Morning Tribune, 24 December 1936
1936-12-24
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Title Section14 1936-12-24 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL. I.— No. 280. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, December 24, 1936 FIVE CENTS"14 words
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Article974 1936-12-24 1 111 AM. KAI SHEK IN i;ooi> in \i in THREE DAYS' TRUCE IMOI INS loit ABMISTICE 4.K I I It A T the request of Mr. T. V. Soong, who is now in Sian with Madame Chiang Kai Shek and Mr. W. H. Donald, Marshal Chang974 words
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Article344 1936-12-24 1 Further Meetings Of Committees London, Dec. 23. fpHE establishment of a system of supervision designed to secure execution of the Non-Intervention Agreement was considered by the Sub-Com-mittee on Non-intervention in London last night. Th^ Sub-Committee agreed that these documents should be referred to today's meeting of theBritish Official Wireless - 344 words
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Article73 1936-12-24 1 Skirmish On Indian Frontier' New Delhi, Dec 23. MAJOR J W. Williams of the iTI Second Punjabs was killed and Second-Lieutenant R. G. T. Barnes «1 the First Hampshire* was slightly wounded during an action in the Khaisora Valley, Waziristan. Three British other ranks were wounded, includingReuter - 73 words
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Article179 1936-12-24 1 IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT Draft Char gen Approved By Cuba I Havana. Dec. 22. THE draft of the charges of Impeach- I f 1 ment against Don Miguel Gomez, President of Cuba, were aoproved by the House Representatives by 111 votes to 46. The accusations are endangering the stability of theReuter Wireless - 179 words
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Advertisement11 1936-12-24 1 J CITRODOX 1 HEADACHES i does not affect j the heart11 words
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Advertisement88 1936-12-24 1 E I THIS milk K£ EPS *|j/gßj% J S Z REFRIGERATION!'^ jj R T> B rrnRY Klim Powdered for a/7 uses. Reoommended F X Whole Milk— the milk by doctors for even the frail- it m that keeps. Klim is pure, est babies. If your dealer M J m fresh88 words
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1185 1936-12-24 2 INTERVIEW WITH TRIBUNE Famous Historian Arrives Singapore, Wednesday. DROFESSOR Harold W. V. Tem- perley, the well-known historian and politician, talked about current world problems in a special interview with the Tribune to-day shortly after his arrival from Hongkong. Accompanied by his wife, he is1,185 words
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Article68 1936-12-24 2 Indo China Telephone Connection With Malaya Singapore, Wednesday. THE Posts and Telegraphs Department announces that trunk telephone calls to Saigon. Cholon. Giadinh and Pnompenh will be possible on and from Jan 4, 1937. For the first three minutes of the call a fee of $10 will be charged and $168 words
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Article228 1936-12-24 2 Letters To The Editor S.S.A. Nominees (To the Editor of the Morning Tribune) Sir —It is apparent from the letter of Mr. O. R. S. Bateman, that some official of the Straits Settlement* (Singapore) Association has been guilt} of an inexcusable blunder in sendm*out the voting papers containing the names228 words
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Article47 1936-12-24 2 Eagle Passes < Texas'. Dec 22 AT least 75 miners are reported to have been killed by an explosion in a coalmine ninety miles south-west oi Piedras Negras, Mexico. Reuter According to a later report 41 miners were killed and 23 injured ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Advertisement17 1936-12-24 2 WING LOONG for PERFECT TAILORING 100, HIGH STREET. 'PRUNE 7627 i "MAN LION" UN^wjjl RAPID HARDENING CEMENT17 words
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Advertisement161 1936-12-24 2 3$ AjUvuintoJl MILE -I/* l m *U There's a lot of delightful reireshment sealed in Pabst TapaCan When the summer sun beats down— a cool safe drink of pure, wholesome Pabst Export Beer will revive you like a fresh lake breeze. For hot weather comfort learn to ask for Pabst161 words
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Article1005 1936-12-24 3 FRASER AND CO'S SHARE REPORT Excellent Business In Tin And Rubber TRASER and Co.'s weekly report o* 1 the local share market, dated Dec states.—— In the absence of any major political crisis during the past week to distract or depress the financial nerve centres of the world, markets generally1,005 words
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Article204 1936-12-24 3 Singapore. Wednesday Land and house property to the vaiue of $2,705 was sold to-day by public auction at the sale-room of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng. Chulia Street, Singapore. Leasehold land, area 1.012 sq. ft and houae No. 22. Holloway lane, sold for $3,200 to Syed Abubaker Balfagee.204 words
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Article44 1936-12-24 3 Singapore, Wednesday. Arrested on a charge of assisting in the management of an unlawful society, Tek Ah Si, alias Kit L ng Chai. was produced before Mr. H. A. Farrer, District Judge. Criminal Distrct Court, to-day, and remanded until Dec. 29. bail beine opposed-44 words
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Article366 1936-12-24 3 RA.F. Dance Band To Play At Hospital Singapore, Thursday THE Christmas entertainments for the 1 patients of the Military Hospital, Tanglin, started on Monday night last when the Royal Air Force Concert Party an4 Dance Band gave a most enjoyable entertainment to a large and366 words
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Article33 1936-12-24 3 'From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 23. His Highness the Yang di Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and party v:ill be entraining this afternoon for Malaya, three days ahead of schedule33 words
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Article218 1936-12-24 3 SHOOTING DRAMA IN MID- AIR Woman Dumps Wounded Pilot London, Dec. 21 THE whole of France is intrigued by an 1 extraordinary mid-air drama yesterday when a young engineer pilot named Lallemant was found staggering around a field on the outskirts of Paris with a bullet wound in his neckReuter Wireless - 218 words
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Article48 1936-12-24 3 On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the teachers and pupils of the Tamil Branch of the Sunday Schools of the Church of England Mission of Province Wellesley will broadcast Christmas songs, etc.. with proper Indian musical accompaniments, from ZHJ. the Broadcasting Station of ihe Penang Wireless Society.48 words
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Article23 1936-12-24 3 Law Notice For To day Before Mr. Justice Mills in the 2nd Court at 10.30 a.m. Bkcy 95 36— Re Chop Koong Hin23 words
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Advertisement59 1936-12-24 3 For ~t Ck IT'S BRITISH UNRIVALLED FOR HEAVY SMOKEF HARMLESS FOR THE MOST DELICATE STOMACH TRY IT TO-DAY Sold in Tins 25 cts. and Flasks <g> 80 cts. /^|KOX WATCHES M/*C IEtSS^ «SBsfi \l fi in r v HI Ill^^^A^^^Ml IH I 1 SOLD THE WORLD OVER. NO MORE TO59 words
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Article95 1936-12-24 4 KlKHEK London. Dec. 23. Previous To-day Change m Very steady Firm TOn0 in 1 ie -4-? lfi QT 10 1 lo -to.iu Seller3 i_i/ fl Q7 10 R ~t" /4 Jan. Mar. Buyer* ***** +316 SeUers 10 iujid -t* onif; 10 1 16 /4 Buvers 9^4 9 1595 words
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Article119 1936-12-24 4 London, Dec 23 Previous To-day Chang DUtlllera 123 124 U P l Dunlop Rubbei 35- 35 Hb up V 2 General Electrle 93 6 94 up G Imperial Chemical Induitr*^ 42 1> /2 42 V 2 imperial Tobacco 182 6 1839 up 13 Anglo-Dutch 42 43 U119 words
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Article21 1936-12-24 4 London. Dec. 23 TIN Standard. Previous To-day Chang Spot (afternoon closing orice) £233-14 232*4 Forward £233 1 4 23321 words
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Article51 1936-12-24 4 RUBBER New York Dcc 22 Previous To-day Change Ton Very Dull Quiet JS£ Buyert 20 3 16 20' 4 BeUen 20 5 16 203 8 +1'W April/ June Buyers 20 20 3 16 p Sellers 20' 4 20 5 16 TIN Standard Tont Easy Quiet ■DO* 51<51 words
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Article72 1936-12-24 4 London. Dec. 23. Previous To-day Change T T. on Parts (closing middle rate) 105.13 105.15 +02 T.T od Amsterdam (closinf middle rate) 8.96-3 4 8.97 4 h T.T. on Shanghai (doting selling rate) is. 2 1.2 is. 2» 2 T.T. on Hongkong (closing selling rate) Is. 3 Is.72 words
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Article22 1936-12-24 4 London. Dec. 23. Previous To-day Change sff/VEH Sp* 21-14 20 7 8 I montha forward 21-3 16 20 13 1622 words
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Advertisement18 1936-12-24 4 |m||^ BRITISH W||j|||' INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. i y*s rx v^ /a iv INSUR ANCE I 'Taj pf Q%A18 words
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Advertisement30 1936-12-24 4 THE WATCH FOR EVERY Lr^^^_^fi^^ MAN AND WOMAN OF A 1/ TASTE COMBINING ELE- jfjOfflfiy^Xz GANCE AND ACCURACY. ;J^^^^T7i A*.' A^ i^^> AT*/ A y A T .^M;''" .^KL MASTERS30 words
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Article600 1936-12-24 5 BuTers Vuers 4-Ampat Tin 5. 57 i 2 5 £1 Asam Kumbang 32 34 31 D £1 Austral Malaj 55,- 56 -xd 55- 57 5-AyerHitam 23- 24 6 23 24* 1 Ayer Weng 1.90 2.00 180 Ton £1 Bangrin Tin 20 6 21 6 00 1 Batu Selangor 1.45600 words
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Article417 1936-12-24 5 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) -^nal Malw r75 90 175 l 85 V Ci niLtllll ion IOC i f-r inn Aver Molek J 80 196 <5 2 90 •»/«.i ivHJicii 1t;oi 1 coi 1 en i an Wer Pams lo^U 162 1 2 150 1.60 i/'V 1417 words
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Article348 1936-12-24 5 2 2 Alex Brick OM 1 25 140 1 25 1.35 2 2 do lV 2 r rc Prefs. 2 32U 2.40 2.25 2.35 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 lO.OOnom 8.00 10.00 £1 £1 B.A.T C.10.0 6.15.0 6.10.0 6.15.0 1 1 M. Broadcasting 085 095 09 0 100 lU348 words
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Article199 1936-12-24 5 Mar. 31 Sept 30 108 no nom 4^% 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,666 Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 115 nom «fc* 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,666, Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 ion 199 nnm 4^ 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 m Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114 llfi 5% 1926 red.199 words
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Article135 1936-12-24 5 Singapore, Wednesday morning. Singapore: 34 14 cts., up 18 ct Market Tone: Steady. London: r, Bd.. unchanged Marker Tone: Steady. New York: 20 1 4 cts.. up 1 16 ct Market Tone: Quiet. Singapore, Wednesday evening. Little business has been passing but values have steadied appreciably throughout the day135 words
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Article17 1936-12-24 5 Singapore, Wednesday noon. London: £233 55., unchanged; thrc^e months £233 55.. unchanged. New York. 52 cts.17 words
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Article194 1936-12-24 5 Messrs, Fraser Co.'s Report Singapore, Doc. 23. In heir daily comments on the closing trend of the market, Messrs Fraser and Co. state: TlN— Tin was up 18 at mid-day today The Tin Share market WU steady throughout the day. and i good turnover was recorded in a194 words
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Article196 1936-12-24 5 Tin- Locally up Rubber- Locally closes firm MINING Raubg SG 75 -$6.90. Tin shares continue firm, but the proximity of Christmas is affecting business and the turnover l- comparatively small soui hern Kintas «9 10 so 25. Sungei Luas $2 15— $2 20, Batu Selangors $1.42196 words
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Advertisement14 1936-12-24 5 FOR A LASTING CiIFT I I (MtSIHIII SIIOIS Obtainable at OIJWONII[R BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE.14 words
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Article285 1936-12-24 6 Lewis And Peat's Weekly Report lEWIS Peat. Ltd. in their weekly rubber market report, dated Dec. 8 state Plantation— We have had an active market during the week with an advance in values of 8 d per lb. At the clot>i. however, conditions are quieter and a fi285 words
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Article199 1936-12-24 6 SELLING Singapore, Dec. 23. London T.T. 2 4 l London demand 2 4 116 London 4 months' slgh t 24Vs Lyon demand 1 230 Hamburg demand 141 New York demand 57 516 Montreal demand 57 31( Batavia demand 104 Samarang demand 103 3 4 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon demands199 words
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Article179 1936-12-24 6 Singapore. Dec. 23. R. <Siam) W. Coast No. 1 per Koyan $150 R. <Siam> W. Coast No. 2 per Koyan $142 P. < Siami W. Coast No. 3 per Koyan $132 R. < Siami 'White 1 No. Al $242 R. (Siam> "White Rice'" No 1 $213 R. <Siam» "Whit^179 words
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Advertisement120 1936-12-24 6 Xederlandsche Han ill IMaatschappijj. X.V. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Established by Royal Charter A.D. 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.120 words
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Advertisement61 1936-12-24 6 Oversea -Chinese Banking Corporation Limited. FREE yourselves from the FEAR of BURGLARS by keeping your VALUABLES (jewellery or important documents) in SAFE BOXES in 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 SAFETY61 words
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Advertisement291 1936-12-24 6 The S'pore Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Assn DAILY PRICES CURRENT. Singapore, Wednesday noon. No. I.X.R.S.S. in cases (F.0.8. December* 34 516 34 716 Good F.A.Q. in cases (F.0.8. December* 34> 4 34 3 8 No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot-loose* (awardable S'pore* 34 J 4 34 3 8 do. January 34 4 34291 words
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Advertisement43 1936-12-24 6 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established in 1880; Capital Subscribed (Fully paid up) Y.100.000.00c Reserve Fund Y.130,900.000 r Head Office: YOKOHAMA SINGAPORE BRANCH, MEYER CHAMBERS. RAFFLES PLACF. Manager T. YAMAMOTG Tel: No. 6049 Manager's Room. d9~l 5922 General Office. 5923 6472 Compradore's D:sk43 words
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Article, Illustration56 1936-12-24 7 .>..»*„ o, ,be aircraf, carrier tMn!M, marchin? away (he sbjp a( p<msmouth thejr christmas Planet News An additional few days were ffiven to men of H.M.S. "Encounter'' who started their X'mas leav> recently, from Chatham. Here we see ttie happy sailors having their shipPlanet News; Topical Press - 56 words
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Advertisement310 1936-12-24 8 THE KING AND QUEEN OF SONG AND DANCE— S IN THEIR BEST PICTURE! Yr Greeted by PACKED HOUSLS at every Show! i rA piTni :J BHOWS DAILY s LArMUL 3 15 6 15 9 15 s VIS R-K-O PICTURES TRIUMPH »5> AGAIN WITH THEIR FAMOUS J| V D.ANCING SINGING STARS310 words
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Advertisement423 1936-12-24 8 ►I* 1 Ifll I|| V An Unusual Story Makes<* {.I lit MMjit lr I^l Great Screen •> 6-15 9-15 Entertainment &A DOZEN GLAMOROUS WOMEN TREMBLED WHEN THIS MOVIE *f •!»IDOL TALKED HIS LOVE SECRETS UNCOVER THE SCANDALS AND V i HEARTACHES OF MOVIELAND'S STREET OF SUCCESS! i* S Miim u«f<423 words
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Article300 1936-12-24 9 Mr. J.H. Thomas' Speech MR. J. H. Thomas was given a tremen-| dous reception when, making his first public appearance sine? his resignation from the Cabinet, he spoke at the diamond jubilee festival dinner and ball of the Excelsior Philanthropic Society at the Savoy Hotel recently. "I300 words
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Article193 1936-12-24 9 A WOMAN'S summons for desertion aeainst her husband who. she alleged, had spoken to her only about twice in two years, was dismissed at Croydon recently. The husband. Joseph H. Symes. a gas fitter, denied desertion. It was stated that he and his wife had lived for193 words
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Article349 1936-12-24 9 Chairman's Speech And Dividend 'THE twenty-sixth ordinary general -1 meeting of the Djasinga Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., was held on Friday, Dec. 5, at ly Fenchurch-street, London, EC. Mr. Eric Macfadyen (the chairman), in the course of his address, said:— The rubber crops accounted for over the349 words
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Article172 1936-12-24 9 Pattani Tin, Ltd.. one of the leading Siamese tin producers, suffered some decline in profits during the past year, since, although its agreed output under the restriction scheme was approximately maintained, it received less for its tin sold. This was fully explained by the chairman. Mr. E. B.172 words
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Article224 1936-12-24 9 New Uniform For Coronation OIXTY thousand troops. Regulars and f Territorials, who will take part In f, c oronat io" ceremony in London will all be equipped, at Government expense, with the smart blue patrol uniform which has been used for walking Out' This announcement was made224 words
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Article142 1936-12-24 9 New York. TtHREE noted singers— Miss Lily Pons Miss Rosa and Miss Carmella PonselJe—are named by the North Dakota police as the intended victims of a remarkable extortion plot Tlie scheme is alleged to have failed when the warden of th e State prison learned of142 words
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Article66 1936-12-24 9 Three fatal cases of diphtheria have occurred in th? Kingston-on-Thames district during the last few days, all of them from one house. Brenda Merrett, aged 10, Grace Gwendoline Merrett, aged 8, and Winifred Merrett, aged 15, all of Cambridge Grov:-road, Kingston, have died, and two other sisters and66 words
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Advertisement88 1936-12-24 9 CAPITOL. Saturday Wvl at II a.m. f^ (Boxing Day) ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT MATINEE. Every child will receive a Present. Excellent Programme of Selected Cartoons, Musical Comedies. Mickey Mouse, and other special pictures. Admission: Children .25 cts. Adults 50 cts. Members of the Mickey Mouse Club FREE. |Th<M»<r<> HOY All «-P-m.88 words
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Advertisement91 1936-12-24 9 DARDANELLA'S BALINESE DANCERS Grand Theatre New World. Re-Opening FRIDAY 25 DEC. (Last 6 Nights) Special X'mas Extravaganza All Dance programme NEW BALI DANCES" All New Bali Dances More Exotic and Mystic than ever 100^ ORIENTAL PROGRAMME —NO STORY NO VAI'DKVILLE Commencing Saturday 26 Dec. k HAIDA (Dardanella's Special) Supported by:91 words
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Article312 1936-12-24 10 "Warning" To Tramp Ship Owners London A WARNING ihat the tramp shipping subsidy may end after 1937 has been given to shipowners by Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade. Writing to Sir Vernon Thomson, President of the Chamber ot Shipping 01 I the United312 words
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Article110 1936-12-24 10 The Tribune Group INURING the Christmas holidays the Malaya Tribune and associated newspapers will be published as follows: Christmas Day The Morning Tribune will be published as usual. There will be no issue of the Singapore Edition of the Malaya Tribune. The F.M.S. Edition of the Malaya Tribune,110 words
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Article105 1936-12-24 10 Medical examinations were carried out on 20,431 candidates for enlistment as airmen during 1935, states a report on the health of the R.A.F. issued recently Of these 11,120, or 54.4 per cent., were found fit for general service. The standard among boy candidates was much higher, those105 words
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Article, Illustration43 1936-12-24 10 Mr Hyrnan Barnett Zaharoff. aged 67. a London bootmaker, who contends that he is a son of the 1 te Sir Basil Zaharoff, is to make a claim for the fortune. He is reported to have documentary proof of the relationship. Topical PressTopical Press - 43 words
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Article62 1936-12-24 10 JUST as dusk was falling and in a setting provided by candle-light, Miss Hester Plunket, the eldest daughter of Bishop Plunket, was married in the private chapel in the grounds of her home in St. Anne's, Clontarf, Dublin, recently. The bridegroom was Mr. Richard Connell son of the62 words
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Article25 1936-12-24 10 Six persons, inducing two babies, were injured during a fire in a house at the corner of Harford Street and Clarence Road, New Cut. Bristol.25 words
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Article303 1936-12-24 10 Nationalistic Governments Taking Notice DUBBER has come under the eye of noc a few nationalistic Governments a< being a desirable commodity to be included in their self-sufficiency plans This has led inevitably to the creation of new competition, from substitutes in foreign countries, thereby reinforcing th?303 words
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Article89 1936-12-24 10 Since last December pfloto of Imperial Airways, Ltd., all accomplisiit'i fliers, have been going "back to school at the Air University, Hambl". Hamp shire, for instruction in har.dlini', thine w flying boats which are oeing put into service. In addition to the 100 imperial Air ways89 words
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Advertisement15 1936-12-24 10 HUNGARIAN A^ BLOUSES at the V W »ouse of Quality DOU LATHAMS 48, HIGH STREET15 words
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Advertisement15 1936-12-24 10 THANKS i jjljpttT S^ v r^Jmn^-\'A ff I •4 r SKA/ s* JMm I IBS'15 words
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Article, Illustration76 1936-12-24 11 A general view of the judging of Highland cattle at the Smithfield Club's Cattle Show— largest of the year— at the Royal Agricultural Hall. Islington. London, recently. Planet News The crew of an aircraft carrier lined up for inspection in front of their ship at Portsmouth, beforePlanet News - 76 words
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330 1936-12-24 12 MORNING TRIBUNE Singapore: Thursday, Dec. 24, 1936. LORD NUFFIELD AST year Malaya had the opportunity of making the acquaintance of Lord Nuffield, the British motor magnate, who left a memento of his visit in the form of generous donations to local charities. Since that time the name of the philanthropist330 words
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Article783 1936-12-24 12 'MOTORISTS will be interested to learn that, after having demonstrated its efficiency at the Brewster Road-Ander son Road junction at Ipoh, the automatic traffic signal, it is understood, is to be removed to the Brewster Road-Tam-bun Road crossing where it will take over the functions of the much-criti-cised783 words
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Article200 1936-12-24 12 Mr. and Mrs. Cheah Ghim Leng o Ipoh are spending a short holiday in Penang The death occurred in Madras on Dec. 8 of Mr. K. Gideon, father of Mr. Clarence Gideon, of the Government Hospital, Yen. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Johnson have left for the Cameron Highlands200 words
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Article, Illustration155 1936-12-24 12 The Ist Battalion Scots Guards were to have been inspected by exiting Edward on their return from duty in Egypt. They arrived in London during the Constitutional crisis, and the inspection was cancelled. Here we see the battalion marching across Tower Hill on the way to their new quarters atPlanet News - 155 words
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1663 1936-12-24 13 SAYS DEFENSE COUNSEL Amazing Secrets Of Man Hunt "CHE will have the knowledge and v sorrow l'h«t never again will she see the man she loves With these words of her counsel, Mr. J. C. Jackson, K.C ringing in her ears, Mary Ann1,663 words
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Advertisement36 1936-12-24 13 <.ooi»\vooi> i Mini iiori i X'mas Eve I Special Twum Dinner. Crackers. Streamers Balloons. December 24th. I DINFIiS S2-00. New Year's Eve special Dinner. Crackers Streamers Balloons. 31sC. *>i>L!t!L s BOOK YOIK TABLE PHONE 5933 5034.36 words
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Advertisement93 1936-12-24 13 Mp^TELEPIIONE 4<MM> SPECIAL X MAS EVE DINNER Dec. 24th $2-75. HORS D'OEUVRE VARIES CLEAR TURTLE SOUP BOILED FRESH SALMON, HOLLA NDAISE SAUCE, GRILLED TOURNEDOS ROSSINI ROAST STUFFED TURKEY HAM ICED ASPARAGUS MAYONNAISE MINCE PIES X'MAS PUDDING, BRANDY SAUCE PEACH MELBA, FANCY DESSERT, CAFE. "T* W% Y* T* Distribution of Crackers.93 words
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Article, Illustration166 1936-12-24 14 PROCLAIMING THE NEW KING King George VI leaving his residence, 115, Piccadilly, for the Accession Council in the State Rooms at St. James's Palace. London, where h e was publicly a; claimed the new King. Topical Press The Proclamation of King George VI was made with all its historical atTopical Press; Planet News - 166 words
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Advertisement40 1936-12-24 15 I^AOVADO WillL/rilliJ! \^W (.i:\ts ll^ LADIES The IDEAL GIFT For CHRISTMAS THE HGGOT ISBUKIMINT OF nwnuEi watches set mtfe !IL\L DIAMONDS Also KINGS BROOCHES "TIACELETS CUPS etc. SILVERWARE CLOCKS TRADITIONAL QUAUTT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES RENE ULLMANN V WATCH MAKEi: JE'.YhLIJ-K40 words
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Article, Illustration3048 1936-12-24 16 A review by Sir Harry Luke of •'Three Deserts" by V.S. JARVIS: And by Desmond MacCarthy. a review of "The Life Of Lord Bairour." by Mr* B. PCWALE LET it be said at once that this is the ideal type of book of reminiscences by an3,048 words
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Advertisement43 1936-12-24 16 jg,.^-..---.-*-..— FANCY DRESSES will be greater successes when worn with the right WIGS Get yours from i MAMSSmN PERM j Td. 4610 79, Stamford Road. Ladies' Colour Embroidered Slippers Just Arrived in Small. Med. and Large Sizes at Raffles Hotel Bras Basah Rd43 words
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Article271 1936-12-24 17 Mr. Philip Guedalla's "The Hundred Years," and Mr. Sacheverell Sitwell's 'Da*hce of the Quick and the Dead" are easv first favourites this week. But Mr. Lancelot Hogben's "Mathematics for the Million," the one volume edition of Mr. H. A. L. Fisher's "History of Europe," Mr. Lewis271 words
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Advertisement46 1936-12-24 17 A TOURIST'S SIIOI»I» 1 1\4. j LUGGAGE CARRIER SINGAPORE j LUGGAGE CARRIER CO. Baggage Contractors Forwarding Agents. Booking. Agents for FJi.B. Railways. Baggage Agents for:— Blue Funnel Line East Asiatic Line Nederland Line 8.1.5.N. Co., Ltd., etc., etc. Tel. Address— "LUGGAGEPHONE 242« or call Union Bldg.46 words
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Advertisement375 1936-12-24 17 BEA UTY CHEMIST Nice To Give Lovely lo Receive i i «u M d b y .udden d»p < are the delightful Xmas from th« pitim to i hill «ution. ne«d gifts-Party Vanities, Powder y U f 5 J "*»*«c* i Innoxa preparations In four Boxes, Beauty Boxes, Bath simple375 words
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Article497 1936-12-24 18 Appointment Of Captain R. V. Peel IT is announced by the directors of I Cunaid White Star Ltd. that Captain R V Peel. Commodore. R.N.R.. and senior commander in the company's fleet has been appointed Commodore in succession to the late Commander Sir Edgar T. Britten.497 words
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Advertisement389 1936-12-24 18 M LJt^= BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA.LINES Outwards. Due D» e Tonnage Tonna.e RAWALPINDI 17.000 Jan. 1 NALDERA 16.000 Feb. 12 BHUTAN 6.100 Jan. 16 RANCHI 17.000 JtD. zb EL E ii'Hk ass SOUDAN 6.500 Feb. 12 Homewards. Leaves Leaves Tonnage Spore. Tonnage STpore. -s n ■as j £j\ R c^™389 words
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Advertisement130 1936-12-24 18 N.Y.K.LINE GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS j CUMAKD WHITE STAK, LTD., (incorporated in Japan). To LONDON, via Penan*;, Colombo, Aden, Port Said, Marseilles Gibraltar. s s FUSHIMI MARU Jan. 7 s s HAKOZAKI MARU Jan. 21 m.s TERUKUNI MARU Feb. 3 Rates to Ist Class 2nd class Naples 1497 $540 |Sl7 1343130 words
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Miscellaneous201 1936-12-24 18 POSTAL INTELLIGENCE j STEAMER MAILS DESPATCHES TO-DAY FOR PER DATE AND TIM* Pengerang Aik Soon 24 9 am Tarempa Kedah 24 10 am Aden Karapara 24 3 p.m. Africa East§ Karapara 24 3 p.m. America (North) except western Canada and Western States of Ue A Karapara 24 3 p.m Burma'201 words
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Advertisement280 1936-12-24 19 11 1 II X S I'll ILP Ll* i:. (Incorporated in Australia) NEXT SAILINGS. Due Sells. MERKUR Dec. 29 Jan. 3 MARELLA Jan. 28 Feb. 2 Special cheap round trip tickets from Singanore to Australia issued at the following rates. First Class passen^ is may transfer at Singapore. Brisbane, Sydney280 words
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Advertisement419 1936-12-24 19 l^Kj/fi TO FRENCH POUTS j B| n Tg HOMEWARDS. S B rPL For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Tan 7 r££/ AI l ARAN For Nantes st X™™e Bordeaux Jm 7 O VARE O LI^ arS€ por S M HaVre Dunkirk 4 CAP VARELLA For Marseilles, Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux Feb.419 words
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Miscellaneous417 1936-12-24 19 {the iiahbour! 1^ j- j-_i~_ririi_ri_i I SHIPS WK INKBi PaMeagera B j Air SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE Godown Gat€ No. j^^ Van Heutsz 20 1 Suwa Maru 18 3 Ipoh 15 o Arrived from Europe, India and MeSanthia 13 3 dan by KLM plan- "Perkoetoet"— Centaur417 words
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Article, Illustration118 1936-12-24 20 Sir Edward Peacock, Receiver-general to the Duchy of Cornwall, one of the chief sources of revenue to the Crown, was among the callers at 145, Piccadilly, the London home of the Duke of York, now King in succession to King Edward who has abdicated.Planet News - 118 words
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Miscellaneous1730 1936-12-24 21 i .m^^Concert. Relayed from fee Palm 435 p.m. News in French ;oi\ the radio! :S&©eatfd4iSlfitgk- ty 620 pm Rel from Hufiio pans w^.^.^.^,^.^.^.^, A 5.51 p.m. News bulletin in Bengali Concert -m- 6.11 p.m. New s bulletin in English 7.20 p.m. News in English. It 41. I. ?n ir P^1,730 words
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Article, Illustration73 1936-12-24 22 King George VI was publicly accLimed the new King at the Accession Council at St. James's Palace, London. Our picture shows Mr. Winston Churchill asking a policen an for his car after the me«ting. Topical Press The sergeant cook ladles out the Christinas pudding: mixtures to an expectant circle atTopical Press; Planet News - 73 words
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Article267 1936-12-24 22 CORONATION FOREST AS GIFT 2,000,000 Trees In 200 Acres Plan London A GIFT of 200 acres near Polton. Bedfordshire, on which is to be planted a Coronation Oak Forest of 200.000 trees, has been announced by Mr. R St. Barbe Baker, founder of the Society of the Men of the267 words
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318 1936-12-24 22 "We Have Done Too Much" Says Scotsman London. I AM not one who wants any separa tion from England, still less do want any separation from the Empire.' declared Lord Strathcarron. formerly Mr. Ian Macpherson, M. P. for Ross an^i Cromarty, addressing members of318 words
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Article51 1936-12-24 22 An order for two destroyers for the Greek Government has been provisionally booked by Yarrow and Co. shipbuilders and engineers, oi Scotstoun. near Glasgow. Two six-months-old lion ,?übs, Rex and Josephine, were the pets of the 1,500 naval ratings, airmen, and soldiers who reached Southampton in the transport Lancashire la<t51 words
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Article146 1936-12-24 22 ALTHOUGH the Kamunting Tin Dredg- ing has been able to maintain dividends at 20 per cent., the report show* that during the year to June 30 last there was some falling-off in profits the net operating figure being £156.469. against £172.327. Sales of tin ore realised only £126146 words
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Advertisement19 1936-12-24 22 ANCHgPI Brewed and bottled in Singapore by ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY CO, LTD. SOLE AGENTS: SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. W.P.S. mmmm^19 words
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Article201 1936-12-24 23 Prizes Distributed By The Proprietor THE annual prize day of the NewStraits Union Bnglitta School was held recently whe n the proprietor, Mr. A. V. Munusamy Chettiar. distributed the prizes. The following are the prize winners: Primary I. Good Conduct: Wong Seek Hoon; 1 Chua201 words
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Article136 1936-12-24 23 4th Annual Celebrations And Prize Distribution THE fourth anniversary celebration and prize distribution of the Ideal English School, the only Institute of its kind in Pontian Kechil, was held on Dec. 20. at the School premises. Mr. R. V. Brant. Assistant Adviser of the Kukup District, presided136 words
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Article120 1936-12-24 23 Reference To Abdication In Diocesan Leaflet London, Dec 22 EVENTS leading to the ex-King's abdication are referred to by the Archbishop of York in a diocesan leaflet. He says the occasion of the ex-Kiivj;" choice should never have arisen The harm was done much earlier thanReuter Wireless - 120 words
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Article35 1936-12-24 23 When a water mam burst :ecently al i lit coiner ot Tavistock Square, Si. Pancras, basements of houses in upper Woburn Place were flooded and ihe telephone service of two hot t Is wu atfected.35 words
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Article174 1936-12-24 23 Still Some Leeway To Make Up Berlin, Dec. 22 AS a provision against any emergency. Get many has begun a thorough organisation of her skilled man-power. Skilled workers such as mechanic.^ and mot or- drivers, who are ineligible for conscription, have bee n circularised orderingReuter Wireless - 174 words
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Article82 1936-12-24 23 Physician Will Stand At Bedside Vatican City, Dec. 22 WHEN the Pope broadcasts on Thursday, the physician, Dr. Milani, will stand at the bedside ready to give first aid if necessary. His Holiness is expected to .spend nearly half an hour propped up with pillows. Cardinal Pacelli will82 words
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Miscellaneous959 1936-12-24 23 ON THE RADIO (Continued from page 21. > 2.35 p.m. To-day in Germany. So mrr «m ana cn^, SX Si»rfW«V« "fitiX K iH s v in the mouh l i i'os*raiiiiii < :ains. Concert Hour. 4.20 p.m. Communal Work of Liste Tne following are the principal Amener and Broadcaster. rican959 words
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Miscellaneous35 1936-12-24 23 GMT. Transmission 3. Jan. 1. 2.30 p.m. GMT. Transmission 4. Jan. 1, 7.15 p.m. G.M.T. and Jan. 1, 10.10 p.m. G.M.T. Transmission 5, Jan. 1. 12.30 a.m. G.M.T. Transmission 6, Jan. 2. 3.25 a.m G.M.T.35 words
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Miscellaneous349 1936-12-24 23 Passenger Lisl The s.s. "Potsdam" arriving at Sinngapore January 6th, 1937. brings the I following passengers for Malaya Mrs. Molly Fraser. Mr. Thompsen Mr. Jacob Glen Hanna. Mrs. Helen Hanna and baby. Miss Ernestine Schlaepfer. Mrs. Paula Pfeiffer Mis-s Lotte Koetter, Mr. Ewald Hueschelrath Mrs. Adele Hueschelrath Mrs H A349 words
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Article828 1936-12-24 24 Annual General Meeting Singapore, Wednesday A DIVIDEND of seven per ceni. was approved a£ the annual general meeting of The Malaka Pinda Rubber Estate, Ltd., held in the registered office of the Company, Market Street, to-day. Those present were: Mr. Chang Kang Swi (chairman). Messrs. Chec Guan828 words
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Article436 1936-12-24 24 Inspiring Message From District Governor Singapore, Wednesday THERE was a large attendance at &fl Christmas meeting to-day of the Rotary Club. Mr. W. A. L. Schaub. who presided, read the following Christmas message lrom Mr. W. Allan Eley. the Governor of the 80th District of436 words
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Article51 1936-12-24 24 Singapore. Wednesday. TWO members ot the staff ol the Banque De LTndo Chine have been bestowed with long service medals by the French Government. They are Mr. Wee Chye Kim 'clerk) and A. Sandanasamy "head tamby) who have both completed 27 years seri vice with the51 words
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Article118 1936-12-24 24 "Newspapers In Malaya" Printers' Hear Association Address Singapore, Wednesday CPEAKING to large audience at the »5 Printers' Association this evening. Mr. E. Maurice Glover, a Patron of the Association, made some interesting remarks on "Newspapers in Malaya." Newspaper production in Malaya, he said, underwent revolutionary changes during the last ten118 words
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Article199 1936-12-24 24 "Hollywood Boulevard" Dramatic Picture Singapore, Wednesday. PICTURE of great dramatic power is "Hollywood Boulevard." now showing at the Pavilion. It is the unusual story of a passed-out Hollywood actor trying a come-back by the publication of his memoirs, which involve the long enclosed secrets of a number ot199 words
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Article164 1936-12-24 24 Singapore Shop Mamagei Fined Singapore, Wedn<v (ii DHUN Teng Kit, manager of Choi 1 Wing Hing Long, of High E appeared before Mr. H. A. Farm- I) met Judge. Criminal District Court tc clay, on a summons charging him wil importing electric sparklers to which false trade164 words
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Article132 1936-12-24 24 Arriving In Sitigaport On Jan. 5 Singapore. Wednesda THE Indian Deputation, headed by t] R\ Hon. Srinivasa Sastri. pected in Singapore on Jan 5. b] from Kuala Lumpur, They will stay here until Jan when they will leav? for Colombo the Conte Verde. They will continuo here their132 words
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Advertisement109 1936-12-24 24 X M\ S V\\E S i: T fjW No gift, however costly, can be so inseparably personal a pos m j £jg session as a beautiful PILOT transparent pen— P] JEI A handsome -lft. of such a graceful PILOT would easily solve /ml the complicated problems ol how to greet109 words
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Article935 1936-12-24 25 Thrilling Races For The Club Boats Singapore, Wednesday SUNDAY'S six-metre *ace at the R.S.Y.C. was the first of a series three for the Jean II Challenge Cup. Iho course was fairly Ions; but of the ual type, giving a good variety of iling round harbour marks.935 words
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Article47 1936-12-24 25 Appointed Ist Ambassador To Egypt London. Dec. 22. SIR Miles Lampson has been appointed Ambassador to Cairo following upon the exchange of ratifications of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty. Sir Miles Lampson was previously High Commissioner in Egypt and before that was Ambassador to China. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article37 1936-12-24 25 Singapore. Wednesday The 9th Heavy Batterv of the R A be 1 the S.C.C. -A" team at rugby on Up Padang this evening by 9 points three tries) to eight (one goal, one37 words
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Article249 1936-12-24 25 The Open Tournament Finals Singapore, Wednesday THE S.C.R.C. open Tennis Tournament was brought to a conclusion this afternoon, at Hong Lim Green, the remaining events being decided. Chua Choon Leong, the president of the Club and the champion, carried off the honours in the open singles event, beating249 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-12-24 25 The finalists of the Veterans' Handicap Doubles in yesterday's S.CR.C open Tennis Tournament: Messrs. Chia Keng Tye, Seow Poh Leng, Ng Wing Chong and Koh Tiang Seng. TribuneTribune - 28 words
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Article71 1936-12-24 25 Absence Of Selling Imparts Firmness London, Dec. 22. ON the Stock Exchange the absence of selling rather than buying imparted firmness though gains were mostly fractional. Coppers were stronger in sympathy with ihc metal. Unilevers were firmer following the raising of the price of soap products. Copper andReuter Wireless - 71 words
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Article53 1936-12-24 25 Cairo, Dec. 22 The final stage of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty was concluded at noon when Sir Miles Lampson went to the Foreign Ministry and exchanged w»th the Foreign Minister a richly bound copy of the Treaty signed on Dec. 2 by Edward the Eighth for a copy signed k»y theReuter Wireless - 53 words
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Article203 1936-12-24 25 Visit Of Selangor League Champions THE S.C.F.A. will meet the S.C.R.C. of Kuala Lumpur (League Cham pions) in a friendly soccer game on Friday, at the Anson Road Stadium The following will represent the teams. S.C.R.C: Wong Kam Pak, Lim Sit 1 Hue, John Chye, Lee Mun Hoy,203 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-12-24 25 Mr. Chua Choon Leong defeated Mr. Chtag Thutt Pitt in the Open Singles event of the S.C.R.C. Tennis Tournament finals yesterday. TribuneTribune - 22 words
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Article474 1936-12-24 26 Midds. Lose By Odd Goal Singapore, Wednesday. IININTERESTING in the sense of U the word was the hockey match between the Singapore Cricket Club and the Middlesex Regiment played on the Padang this evening and which ended in a win for the S.C.C. by the odd goal474 words
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Article70 1936-12-24 26 The following will represent Singapore against Perak at rugby at the S.C.C. on Boxing Day (Saturday), at 5 W. N. Rothery; A. P. Craigie, G. T. Gillespie, K. A. Haddocks, G. D. A. Lundon; R P. Bingham, C. T. Owen; D M. Walker. A. G. Mitchell. E.70 words
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Article210 1936-12-24 26 PEN AN G GOLD CUP MEETING Handicaps For The Second Day THE following are the handicaps for five races only of the second Day of the Penan* Gold Cup Meeting?. Wednesday Dec. 30. Ponies, Class 2, Div. 1. Five furling. Rose of Dreams 90 Lisheen jj-0 Queen's 8.1 Twinkling Eyes210 words
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Article114 1936-12-24 26 Wet Ground Mars Good Hockey Singapore, Wednesday. DLAYING on the S.C.R.C. ground this! afternoon, the RAF. beat the Chi- I nese by the odd goal in three in a game i of hockey. The field was not conducive to good hockey, the rain the previous day114 words
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Article35 1936-12-24 26 Bangkok, Dec. 23. The German training cruiser Emden has arrived here on a seven day visit The Commander to-night attends an official dinner with the Commander-in-Chief of the Siamese Navy as host35 words
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Article420 1936-12-24 26 New Tournament Introduced IT is notified that the Singapore Amateur Football Association Council has decided that the Commercial Cup competition be not held during the coming season on the same condition as last Season, but that there be substituted therefor a Business Houses' league. No Player having played420 words
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Article192 1936-12-24 26 To Meet Perak And Penang Singapore, Wednesday. THE Singapore badminton team to meet Perak and Penang will leave to-morrow by the Kedah. They will arrive in Penang on Friday and proceed to Ipoh for their match against Perak on Saturday. On the same night they will make192 words
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Article31 1936-12-24 26 Two men who were attending to the beating apparattia of an oiiice building in York Street. Manchester, were injured in an explosion which threw one oi them violently against a wall.31 words
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Article32 1936-12-24 26 Sir Arthur Salter is to stand as an independent candidate with the support of a committee on which are Conservative, Liberal, and Labour representatives. No other candidate is yet in the field.32 words
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Article223 1936-12-24 26 Australian Team Selections London, Dec. 23 AUSTRALIA'S third Test team will be selected from the following:—Bradman, Badcock. Brown Darling, Fingleton, McCabe MrCormick, O'Brien. O'Reilly, Oldfield Fleet wood Smith, and Ward.— Keuter. ENGLAND SURPRISE England's victory makes them even for all Tests at Sydney, each side having won223 words
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Article70 1936-12-24 26 Game With All-Malaya Fixed In Singapore IT is expected that the 1937 cricket season will begin earlier that usual in Singapore, on account of the visit ot the team captained by Sir Julien Cahn The big match of their tour against All-Malaya, has already been fixed70 words
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Article100 1936-12-24 26 Loral Ping- Pong Visit Of Chinese Team From K. L. THE Selangor Chinese Engineering A sociations table tennis team ll due to arrive on Christmas Day and the following matches will be played durum their stay here. Fri. Dec. 25 7 pm. S.C.E A. vs. Java Traders Association. Sat. Dec.100 words
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Article58 1936-12-24 26 R.A. M.C. Defeated Hy Pulau Brani Singapore. Wednesday DLAYING at Tanglin this eveniiu Pulau Brani beat the R.A M.C 23 points to three in a more or less onesided rugby match. Pulau Brani led points to nil at half-time and it w;»; only towards {he end that58 words
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Miscellaneous29 1936-12-24 26 The Titlt** To-day. 6.05 a.m., 8 ft. 5 ins.; 7.41 p.m., 7 ft. 6 ins. To-morrow: 7 10 am.. 8 ft. 7 ins." 9.08 p.m., 8 ft. 1 in.29 words
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Article511 1936-12-24 27 Special 8.8.C. Empire Transmissions AS in previous years, the New Year will be the subject of special broadcasts in the 8.8.C. Empire programmes. The presentation in which "farewell" will be said to 1936 and 'hail!' to 1937 will begin at 11 o'clock GMT on the511 words
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Article56 1936-12-24 27 Party Cheered On Leaving For Sandringham London. Dec. 22 A LARGE crowd at King's Cross-station cheered the King and Queen ana Queen Mary when, accompanied Dy Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose they left for Sandringham where they nre spending Christmas. The Duk> and Duchess of Gloucester are alsoReuter Wireless - 56 words
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Article24 1936-12-24 27 Rome. Dec. 22 Has Kun'l two surviving sons have been captured by an Italian police column and later were executed in public. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 24 words
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Article270 1936-12-24 27 Resolutions On China Crisis Passed Singapore, Wednesday SIX resolutions were passed at the I mass meeting held this afternoon at the Singapore Chinese Chamber 01 Commerce to consider the steps that might be taken with regard to the China crisis brought about by the detention of270 words
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Article60 1936-12-24 27 Funds Collected For The Nursing Home (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Dec. 23 A MALE voice party, sixteen strong went carol singing around Bangkok last evening. Calling at hotels, clubs and private residences, the party collected £70 The Bangkok Nursing Home Fund will be richer by60 words
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Article385 1936-12-24 27 St. Andrews' Lose To R.A.F. "B" Singapore, Wednesday A VERY exciting rugger game was witnessed this evening at Farrer Park when the St. Andrew's Ist team lost to 1 the R.A.F. "B" by 10 prints (I goals* to nil. 1 St. Andrews have been very popular < through385 words
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Article91 1936-12-24 27 What Test Commentators Think London. Dec 23 WHILST admitting that England had all the luck, and that Australia's form had hitherto been too bad to last, commentators on the second Test match result agree that England have a good chance of regaining the Ashes. Jack91 words
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Article163 1936-12-24 27 To Speak To Empire From Lambeth Palace The Archbishop of Canterbury generally delivers a message to the British people on the closing Sunday of the year. On Dec. 27 he w'li preach in the ancient chapel at Lambeth Palace, and the service will be broadcast from Daventry. The163 words
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Advertisement14 1936-12-24 27 /C^l I f*^ f*^ r~ kyi A M CKAT lift AMUHANa MA* Ut^ J14 words
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Article165 1936-12-24 28 Two Rebel Planes Brought Down Madrid, Dec. 22. IN the course of a bombardment of Madrid three shells hit the tall Telegraph building, tearing a large hole in the walls. Other shells fell in the streets in the vicinity. A thrilling air battle was fought out over165 words
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Article137 1936-12-24 28 No Direct Reference To Spain Rome, Dec 21 AN Anglo-Italian Mediterranean agreement is expected to be reached before the end of thje year which diplomatic circles refer to as a "Christmas present" for the two Governments. The agreement will probably take the form of an exchange of137 words
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Article150 1936-12-24 28 Water Engineer To Study In Britain MR. D. M. Mc.Diarmid. Executive Engineer. Kuala Pilah and Jelebu' Districts, proceeded on long leave plus! four months' study leave to Europn on Dec. 21 with Mrs. McDiarmid via Singa-, pore by "S.S. Antenor." Mr. McDiarmid was specially selected by the Malayan150 words
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Article28 1936-12-24 28 Buenos Aires, Dec. 22. Tho Arqontine Congress has voted a bill authorising thp con.strurtion of an ever the Ururriinv tan i nnection of Arucntine with "1.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 28 words
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Article592 1936-12-24 28 Inquiry Against Three Malays Continues Singapore. Wednesday THE preliminary inquiry in which three Malays Ali b. Rahmat. Abu Sumah b Mat and Ramil b. Din were alleged to have extorted a sum of $500 from a Chinese named Loh Ah Fut was continued this morning before the592 words
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Article46 1936-12-24 28 Russian Officials Charged Moscow, Dec. 23 ANOTHER sabotage trial opened here to day when four high railway officials, including Vladimir Ryabokon, former Minister of Railways of the Ukrainian Government were charged with wrecking and sabotage rCBHltlii«? in serious breakdown^ in Soviet railways. Reuter.46 words
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Article46 1936-12-24 28 London, Dec. 22. Baltic and Black Sea sailors' organisations have appealed to world seamen "to raise a mighty wave of protest against the bestialities of Fascist bandits." Workers in Kharkov have started a public fund for building five cruisers and ten merchantships— Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 46 words
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Article40 1936-12-24 28 Master Liew Yoke Kee, the 16-yea! old son of Towkay Liew Kw e San president of the Nepri Sembilan Hakk Club, died in the Seremban G nerai Hospital on Wednesday night Yok Kee was a pupil at the S-'rembai-Anglo-Chinese School.40 words
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Article63 1936-12-24 28 During the recent visit of H. H. tli Sultan of S"langor and party to En land. Her Maj sty Queen Mary |M c'ously consented to accept a pair ()1 Malayan fans sent to her by the Wig ol His Highness. Thea fan i were ma» In the Astana at Slang.63 words
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Article30 1936-12-24 28 The Tashi Lama Ls reported to nave reached Jyekundo, near the border of Tibet. The weather during the winter is likely to prevent him liom entering Tibet before the spring.30 words
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Article, Illustration87 1936-12-24 28 This picture was taken during the Mass .Meeting held at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday when resolutions were passed concerning the China crisis Tribune A tense moment In front of the S.CC. goal during the hockey match on the Padang yesterday when the S.CC beat the Middlesex RegimentTribune - 87 words