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Title Section17 1936-05-13 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,851. ESTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY. MAY 13. 1936. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article439 1936-05-13 1 As Warning To The League BUT ITALY WILL STILL REMAIN A LEAGUE MEMBER Discussions Likely To Be Ad j our ned BARON ALOISI and the members of the Italian delegation to the League Council meeting left for Milan yesterday afternoon. A message from Rome, however, states thatBritish Wireless - 439 words
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Article73 1936-05-13 1 EMPEROR'S NOTE TO LEAGUE "Violation Of Obligations" London, May 12. jyjESSAGES lrom Geneva repcrt that the Negus has addressed a note to the League of Nations from Jerusalem, appealing to the members to pursue their cllorts to ensure respect for the Ccvenanl and to iec'ldc not to recognise territorial extensionsBritish Wireless - 73 words
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Article31 1936-05-13 1 London May 12. FY HINT; April 5,oT0 recruits were taken on the strength si the Territorial Army, ecooaP««red with 3,735 in March and MK in April, 1935.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 31 words
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Article75 1936-05-13 1 London, May \'.l Queen Mary, accompanied by the Duke ot Kent, proposes to visit the liner, the Queen Mary, at Southampton on May 25. two days beiore the vessel L-> due to sail on her maiden voyage to v V rk. Thi.s will beBritish Wireless - 75 words
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Article320 1936-05-13 1 KEY MAN TO CHINESE POLITICS Attacked Pro-J a panose Policy Cunton, May 12. IR "I MAN MJN, the veteran A*l Chinese statesman who was regarded as the key-man to Chinese politics died at 7.10 p.m. at Cant j i last night, states a Reuter320 words
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Article88 1936-05-13 1 Eastern Health Adminst ration. LEA GUE .1 USS/OiX (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 12. J^IIE Dutch, English and Italian rappoiteurs from the League of Natio-ns Bureau of Health arrived here by Dutch plane for the execution of their mission to esfabish contact between the health administrations of India. Ceylon,88 words
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Article61 1936-05-13 1 London, .Mail 12 T^jptS. KrrrSt ittoTli.-ion, Irftn arrirrd at Mpika m northern Rhodrsia last evening, a fur covering towtm 1.800 miles since^he left Cape Ton n on Snvdai/ night, on her attempted record return flight to England left at 5.30 this mor:ing tor Abejia. m Tanganyika,British Wireless - 61 words
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Article202 1936-05-13 1 Big Increase In Employment London, May 12. A LMOST every industry, except coal, whose market is specially affected by sanctions, quotas and the approach oi warmer weather, shares m the revival of prosperity m Britain, which is again revealed m the employment figures for pastBritish wireless - 202 words
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137 1936-05-13 1 TIN QUOTA MAY BE INCREASED TO 5 PER CENT DECISION DEPENDS UPON BOLIVIA Production Severely Handicapped Paris. May 12. VUV. Agcnee Kconomiquc Fin- aneicrc learns that certain delegates to Ihe next tin meethlg intend to urge a quota increase of five per cent, for the thi»d Quarter. 1 n cliReuter - 137 words
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Article91 1936-05-13 1 London, M.in 1 Ot Buck RttXl n who wll MB 1 to d i'l) on M.ir 13 lor the mlirTTrf of m s vflfc w:is K^IMI. tf» March t r ml m mm R uhr I I Run n I j til oeAtral Mlmip- In i\91 words
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Advertisement71 1936-05-13 1 Ll m\A J^wi TONIGHT PriAl/Tiii wmmmnm-aa- SPECIAL CABARET ATTRACTION COCKTAIL DANCE tfypA a<w< 030 ,o 815 pm J/_L«»« Dlf^Fß il nANrr BORIS "■lk.ll IX UfillULi THE WORLD FAMOUS DANCERS M FROM DIAGHLIEW RUSSIAN QOA mal BALLET CINE OF THE MOST y3O to Midnight successful cabarets tourm, ing the east. NON-DINERS71 words
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Advertisement109 1936-05-13 1 IHI jl vkH SEA VIEW p|| HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE HESCTVT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIYATB BATH RUNNINC! I OT AND cot D WATBI TENNIS GOLF SWIMMIMi NHATHINO ONt Oh LJINCi M" >l;l- y SCENIC BBAI iy BPOTB TONIGHT FRIDAY (INFORMAL) SATURDAY (FORMAL) (SATURDAY EXTENSION 70 2 A.M.) (FORMAL) SPECIAL DINNER DANCE109 words
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Article55 1936-05-13 2 Before the Acting Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. S 566 35 I Lee Chwee Bm tw) and anor. vs. Tan Ec Hek Before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark m the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. Part heard: S 335 35— Gurdial Singh55 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-05-13 2 ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE STALLS at the British Trade Fair aat i ireat Wor,d was that of the Mysore Government Sandalwood Oil factory where a comprehensive line of products was on view.33 words
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BRITISH HONOUR is At Stake
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Article766 1936-05-13 2 To The Editor. I Sir. I have been up country and this! has prevented my replying sooner to "XV letter m your issue of last Wed- nesday. I am glad he admits Mussolini's aggression to be a menace to the British Empire antl a danger to the peace of the766 words
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Article217 1936-05-13 2 To The Editor. Sir.- I overlook the meaning of "Britisher" as given by "Visitor to th2ir Mandate." but I feel I must correct him on one point. Most men who come from Australia to Meiaya do so to "makan gaji."' They have not the capital to develop the oppor.unities m217 words
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Article180 1936-05-13 2 We Amuse A Neutral To The Editor. Sir. —I consider that the most amusing statement of all m your Editorial ol Tuesday's issue is tha: quoted below: "Un to that time the Italians were earning the con'emp: of the world by the manner m which they were using their native180 words
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Article70 1936-05-13 2 Sultan's Birthday Appointments fFrom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 12. ON the occasion of the Sultan of Perot's birthday, the Resident of Perak, Mr. Marcus Rex, today announces the appointment of the following Justices of the Peace: Dr. Chong Tak Nam. Mr D. F. Grierson. Mr. C.70 words
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Article124 1936-05-13 2 Tournament Results And Ties For Today Results and ties for today m the SRC lawn tennis tournament are as follows CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES Semi-Final i G A. Lowe and N. S. Hogan bea f Di W A Balhetchet and Dr R C I Oehlers 2—6; 6—4; 7—5. "A"124 words
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Article171 1936-05-13 2 London. May 13 The coun:y cricket matches which i ended yesterday resulted as follows: At Lords Warwickshire beat Middlesex by one wicket. Middlesex 150 and '280 (Wymtt five for 89>. Warwickshire 213 and 218 for nine (Smith six for 37 > At the Oval Surrey boa* Gloucestershire byReuter - 171 words
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Article164 1936-05-13 2 But Not Such A Great Film A mild romance and a final fire and flood spectacle are th? main features of "It's a Great Life." a Paramount film, which opened at the Alhambra yesterday. The story deals with Ufe in an afTore- station camp and the164 words
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Advertisement15 1936-05-13 2 W^^ RESTORES GROWTH OF HAIR REFRESHING COOLING HEALIRG. HMIil mM II llll' ■lllllil ill l_HP——H—15 words
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Advertisement105 1936-05-13 2 NOTICES. THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. Incorporated in Queensland) Notice Of Declaration Of Interim Dividend NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim Dividend of Four Pence per share has been declared by the Directors of the Company in Brisbane, payable to Shareholders on the Registers at Brisbane and105 words
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Advertisement835 1936-05-13 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. r PRICKLY HEAT!!! Avoid it by using AGNESIA DUSTING POWDER of all Chemists and Stores Manufacturers GRAFTON LABORATORIES, 20b. Collyer Quay. a^^OHPj^_______pi_____________— M_l M— BOARD a^^lDENCR SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms lacing sea with i own bath room H and C and J mod.835 words
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Miscellaneous168 1936-05-13 2 Diary Of The Day High Water, 155 a.m. 8.3 it 3.39 p.m 6.8 it. Sports Racing: ST C Summ r (Governor's Cup) meeting, second day. Soccer: Div. If. Fort Canning vs. R.A. ii. at Anson Road stadium; Div 111 M.P.H. vs. Coin »c, at s.H B. ground. Friendly, SC.C. vs168 words
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1252 1936-05-13 3 agic Ravages Of Malaria Scource X IN MALAYA AN EXAMPLE TO THE WORLD ;ii ...,.us .t_„,_..i.__ wMrt, urn rav:iircs mon* x upoll the administratjv(> ts "»tO wer, outlined-.,,,,, omphasised-in V Maior Mn.li K a», „r the Indian S, k Vi 7„ W rn1,252 words
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Article1493 1936-05-13 3 Allegation In Falsification Of Accounts Case 1 Straggled with Macedonia and the final conquest by Rome: The decline of the Roman Empire has also been linked ut with the spread of Malaria." 0:h?r works have attributed the disappearance of the ancient civilisation ot1,493 words
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Article65 1936-05-13 3 (From Our Own Correspondent. l London, May 11. Broome Selangor I Rubber Plantations Ltd. are offering 468.750 two shilling shares at a premium of sevenpence halfpenny to shaieholder.s and to optioners m the proportion of three new shares for every eight shares and options held m order toFree Press Cable - 65 words
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Advertisement302 1936-05-13 3 MMmmma I m WrWa ___k __H I SH BT" __r _____P^ HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS _fm H DETAILS ON APPLICATION K. P. M. LINE, 1, FINLAYSON GREEN TEL. 5451. __M___H__Mg^m^^ TT ElßunTiMlfTlSt^^ ___________fct\ D I _@<s_ _T____H The rities Have iiiven Ip Hope Of Finding Words Worthy Tn l>es crihe lt! St»302 words
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Article, Illustration2488 1936-05-13 4 OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Rapid Progress Of Royal Air Force Expansion Scheme Further Increase Foreshadowed Bombers Predo minaU General Recoil' naissance Squadrons Great Progress Tiro JVew Service Flying Schools Increased FacUities Promotion Accelerated The Indian Frontier GrtJa*Vih Of Home Airirays King'w Clip Race VtmmwjMC London, Apr. 28. QEVENTEEN2,488 words
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Article56 1936-05-13 4 FL YING-BOA TS ON THE WAY THF two Singapore 111 WfWtW WWWWt which art Hying from England to join Squadron Fl. 20.", Singapore, have arrived at Karachi, according to advice received at X A F Headquarters. Seletar. The Hying bouts will arrive at Seletar next week, giving FB 205 a56 words
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Article81 1936-05-13 4 Defences To Be Strengthened < .»pe Iwara \j,i Plai for sti oi Sou ii Africa w A ii ter. Mr PI) I I ...d v. Si d I 1.000 AIT I meet) n i I 1 In 43 F>r ll M PirOU ed Th. t81 words
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Advertisement138 1936-05-13 4 IVOUR HOME MUST NOT BE WITHOUT--HARPIC vB __T _r I A regular sprinkle of ft A R P I C that's all it need's 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 water138 words
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Advertisement27 1936-05-13 4 FOR THF DOC IN HOT CLIMATE CRISP i-jQ WHEAT^J COMPLETE T'mlr frmmntim to 8.. at. WmmWM* SERVICES FARES DOUBLED REDUCED wwQm^P^ a!^ l mmmmm^jzM^' tf~ EMPIRE AIRWAY^27 words
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Advertisement92 1936-05-13 5 f_ ;/f vl S\S"j r s t %M |J >/ O v l Li <£^KiJßs________M v DELICIOUS BREAKFAST PRESERVE Qua'ity is always our first lonsideration, but we are m the fortunate position of being able to combine most reasonable prices with quality, due to our method of buying. New Zealand92 words
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417 1936-05-13 6 Relative Tells Of Unhappy Marrie d Life PL FADS TO BE SENT BACK TO JAPAN STILL hearing traces of the m juries she received when she jumped from a window of a house m Malay Street on Feb. 5, Natsu Chinen. an MJ-year-old Japanese girl,417 words
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Article102 1936-05-13 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 11. At a special general meeting of shareho.ders of Batu Tiga < Selangor > Rubber Company Ltd., to be held on May 29 a resolution will be proposed for converting the issued and subscribed 230.591 £1 shares into stock.--Fr°? Pres s102 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-05-13 6 photo). TEA DANCE AT S.C.R.C. Mrs. T. W. Ong, Mrs. C. R. Lee, Mr. T. W. Ong Mr. C Ess, and Mr. Chua Chuon leong were amongst those present. Free PressFree Press - 31 words
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Article55 1936-05-13 6 Dr. Mary Stone, the first Chinese woman :o secure a medical degree m China and founder of the Bethel mission m Shanghai, passed through Penang m the President Wilson. In'•erviewed. she said that all through Cnina m the cities, health centres have been opened where medicines are dispensed free and55 words
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611 1936-05-13 6 Flying Club's Activities During April A DECREASE m hours flown la shown m the monthly report of the Penang Flying Club lor April, the total being 134 hours. Of this total, dual instructions took up 54 hcurs 10 minutes, solo 28 hours 15 mm.611 words
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Article93 1936-05-13 6 AN old trick was successfully worked at the P. and O. Bank on Mcnday morning, the luctim bei">g Mr. A. Mor J ey, a Government pensioner, who ost $131. Mr. Morley was counting notes when he felt taps on his shoulder. As he turned, a hand pointed93 words
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132 1936-05-13 6 Ch a rlie Ch aplin Outfit In Ricksha pHARLIE Chaplin during his visit o Singapore was mobbed by wnarf coolies, but :he great comedian's pap_lari.y extends even to the ricksha pullers. Yesterday Ong Chee Wan a puller was charged before Mr If. H Blacker m the third court. Singapore, with132 words
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Article208 1936-05-13 6 DEPRESSION STILL CONTINUES Siam Trade Decline During 1935 <From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 10. I'HE trade depression has been felt here for half a dozen years, and the turn for the bet.er. which began m 1934 was not maintained m 1935. Bangkok's exports being reduced by about £1.200.000 and208 words
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Article138 1936-05-13 6 Possession Of Non-Covernment Chandu For being m p-ssession cf 103 tahlls Of n_n-Government chandu valued at $824. sentence oi three months' rigorous imprisonment and a fin* of $6 000 or m defaul further 11 months' imprisonment was passed en Ahmid Khan yesterday, by Mr. L B Gibson. the138 words
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Article134 1936-05-13 6 So Court Fined Him $150 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. May 12. Judgment has been delivered by the Second Magistrate m the case, heard on May 2. m which A. Pereira. formerly of the Public Works Depart ment, Johore Bahru, was charged witn having dishonestly134 words
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Article, Illustration13 1936-05-13 6 CLEARING IP AT the Great World afier the lhiU>b i»- ll,r Press photo).13 words
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Article129 1936-05-13 6 French Claim She Is The World's Largest Ship Through additional cons ruction made aboard the French Line flagship Normandie during her winter lay-up m Havre, her gross tonnage has been increased from 79.280 tons to 82.799.45 tons, according to cabled advices received from the line's managing director m129 words
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Article104 1936-05-13 6 Had Conditions On American Ships Tacitly Admitted Washington, Apr. 22. Officials of the Bur.au if Navigation tacitly admitted today .he charges made yesterday by 70 representative stamen to th? Secretary of Commerce. The officials tacitly admitted that inspections have been insufficient to enforce modern working and living conditions104 words
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Article16 1936-05-13 6 Mrs. R. J. Strong, of A.lagar Estate. Trong. has sailed tor Home on a short holiday16 words
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Article28 1936-05-13 6 Mr T. B. Marar having sailed for India on three months' leave. Mr. J. E Retnam has Joined the siaft of the V M CA. School of Commerce.28 words
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Article102 1936-05-13 6 COULD NOT LIFT ARMS ABOVE HEAD Suffered Agonies w ,th RheumatisTi This woman w|g a_onistn« rht'ii: Jcg.s F(,i tv. tin condition m, n er she WtttM I •< nci letter "About hJti n r\ matLsm m im pain m m) m b**d veil arms Also ;_n-i time. I nad nak102 words
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Article108 1936-05-13 6 HAG SNATCH El TAKES 30 TICALS MOT often m Bl im to r.-p rt (i., the person «»l i reigner .i i ported was m N Mrs E B M many v. .tithe wife ot the h< per Hum- v i On Baturday aften where she had of108 words
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Article167 1936-05-13 6 Two Chinese Arreted In .Johore From Our Owi I Johorr K.tliru H_f I! Lim Ah Cheng was eh Sr.aikh Abu Bakei s Johore Bahru. with hat to smuggle 105 1 3 pound rubber and 282 2 3 p0..: «n? rubber with intenr to staid punattf of duty. Thi167 words
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Advertisement134 1936-05-13 6 Ideal for evetu C- n%___^rTß __J I I) <^%m____-^^^^T_* -lt«s D E L I C I O U S^_________B__a WITH FV% 111 WEET-BIX with I UUITS. What f^T i 1 uld be nicer? And n °t only NICE, but nourishing. Food specialists recommend whole wheat feeds for health, also plenty134 words
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520 1936-05-13 7 Good Start To Tour Made T.IK .hmcse O.ympic football players, comprisi„ B 22 strap j P.n« me„ ln blue blazers > r brCaStS la dcd ln Si-iap-re yesterday fr„ m SETST i i.i»ii_ wt v Minnas r eleven to compete for interlonal inmours m Europe520 words
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Article485 1936-05-13 7 V.M.C.A. DRAW WITH ST. JOSEPH'S M.F.A. BeaflUL (Changi) CT. Joseph s Institution drew with the V.M.C.A. on the School ground on Saturday. V.M.C.A. W. P.. Willis b Pennefather 34 J. Ferguson c Pennefather b Toledo 5 EL M. Joop b Pennefather H. Gibson c and b Pennefather 3485 words
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336 1936-05-13 7 WON ALL MATCHES TN a game of s 5 x doubles the S.C.C. I tennis team demonstrated their superiority over the Y.M.C.A., in their inter-club fixture on the Associate n courts yesterday, by winning all the matches. The best match of the evening was that336 words
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Article56 1936-05-13 7 MILLER LOSES WORLD TITLE Washington, May 12. pETE Sarron (Alabama) ivon yesterday the world's featherweight championship, outpointing Freddie Miller (Cincinnati), the holder since 1933, in a furious 15round contest. Sarron, in a sensational finish, almost knocked out Miller in the 13th and 15th rounds. This was the first title fight56 words
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Article, Illustration380 1936-05-13 7 Winning CONTRACT Bml LSP^h Gottlieb, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Scfce****, worlds leading team-oHour and inventors of the system that Has beaten every other system m eilstenc*. gEVERAL times we have illustrated a new and so-far unnamed convention of detensive play, which from now on we intend to call the "Leader's380 words
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Article33 1936-05-13 7 U. S. OPEN Lawson Little Fails To Qualify West Heartford (Conn.), May 12. I AWSON LITTLE (77 and 75) yesterday failed by four strokes to qualify for the U.S. open golf championship. Reuter.33 words
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Article111 1936-05-13 7 (From Our Own Correspondent I Johore. Bahru. May 11. The Posts and Telegraphs drew with the Medical Sports Club m a league game yesterday each side scoring three goals. The Postals actually lieid the lead until a minute or so lrom the end. The Johore Bahru Customs visited111 words
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Article60 1936-05-13 7 Today's ties in the SRC. billiards tournament are as follows: SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP Semi-Einal A. G. Vaiberg vs. W. A. Aeria at 6.30 p.m RUSSIAN POOL Winners of D. C. D'Cotta and Dr S L. Oehlers (owe 25) and J. B. Quays and C. B. Webb (owe 75) vs.60 words
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Advertisement100 1936-05-13 7 ALHAMBRA Matinee Today 3-15 615-NIGHTLY-9.15 Paramounts Hilarious Comedy Romance IT'S A GREAT with i JOE MORRISON PAUL KELLY and ROSALIND KEITH also i i POPEYE THE SAILOR _JHE SPINACH OVERTURE" i QUININE. <s Prophylactic against I MALARIA. I; Wh.,t Ye v ry day 2 s «ffar-coated l mls grains Quinine100 words
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Advertisement113 1936-05-13 7 gffA AT LAST THK LONG AWAfTKI) BATTLE I _KKS jrijLvA FRIDAY, MAY 15th A»A-r 1 at the NEW WORLD ARENA Ef ja V SIR. oi BEAI E_3 w M T O ING THE bkst m rm: m 1 _T_____l_r>_r*_rv 111 l iKISLD OKTHKORIKM \M, K n 0 V WHEN SATO113 words
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Miscellaneous678 1936-05-13 7 RADIO PROGRAMMES POR TODAY Singapore ZHI Inversneck) himself. The Erncsco Quintet (cont'd) (Owned and operated by Radio Services 7 A programme of new gram Co. of Malaya Ltd.) phone records J'2 I alk: "Imperial Atrairs." Wavelength— 49.10 metres 8 00 The news and announcements rSn reenv ich signal. Jr_2_ 8678 words
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Article25 1936-05-13 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES IN MEMORIAM LUTHER— DHAYAMONEY. UK be-' 1 loved wile of Dr. S. Luther. Johore Maliru, died May 13, 1932. "Ever m my thoughts."25 words
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961 1936-05-13 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1936. Japan's "Divine Mission" FN the minds of most people a second Russo-Japanese War is the inevitable and logical outcome of the clash of interests that is taking place on the borders of Siberia. Mongolia and Manchukuo, indeed, so much has the idea961 words
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Article199 1936-05-13 8 Mr. S. G. Taylor, of Potaling Estate, Kuala Lumpur, has returned from home leave. Ptior to his retirement, Mr. C. E. Jenkins, the State Engh eer, Kedah. was the guest of honour at a farewell tea-party given by the Kedah P.W.D. staff on Friday. The British Resident.199 words
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Article662 1936-05-13 8 Mothcr-In-La-iC Comes Into Her Own IN the United States, that land of numerous special "days" and "weeks," both mother and father have their annual day of remembrance— the one m March, when carnations are worn m her honour and she receives presents of fruit or flowers662 words
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Article1150 1936-05-13 8 'THERE is a strange province m the east of Poland; much of it consists of water, so that one is no: astonished to be told thai it is the leas densely populated part of the whole country. Schemes have been worked out for draining oft the marshes, and1,150 words
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Advertisement242 1936-05-13 8 ll __ii-'l%iftinSi /j(M\ "I Jill the ch,ef !f_lpi| INGREDIENT pf|| OF A REAL pH GIMLET. CALDBECKS -i.-*-^-a--H-i-aBH-i-a-_-_a .-___Hi_____M_-_---------ii--_----^~^-.-^-H-^-^-^^ COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED Head Office: 13, Regent Street, LONDON, S.W.I. TAKE CHARGE OF EASTERN KIT AT THEIR PORT SAID BRANCH HAVE IT LAUNDERED AND READY FOR YOU ON THE RETURN JOURNEY242 words
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Advertisement37 1936-05-13 8 (BURGLARY HOUSEBREAKING AND THEFT Insure Against These Evils by Putting a j "GAFLAC" Policy on Guard for You. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. incorporated m Gr?at Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE 6480. L37 words
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Article129 1936-05-13 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Steamers Detained By Chinese ILLICIT MERCHANDISE Over 500 Launches And Junks Captured Shanghai, May 12. npHE Japanese Consul- General m Tientsin has A demanded the return of the two steamers which were detained by the Chinese Maritime Customs Department on Sunday and129 words
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Article, Illustration97 1936-05-13 9 BORNE on a gun-carriage drawn hy six manificcnt black hordes through hve miles of densely packed streets, the body of King Fuad of Egypt was taken with impressive Oriental pomp from the Abdin Palace, the official residence, to the Kilai Mosque for burial m the mausoleum he prepared for himself97 words
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Article295 1936-05-13 9 BURMA'S INCREASING IMPOR TANCE Interview With Governor EFFORTS TO SETTLE FRONTIER DISPUTE Till position of Burma will be made much more important uamng the nations of the world w] the pending separation from India, according to Sir Hugh Stephenson, Governor of Burma, m/io arrived at Singapore yesterday m the Elephanta.295 words
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Article110 1936-05-13 9 "PRECAUTION AGAINST COMMUNISTS" Shanghai. May 12. UNDER the pretext of measures against the Communists m North China the Japanese North China Command has coiAmcnced building a network of fortresses along the Great Wall. The most formidable being built at the Chifengkow, Kupeikow and Lingkow Passes.110 words
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Article192 1936-05-13 9 MR. SMALL'S UPCOUNTRY TOUR Next Week 'T'HE Free Press is informed that HE. the Offic?r Administering the Government. Mr. A. S. Small, will make a I ur to Kuala Lumpur. Cameron Highlands and Penang during the latter half of this month and the beginning of June. The skeleton programme for192 words
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Article36 1936-05-13 9 Former U.S. Attorney General Washington, May 12. The death is announced of Mr. Mitchell Palmer, who was Attorney General of the United States m President Wilson's Cabinet from 1919 till 1921 ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article65 1936-05-13 9 Mr and Mrs. A. S. Banks are shortly leaving London for Berkshire, where Mr. Banks has secured an appointment as manager oi a group of provincial newspapers. Mrs. Banks has not been well since her return from Malaya but is much better now that the warmer65 words
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Article34 1936-05-13 9 Amsterdam, May 12. THE largest stearin candle and chemical factory m Holland at Gouda has been completely destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at hundreds of thousands of florins. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article188 1936-05-13 9 Alteration In His Plans London, May 11. Replying to a Parliamentary question, the Foreign Secretary referred to the treatment m international law of the Emperor of Ethiopia and recalled that the Emperor had informed Sir Sidney Barton, before he left Addis Ababa, that he had renounced theBritish Wireless - 188 words
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Article55 1936-05-13 9 Miss Ruth Churchill, only daughter of Dr. Steila Churchill (for many years a member of the L.C.C.) and Mr. Donald Craik, only son of Mr. and Mrs. David Craik, of Penang, who are to be mariied at All Souls Church. Langham Place, on May 14, have planned, it is learnt,55 words
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Article, Illustration851 1936-05-13 9 "Modern Times" His Greates t Film 'TWERE are many who profess to see i some profcund moralising m Chaplin's latest film. "Mode.n Times'' which opened at the Capitol yesterday so profound that Hitler took alaim and banned it m Germany. But then thore it851 words
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Advertisement55 1936-05-13 9 WISDOM "«''"'f| i„ schrud. it is the ab end imvartiml survey terience. Wisdom dictates W! are tr, succeed ire must htalth. Chtrovraclic empkntsa by the wise learned by observation net: that this health nnh <m P rit People vdl quickly naturally. a free booklet will tontnrded f>n rcqueat. 11 NQLL55 words
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Article187 1936-05-13 10 Wall Street Cable May 8. 11. American Can. C >m. 125 127 128 1 j American Telcpbone and Telegraph 155^ 155 155 3 /4 Atehcson Railroad 70 70 1 2 69'/ 2 Chesaprak 54% 55% 55>/2 Eupont 139 140% 138 Firestone 28% unq. 28% Ci( ncral Electric 36 36 2187 words
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Article91 1936-05-13 10 Washin?ton, May 11. Mr. Cordell Hull, replying to press criticism m regard to the situation whereby the officials of the United States Legation m Addis Ababa were forced to refuge m the British Legation stated that the despatch of U.S. warship with troops for Ethiopia had been consideredReuter - 91 words
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526 1936-05-13 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. May 12 The above are dealers* middle prices; jobbers, margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of €1 denomination unless otherwise stated I Conversion Loan, 5 p.c, 1944-64 Funding Loan, 4 p.c, 1960-90 War Loan, 3 J526 words
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Article166 1936-05-13 10 Addis Ababa. May 12. Details of the sacking of Harrar show that the city was reduced to a smouldering ash hean by the demoralised remnants of the Abyssinian southern army and peasants m five days of glorious looting. The first stragglers Ras Nasibu's army began looting foodReuter - 166 words
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Article202 1936-05-13 10 By arrangement with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service of commercial news from London, New York and other centres. Thi!? *3 the first occasion on which a newspaper published m Mah_/a has202 words
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Article208 1936-05-13 10 From London 5.30 p. m. May 12 X HIRER: Easy. London Spot: 7nd. 7 5 16 d. Previously: 7' d 7%d July-Sept.: 7 5,16 d 7%d. Previously: 7 5 16 d 7 3 16 d Oct. -Dec: 7^d. 7' 2 d. Previously. 7 7 16d. 7» 2208 words
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Article73 1936-05-13 10 From London 5.30 p. m. May 12 London: Steady. Cash: £204 7s. 6d Previously: Steady at €20-1 5s Three months: £197 12s. 6d Previously: t197 12a 6d New York Tin: 46 -87. Previously: M 78 Copper: Settlement: £36 15s Previously: £36 17s 6d Gold: Yesterday: £7 os.73 words
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Article72 1936-05-13 10 London Closing Quotations May 12 Method of Parity before Rate PreCcnlre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 1 11.21 75', 75» New York to 4 8823 40F' H *****6 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.91 7' r 7 33' Hong Kong Per dollar Is 3%d. Is H cl72 words
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Article207 1936-05-13 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations May 12 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 243 32 London, 3 months' sight 2 4 3 32 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 1 16 London, 30 days' sight 214 l]l6 London, demand 2|4 ]|32 London, T.T. 2J4 1J32 Lyons and Paris, demand207 words
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1056 1936-05-13 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES PRICES Fraser and Co.'s List TUESDAY. MAY It, 1»36. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 3d 5s 9d Asam Kumbang 283 9d 29s 6d Aumiul Malay 58s fid sfe 6d Ayer IliUun (ss) 14s 6d In 3d Ayer Weng ($1) 1.65 1.75 Bangrin Tin1,056 words
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Article94 1936-05-13 10 May VI Buyers Seller* Gambier 5 7f> Java Cvb n 8 75 Hamburg Cube 10.50 Whit? Muntok Pepper 10 25 Black Pepper 825 Copra. Sundrtpd i <;:> Copra, mixed Mo Small Flake Tapioca 4 50 R. B Slam No 1 per koyan 1 10 Banja Jelotonq: 794 words
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Article73 1936-05-13 10 Employees' Bonus Fully Restored London, May 2 Bcnus cuts made by the Mond Nick^i Company at their Clydach refinery during 1932 are to be restored m full u_ from yesterday. Although the am pany was forced to make economies they were able io maintain the basic 173 words
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52 1936-05-13 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association M.i\ I. I.' l« Bu> rrs vM frf N 1.X.1? fi H i o.b. May) Good KA',' ii fob M No. IX R BJ .A Sin ij JUIK July-Srp-. Ociob. I N lanaaii March •i a i v 7».,d. pe. lb. New v rk IL.'52 words
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915 1936-05-13 11 Reason For Reduced Profits JHB TWENTY-SIXTH annual general meeting of shareholders 1 of Utan Simpan Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at its registered (.nice. No. I, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, the chairman, Mr. D. H. Hampshire, presiding. the notice convening the meet-' i.id been915 words
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Article856 1936-05-13 11 The balance at the credit of profit and loss account as per last balance sheet was $72,578.35 Less second interim dividend for 1934 of on the §9S Cumulative Preference Shares and b\ 2 '/< on the Ordinary Shares $18.228 89 Directors' fees for 1934 3.000.00 Bonus to856 words
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Article251 1936-05-13 11 Decisive Stage In War On Caterpillar Colombo, Apr. 12. The "war" which the Department of Agriculture is waging on that übiquitous pest, the coconut caterpillar, has reached a decisive stage. The Department sought the assistance of a small Eulophid parasite <Trichospilus pupivora) which kills *he caterpillar m the251 words
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Article104 1936-05-13 11 Submarine Damaged While On Manoeuvres Hong Kong, May 2. A slight mishap to H.M. submarine Perseus, while bound for Weihaiwei. caused the vessel to return to Hong Kong on Wednesday night. The Perseus left Hong Kong on Tuesday, with other submarines, for the annual cruise to Northern waters104 words
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Article33 1936-05-13 11 Re-opens After Eight Days' Strike San Francisco, Apr. 23. The port re-opened at 8 a.m. today, ending eight days' paralysis. Meanwhile evidence of conflict within the Longshore Union is increasing.33 words
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Article55 1936-05-13 11 A large number of friends and members of the Selangor Boy Scouts Association assembled at the Railway Station on Sunday night to bid bon voyage to Che Mohd. Yusof, Assistant District Commissioner, who left for Singapore, where he will board his ship for England, to take up a course m55 words
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Article54 1936-05-13 11 Rubber returns of the following Companies for the month of April are notified: Alor Gajah 14,500 lb.; Australasia 12,000 lb.; Ayer Panas 56.000 lb.; Glenealy 30,000 lb.; Jalan Kebun 6.000 lb; Kluang 26,000 lb.; Pajam 107.000 lb.; Port Swettenham 5.500 lb.; Tambalak 12.000 lb.; Teluk Anson 34,887 lb.;54 words
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273 1936-05-13 11 Malaya Publishing House Report The directors of Malaya Publishing House Limited m their report to the shareholders to be submitted at the annual meeting on Tuesday, may 19. at Stamford Road states: Your directors submit herewith the duly audited statement of accounts273 words
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Article360 1936-05-13 11 Dividend Of 7»/ 2 Per Cent. Recommended The directors of The Mentakab Rubber Company. Limited m their report to be submitted to the shareholders at the seventeenth ordinary general meeting to be held at Chartered Bank Chambers on Monday. May 18. states: Your Directors beg to submit their360 words
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Article98 1936-05-13 11 Lakehurst, (New Jersey), May 9. Hundreds of New Yorkers were up all right long and there were crowds at the tops of skyscrapers over which the Hindenburg flew within a few hundred feet. The airship was seriously endangered when her nose approached the mooring mast from aReuter - 98 words
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Advertisement188 1936-05-13 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated ln 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 Reserve188 words
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Advertisement488 1936-05-13 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. ArSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m Er gland by Royal Charter) Paid up capital ln 600.000 shares of C 5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate. London E C. 2 Agencies and Branches. Alor Star i Iloilo Saigon Amritsar488 words
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Article212 1936-05-13 12 American Business Man's Dizzy Profession Sydney, Apr. 30. Mr. M. Franklin Kline, American business man, is the world's most bored traveller. He "just gets dizzy" going round and round the world, he says. He arrived at Sydney from San Francisco before breakfast and almost had time to212 words
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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654 1936-05-13 12 Famous New York Shipping Centre Disappearing j New York. LOWER Manhattan's "Steamship Row," once the favoured pivotal point* for oceanic and coastal travel, is moving uptown, with the establishment ol the seventh major steam hip line m offices at Rockefeller Centre. In the heart of654 words
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Article82 1936-05-13 12 Owners and masters of shipping are requested to keep their vessels as clear of the range as possible during the heavy gun practice, which "will take place from Blakan Mat! on May 18 at 10 am. The international code signal "D" above a large red flag will be82 words
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Article534 1936-05-13 12 'Customs Cruiser To Hold 12 Speed Boats Before the end of the year, a uniqu. experiment m tbe history of running dt.wn smugglers oil' the China Coast will be tried by the Preventive Servle. Of the Customs, and from all indlca tions. the experiment is likely534 words
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Article179 1936-05-13 12 The s.s. Panroclus due from The United Kingdom about May 16 has the following passengers oh board: Mrs. Musa. Mr. and Mrs. V. W Powell-Evans. Capt and Mrs. H S Andrews. Mr. J. Inglis, Comdr. C D Arbuthhot, R.N.. Mrs Arbuthnot. Mr E. C. Crosse. Mr A. R.179 words
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Advertisement490 1936-05-13 12 BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. &2L_ l_<V____* *Hww TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage NIL LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING. AGENTS FOB FEDERATED MALAY STATU RAILWAY*. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. mmmmmMaaaamm*mmam*mm CANADIAN MCIMC »WOFA->icß_AT_sT (Incorporated ln England) [XfcVSl SYSTEM, •A__BW*_ -i<SS.-<»^V'-.:i-l THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS490 words
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Advertisement152 1936-05-13 12 BIBBY LINE (LONDON ADIWrSS PALL MALL, LONDON I* of fast tfrin-scn w Oil Mall Pa&seug- r v RANGOOK COLOMBO. rtWI M w MARSEILLES. PLYMOI 111 AMI LONIM>N with through Singapore and P HOMEWARD SAJMV I Leave I** 1 Run(iHin aWBBW IM.U WORCivSil.i: Hi: i CHESHII J YORKSHIHF DERBVS/n SHROPSHIRE Ui152 words
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Miscellaneous616 1936-05-13 12 ~~~~Zftcat And Foreign Jfydif Dispatches And I Arrivals BT TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm Thursday 7.45 a m Alor Star: Mon. to FrL» 745 a m Saturday 7.45 am. and 7 p m. Ipo. Weekdays; 7.45 ajn. and t_* m Klang, Kuala Ldpis, Port' Swettenham Talplng and Telok Anson:616 words
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Miscellaneous326 1936-05-13 12 SING APO Ri; HARBQijt Ship* alongside the U;, nr expected to Main Wharf (Eatrae i Tamara (Men toe 10; 0 Umpire Dock <Li.tr.».,.,. Bulan 31; Alum medon M. Cil) Mire Dacfe <r:m. Elephanta 4« West Wharf (Entrance I v, ■nfofsa Mai KLIMH. il \k\ :u,, Main Wharf: I rj Spartan;326 words
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Advertisement304 1936-05-13 13 p&o A\r^ Mmm aft jm mflm** mt _f W* 11 am. XmA. s a i mm DON'T MISS THE BOAT ___Mfe__ P&O IT'S MORE COMFORTABLE i_l*__ kl '4^9 _iTKt_______J PrT-frJ ii CHEAP RETURN TICKETS TO CHINA, JAPAN, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY. From SINGAPORE T Ist Class 2nd Class Hong Kong $137.14304 words
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Advertisement601 1936-05-13 13 McALISTER CO., LTD. AND REDUCED (Incorporated m Straitt Settlements.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m EnQiand.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer y ue Sail* CITY OF SINGAPORE Havre, London. R'dam, H'burc Gla^ecw May601 words
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Advertisement1072 1936-05-13 13 mm ta^ mm^ "^**^^p^^^^2b_!____^^^____ P^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean lUr llu a Khbv S( M m.ki n r» i_____n Steam Ship Co Ltd and China Muluai The C^^u^ard WhllJ mßh_L Steam Navigation Co Ltd.) The Sara»ak 51/*m«hi_r«-_» 1 i-i The Straits Steamship C o Ltd. The ?.™m£j?S££&1,072 words
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131 1936-05-13 14 Monte Sfffti M" RifONTE CARLO CASINO has just had its m»rsl PtaM *V1 deficit of C 56.000. Causes: thr death ll KMJ which kept British visitors away, and the troubled |M.ht« scene Making this announcement. Commandant del Pierre, presiding at. the annual general meeting131 words
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Advertisement734 1936-05-13 14 K. P. M. MAKASSER- Wednesday, May 13. Poeloe-Kidjang. Sapat. Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. THEDENS— Wednesday. May 13. Muntok and Palembang. TOBA— Wednesday. May 13. Toengkal. Moeara-Saba and Djambi. BOTH— Wednesday. May 13. Belawan-Deli. GEN. VAN DER HEYDEN -Thursday. May 14, Letong. Kramat. Tarempa. Midai. Poeloe-Pandjang, Serassan. Genting and Maras.734 words
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Advertisement590 1936-05-13 14 JOINT SSWI6C PRINCE LINE" SILVER UNE TO* HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTI MORE ANO PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. SILVERWALNUT May 18 May 25 July 5 M.S. MALAYAN PRINCE May 31 June 8 July 19 M 6. SILVERTEAK j une 15590 words
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Advertisement427 1936-05-13 14 "0, S. K. LINE FOR EAST, SOITH AND WEST AFRH AND SOUTH AMERK Atlaa Maru Buenos Aires via L Marques. Durban M v East London, Algoa Bay and Cap I Buenos Aires Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo, Dm Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro. Santos I Montevideo Holland Msru Cape Town427 words
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Article, Illustration2980 1936-05-13 15 Nimrod - SHOULD LIM BONG SOO HAVE TURNED PRO Nimrod Weekly Sports Notes Compiled By Too Early Yet Singapore Not Lucrative Spot This Year's New Tennis Champions Lockhart 's Bowling Feat—Revision Of F.M.S.' Colony Match Rules New Boxer Sfour years tennis Malaya and six years walk In Singapore, has al Enthusiasts areFree Press - 2,980 words
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Article165 1936-05-13 15 Island CM Heat Sepoy Lines The inter-club match b-tween tl, Island Ciub and the Sepoy Lines, played over the Island course, reunited m a win for the Island Club by 5' points to 2. The individual results WWtW M f<>! lows. Ldand Club playeil mentioned first: H. L.165 words
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71 1936-05-13 15 The mr:.*~ monthly mcd.i aye at th? Oarriaon 001 l Club on Saturday and Sunday. The following wwtw tha b< st returni Cayt. J. H H Snlam Ml 78 M «*J Commander O. R G Allen 70 |g Q G. A. L Phimmer 8871 words
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Advertisement32 1936-05-13 15 \lAi^^6Jd o^otcz «?_^s. ■A^mZ "fc^fl* A?\u|/ <- 7 fl_k. *Sa 3*^ >!.____ "_U_iw a < /TWrn A'l i--A_s__T/ Ay V_____./ iSmmmJmm*! z_f < fry __fe% \mmmmmmmmmmm\^mmm\m^mmm^Smml^^^^^^^v^ \>ft IJ Vk t?VM ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD. LONDON. ENGLAND.32 words
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1204 1936-05-13 16 SEVERAL CLOSE FINISHES LIKEL Y 88 Horses To Face Tape SCRATCHINGS LIMITED TO ELEVEN (By "Bookie") QUITE a different bunch of horses to those which ran on Saturday will be seen at Bukit Timah this afternoon when the second day's races of the Singapore1,204 words
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Article, Illustration35 1936-05-13 16 THE RA. GOAL in danger during yesterday's First Division match against Che Malays at Anson Road Stadium. The Gunners goalkeeper has left his charge and a defender has dropped back into the goalmouth. Free PressFree Press - 35 words
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Article320 1936-05-13 16 Race No 1 1. LITTLE MISS X 2. Spot White 3. Iscult's Daughter Race No. 2 I. NIMERO TREIZE 2. Smeartown 3. Wait-And-See Race No. 3 1. TWINKLING LYES 2. Comma 3. Army Contractor Race No. 4 1. ABBOT'S TEMPTARatc No :> 1. HEART'S CONTENT 2.320 words
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Article700 1936-05-13 16 MALAYS CONFOUND THEIR CRITICS Beat R.A. With Only Ten ivi en (Bv Nimrod) Malays 2; RA. CRITICS were confounded and the mrmlMis ol lie \».,i r Council justifiably gave a perk to their raps and themselves on thc back for the Mala>s, plujrfchj lh ten men, yesterday beat thc R.A.,700 words
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Advertisement88 1936-05-13 16 '\J]jn%wr way »n hoi water means _-< j, 1 iMjjjr >;A no lukewarm taps to >|f' /.;>■ J j 6 |k cutting down thc XS '^$< Sm ll |B I BB* w '«cn you aren't want* -1» TJaWh &L%* w bcn water needs f|:# ll-^ home- yours included You'll find88 words
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