Morning Tribune, 17 May 1937
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Morning Tribune
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Title Section14 1937-05-17 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL 2.— No. 89. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, May 17, 1937. FIVE CENTS.14 words
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315 1937-05-17 1 Anglo-Italian Relations Discussed FOREIGN POLICY REVIEWED IN ROME Hint To America On Propaganda Rome, May 16. |0W there could be an improvement in relations between Italy and England was hinted at by Count Ciano when reviewing foreign »licy in the Chamber. He said it was not comforting to have to315 words
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Article137 1937-05-17 1 Of George II Blown Dublin May 13. X o? n Statue of Geor Ke S^ol^ »mn^ phen' s Green was blown 5 rooming. whini? 6 second outfage to the wSJ£ M damaged by a bomb vember 12 1928> exploslon *d windows of surrounding buildviS llce aftcr a found137 words
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Article112 1937-05-17 1 Enemy Of The Soviets In Far East Peiping, May 16. THE death occurred here to-day of Major General Dmitri Horvath at the age of 76. He was head of the White Russian community in the Far East and President of the Chinese Eastern Railways in Czarist112 words
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Article58 1937-05-17 1 Many Bom In London Hospitals London, May 12. A FLOOD of coronation babies is reported from London hospitals during the night, many of whom will be called Elizabeth. The Worshipful Company of Gardeners bas presented the Queen with a bouquet comp bod of Scarlet carnations. White roses, Lily58 words
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Article360 1937-05-17 1 H.M.S. HUNTER TOWED IN GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE EXPLOSION Gibraltar, May 16. rE British destroyer H.M.S. Hunter, which was badly damaged by an explosion a few days ago while she was on non-intervention duty of! the coast of Spain, was towed stern first into Gibraltar to-day360 words
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247 1937-05-17 1 RESIGNATION OF THE SPANISH CABINET Many Killed In Air-Raids Paris, May 16. IT is reported from Valencia that the Caballero Government of Spain has resigned. PROLONGED WAR Valencia, May 16. The necessity of strengthening the Government in order to face a prolonged war, also the recent events in Barcelona where247 words
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Advertisement30 1937-05-17 1 ON OTHER •PAGES fO-DAYS RACES 25 J i INTERSTATE I CRICKET 26 j INTERSTATE v TENNIS Zb CLARKE CUP j MATCH 27 J LAST NIGHTS J BOXING 28 I •i30 words
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Advertisement20 1937-05-17 1 KLIM i POWDERED MILK j :ES3 i WHOLE MllK^ safe, Convenient and pure. Obtainable Everywhere. DISTRIBUTORS I GETZ BBOS. CO.20 words
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Article1216 1937-05-17 2 Viscount Snowden Dead GREATEST OF THE BRITISH SOCIALISTS Fanatic With Saving Grace Of A Practical Outlook London, May 15. THE death has occurred at his home here of Viscount Snowden, former S( I cialist Chancellor of the Exchequer and one of the leading figures Eng pl!^ Realist MP., was born1,216 words
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Article, Illustration13 1937-05-17 2 The Arch on Beach Road at night— a fine example of Coronation decoration.13 words
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Article81 1937-05-17 2 An excellent film, with the title Beyond the Sunset, has been made for the Canadian Wheat Board, and is tc b* at the disposal of any baker i n the United Kingdom. Its object is to describe the wheat harvest in Canada, bu^ it is also a travel film of81 words
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Article70 1937-05-17 2 Eighteen Killed hi Small Village Venice, May 14 AVER eighteen are known to hav* r*ri m shed in a landslide which tore houses and buried the inhabitant,! Costs near Vittorio Veneto al A vast mass of earth and rock tmtmd ed with thunderous noise wakenirS "*2" lagers70 words
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Article98 1937-05-17 2 Troops Clash With Tribesmen Simla. May 13. ANE Indian officer and two Indian other v ranks wer e killed and one British soldier and three Indian officers and five Indian other ranks were wounded in North west frontier fighting of May n and 12. The Bannu Brigade, supported98 words
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Article78 1937-05-17 2 A floating crane anchored last mon* off Prospect Point, and so marked ta beginning of work on the city end < the Lion's Gate Bridge across th: j trance of Vancouver Harbour. On u north side a pile-protected sm ls^ constructed, in which sand and gan barges for the concrete78 words
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Advertisement17 1937-05-17 2 Overseas Assurance CORPORATION, LIMITED, China Building, Chulia Street, PHONE 5808. SINGAPORE. Fire, Marine, Motor VEHICLES WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION17 words
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Article427 1937-05-17 3 Owners Trainers Assn. Formed I AST NIGHTS INAUGURAL DINNER Large And Representative Gathering Present t^ttvtativE gathering of about sixty owners and trainers were present K REPRESEN! All v Mr chee goon Keng and Mr Lee Kim puat ftt a j the dmne x b club last night for the purpose427 words
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Article93 1937-05-17 3 {Spending Short Holiday In Australia Singapore, Saturday. HIS Excellency the General Officer Commanding and Mrs. Lwbbie will spend a fchort leave in Austialia. They will leave by the Gorgon to-day and will ietum on Tuesday, June 15. During the absence of His Excellency th* calling book of93 words
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Article238 1937-05-17 3 Coronation Ball And Dinner THE Straits Chinese Recreation Club held their Coronation Ball and dinner on Saturday night, and thanks mainly to excellent weather it was a huge success. The Clubhouse was very tastefully decorated and illuminated, not only for the event alone, but for th e whole238 words
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Article185 1937-05-17 3 Bright Comedy At The Pavilion ESPIONAGE", the M.G.M. production Whieh opened at the Pavilion on Saturday, is just the type of picture to ir one in a good humour. The story is isible and holds the attention of the aiirlence to the final fade-out. title, perhaps, is somewhat misleading185 words
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Article62 1937-05-17 3 The British Cycle and Motor-cycle Manufacturers' and Traders' Union, Limited, announced recently that the retail prices of bicycles, except carrier tricycles and, in some cases, tandems, will be advanced in respect of all deliveries on and after May 1 next by a minimum of 5 per cent. The price of62 words
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Article92 1937-05-17 3 Interest At A Low Ebb London, May 13. ON the Stock Exchange local interest was at a low ebb and the markets were somewhat patchy. Leading oils were supported and Home rails responded to good traffic returns but Paris liauidation had a depressing effect on Kaffirs and Diamonds.92 words
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Article, Illustration8 1937-05-17 3 Victoria Theatre at night in Coronation garb. (Tribune).8 words
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Article70 1937-05-17 3 The Silver Jubilde of the reign of King Christian of Denmark will b e celebrated this year, and part of the celebrations will be open-air performances of Hamlet in the courtyard of Kronborg Castle at Elsinore. No dates for the performances have yet been fixed, but the Old Vic Company70 words
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Advertisement17 1937-05-17 3 i PARAMOTNT FLASHLIGHT BATTFRIES mMmmMmmmmmwmmmmMmmmmMwmmmM mmmm BEST AMERICAN BATTERY From All Dealers Sole Agents: RAHAMIN PENHAS. Singapore.17 words
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Advertisement36 1937-05-17 3 t- y^^s\ \tm-m&^m lShJm\m^\mt\ l3i*A^*\mt j Nlgsjg^ i j. -r w I PRINCESS OF HOLLYWOOD I COSMETICS $3 •60 P er *oKeo j OBTAINABLE THROUGHOITT MALAYA Sole Agents: i S MONTOR LIMITED. 1 SINGAPORE. I —^.^•5.36 words
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Article21 1937-05-17 4 RUBBER London, May 15. rone Spot Buyers. Sellers May Buyers SeiWs. CLOSED July Sept. Buyers Sellers. Oct.|Dec. Buyers Sellers.21 words
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Article48 1937-05-17 4 PALM OIL (Malay) London, May 15. In bulk May June rOPRA (Straits, F.M.S.). May Shipment. SAiiO FLOUR (Sarawak) May Shipment. TAPIOCA (1st quality) rinsEn Seed Pearl (Spore) May shipment tLUW PEPPER (FAQ) White Muntok Aug Oct. shipment Black Lampong AugOct. shipment GAMBIER (Good Mark) Block May June shipment48 words
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Article67 1937-05-17 4 London, May 15. Previous To-day Chang* T.T. on Paris (closing middle rate) 110.26 HK| M +5 16 T.T on Amsterdam (closing middle rate) 8.99U ?Ti_Sll T.T. on Shanghai (closing selling rate) Is. 29 16 is. J \mm T.T. on Hongkong (closing selling rate) Is. 3d. is. sa. T.T.67 words
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Article32 1937-05-17 4 London, May 15. Previous To-day Change <jOLD £7.0.8 £7.0.6* l x /2 knit bar per oa vSiLYLK 20 7 16 20% 16 apoi 20 9,16 20* 1 16 mon-ha forward32 words
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Article62 1937-05-17 4 Shanghai, May 15. Four trunks, having the shape of coffins, were conveyed eastward from Japanese Legation quarters in Peipln 0 yesterday morning under escort oi Japanese gendarmerie. It is suspected that the trunks contained the corpses of Sino-Koreans who were alleged to be connected with the mutiny62 words
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Article260 1937-05-17 4 Minimum Of $1 For Each Machine AIRCRAFT passing through Malaya or engaged in service in the peninsula will pay a fee of one dollar for making use of any public aerodrome in the Colony in future, and a further fee of one dollar daily for accommodation260 words
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Article130 1937-05-17 4 London, May u Distillers 114 3 114- 3 Dunlop Rubber 34,4* 34 3 _m General Electric 84 9 84 7* 12 Imperial Chemical Industries 37 7* 37 6 Imperial Tobacco I I A Z Anglo-Dutch 3 f~ -13 Canadian Pacific if 4 1 f 1 e m130 words
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Article18 1937-05-17 4 London, May 14 TIN Standard. Previous To-day Chan* Spot (afternoon closing price) £249 Forward £246 U18 words
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Article41 1937-05-17 4 RUBBER New York. May 15. Tone Steady Quiet Spot Buyera 20 13 16 20< 8 tll6 Sellera 21 21 July /Sept. Buyers. 21 21 BeUera 213 16 213 16 TIN Standard. Tone Dull Steady Spot 54% 55 +V*41 words
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91 1937-05-17 4 FRASER COMPANY. List Of Current Dividends Singapore, May 15. Total for Company Dividend Books Close financial Date Ex. Div y e r Payable Date t0 dat€ TIN T on" Lahat Mines 12*% Final May 17 t" Raub 10% Int. June 8 June 14 June 9 JJJ Rawang Cone 2*% Int.91 words
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Article144 1937-05-17 4 Notifications In The Gazette AN announcement in this week's Gazette 'es that a despatch has been receiveu *rom the Secretary of State for the Colonies notifying that awards have been made from the Bund provided by the Vrustees of the carnegi:} Corporation of New York to the following144 words
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Article108 1937-05-17 4 German Listeners Sentenced Berlin, May U. TOR forming groups to listen to Moscow T broadcasts a number of perso m *J sentenced to various terms of pen*. {Q prisonment, ranging from two yea" six. at Hamburg to-day on a cliargi "preparing high treason In the passing of sentence108 words
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Article27 1937-05-17 4 Mr. A.~B. Wright, **g$J Officer, Cyprus, has been seln pointmeait as Colonial Sen: p Cyprus in succession to Mr. tershill, who has been appoint Secretary of Palestine.27 words
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Advertisement18 1937-05-17 4 SOUTH iminsii INSUKANCE COMPANY, LTD. Is Your MOT on < 111 fully insured? Nr Tel. 5926, 1, finlayson Green.18 words
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Article1612 1937-05-17 5 Lgaf hu Fraser and Co& Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin 35 6 37 6 35'- 36 6 h Asam Kumbang .pj 59 6 57( 60 ri Austral Malay 2?g 29 28]- 301Aver Hitam jlO i.4oNom1,612 words
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272 1937-05-17 5 U. S. AIRMEN SET UP 3 NEW RECORDS Double Flight Of Atlantic OMASHING three records in their u double flight of the Atlantic, the American aviators, Dick Mm ill and Jack Iambic. wn o flew with film ree cords of the Hindenburg disaster to London, have landed in New York272 words
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Article76 1937-05-17 5 Assault Charge Against "Negro God" New York, May 15. CHARGE of felonious assault against A Father Divine, the nergo preacher who calls himself "God," has been dismissed. Father Divine was acclaimed by a big following of Negroes as their "God," also by his rich wife, "Angel No.76 words
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Article117 1937-05-17 5 Spectator Describes Scenes Outside Palace TI London, May 15. now an enterprising enthusiast got a II first-class vantage point and hoaxed millions was told by the BBC yesterday evening in "A story against ourselves. Last night, when a hundred thousand people were waiting outside Buckingham Palace to acclaim117 words
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Article80 1937-05-17 5 Thrnn Singapore, Saturday porn Songkla and Cholburi are at are. sent lying In the Outer Roads until their departure to Bangkok on Monday to join the Siamese Navy. *^ol ,fc ir V lfcn,y and of i ff ross tonnage 01 437 each; thu se three vessels comnlere80 words
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Article203 1937-05-17 6 Earnings Sufficient For Expenditure WORKING on a capital of $1,405,435, all of which is invested, the Singapore Silver Jubilee Fund earned $46,198 up to the end of December last, permitting of a monthly expenditure of $3,500 on relief, without touching capital, for the nine months from203 words
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Article71 1937-05-17 6 Towards Britain And U.S.A. Washington, May 15. i VIGOROUS new orientation of German policy in the United States is expected as a result of the arrival of the new Ambassador, Herr Dieckhoff. succeeding Herr Luther, who will tour California and the Orient before returning to Germany. Diplomatic circles71 words
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Article177 1937-05-17 6 SELLING Singapore, May 15. London T.T. 24 Ll6 London demand 2,4 1 16 London 4 months' sight 24* Lyons demand 1275 Hamburg demand 14 1* Nev: York demand 57 5 8 Montreal demand 57 716 Batavia demand 104 3 4 demand 104* /Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon demand 154 5177 words
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Article200 1937-05-17 6 Singapore, May 14. 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. (Siam) "White"' No. Al $226 R. (Siam) "White Rice" No. 1 $213 R. (Siam) "White Rice" No. 2200 words
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Article144 1937-05-17 6 I Democrat Party Leaders Dismayed Washington. May 14. DISMAY at the strength of the Congressional revolt against President Roosevelt's Supreme Court reform programme is stated to have been expressed by Congressional Democratic leaders when they met Mr. Roosevelt to-day on his return from his holiday. Tlie President.144 words
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Advertisement126 1937-05-17 6 Nederlandsche HandelMaatse happiji* N.V. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1824. Paid Up Capital I 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. PAUW126 words
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Advertisement60 1937-05-17 6 OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED FPEE yourselves from the FEAR cf 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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Advertisement230 1937-05-17 6 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Established in 1880 Capital Subscribed (Fully Y.lOOOOO, 0 00 Reserve Fund T. 130.900.***** 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 De* BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated in China by230 words
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Article, Illustration48 1937-05-17 7 NIGHT TURNS INTO DAY FOR CORONATION CELEBRATIONS IN SINGAPORE Some Pictures Of The Illumination Taken By The Tribune Camera-Man. The Municipal Offices. (Tribune). St. Joseph's Institute. (Tribune). Supreme Court and P.W.D. Offices. (Tribune). Raffles Museum. (Tribune). Pylons— Stamford Ro*d wit* S.R.C. in the background. (Tribune). Empress Place. (Tribune).48 words
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Advertisement237 1937-05-17 8 I POSITIVELY LAST DAY OF EXTENDED SEASON! I HOLIDAY MATINEE TO-DAY 3-15 I AT nn: CAPITOL nn m^^F^ fl v Vs«sir /fl BK ■> I/n ■O f <~» .^n v K^' l l/JH gm\mmm\\\VOm m^immMm^W W '."sl ft «7WW mn L«fl *Ht Unf ■#j > jp liW. d El^B mJmJmJtTmwmm237 words
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Advertisement198 1937-05-17 8 I Look! A Great Screen Hit Brought Baek |ALHAMBKa| OPENING TO-DAY at 3 .~13 Sweeping across the screen just as Dickens f^\ himself would have wished it his bestyh-\ beloved love story made into a $1,000,000 film sensation by the producers of "Mutiny I on the Bounty" and "David Copperfield"!198 words
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Article384 1937-05-17 9 Police Gain Upper Hand Glasgow. .ANG warfare, hitherto one of the I buckets blots tfn Glasgow's repu- n is being rapidly stamped out. C the firTt g tir4 in many years, the Jure actively backed up by the city nStrates. have gained the upper hand n384 words
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Article58 1937-05-17 9 Mr. R Paterson Wilson, Chief Constable of West Sussex, has gained the first prize in the police gold medal essay competition, onen to nolice officers of England and the Empire, for a 10,000-worc contribution on "What steps can be taken, either by legislation or by police action, towards improving the58 words
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Article123 1937-05-17 9 They Must All Keep Fit Istanbul. FOLLOWING the example of Great Brir tain, Turkey "is to lauch a "Keep Fit" campaign. Under the title, "Union of Ataturk's Young People", all the young men and girls of Turkey between the ages of 16 and 21 are to be enrolled123 words
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Advertisement118 1937-05-17 9 ALHAMBRA Wednesday A HEARTFUL OF ROMANCE! .ftarMfoTof' J' J J** A carload of JB|J«: wtA 4 jmgkA wmbk Wmr Obi v4Tsj% "lit H/^ftkWSJ^WSaiW ALSO Exclusive Official Motion Pictures of the Sensational Heavy Weight Contest Mj^k Between fa^^ JOE LOUIS fl A < Detroit's Sensational Kw brown Bomber i and MT118 words
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Advertisement151 1937-05-17 9 PAVILION M EXT C lIAIVCE PW& f Sinking Otuwfid Songjfils HEELS Louis bor ell ROBERT FLEMYNG I Directed b^ SONNIE HALE I A CAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE Words Music bj Gordon Revel tfBnMMMnMBOMIMftKMMHnatfHMIMMMIfeMHi^^ Opening To-Morrow at the CAPITOL Warner Bros 9 Hilarious Screen Version of the Record-Breaking Stage Comedy "THE SCREEN151 words
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Article888 1937-05-17 10 OUR LONDON MARKET REVIEW BY AIR MAIL Outlook For Shares Commodities: Tin Market Waiting For U. S.; Good Trade Demand For Rubber (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 7. WITH the beginning of the new ac- count London Stock markets witnessed an almost unexpected resurrection from the depths of the888 words
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Article247 1937-05-17 10 Forty Hour-Week And "No Tips" Demand Paris. IN 80 towns of Francs, workers in hotels cafes and restaurants are holdm? meetings to demand the immediate aD plication of the 40-hour week, the suo pression of tips, and the abolition of private employment agencies. They propose247 words
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Advertisement151 1937-05-17 10 is pleased THE STANDARD SIZE OF KhJI I, ENGLAND'S I HIGHEST CLASS i I^MAI T CIGARETTE fegggl Malaya's favourite luxury cigarette has always been Black White, magnum size. Now for the first time, f Malaya is enjoying the Standard size 45 cents for STANDARD SIZE tins of 50. Made in151 words
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Article, Illustration157 1937-05-17 11 Prince Bazu Cantacuzmo, member of a well-known Rumanian family, recently made an r/ttempt to break the London-Cape record in a Caud-ron-Renault two-engined racing plane. The Prince had the financial backing of the Rumanian people. The plane was fitted with the latest equipment and157 words
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Article301 1937-05-17 12 MORNING TRIBUNE HONOURS LIST Singapore: Monday, May 17, 1937. T»HE presentation of the 0.8.E. to Mr. Leong Sin Nam, a Perak State Councillor and philanthropist, which was specially announced on Saturday, after the Coronation Honours had been published, may perhaps be welcomed as a belated recognition of the need which301 words
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Article662 1937-05-17 12 WEDNESDAY'S celebrations in connection with the Coronation will long remain green in the memories of the people of Kuala Lumpur. The day was a gala day in every sen^r of the word and far surpassed the Jubilee in the gorgeousness of the decorations and the number and variety662 words
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Article257 1937-05-17 12 Rev. T. Runyan. pastor of Wesley Church, has returned to Ipoh after a short stay at Maxwell's Hill. Miss Aileen Wong, the Singapore Stale badminton player, is engaged to Mr. Oi'i Ing Djoe, of Probolinggo, Java. Miss Ruth Harvey has arrived in Ipoh from the U.S.A. She is joining257 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-05-17 12 A special Coronation photograph of King George VI. The King tf wearing the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet. (Planet News).22 words
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Article1193 1937-05-17 13 SIDE BODY OF STRANGLED GIRL Young Man On Trial For Murder; Witness Faints Leighton Buzard, Beds. rrvnpFns of people tried to crowd into the little court-rom here to i the police case against a young local man accused of murdering a ose strangled and1,193 words
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Article264 1937-05-17 13 Serious Effects On Tin Industry THE serious nature of the effect cf the new National Defence Contribution tax on the rubber picturing companies was evidenced by the estimates given by Mr. H J Welch, Chairman of th? London As-iatin Ruo'ier and Produce Company, at yesterday's264 words
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Article132 1937-05-17 13 Serves India's Newest Province Calcutta THE newly constituted Indian province of Orissa can possibly claim to have the smallest postman in the world In its service. He is Dhoopana Kamanna aged 48 but only 3 feet 9 inches in height. During a recent visit to Parlakimedl. a town132 words
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Article, Illustration76 1937-05-17 13 The "Royal Oak" is here seen leaving Plymouth for Spain to relieve the battle-cruiser "Hood" from he/ patrol duties in Spanish waters in connection with the non-Interveniioii agreement. "Hood", the world's largest warship, is to return to home waters to take part in the Coronation naval review. Several da>s ago76 words
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Article177 1937-05-17 13 People Who Are Returning (From Our Own Correspondent) r (Bv Air Mail) London, May 3. ADMIRAL Sir Percy Addison, K.8.E., A C.8., C.M.G.. who was responsible for the provision of the nev machinery and for the layout of the workshops at the new Singapore dockyard has just177 words
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Advertisement25 1937-05-17 13 THETRUB TONIC FOOO Obtfl inobfc «f «tf ChwnJtu orW Siw I B -3%^^Mb™! ii i i.urwi- 5933 'S~n\\ Teleirraphie Addrew: PHONE 5934,^ M *^v GOODWOOD25 words
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Article, Illustration349 1937-05-17 14 LONDON WITHOUT BU ES DURING THE STRIKE The Court of Inquiry appointed by the Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Brown, began its investigations into the bus strike at the Middlesex Guildhall, London. Lord Ashfield and Union officials attended. Here we see the Court of Inquiry in session. On left is349 words
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Advertisement43 1937-05-17 15 THE REAL INVESTMENT... WONDERFUL VALUE IN JEWELLERY SET WITH PRECIOUS STONES DIAMONDS EMERALDS SAPPHIRES —RUBIS, etc.— THE BIGGEST ASSORT- MENT. EVER SEEN OF RINGS BROOCHES CLIPS EARRINGS BRACELETS ETC., etc. RENE ULLMANN Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. Opened up to fi pm. everyday including Saturdays—43 words
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Article, Illustration951 1937-05-17 16 FAIR WEATHER FURNITURE to-tlav wm brave Ihe element* and talk about furniture for living in the open To get back to the grown-ups .we show in our illustrations several new and old designs that are suitable for a lazy afternoon in the garden. The hammock chair shown in the top951 words
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Article, Illustration43 1937-05-17 17 For the sun porch or verandah this glider couch provides luxurions comfort. It has spring cushions for the seat and just ordinary ones for the back. Made of light wood it is easily portable so that N could be moved into the garden.43 words
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Advertisement85 1937-05-17 17 s Maison Marcelle t For a Natural J &&&%£%B. Permanent tmm\mT.m\\ m mi. m r^ I \WiiW' Wavc i *$M Try our ,atest I I W^T point-winding j V system J J H A 35 Stamford Rd. Tel. 4807 Prop. J. KOOY. •J»^~ ''^••aammmtaaa^ammtmn A CLAMOROUS O IV X TAILORED85 words
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Advertisement21 1937-05-17 17 ASK FOR PHCENIX Coronation Cup A GREAT DRINK FOR A GREAT OCCASION 'PHONE J 3463 THE PHOENIX AERATED WATER WORKS I21 words
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Advertisement144 1937-05-17 17 A TOI HIS is SHOPPING? FURNITURE PASKOE'S LTD. WILL FURNISH YOUR HOME ON EASY TERMS. STATIONER GLOVER 9 Detective Fiction Arcade, LIBRAR Y lapere. BOOKSHOP~ THE HAY SYSTEM MENU J BOOK by DORIS M. L. GRANT $3-00. .Over 400 lunch or dinner menus with 200 accompanying recipes, together with seven-day144 words
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Advertisement72 1937-05-17 17 CAMERAS AND FILMS 111 PR Y CLEANING Burtol Quick Cleaners fr sanie day service Goods handed in by 10 a.m. can be collected by 6 p.m. same T0 A A ent: H B WINTER, 20, Battery Road, Singapore. I VIM, Orchard Ita Fticu« 777* I EYES Eye Examinations, Eyeglasses Exclusively.72 words
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POSTAL INTELLIGENCE
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81 1937-05-17 18 British Woman Delegate's Speech At International Liberal Congress At Luxemburg Luxemburg. THE British woman delegate, Miss F. L Josephy, spoke on "youth and the defence of democracy" when the congress of the international entente of the radical, liberal and democratic parties met here. Britain, France, Denmark, Holland. Belgium and Luxemburg81 words
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Article264 1937-05-17 18 American Companies Raise Fares THE Panama Pacific. Dollar and Grace Lines, operators of passenger liners in tie intercoastal trade, have raised th^.r rates, according to formal announcements made in New York. The three lines claimed that increased costs in fuel, supplies and labour had coupieci the264 words
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Article177 1937-05-17 18 "Morro Castle 9" Capt. Warms Regains His "Ticket" New York. fAPTAIN William F. Warms, cleared CM t charges of negligence in connect^ with the "Morro Castle" ship disaster, has regained his master's licence It was taken from him in Februan 1935 The New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company, which177 words
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Advertisement472 1937-05-17 18 _J ==^frn i 3|T n "'l'l BYl&Oand BRITISHTnDIA. LINES Outwards. Due Doe Tonnage Spore. Tonnage S'pore. 1937. 1937. NALDERA 16,000 May 21 KAISAR-I-HIND 11,500 July 2 CARTHAGE 15,000 June 4 RAJPUTANA 17,000 July 16 BHUTAN 6,100 June 5 RANPURA 17,000 July 30 BEHAR 6,000 June 14 BURDWAN 6,070 July 31472 words
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Advertisement141 1937-05-17 18 W. Y. K. LINE GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS CUNARD WHITE STAR, LTD. (Incorporated in Japan). To LONDON, via Penang, Colombo, Aden, Port Said, Marseilles ft Gibraltar. s.s. "FUSHIMI MARU" May 27 s.s. "HAKAZAKI MARU" June 10 m.s. TERUKUNI MARU June 23 s.s. "HAKUSAN MARU" July 8 Kates to lst Class tnd141 words
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Miscellaneous201 1937-05-17 18 STEAMER MAIL DESPATCHES TO-DAY rOR PER DATS AND TIMI Medan Op ten Noort May 17 9 am Pengerang Aik Soon 17 9 Java. South-West Sumatra, S.-East ,IJI Borneo. Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly Both H 17 n Tandjong Pandan Both n 17 u an TO-MORROW U.S.A. (ParceLs only* President Pierce201 words
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Advertisement647 1937-05-17 19 THE HARROURj Xew French Cruisers Speed Trials On Northwest Coast Of France Paris. Three new French cruisers, the Montcalm, Georges Leygues and Gloire. are carrying out their trials on the Glenans course off Lorient, on the north-west coast of France. The sailing of the Georges Leygues from Saint Nazaire has647 words
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Advertisement421 1937-05-17 19 JrSiV^- T0 FRENCH p ORTS Jf J jK^ HOMEWARDS. OUTWARDS. i (from Marseilles) i DECADE F r Salg n T Urane Hai P hon May 18 ANGO Jw^e 1 j CAP TOURANE M June 15 j June 29 J FARES FROM ANT PLACE. MALAVA TO MARSEILLES $394. \ol SaST" "~^~^T421 words
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Advertisement91 1937-05-17 19 CHINA/ JAPA* LINE .ig cargo vessels with limited Uu> comiortable passenger bccou*moaaticn m.s. ASIA for Manila Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Dalny May 27 m.s. JAVA for JafTa, Haifa, Rotterdam, Hamburg, CopenI hagen, May 23 Fares: To Rotterdam £5i To Manila $81 Roundtrip SporeChina Japan and back (abt. 7 weeks)91 words
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Article, Illustration84 1937-05-17 20 INDIAN WARSHIP ARRIVES IN THE THAMES TO ATTEND CORONATION REVIEW The "Indus." pride of the Indian Navy, ha, arrived in the Thames near T«v«r Bridge, "n She* ta represent nation Naval Review at Spithead on May SO. The "Indus" has been re-pamted wh.te wrth yeHo* n 7 n m^ cc84 words
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Miscellaneous2033 1937-05-17 21 t" Programme Of B. M. B. C. iMM Mi M»i%MMMO| Singapore Station On 225 Metres -^rmmmm~~o~^~~r*^~~r m -~~~~~~~-o~~o*~ mm^m^m^^^mmmm^^^ fy TO-DAY Tijah. Chrachup, Miss Naimah. Rayuaa A m* irf'i^"^'^ Ibu (Sengkawang), Miss Julia. Batu 6.00 p.m. Malay Music (Gramophone pechah. Che Norlia. Ketapang, Miss JuB' dim. Kill DirC the Loreley,2,033 words
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Article414 1937-05-17 22 Court Scene Over Cheque Clerkenwell. "THIS ll one of those cases where it is I well to make little comment." remarked Judge Earengey when deciding a case at Clerkenwell in which he heard something of how bottle parties are run. A claim for £82 was made by414 words
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Article127 1937-05-17 22 Volksrust, Transvaal. rl snake was enough to destrov the peace on the balcony of a house in Volksrust, Transvaal, where a woman and two men were having tea. On its appearance the woman filed into the house and one of the men killed the four-foot-long127 words
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Article133 1937-05-17 22 In Honour Of Hikers' Day j Cologne. JIN extinct volcano in the Eifel district of Rhenish Prussia is to erupt again —this time artificially. The crater is to be filled with inflammable substances, which will be ignited To spectators it will appear that the volcano is133 words
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Article, Illustration40 1937-05-17 22 The Coronation Trophy race was the inaugural event of the new Crystal Palace road racing track, London. Many famous drivers entered for the event which gave 140 miles of racing. Our picture shows the start of the race. (Planet News).40 words
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Article213 1937-05-17 22 Brilliant Ex-Student Charged With Theft DESCRIBED as a brilliant young exstudent who had let dow n his father, an engine-driver, after the latter had made many sacrifices to give his son a good education. Norman Kipling. 23. of Burbank-street, West Hartlepool, appeared at Newcastle. He was charged213 words
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Article103 1937-05-17 22 Ceylon 9 s New Air Station i From Our Own Correspondent) (By Air Maili London. May b. FE £400.000 scheme for a completely equipped air station at Trincomalee the strategic naval air base in Ceylon is progressing rapidly. A cable announces that the first R.A.F airplanes will103 words
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Advertisement122 1937-05-17 22 Help Kidneys Clean pot Poisonous Acids Tour Kidneys have nine million liny tubes or niters which are endangered by cheap, Irritating drugs or neglect. Unknown to you, weak Kidney*, may be the real causa VL y ur (J< UlnK "P N'BhU, Nervousness, l>iar.in« sh. Swollen Ankles, Bladder Troubto, Headaches Backache,122 words
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Advertisement23 1937-05-17 22 I A S/INDEM7IMS I I POPTS sherries! I mM Wy^Z >.^' v4 "y -^B b- j/ i VCa-1/ /^n^^ f JH Mr// v ****\3^B23 words
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527 1937-05-17 23 CORONATION BALL AND COSTUME PARADL SEA VIEW HOTEL SUCCESSFUL CHARITY FIWCTIOX BN SATIKDAY Singapore, Sunday. rri Sea View Hotel was packed and i parity was taxed to its utmost ir d ay night when the Coronation n d Costume Parade was held in I the Children's Aid Society. It L527 words
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Article352 1937-05-17 23 Fine Display In Kota Bahru fORONATION Day was observed with JJ the greatest enthusiasm in Kota Bahru, capital of tlie Unfederated State cf Kelantan. The whole town was decorated with flags, bunting, arches. pylons and decorations of all descriptions. From the balconies of the large Government352 words
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Article282 1937-05-17 23 Danish Reception In Singapore Singapore, Saturday. VBOUT 600 invitations were sent out for. and nearly everyone of the invited 1 guests attended, the reception given this morning by the Danish Community of Singapore at the Adelphi Hotel roof garden, on the occasion of the Silver282 words
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Article20 1937-05-17 23 Major-General Garnet Hughes, who commanded the sth Canadian Division in France in 1917-18, has died at the age of 56.20 words
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697 1937-05-17 23 Vote For Continuation Of Rubber Restriction After 1938 Singapore, Saturday. ABOUT 50 Chinese members of the n Johore Planters' Association, representing about 80,000 acres, voted unanimously for the continuation of rubber regulation after 1938. at a meeting held yesterday at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of697 words
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Article372 1937-05-17 23 1 Coronation Celebration At Goodwood i I Singapore, Saturday. "THE hope of a greater future lies in 1 the assurance that a worthy son I of a worthy father cannot but guide the Empire to a worthier existence." This was the sentiment expressed by Mrs. J. T. N.372 words
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Article67 1937-05-17 23 The Three Kings at Basle, one of the mt Is i n t mOSt famous of Swl mns, has just been reopened. It was closed a year ago to be demolished, but new proprietors decided to rebuild it on a modern plan without changing its hisSmr? PM raCter and to67 words
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Article50 1937-05-17 23 A granite memorial tablet which is to be placed on the monument to be erected in Scotland to the memory of Mr R. B. Cunningham Graham was handed to the British Minister in Montevideo recently by th« Uruguayan Minister of Education. On th e tablet is carved the word "Uruguay."50 words
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Article, Illustration1920 1937-05-17 24 I BUSY TIME FOR STEWARDS: WAS CON CON BLOCKED? I Miss Singapore Pays $126: Many Close Finishes Singapore, Saturday. THE feature of to-day's races at Bukit Timah. the fourth day of the Singapore Turi Club Summer (Governor's Cup> meeting, was the exciting finishes seen in1,920 words
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Advertisement40 1937-05-17 24 9k Bm mm Wt mB mW Immrvf&mmlmWmwZ'- S3 mWj t JM tX3 w^ HP^^ St^^^B mt Jfuz \J\ L. for -uoti/r.*LAGONDA ALVIS BENTLEV ROLLS ROYCE— SINGER SPORTS— S.S. JAGUAR LUBRICATION BY SHELL Asiatic Petroleum Co., (S.S.) Ltd. WP <? ,14 m40 words
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Article, Illustration1339 1937-05-17 25 0 1l WILL VANDAL PROVE TOO GOOD? Heavy Going May Cause Some Upsets To -Day Till fifth race in to-day's card of eight events, is for the Governs C up. Carrying stakes amounting to $4,000 plus a valuable Iv the event promises to be1,339 words
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Article47 1937-05-17 25 Race I— Blue and White E\.*.dse Me Race 2 High Form Saiad Race 3 Jack Druce Staybritc Race 4— Lock Tulla Numero Treize Race s— Plue Peter Vandal Race 6— Fair Betty Jacatra Race 7— Jubilee Star Pay Out Race B— Burraneer Clifton Lad47 words
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Article1729 1937-05-17 26 INTER-STATE CRICKET Perak's First Day Lead (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, May 15. PI.R.AK won the toss against Penang in the inter-State cricket match Mag played here, and Ipoh took first lease of a perfect wicket. T. M. Hart, who captains the side, opened the1,729 words
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Article746 1937-05-17 26 COLONY LEAD IN GUILLEMARn CUP States On Top In McCabe Reay Contest Singapore. Monday. PROGRESS in the Guillemard Cup and the McCabe Reay Cup tennis competition between the Straits Settlements and the Malay States was interrupted by rain yesterday afternoon. A good start was made on Saturday on tne Y.M.C.746 words
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Article299 1937-05-17 26 Last Day Marred By Accidents Singapore, Sunday THE last day of th e Cycling Carnival held at Jalan Besar Stadium this afternoon was sadly marred by tt: casualties. The accidents occurred in the t mil? Open Championship. Mohd. R hid was injured suffering from a h I wound299 words
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Article21 1937-05-17 26 Nuvolari. the Italian racna mo_ &t crashed into a tree when pra( Turin recently. His left aria .al ribs were fractured.21 words
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Miscellaneous29 1937-05-17 26 TSie Tides TODAY: 141 lA, 8 ft. 2 ins.; 4.35 t> 7 ft. 2 ins in lOMtOW: 355 a.m.. 7 ft. 7 ins; 5.1! pm, 7 ft. 2 ins.29 words
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Article2050 1937-05-17 27 Clarke Cup Stays At S.R.C. oaiN CAUSES ABANDONMENT AT K INTERESTING STAGE fine Bowling By Sabapathy And Sundram Singapore, Sunday. atm ofter only an hour's play this morning caused the Clarke Cup cricket R wrh between Europeans and the Rest to b e abandoned as a draw just at when2,050 words
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Article172 1937-05-17 27 Rain Stops Play At Home I London, May 15. DAIN ruined the majority of the first class and county championship midweek cricket matches played in England, and caused abandonment of several games, including that of the New Zealanders, who were playing the second match of their tour,172 words
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Article114 1937-05-17 27 Tournament Re-Starts On Wednesday rNNIS will be resumed at the S.C.C. on Wednesday' next when the following tournament ties will be played. Mixed Doubles Handicap: W. H. Droogleever and Mrs. J. V. S. Brooke (15.3> v. Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Hutchinge (ser.); Mr. and Mrs.114 words
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Article27 1937-05-17 27 Soccer International At Oslo Oslo, May 14. j^| ENGLAND defeated Norway 6— at soccer to-day before a crowd of 25,000 people in cold drizzling Reuter27 words
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Article751 1937-05-17 28 BUT JAPANESE ALWAYS DANGEROUS Gabuco-Dalgo Match Declared "No Contest" Mortell beat Sakamoto on points. Gabuco vs. Dalgo, declared no contest. Nerva beat Carpentier in fourth round. -v Hendricks beat Black Diamond on points. i(By "Referee") yEARLY always a Singapore boiing H programme gives rise *t~751 words
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Article137 1937-05-17 28 Singapore Golf Club Draw r! following ar e the draw and starting times for the Navy Challenge Cup competition to be played at Bukit Timah on Monday afternoon May 17. 245 Mrs. D F. Brown Comdr. H. C Ainslie (Garrison) v. Mrs I W P. Douglas H.137 words
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Article28 1937-05-17 28 The replay for the Keppel Ladies Monthly Medal (Spoon) for May resulted in a win for Mrs. J. F. Carr with a score of 44 —18=26.28 words
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Article38 1937-05-17 28 Mr. Pirow, the South African Minister for Defence, speaking in Capetown recently, announced that the Government would undertake a physical education campaign throughout the country on lines similar to the plan described in the recent British White Paper.38 words
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Article307 1937-05-17 28 St. Andrew's Trounce Anglo-Chinese 1 Singapore, Saturday. DLAYING criclet on the St. Andrew* ground to-day the St. Andrew* team scored a good victory over ni Anglo-Chinese School, scittling the lattel t( i T h^ e l e 54 r uns and c °mi>illng a score of 150 themselves.307 words
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Article265 1937-05-17 28 PROBABLY the first gift of its kind, a donation of $3,000 bas been made to the Singapore Jubilee Fund from the estate of a deceased person, Mr. Tan Seow Kong, who was a member of one of the most weuknown and respected families in Singapore. Mr. Tan265 words
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Advertisement19 1937-05-17 28 A. S. GILES. CITIL NATAL, AND MILITARY TAILOR AND OUTFITTER. No. 6, The Arcade, Singapore. THONE 7904. THE TAILOR.19 words
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