The Straits Times, 26 July 1937
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Title Section38 1937-07-26 1 The Straits Times TESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.! THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 0 PA(iES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 26, 1937. PRICK 10 CENTS The Straits Times i I'ACJI SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 26, 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Advertisement132 1937-07-26 1 INGAPORE: 140. CECIL ST. (PHONE 5471) IU 1937 fo'stk Scotch l^f sole agents: THE BORNEO COMPANY LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR MALACCA. W.P.S. 19A i n^ It^Jl IN THE PRESERVATION JwlllL IMP OF MILK ANYWHERE. MSfo* Through a perfected process of dehydration, fresh cow's milk can132 words
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Advertisement172 1937-07-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR! 25. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3633 REMEMBER! ROBINSON'S JIB JBflHßf) Commences WEDNESDAY NEXT 28th JULY ROBINSON C 0. f LTD., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. «GOLD FISH BLOUSES FOR A SMART FINISH TO SUITS SLACKS SHORTS LORNA PSVPI JULIE An Attractiv Fflfcwi Blouse. High K*flH BEF I'" Woven Striped Neck, and172 words
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Obituary33 1937-07-26 2 I Tvmory of Peggy the dearly bt loved daughter of James and B d and beloved sister of Jim who died July 26. 1917. So fondiy loved So sau'ly missed. Never forgotUn.33 words
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Advertisement545 1937-07-26 2 J'FNDERSON A: 24 TYmenggong Road Mt. Fabor. to Prrrrer, Mary, wife of D Henderson, a daughter. b: vrt>N -On July 23, to Mr. and Mrs D. J. Bcnttn, Kuntly EsUte, Lainut, I SITUATIONS VACANT I I ROPEAX f.rm requires shorthand t.-rut Apply Box 573, Straits Times. i sTATE Office Clerk,545 words
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Advertisement442 1937-07-26 2 MOTOR VEHICLES WANTKD, a good second-hand Mooi ;>cle must be In perfect ri'nning order ai;d price reasonable. 572, St rails Times. FOB SALE. 1935 Ford V 8 Saloon. 30 h.B. Taxed till end 1937. $1,000. Inspection bj arrangement Box No. 538, Straits Times. USED CARS: Austins. Citroen. Vauxhall Morris "B."442 words
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Advertisement773 1937-07-26 2 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET FI'LLI Fl'BN: -flats house. Tel. 25i0. 2 LARGE bedrooms, well furnished each bathroom, shower, ceiling f; ivaie. Also 1 large flat suitable couple or' Msnss. 40. Newton Road. 3E. SECOND AVENUE, Bukit Timah Road V mile. Bungalow, two bedrooms with bath rooms attached. Elect*., Water, outhou.«s.773 words
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Advertisement623 1937-07-26 2 PUBLIC NOTICES THE KUALA SIDIM RUBBER CO.. LTD (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.} NOTICE is hereby given that a 8econ< In .rim Dividend at »he rate of 7'4 per cent In respect of the year ending Dec. 31. 1937 will be paid to sharet-.okkrs on Monday Aug. 16, 1937. NOTICE623 words
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Advertisement555 1937-07-26 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of Freehold and leasehold S.iivii;)jie Properties. At the saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng It Co., Ltd., No. 10, Chulia Street, on Wednesday. July 28. 1937 at !.3I p.m. Lot 1. Valuable 999 years' leasehold land and house No. 26 (old No. 132) Nell Road, Singapore,555 words
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Advertisement200 1937-07-26 2 A NEW COIFFURE FO 9 YOU.. Really Distinctive at J^^^^^^^t^. Really Low Price. |^2fe&sJ»% FIGARO Ladles' Hair Dressers. S3 Bras Rasah Rd Kafttet llolrl. Phone 2868 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs HARD and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. TO CLEAR. A Fre«h Lot of200 words
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Advertisement692 1937-07-26 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in ETisiandt MAIL. PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EASI MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Snore 1J37 lUNPURA 11.000 July BURDWAN 6.070 JUIJ692 words
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Advertisement562 1937-07-26 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) dncorpr>rpted In Japan i GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT 3 FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO LONDON Napln. Marseilles. London. Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail KATORI MARU Aug. 4 5 9 KASHIMA MARU 10.000 Aug. 18 18 T VASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Aug. 31 Sept 1562 words
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Advertisement820 1937-07-26 3 BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class motorshlps. Most cabins have adjoining private baih. Excellent cuisine FOR (GENOA) MARSEILLES LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBVRG AND COPE?.HAGEN Prom Prom Prom Prom 6'pore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham ALSIA 10/8 10/8 11/8 13/8 BORINGIA 31/8 31/8 1/9 S/» •FIONIA 21/9 21/9 22 9 249 LAI^NDIA 12/10820 words
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Advertisement132 1937-07-26 3 TRANS-PACIFIC SAILINGS VU HONOLULU P:om Arrive H'kong S.F Pres Taft Aug 11 Aug 31 Pres Hoover Aug 21 Sept 8 Pres Lincoln Sept 8 Sspt 28 Pres CoolWge Bept 18 Oct 8 Pres Wilson Oct. 8 Oct 26 Pres. Hoover Oct. 16 Nov. 3 Pres. Cleveland Nov. 3 Nov. 23132 words
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Advertisement1086 1937-07-26 3 SHIPPING nt BLUE FUNNEI I.INI (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamshio Co ttWtl ltd. Straro Ship Co. Ltd ard China Mutual Ihi Cunard IVhite Stai I m Slcam Navigation Co Ltd i Aberdeen A I ommoimniu Line rhi Straits Steamship Co Ltd Shan Savill A Albion Da Ito The China Navigation1,086 words
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Article177 1937-07-26 4 Sinxaporr. July 26. 12 noon. i Rnwr cpiio-r i Buyer Sell.r j Gambler MOO Hamburg Cub: $15.00 Cub? $11,00 1 Pepper. White Muntck $17.25 White $1« 75 Black $10 00 Copra Mixed $5 80 Sun Dried $6 20 sS Flake 54.00 Sr Flake $3 60 M« Pearl177 words
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Article22 1937-07-26 4 Mai! dispatched from Singapore on July 2. by Naldera will be delivered in London today July 26.22 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article152 1937-07-26 4 Monday, July 26. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance Exit M 111 1 HARBOUR Main Wharf Tug Belangkas. P-W.D Grab No. 1 Hopper No. 7. Dredger Tembakul. Raub. Marit Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharl Nil. VESSELS IN DR¥ DOCKS Tanjong Pagar Albert Dock152 words
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Article46 1937-07-26 4 July 24: Edendale, Islander, Ipoh, Glaucus, Katong, Pulau Kidjang, Sin Ailc Lee, Malacca, Tandjong Balei. Medusa, Memnon, Marudu, Tilawa (Brit); G G. Merlin (Fch.); Boelongan, Senang, Patras. Weltevreden, Tohitl, Tomri, Toba, Toboall (Dut.). July 25: Maros (Dot.); Chokoh Maru 'Japan); Gleniffer, Kola (Brit). In Ballastt46 words
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Article26 1937-07-26 4 The Ranch! has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive here at noon on Wednesday. She will proceed alongside the SHE Wharf on arrival.26 words
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Article190 1937-07-26 4 Today. Monday. July 26. Philipdne Islands (Tongkingi 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. Pengeranfc iS S.>on Hengi ..9 a.m. East Africa (Thames Maru) ..10.30 a.m. Bagan and Selat Pandjanu (Hone 1 hong i 3 p.m. Bengkaus and L. Bulk (Rokan) Fort rte Kock. Fadang. Pakan Baroe Slak i190 words
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Article91 1937-07-26 4 INWARD. Wearncs: From Pcnans: and Kua'a Lumpur: Arrives this evening. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. K.L.M.: From Europe: Hue Wednesday evening. Imperial: From Europe: Due Thursday evening. OUTWARD. Imperial: To Europe: Mails close 10 p.m. tomorrow. Wearnes: To Kuala Lumpur91 words
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Article122 1937-07-26 4 Madras Producing Enough To Meet Tts Needs. Ootacamund. The Madras Government are now considering their quinine policy in the light of discussions that took place at the Public Hea.th Conference at Simla. The Minister for Public Health pointed out that Sir Henry Gidney's criticisms referred only to Bengal122 words
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Article136 1937-07-26 4 Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected tomorrow, July 27, by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m. Mai's from Netherlands Indies expected tomorrow, July 27, by air (Netherlands) wil! be delivered to boxholders at 3 p.m. General136 words
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Article544 1937-07-26 4 TEN PER CENT. FOR YEAR ENDED MAY. U.K. ONLY COUNTRY TO SHOW REDUCTION. ACCORDING to the July issue of j the International Tin Research and Development Council's Bulletin, published by the Hague Statis-j tical Office, world production of tin in the first five months of the544 words
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Article101 1937-07-26 4 London, July 24. The following were mean ciiea uiine at noon '*<lay: Paris 133 3 32 Atnen* tyt'l-i New York *.V6\ Bucharest 670 Montreal 4.96", seirt* Brussels 29.51 Rio 4<4 Geneva 21.64 sellers official Amsterdam 9.01 Belgrade 216' i Milan 94 7 lti Buenoe Alree jiou n< a Berlin101 words
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Article36 1937-07-26 4 The directors of Pattani Tin Ltd. have declared a second interim dividend of 5 per cent, on account of the year ended June 30, payable to shareholders on the register at Aug. 6.36 words
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Article54 1937-07-26 4 The eighth All-Malaya Urban Co-operative Conference, 1937, will ba held in the Kuala Lumpur Town Hall on Saturday, July 31. It will be opened at 2.30 p.m. by the Hon Mr. S. W. Jones, BrtJSh Resident, Selangor. At 5 p.m. there will be tea, and at 8 p.m. a dinner54 words
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Advertisement505 1937-07-26 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. clncorpora:?- in t M S.) LLOYDS AGENTS: BOOF'NG AGtNTSF.MS KI.VS AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. m.l PHONE: FreUh' 5433— Passage M3l CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS. LIMITED. <Incorporated in England) FARES SINGAPORE EUROPE First and Cabin Class from £103-18-7 Second Class From £71-10-8 AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY C.P.R. 111505 words
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Advertisement344 1937-07-26 4 in Straits Settlements* uP^^*j ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP. STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (Inroroorateo in USA.) (incorporated is England) BOSTON NX« VORR BALI IMORB -BLLERMAN- LfN» V SOEZ CAN%I out da us ft)R BiVU LONDON STEEL MARINER Aug. 3 ROTTERDAM HAMBI HO STEEL NAVIGATOR Au(t. 23 Aim JB STEEL SEAFARER Sept344 words
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355 1937-07-26 5 "THE annual reunion match of the Non-Benders Cricket Club of Malaya was played over the week-end on the S.C.C. ground, a team representing Singapore opposing The Rest, who won by 100 runs. The Rest wore at the wickets the whole of Saturday afternoon and355 words
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Article403 1937-07-26 5 Big Hittmjr In Race Against The Clock. At Tar.glin Barracks yesterday the 3.C.C. beat the InniskUlings by t?n wickets. Set 44 to get in only ten j minutes, the B.C.C. succeeded owing j to seme lusty hitting by Capt. Persse. who lashed out to get five403 words
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Article234 1937-07-26 5 Japanese Beaten In Inter-Club Match. Fine w.ather favoured the athletic 1 match botween the S.R.C. and the Singapore Japanese Club on the lat- rcr'o ground yesterday. The S.R.C. came off best with 51 points to their credit, beating the S.J.C. by a margin of 18 points. It234 words
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Advertisement325 1937-07-26 5 LAST NIGHI *^A *^P^E*M I KISS FOR EVERY I Jf jk CLUE! A LAUGH FOR L^^^^^^^J EVERY THRILL! uiwiff PM 'ESPIONAGE' with EDMUND LOWE MADGE EVANS PAUL LUKAS. KETTI GALLIAN Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture Tomorrow— The White Idol Of The Red Man Lives In Stirring Drama! GEORGE O'BRIEN in 'DANIE L BOONE*325 words
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Advertisement41 1937-07-26 5 Positively LAST NIGHT CAPITOL TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 PRESS and PUBLIC have acclaimed this as PAUL ROBESON'S BEST ~rfsVE UL SO"N~ "The SONG of Hi FREEDOM" i| Special A&de^ Attraction LOUIS vs. BRADDOCK Exclusive 2-REEL Film Record of the World's Championship FIGHT.41 words
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Advertisement193 1937-07-26 5 FOR THE GARDEN or THE SEA SIDE THE "LIDO" UMB RELLA Fitted with Brass Tilting Device. Colours Orange Green Stripes. A BRITISH PRODUCT Beautiful In Appearance Adds Delight To Any Home A Dream Of The Sea Side 72" Spread 17.50 84" $22.50 READY DELIVERY JULIAN FRANKEL CO., Victoria Street. WWII193 words
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Advertisement188 1937-07-26 5 STOP PRESS Stanley Jones Meeting Tonight Cancelled, on account unusual Delay of Steamer scheduled to arrive Sunday Morning. i »l>l^WiP THE KINO OF. REX RECORDS THE SALE j _'V "1 CH\RUE KUNZ'S If£ PLANO- JJL MEDLEYS HAS M ALREADY M.VJNII JNII'm EXCEEDED 1.000,000! THERE MUST BE A REASON. j HEAR188 words
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Miscellaneous266 1937-07-26 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing! AMUSEMENT PARKS. DANCE this daily feature to give readers HALLS. ETC. a comprehensive summary of enter- Singapore tainments, meetings, sports events. GREAT WORLD CABARtT: Dines social functions and other outstand- 6 P m to midnight ing happenings. I NEW t WORLD266 words
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Article502 1937-07-26 6 QUIET CONDITION'S AT OPENING. NO BUYERS FOR RAUB GOLD. Singapore, July 26. The week open* with conditions ruling rather quiet. This is not unusual in the absence of London and New York cables and at the moment the local market is reluctant to take a line of502 words
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Article620 1937-07-26 6 All shares quoted above are fully paid issue Val. Fraser Co Lyal] Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 6 3 6 9 6 4'i 6 9 £1 Asam Kumoang 37/- 39/-xd 38/-' 40/-xd £1 Austral Malay 58- 60/- 58/- jJ 5/- Ayei Hitam 33 3 34/6 33/-620 words
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Article405 1937-07-26 6 2 2 AI-.w Brlclc Ord. 1.55 l.«5 1.55 X.68 I i do Tfett Prefs. 2.30 2A'J 2.30 2.40 10 10 Anas ice a.uu lOOOn. ».oo louon. 1 i B M. Broadcasting 0.60 0.70n. 0.65 0.75n. 10 5 B M Trustee rt25 7 .90 »J25 J25 n £1 Ccti T.405 words
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Article229 1937-07-26 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. s','c 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Inc. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 103/2 105V4 norn Hfc* 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 107 110 norn 4>/ 2 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 115 117 nora 4% 1913 red. 1963 S2229 words
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Article358 1937-07-26 6 'Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated.* rrasLT u i_,yan Ulenby 1.82>i 1.90 1.85 Vlor uajah 1.30 1.40 1.30 Vmai Malay 2.00 2.10 2.00 Vyer Hitam 1.40 1.50 1.40 Vyer Malek 1.15 1.30 1.15 Iyer r»anas 1.65 1.75cd 1.70 3assett 0.72" i 0.77& 0.72 3atu Lintang 1.35 1.45 1.30358 words
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Article191 1937-07-26 6 The following are the excnange rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Comoratlon. SELLING. London TT 2/4 1/16 London cicm?r.a 2/4 1/16 London 4 months sight 2/4 1/8 Lyons demand 1535 Hamcuns demand 112 Now York demand 58 Montreal demand191 words
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Article78 1937-07-26 6 Monday, July 26, Noon. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) July 29 9/16 29% Good F. A. Q. in bales (F. 0.8.) July 28 15/16 29i/ 8 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 29 Vi 29% August-September78 words
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736 1937-07-26 6 BUFFER POOL OPPOSED TIN CONTROL ATTACKED. London, July 20. THE opinion of the London Metal Exchr.npe is solidly opi the formation of another buffo:- porl for tin or tho formation similar organisation and tho following views are typical of tho»< expressed. The administration of the Tin Control scheme i I736 words
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312 1937-07-26 6 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Company Dividend i'o'ai tor Books Close flnarvia) Date Ex D:v year Payable D«t«> to -late TIN To Afam Kumbang 5% Int. July 23 July 30 July 24 22 >-.,% 15% Bonus Bata Selangor 15% Int. Aug. 13 Aug.; 6 I7tt% Hung Fan 4% Int.312 words
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Advertisement23 1937-07-26 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (incorporated in England A.D 172O) FiRE MARINE. LIFE. MOTOR CAS. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Bank Chambers. Singapore.23 words
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Advertisement20 1937-07-26 6 BjLmsw |i wbb I I jL%isW will m^JJPb^^ Bhu ■H"I Wm 111 SOLE AGENTS: McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.)20 words
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Article283 1937-07-26 7 RESEARCH COUNCIL'S BOOKLET. fHERE is rather a paucity of literature on the decoration of tlnplate and in view of the growing importance of the industry a monograph on the subject, entitled "The Decoration of Tinplate by Printing and Varnishing by W. E Hoare. B.Sc.. will be283 words
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Article100 1937-07-26 7 During the week ending July 17, 1937, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 67,286 cases, of which: 43,109 (64 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom. 1,192 (two per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe. 10.445 (15 per cent) cases to100 words
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761 1937-07-26 7 BY BOGEY OF SYNTHETIC RUBBER. PRICE FLUCTUATIONS DEPLORED. '"THE bogey of synthetic rubber which periodically claims the attention of the Press leaves me quite cold." said Sir John D. Barlow, when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting of Sungel Krlan Rubber Estate Ltd. in London761 words
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Article304 1937-07-26 7 63y 2 PER CENT. IN FIVE YEARS. A VERY profitable sideline in goldmining is carried on by Bruseh Rubber Estates. From the time work commenced in 1932-1933 and for an expenditure of £14,364, the company las reaped a profit of £9,157, Mr. William Patchett, the304 words
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640 1937-07-26 7 Great Field For Development Of This Product. "Synthetic Rubber"— by W. J. S. Naunton. With an introduction by Prof. Sir William J. Pope. Macmillan and Co. Ltd.. 1937. 159 pp. 7s. 6d.net. THIS is the first book on synthetic rubber to be published since the640 words
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Article85 1937-07-26 7 Work To Start In August. Tlie new plant of the Goocyear factory at Bultenzorg, near Batavia, will start work In August. The dally capacity will total 600 motor car tyre? and inner tubes, and 7,500 bicycle tyres and 6,800 inner tubes. This will enable the factory85 words
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Article56 1937-07-26 7 Puket Tin Dredging is paying on July 29 an interim dividend of 5 per cent., less tax, In respect of 1937. This is the first payment to be made by the company, which was registered In 1930. Mr. O. R. Mitchiscn la chairman, tsucd capital (in56 words
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Article84 1937-07-26 7 Due To Better Price For Base Metals. Johannesburg. The rise in the price of base metals has caused a mining boom in Northern Rodhesia. Whereas the total mineral production last year amounted to £6,375,929, the first four months of this year, owing to the great84 words
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Article19 1937-07-26 7 The traffic receipts of the Suez Canal from July 3 to July 9 amounted to £196.100.19 words
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Advertisement609 1937-07-26 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated v Uie Ccloav ot Hong Kong) The llab'ilty ot diemtoei is untied to tne extent and in niotjuer prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 19iP ct the Colon;. Authorised Capita: »50.000.0C0 Issued and rully Fuld-Up t30.000.000 Reserve Punds:Sterllne f e.&OC.ooo Hong Konß Currency609 words
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Advertisement509 1937-07-26 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA Avn CHINA. (Incorporated :ti Engltu.a oy Foj-al Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital id 800.000 shares 01 f«ch C3CJO.OOO Reserve Pund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors E3.000.00* niAo ami! 38. Bl>hop»gaie londor. E C I. Amrttsar Hong Kong Ranpoon Alor Star Hollo SHcor Batavia Karachi509 words
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Article395 1937-07-26 8 NOT ALWAYS WRONG FOR CHRISTIANS. I\ISAGREEMENT with the principle it Is always wrong for Christians to go to war was expressed by Viscount Halifax, Lord President of the Council, recently. In a broadcast address from St. Martin-in-the-Fie!ds. he said that many people repudiated war altogether as395 words
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Article23 1937-07-26 8 The Austrian Sport and Gymnastic Front, of which Prince Starhemberg *s the head, has prohibited a women's athletic contest between Austria and Italy.23 words
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Advertisement192 1937-07-26 8 The All British Imperial For Durability SOLE AGENTS m DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD. SINGAPORE -KUALA LUMPUR FOR ALL DEFECTS OF VISION Consult fifJ[zeJtiel sggs t.slablishrd over 20 yfn Qualified Ophthalmic Opticians 2L. 9. RAFFLES PUCE. Special Price quoted for schotl children. ■II prescription If you »r» raSerei from Ec/eraa, Ringworm, Dbobief192 words
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Advertisement50 1937-07-26 8 British aai I inn Automatic Made Record changer FLAYS EIGHT 9". 10" 12" RECORDS AUTOMATICALLY A WITHOUT PRE-SETTINU. From Radio Dealer-, or the Sole Agents for Malaya E. S. ISAAC CO., 12 Robinson Road, Singapore. I COLD I LEAF I g TEA S PYE RADIO FAMOUS FOR QUALITY, IHft BRITISH.50 words
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Advertisement373 1937-07-26 8 #<v "Gained Weight Wj Sleep Well And Am Full i mwMm Aro you off-colour— feeling the i^B^Bw^ Tieat listless and devoid of energy f I a victim of nerves and sleeplessw I"""'* «5M ness? Then read how a Canadian j iAHL jfe, girl who suffered in this way re- I373 words
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Miscellaneous1106 1937-07-26 8 Broadcasting. plVr A DADC a* 8 1 vivace (2) Allegretto schcrzando olINUArUKEi <3) Adagio (4) Molto allecro (Mendelssohn) ZHL 1 33 Mc/s (22& m.) '1.20 Second Cricket Tea: Match: England TAHAV vs Ncw Zealand Commentary on the lUl/AI second day's play, by P. O. H. Fender. m From Old Traflord,1,106 words
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Miscellaneous274 1937-07-26 8 6 52 Continuation of recorded music 7 50 Close down. 10 50 Opening announcement. 10.54 For .he Housewllt Talk on 'CookIng". 11.05 Classical music. 11.50 Time signal, weather report. 1'. .56 Popular programme. p.m. 12.20 Variety programs.: by Nirom Orch. !.10 News Bulletin. 20 Modern selections Solos by some members274 words
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Article326 1937-07-26 9 Women Get Equal Pay For Equal Value. London, July 24. UUIIITEHALL has invented a new slogan to counter the women's slogan of equal pay for equal work. It is equal pay for equal value. The contention is that, though women may do Civil Service work as326 words
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Article79 1937-07-26 9 I Estimated At £5,000,000. Rome, July 25. > It is reliably understood that Marconi left a fortune estimated at £5,000.000, half of which Is be- queathed to his seven-year-old daughter, Elettra, who, in addition, j will receive a quarter of the remaining half, which under ItalianReuter - 79 words
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Article64 1937-07-26 9 Sydney. July 25. The Australian Trades Union Congress decided to organise an anti-war campaign: to oppose rearmament: to .support collective security and to seek democratic control of the Australian army. The congress declared it will repudiate any commitments to Britain made by the Prime Minister. Mr.Reuter - 64 words
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Article186 1937-07-26 9 New Trends In Education A tendency to question the traditional in education and to reject ruthlessly everything that seems to lack reality and significance for the modern world. Is noted in a review of educational progress in Scotland during the last three years. The review is186 words
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46 1937-07-26 9 Berlin. July 25 General Goering has decreed the virtual nationalisation of Iron production by the formation of a company under government control dealing with Iron mining and smelting. The government has the right to compel companies to Join the new corporation. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article98 1937-07-26 9 STRIKES BREAK OUT IN TRANS-JORDAN. Jerusalem, July 25. A BOMB exploded at the entrance of the house of a brother of the Syrian Foreign Minister at Aleppo, seriously injuring several children. It is believed that the outrage was prompted by personal motives. Strikes have broken outAneta-Trans-Ocean - 98 words
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105 1937-07-26 9 COMMONS DECISION PLEASES. Both Parties Relieved. Both Jewish and Arab circles are relieved at the House of Commons' decision to have a further inquiry into the Palestine problem after referring the partition report to the League, states a Reuter message from Jerusalem. It Is believed this will allow time lor105 words
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Article119 1937-07-26 9 Lord Clarendon As Vice-Chairman. London, July 25. I ORD CLARENDON, until recently Governor-General of South Africa and former chairman of the British Broadcasting Corporation, will be vice-1 cnairman of the board of trustees which Lord Baldwin is constituting to aaminister the sum of £250,000 which anBritish Wireless - 119 words
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Article32 1937-07-26 9 London, July 25. The King has approved the appointment of Mr. Charles William Orde, Counsellor In the Foreign Office, to be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Rtea, Tallinn, and Kovno.—British Wlretett.32 words
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217 1937-07-26 9 TEST CRICKETER'S TRAGIC END. GIANT OF RYDER ERA. London, July 25. INJURED when his car collided with another. E. A. Mac Donald. 43-year-old ex-Lancashire and Australian cricketer, limped back on to the road and was killed by a third car. The accident occurred217 words
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143 1937-07-26 9 Buried Under Ice And Snow. Munich, July 20. THE recovery of the bodied of ttM victims of the ill-fated German Nanga Parhat expedition wiil probably prov? impossible, according to a telegram received by the German Himalaya Fund here from the famous Alpinist. HerrAneta-Trans-Ocean - 143 words
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Article12 1937-07-26 9 The death Is announced from London of Admiral D. T. Norris.—Reuter WirelessReuter - 12 words
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Article225 1937-07-26 9 Take These Flesh-Forming Tablets. If week by week you are steadily losing might, >ou must do something tb oce*. Unless you are far too fat I age. steady loss of weight may be Ui advance sign that a dreaded disease Is on ltj way225 words
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Advertisement324 1937-07-26 9 HOTELS. Vs. Cocktail Dance WVV 6.3* U 830 p.m. Dinner and Dance <»i««i» B 9.3* U> midnight K»* Trio Cinarro Exp*aenU ol Bfedern Clawieal Danclnc Non-diners JI.M BAFFLES ORCHESTRA When la Prnane *Uj at Directed by Dan Hopkins THE E O HOTEL ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS THIS WEEK: SEA VIEW324 words
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Advertisement139 1937-07-26 9 INSURANCE. FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSURANCE HONG KONG FIRE INSCL CO.. oTD, PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD. WESTERN ASBURANOE CO ONION INfCE SOCIETY OH CANTO* LTD EAGLE STAR INS. CO.. LTD. BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCF CO GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated to 8.8.) AGENTS FOR STRAITS ,JBL SETTLEMENTS AND139 words
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1126 1937-07-26 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JULY 26, 1937. Why The Panic? When the figures relating to rubber production and stocks in Malaya during June were published on Friday last, there was a sharp drop in the local price of the commodity and an air of acute .pessimism spread through the1,126 words
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1291 1937-07-26 10 An English Group's Study of the Nazi Claims. Reviewed by Professor W. X: Hancock in The Spectator. iy|ANY of the present-day international controversies are but part of a deeptr contesi, which is fought not only across frontiers but inside. It is the contest between reasoning1,291 words
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Article19 1937-07-26 10 The Colonial Problem. A Report by Study Group of the Royal Institute of International Affairs. (Oxford University Press. 215.)19 words
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Article171 1937-07-26 10 AN AIRWAY LIFEBELT FOR TWO. A BIG flying-boat, taxiing and manoeuvring on the surface of the water, becomes to all intents and purposes a marine vessel whicn brings I to light an interesting point. Official regulations, of course, call I for the carriage of life-belts in ships: but in an171 words
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Article802 1937-07-26 10 LABURNUM GLORY. •THOSE who chose last week-end to take a stroll In the Botanic Gardens were fortunate, for they saw the Indian Laburnum at its best. This tree, 0:1 the circular road around the bandstand. Is quite uninteresting until it bursts into flower, and then it802 words
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Advertisement231 1937-07-26 10 $9.50 12 months guarantee 15 jewel* Swlu leer, unbreakable m \»t%, strong leather. Opposite Clifford Pier. ROMA WYLKS EXCLUSIVE MILLINER Rodnej House, first floor. 10 lalterr Roab Singapore. Phone 7909. JVyLMER, GENUINENone but genuine and your friends ALL curios SOLD by us are guaranteed genuine. You buy from us confident231 words
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Advertisement148 1937-07-26 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. GARMCK THEATRE, GEYLANG Judgment of Allah A Hlndusia,.! Talkie at 6.15 9.15 p.m. GLOBE THEATRE Camille. GREAT WOKI.II IHE SKY TALKIE The Man Who Broke Tfce Bank cl Monte Carlo. HAPPY WORLD Cabaret. Dancing. Talkies. CJnema.s Theatres and Side Shows. NEW WORLD Side Shows, Cabaret, Dancing Talkies. Theatres148 words
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Article, Illustration317 1937-07-26 11 Troops Clash Between Peiping Tientsin. JAPANESE PLANES BOMB CHINESE BARRACKS. Minor Incident Causes Trouble In Shanghai* piGHTING between Chinese and Japanese has broken out midway between Peiping and Tientsin, according to reports received in Tokio (says Reuter). Chinese barracks at Langfang- were bombed by317 words
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Article, Illustration131 1937-07-26 11 Independence Wanted Next Year. QUEZON CONFERS WITH ROOSEVELT. pOMPLETE independence next year or in 1939 is sought by the Philippine Inlands. Announcing that he had asked President Roosevelt to advance th» date from 1946 to December 1938 or July 1939. Don Manue! Quezon, President ofReuter - 131 words
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72 1937-07-26 11 Threatening Population Of Whole Town. Manila, Juiy 25. As a protest against Ulf encroarh- civilisation two hundred aborigine warriors are threatening the ntire population of the town of Pcmtabangan on the Island of Luzon. All women and children are being cone nt rated in a safeReuter - 72 words
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232 1937-07-26 11 London, July 25. 'THE world conference of Pro- testant Churches being held at Oxford has approved a memorandum defining the position of the conference in the question of relations between the Church and the State. The memorandum recognises the State as the highest secular authorityAneta-Trans-Ocean - 232 words
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Article78 1937-07-26 11 PASSES THROUGH PENANG BY AIR. iFrom Our Own Corr:. s pjiKi:nt> Penang, July 26. Admiral Chen Shao-kwan, Minister of the Navy in China, passed through rcnang this morning by the Hong Kong Imperial plane for Nanking. H/ stayed overnight after his arrival by the Imperial plane78 words
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Article60 1937-07-26 11 INSURGENTS CAPTURE SOVIET SHIP. Madrid. July 26. TROOPS, stripped to the waist, fought in a shade temperature of 100 degrees in a battle at Bruiutt which was regained by the Government after its capture by tlis insurgents. Insurgent armed trawlers yesterday stopped the Soviet steamer Varlaamanasov inReuter - 60 words
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87 1937-07-26 11 Divine Wind Fliers Give Presents For War Comforts. Tokio, July 25. All, the monetary gifts from friends and ..dmirers after their record flight from Tokio to London have been given by the pilot and radio operator of the aeroplane Divine Wind to a "comfort" fund for Japanese garrison troops in87 words
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Article374 1937-07-26 11 Panic Follows Alleged Kidnapping Of Japanese. Shanghai. July 25 IN spite of an intensive search there is no trace of Sadao Miyazakl, Japanese garrison bluejacket who was kidnapped on Saturday night 200 yards irom Garrison headquarters after a brawl between Chinese and three bluejackets. The Japanese374 words
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Article22 1937-07-26 11 Large tracts in Kansu have been flooded following abnormal rises in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. —Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 22 words
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114 1937-07-26 11 SECRET FLIGHT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. Noted American Defies Ban. MYSTERY PLANE. London, July 25. 4 LL coastal stations in Ireland -'■■aiid Western England are on the lookout for an unknown aviator who is believed to be flying from America to England. According to -«je Daily Express the plane was sightedAneta-Trans-Ocean - 114 words
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Article140 1937-07-26 11 "Careless Indifference To Human Life." Washington, July 25. SENSATIONAL allegations are made in the report of the Senate committee of inquiry into ths steel mill riot in Chicago on May 31. It is said that the police used excessive force and showed "very careless indifference to humanReuter - 140 words
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Article108 1937-07-26 11 GENERAL WHO ROSE FROM RANKS. Moscow, July 26. AN IMPORTANT change in the High Command of the Red Army was announced yesterday. Gen. Kashirin, oommander of the Caucasian military district, one of the eight Judges at the recent trial of Marshal Tukhachevsky ?.nd the sevenReuter - 108 words
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Article222 1937-07-26 11 Burma Inquiry Committee's View. Rangoon. THE Burma University Act Inquiry Committee has approved of the residential character of Rangoon University, its report stating, "the University of Rangoon ought to continue as a teaching and residential University." The report continues: "At first sight it may appear that222 words
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Article, Illustration133 1937-07-26 11 London, July 26. |£ING CAROL of Rumania, who was in England on an incognito visit, has suddenly changed his plans and will return to Paris today. Elaborate precautions were taken when the King arrived last week to keep the matter secret. There was no I officialAneta-Trans-Ocean - 133 words
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60 1937-07-26 11 "Of Immense Value." London, July 25. Sir Sanurcl Hoar?, paying his first visit as Home Secretary to the Hendon Police College, express?d the opinion that the futur? would see Hendon as an Imperial university for Empire police and that police generally from the Colonies, theReuter - 60 words
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210 1937-07-26 11 RUBBER CONTROL FOR FIVE YEARS MORE. Malaya's Position May Be Weaker, N.I. AND BORNEO MAY GET INCREASES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. July 24. J^IHBER regulation is to continue for five years from Jan. 1. 19. W. I learned this today trom a Dutch source which has invariably been Wfll210 words
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78 1937-07-26 11 Training Centres In British Ports. London. Juiy 20 A PLAN to train officers of the m<r- chant navy in defence measures was announced by Capt D. Euan Wallace. Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Trade, in a speech at Southampton. The scheme will be voluntary and will78 words
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Advertisement18 1937-07-26 11 "S. C. S." ON THE LABEL BEST BUTTER ON THE TABLE PHONE 5376 (4 Lines) b^» WPS. 25*18 words
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322 1937-07-26 12 CRANBOURNE ON PACIFIC REFORTIFICATION. Restriction In Japan's Mandate. HONG KONG DEFENCES MERELY "BEING MODERNISED." CINGAPORE, focal point in Groat Britain's Far East defence scheme, is likely to assume increased strategic importance in view of the alleged refortifio at ion of Pacific bases322 words
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Article, Illustration106 1937-07-26 12 AUSTRALIAN TRADE HEAD LEAVING BATAVIA. Mr. C.E. Critchley For New Zealand. !A U3TRALIAN Trade Commissioner for Malaysia, with headquarters at Batavia. Mr. C. E. Critchley has been promoted to become Trade Commissioner for Australia in New Zealand. Mr. Critchley. who was in Singapore ::tly in charge ot the Australian oit106 words
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Article172 1937-07-26 12 NEW WORLD LICENSEE FINED $200. COR permitting the Grand Theatre r at the New World to be used for the making or scoring of fireworks, when it was not licensed for that purpose. Mr. Ong Peng Hock, the licensee, was this morning fued S2OO by the Criminal District Judge (Mr.172 words
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87 1937-07-26 12 Rubber Stock Lost When Smokehouse Gutted. Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. July 26. A fire cccurrad on Pinji Estate at wo o'clock this morning when the ;mok. house containing nearly $6,000 j *'orth of rubber was completely jutted. The Ipoh fire brigade arrived on rhe87 words
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198 1937-07-26 12 Ratepayers To Discuss: /^lVk' matters of vital importance will be discussed at a meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association on Thursday afternoon. Of particular interest in view of the Straits Times" campaign against municipal secrecy in the conduct of i business of which ratepayers have!198 words
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Article135 1937-07-26 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. OIK. For many years the Kaub Australian Gold Mining Company Ltd. published a detailed report on the working of the mine every month, from which mining men could foncast more or less accurately the future of the mine. Now.135 words
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Article132 1937-07-26 12 Mauritius Governor In Singapore. f\N his way to take up the Governorship of British Guiana. Sir Wilfrid Jackson, retiring Governor of Mauritius, arrived in Singapore from Batavia this morning by the Op ten Noort. Accompanied by Lady Jackson, Sir Wilfrid has been vacationing in Java and Bali for several weeks.132 words
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Article59 1937-07-26 12 *rHE Paramount film unit, headed by the New Zealand actor Colin Tapley, which is to make a jungle film in Malaya, is due at Singapore from China on Wednesday by the P. and O. liner Ranchl. The film will present authentic scenes of Malayan life59 words
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Article21 1937-07-26 12 Owing to delay in arrival, Dr. Stanley Jones, the well-known missionary, will not speaV in Singapore tonight, as was originally scheduled.21 words
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Article47 1937-07-26 12 CINGAPORE v to meet Selangor in the .Malaya Cup Final at Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 7 as a result of the defeat of the Services 2—l at Anson Road on Saturday. A special report of the Southern Division final is on Page 15.47 words
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Article, Illustration53 1937-07-26 12 CHINESE BRIi MISS LEE GUAM KlANG.dau. of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yew Seah, o/ Singapore, who was married to DR. LIAN FUTT SEONG, of Selangor, at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday. The doctor is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Han Pak Yoong, of Kuala Kubu.53 words
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Article, Illustration261 1937-07-26 12 Sandakan-Brunei Trip By Flying Doctor. (From A Special Correspondent.) Brunei, Borneo. /CROSSING jungle-clad mountains in a tiny Aeronca seaplane. Dr. V. A. Stookes. of Sandakan. the only private aircraft owner in Borneo, made a good flight from Sandakan to Brunei. The distance of 177261 words
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154 1937-07-26 12 At The Cinema. "Storm In A Teacup" Is One Of Best. "Storm in a Teacup," with Vivien Leigh' and Rex Harrison. London Films production, directed by Victor Saville. At the Pavilion. CEW British comedies have reached the heights of "Storm In a TeaI cup", for154 words
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Article88 1937-07-26 12 Exhibits From All Industries. 'THE third annual Chinese Trade Fair will open at the Great World on Oct. 8. It is definitely known that manufacturers from all parts of China including Shanghai will be represented at the exhibition. A meeting Is to be held by the88 words
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Article31 1937-07-26 12 The F.M.S. Railways office advises that in view of the August bank holidays week-end tickets will be Issued on Monday. August 2. The usual facilities for return journeys will be provided.31 words
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Article50 1937-07-26 12 ]\EW 37 -year-old member of the Singapore Rotary Club, Mr. D Allebe speaks four languages besides Dutch English, French. German and Malay and is interested in stamp collecting. He plays a little golf. Born in Amsterdam, Mr. Allebe is now manager of the Netherlands Trading Society.50 words
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Article144 1937-07-26 12 Lonely Isle Death Mystery. Singapore Expert Examines Bones. THE Singapore pathologist in examining the skull and hones of a man found on Pulau Pfcwal, a small island seven miles south wrcat of Singapore, last week, and said to be those of an eccentric .Malay fisherman, named Teiria. who lived by144 words
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Article77 1937-07-26 12 ROTARY heads in action against th<* background of Chicago will be seen in a 28-minute film to be shown by Mr. Richard Sidney, just back from a world tour, at a Singapore Rotary Club dinner at the Ad;lphi HoU'l tomorrow week. There will be glimpses77 words
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Article56 1937-07-26 12 MR. Lim Ktong Hoe, L.D.S.. Assistant Dental Surgeon at the Dental Clinic, Singapore General Hospital was entertained by Medical College students to a dinner at the Great World on Saturday night to bid him farewell before he leaves for Penan? at the end of the month56 words
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Advertisement139 1937-07-26 12 We take great pleasure y in announcing that \bs& -xW^' we nave decided to extend our ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE TILL AUGUST 7th 1937. THE GREATEST SALE OF ALL TIMES IS AGAIN IN FULL SWING FROM TODAY FURTHER REDUCTIONS 9 FURTHER NEW STOCKS ADDED Will Make This Sale Undoubtedly UNPARALLELED UNAPPROACHED139 words
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Article, Illustration470 1937-07-26 13 Father Pioneer Missionary In The Island. TRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY'S SPIRIT OF UNITY. DORN on the island of Ceylon, Sir George Trimmer, chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board and the city's newest knight was given a tea party by the Ceylonese community at the airport on470 words
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Article89 1937-07-26 13 Farewell To Mr. Sze Zan Tsung. fHE Singapore Chinese Chamber ol Commerce held a farewell reception yesterday in honour of Mr. Sze Zau Tsung, Consul in Singapore, who :s proceeding shortly to Kuala Lumpui to take charge of the Chinese Consulate there. Among »hose present at89 words
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Article27 1937-07-26 13 Many cases of sunstroke among Japanese troops are reported in the Peiping-Tientsin area, where the temperature has risen to abo o 100 degrees —Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 27 words
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1024 1937-07-26 13 Three- Year- Old Alsatian Wins Second Championship. HIGH STANDARD AT CENTRAL MALAYAN DOG SHOW. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 25. fVVNDY of Picardy is a name to conjure with in the Malayan dog world. For he is twice-cham-pion and only three years old. This evening Mrs. E. J.1,024 words
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222 1937-07-26 13 TiWIGHT LONG, 24 years old J Seattle yachtsman who was in Singapore last year on a round the world cruise, has arrived at Ramsgate, England, in his ketch Idle Hour. At the pierhead to greet him were Lord Teynham. President of the National222 words
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250 1937-07-26 13 LONDON film critics are at a loss for an explanation of the ban placed by the Malayan Film Censor (Capt. T. M. Hussey) on O.H.M.S. the Gaumont-British officially sponsored recruiting film. The Film Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, for instance, says "A few days ago.250 words
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Article36 1937-07-26 13 1 A PANTOMIME performed by the pupils of the Holy Infant Jesus on Saturday attracted a large audience. Staged in aid of the Abandoned Babies' Fund, the entertainment was an unqualified success.36 words
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Article125 1937-07-26 13 Chinese Dresses As Woman. Given Lift By European. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. .July IS. IJOW a youn^ S(raits-b<»rn Chinese paraded at Bukit China in women's dress, with powdered face and rouged lips and was given a motor ride l>> a European was told in ihe Malacca Police Court. The125 words
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Article106 1937-07-26 13 Chiefs Knl en :i in Him To Tiffin. 'From Our Own Corrt spoil d em > Ipoh. July J". •THE Raja binds of Perai. wai tamed by the Rajas and Chiefs ol the State at a luncheon party the Grand HJtel today in honour ol106 words
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71 1937-07-26 13 MISS M R. Ralne sails Iro.n Lond( :i for Malaya on July 30 to t.ik" i i> a post as physical training Instructor at the Cameron Highlands School. Miss Rain? has held a similar appo'ntment at t^ie SkipUm Giri.s Hiuh School for the past 1271 words
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49 1937-07-26 13 •T^HE Royal Cashmeriau Dancers lid by Miss Mcer Jehan. due in Singapore today, will be seen in a series of dances at the Victoria Theatre early next month. This is probably the first time in Singapore that Cashmerian women have been seen on the stage.49 words
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Advertisement66 1937-07-26 13 FRESH AS THE DAWN AND DELIGHTFULLY FRAGRANT. DECIDE ON A SHELVADOR NOW Think n the convenience ana the extra spr.ce in th? snelves that oniy a SHELVADOR can otter Think of tht beauty it will add to year klti-licn anl the saving in your market money We give FIVE-YEAR GUARANTEE66 words
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Advertisement38 1937-07-26 13 Jhc Cr^x/ra CJua/t/i/ Virginia fri(/are//c Smoke one slowly here you have a Cigarette filled with the choicest and mildest Virginia Leaf subtly blended by true craftsmen J° appeal to the most critical PLAYER'S Jor^n Player ir Sons. ENGLAND.38 words
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591 1937-07-26 14 TEST MATCH CENTURY FOR YORKSHIREMAN. NEW ZEALANDERS FACE A HEAVY TASK TODAY. THE second Test between England and New Zealand began at Manchester on Saturday. England opened well, Barnett and Hutton putting up three figures for the first wicket and the young Yorkshireman,591 words
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Article150 1937-07-26 14 Narrow Victory For Singapore. At the conclusion of the yachting I yesterday afternoon in the Interport regatta at Batavla. over the week-end, Singapore led by 33».' 2 points to 31. j On Saturday afternoon, Batavia won the first series by 12' 2 to 9 points. Or.150 words
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Article, Illustration15 1937-07-26 14 The Combined Schools cricket team who defeated an S.il.f. XI on Saturday. Straits Times Photograph.15 words
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543 1937-07-26 14 Four New Malayan Athletic Records. CHINESE JUMPER CLEARS OVER SIX FEET. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 24. roi'K Malayan recr ds were lowered at the Malayan athletic championships. which were concluded this afternoon in brilliant weather and before one of the largest crowds for some years. For the543 words
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Article250 1937-07-26 14 An Excellent Innings By Watts. The Combined Schools achieved a capital performance In beating the S.R.C. by 36 runs on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday. The features ot the game were Watts' Innings of 45 for the Schools and d'Almeida's bowling feat of six wickets for250 words
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474 1937-07-26 14 Austin Beats Parker Hare Gives Budge A Fight. jAN easy victory by Austin and a great display by Hare, who gave Budge a great battle, featured the first day's play of the challenge round of the Davis Cup, between England and the Tinted474 words
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Advertisement98 1937-07-26 14 fTAKE A SECON D L00K... EVERYBODY ELSE DOES.' HUDSON Every street's a Hudson showroom every road For out on the street, where you can see this impressive MM bigness and beauty side by side with the other 19?7 cars, is the best place to discover how far Hudson has And98 words
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Advertisement202 1937-07-26 14 Pictures of the Malayan A.A A Championship meeting will be found on the back page today. The best highball with SCHENLEY RYE or BOURBON Agents: CALDBECK'S LEITZ BINOCULARS HAPPY WORLD STADIUM THURSDAY, JULY 29th G. B. KUt Fmente four Ten Round Contests ia one Nifbt Ever? boul a main Eventer202 words
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Article, Illustration1232 1937-07-26 15 " Echo - SERVICES BEATEN IN "ANYONE'S MATCH. SELECTORS STILL HAVE TO DO SOME THINKING. "Echo." By CINGAPORE are to appear in their fourteenth Malaya Cup soccer final all right, maintaining their ever-present record. Whether they will win the trophy for the sixth time1,232 words
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Article59 1937-07-26 15 The Malayan lawn tennis singles champions, H. C. Sansoni and his cousin Miss Doreen Sansoni, here from Ceylon to defend their titles, will appear in exhibition matches at the S.C.C. tnday. In opposition to them will appear Mrs. Eber (Singapore champion), Mrs. Strickland, Yong Loon Chong59 words
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Article191 1937-07-26 15 Chick Woh's Three Goals For The Negri. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 24. Negri Sembilan defeated Malacca by four goals to one in the Malaya Cup match here today. The wonderful opportunism of Wan Chick Woh was the deciding factor. He scored three goals. Malacca191 words
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Article212 1937-07-26 15 Perak Lose A Two Goals Lead At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 24. CELANGOR will once more be Malaya Cup finalists. Perak lost the chance of a play-off with them by failing: to win here today. But they should have won. They led212 words
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Article424 1937-07-26 15 Raffles Beat The Medicals. DAFFLES COLLEGE won the Kay-Mouat Cup at the intercollege athletic meeting, from the Medical College, on the Raffles ground on Saturday. Among those present were H.E. Sir Shenton Thomas and Lady Thomas. Fine weather prevailed and at the conclusion, Lady Thomas presented the prizes424 words
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Article280 1937-07-26 15 The Chinese Olympic Programme. The only important match in the S.A.F.A. League this week is that between the Chinese and the Police on Thursday. The fixtures are: Today: Dlv. II: Publishers vs. SRC. at Anson Road stadium. Tomorrow: Div. I: RAF. vs. Ifalayt, at Anson280 words
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Article55 1937-07-26 15 TODAY. Lawn TrniuF: H.C. and Miss Sanionl ti> exhibition names at S.C.C, Socctr: Publishers \s. C.R.C., Div. 11, Stadium Hockey: S.R.C. vs. S.C.R.C., naian?. TOMORROW. Sorcer: R.A.F. vs. Malays, Div. r, otadium. WEDNESDAY. Soccw: S.C.C. vs. RE.. Div. I. pa 1-uil Athlrtics: R R.C. sports heats: Pasir55 words
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Advertisement59 1937-07-26 15 MJmk W The name Eveready mlUi W stands f° r a that is mfVm \fa reliable in Torches and J/dH M Flashlight Batteries. mfmk Mf Long Range, long life and MJ 7*KrjTyy economy are points una f^m obtainable with inferior m/S+/M torches and batteries. MfksZftmJ/ Always be ready with an59 words
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Advertisement32 1937-07-26 15 tlxperience Tells _^^f *****^^mo^^ ~**—^mJ^^^ •^■.^^^^P^ 4 .^::&y ...V^:Experience extending over more than half a century has taught Fraser Neave to produce the finest Aerated Waters in Malaya. Issued by Fraser &NeaveLt<?32 words
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1275 1937-07-26 16 Going Good Despite Heavy Morning Rain. LUCKY STAR AND WAIT-AND-SEE PAY BIG DIVIDENDS. From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan?, July 24. THK fir-t day of the Penang Races attracted a good crowd. Contrary to expectations the going was good. There was a heavy do.vnpnur1,275 words
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Article231 1937-07-26 16 SUSSEX MIDDLESEX PRESSING YORKSHIRE WITH DERBY STILL IN THE RUNNING. Point scoring: Win IS; lie 7ft win Ist Inns. 5; loss on Ist. inns. 3. no result 4 pts. each; no play, match ignored; no olay for two days, one innings Dutch, win 10, loss 3 'otitions231 words
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535 1937-07-26 16 MRS. McDONALD AND PATERSON WIN S.G.C. MIXED DOUBLES. FIRST ROUND DRAW FOR DUFFERS' CUP. The second ti-monthly mixed foursomes competition of the Singapore Golf Club for July was played at Bukit Timah yesterday and resulted in a win for Mrs. A. C. Mac Donald and M. M. Paterson with a535 words
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Advertisement280 1937-07-26 16 We are Seven! and them room for us all _f W *S/ *^r m\m -r /.^■^^Hk M L^. *t* r *3 I^^Wrf W V*« _^g» f^t. asT .^sflr^sV xP Vjfl Vl Xl ll^k tB 7 sV a ■r Vi .^LHIBIsCiT sCflfesW^LslH 1 IsH It. IV %|V| A JK ,'IQ^LVk' ji%i280 words
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Article187 1937-07-26 17 SEVERAL CHANGES IN ADDRESSES. i From Our Own Correspondent). London, July 15. Many well-known retired Malayans in England have recently changed their addresses and correspondents may be interested to note that: Mr. N. C. S. Bcsanquet is now living at Woodlands House, Bishop's Stortford. Herts.; Captain G.187 words
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Article154 1937-07-26 17 Ambassador Protests. Berlin. A STRONG complaint about the atti- tude of the German Press towards' France was made by M. FrancoisjPoncet, the French Ambassador, in a speech to the French cqlony here. "Violence, excess of passion and incapacity for moderation are not signs of strength." he154 words
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Article269 1937-07-26 17 Abyssinia Open To Rich Only •THOSE areas of Abyssinia which are under Italian control are to become the happy hunting-ground of Italian financiers. Instead of providing outlets for Italy's surplus population. Italy's excuse for her war of aggression against the Ethiopians that her people needed room to expand— is today269 words
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Article55 1937-07-26 17 At noon last Sunday two of the elephants belonging to a circus visiting Ipoh broke loose for a while in i one of the most crowded parts of j the town and caused a stampede amongst the numbers of children who had collected to gaze at them. The elephants were,55 words
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Article146 1937-07-26 17 NEW QUARTERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Costing $36,200, a block of quarters and outhouses and an office block is to be erected at Paya Lebar by the Municipal Commissioners. A tender of $36,200 for the work, submitted by Hup Hoe and Co.. was accepted by Committee No. 2 at146 words
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Article218 1937-07-26 17 Case Adjourned To Call Further Evidence. FOLLOWING the evidence of a r witness for the defence whom the court considered unsatisfactory, an application for an adjournment to call further evidence was made by the defendant during the continued hearing of the $12,000 claim by Mr. Abdul218 words
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Article166 1937-07-26 17 Judge's Comments On Counterfeiting. "¥N my view counterfeiting coins is one of the meanest offences in the Criminal Code, and on? which should be punished most severely," said Mr. Justice Howes, at the Assize Court, in sentencing Looi Cheok to three years on two charges of166 words
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196 1937-07-26 17 "PUBLIC ENEMY No. 1." Girl Alleges Kissing And Assault. It was alleged at Stratford that a girl of 16 had been threatened with an air pistol and a sheath knife by a youth whom she met while out cycling. Frank Anthony Robinson, 18. a fitter, of Thurlston Avenue. Ilford, was196 words
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Advertisement214 1937-07-26 17 NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. i lncorporated in India) ASSETS OVER $20,000,000 FAR EASTERN BRANCH: 79, JAVA STREET, KUALA LUMPUR. PASKOE'S LTD. FOR CARPETS PARAMOUNT FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES BEST AMERICAN BATTERY From Al! Dealers Sole Acents: RAHAMIN FENHAS, Singapore. ASTHMA If you want relief from spelU of hard breaching, choking and wheeling214 words
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Advertisement128 1937-07-26 17 wist saving! k ox. ..niaue in formula r lie Sn^. l <«K> theS and |e i^ cc t \rVorW over, U N^^Sfi*nfiii^9iSl c I ANDREWS THE SAUNE WITH THE LARGEST SALE J. A 4 x. m -A Famous vsS^ throughout the world For perfection WILLIAM JACKS CO., (Malaya) LTD. SINGAPORE128 words
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383 1937-07-26 18 350-Mile-An-Hour Trials Banned After Appeal. -QK.MON-URIVER" Freddie Dix'>ii, banned from road and motor (rack by a conviction for dangerous driving, failed in his ap|h;il against the £50 fine and the suspension of his licence. Bo lor two years he will be unable to drive383 words
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Article144 1937-07-26 18 READY NEXT MAY. MO. 553, the sister ship of the Queen Mary, is to be launched by the Queen. During their visit to Glasgow the King and Queen discussed the matter with the Lord Provost, Sir John Stewart If the work goes according to plan.144 words
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Article102 1937-07-26 18 Depots And Sub-Depots. Comdr. Morrison, a Home Office expert, said recently that if the time came gas masks would be sent to people's houses. There would be no question of people having to queue up. and each would have the mask fitted for102 words
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Article, Illustration47 1937-07-26 18 The Duke of Gloucester carrying: out the annual .nspectior. of the Uaft Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard in the grounds of St. James's Palace. He took the place of the Duke of Connaught, who, owing to his recent indisposition was unable to carry it out47 words
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232 1937-07-26 18 Gassed Himself When He Had To Lose His Pet. DATHER than be parted from his little white mongrel dog, 11 Walter Edmund Hooper, aged 62, gassed himself at his flat in Shoreditch, London, and his pet died with him. The coroner was232 words
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Article72 1937-07-26 18 On the eve of his departure to Europe Yang Mulia Raja Zahar Shah bin Raja Badizaman, the first royal Queen's Scholar from the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, who is going to study Civil Engineeiing at Cambridge, was to be entertained to a farewell family party on Sunday at the residence72 words
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445 1937-07-26 18 Ellsworth To Fly Wastes Of Antarctica. DETEK PAN of the Antarctic— wealthy, adventurous, fifty- seven-year-old Lincoln Ellsworth, who has said I'll never gnm old as long as I can keep exploring is now completing final details of the new airplane that is to445 words
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114 1937-07-26 18 JAPANESE GERMANS SEEK RARE METAL. WORLD interest has been revived in th: rars Australian metal tanta- lite by the arrival at Darwin of representatives of important Geiman and Jaoan?se interests. Both have gone into the interior to inspect "shows" of the metal betw?en Darwin and Pine Creek. Tantalit; which Is114 words
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103 1937-07-26 18 For consistent steaming and frequent entry of ports, the liner Awatea, I iecently built in England as part one of the Empire's reply to subsidised American competition In the Tasman Sea, has established a world record The Awatea went into service between Australia and New103 words
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Advertisement108 1937-07-26 18 Jk FORD V 8 22 h.p. IS THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY s&££2^^*^ CAR IN THE LOW-PRICE FIELD The 22 H. P. V-8 cylinder engine is almost an exact replica of the famous 30 H. P. V-8 engine except for size, weight and power. It delivers V-8 smoothness and quietness even at108 words
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Article380 1937-07-26 19 Sequel To Recent Rise In Car Prices. MORE than 20.000 motorists and motor-dealers all over Bri- tain are affected by a strange new oath that has been introduced by certain motor-manufacturers to stop pricecutting. Affidavits, signed in legal fashion before a Commissioner of Oaths, must380 words
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Article272 1937-07-26 19 PILSUDSKI COFFIN DISPUTE. THE conflict between Archbishop 1 Prince Sapieha and the Polish State, which had threatened to develop into a breach between the Polish Government and the Vatican, has now been partially settled, writes the Morning Post V/arsaw correspondent) The Archbishop has written another letter to272 words
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454 1937-07-26 19 Former Housemaid Sends Him ss. For Christmas. A RETIRED colonel, who at one time was worth £150,000 and lived in luxury in Mayfair, with a staff of servants, attended at the London Bankruptcy Court recently for his public examination. Following the examination, at454 words
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223 1937-07-26 19 S. AFRICA OUTSTRIPPED BY AUSTRALIA. General Smuts On Curse Of P^rty Politics. Johannesburg. GENERAL J. C. SMUTS, the actin? Prime Minister of the Union, speaking at Nelspruit, painted a glowing picture of what the present desolate areas in the Union wnuld be like if the Government's present irrigation scheme could223 words
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Article123 1937-07-26 19 Secret Of A Happy Invalid. IN a London hospital for incurables veteran Corporal Gray drank a glass ol beer to celebrate his sixty-sixth birthday, the forty-flrst he has spent in hospital. Paralysed by sunstroke while crossIng an Indian desert with a troop of the 11th123 words
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Article118 1937-07-26 19 Wanted Man Worked At The 'Yard' 4 CIVIL Servant told the Bow Street magistrate that while a warrant for his arrest was in existence, he teas working on the Civil Staff at Scotland Yard. He was Capt. Henry James Shadbolt, aged 41. of Lansbury Lane, Feltham, Middlesex, and he was118 words
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Article280 1937-07-26 19 CRITICISMS AFTER "INCIDENTS." DOLO players are discussing what are called "unfortunate incidents" in connection with the r.ecent visit to Britain of the Nawab of Bhopal. The Nawab brought a special polo team for the Coronation season consisting of forty-five ponies, their attendants, and five players. In280 words
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Article196 1937-07-26 19 RATS MICE INVADE ZULULAND. Tins Of Sardines As Poison. Durban. RATS and mice on trek in Northern ZululAid are making havoc of promising crops. They have now reached the settlement area of Byala, Mkuzi and Magut, and are crossing rivers. Extraordinary msthods are being adopted by farmers in order to196 words
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Advertisement58 1937-07-26 19 "^T>=d BETTER FOOD ...BUT THE I, 'W BILLS ARE LyJwvEK And isn't that what we \^y^ all wish for? You are well advised to install a greater economy. I r I .\A WITH THE SILENT CIRCULATOR" AGENTS:— Jihi S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. OlfS^^rlJ RAFFLES PLACE. SINGAPORE. lETTgffTTlTggi 16, BISHOP STREET.58 words
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Advertisement91 1937-07-26 19 IBs 6&/ there is nothing to compart with the refreshing fragrance of "47/1" Genuine Eau de Cologne. A dab /^afej on tne forehead, a dash in the bath Bf water, a whiff inhaled trom the ;S^^^sHjKßS^ tiredness will have vanished un-V'-^jBB Sm '''7/1' Bath and Cream Soaps ill «a«2" J91 words
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Article, Illustration113 1937-07-26 20 fabove) ANOTHER MALAYAN RECORD to be equalled at the A.A.A. championships en Saturday was that for the 120 yards hurdles won by LIM THYF. HEE (Singapore) in 15 3/5 sec. The Chinese hurdler is third from the right. Hingston (Military), who was second, is on113 words
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