The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 December 1936
1936-12-07
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Title Section17 1936-12-07 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,029. ESTD. 1835 MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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1432 1936-12-07 1 Certain Documents Submitted To King TWO-HOUR CABINET MEETING YESTERDAY Mrs. Simpson Arrives At Cannes THERE were further indications yesterday that an im- portant statement on the constitutional issue may be made by Mr. Baldwin m the House of Commons today. A meeting of ministers1,432 words
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Article1032 1936-12-07 1 SEQUEL TO MURDER OF DETECTIVE plfc most intense of man-hunts m Singapore since the killing of Inspector A. E. Popejoy m 1934 is being carried out by police who are searching for the murderers of Detective Mohamed AH Han, a Punjabi Islam, aged 35 years, who1,032 words
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Article59 1936-12-07 1 LEFT TOKIO ON SATURDAY (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 6. ALL the Japanese aeroplanes on the goodwill mission from Tokio to Bangkok, sponsored by the Asahi Shimbun, which left Tokio on Saturday morning, arrived at Don Muang this afternoon. They flew non-stop from Formosa to59 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-12-07 1 PRINCESS MARIA LOUISA, the three-year-old daughter of Kins Boris and Queen Juanna of Bulgaria, photographed on the sixth anniversary of the wedding: of her parents.25 words
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Article64 1936-12-07 1 Result Of Ambushing Of Column London. Dec. 5. There will be roughly 3.000 troops m the striking force which will participate m the cleaning-up operations m Waziristan, which are due to start immediately. The white troops will consist of the Northamptons. a light battery and Royal Artillery—64 words
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Article90 1936-12-07 1 Pope 's Condition Causing Anxiety Rome, Dec. 6. HIS Holiness the Pope is suffering from an attack of asthma and has developed a slight temperature. It is feared that influenza will intervene m and his condition is regarded with some anxiety m view of his weak heart. A previous messageReuter - 90 words
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Article165 1936-12-07 1 Hut Government Position Very Difficult Paris, Dec. 6. Alter a dramatic speech, which was greeted by violent cheers Irom the Government supporters, but silence from the Communists. M. Blum, the i Premier, was given a vote o! confidence by 350 to 171 votes, the165 words
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Article45 1936-12-07 1 Athens, h< < 5. A number ol ex-minis f ers are reported to have been arrested and sent to the Aegean Islands. Tncy are accused ol plotting with senior officers to over throw the government A strict censorship has been established. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Advertisement199 1936-12-07 1 (T^Gollums Scots tflhisky a MHWm rtnd Friendlij Sprit TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE I DINNER DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p. m. I informal) 9.30 to midnight CABARET EDITH AND BILLY HERSEY The Personality Pair Non-diners $1.00 XMAS NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES BOOK NOW LIMITED ACCOMMODATION XMAS EVE SPECIAL XMAS EVE DINNER DANCE199 words
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Advertisement79 1936-12-07 1 (T) c GoUums Scots fflhisb' a Mello* and fn. n<llij Spirit ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS THIS WEEK: SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY I RELLER'S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND ADELPHI HOTEL: TUESDAY THURSDAY SEA VIEW HOTEL: WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY «fc SATURDAY NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CIIAH'ir. WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT79 words
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Article305 1936-12-07 2 Mediocre Game Won By 11 Points To Five I From Our Own Correspondent > Seiembun. Dec. 5. Negri-Malaeea bear Jobore bo a Malaya Cup Rugby n:atcn by li points »a goal, a try and a penalty goal* to 5 points <a goal>. There was no scoring305 words
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Article29 1936-12-07 2 Mr. H. R. S. Kanwar, the first Indian m Malaya to secure an air pilot's licence, has been appointed Chief Pilot to one of the ruling Princes of India.29 words
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Article16 1936-12-07 2 Mrs. Trowell, wife of Mr. J. Trowell. Chief Inspector of Machinery, Ipoh! has left for Home.16 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-12-07 2 photo AN ACTION picture taken during play m Friday's rugger match on the padang. when the Club beat the Midds. by 7 points to 3. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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Article78 1936-12-07 2 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice at 10.30 a.m. Summons-in-Chambers. Before the Chief Justice, F.M.S., Mr. Justice Mills and Mr. Justice Cusscn m the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. Court of Appeal: Nos. 2 and 3 Re estate of Hameed Natchial etc. deed: Before Mr. Justice Adrian78 words
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Article232 1936-12-07 2 HTHE undcrnoted newly added nonficX tion and fiction were ready lor issue at the Raffles Library on Saturday. The English Castle. Illustrated Hugh Braun; What If They Do Mind? Illustrated. Percy Colson; All the Dogs of My Life. Illustrated. "Elizabeth'; Arthur James Balfour. Illustrated Vol. I. Blanche E.232 words
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Article132 1936-12-07 2 Made Against Local European George Biain. a European of Messrs. Engineers and Contractors. Singapore, appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer In the Criminal District Court ;on Saturday to show cause why a maintenance order made against him m the police court at Leigh. Lancaster, on Sept. 16 should132 words
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Article68 1936-12-07 2 For having m his possession and lor sale 61 pen and pencil sets, and 19 pencils bearing a counterlcit of the Parker "Arrow" trade mark. Oh Han Jin. proprietor of Chop Lam Bee. Pickering Street was fined by Mr. H A. Forrer m the Criminal DLstrica Court68 words
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Article46 1936-12-07 2 A motor car driven by Mr. Kenneth A. Wright of the R.A.F.. dashed against a lamp-post at Arthur Road yesterday. The occupant of the car, a European woman, sustained a cut on the forehead and was taken to the General Hospital by amoulance.46 words
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Advertisement22 1936-12-07 2 YOU GET ALL THE NEWS AND THE LATEST LOCAL PICTURES IN THE FREE PRESS MALAYAS PREMIER MORNING PAPER Established Over A Century.22 words
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Advertisement30 1936-12-07 2 TO LET. "RODNEY HOUSE/ 10, BATTERY ROAD. Comfortable modem offices and show rooms to be let at moderate rentals. Apply The British Malaya Trustee Executor Co., Ltd., Fullerton Building, Singapore.30 words
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Advertisement458 1936-12-07 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. LES PARFUMS CHANEL Paris. No. 5, No. 22, Ivoire Gardenia 1940 Glamour. Bois des lies. Cuir de Russie. Prices from $4.00 to $*6.00 per bottle MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA- FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd Large rooms facing sea with own bath room. H and C.458 words
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Advertisement475 1936-12-07 2 Jfree fl>rcss Head Office: C eril Street. Sinmpor, I'hone 517| ti |l||r% exlenvo..s tv *l| dep.,,^ Tel: limeh Mt^a|H>tr Kuala Lumpur Office: 25. Jaw Strret. Phunc: 3<^3 I poh Office: Brrwstrr Road. Phone: Penan* Office: 12. Bishop strrrt Vrm Phone: 1477. London Office: £.43 Fleet Street, Load^, Phone: Central hmik475 words
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Miscellaneous100 1936-12-07 2 Dairy Of The Day High Water, 5.05 a.m. 7.9 ft 513 p.m. 7.4 ft. Sports Hockey: G.SC. "A" vs Teachers at G.SC: S.C.R.C. vs. S.C C at Hong Lim Green; SRC. "B" vs. V.M.C.A. Jnr at SRC. Cinemas ALHAMBRA Down the Stretch with Patricia Ellis and Mickey Rooney. CAPITOL Prisoner100 words
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Miscellaneous21 1936-12-07 2 MISCELLANEOUS. FUNERALS, EMBALMING, CREMATION AND CREMATION URNS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., 1 and 3 Penhas Road. Singapore, Telephone 6075. After Office 6072.21 words
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Article491 1936-12-07 3 £10,000 A YEAR— JAIL —BANKRUPTCY I "Bluff All The Time" A II MAN TELLS OF YACHT, CARS AND PARTIES London, Nov. 25. pYRIL JOSEPH SOI'THWEM. PIPER, 31-year-old car dealer, V' attended his adjourned public examination at the Bankruptcy (ourt. Carey St. W.C., yesterday. His liabilities were said to be £122,081491 words
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Article510 1936-12-07 3 rE biggest fish ever to have paid a visit or been brought to Singapore is lying on a big ice slab m the Orchard Road branch of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Occupying a central position m the meat department, it Is the object oi510 words
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Article, Illustration377 1936-12-07 3 WORLD 'S WEEK-END WEDDINGS Bowers-Todd Mr. Percival Tom Bowers, manager ol Pasak Estate Kota Tlnggt Jonore, was married m Singapore on Saturday to Miss Kathleen Cranstoun Todd at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Mr. Bowers is the son of the late Major and Mrs. S. W. Bowers, pf Lynton. North Devon, andFree Press - 377 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-12-07 3 photo) A (iROIT TAKEN after the wedding of Mr. P. T. Bowers, manager of Pasak Estate. Kota Tingjfi, Johore to Miss K. C Todd at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Article108 1936-12-07 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 5. The story of a daring robbery comes from Kantau village, a few miles <,ut of Serembm town. Two Malays entered the house of a Japanese woman and. after having attacked her and another Japanese woman who slept there got away with108 words
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Article364 1936-12-07 3 UNHAPPIEST GIRL TO MARRY A KING Kept A Prisoner Vienna, Nov. 12. U'TIIE unhappiest girl m the world"— that is what they en 11 the 23-year-old Archduchess Adelaide, who may soon he the bride of King Leopold of the Belgians. According to reports here, the engagement will be announced at364 words
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Article280 1936-12-07 3 Tin Of Milk And Toys As Price Of Admission Enthusiastic scenes were witnessed at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday morning on the occasion of the Charity Christmas Gift Matinee given by ftlessn. Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd., for the benefit of the children of the unemployed. Instead of280 words
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Article304 1936-12-07 3 Prison For Murder Attempt London, Nov. !5 ii A TEMPESTUOUS lover." was prosecuting counsel's description of Arnold Swallow. a labourer, who was indicted at Leeds Assizes yesterday for the attempted murder of his former sweetheart, Marion Prosser, at Swinton on Sept. :!3. Mr. lattice G; ddard. m passing304 words
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Article63 1936-12-07 3 At the 615 p.m. show at the Pavilion Theatre tonight there will b<- special screening oi "One Night of Love." the total proceeds of which will go to the Y.W.C.A. At the 9.15 show "Dodsworth." the great film based on Sinclair Lewis' novel of the same name and63 words
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Advertisement73 1936-12-07 3 /CJjjW PERMANENT £p^l -WAVESB $10 to our Chinese Clients. Ih»-N«- offers are being made m commemoration of our opening a new department. ItiAISON JALBAUD 21. Stamford Koad. Singapore. Phone: 3320. FOR 6 DAYS ONLY 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, lOth DECEMBER MR. KODAKA'S EXHIBITION OF CULTURED PEARLS AND PEARL JEWELLERY73 words
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Advertisement94 1936-12-07 3 THE GENERAL TRANSPORT CO., LTD. owners of the Popular YELLOW TOP CABS have for private hire Several New Saloon 5 Seater Cars And a 7 Seater New Vauxhall Saloon suitable for Business or Pleasure trips through the F.M.S., Weddings, etc., at very low Rates. Drive yourself Cars from $3 per94 words
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Article, Illustration2641 1936-12-07 4 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON Foggy But Seasonable London Fog Wins Warwick Race Overcast International Situation War Becoming Main Topic Of Conversation Hundred To One Against Britain Being Involved Serious Position Of Army Recruiting Substandard Recruits Made Fit Reproduction Of Royal Emblems Brighter Uniforms For Coronation Army. BY OUR LONDON2,641 words
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Advertisement183 1936-12-07 4 This heals PILES Stops Pain, Itching, Bleeding our piles may be so swollen and i a use •uch agony and t error to replace them, that you have given up hope of a cure except by operation. Be persuaded to try l>r. Van Vfadt'l Absorptive Pile Plasma. *t will soothe183 words
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Advertisement38 1936-12-07 4 AIR CONDITIONING by CARRIER > t CUMBERLAND HOTEL— LONDON One of London's newest and most modern Hotels PROVIDE IT FOR THE COMFORT OF THFIR GUESTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. SINGAPORE BRANCHES Sole Agents m Malaya for: CARRIER BRUNSWICK INTERNATIONAL. INC38 words
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Article, Illustration350 1936-12-07 5 »eti nrinv riH an Arnrstice Uav tr.h;i< •at the German war graves m St. .lime; Cemetery, Dover. Colonel F. E. G. nrttM Of THE BRITISH LIA I hairman of the local branch of the British Lefffom, nlaccd a wreath, and Pop: ks were laid on each of the 50 skr%.350 words
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Advertisement48 1936-12-07 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each 5? //Nev^zlpand^ g imperial Uee 1 HflEer I dfdf' The NEW ZEALAND CO-OPERATIVE HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION LTS Have you ordered your r ~Jff X*mas Turkey? JVXWSf S^yjß Brl HI48 words
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Article1307 1936-12-07 6 To Discuss Labour Strike Situation DEPARTMENTS TO BE REORGANISED Mf CONSIDER it most unwise of the Commissioners to allow Indian Labour to get into s.ime position where, with more successful organisation, they may be able m future to try the strike weapon more successfully." declared Mr. G.1,307 words
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Article, Illustration40 1936-12-07 6 KINCi LEOPOLD of the Belgians attended the Armistice Day service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier la Brussels, on which he placed a magnificent wreath. Photo shows:— King Leopold placing his wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.40 words
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Article293 1936-12-07 6 Talking Books For Blind ONE GIRL CHOSEN OUT 0/ TWO HUNDRED lI7ELL-SPOKEN men are easy to find, but to find K< voiced woman a wide search had to be made, of 200 actresses, elocutionists, and typists on!> on, W:is ll(| suitable. half oi the mi293 words
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Article58 1936-12-07 6 The Hon. British R ha^> been pleased to tpjM 'lowing lad;ei; and visitors to the Lu:> year 1937 Ma. B M W. Pundut Bttate, Mrs R S Pundut E>:a: Mr 3 M Webber JP Manager. Pur.dv: F> .:>-. R. S White, AMI Manager. PEstate. Lumut. Mr. J S Simoi;. ernment58 words
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Article515 1936-12-07 6 At Medical College Dinner A VERY novel explanation for the presence of the tiger, whose pug i marks were seen outside the Maternity Hospital m Kuala Lumpur, was offered by Dr. R. B. McGregor, the Deputy Director of Medical Services, m his speech at the fourth annual515 words
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Advertisement150 1936-12-07 6 teeth that sparkle and charm ybu, foo, can Aave them— if you know this secret about removing film Only brushing with an effective film-removing c dentifrice can do that. For film is the sticky Z? F* 1 Want whiter brighter teeth remove gummy coating that forms on teeth, obscures x150 words
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Advertisement27 1936-12-07 6 U. S. de SiKa MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 179, <)|{( lIAKD K<>\l> I I MAKE I I A (W)HOLE IN ONE I I TRAVEL I |IC«N*I«Ij»M« COOL QUICK COMFORTABLE I27 words
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Article58 1936-12-07 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Dec. 5. The Bangkok Sports Club golf championship final was played today i and resul^d m R. H. St. Amory beat- I ing W. J. Gibb, •'ormer Malayan cham- pion, two and one. After the first eighteen holes play- i58 words
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Article61 1936-12-07 7 The following are ties drawn for play this week m the S.C.C. bowls championship. Today: R. Johnson vs. H. E. Stevens. F. J. Cassels vs. E. H. R\ Bowerman. Tomorrow: W. M. Edwards vs. H. B. Knox. D. Sturrock vs. J. S. M. Rennie. Wednesday: E. R. Maples61 words
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Article36 1936-12-07 7 Cambridge. Dec. 3. Oxford beat Cambridge by 5 events to 2 m the inter-Varsity relays. The Oxford quartet jmade a new interVarsity record m the two-mile relay, the time being seven minutes 56 sees.36 words
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Article32 1936-12-07 7 Mr. B M. Johns and Mr. J. M Horsburgh were passengers for Brisbane by the Qantas plane which left Singapore on Friday. Mr. R. T. Aldworth was also a passenger for Batavia.32 words
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257 1936-12-07 7 SINGAPORE WIN STATE HOCKEY AT KUALA LUMPUR Perak Beaten] 3 Goals To I (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 6. QERAK went down fighting on neutral ground to the tunc of three goals to nil in the inter-State hockey match against Singapore on the Padang here today. The game257 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-12-07 7 photo) The St. Andrew's Old Boys and The Rest teams before the rugger match, which the Old Boys won. at Farrer Park on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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Article132 1936-12-07 7 The fallowing are S.C.R.C. hockey teams for fixtures drawn for play this week: Today, vs. S.C.C. at home Tay Yew Teck. T. S. Ong. H. L. Boon. Shim Kah Foo, Tan Boon Scon. Fam Choo Beng, Low Kee Pow, Gan Kee Siang, Eu Cheow Chye, Teo Boon Gim132 words
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Article226 1936-12-07 7 Negri Lose By Eight Goals To One From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 5. Though Negri-Sembilan put up strong resistance m the first half. Singapore beat them at hockey here today by eight goals to one. A few minutes from the start Ross passed to M.226 words
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Article42 1936-12-07 7 The R.N. and R.A.F. will play the i Army m a Malaya Cup fixture at Anson Road Stadium on Saturday. Admission will be $1, 50 cents and 10 cents and the kick off will take place at 5 p.m.42 words
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Advertisement193 1936-12-07 7 mmwrCT LL THE BEAUTIES [YitLl OF THE FAMOUS ISLES— BALI and JAVA .A. tV^* M& i 3M/ f QAI |THfc GARDEN OF EDEN DHLITHt LAST PARADISE lAVA U LaJld of Romance "^^'^lhe Paiadir of Kronchoncs SEE and HEAR BALI JAVA GIRLS SING THEIR RO>L\NTIC- NATIVE LOVi: SONGS AND DAN( E193 words
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Advertisement23 1936-12-07 7 I 'A MONUMENT TO THE GENIUS of IRVING TKALBERG." I PLANS NOW OPEN FOR Gala Premiere j AT THE CAPITOL TUESDAY, Dec. 29th,23 words
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Advertisement227 1936-12-07 7 SPECIAL RETURN SCREENING TONIGHT ONLY Vm I I I I ■S'^tfttls "THE PRISONER OF SHARK ISLAND" with WARNER BAXTER as Dr. SAMUEL A. MUDD, the man who was betrayed by his country. last two shows TONIGHT 9.15 ONLY H TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 AlhambrA £££^CG£3 THRILLING BEYOND DESCRIPTION. AMAZING IN ITS227 words
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38 1936-12-07 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE THORNLEY JONES. Mrs. Thornley Jcnes would like to •^nvey to all her deep appreciation of the beautiful flowers and messages of sympathy and will be grateful if this an be taken tan acknowledgment of .heir kindness.38 words
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59 1936-12-07 8 VIERING HUWELIJK PRINSES JULIANA EN PRINS BERNHARD. i Nederlanders. die te Singapore wenen !en geen circulaire hebben ontvangen ver de plannen. welke m voorbereid:ng zijn voor de viering van net PrlnaeUJk Huwelijk, worden hartelijk .rtsenoodigd om him naam en adres te geven aan de Secretaresse van hct Comite. adres: Ccnsulaat-Generaal59 words
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1043 1936-12-07 8 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1936. Is A Rubber Boom Coming? uys history going to repeat itself Are we to witness another boom In the plantation industry n These are two of the intriguing questions asked and answered m the affirmative— in an instructive article m the India1,043 words
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Article636 1936-12-07 8 How Writers del Their Inspiration £5.0010 A Year The Ideal Saiar Famous L4*U liitmly IT has always been fashionable for writers to be eccentric where their (work is concerned, and Mr. Cecil Roberts has been extremely modest in merely remarking that the only place in which636 words
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Article1114 1936-12-07 8 LIE knew it was going to be awful, this first time, and for the past day or two he'd been dreading it. Furtively he glanced up and down the street, then pulled the yellow card out of his pocket and examined it once mere. He stared at it..1,114 words
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Advertisement289 1936-12-07 8 Pay your Friends the Highest Compliment this Christmas. You can pay your friends the highest WJ^LIBI^IM component hv vending them a (iff case jlQllllll F of this famous old Scotch Whisky. IPwIiIMUI ohnn.e V.. 4 ,Le, packed m sper.allv .Z, ft fl IT dcrorklrd thristma, ca^, of 3. 6 or289 words
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Advertisement67 1936-12-07 8 "IT IS ADVISABLE," says a writer, "that before buying a house one sees how the land lies." It would of course also be an advantage to see how the estate-agent lies. And it would be a greater advantage to learn the merits of "GAFLAC" FIRE and BURGLARY POLICIES. GENERAL ACCIDENT67 words
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301 1936-12-07 9 JAPANESE PLANES DROP 100 BOMBS ON PAILINGMIAU Chinese Forces Can "Cope With Situation MESSAGE TO NATION More Japanese Marines Land At Tsingtao Shanghai Dec. 6. THERE was no fighting around Pailingmiau, capital of A Inner Mongolia, yesterday, but eight Japanese planes droped about 100 bombs there and destroyed many buildings.301 words
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Article, Illustration40 1936-12-07 9 REV. PAT' >I<< (>R>l!( K. vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields ,h took up position on the s'. Ps of his church, stating he did not ltrnd to leave until his million-shil ings fund for extensions to the crypt had been completed.40 words
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Article433 1936-12-07 9 Labour Department Optimism VERY LITTLE PICKETING DURING WEEK-END riI'TI.MISM reigns among the Labour Department officers that gradually the greater part of the Indian strikers will return to work within the next lew days. Yesterday, all the coolies of the Singapore Harbour Board, with the exception433 words
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Article257 1936-12-07 9 Against Unprovoked Aggression "ALL FORCES OF LAND SEA AND AIR" Paris, Dec. 6. «TN the name of the French Gov- ernment I declare that ali the forces of France, land, sea and air, will spontaneously be available immediately for the defence of Britain m the case257 words
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234 1936-12-07 9 MR ROOSEVELT'S TALK TO PRESIDENT JUSTO Buenos Aires. Dec. 5. BEFORE leaving for the United States President Roosevelt told President Jiusto that he hoped conversations might soon be undertak?n leading to (i trade agreement between the United States and Argentina. Meanwhile a London message234 words
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Article172 1936-12-07 9 Large Gathering At Funeral (From Our Own Correspondent^ Ipoh. Dec. 5. A large and representative gathering was present at the funeral of Mr. J. A S. Jennings. 0.8.E J.P. former editor and proprietor of the Times ol Malaya, which took place at the Connolly Road172 words
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Article102 1936-12-07 9 Considerable Misgivings Caused New York, Dec. 5. Considerable misgiving has been caused by the series of strikes m the United States, including the stoppage ot the Toledo factory of Libbey Owen's Glass Company, which has oeen ordered m sympathy with the strikers of the Pittsburg Plate Glass102 words
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32 1936-12-07 9 Calais, Dec. 5. Nine out of the crew of the Lowestoft trawler Norah, which went ashore on the treacherous coast, east of Calais, have been drowned.— Reuter.32 words
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Article173 1936-12-07 9 "Dangerous Characters" Set Free In K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec 5. Having been held m the custody of the police for a week as "dangerous characters." following their arrest during the attempted nine-mile march on the Federal capital by 700 strikers from the Sungei Besi173 words
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Article68 1936-12-07 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 5. It is rumoured here that the Straits Rubber group is shortly floating a £300.000 company with €1 shares to acquire 5.000 acres of ten-year-old rubber. (Continued from previous column) ships m Spanish territorial waters and mines will be laid m the harbour mouths68 words
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205 1936-12-07 9 Madrid, Dec. 5. bombers and unescorted fighting-planes carried out the most 1 spectacular air raid on Madrid so far experienced but, owinc to armoured plate beneath, escaped anti-aircraft fire. The raid resulted m a number of fires and casualties. The Government claim to have recaptured205 words
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Article215 1936-12-07 9 U. S. Pressure For Bigger Quota (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 5. •THE Daily Express states that the 1 United States Government is bringing pressure to bear on the International Rubber Committee to raise the quota by at least 10 per cent. The Financial News215 words
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Article93 1936-12-07 9 Good Conduct Earns Three Months' Remission From Our Own Correspondent* London, Dec. 5. John Howeson and Garabed Bishirgian, who were sent to prison last February m connection with the Pepper Pool crash were released trom Wormwood Scrubbs prison at dawn today. Good conduct had earned them three months'93 words
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Article254 1936-12-07 9 Gibraltar, Dec. 5. IT is reliably reported 2.500 Italian Blackshirts have disembarked at Algeciras to join the insurgent forces. Reuter. a man across the road Thus the neutral zone has been violated and other shells are also falling m this zone. The insurgents yesterday launched a254 words
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Advertisement59 1936-12-07 9 js> "JOSEPHINE C" FROCKS Vl FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON WE HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL jK^ff OF AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION fe^^ OF EVENING GOWNS COMPRIffy/fr, SING CHECKED ROMAIN. SILK hi'o CLOQUE GREEN TRELBENE %{z\rA\ BROWN VELVET SILK PIQUE JLL i "JOSEPHINE C" FOR IBEXPENSIVE fßjJhr if > SMARTNESS ROBINSON59 words
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Article204 1936-12-07 10 Dec. 3. 4. 5. riran Can. Com. HO 1 119 1 2 il9 nean Telephone and Telegraph 188> 4 188» 4 187' 4 A'ehes<>M Railroad 72' 2 72 3 8 73 Chesaprak 68' 8 67 68 181 3' 4 182 182 TIWIUUi 34» 2 34 3 i204 words
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Article214 1936-12-07 10 Saturday 's Singapo re Quotations SELLING London. T.T. demand 2 4 1 16 I :.d<>n. demand 2 4 116 London. 4 months* sight 2 4'< Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 Hrn York, demand 57 3 16 Montreal demand 57 1 16 Batavia. demand 104' 2 Samaran?.214 words
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89 1936-12-07 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Dec. 5, It o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X. R.S.S. m cases (FOB. Dec> 32 516 32% Good F.A.Q. m cases FOB. Dec.) 32»/ 4 32 5 16 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 32V 4 32"/ 8 December 32 $16 32 716 Jan-Mar. 32%89 words
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Article74 1936-12-07 10 Advice has been received that the Beard of Directors of the Kramat Pulai, Ltd. has declared an interim dividend of 20 per cent, together with a bonus dividend of 5 per cent both less income tax at 4/9 m the payable m London on Dec. 19 to74 words
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Article155 1936-12-07 10 Industry Revived (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Nov. 30. CIAM at present imports over five T million kilogrammes of manufactured sugar. To eliminate this import if possible. Government has decided to build its own sugar factory in the north of Siam, and it is hoped to155 words
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Article213 1936-12-07 10 J DAJAM Ltd. report, issued on Satur- day. shows a profit for the year of $137,913.55. With $122,410.73 brought forward, there is available $260,324.28. The directors recommend a dividend of ten per cent, absorbing $130,212.80, transfer to reserve j account of $34.807 56 and carry f orIward213 words
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Article125 1936-12-07 10 The Tennamaram Palm Oil's report for year ended June 30 1936. shows that net profit, after allowing for depreciation, was £8.268 (against loss of £574>; add £3.130 brough tin, making £11.398 Arrears of dividend hav e been paid on 6 per cent. Cumulative Participating Preference shares125 words
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Article73 1936-12-07 10 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Saturday fixed the total imports of regulated textiles from Japan. China. Italy. Netherlands India and the Netherlands during the period from Jan. 1 to June 30. 1937, as follows--16.467.500 yards; 5,790.515; 1,701,174; 1.568,537; and 1.532,264 yards respectively. In the case of73 words
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Article65 1936-12-07 10 Dec. 5 Buyers Sellers Gambier 5.50 Java Cube 9.50 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 17.50 Black Pepper 9.75 White Pepper 17.00 Copra, sundried 8.60 Copra, mixed 8.30 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 R. Saigon Al $165 R. Siam, W.C. No. 1 $144 Rice, Siam. W.C. No. 265 words
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Article442 1936-12-07 10 MEAT Beef steak Kati 32 Beef stew or curry do 24 Fillet Steak lb. 50 Mutton, Australian do 35 Pork, lean Kati 42 Pork, lean and fat (Ist. quality) do 35 POULTRY Capons (locally reared) Kati 50 Ducks each 45 Fowls Kati 30 Hens (locally reared) do442 words
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Article24 1936-12-07 10 The output from the Kramat Pulai mine for November was as follows:—From the Mine 389 Piculs; From Tributors 45 PicuLs; Total 434.24 words
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Article17 1936-12-07 10 The tin output of the Nawng Pot Tin Limited for the month of November was Pis. 251.17 words
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Article1236 1936-12-07 10 Fraser and Co.'s List SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 1936: 1 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (is) 4s 9d 5s 6d Asam Kumbang 32s 34s c.d. Austral Malay 55s 57s c.d. Ayer Hitam (5s) 20s 21s 6d c.d. Ayer Weng ($1) 1.75 180 Bangrin Tin 22s1,236 words
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Article40 1936-12-07 10 Dredge Statistics for the Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd. for the month of November are: Hours Run 443; Cubic Yards Treated 80.800: Tin Ore Won Pikuls 401; Estimated Cost $17,300; Cost per Cubic Yard 2141 Cents.40 words
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Article45 1936-12-07 10 The results ol the VBffctaf Kuchai Tin Company.* Buck! Dl lor November are as loll". Actual Running Time 587 I 27 Mins; Time Lost 132 H S3 Mins: Average Digging D 51.91 Feet: Ore Won 1030 V Yardage Treated 151.000 Cubic Yards45 words
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Article40 1936-12-07 10 Dredge Statistics of the Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd. lor the month of November are: Hours Run 396; Cubic Yards Treated 66.000: Tin Ore Won Pikuls 810; Estimated Cost $15,000; Cost per Cubic Yard 22 73 Cents.40 words
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Article36 1936-12-07 10 Dredge Statistics ol the Katl Dredging Ltd. for the month ol ember are:- Hours Run f»l9 (übl Yards Treated 142,000; Tin Ore W"» Pikuls 330: Estimated CO* W*** Cost per Cubic Yard 9.30 cents.36 words
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Advertisement107 1936-12-07 10 Daily Share Report In their daily report on the share market issued at the clom business on Saturday. Frascr and Co. state that the local price tin rose 58 cents. The tin share market was much more cheerful: thcrr rather a larger buying inquiry and a fair turnover distributed amnnc107 words
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Miscellaneous293 1936-12-07 10 THE COMMODITY MARKETS From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 5 KH.iiiK Strong. London Spot 9 3 16d. 9 sil6d. Previously: 9d. 9>/ 8 d-Jan-Mar.: 9 3 16d. 9 5 16 d. Previously: 9 l{l6d. 9V a 6/' April- June 9> 4 d. 9 5 16 d. Previously 9 Hl6d. 9293 words
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Article1557 1936-12-07 11 (Continued from page G) wii'n any such undertaking < •Aho have threatened our la- or damaged our property X UM conseauences of their I Question Of Gratuity :it raised was the ques- Would an undertaking -nose eligible for gratul- riot sutler on that matter ned to work?1,557 words
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Article274 1936-12-07 11 Nurse Asked About 44 Wealthy Man" London, Nov. 25. A A NAME written by counsel on a l< piece of blotting paper was R handed to a witness at Clerkenwell Police Court, yesterday when the R hearing was continued of charges against Harold Charles Lake, 43,274 words
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Article119 1936-12-07 11 I The death took place on Friday, at his residence. 993. Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore, of Mr. S. Muthusamy, a former employee of the Straits Times Press. Ltd. Mr. Muthusamy. who was 58 yea. old, had been ill for lour months. Mr Muthusamy joined the Straits119 words
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Article131 1936-12-07 11 The Children's Aid Society again appeals to the public lor their support and trusts that they will be as generous as ever, to allow the work to be carried on for the coming year. Subscriptions will be gratefully received by the Hon. Treasurer m Singapore. DONATIONS RECEIVFI)131 words
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Advertisement341 1936-12-07 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m tne v/ulony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of liO of the Colony. lUthorlsed Capital $50,000,000 ssued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 lestrve Fund: Sterling 8,500,000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 ieserve341 words
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Advertisement499 1936-12-07 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England* by Royal Charter' 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, Bishops gate, London, E.C. 2. Agem-ie* and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo j Saigon Amritsar499 words
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Article, Illustration648 1936-12-07 12 SEVKNTFEN PEOPLE were killed and 15 seriously injured by explosions m the Greek steamer Petrokis Nomikos (4,418 tons) which, with tanks full of oil, was lying m Schiedam yards, near Rotterdam. Holland, for repairs. Several explosions occurred and as the burning oil spread the ship648 words
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Article84 1936-12-07 12 SINGAPORE HARBOR Ship* alongside the V urv experted to m East Wharf (Ent,,,,,,,. Buyo Maru: P Main Wharf (Entrant Kepong 14: Phi Empire Dock <Entrar„, Cmgales,- Pr Empire M <E»l ri ,o, Hakudsue Man. 4 West Wharf <Entr.,n N)euw Wtolm V' Section IU (Entrant Hamburg Maru 16 ■tEPPEl HAlCIHH-u Main84 words
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Article192 1936-12-07 12 The lollowiii" Malaya left i<. which .sailed from ■taming: Mr.D A AI,.x :J :cv Ms r H n H. L Fink. 081 Mi Mrs. E. W P M.-vG Oodd Mi. J E. Kempe. Mr. R. BLr D F F Lt. G. H. Lyddc,. Monro. Miss L E M Mrs192 words
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Article125 1936-12-07 12 LAID-UP TONNAGE IN THE TYNE Practically Down To A Minimum B At a meeting oi the River Tyne ImI provement Commission, it was report--5 ed that the laid-up tonnage at the end Ol October was down to 26 vessels of 66,100 tons, of which 11 were tankers bum] 15 tramp125 words
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Article84 1936-12-07 12 Administrative Committee's Stipulation It was officially announced recently ,thut "until otherwise decided by the Tramp Shipping Administrative Committee any time charter hereafter entered into shall contain a stipulation that the vessel shall not be load Qd with i grain trom the St Lawrence ior any ce.s;84 words
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Article26 1936-12-07 12 Yang Mulia Raja Petra. Deputy Chairman and Secretary oi the Seremban Sanitary Board, who went to Brastagi on leave, has returned to Geremban and resumed duties26 words
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71 1936-12-07 12 Consignees of cargo per the above motorship from Europe are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 51 at 9 a.m.. Bonded "D M at 2 p.m. and Matches Store at71 words
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77 1936-12-07 12 Consignees of cargo per the above motorship from Europe are hereby If; notified that a general survey of all L rargo landed m a damaged condi- j Lion will be held at Godown No. 18 at i a.m., Bonded "D" at 2 p.m. and77 words
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Advertisement439 1936-12-07 12 BOUSTEAO CO., LTD (I^corpcraied m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS:— n<>OM\r. AGENTS lor FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. FAX STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. m Mm.M^^^^m+f st^A Clt) via Canada l 0 North Amf-rira— ■^^■^fr^^T^P^^^M^yl Europe. Fast, through trains direct If nf .Jm Canada's Evergreen Playground ■h^^^ m] p;439 words
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Advertisement112 1936-12-07 12 NOTICE Foreign Greetings Telegrams Christmas and New Year foreign greetings telegrams at specially low rates will be accepted at any telegraph office in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States during the period from Dec. 14, 1936. to Dec. 6, 1937. inclusive. It should be observed that these telegrams will112 words
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Advertisement80 1936-12-07 12 HENDERSON LINE S< HID! 1 I Ol s\IMN< iS By Fortni«htl> I'assen M< lMl< Between Rangoon. l'«« sudaßl Marseilles, I'aima md l.ngland ■OMEWASII SAIUNCiS Port of DLsemharkatiun IMvrnouiP KEMMENDINE CHINDWIN BHAMO AMAKAPOORA BAOAWQ BURMA YOMA PEGU KEMMKNDINE CHINDWIN AMARAPOORA SAOAINCi BURMA YOMA Calls London. Through Passage I ares to Straits80 words
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Miscellaneous502 1936-12-07 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 I]Bjh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 7 pJ n. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Tainmg and Telok Anson: Mekdays* 7 p.m502 words
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Miscellaneous27 1936-12-07 12 CLEARANCES Dec 5: Rasa Sin Tandjong Batei Q don. Perak. Ho 'Chi>: A Jap»: Rtda,. hiLi, Toba. Tn:> iali A. Senanj- (Dut> Dec. G Hal 'Brit. i.27 words
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Advertisement498 1936-12-07 13 V fßAijLß«lll^H m Ji -i, I H n Bl to j_ I- IB BY. P&Oand^B^ISinNDiATLINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936. 1937 MORE 6.000 Dec. 19 SOUDAN 6.500 Rb. 12 IPURA 17.000 Dec. 18 NALDERA 16.000 Feb. 12 VALPINDI 17.000 Jan. 1498 words
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Advertisement392 1936-12-07 13 (Incorporated m England.) S ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. j Incorporatea m Straits Settlement*.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due SaH« CITY OP PnTSBURG Havre, London, Ftfdam, H'burg Dec. 29 Jan. 2 CITY OP392 words
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Advertisement992 1936-12-07 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamship C«.. (*****) lAA. Steam Ship Co., Lid., and China Mutual The Curuid Uhilr Star Ltd Steam Navigaiion Co., Ltd.) Sarawak Stram.sltip Co., lid The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. 1 Australian Oriental Line Ltd. Ihe Chiua Navigation Co.. Ltd. 1 ii«*992 words
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Advertisement702 1936-12-07 14 K. P. M. PLANCIUS— Monday. Dec. 7, Belawan-Deli. ROKAN Tuesday. Dec. 8. Bengkalis, Paneh, Berombang, TanjongMengeidar. Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. TOMOHON Tuesday, Dec. 8, Singkawang. Pemangkat and Sambas. MAKASSER Wednesday, Dec. 9. P. Samboe. Poeloe-Kidjang. Sapat, Tenibilahan, Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. VAN Ol'THOOßN— Wednesday. Dec. 9. Muntok and Palembang. TOGfAN Wednesday.702 words
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Advertisement466 1936-12-07 14 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE -SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. CINGALESE PRINCE In Port Dee. 7 Jan. 21 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Dec. 14 Dec. 21 Feb. 4 M.S. CHINESE PRINCE Dec. 28 Jan.466 words
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Advertisement600 1936-12-07 14 O. S. K. LINE China Maru Cape Town v:a Mombasa. Zanriba- *<•• Salaam. Beira. L. Marques, Durban ana P. Elizabeth f Manila Maru Santos and Buenos Aires via Colombo Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar es Bl Beira. L. Marques, Durban, P. Elizn: and Cape Town Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires via Colombo.600 words
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Article, Illustration1990 1936-12-07 15 Mr. Kennedy Takes Riding Honours (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 5. AN objection m the last event of the day featured the final day of the Selangor Turf Club's Skye meeting. On the grounds that Sauntress came across too sharplyFree Press - 1,990 words
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192 1936-12-07 15 The first of a series of annual rugger encounters between St. Andrew's Old Boys and "The Rest." comprising <he present boys and staff, was played at Farrer Park on Saturday and ended m an easy victory for the Old Boys by 17 points192 words
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Article163 1936-12-07 15 The Siong 800 A.A. beat the newlyformed Social Athletic Party by four goals to three m a S.C.F.A. league g.ime on Saturday. The SAP. forwards, led by the redoubtable Keng Hock, were much fas- 1 ter. but their backs and half-bacKsj mis-kicked too many times to163 words
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774 1936-12-07 15 BADCOCK AND BRADMAN GO CHEAPLY Brisbane, Dec. 5. A SURPRISING and spirited resistance to the Australian bowling, by England's tail-enders saw their overnight score carried from 263 for six to 358 today, before the innings closed. At close of play Australia had lost two774 words
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Article399 1936-12-07 15 R.A.F. BEATEN BUT IMPRESSIVE Selangor Win 20-3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 5. TTHOI'GH badly beaten by Selangor m a Rugby game here today by 20 points (two goals, a dropped goal and two tries) to three points (a penalty goal), the impression the Royal Air Force made399 words
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Article134 1936-12-07 15 From Our Own Correspondent Kti ilh I limp ii Dec. V Malacca .»n«i Pera* dr^w 2 2 m a thrilling m?"r-SUie hockey mntch hero today Malacca with a maßnlfi cent defence but a less force! ul attack should have won on their territorial advantage Forbes134 words
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Advertisement12 1936-12-07 15 Straits Times Annual NOW READY HAVE YOU HAD YOUR COPY? ORDER NOW12 words
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1057 1936-12-07 16 Feast Of Scoring In Second Half WINNERS' FINE DISPLAY IN SATURDAY'S MALAYA CUP MATCH (By 'Knock On") fXS Saturday we saw Singapore give up all her hopes of figuring in the Rugger final for the coveted Malaya Cup when she went down1,057 words
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358 1936-12-07 16 B. NEYLAND WINS SINGAPORE G.C. COMPETITION THE December Medal Competition of 1 the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a win for B. Neyland m "A" division with a net score of 70. m a win for J. A. Curley j358 words
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Article50 1936-12-07 16 Seventeen cards were taken out foi the December Spoon and the following were the three best scores returned:— Mrs. R. E. Earle All square Mrs. F. Starr 1 Down Miss G. Farnel! 3 DECEMBER MEDAL The December Medal (Stroke) will be played for on Saturday and Suncay.50 words
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Article146 1936-12-07 16 Exciting Finish To Championship Sculls On Saturday evening a gathering of I enthusiastic supporters followed one of the closest races of the season when Duncan, Hill and Messer rowed for th? Rodesse Cup. Conditions were favourable to racing, there being both a following wind146 words
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1830 1936-12-07 16 Sunderland Still Lead In First Division (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 6. HAIL and snow m the North accounts a good deal for the upsets that occurred m fixtures played m those parts on Saturday. Late snap goals by Manchester City defeated1,830 words
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Article114 1936-12-07 16 Rugby game* played at homf r. n Saturday resulted says Reuter 3 follows: Devonport Services 5. Llanelly 15 Gloucester 14. Blackheath 0 Guy's Hospital 6. Richmond 18 Harlequins 24. Leicester 5 London Scottish 3. Bath 8 Moseley 3. Northampton 0 Newport 12. Bristol 8 Old Leysians 0. Rosslyn114 words
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Advertisement9 1936-12-07 16 mmm' I Btt\\\ I VyM^ >. >*^ A grape fruit SODA9 words
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