Morning Tribune, 17 February 1937
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Title Section13 1937-02-17 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL 2-No- 15. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, February 17. 1937 FIVE CENTS.13 words
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Article301 1937-02-17 1 British Experiments To Begin In Three Weeks; U.S. A Intost Ready BIT \O It EM 'LA It SEIIVH'E IS LIKELY THIS YEAR London, Feb. 16. ITISH experiments with a view to a regular transatlantic air service will begin in the very near future, possibly two threeReuter Wireless; Reuter - 301 words
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Article70 1937-02-17 1 form Of Ro y a i Oath Approved Capetown, Feb. 15 a-o/ l U the Dominions have ■ShwhLhlnftS of the Corona- declared Mr publish «l shor- »•> on thp rn Plr T' in an Assembly lirkL Coronation <*th Bill. f£ Stated ln addition to mh t al oath theReuter Wireless - 70 words
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Article27 1937-02-17 1 London, Feb. 15 L 'Z? 1 electi is in pro'v th ats are vac ant, s?^* P chm^J :n^f sh Combined Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 27 words
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Article133 1937-02-17 1 Collusion Of Steel Firms Alleged Washington. Feb. 16. A STATEMENT that contracts which are reported to be holding up all naval construction in Government yards, owing to lack of steel, may be the result of "collusion" on the pan of manufacturers was made by a spokesman ofReuter - 133 words
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Article45 1937-02-17 1 Malta. Feb 16 THE British destroyers. H M.S. Active H.M.S. Worcester and H.MS. Antelope, were involved in a collision off Hurdbank, Malta, to-day. It is stated that only slight damage was done, the vessels returning to the Harbour under theJr own steam.— ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article, Illustration43 1937-02-17 1 Herr Joachim von liibbenlrop. Hie German Ambassador in London arrived at Victoria Station to return to his post after havm* been in Germany since Christmas. The Ambassador brought with him a memorandum in which Germany's claims for colonies are put Ward Planet NewsPlanet News - 43 words
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Article41 1937-02-17 1 Australia's Plan Stated Melbourne. Feb. 13 MR. LYONS to-day informed a deputatidn of manufacturers that Australia will seek revision of the Ottawa p.*cts early in 1938, adding some alterations are inevitable in the light of experience Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 41 words
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Article136 1937-02-17 1 Alleged Torture In Japan Tokyo, Feb. 16. A SENSATION was caused in the House of Peers when Mr. Kihichi Kububo interpellated the Home Minister on the subject of encroachment on human rights, graphically describing his own experience of the third degree and incidents last year in the AomoriReuter - 136 words
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Article204 1937-02-17 1 Questions In The Comtnoni House of Commons, Feb. 15 (THE German demand for the return ol her ex-colonies figured largely at question-time to-day. Commander Locker Lampson asked the Foreign Secretary whether he could not announce the result of the negotiations between Lord Halifax and Herr von RibbentropReuter Wireless - 204 words
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Advertisement36 1937-02-17 1 (OH OTHER PAGES j Pa*e J j (ifrnutnv And War 2 j k tioa Auainst Lawyer 3 j pißdoeiiß Conference 23 japan And Britain 2.' Bukit Timab Training 26 j VfMenlavs Soccer 27 > j S.AFA. Entries36 words
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Advertisement74 1937-02-17 1 AIL THE TROUBLE j L REMOVED! i I JET Kljm put an end to delicious, nourishing milk I your troubles with rr.ilk. to drink. It is especially 1 i For Klim is rich, pure cows good for babies. If your i f milk, powdered —with only dealer cannot supply you,74 words
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Article248 1937-02-17 2 ON LARGE SCALE SINGAPORE UNITO Will TAKE PART I AND and air forces in Singapore will be taking part in combined manoeuvre L in Hongkong in the middle of next month. The exercises, which will be on the largest scale ever in [the > history^oi tna.Reuter - 248 words
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Article248 1937-02-17 2 Brilliant Film At Pavilion THERE are very few film? that will fill a first night in Singapore on their reputation alone. "Rembrandt," which -penea a season at the Pavilion last right is one of them. Full houses were relighted with it. Rembrandt lived deeply His life was iull of248 words
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Article51 1937-02-17 2 Singapore, Tue^ay At noon yesterday, a Chinese was found lying in Pekin Street with several stab wounds on his chest and back. It is alleged that the man was stabbed by another Chinese in Hokien Street, and a friend brought him to Pekin Street before the ambulance was51 words
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Article91 1937-02-17 2 List Of Volunteer Representatives THE following is the official list of members of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Forces selected by His Excellency the Governor to form part of the detachment to represent the Volunteer Forces of Malaya at the forthcoming. Coronation of His Majesty King George VI S.S.R.N.V.R.— Petty91 words
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Article25 1937-02-17 2 A lighterman, was struck by the jib of a quay crane and killed while working on board the cargo vessel Lapwing in the London Docks.25 words
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Article, Illustration65 1937-02-17 2 Plaster casts of the two medals, approved by their Majesties, which are being struck in commemoration of the Coronation, were seen at the Royal Mint, recently for the first time. Photo shows the ph>ier cast of one of the Coronation medals at the Mint. The .louoip head portraiture of the»rTopical Press - 65 words
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Article389 1937-02-17 2 Women To-day Are Progressing Singapore, Tuesday. ATYPICAL example of modern Miss I China is visiting Singapore. Shet is Miss Hilda Yen, of the Nanking Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a niece of Dr. W. W. Yen, the well-known Chinese diplomat and former Ambassador at Moscow. As delegates389 words
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Article16 1937-02-17 2 From January 1 no "non-Aryan" German is allowed to play golf on a German golf course16 words
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Article120 1937-02-17 2 Germany Longs For Peace Berlin, Feb. 15 WAR was denounced by both General Goering and Von Neurath to-day in a speech and article respectively. Ge neral Goering addressing the Interna tional Congress of ex-Servicemen de clared "those who rattle the sabre most loudly, have never carried oneReuter - 120 words
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Article61 1937-02-17 2 Attendant Severely Burnt Singapore. Tuesday AT 6 p.m. yesterday, a Chinese attenrfint of 9 octroi station at B'ik:t Timah was severely burnt. The m^ was flllinpr no a cor when the petn overflowed the tank and raurht fire, the nozzle becoming: iinitPd. q;ine was very hot at the61 words
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Advertisement10 1937-02-17 2 WING LOONG JOT PERFECT TAILORING 100. HIGH STREET. PHONE 762710 words
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Advertisement97 1937-02-17 2 Asthma Germs Killed in 3 Minutes i Choking, gasping, wheezing AsthJ and Bronchitis poison your system.' your health and weaken youi nv» Mendaco. the prescription at an lean physician, starts UUlng AsjgJ Germs in 3 minutes, purities tm o. and builds new vitality so that yw sleep soundly all night,97 words
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Miscellaneous196 1937-02-17 2 Radio Concert t c Special Broadcast By t 8.M.8.C. To-day THE radio public in Malaya will have j an opportunity of hearing the distin- 1 guished pianist Harold Scott in a spe- j cial broadcast recital of his own com- j positions from 7 to 7.30 p.m. to-day. The Programme196 words
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Article1334 1937-02-17 3 Alleged Improper Attestation Of Document (From Our Own Correspondent) IJohore. Bahru, Feb. 15 *aiipl to a criminal case heard before the Magistrate in Muar, in wh'rh Sa r S disclosures were made a report in the form of a letter was written fiLre Bar Committee1,334 words
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Article268 1937-02-17 3 How Money Will Be Spent I THE $3,000,000 loan to be raised by the 1 Penang Municipal Commissioners is to be spent as follows, according to schedule contained in a council Daoer on the subject. Schedule A: Works and services tc be paid for out of $3,000,000 three268 words
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Article60 1937-02-17 3 Members of the Chinese Swimming Club are reminded of the re-union din--er and ball to be held at the Club on Sunday, Feb. 21. from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be aquatic sports, mah-jon? drive, spot dances (with prizes) vaudeville items, balloons and streamers, etc60 words
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Article186 1937-02-17 3 Protruding Stomach Made Him Look Deformed Excess fat is unhealthy and unpleasant for both men and women. It should be got rid of whenever it appears, whether early in life or late. This man, for all his three scorg years and ten, determined186 words
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Article60 1937-02-17 3 Mr. R. U. MacDonald Mrs. Y. A. H. Stevens Singapore, Tuesday. AT the Presbyterian Church this morning, the wedding took place of Mr. Roderick U. MacDonald and Mrs. Yvonne Antionette Helen Stevens. Mr. MacDonald is connected with the Royal Air Force Aerodrome, Sembawang. The Rev. Stephen Band officiated60 words
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Article63 1937-02-17 3 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Again Threatening The Province Shanghai, Feb. 16. THE Communists in Shensi have been increased by several times, and reorganised into five army groups under Pang Teh Huai, Hsu Hsiang Chin, Hsu Tung Hai and Ho Lung. They are threatening the security of the63 words
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Advertisement44 1937-02-17 3 (BRITISH) Only the purest and finest quality ingredidnts are used in this Face Powdei which is silk sifted and will not clog thf pores. Gives the! bloom of youth W every skin. From all leading Dispensaries and High-Class Stores. Sole Distributors: I RAHAMIN PENHAS.44 words
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Advertisement37 1937-02-17 3 I M AN LION RAPID HARDENING CEMENT i ROSKOPF PATENT IS THE ONLY WATCH IMPORTED ®IN MALAYA SINCE 1860 TRADE MARK \0 WRIST POCKET— GOLD— CHROME STEEL AT ALL DEALERS IN MALAYA Sole Agents, Singapore. HIOXTOR LtiL37 words
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Miscellaneous34 1937-02-17 3 Law Notice For To day Before the Chief Justice in the Ist Court at 11 a.m. Judgment:— 5236 36— Nr Bay Koh vs. Lee Soon Siew and another. Mr. Justice de Buriatte at MalaccaAssizes.34 words
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REUTER'S COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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Article61 1937-02-17 4 LONDON CO MMODITIES RUBBER London. Feb. 16. Previous To-day Change Eased Steadier SS Buyers. 10% 10% SeUers. 10 9 16 10 716 -Va March. Buyers. 10% 10% -J SeUers. 10 9|16 10 7;16 —la Apr.Uune Buyers. 10% 10 7 16 -116 SeUers. 10 9 16 10»_, —116 JulylSept. Buyers. 1061 words
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Article85 1937-02-17 4 London, Feb. 16. PALM OIL (Malay) Last Price To-day In bulk Feb.|Mar.| £28.10.0 Value £28.15.0 Value COPRA (Straits, F.M.S.). March shipment. £21.10.0 Paid £21.2.6 Buyers SAGO FLOUR (Sarawak) Feb. Shipment. 1 1 4 1/ 2 Value 11 7f 2 Sellers TAPIOCA (1st quality) Seed Pearl (Spore) February shipment 17 385 words
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Article72 1937-02-17 4 London, Feb. 16. Previous To-day Change T.T. on Paris (closing middle rate) 105.13 105.10 —.03 TT. on Amsterdam (closing middle rate) 8.97% 8.96>4 —IY2 T.T. on Shanghai (closing selling rate) Is. 2%d. Is. 2%d. T.T. on Hongkong (closing selling rate) Is. 2 31 32d Is. 2 31 32d72 words
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Article29 1937-02-17 4 London, Feb. 16. Previous To-day Change <iOLD Fine Bar oer os. £7-2-1% £7-2-0% —1 SILVER 6_M>t 20% 20 1116 —116 2 months forward M 20% 201J16 —11629 words
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Article123 1937-02-17 4 LONDON S HARE LIST London. Feb. i« Previous To-day nu DistUlers W «JJ W Dunlop Rubber j3 9 33,9 J gSSSl SSLl industries 403 404% jj Imperial Tobacco 160 7% 159,4% Anglo-Dutch «3 42, 0% J^g Canadian Pacific 16% 16% London Tin (New Share) 5|3 5!4% ly Rubber Plant. Investment123 words
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Article28 1937-02-17 4 London, Feb. 16. HN Standard. Previous To-day Chana Spot (afternoon closing price) £229 3 /i £230 1/ 2 3 i Forward £230^ £2311 /2 3 428 words
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Article40 1937-02-17 4 RUBBER New York Feb 15 Previous To-day Changi Tone Steady Barely Steady 55 Buyers. 217 16 21% -otf SeUers. ***** 21 AprilUune Buyers. 21% 213 16 -j» Sellers. 21% 21 a TIN Standard. g5 5^ 4 sy40 words
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Article41 1937-02-17 4 A small fire occurred in one of the lecture rooms of Bedford College for Women in Regent's Park the fire was discovered by one of the staff. The flames were quickly put out and the damage was confined to two rooms.41 words
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Article106 1937-02-17 4 U.S. Officer Who Gave Secrets Away Washington, Feb. 16 nECLARING that he woulG not offer u any defence to the charges of espionage Ex-Lieut-Commander Farnsworth threw himself on the mercy of the Federal Court to-day when he appeared charged with conspiring to communicate naval secrets to Japan. The indictmentReuter - 106 words
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Article25 1937-02-17 4 Firshernrn at Leigh and Southend gathered 60,000 cwt. of cockles last year from cockle beds in the Thames Estuary The value of their fisheries exceeded25 words
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Article36 1937-02-17 4 While making a plucky attempt to pull up his horse atter it had bolted, and before it reached some schoolchildren, Albert Harris, 27, a coal car driver, of Lincoln, was dragged beneath the vehicle and killed.36 words
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Article128 1937-02-17 4 Schuschnigg's Dramatic Speech Vienna Feb. H. AN important declaration n-garduj the monarchy in Austria ormea the climax of a two-hour spcecn in Chancellor Schuschnigg before I JJI representatives of the fatherluud fiony Dr Schuschnigg declared Austria's Fuhrer who will da country's future. n J As regards the restoration128 words
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Article32 1937-02-17 4 Miss Hilda Walton SUShcS^I post of warden of University Ho 1 hall of residence for women .J the University of Bir^? c al ?o ar I end of the present academic y^32 words
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Advertisement16 1937-02-17 4 j SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. I iiiiii|M k a<*lial»l<' Seruriiv Tel. 5926. 2, Finlayson Green.16 words
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Article1646 1937-02-17 5 iKßfrf by Fraser and Co.& Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers (Shares are $1 unless otherwise tated) Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers mm 4 10% 5 4% 5- 5 6 i Ampat^J" 33 6 34 6cd 336 34 6cd «l^ m ?Sau5r 541,646 words
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Article120 1937-02-17 5 Singapore, Tuesday morning. Singapore: 36 cts.. down 5 8 ct. Market Tone: Quiet. London: 10 7 16d. down 3 16d. Market Tone: Easier after steady. New York: 21 18 cts.. down 516 ct. Market Tone: Barely steady. Singapore, Tuesday evening. The market after opening slightly oelow yesterday's closing prices120 words
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Article29 1937-02-17 5 Singapore, Tuesday morning. Singapore: $114 12, up $3 4. London: Spot £229 155., up 205.; three months £230 155., up 20s. New York: 50 3 4 cts., unchanged.29 words
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Article269 1937-02-17 5 Messrs. Fraser Co.'s Report Singapore, Tuesday In their daily comment on the closing trend of the market, Messrs. Fraser and Co. stat?:— Tin at mid-day $114.50 up 3 4 The Tin share although fairly quiet during the day was quite steady. Among Sterlings business was transacted in Southern269 words
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Article318 1937-02-17 5 Tin locally up 3 i. Rubber locallv closing steady about 36»4C Mining. Raubs $7.07» 2 57.20. There has been a considerable demand for B Selangors up to $1.53. but otherwise the Tin share Market is very quiet, but prices hold, and the prospects are considered good.318 words
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Advertisement17 1937-02-17 5 See the new TOOTAL TIES KKASE-RESISTING AND WASHABLE 75 CtS. 11. 11. UIMIK 20. Batterv Road Singapore17 words
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Article53 1937-02-17 6 A horn filled with Russian and j-wedish coins of the 17th century has been found in the bed of a pond in k'ulkovo, Soviet Russia. The discovery was made by workmen employed by the Astronomic Observatory there. They were excavating the pond which lies in53 words
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Article21 1937-02-17 6 M. Rado Irimescu has been appointed Rumanian Minister for Air and Marine in succession to M. Caranfll. who re- J signed.21 words
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Article173 1937-02-17 6 SELLING Singapore. Feb. 16. London T.T. 2(4 116 London demand y t London 4 months' sight 'J* Lyons demand "J" Hambur demand i* 1 New York demand ai Montreal demand J' Batavia demand JJJ* Samarang demand lU Calcutu, Bombay and Rangoon demands Madras and Colombo demand 154-ft Hongkong demand173 words
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Article198 1937-02-17 6 Singapore. Feb. 16. R. (Siam» W Coast No. 1 per Koyan $162 R (Siam^ W. Coast No. 2 per Koyan $14" R. (Siam) W. Coast No. 3 per Koyan $140 R. <Siam> "White" No. Al $242 R. iSiam) "White Rice" No. 1 $225 R. <Siam> "White Rice" No. 2198 words
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94 1937-02-17 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT Singapore, Tuesday noon. So I.X.R.S.S. in cases (FOB. February' 36 516 36 716 Good FAQ. in cases (F.0.8. February) 36 »4 36 U No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot-loose) (awardable S'pore) 36»/ 8 36 l do. February 36»/4 36 3/ 8 do. March94 words
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Article45 1937-02-17 6 Children found the body of an elderly woman wedged between a disused greenhouse on waste land and the back wall of a house at Vine Gardens, Plymouth. The woman was Mrs. Emma Floor, 78, who disappeared three weeks before after drawing her old age pension.45 words
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Advertisement126 1937-02-17 6 Nederlandsche llandelMaatschappij. \.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. PAUW C.126 words
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Advertisement60 1937-02-17 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 SAFETY60 words
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Advertisement247 1937-02-17 6 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established in 1880 Capital Subscribed (Fully P*W"P> m Y.i00.000.0,3 Reserve Fund Y.130.900.000. M Head Office: YOKOHAMA SINGAPORE BRANCH MEYER CHAMBERS PLACF Manager T. YaMaMoto Tel: No. 6049 Manager's Room M 5921 5922 General Office 5923 6472 Compradore's Desk It \\K OF CHINA (Incorporated in China247 words
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Article, Illustration244 1937-02-17 7 N.S. Wise Again Beats An Old Rival Mr Binnie. vice-president of the Institute of Civil Engineers, Malaya, and a prominent engineer on hydraulic structures ii a guest of Mr. J. Innes Miller M.C.S.. District Officer, Lower Ferak H returned from Hong Kong last week where he went to supervise theTribune - 244 words
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Article103 1937-02-17 8 London Naval Pact Of 1936 Negotiations With R„ Hm And Germany London. Feb 15 k MEETING took place at the Fnr*i on Saturday between t^Um ted Kingdom and German deleeat^ i gaged in conversations with the nh, oi extending, by a bilatera? a^£S. the principles of the London S TreatyBritish Official Wireless - 103 words
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Article122 1937-02-17 8 No Question Of Germat Refusal London. Feb. 15 THE GERMAN Government has on nc occasion informed the Britisfc Government that it is unable, for whatever reason, to agree to the conclusion of a Western Agreement, according to a Parliamentary answer by Lord Cranborne. Another Commons question on pressBritish Official Wireless - 122 words
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Article81 1937-02-17 8 Take Up Residence 41 Buckingham Palace London. Feu. 15. THE King and Queen took up residence at Buckingham Palace this Since the accession Their Majesties been staying' while in London, in Piccadillv Mansion which they occupied mi the Duke and Duchess of York. Earlier in the day, theBritish Official Wireless - 81 words
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Article53 1937-02-17 8 The funeral of Miss Phoebe Smith took place last week from her residence. No. 80. Bishop Street. Penang for interment at the Western Road cemetery. The deceased, who was 87 years old. was the aunt of Dr. J. E. Smith of Penang. Rev. Black of the Baptist Church. Penang. officiated53 words
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Advertisement223 1937-02-17 8 TO-DAY'S GAY, SPARKLING fl^K i MUSICAL EVENT! kH i^%w -fcj^- miyk^liii^^N BB W\ lirsJd v IC^ £!!^J Jm\ JH l i^^*J r 7- a. ~y* *yf T^^r *T^Ba ■Ajflk i^Q fifi^*^^L hHHf ■Pt-^9 l^^^T^^r "*^svV sQL^r^ I > I w tftf?^ >^ I^***** J vX MaW&9S^^W rori vi iim sailor223 words
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Article, Illustration83 1937-02-17 9 hm children of well-known actors and actresses are taking part in antomime. "Robinson Crusoe" at the Gaiety Theatre, London. All 1 Vnbers of the company arc children of the Actors' Orphanage at Langs' 1 -Buckinghamshire. Crusoe's brother. Billy, is acted by Joan Shields, Vrand -daughter of the late Dame MadgePlanet News - 83 words
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Article68 1937-02-17 9 A move by the Province Indians to ah representation on the Rural Board id other public bodies was considered I Saturday's annual meeting of the irian Association Butterworth. in the jht of a proposed petition to Governent. Under the auspices of the Nanodaya Buddhist Association, a discussion on Buddhist meditations68 words
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Advertisement90 1937-02-17 9 TO-NIGHT H r Screening Simultaneously i iiFiKi: >iAitiJioitori;n S AT 7& 9 P.M. AT 7-30 9-30 P.M. A Grand Cantonese Talkie >" TONG PAK F00"! All Talking Musical Attraction The Hero and Heroine of "CAPTAIN BLOOD" re-united in Warner Bros.' mighty production of a famous British Historical Event! Note the90 words
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Advertisement175 1937-02-17 9 Universal STRANGE WORLDS! most yifel WEIRD PEOPLE! sensational vl H^r^ Join Fl^»" Gordon on all hi» astounding adventures to thriller! fl fik^^W^ new planetsj See his omatJB^^mJ^jPiß^^^^ ing battles with the fontas- M mMm Br V fl< pcoole he conquers I Tip B^-i HSB^i i.?s?\ I I nr.> I n)9175 words
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Article258 1937-02-17 10 Manchester's S.O.S. Squad NEARLY one thousand marriages have been saved from disaster during th" past year by Manchester's official "trou blsa menders,' the "SOS. Squad,' say.> the "News of the Wcild." The rescue of these marriages is rswaled in the report, just issued, on th work of the258 words
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Article145 1937-02-17 10 Britisher Who Saved Twenty Starving Men FOR saving the lives of 20 members of I 1 the Norwegian Red Cross in the desert in Ethiopia. Mr. Cecil Penfold, 20--year-old son of the Rev E. W. D. fenfold. rural dean of Worthing, has been offered the Royal Order of145 words
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Article157 1937-02-17 10 Woman Who Knew The Inventor SIXTY years aga a young Canadian woman watched a man experimenting with the first telephone. He allowed her to speak over it. and l-.fcr voice travelled over 200 or 300 yards ct wire. It was haileJ as a miracle A few nights ago157 words
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Article, Illustration65 1937-02-17 10 The wedding took place recently at St. George's, Hanover-^quare, London, between Jonkheer Ingolf van Schuylenburehh son if Jonkheer Wigbold Albert Willem van Schuylenburgh van Wisch, of Terborg, Holland, and Margaret Vivian, second daughter of Mr. George Prideaux Millett, C.1.E.. and Mrs. Millett. of 21, Holland Villas Road Kensington, London. MereTopical Press - 65 words
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Advertisement142 1937-02-17 10 JWalaya is pleased THE STANDARD SIZE OF tSßSffijl! ENGLAND'S I HIGHEST CLASS \Swn CIGARETTE kph^jflS Malaya's favour iu> luxury cigarette has always been Black White, magnum size. Now for the first time, i Malaya is enjoying the Standard size 45 cents for J^. -/v. tins of 50. Made in exactly142 words
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Article, Illustration142 1937-02-17 11 The biggest horse in England arrived at Paddington Station, London, to take part in the Shir e Horse Society's Show at the *°yal A HaU. Islington !Tondon *The horse is five-year-old Boughrood Lady Grey and siie stands 19 hands one inchPlanet News - 142 words
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315 1937-02-17 12 MORNING TRIBUNE Singapore: Wed., Feb. 17, 1937. A LOOPHOLE? AFTER many months of discussion the International Committee for Non-intervention in Spain has reached the point of iixing dates for application of its schemes of control. From Saturday next the ban on volunteers is supposed to operate. From March 6 the315 words
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Article819 1937-02-17 12 T. DAPAH - T. DAP AH by IBOUT a year ago pedestrian crossing* A essentially a Belishian innovation and hitherto confined to the roads of Britain, made their appearance on the streets of Singapore. Although not quite in the same form— there are no Belisha Beacons to guide the anxious pedestrian819 words
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Article, Illustration117 1937-02-17 12 Chessmen and draughts used J. Z dS™ the position; for the sculptures the ne WMi^We puveen Gallery which is being built through the S^^^'be carried out. The Gallery has be'n closed so that 5* e ""5™" 0 J hin |W t nu>nt»> It is hoped that the main «»"">' thePlanet News; Topical Press - 117 words
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Article97 1937-02-17 12 Mr. D. Wills. M.C.S., Assistant Ad-; viser, Segamat. will be proceeding on transfer to Kelantan. It is rumoured that when the Federal Secretary, th? Hon. Mr. C. D. Ahearne, goes on leave next month he will be succeeded by Mr. Hugh Fraser. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased97 words
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442 1937-02-17 13 JILTED WIFE DRAMA father Commits Suicide MOIBI tm the last minute canty dilation oi his daughters wed- uas shown at an inquest at fftHSsi to have led to the death 7 a man who took poison. 'V, MS Walter Pockett, 46. „f park->treet. Islington,442 words
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Article83 1937-02-17 13 Captain George Taylor Ramsden, of Bramham, Yorks. chairman of the Halifax brewers Thomas Ramsden and Sons. Ltd.. and a former M.F.. left £287.598. on Which estates ciutv is £72.757. He directed in his will, that a 36-gallon barrel for pood ale should be provided for83 words
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Article, Illustration118 1937-02-17 13 B?aring an image of the Holy Child a priest passed amon; the congregation at the annual 'Ki«ving the Bambino' service for children held in St. Peter's, the Italian church in Clerkenuell Road, in the heart of London's Italian quarter. Each child kissed the imare as i' was carried through thePlanet News; Tribune - 118 words
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Article50 1937-02-17 13 SjHei O f A fK Glass< the well-known feS h f 3ra Estate Kuantan.. Nan Chih as ako se cretarv of the ffve abSit^S be from X will not h :t J heend of this month! < returning to Pahang. but over the duties of acting ;;t He.i,, f e50 words
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Article65 1937-02-17 13 Sir Huph Allen. President of the Koyal College of Organists, does not think much of some cinema organists. He said recently: "There are some cinemas where tne strangest kinds of noises are made in the name of music, threadbare harmonies waving themselves about in voluptuous tremoJanrics to stir65 words
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Article69 1937-02-17 13 Apparently Inaugurating a new era of Puritanism in Australian cricket, the Queensland Association is banning Intcxicating liquor In dressing-rooms and as a beverape to be carried out to perspiring players in the Held he "Sunday Express". It has lons been a custom at Brisbane to provide69 words
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Article, Illustration362 1937-02-17 14 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN The Royat Martyr Church Union held its annual service of remembrance at the statue of King Charles I. in White 3- 1!' London, on Jan. 30, the anniversary of his death. Here we see the cerfnonv in progress the statue of Kinc t harles I. in Whitehall. TopicalTopical Press; Planet News - 362 words
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Advertisement33 1937-02-17 15 WATCHES at RENE ULLMANN ARE BETTER THEY COST LESS THEY LAST LONGER We are the only firm wh/ct guarantee is valid in Hor»sKong and various ports oi China. RENE ULLMANN Raffles Place, Singapore.)33 words
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Article1436 1937-02-17 16 RECIPES from VIENNA THIS fpeek have for you some simple hinffhtflfl and dinner menus and recipes compiled for us by a Viennese hostess. Both the luncheons and dinners are light and there is nothing elaborate or exotic about the cuisine in the recipe of the dishes suggested here, but their1,436 words
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Article, Illustration67 1937-02-17 16 Hub a flat baking sheet generously with butter. b.i» i or other fat. Drop the cornmeal ixture on to the by leaspoomfuls. allowing a goodly s; ace between i: spoonfuls, a, is shown in the picture Take a spatula and spread out the butter to paper thinress. Dip the spat67 words
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Advertisement15 1937-02-17 16 Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. 6 EXCLUSIVE A J At DRESSMAKERS. Tajmahal Store 23, iu.oa oj..15 words
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Article, Illustration138 1937-02-17 17 we nominate FOR NIBBLING !11_m as there is nothing new under th e sun, but the old- ij::ijllj!:::: :i|ii fishioiud corndodger has gone modern— so modern that it |h:;jj«j|H:|:::|| L oil faintly reminiscent of its ancestor and far better. |i||. SyiiUH. Ulll •LtM cupfuU of cornmeal add two teaspoonfuls salt138 words
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Article246 1937-02-17 17 7 ounces of sugar 7 eggs 7 ounces of grated hazelnuts 3 coffee-spoonsful of pulverised coffee Cream the IDgar and the eggs well. Add the grated hazelnuts and the coffee. Coat a baking-tin well with butter, fill it with the mixture and bake in a hot oven. Turn246 words
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Advertisement7 1937-02-17 17 Maison Louerwe,l wlj l MHO- Uf^ •J.7 words
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Advertisement82 1937-02-17 17 S a roi ins i s r? S GUIDE Specialising; subnormal fj vision, problen ll Glasses if *V^ UvvUvUi R. A. THOMPSON, D.O.Sc, (Doctor of Ocnlar Science) 4, Arcade, Ground Floor. Phone 3002. S5 Tears European Clinical Exverienr* STATIONER NOW OPEN GLOVER'S Detective Fiction Ll lt It A It V82 words
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Advertisement184 1937-02-17 17 CHEMIST INVISIBLE TAMPAX THE MODERN SANITARY NAPKIN FOR THE MODERN WOMAN NO PINS NO PADS NO BELT FROM THE AGENTS FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. RAFFLES PLACE. Ijry cleaning lluriol Ouiek Cleaners for *ain e da j service Goods handed in by 10 a.m. can be collected b> 6 p.m. same day.184 words
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Article409 1937-02-17 18 Dual Measurement System Inequitable lEGISLATION establishing a single measurement system for determining the amount of tolls to be charged vessels for transiting the Panama Canal is again recommended by Mr. C. S. Ridley, Governor of the Canal, in his annual report submitted to the U.S. Secretary of409 words
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Advertisement459 1937-02-17 18 BY P&OandBRITISH INDIA.tINES Outwards. Due Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage S'pore. RANCHI 17,000 Feb. 26 RAWALPINDI 17,000 Apr. 23 CATHAY 15,000 Mar. 12 BANGLORE 6,000 May 3 BURDAWAN 6.070 Mar. 13 CORFU 15,000 May 7 RAJPUTANA 17,000 Mar. 26 NALDERA 16,000 May 21 RANPURA 17,000 Apr. 9 CARTHAGE 15 000 June459 words
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Advertisement188 1937-02-17 18 M. M. LINE (IncorDorated In France) (MESSAGERIES MARITIMES) General Agents for Cie GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE Air-FRANCE MAIL PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES Homeward for Colombo, Djibouti, Port Said and Marseilles SPHINX 1 1,374 T. Feb. 2i ERIDAN 9,928 T. Mar. 3 FELIX ROUSSEL 16,774 T. Mar. 18 BERNARDIN de ST. PIERRE 10,085 T.188 words
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Advertisement110 1937-02-17 18 GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT* CUNARD WHITE STAK. LTD (incorporated in Japan). To LONDON, Tia Penang, ColomM, Aden, Port Said, MarseiUes Gibr. s.s. HAKUSAN MARU s.s. HARUNA MARU l8 tKATORI MARU End class Rates to Ist Class nd c |34 j Naples ?497 $540 IgJ J Marseilles 514 557 g, London 557110 words
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Miscellaneous140 1937-02-17 18 STEAMER MAIL DESPATCHES TO-DAY TOR ER DA^ AND TIME Pengerang S. Soon Heng Feb l7 Djambi and K. Toengkal Togian d a.m. Dungun, Kemaman and Kemasek Larut \L Kretay Suddhadib \L P.m. u l Pm TO-MORROW Ceylon Hakusan Maru Feh i« m Egypt f Karapara Europe:— Great Britain and i8140 words
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Article88 1937-02-17 19 Sequel To Early Morning Raid COLLOWING a police raid on an alleged rambling house in Commercial-road London on morning, 54 men appeared later in the day at the Thames Police-court. The three alleged principals. Alec and Barn.t Angel, of Lucas-street. Stepnev and Hyman Angel, of Millicent-road88 words
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Article50 1937-02-17 19 London gift Phyllis Herbert (26>. n.ember'of dancing troupe, was seriously turned rec .mly when her frock caught fire in th: dre-ing-room at Pavilion Theatif. Glasgow, yhe was taken to hospital In critical condition, says the "Sunday Express''. She was appearing in pantomime. "Sinbad the Sailor.''50 words
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Article17 1937-02-17 19 Mr. Muthukrishnan of the Labour Department, Penang, was on a short visit to Ipoh at the week-end.17 words
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Advertisement315 1937-02-17 19 H I II S rIII I P Lf,\ E (Incorporated in Australia) NEXT SAILINGS. OTRKI-R D C SaHS< Va2£i i Feb 28 Mar 5 AIARELLA Mar 2 9 Apr. 3 bpecial cheap round trip tickets irom Singapore to Australia issued at the following rates. First Clan passengers may transfer at315 words
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Advertisement412 1937-02-17 19 JDV V&f 1() II:|N(I1 PORTS #^"iT\ mT homewards. 1 ANGO For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Feb. 23 DALNY For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk Mar 4 CAP TOURANE For Marseilles, Nantes. St. Nazaire Bordeaux Mar 4 J CAP ST. JACQUES For Marseilles. Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux 1 Apr. 2 OUTWARDS s412 words
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Miscellaneous68 1937-02-17 19 I'll IK HARBOUR SHIPS W WICK Godown Gate Nc. 20 1 Bikusan Mara 13 3 Aer 11 3 Bomaeus 32 3 Silv rplne 34 :i Karapai I 38 3 Marudu 46 4 Eurw"'" 5 4 M Islander ggrrtt harbour v PBdflC, Lch. Lady GuilleUtor, Recorder. WBSLB IN l>ltV DOCKS lanjons68 words
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Miscellaneous77 1937-02-17 19 Mails expected from China and Japan by HaKU.san Maru due at Singapore today Mails expected from Europe (London mails> by 8.1. (Rohna) on Friday Deliveries of boxholders' letters at 8 45 a m and general delivery of letters at 8.45 a.m. on the same day. llari Kaya llajji The Shipping77 words
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Article, Illustration256 1937-02-17 20 With her first two recruits for the Swallows Club, a flynff clllb lively for women, 24-eyar-old Mis:; Barbara Blair, American x made the Club's inaugural flight at Hanworth Aerodrome, >•" Miss Blair is recruiting nin e other 'flying beauties" in England club. EachPlanet News; Topical Press - 256 words
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Advertisement157 1937-02-17 21 i red? %2§ill -not at alii WBmm Ik tcJki^ "I have found Sanatogen really marvellous. Under the trying conditions one has to live in this country, Sanatogen is a boon to those who are Tun-domn," writes Mr. F.D. 8.H., Motihari, Br. India. Weakness, listlestness and fatigue will soon disappear after157 words
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Miscellaneous469 1937-02-17 21 0^ THE RADIO! Br j<isl« Empire programme 6 20 p.m. 9.85 iT^f?3°": metres (21.47 mcs); ftS^ii (71.79 mcs.) and cSG 16.8b i 51 mcs)> Tr V n sH S tres (21 47 r ™_i am r?9 8> metres (15.14 mcs) and G SF l r« nitres (9.51 mcs). f.SB SI-469 words
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Miscellaneous782 1937-02-17 21 narrative, telling the story of London's most famous green space. Media eva' I times— Ordeal by water— Opening b> Charles I— Charles II and horse-racing —The sale of Hyde Park— Sleeping out during the Great Fire— Public executions —Skating— The Great Exhibition of 1851. Script by Jonquil Antony. Produced by782 words
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Miscellaneous106 1937-02-17 21 7.50 a.m. Close down. 10.50 a.m. Opening. Gymnastics for womeii. 11.15 a.m. Opera programme. 11.50 a.m. Time signal. Weather report. Lunch music. 1.10 p.m. Nirom news bulletin. 1.20 p.m. Popular recorded music. 2.10 p.m. News bulletin. 2.20 p.m. Close down. 5.50 p.m. Time sigmal. Concert. 6.50 p.m. Nirom news bulletin.106 words
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Article149 1937-02-17 22 "Misjudged DUUutee" J Lorry Mishap MOW a man accid,ntally kll i ed Mend was described ai ford inquest on Alfred Henrv i 36. motor-driven of S Lambeth. Jacombs was killed al Bu mercial Docks by the lorry wh been driving. <j His mate, Walter William Hunt Whitehor.se149 words
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Article103 1937-02-17 22 Girl Who Became Famom After One Film THE pretty Viennese film .star Luu--1 Rainer. who took Hollywood by storm a little over a year igo bv her success opposite William PovM In capade.'* was married iquutlv at her Hollywood home recently to Mr Clifford Odets the playwright.103 words
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Article34 1937-02-17 22 More than 150 Guid?s and Brownta in Penang and Province Wellesley at-. tended the opening of the new headquarters of the P.nang and Province Wellesley Girl Guides Association i'. the "Pines" Burmah Road, Penang34 words
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Miscellaneous504 1937-02-17 22 O\ Till: RADIO 'Continued from page 21) 7.50 a.m. Close down. 10.50 a.m. Opening. Lighr* music. 11.30 a.m. A talk. 11.50 a.m. Time signal. Weather report. Classical music. 12.20 p.m. Matinee by Nirom Orchestra. 1 10 p.m. Nirom news bulletin. 120 p m Richard Schmidberger Trio. 1.50 p.m. Popular recorded504 words
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Miscellaneous260 1937-02-17 22 1.05 p.m. News in German. I 20 p.m. Close Down. Wavelength: 25.24 metres (***** kcs.) 4.20 p.m. Records. 4 35 pm. News in French. 5 p.m. News in English. 5.10 p.m. News in Italian. 5 20 p.m. Close Down. Wavelength: 19.68 metres (15.243 kcs.). 6.20 p.m. Concert. 7.05 p.m. Talk260 words
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Miscellaneous277 1937-02-17 22 PO- MORROW 9.20 p.m. Opening announcement. News In English. News In Japanese. Scala Theatre in Milan— Opera— one act. News m Italian. FRIDAY. 9.20 p.m. Opening announcement. News in English. Variety by the "Cetra Orchestra and vocalists. Zaran, Da Conto, D'Argenzia. Tourist talk (in Chinese). Neva in Italian. 11. J.277 words
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Article1557 1937-02-17 23 TRAFFIC IN WOMEN IN THE EAST BASDOENG CONFERENCE ftU REWIHT OF IHdSIOVS ur Tribune is able to publish b°low the full resolutions adopted at IT H I conference of central authorities in Eastern countries on Traffic- women and Children Just held in Bandoeng. Java. the first international meeting of Government1,557 words
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835 1937-02-17 23 PLEA FOR ANGLO -JAPANESE CO-OPERATION Lord Rothermere's Article In Tokio Newspaper A N?chi' f federaU f the Srk{: and the Tokio Nicr,J^ornese d^ifv p? "^Papers wnich arc the most pmm'n^. organs ot th* t^^^ y^^ M V ftS^ t Kf°? lc^ w has contribi?d lo thSr column; -ne ioiiomng arti^e835 words
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Article, Illustration153 1937-02-17 24 Through (he courtesy of Mrs. A. 6. Small, a reception was given at the Colonial Secretary's Bungalow last afternoon to give members of the Y.W.C.A. opportunity to meet Miss Audrey Me Crea, who arrived from New Zealand this week to join the staff ofTribune - 153 words
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Article85 1937-02-17 24 Requested For German Carnival Berlin. THE male population of Karlsruhe South Germany, has been asked by the newspapers of that city to grow beards for the coming carnival season The arguments put forward are: It does not cost anything; The beard is an outward expression of the owner's willingness85 words
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Article94 1937-02-17 24 Belgrade. During a fierce gale at Petrovatz-on-Sea. near Kotor in Yugoslavia, a shepherd and several sheep were swept into the air by the raging wind, carried over the edge of a precipice and crash(d to their deaths in the rockv vallev iOOO feet below. y The shepherd,94 words
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Article135 1937-02-17 24 To Re Straightened For Flying-Boats Rome. THE river Tiber, who^e yellow waters have been hailed by posts for 3.000 years, is to be straightened by order of fcignor Mussolini. After passing through Rome fee river proceeds in a series of loops to the sea. Three of thes. are135 words
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Article48 1937-02-17 24 Rio de Janeiro. Brazil An order piohityting foreign broadcasting companies from establishing stations in the country has been issued by ihe Radio Technical Committee appointed by the Ministries of TransDort Army and Navy. Among other stipulations is a clause limiting and regulating advertisements and commercial programmes48 words
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Article115 1937-02-17 24 38 Burglaries In 12 Days Helsinki (Finland) THE police here are searching for an tlusive and expert gang of burglars, believed to be responsible for 38 robberies during the past 12 days. In some cases the gang entered business premises by night, blew open safes with dynamite and115 words
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Article107 1937-02-17 24 Nice. The journey which gave "La Marseil lai_e"— the French national hymn it.name is to be repeated this summer, almost exactly as it was made during the French Revolution. At the same time, the road itself along which the revolutionaries marched from Marseilles to Paris— will bo107 words
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Article124 1937-02-17 24 To Devote More Attention To Appearance Helsinki Iflnla d SOVIET diplomats haue received instructions to devote more attention to their bearing. dr.ss and manner- cording to the Russian emigrant pat*. "Setiodnva'' h A general circular has been sent the representatives of the Soviet U" abroad, the paper add.124 words
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Article82 1937-02-17 24 Bntftefe Stamp designers are inV^f t 2^ Belgian government to suwiuv ]t lor seven new postage stamp dimensions (18 mm. by 22 m. specified and pictorial subject- on/ commended, such as the Lie^;,. Antwerp "Metsys Fountain j "Monkey", Brussels Cathedral. "Gendarme" and the ancient Jean de82 words
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574 1937-02-17 25 Madrid Faced With Starvation Through Lack Of Fuel Madrid. Feb. 13. lrtin t sources are speaking W^ ln fi i 1 battle for Madrid," the of a J "i< preparing for a big push Government i- h^ wh0 are pres to d" ve rantal declaring the loss sun. on theReuter Wireless - 574 words
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Article177 1937-02-17 25 Motor Driver Charged With Abduction fE remark. "I did not take her away by force," was alleged at Newark Police Court to have been made by a 1 man appearing on a charge of abducting Mona Tirusley, aged 10, who vanished from Newark recently. The man. Frederick Nodder,177 words
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Article30 1937-02-17 25 "»oza. the new President of .^appointed, with .one t- The' Mi Cabine t of his predecesh M :i U^ r H for F Affairs is r**^<£s! nnm a Judge of30 words
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Article19 1937-02-17 25 Rosenstand, Danish S<* v Vlc H e Cons "l for Sweden and whon his car dock at Alexandria on19 words
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Article148 1937-02-17 25 King And Queen In East End London, Feb. 13. rHE King and Queen made their first public appearance together since their accession when they visited the People's Palace, the social and recreational centre in the East-End where there were remarkable scenes of loyalty and enthusiasm Dense crowds linedReuter - 148 words
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Article98 1937-02-17 25 Celebrating Birth Of New Prince FE following communique has been received by the Italian Consulate 'On^rHcca~sion of the joyous event of the birth of Prince Victor Emmanuel, an act of clemency is being issued which includes an amnesty to al those guilty of crimes under the Penal Code98 words
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Article247 1937-02-17 25 Plea For Restoration Of Rights Shanghai, Feb. 16. '/JENERALS Yang, Hu Cheng, Ho Chu y Kuo and Yu Hsueh Chung have jointly suggested to the Third Plenary Session of the C.E.C. the restoration of Marsha. Chang Hsueh Liang's civil rights, a plan for the rehabilitation of Shensi and247 words
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Article24 1937-02-17 25 The Raffles College Union will hold their annual union dinner at the Adelphi Hotel on Thursday, Mar. 11 at 8.30 p.m.24 words
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Article248 1937-02-17 25 Discussion Of Threefold Need London UOCATIONAL agricultural education f in the Colonial Empire is the subject of a pamphlet issued by the Colonial Office, based on information supplied by the Colonial Agricultural Departments This subject, it is stated, is attracting increasing attention, particularly in view of248 words
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Article21 1937-02-17 25 1 Bangor City Council has asked the l Ministry of Transport to illuminate the Menai suspension bridge during the Coronation celebrations.21 words
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Advertisement168 1937-02-17 25 Singapore Races "Capt. Hawk's" Tipping Innovation m |N the MORNING TRIBUNE of Saturday, Feb. 20, "Capt: Hawk" will give ten horses for punters to follow during the forthcoming Singapore Spring meeting. The selection will include three class 1 horses, three class 3 horses, two class 1 ponies and two class168 words
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Article374 1937-02-17 26 Friday Night's Card Singapore, Monday FOLLOWING in the wake of Boon Mah who made a fine impression when he beat Young Gauder at the New World recently, two more Siamese fig hters .are to make their debut at the New World r They°are Smarn, a welterweight, and374 words
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Article89 1937-02-17 26 Royal Mail Heading The List London, Feb. 15 rE call-over for the Grand National (Mar. 19) is as follows:— 17—2 Royal Mail offered, 9—l, ta"lOO—8 Drinmore Lad taken and offered. M 15-1 Golden Miller offered, 100—6 taken 111—6 De la Chance. 25 1 Davy Jones, taken anrt offered.Reuter - 89 words
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Article18 1937-02-17 26 A Buenos Aires message says: The Patagonian native chief Vara has died at the age of 150 years.18 words
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Article, Illustration692 1937-02-17 26 Capt. Hawk - NOTES ON THE BUKIT TIMAH TRAINING Capt. Hawk Interesting Gallops In Perfect Going (By Singapore, Tuesday. IT looked as if the heavy shower of i I this morning was going to interfere with the training in preparation for the Singapore Spring Meeting which opens on Saturday out fortunately the rain692 words
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Article351 1937-02-17 26 Won By "Makassar" Boat THE second bi-annual Race for the Jubilee Trophy for Merchant ShJpr.' Lifeboats in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of hii late Majesty King George V was held under the auspices of the Royal Singapore yacht Club yeslciday afternoon. A similar rac? *s held351 words
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Article522 1937-02-17 26 To Be Held Next November* (From Our Own Correspondent Johore Bahru. Feb. 13 THOUGH still a "baby," not yet a year I old, having been inaugurated I June 19, 1936, the Johore International I Cycling Union has made rapid S 1 I forward and boasts of a522 words
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Article52 1937-02-17 26 Father William J. Stanton. 1 ro?n*J of the first American Proving 0 1 Oblate Order, was killed when Ws mow car crashed into a pole near CiwOntario. Father Stanton had been; years on the staff of Ottawa Unn^ and is remembered as hav m 1 youth revolutionized the tactic Canadian52 words
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Miscellaneous25 1937-02-17 26 The Tides TO-DAY:— 2.04 a.m., 9 ft. 3 ins.; 2.43 p.m.. 8 ft 4 ins TO-MOKKOW:-2.43 a.m., 9 ft. 3.48 p.m 7 ft. 5 ins.25 words
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Article932 1937-02-17 27 MALAYS UNLUCKY TO LOSE ODD GOAL OF THREE qwjerl qwerj wejl lw Singapore, Tuesday th e lead even by a solitary goal, till three minutes before the end. I" 0 h to lose the game, seems pretty tough luck, but this is just what lIld i fn the M F.A.932 words
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Article135 1937-02-17 27 M. C. C. Doomed 124 Needed With Three Men To Go Sydney. Feb 16. THERE seems to be little hope left for the M.C.C. tourists. Set with the task of making 404 runs in their second innings to avert defeat by New South Wales, they had made only 280 forReuter - 135 words
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Article95 1937-02-17 27 World Title Fight Sensation Paris, Feb. 15 IN a 15-round fight for the world's midl dleweight championship here tonight. Marcel Thil < holder i beat Lou Brouillard. the French-Canadian, the latter being disqualified in the sixtn round for an alleged foul blow After an even first round. ThilReuter - 95 words
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Article24 1937-02-17 27 Sir Edward Harding. Permanent Un-der-Secretary of State for the Dominions, has left Adelaide for Fremantl?, and will make a motor tour of Northern Australia.24 words
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Article41 1937-02-17 27 The Treaty of Alliance and thr Convention regarding the immunlti:s snd privileges of the British Forces in Egypi signed in London on August 26. 1936. between the United Kingdom and Egypt have be^n registered with the League oi Nations at Geneva.41 words
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Article458 1937-02-17 27 5- Victory Over F. and N. Singapore. Tuesday HAVING matters entirely their own way throughout the game, the Overseas Chinese Bank beat Fraser and Neave by Jive goals to on^ in their Business House League soccer fixture on the F. and N. ground this evening. The458 words
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636 1937-02-17 27 How The Local League Will Be Constituted Singapore. Tuesduy. AN official communique issued by the S.A.F.A. to-night notifies the decisions arrived at by the League Committee a week ago regarding the constitution of the various leagues for the new season. Ther will be636 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-02-17 28 Sappers' Last Minute Win Th^e three Tribune picture.s are of incidents in vesterday's soccer match. R.K. vs. Malavs. i» which the Soldiers gained a Z—\ victor? through tot tcrj late goals.31 words
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897 1937-02-17 28 LEAST POPULATED OF BRITISH COLONIES Interesting History Of Guiana, West Indies IN these days one hears much of the open space of the Empire and the necessity of filling them, says a London writer. In few places is this need more apparent than in British Guiana the Colony from which897 words
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Article91 1937-02-17 28 New Constitution On The Way? Berlin. Feb 15 THE Evangelical Church dispuu- I new turn when i decree signed bv Hitler was issued stating "now the Reich church committee has not succeeded in bringing about agreement amonj: clerical groups, the Church is now free to give itself aReuter Wireless - 91 words
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Article60 1937-02-17 28 Congress Majorities In Several Cases London. Feb 15 FE Indian election results so far ceived show that the Congress Party candidates have secured 216 I out of 632. They have a char major! in the Bihar and Orissa Assembli majorities In the Bengal A the United Provinces. SuccessfulReuter - 60 words
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Article48 1937-02-17 28 Czecko -German Agreement Prague Feb. W AGREEMENT between kia and Germany In the q the frontier railways appears I It ~is officiallv annou: agreement is on the point oi and although official infor: yet forthcoming in Berlin. vakian circles there believe ne. are nearing an end- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 48 words