The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 May 1939
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Title Section17 1939-05-22 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. ir,.78,{. ESTD 1835 MONDAY, MAY 22, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration35 1939-05-22 1 I Lin, Maj 51, ilia n arrived Ign- military visit propa- xbilof the artners" •last aces. i HN ted I i '< Of \lu>> tnpose but "tie I script [n SFSFASF-35 words
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Article18 1939-05-22 1 D utch Cabinet I to terdaoi Ma) mrlanda Dl J. A. mcd i wa en -ported •nces nine.18 words
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Article457 1939-05-22 1 Methods Of Securing _r* Soviet Aid GENEVA MEETING Lrkoi* ti ts Tv London, May 21. OKI) Ha .fax. M. Daladier and M. Bonnet, conferred for nearly three hours at the War Office last evening and discussed the whole international situation, with special reference to theReuter - 457 words
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Article78 1939-05-22 1 Rouen, May 21. "I HaAVE never seen a people *face danger more admirably than the French today," declared the United States Ambassador, Mr. F. Bullitt, at a ceremony today commemorating the death of Joan of He aHaecf *"7haY strongest allier were eternal truths and ifReuter - 78 words
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Article, Illustration157 1939-05-22 1 Rajkot, May U. HTHAKORE SAHEB withdrew today the special measures he took recently to meet agitation m the State of Rajkot, returning both the fines imposed and the properties confiscated. The appointment of a committee of ten members to draft constitutional reforms for the State wasReuter - 157 words
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181 1939-05-22 1 Mr. Baldwin Recalls Napoleo n's Fate London, May 21. I ORD BALDWIN, speaking at Worcester, declared he was m most perfect agreement with the Government's policy. He added: 'This country is prepared to reason with anyone who s reasonable. "She is equally prepared to resist anyone who bullies his neighbour.Reuter - 181 words
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Article, Illustration36 1939-05-22 1 Simonc Simon and Jean Gabin, stars of the French film "La Bete Humaine;' last week attended the premiere of th e film at the New I Paris Cinema, m Lower Regent Street.36 words
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111 1939-05-22 1 SITUATION TENSE *"*i" f|^ Danzig May 2L A TENSE situation developed today as a result of a German crowd attacking the Polish customs house at Kalthof, on the East Prussian Frontier. Shots were fired at the building and the Polish Custom* inspectors left theReuter - 111 words
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Article154 1939-05-22 1 Warsaw, May 11. FOLLOWING ,the action of the Gcr- man captain m attempting to substitute another player after he had already announced the team, the English referee. Mr. Bloomfield. In charge ot the Poland vs. Germany Davis Cup tie, telephoned to London for a ruling. The committeeReuter - 154 words
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Article489 1939-05-22 1 KING HAS BIRTHDAY IN CANADA Queen Delivers Speech In French Ottawa, May :i T AYIXG the foundation stone cf the new Supreme Court building. Queen Elizabeth, speaking In French, stated that m Canada, as In Britain. Justice was administered according to two great, but dissimilar, legislations She recalled that mReuter - 489 words
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Advertisement38 1939-05-22 1 L LEADING [APES uj. 36 w^^ _____\_\__-__f—__\^&^*~^_w__\. iJav j___f9 at <W ~~~^^^__f* y__% ((> < KTAIL DANCE •7 jv P*m. to f) p.m. U,X NKR DANCE inform M t(> midnit ht I ES ORCHESTRA *p- DAN HOPKINS N^NO ADMISSION CHARGE38 words
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Advertisement84 1939-05-22 1 JUST IN TIME! TO OFFER YOU NEW STYLES IN HAND-BAGS NOVEL EXCLUSIVE STYLES SEE AT:- King Speaks: Page Two. SEA VIEW H HOTEL MAY 24, 1 939 EMPIRE DAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE THE BALL-ROOM IS RESERVED TILL 10 P.M. FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OVERSEAS LEAGUE. THE PUBLIC ARE ADMITTED84 words
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Article270 1939-05-22 2 Drive Starts Over PekingHankow Zone REDS FIGHT HARD Chengchffw, May 21. THE combined tones under the command of Gen. Chu Teh, of the Red Army, Gen. La Chang-tin, Governor oi* Hopei, and Gen. Shi Yu-san, Governor of Chahar, have commenced a hiir drive against theUnion Times - 270 words
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Article136 1939-05-22 2 Paris, May 21. TTHE COUNCIL of the French Rugby Federation today considered reforms In French rugby organisation which would meet with the wishes of the four British unions and permit resumption of matches between the British unions and France. The council decided by 315 votes againstReuter - 136 words
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Article70 1939-05-22 2 Shanghai, May 21. A NOTIFICATION was issued today, saying that a list of British subjects of both sexes, qualified to render service, m case oi emergency, is being compiled and that anyone interested is invited to apply to the British ConsulateGeneral for full particulars. The notificationReuter - 70 words
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541 1939-05-22 2 Shanghai, May 21. PROTESTING Against the Shanghai Municipal Council's cancellation of the registration of the newspaper Ta Mci Pao and its morning edition m Chinese and also against the French Municipal Police's confiscation of the i Friday edition of the Ta Mci Pao. theChinese Central News - 541 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-05-22 2 MEMBERS OF THE kvmaNlan WOMEN'S ORGANISATION, which can he compared to Britain s Wov. Territorial Service, saluting while marching past m a parade m Bucharest.28 words
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245 1939-05-22 2 WAR MEMORIAL SPEECH Ottawa, May 21. "WITHOUT freedom, there can be no enduring: peace, and without peace there can be no enduring freedom/ was the striking climax of the King's speech when Unveiling the Canadian national war memorial here this The King had called245 words
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Article225 1939-05-22 2 lAPAN was undergoing a big econo- mic strain, which she was not anxious to reveal to foreigners, the retiring Afghan Minister to Japan. Mr H. Tarzi. told a Free Press reporter on arrival at Singapore In the President Harrison Mr. Tarn, who was the first Minister225 words
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Article78 1939-05-22 2 Tokio, May 20. ENCOURAGED by the satisfactory result of the recent campaign for the concentration of gold m the Government's hands, the Finance Ministry has decided to carry out a general census of gold coins, bullion and articles hoarded by the nation on July 1.Reuter - 78 words
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Article207 1939-05-22 2 POLISH INCIDENT Danzig, May 21. The Polish Commissioner, M. Chodacki, has made representations to Herr (.reiser. President of the Senate, regarding the Kalthof incident. Four Polish railwaymen have been arrested at Kalthof— Renter Paris, May 21. ''France never has varied from a permanent wish for peace," declared M.Reuter - 207 words
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16 1939-05-22 2 Trans-Atlantic Air Service ln Operation C AK:: I I I I I I B W_u ReuterReuter - 16 words
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17 1939-05-22 2 On M m Rangoon. Th< Teheran. I 1 aoodwil] mi sion Eatern NewsEastern News - 17 words
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Article165 1939-05-22 2 p INI i i I Fowler. feature I Society's I I Victoria Memo) The I Iformance I without the I !of Bach and Han I I audience. For this n I the work might havi I tying v si I ;es had been I gramme, especially165 words
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Article30 1939-05-22 2 PJJJJ lASE WITH I J per I Al £TaV I J, music, h i- I the I I princesi I vitch's band I I 3 I30 words
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Advertisement48 1939-05-22 2 STEPS TO Hr__\ health 'mm i «t/ < if Jrjr :n^>cJ_* :imi r _r%£. '*____Wtt--- as* '^k. sjjjjiv "^^ijjjjj&l •w t -,'-^ri* JT" £&il tiriiJlill gUGJG/^H Phone: 5376 (5 Lines) t ttmm^^_ mk 4drC- OT Sin <J a Pore Cold Storage Co.. Ltd. mmm mm *>-----mmm W.P S 281848 words
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285 1939-05-22 3 Malaya's "Mandarins Not Deceived 10WON COMMENTS ON JAPANESE PROPAGANDA mm Our Own Correspondent) Ivondon, .May 15. I idvenl ol the pro Japanese propagandist Singapore I (v- not passed unnoticed m I^ondon. Copies of the iper have been examined with keen interest at oniai Oftce, and at the Foreign Office. Extensive285 words
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457 1939-05-22 3 IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL-BORN MEN IN MUNICIPALITY "Malaya Very Backward In Civic Sense" MR. HANDS ON COUNTRY'S "ROMANTIC YOUTH" "fyjALAYA is very backward m the civic sense as i» !L r m W™^ kn W M and is on] y i ust beginning to realize that education cannot be poured into457 words
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Article63 1939-05-22 3 Town Has Champ Winker A WINKING competition was one of the features c. a charity dance at the Ipoh Town Hall on Saturday, m aid of the Perak Chinese Maternity Hospital Building Fund. Prizes were awarded for The Champion Winker of the ball best combined effort (any couple) most alluring63 words
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Article448 1939-05-22 3 Transport Board's (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 21. jySCUSSING one of the most complex problems of Malaya— that of road versus rail— the F.M.S. Transport Board, m its first report, considers that there is no ready-made solution. "The absolute prohibition of road transport448 words
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Article52 1939-05-22 3 The Band of the Straits Settlements Police will perform m public today at Telok Ayer, at* 6 pm. under the direction of Mr. S. Chapman, Bandmaster. Following is the programme: March, "Old Comrades," Teike; overture, "Light Cavalry," Suppe; selections, "The Mikado," Sullivan; sketch, 'Swanee River," Myddleton; selection, "Tangled52 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-05-22 3 picture. 9 pesta is f*«*J drpss uho at<«nded the 'Kranjo Munda Ik dances), revived m Singapore on Saturday were: lr h. M I>»nker. Mrs. A. Keller. Mrs. N. Francis. Mrs* ir liflford Pereira.- Free PressFree Press - 39 words
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Article220 1939-05-22 3 Levy Co. Market hthe decision of the I.R.R.C. to in- crease the quota for July-Septem-ber by five per cent, has generally been approved as equitable and, m fact, an increase of ten per cent, would not have been considered out of the way, state Messrs. S- E. Levy and Co.,220 words
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285 1939-05-22 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 21. DICKERINGS and quarrels attendant on rival bus companies operating on the same route, are commented on m the annual report of the Transport Board. One complaint received rU ns Singh of the Company has the pluck285 words
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391 1939-05-22 3 Is The B.B.C. Right Over "Singapore" THE DIFFICULT "NGA" (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 15. AS the Free Press correspondent recently reported, the 8.8.C. 's pronunciation of th e word "Singapore" has been criticised by Scottish listeners. One of these critics wrote to the Glasgow Herald that "during the391 words
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59 1939-05-22 3 SATURDAY CLOSING FOR LONDON RUBBER MARKET (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, May 13. London's Rubber Trade Association has decided that the Rubber Exchange, .sale rooms and offices shall be closed on Saturdays during the next five months. J The period during which this decision will be effective begins on May59 words
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Article251 1939-05-22 3 (From Our Own Correspondent* London, May 15. £APTAIN Ivan Smirnolf, one of the K.L.M.'s best-known commanders on the Amsterdam-Batavla route, is at present m England, writing a book concerning his flying experiences. To be entitled "Tales of Smirnoff." the book should be exceptionally interesting lor. during251 words
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Article249 1939-05-22 3 Defence Gift Volunteers Y\NE rather unsatisfactory feature about the Federal Council proceedings," says the Malay Mail m a leading article, "was the failure of unofficial members to call attention to the deficiencies m the equipment of the volunteer forces m the Malay States." "The opportunity presented itself m connection with249 words
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Advertisement68 1939-05-22 3 faotity* Turtle Soap and other tatifybg Soapt, fauigei all sorts KSHION BOOKS OF SHORTS *o even thin* m JBBONAL and ■WSEHOLD NEEDS artJ sold at "OHAMEO SONS Kuala Lumpur files "icltly Heal MSI n 1?„L A L P L ys'cian'« B c OKmvE to y UreS P iles tv* tut68 words
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Article, Illustration1338 1939-05-22 4 Changing Situation In Colonial Empire VALUE OF LANGUAGES (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 11. rONE are the days of the 18th and 19th centuries, the European expected Asiatics and Africans to conform to his ways and language. Race relations are now on1,338 words
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223 1939-05-22 4 London, May 21. AN International Sugar Council com- munique states that out of a total of 95 votes 80 votes were cast m favour of the executive committee's recommendation m regard to the reallotment of 239,000 metric tons to countries which reduced their quotasReuter - 223 words
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Article159 1939-05-22 4 London, May ?1 JLfR. R. S. HUDSON, Secretary' to the IT Department of Overseas Trade arrived m London yesterday from New VTork. where he assisted m the inauguration of the British Pavilion at the Worlds Fair. He then left at once by air for Franc toBritish Wireless - 159 words
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Article57 1939-05-22 4 Sydney, May 10. TO mark the site of the first Metho--1 dist Church at North Sydney, a sun-dial has been unveiled. The church, which was built m 1864. became a famous landmark, but it was demolished m 1931 because it interfered with the constructionAustral News - 57 words
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254 1939-05-22 4 Awprr v New York, May 12. AM^MCAN newshawks, now mustering- mi n their hundreds to report the visit of the King and Queen, are angry with the attitude of the British Embassy m Washington. Their temper is shown today m newspaper stories which254 words
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Article71 1939-05-22 4 Shimonoseki, May 18. With a view to exploiting the Ashing grounds off Hainan Island, HayashiKane and Company has decided to dispatch a fishing fleet consisting of two depot ships and 16 boats to the Japanese-occupied island. The firm recently attained worldwide notice for its whale-fishing operationsEastern News - 71 words
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78 1939-05-22 4 Tokio, Mry 18. Amis transport to the Chinese Government through Hong Kong, Haiphong, and Rangoon is still vigorously going en, according to the Hong Koni correspondent of the Asahi Shimbun." A British freighter m the Moller Line sailed from Hong Kong last night forEastern News - 78 words
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Article, Illustration72 1939-05-22 4 LONDON'S NEW TRAINING SHIP ARRIVES. H.M.S. CHRYSANTHEMUM has arrived at her moorings facing the Temple and immediately above the H.M.S. President. Like the President, H.M.S. Chrysanthemum will be devoted to the service of the R.N.V.R., and will hcuse the signal school which js one of the72 words
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149 1939-05-22 4 Foresight Urged Upon P.W.D. Employ ees C°^ RA TULA^T Progress wer* k ™^al me y. c, a ,e, *WJ Operative Socief. lh >* L^mong those n rr rb v Boiler. de^ t PI i Works. Mr F 11^ 6meer. Tur.n assistant c. A. K. isaa, 104 others. The President v149 words
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Article74 1939-05-22 4 \V;ivhiu2t„n. May ~rilK United 8 ed from the Dou pany $15,000,000 worth i and bombing plan^ las; est m the world. It is believed mot have been ordered-Major-General Ar: I of tit U.S. Air Corps, stated the plain ordered had "better performancilg any coxnparatl ;n ji>Reuter - 74 words
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Article35 1939-05-22 4 Stofkholm fcj I Parliament lv _t struction <>< f defence ships estimated to cost iW £3.700,000. The Finance M the navy probably w several torpedo and n the nf.rir t> I ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement137 1939-05-22 4 /i_Kr*P^*V _^_f_T V? ST__\ wub teem need JJiiftei /^^^^yßJp^^ll YOUR TEETH BUTTER IS NECESSARY. _jMp\ nt Australian Butter, which is vitamins give lime and phosPi HP |B|\ produced under the most ideal phates to our organism IfchK /2j| Pc£ jjlv j_T ciim atic conditions contains ren from their earliest years137 words
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254 1939-05-22 5 New British Locomotives For F.M.S. ANOTHER ORDER jyjRING last year the North British Locomotive Co., Ltd. -completed an 1 order for eleven 4-6-2 type locomo- tives for the Federated Malay States Railways. Since then six additional locomotives of the same type have I been built and a third order for254 words
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287 1939-05-22 5 Chinese Were Suspicious About Board (From Our Ov,n Correspondent" Kuala Lumpur, May 21 < "TTHE innate conservatism of the Chinese" is advanced as a < reason for the hesitation encountered by the Transport Board, when it first proposed a amalgamation by owners of public service vehicles to form limited liability287 words
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207 1939-05-22 5 GIANT AIR BOAT NEARLY READY FOR LAUNCHING Fro:: 1 Our Own Correspondent! London, May 12. I pK !£Na\DIER. Imperial Airways' new 'A* giant flying-boat, which at some 1 future date will probably be seen at Singapore, will be ready for launching In three cr four weeks. The hut;e vessel, which207 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-05-22 5 Madame Renaude. lecturer and newspaper woman, who is on a visit to Singapore m the interests of the Tourist Development Association of Egypt. She is attached to the staff of the Journal de la Femme m France.40 words
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Article250 1939-05-22 5 List o: cases for hearing during the week commencing today are Before Mr. Justice Manning m 3rd Court 22nd May at 11 a.m.: Summonses etc. Thereafter: 5.197/38. K. Sammy vs. S. Pereira (Further consideration). 23rd May at 11 a.m.: 0A.140/3S— Re Will of Tan Kwan250 words
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Advertisement217 1939-05-22 5 o^^"^ ~***9* >'^A___k s__s& >^flkjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjW H JJjW^Cph! iiS Br I i y_t_____^*^^^^^~^ t* H m_____________V' wm__9o9^_t y~Wlt--_-W—\£\ ItJJJr^^^T^iJjjjjjJjjj. r> 9Bw)ik^ »is ivda> -ftf*^ a^» _^E.?f^ >^ *ys y vltt ;^B mC___** Jm% WI v, *^kW r u'.i'uh has been ordered from a British bj the F.M.S. Railways. DAY 3.15, 6.15217 words
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Advertisement37 1939-05-22 5 t pj 111 .-v. J y>-.<-.^-Wv+. •».V.-«V(.'W <l, SAW TW£ j Bfr m WJ__j W^i^^JjTJflrjßß^^JJJ/ Am _yOF —Wat —?—WO •jjjjJ' jj^uil .^^—wb^^Fß'' <k> *^E^^^fr^^L^^*!_lr^^^_wr*' m Kent tiytor F«y Wrmfj l|^io* Oarwell N«n &*y^ ___9^^^^ I TOMORROW PAVILION37 words
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Advertisement333 1939-05-22 5 M.G.Ms grandest adventure-packed Story Bringing you ROBERT TAYLOR and WALLACE BEERY TOGETHER for the first time! Capitol i H _ti\ 9 i•' Bui Im\9v_& «fI^MBJJJJJMJj\^a Juß T,w Screen Play by James M. Cain, Jane Murfin and Harvey Fergusson Directed by W. S. Van Dyke 1 1 Produced by Mervyn Leßoy333 words
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619 1939-05-22 6 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, MAY 22, 1939. Will Russia Come In THE meeting m Paris during the week-end, between Lord Halifax and the French ministers, should have a favourable effect on the progress of the Anglo-Soviet talks. It is no use disguising the fact that there is widespread disappointment619 words
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Article, Illustration593 1939-05-22 6 PERTINAX - Russian Diplomacy M. Litvinoff's Fall PERT IN AX BY T ITVINOFF was dismissed his post at the head of Russian diplomacy on the very day the British Cabinet resolved not to accept counter-proposals for the system of mutual assistance received from Moscow on April 15 (since then they had been593 words
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Article372 1939-05-22 6 COME of the most interesting British documentary films for the New York Fair may not be shown until September, partly because they are not finished, and partly because the last two months of the Fair are likely to bring the most important film audiences. One372 words
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Advertisement80 1939-05-22 6 LIQUEUR I mmmmm-w-m-wmm CALDBECKS quality is really outstanding Av^rj CoB v at Am_\jf' £mm» wi xP& **w v w#r RPWc >. 851 By \^^^_^mg__m_ m^__^_tr^ B^-v§k^"4ft" mw _X J________Mm__>_mß( c.a. Urn WINTER SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA! K.N.I.LM. Royal Netherlands Indies' Airways Royal Dutch Air Lines X.L.M. GETS YOU THERE IN 2'/,80 words
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Advertisement27 1939-05-22 6 The True To Life Radio ON DISPLAY AT 29, Orchard Rd. if FREE Home Trial Phone 4096 Sole Age Tits: H.L. CARTER 22, Orchard Rd. Spore Co.27 words
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361 1939-05-22 7 League Bureau Director Tells Why FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA n i v lhe "^ertion made m the Press m the space of six years grown of public health teaching mi n southexpressed hy I) r C. L Park DireHor lions lleallh Bureau m an361 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-05-22 7 Satur nee d v P rtugv vive i n of14 words
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Article96 1939-05-22 7 rrom our Own Corremoi Canjrlcok. Naj 20 p*HE Sarmse Red Cross Society. ut\ Hen the Qu-en Dowaeer is preai- I states m its ]a.V?st report that during the month cf February some 30 tubes of vacin small- k ?e made and distributed This V Qt96 words
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Article318 1939-05-22 7 A EURASIAN youth movement fa been launched m Singapore. A theme designed to uphold and improve the social, moral, physical and intellecI 1 welfare i n youth has been itlined by a sub-committee appointed by the committee of the Eurasian Assoelation regarding the youth movement. 1 Activities318 words
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Article, Illustration291 1939-05-22 7 picture. SEQUEL TO CAR CRASH (From Our Own Correspondent) ttco _s Johore BarVu, May 21. MISS Pauline Martin, a New World dance hostess, appeared as complainant before Sheikh Abu Bakar, the Second Magistrate, yesterday, when a Chinese, Choi hurt by driving his car negligently. ChoiFree Press - 291 words
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Article118 1939-05-22 7 Week-end Films •J"HREE Sjnart Girls Groic Up," ichich iras given a midnight premiere at the Capitol Theatre on Satur- day, is Deanna Durbin's best picture to date. Deanna shows that she is not just a juvenile with a glorious voice, but that .she has great118 words
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Article173 1939-05-22 7 WAR between submarines and sub;fT marine-chasers m the murky depths of the Mediterranean Sea, adds thrills to the 20th Century Fox picture, "Submarine Patrol," which had a successful premiere at the Alhambra Theatre on Saturday. The cameraman's shooting of scenes |of a submarine chaser weaving m173 words
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Advertisement386 1939-05-22 7 The safes. REMINGTON RAND /S2s\?*"s\ ELECTRIC /__y^^^ SHAVER J. j <<gS^ B Gives you >Ti\ J quicker r" sha v c Val SJ&W'/V a c $30 r^T^ I "c Complete with Flex. ;4f^^ resistance leather N ?;pt> case f i g ROBINSON &Co Ltd jM/A t**^* SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR WV^386 words
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Advertisement55 1939-05-22 7 H a _m w *^^ittr Mm .jjjjjjjblT^ rtertam Panels. Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks, Canvas and Spring Blinds. Tarpaulins, Tents, Bags, Blue Screens, Bertam Panels, Wire Netting Fencing. Wool buntings and Flags. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454. Office: 66, Robinson Road, (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Workshop: 293, Joo Chlat55 words
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232 1939-05-22 8 Gibraltar. A German girl, without showing her passport, has gatecrashed Gibraltar. Britain's impregnable fortress. She travelled, carrying a German passport, with several hundred British troops going home from Palestine the whole length of the Mediterranean In the transport ship Dilwara. And she passed unchallenged under the232 words
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Article80 1939-05-22 8 Capetown. A NATIVE' woman at Aberdeen, South Africa, who claimed to be 180 years was the 'champion" of the 1930 census m South Afrira, upon which a report has just been tabled m the Dominion Parliament. Among the natives were 647 men and 765 womenBritish United Press - 80 words
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Article97 1939-05-22 8 INURING the week ending May 13, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 37,577 cases, of which: 19,207 (51 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom-: 2,451 (6 per cent.) cases to the" Continent of Europe; 12,266 (33 per cent) cases to Canada,97 words
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Article972 1939-05-22 8 Capital Reconstruction Advantages "MUCH SOUNDER FOOTING" "PERTAIN members of the public appear to have an incorrect idea of the amount of money lost annually m bad debts by the company," said Mr. W. H. Macoregor, presiding at the annual meeting on Saturday of Robinson and Company, Limited972 words
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Article, Illustration301 1939-05-22 8 INWARU Imperial; From Europe dueMonday, Thursday. Friday afternoons. Wearnes: From Penang. Ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives every evening. X.L.M.; From Netherlands Indies: Arrives Tuesday. Thursday. Saturday afternoons Qantas: From Australia: Arrives Tuesday. Friday. Sunday afternoons. X.L.M.; From Europe: Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday even ings. K.N.I.L.aM.:301 words
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Article316 1939-05-22 8 S. V. C. Drills Schedule The Singapore Volunteer Corps pro- I gramme of drills up to and lor the j week ending May 28. is as follows: Today: 5.15 p.m. Headquarters. SR A drill ceremonial; 5.30 p.m. HeadquartI ers, S.R.E. <v>. obstacles; 5.15 p.m. Headquarters. S.F.C.R.E. Malay Section. I drill;316 words
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Advertisement356 1939-05-22 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DR. J. S AND MRS SLOPER, s.s. Tetelbexg. pp.c DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH THORPE— On May 21. 1939. at the General Hospital, Singapore. Harold Ounson Thorpe. 40 years. Deeply Regr 'fted. TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal356 words
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Advertisement110 1939-05-22 8 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT r.ATONd GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club; Board -Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. &A9JL AHvLiA/* S. OXLt) KlSfc SINGAPORE, S mlna. to town nlgn teveL stir ages. CaUy or monthly rates, targe grounds, excellent cuisine tennis, single and double rooms. PHOaSE110 words
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Miscellaneous145 1939-05-22 8 SINGAPORE HARBOUR I The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected to arrive: East Wharf: Entrance Gate 1; Exit I Sandviken 22. Main Wharf: Entrance Gate 2- Exit 3Suwa Maru 18; Kola 16; KeDOtur' l_-\ Pangkor 9; Charon 7. 5 j Empire Dock: Entrance G_*e Is145 words
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Miscellaneous140 1939-05-22 8 SURFACE MALL DESPATCHES Australia —whole Quj ta -j p m Java and Timor Dilly x Qantas 9 p.m. Modan Plane iv.-. 9 a.m. New Zealand Qantas 9 p.m TOaVIORROW Ceylon Pres. Harrison 11 a.m Chlnax Imperial 2pm. Hong Kong Imperial 2 o.m. Indo-China x K.N.I.L.M. 1 1.30 am Indo-China Imperial140 words
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Miscellaneous218 1939-05-22 8 ntOGnW 51 5.00 5.30 C o.io C 6.30 "•00 Chi 7.15 m< 7.4.. non- 8.35 ia n -o 05*S ft 20 SS 10 00 C TOMORROW I c 7.15 Tin 7.30 H "45 1 o o TaU 8.3a The N 8.50 Hill £.10 Carroll oibi 9.30 Danc< 10.00 close d218 words
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Advertisement814 1939-05-22 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay. Stngapors .TeL $151. Chartered Bank Building Penang m m Tel |3M> RLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON. CONTINENI AND GLASGOW (In conjunction witn the Glen Line) Duo fialJa \^™t3£2Z? 8 Mar8 Casa L don R dam H-burg G'gow In Port May"4 GLENIFPER814 words
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345 1939-05-22 10 Reich Shipping Companies Do Better London, May 7. ANNUAL REPORTS and accounts of shipping companies m the Reich issued so far show improved financial results last year as compared with 1937. states a German correspondent, but the problem of tonnage replacement remains and is likely to be a deciding factor345 words
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Advertisement415 1939-05-22 10 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE Ol SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon. Port Sudan, Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Rangoon PEGU May 27 SALVVEEN June 10 KEMMENDINE June 24 AMARAPOORA July 22 SAGAING July 22 PROME Aug. 5 BURMA Aug. 19 YOMA Sept. 2 PEGU Sept. 16 SALWEEN Sept. 30415 words
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Advertisement206 1939-05-22 10 RED FUNNEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) REGULAR PASSENGER and CARGO Service from Singapore to Java. Born-o. Banka and Billiton For BATAVIA. CHERIBON and SEMARANG (Every Tuesday and Friday) s.s. BAN HONG LJONQ Tues. May 23 s.s. GIANG BEE Fri. May 26 For SOURABAYA206 words
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Advertisement718 1939-05-22 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENTL^^I I IU Xl Klll'h I FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG TO COLOMBO I ALEXANDBIA NAPLES, GI^NOA MXH^rV^^ jJS* I Arr Uave, OR| I J Spore Soorp ,<>4Vt I Ir Port ,Vnan I June 5 J Ma- M I June 1? J ;nP r 5i I Ju^v 15 i U718 words
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155 1939-05-22 11 Hostesses Would Be Disgrace To Club g VOTES AGAINST 12 l<( the attitude Government was likely to indulgence of dancing by members was raised by Mr. Lee Soo Chuan meeting of the Junior Civil Service rday. M goo < huan was opposing i155 words
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209 1939-05-22 11 A MONO recent additions to the lib- rary at Malaya Hous,?, L: nd m s a collection or manuscripts on Malayan subjects by an M C.S. officer win worked In this country tor 25 years at the end ot last century. Ihese are the209 words
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Article116 1939-05-22 11 London, May 12. AFTER lying injured and pinned m a wrecked R.A.F. plane since It crashed on the mountain of Clochnahem. Kincardineshire, two days ago. Acting-Pilot Officer J. D. Lenahan was rescued yesterday. He was badly hurt i and was carried by stretcher over the moorland116 words
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Article116 1939-05-22 11 Buenos Aires. THE German Charge d'Affaires m Buenos Aires, Otto Meyen, has rejected a suggestion of the Argentine Foreign Office that members of the German Embassy and German Consuls might submit to the jurisdiction of the Argentine courts to assist the inquiry into Nazi activities. Herr MeyenB.U.P. - 116 words
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Article68 1939-05-22 11 Capture Of MajorGeneral Denied Chungking, May 19. Chinese military circles ridicule the Japanese radio allegation from Tokio that Major-General Ting Chien-fan, a Chinese brigade commander, has been captured by the Japanese m North Kiangsi Province. It is pointed out th*.t "Major-Gener-al Ting is a deputy brigade commander, whose bravery isCentral News - 68 words
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Article117 1939-05-22 11 Bangor. IL|R. Norman Warburton, 24, a Liver- pool architect, was killed while climbing on Tryfan, a mountain m Snowdonia. He died almost immediately after falling a distance of 200 ft. He was climbing with a friend, Mr. Frederick C. Roberts, 22, of Mold, Flintshire, also117 words
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Article63 1939-05-22 11 undent.) Taiping. May 20. of a large gather- rmintg t the Sultan of. foundation stone of" mi^ pool to com.,/oronation of King •he ceremony His ,;p P r^nted with a 'Sultan congratul•ry Club and roject and y remarked on a bank uld not swim fining63 words
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Article27 1939-05-22 11 Underground Lake of Half-A Mile 1 LVD ;t -ON, who Km into Auftrtila, has the plains lerground options. it has Uiatone. xplored, I 0 half Austral NewsAustral News - 27 words
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Article525 1939-05-22 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan*, May 10. O/EIGHTS for the first day oi the Penang Turf Club meeting on Saturday, May 27, are an follows Horses, Class Z, Div. I. 7 furs. The Puritan y 04 Russian Rose 8 11 Heroic Star 901 The Cutler525 words
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58 1939-05-22 11 London. May 18. Two Irishmen sentenced, respectively, to ten and five years' penal servitude for possessing gelignite detonators, fought frantically m the o'd Bailey dock today and endeavoured to escape. After a fierce struggle, they were overpowered by five warders. When called upon to plead,Reuter - 58 words
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493 1939-05-22 11 C.S.A. Win Comfortably From Sion Boo 3-1 AT FARRER PARK HISPLAYING all round superiority, the Chinese Sports Association gained a B—l victory over the Siong 800 Athletic Association m a friendly soccer match played at Fairer Park yesterday. The C.S.A. led 3—o at half time, the Siong 800 netting their493 words
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Article, Illustration161 1939-05-22 11 Sydney, May 10. ONE of the largest afforestation projects m the history of New South Wales is being undertaken m the North Coast district of Urbenville. The scheme embraces nearly 1,500.000 acres of forest land and provides for the reafforestation of cut-out areas, the conservation161 words
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Article264 1939-05-22 11 THE DEATH OCCURRED at the General Hospital, Singapore, early yesterday morning, after a very short illness, of Mr. Harold Gunson Thorpe, son of Rear- Admiral and Mrs Thorpe, of London. He was 40 years of age. Mr. Thorpe was attached to the Municipal Engineer's Department. Singapore,264 words
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Article151 1939-05-22 11 London, May 17. A deputation consisting of Lords Cecil, Snell and Listowel is visiting Lord Halifax tomorrow to urge the British Government to use all its weight at Geneva -for more positive action *by the League m the way of assistance for China. Reuter understands151 words
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Article162 1939-05-22 11 In corpora tea m OMna o> tfpecnu Jtiarteri. 12, Cecil Sircet Singapore Telephones: Manager's Office ollt Asst Manager* OtTice «442 Exchange Dept 8411 Genera) Office i 8-1 Cable Address CHLNCKLO Paid t'p Capital Ch S 40 000.0U0.Q0 Reseive Kunds u» excess of Ch I .200.000 06 Total162 words
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Article162 1939-05-22 11 Local Exchange Mates MAY 20 St LUNG London T.T. j 3 .'532 London demand 2 3 25 32 Lyons demana 2043 Switzerland demand 240 Hamburg demand !34 New York demand 54 i/, Montreal demand 5414 Bataiva demand 1004 Samarang demand 100 H Bombay. Rangoon. Macrae demand ***** Madras Colombo acinand162 words
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125 1939-05-22 11 MAY 20, 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Buyers Seller* No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose.. 27 28 No IX R.S.S F.O B ID cases May 27 7 i 28' i GFAQ RSS P. 0.8 m bales May 27* 17% P.A.Q RSS F. 0.8 to bales May 27125 words
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Advertisement68 1939-05-22 11 OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress ot economic developments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage ot the multifarious services ottered by a reputed banking institution with years ot financial experience. ..Masfm.. Lt.-Col. James Parry Swettenham, formerly Director of Public Works, FM.S..68 words
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Article627 1939-05-22 12 S.C.C, Win Outright From Seiangor Club RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK A THRILLING finish was *een on the padang yester- day, when the Singapore Cricket Club beat the Seiangor Club by eight wickets on the stroke of time. To Dynes went the honour of scoring the627 words
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Article229 1939-05-22 12 IN A CRICKET MATCH played at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday the Straits Times Press Sports Club defeated the Clarke Rangers by seven wickets. Scores: CLARKE RANGERS r. Bamy b de Grv 23 M. Vvilson c Love b cie Cruz G. de Silva c McKie be229 words
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Article525 1939-05-22 12 ■T'HE draw for the men's junior singles and doubles tournaments tool; place at the Clerical Union on Saturday and resulted as follows: SINGLES Top Section: George Tan vs. lay Bens Soo; Teo Thuang Ba& vs. Sin Cheng Chwee; Koh Eng Sek vs. CyrU Wee; Suaui oin525 words
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Article116 1939-05-22 12 From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 20. QY arrangement with the Penang D Turf Club, the Penang Wireless 'Society will broadcast the opening of the new racecourse and also running commentaries. Following are the programmes Saturday, May 27—2 p.m. Opening of new racecourse, running commentary on116 words
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Article, Illustration165 1939-05-22 12 'From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, May 21. A GOAL scored just before the end enabled the Education to draw I—l with th e Belia Club m a league match played at the Istana padang yesterday. This was the last first round fixture of the165 words
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Article116 1939-05-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent. I Seremban, May 20. QELANGOR trounced Negri Semtrilan by six goals to one m their Interstate soccer match here today. The Negri half line neither gave support to the forwards nor helped the defence. The brunt of the defence fell on116 words
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Article79 1939-05-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent I Penang. May 10. DENANG Europeans beat the Keaan Europeans at soccer this evening at the Western Road ground by lour goals to one. It was a scrappy game. Penang le i 2—o m the first half. Kedah scores one „oal m79 words
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Article56 1939-05-22 12 THE B1 ROPEANS' cricket eleven to meet The Rest on tlie padang on Saturday. Sunday and Monday is as follows: Dynes (captain). Cooper, Whiteing, Kingsmill, Waites, Foster, Hope, Simpson. Nicholson. Wills, and Dowling. Flay will start at 2 p.m. on Saturday and at 1156 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-05-22 12 picture. FOOTBALL AT THE STADIUM ON SATURDAY, when the Gordons and the Chinese drew, neither side scoring Free PressFree Press - 23 words
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232 1939-05-22 12 Thoy And Alvis Get Runs At Tanglin MANCHESTERS OUTPLAYED THE S.R.C. yesterday defeated the .Manchester Regiment by 120 runs m a game of cricket at Tanglin. Batting iir^t the ReCaS declared for the loss of five wickets when they had totalled 179 runs. Thoy and Alvis, opened their shoulders to232 words
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Article76 1939-05-22 12 p. F. DE SOUZA and E. G. Wheatley became the S.R.C. lawn tennis doubles champions on Saturday when they beat H. N. Balhetchet and M. Cordeiro C-2, 6—3. De Souza was the best of the four and received good support from his partner. His service and overhead76 words
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Article86 1939-05-22 12 Twelve cards were taken out for the Keppel Golf Club's women's foursome, which resulted as under: Mrs. F. Starr and Mr*. E. A. Ford 42—12 -30 Mrs. J. R. Walker and Mrs. E. O'Sullivan 46— 12y 2 ~22 l 2 Mrs. A. M. Low and Mrs. H.86 words
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Article38 1939-05-22 12 The following two boxers were omitted from the Singapore Amateur Boxing Club's list of entries for the forthcoming championships at the Happy World covered stadium beginning tomorrow night: Lightweight. Spr Farrant (RE.); welterweight Spr. Jinks (R.E.).38 words
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Article65 1939-05-22 12 Services Team vs. Negri '"Tilt. Combined Services team to meet Negri Sembilan m the H.M.S. Malaya Cup soccer match at Anson Road Stadium next Saturday is Mace (K.A.M.C.) Collins (R.A.F.), Sharpies (Loyals) Cole (R.A.), Quail (HE.), Parkes (R.A.F.) Wright (R.E.). Taylor (Loyals). Martin (R.E.), Garrett (R.A.F). Pilaris (R.A.). Peters, who65 words
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Article102 1939-05-22 12 stand Mixed Foursomes The Island dut's mixed fours, resulted as follow! Mrs. Tay Lian Teck and G *«*«Iiall AH ia aMrs. \V. B. Ruddock and J G Curric 43 B* 34 Mrs. S. F. Ho and H. H Pan 46 U4 34 Mrs. J. g. Currie ar.d \V. B. Ruddock102 words
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103 1939-05-22 12 Opening Ties In Local Tennis Championships I Op, vs. Pen.,. Hian r x '«nior Vim I!,n Ch! Che* B B. P Tomorrow's ft 1 s( '"> <**» Wen's Deuw and and vi c v Bouza and P. j Chin md a i F n E. C. M. n: n Karn103 words
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Article108 1939-05-22 12 •From Our Ow: Johore Bahru Mii DELIA CLUB beat v 90 runs at crick* BELIA CLW Itansore c Krishnan b I Ahmad K. c Ahmad Omar I Mania* 11, Ghani c Ahmad Oir.ai b M Ahmad A. c Ahmad Omar 18. Buleiman c R.108 words
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Article8 1939-05-22 12 Budge Wins Wembley Tournament nis and Tild n8 words
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Advertisement80 1939-05-22 12 SINGAPORE TENNIS CHAMPIONS* YOU SHOULD HAVE THE BEST RACKETS THE_ BESTj^I? m r n chan'o'o''' 1. Selected "ARGUS" KUPSPRIN«E"V oW t (5 Star.. 4 Star,. 3 Stars) *hip. f W M^ through this 2. Alexander Rackets 6UA RAfIIEE: If °<* iV Z 3- Spa.d,n g NAps withjn one -J 4.80 words
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