The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 November 1936
1936-11-23
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Title Section17 1936-11-23 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,017. ESTI). 1835 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1936-11-23 1 1,000 Taxis Requisitioned MILITIA RECAPTURE POSITIONS Capital Prepares For More Air Raids U/ITH winter taking a firm grip m Spain, the Government forces are settling down to a longer seige m the capital than had been anticipated. The civil and non-combatant population is to be evacuatedReuter - 1,023 words
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103 1936-11-23 1 Soviet Union Retaliates To JapanoGerman Treaty Moscow, Nov. 22. THE Soviet Government has de- cided not to sign the Russotm 1 1 stierlea cunvcntion as a m ior the Japano-German at the possibilities ot like breaking oil vi wltl for the i I the Manehukuo-Soviet r the eanceila- jp ntedReuter - 103 words
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Article28 1936-11-23 1 Brussels. Nov. M. BttlsM BsT NLition.il Defence nber has adopted Defence Bill providkn lUHlliilinti of the r 18 months m order < the iron tier.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 28 words
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136 1936-11-23 1 ITALIAN GUARANTEES OF SAFETY Occupation Of Province Of Jimma London. Nov. 21. rpHE withdrawal from Addis Ababa of] the regular suard of one British j Officer and 26 men at the British Legation, as well as the party of 130 officers! and men of136 words
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Article35 1936-11-23 1 London, Nov. 21. NINE fishermen were drowned when the Peterhead drifter Olive Branch capsized m heavy seas while returning to Yarmouth. The victims included the captain and his three sons. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 35 words
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Article, Illustration13 1936-11-23 1 H.E. THE GOVERNOR photographed with Mr. R. Williamson at the races on Saturday.13 words
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Article23 1936-11-23 1 New York, Nov. 21. Gold valued at $1,695,000 has been engaged for shipment to New York from Switzerland.- Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 23 words
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Article19 1936-11-23 1 Baltimore, Nov. 22. The death Is announced oi the diplomat, Mr. George Bronson Rea. He before the war. ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Article648 1936-11-23 1 Barcelona Bombardment Imminent FRENCH WARSHIPS LEA YE ANCHORAGE Per pig ii an. Nov. 21. FOLLOWING Gen. Franco's threat to bombard Barcelona, the French warships anchored there have proceeded outside the three-mile limit and will cruise along the coast. A large number of travellers have arrived here from Barcelona expressing fearsReuter Wireless - 648 words
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Advertisement87 1936-11-23 1 (T) c Gilliui?s Scots Whisky .i M«-I!«m rtnd rY»md.ij Spin! m^* v*u *^^sssas»P" r-mK. *fm Hjf* Jß-^T^a>. T t *m m fwJ\£s*£*\J ;m^9^ TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.30 to midnight AND THE WORLD FAMOUS ROLLER SKATERS 4 LA SALLES SENSATION \I SKATING WIZARDS. DEATH87 words
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Advertisement104 1936-11-23 1 Scots UMs\y n Mcllosv aisH Friend !i| Spirit SEA VIEW H| HOTEL IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH RUNNING HOT AND COj£ WATER TENNIS GOLF 1 SWIMMING SUNBATHING ONE OF SINGAPORE S SCENIC BEAUTY SI»OTS THIS WEEK TUESDAY THURSDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC Bt RELLER'S104 words
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Article136 1936-11-23 2 Film Of Everyday Life At The Pavilion By its warm-hearted humanness, "Educating Father," the new "Jones Family'" film at the Pavilion Theatre, should appeal to every ilk of picturegoer the high- brows, the low -brows, the medium-brows and the no-brows. It presents a delightful story of an American136 words
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Article186 1936-11-23 2 "Old Boy" Comedians Raise Laughs At The Capitol In an effort to recapture some of their lost youth. Charles Butterworth and Hugh Herbert go back to their alma mater on Old Boy's Day and the escapades these two laughter-makers enter into provide the amusement m "We186 words
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Article176 1936-11-23 2 Thrills Of The Turf At The Alhambra A millionaire without a cent. This sounds a paradox, but is just the situation m which Henry Fonda finds himself m the "Spendthrift," which opened at the Alhambra last night. Good-hearted, fond of horses anl considerate to his servants, Henry is a176 words
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Article64 1936-11-23 2 London, Nov. 20. Representatives In London of the Locarno Powers called at the Foreign Office yesterday and received copies of the British note m which, m the light of the views recently expressed iby them, proposals are advanced I J which it is believed are best calculatedReuter Wireless - 64 words
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Article30 1936-11-23 2 Iln response to hundreds of requests the famous film "Cavalcade," based on the Noel Coward play will be shown at the Pavilion Theatre for one night only, on Tuesday.30 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter651 1936-11-23 2 MUNICIPAL Extravagance WHEN MUNICIPALITY TAKES OVER MUKIM OF PAYA LEBAR— HOW INHABITANTS WILL BE AFFECTED— INCREASE IN HOUSE ASSESSMENTS—FROM 70 TO 90 PER CENT— MOSQUITO-RIDDEN AREA— DR. HUNTER'S SERVICES TO SINGAPORE— THAT $12 RADIO LICENCE To The Editor. Sir,— l am one of those who have diligently followed the Municipal651 words
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Letter735 1936-11-23 2 ITo The Editor, 1 Sir.— Dr. Hunter's scathing indict- ment "REPROACH" to the city, is solely due, as a correspondent states I to certain Commissioners believing that j they "know more than a man who has jmade sanitation his life-long study." We have lost the services of one able officer735 words
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Advertisement399 1936-11-23 2 NOTICES^ ST. PATRICKS SOCIETY SINGAPORE. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Adelphi Hotel on Monday Nov. 30, at 5.15 p.m. C W AUCHMUTY. HON: SEC: C/o LYALL EVATT. THE CHANGKAT SERDANG ESTATES LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim dividend of399 words
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Advertisement452 1936-11-23 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. LUXURIA CREAM Harriet Hubbard Ayer. A perfect cleansing cream that j_Wpi deep into the pores, loosening those invisible flakes of dust and grime which soap and water can never reach, bringing them quickly to the surface to be wiped away. Leaves the skin clean and refreshed. MEDICAL HALL452 words
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Advertisement464 1936-11-23 2 llbe Singapore Jfcec press Head Oflice: Cord Street, Singapore Phone jf.i c, s Hi h extension* to all d< 1 Tel: "Times _>in_4p o ie. Oflice: l£s. Ja\a street. Phone: 3bBJ. Ipoh Office: liif-wslcr Bo.id. Phon*. Penang Oflice: 12. Bishop Mint, li nan. Phone: 1477. London Oflice: 40 43 Fleet464 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous145 1936-11-23 2 Diary Of The Day High Water, 5.03 am., 7.5 ft.. 4 50 p.n 7 6 ft. i Sports SCR.C. Tennis. Hockey: SCR.C. vs. V.M.C.A. a S.C.R.C. IMC.U. vs. SRC. at M.C.I Colts vs. Raffles College at R.C. SCC II vs. Raffles Inst, at SCC. SRC. "A vs. Khalsa at S.R.C.145 words
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403 1936-11-23 3 Poisoning Suspicions STRANGE WISH WRITTEN CN BACK OF CHEQUE BOOK London, Nov. 10. lliß. INGLEBY ODDIE endeavoured yesterday, at an inquest he held at Paddington, to unravel the mystery of an unknown woman found dead m a boarding-house m Cambridge Terrace, Edgware Road. She had403 words
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Article517 1936-11-23 3 Association To Create Education Fund THE question of assisting m the higher education of Eurasians m the Colony is referred to the report of the Eurasian Association of Singapore for the year ended June 30, m which it is pointed out that this is mainly a matter517 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-11-23 3 photo). MX A. C. BLOXSOM and his bride, Miss >1. B. Wiles, ducking under i shower of confetti, as they left marriage on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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Article71 1936-11-23 3 The Singapore Volunteer Armoured Car Section held its fourth annual dinner al the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday night. Although the strength of the Section is barely 20. mere than 100 people were present. The toast of the King was proposed by Second-Lieut. N. G. Bishop and that of71 words
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Article29 1936-11-23 3 In spite of the present disturbances m Spain, the Spanish Vice-Consul m Singapore. Mr. G. H. Bowen, is continuing to fulfil his duties as representative of the Spanish Government29 words
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Article30 1936-11-23 3 The marriage took place m reformed style of Mr. Tan Cheng Hock, advocate and solicitor. Penang, and Miss Teng Sok Fan of Shanghai, on Saturday at the Chinese Consulate. Penang.30 words
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Article340 1936-11-23 3 "Zest For Fascism" London, Nov. 10. rvAMAGES totalling £600, divided M m specified sums against the defendants, was entered with costs by Mr. Justice Singleton, m the King's Bench Division yesterday m the libel action brought by eight members of the Executive Council of the340 words
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Article264 1936-11-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. 21. Residents of the town of Rembau 17 miles from Seremban on the trunk road to Singapore, rushed out on the streets when an alarm was raised m the early hohrs of this morning that the district office m the town was264 words
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1242 1936-11-23 3 Allegations Of Cheating London, Nov. 12. QUESTIONS about a card party for charity at Sunderland House were asked by Judges m the Court of Appeal yesterday when Mr. Keith Hugh Williams, financier and company promoter, appealed against a decision of Mr. Justice Finlay. In1,242 words
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Article171 1936-11-23 3 Drowned In Water 2½ft. Deep (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Nov. 20. THE second drowning tragedy to be recorded m this district 'within a month was reported m Tekka on Wednesday, the victim being a young Chinese woman. The tragedy was identical with the death of a Malay padi cultivator,171 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-11-23 3 THE SOVIET SCULPTOR, Merkurow, at work on a huge statue of Pushkin, the famous Russian poet to commemorate the 100 th anniversary of his death.25 words
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Advertisement26 1936-11-23 3 f *_TjV PERMANENT -wavef^ $8&$10 These offers are being made In tonimemoration of our opening a new department. MAISON JABAULD 21, Stamford Rd.. Singapore. Phone: 2320.26 words
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Advertisement189 1936-11-23 3 _H I m i*m ammm aS_&. M ____F \__|stßsßss| |P^lj^_____. m don't let Film spoil the beauty of your smile KEEP TEETH WHITE AHD BRIGHT WITH PEPSODEHT If your teeth are to be white and glistening, Try Pepsodent Tooth Paste today. Note bow your smile alluring, you must remove film189 words
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Article, Illustration2881 1936-11-23 4 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON BY OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT A Week Of Pageantry- -Colourful And Historic al City Of London And Defence Of The Realm King At The Cenotaph -Armistice Day With His Comrades World Moving Towards War "British Propaganda Penetrates Everything. London, Nov. 12. THIS has been a week2,881 words
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Advertisement65 1936-11-23 4 AIR CONDITIONING by CARRIER *"*wV^____r M M **^i 'I"HM ?f |_Fr I" 1 ff* =VB ______p SW g__^___^^sslß^!^^^^^^^ y^^^^JT^^PsP^P^ B»BapST ___*^^__PftW^^^sssTf TMss^^^sT^^sssP* ■■■sss-sii eW-'T Cb_a*WflaWf Mmafmmt mm Cmmm Ar Cnm.nm.mj |sss* CUMBERLAND HOTEL— LONDON 0/*«? o/ London's sgeesjf _wti mo.vf modern lintels PROVIDE IT FOR THE COMFORT OF THFIR GUESTS65 words
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Article, Illustration356 1936-11-23 5 MUM 1-OfG Till DEFIANCE mi General Franco and their determination to hold the Catalan Republic against the rebels, hundreds of thousands «i labourers curving pitchforks and shovels paraded m a five-hour procession through the packed streets of Barcelona m a demonstration of „x... x t tte n. anish GovernmentC rammed356 words
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Advertisement77 1936-11-23 5 IMPORTANT I We would remind customers I who have not yet sent m their I orders for I X'MAS GIFT BOXES (PACKED BY HARRODS) I to kindly do so as soon as possible I :o: I Closing date I DECEMBER 10th I Descriptive folders are available I a/ a// our77 words
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Article434 1936-11-23 6 League Course HTHE League of Nations is arranging for a fourth course of instruction m malariology which will commence at the King Edward VII College of Medicine at Singapore, on Monday, Apr. 19, 1937. The object of the course is to complete the training of434 words
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Article54 1936-11-23 6 The marriage tal:es place at the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Ipoh. on Sunday. Nov. 29. at 10 a.m. of Mr. Foong Yook Locng. the well-known PC. R.C. footballer, to Miss Ng Chew Chun, the second daughter cf Mr. and, Mrs. Ng Choong Peng. Alter the marriage ceremony there will54 words
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Article, Illustration742 1936-11-23 6 WEEK-END WEDDINGS Chinese Married At St. Andrew's ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL was specially decorated on Saturday for the wedding of Mr. Soo Yin Yong. of the Sun Life Assurance Co., cf Canada, Singapore, and Miss Annie Vun Syn En. of the Singapore Municipal Health Department. Elaborate arrangements were made tor theFree Press - 742 words
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464 1936-11-23 6 Sequel To Murder In 1931 SAILOR BETRAYED BY HIS TATTOCED HAND New York, Nov. 12. ASLANT-EYED sailor with the words "Hard Luck" tattooed across his knuckles was arrested at Baltimore today for questions concerning three murders at sea, including that of beautiful socialite Starr Faithfull,464 words
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Article91 1936-11-23 6 Bound For Soerabaya The X.P.M. liner Nieuw Holland which reached Singapore from Austra11a recently had 7,000 bees m its bonnet on the trip from Sydney to Soera- baya. The hive travelled m a special cage m the w ship's cool room. The bees were for91 words
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Article250 1936-11-23 6 Japanese Benefit MO more Dollar Line passenger 1^ vessels will reach Singapore until about six weeks after the United States seamen's strike ends. Usually one ol the President steamers arrives at Singapore every other Saturday westward bound on a round-the-world journey and leaves for Penang the250 words
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Article315 1936-11-23 6 Chief Justice Gives His Views A howler, told by Mr. Justice P. A. McElwaine. Chief Justice, S.S.. m the course ot a witty and humorous speech, sent some 150 Singapore teachers into fits of laughter on Saturday night at the second annual dinner of the Singapore Teachers' Association,315 words
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Article26 1936-11-23 6 A new arrival m Taiping is 2nd. Lieut. R. L. Dawe, who has ccme from India to join his regiment, the Ist. lattalion 2nd. Punjab Regiment.26 words
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Article689 1936-11-23 6 High Court Judgment MT MUST confess that there was nothing whatsoever mi the evidence to suggest that what took place was other th a perfectly proper and harmlmode of brightening the leisure hours of a number of people but the authorities have seal fit to take action,689 words
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275 1936-11-23 6 RAJAH INTER I IE WED UIjOYAL Air Force squadrons will be stationed at Sarawak m the future, but there are no immediate plans for that." said His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak. Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, on his return from England by the275 words
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Article52 1936-11-23 6 The marriage of Mr. N. A. Sooriamoorthy. Chief Clerk. Selangor Government Servants' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, with Miss C. Nagalingam Gamalambikai took place on Friday at his residence at Bukit Bintang Road. There were a reception at 4.30 p.m. at the Chinese Assembly Hall, Birch Road.52 words
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Article, Illustration19 1936-11-23 6 photo) HIS HIGHNESS the Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, photographed on the Comorin on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 19 words
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Advertisement219 1936-11-23 6 Piles Quickly Heal YOURS WILL DISAPPEAR What would you not give to be really cured of those torturing, awkward piles To find them surely growing less and less until they healed and disappeared never to torment you again A physician's startling discovery Lnngs this coni.'ort within reach of tkfl Baottal219 words
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Advertisement25 1936-11-23 6 TRAVEL BY X.L.M. -a*^~ ~m^^^^ m T^7 m^i'^~~T- __--BsSSSsI SHORTEST FASTEST Apply: X.L.M. KNILM Offices, 49 Stamford Road. or at any Booking Agency m Singapore.25 words
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Article538 1936-11-23 7 ARMY WIN CUP MATCH AT SEREMBAN Combined States In Front At Interval 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Nov. IL TTRUE to tradition Negri. Malacca went down fighting when they lost to the Army by 28 points (4 goals, ■4 try, and a penalty goal) to 15 point* (3 goals) m538 words
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Article90 1936-11-23 7 One Goal To Nil In State Hockey Match (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Nov. 22. Singapore beat Malacca by one goal to nil m the State hockey match played at Seremban today. Play was very even throughout and the winning goal came from Valberg's stick m90 words
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Article87 1936-11-23 7 (Continued from column S) A Lundon: J. C Cooke. C T Owen: D. M. Walker. A. G. Mitchell. E N. Griffith- Jones. G. E. M. Jones X C Gillett. T. C. Hamlyn. R S Tufne'i. D A Johnstoi (Capt) R.N. and R.A.F.: Is/ Ac Shannon: P O Roberts (Capt». Er/A87 words
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Article344 1936-11-23 7 Saturday's InterCollege Rugger TOR the fifth year m succession, the Medical College defeated their Raffles College rivals m their annual rugger encounter for the Galloway Cup, played Saturday at Bukit Timah, by 11 points <a goal and two tries; to nil The game itself was not very344 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-11-23 7 photo] A SINGAPORE PLAYER is forced into touch during play m the Malaya Cup match, with the R.N. and R.A.F. at Jalan Besar on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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Article198 1936-11-23 7 Week-End Yacht Racing Yesterday the International Six Metres sailed the first race of a series for the Lipton Challenge Cup. There was a strong breeze from the North, tide flooding. "Ramona." skippered by J. E. S. Alexander finished first. Finishing times and points were as follows Pts.198 words
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Article46 1936-11-23 7 Mr. A. J. Sturrock is an inmate of the General Hospital, Batu Pahat. Mr. Sturrock, who is on a visit to Malaya from England where he has settled down, recently returned to Ipoh after visiting Trengganu from which State he retired after serving as British Adviser.46 words
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Article357 1936-11-23 7 U. S. S. AUGUSTA WIN BASEBALL A STRONG team from the U.S.S. Augusta, past Asiatic Fleet baseball champions, pounded its way to victory over an aggregation of players picked from Singapore teams on Saturday. They won by 9 l. The gane was close enough until the sixth innings when the357 words
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Article68 1936-11-23 7 The 19th Singapore Group of Boy Scouts, assisted by the Girl Guides, will stage at 4.30 p.m. today m the St. Andrews School grounds, by permission ot the Headmaster, the Rev. R. K. S. Adams a second performance of the historical pageant. This pagent was previously staged at68 words
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444 1936-11-23 7 Singapore Beat R. N. R. A. F. By Eleven Points To Five RUGGED tackling by the R.N. and R.A.F. team on Saturday offset the fact that Singapore won the ball from the scrum with unfailing regularity m Malaya Cup rugger match at Jalan Besar, which Singapore won by eleven points444 words
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Advertisement80 1936-11-23 7 F^it v ,_ataai Bmrnf mis > r 1 sssr i S WL. W _i £J V with HHbjb__ THOMAS BECK M m*m\ »L Jbsssssssß W assssssssfl *tttmW __a*^' i frenzied race TOMORROW lE ALHAMBRA H^in?. Tomorrow 6.15 p.m. m CAPITOL ii— 9S aa ,:U PL bH .^gE^Hsssssssssssssssssssssssssss: a y.— A_^80 words
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Advertisement65 1936-11-23 7 Dollars fly, hearts throb, thrills multiply as a madcap millionaire runs through a fortune! ALHAMBRA 1 __r— —a aSS.1 IBS* 1 TONIGHT 6.15 and 9.15 Paramount Pictures Present HENRY FONDA and PAT PATERSON m SPENDTHRIFT NEXT CHANCE The best and most thrilling Chan picture ever made WARNER OLAND and an65 words
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Advertisement154 1936-11-23 7 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY Special Return Screening of Noel Coward's Greatest Triumph "CAVALCADE" I PAVILION TOMORROW I _l PAVILION Paramount's Sparkling Comedy OPENING WEDNESDAY Surprise ol the Season. 4&8%%&_ ,f s another tV*" \V 9 Ruggles of Red Gap M%, *il£ The fomous Saturday m sv% »4 Evening Post story o* JHU154 words
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906 1936-11-23 8 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1936. "Holy Deadlock" 1 1 TT is welcome news that Mr. A. P. I* Herbert's bill to widen the grounds for divorce has passed its r second reading by 78 votes to 12 and it is to be hoped that the measure will906 words
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Article269 1936-11-23 8 Mr. D. H. Hampshire is leaving Kuala Lumpur for a trip to Hong Kong. The Reverend Brother James. 0.8. E., the well-known educationist of Penang, is visiting Ipch. Mr. R. E. S. Williams, Mining Geologist, of Bentong. is an inmate of *he Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Mr.269 words
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Article191 1936-11-23 8 In accordance with the provisions o Section 67 (1) of the Prisons Ordin ance, the Colonial Secretary has ap pointed the following Justices of th Peace to be members of the Board o Visiting Justices for Singapore fo 1937: Mr. H. C. Atkin-Berry. Mr. C. F Ambler. Mr.191 words
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Article727 1936-11-23 8 IN this year of grace 1936, eighteen, years after the close of hostilities m the Great War, a committee, which I included three poets, has found that there are no poets m England, at any rate none worthy of the King's gold Britain's medal and ther727 words
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Article929 1936-11-23 8 CHE looked for a second at the boy v who was sitting opposite to her, staring. His mother wouxd be down m a minute. She could taik to Elaine. She could talk about the past and the present because she knew her. This hoy, Jeremy, was different. She929 words
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Advertisement95 1936-11-23 8 flk BLUE ~^pfi§^ Curacao ssf '*V» \sss_L '{Jk_J^\^ The latest of Bols fine Liqueurs. CALDHECKS. 5933 "—Ji Telegraphic Address PHONE GOODWOOD CHARMINGLY SITUATED IDtAI FOR VISITORS AND TOI'HIST> L nrivalled Facilities rot Private Entertainments. ■■SSSSSm— —_—_—_——.—_—_>— a— a—.— i——i—_—__J BBSS' aS* bL 1 Evening, %M? J Wem !>' by AUSTIN~REED~.s"designed95 words
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Advertisement60 1936-11-23 8 "A VERGER HAS TO BE a man of tact," says a vicar. At any rate he has to mind his keys and pews. Insurance requirements are Security, Comprehensive Cover, Reasonable Rates, Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims; all attributes of "GAFLAC" POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD.60 words
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625 1936-11-23 9 INVADERS OF SUIYUAN PREPARING BIG OFFENSIVE Immediate Evacuation Of I Foreigners Requested JAPANESE ARMS DISGUISED AS MERCHANDISE Chinese Recapture Several Positions THE immediate evacuation of foreigners from Suiyuan is requested by the provincial authorities m consequence of the report that Manchukuo and Mongol irregulars are preparing a general offensive fromReuter - 625 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-11-23 9 photo) sUtC.Y WASTED. The ball can be seen at the strikers feet. Picture taken during play m the baseball match between U.S.S. Augusta and Singapore at the S.R.C. on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Article344 1936-11-23 9 NEWSPAPER MAGNATE IN SINGAPORE Visit To Peiping Was A "Marvellous Experience* SIR JAMES GEORGE OWEN, newspaper magnate, host to nun- dreds of thousands of Empire soldiers curing the Great War. and a leadWest of England personality, brought his cheerful Devonshire smile to Singapore yesterday aboard Blue Funnel liner Patroclus. Bk344 words
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Article31 1936-11-23 9 Berlin, Nov. 20. Th carman submarine. U. 18. was ■■al. In a collision during a torpedo tt the Bay of Lubeck Eight Iff missing and twelve have been ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article312 1936-11-23 9 ASSASSINATION PLOT MENTIONED Stickling's Visit To German Secret Police Moscow, Nov. 22. A TERRORIST assassinatnon plot was mentioned at the hearing of the trial of Herr Stickling, the German engineer, who along with Dthers. was charged with sabotage and sedition. A State witness named Drobnis as-Reuter - 312 words
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Article97 1936-11-23 9 Bill To Widen Grounds Given Second Reading London, Nov. 21. By 78 votes to 12 the Marriage Bill, which seeks to widen the grounds 'for divorce to desertion, cruelty, habitual drunkenness and incurable insanity. was given a second reading m the House of Commons yesterday. The author ofBritish Wireless - 97 words
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Article29 1936-11-23 9 New York, Nov. 20. Mr Joseph Davies has been appoint ed Ambassador to Soviet Russia. He is a prominent Washington lawyer and specialist m international matters.— ReuterReuter - 29 words
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475 1936-11-23 9 WAR SPELLS UNIVERSAL IMPOVERISHMENT Mr. Eden And Britain's Obligations London, Nov. 20. KIT is hard to believe that any im- j portant section of the public any- j where can want war, since war musi spell universal impoverishment, if not universal destruction," said Mr Anthony Eden m a speech mBritish Wireless - 475 words
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537 1936-11-23 9 Britain Against Automatic Obligations ARMING FOR PEACE London, Nov. 20. •yHE three days' debate on defence ended m the House ol Lords last night with a speech by Lord Halifax. Dealing with the supply ol munitions of all kinds, he emphasised the need for providing maintenance of the financial andBritish Wireless - 537 words
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157 1936-11-23 9 KENTUCKY GENERAL ON TRIAL FOR MURDER Newcastle, (Kentucky), Nov. 21. STANDING statue-like, surrounded by State troopers, Brigadier General Henry Denhardt. a well-known and picturesque military figure m Kentucky and a veteran of three wars. today heard a grand jury commit him for trial on a charge of murdering his fiancee,Reuter - 157 words
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Advertisement11 1936-11-23 9 P^mlff RISbBI sssf^ssssf pß____S 1 1 ZZZ '"J. i iiisssss__-_-iiT. issi11 words
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Advertisement97 1936-11-23 9 ROMARY'S BISCUITS THE BISCUITS FOR THE CONNOISSEUR >;% Celery Sticks. Small Tin $0.90 Ginger Nuts. Large Tin $0.90 Ginger Wafers. Small Tin $1.25 Honey Bake Large Tin $1.00 Parmestiks Small Tin $0.90 Malt Bake Large Tin $1.15 Cocktai! Assorted Large Tin $1.25 Wheatcn Digestive Large Tin $1.25 Wheaten Water Large97 words
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Article221 1936-11-23 10 I From London 5.30 p. m. Nov. 21 J KIBBKK: Steady. London Spot: 811 16d. 8 3 4<1. Previously: 811 16d. 8? 4 d. Jan -Mar 811 Kid 8 3 4 d. Previously: 811 16d. 813 16d, r.-June 8 11 16 d. 8 13 16d. Previously: Bn4d.8221 words
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Article78 1936-11-23 10 London Closing Quotations Nov. 21 Method or Parity before Rate iTeCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105 l 8 105's New York $to 4.88 2 3 4.89 116 4.89> 8 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.03 3 4 9 04» 4 Hong Kong Per dollar78 words
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Article212 1936-11-23 10 Saturday's Singapore Quotations Nov. n SELLING London, T.T. 2 1 16 London, demand 2 4 1 1G London. 4 months' sight 2 4» tt L. DI demand 1230 iburg. demand 141 New York, demand 57 11 ntreal. demand 56 7 8 Batavia, demand 104 3 4 Samarang.212 words
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Article166 1936-11-23 10 -.1 Nov. 19 20 21 American Can Com. 124! 2 122'/ 124 American Telephone and Telegraph 186! 4 184' 2 184»/ 2 Atcheson Railroad 73 72% 73% Chesapeak 73 72% 73% Dupont 183% 184 184% Firestone 33 32 2 33% G :;.ral Electric 51% 50% 51% General166 words
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90 1936-11-23 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Nov. 21, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.x. R.S.S. m cases FOB. Nov.) 30 1516 31 116 Good F.A.Q. m cases (FOB. Nov.) 30 7 8 30 15 16 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 30 13 16 30 1516 November 30 13|16 3090 words
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Article30 1936-11-23 10 I New York, Nov. 21. The drop m American copper stocks last month indicates there is apparently little more than two months' supply, say metal circles.— Reuter Wireless.30 words
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1267 1936-11-23 10 Huge Applications For Morris Motors Issue (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 15. THE City made a quiet but satisfactory start to the week and the tone has remained good. The turnover on the Stock Exchange has been small m comparison with1,267 words
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Article48 1936-11-23 10 London, Nov. 21. The total amount applied for m tenders for £50,000,000 Treasury Bills was £69,130,000. The maximum amount was allotted m Bills at three months. The average rate per cent, was 10s. 9.74 d. as compared with 10s. 6.24 d. last week- British Wireless. _o___j____48 words
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Article1154 1936-11-23 10 Fraser and Co.'s List SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 1936: 1 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 5s Gd Asam Kumbang 32s 1H. cd. Austral Malay 56s 60s c.d. Aver Hitam(5s) 20s 22s c.d. Ayer Weng ($1) 1-95 2 05 Bangrin Tin 23s 24s 6d1,154 words
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Article77 1936-11-23 10 In their daily report on the share market issued at the Hon* business on Saturday. Messrs. I rascr and Co. slate that the tin slurt market after opening dull strengthened during the morning and there was again a large turnover. Inquiry was well distributed and m man>77 words
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Article89 1936-11-23 10 Shortage Of Water Restricts Area Planted (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Nov. 18. The first rice crop report of the present season indicates that 700.000 acres of those planted are damaged The total area planted at the end of September was 6.500.000 acres, compared with 7.200/)00 acres89 words
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Article59 1936-11-23 10 R_yeri Seller* 550 Gambler 950 Java Cube Hamburg Cube White Muntok ivpp.r Black Pepper 5 White Pepper Copra, sundried JJJ Copra mixed Small Flake Tapioca 7J R Saigon Al c ,c' 5 ft Siam. W.C. No 1 J{j| Rice. Siam. WC. No. 2 Rice. Siam. WC No59 words
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Article, Illustration292 1936-11-23 11 HOLLYWOOD has been turning out a surprising number of clever light comedies recently and "My American Wife" which is the next change at he Pavil on is to be ranked among the best of these unpretentiously amusing I 1X It is a worthy successor to "My Man Godfrey" and is292 words
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Article, Illustration315 1936-11-23 11 Winning CONTRACT t>\ft^ow\(\ato David Burnstine, Menvin D. Maier. Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-jour and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence THERE'S NO JUSTICE uyHILE Contract Bridge is a game of, skiil and Ihe proficient player will m the long run come315 words
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Advertisement342 1936-11-23 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne v/olony of Hong Kcng) 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 1936-11-23 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporate m England by Royal Chart Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000 000 Reserve Fund £3,000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. AgencieN and Branches. Alor Star Hoilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Bl513 words
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Miscellaneous698 1936-11-23 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Batavia NIROM 835 Music and poetry. S News and economic review m ,„i—7.05 ajn.— YDA 98.68 m. English on DJE. DJQ. and In and YDB 25.3 m. Dutch on DJA. DJB. 1.1-1' am— lso p.m.— YDA 19.67 m. 93d Today m Germany. Sound pic--1 and YDB698 words
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Article485 1936-11-23 12 NAVIGATION OF RIVERS INQUIRY Opposition To Proposed Bylaws London. AN inquiry of Importance to shipping interests and inland ports throughout the country was opened h> the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries at Norwich recently, says the Journal of Shipping and Commerce. The East Norfolk Rivers Catchment Board485 words
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47 1936-11-23 12 The sVtessageries Maritimes announce that, m consequence of the conditions now prevailing, an adjustment has been made m their fares to Djibouti. Aden, East Africa. Madagascar, Mauritius. j Ceylon, Straits. China. Japan. Tahiti. and New Caledonia, for departures as I from Oct. 30.47 words
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Article562 1936-11-23 12 LACK OF CARGO TONNAGE A German View Of Shipping Position IN an article m "Hansa" dealing with the problems of German and international shipping. Herr Staatsrat Essberger observes that it might appear irom the low statistics of laid-up shipping of all countries that the Industry Is satisfactorily engaged, and th562 words
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Article92 1936-11-23 12 While formerly captains' drafts were accepted m payment of bunkers m Italian ports, it is now reported that bunker coals have to be paid for m cash and m foreign currency, state-s the Baltic and International Maritime Conference. If, therefore, an owner wants to ship bunkers92 words
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Article81 1936-11-23 12 Ship, alongside expectcfi i East Wharf < I Bu sang 12 a Main Wharf (Rntran Bat I [us 14. X 7. Empire I>«m k (Fnlr.n.r i, Steel ft sstarada It. Empire Dock (M Ltyeaon 48 MM Whirl tit,.,,;,, 1( naii t ■sscttaa io i n(, Kumsang 50. Una81 words
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Article60 1936-11-23 12 Edwardian Stearatstrip I. j Registered A nea i lan Steams tired with to cany tog owners, contract m steam, i tailway i vehicles, Ui chants, ac with F L t ma tons de i of ti Engineering I manent dli S. DaWi Whitwill. Mr Ccl. Pre* rick60 words
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Article31 1936-11-23 12 P.L.A. BOARD APPOINTMENT The P< i r ounce th, co-opted to created by Sir Chart Mr. Mil i and Cn>: chants, an compai the council Associatu the Intt Commit: pernors Economi*31 words
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Article19 1936-11-23 12 ST RAITS HOMEWARD CONFERENCE. Copra ontract— h»>. ,M To fob $1 Shippers Coprj to July 31, ll (.1 r.19 words
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Advertisement494 1936-11-23 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorpora'ed m F.MS.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS:— ROORIIW ACT NTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. j v^. c v* %\ko^^ SEE CANADA I jt _um___i_M-^^^f^i Go via Canada l 0 N nh A erlca gfcfnlmV tttf m*t Europe. Past,494 words
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Advertisement42 1936-11-23 12 TELEPHONE safe QX I 1 iVH^BR___BSSSSSS-SsssSß___ B f^Q <SsE^l k PHONE ~mm____=__. (5 lines) lOSE no time m call* -"ing vs whatever the need may be for m the Classified Want-Ad Columns lie results waiting to serve you. Jfree press WANT ADS42 words
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Advertisement67 1936-11-23 12 HENDERSON LINE SC'HEDI I! Ol >HI IN <;S By Eorli.i,..n. PS S||ii ifl Between Rangoon. Marseilles, Palma ,nd HOMEU MM m |N< 1S Porl of DLsemhark,!. ...i YOUA PEGU KEMMI CHINDWIN BHAMO AMABAP<H)I?A a SAGAING BURMA YOUA PEGU KEMMI CHINDWIN PROMS alls I ondon Through Pas fans to I "I67 words
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Miscellaneous556 1936-11-23 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m Alor Star: Mon. to Fri 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m and Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Klang. Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Tairung and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala556 words
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Advertisement410 1936-11-23 13 (Incorporated m England.) t^^SmL ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporatea m Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Dv« SaiH CITY OF LYONS Havre. Lonaon, Ffdam, H'burg Nov. 29 Dec. 2 CITY OP PITTSBURG410 words
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Advertisement1038 1936-11-23 13 tJM~^m m __f j jL f»fp__f SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamship Co.. (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The I unard While Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Meatnship Co., Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co.. Ltd. Ihe Australian Oriental Linr1,038 words
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Advertisement721 1936-11-23 14 K. P. M. OPHIR-Monday, Nov. 23. Belawan-Deli. ROKAN Tuesday, Nov. 24. Bengkalis Paneh. Berombang. TjnjongMengeidar. Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. BOELOENGAN -Tuesday, Nov. 24, Rhio. Tambelan. Singkawang, Pemangkat and Selakau. MAKASSER— Wednesday. Nov. 25. P. Samboe. Toengkal, Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat. Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas, Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. THEDENS— Wednesday, Nov. 25, Muntok and Palembang. TOGlAN—721 words
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Advertisement493 1936-11-23 14 JOINT SERVICE Of PRINCE LINE -SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON- NEW YORK. BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Hue Sails Hue Singapore Singapore New York. MS. SILVERTEAK lii Port Nov. 23 Jan. 6 M.S. CINGALESE PRINCE Nov. 30 Dec. 7 Jan. 21 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Dec. 14 Dec. 21493 words
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Advertisement647 1936-11-23 14 O. S. K. LINE Hakubasan Maru Buenos Aires via Durban and Cu;>. Town t Santos Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durban Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santos Montevideo London Maru Buenos Aires via L. Marquis Dur Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro and Santo* China Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zari7.647 words
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Article, Illustration2121 1936-11-23 15 Only Two Favourites Successful GOOD CROWD PRESENT AT FIRST DAY OF WINTER MEETING rpiii|(.M several well supported horses were first past the post on vitunlay. the opening day of the Singapore Turf Club's Winter Hefting punters generally had the worst end ofFree Press - 2,121 words
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Article419 1936-11-23 15 SELANGOR BEAT SINGAPORE State Hockey Won 6-0 (From Our Own correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 'il. In their first away inter-State hockey fixture Singapore were well beaten by Selangor here today on the Padang by six goals to nil. The match was fast and thrilling In spite of a thin drizzle.419 words
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Article26 1936-11-23 15 New York, Nov. 21 In a ten round bout (catch weights* Melarnin. the ex-welterwe:ght champion, outpoint od Lon Ambers, the lightweight champion tonight.- ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article39 1936-11-23 15 At the iWitsatTTr BqaeflsM BMM through th cefitre, while Ooi ).ig madf a last.mlnufee effort Popovi r also makinu a sharp run Squeeze went on to wm comiortably. with Oolong and Popover providing a thrilling race lor second place.39 words
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Article136 1936-11-23 15 Dividend Race. Place. Horse. Jockey. Win Place 1 1 Bu Garrard $31 Sll 2 Glitter Whalan fell 3 Miss Woo Egli $24 2 1 Numero Treize Whalan $19 ?K 2 Jubilee Star McPherson $11 3 Forget -Me -Not Spencer S8 3 1 Rose of Dreams Spencer $02136 words
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Advertisement18 1936-11-23 15 STRAITS TIMES ANNUAL NOW READY HAVE YOU HAD YOUR COPY? ORDER MOW (The Straits Times Press Ltd., Singapore.)18 words
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1661 1936-11-23 16 SUNDERLAND'S POSITION IMPROVED (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 22. HEAVY second half scoring was a feature of games played today m the football league. The leaders of the first division were well beaten by Everton, but they played better than the score suggests.1,661 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-11-23 16 photo). NOORCHAYA (DODD) winning the fourth race from Fighting Finish at Bukit Timah on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 17 words
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Article28 1936-11-23 16 The Annual General Meeting of Associates of the Singapore Golf Club will I be held m the Club House on Monday. Nov. 30, at 7 p.m.28 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-11-23 16 photo). STREAKING FOR THE LINE during play m the Malaya Cup match, between Singapore and R.N. and R.A.F. at Jalan Besar on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 25 words
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Article77 1936-11-23 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. 22. PERAK'S XV to meet Selangor next Saturday m a Malaya Cup match is: Clemetson; Hartley, Hart, McArthur (cap!.), Banham; Fyfe, Rea; C. T. Smith, Mohamed Darus, Ritchie. Littledyke, Lee, Hembry, Cros-bie-Hill, Ferguson. This is the first time Perak has77 words
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Article70 1936-11-23 16 A team of players from the American Steamer Steel Seafarer of the Ishmain Line defeated the Singapore Cubs, at St. Joseph's Field m a closely fought game. The scores were five runs to four. The baseball team of the U.S.S. Paul Jones. American Destroyer. outmanoeuvered an AIT-Star Singapore70 words
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Article281 1936-11-23 16 BRADMAN - M.C.C. Facing Defeat At Sydney BRIGHT BATTING BY BRADMAN Sydney, Nov. 21. A SUDDEN collapse on the part of the M.C.C. this morning and the subsequent success of the Australian batsmen leaves the home side m a very strong position at the close of the second day's play. The M.CC.281 words
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Article20 1936-11-23 16 The R.AM.C. beat the General Hospital hockey team by three goals to one on the hospital ground yesterday.20 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-11-23 16 photo ROSE OF OKI Wis *|>enw. returning to s< alttr winning the third ran* at Bukit Timah on Saturd.i\ Free PressFree Press - 21 words
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Article94 1936-11-23 16 Rugby games home Saturday resulted v follows Cheshire 5. Cumbi Northumberland fi 1 Yorkshire 5. Durham v Bath 11, G. r 5 Blackhrath 8 Ctmbl Bradford 14 Liverpoo. Bristol 8. DeTOI I Harleqi JUS 7 Oxlord Dnlv. 11 Leicester 27 Nil London Scot 3 Northampton I Rosslyr. Perk94 words
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Miscellaneous219 1936-11-23 16 TANGLIN CLUB Ties Drawn For Play In Squash Tourney The lollowing are ties drawn for play m the Tanglin Club Squash tournament. THURSDAY Court 1: 5.30 p.m. Ivor Lewis vs N. G. Morris. Court 2: 5.30 p.m. A. Colville vs. D. C Watherston. Court 3: 530 p.m. D. W. Tver219 words
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