The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 April 1936
1936-04-01
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Title Section17 1936-04-01 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14.81G. ESTD. 1835. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 11)36. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration723 1936-04-01 1 Governs o Take Action |f Use Of Poison Gas By Italian Army Is Confirmed GRAVITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXAGGERATED An Outrage On Civilisation Says Lord Halifax THE revelation the Italian use of poison gas in Abysrin profoundly stirred British public opinion, a nprtned inBritish Radio - 723 words
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Article, Illustration461 1936-04-01 1 COMMISSION NOT TO COERCE GOVERNMENT (Front v.ir Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Mar. 31. CIR Thomas Comyn-Platt s:ates that the objtvt of his visit to Perak is to inspect game reserves in the State and also to discilSM the position with ioi-al officials. lk j461 words
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Article207 1936-04-01 1 CALIFORNIA ARRIVES IX SINGAPORE Fusiliers Reunited To Their Families the largo Anchor liner California. bc ng used iu a transport fcr His Majesty's troops, brought the Ist Battalicn of the Middlesex Rrgiment tc Singatnr? frcm Egypt last night It is also carrying the families of the207 words
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Article, Illustration89 1936-04-01 1 London, Mar. 31. "THE death is announced of Conchita Supervia, the famous operatic and concert singer.- Madame Supervia was b :rn in IIM Mid was educated at the Cslejlo d- le Lamas Negras. Barcelona. Bhe ling In the principal opera hous?s of Bur n i nd also made89 words
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Article24 1936-04-01 1 London, Mar. 31 Sir Honry Lytto-. the famous and Savoyard, is seriously ill in ;i 1.-. don nursing home. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 24 words
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Article, Illustration129 1936-04-01 1 DR. WANG CHUNG HUI AS PREMIER Shanghai, Mar. 31. TO hasten an early compr3mis2 with the leaders of the Government or ithe Southwest, Nanking leaiers are reI ported to have offered the premiership to Dr. Wang Chung Hui. who recer.tiy resigned his seat at the Hague Court of Internationa! JusticeReuter - 129 words
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90 1936-04-01 1 HARAR AGAIN BOMBED BY Italian planes SPECIALLY DECLARED AN OPEN TOWN Bombing Of Churches Admitted Djibouti. Mar. 31. ITALIAN planes again bombarded Harar on Monday morning, but the damage was slight. Italian column* from Assail, on the ted Sea ar« reported t:> have erctt \1 200 miles of torrid desertReuter - 90 words
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Article74 1936-04-01 1 Addis Ababa. Mar. 2!) Thnugh the p mlrnee oi Harar Bed panlc-strtek n rod abacd inlnn their hemes arc! Nil wh R th? M It.. If City It ll many U occurn d A v «r&] burnii:bOW It ll I VII c ):r.:V. it ;v c« r74 words
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Article75 1936-04-01 1 (lorahni Mar 31. An i r i i:: wh part!c pit I In tii rj:d on H.irar Li ntei Ml r:i t r I >\ I < I- Belall! itfll it 15 I M «>t MKp] m•• dl I 'in: I thr b nbardmert, due >Reuter Wireless - 75 words
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Article73 1936-04-01 1 HAU PTMANN TO DIE u York Mar un of Pirdooi hi t i -I Hi- Haupttnann ;ir»p°;il -.it r six I 1 u Bitting H mptmann ih Toior" d 1 I Mfl a* I p n TrMlton, (Ncu Jersey >. Mar. H. v rivir H)llman Ik«s announced in*! th? actionReuter - 73 words
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Advertisement53 1936-04-01 1 \iF£T^ o {l^A^oMmmmmmm<- *Kfc f »3fli PftPir TONiGHT SlsBf*F CABARET ATTRACTION Dl 6 5^ >s-ona 5? DAHCE AND R E E 30 to Mi MODERN RHYTHM NOVELTY W "taht DANCERS I^^ttLEBRM, N N O| NERSSI.OO lllr^M RATE D ORchpct Bo JJ >tr A. when in penang stay at the e.53 words
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Advertisement101 1936-04-01 1 I IT EH Ik. I w W-rmyn SEA VIEW 111 HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT EVERY ROOM WITH HP! VATS BA 1 H ht'NNINO HO'I AND COM) WATERTENNIS GOL* SWIMMINCi S NBATHING ONr OF SINGAPORE SCENIC HE.AUTY SPOTB TONIGHT FR'OAY (INFOFMAL) SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE 1 RELLER101 words
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Article89 1936-04-01 2 Law Notices For The Day Before Mr. Justice a 'Beckett Terrell in the 2nd Court at 10. .50 a.m. Judgments: S 303 35 Lee Kuan Woo vs. Tai Svnz ad Co. and S. 129 3G -Oversea Chinese Bank vs. V. Yaik Joo Ann. At 11 am.: D C A 13689 words
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Article126 1936-04-01 2 Japanese Boxers Taken To Hospital Two cars came into head -on collision last n!ght at the Kallang Bridge. In cuv of them were the Japanese boxprs Natori. Saito Richi. their manager Mr. Kumas Niro. Mr. Tremolo and Mr. Gafloor. The occupant of the other car was126 words
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Article149 1936-04-01 2 Killed On Railway Near Bukit Timah A verdict of death by misadventure was returned yesterday, no negligence being attributed to the driver oi a train which knocked down an unknown Chinese on the railway line near Bukit Timah station on the evening oi Mar149 words
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Article38 1936-04-01 2 leaves On Maiden Voyage To South America Frirdrichshafen. Mar. 31. The world's bi^«;e.st airship, the Hindenburg, left on her maiden voyage to South America at f>3o a.m. today In excellent weather. The arrangements worked perfectly. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article24 1936-04-01 2 Wish id:: tori. Mar 31 The Supreme Court has refused Mrs. Vanderbilt's application for the complete custody of her daughter, Gloria. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article135 1936-04-01 2 Lorry Driver In Employ Of Sultan Of Johore Mr. B. C. Butler. Canadian Government Trade Commissioner at Singapore, and Mrs. Butler gave evidence before Mr. E. E. Colman in the fifth court, yesterday at the resumed hearing of the charges of rash driving and driving without135 words
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Article144 1936-04-01 2 Tonight's Show In Aid Of Charity Tonight the Malayan Magic Circle, a newly-formed society of local amateur magicians, make their bow to the public in a charity show called. "Magi?. Mirth, Mystery." The dress rehearsal last night went with a swing and provided those who were privileged144 words
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Article244 1936-04-01 2 Letters To The Editor BUTCHERY IN THE NAME OF CIVILISATIONITALY SHOULD BE THRASHED— WHAT ABOUT A FEW GAS BOMBS ON ROME?— THE 'LEAGUE OF DAMNATION"— MUSSOLINI AND HITLER ARE DANGEROUS MANIACS I To The Editor. Sir.- Your story on Tuesday ot the use oi gas by the244 words
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Article305 1936-04-01 2 AND FOSTERED ART OF ADVERTISING Played Notable Part In The Shanghai "War" A MONG the passengers proceeding He me en leave by S.S Victoria tomorrow, are Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Millington and family, of Shanghai. Mr. Millington who is managing director of the305 words
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Advertisement16 1936-04-01 2 I rnnvio hair I OIIC fffimmr I RESIDES tJtOVIN Of NAift I I ■CfIESIIII-CtOUMt- NCAUNI. I16 words
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Advertisement348 1936-04-01 2 CLASSBFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE OF TRADE MARK. COW 6 GAU. OUJLOPORD.tHOIANO Notice is hereby given that the Trad" Mark depicted above is the exclusive pioperty of Cow Oat* Ltd.. GuilrifLid. England, and If used by them In i lCfiptct of Condersed Milk. Evaporated Milk. Sterilized Milk. Malted Milk and Milk Powders348 words
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Advertisement507 1936-04-01 2 8^.7^ s sk Luxuria Face hL^" "/J Harriet nub\^^g^7 bard Aver. An cxiiuisitely fine medium weight pouder adaptable to all types of skin. Price $2.00 per box. MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. BOARD RESIDENCE^ SEA- FRONT KATONG GRANCii:— 77 Meyrt Kd. .Large rooms facing tea with own buth room H and C.507 words
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Advertisement488 1936-04-01 2 {£be Sirujaporc jfrec |P>rc3B Head OIBec: (ecM SUeet, m,!*^,, nUnioPi to all dr-parttaaauk 1.1 l.nyr,. hlnr»p«r«. huftli iMtnpnr Ofßrc: 15, J«t« KtrMl. Phone: SMS. r London Ofltoe: 49/4? Fleet Bu-eM. !«»<•* 8.C. 4. Phuac: Ceatrml SCM-SM* Irl l^»dnul»)i 1 ■■ita. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Blncapan Within Outside Without Malay* UnUy» Poklmg* Monthly488 words
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Miscellaneous224 1936-04-01 2 Diary Of Th e Day Hij?h Tide 5.36 a.m 7.1 it.. 8.30 p.m 6,6 ft. Sport Racing: Belangar Tun Club spring mealing 2nd Day. Soccer: Fir>:t Division B.C.G vs R.B at SC.C Chinese 111 VS. Indian R.C 3rd Division at Y M.C A -round Cinemas The Last O1 The Pagans:224 words
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966 1936-04-01 3 Refusal To Take Delivery PLAINTIFFS' SUGGESTION WAS QUITE UNTENABLE" v V H i fi^i A lot breach of contract concerning the* sale of a ivni of sticklac was decided in Jhe High Court When Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell deiivered Judgthe claim with costs, his lordshfp;-^lso'cerb-fyihj966 words
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Article25 1936-04-01 3 Sir Shenton Thomas, the High Commissioner, will leave Kuala Lumpur on trjmcrrow by the night train arriving in Singapore the next morning.25 words
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Article, Illustration77 1936-04-01 3 MALAYAN MAGW CIRCLE members who are taking part id die^MajSc, Mirth and Mystery" show to be held at the Victoria Theatre tonight. April 1, and Saturday night, April 4. with a matinee on April ft, in aid of the Child? «n's Aid Society. Front row: Messrs. YeoFree Press - 77 words
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Article221 1936-04-01 3 Only Twb Abstentions NEARLY 100 PER CENT IN FAVOUR OF HITLER FIFTY passengers and the crew of 270 in the North German Lloyd liner Sehamhorst save their votes in the German Elections last Sunday when thr liner was some 700 miles northeast of Singapore. Arriving221 words
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Article95 1936-04-01 3 Orderly Charged TDRIS bin Omar an orderly in the Assistant Superintendent of Police office wa> charged with the theft of $31, the property of Joseph Kok a clerk in the Beach Road Station on Mar. 30, before Mr. T. D. Hughes in the second magistrate's95 words
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Article162 1936-04-01 3 Burrowed 12 Feet To Get At Rabbit Sydney, N.S.W. Mar. VI. A fox-terrier nearly du^ his own 12ft. deep grave near Qcaford in his efforts to catch a raci>it which had dived dowr. a burrow. Cliff Git en was buutillji rabbi's when his dog disappeare in chase el162 words
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Article42 1936-04-01 3 A safe weighing a quarter of a ton and containing about C2OO was stolen by three men who broke into the shop of Mr. Samuel Medway, in WhilechapH Road. A panel in the door at the- back of the ■hop was torced.42 words
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Article, Illustration221 1936-04-01 3 Death While On Holiday In Hong Kong Cable newt has been received in Singapore oi the death In Hone Kong of Mr S iku- Saul Council Reporter, Straits Settlements and PJfJB. Mr Saul 101l Si(l| apOJTC ;ioout. three week* .'[-"> <-n a short holiday with Mr.221 words
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Article30 1936-04-01 3 Gladys Amelia Varley, a young woman, w.is n*'nand»'d at I>i>vrr. churn ••d with t'lr murder <»♦ h«-r twin i >ni .i"<-d five moftttl*. The Bench granted a certificate Coc legal aid.30 words
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Article127 1936-04-01 3 '.laughter Of Noted Journalist In China Miss Eileen Wocdhead. the daughter o! Mr H G. W Woodhead. of Shanghai, one of the most influential of British journalists in China, is in Singapore on her wav to England to be married. Mi.«s Woodhead is travelling in the Bcharnfeofat.127 words
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Article53 1936-04-01 3 Mr. Mitchell, pf the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Co, has returned rum Home furlough. Inche Mohamed SaMeh has now taken up the duties as District Officer, Ulu Langat and Kuala Lumpur Mr. Gurcahran Singh Is to be entertained to tea party in Ipoh oj nix h.iviijy, now been admitted to53 words
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358 1936-04-01 3 i [orses Sailing On Scharnhorsf fXS the fit f k of the OllfMß liner Scharnhors' which arrived at Singapore \eslerday are temporary stables (outlining eight thoroughbred horses whirl' will be used *•> the Japanese equestrian team in the IJKW Ohmpies at Berlin this summer. Capt.358 words
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Article106 1936-04-01 3 From Our own Correspondent i*.imic. Mar. 31 Tin* Veddlni 1 "«,k place yt-sterdav at Ocorg«'l ('iiiirc)i ol Mr LtOMurd Oiltoeri ridMl &m\ of Um B Mr ttiMl Mrs (.ilbert Cud ham. Sevenoaks and Phyllis Mun«l t hi'-si daughter «»l lh<- late Mr and Mrs Mur.-i.ji: \uv.*x Tin' bridegroom106 words
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Advertisement45 1936-04-01 3 ■kt^ --£JKis9E£<nRMHi>^BE9aIKBwQWIBIiHHIMBH EASTER A GLORIOUS HOLIDAY IN SUMATRA Special Reduced Rales SINGAPORE BEL A WAN Return Ist CL $60/--2nd CL SSO Valid from 6th April until 20th April, 1936. VISIT INDO-CHINA AND SIAM Steamer Fare Ist Class SINGAPORE-SAIGON BANGKOK SINGAPORE $100/* Overland at passengers expense.45 words
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Article, Illustration2775 1936-04-01 4 New Fighting Planes Exceed 300 m.p.h. Sir Philip Sassoon's Revelation IMG Air Estimates The Medium Bomber Quality More Important Than Quantity Geodetic Construction Striking Comparison* Government Subsidies A Royal Plane New CipsySix Motors Air Mail Without Surcharge BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT london. Mar.2,775 words
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Advertisement7 1936-04-01 4 FRASER NEAVE LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR TIGER BEER.7 words
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Advertisement14 1936-04-01 4 l-UR THE DOC IN HOT CLIMATES CRISP WHEAT I^ COMPLETE i^ VO Ham BOMBAY.14 words
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Article, Illustration267 1936-04-01 5 in ti.o r ec, ui s are p as soa oL JTS^iwS^ir^tnS Ktneral > a d HFRR VON RIBBENTROP. Hitlers Amhassaihu -»l »-.L-e. uho HjUWIiJ (iermany at the resumed League (uuncil meetiiiKs. airivinc at O*ytf« by air from Berlin. He was accompanied by Cicrman Hitlf INBct m I Itpal advisers.267 words
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Advertisement36 1936-04-01 5 "The proof of the pudding is in the %5 O 1 1 1 1 \3* retaining all its natural juices and having a flavour all its own. A trial will prove the truth of our statement.36 words
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557 1936-04-01 6 For 1936 Census GREAT MIDNIGHT ROUND-UP OF FORGOTTEN THOUSANDS QOLICSMEN with torches and muffled ears will raid the hundreds of sampans, Junks, tongkmngi and twakows in the Singapore Harbour •nd on the river on the night of June 30. They will climb557 words
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Article206 1936-04-01 6 Meed For Protection Of Public (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. •T WOULD ask that your Highness and Government take every step possible to ensure the protection of the public from danger from motor lorries using the public roads. In this Government will have the206 words
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Article53 1936-04-01 6 Due In Singapore Tomorrow Dr. Wellington K~o, Chinese Ambassador to France, and Mr. Lim Wen-tao, Chinese Ambassador to Italy, are due In Singapore en tomorrow on their way to the Embassies in Paris and Rome. Dr. Wellington Koo's secretary, Mr. Kuo Tse-fan. arrived at Singapore yesterday in53 words
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1052 1936-04-01 6 Under Control Of R.S.F.C. MALAYA'S NEED FOR MORE LANDING GROUNDS A PPROVAI. of draft rules for a new flying school the South Malaya Flying School the appointment of a paid assistant instructor, and the announcement of the first financial surplus in the history1,052 words
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803 1936-04-01 6 INCREASE OF GOLD ROYALTY CRITICISED (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. 44 IT appears to me that th approval by this Council is taken as a matter of course. J would suggest that if this Council is to be a real live body and not merely an instrument803 words
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Article165 1936-04-01 6 Old Lady TelU Secret of Her Vigour The writer <f thr loiid on--•■iifTerrd from •■li 4 i drprfs.<i'ji Th< n lady told h» 1 tli And now >\u- wrtU to ti II 1 discovered 'a VMflwM s«:.. VaQ-brliM and joy in life "Kruschen mu165 words
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Advertisement132 1936-04-01 6 I deal lot DELICIOUS nSSSMEESi WITH T¥ WEET-BIX with MILK. A £1 H Q M4T U< n<i(l lul l l)inl)illat; n whole < wl S II H*% wheat and rich milk. The nou1V I I Wffl R m rishment that adults and children need. Se:ve WEET-BIX /f^i for breakfast with132 words
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Advertisement57 1936-04-01 6 have made Meaan. Chive™ Jama \^fc r 'Xn^S^ worldwide favourite*. Thouundi ▼lyV <^ q c of tona of ripe fruits from out \i*^V^^i*/flfiis^^ own orchards are mad# into iam tJ&BgKi'^.^^^ QuversJams I Tfjr «l«o CJO^V OU« BngUA Marmalad*. Canned Fruit, and V* f et-*~ I I A#3aatl V. B. VICK57 words
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Article1493 1936-04-01 7 Defamatory Letters Charge MANAGER SUES HIS LATE EMPLOYER Says Harm Has Been Done To His Reputation PVIDENCF, for the prosecution was recorded yesterday by Mr. L. B. Gibson, Criminal District JuqVc, Singapore, in the case in which Kavena Esmail Sahib, of the General Lighterage and Transport Co., stands charged at1,493 words
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Article, Illustration440 1936-04-01 7 Winning contract 2*i^Wfou^ Gxxb David Burnstinc, Michael Gottlieb, Osivald Jacoby and Howard Schrnkmk world's leadina 1 cam -of -four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system in existence. LOOK rOK NIK SAI i;TY PLAf OAD the Declarer on the deal below known of a rerjr elißple440 words
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Advertisement153 1936-04-01 7 al^ambra OPE r NG TODAY -6,15 9.15 HX nificent South :o Adventure "1 i UST of THE PA6AKB*' with MALA, LOTUS Hundreds of Lutiful Tahitian .i?ns. n\sVl B I TURETOSEE QUININE. i utic ncainst MALARIA. sugar-coated \ns Quinine Hydrochloride. i take u quickly dis- voluble) tablet, t i !>* BANDOENG153 words
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Advertisement282 1936-04-01 7 TONIGHT AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE MAGIC by the MALAYAN MAGIC CIRCLE HEMS DICLiJDB— A COFFIN ESCAPE by MK A J HMOA, AN OMINTAL S'fr S "THE MANDARIN'S DILEMMA,' POPEYE THE SAILOR'S BKOTHKR, RC ITC ETC "EVERYTHING (iOFS" T<» THE CHILDREN'B AID SOCIKTV UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OP HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR282 words
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Miscellaneous33 1936-04-01 7 igapore /HI ,nd op rated by Radio Co oi Malaya Ltd.) clengih ISJ mclres mil supplied by Straits and share report raser and Co. down. Penang ZII.I reless Society) igih I9J metres i!.33 words
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Miscellaneous557 1936-04-01 7 7.03 Day's programme. 705 Recorded dance music. 7.25 News bulletin. 7.30 Penang Goes Crazy; An original revuedeville— To see ourselves as others see us. 830 Recorded dance music 900 Close down.. Batavia— NlßOM 6.20 a.m.— 7.05 a.m. YDA 98.68 m and YDB 31.2 m. 10.50 a.m.— 1.50 p.m. YDA 49.67557 words
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Miscellaneous83 1936-04-01 7 7.35 Concert (contd). 8.05 News in French. 8.35 Concert <contd.>. 9.20 Literary talk. 930 Talk on economic anri social matters. 940 Colonial quotations. 9.50 Station orchestra. 11.15 Quotations. 1120 Close down 25.23 metres 11 35 News in Arabic. 11.50 News in French and quotationc. Rome— 2RO Wavelength 25.4 metres p.m.83 words
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Article52 1936-04-01 8 cheerily, as he entered the waitingroom, "who has been waiting the longest?' "I have." said the tailor, as he presented his bill. The greatest strain to fir.ar.cial resource! can be caused by serious illness or injury to one rot protected by an "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL52 words
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996 1936-04-01 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1936. Pinchbeck Caesars THE thousands of years of civili- sation have seen surprisingly lew forms of government, and dipping back into ancient history would probably show a parallel, with slight differences, to almost every form now in operation. These range from absolute monarchs996 words
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Article94 1936-04-01 8 Tuesday. Mar. 24. Mr. W. E Roote.s. Lady Castlerosse Hon Mrs Hub?rr Parker and Mr. W. G Rnotrs arrived to stay at King's House. Wednesday, Mar. 25. Mr W. E. Rcotes and Lady Cattle. rcsse left King's House. Thursday, Mar. 26. Hen. Mrs. Hubert Parker and Mr W94 words
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Article58 1936-04-01 8 Mrs. Grey, wife of Mr. J. G. H. Grey passed away at the general hospital at 10.30 last night. Mr. V. Thambiah, Chief Clerk. Sanitrry Board. Klang. wi'l shortly be going on long leave to Ceylon. The Rev. J. S. Stokes, Colonial Chaplain. Negri Sembilan. who has been on home58 words
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Article666 1936-04-01 8 A not her Aerodrome For London THERE is little doubt that Croydon Aerodrome is now overcrowded and when fog descends upon it and landing restrictions are put into force a great deal of Inconvenience is caused to Mir aeroplanes, which have, so to speak, to queue666 words
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Article930 1936-04-01 8 jyiß. Mohican had something of a name, among his acquaintances, for making unexpected and sometimes disconcerting replies to simple at -i ordinary questions. Greeted one day by a man he had fiist met a few months before, who said "How d'you do?" he replied absently, "Well,930 words
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Advertisement123 1936-04-01 8 <£®HNNIE I cu»ranteco I ftr l^ II VEARi 010 b I f*^'t'-" \i.C Wj;S"> Z, 'l^.A'Jwy V CALDBECK S COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED Head Office: 13, Regent Street, LONDON, S.W.I. TAKE CHARGE OF EASTERN KIT AT TUEIR PORT SAID BRANCH HAVE IT LAUNDERED AND READY FOR YOU ON THE RETURN123 words
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Advertisement18 1936-04-01 8 GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. 'Incorporated in Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. 'PHONE 6480.18 words
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Article, Illustration1022 1936-04-01 9 Tiger Claws Preferred To Suitable Change Of Diet photo.). CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY'S CONSTANT BATTLE WITH IGNORANCE AMONG POOR Work Curtailed Owing To The Lack Of Funds ONE CHINESE WOMAN OIT OF EVERY T!!REE OR FOUR IN SINGAPORE GIVES BIRTH TO A LIVE CHILD. So said Dr. Muriel G. Clark, LadyFree Press - 1,022 words
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Article111 1936-04-01 9 ANNIHILA TION OF A RED BRIGADE Besieged Garrisons Holding Out Peiping, Mar 31. nmenl aeroplanes flew over Hinvrtung and Pingthc bestefed garrisons signalled that they were repelling all attacks from the Red- until they were relieved. nt forces have reached Houma, ISO miles to the jangtu, the siege of whichReuter - 111 words
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Article48 1936-04-01 9 Yuan, head of the rnment, attended i by Oen: Tada. of rth Chi] mmanCL E the Japanese Ring. the meeting dealt. in Sh.insi and as r< garding the litration of th~ in North China and th° manes measures cf Red activities rth ot the Huangho.48 words
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Article65 1936-04-01 9 Received Of Death In England 1 Our Own Correspondent) Penmng* Mar. 31. ol the death Rochford Hospital, ni ate Chiel Inspector Mr. Wilson had time, in fact ho health warn he left d on Fob 13, 1935 n 1923 and later was apdent ol the Seamen's65 words
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345 1936-04-01 9 EMPIRE AIR SERVICES: M.P.s' CRITICISMS NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT Sir P. Sassoon Defends Imperial Airways T'KE Empire air services were critic- i^ed tn the House of Commons on the second reading cf the Air Naviga- n Bill. move*] by Sir Philip Sassoon. Under-Secret ary for Air. providing. amongst other345 words
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Article21 1936-04-01 9 Yesterday an eight-year-old Chinese girl was run over and killed almost 1 instantly, by a lorry in Beach Road.21 words
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Article53 1936-04-01 9 Rome. Mar. 31. ITALY will shortly possess 10,000 pilots, stated General Valla, the under-Secretary for Air, speaking on the air estimates in the Senate. He announced that a scheme was being perfected whereby a fifth part of the machines of the Italian air force would be53 words
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Article1091 1936-04-01 9 As these girls were brought up In the creche themselves, they are apt jr.piLs and have nothing to unlearn as is sometimes the case at Park R >ad creche where girls of 10 to 12 years of age are brought In at a small wage and taught the1,091 words
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Advertisement49 1936-04-01 9 SHIPWRECK di Ifi o fl the sea of ■re lack abilHy or ambition but because v.t d by ill health by tting at the cause I ra uu the op- M Ilv reaching our ideala and our ambitions. 'i iptive booklet H NBILL ASHTON, Chiropractor, 17, Branksomc Koad, RATONG.49 words
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Advertisement276 1936-04-01 9 FRISTER ROSSMAN'S VIBRATING-SHUTTLE HAND MACHINE EMBODIES ALL THE MOST RECENT IMPROVEMENTS APPLIED TO SEWING MACHINES. IT IS EXCEPTIONALLY LIGHT RUNNING AND QUICK WORKING. ON WALNUT BASE WITH HANDSOME COVER PRICE $6Z.50 ROBINSON Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. CHOTIRMALL'S LADIES DRESS MAKERS ANNOUNCE A NEW SHIPMENT OF SEASONS LATEST DRESS MATERIALS276 words
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Article183 1936-04-01 10 Mar :>7. 28. 30. American Cun. Com. 119' 119 us* American Telephone and Telegraph 102'-., 16P, 163 Atcbeson Railroad 73'„ 72> H 72 Chesapeok *7'., 57''., 57" 4 1>u l> lit 145% 1457s 145 Nisatooe '301, 30' /2 30% General Elntii.- 33 38 3 8 38 i183 words
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Article75 1936-04-01 10 London, Mar. 31 Some credence is given both in Londor and Now York to the rumour that a discussion is impending on the question of the international curtailment of the production of copper -Router Wireless. Washington, Mar. .11. Official figures O f American uuempkymrnt last month indi<"Up :in75 words
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479 1936-04-01 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. March 31 Share ol 4; l denomination unless otherwise stated Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan. 5 p.c. 1944-64 118% x.d. 118% x.d. landing Loan. 4 pc. 1960-90 116% 1116% War Loan. 3% p.c 106% 106% Straits 6479 words
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Article185 1936-04-01 10 t*a y u ar I?Agement with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to offer to its readers this comp ete and reliable service of commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This is the first occasion on which a newspaper185 words
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Article117 1936-04-01 10 From London 5.30 p. m. March 31 11l BBER: Steady Buyers Sellers London Spot. 7 7ir> d 7 -,U P vioos'v U> 7_L S CrS April-June 7 9 lfiri v«l_ 7 16d T**«L x^cw iuik. 15.84 Previously l»iR9 Straits SD. to Rotterdam Cl4 7s Od. Previously: .€l4117 words
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Article69 1936-04-01 10 From London 5.30 p. m. March 31 London Tin: Firmer. Cash: €211 17s 6d. Previously: Dull at BSII 15s New £rk sta? 2 5 6d Previously: .^2Ol 17, G tl Cop^rf l'n:.i, l ,s!y: 4720. GoldT U ;nCnl: 12S r> Previously: e3G 7s. 6<i. SilveTf terday t?69 words
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67 1936-04-01 10 Foreign Exchange Rates. London Closing Quotations March 31 Method ol Parity before Rate P r( Centre Quoting Yestprday v Fans Francs to 141.21 75% 75 New York **>£ 4.88 23 495% 405 Amsterdam Guilders to C 12 91 7 301 7*ll, ng ng Pcr doll r is 313 16d is67 words
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Article226 1936-04-01 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Mar. 31 London, 4 months' sight 245 32 London, 3 months' sight 2 4>-j, London, 60 days' sight 2 4 3 32 London, 30 days' sight 2 4 1 16 London, demand 2 4 132 London, T.T. 2 4 1 32 Lyons and226 words
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Article1004 1936-04-01 10 Fraser and Co.'s List TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1936 MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin <4s) 5s 5s 6d Asam Kumbang 28s 3d 29s Gd Austral Malay (£i 58s 6d 590 6d Ayer Hitam (8a) 14s 6d 15u 3d x.d. Ayer Weng ($1) 1.65 1.75 Bangrin Tin1,004 words
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Article90 1936-04-01 10 Mar. 31 Buyers Sellers 6 25 I M BfUnbOll Cube 10 75 White Muntok Pepper 16.75 Black Pcpp°r 8 75 Copra. Sundried 5 20 Copra, mixed 4.70 Small Flake Tapioca 440 R B. Slam No. 1 per koyan 110 Banja Jelolong 7 50 Sarawak. Jelotong 7 0090 words
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Article45 1936-04-01 10 The Eastern Ext<rv:i(, Telegraph Co announces that the transit time <>n mil rate telegram* from Singapore t<» I > dm yesterday #eff as follows: Telegrams handed in up t> r» p.oi (> minutes; 530 pm. 10 minutes; 6 pm 7 nlntftes; ono pm. 5 minute45 words
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68 1936-04-01 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Mar. 31, 12 o'clock Ton of 4arkoi 1 I Loncl< ii B|i 7 7 i6(j. per lb N"v.- York Bp 15 13 is per lb liuvrrs v Hers N I X RSS <}• 0 B Maifh I Good h A Q in cit,i •FOB U68 words
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Article22 1936-04-01 10 V u li. I' I The* Legislative A the resolution i>\ 7Q fed by the <"•:■■• Govornir.* mi 1 nate tin- ott.iu ReuterReuter - 22 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
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1192 1936-04-01 11 MARKETS COMPLETEL Y OVERSHADOWED BY POLITICAL SITUATION General Inclination To Discount Bad Tidings (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 20. MARKETS have afata been completely overshadowed by the political situation. Business has been reduced to a minimum, but prtea and sentiment have swung backwards and forw.inK according: to the news1,192 words
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Article124 1936-04-01 11 The keel cf a new Holland- America Line ship has just been laid at ihe yard of the Rotterdam Drjtiock Company In Holland. This new vessel, which will require about two years to build, has be.n named Prlnsandam— and will be ooer.v.ed with th: Statendam in the Hollnnd-Arr erica124 words
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Article329 1936-04-01 11 DIVIDEND OF 7'/> PER CENT. FOR YEAR Directors' Report Reveals Profit Of $51,000 The report of the directors of Aver F:»nas Rubber Estate. Ltd. to be oreser.ted to the shareholders at the annual meeting to be held at Hong Kong Bonk chambers. Singapore, on Thurs- Cfiy. Apr.329 words
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Article302 1936-04-01 11 Statistics Office Library Notice THE following publications were is- j sued or received by the Department of Statistics, S S. and F.M S.. during the period Mar 21 to 27. inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullert^n Building. Singapore. Applications may be made by members302 words
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Advertisement683 1936-04-01 11 HON6KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $SP. OuO.ooo Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000683 words
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Advertisement490 1936-04-01 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA ANI> CHINA (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) I J ald up capital In 600 000 sliares of £5 each £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.006 HKAI) OFFICE 38. Blshopsuate. London EC. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star |liolJo Saigon Amrttaar iuoh490 words
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73 1936-04-01 12 M.S. BORINGIA. Arrived March 20, 1936. Consignees of cargo ner the above motorattip from Europe are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Uodown No. 48 at 9 a m Bonded "D" at 2 p.m. and Matches Store at73 words
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Article65 1936-04-01 12 The Mayoress of Bedford, England, Mrs H R. Neate. has received a present ot three ostrich feathers from the Mayor Of Bedford South Africa, who visited England last year. Mr Edward Leo. o; the Electrical I> parlmont, .Ipoh. who \s Koing on tians- •< r to Tanjong Mulim. was on65 words
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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456 1936-04-01 12 PRIDE OF THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL FLEET INDIA and threat Hritain are drawn closer together in travel- injc titnt" hy the recent completion am! sailing of the n« w twin-.scrt'w turbine vessel Strallimore, built aj the Harrow yard of Vickoi-s Armstrong, Ltd., for the Peninst.'l::r456 words
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Article, Illustration161 1936-04-01 12 IT is a far cry indeed from the days of the early whaling vessels to the 11. J. Bull, a new Norwegian wfiplehoat recently completed by FredriksUd Mek. Verksted for Mr. Anders Jahre, of Sandefjord. This vessel, said to ne the largest and most powerful whaleboat in161 words
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Article44 1936-04-01 12 The Bhippim Office and l)w nflir. Of the Statistics nrpirtwcnt will uclosed on Friday. A;m\ 10. and will b <ip« n on Saturday Aj>i M, ami Monday Apr IS, lor oiu 1 hour only t ri>in lu a.m. to 11 am). I«» DM inn44 words
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Article221 1936-04-01 12 (U)NI>ON AI>I>KI SS: IS, PAI.L MALI.. LONDON, H.W.I) of fast twins w oi: Orlven Mall Tai^iig' r VMMII bt.twcrr RANGOON. COIOMBO. I'OKT SDDAN. MARSiUM.ES. I'LYMOUTB AND LONDON with thrcuß.*. coiii.cc'lou from Singapore and ivnang lIOMI SAILIM.S l^eavc l*av* KanctMHi ColomlM vrMi SHROPSHH Apr A\u 1, BTAPFQRUHHIRE Apr. 23221 words
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Advertisement463 1936-04-01 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in P.M.8.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5431 Pamac* MSI. I f*i*| tf LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING* AGINTB FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES It AIL WATS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN MCIMC I^^ 'Incorporated in England) TIIK "EMPKKKS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS463 words
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Miscellaneous65 1936-04-01 12 CLEARANCES Mar. 30: Singapore Maru (Jap.); P'easantville, Hafthor (Nor.); Hong Ho <Chi.>; Raub, Hong Peng, Gemas, Katoni> (Brit.). Mar :U: Hong Lam, Hong Thong. Hong Kwong. Rahman. Malacca. Meran Brit.); Asahan. Tomohon, (Kumpar <Dut>; Fionia iDan.i; Milan Maru < Jap. Tiie Mu.sler Attendant's office will be opw Irom 10 am65 words
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Miscellaneous538 1936-04-01 12 Local Ana Foreign Modi Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Baturday 7 pm Thursday 7 45 ajn Alor Star: Mon. to Frl* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 am. and 7 pm. Ipo: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 pm Klang, Kuala Llpis, Port SwutttTiham, Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* T p.m538 words
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Miscellaneous220 1936-04-01 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to Arrive. Fust Wharf (Eniri ..tr I). Roaanc It; C 30 Ma*n Wharf (Kntran.* Qait B Uaa; Bi Li imi i«; Ai.« x i 14: h I] Mt'ii.'i:i is u <; Fvnpire lint k IBatnUMa Gate 3>: Citjr -)l D. rwi I220 words
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Advertisement306 1936-04-01 13 WE'LL LOOK AFTER YOU ON THE CHEAP RETURN TICKETS TO CHINA, JAPAN, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY. From SINGAPORE To: Ist Class 2nd Clan Hong Konff $137.14 $102.86 stiaariutf $it;B.:»7 sm.u Kt>l)<> or Yokohama $222.86 $154.29 < 'olombo 5205.71 $137.14 B«"n»>a.v $27-1 2!) $162.86 AvallaMb for two months. A KfKular Weekly Service306 words
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Advertisement517 1936-04-01 13 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) B B ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Engand.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITrD KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPT IXC; CARGO lOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Strum* r lr Sall xCITY OF DERBY Havre, London, Rotterdam, Hamhmg In Pjtl Apr. 2517 words
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Advertisement97 1936-04-01 13 CHINA, JAPAN LINE. Big cargo vessels with limited but cone Portable passenger accommodation m.s. JAVA for Manila. H'Kong, Shai. Y'hama, Kobe, Osaka and Dalny Apr. 1 m.s. ANNAM for Jaffa. Haifa, Rotterdam. Hamburg and Copenhagen Apr. 20 Fares: To Rotterdam I*l To Manila fSt Round trip Spore China Japan and97 words
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Advertisement1112 1936-04-01 13 MWffIMU The China Navi^ii^n to Ltd. The lri«»«4«y I lotTl 1 o ltd The Siam It— i .\.»vi K :aion Co Ltd. (anaJj Sleiim lito I inr*» ltd' .\1..-.di ii and to.iunon wealth Line. sn .w. s.»vi!| un I Albiun <(d INsl'lt \N(|-; KLuraiiV'K 0 ui d IX> d n1,112 words
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Article378 1936-04-01 14 I lecture On The Use of Flatfs In Marine Art Mr. Cecil King. R.I, ROI. delivn jling the annual lecture to thi Society for Nautical Research at the Ooldsmiths' Hall last month, his Mfcjad being "Flags in Marine Art," said thfn* were few Mags in existence now whirh378 words
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Advertisement761 1936-04-01 14 K. P. M. MAKASSER- Wednesday. Apr. 1. Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat. Tembilahan, Hyfloe-Palias, Pengallan-Estate and Rengat. IHLDKNS -Wednesday, Apr. 1. Muntok and Palembang. TOBA Wednesday. Apr. 1. Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. VAN (HI lIOOKN Wednesday, Apr. 1 Belawan-Deli. t'REMER Thursday. Apr. 2. Hong Kong, Swatow and Amoy. lINOMRO Thursday, Apr. 2, Selat-Pandjang.761 words
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Advertisement654 1936-04-01 14 JOINT SERVICE 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. JAVANESE PRINCE Apr 4 Apr. 13 May 24 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr 20. Apr. 27 June 7 M.S. SIAMESE BRINCE May 4 May 11654 words
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Advertisement535 1936-04-01 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR EAST. SOUTH AND WEST AKKK AND SOUTH AMERICA Kofuku Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar es S-ilaam. L. Marqu s. Durban. Algua Bay and Mt»vs«*i Kay t Hawaii Maru Santos, Buenos Aires via Colombo. Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar es Salaam. Bcira. L. Marques, Durban. Alr.oa535 words
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Article, Illustration1831 1936-04-01 15 Argus - Argus Weekly Sports Notes Compiled By Welcome To The "Die-hards 9 Airmen's Good Performances —Surprise Defeats Fight For Promotion Honours Interesting Cricket Trials 77re Selangor Team "Gates" For State Matches -..ortsmen this week; the First Battalion, riment, and are look- the debut match of! XI1,831 words
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Article63 1936-04-01 15 Cross-Country Run Toam Event Itl.ukpiMil. Mar !K England wen the MM «\»nt 1. ;m« international ercftt-coumry < hunipio srfrtp, followed by FYance, Smtitud Wale?. BolKiinn ,\r.d Nirfh Ir.uand W Eaton, oi En^Knid was lirst lur.iy his |Ms lor the BltlC .uil!\', hfii;- 47 niiniitv, 38 .seconcts HoMeaReuter - 63 words
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Article29 1936-04-01 15 I. i 1«... M. i .1 The W iKtt( ti jrtsttntay r< v I'iviM.in II South imp i ll. vision IPS r\» ill <•, Chestcrfl ?!d o it29 words
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Advertisement16 1936-04-01 15 T Jr*Wk/ ffm W I II I f^^^/ r^^ L^** ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD.. LONDON. ENGLAND16 words
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Article, Illustration312 1936-04-01 16 Sequel To Unauthorised Saigon Tour DRASTIC ACTION BY S.A.RA. COUNCIL Penalties Ranging From One To Thre e Years AT a meeting of the Council of the Singapore Amateur Football Association held at Anson Road Stadium last night charges arising out of a tour to Saigon312 words
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Article646 1936-04-01 16 SERVICE MEN'S WEAK POINTS Fill] Free i'wss boxing corrcs- pondrnt below a review of the final contests of the 5..-VB.A. novice's tournament. Palaniandy did not .show the form that made him tach a prominent contendej In the open championships. linst Dnna^hy in the lightweight final i:<- was646 words
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Article77 1936-04-01 16 Decision To Form Umpires 1 Association (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 31. At a meeting -of the Selangor Hockey Association held this evening in tho Selangor Club it was proposed that the season should start in October and finish in February and that State Rnmes be77 words
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Article23 1936-04-01 16 In a Second Division soccer match p'ayed at Pulau Brr-ni. the R.A.O.C. b'.at the R.A.F. II by two goals to nil.23 words
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586 1936-04-01 16 New R. A. F. Men Seen In Action R.A.F 1 Skins 1. POINTS were shared in the First Division League soccer match at the Ins(ni1 ns(ni Road Stadium yesterday when the Inniskillings clashed with the K.A.I each side netting a goal in the586 words
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Article141 1936-04-01 16 Today's Ties In Open Tournament In spite of the heavy downpour yesterday one of the Y.M C.A tennis courts was playable and a match was completed betwaen Chee Tong and Huck Toe and Seah Keng Slew and Seng Watt in the Men's Handicap Doubles. The ground was sodden141 words
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Article143 1936-04-01 16 Selections For Selangor Races FOLLOWING ..'< V. i selection, for tod k| the )m j day. of tho c I.t or Tur: spring meotii Racp I. PKONV 1111.T.. I I, IX Race 2. Ml KN V itfl. Rare 3. fiRAM) t I .j. 11. •i\ tent R:ir*« I. KATHRYN. l\lr143 words
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Article62 1936-04-01 16 The Keppol GjII Club April Women'* spoon will be played for on Fridav, Apr. 3. APRIL MFD AI. (STROKF) The April Monthly Medal Stroke* will be playd foff qq Srur(Jav and Sunday. Apr I ind I "TKLIX.K \l»ll I t The qualilyi RMH M Of til I graph62 words
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Article34 1936-04-01 16 B.C.C. TENNIS POSTPONED There was n nn the B.C. C ycst- rd.tv 1 i u >h mid i, bi D pla| fl v u 11 I).- p| on Frid.iv TWU stand as arrang d34 words
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Advertisement121 1936-04-01 16 /tL ~j&mam ts so cas V 1C '>■'- iS J i **'*W^&*j way to hot watcr means k H n() wor^» n() waiting, s~»»b£l Wf m\ no lukewarm taps to I m\ cause grumbles from la tt 3 r S WatCr ncatcrS It are automatic. They M v^ ing hot121 words
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Advertisement12 1936-04-01 16 fyyyyyy/2^. \j \\/S3^*^_- VV^' /y/yyy fyyy/yjmT^mm^^ V^ awE^~ \r^ja£ -i_-/***^ v^ SPx/flys12 words
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