The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 August 1934
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Title Section15 1934-08-17 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 14,34 b ESTD. 1835. FRIDAY. AUGUST 17, 1934. 10 CENTS.15 words
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251 1934-08-17 1 Release Of Russian Otliciais Demanded WITHIN OPNE WEEK ol extreme gravity has developed m the Far East psult of I dispute between the Soviet and Manchukuo .tiding the recent arrest of Russian officials of the n Railway. Shanghai message states that the Soviet have givenReuter - 251 words
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Article, Illustration223 1934-08-17 1 Shanghai, Aug. Iti. let Government through the Harbin have given authorities on*- week to >: Russian officials of Eastern Railway who were \mm. > r.s ago. ~i r agi states that khe and Japanese authorities refused to accede to tho release the arrested It Ileged that they223 words
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Article87 1934-08-17 1 water's Recommendation To .S, President Washington, Aug. 15. r Banr:h»-ad has recommended Roosevelt should sus- to Psychological reasons all the •md fix the price of r< lent level of thirteen Bankhead argues there wih much money needed to 1^ on marketing and control pegging the price would <■•Reuter - 87 words
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Article91 1934-08-17 1 £1,000,000 Stock Issued By Salford London, Aug. 14. The prospectus of a new Home Cor- poration loan is published today, the i borrower being the city of Salford, j which is issuing €1,000.000 of 3* 4 per cent, redeemable stock at par. Applications have already been re- ceivedReuter - 91 words
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Article17 1934-08-17 1 London. Aug. 16. Professor John Coatman has been appointed News Editor for the British Broadcasting Company. Wireless.17 words
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Article, Illustration263 1934-08-17 1 DE VALERA RULE BITTERLY ATTACKED 30,000 Watch Shot Farmer's Funeral Cork, Aug. 16. •THIRTY THOUSAND today watch- ed thc most impressive funeral of Jeremiah Lynch who was killed m an affray between farmers and police on Aug. 13. Mr. Cosgrave was among the 5,000 who followed the coffin on foot263 words
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Article173 1934-08-17 1 Cirain Review By U.S. Ministry Washington, Aug. lb. The drought damage is described by the Ministry of Agriculture as much worse than m any previous year on record. The Ministry predicts that most grain prices will remain high until the late j spring or early summer of 1935,Reuter - 173 words
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Article38 1934-08-17 1 London, Aug. 14. The Wheat Advisory Committee representing the fifteen countries participating met here today and reviewed the internaional situation. Mr. MacMurray told Reuter that the meeting will probably last the whole week. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 38 words
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Article, Illustration31 1934-08-17 1 Police guards and S.S. black uniformed troops, Hitler's bodyguard, who carried out the executions, lining: |the route outside the Kroll Opera House, where the Reichstag met to hear Chancellor Hitler's explanation.31 words
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Article235 1934-08-17 1 FINAL WITHDRAWAL OF U.S. TROOPS Haiti Restored To Its Full Sovereignty Washington, Aug. 16. AFTER nineteen years of Amen-' can occupation the last Marines' j were withdrawn yesterday and full sovereignty restorted to Haiti. The American flag was lowered and the withdrawal carried m the friendliest manner, stated Mr. Cordell235 words
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Article126 1934-08-17 1 Total Ordinary Revenue Of £10,865,000 London. Aug. 14. The Exchequer return of receipts and expenditure during the current financial year up to Aug. 11 shows that, excluding self-balancing items, the total ordinary revenue receipts last week amounted to €10.865,745 and the total ordinary expenditure to €4,912,492. Income taxBritish Radio - 126 words
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Article48 1934-08-17 1 Increase In French Customs Dues Paris, Aug. lb. Exporters to France are hit by a four per cent increase m Customs dues I which operate ln accordance with the recently passed law for the purpose of raising £2.000.000 annually to subsidise mercantile marine wages.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 48 words
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Article119 1934-08-17 1 London, Aug. Hi. pAPTAIX W. P. Mark -Ward law D.5.0., has be*en appointed a Commodore of the second class to be m charge of Singapore, m ■-ft. -cession to Captain Malcolm Maxwell Scott.- Reuter. [Capt. Mark-Wardlow. who is 47 years of age. is a son of theReuter Wireless - 119 words
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Article117 1934-08-17 1 President's letter To Mr. Eugene Black Washington, Aug. 16. Mr Eugene Black, who resigned the Governorship of the Federal Reserve Board to resume the Governorship of I the Federal Reserve Bank, still remains an unofficial and unsalaried interpreter between the banks and the administrajtion, the OODfren, and theReuter - 117 words
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Advertisement41 1934-08-17 1 IVIOTOR UNION PRIVATE CAR POLICIES FOR £RVICE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TONIGHT j COMING COCKTAIL DANCE Saturday, august isth to 8.15 om I FIRST APPEARANCE D,NNER DANCE ROZSNYAY INFORMAL) DANCING, SINGING 945 p.m. ro MIDNIGHT MUSICAL TRIO RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONE 538141 words
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Advertisement100 1934-08-17 1 THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO, LTD. I:. .1 Fiiklandi lOINDED BY THE MOTOR UNION OI G.B. AND IRELAND AND SOLE QaTin lAL INSURERS TO THE A.V OF G.B. Local Agents and Attorneys: SIME. DARBY Co., Ltd. .">. MALACCA ST., TEL. :»144. SINGAPORE. SEA VIEW \3 HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT TENNIS100 words
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Article226 1934-08-17 2 Malay Charged With Extortion After several hearings the trial was concluded, but judgment reserved until Aug. 25. before Mr. H. A. Forrer. the criminal district judge. In the case m which an Arab. Omar bin Salim. was Indicted on three charges of extortion Another man. Kassim Aii. was226 words
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Article142 1934-08-17 2 Papers Arrive From Siam On Day Of Discharge Khun Varikit Vichara's period of suspense has started all over again A former Registrar of the Siamese courts, Varikit Vichara was arrested towards the end of June on Instructions from the Bangkok police on a charge of misappropriation of 4,778142 words
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Article, Illustration1189 1934-08-17 2 The SEASON of the SEVENTH MOON Local Chinese Topics BY OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT Singapore, Aug. 15. rE Seventh Moon season has commenced. Dark corners are infested with hideous devils who have been let loose from Hades for a month's holiday on this earth to which they belonged. They lie m1,189 words
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Article45 1934-08-17 2 Sampan Coolie Charged With Dishonest Retention L£!T exhibits m criminal prosecu r--*ss s •^Tu Ah Hock claimed to be tri*d fT, he ase was Postponed one wick ThT a£V aU be,nß nxed ln%lM k Marine IX. WM affeCted b the45 words
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Article526 1934-08-17 2 WOMAN KNOCKED DOWN BY CAR Death From Resultant Tetanus A VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned yesterday by Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, after an inquiry into the death of a 35-year-old American Indian woman, Mrs. C. Red Bird. jiso known as Mrs.526 words
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Advertisement27 1934-08-17 2 Law Notices For The Day The Chief Justice at Ipoh Court of Appeal. Before Mr. Justice Prichard at 11 a.m. Summonses-in-Chambers. Originating Summonses. Motion and Interpleader Summons.27 words
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Advertisement152 1934-08-17 2 TO-DA Y'S WIRELESS PROGRAMMES 8.8.C. Transmission 111 G.M.T. 13.45 Time signal from Big Ben. News bulletin and announcements. 14.05 The 8.8.C. Dance Orchestra, directed by Henry Hall. 14.50 Charles Manning and his orchestra, relayed from the Granada, Walthamstow, London. 15.15 The Drawing-room of the Empire, a talk from the woman's152 words
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Advertisement400 1934-08-17 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMf^ THE NEW MOTHER OF PEARL NAIL POLISHES BY LENTHERIC, PARIS. IN SIX BEAUTIFUL SHADES. Medical Hall, Limited, Chemists. BUSINESS CARDS STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS REPAIRERS «14A Change Alley, Singapore *> The Cheapest House for your m Stationery, Typewriters. Ribbons t$ and Carbons also for Pencil and Pen writing.400 words
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Advertisement502 1934-08-17 2 I T-tMI-en-p^. wwi^Sn Tenders are \mm~L*. followlng material particulars, see V Berv lce s Room c Munlcl l>al x^» Purchase of 3 old Steam o at Transport (L^V*** Road. Date of ru, Mac^r. d Monday, Aug 20th i 25?« U Purchase oi old Cush?;' Brass, etc. at M_nd_ ct of502 words
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Miscellaneous229 1934-08-17 2 Diary Of The Week FRIDAY. AUG. 17. 'fl:gh Water, 2.20 a.m.. 8.6 ft., 2.25 p.m., 8.8 ft. Racing: Ipoh Amateur Meeting, first day. Football: First Division, Malays vs. Wiltshlres, Jalan Besar Stadium; Second Division. Police vs. Straits Cattle, Anson Road Stadium; Govt. Services F.A.. Second Division, Immigration vs. Marine, Marine229 words
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Article294 1934-08-17 3 DEVELOPMENT OF CAMERONS FIRST REPORT OK PROGRESS Work In Hand On Nine Sites Ant meeting of the Cameron d.s Sanitary Board, Mr. J. S. that the Government tng should, m the Interests of this delectable area. Issue a report and the Hon'ble Mr. Leonard, British294 words
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Article364 1934-08-17 3 CA a S at GAINST TAMIL AGAIN ADJOURNED Daughter's Remarkable Evidence Uon k th€r her m °ther. the deceased co a usin c o? th. Umate With Gop a f d a cousin of the accused, was given by the eleven-year-old daughter at the re sumed364 words
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201 1934-08-17 3 AND THEY WILL STRIKE AT THE ROOT OF SINGAPORE'S PROSPERITY PROTESTS TO THE COLONIAL SECRETARY 1 JZI 7I V reedom ot the ports ot the c^-> has arould ,mportatlon f Ordinance "I'Tr »7k at H me We as ln "***>< t^ Assoor the pol.cy laid down by Raffles over a201 words
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Article154 1934-08-17 3 Ud Stabbing Affray JJclwci'n Friends our Own Correspondent) Taiping Aug. 15. J^-five cente was the cause of aSf h led a Mala wn Haji Mohamed. to the c Police court yesterday. wd was^charged with voluntas hurt to Osman, said to n^te of his. He peaded Bhagat154 words
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Article65 1934-08-17 3 Uspe ;<> Explanation Of liurjfling Tools "'»r Own Correspondent) by Ta| Pl"*Jf. Aug. 15. y a poJJce constable m the ith h im h rh, CarryinB a fl bag Chinese, Wong Chee. was *M found to contain '»*Plements. a "•'■might and a bunch of if rft65 words
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Article15 1934-08-17 3 ft gained by taking a s hinhSEy*! Tonlc Wine-* Tld famous Phosferlne•ftiff^tssr bta,nab,e15 words
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Article1082 1934-08-17 3 Mr. Marks wrote as lollows on July 5 Sir,— l am nstructed by the president and commute of the Association of British Malaya to ask you to lay before the Secretary of State for the Colonies the lollowing considerations m regard to recent legislation m the1,082 words
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Advertisement87 1934-08-17 3 «3 wQH W Jf im dh Lm \W mm Brooke Bond Tea II BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME 1 THE LAMPJ (Jf-UJTjNC BRILLIANCE II Aim wm. II _m\ \^r -> v^tv -"J. Cj>x I «-^^J "ft^jJß H***^ II SOLE AGENTS: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (INCORPORATED JN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS^ a, f1 BATTERY "°AD, SINGAPORE.87 words
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Article1931 1934-08-17 3 j^ward and outward— from the t°hp y n an f d f t 0 deStroy its Portion as the central market of these eastern E* A h }< if it is made impS for the native trader to buy the cheap goods he seeks m Singapore or Penang he will1,931 words
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Article, Illustration1553 1934-08-17 4 EXERCISES YOV WILL FIND MOST HELPFUL BY OUR WOMAN CORRESPONDENT THERE is no single organ or organs which are so much abused as our eye.-.. When we are bending over the desk, sewing by a poor ught, sitting out i:i the glare, our eyes are called1,553 words
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Article, Illustration52 1934-08-17 4 THIS PRINCESS line nightgown is severe m its lines and moulded to the figure, but it is made extremly alluring by the worked-in lace at the top. It has a graceful round neck, and a small ruffle of the same lace is at the bottom. High-heeled sandals52 words
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Article82 1934-08-17 4 AMBER satin, of a honey-maple- syrup tint is the very newest shade for shoes that go places. The very fact that they are satin makes them important. And the gloss and shimmer of this dress-up slipper fabric adds a glowing beauty to the amber colouring. However, if amber82 words
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Why Not Try A Fruit Cocktail?
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Article135 1934-08-17 4 NEW SCARVES ARE SMART AND DRESSY TRIANGLES and squares adapt themselves best to the new ways of wearing spring scarves, but the [long, straight scarf is still with us. If your scarf is of taffeta and check- Ed or plaided. it is bound to be youth- ful. and will be135 words
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Article389 1934-08-17 4 RECIPES FOR YOUR NEXT DINNER PARTY WARM weather appetites crave something different, why not ring the changes at your next little dinner party Try serving a fruit cocktail instead of hors d'ceuvre, or even m place of the soup course, as is often done m America. You will find the389 words
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149 1934-08-17 4 THE SUNSHADE RETURNS WITH PICTURE FROCKS < as it to counteract the knfl Ol the new straw plctofl jwith their clear-cut br. [this season's sunshade ing transparent ail. gandie and silk net Flutings and [rills enhan delicate materials, and th< i. deal of variety m colouring and d In contrast149 words
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Article, Illustration45 1934-08-17 4 VELVET MINK BOTTLE GREEN velvet and natural mink create this smart suit worn by Myrna Loy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer actress. Miss Loy wears a blouse of white chiffon and Alencon lace and a hat and purse of matching velvet. Her shoes and gloves are of brown kid.45 words
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Article, Illustration40 1934-08-17 4 LUXUBIOUB CAPBB tl .U n t„ bands are the smart* >t a <<ni for Spring frocks. ls won by Jean Howard. Heirs <..ildu\n Mayer player, with .1 stunnm Uaek frock with k-.hit.j- lint-en touches ol embroidered «»u.indi<40 words
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Advertisement115 1934-08-17 4 IL -ft.r»v--i;ftft- o^On Q fri GP IWSaBD** ,< &<-> J_3^w*__S*Mi^ -v •J v_>) t 5 ''THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN" m [j* V? ur ?*^y» too J oin this joyous company and march to In Health and Happiness on COW GATE g* From all over the world they come— a115 words
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Article, Illustration79 1934-08-17 5 Photographic copies of Free Pre** local pictures can be obtained en application to the Manager. Price SO cents each. V a m Sam and Barbara, the famous Polar bears at Whipsnade Zoo, investigating a "case." rh e Moscow subway is now under construction and79 words
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Advertisement50 1934-08-17 5 FIVE BATS BRAND CONDENSED MILK with creamy flavour is prepared by experts through a hygienic process and is unequalled of its kind. TRY A TIN TO-DAY AND YOU WILL BE iz^^^^ijjjjfc^ Co NDENSEDMII* Sweetened 3t\ «iO^ SOLE IMPORTERS: Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha, Ltd. Union Building, Singapore. Tel. 5977 5978 5979. M8.K...50 words
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Article875 1934-08-17 6 Young Malay Bank Clerk Appeals Against Three Years' Sentence FOUR CHEQUES FORGED Judges Decline To Reduce Ipoh. Aug. 15. THE story of a young Pahang Malay's love for a Selangor Eurasian girl was told at the F.M.S. Court of Appeal, which began a session ot the Ipoh875 words
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Article665 1934-08-17 6 NO BLOOD FROM A STONE AFFAIRS OF FORMER J. P. Bankrupt With Debts Of $275,000 HPHE affairs of a former Justice of the Peace and a building contractor were gone into m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Prichard, when S. Muthucumaru was taken through his public examination.665 words
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Article95 1934-08-17 6 the practising of the signatures of the Bank officials. This was not a case of sudden temp tation; lt was a case of considerable cunning preparation and system covering a period of two months all but eight days. Their Lordship dismissed the appeal The President, m announcing the decision of95 words
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Article441 1934-08-17 6 Sent For Trial At Assizes In the police court yesterday. Mr. J. M. Brander. committed Nand Singh for trial at the Assizes on charges ot attempted murder ot George Doat with a revolver, and of attempted murder of Rangi Rae with an axe. Nand Singh was a forme*-441 words
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Article486 1934-08-17 6 Chinese Charged With Wife ANOTHER adjournment was ordered i at Penang m the case m which a' l Chinese named Chong Lee Yun stands charged with the murder of his wife Lei Ah Seh at Paya Perubong Road. 1 Mr. Lok Guan Eng. laboratory assist- ant. General486 words
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Article165 1934-08-17 6 About His Rheumatism. He asks us to excuse his WtttAnm do more than that— we congr^ him on bslng able to wnte at all age especially as he has been sui- from rheumatism. This is what he m his letter "Three years age I165 words
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Advertisement217 1934-08-17 6 en an kept wandering around looking for a lady. I 'id he find her «)f coursi" She was m THE GIFT SHOP. Jn future lrOi>k it* -.our wife, mother, sister or friend in THE GIFT SHOP. 33, Mainford Road. .-.fc<*\ sure to be there -•wjli.t hats, -jewellery, fancy goods or217 words
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Advertisement231 1934-08-17 6 COOK ELECTRICALLY From Ist August 1934, the hiring rental of certain types of Electric Cookers has been reduced. Cookers may now be hired at from $1.00 per month. Further information may be obtained at our Showroom m the Municipal Building. MUNICIPAL ELECTRICITY DEPT SANATOGEN will give you New Strength -New231 words
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Contractor Accused Of Using Forged
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Article173 1934-08-17 7 V SUSPECT ROUND Fifteen Previous Convictions A bin Jassin, a Malay with reputed to be an l ft. receiver oi id an habitual thief the District Judge at I ling to show cause why be bound over to be ol s the Court thought bound over to173 words
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Article674 1934-08-17 7 ATTEMPTED TO RAISE LOAN P. W. D. Official Denies All Knowledge Of Letter THE mystery of a letter alleged to bear the forged signature of the secretary to the Director of Public Works, Singapore, and promising a contractor 51, 400 for work done, formed the subject of a preliminary674 words
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Article63 1934-08-17 7 Wealthy Canadian Brewer Kidnapped London, Ontario, Aug. 16. The clutching hand of the kidnapper ls extending from America to Canada. One of the wealthiest brewers m the country. Mr. John Labatt aged sixty, was kidnapped while motoring between London and Sarnia. A note signed "Three Fingered Abe" has63 words
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Article160 1934-08-17 7 ii Revolver Found In I ms Possession i «no_S2f r e .sr** 0 default three months In* iWe ammunition months ta "*Pect ot j e>u I lOU 5 SllOWcn thit >-»i- MWWC mat there wii^ r»*> Accused admitted m his ihtaii. SS l S_, w 2 T160 words
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Article200 1934-08-17 7 Hollywood Can Feel Conceited AND M RIPTIDE" IS THE REASON UOLLYWOOD is really justified m patting itself on the back now that it has given out that glorious piece called "Riptide" through Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer. All through the year of its produc- tion, scores of people laboured to make > it200 words
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Advertisement290 1934-08-17 7 I NEXT WEDNESDAY CAPITOL r EjL| P \m\m\ f if* PlllmCfc'*^ J|| HF B^^^^ JESSIE I DHLrUUn ____il_i_-ij_-_2*k B COCHRAjNS GREAT MUSICAI jfc Bri l?m~ Jessie Matthews has never been seen to' W _i M^-'_f I letter advantage. Her part m -Evergreen Sil W§sH fet- A' perfect for hei —SUNDAY290 words
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Advertisement214 1934-08-17 7 PA, V JUsI?.N :™E BREATH „f SCANDAL mmm^^^^mm^ri IS the p ULSE of LIFE TO ME!" __i s^^~*_B i L.-4 L I n u><<> I kftft I! rfl I iv T Hb Jffft^E^^H > ft *^Vllfr iM*, Metr Go,d *y" Mayer Prize Production. |ggf ij_Ei^ij_-_l "^^[c___k '^^Rw*^^ •j__i__^ij___^___l fl ■--H^^iJib214 words
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Article20 1934-08-17 8 j TOMLIN.— On August 4th. 1934. at Edinburgh. Frederick Lewis Tomlin, formerly a Director oi Adamson, iOilflUan Co.. Ltd.20 words
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870 1934-08-17 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1934. Empire Soft Soap FOR the third day m succession we find ourselves dealing m this column, either directly or indirectly, with the subject of the Colony's entrepot trade and the freedom of her ports and we return to it at jthe risk870 words
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Article327 1934-08-17 8 Major Arnold McLeod. 0.8. E., of the S.V.C, sailed for home yesterday on the s.s. City of Roubaix on long leave. Mrs. Max Corbett of Ipoh is sailing for England to join her husband. Her sister. Mrs. McMahan, is going to Australia. Mr. P. F. Whinney, Assistant327 words
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Article804 1934-08-17 8 COLONY shipping statistics m 1933 showed 1 another decline on the previous year, but a. note ol optimism is sounded m the notes accompanying the official returns by the revelation of the fact that at three of the minor ports of the Colony Malacca. Christmas Island804 words
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Article995 1934-08-17 8 centre of Batak activity is its paasar, its market. Perhaps there is no other place where one can get such a comprehensive impression ol the Batak people— to say nothing ot an opportunity for sampling dog flesh, the national delicacy, since a somewhat fastidious government has prohibited995 words
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Advertisement140 1934-08-17 8 I^v ,4 SCOTCH WHISKY |/^jf /4T i_ P/?/C£ TO MEET m'\ T//£ POCKET OF MR EVERYONE fS^ RED SPOT m J#._fc ■^io# l ir***-'-" 1 *>"IjV^ Btt^SMi- Oo*r 3J SCOTCH WHO* CPgUI CALDBECKS ft^^ «_SO SPECIALLY CURED GAMMONS Whole Boneless Cuts and sliced Try them all Hot or Cold equally140 words
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Advertisement50 1934-08-17 8 THE AVERAGE CINEMA PATRON DEMANDS MOVEMENT, i declares a producer. And if he sits m a gangway I seat, he gets it. When you go home or away any- where don't forget your GAFLAC BAGGAGE POLICY. i GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE j ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.50 words
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Article103 1934-08-17 9 Red Troops In North West on Kong, Aug. 16. CIAL message from r-nrms that the 1 ting Foochow withdraw to a iles from Fukien' cj m< within three lectlve on Tuesday. red the village of m suburb of the i ft South Fukien lera away yesterday, but103 words
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Article184 1934-08-17 9 Breezy Comedy At The Capitol "Melody Cruise." featuring Charles Ruggles. Phil Harris. Greta Nissen, Helen Mack, and Chick Chandler, which I began a run at the Capitol on Wednesday, is P film that will appeal to many. It is a comedy enacted on board ship. The story deals184 words
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Article93 1934-08-17 9 Pursuing An Orthodox Monetary Policy New York, Aug. 14. The first important gold exports from United States to Europe since the revaluation of the dollar were arranged today, the Guaranty Trust shipping $1,000,000 to Paris. Several incoming shipments of gold were left m the holds of the93 words
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Article89 1934-08-17 9 Impressive Ceremony At Termination Wardha. Central Provinces, Aug. 14. An impressive ceremony preceded the termination of Gandhi's seven day fast as a penance for the assault on Pandit Lalnath, the orthodox Hindu leader. Hindu, Jain, Muslem and Christian friends joined the members of the ashram m prayer, while89 words
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Article, Illustration18 1934-08-17 9 CROWDS watching the Royal yacht arriving m the roadstead at owes, where Their Majesties attended the Royal Regatta.18 words
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427 1934-08-17 9 Evidence In Case Against Local Solicitor EVIDENCE m the ease m which Mr., ■"Philip Hoahllm, a locft.i solicitor' practising with the legal firm of; Mendis l l Ahllp. is charged with as- j saulting police eft. viable by punch- I ft him o\er thc427 words
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Article318 1934-08-17 9 Forthcoming Plebiscite Geneva, Aug. 14. MR. KNOX, President of the Saar Governing Commission, has requested the Saar police to be largely reinforced by foreign recruitment, raising the numbers from one to three thousand m view of the forthcoming plebiscite. Mr. Knox, addressing the SecretaryGeneral oi theReuter Wireless - 318 words
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Article76 1934-08-17 9 Certificates Needed To Buy Potatoes Berlin. Aug. 14. Potatoes now are under strict control and buyers must produce government certificates when taking over fom poducers who are being guaranteed minimum prices. Government control also extends to iron and steel, finished and unfinished products, Dr. Schacht promises m theReuter Wireless - 76 words
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Article66 1934-08-17 9 Diet Session Scene At Saarbrucken Saarbrucken, Aug. 14. The German National Front, including all Saar Nazis, walked out during a session of the Diet as a protest against the attack on the late President Hindenburg and Hitler which they complain the Government Commission allowed to occur without intervening.66 words
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Article, Illustration86 1934-08-17 9 Latest Rubber And Tin Prices And Sterling Rates London, Aug. 16. Spot Sellers Tfcd. (7-Vfcd.) (Buyers) 7 7;i6d. <7 3 B d. > Oct. -December 7%d. <7%d. I Jan.-Mar 7 13 16 d H^aX.) April- June Bd. <7 15 16d.) Market:— QuieV New York, Aug. 16. September 15.5586 words
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Advertisement144 1934-08-17 9 \.AmA\ lB__M--fe^'^K-:^ **»_W B&o >a W. Somen* Movahom* gr-oHwt tioge ivocess OUR BETTERS* fWi* ANCTA LOUISE GILBERT ROLAND CHARLES STARRETT Omtmami b, G«x-f Cmkar Oam^OJietzmKk.mmmc.piodm <* tCO-tAOIO ffctw* PAVIUON NEXT CHANGE GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL SCOTTS ROAD, Singapore. PHONE 6490. TENNIS COURTS can now be reserved by non-residents at $1/I an144 words
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Advertisement178 1934-08-17 9 "CHARMANTE" "NU-BACK" CORSETRY f THESE CORSETS ARE SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MOULD THE 1 FIGURE TO THE D LINE OF THE LATEST MODE. WITH PERFECT CONTOURS YOU ENJOY ALSO RESTFUL EASE. FRONT FASTENING SIZES 24" -32" $7.25. SIDE FASTENING SIZES 24" -30" $7.50. ROBINSON CO., LTD" SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. UNSURPASSED FOR178 words
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Article1550 1934-08-17 10 Lease To Be Extended For Another 50 Years The 40th annual general meeting ol the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co. Ltd., was held at Empire Chambers Brisbane, on July 20. In moving the adoption of the bal-ance-sheet for the year ended Mar. 31 1934. the1,550 words
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Article271 1934-08-17 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT Aug:. 16, 12 o'clock noon was accorded to the secretaries m Brisbane, and to the staff at Singapore and Raub. A special vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. A. S. Lilburne, on the occasion cf the termination of his duties as271 words
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Article751 1934-08-17 10 THURSDAY. AUGUST IS, 1934. Below is Fruser and Co's list of closing prices m Singapore Ampat Tin (4) 5s 3d 5s 10Hd Asam Kumbang 37s 6d IU J^ Austral Malay 50s Bangriii Tin z 2 Changkat Tin sS 52! Chendenang 8s o d D^ ilitam Tin (50)751 words
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Article133 1934-08-17 10 Aug. 16, 12 o'clock noon Gambler 4.00 Java Cube 725 Hamburg Cube 7^25 Muntok White Pepper 39.00 White Pepper 38.00 Black Pepper 14.50 Copra, Sundried 3.00 Copra, Mixed 2.40 Small flake Tapioca 3.70 Fair Sago Flour 1.70 Palembang Jelotong 7.00 Blanja Jelotong 6 75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.50133 words
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Article84 1934-08-17 10 Latest Buyers' Prices o T he atest buyers' prices for Malayan Palm Oil and Palm Kernels, are notified by Messrs^Guthrie and Co. as follows: PALM OIL IN BULK c.i.f. landed weights Halifax (Nova Scotia) 2.35 cents (U.S. currency) per lb ci f. landed weight Liverpool Hoiland Hamburg84 words
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Article1000 1934-08-17 10 ENORMOUS MARKET IN THE EAST Mr. Latham Castigates Australian Traders "There is an enormous marker foi Australian goods m the East, but ii will never be won while Australian ex porters persist m sending goods abroac below contract standard, unevenh graded, and packed m an infTioi manner." This point was1,000 words
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Article159 1934-08-17 10 Aug. 13 M 15. I American Can Com. 97» 4 !<7' American Telephone and Telegraph 112 110', 111 Atcheson Railroad 48 4 48., 47 Dupont 90 1 4 88 7 H Firestone 16 15' 4 Unq General Electric 19' 8 i 8" a 18 4 General Motors 30^159 words
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Article80 1934-08-17 10 During the past week the mark' been quietly steady, and onh fluctuations wer<* recorded /Messrs. Guthrie and Co. Ltd weekly rubber report. Buying sup for all positions has been «ood Latest quotations, compar- d those m our last report are I Spot 24% cents; down i London 780 words
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Article22 1934-08-17 10 Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging First half of August; Dredge T.i kuapa No. 1; 324 hours. 80.000 cubu yards. 521 piculs.22 words
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Article218 1934-08-17 11 the decision which has been reached, but he trusts that the Association will appreciate that it was not reached without careful review of all the questions involved, and that, on further consideration, they will realise that it would not have been practical to exclude British Malaya from the general policy218 words
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Article, Illustration746 1934-08-17 11 CULBERTSON on CONTRACT by Ely Culbertson World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst A SAFETY DEVICE WHEN the Opening call made by one member of a partnership is one notrump and the Responding Hand answers with three notrump, there being no intervening bids, the distribution of the hand is obscured746 words
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85 1934-08-17 11 Tokio. Auk. 1. The Finance Office announced today that the total revenue during the fiscal year 1933-1934 totalled 2,133.750.000 yen. showing an increase of over 100.000.000 yen as compared with the previous year, while expenditure totalled 2.249.650.000 yen. Expenditure thus exceeded revenue by 115.000.000 yen. PracticallyReuter - 85 words
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Article157 1934-08-17 11 Japanese Technical Expert Appointed According to the Yomiuru today, the Japanese Navy Office has decided to choose Rear-Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. formerly commander of the first naval air force and now assigned to the naval general staff, as technical expert to the London naval talks, which will beReuter - 157 words
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Advertisement291 1934-08-17 11 iB-l iJJxocc-l Sl2.—,—. Aararanee In fore* «w SlMM.***. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln the Btraito X— X HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Lile Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewn »G The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with291 words
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Advertisement426 1934-08-17 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINS (Incorporated ln England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital ln 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,001 Reserve Fund £3,000,001 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.001 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amrltsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok Karachi426 words
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47 1934-08-17 12 The R.M.S. "Mantua" with mails from Europe was due to arrive at Penang at 3 p.m. yesterday. The mails are expected to reach Singapore by the 545 p.m. by train today and will be dealt with tomorrow morning.47 words
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Article50 1934-08-17 12 Aug. 15.— Kulit, Toussoum (Dut)* Conte Verde (Ital); Larut, Rusa, Sin Kheng Seng, Sin Aik J_ee, Rahman, Hong Keat, Meran (Brit) Aug 16.— Silverbeech, kedah. SirdJSS n".?' H ng Elephanta ifnitoi v Yer ?>y ck Boelongan, Elout, Singkel Van der Lyn, Tidore (Dut) Hague Maru, Bengal Maru, Milan Maru50 words
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Article67 1934-08-17 12 tJlt ?-l Stan c f 21 cables 218 degrees from the flashing green light on southern end of detached mole or ?o| a rt™ ter 51 at 1 degree 16 103 degrees 5r E (approx.), Is a sunken wreck of a wooden twako. ii t light>bu °y67 words
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Article477 1934-08-17 12 FARCICAL HISTORY OF THE ASIA Captain Abandons Ship For A NOTHER chapter is closed m the farcial history of the steamer Asia. rt which, for four years, has laid unclaimed m Amoy Harbour Her Master. Capt. P. H. Going of Kowloon, has had to abandon his long wait for wages477 words
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Article153 1934-08-17 12 Dairen Harbour To Be Extended Dairen. A Dairen harbour development plan costing 180,000.000 Yen and envisaging an annual port traffic of 20.000.--000 tons 50 years hence, is now under discussion by local authorities, according to a Japanese newspaper here The present annual traffic of Dairen port is approximatelyReuter - 153 words
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Article129 1934-08-17 12 X.P.M. Steamer In Minor Mishap In the early hours of Tuesday morn- ing an accident occurred m Penang harbour resulting m a collision between a Chinese tongkang and the Gen van der Heyden. The steamer which arrved m Penang from Sumatra was receiving luggage from a motor launch129 words
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Article233 1934-08-17 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR East Whar, r rifl Komsani a (,iU I Main Whart <V, Uri(i Cfcrthageia ?fe<* 13; Pembr Empire Dm ft ff tr<ll r Javan, Pong 34; Chat Empire > Kola 40 ft> i West Wharf I, r J de wm Piion 2: i ■a;- ft P Main Whan GuillemarM233 words
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Article169 1934-08-17 12 Danish And CMmm Wp Involved In Mishap At dUSk 'ft: A Ig. 7 twoc en came into colllsiofi vhlk the Southern Fairway, Bai I resulting ir: both The two >:.. Danish Michael J» by Ban Chinese frelghtei Chlan L jceedlng to respective the west end ol lhe169 words
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Article487 1934-08-17 12 The following passengers are proceeding per s.s "Carthage" to-day for Penang. Colombo. Bombay and Europe Miss K. E. Walker. Mr. I. B. Wylk\ Mr. L. K. James, Miss Yong Fook Moy! Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs! J. D. Smart and infant, Mr. P. Samuel Mr.487 words
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Article162 1934-08-17 12 Programme Of Midsummer Cruise Weihaiwei. July >4. The British fteet leaves tomorrow for a midsummer cruise and flee: exercises and will return to Weihalwel m August. The Commander- in-chh-i. Admiral ,Sir Frederic Dreyer. aboard his Hag. I ship, h.m.s. Suilolk. arriv-ai at Chinwangtao on July 26 and atReuter - 162 words
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Article84 1934-08-17 12 Hut 200 Londoners Make Two hundred Londoners danced and sang on board the new Medway Steam Packet Company's pleasure steamer. Essex Queen, when, bound from London to Margate, she was stranded for more than an hour with enelnc trouble olf Reculvers. near Heme Bay. Assistance from two speedboats84 words
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Advertisement588 1934-08-17 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated .n F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage 5431 LLOYDS AGENTS. Booking Agents for Federated Malay States Railways. Royal State Railways of Siam. JH H^^^^ml __^_fl __P ma. < Incorporated m England) HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN, HONOLULU ft CANADA FOUR MAGNIFICENT EMPRESSES, COMPRISING THE LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS588 words
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Advertisement57 1934-08-17 12 i I. S. K. LINE. ISHIHARA MNGYO MlC* KAISHA, LTD (incorporated i KEGIXAK FREIOHI N PASSENGER SERVIC CLYDE MAPI' ERIE MAIU I ..u-Ji FOR KOBK. OSAKA, M«»J» ;*7 \AGOVA *M> fOKHNAW MALTA MA! ERIE MARU For ratea and I apply: ISHIHARA SANGO k« >sMl MMIIH' m »rported AGENTS M UNION57 words
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Miscellaneous401 1934-08-17 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And M. A m m vlrU'vV BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 730 a.m Saturday 7 p.m Kuantan ivia Jerartut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 a.m. 7 p.m. Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday401 words
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Advertisement362 1934-08-17 13 fit BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. OUTWARDS Due Oue T'nage Spore. T'nage Spore. 11.000 Aug. 18 CHITRAL 15,000 Oct. 12 OR£ 6.000 Aug. 30 SOUDAN 6.500 Oct. 24 ivALPINm 17,000 Aug. 31 CARTHAGE 15.000 Oct. 26 15.000 Sept. 14 RANPURA 17.C00 Nov. 9 6.100 Sept. 27 BURDWAN362 words
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Advertisement449 1934-08-17 13 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer a Du B City ot Oran Aug 30 Sept City ot Bath 'For Genoa, Liverpool. Glasgow i Sept. 7 Sept. 9 City of Norwich Sept 14 Sept 16449 words
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Advertisement1126 1934-08-17 13 Ww^m.Ww W m\ A I ai W J I r, JF*U Jf 1 TrIBBLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAM SHT >CO «1931» T gi s: ks ssss^ak 1 THE SLAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. THE SUN SHIPPING CO LTO f Ltd INSIRANCE. Ihe Liverpool und London and Globe The1,126 words
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Advertisement494 1934-08-17 14 X" Pc Mb I ■—WM PAMT-AART MAAT9CMAWJ "•^-fig AUg W> S^at. Tembilahan. P oe loe-Pa.las S-!^lffl!.* ,< (PaSSengerS n »>. Batavia. m£SmS£& AUg Belawan-DeU. VA S?- -afcffjftar Djeboes *2S? AUg 18 RW0 Pada «8-Bay. Ampenan. Boeleleng and 3j£VU\! t Sp, Tffl,W Tampat-Tinggi. BengTMA a H Urday V Aug 18 Tamilian494 words
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Advertisement239 1934-08-17 14 _^a __M_w._fw>ttßgiPMß—^ Kb j >k n > -^^s|3m^ t— r^-^^^-^ iBB^I \\m ■<_-AJ___l SHI REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS NAPLES GENOA MARSEILLES VJ* Pennng, Cotombo, Rombay, Sues, Port Said. Alexandria on j the Famous I PRESIDENT LINERS AU outside staterooms— Excellent cuisine— Swimming bath— Three day stopover In Egypt. NEXT SAILING PRESIDENT239 words
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Advertisement437 1934-08-17 14 ll^P? AIRES VIA COLOMBO. S. Rf pv^T AFRICA. BRAZIL AND URUGUAY F Ist 2 c AIRES *U rm (Express Service) EAST SOUTH Wila? I^*,, m.s. La Plata Maru Auk 29 c (Inter k diat« 11 B *Wi m.s. Buenos Aires Maru Sept! 30 X ft na Man!* m.s. Santos Maru437 words
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1398 1934-08-17 15 Oxford First String After Six Months Playing Promises To Be A Star SECOND STRINGS GO TO FIVE SETS London, July 20 nnui ennla match between Oxford and Cambridge at Lord's represented by the same two players as last year, won between the first strings, J.1,398 words
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Article315 1934-08-17 15 CARNERA PLANNING HIS COMEBACK Wants To Fight In Buenos Aires mrw New York Au 6 piGHT promoters to-day announced that Primo Camera, depdsed Italian heavyweight champion of the world has signed articles to appear m Buenos Aires on October 2C against an oppon em as yet unselected. I Ring observers,315 words
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Article195 1934-08-17 15 L So "th Defeat West At Worcester ta terrific heat, the West by a considerable runs. The game was never the pulses: at times it was and wearisome. It was the Nawab of Pataudi tted first and had lost six for the thin total ci 44. J ragged195 words
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Article, Illustration15 1934-08-17 15 MEMBERS of the Rhodesian team practising at the White City for the British Empire Games.15 words
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Article52 1934-08-17 15 The following will represent the V M.C.A. at cricket against Ceylon Sports Club on Saturday at 2 p.m. on the V.M.C.A. Ground. R. Lyne, S. D. Gauder, Lee Fong Lim, H. Gibson, S. Ferriera, A. Tan. V. Xavter. E. Brown. J. G. Baker. R. P. Ridley, Lee Kit Soon, A.52 words
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Article82 1934-08-17 15 To stimulate interest and ultimately raise the standard the Kedah Lawn Tennis Association are inviting entries for a Junior Tournament open to schoolboys under nineteen years of age. No entrance fees will be charged but entrants must be resident sofK edah. There will be two events Singles and Doubles. The82 words
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Article230 1934-08-17 15 Chinese Wins Singles Title See Chooi Soon won the lawn tennis championship of Pahang on Monday 'and the championship cup presented by the British Resident. Mr. H. G. R. Leonard, by defeating R. Gopal 6— 3. 6 3 m the final. In the semi-finals Chooi Soon beat C.230 words
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Article575 1934-08-17 15 Essex Oarsman Wins Doggett s Coat and Badge 'TKE 220 th race for Doggett's Coat and Badge was rowed over the tideway course and resulted m an easy win for Harold James Smith of Gravesend, who covered the distance m 30 mm. 34 seconds. L. A. Dyckhoff,575 words
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Article215 1934-08-17 15 Penang Club Championship Qualifiers The following were the results of the qualifying round of the Penang Golf Club championship played last Sunday. BALL SWEEP T. McKinstery 40+37- 77 W. H. Brodie 39 +39 78 W. Somerville 39+41 80 H. R. Law 43 37-^ 80 J. Moncur 40-40 80215 words
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Article237 1934-08-17 15 Ball Blown In Hole By Wind There was an amusing incident m the foursomes between Miss Dorothy Pearson and Miss Jeffries and Mme. Vagliano and Mile. Monique Fay, m the woman's golf match between Great Britain and France. They were all square going to the seventeenth, where Mile.237 words
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Article74 1934-08-17 15 From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban, Aug*. 15. For the first time m the history of Negri Sembilan hockey, a Malay team made its debut today and played against the Seremban Police. The team, which will make a tour of the Malay States shortly, won by three clear74 words
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Advertisement133 1934-08-17 15 Pitt— vrHl-'/'-iniar-jV »-!«lrJiittaig6MHßSSn lu JL "J CHANGE TO MMM— I pill— Mß.il ill I rrvn i r p i **t *t 1 v —j '"'i ttj'i-^< ""TIHL— 'TVIT!", r 7~"Li'Tir -ri— r -i >i— Jj^fy- J:I iJBfJWj^MBfr -w. "•,'3-;. JS^^^^^^^^^l Hg-- •^jP* l *^"^Wpi_ff^yff^sflSu^'* r -*L«r J 11(^3^1^ Wp^gsi _,fr-/.133 words
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913 1934-08-17 16 Airmen Have Most Of The' BUT LOSE BY THE ODD GOAL S.R.C 3; R.A.F 2. "THE SINGAPORE Recreation Cluu sprang a surprise yesterday when 1 they beat the Air Force m a First Division match by three goals to two on the Anson Road913 words
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Article675 1934-08-17 16 YOUTH DOES NOT AL WA YS Over 30's Hold Under 30's To Over 30's 0; Under 30's 0. A HOME and home match bel*~* tweet] the Over 30's and the Under 30's was played on the Patfang yesterday ai.d ended m a goalless draw. Both sides were evenly matched but675 words
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Article373 1934-08-17 16 Anglo- Australian Appeal For Less "Warfare* ALLEGED PROTEST BY AUSSIfiS DENIED fachting 1 WEEK-END RACES Second Of Series For Milner Cup On Sunday i London. UK v I AN APPEAL for more of the true spirit ot cricket ani warfare was made today by Sir Stanley Jackson373 words
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Article, Illustration16 1934-08-17 16 SPECTATORS at Raffles College watching the play m the tennis matches between Singapore and Johore teachers.16 words
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Article156 1934-08-17 16 Cricket The following are invited to represent the Public Works Department Sports Club m a cricket match against the Ceylon Sports Club commencing at 2 p.m on Sunday at Balestier Plain: Samson de Silva, V. Ponniah, J. V. T. Campbell, A. F. Sprott, T. Sta Maria, G. Morgan156 words
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Article202 1934-08-17 16 Raffles Institution Lose By Four Wickets Playing at Raffles Institution yesterjday afternoon the Teachers' Association beat the school team at cricket Iby four wickets. Scores: Raffles Institution Watt c Wai Imm b Varma 0; Kamarudin lbw b Paramsothy 10: Boon Peng lbw b Paramsothy 9; Sundram b202 words
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Article37 1934-08-17 16 A cup to be competed for by the j Malay football clubs, affiliated to the j Malaya Football Association, has been kindly presented by Mr. R. L. Hastie, the popular President of the Singapore Amateur Football Association.37 words
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Article144 1934-08-17 16 Third Round Of I.S. Tenni* Championship Forest Hill, \\i. IV In tbe third round ft championship Miss Helen lacoi Mrs. Harris 5—7. 6—2 6-3: M Stammers 'Englana' br.it MDi throp I Boston I 6 6 0; Miss J beat Miss Hunt Lis Angeles) 6—4. Miss Helen Jacobs144 words
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Advertisement72 1934-08-17 16 CARBORUNDUM and ALOXITE FOR GRINDING y^9S2^\ ALL KINDS OF foo^^^^^p\ METALS AND W'/^l^MlA ALLOYS V \X _^^B __^_v fc AD E CARBORUNDUM P^^WVBar is the hardest abrasive m "r.t* r V^Sfflr Grinding Wheels s.-.-Coatea Abrasive Paoer rr.d Cloth Rubbing Bricks— Knife Sharpen* r> jfej^-%. Grinding Powders C irborunclu" Jmj Crucibles72 words
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