The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 October 1936
1936-10-31
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Title Section22 1936-10-31 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,998. ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 31, 1936. 10 CENTS. KING EDWARD'S SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT22 words
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Article, Illustration104 1936-10-31 1 LIFTED EXHAUSTED FROM MACHINE London. Oct. 30. M\ Mollison. the famous m. landed at Cro>don thix morning, crossing our Grace, New--13 hours 18 11 Hew a Bellanca quipped with a 700- i^p Junior engine. I exhausted from >a:ied heavily on a red the necessary BU officer,Reuter; British Wireless - 104 words
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Article712 1936-10-31 1 m iv- Emma, Oct. 30. o 'CTuaeni of tifl d *he ■glti'illlll n Btmc undc-r Gen. rormer dictator -teel firm. Nt the Chinese i steel work 1 purchase th? necesu British firm. First Address As Sovereign ANXIETY AT EVENTS IN SPAIN Employment At Highest Level EverBritish Wireless - 712 words
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Article14 1936-10-31 1 London. Oct. !!>. t& the hope n :nav marked by and girls m British Wireless14 words
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231 1936-10-31 1 BATTLE BETWEEN COPPER PRODUCERS CONSUMERS Situation O tit Of Hand London, Oct. 30. THE phases m the battle between copper producers and consum-j ers with the stakes held by the speculators is daily becoming more interesting. Today's further advance of 7s. 6d. making the price of spot metal £42 155.,Reuter - 231 words
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Article, Illustration176 1936-10-31 1 Tokio "Amu sed" At Postponement Of Visit By Admiral Little •shanghai, Oct. 30 ORiTISH naval circles are very indignant as the result of a message from Tokio stating that the Keelung police report to the Foreign Office denied ill-treatment of the British sailors or the receipt of a request for176 words
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Article60 1936-10-31 1 London, Oct. 30. A SUCCESSFUL coup d'etat was accomplished yesterda; m Baghdad, according to information from official quarters m London. Faced by the threat of a military rising;, the Prime Minister resigned and King Ghazi appointed Hikmat Salaiman the the new Premier. The coup d'etat wasReuter - 60 words
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Article76 1936-10-31 1 Against Manoeuvres Nankins. Oct. 30. 'THE Foreign Office today filed three 1 protest! with the Japanese Embassy Firstly, against the Japanese army manoeuvres now taking place m the Peipir.g-Ticntsin area. Secondly, tho incident at Taiyuan, capital ol Shansi. m which ifMti Japanese are alleged forcibly toReuter - 76 words
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Article93 1936-10-31 1 London, Oct. 30. In a broadcast address from Jerusalem last night the Hi?h Commissioner m Palestine. Sir Arthur Wauchope. said the task of the Royal Commission, which will arrive m Palestine on Nov. 11, was to investigate the grievances and consider how with justice and fairnessBritish Wireless - 93 words
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Article20 1936-10-31 1 mosa. when three British naval ratings VCR subjected t 0 ill-treatment by the Japanese police and an Qfltoer ti suited.20 words
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Article34 1936-10-31 1 London, Oct. .'{o. The Prime Minister has appointod a committee of the Economic Advisory Council, under the chairmanship Qfl K;irl de la Warr. to study questions of nutrition m the colonial empire British WirelessBritish Wireless - 34 words
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Advertisement68 1936-10-31 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. TODAY'S ATTRACTIONS ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE forma!) 9.45 TO MIDNIGHT AND OUTSTANDING CABAPET ENTERTAINMENT SZITA&ANIS W H.I. KNOWN STAR AMERICAN DANCERS A ND THE SEASONS BIGGEST CABARET SUCCESS— DONT MISS68 words
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Advertisement131 1936-10-31 1 There is no better Te* than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. SEA VIEW p| HOTEL 0 RELLKR'S BAND PLAYING FOR THK R.S.R.K. (V) lIIKRfc Will NOT BE THE USUAL DINNER-DANCE AT THE SEA VIEW HOTEL TONIGHT SUNDAY 11 a.m. 1 p. m. POPULAR CONCERT I MORNING IBY ROLLER'S BAND I131 words
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Article217 1936-10-31 2 MIRACLES AT THE PAVILION Admirable Film Of Comedy And Illusion The Man Who Could Work Miracles. With Roland young. Produced by Alexander Korda London Film. At the Pavilion. In this film we have on the one hand one of the greatest writers m the world. H. G. Wdlg, trying to217 words
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Article98 1936-10-31 2 On Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Day Mail Train The engine ol the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur day mail train was derailed between Johore Bahru and Kempas shortly before 10 a.m. yesterday. A break-down gang was dispatched to the scene and repairs were quickly effected. The mail train resumed its journey alter a98 words
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Article78 1936-10-31 2 .Muar Residents Experience Dizziness Muar, Oct. 27. At irregular intervals at about 2.45 a.m. today, earth tremors were distinctly felt m Muar. Many of the residents, especially along Jalan Maharani, ran out to the streets for safety. Some of those who were awakened but remained m bed. said78 words
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Article101 1936-10-31 2 By arrangement with the directors Of tht V.M.C.A. it has been made possible for the Salvation Army to use the Urge hall m their Orchard Road building for Sundays during November i At 8 p.m. every Sunday a Salvation Army meeting will be addressed by Brigadier Lord and101 words
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Article245 1936-10-31 2 Pawnbroker Suspects An Imitation The story of how a Chinese named Chong Sam attempted to cheat a pawnbroker by trying to mortgage an imitation Parker pen tor $5 was related to Mr. A. D. York m the third court yesterday. It is alleged by the prosecution that245 words
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Article88 1936-10-31 2 The Straits Steamship Co. Ltd.. have arranged another Christmas cruise to the Langkawi Islands this year, and the Kedah will leave Singapore on Dec. 24y returning on Dec. 29. The ship will arrive at Penang on Christmas Day and will cruise off the Langkawi Islands on Boxing Day88 words
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Advertisement227 1936-10-31 2 MISCELLANEOUS. DEAFNESS— partial or total— complicated with head noises and other troubles cured absolutely m four weeks. Success complete satisfaction. Particulars on request. Kamala Works •S.P.), Panchpota. Bengal. India. LET. TO LET: Flats r.t the "CRESCENT" 545 upwards. Also "MEYER FLATS" Tanjong Katong. All sea frontage and modern sanitation. Also227 words
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Advertisement505 1936-10-31 2 x w jth The s ok- a,,, GRAFTON LABORATORIES, 20 B, Collyer Quay. BOARD RESIDENCE. BELVILLE I 15, SCOTTS ROAD I LARGE AND AIRY ROOMS PRIVATE VERANDAH MODERN SANITATION Phone 4274 FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms facing &?a with own bath room. H and C. and mod.505 words
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Advertisement1280 1936-10-31 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISFMENTS. TENDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Friday, the 6th November. 1936. at the Colonial Secretary's Office. Singapore, the Resident Councillor's Office, Penang. and the Resident Councillor's Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting for supplies for the Government at Singapore, Penang. and j Malacca, respectively,1,280 words
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Advertisement349 1936-10-31 2 JTrcc u>tcs s FVI t Kuala Lumpur Office: 25. J^. I'hon. PenwOff.ee l> Phone: I) lr n*m 40 1 ii,, etvSUBSCRIPTION r ATes Monthly c r> fft t Q«rt«*r Half Yearly Year| y twi» Note. Outstat ion rhequrs slim m the usual bank disrount <n <•«• ADVERTISEMENT RATES char **s349 words
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Miscellaneous112 1936-10-31 2 Diary Of The Day High Water: 10.33 am. 9.7 ft 1140 p.m. 9.6 ft Sports Badminton: Men's singles final at Clerical Union. Rugger: Johore vs. RE., at JohoreVolunteers vs. Army, at SCC Hockey: CSC. hockey gala. S.C R C vs. llth Battery. Cinemas ALHAMBRA Dancing Feet with Ben Lyon and112 words
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Article, Illustration6117 1936-10-31 3 Contract Not To Be Rescinded GOVERNOR-IN -COUNCIL TO DECIDE NEXT STEP j 111 IM KSTION OF WHETHER THE CONTRACT FOR THE sIiMHMH) HOUSE FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE SINGA,,,,;i Ml MCIPAL COMMISSIONERS SHALL BE LET OVT IviMKIHATKLY OR WHETHER IT SHALL BE HELDFree Press - 6,117 words
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Article, Illustration602 1936-10-31 3 PRESIDENT'S "INTOLERABLE POSITION M. Jones placing the before the meeting sired first to make it :he fact that he had the decision to place or the new house for be rescinded did not c v t not m favour of a 1 nor that he had any ion to join602 words
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Advertisement54 1936-10-31 3 THE BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION AT JOHANNESBURG feU REDUCTION ON RETURN TICKETS FOR INTENDING VISITORS For detailed information please apply to X.P.M. LINE, 1 Finlayson Green. Tel. 5451 iusi LAST DAY! OF if OUR A Year Might Elapse Before You Get An OPPORTUNITY Like This. Make Best Ot ft WASSIAMULLS' 31-3354 words
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Article, Illustration1107 1936-10-31 4 Joan Littlefield - Joan Littlefield Britain On The Screen By London, Oct. 20. •THERE will be many spectacular sets m "Knight Without Armour," Marlene Dietrich's first British film. which she is making for Alexander Korda at Denham. One seen", which was shot on the spot, shows an Ascot1,107 words
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Article, Illustration1155 1936-10-31 4 DEBUTANTES ABANDON SOPHISTICA TION London Life Coronation Preparations London, Oct. 20. PENNIES and twopences are now being contributed each week by families living m the poorest parts of East and South-east London to build up local street funds lor celebrations on Coronation Day. Many of the meanest and least beautiful1,155 words
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Article714 1936-10-31 4 On The Continent Rev Lion Of French Dictionary Paris, Oct. 20. TT is unlikely that many persons now living will see the completion of the ninth edition 01 the French Academy. Work on this has just begun, after a brief rest from their labours by the Immortals,714 words
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Article153 1936-10-31 4 A KING ON THE DOLE Evicted From Pal, DURRAGA it King, by descent and v right, of all the Illawarras His palace is only a -humpy or scrub 'hut. it is true, ajid he has been living on the dole. And m spite ol the ritafe* OI his black subjecUs153 words
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Article238 1936-10-31 4 I The undernoted newly added natflction and fiction works will b^ r^ad> lor issue today: Man the Unknown, Alexis Car*. Brian. Tom Clarke: Essays Ancient 4 tkl Modern. T. S. Eliot: Before the War Studies m Diplomacy G P Oom-U. The Problem oi Japan. IlltLsti I Capt. Malcolm238 words
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Article29 1936-10-31 4 Mr. and Mrs. B J P HwqillW arrived ir. Kuala Lumpur from H :n" at the week end. Mr.s J>m a long time m the hand» while on leave.29 words
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Article101 1936-10-31 4 the.se two bodie.s mti one. reichische jungvolk" Austr Folk, to be divided into pr« trict and municipal (T voluntary but it is exp»- bulk of the youth will join Federal Leader Count TtM sina, will be the head of tta ri tion. with a council to 1 1 The Roman101 words
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Article131 1936-10-31 4 Prostrate with "Terrible Pains' lllLs WOOUM k) take Kru>i-1 backache. u::d before first tattle che »a* rwii, the letter she vu •ADout this mm km pains m my back a n l *Mti|f ttew week.^ I could not I tried several well-kn. avail. Then131 words
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Advertisement154 1936-10-31 4 Ji* KEEP YOUR OOG FIT t If you vvint your dog to be always lively, happy and m good Vif?fM I condition, you must give him Sherleys Tonic and Condition SttßHObfi l>owd< rs fhecauseof Moo«Jines,s. Poor Coat I.o>>t Ap f .rtite Listlessness. Itching. Scratching. 'Hair Shedding.' etc is r XX154 words
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Article, Illustration360 1936-10-31 5 THE INSTALLATION of Lord Hugh Cecil as Provost of Eton College m succession to the late Dr. M. R. James took place at Eton with ceremony dating back many centuries and taking place m School Yard and College Chapel. The new Provost, accompanied by the Head Master, Mr. Claude Elliott,360 words
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Advertisement47 1936-10-31 5 msßrnzw W FROM OUR OVEN TO YOUR DOOR No muter how early you ri^e' O.ir delivery begins at 6.15 a.m,, so you no lo lger need eat yesterday's dry bread for breakfast. Stan the day with fresh ROYAL BAKERY BREAD f PROPRIETORS:— PHONE 5378 u/.v ;r< -i^^—47 words
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Article, Illustration341 1936-10-31 6 TREAT FOR FILMGOERS rE spirit of those spacious far-on" days of Trafalgar and the Nile is not dead. It lives with full vigour m the sea shanties of those glorious times, sung by the Royal Naval Singers of H.M.S. Danae (Captain L. K. 11.341 words
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231 1936-10-31 6 Mr. Sastri To Head Indian Deputation CHOICE WELCOMED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuaia Lumpur, Oct. 29. CONFIRMATION has been received m Malaya that the Rt Hon. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, P.C., Ch. U.D. (Hon.), has accepted the invitation of the Government of India to head the deputation which is coming231 words
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Article168 1936-10-31 6 Fusilier To Have Licence Cancelled An application by the Traffic Department lor the cancellation of the driving licence of Fus. Peter Maginn was granted by the fifth magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, yesterday when Maginn pleaded guilty to driving a motor cycle combination, first m a rash manner168 words
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Article94 1936-10-31 6 John Kemperley, chef of Raffles H tel was charged before Mr. E. E. Colman, fifth magistrate, yesterday with driving along Jalan Besar m o leckless and negligent manner and with fnihng to make a report alter an accident. Atter pleading guilty. Kerr?^ submitted a letter to Mr. Colman94 words
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Article345 1936-10-31 6 JOHORE HOLD-UP SENTENCES Ten Years R. I. And 15 Strokes (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. 29. ttiiTHEN men like you behave like VV wiiu animals and attack men with daggers and pistols there is only one way to stop it and that is by flogging. It is my345 words
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Article244 1936-10-31 6 Charges Against Malay Drivers Charged with the theft, as servants. of one gallon cf petrol from a motor car, the property of Chow Soon Sin. i proprietor of Poon Seng and Co., Prinsep Street, on Oct. 29, two Malays. Abu bin Yassim and Ahmad bin Ismail, were produced244 words
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Article60 1936-10-31 6 For having driven a car rashly and negligently, on approaching the june- I tion of Middle Road and Waterloo Street, on June 27, as a result of which two motor cars were involved In an accident, Bombardier Albert Bird. R.A. was fined $5 or seven days m default60 words
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Article38 1936-10-31 6 An adjudication and receiving order was made by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark yesterday, m the Bankruptcy Court Singapore, against Mr. W. T. Cherry, the Superintendent of the Government Printing Works, on his own application.38 words
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Article92 1936-10-31 6 tures denotes that aesthetics are not forgotten today— even m doll-houses The dolls themselves are as varied as a combination of a Ziegfeld beauty chorus and a debutantes' ball. It is impossible to recount every detail of the finest display of its kind yet seen m the Colony. The model92 words
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Article640 1936-10-31 6 Gigantic "Military" Parade f^ATHER Christinas is goinfr to have a u aimer titm <.i g r than usual m Singapore this year. The tn>s af MH !..i\» already arrived, and, judging by the displaj which opens i<> day at John Little and Co.'s, they combine a640 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-10-31 6 SZITA AND ANIS, the well-known star American dan<rr> are appearing tonight at Kaffles Hotel m their ordinal ml<rp*U tion of a Russian Dance. They are proving to »k the MBmm\ popular cabaret.32 words
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Advertisement13 1936-10-31 6 READY •Nov. 18th* Straps Times Annual MAKE SURE OF YOUR COPY ORDER NOW13 words
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Advertisement36 1936-10-31 6 SALE COMMENCING MONDAY NOV. tmd T* THURSDAY NOV. 12th 1996. Echigoya Co., Ltd. 54 56, Middle Road. N. B. Business Hours 8 a.m. to l> -W P* No Business on Oct. :51 ami Nov. 1 |IH36 words
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Advertisement42 1936-10-31 7 NEATEST EPIC OF jj THE YEAR |f < PAT I O'BRIEN W ROSS ALEXANDER BEVERLY ROBERTS p HUMPHREY BOGART *X MARIE WILSON J^y i Joseph Crehan MtA Joseph King ijyi Add. son Richards 9rec»td by toyroond fnrtght A f.r.t National Pi'ture ALHAMBRA sth42 words
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Advertisement27 1936-10-31 7 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 I\ j* Comedy of H. G. WELLS' Hilarious COMEDY SUCCESS "THE MAN WHO COULD WORK MIRACLES" Featuring Roland Young Released Through United Artists.27 words
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Advertisement396 1936-10-31 7 "ANTHONY ADVERSE" IS MAG- LAST DAY 315 615 9.15 NIFKENT Free Press. THAT sums up the Universal Ml II ■ll■% B% A opinion of this great Warner Bros. AS UAMKllfl CAPITOL BEN LYON and TODAY 3 p.m. 6.1S &9. IS JOAN MARSH with a talented cast m a peppy HERVEY396 words
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Article33 1936-10-31 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH DE SOUZA— At 169. Waterloo Street yesterday Samuel Rudolph de Sousa. Funeral service at the Cathedral oi the j Gocd Shepherd at 4.30 p.m. Interment at Bidadari at 5 p.m.33 words
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980 1936-10-31 8 SATIRDAY, OCTOBER 31. 1936. Lord Rothermere "PERSONALLY I know nothing about the Singapore Base," said Lord Rothermere m an interview during his visit to Singapore and then, m order to prove that he knew little about it, proceeded to tell us what form its development should take, instead of taking980 words
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Article88 1936-10-31 8 Correspondence To Thp Editor Sir-Mr. Harold Sydney Harmsworth, the suner-British patriot who amassed his multiple millions m Borland, who has been created Lord Rothermeic by England and who proudly tops his Daily Mail m England with the motto tor King and Empire,' expresses his patriotism and88 words
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Article521 1936-10-31 8 Delecting, In entry Furgerics 2 a. m. at Abbey •yHE British Museum has been revealing the methods by which it detects the forgeries ol important literary or historical documents that come its way. Perhaps the most interesting point about the revelations is that m most cases no521 words
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Advertisement110 1936-10-31 8 PRODUC€ OF f RfINC€ PS^BLl_g5T if MBm ;£_rJ__n________ ______H M__bJ__—_ovi! I^^^Sl CALDBECK S BY SPECIAL K£ A Jftw TO H.M. THE APPOINTMENI jj^a^ KING F SlA>l Q( AMTY IS OUR SLy>GA\ THE rUCI OF QIALITI IS YOUR SATISFACTION FOR SATISFACTION PATRONISE (Incorporated m Ceylon). Jt Willis, Diamond Merchants 6 s110 words
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Advertisement53 1936-10-31 8 "WORSTED SUITINGS cannot be bettered," reads an advertisement. Then how can they be worsted? But there is no better protection of its k'.nd than that afforded by the GAFLAC ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE.53 words
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Miscellaneous651 1936-10-31 8 Topics Of The Week TTHERE have been complaints about PERSONALITY the freak monsoon weather m coiffures." Th, V Singapore this week and then, ol give you m our local pris course there was that Snow-storm at maki a great transtoi ThursdT Engineers meeting on personalities ol thos, it A CORRESPONDENT651 words
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355 1936-10-31 9 MORE JAPANESE TROOPS FOR NORTH CHINA Result Of Shansi Demonstrations ATTEMPT TO NEGOTIATE DIRECT FAILS Shanghai, Oct. THE anti- Japanese demonstrations by the people of Shansi have not only provoked indignation among the officers of the North China Japanese Command, but have also aroused the wrath of the Japanese Kwanstun^Sin Chew Jit Poh - 355 words
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Article, Illustration14 1936-10-31 9 photo FHE COLOUR PARTY m the Scouts parade at Raffles Institution yesterday Free PresFree Press - 14 words
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82 1936-10-31 9 KAIMD COUNTERATTACK Madrid. Oct. 30. T Battle of the Marne" is BStd m political cirthe Spanish govern- :lensive which, acof War comrded a big advance on front, resulting m the I :>r reinforcements and M tocean cavalry. aircraft during the brought down .JO m D82 words
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Article163 1936-10-31 9 Even That Cannot Be Proceeded With I stated by Mr Q. L. Ham, Ihe deputy president, at the nissioners' meeting yesterday, t the Municipality urre unable pnneed with the purchase of a it Kintan?. Cameron Hightt v.\:,00 for the erection of hun^alnu, owing to legal complii it '.ins.Reuter - 163 words
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Article156 1936-10-31 9 LORD NUFFIELD AIR MINISTRY Accepts White Paper Version London, Oct. 30. I ORD Nuflfield. who was present m the House of Lords during the debate on the dispute between him and the Air Ministry, took no formal part m the proceedings, but m reply to quesrions addressed to him regardingBritish Wireless - 156 words
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Article76 1936-10-31 9 Sino-Japancse Talks And British Hope London, Oct. 29. In the House of Commons, Mr. Eden, the Foreign Secretary, m an answer to a question, said that with regard tc the situation m South China, the ditTerenc.es during the summer between the Central Government and the76 words
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Article66 1936-10-31 9 JW/HILE Singapore Covimissioners were yesterday considering actions and decisions taken at committee meetings, the deputy president suddenly broke off and said to Mr. G. Parbury, sitting opposite him, "Did you want to speak on this subject, Mr. Parbury?" Mr. Parbury looked surprised and hurriedly turned over the leaves66 words
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Article53 1936-10-31 9 volume of smuggled goods and he understood that he preventive services were now able to function more efficiently. Discussions were proceeding between the Chinese and Japanese Governments on the outstanding questions and the British Government sincerely trusted that these discussions might lead to general easing of the tension m theReuter - 53 words
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Article96 1936-10-31 9 The body of the late Mr. H. A. Exiey, superintendent engineer of the Blue Funnel Line at Singapore, who j lost his life m the Van Der Wijck dis- ister of! the coast of Java last week, lias been found. The body was seen on the96 words
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Article31 1936-10-31 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Hong Kong. Oct. 30. Nanking has approved of the allocation of a sum of $100,000 for the victims of the recent floods at Nanning, capital of Kwangsi.—31 words
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266 1936-10-31 9 CHALLENGE TO MR. ROOSEVELT New York, Oct. 30. TTHOUSANDS of excited, singing Republicans jammed the bel flagged Madison Square today to hear Governor Landon m the climax of the Presidential campaign. During the hour and a half speech crowds blocked all approaches for aReuter - 266 words
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Article, Illustration79 1936-10-31 9 HUNDREDS OF WOMEN volunteers, many of whom are having their first introduction to firearms, are being hurriedly trained m Madrid to help the Spanish Government forces defend the city against the great attack of General Franco's rebel forces. The women recruits are being trained by male instructors, spending many hours79 words
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639 1936-10-31 9 Commons Debate On Spanish Situation London, Oct. VX PARLIAMENT reassembled today after the summer recess. The Foreign Secretary opened the -Commons debate on the internal ional situation arising from the civil war m Spain. Would anyone deny that the policy of non-intervention was the one639 words
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Advertisement73 1936-10-31 9 size irStSt SIZE 55x72" Ms£& 58x90' $23.50 Iw fsjfoi 5 32.50 JAEGER pure wool travelling rugs. A SELECT RANGE OF UNIQUE DESIGNS AND COLOURS ON FAWN, BROWN, GREY AND NAVY. FRINGE ENDS SOFT AND WARM ROBINSON 6t CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. JUST UNPACKED TOTALLY A NEW RANGE CHINESE CARPETS73 words
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Miscellaneous44 1936-10-31 9 CABLE TIMKS The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company announces that the delay on full rate telegrams from Singapore to London yesterday wa>- as follows Teleftip.m.s h:«nde(' m at 5 pm six n mutes; 530 pin. {vn nni'ute.s; 6 pin. rive minutes; 6.30 p.m. three minutes.44 words
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6 1936-10-31 10 FREE PRESS SPECIAL COMME RCIAL SERVICE6 words
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Article202 1936-10-31 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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Article211 1936-10-31 10 Oct. 27. 28. 29. American Can. Com. 124» 2 125 3 4 125 American Telephone And Telephone 179» 2 178*8 17»Vb Atcheson Railroad 79 a 8 78" 8 81 4 Chesapeak 76 76 77 Dupont 168 169 169 l 2 Firestone 30 30 29 7 8 Citneral211 words
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565 1936-10-31 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 P- Oct. 30 Bhare of €1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.C 1944-64.... 117% 117% Funding Loan, 4 p.c, 1960-90 117>/ 2 W% 1/ War Loan, 3y 2 p.c 106^4 106% +Vs Straits 6565 words
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109 1936-10-31 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association The Shipping Office and the offices of the Statistics Department will be closed on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, and for the Deepavali holiday on Nov. 13. Oct. 30, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. m cases FOB. October) 28 516 28% Good FAQ. In109 words
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Article29 1936-10-31 10 By Straits Settlements Gazette notification, clones Cashwood 10. 14. 23 and 27. have been added to the list of approved clones tor purposes of the Rubber Regulation Assessment rules.29 words
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Article49 1936-10-31 10 The Naderland Line Royal Dutch Mail steamer Chrlstiaan Huygens which was due m Singapore from Europe on Nov. 17, has been delayed owing to engine trouble. It is expected that this will be recti ned within a few days and that the ship will reach Singapore on Nov. 23.49 words
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Article195 1936-10-31 10 From London 530 p. m. Oct. 30 RUBBER: Strong. London Spot: 8 3 16 d. 8»4<1. Previously: Bd. 8 sd Jan -Mar.: S l 4<l. 8 516 d. Previously: 8» B d. 8 3 16d. Apr -June: 8 5 16 d. 8? B d. Previously 8 3195 words
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Article77 1936-10-31 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Oct. 30 Tin: Easier. Cash: £208 10s. Previously: Strong at £208 12s. 6d. Three months: £206 15s. Previously: £207 2s. 6d. New York Tin: 46.50. Previously: 45.87. Copper: Settlement: £42 15s. Previously: £42 7s. Gd. Gold: Yesterday: £7 2s. 2 1 277 words
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Article70 1936-10-31 10 London Closing Quotations Oct. 30 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105 316 105»8 New York $to 4.88 2 3 4.88T 8 4.89 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.03 9.04 3 4 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 215 16d. Is.70 words
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Article206 1936-10-31 10 Oct. 30 SELLING London, T.T. 2H I|l6 London, demand 214 l'lft London, 4 months' sight 2 4V» Lyons, demand 1225 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 Montreal, demand 56 15-16 Batavia. demand 104 3 4 Samarang. demand 104 V 2 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand 154%206 words
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Article1195 1936-10-31 10 Fraser and Co.'s List Pajam <fl> 1 87 1 195 Pant Perafc ($1) 230 240 Perak R. VaUey isl) 1.15 Punggor t$U .32 Radella ($0) 430 4SO Sandycroft <S2) 1 00 Sungei Bagan ($1) 285 255 Sungei Rainal <fl> S. Tukang (sli 1 H Tambalak1,195 words
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Article123 1936-10-31 10 IN their daily share report issued at the close of business >e*tei. Messrs. Fraser ond Co. state that with tin up SI *•> ally the tin share market c mtinued ver> strong, was a considerable turnover of all classes of shares and buying" ai« difficult to fill.123 words
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Article70 1936-10-31 10 Oct. N Singapore uu pffn csec picui» Oct. 30 Buyers Sellers Gambier 5 50 Java Cube 950 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 15 50 Black Pepper 8 50 White Pepper 1 50 0 Copra, sundried 6.15 Copra, mixed 590 Small Flake Tapioca 5 25 R. Saigon70 words
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Article58 1936-10-31 10 liusiness Mcapre And Movemenis Irregular I on.! I On the Stock MM continued ol rather motions today with price m rowly irregular and HMi dominating. Rubber the commodity which I-iwing the quot.i ami"""*"" Copper was lu-Mtant. but "£*t*" on the reappearance P Wheat was Brmei »n oum tiReuter - 58 words
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Article400 1936-10-31 11 the Fowj Clces - Winning CONTRACT the Fowj Clces NIOH CARD VALUES or TMt FOUR-ACES SYSTEM TOTAL VALUE or PACK X* AVCAA6S MAMD fc'/t David Burnsiine, Merwin D. Maier, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence THROWING THE LEAD IT400 words
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Article207 1936-10-31 11 Judgment Reserved (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 29. •THE F.M.S. Court of Appeal today A reserved judgment m the "burnt film" case m which Mr. Ong Ec Lim, proprietor of the Prince's and Coliseum Cinemas, is appealing against a decision made by Mr. Justice Pedlow207 words
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Article68 1936-10-31 11 Man Tries To Climb Into Her Bedroom Awakened early yesterday morning by a noise at her bedroom window, Mrs. A. A. Sole, a European living m Firestone Park, Singapore, saw the scantily clad figure of a man about to climb m. She screamed, and the intruder dropped to68 words
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Advertisement484 1936-10-31 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6,500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve484 words
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Advertisement500 1936-10-31 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AI'STRALIA AND (lIINA < Incorporated !n England by Royal Charter* Paid up capital m 600,000 shares ol £5 each 000 000 Reserve Fund iv 3.000 000 I Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo500 words
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Miscellaneous824 1936-10-31 11 WEEK-END RADIO PROGRAMMES Berlin— DJE, DJH and DJQ TODA > Wavelenfths 1(>.8», 19.74 and 19.(i3 r#n w metres IVnanjc ZHJ p.m. Wireless Society) 6 15 O penins announcemrnt -7 a 620 Light music. v\. l velength— 49.3 metres 720 News m Engii%ih 7.40 Light music continued). 1 820 News and824 words
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Miscellaneous300 1936-10-31 11 10 20 "Sea Power— No. 4: The Protection of Shipping m Time of War." A talk by Paymaster Rear-Admiral Sir Eidon Manisty. 1U.40 Violoncello solos by Pau Casals. 10.50 A religious service (Church of England from Croydon Parish Church. 11.20 Greenwich time signal. 11.40 A pianoforte interlude by Cecil Dixon.300 words
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Miscellaneous100 1936-10-31 11 BAND ENGAGEMENTS By kind permission of the Honourable Mr. N. A. M. Griffin, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, the Band of the Straits Settlements Police will perform m public during November as follows, under the direction of Mr. J. C. Hitch, L.R.A.M., A.C.R.M., R.M.S.M. Nov. 1, Sunday 8.30 p.m. at100 words
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65 1936-10-31 12 Irish rtee state trade returns show that imports from Great Britain during August last wort- valued at £1.412,130 Mall* fcl.:*6g. 4 fii for the correspond tai month of hist year. Exports to it Britain totalled .£l.fGs 507 is against >: I 315.000 In August. 193565 words
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Article29 1936-10-31 12 New Caledonia Authorities Hold Japanese Vessels Tokio, Oct. It French government officials of New Caledonia today seized throe Japanese fining boats for Illegal entry into* territorial waters.29 words
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Article346 1936-10-31 12 Melbourne Steamship's Reduced Profits Alter making provision for depreciation and contingencies, the net profits of the Melbourne Steamship Co.. Ltd.. for the year to June 30 last amounted to €20.244. as compared j with £35,732 for the previous year. The directors have resolved to pay a divijdend346 words
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404 1936-10-31 12 Schooner For South Pacific Island's Service Hong Kong, Oct. 22. •THE Induna Star, a small schooner built by the Kowloon Docks for service among: the south Pacific Islands, will leave Hong Kong: on Friday morning on the first leg of her long voyage to404 words
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Article101 1936-10-31 12 Ships alongside v,, U|i(| expert* <| t«. East Wharf (Enti.m,, <„„. Koliiia 22. Main Wharf (Entrain Larut 16; Ok Ben wy vis <); Ai.tt i Empire Ibk (Kntr.n,,, <<tll Steel N IX-rby tt; Lot Raub i' 6 Km pi re |>, M k (tntian.i < llf Merkur 40;101 words
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Article276 1936-10-31 12 ONE CASE OF PLAGUE AT COLOMBO THE following is the health bulletin as issued by the League of Nations Eastern Bureau lor week-ending, Oct. Plague. Colombo was the only port m the Eastern Arena to report the presence of human plague during the week, 1 case having been notified, while276 words
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Article99 1936-10-31 12 Freight Tariff No. 13. Rate of Freight on Rubber, Latex. Linatex and Revertex. It is notified for information that the temporarily reduced contract rate of U.S. $8.00 per ton obtaining on These commodities to U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Ports will remain m force until Jan 31.99 words
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Article82 1936-10-31 12 Freight Tariff No. 5. Rate of Freight on Rubber, Latex. Linatex and Revertex. It is notified for information that the temporarily reduced rate oi U.S. $8.00 per ton obtaining on these commodities to Pacific Coast Ports will remain m force until Jan. 31 1937 Rate of Freight82 words
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Advertisement479 1936-10-31 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. f Incorporated «n P.M S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 14.13— Passage MSI. LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKIVr. \<.FM. IOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. *«>V\L STATE RAILWAYS OF SLAM. CANADIAN PACIFIC *s?wf* Dl r XT incorporated m Bnctend) Till EWRI^S" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES vt* HONOI II or (ii rPct KMPKSSI to479 words
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Advertisement250 1936-10-31 12 Ms. HALAi Arrived Od. :>|. i !r;(i ;motarship from nctilied thai a «-:<r«o landed will be ht'lu at Godowi N Bonded "D" at 2 p m Store at I p. m on M I proximo further held THK EAST VBU T1) < Incorporated m D BIBBY LINE [LOMtON AM>l;i >250 words
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Miscellaneous604 1936-10-31 12 I Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every I3aturday 7 pm Thursday 7.45 a.m Alor Star: Mon. to Frl.* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and.... Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Taipmg and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m Kota Bahru,604 words
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Miscellaneous34 1936-10-31 12 CLEARANCES Oct. 29: Boribat <Siam»; Her) Nor>: Hin Lee <T'ganu>; Geir.-.::\ Rusa. Rimau. Meran. Behar <Brit». Oct. 30: Pontianak. Ampang, Jerantut. Esmeralda, Karapara. Edendale •Brit); Siberg. Indrapoera, Etrema. Piancius, Tinombo, (Dut); Hon" Ha •Chit.34 words
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Advertisement482 1936-10-31 13 r^^Tr~T« B Millie* 1 > fcir BY. P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Tonnare Spore. t,»««™ c ue VY Q «j C Tonnage S pore. 1 1Mb. 1O 16.000 Nov. 6 BHUTAN rl™ t 7, 6 810 Nov. 18 SSrfU 15 6 000 *n482 words
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Advertisement539 1936-10-31 13 (Incorporated m Engiand.) is^*%LS* ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACtFPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO n uc Sail* CITY OP DERBY Havre. London, Ttfdam. H'burg In Port Nov. 2 CITY OF LYONS539 words
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Advertisement1067 1936-10-31 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamshln I o w Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunaid VVhitr ?i.r i«l' Lt Steam Navijratlon Co. Ltd.) The Sarawak MfamCu iw The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental 1 i,,/ ili The China Navigation Co., Ltd.1,067 words
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Advertisement734 1936-10-31 14 K. P. M. TOBOALl— Saturday. Oct. 31, Koedap. Tampoetih, Tanapat-Tinggi. BengkdlU and Bagan Si-Api-Api. VALENTIJN— Saturday. Oct. SI, Rhi> (passengers and mails only), B.iw an. Padang-Bay, Boeleleng and Sourabaia. TOHITI Saturday, Oct. 31, Pontianak. TOMOHON Oct. 31. Singkawang. Pemangkat and Sambas. TO(;iAN Saturday. Oct. 31. Prigi-Radja, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. PALOPO-734 words
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Advertisement583 1936-10-31 14 TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO BOMBAY SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrives. Leaves Leaves Arrives Spore. Spore. Penan*. New York. Pros. Adams Nov. 1 Nov 3 Nov 5 Deo. 15 Pres. Harrison Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Dec 29 Pres. Hayes583 words
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Advertisement471 1936-10-31 14 Q. S. K. LINE Italy Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Za!./ Dar-es-Saiaam. L. Marque.s. D East London, P. Elizabeth and Mossel Bay Brazil Maru Buenos Aires via L Marques. I and Cape Town J Arabia Maru Santos and Buenos Aires via (lomb Mombasa. Tanga. Zanzibar, bar Salaam. Beira. L. Marque.471 words
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Article, Illustration289 1936-10-31 15 (hmkl Reason" For Opposing Is Cost the question of *he PresiI came before me." Keta Hai. I was inclined for the reason thai it was $100,000. I thn began I lirtea and I could not find i.M>iks for bringing forvurd Ida moved reference resolution there wasFree Press - 289 words
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213 1936-10-31 15 .mkel. speakir.j: ai;air.>t r rerred to his conthc ss. <s.» a. referendum show'Uilding of the house at a SI not generally fav■uld have liked to fall majority decision of he went on, regret if to do so. It is •re. that it should213 words
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Article754 1936-10-31 15 WILL IT IMPROVE TO NINEPENCE? Stocks Normal By End Of This Yeai- THE decision of the International 1 Rubber Regulation Committee to increase the permissible exportable quota for the period January-June, 1937, by 5 per cent, was considered as bullish by all markets and754 words
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Article68 1936-10-31 15 To Visit Singapore The Civil Lord o! the Admiralty. Kenneth M Lindsay, Esq.. M P.. is shortly to visit Australia and New Zealand m the Empire Parliamentary Association's representative; and w'.ll break his outward journey at Singapore for brief tour of inspection He is expected to68 words
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Article143 1936-10-31 15 Limited Activities In Singapore The Singapore Poppy Day Committee announce tl.at it has been decided this year to limit the official activities m COnmntlon with Remembrance Day to Poppy Day and a dance In IcraMT years, m addition to the selling Dl popples and the arrangement of a143 words
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Miscellaneous1194 1936-10-31 15 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL "BETHESDA(Bras BaMkh Ro»4) TRINITY XXI— ALL SAINT'S DAY 9.00 am. Breaking of Bread (English 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. Service*. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 10 30 a m Breaking of Bread < Malay 8.00 a. m Choral Eucharist. Service* 10.00 a.m. Children's Service. 4.30 p.m. Sunday School1,194 words
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476 1936-10-31 16 Ringside - Ringside (By Quee Strives Hard For K. O. In Final Round FLOWERS' NARROW WIN OVER NARSING L. S. FOND outpointed Boy Q ice m a bout for the Singapore flyweight championship belt at the New World Arena last nifjht. The title was recently476 words
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Article35 1936-10-31 16 The Island Club is holding a Social Evening on Thursday at 730 p.m. The band of the first Battalion Middlesex Regiment will play, and there uill be dancing up till 2 a.m.35 words
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Article24 1936-10-31 16 The Middlesex regiment hockey team beat the S.C.R.C. yesterday at Hong Lim Green, by the only goal scored m the match.24 words
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Article94 1936-10-31 16 " BOOKIE - "BOOKIE" (BY Race No. 1. 1. TONY 2. Wait and Sec 3. Jacatra. Race No. 2. 1. MISS POLLY 2. Some Flirt 3. Glenarrow Race No. 3. 1. CHEERFUL LADY 2. Tete dOr 3. The Warrior Race No. 4. 1. KALILI 2. Refill 3. Clever Alec Race94 words
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Article275 1936-10-31 16 Prospect Of Bright Game ORIGHT open rugger should be pro- duced m the match between Volunteers and the Army on the Singapore padang this afternoon. The Volunteers' Fifteen includes eight of the Singapore State team, so the game should give some indication of ho# things will go275 words
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156 1936-10-31 16 Adelaide, Oct. 30. HAMMOND scored his third century of the tour today, m the match against South Australia. He was restrained, but his defence was sound and he was very severe on anything loose. The M.C.C. were a 1 out fcr 233, ofReuter - 156 words
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Article91 1936-10-31 16 Race 4 Dark Look. Race 6 Where Am I. Race 7 Con Con, Jubilee Star, High Degree. Race B—Rotarian.8 Rotarian. The order of running is Horses class 3, div. 5; class 3, div. 4; class 3, div. 3; class 1, div. 3; class 1, div. Z\ class91 words
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Article95 1936-10-31 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 28. The following will represent Negri Sembilan against Selangur at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday:— Peter Siow; Dr G. Van Geyzel. J E. Theophilus; Lieut. Morriss. Maarof. M. J. Hayward: J. E Edmonds. Sheikh Mustapha. R E. Wilson95 words
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Article52 1936-10-31 16 The following are badminton tics for the week-end. Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Men's Singles Final for the Open Championship of Singapore: Leow Kirn Fatt (Novic-, Holder) vs. Tan Chong Tee (Mayflower) Admission charges 20 cts for standing accommodation and 40 c's. for seat. Affiliated parties' members will be admitted52 words
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Article34 1936-10-31 16 The November Bogey Competition at the S.G.C. will be played on Saturday and Sunday Nov. 7 and 8. The Women's November Bogey Competition will be played on Monday Nov 2.34 words
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71 1936-10-31 16 The hockey match at Tanglin, yesterday between the R A Raffles Inst. resulted la Army team by four goals Allan, the R.A.MC ct:. ire -forward scored all four goals and p display. The Institute back vkorketi very hard but found the KAMC defence too solid.71 words
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581 1936-10-31 16 S.C.C. "B" NO MA TCH FOR ST. ANDREW'S 21-Nil Victory— 3 Tries By Douglas Ross St. Andrew's 21; S.C.C. "B" 0. PLAYING splendid rugger for a team so new to the game, St. Andrew's completely outclassed the Singapore Cricket Club "B" team on the Padang yesterday afternoon. They thoroughly deserved581 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-10-31 16 photo). PICTUEE TAKEN during play m the hockey match between the S.R.C and the Skins on the padang yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 21 words
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444 1936-10-31 16 SKINS' PLAYER ORDERED OFF THE FIELD Tempers Fray In Hockey Match At S. R. C SRC 2; Inniskilling Fusilitrs AN "ordering off" spoiled what could otherwise h.n, he <t i described as quite an interesting game of ho<k« •> lhl Padang yesterday, when the S.K.C. defeated the Skins ctld goal444 words
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Advertisement72 1936-10-31 16 HAY DIET Health via Food by William Howard Ray *.>.OO Hay Dieting- Menus and Receipts for all Occasions by Joseph Boyer and Katherine Cowdin 7.00 Child Health via Food— by Rasmus Alsaker, M.I). 4.50 Weight Control: How to Lose or Gain Weight by Correct Eating —by William Howard Hay Ml72 words
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Advertisement6 1936-10-31 16 I hSrF ■>>^^FRA/ER NEWE Ltd. -DI/TRIBUTOR£rJj6 words
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