Morning Tribune, 4 May 1937
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Title Section13 1937-05-04 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL 2.-No. TO. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, May 4, 1937. FIVE CENTS.13 words
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726 1937-05-04 1 Mrs. Simpson To Be Duchess Of Windsor Soon IHVOIUi: MADE ABSOUTE IX LO\ IM>\ AFTER the separation which followed on his abdication m December last the Duke of Windsor, ex-King Edward, will be re-united toi to Mrs. Wallis Simpson, the American woman without whose companionship, he said, the burden of726 words
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Article64 1937-05-04 1 Believed To Have Taken Poison Shangai, May 3. MR. Alfred Patrick Hibberd, a sergeant m the International Settlement Police Force m Shanghai, who is alleged to have swallowed poison m the hospital where he was a patient, has died. Mr. Hibberd was a native of Wilton. Wiltshire, andReuter - 64 words
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Article48 1937-05-04 1 Joint Commission Finds A Settlement Nanking, May. 3. IT is learned that the report of the joint commission which investigated Yunnan-Burma frontier dispute awards three-fifths of the disputed area to China and the rest to Burma. Ratification by the Chinese and British Governments is necessary.- ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-05-04 1 Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor and Premier-elect, is seen leaving Downing Street with his wife on the way to the House of Commons to open his sixth and last Budget. (Topical Press).31 words
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567 1937-05-04 1 Japanese Ambassador May Call At Foreign Office This Week London, May 3 IT is probable that Mr. Yoshida, +'ie Japanese Ambassador m London, will call at the Foreign Office this week, says Mr. Vernon Bartlett. m the News-Chronicle, m order to put forward proposals for Anglo-Japanese co-opera-tion m Chi" 3.Reuter - 567 words
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Article90 1937-05-04 1 Recommendations Of Committee London, May 3. rE King's Privy Purse as recommended by the Select Committee on the Civil List will be £110,000 plus household salaries and expenses and the Royal Bounty, makjng a total of £410,000. The Duke of Gloucester will have an annuity of £35.000 andReuter - 90 words
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Article18 1937-05-04 1 An Oslo telegram says that Mr. Gandhi is a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. 918 words
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Advertisement24 1937-05-04 1 ON OTHER PAGES Page o sS.A Activities I Plans 04 1 rid Wheat Tur! Topics -J t SCC Tfnn,s ()(:l l Soccer W J24 words
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Advertisement18 1937-05-04 1 fKL I M POWDERED MILK t SAFE. CONVENIENT AND PURE Obtainable Everywhere. DISTRIBUTORS 1 GETZ BROS. 4k C#^18 words
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Article417 1937-05-04 2 STARTLING SUBMISSION IN ASSIZES CASE Alleged Threat Of Dismissal By Europeans Singapore, Monday. THE defence is not a denial but a statement that the entries, the subject 1 matter of the charge against my client were made by him on the instructions of one or417 words
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Article182 1937-05-04 2 Return Season At The Alhambra EXCELLENT dancing, plenty of comedy. snappy dialogue, and a great cast make "Top Hat." which opened a return IIIMOII to-night at the Alhambra, one of the best films m town. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire arc co-starred and put on a performance182 words
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Article14 1937-05-04 2 British railways reintroduced their weekly holiday season ticket arrangements a month earlier than usual.14 words
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Article, Illustration25 1937-05-04 2 His Excellency the Governor and Lady Thomas are seen arriving: at the racecourse on Saturday for the opening day of the S.T.C. Summer Meeting- (Tribune).25 words
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Article16 1937-05-04 2 •Six dogs were found poisoned at Tiptrr, near Colchester. It is believed that ■aUyclunne was used.16 words
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Article96 1937-05-04 2 U.S. Plan For Coronation Gesture Seattle, May 3. A SURPRISE goodwill flight to tht n Coronation is being planned by the United States, according to the Seattle Times. The flight will be made by three of the world's largest bombers for which Army pilots and crews are underReuter - 96 words
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813 1937-05-04 2 LABOUR MEDIATION PLAN AND S. S. A. Request To Government To Be Kept Informed A LETTER from Mr. Tom Storey suggesting the setting up of a board to mediate between labour and employers on the lines of the Whitley Boards formerly m existence at Home, was considered at a meeting813 words
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Advertisement101 1937-05-04 2 H AMALGAMATED THEATRES LTD. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY Opening To -Day at 10 A.M. f and DAILY from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the X X ICAPITOL RESTAURANTS BALLROOM S PUBLIC EXHIBITION S of an exact Replica of the S CORONATION REGALIA and S CROWN JEWELS Including St. Edward's Crown of101 words
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633 1937-05-04 3 AIR SERVICE PLANS \llt< RAFT TO BE XAMED AFTER FAMOUS GOVERNORS Kuala Lumpur. nENANG to Singapore m less than three and a half hours is the prospect held I out to Malayan business men and other travellers when Messrs Wearne urns' internal air633 words
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218 1937-05-04 3 MAHARAJA'S VISIT First Indian Ruler In Malaya Singapore, Monday. HIS Highness, the Maharaja of Travancore. the Maharani Setu Parvati Bai and the Elaya Rajah, arrive m Singapore at about noon to-day by the Marnix Van St. Aldegonde. m the course of a six weeks' holiday tour of Java, Bali and218 words
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44 1937-05-04 3 PORT OF MOSCOW New Canal Formally Opened Moscow. May 3 MOSCOW became a seaport to-day when its citizens crowded to welcome a flotilla of passenger ships and tugboats, decorated with flags and banners, arriving for the first time along the new Volga-Moscow canal. ReuterReuter - 44 words
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730 1937-05-04 3 Johore Appeal Court Orders A Refund Of Excessive Interest (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, May 2. A JUDGMENT of the full Court of Appeal which sat m Johore Bahru last month was read yesterday m the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice L. V. J. Laville. It is of considerable730 words
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Article25 1937-05-04 3 After having enjoyed for 711 years the status of a Free and Hanseatic City, Lu~ beck is now incorporated m the Prussian Province of Schleswig.25 words
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Advertisement43 1937-05-04 3 Law Xofire For To day Before Mr. Justice Horn? m the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. Assizes: Rex vs. Wee Siang Yong. 111- I. ATI lIAIMA i» i: nil >i i High Class Fashionable PERFI'MF From All Dealers. Sole Agents: RAHAMIN PENHAS Singapore.43 words
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Advertisement23 1937-05-04 3 .5. /o^\ >^^^\ /^%V i 1 I PRINCESS OF I HOLLYWOOD I COSMETICS OBTAINABLE TIIROrCIIIOUT MALAYA Sole Agents: i MONTOR LIMITED. I SINGAPORE. H23 words
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Article145 1937-05-04 4 RUBBER London, May 3^ Previous To-day Change TV>ne Steady Steady Spot Buyers. 10 10 116 +116 Selleri io» 8 10 3 16 -file May Buyers 10 > 8 10 8 Sellers. 10 3 16 10> 4 +116 JulylSept. Buyers 10 U io'.j Sellcrt. 10 5 16 10 5145 words
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Article78 1937-05-04 4 London, May 3. Previous To-day Chang* T.T. on Paris (closing middle rate) 110 35 ***** —.40 T.T. on Amsterdam (closing middle rate) 9.00 3 4 8.99^i 1 4 T.T. on Shanghai (closing selling rate) Is. 2 9 16 Is. 2 19 32 —1 32 T.T. on Hongkong (closing78 words
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Article35 1937-05-04 4 London, May 3. GOLD Previous To-day Change Fine Bar Der o& f7 OB £7.0.10 +2 SILVER Bpot 20^ 20 5 16 —116 4 monthj forward 20 7 16 2 3 8 —1 1635 words
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Article119 1937-05-04 4 *****/2 1143 Dunlop Rubber 33 3 33 General Electric 819 83 9 4.T 3 Imperial Chemical Industnei 37j- 37 v/ 2 Imperial Tobacco 150 151 9 -fl9 Anglo-Dutch 38 9 40 Canadian Pacific 123 4 13 3 8 London Tin (New Share) 49 5Rubber Plant Investment Trust119 words
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Article23 1937-05-04 4 London. May 3 TIN Standard. D BPrevlou- To-da* Chan^ Spot (afternoon closing price) £248 4 £258 Forward £245 2 £255 ~9^23 words
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Article48 1937-05-04 4 RUBBER New York May 2. Previous To-day Change Tone Firm Steady Bpot Buyert. 21 8 21 Seller* 21 l 4 21 116 -316 July Sept. Buyers. 21U ***** —316 Selleri 21 5 16 213 16 8 TIN Standard. Tone Steady Quiet Bpot 55U 555 848 words
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Article139 1937-05-04 4 FRASER COMPANY. List Of Current Dividends Singapore, May 3. Total for Company Dividend Books Close financial Date Ex. Div year TIN Payable Date to date To Ampat Tin 5 Final Apr 26 May 11 May 3 L3hat Mines 12 Vi^ Final May 17 Sione 5% Int. Apr. 29 May 8139 words
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111 1937-05-04 4 TIN STATISTICS Shipments From Malayan Ports FOREIGN exports of smelted tin, being final shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during the month of April, 1937, totalled 8,178 tons. This represents a decrease of 962 tons compared with March. The cumulative total for the first fou: months of 1937, compared111 words
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Article230 1937-05-04 4 Dividend Of 6 Per Cent. Recommended TOE report of the directors of Trafal- Kax. Ltd.. for the year ended Mar. 31 states The profit for the year is $11,928.78, which added to the amount brought forward from the previous year, less $600 voted for directors' fees, leaves a230 words
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Article80 1937-05-04 4 Musician To Board Of Education London. May 3. THE death is announced of Sir Arthur Somerw?ll. Lhe composer—Reuter Sir Arthur Somerwell. Kt.: M.A.; Mus, Doc. (Cantab.i; F. R. C. M., was once Principal Inspector of Music to the Board of Education, and Inspector of Music to the Scotch80 words
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Article36 1937-05-04 4 Sete, May 3. The Popular Front candidate defeated th* semi-Fascist "French Popular Party a second ballot, m a by -flection here. M. Blum's secretary. M. Jules Moch. polled 8,554 and his opponent, M. Vuille-36 words
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78 1937-05-04 4 CORONATION WEEK Chinese Buddhist Religious Rites IN honour of the Coronation monies according to Buddhist re hgious rites will take place Hokien Temple, Mah Chor Keong, ie«£ Ayer Street on Tuesday. May 11, JJ 1 nesday. May 12, and Thursday. May^ Priests from the "Tian ifco Temple" Havelock Road. Soon78 words
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Article66 1937-05-04 4 Singapore. A VERDICT of suicide whilst sound mind was returned: y jury of three Chinese to the CO Court to-day, at the conclusion o inquest into the death of a Chinese woman. lnß The deceased, who was an the Mental Hospital drank of izal on Apr. 9 which *afor the66 words
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Advertisement10 1937-05-04 4 SOUTH IIItHISII INSIKANti: COMPANY. LTD. I I tiiiiigM'a<*lial»l<' I Si^fiiriiT10 words
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Article1595 1937-05-04 5 I <,A hu Fraser and Co.& Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers Singapore, May 3, 6 p.m. Buyers Sellers Buyers Bellers 53 6-xd 5 3 6-cd Ainpat Tin 34 36- 35- 33 6 £i Asam Kumbang 51 59 6 5 6 r 58 6 Austral Malay1,595 words
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Article126 1937-05-04 5 Singapore, Monday morning. Singapore: 35 5 8 cts., down 3 8 ct. Market Tone: Dull. London: 10 1 16 d., unchanged. Market Tone: Quiet after firm. New York: 21 cts., down 18 ct. Market Tone: Quiet but steady. Singapore, Monday, .ev*fiing. Little business has passed on the local market126 words
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Article21 1937-05-04 5 Singapore, Monday noon. Singapore: $122 12, up $I|2. London: No market. New York: 55 3 8 cts., up 18 ct.21 words
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Article184 1937-05-04 5 Messrs. Fraser Co.'s Report Singapore, May 3. Tin at midday was $122 1 2, up IJ2. The Tin share market experienced a very quiet day with little enquiry either way. In the Sterling section there were one or two buying orders with practically an entire absence of selling.184 words
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Article243 1937-05-04 5 Tin locally up 50 cts. Rubber locally closes weak buyers at 35 5 July Sept. Mining. Raubs $6.40— 56.55. The Tin share Market is very steady and gooJ demand for Hong Fatts, Kuchais, B Selangors S. Luas and U". Klangs at higher prfces. 3. Kintas $8.25—243 words
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Article521 1937-05-04 6 Attractive Ma la van Issues THE Colony's new issue of Stampi to commemorate the Coronation have arrived and will be made availabli the public on May 12 and it is expected that before they are withdrawn on Dec. 31. many millions will have been sold, and521 words
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Article113 1937-05-04 6 Ocean Shipments During Anril OCEAN shipments of rubber, including i latex, revertex and concentrated latex from Malaya, during the month cl April, 1937, totalled 58.718 tons, compared with 59,568 tons for the previous month. Exports proper of sheet and crepe totalled 37,093 tons while transhipments m the Straits113 words
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308 1937-05-04 6 Lewis Peat's Weekly Rubber Report PLANTATION Th c rerjf heavy Mquidatlon imported m our last issue con- tinued during the latter part of the week and values were forced down still fuitiur. The lowest touched for the more distant deliveries was 1178 d.0 7 8 d. ptr lb. The -market308 words
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97 1937-05-04 6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. Singapore. Monday noon. No. I.X.R.S.S. m cases <FO.B. May 35 3 4 36 Good F.A.Q. m case* j FOB. May) 34 7 8 35 Mo. I.X.R.S.S. i Spot-loose > tawardable S'pore> 35 17 2 35 3 4 do. May 3597 words
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58 1937-05-04 6 OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED FPEE yourselves from the FEAR cf BURGLARS by keeping your VALUABLES (jewellery or important documents) m SAFE BOXES m our VAULTS at CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE. You hold YOUR OWN KEYS, and ONLY YOU can have access to these Bafe boxes, so that SAFETY58 words
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Article185 1937-05-04 6 SELLING Singapore, May 3. London T.T. 2 4 116 London demand 2 4 ljo London 4 months' sight 2 4l 8 Lyons demand Hamburg demand 141 ¥2 New York demand 51 916 Monti eal demand W% Batavia demand 105 Samaraim demand 104?4 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon demand 154 5185 words
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Article202 1937-05-04 6 Singapore, May 3. R. (Siam) W. Coast No. 1 per Koyan $146 R. (Siam» W. Coast No. 2 per Koyan $137 R. (Siam W. Coast No. 3 per Koyan $132 R. i Siam) "White No. Al $226 R. (Siam) "White Rice" No. 1 $213 R. (Siam) "White Rice" No.202 words
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Advertisement199 1937-05-04 6 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established in 1880 1 Capital Subscribed (Fully paid up Y .100 000,000 Reserve Fund Y.13O.9O0.O0000 Head Office: YOKOHAMA SINGAPORE BRANCH MEYER CHAMBERS RAFFLES PLACE. Manager T. YAMAMOTo Tel: No. 6049 Manager's Room. 5921 5922 General Office. 5923 6472 Compradore's Desk. Xedcrlandsihe llandelMaatschappij, VY. (Netherlands Trading199 words
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Article296 1937-05-04 7 Mrs. B. Thompson fn Penang penang. Saturday. PROMINENT business woman, manag.A nv> director of the largest advertis- ne encv m the Far East who has done fZ o nen the eyes of British exffi£. toS seeing the possibilities of gSSStaf their trade m Malaya and is296 words
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Article, Illustration209 1937-05-04 7 With three V.C.'s included m their number. New Zealand's contingent for the Coronation arrived at Tilbury aboard the liner Rangitiki. The contingent numbers 50 men. comprising officers and other ranks of the Army and Air Force, and is under the command of Major N. W. McD. Weir, of the New209 words
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Article269 1937-05-04 7 Management Credited For Good Year London JUDGING by the speech of Sir George Beharrell at the meeting, good management contributed more to last year's improvement m the results of Dunlop Rubber Co. than good fortune. Nevertheless, m many countries general conditions were considerably better m 1936. and the rise269 words
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Article168 1937-05-04 8 HUNT FOR A LOST GIRL J.P.s Tramp Guise On Quest To London I 1 London "rOR God's sake, when you are n > London, try to find my girl. Tell her mother still loves her." This appeal has been addressed to M- Harold Stevens veteran chairman Weymouth magistrates, on the168 words
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Article139 1937-05-04 8 Australia Decides To Scrap Five Sydney, Apr. 8 FIVE gift destroyers received from the British Navy m 1919. are to be scrapped. Tenders for their purchase are invited by the Naval Contrast Board by May 7. The destroyers, which belong to the S. Class, are the Stalwart.139 words
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Advertisement287 1937-05-04 8 TO-NIGHT'S THE NIGHT FOR FUN RHYTHM, J t 3B^B"(B KOM ANTE AND SONG! A SHOW FOR THOSE WHO I.OVK GOOD TIME! fl fM JOTH (I Ml UN FOX PRESENI j ARTHUR TREACHER WENDY BARRIE Rj^^P^ W J HITS THE HIGH SPOTS OF COMEDY Ml SIC AND J f. OPENS TO-NIGHT287 words
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Article272 1937-05-04 9 Children 9 s Accusatior Against Father Londoi ALLEGATIONS against their fatl which he denied, that he sent th to shops to steal purses from womc baskets, and thrashed them when tl I returned jempty-handed, were said have been made by three children Preston. Th 2 children272 words
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Advertisement221 1937-05-04 9 TO-MORROW at the CAPITOL 3 15—6.15 9 15 I ;g§l| A magnificent Inspiring Review of Outstanding Incidents m BRITAIN'S HISTORY During the Reigns of 4 MONARCHS. "FOR CROWN and With the Co-operation of the To be presented with Special Rl Added Paramount Attraction j "LET'S MAKE A MILLION" j An221 words
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Advertisement157 1937-05-04 9 ■f 2 MOST EXCITING SPY 1 DHAMA OF ALL TIME! i'DARK JOURNEY', BREATH TAKING! THRILLING! STARRING J ©CONRAD VIVIENi VEIDT LEIGH j ENTERTAINMENT POPULAR AND AP-I I^PEAUNG TO ALL AGES AND TASTES! fShowing PAVILION This Week-End!i s @—J i TONIGHT V MANY? l t Here comes the relief to jmmm157 words
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Article, Illustration1847 1937-05-04 10 A USTRALIA ATTRACTIONS FOII IOIItISIS I II«>I MALAYA scattered along the 1.000-odd miles of 1 the Great Barrier Coral Reef. The Reef itself is a wonderland of marine life, an amazingly colourful "garden" where the flowers are living corals m all colours and shades,1,847 words
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Advertisement80 1937-05-04 10 MenMadeYoun? Wigoor Increased In 24 Hours If you fee* old before your time, and unable to eajoy the pleasures of youth. take Dr. Nixon's Vi-Tabs and restore your Manhood, Vitality and Energy. Bigr results m 34 hours. Dr. Nixon's Vi-Tabs are a new discovery and guaranteed to boild new blood80 words
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Article235 1937-05-04 11 Mothers Experience In Train CENTRAL figure m an exciting train drama. Florence Robinson, 33, a native of Bristol, admitted at Taunton that she deserted the baby to which she gave birth. Robinson caught the 1.10 a.m. train frbm Bristol with, her 12-month-old daughter, and suddenly became ill235 words
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Article80 1937-05-04 11 Valencia. PEOPLE are being fined 1.000 pesetas (about £13 at the present nominal rates) for being unemployed m republican Spain. A recently-inaugurated law requires every person to possess a card showing that he or she is engaged m some form of useful work. A number80 words
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Article24 1937-05-04 11 Th-> Star Optical House, the Ipofa Opthalmic opticians, who have their office at present m Towers Chambers, have removed to No. 31, Station Road.24 words
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Article233 1937-05-04 11 Tragic End Of Young Soldier COMPLAINTS of bullying were mentioned at a Norwich inquest on Reginald Frederick Dye, 21. of Barn-terrace, Brundall, Norwich a recruit m the Royal Engineers whose body was recovered from the River Yare, near his home. Walter Henry Dye. the father, stated that when233 words
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Article76 1937-05-04 11 Dismissed For Anti-Nazi Views Cologne. DISCHARGED from his employment on the grounds of his anti-Nazi political views, a foreman-mechanic appeared at a labour court at Kleve near here against "wrongful dismissal." The court upheld the employers' action Dismissing the appeal, the magistrates stated that the workmen, by expressing views against76 words
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Article31 1937-05-04 11 man? friends m Lower Perak will b any to hear that Mr. M. Kumuratiam chi I <-Vrk of the Dra Irrigation Department, U at present ill and confined to hi. bed.31 words
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Article154 1937-05-04 11 sth Expedition To Attempt Himalayas Climb Berlin THE members of the German Nanga Parbat Expedition will sail from Genoa on Apr. 11 on board the steamship Rauhenfels of the Hansa Line. The equipment for the expedition has already left for India. This will be the fifth German154 words
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Article109 1937-05-04 11 Farmer's Plea For Death Belgrade. IAM not satisfied. I asked for a death sentence." Struggling and shouting these words, Lazar Pretrov. a 29-year-old farm labourer of Botosh, near Pantchevo, Yugoslavia, has protested against a sentence of 10 years imprisonment for murdering his mother. He was charged with109 words
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Article29 1937-05-04 11 It is understood that tel.-jam wU reSiSdfta Penan* rt^ttaj £lo£ on Tuesday nlghj from the Private oerretarv of tho Maharaja ol it.n.mcon sUtirS that His Hlghne* i ht H29 words
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297 1937-05-04 12 MORNING TRIBUNE Singapore: Tuesday, May 4, 1937. JAPAN AND BRITAIN 'THE development of a better feeling between Britain and Japan will be welcomed by all who are interested m the preservation of peace m the Far East. Some lime ago the Tribune group 4»ublished an exclusive statement to the effect297 words
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Article561 1937-05-04 12 THE serious motor smash which occurred on the new Petaling Road. Kuala Lumpur, a few days ago, m the small hours of the morning, when a young Australian woman sustained grave injuries calls for caustic comment on the authorities responsible for the maintenance of roads. Fatal accidents had561 words
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Article308 1937-05-04 12 Dr. Megat Khas, Assistant Medical Officer of the General Hospital. Telulc Anson. has gone on transfer to the looh District Hosoital Mr. Achariam. Tamil interpreter of the Batu Gajah court, has gone on loru? leave. His place has been taken by Mr R. Iyer of Lumut. Mr. C. H.308 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-05-04 12 Many notable people were among t:i o arrivals on the "Viceroy of Ind« boat train at Victoria Station, Lond on. Among them was the Sultan c Trengganu, (above). (Topical Press).30 words
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642 1937-05-04 13 BFA UTIFUL GIRL STRANGLED IN DARK Her Mother And Englishman Also Killed New York •t fashionable neighbourhoods m New York is once more m th" fl NE oi fprror as the result of a crime recalling m many of its gruesome U grip oi i642 words
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Article374 1937-05-04 13 Vanished With Pearls That Held Tender Memories U/EARING a valuable pearl necklace. rendered more precious to her because of the tender memories it held, a 65-year-old wealthy woman passenger vanished from the French liner Colombie when the vessel was nearing Plymouth after a round trip to374 words
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Article216 1937-05-04 13 Reckless Driving In Stolen Car HAVING served as a seaman m a ship from Sydney, a young Colonial, Horace Seymour Sparrow, 22, arrived m Glasgow and indulged m a wild escapade which landed him m prison. First of all he stole a car m Hopestreet, and after216 words
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Article, Illustration56 1937-05-04 13 "Corsair", latest of the Imperial Airways Empire flying-boats, is being overhauled on the slipway at Hythe. Southampton, before taking her place m the regular service after her maiden flight. Our photo shows mechanics working on the "Corsair" on the slipway at Hythe, Southampton. In background the flying-boat "Cassiopeia" is waiting56 words
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Advertisement36 1937-05-04 13 I THE TRUE TONIC FOOD j I Obtalneblm of Chemists and Storm I PHONF 5933 •*A V Telegraphic Address: rM» 5934 f A GOODWOOD CHARMINGLY SITUATED IDEAL FOR VISITORS AND TOURUAB. Unrivalled Facilities for Private Entertainments.36 words
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Advertisement72 1937-05-04 14 tAIR TRAVEL SAVES TIME TROUBLE Singapore to England and Australia twice weekly by luxurious air liners. The fare includes everything— meals— hotels— even tips. Modern travel at its carefree best. Departures for London every Wednesday and Sunday— Brisbane on Mondays and Fridays I Bookings and information from Boustead Co., Ltd..72 words
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Article, Illustration313 1937-05-04 15 Messrs. Garrard's, the Court Jewellers, arc now engaged m cleaning and dismantling and assembling the Regai Circiet first made for Queen Viet that basis the new Crown, designed ac *ording to the Queen's own wishes (iarrard's. showing a tray containing tn° pieces of the Queen's new313 words
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Advertisement33 1937-05-04 15 'Rene ULLMAN is DISPLAYIN THE LATEST PATTERNS OF HALLMARKED BRITISH SILVERWARE HORS b'OEUVRE DISHES SWEET DISHES etc. ALSO CLOCKS JEWELLERY WATCHES THE BEST IS TO COME AND SEE RENE ULLMANN Raffles Place, SINGAPORE.33 words
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Article, Illustration1502 1937-05-04 16 Finding BEAUTY in the Shops Uvvin i illuming thinks a shopping lour no I really a waste of time and money liul a gain, for m these days beaut? -as perfect as ran be achieved -can be found m the shops •TO- DAY we take you shopping not because we1,502 words
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Advertisement84 1937-05-04 16 TIRED FACES? Some Skins Look "All Right". They're Not Spotty Or Wrinkled. Too Dry Or Too Greasy, But Just Uninteresting And Half Alive. Any Skin, And A Dry One Particularly, Likes The INNOXA FACIAL CREAM PACK. It's A Quick Worker Give It Ten Minutes And Before You Go Out To84 words
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Advertisement88 1937-05-04 16 J LATEST AMERICAN S FROCKS, HATS, j HOSE SWIMSUITS, S Retail Only. s S PRICES MODERATE. S Room No. S ORANJE HOTEL. '^s^^^K W«*2 ILONDE VjU) BROWN %Z >-*■ YOU can all be fILURfI lovelies. A shade for every shade of Hair— Black. Brown, Auburn, Light Chestnut. Blonde, and Natural88 words
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Advertisement60 1937-05-04 17 A J i Maison Marcelle j <^3^ For a Natural j £llpS Permanent Wave. .Iv^f 1 Try our latest y point-winding V y system /A 35 Stamford Rd. Tel. 4807 Prop. J. KOOY. JMOST CP-TO-DATE SaX STORE T «jmahal Store 23, HIGH ST. Ladie s Hairdressers MAISON PERM 79 Stamford60 words
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Advertisement32 1937-05-04 17 WE JAD£ 7ttl has just unpacked some exquisite evening bags and jewel trees m cornelian, rose quartz etc. etc. 18, Battery Road, Phone 7143. Ist Floor. Open Sundays 9 am. to noon.32 words
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Advertisement249 1937-05-04 17 j A TOURIST'S SHOPPING GUIDE j •8* FURNITURE DRY CLEANING PASKOE'S LTD. j n..r<«i o«i«k Cleaners WILL FURNISH YOUR fw same day HOME «erviee Goods handed m by ON EASY TERMS. 10 am> can be col leoted b> 6 p.m. same day. Town Agent:— H. B. WINTER, VTA TTChIWH 20249 words
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Article238 1937-05-04 18 National Maritime Board Agreement ANEW scale of pay representing an increase for engineer officers engaged on cargo liners and general traders of 501 tons gross and upwards was to come into operation on May 1. It was negotiated by the National Maritime Board Engineer Officers' Panel.238 words
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169 1937-05-04 18 London. TNVESTIGATION at a Wealdstone Ifl--1 quest recently failed to reveal hoy. a man who died from arsenical poisonin? obtained the poison. A verdict that he took his life whn of unsound mind was returned on Henry William Smith, 68, retired joiner, ol Northolm-gardens, Edgware,169 words
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Article26 1937-05-04 18 Mr. D- Costa, Hospital Assistant attached to the General Hospital. Ipoh Teluk Anson. is «rinsferr?d to thn TanJong Malim Hospital and Mr. S. Ram*samy succeeds him.26 words
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Advertisement475 1937-05-04 18 BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES Outwards. Due Dae fonnafe Spore. Tonnage S pure 1937. 1937. BANGALORE 6.000 May 8 SOUDAN 6,500 July 2 CORFU 15,500 May KAISAR-I-HIND 11,500 July 2 NALDERA 16,000 May 21 RAJPUTANA 17,000 July 16 CARTHAGE 15,000 June 4 RANPURA 17,000 July 30 BHUTAN 6.100 June 5475 words
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Advertisement145 1937-05-04 18 N. Y. K. LINE GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS CUNARD WHITE STAR, LTD. (incorporated Id Japan). To LONDON, via Penan*. Colombo, Aden, Port Said, Marseille! ft Gibraltar. s.s. SUWA MARU May 13 s.s. "FUSHIMI MARU" May 27 s.s. "HAKAZAKI MARU" June 10 m.s. TERUKUNI MARU June 23 Kates to Ist Class tnd145 words
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Miscellaneous321 1937-05-04 18 j [POSTAL INTELLIGENCE i 1 STEAMER MAIL DESPATCHES TO-DAY FOR PER DAT? AND TIMt Pengerang S. Soon Heng May 4 9 am New Zealand Merkur 4 10 an/ Australia:— Eastern and Southern Merkur 4 10 am U.S.A. (Parcels only) President Polk 4 10.30 a.m Ceylon President Poik 4 11 aji321 words
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Advertisement586 1937-05-04 19 THE HARBOUR! ■> DOCK Llord Triestino .r^vr^TDE THE WHARVES The Lloyd Triestino liner ConU BianSHIPS a L?^teD TO ARRIVE comano is due at Singapore at 6 p.n Godtfwn Gate No. to-day (Tuesday, and will sail for HongGod( vn 22 1 kong and Shanghai the same day at Rajula 20 1586 words
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Advertisement553 1937-05-04 19 >M T0 FRENCH PORTS t^_ tjgJLJVfiJ HOMEWARDS. ?^S M PADARAN For Marseille s, Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux May 8 J?n t7tnPTI A F r Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk May 20 i J^dJtxt RELL A For Marseilles, Nantes, St. Nazaire Bordeaux May 28 i FORBIN For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp Dunkirk June553 words
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Advertisement28 1937-05-04 20 I I Before you I say Whisky I I. Say I |Dewar's| I White Label' I Sole Agents SIME DARBY CO., LTD. SINGAPORE JOHORE MALACCA NEGRI SEMBILAN W.P.S.28 words
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Advertisement117 1937-05-04 21 ml I m^m> *^^h i jkW Try An Elegant Coloured V y IMm Barrel Of The Latest I_% Jy fl V —5 No pen on the market can surpass )W^^W "PILOT" m cheapness, refinement, sov^ Tne "PILOT" preasureless touch I tlllfjjf feather-light, unbreakable barrels of 111 PILOT Lacquanite, glistening jet117 words
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Miscellaneous1763 1937-05-04 21 j T fir O*«¥Ai Programme Of 11. M. 11. C. 0^ I I"l^ IIiVIPMU* Singapore Station On 22:, Metres -^•^•^^••ji TO-DAY from London, from the Concert Hal! v"^** 6.00 p.m.:— Malay Music (Gramo- Bournville. With Jim Collier, the Sing- I. I ni .iiil 8.30 a.m. The News and Announce- P^one1,763 words
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Advertisement35 1937-05-04 22 xr I View of St Joseph's School. Mrs. V. G. Boyd, 18, Waterloo St. Singapore. ANCHOR ..»n; r Brewed and bottled m Singapore by ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS: SIME, DARBY 8c CO., LTD.35 words
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Miscellaneous1251 1937-05-04 22 I ON THE RADIO JUIWS Hongkong I'.S.A. Shortwave I I W av.len ß th 31.4 metres U. 52 mcs,. IVogPrtllimO^ I I (Continued from page 21) I TO-DAY The following are the principal Ame TO-DAY TO-DAY of European' TO-DAY ,«r i iQ r« mptrps H5 243 Kcs 6.20 a.m. Gymnastics.1,251 words
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Article, Illustration393 1937-05-04 23 Following is the list of prizes awarded lor April: Ist. Prize— "Looking For Crumbs"— Jaafer Aziz, c o Financial Office, S.S. Police, Singapore. 2nd. Prize— -Ricksha Pullers' Makan Time"— Miss S. D. Lowe. 89. Residence. Naval Base, Singapore. 3rd. Prizt "Malay Mosque At Muar" M. Eusope,393 words
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Advertisement37 1937-05-04 23 For ibis Sin p c lit i o n -Films ran be used. Hoes I his mean a handicap? Definitely not! Ili c experienced photographer would have chosen, anyhow, the reliable. ISOCHROME-F.LM The Film For the tropics!37 words
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Article1427 1937-05-04 24 RUSSIA NOT EXPORTING HER WHEAT World Market Position Reviewed By Trade Association THE passing of Russia from among the world's wheat exporting countries, the LiVe rcomorohenBWe review of the situation m the world market, as affecting product and consumer alike. Is provided by the report, excerpts from which are given1,427 words
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Article185 1937-05-04 24 Approach From Sea Now Prevented Hendaye, May 3 rE Spanish insurgents claim that their latest advance has cut Bilbao, the new Basque capital, off from Bermeo roadstead, along which all refugees have been evacuated during the past three months. They have also opened the way for anReuter - 185 words
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Article316 1937-05-04 24 New Rules To Be Proposed THE following amendments to rules will be proposed at the annual meeting of the Straits Settlements Singapore Association to be held on May 31: 2. No salaried officer of the Government or any Local Authority shall bt elgible for election as a member.316 words
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Article65 1937-05-04 24 Paris. April 29. Roger Vernon, ihirty-six. alias Charle< La Croix, found guilty of the murder of 'Red Max" Kassel m London m January 1936 has been sentenced to ten years' imprisonment on Devil's Island from whence, he previously escaped. Suzanne Bertron, charged with aidi and abetting theReuter Wireless - 65 words
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Advertisement71 1937-05-04 24 I Another grand song-dance and girl- fi 1 1 c d iMusical Show by the Producers of ''TOP HAT" "ROBERTA" and other Hits M u ;ic by AHft« S<W*tl. tyric; b/ f^arc/ Heym d n. Direcferf 6k Le.jh Pdn^/ro S. fiermjo Production. RKO-RADiQ P-C-'© Come and meet LILY PONS who71 words
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Article268 1937-05-04 25 Wins For Sappers, Klialsa And 1 Ceylonese Engineers Defeat "Recs" i BRILLIANT unfinished 41 by Hall 1 score included two^xesj a ,vn "fours," enabled the R.E. u> Sda the?r innings .closed when they S'd cored the credible total of 151 weight wickets, against the S.R.C.268 words
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Article148 1937-05-04 25 BUYING cricket on the S.C.R.C. on Saturday the Khalsa Astion beat the S.C.R.C. by 65 runs. Khalsa Assn. •umped Choon Lim 9 m Singh b Swee Keng 37 Bi«ll b Quan Kiat 11 Tan Ali c and b Choon Urn 3 Raj run out148 words
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Article193 1937-05-04 25 met the Ceylon S.C. The scores were: St. Andrew's 0.8.A. A. Armstrong c Anandarajah b Ignatius 44 P. Hill b Ignatius 0 Duclos lbw Ignatius 0 Soo Siow b Ignatius 0 M. Armstrong lbw Rajah 2 Thomas b Sundram 0 Chu Tong c Anandarajah193 words
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Article33 1937-05-04 25 Ireland Knocked Out By Switzerland London, May 3. IRELAND was eliminated from the Davis i Cup on Sunday. Switzerland winning the match at Montreux by three events to two.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article151 1937-05-04 25 May Competition At Island Club rE May Mixed Foursome Competition held over the Ist nine on Sunday resulted m a win for Mr. H. L. H. Lim and S. K. Wong with a net score of 33 1/2. The following are some of the best cards returned: Mrs.151 words
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Article231 1937-05-04 25 Coronation Cup Day FOLLOWING are the weights for four of the events on Saturday next the third day of the Singapore Summer meeting: THE CORONATION CUP HORSES—CLASS I—Div.l— About 7 furlongs. Thebez 9—9 Sunshine Sue B—l3 Eastern Knight B—l2 Miltondale B—78 7 Vandal B—68 6 Martin Duggan231 words
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Advertisement99 1937-05-04 25 It's such a relief «fe^' W to know one can M* k I ma^ e sure ot \f£mfr? Sh{ Personal Freshness n 9&r by simpl > using S 1 \LIFEBUOY TOILET I m SOAP I Personal freshness is so important we're lucky to I have Lifebuoy Toilet Soap to guard99 words
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Article, Illustration1536 1937-05-04 26 Captain Hawk - TURF TOPICS TURF TOPICS Captain Hawk REFLECTORS OX RACING MATTERS by SENSATIONS galOCi marked the open- d ing day of the Singapore Summer meeting on Saturday. In the first event Vapour dead-heated with Elegance. ■while the newcomer Flan And Banner i was third, 2% length* behind, thus being 'placed m1,536 words
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Miscellaneous30 1937-05-04 26 K TIm' TMea TO-OAY: r>l a.m., 7 it. 3 ins.; Ml on. <; It. 1 ins to WUtOW: 43(J a in.. 6 ft. 9 ins.; Ml p.m.. i, ft, <i ins.30 words
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Article827 1937-05-04 27 N.S. Wise Retains S. C. C. Title SMITH FADES AWAY AFTER A BRILLIANT START Abandoned Match Replayed At The Club Singapore, Monday. rrvu niivine almost faultless tennis m the opening set Roy Smith lapsed A nfn vm disappointing play to be beaten by N. S. Wise m the final ol827 words
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Article141 1937-05-04 27 Good Display Against Kid Vincente rLEVER HENRY, light and junior v welterweight boxing champion of the Orient was robbed of a well-earned decision m Cebu recently when the Manila leather-pusher sent Kid Vincente. the Cebu caveman to the canvas m the seventh round of a 12-round fight. The141 words
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Article67 1937-05-04 27 Austin Wins Hard Courts Title Bournemouth, May 2. IN the British hard courts championship men's final Bunny Austin beat Lee 6—2, 6—2, 6—o. The women's final was won by Senorita Lizana (Chile) who beat Miss Peggy Scriven Great Britain > 7—5, 6—3. Great Britain's probable Davis Cup doublesReuter - 67 words
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Article17 1937-05-04 27 The L.M.S. Railways are to build this year, under the annual renewal programme. 85 new steam locomotives.17 words
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114 1937-05-04 27 CEYLONESE WIN Only Goal Against S. C. C. Singapore, Monday. THE Ceylon Sports Club gained their second victory over the Cricket Club m the third division of the S.A.F.A league this afternoon, when they met the club on the padang and won by the only goal of the match, scored114 words
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Article254 1937-05-04 27 St. Andrew's Old Boys Fail IN a cricket match played at Changi on Sunday, the Royal Artillery (Changi) defeated the St. Andrew's Old Boys' Association by 62 runs. Batting first, the Artillerymen compiled 154 runs of which Capt. Mitchell was the highest scorer with 56. P. Hill bowled254 words
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Article325 1937-05-04 27 Lucky To Defeat Weames Singapore, Monday. MESTANGLO were rather fortunate m winning their Business House League encounter against Wearne Brothers by the odd goal m three on the V.M.C.A. ground this evening. In fact, they did not deserve to win the match on the lackadaisical form325 words
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Article24 1937-05-04 27 Thirteen acres of land on which the Belle Vue, Manchester, dog track is situated has been sold to the Greyhound Racing Association for £70,000.24 words
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Advertisement37 1937-05-04 27 I j Joyce t for if Choice FINEST AUSTRALIAN BISCUITS Gem Marie Nutty Crisps Afternoon Tea Royal Assorted Cream Crackers Creamy Chocolate Oriental Assorted. Sole Agents: (f UTfI RJE^C^ fIP (InC iv S T w p -<? 737 words
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Article, Illustration97 1937-05-04 28 N S. Wise, who yesterday won for the fourth time m succession the tennis title of the S.C.C., defeating his old rival, Roy Smith, m an interesting match. (Tribune). An incident from yesterday's third division soccer match on the padang, m which97 words
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Article48 1937-05-04 28 Oxford Stroke In Car Crash London, May 3. MR. Arthur Hodgson, the Oxford stroke m the Boat Race, was one of three undergraduates injured when a motorcar overturned at Oxford. Mr. Hodgson was injured m the head and the spine and is now m hospital. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article25 1937-05-04 28 Bowling:: Gardiner three for 19; Raeburn one for 13; Bowes one for ,14; Ramsey none for 6; Mitchell four for 22; Jefferles none for 4.25 words
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Advertisement31 1937-05-04 28 A. S. GILES. T I CIVIL NAVAL, AND MILITARY TAILOR AND OUTFITTER. No. 6, The Arcade, Singapore. PHONE 7994. THE TAILOR. ~\T < J 1 w^"~" l < 1 1u r t %r31 words
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