The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 September 1936
1936-09-18
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Title Section16 1936-09-18 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,961. ESTD. 1835. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1936. CENTS.16 words
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1474 1936-09-18 1 500 Strikers Say They Will Stay There Till Demands Are Granted CHIEF POLICE OFFICER APPEALS IN VAIN Work On New Supreme Court Site Held Up THE Chinese Protectorate building in Singapore was like an armed fortress last night, when its doors were strongly barricaded and 401,474 words
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Article220 1936-09-18 1 COSTS TOO MUCH; WEARS TOO SOON Unreclaimable London. Sept. 17. Tbo^ey of the imminent comn of synthetic with rubber appears at least temlaid by the result of inns by Messrs. Symington lson. leading rubber brokers. German claims for 'Buna." -ynthetic substitute dem lime and coal.Reuter - 220 words
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Article, Illustration20 1936-09-18 1 s< K\T in front of the Chinese Protectorate, showing the demons w tving their hands in agreement to a speaker.20 words
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Article177 1936-09-18 1 APPOINTED GOVERNOR OF ROTARY DISTRICT I Tributes To Prince Purachatra In Siam Ptom Our o*ll Correspondent) looh. Sept. 17. A CABLE his been received here informing the Hon. Col. Cecil Rae. ■ceond vice-president cf Rotary Inter- that he has been appointed id as governor Of the Rotary177 words
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Article22 1936-09-18 1 Sir Shenton Thomas will be proceedin" to Kuala Lumpur by the night mail train from Singapore on Sept. 25.22 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-09-18 1 photo). MR. M. LI. WYNNE, the Chief Police Officer, making his personal appeal to the demonstrators. Free PressFree Press - 18 words
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Article75 1936-09-18 1 But Not In Scotland London, Sept. 17. THE Mint authorities are seeking to restore to favour the unpopular threepenny piece, as it is more convenient than the bulky coppers. They propose a new coin of a new metal, neither silver nor nickel, and slightly bigger than theReuter - 75 words
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142 1936-09-18 1 Mollison To Attempt U. S. -South Africa Flight 7/y£7V ROUND-WORLD TRIP London, Sept. 17. MR. JAMES MOLLISON, who sailed this afternoon for New York, detailed in an interview an ambitious programme to begin a month hence. He plans to fly across the Atlantic from New York to Croydon in 17Reuter; British Wireless - 142 words
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Article21 1936-09-18 1 Copenhagen, Sept. 17. The Chines? Minister here. Mr Lo. and family are returning to China 'after ten years in Denmark ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Advertisement71 1936-09-18 1 kl J "v fa m f *J jy J _^^a Ea| j^r *^ff r^B I WE RESPECTFULLY ADVISE PATRONS THAT i IHFRE WILL BE NO COCKTAIL OP AFTER DINNEP DANCE TONlGKT^_____ I TOMORROW SPECIAL COLD CUP RACE DINNER* BALL and sensational cabaret entertainment by the D. FOKIEN -MARVIN RUSSIAN TRIO71 words
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Advertisement84 1936-09-18 1 I Mil k a KuJxiSaj SEA VIEW ft HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESOKT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH. RUNNING HOT AND COLD VVATERTENNIS GOLF SWIMMING SUNBATIPNO ONE OF SIN G.\ PORE S SCENIC BEAUTY SPOTS INFORMAL TONIGHT INFORMAL SPECIAL OiNNER-DANCE CABARET DINNER AND I) AXC F MI'SIC BY RELLER'S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN84 words
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Article258 1936-09-18 2 In "The Prisoner Of Shark Island" America is placed on a terible indictment by the American producers o: -The Prisoner o: Shark Island.*' a 20th Century-Fox tale of the injustice on a simple country doctor. Samuel A. Mudd. The film opened to stirred houses at the Capitol last258 words
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Article48 1936-09-18 2 Fifth Anniversary Of Manchukuo Today Shanghai Sept. 17. Two hu'drtd Japanese pla >es will take part in the air manoeuvre p.oove Karbin tomorrow morning in ce'ebration of the ff:h anniversary of the occupation of Manchukuo by the forces of the Japanese Command.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.48 words
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Article32 1936-09-18 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Sept. 17. A Japanese military mission consisting of high officers of the Kwantung Command has sxrl'.ed in Tsir.an on their way to the various provinces in North China.32 words
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Letters To The Editor
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379 1936-09-18 2 ARE THERE TOO MANY Race Meetings? AFFECTS SMALL TRADERS AND SHOPKEEPERS —POOR SALES IN RACE MONTHS -SAVING MONEY TO LOSE AT BUKIT TIMAH GAMBLING NOT HARMFUL IN MODERA TION- WILL GO VERNMENT REDUCE NUMBER OF RACE DA YS ?—SLO W P. AND O. MAILS -THE REAL CULPRIT To The Editor.379 words
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Letter291 1936-09-18 2 To The Editor. Sir.— I see that "Office Boy" has once again opened up that old sore about slow t'elivery of mails by t and lO. vessels. Is it. however, real 1 fair I to blame the shipping company for this state of affair? In calling for tenders for the291 words
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Article190 1936-09-18 2 Rubber Prices Well Maintained During The Week Prices hive been well maintained during the past week and there have been some signs *1 willingness to operate in the forward positions states Guthrie and Co.'s weekly rubber report, elated Sept. 17. While the market as a whole is inclinjed190 words
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Article109 1936-09-18 2 British Delegates Off To Geneva London, Sept. 16. Lord Cranborne. the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, left London yesterday by road for Geneva, where he expects to arrive tomorrow in readiness for the opening of the League Council Meeting and in the absence of the Foreign Secretary, Mr. AnthonyBritish Wireless - 109 words
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Article19 1936-09-18 2 Mr. J S Hallam. the well-known Perak and Negri Sembilan rugby player, left at the week-end on home leave.19 words
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57 1936-09-18 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Sir Andrew Caldecott Goes To Canton Hong Kong. Sept. 17. Sir Andrew Caldecott. Governor of |Hong Kong, arrived in Canton by a special train this morning. He will confer with Gen. Chiang Kai Shek at Whampao, where the Chinese57 words
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Article110 1936-09-18 2 Growth Of P. O. Savings Bank i London, Sept. 17. The Post Office Savings Bank was opened seventy-five years ago yesterday. From the be^nning the bank has made uninterrupted progress. When the bank was opened in 1861 j 1.200 Post Offices were authorised to I conduct Savings Bank110 words
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Article70 1936-09-18 2 To Pass Through Singapore On Way To Australia London, Sept 17. Lord Hartington. Parliamentary lUnder-Secrrtary ot State for Dominion Affairs, and Lady Hartington left London today for Australia, which they are visiting at the invitation of the Commonwealth Government on the occasion of tne centenary of South Australia.British Wireless - 70 words
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Article, Illustration13 1936-09-18 2 pnoto). ONE OF THE SPEAKERS addressing the demonstrators through a megaphone. Free PressFree Press - 13 words
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Article69 1936-09-18 2 The Band oi the Straits Settlements Police will perform the following programme at Telok Aver at 5.30 p.m. today: Spanish March. Juarez (V. S. Schettino): Overture. Les Dragons De iVillars (A. Millart); Selection. Kissing Time < Ivan Caryllt: Intermezzo. Forget-me-Not (Henry Richards): Foxtrot, Second-hand Rose (J. F. Hanley);69 words
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Article53 1936-09-18 2 Shanghai, Sept. 17. Sir Hughe Knatchbull Hugesssn. the new British Ambassador to China, arrived in Nanking this morning from Shanghai. He will present his credentials formally tomorrow when a reception will te held at the residence of Mr. Lin Sen. Chairman of the National Government in Nanking. Sin53 words
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Article43 1936-09-18 2 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company announces that the delay on full rate telegrams from Singapore to London yesterday was as follows: Telegrams handed in at 5.00 p.m. three minutse; 5.30 p.m. three minutes: 6.00 p.m. two minutes; 6.30 p.m. workIng clear.43 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement430 1936-09-18 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. Th»- Latest Beecham Product BEECHAM'S LUNG SYRUP For coughs, colds, and all chest and throat troubles. Suitable for Adults and Children. Obtainable at all Chemists, Dispensaries and Stores. Sole Apents: GRAFTON LABORATORIES, 20b, COLLYER QUAY. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA- FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms lacing sea430 words
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Advertisement382 1936-09-18 2 £be JfTCC fl>CCss Head Office: Cecil Sir<*t. Siat»M» Phone 5*7! P^ Kuala Lumpur OUitc: 25, Java Street. i'hone: 3683. Penanc Office: 12, Rishop Vm f Phone: ]j;; r 'i London Office: PhoD-. (Vntral *—> TelrJXeadnulaya' ujj; SUBSCRIPTION RATES Within Oui,ide fey Month,, Ti» Tft P t 7* Quarterly $K 5«382 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous211 1936-09-18 2 Diary Of The Day High Water. 11.55 am. 9.2 ft, 11.55 p.m. 9.6 ft. Sports Soccer: Govt. Services Cup Final at J.S.C.A. Athletics: Singapore English School sports at Jalan Besar. Boxing: Diamond vs. Clever Henry and Tiger Flowers vs. Joe Eagle. Hockey: SRC. trial S.C.R.C. vs. CSC at Hong Lim211 words
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801 1936-09-18 3 Theft Of 40,000 Guilders RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY CHARGE AGAINST TAMIL A PRELIMINARY inquiry into a crime committed seven years ago was conducted by Mr. A D. York in the third court yesterday when a Tamil Mohammedan, named E. M. Abdullah, was charged on two counts,801 words
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Article200 1936-09-18 3 Expert Witness 111 i "THE Assize Court hearing of the case against Yasuhara Arima, j |on charges of forging a receipt and I using as genuine forged receipts, was unexpectedly adjourned yesterday until Sept. 28. When the court resumed sitting, the prosecution called Dr. J. S. Slopcr200 words
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Article104 1936-09-18 3 To Pineapple Cutters' Strike There was a sequel to the Singapore and Johore pineapple cutters' strike i in the third magistrate's court yesterday. Kok Bok Heng appeared before Mr. t A D. York to show cause why he should not be bound over to keep peace. It is104 words
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Advertisement327 1936-09-18 3 RUBBER 6th Oct. I I 6th Oct. 1 SIXTY years aero— on June 14, 1876— Sir Joseph Hooker, Director of Kew Gardens, received from Mr. W. H. Wiekham a shipment of 70,000 Hrvea stvds, gathered in the rubber forests of Brazil. liarely 3 per cent, germinated, but by August 2,000327 words
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Advertisement185 1936-09-18 3 I Here is the Essence of mjAUTYF fl ITEALTH Fitness And abundant Energy H Mind and body gloriously alert for work or H recreation and for getting the best from life. That*6 H what Brand's Essence of Chicken will do for you H When you feel listless and dispirited and185 words
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Article, Illustration1147 1936-09-18 4 AT THE RACKS It was a "small women's" field day at the races last Wednesday for quite a number of the smartest dresses seen were worn by small-made women who had on models which were a demonstration of what could be accomplished in the way1,147 words
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Article, Illustration250 1936-09-18 4 A SHOP window display oi frocks, for day and evening wear, suggested to me that new zest might well be given Ito an old dinner gown by the wearing oi a plain or prin'ed eh:!fon scarl" knot- ted rouna the neck and allowed to fail250 words
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Article561 1936-09-18 4 Transform It By A Few Deft Touches rOSE unfortunate enough to live.i in gloomy houses should not despair since they can be trans- < formed by a few touches of the 1 1 right kind. Ycu can start by letting one of your561 words
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Article282 1936-09-18 4 New Faces With New Fashions KIEW colour alliances la dress u- daring that they demand of women very special care in the arrangement iof her hair and. particulars, her make-up In the day-tim? she C3r. b<> ns venturesome with powder, lipstick :nd rouge as she pleases, tor the pre- vailing282 words
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Advertisement187 1936-09-18 4 raT <ll^j 1 am very y^j^/fastidious about Y^ my Talcum Powder A iifter the bath following vigorous exercise we all need a powder that is absolutely smooth and silky. That's why I use Cuticura Talcum. It is the most exquisitely fine powder I've ever used. And the perfume is a187 words
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Advertisement171 1936-09-18 4 FOR BACKWARD BABIES BRESTOL HUMANISED CREAM Cow Gate product, which i s now being introduced and distributeeMalaya, appears to supply a much needed want The composition of Brestol corresponds more or less to that ol the cream in breast milk, and its administration constitutes a useful method ol tadin« extra171 words
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Article, Illustration101 1936-09-18 5 i >K THE EXECUTION of Zinoviev. Kamenev and the 14 others accused of plotting against Stalin and of complicity in the murder of S. M. Kirov. Leningrad Communist Party thief, thousands of workers in factories all over Russia passed resolutions approving of the Government's i .uid demanding the bringing to101 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-09-18 5 #11 h arts of thousands of schoolchildren who arc having their summer holidays. Photo I« HE.T WAVE arHved L SUnShta crowds ol cnildren e24 words
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Article, Illustration42 1936-09-18 5 PEDESTRIANS had narrow escapes when the window-dressing at the New South Wales building in the Strand fell forward and smashed the large window. Traffic vibration is believed to have been the cause. Photo shews the smashed glass being removed from the window.42 words
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Article, Illustration43 1936-09-18 5 VISCOUNT LYMINGTON. heir to the Earl of Portsmouth and former MP for Basingstoke, was married to Miss Bridget Cory Crohan of London, at the Caxton Hall register office. Westminster. A decree nisi granted to Viscountess Lymington was made absolute a few days before.43 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-09-18 5 TH 1 XTEST PIC Tl RE of Princess Juliana of Holland, daughter of Queen Wilhei.'iin* of the Netherlands and heir to the throne, whose engage™t Ls announced to Prince Bernard zur Lippc-Biesterfeld.32 words
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Article, Illustration106 1936-09-18 5 UNSUSPECTED by the thousands of passengers who use Paddington Station, an underground "town" exists beneath the eleven platforms of the huge terminus. The "town" includes great stGre-roums for crockery, linen, grocery and meat, rest rooms for the staff, a post-office, baths, even a police station. In the crockery' stoie-room are106 words
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Advertisement50 1936-09-18 5 You will be sure to find youi favourite cheese at the Cold Storage. Or perhaps you are looking for something new. Mild, medium, or nippy whatever your taste requires, our wide selection of imported cheeses can supply it. Have you tried 'Blue Moo>i Cheese Spreads? Tliey ire delicious. PHONE: 5378.50 words
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Article57 1936-09-18 6 Fn>m < Mir <».%:» l\nr<- spondent koala Lumpur. Sept. HI. Rr:.- DC year's rigorous imprisui.!.'• to u followed by two. ::a.ssfd by Mr J Cmklei j sterdaj on a Cantonmi limn who was convicted of r.xt rUn BMoej from the diughter of Mr l< -n. the well-known Kuala57 words
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269 1936-09-18 6 New Dance Hall Scheme AND TWO PROJECTS FOR OPEN-AIR CINEMAS ASENEKAL movement to bring about a "Brighter Singapore" in the near future is foreshadowed by the approval granted by Committee No. 4 of the Municipal Commission of plans for a new dance hall at Telok269 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-09-18 6 CLEANUNEBB IS NEXT Health culture figures prominently, nowadays, in Australian schools. The picture, which has just arrived from Melbourne depicts the supervised murning wash in a kindergarten.27 words
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Article144 1936-09-18 6 F. MS. Medical Dept. 's Report UTTHE Dumber oi licensed hawkers of cooked food is being reduced because experience has proved that they are a danger by spreading bowel diseases, particularly typhoid fever." "With the co-operation ol the school authorities, hawkers have been removed from144 words
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Article855 1936-09-18 6 Judge's Summing L'p IN the course of his summing up in the pineapple labels ease heard at the Singapore Assizes, a brief report of which was given on Tuesday, Mr. Justice Adrian Clark instructed the piry to find in favour of the defence, the Lee Printing Company,855 words
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Article360 1936-09-18 6 5 Per Cent. Final Dividend Bonus Recommended IN the report of the directors of the Eastern I'nited ance Corporation Limited for the year ended Jum ;i stated that the net premium revenue was MMR and u, the net interest, dividends and property revenue received accrued, less depreciation360 words
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Article48 1936-09-18 6 To He Opened B> Sir Shenton Thorn (Fr./in Our u. Kual.i I i :n [ti 5,..,i HE the Oovei missions. Sir B open th»* :uiiiu.il <• ers to be h» Id und 'the Incorpor.it. d E Kuala Lumpj: Sir MMBioa wl lunchtxjn at the s Oct. 2.48 words
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Advertisement330 1936-09-18 6 NEVER TAKE CHANCES WITH STOMACH TROUBLE! (.omplai:. in Ihe beginning. lne moit common .luublt- todu stomach dis<jrder usually starts in u small way It mx>y attack you a^ HEARTBURN. BILIOUSNESS FLATULENCE or INDIGESTION but its meaning La a1v.a. the ;.amt and so is iu. renirtl\ It El Nr.tar. "s variant330 words
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Advertisement75 1936-09-18 6 YOUR LAST CHANGE TO GET A FREE TABLET Kpy&t MTOILET SOAP! This offer closes on r Save 8 printed wrappers SEPTEMBER 30th from SUNL OR GHT SOAP save 10 printed wrappers After this date the printed wrappers f rQm UMBRELLA SOAP from Sunlight and Umbrella Soaps will undoubted merit. Be75 words
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Article90 1936-09-18 7 Shanghai. Sept. 16. Acoording to an official report from the allied Manchukuo and: liar forces under Li Shao Shen Shi Hal respectively are massr;. brigades of troops near} 4tu. in East Suiyuan. preparatoryi:u'hin? an offensive on the dis:n East Suiyuan and Northeast lar. The regions90 words
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1063 1936-09-18 7 McALISTER CO's STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION Chairman's Speech "THE nature of our investments and the total thereof, together with the total of cash on hand, aggregating in all the large sum of 52.604/799 are evidence of the strong financial position of this company," declared Mr. J. W. de Piro, the chairman1,063 words
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Article17 1936-09-18 7 Mr R. W. E. Harper. 0.C.P.D., Tpoh us due back from his leave In China ithis week.17 words
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Advertisement141 1936-09-18 7 LAST NIGHT'S Audience sat speH-bounrf! TRJLY A FILM THAT Stones oui o c Q'i 'The PRISONER of I SHARK ISLAND' Starring WARNER BAXTER \No Screening LATEST BRITISH MOVIKtONF NEWS Received by AIR MAIL Yesterday! COMEDY WITH A CAPITAL C says Free P^ss IN THE SOI P' IS EXCELLENT FARE" says141 words
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Advertisement331 1936-09-18 7 6.i 5 tonight 9.1s ALHAMBRA Warner Bros. Grandest song and laugh show in months! FORWARD MARCH with the Generalissimo of joy! f bro wi^flPn Q I I BLOW THE BUGLES! W£ g jE^^l I BEAT THE DRUMS! y^T^l \^^k f JOE IS COMING IN jOHk I ISONS^^ GUNS I §|K|331 words
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962 1936-09-18 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1936. The Colonial Fallacy "THE Olympic Games having concluded, the signal has been given for a fresh outburst of Nazi threats and boasts and a reiteration in 'stronger terms than ever of the demand for the return of Germany's colonies. The campaign for962 words
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Article383 1936-09-18 8 Monday, Sep* 14. In the afternoon H. E. The Govern-or-General (designate* of the Netherrherlands Indies and Mrs. Tjarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer caller on His Excellency and remained for tea. Hon. Brigadier and Mrs. A. T. Shakespear. Commodore W. P. MarkWardiaw. Air Commodore and Mrs. S. W. Smith, Hon.383 words
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Article738 1936-09-18 8 'The Ball May Be Lifted" The Old-Time "Homelier" Passes Aicay Hyphen Navies In Fiction And Reality IT is never easy for a golf club to frame local rules that are at once lucid, fair, and impervious to ridicule. One club in Kenya has apparently some baffling738 words
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Article1130 1936-09-18 8 •"THE Marriotts, ever since Great 1 grand-uncle George, had maintained a connection with the East. No one in the succeeding generations had risen to quite his height, and at one period, indeed, the only member ol the family carrying on the tradition was the alcoholic third mate of1,130 words
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Advertisement192 1936-09-18 8 JOHN EXSHAW'S VERY FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES CLUB LIQUEUR OVER 40 YEARS OLD OVER 60 YEARS OLD Imported direct from Cognac by CALDBECaCS AUSTIN REED OF REGENT STREET J DRESS SHIRTS TIES-COLLARS And \W evening wear essentials by AUSTIN REED which complete the correct and stylish ensemble. They invite from192 words
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Advertisement35 1936-09-18 8 INSURE AGAINST ACCIDENTS DUE TO RUGBY FOOTBALL AND HOCKEY A "GAFLAC" POLICY WILL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY COVER. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: 6480.35 words
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533 1936-09-18 9 THREE ARRESTS MADE FOR JOHORE $8,000 HOLD-UP Result Of Intense Police Search ALLEGED GUNMEN STOPPED AT SENAI Just As Car Was Driving Off AFTER less than 24 hours search throughout the previous night and yesterday morning, the Johore Bahru police arrested three Cantonese Chinese who are alleged to have been533 words
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Article, Illustration46 1936-09-18 9 VIII II HIS rorVIKI in the throes of civil wa r ex-Kin, Alfonso of Spain who i> making a tour of European capitals, attended a film premiere in acn.mpao.ed by Frau Miklas. wife of the Austrian President Alfonso of Spam is seen chatting to Frau Miklas46 words
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607 1936-09-18 9 Interview Wth Retiring Governor-General HOW JAPANESE COMPETITION WAS MET I special interview with the Free Press on boaid the liner Sibajak Singapore harbour last night His Excellency Jhr. B. C. de Jonge. retiring Governor-General of Netherlands India, outlined the ecofuture of607 words
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Article99 1936-09-18 9 Failure Of Government To Stand By League London. Sept. 17. A meeting of the Council of the Liberal Party in London yesterday passed a resolution calling attention to the gravity of the international situation and to the need for a vigorous Liberal movement. The resolution attributed the presentBritish Wireless - 99 words
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Article63 1936-09-18 9 Exhibition To Commemorate Tercentenary London, Sept. 17. An exhibition was opened at the Bodleian Library, Oxford, yesterday, to commemorate the tercentenary of the foundation of Harvard University in the United States of America. Harvard takes its name from its nrst -reat benefactor John Harvard, whose home is Stratford-on-AvonBritish Wireless - 63 words
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53 1936-09-18 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Hong Kong. Sept. 16. The Kwangsi leaders fornwl^ assumed duties in their new appomt--S2 te chu a n y g Jen assumed charge rf the general headquarters of the otinn forces of Kwangsi. Gen. SSSragfS Nuking and "^j/lr^taciS Chairman of tne n.wa53 words
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Article88 1936-09-18 9 To Spend Three Weeks In Scotland London, Sept. 17. King Edward who, according to present arrangements, is leaving tomorrow for Balmoral transacted State 1 business in Buckingham Palace yesterday. He is expected to stay three weeks in Scotland. The Duke and Duchess of Kent, who have just returnedBritish Wireless - 88 words
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Article34 1936-09-18 9 London, Sept. 17. The Charter of Incorporation presented to the Urban District of Surbiton yesterday by Lord Ashcombe. Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, is the first Charter to be granted by King Edward. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 34 words
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Article108 1936-09-18 9 COMPLETE NATIONAL UNIFICATION Reconciliation Of Gen. Chiang and Gen. Li Chung Jen Nanking:, Sept. 17. CHINA is rejoicing at the reconciliation of two of her greatest revolutionary leaders. Gen Chiang Kai Shek and Gen. Li Chung Jen Commander of the Kwangsi forces, who. after five years' estrangement emetReuter - 108 words
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Article177 1936-09-18 9 One Factory Run By Workers On Communist Lines Paris, Sept. 17. An event described as unprecedented in the history of the strike movement in France occurred today at Lyons, were the stay-in strikers in an artificial silk factory nominated a "Committee of Direction" with Communist foreimen, and beganReuter - 177 words
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Article88 1936-09-18 9 Important Share In Britain's Industrial Revival London, Sept. 17. The important share in the industrial revival taken by the motor industry is shown by figures of the recent growth in output oi British cars. The number of private cars and taxis produced in the ten months from OctoberBritish Wireless - 88 words
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Article43 1936-09-18 9 London, Sept. 17. The need for younger magistrates, to be in closer touch with the youth of the country, in the new Juvenile Court is urged in a Home Office circular issued to Justices throughout the country yesterday. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 43 words
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Advertisement458 1936-09-18 9 y^a^ CARDIGANS PULL-OVERS j^^^^fl^S SLEEVELESS CARDIGANS IN NEAT DESIGNS OF GREY PRICE $5.50 EACH PULL-OVFRS IN LIGHT ASK FOR WEIGHT. PUEE WOOL "JAEGER" I LONG SLEEVES. ROLL GOLF -HOSE AND I COLLAR PLAIN W!fITE HALF- HOSE I SIZES 3 6 42 CHEST HH^ I PRICE $5.75 EACH ROBINSON «c CO.,458 words
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546 1936-09-18 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Sept 17 New York prices quote! in U.S. The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers, martins, brokerage and stamp duty are not Included. Share of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c,546 words
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Article199 1936-09-18 10 I Sept. 14 15 16. Can Com. 125 123' 4 123 American Telephone and Telegraph 175> 4 174 5 8 174» 4 Atchesor. Railroad 81 3 4 81 1 1 30 4 Chesapee.k 66% 66 1 66 Dupont 160' 2 160' 159 Firestone 27 7 8 27%199 words
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86 1936-09-18 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Sept. 17, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. Incases 'FOB Sept.) 26 7 8 27 Good F.A.Q. in cases FOB. Sept.) 26 13 16 26 7 8 No. I.X.RS.S. (Spotloose) 'awardable Singapore) 26% 2o 1316 September 26 1316 2C 7 8 Oct.-Dec. 27 2786 words
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Article56 1936-09-18 10 The Chartered Bank of India, Aua tralia and China has received a tele gram from the head office in Londoi that the directors have declared ai interim dividend for the past half yea at the rate of 14 per cent, per annun subject to income tax. The56 words
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Article25 1936-09-18 10 The output of the Raub Australiai Gold Mining Co Ltd.. for the fou weeks ended Sept. 12, 1936, amounte< > to 2,002.04 oz.25 words
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Article202 1936-09-18 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 in Malaya has202 words
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Article206 1936-09-18 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Sept 17 1 1 RUBBER: Steady. London Spot: 7 11 16d. 7 7 8 d. Previously: 7 11 16d. 7 3 4 d. Oct.-Dec: 7 11 16d. 7 13 16d. Previously: 7 11 16d. 7 13 16d. Jan.-March: 7 13 16d. 7206 words
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Article66 1936-09-18 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Sept. 17 Tin: Firm. Cash: £195 15s. Previously: Dull at £194 ss. Three months: £193 12s. 6d. Previously: £191 155.. New York Tin: 44.87. Previously: 44.67. Copper: Settlement: £38 17s. 6d. Previously: £39. Gold: Yesterday: £6 17s. 4d. Previously: £6 17s. f£d.66 words
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Article76 1936-09-18 10 I London Closing Quotations Sept. 17 Method of Parity before Rate Pre- i Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 141.21 76 15 16 76 7 8 New York to 8.8 5.06 5 8 5.06 1 8 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.29 7.46V2 7.45 3 4 Hong76 words
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Article182 1936-09-18 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Sept. 17 SELLING London. T.T. 2|4 I|l6 London, demand 2J4 I|l6 London, 4 months' sight 2|4Vi Lyons, demand 897 Hamburg, demand 145 New York, demand 59i/ 8 Montreal, demand 59 116 Batavia, demand BGV2 Samarang. demand 86y 4 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand 154%182 words
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Article1174 1936-09-18 10 I Fraser and Co.'s List THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1936, 5 P.M. MINING Bayers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 4*_d 4s 9d Asam Kumbang 27s 29s c.d. Austral Malay 52s 6d 54s 6d x.d Ayer Hitam (ss) 15s 6d 16s 6d c.d. Ayer Weng ($1) IM%1,174 words
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Article150 1936-09-18 10 IN their daily report issued at the close of business >esterda>. 1 Messrs. Fraser Co. state that the loral market did not foil London's fall but rose #25 cents. London is displaying rather interest in tin shares but do not appear disposed to raise th< prices and150 words
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Article85 1936-09-18 10 Sept. 17 Buyers Sellers Gambier 5.25 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 10.25 White Muntok Pepper 13.75 Black Pepper 7.50 White Pepper 13.25 Copra, sundried 560 Copra, mixed 5.05 Small Flake Tapioca 4.80 R. B. Siam No. 1 per yokan 1 io Banja Jelotong 6.25 Sarawak Jelotong 6.0085 words
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Article58 1936-09-18 10 Guthrie and Co.. Ltd.. agents JJJ Renong Tin Dredging Co Ltfl.. Ibeen advised that the direrwrs commend payment of a final dM* of 15 per cent, for the year rnaeo June 30. which. II approved :u annual meeting will P«>- lble Oj-I 15. mm cea t An interim58 words
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Article, Illustration761 1936-09-18 11 Local Chinese INVENT A Water Cycle local Chinese Topics BY OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT Mi >SRS. Chew Kee Lam and Chiang Sek Eng, local inventors of a water bicycle, will give a public performance at the \lkaff Gardens tomorrow afternoon in aid of the Aeroplane Funds which have been started throughout761 words
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Article, Illustration349 1936-09-18 11 kl;'l Mt*H CAMP VALUES OF THE FOUR ACES SYSTEM TOTAL VALUE A AVCRAOC MAW» i'/% David Burnstine, Michael Gottlieb Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system in existence. Rinmvr. the same cards twice (\F late we349 words
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Advertisement294 1936-09-18 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fond: Sterling 6,500,000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve294 words
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Advertisement485 1936-09-18 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHIN A (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 ahares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.006 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate. London B.C. 2 Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok485 words
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Miscellaneous255 1936-09-18 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penang— ZHJ (Penang Wireless Society) Wavelength 49.3 metres p.m. I 7.00 Time signal and day's programme. 7.05 Recorded military band music. 7.30 Children's Hour. 7.55 Share report. 8.00 Talk— "A Day at Bournville." A talk speciallv supplied tc the Penang Wireless Societv by Messrs. Cadbury and255 words
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Miscellaneous444 1936-09-18 11 7.13 A recital by Jean Inglis (pianoforte). 7.30 "Game, Set, and Match." A review of the summer's sporting events. 8.00 The news and announcements. 8.05 Greenwich time signal. 8.20 Close down. Transmission 2 The following frequencies will be used: GSH 13.97 m., GSG 16.86 m. p.m. 6.20 Big Ben. A444 words
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Article63 1936-09-18 12 Cable and Wireless, Ltd.. announce that owing to circumstances beyond their control their services between the United Kingdom and Northern Spain, via Vigo, Southern Spain, via Gibraltar, and the Canary Islands are suspended till further notice. An official stated that the notice did I indicate that63 words
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Article67 1936-09-18 12 New tenders have been submitted to trie Greek Government by six British shipyards for the construction of four destroyers. Tenders were sent in earlier in the year, but the negotiations for a provisional pontract broke I down on a financial question. The revised tenders, it is67 words
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Article829 1936-09-18 12 CONDITIONS FOR MARINE ENGINEERS Association's Criticism Of Shipowners' Policy London. AT the annual general meeting of the Marine Engineers' Association in London, recently, Mr. C. E. Goode, president of the London branch, was elected president of the Association and, Mr. J. F. Gross (Southampton) vice-president. Mr D Bramah. the general829 words
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Article175 1936-09-18 12 By agreement amongst the firms carrying out the towage service at Santa Fe an increased tariff is now in operation at the port, state Messrs. J F. Turner and Co. (London). Ltd.. in their weekly report. The new tariff is as follows: Roads to the175 words
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Article129 1936-09-18 12 London. Aug. 26. Southampton Docks statistics for the month of July, issued by the Southern Railway Co.. indicate that the port is holding its own. The returns for the month were as follow:— Vessels in 305. tenders 72; j vessels out 312. tenders 72; gross tons' of129 words
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Article39 1936-09-18 12 Mr. William Pickersgill, shipbuilder, chairman of Messrs. William Pickersgill and Sons, Ltd., Southwick. Sun- derland. who died on May 29 last, aged 88 years, left gross estate of the value 3f £4,070 (net personalty £3,984). I 139 words
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Advertisement491 1936-09-18 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S) Ct TEIJEPHOXE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. P»» M% LLOYDS AGENTS. r BOOKING AGENTS lOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SLAM. CANADIAN PACIIIC wqaioi CRiiftn (Incorporated in loftond) SYSTHfc THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES *ia HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER—491 words
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Advertisement100 1936-09-18 12 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LINE* Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LINE and SILVER LINE, LTD. SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES AND NORTH PACIFIC PORTS Arrives *>•»«'« m.y. SILVERAY (S.) i via Java and Manila) M 23 P 1 m.v SILVERPALM (S.i (via Java Manila: Calls at Gulf Ports) o. 4 OH100 words
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Miscellaneous585 1936-09-18 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 Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 pjn. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Tainmg and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala585 words
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Miscellaneous62 1936-09-18 12 CLEARANCES Sept 16: Iwatesan Maru 'Jap.); Torungen. Haf thor. Ngow Hock i Nor > Ban Ho Liong tChin.); Silverguiva. i Larut. Kut Sang. Malacca Both Thejens, Gen. I ier Heyden. Tidore. Reynst (Dut.). Sept. 17: V. der Does de Bye. Kulit, j Cremer (Dut.»; Kepong, Anhui. Ke- j j San.62 words
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Miscellaneous432 1936-09-18 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the \Vhane» 0P expected to arm, East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Nieuw Holland 22; Mini Main Wharf (Entrance a wAnyo Maru 18: Malacca lion 9; Deucalion 7 Empire Dock (Entrance C.ate Shirala 32; Ryoyo M Empire Dock (Entrance < ialf 4) Joseflna. Benrinnes 4 West Wharf432 words
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Advertisement458 1936-09-18 13 BY PaOand BRITISH INDIA LINES P. O. S. N. GO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Duc Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936- 1936 6.500 Sept. 23 COMORIN 15,000 Nov 20 15.000 Sept. 25 RAJPUTANA 17.000 Dec i 17.000 Od 9 RANPURA 17,000 Dec 18 A\ 6.070 Oct 22 1937 Oct. 23 RAWALPINDI 17458 words
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Advertisement435 1936-09-18 13 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated, in Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sail* XCITY OF FLORENCE Havre, London, Rfdam, H'burg, Glasgow Sept. 30 Oct. 2 y Calls at Dunkirk. ♦CITY OF435 words
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Advertisement1035 1936-09-18 13 REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamship Co., (1952) Ltd. Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co., Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd.1,035 words
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Advertisement725 1936-09-18 14 K. P. M. NIEUW HOLLAND— Friday. Sept. 18. Batavia. Semarang. Sourabaya, Brisbane. Sydney. Melbourne and Adelaide. PLANCH'S— Friday, Sept. 18. Muntok passengers and mails oniy), Batavia Semarang and Sourabaya. TINOMBO— Friday Sept. 18. Belawar-Deli. SlBERG— Friday. Sept 18. Rhio, Dabo, Billiton and Batavia TOClAN— Saturday. Sept 19, Moeara-Saba and Djambi725 words
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Advertisement507 1936-09-18 14 TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrives. Leaves Leaves Arrives S'pore. S'pore. Penan;. New York. Pres. Van Burren Sept. 19 Sept. 22 Sept. 24 Nov. 3 Pres. Garfield Oct. 3 Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Nov. 17 Pres.507 words
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Advertisement619 1936-09-18 14 O. S. K. LINE LaTTlatsmiarii""^ Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durban. ""V,,. Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santots and Montevideo Ryuyo Mani Cape Town via Mombasa, Zanzibar, s<*pt Dar-es-Salaam. L. Marques. Durban. East London, Algoa Bay and Mossel Bay. Aden Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar, Oct 7 Dar-es-Salaam. Beira, L619 words
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892 1936-09-18 15 Final Hockey Trial One-Sided WHITES BEAT COLOURS FIVE GOALS TO NIL Whites 5; Colours 0. TPHE last of the trials was held on the S.R.C. ground yesterday to select 1 the team which will represent Singapore against the Japanese Olympic team on892 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-09-18 15 photo). A NEAT HEADER in the Cup match at Alison Road yesterday, in which the R.A. bey; the Skins two goals to one. Free PressFree Press - 25 words
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529 1936-09-18 15 Track And Field Champions Unable To Appear QPORTING circles in Singapore are keenly disappointed by the abandonment of Sunday's athletic match between the homeward bound Japanese Olympic team and Singapore, owing to the delay of their liner, the Conte Rosso, at Bombay. The Conte ROM) has529 words
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98 1936-09-18 15 The following are result of play in the Duffer Cup at the Island Jlub. '2nd Round M. C. V. Martia beat C. G. Fugler 3 al S Q Wong beat W. A. Wilson l up. E. A. Stevens beat H. H. Chapman98 words
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Article136 1936-09-18 15 Fast and Furious I Tide Fight London, Sept. 17. AT Glasgow, a fifteen round fight. for the worlds European and British flyweight championships. Benny Lynch, the holder, knocked out Pat Palmer, of Battersea, in the eighth round. The contest was staged in the open air. before136 words
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Article343 1936-09-18 15 Matches For This Week-End London, Sept. 16. pOOTBALL league matches played today resulted as follows: English League Div. I Chelsea 2 Liverpool 0 Manchester C. 1 Birmingham 1 Portsmouth 3 Leeds C 1 English League Div. II Nottingham F. 1 Southampton 1 Division 111 (Southern) Bristol R343 words
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Article, Illustration15 1936-09-18 15 photo). AN INCIDENT during play in the hockey trial at thr S.C.C. yesterday Free PressFree Press - 15 words
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419 1936-09-18 15 THE weights for the fifth day (Saturday) of the Gold Cup Meeting, are as follows: THE GOLD CUP Horses Class I— Div. I— l'i miles. EASTERN KNIGHT 9.7 BESTLOT 9.1 VEDAS 8.12 MILTONDALE 8 12 KNIGHTS EYE 8.11 STRATHPEFFER 8.6 SINGING BIRD 8.1419 words
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Advertisement48 1936-09-18 15 IF YOUR BATTERY COULD SPEAK, IT WOULD SAY CHANGE TO «T-: sHHr f I i fe-!.Pi. A teg /sQaT^ /A f /^r it r hey spark when others can't ind make starting easier at mi CApaces DISTRIBUTORS f'OK MALAYA BORNEO MOTORS LTD. Remember ASK FOR THE HI A.C.48 words
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Article, Illustration702 1936-09-18 16 Buckley's Great Effort For Gunners INNISKILLINGS OUSTED FROM S.A.F.A. CUP R.A. 2; Inniskillings 1. TWO quick goals within a few minutes of time did the trick for the R.A. at Anson Road Stadium yesterday, giving them an unexpected victory over the Inniskillings702 words
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Article, Illustration29 1936-09-18 16 photo). A GOAL IN SIGHT. Picture taken during play in the Mackray Cup same in which the Colony beat the F.M.S., at the Singapore Polo ground yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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371 1936-09-18 16 Victory Of Seven Goals To Nil At Polo Ground Colony 7: Malay States 0. /^OLOXY polo players were strongly superior on the Singapore v/ Polo Club ground yesterday where they defeated the MalayStates 7 o in the annual match for the Mackray Cup. Each371 words
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Article41 1936-09-18 16 The Women's monthly medal was played at the Garrison Golf Club on Tuesday and Wednesday and the following were the best returns: Miss M. Shakespear 41—12-29 Mrs. D. M. Brown 42— 8= 34 Mrs. K. S. Morgan 46—12=3441 words
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Article44 1936-09-18 16 The draw for the semi-final round of the S.A.FA. Cup is as follows: Mondav: M.P.H. vs. Winners of H.M.S. Terror vs. Police match to be played tjmorrow. Tuesdav; R.A vs. Marines. Both matches will be played at Anson Road at 5.15 p.m.44 words
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Article160 1936-09-18 16 Teams And Times For Week-end Match The following are the starting times and teams for next Sunday's Match, Sepoy Lines Golf Club vs. Keppel Golf Club, to be played at Sepoy Lines, Se- poy Lines players mentioned first, a.m. 8.50 J. G. English (5) and160 words
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Article79 1936-09-18 16 The Muslim Improvement Club will entertain the Quarantine Staff Social I and Recreation Club to a friendly football match on Saturday at St. John's Island. The following are the M.I.C. players:—K. M. Osman, A. A. Alia Pitchay (Captain), M. N. Eusoff, S. K. Mohamed, M. S. Dawood, O.79 words
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Article123 1936-09-18 16 J. E. D. Graham and W. D. J. Vincent (plus 4) beat S. E. Newberry and E. J. Cassels (scr.) 4 6, 6 4, 10 8, in the "B" class doubles in the S.C.C. Autumn Lawn Tennis Tournament yesterday. S.R.C. Dr. S. L. Oehlers (owe 15.3) beat F.123 words
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Article26 1936-09-18 16 R. E. Meyer (scr.) will meet T. Nagashima (scr.) in the Semi-Finals of the Men's Handicap Singles Class "B" on Saturday at 5 p.m.26 words
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Article37 1936-09-18 16 Stockholm, Sept. 16. Hoeckert. of Finland, established a world record, doing the 3.000 metres in 8 min 14 8/10 sees. The previous record, by Nelson, ot Denmark, was 8 min. 18 4 10 sees.— Reuter.37 words
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Article244 1936-09-18 16 SINGAPORE VS. OLYMPIANS Teams For Week-end Contests yHE following are the >tball hockey and basket- vollov baJ teams which have been selecte present Singapore a»airst the J.-^nese Olympians this week-end FOOTBALL Said < Malays*. Sanp Malays BayJiss (Midds.), Illingsworth Ra.F >, McFarlane Skins Foster «Ra.f Km Onn i Chinese-, Ryder244 words
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Advertisement57 1936-09-18 16 lU^H§f[\] QUICKER GAS is the quickest way *^Y of cooking. Tests by the JW Q I Good Housekeeping Insti- WP JCIL O tute (London) have proved it. And gas cooking is ALWAYS reliable —nothing to go wrong. MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT. PHONF^ini OR CALL AT THE SHOWROOMS rnUWt OIUX- MUNICIPAL BLDG.,57 words
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