Morning Tribune, 17 December 1936
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Morning Tribune
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Title Section14 1936-12-17 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL. I.— No. 274. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, December, 17, 1936. FIVE CENTS14 words
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Article91 1936-12-17 1 TROOPS RUSHED TO Ml i:\SI REVOLT MUST END SIANFU EXPECTED TO FALL ll* THREE DAYS THE Nanking Government has decided to send a punitive expedition against the rebels at Sianfu m a determination to crush the revolt with as little delay as possible. The expedition will91 words
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Article1076 1936-12-17 1 Nanking Dec. 16. THE decision to send a punitive. expedition against the Sianlu rebels means Hhat negotiations have been abandoned', and the Government is determined to crash the revolt with all speed, even if the hostages have to be sacrificed Mr. Donald, left forReuter - 1,076 words
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Article40 1936-12-17 1 British Ships To Carry Hostages London, Dec. 16. THE British government offered the 1 use of warships to effect an arrangement about to be concluded between Gen. Franco and the Basque Government for the exchange of 4,00040 words
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Article84 1936-12-17 1 Mr. T. V. Sobng To 1 Mediate (Delayed by Censor) Nanking, Dec. 17. Mr. T. V. Soong, Governor of the Bank of China and ex-minister of Finance, brother-in-law of Chiang Kai Shek, had been urgently summoned 'o Nanking to discuss the crisis, and is leaving this morning. ItReuter - 84 words
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Article65 1936-12-17 1 Two-Day Stay In Bangkok Bangkok, Dec. 16. THE former French Minister for Air, Gen. Denain, following an inspection of Prance's air arm m lndo-China, has arrived m Bangkok for a two-day stay. He is flying a twin-engined Potez. This afternoon he wa s entertained by the French65 words
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Article275 1936-12-17 1 Trade Fair At Hongkong London, Dec. 16 IN the House of Commons to-day Mr. A. C. Moreing (Con. Preston) asked Mr. A. Eden (Foreign Secretary) whether hie attention had befen called to the satisfactory exchange of visits between the Governor of Hongkong on the one hand andReuter - 275 words
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Advertisement10 1936-12-17 1 s CITRODON j for HEAD-ACHES does not affect the heart10 words
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Advertisement41 1936-12-17 1 KLIM POWDERED WHOLE MILK PURE FRESH MHJT START A X L I M AlTrni;il)l n ij JIN POWDERED COURSE AND WATCI) HWJJJm FORM. ADD WATER TIIE IMPROVEMENT ANT) YOU HAVE IN THE HEALTH OP ■B^^SmH (I s^^^ Distributors GETZ BROS. CO.41 words
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Article315 1936-12-17 2 FOUR HUNDRED OUT Higher Wages Demanded Singapore, Wednesday. rLLOWING close upon the settlement of the strike among Indian labourers m Singapore, 400 Chinese artisans of the Singapore Harbour Board downed tools on Monday and are still out to-day. Recently the Chinese skilled artisans and labourers employed315 words
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Article81 1936-12-17 2 Squadron Down: Three Men Killed London, Dec. 14. PS caused disaster to a squadron of seven Air Force bombers which left Aldergrove Aerodrome, North Ireland, for Finningley, Yorkshire, to-day. One of the machines crashed into the hillside at Henden Bridge, Yorkshire and burst into flames, three occupantsReuter Wireless - 81 words
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Article141 1936-12-17 2 Volunteer Workers Off Duty Singapore, Wednesday evening. STRIKERS are still returning to work at Jalan Brear town cleansing de partment, but many of the Malays who joined during the strike have retired, as the work proved too much for them. Many of the departments were disorganised and it141 words
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Article54 1936-12-17 2 Death Of Governor Of Hongkong's Father FIS LEARNED WITH REGRET THAT HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG (SIR ANDREW CALDECOTT) FORMERLY COLONIAL SECRETARY, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, RECEIVED WORD RECENTLY OF THE DEATH OF HIS FATHER THE REV. ANDREW CALDECOTT, AT WORTHING. SUSSEX. THE REV ANDREW CALDECOTT WAS54 words
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Article26 1936-12-17 2 London, Dec. 16. The death is announced of Lady Annn Bowes-Lyon, wife of the Hon. Francis Bowes-Lyon and aunt of Queen Elizabeth. ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article186 1936-12-17 2 German- Demand For Colonies London, Dec. 15. A SOLUTION of the Colonial question is m the interests of everybody m the long run, emphasised Herr Von Ribbentrop (German Ambassador) at Grosvenor House m his first public speech to an English audience. "Herr Hitler sees m theReuter - 186 words
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Article285 1936-12-17 2 For 21 American Republics Buenos Aires, DecHT MR. Cordell Hull (U. 6. Secretary of State) told the press the Pan-American Conference would be asked to agre* to a proposal providing for a conference consultation and collaboration of 21 American Republics m the event of menace to285 words
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Advertisement15 1936-12-17 2 WING LOONG for PERFECI TAILORING 100, HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 7627 #"MAN LION" RAPID HARDENING CEMENT15 words
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Advertisement156 1936-12-17 2 U> unrtA ttittizvoiu t» PABSTWhen talk comes to beer, folks everywhere are praising Pabst TapaCan flavour. Once you have tasted it— you will know why. Such flavour smoothness goodness was never possible before. Pabst Export Beer Just as Pabet made it is hermetically sealed m your own personal non-reflllable container156 words
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Article1239 1936-12-17 3 FRASER 'S WEEKLY REPORT FURTHER ADVANCES IN THE TIN MARKET FRASER and Co.'s weekly report on the share market, dated Dec. 16 states 1 i. it would scarcely have been a matter fnr surprise had there been a serious Jp back to trading conditions at home during the past week,1,239 words
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Article64 1936-12-17 3 Mr. Bailer eau Arriving On Saturday PASSENGERS from Europe du e to arrive at Singapore by the Messageries Maritimes liner Chenonceaux on Saturday include Mr. Ballereau. the French Consul m Singapore, and Mrs. Ballereau, Mr. and Mr/s. Bentz, Mr. M. Cammaerts, Mr. and Mrs. Su Khaputra, Mr. Kaare64 words
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Article275 1936-12-17 3 In British North Borneo THE following Minutes of the monthly committee meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce held m the Sandakan Club on Wednesday Dec. 2. 1936, are supplied: Present: The Hon. Mr. F. W. Pinnock (Chairman), Mr. H. Johnson Mr. J. K. S. Malcolm, Mr.275 words
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Article35 1936-12-17 3 Singapore, Wednesday. A Chinese who jumped off a moving trolley-bus yesterday morning while travelling along Geylang Road fell on the road and was seriously injured. He was removed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital35 words
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Advertisement37 1936-12-17 3 IT'S BRITISH UNRIVALLED FOR HEAVY SMOKERS. HARMLESS FOR THE MOST DELICATE STOMACH TRY IT TO-DAY Sold m Tins 25 cts. and Flasks 80 cts. JO%X(h%L WATCHES 1 860. SOLD THE WORLD OVER. NO MORE TO BE SAID.37 words
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REUTER'S COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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Article137 1936-12-17 4 LONDON SH ARE LIST London, Dec i 6 Previous Tn w DlatlUen 125 6 1249 V Dunlop Rubber 35|9 356 General Electric 92;- 92 g d Imperial Chemical Induitr** 42j4y 2 42 3 Imperial Tobacco 183 iy 2 183 9 Anglo-Dutch 40|3 42 6 Canadian Pacific i3 3 4 13...,137 words
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Article143 1936-12-17 4 RUBBER London, Dec. 16. Previous To-day Change Tone Hrm Steady Spot Buyers 9V 4 9% Sellers 9 5 16 9% +7|16 Jan.|Mar. Buyers 9*/ 4 9% Sellers 9 5 16 9% +7|16 Apr.|June Buyers 9*/ 4 9% SeUers 9 5 16 9 1116 JulyiSept. Buyers 9»/ 4 9%143 words
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Article19 1936-12-17 4 UN Standard. on Dec 16 Spot (afternoon dosta, price) 5 Forward 236^ up p, 235 236% up19 words
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Article51 1936-12-17 4 RUBBE* New York, Dec. 15. Previous To-day change <* uiet Quiet ■W* Buyen 19 3 16 1913 16 +s |T *U» 19»/ 4 1915,16 +1116 Aprtl/June Buyers 19V 8 193/ 4 4 5 H UNStai^ard aa 1 191/4 19 8 5 JSf stead y Firm ***** 51%51 words
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Article76 1936-12-17 4 London, Dec. 16. Previous To-day Change T.T. on Parlj (doting middle rate) 105.13 105.13 unchanged T.T. on Amsterdam (closing middle rate) 9.01 9.01% +0% T.T. on Shanghai (closing selling rate) Is. 215 32 Is. 2 15,32 unchanged T.T. on Hongkong (closing gelling rate) Is. 3 Is. 3 unchanged76 words
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Article26 1936-12-17 4 London, Dec. 16. Previous To-day Change GOLD line Bar per ot £7-1-9 £7-1-7 SILVER J* 01 w 215,16 2V/a I month, f onrar* *****26 words
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Advertisement22 1936-12-17 4 SOUTH 1 (fi&k BRITISH I INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. I ESTABLISHED 1872 W. j. dexter, Manager. TeL 0916, Ijljl I, FinlajKm Qraen. iiii:22 words
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Advertisement96 1936-12-17 4 Fiez-Vous Au Francais... When it comes to passing judgment upon a Whisky we are content to accept the verdict of the Scot An Englishman may be relied upon to assess the merits of a glass of ale but when it comes to Cognac we must leave it to the gentlemen96 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article597 1936-12-17 5 Singapore, Dec. 15th 6 p.m. Fraser to Co. Lyall Evatt. Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers I D?£l n la Dln 0.79 0.83 cd 0.80 0.84 cd s-PahangCon 26 6 27 9 271- 28, 113 12 3 Ilk 12 6 5|- Pengkalen 133 15 cd i 26 14 -xd 1 PetahngTin597 words
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Article442 1936-12-17 5 Far Pd. 2 2 Alex Brfcfc OK 1 30 1.42V 2 1.25 1.35 2 2 do 7VfeVo PreM. 2.30 2.35 2.25 2.35 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 lO.OOnom 8.00 1000 £1 £1 B.A.T 6.7.8 6.17.6 6.7.6 6.12.6 1 1 M. Broadcasting 0.85 0.95 0.90 1 00 10 5 B.442 words
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Article207 1936-12-17 5 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY 5% 1901 red. 1040 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 n m 4>2% 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 m 115 nam < Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 lv il nw 4 2% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 120 122 norn207 words
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Article366 1936-12-17 5 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated! Allenby 2.00 2.20 1.95 2.05 AlorGajah- 1 fis I.Boxd 1.75 190 cd Amal. Malay 2.15 2.30 '215 2.30 Ayer Hitam 175 1.90 1.70 190 Ayer Molek 145 1.55 1.40 1.50 Ayer Panas 200 2.10 2.00 2.10 Bassett 080 0.84 0.77 0.81 Batu366 words
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Article176 1936-12-17 5 Value Confounds The City London. Dec. 16. THE City Is confounded by the Bank of P«SfSnnn a n n< J >S lar c Old P urch ase of £65 000 000 from the Equalisation Fund and the simultaneous reduction m the fiduciary note issue by £60,000,000 FromReuter - 176 words
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Article117 1936-12-17 5 Increase On Foreign Imports Into Britain London, Dec. 16. THE House of Commons carried by 1 205 votes to 123 and 213 votes to I^3, two resolutions imposing duties of three farthings on the pound on foreign meat and 10 to 20 per cent, on foreign canned meat.Reuter - 117 words
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Article72 1936-12-17 5 Reduced To 75 Cents Singapore, Wednesday. IT is notified by thr Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd., that the price of petrol was reduced yesterday from 82 cents to 77 cents a gallon. Taking into consideration the usual discount of two cents allowed on cash sales, the motorist will pay72 words
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Article50 1936-12-17 5 S. S. Association Committee And Nominees On Commission A MEETING of the committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association will be held on Dec. 21. Among the items on the agenda is consideration of letters received from members of the committee on the .subject of nominees on the Municipal Commission.50 words
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Advertisement9 1936-12-17 5 DRESS WELL —It's an asset •0, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE9 words
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Article276 1936-12-17 6 Appeal To The Govt. Rugby. Dec. 16. THE Sojith Wales Trade recovery 1 and Expansion Committee, of which Sir Robert Home is chairman, has issued a memorandum, a copy of which has been sent to the Prime Minister, stating that no satisfactory solution of the South WalesBritish Official Wireless - 276 words
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Article64 1936-12-17 6 New York, Dec. 15. Wall Street, apparently, is impressed by the Wall Street Journal report from Washington that Government agencies are not particularly concerned with current high level of stock prices and that the present easy money policy would be successful if there were a clear choice betweenReuter Wireless - 64 words
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Article95 1936-12-17 6 SELLING Singapore, Dec. 15. London T.T. J|J }}J London demand "I* *J? London 4 months' sight "I*™ Lyon demand rrr Hamburg demand New York demand ff Montreal demand j^ Batavia demand jfJJ™ Samarang demand lu */s Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon demands J^% Madras and Colombo demand 154% Hongkong demand95 words
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Article75 1936-12-17 6 London T.T. i|« 7j32 London demand 2|4>4 London 30 days' sight 2|4 9;32 London 60 days' sight 2|4 5|16 London 3 months' sight 2|4 5|16 London 4 months' sight 2|4 11 32 New York demand 58 l A New York 90 d|s 59 Calcutta, Bombay, Rangoon, Madras and Colombo75 words
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Article173 1936-12-17 6 Singapore, Dec. 15. R. (Slam) W. Coast No. 1 per Koyan 1144 R. (Slam) W. Coast No. 2 per Koyan $140 R. (Siam) W. Coast No. 3 per Koyan $133 R. (Siam) "White" No. Al $240 R. (Siam) "White Rice" No. 1 $210 R. (Siam) "White Rice" No. 2173 words
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Article119 1936-12-17 6 Far East Loans Sharply Marked Down London, Dec. 15. ON the Stock Exchange, yesterday, with a return to more normal conditions, the markets ruled quiet. A few Far Eastern loans were sharply marked down m response to the latest reports from China. Argentine Rails were strong on hopesReuter Wireless - 119 words
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Advertisement127 1936-12-17 6 Xederlandsche HandelUlaatsehappij, X.V. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Established by Royal Charter AD. 1824. Paid Up Capital f 40,030,000 Statutory Reserve Fund 5,000,000 Special Reserve 1,000,000 Chairman of the Board of Directors H. C. REHBOCK. Managing Board: D. CRENA DE lONGH President M. TAUDIN CHABOT Director. A. A. PAUW C.127 words
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Advertisement60 1936-12-17 6 Oversea -Chinese Banking Corporation Limited. FREE yourselves from the FEAR of BURGLARS by keeping your VALUABLES (jewellery or important documents) m SAFE BOXES m our VAULTS AT CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE. You hold YOUR OWN KEYS, and ONLY YOU can have access to these safe boxes, so that SAFETY60 words
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Advertisement181 1936-12-17 6 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established m 1880) Capital Subscribed (Fully paid up) V.100,000,000 Reserve Fund V.130,900,***** Head Office: YOKOHAMA SINGAPORE BRANCH, MEYER CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACF. Manager T. YAMAMOTO. Tel: No. 6049 Manager's Room. SWI 5922 General Office. 5923 6472 Compradore's Desk lIA> X OF CHINA (Incorporated m China by181 words
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Article, Illustration126 1936-12-17 7 ,000 A house at Pakefield. near Lowestoft, standing on the edge of the cliff, crumbled over the edge recently. Tremendous erosion caused by extremely high tides was responsible. The erosion has been going on for a considerable time. (Topical Press). \cA£*"w I «si^sa-»Si photo cseh <Mungary> shoot nr a< coal126 words
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Advertisement182 1936-12-17 8 J^ J^ W "You know what we do 1 with squealers, don't 11*^ you? You better stick I Mfcoßffvr.w'th us or else '^Jl 9 V!pSH l^mhe^GrandToterof \j Br city jungles a dozen J^ Br tangled lives snatched m J^^ rom rea t y--- t0 ma^e a 1 P^yßwß^^Mg^^ i'A screen182 words
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Advertisement236 1936-12-17 8 YESTERDAYS HOLIDAY CROWDS LAUGHED THEMSELVES HOARSE CAPITOL TO-NIGHT Warner Bros. Big New Musical Comedy. M P^H H a^^i Kfl MM I^^^^^"^VaflLW^^aT ar^^H I U H l^riß I aT»T ■^r^^EW9^a^^ar BB m^^^^ MaW a^aj f^J H^a^LV H BfJ BS mm I CY JOAN BLONDELL U WARREN WILLIAM FRANK MCHUGH YACHT CLUB236 words
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Article, Illustration101 1936-12-17 9 Next Monday's Programme By Fusiliers THE following programme will be played by the band and pipes of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on the Padang on Monday, bsginning at 6 pjn.— Th* Retreat, Bugles. Ballyhooley, Queenstowrt Jig. Teddy O'Neale, Kathleen Mavourneen, Father OFlynn, The Irish Washerwoman, Band and101 words
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Article238 1936-12-17 9 Bristol A eroplane London, Nov. 27. THE directors of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., have maintainefl the Interim payment on the Ordinary share at V 2 per cent, less tax, reports the Financial Neva dividend, however is -viable on a Ordinary capital of £1,200.000, whereas last year's distribution was on half238 words
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Article45 1936-12-17 9 Singapore, Wednesday. A Chinese coolie engaged at Clifford yesterday afternoon m unloading sustained a fractured thigh and tian. s over the front of his body, 'U' 1 a heavy box fell on him. y as amoved to the General by ambulance.45 words
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114 1936-12-17 9 M Paris, Friday. R. and Mrs. James Mollison are m Paris for the International Air Exhibition, but they have not met?, and according to Mr. Mollison "will not meet." "I heard by chance that Mrs. Mollison was m Paris," Mr. Mollison told a114 words
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Advertisement378 1936-12-17 9 It's The CAPITOL'S Xmas Week Show! Jkr^*UK2ffl& VICTOR MOORE r"\l^ Pr YsS&^r HELEN MOOfiICK 9| '%J^^/^ y5 > Six new me BIORE W K^ V f~"'*; »nTYR»tMBS tyr-ci 6y DOflOrHr f/f IDS Oirecfed 6k Georje Stevens A PANDRO S. BERMAN Production. SUN TALKIE (NEW WORLD) > 7-30 TO-NIGHT 9-30 j378 words
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458 1936-12-17 10 Lord Nuffield Offers To Double Donations London AN offer to double the highest individual subscription raised m this country over the next week on behalf of the Coronation Year Children s Safety Crusade— a movement designed to educate children m the need of safety-first-was made458 words
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Article139 1936-12-17 10 Earth From Great War Battlefields Istanbul. EARTH from the Great War's battlefields is being sought by an American mission which is due to arrive m earth, the Americans are to travel round the world. When they have completed their task the earth will be placed139 words
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Article122 1936-12-17 10 Nice. THERE is now no longer a single olive tree left m Nice, known m ancient days as Olivula— or City of Olives. The olive trees so greatly admired by Julius Caesar m "De Bello Callico" are also gradually disappearing from the countryside round122 words
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Article80 1936-12-17 10 America's Debt To Science New York. MORE than 200,000 new words and meanings have come into existence m the American language m recent years, according to the American lexicographer, Dr. Frank. A. Vizetelly. Dr Vize tally, who was speaking at the New York Times National Book Fair80 words
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Article, Illustration304 1936-12-17 10 MURDER THEORY IN AMERICAN TRAGEDY Death In Well-Known Author's Manhattan Home New York. DID murder come on the wings of love to Reid Russell, a handsome young Virginian? T This is the question facing the Los Angel ss police m their investigations into Russell's death at the Manhattan Beach home304 words
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Advertisement16 1936-12-17 10 M HUNGARIAN n A-i^ BLOUSES 1\ at the %f House of Quality DOULATRAMS 48, HIGH STREET16 words
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Advertisement6 1936-12-17 10 THANKS P .^J^^^Y^ PASTILLES^ vJ/Ip^A/ X6 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-12-17 11 These pictures were taken by the Tribune photographer dv ring the Christmas party at the Naval Base on Friday.24 words
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316 1936-12-17 12 MORNING TRIBUNE Singapore: Thursday, Dec. 17, 1936. THE REVOLT IN SHENSI rpHE four days which have passed since the first news came of the coup m Shensi Province have brought no lessening of the tension, and there are increasing fears as to the fate of Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, who316 words
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Article753 1936-12-17 12 rHE Rt. Hon. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, PC, C.H, L.L.D., who is on a visit to this country as a member of a deputation appointed by the Government of India to inquire into the conditions of (obour and other matters affecting the welfare of Indians m Malaya had753 words
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Article, Illustration426 1936-12-17 12 Mr. and Mrs. Soon Kam Wong, of Sitiawan, are spending a short holiday m Ipoh. Dr. L. Proebstel, Principal of the Anglo-Chinese School, Penang, is on a short visit to Ipoh. t f Mr. L. C. Simpson Gray, M.C.S First Magistrate, Ipoh and Mrs. Simpson Gray, it is understood,426 words
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Article, Illustration426 1936-12-17 13 PRIMATE'S APPEAL Meeting Challenge Of New Forces I London. AN appeal to take advantage of n the present conditions for the spread of missions throughout the world has been made by the Archbishop cf Canterbury. Dr. Lang, m a broadcast service here. The Archbishop began426 words
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Article, Illustration226 1936-12-17 13 790 Women Win Farming Medals W_ Moscow ORK "down on the farm" has won 790 women the highest honour of the Soviet Union— awards of Orders of the USSR The women are collective farmers and State farm workers who have applied Stakhanovite < increased production > methods to226 words
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Advertisement60 1936-12-17 13 Ur TELEPHONE 1906 Festival Season Attractions. X'mas Eve Dinner $2.75 New Year's Eve Dinner $2.75 ITin^ Distribution of Crackers, rKK P, Balloons, and Novelties on 1 I\UU Dec 24th 31st. BOXING DAY SPECIAL DINNER $2-00 BOOK YOUR TABLES NOW Telegraphic Address: 'PHONJ 5933 GOODWOOD 5934 GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL CHARMINGLY SITUATED60 words
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Advertisement6 1936-12-17 13 A CibfcftTlAft WAST IM A'UfcAfIMY'MAIIiY TtkkiTf6 words
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Article, Illustration204 1936-12-17 14 Ma ry fit "BudA Miss Vera Menchik of Czechoslovakia, the woman chess champion of the world, has accepted a challenge from Miss Sonja Graf (Germany) over 16 games, to commence on June 26th m Austria for the championship of the world Ou picture shows Miss Menchik (centre) signing the contract204 words
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Article, Illustration117 1936-12-17 15 VtiLged To m" Rogers The Duchess of Gloucester recently opened the Children's Market m aid of ihe League of Mercy it th« Rov-i Hort.cultural Hall Westminster London. The photo shows th e Duchess of Gloucester at t he SUll whh J toy doll. Note the Society children dressed as117 words
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Advertisement35 1936-12-17 15 For CHRISTMAS INSPECT OUR BEAUTIFUL CHOICE OF LADIES GENTS WRIST WATCHES IN STAINLESS STEEL GOLD WHITE GOLD PLATINUM JEWELLED WRIST WATCHES SET WITH REAL DIAMONDS A SPECIALITY. AGENT FOR /"""T^-*-^m/^^ RENE ULLMANN Raffles Place, Singapore.35 words
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Article, Illustration2750 1936-12-17 16 Europe's long for Cathay harm and Adventure m France Series of week-end drives from London Glorified guide-book go Hungary Detective novels. The Quest for Cathay Brigadier-Generai Sir Percy Sykes The Face of France <*« nwiUl The Face of WO, I*y.or JWfiE? Honka Speaks of Hungary. Bro2,750 words
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Advertisement39 1936-12-17 16 Just unpacked Special Selection of Peking Trees at frACttCCS Raffles Hotel Bras Basah Rd FANCY DRESSES will be greater successes when worn with the right WIGS Gc£ j/owrs /row I maisox ri-:mi; Tel. 4610 79, Stamford Road. > tm^^^ m >39 words
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Article129 1936-12-17 17 Publisher's Notes Readers of Swift will remember Mr. Secretary St. John. His name occurs on so many pages of the "Journal to Stella." They are less likely to remember Frances St. John whom Swift greatly admired. Both wives are Lady Hopkinson's subject. Her study of them, "Married to Mercury," comes129 words
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Advertisement44 1936-12-17 17 A TOrRIST^SHOPPINGI LUGGAGE CARRIER SINGAPORE LUGGAGE CARRIER CO. Baggage Contractors ft Forwarding Agent*. Booking* Agents for TMM. Railways. Baggage Agents for:— blue Funnel Line East Asiatic Line Nederland Line 8.1.8. N. Co., Ltd., etc.. etc. Tel. Address:— "LUGGAGE" PHONE 242« or call Union Bldg44 words
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Advertisement350 1936-12-17 17 CHEMIST j 'NOVEL' BARGAINS QEBEBB sin cauitd by sudden change OF LATEST from tht plains to a hill station, need MODERN FICTION < 'T |er W rry y u AT /I A I nnoxa P^P^ations In four Al 40 CENTS ilm P'e "ages can banish this beauty TO A SHILLING350 words
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Article77 1936-12-17 18 Washington, DC. THE construction of a new trans-atlan-tic liner to replace the Leviathan. once pride of America's Me*ch?.nt Flea and now laid-up m the Hudson R lver is proposed by the United States Lines m an application for a conduction subsidy now awaiting study by77 words
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Article44 1936-12-17 18 A young deer appeared m a bendan adjoining the Parit Perak Rubber Estate at Tanjong Blanja, Pint "Jj Thursday morning and a Malay whose bendang it was, is alleged uj have shot the animal. Police tow- 1 gations into the matter are MIWB place44 words
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Article18 1936-12-17 18 Miss P. K. Mary, Nurse, Lumut Ho? pital, will be going on one month's leaveon the 23rd instant.18 words
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Advertisement492 1936-12-17 18 BY P&OandBRITISH INDIA LINES Outwards. Due Doe Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936. 1937. RANPURA 17.000 Dec. 18 CARTHAGE 17,000 Jan. 29 BANGALORE 6,000 Dec 19 SOUDAN 6,500 Feb. 12 1937. NALDERA 16,000 Feb. 12 RAWALPINDI -17.000 Jan. 1 RANCHI 17.000 Feb. 26 BHUTAN 6,100 Jan. 16 CATHAY 15,000 Mar. 12492 words
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Miscellaneous485 1936-12-17 18 j- 11 «-i f~i f~~Tf^ »^-»w^»"«^~- w^~ k I POSTAL INTELLIGENCE j STEAMER MAILS DESPATCHES TO-DAY FOR PER DATE AND TIM! Pengerang Su S S oon Heng Dec n »Jn. Pamangkat, Sambas and Singkawang Tobelo 17 9 am Penang Kedah 17 10 a.m. Japan Talma 17 1 p. m Shanghai485 words
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Miscellaneous97 1936-12-17 18 Mail Delivered The Air mail (Imperial) despatched from Singapore on Dec. 6 was delivered m London on Dec. 15. The Air mail (Netherlands) despatched from Singapore on Dec. 9 was delivered m London on Dec. 15. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR LETTER AND PARCEL MAILS MAILS FOR EUROPE New Year: Letters97 words
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Advertisement298 1936-12-17 19 111 H\S PH ILP LI.\E. (Incorporated m Australia) NEXT SAILINGS. M&KK.UR Hpp 9Q Ton O MAnyrr i-fec. <se Jan. 3 MARELLA Jan 2 8 Feb 2 Special cheap round trip tickets from Singaoore to Australia issued at the ioiiowing rates. First Class passen^-rs may transfer at Singapore. Brisbane Sydney or298 words
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Advertisement379 1936-12-17 19 <i TO FBEX CH PORTS V 1 Ja .n t HOMEWARDS. V OUTWARDS (from Marseilles). PADARAN For sajgon Tourane Hajphong D 1936 i7 CAP VARELLA Jan 7 DALNY Jan. 13 Feb 4 FARES FROM ANT PLACE, MALAYA TO MARSEILLES 1604. g.g-. p mW r f^^ gg: II Por T^rt^ V379 words
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Miscellaneous410 1936-12-17 19 I THE UAHBOUR 1 a^ _j _i-j-u-_i-M-ij-ui i SHIPS IN DO< X fffffi,! MERCHANTS SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES &W. CO. OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE oodown Gate No Shi P™"tB Monopoly To Rajuia 22 1 Provincial Govts. Hong Kheng 20 1 Hai ng 20 1 T HE Chinu Merchants Steam Nivici410 words
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Article, Illustration132 1936-12-17 20 Far from the i Civil War! The Duke of AFba and Berwick is a Spanish grandee as well as the holder of a British title. Recently he lost his Madrid palace when it was set on fir* m th c fighting Here we see the Duke132 words
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Advertisement16 1936-12-17 21 Ring Up 4856 FOR QUICK RELIABLE SERVICE MeE NATHAN RADIO 6 SOUHO ENGINEERS 25|29. ORCHARD ROAD.16 words
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Miscellaneous559 1936-12-17 21 ON THE RADIO! British Empire Programme Transmission 2:— 6.20 p.m.— !f.Os p.m. GSH 11.97 metres (21.47 mcs); GSG 16.86 metres (71.79 mcs) and GSB 31.55 metres (9.51 mcs). Transmission 3: 9.20 p.m.— 0.20 a.m. GSH 13.97 metres (21.47 mcs); GSF 19.82 metres (15.14 mcs) and GSB 31.55 metres (9.51 mcs).559 words
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Miscellaneous547 1936-12-17 21 maintaining the lighthouses, lightship*, and pilot services of England, is lost m the obscurity of the late Middle Age.s, and it is only from the time of Henry VIII that we are able to trace its evolution from a charitable institution to I uhat is probably the most important' maritime547 words
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Miscellaneous399 1936-12-17 21 11. J. I Viia ii (Wavelength 49.3 Metres) TO-DAY 7.00 p.m. Opening Record and Day's Piogramme. 7.05 p.m. Recorded Light Music. 7.55 p.m. Messrs. Anthony and Co.'s Share Report. 8.00 p.m. Prose Reading. 8.15 p.m. Recorded Pianoforte Recital by Irene Scharrer. 8.45 p.m. BBC. Weekly Bulletin. 8.55 p.m. News Bulletin.399 words
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Miscellaneous410 1936-12-17 21 2.40 p.m. Market Prices. Rates ol Bacchante. 2.50 p.m. Records. 3.00 p.m. Relay from P.T.T. Transmitter. 3.15 p.m. Records. 3.50 p.m. Talk on Events m Franc*. 4.05 p.m. Records. 4.35 p.m. News m French. 5.05 p.m. News m English. 5.20 p.m. End of Broadcast. Wavelength: 19.68 metres (15.243 kcs)i 6.15410 words
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Article, Illustration959 1936-12-17 22 I Necessity Of Alteration Obviated Vienna THE depreciation ot 5 foreign curren- cies has not proved sufficient to alter or impair the aims of Austria's economic policy. The undeniable success of the economic hitherto pursued has fully proved their rectitude and obviated the necessity of any alteration959 words
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Advertisement25 1936-12-17 22 ANCHOR p^ MBBBi HMHi ■P^^' Brewed and bottled m Singapore by the *HCHIPELAGO BREWER t r CO., LTD. SOLE AGFMto. SIME, D ARBY CO., LTD.25 words
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Article507 1936-12-17 23 Special Christmas Programme rpHE Consul for Czechoslovakia, X Singapore, forwards the following description of the new Czechoslovak short-wave broadcasting station m Prague, with its Christmas programme. The transmitter of the Prague short uave station was designed at the Marr O n i Works, Chelmsford. It is507 words
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Article23 1936-12-17 23 London, Dec. 13. The death is announced of Mr. Hugh > ely, Chief Justice of the Irish Free te.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 23 words
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Article, Illustration570 1936-12-17 23 Daily Touch With Nanking EXCEPTIONAL interest is being taken by Malayan Chinese m the events m China and many leading associations and guilds, whose actions m the past have had a marked influence m events m their motherland, have sent cables to China, urging an amicable570 words
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Article73 1936-12-17 23 Going To Kuala Kangsar On Sunday H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, accompanied by Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas (the Governor's sister) nnd attended by the A. DC, will leave Singapore by the night mail on Sunday and proceed to King's Pavilion, Kuala Kangsar. Mr. A. H.73 words
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Article40 1936-12-17 23 Mussolini And Control Of Abyssinia Rome, Dec. 14. "The whole of Abyssinia is now occupied and will be defended by the sharp sword, which is firmly grasped," said Slgnor Mussolini, opening the session cf the Senate. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 40 words
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Article207 1936-12-17 23 Local Amateurs Score AN historic event m stage productions m Singapore was the presentation last night at the Victoria Theatre, by the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club, of the play by Mr. S. I. Hsiung, "Lady Precious Stream," which has been such a great success m London. The207 words
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Article128 1936-12-17 23 Fears For His Personal Safety Nanking, Dec. 15. Although twenty-four hours have passed since Mr. Donald, adviser to Chang Hsueh Liang, left fox Sian from Loyang he has not yet communicated with Nankins which he would immediately have done if he had been a free asent. His silenceReuter - 128 words
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Article, Illustration187 1936-12-17 24 Queen Receives Freedom Of Edinburgh H.R.H. the Duchess of York (now Queen Elizabeth) was presented with the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh recently. The Duke is already a Freeman of the City This photo shows a general view of line impressive scene m the187 words
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Advertisement118 1936-12-17 24 X'MAS PRESEXT! fug No Rift, however costly, can be so inseparably personal a pos- mllm session as a beautiful PILOT transparent pen. mi mm A handsome of such a graceful PILOT would easily solve m fjM the complicated problems of how to greet your superiors aj Bm and your best118 words
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Article, Illustration1148 1936-12-17 25 POOR HOCKEY STANDARD Win By A Late Goal Singapore, Wednesday. A; HIKING contrast from yesterday's day match at Tanglin between Singapore and Selangor Colts was d m this evening's game on the g when the Selangor Colts beat .s.ngapore Cricket Club by a1,148 words
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Article105 1936-12-17 25 flood Showing Against S.R.C. At Singapore Singapore, Wednesday. ELDING a team that was practically a State XI, the S.R.C. came near to -wing their unbeaten record at ki y spoilt to-day, when they just •nanaged to draw with the Selangor •M-C.A. each side scoring two105 words
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Article34 1936-12-17 25 Singapore, Wednesday. A scratch hockey match was played this evening on the S.C.R.C. ground between the second teams of the S.C.R.C. and the C.S.C. The C.S.C. won 'yy one goal to nil.34 words
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Article31 1936-12-17 25 Singatore, Wednesday. The R.A.M.C. beat the Third AntiAircraft BatUry at rugby at Tanglin this evening by 12 points < 1 penalty goal, 1 drop goal, 1 goal* to nil.31 words
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Article188 1936-12-17 25 "The Devil Is A Sissy" A Fine Picture THE M.G.M. picture "The Devil is a Sissy," which opened at the Pavilion last night, is entertainment of a high order. At times it will bring a lump to your throat, for it is a story well told of188 words
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Article59 1936-12-17 25 London, Dec. 13. Reports were current on both sides of the Atlantic last evening that the missing airman, Jean Mermoz had been found but the fact is denied by authoritative sources m Rio de Janeiro and the Ministry of Marine declares that a number of vessels have reported they have59 words
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Article22 1936-12-17 25 London, Dec. 13. The death is announced of Lady Gilbert, widow of Sir \V. G. Gilbert, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame. ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Advertisement53 1936-12-17 25 "(Victoria theatre tonight dec. n at 9-15 p.m S LADY PRECIOUS STREAM BY S. I. HSIUNG S.A.D.C. PRODUCTION. BOOK AT LITTLES. i PARAMOUNT'S UPROARIOUS SCREEN HIT *f I N Dedicated to the World's Suffering Husbands MAiiitii:» mew s with MARY BRIAN I 1 and How she handled them! Xext Change53 words
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Article276 1936-12-17 26 RACE HANDICAPS FOR TAIPING First Day Of The Skye Meeting THE following are the handicaps for Friday's races at Taiping. RACE 1 Ponies, class 3, div. 2, cbout 4* 2 furs. Anaconda 10.12 Movalong 1012 Phoon Tok 10.1 Mickey Mouse 10.0 Irish Lady M Timbang 9-0 Loyalty 9.0 RACE 2276 words
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Article118 1936-12-17 26 Griffins To Be Imported From Australia The Perak Turf Club Committee propose to import a batch of subscription pony griffins from Australia through Mr. F. Christey of Sydney. N.S.W. The ponies are to arrive m Ipon early m April next and will be drawn for by lot118 words
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Article272 1936-12-17 26 Manasseh Wins Junior Title Singapore, Wednesday. THE following are the results of the tennis championship ties plryed off to-day at the S.C.R.C. tennis courts: The weather was unfavourable ai inlervals and as a result only six ties were completed. Cpen singles championship: Dr. P. C. Liem beat272 words
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Article24 1936-12-17 26 1 London. Dec. 15. t In a rugger match to day. Edinburgh Academy playing at home, beat Cambridge University by 21-12 ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article137 1936-12-17 26 Submarine Flotilla To Protect Them Moscow, Dec. lt>. THE press reports a number of raids on Soviet steamers by Spanish insurgents, mostly m the Straits of Gibraltar. Pravda says of the seventeen Soviet ships detained and searched no trace of Soviet arms for Spain were found.Reuter Wireless - 137 words
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Article17 1936-12-17 26 N?w York, Dec 15 Nearly $8,000,000, gold, from England la the latest engagement to America Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 17 words
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Article, Illustration301 1936-12-17 26 KING'S GRIEF AT BROTHER'S DECISION "Deprived Of Friendship I Valued Highly" Rugby, Dec. 16. FE first official appointments made by the King since his accession are announced. Lord Wigram, who was Private Secretary and Extra Equerry to King George the Fifth at time of his death, have been appointed PermanentReuter - 301 words
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Article91 1936-12-17 26 Two Chinese Before The Magistrate Singapore. Tiu'-^i -..y. A young Chirac and I 17-ycai-old girl of the .same nationality, appears before the Second Magistrate, Mr. J f P. Biddulph, to-day, on a charge m kidnapping a child from its guardian. The child wu alleged to have b.o»91 words
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Miscellaneous140 1936-12-17 26 To-day In Singapore German Cruiser Emden open to the public from 4.30 p.m.— 6 p.m. Sports: Emden v<. Govt. Services F.A., Jalan Besar stadium, 4 p.m. Hockey: A.P.C. v. Polic* Depot; G.S.C. n v. Europeans 11, G.S.C. Capitol: Stage Struck with all-star cast. Alhambra: Victor McLaglen m The Magnificent Brute140 words
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Miscellaneous30 1936-12-17 26 The Title* TO-DAY:— O.S3 a.m.. 8 ft. 7 ins.; U p.m., 9 ft. 9 ins. s; TO-MORROW:— I 25 a.m., 8 ft. 7 i^ 12.41 p.m., 9 ft. 8 ins.30 words
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Article208 1936-12-17 27 Good Fights Between Soldiers Singapore, Wednesday. THE following are the results of the boxing contest which took place at the Tanglin Barracks this evening. The events were marked by two kn<>ck-outs, one by Fus. Hull, of the S' Coy., fighting against Pte. Cornford and the other208 words
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Article138 1936-12-17 27 New Star In "Stage Struck" STAGE Struck," at the Capitol, is another of those musical shows with Dirk Powell. Joan Blondell and other favourites, and it is a real winner. A new star is introduced m Jeanne Madden, who will be heard much more of. for she has138 words
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Article66 1936-12-17 27 Question Of Harbour Facilities House of Commons, Dec. 15. ASKED whether Government proposed rt to take steps to provide a harbour at T-l Aviv Palestine, the Colonial Secretary said the question of harbour facilities at Tel Aviv and Jaffa are being considered by Government m consultation with theReuter Wireless - 66 words
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Article75 1936-12-17 27 Going Into Dock For Overhaul New York, Dec. 15. THE Queen Mary, whose arrival yester--1 day was delayed by engine trouble will undergo superficial repairs as soon 5 she returns to England which will '■lep her out of service until Feb. If. the Cunard White Star officesReuter Wireless - 75 words
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Article107 1936-12-17 27 Pole Falls— And Town Stands Still Berlin A POLE on a building site supporting an electric wire collapsed m BurgDronl, a little town m the Rhineland —and the whole life of the place stood Still The electric wire fell across another m Lt to107 words
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Article293 1936-12-17 27 London k BILL introduced m the House of Lords by Lord Alness. a former Scottish Judge, seeks to amend the divorce law m Scotland by embodying, m the main, the recommendations of the majority report of the Royal Commission on Divorce of 1912. Among additional grounds293 words
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193 1936-12-17 27 He Can Solve All Sums —In His Head Vienna. A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy, the son of a bootmaker, is astounding professors of mathematics and scientists m Zagreb. His name is Meh 0 Focic. Although he has not yet learnt to read or write, the boy, it is claimed, can solve m193 words
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Article98 1936-12-17 27 Leave Over 200 Dead Near Madrid Madrid, Dec. 15. i DEFENCE committee communique de- Clares the enem^ was totally routed after a battle lasting over five hours m the Boadilla Del Monte sector, southwest of Madrid and left over 200 dead besides many wounded m the Government lines.98 words
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Article103 1936-12-17 27 Decision Of Italian Cabinet Rome, Dec. 14. A DECREE enforcing partially a fortyhours week m industry has been approved by the Mussolini Cabinet. The industries m which "particular conditions" exist will be allowed to work longer hours and overtime up to twelve hours a week will be allowedReuter Wireless - 103 words
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Article48 1936-12-17 27 Washington Dec. 15. Claimed as a temporary victory for American Utility Companies, the Supreme Court has ordered the retrial of a case challenging the right or Federal authorities to grant financial aid to municipalities for construction of publicly-owned and operated power plants. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 48 words
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Article100 1936-12-17 27 Special Report For Commons London. Dec. 16. IN the House of Commons to-day. Mr. 1 Grattan asked whether m view of the unsatisfactory position of a British merchant shippinß m the Far East, the quo?Uon mmht be referred to the Imperial Shipping Committee for examination andReuter - 100 words
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Article138 1936-12-17 27 Draw For The First Round THE draw for the first round of the Scottish Association Cup. to be played on Jan. 30, is as follows: Hearts v. S Bernard's; Queen of South v. Glasgow Rangers; Dunde? v. East Stirling; Murray field Amateurs v. Morton; Forfar v. East Fife;Reuter - 138 words
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Article34 1936-12-17 27 Th 2 Governors of the Royal Veterinary College have conferred the title of Emeritus Professor of Surgery on Si¥ Frederick Hobday on his retirement from the Chair of Surgery at the Royal Veterinary College.34 words
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Advertisement12 1936-12-17 27 1^ X M me cwat mm UH AUUkANCt -OMPANY LIMITED W.S. 412 words
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Article, Illustration55 1936-12-17 28 The four pictures above depict incidents m yesterday's game between the Selangor Colts and the S.C.C., won by the Colts I—o.1 0. Below and below left are two incidents m the match m which the S.R.C. drew 2—2 with the V.M.C.A. (K.L.), Both games were55 words
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185 1936-12-17 28 London M°^ t th n 6000 B °y will leave Forty shipping concerns have already been approached but none has been able to guarantee to fulfil the task of transporting the 6,000. This great "shinping order" coincides Contin Holiday traffic to the185 words