The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 January 1936
1936-01-23
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Title Section17 1936-01-23 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,758. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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890 1936-01-23 1 EDWARD THE EIGHTH PROCLAIMED KING Colourful Pageantry In London and Singapore PICTURESQUE SCENES IN MARCH THROUGH LONDON Ceremony Handed Down From Ancient Times London. Jan. 22. EDWARD the EIGHTH was proclaimed King of Great Britain. Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the seas. Defender of the Faith and Emperor of890 words
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Article87 1936-01-23 1 London. Jan. 22. Long before midnight last night London streets which would normally be thronged with people at that hour were empty and a silence as impressive as that of Armistice Day hung over them. Motorists travelled SKcntly and buses hurried almost empty towards the87 words
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Article99 1936-01-23 1 London, Jan. 22. Shortly before midnight the Queen Mother, accompanied by two ;adies-in-icaiting, made a pilgrimage on foot from Sandringham House to the church of St. Mary Magdalene, to which the body of the laic King had been removed earlier tn the evening. The foresters and99 words
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Article88 1936-01-23 1 rnitiue Honour For A Malayan (From Our Own Correspondent 1 London. Jan. 22. A. th- Colonial Office today Mr. J. H Thomas 'Colonial Secretary I presented tiie Imperial Service Medal to Mr. Joseph Taylor, formerly of the S. rails Settlements Prison Service. He remarked that it was88 words
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Article92 1936-01-23 1 The Japanese ConsulaU'-General in ,?:n_rapore has been informed that the Imperial Japanese Majesty's Household proclaimed a court mourning for three weeks from Jan. 21 owing to the death Ol H.M. King George V. When the remains of King Gecrge are conveyed to London today. King Edward. Queen92 words
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Article284 1936-01-23 1 WHEREAS It hath pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy Our late Sovereign Lord KING GEORGE the FIFTH, of Blessed and Glorious Memory, by whose Decease the Imperial Crown of Great Britain, Ireland and all other of His Late Majesty's Dominions is solely and rightfully come to the284 words
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250 1936-01-23 1 Parliament's Tribute To Dead King UNALTERABLE AFFECTION FOR QUEEN MARY London, Jan. 22. "TPHE Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, paid his first official visit to the King this morning and the usual meeting ot the Cabinet was. in his absence, presided over by the Lord President of the Council. Mr.250 words
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167 1936-01-23 1 SCENES IN CHURCH AT SANDRINGHAM Hundreds Y\k Past The Royal Coffin London, Jan. 22. pROM the dark hours of the morning crowds arrived afoot and in every nianner of conveyance at Sandringham Church where they awaited the opening at 10.30 a.m. in a piercing wind167 words
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Advertisement87 1936-01-23 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA -x r' r I 1 _4» <, "V/ I TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT CABARET ATTRACTION 8 .15 and 915 p.m. LOU Y S 4 SPECIAL DINNER SILVIA the popular DANCE < formal COMEDY TAP DAHCIHG TEAM NON-DINERS $1.00 SATURDAY NEXT87 words
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Advertisement114 1936-01-23 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. ADELPHI IljiPf H 0 T E t I WIUKITK DOWN TOWN HOTEL FACING ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL EVERY ROOM WITH BATH AND MODERN SANITATION NEW GRILL ROOM AND COCKTAIL LOCNGI TEA ROOM FOR 111 A CUP114 words
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Article224 1936-01-23 2 ■She* One Of Kest Films Seeni In Singapore Unheralded by anything more than the usual advertising superlatives. "She" screened at the Alhambra Theatre last night proved to be one of -he j best aims ever shown in Singapore. Taking no more Mberties with Rider Haggard's work than was224 words
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Article35 1936-01-23 2 The next meeting of the Federal Council wi!l be he d at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Feb. 20. at 10 a.m. There will be no ceremonial opening and uniform will not be worn.35 words
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Article68 1936-01-23 2 Our Bangkok correspondent wires that the K.L.M. are advertising single fares to Singapore and Penang at £28 and £18 sterling resnectivplv. Th.- marriage took place by special licence before Mr. B. F. Bridge, the Senior liarriatrs Registrar, Penang, of Mr H C Pinching, of Messrs. Kennedy' Burkill and68 words
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966 1936-01-23 2 Unswerving Allegiance From All Ranks In Empire MANY KINGS TO ATTEND THE ROYAL FUNERAL London, Jan. 21. QNE of the greatest gatherings v European Royalties and distinguisl ed people in history will attend Kir George's funeral on Jan. 28. It wl include the King966 words
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390 1936-01-23 2 London, Jan. 22. I/TNG Edward VIII's declaration i" to the Privy Council is published in the London Gazette today. His Majesty said "By the irreparable loss which the British Commonwealth of Nations has sustained in the death His Majesty, my beloved father, there has390 words
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Advertisement572 1936-01-23 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICES. a_a—n_B_i_^—B_^_—a_M_n_Hn—_H_^_^_M— FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED. Chinese New Year. This Office and Factory will be closec on Jan. 24 and 25 in recognition o Chinese New Year. All orders for Aerated Waters anc Beer received up to 3 p.m. on Jan. 2.' will be delivered on that day.572 words
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Advertisement539 1936-01-23 2 Spillers Dog Foods tat Uniform Quality, Purity and Nutritive value are unequalled THEY PROVIDE THE IDEAL FEED FOR EVERY AGE MID BREED AGENTS FOR MALAYA Wholesale and retail special rates for Kennels. The Federal Dispensary, Ltd. I (Incorporated In the F.M.S.) Raffles Place, Singapore. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE—539 words
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Advertisement411 1936-01-23 2 Gbe Singapore Jfrec |PccBs Head OlBce: CecU Street. Slo x .p^ r.i!^i iITI lln nil Times MncMpor* Kuala Lumpur Office: ti. j,-» Slwl Phone: 3683 London Office o l; „,m MM,t SKtL. 2_____s_ 3 ««-JMJ Mi Leadmaiaya" Loud... SUBSCRIPTION RATES witnin outsidi- wunout Quarterly g. &0 m M J« JJ411 words
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Miscellaneous196 1936-01-23 2 Diary Of The Day Cinemas ALHAMBRA She: Adventure classic with Helen Gahagan. Randolph Scott and Helen Mack. 6.15 and The Thre Musketeers: Adventure thriller with Walter Abel. Paul Lukas. Margot Grahame and Heather Angel. PAVILION •Vintage Wine": With Seymour Hicks and Claire Luce. Comedy. KOXV, KATONG Bright Eys With Shirley196 words
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1175 1936-01-23 3 Indictment Of Two Counts PROSECUTION'S STORY OF FAKED RECEIPTS THE last case for trial before a special jury was commenced yesterday at the Singapore Assizes, before Mr. Justice t Beckett Terrell. In the dock stood Teo Cheng Yan and Chan Cheng Hong, two1,175 words
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1115 1936-01-23 3 AUSTRIAN PROFESSOR ON HISTORY OF OPHTHALMICS Blindness Common In Egypt PEOPLE FORMERLY UNABLE TO READ AT FIFTY UT AM sure you wish me to refer today to tho lamentable death of His Majesty King George V, said Mr. H. W. Raper. President ol the Rotary Club of Singapore, at the1,115 words
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Article, Illustration432 1936-01-23 3 "Forged" Note Was Genuine S TWO CHINESE ACQUITTED I AND DISCHARGED |J HOLDING that he agreed with the defence that there was no case to answer, Mr. M. H. Blacker acmiitted and dis- j. charged two respectable and well-dressed Chinese. Chee Shin 1 Fook432 words
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Article113 1936-01-23 3 PHIL TANKARD FINED $95 Negligent Driving pLL.-U.ING guilty to charges Ol driving negligently, failing to stop after nn accident and not displaying proper lights on the front oi hi.s ear. Phil Tankard, the jockey, was I'm d M altogether by Mr. E. F. Cotman In the fifth police court. The113 words
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Article56 1936-01-23 3 WIIE Hon. the Resident Councillor. Mr A. M. GoodmaM, was admitted into the Penang Generul Ifospital on Mondav morning for an operation of the aviwndi.r The operation was performed the same morninn Mr Goodman reported to be mmkifiQ sot is factorr progress but no visUort are56 words
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Advertisement76 1936-01-23 3 Be sure the ncinie__^___ MMM^^^^ m ___P______ *_i I l^n -I I Vim I il mm irniri r_Al DC I WmM lllkllll'll LJHHbH rKliili/AIKtl k:" i 'A^---'.''?4_____B _____H I H I _l _H I I I II < e^^^___l I^____L____l_____. _______________r_=__________L k_7^^i_^ I I I w m i JP^tl fe:76 words
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Advertisement47 1936-01-23 3 H ___h^ j<mm si _______________r I KQQOoBXSvQw& m. master >.. iMI Iffi I j 1 1 I■M T f 11 I I IP*ll-fiVlJ_J»i_il'])M*l"i*iO Illl%_J _f% II mf*k THE NEW DISINFECTANT UV fit Mill WITH THE FRAGRAM llf UtllUL. PNE ODOUR Keeps Germs, Insects and Mosquitoes from your home.47 words
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Article, Illustration2565 1936-01-23 4 OUR SPECIAL, CORRESPONDENT Some High Points In A Year Of Considerable Achievement R.A.t. Expansion Programme Huge Increase In Air Mail ISeiv Traffic Records in Epoch-Making Proposal Rig Orders tor New Large Airliners estward Services Composite Aircraft Progress In Technique The Geodetic System Engine Developments A IS2,565 words
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Advertisement56 1936-01-23 4 muia\ e i" WTWT -i wmmwi m P^son or event Tl h nour o{ a 1 1 bc taken to secure w' &h uld J °f is correct. Fine frV CVery W I Salt creates a 'oT^ 1^ Cerebos J lb the very start. lm P res *on from ■~sE£Z-^2mtZ56 words
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Advertisement63 1936-01-23 4 KM I I IM ROYAL NETHERLANDS Mln In Lin IVI. INDIES AIRWAYS VISIT BALI, THE WONDERFUL PARADISE ISLAND OF THE EAST. THE K.N.I.L.M. PLANE LEAVES SINGAPORE FOR BALI EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8 A.M. ARRIVES IN BALI (Den Pasar) ON THURSDAY 2.15 P.M. AMPLE TIME FOR SIGHTSEEING IN BATAVIA. APPLY: K.N.I.L.M63 words
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Article, Illustration218 1936-01-23 5 WITH ONLY THREE DAYS to Christmas. Middlesex Street (Petticoat Lane), the famous East End Sunday stree market, was crowded with shoppers seeking last-minute bargains. Christmas shoppers crowding round a toy stall in Middlesex Street BLGOMSBURY TRADE SCHOOL tor Girls, where girls are trained to become skilled wt rken Ln all218 words
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Advertisement150 1936-01-23 5 CHINESE NEW YEAR amm mma mmm m m l g mm mm mmmm mmm mmm mmm ummmmmmKmmmmm mm x Mm m. mm m mmmm m m^ aii-_- mt ■_-__________----> Our Orchard Road branch will be open on FRIDAY. January 24th between the hours cf 0 a.m and 7 a.m. only,150 words
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Article106 1936-01-23 6 Passengers Marooned (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 21. PLOODS in the peninsula have entirely interrupted the train services lrom Malaya to Siam. Many passengers anxious to proceed to Malaya are marooned, only the air and sea routes now being open. water ate into the earth embankment106 words
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Article206 1936-01-23 6 NIGHTS OF AWFUL STOMACH PAIN. What, a relief to be able to eat and sleep normally after years of stomach trouble which caused nights of unbearable pain. No wonder Mr. T- says he was fortunate when he tried Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. "Being a sufferer from stomach .rouble for years.206 words
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223 1936-01-23 6 River Reaches Height Of 18 Ft. After Rainfall BANJA BRIDGE CLOSED PXTENSIVE flooding i.s giving rise to great anxiety in those districts of Perak which are drained by the Perak River Following heavy rainfall the river reached a height of 18 feet at Grik223 words
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Article145 1936-01-23 6 KETTLE UPSET RUNNING up behind her mother at their home at 99, Bukit Timah Road. Singapore, on Jan. 6, Anita Mary Lazaroo. aged 2\ 2 years, caused her parent to stumble. Mrs. Lazaroo had just placed a kettle of boiling water on the stairs, and this145 words
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Article79 1936-01-23 6 Expert Describes A New Method •From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 21. Or. Wu Lien Teh, the famous plague expert, visiting Ipoh in an interview declared that the recent meeting In Singapore of the Advisory Council of the League of Nations' j Eastern Health organisation discussed a new79 words
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Article97 1936-01-23 6 The meeting passed a resolution that greater precautions should be taken to prevent yellow fever coming from silent areas— areas which do not report to the League. It was agreed that the best had been done by Singapore authorities In regard to malaria prevention Dr. wu thought that97 words
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Article162 1936-01-23 6 Funds Thirty-Second Annual Report Thirty-second annual report of the Association of St, Anthony de Padua is as lollows. Received up to Dec. 31. 1935 $3 644 19 Expended up to Dec. 31, 1935 3 871 54 Excess of expenditure over receipts $~227T_5 think f C h mmit^162 words
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Article51 1936-01-23 6 As a mark of respect and sympathy for the death of His Majesty King George V. the "at home" and re-union dinner, fixed for Feb. 8, has been postponed sine die. The promotion of Second Lieutenant Tengku Zakaria. Malayan Volunteer Infantry, to the rank of Lieutenant has been51 words
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Article, Illustration269 1936-01-23 6 HOSPITAL PA TIENT'S DEA TH Woman's Body Found Outside Shortly After Admission "THREE hours after she had been admitted into the General Hosjpital in a critical condition, a young Chinese woman was missed from her bed. A few minutes later her dead body was found on a plot of grass269 words
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Article154 1936-01-23 6 SHOOTING INCIDENT Cantonese Charged With Murder AT the conclusion yesterday of the preliminary inquiry into the shooting incident at the junction of Syed Alwi Road and Jalan Besar on the evening of Nov. 21. as a result of which a 34--year-old Shanghai Chinese. Chan Slow Chow, was mortally wounded, CTH*154 words
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Article137 1936-01-23 6 Disastrous Fire At Kampong Kuchai (From Our Own Correspondent > Ipoh, Jan. 21. A disastrous fire occurred early this morning at Kampong Kuchai on the outskirts of tht town, and destroyed $2,000 worth of tobacco belonging to the Sun Man tobacco factory wher? over $28 000 worth137 words
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Article102 1936-01-23 6 Judge's Reference In Penang (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 22. The majority of the offices in Penang closed, as well as the schools. All sporting engagements were cancelled In the Supreme Court, in the presence of a full attendance of members of the Bar, Mr. Justice GordonSmith102 words
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Article58 1936-01-23 6 Kuala Lumpur's Personal Remembrance i From Our Own Correspondents Kuala Lumpur, Jan 21 Most peop.e lir.st learned ot the death ot the King when they reached town in the morning Alreadv flags were flying at hah- mast trom official buildings and seme unofficial premis. and their message was58 words
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Article118 1936-01-23 6 Entertained By Lumut Footballers From Our Own Correspondent > Ipoh. Jan. 21. Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, District Officer Lumut, was entertained to a tea party |by footballers of the district on the eve of his departure to Kuala Kangsar on transfer. Mr. Tai Swee118 words
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Article439 1936-01-23 6 King Edward VIII's Visit Recalled In K.L. MALACCA JAPANESE TRIBUTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Jan. WESTERDAY evening a special memorial service was held at Christ Church in memory of the late King. Additional seats had to be provided. All heads of Government departments and business firms,439 words
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Article96 1936-01-23 6 Resident (alls On Sultan Of Perak •From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh. Jan 21 The Union Jack i.s ..t half-mast ot. all public buildings and church bell* tolled this morning as tin- first M»ns <»! Bsournlng tor the Kim, The Resident ot Perak. Mi o E Cator.96 words
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Advertisement6 1936-01-23 6 •ah •*^3Pfi[^^ •mi MAKsas HIT JjJft^V6 words
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Advertisement52 1936-01-23 6 Si__ffel^fti^i?i_i_ t m\*r +*f iil'ff f^f ltl!l 'jt 1 .!JHT_ti -H I 'I. 111! ill M mi iitt» j __> m* __ii;.'iii'r X+s -nUiii- 1 T7t MtT_^^^*-T -li'{i[iii!lfllT^^Wa _g f I nj— i^»*»r^^__mt Tr*f*i*ilitlili iA__li_lijj|li l lf TifT. _ti_y«Tttt£'trfftTrftiTT JII1 l,,||M lite fkjAmwmJPnnk for a hot Day W*mT\ml\ _FV% 1%52 words
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Article, Illustration995 1936-01-23 7 MOLLIE MERRICK - MOLLIE MERRICK Hollywood In Person SUCCESS no longer depends on BY HU WELLS, arriving in America, indicates in his interviews a supreme future for the cinema. That eventually cinema will displace opera, theatre and concert .seems understandable in the light ol the past year done. to 193(3, ol 1935995 words
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Article, Illustration386 1936-01-23 7 Winning CONTRACT XVva^orJJV CXxitb David Burnstine, Michael Gottlieb, C world's leadinp team-of-four at has beaten every othei THE F(>: 'THE jump overcall of the Four Aces i system usually indicates the samel type of hand as an opening pre-emptive bid, that is. substantial playing strength but less than HIGH card386 words
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Article122 1936-01-23 7 Malay Youth Sent To Prison. tFrom our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Jan. 21. f Telling the accused ho was lucky lo have escaped a charge o( murder, Mr, Justice Howes at IVr. k Assizeel today convicted a Malay charged with voluntarily causing grievom hurt and sentenced122 words
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Article146 1936-01-23 7 London. Jan. 18. jyi/: MALCOLM MAC DON AH) hat btten admitted to a at ing tome owing to a\* beared gye, the result of ni opponrjit snowballing hint j'hile he ims beirta carried ±hou der-high by supporters. His glasses i' ere smashed, eausing four146 words
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Article76 1936-01-23 7 Recital Postponed Until After Royal Funeral In view of the fact that the Victoria Memorial Hall will not be available lor public entertainments until after the j late King's funeral the piano recital I by the wel'-known English pianist. Clifford Huntsman, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29.76 words
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77 1936-01-23 7 50 PER CENT DROP IN MALARIA DEATHS Only Nine Last Week THERE wa.s fifty per < v drop in the number of malaria deaths during the ended Jan. 18 within the Maninnality of Singapore only iiinr people ■ermiulml to ?..<• disease as against 18 during the perloni week. Th.- chid77 words
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Article82 1936-01-23 7 Taiping Association Not To Be Wound Up, •From Our Own Co: f fan n lonese in 1 turned onl m rotoe al the Ntb ana HMMI Ol the Taa i lonese elation .i r.-so lotion to wind up the Asa ah promised to live their n82 words
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Advertisement77 1936-01-23 7 I EVERY SHOn PACE-CD OUT LAST NIGHT! A WONDKR OF ITAGS-CSAirr nkvi itiioitt: VHVA UHLNfU I TODAY 3 15 6. 1 5- 9 15 I ALHAMBRA |4 SHOWS TOMORROW MERIAN C. COOPER'S Stupendous production of H. RIDER HAGGARD'S "SHE" An R.K.O. RADIO SUPER HIT! s» e nes that stagger the77 words
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Miscellaneous843 1936-01-23 7 RADIO PROGRAMME FOR TODAY Singapore —ZHI from all Points of the compass ln the British Isles. Presented (Owned and operated by Radio _n J* Dou_las Moodie. Service Co. of Malaya Ltd.) 5 k lL he ns ws8.20 Close down. Wavelengh —49.9 metres I ransmission 2 p.m. 6 Recorded music. GSG843 words
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1019 1936-01-23 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1936. King Edward VIII iyfESTERDAY, throughout the Bri- tish Empire, "the High and flighty Prince Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick >avid" became "Liege Lord Edward he Eighth, by the Grace of God. «f Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the1,019 words
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Article115 1936-01-23 8 Dr. James Scott Webster has arrived in Klang to join Dr. Barclay Barrowman In practice. Our Bangkok correspondent wired yesterday that Mr. R. l. Hastie o* Fraser and Neave's, left for Singapore by Imperial Airways plane. Mr. M. -J. Probalanaden, Clerk, Class I. General Clerical Service, has115 words
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Article428 1936-01-23 8 THIS business of king cobras and hamadryads Ls getting exasperating. It is the rule in Malaya to speak of king cobra when peoole mean hamadryad and vice versa. No number of letters in the newspapers from those who know Khtg Cobra Or better or even authoritative428 words
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Article1155 1936-01-23 8 VES. Scut said eagerly over the telephone. "Somebody told me vou'c married a fellow called Robert E Fakenham. so I was able to net ir touch. Oh. Anne, may I come and m you? Acute self-consciousness, that losterparent of terror, took possession ot Anne Fakenham. She could only st1,155 words
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Advertisement174 1936-01-23 8 >o this isKjgpj^s I PI MM J iWßmm^ I BY SPECIAL to£. J*W TO H M TUE U-POINTMENI KINC. OF SIAM ESTD 187°.. NEW YEAR GIFTS HA™ Tml'S&S £f_J£K_£B EXCITING A DISTINCTIVE. BUT AVE BE i^ol?.l^ Q^ s^lE^W IN A s iS A^£ a so «w^^^A j^ss? T^r A s_rhSsa174 words
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Advertisement84 1936-01-23 8 AN UMBRELLA WITH A WINDOW in it has been Invented. This enables the user to see if the owner is approaching. To avoid anxiety about your belongings take out a GAFLAC ALL RISKS WORLD WIDE POLICY when you travel. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated in Oreat84 words
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2100 1936-01-23 9 "RED" ACTIVITIES MUST BE SUPPRESSED Foreign Minister Outlines Policy In Diet rHL following report of the speech of the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr Kola Hirota, to the Diet on Tuesdav has been supplied by the Japanese Consulate-General in Singapore. l_e maw points are2,100 words
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Article49 1936-01-23 9 London, Jan. 19. C*VE platelayers were killed. and seven were injured, when two light engines, coupled together, collided with a ballast train near Grantham. The victims all belong to Grantham md were travelling to work in the brake-van of the ballast train.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 49 words
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Article42 1936-01-23 9 London, Jan. 22. The pall-bearers at Kipling's funeral at Westminster Abbey tomorrow will be Mr. Baldwin, Sir Roger Keyes. Sir A Montgomery-Massingberd. Sir James Barrie. Fabian Wfare, the Master ol Magdalene, H. A. Gwynne and A. S Watt- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 42 words
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Article72 1936-01-23 9 GOLD CURRENCIES WEAKEN Laval Not Expected To Resign THE French Cabinet crisis has domInated the Foreign Exchange market, where gold currencies showed weakness in terms of sterling with the result that there were intermittent heavy otlerings from the Continent against purchases of both sterling and dollars.72 words
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Article104 1936-01-23 9 Paris, Jan. 22. THE French Cabinet resigned this afternoon. Reuter. OIL EMBARGO Geneva, Jan. 23. The Committee of 18 has decided to establish a committee drawn from the countries exporting and transporting petroleum to examine the effectiveness of an oil embargo. Reuter ing panic dimensions since it isReuter - 104 words
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Article120 1936-01-23 9 To Be Succeeded By M. Daladier Paris, Jan. 19. M. Daladier has been elected to succeed M. Herrlot as president of the Radical-Socialist Party, after M. Herriot had insisted that he was not a candidate. Although M. Herriot's resignation from the Cabinet is Imminent it will not becomeReuter Wireless - 120 words
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Article, Illustration270 1936-01-23 9 300,000 More Abyssinians Called Up NEGUS FIRES ON ENEMY PLANE Addis Ababa, Jan. 22. TT is unofficially estimated that over 300,000 men will be affected by a decree ordering further mobilisation throughout Abyssinia. The decree was read at the Palace before a gathering of many thousands, including all Ministers atReuter Wireless - 270 words
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Article55 1936-01-23 9 London. Jan. 22. THE forwaid tin price fell below £200 sterling for the first time for over two and a half years, following freer offerings brought out by increasing stocks. At the same time the demand is still smallish but the market is steadyReuter - 55 words
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80 1936-01-23 9 Must Be Ratified In Twenty Days Buenos Aires, Jan. 22. rvELEGATES from Bolivia and Paraguay have signed the final agreement re-establishing peaceful relations between the two countries and making arrangements for the exchange and repatriation of prisoners and the guarantee of security. The meetingReuter - 80 words
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Article76 1936-01-23 9 By aircraft "Melbourne" from Brisbane to Singapore arrived on Jan. 18" H.R.H. Princes Purachatra. H.R.H. Princess Vinalachatra and Mr. Boyd. By aircraft "Arethusa" from Singapore to Karachi left on Jan. 19: Col. Jolly, Mr. Thompson, Capt. Lock and Mr. Grimes. By aircraft "Astraea" from Karachi to Singapore left76 words
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Article31 1936-01-23 9 London, Jan. 22. In the First Division Everton and Bolton drew three all. In the Southern Division Millwall beat Bournemouth 2 l and Newport beat Southend 2 l.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article124 1936-01-23 9 Reports Denied By Sir Aldo Castellani Asmara, Jan. 22. The Harley Street specialist. Sir Aldo Castellani. now chief of the Italian Medical Services in Africa, informs Reuter that the reports of widespread sickness among Italian troops in the north are untrue. He says there have "been onlyReuter Wireless - 124 words
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Article52 1936-01-23 9 Pamphlets Distributed In The Canal Zone Port Said, Jan. 22. Pamphlets calling on the Italians to revolt against Mussolini, it is reported, have been distributed by unknown persons In the Canal Zone. Attempts have been made recently to smuggle similar propaganda aboard Italian transports bound for Africa.Reuter Wireless - 52 words
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213 1936-01-23 9 Is Hour Of Russo- Soviet Showdown Approaching Shimonoseki, Jan. 22. CHINA'S alleged reliance on West- j ern Powers was strongly con- j demned by Col. Nemoto, the official spokesman of the Japanese army, on his return to Japan from a comprehensive tour of China. Even in securing news Chinese readersReuter - 213 words
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Advertisement130 1936-01-23 9 THE ROMO A FIRST CLASS LAWN MOV. ER AT A REASONABLE PRICE! .^mmmmzl^ W^| >"____ m\m\*Em Wm. A\. .___V___! _______k __>^ _^^_D < _y»»^ mm^^ M ''___L mm*^ v < r +Amw* ______r ________l_fl__l^^^^ MADE liN ENGLAND— SHEFFIELD STEEL BALL BEARINGS ADJUSTABLE CUTTING BLADES ROBINSON Co., Lid. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR130 words
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596 1936-01-23 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London, 6 p.m. Jan. 22 Share oi £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan, 5 p.c, 1944-64 120^8 120% Fund:;.g Loan, 4 p.c, 1960-90 117 3 4 1177 8 i/ 8 War Loan, V/ 2 p.c 105" 8596 words
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Article176 1936-01-23 10 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 has176 words
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Article170 1936-01-23 10 'T'HE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.2615t. auction yesterday when there were cataloged 1.134.810 lbs; 506 61 tons; oHer d 1.123.342 lbs.: ***** tons; sold 1.044 268 lbs 466.19 tons. London dosed New York i 4716 cts PRICES REALISED I Ribbed smoked sheet rents170 words
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72 1936-01-23 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Jan. 22, )1 u'rlcxk niMin Buyers Srllcrs No IX RSS.incaiei -FOR. January. 24 310 24 f> 1« Good FAQ in Htfti •F.OB Januan 24 No. IX RSS < Spotloose* (Iffirtelh Sinj.'.iportt 23 7 K M .No. IX RSS. February March 24 H MM April June72 words
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Article45 1936-01-23 10 The Eastern Extension Tc.cr.rapli OB announces that the transit time on M rate telegrams from Singapon London yesterday were as follows Telegrams handed In up to 5 p m 3 minutes; 5.30 p.m 4 minutes 6 pm 4 minutes; 630 p.m 6 mlnu'45 words
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Article180 1936-01-23 10 Jan. 18. 20. 21. American Can. Com. 130 130 129 American Telephone and Telegraph 160^ 160% 158V2 Atcheson Railroad 67 3 4 66 V 2 67 Chesapeak 54 54 54% Dupont 144 143 142 Firestone 25% 25% 25* 8 General Electric 37 7 8 36 7 8180 words
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Article114 1936-01-23 10 Bicentenary Of Birth Celebrated London, Jan. ;>O. The bicentenary ol the birth ol James Watt, inventor of the steam engine is being commemorated. The service was held yesterday in Westminster Abbey, attended by engineering organisations In his native town of Greenock a memorial plaque was unveiled by the114 words
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Article98 1936-01-23 10 London, Jan. 18. Supplies in the Money Market during the week generally exceeded requirements by a wide margin. Consequently, a new record was set up in clearing banks' deposits for December, which reached £2,091,000,000, but caused no surprise. Discounts, however, were somewhat depressed by the abundance of caoital98 words
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Article147 1936-01-23 10 From London 5.30 p.m. Jan. 22 RUBBER: Steady if nlf m m STOCKS: London 84.388 tons 84.463 tons* Liverpool 77.059 tons < 77.550 tons*. COPRA: Straits SD, Nov. to Rotterdam: £16 7s. 6d. Previously: £16 7s 6d. PEPPER White Muntok. in bond: 5> 4 d. Previously: 5»147 words
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Article64 1936-01-23 10 From London 5.30 p.m. Jan. 22 London Tin: Easy Cash: €206. 5s Previously: Dull at €210 Neu York Tin? m mhS: 6d Previousl y *201 17s 6d Copper: Previously: 47.37. Gold- Settlemont: 35. Previously: €34. 10s Silver- Yesterday C7 Os 91 --d Previously: €7. 0s. 10» 264 words
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Article75 1936-01-23 10 Foreign Exc hange Rates. i^onaon Closing Quotations Jan. 22 Method of Parity before Rate Pre P„rfc entre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Pan s Francs to 141.21 75 New York to 4.88 2 3 4.95% 4 94 3 4 Amsterdam Guilders to 12 91 7 28'-. 7 28' Hong Kon S75 words
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Article193 1936-01-23 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Jan. 22 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 4 1,8 London, 3 months' sight 243 32 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 IJI6 London, 30 days' sight 2 4 1132 London, demand 24 London, T.T. 2i4 Lyons and Paris, demand 866 Hamburg, demand 141 New York,193 words
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Article1036 1936-01-23 10 Fraser and Co.'s List WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1936 MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (45) 5s 3d 6s Asam Kumbang s. > 33s Austral Malay (£> 59s 60s Ayer Weng ($1> 1.80 1 90 Bangrin Tin 20s 21> Batu Selangor ($1) .95 98 Chenderiang 13* 9d1,036 words
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846 1936-01-23 11 FIRST PA Y 7s. 6d. —NOW HE CONTROLS MILLIONS Has Only Had One Holiday In His Life i I I.LVIN. managing director of Wembley Stadium, is one t\. of the most remarkable figures in the entertainment world today, Leaving school at 14, at 25846 words
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Article584 1936-01-23 11 Little Men, You Made A Busy Day! PIXTY babies born under one roof in the week between Christ- mas and New Year's Day. Is it any wonder that the matron and staff of Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital, Marylebone Road, N. W., have gone without their Christmas dinner and 90 per584 words
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Article432 1936-01-23 11 St a t ist ics Office Library Notice THE following publications were is- sued or received by the Department j Of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S., during the period Jan. 11 to 17. 1936. inclusive. and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building. Singapore. Applications may be432 words
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Article132 1936-01-23 11 THERE is a little house sparrow which money could not buy. Big offers have been made for it in nearly all the leading countries in the world. Called '^Mickey." and a name it answers to with avidity, it belongs to [Leonard and Semon, stage midgets, at132 words
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Article77 1936-01-23 11 Guidance To Be Centralised In Arts Committee Moscow, Jan. 22. With a view to raising the cultural attainments of the workers, the Central Executive has decided that theatres, cinemas and schools for teaching music, sculpture, painting, drama, film-acting, and the graphic arts generally, will be placed under theReuter Wireless - 77 words
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Article154 1936-01-23 11 £31,473,000 Received In 1934 From Taxation London, Jan. 22. The annual report of the Road Fund for the year ended March. 1935. issued by the Ministry of transport today, shows that net receipts from taxation of road vehicles in Great Britain during the year 1934 amounted toBritish Radio - 154 words
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Article496 1936-01-23 11 Death Of Cabin Boy Who Became Ship-Owner Sir William Reardon Smith, who filed on Dec 23. had had a romantic career, states The Times Barn in Devonshire 79 years SgO and educated at the Appledore Weslayan day school, he was th:' youngest Ol a family ot eigh'. and496 words
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Article109 1936-01-23 11 Kampala Uganda). Jan. Tl. Seven cases of smallpox have been notified and one Indian has died The compulsory vaccination of all residents is being enlorced. Reuter Wi reless The marriage will take place in the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. Penang. on Saturday. Jan. 25. ofReuter Wireless - 109 words
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Advertisement140 1936-01-23 11 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. 'Incorporated in the Colony ol Hong Kong> The liability o. members ls limited to the extent and in the manner prescribed by Ordinance No 6 of 1929 of the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG Authorised Capital $50.000 00(» Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve140 words
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Advertisement485 1936-01-23 11 CHARTERED BANK Of INDIA. Al STRALIA AND CHINA 'Incorporated It; Englnnd by Bog il Charu P,-d up eapital in 600 Ood shares 01 es each e _._»uo,i)oo 1 Reserve Fund jj 000.000 Reserve Liability Proprietor, 1 000 006 HEAD Oil M :'»8. Bishopsgate. London EC 2 Agencies and Branches. Ai-»r485 words
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Article, Illustration1011 1936-01-23 12 American Expert On Problem Of "Sweating" AIR-CONDITIONING of giant ocean liners to meet tricky atmospheric conditions at sea was urged recently by Dr. Ford A. Carpenter, meteorogoly. the Los Angeles Times reports. An expert in the field lor nearly hall a century. Dr. Carpenter has just1,011 words
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Advertisement527 1936-01-23 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln FJvI.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING, AGENTS FOB FK DEBATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN PACINC ■■^aiPX ffljgffii (Incorporated in England) -i:-^ia_*»aisi-*aa nil EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOMj.c or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by527 words
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Advertisement204 1936-01-23 12 MS TARAKAN. Hue From The Continent On Or About Jan. 27, ItM, Con re ad\ d 1 cral A' has b. ie <■• of t resoel's > u »<! at Aalb rg Ramburg Br a rdam .«i.'i we havi ed lo Collect from C P ral DOtLAND l INK ROYAI204 words
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Miscellaneous590 1936-01-23 12 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 Llpls, Port Swettenham, Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* T p.m Kota590 words
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Miscellaneous52 1936-01-23 12 CLEARANCES Jan. 21: Sophie Rickmers (Ger. Anyo Maru (Jap.); Andre LebOO Fch.); Corona (Nor); Tobelo (Dut>; Anshun. .Charlbury. Larut. Aing L ong. Sin Aik L^e. Silver Gull. Mcran (Rrit.» Jan. 22: Cnrnedon. Ipoh <Br.t.>. i Khoen Hoea. Makasser. Van Outhoorn Theders, Toba, Silindoeng, Tjip?.i, Bengal Maru. Kifuku Maru <Jap I52 words
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Miscellaneous233 1936-01-23 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the wharvra or exoectrd to arrive East Wharf (Entrance Ciate I Van Heutsz 22 Main Whan (Entrance C.ate Talma 18: Nancy \i Agoeng 11; Teiresias \i Empire Dock (Entrance Gggg Ste 1 Scalar, r :.2. K Maru ;.6 Empire Dock (Entrance <..ue t> Karanara M West233 words
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Advertisement497 1936-01-23 13 f*Sm a* V >\i IAjVXvEHB __V fl-J-t-. JL i <»- mmm^** m mAm\ I Oi \mmW and BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due n Tonnage S'pore. rr rtM io?c Tonnage S'pore. V6b IQ_« 6.070 Jan. 25 RAJPUTANA n 000 Anr 0 RAWALPINDI 17.000 Jan. 31 BEHAR497 words
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Advertisement581 1936-01-23 13 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) fPH B ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR CANADIAN AND AMERICAN PORTS VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sails CITY OF PERTH Havre, London, Rotterdam. Hamburg Jan. 30 Feb 2 x581 words
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Advertisement1078 1936-01-23 13 «^^j^i^^^|^^^g*^"™"^*^^^"*"~~ '^*^m J j^r^^__B SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua km. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The l unal_i _VKH t ,Lsl,|p Cu ,IMI Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) Jk. wIJ U lile SUr Li The Straits Steamship Co.. Ltd. Tie Au*.™_f__. m hip Co Ltd The1,078 words
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Advertisement704 1936-01-23 14 K. P. M. BLINJOE Thursday. Jan. 23. Letong. Kramat. Tarempa. Midai. PoeloePandjang. Sorassan, Genting and Maras. PAHUD- Thursday, Jan. 23, Cheribon (not for passengers). Semarang and Sourabaya, thence per &a. "Reijnst" to Boeleleng, Ampenan, Pa-dang-Bay, Laboean-Hadji, Benoa and Banjoewangi. TINOMBO Thursday, Jan. 23, Selat-Pandjang, Bengkalis. Soengei-Pak-ning, Siak and Pakan-Baroe. VAN704 words
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Advertisement561 1936-01-23 14 I JOIN I SfcKVlCfc OP PRINCE LINE— SILVER UNE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New York. M.S CINGALESE PRINCE Jan. 2_ Fo 3 Mar. 19 M.S. JAPANESE PRINCE Feb. 10 Feb 17 Apr. 2 MS. SILVERSANDEL Feb.561 words
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Advertisement594 1936-01-23 14 O. S. K. LINE t Santos Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo, Durban, Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Ja India Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar r8 Salaam. Beira. L. Marques. Durban East London and AlfOft Bay Jm t Manila Maru Santos, Buenos Aires via Colombo Mombasa.594 words
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538 1936-01-23 15 ARE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTS SPREAD OUT TOO LONG? More Attractive If Limited To Six Rounds WOU are almost backing a certainty if you bank on the iTtngl to;>line" heavy-weight fight in a British boxing ring ending t D Um accompaniment of cat-calls, ironical cheering, and stamping ot m Apart from Jack538 words
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Article, Illustration919 1936-01-23 15 Gatwick Chase Looked A "Gift" For Remus When Airgead Sios Came To Grief Im* mm. London, Jan. 6. N the bright sunshine at Gatwick on Saturday every incident of the running was easy to follow, and a number of bets were struck while the races were in919 words
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25 1936-01-23 15 TPHE Chinese New Year lawn tournament, which was scheduled to start at the S.C.C. today, has been indefinitely postponed.25 words
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Article171 1936-01-23 15 SINGAPORE INDIAN ASSOCIATION I Hockey And Cricket .Mutches At K.I. The following will travel to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday night, to rlay hockey and cricket lor tne Singapore Indian Association, against the Selangor Indian Assoclatlor. during the Chinese New Year holiday.. P. N. Bardhan. A N. Chi '«rji. M S171 words
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Article51 1936-01-23 15 The following will represent the SR.C. at hockey on Monday. Jan. 27 vs Combined Colleges on SRC ground: P. L. Wilson. L. M. Pennefath. t. A 0 Armstrong. W. Mathev/s, F W Avre fl J Vaz. D C Perreau. S de Souza. M. W. Armstrong and L. le51 words
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Article46 1936-01-23 16 THE Taiping Skye race meeting which was to have been held on Friday and Saturday of this week has been postponed until Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 as a mark of respect owing to the death of His Majesty King George the Fifth.46 words
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Letter500 1936-01-23 16 ALL RIGHT FOR THE S. C. C.—BUT WHAT ABOUT OTHER CLUBS?— TAKEN FOR GRANTED THEY WILL FALL INTO LINE— BUT IF THEY DON'T GAME REDUCED TO FARCE— NEED FOR CRICKET ASSOCIATION To The Editor. Sir, Never was the need for a Malayan Cricket Association more strikingly demonstrated500 words
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Article141 1936-01-23 16 HANDICAPS FOR TAIPING RACES (From Our Own Correspondent) r Taiping. Jan. 22. E Taiping Turf Club Skye meeting opens on Jan. 31. The first race starts at 2.45 p.m. There will be double totes on races four and five and on races seven and eight. The big sweepstake will be141 words
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Article232 1936-01-23 16 Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 20. QLAY W ii] begin on Friday in the allMalaya Malay lawn tennis championships at the Sultan Suleiman Club, and at an "at home" on Sunday afternoon His Highness the Sultan of Selangor will distribute the prizes The entries are excellent, and a* a232 words
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Article, Illustration1297 1936-01-23 16 Secretary Criticises His Association Cochrane J 2 7 4 3.5 Whatford N. L. 6 20 7 3 5 Whitaker R. N. 2 2 3 5 Murray K. S 1 0 Bowling. Name. O m Ti. w. aver Whitaker 26 5 59 12 1 fl Suppiah lf> 2 40 I 61,297 words
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Article65 1936-01-23 16 THE Malayan Rugby Union announce that the NORTH vs. SOUTH match arranged for Saturday has been postponed to Saturday, Feb. 8 at Anson Road Stadium, Singapore. It was found impossible to fix the match for Feb. 1 owing to the fact that a number of the North65 words
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Article59 1936-01-23 16 Bloemfontein, Jan. 21. The Australians defeated the Orange Free State by 146 runs. The Orange Free State were dismissed for 88 (Grimmett 5 for 35 mm OReilly 4 for 38) and 127 (Grimmett 5 for 67 a-d OReilly 5 for 34). The Australians made 361 forReuter - 59 words
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Article55 1936-01-23 16 Northern Open Championship Meeting Cancelled From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 22. The Northern Malaya open golf championship arranged to be held at Ipoh during the Chinese New Year Holidays has been cancelled and also the gymkhana and "at home" of the Ipoh Golf Club. Only the bogey55 words
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Article164 1936-01-23 16 The Royal Singapore Yacht Club announce that all races advertised over the Chinese New Year and week-end are cancelled. The S.C.C. vs. Indian Association hockey match arranged for today at the S.C.C. has been cancelled. ing for the Trophy and at the time when this report goes to print,164 words
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540 1936-01-23 16 •yilL Annual General Meeting of 1 the Straits Chinese Football Association will be held at the Garden Club. China Building, Chu- lia Street, on Tuesday, Jan. 28. at 5.30 p.m. The annual report reads as follows Administration. The Board of the Council consists540 words
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Advertisement161 1936-01-23 16 Conan Doyle 10.4, Lovers Idol 10 2 3is?JS 11. Carfox 9.0. Duke Menin 9.0. Lady Tarquin 8.8. ACE JL, P** I***1 Class 2, Div. 2, about in Twinkling Eyes 10.10. Biddy Marsh i? J- Miss Woo 10.5. Jackie Mac 9.9 Blue- Poo.byter 90. Little Miss X 8.12. RACE 5. Horses,161 words
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Advertisement48 1936-01-23 16 MALAYAN RU6BY UNION NORTH vs SOUTH This match has been postponed to SATURDAY, FEBRUARY Bth at Anson Road Stadium Singapore Reservations atready made will hold good. ySSSSSysSSSSSSSSSSSSmmmmS \m\ I jJi mmmmWyV/yY^' •!;Iviv>X^X;.;X;X\.!v!;Xv!%v>X;X.. _K>>_%v_i^%_J26_i%y_iv^_'^w_!_v_i_v •!v!vX'!vX'/\ JL I rsssss/ssA+t 3+m\m\w v.-;\.'v'".\.'.'. \\k .i\ kw*^~~ -___t_____r^^ -V* 4 f __v_^y_ovyyl A°-'j|48 words
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