The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 December 1934
1934-12-22
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section14 1934-12-22 1 The Singapore Free Press No. 14.455 ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1934. 10 CENTS.14 words
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134 1934-12-22 1 LABOUR SHOCKED AT SOVIET MASS EXECUTIONS BARBAROUS AND UNWORTHY OF RUSSIA Zinovieff Arrested London. Dec. 21. RKPORTS from Warsaw which are neither confirmed nor denied m Moscow announce that Zinovieff and Kamenev are under arrest m their homes. The recent mass executions m i Moscow have stirred British Labour. Thi-Reuter - 134 words
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Article83 1934-12-22 1 Birthday Celebrations In Bangkok i iFrom Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, Dec. 21. The Queen's birthday was celebrated i .■csterday by salutes rircd by the Army md the Navy. Customary religious iClimlea were observed within the j Grand Palace under the direction ol Prince Patriarch. Members of the83 words
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Article188 1934-12-22 1 HAY REQUIRE AID FROM GOVERNMENT Social Upheaval If They Close Down Paris, Dec. 21. FHE Citroen works are closing over the Christmas holidays but vill reopen as usual for the throwng out of work of their 20,000 employees and dependents, estinated at 50,000, would lead to aReuter - 188 words
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300 1934-12-22 1 Crashes In Desert With Christmas Mail THREE PASSENGERS AND CREW OF FOUR PERISH Famous Journalist Among Victims FIRST SERIOUS X.L.M. ACCIDENT FOR MANY YEARS EA FTER years of immunity trom fatal accidents, even mishaps of a less serious nature, a terrible tragedy has befallen300 words
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Article344 1934-12-22 1 Struck By Lightning After Sending Message? Baghdad, Dec. 20. Twenty-four British aeroplanes are Joining tomorrow m the search for the missing Dutch airliner for which grave fears are entertained. Cairo, Dec. 21. R.A.F. planes have located the i missing airliner west of Rutbah Wells. It is reportedReuter - 344 words
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Article124 1934-12-22 1 Operator Who Survived The Bangkok Disaster The ill-fated plane, the Uiver (Stork). 11 win be remembered, won the first prize m the handicap race, London to Melbourne with Commander Parmentier and First Officer Moll. On the fatal flight the famous plane was piloted by Commander W. M. O.124 words
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Article261 1934-12-22 1 Gifted And Distinguished Journalist Mr. D. W. Berretty, who was about 42 years of age, founded the Aneta Agency by himself and built it up into one of the leading organisations of its kind m the world. This was a remarkable feat of journalistic enterprise, more261 words
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Article, Illustration147 1934-12-22 1 F. B. I. MISSION TO MANCHUKUO Will Recognition Follow London, Dec. 21. TTHE Times and Morning Post editorially summarise the report of the Federation oi British Industries Mission to Manchukuo and welcome the conclusions of the investigators regarding co-operation between British and Japanese industry, expressing the opinion that a reasonableReuter - 147 words
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Advertisement168 1934-12-22 1 BIGIA TEA Br»ngs the freshness inn fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS RIJSTAFFEL 12.30 to 3 p.m. SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DANCE (FORMAL) 9.30 to Midnight CABARET FINAL PERFORMANCE OF 808 CALLOWAY 1. MILITARY TAP 2. SPECIALITY DRUM SOLO 3. NOVELTY CHAIR168 words
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Advertisement149 1934-12-22 1 There is no better Ten than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW HOTEL Tonight Full Moon. Dinner Served on the Lawn. Dancing m the hall room ante] 12 midnight MORNING SUNDAY EVENING HIGH TIDE 9.45 am CONCERT iiiwii: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ON THK LAWN CURRY TIFFIN CONCERT149 words
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Article83 1934-12-22 2 Sequel To Police Action In Manila Manila. Dec. 21. A PROTEST has been lodged with the American and Philippine Governments by Capt. Mushoff, the captain of the Soviet freighter Ordjonikidze against the action of the Philippine constabularly m boarding the vessel and arresting 23 Manila residentsReuter - 83 words
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Article89 1934-12-22 2 Verdict On Child Found FDead By Railway (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 20. While cutting banana leaves for pigs' food along the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur railway line one afternoon, a Chinese woman vegetable gardener missed her three-year-old daughter. Her search ended m her finding the child lying dead89 words
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Article76 1934-12-22 2 X.L.M. Plane Carries Mail For Christmas Paramaribo, Dec. 21. The first Atlantic crossing by a Dutch air liner was successfully accomplished yesterday when a X.L.M. Fokker carrying Christmas mails arrived here from Amsterdam and was warmly welcomed by the Governor of Dutch Guiana and a huge crowd. TheReuter - 76 words
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Article98 1934-12-22 2 London, Dec. 20. The Advisory Committee to the Board ot Trade on the administration oi the Government grant of £2.000.000 for a year to British tramp shipping will consist of Sir Vernon Thomson chairmam, six representatives of tramp shipping, two representatives of cargo liners, and one independent memberReuter - 98 words
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Article743 1934-12-22 2 Letters To The Editor "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth", Show them no mercy, show them no ruth, Murder is murder, the penalty's plain, The gallows make sure they don't do it again. A life for a life, a wrong743 words
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Advertisement490 1934-12-22 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS! 5^ A Selection of PERFUMERY LENTHERIC Lotus dOr Asphodele Le Pirate Au Fil de L'Eau Poret Vierge Parfum No. 12 We have also a supply of Lentheric Gift Boxes for your inspection, MEDICAL HALL, LIMITED. Battery Road. BOARD RESIDENCE. I "EAST ANGLIA." 1 6, OXLEY RISE, Near Town.490 words
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Advertisement509 1934-12-22 2 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY Tenders lenders are now inviu-ri following materials or serv v r th < particulars, see Municipal Room. L e nden Supply of 15 tons of Pig Leuri of Closing. 4 n m tv Dec. 27th, 1934 Thursday, Supply of Sluice Valves tor Wat lor period 1/5/35 to 30509 words
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Miscellaneous175 1934-12-22 2 Diary Of The Week SATURDAY. Dec 22. High Water, 0.06 a.m. 8.7 ft.. 10 57 am 9.8 ft. Rugby: Selangor Club Trophy Match. Hudia Lumpur United Services vs. Negrl and Malacca (Malaya Cup) at Anson Road Stadium South Johore vs. S.C.C.. padang P.S.R.F.C. "A" vs. R.A.F. Seletar. Races: Penang Christmas175 words
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Miscellaneous317 1934-12-22 2 Church Services 4th Sunday In Advent THE geylang Chinese methooist EPISCOPAL CHURCH St. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 1011 of M Junted Sims Avenue) v. 00 a.m. Service of Worship (In Hokien) Preacher: Rev. Lim Poh Chin. 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 3 30 P- m Sunday School. a.m. Matins. 4 30 pm. Service317 words
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Miscellaneous494 1934-12-22 2 Week-end Wireless Programmes Singapore— ZHl (Owned and operated by Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd.) Wavelength 49.9 Metres SUNDAY 11 a.m./ 1.30 p.m. Recorded music. 8.8.C Transmission HI SATURDAY 9.35 Big Ben. The Belfast Wireless I Orchestra. 10.20 "Hansel and Gretel" (Humperdinck). Act I, Scene: WoodcutI ter's Hut. Act II494 words
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Article345 1934-12-22 3 Co-respondent In Divorce Suit j; Molamure, the Speaker the Ceylon State Council, m his resignation from »n Dec. 7. Molamure. who is an advocate of Supreme Court, was actively enUi politics tor several years' once member of a Reform DepuUi Downing Street, before he enhe Legislative Council345 words
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Article109 1934-12-22 3 Death Of Well-known Ipoh Sportsman team took place at the Ipoh ital. on Wednesday, of Mr. Harry Holmberg. ten ill about a fortnight ago, Mr. xrg. who was employed at the J Co.. was admitted to the local tal, where his condition caused :rom the start. 'our109 words
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Article84 1934-12-22 3 Task Accomplished By Sven Hedin Stockholm, Dec. 18. Hedin has accomplished theask of making a survey for a, f road through the heart of Asia, request of the Chinese Govern- j H e is blazing a trail along which Government may build a modern road from the Yellow SeaReuter - 84 words
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Article, Illustration534 1934-12-22 3 CHINESE KILLED BY MOTOR -CYCLE Coroner Says Rider Of Machine Should Be A CHINESE, Ching Choh, was knocked down and killed by a motor--1 cycle m Chemor Town. The cycle was being riden by a Malay named Mohamed Shariff bin Abubakar who had a 14-year-oM Malay boy as pillion rider.534 words
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Article28 1934-12-22 3 Leave prior to retirement has been granted to Mr. R. E. Smith, of the Malayan Educational Service, and to Mr. C. H. A. Thompson. Assistant Commissioner of Police.28 words
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Article129 1934-12-22 3 Osaka, Dec. 6. An Osaka man who talks with the aid of the reed of a tuning flute has astonished doctors here. Operated on for cancer for the throat. Mr. K. Nagatsuna, who is 50 years of age. had his vocal cords removed. At aReuter - 129 words
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Article120 1934-12-22 3 Death Of Former Consular Official In Siam The death of Mr. William John Archer. C.M.G., has occurred at Somerset West, Cape Colony, at the age of 73. Mr. Archer was over 20 years m Siam In the British Consular Service. He was then for several years with120 words
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Article142 1934-12-22 3 Haji Mohamed Arshad Appointed To Seat From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 19. The creation of an additional seat on the Municipal Board of Malacca has been approved by the Colonial Government, and Hajl Mohamed Arshad bin Haji Omar has been ap pointed to fill this vacancy. The142 words
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Article64 1934-12-22 3 Berlin, Dec. 17. Herr von Krupp has resigned the I leadership of German industry m order j to devote himself to the task of Germany's rearmament, which has placed an additional burden upon his shoulders. Dr. Schacht, the Minister of Economics, has requested Herr Ewald Hector ofReuter - 64 words
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Article226 1934-12-22 3 One Encountered In Jungle Path Tanah Rata, Dec. 19. A PPARENTLY the ti-er which wa* shot by Mr. Donaid Kenneison .m the Renglet area a couple oi weeks ago is not the only beast at I large m the Carreron Highlands. Reports from several sources state226 words
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Article72 1934-12-22 3 Tamil Who Was Picking Coconuts An Indian tree-climber, while engagjed m plucking young coconuts ii a compound off Gopeng Road, missed his footing and fell from a height of about 60 feet. He died almost instantaneously I i death being due to a fracture of the right72 words
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Article43 1934-12-22 3 A successful dance was held at the Malay Company Headquarters. Malacca, on Saturday. The attendance exceeded expectation, and it is believed that the Christmas tre e fund will benefit substantially from the proceeds. Among those present were the Resident Councillor and Mrs. Bryant.43 words
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Advertisement29 1934-12-22 3 To Simplify Your X'mas Shopping and WSJ To Choose The Right Gift For The Wjf Right Person c t vc«^ SINGAPORE SILK STORE The House for Quality and Service29 words
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Advertisement242 1934-12-22 3 IH^r^X munch ing BUS? >i*j r '-*s. IE^W fan c y hr s tmas ~^?^^^\3L#T& without a bowlful or I two of Sweets about r > "^^^^■k^ss< _>J^ the house! Our colour|p >^Wv ful tasty tit-bits make F^ v t big hit with every- vl l one, and do full242 words
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1321 1934-12-22 4 Her Mighty Problems Reviewed By Mr. Wang Ching-Wei PRAISE FOR THE LEAGUE •THERE is a marked difference between the style of expression la an official report of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, the head of the Executive Yuan of the Central Government at Nanking, and that of1,321 words
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Article, Illustration188 1934-12-22 4 IJOLLYWOOD publicists never grow weary of telling the world aU about the lives of film stars. Listen to this Do You Know That: Chester Morris always .swims i lie lull length of his swimming pool ten times cvi ry morning Leo Carrillo often "catches his breakfast"188 words
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Article116 1934-12-22 4 To the old theatrical adage that cnc cannot have two careers pretty June Knight tak<s exception. She is atx'iit to prove that she can handle two jcba and do them both well. First, she will be an Actress. Sr.e has just signed a long-term116 words
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Article102 1934-12-22 4 Vanessa, film version ol Hugh Walpole's popular novel of last season, is now m production at the Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer studios with Helen Hayes m the leading role and Robert Montgomery playing opposite her. Const anoe Collier. th e prominent British stage star, makes her first appearance stage star, makes her first102 words
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Article, Illustration380 1934-12-22 4 Dashiell Hammett - Dashiell Hammett l (By I WAS sitting m David O. Selznick's private projection room, squirming m my seat as the ghosts of my past paraded before my eyes, when shot was fired from a darkened t joorway and my good friend. Nun- ieim, crumpled to the380 words
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Article37 1934-12-22 4 Murder m the Opera House, a new mystery novel by Queena Mario, has been acquired for pictures by Metroi Godwyn-Mayer. The author, a prima I donna of New York's famous Metropolitan Opera, is a former newspaper woman.37 words
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Advertisement62 1934-12-22 4 Hudson's British Tipping Wagons FITTED WITH "FARO" HIGH -CLASS BALL-BEAREVG WHEELS AND AXLES and Cut Your Transport Costs By 50%. FAMOUS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR STRENGTH DURABILITY AND ECONOMY. Ci^^B^SllL?!! v ith D "fARO^ DSONS Wa gons c( l vi PPed "^^^^^^J^ to be derived from these bearing" over a62 words
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Advertisement120 1934-12-22 4 A Crowning Achievement AFTER 60 YEARS OF NOISY TYPEWRITERS WE HAVE PRODUC'KI) THE INEVITABLE MACHINE Remington Noiseless ■COM Typewriters (STANDARD PORTABLE) ASK FOR A FKKK DKMONSTKATION <>X THKSt: WONDERFUL MA< Hi\»:s. REMINGTON RAND INC. Incorporated m I. S. A.) tfle Hll lON BUILDING TELE. 2426, SINGAPOR, THIS IS THE WAY120 words
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Article, Illustration162 1934-12-22 5 INK I IRST Head of the River Race Oxford h*« i,,,, Wver ft Oxford T^nty P c a rewsT r E?£Z7£= Sa dfOr<l to the Black B dee the ura twenty crews from the various Oxford Colleges competed. CHANCELLOR Hitler hinyself attended a memorial ceremony for the German heroes of162 words
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Article284 1934-12-22 6 Illegal Rubber Planting Sereraban, Dec. 2. POUR Malay smallholders from the Rantau district were today summoned under the Rubber Control Enactment for having planted up young rubber since June 1, this year, Mr. Cole, 0.C.P.D., prosecuted, while Mr. W. Aucutt, Inspector of Smallholdings. Negri Sembilan. was present m court. The284 words
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Article135 1934-12-22 6 To Be Totally Prohibited In Britain London, De<\ 18. The total prohibition of the "sawnoff shot gun." the favourite weapon of the American gangster, is recommended by the Fire Arms Committee established by the Home Office to examine the law relating to the definition and classification ofReuter Wireless - 135 words
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Article121 1934-12-22 6 Special Events For Festive Season During the festive season there will be special events at the New World. On Christmas Eve, Christmas night. Boxing night, and New Years Eve, there will be galas. Dancing will continue until 2 a.m. on Christmas Eve, Boxing Night, and New121 words
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Article17 1934-12-22 6 Mr F. Frost, formerly of Shalimar Estate has assumed duties as manager of Padang Java Estate, Klang17 words
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Article, Illustration326 1934-12-22 6 GOVERNOR WILL TRAVEL ON KEDAH WHEN HE LEAVES ON EXTENDED TOUR THE GOVERNOR, Sir Shenton Thomas, is to tour Malaya shortly. He will leave Singapore on the Straits Steamship Co's Keclah. His Excellency who leaves on Jan. 3. will be accompanied by Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas and will be326 words
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90 1934-12-22 6 Penalty For Photographing Fortifications The following extract from the Command Orders No. 97, dated Dec. 4. 1934, is published m F.M.S. V.F. Orders for information "The taking of any photograph or the making of any other pictorial representation m which details of any Fort, Observation Post achether from the inside90 words
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Article179 1934-12-22 6 Police Find AH Stolen Articles A goldsmith establishment m Rope Walk. Penang. was broken into m the early hours of Tuesday morning and a large quantity of silver ornaments, langing from chains and lockets to wristlets, was removed. The theft was not discovered until the morning when the179 words
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Article26 1934-12-22 6 Mr. H. A. Johnson, the Perak dental surgeon, returns from leave with Mrs Johnson early m January. Mr. N Harvey-Gittins has been acting for Mr Johnson.26 words
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53 1934-12-22 6 Chicago Loses Control Of Wheat Market Chicago, Dec. 18. A PARADOXICAL situation has arisen m the American grain markets m which Chicago has lost its former hegemony. The country and not Chicago now sets the price of corn to which Chicago corn responds willy-nilly, later dragging wheat when and if53 words
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Article87 1934-12-22 6 Other Countries Agree To Make Room rj,. London Dec. 18. rJ.H eat Advisory Committee Secretariat announce that representatives tn nt Jl a Austral ia, Canada, and h 6 1934iQ S^ teS WUI be P^Pared when to^lt 35 qUOtas are to make room for France's temporary role as aReuter Wireless - 87 words
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Article47 1934-12-22 6 Alleged Participation In £50,000 Ransom Oklahoma City Dec 17 R^Jt^T 5 James Makers -md Honaire. to July, 1933 Bea mv The Department of Justice m an nouncing the arrests added that they were the defence lawyers for the gang sters resnnnsible for the kidnappfng!". ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article34 1934-12-22 6 Agreement On Economic And Political Questions Pnll Budapest, Dec. 15. Full agreement on economic Schuschnigg. and members of *kGovernment of Hungary Tn?^. Sch schni «A now returning to tciuia. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 34 words
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Article88 1934-12-22 6 $1,121 Worth Of Jewellery CHARGE OF THEFT AGAINST CHINESE rpHEFT of jewellery valued at $1,121 <*■ between the months of July and September was the charge preferred against Chia Ah Chong before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, yesterday. The owner cf the jewellery was said to be Mr. R.88 words
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Article93 1934-12-22 6 Unsurpassed For Birds And Flowers London, Dec. 19. Mr. Quo Tai-chi. the Chinese Minister, gave a reception at the Legation today when a selection ot Chinese contemporary art which will be exhibited m London m February was shown to a large and distinguished company, including Mr. Laurence BinyonReuter - 93 words
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Article59 1934-12-22 6 Warning Letters To Mr. Roosevelt Washington. Dec. 17. Four letters threatening President Roosevelt and Mr. Foulkes. a member of the House of Representatives, with death is stated to have been received by Mr. Foulkes who declares the letters contained a warning that "something mysterious would happen to59 words
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Article, Illustration20 1934-12-22 6 PAUL IRVING m the role of Emperor Napoleon m "The Count of Monte Cristo." now being screened at the Capitol.20 words
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Article70 1934-12-22 6 25 Villages Looted In Persian Territory Teheran, Dec. 15. A group of Afghans, including various notabilities and army officers, are) alleged to have entered Persian territory via Zoorabad. looted 25 villages, killed three road guards and carried off a quantity of arms and 2.000 Persians as prisoners. TheReuter wireless - 70 words
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Article218 1934-12-22 6 The following appointments are notified m th c F.M.S. Government Gazette of Dec. 14.— Sergeant W. Riley to be a Company Sergeant-Major and instructor. S.S. and F.M.S. Volunteer Forces Mr. C. Smith to be a Conservator of Forests. Malayan Forest Service Capt F. C. Yeo. M.8.E.. MM., to be BrigadeMajor.218 words
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Article173 1934-12-22 6 Detective s Find CHINESE CHARGED r)ETECTIVES intercepted a saloon motor-car at the junction of Jurong Road and Bukit Timah Road on the morning of Sept. 16. It had three Chinese occupants. Inside the vehicle was found a nircel containing 1,300 tickets for a lottery alleged173 words
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Advertisement51 1934-12-22 6 1 4*r—€±, 1 ENSURE BETTER VISION Our specialised opticians are at your service. Free sight-testing and advice given. Our glasses give clear vision from edge to edge and our charges are Moderate. Conserve your vision with modern lenses. NEW CHINA OPTICAL C 0. v 96, HIGH STREET SINGAPORE. mosquitoes that51 words
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Advertisement355 1934-12-22 6 PAIN AFTER Kat^ *m nearly all aM s Z IA( stomach acid. You c T r tf) *t stantly by taking a„. Magnesia. This not on iv r harmful acid, but it iv n "*ngL heals the inflamed sto, h^S repairing damage already promoting healthy, normal When buying. alway> g355 words
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Article509 1934-12-22 7 SURPRISE CHECK ON BANK'S CASH Cashier Charged With Criminal Breach Of $104,723 *¥*HE preliminary inquiry into tht case m which Tan Boon Kiah assistant manager and cashier of the Sze Hai Tong Bank and Insurance Co stands charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of $104,723. was commenced before509 words
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Advertisement1082 1934-12-22 7 PAVILION: toda7at3,s-6. 15 915 held untn a 4S^ The Worid^^^!^^"™™^™ ioi having achieved th« go*l oi OlUrBl o?.':'.v. ev#rv srre n BtAi Aw^d o »h* i shurii. Acadwmy of MoUoc P»ctur« Arts «nd r".ID.IC maTk Sci.cc*. for the best perionn^nc, ot &-a V*» «d lortuviaq been «lec^ A CIUJIUB b1,082 words
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872 1934-12-22 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1934. The K. L. M. Disaster II7HILE full details are still lack- ing, the news of the disaster to the X.L.M. air mail plane cannot fail to cast a deep shadow over the Christmas festivities m Malaya and the Dutch East Indies. If872 words
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Article292 1934-12-22 8 Mr. R. L. Hart, of Choong Meng Estate. Kedah. recently lelt for Europe. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bathgato. ol itajang. are going on leave early m January. Mr. P. H. Carter of Bentong. Pahang nas been admitted to the Bungsar Hospital. Mr. G. A. Bentlnck. M.C..292 words
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Article438 1934-12-22 8 A Bouquet For The Post Office New Minister To Nepal The New Moderator Designate TTHE Posts and Telegraphs Depart- ment gets so many kicks that it gives us great pleasure to pass on the following instance of real service. A member of the staff of the438 words
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Article682 1934-12-22 8 "PXERCISES for your hands" wrote *-*the Woman Correspondent of the Free Press yesterday. Husbands, of course, get plenty of this— putting them deep into their pockets. "pHRISTMAS fun. has already begun m Singapore." But one can see I well-rilled stockings at any time of the I682 words
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Advertisement209 1934-12-22 8 I r ny;>i»»»»i»"i m<»> "^Sijftjpiiia^BESitSSy^ TWt^^BlMt^ttr ■^*tSS^.^2^i' +<'"■'■>■'! ''VwW'"<^.**>y,-. ■-*>•»■ ---x^^ "*^^^^^B^^B »> Kj -t-S t J* it lf**»- -•-1 r I |i |WHH > iji r j, i iitl ■,fc j[ ngu Jmi i tfU^MjMay_| JBli— .1-I_'-LJ- X-l— ilii_llxlJ L-J-J-J-ILLLj-tii-L^l^L-U___Jj^^-^_^jJ_Lli-AIJ-2jLA for every occasion. CaVLDBIECIK'S B\ SPECIAL Jw .Ift^f TO209 words
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Advertisement59 1934-12-22 8 A NAVAL OFFICER POINTS OUT that sailors have been badly hit by the unfavourable rate of exchange. It is undersood that some are even having to economise by only having a wife m every other port. But stay-at-homes need "GAFLAC" Policies on the contents of their residence. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE59 words
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Advertisement11 1934-12-22 8 of aqtV >^ >^ < *9 E $500 k I >>< \x^ye_rs of a 9k >11 words
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1210 1934-12-22 9 Wiltshires Commemorate Battle Of Ferozeshah lock to his friends m Singapore with whom he had already made arrangements to celebrate the festive season. AERIAL LUXURY The Uiver left Amsterdam on Dec and was to arrive at Batavia today Dec. 22). Its return trip was cheduled as follows: Leave Batavia Dec.1,210 words
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Article318 1934-12-22 9 MUST HAVE SUBSTANTIAL PARITY Wants Britain Down To Her Level Tokio, Dec. 21. TN connection with Britain's com- promise plan it learned that Mr. Matsudaira has been instructed that Japan's principle of substantial parity is unalterable but if Britain is willing to recognise the principle and isReuter - 318 words
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Article122 1934-12-22 9 Latest Rubber And Tin Prices From Our Own Correspondent* RUBBER London, Dec. 21. Spot (Sellers* 6 3 gd. (6 7j16d.) (Buyers* 6 5 16 d. (6 5!16d.) April- June 6 9 16d. (6 9|16d.) July-Sept. 6 3 4 d. (6? 4 d.) Oct. -Dec. 6 7 ad. (6122 words
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Advertisement98 1934-12-22 9 LAST TWO PERFORMANCES DICK WHITTINGTON (or PUSING LAGI) TODAY CHRISTMAS EVE AT 9.30 P.M. VICTORIA THEATRE DON'T MISS YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE SHOW OF T HF SEASON. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S GRANDEST ADVENTURE TALE Now METRO GOLDWYN MAYER'S Brilliant Triumph to celebrate their Biggest Production Year! with JACKIE COOPER98 words
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Advertisement376 1934-12-22 9 IX'MAS SHOPPING CHOOSE WELL... CHOOSE WISELY CHOOSE AT ROBINSONS OUR COMPLETE SELECTION OF II X'MAS GIFTS AFFORD THE WIDEST POSSIBLE SCOPE FOR PERSONAL PREFERENCE. JUST SPEND A |j FEW MINUTES IN OUR SHOW I ROOMS AND YOU WILL BE i CONVINCED. ANNOUNCEMENT ON SATURDAY. DEC. 22nd. AND MONDAY "CHRISTMAS EVE"376 words
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1409 1934-12-22 10 WATCHING DEVELOPMENTS VERY CAREFULLY Wearne Brothers Have Increased Staff Salaries AN aerial taxi service on the lines of the yellow top taxi cabs was visualised by Mr. C. F. F. Wearne who presided at the annual general meeting of Wearne Bros. Ltd. yesterday1,409 words
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205 1934-12-22 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT FOR X.M.A. No. 1. X RIBBED SMOKED SHEET New York spot sheet G. cts 12 7 8 per lb. Washington reports suggest that leading U.S.A. business interests, viewing next year hopefully, are planning a more vigorous recovery drive. It is believed that205 words
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Article103 1934-12-22 10 Dec. 21. Gambler 5.75 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 11.00 Muntok White Pepper 67.00 White Pepper 66.00 Copra, Sundried 3.15 Copra, mixed 2.90 Fair Sago Flour Small Flake Tapioca 3.50 Blanja Jelotong 6.75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.50 R. (Siam) W.C. No. 1 per koyan $120 R. B. Siam103 words
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Article62 1934-12-22 10 Chicago's Exposition Most Successful Chicago. The World Fair which recently closed a two year run was the most successful exposition, financially, m history Here are the major figures 1934 Attendance. 22.320.456. 1933 Attendance. 22.320.456 Total 38.626.546. Total payroll $10,529,431. Total payroll $10,529,431. Spent at concessions $40,664,455 Number62 words
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Article989 1934-12-22 10 FRIDAY, DEC. 21. 1934. Ampat Tin (4s) 43 3d 4s 7V»d Asam Kumbang 33s 35s x.d. x.b. Austral Malay 60s 62s Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 133 14s cd. Ayer Weng ($1) 2.20 2.25 Bangrin Tin t£) 24s 3d 25s Cienderiang 8s 6d 9s 9d Hitam Tin (.50989 words
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282 1934-12-22 10 $30 ,275 Loss Reported By K.L. Firm. 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21. A net loss of $30,275 is reported by the Wilkinson Process Rubber Co., Ltd. Of this amount $12,265 odd was incurred during the first three months of the financial year and this left a282 words
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Article95 1934-12-22 10 International Situation Restraining Factor Messrs. Stanton Nelson and Co Ltd.'s rubber market review for the week ending Friday at noon states: During the past week the market has continued dull and featureless with business limited and a mild sagging tendency. The statistical position shows some improvement, and American95 words
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248 1934-12-22 10 PAJAM LTD. CAPITAL INCREASED TO $3,000,000 Final Dividend Of Se ven Per Cent. Passed At Annual Meeting •I A SPECIAL resolution to increase the capital to $3,000,000 was at an extraordinary general meeting of Pajam, Limited held the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Derrick and Co., yesterday This is to248 words
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Article292 1934-12-22 10 Profit Of $16,957 And 5% Dividend A very good year's worknm produced a profit of $16 [>57 j reported at the annual meeting of Vor Gajah Rubber Estate Ltd.. held terday at the offices of the sea Messrs. Derrick and Co. A dividend of five per passed.292 words
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Article258 1934-12-22 10 The undernoted figures have bo issued by the Rubber Association I America for the months of Oct and November: I Oct. 1934 Nov. 1934 Imports 35.300 tons 36.200 fed Consumption 31.300 34,800 Stocks 362.000 361,200 Stocks afloat 38,200 38,600 smoked sheet during the week: Position Lowest High* Spot258 words
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Article1206 1934-12-22 11 RADIO DEVELOPMENT in America Weekly Radio Notes „.~r. as sriTur air I The growth of the Columbia Broadting System m the seven years' ol its existence has been another of he mirao!es of American industry On fept 18 1927. the new chain was inaugurated with a series of programmes broadcast1,206 words
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Article, Illustration68 1934-12-22 11 A COMPOSITE photograph illustrating the 8.8.C. special Christmas Day programme. Centre H.M. the King: bottom left Big Ben: bottom centre Sandringham. from where his Majesty will broadcast Christmas greeting to listeners throughout the Empire: bottom right Broa feasting House. London: top right an aerial view of the Empire Station of68 words
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Article, Illustration531 1934-12-22 11 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson by World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst I I A PSEUDO THROW-IN PVERY advanced play m Bridge has a clever twin brother the "pseudo." The brilliant scmeeze is often no more effective than some line of play which seems so like a squeeze that531 words
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307 1934-12-22 11 SPECIAL 8.8.C. CHRISTMAS DAY PROGRAMME •yHE 8.8.C. announces that His Majesty the King has graciously! consented to broadcast a Christmas j Day message to the Empire on Dec. 25 < at the conclusion of another special programme, to which those Dominions307 words
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Article41 1934-12-22 11 ZHI Christmas Broadcast 'T'HFRF will be a special broad- cast from ZHI on Christinas Day from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. during which the Say Mai Ing choir, under the direction of Mr. J. McNeish, will sins Christmas hymns and carols.41 words
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Advertisement521 1934-12-22 11 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance force over sri.9oQ.Mf Hie Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONdon OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British521 words
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Advertisement437 1934-12-22 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600.000 tharec of £6 each £3,000 Ofe Reserve Fund £3,00*^ Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3 000 ON HEAD OFFICE: SI, Blshopsgate, London E.C. 1. Agencies and Branches. AJor Star Uollo Balgon Amrlts&r Ipoh437 words
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Article295 1934-12-22 12 EXPLOSION ON BRITISH STEAMER Two Men Scalded To Death Plymouth. •■pwo men were scalded to death and a third was seriously injured m an explosion m the Ellerman liner, City of Paris (10.902 tons) m the English Channel. The victims were the third engineer, Oswald Levack, 33.295 words
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Article, Illustration34 1934-12-22 12 THE NEW OIL TANKER San Amado was launched from the slipways of the Blytheswood Shipbuilding Company on the Clyde at Scotstown, Glasgow. She was then taken to Greenock for her engines to be fitted.34 words
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Article147 1934-12-22 12 Two For The Far Eastern Service Next Year The two Far Eastern express liners tScharnhorst and Gneisenau. at preseni under construction lor the NordeutsIcher Lloyd, will be put into service ir the spring and autumn of 1935. respectively. Modernly equipped and tastefully furnished, these liners oiler a147 words
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Article135 1934-12-22 12 Concession Still Leaves Dissatisfaction In view of the repeated request of the Communications Department for an increase m the budgetary appropriation for the subsidised shipbuilding scheme, the Finance Department authorities have now agreed to recognise a subsidy of Y. 1,500,000 for a 50.000 tons total135 words
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Article69 1934-12-22 12 Two New Special Duty Ships To Be Built 'Yokosuka. t Work will shortly be started on the -jhull of the 10.000-ton special duty ship l Tsurugigasaki at the Naval Dockyard here. When she is completed, a sister 1 vessel, the Takaskl, will also be built i i here.69 words
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Article36 1934-12-22 12 Merchants arc hereby informed that the rate of freight on PALM OIL IN BULK from Straits to Conference basis ports m Europe is increased I 3d per 20 cwt effective Dec. 21, 1934.36 words
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Advertisement582 1934-12-22 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE Freight 5433 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. Booking Agents for Federated Malay States Railways. Royal State Railways of Siam. (Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN, HONOLULU CANADA FOUR MAGNIFICENT "EMPRESSES," COMPRISING THE LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS ON THE PACIFIC FREQUENT SAILINGS FROM HONG582 words
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Advertisement21 1934-12-22 12 IWOPIO Vwi^gT^SgltViCgJ Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight. apply 9uiui»4jdddß 9nnpXodAd .ioj 39, ROBINSON ROAD. No Booking Fees. Telephone 5908.21 words
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Advertisement150 1934-12-22 12 I. S. K. LINE. ISHIHARA SANGYO-KAIUN KAISHA, LTD. I (Incorporated m Japan) REGULAR FREIGHT AND i PASSENGER SERVICE I BOSTON MARU Dec. 29 Dec. 29 SHYOGEN MARU Jan. 3 Jan. 8 MALTA MARU Jan. 8 Jan. 14 FOR KOBE. OSAKA. MOJI, YAWATA. NAGOYA AND YOKOHAMA BOSTON MARU Jan. 6 Jan.150 words
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Advertisement231 1934-12-22 12 BIBBY LINE I LONDON ADIIRKSS 22, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W.I 1 of fast twin-screw Oil Driven Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON, COLOMBO, PORT SUDAN MARSEILLES, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connection from Singapore and Peuang. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave JUnroo* 1935 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Jan. 3 WORCESTERSHIRE Jan. 17 CHESHIRE Jan. 31 YORKSHIRE231 words
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Miscellaneous594 1934-12-22 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals B\ TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Frida> 7.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 a.m. 7 p.m Kelantan (via Uemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and594 words
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Miscellaneous270 1934-12-22 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the wharves or expected to arrive. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Malacca Maru 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3)Tsushima Maru 18; Toussoum ik Kuala 15; Kinta 10; Tosari 9. Empire Dock (Entrance dale Steel Traveler 30; Adnustu 32 Kepong 34; Jerantut 35; Dardanu Islander 39 Empire270 words
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Advertisement412 1934-12-22 13 II w P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. i OUTWARDS NALDERA 16.000 In BEHAR 2*™** 15.000 Mar. 1 RAWALPINDI 17.000 Jan 4 KS" ,£52? 13 BANGALORE 6,000 Jan! £Xl J£f- I 5 RAJPUTANA 17,000 Jan 18 NATrwSi IPSfL ar M CHITRAL ***** Feb' 1 rS^ 16.000 Apr. 12 •BHUTAN 6412 words
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Advertisement458 1934-12-22 13 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m «"g»*nti) "ELLERMAN" LINE POR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA POBTB AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer n City of Eastbourne t£ t City of EvansvUle g£ City of Dunkirk cltyofOr 5£33&,S FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. City of Onai ># City of Adelaide458 words
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Advertisement1139 1934-12-22 13 Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. THE CUNard WHITE rtar i*h jm STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE SARAWAK BTRAMSHIP CO K3 JM CHINA NAVIGATION Co.. Ltd. THE A^AUAH *«Sn A! t»1 IS' jTHK BIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. In* boN SHISpiNO TOl i|. Ltd. INSURANCE. KlSra^e Co d IIS^ and GU>b ThC1,139 words
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Advertisement814 1934-12-22 14 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKEIVAART MAATSCHAPPU TOGlAN— Saturday. Dec. 22, Pontianak. TOBELO Saturday. Dec. 22. Moeara-Saba and Djambi. VALENTIJN— Saturday, Dec. 22, Rhio. Padang-Bay. Ampenan. Boeleleng and Sourabala. TOBOALl— Saturday Dec. 22. Koedap. Tampoetih. Tampat-Tinggi, Bengkalis. Batoe-Pandjang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. II MAPlA— Sunday. Dec. 23, Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas, M814 words
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Advertisement381 1934-12-22 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE oft*/ AMHUC^IN MAIL LINE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIA YOSEMITE PARK HOLLYWOOD GRAND CANYON NEW LOW THROUGH RATES HONG KONG TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA WEEKLY SAILINGS FROM MANILA AND|OR HONG KONG TO SEATTLE DIRECT OB VIA HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES AND VIA PANAMA CANAL381 words
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Advertisement707 1934-12-22 14 TO LONDON, VIA NAPLES, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 Dec. 25 26 tTERUKUNI MARU 12.000 Mar 5 HAKONE MARU 10,400 Jan. 910 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Mar >o 21 SUWA MARU 10.750 Jan. 24 25 HARUNA MARU 10.500 Apr 3 4 5 FUSHIMA MARU 10,900 Feb. 7 8707 words
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1327 1934-12-22 15 Glasgow Win Inter-City Match With Edinbrugh GLOUCESTER~ii^F~i LACKHEATH But Club Have Six Men In m England Trial tn the second Welsh Trial game at Carrie m L^ don Dec 3 I Poshes by a goal and four tr e S (17 p1,327 words
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Article715 1934-12-22 15 SCRATCHINGS FOR FIRST DAY AND WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DA V <From Our Own Correspondent.) TR n n Penan*, Dec. 21. JHE following are the scratchings i-, t r^ th e flrst day of the Penang Turf Club Gold Cup meeting on Saturday: Sailor Bill, Aviemore. Short715 words
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Article408 1934-12-22 15 «NDERLAM) GETTING A RIP ON TOP PLACE? Bolton Likely To Rise Again CUNDERLAND appear to have a good chance of drawing away at the top of division I as they should have little difficulty m disposing of Liverpool while the Arsenal, their nearest attendants, will face a408 words
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Article181 1934-12-22 15 For Third Time Of The Season The R.A. completed a trio of rugby wins over the S.C.C. this season when they won yesterday against a 'B" XV by 11 points fa goal, a penalty goal and a try) to three points (a try). The Gunners had far181 words
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894 1934-12-22 15 THOSE who expected to see the Light Blues triumph m the 15th Or v 3nd Cambrld 6 e R elay Race meeting at Cambridge on Dec k laSI aS S We patronlsed that A 'ec Nelson must have had a fine benefit) were894 words
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Article53 1934-12-22 15 Result Of The Eclectic Competition Twenty- two cards were taken out m the Island Golf Club eclectic competition which resulted m a win for Comdr J. M. Scott who returned a score of 77—22^55. Women's December Medal The women's medal for December will be played for on53 words
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1090 1934-12-22 16 Vital Match At Anson Road Today SERVICES AT FULL STRENGTH Changes Likely In Negri "TODAY'S rugger battle at Alison Road Stadium promises to be one of the most interesting matches of the season. The United Services and Negri and Malacca meet to1,090 words
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Article48 1934-12-22 16 The United MacKenzie Footers will celebrate their success m the S.C.F.A. inter-district competition of 1933 and 1934 m the form of a dinner given by Mr. Urn Geok Ann on Monday at the New Century Restaurant at 8 p.m They were runners-up m 1933 and champions m 1934.48 words
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Article, Illustration632 1934-12-22 16 STEPHENSON SCORES FIVE COALS FOR NAVAL SIDE H.M.S. Eagle 6; S.C.C 2. A TEAM from H.M.S. Eagle easily defeated a weak S.C.C. eleven on the Padang yesterday m a fast game of hockey. The naval team were a superior632 words
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649 1934-12-22 16 NEW PING-PONG CHAMPION OF SINGAPORE Loh Kum Soon IUG CROWD WATCH HARD-FOUGHT MA TCH i A now Singapore ping-pong champion i* 1^ was sven m action at the Great World last night, when Loh Kum Soon (Chinese Students' Literary Association) won the final match against Lee Chun Kai < Chinese649 words
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652 1934-12-22 16 ROBERTS DISQUALIFIED AGAINST FOMD FOR HITTING LOW (By RINGSIDE) I WENT to the Olympic Stadium last night expecting u» hors d'oeuvres to the feast of boxing promised us. appron enough, on Boxing Day, but I left very nearly bored. The programme read652 words
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Advertisement28 1934-12-22 16 SOMETHING NEW! IN =JIG-SAW PUZZLES= THE "INTER CHANGEABLE JIG-SAWS" ALL PIECES INTERLOCKING, EACH SET MAKES DOZENS OF DIFFERENT PICTURES. PRICE $1.00 EACH. AT MALAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, LIMITED. SINGAPORE.28 words
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Advertisement16 1934-12-22 16 I I* '^^D B^btv A WEIL- _jdrA "A '> «i fc 1 m^^r DI/TRIBUTOft/ FO* BEER ntAVtO16 words
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