The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 November 1936
1936-11-05
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1936-11-05 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,002. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1936. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration257 1936-11-05 1 LOYALISTS LAUNCH BIG OFFENSIVE HEA VY CASUALTIES CLAIMED Rebel Columns Bombed London. Nov. 4. WHILE the left wing of G« neral Yarela's insurgent amiy was attacking:, following an intensive bombardment in the direction of I'arabanchal, ten miles from Madrid, the Government forces launched a big offensive south257 words
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Article, Illustration34 1936-11-05 1 With King Of Italy Budapest. Nov. 4. IT h understood that Mussolini and King Victor Eroanuel are coming to Hungary next month for ai\ important politiril (<mierence.- Reuter rUSIMDTI UOOSEVFLTReuter - 34 words
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Article125 1936-11-05 1 It Restriction Scheme I nl lapses London. Nov. 3. Tin is the question that I Co. Ltd attempt to anmonthly eireu.ar issued "::g that Dutch inter:r.ade large forward sales tnd who are partially satis:he extra profits accruing i devaluation of the guilder. the major obstacle to the .c125 words
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Article28 1936-11-05 1 London. Nov. 4. ton Ribbentrop. the new Gerr to Britain, plans t< MUU about Nov. 13 ti I on the British reactioi :«>blems. Reuter Wire28 words
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Article1182 1936-11-05 1 Heading For Record Majority LANDON JUST ESCAPES LOWEST ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTE Nearly 50,000,000 Go To The Polls THE latest messages from New York indicate that President Roosevelt is heading for an all-time record majority, states Reuter, whilst Mr. London's total of electoral college votes is the lowest ever, except forReuter - 1,182 words
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Article150 1936-11-05 1 President's Address New York, Nov. 4. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, ad--1 dressing a cheering crowd from the porch of his mother's home m Hyde Park said "It looks as if we are going to have one of the largest political sweeps m the history of the United States." Scenes150 words
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135 1936-11-05 1 EXTENDED TOUR UNLIKELY London, Nov. 4. "THE announcement m the King's 1 speech from the throne, at the )pening of the new session of Par- lament yesterday, that it was His Majesty's hope to revisit his Indian jominions has aroused widespread nterest. No135 words
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Article81 1936-11-05 1 Bagdad, Nov. 4 Fifty thousand people demonstrated yesterday in honour of the new Government, and fiery speeches lauding the new regime and decrying the past were delivered, accompanied by crackling Hreworks and chanting of thous- ands of black-robed and veiled Arab women on flat roof-tops. The new PremierReuter Wireless - 81 words
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Article110 1936-11-05 1 Strike Conference Paris, Nov. 4. THE difficulties which are continu--1 ally arising m the application of the recent labour agreement were discussed yesterday at an important conference of M. Blum and the Ministers for Defence, Interior and Labour and the committee of the General Confederation ofReuter Wireless - 110 words
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263 1936-11-05 1 Shanghai, Nov. 4. rvEFINITE decisions were made a1 s the recent conference held ai Loyang m connection with the defence measures for Suiyuan anc Charhar, according to a report 'from a Japanese source which confirms that the sessions were onlj i attended by Gen.263 words
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Article86 1936-11-05 1 Gets Kid Of Hejmwehr Ministers Vienna, Nov. 4. neellor fffhltftlftlft tendered the resignation o! his Cabinet to President M;k!as who entrusted him with the formation of a new Cab:n< j t. The main tonngti -l It that the three H<-imwehr Ifiniettri. ViceUhancellor. Herr Baar-Baarenlels, Ihe Finance Minister. HerrReuter - 86 words
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Advertisement81 1936-11-05 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. 0 I i f* B i Hvt^l I '^^H a^M w TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT i SPECIAL SINNER DANCE 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. (formal) 9.45 to midnight ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME BY SZITA&ANIS THE WELL-KNOWN STAR81 words
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Advertisement103 1936-11-05 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. SEA VIEW Ipi HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE I DINNER AND MMd MM It KELLER'S FAMOUS HUMCARIAM BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE WHETIIFR YOU RF.QIIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR I 1 M.ul.Ml MEAL, THE ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR103 words
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Article1131 1936-11-05 2 MUNICIPAL Extravagance SINGAPORE'S RECORD OF PROGRESS FROM 1919 TO 1931 GAINING CONFIDENCE OF MAN-IN- THE-STREET—AN IMPOSING AND IMPRESSIVE STEWARDSHIP— THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE— MALARIA AND TUBERCULOSIS— INCREASE IN GE NERAL DEATH RA TE— WHY NOT SA YE LIFE To The Editor. Sir. -Mr. S. B. Tan expresses surprise1,131 words
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Article131 1936-11-05 2 An Emotional Drama With Medical Background •His Brother's Wife." With Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck. M.G.M. At the Pavilion. It was particularly fortunate that when Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer deter- 1 mined to produce this picture— an emotional drama with a medical background—W. S. van Dyke was available to direct it.131 words
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Article27 1936-11-05 2 London, Nov. 4. The death has occurred at the age of 31. of Mr G(rald Gould, the wellknown book reviewer, essayist and poet. British Wireless.27 words
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Article97 1936-11-05 2 The chairman at Tuesday's function at the Adelphi Hotel in honour of Sir Mohammed Habibullah Sahib Bahadur was Mr. M. Jumabhoy. president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, and not Mr. R. Jumabhoy as stated in the Free Press. A very fine collection of books is shortly to be added97 words
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Advertisement67 1936-11-05 2 FOR SALE. WRECK FOR SALE. The wreck of the steamer "Asdang." 1 640 tons gross, is for sale as it lies on the rocks about two miles north of Kemaman Lighthouse, 210 miles north lOf Singapore on the East Coast. STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., SINGAPORE. AS PART OF YOUR DIET67 words
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Advertisement414 1936-11-05 2 CLASSIFIED ADV j sou A.cnts GRAFTOH LABORATORIES, I 20 B, CoHyerQ^^__^^ J BOARD RESIDENCE? BELVILLE 15, SCOTTS ROAD LARGE AND AIRY ROOMS PRIVATE VERANDAH MODERN SANITATION Phone 4174 «A FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms facing sea with own bath room H and C and mod. san. Phone414 words
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Advertisement416 1936-11-05 2 TRTISFMENTS. fece free* lead Office: <«<,| 5,,. I'hon. lel; «%52^* Kuala Lumpur Oilier: J.i\u Mi.,t I'tlOlM I'enang Offir*-: 1?. Hi i Itionr |4.. London Office: IMmiim-: (...i,.,! jh, v: SUBSCRIPTION RATES M41..v. 4 m MMi out v,u, whuuJ Monthly f 3 co 4« S ft 1 Quarterly h .0 w416 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous89 1936-11-05 2 For The Day Law Notice Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. Part heard:— S.l7l|36— Gek Lav Choon Theatrical Co. vs. Yu King Van. Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell m the 3rd. Court at 11 a.m. S. *****6— Santah Singh vs. Harman Singh and anor. Before89 words
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Miscellaneous145 1936-11-05 2 Diary Of The Day j High Water: 2.55 a.m. 8 ft.., 2.01 p.m 8.9 ft. Sports Rugger: Pulau Brani vs. "A" Coy. Midds. at Pulau Brani. j Lawn Tennis: S.C.R.C. men s doubles final and prize distribution. Hockey: A.P.C. vs. Veterans. R.C.U. Inter-faculty match. QSC. Ist. vs. Europeans. R.I. vs.145 words
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649 1936-11-05 3 Man Who Was "Shot By Accident" N alleged shooting affray on the night of July 30, between <* Hokkiens and Cantonese, at the junction of Beach Road and Bali Lane, following a quarrel over a coffee shop waitress, M to the trial of four649 words
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206 1936-11-05 3 F.M.S. Budgets For Surplus! ESTIMATED AT $4,000,000 A SURPLUS of $3,977,178 is budgeted for m the Federated Malay States estimates for 1937, which were pre>ented at the Federal Council meeting m Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Estimated revenue is set down at $61,457,447. and expenditure on revenue account at $57,480,269. It is206 words
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Article151 1936-11-05 3 Trade. Revenue, Population And Birth-Rate Up Further advances m the health, wealth, and general social weli-being of the Federated Malay States are revealed m reports submitted by the heads of Government departments. These reports, covering the first six ,months of this year, are condensed m a "Review151 words
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Article153 1936-11-05 3 Ratepayers Ask For Reasons For Action The private sale of land by the Singapore Improvement Trust, giving the public no opportunity ot purchase, was a subject raised at the last committee meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers Association. The members decided to address the following153 words
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Article, Illustration681 1936-11-05 3 Misadventure Verdict On Victim Of Building Collapse TN returning a unanimous verdict of death by misadventure on an 11-year-old Chinese girl named Chew Piah Hui, who died as a result of injuries received when the terrace of the second floor of house No. 170, Cecil681 words
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Article409 1936-11-05 3 For Perak Police (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 2. SEVEN members of the Perak Police Force were presented with long service medals by the British Resident, the Hon. Mr. Marcus Rex. at a police parade held this morning. The parade consisted of two companies 01 Malay409 words
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Article168 1936-11-05 3 Gong Stolen Under Sentry's Nose QINGAPORE police headquarters bristled with anger while members of the public laughed heartily yesterday when it was learned that an audacious theft had taken place not only under the noses of inspectors and constables but also m the august surroundings168 words
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Article119 1936-11-05 3 The appointment of a Chief Game Warden /i Malaya on terms applicable to all officers of the public service was announced by H.E. the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, at the Federal Council meeting yesterday. The new Chief Game Warden is Capt. A. T.119 words
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Advertisement16 1936-11-05 3 FROTHY MORE has returned to tl'm m Battery Road after a brief it.v at Cameron Highlands.16 words
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Advertisement245 1936-11-05 3 iy. m infj G©ffHtS end tired, burning feet A few Radox footbaths and out come those agonising corns roots and all. A Radox footbath and w»:uy. burning feet are refreshed and reinvent* Just read this letter it prows what Radox can do for all foot sufferers: am a business woman245 words
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1039 1936-11-05 4 600 To Be Built STIMULATING THE CHILD'S IMAGINATION London, Oct. 25. FEW Government publications make better reading than the pamphlet on "Elementary School Buildings" recently issued by the Board of Education. It is a detailed and masterly manual on the lay-out and equipment1,039 words
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Article, Illustration852 1936-11-05 4 TORTURE AS A FINE ART Vivid New Tale Of The Foreign Legion Fort m the Jungle" by P. C. Wren. John Murray, 7s. 6d. THE hero of this story. Dysart. had served m the ranks of the i Life Guards, after having been to, sea. After military service, he went852 words
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Article142 1936-11-05 4 'From Our Own Correspondents Bangkok. Oct. 26. The export of rice from Siam tor September was 152.672 tons, valued at $895,919, of which 33.4 per cent, went to Singapore and Malaya. The export of rice for the first six months of the SiaYnese year < April to September),142 words
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1027 1936-11-05 4 Great Undersea Strength BUT TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY REMAINS DOUBTFUL London, Oct. 20. DURING the past week the Russian Navy has enjoyed a blaze of publicity, m sharp contrast to the obscurity with which it has hitherto been surrounded. Fleet manoeuvres have been held simultaneously m1,027 words
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Advertisement14 1936-11-05 4 READY •Nov. 18th* Struts Times Annual MAKE SURE OF YOUR COPY ORDER NOW hi14 words
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Advertisement67 1936-11-05 4 litmus mis •^■^F^ than MAr'tlN^ I MWEr rely u> on MAR 1 I MWr Sold by all < hernia I m V bf THE F«OKKAL IMSPKNSA* I JAVA IS WITHIN 4 HOURS DISTANCE IF YOU FLY BY V K. N. I. L. M. JAVA THE WONDERLAND, KNOWN POt s EXQUISITE67 words
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Article, Illustration151 1936-11-05 5 PAU OF NAVALCARNKRO. last stronghold of the outer defences of Madrid, opening the long-expected final assault on the capital troops and mihtia are massing on the strongly-fortified outskirts to meet the rebel attack. Government cavalry moving up through a village near Madrid. MR \K I lll'R WILMOT. of the Black151 words
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Advertisement52 1936-11-05 5 TAIKOO SUGAR Better sugar is not to be had nof on/) 1 /n our opinion, but m that of hundreds of our ciz~lomers, most of whom were recommended by others to try Taikoo Sugar. Try a sample and we've gained another customer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE SOLE AGENTS PHONE: 5378 m^— rj52 words
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Article538 1936-11-05 6 TEA RESTRICTION IN MALAYA "Could Not Refuse To Consider It" ADDRESSING members x oi the Federal C mrcil at a meeting j yesterday. His Excellency the High Commissioner said: The bill prohibiting the planting of tea except under licence and the ex- port»of tea s.ed which la being introduced at538 words
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Article, Illustration816 1936-11-05 6 F. M. S. Reserves Must Be "Conserved Enlarged' $70,000,000 SURPLUS ONLY $6,000,000 $70,000,000 SURPLUS ONLY $6,000,000 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 4. "'T'HE gross surplus of the Federation is $70.5 millions." said Mr. C. D. Ahearne. Federal Secretary, when moving the reading of the Supply Bill. 1936. at816 words
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Article227 1936-11-05 6 Mines Which Receive Quota Hut Do Not Produce 'I regret very much that I am unable to make any definite statement m i regard to the renewal of the existing i agreement for tin restrction. which, as i you all know. Ls due to expire at the end227 words
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Article110 1936-11-05 6 State Battalions Instead EUROPEANS and non-Europeans will train together m the F.M.S. Volunteer Force next year. Instead of having separate units, as at present, m each State they will train together m one State battalion and differently named companies will cease to exist. This important chrnge110 words
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748 1936-11-05 6 INCREASED EXPENDITURE IN F. M. S. "Justified By Saving On Loan Charges" (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, N,,\ j AJ.fVD^Uti the "successful conversion of the six p< loan" had reduced the charges on account of public dcbi $2,880,000, additional expenditure 01 $1,700,000 has been bi .< m the F.M.S.748 words
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Article231 1936-11-05 6 Pu^marks Seen In Grounds Of Hospital <From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. The wild animal scare m Kuala Lumpur has become too real to leave any doubts as to the genuineness ol I the reports. A leopards marks have been seen m the grounds231 words
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Article80 1936-11-05 6 Needs Additional Staff At K.L. "From Our Own C'»rr« sp« Kuala Lumpur. N The recent introduction ol t building by-laws by the X ™P ur Sanitary 80. rd has so increased the duties of the Buildinu Insp he is unable to cope 'Hun then without additional tg pwpoeed80 words
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Article66 1936-11-05 6 Not To He OmM In F.M.S. Kuala Lumpm N Sir Shenton liMMUI not to create the Ad\ the Federated IfalftJ Bt recommended bjr Sir B his report on decenti The High Commissioner announcement m the Fed this morning when the first stage ol about to come to an66 words
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Advertisement50 1936-11-05 6 PEACE BRAND SWEETENED-FULL CREAM MILK THE PUREST AND MOST NOURISHING SOLE IMPORTERS MITSUBISHI SHOJI KAISHA LTD. UNION BUILDING SINGAPORE Phone 597 7 to 5979 S. SHIMURA CO. ••SHIRT PYJAMA MAKERS now m more commodious and ideal premises. Your vteit cordially invited. 7Q BRAS BASAH ROAD, SINGAPORE. f Tel. No. 438250 words
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Advertisement47 1936-11-05 6 "INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN LONDON." Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Ciovernment Exhibits International Exhibition of Chinese Arts held m London Vo' (Complete Set) now reduced to 512.M1. THE NANYANG BOOK CO., LTD. No. 147, South Bridge Road, SingaporeAlso Obtainable from: THE MALAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE.. L TD Stamford Road, Singapore.47 words
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756 1936-11-05 7 Welcome Revival In Local Share Market LONDON TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN ITS TEETH 111 pa* wmk has witnessed a welcome revival m the seeions of the share market dealing with our principal i „mf luidities, tin and rubber, states Fraser and Co.'s weekly dated Nov.756 words
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Article578 1936-11-05 7 POLITICAL UNIFORMS To Be Banned In Great Britain London, Nov. 3. TT is understood, says Reuter, that the wearing of political uniforms m England will be! prohibited by the Public Order Hill which will be enacted m tho next few weeks as a matter of j urgency. In the House578 words
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Article187 1936-11-05 7 G. O. Ritchie, an European, was charged before Mr. E. E. Coleman. the filth magistrate, Singapore, yesterday on two counts. First that he drove his car at 12.30 a.m. on July 22 m a negligent manner along Air Base road. Secondly that at the same time and place187 words
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Article170 1936-11-05 7 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.302 nd auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1,107.632 lbs.. 494.48 tons; ottered 994.517 lbs.. 443.98 tons; sold 813.675 lbs.. 363.25 tons. Spot London 8 a 8 cts New York closed PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per170 words
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Article83 1936-11-05 7 First Attendance By Malay Regiment (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Not. 4. Special significance was attached to the ceremonial opening today of the Federal Council by the first attendance j Of the Malay Regiment at the Federal 1 Capital. They provided a guard 01 honour and a83 words
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Advertisement112 1936-11-05 7 Ir^B Now they're a couple of ■t"^K'lß -SINGAPORE i^^mT^^M ESKIMOES fl W I m W j j*:^ m Can yQu j mag i ne the fun k V fl m store for you whcMi turn up at the I m 1 m their funniest M.G. M. |||i Full-length Feature OUR112 words
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Advertisement43 1936-11-05 7 Two Great Stars m the Outstanding Photoplay of the Month! TONIGHT 6.15—9.15 Robert TAYLOR and Barbara STANWYCK IN 'HIS BROTHER'S WIFE 1 Produced By W.S. Van Dyke (who made "SAN FRANCISCO") ALSO The Prize Winning M.G.M. Short 44 HOW TO TRAIN A DOG"43 words
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Advertisement322 1936-11-05 7 "The Men of the Danae filled the Capitol with barmony as good as has ever been heard there." S. TIMES CAPITOLI Positively LAST NIGHT 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15. Special Stage Attraction. THE H. M. S. DANAE ROYAL NAVAL SINGERS 60 VOICES First Public Appearance m the Far Easi (By Kind Permission322 words
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Advertisement60 1936-11-05 7 LAST TWO SHOWS 6.15—9.15 alhambra"! The 'taring \|il«,itv g| s n t a^onU of the pi. ul v«t\ icf! RICARDO CORTEZ. PATRICIA ELLIS BELA LUGOSI m The I'niversal Thriller H POSTAL INSPECTOR" also KEN MAYNARD m "SMOKING GUNS' 7 TOMORROW The climax m aviation epirsl Warner Bros, sensational thriller "CHINA60 words
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Article15 1936-11-05 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTH. TO MAISIE JACQUELINE, wife Of I W. J. M. Warden, a son.15 words
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791 1936-11-05 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1936. "Callous Indifference IT is a somewhat ironic coincidence that today's issue of the Free Press should contain another bitter attack by Mr. John Hands on the policy of the F.M.S. Government towards unemployment and the scarcely-veiled references of the Federal Secretary to791 words
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Article158 1936-11-05 8 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Braga returned to Singapore from their world trip by the Suwa Maru on Monday evening. Major H. A. Baker of Anglo-Oriental, Ltd.. has been admitted to Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, and expects to be there for two weeks Commander A. D. S.158 words
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Article195 1936-11-05 8 Officers On Leave The F.M.S. Gazette of Oct 30 announces that leave has been granted to the following officers: The Hon. Dato' Sedia Raja Abdullah bin Haji Dahan, C.8.E.. Mr. G. G T Browne, Mr. H. Davies, Mr. R. p. Clegg Mr. A. E. Fallows, Mr. H. T.195 words
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Article717 1936-11-05 8 CROUDE wrote truly of William Tindale-he always spelt the name Tundal by the way-that he w« a STihSe history is Wyjoj and whose epiUph^ th^ Reformat it happens that we do know some'iindalc thing of some of And The those who were Miermm associated juh him,717 words
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Article1035 1936-11-05 8 USUALLY when Peter Linden tool the six-five train Irom Liverpoc Street to his home m Essex his mail idea was to avoid the company of tha old bore Gibson; landing yourself ii the same compartment as Gibsji meant listening to an unbroken mono logue en the subject of1,035 words
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Advertisement216 1936-11-05 8 ALLSOPPS eycty time j C aldb eck's VUtic WeAciuuU>4 Sine* 1 8 6£f w\ special p^f Jni T0 HM THE APPOINTMKNT KIN<I OF SiAM ESTD PL 1872. QIALITY IS OUR SLOGAN THE PRKE OF QI'ALITI IS YOIR SATISFACTION FOR SATISFACTION PATRONISE (Incorporated m Ceylon). Jewellers, Diamond Mcrc'mnts €f Watch Makers.216 words
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Advertisement71 1936-11-05 8 AN ENTRANT IN A BEAUTY CONTEST withdrew at the last moment. One imagines that a certain amount of scratching is inevitable In connection with these competitions. If your entry is accepted you may live to bless the day on which you applied for a GAFLAC ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY.71 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-11-05 9 Ml IRTHI'I Bl RLKKiH and his bride, formerly Miss Jean Frances iitrr their wedding at the Singapore Presbyterian Church Nt'>terday. (Free Pros photo).27 words
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214 1936-11-05 9 Inspection By Emperor Today Tokio. Nov. 4. PIF Emperor will drive m state escorted by a detachn.n.: of lancers and accon:- by several princes of the J a number of high Court to in>pect the magnif.c^nt vhich has just oeen md m which the "Oth214 words
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Article423 1936-11-05 9 Hamburg I o Australia In Collapsible Canoe MR OSCAR SPECK, the young German who more than a month ago unostentatiously paddled into Singapore harbour m a frail collapsible "falt-boot." Will be having at 8.30 a.m. sharp this morning to complete the second halt of his journey from423 words
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Article414 1936-11-05 9 Under-Es timated FEDERAL SECRETARY UNDUL V PESSIMISTIC Decentralisation Methods Strongly Criticised (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 4. THE discussion of three major topics provided the high lights of the debate on the opening day of the Federal Council Budget meeting, following the address by H.E. the High Commissi414 words
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Article212 1936-11-05 9 Agreement In Sight London. Nov. 5. •"THE negotiations between Great Britain and Italy, which have been proceeding m Rome, are now on the point of completion and it is confidently expected that a clearing agreement will be signed this week. British Wireless. j j attention to the212 words
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Article565 1936-11-05 9 WHILE F.M.S. PILES UP SURPLUS From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 2. jyiß JOHN HANDS. M.C.H., makes f another bitter attack on the Government's policy m dealing with the 3 question of the workless m the F.M.S. r'. when he reports for the565 words
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Article519 1936-11-05 9 MODEL SCHOOL FOR SINGAPORE The New St. Andrew's TN two years, there will stand m 1 Upper Serangoon Road one of the finest and most modern school buildings m Malaya. It will comprise the new St. Andrew's School, standing on 15 acres of land, with grounds for soccer, rugby, hockey,519 words
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Article77 1936-11-05 9 ANGLO- ARGENTINE AGREEMENT Re uter Wireless Renewal Expected Buenos Aires, Nov. 3. ITHE Finance Minister has concluded the examination of the proposal for renewing Vie AngloArgentine trade agreement and it is expected the Cabinet wil approve and the agreement be signed in due course. The Finance Minister discounts stock marketReuter Wireless - 77 words
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Article246 1936-11-05 9 Bride's Family Veil A highly prized old lace veil, which had been passed down lrom generation to generation, was worn by the bride yesterday at the wedding of Mr Art.r-.ur Burleigh and Miss Jean Frances Brown daughter of Mrs E Brown and the late Mr. E Brown, oi246 words
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Article61 1936-11-05 9 To Visit London Next Week London. Nov. 4. Colonel Beck, the Polish Foreign Minister who is visiting London next ■veek to return Mr Eden's visit to Warsaw m the spring ol 1935, has been invited to be prasent at the Lord Mayors banquet at tde Guildhall next ruesdayBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Advertisement24 1936-11-05 9 OUR BARGAIN PAGE PRIZEWINNERS were successful ir lost petition m connection with Prtsa week-end bargain sale Liang Tong be sent to them m due24 words
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Advertisement137 1936-11-05 9 FINDLATER'S j FINE SHERRIES J a Per Dottle I Duty 0.75 Extra. FVi OLD "MORENO BROWN FULL OF FLAY 111 OUR A DELIGHTFUL APPETISER nit I By PALE MEDIUM DRY VE?Y SUITABLE FOR i^Efl CLUB SHERRY BITTERS $2.05 ipBP FINO. POSSESSES THE BOUQUET OF A y^B TRUE FINO v ;<i137 words
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207 1936-11-05 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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548 1936-11-05 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. trom London 6 p. m. 7Vctta.V 4 Sharp of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday RUe or Fall' othrrwi.se stated r.»nvirsi(jn Urxn, 5 p.c. 1944-64 117 7 a 117% Funding Loan. 4 p.u.. 1960-90 117 < 4 117}; Wai Loan. 3>/i p.c lOWfc 10fi r548 words
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Article210 1936-11-05 10 Oct. :w si imov. Si AflMTtCftn Can Com. 124^ 4 124 3 4 125» 2 American Telephone ■ad Telegraph 179 5 8 180^ 179 Atclusm Railroad 79 3 4 78> 4 77 7 8 ChfMipfafc 76 7 8 T6 5 k 76 3 4 DupMiit 172^, 174210 words
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81 1936-11-05 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Nov. 4, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. in cases <F.O.B. November) 29% 29 3 Good F.A.Q. in cases (FOB. November) 29 9 16 29 S No. IX. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 29 716 29 9 16 November 29 9 16 29 11 1681 words
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Article70 1936-11-05 10 SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES Nov. 41 Buyers Sellers Gambler 5.50 Java Cube 9.50 Hamburg Cube 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 15.50 Black Pepper 8 50 White Pepper 15.00 Copra, sundried 6.20 Copra, mixed 5.95 Small Ftake Tapioca 5 25 R. Saigon Al $152 1 R. Siam, W. C. No. 1 $140 Rice.70 words
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Article201 1936-11-05 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 4 KI'littFK: Firm. London Spot: 8 5 lGd. 8 7 16d. Previously: 8 l 4 d 8 3 8 d. Jan-Mar.: 8 3 8 d. |£<L Previously: 8 3 8 d. 8 7 16d. Apr. -Sept.: 8 7 16d. 8 9201 words
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Article66 1936-11-05 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 4 Tin:. Strong. Cash: £215. Previously: Strong at £212. Three months: £212 7s. 6d. Previously: £210 15s. New York Tin: 48.00. Previously: 46.12. Copper: Settlement- £44 7s 6d. Previously: £43 10s Gold: Yesterday: £7 2s. l^d. Previously: £7 2s. 2d. Silver:66 words
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Article73 1936-11-05 10 London Closing Quotations Nov. 4 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105' 8 105» 8 New York to 4.88 2 3 4 89 4 89 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.06% 9 04» 4 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 273 words
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Article196 1936-11-05 10 I Yesterday's Singapore Quotations NOV. 4 London, T.T. 2|4 Ijl6 London, demand 2|4 ljlG London, 4 months' sight 2 4V*$ Lyons, demand 1225 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 Montreal, demand 56 15; 16 Batavia, demand 104% Samarang. demand 104y 2 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand196 words
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Article1164 1936-11-05 10 Fraser and Co. s List i WEDNESDAY. NOV. 4, 193€: 5 V. M. Ml NINO Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4.s 4± Gd Asam Kumbang 28s 29s Gd Austral Malay 53s j4s Gd Ayer Hitam <s.sj 16s 6d 17s Gd Ayer Weng ($1) 1-70 18u1,164 words
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Article200 1936-11-05 10 In their daily share report issued at the close of business ttrday, Messrs. Fraser and Co. stite that the local price «»t tin S:i'i and again tin shares were the chief feature if the Ml There was a strong buying inquiry for all issues. Australians. ings and200 words
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Article121 1936-11-05 10 Allegations That Seamen Were Terrorised Mr. David Grange, a vice-president i of the International Seamen's Union, i who is trying to break up the U I shipping strike, announced recently that he is ready to put crews on all MM ships atlected by the strike. Mr. Grange121 words
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Article1058 1936-11-05 11 Winning CONTRACT ®^\*Xow\(Xato David Burntttne, Mcnrin D. Maicr, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence RRIIH.E PLAYERS— MALE AND FEMALE QTATISTICS and generalisations, especi illy when they concern men and women, arc apt to prove nothing1,058 words
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Article, Illustration112 1936-11-05 11 Among special votes approved by the Federal Council yesterday was one of $11,700 for the construction of a golf course at Port Dickson. It has, it is stated, been decided to construct the course for the use of the officers of the Malay Regiment. It112 words
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Advertisement455 1936-11-05 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m 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 8.500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve455 words
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Advertisement498 1936-11-05 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AI STRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter i Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3,000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London. E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo Saigon Arnritsar Ipoh498 words
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Miscellaneous932 1936-11-05 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penanff— ZHJ aoo News Wireless Society) 8.15 CeU o recital. 8.30 Talk. v k .f length 49.3 metres 8.50 Second part of cello rccitul 9.05 Music. 9.20 Talk. IgaaJ and day's program- 9.40 Dance music. 9.50 Close down. ir concert. vport r r v r, Berlin—932 words
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Article691 1936-11-05 12 Expense Not Justified By Shipping Conditions London. QPEAKING after the launch of the EHerman Line's cargi »3 steamer City of Agra from the Dumbarton yard of Messrs. Wm. Denny and Bros., Ltd., recently, Mr. F. H. Southern, managing director of the Ellerman Lines at Liverpool,691 words
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Article25 1936-11-05 12 The P. and O. Naldera bound for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan, is now expected to leave Singapore at midnight on Friday. I25 words
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Article178 1936-11-05 12 japan-Ausirana nun An important addition to the fleet of the O.S.K. Line was made lately when the new cargo-passenger motor liner Canberra Maru was put into commission on the regular Japan- Australia service. A second ship of a similar design, the Tokyo Maru. is under construction.178 words
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Article114 1936-11-05 12 Seamen's Union Prepared For Further Trouble San Francis<o. Oct. 26. Harry Lundeberg. Secretary-Trea-surer of the Sailors* Union of the Pacific, said that the referendum among the floating staff indicated that at least 80 per cent, of the Union members favoured the granting to the Committee full authority114 words
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Advertisement512 1936-11-05 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.3.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Pamare Mil. f* LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING M'.FNTS lOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. J ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN PACIFIC |WQurf CftlAftn incorporated In «n gland) fraAVEL SYSTEM THE IMIIIB ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES ¥tk HONOLULU or direct I iflllltfl to512 words
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Advertisement138 1936-11-05 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDITF Ol s\|||\(.^ By Fortniphth fmtmtfm Stra»« Between Ransom. Port Mida* Marseilles, Palma and Knclarf HOMKWAini >MI IN< V Port of IliM*m»>arkati"ii Pl>w««t* I ivc Ram* BURMA YOMA a PLCJU KEMML'NDINL CHINDWIN BHAMO AMARAPOORA SAGAINU BURMA YOMA PECJU KEMMEHD CHINDWIN PROME Calls J i»nd»n Through I" faros to138 words
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Miscellaneous549 1936-11-05 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals f 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 1 pjn. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Tainmg and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru,549 words
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Miscellaneous214 1936-11-05 12 Ships aloucMrir thp m, CXpt't l«d 1., East Wharf <Kntr l((> j Rotana 22. 11 Main Wharf (Enti.n Corfu 18; G Tokushmu Maru 6 Empire I>mk (Entrain r Malayan Pi 32; Ipoh 35: X Empire !><>< k •Kntiair tl RadnonhlK I Section 10 (Entrant i ,i, Jeyporc 51. KEPPEI H\l;l.«.i|;214 words
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Advertisement499 1936-11-05 13 BY, P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS r Due Due Tonnage Sport. Tonnage S'pi.rp. 1936. 1f)37 16.000 Nov. 6 BHUTAN 6 100 Jin 14 •SO.V 6.810 Nov. 18 CORFU 15.000 j-an 15 CO' 15.000 Nov. 20 BEHAR 6 000 Jan 24 RAJ! 1~000 Dec. CARTHAGE499 words
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Advertisement483 1936-11-05 13 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporatea m Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. St«amer Dn* Sail* CITY OF LYONS Havre, London, Ffciam, H'burg Nov. 29 Dec. 2 CITY OP tPITTSBURG Havre, London, Rfdam, H'burg483 words
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Advertisement1030 1936-11-05 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Rhiow Steamship Co (1952) LU Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual The Canard White Star Ltd' Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Str-amship Co Ltd The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line' Ltd The China Navigation Co., Ltd. The1,030 words
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Advertisement2022 1936-11-05 14 X' T^ It AT DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE QQ J^ LIN!?! Tj IV/| dhtd AMERICA^ MAIL LINE KJ **>• **>• *^£J RSAF..- Thursday. Nov. 5 T,,boa,i. C.,,TH,,,n for passengers^ f—^ /"•■^H^Z f Arabia Maru I Semarang. Sourabaya. Boeleleng, Ampenan, Padang-Bay, Benoa and ISICSQ'J L HI teVP^W Salaam. Beira. L. M..n,i., Banjoowangi.2,022 words
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Article, Illustration294 1936-11-05 15 Poor Display By V.M.C.A. m Yesterday's Match AIMIM. team from the Y.M.C'.A. made a surprisingly tirm a»ainst the Swimming Club at the club's pool ml was defeated by seven goals to one m a waterihilo match. gamea the time, tor294 words
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Article131 1936-11-05 15 The Johore State rugby football side to play Singapore in the Malaya Cup at Renggam on Saturday, Nov. 7, is as follows: J. B. Dudgeon; H. F. \V. Gray, D. E. Forbes, S. W. Sid ford, D. R. Willacy; H. M. Gray, P. G. Jones; F. \V.131 words
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543 1936-11-05 15 Yesterday f s Hockey Won By Three Goals To Nil Colts 3; R.E. o. AFTER putting up a good fiffht m the first half, the R.E. cracked up m the second and allowed the Colts to score three times, m their hockey fixture on the543 words
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Article384 1936-11-05 15 5-Day Matches Wanted M London. ANOTHER Anglo- Australian Test cricket controversy is m the making. There is already a considerabh 1 difference of opinion as to whethei England were wise m allowing th< r Tests m this country to be extendec from three to four days.384 words
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Article267 1936-11-05 15 Sikh Police And C. S. C. Two Goals Each Sikh Police 2; C.S.C. "A" 2. MEDIOCRE play marked the hockey match between the Sikh Police and the Ceylon Sports Club "A" a* the Police Depot yesterday, the match ending m a draw of two all.267 words
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Article, Illustration645 1936-11-05 15 Inniskillings Beat 5. C. C. By Five Goals To Three r Inniskillings -------5; S. -----------3. OOTH these teams were good m Hashes when they met m i a hockey match on Hw Padang yesterda\ and the one with the best stamina and the more thrust645 words
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Article59 1936-11-05 15 The RA.M.C. beat Middlesex by 10 two goals) to £iree a try* m their rugger match at Tanglin yesterday. Middlesex scored first early m the second half, but a try by Beresford put the Medicals level and m lront when Thomas converted. Preston scored the second59 words
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Advertisement114 1936-11-05 15 b^^^J^b3 Ti, ac .h 'aagc Of pi j. Him ..a! m n'l rrs- _B J| ''>• ving H| leu i I I I ];i H 1 BMI Ha a hoti i BB I I BB i: v BB H H I f-i --m hi H BM I Tlmilii Uh '■••,<114 words
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1627 1936-11-05 16 I Upright Loses Race To Wait Ahd See HEAVY RAIN AND SLOW TIMES RECORDED (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 4. BACKERS of I'pright received a shock today when the red cone was raised after the gelding was first past the post.1,627 words
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Article135 1936-11-05 16 RESULTS DIVIDENDS Dividend. Race. Place. Horse. Jockey. Win. Place. 1 1 Wait And Sec Dawson $35 $8 3 Miss Polly J. Donnelly $13 3 Upright Dodd 7 2 i Tony E. Donnelly $16 $8 2 Cheerful Lady Spencer n 3 Financier Egli $14 3 i Kit Mayo $76 20 2135 words
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Article80 1936-11-05 16 9 POINTS TO NIL AT CHANGI The IX Heavy Brigade XV beat the RE. Changi by 9 points to Nil at rugger on Tuesday at Changi. The Gunner forwards were m the main responsible for the victory and by superior hooking and packing got the ball from the scrum with80 words
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Article485 1936-11-05 16 Remarkable Career Of Northwind Melbourne. Oct. 18. A WEAKLING as a foal and a bleeder later m life Northwind met almost insuperable obstacles on his path to fame but he overcame all disadvantages, and the culmination ot a re- i markable career was his success yesterday at485 words
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479 1936-11-05 16 ORGY OF TRY-GETTINc, BY SPEEDY BACKS Army 32: R.A.F. BRILLIANT piay by the team's three quarters gave Army another gloriou rugger victory yesterday. They bea R.A.F. 32—3 at Changi. Last Saturda: Army disposed o! Volunteers 37- 3 Army was worth479 words
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Advertisement73 1936-11-05 16 HAY DIET Health via Food by William Howard Ray S.VOO Hay Dieting- Menus and Receipts for all Occasions*— by Joseph Hover and Katherine Cowdln 7.00 Child Health via Food— by Rasmus Alsaker. M.D. 4.50 Weight Control: How to Lose or Gain Weight by Correct Eating —by William Howard Hay M)U73 words
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