The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 November 1936
1936-11-06
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Title Section13 1936-11-06 1 AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,003. ESTI). 1835. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER (j, 193K 10 CENTS.13 words
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382 1936-11-06 1 SI AM AND I. T. C. REACH AGREEMENT Restriction Renewal Now Assured BUT DETAILS OF SIAM'S TONNAGE BASIS ARE NOT REVEALED Next Meeting Will Be Held In London AGBEEMENT BKTWKEN SIAM AM) THE INTERNATIONAL lin COmOIIB UGAIMNG THE RENEWAL OF TIN loMKnl IS ANNOUNCED IN A OMMINKH E ISSI'ED BY382 words
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Article31 1936-11-06 1 euter. Further Increase Batavia, Nov. 5. AS from Nov. 6, the Netherlands Indies export duty on native rubber will be further increased to 54 guilders per 100Reuter - 31 words
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Article21 1936-11-06 1 Rome, Nov. 5. The report that King Emmanuel and Mussolini are going to Hungary is i discredited in official Quarters. ReuterReuter - 21 words
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176 1936-11-06 1 Commons Sequel To Torture Of British Sailors PLEA FOR STRONG ACTION London, Nov. 5. j rE recent incident m Keelung will be brought to the attention of the House of Commons on Monday when Lord Winterton will ask Mr. Eden, the Foreign Secretary, if, failing reparation and an adequate apology,176 words
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Article97 1936-11-06 1 Japanese Stabbed Shanghai, Nov. 5. QIIIGERl? KAGOSHIMA, a »3 Japanese booking-agent, aged 35, was stabbed m the neck, but not seriously injured, m the Chapei district of Shanghai today. The assailant escaped but Japanese bluejackets from the garrison have cordoned off the scene of the crime.97 words
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Article178 1936-11-06 1 Communique Issued After Tempestuous Meeting London, Nov. 5. •"THE non-intervention committee A published an 18-page communique early this morning with three long annexes describing the discussions at yesterday's meetings at which long, animated and indecisive discussions occurred with 1 a series of charges and countercharges. The communique announces178 words
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Article148 1936-11-06 1 New Penal Code Berlin, Nov. 5. MEASURES to repress labour unrest are contained In the draft of a new penal code. They include penalties of hard ■abour for strikes, lockout, Attacks OH j the "willingness of the n ition to work," the malicious creation ot I148 words
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352 1936-11-06 1 ROOSEVELT MAY GET MAJORITY OF 10,000,000 ELECTION SEQUEL ON MARKEI Republicans Commit Suicide NOT York, Nov. 11 i iII the mounting total of tlit* popular vote. President Roosevelt ma> easily break the record with a majority of over 10,000,000 votes. 1 1 Republican d« bade is blamed for at least352 words
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Advertisement64 1936-11-06 1 bJ>M^llll TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE I DINNER DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. I ('nformal) 930 to midn.ght AND LATEST COMEDY PROGRAMME SUCCESS SZITA& ANIS THE WELL-KNOWN STAR AMERICAN DANCERS THE SEASONS MOST POPULAR CABARET _'*M tKW lays NON-UINMtS Sl.OO. Jt UH.es CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA directed by Dan Hopkins ~'"II:SHAV NOV l-TII B«K»K64 words
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Advertisement104 1936-11-06 1 I I M+ iVIW r tJ SEA VIEW HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE j DINNER AND DAM h Ml Sl( HY KELLER'S FAMOUS HUXI^iAH BAND j NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE WHETHER YOU RKQI IKE LMMI HI. I KISIIMINTS OR KLABOKMI MEAL, THE ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS EXCELLENT104 words
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Article50 1936-11-06 2 Having the better of the game m the second half, the RA. -Changi^ beat Raffles Institution by four goals to one on the school ground yester- day Lt Le Merchant scored all four goals for the winners and Watts scored the lone goal for the school.50 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter911 1936-11-06 2 MUNICIPAL Extravagance PRAISE FOR MR. SEOW POH LENG -OUR WONDERFUL CITY FA THERS !—ROO T CA USE OF EXTRAVAGANCE MAYORAL "DIGNITY "—PRESENT TAXATION IS UNNECESSARY—DAYS OF PRESTIGE ARE PAST— BUTTERFLIES AND TOADS —PRESS ARE NOT ECHOES OF "L C. L To the Editor. Sir.— Cheers lor Mr. Scow Poh Leng!911 words
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Letter204 1936-11-06 2 F.M.S. Team For Next Sunday (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 4. The Federated Malay States will compete m the Overseas .303 Rifle Match for 1936 with a team of seven men and one woman, on the Kuala Lumpur range on Sunday. The representative team has204 words
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Letter114 1936-11-06 2 During Military Exercises In China Shanghai, Nov. 5. The two Japanese divisions including a brigade of cavalry stationed at Pingyang, m West Manchuria, have received orders to proceed to certain points along the Great Wall and m South Jehol. The Japanese have now concluded their military exercises along114 words
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Letter78 1936-11-06 2 San Francisco, Nov. 5. An attempt to extend the American shipping strike to Australia and New Zealand was made when the Maritime Federation and the Pacific Coast Longshoremen's Association sent a joint cable to the Waterside Workers' Union I of Auckland, which has affiliations m I Sydney78 words
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Letter186 1936-11-06 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. SITUATION VACANT. Sewerage Extension Scheme. Applications are invited for the Temporary Appointment of Foreman m connection with the construction of sewers m the above Scheme. Applicants must have had experience m the excavation and timbering of deep trenches m waterlogged ground, the laying and jointing of concrete and186 words
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Advertisement59 1936-11-06 2 MISCELLANEOUS. BEAUTIFUL CEMETERY MEMORIALS m marble or granite. Singapore Casket Co. 1 and 3 Penhas Road. Singapore Telephone 6075. YOU GET ALL THE NEWS AND THE LATEST LOCAL PICTURES IN THE FREE PRESS MALAYA S PREMIER MORNING PAPER Established Over A Century. IT MAY NOT MEAN MUCH TO YOU NOW59 words
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Advertisement290 1936-11-06 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed |on:— j Friday, Not. 13, Deepuvuli (Public Holiday). SINGAPORE ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY. The Celebration oi St. Andrew's Day will take the lorm oi a Dinner and i Ball to be held m the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday. Nov. 27. 1936. Members290 words
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Advertisement435 1936-11-06 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. i suie Agents GRAFTON LABORATORIES, I 20 B. Collyer Quay. BOARD RESIDENCE. BELVILLE 15, SCOTTS ROAD LARGE AND AIRY ROOMS PRIVATE VERANDAH MODERN SANITATION Phone 4174 FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd. Large rooms facing sea with own bath room.. H and C. a»»<i mod. san. Phone 5758435 words
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Advertisement430 1936-11-06 2 Jfixc ptcti Kuala Lumpur Other: •>.*». J., v., v|,,,. t Phom ,;t,h Fenani; Oflue: \l Bishop fhone: n:; London OHire: 40 4., He*t Sfr^rt iWli^ I'hoiM-: («niia| vim Tel: "I^d, SUBSCRIPTION RATES M.il.iXa M,|.,nj p aN| Uitlnn Oiitsid, lUl^, Monthly S 3.M f 4 Quarterly 8 <( Half Yearly m;430 words
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Miscellaneous236 1936-11-06 2 Diary Of The Day Hish Water: 3 5i> %JL 7 5 it. 3.05 p.m 811 It. Sports Hockey: Y.M.C.A. vs. RE. <B.M.) at Anson Road S.C C. vs Old Rattlesians on Padang S.C R C. vs. Police at S.C.R.C SRC. vs. Combined Services at SRC I A. vs ACS at236 words
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Article, Illustration293 1936-11-06 3 THEATRICAL COMPANY'S CLA IM FOR $650 Defendant Alleges Breach Of Contract I'lll ahwSCC of Chinese actress from a number of conracied performances m Singapore was alleged to have ustituted a breach of contract m a suit heard by Mr. Justice f MiKluaine, Chief Justice, m the High Court yesterday. n293 words
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Article243 1936-11-06 3 Carried Away By His Own Eloquence Firm Our Own Correspondent! Bangkok. Nov. 1. The Public Prosecutor on behalf of the Bar Association brought a case m the Appeal Court against Mr. John Rise C mnack Lyons of an alleged offence agains t ihe professional etiquette oi lawyers. Mr.243 words
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Article144 1936-11-06 3 Curious Matrimonial Custoir In Jugoslavia Belgrade. Oct. 25. It ii the season ol the marriagi market m the poxany? -h-r a cunou matrimonial custom st-.1l exists. At vintage time, the village dane hills are decorated with flowers an. heavily Hun- with bunches of grapes Eligible girls steal the144 words
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Article, Illustration880 1936-11-06 3 FORMER MALAYAN PLANTER NOW NOTED N ZOOLOGICAL WORKER Mr. W. A Lang Scho field Returning On Scientific Expedition A MAN whose exciting experiences include adventures with cannibals m Liberia will shortly visit Malaya, Borneo and Netherlands India en a collecting expedition for a group of Swedish biological research workers. HE880 words
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Article155 1936-11-06 3 Hcrlin Premiere Of New Work Berlin, Oct. 27. The German Opera House at Charlottenburg is now reopening alter its elaborate reconstruction with a new presentation of "Dier Fliegende Hollander" ("The Flying Dutchman"*. This season will see the premiere of a new opera by Schnaltisch. "When the Tsarina Smiles"155 words
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Article511 1936-11-06 3 GAOL AND FLOGGING FOR HOOLIGANS "COWARDLY OFFENCE" "PXPLAIN to the accused that they have come to live m the peace of His Majesty the King and some of them were born m it. In this country it anybody has a complaint to make they must make it to the police,511 words
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Article219 1936-11-06 3 His Wife Gave Him Chardox Relief from the Rr*t Do«c hen indiprsti m plainies you when ?artburn is making you (col sirk, iroußh and through IWfe'l :i Ml linp to do Ju.st swallow tvo I i irec Chardox tablets C'hardox ?wly-discovered substance whif'n •in^s relief219 words
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Article239 1936-11-06 3 '7 KILLED HER New York. Oct. 13 A CHILDHOOD romance thai began m Liverpool cnd< d 0 m tragedy today at Worcester, Massachusetts, and Frank Crosbie, aged 54, a shell -shocked war veteran, has been charged with the murder of his wife Mary, aged 49. Mrs.239 words
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Article188 1936-11-06 3 Two Packets Missing On Arrival (From Our Own CuUeipondcnti hi nek**, Nov. 1 Two packets "i .sapphires s-nt by registered post frofß Bi Amsterdam wert found t'i b* 1 missing on arrival ol the aen plane In II >t! The two packets were p-«is'-and insured for .4:1.000.188 words
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Advertisement98 1936-11-06 3 Me insecticide End the menace and torment of mosquitoes \f »l <Hn deride right now to free ♦«»nr«r|f of the danger and an- "I mosquitoes. Beware of ■HOTtkMMb They often went 1 '>MM|uit,K-H but soon these nun im-m-. Rome back to life, f»U of li K ht than before. FLIT98 words
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Advertisement19 1936-11-06 3 There have been Thousands of Plays There have been Millions of Books BUT THERE JS ONLY ON£ "POPS WORTH"!19 words
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Article, Illustration1441 1936-11-06 4 HECTIC MONTH November premises to be a yen heavy month irjm the social point o; view and I am a! raid there Is not rini to be that necessary perija of resi befoie the Christmas festivities eomi on us with a rush, so many are the important1,441 words
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Article316 1936-11-06 4 part of Juliet m the Tableaux Vivants. wears an exact replica of the costume worn by Norma Shearer m 'Romeo and Juliet" while the Mary. Queen ol Scots costume, wcrn by Miss Marjore Snow, is also a faithful copy of that v/hich Katharir.e Hepourn wears m the316 words
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Advertisement476 1936-11-06 4 TheWorld-FamedCuticura SH# I kj w M/M W ;^H| tufitrtri from itubbm, I«| A HI I^l >wa.Vd r/irmi</Mi Cuticxrra Soap and CuttHB «lilA I |H cure Omtmtm afttr otktr rtmediti fatUd it fwt TREATMENT POSITIVELY HEALS The wonderful curative powers of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are due to a unique476 words
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Article, Illustration361 1936-11-06 5 m S£Tm£!& n lf 3,! e^t C Criers r a e tten°ded he SSTSIS! PTS! f Wmtt o|>e ed at "'"■rovnik m Da.m^ia. More .uunines attended. Lady Aberdeen is here seen spe.iking at the opening session. I \K< and run> tir > that Russia might decide to "walk out" the361 words
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Advertisement37 1936-11-06 5 be just as sure. Commence the day with a tasty breakfast. There is nothing like a good start. Make your selection AUSTRALIAN DEVONSHIRE DANISH Have you tried our CHILLED BEEF? PHONE 5378 MMißMHH w—mm-mmm W.S. 251 i37 words
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637 1936-11-06 6 New Air Commodore Flying Boats Arrive Today ARRIVAL CEREMONY AT MASTER ATTENDANT'S PIER ONLY a few hours after the a rival of Air Commodore A. W. Tedder by the P. and O. 1/ner Naldera at about midday today to take over command of the Royal Air Force, Far East, from637 words
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Article, Illustration274 1936-11-06 6 Maclean Brand Stomach Powder ■Worked Wonders." Gastric trovlda Is no respert^r of persons; U stni#s equally at high and lew. rich and pjo: But Ifaclean Brand Stomach PDwder gives equal benefit to all. regardless of their rank or station m life. Read this letter: "I274 words
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Article, Illustration156 1936-11-06 6 LONG-DISTANCE CANOEIST LEAVES SINGAPORE Heads For Banka With Two Weeks' Provisions WITH tinned provisions to last him a fortnight carefully C \strib;ited about the small confirm of his new "faltboot," Mr. Oscar Speck left Singapore yesterday morning to com^te the last stage of his voyage from Germany to Australia. He156 words
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Article134 1936-11-06 6 Heavy Fine For Retired Major Convicted on charges of respectively carrying on a public lottery and assisting m the carrying on of a public lottery. Wyrawedel and Major 3 D. Gould (retd.) were each fined $250.! yesterday by Mr. A. D. York, the third magistrate Singapore. An alternative134 words
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Article122 1936-11-06 6 Disabled Boat Drifts To Shore (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 4. Tfhe story of how four Malays had a narrow escape from being drowned, reached Seremban today. They were the occupants of a motor 1 baat travelling from Port Swetteriham to Malacca on Monday night, when ?ncountering122 words
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Article155 1936-11-06 6 Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. The story of how a Chinese jumped 3ft a moving lorry m order to recover his hat was told m the Kuala Lumpur police court today, when Che Maarof. the second magistrate, sitting as jccrorer. returned a155 words
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Article74 1936-11-06 6 A little confusion haus arisen over where tickets are obtainable for the Poppy Day at Raffles Hotel on Nov. 12. The dance was originally arranged ■by Mrs. Allen, of Changi, who has I returned to England hurriedly and has placed the arrangements m the hands of Mrs.74 words
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Article78 1936-11-06 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Nov. 1. Mr. A. W. Frisby. Inspector of Schoois and patron of the Teachers' Association of^Malacca. delivered an interesting talk on the use of the cinema «n schools" m the Teachers' Common Room of the St. Francis' Institution. In dealing with the cinema as a78 words
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Article37 1936-11-06 6 In the storm that hit Singapore early on Wednesday morning 40 ft. of the railings round the pagar at the Singapore Swimming Club was carried away by pounding seas. Bathing m the pagar is now strictly prohibited.37 words
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277 1936-11-06 6 Malaya's Best Customer IPVHE United States is Malaya's best customer," said Mr. H D. Robinson, who has just succeeded Mr. Julian B. Faster as United States Trade Commissioner m Singapore, m a special interview. Mr. Foster has gone to America on leave. "Of277 words
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268 1936-11-06 6 ALONE IN INFERNO Tragedy Dogs Life Of Surgeon London. A young surgeon, fighting amid mast-high flames to rescue entrapped men. was the only officer found on board the monitor Glatton. when, .as she was m Dover harbour a month before the Armistice, one of her magazines blew up. All the268 words
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Article417 1936-11-06 6 Beautiful Girl's Plight WEDDING DECLARED ILLEGAL BY STATE ATTORNEY New York. S«-pt B. A BEAUTIFUL girl's fight to have her Marriage to a murderer recognised is about to start m the Missouri High Court. Hazel Wade, lovely 21 -year-old daughter of a Missouri farmer, met417 words
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Article109 1936-11-06 6 From Our O\m. C rr< ipondent Sf -tm.it Nov. 3. Sentence ol om month rigorous imprisonment. Pitta the option tine was passed by I':..- lsmai b;:. Abdu 1 Rahman, the Be| magistrate on a middle-ay<d Ci.mese convicted ol tneit The accused. Ch> ol Buloh Kasap was charged109 words
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Article35 1936-11-06 6 Buffeted by a suddei ;)..ni<'d by ho.tvy r tin c irly nesday nomine alongside the 4.604-t -m KPV .steamer ~remer m the Outer Roads filled and sink. On fcoud Mi 3ags ol rement35 words
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Advertisement20 1936-11-06 6 of LOGO people paid admission to see "DODBWORTH" DURING ITS FIRST FIVE DAYS AS A SCREEN ATTRACTION IN NEW YORK.20 words
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Advertisement19 1936-11-06 6 READY •Nov. 18th* I j Straits Times I I Annual I MAKE SURE OF YOUR COPY ORDER NOW I19 words
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435 1936-11-06 7 While Living With Husband ADDITIONAL GRANT GIVEN FOR MOURNING London, Oct. 15. FRAI'DS totalling £2,611 on the Ministry of Pensions were disclosed at Westminster Police Court yesterday when it was stated that the wife of an Army sergeant who was presumed to have435 words
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Article35 1936-11-06 7 By 10 Per Cent London, Nov. 5. TT is officially announced that copper production has been increased by 10 per cent, to 105 per cent, basic quota, effective from Nov. 5. —Reuter.35 words
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Article134 1936-11-06 7 Considerable increase m Maintenance Cost Regulations have been approved which will enable wives of soldiers of the Malay Regiment to go into resii dence at Port Dickson immediately after the Hari Raya Puasa on Dec. 16. i This statement was made by HE. the High Commissioner. Sir Shenton134 words
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Advertisement425 1936-11-06 7 CLIPPER hiimi nl Dim It P| f ROSSALEXANDERBEVERLYROBERTS HUMPHREY BOGART -MARIE WILSON tdv torn. tmm^ Jo'.ephCrcSon JosephK.ng Add. son R. chords r\inii w *<-» 1 r BIT l m*n h«j/f— to krrjk jfl «4^ ~^^H^J^^fe|^|*t'i^ll^9 SPECIAL ADDED Ai IKACTiON— a grand I technics lour amsical kk PXCKING A WINNEtt" i425 words
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Advertisement281 1936-11-06 7 Is She Snappy .s^Sli* And Can She Tap-Dance JPHp AT THE CAPITOL] '/i&\ ~6J5 TONIGHT 9.TTj Come along and meot v *3s&| ELEANORE WHITNEY W The World's Fastest Tap -dancer, m "THREE CHEERS |l FOR LOVE" #fe i if Wk ""Hifii''tf m. Musical Corned) *I|;*« H^ iSi*^ With tin- Prettiest,281 words
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Miscellaneous78 1936-11-06 7 WEEK-END YACHTING On Friday, there will be the usua afternoon Yachting races for the "B and "C" Class, starting at 5.20 p.m. am 5.25 p.m. respectively. On Sunday, the International six metre class will sail the final race fo the Club Trophy, starting at 10.00 a.rr The "B" class will78 words
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996 1936-11-06 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 1936. Roosevelt's Triumph I 'THE overwhelming victory of Pre- sident Roosevelt proves that m spite of all the ballyhoo put over by the Republicans the American public were under no illusions as to the issue before them. The election is therefore more than996 words
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Article153 1936-11-06 8 Mr. H. Davies, Traffk? Assistant. F.M.S.R., ihas left for Home on leave. Mr. G. G. T. Browne, Senior Accountant. Treasury, F.M.S., has sailed for Home on furlough. Mr. Arthur Miles, well known m Malayan mining and racing circles, has returned to Malaya from Australia.' Mr. H. G.153 words
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Article671 1936-11-06 8 PR a supposed nation of shopkeepers this country displays a i most determined interest m the art of 1 its neighbours, writes a London correspondent. The recent winter exhibitions at Burlington House of French and of Dutch pjintings, or of Chinese and of Art And Persian671 words
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Article1012 1936-11-06 8 THE last crackle of applause subsided sin in the Town Hall. Footsteps began to echo along the corridors, the roar ol traffic came m as the big Iront doors swung open. The orchestra were c jostling down the narrow staircase I irom the platlorm to the artists' rooms below.1,012 words
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Advertisement90 1936-11-06 8 fflk BLUE ■SpiA^ Curacao The latest of Bols fine Liqueurs. CALDBECK'S. Hope to have the pleasure of seeing you at their A MANNEQUIN \w IP* A P A i\ -fe^ißiiii 1936/7 ADVANC i V^&cs, >$\« Am 1^ *JLA\^ A 1 lc# f fl||\ 10-30 a.m. '\k ■>illSk- CAFE SATURDAY NHU90 words
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Advertisement62 1936-11-06 8 A WELSH CORRESPONDENT ASKS if there is a finer place m Britain than Llanrwst. It is hard to say. Serious illness or injury come very hard on the man who has procrastinated over tine taking out of a GAFLAC ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE62 words
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Article194 1936-11-06 9 Formal Negotiations Not Yet Opened ANOTHER STRONG PROTEST Shanghai, Nov. 5. ACCORDING to an official message from Nanking, the Japanese delegates and members of the Chinese Foreign Office have not opened formal negotiations for the disposal of the outstanding Sino-Japanese questions, although informal talks between Mr. Kawagoe, the194 words
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Article, Illustration488 1936-11-06 9 125 Mohammedans On Steamer Now In Singapore A Old Chinese general 1 making his first sea loyage Gen Ma Ling, chairman of reated Chinghai Province of China, is one of the 125 pilgrims on their from China to Mecca, via Jeddah. on the Blue488 words
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Article193 1936-11-06 9 Mr. Eden's Statement In House Of Commons London, Nov. 5. In a long answer on the situation m :raq m the House of Commons ye9terday. Mr. Eden. Foreign Secretary, reviewed :he events following the ultimatum of the military leaders on October 29. m the course of which he193 words
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Article80 1936-11-06 9 Visits Ross Institute *or Tropical Medicine London, Nov. 5. The Sultan of Selangor. accompanied by Tungku Ahamed. yesterday visited the Ross Institute of the London School of Tropical Medicine. He was welcomed by Sir Malcolm Watson The Sultan expressed the hope thai the work done m his80 words
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Article287 1936-11-06 9 K. L.'s Dilemma (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. T*WO policemen, armed with rifles, are patrolling the grounds of j I the Tung Shin Chinese Hospital m Kuala Lumpur every night from 6 pm. to 6 a.m.— on the lookout for the leopard whose287 words
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Article124 1936-11-06 9 Questions To Colonial Secretary London, Nov. 4. Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-C-ore. the Colonial Secretary, was questioned on the Palestine situation m the House of Commons today and replying, he made the following points: "The delegation of powers to a military commander, under the receni Order-in-Couneil which was m124 words
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Article, Illustration128 1936-11-06 9 To He Extended To The Sea Paris, Nov. S. M. Daladier, Minister for War. yos terday announced the Jura distnc will be lortified to bar the way to In vaders who might violate Swiss neut rality. The Maginot Line will be extende northward to the sea and the128 words
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Article77 1936-11-06 9 London, Nov. 5. Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha. Minister of d Transport yesterday introduced the Trunk Roads Bill, which is to make the Ministery of Transport the highway authority for the principal roads m Great Britain which constitute thtf national system of routes for through traffic. The meeting of77 words
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158 1936-11-06 9 To Commemorate Coronation I (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5 A PLEA for utilising the services of locally qualified architects. instead of authorising the technical officers of the Sanitary Board, to draw up plans and specifications was made by Mr.158 words
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Article37 1936-11-06 9 London, Nov. 5. ADAIGHTER has been boj-n to Lady Inchcape, wife of the Earl of Inehcape and formerly Miss Leonora Margaret Brooke, eldest daughter of Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, Kajah of Sarawak.- ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article47 1936-11-06 9 London. Nov. .r». Thp MayQr yesterday announr. that NaUonal Memorlal Pund r ,^r» of a statue ol King DMP on a site to be acquired lacing tlu* House ot Parliament at a cost of >«M«° a UU* fund ol 1:200,000 lor ulaying ttelds.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Advertisement188 1936-11-06 9 FINDLATER'S FINE SHERRIES Per Lottie HH Oil) MORENO BROWN. FULL OF FLAY flu UUH A DfcLIGHTFUL APPETISER $2 011 I HI I'WA. MEIIirM DXV YE n SUITABLE h\)H I CLUB SHERRY BITTERS 5!.«5 JUKI UNO. POSSESSES HI BOUQUET OF A /4fl I HUE FINO $!!.30 ifi |)KY CLUB. AN EXCEKUINGLV188 words
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207 1936-11-06 10 LAST NIGHT'S QUOTATIONb By arrangement wit* 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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569 1936-11-06 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Nov.}, 5 ■bartol £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rlae 4r Fall flh^rwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 pc, 1944-64 117 7/ 8 117% Finding Loan, 4 p.t., 1960-90 117 3 4 117% W« Loan, 3»/ 2 p.c 1065« 106- r569 words
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Article200 1936-11-06 10 Oct. 31. Nov. 2. 4. American Can. Com. 124 3 4 125> 2 126 American Telepnone and Telegraph 180 3 4 179 180 Atcheson Railroad 78» 4 77 7 8 78 1 4 Chesapeak 76* 8 76 3 4 77>/ 2 174 173> 177 Firestone 31 2200 words
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86 1936-11-06 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association l Nov. 5, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. in cases (FOB. November) 29 1316 29 15,16 Good F.A.Q. In cases (F.O.B. November) 29^ 29 13 16 No. IX. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 29 3 4 29Vb November 29 1316 29 1516 Nov./Dec. 29%86 words
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Article67 1936-11-06 10 SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES Nov. 5. v 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 6.30 Copra, mixed 6.00 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 R. Saigon Al $155 R. Siam, W. C. No. 1 $140 Rice, Sian, W.C.67 words
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Article194 1936-11-06 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 5 KI BBER: Steady. London Spot: 8 5 lGd 8 7'16d. Previously: 8 5 16d. 8 7 16d. Jan. -Mar.: 8? 8 d. 8 l z d. Previously: 8 :< «d. 8' 2 d. Apr. -Sept.: 8 7 lGd. 8 9194 words
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Article69 1936-11-06 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 5 Fin: Strong. Cash: £224 10s. Previously: Strong at €215. Three months: £220 15s. Previously: £210 7s. 6d. New York Tin: 47.75. Previously: 48.00. Copper: Settlement: £44 5s. Previously: £44 7s. 6d. Gold: Yesterday: £7 2s. 3d. Previously: £7 2s l^d.69 words
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Article71 1936-11-06 10 London Closing Quotations Nov. 5 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105 7 16 105''8 New York to 4.88 2 3 4.88% 4.89 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.08 9.06% Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 2 15 16d. Is. 271 words
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Article194 1936-11-06 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Nav. 5. i London, T.T. 24 1|16 London, demand 214 ljlft London, 4 months sight 2 4Vfe Lyons, demand 1225 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand >57 Montreal, demand 56% Batavia, demand 105 Samarang, demand 104% Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand 154% Madras,194 words
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1134 1936-11-06 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser and Co.'s List THURSDAY, MOV. 5, iftt: 5 P.M. MIMVO Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 3d As 7'^d Asam Kumbang 28* 29s 6d Austral Malay <£> 53s Mp Ayer Hitam (ss) 16s 6d 17s «d Ayer Weng <$1) 175 1.85 Bangrin Tin <£>1,134 words
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Article182 1936-11-06 10 In their daily report on the share market issued at the business yesterday, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state that th«- l<« .il P rl< of tin rose SI. The tin share market aNSumed minor Immhii P'" portions. There was a very larye turn over and the interest182 words
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Article87 1936-11-06 10 Tremendous Scramble For Rubber Shares London, Nov. 2. On the Stock Exchange today a tremendous scramble for rubber share.s resulted m a sharp rise m prices which m turn induced profit-taking, thereby reducing earlier gains. Other sections were over-shadowed but were not without some good features. Copper was87 words
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Article707 1936-11-06 11 Local Chinese Topics SINGAPORE TRADERS' Plea To C.M.S.K For BY OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT 3ANGEMENTS are being made by the Chinese Ministry of iimunications for a steamship service next year for the con- the Chinese merchants having business between China tsto Malaya, the East Indies. Siam and Indo-China. li707 words
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Article62 1936-11-06 11 From Our Own Correspondent^ Malacca, Nov. 4. Arrangements by the St. Mary i English School of Malacca are aireadj lr hand for next year, the year li xiv coronation of His Majesty King Edward VIII. It is also the anniversary ol the School and its Literary Association and elaborate arrangement62 words
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Article506 1936-11-06 11 Winning CONTRACT £^\vsOfovJ^Guci& David Burnsfint. Merwt* D. Maicr. Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading tcam-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence DONT BID FOX TOUR IWKTNKR THE informatory double, while one of the most useful. Is also one of the most abused506 words
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Article121 1936-11-06 11 'From Our Own Correspondent Seremban. Nov. I. There was a large Attendance 4 Japanese residents of the town at the Japanese Association Temiang Road, today, when the local Japanese school held a parents' day. A concert followed. The Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B.C. Roberts is expected121 words
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Advertisement342 1936-11-06 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne oulony 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 Reserve342 words
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Advertisement513 1936-11-06 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA < Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares ol 4:5 each C 3 000 000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors :i. 000,000 HFAI) Ol Il( F 38, Bishopsgate. London. E.C 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star513 words
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Miscellaneous230 1936-11-06 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penang— ZHJ (Ponang Wireless Society) Wavelength 49.3 metres p.m. 7.00 Time signal and day's programme. 7.05 Recorded .songs by Lawrence Tibbctt. 7.30 Children's hour. 7.55 Share report. 8.00 Talk 8.20 News. 825 What's On In Penang. 8.30 Light music. 9.00 Close down Batavia— NlßOM <i.20 a.m.—230 words
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Miscellaneous451 1936-11-06 11 7.20 A short pianoforte recital by Margaret Good. 7.35 Short Story: "A Lonely Ride," by Bret Harte. 7.50 An instrumental recital. 8.00 The news and announcements. 8.05 Greenwich time signal. 8.20 Close down. Transmission 2 The following frequencies will be used: GSH 13.97 m., GSG 16.86 m. p.m. 6.20 Big451 words
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Article579 1936-11-06 12 New Cabin Liner To Be Laid Down Shortly London. LAST month, at an informal reception m Liverpool, Mr. Kermit Roosevelt, vice-president of the United States Lines, was the guest of honour. He was accompanied by Mr. H. W. Jackson, freight manager m London, and Mr. George579 words
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Article513 1936-11-06 12 Judgment For Owners /QUESTIONS relating to the strain NC imposed on vessels at sea were discussed during the hearing of an action before Judge T. B. Leigh, at the Manchester County Court, m I which Messrs. Evan Thomas Radcliffe and Co., of Cardiff, owners of! the steamer513 words
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Article97 1936-11-06 12 BLUE STAR LINER'S WINTER CRI ISE West Indite. Honolulu And California Leaving Bouthampt the Blue Star liner hi make a winter i nidad. Pan am i Cai lornia. Jamaica. Cli mas, Barbados, and C ■and an attract. I the ship and her sued by the maptny. The cruise, it mon97 words
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Article36 1936-11-06 12 Nov. 4: Hin I i I I Henrik r|lor.) Malm: (Biam); FUub, Tung v (BrltJ. Nov. 5: Gem>i Piuang X- I Kedah. Tilawa M« do I Khandalla <Br:i Reael, Agatha Bu\. <Nor.); Conte Verc I36 words
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Article30 1936-11-06 12 The F'>lke>tone-Dui service ended la .steamer ftcaitJ Irom Dunkirk to I Dover-Dunk;rk ChaniM taking the place of tl vie*-, which h about thn crossing m each direct30 words
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Article48 1936-11-06 12 Messrs. Ka.w S chased nor* ln»n; the by 111 Ml ii K.rci Cvi m 1920. the H- the Me purchase <•: i:; R MSP vessel will und< HH regimen. After i tfi Mr Gin T« Khun t acpectedly on M Li^ht Si reel. I''ol age.48 words
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Advertisement386 1936-11-06 12 niiu. J<J KING EDWARD i tiii fir** i^n ip^^i^ MAY 1937 mT"-^^^Mo EARLY BOOKING IS s stkonc;l\ vdvised. Information and tickets U7 IHB from your own agent, Km nQA —I^^B BOUSTEAD CO., WORLDS GREATEST TRAVEL SYSTEM BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN386 words
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Advertisement27 1936-11-06 12 THOSE who buy and those who cell have a common meeting ground m the Classified Co). umns and they do a big business? jfvee press WANT ADS27 words
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Advertisement80 1936-11-06 12 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LINE Joint service *f PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LINE and SILVER LINE, LTD. SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES AND NORTH PACIFIC PORTS Arnvr, m.v. SILVERMAPLE (S.) It via Manila Mw m.v. KOTA AGOENG (P.) (via Java and Manila) Urn VESSiXS iKOM PACIFIC COAST M m.v. SAPAROEA (P.) m.v. BINTANG80 words
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Miscellaneous491 1936-11-06 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals f BY TRAIN 0 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 p.m. Klang, Kuala Llpis, Port Swettenham, Taimng and Teiok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Koca491 words
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Miscellaneous106 1936-11-06 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Silindoeng, Dut.. 946 tons from p Samboe 4. to Samarinda 6. Banka. Brit 318 tons, from Rengat 4, to Rengat 6. Hong Kheng Brit., 3.975 tons from Amoy 5, to Rangoon via ports 6. Toboali. Dut.. 662 tons, trom Beng- kalis 5. to S. Pandjang 7. Togian, Dut..106 words
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Miscellaneous106 1936-11-06 12 SINGAPORE lI A tutor* Ship* alongside the v expected U East Wharf (Entrain i <|,. Op ten Noor: I Main Wharf (Entrance i Cortu. Naldera 18 k ning 15: Lcverku.s Tokushima Maru 1 1 Maru 6. Empire l»mk (Entrant < >tl Malayan Prince 30 tau 36. Empire l><xk (Entrant t106 words
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Advertisement497 1936-11-06 13 tkavelukhish BY P&OandBRITISH INDIA LINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Dv Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936. 1937 NA. 16.000 Nov. 6 BHUTAN 6 100 Jan 14 •SO" 6.810 Nov. 18 CORFU 15 000 Jan 15 CO' 15.000 Nov. 20 BEHAR 6 000 Jan 24 RAJ: l"000 Dec.497 words
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Advertisement513 1936-11-06 13 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co M Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlenumtsj "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCFPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Ste*mer Doe Sail* CITY OF LYONS Havre, London, Efaam, H'burg Nov. 29 Dor. 2 CITY OP PITrSBURG Havre, London. Rfdam.513 words
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Advertisement992 1936-11-06 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamship Co (193?) It*. Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual lim I unard White Star Ltd' Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co., Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line' Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd.992 words
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Advertisement771 1936-11-06 14 K. P. M. OP TFN NOORT- Friday. Nov. 6. Muntok (passengers and mails only), Batavia, Semarang and Sourabaya. TlNO.llRO— Friday. Nov. 6. Bclawan-Deli. MIJER -Friday. Nov. 6. Rhio. Blinjoe. Djeboes. Soengei-Liat, Pangkal-Pinang. Kobe. Tanjong-Pandan and Batavia. SWARTKNHONDT— Saturday, Nov. 7. Batavia. Rodriguez. Mauritius, Reunion, Durban. Lourenco-Marques. Beira. Zanzibar. Mombasa and771 words
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Advertisement504 1936-11-06 14 nlVAW^fl J ft i Jt w TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY, SIHEZ. PORT SAID, ALIIXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrives. Leaves Leaves Arrive* Spore. Spore. Penan*. New York. Pres. Harrison Nov. 15 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Dec 29 Pres. Hayes Nov. 28 Dec 1504 words
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Advertisement636 1936-11-06 14 Q. S. K. LINE Brazil Maru Buen«»s Aires via L. Marques. Durban and Capt- Town t Arabia Maru Santos and Buenos Aires via Co Mombasa. Tanga. Zanzibar. Dar Salaam. Bcira, L. MarQucs. Durl/ P. Elizabeth and Cape Town f ARIZONA MARU Cape Town via Colombo Wm Zanzibar. Dar es Salaam636 words
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Article, Illustration390 1936-11-06 15 Fortune Waiting For Good English Heavyweight London. Oct. 3. A Li l M wmwMa yam Britisher with punch, personal- the ability to make good m the boxing ring, writes 1,,, Krouilt*) m the Sporting Life. lotrrs. whose increasing numbers have made the prosth< m is(»nFree Press - 390 words
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Article297 1936-11-06 15 The following are the fixtures m the Home soccer leagues lor Saturday: ENGLISH LEAGUE— DIV. I. Arsenal vs. Leeds U. Bolton W. vs. Middlesbro. Bnntlord vs Birmingham. Derby Co. vs. Stoke C Evert on ;s. West Bromwich A. Huddersfield vs. Manchester C. Manchester U. vs. Charlton A.297 words
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Article70 1936-11-06 15 The following have been invited to play Rugby football for SCC. 4 'B' XV vs Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on Monday at SCC W. N. Rothery. J G H Brett, M. S. Robinson. J. P.^Tur- can E I Henton. Alan Colville.F. L. Lane W. A. Ball. C. H. W.70 words
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1128 1936-11-06 15 cj^ f 7 cFootball Association 1 ake Steps To Clean Up Game London, Oct. 1. RULERS of sport are accustomed to say that whenever they make a move that is calculated to improve the game they control far more opposition I? created than support,1,128 words
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Article60 1936-11-06 15 The following are ties drawn for play next week m the S.C.C. snooker tournament. MONDAY A. F. Hunter vs. O. E. H. Cutler. E. W. P. Fulcher vs. J. B. Myles. TUESDAY F. S. Gibson vs. Carl Lawson. M. S. Gibson vs. A. H, Assister. THURSDAY E. J.60 words
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295 1936-11-06 15 THERE will be another match for the Sculling Championship of England on Easter Monday, Mar. 29, the start taking place at 2.15 p.m A lot of people will be asking why. there having been three championship contests on the Thames295 words
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Article, Illustration568 1936-11-06 15 S. R. C. Autumn Tournament Brought To Close THE SRC. Autumn Lawn Tennis Tournament was brought to a close yesterday with the final of the men's doubles handicap, D. and G. Ross opposing M. G. Eber and J. I* < i«»n- The match568 words
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228 1936-11-06 15 Cut Eye Handicaps Southern Cruiser Champion London, Oct. 23. ARCHIE SEXTON. the Bethnal Green holder ol the Southern Area cruiser-weight title, and Frank Kough (Battersea) provided a dour battle m their twelve-rounds contest ll the West Ban Bath.s. Sexi(;:i ret. red m the eighth228 words
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Article29 1936-11-06 15 Ihe M.( IHMH start four day match against Victoria at .Melbourne today. Close 01 play scores will, aus usual, appear m tomorrow's I tee Press.29 words
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Article, Illustration572 1936-11-06 16 Girls* Sports Club Win Even Hockey On Padang G.S.C 2; Europeans 1. rIK Girls' Sports Club defeated the European women's team by two goals to one at hojkey on the Padang yesterday. Although the losers, the Europ ans played a good gameFree Press - 572 words
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Article204 1936-11-06 16 Programme Of Sport THHE Yayu Athletic Party wili or- ?anise a Basketball Tournament ila Decemter. 1936. Mr. Aw cheong Yew. the President fo the Singapore Basketball and Volleyball Association and the Pu'ron of the "V.A.A." has kindly consented to donate a shield ior the competition. Mr. Wong204 words
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Article117 1936-11-06 16 The following have accepted to play hockey for S.C C. vs. Old Raftiesians today at S.C.C: R. H. Green. C. F. Brooke. E. G. Staunton. Lt. W. P. M. Allen. D H. Tudor. J. P. Wood. Lt. J. R. Rodwell. Lt. E. S. Jenkins. F. L. Lane. W.117 words
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347 1936-11-06 16 Handicaps For Final Day Of Ipoh Racing THE following are the weights for Saturday, the third day of the Perak Autumn meeting. Horses Class 1 Div. 1, 1 Mile and 50 Yards. Eastern Knight 9.0 Bestlot 8.11 Sunshie Sue 8.10 Belle Edna 8.9 Miltondale 8.8 Cockpen 8.5 Knight's Eye 8.5347 words
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Article97 1936-11-06 16 Singapore XV To Play Johore rIE following will represent Singapore against Johore m the Malaya Cup rugger match at Rengam on Saturday. A. E. Minns; G. D. A. Lundon, K. A. Haddocks, G. T. Gillespie, F. P. H. Pearse; J. C. Cooke, C. T. Owen; E. N.97 words
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Article, Illustration296 1936-11-06 16 TITLE FIGHT ON MONDAY Washington, Nov. 5. r pilE District of luiniiu Boxing Commission has suspended John Henry Lewis, the cruiser weight champion of the world, for his alleged fai- < lure to appear m a bout at Washing- ton on Oct. 13. The suspension isReuter - 296 words
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Article29 1936-11-06 16 There were 14 entries for the Women's November Bogey Competition at the Sepoy Lines Golf Club, and it was won by Miss M. L. Evans, 1 up on Bogey.29 words
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Article50 1936-11-06 16 From Our O*.\ On Saturday. Perak i at Ipoh m the for the Ffcrteifh R now held by Perak Owing to illness ;md injury *»m. of Perak \s hem nit out. The following I Mansel. Edwards H Ehrke. Banham F-. t Miller. Evan.s. Cien Crasbie ana Hill.50 words
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Article51 1936-11-06 16 The Women's November M< ed over the Ist nine on Tiridij at the Is and Club resul 1 between Mrs C A R Batemin m\ Mrs. D. Duncan with a nett so down each respectively The rqui between the above resulted m a v for Mrs D.51 words
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Advertisement75 1936-11-06 16 GAS COOKING IS Quick Cooking— Gas cooking has been proi ed the quickest way if C p^rii f to well-cooked meals. W% tUU And it's so easy! Per- B^. feet control of any heat ff^§# you want. And with the V new automatic control, 1 dinner m the oven i^^K^75 words
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