The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 October 1936
1936-10-27
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Title Section17 1936-10-27 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,994 ESTD. 1835. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1936 10 CENTS.17 words
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355 1936-10-27 1 Enemies Of State: Not Hostages NO NEED TO FEAR A •GENERAL MASSACRE" Liberation Would Only Help Insurgents London, Oct. 26. T Madrid Government have replied to the recent British note expressing concern regarding the fate numerous prisoners and hostages held by both i.owrnnunt and insurgentTass - 355 words
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Article35 1936-10-27 1 London, Oct. 26. MCMAHON'S application for leave to appeal against the sentence of 12 months passed on him m connection with the revolver incident directed against the King has been dismissed.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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191 1936-10-27 1 TWO DROP OUT: ONLY ONE LEFT London, Oct. 26. A LL three entrants m the world's longest air race are now grounded. The machines started on Saturday on a flight from Paris to Saigon and back. One gave up within a few hours,191 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-10-27 1 CONDUCTOR BEVINi IF YOU BOYS WILL INSIST ON SINGING \LL WE, LIKL SHEEP. HAVE CONE ASTRAY." I SHOULD Bi MUCH OBLIGED IF YOU WOULD DO IT WITH A LITTLE LES^ SATISFACTION.31 words
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Article87 1936-10-27 1 Hankow, Oct. 26. AN anti- Japanese motive has been revealed for the murder of Gen. Yang Yung Tai, Governor of Hopeh. After an all-night interrogation the assassin, a Chinese officer, confessed that he killed Gen. Wtmg because he was attached to a policy of "diplomacy87 words
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Article73 1936-10-27 1 Spanish Government's Most Able General London, Oct. 25. The insurgent column, led by Gen. Valdez. which advancd from Peguerinos. six milrs from Esccrial yesterday intending to take Escorial, ha.s been driven back, according to a report from the insurgent stronghold at Avila by a strongly entrenched Government forceReuter - 73 words
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Article266 1936-10-27 1 Serious Food Crisis In Germany MASS ARRESTS FOR DISSATISFACTION Warsaw, Oct. 26. ACCORDING to the Polish News Agency and press, the food situation m Germany is becoming increasingly aggravated. Pointing out that the opinion is beginning to prevail m Germany that Ithe harvest of 1936 willTass - 266 words
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Article148 1936-10-27 1 London, Oct. 2G. A YOUNG New Zealand sherp farmer, Eluilc Clark, left Lympne airport this morning on the first stage of his flight home, which he hopes to reach m time for the beginning of the sheep shearing season. British Wireless. arrival at Baghdad stated148 words
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196 1936-10-27 1 SWINTON SASSOON VERSUS NUFFIELD To Reply In Parliament DEBATE ON SPAIN IN COMMONS London, Oct. 26. PARLIAMENT will reassemble on Thursday when, contrary to the original plans, which provided for formal proceedings m connection with the prorogation to be held immediately after questions, the proceedings m both Houses will beBritish Wireless - 196 words
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Article76 1936-10-27 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Unique Birthday Gift From Bangkok Chinese Shanghai. ■>■ t 26. Besides a sum of $50,000 towards the Aeroplane Funds m honour of the 50th birthday of Gen. Chiang Kai Shek, the Chinese Ofl Bangkok have presented the I Chinese Premier with a76 words
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Article35 1936-10-27 1 Basrah. Oct. 26. The squadron of five Short Singapore 111 fljring-boata lor the RAF. Far East Command left here today at 4 am. on the next staee of their flight to Singapore.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement62 1936-10-27 1 There is no better Te» than BIGIA TEA (.ROWN IN MALAYA. TONIGHT i ORCHESTRAL CONCERT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE to 9.15 p.m. (formal) 9.45 to midnight AND NEW AIVAKET ATTRACTION •HK UKLI -KNOWN STAR AMERICAN DANCERS SZITA&ANIS > Al KKADV ASSIRED OF A BIG SUCCESS IN SINGAPORE. HKiH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT. —NON-DINERS62 words
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Advertisement90 1936-10-27 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. SEA VIEW 111 HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH. RUNNING HOT AND COI D WATER TENNIS GOLF SWIMMING SUNBATHING ONE OF SINGAPORES SCENIC BEAUTY SPOTS WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND90 words
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Advertisement818 1936-10-27 2 SLassifiej) advertisfmlntsT^ I Zbe Singapore I Jficc ifrress I Head Oflicc: («.l m m Pl nr i..,,. ¥l|k i.l I Kuala Lumpur Ollicc: n. I t\.i v; r B l'llO! I r"— &n I London Oflicc: 1(1 m Phone: C«-m,.,i TH: -^ad,,.,, JJ. I SUBSCRIPTION RATES I Mal.na M,., I818 words
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Miscellaneous130 1936-10-27 2 Diary Of The Day High Water: 8.08 a.m. 7.8 ft. 8.15 p.m. 8.2 ft. Sports Rugby: S.C.C. vs. R.A. at S.C.C. Swimming: Inter-port Command aquatics. Cinemas ALHAMBRA Poppy with W. C. Fields. CAPITOL The Poor Little Rich Girl with Shirley Temple. PAVILION Piccadilly Jim with Robert Mont- gomery. MARLBOROUGH In130 words
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Article, Illustration10326 1936-10-27 3 Debate On Colony's Revised Estimates EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MUST CONTROL ITS POLICY HOUSING CONDITIONS IN PROVINCE WELLESLEY LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING UNIVERSITY STATUS FOR OUR LOCAL COLLEGES? OFFICIAL REPLIES IN COUNCIL U \IM. gainst any extravagance m the use of the Colony's > which should be used10,326 words
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Article, Illustration191 1936-10-27 3 GROI'P PHOTOGRAPH OF MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL taken yesterday before the Budget meeting. Front row (left to right): Mr. H. Wcisberg (Acting Colonial Treasurer), Mr. A. M. (ioodman (Resident ounciJlor, Penan:;), Sir John Bagnall, (Senior Cnoftkial Member), Major General W. G. S. Dobbie (General Officer Commanding the Troops. Malaya),Free Press - 191 words
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Advertisement403 1936-10-27 3 STOMACH SUFFERER DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL AS INCURABLE Now Eais Good Meals There is no need Eat m Ami M despair ol reiu-i n thej i.u\, n<»' irted M i Brunu Bumm Almost everf 0..> letters arrrve tram one-time "incurable" w!»o have been put right by Mi Brand Read th:> letter403 words
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646 1936-10-27 4 Sheilali Graham - Sheilali Graham Film Fashions By Novel Loun£in& Outfits Holly wootl. Oct. 14. TTHE days i^row shorter and Holly- wood film stars are looking toward the fireside for smart and comfortable lounging outfits. Myrna Loy has purchased a smart ensemble combining thr ever-popul ir polka dot646 words
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Article, Illustration64 1936-10-27 4 CHARMING STUDY of Miss Patricia Karr, daughter of Mrs. Barr and a niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Manasseh who is taking part m the musical concert to be held at Goodwood Park Hotel on Nov. 7 m aid of the Poppy Day Fund. The concert is being organised64 words
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Article183 1936-10-27 4 UTHE fad for artificial eyelashes should be scorned by any woman who wants to achieve natural beauty, says a make-up expert. "Notice Tala Birell's natural Jasiies m her next picture if you are inclined to believe that real lashes can't be luxuriant and long. Those curling lashes are the183 words
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Article42 1936-10-27 4 The marriage of Mr. Thomas George, of Seremban Estate Limited is to take place at 7 a.m. today at the Church of the Visitation, Seremban, the bride be- ing Miss Clara D'Silva. A reception will later be held at Siliau Estate, Siliau.42 words
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Article, Illustration271 1936-10-27 4 JS'OTHER Hollywood miracle is demonstrated in the startling change of appearance of beautiful Olivia de Havilland. who has the leading feminine role in Anthony Adverse", the Warner Bros, picturisation of Hervey Allen's best selling novel, which irill open at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow. The coiffures shown271 words
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644 1936-10-27 4 RE VOL UTION JN MODERN EVENING FROCKS Lace, Lame And Knitting, Paris, Oct. 12. IT is a long time since the bare neck indicated that the dress was intended for evenings. It is even a long time since silk alone proclaimed the event, and anything m wool could not be644 words
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Article, Illustration320 1936-10-27 4 borne Attractive Vase HALI COATS Popular For Evening Wear London, Oft, 2. THE new hulicoats. worn over 1 the back oi an evening dress are :ied round the neck with one sash md round the waist with another, m can be m:)de with the addition320 words
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Article60 1936-10-27 4 Muddy boots and shoe> iviped ciean. if possible, bef- dries ;ind hardens on tin 1 I mud has to be removec scraped oiT with a Btece oi knife should never be ni vtndow-wedge is nritabk pose, or MM slips used by gard tiers plants. These can- I [rather, and it60 words
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Article35 1936-10-27 4 The marriage of Mr_ Noel Barrington Sabine, of the Kenya Administration Service to Miss Diana Plumptcn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Plurr.pton, late of Singapore, takes place m Nairobi Cathedral. Kenya, on Oct. 31.35 words
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Advertisement87 1936-10-27 4 (J I vßu :^<^l^^fc. SUlt lights intriguing silhouettes. An I S*£* mosphere supercharged with allur.ns v\i Jj ~p. E3^B^fctoCr;_^ and delicious symphony. I ji i^^^\^Bo SLIDE along with your londf st m In:;. I l\ w^^^^^^^^^^^ ;slsde nfl evp r so lovingly un.i < I A WM M SLIDE ON87 words
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Article, Illustration326 1936-10-27 5 \|Vs .ha-rp.on baron sluer will emerge from the bacon-sluing the (.r.i.prs 1 Lxhibiticn. Royal Agricultural Hall, Is- m. Mfcn V. >|. Fri.e of Gluutester. is one of the he winner la^t >ear was Miss M. L. Aldous of Stoumarket »«a Warn B. M. Wet of (il. wrestcr gettinff into training326 words
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Advertisement39 1936-10-27 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the manager. Price 50 cents each. KILAT GARDENS I CAMERON tf I HIGHLANDS M I SUPPLIES RECEIVED. I TWICE WEEKLY I PHONE r>:^7s. m fj. <JU39 words
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815 1936-10-27 6 Plea To Local Firms GOVERNOR'S WARNING OF DANGERS AHEAD A REFERENCE to the danger that is beginning to threaten the existence of commercial firms m the Straits Settlements and a call to them to take united and energetic action to meet that danger was815 words
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Article1077 1936-10-27 6 Governor's Annual Review SOUND POSITION UJT is my privilege on this occasion to review the events of the year that has elapsed since we last met to discuss the finances Of the Colony and at the same time to attempt some estimate oi the outlook for the1,077 words
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Article1191 1936-10-27 6 Enrolment Not Checked DECLARING that the much-criticised increase m primary school fees introduced by bis predecessor, Sir Cecil Clementi. had not resulted m any reduction m enrolment, the Governor announced at the Legislative Council meeting yesterday that he did not intend to make any1,191 words
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Article296 1936-10-27 6 Small Surplus Expected This Year COLONY'S BUDGET j STATEMENT A SMALL surplus for the Colony may be expected this year, bringing the total surplus up to about $71,500,000. The final excess of revenue over expenditure for 1935 was $275,739. when the total surplus of the Colony stood at $71,229,370. The296 words
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Article, Illustration252 1936-10-27 6 Five Injured (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 25. ywo were killed and five persons were injured m one of the worst motor smashes m Malaya I his year, which occurred m Victory Avenue, Kuala Lumpur, m the early hours of this252 words
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Article72 1936-10-27 6 The Band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme today at Katong Park at 8.30 p.m.: March, Adolphe <G. Michaelis>; Overture, Haydee (Auber;; Selection. Operas of Offenbach (selected and arranged by J. Anselli; Fox-Trots. Mickey Mouse Harry Carlton), Queen of Hearts (W. E Haines); Trombone and72 words
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Advertisement400 1936-10-27 6 ccDfftns HAVE QUITE GONE Are you one ot women who an I to wear utrly. vi Why not n& ml il simple, safe way be able to wear shoes. Read bom comfort throuL-h "7 had twf Mf big toes, and a 4 My feet were very a size larger thoe.400 words
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Advertisement234 1936-10-27 7 #"Oo! My Goo -ness! v This is the 7th day of my j4 Picture!' 9 says SHIRLEY. *M FcapitoT] D ONT MISS THIS LAST NIGHT OF SHIRLEY TEMPLE m her Best Picture to date "POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL" ALICE FAYE and JACK HALEY. All those who were prevented, on account234 words
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Advertisement172 1936-10-27 7 OPENING TONIGHT IJAMBDA at 6.15 and 9.15 MLIInmDRM The country's favourite comedian MS Ift fVP m his grandest picture HP W. C. FIELDS m Paramount's scintillating JI- W^^» g with ROCHELLE HUDSON and a carnival of cuties and beauties to dazzle the eye i -v 7th GREAT DAY and STILL172 words
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908 1936-10-27 8 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1936. The Colony Budget IN the best Colony style, the budget for 1930, originally estimated to show a deficit of two and a half millions dollars, is likely to show a surplus, after the pattern of both 1935 and 1934, m which years908 words
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Article135 1936-10-27 8 Before concluding his speech at the Legislative Council meeting yesterday. H.E. the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas said he wished to pay a tribute to certain members of the Council. '•First to the Colonial Secretary Mr Small for the conspicuous ability with which he administered the135 words
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Article, Illustration1497 1936-10-27 8 Eastern Defences WHICH DEMAND More Attention FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT London, Oct. 10. THE great naval base at Singapore, nearing completion, in essentials anyway, with its greatly increased military garrison, will be the grand point d'appui in the Far East in the event of another world war. ButFree Press - 1,497 words
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Advertisement275 1936-10-27 8 How "Single" Whiskies get married t X^Xpyj. m Here m Scotland," said Johnnie Walkef, ■s2#a\V^*x we dont rnarf y tnc single or separate \/L/ wtmkies until they arc fully matured. The t£^ blender then has a large number of fine old &ingie whiskies at his disposal, and from these he275 words
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Advertisement65 1936-10-27 8 A STUNT FLIER took up a friend one day who said afterwards, "Thanks for both the flights." "Both?", said the acrobat. "You've only had one." "Both. I said, my first and last." Adopt the motto of 'Safety First' and take out a "GAFLAC" ALL SICKNESS ACCIDENT POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE65 words
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487 1936-10-27 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Sovereignty Must Be Respected NEGOTIATIONS STILL AT A DEADLOCK Nanking, Oct. 26. A FOREIGN Office communique states that the Japanese Ambassador. Mr. Kawagoe, and the Chinese Foreign Minister, Gen. Chang Chun, who met for the sixth time thisReuter - 487 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-10-27 9 ~POLORI Xl KIO AND BASIL SYDNEY m "Accused," which opens s l tin- Pavilion tomorrow. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Florence Lesmond arc also starred.24 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-10-27 9 MISS SARAH ('liritrillLL. 22--year-old daughter of Mr. Winston Churchill, who treated a sensation by leaving secretly for America, where, it is believed, she will niarrv a well-known actor.28 words
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Article89 1936-10-27 9 "Extremely Delicate" Tokio, Oct. 24. Mr. Euma. the Japanese Consul-Ge-neral m Nanking, arrived here today, but declined to discuss the Sino-Jap- iinose negotiations, "which have reached an extremely delicate stage." He proceeded to the Foreign Minister's residence at 4 p.m. and reported to Mr. Arita and other senior, Japanese officials.Reuter - 89 words
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Article471 1936-10-27 9 Analysis Of The Latest Statistics ACCORDING to statistics just issued In the October Bulletin of the International Tin Research and Development Council, published by The Hague Statistical Office, the world apparent consumption of tin jdecreased from 14.035 tons m July 1936 to 13.163 tons471 words
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Article20 1936-10-27 9 VON_JUBBENTROP Oct. 25. Herr von Ribbentrop left for London j today to UkC up his Ambassadorship. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article93 1936-10-27 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Chinese Beat Off Invaders shanghai. Oct. 26. FIG:! N LtinVM around the dis- and Hsingho. m East the allied forces of Oatei Mongolia. a ied by Gen. Wang :i San. who launch.ittaek on North terdaj, were repulsed by defenders with heavy Gen. Fu93 words
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Article52 1936-10-27 9 Defmnre Bloc To Be Formed Bucharest. Oct. SUlIi of the Balkan if Rumania. Yugov.d Turkey, meet here rdlni la well-informed :i be accompanied by :.icians. d from a militar> object is to lay a the tormation of a dewhlch, should any of attacked, the other r to itsReuter - 52 words
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141 1936-10-27 9 To Prevent Rapid Price Rise London, Oct. ?d. IT la officially announced that copper production will be increased Horn 15 to 5 per cent, curtailment, effective from Nov. 1. The announcement of the increase, treeing an additional 7,000 tons ironthly, comes a little sooner thanReuter - 141 words
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Article103 1936-10-27 9 No Longer Part Of British Naval Equipment London, Oct. 24. The abolition ol the historic cutlass was announced today by the Admiralty j m a licet order decreeing it no longer I to form part of the equipment of men landed for service, though it will be employed103 words
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Article33 1936-10-27 9 Mr. C. H. Sansom. Commissioner of Police. F.M.S., has been spending most of his leave m Scotland, where he has been having an enjoyable time. He has left lor Malaya by the Comorin.33 words
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Article42 1936-10-27 9 London, Oct. 24. The Crown Prince of Denmark called at Buckingham Palace yesterday and was received by the King. The Prinre is at present staying m London with his wife as the euest of the Duke of Connaught.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 42 words
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118 1936-10-27 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - CHINA PHILIPPINES TO CO-OPERATE? Sin Chew Jit Poh The "Southern Advance" Of Japan ShinJiii. O.t. U,. AJapane.se icpod Btatt 'hat Pre.sirient Manuel Q I ll th<Philippines, will won ptoowd to china to confer with the Nankin* leaden re the acivis ..bi Iv ot tin- lormation of a Bino Philippine i.-ont118 words
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Article74 1936-10-27 9 Brussels, Oct. DBGSELLE. the leader of the Fascist Kexists, and the ollici members of Mi party who were arrested for defying the (iovernment ban on their demonstration on Sunday were released today at 1.30 p.m. A Socialist was shot m the le;; by a Rexist and twoReuter - 74 words
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Article40 1936-10-27 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Expected In Singapore On Friday Hons Koni;. O<t. Hi. Mr Chiang Ting Fu. the new Chinese Ambassador to Moscow, left Shanghai yesterday for his post. He is oxoected m Siimapore on Friday.-40 words
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Article45 1936-10-27 9 The Ham Steamship Co., Ltd., announce that from January 1 next the accountancy department and general office will be merged with the London office at 24. St Mary-axe. Only the .superintendents' department and an agency branch will be retained m Cardiff.45 words
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Article108 1936-10-27 9 Court -Martial Soquol To "Trivial Incident" London. Oct. Z%. TIM Admiralty states that the Com mand r T-in-Chiel has reported that M a result ofl investigations into the indiscipline on H M.S. Guardian on Oct. 15, when there was a delay In falling m. OQC iMe seaman has108 words
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Advertisement80 1936-10-27 9 OPENING WED: 28th OCT. DOUBLE ATTRACTION!! "ANTHONY ADVERSE" AND SPECIAL DINNER MENU s 1 .50 i Ml Tmu sol P cm seiw i ion ion nsbzj "H> KIUMI SALMON ■01 1 HUMUS! sai <i: OK *ESB lt\KE[l CRAB GftllAlO ULLKT STFAK OK '•HII i i:n lvm ß CUTLET H II80 words
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Advertisement58 1936-10-27 9 OBTA.NABLE FROM ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. < Yiii^Y *$^'*£~'<* i 2 f^^^S^^2^^** r '^i^K k^' PEEK FREANS^fSi An entirely new type of B^"<T>^ Biscuit, combining the whole- r^ <£> >^1 soreness of pure frut and the <& O j^k crisp crunchiness of hard <^> pastry. Available with jam58 words
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207 1936-10-27 10 LAST NIGHT'S QUOTATIONS By arrangement with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service of commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This is the first occasion on which a207 words
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568 1936-10-27 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Oct. 26 Xew York prices quote 1 In U.S The above are dealers' middle prices; Jobbers, margins, brokerage »na stamp duty are not included. Share of Cl denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Pall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5568 words
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95 1936-10-27 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Oct. 1! o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No IXR 8 8 m rases fob October) H% 27 11 16 j CicfKl FA Q m rases •I'O.B. October 27 916 H% No I X KS.S. (SpotWt) 'awardable 27> L 27 9 10 November 27 916 27 595 words
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Article45 1936-10-27 10 rhe Eastern Extension Telegraph announces that the delay on itt Tele gl una from Singapore to Mtan yesterday was as follows:— Trleunmis HajjdepJ m at 5.00 p.m. j two :n:> s 530 pm. five mins.: 6.00 pm seven mins.. 630 p.m. two mins45 words
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Article43 1936-10-27 10 London. Oct. 10. rllni on New York is 4.83 7 8 and I 105» a The stock markets are quiet and British funds dull. War Loan 1 "•",>■ ,i kit I IlH gQfci is < :7 35 j 3d mi uuiir. British Wireless.43 words
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Article71 1936-10-27 10 Oct. 26 Buyers Sellers Gambier 5.50 Java Cube 9.50 Hamburg Cube 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 17.25 Black Pepper 9.2!) White Pepper 16.75 Copra, sundried 6.05 Copra, mixed 5.80 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 R. B. Siam No. 1 R. Saigon Al $146 R. Siam. W. C. No. 171 words
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Article103 1936-10-27 10 Activity In Nearly All Departments London, Oct. 22. On the Stock Exchange, todojy, despite one of the heaviest settlements experienced for several years, the markets ruled active m nearly all departments and selective buying of industrials resulted m numerous appreciable advances. Several coppers again shone brilliantly and oils103 words
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Article205 1936-10-27 10 From London SJO p. m. Oct. 26 RI'BBER: Steady. London Spot: 7 7 B ti. 715 16d. Previously: 7 7 B d. 7 15 16 d. November: 7 15 16d. 8 1 16 d. Previously: 7 7 B d. Bd. Jan. -Mar. -h: Bd. 8' B d.205 words
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Article69 1936-10-27 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Oct. 26 Tin: Steady. Cash: £198 iOs. Previously: Firm at £130 Three months: £106 12s. 6d. Previously: £197 Cs New York Tin: 44.05. Previously: 43.95. Copper: Settlement: £41 17.^. 6d. Previously: £42 7l 6n Gold: Yesterday: £7 2s. 3d. Previously: £7 2s.69 words
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Article71 1936-10-27 10 London Closing Quotations Oct. 26 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viou.sly Paris Francs to 124.21 105' 105% New York $to 4 8823 4.88 7 A BS~i, Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.07 9 06 I Hong Kong Per dollar Is 2 7^ Is V^d71 words
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Article205 1936-10-27 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations SELLING Oct. 26 London. T.T. 2 4 1 16 London, demand 24 1 16 London. 4 months' sight 24 18 Lyons, demand 1225 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 Montreal, demand 56 15 16 Batavia. demand 105 Samarang. demand 104% Calcutta. Bombay and205 words
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Article1168 1936-10-27 10 I Fraser and Co.'s List I MONDAY, OCT. 26, 1936: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 3s 6d 4s Asam Kumbang 26s 6d 28s dd Austral Malay 52s 6d 54s 6d Ayer Hitam (ss) 15s 6d 16s 3d Ayer Weng ($1) 160 1701,168 words
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Article152 1936-10-27 10 In their daily report on the share market issued ;»t tin <l" sr> business yesterday. Messrs. Kraser and r.» state thai tin mi. »i cncy of the price of tin remaining perfectly unchanged nil shares falling continues since the local price of the metal remained unchanged at152 words
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Article117 1936-10-27 10 Handicapped By Lack Of Fast Shipping London Oct. 24. "British traders have to meet the competition of American goods carried by last ships to China and everything i possible must be done to remove the disadvantage from which Great Bri total sutlers" .said Mr. I.117 words
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Article, Illustration394 1936-10-27 11 The Four Clces - Winning CONTRACT The Four Clces 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 m existence. A PSYCHOLOGICAL DOUISLE AS a general rule when your partner has doubled an opponent's contract, which is immediately rescued, it394 words
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Article32 1936-10-27 11 The mail and passenger vessel s.s Sphinx from Saigon is expected today at 7 a.m. and sail at 2 p.m. ior Colombo. Djibouti. Port Said and Marseilles. Berth: S.H.B. Wharves.32 words
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Article12 1936-10-27 11 Major and Mrs. L. Vaughan are returning to Kuala Lumpur this month.12 words
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Article42 1936-10-27 11 The death occurred on Wednesday m Penang of Madam Aishah binti Chanda. aged 60. eldest sister of Che Mohamed Shariff. C ol L e^ Or P wp Land Revenue. Nebong Tebal, and Che Md Kasslm. Chief Clerk. Government Printing Office. Alor Star.42 words
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Article78 1936-10-27 11 Big Increase During First Half Of This Year Nearly 2,000 more venereal ifiwitT cases were reported at dinars m the Medical Department, Straits Settlements, during the first six months of this year, as compared with the same period last year. The figures were 11.401 and 9,747. More than78 words
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Article67 1936-10-27 11 A drowning fatality occurred m Taiping on Wednesday. The victim w;us an eighteen-year-old Indian schoolboy, named Kamalakshan. The deceased's clothes and bicycle were lound on the bank of a stream on the eastern side of the Taiping Lakes. The police k* >;t watch until the body drift-d out from underneath67 words
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Advertisement343 1936-10-27 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m tne colony of Hong Kcng) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6,500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve343 words
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Advertisement510 1936-10-27 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AM) CHINA [Incorporated m England by Royal Char Paid up capital m 600.000 shares Of £5 each .€3.000.000 1 Reserve Fund CSjMMgf Reserve Liability of Proprietor* BSjMMM IIFAI) UMM 3S, Itishopsgate, London. K.C. Igencies and Branches. Alor Star Doilo Saig -n Amritsjr Ir>oh Semarang Bangkok510 words
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Miscellaneous408 1936-10-27 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY ODAY Paris— Radio-Coloniale Wavelength— 25.«« metres a.m. 5.35 Concert. 635 News m French. 6.50 News m Spanish. 7.00 News m French. Market prices. 7.20 News m English. 7.35 Records or theatrical broadcast 9.35 Close down, p.m. Wavelength IMI metres 5.15 Day's programme. 520 Concert. 6.20 News408 words
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Article157 1936-10-27 12 One Or Two Minor Accidents In sum slul endeavour to keep elrar of the centre of a hurricane the iiKi.sttr ol Urn PS.N.C. lim>r Orduna. Cuptnin C. W. Benson, took his ship 70 or 80 miles nut Ol its usual course during the voyage trom157 words
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Article266 1936-10-27 12 Designed Chiefly For Cruising It was announced recently that the Swedish Amerika Line had invited teriden for a new liner larger and faster than the Kun^shclm (19,055 tons). Plans have been drawn up. and when the order is placed construction will proceed rapidly. for it is the intention266 words
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739 1936-10-27 12 Training Cruises To The River Plate London, Sept. 19. AN interesting sale is that oi the sailing ship Parma uliuh A lls been purchase from the ltederi A B Parma (Mr. John V Wennstrom. MUftr), Mariehamn, by Messrs. Barnett Bros., of New Broad Street,739 words
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Article79 1936-10-27 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR East Wharf I iilui,,,. i( An.sliuii 20. Main U'liarl nlr.u. Buciius Ai;i Kedmta LI; I Cmpire Hack dm, Steel N 37; Kajani VVrsl VVh.ui Mr,' I ■> X Section 10 f 1 1 1 BipK M I M»« i 1.M.1.,,,!; M.iin W'li:«ii Grai> No 1 1 Oil Whait79 words
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Article181 1936-10-27 12 Mahidol. Br .474 25. to East < St<N-l Nil Iroin New Ywi Kampar. Br M kok 2b to B.ij.^ Ma»^ D Sudchadi:) SI: Ltngmen Ha\ri* Muni. J Muji 25 to B BtrpeA n i^r. <; mi to Gl c cnevUii N Hong Kong Thedens. Dutch. Palemoung 26. I181 words
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Article26 1936-10-27 12 Oct. 25: Tandjor. B Burdwan (Brit i TJtpai Dam; Kayu Ifaru Oct. 2G: SihTi. mura. Sin Khenu Rasa Brit': Eul <Dut i; M Pasqiuer 'Fclis.26 words
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Article189 1936-10-27 12 Decrease In Singapore Shipping ALL-MALAYAN INCREASE THE tonnage of merchant vessels arriving at and departing from Singapore continues to decrease. During the first half of this year there was a decrease of 251.143 tons, compared with the corresponding period of the year 1935. Of this decrease 205,648 tons were British189 words
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Article125 1936-10-27 12 At a meeting of the council of Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce recently the possibility of a passenger steamer service between Aberdeen and Stavanger. Norway, was raised m a letter from Mr. Olav Hauan. Stavanger. Mr. Hauan said the main service between the United Kingdom and West Norway125 words
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Article66 1936-10-27 12 The Commissariat of Water Transport of the USSR, has rechartered two British vessels to join the Kara Sea fleet heading for the North Siberian port of Igarka. These vessels, which will be the last to call at the port during the present navigation season,66 words
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Article26 1936-10-27 12 The P. and O. Behar has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive here noon tomorrow. She will proceed alongside the S.H.B. wharf on arrival26 words
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Advertisement501 1936-10-27 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporate] tn P.MS.) TELEPIIONi:: Freight 1 i Pa.«sa ire 5451. LLOYDS AGENTS. Boomvr. %r.nrrs for ft:derated malat «tates railways. UOVAI. STATE RAILWAYS OF SIABf. sWOSID'I Ctcir> >T i incorponted Ir. Ent!jmd> Mil l.\::::i -s ROUTE offers TRANS -V MAT IV SKRVICES v» BON4MJ II M «l»n I501 words
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Advertisement84 1936-10-27 12 M.S. MAKMX NAN ST. ALDBGONOE. Ccnoral kmnt^ DIX AT SINCiAPORI IH« CONTINENT on oi; MM NOV. 1. I' Ohmlqbki ire uviT^c has been oi the abov< Amsterdam and B have been ttutn consignees a d<v 1 cent, ol the nett n at time ot arriv.il NEDEKLAND UMI 41 R JAVA84 words
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Miscellaneous388 1936-10-27 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm Thursday 7.45 :i.m Alor Star: Mon. to Frl* 7.4f» am. Saturday 7.45 a.m and Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.4f> am. and 1 pm. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swcttenham, Taliunf and TelOk Anson: N\ ekdays* 1 p.m. Rota Bahru,388 words
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Advertisement420 1936-10-27 13 BY PsOandBRIfISHINDIATiNES P. 0. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS l)uc Due Ti.nni<e Spore. Tonnage Spore. MM. 1M37 Nov. 6 BHUTAN 6.100 Jan 14 10 Nov. 18 CORFU 15.000 J-an 15 15 Nov. 20 BEHAR 6 000 Jan 24 Dec CARTHAGE 17 000 Jan 29 Dee 17 SOUDAN 6 500 F-420 words
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Advertisement394 1936-10-27 13 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd (Incorporated m Strait* Settlement*.? "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL AOCKPTING CAEGO lOR MONTBKAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. St«»*nirr Due Sail« CITY OF DERBY Havre, London, Hfdam. H'burg Oct. 28 Nov. 2 CITY OP LYONS Havre. London. R'dam, H'burg394 words
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Advertisement1108 1936-10-27 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Oceun The Hua Khiow Steamship Co (1912 i Ltd Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual Ihe unaid WhiU- SUr Ltd' Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship <C Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line' Ltd Ihe China Navigation Co., Ltd.1,108 words
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Advertisement761 1936-10-27 14 K. P. M. ROKAN TuesrUw Oct. 27. Eengk.ilis. Paneh, Berombang, Tajajongllengeklar, Tanjong-Leidong and Ajsahan. BOKLOMiAN- Tuesuay. Oct. 27, Rhio. Tambelun. Singkawang, Pe- nglort and S» iakau. >lAKASSEK— Wedn.sday. Oct 28. P. Samboe. Toengkal. Poelo -Kidjang, Sapat. Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas, Pensalian-Estate and Rengat TIIEI>ENS^-Wedne^day. Oct. 28, Muntok and Pllemhang. IQMIO mulnmly, Oct.761 words
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Advertisement582 1936-10-27 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE d&idfAMERICAN MAIL LINE PRESIDENT LINERS FOR SPEED. fROM SINGAPORE: 23 DAYS TO SEATTLE 33 DAYS TO EUROPE American Mail Line famous President Liners sail fortnightly from Hong Kong to Seattle. Through lares include first class rail by any direct route across America or Canada (Pullman and Meals582 words
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Advertisement471 1936-10-27 14 Q. S. K. LINE f Buenos Aires Maru Luenos Aires via Colombo, Durban Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro, Santos. Id., Grande do Sul and Montevideo Italy Maru Cape Town via Momoa.su I Dar-e.s-S.'laam. L. Marqui.- D East London, Algua Buy v::<! M«^s«| Bay Brazil Maru Buenos Aires via L. Marques.471 words
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Advertisement8 1936-10-27 15 QPECIAL T)RY I Ginger Ale F. &N. I8 words
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Article, Illustration729 1936-10-27 16 Home Team Easily Win Water Polo Match HONG KONG COMMAND FIRST IN SWIMMING A SWIMMING team from the Hong Kong Command beat representatives of the Malaya Command at free style races yesterday, at the Singapore Swimming Club pool, but were defeated by four goals729 words
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Article831 1936-10-27 16 Failure Of All Bowlers In Recent Game By "A. C. G." JJEAVY scoring featured the Perth match just completed and *1 once apain the M.C.C. team had the best of things, even though they were not successful m winning as they did m831 words
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Article45 1936-10-27 16 London, Oct. 2fi. The Scottish soccer team to play Ireland at Ecliast on Saturday is: Dawson (Rangers), Anderson* (Heartj). AnceU New lastle) .Mass:? 'Aston Villa Simpson i ßangers), Erown Rangers/ Munro (Hearts*. Walker Hearts* McCulloch Brent !'ord>. Nap!er Derby) and Duncan Derby -Reuter.45 words
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Article28 1936-10-27 16 The entries for the SC.R.C. Open Tennis Tournament must reach the Honorary Tennis Tournament Secrecary not later than the first post or Nov. 2.28 words
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Article338 1936-10-27 16 Royal Plea For School Interest I Bangkok, Oct. 26. j AT the annual general meeting of j the ruling body of lawn tennis In Siam, held on Friday euning, Pri r :ce Bidyalankarana, President of the Siam I Association, and himsell a well-known player, urged that338 words
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Article157 1936-10-27 16 Gay Venture Scratched The latest callover for the Cam;- bridgeshire is as follows. All quotes are taken and oilered except where otherwise stated. Dan Bugler 15 to 2 Noble King 10 to 1 Finalist 10 to 1. Pegomas io to 1 Harina ioo to 7. Esquemelinn 15 to157 words
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Article49 1936-10-27 16 The following will represent the Excise Dept.. Tangjong Pagar XI versus s.s. Sarpedon today at General Post Office ground. Kick off 5.15 p.m. S.S. Sarpedon: F. Armitage. W Bailey. E. Long, C. Lolley. F. Williams. J. Newlands. F. Russell. I. Jones H Clarke, M. Kehoe and H. Chappie49 words
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Article, Illustration67 1936-10-27 16 Friday Night's Two Big Fights NARSING V s FLOWERS THE date for th boxing leati Arena has been i day. Oct 31. to Fr.r. There should b« with Tiger Pl— ut Young Htantag, pion of Saigon, and B S. Fond battling l vacated recently by Li contests will be ol67 words
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Article172 1936-10-27 16 G. O. G. Hoy Wins Island Club Competition The October 1936 Bogey Competition played at the Island Ciub over the week-end resulted m a win for G. O. G. Hoy m the 'A" Division with a score of 1 Down, and the "B" Division was wx>n by M.172 words
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Article117 1936-10-27 16 The following have accepted to dat rugby football for BjCjC n n\ day at the S.C.C.: J. P Turcan; A P Crtifie N q .Morris. F. I. Tremlett. G D A K. A Haddocks. A rj f Meathrel, E. N. Griffith Perry, G. E. M. Jo:k.> (dpi g'■117 words
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Advertisement96 1936-10-27 16 NBU CONTRACT BRIDGE COMPLETE THE GOLD BOOK OF BIDDING AND PLAY by ELY CULBERTSON $4.50 f tilbcrtson's new book. Contart Bridge Complete, deals uit;» both bidding and play at full-length and it includes all the revolutionary developments of the past two years. Among the important new bids described are the96 words
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Advertisement7 1936-10-27 16 Sir w Tb %J^-^ FRA/ER NEAYE Ltd.7 words
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