The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 March 1936
1936-03-04
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Title Section17 1936-03-04 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,7f»:>. ESTD. 1835. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1936. 10 CENTS.17 words
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2441 1936-03-04 1 Strengthening Of All S er vices NEW CAPITAL SHIPS AND CRUISERS; MORE INFANTRY PLANES Industry To Be Organised For War piE British Government's eagerly-awaited defence plan^ were published yesterday m a White Paper which, after an historical review of the situation, briefly outlines the objectives. TheReuter - 2,441 words
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Article, Illustration503 1936-03-04 1 League Drafts Appeal To Italy and Abyssinia ROME PREPARED TO EXAMINE PROPOSALS Geneva, Mar. A GREEMENT has been reached on the text of the telegraphic appeal to Italy and Abyssinia to rea.se hostilities and open negotiations and asking for an early reply within an unstated period. The appeal is theReuter - 503 words
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154 1936-03-04 1 M Geneva, Mar. 3. R Eden's sensational declaration on oil sanction* had an electrical effect m the Lobby. Italian journalists were almost incredulous, but there is a general feeling of relief that Britain has taken the lead. American circles are enthusiastic a i id154 words
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Article26 1936-03-04 1 London, Mar. 3. The will of the late Lord Reading shows a gross value of €290.487 Estat? duties amount to £73.810.- British RadioBritish Radio - 26 words
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Article249 1936-03-04 1 Three-Power Naval Treaty Agreed OBSTACLES REMOVED BY FRANCE London, .Mar. 3. THE last obstacles to a three- Power naval treaty ha\r been removed by the I •'rein h agreement to fix a battl ship limit of 35,000 tons and sign the treaty without Italy. Formal signatures may be affixed nextReuter - 249 words
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Article, Illustration38 1936-03-04 1 ntINC t: STAMBMMftG, the Ausi n c-t'tiatM-t llnr. uho is understood to be leaving Vienna for umi loaay to >pc Mussolini, presumably to reassure II Duct regarding his recent talks m Paris on the Hapshurg and Danuhian questions.38 words
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121 1936-03-04 1 WAR ATMOSPHERE ON MANCHUKUOSOVIET FRONTIER Berlin, Mar. 3. AN ey:-witness account of the terri- nr war preparation! on the SovietManchukuo frontier is Riven by the American journalist. Arthur Bate who arrived here today from Shanghai He declared the atmosphere at the front! r wai like that m BUTOpa m 1914.Reuter - 121 words
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Advertisement64 1936-03-04 1 [Hi lIWBH TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE CABARET ATTRACTION 630 to 8.. 5 p.m. EVY MARNY niyycD o nnunc SONG I)ANCE PARODISTS DINNER DANCE zelma wright (Informal) 9.30 10 Midnight American tap dancer NON DINERS 1 .00 SATURDAY NEXT- SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL EXTENSION TO 2 A.M. BOOK EARLY. RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA.64 words
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Advertisement173 1936-03-04 1 Ik mm w H3loitt4 SEA VIEW fflt HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT TODAY CONCERT BY RELLER S BAND 12 NOON TO 2 P.M. DURING TIFFIH TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE AND CABARET DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE RELLER BAND CABARET BY THE TWO SIMMONS < OMK At KOIIATK DAM ERS DINNLR $3.—173 words
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Article88 1936-03-04 2 Mohamed Tahir bin Sidik against whom originally a charge of theft of a car valued at $300 from the Singapore Harbour Board, or an alternative charge of theft of benzine appeared 1 before Mr. M. H. Blacker, m the third court. Singapore, yesterday, on an amended charge88 words
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Article44 1936-03-04 2 The Seremban Rotary Club is going strong. It held its monthly dinner at the Rest House the other day and among those present were the Hon. J. "W. Hughes, British Resident of Negri Sembilan. and Mr. and Mrs. Gwyther, at one time of Ipoh.44 words
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331 1936-03-04 2 Went For "Joy Ride" jT/lAK AX HONG a 19-year-old Chinese appeared before Mr. M. H. Blacker In the third court Singapore, yesterday, on a charge of the theft of a baby Austin car from a back lane m Jalan Besar on Feb. 24. A further331 words
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438 1936-03-04 2 IN DIAN CONVICTED OF KIDNAPPING GIRL Kept In House At Changi For Two Months Rosalind Chellian. a t .a-year-old English speaking Tamil schoolgirl, related an extraordinary story of now she was kidnapped when on her way to St. Andrew's Cathedral and taken to the house of a Malay m Changi.438 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-03-04 2 THF MARINE soccer team which heat the Government Monopolies yestei*day. Report on Page Hi (Free Press photo.).17 words
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Article, Illustration267 1936-03-04 2 as taught by Ruby Kceler, starring with Hick Powrill hi the Flirtation Walk' of the Naval Academy^ "Shipmates Forever." showing at the Victoria and Globe Theatres tonight. 1. This third lesson is the last and the trickiest of the three so you'd bett:r267 words
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Advertisement207 1936-03-04 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICES. THE FREE PRESS GREW UP WITH SINGAPORE AND IT HAS NO RIVAL IN ITS OWN SPHERE i THE MORNING PAPER WITH THE LATEST NEWS. HAYTOR RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED. Incorporated m the S.S. > NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to207 words
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Advertisement477 1936-03-04 2 I- 1 81 OXYNE ANTISEPTIC DENTRIFICE. (Composed of two powders) Assures Perfect Hygiene of .he Mouth WHITENS THE TEETH Price: $v cents per box. MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. Battery Road. BOARD RESIDENCE! SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms facing sea with own bath r6om. H and C. and477 words
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Advertisement439 1936-03-04 2 Hbe Singapore jfrec press Bead Office: CecU Street, Slng»port. Phoce MVI lines «lti extensions to all drpnumfoui Tel: "Tuaei" binfaporc. Koala Lompnr Office: 25, Java Street. Phoae: 4t>B3. London Office: 40 Fleet Street. Loo do a. Fhuoe: Central 3808-5698 Tel: "Leadmaiaja" L«n««a SUBSCRIPTION RATES BSjSJBJSSI Within Outside Wid. Malaya Mnia.»439 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous245 1936-03-04 2 Diary Of The Day Cinemas VICTORIA THEATRE Shipmates Forev r: With Dick Powpll and Ruby Keeler. ALHAMBRA Our Little Girl: with Shirley Temple 3.15-6 15 and 9.15. CAPITOL Mutiny on the Bounty: with Charles Laugnton and Clark Gable. PAVILION Where's George: wi;h Sydney Howard. ROW. KATONG The Little Colonel: with245 words
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Article287 1936-03-04 3 POLITICAL PRISONERS Their Position In Siam (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 24. A GOOI > deal of gossip is heard «n private circles about the political prisoners of Siam, but their affairs are not discossed m cinemas or places where men congregate for there are long land keen ears287 words
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Article209 1936-03-04 3 Batavia To Saigon Via Singapore re will soon be the Junction (or another Important air service wnich will be operated by the X N ILM. (Royal Netherlands Indies Air Lines) between Batavia and French I::do-China. Singapore has no connection at present with Indo-China The K.N.I.L.M. is at209 words
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Article172 1936-03-04 3 Litigation Which Could Have Been Obviated (From Our Own Corresi ondent.) Pananff, Mar. Judgment was given this morrnng by Mi. Justice Gordon Smith on the motion brought by Mr G H. Joshi retired veterinary surgeon, claiming an injunction to restrain the United Indian Association from excluding him172 words
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Article34 1936-03-04 3 Mr. Chamberlain. Chancellor of the Exchequer, has appointed Lord DungU>*l, M.P. for Lanark, to be his Parliaivk ntary private secretary m succession to Capt. D. W. Gunston, M.P. for the Thornbury Division of Gloucester.34 words
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Article, Illustration52 1936-03-04 3 LONDON wu« threatened with a complete breakdown of meat supplies as a result o« the "shoppers" strike for higher wages and better conditions at Smithfield Market About 10,000 were involved. The "shoppers" are m a majority as workers m the market, numbering 7,000 Future shown men "resting" amid the meat52 words
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1632 1936-03-04 3 How Wireless Works INTERESTING SURVEY AT ROTARY TIFFIN PHI: noise level due to atmospheric disturbances, the distance from the centres of musical talent and the small percentage of the population who are able to afford a wireless set, were described by Mr. E. O. Willoughby1,632 words
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Article165 1936-03-04 3 MR. TAN SOO HOCK'S FUNERAL 3,000 Follow Hearse (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Mar. 2. /^pOWDS packed the Malacca streets yesterday to see the funeral of Mr. Tan Soo Hock. J.P., as the procession went to the family burial ground at Padang Jambu. Three thousand people followed the hearse. As165 words
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Article38 1936-03-04 3 According to a Home Office return, of the 404,014 aliens who landed m Britain 1-st year 227.768 arrived tor holidays and 80.990 were on business visits, thr total showing an increase of 131.049 cm pa red with 1934.38 words
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Advertisement400 1936-03-04 3 ♦o SAIGON and return to SINGAPORE via BANGKOK (Saigon t B.noverland); steamer fare Ist rl. Singapore/ Saigon and Bangkok Singapore SlOO SINGAPORE— SAIGON— HONG KONG— BANGKOK— SINGAPOIU Ist cl round trip tare $140.00. SINGAPORE— HONG KONG— SHANGHAI— MANILA— SAICiON-B XM.KOK —SINGAPORE: Ist class round trip fare $200.00. SPECIAL EXCURSION FARES400 words
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Article, Illustration4447 1936-03-04 4 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON Springtime Reverie Bluebell Woods And Daffodil Banks Foxgloves In The Shadons But Fog A Few Days Ago Chaos By Air, Land, And Water Many Lives Lo§i A Troubled Week Sensations In Politics Mr. Baldwin Looked Miserable The Problem M.P.'s CouUlnt Solve News From The Courts4,447 words
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Advertisement37 1936-03-04 4 YOUR DOG MUST HAVE MEAT IN CORRECT FORM He gets it m really A /^i%M^3^N w b°l esome form m i'hj/S^k W combination with ym*&S£Sß!Z' f mei wheatmeals jfr I /yftfl^ Trade enquiries to SPRA#S L OVALS-J37 words
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Advertisement53 1936-03-04 4 TIGER\TES 4 "and where are you going To my pretty maid "what* that Ib do with you?" she said, (\y^~\ "but since you a»k its my idea... \J(« 2? fo go and have a f 1 DCCX W N j W ~r f vp —^ay FRASER NEAVE LTD. m DISTRIBUTORS53 words
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Article, Illustration241 1936-03-04 5 S,S k t<mK-heralded new film "Modem Times' arrived at Southampton aboard the liner Berengaria.. Porters dressed m the i^narhe Chaplin manner are seen carrying the film ashore. EDMTXI) LOWE, the American film actor, photographed at Southampton ahoard the liner Bremen, from America He is one of the "advance guard" of241 words
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Advertisement46 1936-03-04 5 Ortit JACK «OUWfR,SAr IN TUt CO/?WfcO tAt/V 6 «»J WOrM€R'^ Pf£. Hf ?(/T IV U/^ THUMB 4/VO K/LL£D O\)7 4NO SAIO*6Y JOl^t MUSr V\AV t COM& we COLO STOftkGtf* FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Apples Lettuce Oronges \*elc ry I II Tt\ IpS TEL. 53 78. w.s. m46 words
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456 1936-03-04 6 Hitler Ready To Expel All Jews From Germany DECREE DRAWN UP: AWAITING SIGN A TURE ONL V DECREE that ail Jews must be expelled from Germany as rapidly as possible and their property confiscated has been prepared foi Hitler's signature. The rapidity with which the decree could be carried out456 words
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Article72 1936-03-04 6 Singapore Crowds Anxious To Get In Mr. Tav Garnett. the Hollywood producer, with Mr. James B. Shackleford, the cameraman who was with Roy Chapman Andrews m the Gobi Desert, began shooting scenes of Singapore yesterday. They took the landing teps at Clifford Pier, traffic scer.es and crowds. So72 words
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405 1936-03-04 6 Ancient Dispute Settled (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 2. pDMPLETE unity of planting bodies m Malaya is m sight at last. The long dispute between the United Planting Association of Malaya and the Malayan Estate Owners' Association has been settled. This development was405 words
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Article170 1936-03-04 6 After Sentence Had Been Served (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 29. In the Supreme Court the Chiei Justice (Sir Samuel Thomas) ordered a re-trial m an appeal brought by Mr. C. H Whitton. Deputy PublicProsecutor, against the decision of the magistrate m 'ismissing a charge against170 words
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Article, Illustration62 1936-03-04 6 MILLIONS OF GREEKS mourned General Kondylis— the Kins: Maker who died suddenly after a heart attack m Athens. Thousands went to see him lying m state Despite his political eclipse after he had effected the restoration to the throne of Kins George. Kondylis' death aroused much sympathy among his countrymen62 words
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Article412 1936-03-04 6 Quest For Museum Specimens A MAN h:is arrived m Singa- pore whose intention is to take away rubber trees. He is Dr. Kaimund 11. Marloth, Research Horticulturist, Department of Agriculture, South Africa, and he is going to ask permission to take home with him two412 words
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Article32 1936-03-04 6 Dr. and Mrs. Wilson and their little son, who are just back from home leave, have arrived m Teluk Anson where Dr. Wilson takes up the duties of Health Officer, Lower Perak32 words
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Article155 1936-03-04 6 Denounced By Chinese General (From A Correspondent^ Penang. Feb. 29. General Chang Chi-kiang. with thr excursion party of the Central Physical Training Pjreau and National College of Physical Education, undertaking a goodwill tour through Malaya md the South Sea Islands, arrived lere from Taiping and we^e met155 words
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Article108 1936-03-04 6 Mails Sent By Ship From Shanghai It Is understood that the mails for Japan which the RAF goodwill flight planes were carrying have been dispatched by steamer from Shanghai, where the flight was aban doned The Imperial Airways eastbouna mail plane due today is running 24 hours late,108 words
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548 1936-03-04 6 Last Hours Of Hong Keat FLAMING OIL TANKS AND RED-HOT ENGINES WITH her oil tanks spurting flame into the sky like giant flamenwurfers, and the steam hissing from her red-hot eqgines, the Singapore motor-vessel Hong Keat sank m the Rhio Straits on Friday after548 words
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Advertisement113 1936-03-04 6 h ld& Gil iQF &\f&ru i^^^, I DELICIOUS u=M»v*U:iiij j,} WEET-BIX with MILK. A RIJI X P Mi wonderful combination whole !t 1 %sm 8 m Nvhea< and rkh milk> The nou rishment that adults and child/^YL ren need. Serve WEET BIX j^^J^P\ for breakfast with milk or /T cream.113 words
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Advertisement174 1936-03-04 6 ilou B safeguard m I TO KEEP YOUR LAVATORY Kj I CLEAN AND -i^^^^iß I a ri'oulai -spnnLU'ii I HARPIC I I -that s all it lit, •</» IHARPIC THt SAFE LAVATOBY CLtANSM i Cleanses and disinfects I and leaves the pan C^aj|l spotlessly clean Hacpic cTvTT 2 also -caches174 words
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Article, Illustration831 1936-03-04 7 SHEILAH GRAHAM - BARRYMORE Says He Will Never Again Play Romeo SHEILAH GRAHAM Hollywood Today BY JOHN BARRYMORE told me m an J interview that he never again would enact the role of Romeo. either on tlio stage or screen, or m real life. 'Thank God I'm forever through playing part ol Romeo."831 words
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Article23 1936-03-04 7 Berlin— DJA, DJB and DJN Wavelengths 31.38, 19.74 and 31.45 metres p.m. -MO Call DJB. DJN. 4.20 "Let us Sing of Love Songi23 words
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Article, Illustration383 1936-03-04 7 Winning CONTRACT $^\Xv*^ou>\ Guat* David Burnstine, Michael Gottlieb, Oswald Jacvby and Howard Schenken. world's Icadina team~of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence. MVOCmiO PL4I IF YOU are COinj to cvt ibid your hund. it is ;ust as sv-11 that you play the dvmmy383 words
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Article43 1936-03-04 7 How It Was Celebrated l/i Bangkok (From Our Own c Bangkok. Mar 1 Li .ip V iiaW'd b :hc Sp fftl Club wht unmarried ladk i d c ra reddln lei and hcarti a n i md m mppei lniio-ATd43 words
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Advertisement107 1936-03-04 7 OPENING TODAY A*. 15 6.15 9.15 A LH AM BRH AGAIN Singing: Dancing charming her way to you heart Her grtttes,^ ii c:vrFary BLf^ FRI N y O'BRIEN-MOORE MenMadeYoung Vigour Increased In 24 Hours If you frel Ql<l before your time, and lim.ble to n.ioy th« pha.sures of youth, inke107 words
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Advertisement134 1936-03-04 7 -«fla^ JACK HOM.I.s \M» HIS II \!M!<l *S^k MCA KAMI ol llf I II M S f'" IH KKNT Will PI. AY IKiIM HID If Jl-1"i I'M. FIUDAV. M\KCII »l IjW it TIIF MAY U'OKIJ) AKINA SOMPOHG Jm^ j; (Siamese sensation) A <ak NATORI V .Jk w Nat Pal 1<>134 words
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Miscellaneous409 1936-03-04 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penang— ZHJ (Penang Wireless Society) Wavelength 49.3 metres p.m. 7.00 Time signal. 7.03 Day's programme. 7.05 Recorded variety programme. 7.35 News bulletin. 7.40 Recorded brass band music. 800 Talk "The Pronunciation of English" by the Rev. Colin King, I M.A. 8.20 Programme of light music. u.OO409 words
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Miscellaneous108 1936-03-04 7 with accompanying verses. 4.50 News m English. 505 "An Ocean Voyage is Lots of Fun." A seafaring story set to music. 5.50 Working for progress. 6.05 News m German. P. 20 Concert of light music 720 News m English. 735 Concert of light music <contdj 8.20 Close DJB. DJN. «25108 words
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1037 1936-03-04 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1936. The Real Enemy A LTHOUGH the actual fighting— or perhaps it should be called murdering is over for the moment m Japan, the collapse of the revolt does not mean that the country has returned to normal. There is still a seething1,037 words
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Article168 1936-03-04 8 Mr. H. R. Walden has been appointed a member of the Indian Immigration Committee during the absence on leave of Mr. R. Heywood. The Raja Muda of Perak. who is spending a few days m Malacca, has been visiting the various places of historical interest. Five new168 words
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Article559 1936-03-04 8 DV dint of drastic cutting of freights Italian tramp steamers have lately bojjun to get cargoes from India and Indo-China to European ports, chiefly French. Undl a short time ago almost all Italian tramp shipping was engaged continuously m carrying war Italian supplies to Eriei trea559 words
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Article998 1936-03-04 8 IT was moonlight when Jim reached Lilac Lake. The sprue 1 lining the swamp, cast long deep shadows on the bay, and on the promontory the birch save back a silver, ghostly light. Half sitting half kneeling, he dug his paddle rhythmically, using his shoulders as998 words
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Advertisement90 1936-03-04 8 j| PLYMOUTH f$PB PLFASFM 9tS m. I^l CALDBECKS VISIT CAIRO DURING YOUR HOMEWARD JOURNEY When time permits Cox Kings short trips by car from Suez connecting with the steamer at Port Said. For further particulars apply to PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. or at any of the Branches of COX AND90 words
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Advertisement73 1936-03-04 8 IN A BEAUTY COMPETITION at a seaside resort, two dressmakers took part. As might be expected, they did their best to cut each other out. It might be a good idea to cut out this advertisement so that you will remember to take out a "GAFLAC" ALL RISKS POLICY on73 words
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444 1936-03-04 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Chinese Proposals Reported Accepted By General Tada YIN YU KENG TO GO ABROAD? Shanghai, Mar. 3. j^JK. HSU SHI YING, the new Chinese Ambassador to Tokio, who has just completed an important mission m Peiping and Tientsin, is reported to have444 words
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Article203 1936-03-04 9 "NO NEED FOR CONCERN TO BRITAIN OR FRANCE" Governor Of French CochinChina's Views piE Kra Canal bogey i S just a bogey. That m effect, was the opimon expr.ssrd by His Excellency MonsP s. Governor of French CochinChina, m an interview with the Free Presi on the203 words
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Article51 1936-03-04 9 Contract Awarded To Japanese Firm Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Mar. 3. Out ol 21 tenders for eight locomo3tat€ Railways sent m by -nental. American and I. the contract has been the Japanese. The total cost -l\soo. onttact tor two Garratt locohas been awarded to a German E51 words
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Article89 1936-03-04 9 Big Nazi Trial For Four-Year-Old Crime Berlin, Mar. 3. a trial lasting six months, five Communists have been sentenced to death for participating m an attack on a Nazi beerhall m Neukoell, c suburb of Berlin, on Oct. 15, 1931, when the owner teas killed andReuter - 89 words
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Article311 1936-03-04 9 THOUSANDS ASK FOR THEIR JOBS 60 Arrests In Widespread Minor Disorders New York, Mar. 3. THOUSANDS have swamped offices asking for jobs to replace the striking liftmen. The crush was so great at one office that the floor cracked. According to the New York DailyReuter - 311 words
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Article97 1936-03-04 9 But Only For Government Employees Nanking, Mar. 3. A stir was caused here by the report that the Government had announced military conscription, but this is now authoritatively stated to be due to a misapprehension of Nanking's plans, which at present include only experimental military training forReuter - 97 words
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Article51 1936-03-04 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Shanghai, Mar. 2. Failing to establish a fxrthold m the province of Kweichow, the Communist forces led by Siau Keh and Ho Lung have re-entered Southeast Saechuan. Only a small number of Red troops are now holding their po- sitions m the Chishui51 words
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Advertisement267 1936-03-04 9 "HA BIG" PQv FELT HATS OF DISTINCTION Jl —^JSJ^ IN FASHIONABLE SHADES OF GREYS AND BROWNS. /A^fflßL I'KICK .510.50 I-:.\C-il /i y perfect m /imrit I I STYLE \T|\^ MAKE \>l AND FINISH /I ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUAI.A LUMPUR i DRESS MAKING ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED UNDER THE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED267 words
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509 1936-03-04 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. March 3 New York prices quoted m U.S. currency. The above are dealers* middle prices; jobbers* margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan, 5509 words
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Article193 1936-03-04 10 Ffcb. 28 29. Mar. 2 American Can. Com. 121U 121> 4 125'^ American Telephone and Telegraph 171% 172» 2 173 Atcheaon Railroad 75 73» 8 74V 2 Cheaapeak 59 59 59> 4 Dupont 143' 2 143 7 8 142. Firestone 31 30 7 8 30% General fctectrlc193 words
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Article82 1936-03-04 10 Amcng Sheffield's lesser-known trades is the manufacture of bread boards, or platters. This has flourished since 1840, despite keen competition m m countries where timber is cheap. Tt was a Sheffield man who conceived the idea of adding carved embellishment to the crude blocks of wood that had82 words
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Article137 1936-03-04 10 I^eads To Concessions On Income-Tax New Delhi, Feb. 28. The complete remission of income tax on very low incomes and the reduction of the present surcharge on other incomes was announced by th^ Finance Member. Mr. Grigg. m presenting the budget m the Assembly. Mr.Reuter - 137 words
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Article183 1936-03-04 10 From London 5.30 p.m. March 3 KI'BBER: Steady. Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers London Spot: 7-» B d. 7 7 lGd. Previously: 7^d 7 7 lGd April-June: 7 7 16d. 7 9 16d. Previously: 7 7 I6d 7» >d July-Sept.: 7 9 I6d. 7%4 Previously: 7. d 7183 words
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Article61 1936-03-04 10 London Closing Quotation March 3 London Tin: ..Firm. Previously: Dull at £209 10s. Cash: €209 15s. Previously: €201 5s Three month: €202 New York Tin: Previously: 48.00. 47.93. ropper: Previously: £35 10s. Settlement: €35 12s. 6d Gold: Yesterday: £7 Is. Id. Previously: €7 Is l'-d. Silver: Spot:61 words
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Article75 1936-03-04 10 From London 5.30 p.m. March Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 141.21 74^ 4 74 n ig New York to 4.88 2 3 4 99» 4 4.99*2 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.91 7.26 i 7.26» 4 Hong Kong Per dollar Is75 words
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Article211 1936-03-04 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Mar. 3 London. 4 months' sight 2 4 1 8 London, 3 months' sighr. 243 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 1 16 London. 30 days' sight 2'|4 132 London, demand »24 London. T.T. 24 Lyons and Paris, demand 865 Hamburg, demand211 words
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Article68 1936-03-04 10 A ii! w Tyniside light industry. Which only begun five years ago. is now m successful that it employe 2M hands and is at pretenl wo/kinu thn 6 "shifts" to the day. The company is the Bushinp Co.. Ltd.. which qpeclallsei m mnking bakeliseci paper UuuUton for68 words
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Article1100 1936-03-04 10 Fraser and Co.'s List Nyalas <$1> .93 m Pajam ($1) 1 g2S 1 w Parit Perak ($1) 2.4<> Perak R Valley .«i. .96 l Punggor (sl> Radella ($5) 4 4 Sandy croft ($2) 1 .05 Sungei Bagnn < < 2 80 Sungei Ramal «si, M1,100 words
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Article88 1936-03-04 10 Mar. 3 Buyers Sellers Gambler 6.25 Java CubQ y 2f> Hamburg Cube 10 75 White Muntok Pepper 17.50 Black Pepper 8.75 Copra, Sundried 4 I*s Copra, mixed 4 45 Small Fhik<> Tapioca 490 R. B. Slam No. 1 per k; 105 Banja Jeloton^ 7.50 Sarawak Jfelotonf 7.0088 words
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62 1936-03-04 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Mar. 3. II? <V < Mb. T x R BJ li <f.ob. March) I (i F' A C,) «f.g b March) No. IX R.IS B ioo.s<^ (awatdahle Btxlg Nr I.X. R.S.S. March April June > M July-Rcptcniboi-Oct.*Oecember Tcno Of in.uk' I SI Latest Cab!- Loo62 words
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Article35 1936-03-04 10 n. I their Gleni mo t Iroi Wi rks m order I i Ine* 1 teml-flnlshi <i m <t h iia ,i)d bUleti Ttw slot] will ib »u1 double the output worki.35 words
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1830 1936-03-04 11 WILL N.I. EXPORT TAX BE ABANDONED System Of Standard Production By End Of The Year? THE following is the continuation of Charles Hope Son's (London) rubber market review. The fhst portion of the report appeared m yesterday's Free Press. The BufTer Pool we are glad to see is no longer1,830 words
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Article148 1936-03-04 11 20 Per Cent. Maiden Dividend For Steel Corporation London, Feb. 25. On the Stock Exchange political lircertalntiefl have overshadowed speculative activity. Consequently prices. generally, sagged on a lack of fresh support, but iron and steel issues wert* encouraged by doubled profits of the English Steel Corporation, which enabledReuter Wireless - 148 words
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Article63 1936-03-04 11 Receives Consent Of The Chancellor London, Feb. 26. Replying to a Parliamentary question, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. Nevlile Chamberlain, said the £40,000.000 loan to France recently arranged had his consent. Fre understood it was repayable m sterling. Asked whether any precautions were taken to prevent creditsBritish Radio - 63 words
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Article439 1936-03-04 11 Singapore Feb. 28 Beef steak Katl 35 Beef stew or curry do 28 Fillet steak lb. 50 Mutton. Australian do 28 Pork, lean Katl 42 Pork, lean and fat Is; quality) do 34 POULTRY Capons (locally reared) Kati 50 Ducks each 40 Fowls Katl 32 Hens (locally439 words
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Article544 1936-03-04 11 LONDON MARKET NOTES AND VIEWS A Good Preference Share London, Feb. 22. •yHE resurrection of the "no profiteering" cry m connection with rearmament contracts has. among other things, led to holders accepting profits m certain sections of the Industrial market. The reaction m the Iron and Steel544 words
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Advertisement195 1936-03-04 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve195 words
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Advertisement476 1936-03-04 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AM> CHINA (Incorporated In England by Royal Chart<r» Paid up capital In 600 000 share* of £5 earn 000.000 Reserve Fund £;j.000.00q Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 BEAD OFFICE 38. Blshopsgate. London EC 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Ipoh s. ni.ir.mn Amrttsar Hollo BalgOD476 words
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Article196 1936-03-04 12 Time Opportune For New Convention President of the Society ol Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. ReaiAdmiral George H. Rock. US.N <retd >. believes the time is opportune to call another international conference feo revise the 1929 Convention lor the Snirty Of Life at Sea. which,196 words
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Article104 1936-03-04 12 Premium And Prize Winners The council of the Institution ->f Naval Architects have awarded the premium of the Institution for the year 1935 to Mr. J. L. Scott. M.Sc of Durham University Armstrong College) for his paper 'A Simplified Form of Direct Flooding Calculations." and the104 words
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Article, Illustration34 1936-03-04 12 THE RUSSIAN FREIGHTER PR A VI) A seen m this picture was involved m a serious collision off Dungeness with the 5,000-ton Italian ship Fedora. Lifeboats were sent out from several East Coast stations.34 words
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Article736 1936-03-04 12 Figures Show Increase Of 2 1 2,500 Tons In Hand STATISTICS issued by Lloyd's Register of Shipping regarding merchant vessels under construction at the end of December show that m Great Britain and Ireland there is an increase of 212,532 tons m the work m hand as736 words
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Article95 1936-03-04 12 Kali's «if Kroiuhi. Shlpptfl iTf bftft,by Lnformod ol thi toUowtaf intendntntl i:. idditl to Str.t. f Homtv.wrd Conftftncc Pi h\ rirlfl No 10: Amcndmrnts Z.: Orr I ZircoTiiinu BUleatei In lift ntc reduced to 25a plu? 10 p»T Otnt p» r Eirectivf rron Ifti I I The95 words
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Miscellaneous43 1936-03-04 12 CLEARANCES Mar 3: Benvorlich, Merkur. Tay- bank. M mnon. Giang Seng, Hong Lam, Hong Thong, Hong Kwong, Esmeralda (Brit.); Hai Lee <Nor.>; Meonia (Dan.); Tomohon <Dut >; Annam (Dan.); Palopo. Kampar tDut. Mar. 4: Khoen Boea, Makasser. Thedens (Dv Katong. Achilles (Britj; jPrachatipok (Siam).43 words
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Miscellaneous32 1936-03-04 12 Office daily list as soon as information is available. Imperial Air Mail Singapore— London The air mail dispatched from Singapore on Feb. 23 was delivered m London on Mar. 2 (8 days).32 words
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Advertisement1140 1936-03-04 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE fLNNEL UNI (Oce-ii The llu» Khiow S trams hip C« (IMS) LU Steam Ship Co.. Ltd.. and China Muiu.tl Ihr t unard Whitr Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) 'I lie Sarawak Str«m%hlp to ltd The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd Ihr Australian Orirnt.il Linr ltd Tbe China1,140 words
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Article61 1936-03-04 14 (Jold Medal Award My League Com mil tic Charlie Chaplin has bee-, awarded a medal by the League <»: NattQM Cinema Committee m recognition Ol his activities as an international acreen figure. The committee, which represent- IS natiens. voted the award unanimously. The secretary, notifying Mr Chaplin, tells61 words
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53 1936-03-04 14 A total of 73.1C0 sets of fingerprints oi innocent civilians is now on file at New York police headquarters It is the outcome of a voluntary iden- tification plan put into effect by the Police Commissioner nearly a year Many prominent people volunteered as a53 words
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Article43 1936-03-04 14 Mr. F. J. Tucker. X.C.. has been appointed Recorder of Southampton There were hundreds of cars m the funeral procession m Dublin of Brian de Valera, 20-year-old son ot Irish Free Btate President who was killed m a riding accident m Phoenix Park.43 words
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102 1936-03-04 14 YOU bthavcci lik« no othrr word loi Dummcu. the Ma«isJrat« Btreet potto court rteentli m H y«-;ir-old solicitor. Norman 1> I oi Carlylr Mansions Vicuna «lM •(i tor MWtaai m a^atrw Mill motor car outsid- llai Theatre, and Bi, with Ms I HtmiWllHj102 words
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Article37 1936-03-04 14 Otnurai sir n«vid camph.i: Governur ol Malta who nturnod hom< f. recuperate after murtrt op Wm too ill lo land irhen the 111 which \u> was a p. Plymouth and lit 1 rontimifd ti v t > Lniid.Ml37 words
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Article1965 1936-03-04 15 Argus - Argus Weekly Sports Notes C ompiled By Malays and the Padang Bogey— "Skins" To Make Debut Against Chinese S.C.F.A. Will Be Favourites Last Season's League Positions Past Winners of Soccer Competitions Cricketers Make Merry First Century Of The Season OOCCER enthusiasts are all keyed up,1,965 words
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Advertisement11 1936-03-04 15 AJ jw rS/ /m tQtIM ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND.11 words
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669 1936-03-04 16 SECOND DIVISION POINTS FOR THE MARINES Capital Display In First Match Marines 1; Govt. Mon. 1. TF the Marine team's forwards had utilised the many chances which carrie their way, they would have registered a bigger victory over the Monopolies last evening at the Anson Road Stadium, m a Second669 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-03-04 16 photo.) Lim Hong Soo. the Singapore singles champion m action yesterday at the Y..M.CA. tournament Free PressFree Press - 17 words
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Article273 1936-03-04 16 Y. M. CA. Juniors Beaten IJOW Indifferent handling of the attack can lose a side a game was demonstrated In the cricket match betw< en the Anglo-Chinese School and the V.M.C.A. Juniors at Prince Edward Road yesterday, more runs than necessary being given away by the Juniors273 words
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Article384 1936-03-04 16 Tennis Most Popular: Hockey's Slow Progress AT the annual general meeting of the Y.W.C.A. Sports Club held yesterday, a successful year for 1935 was reported. There is a balance of $490.01 as against $379.68 for 1934, the increase being due to an anonymous donation of384 words
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Article93 1936-03-04 16 MPH 7: F. N 0. The MPH. Inflicted severe dialeat on the Fraser and Neave team last evening m a football fixture on the latter'.s ground m Anson Road. For the winners Dollah scored four times and Kurd! bagged a "hat trick." The teams lined up93 words
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Article20 1936-03-04 16 London. Mar. 2. In a Second Division match Port Vale beat Hull by four goals to nil. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article77 1936-03-04 16 London, Mar. 3. UERY worried at Golden Mil- ler's behaviour at Newbury, Miss Dorothy Paget, her owner, is trying a new jockey, Evan Williams, when the horse runs m the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Williams may also ride Golden Miller m the Grand National. It isReuter - 77 words
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Article76 1936-03-04 16 photo.). Grimmett Plays Havoc UNBEATEN RECORD Durh.ui. n •THE Australians b. Africans by an inr..n. runs. The South Afric to make 227 runs after i,, for three at the lunch Into On a wearing wick.- <,• turning the ball aim; and finished up with analysis 4876 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-03-04 16 AN INCIDENT during the soccer m^cli yesterday between Fraser and Neave and the Malaya Publishing House. Report on this page Free PressFree Press - 22 words
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461 1936-03-04 16 SURPRISES AT THE Y.M.C.A. TENNIS MEET Abed and Chua Choon Leong Beaten TV UCHIDA. a new Japanese arrival who has played with success m Tientsin, ereat d a surprise yesterday by beating I. B. Abed, a fairly strong local player. 6-4; B—6. at the opening of the first V.M.C.A. open461 words
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Article46 1936-03-04 16 The follow. n o >, >n football Milk Co on Wedi 4 at S.C C W M Oak 1 Mills. D. E Nickels: A w R A D Coop r R J B: «V. T Her.man. E M r s Courtn y. S J Rand46 words
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Article30 1936-03-04 16 Til I are th. terdajr'a ttoe In the Tanglln rnament Hateman (up Srmi-fin.il 6q Leader i».. I I, 10 N<\\ (up (I inal): LtJM man 7 630 words
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