The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 December 1936
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Title Section13 1936-12-11 1 AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,033. ESTD. 1835 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1936. 10 CENTS13 words
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Article1471 1936-12-11 1 Without Knowledge Of The Ca binet HM he met the King secretly and without the knowledge of the Cabinet in order to warn him of the danger to the Throne caused by gossip and rumours was described by the Premier in the House of Commons yesterday1,471 words
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Article, Illustration606 1936-12-11 1 Can No Longer Discharge This Task" FATEFUL MESSAGE TO PARLIAMENT Wants Duke Of York To Ascend The Throne DEED WITNESSED BY HIS THREE BROTHERS BEST FOR THE THRONE AND EMPIRE TT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE DEED OF ABDICATION IS SIGNED 1 BY THE DUKE OF YORK, THE606 words
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Article258 1936-12-11 1 House of Commons, Dec. 10. NEVER has tho House of Commons been so full as it was today when MPs awaited the momentous statement by the Prime Minister. All the benches were packed long before the scheduled opening of the House, and only the places258 words
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Advertisement75 1936-12-11 1 I_l__^Bl I hin __s_-J"-*--* 4k 4 rmt g i w S__"~' W >/____ "^.fa Q f-y. t^!_— t -*__?g I*" t r_»»^<» "_g__>_j* "TiStfrl ™-J."*^-., Jaßm_'--_j_fP*-^^f l --^^'r"^S- I*^?^1 fcw—^ Cocktail Dance j R Dinner and Dance (informal) 9.30 to midnicht. v t eV Edith and Billy Hersey Raffles Celebrated75 words
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Advertisement91 1936-12-11 1 ffifffßl SEAVIEW A HOTEL TONIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER'S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR ELABORATE MEAL. THE ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS EXCELLENT FOOD AND _OI'RTEOVB SERVICE. SPECIAL TIFFINS AND DINNERS ARRANGED AT91 words
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Article452 1936-12-11 2 "Survived Worse Crises" THE INJURIES OF DELAY London. Dec. 10. The following comment appeared in the London press before the King's decision to abdicate was made known. DAIL HERALD: It would appear it is now a fortnight since the King k_..^w that the request for a452 words
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Article189 1936-12-11 2 Great Acting In New Pavilion Film Can t mritt find happiness with a man whose views about work and about life are different to hers? Kay Francis supplies the answer in "Living On Velvet." Warner Bros', bright, fast-moving film on married life now showing at the Pavilion.189 words
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Article58 1936-12-11 2 JHE Straits Times office was open until past midnight and a speeial edition of yesterday s issue, containing all the details of the abdication announcement was published for sale upcountry. The usual issue of the Straits Time* goes by rail to upcountry town*, but the rail transport58 words
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Article426 1936-12-11 2 A FTER the conclusion of Mr. Baldwin's speech the house adjourned until 6 p.m., when the Abdication Bill will be introduced and it is expected to pass all stages tomorrow and the King will depart for the Continent. The Accession Council will meet on Saturday426 words
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Article80 1936-12-11 2 BALLOON BARRAGE Orders Placed London, Dec. 10. CIR Thomas Inskip, the Minister for Co-ordination of Defences, asked in the House of Commons yesterday if the construction of the baboon barrage to defend London had been commenced, said that orders had been placed and delivery xcould begin at the end of80 words
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Article116 1936-12-11 2 Diary Of Th e Day High Water, 8.28 a.m. 8.7 ft., 9.55 p.m. 8 ft. Sports R'ugger: Pulau Brani vs. Skins at P.B. Hockey: Combined Services vs. Police ;at Thompson Road. S.C.C. vs. A.P.C. at S.C.C. S.C.R.C. vs. S.R.C. at Chinese ground S.R.C. II vs. R.A.O.C. at S.R.C. !R. Coll.116 words
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Article79 1936-12-11 2 KING EDWARD NOT TO VISIT RIVIERA Cannes. Dec. 10. Mr. Herman Rogers, as spokesman for Lord Brownlow. the Lord in Waiting who is acting as Mrs. Simpson's aide-de-camp, told Reuter today: "There is not the remotest possibility of King Edward coming to the Lou Viei at Cannes,79 words
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Advertisement182 1936-12-11 2 MISCELLANEOUS. BEAUTIFUL CEMETERY MEMORIALS in marble or granite. Singapore Casket Co. 1 and 3 Penhas Road, Singapore. Telephone 6075. NOTICES. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Water Supplied Outside Municipal Limits. It is hereby notified that, as from January 1937 meter readings, the charge for water supplied to premises •outside Municipal Limits will be182 words
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Advertisement368 1936-12-11 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 $36.00 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.368 words
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Advertisement523 1936-12-11 2 £be Singapore J Jfrce press Head Office: Cecil street. S,n rap^ e Phone 5471 (5 ines extenMons to all nt Kuala I umpur Office: 25. Java Street. Phone: 3683 Ipoh Office: Brewster Road. Phone: If, Penang Office: 12. Bishop street. i> lntmm Phone: 1477. London Office: 4«/43 Fleet Street. I523 words
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Article, Illustration966 1936-12-11 3 To Be Run By Wearne Brothers GOVERNMENT PERMISSION AWAITED Will Start With SingaporePenang Service IN addition to the Malayan air service which Imperial Airways, in conjunction with Alfred Holt and the Straits Steamship Co. Ltd., propose to organise, Wearne Brothers Ltd., a Malayan company, have966 words
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Article, Illustration529 1936-12-11 3 TOURING CONSULAR STATIONS 1 ti/iTII the object of improving the Chinese consular service in the h Seas, the Chinese Government at Nanking has appointed as meeting commissioner a senior :nber of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to tour its consular stations In the East. l>r Theodore529 words
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Article89 1936-12-11 3 STOCKS of rubber in the hands of dealers and in Harbour Board and railway godowns in the Straits Settlements at the cose of busiJiess on Nov. 30. totalled 29.892 tons. Stocks on Oct. 31 were 27,658 ayid stocks on Nov. 30. 1935. 36.989 tons. Dealers' stocks on89 words
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Article203 1936-12-11 3 Hokkien Committed To Assizes i From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. j An attack on a Chinese in a coffee shop in Batu Road formed the subject oi a preliminary inquiry in which a Hckkien. Lim Eng. was charged, with i voluntarily causing grievous203 words
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81 1936-12-11 3 From Our Own Correspondent > Seremban, Dec. 9. Mr Goh Eng Thyc. the proprietor of the Negri Sembilan Dance Hall, was summoned before Inche Samsudin bin Nain. in the magistrate's court at Seremban, for erecting a tea kiosk without the permission ot the Seremban Sanitary81 words
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Article, Illustration501 1936-12-11 3 workshops in all the principal town in Malaya. Our company is already incorporated and there are no promotion expenses The management of the motor ca end of our business would be able t attend to the management of the new air transport section with practicall no additional expense. In other501 words
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Article182 1936-12-11 3 Goes in 2 minutes Here's something of real interest to all sufferers from indigestion, heartburn, flatulence and stomach gas a new charcoal an activated m\ D charcoal— with fifty times the potter of absorption of A ordinary medicirml charcoal. V.V/. This new product Ls known as Chardox. Just put182 words
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Article211 1936-12-11 3 TAMIL SENT TO GAOL OENTENCE ol five months' rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr H. A. Forrer. in the Criminal Districl Ccurt yesterday, on a Tamil named Ramasamy who wis charged with having caught hold ol two boy hawkers, named Thai matt__| urn and211 words
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Article268 1936-12-11 3 Only Two Out Of 24 Properly Managed Only two of the 24 dairies in Singapore were satisfactorily managed last year They are the only two under European management These facts emerge from the annual report for 1935 of the Medical Department laid be. ore the Legislative Council on268 words
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Advertisement36 1936-12-11 3 ANNUAL CHEAP SALE WILL COMMENCE FROM MONDAY 14th AND UNTIL SATURDAY 26 th DEC. Echigoya Co., Ltd. 54, 56, MIDDLE KOAD. V R BUSINESS HOUR 3 A.M. TO 6.30 P.M. NO BUSINESS ON SATURDAY 12TH DEC.36 words
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Advertisement15 1936-12-11 3 You'll be probably SCREEN STRUCK when you see "STAGE STRUCK" NEXT WEEK AT THE CAPITOL15 words
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Article, Illustration1705 1936-12-11 4 Around The Town—Mignon Looks On\ ROYAL CRISIS The Royal crisis has cast a distinct gloom over the social life of Singapore and during the past week there has been a very pronounced disinclination to indulge "in festivities. The Throne and all that it stands for is held very1,705 words
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Advertisement214 1936-12-11 4 look at \bur Skin Skin Specialists declare that M*^*^^ 'la_B___m 80 out of every 100 tcomen mmm i_.m suffer from skin outbreaks, Bf? mm Spots, pimples, blotches, and fjj _j_j*^^ M muddy* complexions 11 fp^lf w -.W VSSECESSARILY El Wf Uglv complexion faults are woman's mo>. common enemy. ml 99214 words
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Advertisement118 1936-12-11 4 <**' __S__C £E______-BB C\ V I _B______r -Ik SB J J ii Uc ***M 1 IK" S omet hing B e tter/ AND Something Different ENGLISH EVAPORATED MILK AT LAST "SILVER MOON" is really English, made by a famous English Firm in English Meadows with English labour and capital. And118 words
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Article, Illustration321 1936-12-11 5 PRINCE PAUL, Chief Regent of Jugoslavia, accompanied by his wife, Princes Olga, arrived at Victoria Station from Belgrade on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Princess Olga is a sister of the Duchess. Prince Paul with the Duke of Kent on arrival at the station. THE HON.321 words
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Advertisement63 1936-12-11 5 ■_F dr T l\ v. PRIME BEEF JOINTS STEAKS CHILLED BEEF- Special Xmas Shipment. Sirloins, Rib Roast Topside. ARGENTINE Fillet Steak (For roasting or grilling) Boneless Sirloin. SCOTCH Sirloin Roast and Rump Steak. For BREAKFAST or TIFFIN OX SWEETBREADS, CALVES LIVER. OX KIDNEYS, OX BRAINS, FRESH OX TONGUE, SHEEP TONGUES,63 words
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243 1936-12-11 6 Police Intensify Inquiries Into Detective's Murder CLUE FOUND IN RAIDS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT? DOLK inquiries into the murder of Detective Mohamed Ali were intensified yesterday, following the detention of 24 Chinese, the majority of them Hylams, who were dramatically taken into custodv during raids the previous night. Long statements were243 words
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Article67 1936-12-11 6 Et T ROPE AN FACES SERIOUS CHARGE A. PARK, a European, of Singapore, was yesterday charged before Mr. E. E. Colman, i?i the fifth court, uith causing the death of Han Chok Feng, by driving a motor car rashly in Serangoon Road on Dec. 2. The case was postponed until67 words
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Article148 1936-12-11 6 "Somebody Must Answer For This" Says Magistrate 'From Our Own Correspondent .l Muar, Dec. 8. I am afraid the police are not taking good care of the accused and this must b. 1 the result, and somebodv must answer for this." was the remark made by Inche Mohamed148 words
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Article, Illustration416 1936-12-11 6 PROBLEM OF INCURABLE LEPERS Mainly Infected Immigrants SINCE modern treatment was introduced, lepers have sought refuge in the existing leprosoria in increasing numbers and the large number of applicants now seeking admission and treatment is proving a source of embarrassment to the administration charged with the task of accommodating them,416 words
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Article190 1936-12-11 6 Chinese Gives Notice Of Appeal Judgment was delivered by Mr. E. E. Colman in the fifth court yesterday in the case in which Lim Lim was charged with having caused grievous hurt to an elderly woman named Tan Keong Lim and having driven a motor van negligently and190 words
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Article280 1936-12-11 6 Handicapped By A Shortage Of Staff ANTI-MALARIAL work in Malacca is under the direct supervision of the Health Officer, who has the assistance of a mosquito inspector, a larvae searcher and three overseen in the' Central District, and one overseer in J each ot the oth'-r280 words
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Article161 1936-12-11 6 Preventive Measures Must Be Increased As pointed out in last year's report there was reason to believe that since the year 1931 Malaya enjoyed a period of natural recession in the incidence of malaria, which accords with the theory of the periodicity of malaria outbreaks, so it appears161 words
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Article101 1936-12-11 6 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 9. Mr Liew Say Cheong, a well-known footballer, brother of Mr. Liew Ah Swee. the Negri Sembilan State soccer full-back, and of Mr Liew Choon Meow, died at the Seremban General Hospital last night, after a short Illness. Mr Liew,101 words
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208 1936-12-11 6 'SLEEPY HOLLOW 9 WANTS AN AERODROME Growing Public Support At Malacca. AFTER several months o: 1 is growing pub'ic tup, Malacca for the Lmmediat tion of an aerodrome. For both strategic ind reasons it is desirable tl airfields should traverse M tervals of r.ot more than Since the improvemt dromes208 words
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Article178 1936-12-11 6 THE Uerman cruiser Emden I Captain W. Lohmann) is expected to arrive |at Singapore at 10 o'clock this morning and will anchor in the Outer Roads. She will remain until Satur- day week and will spend Christmas at Paknam (Bangkok), going to Victoria i Labuan* from Jan.178 words
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Article134 1936-12-11 6 Moneylender Who Annoyed Debtor (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 9. On the amended charge of. trespassing into the house with intend to insult or annoy one Charles Fernandez, a bank clerk at Seremban. a Sikh moneylender, Delip Singh, was yesterday fined $100 by the Seremban magistrate. Mr134 words
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Article96 1936-12-11 6 From Our Own Correspondent I Taiping. Dec. 9. Rough weather along the sea coast has accounted for another two tragedies at Port Weld. A Chinese fisherman named Ong Kim was reported missing a few days ago. A search party was organised by his son-in-law and96 words
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271 1936-12-11 6 Now Feels "Different Altogether." It you endure th > uf uicerated stomach -or ii you have suffered from the pain of other gastric ills. Oatnlen I ..ci. ..-.digestion— you will understand the joy witb wilier "Mr W. H H wTote this amazing leCTer "For nearly271 words
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Advertisement188 1936-12-11 6 I Here is the Essence of JVTMLITY! K/* _t •^__-P^_*-"*» •--''-■^TCv—B j s B^h hKk cX* *ti» < *^_______1 s ___>"._ c .\C^ \_nr_____l t% mil//////y ____N>" -\A v ■■J"-~-» ,_f«-* T__*___i ____PC I f V l~t m -»U c f^_U b ___P 1 Viii yfiim_iv//// H «3 i, VAt188 words
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Advertisement148 1936-12-11 6 DICK POWELL, JOAN BLONDELL and Tbe YACHT CLUB BOYS will keep you roaring with laughter i" "STAGE STRUCK" Coming to the CAPITOL NEXT WEEK ''vi^^'V' V WMM I _fll_E_t!_____ J fryM%L\A H L Imitations waste A !sfcP^^~ Mour money >a__n__rrii^_ai *^J Don't risk your health and com- A| fort by148 words
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Article1617 1936-12-11 7 One Point Outstanding EMERGENCY MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS TODAY AGREEMENT has been reached between the Municipality and the 8,000 Tamil strikers on all but one point which will be debated this morning at a special emergency meeting of the Commissioners. This one point centres on a demand by1,617 words
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Article91 1936-12-11 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 9. Tronoh Mines Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 10 per cent, and a bonus of 2\ 2 per cent, making: a total interim distribution to date of 40 per cent, on account of the financial year ending Dec. 31. Southern91 words
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Advertisement153 1936-12-11 7 __V^^k___M_l____Bl ____^n i/rWA w _h»!r__r~*'^^Tß__| V _jr *rsf m Mm MT iB i _i j__k ww f*~ ii <s I I Il^ '^1 Jfj* W 5. VAN OYKE ___ftC %_f It was a bright and novel idea •»i Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 's to these three boys in a drama this kind which153 words
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Advertisement42 1936-12-11 7 AS BIG AS ANY ENTERTAINMENT CAN POSSIBLY BE! N A A FIGHTING FIEND AND A FOOL FOR BLONDES! i^-v-*-^^ jp «i< p*\ mf*r TME-KEW WnVEtSA^PRESEWS **Jf JicL'nCLEN AWARD WINNER) \MGMf/eM OTIEiBABNES JEAH DIXOH WILLIAM HALL HEHBI ARMETTA _»I*PHESTOH BTLLY BURRUD EDWARD MORRIS42 words
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Advertisement326 1936-12-11 7 "The Most Beautiful TONIGHT 6.15-9.15 ALL-COLOUR PIC f^- g|r w^^m^s TURE EVER MADE!" Kpiim^AJK^AXllMJ (Unanimousjressand Public Warner Bros Score Again CAPITOL TONIGHT 6.15—9.15 LORETTA IWllilMlJl YOUNG iMli^lSl CENTURY-FOX'S ____ll______L_L__l-_-_L-----L-_-__U NIFICENT PRODUCTION OF HELEN HUNT JACKSON'S FAMOUS STORY PLUS LAI EST RAMON A CAUMONT w BR.T,SH ■K^iJß^ A N K- *y326 words
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904 1936-12-11 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1936. End The Strike ALTHOUGH at the moment of writing the Municipal strike has not been settled there is every indication that agreement will soon be reached. If agreement is reached we trust there will be no talk of a "victory" or a904 words
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Article166 1936-12-11 8 -4 Mr. V. D. Parsons, who has b°en an inmate of the Ipoh Hospital for several months, will be proceeding to England immediately after his discharge. i Mr. V. Kinloch, formerly of Kenny Estate, Jeram, has returned from 1 leave and assumed duties as manager I of166 words
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141 1936-12-11 8 Still Holds Good London, Dec. 10. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, was asked in the House of Commons i yesterday whether Germany had repudiated the Treaty of Rapallo. He replied "The Treaty of RapaUo— a treaty of friendship between Germany and the Soviet Union, signed in141 words
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Article654 1936-12-11 8 HPHE death of Captain Harry Gra- ham. who adapted successfully for j English audiences "White Horse Inn." "The Maid of the Mountains." "The I Land of Smiles" and many more Con- j tinental musical plays, takes from the j theatre a witty writer and a court- ly654 words
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Article1384 1936-12-11 8 about one o'clock and this time By Heaven. 11l be man ov.ce more if I have to all n So I put on the beater :or the hot water and I_ n you turned up." I to bed between four and eggl and bacon for bat refused my oiler1,384 words
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Advertisement417 1936-12-11 8 Ts.e Ideal X'mas Gift. ii- friend- thr highest ___T___ l __i _______f _____V _______T VI C cnmplimrnt bv sending them a gift case jHAhI II B or this fimnus old Scotch Whisky. m mw W_r MaM MTWmTMM M\ MMM Johnmr Walker is puked in specially W___T _r__, K M__T _____T417 words
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Advertisement61 1936-12-11 8 THE EMPLOYEES of a certain tinned fruit factory are encouraged to sing happily at their work. So they make merry while they can. Wonderful freedom from anxiety is engendered by the taking out of a GAFLAC ALL RISKS WORLD-WIDE POLICY when you travel. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE fc LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION61 words
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Article, Illustration3204 1936-12-11 9 KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH NEW KING FOUGHT AT JUTLAND PiRINCE Albert was born at York Cottage, Sandringham, on Dec. 14, 1895. Following in the footsteps of his father, our "Sailor King," he looked to the Navy for his career, after he had assimilated his quan um of learning3,204 words
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Article1341 1936-12-11 9 the life of Lady Elizabeth, and as one token of the auspicious occasion, she went with her mother and brotners to a London theatre. Alas! it was also the day against which the Fatts had set a black mark in their direful cal-! endar. ior lrom their box the mem-1,341 words
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Advertisement107 1936-12-11 9 i^lftQ Appropriate and Ayl^yffi \jrlj lo Inexpensive! For the Christmas season we have a pr n^ delightful selection of gifts that are /_/V _/_L just the kind of presents you will like _^t_S_k_/ji. S to give. Here we offer the best value, ,^B»fi_Sfc2^ the latest ideas in Novelties, and the107 words
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206 1936-12-11 10 LAST NIGHT'S QUOTATIONS By arrangement with tbe Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service of commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This is the first occasion on which a206 words
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479 1936-12-11 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 6 p. m* Dec. 10 6hare of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated New York prices quoted ln UJS The above are dealers' middle rices; Jobbers, margins, brokerage and s'amp duty are not included. Conversion Loan, 5 pc479 words
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Article177 1936-12-11 10 Dec. 7 8 9. ftaWMrBTa.il Can. Com 118*2 118% H8 7 8 American Telephone and Telegraph 187 187 188 V 2 Atrheson Railroad 72» 4 72% 74% Chesapeak 68 68 1 4 684 Dupont 182 182*_ 181% Firestone 35 34% 35 G. neral Electric 50% 51% 51177 words
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76 1936-12-11 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Dec. 10, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X. R.S.S. in cases (FOB. Dec) 32% 32% Good F.A.Q. in cases (FOB. Dec) 32 316 32 5116 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 32% 32% December 32% 32% Jan.-Mar. 32% 32% April-June 32% 32% July-Sept 3276 words
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Article65 1936-12-11 10 Dec. 10 Buyers Sellers Gambier $6.50 Java Cube 9.50 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 19.00 Black Pepper 10.50 White Pepper 18.50 Copra, sundried 8.75 Copra, mixed 8.45 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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Article168 1936-12-11 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 10 RI'RRER: Firm. London Spot 9%d. 9%d. Previously: 9 1 16d. 9 3 16d. Jan.-Mar. 8 1 16d. 9 3 16d. Previously: 9 1 16d. 9%d. April- June 9%d. 9%d. Previously: 9 1 16d. 9%d. July-Sept. 9 3 16d. 9%d. Previously:168 words
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Article76 1936-12-11 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 10 Tin: Firm. Cash: £233 17s. 6d. Previously: Firm at £233 2s. 6d. Three months: £233 12s. 6d. Previously: £233 2s. 6d. New York Tin: 52.12. Previously: 52 00. Copper: Settlement: £44 7s. 6d. Previously: £44 7s. 6d. Gold: Yesterday: £776 words
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Article65 1936-12-11 10 London Closing Quotations Dec. 10 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105% 105% New York $to 4.88 2 3 4.90% 4.90% Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.00% 9.00% Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3d. Is. 3d. Shanghai Per dollar Is.65 words
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Article196 1936-12-11 10 Dec. 10 SELLING London, T.T. demand 2|4 I|l6 London, demand 2|4 I|l6 London, 4 months' sight 2j4 1 /a Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57>/ 8 Montreal, demand 57 Batavia, demand 104V_ Samarang. demand 104 1 Calcutta, Bombay, and Rangoon, demand 154% Madras.196 words
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Article1244 1936-12-11 10 Fraser and Co. 's List THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1936: 6 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 9d 5s 6d Asam Kumbang 32s 34s cd. Austral Malay 55s 6d 57s cd Ayer Hitam (ss) 19s 9d 21s 3d x.d. Ayer Weng ($1) 1.70 1801,244 words
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Article96 1936-12-11 10 Rubbers Appreciate Sharply With Commodity London. Dee. 7. The Stock Exchange today saw operators showing little disposition to engage in business pending a solution of the constitutional problems and prices in most sections slipped back under the leadership of Giltedged Securities, but rubbers sharply appreciated in response toReuter - 96 words
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122 1936-12-11 10 London. Dec The accounts for Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd have just been issued lor the year ended June last anc disclose profits that are almost double those ol the preceding year Th" accounts of the ttetcr company. Southern Malayan Tin Dredging. ■!*> di.selose better122 words
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Article42 1936-12-11 10 London, Dec. 9. Exchequer returns show total ordinary revenue amounts to £403,078,808 compared with £402,099.559 at the corresponding date of last year. Total ordinary expenditure is £534.640,258. compared with £512 156. 319 at the corresponding date of 1935 British WirelessBritish Wireless - 42 words
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Article46 1936-12-11 10 The output of gold from Raub An lian Gold Mining Co Ltd for mm l" ul weeks ended Dee 5 was 1.997 05 ounces Messrs. Paterson. Simons and Co Ltd.. advise the following rubber outputs lor November: Henrietta 104.000 lb.; Sungei Mating 28,500 lb.46 words
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Article681 1936-12-11 11 Local Chinese Topics CHINESE MERCHANTS Assist In BY OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT PRACTICAL measures have been taken by the Chinese com- •> to assist the authorities in rial the streets of Singapore of ml accumulation of dirt and ip-hMpCfl have been asked .r MM p assistants to empty du-681 words
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Article206 1936-12-11 11 1*" d newly- added nonand fiction works will be kSSW tomorrow: Years in the Law. illusF W Ashley: Strange Sea I --ted. Warren Bednall; Sir WUd illustrated. Robert J. Camels through Libya. Dugald Campbell: Joseph id Edward Crankshaw: Nigeria. m R Crocker: The Yellow Spot, il*r_ Herbert Dunelm;206 words
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Article417 1936-12-11 11 Winning CONTRACT fr\^Wfo\J-\Guou> David Burnstine, Mer win D. Maier, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system in existence CAN YOU GUESS THE RIGHT LEAD? TODAY we present another one of those hands which we like to request our417 words
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47 1936-12-11 11 New York, Dec. 9. There are signs that progress is being made towards a settlement o: the U.S. shipping strike on the Pacific Coast. The Coastal Shipowners' Union representatives have agreed on a public discussion on the points at issue.— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Advertisement442 1936-12-11 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to tbe extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. ot 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital 550.000.000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve Liability442 words
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Advertisement498 1936-12-11 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter' Paid up capital in 600.000 shares of £5 each £3.000 000 Reserve Fund £3.000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate. London, E.C. 2. Agencies and branches. Alor Star I Doilo Saigon Amritsar I498 words
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Miscellaneous252 1936-12-11 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penang— ZHJ 'Penang Wireless Society* Wavelength 49.3 metres 1 p.m. 7.00 Time signal and day's programme. 705 Recorded variety programme. 7.30 Children's Hour. 7.55 Share report. 8.00 Talk: Cities of Britain "Belfast" (prepared by Patrick Riddell). 820 News. 8.25 What's On In Penang. 8.30 Recorded dance252 words
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Miscellaneous405 1936-12-11 11 7.20 The Ralph Elman Sextet. George Armitage (tenon. 8.00 The news and announcements. 805 Greenwich time signal. 8.20 Close down. Transmission 2 The following frequencies will be used: GSH 13.97 m., GSF 19.82 m. pm. 6.20 Big Ben. Cinema organ recital. 635 'A Scottish Notebook.' A talk. 6.50 Fred Hartley405 words
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Article74 1936-12-11 12 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 will74 words
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Article48 1936-12-11 12 Dec. 9: Hin Lee ♦T'ganu); Hafthor <Nor.); Krestyanin (Soviet.); Taibun Maru, Mantai Maru <Jap.); Gewang I Dut. I Ban Hong Liong, Earlspark, Gemas ißrit.). Dec. 10: Klias, Tandjong Balei, Tandjong Pinang, Sin Kheng Seng, Anhui. Narbada, Karoa, Burdwan (Brit.); Auby (Sar); Benkoelen, Reynst, Tinombo (Dut.); Thordis (Nor.).48 words
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Article35 1936-12-11 12 The P. and O. Jeypore has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. She will proceed alongside the SH.B. Wharf on arrival.35 words
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Article99 1936-12-11 12 Dominion Minister Optimistic About Agreement Mr. Walter Nash, the New Zealand Finance Minister, who has come to England to discuss the marketing of New Zealand dairy produce in this country, arrived at Southampton in the Queen Mary recently. "I have come to try and make a bilateral99 words
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Article, Illustration48 1936-12-11 12 FIREMEN POURING water on the twisted superstructure of the Greek tanker Pctrakis Nomikos at Schiedam recently, following explosions in the ship, in which 17 persons were killed and 15 seriously injured. The ship, with tanks full of oil, was lying In the yards for repairs.48 words
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Article700 1936-12-11 12 OIL ENGINES AND SMALL VESSELS Large Increase In Trade Of Coaster RECENTLY Mr. A. C. Hardy delivered a lecture to the Hull Association of Engineers, in which he discussed the application of the oil engine, to small motorships. These are, broadly speaking, of the coast, passenger, trawler, drifter, tug and700 words
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Article103 1936-12-11 12 Ships alongside the Wharves expected to ani\e East Wharf (Entrance (,*te it. Plancius 22. Main Wharf (Entrant („,t f •>,. Malacca 17: 1 13; Terukuni Maru ll; Empire Dock (Entrance «..,i, Penrith Castle 30 cil ton 32 Empire Dock (Entrance Menestheus 46 West Wharf (Entrance Ggfc j Zuiko103 words
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Article129 1936-12-11 12 The following *en Dutch planes: Armed from Ml. n K \j plane PK-AFK on Tucs,^ thai. Mr Bernhard i. Peters. Mr Er Hardhanraj. Mr v d Zwi Arrived from hidi., Medan by KLM plan, li day:— Mr. Emii |fat Oskar von Huge. Left for N.K.I bx KIM129 words
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Article82 1936-12-11 12 Shortage Of Qualified Seamen And Engineers A considerable reduction in employed workj ship-repairing trad was reported at i me newly re-constituted Por ment Committee, cently. Mr. G. Le in the chair It employment amor. d:fl" docks had decn March. 1933. to I time. Ol that 1,46 of the82 words
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Article36 1936-12-11 12 Request For !ml her Improvement-* According to a me York the C of Commerce haforeign thippinf comp Mexican Gov< rnmei port improverne:/ companies star- that Mexican ports lor ships will g:~' traffic.36 words
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Advertisement396 1936-12-11 12 f X-& w wf fr^\ CORONATION ]^X- KING EDWARD M^^P^ MAY, 1937 J /f^mM^ STRONGLY ADVISED. > 7^i *-F_-_. Information and tickets tm^'S 11 _m from your own agent, mwr^ '■^_I___ |ir>-^' ll BOUSTEAD CO.. ____U-__. WORLDS GREATEST TRAVEL SYSTEM BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated ln Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND396 words
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Advertisement28 1936-12-11 12 *~^J*m*mmtj£w m WR THOSE who buy -n_ those who _eU haw I common marling ground in the Clarified Col umiu and tiny do big buhiiMMfree press WANT ADS28 words
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Miscellaneous430 1936-12-11 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 Y pjn. Klang, Kuala Liris, Port Swettenham, Taimng and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala430 words
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Advertisement488 1936-12-11 13 m I^L mma mMMM\ m*ma*t**m i_______uaa-teL_ *t!l§fei_A 1 2__*fei*___ mg **mTx+ M tf r BY/P&Oaml^^ P. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS, OUTWAROS Do« Dae Tonna.e Spore. Tonna.e Spore. 1938. "»937 N --LORE N Dec. 19 SOUDAN G 500 F; bl2 KANPURA 17.000 Dec. 18 NALDERA 16 000 Feb 12 ILPINDI488 words
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Advertisement405 1936-12-11 13 Ss R_k^__P mam mamm mmmi < _»w*\^i^ (Incorporated in England.) E| ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. flncorporatea in Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sail* CITY OP PITTSBURG Havre, London, Rfdam, H'burg405 words
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Advertisement974 1936-12-11 13 i^Y^Ti d___L-T____^_i fjf^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow SU amship 1», (1932) LU. Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co., Lt*. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line' Lid. Ihe974 words
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Advertisement751 1936-12-11 14 K. P. M. SlBERG— Friday Dec. 11. Rhio. Dabo. Biiliton and Batavia. PLANCIUS Friday. Dec. 11. Muntok (passengers and mails only). Batavia. Semarang and SouiUbaya. TOBELO— Friday, Dec. 11, Belawan-Deli. TOBA— Saturday. Dec. 12. Moeara-Saba and Djambi VALENTIJN— Saturday, Dec. 12. Rhio < passengers and mails only), Bawean. Padang-Bav. Boeleleng751 words
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Advertisement480 1936-12-11 14 JOINT SERVICE PRINCE LINE-SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK. BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Doe Sails Dae Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. SILVERSANDAL Dec. 14 Dec. 21 Feb. 4 M.S. CHINESE PRINCE Dec. 28 Jan. 4 Feb. 18 M.S. SILVERYEW Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Mar. 3480 words
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Advertisement655 1936-12-11 14 O. S. K. LINE f- Rio de Janeiro Buenos Airtes via Colombo, burbar.. 2 p Maru Cape Town. Rio mm Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Belgium Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. -rw Dar-es-Salaam, L. Marques. Durban, E. London, P. Elizabeth and Mossel Bay Atlantic Maru Cape Town, via Mombasa, Tanga.655 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-12-11 15 AN INCIDENT during play in the hockey match between Singapore and the Combined Services yesterday. (Free Press photo).18 words
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1225 1936-12-11 15 Will Be Expelled If He Defies Them NO OBJECTION RAISED BY GOVERNMENT THAT THE SINGAPORE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION DO 1 NOT INTEND TO PLACE THEMSELVES IN THE SAME 111 MILIATING POSITION AS THE S.S.(S.)A. WITH REGARD TO THEIR NOMINEE ON THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION IS REVEALED1,225 words
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Advertisement169 1936-12-11 15 THE OUTSTANDING BOOK OF 1996 INSIDE EUROPE BY JOHN GI NTHER Harold Nicolson in the Daily Telegraph "One of the most educative. as well as one of the most exciting hooks which I have read for years. I cannot recommend it too warmly." 15th Impression (50,000 copies) Completely revised and169 words
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Article725 1936-12-11 16 Bu Wins From Start To Finish KENNEDY RIDES THREE WINNERS (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 10. EXCEPT for rain during the running of the fifth race, the opening day of the Perak Turf Club's Skye meeting provided thoroughly enjoyable sport. Mr. Kennedy followed his Kuala Lumpur success by riding725 words
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Article744 1936-12-11 16 was left badly, otherwise the field were off to a good start. The winner led the whole journey. After rounding the home bend Green Mark tried to squeeze through on the rails, which position Uie leader had and falling Green Mark attempted to get up on the744 words
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Article55 1936-12-11 16 ALLEN MAY HAVE WA TER ON KNEE Brisbane, Dec. 10. A LLEN is suffering from leg trouble, which is believed to be water on the knee, and is going to Sydney to see a specialist. It is regarded as almost certain that the injury will not prevent him from playingReuter - 55 words
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Article1139 1936-12-11 16 "Bully- Off - THRILLING HOCKEY ON PADANG "Bully-Off" By G. E. N. Oehlers was good in patches, but did not watch Morse as keenly as he might have in the second half. Effective Attacks The Singapoie attack was concentrated in the centre, where the insides G. Valberg and N. Sullivan gave Maurice Valberg1,139 words
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Advertisement63 1936-12-11 16 m^^^wl\\\ QUICKER GAS is the quickest way "J of cooking. Tests by the W {J* Good Housekeeping Insti- P tute (London) have proved it. And gas cooking is ALWAYS reliable— nothing to go wrong. MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT. PHONE SlOt OR CALL AT THE SHOWROOMS OAV MUNICIPAL BLDG., COLEMAN STREET. mmmmmmmmm63 words
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Advertisement17 1936-12-11 16 «j|l FRASER* «fe\\W^^ H_ T __n A T¥^ _T^ Wliilw NF AV r S GRAPE FRUIT SODA17 words
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