The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 December 1936
1936-12-14
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1936-12-14 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,035. ESTD. 1835 MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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771 1936-12-14 1 KING GEORGE VI AND EMPIRE' S WELFARE London. Dec. 13. .-I MEET you today in cireumI stances which are without parallel in the history of our country" declared King George whose birthday will be celebrated throughout the Empire today, in his speech to the Accession Council at St. Janes' FalaceReuter - 771 words
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Article, Illustration36 1936-12-14 1 PRESIDENT OF THE SPANISH REPCBLIC. Senor Manuel Azana. photographed with Premier Largo Caballeio and Ministers Just, 1 ~pU. de (iracia and Alvarez del Vayo during a meeting of the Cabinet at the Benicarlo Palace in Valencia.36 words
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Article, Illustration931 1936-12-14 1 "China's Gravest Crisis In Recent Years' REBELS WANT ALLIANCE WITH SOVIET RUSSIA AGAINST JAPAN And Dissolution Of Dictatorship L J THE detention of Gen. Chiang Kai Shek, the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of China, by mutinous troops belonging to Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang, who hasReuter - 931 words
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Article156 1936-12-14 1 Salamanca, Dec. 13. AN insurgent broadcast announces that the insurgent fleet has recenaly sunk several Russian boats transporting munitions, some of which were flying the British flag. The broadcast adds that a Government vessel carrying arms and provisions has been captured by the cruiser Canarias,156 words
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Article34 1936-12-14 1 Buenos Aires, Dec. 13. rE Pan-American Peace Pact has been signed by the nations represented at the Conference, and will be submitted to the Parliaments of the signatories for ratification. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article205 1936-12-14 1 Waves To Crowd Boulogne, Dec 13. THE ex-King of England left here at 8.38 p.m. last night on the Swiss Express. He waved to the crowd, whom the police kept back from his special coach, and talked with the British Consul befoie his departure. It isReuter - 205 words
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Article38 1936-12-14 1 London, Dec. 13. REUTER'S correspondent aboard the Royal train learns that it is officially announced that the Duke of Windsor will stay at Enzesfeld, 15 miles from Vienna, as the guest of Baron Reuter Louis Rothschild.—Reuter - 38 words
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286 1936-12-14 1 LEAGUE AGREES WITH SCHEME FOR MEDIATION INTERNATIONAL HELP FOR SPAIN Portugal Sends A Negative Reply London, Dec. 13. THE League of Nations' Council has adopted unanimously at Geneva the resolution which recommends the members of the League represented on the London non-in fervention committee to spare no efforts to render286 words
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Advertisement200 1936-12-14 1 BMEXMii Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p. m. «t*^ Dinner Dance (informal) 930 to midnight and New Cabaret Attraction Carmen and Conrad Non-diners $1.00 XMAS NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES BOOK NOW LIMITED ACCOMMODATION XMAS EVE SPECIAL XMAS EVE DINNER DANCE I atest Carnival Novelties, Crackers etc. CAROL Dec. 24th pomMUNITI200 words
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Advertisement70 1936-12-14 1 ii ADELPHI SEA VfEW HOTELS THIS WEEK: SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY RELLERS FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND _.,J^ _M— ADELPHI HOTEL: TUESDAY SEA VIEW HOTEL: THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE THE ROTARY CLUB fe§ OF SINGAPORE MEETS TOMORROW AT 1 P M. AT THE ADELPHI70 words
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MR. E. A. BROWN And Strikers
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Letter350 1936-12-14 2 To Th* Editor. Sir. Please permit me to congratulate you on the fine editorial of Friday, entitled "End the Strike It does truly and correctly represent the opinion and feelings of the sane and unprejudiced public in general. It is cent per cent true that the tone of the speeches350 words
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Letter243 1936-12-14 2 Yours, etc BRITISH SUBJECT. Personalities To The Editor. Sir.— There has been a regrettable tendency recently when matters of public interest have beer, discussed in your correspondence columns, for personalties to be introduced to a greater extent than seems necessary to a casual observer. It must not be overlooked that243 words
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Letter194 1936-12-14 2 Yours, etc.. OBSERVER. "Divine Sympathy" To The Editor. Sir, In the Singapore Free Press of Dec. 10 we read the views of "European" on the present labour strike and as a comparative study we read another in the Straits Times of the same date, by another European, Mr. St. Alban194 words
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Letter206 1936-12-14 2 To The Editor. Sir,— lt is evident that your correspondent, signing himself "European." iin the Free Press on Thursday does not like Mr. Brown. So much so in fact, that the several quite good points Ol his letter are completely overshadowed by the bitterness of his personal attack. This, I206 words
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Letter261 1936-12-14 2 I therefore fully agree with "European"' in his contention, that "we are all here for the reason that the conditions appeal to us." These coolies have not behaved as decent citizens. Very far from it. By their action they have not only put the entire community to much inconvenience, disrupted261 words
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Letter352 1936-12-14 2 Ratepayers' Association To The Editor. Sir, —I regret to have to call your attention to the report of the chairman's speech at the special general meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association. If my memory is correct there was no mention by the chairman of his interview with the Colonial Secretary352 words
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Letter143 1936-12-14 2 Another Municipal Blunder? To The Editor. Sir. Without desiring to enter into the pros and cons of the coolie strike. I feel that a protest should be made against the suggested action of the Municipality in now preventing a speedy settlement of the matter by a clear case of victimisation143 words
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Letter198 1936-12-14 2 Ex-Services Opinion To The Editor. Sir,—Will you please allow me a small space in your paper, which is always willing to print both sides of a question? In connection with the Municipal strike, I suggest that the ex-Service-men of Singapore, who number over 100. should do a turn at clearing198 words
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Letter50 1936-12-14 2 "Backward Municipality" To The Editor. Sir, —I appreciate fully "European's" letter to the Free Press condemning Mr. E. A. Brown. The contents are nothing but the truth and at the same time I feel much regret for the backwardness of the President and Commissioners of the Municipality. Yours, etc., T.50 words
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Article43 1936-12-14 2 Mr. G. W. Davis sat as Singapore fourth magistrate- for the last time on Saturday before his transfer as Deputy Immigration Officer. Court Inspector W. Hamilton expressed the court staff's good wishes to Mr. Davis who is succeeded by Mr. T. P. Cromwell.43 words
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Article90 1936-12-14 2 The poetry oi motion exemplified in Dja's fascinating hand movements, in a Balinese dance, proved to be the titbit of the Dardanella's show on Saturday at the Grand Theatre of the New World. This very talented troupe of artistes demonstrated their versatility in a wide repertoire of vaudville comedy,90 words
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Advertisement282 1936-12-14 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the S.S. > NOTICE is hereby given that an Ordinary General Meeting of The Straits Trading Company, Limited, will :be held at the Company's Registered I Office. Ocean Building. Collyer Quay, on Monday, Dec. 21, 1936. at Noon, for the282 words
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Advertisement399 1936-12-14 2 PARFUMERIE de CARON 10, Rue de la Paix. for particular X'mas gifts. Nuit de Noel. Affolant. N'aimez que moi. Bellodgia. Narcisse Blanc. Tabac Blond. Fleurs de Rocaille. from i MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA- FRONT] KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd Large rooms facing sea with own bath room. H399 words
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Advertisement473 1936-12-14 2 Gbe Sinoapore Jree pre* Head Ofliee: Ceeil Street. Sin t apore Phone SI 71 IMA extensions to all Tel: "T_m" Su.,^,^ Kuala Lumpur Ofliee: 25. Java Street. Phone 3G83 lpoh Ofliee: Brewster Road. Phone: ;>,;. Penan* Ofliee: 12. Bishop Street. p fR London Office: 4* 43 Meet Street, E.C.4. ul473 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous122 1936-12-14 2 Diary Of Th e Day High Water 10.18 a.m. 9.5 ft., 11.48 I p.m. 8.7. ft. Sports Soccer: Emden vs. Terror at Seletar. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. G.H.R.C. at S.C.C. Combined Services vs. S.C.C. at Tanglin; S.R.C. B vs. 11th. A.A. Battery at S.R.C; Raffles Coll. Colony vs. F.M.S. G.S.C. vs.122 words
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210 1936-12-14 3 SOUTHAMPTON WATER WILL BE CROYDON OF THE SEA Base For Empire All-Mails-By-Air Scheme *'*jT London. SOl TIIAMPTON WATER is to be the Croydon of the sea. This was announced by Imperial Airways, who stated that the new base from which next year 28 flying boats will operate the Empire all-mails-by-air210 words
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Article121 1936-12-14 3 NEW BUILDINGS AT TAIPING 'From Our Own Correspondent. I Taiping. Dec. 10. Taiping Is witnessing a minor build- boom. The 570.000 new school building for the Taiping Convent is already half j completed The site is close to the; town, just opposite the H>kkien Hoey Kuan building. A new Roman121 words
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Article47 1936-12-14 3 Our Own Correspondent.* Seremban. Dec. 10. committee members oi trie E mbilan Club have issued tor a farewell tea party at the Club premises in honour ot their ag President, the Hon. Mr. J. V* Hushes, on Wednesday, Dec. 16 al mban.47 words
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Article175 1936-12-14 3 November Report INLYING hours were lower than in October owing to bad weather and to an accident to aircraft VR-RAK at Taiping on Nov. i_V says the Perak Flying Club's report for November. A part of the fuselage was damaged and this machine is likely to be175 words
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Article203 1936-12-14 3 Coins Which "Had A Genuine Ring About Them" From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. With dogs barking loudly on all sides. Mr. D. W. Yates. Assistant Officer in Charge of Detectives. Selangor. and a force ot detectives raided a hut in a secluded area in Sungei203 words
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Article75 1936-12-14 3 The Colonial Secretary has advised that Mohammedan employees of the Straits Settlement Government will be "ranted* leave until 11 am. on Hari Raya Puasa. which falls on Tuesday, This holiday was originally gazetted by the Government for Dec. 16 Following representations by the Mohammedan Advisory Board, however75 words
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Article429 1936-12-14 3 AIR MINISTRY PLANS STOLEN Documents Taken From Motor Car London, Dec. 2. H SCOTLAND YARD detectives were last night investigating two remarkable robberies— the theft of secret Air Ministry plans from a car and an unnoticed attack on a diamond dealer in a taxicab by three men who slit his429 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-12-14 3 photo*. H.E. THE GOVERNOR and Major- Gen. W. G. S. Bobbie at the Malaya Cup Rugby match between the Army and the R.N. R.A.F. at Anson Road Stadium on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Article499 1936-12-14 3 WHY NAZIS EXPEL JOURNALISTS London. "THE Nazi regime has devoted more energy and care to "selling itself" to the outer world than any other. In a highly organised and disciplined j country, whose population is both cleanly and in ordinary circumstances j kindly, it is499 words
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Article227 1936-12-14 3 Woman Acted In Self-Defence From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 10. IN a desperate effort to save herself from being killed. Siti binte Mat Sarimin was alleged to have stabbed I her husband Pawiro. inflicting a fatal j wound, and she was today chaiged. i227 words
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Article364 1936-12-14 3 London. "•THE unemployed in this country behave well and do not resort to acts of murder pr attempted murder to save their pockets." Mr. Justice Singleton told a father who was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude lat the Old Bailey for attempting to murder364 words
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Article72 1936-12-14 3 A Malay named Kaspi bin Astan was produced before Mr. E E Colman In the fifth court on Saturday and charged with having caused th" death ot Mohomed Jaffar Sha by living drivm a motor lorry in rash and negligent manner in Gcvlang Road, near the junction ol72 words
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Advertisement129 1936-12-14 3 U.S. de Silva MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 17!). OBCHARI> R»Al> You Can Cure PILES Physician' s discovery positively reduces and heals piles. 1* Van Vlecks Absorptive Pile Plasma is a compi-tf .ire for the worst piles. Hh urst oion stops pain and ir- instantly. Alarming loss I r>l<«>«l us arrested. Inflammation soon129 words
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Advertisement50 1936-12-14 3 joHßnn ihrrir frrir£ GENUINE EAU DE COLOCME m _^^UVU|^^H*_|^^^^^^. ~_i ff#__^^ <^^ \l _BB__^__ V' 0 PLATZ N0. 4 I^K N' !^ssa I THE "IDEAL" CHRISTMAS GIFT Be sure you obtain "Johann Maria Farina" %vith the address AGENTS: JACKSON CO., LT D. < 'NCORPORATEO IN THE ss I ROBINSON ROAD.50 words
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Article, Illustration3484 1936-12-14 4 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON A World Landmark Destroyed By Fire— Oxford University And "KeepFit Campaign Workpeople Become Morris Shareholders Ideal Pension Scheme— Death Is Always Peaceful!— War Not Inconsistent With Christianity— Will Britain Be Able To Garrison The Empire? Trade Follows The Tourists- -King Edward Wants To Marry Mrs.3,484 words
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Advertisement42 1936-12-14 4 TWYFORDS SANITARYWARE :o: MODERN STYLES COMPETITIVE PRICES NON-CRAZI N G WHITE OR COLOURED :o: WHOLLY BRITISH We will be glad to send you prices and etails on request. -:o: SOLE AGENTS: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED SINGAPORE BRANCHES. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm WS mmm\42 words
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Advertisement77 1936-12-14 5 g ._v ??§fej«ii '■:'.<s■. Mt 1H _E_BS:. wSm S"»^K-_M^HB W -*>-**. v 2. sit B^_r H b iM (?0 OP MiW£/ AUSTRALIAN TURKEYS Prime Selectea Birds Our Xmas Turkeys need no recommendation they are specially selected for I 3 annually and this year's stocks are well dressed birds of excellent77 words
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Miscellaneous349 1936-12-14 5 if tows Topical Budget SOCIALIST SOCK AKMV? *t& fl I ft jj n 7 ->~ r > 11 W Caught unaioares by a deputation, OFFICIAL TOUR OF DCPRCSSE^ AREA Herbert Morn'son was found To be Opc^ at>ooT *£°*f£7>////4 Mil BS-&OA/& H Vie l.C£. in *i>ck grey socks. m\nu$shoks If r,'349 words
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Miscellaneous102 1936-12-14 5 w^^^BBB" 11^"^^^*" mi I jJE^» -l^F* >st X fSrwffn JBBB«BMMBMBBKMBMBaS5HBWHBWTOB^^^ CENTAI'RIS. luxury flying-boat built for Imperial Ai». a\^ mpire air services. ■MiMag her final trial flis'^t be!<»re hi i Minip.e> t<i the Meiiterrane.in. With speed of 200 miles an h<mr. (ontaurus is tlaimed as the most luxurious BjtT h— t102 words
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Article, Illustration698 1936-12-14 6 1,000 Troops Parade On 4$ The Padang HIS MAJESTY King George VI was ceremonially proclaimed at noon in Singapore on Saturday as "George the Sixth, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain. Ireland, and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King. Defender ofFree Press - 698 words
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791 1936-12-14 6 STRIKE NOW REGARDED AS ENDED rIE Singapore strike is now regarded in official circle as being virtually ended. Two thousand of the strikers returned to work yesterday morning and a further batch of 1,500 reported for work in the afternoon, but could not all be791 words
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Article80 1936-12-14 6 Imported Non-Government Chandu Pleading guilty to having imported 1.710 tahils of non-Government chandu. valued at $13,680. Loh Kiat was sentenced to 18 months' rigorous imprisonment and fined $5,000. or a further 15 months' rigorous imprisonment in default, by Mr. H. A Forrer in the Criminal District Court on80 words
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Article231 1936-12-14 6 "Saw Tiger Three Yards From Me WATCHMAN GETS A SHOCK AT K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent i Kuala Lumpur hr- I"*HE latest tiger story ho r tn at one has been seen at the Selancor Golf Club. Tell-tale pug-marks giv- .substance to the story of a Mohamm°da: watchman. who says231 words
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Article65 1936-12-14 6 As a sequel to a murder on board the s.s. Giang Sing in the Singapore Harbour on Dec. 10 Chee You §m w_s charged before Mr G W Dfefta :n the leurth magistrate's court on Saturday. He Is alleged to have murdered Liong Lap by stabbing him The65 words
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Advertisement163 1936-12-14 6 I CRAVEN A I I H _H y jf-Mii Ps 3_le%i^_i_tfi-^__£-P_< j^B H^ >r sHH^\ Is W -_^BI K^.::': I^B S* K-' _i W m _h^'=*w HP i t *a_r Pt _«_Hs^ -^_5^/ v -I wm HT ■:v'o»*; _^_Bß^* x MB -ir l^- _P^- _1 9V RS^-"* iH Bw??^ J^Bp^'163 words
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Advertisement117 1936-12-14 6 ANNUAL CHEAP SALE COMMENCES TODAY UNTIL SATURDAY 26th DEC. Echigoya Co., Ltd. 54, 56, MIDDLE ROAD. N. B: BUSINESS HOURS 8 A.M. TO 6.30 P.M. ONE WEEK LOCAL LEAVE SUFFICES FOR A TRIP TO THE FAIRY fSLAND BALI Wednesday: Singapore-Batavu Thursday: Batavia-Bali Friday. Saturday, Sunday: BALI Sunday evening: Bali-Sourabaya Monday:117 words
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Article324 1936-12-14 7 Active Service Recalled London, Dee. 12. THE Kin^ has sent messages to the Navy, Army and Air services. In the message to the Navy he recalls with pride that as his dear father did before him he received his early training in the Royal Navy. "ItReuter - 324 words
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Article78 1936-12-14 7 The following will play for Government Services F.A. in a Football match against the German Cruiser "Emden' tomorrow at Jalan Besar Stadium: Said (G.P.0.). Sidek (Immigration). Bakar (Marine). Aziz (Capt) (Immigration). Seng Quee (M.E.0.), Chim Bock (Excise), Yahya (Immigration), Taib (G.P.0.), Madon (G.P.0.). Abu Bakar (Immigration)78 words
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Article98 1936-12-14 7 During the week ending Dec. 5. 1936, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 65,197 eases, of which: 56,271 (86 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom. 2.270 (4 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe. 3,218 (5 per cent.) cases to Canada, and98 words
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Article294 1936-12-14 7 The following have been selected to represent the Y.M.C.A. Junior Department at Hockey against the Medical College today at M.C.U. Ground at 5 p.m. Wee Hong Heng, V. C. Armstrong, M. Modder. G. Newman. Goh Chin Chye. E. M. Hope, B. M. Barker, Suratta, M. W. Armstrong, I.294 words
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Article28 1936-12-14 7 Mr. J. Monteiro, of the staff of the Government English School, who had been to England on furlough, returned last week and reported for duty at Batu Pahat.28 words
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Advertisement217 1936-12-14 7 nk;ht after night picked- hoi'ses 111 M>i:n>» Tt'KNEI) AWAY DARDANELLAS BAIINESE DANCERS 3S& NEW WORLD lONIC HI— MONDAY, DEC. 14. BOOK YOLR SEATS EARLY FOR ALL BALI NIGHT" Ihe programme that will be presented at the TRCK ADERO PARIS in our World-Tour NO- 111 I;AM DANCES C. W bali Repertoire217 words
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Advertisement28 1936-12-14 7 PAVILION WEDNESDAY SPECIAL jjjjjg 3.15 M. U. M.'s New Hit FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW Famous Star of DAVID COPPERFIELD) in "THE DEVIL IS A SISSY" with JACKIE COOPER MICKEY ROONEY28 words
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Advertisement355 1936-12-14 7 LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY Special Matinee 3.15. 6.15 and 9.15 AlhambrA ken maynard Playing a dual role in a whirlwind of Western action "HONOR of the RANGE" also DICK TALMADGE FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE IN "STEP ON IT" TOMORROW AT 3.15—6.15—9.15 Out of roaring steel furnaces leaps this blazing drama355 words
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939 1936-12-14 8 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1936. Birth Control Clinics In Singapore upppUß si muove" is a phrase that can be used of many things since it was first said to be uttered by Galileo on a memorable occasion, but nowhere is it more apposite than in the case939 words
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Article96 1936-12-14 8 Mr. A. K. Isaac of the Co-operative Department. Kuala Lumpur, is on a visit to Seremban. When Mr. G. Denison Smith. 0.C.P.0 Seremban, proceeds on transfer to Port Dickson Mr. L. H. Pearce is expected to relieve him. Mr. J. M. Noble, who has returned from leave,96 words
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Article143 1936-12-14 8 Monday, Dec. 7. His Excellency presided at a meeting iof the Legislative Council held at the Council Chamber, Government Offices, this morning. Hon. Mr. G. Wiseman had luncheon jat Government House. Tuesday, Dec. 8. In the morning Mr. A. Perego, Consul for Italy, called on His Excellency at143 words
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Article703 1936-12-14 8 People Who Live In (i lass Houses J a pun's Precarious Finances (turihaUi 1 he Father Of Shirts? THE claim made for a new building in New York that "it will be the first of its kind in the world" is I possibly true. The building703 words
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Article1243 1936-12-14 8 EACH evening the small becrocheted salon of the pension emptied itself and I. who had no desire tor the cpera nor escort fcr the casino, was left alone with the countless twisted tables, the uncomfortable sofa, the bronze statuette of a girl with a rake over1,243 words
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Advertisement370 1936-12-14 8 Pay your Friends the Highest Compliment this Christmas. in friends the highest ttl^TV HE compliment bv sending them a gift ilß4l II H |^f «.f th!N f.imous old Stotch Whisky "tmr >~-H~» MlB-i Johnn Walker is packed in specially < *^_____r _P_| _f IJT _H_T fl__fc hristmas cases or vi370 words
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Advertisement50 1936-12-14 8 IMPROVED HOMES FOR SOLDIERS' WIVES runs a headline. Better quarters for better halves, so to speak. Better protection for any home than "GAFLAC" FIRE and BURGLARY POLICIES it is not possible to find. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain; HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: 6480.50 words
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Article248 1936-12-14 9 Sequel To Capture Of Pailingmiau MONGOLIANS DEFIANT Shanghai, Dec. 13. U/ITH the capture of the town of Taimiau, one ™of the military bases of the allied forces of Mongolia and Manchukuo, by the Chinese troops, fighting in North Suiyuan has been transferred to North Charhar where248 words
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546 1936-12-14 9 Former King's Broadcast London, Dec. 12. THE former King, now the Duke of Windsor, made a broadcast at 10 p.m. G.M.T. yesterday in the character of a private person owing allegiance to the new King, George VI. Xrrangements were made to relay546 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-12-14 9 n|K KIMiSI.KY WOOD, the Minister of Health, tried out a new dentist* i hair when he visited the Public Health Exhibition in the Royal Agricultural Half. Islington, London.28 words
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Article181 1936-12-14 9 Loyalty and Unity QUEEN MARY, in a message to the nation and Empire, expresses her gratitude for its sympathy in a time of anxiety and speaks of her distress when she thinks how her dear son deemed it his duty to lay down his charge. "I knowReuter - 181 words
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Article154 1936-12-14 9 Too Much Emotion In New Capitol Film "To Mary— With Love." the 20th Century-Fox film which began at the Capitol yesterday, might have been a fine picture were it not too emotional in parts, over-strained and too long. It is another troubled love story, but with an attempt154 words
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Article304 1936-12-14 9 Usual Dividend THE usual dividend of 75 cents will be paid by the Straits Trading Co.. Ltd. for the haif year ended Sept. 30, according to the directors' report and statement of accounts, to be presented at the meeting to be held on Monday, Dec. 21304 words
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Article107 1936-12-14 9 Americans' Representations To Committee (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 10. Mr. H. Vi'es, President of the American Rubber Manufacturers' Association, and Mr. J. J. Neuman, vicepresident of the Goodyear Tire Company, are now in London, unofficially making representations to members of the International Rubber Regulation Committee regardingFree Press - 107 words
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165 1936-12-14 9 SIGNIFICANCE OF I.T.C. RECOMMENDA TION Quota Based On New Tonnages London, Dec. 12. IN view of the considerable confusion which has arisen from yesterday's announcement by the International Committee, the following appraisal of the position may prove helpful The Committee's recommendation of a 100 per cent, quota for the firstReuter - 165 words
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Article99 1936-12-14 9 Governor-General's Office Abolished Dublin, Dec. 12. The Dail, by 79 votes to 54. yesterday passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill abolishing the office of Gov-ernor-General and deleting the King's name from internal activities of the Irish Free State. Referring to the measure presented in the Dail by IrishReuter - 99 words
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Article113 1936-12-14 9 Shanghai. Dec. 10. Mr. Hirota. the Prime Minister, and Mr. Arita. the Foreign Minister, met for several hours yesterday and discussed the present situation in China. It is reported that they have urged the Chinese Government to change its present defying attitude which may result in serious consequences.113 words
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Advertisement17 1936-12-14 9 FOR A CHANGE! DO»*t trouble over your cook Ut us take care of your Os MEALS <A17 words
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Advertisement76 1936-12-14 9 EVENING BAGS HOSIERY Exquisite Leathers in a THE SUPER XMAS PRESENT variety of Colours. Morleys' and Phoenix. Diamente, Metal (Silver |w $1 5Q $1 g5 $2 95 and Gold) Petit Point. Plain and Fancy Silks. $3 25 $35 $4 50 Prices from $3.50 5 25 r >i,ir ROBINSON CO., LTD.76 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
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1464 1936-12-14 10 Courtaulds Benefit From Devaluation ATTENTION TO FOREIGN MARKETS ESSENTIAL (From The Free Press Correspondent) London, Nov. 26. THE account which closed at the end of last week was as big as its immediate predecessor. The new account opened on a bright note but business1,464 words
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Article181 1936-12-14 10 Dec. 10 11 12. American Can. Com. 118 114 3/ 4 110 American Telephone and Telegraph 189'^ 188 3 4 188 Vi Atcheson Railroad 74 72% 71% Chesapeak 68% 67V_ 66» 8 Dupont 181 7 b 180' 8 180*8 Firestone 34% 34% General Electric 51% 5H_ 51»/181 words
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Article201 1936-12-14 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 12 RUBBER: Steady London Spot: 9 1 16d. 9 3 16d. Previously: 9 1 16d. 9 3 16d. Jan.-Mar.: 8 15 16d. 9 1 16d. Previously: 9 1 16d. 9%d. Apr.-June: 8 15 16d. 9 1 16d. Previously: 9 1 16d.201 words
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Article68 1936-12-14 10 London Closing Quotations Dec. 12 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 4.90 316 4.90% Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.00% 9 01 Hong Kong Per dollar. ls. 2 15 16d. ls. 268 words
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Article186 1936-12-14 10 Dec. 12 SELLING London. T.T. demand 2]4 I|l6 London, demand 2|4 I|l6 London, 4 months' sight 24% Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 3] 16 Montreal, demand 57 1116 Batavia, demand 104% Samarang, demand 104% Calcutta, Bombay, and Rangoon, demand 154% Madras, Colombo,186 words
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Article1211 1936-12-14 10 Fraser and Co.'s List SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 1936: 1 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 9d 5s 6d Asam Kumbang 32s 34s c.d. Austral Malay 55s Ayer Hitam (5s) 19s 9d 21s ad x.d. Ayer Weng ($1) 170 180 Bangrin Tin 20s 9d1,211 words
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Article93 1936-12-14 10 In their daily report on the share market issued at tl»«' *"*<*** business on Saturday, Uraser and Co. state that the price <•' ll locally fell 51. 62%. There was quite an active market in tin shares during the morn ing with a good inquiry for Hong93 words
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76 1936-12-14 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Tone of Market Dull and Latest Cable: London Spot *>nrt I 1 16d per lb u New York Spot Sheet US. 18% per lb. Dec. 12, 1? o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X. R.S.S. in cases (F.0.8. Dec.) 32% 32' Good F.A.Q. in cases (F.0.8.76 words
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Article47 1936-12-14 10 Messrs. Boustead and Penang. advise the output lor November from the I ties United Patani Malakoll 143.190 1b: Taipi: Sungei Batu 48.500 lb 24.0221b.: Foothills 27.800 1b C nsohdated 182.179 1b K JJ 175.000 Ib.: Val d'Or 30.2511b 35.500 Ib.; Kuala Sidim Bassett 24.409 Ib.47 words
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221 1936-12-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 11. HPHE destruction of mosquitoes in accordance with the advice of a representative committee will be conducted by law in the F.M.S. if a Bill, which is to be introduced at the 1 next meeting of the Federal221 words
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Article43 1936-12-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Taiping. Dec. 10. A smoke-house at Ayer Kuning. near Taiping. oelonging to Towkay Gan Tow who had sub-let it to Chop Teck Thye for smoking their rubber, was destroyed by fire early yesterday. The loss is estimated at $10,000.43 words
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Article35 1936-12-14 11 Heavy rain on Friday caused low-lying parts of Seremban to oe flooded. The lower lake near the Post Office overflowed its banks, an 1 motorists had difficulty in gettinr across some parts of the town.35 words
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Article457 1936-12-14 11 Winning CONTRACT Vto^ouAQou* MI&M CARP VALUES OF TMC FOUR ACES SYSTEM TOTAL VALUE C* »A<K lb avcragc MAMB 6'/i David Bumstinc, Merwin D. Mater, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, worlds leading tcam-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system in existence FINE GUESSING T^HE other day457 words
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Article364 1936-12-14 11 Guneratnam Jesudasan The death of Guneratnam Jesudasan. aged 15, son of the Rev. S. S. Pakia- nathan took place at noon on Friday jin the General Hospital, Singapore, of typhoid. Guneratnam was a pupil in the Anglo-Chinese Seconday School. The funeral service was conducted at home364 words
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Advertisement386 1936-12-14 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne oulony of Hong Kong) The liability of members Is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 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 Reserve Liability386 words
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Advertisement488 1936-12-14 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 Iloilo Saigon Amritsar lpoh Semarang Bangkok Karachi488 words
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Miscellaneous722 1936-12-14 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Batavia— NlßOM I 855 Music 9.00 News $.29 a.m.— 7 05 a.m.— YDA 98.68 m. I 910 Concert. and YDB 25.3 m. I 9.20 Sport commentaries. 10. "iO a.m.— 1.50 p.m —YDA 19.67 m. I9 40 Concert (contd). and YDB 25.3 m. 1° 00 Talk. 350722 words
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100 1936-12-14 12 New Process Being Perfected Developments are in view at the Jarrow galvanising works carried on by Messrs. T. W. Ward and Co.. which is the only department left operating of Palmers shipyard and works. Mr. W. I. James, the manager, is perfecting a new process100 words
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Article54 1936-12-14 12 New Motorship's Trial Trip While undergoing a trial trip recently the new motorship Cornish City went ashore in a fog off Sharpness Point, Tynemouth. The Tynemouth lifeboat went to her aid. but her services were not required. A steam tug got a rope on board and the54 words
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Article, Illustration72 1936-12-14 12 THE NEW ORIENT LINER Orcades, built as a sister ship to the Orion, for the regular service to Australia, was launched at Barrow-in-Furness on Dec. 1. High winds caused a slight mishap, when, after the launching, the stern of the liner crashed ii.-o a railway jetty, demolishing72 words
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Article470 1936-12-14 12 Notable Alterations To Shaw Saviil Steamer London. MOST shipping companies have an attachment for the names carried by their old-time famous vessels, and by changing the name of the steamer Esperance Bay to Arawa the Shaw, Saviil and Albion Co., are perpetuating an historic470 words
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Article92 1936-12-14 12 Ships alongside the r expecU-d to m Op ten No it'* '12 Main Wharf {mmmmm <:i, Delagoa Maru 18 14: Glenshiel 9: H r Empire Dock WmmmmM <..Ur 3). City oi Wellii Amagi.san Man Empire Dork <rnti-ai.,, (l| Katonß 40: Rudri West Wharf < Entrain e ■.veranda! 4:92 words
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Article129 1936-12-14 12 LINERS TO ACCOMMODATE VISITORS Empire Exhibition Proposal A suggestion l tion should charier y tm^ I overseas visitor* tion at BeHmhousl n put lorward by Ueul A D. M Innes Shaw, whei the "Corporation ol »j_» annual dinner of the Glasgow Fish. mongers' Com p. He said that when the129 words
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Article69 1936-12-14 12 CLEARANCES AT LIVERPOOL Uruguayan Consular Requirements The Uruguay have called ihe attention sul at Liverpool to tl.. imperative that ship; sent certificate ol the Chamber ol Cummer with bills oi lading latter will not cannot be cleared. In a circular son South American Line I that bills ol tificate ol69 words
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Article30 1936-12-14 12 <From Our O mwmmma Tile Nenn Kmonwmm a which is one "i t'" ni the branches is ;'V membership. 141 new mem* been admitted d year The mcnib'*: at 410.30 words
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Article168 1936-12-14 12 Unofficial Strike Of Liverpool Dockers About 100 men working at the Bram-ley-Moore Dock. Liverpool, came out on strike recently as a result of a wages dispute. Later in the day about 150 other men. engaged at the East Trafalgar Dock, ceased work in sympathy with these168 words
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Article83 1936-12-14 12 Statement By The Admiralty An official statement was issued by the Admiralty that two fires occurred at sea in the new destroyer H.M.S Hasty, now at Devonport Dockyard. "An electrical fire took place on November 12 at sea in H.M.S. Hasty, damaging her wireless installation.83 words
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Article43 1936-12-14 12 Dec. 12: Boelongan. Senang. ValenI tyn. Tohiti, Palopo, Toba. Toboali. 'Dutch); Malini 'Siam) R. C. Rickj mers (Ger>; Kola, Tilawa, Perak, Kampar. Barrgrove. Kajang. Edendale, lpoh, Malacca. Tandjong Bale!, Tandjong Pinang, Karetu (Brit). Dec. 13: Mata Hari Menestheus <Brit>; Maros, Belawan (Dut).43 words
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Advertisement474 1936-12-14 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight I EI. o.—Passage0 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOK INC. AGENTS lOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OI SIAM. 4 It 10*^ SEE CANADA f £jn# Hm-^ll Europe. Fast, through trains direct _NB_^U_uii_ iiiitfi w from ships side at vancouver in474 words
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Advertisement25 1936-12-14 12 THOSE who buy and those who sell have a common meeting ground in the Classified Columns and they do big business! jfcee press WANT ADS25 words
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Advertisement85 1936-12-14 12 HENDERSON LINE SCIILIMII Ol vUUNGi By Fortnight., Passer Sjramji Between Ranc«M.n I'" 1 Marseilles, Palma nt*i hn«un HOMEWARD S%lMN*' Port of D-emb; KEMMENDINK CH INI) WIN 1 BHAMO l i AMARAPOORA SAGAING 6 BURMA YOMA PEGU KEMMENDINE CHIN D WIN AMARAPOORA SAGAING BURMA YOMA Calls London. Through Passage Rat s85 words
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Miscellaneous456 1936-12-14 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals a r BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m Alor Star: Mon. to Fri 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and lpoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and !f pjn. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham. Tainmg and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota456 words
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Advertisement473 1936-12-14 13 r ~> Wt %u BY. P&0 and BRITISH INDIA LIN ES P. O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Dae Due Tonnare Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1936. 1937 RANPURA 17,000 Dec. 18 SOUDAN 6,500 F.b. 12 BANGALORE 6.000 Dec. 19 NALDERA 16.000 Feb. 12 RAWALPINDI 17.000 Jan. 1 RANCHI 17.000 Feb. 26473 words
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Advertisement485 1936-12-14 13 (Incorporated tn England.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. I (Incorporatea in Strait* Settlement*.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCEPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due Sails CITY O-P PITTSBURG Havre, London, Rfdam. H'burg Dec. 29 Jan. 2 CITY OF SALISBURY485 words
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Advertisement916 1936-12-14 13 i^t^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamship Co., (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co„ Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. tne China Navigation Co.,916 words
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Advertisement779 1936-12-14 14 K. P. M. OP TEN NOORT— Monday. Dec. 14. Belawan-Deli. BOTH Monday, Dec. 14. Muntok. Batavia and Cheribon. ROKAN Tuesday, Dec. 15. Bengalis. Paneh. Berombang, TanjongM Dgeidar, Tanjong-Leidong and Asa*han. VAN HIT TSZ -Wednesday. Dec. 16. Penang and Belawan-Deli. THi'OENS- Wednesday, Dec. 16. Mumok and Palembang. TOO lAN— Wednesday, Dec.779 words
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Advertisement482 1936-12-14 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. SILVERSANDAL In Port Dec. 21 Feb. 4 MS. CHINESE TRINCE Dec. 28 Jan. 4 *eb. 18 M.S. SILVERYEW Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Mar.482 words
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Advertisement589 1936-12-14 14 Q. S. K. LINE t Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires via Colombo Durb Mam Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Belgium Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar-cs-Salaam. L Marques. Dur!. E. London, P. Elizabeth and Mossel Bay Atlantic Maru (ape Town, via Mombasa, Tanga, Zan Jin zibar.589 words
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1397 1936-12-14 15 Judge's Placings Remain Unchanged RIDING HONOURS AGAIN TO MR. KENNEDY (From Our Own Correspondent) lpoh, Dec. 12. A PROTEST on the fifth event of the day featured the final day's racing of the Perak Turf Club's Skye December Meeting. Interference was alleged1,397 words
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Article353 1936-12-14 15 Com bin ed Sta tes Na rro wly Beaten (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 12. A FTER leading by five points to three Negri-Malacca were unlucky to go down by the margin of one point, in the State rugger match played here today. Singapore353 words
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Article202 1936-12-14 15 Results Of Week-End Ties The following are the results of the ties played at Hong Lim Green yesterday in the S.C.R.C. tennis tourney. Open Doubles Chong Thutt Pitt and Foo Low Wan beat Kamis and Reshty I—6. 6—4. 6—4. Chua Choon Leong and Chow Tat beat Kobayshi and202 words
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Article260 1936-12-14 15 Two Goals All In State Hockey From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Dec. 12. DENANG'S first inter-State Hockey match was played in almost torrential rain on the Hutchings School ground this evening and no definite opinion of the game can be expressed owing' to the conditions under260 words
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Article131 1936-12-14 15 Three Point Margin In Close Game The S.C.C. "B" beat the police by six points (two tries) to three (a try) on the Padang on Saturday. The home side had territorial advantage right through the match but encountered stern opposition from the Police defence, both their tries131 words
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Article33 1936-12-14 15 Sydney. Dec. 12. The doctor reports that G. O. Allen's knee is all right; rest is necessary, but it will be quite fit for the next Test match on Friday- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article, Illustration893 1936-12-14 15 ARMY TO CONTEST MALA YA CUP FINAL R. N. and R. A. F. Well Beaten On Saturday By "Knock On" THOUGH they defeated the combined R.A.F and R.N. team in their Malaya Cup rugby fixture on Saturday at Anson Road, by 18 points (three goal- and a penalty goal) toFree Press - 893 words
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Article469 1936-12-14 15 Bendemeer A. C. Beat Amicables IN the first of the two S.C.F.A. League matches played on Saturday at the Jalan Besar Stadium the Bendemeer AC, playing an improved game, beat the Amicable A A. by three &oals to one after a one-all first half The ground was469 words
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Article76 1936-12-14 15 The following are results ol Saturday's play in the S.C.R.C. lawn tennis tournament: Singles Handicap: Tan Yong Poh beat Tay Yew Teek I B, 4 6. G 1 Open Singles Championship: I. B Abed beat J D Las Cassa.s 6 0. 6 0; Dr. Haridas beat Seah Keng76 words
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1756 1936-12-14 16 Charlton Go To The Top Of First Division (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 13. BIRMINGHAM were unlucky to go down to Derby County and had the best of the play really from the start of the game. The winning goal came in the1,756 words
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251 1936-12-14 16 Ipswich, Queensland, Dec. 12. Iii|AINLY owing to an excellent in- nings ot 118 by the captain. T. j Allen a Queensland country eleven j ran up the useful score of 300 against the M.C.C. here today. The tourists had scored 31 without loss251 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-12-14 16 photo AN INCIDENT during play in the Cup match between the Army and R.N. and R.A.F. at Anson Road on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 23 words
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Article304 1936-12-14 16 Kathleen 111 Finishes First In Six-Metre Event YESTERDAY the international sixmetre class sailed the final race of the series for the Lipton Challenge Cup. The wind was light from the north and the I ebbing. Kathleen 111 skippered by F. G. Landed finished first. Finishing304 words
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Article99 1936-12-14 16 The second round ties in the F.A. Cup competition played on Saturday resulted as follows: Carlisle 4 Clapton 1 Mansfield 0 Bournemouth 3 Shildon 0 Dartford 3 Cardiff 2 Swindon 1 Lincoln 2 Oldham 3 Burton 1 Darlington 2 Ipswich 1 Spennymoor 2 Walsall 1 Yeovil Petters99 words
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Article58 1936-12-14 16 The following have accepted to play hockey for S.C.C. Ist XI vs General Hospital Recreation Club today at Tanglin. F. J. L. Mayger. P. W. F. Mills. M. F. Van Lennep. A. P. Webb, H Sardeman. W. T. Henman. A. T Aird. Lt. Jenkins. E. V. Smith. F.58 words
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Article56 1936-12-14 16 New York. Dec It. DRADIMH K defends his urld L> title against Schmeling on June :i at the Long Island Bowl The New York State Athletic Commission has stipulated that the boxers can participate i n tuning up bouts provided the> are under fifteen round*, and withReuter - 56 words
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Article132 1936-12-14 16 Fixtures For This Week THE foUovta-f are S.CRC 1. k(n teams for this week: Toda> vs. I.A. at home: Yee Cheok Wah. Shim Kah Foo, H. L Boon. Te Boon Gin. Tan Boon Soon. Fum Choo Ben^. Low Kee Pow. Gan Kee S Eu Ch< Chye, Ong Swee132 words
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Advertisement136 1936-12-14 16 TURNA MULTI-COLOUR AUTOMATIC PENCIL AN EXCELLENT GIFT INVALUABLE TO ALL BUSINESS MEN STUDENTS AND THE SERVICES Any colour instantaneously projected to the one point returns automatically by sliding the nail over the release stud. Each colour propeLs refills, which are tarried in the top are inserted in the point. The136 words
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