The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 January 1936
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Title Section17 1936-01-16 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,753 fcSTI>. 1835. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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640 1936-01-16 1 May Be Founded By Chinese Traitors MANCHUKUO-NORTH CHINA RAILWAY FREIGHT TRAFFIC TO RESTART Chiang's Steps To Pacify Students Shanghai- Jan. 15. IT is confirmed that a large number of Chinese traitors are contemplating the establishment of a puppet (autonomous) government in Shantung. THE chairman oiReuter - 640 words
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Article, Illustration289 1936-01-16 1 Italians Claim Victory 50 DO THE ABYSSIN!Ai\S I Rome, Jan 15 COMMUNIQUE states that the Italians have launched in offensiw against Ras Desta's fftcves concentrated in the Dolo sector between Gnnaiedoria and i Daunparm.i and it is claimed j that the Ahyssinians have been 1 put to Sight. 1 AddisReuter - 289 words
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Article45 1936-01-16 1 Twentythree Injured London. Jan. 15. PVENTY-TIIREE were injured, several seriously, when a passenger express from Penzancc ran into the rear of a goods train in a cutting near Swindon early this morning. Both trains were derailed and the line blocked.- ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article76 1936-01-16 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan?, Jan. 15. To the strains of a bagpipe playing the Highland lament, "The Flowers O] The Forest." and with a Penang Flying Club machine diving in salute, the body of Mr. R. C. Stiven was laid tx rest at the Western76 words
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Article, Illustration141 1936-01-16 1 £44,000,000 FAVOURABLE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS HERR HITLER U.K. RETURNS FOR 1935 London, Jan. 15. OUBSTANTIATION of recent pleas for the Treasury to lift the embargo on foreign issues in London is revealed by the publication of the 1935 trade returns, pointing to a final balance of payments in favour ofReuter - 141 words
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Article105 1936-01-16 1 em Still Causing Anxiety London, Jan. 15. Anxiety concerning the condition of Mr. Rudyard Kipling, who is gravely ill in Middlesex Hospital after an operation for gastric trouble, continues. Early this morning it was stated that he had had a quiet night and a bulletin recorded thatBritish Radio - 105 words
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Article67 1936-01-16 1 1935 Traffic Highest For Six Years London, Jan. 15. During 1935 transits through the Suez cana! numbered 5.992 vessels, the j highest total since 1929. It compares with 5,663 vessels in 1934. Receipts were £11,836.000 compared with £11.420.000 in 1934. due entirely to the huge increase in volumeReuter - 67 words
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Article102 1936-01-16 1 London, Jan. 15. The well-known novelist, Cynthia Stockley. was found dead today in a gas-filled room in Bayswater.— Reuter. Cynthia Stockley, though known as a novelist, led a very varied life. Born in South Africa she spent her early life there, but went to London to take102 words
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Article221 1936-01-16 1 Is Hitle r's Po we r Waning HIGH SERVICES OFFICERS IN CONFERENCES London. Jan. 15. HPHE Times Berlin correspondent states the holding by high officers nf the army, navy and air force of a series of conferences at which they are said to be joined from time to time byReuter - 221 words
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Article191 1936-01-16 1 I'.S. LINER DOWN IN SWAMP New York, Jan. 15. CEVENTEEN were killed today in the crash of a trans-continental air Imer near Goodwin 'Arkansas). The killed comprised the 14 pa.vs< n Kcrs and the crew of three The passengers comprised ten men. three women andReuter - 191 words
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Advertisement15 1936-01-16 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home.15 words
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Advertisement183 1936-01-16 1 There it no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA ADELPHi ffljgjjr^ HOTEL ROOF-GARDEN TONIGHT I SPECIAL DINKER DANCE Dinner and Dance Music by the famous I RELLER BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE. I Today Concert During Tiffin. l SEA VIEW m HOTEL P\L SEASIDE RESORT I DAY183 words
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Article181 1936-01-16 2 Thought Effects Would Be The Same As Milk. "Two Sikhs took me to a liquor shof ik Tanjong Pagar. I had been unemployed lor lour months and they told me that li I wanted to get a job I would have to drink alcohol So they181 words
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Article119 1936-01-16 2 Expenditure Of 11,800 Million Roubles This Year Moscow. Jan. 14. Government's proposal almost to double th«- military expenditure in 1936 compared with 1935. was introduced by M Grigori Grinko. Finance Commissar, introducing the budget proposals at the session of the Central Executive Committee. Out oi a total budgetReuter - 119 words
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156 1936-01-16 2 U.S. To Build World's Greatest Navy London, Jan. 14. JAPANESE Withdrawal from the Naval Conference may be followed by developments in/ the Pacific, according to the Daily Telegraph naval correspondent, who writes that should America decide to carry out her156 words
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Article398 1936-01-16 2 FAR MORE RECEPTIVE NOW League Conciliation Machinery flogged Paris, Jan. 12. IK Journal's Geneva correspondent 1-1 declares that the postponement of the Fascist Grand Council meeting was decided upon In order to allow Baron Aloisi an opportunity of discussing with the British and French representatives theReuter - 398 words
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Article90 1936-01-16 2 Swedish Goyernment Protests To Italy Stockholm, Jan. 14. The Foreign Office has announced that the Swedish Minister in Rome presented a Note to the Italian Government categorically protesting against the direct act of aggression to which the Swedish Red Cross unit was subjected by Italian aeroplanes. TheReuter - 90 words
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Article, Illustration226 1936-01-16 2 "FRAUDULENT, INSINCERE, HYPOCRITICAL" Randolph Churchill Attacks Malcolm MacDonald London, Jan 14 THE Ros* ana Cromarty Liberal Association has rejected Uie itter oi Mi-. Randolph Churchillffho was adopted on Saturday u candidate in the forthcoming bylection by the local Conservative Association- t> stand down if the former body would nominate aBritish Radio - 226 words
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Article100 1936-01-16 2 Was It To Discuss Balkan Collaboration? Bucharest, Jan. 12. Diplomatic circles attribute political importance to the sudden unheralded departure of King Carol for Belgrade from which place he is expected to return tomorrow. mft B J: lg f? dc me ssage adds tha> although the week-end visit of100 words
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Article76 1936-01-16 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan 13 A verdict of accidental death with a rider that no blame is to be attached to anyone, was returned by "he Seremban magistrate at an inquiry into the death of Vadivelu. a Tamil cyclist, who died in the Seremb™ hospital following76 words
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Article113 1936-01-16 2 ARE EX-SOLDIERS UNEMPLOYED Co rrespondence Invitation To A Correspondent To the Editor. Sir. With reference to the letter published under the heading of 'ExService Funds" the amount of $25'J paid to the Children's Aid Society was on account of monies paid by ihem for the support of children of an113 words
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Article66 1936-01-16 2 To the Editor. Sir I agree with our friend Cooney's remarks in its entirety and in flew of the additional strength, numerically, ol all brancet of the services (and more to be expected in the future' the present conditions are disgraceful. In conclusion those responsible for the66 words
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195 1936-01-16 2 BRITISH AIR IiASE FOR CYPRUS? London. Jan 14 THE Daily Telegraph diplomatic correspondent states tliat the British and Fiench general staffs liave agreed ok the following steps should the Bri'ish fleet be attacked n The Mediter.ineann; Firstly Britain to use French naval xises. docks and workshops.Reuter - 195 words
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Article147 1936-01-16 2 Electrification Of Line From Manchester To Sheffield The British Government's announcement last month of plans to spend C 30.000.000 within the next five years on the reconstruction and improvement of railways is of great importance to Lancashire. One of the schemes to be put into operation is the147 words
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Article64 1936-01-16 2 Boys and girls in the St. Albans diocese have subscribed £1,300 towards building a new church at Round Green near Luton Mr. J. L. Woods, of the law firm of Cowdy and Jones. Ipoh. is expected back from leave during the first week of next month and Mr. H. G.64 words
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Article211 1936-01-16 2 Attorney-General's Statement Trenton, (New Jersey >. Jan. u. IMR Wilentz. Attorney-General Of New Jersey, declares tM is reliably informed the Governoi will reprieve Hauptmann Bruno Hauptmann's application lor a writ ot habeas corpus has been refused and a stay ol execution denied by Judge Warren Davis of211 words
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Advertisement26 1936-01-16 2 yHOSE who buy and those who seU have a common meeting ground m the Classified Col umns— and they do big business? Jfiee (Pce^s WANT ADS26 words
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Advertisement255 1936-01-16 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. Spillers Dog Foods for Uniform Quality. Purity and Nutritive value are unequalled THEY PROVIDE THE IDEAL FEED FOR EVERY AGE AND BREED AGENTS FOR MALAYA Wholesale and retail special rates fot I Kennel*. The Federal Dispensary, Ltd. I (Incorporated In the P.M.8.) Raffles Place, Singapore. BOARD RESIDENCE. KATONG255 words
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Advertisement435 1936-01-16 2 £bc Singapore free lPicss areas SfKual.« Lumpur Oftfcw: 25. J aTa Sllw Phone: 1«83 London OfUcf SUBSCRIPTION RATH gau p k: LS ADVERTISEMENT Rat I T", I**1 F °r Salo. Wanted etc I Public and Uol Notice. Tender* Auction*, etc. 100 P" Mnglr column inch per •o D ID^ C435 words
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Miscellaneous199 1936-01-16 2 Diary Of The Week THURSDAY, JAN. 16 High water. 321 a.m. 8.7 it.. :^.:}o p ji Rugby: S.C.C. seven-a-side tourna ment. Old Salts vw. SVC •*B" and R.A. <Blakan Mati vs. Public Services R.FC Hockey S.C.C vs. SRC. at S.C.C. Chinese vs. Police at Depot Soccer: S.C.C. Annual Football Meet199 words
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Article, Illustration125 1936-01-16 3 Further Evidence Against Cantonese preliminary inquiry into preferred against Chu tonese who la alleged to nvolved in the shooting tin junction oi* Syed Alwi and Jalan Besar on Nov. 21, -..rrif a step further yesterNorman Grice. the I Singapore police magistrate ioi- further hearing d '<> have shot125 words
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Article80 1936-01-16 3 ormer Government Servant Accused i up Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, .fan. 14 a former Government ed before Mr. j. t. Rca Kuala Lumpur Pulicc Court torged with begging for alms on i being a decrepit. O. R. D ivies. Officer in Charge ol etectives, informed the court that80 words
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Article, Illustration92 1936-01-16 3 <>K IHE FIRST TIME since the R volution, Christmas was recognised oviet Russia last year. The toy departments of the Moscow stores pmked from morning till nigh with children choosing their h-n S S Iil(tS Santa Claus te n l mentioned anywhere and the < midren have no illusions concern92 words
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Article214 1936-01-16 3 Alien Who Failed To Report Change Of Address. Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. For failing to report his change of j address to the Selangor Police under j the Aliens Enactment, F. Gains, a French subject, was fined $5 with j costs by Mr. J. T. Rea in the214 words
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Article63 1936-01-16 3 Christmas Party. Nearly a ton of Chrismas pudding was eaten by 700 ooor children who were entertained at the 17th annual Christmas party given by the Honourable Artillery Company. Mr. Thomas Cook, M.P., was n« ninated at a meeting of the BIM^OI Dtstrict of the National Fltp Brigades Association at63 words
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Article210 1936-01-16 3 KEPT POISONS WITHOUT A LICENCE Chinese Pleads Guilty And Is Fined FALSELY USED TITLE OF DOCTOR J^ELETERIOUS drugs, poisons, hypodermic syringes and other medical paraphernalia were displayed in the first magistrate's court, Singapore, yesterday, when ||<> CHI CHOON 35, a Hokkien Chinese was charged on three counts before Mr. H.210 words
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Article351 1936-01-16 3 DELEGATES FROM 11 COUNTRIES "TODAY we have to face the addi- tional risk of transfer of diseases by the medium of aerial services," said the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in his speech when he opened the annual meeting of the Advisory Council of the Eastern Bureau351 words
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Article187 1936-01-16 3 Chinese Woman Says It Was An Accident "I was as one dead." said Lee Heng. a Chinese woman who was charged before Mr. M. H. Blacker in the thirds court. Singapore, yesterday with having attempted to commit suicide by drinking caustic soda at a dwelling in Dunlop Street187 words
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Article27 1936-01-16 3 London, Jan. 7. Vice- Admiral Sir Humphrey Walwyn, the new governor of Newfoundland, will sail from England on Jan. 9 to take up his appointment. British Radio.27 words
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Article, Illustration229 1936-01-16 3 Shock For Husband FOUND WIFE I HANGING FROM BED POST IZNOCKING ut the door of his cubicle at 73. Tanjong Pagar ;Road about 10 a.m. on Jan. 4, Koh Kim Seng, a Hylam coffee shopkeeper, got no response from his wife. The door was locked from inside so he climbed229 words
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Article215 1936-01-16 3 In Singapore On Way Home After Handing Over Command Two torpedo bomber squadrons from the R.A.F.. Seletar. escorted the liner Carthage into the harbour yesterday. when Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer. K.C.8.. C.8.E.. arrived at Singapore in an unofficial capacity. This will pro- bably be his last visit.215 words
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Article70 1936-01-16 3 Fiom Australian Government To Governor Mr. R. F. Sanderson, leader of xh< Australian Commonwealth Govern ment trade delegation which has ju*' inspected the vast market open lor Australian merchants in India passed through Singapore yesterday on hi<wav home to report to his Government. The principal reason for his70 words
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997 1936-01-16 3 First Accused Pleads Alibi "HOSTILE" DEFENCE WITNESS CALLED BY CROWN 'THERE was an unusual turn to the trial in the Singapore Assizes yesterday before Mr Justice a'Beckctt Terrell of the three Chinese, Ong Choon Kens, Tay Ah Tong and Goh Ah Pey, for the997 words
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Advertisement24 1936-01-16 3 \f m^ F Sal gft I THE NEW DIS,NFFCTANT ftlYIVrNlII WITH THE FRAGRANT UgUllU&gf PINE ODOUR Keeps Germs, Insects and Mosquitoes from your home.24 words
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Advertisement12 1936-01-16 3 Mm Wt J Xs^k XfSm /I V s<s V I It m/^^12 words
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Article, Illustration2732 1936-01-16 4 London To Singapore In 4\ Days New lh Fleet All Firs! Class Mail By Aeroplam Captain* s Bridge In Cabin Nosa The Shark ii Portuguese Government's Contract High Praise tor Avro Cadet Aeronautical Researe h The Boundary Layer Coastal Pr o feel2,732 words
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Advertisement41 1936-01-16 4 Once you have tasted t a jelly containing the j natural juices of ripe tf fruit you will quickly make a special point (erebos Jelly Crystals Imm m .cji B^flj^k Tiad* tnquiriet tu i i Ii!I BuusKad iv c ii. i.ui41 words
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Advertisement58 1936-01-16 4 KM I I M (ROYAL NETHERLANDS ■■"■■■fci«lTl. INDIES' AIRWAYS) WSIT BALI, THE WONDERFUL PARADISE ISLAND OF THE EAST. rHE K.N.I.L.M. PLANE LEAVES SINGAPORE FOR BALI EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8 A.M. kRRIVES IN BALI (Den Pasar) ON THURSDAY 2.15 P.M AMPLE TIME FOR SIGHTSEEING IN BATAVIA. iPPLY: K.N.I.L.MK.LM OFFICES, 49 STAMFORD58 words
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Article, Illustration271 1936-01-16 5 experience of naklng raUwaj journey over floods is "enjoyed" by passengers to and fi-om Bordeaux in Frame. The line at Poitiers passes right through the middle of the Hoods which almost wash over fie sleepers. (Ail mail photo.). FIVE MEN narrowly escaped death when the llritish oil tanker Atheltarn of271 words
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Advertisement64 1936-01-16 5 JNNff A SONfc O^ S\X9fWCt 9OCi<€^ ft/H O^ UYfe AWO -CWeAttY PWMP WROS \N A P/€. -f^Vt P\^ WAS OPfcAffcO tf/t B IPOS ftfGAW tO SW6 NO Ci/OSt/V fcY'COLD SrOPAGt' AftAVS fV€>fe ANY KX/VG r/ie Ac>A quality of our Impnrtrd Poultry and Game is a revelation and our prices are64 words
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2087 1936-01-16 6 M H H w U.'iw. the President oi the Rotary Club, was in the chair and there was a good attendance of member) and snests. In his address. Mr. Justice a 'Beckett Terrell said: You mav b<- surprised that I have chosen for my2,087 words
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Article39 1936-01-16 6 Traffic had to be diverted while four tons of maize, which was thrown from a lorry when it came into collision with an omnibus, were shovelled to one side of the road at the bottom of Dover Hill Folkestone.39 words
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Article, Illustration110 1936-01-16 6 THE DUKE and Duchess of York opened the new De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill. Sussex, which has taken a year to build and cost over X, 100,000. The auditorium of the Pavilion will seat 1.164 people and contains a dance floor large enough for one thousand dancers There is110 words
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Article126 1936-01-16 6 Taiping Magistrate Travels In Motor Boat. (From Our Own Correspondent.* Ipoh, Jan. 14. For the first time on record a court was held today at Pasir It am, a fishing hamlet situated in a mangrove swamp near the mouth of the Tronc River. Che Salleh. the126 words
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Article112 1936-01-16 6 Chinese Convicted Of Theft Lim Seng, an aged Chinese, had pleaded for a long time with the owner of a shop in South Bridge Road to give him a small attache case casting 60 cents. He thought he might be able to dispose of the bag for about112 words
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Article152 1936-01-16 6 New Methodist Church At Telok Anson •From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh. Jan. 15. The golden jubilee aim of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Malaya to build new schools and churches throughout the country was further' realised when the corner stone of the new Methodist Church at Telok152 words
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Article66 1936-01-16 6 Bindings Retrocession To Be Commemorated Ipoh. Jan. 14. H.H. the Suit ail of Perak visited Pangkor on the island of Lumut yesterday, and inspected the site where Perak chiefs propose to build a seaside Astana for His Highness to commemorate the rrtmrrirtofi of the Dindings. The Sultan66 words
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Article251 1936-01-16 6 "AMPLE EVIDENCE TO CONVICT P«*"anc Jan THE appeal oi Chan ft was oouvletod <u „.sm porarily the front room <*! 7 Street as a common btttfcq and fine $200 in default 3 imprisonment was dismiv ,<: terday by Mr Just,.,. \v the Supreme Court Mr Lim Im251 words
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Article95 1936-01-16 6 North Indian Hindu General Association At th. fiitecnth annual genem* meet in« oi the North Indian Hindu Funeral Association, the following w elected ofllce-bearers for the ensuing year. President. Dr. K. C. O; ,5 h vice-president. Mr. Ram Bin*h hon Secretary Mr. B G Sahai; hoi secretary. Mr.95 words
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Article39 1936-01-16 6 Ann. Ernest. Paul, and Mich.;- M quadruplets, ol St Noel's. Hunt on Christmas Day the subjert sound film which wa.s made n. nursery at the home ol Dr ■anil who has been attending them their birth a month ajjo39 words
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Advertisement180 1936-01-16 6 Of r AMOUI /VMS b flit [rHS WONDERFUL NEWS FOR STOMACH SUFFERERS. No matter what lorm your stomach i rouble takes, you can almost certainly bo cured. Whether It is "just indigestion" gastritis ol long-standing, or an agonising duodenal ulcer, you can get immediate relief and lasting cure if you180 words
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Advertisement39 1936-01-16 6 PUMPS :^M MYERS SELF-OILING BULLDOZER FOR GENERAL SERVICE SIZES STOCKED: 2<i x 3"— lU" SUCTION AND DISCHARGE 3" x 4"— W 4" x 5" 2 5" x |P^^Ki" 6" x 6" 3 SOLE AGENTS: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. SINGAPORE BRANCHES.39 words
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Article, Illustration543 1936-01-16 7 MOLLIE MERRICK - 1936 Should See Revival Of MOLLIE MERRICK Hollywood In Person BY The Classics look lor an extensive I of classics on the Metro-Gold-so enthusiastic over the I •A Tale Of Two Cities," make George story. "Silas Mar- l it this will be one th< ot the coming 'Sila is good543 words
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Article97 1936-01-16 7 Malay Gets Twelve Months Imprisonment (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 13. The first session of the Negri Sembilan Assizes began today before Mr. Justice J. Aitken. in the Seremban Supreme Court. Daud bin Jadi. stood charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to another Malay. Ibrahim, near97 words
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Article354 1936-01-16 7 Winning COntract FGFGFG David Burnstine. Michael Gottlieb. Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, worlds leading team-of-four and inventors of the spates that has beaten every other system in existence. PI'SHIMi IHKM IP 'T'HE winning Bridge player makes a tboroucb study of the psychology of every one with whoa he plays, not354 words
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Article210 1936-01-16 7 Assists Irrigation Work With Aerial Photos Although the number ot hours flown in December was not largo there is- no lack of keennen on the part of. the members who do rty. says the monthly rcpor* of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club Mr. J. C. Carrie made210 words
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Article28 1936-01-16 7 Sh.tMuh u. Jan. I I The Iml mcttini; ot the Central Govtrnmrnt decided to tnM\« irsrn.U ol KianssiKUi (ttMBgIMUI M S/rehuan Sin Chew Jit PohSin Chew Jit Poh - 28 words
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Advertisement17 1936-01-16 7 \/Ji H H I) I 1^ T T E u AN /^V D T V \J E17 words
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Advertisement166 1936-01-16 7 LAST TWO SHOWS 6.15 9.15 ALHAMBRA ITS A GRAND SHOW AND WELL WORTH SEEING WE GUARANTEE IT! JACK HOLT MOHA BARRIE in I iiixrrs.ii > thrill Parked dr.ima "STORM OVER THE ANDES" TOMORROW All we need say U "Frankenstein" KARLOFF and "Dracula" LUGO SI in EDGAR ALLAN I'OK'S 'THE RAVEN"166 words
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Miscellaneous711 1936-01-16 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Singapore— ZHl I Edinburgh 8.20 The news. (Owned and operated by Radio 835 The Leeds University Midday Service Co., of Malaya Ltd.) Concert, relayed from the University. Leeds. Mary Bradley Wavelength— 49 9 metres iS^l Joan Coxon (soprano; 9.05 Close down. p.m. 6.00 Recorded music. Transmission711 words
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Article38 1936-01-16 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH. BROOKE— At the General Hospital. Singapore, on Jan. 15, 1936. Dr. Gilbert E. Brooke, aged 62. formerly Chief Health Officer. Singapore. The funeral .will take place at Bidadari Cemetery •today (Jan 16) at 5 p.m.38 words
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963 1936-01-16 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1936. Bruno Hauptmann ,THE possibility of a last-minute reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann for the murder o£. the Lindbergh baby cannot be ruled out at the time oi writing and if granted it will add another chapter to the j amazing story of justice963 words
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Article203 1936-01-16 8 Mr. H. Foot, a European warder, of the Taiping Convict Establishment, has leturned from home leave. Mr. H. S. Lee will be leaving Kuala Lumpur on Monday for Shanghai and will be away for about six weeks. tDr. H. M. NevTn, Pathologist, Perak 11, it is understood203 words
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Article698 1936-01-16 8 brighter Side Of Militarism AT the Alhambra cinema the other day a newsreel contained some graphic pictures of the new German Army playing at war. So good indeed were some of them that a Lection of the audience could scarce forbear to express their apipreciation audibly.698 words
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Article1012 1936-01-16 8 out of the window as she helped Mums to wash up, Elfreda was appalled suddenly to eec tho straight rows ol bungalows stretching east and west of them into Infinity; appalled to think oi the sound ol washing dlshe* that would ari> supposlng someone wrtrtnnlj lifted the lid oil1,012 words
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Advertisement195 1936-01-16 8 JOHN EXSHAW'S VERY FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES CLUB LIQUEUR OVER 40 YEARS OLD i OVER 60 YEARS OLD I Imported direct from Cognac by: GAUDIBIECICS KY SPECIAL K£ &J&J rO UM APPOINTMENT KING Of SI AM NEW YEAR GIFTS I SiviE HAVE THEY^EEX S E f S)\ EXCITING DiSTINCTIVE. BUT195 words
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Advertisement73 1936-01-16 8 IN A SiMALL ENGLISH TOWN an ostrich escaped from a circus procession and entered a grocer's shop It tactfully refrained from burying its head in the sugar. One of the most tactful things a man can do is to take out a "GAFLAC ALL RISKS POLICY tor his family's eflects73 words
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540 1936-01-16 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London, 6 p. m. Jan. 15 M l mmmmmm MMMM[^^ in ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated P__r______t_ v OUsrty Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan. 5 p.c.. 1944-64 120 4 120 3/ Ponding Loan. 4 p.c. 1960-90 1173<. 11?3^ War Loan* 3%540 words
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Article179 1936-01-16 9 Jan 11 13 14 lerican Con. Cam 132% 132 131V? can Telephone nd Ti'icgraph 157 :5 157% 15tt% itcheaon Railroad 68 70» 4 70 l 53* 8 54% 55 140% 141% 141 3 8 Q< 26 25 3 °5 •l Hectric 39 > 8 38? 8 53%179 words
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Article164 1936-01-16 9 "THE Singapore Chamber oi Commerce Rubber Association, held its 1.260th auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1.228.645 lbs.; 548.50 tons; offered 1,228.645 lbs.; 548.50 tons; sold 1.140.015 lbs.; 508.93 tons. Spot London 6%d. New York 14 1 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard164 words
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Article204 1936-01-16 9 By arrangement with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service of commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This is the first occasion on which a newspaper published in Malaya has204 words
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Article194 1936-01-16 9 From London 5.30 p. m. Jan. 15 RUBBER: Firm. Buyers Sellers. Buvers s*n*r London Spot 6 7 8 d 7d. Previously ga?d TtSSa April-June: 7d. 7V 8 d. Previously. 6 7 8 d 6 15 6d July-Sept.; 7 /8 d. 7 3 16d. Previously: 7 d 7194 words
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Article60 1936-01-16 9 I From London 5.30 p. m. Jan. 15 I ondoti Tin: Steady Cash: £212 17s. 6d. Three months: £203 12s. 6d. New York Tin: 47.68. Copper: Settlement: £34 10s. Cold: Yesterday: £7 0s. 9»,d Silver: Spot: 20 1 16d. Two month: Unq I Previously: Firm at £21360 words
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Article78 1936-01-16 9 London Closing Quotations Jan. 15 Method ot Parity beton- Rate PreQuoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Francs to 141.21 74 15 16 74?,. New York to 4.88 2 3 1.96 4.96 516 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.91 7.27 3 4 7.27 1 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3 1378 words
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Article198 1936-01-16 9 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Jan. 15. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2i4 1 8 London. 3 months' sight 24 3|32 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 I|l6 London, 30 days' sight *2 4 1|32 London, demand 2|4 London. T.T. 24 Lyons and Paris, demand 866 Hamburg, demand 141198 words
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Article1163 1936-01-16 9 Fraser and Co.'s List WEDNESDAY. JAN. 15, 1936 MINING f Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (45.) 5s 9d 6s lV_d. Asam Kumbang (£> 33s 6d 34p 9d Austral Malay 59s 60s Ayer Hitam Tin (ss 15s 6d 16s 6d Ayer Weng (sl> I.Sl 1 1.92 11,163 words
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Article86 1936-01-16 9 Jan. 15. Buyers Sellers 6.25 9.25 10.25 White Muntok Pepper 17.75 Black Pepper 9.50 Copra. Sundried 6.00 Copra, mixed 5.4Q Small Flake Tapioca 4 25 R. B. Siam No. 1 per koyan 101 Banja Jeloton^ 7.50 Sarawak Jelotong 8.75 R. <Siam> W.C. No. 1 per koyan 11286 words
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Article28 1936-01-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 14. SianVs 6 per cent, sterling loan on the London market is to be converted to 4 per cent.28 words
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88 1936-01-16 9 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Jan. r. o'clock noon Buyers Sclki. No. IX. RSS. incuse* FOB January* 23 3 23 7 Hood F A.Q in cases 'FOB J.muaryi 23 11 16 23 3 4 No. IX RSS. (spot loose' (awardaWe Singapore L'i 23 3 t IMo IX RSS JTmm MM88 words
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Article36 1936-01-16 9 Shanghai. Jan 14. A network of motor highways is being constructed In ttMM reKion* under the direction of the general headquarters in Chengtu. capital oi the Szechuan Provincial Government Sin Chew Jit Poh36 words
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Article53 1936-01-16 10 Shanghai, Jan. 14. The Ministry of Finance, the War Ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Ccmmerce and the National Economic Council have been instructed to assist in raising funds for the establishment cf military workshops and ammunition factories in the remote provinces of Szechuan. Shensi and Kansu Sin53 words
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Article55 1936-01-16 10 The death ot Madam Chua Seng Neo (Mrs. Yeo Chwi Him), at the age of 52, occurred at the residence of the late Mr. Tan Jiak Whye, Malacca on Saturday. The deceased lady was 'the aunt of Mr. Tan Soo Hock. The fun eral will take place on Wednesday at55 words
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554 1936-01-16 10 Decision Means Gloves Off To Japan UNITED STAND AGAINST AGGRESSION Key Man Of China's Politics In Guarded Cabin AFTER Mr Hu Han Min, veteran leader of the Kuomintang, had met the Cantonese delegation and Mr. Wei Tao Ming, the representative of General554 words
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Article, Illustration693 1936-01-16 10 Man Who Developed St. John's Quarantine Station •yHE Free Press regrets to announce the death at the General Hospital, Singapore, yesterday of Dr. Gilbert E. Brooke, one oi the pioneers of health work in Malaya and for 26 years Chief Health Officer of Singapore. Dr.693 words
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Article440 1936-01-16 10 AERIAL TRANSMISSION OF DISEASE India First Line Of Defence i Against Yellow Fever DISCUSSION AT MEDICAL CONFERENCE pLAGUE, cholera and smallpox classed as the three m.ijoi n, fectious diseases, and measures to prevent the vpi t yellow fever to Asia, occupied the attention of delegate 1 1 ing the League440 words
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510 1936-01-16 10 Lloyd Tries tino Victoria In Singapore WITH the clean, smooth lines of i speed-boat, offset by two raki.^l: funnels, the Lloyd Triestino luxury liner Victoria presented a splendiu spectacle at Tanjong Panar wharf y. terday. on her iirst visit to Hie Far East.510 words
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Article72 1936-01-16 10 Mr. C H. Dakc»> Acttni Pi Chinese, Selansor and Pa! tered the Buns v ai Bosltftl The Hon. Mr S lttatfßM| well-known Ipoh lawy.r and neftttx the Perak State Council. Mr. sagam and family ml on a sh<»r' to SinKapore and Adelphi Hotel At the next Seremban Rot:».\ to be72 words
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Advertisement76 1936-01-16 10 FURNITURE FOR THE MODERN HOME I FURNITURE WITH A HAPPY AIR OF MODERNITY YET RETAINING THE SENSE OF COMFORT SO NECESSARY TO A HOME. SUGGESTIONS AND ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION REVISED IIOIRS OF MJSINEBS S :IO A.M. TO S.IS 1»M. SATURDAYS 8 AM TO 1.15 V M ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE76 words
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2232 1936-01-16 11 Record Employment: Sound fiudget Progress: Shares Rising (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 2. ntI.DOM htm a New Year been greeted with such widespread .ind genuine optimism a« prevails in Great Britain today. The advent of 1936 has been accompanied by a general rise >tock2,232 words
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784 1936-01-16 11 Restriction Renewal Talks MOTHING of outstanding importance j has occurred during the past week to fire the imagination of share markets either locally or at home (write Messrs. Fraser and Co.. in their report dated Jan. 14 No settlement has so far been784 words
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Article222 1936-01-16 11 Welcomed By Malacca Merchants Malacca, Jan. 13. Mr Feng Shao Shan, the InspectorGeneral of Industries to the Nanking Government, formerly President of the National Associated Chambers of Commerce of China, and the President. General Chamber of Commerce of Shanghai, together with Mr. Lim See Ming, the Hon. President222 words
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Article65 1936-01-16 11 Berlin, Jan. 14. An Air Ministry proclamation Invites men aged 18 to 22 and. in exceptional \ises. to 23. to volunteer for service with the air force. The period of service is 12 years in the case of pilots, gur.ner.s. mechanics and wireless officers, a year in65 words
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Advertisement138 1936-01-16 11 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. j i 'Incorporated in the Colony of Hong Kong) The liabilltv of members is limited to the extent and in the manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. HEAD QfVICE: HONG KONG Authorised Capital $50.000 000 Issued and fuliy paid up138 words
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Advertisement546 1936-01-16 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter > Paid up capital In 600 000 shares of £5 each JCJ.OOO,OOO Reserve Fund £3 000 00* Reserve Liability ol Proprietors £3.000 000 HEAD OHIO: 38. Bishopsßate. London E.C 2 Agencies and Rranrhe*. Alor Star Ipoh Bemarang546 words
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Article, Illustration35 1936-01-16 12 CHEWS OK THE THAMES LIGHTSHIPS. The Mouse and The More, receiving their Christmas gifts from the Vicar of Tilbury, the Reverend WAS. I>o\vn. when he paid his annual visit to the ships.35 words
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Article777 1936-01-16 12 BRITISH SHIPPING IN THE PACIFIC Liverpool Alarmed At Prospect Of Withdrawal OERIOVS concern was voiced at a meeting of the Council of •J the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, at the prospect of the withdrawal of British shipping: services from the Pacific. [y| Lesch:r (who presided i IVI moved a resolution,777 words
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Article159 1936-01-16 12 Progress At Danzig And (idynia Thr Gdynia, the tl Customs j: ..•> tha rlat <<; two porti in the Poland's torour. trade .narked 1! w Ju V 35 as nage oi |oodi hand came to 73.6 par 72.3 per etnt tor 1 period of Ml ,nd To159 words
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Article105 1936-01-16 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside i»x- wharves or expected 1% »rrive Kast Wharf (BMriMl Gala h Rajula 22 Main H'harf <Entran«- <., t Empire Dock iKnlr.iiKr i. dl Karagola 30; Sih r i4; Silvor«uava 36 Kmpirc Dot k (Fntr.iu,,. < Klang 47 West Wharf (Kntraixe (r Gh'napp 4: Bhifl Section 10105 words
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Article115 1936-01-16 12 Ommt ar.fi mutttl I requested to k* «.p their of the range as possible cur: sun prmetlet, which wU\ the dates stated bolow Domtn< n times as suited Mow A red Hag will be flown ;r«.n. Hill. Changi for ono hour be! n practice common, On conclusldii ol115 words
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Advertisement378 1936-01-16 12 BOUSTEAD&Co.,Ltd. (Incorporated in P.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. ROOKING. AGENTS FOE FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN PACIffIC GREAfHT (Incorporated in England) system THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAIN without change—378 words
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Advertisement89 1936-01-16 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE OF SAIIIM" By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon. Port Sudan. Marseilles. Palm a and England HOMEWARD SAILINGS Port of DUembarkatton Plymouth leave* Rangnoa |M CHINDWIN j an KEMMENDINI BHAMO AMARAPOC SAGAING BURMA PEGU CHINDWIN KEMMENDINE M BHAMO AMARAPOOKA (alls London Through Passage Raltg jpclad U fares to89 words
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Miscellaneous68 1936-01-16 12 AIR PASSENGERS 'F« (airo:_Mr. do Booy Arrived from Europe and India b Arrived from N.E.I, by KLM "Kwak" H m a<^ htegaal on Jan. 15:-Mrs JUT*. ,n d Mr. In de 8010/w l^^' l*« r.,r M,da,,. India and Europe Clr. fr<>n "S 1 by KNIL! »1 by KLM •Kwak" on68 words
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Miscellaneous565 1936-01-16 12 I Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m Thursday 7.45 a.m Alor Star: Mon. to Fri.* 7.45 a.m Saturday 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m Ipo: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m Klang, Kuala Lipls, Port Swettenham, Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* r p.m565 words
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Miscellaneous59 1936-01-16 12 CLEARANCES R n an r 1 4 ChV( Hhl Tay Ylt -nella. Olenflnlas. Kamunin K Nam Yon" Larut. Silver Gull. Sin Aik Le<- .Britr Thames Maru. Himalaya Maru Hydr i II 'Nod; Soekaboemi. Kampar Demno Talisse <Dut.> Jan. 15: Khoen Hooa. MBfM, TWdens, Makaoser (Dut>; Produce (Nor)Valaya, Boribat (Siam); Lyons59 words
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Advertisement446 1936-01-16 13 /f/? >\ ml ■il Jr^ > il \ss/ and BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due n Tonnase S" Tonna e s Jan. 22 BHUTAN 6 100 Anr Q 15.000 Jan. 17 RAJPUTANA ***** AdT 10 17.000 Jan. 31 BEHAR 6000 Anr 1Q 6.810 Feb. 12 CHITRAL446 words
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Advertisement572 1936-01-16 13 r ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR CANAD/AN AND AMERICAN PORT* COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sail? CITY OF PERTH Havre. London. Rotterdam. Hamburg Jan 30 Feb 2 x CITY OF DUNKIRK Havre. London, Rotterdam,572 words
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Advertisement921 1936-01-16 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE I-UNNEL LINE (Ocean The llu» Rh. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The Cuna^d ivi.» le >hip Co (IM *> Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) tJ,I 5s Unard Wh ite Star Ltd The Straits Steamship Co Ltd The A?, t*^ S^amship C« Ltd The China Navigation Co,921 words
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Advertisement670 1936-01-16 14 K. P. M. MUUW HOLLAND— Friday, Jan. 17. Baiavia. Semarang. Sourabaya, Padangbay, Brisbane. Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. or Hilt Friday, Jan. 17, Muntok (passengers and mails only). Batavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. TlDORE— Friday. Jan. 17. Belawan-Deli. MJJER— Friday. Jan. 17, Rhio, Blinjor. Dj oboes. Pangkal-Pinung. Koba. Tanjong-Pandan and Batavia. ROKAN670 words
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Advertisement554 1936-01-16 14 JOINT SERVICE PRINCE LINE— SILVER UNE FOR HALIFAX. BOSTON. NEW YORK. BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA. VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due s a»l s Du Singapore Singapore New York. MS. SILVERTEAK In Port Jan. 20 Mar. 4 M.S. CINGALESE PRINCE Jan. 27 Feb. 3 Mar. 19 MS JAPANESE PRINCE Feb. 10554 words
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Advertisement567 1936-01-16 14 O. S. K. LINE Alaska Maru Dakar via Rangoon. L. Marques. Durban, Algfta Bay, Cape Town, Lob:t«» Matadi, Duala. Port Harcourt. Lag »> Cotonou. Accra. Takoradl. Grand Bd± sam,( Port Buet, Conakry and Bathurs* t Santos Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo, Durban. (JapTown, Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo j567 words
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Article, Illustration1647 1936-01-16 15 A RUGGER MATCH THAT WILL GO DOWN TO HISTORY Wales' Glorious Victory THRILLED CROWDS SEE ALL BLACKS LOSE BY 1 POINT 13 pts NEW ZEALAND M.I N tUm Zealand had made their last furious onslaught H and Wales had won by a single point at Cardiff I saw ,„.„> part1,647 words
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Article970 1936-01-16 15 PRIC, young brother of Ted Phelps. English professional sculling champion, covets that title. Ted declares: I won't mea you Anvway, you are only twenty-four-four yours younger than I am. Wait till 1 relinquish the title. r iC fJ? lies: l refuse to w ait. The970 words
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Article, Illustration864 1936-01-16 15 CAT-CALL CONCERT AT ALBERT HALL BOXING TOURNAMENT Foord and Lazer Disappoint WHAT HAS GONE WRONG WITH BRITISH BOXING? r.. London, Dec. 30. t two men I f ee sorriest tot arc Ted Broadribb and JrlT Dicksou. writes Trevor Wignall in the Daily Express In an effort to provid. their patrons864 words
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Article196 1936-01-16 15 Ilk'Hin^'ham To Close I'i/klmii. Dec. 31 BeUlngtuun Berkenhamj Is another of London's goll courses that may shortly disappear. The London County Council, who are the freeholders ol the estate, baft served notice on the club for p '.ssrssion at the end ol next June196 words
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Article54 1936-01-16 15 A meeting of th^ Oxford University Rugby Football Club was held when M McG Cooper <Massey Agricultural College, Ne\v Zealand, and University College) was elected captain in .sin cession to K. L T. Jackson (Rugby and Trinity;. P. C. W Disney iChel' ham and Brasenosei was elected54 words
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602 1936-01-16 16 But "B" XV Loses To S.C.C. SODDEN GROUND PREVENTS SPECTACULAR PLAY TJERMES 'A" side won its second match in the seven -a -side rugby tournament on the Padang yesterday, defeating the Wiltshires by a single try. The aircraft-carrier's second team went down602 words
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Article166 1936-01-16 16 CLASSIFICATION OF HORSES AND PONIES The following classifications of I horses and ponies is issued by the Straits Racing Association: HORSES Transfers From Class 2 to Class I.— Loch Tulla. Russian Rose, Class 1 to Class 2— Aga- i panthus, Clever Alec, Class 3 to Class 2.— -Aurora,166 words
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Article49 1936-01-16 16 Games and teams for today are: 5.15 Old Salts (Neame; Roberts. Macaulay: Esmonde; Harrington, Dibsdale and Copeman) versus S.V.C. "B" 'Gardner; McNeill. Mills; Dredge; Mitchell, Johnston and Beaton). 5.40 R.A.— Blakan Mati— iGribble Darling. Nicholls; Ridout: Shelley, Mahoney. Barnaby* versus P.S.RF.C (Cooke; Lyle. Hellrich; BlackstadPrend. Kemo, Bennett).49 words
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Article88 1936-01-16 16 Navy's Team Selected For Monday's Boxing The following is the Navy's selected team for the "Lowther Grant" Cup tc be fought off on Monday, Jan 20 Fly weight: Sig. Wyne H.M.S. Terror Feather weight: Bugler Hunt H.M.S rerror. Light weight: Tel. Buchanan H.MS rerror. Light weight: A.88 words
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Article, Illustration621 1936-01-16 16 Ladies Challenge Plate Rule Must Be Altered SUGGESTION TO WIDEN COURSE London. Dec 30. OHOULD the conditions of the Ladies' Challenge Plate at Henley Royal Regatta be altered? This is a question which is arousing much discussion amongst schools and colleges, and aLso amongst the Management621 words
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Article211 1936-01-16 16 HOCKEY GYMKHANA Charity Show On I The Padang A HOCKEY gymkhana, organised by the Singapore Hockey Association, in commemoration of the golden jubilee of the English Hockey Association, will be held on the padang this afternoon, starting at 5 p.m. The groihd will be enclosed and there will be a211 words
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Article95 1936-01-16 16 Results Of Third Round Replays London, Jan 15 The following are the results in the third round of the F.A. cup replaysChelsea 3 Norwich Southend l Tottenham 2 Luton 4 West Ham o Sheffield W. 3 Crewe i (after extra time) Birmingham 0 Barnsley 2 Tranmere 4 Notts95 words
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Article83 1936-01-16 16 J£ e hocke y match between the .C.R.C. II and Y.M.C.A. II which was ixed for yesterday was cancelled. The hockey match between the Meical College and the Khalsa AssociaJon, which was to have been playeu yesterday on the Medical College ;round was cancelled. The following wil' represent Y.M.C.A s.83 words
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497 1936-01-16 16 Lack Of Opportunity BRITISH ATHLETES HIT 1 1 HIGH SPOTS IN 1935 I ••■■(lull J.| I IN the realm of international sporting endeavour, 1935 1( not been a vintage year for Great Britain. Few of our athletes have hit the high spolv. but497 words
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Advertisement56 1936-01-16 16 ANNUALS JUST RECEIVED Jane's Fighting Ships 1935 821.00 Kempe's Engineer's Year-Book 1936 1950 Who's Who 1936 30,'q0 Whitaker's Almanack 1936 3.50 The Practical Engineer Mechanical Pocket Book and Diary 1936 1.50 The Daily Mail Year Book 1936 .70 Photograms of the Year 1936 3^oo (postage extra) KELLY WALSH, LTD. Raffles56 words
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Advertisement18 1936-01-16 16 .^^/m^^^^^^^ ,^r m Km. Yfs....ArrTW \Vt M had A rt TIGER FRASER NEAVE LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR TIGER BEER.18 words
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