The Straits Times, 13 October 1936
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Title Section36 1936-10-13 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.I {THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA) PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS, The Straits Times PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1936 PRICE 10 CEN36 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement290 1936-10-13 1 SINGAPORE: 140. CECIL ST. .('PHONE 5471). 19 3 6 OPEL CARS HH—HOnRI ITF"§IMI cr,eg-iste:re:d) The Original British Wood Preservative Jodelite will effectually protect Timber from the ravages of Sea Worms, White Ants, Rats, all Insects which attack Wooden 1 Buildings and also from Dry Rot. xJS ■ii'ST" Eaiy of application290 words
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Advertisement103 1936-10-13 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3GB3J, S H E L L> IS If fc^j^fe^" COFFEE HKpn SERVICES POETRY IN CHINA! NEW AND ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS SIMILAR TO ILLUSTRATION ALWAYS AVAILABLE. WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION OF THIS EXQUISITE CHINA WHICH, WE FEEL 1 SURE, WILL 1 CONVINCE YOU OF ITS BEAUTY*103 words
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Advertisement241 1936-10-13 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for an; position advertiM-«' in these columns srrd copies at testinonijls. Do not send ori;i ials. WANTED a reliable Sales Girl, apply Box No. 215, Straits Times. WANTED— Medical Officer to act as Locum Tenons for two adjoining Estate practices in Bclangor (or at least one241 words
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Advertisement375 1936-10-13 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED European Locum Tenens lv Estate Practice for seven months from early March or July 1937. Apply No. 194, Stralu Times. DRESSES— MILLINERY. Experienced English lady required to take charge. Apply details, experience, copy testimonials. Box No. 207. Straits Times. WANTED: Dresser No. II grade for Estate Hospital375 words
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Advertisement1024 1936-10-13 2 BOARD RESIDENCE SERVICE FLAT, E. Heeren Building. Apply within between 5—75 7 p.m. SANS SOUCI, 30. Oxley Road, airy, clean. ■jinfortablp newly furnished, celling fans, garages. Rooms from $25, excellent full board $43 p.m. Phone 2958. CAST ANULIA. 6. Oxley Rlsa. s mint, w (own high level, garages, dally or1,024 words
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Advertisement353 1936-10-13 2 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET TO LET. Flats at UM CRESCENT,' M 5 upwarda Also MEYER PLATS" Tanjong Katong All sea frontage St modern sanitation Mao offices in good business quarters commodious nodowns small Mores and shop* In Nor"-> Bridge Read and other business sections Apply MEYER BROTHERS MISCELLANEOUS DUTCH, GERMAN353 words
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Advertisement1220 1936-10-13 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc; MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. Arrived. CHARLES LETT'S POCKET DIARIES 1P37. Diary No. 4. (a day a page) 60c. Diary No. 10 (4 days a page) 60c. Diary No. 10P (4 clays a page) 90c. Diary No.1,220 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous188 1936-10-13 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without i Malaya Postage Monthly I 3.00 S 4.0f S 2.50 Quarterly H.r.fl JI.'.Oi 7.50 II ill Yearly Si: "0 124.09 J1S.C0 Yearly S34.OO S48.00 130.00 Note. Outstaiioi. cheques should include the usual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The chart'*; and instruction* for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are188 words
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Advertisement695 1936-10-13 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Inccrpcrateo In England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N Ca CNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTYJB GOVERNMENT. U3NDON AND PAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON POR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage Spore. 1936 BURDWAN 6.0J0 CARTHAGE I'M O <**• NAI.DERA695 words
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Advertisement405 1936-10-13 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (MITON IUBBH KAISHA) GENERAL PASSEXCER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN. VIA HOMCKOHG 6c SHANGHAI. M S TERIKIM MARU Singapore dep. Dec. 11. DUE BACK IN SINGAPORE BY BUB. FUSHIMI MARU Jan. 8 ■A TANGO MARU Jan. 17 s5. HAKOZ.Ua MART/ Jan. 20 Special405 words
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Advertisement674 1936-10-13 3 BANGKOK LLVR Luxurloos One Class Motorshlps. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN HOMEWARD SAILINGS 1937 From From Prom Pron Spore Malacca Port PenaiJ M S Sham EPJIIA 12 1 12/1 IJ'l 15/1 LALANEIA 2 2 2? 32 5/2 JHTLANDIA 23 2674 words
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Advertisement240 1936-10-13 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated tn Enzland) APCAR LINE. FOR HONG KONG. SHANGHAI. MOJI. KOBE AND OSAKA s.s. SHIRALA S.tM 22nd Oct. 3 p.m. Excellent modern accommodation for first and second class passengers. Special holiday return ticket* interchangeable with P. Sc O. 8. N. CO.. Issued at cheap240 words
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Advertisement1191 1936-10-13 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hna Khknr Steamship C» (19SS) LtaV Steam Ship C: Ltd.. and China Motaal The Cunard White Ur Ltd. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak S»r;,m«hlo Co. Ltd. The Straits Steamship (o, Ltd. The Australian Orirn, «l Ux Ltd. The China Navigation Co.. Ud The1,191 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article136 1936-10-13 4 Tuesday, October 13. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive Godawn Gate Entrance Bast Wharf B.M S. Herald, Calcutta Maru 22 1 Main Wharf Tokiwa Maru 18 3 Marudu, Kamunlng 15 3 Agamemnon 13 3 Kedah 12 3 Perseus 9 3 Indrapoera 7 3 Qnpire136 words
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Article44 1936-10-13 4 Oct. 11: Tandjong Balei, Rantau, Thurland Castle, Masula (Brit.); Hakodate Maru, Hamburg Maru (Jap); Conte Rosso dtal.); Etrema, Anastasia. Kulit. Toba. Barentsz (Dut.). Oct. 12: Poseidon. Gewang, V. der Does de Bye. Planclus, TJlpai, (Dut); Rusa, Sin Kheng Seng (Brit.); OG Paiquler (Pch.).44 words
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Article171 1936-10-13 4 Bapan Selat Panel jang (Hong Thong) > pjn Bengkalls Labocan Billk (Rokan) 3 p.m. Fort de Kock. Padang. Pakan Baroe Slak (Hong Kwong) ..I pjn. Java. Scuth-West Sumatra. S.-East Borneo. Celebes. Moluccas Timor Dllly (Indrapoera) ..4 p.m. Penang. Siam. Burma. India. Iraq, Palestine. Egypt. E. S. Africa.171 words
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Article157 1936-10-13 4 Aden (Karoa) 3 p.m. East Africa (Karoa) 3 p.m. North America except W. Canada is W States of U.S.A. (Karoa) 3 p.m. Burma (Karoa) 3 p.m Egypt (Karoa) 3 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally (Karoa) 3 p.m. East. North, South and West India (Karoa) 3 pjn. Penanu (Kedah) Philippine157 words
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Article97 1936-10-13 4 Mails from Australia. Netherlands Indies etc. expected today. Oct. 13, by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m. Mails from Netherlands Indies expected today, Oct. 13. by air (Nethe: lands) will be delivered to boxholdcrs at 1 p.m.97 words
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Article111 1936-10-13 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "vi» Netherlands" must be specially and clear'y superscribed "By X.L..M." Mails will close at Malacca as followsToday. China. Japan. Bast Siberia. Philippines, Western U.S.A. and Western Canada (Perseus) 6 pm. Tomorrow. Medan by air (Netherlands) 1.15 pm. Iran, f Amsterdam and (London by111 words
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23 1936-10-13 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— LONDON The air mail dispatched from Singapore- on Oct. 4 was delivered in Lonlon on Oct. 12 (8 days).23 words
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Article27 1936-10-13 4 The Indrapoera for Java. Mails previously announced as closing on Oct. 13 at 2.30 p.m. will now close on UM :ame day at 4 p.m.27 words
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Article518 1936-10-13 4 FERRYMAN, HIS SON AND A BOAT PARTY. WOUNDING CHARGES DISMISSED. Charges of wounding a man In the leg by firing a shot-gun, made against a Thames ferryman and his son, were dismissed by the Feltham, Middlesex, Bench. The shooting was alleged to have occurred near518 words
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Article93 1936-10-13 4 OUTWARD. Regular Frelcht .iervlce lo MANILA, IJONG KONG, SUANGIIAI AND JAPANESE PORTS. Due S'|)or( S.S. SEROOSKERK Oct 31 S.S. ZUIDERKERK Nov. 28 HOMEWARD. TO ADEN. P. SAID, JAFFA, GENOA, MARSKILIJtS. ROTTERDAM. AMSTI.HOA.'.I, lIAMBI'RG AND BREMEN Leave Tonnage S'pora SA GAASTKKKERK Oct 20 ss. MEERKERK Nov. 20 Via93 words
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Article130 1936-10-13 4 (From Our Own ConxopOxiiU'iiU Ipoh, Oct. a. While going from Ipoh to Tcluk Aruon this morning Mr. P. Bernuia cie Silva, local manager ol Honeo Ltd., was involved in a motor-car accident at Gopcng. Mr. de Silva was driving and liad with him an Indian130 words
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Article84 1936-10-13 4 Tiie Women's Service League, Seianigor Branch, is hard at work getting ready for various parties given to the destitute and poor of Kua'.a Lumpur. I The first will be for the inmates of I the Home for Decrepit Indians on 13, Deepavali Day. The following programme has been planned: 484 words
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Advertisement524 1936-10-13 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (It corporate In P M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS. KM S. RLYS. AM 81AM STATES BAII.WAVS. TELEPHONE: Freight 54J3— Paatace 5431 L %ETjj^^ >l^^' !/?^l rta Canada t0 Noltn America BHt-^^fM Europe. Fast, through trains direct DjLB^J from ship's side at Vancouver In Wr l-^Kw4 Jo< Canada's524 words
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Advertisement19 1936-10-13 4 AIR MAILS. THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE AIR MAILS WILL BE FOUND IN PAGE 12.19 words
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Advertisement351 1936-10-13 4 Rncurporated m Blralts Settlemenu) ELIERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. COMPANY. tlncorporated to BngUnd). (Incorporated in D.S.A.T BOSTON. NEW YORK A BALT-MOktf -ELLERMAN" LINK. yu CApE Q> GOOI> OPE FOR HAVRE. LONDON ROTTERDAM A lIAMBI'RG. MONTGOMERY CITY In pott Ort 11 VU Port, a-d S.e, C-at f™ NAVIGATOR Oct.351 words
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Miscellaneous455 1936-10-13 4 Malayan Meteorological Servlc* DaQy Weather Resort. Stations itsterday Last nle>it max. rain- bright mln temp, fall s'shine temp *F Ins im. *F West Coast. Alor Star 83 0.02 1.5 74 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 83 0.84 1.5 71 Sltlawan 82 1.20 0.3 73 Bukit Jeram 90 Nil 5.9 73 Malacca 84455 words
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Article1013 1936-10-13 5 r[E funeral of Mr. W. T. Houghton of Messrs. Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., who passed away at the General Hospital, Singapore on Friday night, took place at the Bidadari fpm^rv nn <?arnr-iav Biaaaan cemetery on Saturday afternoon and was very largely attended. A1,013 words
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Advertisement272 1936-10-13 5 A KISSLESS BRIDE sss^^^^ s^^^^ WARNS SECRETARIES 1801 I iflSif^^^^^VA^^jEi MARRYING HANDSOME BOSSES! H|H "JgV A^^Elj SEE WHAT HAPPENED B3M V A* WHEN SIIK MARRIKD ONE! ""^BHigl^BMl^^ CLAUDETTE COLBERT IN A HILARIOUS FUNNY SCREEN ROMANCE AS THE SECRETARY 'SHE MARRIED HER BOSS' A COLUMBIA PICTURE with MELVYN DOUGLAS. MICHAEL BARTLETT272 words
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Advertisement211 1936-10-13 5 0 ANNOUNCEMENT j ARTHUR'S BAR v IN THE ARCADE p IS NOW SERVING FISH CHIPS AT THfc GREEN BAR 50 cts. N r ENTRANCE IN THE ARCADE. S n Visit this Merry Rendezvous when r.oxt on Pleasure Cant. n U OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT. C Thr Front Restaurant Grill Room for211 words
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Advertisement94 1936-10-13 5 LIQUIDATION SALE OUR ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST BARGAINS NOTHING ABOVE $5/E.P.N.S. TANKARD- VICEROY PLATE FLOWER VASES. CHROM PLAT£D PHOTO FRAME. CRYSTAL COLOURED PERFUME BOTTLE. E.P.N.S. TEA POT STAND. SILVER TABLE CALENDAR. E.P.N.S. TOAST BUTTER. ELECTRIC LAMP. BUTTER DISH WITH COOLER. E.P.N.S. CHROM CIGARETTE BOX. E.P.N.S. SUGAR94 words
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Miscellaneous244 1936-10-13 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY Straits Times is publishing REGAL: Devdas. 6 15, 9.15. this daily feature to give MARLBOF.oir.H Red Heads M readers a comprehensive summary Parade, 6.15, 0.15. of entertainments, meetings, sports S UN THEATRE (New World): events, social functions and other Devil Dogs of the Air 7 15,244 words
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Article103 1936-10-13 5 TOUAY. Rusb> Probables vs. Possibles. S.C.C.; Rafflei C.U. vs. St. Andrews. R.I. rro'.inj. Ilodiry: Girls 1 S.C. vs. Y.W.C.A.. G.S.C. ground; V.M.C.A. Juniors vs. C.S.C. 11. Alison Road. Soccrr: Malay Sriiools Shield— Singapore vs. Johore. Victoria School ground. Jalan Bcsar. 5 p.m. TOMORROW. Soccer: Social A. P.103 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article335 1936-10-13 6 Large Reduction In U.K. Rubber Stocks. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Oct. 13. The local share market opens dull this morning. Tin recorded a fall of 30s. in London and there is no quotation from New York owing to holidays. Cables from London quote tin shiiros within335 words
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Article186 1936-10-13 6 Singapore, October 13, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Java Cube 9 50 White Ifuntok Pepper 17.50 White TYpper 17.— Black Pepper 10.50 Mixed Copra 5.45 •Sundried Copra 5 75 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.50 Mcd Pearl Tapioca 6 25 Small Pe?rl Topioca 5.30 No 1 Sago Flcur186 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article571 1936-10-13 6 All shares quoted above are fully paid saue val. Fraser Co. Lyall k EvaU Buyers Sellers Buyers tVUers 4/- Ampat Tin 4/- 4/6 4/- 4/6 £1 Asam Ku.-nbang 26/6 28/6 26/6 28/6 £1 Austral Malay 52/6 54/6 53/- 54/5/- Ayer Hitam 15/4>/ 2 16/- 15/- 16/1 Ayer Weng 1.72«£571 words
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Article403 1936-10-13 6 4 i. ftiex onci Kjra. i.iu 1.3U 1.15 1.25 2 2 do 7&% Prefs. 1.82V 2 192» 2 1.87« /2 1.92>' 2 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 lO.OOn. 8 00 lOOOn £1 £1 B.A.T 6.10.0 6.15.0 6.10.0 6.15 0 1 l B. M. Broadcasting 0.90 1.00 0.90 1 00403 words
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Article185 1936-10-13 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. I* 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar 31 Sept. 30 108 110 norn Vi% 1907 red. 1947 #1,600.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 111 113 norn V/ 2 7e ISO 9 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 .Sept. 30 120 122 norn 4-V 1913 red.185 words
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Article380 1936-10-13 6 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) ioaay s trices Fraser C>. Lyall Evatt Allcnby 1.50 1.65 1.55 1.65 Alor Uajah 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.20 Amal. Malay 1.70 1.85 1.70 1.85 Aycr Hitam 1.30 1.40 1.35 1.45 Ayer Molek 1.02i/ 2 1.12"- 1.05 1.12V 2 Ayer Panas 1.55 1.65cd380 words
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Article201 1936-10-13 6 The following are the exchange rate this morning according to the dally cin-ular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:--SELLING London T T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 London 4 months' sight 2/4's Lyons, demand 1220 Hamburg demund 141 New York demand 57 3/16 Montreal demand201 words
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Article87 1936-10-13 6 Noon, Today. N. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Oct. 27 9/16 27 11/16 Gocd F. A. Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) Oct. 271 j 27% No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 27 7/16 27V& October 2714 2787 words
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Article365 1936-10-13 6 London, Oct. 12. The following arc today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchance: Shares ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- R\s* <lay. or Fall Conversion Loan S dc. 1914-64 117* Funding Loan 4 D.c. i960-oo im; War Loan lit p.c 107% Straits 6 p.c. 1936-51365 words
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Article89 1936-10-13 6 London, Oct. 12. The following were closing mean rates: Paris 105 7/C4 Stockholm :s.t9'j New York 4.90% Athens S5O sel'ers Montreal 4 50^ Bucharest 670 sellers Brussels 29.16 Ric 4Vi Geneva 21.31 s-llers official Amsterdam 9 2 1 Belgrade 214 Milan 93 d Buenos Aires unquoteo Berlin 12.19 Montevideo89 words
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Article170 1936-10-13 6 COURT DECISIONS TQ BE REVIEWED. Winston. Oct. 12. Thfl Supreme Court lias handed down a decision prar.Ung the New Deal a review by the Supreme Court of the Government's contention that the 50 per cent, tax on silver profits made prior to the pascal of the SilverReuter - 170 words
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Article262 1936-10-13 6 Gold Obtainable In Exchange For Notes. London, O 12. The following announcement has been issued by the Treasury: "Arrangements for the technical co-operattac with the monetary authorities in the United States have now been completed and a new rrpula- tion is being published by the Secretary ofBritish Wireless - 262 words
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Article39 1936-10-13 6 Scratching^ for tomorrow's races at Kuala Lumpur arc as follows: Race 1. Gone Up, Sauntress, Emp.rcr Kublai. Race 2. Unity, La Reynarde. Race 3. Swift Arrow. Race 5. Dare Devil, Majesty Ma.i. Race G. Bruas, Vapour, Curzola.39 words
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Advertisement609 1936-10-13 7 BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (.Incorporated In the Colony ol Hong Kong.) The liability Jl members U limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capita; »50.000.000 Issued and Fully Paid -Up $20,000,000 Reserve Funds Sterling 6.500,000 Hong Kong609 words
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Advertisement111 1936-10-13 7 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated m China b» Spedat Charter.) Paid lp Capital S40.000.000 00 Reserve Funds S3.453.591.43 Total Resources WJWlltJW HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI rse-Vung Soong, Chairman oi Board Sung Han-Chang, General Manager OVERSEAS BRANCHES: London, New York and Osaka LONDON BANKERS: Midland Bank Overseas Branch NEW YORK BANKERS: Irving Trust111 words
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Advertisement459 1936-10-13 7 BANKING CHARTERED BANK 0¥ INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Roval Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital Id 600.000 shares of £5 each fj.0GU.0OO Reserve Fund i3.000,0jO Reserve Liability of Proprietors U.000.000 DEAD OFFICE: 38, Blshepsfate, London, ECS. Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amntsar Iloilo Semarang Bangkok Ipoh Sercmban459 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article492 1936-10-13 7 PLANTED ACREAGE DOUBLED. CAPITALISATION £37 PER PLANTED ACRE. The report of the directors of Broome Plantations Ltd. for the year ended June 30, states that the net profit for the year was £11,861 from which has been deducted £2,294 being interest on debenture stock and492 words
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Article109 1936-10-13 7 The following is a list of the rubber crops hi;-vested by the respective companies during September and the total for the financial year to September. The numbers in brackets denote the number of months of the financial September are notified. lb. lb. Brunei 28.630 (3) 89.065109 words
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Article69 1936-10-13 7 Between Soviet And Japanese Oil Company Moscow, Oct. 11. An important agreement has Just been signed between the Soviet Union and the Japanese North Saghalien Petroleum Company extending for another five years the company's concession to prospect and drill for oil in North Saghalien. The agreement provides thatReuter - 69 words
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708 1936-10-13 7 Capital Reconstruction Under Consideration. PREFERENCE DIVIDEND ARREARS. IN the report of the directors of the Borneo Company Ltd. a profit of £9,223 is disclosed for the year < ended March 31, last, compared with £4,614 in the preceding year. This profit has been determined after708 words
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Article98 1936-10-13 7 'THE domestic production, as represented by exports from the Federated Malay States, Unfederated Malay States and Straits Settlements, of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, tin content, during the month of September totalled 5,125 tons, compared with 4,721 tons for the preceding month. Of this98 words
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Article94 1936-10-13 7 Roosevelt May Keep Emergency Powers. Washington, Oct. 10. •yHAT he will endeavour to keep his emergency powers to devalue the dollar (which will expire on Jan. 31) is President Roosevelt's currency attitude. Emphasising that such powers would be used only under foreign compulsion, he declaredReuter - 94 words
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291 1936-10-13 7 Leith Firm To Manufacture Kort Nozzle London. Sept. 12 A sub-licence to manufacture the Kort nozzle has been acquired by Messrs. Henry Robb, Ltd., Leith. The Kort nozzle was evolved during experiments to minimise the erosion of canal and river banks and beds, due to291 words
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Article42 1936-10-13 7 The following crops harvested Dy the respective estates for the month of Sept. are notified. Tea Hk. Hk. Ankola Pasir Madang offee Estates Bajoe Kidoel Co. 24.756 42,661 Plculs 1,644 (5) (3) (6) 121,907 114.643 Piculs 15,44942 words
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Article378 1936-10-13 7 Dividend Increased To Four Per Cent. The report of the directors of Hoscote Rubber Estates Ltd. states that the net profit for the year ended June last was £8,895 to which has been added £2,954 brought forward, making £11,849. The directors propose to utilise this sum to378 words
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Article95 1936-10-13 7 CTOCKS of rubber in the hands of dealers, Harbour Boards, and other port stocks, in the Straits Settlements on Sept. 30, totalled 30.130 tons compared loith 31,718 tons at the end of August. Dealers' stocks were distributed as to ***** tons on Singapore Island; 3,51195 words
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Miscellaneous1046 1936-10-13 8 swra^S'SLars.^s: snas struction of the capital. A scheme Js and other port stocks, in the now under consideration and will have n lr txt Straits Settlements on Sept. 30, to take account of the fact that the NEW DEVELOPMENT IN rnmntirpH nifh preference dividend Is four years In SH IP1,046 words
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Advertisement346 1936-10-13 9 HOTELS I TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT I SPECIAL DINNER OANCE 0.15 to 9.15 p.m. J dermal) 9.45 to midnight AND COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME BY THE TALENTED CONTINENTAL DANCERS NINA f& VLADIMIR (DUO ARTBNELLIS) NON-DINERS $1.00. RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCIIES- I WHEN IN PENANG STAY TKA directed by DAN HOPKINS. I AT346 words
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Advertisement22 1936-10-13 9 RISKS LOSSES on perishable roods H'"'"-*^ if ttared in COLD STOBAGE— Phone <7U or 7435 to*a> for space. ATLAS ICE CO., LTD.22 words
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Advertisement62 1936-10-13 9 I o I JTEEL OFFICE FURNITURE (All DrlUab) SOLE AGENTS DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD SINGAPORE -KUALA LUMPUR t zra MASTERS Ball 1 I FtSJ bS II jI I SPARKLING REFRESHING a PURE' Jr.JL?3B ORANGEPOP m on« of th* SBl-v-*^*^ggjp healthiest drinks known. KflffTEttJ Made from th« juice of 1 BJR Fresh62 words
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Article65 1936-10-13 9 Three Stabbed To Death. TROOPS CALLED IN TO RESTORE ORDER. Aleppo, Oct. 12. THREE people were stabbed to death and 30 injured, besides a number of policemen, in serious street fighting between members of a Christian group called the "White Badge and young Mohammedans. The clash65 words
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Article179 1936-10-13 9 LONDON PRESS COMMENT. London. Oct. 12, The news of the termination of the Arab strike In Palestine, which Is officially estimated to have been responsible for 300 deaths and over 1,000 wounded, evokes a chorus of approval from the British Press, congratulating the statesmenllke intervention of the179 words
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Article137 1936-10-13 9 Jerusalem. Oct. 10. Gen. Dill, in a special order to the i British forces, says the strike and armed rebellion have been called off unconditionally by the Higher Arab Committee. This result, says the order, is almost j entirely due to the resolute and enerI cetlc actionReuter - 137 words
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Article71 1936-10-13 9 London. Oct. 10. In a message which the Prime Minister has sent to the president of the National Union of Conservative Associations thanking him for his assurances of confidence and support from the party conference, he says: "My health Is greatly benefitted by my rest andBritish Wireless - 71 words
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Article40 1936-10-13 9 Scores of Chinese patriots, including women, who had gathered at the home of a prominent Chinese in Mukden secretly to observe the Double Tenth, were arrested in a raid carried out by Japanese and Manchu police.— Sin Ch?w Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 40 words
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Article150 1936-10-13 9 MORE ARMS FROM JAPAN. Shanghai, Oct. 12. INFORMAL talks between the Chinese delegation and Mr. S. Kawagoe, the Japanese Ambassador, continue in Nanking but both sides show no sign of submitting to each other's proposals. While the Chinese are reported to have made a number of counter-!Sin Chew Jit Poh - 150 words
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Article, Illustration45 1936-10-13 9 End of a rebel plane. Brought down by loyalist fire, a rebel plane crashed in flames on the TaUvera front, near Toledo, where severe flghtinc has been in progress. The pilot was killed. Government Red Cross workers are seen searching the wreckage of tlie plane.45 words
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Article118 1936-10-13 9 CHINA EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS. Shanghai, Oct. 12. The Central Military Affairs Council of Nanking has proposed to organise 20 divisions for the specific purpose of carrying out the various defence measures decided at the last meeting of the council. The units will be selected from the existingSin Chew Jit Poh - 118 words
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Article82 1936-10-13 9 r iuckiand. Oct. 12 The Prime Minister has told the Samoans that Chinese labour is not a live question, but recommends that no renewals be made when contracts expire a year hence. Reuter. [The Samoan Advisory Council recently wirelessed the Government of New Zealand requesting the82 words
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235 1936-10-13 9 In view of the emphasis recently laid by the Chancellor of the Exchequer ■nd the Minister of Health on the Importance of improving physical fitness and health, special interest attaches to the figures complied by the Ministry of Health on the progress ofBritish Wireless - 235 words
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Article100 1936-10-13 9 NO NATIONALISATION PROPOSED. London. Oct. 12 The roport of the royal commission on the manufacture of arms, appointed in Febrnary last year, is in the hands of the Government. It is stated that the report, which is unanimous, will show that the commission are opposed to thaBritish Wireless - 100 words
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Article44 1936-10-13 9 The Hupeh Provincial Government has offered rewards of $5,000 and $3,000 respectively fcr the arrests of the murderer of the Japanese constable Yoshioka and the person who' threw a "dud" handgrcnade into a Japanese shop. Both incidents occurred in Hankow.—Sin Chew Jit I oh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 44 words
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191 1936-10-13 9 Ordered to Bed After Months of Suffering Here Is a sad story of suffering, but f» has a happy ending. This woman was attacked by rererp rheumatism whl t to everj' join: in her badv and flrallv c.ippled her. So Krer.t n> fur rt'.^t191 words
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Advertisement249 1936-10-13 10 Ant BBmQ\wl .■in Se&cfcic OhcAs For Synchroniser A.C. $16. A, D. M. GRANT CO. MOTOR ENGINEERS, Cavanagh Road, Singapore. We offer SIX MONTHS GUARANTEE wiili all repairs except electriial equipment. ENSURE SATISF\CTION. PHONE: 7125. CARS and LORRIES STGRED. i L_ famous qviafor NOM SPLINTEh\BLE For safe landing anil Protection against249 words
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Advertisement28 1936-10-13 10 IIKMIKVS t for 3 JEWELLERY and I DIAMOND SET platinum WATCHES. P. H. KENDR Y, I JEWELLER 78, North Bridge Road, SINGAPORE. 2/4, Batu Road, KUALA LUMPUR. B28 words
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569 1936-10-13 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCT. 13, 1936. MORE PEOPLE: LESS HOUSES. There are —or were at the end of June—33,32l houses in the Municipal area of Singapore, and 490,155 people live in them. That is an average of fourteen per house, and as the number living in the residences569 words
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Article101 1936-10-13 10 SINGAPORE. \nn mi hotel Special Dinner S: Dane:. GLOBE TittATKl Boulder Dam. 7.15—9.30. GBEAT UOKI.D— THt SKV TALKU The Crusades. NEW WORLD Side Shows, Cabaret, DaacXQg, Talkies. Theatres Cinemas. RITZ. GKTLANO $10 Raise. Abo So Red The Rose. With Margarett Sullavan. 7.45 11 p.m. BAFFLES HOTEL Orchestral Concert 8.15101 words
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Article398 1936-10-13 10 There can have been few more undignified episodes in the history of Malayan administration than the attempt of the F.M.S. Government to foist upon one individual, I Mr. John Hands, the sole responsibility for investigating unemployjment throughout the Federation. This is such a remarkable departure from Governments398 words
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Article96 1936-10-13 10 His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak and Dayang Valeric propose to sail from Europe by the Comorin, which leaves Marseilles on Oct. 30, and is due to arrive in Singapore on Nov. 20. Her Highness the Ranee expects to follow in the Rajputana, which leaves Marseilles96 words
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Article900 1936-10-13 10 ll.— Rhododendrons on the Ridges. (By R. E. Hoittum, M.A. F.LJS.) (Director of Gardens S.S.). The article by Mr. R. E. Hoittum which the Straits Times has published in two instalments, yesterday and today, is the first popular account of plant life at Cameron900 words
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Article657 1936-10-13 10 F. W. Moore - F. W. Moore. A Malayan At Home. (By BRIGHTON welcomes you with open to suit any purse. About 6.000 people slept on the beach free of all charges over August Eank Hol day. My friend was staying In a palatial hotel for the all-in of $8 per day657 words
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Article704 1936-10-13 10 Cll V CASSIAS. iIAVING grumbled •some timp ago j about the rather tired appearane* ,of Finlayson Green, that pleasant I courtyard of greenery in tko tempie !of Mammon, I am glad to se? that coolies have besn busy then durtihf the last week or so, cutting704 words
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Advertisement131 1936-10-13 11 lito "Vv "CABLE." Tan Willow or sm. *jfi* Black Box Calf Oxford. Plain i^j •Jgj-| v or stitchc(i T oe Cap. Solid nk^fl -o- Leather Soles. Sizes: 5 to 11. .?0."0 $10.50 "CABLE." Patent Dress Oxford. Plain Vamp or with "CABLE." Tan Grain Lome, imitation stitched cap. Very Studded Rubber131 words
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510 1936-10-13 11 FIVE MORE GIANT PLANES FOR AIR BASE. Aircraft Which Can Patrol 2,000 Miles Of Ocean. IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES IN MALAYAN STRATEGIC ZONE. London, Oct. 12. ANOTHER squadron of Singapore 111 flying-boats will arrive in Singapore early next month, thus increasing the establishment of the R.A.F.510 words
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Article93 1936-10-13 11 Make It A MILLION! -rpuE imagination grows by what J- v feeds on" is a truism that must be giving the Straits Settlemerits (Singapore) Association a severe stomach-ache. In a circular questionnaire issued to members of the Association, members are asked to reply to two questions on the93 words
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261 1936-10-13 11 A MELBOURNE message from lirltish Wireless states that the Australian Air Hoard have deeded they have no jurisdiction to ban Miss Jean Itetten from flying solo over the Tasman Sea to New Zealand, as she is flying with a British licence granted261 words
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Article23 1936-10-13 11 Fremantle. Oct. 13. The M.C.C. test cricketers arrived here today. They are very fit and were accorded a warm welcome. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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250 1936-10-13 11 JWITH the broad Dnieper River serving in place of the Mississippi, a carefully selected cast, sets and properties based on months of research, Mark Twain's classic of boyhood, Tom Sawyer is being made into a film in Russia by the Ukrainian film studios.250 words
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Article, Illustration66 1936-10-13 11 FASCISTS IN LONDON: Riots and street battles marke'' each stage of the Fascist march thrrafß Es I London which was banned by the police. This picture, received in Sin (rapors tnd?y hv a?r ma; 1 si IWI Sir Oswald Mosley, the leader of the British Union of Fascists, inspecting a66 words
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Article454 1936-10-13 11 Japanese And China's "Insincerity. CHIANG'S NAME MENTIONED. Shanghai, Oct. 13. A CERTAIN Chinese official invited the diplomatic representatives of the interested Powers to dinner on Saturday and again on Sunday to discuss military, political and economic plans and to form an anti-Japanese alignment." This sensational allegationSin Chew Jit Poh - 454 words
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Article196 1936-10-13 11 Speculators To Be Cut Out. London, Oct. 12. The British Treasury announces that the arrangements for technical co-operation with the monetary authorities of the United States have now b:-en completed and a new regulation Is being published by the Secretary to the Treasury of theReuter - 196 words
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Article64 1936-10-13 11 The Lord Chancellor, Lord Hailsham, is making excellent recovery from his illness but he does not expect to be able to resume his official duties in full until the end of the year. Reports from Zurich where the Secretary for Scotland, Sir Godfrey Collins, has beenBritish Wireless - 64 words
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Article116 1936-10-13 11 London, Oct. 13. Considerable satisfaction Is felt in London at news of the part played by British ships and the British consular authorities in what appears to bs the first Important concession to the humanitarian feelings of the outside world yet made in the Spanish civil war.British Wireless - 116 words
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Article24 1936-10-13 11 According to present arrangements the King will go to Sandringham for a few days' shooting next week. British Wireless.British Wireless - 24 words
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Article21 1936-10-13 11 The engagement is announced of Mr. Jack Morris Barkway, of Klangang Estate, Banting, and Miss Iris Hill, of Barnes, Middlesex, England.21 words
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Article265 1936-10-13 11 Germany Condemns New Concessions. HITLER MAY DEMAND MORE WARSHIPS. London, Oct. 13. yHE German Government have sent a note to Britain which, it is believed, objects to divergencies in the Ang!o-Ri!ss:;m Naval Treaty from the principles of the threePower London Naval Tn 1936, on the groundReuter - 265 words
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Advertisement43 1936-10-13 12 Qs rani the wonderful lamp MADE IN ENGLAND I A &&,C PRODUCT I SINGAPORE— KUALA LUMPUR ENGLAND ,The biggest electrical manufacturing concern in the Empire. Aaente In Perak Agent* in Negri SembUaa The KinU Bectrlcml Dtotrlbutton Co., Ltd.. Seremban Trading Co.. Ipoh Serembta43 words
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Article282 1936-10-13 12 Swift Action After $8,000 Robbery. THREE MEN FOR TRIAL. ;>< Cur Own Correspondent) Juhore lUhru, Oit. 12. A(.U.\i!II( description of the ••peed v.iUi which a police core »>u> f!u->? around the scene of i lohl-up and robber} '•thorc Bahru, wa« given in th« r« (oi.it yesterday hy282 words
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804 1936-10-13 12 GOODS AND SILVER SHIPPED AWAY. Nanking Government's Commodity Precautions. A PROFOUNDLY disturbing description of events in Shang- hai was given to the Straits Times by a leading European merchant who has just passed through Singapore on his way back to Europe. Foreign banks,804 words
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Article, Illustration65 1936-10-13 12 v. isli to form some idea of the scale of a he fore answering the questionnaire issued this week, are hnrttei to look at the houss in this picture. It is one of the Municipal houses fT European officers in the Swiss Cottage Estate, and. although65 words
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Article67 1936-10-13 12 INWARD Datch: From Netherlands India: Arrive* this afternoon. »:.i*il:is: I rom Australia: Arrives this afternoon. XI.-.1.: From Kuropc; Due Thursday night. Imperial: I rom Europe: Due Thiir.'?::- nteht. (iIIWARI) I Tii Europe: Mails close 7 p.m. toiluy. X.L.M.: To Europe. Mails clone 12 IS pm. tomorrow. t{a:itas: To67 words
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71 1936-10-13 12 r. Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumnur, Oct. 12. Tin- 800. Mr. D. H. Elias. General Manager of the F.M.S. Railways, who has bepr. trial in Bunpsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur lor more than, a month sim-p t!ic knife attack on him in the71 words
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Article25 1936-10-13 12 Pull n oi the French Army. Is In Singapore on his way to Bangkok. He Is staving at the Adelphl and will leave on Thursday.25 words
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Article197 1936-10-13 12 At The Cinema. Moderate Fare At The The Capitol. "Love On A Bet." With Geno Raymond. Wendy Barrie, Helen Broderick. RKO Radio picture. At the Capitol. Not a picture that makes film history, but one that gives amusement. The story centres round the doings197 words
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136 1936-10-13 12 LORD HARTINGTON SEES PINEAPPLE FACTORY. Lord Hartington and tiU private secretary, Mr. Boyd Shannon, accompanied by H.H. tr.e Regent of Johore, The General Adviser, Johore the Hon. Mr WE. Pepys, the acting Mentri Besar, the Hon. Dato Mohamed Salleh, the Principal Medical Officer, the Hon. Dr. G. H. Garllck, the136 words
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Article87 1936-10-13 12 RESIDENT, NEGRI SEMBILAN. Ttfr (1 T Vfam Tn \ri iYlr- U« ij "am 10 Ul HJIR. G. L. Hani, deputy president IVI of the Sin Bapore Munuipality. has bnn appoint<.d actin X British Resldent NeKri sembilan in the pUre of the on Mr jw w Hughes who goes on leave87 words
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318 1936-10-13 12 New Motion To Rescind Commissioners 9 Decision. THE subject of the Municipal. president's new $100,000 house is to be brought up again at the next ordinary meeting of the Commissioners on Friday, Oct. 30. Yesterday afternoon the deDuty prSdenf "Mr G L Ham 'received notice318 words
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Letter, Illustration185 1936-10-13 12 Is It Ugly? UGLY NUMBER PLATES ON BICYCLES. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. I am very glad that at least one keen cyclist has observed the new number plates of bicycles, and has brought up this subject In your columns. I happened to read his comments last185 words
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959 1936-10-13 14 "Windsor Lad - "Windsor Lad." Comments On Runners And Selections. By Swift Arrow 8.9 The Planter 8.8 Jacatra 8.3 Some Flirt 8.1 Penang Beauty 8.0 "ace 4— Horses— Class 3— Div. 4—s' furs. Wait-A-Bit 9.0 Upright 8.13 Chance 8.13 Metro 8.12 Woden 8.9 Cheerful Lady 8.3 Last Crusader959 words
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Article32 1936-10-13 14 1. Bay Laddie; Emperor Kublai. 2. Young Ginger; Britannia. .5. Jacatra; The Planter. 1. Upright; Sparkling Eyes. 5. Monavcen; Con Con. 6. Vapour; Lucky Star. 7. Blazonry; Silver Jubilee.32 words
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Article, Illustration19 1936-10-13 14 I AND THE. COC'TATiOfMS rK£.w\iL£D Ui.TiflAT£«-y On The. 35 \^M\ HOCH Ay£19 words
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Article346 1936-10-13 14 Exciting Match At T^abuan. (From A Correspondent) A match organised by Mr. J. A. Stanislaus. Chief Clerk, Resident's Office, Labuan, was played at the Labuan Recreation Club padang on Monday, Oct. 5, when the Government XI met the Chinese XI and a keen struggle ended in346 words
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Article168 1936-10-13 14 Teams For Today's Match On Padang. The final trial match before the selection of the Singapore XV to meet the R.N. and RAF. in the first local State match of the season on Saturday will be played on the padang today. The teams are: Possibles (in whites): W.168 words
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Article48 1936-10-13 14 London, Oct. 12. England* soccer team to play Wale* at Cardiff on Saturday ha* been selected as follow*: Holder oft (Preston), S proston (Leeds), Catlin (Sheffield Wed.), Smalley, (Wolverhampton), Barker, Keen and Crook* (Derby), Scott (Brentford), Steele (Stoke), Westwood (Bolton), Bastin (Artenal). Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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68 1936-10-13 14 Frankfurt, Oct. 12. The British motor cyclist Eric Fernihough broke the world record for a kilometre from a standing start with 159.186 kilometres per hour. The previous record was held by Ernst Henne with 151.58 kilometres. Henne riding a 500 C.C. 8.M.W., broke the world'sReuter - 68 words
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Article179 1936-10-13 14 Public Subscriptions Lower. A meeting was held in the B.C.C. lounge yesterday evening to form a general committee to arrange once again the Singapore New Year 3ea and land sports. It was sUted tha subscriptions were down by $300 over the previous year HE. the Governor, Sir179 words
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Article421 1936-10-13 14 Affects Scores In Seremban Shoot. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Oct. 12. Abu Bakar, the well-known Cuala Lumpur rifleman, was preent at the Temiang Rifle Range on Sunday, when the local branch of he B.R.A. held a shoot under the onditions of the Overseas Postal rlatch. AReuter - 421 words
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Advertisement65 1936-10-13 14 j j INVEST in a PYRENE THE CHEAPEST WAY TO INSURE YOUR CAR AGAINST FIRE LIKE THE FAMOUS CAR YOU ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED to "INVEST IN" THERE IS LITTLE DEPRECIATION ON A PYRENE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND IT HAS A HIGH RESALE VALUE MADE BY THE PYRENE CO., LTD, The Largest65 words
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Advertisement108 1936-10-13 14 it Take the wheel of a Packard 120 and get the "feel" of Vk mi power that surges front the matchless straight-eight 1/ motor. Note how obediently the car responds to your 11 If slightest touch. Revel in its luxurious riding quality and II roomy comfort. And as you drive,108 words
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709 1936-10-13 15 Some Good Hockey On The Padang. Colts "A" 2; S.R.C. "A" 1. A BRILLIANT goal by J. Reutens with a first-timer in the last two minutes of play, gave the Colts "A" a creditable victory over the S.R.C. "A" at hockey709 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-10-13 15 V. (han (the winner), on the left, and J. C. Koss finalists in the St. Andrew's School boxing tournament. Straits Times Photograph.22 words
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Article, Illustration372 1936-10-13 15 The finals of the St. Andrew's School boxing tournament yesterday afternoon provided much good sport and some of the contestants revealed a pleasing standard of sknl. Most of the bouts between the bigger boys were exceptionally close. The best fight was that In which372 words
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Article36 1936-10-13 15 A general meeting of old boys of the Mercantile Institution will be held at the Institution hall at 209, Queen Street, on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. to consider the formation of an Old Boys' Association.36 words
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Article155 1936-10-13 15 May Meet Flowers Or Al Rivers. A Filipino boxer with a good record has just arrived in Singapore Young Narsing, from Manila. He Is under contract to Mr. C. A. Bell and will probably be matched against Tiger Flowers or Al Rivers. Narsing is tali, standing 5155 words
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136 1936-10-13 15 Americans To Meet The Cubs. The Cubs' baseball team will clash v/ith the American Association's nine this evening on the SRC. ground at 5 p.m. These two rivals have already met twice. The first time the A. A. trounced the Cubs rather severely, and136 words
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Article91 1936-10-13 15 Lawn Tennis Berkeley (Cal), Oct. 12. In the Pacific Coast mixed doubles final Mrs. Wills Moody and Budge beat Miss Helen Jac*s and Henry Culley 5—7, 10—8, &-4. The match was resumed from overnight, when it was discontinued owing to darkness at sot-all. Budge also retained91 words
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Article49 1936-10-13 15 London, Oct. 12. The steeplechase jockey Billy Stott died suddenly from heart failure. He was 37. Stott was champion steeplechase and i hurdle Jockey from 1927 to 1932. His mount Pelorous Jack fell at the last I hurdle in the 1933 Grand National when leading. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article125 1936-10-13 15 The Man Who Invented The "Googly." A Reuter telegram announces tli2 death, from heart failure, of B. J. T. Bosanquct, the famous amateur cricketer of pre-war days, and inventor o* the "googly" the ball which "break! the wrong way." Bernard Bosanquet— known to the; cricket world asReuter - 125 words
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Article45 1936-10-13 15 Sydney, Oet li. Play in the E-.irdsk-r-C-regory testimonial match, followins the first inninss tie of 385, continued Richardson's team in their second innings compiled 180 ivVard 100>; Bradman's team 92 for three wickets. The match will be ed tomorrcv.-.— Tauter.45 words
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Article644 1936-10-13 15 " ECHO - "ECHO." M. C. C. Land Today Can They Regain The Ashes?— The S. G. C "Stymie" Final —"Pat" Won, But Sym Gave Him A Scare. Conducted by •V^HE M.C.C. team arrive at Frc.nantLe j today and proceed this evening to Perth, where the opening match of their644 words
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Advertisement90 1936-10-13 15 |jfl| THURSDAY, OCT. 15th At The HEW- WORLD ARENA f%^ 2 GREAT MAIN EVENTS THAT IS THL TALK 0F THE WHOLE TOWN YG. FRESCO Wttr MEETS ■I C. HENRY It VOTING:-6o°b uy Inn will Win! WB MJ 40 c »ay Frisco will K.O. Him SEE THE VERDICT OK THURSDAY 15th.90 words
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Advertisement21 1936-10-13 15 "MUST BC.F&£&g@ Bsm G3SMI SELL IT. PBP BRINKS IT." "ATTABOY g OPIM tHR UP FRASER NEAVE LTD. distributors for tiger beer.21 words
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Letter471 1936-10-13 16 FASCISM EXTENDING TO GIBRALTAR. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— "lnternational Committee," In-ter-departmental Committee," "Advisory Committee." "Ministerial Commltt ce M I think I missed one or two more. Anyhow all these ornaments wero sit up for dealing with "questions out of the Spanish Neutrality What471 words
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Letter408 1936-10-13 16 EIGHTEEN DESIGNS: NO AWARD. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Recently a competition was instituted in Penang for a Francis Light Memorial. A premium of $100 was offered for the best design. Although some 18 designs were submitted, no award was made. I believe it would408 words
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Letter80 1936-10-13 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— A girl on her marriage adopts her husband's surname and I understand it is the common practice or etiquette to address her In correspondence by her husband's Initials as well. Is this correct, and. If so. why in80 words
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Article23 1936-10-13 16 The Labour conference by 1,728,000 card votes to 592,000 rejected the application of the Communist Party lor affiliation to the Labour Party.— Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article, Illustration82 1936-10-13 16 The wedding took place at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Penang, on Thursday, of Mr. James FairweaUier, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fairweather of Montrose, Angus, Scotland, and Miss Irene Lee Earl, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smale of Plymouth, Devon, England. The bride82 words
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Article40 1936-10-13 16 Never since the abandonment of the gold standard by Great Britain have we found ourselves in a situation so rich in hope for the future and in the Immediate possibilities statjs the League Economic Committee's report which was unanimously adopted.40 words
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Article255 1936-10-13 16 LONDON MEETING SCENES. Following uproar at a meeting held by the Ealing Labour and Communist Parties at Ealing Town Hall to discuss Spain, James Thomas Eldridge, aged 20. of Southall. was charged at Ealing with causing grievous bodily harm to John Edgar Wynn. cf Acton. Mr. Wait255 words
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Article144 1936-10-13 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. 10 Fatimah binte Jamal and Hltam binte Jamal were this morning charged before Inche Abdul Rauf, Third Magistrate, with attempting to evade payment of customs duty on three pieces of Batik sarongs and six yards of cloth. Wan Abdullah bin144 words
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Article32 1936-10-13 16 /nbers to the League will benefit Vj a windfall next year when, owing to the devaluation of the Swiss franc their contributions will be reduced all round by 20 per cent. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article346 1936-10-13 16 Empire Responds To Appeal For Subscriptions. •THERE has been a world-wide response to the appeal for subscriptions, for a national memorial to His late Majesty Kins Georee V, and.j as it is thought that the people of this Colony will not wish to lac behind346 words
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Advertisement27 1936-10-13 16 Commercial Union ASSURANCE COMPANY., LTD. Inc. in England ASSETS £60.000.000 INSURANCES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Branch Offices: SINGAPORE and IPOH Phone 5271 or 99 Manager A. C. POTTS.27 words
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Advertisement99 1936-10-13 16 r s V KAw x2j£v^g\ r,'/'* HISTORY I N EVERY -CfV 1 BOTTLE r ail BOUSTEfID CO., LTD. r«"TK™ N W«?f A lgß^^^__ g^g^BL >• i J&** KODACHROME J5/w Of course you'll want full-color Kodachrome movies of the colorful out-door scenes. For such shots, Kodachroms Is v, fedjlj the obvious99 words
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Article673 1936-10-13 17 Japan's Unity Praised. UIS Exalted Eminence Maulana Shah Muhamed Abdul Aleem Siddiqqui, the noted Moslem theologian and missionary who is now in Singapore on his way back to India, after a missionary tour in the Far East, gave a lecture at the South Bridge Road Mosque under673 words
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Article427 1936-10-13 17 Attitude Of The Moors. Tetuan. Many rumours have been spread concerning the situation In the Spanish Zone of Morocco, most of them sketchy and many wildly erratic. Were it not for the civil war in Spain, it could be said that conditions in the Spanish Zone427 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-10-13 17 "Sweet Lavender." one of the prettiest tableaux, which took flr»t pri«c in the Bideford (Devon) annual Carnival.17 words
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Article222 1936-10-13 17 PACIFIC GROl'I» NOW ANNEXED. PROCLAMATION ON PALM TREES. Auckland (Hew Zealand). "This island belongs to King Edward VIII." This proclamation, reaffirming Britain's title to a number of islands in the Phoenix group in the South PadBe, has been pasted on notice boards attached to palm trees222 words
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Article545 1936-10-13 17 TRAINING CENTRES IN ENGLAND. EX-SERVICE MEN'S WELFARE. Since the end of the Great War the problem of finding employment for disabled ex-Service men has engaged the constant attention of the King's Roll National Council, the British Legion, and the various Service organisations to which the welfare545 words
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Article226 1936-10-13 17 One The Rabbi Of Berlin Synagogue. Berlin. Interest attaches to the arrest of four Zionist leaders here because hitherto this movement has not bee.i interfered with in Germany. It enJoyed this freedom on the ground that it tended to draw Jews away from the Reich. The226 words
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Advertisement368 1936-10-13 17 Try This New BEAUTY TRICKi Try this simple plan to-day. It never Jails. It will (jive you a fascinating girlish complexion that will be the admiration and tnvy of your friends. Carefully < smooth all over your face and neck, i Tokalon Winisliin^Skinfood. Thenlightly dust ovtr with f.ice powder for368 words
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Advertisement194 1936-10-13 17 > I HBh^^H| what you want IF you think you have an inferiority complex a sense that makes you selfconscious, backward, unenterprising, while others forge ahead and you lag behind— try a course of PHOSFERINE. In nine cases out of ten this inferiority complex is no more than a state194 words
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Article, Illustration2748 1936-10-13 18 OUR LONDON LETTER. How Franc Devaluation Will Benefit Britain. From Our Own Corresponded London Oct. 1. AFF GOLD After the surprise announcement by the British, French and United States Governments at the week-end the French mber, following a debate lasting 25 hours, approved the I ill for the devaluation of2,748 words
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Advertisement230 1936-10-13 18 iWZ J\ "^"ss/ Physicians VS^. V^Otfc*- > p *f** t *«lv recommend \Z~\\ttk'Y^==\ l^" 1 1 l«bl«U L\ \y XCC tM\ Oiat t "Whtu* r 1 MTrf\Vs-\ *"d lh««« hay« proved /55 tt »N k fe^ssA eful •nonttiwi fflES^^^^Kr^kD o not cnJaniicr \nur Jjp£ health h> taking ineffective I £nd230 words
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Advertisement223 1936-10-13 18 l^t-— "'.'^A Study this diagram— see hoto lh« lrr"" *"Vi^S Pro-phy-lac-tic Pcrma-Crip reaches I'L^tA in and around ercry part of all tha f.'.-'\ Vi— -^*>^jL back tcetli. Only a brush uith a tu J te d em/ ran do this. \k Lwm SOLD YELLOW BOX Ordinary tooth brushes <lo not223 words
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Article451 1936-10-13 19 POLICEMAN'S "I DID NOT WANT TO." SHOP MANAGER WHO WAS WARNED. A complaint that a shop manager was marched to the police station like a felon" was made by Mr. J. D. Cass wc'.l at Croydon Police-court. Walter Howard, of Beverely-road. Anerley, was summoned for obstruct451 words
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Article, Illustration166 1936-10-13 19 AFTER a year spent in the polar regions of Northern Iceland and Lapland, the Oxford University Expedition arrived home at Hays Wharf, London, on the Nordkap 11. They have brought back with them 16 husky dogs fot Whipsnade. Zoo 11 fully grown and five puppies born on the voyage home.166 words
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Article23 1936-10-13 19 The Mangkunegoro and the Ratu Timur of Solo will go to Holland to attend the wedding of Princes. 1 Juliana and Prince Bernard.23 words
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Article157 1936-10-13 19 Charge Dismissed Benjamin Rose, aged 56, proprietor of the Woolpack public-house, Minories, E.C., was charged at Guildhall with keeping a common gaming house at that address. He pleaded not guilty. Detective-Inspector Hallows said that he went to the Woolpack and saw a machine known157 words
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Article32 1936-10-13 19 Bombay. Tata's Karachi-Madras air service will be operated via Bombay from Oct. 6. Accordingly, the last northbound and south-bound services this year will pass through Poona on Oct. 2.32 words
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Article39 1936-10-13 19 Geneva, Oct. 10 The League Council has decided to convene a conference of the central authorities of countries in the Middle and Far East at Bandoeng on Feb. 2, 1937, to discuss sociological questions. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article47 1936-10-13 19 The general council of the Belgian Socialist Party has passed a resolution declaring non-intervention in Spain is a betrayal of dmocracy and demanding the whole question be reopened. Telegrams in this sens? have been sent to M. Van Zseland, Mr. Baldwin, M. Blum and M. Stalin.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article317 1936-10-13 19 EXPORTS INCREASED BY £10,928,759. A bright future for New Zealand trade is indicated by Mr. Robert Boulter, H.M. Trade Commissioner in his report on economic and commercial conditions published by the Department of Overseas Trade. The prosperity of New Zealand— which, the report states, has317 words
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Advertisement77 1936-10-13 19 PYRAMID the handkerchief to be proud of To look smart, you have to carry a Pyramid handkerchief. When your girl friends see it, they will admire your good taste. The girls also use Pyramid of a smaller size, of course. Pyramid Is known for its distinctive designs and fine quality77 words
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Advertisement847 1936-10-13 19 Not a Drug, but a Vital Cell- Food REGIS tC*^E *r For the Veins. Arteries and Heart NO ailment resulting from poor or sluggish circulation of the blood can resist the curative action of Elasto. Varicose veins are forgotten and soon disappear, tho heart becomes steady, the arteries supple, skin847 words
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Article, Illustration97 1936-10-13 20 Th« wedding took place in 3t Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, last Friday, of Mr. Frank Edward Anson Blackwood Sewell and Miss Phyllis Patricia Coloman. The Bishop of Singapore, the Right Rev. B. C. Roberts, officiated The picture shows a group taken after the wedding, left to right. Mr. E. H. Coleman.97 words
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Article, Illustration38 1936-10-13 20 1 t the second year m succession Freddie Di::on, driving a Rllcy, won the Royal Automobile Club international Tourist Trophy race at Belfast. Photo shows: Dixon's car, with C. Dodson driving, taking the Dundonald hairpin during the race.38 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-10-13 20 What Is surely the most pleasantly situated badminton court In Malaya is now being constructed under cancpy of a group of venerable trees on Fort Canning hill. Singapore.28 words
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Article, Illustration88 1936-10-13 20 The Walker Cup Go f competition b.tween Biitain and America was played on the Pine Valley Li I Jersey. This course is so difficult that it is known to golfers as "Satan's Acres" or ''Man's inhumanity to man." Dr. W. Tweddell, the British captain, says: "We are used to wide,88 words
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Advertisement77 1936-10-13 20 It is pleasant to have possessions that reflect a high standard of quality and they are all the more pleasant if the price you have paid for ownership is low. In Cpel you will find that balance needed to make a car really worth while: that balance between economy /£====~--_^<^2fif^^!r>sMM77 words
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