The Straits Times, 23 October 1936
1936-10-23
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Title Section39 1936-10-23 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA, Hi) PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCTOHER 23, 1936 PRICE 1 0 CENTS The Straits Times M PWJES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.39 words
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Advertisement305 1936-10-23 1 SINGAPORE! 140. CECIL ST. CPHONE 5471)* tJi! V W^'^nM It costs less to own a GENERAL M General Electric (of U.S.A.) Sealed-In-Steel Now give* double the cold and u*c» even Ie»» current than ever 7T^\^L^- \Jk H Research keeps (ieneral Electric (of U.S.A.) years tW"~~ P P i ahead— ahiays.305 words
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Advertisement85 1936-10-23 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST. CPHOr:c 3680 liiiijl' ROBINSON'S ■M&^%WH delicious tea and coffee WsHLYROASTfi B B^@®f?f?ll[l/^ FINEST CROUND PER i Ib. TIN s $0.40 Ilh /P C FFEE PER lb> TIN $o'7o0 70 W4fi™< V^^P ROASTED GROUND AND ET^ TENDED ON OUR PRE- PER 2 Ib. TIN J. M-3585 words
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38 1936-10-23 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mrs. T. Kennard deeply appreciates the many letters and telegrams of sympathy received, and floral tributes so kindly sent, on the death of her husband. She hopes to acknowledge each one personally In due mure38 words
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Advertisement392 1936-10-23 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertiser* In these columns tti/i copies of testimonial*. Do not send orr.-tiab. AMBITIOUS men obtain highly-paid appointments In Commerce, Industry, Shipping. Banking. Insurance, and the Public Services through postal tuition with The School of Accountancy. Many thousands of The School's former students now392 words
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Advertisement570 1936-10-23 2 WANTED WANTED TO RENT— Unfurnished house. Suitable for residence, 4 or 5 rooms. Preferred with tennis. Apply Telephone 7239. MOTOR VEHICLES t'SED CARS— Aust::is. Fiat. GraharrfPalge. Hillman. Morris, etc. Eastern Auto Co.. Ltd.. Singapore. 9 H.P. STANDARD SPECIAL for sale. Siloing roof saloon, 1933. 32.000 miles, 30 m.p.g., $900. Apply570 words
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Advertisement870 1936-10-23 2 MISCELLANEOUS iOU CAN HAVE IHE SUNDAX TIMES delivered to you every week for three months for $1.60. General Manager. Sunday Times IF SOU HAVE RELATIVES OR FRIENDS Overseas have the Straits Budget posted tc them every week $14 yearly including postage, outside Malaya. $13.20 within Malaya. Orders accompanied by remittances870 words
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Advertisement811 1936-10-23 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of charming-design, well-made, cross-grain pattern, polished-wax Teak tt Rattan Sitting, Dining tc Bedroom furniture of every description, new model Singer Treadle sewing machine with accessories, H.M.V. doublespring motor table grand model gramophone with self -releasing automatic brake and No. 5A soundbox, electric oscillating table fans, plug811 words
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Advertisement778 1936-10-23 2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the piece goods business carried on by KAVENNA MOHAMED IBRAHIM as Sole Proprietor at No. IC4, Arab Street. Singapore, under the name and style of K. MOHAMED IBRAHIM" was on Oct. 21. 1936 purchased r».nd acquired by KAVENNA MOONA MOHAMED ISMAIL and778 words
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Advertisement360 1936-10-23 2 BUSINESS CARDS Ere i MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. RAPHAELS ALMANAC. The Prophetic Ifessengei for 1937. Predictions of the Events and the W.ather that will occur m each month. Numerous Uselul Tables \v [tics and Astrology. PRICE 50 cents. Poet.360 words
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Miscellaneous190 1936-10-23 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sinsnporc Within Outside Without Maiava Postage Monlhlv S 300 i 4 00 S 2.50 QuarterlT S x 50 $\Z.9*- S 7.50 Halt reariy Ji:nn vmoo S15.00 yearly V1I.00 $4800 {39 00 \utr.— Outstalici. hrincs s:iouM include |b* usual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and ;n<itriirtions for CLASSIFIED190 words
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Advertisement672 1936-10-23 3 P. &0. BRITISH INDIA 1 AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England.) GI MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES OOVERNMENT. A LON s P^N i AND PAR EAST OUTWARD FRGM LONDON FOB CHINA Due y Tonnage Spore I 1 1936 I gsn o£h°li 6,810 NOV. 18 t rOMOMN 15 000 Nov. 30672 words
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Advertisement578 1936-10-23 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YISEN KAISHA) 1 INERAL PASSENGER AGENTS I FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. .•aides. MaiseUles. London, Antwerp and Rotterdam «j Vessels Tonnage Due Sail W CATORI MARU 10.000 Oct 28 29 CASHIMA MARU 10.000 NOT 11 12 1 fASUKUNI MARU 12.000 NOV. 24578 words
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Advertisement532 1936-10-23 3 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OLIDAY CRUISE Dec. 18th. 1936 to Jan. Bth, 1937, 1 by the new and modern f M/S "ERRIA" 14.700 Tons Displacement to AIGON and BANGKOK LL CABINS HAVE ADJOINING PRIVATE BATH. WOY 3 WEEKS VACATION AT SEA J ND TOURING INDO CHINA AND SIAM MODERATE FARES Independent Overland532 words
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Advertisement208 1936-10-23 3 rstt^rnYTtnersl S3 Tourist Class S Tl AMERICAN! STYLE I £72.0.8 I m SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. leautlful public rooms: Swimming pool— talking Motion Pictures. Delicious mealslot and cold running water In each Stateoom. Cabins for two or nore- passengers ritfi real beds— Modern208 words
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Advertisement1057 1936-10-23 3 BK BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Kb low Steamship Oo (193!) LtA team Ship Co Ltd. and China Mutual The Cunard White "tar Ltd. team Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Ste.rashlp Co. Ltd. he StralU Steamship Co, Ltd. The Australian Oriemil I.l* L«. he China Navigation Co.. Ud The1,057 words
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Article157 1936-10-23 4 The following passengers from Malawi left for Europe m the Rawalplndl this morning:— F Sgt. Mrs. H. J. Ayre, Cpl. Si Mrs. R. H. Bain and 2 children, Mrs. T. t, r, Barbour. Mr. R. L. Brookings, Mr. R. P. Cpl. Mrs. W. Curran and 4 Ifr. C. H.157 words
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22 1936-10-23 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE—LONDON. The a\v m~ ch^aL'hed from Singapore on Oci. 14 was delivered m London c:i Oct. 22 (8 days).22 words
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Article174 1936-10-23 4 The following were passc-r.s.rs by Dutch planes: Arrived from N.E.I, by KLM plane Perkoetoet on Saturday: Mr. Ignacio Fiminez Martin. Mr. B. C. Hi.rt, Mr. Schupf, Mr. Koops Mr. R. Brookings. Left for Medan. India and Europe by KLM plane P.rkoeto:t on Saturday: Mr. Koops, for Medan;174 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article103 1936-10-23 4 Friday, October 23. Ships alongside the Wharves er expected to arrive KEPPEL HARBOUR Main Whaif Lch. Mars, Lch. Curlew. Oil Wharf Cardium. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Pagar Sheers Wharf Nil. Albert Dock Victoria Dock Caisson, Barge "Chang." Victoria Dock Nil. Keppcl Harbour103 words
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Article119 1936-10-23 4 Likelihood Of Four Vessels It is rumored that the Canadian Pacific Railway Company will soon placi an order for four new ships with tonnage totalling approximately 102,500. If carried out this will be the largest shipbuilding ccntract ever placed m Great Britain by a single company.119 words
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Article304 1936-10-23 4 Ml, fiengkalls. P. dc Kock, Padang. Pafcan Baroe. Slak it 6. Fandjang (Ampang) 3 P«n Medan (Tlnombo) 3 p.m. Australia. New Zealand. Java ana Timor Dllly by air (Qantas) 1 nm. Aden (By Train) 1 p.m. North America except W. Canada Si W States of USA. (By304 words
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Article118 1936-10-23 4 Mails from Europe etc. (London) expected today, Oct., 23, by air (Imperial) wlll be delivered to boxho'.ders at 8 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow Oct. 24, at 8.25 a.m. Mails from Europe (London parcel mails) expected today, Oct. 23. by P. O. by (Carthage) will be delivered118 words
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Article134 1936-10-23 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By K.LJtt." Malls will close at Malacca as follows' Today. China. Japan, East Siberia, Philippines, Western U.S.A. and Western Canada (Carthsse) 8 p.m. •Great Britain, and Places Served via Great Britain, Europe, (Supplementary) (Rawalpindi) 6134 words
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Article64 1936-10-23 4 Oct. 21: Kofuku Maru, China Mara (Jap.); Fusljama (Ital.); Prachatlpok. Asdang (Slam.); Saale (Ger.); Silver Gull (Brit.); Cap Tourane (Fch.); Pasir, Makasser, Tobelo, Silindoeng, Van Heutsz, Kullt (Dut.). Oct. 22: Tomohon, Tidore, Van Outhcorn, Van der Lyn (Dut); Elise. Norden (Nor.); Oldenburg (Gar): Boribat (Siam.); Gorgon, Kedah. Scott HarU-y.64 words
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Article23 1936-10-23 4 The Pope on Ocl 8 received at the Vatican 58 English pilgrims, who were conducted by Mgi. Amigo, Roman Catholic Bishop of Southwark.23 words
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Article224 1936-10-23 4 NAZI ATTACK ON LEAGUE. "MISCHIEF-MAKING BUSYBODIES." decision of the League Council to ask Poland to assume responsibility for a solution of the Danzig problem. The line taken here, on official inspiration. Is that this is an attempt by the League to stir up bad blood t-ctween u-.-v, o _j D^ionH224 words
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Article277 1936-10-23 4 The fOQuvrtng iv.wly added CODnction and nction bookr will be ready jf^issue at Bnffles Library on Satura' Book of Battles, Illustrated, George Philip Baker; Giants on Parade: Some Sporting Reminiscences, B Bennison; Admiral Togo. Illustrated. R. V. C Bodley; Spain Today: Revolution and Counter-Re-volution, Edward Conze: The Memoir:277 words
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Article169 1936-10-23 4 FRENCH NAVY SPEED UP. BUILDING PLANS TO nr r, XJ A "v*/-iT^rw LHAINIn^U. Tarls. Oct 6. m face of the German naval building programme, France is spc ii i the renovation of her own tv Already it has been brou^l up-to-date by the scrapping cf obsolote ships and the launching169 words
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Advertisement522 1936-10-23 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS. F.M.3. RLYS. ANr SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5131. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (incorporated In England) CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VIII MAY 1937. Early Booking Is strongly advised. Travel CANADIAN PACIFIC FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First and Cabin class from522 words
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Advertisement19 1936-10-23 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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Advertisement352 1936-10-23 4 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. COMPANY. Oncorporated tn Ensttncn. Oneorpoimttd a 0.8 A.) DOSTON. NFW YORK A BAF.T-MOKIS 'ELLERMAN- LINK VU CAPK O> GO OPK Due dali9 FOR HAVRE. LONDON. STEEL NAVIGATOR Oct. 25 Oc' 33 BOTTERDAM A HAMBURGL BTEEI PEAFARFR Not 23 N)» j« PTFKI PrrENTIRT Dpc352 words
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Miscellaneous460 1936-10-23 4 Malayan Meteorological Service Daily Weather Report. Stations Yescerday Last night max. rain- bright mm temp, fall s'shlne temp •P ins. hrs. °F West. Coast. Alor Star 87 1.08 3.1 73 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 84 Nil 7.1 73 Sitlawan 83 0.08 1.8 75 Buklt Jeram 86 0.06 2.8 72 Malacca 86460 words
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Article61 1936-10-23 5 CARRIAGEWAYS ON ANCIENT ROAD. For a distance of five and a half miles, one of trn most modern highways which is undergoing conversion to dual carriageways with space for footpaths and cycle tracks, will run along the exact line of the 2000-year-old Roman Fosse Way. The stopBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Article103 1936-10-23 5 Charges Against Four Chinese. PUR Chinese named Teh Chwee Teoh, Teh Heng Piew, Teh Siah Kiam and Soh Ah Chuah were produced before Mr. E. E. Colman in the fifth court yesterday and charged with having been in possession of 460 lbs. of dutiable tobacco. They were arrested103 words
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Article113 1936-10-23 5 Visit This Week To England. London, Oct. 22. A party of German ex-servicemen under the leadership of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha will arrive at Southampton docks at noon tomorrow, where they will be met by representatives of the British Legion of exservicemen whose guests they will beBritish Wireless - 113 words
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Article65 1936-10-23 5 £1,000,000 To Extend Scheme Of Electrification London, Oct. 22. The Southern Railway have decided to spend £1.000,000 on the continuation of the electrification of its outer 'suburban system as far as Reading, and at the same time to complete the electrification of various smaller sections m the AldershotBritish Wireless - 65 words
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449 1936-10-23 5 Arabs Organise A Strong Anti-Jewish Boycott. Jerusalem. Oct. 21. THE Palestine trouble entered a new phase when the Arabs, taking advantage of the present pause, began to organise a strong antl-Jewlsh boycott. Pickets are stationed near Jewish shops In Jerusalem with the object or preventingReuter - 449 words
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Article111 1936-10-23 5 Servant's Lapse. QLEADING guilty to a charge of having committed criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of $14.06 Choo Sing, a perk i seller was yesterday convicted by Mr. A. D. York in the third court, and sentence was postponed to Oct. 27, bail111 words
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Article39 1936-10-23 5 A feature at the Victoria Hotel. Port Darwin, Australia, is the 'Aviator's Room.' scribbled on the walls of which are the signatures of many of the airpioneers who have won fame by their flights on the great England-Australia route.39 words
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Letter129 1936-10-23 5 Finances To Be Placed On Sound Basis. London. Oct. 21. Sir Ralph Wedgwood, general .manager of the London and North Eastern Railway, is going to India with I Mr. W. A. Stanles, chief mechanical engineer of the London Midland and Scottish line, as two members of theBritish Wireless - 129 words
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Article136 1936-10-23 5 "Views Still Net In Complete Ace- Nanking, 0.-:. 21. Gon. Chang Chun, Foreign Minister, and Mr. S. Kawagoe, Japar.cse Ambassador, m-it again this afternoon, but according to a Foreign Office communic.u?, "the views exchanged were still net in complete accord and a I further meeting in the near136 words
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Article141 1936-10-23 5 THEATRICAL COSTUMES STOLEN. Chinese Hound Over. IN binding him over to be of good behaviour for a period of six months, in a surety of $50, Mr. A. D. York, in the third court yesterday remarked that if Choo Boon Siong, who was charged with theft in a dwelling of141 words
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Advertisement451 1936-10-23 5 ROXY THEATRE OOMC LARLY TO ENJOY THE MOST INTERESTING AND SPECTACULAR OPENING SEQUENCES OF T!IIS RECORD LENGTH PRODUCATION. PERFORMANCES COMMENCE 5.30 9.15 SHARP Matinees, Tomorrow and Sunday. ■HIE MURDER MAN' also 'CLOSE SHAVE' J#G*!^ THE LATEST AMERICAN l **^B Flameless Windproof »Lf^ LEKTROUTE K| CIGARETTE-LIGHTER Importers KIAN GWAN (MALAYA) LTD.451 words
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Advertisement17 1936-10-23 5 NEW NUMBER JUST OUT/ fg): WORLD'S PROGRAMMES LATEST TOPICS* AT All NEWSAGENTS For tne Veins, Arteries Heart.17 words
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Advertisement40 1936-10-23 5 |!l =rREADY I •Nov. 18th Straits Times Annual MAKE SURE OF YOUR COPY ORDER NOW THE NSW WORLD CABARET TEA DANCE (Admission Free) THURSDAY SATURDAY. SUNDAY. AFTER DINNER DANCES (Admission 50 Cts.) EVERY NIGHT FROM 9 P. M. TO MIDNIGHT.40 words
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Miscellaneous296 1936-10-23 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing ROXY, KATONG: The Great Ziegthis daily feature to give feld With William Powell. 5.C0. 9.15. readers a comprehensive summary REGAL: Arabian Nights. Hinduof entertainments, meetings, sports stani talkie. 6.15, 9.15. events, social functions and other MARLBOROUGH: Ghost Goes West. outstanding happenings.296 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article409 1936-10-23 6 "Tin Deadlock Now Serious." From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Oct. 23. Interest m the local market, as well as m those up-country, is almost entirely centred m the recent announcement of the I.T.C. The London Metal market cables that they believe that the tin deadlock is now409 words
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Article77 1936-10-23 6 The following Kedah Government! appointments have been made with effect from Oct. 17, 193 C: Cho Mohd. Slain bin Che Mohd. Arlffin to act as Private Secretary to H.H. the Sultan j of Kedah; Syed Idrus bin Syed: Mashur to act as Assistant District! Officer. Kuiim; Wan Baser77 words
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Article21 1936-10-23 6 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers Singapore, October 23, 10 a.m.21 words
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Article564 1936-10-23 6 All shares quoted above are fully paid Issue Val. Fraser &d. Lyall EvhU Buyers Sellers Buyers tellers Ampat Tin 4/- 4/4 4/- 4/4V4 £1 Asam Kumbang 26/6 28/6 26/6 28/6 £1 Austral Malay 52/6 54/6 53/- 54/5/- Ayer Hitam 15/6 16/3 15/- 16/1 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.80 1.70 1.80564 words
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Article400 1936-10-23 6 nicA uiu.» UIV. 1.1U l.OU l.]g 1.Z3 2 2 do 7^2% Prefs. 1.62& 1.67 '/i 1.62»/ 2 1 72 »4 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 lO.OOn. 8.00 lOOOri. £1 £1 B.A.T 6.10.0 6.15.0 6.12.6 6.17.6 1 1 DM. Broadcasting 0.90 1.00 0 90 1 00 10 5 B. M.400 words
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Article179 1936-10-23 6 87r 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar 31 Sept 30 108 J'^% 19CT red. 1947 1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 111 iV s 1C09 red. 1955 $1,000,000 int Mar. 31 fJept. 30 120 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Mai. 31 Sept. 30 114 5% 192C red. 1956-66179 words
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Article349 1936-10-23 6 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Allenby 1.50 1.60 1.55 1.65 Alor Gajah 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.20 Amal. Malay 1.80 1.85 1.70 1.85 Ayer Hitam 1.30 1.40 1.35 1.45 Ayer Molek 1.02»i 1.12>-> 1.05 1.12>/ 2 Ayer Panas 1.55 1.65 1.57 1.62 Bassett 060349 words
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Article196 1936-10-23 6 The following the exchange rates, this morning according to the daily circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporat'.^n:--SELLING London IT 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 London I months' sight 2/4lb Lyons, demand 1225 Hamburg demand i4l 1 New York demand 57 Montreal deinan-1 56 15/16196 words
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Article85 1936-10-23 6 Noon. Today. No. 1 X. R. S. S. m cases (F. 0.8.) Oct. 27 9/16 27% Good F. A. Q. m cases (F. 0.8.) Oct. 27 7/16 271/2 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 27% 27 Vi November 27 2 2785 words
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Article349 1936-10-23 6 London, Oct. 22. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stoci: Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless ether wise stated: •New York prices quoted h. US run The above are dealers' middle prices: Jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp duly are not Included day. or Fall349 words
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Article95 1936-10-23 6 London, Oct. 22. The following -ere closing mean rates: Paris 105 7/32 Stockholm 19.39". New York 4.88",; Athens 550 sellers Montreal 4.885. Bucharest 670 sellers Brussels 29.03 R:r 4^4 Geneva 21.28's «°!]er: official Amsterdam 9.0 C Eeleradf 214 Milan 92 15/16 BJ-iiios Aires unq'uotec. Berlin 12.16 Montevideo 39 795 words
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Article368 1936-10-23 6 Initial Revenue Of £273,600. The first accounts of I'm Cablet Investment Trust. Ltd.. rot the period July IG. 1935, 1 > Jun? 20. 19HC. show that revenue totalled 273.572. Administrative expenses ub k b ,*d £6.506. directors' (cos .£4.350. iir.d interest amounting to £79.856 'less other interest368 words
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Article203 1936-10-23 6 .Singapore, October 23. 12 noon. IJuyer Seller Java Cube 9 50 White Muntok Pepper 17 50 White Pepper 17 Black Pepper 9 25 Mixed Copra 5.60 5 60 *Sundried Copra 5 85 Small Flake Tapioca 5 25 Fair Flake Tapioca 4 50 Mfo Pearl raploca f> 25 Small Pearl203 words
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Advertisement25 1936-10-23 6 ROYAL EXCHANGF ASSURANCE. (incorporated m Knglnnd A-l). 1720} FIRE. MARINE, LIFE. MOTOR CAP. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Band Chanters. Singapore. APB 1.25 words
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Advertisement8 1936-10-23 6 SOLE AGENTS: McALISTER CO., LTD (Incorporated hi 8.5.)8 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article217 1936-10-23 7 Monthly Imports From Japan Rise By $298,000. TTIERE was a further drop in the gross value of Malaya's 1 foreign trade during the month of September, statistics showing that the gross value was $93,345,000 compared with $95,140,000 in August and $111,096,000 in July. A favourable217 words
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Article90 1936-10-23 7 Strong Demand For Coppers: Gilt-Edge Weak London, Oct. 21. On the Stock Exchange the strong demand for coppers was again an outstanding feature, though profittaking subsequently reduced Initial advances. Oils ran a close second In popularity but gilt edged securities were weak. Cocoa was strong and then became90 words
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Article20 1936-10-23 7 The International Chamber of Commerce Is investigating methods for promoting further co-operation between air transport and land and sea transport.20 words
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Article724 1936-10-23 7 BUT CANNOT PAY ON THE NAIL. SHOULD CREDIT BE GRANTED? Mr ED. Money, chairman of the Brcoklands Selangor Rubber Company Limited, at the ordinary general meet- ing of the company held In London last month referred In the following terms to the reported shortage of raw724 words
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289 1936-10-23 7 SI AM MUST ACCEPT I. T. C.'s FINAL OFFER. Alternative Unlimited Production. London Oct. 22. "THE Siamese proposals at yesterday's meeting of the 1 ITC. scarcely differed from those previously rejected by the committee says the Amsterdam Correspondent of the Financial Times, who adds that the meeting to be held289 words
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Article45 1936-10-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Oct. 22. OFFICIAL circles have nothing to report but business interests incline to the view that it is a pity the Dutch are allowed to dominate so much in the affairs of the International Tin Committee.45 words
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Article296 1936-10-23 7 Not Much Palm Oil Offering The Liverpool correspondents of William Jacks Co., (Malaya) Ltd. In their report of Oct. 8 comment as follows: PALM OIL: There has been some demand during the last 2 or 3 days for West African Softs in bulk, especially of fairly low296 words
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Article64 1936-10-23 7 I Results of operations dv.ing September. Running time.— 391 hrs. Quantity of ground milled— 5,640 tons. Estimated output of tin 0re.— 95.24 pels. Recovery per txi milled. 1.6S catties. Tribute output for Sept.— l.9o pels. Estimated value of output— ss,73l. Estimated working c05t.— 53,577. Estimated cost of quota—64 words
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Article548 1936-10-23 7 period preceding the decision to devalue the prudent financial policy and the satisfactory position of the State Budgets, certainly all Justify the position taken up in this respect by the Government and its optimistic opinion as to the future economic development of the country. On a548 words
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Advertisement658 1936-10-23 7 BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m tat Colony at Hong Kong.) The liability n members Is limited to the ex uin and m manner prescribed by Ordinary No c of 1928 ol th« Colony Autliomed Capita: g°-°°°-°°2 Issued and FuUy Paid-Dp $20,000,000 funds n" R Kong' Currency $10,000,000658 words
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Advertisement219 1936-10-23 7 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated m China by Special Charter. 12, Cecil S'reet. Singapore Telt phones: M»nar"> Office 614* Exchange DepU <»«» General Office 5188-9 with 11 extensions. Cable Address: -CHUNGKtO" Paid-lp Capital Ch. $40,000,000.00 Reserve Fur Ch. v 3.453.591.43 ToUl Resources Ch. $1,312,242,166.35 HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI Tse-Vung Soong. Chairman ol219 words
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Advertisement528 1936-10-23 7 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England or Roval Charter 1853) Jd Dp Capital in WO.000 share* of £5 each *3-°°2"292 ;serve Fund 13.000.000 sserve Uabtllty of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishofmfate. London. EC. t lor Star Hong Kong Saigon rorltsar Hollo Seitiarang angkok Ipoh528 words
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Article, Illustration460 1936-10-23 8 People In The News, JN the saloons of an air-liner of Imperial Airways which landed at Croydon the other week were two Royal travellers m the persons of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, returning from their holiday on the continent. Another distinguished passenger m the460 words
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Advertisement105 1936-10-23 8 famous jiylafgr non iruNTVhtau Fur safe landing and Protection acainst dazzle Sole distributing icents MJZzeliielsL Scrp Established mm 20 years Manufacturing Opticians Only address: 9. baffles Place, Singapore. Branch oilicc. Ncordvyk. Batavia. No connection and Interest whatsoever with any other house hearing the name EZEKIEL m Singapore. Our only address:105 words
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Advertisement184 1936-10-23 8 STEWrtRT WARNER AND WESTINGHOL'SE RADIOS Free service and free replacement of parts Cash or deferred terms Repairs to any make of radio WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119. North Bridge Road. |SJ|E MOSQUITOES V^jSj mk 'LIT/ Jy §Hw9^ Imitations waste Jm E^wf^^^ i|oug* ntoncif y^^^^^^^ii "^^■^L Don't risk your health and com-184 words
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Advertisement120 1936-10-23 8 Model E6OBX 8-Tul.e ATWAXER KENT RAiMO Also available 6. 9 and 10 tabe Models using Metal Tubes Sole Agents Malaya: UNITED RADIO SERVICS 137 Orchard Road. Phone 7112. Singapore Selling Agents: H. L. CARTER CO., Capitol Building. LEE CO., Bam P;lha(.P ;1 ha(. W. T. Ki.\T CO KuaU Lumpur. IPOII120 words
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Miscellaneous170 1936-10-23 8 Broadcasting EMPIRE STATION. TODAY TRANSMISSION 2. The following frequencies will be used: GSH 21.47 Mc/s (13.87 111.) GSG 1779 Mc/s (16 86 Dl.) 6.20 p.m. Big Ben. Sydney Custard, at the organ of the Gaamont Palace Cinema, Chester. 6.35 p.m. "A Countryman's Diary," by A. G. Street. 6.50 p.m.— A170 words
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Miscellaneous168 1936-10-23 8 "To the West!" A memorial to Henry Russell, song writer and emigration pioneer. Prrsrnled by W. L. Hanchant and John Pudney. 11 50 p.m. The news and announcements. 12.10 a.m.— The Carlton Hotel Orchestra, directed by Rene Tapponnier. From the Carlton Hotel, London. 12.20 a.m. Cloce down. TOMORROW TRANSMISSION 5.168 words
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Miscellaneous605 1936-10-23 8 HONG KONG. Station Z.B.VV. 49 (i m.. 31.49 m., 13.75 m. <•- 16.90 m. TODAY 5.20 p.m. 6.20 p.m. Chinese programme. 6.20 p.m. 10.20 p.m European procramme. 6.20 A Scottish programme. 6.50 Closing local stock quotations. 6.53 London The 8.8.C. Dance Orchestra. 7.20 Time signal, weather report and announcements. 7.23605 words
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Miscellaneous119 1936-10-23 8 PARIS. STATION RADIO— COLONIALE. Call-letters of the station: W. L. 19.68 metres T PA. t W. L. 25.23 T.PA. 3 W. L 25.80 T PA. 4 TODAY Wavelength 19.68 ra.. 15.243 kc. 8.30 Humour of Uxiav. by M. Dessoudcix. 8.40 Colonial market prices, rates of exchance. 8.50 Les Voitures Versees.119 words
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193 1936-10-23 9 London. Oct. 22. The air-worthiness ccrtif rates to cover the new class of Empire flying- ,J boats received by the makers yester- f day are reported to show a tip speed i of just under 200 miles an hour. l Canopus. the first of theseBritish Wireless - 193 words
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Article55 1936-10-23 9 London. Oct. 22. Owing to the large amount of pre paratory work which Is necessary. t!ie laying down at Clydebank of the keel of the new White Star-Cunard No. 552 which is to be a sister ship to the Queen Mary, is unlikely to begin until January55 words
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Article, Illustration54 1936-10-23 9 Tresident Roosevelt, relaxing from his intensive election campaign, attended the World Series— the championship which marks the end of the American baseball season— at the Polo Grounds. New York. President Roosevelt is seen throwing out the first ball for the start of the World Series at the Polo Grounds, watched54 words
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385 1936-10-23 9 Navalcarnero— Bulwark Of Madrid— Passes Into Rebel Hands. Madrid, Oct. 22. i n H«v* main Navalcarnero the caplUls main western bulwark, passed completely into the hands of the insurgents last night, bringing the besieging forces^ into a concentric line, Illescas w>| Slguensa. with Escorial the only gap At dawn yesterdayReuter - 385 words
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264 1936-10-23 9 New Zealand To Defend Its Shipping. Washington, Oct. 22. New Zealand is striking the first blow for the defence of British shipping and unfair foreign competition m a Bill which received its first reading m the House of Representatives to i protect British shipping between Aus- tralia and New Zealand.Reuter - 264 words
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Article79 1936-10-23 9 London, Oct. 21. The steady progress of national recovery Is well illustrated by postal receipts, which with three exceptions only, have been higher than In the corresponding month of the year earlier, for each month since the end of 1932. The increase in September, compared withBritish Wireless - 79 words
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Article28 1936-10-23 9 In spite of the postponement of the National People's Convention, the election hoadquarters has instructed the expedition of election of delegates In the provinces.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 28 words
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161 1936-10-23 9 Forced to Lie Down For Hours at a Time The severity of thL« woman's hi 'an be easily imagined from her it hat she seemod to lose her ;iiul til WVCt :n her hincls. Other Modftchet will be Interested u> otter: "Until lact summer I161 words
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Advertisement267 1936-10-23 9 HOTELS ANNOUNCING SENSATIONAL CABARET ENTERTAINMENT. TONIGHT TOMORROW. REPEAT OF LAST NIGHTS TREMENDOUS SUCCESS NINA VLADIMIR (DUO ARTINELLIS) PRESENTING 888 ARTISTIC AND SPECTACULAR STUDIES IN LIVING BRONZE A TRULY BEAUTIFUL ACT! FIRST TIMI IN SIMiM'ORE. BOOK YOUR TABLE TONIGHT— COCKTAIL DANCE I DINNER DANCE (informal) ii.3o to 8.15 p.m. 930 to267 words
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Advertisement53 1936-10-23 9 INSURANCE. FIRE-ACUDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. THE LONDON ASSURANCE. HONO KONG FIRE INSCE CO LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD. WESTERN ASSURANCE C° UNION INSCE SOCIETY OF CANiON LTD EAGLE STAR BRIT. DOM INS CO LTD. BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE CO. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In 8.8.) JbT^V J *fl53 words
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Article91 1936-10-23 10 SINGAPORE. GLOBE THEATRE Kins ct Burlesque. 7.15 —9.30. GREAT WORLD—THE SKY TAJLKU State Trooper. NEW WORLD Bide Shows. Cabaret. D»ncin«. Talkies. Theatres cinemas. BITZ. GEYLANO Pursuit. With Sally Ei'.ers. Ako Charlie Chaplin m Modern Tlineo. 7.45—11 p.m. RAFFLES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. Dlnnc-r Dance (informal) 9.3091 words
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905 1936-10-23 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 1938. A Vain Hope. We have purposely refrained from pressing the agitation for official action to meet the Japanese menace to the trade of this Colony since we were informed that the problem was being examined by officials and merchants, and that the905 words
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Article111 1936-10-23 10 Raja Petra bin Raja Mahmud, Depuiy Chairman, Sanitary Board, Seremban, will be going to Brastagi on Nov. l, on one month's leave. i Miss V. Talalla, who is one of the I Malayan Y.W.C.A. delegates to the Conference of the Y.W.C.A. to be held m Kandy, left111 words
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Article1714 1936-10-23 10 I. Across The Main Range By A Forgotten Trail. /By "Tinffffi." (Reproduced from the Malayan Police Magazine.) I OOKING north-cast from KuaJa Lumpur the only visible gap m the main mountain range is the Gintln;; Bidal pass which stands out cleariy I above the great rock bastions of1,714 words
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Article676 1936-10-23 10 "AUNTIE" BARAU. A CHARMING story er a bird making friends with ft human being, and vice versa, has been sent to me from a Pahang estate as a result of my r.otc on the Yellowcrewned Bulbul, the sweet, songstei known to the Malays as barau676 words
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Advertisement258 1936-10-23 10 PENANG EXCURSIONS i T.S.S. KEDAH i WITH K)t X DAYS AT THE CRAG HOTEL < $85.00 THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL $90.00 Inclusive Apply -MANSFIELD CO., LTD. i /T"^*- 10-KEY .^^M-^y CALCULArOP Hand and Electric Models- I Demonstrations gladly given I L SOLE AGENTS DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD. SINGAPORE -KUALA LUMPUR 0. M.258 words
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Advertisement34 1936-10-23 10 ANNOUNCES A NEW COLLECTION OF GOWNS. SPORTSWEAR and WOOLLENS arriving TODAY. Also LINEN and FLANNEL SLACKS. MAYNARCS BUILDING 2nd Floor 11 Battery Road. Singapore. Phone 4974. JOHN DUKE MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN. 21, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE.34 words
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487 1936-10-23 11 Portugal's Reply To Alleged Breaches Of Pact. BRITISH GOVERNMENT VIEW. Future Of Non-intervention In The Balance. ACKITICAL meeting of the Spanish Neutrality Committee will be held in London today when the future of the nonintervention agreement may be decided. Following Soviet allegations that munitions487 words
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Article, Illustration276 1936-10-23 11 Lord HanworthMaster Of The Rolls-Dead. The death occurred in London early today, states Reuter, of I c lx>rd Hanworth. the Master ofi a the Rolls. He died within two i clays of his 7.">ih birthday. Lord Hanwcrth. who was born on Nov. 25. 18G1. was the fourth son of the276 words
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67 1936-10-23 11 Detroit, Oc f 22. The death hai occurred in Detroit, says Reuter. of Senator Comma, who recently underwent an operation. Born in 1872, Senator Oouteni was vice-president and general manatee and treasurer of the Ford Motor Co., of Detroit. He was also a director of67 words
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Article41 1936-10-23 11 Orsborne and his brother J;'.mes were found guilty on all indictments m connection with the theft of the Grlmsby trawler Girl Pat which had such a sensational voyage across the Atlantic. was sentenced to 18 months and James Orsborne to 1241 words
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51 1936-10-23 11 Honolulu, Oct. 22. The Pa:i American Airways air setvice across the Pacific was officially opened when the first non-official passengers arrived here today and received a tumultuous welcome. The first passr.ig rs on" the flying clipper were two American women who were smothered with garlands.51 words
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Article503 1936-10-23 11 Japanese Suspect War Preparations. FRESH ULTIMATUM IN N. CHINA. Shanghai, Oct. 23. pEN. Chiang Kai-shek, accom- panied by 20 general stall officers, left Nanking by air for Sian, capital of Shansi, yesterday. Ostensibly Gen. Chiang will direc. the anti-Red campaign in th: North-West provinces. Gen. ChiangSin Chew Jit Poh - 503 words
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Article, Illustration47 1936-10-23 11 The first picture of the Sultan of Sclan.Ror m London: Ills Hi...;. ia seen at the London Hospital for Tropical Diseases examining tnrouKh a microscope a malaria slide from the blood of a patient m the hospital. Tungku Sharurdu is beside him.— (Picture By A r Mail).47 words
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129 1936-10-23 11 London. Oct. 23. LORD Nufneld today criticised the Air Ministry m a statement discussing i the withdrawal of the Wolseley AeroEngine Co. from the Government's scheme whereby certain motor firms will erect Government factories for j the manufacture of aero-engines. He declared that, throughout,129 words
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54 1936-10-23 11 Salvage Ship Capsizes: 35 Drowned. A REUTER message states that the 672-ton salvage ship, Oura Maru, towing the damaged 1,000-ton vessel, Aishu Maru off the north-west coast ot Hokkaido Island, last night capsized m a heavy sea. The crew of 35 were drowned while the fate of the Aishu Maru54 words
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Article33 1936-10-23 11 The largest intestacy ever recorded at Somerset House is announced today. Lord Ashton, the linoleum manufacturer, and formeT Liberal M.P. for Lancaster, who died intestate, m May 1930 left £10 501.505.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 33 words
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358 1936-10-23 11 French Colonial "Genius" Indo-China: Official Puzzled At British Empire. TT if most difficult for a French1 man. and probably for any but :n Englishman, to discover the ■xact meaning and the minute bearnjr of your Imperial policy." This comment was made by M. Le Jeveu. Director-General of the Union Francalse,358 words
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49 1936-10-23 11 The Polish Foreign Minister. Colonel Beck, has accepted an official invitation to visit London from November 8 to 12 next. The visit is m the r a tare of a return of the visit paid to Warsaw by Mr. A. Eden.—British Wireless.British Wireless - 49 words
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Article171 1936-10-23 11 M. Van Zeeland On The Rexist Party. TOLERATED VIOLENT CAMPAIGN ENOUGH. Brussels, Oct. 22. IT is reported that C threat by the semi-Fascist Rev i s t Party to attempt a coup d'etat ,\n Belgium was referred to by the Prime Minister, M. Van Zeciand, m171 words
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78 1936-10-23 11 El P Oc^. 22. Governor Landon irus been c to bed on his doctor's orders aboard his special campaign'. 1 train en route to Oklahoma City. The doctor stated that Mr. Landon was suffering frcm pharyngitis, caused by a slight colt', and aggravated byReuter - 78 words
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Advertisement114 1936-10-23 11 MAKES DELICIOUS SANDWICHES Marmite sandwiches are appetising, economical and quickly made— just mix Marmite with three times as much butter, and spread. Excellent sandwiches may also be made with Marmite and cheese, walnut, tomato or any other salad vegetable. Marmite is the Great Yeast Food, and contains a rich supply114 words
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783 1936-10-23 12 TWO PICKETS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. Clash With Skeleton Bus Crews. CONFERENCE ADJOURNED. ATEARLY 500 traction strikers threatened to storm the Kandang Kerbau police station this morniPK to rescue two of their number who had been arre ted for interfering with trolley-buses. Reinforcements of police783 words
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Article160 1936-10-23 12 Three Performances Next Month. Abet baltel by local dancers -a angwmted in 1925 by Miss 1\ 1! Wright and Miss I. Mclntyre In local ehaittlea is to be staged >rc soon. Three performances arc to be ai the Victoria Theatre matinees :.t 5.15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7160 words
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Letter218 1936-10-23 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —I wish to suggest that the Singapore Traction Company starts two buses off together for Katong, via Grove Road, from 4.30 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. As matters now stand, these buses start at Intervals of 10 or 15 minutes and218 words
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Article, Illustration10 1936-10-23 12 A tame "barau barau." (See Notes of the Day today.)10 words
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Article40 1936-10-23 12 Tenders have been called ior the extension of the landing ground at the Kuala Lumpur Aerodrome This Is part of the original plan for the local landing ground approved by Lord Sempill when he visited Kuala Lumpur.40 words
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Article28 1936-10-23 12 The leave of absence granted to Mr. T. W. V. May, Assistant Architect, Malayan Public Works Service, has bf-en extended for three months with eirect from Sept. 23.28 words
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229 1936-10-23 12 •"THE agitation for higher contributions to the Malayan Planters' Provident Fund, which has been proceeding m planting circles ever since the last slump, il about to bear fruit. A meeting of employees contrifcutng to the fund has been called for ran. 20, 1937, to229 words
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Article, Illustration180 1936-10-23 12 German Reply To Japanese Cargo Shipping Challenge. AS a challenge to the new 20-knot Japanese freighters In the express cargo service between North Europe and Japan, the Hamburg-Amortka Line Is building two fast 8.000-tons vessels for the Far East route. The speed has not been divulged but It is believed180 words
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Article19 1936-10-23 12 Yang Mulia, Raja Petra bin Raja Mahmud, deputy chairman. Sanitary Beard, Seremban In confined to bed i with influenza.19 words
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122 1936-10-23 12 SIX PER CENT. The directors of Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Co. Ltd. propose payment of a dividend on the ordinary shares of 6 per cent, for the year ended July laat. This is the first dividend to be proposed by the company which was formed122 words
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Article30 1936-10-23 12 On the return from leave of Mr. D. H. M. Sturges this week, Mr. W. A. McMlchael wiM return from Gapis Estate, Padang Rengas, to Sungei Blong Estate, Kuala Kangsar.30 words
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Article256 1936-10-23 12 Ybw C^n S/wg Or 7tf/£ Go For yl Test (From Our Radio Correspondent.) THE new Singapore broadcasting station which, it is expected, will be on the air before the end of the year, is beginning to make arrangements for its first programmes. The British Malayan256 words
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Article56 1936-10-23 12 INWARD Imperial: From Europe: Due last night: Arrives tonight. Uantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Due Monday night. OUTWARD Qantas: To Australia: Mails close 7pm. today. X.L.M.: To Europe: Mails close 12.45 p.m. Saturday. Imperial: To Hong Kong: Mails close 7 p.m. Saturday. Imperial: To56 words
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Article79 1936-10-23 12 (From Our Own Cor 1 t oondenO Ipoh. Oct. 23. A coolie working at the bottom of a pit m the Teiksi Kongsi mine m Papan was burled alive and killed when a landslide occurred at 4 30 yesterday afternoon. Coolies were engaged m repairs to79 words
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Advertisement25 1936-10-23 12 f^J KUALA LUMPUR mT& m ENGLAND Employs over 34,000 British work people (Advertisement of The General Electric C 0.7" Ltd., "Magnet House, Singapore.) WS. 3J25 words
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939 1936-10-23 13 "BUDGET WILL HAVE TO BE CUT. Acting Resident On 1937 Finances. MAIN ROAD CHANGES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Oct. 22. THE effect of a non-renewal of tin restriction on the Perak budget for 1937 was visualised by the acting Resident the Hon939 words
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Article, Illustration367 1936-10-23 13 Returning To Singapore In February. (From Our London Staff.) London, Oct. 14. THE Rev A G. Hards, father of the bride officiated at the Mary, only daughter of the Rev. A. G. and Mrs. Haras 01 Whittington College, Highgate, London. Canon G. Fancourt367 words
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Article193 1936-10-23 13 Couple In Court. A girl who gave her age as 15 and wore a faded Chinese dress and black trousers stood uncertainly before the fifth magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, yesterday and answered questions in a hardly audible voice. She was alleged to be a mvi tsai193 words
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Article106 1936-10-23 13 i Equipped with three 138 mm. (about 15'/i1 5'/i in.) guns, four 37mm. (about V/ 2 ,!in.) guns, six machine-guns and a hydroplane, the 2,000-tons French sloop Bougainville arrived in Singapore from Batavia yesterday afternoon. The vessel anchored in the outer roads. She will leave for106 words
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99 1936-10-23 13 CYCLIST KILLED: CAR DRIVER TO BE CHARGED. (From Our Own Corre ip .i.clent.) Kuala Lumour. Oct. 22. That Suppiah, the driver, should b.? charged with, careless driving was the verdict given by Che Maarof m the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, at the end of a inquiry into the death99 words
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Article25 1936-10-23 13 A meeting of the committee of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association will be held at the Association's Office*. Hongkong Bank Chambers, Singapore, on Thursday at 2.15.25 words
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Advertisement4 1936-10-23 13 mm |Q)fflß«BMpAf]y W^^^m sKmMHHI4 words
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Advertisement141 1936-10-23 13 is pleased THE STANDARD SIZE OF !ITTEET?g»§ ENGLAND'S I I Wil J HIGHEST CLASS I Ij^Jm CIGARETTE J gjfigfl' Malaya's favourite luxury cigarette has always been Black I _J^^ White, magnum size. Now for the first time, Malaya S gTANIM u) si/.K^V is enjoying the Standard size— 4s cents for141 words
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369 1936-10-23 14 M. C. C's HUGE SCORE AT PERTH. HAMMOND HITS A BRILLIANT CENTURY. VL'ITH a score of 420 for six wickets at the end of the first day of the second match of their tour, at Perth, the M.C.C. again demonstrated their great batting369 words
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Article125 1936-10-23 14 Rugby Football. Seven Matches Played Six Of Them Won. fh" record of the Pulau Brar.i Rugby Club this season is thus far an excellent one. Seven matches have been played, of which six have been .won and one lost, while 58 points have been scoredReuter - 125 words
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Article217 1936-10-23 14 Swimming. Malaya Command Team For Monday. The following is the Malaya Command team for swimming and water polo events against the Hong Kong Command at the Singapore Swimming Club on Monday, at 5 p.m.: 100 metres Free Style: Pte. Stemp. Ist Middlesex, LAC. Leltch. RAF. Diving:217 words
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Article, Illustration165 1936-10-23 14 In Two Finals In Wales. Mrs. E. K. Allin, of Perak, Malaya's woman lawn tennis champion in 1930, 1934 and 1935, and beaten in the final this year by Miss Sansoni from Ceylon, is now at Home on a short holiday, and she did very165 words
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Article113 1936-10-23 14 Boxing, For Year's Best Feat By A British Boxer. The Marquess of Queensberry has offered a gold vase for the best boxing performance of the year, which followed the inaugural luncheon of th NSC. Explaining his offer, he said it occurred to him that he, as the grandson113 words
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105 1936-10-23 14 CAMBRIDGESHIRE: PROBABLES AND JOCKEYS. London, Oct. 22. Probables for the Cambridgeshire (to be ran at Newmarket on Wednesday next distance, one mile and a furlong), wi'h their riders, are as follows: Finalist (Harry Wragc), Hairan (Sammy Wragg), Daytona (E. Smith), Pegotnas (Nevett), Commander 111 (Beary), Esquemeling (Bezant), Harlna (Lane), NobleReuter - 105 words
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Article341 1936-10-23 14 Golf. Teams And Times For Sunday. The following are the learns for the match between Keppel Golf Club and Garrison Golf Club to be played on Sunday over Keppel links (Garrison players mentioned first): a.m. 8.50 R. C. R. Land and S'Ldr. K. B. Lloyd vs. H.341 words
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325 1936-10-23 14 Three Tries, Without A Conversion. In a one-sided game the Innisklllings "A" defeated Raffles College, on the College ground yesterday, by 9 points (three tries) to nil. In the first half the soldiers practicr^'y dominated play and only on one erosion did the College325 words
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Article56 1936-10-23 14 No definite reply has been received yet from the Malacca Asiatics, who are down m the fixtures to play the local Asiatics on Saturday m Singapore. It is understood that m the event of Malacca being unable to raise a team the local fifteen will play56 words
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Article44 1936-10-23 14 Alfred Padgham, by produc jig rourn; after round under level fours, has swept £1.600 of prise money into his pockets and finished a brilliant season by winning the championship. With various sidelines— articles, films, exhi bltlons, and advertisements he has probably doubled that amount.44 words
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Article582 1936-10-23 14 14 Points Against The Medicos. gCORING two goals and a dropped goal for a total of 11 points and maintaining their own defence intact, St. Andrew's were a much superior side to the Medical College Union in the rugger match on the M.C.U. ground yesterday. It582 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-10-23 14 RUGGER TACTICS: Mr. M. M. Millar. ex-South representative, who is still active as a referee, lecturing forwards of the S.C.C. yesterday, ln preparation for the Singapore- Johore match oh Saturday. Straits Times Photograph33 words
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Article61 1936-10-23 14 In ths short space of three months the greyhound Fine Jubilee has won more than .€2.000 m prize money, three of the sport's biggest prizes— the Derby Gold Collar, and the Crltchley Memorial Stakes— and lost fourth, th? Laurels, by a short head. Mrs. M. Yate. his owner-trainer, has twice61 words
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Article51 1936-10-23 14 Lawn Tennis The participants m the final of the open doubles at the S.C R.C. on Saturday arc: Chua Choon Leong and Woon Chow Tat versus Tan Huck Toe and John Urn, This match concludes the tournament, and will be followed by tho prlzegiving and an "at51 words
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Advertisement62 1936-10-23 14 See the picture and hear the sound from HEAR /^tf^v WW c fC WJ Home the (MdajliF sou"* latest Vp^\§i!F! Projector 16 M M FILMOSOUND Designed for the finest so und and clearest picture. Light, compact and easily transportable. Ideal for schools, clubs, private homes etc. Ask for demonstration SINGAPORE62 words
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Advertisement60 1936-10-23 14 WILLYS Smart to buy Smart to Drive AGENTS: CYCLE C 9 (1926) ltd ORCHARD ROAO SINGAPORE ■hk^J BREAKFAST THAT »>* KEEPS ME FIT s. J( J 'd r '™Pe-Nut«- terved witb milk /«te£^>/ HL jM or cream, is packed with aour- f^^^Sfl isbment ({i»e« ron real energy /»^-^.r'»»/ IRl^ri^fe ln60 words
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384 1936-10-23 15 Y.W. OUTCLASSED AT HOCKEY. Four goals by Miss N. Oehlers, two by .Miss M. Richards, one by Miss N. Sullivan and they were all for the Girls' Sports Club. By this margin of seven goals the G.S.C., on their own ground defeated the YWC.A.384 words
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Article81 1936-10-23 15 The following are being invited to play m the first hockey trial match to be held on the padang on Thursday, m preparation for the visit of Ncgri Sembilan to Singapore on Nov. 7: WHITES: Reshty; Mobarak Ali, J. Sanderson; E. Loveday, L. Reutens, Gupta; Sundram, Pushpam,81 words
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Article38 1936-10-23 15 The fourth annual swimming gala of the Straits Chinese Epworth League will be held at the Y.M.CA. pool tomorrow, beginning at 4 p.m. Competitors must be at the pool by 3.45 p.m. Entrance is free.38 words
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640 1936-10-23 15 Heavy Battery's First Defeat. (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) 22 Heavy Bty., R.A. (Changi) were beaten 2—l by the Indian sth H.K.S. Bty. at Blakang Mati on Wednesday, thus suffering their first defeat this season. It was one of the best displays given Dy the H.K.S.640 words
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Article174 1936-10-23 15 The tenth annual meeting of the Singapore Harbour Board Junior Service Club will be held at the club house on Friday next. The report for the year ended July 31 last shows that after allowing for depreciation m the sum of $2C6.4£ there was an excess174 words
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Article, Illustration12 1936-10-23 15 The Tamil Brotherhood Party soccer team— runners up m the lA. League.12 words
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313 1936-10-23 15 LITTLE CHOON BEATEN OVER 12 ROUNDS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 23. Kid Carpentier (7.12) sained a popular points verdict last night at Jubilee Park against Little Choon (7.13) m the 12-rounds main event. The fight was interesting. Carpentier was the aggresser throughout.313 words
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Article223 1936-10-23 15 Prizewinners In The Tournaments. An "At Home" and prize distribution of the Oriental Telephone Co. Sports Club took place on Saturday last at Telephone House, when the final match of the ping-pong championship was played. There was a large gathering of members and gMMi and a group223 words
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Article285 1936-10-23 15 Association Football. Exhibition Match And Presentations. (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Oct. 21. The Muar Football League season ended yesterday with a match between Pedara Tunggal, the champions, and Tangkak, the runners- up, prior to the presentation of the cup and medals. The match ended In285 words
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Article47 1936-10-23 15 Lawn Tennis, On Saturday, on the Y.M.CA. courts. In the final of the handicap mixed doubles. Mrs. Pennerather, the Singapore woman champion, will partner Yap Ah Hian against Mrs. Hill and Kamis. the Association's open singles champion, owing 15. Play will start at 4.45 p.m.47 words
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Article74 1936-10-23 15 Badminton The following are ties for the weekend m the Singapore Bar. minton Association tournament: Saturday, at 2.30 p.m.: Men's Singles seml-nnals—Yap Chin Tee vs Tan Chong Tee; Leow Kirn Fatt vs. Koh Keng Siang. Sunday at 10 a.m.: Men's Doubles s»Til-flnals—Wee Boon Hal and Wong Ciong74 words
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Article128 1936-10-23 15 TODAY. Kujb>: d. Coy., Mldds. vs. St. Andrew's, Gillman Barracks. Hockey: B.C.C. vs. Y.M.CA., padang; S.R.C. vs. 1. A., padang: Raffles College vs. S.C.R.C., R.C ground; S.J.I, vs. R.1., S.J.I, ground; Colts Ist vs. Combined Services, G.S.C. ground. Athletics: Ebon High School Sports, Jalan Besar, 3 p.m.128 words
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Article596 1936-10-23 15 " ECHO - "ECHO." Calcutta Fights Stadium To Hold 10,000 Crowd—Al Ross—Was He Unlucky At K. L. ?—3-Year-ohi Handicap —Australian "Hopes." Conducted by AN open air stadium which will ac- commodate 10.000 people is being built by Mr. A Martin, the Calcutta boxing promoter, for his cold weather tournaments, the596 words
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Advertisement116 1936-10-23 15 Your Hair and its care The wa rmer the weather the more often you must shampoo your hair. Yet too frequent shampoos rob it of its luster, bring on dry scalp ond thinning hair. Before every shampoo apply Vaseline' Hair Tonic to the scalp and massage thoroughly. Allow the Tonic116 words
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Advertisement129 1936-10-23 15 CRAVENA are my favourite cigarettes because they never affect my throat. O? dm 1 il f Hi mw THt FRESHNESS OF PACKING TIME Tlf i I is preserved within the air-tight TRU-VAC X V-RAVfcN > tin and protects the cigarettes against the harm- Hl S^Sq ful influences of climatic changes,129 words
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Letter246 1936-10-23 16 People Who Live On The Five-Foot Way. To the Editor of the Straits Times. £i-V- Will you please allow me, through the medium of the Straits Times, to draw the attention of the authorities cf Muar to the nuisance caused by the people who live in246 words
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Letter173 1936-10-23 16 "PICTURESQUE NUMBER PLATES." A "Poor Bicyclist's" Point Of View. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir— Twice your correspondent S. P. Koh has complained of the bicycle number pU&fl supplied by the Municipality. He appealed through the medium of your paper for well-made number plates at the expense of173 words
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187 1936-10-23 16 "PINKING." Dangers Of Alcohol- Petrol Mixtures. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— As your paper has had some Interesting correspondence from motorists using alcohol mixed with their petrol, I should like to issue a warning based on my own experiments with various mixtures containing up to as much187 words
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Article47 1936-10-23 16 On the occasion of the presentation of portraits of His late Majesty King George < and Her Majesty Queen Mary by the Negri Sembilan Branch. E.S.A.M., to the Negri Sembilan Battalion Mess, an At Home will be held a* Headqunrterc. Seremban, at 5 pm on Friday. Oct. 30.47 words
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Article286 1936-10-23 16 Perak Assize Case. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Oct. 20. Jesu Adyan, an Indian mining coolie of Menglembu, was today arraigned before the Hon. Mr. Justice de Buriatte, at the Pcrak Assizes, on a charge of robbery of $55 from a compatriot named Devarajah, at Mer.glembu,286 words
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105 1936-10-23 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. Oct. 20. Previous convictions for theft, posiesslon of stolen property and escapng from legal custody, earned for an :ndian Mohamedan named Samsudin >m All a sentence of four months' Igorous imprisonment, to be followed »y one year's police supervision,105 words
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Article754 1936-10-23 16 REXIST-FLEMISH ALLIANCE. Brussels, Oct. 10. There is a little trouble on the internal political horizon of Belgium. First, the General Council of the (Belgian Labour Party has endorsed the Russian view with regard to the non-intervention agreement in Spain. The Council alleges that there Is754 words
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Article280 1936-10-23 16 Away From Work. Estate Manager In Role Of Detective. (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Oct. 21. Sentence of 40 days' rigorous im prlsonment, with the option of $41 fine was passed by Ungku Ismail bli Abdul Rahman, the Segamat magis trate, on a Chinese, Ah Fok,280 words
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Article160 1936-10-23 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sega.nat, Oct. 21. The police raided the bank lane of some shops in Jalan Genuang. and arrested four Chinese, three men and a woman. They appeared the nex: day before Ungku Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, the Segamat magistrate, on a charge of160 words
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88 1936-10-23 16 The transport co-ordination law designed to protect the Buenos Aires' tramways and the Argentine railways against unrestricted and unfair competition by motor transport, has been promulgated by the Argentine Government. British investments in Argentine transport concerns total about £*****0,000, and last year a BritishArgentine railway88 words
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Advertisement129 1936-10-23 16 ft f Try the Daggett& Ramsdell Creams as I did and you will see your skin becotne softer and lovelier every day See for yourself trie difference that these Creams will make m your complexion. Daggett& Ramsdcll's Perfect Cold Cream penetrates deeper cleanses more thoroughly. softens, smooths, and nourishes your129 words
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Advertisement405 1936-10-23 16 0 f AWAKE j [refreshed IaF T€R^A NIGHTS PILLOW MATTRE^ §B£DDING «OV»1. CHMTIR AGENTS I s"4orc:ma^d Rp^*iNGAPOtt.eJ DOUBLED UP WITH STOMACH PAIN! Now "New Man" .**.>«■ endure agonies from stomach trouble Do you dread to eat even the Ssiffi^s^r tIiis Rta?WS: "Haying now ful'v recovered from severe stomach pains. 1405 words
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Article, Illustration2171 1936-10-23 17 SCIENCE HAS DONE MUCH FOR HUMANITY. But Wisdom Has Not Grown With Knowledge. K. L. FORTNIGHTLY CLUB ADDRESS. From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 22. SCIENTISTS as a medium m the advancement of humanity—scientists as a medium m the creation of destructive2,171 words
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Advertisement238 1936-10-23 17 Helps You Escape Many Colds Altogether At the first sniffle, sneeze or irritation m the /ill nose Nature's usual warnings of a cold <$AM' isP coming on— put a few drops of Va-tro-nol up WF 1 1 each nostril, with the handy dropper. These amazing new drops are designed espelyHf'238 words
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Advertisement124 1936-10-23 17 She shall have luxury wherever she goes V^. \/T^\ MF ML/*9k they've pot dv Mauriers V v^H^^H^H^l can y m "i mou an y~ "Really! How splendid! "Of course! du Mauriers W^^ >^M '^vSlr 1 But are they the same are unique all the world i^> when they are exported?"124 words
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Article, Illustration1129 1936-10-23 18 After Reflections On Prang Besar R. R. I's Reluctance To Recommend Clonal Seed Guarded Advice On Replanting. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) AS a result of the two recent articles m Thrse pages on Prang Bcsar I have bL'cn asked, on more than one m. If I1,129 words
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773 1936-10-23 18 "Liable To Bring Great Disappointment" A warning to those who contemplate growing coffee on the plains of Malaya is contained in the September issue of the Malayan Agricultural Journal, Editorial comment in the Journal says:— "The story of the decline in local coffee growing773 words
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Article26 1936-10-23 18 Mr. Miller Mackay, the well-known Johore planter arrived home on March 21 and is now at 3, Glenflnlas Street, Edinburgh. He is returning to Malaya Immediately.26 words
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Advertisement203 1936-10-23 18 ESTATE FACTORY SUPPLIES "THE PERFECT PAIR" Saves 500% m Wire Gauze. Prevents contamination of latex with copper. Keeps clean outlasts all other types. J.g.Cj DIETHELM CO., LTD., Alum. Dept. SINGAPORE. RE-PLANTING? FOR FINEST RESULTS EMPLOY STERAMEAL BLACK LABEL IN THE BASKETS AT THE RATE OF LB. PER KEROSENE TIN OF203 words
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624 1936-10-23 19 Opportunity To Test Cameron Highlands Tea. By Our Planting Correspondent. rwas in 1933 while making a tour of the Malayan Agri -Horticultural Exhibition in company with Dr. Tempany, that I put to him the suggestion that a Malayan Christmas, Hamper scheme, if properly organised,624 words
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Article, Illustration892 1936-10-23 19 Superior To Natural Rubber But Cost Prohibitive. At the conference held In connection with the eightieth anniversary of the Association of German Chemists m Darmstadt from May 26 to 29, 1936. Dr. A. Koch, of Cologne, spoke on "Special Properties 'of Artificial Rubber and892 words
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Advertisement207 1936-10-23 19 THAT CAUSE COLDS S^*l f^Sl^V Nctct neglect a cold —it can ea«ily lead to far ''BP?' f more oerious trouble. At the very firat sneeze, cough ME:.// or sign of sore throat, gargle instantly with Listerino L Antiseptic, full strength. Repeat every few hours. y^^^^^^^V LUterine Antiseptic destroys the germs207 words
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Advertisement109 1936-10-23 19 M t I*' I YOU TOO can get the same help from Bourn-vita. A/j It is rich m malt diastase which helps you to digest lr your olhcr food. And because Bourn-vita, more than olher food-drinks, assists and soothes digestion, you are able 10 sleep better, and to wake up109 words
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Article, Illustration14 1936-10-23 20 ing staff of the City High School, Singapore, which has pupils numbering about 50014 words
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Article, Illustration43 1936-10-23 20 The Garrison Sergeants' Mess Lawn Tennis Shield, which was won by the Royal Engineers, was presented at Gillman Barracks last Sunday. On this occasion the winners were matched against the Rest m exhibition games, which the Rest won by live matches to three.43 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-10-23 20 Tliis picture was taken from the bridge of the N.Y.K. freighter, Akagl Mom, and shows the forward deck of this vessel, taken m Singnpore on Wednesday.26 words
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Article, Illustration57 1936-10-23 20 The picture (above) shows seme of the ladles who watched the play; standing, left to right, Mrs. Pox, Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Cockroft and Mrs. Pepperdine. seated, Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Bullen, Mrs. Shakespear and Mrs. CaveBrown. The picture on the right shows Mrs. Shakespear, wife of Brigadier Shakespear, presenting57 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-10-23 20 (Below) The pack of Wolf Cubs of the City High School. Singapore, with the Headmaster of the school, m the centre.21 words
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Article, Illustration61 1936-10-23 20 .Ie i\r. id reranaican Association neiu a ica party at oigiap on Monday, m nonour ol Capi. Syecl 1. i, ":isr)ector of Malay Schools, Batu Pahat, and Assistant District Commission or of Scouts, Johore, on his return Enaa England where !.e took part m training courses for Scouts at Gilwell61 words
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Advertisement14 1936-10-23 20 The Perfume of Subtle 6harm SOLE AGENTS GuTnßiE 6fc? _Jl^ (Incorporated m S. S.)14 words
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