The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 October 1938
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Title Section17 1938-10-07 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,503. ESTD 1835. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1038 5 CENTS17 words
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101 1938-10-07 1 Berlin, Oct. 6. signation yesterday of Dr. Benes, the mcr Czech President, has created entirely atmosphere among German-Czech relans. According to authoritative circles it is no correct to talk about "hitch" in the deliii of the area to be occupied by Monday. Germans and Czechs are101 words
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Article87 1938-10-07 1 Country Must Be Free Barcelona, Oct. C. C t following in the hoslovakia. said del Vayu. Ropubliign Minister, broadUnited Btatea as more d?ter- till the COUZ&- invaders. pj a •ne;v perfection* 4 \-:vy within a few the withdrawal «»f volunteers. added "We are m ly hard87 words
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Article, Illustration26 1938-10-07 1 Mr. Nevil'e Chamberlain I?avc3 Keston for Munich. Mr. Chamberlain ij seen here uaving to the crowds from the steps of the plane jusi before he left.26 words
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Article76 1938-10-07 1 mnr London, Oct. 6. U Secretary, Mr. Mal■Donald, today discuss- Palestine question with Dr. JJjanann the president of the I Organisation. MacDonald also arranged to Iraq Minister, Mr. Taujio *h«> is in London and who. ■Bderstood. advocates the con- <•' felesttai from a mandakrritorj to an76 words
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Article63 1938-10-07 1 Paris, Oct. 6. THE FRENCH PRESS on all sides today expresses regret at the departure of Dr. Benes. Petit Parisien says that the event will sadden every Frenchman. The Hungarian Press has no good report for Dr. Benes and expresses only satisfaction at his departure, saying that63 words
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314 1938-10-07 1 Labourite's Praise For Premier London, Oct. 6 UNSPARING praise for the Premier's peace efforts were forthcoming towards the end of the debate on the international situation from Mr. J. McGovern (1.L.P.) who was recently cycling from Prague to Vienna and Berlin. He was staggered by314 words
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Article38 1938-10-07 1 Tokio, Oct. 6. rnHREE HUNDRED miners were en- tombed in an explosion in a coalmine at Yubari, in Hokkoido, today. About 100 managed to extricate themselves, but anxiety is felt for the remainder.— ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article47 1938-10-07 1 London, Oct. 6. Composite craft Mercury-Maia took the air at Dundee at 1 pm. today preparatory for an attack on the long distance record. Twenty minutes later the two craft separated and Mercury is now flying southward with Capetown as her goal.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article25 1938-10-07 1 Prague, Oct. 6. The immediate demobilisation of two classes of Czech reservists la officially announced today. Other classes will be demobilised progressively.25 words
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Article1102 1938-10-07 1 London, Oct. 6. WHERE were three divisions in the House of Commons today. The Hous? divided 313 to 15d in favour of adjournment until Nov. 1. The Opposition's amendment to the Government's vote of confidence was defeated, th e division being 360 to 150.1,102 words
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112 1938-10-07 1 lINLESS SINGAPORE ricksha owners agree to a reduction of the rates of hfr e of their carriages 8,000 ricksha pullers in the city will return to China and "fUht for their fatherland." This sensational threat nas made following a meeting between representatives of owners and112 words
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Article, Illustration34 1938-10-07 1 Uf\ Revile Chavtbcrlan. accompanied by //err von Ribbeul.op, German roreton Mt*isUr, inspecting a guard O f honour of SS mcu at Mm** oh aerodrome, before the signing of the Munich Agreement last u I34 words
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Article142 1938-10-07 1 Tck.o. Oct. 6 A JAPANESE news agency message. which Reuter gives with all du* reserve, states that according to unconnrmaWe Information reaching certain quarters in Tokio Marshal Bluecher. Commander- ln-Chlef of the Soviet Far Eastern Army Committed suicide In Moscow yesterday. A Moscow message says. nothing is142 words
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Article16 1938-10-07 1 Paris. Oct. All French rtMTftlti caUed up in September will be domobl!i.s»d by Tuejday next.— Renter.16 words
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92 1938-10-07 1 Prague, Oct. 6. THE Slovak Congress at Zilina today decided in favour of autonomy within Federated States, with Czechs and Slovaks as partners of equal rank. It was decided to appoint imnediately a government of flve members, presided over by Ilerr Tisot. leader of the92 words
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Advertisement56 1938-10-07 1 V BPONCHIAc |T\STILLES 7EKNISKA FA3RIK SWEDEN V V^ J JUMT X vW lull JL K^AIL DANCE FROM 6.30 P.M. TO 8.30 P.M. WNNEp DANCE (informal) FROM 9.30 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT K |T Z SISTERS AND BILLY HEATON" totnng IIN A UNI Q UE FLOOR SHOW ENIERTAINMENT 00 ADMISSION NON-DINERS $1.0«56 words
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Advertisement95 1938-10-07 1 j f.AMLGReNS Tfimu 'ABR>* |t\V GtFL E SVV EDEN j »W /jy '/i' r f/S~ „^/Jj fff /T'7 IT7 Tf~T "j- *n in //t iff *yM4KB^ ~&r* ry SEA VIEW HOTEL j TONIGHT i| SPECIAI, DINNER DANCS j ORGANISED BY ST. ANDREW'S DRAMATIC SOCIETY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC s ENTERTAINMENT95 words
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494 1938-10-07 2 PREMIER ONLY MINISTER NOT BLAMED IN "SANDYS CASE" THE Prime Minister is almost the only figure to emerge unscathed from the first report of the Select Committee on the Official Secrets Act, appointed to inquire into the "Sandys case." The report deals chiefly with the actions of Ministers in this494 words
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Article, Illustration150 1938-10-07 2 London, Oct. 1. DEFOR£ Don Bradfltau left London with his wife for Toulon, to join the other Australian uicketeit on their way home, he paid tribute to the "magnificent ealm" of the peopls daring the present international crisis. To M.C.C. officials and friends who went to150 words
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351 1938-10-07 2 SINGAPORE RICKSHA DISPUTE EIGHT THOUSAND SINGAPORE RICKSHA u PULLERS WILL BE RETURNING TO CHINA SHORTLY IF THEY CARRY OUT THEIR THREAT MADE YESTERDAY THAT UNLESS RICKSHA OWNERS REDUCED THE RATES OF HIRE THEY WOULD GIVE UP RICKSHA PULLING AND GO AND FIGHT FOR351 words
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471 1938-10-07 2 Eurasians Discuss Army Formation Request THAT the suggestion for the formation of a Eurasian Regiment was not a new one and was discussed by the Singapore Eurasian Association Committee as far hack as 1936 was revealed by Mr. C. H. Da Siiva, chairman at the General Meeting of the Eurasian471 words
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99 1938-10-07 2 Finance In Britain Stood The Test London, Oct. 6. HTHE soundness of London finance during the crisis is stressed by Mr. B. G. Cattcrns, Deputy-Governor ©f the Bank of England. He recalls that since 1931 Britain has been experimenting with new financial mechanism and this is the first real strainReuter - 99 words
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Article93 1938-10-07 2 New Film fEATvntn Va.'iVt. Hugh JJcrocrt. We- Diggers In Pari*' the sen AAaain t night is another sf Tvusica 1 ro- -d;. IM a oaiw, I o/ high Jcukinn Ca fhc vftial briiht <-( Hugh Herb?rt. u France, In search < i ta'cnt for thr: lYencl.93 words
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Article88 1938-10-07 2 (From Our Owu < n«M. ■Till: COLONIAL sM KM > 1 Mr. Ma<lom .Mai -W.in.-i l d m House of ('ominous todaj >" cd Mr. K. IV. ML Pirklh«m Cambridge l'nivrr.j(>i lint V* Ctovernm-nt is *h«»rt'> i«-»riu I command paper |Mft| r «•<*•' papers in88 words
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Article72 1938-10-07 2 NEW RENOMG TIN DREDGING SHARES (From Our Own I London. <>. t V TTHE directors cl Hi 1 Tin Drodginr I announced that I to increase the £300.000 by th« 00.000 Ordinary .si. Some 175.000 Issued C;rcli of £1 are to bo MBWCttd The new shaivs. when i. c su?72 words
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Article, Illustration14 1938-10-07 2 An raid rxu London. One .f ih Grttn Street lir^ OfMM, Mttkti ri i14 words
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Advertisement180 1938-10-07 2 -^-^9 z come on! r :^w*Sm^@BPs^p^HSß^s?^?* '>*^ '^^^^S^-' r^r THERE'S Pineapple HAM tOR XIFFIN Delicious, tender dices and fresh tomato salad what more could hungry men wish for? Pineapple HAM, baked or boiled, makes an appetising and mouth-watering spread and what a welcome change to the menu also. When in180 words
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Advertisement19 1938-10-07 2 FORMOSA FtESH-FOMu. CREAM, FORMOSA REDUCIU FOAM CREAM, FORMcji STRENGTHENING LQTIO« now obtainable fro^ MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road19 words
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756 1938-10-07 3 "No Such Person" Says S.S. Councillor WHAT is an educated man?" This question has been pu t to a number of prominent Singapore personages uml their answers are published as a symposium in Chorus, the journal of the Singapore Teachers' Association. hop 0/ Singapore756 words
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Article, Illustration16 1938-10-07 3 Stai Discovery of 1D38! IRLEEN U'HELAN 1 K.,bert Louis Stevenson's HDNAFPED Coming to ALHAitfBRA Next Week!16 words
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Article236 1938-10-07 3 News I n Brief AN appeal to th-3 Government to appoint a select committee to draft legislation over the working hours of shop assistants and to provide for a legal weekly holiday is being made by the committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association. In a letter to the Colonial236 words
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Article82 1938-10-07 3 THAT the Brunei United Plantations had been authorised to plant approximately 75 new acres of rubber early In 1939 was announced by Mr. Lee Chlm Tuan. presiding at the annual general meeting of the company, held at Singapore, yesterday. The meeting declared a dividend of 382 words
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Article79 1938-10-07 3 (From Our Own Correspondent. > Seremban, Oct. 6. a Tamil, described as an overseer in the Public Works Department. Kuala Selangor. was fined $50 and his driving licence was suspended for one year when he was summoned for driving his car on the Seremban-Mantin road under the79 words
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Article69 1938-10-07 3 Before the Chief Justice in Ist. Court at 11 a.m. Bankruptcy. Before Mr. Justice Pedlow in 2nd. Court at 10.30 a.m. Assizes:— Rex vs. Basanta Singh. Before Mr. Justice Home in 3rd. Court at 10.30 a.m. Judgment: 5.198;38 Chew Thye Choon vs. Koh Teck Kheng69 words
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Article, Illustration67 1938-10-07 3 CONFERENCE DELEGATES ARRIVE 3.ESSUS. TAY YEOK SOO (left) and Ch'n S Seng Chon* deie-ates from Hong Kong, who arrived by the P. and O. liner L^ha/e from &on Konar to attend the conference to I.e held in Singapore on Oct 10^o discuss ways of increasing contributions to the China Relief67 words
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453 1938-10-07 3 A lleged Imposter Said To Have Demanded Money ALLEGATIONS that a 55-year-old Tamil, Sceniva<=an impersonated a Rural Board Sanitary Inspector and cheated several Chinese of ca-h, were made bv wttnesaesin the Singapore Third Police Cnirt, yesterday. Ti he was a preliminary 'inquiry' and Seenivasan is alleged to have impersonated a453 words
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Article52 1938-10-07 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Serein ban, Oct. 6. A CHINESE, wliile on his way to Mantin from Lenggeng to hand money to his father, was set upon by five other Chinese, who after assaulting him are reported to have escaped with $72. The Dolice are carrying52 words
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Article126 1938-10-07 3 Malay Women Sent To Gaol TWO elderly Malay women, Siti 1 Binte All and Harnaiah, were sentenced to imprisonment by the Singapore Criminal District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, yesterday, when they were charged with cheating another Malay woman of goods valued $19, at a house in Hood Road, on126 words
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Article407 1938-10-07 3 views may be held about the handling 01 the crisis and the policy pursued, there can be no douli of the reactions of what were the prospective victims In all countries concerned, write Stantcn. Nelson and Co.. L'.d.. in their weekly rubber market r f iew.407 words
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Article46 1938-10-07 3 Confidence appears tc have returned to the rubber market, states the weekly rubber report of Gulhrie and Co., Ltd., issued yesterday. The shortage of physical rubber is becoming more accentuated, and demand from consuming markets is improving. Prices have improved steadily throughout the week.46 words
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Article106 1938-10-07 3 TWO Europeans, Mr. Douwe Pot and Mr. James Walker, suflered head injuries when the cars in which they were passengers came Into collision at the junction of Moulmein Road an 1 Bnlestier Road shortly after 11 o'clock on Wednesday night. Both were admitted to the106 words
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Article225 1938-10-07 3 New Drugless Remedy Succeeds where Other Remedies Failed. You can be so distressed with g a and fullness and bloating that you t. nk your heart Is going lo &top beating. You feel suffocated— You feel dizzy. You want quick relief. So did the writer225 words
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Advertisement14 1938-10-07 3 Come to"" ALGIERS' GRANDPERE mg all, clear* e\ery crime.., -'S.tite CAPITOK. rW m mmmam14 words
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Advertisement112 1938-10-07 3 Jeveh different -flavours Beat that if you're able MackeU oi Mixed Ovals SP.IATf'S is on the label! elisri. (o beqin with, The fajty MEAT- and FISH •Wdtot^eietlieVfGtTAßlE A very wholesome dish entfiereUfUKUifh&UJHll (Of goodness there's no lack! IIieWHOIIMEAI- (he brown ow While CHARCDM it the BUck ANOARDijthelajfone By no means112 words
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Article283 1938-10-07 4 Changing Scenes In China THE picturesque city walls in 1 Shansi Province which for centuries have been the main protection of peaceful inmates against robbers are now being torn down as Chinese guerillas gain more and more experience in dealing with the Japanese. The reason is sad and Bimpte. These283 words
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447 1938-10-07 4 MADAME CHIANG KAI SHEK NURSES INJURED MEN First Lady Spends One Morning With Sufferers U/EARING the blue overall uniform of China's women field workers, Madame Chiang Kai Shek, China's First Lady, set a Hankow base hospital into a state of wonder and delight when she walked in with a group447 words
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Article137 1938-10-07 4 CIX dauntless soldiers whose patriotism had dravm them back to the battlefield before they had fully recovered from severe wounds tcon the envy of the whole Chinese Army tchen they received a message from Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, commending their exemplary courage and loyalty. The message said137 words
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Article252 1938-10-07 4 Losing Japan In China Bulk •JIMK and man-power only facters in r, Ual strength ol resistance territorial domain Is also Tital role in prolonging her an Japan's Invasion. Comprising an area 4,000,000 square miles or 25 size of Japan Proper, Chi) war, has unmistakaoiv laith of winning ultimo. In her252 words
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Advertisement550 1938-10-07 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUN ICIPALITY, m W ij^z* Tenders. Tenders arc now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars, see Municipal Tenders Room. Annual Supplies for 1939 See Notice in Tender Room. Construction of semi-permanent drains and culverts in Boscombe Road and Reserve Roads off Boscombe Road.550 words
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Advertisement278 1938-10-07 4 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer fid. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. LOXTOM First Class Private Hotel. Bedrooms with modern bathrooms from $65 per month. Hot water to Bathrooms. Celling fans and long278 words
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Advertisement29 1938-10-07 4 I jom\ Ham WfSk m~* fffc.- "W i& L. \S^B Alf ft■Bhbv ~~m!^^^^ Mb^^J tentment. k«v?^h^^|h^h fBBi l m f 9k%*l pß^ ft^B^ Ascntg JACKSON «f COMPANY, LTD, SINGArORt29 words
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Miscellaneous356 1938-10-07 4 RADIO PROGRAMMES EMPIRE STATION. SINGAPORE. TODAY TODAY. TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3. PXI CSH 2147 nc/i (13.97 m.); GSO 17.7* I 5.00 Mnlay muslc. me < 16.86 m.); GSF 15.14 me dt)J(2 m.); 6.00 Teocnew dramt. Gramophone recordi GSJ 21.63 me s (13.93 n.»: IiSO 11.75 met 6.20 Teochew orchestral recital.356 words
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Article232 1938-10-07 5 Call For Unwavering Loyalty J\K. H. 11. KUNG, President of th2 Executive Yuan, in a message issued on Sept. 18, the seventh anniversary of the Mukden Incident, called upon the people to do their part unwaveringly in order that they may see China emerge the victor of this Sino-Japanese War232 words
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Article, Illustration35 1938-10-07 5 A scene ni the licr.nis Station in Prague showing a soldier kissing his little son goodbye, %vhi!o the child is in tears, before his father leaves for the border, during th» Czech's rnnMttnUia last wee!;.35 words
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Article195 1938-10-07 5 Chinese Trousers Cause Debate '.From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Oct. ft AT the annual meeting of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club he'd this week, 60 minutes out of a 90 minute J meeting were devoted to a debate as to whether Chinese trouiers could be j worn on appropriate occasions195 words
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Article22 1938-10-07 5 A Belgian aeroplane crashed into the steeple of the Church of Notre Dame. Bruges, in a fog. and the pilot was killed.22 words
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Advertisement230 1938-10-07 5 "~[^c'± The Brightest Show in town! TO9AY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. [tllMMf. 3jnda Mmiil lnn Mor "'"8 Show it 11 A.M. At The AIR-CONDITIONED WARNER BROS, present atesi of all the "GOLD DIGGERS" Musical Comedies! &T*ffl iif AYETTE, THEY ARE HERE! HHP% WGERSpIy U BUDYVALLEE I^Kl fLi M ROSEMARY LANE230 words
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Advertisement58 1938-10-07 5 INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT AT THE HAPFY WORiy STADIUM tomorrow nns At 9.15 P.M. and Nightly Programme HARBANS SSNGH INDIA VS. MICHAEL GILL i ENGLAND Special Return Contest WONG BOCK CHEUN6 CHINA I vs. ARTY COUNSEL AUSTRALIA ABDUL AZEZ MUSfIM INDIA VS. ALFRED BELIGARDT GERMANY For Booking 'Phone No. 6322. HAPPY58 words
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Advertisement113 1938-10-07 5 A CARNIVAL OF ~X COMEDY... wlwaa <W gay divorcee meets a 1 charming ex-husband who wants to re- J S ?Tivnn ox! s fa J^v^i MELVYN DOUGLAS I MART ASTOR Sdltb F*Uows lac kl» Mor ar fl I COLUMBIA PICTURE NEXT CHANGE! PAVILION NEXT CHANGE! ALHAMBRA^ |ON THE SCREEN I113 words
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Advertisement269 1938-10-07 5 The BIG LAUGH SHOW of the Week! A DT^|^#^W 3 SHOWS DAiI.Y ITS FUNNIER THAN ALL YOUR EXSPECIATIONS! y AIR MAIL 7& A/W^ of Laughs f f> ri, HAitlM f| y F^ Ciode S ber B s mKUivk^v </|/^Fl^mp BPSS < hamberl n 1 t fcnlr 8 W I C^j^269 words
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672 1938-10-07 6 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1938 New Uses For Tin And Rubber It/ITH the economic fortunes of vv Malaya so dependent en the prosperity of the tin and rubber industries, it is important to watch the progress of efforts which are always being made to find new uses672 words
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1089 1938-10-07 6 Theodore Dreiser - The Spanish People Do Not Fear Franco: Bombs Cause Hatred Theodore Dreiser A Novelist s Impressions By "THE great American novelist. Theodore Dreiser, author of •Sister Carrie" An American Tragedy" and other books, went to Spain to see for himself the horrors of civil mar. In a series of three1,089 words
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Advertisement245 1938-10-07 6 CA LD B E C K'S WASHING UP IS EASIER AND QUICKER WITH A GAS SINK 4Ktoit HEATER lUU can have piping Wr v 'm hot water on tap at the S~~* ,»m.v\-a sink 1 No waiting! k-M^H X^^^S No trouble One of cur gas sink heaters -flß^lf will give245 words
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Advertisement21 1938-10-07 6 JUST UNPACKED NEW SHIPMENT OF LADIES HAND BAGS FOR EVERY OCCASION Ladies are Cordially Incited at DOULATRAM'S 48 SO, HIGH STREET.21 words
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389 1938-10-07 7 GIRLS DESCRIBE CAR MISHAP (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6 ALAIMS amounting to $45,000 have been made against a young Chinese by six Kuala Lumpur taxi-dancers, it > N a- stated in ihe Kuala Lumpur police court yesterday Daring the389 words
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Article123 1938-10-07 7 From Owe Own Correspondent) Sercmban, Oct. 6. AN interesting story of how a Nei;ri Srmbilan state councilor organised a patrol of kampong fxiys to keep watch and itch thieves was related to the Seremban Magistrate today when a Chinese, Tan Kee Chei, was charged with wilful123 words
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Article, Illustration117 1938-10-07 7 PAIXED the Liberty Bond Bride because she offered many anyone who bought 10.000 worth of Chinese liberty 19-year-old Miss Feng has arrived in Singapore the Shanghai Revue, a troupe of 45 artistes. Kuala Lumpur Miss Feng reJ a letter purporting to be from an who was willing to117 words
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Article63 1938-10-07 7 AN ACCIDENT i n Tampanis Pcad, when eight persons were injured, had a sequel yesterday when Kawarapa Samy Chetty, the driver of a lorry Involved, was charged in the Sin ;a--pore Traffic Court, before Mr. C. H. Koh, with driving so negligently as to endanger human life.63 words
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Article40 1938-10-07 7 <From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 6. Dr. Y. H. Hoa Shoo, a woman doctor formerly in charge of the infant welfare centre, Penang, died at the General Hospital last night. The funeral will take place today.40 words
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92 1938-10-07 7 CHARGE AGAINST DUTCH SUBJECT WITHDRAWN /THE charge against a Hollander, H. L. Costeigo, manager of the Hagemeyer Trading Co.. Ltd.. and five Chinese managers of shops, who appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer. District Judge, recently In answer to a charge of possessing watches alleged to have borne a counterfeit92 words
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Article75 1938-10-07 7 AS a sequel to a pistol shooting in Duxton Road, Singapore, on Monday night, in which a Chinese sundry goods dealer received a bullet wound in the leg, Lau Sam, a 27-year-old Cantonese, appeared in the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday. A charge of attempted murder of75 words
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265 1938-10-07 7 "TF little girls are not safe from people like you then something has got to be done," remarked Mr. G. S. Rawlings, Singapore Third Police Magistrate, yesterday, sentencing a 50-year-old Cantonese cobbler, Chan Ah Wing, to four months' rigorous imprisonment for snatching an earring from265 words
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Article, Illustration211 1938-10-07 7 A GUARD of honour of officers from H.M.S. Eagle formed an archway of swords at the wedding of Lieut. Commander C. R. V. Pugh, R.N., of H.M.S. Eagle, to Miss Judith L. Smith, second daughter of Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, Hong211 words
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Article269 1938-10-07 7 INCREASED INTEREST IN ECONOMICS Raffles College Report THE annual report of Raffles College. Singapore issued yesterday, shows that during the last academic year there were 162 students at the College. thl^V*,?^ popular subjects studied a! There were 29 women students inMost of the men students were Chinese, but there were269 words
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Article40 1938-10-07 7 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penanc, Oct. 6. Dr. Y. H. Hoa Shoo, MB., Ch.B., <Edin.) died at the General Hospital last night. She was formerly in charge of the infant welfare centre. The funeral take place today.40 words
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Advertisement23 1938-10-07 7 TONIGHT Mkt blach and his european orchestra •ill entertain you with D| »HER CONCERT 8-9.30 p.m. ■WCE MUSIC 9.30-MWtfelit at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT23 words
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Advertisement305 1938-10-07 7 Wd O^M Miladys— 1 TASTEFUL SELECTION J OF THE NEWEST K\ V POPULAR SHADES AMERICAN SHARKSKIN HAS ARRIVED. 58" wide— s2.9s per yd. ROBINSON'S RAFFLES SQUARL [I+ncf fiait+iY *U I IH It 1 it Tf'^'Z^? You'll save money, toe, when you serve AYLMER SOUPS, because each tin, (by adding milk305 words
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Article, Illustration258 1938-10-07 8 VARIED STYLES FOR THE EVENING BETWEEN-SEASONS frock made from light-weight materials are as varied In style as the materials frcrn *.vhich they are made. Yet, the now frocks resemble one another in jeme ways. Their line Is fitting, they v.sualy have V-necks, and their skirts all swing softly at the258 words
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Article, Illustration84 1938-10-07 8 THE introduction of broadcloth is an interesting facet en new dinner gowns. Vionnet favours the bolero and closed Eton jacket in black cloth next a long, slender skirt of misty surface lainage, shot purple and raspberry red. Another Eton jacket in amethyst, broadcloth is for wear with84 words
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Article, Illustration263 1938-10-07 8 New Fashion In Jewellery IN ORDER to conform to the central theme of the new fashions some lovely jewellery has been designed in the Victorian and Edwardian manner. Chief among these new jewels are the floral designs. There are brooches, clips and quite large corsage ornaments made cl gold or263 words
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Advertisement139 1938-10-07 8 I Looked YOUHGER kp^Os VVTW v40, li^vyik^ Says Miss Barbara Lewis F^lf^jpiJipPwJl xt was exciting to wake up and look wkmt^^^^ into m mirror to see the little |l|Hp lines end wrinkles become fainter Ai-l i:al pbotograiih of MLs-* Barbara V^B TAM astonished and delighted at M *^HO9KP' r/tA miraculous139 words
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Advertisement35 1938-10-07 8 Notice. OPENING TODAY WE BEG TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC THAT M. IPPOUTO, FORMERLY OF MAISON INTERLANDI HAS NOW ESTABLISHED HIS OWN LADIES HAIRDRESSING SALOON UNDER THE NAME OF SALOON IPPOLITO 19, Capitol Building. TELEPHONE 3ft**.35 words
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Advertisement467 1938-10-07 8 WHY I USE f I M Netv'Veet' ends all unwanted j L I hair in 3 minutes without I trouble, mess or bother. a r« New' Veet' leaves the skin soft B and smooth without trace of j ugly stubble. B nnw- New 'Veet' is just like a dainty I467 words
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Advertisement433 1938-10-07 9 uncorporatpa in vtratis Settlement*.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. {Incorporated in fSngiana.y HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due CITYOFORAN Calls Glasgow Oct. 30 Nov. 2 CITY OF PITTS3URG Nov 29 Dec 2 CITY OF NEWCASTLE Dec. 30 Jan. 2 FOR HALIFAX BOSTON NEW YORK BALTIMORE433 words
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Advertisement909 1938-10-07 9 DMNSHELD CO., LTD. r (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 51 5 U Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON NORTH CONTINENT (in con junc Uon Glen Line) AND FAST FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE MARSEILLES GLASGOW. DEUCALION Mars. C Wanca. Lon, R'dam.909 words
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Advertisement591 1938-10-07 10 K. P. M. TOSARl— Friday, Oct. 7, Belawan-Deli. VAN RIEBEECK— Friday, Oct. 7, Rhio (passengers and mails only), Bawean (passengers and mails only), Padang Bay (passengers and mails only), Boeleleng (passengers and mails only), and Sourabaya. OP TEN NOORT— Friday, Oct. 7, Muntok (passengers and mails only). Batavia. Semarang and591 words
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Advertisement574 1938-10-07 10 jonrr saavica PRINCE LINE SILVER UNE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF Bj >OD Singapore Singapore New *ori M.V. JAVANESE PRINCE In Port Oct. 9 Nov. 25 MJ3. BILVERWALNUT Oct 18 Oct. 25 wee. j M.V. SIAMESE PRINCE Nov. 1 Nov. 9 uec. zo M.V.574 words
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Advertisement847 1938-10-07 10 0. &Jt_LINE I FOB AFRICA ANI» SOUTB AMERICA x,, «.n M^ra Baeaoa Alrea via Colombo. Mombaaa Zanri. ruawau nmrm DaT-es-Salaam. Beira, Loureuco Marouaa, Durban Port Elizabeth and Cape Town M.m Eaat London via Colombo. Bombay. Karachi Tosan war* Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar-e»-Salaam. Lourcnrc Marquea and Durban i Santos Mara Boenoa Alrea847 words
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Article163 1938-10-07 11 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY MINING. Tin at midday was $10&5t, up flff. Cable advices from London this morning showed a steady market in tin shares there and in the local market today prices wers also steady although conditions were very163 words
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481 1938-10-07 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday The above are dealers' middle prices Jobbers* margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. SharC SLSSSTSS? QootottoM deviously Conversion Loan, 3 p.c 1944-64.... lioy 4 MO k Ftindlnc Loan. 4 px 1960-90 10** 8 War I^an. 3* pa481 words
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Article1018 1938-10-07 11 Fraser And Co.*s List THI RSDAY, OCT. 6, 1938: 5 P.M. MINING Buyer* Seller* 4bj 4s 4s 6d Kumbang 28s 30s nom trai Malay 43s 47s nom BttUl <ss) 23s 24s 6d Wr.g 'ID .60 .65 in Tin 21* 22s SckOfOC Itt) 1.40 1.45 10s1,018 words
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Article190 1938-10-07 11 OCT. 6 SELLING London, T.T. 2 3 25 32 London, demand 23 25 Lyons, demand 2071 Switzerland, demand o^l Hamburg, demand *137\ New York, demand 53 9 16 Montreal, demand $5 13 ig Batavia. demand 101 t Earr.arang. Lcmand 101 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand 154 t190 words
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Article109 1938-10-07 11 The following have be?n selected to play Hcckey for the Y.M.C A. vs. 35th Fortress Coy en Monday, on the Anson Road Ground Nathaniels, T. S. Ong Darus. Olm Lock, Reid, Chin Chye. V Xavier. Guan Kiat Tester, Gal.st.iun. E. A. Joy. Reserves Elkington, Eng San Sing Ching.109 words
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Article79 1938-10-07 11 Manila, Oct. 5. Previous Today's Asked Bid Asked Kid Pesos Antamok 0.344 0.34 QM l^ 0.33 1 Atok OM*/k 0.34 2 035 0.34 Vi Ccco Grove 0.42 0.41 042 0.41 Demon- stration 0.23 0.27 0.23 0.26 2 I.X.L. 0.62 0.61 0.62 0.50 Masbate 0.19 OlS'i 0.1979 words
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Article170 1938-10-07 11 From London 5. 30. p. m. Yesterday COPRA: Straits S.O. Rotterdam: £10 10s. Previously: £10 10s. PEPPER: White Muntok in bond: 3 7 /»d. Previously: 3 7 /ad. White Muntok Oct.-Dec: 3 9|l6d. Previously: 3 9Jl6d. Lampong black In bond: 2%d. Previously: 2%d. Lampong black Oct.-Dec: *2%d.170 words
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Article33 1938-10-07 11 A special general meeting of the Chinese Friendly Association will be held at the Association premises. 126. Albert Street on Monday, at 8 pin to consider the resignation by the President.33 words
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Article45 1938-10-07 11 Pte. Hare of the Ist Bn. the Worcestershire Regt was wounded In Palestine when shots were fired at troops searching a village. Mi&s Margot Qrahame. the Britlih film actress, is reported to hare been secretly married to Mr. Allen MacMartln, a Canadian millionaire, *t Reno.45 words
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73 1938-10-07 11 OCT. 1? O'CLOCK NOON Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. in cases <F.OB. October) 29Vi 29">; Good FAQ. In bales (FOB. October) M% No. I.X.RS.S. (Spot-loose) (awardable Singapore) 23 29 'i, No. I.X.R.S.S. October 28% 294; Nor.-Der. 29 J >4 29 Jan-Mar. 291i 29\ Apr.- June 2973 words
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Article55 1938-10-07 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN; Jtt«»g. TW^t 10 Previously: £198 NEW VoaK 3 'ri^ £2 5 7S 6 Previously: £199 2s. 6d. totoSSF"** prlcej: 45C0 Previously: 43.60. COL^ Uemtnt: £44 2s- 6d. Previously: £43. ULvSfi*** £7 4s 5d Previously: £7 4s, lOd 10 7 16d. Previously: 1955 words
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62 1938-10-07 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Method of Parity be lore Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 121.1 179 179 New York... to 488 48I'i 4 79*; Amsterdam Ouilderi to tAff 3 £85 881 Hong Kong Per dollar Is' 34. lt 3d Shanghai... dollar B«',d ncm C"62 words
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Advertisement361 1938-10-07 11 BANK OF CKINA I Incorporated in China by Special Charter). 12. Cerll Street. Slngap«r«. Telephones: Manager's Office b»«4 Vst Man.'cn Office <•««» Excbangr DepL 6441 General ofßre MM- 1 .5 >lbte Ad r "tHUMOMO. 1 P«ld Up CapHal Cw. t 4« «0« .HO Of Re*rrve Funds In Of Ch •JH.W-H361 words
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343 1938-10-07 12 MARINES SAPPERS SHARE HONOURS IN CUP MATCH One Goal Each In Match At Anson Road ENGINEERS LUCKY TO ESCAPE WITH DRAW CCORING an early goal, the Marine Department nearly lowered the colours of the R.E. at the S.A.F.A. Cup soccer which ended in a draw of one-all at the Stadium343 words
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132 1938-10-07 12 S.CC. billiard ties for next weak are as below: MONDAY 'A' Class Handicap: Brig. C. A. E. Cadell (—150) vs. winner of M. S. Robinson 40 > and J. A. Dean 6O *B' Class: M. F. Cutler vs. Sq/Ldr. F. E. Watts. THURSDAY 'A*132 words
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71 1938-10-07 12 PIPER GRAY OUT OF RUGGER FOR SOME WEEKS IT is unlikely that Piper Gray, one of the finest stand off halves playing: rugger in Malaya at present, will be able to play for Johore for some weeks. Gray. who played such a fine game for South last season, is suffering71 words
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Article209 1938-10-07 12 Malayan Team To Leave On Jan. 28 (From Our Own Correspondents Kuala Lumpur, Ort. 6. THE proposed visit of the Malayan rugby team to Hong Kong early next year is welcomed in rugger circles here. Mr. Doi'gal R Harper, acting honorary secretary of the Malayan209 words
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Article104 1938-10-07 12 Following are S.C.C. hockey teams to Play today and on Monday: Vs. R.A. (Changi) today at S.C.C.:— P. J. L. Mayger; S/Ldr. F. E. Watts, R. A. U. Todd (Capt.); J. L. Purnell, J. P. Wood. Th. Gleichman; D. M. Webbings, H. F. Earl, Lt. H. Huleatt, R.104 words
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246 1938-10-07 12 THE following are the results of the 1 S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament ties played at Hong Lim Green yesterday: Veteran Doubles Handicap: J. H. Pedlow and R. M. Duff plus 3 beat Chua Cheng Hock and Koh Thian Seng (+3) 6—3, 6—4. W. T.246 words
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Article, Illustration23 1938-10-07 12 picture. AN INCIDENT DURING PLAY in the S C.C.-Chinese bockey match on the packing yesterday which the Chinese won 2 1.- Free PressFree Press - 23 words
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442 1938-10-07 12 UOCKEY, set at a fast pace and of a high standard, was seen on the Padang yesterday, when an S.C.R.C. team heat the S.C.C. by the odd goal in three. Play was extremely even with the Chinese having the better of the issue by442 words
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249 1938-10-07 12 Japanese Tanglin Into Next Round Kliney Cup THOUGH the Japanese Club won tho first three matches of their Kliney Cup tie against the Garrison the rejmalr.ing two singles were played yesterday and they resulted in a win for :the Garrison. The Japanese* had wen the match after the first day249 words
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162 1938-10-07 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. r\EFENCES triumphed over weak attacks for most part in the hockey match between Y.M.C.A. and Casuals at the Y. ground today, but a last minute goal gave the home team a narrow victory. Alcantara and Daniels,162 words
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Article196 1938-10-07 12 Sappers Fail To Raise Team QNLY six bouts were contested v^ in the semi-finals of the Inter- Unit team boxing competition at Selerang Barracks last nijpit, between the Gordon Highlanders and the Royal Engineers. Owing to the inability of the Sappers to raise a full boxing team196 words
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455 1938-10-07 12 BOCK CHEUNG GOLDS Hi\ PROVIDE GOOD B(H I EXCEPT lor a farcical event, when King Kong met and drew with Sardar Khan, last night's wrestling at the Happy World Stadium was a better attempt to introduce catch-as-catch-can wrestling into Singapore, than has been seen up455 words
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Article287 1938-10-07 12 A RSENAL should Improve in th<j League ton match against Orinuby v have to start a winning rui. If they are to repeat their of last year. Complete fixtures are FIRST I>lVlStn\ Arsenal vs. O rims by Birmingham vs. Bolton Blackpool vj. ChclscH Brentford vs Derby Coui.287 words
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Article40 1938-10-07 12 (From Our Own i SeremtMi THE following is the N rugger team to p :.i State in the match on Si Seremban: Pinto; Travfrs- Drapes. Holden, MorrLs; Lindsay. Trevor. Harding. R<> Booker. Crawford, On' >40 words
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Article60 1938-10-07 12 I In the men's singles "A* tie played at Y.MC A Ke« Chin 15.3 beat Tm (-30.3) 7—5. 4—6. 7 I The following have been represent th« Y.MC.A. i" match against The Dutch I Saturday, at 4 45 p.m. HI the I I Courts. I H. Kami*. Dr60 words
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Advertisement12 1938-10-07 12 Warner Baxter in Hubert Louis Stevenson's KIDNAPPED Coining to ALMAMBRA Next Week12 words
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