The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 November 1936
1936-11-04
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17 1936-11-04 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.001. ESTD. 1835. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1936. 10 CENTS.17 words
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1011 1936-11-04 1 King's Speech At The Opening Of Parliament SULTAN OF SELANGOR PRESENT piOUGH similar to his speech at the prorogation of Parliament, the King's speech from the throne at the opening of the new session yesterday stressed that British policy continued hased on membership ofBritish Wireless - 1,011 words
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Article, Illustration87 1936-11-04 1 Lloyd George Admits He Was Wrong London, Nov. 3. rh udmi»ion that he was Bjiaaaj m placing the blame for the retreat of the Fifth Arm> m June. 1918. on (ien. bou^h ha> been made by .Mr. Llovd I area recalled after ita oook en the George "most the blameReuter - 87 words
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Article27 1936-11-04 1 IM .It Three Per Cent. Since 1905 Amsterdam. Nov. nl loan since ssued by 95 3 4 per n ol the floating 100.000.000 guilders.27 words
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Article48 1936-11-04 1 Madras. Nov. 3. f) N HI NDKFD persons arc U reported to have been killin u i vi lone which destroyed l tobacco depot of Guntur. northern Madrav Sixtytwo others u^r, killed at Chirala Reuter be absorbed by nd the other half subscription ReuterReuter - 48 words
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54 1936-11-04 1 Rome, Nov. 3. MUSSOLINI'S speech and its repercussions in London and elsewhere are given tremendous prominence in the press. Signor Virginio Gayda, writing in the Giomale d'ltalia. says Italy's foreign relations "are dominated by these alternatives frank peace or inevitable war with EnglandReuter - 54 words
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Article, Illustration125 1936-11-04 1 TRIED TO BLOW UP RAILWAY LINE Shanghai. Nov. 3. CEVERAL Chinese and Koreans who have been found guilty of trying to blow up certain sections of the Peiping-Hankow Railway, have been ordered to be executed by Gen. Chiang Kai Shek. who is reported to have125 words
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Article46 1936-11-04 1 S. R. A. OPPOSED TO CONSTRUCTION AT a meeting of the Com- mittee of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association on Oct. 29, the members present were by a majority opposed to municipal funds being used for the purpose of constructing a bungalow at Cameron Highlands.46 words
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546 1936-11-04 1 HUNDREDS HIT IN AIR RAIDS OVER CAPITAL Lisbon. Nov. 3 IMPORTANT advances are claimed by the insurgents in the attack on Madrid yesterday. Villaviciosa, ten miles southwest of Madrid is said to have been captured while on the Aranjuez-Madrid road the insurgents are stated546 words
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Article441 1936-11-04 1 Election Will Cost Over £3,400,000 New York. Nov. 3. The first results from Houston, Texas, show that Mr. Roosevelt is .eading by 126 votes to 21. A]l seven registered voters at Somerset. Vermont, polled for Landon. The cost of the Presidential election Will probably reach the huge441 words
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Advertisement94 1936-11-04 1 B_-^^_r^^^fT^--U^-r^-7^*^H^ E-ft^ l ;.;y»'i-_ii..M#^-i V __fc_i** *ma__4^_m____^. -Lk. L 3 T_ fc *TT_*« m^^^ mt G^Fm m m^^ m m I r II If b ,^*'m m wm^_w m^m\ J A —^_TV""" M 'w n Vi <JI TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE I DINNER DANCE 6 30 to 8.15 p.m. I (informal)94 words
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Advertisement65 1936-11-04 1 pi ■▼IBB SEA VIEW mk HOTEL j TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE 1 DINNER ANU DANCE Ml SK It KELLER'S FAMOUS KltNCARIAN BANO i>i -T —I ll im HI— I NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION Ml AROE. t_____, THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TODAY AT 1 P.M. AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL65 words
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Article883 1936-11-04 2 MUNICIPAL EXTRAVAGANCE Letters To The Editor THE CANDID MR. TAN- MONEY SPENT ON HOUSES FOR HIGH OFFICIALS— WHEN IT WAS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR HEALTH SERVICES— ABUSE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES OF POORER COMMUNITIES WHY HAD THEY NOTHING TO SAY?— ALL COMMISSION ERS SHOULD VOTE lo the Editor Sir. Mi S.883 words
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Article219 1936-11-04 2 To the Editor. Sir,— ln reading a list of the 15 members ol the Municipal Commission who are in (avow ol spending i r $100,000 on a house lor the president. BH strange to find these represen- j tatives of the poorer claasea ol the local219 words
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Article503 1936-11-04 2 ST. ANTHONY'S BOYS SCHOOL TEACHER IHPHE1 HPHE death took place at her resid- ence on Monday evening of Miss Mary Lourdes Armstrong, the eldest daughter of Mr. W. R. Armstrong, of the Straits Trading Co. Ltd., and Mrs. Armstrong, of Singapore. Miss Armstrong was503 words
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Article175 1936-11-04 2 SEA SHANTIES AT THE CAPITOL Success Of Danae Singers Last Night For delightful all-round entertainment it would be difficult to surpass the new programme at the Capitol Theatre. A rare treat is provided by the singing of sea shanties and other popular songs by the H.M.S. Danae Royal Naval Singers.175 words
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Advertisement63 1936-11-04 2 For The Day Law Notice Before the Chief Justice in the Ist "int at 11 a.m. 3. 171 3t> Gek Lau Choon Theatrical Co. vs. Yu King Yan. Before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark in the .nd Court ut 11 a.m. Assizes: Rex vs 1 Lai Leong Chew I Laa_ Tak63 words
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Advertisement33 1936-11-04 2 a------_-___________-M__-_-_-_-_-_-_ B B B a NOTICE. WHO SAYS ANAEMIA OR LOSS OF ENERGY? "HAEMATOPAN" contains all the vitamins required for restoring vitality and renewing the blood. Obtainable everywhere also SCHIFFNER'S, MEYER MANSION. j33 words
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Advertisement551 1936-11-04 2 NOTICES. 1 NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on: Wednesday, Nov. 11. Armistice Day (Public Holiday.) I)EEPAVALI FESTTvAL. I We invite the Public and Estate Managers to book their orders early for Live Goats for this Festival. The Malayan Live Stock Co., Ltd. 107-109, Rowell Road Singapore. I^AKUAPA VALLEY551 words
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Advertisement399 1936-11-04 2 CLASSIFIED AD >sJ^T^^^^^. With The l l^r \\f Inhaler soie A#»>t_ GRAFTON LABORATORIES, 20 B. Collyer Quay. BOARD RESIDENCE. BELVILLE 15, SCOTTS ROAD LARGE AND AIRY ROOMS PRIVATE VERANDAH MODERN SANITATION Phone 4274 FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms facing sea with own bath room H and C399 words
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Advertisement460 1936-11-04 2 VERTISEMENTS. Zbe Smoapote Jfrcc press Head Office: (wil street, v„ Phone e_ten>io.,> TH: Kuala Lumpur Oflice: 25. J.u.i Phone. Penant Office: 12. Bish.,,, W mmi m M. 'MM ii. London Oflice: IV V"" u Phone <«.„, W: "Leadm.,., SUBSCRIPTION RATES Mal.iva M gjnthly- 2M s 7 Quarterly K -,«< Half460 words
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Miscellaneous135 1936-11-04 2 Diary Of The Day High Water: 2.10 a.m. 8.5 ft.. 1.10 p.m. 9.5 ft. Sports Water Polo: S S.C. "A" vs. Y.M.C.A. at S.S.C. Hockey: Y.M.C.A. vs. Power Works Dept. at Serangoon Road. Colts vs. R.E. at GS.C. S.C.C. vs. Skins at SCC. S.C.R.C. vs. Raffles at College. SRC vs.135 words
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Miscellaneous56 1936-11-04 2 MISCELLANEOUS. Old established important Investment Bankers are willing to appoint Local Correspondents who have clients seeking investments in good British Empire Securities or who require finance on moderate terms for Mortgages on properties or for new Buildings or for developing estates, mines, plantations, businesses, industries etc. Reply by Airmail to56 words
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406 1936-11-04 3 Judge's Outspoken Remarks MEN BOUND OVER WITHOUT SUFFICIENT CAUSE Till practice of the police to have men bound over as being notorious bad livers or dangerous characters on facts which do not justify such a course of action is to be stopped, and nt comments406 words
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Article, Illustration445 1936-11-04 3 How Mahidol Met Her Fate A GRAPHIC account of how a sunken boiler, the remnant of a 30-year-old wreck was responsible i for the grounding of the Straits Steamship Co.'s 440-tons coastal; vessel, Mahidol. is contained in a report that has now reached Singapore of the mishap which occurred on445 words
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Article, Illustration1830 1936-11-04 3 Tenant Says He Complained Last Year CEN.SATIONAL evidence of previous complaints regarding the bad condition of planks on the second floor of No. 170a. Cecil St.. having been ignored were made by a tenant at the conclusion of yesterday's inquiry into the death of an 11-year-old Chinese1,830 words
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Article106 1936-11-04 3 A DRAMATIC ending marked the case in which Ching Yew Hing alias Ting Lee Hoe stood charged, at the Singapore Assizes, before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark and a common jury, with having resided in the Colony alter being banished, some years ago. from the State of Perak. Inspector106 words
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Article187 1936-11-04 3 Appointments in the F M S according to the F.M.S Gazette oi Oct. 30. have been made as under: Mr U A. Currie to be Superintendent. Fraser's Hill, and Manager. Dairy Farm. Mr J E Garfitt to be an Assistant Conservator of Forests. Malayan Forest Service. Mr G187 words
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Article147 1936-11-04 3 n Correspondent 1 Seremban. Nov. I. > d scout troop of Kmu embea has on the third year In suc:ne!d was presents bv Mr E C. II Woi ll. >:. Resident and is Uv to the most efficient Semuilan. reaahan troop (St. Paul's the shield lor signalthe sixth147 words
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Advertisement102 1936-11-04 3 EXHIBITION AT JOHANNESBURG BY K.P.M. fcU REDUCTION ON RETURN TICKETS FOR INTENDING VISITORS For detailed information please apply to: K.P.M. LINE, 1 Finlayson Green, Tel. 5451 Men Made Young Vigour Increased In 24 Hours If you fee. Did roui hum-, md uniiblf to imi jo > ilu- i-i- u i102 words
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Article, Illustration2511 1936-11-04 4 OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT - NEW MONOPLANE FOR ARMY LIAISON FLYING OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Adixtntages Of Controllable Pitch Airscrews Research And Development [Sight Bomber In Production Cantilever Monoplane Navigation By The Stars "Solo" Across Tasman Sea Jean Battens New Record Aviation As 'A Career British School's Students From Many Lands. BY Air Ministry Places Big2,511 words
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Advertisement13 1936-11-04 4 READY •Nov. 18th Straits Times Annual MAKE SURE OF YOUR COPY ORDER NOW13 words
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Advertisement127 1936-11-04 4 Qyihat is the best way to I build up Healths Strength after Malarial Fever?" I II I _K^ r jßsS§?_r~n?i S^sPx J Hfi_, Ik^'-' Btj|fa)ir_at_. 'V malarial and other fevers, or A after any serious illness. fcr ,un troub,ef *J ind bowel disorders ami 1" A remedy of proved value127 words
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Article, Illustration211 1936-11-04 5 u, the < i °M er W9Wm W9 of the So^ Army were paraded before Marshal K. E. Voroshilov, Soviet Commissar manoeuMesin the Moscow Military District. A column of tanks moving over the dusty parade ground at the review. RUTH ETTINCJ. the American film and radio sinter win: loft the211 words
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Advertisement95 1936-11-04 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the manager. Price 50 cents each. Sr.* A stitch in time saves nisio. A thieadbcre situation is being overcome. Another situation, equally awkward, is when the unexpected guest arrives. A situation, we suggest, which calls for S.95 words
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Article739 1936-11-04 6 Too Busy To Worry About It PRESENT HOLDER OF TITLE TO STUDY FAMILY TREE London, Oct. 25. rE twenty-year-old Earl of Devon will sit in his library at Powderham Castle, Exeter, this week-end, poring over ancient documents testing his right to the title.739 words
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Article162 1936-11-04 6 600 Leave Singapore ABOUT 600 Malay pilgrims to Mecca left Singapore yesterday by the steamer Cyclops which is to pick up a further 500 pilgrims at Penang. The Cyclops left on Monday but was d Monday night several hunaied Mohammedans men. women and children with only162 words
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Article132 1936-11-04 6 Open New Chinese School At Mantin (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Nov. 1. Malaya owes a big debt to the Catholic sisters who have done such a lot for education and child welfare. These Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus have just opened a new Chinese school at132 words
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Article, Illustration151 1936-11-04 6 Accused To Face New Charge After Acquittal WYRAWEDEL and Major G. D. Gould, who were charged with cheating and abetting cheating respectively, in respect of three lottery numbers, were acquitted and discharged yesterday, by Mr. A. D. York the third magistrate, Singapore. They however faced two fresh151 words
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Article467 1936-11-04 6 Discharged But Not Acquitted STOLEN PROPERTY CASE I DID not do it God knows it." said an aged Indian. Ena Mana Ab- i dullah. at the Singapore Assizes yes- erd y before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark, in answer to a charge of having, in January 1930. voluntarily assisted in .he467 words
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Article281 1936-11-04 6 Opposed By Residents (From Our Own Correspondent. Ipoh, Nov. Z. A proposal to convert Lekir, better known as Pasir Panjang Laut. into a preventive station from its present status as a revenue-collecting station and port is meeting with eonsiderable disapproval from residents of that area. Lekir is281 words
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Article112 1936-11-04 6 Eczema Sufferer's Frank Letter Their i m\ anu letter from a NMM ft. of disfiguring MMM are looking far a complaint will be _nten writes: "I am forty-six peari suffered very badlv irom was a perfect siqnt spot to be 'een I_m but they112 words
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364 1936-11-04 6 More Fishermen Registered In Malaya FISH CANNING THERE was an increase ol i the number of fishermen registered in 1935 over thr total for 1934. states the annual report of the Fisheries Department M and F.M.S. In all 25.369 fishermen registered of whom 13.976 were Malays. 9.940 Chinese. 1.063 Japanese.364 words
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Article123 1936-11-04 6 7 Years' R.I. And "Crf" For Chinese Seow Png. who vrai armed robber- by an I diet of a common _urv pore Assizes on Moi. yesterday by Mr lustl to seven years' rigorous In in addition to 1_ mrmm "1 o'-r.ine tails Sentencing the accwed said: "Tell the123 words
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Advertisement180 1936-11-04 6 ENGLAND'S HIGHEST CLASS CIGARETTES jl^pTß In response to many requests Marcovitch have introduced s 9 I£. fP^^M I«7 a standard sized Black White cigarette to Malaya. The H yj^ l IM| tobaccos and blending arc exactly the same as the /^<%&§£\\ m \\v< Magnum size. H I S| A centun180 words
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Article130 1936-11-04 7 that he has been I ary evidence ort ence. one that Ini prevalent again •d. is a crime an onlf be put i the crime as so l .low me to pass than seven years' „>e. however. I shall ey to reduce that .ence is that youReuter - 130 words
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Article77 1936-11-04 7 Rotterdam, Nov. 2. SEVENTEEN were killed and 15 seriously injured in an explosion on the Greek tanker Petrakisnomikos which is under re pah .1 Peiro. at present fighting on the Ara§oo front, as Minister oi Industry and Commerce. Senor Caoallero continues as Prime Minister and War Minister.Reuter - 77 words
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Article61 1936-11-04 7 Hong Konsj. Nov. The remains of Oen. Yang Yung Tai. former Governor ol Hupei. who was murdered by one of the young officers of the Hupei army several days ago, will be buried In hia native village in the Man Ming district, in Kwain>.tur.7. The CentralSin Chew Jit Poh - 61 words
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Article42 1936-11-04 7 London Nov. 3. The Government of India have appointed Mr. H. Cheadle. Chief Traffic Manager. South African Railways, as a member of the recently appointed Indian Railway Inquiry Committee, of which Sir Ralph Wedgwood is cr.airman I British WirelessBritish Wireless - 42 words
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Article216 1936-11-04 7 Old Boys Beat Present Four Goals To One THE Old Boys won the initial Clarke Cup soccer match," against the the present boys of the St Joseph's Institution on the school ground yesterday, by four goals to one. The game was one-s?ded mainly owing216 words
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Article174 1936-11-04 7 Fast Moving Film At The Alhambra A widespread flood provides the setting for a $3,000,000 mail robbery, the germ ol the plot of The Postal Inspector," which had its premiere at the Alhambra yesterday. The story 1 bristles with fast-moving incidents and Ricardo Cortez. star of silent days.174 words
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Article63 1936-11-04 7 London, Nov. 3. Sir Henry Hcnywood Curtis-Bennett, one o: Britain's most famous criminal lawyers, died last night, says Reuter, lollowing a collapse while speaking at n London dinner. He was 57 He was appointed Chairman of the London Sessions only a fortnight ago. in succession to the63 words
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Article72 1936-11-04 7 Shanghai, Nov. 2. I The Canton general headquarters have devised an elaborate plan tor the defence of the coastal districts in Kwangtung. While many proposals have Deen subir itted to the headquarters by tue prefects and district officers, the Can- I ton headquarters have decided that all I72 words
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Advertisement107 1936-11-04 7 ""^s^^^^* You remember them as a pair of Bonny HIELANDERS— No* just imagine LAUREL and HARDY as a couple of SINGAPORE ESKIMOES HO** STOOLS *£+"st, >V^ 'J' ______P-**^ _T %w K^ __.^^^_._T^ _fl .T^Crv WK fte **M **JL jfl 1 m^^ mmmw^^^^They have twin brothers now in their fastest and107 words
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Advertisement447 1936-11-04 7 The Producers of 'PICCADILLY JlM'— '^""'^^JBB? rletro-Goldwyn-Maver reiurn once more ilff^^ tc../i (mother outstanding picture. j^Hpls. PAVILION OPENING TONIGHT 6.15 ..15 H a ___i _W I Two oi Filmdom's most Popular Stars together in jfym the Dramatic Surprise of the Year! '/Jw^Km Directed by W. S. VAN DYKE 4 _W_St447 words
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Miscellaneous44 1936-11-04 7 CABLE TIMES 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 p.m. two minutes. 5 30 p.m. two minutes, 6 p.m. two minutes. 6.30 p.m. two minutes.44 words
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842 1936-11-04 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1936. Under Which Flag? lAS was to be expected, the flouting of the recent Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association reierendum by that body's j nominees on the Singapore Municipal Commission has brought to a ;head the whole burning problem of j their relations. This842 words
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Article, Illustration205 1936-11-04 8 Mr. H. Davies, Traffic -ITflirtftnt. F.M.S.R.. has left for Home on ieave Messrs. A. J. \V. Slater and D J Hargreaves of the F.M.S. Polie nave gone t 0 Canton to study Chinese. Mr. U. A. Currie has been appointed Superintendent. Fraser's Hili. and manager of the205 words
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Article, Illustration1373 1936-11-04 8 Dutch Defence POLICY IN East Indies (Continued from Page 8) Services Notes FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT London, Oct. 17. HOLLAND has cast behind her definitely her long observed and rather timorous policy in the Dutch East Indies. For more than a generation Holland was chary of creating defences in those1,373 words
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Advertisement116 1936-11-04 8 Blended from good whiskies to make a better whisky- jS -johnnie 4l waihcerA\ Born 1820 still going strong Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR A CO., LTD., SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR _k IPOH COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED I arrange SHORT TRIPS TO CAIRO for homeward bound passengers. Apply ior particulars to PATERSON,116 words
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Advertisement70 1936-11-04 8 I "SING AT YOUR WORK," advises a doctor. An absentminded glas.sblow?r producing a goldfish bowl knew sa many verses of "She was Poor But She was Honest" that his finished creation was a greenhouse. A "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY is the best cover of I the kind obtainable.70 words
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Article, Illustration802 1936-11-04 9 Giving Singapore Public What They Want WILL WORK UP MANY APPLY TO FULL FOR POSTS DA Y'S BROADCAST AS ANNOUNCERS Interesting Careers For Local Women (By A Special ('or respondent) THE British Malayan Broadcasting Corporation has planned a definite policv of giving the radio802 words
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225 1936-11-04 9 "We Live Here As IndiansNot As Hindus Muslims" NO COMMUNAL RIOTS IN SINGAPORE ..11 I lIM 111 KK AS INDIANS AND NOT AS HINDIS AND il mijsijbis. w on behalf of the Indian community of Mr. R. Jumabhoy, President of the Singapore r of Commerce, asked Khan Bahadur Mohamed Habibuilah225 words
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Article34 1936-11-04 9 Shanghai. Nov. r thf formation of a, ..vn. which has as its •"•ancement of two counand culture, have been that the inauguration -iy be formally hj-kMn future H Sin Chew Jit PohSin Chew Jit Poh - 34 words
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Article395 1936-11-04 9 DENOUNCED AS "OUTLAW MOVEMENT" Orders Given For Walk-out To Be Extended New York, Nov. 3. MR David Grange, third vice-presi-dent of the International Seamen's Union, denounces the shipping strike as an outlaw movement organised by Communists and states he has plans to break upReuter - 395 words
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210 1936-11-04 9 RECOGNITION OF CONQUEST OF ABYSSINIA -NOT PRACTICAL" AT MOMENT Firm Conviction Among British Circles London, Nov. 3. BRITISH recognition of the Italian conquest of Abyssinia, demanded by Mussolini in Sunday's speech, is emphatically stated in British circles not to be a practical proposition at the moment. It is pointed out,210 words
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Article129 1936-11-04 9 Warships Ready To Evacuate Japanese From Yangtze Shanghai, Nov. 3. \I7HILE the Japanese Press in Shanghai and other Chinese ports VV is publishing the most irritating comments on the prospects of the Sino-Japanese negotiations the foreign Press and the Chinese newspapers anticipate an early breakdown of129 words
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Article127 1936-11-04 9 Streets Patrolled By Armoured Cars Shanghai, Nov. 3. m/lARTIAL LAW was proclaimed last night in Tientsin, where u large number of ar.v.?d Chinese in the pay of the Japanese we to stage a rising early this morning. The Chinese-controlled areas in the port are now patrolled127 words
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Article169 1936-11-04 9 Formally Inaugurated Hy 8.8.C. London. Nov. 3. The British Broadcasting Corporation's television service Iron Alexandra Palace, which has previously been in operation only lor short experimental periods, was lorma'ly inaugurated yesterdav when official speeches and the speakers- were broadcast, first by the Baird and then by the EM169 words
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Advertisement73 1936-11-04 9 THE "GLENMOOR" HAT 'fll '-...i jir M^^mr r PURE FUR FELT. SATIN LINED. CREASE PROOF HEAD TIP. AVAILABLE IN NAVY. GREY AND DARK BROWN. SIZES 64-7. PRICE $6.85 EACH. ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. X'MAS NEW YEAR GIFTS FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES AT HOME. VISIT US: WE CAN73 words
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593 1936-11-04 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. tn. Nov. 3 6hare of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c, 1944-64 117 7 8 117% Funding Loan. 4 p.c. 1960-90 117-"» 117 3 4 -f'a War Loan. 3»/2 PC 106 3593 words
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Article219 1936-11-04 10 I>OW JONES AVERAGES AO Industrials 177.15 177 19 176.67 20 R 58 92 58.66 53.15 SS Utilities 36.03 36.08 35.20 l*«"ids 105.17 105.17 105.11 MM STOCKS EXCHANGES 1.684,000 733,000 1,601,000 N B. IN MAK KEYS ELECTIONS TOMORROW. l 1 Oat 30 31 Nov. 2. American Can. Com.219 words
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80 1936-11-04 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Nov. 3, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. in cases (F.0.8. November) 29 516 29 716 Good FAQ. in cases (FOB. November) 29' 29% No. IX. RSS. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 29' 8 29> 4 November 29 316 29 516 Nov.-Dec. 29V 4 29% Jan.-Mar.80 words
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Article88 1936-11-04 10 London, Oct. 29. On the Stock Exchange a widespread demand for industrials provided chief interest today and substantial appreciations were recorded. Rubbers reflected the sustained firmness of the commodity and tins again responded to the strength of the metal, while the excellent rayon output figures for September stimulated88 words
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Article202 1936-11-04 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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Article181 1936-11-04 10 From London 5.30 p. tn. Nov. 3 RUBBER! Firm. London Spot: 8» 4 d. B%d. Previously: B^. 8 5 16d Jan.-Mar.: B%d. 8 7 16d Previously: B%d. B%d. Apr.-Sept.: B%d. 8» 2 d. Previously: 8 5 16d. 8 7 16d July-Sept: 8 7 16d. 8 9,16d. Previously:181 words
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Article64 1936-11-04 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 3 Tin: Strong. Cash: £212. Previously: Dull at €206 15s. Three moifhs: £210 ss. Previously: £2G5 12s. 6d. New York Tin: Closed. Previously: 46.12. Copper: Settlement: £43 10s. Previously: £43 7s. 6d. Gold: Yesterday: £7 2s 2d. Previously: £7 2s. 2>64 words
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Article70 1936-11-04 10 London Closing Quotations Nov. 3 Method of Parity before Rate PfeCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105% 105 3 16 New York $to 4.88 2 3 4.89 4.88% Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.04V 4 9.05 Hong Kong Per dollar ls. 215 16d. ls. 21570 words
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Article186 1936-11-04 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Nov. 3 SELLING London, T.T. 2 4 1 16 London, demand 2!4 1 16 London, 4 months' sight 24% Lyons, demand 1225 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 Montreal, demand 56 ***** Batavia. demand 104% Samarang, demand 104 2 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon,186 words
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Article1113 1936-11-04 10 Fraser and Co.'s List TUESDAY, NOV. 3. 1936: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 4s 6d Asam Kumbang (t) 27s 6d 28s Od Austral Malay 52s 6d 54s 6d Ayer Hitam (ss> 16s 17s Ayer Weng ($1) 165 Bangrin Tin 18s 19s1,113 words
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Article145 1936-11-04 10 IN their daily share report issued at the elose of business vest* Messrs. Fraser and Co., state that tin shares were a rather feature although the local priee ot the metal rose live eighths ever, at the close, there were rather better ,uirie« and volume of shares145 words
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Article55 1936-11-04 10 Nov. 3 Buyers Seller? Gambier 5.50 Java Cube 950 Hamburg Cube 10 75 White Muntok Pepper 15.50 Black Pepper 850 White Pepper 15 00 Copra, sundried 6.20 Copra, mixed 5.95 Small Flake Tapioca 5 25 R. Saigon Al $152 R. Siam. W C. No. 1 $110 Rice,55 words
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Article46 1936-11-04 10 I\m+ww <••' On the M EtriUsii Oovernmi i keep m nd the recent MsuppUei easier conditions Thii cHati tion Li reflected In I average rate of m jlrom 11, M tfl 10 waii bu»h wmwrn Heater Rice. Siam WC Nov I Singapore pleuli $iui Tj46 words
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Article, Illustration392 1936-11-04 11 Winning CONTRACT 2?A^^ou)\oicyu> David Bumstine. Mencin D. Maier, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system in existence REFUSING TO BE SHUT OUT THE immediate jump to game in partner's suit is very similar to the opening pre-emptive bid392 words
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Advertisement501 1936-11-04 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members Is limited to tbe 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 Fund: Sterling 6,500,000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve501 words
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Advertisement502 1936-11-04 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London. E.C. 2. Agencie* and Branches. Alor Star Hoilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok502 words
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Miscellaneous352 1936-11-04 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY IVnanp— ZHJ 4 Wireless Society) W 49.3 metres signal and day's proand Sullivan music, \..kado." "lolanthe" I ri of the Guard." 1 music. I j liatavia^XlßOM em a-m a-n>.— YDA 98.68 m. and YDB 25.3 m. iis* _-m.-1.50 pan.— YDA 19.67 m. and YDB 25.3 m.352 words
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Miscellaneous204 1936-11-04 11 7.20 News in English. 7.35 Light music (continued). 8.20 News and economic review in German. 8.35 The new aspect of German towns: V. Munich. 8.50 Solo concert. 9.20 News and economic review in lingiish on DJE. DJQ and in Dutch on DJB, 9.35 Today in Germany. Sound pictures. 9.50 Musical204 words
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574 1936-11-04 12 Launch Of Special Type Of High Clas s Steamer THE launch of the single-screw steamer Syrian Prince, which took place recently, marks a further step in the progressive policy of the Prince Line, Ltd., in connection with the development of their U.K. -Mediterranean service. The574 words
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Article404 1936-11-04 12 Provision For Depreciation "THE board of the United British Steamship Co. has decided that, in order that the better profits now being earned can be applied in payments of dividends, it is imperative to provide for depreciation by writing down the book value of the fleet and404 words
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Article113 1936-11-04 12 EBoelongan. Dut.. 578 tons. Irom Sin--awang 2. to Singkawang 5 Malini. Siamese, 788 tons. Irom Bangok 2 to Bangkok 4. Tung Song. Brit.. 245 tons, from Tumpat 2, to Tumpat 4. Malayan Prince. Brit.. 3,656 tons M-om Philadelphia 2 to P. Swettenham Cremer. Dut 2.784 tons, irom Amoy113 words
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Article135 1936-11-04 12 Ships aloiiKM.i. ti e\p«. t.d 9 East Whail il.iiti._n.,- R')hna 22 >lain Whari Coriu It; Bal Kepong ll!. Empire Dad. (Lnt, Malayan Prl siebank 34 K Empire Dork (Entraaot <„i, j Merkur II K. West Whail (Eutraaa i Conte I Section Hi <l .utr, iim Jevpor. h KLPPII135 words
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Article159 1936-11-04 12 I [LONDON IRRRRRJ 22, PALL MALL. LoNlur oi last tvto-acn CM Mail P.. KANOOON, COLOMBO, POK I si MARSEILLES, PLI \|ol 111 IMI LONDON with throi,. m :>n d Singapor and i HOMEW ALU smi iv.s I M ljc*wt Rangoon olomiM l staffordshire n oxfordshj: worcestershire d cheshire159 words
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Advertisement509 1936-11-04 12 _B_r___________L__B_l____Rß^ s __r^ ___r r ■~A^ m ******f i— __lr?____. V ——>«■__* iB s__j— wr THE i/j 1 0t EMPRESS iilj^f To North America whwW^Ai l^* L rope ©.j^Bf j*/ Fortiiißhtly sailings to Victoria JWQ____F^ v _J_-.-r' -i^> :uK Vancouver Direci or via Rp '.-'l^- 'A^fjf&f Honolulu ship's-sidc rail conHVf509 words
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Advertisement28 1936-11-04 12 T^HOSE who buy and R those who seU have a common meeting ground in the Classified Columns and they do a bi£ business! _Ftee v [Press WANT ADS28 words
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Advertisement105 1936-11-04 12 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LINE Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LIM and SILVER LINE, LTD. SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELE^ AND NORTH PACIFIC PORTS Am m.v. MAPIA (P.) (via Java and Manila, calls at Gulf Ports) l„ fc m.v. SILVERMAPLE (S via Manila v N m.v. KOTA AGOEXG (P.) (via Java105 words
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Miscellaneous571 1936-11-04 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 p.m. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Taining and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m Kota Bahru, Kuala571 words
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Advertisement333 1936-11-04 13 PJ. o v_y (-ik *v* __•*£< JO r -1 wifh V^ i^ -2 .IH Ma 42^*"- f mt, W vf Wk ___fc\ mm ,aa/ I WW- _______K^ V A~j t$ aL' _^_i OFF FOR A CRUISE BY I P&O WHY DON'T YOU GO TOO? I j CHEAP RETURN TICKETS TO333 words
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Advertisement375 1936-11-04 13 (Incorporated in England.) W^T^PI ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporatea in Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Du SaiH CITY OF LYONS Havre, London. PMam, H'burg Nov. 29 Dec. 2 CITY OF PITTSBURG375 words
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Advertisement1014 1936-11-04 13 M^_____ 9b^^« i m 1 _______o~4__ |Hr4^Z_f REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamship Co., (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual Ine Cunard While Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co„ Ltd. The Stiaits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental1,014 words
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Advertisement729 1936-11-04 14 K. P. M. MAKASSEK Wednesday, Nov 4, P. Samboe. Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. THEDENS— Wednesday. Nov. 4. Muntok and Palembang. TOBELO— Wednesday, Nov. 4, P. Samboe, Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. CREMER— Wednesday. Nov. 4. Penang and Belawan-Deli. REAEL— Thursday. Nov. 5, Toboali, Cheribon <not for passengers), Semarang,729 words
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Advertisement476 1936-11-04 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE obid amemcAjt mail line wcv---—^— -^~_BBBMii------_--^^[^^_Sy_i /^fcji-__^y\ PRESIDENT LINERS FOR SPEED. FROM SINGAPORE: 23 DAYS TO SEATTLE 33 DAYS TO EUROPE American Mail Line famous President Liners sail from Hong Kong to Seattle. Through lares Include first class rail by any direct route across America or Canada476 words
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Advertisement661 1936-11-04 14 Q, S. K. LINE! Brazil Maru Buenos Aires via L. Marques, Dur and Cape Town f Arabia Maru Santos and Buenos Aires via Colon T Mombasa. Tanga. Zanzibar. Du Salaam. Beira, L. Marques. Dun, P Elizabeth and Cape Town f ARIZONA MARU Cape Town via Colombo. Mon. Zanzibar. Dar es661 words
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Article, Illustration685 1936-11-04 15 One Cox In More Winning Crews Than Any Oarsman Inquiry by Hockey Association worker, but has not played in the trials. One imagined that after his good performances in both trials, Choo Beng would have given the place ior this first match. Douglas Ross685 words
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Article, Illustration610 1936-11-04 15 Singapore's Slow Swimmers rting activitp^ women, perhaps la their tion faff the Royal I lob to include woI vi tor club remething new to the Singapore teal Inu-rpor. i rf. nned very (iltiieiilt CI SSWind and no I x if. l the v. omen _e__aofi in real keenness tc turn610 words
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Article, Illustration1202 1936-11-04 15 NIMROD - NIMROD By Cup Rugger WITH sitfendld performances to the credit of the Selangor, Singapore and Army rugger teams, interest has quickened in the big State and Malaya Cup matches to come. It is much too early yet to venture any rash predictions, but it seems that Army1,202 words
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Advertisement12 1936-11-04 15 L, ____fl r __r _r "V ARDATM TOBACCO CO., LTD., LONDON. ENGLA.NO.12 words
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438 1936-11-04 16 P.S. And B. Beaten After Leading 5-Nil At Half Time FORWARD PLAY WINNERS' STRONG POINT Etceteras 11; P.S. and Banks B. AFTER being down o—s at the interval, Etceteras put up 11 points in the second spell to win by a six-point438 words
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Article232 1936-11-04 16 Race 3. Gold Finch, Phar Pur. 4. George Robey. 5. Justicia, YYaluu. Lighting. 7. Con Con, Jubilee Star. 8. Chinese Doll. The order of running for today's racing at Ipoh is as follows Horses, class 3, div. S; Horses, class 3, div. 2; Ponies, class 2, div.232 words
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Article65 1936-11-04 16 The following have been selected to represent the Y.M.C.A. Junior Department in hockey against the College of Medicine on Saturday, at the M.C.U. ground at 5 p.m.: Ee Thian Han. V. C Armstrong, M. Modder. S. T. Hope. B. S Varma. G. Newman. J. Traill. Suratta. M. W.65 words
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Article, Illustration672 1936-11-04 16 Combined Services Beaten By Two Goals To Nil Indian Association 2: Combined Services 0. IN a fast game of hockey on the Indian Association ground yesterday, the Combined Services were beaten by tht Indian Association by two goals to nil. The winners gave a672 words
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Article355 1936-11-04 16 MIDDLESEX BEAT MEDICOS Rugger Won By 13-6 Middlesex 13 Med. College THE rugger match between the Middlesex and the Medical College on the College ground yesterdav ended in a victory for the soldiers by 13 points (two goals and a try) to six (penalty goal and a try). Though beaten355 words
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Article397 1936-11-04 16 Rugger Fixtures Cancelled IT seems a pity that friction h** < T rpt into rugger circles to the extent that two undefeated teams ol the season, will not now .lash These teams are St. Andrew's and th* l\ Heavy Battery team from the H Changi. The Changi team have a397 words
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Article29 1936-11-04 16 The rugger match, play* Fort Canning and the HM 6 at the Police Depot yesterc :n a win tor the Sir._ six points to three29 words
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48 1936-11-04 16 100 TO 1 CHANCE WINS MELBOURNE CUP Melbourne, Nov. 3. T'HE Melbourne Cup run today over two miles, at Flemington racecourse resulted WOTAN 1. SILVER STANDARD 2. BALKAN PRINCE 3. Betting 100 to 1; 7 to 1; 15 to 1. Twenty ran. Won by a neck; neck.fl ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article208 1936-11-04 16 Miss M. Hadley Wins "A" Division The Women's November Bogey Competition was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a win for Miss II M. Hadley in ■A division with a score of 2 down, in a win for Mrs. E. If.208 words
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Article128 1936-11-04 16 After being a goal down in the second half the R.A.M.C. hockey team made a good recovery against the YMC.A at Tanglin yesterday and ran out winners by two goals to one. Y.M.C.A. pressed in the opening stages and by a series of short passes carried128 words
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Article50 1936-11-04 16 The November Medal I Bogey) will be played for on Saturday and Sunday at the Keppel Golf Club. The Club ChamDionshlp will also be played the same dates and the condii tions are as shown on the list of en- tries posted up in the Club House.50 words
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Article64 1936-11-04 16 The following will represent Singapore in thc State hockey match against the Negri on Saturday: Cheok Wah; R. H Barth end G Scott; G. Ross. G E. N. Oehlers and P. K. Bhaskaran; D Ross, N. Sullivan, A. M. Valberg, T. A. D. Hewan and A. C64 words
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Article88 1936-11-04 16 BOOKIE - SELECTIONS FOR IPOH BOOKIE (BY Rare 1. 1. I pright 2. Kate Kelh 3. Miss Poll* Race 2. 1. Tete d'Or 2. Head ford 3. Olenarrou Raee 3. 1. Blue Bird 2. Glamour 3. Spot White Race 4. 1. Little Mother 2. Roast Chestnut 3. Maggie ..irt.m Race 5. 1.88 words
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127 1936-11-04 16 M. C. C. Win Adelaide Match By 105 Runs Adelaide, Nov. 3. QNLY 1.000 people were present when the cricket between the MC C and South Australia was resumed this morning. The weather was hot and the wicket wearing. South Australia were all out before lunch for 202. and England127 words
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