The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 September 1934
1934-09-24
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Title Section17 1934-09-24 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,378 ESTD. 1835. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1934 10 CENTS17 words
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185 1934-09-24 1 Hundreds Of Victims Buried Alive EXPRESS TRAIN DESTROYED Osaka, Sept. 23 n I'HOOX travelling at sixty metres an hour uck a portion of Osaka and Kyoto yesternd did heavy damage to property and life •eds of houses, including a large number took, collapsed andUnion Times - 185 words
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Article98 1934-09-24 1 To Introduce Restriction London, Sept. 23. benefit considerably meeting of an inter-; ice of worlds pro- 1 is likely to be held m ime m October with introduction of some iction. It is pointed out •isfactory results are be obtained if producers, American, can reach comwlth each otherReuter - 98 words
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Article10 1934-09-24 1 Own Correspondent > Batavia, Sept. 23. fliers left for Bima at10 words
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Article53 1934-09-24 1 More Hopeful Aspect Of Negotiations Washington. Sept. 22. The Soviet- American debt negotiations have been reopened, the State Department announced "under somewhat more favourable auspices than when then were discontinued some days ago," while the Soviet representative M. Troyanovsky, the Soviet Ambassador m Washington, declared himself a littleReuter - 53 words
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285 1934-09-24 1 VICE-CHAIRMAN OF ASSEMBLY TO BE PROSECUTED Siam Disclosure 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 23. The Secretary- General of the State Council has notified Phya Devahastin, vice-chairman of the Assembly, that he will be prosecuted after the session terminates. At a recent meeting of the Assem- bly the representative of285 words
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Article, Illustration83 1934-09-24 1 General O 'Duffy Gives Up Leadership Mr. Cosgrave Becomes President Of United Ireland Party Dublin, Sept. 23. '/GENERAL O'Dutfy has resigned the presidency and his membership of the United Ireland Party, together with jthe leadership of the Blue Shirts, and is succeeded m the respective positions by Mr. Cosgrave andReuter - 83 words
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Article42 1934-09-24 1 New York, Sept. 23. The textile strike has ended. The workers' union has ordered the men to resume work tomorrow. A labour leader, it is reported, stated today that the union had obtained their demands.- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article63 1934-09-24 1 ELECTION OF A FORMER MINISTER <From Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, Sept. 23. The Assembly met yesterday aiternoon and elected the former Minister ct Justice, who until the quota trouble, was Minister of Finance as chairman oi the Assembly. The meeting then adjourned until eight o'clock to hear the63 words
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Article103 1934-09-24 1 No Difficulty About Solution From Our Own Corespondent.) London, Sept. 22. An easy solution of the Siamese quota difficulty by the meeting of the International Rubber Regulation Committee on Tuesday is confiently anticipated. It is believed the committee will shortly announce 30 per cent, restriction for the103 words
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Article, Illustration19 1934-09-24 1 M.M.S. RAMILLIES left Plymouth for final trials before joining; the Mediterranean Fleet, after undergoing a refit lasting two years.19 words
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Article92 1934-09-24 1 Arrangeraents Practically Complete London, Sept. 21. Arrangements are practically complete for the launching of the giant Cunard-White Star liner 534 m the presence of the King and Queen next Wednesday. The Prince of Wales will also attend the ceremony and afterwards will return to Balmoral Castle withBritish Radio - 92 words
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Article93 1934-09-24 1 Trans-Atlantic And Canard Companies London, Sept. 21. A working agreement between the Trans-Atlantic and Cunard companies is said by the Paris Press to have been reached. The effect of this agreement would be that the two giant liners, the French ship Normandie and the Cunarder No. 534, wouldBritish Radio - 93 words
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Article31 1934-09-24 1 London, Sept. 20. The death has occurred of the Duke of St. Albans, aged 64. He had been an Invalid for some years. He is succeeded by his half brother. RadioRadio - 31 words
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Article52 1934-09-24 1 The 'Free Press was informed late last night by a Post Office official that the outward bound Imperial Airways plane had been held up at Alor Star owing to engine trouble. It is expected the plane will complete the journey to Singapore today, possibly52 words
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Article80 1934-09-24 1 Sir Allan Cobham Continues India Flight London, Sept. 22. The air liner which fuelled Sir Allan Cobham s plane at Portsmouth crashed m a field m Buckinghamshire and the four occupants were incinerated. Sir Allan Cobham and Squadron leader Helmore took off from Portsmouth on their nonstopReuter - 80 words
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Article66 1934-09-24 1 Prince Of Wales' Pilot In Big Air Race London, Sept. 21. The Prince of Wales' personal pilot. Flight. Lieutenant Fielden, has received permission to take part m the England—Melbourne air race. He is taking the place of Bernard Rubin who is ill and will fly one ofBritish Radio - 66 words
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Article55 1934-09-24 1 120 MINERS DOOMED AT WREXHAM Three Rescue Workers Lose Their Lives (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 23. It was officially stated tonight that 120 men are trapped m Cresford Colliery, Wrexham. There is very little hope that any of the men will be saved.. Three men of the rescue55 words
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Article183 1934-09-24 1 Heroic Work Done By Volunteers London, Sept. 22. A big explosion occurred early this morning m Cresford Colliery, Wrexham A number of charred bodies have been brought to the surface but the fitree fire below is rendering the progress of the rescuers impossible. Worst, fears are entertainedReuter - 183 words
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Article73 1934-09-24 1 Management Of The CantonKowloon Line Hong Kong. Sept. 23. The authorities of the Can ton Kowloon Railway have released the new treaty m connection with the management oi the line for publication. Of the total receipts received by the Canton side of the line, the British interestsUnion Times - 73 words
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Article29 1934-09-24 1 London, Sept. 21. The King and Queen of Siam, who have been on tour m Europe, arrived at Dover this afternoon and proceeded by road to London.- British RadioBritish Radio - 29 words
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Advertisement40 1934-09-24 1 Intt^m \(J/^lif^ R l H\iß3R3fi HSawlvihl Hindi I TONIGHT I WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26th COCKTAIL DANCE DINNER DANCE 6.30 to ONFORMAU) sis Pm CABARET DANCE (NroHMAD THE TALENTED KIRA BORIS s^_ Midnight fRQW DIA6HLIEW RUSSIAN B*UET Raffles celebrated orchestra PHONE 538140 words
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Advertisement77 1934-09-24 1 On Other Pages Singapore flood ptoblem 2 Letters to the Editor 2 Diary of the iceek 2 Radio programmes 2 Harbour extensions 3 Picture page 5 Singapore ring tragedy 6 Civil Engineers meeting 7 Political Trend In Siam 9 China and the League 9 Trade and finance 10 Contract bridge77 words
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Advertisement63 1934-09-24 1 ignmim*vmw/M SEA VIEW \J? HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT TENNIS GOLF SWIMMING SI NBATHING EVERY ROOM WITH BATH, W.C.. RUNNING HOT COLD WATER (INFORMAL) TONIGHT (INFORMAL) SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CONCERT DURING DENSER ADELPHI HOTEL GRILL ROOM CONCERT DURING TIFFIN tomorrow SPECIAL DINNER DANCE THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TODAY AT63 words
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1153 1934-09-24 2 DEFEA TING THE FLOODS IN SINGAPORE Complex Problem Reviewed Periodically, m times of heavy rain, certain low-lying parts of Singapore become flooded causing considerable inconvenience to traffic and householders, and the prevention or alleviation of flooding has been one of the city's major problems for many years. Many schemes have1,153 words
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Letters To The Editor
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116 1934-09-24 2 The Editor of the Free Press. Sir,— ln your leader of Saturdays date you appear to have made a curious misquotation: You state that resorting to tariffs "is like the birds that sing m the spring— it has nothing to do with the case."116 words
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Article127 1934-09-24 2 Greater Protection For Pedestrians London, Sept. 19. Twenty thousand Belisha beacons are to be erected for the protection of London pedestrians. These signposts are alliteratively named after the Minister for Transport. Mr. Hore Belisha. and consist of unilluminated yellow globes placed seven feet high. At the recently instituted127 words
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Article23 1934-09-24 2 Sergeant Major G. Moule. attached to the Malacca Volunteers, has lef. for Singapore. C. S. M. Cussack has arrived to take his place.23 words
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Advertisement39 1934-09-24 2 STEEL CASTINGS Hp. T'W HUff^HKb -tsf, AJiwiS\»'; s V cto v 4LJ2W ■^■11 BUS GEARS OF ALL TYPES. Locomotive and Truck Wheels. Ships Stem and Stern Posts. Heavy Brackets Bed Plates. Pump Impellers Propellers. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. StWGAPORE BRANCHES.39 words
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Advertisement645 1934-09-24 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^ "SKETOLENE" An Unique Preparation and The Only Real Preventive of MOSQUITO BITES Does not stain the most delicate fabrics. Obtainable from all first class Chemists and Stores. Sole Agents. GRAFTON LABORATORIES 208 Collyer Quay BUSINESS CARDS i STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS ft REPAIRERS 14A Change Alley, Singapore. The645 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous393 1934-09-24 2 Diary Of j The Week MONDAY SEPT. 24. fligft Water 11.19 a.m. 9.3 ft., 11.40 p.m. 10.3 ft. Hockey: S.C.C. Trial; SC.R.C. vs. Raffles Institution. R.I. ground. Football: Malay Inter-School Cotnpetion. Geylang vs. Sepoy Lines, Victoria Bridge School. Ping-Pong N.C.S.S. vs. N S.L.C.&. Great World. TUESDAY, SEPT. 25. ffigh Water393 words
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Miscellaneous188 1934-09-24 2 Today's Radio Singapore ZHI < Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd Wavelength 49.9 metres p.m. 6 Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raffles '< Hotel Dance Orchestra under the direction of Dan Hopkins 6.45 News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. 7 Relay of concert188 words
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Miscellaneous121 1934-09-24 2 > Programmes 11.35 Family Album, a talk. 11.50 Dance music. 12.20 News bulletin. 12.35 Music for String Quartet, a pro- j gramme of gramophone records 12.50 The Wireless Singers, conductor 1.05 Leslie Woodgate. Holland— PHOHl Wavelength— lo*BB metres 8.00 Talk by L. Cohen with musical illustrations. 820 Talk by Jonkvr.121 words
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Article447 1934-09-24 3 ,v- HARDSHIP FOR AND TENANT Ratepayers' Association Viewport cf the Singapore Association bting reImprovement Trust interests of Tatepayers ol slum clearance are >u th was urged by Mr. Tay i the chair at the annual he association. reck said en the practice for tne address you447 words
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1167 1934-09-24 3 OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY HARBOUR BOARD JHE faith of the Singapore Harbour Board m the future oi Singapore as a port of first class importance is emphasised n the decision that has been taken to extend the facilities of the port1,167 words
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306 1934-09-24 3 THE Hong Kong Government has decided not to continue its subsidy to the Hong Kong flying club. I m the budget speech recently the Colonial Secretary said f ™c Oovern- ment after careful consideration has i decided to discontinue the subsidy to I306 words
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Article398 1934-09-24 3 NEW INTERNAL SERVICES Broadcasting Station At New Delhi Simla, Sept. 1. IMPORTANT developments m civil aviation and m broadcasting, and an expression of his belief that the civil disobedience movemen; m India is at an end, were striking features of an address by the Viceroy, Lord398 words
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Article131 1934-09-24 3 No Other Evidence Than Thai Of Accused's London, Sept. 18. A murder trial m which the alleged victim's body has not been found opened today at th 2 Old Bailey when Thomas Joseph Davidson, a poultry breeder, pleaded not guilty to killing his eight-year-old son. Prosecuting counsel131 words
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Advertisement135 1934-09-24 3 PILES CAN BE CURED. Treatment That Is Different 'uttering the tortures of Piles aad h OW| n *i!ments. and have tried everi 'thout obtaining relief, we ask r :i Van Vlick's Absorptive l trial. Its curative healing inflamed and swollen parts is fell soothing application, and yo« convinced that here,135 words
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Advertisement595 1934-09-24 3 1 WENT TO WORK IN MISERY FOR 30 YEARS, I Amazing Letter from Stomach Sufferer. The experience of Mr. W. B In his letter below, will bo wonderfully Interesting to ail luffertng Mi.m Gastric troubles, wind, stomach .ickness and evoi> duodena] ulcrrs. You, too, can obtain relief even as he595 words
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Article, Illustration1676 1934-09-24 4 SYDNEY HOWARD IS AMAZED English Comedian's First Impressions Of Hollywood QYDNEY Howard, the actor of a thousand characters who is known m his native land as "England's own Charlie Chaplin," has gone to Hollywood, and will shortly appear m his first Ameri-can-made production. "Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round," a Reliance Picture with Jack1,676 words
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Advertisement63 1934-09-24 4 I FEELING JADED? Then you need a course of Phosferine Tonic Wine, the finest energizer obtainable. It is a delicious wine to which has been added the world famous Tonic Phosferine. JOSEPH TRAVERS AND SONS LTD., Singapore and Penang. Mmimln— ifcat wm% Mood not oato g MM *> h NmA63 words
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Advertisement39 1934-09-24 4 By kind permission of Lt. Co 1 J H M. Mcc and the officers, the band of the Ist Bn. The Wiltshire Regiment will play at the Garrison Golf Club m the evening after the Mixed Foursomes Competition tomorrow.39 words
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Advertisement269 1934-09-24 4 AURELIA'S 12-A STAMFORD ROAD. CAPITOL BLDG NEW SHIPMENT OF HATS 8c DRESSES NOW ON DISPLAY trery car needs *^> SIMONIZ *k± MAKES THE FINISH M MM LAST LONGER j||3 MOTORiSTS WISE! '-tail SIMONIZ Hie OenenU Electric Co. Ltd are recommending all WReirigeratoi Users to use SIMONIZ for keeping thru V.269 words
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Article, Illustration203 1934-09-24 5 GREET A children's fancy dress parade m Chafe** Park was a feature of the On! day of Southend Carnival ikU Wordsworth, dependent of William Wordsworth, the poet, and Carnival Queen of Southend. is seen shaking hands with one of the competitor at the203 words
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Advertisement12 1934-09-24 5 BB^^ I I BHk ff^^ v^r NUTRITIOUS SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. .TD.12 words
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Article440 1934-09-24 6 New Authority To Be Set Up PROSPECTS OF MORE TRADE Colombo. A SCHEME for establishing a Port Health Authority with a view to exercising supervision over all the sanitary and medical arrangements at the Port of Colombo is now under contemplation on the part of Government, the440 words
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Article, Illustration45 1934-09-24 6 DRESSED IN AN ODD ASSORTMENT of garments, Mr. Noel Coward, the actor-dramatist, arrived m Paris after his shipwreck adventure m the Mediterranean. Mr. Coward lost fourteen suits of clothes when he was stranded on an island. He is seen talking to reporters after his adventure.45 words
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Article42 1934-09-24 6 Mr. R. S. D'Oyly-John. district manager for Malaya of The Texas I Company (China), Limited, and Mrs. i DOyly-John have arrived m Kuala i Lumpur from Ipoh. and are staying for some six weeks, prior to making an extensive tour of Malay42 words
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428 1934-09-24 6 Big Strike Of Minerals In Kwangtung Province T Canton. HE discovery of several important minerals, including gold, copper and minerals, including gold, copper and wolfram is reported from Toishan, a Kwangtung district, and has aroused considerable interest m provincial reconstruction circles. Reports appearing m the Chinese press indicate that ofReuter - 428 words
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Article487 1934-09-24 6 "No Case To Answer Says Counsel CHARGE AGAINST MR. HOALIM 1 SHALL submit that there is no case I for the defence to answer." declared counsel m the trial of Mr. Philip Hoalim. a well-known local solicitor, when the case was continued m the police court on Saturday.487 words
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695 1934-09-24 6 SINGAPORE RING TRAGEDY A FTER the priest had pronounced the last sacraments and the majority of the large crowd had dispersed, four weeping women remained beside the grave ot Joseph Thunderface. the 21--year-old Red Indian boxer who died m hospital on Saturday after his fall695 words
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Article54 1934-09-24 6 I Stated to be wanted on a charge oi criminal misappropriation of state property m Siam. a Siamese. Nai Khao Viseshdan alias Mowim. was produced before the Taiping magistrate. The alleged offence was said to have taken place m 1932. The case was postponed for mention to next week. Bail54 words
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Advertisement315 1934-09-24 6 "THOR" TRANSMISSION BELTING, made m canaoh 3" x 4 ply 8" x 6 ply 4" x 4 10" x 7 5" v *5 O" w o it Ifc X o 6" x 5 16" x 8 "PATHFINDER" TRANSMISSION BELTING, made m Canada 1" x 3 ply 3" x 4 ply315 words
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Article626 1934-09-24 7 CIVIL ENGINEERS IN MALAYA Marked Progress Made By I Association Increased membership and a greatly improved financial position were reported at the annual meeting of the Malayan Association of the Institution of Civil Engineers held at the Sea View Hotel yester- day. i i j'pHE report of the secretary (Mr.626 words
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Advertisement640 1934-09-24 7 1; -j Positively LAST NIGHT of this Splendid Programme j 6.15TC A Pit O L 9-15 j j YOUR LAST CHANCE to see Paramount's Brilliant Dance Epic j B^VMrr\A SALLY R HD I i||fni^i^l/I II I I/I 1 FamOUS Fall DanCer J I 111 111 I whose celebrated dunce I640 words
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Article1162 1934-09-24 8 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1934 THE TRAGEDY OF THUNDERFACE T'HE death of Joseph Thunderface following the boxing match at the New World on Friday night will be inquired into by the authorities m due course but the tragedy also suggests that an even stricter supervision of the1,162 words
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Article, Illustration595 1934-09-24 8 PIE population of Singapore is as polyglot and cosmopolitan as that j of any city m the world but very few people were aware until a few weeks ago that among the many kinds of Indians resident here we had also Red Indians. The Red Man595 words
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Article1278 1934-09-24 8 nVERY resident m Malaya proceeding to England between April and October should, at least once during his lifetime, take ship to Japan and I thence across Canada to his destination. Having disembarked at Vancouver, there is a side trip which should on no account be missedH.A.J.I. - 1,278 words
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Advertisement135 1934-09-24 8 m v.-jj.v y -~^ti '> f I vl x~r. NJ CLUB WlMl 1 CALDBECK'S FRESH FISH ALWAYS AVAILABLE! Salmon Halibut Plaice Turbot Lemon Dover Soles New Zealand Blue Cod (Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Orch ard Road. -^^<^1 FASHION SAYS \c^4^ VELVET \V" /Ty HICKORY SAYS "ONE WA STEP UNDERNEATH"135 words
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Advertisement42 1934-09-24 8 MOST FOOD SHOULD BE WASHED before it is eaten, says a scientist. Doubtless some enterprising baker will soon produce a Bathed Bun. Take out that "GAFLAC" ALL SICKNESS POLICY now. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.42 words
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Article184 1934-09-24 9 LATEST NEWS FROM CHINA Japanese Minister And r Expulsions Shanghai, Sept. 23. Japanese Minister m formally denied that workmen who have just Japan to China, have by the Japanese Governi he admitted that they own out of employment uction of a new labour paneae Government. they could not get anyUnion Times - 184 words
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Article84 1934-09-24 9 For The Singapore Brisbane Route London. Sept. 21. the five air liners tor the Singapore-Bris-ol the England-Australia is due to leave on the the journey to Australia md will be flown by L. J. chief pilot of Qantas irwaya which hold the con-Australia-Singapore mail c. will beBritish Radio - 84 words
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Article80 1934-09-24 9 International Conference Proposed Geneva. Sept. 22. ommittee of the assembly i resolution m favour of an nal conference on the Orient cue auspices to deal with to prevent the traffic m n :.d children. tor Hoo of the same comnded the Chinese attitude traffic and argued thatReuter - 80 words
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Article1251 1934-09-24 9 TREND OF POLITICS IN SIAM Premier Obeys Call Of The King 'From Our Own Correspo^^ THE latpsf It-kk BanKkok Sept. 20. m me ciubs and places where nniui his Sovereign, the Assembly hte col i be^b^eve^th ew are° o j oe believed, the country. This is the secona time he1,251 words
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Article102 1934-09-24 9 Fine Work Of British Thrift Organisations London, Sept. 21. Striking figures of the amount of savings by small investors were disclosed at Cambridge by Sir Arthur Marshall, Vice-Chairman of the National Savings Committee. He said that through the Post Office Savings Bank, Trustee Savings Bank and National SavingsBritish Radio - 102 words
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Article132 1934-09-24 9 May Be Compelled To Veto Budget Geneva, Sept. 22. £»HINA'S demand concerning her w contribution to the League of Nations was backed by the threat of veto en the budget if satisfaction was not obtained during the fourth committee meeting. Such a threat might holdReuter - 132 words
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Article79 1934-09-24 9 I Special Reception In j London j London, Sept. 22. Adequate arrangements have b?en made to care for and provide for accommc elation for the twenty-six Chinese students, including two girls, who arrived m London under the Boxer Indemnity Remission Scheme. The girls will stay at the ChinaReuter - 79 words
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Article55 1934-09-24 9 London, Sept. 20. The list of applications m connection with the issue by the City of Plymouth of £1.000.000 Corporation 3 per cem. redeemable stock 1954 at 97 1 2 m repay m?nt of short term mortgage loans opened this morning and closed live minutes later, the issueBritish Radio - 55 words
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Advertisement94 1934-09-24 9 AMERICAN TENNIS TOURNAMENT AX GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL ON ATURDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER, AT 3 P.M. PROMPT. ENTRANCE FEE $1. INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS. CNTRY BY PHONE TO WO 6490 UP TO 2 P.M. SATURDAY TIFFIN TODAY $1 0 0 TOMORROW Votch Broth WATrH f Potage Darblay fish ala Itaiienne nAIV/ Fried Fish A94 words
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Advertisement247 1934-09-24 9 DUNLOPILLO I! i M CUSHIONING K^BjfffflPlt oblong i.vmo" $3.00 PRICES NETT I It's the amazing good nature of Dunlopillo Cushions that makes them popular. They always come up smiling, they never get out of shape or need punching up. And luxury! Every Dunlopillo Cushion is made of millions of tiny247 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
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540 1934-09-24 10 Dividend Of 2A Per Cent Declared •J^HE annual general meeting of the Tambalak Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Saturday at the Hongkong Bank Chambers. The Hon. Mr. James Robertson presided and the others present were: Mr. S. H. Moss and Mr. J. C Cobbett540 words
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Article54 1934-09-24 10 London. Sept. 20. Sterling on New Ycrk opened at 1.98%, Paris 74 13 16. Stock markets are firmer and the undertone is good. British Government stocks continue Li. demand and War Loan 3* 2 per cents rose to a fresh high record quotation of 105 7 16. Gold price isBritish Radio - 54 words
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Article944 1934-09-24 10 SATURDAY, SEPT. 22. 1934. Ampat Tin 'A) 5s 5s 9d c.d. Asam Kumbanf 37s 6d 40s c.q. Austral Malay I Z I 30s 52s 6d Ayer Hitam Tin <ss) 14s 6d 15s 3d c.d. Ayer Weng ($1) 2.00 2.05 Bangrin I'm 26s 27s Changkat Tin 50s 52s944 words
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76 1934-09-24 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT Sept. 22, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Seller: R.S.S. equal to London Std., Spot (loose) 2£> 8 25 U R.S.S. equal to London Std., (FOB.) October 25% 25*2 Standard R.S.S. on tender Oct./ Dec. 26»/ 8 26 »4 Jan/Mar. 27 V 4 27%76 words
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Article113 1934-09-24 10 Petrel And Kerosene Prices September 22 Shell and Fish Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-gallon tins $4.86 Crown, Dragon Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-gallon tins 4.46 Cross Kerosene per Unit of 2 x 4-gallon tins 4.31 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per tin (of 4 Gallons) 2.43 Sylvan113 words
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Article114 1934-09-24 10 Abroad London. Sept. **0. Exchanges today were Paris 74 25-32. New York 4.99 7 16. Montreal 4.P.4 l 2 Brussels 20.99 1 2 Geneva 15.11. Amsterdam 7.27. Milan bl l ->. Berlin 12.34» 2 Stockholm 19.39 1 2 Copenhagen 22.40. Oslo 19.90' o Vienna 26* 2 Prague 118*2 Helsinefors 226British Radio - 114 words
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Article190 1934-09-24 10 September 22 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2,4 7;32 London, 3 months* sight 2|4 13J64 London 60 days' sight 2|4 3|16 London, 30 days' sight 2|4 5|32 London, demand 2!4V 8 London, T.T. 2|4 3132 Lyons and Paris, demand 867 Hamburg, demand 142 New Yo.k. demand 58^8 Batavia.190 words
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Article110 1934-09-24 10 September 22 Buyers Sellers Gambler 4.25 Java Cube 7.50 Hamburg Cube 7.50 Muntok White Pepper 44.50 White Pepper 43.50 Copra, Sundried 2.95 Copra, mixed 2.30 Small flake Tapioca 3.70 Fair Sago Flour l.iTfc Blanja Jelotong 6.75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.50 R. (Siam) W.C. No. 1 per koyan $120110 words
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Article219 1934-09-24 10 Sept. 20. 21. 22. American Can. Com. 97* 4 97 7 8 98^ American Telephone and Telegraph 111» 4 109* 8 11li 8 Atcheson Railroad 48l 2 49 4 50 > 8 Dupont 86*4 86 88> 4 Firestone 14*2 14 1 8 14 General Electric 18^ 17 7219 words
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Article255 1934-09-24 10 iTo Speed Up Branch Services In Australia Sydney. A contract for the supply of ten Diesel engine units, and ten fluid torque converters, together with all necessary equipment has been let by the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan). The price of the tender was £34,507 10s. and255 words
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Article133 1934-09-24 10 London, Sept. 21. Sterling on New York opened at 4.99 Paris 743/4. Gold is 140s. l»/ 2 d. Stock markets are less active but a good tone continues. British Government stocks are firm with War Loan 3 l 2 per cent, at a new high record. The generalBritish Radio - 133 words
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Article341 1934-09-24 10 To Be Carried Forward To Next Account TPHE directors' report to the share- holders of Bukit Katil Rubber Estates, Limited, submitted at the twenty-fourth annual general meeting held at Malacca on Saturday is as follows The profit for the year, after deducting depreciation on buildings341 words
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Article149 1934-09-24 10 Upward Move In Traffic Index Number The following lnd< I nun sent the rstimahd monthly traffltV ceipts of Cable and Wireli as related to comparable tr n♦£ year 1929. Monthly figure, I working day average Working day average of comparable receipts, ye^r 1929 100. I 1930 1931149 words
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Article20 1934-09-24 10 A large quantity of iron copper pipings was recovered at noon on Wednesday by the div. the sunken cruiser Icmticl20 words
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361 1934-09-24 10 The following information has been received from the Chid Central Bureau of Statistics. Batavia. Foreign exports of rubber from Java and Madura during the mo of August. 1934. r converted to long tons of 2.240 lbs. dry weight* Particulars of rubber Au;1. Latex T 2. Sprayed361 words
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Article, Illustration889 1934-09-24 11 MOLLIE MERRICK - PREVIEWS OF THE first "CLEAN FILMS" MOLLIE MERRICK Hollywood In Person BY WHILE the menace of war and backwash of the Dillinger crowded clean-movie j off the front pages, the the campaign may be current previews. it s— to date are not what termed an artistic success, to be some889 words
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Article172 1934-09-24 11 Royal Lovers Dance The Highland Reel London, Sept. 19. Scottish dances formed the main features of the programme for the ball for the tenants and ghillies on the Royal estates given tonight at Balmoral Castle. Princess Marina danced the Highland Reel with Prince George Newspapers state that theBritish Radio - 172 words
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Article, Illustration808 1934-09-24 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by I World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst I A PAYING SACRIFICE The ideal hand for the declarer to play at contract bridge is one sprink ed with enough honours to stop the run of adverse suits and containing length, not only m the808 words
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Article82 1934-09-24 11 Laying Cable From London To Glasgow London, Sept. 18. Work on the additional underground telephone cable between London, Liverpool and Glasgow begun m June is proceeding rapidly on the northern section of the route. Over 1.000 men are continuously employed on the laying of the cable whichBritish Radio - 82 words
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Advertisement327 1934-09-24 11 AasoranM la fore* itw WHMN The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlement*) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICM 27. Old Jew, to The Company ha* £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compile* with the British Life juiuruiM327 words
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Advertisement431 1934-09-24 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Blshopsgate, London E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Boilo Saigon Amrltsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok Karachi431 words
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Article539 1934-09-24 12 MYSTERY OF "MISSING" SHIPS Four Leave Port But Fail To Arrive i OF all the ships that are lost at sea none are so pathetic, so mysterious, or inexplicable as those included under the sombre heading of "missing" m Lloyd's Register wreck returns. The returns are lor the quarter ended539 words
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Article292 1934-09-24 12 Death After Eight Years In Retirement The funeral took place at. Wallasey of Captain Watson Bell Mann, who was for many years engaged m the regular cross-Channel traffic between the Mersey and Dublin, firstly with the City of Dublin Steam Packet Co.. Ltd., and with the292 words
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Article158 1934-09-24 12 Pastor's Bravery In Storm s n Suva. A gallant rescue of three members of the crew of the ma?] mission cutter Tovata was made recently through the gallantry and resource of the Seventh Uay Adventist pastor. Mrs. Harry Steed The cutter set out at night from Lcvuka lor158 words
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Article47 1934-09-24 12 Messrs. Elder Dempster Lines. Limited Liverpool, have invited tenders from the principal shipbuilders for a new passenger, mail, and cargo liner of about^ 10.000 tons. It is expected thai the order will be placed next month The new liner will be placed on the Liverpool-West Africa service47 words
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Article451 1934-09-24 12 SINKING OF U.S. STEAMER RECALLED Praise For British Seamanship In recognition of the services rendered by Messrs. Andrew Weir and Co.'s motorship Laganbank m rescuing the crew of the U.S. steamer H. F. de Bardeleben on Mar. 10. 1932. m the; North Atlantic, the Embassy of trie451 words
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Article76 1934-09-24 12 Half A Million Tn Witness Launch Ceremony London, mpt l When th( C next Wednesday tk p ing 40.000 tons will to cover the llipwaj 2.000 feet m length. I cioed to n duce tti and drag chain* will be Hied lor the pui An Immense crowd matedBritish Radio - 76 words
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Advertisement634 1934-09-24 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. Booking Agents for Federat^d Malay States Railways. Royal State Railways of Siam. SSMaßtt^gl j*- HOTELS IXWIii .y%v/ 4^^r^i (Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN, HONOLULU CANADA. FOUR MAGNIFICENT "EMFJtESSfcS, COMPRISING THE LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS ON634 words
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Advertisement158 1934-09-24 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE OF 3ADLU By Fortnightly Passenger steamer Between Rangoon, Pert >udan, Marseilles, Palma and rneUnd HOMEWARD BAILINGS Port of Disembarkation IM> month Lm iioo« YOMA PEGU CHINDWIN KEMMENDINE BHAMO AMARAPOORA SAGAING 1" BURMA YOMA PEGU CHINDWIN KEMMENDINE BHAMO AMARAPOORA SAGAING Calls London. Through Passage Rates I fares to158 words
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Miscellaneous598 1934-09-24 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m Saturday 7 p.m Kuantan (via Jerautut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m Saturday 7.30 a.m. 7 p.m. Kelantan (.via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7.30 a.m.598 words
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Miscellaneous139 1934-09-24 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR East Wharf (Batra Rajula 22; Hal Main Wharf (Fntn, Haruna Maru 16; Ipoh 15, Me :.< 11; Agamemnon v. Empire Dock (Entrant Steel Navtgatoi Suisang 37; Dtr Empire Dock: (Enti Alsia 40; Olenbeg West Wharf: (Entrmi Rasa. Durum 4 <Jardim'\si UfTEL HAI I Main Whan: The Cable. Sing139 words
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Advertisement452 1934-09-24 13 P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. OUTWARDS T-nace Spore. a P Be BHUTAN 6.100 Sept. 27 RANPHT »»<*€. RAJPUTANA 17.000 Sept. 28 X X VS!L eC 7 •BEHAH 6,000 Oct. 7 NALDr R A ,^S De 19 CHITRAL 15.000 Oct. 12 NALDER -A 16.000 Dec. 21 SOLTUAN 6.500 Oct. 24452 words
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Advertisement511 1934-09-24 13 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) c™ w, "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer n <s«iu City of PitUburg SS ee 29£ e 29 Oc f™ PrtD "AMERICAN AND MANCHURIAN" LINE. FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. VIA POSTS511 words
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Advertisement1028 1934-09-24 13 Ltd. INSURANCE. The toSSSSI *r d V^ d n and Olobe The Tham <* and Mersey Marin, f rin RAILWAYS. Tne Federated Malay States Railways The Royal State Railway* of Siam AIRWAYS. SB^T^HrLu^'t Netherland Indian Airways. Indian Trans-Continental Airways Ltd. X.L.M. (Royal Dutch Air Lones». Qantas Empire Airways Ltd. 7*>1,028 words
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Advertisement863 1934-09-24 14 K. P. M. tONINKLUKI PAJKETVAART MAATBCHAPPU PLANCIUS- Monday, Sept. 24, Belawan-Deli. TOBELO— Monday, Sept. 24, Selat-Pandjang, Koedap. Bengkalis and BaBOTH Monday Sept. 24. Muntok (passengers and mails only) and Batavia. ROKAN— Tuesday, Sept. 25, Bengkalis, Paneh. Berombang, Tandjong-Men-geidar. Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. PASIR Tuesday. Sept. 25, Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. VAN863 words
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Advertisement369 1934-09-24 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE oJW AMERICAN MAIL LINE I TRAVEL THE AMERICAN WAY COMFORT and ECONOMY £75. 2. 6. SINGAPORE TO ENGLAND VIA AMERICA IN TOURIST CLASS. INCLUDING TRIP THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL. TOURIST CLASS OFFERS YOU: Large outside staterooms with hot and cold running water— excellent cuisine— ample Deck space—369 words
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Advertisement647 1934-09-24 14 MARSEILLES, ANTWERP^Jm^T^^ 1V nM AND MIDDLESBROUGH ir KbAM HAKOZAKI MARU 10,400 Oct. 3 4 ftKASHIMA MARU 10.000 Dm it JTERUKUNI MARU 12.000 Oct. 18 11 IYASUKUNI MARU 12.00, HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Oct 31 Nov. 1 HAKONE MARU 1Q.400 j a J HARUNA MARU 14,400 Nov. 14 15 SSUWA MARU 10.750647 words
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Article2670 1934-09-24 15 FITTING CLIM AX TO AMATEUR RACES Ginger Wins His Last Race AND PAYS HIGHEST DIVIDEND OF AMATEUR MEETING TIIK autumn races were brought to a closp nn c ond day of the amateur meeting at wWch the ot J*. mX the Government and Mrs Caidecott attend^ UT^nU.all.v the only upset2,670 words
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Article, Illustration11 1934-09-24 15 "ling m Little Pat, who won the first race on Friday.11 words
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Article, Illustration9 1934-09-24 15 Cannibal Jack, who won the second race on Friday.9 words
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Article711 1934-09-24 15 Reach Final By Knocking Out Chinese KENG HOCK'S ABSENCE GREATLY FELT Marine Dcpt 3; Chinese 0. FHE semi-final tie of the S.A.F.A. cup competition on Saturday afternoon on the Anson Road Stadium between the Marine Department and the Chinese provided the biggest surprise m a tournament711 words
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118 1934-09-24 15 Girls' Golf Title Won By 13-Year-Old Scot 250-YARD DRIVES Stoke Pogcs, Sept. 17. IN the final of the Girls' Golf Championship over 18 holes. Miss Jupp beat Miss Montford 3 and 1. Miss Japp played like a veteran m spite of the fact that this is her first tournament otReuter - 118 words
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Article, Illustration14 1934-09-24 15 Little Pat winning the first race on Friday from The Imp and Lady Mildred.14 words
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Article140 1934-09-24 15 Y. M. C. A. Tennis CLOSE MATCH WITH S.C.R.C. IN a tennis match played on Saturday 1 afternoon between the V.M.C.A. and the S.C.R.C. on the Association's courts m Bras Basah Road, the horn'? side won two singles and i double and lost two doubles and a single SINGLES. Dr.140 words
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1451 1934-09-24 16 Weeping Crowd At Wrexham MANCHESTER C. WIN AWAY AND TAKE TOP POSITION Bolton Only Team With Full Points From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 23. THE most tragic match m the history of British football was played at Wrexham on Saturday, where 1201,451 words
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Article, Illustration105 1934-09-24 16 BEATS R. CRAIK 3 and 2 M M. PATERSON became the new champion of the Singapore Golf Club yesterday when he defeated R. Craik 3 and 2 over 36 holes. Craik was two down on the morning round. He held a clear advantage through105 words
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Article, Illustration183 1934-09-24 16 Semi-finals: Craik beat S. N. Kelly (holder*. 2 and 1. Paterson beat J. T. Smith, 3 and 2. The monthly mixed foursomes competition was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday and resulted m a win for Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Edwards with a net score of183 words
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Article84 1934-09-24 16 Selangor's Team Chosen To Meet Negri-Malacca <From Our Own Correspc>ndent. Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 22. After a Probables vs Possibles ***** match today m which the former routed the latter by 21 dj*Ms tc nil, the following were picked r,o reoresent Selangor m the nrst inter-State match against Negri-Malacca84 words
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Article78 1934-09-24 16 'Fron. Our Own Correspondent I Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 22 A very high standard of badminton I was witnessed m the nn;j> ofthe wh^f° r Ba mint <>n chan iP ionship| which were played this afternoon before a large crowd A. S. Samuel and Mov HH° n L S78 words
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Article, Illustration657 1934-09-24 16 AFTER DEFENDER HAD WON FOURTH RACE Alleged Infringement Of Rules JPNDEAVOUR. British challenger foi 1 the America's Cup, was beaten m the fourth official race on Saturday bringing the score to two wins each There was a dramatic finish to the race, when Mr.Reuter - 657 words
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Advertisement70 1934-09-24 16 ONCE A WOMAN HAS BECOME USED TO AUTOMATIC HOT WATER, HEATED BY GAS, ANYTHING ELSE SEEM* LIKE GOING BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES. THIS MODERN CONVENIENCE DOES AWAY. ONCE AND FOR ALL. WITH WAITING, RUNNING UP AND DOWNSTAIRS Tp LIGHT AND TURN OFF THE HEATER AND GOING WITHOUT HOT WATER70 words
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Advertisement103 1934-09-24 16 WHY IS THE MECHANISM OF THE i REFRIGERATOR YOU BUY SO IMPORTANT? GENERAL Jgr ELECTRIC ALL-STEEL REFRIGERATOR 22 Years' htewive Research. With 4 Yean' Service Plan, j GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. j THE REFRIGERATOR WITHJTffi^ PERFECT^IISkM^ I BACKED BY THE GREATEST NAME IN /^S £t^ ELECTRICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURE. *O M103 words
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