Morning Tribune, 23 December 1937
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Title Section14 1937-12-23 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE VOL. 2.— No. 277. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, December 23, 1937. FIVE CENTS.14 words
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Article131 1937-12-23 1 Complaint To m HONGKONG WATERS VIOLATED Attack On Chinese Customs Vessel London, Dec. 22. THE violation of Hongkong territorial waters on Dec. 11 is the subject of a complaint m a British note which Sir Robert Craigie has been instructed to deliver to Tokio. A JapaneseReuter - 131 words
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34 1937-12-23 1 London, Dec. 22. The British section of the International Transport Workers' Federation, at a meeting m London today decided to support the policy of a boycott of Japanese goods.— ReuterReuter - 34 words
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157 1937-12-23 1 Shanghai, Dec. 22. A POWERFUL counter offensive against the Japanese forces pressing on Hangchow was launched by Gen. Chang Fah Kwei, the celebrated "Ironsides" commander who has 100,000 troops m the field. Bitter fighting is m progress Meanwhile Japanese troops advancing up theReuter - 157 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-12-23 1 In the many hospitals m war-torn China, foreigners are rendering valuable assistance. Here is a typical picture of a foreign nurse dressing a wounded Chinese refugee.26 words
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104 1937-12-23 1 Arms From Russia To China In 2 Weeks Instead Of Six Months Shanghai, Dec. 22. k total of 700,000 labourers, supervised by thousands of engineers and foremen, are working day and night to build a 3,000 mile road linking Szechuen with Russia, according toReuter - 104 words
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262 1937-12-23 1 Tense Atmosphere In City: Attack Is Inevitable: Exdous Of Inhabitants Canton. Dec. 24. CANTON the cradle of Britain's China trade is waiting with tense excitement for the Japanese thrust from Bias Bay. which is believed inevitable, although no troops have hitherto landed.Reuter - 262 words
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Article101 1937-12-23 1 Tsingtao Fortification Very Strong Tsingtao, Dec. 23. MOST of the remaining Japane <• property m Ttfnftao van s.-t on to to-day including the dormitories tor employees of Japanese mills. Looting was checked with the execution of nine more miscreants and the arrest ol WO other; wto are awaitingReuter - 101 words
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Article25 1937-12-23 1 Pans. Dee. 22 Maryse HUfl retched Calcutta early this morning She DM already abandoned the iang-dlstonce record, but. hopes to beat Japy's Paris-Saigon record ReuterReuter - 25 words
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66 1937-12-23 1 Shanghai, Dec. 22. THE arrival Of winter has brought. about a heavy Increa B m the death rate among the Chine c refugees In Shanghai, the daily average for the pasi three week., being 443, i)i whom 371 were children. Many victims were found frozenReuter - 66 words
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Article103 1937-12-23 1 Sudden Collapse Of Italian Castle Rome. Dec. 22. NINETEEN were killed m a sudden unheralded collapse of the ancient castle of Cusercoll. 16 miles from Morli m tlie .same neighbourhood of Mussolini's country house. The castle Wftlll fell m, stone and mud falling upon four workmen*! houses builtReuter - 103 words
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Article101 1937-12-23 1 New York, Dec; tt tiik Mi co City corn p il pi the New York Time < d th< re that the UniU <i States, Navy have taken tcp to declan proscrib* <\ ana for aeroplane flight i the. difornia region near the Mexican border betwei n Ban i>n goReuter - 101 words
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Advertisement28 1937-12-23 1 ON OTHER PAGES I Page i risers Chase Car 2 Bankruptcy Court 2 19 Child Drowned 18 Rotary Address 18 S.C.R.C. Tournament Dinner 22 Penang Race Weights 2328 words
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Advertisement27 1937-12-23 1 WANT MILK THAT KEEKS J'KKIKCTLY J WITHOUT REFRIGERATION IN ANY CLI.V/TE > THEN GET KLIM POWDERED WHOLE MI'JC. i c i OBTAINABLE EVKKY WHERE j VET/ lIHOS. CO.27 words
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Article174 1937-12-23 2 NIGHT THRILL FOR MOTORISTS Cameron I Iwhlauds j 'From Our Own Correspondent) Tapali. Wednesday. A PARTY of four Chinese travrlliim ■A vi a saloon ear had a thrilling experience last night on the Cameron Highland! road when they wenattacked by tigers. The fart that their eat174 words
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Article92 1937-12-23 2 Saturday, Dec. 18. Group Captain and Mrs. C. R. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. E E. F. Pretty, Mr. and Mrs R. Irvine, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Watheraton, Miss Allen and Lieut. L. P. Cock., dined at Government House. After dinner His Excellency and Lady Thomas and party92 words
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Article169 1937-12-23 2 1600 Million Letters Post Cards London, Dec. 22. THE Post Office provisional sur--1 plus of income over exoendlture for the year endMarch 31 last is £12.350.000. It was B record year m all ways, and the public did £61 000,000 more business with the Post OfficeBritish Official Wireless - 169 words
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Article91 1937-12-23 2 SEREMBAN MARKET SCENE (From Our Own Reporter/ Seremban. Dec. 22. AS a sequel to last nights anti-Japa-nese demonstration m Wallich Street, four young Chinese were produced before the Seremban magistrate this morning, charged with being members of an unlawful assembly and causing mischief. All accused claimed trial, and the case91 words
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170 1937-12-23 2 Bankrupt's Discharge Not Granted Singapore, Wednesday. THE application of Liew Kian Kee a partner m the now insolvent firm ot Chop Pan Thye Foh, for h is 'discharge from bankruptcy was refused by Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell In the Bankrupt^ Court to^^ Official Assignee,170 words
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Article331 1937-12-23 2 Wife Says Allowance Was Singapore, Wednesday. Mr Wee Ban Cheng, formerly a storekeeper m the employ of Messrs. MacAlister Co., Ltd was the defendant m a case brought by his wire, Madam Chia Swan Neo for maintenance heard to-day by Mr. L. C. Gon, the Fifth Magistrate. Mr331 words
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Article87 1937-12-23 2 London. Dec The text of a message to British authorities at Shanghai from the uniiw States Ambassador has just been Pushed, and expresses appreciation of tish co-operation with American* connection with the sinking of the Panwj particularly mentioning the assistam rendered by Admiral Holt. Cap"'" O'Donnell and theReuter - 87 words
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Article201 1937-12-23 2 Mr. David Fran kel Back From Long Four Singapore, Wednesday MR. David Frankel. the well-known Singapore resident, returned Singapore to-day, accompanied by his wife and daughter, after a nine-months tour of Europe and America. He cam* back via Japan and Hongkong, and one of his impressions of201 words
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Article205 1937-12-23 2 Municipal Committee's Recommendation THE following decisions were reached at a meeting of Committee No. 5 o: the Singapore Municipal Commissioners Recommended, by a majority, tha; where no financial commitment has ye: been incurred electricity supply mains or sub-mains shall, on application, be laid free of charge provided that205 words
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Advertisement47 1937-12-23 2 »t I IT, ••••■•••••••••••••••nTT*! :::;c:i.":r::iirt!Jssfi»i:!nii";^:P: M£" HEALTH 11 VIGOUR I I VITALITY 1 pjp TIIE.>E are some of the many benefits to be had from taking ALVO-ECSTASIN. The reliable but harmless Rejuvenation cure Hjj for men women. ALVO-ECSTASIN 1 ::j UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS CORPIi.JJH 9 Robinson Road. i::!iiliniiii"ini:iniii!!il!Hr:nil:niin"lir;!?:l?Si:liiiiliiiii:47 words
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Article353 1937-12-23 3 mage Of A Call APPROXIMATELY a call a day has been booked through the radio- telephone service between Malaya and! London since the inception of the ser- l vice. This is considered to be a gratify- ing start and as people get used to the idea of doing353 words
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Article244 1937-12-23 3 'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 21. THE wedding was solemnized at the residence of Wan Ibrahim bin Idat Jalan Abdul Samad, Johore Bahru. on Dec. 16 of Wan Mohamed bu. .\yah. of the Forest Department, Johere Bahru. and son of Capt. Wan Xgah of the244 words
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Article41 1937-12-23 3 Versailles Dec. 22. General Audbe Chief of Staff of the French Military Air Force, is suspected to be .suffering: from concussion M a result of his car colliding wit)? another car. He has been unconscious for two hours- British Official WirelessBritish Official Wireless - 41 words
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Article250 1937-12-23 3 Javanese Mandate Fined At Jolwre 'From Our Own Correspondents Johore Bahru, Dec. 21. Jabir bin Hashim, a Javanese employ- t?t P aS M? ai dO T re vOnu On SunKei Tekon X Esr^J\i days ri by Sh^h Abu Bakar (Second Magistrate), on a charge o having been m250 words
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Article41 1937-12-23 3 Information has been received by telegraph that 653 state-aided labourers will arrive to-day by s.s. "Rohna". It is expected that 219 will be sent to Pulau Jerejak and the balance will proceed to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.41 words
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Article183 1937-12-23 3 Wheeler And Woolsey At The Alhambra A maniacal masterpiece of buffoonery" very well describes the splitting comedy riot, "On Agam-OfT Again," with those inimitable fund Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, which had a very successful premiere at the Alhambra Theatre, yesterday "The Cuckoot" arc cast as partners183 words
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Article270 1937-12-23 3 (Jiiini I ihiuikcn By y m Our Own Reporter) Panang, Wednesday. Cmiina is now lighting ft»r the i jto exist as an Independent nation Though the Japanese arc now m poatetsion of .superior armaments, they will no longer do no alter these ate exhausted by a protracted270 words
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Advertisement112 1937-12-23 3 ETON HIGH SCHOOL (Junction of Selegie Rd. and Short St There are vacancies m all classes from Primary to the Senior Cambridge. Shorthand, Book-keepine and Typewriting nlso taught FREE OF CHARGE m the HIGHER standards. ENROL NOW. Apply The Principe SilviVrin DOES G R O U II A I R112 words
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Advertisement130 1937-12-23 3 MUAR NAN YANG HOTEL AGENTS. Express Service A times daily. 1. HAI CHEW HOTEL, 35, Beach Road. Singapore Tel: 3015 2. NAN YANG HOTEL, 41. Jalan Maha rani. Muar. Tol. 156. 3 NAN CH/»NG HOTEL, 84 Bum i Raya, Malacca. Tel: 92. 1. Singapore to Muar, Malacca XI. at 7.00130 words
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Article53 1937-12-23 4 Previous To-day Change T«n!! BER SUIdK Dull lone 7 c w; Spot Buyers 75U6 J^W Sellers < 7 h Ist Forward (Jan.) Buyers 75J18 75 16 Sellers 7 7 if, 7;|h JD 2nd Forward (Feb.) Buyers 7;„ 7'« Sellers 77 6 7 7 6 3rd Forward (Apr. June)53 words
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Article79 1937-12-23 4 London, Dec. 21i Previous To-day Change PALM OIL (Malaya) In bulk Dec. Jan. shipt. £18-10-0 ttlfcn Unchanged COPRA (Straits F.M.S.) Jan Shipment £14-12-6 value £14-11-3 sellers SAGO FLOUR (Sarawak) 8 9 sellers S.lO'i sellers Dec (Jan. shipment. o j itntrr.s n T/\PIOCA (Ist quality) tt (Singapore, Dec. Shipment "3 seller79 words
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Article101 1937-12-23 4 London. Dec. 22 Previous To-day Change Dunlop Rubber 2-7, 77 4 U 3H General Electric «U-ii 2 TS4^ Imperial Chemical Industries f* T S n^° h bacco SV. 1 rtllfjiu uunu O j. '77-1 i fnnadian Pacific 8 8 8 Rubber Plan Investment Trust 286 28 9101 words
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886 1937-12-23 4 TIN DISAPPOINTMENTS: BLEAK OUTLOOK Rubber Market Also Uneventful, Says Fraser Co. In Weekly Report MESSRS. Fraser and Co.'s weekly report on the share market, dated Dec. 21, states: During the week under review public interest as far as the international situation is concerned has centred chiefly on the incidents and886 words
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Article68 1937-12-23 4 London, Dec. 22. Previous To-day Change TT. on Paris (closing middle rate) 147. 13 147.18 +05 TT on Amsterdam (closing middle rate* 8.99 116 8.98 15 16 -t- 8 TT on Shanghai (closing selling rate) 12 932 Unchanged TT on Hongkong (closing selling rate) 13 116 Unchanged T.T.68 words
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Article27 1937-12-23 4 TIN Standard London, Dec. 22. UN Standard Previous To-day Change Spot (afternoon closing price) £187 3 4 £139 3 4 +2 toward £186^ £189 +2U27 words
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Advertisement60 1937-12-23 4 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED FREE yourselves from the FEAfc of BURGLARS by keeping you VALUABLES (jewellery or import ant documents) m SAFE BOXEI m our VAULTS at CHIN/ BUILDING, CHULIA STREEI SINGAPORE. You hold YOUR OWN KEYS, am ONLY YOU can have access v these safe boxes, so that SAFETY60 words
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Advertisement14 1937-12-23 4 1 SOI 111 mcinsii INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. PASSENCER*§ BACGAGI Tt'l. 5926, l!, Finlayson Green14 words
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Article769 1937-12-23 5 STOCKS SHARES Issued By Fraser Company Singapore. Dec. 22, 5 p.m. Ampat Bu f^ S A^sam Kumbang 32 2 o? 2 Austral Malay 50 Ayer Hitam 25 6 27 r Weng 085 1 1 Tin 23 9 24 6 t Selangor 1 50 ma Malay 2 b 3 27 c769 words
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Article167 1937-12-23 5 LYALL EVATT'S QUOTATIONS Batu Selangor 1.52 157 Hongkong Tin 25 26 -xd Hong Fatt 107 1.11 Kramat 116 12 -xd Kamunting Tin 11|- 12 Killinghall 18- 19 -xd Katu 24 6 25 6 Kuchai 147 1.52 Larut HI- 12Lingui 1.70 1.80 London Tin 3 9 4 6 Mambau 0.60 0.67167 words
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Article52 1937-12-23 5 Singapore, w< Wing-commander k b. Lloyd, who is m command of the No 204 <GR.) Squadron of flying boats which are 0:1 their way to Australia, arrived fro.n Penan^ .shortly after noon to-day. He ranie m the f'vin" boat whirli was detained m Penan^ due to slight52 words
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Article230 1937-12-23 5 Maynard Co. Ltd. 30.000.000 Int. Apr. 30 Oct. 31 $95 00 $105.00 norn SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int m 104 no rn «V 2 i9O7 F red. IM7 Us°W 10S HO norn Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 «V 4% 1909 red. 1955 fig 0 000230 words
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Advertisement219 1937-12-23 5 S. E LEVY CO. Shanghai, HonK'konj?, Manila, Singapore. Investment Bankers and Brokers m Securities and Commodttht. Daily Foreign Market Cables and Quotation Service. NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE. COMMODITY EXCHANGE} INC. OF. N.Y. NEW YORK COFFEE SUGAR EXCHANGE. I HICAGO BOARD OF TRAD!:. CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGE, SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE HONGKONG SHARE219 words
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239 1937-12-23 6 AT the Singapore unamDer 01 commerce Rubber Associations' *****t Auction held yesterday there were:— CcHuiO^ueu 1,784,772 ID., 7y5.b6 ions. Offered 1,471.589 lb., 656.95 tons. Sold 1,332,131 lb.. 594.70. Spot London 7 5 16cL New York 15 J 8 cents. Kibbed Smoked Sheet Cents239 words
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Article93 1937-12-23 6 Singapore, Wednesday. A young Chinese named Chia Van Chee' appeared before Mr EC. v. Barrett, the Fourth Magistrate this afternoon, on charges of dmm n .1 motor-car m a rash manner at the junction of Pickering Street and China Street on Tuesday, and failing to stop after an93 words
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Advertisement201 1937-12-23 6 -^T^T^IAS HOLIDAY SHOW STARTS TO-NIGHT! PAVILION 6-15 9-15 BOOK EARLY. BRINGS YOU GUSTY, LUSTY Esii^, f; T^^L Vn|^V >^ii Mickey Roon?y Monty Wdoiey Scree* piay by Ch«fp •J^ !]L X^^^i^^B^ Bfo«k«lf, Cyril Hume ancJJlicbard Matbaum. Oriflfftol SN^j| iH^^HtH^iCT^^^^^^^^ The Largest and Brightest West^End t ■^■*i&&" <:^ Show ever brought East201 words
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Advertisement228 1937-12-23 7 vKIJI sH^ ipr^r^?' r v 3* iMMlillli'l'l 1 V-, G l5 bert WHEELER robt WOOLSEY .v 'ON AGAIN OFF AGAIN" RKO'S Non Stop LAUGIi Parade with MARJORIE LORD and PATRICIA WILDEP Extra! Qaumont Britisb New n 1 p- ,^^r~* _0~ '.^r-- i k >^^* *^B New World Cabaret; i Wishing228 words
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Advertisement212 1937-12-23 7 X m \THE OUTSTANDING EVENT of the WEEK S AGAIN DEANNA DURBIN makes the -i Id Rave over her glorious singing! We told you it was a( picture you'd want to UN and AGAIN and i we stand on that i PECTS M IM >!!'. i MALAYA IBI T ;Jpj212 words
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768 1937-12-23 8 Mr Kelbgg's Career: Ex-Farm Boy And Nrw York. Deo. 22. ■B death is announced Mr T Frank »illm K s KHlogß. following a stroke afU-r an operation six we^ks ajro— Reuter. The name of Mr. Frank BUUngS, Kellogg is destined for immortality768 words
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Article218 1937-12-23 8 lF rom Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Monday, v n Nocne Field Ethnograp?*£M Si S Association, present attac 1..- me Eurasian Volunteer Club will on New Year Day at, the *ame pr+ The Indian chamber of Commerce, is rssss "o %^.f' were made by the secretary of She Chamber218 words
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Article445 1937-12-23 8 BRITAIN THE COLONIES No Unnecessary ALTHOUGH the Far Eastern crisis overshadowed all other matters m the debate on foreign affairs m the House of Commons to-night, there were several pointed references to the question of restoration of the former German colonies. The matter has received increasing attention m the homeReuter - 445 words
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55 1937-12-23 8 Barcelona, Dec. 21. TT is officially announced that Teru<l has been captured after a week of bitter fighting m blizzards and severe frosts. Three desperate insurgent attacks are claimed to have been repulsed with losses estimated at forty per cent, of the totalReuter - 55 words
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Article46 1937-12-23 8 Jerusalem, Dec. 21. Over a score of incidents since Friday are reported at police headquarters, ij eluding cases of armed Arabs being killed and wounded m course of military encounters. There has also been <* seizure of a large ouantity of arms and ammunition. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Advertisement21 1937-12-23 8 |THE LAST WORD IN THE ART OF BREWING:! Sole Importern: fThe East Asiatic Company, Limit* d.. j^ BINGAPOU KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG.21 words
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Advertisement20 1937-12-23 9 it's y^' ffS \jn i < J I/T^' *lw^ Advertisement of Henry Waugh Co., ltd, Singapore Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Penan ff.20 words
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301 1937-12-23 10 MORNING TRIBUNE Singapore: Thurs., Dec. 23, 1937. AIR CONDITIONING COX a brief season Singapore is enjoying a spell of cool weather, and those who work m offices flnd their labours the more easy m consequence. For the greater part of the year, however, we are conscious of the fact that301 words
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997 1937-12-23 10 NERVE CENTRE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN Dv. r the tradiol the Knigl Joh] tablished at Valletta, and rounded »Wicra broui Black m the land the Malta ,i ministers to the In tii' i*t British and Internationa ed m and approach* d trouble d r< i ion. ,!iy occupied b :,,ii.s designed997 words
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Article, Illustration74 1937-12-23 10 The Lady Mayoress, l,;u!v Twjimtd, kfl k I hand m m.xm c Mi. v «> Christina! paddings, and had a stir "for luck." Ml Empire 'mils WTttt ii (I ill the puddings, which wer<» mixed with lark brer, i'hoto ihowi t hr adv Majsffcsj of I.ondon, Lady Twyford. ;;ivi»n herPlanet News - 74 words
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Article148 1937-12-23 10 Mr. John L. Woods, the well-known Ipoh lawyer is now at Cameron Highlands for a short holiday. Dr. A. L. Shield, who was until recently Medical Officer, Ipoh, and wafl transferred to Taiping. has returned to Ipoh again as surgeon. Mr. J. m. Noble. Senior Executive Engineer. Muar, is148 words
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Article, Illustration1175 1937-12-23 11 OPENED BY THE Establishment Of New Empire Link London. LUXURIOUS new buildings which will provide a home for main of the future leaders of the British Empire when they visit London to continue their studies have been opened by Queen Mary. They are the first completedPlanet News - 1,175 words
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Article210 1937-12-23 11 British Naval Exploits Recalled w.i k collection of medals associated with n the exploits of Admiral Vernon British Admiral of the IHIh (vnhiry who Introduced the met nire ol rum wati ror sailors called after his nlcknam.( has been lent to the University ol Virginia by210 words
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Advertisement57 1937-12-23 11 a word to the office executive for direct instantaneous conversations with all departments isk imi.ki o.mmink viion sYSMMS. As Supplied To 1 Malaya Trttn Of] FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY MM KOK GEK k O. 55, Stamford Koad, Singapore. 5933 ~A^\ GOODWOOD iIJ U ill r. 4JJ24 f Telcffaphi© Addifsa: rHAKMDfOLI57 words
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Advertisement149 1937-12-23 11 I Obtolnobh »f all Ommisu and Storwt Phone 490 i; SPECIAL OIKIIFSTRAL RBPOBMAIfCSi by KURT BLACH And his European Orchestra Hours during which music will bi played are announced hereunder) ADMISSION FRFE X'MAS i:\K Fri. Dec. 24th. SPECIAL X'MAS KVK DINNER $2.75--eracken, .streamers Balloons X'MAS DAY Sat. Dee. r>th. SPECIAL149 words
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Article, Illustration113 1937-12-23 12 11. M un ,,,v (Eh*. r....nsrl> Xt iniu.ry^"' e^on »H a map sho,vin S the infected area. Planet News rki committee m < har»;e of tin- inquiry Inipecttag the suspected Addington Well, Croydon Left to right Sir Humphrey Kollrston, the eminent physician and Mr. 11. J.Planet News - 113 words
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Article, Illustration192 1937-12-23 13 The Almost Human "Chimp" Us Cecilia Colledfe, the women's world figure skating champion, visited Madame nd'a waxuoiks la London to see model of herself. She is the first skater included ill the famous collection. Photo shows Miss Cecilia Colled^e and irnard Tu<saud with the portrait model of Miss Colledge. PlanetPlanet News - 192 words
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Advertisement65 1937-12-23 13 i FOR 3 christmas Syou will find i hi: largest selections IN DIAMOND KINGS BRACELETS BItOOCUES, etc I AT IRene ILLMAW I WHERE QUALITY and VALUL AHI IKADIIIONAJL I Su«h VVonderlul Ctimtma« ;'rtvMfiiU I were never seen beture m Iftnfa^uit Jhe klcsl ls to couie and rt at Irene ullmann65 words
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Article, Illustration1479 1937-12-23 14 Your Tabie Attractively lhe circus dinner service, on the left was designed In 1) i Laura Knight. The heat-resisting nail air Mfcrcd n washable leather cloth. In the French table-settmu mini. below, note the unusual type of cutlery and the placing of* Ulasses. Top: An attractive modern dining-room.1,479 words
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Article585 1937-12-23 15 THE final touch of distinction to a decorative ensemble is provided by ths floor. Few peole attach enough importance to this vital aspect of comfort and decoration m the home. Carpets are en or linoleum is laid and, m most cases, this suffices, but a great deal585 words
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Advertisement97 1937-12-23 15 BOOKS! BOOKS!! VICKI BALM'S New Book Just Received! A TALE FROM BALI" by Vicki Ban??:. A Tale from Bali is a page from the history of the world's romantic island. It la also the longest and most impressive novel thai the author of Grand Hotel has yet written. The •story97 words
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Advertisement228 1937-12-23 15 A TO! HIS IS SEIOPI'B I GIJIIIC i ■i>" i _m _j i■J'_» i <*•<<>_*> 0 0 ,_0 i_m i ,_m _0 i_o i f~\ tO* CAMERAS WATCH AND FILMS MAKER JUST UNPACKED! JP^^^^^^^^^l Now shipment «»l [■■ttMH^^iVYv. (liristmas <S: l *s?^^' «^li from Peking:. 0^ kbMHflflfl In th(> newest228 words
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Advertisement434 1937-12-23 16 rJr^^ v XT I BY P&OandBRITJSH lINDIAIINES w mm. V ti' WMrf9* Hue 'i i -888T T ©:S- SBi CARTHAGE 15.008 KAW^INDI .7W Mar KAIBAB I HIND 11.500 Feb. 11 %lUn*L P REt llm Fet^ 2 RAN™f E nioOO May 20 Homeward*. I v ii^ftVCS j BEHAR Dec. 22 CARTHAGE434 words
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Advertisement362 1937-12-23 16 I HOMEWARDS. f r^VARELLA For MarseTes Nan tes, St. Nazaire a>rdeaux Feb 4 S DALNY For Marseilles, Nantes. St. Nazaire Bordeaux Feb. 4 OUTWARDS. V (from Marseilles) CAP TOURANE 1 0.0. MERLIN For Saigon Dec. j SQUIER FIBST CLASS KETDRN FARE fl«2. i «l™. P-sage and other Information j apply362 words
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Article141 1937-12-23 17 SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES OR EXPECTED TO ARRJVK KEPPEL HARBOIR Main Wharf: Norseman, ss Lady Denison Pender, Dredger' Kuantan, Gen. v.d. Heyden. Oil Wharf: Nil Coal Wharf: Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Pagar: Albert Dock: Larut. Victoria Dock: Kudat. Keppel Harbour: King's Dock: G. S. Walden141 words
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Article299 1937-12-23 17 U.S. FAR EAST Whole Country Backs Roosevelt Washington. Dec. 21. FE former Republican presidential candidate. Governor Landon. has telepTaohed to President Roose 'Mt nledfinp his full support for the President m any move the latter may make m the present crisis m the Far East. Governor Landon added that th<*299 words
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Article73 1937-12-23 17 Russo-Japanese Pact Extended Moscow, Doc. 21. Trie Soviet has decided to extend for Dnf year tile Fisheries Convention with Japan, due to expire at the end of lot year according to the Tass Agency Japan lia.s requested the Soviet U) prolong the agreement for a year mReuter - 73 words
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Article139 1937-12-23 17 The following pftssei I Furop« are leaving by the BIUC PlUineJ liner Barpedon, which .vi tram Singapore to-day: Mrs j Nathan, Mr A T Brennan 'for Colombo*, Mr and Mil B. A Blackball, lira Ifaaon, Miss Forrest, Bishop Hudson, Mr L W Tivy. Mr W j139 words
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Article33 1937-12-23 17 London l>e« 21. TIN British cruiser II MS UHhus.i reports fire :i'u»;ird eight miles off Malta tiM'aku itrr N<» one m injurrd un < the ruisrr i* rt'turnine Mft'4 ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Advertisement253 1937-12-23 17 nrn.y* philp like. (Incorporated m Australia) NEXT SAILINGS MERKUR jP" c S^' *lANGOLA Jan 2g Feb 3 Special cheap round trip tickets from Singapore to Australia issued at the ioiiowing rates. First Class passengers may transfer at Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne to the connecting X.P.M. Vessel. S J*^ NE253 words
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Advertisement130 1937-12-23 17 IV. K. Lll\i: GENERAL PASSENGERS AGENTS CUNARD WHITE STAR, LTD. (Incorporated In Japan). r.. LONDON via Penan;, Colombo, iden, Port Said, Marseilles Gibraltar M. KATORI MARU Dec. 22 s.s. "KASHIMA MARU" Jan. t m.s. YASUKUNI MARU Jan. IS Rates to lft Class 2nd cIABJ Naples 5574 $70.1 $634 $VK Marseilles130 words
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Miscellaneous255 1937-12-23 17 (POSTAL INTELLIGENci! 4» tir m Ponserang Air c i/el,. ».o o ti.iu PrnoTiu m w a.m. 1 1 iiiinfs Kedah •>•> m G° n ßritain. Euro^,*Egypt and 2 3 10 IA Ceylon (Parcels only. Sarpedon 23 noon Aden Karanam oo o t^ America (North' Except Western 23 3 p.m. Canada255 words
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Miscellaneous191 1937-12-23 17 Passengers By Air Arrivals and departures by X.L.M. and K.N.I.L.M. liners:— Arrived from N.E.I, by the PK-AFK. —Mr. Snijman, Mrs. de Steurs, Dr. Luther, Mr. and Mrs. Drijver and son. Arrived from N.E.I, by the Torenvalk.— Mr. J. Porter, Mr. E. McMillin Butterworth, Mrs. P. Kneppers, Mr. H. Gregory Left191 words
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1287 1937-12-23 18 Improving efficiency »//</ tieaitn. Rotary Club Address apore Wednesd Am conditioning has ftnt I boon to hamanitj n h.i^ m it possible for men to wort m pU where the temperature prevkwrtj rendered ii Impossible for then to i.\n\ out Ihtit employment. mentioning ha1,287 words
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Article29 1937-12-23 18 Grim Discovery On Kailway Une :nban. Dec 22 Th< of a female child m a as found by lie, Labi. an Indian co ereinl N cd.29 words
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Article102 1937-12-23 18 Drain Tragedy In Heavy Rain Singapore, Wednesday THE heavy rains m the early aftei to-day are believed to have the tragic death of a tl Chin. 1, at present uni< i iv was picked up from a dram m Eu Tong Sen Street. The ambulance was summoned102 words
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Article240 1937-12-23 18 New Books For Issue THE undernoted newly added tion and Action works wi:. ready for Issue at Raffles Library morrow (Friday: Ninety-Nine Wlmpole Street. J. J Abraham; G; h. C. Armstrong; The Pince c His Brother; Two Hundred New Letl Hector Bolitho, Ed.: The Romantl of Maurice chevalier.240 words
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Article207 1937-12-23 18 Messrs. Fraser Co. s Report Singapore, IMMmU] MINING. Tin at midday was pH up n 1 1 London's interest m tin shares was again very small to-day, although otnei ol the Stock Exchange wine reported to be fairly active with firm undertone Bids were received for London and207 words
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Advertisement83 1937-12-23 18 "TT A"N I A the let i -\^J I c/iarai picture j i i the Tine jj| j I s '1 iir ii.«. i i: Im'l ;md i:>- Jf §Wf^^* 111:: (screen thl v Dail H i bioi raphy N. v. Tfanci t gaj 9^ iy i tin:, dep irtm83 words
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Article696 1937-12-23 19 Among Them Are Rubber Dealer, Physician, Ex -Broker, Woman And Dresser Singapore Wednesday. WITH liabilities amounting to 534.000, towards which a dividend of five per cent, had been paid. Tan l'iam Guan, formerly a broker, and now employed as a clerk on a salary of S5O per696 words
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Article48 1937-12-23 19 Singapore, Wednesday. A fracture of the left shin bone was among the injuries sustained by a Chinese early this morning after h:.voeen knocked down, it is reported, by a motor-car at tire junction of Peking and China Streets. The man wad removed to the General Hospital.48 words
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Article195 1937-12-23 19 K^ar Cleaner dent 10 Prison (From Our Own Correspondent > I Johore Bahru, Dec. 21. AN Dec. 13, a Chinese hired car driver left his car m the stand at Jalan Segget, Johore Bahru, and went to an eating shop, and en his return found his car195 words
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Article96 1937-12-23 19 Fall In Value Of Exports Thk statemen issued by the RegistrmrOeneraJ ol Statistics, 8 8 and TMJB shows thai the kde *>f Malaya In November amounted to $116,935,000 .1 compared with $120,430,000 m the previous month Imports were valued at $54,582,000, as compared with $53,122,000 m96 words
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Article17 1937-12-23 19 Mr. n Etlln, the well-known Singapore broker, and Mrs. Btlin celebrated their silver wedding yesterday.17 words
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Advertisement13 1937-12-23 19 1 Cj A.VV ■'L lß* Rlilal V%^ 1 S frf\ y' 'r' v'13 words
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Article252 1937-12-23 20 FRASER COMPANY. Tin Company Dividend To Dato Ex. Div. y ear Payable Ayer Weng Final Dec. 29 Jan. 4 Dec. 30 Hongkong Tin 40% Final Dec. 30 Dec. 13 JW Idris Hyd 2V 2 Int. Dec. 28 Dec. 13 I., Kent Tin 10% Int. Dec. 31 Dec. 13 Killinghall 20%252 words
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Advertisement158 1937-12-23 20 J //flbc World //^MI THE 1937 MODELS OF LATEST r_. i rnWrn I new PILOT pens will impress you as fe fly no other range of pens has ever done— /f t^ I! mm W the really beautiful material— the won- [-V-: fII LWM derf'il refinement all goes to make158 words
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Miscellaneous330 1937-12-23 20 P6n THE RADIO BRITISH t/WrlKt Wavr (RuMe U, arr Kappey). PROGRAMME j! !!o pm^SSifewi and Announce p^T^'T:!"," 2 m^ 2 i p 5 T sM a« HoW victorla orch ?,Mil6.BG mVtrrs (17.79 mcs) and (,sf 19.82 metwi (is h mcs). pj- Colonial France am CiSP 19.K0 mrlres (15.31 mcs), OSI)330 words
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Miscellaneous629 1937-12-23 20 PROGRAMME OF B. M. B. C Singapore Station On 225 Metres mv 8 30 p.m.:— Solos by Dance Band In- TO-UAi |6trumentalists (Gramophone Recor "Memphis Blues." Em Pettifer (Clan--600 P m -—Indian Music <Uranu)-| net with piano an( j guitar). "Moo^ i hone Records). M "Glow." Joe Daniels and His629 words
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Article324 1937-12-23 21 CRISIS IN FAR EAST Britain U.S. Work rE passages m the speech of the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, m the Commons' debate last night, which attracted most attention m the press, is that m which he laid down the three principles which guide Britain m dealing with the grave andBritish Official Wireless - 324 words
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Article99 1937-12-23 21 Allegations Against Taxi \mj river Singapore, Wednesday. fiN charges of causing the death of a Tamil coolie and causing hurt to another man by driving his taxi along Seletar Road on ;he evening of Nov. 1, m a negligent manner, a Chinese named Ong Vow claimed trial when99 words
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Article48 1937-12-23 21 Nagoya, Dec. 22. The Eastern Australian steamer Nanfcin, m the neighbourhood of Shizuoka prefecture sighted a wrecked Japanese •'lavy plane and picked up a warrant "•nicer who died from injuries on board after revealing that two other Japanese i'irmen were missine and feared drowned.- ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article40 1937-12-23 21 Tokyo, Dec. 22. QIR Robert Ci-Jigie called on the Japl} .inpso For?fcn Minister to-day anc is understuxl that inter alia toe "d the urgency of reopening tn<kow aivj Yangtsepoo areas 01 tghai to nurd Dower merchants dents ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article215 1937-12-23 21 Hitler Places Peoples' Wreath At Funeral Munich, Dec. 22. JJESPITE bitter cold and a light fog, rpn va f crowds thronged the route fo ThP i Ud endorff s funeral Procession. The streets were decorated with pine branches, and innumerable flags bound with crepe while flamingReuter - 215 words
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Article106 1937-12-23 21 Enjoyable Function At Tanglin Barracks Singapore, Wednesday. IN the N.A.A.F.I. canteen at Tanglin Barracks, about 150 children of the officers and men of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers attended an enjoyable Christmas party this afternoon. A lovely Christmas tree stood m a prominent position m the Canteen. Music was106 words
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Article69 1937-12-23 21 Execution Officially Denied Shanghai, Dec. 22. THE Chinese authorities at Hanko* 1 officially deny Chinese reports that General Yang Hu was executed and say he is still alive and well— Reuter. I A Reuter message dated Dec. 17 stated that the General had, accorduij?\ to Chinese dispatches69 words
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105 1937-12-23 21 H.M.S. Capetown Officers In Dilemma Shanghai, Dec. 22. H M S Capetown has arrived at a point several miles above Kianjyin where U has anchored for the night. The Capetown resumed its journey from Nanking this morning and was at Kiangyin m the parly evening. Thy officers on board areReuter - 105 words
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Article114 1937-12-23 21 To Replace Welch Regiment At Hongkong London. Dec. 22. THE troopship Dunera departed to-day from Southampton on its normal trooping programme and will call at Malta, India and Hongkong It will disembark the first Battalion, Green Howards at Malta, from where it will take the Second Battalion, RifleReuter - 114 words
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Article135 1937-12-23 21 L Plans For Coastal Defences London, Dec. 20. THE War Office announces that as the result of a decision taken som«? time ago, Free Town, Sierra Leone, is again to be provided with a regular garrison m peace to man its coast delences. The coast defences will remainBritish Official Wireless - 135 words
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Article71 1937-12-23 21 Father Xmas To Speak From Penang rpHE Penang Wireless Society will Rive JL a children's Christmas programme on Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and should any listeners be holding partiel during that time Father Christmas will be very pleased to broadcast special messages at 5.30.71 words
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Article127 1937-12-23 21 Nanyang Slang Pau - Nanyang Slang Pau Cannot Pass Nanshi Shanghai, Doc. 22. I THE Japanese military authorities have I 1 issued a warning to all foreign shipping that permission must be obtained before vessels are allowed to pass the boom at Nanshi. The authorities wili not hold themselves responsible for127 words
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Article202 1937-12-23 21 Shanghai, Dec. Q, AOOORDOfQ to British nlmrmi, the Japanese will have to pay a price much higher than ih«y expect if they attempt to start an Invasion oi Kwumktung. If mobilised a.s Kiierilla units 'he .'iilitia constitutes a formidable' force and constant menace to the enemy At thi202 words
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Article47 1937-12-23 21 Tokyo I>r 22. Gold In IOoUIWCft Korea on I>« M Ewept away COO Qlhlnf boats with crews totalling 3 000 Rescue boa's went to tl but heavy m Ing the very difTicult and it Ls feared heavy loss of Ufa will result.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article232 1937-12-23 21 Mr. Eden's Statement In Commons London. Dec 22 In the Commons to-day. Us Man Hired Mr Granam. who put I question on the subjeft. that all possible protection was bein^ and will be afforded to British trade Intentti In South China EU had no information heReuter - 232 words
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Article370 1937-12-23 22 PROMOTING GOODWILL Big Event At Hong Lint Green THAT the object of holding a tournament was not for the Club to make money but to promote goodwill, understanding and friendship among all tennis players and all people interested m the game, was stressed by370 words
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Article608 1937-12-23 22 RamoM Wins Trophy At RS V.C THI Royal .Singapore Yacht Club's final I race for the Upton Challenge Jup ed by the 6-metre Class onSunConditiona were to some ••xtcnt unreasonable, the w.mi bnn ß y«.ry ißht strength 0 3 from E to B ft and tni aim608 words
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Article74 1937-12-23 22 Star Men Of Side Going Away Shortly ""HE hockey match between the Innis--1 killings and the SRC. which was to have been played yesterday afternoon, was postponed till sometime In February nex v year. This means that the present unbeaten team of the Inniskillings will not be74 words
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Article52 1937-12-23 22 Last night's result m the Singapore billiards championship, held at the Happy World:— A Martin -St. Joseph's Church Brigade' beat C. Albuquerque iPost Office Club 300—217 Albuquerque made the highest break with 48 A To-night's match at 8 p.m.: M. Anciano (St. Joseph's Church Brigade* vs. Tan Boon52 words
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Article21 1937-12-23 22 London. Dec. v. In a rugby county championship tv.atch to-day. Hampshire lost to Surrey 6 12 at Portsmouth.- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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331 1937-12-23 22 MANY SURPRISES IN PERAK BADMINTON Championship Tournament Sees Holders Dethroned From cur O-.n Reporter) Ipoh. Wednesday. THE lensatlonal defeats at Tan Cheng Phor the Perak singles champion. and Miss Julip Wong, the Perak women s champion for .several years, a most gallant display by Lee Fan Leong m the nnal331 words
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Article18 1937-12-23 22 the hockey match between the F'»r id PVVD arranaed to laved yesterday afternoon w** n nl18 words
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Article24 1937-12-23 22 Owing to lack of entries, the mixed doublet and Inter-club cham i events ot the Singapore Badmi sociaUon lor 1987 have b24 words
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Advertisement51 1937-12-23 22 •j. J Atmtlur Shipment of j POPULAR NOVELS i For QLOYIBI i S LIHKAKY. Why don't you join? Only 50 («nts a year and 10 cents a hook. S K. M. GLOVER A CO., 9 11, Tin- Arcade. Singapore. Imperial "Good Companion" All-British SOLE AGENTS DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD SINGAPORE -KUALA51 words
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Miscellaneous28 1937-12-23 22 The Tides TO-DAY:— 2.32 a.m.. 8 ft. 9 ins.; 2.09 p.m I ft 4 ins. TO-MORROW:— 3.I6 a.m.. 8 ft. »n s .'i.OG n.m.. 8 ft. 7 ins.28 words
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Article261 1937-12-23 23 WEIGHTS FOR 5 On Second Day Sat. fan, 1. j (From Our Own Reporter) Penang, Wednesday. WEIGHTS for five events for Saturday, Jan. 1. the second day of the Penang Turf Club's four-day Christmas and New Year (Gold Cup) professional race meeting are as follows261 words
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Article156 1937-12-23 23 Hold Enjoyable Xmas Party Singapore, Wednesday. A VERY enjoyable Christmas party was held by the McNair Girls' Sports Club at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. AJvis m St. Michael's Road yesterday evening and attended by over 50 members of this progressive organisation. Great conviviality prevailed throughout156 words
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Article30 1937-12-23 23 The rugby match between the Police and St. Andrew's Old Boys' Association which was to have been played at the Police Depot at Thomson Road, yesterday, was cancelled.30 words
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526 1937-12-23 23 PERAK RUGGER XV GO DOWN TO THE AIR FORCE Line Crossed Thrice In Keen Game At I poh: First Half In Heavy Downpour (From Cur Own Reporter) Tpoh, Wednesday. DERAK, fielding a side which had a 1 couple of new players, went down to the R.A.F. by 11 points la526 words
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Article207 1937-12-23 23 Vice- Prcsida it's Prize Com petit ion rHE draw for partners which took place the club house resterday, for the Island Club viePresident's Prize Competition which nay be played oil on any of the three lays allotted. Dec 25. 28 and 27, is as ollow.s (first-named pail207 words
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Article97 1937-12-23 23 Cotton Is Highest Paid Golfer BRITISH open chamuion Henry Cotton has accepted ft new job, worth about i"2,00u a year, but be will remain professional at Ashridge Cotton la to ta&e up an appointamt early In the New Year ai consultant to a firm of golfing and fporti97 words
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Advertisement49 1937-12-23 23 CAPITOL. Saturday Next (XMAS DAY) f Special XMAS MORNING MATINEE at II O'clock An Exceptionally nne programme of selected cartoons, Musicals and comedies will be presented rHILD~~WII.L RECEIVE A FREE GIFT EAC F FRY'S MILK CHOCOLATE^ ~^%^J^L^oT^y Mouse CIUb Note: As this is a SPf^J^tte,, at 20 cts. each.49 words
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Advertisement16 1937-12-23 23 POO L E V WEIGHING ■SSf MACHINES <^ x. KENCIWNKII SOLB AGENTS: CIUTffRIE C^II? Unc to S3 >16 words
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Article, Illustration64 1937-12-23 24 'merit thoroughly enjoyed themselves at a Christmas About 150 children of the officers and men of the Royal wasprovided by the Regiment band, and m addition to a part, held vrst.rday m the N.A.A.F.I. canteen at Tanglm Ba.racfe F The pjctures on tnis page64 words
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636 1937-12-23 24 CAMBRIDGE only lived up to expectat tions m beating Oxford comfortably m the Freshmen's athletics match at Fenner's. Cambridge. They won nine of the thirteen events, and under the, new system won by 72 points to 45. Five points are given for a win.636 words
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Article32 1937-12-23 24 The Chung Hwa Athletic Union formed a music section with Mr. Soo Peng as superintendent. Memoi wishing to join this section should com municatc with Mr. Khoo direct32 words
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Article13 1937-12-23 24 Budapest. Dec. Camera is improving, and la procee ing to Italy.— Reut V13 words
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Advertisement83 1937-12-23 24 S. GILES. CIVIL NAVAL, AND MILITARY TAILOR AND OUTFITTER So. 8 The Arcade. Singapore. THOHF 7M4. TAILOI^_ I STRAITS CABARET PHONE 4184 Anson E— d, Singanore. TFA DANCE BVERY MONDAY, TUEBDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY V -U SUNDAY FROM fi p.m. TO 9 P.M. FREE ADMISSION. Niffht tattC h«B I «<•83 words
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