The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 July 1939
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Title Section20 1939-07-03 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS (SPECIAL AIRMAIL EQITlOn 10 GENTS) NO. 15,819. ESTD. 1835 MONDAY, JULY 3, 1939.20 words
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Article680 1939-07-03 1 Immediate Tension Appears To Ease GERMANY'S PLANS AN easing of immediate tension over Danzig is indicated "by week-end Reuter messages. It appears likely that Germany will attempt to gain her ends m the free city by a series of pinpricking incidents. No progress is reported m the680 words
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Article37 1939-07-03 1 Knives Forks For New Army London, July 2. T expansion of the British ny has necessitated the by the War Office of an r table cutlery to the f £40.000— a large order for Sheffield.— British WirelessBritish Wireless - 37 words
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205 1939-07-03 1 Mr. Eden Does Not Think War Is Inevitable London, July 2. ..>ENCE that there would be no! L rai Britain's foreign policy were od abroad was expressed m a by Mr. Anthony Eden at Ealing Ight j itlook for the immediate future admittedly grave, and even danIt was not yet205 words
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88 1939-07-03 1 Bucharest. July i LL r nothing that belongs to e are determined to I that which belongs to us," de- Carol addressing a deputa:rniba: i the Senate whs i reply to his speech from lo her great sacrifices, has attained her present El Is herReuter - 88 words
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Article164 1939-07-03 1 Warsaw, July 2. JHE POLISH PREMIER, Col Beck, yesterday afternoon received M Chadacki, Polish Commissioner in Danzig, who returned here to report on Nazi military preparations in Danzig. It is thought their consultation may be concerned with the form of Note to be despatched to theReuter - 164 words
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264 1939-07-03 1 'Empire No Orchard Ripe For Picking' REICH vs. WORLD J London, July 2. ARLY handful of people" out 4t the world's population of 2.000,000,0^0 sought to hold the whole civilised world to ransom in this year This forceful declaration was made by Mr. Leslie Burgin, Minister of Supply, speaking atReuter - 264 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-07-03 1 President Lebrun of France is shaking haiids with the cinema star Danielle Darrieux, who has returned to France from Hollywood, at a charity festival m Paris.26 words
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Article136 1939-07-03 1 London, July 2. IF anyone forces war upon Britain, or upon some other country whose independence we are pledged to defend, he will find there will be no defeatists here," declared the Liberal Leader, Sir Archibald Sinclair, at a Liberal demostration last night near Bradford. "*OurReuter - 136 words
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Article34 1939-07-03 1 Bremen, July 2. The 10,000-ton cruiser Lutzow was launched today. Before the launching. Grand Admiral Raeder opened a new bridge across the Weser, which he named the Adolf Hitler Bridge.— ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article67 1939-07-03 1 Jerusalem, July 2. CIX hundred and forty-three people were killed and 700 wounded in Palestine in the half year just ended. This total includes 25 British soldiers and police killed in engagements. The division of Palestine into six new administrative districts, instead of the present four,Reuter - 67 words
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Article193 1939-07-03 1 Significant New Development London, July 2. DECENT developments m the German Navy leave no V doubt that Germany is planning to make good her deficiency m overseas naval bases by the provision of a number of seagoing depot and repair ships, says the naval correspondent ofReuter - 193 words
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Article51 1939-07-03 1 London, July 2. WITH A VIEW to the further strengthening and co-ordinating of medical services, the Minister of Health and Lord Privy Seal have appointed Dr. J. H. Hebb, now Director-General of Medical Services in the Ministry of; Pensions, to be Director-General of i Emergency Medical Services.— BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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94 1939-07-03 1 SEVEN I.R. A. EXPLOSIONS IN WEEKEND All In L.M.S. Stations London, July 2. f\URING the early hours of th_ A* morning, seven bomb explosions, believed to be due to the I.R.A., wrecked cloakrooms and parcel offices at stations of the London Midland and Scottish Railway at Leicester, Birmingham, Derby, Stafford,Reuter - 94 words
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Article57 1939-07-03 1 I lorence, July 2. The King and Queen of Italy, the King of Greece, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and 50 princes and princesses were present at the wedding of the Duke of Spoleto and Princess Irene of Greece today. Nearly all the royal houses ofReuter - 57 words
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Article45 1939-07-03 1 lAMldoil. JulV 2. Raymond Mays, driving an E.R.A., won the Crystal Palace Cup over 32 miles at an average speed of 59.93 miles an hour. H. Hadley, Austin was second with 26.54 m.p.h. and Prince Bira third with 59.82 m.p.h- ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article25 1939-07-03 1 Budapest, July 2. Gen. Werth, Chief of the Hungarian General Staff, has accepted an invitation to attend th*> German Armr manoeuvres.- ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Advertisement86 1939-07-03 1 JUST RECEIVED Chinese Hand Embroidered LINGERIE IN UP-TO-DATE PARIS STYLES CHARMING SHADES. GHOTIRMALL'S 41-43. HIGH ST. c^^M Tonight COCKTAIL DINNER DANCE (informal) 7 P.m. to lO p.m. POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION DUO MU SAN OFF, Character and Comedy Dancers APPEARING AT 8.30 P.M. AND 9.15 P.M. OWING TO THE BLACKOUT ARRANGEMENTS86 words
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Advertisement83 1939-07-03 1 HAVE YOUR MATERIALS MADE UP BY AN EXPERT EUROPEAN LADY CUTTER DESIGNER WHO UNDERSTANDS LINE GIVES CHARACTER TO YOUR CLOTHES. Visit: CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43, HIGH ST. ADELPHI W^ HOTEL ROOF— GARDEN TUESDAY JULY 4. 1939 9 P.M.— l2 MIDNIGHT DANCE AND TABLE TENNIS EXHIBITION BY KELEN 6c SZABADOS WORLD CHAMPION TABLE83 words
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Article, Illustration168 1939-07-03 2 KING REVIEWS 20,000 A.R.P.VOLUNTEERS Composite Picture Of Whole Organisation serviceTln ABBEY London, July 2. THE King, accompanied by the Queen and Queen Mary, reviewed 20,000 men and women, representing: 2,000,000 national service volunteers, m Hyde Park this afternoon. He saw a composite picture of the whole national service organisation ofReuter - 168 words
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Article, Illustration25 1939-07-03 2 CASTLE. BELLEVUE, near the Ticrqarlen, m Berlin uhere future official guests of the Reich will P-ince Paul and Princess oj Yugoslavia icere the first guests.25 words
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132 1939-07-03 2 Washington, July 2. PS-DBfT ROOSEVELT'S supporters ire furious at the action of Congress m upsetting two major pieces ol the Administration's legislation. They suggest the President's reply will be a rac appeal to the nation. Mr. Cordell Hull, m a strong yatod statement,Reuter - 132 words
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Article52 1939-07-03 2 Washington. D.C., July 2. THE UNITED STATES spent its hfcfg- est peace time outlay in American h.st the fiscal year Just closed, spending ever S9.268.000.000 The National debt was increased T4.000.000 to $40,439,000,000. thus fiB-fhlni a figure never before equalled either in peace time or warReuter - 52 words
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85 1939-07-03 2 London, July 2. ON the money market mam interest during the week was concentrated on the turn of the half-year. Borrowers occasionally paid up to two per cent, but easier conditions soon supervened with even larger payments for Treasury bills failing to induce anything notable.Reuter - 85 words
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Article27 1939-07-03 2 Haifa, July 2. The British destroyer Ivanhoe today arrested the Greek steamer Laspertos. I carrying 400 Jewish refugee?, within territorial waters and escorted her into Haifa.- ReuterReuter - 27 words
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438 1939-07-03 2 King's Tribute To People In National Service London, July 2. A STRIKING MESSAGE from the King on national defence preparations was read by the Prime Minister in a national broadcast tonight. His Majesty, referring to the great pleasure afforded him and the Queen in witnessing the march past of naIReuter - 438 words
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Article38 1939-07-03 2 Officers For T. A. London, July 2. Two thousand five hundred Territorial Army commissions were gazetted in June, with 1,286 in May. Yesterday's London Gazette contained 537 T.A. notice*- which is a rwnrH ctnc.. the war.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 38 words
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Article27 1939-07-03 2 Port Washington, July 2. The Yankee Clipper arrived at 1.8 a.m. B.S.T., after completing the first round trip in the trans- Atlantic airmail service.- ReuterReuter - 27 words
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1155 1939-07-03 2 PLEA TO NAZI SENSE London, July 1. DANZIG is the principal subject of news and comment m the Saturday newspapers. Press reports describe Nazi activity m the Free City and the prevalence of rumours of an early crisis, which, it is suggested, would be broughtBritish Wireless - 1,155 words
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Article23 1939-07-03 2 London. July 2. Mr. Paul Lauder, formerly general manager of the Union Insurance Society ol Canton, Ltd.. baa died.— ReuterReuter - 23 words
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133 1939-07-03 2 Drop Support To Chiang, Says Le Matin China War fa's, July fc. IN an editorial on the Far I situation, Le Matin demand plete change of Frances p; i.cy In Far East. The newspaper point; s France and Britain hithert i "sabotaged natural developm the Far Easi by their indirectAneta-Transocean - 133 words
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61 1939-07-03 2 Shanghai, Ju IT Is officially announced ths Japanese Consul -General ba fied foreign consuls that third Pships will be allowed to call at BNraU once a «»1: per flag, but mu the Japanese Navy 24 hour notice. Ships may carry only ic mails c0ns-.2r.ed toReuter - 61 words
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Article268 1939-07-03 2 Warsaw, July Rumours oi a strongly -worded Note demanding an explanation Bfaaa the Danzig Senate for re< ent military moves still arc current. According to press reports, further military transports arrived hy water at Schi< hsui Wharf in Danzig, last night. They are said to consist of lightReuter - 268 words
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Advertisement66 1939-07-03 2 DELIVERY SERVICE J VANS LEAVE OfR f^v L^ f Orchard Road Depot I v\|^^ at 6 m *H aJn 3 30 P m V Wl VwV on WEEK UAYS V tt\ FT l aild 9 3 am n SUNDAYS vM^ Keppel Harbour Depot X y and 9.30 a.m. daily, including66 words
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Advertisement70 1939-07-03 2 DOGS DOGS DOGS "CASTRIQUE" is the Worlds Wonder Worms Poor Condition Unhealthy Coat Loss of Energy etc. Medical Hail Ltd MMMmMMmmMMMMmMMmWmMSMssWMMsWMMMMMMMMmMMMM^mrmm^. noMhsnc oca kRKst ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mrs. Richard Page wishes to her very eratc-iul than'is to all v who sent her such kind rr. letters of sympathy In ment. Also to70 words
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Article599 1939-07-03 3 JAPAN WANTS PACIFIC SUPREMACY "Must Face Hard Facts," Says U. S. Shipowner CALL FOR HIGH SPIRIT OF NATIONALISM U/ITH the militant support of their Government, Japanese shipping companies were making a determined bid for maritime supremacy m the Pacific, declared Mr. Joseph R. Sheehan, president of the American President Lines,599 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-07-03 3 picture. atton planter Henry Fonda, who is >jtui? Singapore was mobbed by Dutch ftir.s m Java, who thought he the film star of the same name. Free PressFree Press - 28 words
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229 1939-07-03 3 Australia To Broadcast To Malaya? JTALLATION of a highpowered -less station, for broadcasting ralian uews bulletins and ether grammes to Malaya. N.L, Japan. the United States, and Europe. *s nov ljj considered by the Federal Govnent, says a Melbourne report. The main Intention would be to pre- Australia's viewpoint to229 words
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Article100 1939-07-03 3 •From Our Own Correspondent) lpoh, June 20. THIS is a pernicious form of gambling" said Mr. D. N. Livingstone O.CD.. Perak. when he produceu nine aomen (including one Malay) and two men on a charge of gambling. He also produced the occupier of the house on100 words
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59 1939-07-03 3 Eurasian Woman 's Careless Driving CONVICTED on a charge of negligent driving along Kirn Seng Road, on May 25, when her car came into collision with a ricksha, a Eurasian woman, Miss V. D. Angus, was fined $15 m the Singapore Traffic District Court. On a second charge of driving59 words
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Article118 1939-07-03 3 Plane To Indies For Archbishop TJHE Apostolic Delegate m Australia. Archbishop Panico, will create a precedent m a few weeks when he travels by aeroplane. »He will use one of the Dutch Lockheeds to fly to the Netherland Indies. It will have been the first visit to the Indies by118 words
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Article181 1939-07-03 3 •TWENTY-ONE years of Volunteering will be celebrated by D (Eurasian* Company of the Singapore Volunteer Corps this week. The coming-of-age, which falls on Tuesday, will be celebrated with a dance next Saturday. MR. D. K. BROADHURST, Assistant Superintendent of Police, attached to the Central Police Station, Penang,181 words
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Article339 1939-07-03 3 THE programme of drills up to and for week ending July 9 Is as follows Today: 5.15 pm. Headquarters, S.R.A. (v) a. Gunnery Instruction; b. A.A.L.A.; 5.30 p.m., Headquarters, S.R.E. (v) Demolitions and stores; 5.15 p.m. S.F.C.R.E. (v) Malay Section, section training; S.F. Sig. Coy.,339 words
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Article, Illustration38 1939-07-03 3 Mr. Cecil James Simpson, of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Hong Kong, and his bride, formerly Miss Ann Close, d aughter of Capt. and Mrs. E. Close, after their wedding at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Saturday.38 words
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Article353 1939-07-03 3 N° dictat °rial fo, nn of Govern--11 ment can stay m Thailand (Siam) for any length of time. It is an impossibility, essentially because it is diametrically opposite the fundamental principles of national consciousness and individual freedom which the Thai people have cherished for centuries." This353 words
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142 1939-07-03 3 COMMENTING on the proposed new Malayan Labour disputes legislation, the Malayan Catholic Leader writes "From the draft, we cannot gather what provision has been made for action, should one or both parties refuse to submit to arbitration or should they be dissatisfied with the findings of142 words
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Article64 1939-07-03 3 Yu Veh Ching. a Ningpo Chinese quartermaster, who was charged with deserting his ship, the Heng Hwa. and .anding m Singapore without the permission of the Immigration Officer, w*s discharged by Mr. C. H. Koh. Singapore Fourth Police Court magistrate, yesterday. Inspector Chua said the D.P.P. hid64 words
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273 1939-07-03 3 Film Of First Rajah Of Sarawak Is Held Up By Sheilah Graham (N.A.N.A. Correspondent) Hollywood, CaUf., July 2. "THE White Rajah," the film starring Errol Flynn as the first Rajah of Sarawak, has been postponed until the end of the year. Technical and financial difficulties are the reasons for the273 words
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Article88 1939-07-03 3 CHINESE from Hainan Island who are not able to get into Malaya, are now arriving m Thailand iSiam» via Tongking from Fort Bayard Kwang Chow Wan. The fare from Kwang Chow Wan to Bangkok has been recently $25 The Gustav Diederichsen wiiich arrived m Bangkok a lew88 words
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Advertisement206 1939-07-03 3 Vigour Restored, Glands Made Young In 24 Hours It Is no longer necessary to suffer from loss of vigour and manhood, weak memory arid body, nervousness. Impure blood, sickly ekin. depression, and poor sleep, because an American Doctor has discovered a yui.-k. easy way to end these troubles. Vhis discovery206 words
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Advertisement131 1939-07-03 3 "ROMANCE" AT POPULAR PRICES! "ROMANCE" Hair Cream 30 cts. 'ROMANCE' Amber Brilliantine 25 cts. "ROMANCE" Solid Brilliantine 30 cts. ROMANCE Rose Hair Oil 25 cts. Behind each ROMANCE item is twenty years' Laboratory research and experience, ROMANCE COSMETICS are guaranteed to be of the highest quality and compare favourably with131 words
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453 1939-07-03 4 Heavy Loans For Australia's Defence Bill Canberra, June 22. AFTER a three days' session, the Loan Council has authorized an internal loan programme to the amount Of £A.41, 100.000 for the financial year 1939-40. The Commonwealth will receive £A. 10.000,000 for defence and £A.4,000,000 for works and the adjustment of453 words
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Article482 1939-07-03 4 Chinese Guerillas Teach Important New Lessons ART OF"SABOTAGE Chungking, June 17. CHINESE guerillas m the eastern and southern provinces have a l?sson to teach their comrades m other war rones. For they have been developing through the unavoidable process of trial and error a482 words
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Article, Illustration318 1939-07-03 4 South Africa Wants Royal Visit Johannesburg, June 23. FE hope that the visit of the King and Queen to Canada would be the forerunner of a visit by their Majesties to South Africa was expressed m speeches made at a civic banquet m Joliannesburg m honour of the Duke of318 words
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Article123 1939-07-03 4 London. A MAN who married his brother's daughter m Warsaw m 1937 was granted a decree nisi of nullity ny Mr. Justice Bucknlll m the Divorce Court on the ground that the marriagi was within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity. The wife, who is now m123 words
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Article572 1939-07-03 4 Paris, June 20. TWELVE American reporters, who last 1 week flew to France m the forty-two-ton flying-boat American CMppcr, were surprised tonight to receive an invitation to visit the Duke and Duchess of Windsor m their Paris home on the Boulevard Suchet. At the reception572 words
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Article, Illustration56 1939-07-03 4 The above picture is one of Hit last to be taken of the Royal tour of Canada and shows Their Majesties during their visit to Halifax from where they sailed for England. Here is the King m naval uniform with the Queen when they admired56 words
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277 1939-07-03 4 London, June 20. JAPANESE representatives m Britain are alarmed because the colossal tinned salmon deal planned with six British firms may not come off. The contracts were not completed yesterday. The Board of Trade made inquiries about the deal yesterday. Although the Board say277 words
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290 1939-07-03 4 Anora, June 21 TTHE Egyptian Foreign Minister, Abd- 1 Fattah Yahia Pasha, concluded his three days' official visit to Turkey this evening and entrained for Istanbul. Commenting on the success of his mission, he said that he had ree» the most cordial welcome wherever he290 words
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Advertisement156 1939-07-03 4 How to Cure PILES Simple Application Stops Pain and Bleeding. Piles Heal Completely. Until Dr. Van Vltck's startling discovers of h.s Abworptive Pde Plasma, the sur" ffi.V j^V'" the onJ y cm« for bad 6% But the amazing healing effect of pr. \an Vleck s Absorptive Pile Plasma, m many156 words
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Advertisement104 1939-07-03 4 Ms*m\*L*m\ mm Step this way! A social evening a few friends your old friend Johnnie Walker providing the entertainment next morning, no regrets a stride as brisk and active as Johnnie Walker's own. Johnnie Walker's flavour distinctively clean refreshing proof of the purity and age of the fine blended whiskies104 words
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Article256 1939-07-03 5 Ha wa iia n Defen ces To Be Tested BIG FLEET MANOEUVRES EARLY NEXT YEAR Washington, June 24. THE next big United States fleet manoeuvres will be 1 held m Hawaiian, Aleutian and Alaskan areas probably early next year, it was learned today following a conference between President Roosevelt and256 words
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289 1939-07-03 5 Scholarships For Muslims In Malaya r J*HE hope that those who administered endowments and wakaffs left behind by generous Muslims m Singapore for educational purposes could see their way to giving scholarships to Muslim boys and girls to further their studies m colleges m this country and abroad, was expressed289 words
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Advertisement280 1939-07-03 5 POSITIVELY LAST DAY 3.15, 6.15 FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR PATRONS OWING TO THE A.R.P. BLACKOUT TONIGHT THE LAST PERFORMANCE WILL COMMENCE AT 9.30 P.M. AND FINISH AT 12 I'M. I ALHAMBRA 1938 s FINEST ACTRESS m 1939's FINEST PICTURE j-*"' ~"____n___l I ttz I i'Val I I 1 Tj^wJwaawaßpl280 words
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Advertisement147 1939-07-03 5 ALHAMBRA COMING SHORTLY E* S mmf k *r*' Jt*m^i^^*^*^^ j) SIDNEY TOLER U Phyllis Brooks Sen Yung Eddie Collins John King fl Claire Dodd George Zucco Robert Barrat Marc Lawrence Uw»« ch^«a_^_____~L V" "~l*A new ifttrlg-Mftw l Aftg*4#jj 7ti***} HOSPITAL WEEK JULY 1st Bth IN AID OF ST. ANDREWS MISSION147 words
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Advertisement332 1939-07-03 5 PAVILION 6 15 9.30 TONIGHT MATINEE at 3*15 p.m. TODAY Otumg fo toe blackout tonight the second performance will commence at 9.30 p.m. and finish after midnight. "THE MIKADO" IS A •'A MAGNIFICENT "A DELIGHT TO HEAR MASTERPIECE" PRODUCTION- AND WATCH" STRAITS TIMES. FREE PRESS. TRIBUNE. Imijcajdpß Based on the332 words
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632 1939-07-03 6 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, JULY 3, 1939. Danzig Challenge ALTHOUGH it new looks as though the crisis that has arisen over German action in Danzig is for the time being less acute than was at first feared, it is obvious that at any moment the supreme challenge to the632 words
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1108 1939-07-03 6 GEORGE SYRIOTIS - GEORGE SYRIOTIS BY THE interesting excavations 1 which have been carried out by Professor Marinatos, the Director of Archaeological Services at the Greek Ministry of Education, m the neighbourhood of the Gulf of Lamia have aroused the hope that the discovery of the1,108 words
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Article296 1939-07-03 6 CATISFACTION is expressed about the understanding: which, it is believed, has been reached by the cabinets of London and Paris concerning the formula embodied m Mr. Strang's instructions and submitted to the Soviet Government. Once again the scope of procedure of diplomatic consultation has been narrowed down.N.A.N.A. - 296 words
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Advertisement178 1939-07-03 6 lo make a proper GIMLET but the LIME 8%/%^F'V> JUICE musi bo KlljKj By^BflPaflßp BSfl p fe|-fH __________j______fi T-Bfflw^^rr I they are always smooth and I easy on the throat/p£^^7 ft—^— M^^^^^^^f ffy VIIH III J s^ y id* mc tv I tm\ ~^^B E*- Rr^ A r I _^vH_H__L^178 words
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Advertisement48 1939-07-03 6 Bertam 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 Chiat Plate. Singapore. Orders promptly Executed.48 words
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Article, Illustration22 1939-07-03 7 PRMME COURT, which wtik be ojh almost ntraet. High abo:e :nt street, \ber unconc erned'p t vet the scafcldir.y.22 words
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Article264 1939-07-03 7 16 "Bombs" Will Be Dropped On Island FINAL WORKING IN TEST SINGAPORE'S civilian defence services will be given their final "working-in" exercises tonight when 16 bombs will be dropped on the island during the blackout from 10.30 p.m. to midnight. There will be no real bombs, of264 words
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Article, Illustration1517 1939-07-03 7 Mun icipal Official's Sudden Death MR. RICHARD CAUNCE Vf K. Richard Caunce, Superintendent of the Town Clean- sing Department, was found dead at his residence m yesterday. He was 46 years of age. It is understood that an inquest will be held next Mwho was With the Ity for 191,517 words
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298 1939-07-03 7 16 Brides In Yesterday's Mass Wedding ELABORATELY dressed m bridal gowns, 16 Chinese brides were married at the mass wedding at the Singapore Chinese ConsulateGeneral yesterday. Mr. C. T. Kwong, Chinese Vice-Con-sul, officiated. Though the aim of mass weddings was to stress simplicity, participating parties turned the function into a298 words
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Article97 1939-07-03 7 During the week ending June 24, 1939. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 54,778 cases, of which: 48,297 (88 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom; 3,107 (6 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe; 2,325 (4 per cent.) cases to Canada, and 1,04997 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-07-03 7 MISS LISBETH LISTERVIK. a young Swedish girl who is walking around thc world, photographed m Singapore. She left Stockholm 14 months ago and from Singapore she will go to Java, Australia, New Zealand, and thc United States.37 words
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Article84 1939-07-03 7 N.E.I. Singapore Defence Talks IT IS OFFICIALLY announced that reports appearing m the Press or transmitted by broadcast to the effect that the Netherlands Government or Iheir representatives either at home or m the Far East have been informed cf the proceedings of the recently concluded Anglo-French Conference are totally84 words
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233 1939-07-03 7 Malacca Bids Farewell To G.O.C. Malaya (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. lEUT.-COL. W. J. Curran-Sharp and the Officers and N.C.O's of the 4th (Malacca) Battalion, S.S.V.F., bade farewell to Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie, at a pah it party held at M.V.C. headquarters on Saturday. The General arrived m233 words
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646 1939-07-03 7 JUDGMENT RESERVED (From Our London Staff) London. June 23. TWO consolidated appeals arising cut of litigation with regard to loans made to Loo Then Poo, a Chines trader, and his wife, Puan Ying, now living at Johore Bahru, were before the Judicial Committee of646 words
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132 1939-07-03 7 From Our Own Correspondent* lpoh, June 30. A CHINESE BOY aged about nine years was admitted to the lpoh hospital with head *n Juries two cays ago. Yesterday he expired and a post mortem examination revealed a fracture of the skull. Police inquiries led to132 words
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Advertisement21 1939-07-03 7 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE BEFORE or AFTER THE SHOW DINE AT THE CAPITOL RESTAURANT fresh Sydney Rock Oysters and BAIGOENG STRAWBERRIES OBTAINABLE21 words
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Advertisement77 1939-07-03 7 SHOO T I N G •Ma^a»a^aia^>Mala^ava^a^>MMa^a^ia^awawa*a^aMa»Maaa»a^>w>Ma»aia^ala^wWa»a^w>>a>»a^a^K* >aw aaa a^^awaaw^aaaaw^^awa^ SEAT STICKS >^ PRICES. z/ 7 9.50 12.50 18.50 r* British Made SPORTS DEPT: ROBINSON CO., LTD. 9 n j MADAME ZAIDBL is at the Raffles Hotel, Rocm €4, wilh a very smart selection cf Afternoon Frocks, Sports Cresses, Evening Gowns77 words
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Article837 1939-07-03 8 Noted With Attention Throughout The Orient WIDE REPERCUSSIONS J WAS talking recently with one of those men one 1 seldom sees away from their office m Whitehall, but who from that office control the destinies of our Empire. This former Ambassador, who had spent many837 words
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314 1939-07-03 8 Mary Maguire Breaks Leg Film Held Up London, June 20. MARY MAGUIRE. twenty-year-old Australian-born film star, fell and broke her leg while fox-trotting m a ballroom sequence on the set at Denham film studios yesterday. As a result the £100,000 film "An Englishman's Home" will be held up tor several314 words
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Article130 1939-07-03 8 Montreal, June 20. IJIR. W. D. BLACK. President of the Canadian Manufacturers* Association, stated today that the Association was working out a "shadow plan" for the co-ordination of the Dominion's industries m preparation for an emergency. He also stated that he had offered to the Dominion Government130 words
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Article120 1939-07-03 8 New York, June 20. JUDGE MARTIN T. MANTON, senior judge of the United States Court of Appeals until a few weeks ago, who was found guilty earlier this month of demanding and receiving money from litigants whose cases he had tried, was sentenced to120 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-07-03 8 PREMIER buys hi? Alexandra rose from a Swedish girl— Miss E. Hen- dersen, of Sweden, pinning a ro„e on j Mr. Neville Chamberlain as he left No. 10 Downing Street.30 words
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Advertisement1090 1939-07-03 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA 6. OXLEY RISE SINGAPORE. 3 mins. to town high level, garages, daily or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennis, single and double rooms. PHONE1,090 words
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Miscellaneous385 1939-07-03 8 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD imperial: From Europe due— r Monday, Thursday. Friday alter- < noons. wearnes: From lYOHM-f. Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives e\er> evening. K.L.M.: from Netherlands Indies: Arrives Tuesday. Thursday Saturday afternoons Qantrs: From Australia: Arrives Tuesday. Friday. Sunday afteruoons. K.L.M.: Iroin Europe: Arrives Saturday. .Monday.385 words
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Miscellaneous541 1939-07-03 8 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 225 metre* ZHP SO 06 metres. a.m. 3.00 'Extra Turns". (Ma. 5.30 Tamil music* 5.00 Teochew Guakans al 7.00 Children's programme. (I 7 15 Time, weather, new.- and ments 7.30 "Derign for Foui radio piav 7.4 X "The Motor Show." A non-siop varic--8.15 Sandy MacPhcrson541 words
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Advertisement615 1939-07-03 9 fil 1 aaf sV aS^aa^^ Rssl aa^9lSaaw^' aTafC: >k. A— &Mm WfSmmmo mmm^^^*^MS^Bim^^^ >■■ B^^^W^g WßslWsWM^H[fc9^^ t i P*.o and BRITISH INDIA LINES P. <Sc O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. OIT WARDS Due Dus ffSSssssat Spore Toana-e Spore. C\NTON 15.500 July 14 RANPUP-A 17.000 Sept. 8 l)'*'*) Irtr SI RAWALPntDI615 words
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Advertisement728 1939-07-03 9 1 K. P M. MONDAY, JULY 3. PLANCIUS— BeIawan-Dell MERAK— Muntok, Batavia. TUESDAY, JULY 4. KAMPAR— Bengkalis, Asahan, Paneh, Berombang, Tanjong-Mengeidar and Tanjong-Leidong. TOBELO— Rhio, Tambelan, Singkawang and Pemangkat. BALIKPAPAN— Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. WEDNESDAY, JULY 5. MAJANG— PoeIoe-Kidjang, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas, Pengalian Estate and Rengat. THEDENS— Muntok and Palembang.728 words
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Advertisement666 1939-07-03 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Trl. 5151. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (m conjunction with the Glen Line) Doe Sails SARPEDON Mars., L'don, R'dam and Glasgow In Port July S ACHILLES L'don, R'dam, Hull and Ham.666 words
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298 1939-07-03 10 £10,000 Home For Cotton's Fiancee London, June 20. UENRY COTTON, world's greatest golfer, who marries his golf "partner," Mrs. Maria Isabel Moss, on Saturday, will take his bride to live m the £10,000 luxury home he has built near the Ashridge course, where he is professional. Cotton, 32 years old,298 words
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Article280 1939-07-03 10 London, June 1.1. REPORT of the Silver Line. Ltd. (Messrs. Stanley and John Thompson Ltd., managers) for the year ended Nov. 24, 1938, states that profits on voyages' amounted to £370,542 (£290,149 m the preceding year). After deducting maintenance, general expenses, &c, there was a trading280 words
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Advertisement558 1939-07-03 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m 6'AI.S) TELEPHONE: Freight 5435— Passage 5431 LLOYDS AGENTS:BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALA. STATES RAILWAYS, ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM __w person. Stop-overs I! you wish In J SwlM- rammer, the scenic Great Lakes route an optional inland-ses trlr for mmvm i e trsns-contlnental oassengers WT558 words
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Advertisement292 1939-07-03 10 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon, Port Sudan, Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Rangoon SAGAING July 22 PROME Aug. 5 BURMA Aug. 19 YOMA Sept. 2 PEGU Sept 16 SAL WEEN Sept. 30 KEMMENDINE Oct. 14 AMARAPOORA Oct. 28 SAGAING Nov. 11 PROME Nov.292 words
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Advertisement214 1939-07-03 10 RED FUNNEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) REGULAR PASSENGER and CARGO Service from Singapore to Java, Borneo. Banka and Billiton For BATAVIA, CHERIBON and SEMARANG (Every Tuesday and Friday) sj;. BAN HONG LIONG Tues. July 4 ss. GIANG BEE Fri July 7 For SOURABAYA214 words
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Advertisement693 1939-07-03 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. A r___ B__BS3 aESHaWa s____s_— c^ w j euKora FROSI SINGAPORE AND PENANG TO COLOMBO, BOMBAY. SUEZ, FORI SAID r AICXAMiRIA NAPLES. GENOA MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrives Lea?es Leave* 4rrtvet Spore, Spore. Penanc e» lor*. PRESIDEN'I GARFIELD July 15 July 18 July 20 Aug 2f693 words
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Article, Illustration467 1939-07-03 11 KEEN SOCCER IN INTERCOLLEGE MATCH GOAL notched by Mm Kee m the last few minutes A play definitely shattered all hopes of a draw m inter-college soccer match m which Raffles College the Medical College by three goals to one at the467 words
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103 1939-07-03 11 Local Table Tennis Men Beaten Again CIXGAPORE PLAYERS were beaten five games to nil m exhibition table tennis matches against the Hungarian champions, Kelen and Szabados, at the Great World last night. The exhibition was held under the auspices of the Singapore Table Tennis Association and was m aid of103 words
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Article251 1939-07-03 11 Reaches Last Eight In Men's Singles A VSTIX DISPLAYED his best form of the tournament at Wimbledon on Saturday when he beat Butler m three sets to reach the final eight. He was erratic m the first but his accuracy improved as the match went on251 words
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Article, Illustration391 1939-07-03 11 A LAM SHER and Tai Chong Cheong tied for championship honours m the Singapore Amateur Athletic Meeting which concluded on the S.C.C. padang on Saturday. Sensation of the afternoon was the defeat of M. K. Sundram by Tai Chong Cheong m the 220Free Press - 391 words
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Article41 1939-07-03 11 London, July 2. Forty cadets from the Argentine tanning ship La Argentina are visiting London from Southampton today. They placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey and some visited St. Paul's Cathedral.- ReuterReuter - 41 words
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282 1939-07-03 11 London, July 2. |N a statement on the international situation today, Mr. Arthur Greenwood, acting Leader of the Opposition, emphasised that Britain desired no war and that she had unsheathed her sword only m defence cf principles sacred to her independence and freedom.282 words
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Article161 1939-07-03 11 Paris, July GENERAL GAMELIN returned to Paris today on the completion of his tour of Alpine fortifications. He saw M. Daladier immediately, remaining over an hour. M. Bonnet received M. Cor bin. French Ambassador m London. The German Ambassador, Baron von Welcoze, who has just returned161 words
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Article65 1939-07-03 11 Paris, June 21. "THE Duke and Duchess of Windsor were guests of Germ > Ambassador Count von Welczech at a orivate dinner party at the German Embassy m Paris tonight. At 9 p.m., when twenty guests had already gathered m the large drawingroom of the Embassy,65 words
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137 1939-07-03 11 JULY 1, 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 8 3 16d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet U.S. cts. 16 5,16 per lb. No. DC R.S.S. Spot (loose)— Average buyers price for June: 28.53 cts. Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose..137 words
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Article50 1939-07-03 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 3d. WHEN charged with having dis- obeyed the signal of a traffic constable by cutting across when the signal was against him, a 12- year-old Chinese schoolboy was fined 50 cents, In default, one day's simple Imprisonment." The fine was paid.50 words
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Article177 1939-07-03 11 r serve the new factory of Hume Pipe »Far East. Limited, at 8 mile, Bukit Timah Road, an eleclnc substation costing C 16.000 is to be erected. The Municipal Co:. i on Friday approved the installation on the understanding that the revenue derived from the177 words
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Article188 1939-07-03 11 From Cur Own Correspondent) Penang, June 34. AN 18-year-old Cantonese youth, N* Fook Con, who had been In the Reformatory School In Singapore from 1935 to 1937 made his appearance m court yesterday, on three charges of extortion. It was stated by his victims, an iced188 words
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Advertisement214 1939-07-03 11 BANK OF CHINA Incorporated m China oy Special Charter) 12, CecU Street Singapore Telephones: Manager's Office «444 a Asst Manager Offtrc 6148 Exchange l>ept €441 General Office SI BB-1 Cable Address: CHLNOKLO* Paid tp Capital Cb 10.000.000 Ct Receive Fund* In excess of Lb ajSOO.tbt St I otal Assets approximate*214 words
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369 1939-07-03 12 Heavy Defeat For S.C.C. In Seremban Cricket A STRONG Singapore Cricket Club team was beaten by eight wickets m the two-day cricket fixture played at Seremban over the week-end. The visitors lacked consistency m any department, the'r fielding being particularly Sungei UJong deserved369 words
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Article129 1939-07-03 12 CLVGAPORE narrowly beat Negri eembilan m the Malaya Cup soccer at Seremban on Saturday. They won by a single goal scored by Quaii Chong ten minutes after the game had started. Singapore were far from impressive when it came to shooting. Their combination was not129 words
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Article247 1939-07-03 12 St. Andrew 's Out For 21 EASY WIN FOR SAPPERS Good bowling by Hawksby was partly responsible for St. Andrew's Old Boys sudden collapse m a cricket match against the R.E. (Changi) at Changi yesterday. The Sappers won easily. Six "ducks" were registered among the OJ3. batsmen. For St. Andrew's247 words
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Article107 1939-07-03 12 The Island Club mixed foursomes played yesterday resulted- Miss Abed and Dr. Ibrahim 38— 43 4 331/4 Mrs. Marshall and L. W. Geddes 45—11V_=33% Mrs. Tay Lian Teck and Tan Chin Tuan 50— 14*4=35% Mrs. Ho and Mr. Ong 49—13 =36 Miss Hawes and R. Meyer107 words
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180 1939-07-03 12 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 1. EVERGREEN veterans of many thrill- ing Malaya Cup soccer game, gathered tonight at the first re-union dinner of the Malaya Cup Veteran's Association Football Club. Over 50 persons were present, including Mr. Adrian Clark, President of180 words
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Article252 1939-07-03 12 Sundram Takes Five For 13 In Balestier Cricket A DRAW was the result of the cricket match on Balestier Plain, yesterday, when the M.F.A. met the Ceylon Sports Club. Taking five wickets for 13 runs, S. K. Sundram (C.S.C) was the most successful bowler.252 words
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Article249 1939-07-03 12 MEDICALS BEAT S. C. R. C. XHE Medical College Union scored a four-wicket victory over the S.C.R.C. at cricket on the college ground yesterday. L. Alvis took five wickets for 37 and Ong Swee Law, two for 19 for the college. Hera Singh's 66 runs249 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-07-03 12 picture. CPL. J. FRASER OF THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS receiving his prize from Lady Thomas at the conclusion of the Singapore A.A.A. meeting on the padang on Saturday. Fraser broke the Singapore and Malayan record in the discus throw.- Free PressFree Press - 40 words
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Article44 1939-07-03 12 Results of play m the July Medal competition at the Royal Singapore Golf Club yesterday were; A DIVISION C. H. Kent 75—7=68 H. H. Sturt 75—7=68 B. DIVISION D. W. Mcheod 82—15=67 C. DIVISION A. S. Anderson 95—22=7344 words
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Article207 1939-07-03 12 THE Straits Times defeated the Railway Youngsters by 14 runs m a game of cricket played on the Railway ground yesterday. RAILWAY YOUNGSTERS Yogaraja c Palmer by Chrysostom 13 Thamotharam c Sebastian b Wykes 6 Wilfred b Chrysostom 2 C. T. Retnam b Wykes 12207 words
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959 1939-07-03 12 FINAL DA V OF SELANGOR EXTRA MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 1. AFTER being first past the post m the fourth on Saturday the final day of the Selangor I Professional Meeting,- at Kuala Lumpur, Just' My Luck was disqualified altogether959 words
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Advertisement155 1939-07-03 12 ALTERATIONS TO TIME TABLE From June 27th 1939 until further notice MONDAY ro SATURDAY SUNDAY Leave Singapore 7.00 a.m. 8.00 a.m. Arrive Kuala Lumpur 8.40 a.m. 9.40 a.m Leave Kuala Lumpur 8.55 a.m. 955 a.m. Arrive lpoh 9.55 a.m. 10.55 aju. Leave lpoh 10.05 ajn. 11.05 a.m. Arrive Penan* 10.50155 words
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