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Title Section38 1939-04-02 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA FINAL EDITION No. 380 Sunday, April 2, 1939 Price 10 Cents THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya No. 380 Sunday. April 2. 1939 Prko 10 Cents38 words
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Article, Illustration215 1939-04-02 1 His Reply To Neville Chamberlain "I Did A Great Service For Peace When I Removed A Great Danger In Central Europe" fci'HAKING in Wilhelmshaven yesterday evening following the launching •f Germany's new 35,000 ton battleship Admiral von Tirpitz, Herr Hitler replied to Mr. Chamberlain's announcement that (-reat215 words
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Article363 1939-04-02 1 "No Desire To Attack Others" LJfcKK Hitler said "If a British tish statesman demands that every problem concerning Germany's internal affairs be cliM-.'.s-sfcd we could demand just same about Britain. In Palestine, Germany has hin? to seek. We want nothing there and Britain has just as little to seek in363 words
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Article, Illustration176 1939-04-02 1 Convinced That Britain "Will Go The Limit" Bucharest, Saturday. INTENSE satisfaction is felt by the vast majority of Rumanians at Mr. Chamberlain's statement, which has also been welcomed in official circles. It is felt here that the Western Powers definitely intend to to the I176 words
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Article381 1939-04-02 1 Hope Of A Return To Decent, Normal Methods Of Diplomacy THK London morning newspapers enthusiastically welcome the Prime Minister's announcement as a remarkable new departure in foreign The Daily Telegraph calls It one of the most conspicuous landmarks in the whole history of British f: reign policy.381 words
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Article444 1939-04-02 1 Berlin, Saturday. pHS German morning newspapers minimise the importance of Mr. Chamberlain's statement and say the daclaration causes Germany not ttM slightest uneasiness. The mildness of the comment is believed to have been ordered. Voelkischer Beobachter states, "Mi. Chamberlain's declaration shows intentionally or unintentionally a tend- ency444 words
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Article84 1939-04-02 1 London, Saturday. 'THE Royal Air Force was born on 1 Apr. 1 1918, and Is thus ot age today. Numerous messages of congratulation Include one from the King, expressing pride that the Air Force spirit remains unchanged— a spirit that enabled It to surmount many difficulties84 words
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Article50 1939-04-02 1 Rome, Saturday. "IF there Is not sufficient space for us someone must give it to us." dec'ared Signor Mussolini addressing the people of Capua today. II Duce added. "Neither printed paper ncr ink will stop us, because above them are our will and our blood.'50 words
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200 1939-04-02 1 MORE BOMB OUTRAGES IN LONDON Terrorists Tour Streets In Fast Car TERRORISTS, with homemade bombs, toured Loudon's streets early today in a high-powered motor-car and caused the most extensive series of bombing outrages in the Metropolis known since the bombings began a few months ago. They concentrated mainly on th»Reuter - 200 words
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Article87 1939-04-02 1 (From Oar Own Correspondent Lwidon, SuturdiT Rubber Dull. London BdL K 1 ltd. Apr -June M. 8 1 164. July-Sept 8 1 IM. X',d. O.t-ner. H',d. 8 i 164 PKPPER Lpg. Bark. Bond. I.d. COFFEE Rob. I'gumb, f.a 27*. fed. PALM OIL W. African, Soft. £12 12». M.87 words
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Advertisement27 1939-04-02 1 j* Du»o«d Eternity i MM Wedding Ring* I >r* lashUaable, I tot aU Diamonds mM "Mfc catonrtd \jf Gnu. P. H. HEND3Y J«wtUer> S PORE K. LUMPUR27 words
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Advertisement15 1939-04-02 1 VISIT CHOTIRMALL'S FOR YOUR SHIRTS. PYJAMAS HANAVA SUITING 41-43. High Street 1 J^;^II^SINGAPORE-^a.pe A ng^—15 words
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Article156 1939-04-02 2 "Unlawful Societies Cloaked By China Relief-Crown Counsel HIGH COURT APPEAL CENTENCED to serve concurrent sentences of nine months* and three months' rigorous imprisonment on charges of extortion by threatening one Seng Sek Weng with having his ears cut off and inducing him to pay $100, and c!156 words
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Article98 1939-04-02 2 T\\(.l.lN RAIT, which has been lined by <c«aie trains ever since the aew «Utte a was tmitt. is a* longer a stopping place between Huktt Timatl a»d .Singapore. The last train t« >4»p thrre was> the -i if p.m. train (rtm Singapore t« Ormas. t\ Friday.98 words
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213 1939-04-02 2 Glaring Lights Blamed For Accident JOIIORE cars are murh aiorc pront. to Ud\. hrudllghts than i l<«-aJ car.s.'" swid C\-uri InsptcU»r Frew, to Mj-. C. H TThittcai. Singapore Ttsiflc wid District Judge yesterday. when a young mau, C E. F. Lopes. «ho was charged on tiiree counts of Kurt u>213 words
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Article83 1939-04-02 2 /XSUNSEL for the defence. Mr. W. A Battcnburg. was complimented by the Singaoore Second Police Magistrate yesterday at V*e conclusion of a case in which a Eurasian. C. G. Rudilcu. was acquitted on a charge of cheating. It was alleged Rodrigo Induced a \ia!ay. Moharaed bin83 words
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Article45 1939-04-02 2 •From Oar Own Corespondent Port. Swrttenham. Mr. V. M Sa»F. of tIM office at the Cubans aEd Excise departneat. Port S^fUeahajn. is goiog oa leave to Cevioc Mr Simv. has been hciiorarv s-xretry of t*>» Port SweCtmhasn Recrrsaon CTufc for wv^rxl years.45 words
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213 1939-04-02 2 Three Soldiers On Housebreaking Charges IJURTHER cnajges of h outbreaking and Uieft were preferred against tine.' men of the Loyal Regiment, Peter Crompton. aged 11, James McDor.cugh (23) and Allen Thompson (JO, in the Sins;ipore Fourth and Fifth Police Courts this morning. Th? men had previously been charged, before Mr.213 words
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Article157 1939-04-02 2 /CONVICTED of douig an act preparatory to <an>mting cbatadu into Singapore, three Chiutie. r\ng ix<-^if Ow Ton* and Low Fong, were sentenced to eleven, eight and eleven months' rigorous Imprisonment each, respectively, wy Mr. L. B. Gibson in tbe I Crtastml Dlstrtrt. Oocnt yesterday. The case157 words
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Article, Illustration46 1939-04-02 2 When motorist in Ptfucmg took picture of what mpptmnd to be a ham k*M§ in the thai* of mm ambreifai :left) v Tmmß «mt her child, who were votUng near by, nuked ta end removed the outer covering (right). Inside was her beby.46 words
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180 1939-04-02 2 Larger Vessels Possible For Straits Steamships SATISFACTORY YEAR'S WORKING I*HE placing of order* for larger vessels was still being considered by the directors, the chairman of the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd., Mr. F. S. Gibson, told shareholders at the annual meeting in Singapore yesterday. Prices ruling during the current year,180 words
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248 1939-04-02 2 Rubber Company Begun In Slump Years LIOW a rubber company came Into 11 exist3nce in IS3O and braved the slump in the first years of it> existence was told by Mr. W. H. Macgregor, presiding at the annual rr.e?ung of Chermang Development, Ltd.. In Singapore yesterday. The company, he said,248 words
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Article124 1939-04-02 2 "DUUDOiO la Fenang k increasing I •'and oar works are operating at :ull pressure. declared Mr. C Jackson, presiding at the annual meeting co Alexandra Brickworks, Ltd.. la Singapore yesterday. Additional ciay-bbwin* land adjaocnt to the company's property at auttcrworth had been purchased and a new124 words
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Article57 1939-04-02 2 Frckin Ow O»-n Ccirrespondent') Klaag. Satardav. Tlie pupils of the Chinese Boys and Ciris schools In Klaus and Coast districts will stage two performances on ti»e 4th day of the 4lh month, (tbe *T>rat)> Ftanr") at 8 a.m. and p.sa. respsitively at the Klang AainiUßent Park. In57 words
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Article83 1939-04-02 2 A DIVIDEND of S l^ per rent, was' 1 declared at the annual meeting of shareholders in Haytor Rubber B»-l tates, lid., 4n Singapore yesterday. A proposal by a sharehoitfeT that a dividend of 5 per cent, should be pa\o was out at order, tbe chairman, IA:.83 words
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Article134 1939-04-02 2 A VERDICT oX SHicide was relumed by the Singapore Coroocr, Mr. W. GL Barter, at the caoctaskan yesterday at an aowriir into tbe death oi altaia? OriKnun, Maaap Mb Akab. wbo <Ued Oanan Wn Mobaraed Said aid that as the aftenMMß at Feb. li, he134 words
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Miscellaneous13 1939-04-02 2 a>ljp^^aa^ J'T.,^^ T7T^ X 3^y Lf\ nHC^^B i^H|IIhSbW^v\BHNH f*^"^ M Can— *m f#J^13 words
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Miscellaneous703 1939-04-02 2 IN SINGAPORE TODAY C £2" A I sir fact: mail expkctfd Af.H*MBKA: Mafls froni Europe (London parcel iMJfe) Brother Rat with Prlscina Lane avd expected today by Menestlienis will be deWajrae Morris. 11 aJH. f 3.15, 6.15 and livered on Monday at 10 am. •.15 D.m. 1 Mails from Follaad.703 words
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123 1939-04-02 3 Rajah Expected As Passenger On Return Journey HTHE Rajah of Sarawak. Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, may fly to Malaya on Monday, April 11), by a Wearnea Air Services plane vhich is taking a charter party from Selangor to Kuching for the Easter holidays. The Rajah123 words
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Article237 1939-04-02 3 Birth Rate" T*H»: little social snobberies to be found in so many walks of life are partly the explanation of women who do J not want children. This opinion was expressed by! Mr. Aleck Bourne, the Wimpole Street gynaecologist and obstetri-; cian, addressing doctors of the237 words
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Article, Illustration238 1939-04-02 3 Gabrielist Brothers' Trade School A LTHOUGH no grant has yet been received from Goveminent, the trade school planned by the Gahrielist Brothers at St. Joseph's Church, 10th mile, Rukit Timah Road, has started. Twelve boys are already being taught, but further expansion is impossible without financial assistance. Negotiations for a238 words
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Article101 1939-04-02 3 EINSTEIN HAS A NEW THEORY New York. Tli;; discovery of a new solution 1 to the riddle of gravitation was announced by Professor Albert Einstein in an interview in Princetown, New Jersey. Einstein, who is celebrating his 60th birthday, said details of the discovery were being kept secretpending the outcome101 words
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Article24 1939-04-02 3 A £150.000 order for the supply of cast-iron pipes to convey water to Egyptian villages has been placed with a Nottingham firm.24 words
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Article19 1939-04-02 3 A holding company for all German cotton firms was formed at Bremen with a capital of £833.300.19 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-04-02 3 Vrmbers of tr>e Vic-WHI» Ballet company rehearsing at Covent Garden Iw the snecial gala performance of Sleep _r Princess." Here Js June r.ac I.eH up on high as the Lilac Fairy; standing before her is Margo Fontaine as Princess Aurora.40 words
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41 1939-04-02 3 Bucharest KM. JAN BATA. the Czech millionair: shoe king, has arrived in Bucharest in his private aeroplane. He declined to make a statement but it is thought that he Intends to settle in England.41 words
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Article23 1939-04-02 3 Antonio Scarfa. formerly ln the Italian Navy, and Maximilian Wulisch, of Trieste, were shot in Bravetta Fort for p nionane.23 words
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Article, Illustration49 1939-04-02 3 R^ME. Franciska Plaminkova. leader of the feminist movement in Czechoslovakia, has been placed in a German concentration camp. The Foreign Office is to be approached by the Women's Committee for Peace and Democracy to ask them to take what steps they can to secure the release of Mmc Plaminkova.49 words
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Article45 1939-04-02 3 Th. 1 Police Band will piay today ar, Botanic Gardens at 8.30 p.m. March. Old Comrades (Tclke>; Orertoro, Haydee (Auben Selection, Reminiscences of Ireland (Godfrey i; Descriptive, The Mill in th? Black Forest (Eilenberg); Valse, The Blue Danub« (Straussi; Selecton, Lighting Bwltcb (Alfordt.45 words
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Article66 1939-04-02 3 MALAYAN MONEY FOR CHINA $650,000 (Chinese) During March A FURTHER sum of $25U,000 (Chinese), the third remittance of contributions for March. WM sent by the Singapore China Relief Fund Committee to the Legislative Yuan of the Chinese Government in Chungking on Friday. The total amount of donations received since the66 words
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Advertisement1527 1939-04-02 3 Hear. And Brain Endangered By H--.L DI-...J I _R mwk I*IL I mm mm Ww /v&^t> T H EA D ACH E ***** WM II I m ft^^VHEAD PRESSURE 3 la m M m& II If U U \rwKS?f\A\ poor sleep W H IDIZZf NESSW I /j rS/^JI-/ J Iv1,527 words
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Advertisement281 1939-04-02 4 I Owing To Success Season Extended To Monday TODAY 11 ML A| UAIIRRA 115, $.15 9.15 PJI. itUnftlllUßil Warner Bras. Great Broadway Cosnedr Sacoeas* 1 HBaßafl -k Lam RrMtnr'i i-T«« nil- 1 aaa^ PRISCULA LAME WAYNE HOBOS jWS /OHNNIE 'SCAT DAVIS fL A JANE BRYAN EDDIE ALBERT P-M&z' KONALO «CACAN281 words
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Advertisement398 1939-04-02 4 LAST DAY uujmln PAVILION METRO GOLDWYN MAYER'S LOVE ANDLAUGH HIT OF THE SEASON ißß^Haall i'^a»Aiji^aVJ.aTa»M^a»M3>MavaMA^^jj#MJaTa>^B^ u"-#(L--""" ~7%inime fightmt. wni-uAtH V*»lw_B^B**"^ iJ^J uho Minted a h«U-iim* p«rtn«r N^H BW J jjl lor w+>nt »*imiU W iuli time |oh! VJ I aHP^J''^^" iJBP>«* W|"'B I V aB HKRI BHrMIWw Bfc^aai -~3J "X**'"398 words
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Advertisement172 1939-04-02 4 PREPARE TO SHUDDER AGAIN! TOPAYI*« I AT THE CAPITOL The Moat Fanovs ThrtMer ever made! Brand New Copy— Bnwsh t back by Public Demand ItO -^«-TBBBT 3b9 |j|AV flC^^V wS Mom M y y^ .^aaa^aaaaaaa "a\ A UWWWk PKTURI With BflßtS KAH.WF, COUU OIV£, «A£ CLARKE ONE OF THE GRANDEST172 words
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Article231 1939-04-02 5 Opera Star To Sing In Singapore /■ONSIDERED one of the finest opera singers in the Far East, Claudine Sitnikova, Russian lyric coloratura soprano and prima donna of the Shanghai Grand Opera Company. arrived in Singapore last week. Formerly with the Harbin Russian Grand Opera Company during the seasons from 1931-35,231 words
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Article152 1939-04-02 5 A GIRL named Jean Joyce smothered her excitement long enough to make a 15-minute screen test for the RKO studio one afternoon recently. Until a few days previously, Jean «ras a nobody in Hollywood— one ol 2.000 girls who cling to 'he fringe of152 words
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Article47 1939-04-02 5 "The Knight and test Lady" has been selected as the title for the film version of Maxwell Anderson's play. "Elizabeth, the Queen." at the Warner Brothers' studio. Bettc Davis and Errol Flynn will co-star in the screen adaptation of the Theatre. Guilds stage hit.47 words
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Article, Illustration94 1939-04-02 5 Elstree's reply to the Hardy and Jones families is to he a series of films ol the famous •'William" stories of Rlchmal Crompton. Producer Mycroft Is looking lor a William (II), Ethel <18i. Robert (19> and a mother Father is to be Fml Emney. Shirley Temple »horks CUude94 words
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Article, Illustration225 1939-04-02 5 Turns Down£l,2oo A Week DV refusing to sign a new con- tract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Aim star Jeanette Macdonald turned down more than £1.200 a week. Her reason was that she intended to devote at least half her working time in the future to the concert stage. She may decide to225 words
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Article41 1939-04-02 5 Edv/aid Anvold made a puolic speech at a Los Angeles club on the work of the Braille Institute for the Blind. It was so impressive that re•<>rds have been made of it in 38 anguages. Arnold's father was blind41 words
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Article, Illustration148 1939-04-02 5 THE new orchestra for the Adelphl and Sea View hotels, which appeared for the first time last night Led by A. Bershadsky. it was considered one of the best dance and classical bands in Shanghai. A S announced ir The Sunday Times last week Rcller's Hungarian band,148 words
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Article126 1939-04-02 5 CAPITOL Opens Tonight.— "Frankenstein <Wiih Boris Karlofii. A Universal "horror" tilm. Opens Wednesday.— "The Great Waltz" (Lulse Rainer, Fernand Gravet. Miliza Korjus) An M G M musical romance Following Attraction. "Trade Winds" (With Joan Bennett, Fredrlc March) A Tay Oarnett adventure romance ALHAMBRA No* On.— -Brother Rat"126 words
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Article41 1939-04-02 5 Nice kind woman interviewer asked dear little Mickey Rooney if he was really very fond of Judy Garland, as in the last Hardy Family picture Reply she got was: "Nothing but a publicity gag. lady. Just the old build-up.41 words
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Article382 1939-04-02 5 Rainer Says "I Must Live" I UISE RAINER sat on her little bed in her little room at the top of the Savoy Hotel. Her feet were tucked under her, and around her feet was tucked a tartan skirt. She looked tired, but her eyes and her hands were terrier382 words
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Advertisement368 1939-04-02 5 I— MALAYA'S MOST ARTISTIC PRODUCT Take or send home some of these attractive handmade articles which are DUTY FREE INTO GT. BRITAIN. Illustrated catalog ues sent on request. Maynard&Co.Ltd Singapore Also From Malayan Pewter Co. Kuala Lumpur. The Dispensary (1929) Ltd. Penang. The George Town Disp?nsary Ltd. Malacca Charles Grenier368 words
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Article320 1939-04-02 6 Mass Raids Soon On Towns Under Japanese Control "THIRTY MACHINES A WEEK ARRIVING FROM RUSSIA" Shanghai, Saturday. "DUSSIAN aeroplanes are being delivered to the Chiang Kai-shek regime at the rate of some 30 new machines a week/ This categorical confirmation rf reports which interested sources haveReuter - 320 words
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Article, Illustration376 1939-04-02 6 Sultan Of Kedah's Diamond Jubilee (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alar Star, Saturday. A I NlQl'E event in the history of Malaya will be the celebration of the diamond jubilee of the Sultan <>t Kidah. to be held in the early part of the next Mohammedan year. Though the date of376 words
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Article82 1939-04-02 6 AS a grand flna'e to five or six years of college life. 13 students of the King Edward VII College of Medicine who recently passed their final examinations in dental surgery and in medletnt gave a graduation dinner to about 130 college friends at the Great World last82 words
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104 1939-04-02 6 |N consequence of the accident to the P and O. liner Canton, the s.s Chltral will "turn round" at Hong Keng and proceed to London via usual ports in place of the Canton. The Chitral is expected to leave How Kong at noon today, and104 words
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Article48 1939-04-02 6 MAX -DROPS DEAD "From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. Saturday. AFTER coughing into a drain, an elderly Chinese dropped dead suddenly across the threshold of a barber's shop in High Street he had Just left. He had his hair cut and went out. it Is believed, to expectorate.48 words
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Article, Illustration365 1939-04-02 6 Mexican Songbird Off To India Today CENORITA SOFIA ALVAREZ, glamorous 24-year-old Mexican sonirbird formerly of the Marcus Show revue company, whose romance with a "mystery" Indian maharajah was in the world's headlines a few days ago, leaves Singa- pore for Allahabad, India, by Imperial Airways flying-boat early this afternoon. Senorita365 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-04-02 6 A celebrated choir from the Continent, Reiler's Latvian Choir, which have travelled all over Europe, gave a concert recently at the Queen's Hall. London. Picture shows three members of the Latvian Choir in National costume.39 words
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158 1939-04-02 6 Young German Who Murdered Six To Die Versailles, Saturday. /*|NE of the most astonishing, murder trials in recent years; has ended after a three-week! hearing with the conviction on all counts of a 29-year-old German,; Eugen Weic'mann, who was accusedof murdering six persons. Weidmann's accomplice, Roger Dillion, was found guilty158 words
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Article193 1939-04-02 6 A PLEA for more members and better co-operation among officials and members of the association was made by Mr. G. H. Kiat presiding at last night's reunion dinner of the Chinese Association held in Short Street. More than 100 people attended the function, including the Chinese ConsulGeneral, Mr.193 words
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Article105 1939-04-02 6 Japanese Casualties Put At Over 15,000 Kweilln (Kwangsl), Saturday. IT Is officially announced here that the Chinese voluntarily abandoned Nancnang on Mar. 29 after ten days' desperate fighting, in which at least 15 000 Japanese officers and men were killed or wounded. Among those killed105 words
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Article, Illustration156 1939-04-02 6 Mr. E. K. Lindeboom Miss E. E. Prins AT the Singapore Registry yester- 1 day Mr. Evert Karel Henny Llndeboom, of the Rotterdam Trading Co. Singapore, was married to Miss Evardine Ernestine Prins, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Prins of Holland. The bridegroom is the156 words
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Article, Illustration128 1939-04-02 6 Dozing Cat Starts Fire A FAT black cat was sleeping in the chimney above the harness room fireplace on the estate of Lord Lawrence, Covesfielcl House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. The cat stirred in his slerp, fell into the fireplace. With fur blazing he scuttled into the stables next door and128 words
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Article214 1939-04-02 6 THE ballroom of Rallies Hotel was filled last night when a waltz night was held as a preliminary to the midnight showing at the Capitol Theatre of the M.G.M. film "The j Great Waltz," which will begin its general screening on Wednesday. There were special cabaret Items214 words
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91 1939-04-02 6 Tokio. Apr. 1. THE German "Joy Through Work" or- ganlsation has sent invitat.o-u through the Ministry of Railways of Japan for 500 Japanese workers to visn Germany. This has been done In reciprocation for the Railways Ministry's invitation to 500 German workers to91 words
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Article34 1939-04-02 6 Chungking, Saturday. A JAPANESE pilot. the only survivor among the crew of a bomber shot down in south Sl.ansl. was captured by a Chinese farmer after a struggle— Central News.34 words
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108 1939-04-02 6 Japanese Will Not Stop AntiBritish Attacks Shanghai, Sau. IJRITAIN'S historical record in China was partly blamed by the Japanese army spokesman today for the anti-British canr in Japanese-occupied areas In China. The spokesman ci> Japanese authorities the general anti- foreign cam; He claimed that anti-British fi had manifested itself spontaneously108 words
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Article123 1939-04-02 6 At the 31st annual general neetinj of the Singapore Shorthand Write: v Association the following were eerted office bearers: Palrons. Mr. M. R. Menon, Mr. Cheang Peng Moh President, Mr. Loke Weng Chec VicePresident, Mr. Lav Hong Chiang 'reelected*: Hon. Secretary, Mr CMan Thye Jim; Hon. Asst. Secretary123 words
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Article, Illustration91 1939-04-02 7 Big Jump In Crime In F. M. S. MURDERS, STRIKES AND BURGLARIES Figures Twice Those Of Previous Year Burglaries in Kuala Lumpur during the closing months of the year provided another absorbing topic of conversation. Police activity revealed that a band of Javanese was responsible for a certain number, but91 words
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403 1939-04-02 7 FIREARMS ONLY USED IN EIGHT CASES (From Our Own Correspondent) K'ia!a Lumpur. Saturday. pKI.MK last ytai in the F.M.S. rose with a bound. It was a year of sensational crimes, strikes and burglarie.-. Figures talk. The peak year for serious crime was 1930 when there j were 358 murders and403 words
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Article102 1939-04-02 7 Baby Born In 60-m. p. h. Express Neath. AS the Irish express night boat train was travelling at 60 m.p.h. through West Wales on its journey from Fishguard to London an 18-year-old Midland girl, travelling alone, gave birth to a baby boy. Women passengers in the train hearing of the102 words
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Article27 1939-04-02 7 A new fortnightly newspaper. "D-.t Adler." which it is understood will be in close touch with Field-Marshal Goering will start publication in Berlin next week.27 words
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Article118 1939-04-02 7 BOY GIVES HIS ARM FOR DOVE THIKTEEN-YEAR-OLD Bob Wilson was indignant v ic-n he found that some of his boy friends had a nest witt ft tiny dove in it. For they had taken it from a tree-top in Whitemore Square. Acieiaide. South Australia. There was a scuffle. Finally 800118 words
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Article48 1939-04-02 7 Tripuri. T lEUT. R P. WaUon. of the 9th L Gurkha Rifles has oeen seriously maulei by a tiKer while shooting near Itar:i. In the Central Provinces. Captain C. E. Watson-Smyth, of the 7th Gurkha Rifles, previously reported to hav»> been injured is unharmed.48 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-04-02 7 Berlin crowds watching barrage balloons being sent up from the I.uitxartcn when the "Day of the Forces" wm celebrated.23 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-04-02 7 Mr. Poh Wei Hwa md Miss Tmn Giok Knit married at the Singapore Chinese Consulate. .Mr. '.oh I.e ok long and MHi Ng Hok Hong married at the Singapore Chinese Consulate.31 words
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Article251 1939-04-02 7 Singapore Fish Market JAPANESE PETITION TO GOVERNMENT JN spite of the Chinese hold on the Singapore fish market. Japanese fishermen continue to land a large proportion of fresh fish in the port. Before the Chinese boycott of fish brought in by Japanese, the latter were responsible for half the port's251 words
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Article304 1939-04-02 7 1,000 CZECH PLANES ESCAPE 1,000 Czech warplanes, their pilots defying orders given by Czech President Hacha that all war material must be surrendered to the Germans, are reported to have landed in Poland, Rumania, Yugoslavia and Russia. Most of them left Czecho-Siova-kia Just before the German occupation, and fought their304 words
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Article47 1939-04-02 7 Colombo. LIAILE SELASSIE, ex-Emixacr 0 4 Aoissinia. ciuy make his home in Ceylon. It Is understood that he has ex pressed a wish to live there, and j hospitality has been offered. He is being asked to preside at j religious conference in Colombo.47 words
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Advertisement55 1939-04-02 7 HELLO TO LADIES OF MALACCA. SALON de MODE has just arrived fron. America and will be at the REST HOUSE, MALACCA, from April 3 to April 9 with the birt^ost collection of LATEST DRESSES for all OCCASIONS and especially for EASTER RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF NATIONAL TRANSMITTING PARTS. World-Wide Radio55 words
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Advertisement642 1939-04-02 7 STAMPS j I r£*^K I Q*«^__ ~^*afß I rou ip«o»i iw.ct io com. t lr>t l, J <l Jjj* t*l ll w ■<• L J of Jub't«f tttmpi min| h v no 4 Am*w 7ft 4 rW.t.oi *0/- tl/« 4 AKtitOT 42/t 4 noMK.r^t Hi 10/. «.«'il I t/- 4642 words
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Advertisement341 1939-04-02 7 HOTELS i LONDON CALLS INSISTENTLY J^^*^^ COMf mS^^cfß^ •nd enjoy at either HOTEL RUBENS $8$ Buckingham Palace Roac SfaclnK Buckingham Palace or HOTEL REMBRANDT Scucb Kensington. S w facing the Victoria aiu Albert Museum Ever? attention In pleasing surrounding PERFKCJ 1)1 n I 1 l THESE COMFORTABLE HOTELS WITH KNOW!341 words
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Article, Illustration661 1939-04-02 8 -Read of Mr. C. R. Cherry Mr. Ponnambalam Sir A. Caldecott THE new chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Cecil Robbins Cherry, had a banking training before he came to Malaya in 1913 to join Boustead and Company, of which he is today the Eastern661 words
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Article, Illustration212 1939-04-02 8 By The Onlooker easily broke the record for any speech delivered in the Ceylon legislature since 1921— it lasted six hours and 34 minutes. On the third day of the speech, when Mr. Ponnambalam's voice was growing weak, he said that he would not be beaten and would instal a212 words
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Article240 1939-04-02 8 Crash With Bath Tub Through Window New York. CALVADOR Dali, the CatalonUn surrealist artist, found himself unexpectedly in a New York police station alter falling through a display window at a Fifth Avenue department store. Dall had accepted a commission from the store to execute some240 words
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Advertisement616 1939-04-02 8 Rheumatism and Backache Gone in 1 Week FWsli KMacn With Crit«* *m* Ycu'll F. .1 Fine Cystex th«- prescription of a famoii«! doot.>r— «-ndn all trouM. <!■:• y ■rtlon In double quit k tlm^.no.lf you suffrr from Rheumatism. Sciatica. Neuritis. LumOizzmess. Circles under Eyes, frequent Appetite, Puffy Anklrs'. Burning. Smarting616 words
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Article187 1939-04-02 10 Only One Remedy Needed Having rheumatism so badly that the could scarcely walk, this woman began to put on a load of superfluous flesh In a letter Just received, she writes I had a severe attack of rheumatism In both knees. It was so bad187 words
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Article95 1939-04-02 10 JACKIE COOGAN TO HAVE £25,000 Hollywood. JACKIE Coogan, the former child fllni star, is understood to have reached a settlement with his mother whereby he will receive property vplued £25,000. Last year Jackie sued his mother and stepfather, Arthur L. Bernstein, for £800.000. claiming that this was the sum he95 words
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Article27 1939-04-02 10 The Dutch Government has appointed as Minister at Burgos Dr. C. H. J. Schuller tot Peursum. at present Dutch Minister in Rio de Janeiro.27 words
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Article, Illustration22 1939-04-02 10 The principal of a Singapore music school. Mr. M. Anciano, taking a junior class in the theory of music.22 words
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Article33 1939-04-02 10 Italy has decided to revise the assessment values of land and house property in town and country to er. able the Government to raise tlie present taxes on all real estate.33 words
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Article32 1939-04-02 10 No Indication Is given of what the Italian Government Intends to do with foreign Jews who were unable to leave Italy under the expulsion order which expired 'ast Sunday.32 words
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266 1939-04-02 10 SINGAPORE More People Learn To Play And More Instruments Bought jIIISIC is booming in Singapore. Traders report increased sales of sheet music, gramophone records, pianos and other instruments. More people are learning to plry musical Instruments and at one Singapore school of music the number of pupils has increased to266 words
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415 1939-04-02 10 Girls Now Call "Come To The Cookhouse Door Boys" *J*HE Army's favourite bujde call, Come to the cookhouse door, boys," has taken on a new meaning in the Territorials. I discovered that during: a visit to the new High Wood Barracks at Dulwich, London, writes Pop Wright in the Daily415 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-04-02 10 I "irr-. of 11.'1.5. V. rre>' cave two performances at Dattcrsea Town ila.ll in aid of Mm MuUd;n'» "ffclUlcn'j Iricnd-;r.-".ct l'rro'..' 126 words
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Advertisement111 1939-04-02 10 yt w^ > y ?§P*if lX^' *^-w^^ _f^f jh sf w^ M lllif rj Ri m *"*jw V fj> *4^ ,>*•"*' Mv ,'t TIB mm tSI f .S m&r* TAKE ALL THE UNHARNESSED ENERGY AND BEAUTY OF THE |HDRNYCROr| THOROUGHBRED: TAME AND GENTLE IT; WITH PATIENCE AND B «xSS2fSK^E!i«a UNDERSTANDING111 words
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Article, Illustration484 1939-04-02 11 American Country Doctors Of Fifty Years Ago Equipment Included Shovel, Wire Cutters, Hammer And Revolver The Hone and Buggy Doctor. By Arthur E. Hertzler. The Bodlf.v Head. 12s. 6d. irvß. Hertzler started looking after his patients about 50 years ago oa the wide prairie land cf Kansas and, besides the484 words
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Article161 1939-04-02 11 N.:t.t Fall In The De<tert." By Oavide Serniioli. Herbert Jenkins. Cd. a TUAREG chief is Induced to join the Senussi in an attack on a fort manned by the French Foreign Legion. The Senussi do not turn up at the rendezvous and the chief fend his161 words
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Article228 1939-04-02 11 fVERY day u-e use words which commemorate the fame oj some man or Kamcn or place thai would otherwise be forgotten. Few people tn:ii tiovr these wanes came to be common icords and in this special Sunday Times series of short articles the story c/ these228 words
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Article159 1939-04-02 11 ALTHOUGH today the nickname Bobby is applied to all policemen, whatever the Force in which he serves. the bobby was originally the London policeman who served in the Metropolitan Police Force, which was founded in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel, from whose name the word Bobby comer. Peel was159 words
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Article424 1939-04-02 11 The Holy Terror. By H. G Wells. Michael Joseph. 8s fid IT is almost impossible to believe that Mr. Wells's brilliant study of the rise, power, and elimination of the dlctatur-to-end-all-dlctatort. is written by a man of 72. for "The Holy Terror" is full of vitality,424 words
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Article111 1939-04-02 11 "Ga> taraer." By Elizabeth MarcrtMin Ward Lock Co. Cotonial Übr.irx A BEAUTIFUL young country girl goes to London to make a career for lu-rself She gets a berth as secretary of a bridge clul) and thence gets into a si-t of 'bright young people." Alter a time, she Und*111 words
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Article536 1939-04-02 11 THREE NEW THRILLERS The Strange Sylvester Affair. By Lee Thayer. Secret Errand. By Norman Oeane. Hurst and Blackett. 7s. 6d. rarh. The Bangkok Murders. By Reginald Campbell. CasaelL 7». Gd. DETER CLANCY does a nice bit of sleuthing In "The Strange Sylvester Affair for the complicated case Includes an attempted536 words
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Article459 1939-04-02 11 Cobwebs to Cables. By Valentine. I'ortway's Quest. By Arthur Ruth. Both from Ward Lock's Colonial Library. Mind's Whisper. By Herbert Best. Hurst and Blackett. 3s. 6d. LJERB are three readable novels of the lighter variety, well written and interesting. Valentine's is the story cf a young girl459 words
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Advertisement852 1939-04-02 11 SAVE YOUR GOOD LOOKSBrylcreem j^R^y /^i uard the health and up. V ff the use °f Brylcreem. VT^ *?*O^F You'll find there's nothing better for keeping your hair in Rood order .smart day. Start to f >&t i V '^r^^ Brylcreem your hair am j \ni str ul r f852 words
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Article534 1939-04-02 12 21 Years Of Progress Undreamed Of Except By Visionaries THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CAME OF AGE 1 YESTERDAY. In the brief space of 21 years, this fighting service has attained an importance undreamed of except by visionaries; and no one would dare prophesy what534 words
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66 1939-04-02 12 Toothache Worse Than Bombs —MME. CHIANG Hong Kong. MADAME Chiang Kai-shek, wife of China's generalissimo, flew the >00 miles from Chungking to Hong Kong to find a dentist to cure her toothache. During the flight she crossed Japanese-occupied territory. She said afterwards: "I'm more afraid of what the dentist it66 words
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60 1939-04-02 12 'STERILISATION' CASE HEIRESS WEDS New York. ANN COOPER HEWITT, the heiress who, three years ago, brought a "sterilisation" suit against her mother, has been married at Reno to a San Francisco barman Gene Bradstreet. whuin she met a year ago. In January 1930, Miss Hewitt, thcr. aged 21 and heiress60 words
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Article15 1939-04-02 12 The United States Legation In Panama Is to be raised an Embassy.15 words
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Article, Illustration41 1939-04-02 12 l'r'.r.io Camera, former heavyweight champion of the world, Is now on honeymoon with his bride, the former Slfnorina Cavazsi. and they are seen here during a tour of Rome. A picture of their wedding appeared in last week's Sanday Times.41 words
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Article39 1939-04-02 12 rpHE ROYAL AIR FORCE'S coming of age was celebrated last night with a dance for warrant officers and senior non-commis-sioned officers at Seletar. A coming-of-age ball is being arranged to take place at Seletar early in May.39 words
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Article120 1939-04-02 12 Thousands Of Lives Saved Yearly Paris. 'THE 50th anniversary of the 1 Pasteur Institute, whose serums save thousands of lives annually, was celebrated In the presence of President Lebrun and three Cabinet Ministers In Paris. Delegates from 40 nations attended. Although best known to the general public for120 words
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Article, Illustration107 1939-04-02 12 IX lu.M!>un-:" Mr. T.::i Chief Clerk and Commi:-:;iimer for Oaths of the Singapore High Court, who retires on Apr. 7 aftvr 37 years' ser\i<-e. the staff of the High Court will give a party at the Adelphi Hotel on Tuesday. Sir Percy Mr:E!wainc. Chief Justice,107 words
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Article246 1939-04-02 12 'She Ought To Be Spanked' Girl Of Twelve Has A "Perm" I NEVER heard of such non- sewse," said Judge Richardson when lie was told that 12--year-old Ruth Harrison, of Millfield. Sunderland. had been to have her hair permed." If a child of this age gets burned while having her246 words
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Article77 1939-04-02 12 A Silver Tea Set f alro. A BEAUTIFUL George 111 silver r*asct has arrived for Princess Fawriz. It Is the gift of Queen Elizabeth to the Princess on the occasion of h. r wedding to the Crown Prince of Iran Lady Lampson. wife of Sir77 words
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Advertisement425 1939-04-02 12 ACHES AND PAINS OF MIDDLE AGE Washed away by New Spa Water. Man? men ano ••■xnen ot nu.'.dle aje find tDcir plea«ure in life overshadower: l.y the physical disorders often auorialea with this nni-xl 1 nl<« >>'U prevent the trouble, you arteries will l-iotne cJoßged with calcarro<is deposits. vj»» elands425 words
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Article, Illustration607 1939-04-02 13 Londoner ANDREW EDWARD BURN, Singapore American Expressman, was born in Oxford Street, London, a few yards from the Thames. But he did not see England until he was 40 years old. That does not mean he was born blind. He was born in that London where your607 words
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Article730 1939-04-02 13 O( M lOLOGISTS here are looking ioi-ward to the report to be ■M "ti>d to Government soon by Brigadier Herbert A. Lord, of the Salvation Army, on his study into the eictent of destitution in Kuala Lumpur. It h*o been an investigation which has long been called for,730 words
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Article169 1939-04-02 13 Sir James Grigg OIR rlrrbert Creedy. who has been Parmanent Lnder-Secretary for War for 15 years, retires from the public service next October. His successor will be Sir James Gngg, Finance Member of the Government of India since 1934. Sir James who is 49. entered169 words
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Advertisement421 1939-04-02 13 "I'm out to *eiijov life... that's why I take PH OS FERINE" M YOU, also, will feel better after a I Mr 7 Kfd .hort course of PHOSFERINE. JLS3otK rf> <roJ mffenmf itmbly with The reason is the rapid tonic enect mm»ut dcpr-iaon, «n™ PHOSFERINE has on the whole ttSl&i&SZSkt421 words
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Article, Illustration97 1939-04-02 14 Medical and dental graduates of the College of Medicine this year, with professors and lecturers: Sitting left to right: Prof. B. A. R. Gater, Prof. J. K. Monro. Prof. E. K. Tratman, Dr. Too Tunic Vine. Dr O. V. Allen (principal), Prof. R. B. Hawes, Mr. Cameron, Dr. Tan Jiak97 words
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Article187 1939-04-02 14 THE splendid work which the Salvation Army does in Malaya should ensure a generous response to the annual appeal for funds, which has just been launched. Although the Salvation Army has five separate institutions, each of which, being a separate entity, could properly launch an187 words
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Article213 1939-04-02 14 Assets And Revenue Higher *THE report and accounts of the i Prudential Assurance Co., Ltd. for 1938 were presented at the annual general meeting in London on Mar. 9. The total assets of the company amount to more than £346.000,000, an increase of nearly £16.000.000 on213 words
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Article77 1939-04-02 14 Substitutes Ordered FOLLOWING the decision of the r National Committee for SeifSufficiency. manufacturers are obliged to adulterate their woolen and cotton textiles with at least 20 per cent of one of a number of substitutes. They have got to make use of 45.000 tons77 words
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Article257 1939-04-02 14 New Doctors Dentists Singapore Graduates Are Now Celebrating DUSY a few weeks ago with their books, the 13 students of the King Edward VII Col'ege of Medicine who have passed their final professional examinations are spending $50 or more each in giving "treats" to friends to celebrate their success. Treating257 words
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106 1939-04-02 14 MALAYAN CZECHS TO REGISTER AT GERMAN CONSULATE? QTMCBS in Malax a shortly will be instructed to rc«i>ter with the (ierman ConsulateGeneral, Singapore, The Sunday Times learns reliably. Nothing Ls known by Czechs in Singapore of the pirn. At least. Singapore Czechs, when asked about the maHcr. shake their heads and106 words
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Article534 1939-04-02 14 JLIR. Ashley Gibson, a former Malayan editor, has some interesting things to say of Port Dfckson'a pagars, to which reference was made in these notes last week, in his book "The Malay Peninsula and Archipelago." Says Mr. Gibson:—" If you go to Port Dickson, you cannot534 words
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Advertisement468 1939-04-02 14 THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) 77ie Largest Insurance Institution in the British Empire. The 90th Annual Report and Accounts in respect of 1938 presented at the General Meeting in London on the 9th March, 1939, disclosed another year of substantial progress. Total Assets now exceed £346.000,000 Total468 words
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Article288 1939-04-02 15 •Feels Wonderfully Better" Nothing is more worrying than loss of weight. To watch the scales anxiously hoping against hope f">r an increase of just one ounce- to take bottles and bottles of fishy-tasting oil and stili feel no better— to lie awake at288 words
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Article1227 1939-04-02 15 Nathaniel Gubbins - Nathaniel Gubbins "WELL." said The Sweep, "the papers make lnterestin readin. don't they?" "They do and all," I said. "I see little old Chamberlain's bitterly disappointed," said The Sweep, "cor strike a light, it seems a shame don't it?" "Don't it," I said. "Like breaUn a1,227 words
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Article544 1939-04-02 15 Cards For All OEADERS of the novels of Mr. B.i F. Benson will find a particular; interest in this game, as it was| invented by that writer. It is men- tioned in his book, "Account Rendered." It is not a difficult game to get out. but the544 words
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Article, Illustration326 1939-04-02 15 TTHE hand shown below occurred in a rubber game at the Harmonic Club in New York City. North and South, with an advanced part score of 70 to handicap their bidding, bid the hand r<> ry well, winding up at six hearts a contract that seemed very promising.326 words
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Advertisement224 1939-04-02 15 Here's a Device to Save Lens I Strains and Breakage. THIS SCREWLESS CONSTRUCTION is only ol>tuined fpwn Nan Sin Optical House Mauujactunr.p Ovhtkalr.uc Opticians PHONE 63M. 325. North Bridge Road, Singapore. NoAslhma 2 Two years ajro J. Richards. Hamilton, Ont., Canada, was In bed with Asthma. Had lost 40 pounds224 words
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Advertisement225 1939-04-02 15 contains as much as the bottle <finfifr Aim mcix i ccc frffff Anli IUJIJ Ltjjf/ J|l m f||i|l 4^/ y J^lHwVx MN DREWS LIVER SALT now ii'iT" I'"*'1 Jtsß P resent to X°u their New < >^* ls V Economy Tin, which coniWlt *lTm» T tains &s much as the225 words
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Article258 1939-04-02 16 The Sunday Times EDITORIAL. MANAGERIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street. Singapore. Opinion Discharged Prisoners FEW Singapore social welfare organLsations do their work with so little publicity as the AfterCare Association. As Sir Percy McElwaine remarked at the annual meeting last week, many people do not even know of its existence.258 words
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Article229 1939-04-02 16 AFTER the persistent demands which have been made in The Sunday Times and elsewhere for a clear statement of the Govern- ment's radio policy, it is heartening that the Governor admitted last week that the matter has at least gone as far as the Secretary of State for229 words
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Article793 1939-04-02 16 Johore s Fight Against The Rubber Smugglers Nearly Half A Million Pounds Seized In Four Years TJUGE bonfires licking skywards on the Johore Bahru aerodrome periodically proclaim the success of Preventive Branch men in the struggle with the rubber smugglers of southern Malaya. Fifty thousand pounds of confiscated rubber, worth793 words
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Article769 1939-04-02 16 "I Have A Curry Tiffin In ondon" TVER had a curry tiffin in 1-1 London I have. I felt good that morning. London wasn't big enough to hold me. I simply oozed with the joy of life. As I walked briskly through the parks I wanted to whoop with delight,769 words
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Advertisement219 1939-04-02 16 RvpaiißHpipii THY OUR TAILORING We only solicit your trial order. MIEN CHONG yjwe's taott up-to-date Tailor. 34. Coltran St. Phone 4816. A SURE LIVING WITH BIG PROFITS d by selling HOSIERY, DRAPERY, UNDERWEAR, Men s and Boys SlUrts, Boots and etc. Regular lines of perfect goods. Snopkecper*. Markctmen and Baz.219 words
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Advertisement115 1939-04-02 16 The NEW WORLD CABARET TODAY TIFFIN DANCE 130 to 430 p.m. Admission Free. TONIGHT 9.30 TO MIDNIGHT Admission SO cts. PIANO TUNING-REPAIRS REMOVALS-HIRE E. CHARLES. Phone 2902. 212, Orchard Rd. W3tCn Cuarantced 2ycatx^^s^7 M*n S«ron« S«r- JH^^^*,^ ll' Hr"f"Vever\VH.t limped Das', md m^M D Pimp-proof Cntait m^M nltfcihl* rbtomlumfll i115 words
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Article, Illustration589 1939-04-02 17 Pipe-Line In Johore Being Doubled CAPACITY OF ISLAND RESERVOIR WILL BE INCREASED Present Supply 22,000,000 Gallons Consumption 21,000,000 Gallons WORK on Singapore's $5,500,000 water supply expansion scheme, begun some months ago, is well ahead of schedule. Duplication of the pipe-line from Pontian Kechil to Johore Bahru,589 words
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Article83 1939-04-02 17 GAVE LIFE FOR GIRL HE LOVED CIDNEY WOOD, 22->ear-old racing cyclist, pave his life for the Kirl he loved. Wood and his fiancee, Miss Dorothy Head, were cycling together near their home town, Sittingboume, Kent, when Wood saw that eollisun with an oncoming car was inevitable. He rode abreast of83 words
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Article103 1939-04-02 17 LAUGHS FROM THE COURTS ifUPBAND My wife and I agreed to disagree, but we can't even' do that without having a row. r>:dcstria:i irtnem,: I though the car looked as thoitph it teas going to stop, but as I told the driver when he picked me up. you can judge103 words
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Article148 1939-04-02 17 Water consumption tn Singapore is highest on the day before Chinese New Year, because the Chinese population believes in having every* thing spotless.. Consumption it so high on this day that the Singapore waterworks system would be unable to cope with the demand if the rate148 words
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95 1939-04-02 17 'MERCIFUL JUDGE' TRIED 50,000 CASES CIR Robert Wallace. K.C known as "the merciful Judge," has died at his home in Kensington, aged 88. When he retired, nearly eight years ago, having tried 50,000 cases, he said .hat more than 90 per cent, of the firs' offenders to whom he had95 words
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Article102 1939-04-02 17 Soviet Expedition AN expedition of seven Russian sclen- tists is to study the youngest lake in the world, which was created 28 years ago in the mighty Pamirs in Soviet Central Asia. It is Lake Sarez, born of a tremendous earth tremor which, three years102 words
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Article106 1939-04-02 17 Took His Pay In Stamps MADE £600 A DUTCH engineer, working for General Franco in the Canary Isles, found that his salary was no use to him because he could not take J the money out of Spanish Nationalise i territory. I Then he had an idea. He exchanged his106 words
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207 1939-04-02 17 Widow Of Oil King Has £250,000 Baby I ADY Charlotte Detrrriing, 40-year-old widow of Sir Henri Deterding. the millionaire oil king who died after a sudden, heart attack eight weeks ago, has given birth to a baby daughter in a Berlin nursing home. The baby is to be christened Henrietta207 words
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Article33 1939-04-02 17 Six torpedo boat destroyers are being built in Great Britain for the Brazilian Navy, two each of which ar3 being built respectively at the Thornycroft, Vickers-Armstrong and Samuel White yards.33 words
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Advertisement42 1939-04-02 17 EVERY MAN TO HIS TRADE We do :ir.t 1 o■ x an; llvni about CABINET-MAKI.C BUT we are SPECIALISTS in FANCY BISCUIT making PEEK FREAN Co. Ltd. MAKERS OF FAMOUS BISCUITS 'NBSL\ Obtainable from all Dealers. Sole Agents: Joseph Travers Sons Ltd.42 words
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Advertisement207 1939-04-02 17 QUfH -^MOTHERHOOD Ctar Sin, In sending you the enclosed photograph of myself and taby, I feel I must express my appreciation of your wonderful baby food. My son has never given me o moment's anxiety since being put on to Cow Cote Milk food. He has slept well, progressed steadily,207 words
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Article938 1939-04-02 18 Prices Easier On Very Small Business H/E live In troubled times and the past week has brought a crop ot developments which have caused markets to lose a great deal of the small confidence that has remained sirce Herr Hitler started his drive or protection." It938 words
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Article199 1939-04-02 18 liotor Spirit and Oil Imperial Oall $0.77 Socony Motor Gasoline ',4 drums per drum $3.32 Socony Motor Gasoline 4 drums per tin $3.50 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant per tin $2.30 Shell motor spirit In bulk ex-pump per gaL $0.77 Bylvan Arrow per tin $2.10 Rice quoted per koyan199 words
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Article88 1939-04-02 18 Saturday, Apr. 1, noon. No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 27W 27=4 No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. in cases March 27V4 27 li G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales March 26% 27 FAQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales March 26.. 26% FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX R.S.S. on Registered tender88 words
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Article94 1939-04-02 18 London, Mar. 31. The following were today's closing mean rates:— I Paris 178 49,84 Athcni 547«4 i New York 4.88^ Rio It/It Montreal 4. 70', sellers ofllcln, Brn^cls 27.83 i .^vade 209 Geneva 20.85't rfucnarest tr Amsterdam 8.81~« Buenos Aires 20.30 Milan 89 Montevweo -H- Matlrio Boantr.British Wireless - 94 words
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Article1342 1939-04-02 18 Fraser And Co.'s List SATURDAY. APR. 1, 1939: 1 P.M. MINING But en Seller* Ampat Tin (4s> 3t 3d 3s 9d Austral Amal. (3s) 4s 9d 5s 3d Austral Malay <£> 39s 44a Ayer Hltam (ss> 20s 21s Ayer Weng (|i> .65 .70 Bangrin Tin1,342 words
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Article145 1939-04-02 18 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. SATURDAY. APR. 1, 1939: 1 P.M. Company Dividend Books TIN Close Batu Selangor 2 l 2 7c Apr I*2 Johan 6% Final Apr. 8 Klang River Sfe* Apr. 4 Rawang Tinflelds l l 2 d No. 13 Mar. 29 Takuapa 6d.145 words
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Advertisement245 1939-04-02 18 they are always smooth and easy on the Ihroal/Ic?^ .^88r,.,-. I They r .ii '"'fly. I ——^m »^j /Cn^ii 'A'" 6 the/ W hour by hour P fo° Ple "**<: I Bkfe, f iml'tl rievV, 1 St<lui Td I aWaMJaaßMttr I certainly SOPm Varies It I 4 Hm<ui that gL245 words
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Article211 1939-04-02 19 Skeletons Of The Bronze Age Minehead. U7HILE digging foundations for a house at Plcts Hill, Langport. Somerset, workmen unearthed the remains of two adults and a child. Investigation shows that they date from the early Bronze Age about 3.000 years ago. On a fingerbone of one skeleton was found a211 words
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505 1939-04-02 19 Facous, Egypt, Mar. 20. "THE sarcophagus of an Egyptian King, which has been discovered on the site of the ancient city of Tanis, in the Nile Delta, was opened today in the presence of King Farouk of Egypt, writes Arthur Merton, special505 words
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Article142 1939-04-02 19 'THE first Shoshenke .ling is referred to several times in the Bible as King Shishak. In 11. Chronicles, 12, there is the following passage. the law of the hOß^°&tA aU°Jtei»e)' with him. 9 And it camp to p&as, that in the fifth year of king ftchobo&m &hi»hak king142 words
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Article, Illustration382 1939-04-02 19 TPAKING first-rate snapshots requires good eyes. One is your "eye for pictures," your ability to recognise a picture when you see it. The other la young camera's eye lts lens. You can train your eye for pictures." The more snapshots you take, the better you learn to see382 words
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Advertisement844 1939-04-02 19 ARE YOURtfg^J EYES WEAK? vP~ Avail yourself of the expert services of a skilled qualified Specialist with over 35 years European clinical experience. Moderate cost for modern... individually planned and built practical glasses. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 4, Arcade Bldg., Phone 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science. l*a^i^^^ 'V.844 words
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Advertisement360 1939-04-02 19 Mever Me^ect pyjZg^L COUGHS V^ COLDS VWxi YOU catch bad coughs, colds or Influenza quicker and far more V^rSfV^ 'J// easily than you may realise; and <T \_^s|k. Ma/ i 1 if such complaints arc left unchecked /J^TxTvX. bronchitis or pneumonia develop t .^W?~ 'll just as quickly. So be360 words
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Article2609 1939-04-02 20 R. H. Naylor - What The Stars Foretell R. H. Naylor THIS WEEK'S GOOD DAYS FOR:— BI'YING: Business deals: Wed. sth. Personal shopping: Wed. sth Frl. 7th. SELLING: Frl. 7th— Sat. Bth. ENTERTAINING: Wed. sth— Fri. 7th— Sat. Bth. SPORT: Wed. sth— Sat. Bth. T*HOSE who arrived in this fun*}' old world during the2,609 words
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Article500 1939-04-02 20 UERK, grouped according to month ol birtb (Irrespective of year), ls a statement of probabilities to be exprctrc tint week JANUARY (Dec. 23- Jan. 20).— Good business. and good friends to help you this week. Get about, visit (especially neighbours and near relatives) and settle family500 words
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349 1939-04-02 20 VL/OMEN no longer dress to look pretty; they dress to look clever, says Dr. Willett Cunnington. who has made a scientific study of women's fashions over the past 200 years. I went, writes a Daily Mail reporter, to the Finchley surgery he shares349 words
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Advertisement246 1939-04-02 20 MALAYA'S MOST REFRESHING DRINK ORAN&E-ADE GREEN SPOT has that palate appeal which pleases all ases; whilst its energising and health giving qualities both re-fre.-Ji Mi c 1 VXst I' sfc>' tA' *J^££?iuLSnvuSBo^Lnw J 1 v -*r- *^a!r£3SZarifli^HQannT V C *^'.l JtJ Tiifcn^nn^Bs^r J Prepared from orang Juice and pare cane246 words
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Article, Illustration647 1939-04-02 21 Brushes Of All Shapes Sizes Increasingly Important To Women's Beauty Max Factor's Advice "BRUSHES and brushing are becoming more and more imvirtant as accessories to the modern art of accentuating feminize femta Small complexion brushes work marvels In clean 'ng the sometimes roughened skin surfaces of the elbows, the knees,647 words
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Article, Illustration282 1939-04-02 21 THERE is one collecting hobby that has a definite, throe-fold attraction and interest. It appeals to those who love antiques; to those who seek decorative objects which add beauty to a room and to those who have a weakness for things supposed to In. amulets282 words
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Article, Illustration736 1939-04-02 22 Curtain Nets Present Choice Is Small Patterns On TURTAIN nets now displayed in London are not quite so finely woven as they were last season. Choice is restricted to small, floral patterns on fairly coarse meshes. Roses and wavy lines of leaves are the kind of simple, small designs which736 words
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Article, Illustration473 1939-04-02 22 By Marion Morton /"\NE'S skin always need special attention. Most of us simply don't take sufficient exercise to keep our circulation in good order. And then the skin suffers, and looks sliipK'ish and dull. A good rousing treatment in a salon is an excellent thing to473 words
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1223 1939-04-02 23 Olga Illner - Child Photography Success Is When You Get Behind The Features Olga Illner "VOIT can only make a portrait of child successfully when you have got behind the soft and mobile features to the childish mind behind." Marcus Adams is the child photographer whose studies of the Princess Elizabeth, among other1,223 words
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Miscellaneous578 1939-04-02 24 $100 FREE ENTRY CROSSWORD PUZ^lc MONEY PRIZES FOR CROSSWORD ENTHUSIASTS OUR WEEKLY "MUST BE WON" OFFER The Sunday Times offers today $100 for a correct solution of the Crossword Puzzle printed below. Should no reader succeed in solving the puzzle correctly the $100 will be awarded in respect of the578 words
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Article402 1939-04-02 25 A LICE FANCHER, the aunt and last surviving relative of Mollie Fancher, the girl who lay unconscious for 50 years, and who was described as the most amazing case in medical history, has died in New York at the age of 93. While she was402 words
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Advertisement626 1939-04-02 25 The Acid in Your Stomach j^9yw Would £n^§» Burn a A sgK^^L Hole AT&iJ Carpet Y~? Cv J Chemists poured a few V" ~~^r drops of Hydrochloric Acid ■n^*^ (same as Stomach Acid) on 6 to a thick pile carpet the k aciJ burned a hole tt^W^^M^^i^i^KA el 6 inches626 words
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Miscellaneous418 1939-04-02 25 Today's Wireless Programmes SINGAPORE Oil tZS metro. ZUP 10 96 metre*. a.m. 11.00 Military band music. 11.10 Light orchestral concert by tne Sea View Hotel orchestra, p.m. 13.10 Tlno Rossi tenor }.t 12.20 Light orchestral concert (contd.). 1.00 Miscellaneous light music t 1.30 Interval. 6.00 Salvation Army service. 7 .00418 words
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Article2490 1939-04-02 26 TTMIE weather was not kind to 1 the finalists of the Loyals' inter-platoon soccer league and what promised to be a good game was marred by a heavy ball and a slippery ground which made it difficult for the members of the opposing teams, the Band and2,490 words
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Advertisement257 1939-04-02 26 IHMliil PI W and get more miles lM>Uhqrea{et safety ihanT l^from anif oiher tyrejl i ■■> SAFETY Silvertowns^s^ Obta;r.ablc from: SINGAPORE JOHORE. MALACCA. Ban Lee Beng. Raffle.; Quay. Hock Oi an Hln Co. Ouan Hoe Co.. 28. Mill Road. Kian Hln Co, Beach R( ad. Hock Y<* Hln 8c Co..257 words
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Article, Illustration673 1939-04-02 27 GENUANG TO MEET MALACCA Johore Cricket Games (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Saturday. AFTER a fortnight's inactl- vity, the Genuang Cricket Club will play their third match of the season tomorrow when the Malacca Club visit Genuang for a whole day fixture. The meeting of the two Clubs has usually673 words
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Article363 1939-04-02 27 (By The Sunday Times Seremban Correspondent) TINE batting by a newcomer to r Negri Sembilan cricket, L. V. Strivens of Tampin. was the feature of the first annual Europeans vs. the Rest cricket match for the Goh Enp; Thye shield, which ended in a draw. Strivens, who had363 words
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Article219 1939-04-02 27 From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. THE Public Works Department foot- ball team, wooden spoonlsts In last year's league, created a surprise when they held the Customs Sports Club to a four-all draw in their first league game this season. The match, which was played at the Muar219 words
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Article89 1939-04-02 27 'r'rom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 28. AT the annual general meeting of the Nt-jjri Svmbiian Chinese ReiTfution Club of Sercmban the following were elected office-bearers: Pre- s'dent. Dr. Chong Ah Khoon; vice-pre-sident*. Mr. Ng Loo Beng and Mr. Chai S;>u Tin; hon. secretary. Mr. Cheu Tor. S89 words
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Article132 1939-04-02 27 From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Friday. IN the first inter-club lawn tennis match of the year, the Segamat Hospital Sports Club beat the Johore Teachers' Association (Segamat branch) by five games to four. Maine w beat Ismail Hamid 6—2; Chew Song Theng, beat Khore Beng Hoe 6 3;132 words
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Article329 1939-04-02 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Saturday. TIME Intervened ac an interesting stage of a game of cricket played hi Jasin. the Jasln Club requiring eight runs to avert defeat by an innings, with their last pair in, when play ended in the match against the High School329 words
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Article74 1939-04-02 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Saturday. Arrangements are now being made to hold the Malacca Lawn Tennis Association's annual junior singles tournament for the Beamish Cup. Entries close on Thursday, April 1 3. This I tournament is open to players under the age of 21, at date of74 words
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Article323 1939-04-02 27 HOMAGE TO TWO FRENCH CHEMISTS In all the countries rf the vorM, n.n hat* dillerent ways of expressing ilu they wish to show their respect fa whose names aro iMimfrti down to history. On the other hand, the methods of appreciating the works of great men vary In or to323 words
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Advertisement284 1939-04-02 27 Costric Ulcers There is nothing P*' half-hearted about the thou- j ■■..jJgk sands of letters written to Macleans JjwJ by those who have tulTcrcil from all '^■aafl^H lorms ol stomach trouble, tellin? of the one way they have been able to get relief. I Icre is an example HisS i284 words
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Advertisement161 1939-04-02 27 PERAK TURF CLUB. EASTER SKYt MEtIINC 1839 Easter Saturday, April 8, 1939 Easter Monday. April 10, 1939 Subscriptions for VJMUng Membti be MEN i 3 LADIES $2 for the Meeting or any day thereof. VISITING MEMBERS must be introduced by Members and MUST APPLY TO THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE. CHENG BOX161 words
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1153 1939-04-02 28 Course Waterlogged: Start Is Delayed EVERGREEN PA YS $73 IN FOURTH RACE (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Saturday. THE second and final day of the Taiping Turf Club skye meeting today was marred by heavy rain which fell shortly before three o'clock this1,153 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-04-02 28 L. DE SlLVA— Selmngor SUte cricket, football and hockey player. Scored 121 in the State trial. Colony bowlers hold no terrors for him.23 words
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Article185 1939-04-02 28 npiME saved the S.C C *eiui.d team from a defeat at the hands of the SRC. second in a game of cricket played on the padang yesterday. S. E. C. Chopard b Milton 2 Alphonso c Elliott b Hunter 84 Pennef ather b Milton 6 Murtens lbw Hunter185 words
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Article26 1939-04-02 28 The H.M. Minesweepers and the Indian Association played to a two-all draw In a Division 28 soccer fixture played at the Police Depot yesterday.26 words
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Article176 1939-04-02 28 DLAYING on their own ground yes- terday, St. Andrew's School cricket team beat the R.A.F. (H.Q.t by 45 runs R.A.F. (H.Q.» Green b Capel 0 Tessler retired hurt 26 Cannolly b Capel 0 Davles C Chee Heng b Meyer 9 Hodson c Ross b Meyer176 words
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Article68 1939-04-02 28 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Mar. 27. Prominent Negrl Sembllan cricketers were present at Negri Villa when a dinner was given by Towkay Goh Eng Thye of Seremban in honour of the Inauguration the Europeans vs. Rest annual match. Towkay Goh Eng Thye presided and speeches were made68 words
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Article37 1939-04-02 28 Chicago, Saturday. 808 PASTOR, of New Ycrk. outpointed Maurice Slcklind, of New Zealand, in a 15-round heavyweight contest. The fight was slow and the crowd of 3.000 called foi- more action. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-04-02 28 Nai Boon Man (9.84) knocked oat in the fourth round of a ten-round bout in Singapore oo Friday by Neil Hemchlt (9 9). Kefere* Is Nlckejr Swllirsn.27 words
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Article195 1939-04-02 28 THE Fort Canning cricket eleven suffered their first defeat at Balestler yesterday at the bands ot the M FA M.F.A. Husseinshah c Baker b Turner 13 Ibrahim Isa b Dowling 30 Ismail Jabbar c Mason b Hancock 21 Osman Yassim lbw. Tell ord 14 Leyman b Telford195 words
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Article220 1939-04-02 28 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Saturday. A FOURTH-WICKET partnership of 117 runs between C.W.A. Murray not out 65) and D. W. Tyer '54* enabt-d the Selangor Club to beat the Selangor Rangers by six wickets tn a match on the padang today. SELANGOR RANGERS M. Danker220 words
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Article63 1939-04-02 28 'THE Sappers scored an easy 7 o vie- tory over the Gordon Highlanders at water polo at the Selarang Pool on Friday. The Gordons marked poorly throughout the game allowing the Sappers to break through their defence time after time. Milne played a fine game for the Gordons63 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-04-02 28 D. S. DAVIDSON— New Champion of Selangor Golf Club. Worthy successor to past champions Kyle. Gibb and Klkinv18 words
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Article212 1939-04-02 28 A CENTURY by A. Raja was a fine contribution to the Ceylon Sports Club total of 206 runs for eight wickets declared at Balestler yesterday against the S* Joseph's Institution's cricket team's 58 runs. Perelra, the CSC. bowler, captured seven wickets for 17 runs. CEYLON S.C.212 words
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125 1939-04-02 28 A FOUR from the Royal Singapore j Yacht Club is going to Batavia at Easter to take part in an interport regatta. Sourabaya and Semarang rowing clubs will be represented by senior fours as well as Singapore and Batavia. The Singapore crew is: Bow, J125 words
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Article80 1939-04-02 28 (From Our Own Correspondent. > ipoh, Saturday. THE following have been selected to represent Perak In the inter-State cricket fixture against Penang during Easter at Penang: T. M. Hart (Capt.), J E. Slade, R. N. Whitaker, T. A D. Hawan. H M. Fuller. R C. Erhke.80 words
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Article19 1939-04-02 28 The cricket match to have been played yesterday between the P-W.D. and the Anglo-Chinese School was cancelled.19 words
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275 1939-04-02 28 S. C. C.'s Poor Score Against The S.R.C. •T*HE S.C.C. fared badly in the first innings of their two day cricket match gainst thr S.R.C. yesterday. Batting first, the Europeans couid only total 60 runs, C. G. Jenner being top-scorer with 22. R. Thoy was in deadly form vnth the275 words
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Article160 1939-04-02 28 •From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur. Saturday THE Selangor Indians trounced the 1 V.M.C.A by eight wickets In v one-innings cricket match today ou their ground. V.M.I A M. de Silva c L)r. Paranjothy b Gorbex Singh J. Seniviratne run out 0 Dr G Oorloft*160 words
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Article231 1939-04-02 28 THE Singapore Coid Storage soccer team chalked up another big win in the Business Houses League by beating Jacks Sports Club 8 0 at the F. and N ground yesterday. Swarming around Jacks' goalmouth, they would have had it at their mercy nearly through the match had231 words
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Article, Illustration424 1939-04-02 29 Short Passing Beats R. A. F. Defence A LARGE crowd saw the Ma- lays beat the R.A.F. by two goals to nil at the Stadium yesterday hi the first division of the league. Definitely the better side, the short passing tactics of the Malay forwards424 words
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379 1939-04-02 29 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Friday. •T*HE Segamat India -Ceylcn Associa tion beat the Governmrnt English School at cricket by 37 runs. IMUA-CEYLON ASSN.— lst Nagesu b Munusamy 6. M Singh b Munusamy 26. Nadnson b Othmnn Kadlr 9. H. S. V. Ramaiya c Otbman379 words
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Article59 1939-04-02 29 The following will represent the Amity Team asainst thr Bramtoco S C. on Tuesday at the S.HB ground a' 5.15 pm. and on Apr. 11 against thi- Chinese H.^,n School at the s^'oo'.'s griund: Lye Chor. Sag Kirn. Kirn Tonn, Ah Lang, Whye Kiat. Bock Kwc-*, Yeok Benc,59 words
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242 1939-04-02 29 EURASIANS LOSE AT PORT SWETTENHAM <From Our Own Corrtspontfe/.t) Port Swsitrnham. XT. FRANCIS wao captured seven v ickets for 19 runs was chiefly c^p :is.b'.e for the v.otory of the Fort j Swct.euiiam Recr.ati:n Club, against the So ar.cor Eurasian Aoaclatlsn, at Port Swettenham. The P.S.R.C won by km runs.242 words
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Article27 1939-04-02 29 Tne annnal general meeUnj or the Straits Chinese Rocreation C!ai win be held on Wednesday at 5.30 p zn. at Urn clubhouse. Hong Urn Green.27 words
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Article, Illustration11 1939-04-02 29 The Cambridge crew oa Urn Thames rowing a full course trial.11 words
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Article98 1939-04-02 29 New York, Saturday. LIEXRY ARMSTRONG retain- cd the world welterweight title by beating Davey Day, cf hirago, by a technical knockout in the twelfth of a scheduled 15-round bout last night at the Madison Square Garden. Armstrong was like a perpetual motion machine, but bis blowsReuter - 98 words
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371 1939-04-02 29 Poor Racehorses Imported Into Malaya /yjALITY (of imported hors_s) was more than ever conspicuous by its absence/* declares "i]or D. M. Patrlckson. official hi. dicapper to the Straits Racing Association, in the annual report of tee stipendiary steward for 1935. 'So long as stages for various classy are so closely371 words
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Article39 1939-04-02 29 New York. Saturday. The American Pro.«&aor.al Golfers' Association announces the Ryder Cup I golf matches between Great BriUun and the United States will b: played an the Ponte Vedra course in Florida on Mr 18 and 19.39 words
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Article63 1939-04-02 29 The ioUowtng have been selected to play soccer for the YJCC-A. Junior Department against Oidham Ha l on Monday at S.lO pjft.. on the Anson Road ground Wee Atk Chan, S. Orton. Chan V.'re Stan. Chin Sun Swee. O. J D. Yetfm. D. Deans, Vow Wah Sun. Toons63 words
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Article26 1939-04-02 29 Tli; I a A ..-.r" J->a beat Wearn; torn ay two runs at i n» i. I j:allvd 104 runs and Wearoes 143.26 words
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Article1470 1939-04-02 29 DESULTS of yesterday's English and Scottish league football games with the X lea me tables »p-to-d*tr DIVISION I Arsenal 1 Middlesbrough 2 Aston Villa S Preston 0 Blackpool 1 liverpccl 1 Brentford 2 Leicester 0 Dirby 1 Leeds 0 Everton 1 SU!:e 1 Grimsby 1 BoKon 1 H"idersfield1,470 words
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Article37 1939-04-02 29 New York, Saturday. The New York State Athletic Commission has approved a IS-rotmd world ."leavy-wcisht boxing championship fight between Joe Louis and Tony GnVn o at the Yankee Stadium on June M.37 words
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Article132 1939-04-02 29 "THE tenth annual general meeting ct the Singapore Badminton A:-! sociation was held yes'.erday at cm Aston Athletic dub premises, with Mr. C. Misson in the chair. Reference was made to the death c. the late President, Mr. cluia Keh Ha« and the me: ting stood132 words
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Article131 1939-04-02 29 Cambridge Win The Boat Race London, Saturday. CAMBRIDGE won the Boat Race beating Oxford by four lengths. The time for the co-rse of four and a quarter miles from Putney Bridge to Mortlake was 19 minutes 3 seco nC:i. The weather and water conditions were ideal. Oxford won tntors and131 words
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Article137 1939-04-02 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segainat, Satui-day. •"PHE Ird:a-Ccylon cr.mmuni'y hava 1 but two of tlicir keen sportsmen. H. C. D'.-.ir. Technical Assistant, Electric Department. Sc^.imat. has gone to Jo^re Eahru Dhir w^ a keen supporter of hockey and wns respcrribie for rurning vhe first Colts u-om137 words
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Article89 1939-04-02 29 Bath 7; London Scottish 15. Bedford 9; Plymouth A. 0. B'.rkenhead Park 3: Leicester 3. B'.ackhenth 25, Keadlnsley 12. Bristol ZU; Harlequins S. De\ enport Serv. 11; Groucester 11. Guy's Hospital 18: Old Cra:iie:ghans 11. London Welsh 24 Old Alleynians 0. Noithampton 17: Rosslyn Park 11. Richmond 3:89 words
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Article, Illustration110 1939-04-02 29 CUP SEMI-FINALS Halifax 10: Leeds 4 at Bradford. Wlgan 2: Salford 11 at Rochdale In the Wigan-falford game play was interrupted for six minutes when a grandstand collapsed. Many peop'e were injured. Eat ley 20; Hull K.R. 0. Bramley 10: Broughton 7. CasUeford 12; York 4. Huddersfleld 62:110 words
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Article741 1939-04-02 30 Drawing Of The Ties Criticised Need For Good Umpires By Our Badminton Correspondent 'THE third annual Malayan badminton championship meeting, which will be held at the IV. kirns Free School hall during the forthecming Easter holidays, has formed the main topic of discussion among badminton enthusiasts throughout741 words
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Article, Illustration85 1939-04-02 30 The Merry Union B.P. which beat the Chinese Sports Association 6—l. Back from left: Yeo Poh Yew. SaJleh Ahmat, A. Sujak, M. M. Alkrdee. and B. C. Mah. Front from l£ft: George Tan, C. B. Nair and Wee Honr Loo. The Chinese Sports Association badminton team which lost to the85 words
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Article68 1939-04-02 30 The following will represent the Be- 1 glnr.er's B.P. in a friendly match against the Joybell's BP. "B" team today at the former's court, at 230 p.m.. Yeo Soon Hock. Sunny Teo, An- j drew Lim. Salleh bin Kasslm, Lee Tee j Sim, M.ijid bin Kasslm, Seah Teck68 words
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Article88 1939-04-02 30 Players to represent the Joy'oells B.P. "B team against the Beginners B.P. in a friendly match of five singles and two doubles at the tatter's court. 33, Lorong 22, Gc-ylang. today at 2.00 p.m. will be selected from: Yeo Khee Nam. A. Rajoo, Ooh Peng Sian, Li.r Huay88 words
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518 1939-04-02 30 TEAM FROM ENGLAND TO PLAY IN MALAYA Latest News Of Samuel (From A Special Correspondent.) THE English badminton team which has been invited to Australia and New Zealand next year will play four matches In Malaya. The ttam has already been chosen and is as follows: R.C.F. Nichols, Leslie Nichols.518 words
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Article111 1939-04-02 30 (From Our Own Correspondent, i Batu Pahat. /"VWING to the Dad weather only lour matches were completed in the in-ter-club lawn tennis match between the Teachers Tennis Club <Eng ish) and the Batu Pahat Club. The other gam* s. one doubles and four singles, will be played111 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-04-02 30 Children *f Gf>Unf Government En ash School being served In their playground with Ovaltine.14 words
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Article344 1939-04-02 30 CINAL work-outs of the Sclaivror contigent for the Easier holiday all-Malaya badminton championships will be completed oy Wednesday, when the party will leave for Penang by the night mail. Although nothing spectacular or exceptional haj been revealed in the practices, it is believed by responsible j officials that344 words
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Article326 1939-04-02 30 THE eighth anniversary ol th« Amateur Athletic Union, was celebrated at Tanjong Rhu last week end The land and sea sports attracted good entries and there were close finishes in many events. A tie betwe:n Lim Kian Soo and Tay Eoo Hye occurred In the individual athletic championship—326 words
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Advertisement235 1939-04-02 30 IMwiim MWEO TkuFWM M &^wW^*Mr V That s how quality pays for itself v M iiM\M iij'oiMfwi MFN* Youve seen y° ur wife suspiciously X .iiilf^'" ITIL.II. pi nc h vegetables in the corner market. «IHMpBt "They don't look ripe" "I» this the best?" .i^Mi^BßS^ Women love a bargain! Tell235 words
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Article389 1939-04-02 31 No Special Race To Commemorate The Opening By Our Racing Correspondent THOUGH it must have cost a rood half million dollars to build, the Penaag Turf Club authorities apparently do not think it worth while to arrange a special race to co» aemorate the opening of the389 words
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Article, Illustration38 1939-04-02 31 .mbined water polo teams of the R. 5. 'B and YJtLCA. B R.E. beat V.M.C.A. by four coals U roinhined water »010 tnnn or the R.E. "A" and V.M.C.A. "A". R.E. keat V..M.C.A. hy lour goals to three.38 words
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Article296 1939-04-02 31 How Do Boxers Live? Boxing Notes TPHERE are 250 boxerj> registered 1 with the Singapore Boxing Association. With only an average j uf two promotions a month .n Singapore, it is a mystery how some boxers are able to live. From time to time promotions are held in Kuala Lumpur296 words
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Article60 1939-04-02 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang. Saturday. The 14th annual open lawn tennis tournament of the Klang Club will be held during the Easter holidays. A cocktail cabaret dance and buffo' eupp?r will be held at the Club on Apr. 8 at 8 p.m. Competitors will be made honorary60 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-04-02 31 Photograph taken at a tea »a rty ghtm la K«aU Lam»w by the Bombay Life Assurance Co., Ltd.18 words
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Article212 1939-04-02 31 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. Saiunlay. The Johore Cricket Club registered its second win of the season yester- 1 day. beating the Royal Artillery 9th Heavy Regiment. J.C.C. Ahmad b Bowler 39, Peng Hock, c Ryan b Rcbinson 0, McNamara c and b Robinson 31, Barthelot212 words
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Article228 1939-04-02 31 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang THE High School. Klang, lost to the Klang Club in a cricket fixture played in the school ground. KLANG HIGH SCHOOL T. Sithamparam c Freeman b Hunter Yeoh Bin Chiat c Macdonald b ci it Archer 0, Abas lbw b V out man228 words
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Article208 1939-04-02 31 (From Our Own Correspond it.) Batu Pa. t. fTHE P. WD. -Police soccer m-teh which was to have been played on Mar. 29 was postponed, owing to the fact that several oi the P.W.D. players were unable to turn up for the game, as they were on208 words
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Article219 1939-04-02 31 'From Our Own Correspondent) ■MB THE Anglo-Chinese School. Klang, met and defeated the Port Swettenham Recreation Club at cricket at Klar.g by 17 runs. A. C. S- KLANG R. Benjamin c Sabapathy b Ponnu- durai 1; Peter Samuel c Sabapathy b jPonnambalam 0; Jamaludin c afuthlappan b219 words
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Article82 1939-04-02 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Mb fVISPLAYING all round superiority v the Johore Military Forces completely outp'ayed the Muar Police when the sides met in the first round of the Muar football league and scored a runaway victory by six goals to nil, in a league match played82 words
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Article233 1939-04-02 31 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. Friday. THE cricket team of the Muar Indo- Crylonese Association scored their first cricket win of the season when they beat a weak Muar Eurasian team by 54 runs. Ml AR INDO-CEYLONESE ASSN. M. K. Pillai hit wicket b Marshall. 12 A. Ponnampalam233 words
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Article98 1939-04-02 31 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Saturday. AFTER functioning successfully for ten years, the Cantonese Sporting Association of Malacca ceased to rxist as such yesterday, the association having amalgamated with the Malacca Chinese Literary Association and other clubs to form the long projected Malacca Chinese Recreation Club. The occasion98 words
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Article, Illustration66 1939-04-02 32 Workmen digging a trench in which to lay the extra pipe. In so.ne places, where the land is below sea level, the pipes have to be burled immediately, as floods may occur, causing th<> line to float out of position. Pipes beint lowered into s ditch at66 words
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Article, Illustration284 1939-04-02 32 Expansion Scheme Employs 1,400 Men lyjoKK than 1.400 men are engaged in increasing Singapore's water supply. Conunnption has risen steadily to more than 21.000.000 gallons a day, ai.d as the existing sources of supplies give only 22,000.000 gallons, expansion is imperative. New works include duplication of the pipeline from the284 words
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