The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 April 1936
1936-04-22
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Title Section17 1936-04-22 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,833. ESTD. 1835. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1936. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration1313 1936-04-22 1 3d. on Income-Tax: 2d. on Tea: Raid on Road Fund ONLY A FEW CRUMBS LEFT FOR THE TAXPAYER Wonderful Demonstration Of Revenue Buoyancy: Country Has Every Reason For h Congratulation" Says The Chancellor GENERAL INCREASE IN WEALTH AND EXPANSION OF TRADE i 111 DGKT OF SHATTEREDReuter - 1,313 words
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Article173 1936-04-22 1 RUBBER STOCKS STILL TOO HIGH London, Apr. 21. THAT fireworks m the form of quota revision are not a likely result of the International Rubber Regulation Committee meeting scheduled to take place m London on Apr. 28 is the general belief of rubber interests both m London and Amsterdam. TheReuter - 173 words
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246 1936-04-22 1 Ca n ada 's Attitude To League And The Empire COMMONWEAL TH EXPOSED TO DANGER London. Apr. 21. *pHE Times publishes a letter from a Canadian. Mr. J. M. MacDonnell, m which he says that if the outcome of the next few weeks confirms the wide-felt fear that Britain isReuter - 246 words
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Article30 1936-04-22 1 Colombo, Apr. 21. TWO THOL SAND labourers employed o»i the naval works at Trincomalee have struck, demanding higher wages. Armed police were standing by.— Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 30 words
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173 1936-04-22 1 TRAGEDY ON PERAK RUBBER ESTATE From Our Own Corresp md« nt > I Ipoh. \p r |t N lire on a rubber Mtfttt near Parit. Which gut'ed a hut occupied by an Indian couple. wl:o w<p |Wtf .«t work tapping rubber, two children efl b173 words
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Advertisement54 1936-04-22 1 I OH? Wm^mm* -I J n j r^3 I p^ ISM W A 1\ I i llt I TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE CABARET attraction «o w 815 p THE vvorth I "JIHNER DANCE SISTERS g (informal) Two of America's most to Midnight Popu'ar Cabaret Artistes INONDINERS $1.00 \ruf CELEBR ATED ORCHESTRA54 words
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Advertisement96 1936-04-22 1 I W*\w ■BpH W A mmmllT* 1...1"' 1 SEA VIEW HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT EVERY ROOM WITH c'P.IVATE BA FH kUNWINO HOI AND COIJI WATire rENN,s "Tggffi MWS^^^TOfc 225/W5 SUSS! ESS ttSi^SSuSff"" AT THE TONIGHT (FORMAL) SPECIAL DINNER. DANCE AND CABARET DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE I RELLER BAND==J mLimmmmmmmmu^96 words
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Article203 1936-04-22 2 "Riff Raff" A Melodrama Of Waterfront Life The Mttro-Goldwyn-MLayer production. "Riff-Raff", featuring Jean H&rtow and Spencer Tfacy, which had Its premiere at the Alhambra yesterday, is a melodrama ol waterfront life. It has convincing backgrounds an 1 character studies and is full of pep. As Hattie and Dutch.203 words
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Article34 1936-04-22 2 Geneva, Apr. 21. M. A^enol has informed the German Government that the Locarno question will ccme before the Council at the next session on May 11 and inviting ed parties. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 34 words
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Article230 1936-04-22 2 'The Sound Production Is Marvellous" Rarely has a -.v.ice sc bell-like m its quality, or capable of such a wide range, been hearl on the local screen, as that of lovely Grace Moore, prima donna star of 'On Wings of Song," which opened at .he Capitol230 words
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Article33 1936-04-22 2 It Is notified that the Hon. Mr. AS. Small. MC.S. Colonial Secretary. Straps Settlements, has accepted the patr t aage of Government Services FA. vice Sir Andrew Caldecott.33 words
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Article222 1936-04-22 2 "The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo" In this Twentieth-Century film with the record breaking title. Ronald Cclman is given a light-hearted holiday ircm the serious business of acting-in whirh he is undoubtedly very accom pushed. But this holiday of his does not mean ar «7222 words
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Article38 1936-04-22 2 Carrying Baby In Her Arms A Chinese amah, with a baby m her arms, was knocked down by an omnbus yesterday afternoon at North Bridge Road. It appears that SheWS JSd* r ad When wa^38 words
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Article60 1936-04-22 2 The baby escaped with minor abrasions but the amah's condition is Sd to be serious. She was bleeding profusely and had lacerations on the Hght arm and on the scalp. g Both victims were removed to the General Hospital by ambulance ed down e hJ" o,d alay b60 words
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Article46 1936-04-22 2 Quashed And Jack Tar London, Apr. I\. QUASHED (7 to 2) and Jack Tar (100 to 8) came m first m a dead heat m the Metropolitan today, whilst Corona Corona (5 to 1) was third, three lengths behind. Nineteen horses ran. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article151 1936-04-22 2 France Trying Desperately To Find Solution Paris. Apr. 1,. An appeal to the French nation lor union and courage m the crista was made by the Premier. M Sarr'au: m a broadcast speech this eveni: He said they were st-ili exhausting I all chances ofReuter Wireless - 151 words
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Article26 1936-04-22 2 Two hundred artillery eoaehei and carriages purchased from the United States arrived m Nanking yesterd ly, states a Bin Chew Jit Poh mess;26 words
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Advertisement43 1936-04-22 2 mmml*^X\\**mmmW^^ 'C!fNTIFICALL\ I \^——WB^^ PRO»EO HAIR DtFIKITELY RESTORES GROWTH OF HAIR j REFRESHING- COOLIHG- HEALING. TO LET i TO LET OFFICE 4,000 sq. ft. No. 37 B, ROBINSON ROAD, ROTTERDAM BUILDING 2nd FLOOR. j A pply ROTTERDAM TRADING CO., LTD. PHONE No. 5071.43 words
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Advertisement384 1936-04-22 2 LOST. £10— REWARD. L a• k marked 1. It. ANGCO containing a sum o n y md Canalize Pacific Trail tion Order. Return to RAFFLES HOTEL or POLICE STATION. TO LET. mmmmm mmm^ m ***^mmm*mmm**aMmwmammmmmmmmmMm**m TO LET: Commodious Riverside Godowns Nos 82 and 33 Robert;? n Quay. Apply to Meyer384 words
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Advertisement390 1936-04-22 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. TATTOO YOUR LIPS. and Select your proper colour by actual test on your own skin with the 'I attoo Colour Selector. Five Exciting New Shades Never Seen Before Hawaiin, Cora! Exotic Natural. Pastel. FROM MEDICAL HALL LTD. BOAHI) RESIDENCE. I SEA FRONT KATONC. GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large390 words
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Advertisement254 1936-04-22 2 I tlbe Singapore Jfvcc press 11.-4 d Oflito: «>« ii Rirrrt. star«i Thon •ate. m Te,: KuaU Lumpur Ofl.c, I 1'h0... I London Offirr: 49 12 < I'honr lei: I. hi SUBSCRIPTION RATES Monthly Quarterly j s alf Yrarlv HY.CS ***'■> *■>* *>• I4K i. I i thr usual bank254 words
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Miscellaneous174 1936-04-22 2 Diary Of The Day 'High Water: —ll 38 a.m.. 11.25 n.m. 'Annual General Meeting of Christian Brothers' Old Boys' Association. Si Joseph's Institution. 5 p.m. Lecture by Mr. K. Morino. V.M.C.A Hail. 8.15 p.m. Subject: "Some Observations or. Japanese Daiiy Life." Sport Football: S.AFA League Div. I SC.C. vs. Middlesex174 words
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167 1936-04-22 3 FIRST EAST BOUNt) PLA?fe WILL LEAVE R&AY 15 QANTAS ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED IMPERIAL AIRWAYS announce that arrangements have been completed for the operation of a duplicated service between Singapore atid Brisbane by Qantas Empire Airways. this wfU commence with an east bound service leaving167 words
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Article, Illustration257 1936-04-22 3 HE LEFT HIS BATH AND THEN— Vienna. A YOUNG American visitor tc who jumped out of his bath teh a letter without clothing him-: finished his little adventure m an r ion d the letter, which he had v expecting, drop m the > x257 words
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Article202 1936-04-22 3 GERMAN NAMES FOR GERMAN CHILDREN "Pride In Fatherland Berlin. THE Nazi authorities who areTesponsible for to*! preservation of the purity of the German race have issued prescriptions concerning the Christian names that children born m Germany shall bear. The iundamental principle decided r.pen is that German children born m present-day202 words
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Article92 1936-04-22 3 ,!n "stations Point To Accident Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 20. on his iirst sentry duty BUn l( l shot dead outside the treaty Government buildings at > this morning. awal m tiu g^rd-house were n by the report of a gun. and 1,,' nonstable Ibrahim, of92 words
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Article176 1936-04-22 3 Thoughts For Empire In Will London, Apr. 7. Rildyard Kipling. Poet of Empire, who died on Jan. 18, left £155.228 gross, with net persor.alty £142,448. Probate of the will was granted yesterday to Mrs. Kipling. To his widow. Mr. Kipling gave his house and lard at Burwash. Sussex.176 words
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Article, Illustration254 1936-04-22 3 OFFERINGS MADE AT ANT-HILL Spirit Of Islam Maiden Tenang, Apr. 20. TIIE compound adjoining the ser- vants' quarters behind Mr. T. S. Anthony's residence at Macalister I Road has been turned into a place |of worship. At all hours of the day. men, women and children254 words
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Article48 1936-04-22 3 VICTORIA THEA TRE l\^R. S. B. TAN has given notice that at the next meeting ot* the Municipal Commissioners he will move a resolution to rescind the resolution passed on Feb. ?8, 1936, with regard to the exhibition of talking, sound or other films at the Victoria Theatre.48 words
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Article376 1936-04-22 3 Siam Must Industrialise JAPANESE TRADE MISSION'S ADVICE ll^R. Yimnsnke Yasukawa (the chairman) and other members of the Japanese economic goodwill mission to Siam arrived m Singapore on Monday on their way back to Tokio. Mr. Yasukawa. who flew by Dutch plane from Bangkok to Singapore, told i\V? Free Press that376 words
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Article41 1936-04-22 3 Lim Heng Say, the Hylam proprietor of the Moonlight Restaurant was acquitted yesterday by Mr. T. D. Hughes the second magistrate, Singapore, on a charge of selling or permitting liquor, to be sold on his premises, without a licence.41 words
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Article84 1936-04-22 3 (From Our Own Corr. spondent > Seremban, Apr. 18. The Rev. Father D. A Vendargon has been appointed Parish Priest to the Indian congregation m Negri Sembilan. Father Vendargon. who is at present attached to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Singapore, is very popular m Negri84 words
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Advertisement176 1936-04-22 3 K. P. M. TO EUROPE VIA THE CAPE AND BACK VIA SUEZ OR VICE VERSA. ROUND TRIP FARE Ist CLASS From £162 6.For detailed information please apply :«> K. P. M. LINE, I, Kinhivsoii Cirecn. Tel. 545 1. LAST 3 PERFORMAKCES at the VICTOEIA TONIGHT -6.15 and 9.15 TOMORROW at176 words
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Miscellaneous50 1936-04-22 3 Law Notice For The Day Before the Acting Chief Justice In the Ist Court at 11 a.m. Probate 64 67 of 1936— Re Haraeed Natchial etc., deceased. Before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark m the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. S 627 35— Slew Tuck Co. vs. Chin Khoong Luen etc.50 words
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Article, Illustration2259 1936-04-22 4 World's Biggest Order For Airliner Engines Hundreds Working Night And Day —On Flying-Boats For Empire 4 \ir Routes Record Commercial Contract (-rent Advance In Technique Pegasus Engines —An Efficient Silencer Triumph Of British Engineering Changes In R.A.F. Training The Next Three Years Empire Air Day Poser For2,259 words
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Advertisement130 1936-04-22 4 YOUR HOME MUST NOT BE WITHOUT--w/ '*v**Y *B*m.yM BARPIC A regular sprinkle of ft A R P I C that* all it needs Also cleans the bend where the brush cannot reach SEPTIC TANKS Harpic can be used with safety m septic tanks, to which the domestic waste water (from130 words
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Advertisement65 1936-04-22 4 yOl/ C4W PURCHASE A GENUINE FRIGID URE for< k g m** <4 years* guarantee* HH I, WHY pay more when FRIGIDAIRE gives WMM you all that you wish for m an electric refrigerator? SAFE FOOD TEMPERATURES H JP PLENTY OF ICE H PLENTY OF ROOM FOR JARS. BOTTLES etc JH.65 words
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Article, Illustration202 1936-04-22 5 FOR ONI I 'ill: THIRD TIME m ">0 y can a LeVee was held al Buckmgliam Palace. the Leafue Coaacil uus meeting at St. James's Palace, the King decidi held tile LevCC Kmkiug ham Palate Instead. Picture shows the crcw-J watching officer! leave after attending the Levee. rHE NIMH EXHIBITION202 words
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Advertisement47 1936-04-22 5 Be sure to visit our WINTER GARDEN ORCHARD ROAD. m ill You will find that a very m* attractive selection of ICE CREAM, will be served promptly. There is a soda fountain for dispensing drinks and a for the children. ORCHARD ROAD. TEL. 5378. i w.s. m47 words
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Article, Illustration361 1936-04-22 6 BOON TO AVIATION (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. fJOW the lives of thousands of soldiers, sailors and R.A.F. men, of air-liner passengers and sea-going travellers are guarded m Malaya by intensified weather forecasts and reports is described m the annual361 words
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Article, Illustration728 1936-04-22 6 Would Not Have Interfered With Heavier Sentence" JUDGE'S STRONG COMMENTS IN LAMBERT APPEAL Theatre Manager Sent To Gaol WD. LAMBERT, manager of the Pavilion Theatre, Singa- pore, is now m prison, his appeal against conviction on three charges of perjury having been dismissed by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark yesterday. The728 words
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Article36 1936-04-22 6 The marriage of Mr. A. Amaladass the T.P,C.A. cricketer and football' player, to Mi-s Louise Mary Thomas daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Thomas of Ipoh. will take place on Saturday Apr. 25, at Ipoh.36 words
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Article834 1936-04-22 6 MR. WATERS' ADDRESS TO CHARTERED SURVEYORS A N interesting paper connected with the history and function of quantities was delivered by Mr. D. R. Waters, of Waters and Watson, Singapore, at the ordinary meeting of the Chartered Surveyors' Institution, Malaya Branch, yesterday at the Adelphi. In834 words
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Article46 1936-04-22 6 Raj Kishore Rai. the Bengali who was charged m the third Court Singapore, with cheating, was acquitted by Mr. If H. Blacker yesterday. He was defer ded by Mr. E. TampoeFhilips. an.: Mr. A. J. Braga conducted the prosecution, representing the complalrant Amarnath Singh.46 words
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Article186 1936-04-22 6 Programme Of Drills For Current Week Wednesday. Apr 22. 5.15 p.m—Headquarters. Intelligence Platoon. Unit Parade. 5.20 pm Headquarters. Bde Sigs -Asiatic Section*. Signal Training. 5.15 pm. Headquarters. 2nd Bn. Signal Section. Signal Training. 5.15 p.m. Headquarters. 2nd Efti Int. Section. Map Work. 515 p m.. Headquarters. "E" (Chinese Coy..186 words
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Article283 1936-04-22 6 The following are passengers m the Ranpura for Straits ports: Mr. A. C Churchill, Mr. F. P. McHoul. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pearse, Mr. E. Price. Mrs. Iff. Bath. Miss N Blanc, Miss J. Blanc, Mr. A. J. Burns, Mr. W. J. Chilvers, Mr. and Mrs. F.283 words
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168 1936-04-22 6 Forced to Lie Down For Hours at a Time The severity of this worn a. r h...., can be easily Imagined I rh^ that she seemed to 1.. m *nt power m her hands oth»r »U headr.ches will t*, j letter hn "Until last summer168 words
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Article436 1936-04-22 6 SIAMS PROBLEM <From Our Own Correspond Rangkok. \pr IK RECENTLY the Straits pro, voted much space to th» hlem of the FMS railways and th" sea-bony coastal tradMalaya The same problem exisUs m 81am ard is touched on m tlv u< wi\ report of the Slamesr Rt436 words
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Advertisement134 1936-04-22 6 Ideal rot everu^^ meal PELic lOus^aasnnaEn WITH WEET-EIX with I\)ILK. A MB R MkmmmT WOndclful fOtll 1 1 j Oil —\Yll Ol C B S_ Bm whoal aMcI lich mi,k Thc nou HM H m riahment that adults and children need. Seive WEET-BIX for breakfast with milk or cream. Forget134 words
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1302 1936-04-22 7 Italy's Violation Of The Gas Protocol Of 1925 LFAGUE IS BEST INSTRUMENT TO PRESERVE PEACE Geneva, Apr. 21. j-fll Council yesterday adopted a resolution regretting the failure of conciliation and making a special appeal to Italy in| to a solution the dispute m the spirit expectedBritish Radio - 1,302 words
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Article, Illustration327 1936-04-22 7 Win ning CONTRACT £\XW?ott)\(Xxafc David Burnstine, Michael Gottlieb, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenkmm world's leadina team-of-four and inventors o/ the system that has beaten every other system m existence. A TWO -TRUMP RAISE IN General it is nut good tactics to raise your partner with only two trumps. However, whenFree PRess - 327 words
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Article67 1936-04-22 7 U.S. WALKER CUP TEAM SELECTED Youth Preferred New York, Apr. 21. TTIE United States Golf Association has incited the following to play for America m the Walker Cup tournament FRANCIS OUIMET (Captain). ALBERT CAMPBELL GEORGE DUNLAP JNR. WALTER EMERY JOHNNY FISHER. HARRY GIVAN JOHNNY GOODMAN. RENOLDS SMITH. GEORGE VOIGT. E67 words
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Article94 1936-04-22 7 Chinese' Good Victory Over R.A.F. The Chinese scored a creditable victory over the R.A.P.. In their cricket encounter at Hong Lim Vrreen on Saturday. Batting first the R.A F. totalled 107. P/O Longmore top-scor-ing with 28. Keng Stew bowled well taking three wickets for 19 runs,94 words
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Article162 1936-04-22 7 Ties For Volunteer Tournament The following ties have been arranged m th c S.C.C. Volunteer Snooker Tournament: Today. G. Pritchett and A D Pearson vs. E. H R. Bowerman and W J M Warden J. Lee and P. F. Klnsey vs C R Wardle and F W Peachey162 words
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Article35 1936-04-22 7 T^ie eleventh handicap swimming carnival of Y.M.CA Singapore will be held on Saturday. Apr 25. at 4.15 p.m. at V.M.C A Pool at Fort Canning. Entrance will be by programme (ten cents).35 words
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Article67 1936-04-22 7 FIRST ROUND RESULTS THE lollowing are the results ol NM first round of the S.G.C Ladies' Club championship: Mrs E. A Elder beat Mrs E J Nettleford 7 and 6 Mrs G V Allen beat Mrs M V del Tufo 5 and 3. Mrs R67 words
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Article99 1936-04-22 7 Draw For Partners At Keppel Golf Club The draw for partners for the Keppel GOlf Club ladies' foursome to be play«ii on Friday. Apr. 24. has resulted ai under:— A N. Other and Miss A M Sim vs Miss V Patterson and Mrs G L. Eyre Mrs A99 words
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Advertisement80 1936-04-22 7 ALHAMBRA TODAY 3.15 6.15 9.15 Metre -G old wyn-Mayer's new TRIUMPH JEAN HARLOW 'RIFFRAFF' with SPENCER TRACY t'NA MERKEL QUININE. Prophylactic against MALARIA. Übl.K v Fy day 2 sugar-coated ,s 3 grata* Quinine Hydroehloride. I t« take a quickly dis- (soluble) tablet, 1 made by BANDOENG M IN INK FACTORY.80 words
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Miscellaneous724 1936-04-22 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Singapore ZHI 8 40 Traditional Welsh songs, sunn —a b y Walter Olynne < tenon Aci Owned and operated by Radio companied on the harp by Service Co. ol Malaya Ltd.) Rhiannon James ,-m 905 Close down Wavelength 49.9 metres P m rp 6 00 Recorded724 words
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907 1936-04-22 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1936. The Changing Army MANY must have read with considerable interest the scheme whereby all the officers and as many men as possible of the 1 Middlesex Regiment and the Royal 1 Inniskilling Fusiliers will be taken for nights over Singapore to give907 words
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Article310 1936-04-22 8 Mr. M. W. Navaratnam left last night for Kelantan ard is not expected bacK until early next week. Major Leonard Vaughan. the wellkrcwn mining engineer, is on his way back to Malaya from a holiday m England. Dr Struthers will take over duties us Health Officer. Kuala310 words
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Article328 1936-04-22 8 as I Was Saying (uilsu*f*rthy Prize Fur Hundzcritiufi MRS JOHN GALSWORTHY. the widow of the author, has asked the assistance of the L.C C In an efTort to encourage ♦he development of a graceful and flowing style of handwriting among the older pupils and students attending the council's educational institutions328 words
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Article1006 1936-04-22 8 Moses' s Rod "IT's no good said Peter, "you can't do that sort of thing: snakes, m deed Privately I agreed with him It is always difficult to live up to a car lessly acquired reputation. Two years ago I had returned from Egypt with a cobra as an appropriate1,006 words
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Advertisement166 1936-04-22 8 AW v A\ The Drink jP^hP /Good Taste jjT CAILiDIB!CCIK"S |~COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED I Head Office: 13, Repent Street, LONDON, S.W.I. TAKE CHARGE OF EATERS KIT AT J HEIR PORT SAID BRANCH HAVE IT LAUNDERED AND READY FOR YOU OS THE RETURN JOURNEY Representatives beard all homeward bound steamers166 words
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Advertisement53 1936-04-22 8 SOME PLANTS, it is said, derive bereflt from th<* use of artificial light. One of them, presumably, is the electric-light plant. But all homes derive benefit from being protected by "GAFLAC FIRE" and BURGLARY POLICIES GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated In Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS53 words
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253 1936-04-22 9 WELL-KNOWN EUROPEAN HURT IN CAR SMASH Head-On Collision With Lorry In Johore SERIOUS INJURIES TO HEAD AND FACE TN a head-on collision between his car and a lorry m Johore, Mr. Frederick George Ritchie, partner of the Singapore firm of Ritchie and Bissett, consulting engineers and marine surveyors, received serious253 words
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Article, Illustration632 1936-04-22 9 Will Addis Ababa Be Tak en Today BRITISH LEGATION USED AS A REFUGE Addle Ahaba, Apr. 21. ALARMED by broadcast threats that the Italians will enter Addis Ababa tomorrow, thousands of wealthy Abyssinians and foreigners have joined m the outward trek. v shops remain shut, houses arc shutrn-r: and anReuter Wireless - 632 words
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Article57 1936-04-22 9 "TO OCCUPY WHOLE OF ABYSSINIA Rome, Apr. 21. Great Interest has been aroused bj an article m Ponolo d' Italia. believed to have been written by Mussolini, suggesting that Italy Intends to occupy the whole of Abyssinia m order to guarantee the M uritv of all the Abyssinian P<"Pl<*v andReuter Wireless - 57 words
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Article51 1936-04-22 9 Hong Kong, Apr. 21. provincial authorities of Kwangtung have taken steps to collect all the silver coins fitmi the peop'.e m every district m the province. The district officers anti, the land offices ivil? be instructed to exchange new currency notes for silver coins. Sin Cheic Jit51 words
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Article93 1936-04-22 9 Trials In Every Way Satisfactory London, Apr. 21. The Queen Mary began her speed trials off the Isle of Arran and attained an average speed during two tests of 30.4 and 30 knots, while an unofficial estimate, with a timing apparatus, put the speed on trial at93 words
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Article50 1936-04-22 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 21. It is notified m a supplement to the F.M.S. Goverrment Gazette that the additional duty of 15 cents per pieul imposed since November 1934 on tin ore exported is reduced to ten cents from May 1 inclusive.50 words
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Article85 1936-04-22 9 Leaving For London Today Mr. J A. Mollison. the British airman who has been In Singapore for ten days, will leave for London by the X L.M. plane this afternoon. Mr. Mollison said yesterday that he had been particularly interested to read the announcement by the85 words
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155 1936-04-22 9 Berlin, Apr. 20. Hitler's birthday was celebrated by an unprecedented military parade of 35.000 troops of the new army marching past the Fuhrer. The y/hole six miles of Untsr Den Linden was crowded with military units, including 400 tanks, the white shirts of sailors addingReuter Wireless - 155 words
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531 1936-04-22 9 PRESSURE MUST BE KEPT UP BY LEAGUE Abandonment Would Be Fatal Blow MR. BRUCE CONDEMNS POISON GAS Geneva, Apr. 21. j\yiß. STANLEY BRUCE, the Aus- "*> tralian High Commissioner m London, speaking before a private session of the Council, said that 52 nations had agreed to exercise all the pressureReuter Wireless - 531 words
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Advertisement62 1936-04-22 9 HEADACHES I J* m do not think much of a c *>e but if they persist they > oe nature'i warning signals of wnhin a which is developing I,hln our bodies. the modern drugless c Jence seeks out the cause of lft^hf.s and frequently halts Ar, u ros s of62 words
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Advertisement217 1936-04-22 9 DENSMORE SHUTE AUTOGRAPH GOLF CLUBS. BALANCED /g LATERALLY TO MAKE THE ENTIRE FACE if JL^ "^^■T THE CLUB AN *J^ mmm^ m^ m^L^ m f TING SURFACE. i j kick $13.50 KUll ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA MM I'll lt. LATEST IN NOVELTY PRINTINGS 50 DIFFERENT DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM217 words
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206 1936-04-22 10 LAST NIGHT'S QUOTATIONS 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. Thi? '3 the first occasion on which a206 words
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Article184 1936-04-22 10 I l^ mmm I \pr. 17 IS 20 American Can Cm: 123% \'2:> l 2 122 rican Tel phone nd t( 'i 165 IGS 163 7 Atche^ci .'I 70 77 ak 57 1£ 57 iponi 1 151^ i4i>'« eral 1 ric 39% :>8 r Gi m ral184 words
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473 1936-04-22 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. April 21 Share <»i ;i denomination imlea >therwise stated Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall c nversioxi Loan, 5 p.c., 1944 64 118 :< n^ 3 i Fundin i p.c, 1960-90 117% 117 n X W r Loan, V- p.c473 words
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Article180 1936-04-22 10 From London 5.3.0 p. m. April 21 Utivcis Sellers Buyers Sellers Spot: 7 9 hid 7%d Previously: 7*id 7 n I6d 1' (1 i<i Previously: 711 lGd. 7 ,d r l 7! (1 7% d Previously: 713 16d. 7 7 d r T al :(>;i 715 LGd180 words
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Article167 1936-04-22 10 To Continue For Another Ten Years Ai Home? London. Apr. IX The need! ol Imperial defence |g the tclpal reason given by the Board Trade Committee lor recommending that the key industries duties shall be •ntinued lor another ten years, at not less than the existingBritish Radio - 167 words
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Article24 1936-04-22 10 The following rubber outputs for th. month of March, are notified. Bukit Timah 9.397 lb. Changkat 2'.».50f lb Havtor 15.500 lb. Indtagin24 words
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Article76 1936-04-22 10 Fo reign Exc hange Rates. London Closing Quotations April 21 M"thod of Parity before Rate PreOentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viou.sly Pans France to C 141.21 74 15 1G 74 15 If, N(W York to 488 2)3 4.94 11« 4 Amsterdam Guilders to v: 12 m 7 28', 728' Hong Kong..76 words
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Article224 1936-04-22 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Apr. ?1 SELLING Londo] 4 months' sight 21 332 London, 3 months' sigh! 243 32 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 1 ie London. 30 days' sight 2 4 1 16 London, demand 2 4 1 32 London. 'J .T. 2 4 1224 words
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Article75 1936-04-22 10 From London 5.3 0 p.m. April 21 London: Dull 2? sll: 7 !fi P iisly: Firmer at £207 15. v ,JL IT r,d 5203 15s New «>rk I m: 46 Previously: 4r, 87 C opprr: t ,f naeat: :;T M Previously: £31 2.. Id Gold: Vest rcia75 words
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Article544 1936-04-22 10 Fraser and Co. 's List is n <$1> PlUit Pi X <$!• 1 i $2S n s r i 1 > r 1 1 loh ($1) i M m <$»> im> ii:im n A. Bl Bl Pn i h B M I. Fras< r and544 words
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Article97 1936-04-22 10 Apr l Unyrrs Svllrri G unl Java Cube y, 75 Hambui 1 Cube iq 7., wiiit-e Muntok Pepper 16.75 Black Pepper B.SO c pra, Sundried C pra, mix ri Small Flake Tapioca 4 50 K. B Blam N> 1 per k van hq Banja Jfelotong 7-, Sarawak,97 words
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Article54 1936-04-22 10 l*;:ly\s Trade Practically Halved London, Apr 21. Iccordlng t-> a report m w d i.v i i agu Beci> tai i I nei p trad* ha ben prai I ea! i haJ sanctions. The figures show that Ureal Britain I 'A 1 T 1 1 i fBritish Radio - 54 words
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20 1936-04-22 10 Chamber Of Commerce Robber Association |pf Ml .1 I X I n r.x. i i i i 16 pi lb20 words
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Miscellaneous46 1936-04-22 10 CABLE TIMES The Eastern Extension Telegraph. Co announces that the transit time 0 full rate telegrams from Si gapore to r '.nd ttl yesterday w.-re as follows: Telegrams handed m up to 5 pm 3 minutes; 530 p.m. 3 minutes o p.'m 2 minutes; 630 i^.m.46 words
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1471 1936-04-22 11 Speculators Active On Stock And New York, Mar. 31. ATTENTION has been drawn from some of the more pressing A domestic problems this week, such as that of taxes to build up the receipts of the treasury, by the tense political situation abroad. This1,471 words
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Article1656 1936-04-22 11 KRIAN RUBBER PLANTATIONS MEETING Dividend Of Two Per Cent Less Tax Approved 'THE twenty-seventh annual general meeting of the Krian Rubber Plantations Company Limited was held on Wednesday, Mar. 18, 1936, at the Registered Offices of the Company, Ceylon House, 49 and 51. Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. T. B. Barlow (the1,656 words
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Article256 1936-04-22 11 Professor Huxley's ('all For m* World Inquiry London. AN International inquiry Into the mcai ing and Justification ol the term "race." as applied to human beings, was urg^d by Profesaoi J Huxley when he lectured at tlv^ R Institution recently. "At the best." said Professor256 words
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Article50 1936-04-22 11 Mr. K. Kandiah. the well-known Negri Sembilan sportsman, who la.-*' year abandoned teaching as a pre: sion to enter business, and joined Mr P. K. Nataraja. another another form t Malayan who has now established I very successful export business la Kobe. Japan, is on a short visit to Mai..50 words
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Advertisement193 1936-04-22 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 $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6.500 000 Hong Kong Currency193 words
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Advertisement496 1936-04-22 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDI\, AFSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated la I i «nd by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 000 000 shares n! s:i* < :l rh C 3 00nn<»o Reserve Fund CMOO.OOO R( <rye Liability of Props letocs c 3.*****0 lI FAD OFI ICF: 38. Bishopsgate. London EC 2496 words
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Article170 1936-04-22 12 Grave Anxiety Felt By Conservancy Board Tientsin, Mar. 24. Grave anxiety is beir.g felt m local shipping circles over the possibility of the Haiho River, the main waterway between Tientsin and the sea being clogged up with fast accumulated silt. Though blocks cf ice have thawed during the170 words
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Article987 1936-04-22 12 JAPAN-JAVA FREIGHT WAR POSSIBILITY J. C. J. L. Reap Benefit Of Japanese Dissension GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS OWING lo thf establishment 1 y the Isliihara Sangyo Kai h.i of a MM shtpi»in? com pa 1 y to commoner an independent Java service, there is now a p< stability of987 words
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Advertisement488 1936-04-22 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M 8.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Pas*a«e MIL LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING* AGKNTB FOR FEDEBATEO MALAY STATES KAILWAYB. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. mm*m*mm*m*o*o*m*mt CANADIAN MClffK jjWpRID'J GRUJtCT (Incorporated m England) tfJAVtt *Y$TH^ THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE otters TRANS- PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER—488 words
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Advertisement201 1936-04-22 12 BIBBY LINE [LONDON ADDRESS 22. PALL MAII. LONDON. S WI) of fast twin-screw OH Mam Mail Passenger Vessels b«*tw RANGOON COLOMBO, POR I SPIIM MARSEILLES, PLYMOI'TH AND LONDON with through conncetl i. (ran Singapore and Penani UOMEWARD SAILIM.s lesve \*i** la OXFORDSHIRE Mai WORCESTER: HIRE Mi CHESHIRE June 4 YORKSHTKK201 words
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Miscellaneous613 1936-04-22 12 I Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pro Thursday 7.45 am Alor Star: Mbn. to Frl.* 7.45 a.m Saturday 7.45 a.m. and 7pm 1 Ipo: Weekdays; 7.45 ajn and 7 D>m Klang. Kuala Llpls, Port Swettenham. Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m613 words
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Miscellaneous154 1936-04-22 12 SINGAPORE UARBoiM Ships AloilCMilr Hi, Ui,.,. rxpc.tr.l U. feast Wharf (I i.fi Rohna nil Main Wliarl (Katraa i Nfctdtu |8; GUentam ♦> Umpire IXxk (F.iitrann City t>l I Cmpire Dink [Bnli Santhia Ifi X West Wharf rKatra* I i Johau d< KfcPPII MMqi i Mam jrkari D tower ParilOil Wharf:154 words
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Advertisement284 1936-04-22 13 m^^^m MMHaaraßV a(VB m v Mm B- FOR A CRUISE BY i Cm*t WHY DON'T YOU GO TOO? CHEAP RETURN TICKETS TO CHINA, JAPAN, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY. From SINGAPORK To Ist (lass 2nd Class Hong Kong $137. N $102X6 sh: n Khal $11*8.57 $137.14 PKebc or Yokohama $222X6 115C29 1284 words
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Advertisement638 1936-04-22 13 McALSSTER CO., LTD. AKD REDUCED /Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Sl*AiJi< t |> ue Hagp x CITY OF BRISTOL Havre. London. Rotterdam. Hamburg638 words
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Advertisement1151 1936-04-22 13 P^*"^ REPRESENTING SIIIITING THE BLIE ECNNEL LINE (CKean |be llu a Kb. ,w Slramsbip Co (1932) Ltd Steam Ship Co.. Ltd., and China Mutual in< < ni>r SUr i^^ Steam Navigation to., Ltd.* Ihr Muw^k s.ramKhip to Ltd The SLaiU Steam hip (0.. Ltd. 1 /ir Aiiaiaian O. iental Line1,151 words
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Advertisement741 1936-04-22 14 K. P. M. THEDENS— Wednesday, Apr. 22, Muntok and Palembang. CREMER— Wednesday, Apr. 22, Penang and Belawan-Dell. TOBA— Wednesday, Apr. 22, Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. MAKASSER— Wednesday, Apr. 22, Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas. Pcngalian-Estate and Rengat. REAEL Thursday, Apr. 23, Toboali. Cheribon (not for passengers), Semarang. Sourabaya, Boeleleng Ampenan, Padang-Bay,741 words
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Advertisement681 1936-04-22 14 JOINT SERVICE PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE FOX HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New York. MS. SILVERCYPRESS Apr 23 Apr. 27 June 7 M.S. SIAMESE PRINCE May 4 May 11 June 22 M.S. SILVERWALNUT May 18 May 25 July681 words
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Advertisement605 1936-04-22 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR FAST. SO! Tll AND WF.ST Al |{|< AND SOUTH AMERICA Yeifuku Maru Dakar via Durban. Lobi o. M. Duala. Port Harcourt. Lagos. Cotooo* Acctm, Tacoradl. Grand Bassam i Bouet. Monrovia and Conakry tLa Plata Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo Dp Cape Town, Rio dc Janeiro.605 words
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Article, Illustration1911 1936-04-22 15 Argus - Argus 7 eekly Sports No tes Compiled By United Services' Strength— Malays Make Good Start—S. A. F. A. Malaya Cap Trials—Need For Bold Experiments "Diehards"' League Debut— Quest For Promotion -Commercial Cup SurpriseSunday's Boxing— Som Pong Too Strong For Natori W Idleaex I to lnllery personthere1,911 words
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Article185 1936-04-22 15 School Team Ties With Indian Assn. The match between the LA. II and the Anglo-Chinese School at Balestier on Saturday ended m a tie. both sldea scoring 71 runs each. INDIAN ASSOCIATION Harigovind c and b Jan Jee 2:*. Ram Piara b Balasingham 7. Dhass Chin Chye185 words
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Article63 1936-04-22 15 The cricket match between the N.C C and St. AlKlreWs School on the McNair Road ground on Saturday ended m a draw time saving the school irom defeat ihe home side bat led frst and declared their innings eiosea with Ul runs for six wickets Sithampuiam was undefeated63 words
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832 1936-04-22 15 YORKSHIRE FAVOURITES FOR CHA MPIONSHIP Very Strong Batting Side LANCASHIRE PROFESSIONAL TURNS AMATEUR London, Apr. 7. THE engrossing concern of the first-class cricket season, which will open on May 2. will be the building of a team to sail for Australia m September. It is hoped that the counties may832 words
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Advertisement26 1936-04-22 15 <j£_ irtUA&M c^ CH^ m^^ I MT*\7mmm. /—J me n^a' 'mj 1 v txt» <* la ©ft* i-O* V^ a*"?*"**** c ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD. LONDON. ENGLAND26 words
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690 1936-04-22 16 Gunners Spring A Surprise AIRMEN'S FORWARDS PLAY DIS APPOINT ING GAME 3; R.A.F. 1. HTIIK Royal Artillery sprang a surprise at Anson Road yester- day, when they decisively eat the Royal Air Force by 3 1 m the First Division. By this win, they690 words
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Article93 1936-04-22 16 HPHE order of running ana scratching^ for today, the second day of the Penang Easter meeting, are as follows: 1. Horses class 3, div. 3 Bill and Personality. 2. Horses class 4. dlv. 3—Merely, Benedict and Catspaw. 3. Horses class 3, dlv. 2—Rotarlan and Penang. 4. Horses class93 words
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Article98 1936-04-22 16 Divisions Allotted For 1936 Season The League Committee of Government Services FA. at a meeting held on Monday. Apr. 20. accepted applications from the following teams and allotted them to the Divisions indicated, lor the season 1936 DIVISION 1. Police l. Marine Dept.. Govt. Monopolies 1. Medical Services.98 words
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Article62 1936-04-22 16 The following have been selected to Play football for the Y.MCA vs Wearne Bros. Sports Club on Thursday. Apr. 23. at 515 n.m on the Anson Road ground: K. VytopT B R O Willis. Thong Sing Ching; Peng Thiam Jwee. S Pakianathan. Ong Swee Law i LrTP: X62 words
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Article, Illustration642 1936-04-22 16 Regatta This Week-End •PHE rowing season has opened very promisingly at the R.S.Y.C. this year, and a regatta is to be held this week with four crews rowing m Club fours, and six entrants for Club sculls. Preliminary heats will be rowed tomorrow and theFree Press - 642 words
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328 1936-04-22 16 FRASER NEAVE BEATEN BY HARBOUR BOARD Nine-Goals Victory WINNERS HAVE GAME IN HAND ALL THROUGH S.H.B. 9; F. and N. FRASER AND NEAVE proved no match for the S.H.B n, n„. Commercial Cup encounter yesterday on their own j^roui l at Anson Road, allowing the visitors to net nine limes328 words
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272 1936-04-22 16 S.C.C. AND S.R.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENTS Yesterday's Results THE S.C.C. tennis tournament went further ahead yesteri day when the following ties were played off Championship ?>oubles:— E C Cherringtcn and W. J M Warden beat C E Winter and H Swinchatt 6—4 4—6; 6—3. Veterans Doubles (Handicap): S E Newberry and272 words
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Article42 1936-04-22 16 The sec toaa to meet the v. sex on the Padang division o: H%t LMgvt It gh The ground Will b usual charges mAd Oakrhind. I Capt H «or Lieut V, IfnCafTi chinson. Oardenar; <».. <W. D.». Orr. Tyer. John42 words
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