange— Business done total volume352 words
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93 1938-05-19 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT May 18, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. m cases (FOB. May) 19.-,, v 19 7_ Good F.A.Q. m bales (F. 0.8. May) 18* 18% No I.X.R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 193 H 19V 2 M^y 19 5 1934 June 20 2093 words
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Article185 1938-05-19 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday RUBBER: Firm. London: 5 3 /4 d. 5 7 /ad. Previously: 5 ll'16d. 5 3 /4d. July-Sept: 5 13ll6d. 5 15|16d. Previously: 5 3 4 d. 5 13|16d. Oct.-Dec: 5 15|16d. 6d. Previously: 5 13|16d. 5 1516d. Jan-Mar.: 6d. 6 l|16d.185 words
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Article64 1938-05-19 10 TIN: Firm. Spot: £162 75. 6d. Previously: €160 17s. Gd. Three months: £162 17s. Gd Previously: .€161 7s. 6d M:\V YORK TIN: Opening price. 36.50. Previously: 36.75. COPPER: Settlement: £37 12s. Gd. Previously: £38 GOLD: Yesterday: £7. Previously: €7 0.s. 1 -d SILVER: Spot: 18 11 16d.64 words
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75 1938-05-19 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closi ng Quotations Metnod of Paritj before Latest PreCentre Quotiu? 20-9-31 Rate viously Paris Franc to 121.1 177 5 177 1116 New York to 4.88 4.97 1 4.96 7 Amsterdam. Guilders to 8.97 3 j 4.97 7 8 4.97 1 Hong Kong Per dollar Is 275 words
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Article185 1938-05-19 10 Yes te rday 's Singa pore Quotations May 18 SELLING London T.T. 2;3 111 6 London, demand 2 3 ***** Lyons, demand 2042 Switzerland, demand 250% Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 5 16 Montreal, demand 57 3 4 Batavia, demand 103 3 8 Samarang, demand185 words
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Article1160 1938-05-19 10 From Exchange Telegraph Co. Fraser And Co. s List WEDNESDAY, MAY 18. IMS; 5 P.M. Bayers veUera Ampat Tin (4s) 3s lOVfcd 4s 4V4d ashw X urn ban* 24s JOs AustraJ Mala? (D 42* 6d «7s M N Ayer Hitam (ss 22s 6d 23s 6d1,160 words
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Article142 1938-05-19 10 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY ■JfEL 0, Tft at Bll d *y was Wl%, down »4. According 4* cabled advices this morning the London Tin shares market was r» U i 3 Uncha n ed and pric€s »PP« to have withstood142 words
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Advertisement69 1938-05-19 10 S. E. Levy Co. Shanghai. Hongkong. Manila. Singapore. t*™*™™* Banker* and Broker* m Securitie* and Commadtttr* Datl 9 Foreign Market Cable* and Quotation Serve™ MEMBERS. NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE COMMODITY EXCHANGE INC. NEW YORK COFFEE SUGAR EXCHANGE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE. CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGE. SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE. HONGKONG SHARE BROKERS'69 words
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1321 1938-05-19 11 "AGAINST MALAYA'S LONG TERM INTERESTS" Acceptance Of Scheme Now Regarded As Inevitable (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 11. MEWS that Malaya's referendum on the tin buffer pool scheme is now being held, and that the next meeting of the International Tin1,321 words
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Article169 1938-05-19 11 (Established la 1 1 JO) Capital Subscribed (Fully P*ld upi Y.m.000.0i0 Reserve Fund Y*****0.000 President: T. Okubo, Esq. Vice-President: V Suitsu. Esq. Vice-President a Yamanouchi F_<q. Ilea* Office: YOKOHAMA. SINGAPORE BRANCH: MEYER I'll AMBERS. RAEEI.ES PI A4 E. LONDON BANKERS: Westminster Ban*. Ltd. The Natonaj169 words
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Article219 1938-05-19 11 Singapore. May IK. U noon. Hire quoted per koyan 40 picul*. other commodities Quoted per puul J except w here otherwise stated. Buyers SHl*i* Gambier I t JI Hamburg Cuto SM 50 Java Cube $11 Pepper White IfMllak $14.50 White *i Edac& I Copra Mixed $3 40219 words
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Advertisement464 1938-05-19 11 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. Gne Singapore jfree press o 'M,i<: Ucctl Street) Singapore. I'hone: 5171 (5 lines with extensions to all departments). Tel: ••Times" Singapore. ht>_la I nmpur Ollice: 25. Java Street, Thone: 3GK3. Otmfi Brewster Road. I'hone: 3683. rR Office: 12. Bishop Street. Penang. Thone: 1477. n Office: 40 43. fleet464 words
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Advertisement477 1938-05-19 11 BOARD Q RESIDENCE SEA FRONT I KATONG GRA.NGE-77. Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tenjiis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION. OXLEY RISE I *OR-UCEHSED RESIDENTIAL HOTEL Oaily and monthly terms. TEL. *****. "LOXTON" First Class Private Hotel. Bedrooms with modern bathrooms from $65 per month Hot477 words
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Advertisement65 1938-05-19 11 BANK OF CHINA 'Incorporated In China by lp_Sj__-| Ch»;._J> 12, tenl Street. Singapore. MODERN BANKING With branches and sub-branchc3 throughout China, and correc- w pondents m all the principal citic3 of the world, the Bank is welt equipped to transact modern banking business of every description. TO LET OFFICES H65 words
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Miscellaneous682 1938-05-19 11 RADIO I PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE ZIIL 1.J3 mc/g (22. m.) p m. 6.00 Indian music! 6.30 Chinese music, t 7.00 Song and piano rental. Feli< ia Dictz Piano. Hilda Witte Contralto. 7.30 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.45 "Jack and Jill": A musical comedy m miniature, with book and682 words
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Article590 1938-05-19 12 fX>LOMBOS Inner Graving Dock may be ready lor occupation in July, three weeks earlier than was anticipated. Work on the dock has progressed very satisfactorily and, thanks to the co-operation between the Ministry ot Communications and Works and the Harbour Engineer's Deoartment. the undertaking is proving a hippy590 words
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728 1938-05-19 12 Chinese Shipping Companies Lose $70,000,000 *nanghal. CHINESE snipping companies lost a total of $70,000,000 <S*hai) according to estimates made by shipping circles as the result of the SinoJapanese hostilities since last August. Many ships of the companies were sunk by the Chinese authorities tor the728 words
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Article66 1938-05-19 12 London. MR. H. H. BRACHE, of Guernsey Island, is overhauling m Falmouth Harbour, a 50-ft. sailing craft, equipped with a small motor, m readiness for a voyage to Australia, via the Panama Canal. He will be accompanied by his wife and children, John, 16, Anne,66 words
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Article146 1938-05-19 12 The following ships are alon*M wharves or expected to ar East Wharf. Entrance Gate I i Xlt Rohna 22; Kutsang 20 Sheers Wharf. Fntranre Gatr I i.mi War Krishna 19 Main Wharf. Entrance Gate i Corfu 18; Ipoh 16; President Harrison 11; Kamuru Antenor 7. Empire Dock. Entrance146 words
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Article133 1938-05-19 12 The iollowlnu pa i pected to arrive m Smicap.ir Australia by the ss "M May 30: Miss J. A. Hard*. Mrs D I Mr. R Thorburn. Mr I R Q Mr Q H Maddes Mrs H Mr J Ramsey. Miss M M 'f i J Ramsev133 words
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Advertisement464 1938-05-19 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. < Incor D or,lled m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 54 _3~ Passage 5431, LLOYDS AGENTS. 'HOOKING AGENTS FOE FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS *OVAL STATU RAILWAYS OF SIAM. Z^ ■■'».,fi JIIIMAN MCIIIC l9__£U___l__Ji dncorporated In grigian.Qi THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to iVANCOUVER-ACROSS464 words
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Advertisement197 1938-05-19 12 HENDERSON LINE S< HF.DI l.fc OF SAILING By Fortnightly Passenger Steau Between Rangoon. Port Sudan. Marseilles. Palma and Kntland HOMEWARD BAILINGS Port of Disembarkation Plymouth Leave Raa YOMA PEGU SALWEEN U KFMMFNDINE AMAHAPOORA Aug 6 SAGAING Yd PROME BURMA sept 17 VOMA PEGU 0 SALWEEN o Calls London. Through Passage197 words
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Miscellaneous516 1938-05-19 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm. Thursday 7.45 am Swettenham. Taioing and Tel ok Anson. Weekdays* Kota Bahru, Kuala Krai 1 -day and Friday* 7 am Sunday 7 p.m. Kuala Lumpur and Penang Weekdays* 7.4J. a.m Malacca. Batu Annam. Batu Pahat,516 words
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Advertisement424 1938-05-19 13 Bn m mmmmm 9 ——**mmmmsmmmmi tm mmSmmm i 'Q.k\? aB ____?^___B*__!!!*"""" BY P-OandBRITISH INDIATiNES (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore 1938 193g 17.000 May 20 BANGALORE 6 000 July 2 17.000 June 3 -lAWALPINDI 17.000 July 15 6.800 June 3 BEHAR424 words
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Advertisement553 1938-05-19 13 {Incorporated In Straits Settlements.) f^M**"^**** ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamy n c C.T? op J V v^? ,GTON HavrC L d n R 's am HburB °'W Ma, SS Ju^e 2 c{?? OS J£22S HaVre Leon553 words
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Advertisement754 1938-05-19 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG PHONE 5154 (7 Lines) REPRESENTING. SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean Steam The Haa Khiow steamship Co (18J2) I to. IM Ship Co.. Ltd.. and China Mutual Steam Conard White SUr Ltd X Navigation Co„ Ltd.) Aberdeen Ss Commonwealth Lino. The Straits Steamship Co.. Ltd.754 words
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Advertisement717 1938-05-19 14 K. P. M. (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND) CREMER Thursday, May 19, Penang and Belawan-Deli. CAMPIII US— Thursday. May 19. Toboali, Cheribon. Sourabaya, Boeieleng k passengers and mails only>, Ampenan (passengers and mails only), Padang-Bay (passengers and mails only). Benoa (passengers and mails only), and Banjoewangl MAETSUYCKER— Thursday. May 19. Batavia, Semarang,717 words
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Advertisement546 1938-05-19 14 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE-SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE I Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. SILVERWALNUT May 21 May 28 July 12 M.V. SIAMESE PRINCE June 1 June 9 July 26 MS. SILVERASH June 17 June 23546 words
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Advertisement496 1938-05-19 14 O. S. K. LINE I FOR AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA f Santos Mara Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durban, May Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Atlantic Mara Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar, j li: Dar-es-Salaam. Beira. Lourenco Marques. Durban. East London, P Elizabeth and Mossel Bay tArizona Maru496 words
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Article190 1938-05-19 15 Hat-Trick For V.M.C.A. Bowler R| \KKABLE cricket was witnessed at the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday, the V.M.C.A. beat the R.A.F. [cadquarten by ten runs. the Y. bowler, took five wickets bt runs, which included a hatick, and Dr. G. Xavier took five for In the Airmen's side, Tessier came A taking190 words
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Article189 1938-05-19 15 an examination held at the Chinese Mandarin School h other school students parci 49 out of 62 students ed 14 with distinction. following were the successful candiwhO sat for the Junior Class:- Lim Ck OUsLh Chua Siau Heng (dist.), Keok Eng (d.st.j. Lim Pons Wah !d«.) Pook Cheong189 words
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Article157 1938-05-19 15 gHOWING marked superiority In the defeated^th^ l^^^^- S ond team SAP A SS HM S Terror the l-T Lea Je m atch at Seletar yesterday by 4 goals to 1 With the defence marking eloselv and the forwards show ingest the thfs S eL157 words
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220 1938-05-19 15 ANDRE Shelaeif, tne welter-weight champion of the Orient, and a J very clever White Russian boxer, will make what is likely to be his only appearance m Singapore at the Happy World Stadium tomorrow evening. He is meeting Young Aide, the Filipino welter-weight boxer. The220 words
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Article171 1938-05-19 15 (THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.382 nd auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1.125.070 lbs. (502.26 tons): offered 1020.945 lbs. (455.78 tons); sold 978.156 lbs. 436.68 tons). Spot London 5 11 16 d. New Yi-rk 11 3 4 cUs PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked171 words
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85 1938-05-19 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 17. The wedding m reformed Chinese style will take place at noon next Monday, at the Chinese Town Hall, Penang, of Mr. Tye Soo Cheong. graduate of Hong Kong University, and son of the former Chinese Consul of85 words
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Article, Illustration15 1938-05-19 15 pic- NONIA MANIS (McLachlan) winner of the fourth race at Bukit Timah yesterday.- Free PressFree Press - 15 words
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219 1938-05-19 15 JN the second division soccer match at Blakan Mati yesterday, the R A I beat the Excise by five goals to one. The visitors were faced with defeat when the Gunners launched attack after attack m th e first half,219 words
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Article44 1938-05-19 15 IN YESTERDAY'S first division league osccer match on the padang the Recreation Club proved too good for the S.C.C. and beat them by five goals to nil. Two goals were scored m the first half and three m tl. econd.44 words
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Miscellaneous245 1938-05-19 15 Diary Of The Day HOTELS. •m! I S HOTEL -Orchestral Conp.m. Dinner and Dance |ht Cabaret H TV OANI i (.rom. -Dinner and CINEMAS. ILIIAMBRA. -Mountain Justice Brent and J ksephine Warner Bros. IPITOL -Opening tonight Goldwyn With large cast. Special 3.15 p.m. PAVILION Fight For Your Lady. 3oles and245 words
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Article, Illustration2450 1938-05-19 16 Gracedieu Pays ThreeFigure Dividend PHIL LOGUE HEADS THE TRAINERS PHE first day of the extra meeting was a_?ain a day of tfood dividends. The first race saw the jockeys take their mounts wearing black hands as a mark of respect to theFree Press - 2,450 words
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Article123 1938-05-19 16 Dividend Rate Place Horse Rider Win Places 1 Yergros Martin S«4 SI 4 Two Up Dodd $8 3 Excuse Me Spencer S8 1 Faith Garrard S47 SI 4 I Bay Rose Minto §13 3 Phoon Tok Mawi §Hi 1 Gracedieu Woods $11! S4*> Selangor II Minto Slfi123 words
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Article, Illustration387 1938-05-19 16 The entries and tlM draw in the Annual tennis tournammt oi tht Y.M.C A. Kuala Lumpur are M follows MEN'S OPFN UNOUEf Ong Ee Kong vs. C. M Gnuory: C. U*dh van vs. V. Rajarutnani; L B M. Anrtin I Do Silva; G. H. FbcnandcrFree Press - 387 words
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59 1938-05-19 16 Holder Heaten 1 Up Rurnham. sonicr^rt. May 17 In the British WOtnr s foil chmm- hip. third round. Mrs. R. eel. of Haddingtonshire. Scotland, boat Jesfkndenon, the h Mar < n? v Madeline Wyshe. runner-up la thj >h Champicnihlp last •.•> tr. ben Ol ri iReuter - 59 words
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Article255 1938-05-19 16 In a soccer ir.a-cl. payed at Favrer Pari; lag! ni-zht, tl c team from Meggri William Jades Co. defeated the team from Ifeears, Onthrie c> by I gcall to one. The scorers tor WlUlam Jackl Wl Hoi Seiva and Siew Yok, while Bun Wing scored for255 words
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Article249 1938-05-19 16 JOHORE XI GO DOWN TO MUAR Exc icing Finish To Cricket Fr« B O'lr Own Muar Mt% THERE -v m i Tii-Ki-t m itch _m kween I N .d.iy |fu ir v v.in and <»ne nickel total 'did Last v.i 1: partn Cairpb.-ll and <> I rung, The knock an249 words
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Article17 1938-05-19 16 Played at thggf "Lad Footers" eleven <'>, Royal Inniskilling Fusil pany by two oak to17 words
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Advertisement162 1938-05-19 16 BOXING FRIDAY. MAY 20th AT THK HAPPY WO K |.,> OVKRU, STU>H PA| sHIKP THIS IS VOFR ONI \\n nvi v CHANCE TO SEE SIIFLAFFF ANDRE SHELAEFF IN ACTION. HF IS LEAVING WHITE RFSSIAN WONHFR FOR AUSTRALIA To wasimrm MCKCA^^JLIwcmm YOUNC ALDE REST FILIPINO WEL T F R-WFIGII I AUSTRALIA162 words
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