The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 August 1936
1936-08-12
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Title Section15 1936-08-12 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. l-l.^M. ESfD. 1835. WEDNESDAY, .TtGl ST 12, 1936. II CENTS.15 words
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Article, Illustration473 1936-08-12 1 Declares Victory Is Certain "NEW SPAIN TO BE BASED ON CORPORATIVE SYSTEM" Restoration Of Monarchy Lisbon. \ug 11. r> In reduce privations con.;bi- .c Government to m m I that f Madrid nenti i themee began. tn will be b.ised a system onReuter - 473 words
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Article60 1936-08-12 1 I are ahead of schedule m the attainment of the objectives. Insurgent headquarters claim to rave repulsed a determined attack by Government troops near Badajoz. capturing many prisoners. They also captured armoured cars and prisoners at Caceras. The wireless station at Tetuan, which the insurgents hold, announces that the insurgentsReuter - 60 words
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Article652 1936-08-12 1 Question Of Evacuation Of Boys' Quarters (From Our Own Correspondent' Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 11. THE official m charge of the works department of the Federated Engi- leering Co., the firm who were given 1 the contract to repair the SeWngor Dlub boys' quarters, told the court at652 words
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307 1936-08-12 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh KWANGSI SITUATION SERIOUS Canton, Aug. 11. FOR the first time since he lefr Canton m 1926 as a leader of ;he anti-northern expedition, Gen. Chiang Kai Shek set foot here ;oday when he landed m an aeroplane from Kuling,307 words
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Article110 1936-08-12 1 German Ambassador To London Berlin. Auff. 11. HERR von Eibbentrop, Herr Hitler's Ambassador-at-large, has been appended German Ambassador to London. Herr yen Ribbentrop's appointment has given great pleasure m official circles m London, where he has many friends. His knowledge of the British characterReuter - 110 words
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Article76 1936-08-12 1 Day Of Mourning Throughout British Coalfields London, Aug. 10. Work will be stopped m collieries m Britain on Aug. 13 as a tribute to the memory of the 57 victims of the Wharnecliffe Wood Moor colliery disaster near Barnsley. Mr. Joseph Jones, the President of the National MineworkersReuter - 76 words
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Article47 1936-08-12 1 London, Aug. 11. Serious flooding occurred m south- i west. London and parts of Surrey early last night as a result of torrential rain during a severe thunderstorm. Over 2' 2 inches of rain were registered m less than an hour.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 47 words
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Article32 1936-08-12 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh lion? Kong, Aug. 11. Gen. Cheng Chien, Gen. Chien Ta Chun and Gen. Chi;n Chung Chen have been appointed staff officers to the Canton general headquarters.—32 words
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Article39 1936-08-12 1 The following visits of HM. ships to Ringanore are notified: The submarir.es Pandora and Os!r:s will arrive on Aug 24 and leave on Aug. 29. The Capetown will arrive «n Sept. 12 and leave on Sept. 1639 words
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Advertisement68 1936-08-12 1 Thsure with L T L A NATIONAL LI L CMPLOYERSnX.rfI.IiI MOTOR. FIRE. BURGLARY. WORKMEN* COMPENSATION OFFICIAL IHSMRERS TO AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE DINNER DANCE 6.3 C to 8.15 p.m. (informal) 9.30 to midnight AND CABARET ATTRACTION I RENEE RAME H>,OIS CONTINENT*! THEIR LATEST PROGRAMME SLCCt!»a. XOX-DIXERS SlOO68 words
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Advertisement78 1936-08-12 1 "Siam Was Never Offered 15,000-Ton Fiat Rate" (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Aug. 11. MR. van den Brock's statement, made m Singapore on Saturday, that Siam refused the International Tin Committee's offer is denied here by the head of the Siamese delegation at the Bangkok meetings with the I.T.C. delegates.78 words
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Advertisement148 1936-08-12 1 INSURE WITH NY k A NATIONAL A EMPLOYERS L MUTUAL r mM GENERAL \Wm INSURANCE RvMLm assocn ltd MOTOR. FIRE. BURGLARY WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION OFFICIAL INSURERS TO AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA SEA VIEW m HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH RUNNING HOT AND- COLD WATERTENETS GOLF SWIMMING SUNBATI148 words
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Article49 1936-08-12 2 The Acting Chief Justice at Malacca Assizes Before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark m the 2nd. Court at 11 a.m. Part heard: S. 197 36 Woo Tuck and anor. vs. Ng Puck Thong and anor. Followed by: S. 96 35— Gopal Konar vs. Narain Singh.49 words
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Article49 1936-08-12 2 Enormous Expenditure This Year London, Aug. 11. The Daily Telegraph correspondent m Moscow reports that M. Krutof, president of the Soviet's Far Eastern territory, declared that the Red Army m the Far East and the Russian Pacific fleet "are now ready to give49 words
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Article28 1936-08-12 2 Jerusalem, Aug. 11. rVO aircraftmen were shot and wounded by an unknown Arab yesterday. The condition of one of the victims is serious. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article, Illustration428 1936-08-12 2 THIRTY-FIVE famous stars, past and present, are honoured m one way or another In Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's production of "The Grea: Ziegfeld." m which William Pov,ell plays the great impresario, with Myrna Loy as Billie Burke, and Luise Rainer as Anna Held. The picture, hailed as the "Sensation of the Century, opens428 words
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Article60 1936-08-12 2 the enemy a knock from which they will not soon recover if they attack Russia's fiontier. He added that Russia 'is spending three billion roubles this year m the Far East alone on the double track of the Amur River section or the TransSiberian railway, completing new railway lines, constructingReuter - 60 words
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Article88 1936-08-12 2 Plans For Improving Second Class Roads London, Aug. 11. The week's census of traffic on second class roads on the same lines as last year's census on first class roads was started today by 8,000 enumerators who are counting evtry type of traffic, including pedestrians, at over 4.000British Wireless - 88 words
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Article52 1936-08-12 2 The Acting Chiief Justice has appointed Mr. H. D. Mundell and Mr. J. C. Cobbett to be. for a period of two years as from July 31. members of the Rules Committee for the purpose of making rules of the Supreme Court under Section 87 of the Courts52 words
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Article21 1936-08-12 2 London, Aug. 11. The Times understands a controlling interest m Mosul Oilfields Ltd.. has been acaulred by -the Iraa Petrnlpum ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article205 1936-08-12 2 Witty Dialogue In Film At The Alhambra Spencer Tracy certainly knows how to treat wilful girls and m "It's a Small World," whuch opened at the A'hambra last night, he tames Wendy; Barrie admirably, even though he has to exercise an old Napoleonic law existing m205 words
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Article34 1936-08-12 2 The .Chinese Association will hold an "At Home" to bid farewell to Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau, the Association's Patron, and Mrs. Tyau on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the premises of the Association.34 words
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Article25 1936-08-12 2 Mr. H. T. Stlven, of Tampin. is on j leave and Ls staying at 11. Beckenham Road. Beckenham, until October, when [fcf returns to Malaya.25 words
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116 1936-08-12 2 Shansi Troops For Suiyuan Shanghai, Aug. 11. HEAVY troop movements are taking place m West Jehol and East Charhar. where 4,000 Japanese troops are building defences. A strong detachment of Japanese forces has arrived m East Suiyuan tc join forces with the Manchukuo and116 words
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Article107 1936-08-12 2 Embarks On Holiday In Adriatic London, Aug. 11. Th<? King embarked yesterday on the yacht Nahlin at Sibenik. m Dalmatia, at the beginning of his holiday cruise m the Adriatic. Press messages report that the town was gaily decorated and large crowds assembled. They cheered loudly as theBritish Wireless - 107 words
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Article48 1936-08-12 2 The Eastern Extension Telegranh Company announces that the transit time on full rate telegrams from Singapore to London yesterday were as follows: Telegrams handed m un to 5 p.m. three minutes; 5 30 p.m. four minutes; 1 6 p.m. four minutes: 6.30 p.m. one I minutes.48 words
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Article30 1936-08-12 2 BEAUTIFUL CEMETERY MEMORIALS m marble or granite. Photographs sent en application, no obligation to purchase. Phone 6075. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Only address 1 Penhas Road off Lavender Street.30 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement228 1936-08-12 2 MASSAGE. MR. and MRS. AKAJI. GRADUATE OF THE TOKIO MASSAGE SCHOOL. MASSAGE for Sportsmen who are physically injured. Expert treatment at moderate charges. 210-2, Queen Street, SINGAPORE. I^— iM l— M^— i NOTICES. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Autumn Race Meetings 1936. PROFESSIONAL MEETING (GOLD CUP). SATURDAY STH, WEDNESDAY 9TH, SATURDAY 12TH,228 words
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Advertisement474 1936-08-12 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. LUXURIA CREAM Harriet Hubbard Ayer A perfect cleansing cream thmt seeps deep into the pores, loosening those invisible flakes of dust and crime which soap and water can never i-each. bringing them quickly to the surface to be wiped away. Leaves the skin clean and refreshed. MEDICAL HALL474 words
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Advertisement443 1936-08-12 2 vibe Xnpupote Jfree ifrccss Head Office: Cecil Street Singapore. Phone 547! ij i 4II v extension* i« all departm^aj Id: "Tun«V Sin^po,,. Kuala Lumpur Office: 25, Java Street. Phone: 3683 Penan* Office: 12, Bishop Street. iVr,,,,, Phone: 14;;. London Office: 40 43 Fleet Street I or. dan 8.C.4. Phon«*: Central443 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous145 1936-08-12 2 Diary Of The Day High Water: 632 a.m. 7.2 ft.. 5.34 p.m. 8.3 ft. Sports Hockey: S.C.C. annual meeting at 630 p.m Soccer: Div. I, S.CC. vs. R.A. at S.C.C Div. 2. Monopolies vs. Marines at Anson Road Stadium; G S League Medical Sei-vices vs. Police at Depot Cinemas AMI145 words
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418 1936-08-12 3 Chinese Sent To Prison REMARKING that his story was manifestly impracticable, Phong Hon Jin. who was charged with having used a false trade mark to wit. the word "Eveready," on 86 3.8 volt electric light bulbs and on 286 6.2 volt electric bulbs, on418 words
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Article, Illustration34 1936-08-12 3 lilt n|-y< MBJJ ISLANDS, m the Indian Ooean, from where five men have just arrived m a 32-ton schooner m Singapore, are spoken of as Beautiful scenery, such as this, abounds m the archipelago.34 words
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Article63 1936-08-12 3 and Mrs Richard Murchant Fry haft just btrome the parents of a son. who waa born i Beaufort, laminfKent on July 22. Mr. Fry is a ■r officer of the Malay WUtm Poh. The police committee of the Cor:on of the City of London pro--10 buy a portable gas chamber63 words
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Article, Illustration5871 1936-08-12 3 For Those Born In Johore "VERY SERIOUS RISK" THOSE born m Johorc are to have the benefit of higher education m Great Britain and a bill to put into effect the report of the committee for the foundation of scholarships, which was tabled at yesterday's meeting of5,871 words
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Article291 1936-08-12 3 Children On Bolting Elephant AT LONDON ZOO London. Aug. 1. SALLY, the London Zoo's Burmese -joy-Vide" elephant, took fright and bolted yesterday with her driver, Keeper Frank Jones, five children, and a man passenger on her back. She ran trom the elephant ride to tne Broadwalk— the main thoroughlare of291 words
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Article120 1936-08-12 3 Moscow Denounces British Policy Moscow, July 25. Commenting on the three-Power meeting m London, the official news-n-oer Isvestia, denounces Britain Keking an agreement m Western Europe by making concessions to Gerimany. writes a Daily Telegraph correspondent. It says: ••Mr Baldwin, who. two years ago. stated that England's frontier120 words
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Advertisement47 1936-08-12 3 MenMadeYoung Vigour Increased In 24 Hours SEL2fJo2£ Vi-Tabs .md restore M.-,nh.....d. Vitality and Energy s in 2» hour*. Dr. N»wn« b s nre a new dißfovery and *uar--1 to b«IM n*w blood and a make i" :1 •LJ2 of 01 money back unM or •c M chemists.47 words
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Advertisement59 1936-08-12 3 #wl mHj mm Xi kW I I €T% I k mis Be b&t m j& Uf fIS vB W g w bb^^ jb w |gy "V JR VISIT INDOCHINA AND SIAM Ist Class Steamer Fare SINGAPORE SAIGON AND BANGKOK SINGAPORE $100.--(Overland at passenger's expense) For detailed information please apply to:59 words
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Article, Illustration2384 1936-08-12 4 Twenty Squadrons Test Defensive System Rent And Essex Raided For 12 Hours Attacks Concentruted On R.A.F. Aerodromes I)a\-And-\iglit Fighter* In Action An Important Airways Merger Elimination Of Competition Mails To Scandinavia Improved Designs Increase (Put put Some Interesting ISeiv Fitments Increased Export Trade. London. July 28.2,384 words
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Advertisement34 1936-08-12 4 COX KINGS <Af;E\Ts> mono arrange SHORT TRIPS TO CAIRO tor homeward bound passengers Apply for particulars to PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. or 10 any of Cox and Kings Offices PORT SAID, CAIRO, LONDON, ETC.34 words
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Advertisement19 1936-08-12 4 SUBSTANTIAL Singapore to.REDUCTIONS PEMHe £3 ($77 approx) IN FADCC BAUGKOK £22 ($lB9 rAKt% CALCUTTA £50 ($429 IMPERIAL AIRWAYS £»E19 words
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Article, Illustration154 1936-08-12 5 ANOTHER GROUP OF STRIKERS taking it easy down at the docks while their representatives parley with the Agents of the company. rOLICE GUARDING the President Hayes as she was leaving for the Roads with the help of the ship's officers and a skeleton154 words
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Advertisement50 1936-08-12 5 COOL Be sure to visit our WINTER GARDEN LOUNGE ORCHARD ROAD. You will find that a very attractive selection of j COOL DRINKS, ICE CREAM, SUNDAES ETC. will be served promptly. There is a soda fountain for dispensing drinks and a JUNIOR BAR for the children. ORCHARD ROAD. TEL. 537850 words
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Article, Illustration764 1936-08-12 6 150th ANNIVERSARY OF PENANG Yesterday's Celebrations TRIBUTES TO MEMORY OF CAPT. FRANCIS LIGHT •THE 150 th anniversary of the founding of Penang was 1 celebrated yesterday. It was raining when the proceedings began, says our Penang correspondent, but the sun came out later and enabled the parade to be carried764 words
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Article344 1936-08-12 6 Royal Wedding At Kuala Kangsar THIS MONTH AT the Astana Merchu, Kuala Kangsar, this month-end, amid scenes of traditional pageantry, the picturesque ceremonies will take place m connection with the marriage of Yang Mulia Raja Haji Aishah, daughter of H.H. the Sultan of Perak. and the Hon. Yang Mulia Raja344 words
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Article211 1936-08-12 6 Judge's Definition In Lejjal Dispute London, July 25. The Court of Appeal (Lords Justices Greer. S'esser and Scott) yesterday i allowed an appeal by E. B. Meyrowitz |Ltd.. opticians, of Old Bond Street. W.. against the award of £500 damages to Lt. Victor Cyril Grenlell, R.N., attached to211 words
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Article162 1936-08-12 6 Sufferer Follows Good Advice —and Takes Kruschen The writer of the followlnp tottev had bad attack of rheumatism, and ed to take Krusehen H« a. cribes his experiences m th- foliowm. words About two years a«o I d. lent attack of rheumatism m tin left162 words
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Article245 1936-08-12 6 $315 Fines < From Our Own Correspondent Johore Rahru. \ur OIN Ah Kirn. and Teo A each fined $315. with the iltern of six months' rigorous impr. j when they were convicted on of having attempted to unu 1 pounds of smoked sheet ruob< r valu i ed245 words
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Article94 1936-08-12 6 Berlin, .luh 1 The fact that Heligoland is ben., lortified is admitted today by ft I political writer m the Berliner I blatt. following Mr. Eden's re; William Davisos's question m House of Commons yester "The military measures m Heligoland." ho says, "tmilti irom the man resumption ol94 words
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Article21 1936-08-12 6 The County ol London |t he British Red Cr again organised a noli «mp blind London children I Park, near Win21 words
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Advertisement220 1936-08-12 6 ifS&l 3fl» Jfrraft* ft" 11 Ifla&l N UAlo will be Published m NOVEMBER TO OUR READERS You will find the Annual something new m Malayan journalism. It will be an interesting magazine informative and authoritative, and completely Malayan. The Annual will b* well illustrated with pictures and drawings m colour220 words
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Advertisement28 1936-08-12 7 THE FAMOUS GOLD- DIGGING '•GIMME" GIRLS NOW RUN THE FLEET! WHAT A SCREAM!! ALHAMBRftJI change' 1 111 wB vV PfICIFIfC IFLEETJ ITS WARNER BROS/ LAUGH HIT OF 1936.28 words
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Advertisement304 1936-08-12 7 TODAY'S MEMORABLE EVENT at THE CAPITOL GRAND OPENING OF METRO-GOLD WYN- MAYER'S TRIUMPH OF THE CENTURY "THE GREAT ZIEGFELD" AT 2.15 P.M. 5.45 P.M. 9.30 P.M. 50 STARS headed by WILLIAM POWELL, MYRNA LOY, LUISE RAINES, VIRGINIA BRUCE, FRANK MORGAN and Hundreds of the most beautiful Girls ever seen m304 words
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885 1936-08-12 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1936. Hail! Penang IT WAS a happy thought to com- memorate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of Penang by an historical pageant. If there is one thing thi3 country lacks it is a proper historical sense, due perhaps to885 words
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Article363 1936-08-12 8 Mrs A. F Dennett, who is at present an inmate of the Batu Gajah Hospital, is making good recovery after an operation. Mr. D. Sturrock, of the Malayan Civil Service, is devoting most of his leave to Edinburgh, and leaves England for Malaya early m September. Mr.363 words
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Article, Illustration1514 1936-08-12 8 H.M.S. Malaya at the BATTLE of JUTLAND Services Notes From A Special Correspondent London, Aug. 1. HTHE arrangements for the King's cruise m the Levant are cxci f ing considerable interest, and not la little comment as to why the Eastern Mediterranean has been selected as his holidaying sphere. The1,514 words
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Advertisement210 1936-08-12 8 ALL OVER THE WORLD JOHNNIE IS A MARK OF GOOD FELLOWSHIP! ffSm I cuahantii o I \ttJi;xr~2ZxWp BORN 1820 STILL GOING STRONG CALDBECK S 5933 A^\ Telegraphic Address: PHONE 5934 f A GOODWOOD THE MOST CHARMINGLY SITU %TEI» HOTEL IN THE ISLAND. EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH EVERY COMFORT. THE COCKTAIL BAR210 words
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Advertisement25 1936-08-12 8 For PLATE GLASS INSURANCE Apply to the GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. 'PHONE 6480.25 words
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Article1228 1936-08-12 9 Strikers Spend Night On Shore UNANIMOUS VOTE AGAINST RETURN TO WORK HKLD up since noon yesterda> because the 64 members of her i American crew refuse to take her to sea. the Dollar liner President lluves is anchored m Singapore ro.-ds with 55 passengers aboard.1,228 words
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Article47 1936-08-12 9 London, Aug. 11. The total attendance at Portsmouth Plymouth and Chatham during Navy Week, which ended on Saturday, was 434,709, over 100,000 more than last year Navy charities will benefit at the rate of £25 for for every £20 they rectiv«d lwt year.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 47 words
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Article, Illustration1098 1936-08-12 9 Portugal's Three Points Douglas has arrived here with 84 refugees from the Balearic Islands, including 20 British. When H.M.S. Douglas arrived at Ibiza on Friday evening two Spanish Government torpedo-boats and six i Rome, Aug. 11. THE ITALIAN reply to the French plan lorReuter; British Wireless - 1,098 words
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Advertisement227 1936-08-12 9 ASTOUNDING OFFER! ROBINSON'S FAMOUS llpS TROPICAL WRIST WATCH Jt^jL (SIMILAR TO ILLUSTRATION WITH FULL y^__!z?J FIGURE AT li^N^-^l $5.00 each. 859f VERY RELIABLE TItVIE KEEPER SpflKK^ IN HANDSOME CHROME CASE |^||j ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. i DRESS MAKING CUT, STYLE FINISH ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF CHINESE227 words
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555 1936-08-12 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Aug. 11 New York prices quoted m U.S. The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers, margins, brokerage anu stamp duty are not included. Share of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c.555 words
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Article202 1936-08-12 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. This is the first occasion on which a newspaper published m Malaya has202 words
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Article182 1936-08-12 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Aug. 11 RIBBER: Easy. London Spot: 7 9 16d. 7" .c1. Previously:. 7 5 B d. 7 1116 c Oct. -Dec. 7 5 H d. 7 1116a Previously: 7%d 7 3 4 d. Jan.-Mar: 711 16d. 7 :J 4 d. Previously: 7182 words
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Article72 1936-08-12 10 From London 5.3f0 p. m> Aug. 11 Tin: Firm. Cash: €186 17s. 6d Previously: Firm at €183 15s Three months: £183 12s. 6d. Previously: £180 2s. 6d. New York Tin 43.00. Previously 42.32. Copper: Settlement: £38 12s. 6d. Previously £38 10s. Gold: Yesterday: £6 18s. 6d. Previously:72 words
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Article1068 1936-08-12 10 Fraser cmd Co.'s List P<_rak R. Valley ($1) < Punggor ($1) .27 Radeila ($5) Sandycroft <$2) Sungei Bagan ($2) Sungei Ramal <il> S. Tukang <$li Tambalak ($1) Tapali ($1) T. Alison iSl> Te:ri«Tloh <$U Trafalgar < $2 1 Ulil Bfliilts (r>o 4H Ulu Pandan Csl1,068 words
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Article14 1936-08-12 10 COLONY RUBBER STOCKS a acca 52.351 ;i2 548 il :i(l Of hands 31. l:14 words
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102 1936-08-12 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association 1 Aug. 11, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers So. IX. R.S.S. m cases iF.0.8 August* 26 3 4 26 13 16 Good F.A.Q. m cases (FOB. August) 265 8 23 3 4 No. I.X.R.S.S. (spotloose* (awardable Singapore) 26 5 8 26 3 4 August 26102 words
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72 1936-08-12 10 Foreign Exchange Rates. London Closing Quotations Aug. 11 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 141.21 76^ 76^ New York to 8.88 2 3 .5.02*4 5.02^ Amsterdam Guilders to 12.91 7.39*2 7.40 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 2 7 B d. Is. 2 772 words
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Article96 1936-08-12 10 Fraser and CVs daily share r<r«rt, issued at 5 p.m. yestet states: There was some mild activiftj .inn ntjst the BM p<»pul«i tin shares early m the day. The market, however, turn, d <ii'" > during the afternoon. Interest slacked off despite i n^< of 37 m96 words
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Article75 1936-08-12 10 Auk 11 Buyers Sellers Gambi(T 4 75 Javu Cube 875 Hamburg Cube 10 50 White Muntok Pepper 14 25 Black Pepper 7 M White Pepper 13 Copra, sundried 5 40 Copra, mixed 4.80 Small Flake Tapioca 4.00 R. B. Siam No. 1 per koyan 1.10 Banja Jrlot75 words
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Article83 1936-08-12 10 Progress Of Woven Asbestos Fabrics London, Aug. 11 A new British industry, which has made progress, is the production of woven asbestos fabrics. At a recent exhibition, examples of dyed and even printed fabrics suita^e for decoration were shown and it is anticipated that the d3mand for these83 words
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Article216 1936-08-12 10 Aug. 7 8 10. American Can. Com. 120' 4 122» 2 123> 4 American Telephone I Telegraph 174 5 8 175 175*2 Atchtscn Railroad 86' 2 88 87 Chesapeak 68 3 8 68 7 8 68^ Dup 166 165 2 164! 2 Fir. 27» 4 26 25216 words
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Article225 1936-08-12 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Aug. 11 London, 4 months' sight 2'4Vs London, 3 months' sight 2[4V' 8 London, 60 days' sight 24 3.32 London, 30 days' sight 2 4 3 32 London, demand 2 4 116 London, T.T. 2;4 1 16 Lyons and Paris, demand 892 Hamburg, demand225 words
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Article, Illustration420 1936-08-12 11 the Four Clces - the Four Clces norids hading team-of-^nr and inventors of the system that has beaten cv* n > other system i7i existence. IM rilii Alt PBCKNTAGI B I; ,1 m 1 duplicate immiJim fre-H-6M caho values ni:ontl# results or tmc m b\f i and roua aces svsTf n I420 words
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Article172 1936-08-12 11 GEN. SMITS' WARN ING War Dangers Of The Future Capo Town, July 85. "Unless goodwill between the nations can solve the problems which teem too much for our statesmanship the Fu will be dark indeed. states Oen. Sn m a meimge which on delegates sailing today I i attend International172 words
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Advertisement363 1936-08-12 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 $*****.000 Issued and Fully Paid-up Reserve Fund: Sterling 6,500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve Liability363 words
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Advertisement493 1936-08-12 11 CHARTERED BANK OF DOHA, AUSTRALIA AM) CHINA (Incorporated m Enuluid by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each 3,000 ,000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 UK AD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate. London EC 2 Agencies and B'anrhe*. Alor Star Iloilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semaranpr493 words
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Miscellaneous194 1936-08-12 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Singapore ZHI 'Own'd and operated by Radio Service Co. oi. Malaya Ltd.) Wavelength 49.9 metres p.m. 6 Recorded music. 6.30 Broadcast by the Sambodians Danc^ Band. 6.50 News bulletin supplied by Straits Times, and stock and share report supplied by Fraser and Co. 7.15 Continuation of194 words
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Miscellaneous469 1936-08-12 11 Hong Kong— ZßW Wavelength— 34.29 metres 3.30- 6.30 p.m Chinese Programme. 6.30-10.30 p.m. European Programme. 8.8.C. Transmission 5 The following frequencies will be used: GSP 19.60 m., GSF 19.82 m.. and GSC 31.32 m. a.m. 6.20 Big Ben. The Karl Caylus Players. 6.50 Ailsa Craig. 7.20 Musical interlude. 7.25 A469 words
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Miscellaneous31 1936-08-12 11 Vice- Admiral Sir George K. Chetwoc'has been promoted to be Admiral ii' succession to Admiral the Hon. Btr Herbert Meade-Fetherstonhaugh, vho Is placed on the retired list at his own request.31 words
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Article161 1936-08-12 12 Fog Signal Not Necessary In the House of Commons, Captain I* F Plugge Rochester. U> asked the President of the Board of Trade if he could state, m view of the numerous latalities to vessels at Portland Bill i whether arrangement of an adequate I tog signal161 words
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Article635 1936-08-12 12 At Least Two Ships Between 25,000 And 30,000 Tonnage T7URTIIER to the announcement that the directors of Cunard 1 White Star Ltd. are to negotiate with various shipbuilders for the construction of tonnage for the company's intermediate services based on Liverpool and London, it635 words
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Article59 1936-08-12 12 Owners and mas- n requested to k< of the range I .heavy gun practl place from B and 21. cemmenring a* 7 p.m The Internat; above large red from Mount before the practice i On condmio >i ternational Cod' on Mount Serapon. The southern firi:. In Notification No59 words
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Article26 1936-08-12 12 The Grf-rk steam< V nis. Arrtungpi I ber. is r ashon men. south steamer I vessel o! and is owned by Mr P R D s26 words
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Article472 1936-08-12 12 Story Of Privations Told By Mate Liverpool, July 21. Mr. Harry Stone, mate oi the Grimsby trawler Girl Pat. before leaving Liverpool today told a vivid story of the adventures of the vessel during which she was twice stranded on sandba/iks on the West Coast472 words
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Article30 1936-08-12 12 STRAITS HOMEWARD CONFERENCE. Copra To Casablanca, Direct.—Shippers are hereby informed that the T additional for Copra to Casablanca by direct steamer is 6s nett per ton of 2 12 rwt.30 words
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Advertisement485 1936-08-12 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. J, LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAIL WAT 8. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SLAM. CANADIAN PACIf IC iWOBID'S GRElftn (Incorporated In *n*l*nd> SYSTEtt THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES *w HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER—485 words
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Advertisement153 1936-08-12 12 While discharging cargo at New Or- leans, the US. steamer Jacob Lucken- bach had a fire m No. 5 hold. The outbreak has now been extinguished, but an estimate of the damage cannot be given until the cargo has been discharged. Owned by the Luckenbach Steamship Co.. fhis vessel ha.s153 words
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Advertisement244 1936-08-12 12 BIBBY LINE [LONDON IMNH H 22, PALL MALI. LONDON, S.H I] ol last twin-N-:; m 0.1 I) Mail Passenger Vessels '■> RANGOON. COLOMBO, POSI \\\s MARSFILLFv. PLVNOUTI \M» l.()M)ii\ with through connection f Sin pa per and Pen ■OMEWAKD s\n i\(,s leave ln\f Rangoon Colombo m& OXFORDSHIRE An WORCESTERSHIRE A244 words
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Miscellaneous615 1936-08-12 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m. Alor Star: Mon. to Fri.* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and.-. 7 p.m. Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota615 words
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Miscellaneous52 1936-08-12 12 CLEARANCES Aug. 10: Hin Lee <T'ganu>: Angers •Fch.t; Hafthor. Marly -Nor.>: Moena (DOl.); Raub, Aeneas. Tinhow. Sin Kheng Seng <Brit.>. Aug. 11: Hong Lam. Hong Thong. J Hong Kwong, Rahman. Esmeralda. Ge- mas. Meran. Kudat, Kut Sang, SilvorRuava, Chye Hin Tay Yit. Nam Yons tßrit.); Muinam <Dan.>; Presidwit Hayes (Am.i;52 words
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Miscellaneous105 1936-08-12 12 SINGAPORE HARBOIft Ships alongside the expected to arri\» East Wharf (Entran.. {r j, Rohna 22; Hai \j < Main Wharf (Fntran.* Naldera 18; Chak cus 14; Narbada m X < Radja 6 Empire Do<k Entrant e Chinese Prince 30; caster Castle 36 Empire Dock (MnUtoc I Benmohr 46 X: West105 words
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Advertisement277 1936-08-12 13 P O I REPEAT-^fVJj, Vußm -^^Sjy FOR COMFORT AND SERVICE CHEAP RETURN TICKETS TO CHINA, JAPAN, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY. From SINGAPORE. TO:— Ist. Class 2nd. Class Hone Kons 5137.1 l $102.86 Shanghai 5188.57 5137.14 X.be or Yokohama 5222.86 5154.2H Colombo $205.71 5137 14 Bombay 5274.29 5162.86 Available for two months.277 words
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Advertisement564 1936-08-12 13 (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) .-VWS ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sail* "ITY OF BATH Havre London. Rdain. K'burj. Glasgow Aug. 13 Aug. 16 2ITY OF564 words
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Advertisement1013 1936-08-12 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The ll ua Khiow Steamship Co., (1932) LUL Steam Ship Co, LtdL, and China Mutual The lunard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co, Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co., Ltd. T*- Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd.1,013 words
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Advertisement750 1936-08-12 14 K. P. M. THEDENS— Wednesday. Aug. 12. Muntok and Palembang. TOB.A Wednesday. Aug. 12, Toengkal. Moeara-Saba and Djambi. MAKASSER Wednesday, Aug. 12. Prig-i-Radja, Sapat. TembUahan, Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalian-Estate Lnd Rengat. REAEL- Thursday. Aug. 13. Toboali. Cheribon 'not for passengers*. Semarang. Sourabaya. Boeleleng, Ampenan, Padang-Bay, Benoa and Banjoewangi. ELOl'T— Thursday. Aug. 13,750 words
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Advertisement431 1936-08-12 14 4> REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS TO NAPLES— GENOA— MARSEILLES Via Penan*, Colombo, Bombay, Suez, Port Said, Alexandria on the Famous PRESIDENT LINERS AH outside staterooms Excellent cuisine Swimming bath talking motion pictures. Three days stopover m Egypt. Arrive Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. New York. PRESIDENT WILSON Aug. 22 Aug. 25 Oct.431 words
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Advertisement656 1936-08-12 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR EAST, SOUTH AND WEST AFRICA AND SOLTH AMKRK a Alaska Maru Dakar via Durban, Cape Town, Matadi, Duala. Port Harcourt. Lagos. Cotonou. Accra, Tacoraai, Grand Bassam. Port Bouet, Marshall and Conakry Melbourne Maru tape Town via Mombasa, Zanzibar Dar es Salaam. L. Marques and Durban656 words
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Article151 1936-08-12 15 High Bids For Lynch And Palmer London, July 17. MO FEWER tnan five purse offers have already been received for the Benny Lynch-Pat Palme* match for the British. European, end world championships, writes Joe Bromley m the Sporting Lite. It has been stated m some quarters that151 words
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Article456 1936-08-12 15 Draw For North and South Sections •yHE draw lor the Northern and Southern section of the 1936 Johore lawn tennis championships are given below. The winners from each section will meet m the finals on the courts of the Muar Civil Service Club on Sept. 3 and456 words
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Article66 1936-08-12 15 "The Men's Monthly Medal was played at the Garrison Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday. The following were the best returns: Captain C. K. Hamilton 74—13—61 D M. Stevenson 79—12— G7 Captain St. J. C. Hooley 93—22—71 Brigadier A T. Shakespear 90- 18—7? Ball Sweeps was won66 words
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Article303 1936-08-12 15 Owing to pressure on space Nimrod's weekly sports notes are held over till tomorrow keen competition among promoters for 'the match, and it is on the cards that even better offers will be forthcoming during the next fortnight. Lynch and Palmer both have fights already fixed, sc that303 words
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Article, Illustration106 1936-08-12 15 ONSTAMINF KONDYLIS carrying the torch lit at the Sacred Fire m the ancient stadium at Olympia starting off for the first kilometre stage of the relay run to Berlin. Each of the more than 3,000 runners taking part m the relay race covered a distance of one kilometre. The last106 words
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Article435 1936-08-12 15 LOCKHART AND FORBES IN FORM Europeans Defeat Rest At Segamat <Frum Our Own Correspondent! Segamat. Aur. IL THANKS principally Ui splendii 1 rr.ulinK by II R J Lookhart and also to sump fim- batting by I> E. I orhcs. the lormer Johore rugger player, the North Johore Europeans defeated the435 words
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Article80 1936-08-12 15 To The Sports Editor. Sir. In A.C.O.'s very interesting article on the English cricket team to visit Australia it is stated that "he <Gimblett> was hailed as the lelthander that would tame O'Reilly and Grimmett." I had the pleasure of seeing Gimblett bat twice at Lords when I WMM80 words
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Article98 1936-08-12 15 Olympic Games Soccer Dispute Lima, Aug. 10. The President ol the Republic nas ordered the withdrawal ol Peru from the Olympic Games, as a protest against the action ol the International Football F d m annulling Peru's 4 2 looioall victory over Austria. During the game a98 words
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Article175 1936-08-12 15 The following are results of home cricket as advised by Renter: At Cheltenham: Gloucestershire beat All-India by eight wickets. All-India 154 'Sinfield lour tor 38 > and 2GO Sinfield five for 79). Gloucester 313 'Hammond 81 and 104 lor two. At Hastings- Sussex beat Kent on the firs:Reuter - 175 words
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Advertisement14 1936-08-12 15 W TV/ k] M V A 555^ y^ ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD.. LONDON. ENGLAND.14 words
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Article, Illustration785 1936-08-12 16 R.A. O. C. Win Match By Two Goals To One COOK PLAYS WELL FOR WINNERS U.A.O.C 2; Chinese II 1 THE R.A.O.C. were lucky to get two goals out of the three scored m their second division match witk the Chinese 11. atFree Press - 785 words
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Article196 1936-08-12 16 R.E. and R.A. Match This Week GARRISON LEAGUE CRICKET MATCHES that will have a definite bearing on the Garrison League table are set down tor play during the next ten days The two leading team* will clash at Changi tomorrow and Friday, and the Middlesex side, v.ho are also m196 words
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Article219 1936-08-12 16 Berlin. Aug. 10. TT*HE following results irom Berlin 1 have been advised by Reuter. Btavywi I I tirst round: Fock Holland* outoointed Yun Lan Wang who eliminated E. Nock. EtTective hard left jabs and right hooks gashed I Is upper Up and he was groggy m the219 words
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Article20 1936-08-12 16 In the finil ol the St. James Cup at Keppel Club G. Pritchett beat J. E Fforde.20 words
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Article15 1936-08-12 16 Owing to insufficie:;: entries the S.CC. Russian Pool tournament will not be played.15 words
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Article218 1936-08-12 16 Challenge Bowl Yacht Racing On Sunday, the "A" C led the second race i'or the Somerviiie ChalItnge Bowl during which a steady rresh breeze from the south east prevailed. The sea was moderate and the tide jus: beginning to flood. S d by w. J. Wearne Tarbet" finished218 words
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Article29 1936-08-12 16 At the Singapore Swimming dub yesterday the SS.C. beat the R.A.F. 6 o at water polo. The Swimming Club second team beat the R.A.F. second team 6—l.29 words
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Article517 1936-08-12 16 Next Week 's Ties In S.C.C. Tournament The following ties have been drawn for play next week m the S.C.C tennis tournament. MONDAY "A" CLASS SINGLES V. P. Barbat plus 3> vs. N. P. Roberts i owe 1). Lt. J. R. Rodwell (owe 4) vs. W. J. M.517 words
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Article46 1936-08-12 16 The V.M.C.A. Games Night will be held tonight at 8 p.m. The follow ing knock out Competitives Games will be held:— Billiards 25 up. Ping Pong best of 21 points and Chess and Draughts. All Senior and Junior members are invited to attend.46 words
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Article, Illustration222 1936-08-12 16 Teachers' Tennis Tournament SIM Seng Watt captured the Men's Open Singles title of the Singapore Teachers' Tennis tournament by deSeating Heng Kiat m straight sets. He had a hard fight m the first set 'which went to 12 games before Seng Watt could winFree Press - 222 words
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Article343 1936-08-12 16 Entries For Skye Meeting THE following entries have been received for the Taiping Turf Club's Skye Meeting on Friday ar.d Saturday. Note:— (1) Horses Class 4— The Committee have decided to provide a second run for Horses Class 4 over 5' 2 furlongs. All horses entered for343 words
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Advertisement128 1936-08-12 16 enure Tnl I I ]£S^k TIME I^^^y^ AND PLT«I MONEY |jP l>^ When you use gas-whether it is for t^fe* cooking or water heating-you can 'I CONTROL the fuel supply to a I hairsb-eadth. There's no question of wasting even a centworth of fuel. And here's another point worth noting.128 words
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Miscellaneous48 1936-08-12 16 WEEK-END EVENTS :"on Friday. then rill afternoon i ond "C" CI. :1 On Bmd%* tlw I metre will SomenriUe H The B" C: Cup 'Corinthian Crews'. H 10 10 am The "C- Class will sail I of a .series for the O Cup. starling at 10 20 a.m.48 words
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