The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 June 1936
1936-06-25
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Title Section18 1936-06-25 1 The Singapore Free Pres AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,888. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 193 C. 10 CENTS.18 words
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490 1936-06-25 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Sharp Encounter: y banking Retreats mmmmi____-__-__m___--__-_w_-__---m__________m MAJOR ENGAGEMENT EXPECTED TO TAKE PLAGE ANY MOMENT No Compromise Attitude By Both Sides Hong Kong, June 24. DELIABLE Chinese reports from Changsha, capital of Hunan, state that the first real clash m theReuter - 490 words
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Article30 1936-06-25 1 Rome, June 21. An Italo-German commercial agr^ement has been reached, according to an official statement, and will be signed on Wednesday. No details are avail- able.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 30 words
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286 1936-06-25 1 BRITISH SOLDIERS ON MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE Peiping, June 24. TWO privates m the Worcestershire Regiment, H. Hunt and D. Cook, appeared before the British Consular Court this morning charged with the manslaughter of a Japanese officer called Sasaki and causing bodily harm to another286 words
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Article167 1936-06-25 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - "UNLAWFUL ATTACKS" ON HER VESSELS New Customs "Incident" Reported Tientsin, June 24. THE Japanese Consulate has made representation to the Chinese authorities concerning another incident m which a Chinese Customs cruiser is alleged to have fired on a Japanese vessel on June 21 while it was167 words
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Article163 1936-06-25 1 LOWER BANK RATES IN* BOTH COUNTRIES No Indication Of Sound Finances London, June 24. THE reduction m the Netherlands bank rate which follows yesterday's similar ac:ion by the French central institution, has not surprised foreign exchange operators who regard the measure as purely orthodox mReuter - 163 words
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Article208 1936-06-25 1 London, June 24. IT is understood that Haile Selassie will probably go to Geneva and may address the Assembly on behalf of his country. It is learned that the Emperor's object m asking Mr. Eden to visit him was to inform him of the attitudeReuter - 208 words
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199 1936-06-25 1 BRITAIN WANTS TIN CONTROL TO BE CONTINUED APPEAL TO SIAM TO COME INTO LINE Statement By Mr. Ormsby-Gore i Minion. June 24. IN the House of Commons Lieut. Commander P. G. Agnew, (Un., Camborne), asked whether the signatories and the Siamese Government had yet considered extension of the tin controlReuter - 199 words
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Article25 1936-06-25 1 Batavia, June M The native rubber duty has been Increased from 34 :o 35 guilders per 100 kilograms dry as from today ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article57 1936-06-25 1 BANGKOK TRAMWAY CHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent.! Bangkok, June 24. r pHE Department of Public Municipal Works has asked the Siam Electric Corporation operating the Bangkok tramways to submit proposals for the substitution of trolley buses m certain portions of their system. Thc corporation has now submitted a scheme after57 words
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Advertisement101 1936-06-25 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. I TONIGHT minnu emm I sp «i AL DA JI« ER 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Q 4J m|dnight ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE NEW PROGRAMME BY THE COWAN BAILEY REVUE cowan r^«^-^^^^^rrs E 7^ E DAV,S FIRST PERFORMANCE101 words
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Advertisement114 1936-06-25 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. ADELPHI lip HOTEL (ROOF-GARDEN) TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE RELLER BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE. WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR A MORE ELABORATE MEAL. THE ADELPHI GRILL LS RENOWNED FOR ITS EXCELLENT FOOI>114 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter217 1936-06-25 2 A SUBORDINATE THANKS THE FREE PRESS— UNFOR TUNA TE "INAR TICULA TES "—DID GOVERNMENT MAKE A CONVENIENCE OF "HONEST JOHN" GOVERNMENT'S SUSPICIOUS READINESS— TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT— MERCANTILE CLERKS LOOK TO GOVERNMENT lfjsdl;fjls To The Editor, Sir. It is not often that I have the honour217 words
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Article80 1936-06-25 2 Young Chinese Killed On Grove Road Another cycling tragedy occurred last evening on Grove Road between Katong and Ember Road, when a young Chinese cyclist was knocked down by a car. It would appear that m attempting to overtake a car. he was hit by another car coming80 words
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Article100 1936-06-25 2 The following ties have been arranged for today m the Singapore lawn tennis championships: Men's Open Singles S. Stewart vs. S. Wakiya. R. F. C. Markham vs. Chung Thutt Pitt. Woon Chow Tat vs. A. D. Anderson. Dr. Chia Teck Yam vs S. Murakami. S. Y. Alsagoff100 words
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Article32 1936-06-25 2 Mr. Ronald Worthy Giblin, of 69. Courtfield Gardens. South Kensington, chairman of the Kombok < F.M.S.) Rubber Co.. and a former director of the Royal Survey Department of Siam left £12.261 (net £11,690).32 words
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Article236 1936-06-25 2 Truly Delightful Film At The Pavilion "If I told him, his career would have gone up m smoke." This is the hinge on which "hangs "The Unguarded Hour" which opened at the Pavilion last night. The whole picture is steeped m a legal atmosphere, but the brilliant wit,236 words
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Article35 1936-06-25 2 London, June 22. In the English Sculling Championship, over the Putney-Mortlake course of about AH miles. Lou Barry beat Ted Phelps (the holder I by ten lengths m 24 minutes, 50 seconds.35 words
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Advertisement110 1936-06-25 2 Meyer Mansion (North Bridge Road) more and more becomes a miniature centre of MILLINERY fashion. Ladies' dresses, jumpers, bags and Novelties are exhibited m such variety that many are surprised to find this selection at our somewhat "out of the way" address. Our prices are "SALE" values; astonishing how cheap110 words
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Advertisement183 1936-06-25 2 FOR SALE. 1935 AUSTIN 12 4 TOURER. DONE 13.000 at 27 m.p.g.. Town work. Serviced every 1,000. $1,200 asked. $900 already offered. Ring 5221. Extension 308. TO LET. BACHELOR APARTMENTS (Bedroom, bathroom and lounge) fully furnished, with telephone, garage and tennis court, available m Tanglin district. Cool situation. Rental, Including183 words
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Advertisement544 1936-06-25 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. SKIN TISSUE CREAM. Harriet Hubbard Ayer. A beneficial treatment for your skin. Combined with gentle massage exercises, this rich cream aids m replenishing wasted tissue; m toning and strengthening the muscles. Correct massage instructions are enclosed m each package. MEDICAL HALL LIMITED, Chemists. SOARD AND RESIDENCE SEA- FRONT544 words
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Advertisement550 1936-06-25 2 Tlbe sinoaporc Jfrec Stress Head Office. Cecil Street. Singapore Phone 5471 (5 line* 0 extensions to all department TH: "Times" Mngapore. Kuala Lumpur Oflice: 25, Java Street Phone: 3683. I Penang Oflice: 12, BKhop Mre*t |'r, un Phone: 1477 London Office: 4t/4» Fleet Street. la>ndun E.C. 4. Phone: Central 300K—550 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous186 1936-06-25 2 1 Dairy Of The Day High Water: 2.02 am. 8.9 ft., 3.05 p.m. 8.1 ft. Sports Soccer: Div. 2 Middlesex vs. R.A.F. ai Seletar; G. S. League Monopolies vs. Immigration at F. and Ns.; F. Mercantile Inst. vs. Mental Hospital at M.H. Cinemas ALHAMBRA Annie Oakley with Barbara Stanwyck CAPITOL186 words
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2575 1936-06-25 3 Why The Republics Has Succeeded PART PLAYED BY CHIANG Mr. J. A. Black Addresses Singapore Rotarians rpilK history of China from the rebellion that led to thc downfall of fe the Manchu Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic m 19! 1 up to the2,575 words
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Article111 1936-06-25 3 Chinese W r ho Were Found Hanging Mr W. G. Porter, the Coroner, reI turned a verdict oi suicide by hanging. yesterday at the inquest on Lai Sin. a coolie employed m the Ice Works, at Outram Road, who was found hanging on June 19. A verdict of111 words
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Article59 1936-06-25 3 Not The Way To Celebrate King's Birthday By way of celebrating the Kings Birthday and a Chinese holiday which coincided with the occasion. 14 Chines 0 truck coolies got together and played a game of pakow." Their celebrations cost them $5 each yesterday when they were fined59 words
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Article, Illustration993 1936-06-25 3 Effect Of Prospect Of Lifting Sanctions j IT is pleasant to report a welcome revival ol business m the local market during the past week and, although v'lare prices show no marked advances, there has been a decided improvement m the volume of business done993 words
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Article122 1936-06-25 3 Brother Is News Editor Of Daily Mirror It is not generally known m Malaya i writes the Egoist" m the Times ot j Malaya, that Sir Shenton Thomas has a link with the Press m that his third i brother (younger) is a London journ- i i122 words
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Article103 1936-06-25 3 Stole Clothing From A Run k a low An admontt the WCOOd trate. Mr. T 1) Hi a made yesterday to W earOld Eurasian who CUB t UP s tenet on a ehari eiothing to the total Court Inspe. r Ml that at abm\: 7 .>103 words
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Article233 1936-06-25 3 Steamer Which Was Sunk In MM lliine Kong. June I The wreck which D the harbour bed sue. days ago nis WUSU Identified by mm i- t ii.it <»i the Pak Shin .1 stc im< sank at her mooi ltMMi md w.us never raised The Pak233 words
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Article47 1936-06-25 3 The tngagemenl li announced between Thomas Arthur Str HSc Malayan F t< s- Bl OB "1 the laid Rev w Bail; ng, BI) 1 CMi n corse, and Mn Bti mi ol Edinburgh, and Maureen, daughter o! Mr mil |f| Stewart Porti Valley. Phila delphia and Belfast.47 words
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Advertisement34 1936-06-25 3 IJPPKB REME UIIMAMM 1 A REAL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THE BETTER CLASS GOODS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES: i WATCHES and CLOCKS I JEWELLERY SILVERWARE SMOKER REQUISITE etc. j RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. i I34 words
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Advertisement207 1936-06-25 3 Went m less than a week She raH* that n.rti a t»»"t Ullv DOM U-t-i H "lit < Jin t N"H 'IMI-IMO yotirw'lf hobling an «>i<l offi-mh r Int,- n tinner an<l ttitimh. gloafmi? -\<r .nr con«pie><t. mi«l saving it n h««tj I Kvmi Iht letUT am not a Itad207 words
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Article, Illustration1079 1936-06-25 4 VISCOUNT CECIL - VISCOUNT CECIL Important New Proposal By IT has constantly been said that public opinion is the life-blood of the League of Nations. The basis on which the whole movement for peace is founded is that the common people throughout the world desire peace, that they are1,079 words
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Article734 1936-06-25 4 Two New Elements TTWO new elements have been found which occupy a place of their own apart from the rest. Their distinction is that they do not lie within the established Table of the Elements, or fill any of the few gaps m734 words
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Article, Illustration43 1936-06-25 4 AUSTRALIA STREAMLINES TOO— Australia has just built, as counterpart to England's "Silver Jubilee" locomotive, a "South Australia Centenary" engine to overhaul the crack expresses between Adelaide and Melbourne. It has a tremendous tractive effort. The radiator effect m front acts as smoke deflecter.43 words
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Article395 1936-06-25 4 Startling Revelations •TOE nation-wide house -to-houts survey of overcrowding. involved visiting 6.500.000 h< under the provisions of the Housing Act, 1935. by every local authority m England has now ended According lo returns so far receive 6,431,464 houses have be< n wit^d and 247.884 have been395 words
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Article40 1936-06-25 4 Among those present It the r tion on June 8, given by Mr Er Assistam Secretary ol the Overset! League, m hcnour of Sir Hugh Knatchbull Hugessen prior to his departure ll China as British Ambassador. wa» Sir Laurence Guillemard.40 words
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Article229 1936-06-25 4 Interesting Collection For Sale THE Earl of Warwick, a prospective Hollywood film star, has sent to a London auction room for sale on June 17 a rare array of drawings by Old Masters, the existence of which was unsuspected by experts I until a year or so ago.229 words
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Article97 1936-06-25 4 Girl Gliders Istanbul, June 10. MUCH publicised here are the activities of the "Turkish Bird" Association which trains Turkish boys and girls to be gliders and also aims at making young Turkey air-minded. All schools have b»>en urged to Join m the movement by the Commi tee97 words
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Article57 1936-06-25 4 SUNDERLAND QUAY DUES REDUCED In the hope of attracting more bunkering trade, the Sunderland Corporation have reduced the quay dues to lfed per net registered ton for either coal or oil. This is a lower chare than that made on the Tvne. and tho only port on the North-East Coast57 words
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Advertisement68 1936-06-25 4 YOUR BEAUTY SOAP __WWWWW_______-oS On Sale Everywhere. Retail Price lOcts. APB 1 Ummmt^mmm^^^^m^m^a^mmamm^m m mm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m t YOU WOULD NOT I Thai a trip to Bali and back, including a three days stop at this wonderful fc^^k. island, can be made within one week. Wm 9 realise the possibilities68 words
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Advertisement70 1936-06-25 4 i m KSp%vv Am -^y f* HF'VS?- J Ll *',-A. 9 \j-'-~^ /"V I^* i^E *wt wSr*~**^^3k m_\ ..m MHBESLMimLTw:. .Ummr v S-- Sj Br^-s'. ■.■j^m__Wm_\W *m H&.«re^ •-ii.iSfiSill Hb J^b s v, SRS^I _Wt___)____W _^_^Bi..yyy. y, y*&iir Red friction surface RUBBER/CANVAS TRANSMISSION BELTING "Copper Queen" m your plant means70 words
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Article, Illustration83 1936-06-25 5 kjdfjkdfdsjfdkf CONTINUED HOURS of blazing sunshine m the first real heat-wave of summer caused the Welsh Harp at Hendon to dry up. The dried bed of the Welsh Harp, is here seen from the Edgware Road, at Hendon. i...v ,„»,T motor VAN equipped with a complete telephone-exchange, has been put83 words
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Advertisement87 1936-06-25 5 B-WwrnSSSa bk royal j<gfe S3 BAKERY |gS fig .M.UUT... Kg ,-^fef; The Royai Bakpry at^s3 art %ii* renowned for cakes and <S> a T&JI^H confections of quality and J J^p^ great variety. Come and f < iffljffl. have a cake chat with us. «22g We ".II '".roduce you to -y^87 words
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908 1936-06-25 6 Mr. W. Leggatt Interviewed In Colombo WHAT L S. P. HAS DONE IN THIS COUNTRY "We Are Ready To Co-operate" Colombo, June 16. CEYLON planters who are now actively connected with the formation of a Planters' Only Society had an opportunity last night of908 words
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481 1936-06-25 6 "Will Be Of Great Value On Calcutta, June 15. TN my message of June 8 I stated that as a last effort we would A ascend the Main Rongbuk Glacier to prospect the west side of North Col, writes Mr. Hugh Ruttledge, leader481 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-06-25 6 AN EXPEDITION of Italian troops leaving Addis Ababa m motor-lorries for outlying districts where the natives were reported to be m revolt against the Italian administration. Note the barbed wire defences on left.33 words
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Article115 1936-06-25 6 The death of a well-known Eurasian lsdy occurred on Friday at Penang when Mrs. C. M. M. Jeremiah pass-d l away. Decea-ed was 63 and leaves one son, Mr. J. M. Jeremiah of the staff of i Messrs. Pritchard and Co., Ltd ai daughter, Mrs. J. D. Maartenz, of Ch'aswood115 words
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Article135 1936-06-25 6 CHINA -DENMARK IN ONE WEEK CONSULS QUICK DASH »HOME Penang, June 22. FLYING home to Copenhagen the Danish Consul at Hong Kong. Mr. K. Neckelman. passed through Penang this week-end. Mr. Neckelman's long flight began m Hong Kong last Friday when he caught the Dorado for Penang. Ke r ached135 words
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Article116 1936-06-25 6 Not Sorry To I^eave The Beach 'From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, June 22. Mr V W. W. S. Purcell sat as magistrate here for the last time today, when Mr. T. A. Chilcott. Chief Court Inspector, on behalf of the court officials, thanked him116 words
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Article105 1936-06-25 6 Lawyer Marries Student Friend <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 22. A romance which started m London six years ago culminated m the i marriage today, before Mr J Calder Registrar of Marriages, of Mr. P T He. the Taiping lawyer, and Miss Angelina Yuen, of Kuala105 words
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Article84 1936-06-25 6 Agenda For Friday's Meeting The Municipal Commissioners will meet on Friday, when Mr. 'G. E N. Oehlers. nominee of the Eurasian Association, will take his seat. The ordinary meeting will be followed by a special meeting to consider a proposed amendment to the building by-laws; and by a84 words
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Article529 1936-06-25 6 MANAGER TREASURER CHARGED Keppel Bus Company's Affairs THE membership of the Keppel Bus Co., said to be an un registered concern, formed the subject of two char which were made against its manager and treasurer m u„ second magistrate's court yesterday. THE CORONATION Singapore Celebrations Under Discussion 1 The Executive529 words
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Article60 1936-06-25 6 St Andrew's Church I scene nt a pr. day when Dr I D 0 Officer Kir.: i -a Honor New z aland, n The br away ov her m >!her I and nded by Lac son. The bride*? i i by Mr (i \V CI btSt m.m There wt the60 words
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Advertisement50 1936-06-25 6 ■1 Notice of Removal jb Pi pleasure m announcing that June 29--move into more commodious >-to -date premises BRAS BAS AH ROAD NEXT TO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ts are kindly asked to note that m of this removal there will be no business ransactions on June 27 28. ■US. Shimura Co.50 words
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Advertisement29 1936-06-25 6 AEROPLANE BRAND SWEETENED FULL __M w tur CREAM jraiJLlV HEALTHY AND INVIGORATING. WELCOME IN EVERY HOME SOLE IMPORTERS. MITSUBISHI SHOJI KAISHA, LTD. UNION BUILDING, SINGAPORE. TEL. 5977 TO 5979.29 words
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1457 1936-06-25 7 AND NO LOANS TO BE GIVEN TO ITALY Working Hand In Hand With France LONDON, JUNE 24. rpHE LABOUR MOTION OF CENSURE OF THE GOVERN--1 MKNT'S FOREIGN POLICY WAS DEFEATED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS LATE LAST NIGHT BY 384 VOTES TO 170, A GOVERNMENTReuter; British Wireless - 1,457 words
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585 1936-06-25 7 FRANCES POLICY IN FACE OF GERMAN MENACE REMAINS FAITHFUL TO COLLECTIVE SECURITY But Defences Must Be Maintained Paris, June 23. "The continuation of sanctions could not be more than a symbolic gesture without real effectiveness," declared M. Delbos, the Foreign Minister, m the Chamber of Deputies tonight. The raising of585 words
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Article51 1936-06-25 7 The following notice has been received from the American Consulate General m Singapore: The President of the United States on June 20 issued a proclamation revoking his proclamation of neutrality of Oct. 5 admonishing American citizen§ that travel on Italian and Ethiopan vessels would be at their own51 words
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Advertisement324 1936-06-25 7 WHAT'S ON TONIGHT AT SINGAPORE'S LEADING THEATRES— I PAVILION) ICAPITOLI |ALHAMBRA| I 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 I FRANCHOT TONE ls a P^ture that must A stage aiM j Screen Attraction (of "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY") n At U ual Cinema PHcCS 9 Editor S. FREE324 words
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906 1936-06-25 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1936. The Vote Of Censure yHAT the vote ot no confident m the British Governmen should have been defeated by substantial majority m the Housi of Commons will have caused nt surprise to those bearing m min< the proportional representation o the various906 words
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Article193 1936-06-25 8 Dr. <Mrs.» Margaret Aikin has been appointed to act temporarily as Lady Medical Officer, Ipoh District Hospital. The marriage arranged between Mr. James Percival de Courcy Hamilton and Miss Elizabeth Millicent Oldfield will be solemnised at St. Georse's Church. Penang, on July 31. The wedding took place193 words
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Article64 1936-06-25 8 Tuesday, June 23. i In the morning His Excellency took 'he salute at the parade held on the Padang m honour of H.M. The King's Birthday In the afternoon His Excellency and Mrs. Small gave a Garden Party at Government House. Wednesday. June 24. His Excellency presided at64 words
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Article610 1936-06-25 8 Thc (heat Ha r nar do Family Lifting Children Out Of Tlu Shadow Tic f'ositi'in Akuul Dintnr Jackets IMAGINE supplying breakfast, dinner and tea for a family of 8.300 children; think of the bread and butter, the meat, fish and milk needed. Think Unwise of one610 words
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Article906 1936-06-25 8 QLD Betsy was crossing a lonely moor when she stumbled and injured her ankle. She was beginning to crawl toward her cottage 'when a young labourer oilered assistance. "What's your name then?" said Betsy, after she was y ensconced m her deep armchau. "Clement." said the young labourer. "Well.906 words
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Advertisement310 1936-06-25 8 I CALDBECO^WS 111 BY SPECIAL Wfc "^W TO H.M THE APPOIMMFNI KINC; Ol SIAM BK WISE TO SELECT A GIKT TH \T "PLEASETH HIM THAT GIVo AND HIM THAT TAKES*' AND KOR A TRULY KINT AND WOKTUV GIKT A GIKT OK BEAUTY AND UTILITY VISIT DE SILVA S for tis310 words
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Advertisement30 1936-06-25 8 i For INSURANCE AGAINST SICKNESS Ut DISEASE Apply to the GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS I SINGAPORE. PHONE 6480. m30 words
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650 1936-06-25 9 OFFICER SAYS HIS SIGNAL WAS MISTAKEN Evidence At Inquest On R.A.F. Empire Day Tragedy At Penang MIS AD VENTURE VERDICT RETURNED (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 24. "W/E find that the four men who were killed met their deaths by misadventure due to a collision m the air while650 words
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Article, Illustration64 1936-06-25 9 IH()ISAM)S OF MEMBERS of the Crols de leu (French Fascist organisation) and other followers of the Rfrht, thc Army and t£ G ovemmi t OOk part ,n the annual celebrations m Paris en aa n of Arcs day Pic«ure shows. < ohmel dc la IWr,uc n turning salutes as he64 words
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506 1936-06-25 9 Convention Drafting The Party Platform Philadelphia, June >4. THE Democratic Convention adjourned at a late hour until ftiis evening. It is understood the first draft of the party election platform due for consideration tomorrow failed to satisfy the party leaders. Foreign affairs and Federal regulationReuter - 506 words
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128 1936-06-25 9 CALLING AT MARSEILLES AS USUAL Red Flag Now Flying From 68 Ships London, June 24. "FHE P. and O. sailings to and from Mars Miles are not being altered despite the French Government's warning to foreign vessels not to call owing to128 words
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Article33 1936-06-25 9 Paris, June 23. EIGHT people were killed and 19 injured at a level crossing when the Paris-Cherbourg express crashed into a charabanc containing 28 excursion- ists. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 33 words
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Article71 1936-06-25 9 allowed passengers and baggage, mails anci perishable cargo to be landed, aft r which the stay-in strike began. Celegates of t:io men's unions have forbidden the men to touch the ship's wme but th -y ma? eat the crew's provisions. A later message from St. Nazaire states that the armamentReuter - 71 words
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Article46 1936-06-25 9 Marconi Appointed Honorary Rear-Admiral Rome, 'June 24. Commendatore Marconi has been appointed Hon. Rear-Admiral of the Italian Navy; Sir Aldo Castellani a lieut. General m the Army Medical Corps and Baron Aloisi an Hon. RearAdmiral. These are listed among the war honours.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 46 words
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Article58 1936-06-25 9 London, June 23. Th* Under-Secretary for Air, Sir Philip Bassoon, stated m the House of Commons that certain possibilities with regard to the West Coast ol Africa came under consideration m the discussion of the various air rates with the South African Minister of Defence. Mr. O.British Wireless - 58 words
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Article24 1936-06-25 9 Berlin, June 24. The death has occurred here of the State Secretary at the Foreign Office. Herr von Buelow. Reuter Wireless.24 words
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Article32 1936-06-25 9 Collision Between French Naval Seaplanes Cherbourg, June 24. A naval lieutenant and four pilots were killed m a formation flight over Haineville today when two naval sea- Reuter planes collided.—Reuter - 32 words
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Article42 1936-06-25 9 Rome, June 24. IT is learned that no Italian troops have yet been withdrawn from Libya. It is stated that the additional troops there will be withdrawn when Britain withdraws her Home Fleet froiV the Mediterranean. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 42 words
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274 1936-06-25 9 DEPENDS ON AGREEMENT WITH BRITAIN AND JAPAN London, June 24. THE new Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Yoshida, interviewed by Reuter, laughingly disclaimed the rumours that he had come specially charged to work for an Anglo- Japanese entente. He must first examine the whole fieldReuter; British Wireless - 274 words
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422 1936-06-25 9 Ball To Commemorate Albuehra TTHE red-striped blue trousers, whit" jackets md red cummerbunds of the warrant officers. ronffMJtfl pi asmgly Ith the more simple whit- uniforms of the non-commissioned officers ol the Middlesex Regiment, at the Victoria Memorial Hail last night the oeeutoa btlng UM422 words
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Article, Illustration39 1936-06-25 9 PRINCK FKROINANO. the exKaiser's grandson who has been m the lulled States for many years, has obtained a commercial pilot's rertificale. He has been uorkinu at the Ford factories for a long time, but bas now joined I'aii-American Aiiways.39 words
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Article104 1936-06-25 9 SAAR GETS A TASTE OF NAZIISM Fourteen Sentenced By People's Court Berlin. June 24. THE People's Court at Frankfort-on-Main has sentenced 14 persons from the Saar region to penal servitude ranging from two to nine years. and to loss of civil rights, for alleged high treasonReuter Wireless - 104 words
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Article58 1936-06-25 9 Posthumous Award To Gallant Doctor London, June 24. The Albert Medal m gold has been posthumously awarded to Dr. M> Uy m I recognition of his conspicuous gallantry during the disorders In Addis Ababa m May In his effort! to rescu British and other nationals, and wounded Abyssinians.Reuter Wireless - 58 words
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Article46 1936-06-25 9 lamdon. June tt. Lord William Cecil. Bishop of Exeter, died today. a«ed TS. He was the son of Lord Salisbury the lamou.s Prime Minister during the last century, and the bro her of the preoit Marquis and Viscount Cecil. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 46 words
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Article76 1936-06-25 9 No Necessity For Flying Ix>w During Training London. June 23. In normal circumstances it should not be neeOOaary for aircraft to fly low over shipping during training, declared sir Philip Bam ion, replying to a question m the House of Commons concerning yesterday s mishapReuter Wireless - 76 words
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Article25 1936-06-25 9 London. June 24. The death i.s announced oj Sir Cvrll Kendall Butler, chairman of the Siamese Tin Mining syndicate.— ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Advertisement16 1936-06-25 9 HANDSOME E.P.N.S. TANKARD CAPACITY WL jl SPECIAL PRICES i PRICE 6. 50 EACH. AND COMPANY LIMITED16 words
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530 1936-06-25 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. June 24 The aßove are dealers' middle prices; jobbers, margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Pall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c, 1944-64 118 8 118*4 Funding Loan,530 words
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Article180 1936-06-25 10 June 20 22 23. American Can Com. 133 1 134% ***** American Telephone and Telegraph 167 169*2 169 Atcheson Railroad 77 4 79 7734 Chesapeak 59 3 4 60 59% Dupont 149 15OVs 150V 4 Firestone 28%' 30 29% General Electric 38% 39 38V 2 General Motors180 words
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Article197 1936-06-25 10 Hong Kong, June 15. Four people were hurt when a fishing boat was pursued and fired upon by an unknown junk shortly alter leaving Ha Mi early on Saturday morning. They were Fung Shing-mee. 55. Fung Fuk-tsan. 30, Ho Sze. 52-year-old married woman, and Li Sze, 23-year-old197 words
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Article83 1936-06-25 10 Members of the Clerical Union are reminded of the 16th Anniversary Dinner to be held at the Club Grounds. Rangoon Road, on Saturday at 730 p.m. Intending diners who have not seen the dinner circular are requested to send m their names and subscription to the hon. general83 words
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Article200 1936-06-25 10 By arrangement with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is ahle to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service of commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This *8 the first occasion on which a newspaper published m Mak/a has200 words
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Article209 1936-06-25 10 j From London 5.30 p. m. June 24 RUBBER: Firm. London Spot: 7» 2 d. 7 9 16d. Previously 7 7 16d 7>>d August: 7» 2 d. 75 B d. Previously: 7».d 7 V 6d Oct. -Dec: 7 9 16d. 7 11 lGd. Previously: 7 9 16d209 words
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Article75 1936-06-25 10 From London 5.30 p. m. June 24 Tin: Firm. Cash: £185 7s. 6d. Previously: Firm at £184 17s. 6d. Three months: £182 ss. Previously: £181 7s. 6d New York Tin: 42 75 Previously: 42.37. Copper: Settlement-. £36 17s. 6d. Previously: £36 17s. 6d Gold: Yesterday: £6 18s.75 words
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Article83 1936-06-25 10 j I London Closing Quotations June 24 I Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 141.21 76' 8 76 New York tx/£ 4.88 23 5.023 8 5.0 P. Amsterdam Guilders to 12.91 7.42> 4 7 40»^ Hong Kon p er dollar83 words
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Article213 1936-06-25 10 1 June 24 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 214 332 London, 3 months' sight 2|4 3|32 London, 60 days' sight 214 1 16 London, 30 days' sight 2|4 1!16 London, demand 24 1132 London. T.T. 2|4 1132 Lyons. Paris, demand 882 Hamburg, demand 142 > New York,213 words
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Article1098 1936-06-25 10 Fraser and Co.'s List WEDNESDAY, SVUtt 24, IMS. MINING Buyers Sellers. Anipat Tin f4s) 4s bd 5s c.d. A,aui Kumbang i£) 27s 2&> Austral Malay 67s bd st# fed < Ayer Hitam (5m 14. t*d l.> oU Ayer Weng (fl; 1.40 1.50 Bangrin Tin 13*1,098 words
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Article86 1936-06-25 10 June N Buyers Sellers Gambier 5 00 Java Cube 8.25 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 16 00 Black Pepper 8.00 Copra, Sundried 520 Copra, mixed 4yo Small Flake Tapioca 4.00 R. B. Siam No 1 per koyan 1.10 Banja Jelotong G 50 Sarawak Jelotong 0 2586 words
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Article63 1936-06-25 10 Tribute To Southampton Docks Pioneer "AU gr at pioneers hay-> not only blazed the trails ot progress, but h built the roads and loday we want lv nour here one whose foresight, imagination and courage has caused this great dock to be bVllt. I m an Sir63 words
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97 1936-06-25 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association June 14, 1'! 10. k noon |Ju\rrs J* No. I X U S I .o FA y ii KOH Jul IX RSS |)uti l i July B M il .June I 7 7 IGct per Jb. NOW Yrrk Bp s lb lore rail this r97 words
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Article, Illustration473 1936-06-25 11 Winning Contract &\\tat\QUA Gau* Duvid Burnstinc, Michael Gottlieb Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence. HELPING YOUR OPPONENTS JMORTH and South felt pretty proud of their bidding m the hand shown b c 1 ow. We473 words
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Advertisement528 1936-06-25 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve528 words
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Advertisement521 1936-06-25 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, Al SIR All A AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of e5 each C 3,000 000 Reserve Fund U3.00U.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors BSjOOOyOOO HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishops"ate. Lond.m EC I Agencies and Branches Alor Star Iloilo Saigon521 words
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Miscellaneous574 1936-06-25 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Singapore— ZHl I 710 surprise item. i. mw- a mt o 725 Dance music. Owned and operated by Radio Service 735 The Philip Whiteway Ensemble. Co. ol Malaya Ltd.) 745 From Peak to pic A sfcudy IT m summer contrasts. Wavelcngth-49.9 metre* 8 20 Gre€nwich time574 words
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Article224 1936-06-25 12 Lord Runciman's Offer Of Ship Lord Runciman. entertaining shipowners on board his yacht Sunbeam a at Blyth. Northumberland, stated tha, he was willing to take the initiative m dedicating a sailing vessel for Lpr» m fit. seamen if other shipowners were willing to join m the enterprise. h224 words
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Article1177 1936-06-25 12 Development Scheme To Cost £12,000,000 DOCKS, WAREHOUSES AND EQUIPMENT j/^VER £12,000,000 i.s to be spent by the Port of London Authority m carrying out a comprehensive scheme to improve all parts of the port. The Authority has had under consideration the phenomenal increase that has1,177 words
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Article47 1936-06-25 12 Mr Yeo Oon Keong. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Yeo Choon Chiat, of Batu Annam, was married at Batu Annam last week to Miss Tan Beng. daughter' of Mr and Mrs. Tan Luan. of Gemas Mr Liow Kee Tiat. of Singapore, was the master of ceremonies.47 words
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Article62 1936-06-25 12 Opened H\ Thr m I Serrel;ir\ I S;r John Sim I went by day to open He gave It the i VIII. Pier, whi specially aul I The pier six winters I 000. It will I holidaymak n I sent btrthact After Sir J..62 words
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Article61 1936-06-25 12 Increase Of IS t ml. In I Authority Income I N»'t income I activities ot the I Authority Incr mi I the year eroded A I ,come lor the I isl2 147 .7 Li *:l' I I which 12.731 I ducted lor op I 9*JM,7M I CI61 words
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Advertisement445 1936-06-25 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated tn F.M.S.) L TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. T ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. ra^mmmmWmmmmmmmmmm CANADIAN MClffIC (Incorporated ln England) THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES **a HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTINENTAL445 words
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Advertisement138 1936-06-25 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE OF Still M.S By Fortnightly Passenger Stramtr Between Rangoon. Tort Marseilles, Palma mnd Fnclsstf HOMEWARD MHJMQI Port of Disembarkation Pl>mo«lfc I rue* R»n|o»s i SAGAING Ju BURMA YOMA PEGU CHINDWIN 1* BHAMO AMARAPooi A SAGAING BURMA YOMO PEGU KSMMENDIM CHINDWIN (alls London Through Passage Rates ,rtlfl fares138 words
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Miscellaneous580 1936-06-25 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm Thursday 7.45 am Alor Star: Mon. to Frl.* 7.45 am Saturday 7.45 a.m. and 7pm Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m.' 7 pjn Kiang. Kuala Llpis, Port Swettenham. Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* Tpm Kota Bahru. Kuala Kri580 words
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Miscellaneous119 1936-06-25 12 SINGAPOR/; HARBQI Ships alongside thr Uh. lr cv expected i„ Ea*t Wharf (Batraaee Kumsann U Main Wharf (Entrance Soudan .3; Q 15; Ajax 13; X Preussen 9; Bm Empire Dock (Kntr..,,,,. < Steel Btafa* r M Phemius 34; N Silindoenn 38 Empire Dock I straw* Hosang. Slrd West Wharf (Kntr..,,,,-119 words
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Advertisement424 1936-06-25 13 W I V fcl^^H I I -^f^^Sm_^_^^Ummmt jm^^^^^^^^^^^mmWssW^ Jum!mM~^^ > *^»^T"^^ Wij i^^B* rgflb ■>|«^ r^^ M pa C) 7 BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Tonnage Spore. Tonnage S "re 1936. inns.' •SOMALI 6.81 July 1 RHTTTAM o. 1936 CHITH.L J5.000 jg fi C^ Z&. S424 words
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Advertisement591 1936-06-25 13 McALISTER C 0. 9 LTD. AND REDUCED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Gnqiand.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer p uc sails SK op 2Snw»U. avrc f^? 00 Rdam591 words
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Advertisement1136 1936-06-25 13 m^ mam^^^^^^^^ m^'^^mmmmmmt^ m j_f_^_^_^_^_^_^ «^^B '^^^J^^^^M F^r^^^B SHIPPING SS. Sffl 1 22P 1 S- JSE J?'?" !S Ua Khlow Steam-hip Co., (1922) LU. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The (unard White 'Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd.1,136 words
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Advertisement665 1936-06-25 14 K. P. M. CREMER— Thursday, June 25, Hong Kong. Swatow and Amoy. GEN. V. D. HElJDEN— Thursday. June 25, Letong. Kramat. Maras. Tarempa, Genting, Poeloe-Pandjang, Serassan and Midal. TlNOMBO— Thursday. June 25, Selat-Pandjang. Bengkalis, Soengei-Pak-r.ing. Siak and Pakan-Baroe. REYNST— Thursday. June i\ Cheribon (not for passengers), Semaranj, Sourabaya, Boeleleng, \mpenan,665 words
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Advertisement593 1936-06-25 14 <m,mmmmmimmmmmm^^mmmmmimmmmmimmmammmi^m^mmmm^mßammmm^^^mmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm JWt WW\\\Wto^mm__mL____\_rA r*^^! I w4l_ REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS TO NAPLES— GENOA— MARSEILLES VU Penang, Colombo, Bombay, Sues, Port Said, Alexandria on the Famous PRESIDENT LINERS AU outside stateroomsExcellent cuisine Swimming bath talking motion pictures. Three days stopover m Egypt. Arrive Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. New York. PRESIDENT POLK June593 words
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Advertisement508 1936-06-25 14 1 0. S. K. LINE FOR EAST, SOUTH AND WEST AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA t Santos Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durb w Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro, Santo* Montevideo London Maru Buenos Aires via L Marques. Durban j U i East London, Algoa Bay and C Town Liverpool Maru508 words
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Article1066 1936-06-25 15 Imperial College Success At Reading OXFORD CREW TO THE FORE PROGRAMME ol 87 races m one day a record lor any English re;atta was successfully carried through it Reading on Saturday, thanks to exellent arrangements, and the wholehearted co-operation of the hundreds if competitors. The last race1,066 words
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538 1936-06-25 15 Refereeing Is His Role Now MORE PROFITABLE THAN FIGHTING J: MPSEY. m New York last gave me an hour to pack •ompany him to this town almost solely dedicated to the motor-can writes Trevor 11 m the Daily Express. >ok us m>r than twelve538 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-06-25 15 Photo). |L I EYES ON THE BALL In the Second Division match at Anson Road !c. yi si i day. Free PressFree Press - 22 words
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Letter1121 1936-06-25 15 D. P. Expresses His Opinion ITo The Sports Editor 1 Sir.— l was interested m the article by "On Looker" m your issue of Wednesday on what is becoming the vexed question of whether a cricket match should be stopped as soon as a decision is reached. It1,121 words
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Article962 1936-06-25 15 Championship Table Led Uy Kent FAST SCORING BATSMEN NEEDED AT last I begin to feel that the cricket season has really started Right-minded people no doubt, have telt it weeks ago. but I take longer to warm up. Th game begins m a ph of unreality. The962 words
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Article, Illustration29 1936-06-25 15 A GENERAL VIEW of play at the last green m lhe McLean— de Forest match m the amateur gulf championship. In background is the Royal and liiur nt Clubhouse.29 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-06-25 15 Pboto). AN INCIDENT m tbe game between the S.CC and the Aston Athletir Club yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 17 words
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253 1936-06-25 16 Offenders Yesterday In Third Division ROUGH TACTICS MUST BE STOPPED Remedy Lies With Association rflWO more players were sent off m the Third Division game yesterday between the I.R.C and V.M.C.A. The offenders were one from each side. One can be253 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-06-25 16 Photo) S. ABBOTT IN ACTION during the Singapore lawn tennla championships at the S.CC. yesterday? Free PressFree Press - 17 words
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Article689 1936-06-25 16 SHIELD WON BY 7th. HEA VY BATTERY Changi Garrison Athletes A SUCCESSFUL two-da y J\ athletics meeting of the Changi Garrison was concluded at south padang, Roberts Barracks, yesterday, and over 200 voices acclaimed the success of the 7th. Heavy Battery, R.A., m winning the R.A.-R.E. Interunit Athletic Shield by689 words
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Article446 1936-06-25 16 Second Division At Anson Road li A O.C. :i: Chinese II 1 In spite ot a set of hard working I rwarda, the Chinese II did not get very far with the R.A.O.C. who beat th< m by three goals to one m a second division match446 words
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Article218 1936-06-25 16 R. A. Changi Win By Good Margin The Ra. Chantf with a weak n I team easily defeated St Andrew'a on Monday. R. Thoy bowled very well for St. Andrews taking G for 23 and as St. Andrews only made 20 rum Changi bowlers returned food figures:218 words
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Article137 1936-06-25 16 Indian R.C. .4; V.M.C.A. .4. In the third division match on the Harbour Board Ground the Indian Recreation Club and V.M.C.A. played i 4 all draw. The luck m the game ran m favour _f YM.C.A.. lor just before half-time. David, the Indian back, committed :he137 words
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Article118 1936-06-25 16 Trophy To J. W. Russell Malacca. June 22. The Malacca G/. Club quarterly presentation ot prizes took place on Saturday. June 20. The prizes were presen.ed by Mrs G. W. Bryant and the results are as follows; April Monthly Medal: A Williams. April Women's Medal: Mrs.118 words
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Article, Illustration159 1936-06-25 16 Golf Championship Results London. June 24. f.\ dull cloudy weather the ac qualifying round of the Open (i Champions c immenccd todaj Qualifying scores are expc-t'd t > Wt he neighbourhood ol 15a v... M 'hen is some tional ■coring. Hoylake course. Richard B 73. <144«. Cyril TolleyFree Press - 159 words
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Article77 1936-06-25 16 The following are results of ties played Tanglin yesterday m Tennis, tournament. Cullen (up (Final) Mr. and Mrs. Bauahan BCT I beat Mr. and Miss Seth -plus 3) 6-3. 4 6 6—3 Dyne Cup (Final) Mr and M:ss DroogU r owe 30 beat Mr. and77 words
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Article108 1936-06-25 16 1 Perry's Second I Round Win I RESULTS r I <• nd r mnd p i I allow by Rout I P m bi i Cli v I 1 1 1.1 w[ 1 One backhand! I refused to be drai I lonal i I Perry *'h > wi108 words
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Article77 1936-06-25 16 I At Leeds V i I >n th- 1 I Yorkshire 164 I Norl I I 7 t\U I .ard 6 I I 81. OkHl 1 I I r ng 93 > I At th I India J s*c I Mushtaquali 141 i I I Ingham I mReuter - 77 words
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Article69 1936-06-25 16 1f:.. 1, June Mrs J L V. I All m enter I a n's d« übli i In the 1 rA I :hampionshti I Mrs 1. G WI v I 6-2 I I In the m I and Cheah V. I are s'r<ir.'j. I beat RER I69 words
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Advertisement34 1936-06-25 16 JUST PUBLISHED FACTS FIGURES (22nd EDITION) OF MALAYAN (DOLLAR) RUBBER, Mining, Industrial and other Companies. Compiled and issued by FRASER Co., SINGAPORE. Price $2.00 KELLY WALSH, LTD., (Incorporated m Hong Kong) Raffles Place Singapore34 words
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Advertisement36 1936-06-25 16 m_ "IBsSsfl^^xi '.J. f ffl l^r m* f^k^^J -Wr^ &2UK T^y -'■'JiJK'^ f W^r M mmm\ •A^mWm ,*Jt v 'i?jsi. tr__m___W ___WW\w _m _Ar___^^^^m_W^ l^*; V. i%'-S _^_^_^_^r *> v FRASER NEAVE LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR TIGER BEER.36 words
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