The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 November 1936
1936-11-10
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1936-11-10 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.006. ESTD. 1835. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 193615 words
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Article, Illustration344 1936-11-10 1 Tanks Participate On Both Sides REBELS ADVANCE WITH CAUTION FEARING ENEMY TRAPS Communist Women Fight Like Demons IIEPOKTS from Talavera state that the Legionaries \antl Moors entered the north-west of Madrid and otcupitii the University City Hospital after a terrific battle m which many tanks participatedReuter - 344 words
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Article34 1936-11-10 1 Berlin, Nov. 9. Edgar Andre, the Communist leader m Hamburg, has been beheaded. He was sentenced on July 10 m conneca.~ it* -iwed total assaults on Nazis several years ago.- Reuter WirelessReuter; Wireless - 34 words
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Article, Illustration260 1936-11-10 1 Bombshell For Malayan Radio Listeners Local Advertisers To Sponsor Programmes SPONSORED programmes- advertising on the air for Malayan broadcasting That was the bombshell dropped by Mr. J. S. Dumeresque. manager of the Malaya Broadcasting Corporation, Ltd., at a Press conference yesterday. "The board considers it is m the best interests260 words
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Article157 1936-11-10 1 Grim Reminder Shanghai, Nov. 9. ALL opium addicts found using the harmful drug after the end Df the year will be executed, states :he latest reminder of the chairnan of the Anti-Opium Council of 2hina, Gen. Chiang Kai Shek. Ahich is being given the widest oublication.157 words
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Article40 1936-11-10 1 British Note London, Nov. 9. ANOTHER effort towards a Locarno conference has been made m a British note to France, Belgium, Italy and Germany suggesting a meani of reconciling the difficulties contained m previous replies Reuter Wireless.40 words
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133 1936-11-10 1 Discussions Still Continuing London, Nov. 9. IN the House of Commons today, Sir Charles Cayzer asked what satisfaction the Foreign Secretary had received m reply to representations regarding the ill-treatment of the British sailors at Keelung. Lord Cranborne, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, onReuter - 133 words
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162 1936-11-10 1 LONDON BANKERS MYSTIFIED BY SILVER RISE BOMBAY CENTRE OF DEMAND Trade Temporarily Embarrassed London, Nov. 9. THE continued rise m silver mystifies London bankers who are unable to understand the continued buying m Bombay which is the chief centre of demand. Little silver is coming into the London market. AnReuter - 162 words
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Article73 1936-11-10 1 Companies' Agreement Nearing Conclusion London. Nov. 9. It is rep ;rtcd that an agreement is 'on the point ol conclusion between the Blackburn Aircraft Company and Messrs William Denny lor the manulacture of aircralt at Dumbarton, Clydeside. Ultimately the factory will specialise m the construction of flying-boats, butBritish Wireless - 73 words
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Advertisement97 1936-11-10 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. m^ mmu r^^m a L m +^r "^^^f^^^h .Alk **^W^ TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT I SPECIAL DINNER DANCE Q1 nm (formal) 9.45 to midnight o. 15 to 9.15 p.m. AND CABARET ATTRACTION SZITA6.ANIS THE WELL-KNOWN STAR97 words
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Advertisement15 1936-11-10 1 [The annual report of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corp. will be found on page 9.115 words
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Advertisement82 1936-11-10 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. STOP PRESS New York, Nov. 9. Mr. Fred Ferry, the champion tennis player, has turned professional. Reuter. ADELPHI &T HOTEL TONIGHT ROOF-GARDEN TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CABARET DINNER AND DANCE MI'SIC XV KELLER'S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND NO AFTER DINNER82 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Article905 1936-11-10 2 ROOSEVELT'S ASTOUNDING TRIUMPH— HAPPY AUGURY FOR FUTURE VINDICATION OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT-A VALIANT AND CAPABLE PRESIDENT-COMPARISON WITH CAESAR AND NAPOLEON THE CONSTITUTION AND THE SUPREME COURT JUDGES To the Editor. Sir Both your own newspaper and the Straits Times, are to be heartily congratulated upon your respective leaden905 words
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Article43 1936-11-10 2 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company announces that the delay on full rate letagfaJUl from Singapore to London yesterday was as follows: Tele»ranu handed m at 5.00 pm ll > minutes. 530 pm. four minutes. 600 p.m.. three minutes, 6.30 p.m.. two minutes43 words
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Article407 1936-11-10 2 UNUSUAL COLLECTION lI7HAT was probably the largest pri- vate library ever put up to auction m Malaya found a ready sale m the house of the late Prince Purachatra. Singapore, on Saturday and Sunday. The sale of the late Prince's effects r.roused a great deal of407 words
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Article74 1936-11-10 2 Resident Councillor At Malacca (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Nov. 7. Mr. J. R. Sykes arrived here yesterday from Singapore to take over duties as Resident Councillor and President of the Municipal Commissioners. Mr. J. G. Bryant left Malacca on Thursday for Singapore !en route to74 words
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Advertisement335 1936-11-10 2 Diary Of The Day High Water, 8.09 a.m. 8 ft.. 8.40 p.m. 8 ft. Sports Rugger: Pulau Brani vs. SKins at Tanglin. S.C.C. Ist vs. R.E. Nt S.C.C. R.C.U. vs. Midds at R.C.U. Hockey: S.J.I, vs. C.B at S.J.I. V.M.C.A. vs. Skins at Tanglin. G.S.C. vs. Europeans at S.C.C. R.A.M.C.335 words
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Advertisement710 1936-11-10 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICES. NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed !°n: Friday Nov. 13. Ueepavali (Public Holiday). 1 THE" SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rubber Market will be closed officially on the following dates: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1936— Public Holiday. Friday, Nov. 13.710 words
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Advertisement440 1936-11-10 2 WILDROOT WAVE SET for waving your hair at home. It is not sticky or greasy It dries very rapidly. It holds the wave longer. It is entirely harmless to hair and scalp. Fnce $1 .25 &75 cents per bottle MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. Battery Road. BOARD RESIDENCE. BELVILLE 15, SCOTTS ROAD440 words
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Advertisement352 1936-11-10 2 Xlbe Singapore free lPiess Head Office: < «•< il stm I'llOIK MlsatlMU lo all Tel: Kuala Lumpur Office: J.i\., m, Phoii. IVna.DC Oilier \l. liisj,,,,, Phone lir, ■5 London Office: 40 4:: f 1,-,-t v, Phune t j Tel: "l^eadh, SUBSCRIPTION RATES *S" m Wilhin <»„i Monthly f 3 M352 words
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Article, Illustration134 1936-11-10 3 "ITA LY REAL CHAMPION OF PEACE!" Signor Pcrcgo New Consul U| nothing but friendship Britain." said BtgnOff :.iw Italian COOSOI arrived irom Europe stino liner Victoria la I real champion of The Abyssinian a colonial one and settled Abyssinia will nefll of Italy's centuries added that he hoped to ns134 words
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172 1936-11-10 3 ints are serious m the trouble today r -usually starts m II may attack you as BILIOUSNESS, FLATUINDIGESTION. but its he same and so is It is Nature's warning of which is .••ry food you eat into d That la why thmk lightly nt172 words
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554 1936-11-10 3 Kepala's Story Of Quarrel j In His House A TOOTHFUL (hinese, Ong Kirn Lian, and Lvi Miew Hock were put on their trial yesterday at the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark and a special jury on charges of having, on Sept. 23 last,554 words
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Article225 1936-11-10 3 Two Well-Known K.L. Families United (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 9. Two well-known Kuala Lumpur families were S^La?^ The oarties were Mi. ->ai wv^i fc Will of the Hon. Mr. La. ,T»t Loke. who is senior Chinese Unofficial Member of the225 words
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204 1936-11-10 3 Was Wedding Reception A "Theatrical Performance POLICE WANT RULING IS it an offence to hold a reception with band and ronggeng m at- 1 1 tendance without having a permit? Singapore poiice asked for a definite ruling m a case which was brought against Tan Cheng Kee. of Waterloo Street,204 words
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Article250 1936-11-10 3 Big Gathering At Victoria Memorial Hall Despite the torrential rain which fell m Singapore on Sunday night, the joint V.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. service held m the Victoria Memorial Hall was remarkably well supported. The hall was three quarters full and there is little doubt that but for the250 words
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Article114 1936-11-10 3 Admitted To Practise In High Court Mr. Robert H. Greene was admitted and enrolled as an advocate and soli Cttor of the High Court, Singapore,, yesterday before Mr. Justice Cussen. Mr. J. C. Cobbett appeared m suppptt of the application for admission and Dr. C. H.114 words
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Article, Illustration135 1936-11-10 3 MR. W. S. SCULLY— MISS ENID RICHARDS jyiß. W. S. SCULLY, of the Straits Settlements Police, was married at St. Joseph's Church, Singapore, yesterday, to Miss Enid Richards, a prominent hockey player of the Girls Sports Club, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Richards.135 words
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Article74 1936-11-10 3 By the courtesy of the Rev. E Loader, the Y.W.C.A.. Malacca, wil hold a special service at Christ Church Malacca, on Friday at 6.30 p.m. ir j connection with the World Organisa tion's week of prayer and devotion. Mr. T. A. Barnes will give thi address. "The Will74 words
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Article250 1936-11-10 3 SMALL BOY IN COURT Magistrate Dismisses The Case A REMINDER ol the nuisance created by some jaga kreta boys, who officially do not exist but who may be seen lurking around the car parks of Singapore, came up before the fifth magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman. yesterday.250 words
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Article87 1936-11-10 3 Imposing Funeral At Penang (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 8. Thousands lined the route to witness one of the most imposing funerals seen 1 m Penang for some years when the remains of Mrs. Alan Loke. wife of the 1 well-known millionaire, were conveyed trom her87 words
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Advertisement112 1936-11-10 3 Itch Cause Killed In 7 Minutes Tour akin baa nearly million tiny <» r Porea where tiny germe or P ara a r Ida and causa your akin to ltcn. i. Iturn. also Kczema, Dhoby ltcn. i a. I m plea. Acne. Crotch-Itch, ana •> Foot, Don't waata time with112 words
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Advertisement190 1936-11-10 3 f the insecticide W /EEX *^Mrm\\m\?^f*mm+^^ >^ J x i^m\ Wm^k Ww The sure way to keep ants out of your kitchen IF yon are suffering from the continuous nuisance of ant> if the*e disgusting insects are ruining your food and even gnawing their way into the woodwork of your190 words
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Article, Illustration748 1936-11-10 4 Sheilah Graham - Sheilah Graham Film Fashions By Slips Into Suit Pocket Hollywood, Nov. 1. MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN was one of Hollywood's loveliest brides m her princess type gown of heavy white slipper satin. The waist was extremely high, and the skirt, cut bias, was tight to i748 words
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Article, Illustration791 1936-11-10 4 Tackling Tlie Noise Problem I The Home London, Nov. 1. TT is heartening that Lord Border's condemnation of modern noise as a "scourge" synchronises with determined efforts on the part 01 home builders and planners to wipe out that scourge. The fact is that with misplaced791 words
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Article, Illustration663 1936-11-10 4 Gloves And Ba£s To M. Paris, Nov. 1. ALL the fun of fashion comes with the bright little accessories which go with dark tailormades Gay gloves with bags to match smile up at gay hats and down tc very trim shoes, and give to a663 words
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Advertisement39 1936-11-10 4 rK[w%&^^£r'* d!^*~—->* Orov col linen Sp*:c S%*aMn "COOL" ou( there Light as Kie leather sandals: Red. white-blue augment your S S $2.50 F M s $2 CO co ort highest decree Advertisement of the BATA SHOE CO LTD Sm.39 words
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Article, Illustration223 1936-11-10 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the manager. Price 50 cents each. DAUGHTER OF the conductor of the Britannia Hoiks Band, (iainsborough, Lincolnshire, lh-> ear-old Ivy Nut lia II competed against 5.000 men m the National Band ontest223 words
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Advertisement63 1936-11-10 5 Wmf Your Choice cf I You will be sure to find youi fcvourite cheese at the COLD STORAGE. Or perhaps you are looking for something new. Mild, medium or nippy whatever your taste requires, our wide selection of imported cheeses can supply it. Have you tried 'Blue Moox Cheese Spread63 words
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Advertisement147 1936-11-10 6 COOL DRINKS IN [^c 4 A COOL ROOM V fSyS The Cafe Wien so ys^j I srP^K P°P lJ ar a rendezvous < (f/ with t,ie lite inga f L_L P° re nas i ust installed j the newest and most scientific type of AIR CONDITIONING Noi so cold that147 words
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Advertisement217 1936-11-10 6 TONIGHT'S GALA EVENT AT THE [paMip m wiai i i aa 55 mmmmmWEM a«»» ammmm^mmmmmm. This Outstanding Universal Comedy has the Great Distinction of having been shown by Hoyal Command to H. M. KIKG EDWARD VIO. CINEMA-GOERS ARE URGED TO BOOK EARLY !N ORDER TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT PHONE 5261 or217 words
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Advertisement124 1936-11-10 6 BaaflaSr^ aa^Sa f **ffi a V Snap "Who Said Th( raw bah theatre will be aa you with i trial I\lHgS LratCS Take one and sm convince you ol its ni Naturally it li you will becon. to KINGS GA I which have aaan apecUl ed for the tropics titan124 words
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180 1936-11-10 7 ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN GREAT BRITAIN Record Annual Output London, Nov. 9. Hrn Electricity Corntor the year ended Late, that the total icity for authorised rai 18.415.000.000 units. 1 525.000,000 units on r, this exceeding UK m that year of unit St BI 'he Electricity made an approxi- ♦he extent and180 words
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Article453 1936-11-10 7 DEATH OF RAILWAY PIONEER Mr. A. A. Hoffner I MR. A. A. PAUL HOFFNER. the well- known Malayan railway and mining engineer whose work was close;ly identified with pioneering work m various parts of the F.M.S., died on Sunday m Singapore. Mr. Hoffner. who was 72 .years of age, had453 words
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Article137 1936-11-10 7 Demonstration May Lead To More Work London, Nov. 7. The Jarrow marchers returned home last night by train and were accorded a civic welcome. The Mayor said their conduct on the long march to London and during their brief stay there had brought credit to the town. He137 words
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Article238 1936-11-10 7 The organisers of the concert at j Goodwood Park Hotel on Saturday wish jto thank the following lor their help: Mr. Bridges, of the Victoria Theatre: Federal Dispensary for supplying make-up for the artists; General Electric Company for the lighting and equipment; Geu Bros, who made the masonite238 words
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Article258 1936-11-10 7 Elaborate Official Programme AN elaborate official programme has been drawn up m connection with !the forthcoming visit to Singapore of the Netherlands Naval Squadron and ithe United States Asiatic Fleet, and i this will be accompanied by various social functions m honour of the visitors On Nov. 16.258 words
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Article186 1936-11-10 7 Police Watch MAN AND WOMAN ARRESTED 11THII.E 300 people were praying m St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday morning, detectives quietly led away from the chairwomen's vestry, a Ceyloncse man and a Chinese woman whom they had arrested. None m church was aware of the drama that was186 words
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Advertisement241 1936-11-10 7 TODAY! 3 p.m.-6.15 and 9.15 AT THE CAPITOL Special RETURN SCREENING ONE DAY ONLY! M BB_ -o _w_tfaflfl lE^nww^^^ fai aaiga_ •>_■ pa _gs*"" agak |gj|_ aY IHE MOST EAGERLY H A^ m f W I KWAITED PICTIRE *gpr aft i** 1 IN THE HISTORY aaaaa-ft V OF THE SCREEN!241 words
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Advertisement285 1936-11-10 7 Tlie super salesman with the one tractor mind You'll laugh as you've never laughed before! OPENING TONIGHT ALHAMBRA s A 9 5 SPECIAL HOLIDAY MATINEE TOMORROW at 3.15 MEET THE WORLD 5 GREATEST f f HIGH PRESSURE SALESMAN... 4 Ijaaj, v HE USES tCf M9>m'£ to a real* down hi*285 words
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1174 1936-11-10 8 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1936. An Open Letter To H. E. The Governor public opinion and that the ratepayers have practically no means of calling attention to their grievances except through the Press. That is why our correspondence columns, as well as those of the Straits Times,1,174 words
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Article564 1936-11-10 8 IT is rarely that even the difficult I field of colonial administration yields a report which concludes that if certain reforms are not speedily effected the native people concerned "will nave acquired a complete disr^. trust m, and Distrust htning for, ad()f lute ministration by Administration564 words
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Article1240 1936-11-10 8 cd. is the blue of heaven itself. It was variously the tint of bluebells, o: cornflowers, of the sky on summer afternoons. Sometimes it was the blue jof forget-me-nots, or of snow m i shadow, or of flames when you throw incense on them, or of lapis lazuli. And1,240 words
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Advertisement135 1936-11-10 8 iT* MfZS&kf mM IS law Mfc ana/tgalci I I*| M IpF^^^ 4/BR4NO E>.*_sl 411 It T laaaala-YaraT^aT Bg-ti lil MMIM xi' sac B_BBaw^^Ao^\ CALDBECK S Ht SPECIAI W£ A^M TO II M THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM IQCALITY IS OUR SLOGAN THK PRICE OF QUALITY IS YOIR SATISFACTION FOR SATISFACTION135 words
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Advertisement72 1936-11-10 8 fc A LANCASHIRE I FOOTBALL TEAM j beat their opponents by thirteen goals to twelve. The losers, it is understood, immem j diately demanded a recount. Lacic ol space prevents the i recounting of< the many reaf sons why jewellery, furs and other portable valuables should be covered by "GAFLAC"72 words
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Article, Illustration309 1936-11-10 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Invaders' Coal Supplies Blocked By Chinese GEN. CHIANG REJECTS JAPANESE DEMANDS Shanghai, Nov. 8. ACCORDING to reports from official quarters from Suiyuan, the Chinese forces have succeeded m blockading the coal supplies' of the Mongolian and Manchukuo forces which are now invading309 words
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Article103 1936-11-10 9 Press Greets CoL Beck London, Nov. 9. iirHEN 00l Beck, the Polish If tor Foreign Affairs. tod Madame Beck reached London upon their four-day visit yestervett met by the Foreign ..:>■ Mr. Eden, and the Polish sjajbtssador with his staff. accompanied by Count head of theWireless - 103 words
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Article98 1936-11-10 9 Deadlock Over Shipping Strike In l\S. Washington. Nov. 7. deadlock m the shipPlug untinues. Mr Rooseveh i.tt-nd to intervene at pre--1 Miss Frances Perkins. Labour, after meeting the -,ue and lack of money owing to exhausted strike funds is have an effect on the and thereReuter - 98 words
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Article64 1936-11-10 9 Afcgcd Violation Of The Anti-Trust Act Madison (Wis.), Nov. 7. T FVderal grand jury has indict- companies and 46 individuals with violating the Anti-Trust I they agreed unlawfully to l ur.d restrict price margins m their to petrol jobbers. fTi ns indicted include Mr Arnott. vice-presidentReuter - 64 words
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129 1936-11-10 9 Nazis To Remain In Power For Ever HITLER SAYS SO Munich. Nov. 9. APART from a few absolutely mad persons, everybody believed the Nazi movement would remain m power for ever, declared Herr Hitler, speaking at the famous Beer Cellar here on the occasion of the thirteenth anniversary of theReuter - 129 words
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Article183 1936-11-10 9 Britain Not Satisfied With Explanation Tokio, Nov. 7. Sir Robert Clive, the British Ambassador, interviewed the Vice-Minis-ter for Foreign Affairs. Mr. Horinouchi. yesterday afternoon concerning the alleged mistreatment of three British sailors m Keelung by Japanese police and informed him of the results of the court, ofReuter - 183 words
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Article110 1936-11-10 9 London, Nov. 7. General Evangeline Booth, head of the Salvation Army, today began her world tour during which she wii, visit India. Ceylon. Malaya. Neihealands India. China. Korea, and Japan returning to London next April by way of the United States.— British Wireless. Sir Harry Smith, who110 words
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Article153 1936-11-10 9 Another Increase In Netherlands India Batavia. Nov. 7. A Government ordinance states the export duty on all native rubber will be increased to 55 guilders a 100 kgs effective on Nov. 8, except that the export duty on dry-rubber m sheets, relating o blankets, barkReuter - 153 words
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Article92 1936-11-10 9 Chinese Director's Visit To Germany Berlin, Nov. 7. Mr. Chien Chang Cho, Director of Air Defence at the Engineering School of Nanking, arrived here yesterday to study civil and military aviation. The programme includes a visit to Junkers' aeroplane works at Dessau and a visit to Stuttgart and92 words
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Article106 1936-11-10 9 Historic Parade London, Nov. 9. T*HE Lord Mayor's Show, which 1 annually parades the streets of London on Nov. 9, today, included a pageant illustrating the part London has taken m the defence of the realm from the year 1539 until the present day. Sir George BroadbridgeBritish Wireless - 106 words
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Article154 1936-11-10 9 British Proposal Rejected New York, Nov. 9. The British proposal for the maintenance of the status quo of fortifications m the Pacific after the expiration of the Washington treaties was rejected by the United States late m September, according to the Washington correspondent of the Herald Tribune,Reuter - 154 words
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Article114 1936-11-10 9 Between Italy, Austria And Hungary Viennna, Nov. 9. Count Ciano. the Italian Foreign Minister, arrived there yesterday on an official visit and is reported as bringing a statement of Mussolini's wishes regarding Austria's future policy towards Germany. Count Ciano, Chancellor Schuschnigg and M. Kanya, the Hungarian Foreign Minister,Reuter - 114 words
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116 1936-11-10 9 Violent Gale Off British Coast London, Nov. 9. TTHE stormy weather round the British coast during the weekend culminated m a violent gale early this morning. During the night there was a blizzard and m the English Channel the wind was blowing at116 words
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1108 1936-11-10 9 B. M. B. C/s Annual Report TIE report of the directors of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corp. Ltd. to be presented at the second annual general meeting of shareholders, to be held m the Exchange Room, Fullerton Building, Singapore, on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 121,108 words
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Advertisement13 1936-11-10 9 mw^LEmmW BrTj Cm n^a__l a*^7^_Sa_ laal_ai 1^ M wm _r\__i BT_3 aarWa-i E13 words
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Advertisement101 1936-11-10 9 m^^^k "JAEGER" r#- V 1 SWIM shorts 11 M^ Jfl PURE WOOL tijS^ SPRING KNIT AVAILABLE IN MAROON, ROYAL BLUE, NAVY WITHOUT SKIRT PRICE $7.50 SKIRTED FRONT PRICE $8.50 SIZES: 34"—42" WAIST. ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. One thing m- r i M HE NEEDS AS 1 r.kW REGULARLY101 words
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208 1936-11-10 10 I 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 which208 words
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540 1936-11-10 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES. From London 6 p. m. Nov. 9 6hare of ci denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 pc, 1944-64.... 117 7 k 117% Funding Loan, 4 p.e., 1960-90 117?,, 117 7 k War Loan, 3*4 p.c 1065 H 106%540 words
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99 1936-11-10 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Nov. 9, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No I.X.R.SS m cases (FOB. November I 29 3 4 29% Good FAQ. m cases •F. 0.8. November! 29 1116 29 13 16 No I X R S.S. (Spotloose* «awardable Singapore* 29 3 t 29 3 4 November99 words
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Article71 1936-11-10 10 •Nov. 9 Buyers Sellers Qtaaaattf 5 50 Java Cube 950 Hamburg Cube 1075 White Muntok Pepper 17 50 Black Pepper 9 0 0 White Pepper n 00 Copra, sundried 640 Copra, mixed 6 10 Small Flake Tapioca 525 R Saigon Al $159 R Siam. W.C No. 171 words
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Article191 1936-11-10 10 Sox. 5 6. .7. American Can. Co. 127 W I A 126 3 4 American Telephone and Telegraph 179%' 181 V 2 182 3 4 Atcheson Railroad 78»/2 77% 76% Chesapeak 77»/^ 77 76 3 4 Dupont 179 178»-a 180V 2 Firestone 33% 33% 34 General Motors191 words
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Article199 1936-11-10 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 9 I RUBBER: Firm London Spot: I&4. 8 916 d. Previously: 8 7 16d. 8 9 16 d. Jan-Mar.: 8 7 16d. 8 9 lbd. Previously: 8» 2 d. 8 9 16d. Apr.-Sept.: 8V 2 d. B%d. Previously: 8 9 16d.199 words
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Article73 1936-11-10 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 9 Tin:. .Strong. Cash: £244 ss. Previously: Strong at £235 10s. Three months: £240 12s. 6d. Previously: £232 ss. New York Tin: 52.75. Previously: 52.00. Copper: Settlement: £44 7s. 6d. Previously: £44 15s. Gold: Yesterday: £7 2s. B^. Previously: £7 2s.73 words
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Article75 1936-11-10 10 London Closing Quotations Nov. 9 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105*8 105 3 16 New York $to 4.88 2 3 4.87% 4 87 i/_ Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107' 9 08» 4 9 08 1 Hong Kong Per dollar75 words
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Article190 1936-11-10 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Nov. 9 SKLLING London, TT. 2|4 I|l6 London, demand 2|4 FIG London, 4 months' sight 24» a Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 56 ***** Montreal, demand 563^ Batavia, demand 105% Samarang, demand 1051/0 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon, demand 1545/ a Madras, Colombo,190 words
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Article1173 1936-11-10 10 I Fraser and Co.'s List MONDAY, NOV. 9, 1936: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 5s 7'^d Asam Kumbang 28s 6d 30s (id Austral Malay 54s 6d 57s 6d Ayer Hitam (ss) 17s 3d 18s Gd Ayer Weng ($1) 1.80 2.00 Bangrin1,173 words
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Article63 1936-11-10 10 London, Nov. 9. The total amount applied for m tenders for £45,000,000 treasury biils was £72,395,000. The average rate per cent, for bills at three months was 110.59 d. agamst 10/10.30 d. a week ago.— British Wireless. The output of Slone Tin <FMSi Limited lor the month of63 words
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Article153 1936-11-10 10 In their daily report on the share market, issued at Ihe .loot «f business yesterday. Messrs. Fraser and Co. state thai Nos Iscsf sisof oi tin rose by 53.37 1 The tin share market opened a little hesitatingly, but t strength during the day and there uas153 words
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Article56 1936-11-10 10 The output of Dredging Company. Ul last month was sj followNo. 2 Dredge 445 41 pel* Dredge 431.37 pell ffttsl 7< The following are rubb i laitf** l Hal month of October Henrietta Rubbe! l lb. m Sungei Matang Rubin I 30,000 lb. The output m li 1,,r56 words
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Article, Illustration213 1936-11-10 11 MY Man Godfrey" is a gay debonair modern comedy, light as lllaStllM madder and merrier than a million March hares mastering the. multiplication table. This Universal' laugh riot, starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, opens at the Pavilion ♦heatre tonight. The screen story relates the adventures of William Powell, portraying213 words
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Article1015 1936-11-10 11 the Four aces - Winning CONTRACT the Four aces *V rVERY system of bidding at Con- 1 1 tract Bridge includes a method of j a hand valuation. In the Four Aces sys- 1 tern the basis is a point count m which 1 the Ace is vaUied j I mi&m card values at1,015 words
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Article155 1936-11-10 11 Reimposed In F.M.S. The re-imposition of an import dut\ of $5 a pound on saccharine m th" Federated Malay States was announced yesterday m a special Government Gazette. The duty was lifted last August, and its re-imposition at the same rate follows closely on representations mad'j155 words
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Article71 1936-11-10 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Nov. 8. Preparations are now completed for the Armistice Parade m Taiping. This year, the Parade will be held m the Regimental Padang. and not at the Esplanade. In addition to the Ist Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment, the following units will71 words
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Advertisement470 1936-11-10 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. < (Incorporated m tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members Is limited to the extent and m manner F prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. F Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong470 words
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Advertisement506 1936-11-10 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Chartert 'aid up capital m 600,000 shares ol £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. \lor Star Iloilo I Saigon \mritsar lpoh s.506 words
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Miscellaneous369 1936-11-10 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Hatavia— NIROM m 05 ajn.— YDA 98.68 m. and YDB 25.3 m. ,atf j.m.-l Pm—YDA 1967 m. md YDB 25.3 m. e .a. nl Is closing YDA 98.68 m. V YDB 31.32 m. rtcs. led music ;:.al Recorded music. •sn C. dowm. announcement. D cooking. ,*>369 words
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Miscellaneous365 1936-11-10 11 German. 835 Concert by an Army Band. 905 A little German reader. 9.20 News and economic review m English on DJE. DJQ and m Dutch on DJA, DJB. 9.35 Today m Germany. Sound pictures. 9.50 Orchestral Concert. 10.50 Sonata m D minor by Brahma 11.20 Close down. Paris— Radio-Colonialc Wavelength—365 words
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Article169 1936-11-10 12 Owners and Masters of Shipping are requested to keep their vessels as clear oi the range as possible during the machine gun practice, which will take place at Blakang Mati on Nov. 16 at 3 a.m.; Nov. 17, 18. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 28169 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-11-10 12 RELATIVES AND FRIENDS waving good-bye as the Government research ship, William Scoresby, sailed from St. Katharine Dock, London, on her sixth voyage to the Antarctic to investigate marine life. i33 words
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Article565 1936-11-10 12 ST. LAWRENCE WATERWAY SCHEME Ratification Of Treaty j Expected Next Year fTOPE °f a successful conclusion m the coming year to nego- tiations for the St. Lawrence Waterway project is expressed by President Roosevelt. The President's expression was contained m a letter to Mr. Fred J. Freestone, chairman of the565 words
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Article161 1936-11-10 12 Darlington Forge Company's Explanation The explanation oi the hull castings contract for the Queen Mary's sister ship No. 552. being placed with Messrs. William Beardmore and Co.. Glasgow. is revealpd im the following official statement made at DaiilngtOO recently by Mr. W. D. Pugh. superintendent161 words
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Advertisement37 1936-11-10 12 JAVA -NEW YORK LINE Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Cape of Good Hope! B*illnl Arrivinf TALISSE Nov. 26 also loading lor New Orleans. ROTTERDAM LLOYD NEDERLANO LINE ri,.-.'* Agents: IC.H.V. "Rotterdam c^j Phone 5t71 112!37 words
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Miscellaneous22 1936-11-10 12 CLEARANCES Nov. 9: Asahan, Ophir. Kota Pinang <Dut.»; Soli »Nor.i; Ermland (Ger.); G. G. Pasquier (Fch.); Kinta, Sin Kheng Seng. Rasa <Brit.i.22 words
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Miscellaneous608 1936-11-10 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals Hf, ill: 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 lpoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 pjn. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Tairung and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota608 words
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Miscellaneous352 1936-11-10 12 SINGAPORE HARBOR Ships alongside thr i lanfc expected Im t East Wharf (Entra Shunko Maru Main What I I nt, Yangtse 18 Q, Maru la: Deucalion 13 Calchas 9. Empire D«m k <Knt..,n«r llp j Jhelum M; a.; 34; Raub. G: Empire Dock 'Lillian, Kampar. X West Wharl '1nti...,, Nieuw352 words
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Advertisement541 1936-11-10 13 ll a-ajM bbm v*m an am a*aa^ "paw «a^¥^C v(lncorporated m England.) JaP^Gs ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporatea m Straits Settlemtmtsj --ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VTA COLOMBO Steamer Due SaiN CITY OF LYONS Havre, London.541 words
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Advertisement717 1936-11-10 14 K. P. M. i PASlR— Tuesday. Nov 10, Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. ROKAN- Tuesday, Nov. 10, Bengkalis. Paneh, Berombang. TanjongMengeidar. Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. TOMOHON— Tuesday. Nov. 10. Singkawang, Pemangkat and Sambas. MAKASSER— Wednesday, Nov. 11. P. Samboe. Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. THEOENS— Wednesday, Nov*. 11, Muntok and717 words
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Advertisement561 1936-11-10 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE c^n^AMERICAX M AIL LINE PRESIDENT LINERS FOR SPEED. FROM SINGAPORE: 23 DAYS TO SEATTLE 33 DAYS TO EUROPE American Mail Line famous President Liners sail fortnightly from Hong Kong to Seattle. Through fares include first class rail by any direct route across America or Canada (Pullman and561 words
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Advertisement489 1936-11-10 14 O. S. K. LINgl fr Arabia Maru Santos and Buenos Aires via Colombo, Mombasa. Tanga. Zanzibar. Dar 1(j U Salaam. Beira, L. Marque. Dun, P. Elizabeth and Cape Town t ARIZONA MARU Cape Town via Colombo. Mon, Zanzibar. Dar es Salaam. Beira L Marques. Durban and P. Eliza b< Chokoh489 words
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Article, Illustration241 1936-11-10 15 College Put Up Unexpected Opposition < ..It* li Raffles College 0. ill I M ..n!\ i i«" i«JI to go for their annual encounter with >> Nlrdu.il College, the Raffles College tried conclusions hoik.\ uith Colts on their ground at Bukit TimahFree Press - 241 words
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Article56 1936-11-10 15 \«»n Title I, out To He Staged In February fl m over the AtHrj Braddoek. heavyhe world, is to the Detroit negfe who lack Sharkey, m v m Atlantic City m Mix Schmeling is to Ihe Oerman. is due k for the world xl June,56 words
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Article564 1936-11-10 15 Sequel To Defiance Of American A. A.U JESSE OWENS. America's flying negro sprinter, is finding that even a triple Olympic champion cannot do just M he likes. Owens has openly defied the American Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S.A.. but he has not got away with564 words
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718 1936-11-10 15 WEMBLEY HARRINGAY OFFERS TO EX-CHAMPION London, Oct. 30. J7FFORTS are still being made to entice Jack Petersen, former British and Empire heavy-weight champion, back into the ring at an early date, but they are receiving little encouragement, writes Joe Bromley m the Sporting Life.718 words
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Article66 1936-11-10 15 R.A.M.C. Win Rugger Possessing a much better threequarter line the Medical College defeated the R.A.M.C. on the College grcund Saturday, m their rugby fixture by 17 points to six. The ground was heavy but the R.A.M.C. pack held its own. The College three-quarter line however, handled a66 words
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Article, Illustration230 1936-11-10 15 (XN Sunday the International 6 metre class sailed the final race for a Club Trophy. There was a light breeze from the North West. Tlk> tide was ebbing. Ramona skippered by J. E. S. Alexander finished first. Finishing; times and final points230 words
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Article225 1936-11-10 15 Captains Have No Power To Veto I IMPIRES lor the ftfe Test cricket matches between Australia and England would be appointed by a subcommittee of the Board of Control, the chairman ol the Board I Or. Allen Robertson* said recently. The members of the sub-commit tec and225 words
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Article153 1936-11-10 15 Calcutta, Oct. 21. Mr. L. Brooke Edwards. Honorary Secretary of the All-India Lawn Tennis Association, has issued the following statement: "It has been decided that the proposed trip to Australia be cancelled m view of the fact that the Australian Association is unable to meet any153 words
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Article131 1936-11-10 15 The following are requested to *epresent the Changi Rangers against the *"Tecks" BJ?. on Wednesday on the latter's court at No. 12 Lorong 25A Geylang at 3 p.m.. sharp: C. B. Nair. Wee Cheng San. Arthur Lim. Harry Lee. Lee Kirn Seng, Omar bin Ahmad. Abdul Rahman. A. Rahman131 words
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Article181 1936-11-10 15 J. Crouch Appointed The 21-year-old jockey J. Crouch has been appointed to ride next year as first jockey to the King. Crouch, who learned race-riding under Stanley Wootton, the Epsom trainer, only came of age on Aug 30. His apprenticeship and his right to the181 words
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Article88 1936-11-10 15 Vs. Inniskillinj-s today at Tanglin at 10 p.m.: J Rleha. Thong Sing Ching. Lee Fong Lim <eapt >. P. Swyny K. Leeni'oruggcn, C Reshty, Sands. G. L Day. Kee Siang. C. Angus and W. Willis Reserves: M Hope and T. Hope. Vs. the Indian Association on Friday, Nov.88 words
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Advertisement104 1936-11-10 15 Help Kidneys °ont Take Drastic Drugs nine millions Uny h are endangered by irritating drugs. Betro.iMo or Bladder weakSLaT**'- 7*** suffer from (Jetting Up < 1-ulns. N .-rvousness. UisiiKheumatism, Lumbagoa X irninK. Itching. Smarting. Lota- of Vigour, don't delay. i new discovery Cystex hes. tones, cleans, and r. §m a104 words
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576 1936-11-10 16 Hard-Hitting Hockey Won By Four Goals To Nil Com. Ser\ ices 4 Police 0. YESTERDAYS hockey at Tanglin between the Police and the Combined Services was an easy thing for the Services, and it was only the sterling defence offered by the losers that576 words
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Article39 1936-11-10 16 iweive cams were laxen out ior tne November Women's Spoon at the Keppel Golf Club and the following were the two best scores returned: Miss A. M. Sim 49—14 -35 Mrs E. F. O'Sullivan 48— lf%=3?*fc39 words
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Article128 1936-11-10 16 Garrison vs. Island Club The following are the teams and starting times for the women's match between the Garrison Golf Club and the Island Club, to be played at the Garrison course, on Wednesday. Nov. 18. The Garrison players are mentioned first: p.m. 3.40 Mrs. D. F Brown128 words
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Article115 1936-11-10 16 Billiard Championship Tournament In addition to the Junior Billiard Championship Tournament which '.s now being played at the Clerical Union Pavilion, arrangements have been concluded whereby the Malaya Amateur four-ball) Billiard Championship tournament open to all members of clubs will be started by the end of this month.115 words
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Article82 1936-11-10 16 From Our Own Correspondent) lpoh, Nov. 9. Perak Malays beat Selangor Malays 3 o at hockey on the Chinese Assembly Hall ground yesterday. The match was organised for the purpose of raising funds for the formation of a Malay club at lpoh. Despite the wet ground the82 words
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Article42 1936-11-10 16 The November mixed foursome competition at the Island Club, held on Sunday over the second nine holrs, resulted m a win for Mrs. S. K. Wong and A. L. B. Lim, who returned a net score of 35 242 words
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Article23 1936-11-10 16 The first bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition of the Singapore Golf Club for November will be played on Sunday afternoon. Nov. 15.23 words
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Article23 1936-11-10 16 An S.C.C. eleven beat a team from the Excise Department by 4 o at hockey on the Padang yesterday.23 words
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Article, Illustration449 1936-11-10 16 A.P.C. No Match For Recs. In Yesterday's Game S.R.C 7; A.P.C 2. THE S.R.C. let themselves go m their hockey match yesterday against the A.P.C, whom they beat by seven goals to two on their own ground. As usual, Sullivan worked with a willFree Press - 449 words
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164 1936-11-10 16 Exciting Hockey Match Won Three-One A very exciting hockey match was played under fine weather conditions. jon Friday evening between the Stan- dard Institute and the St. Andrew's i second XI on the Ceylon Tamils' Assoj ciation ground. The Institute won by 1 three164 words
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Article354 1936-11-10 16 Teams For Coming Fixtures THE following have accepted to play hockey for S CC. vs. Colts on Wednesday at S.C.C: P. W. F Mills. P. F. Kinsey, H. G. Shaw. F. E. Hutchinson. E. W. Reeve, ,W. T. Henman. N. Poyntz Roberts. Lt. V. E. le Marchant,354 words
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Article129 1936-11-10 16 More members of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Middlesex Regiment qualified m life-saving at the swimming pool, Tanglin Barracks, j Saturday. The candidates passed tests for the j Royal Life Saving Society intermediate certificate and bronze medallion. The examiners were Lt. Bellers. Lt. Anson. .Pte. L. J.129 words
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Article, Illustration336 1936-11-10 16 HOME TEAM SCORE FOR FIVE WICKETS M« P VICTORIAN batsmen took liea\> toll ol the *|< < today and a feature of Ihe play mm wicket stand, against an MAM learn ef Xt t Lee and Gregory. The previous record had stood since 1881-1882 when336 words
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Article23 1936-11-10 16 ISLAND CLUB MIXED FOURSOME The Novembei i vm competition held Sunday the Bth m win for Mrs f X Wo Lim who retun23 words
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Advertisement116 1936-11-10 16 SOME RECENT BOOKS A Time to Keep Hailiday Sutherland 53.00 N«> Place Like Home Beverley Nichols 1.00 A History of Europe Rt. H. H. A. L. Fisher 'i.OO A Prayer for my Son Hugh Walpole 1.00 News from Tartary— Peter Fleming 7.00 Antony: A Record of Youth— by his father116 words
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