The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 December 1936

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    17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.039. KSTD. 1835 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1936. 10 CENTS
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    GEN. CHIANG KAI SHEK STILL SAFE
    675 1 Hostage Freed With Message MR. DONALD KEEPING PREMIER COMPANY Nanking Determined To Crush Rebellion WHILE GEN. CHIANG KM SHEK IS STILL UNHARMED AN AIR OF MYSTERY SVRROUNDS HIS DETENTION BY MARSHAL CHANG HSI EH LIANG AT SIANFU, IN SIIENSI. The latest official message (accordirf:
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    Italy Denies Plotting In The Balcarics
    433 1 NEVER NEGOTIATED WITH GEN. FRANCO London, Dec. 17. THE announcement made by the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, m the House of Commons yes-i terday of the circumstances In which: Italy had given explicit assurances that the Italian Government had not rither before or
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    ANGLO-AMERICAN CO-OPERATION
    71 1 London, Dec. lti. *T*IIF Prime Minister, the Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition and the American Ambassador were present at a small informal dinner under the presidency of Sir Austen Chamberlain at the House of Commons last night at which it was decided to form a Parliamentary committee to
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    RUBBER BOOMING IN LONDON
    117 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 17. RUBBER shares are booming on the Stock Exchange, though there is an acute shortage of sterling shares. The Financial News fears that there will be a shortage of the commodity and sharply criticises the i failure of the International
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    PORTUGUESE COLONIES
    44 1 London, Dec. 17. The Foreign Secretary stated, m reply to a question m the House of Commons yesterday, that the treaties of alliance between Great Britain and Portugal contained specific reference to the defence and protection of Portu- British Wireless guese colonies.
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    RAS IMRU CAPTURED BY ITALIANS
    30 1 Rome, Dec. 17. RAS IMRU, the leader of the Abyssinian resistance to the Italians, has been captured, according to a message from Addis Ababa. Reuter
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    31 1 Forty people were killed and 100 in- jured at Leiria. Portugal, when the floor of a building at which a meeting j of the Roman Catholic Society was being held, collapsed.
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    37 1 The site for the Highlands aerodrome is chosen and clearing is m progress at Tana Rata, Cameron Highlands. It will not be long before the Perak Flying Club will be able to land machines at a rally.
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    BRITAIN'S PROGRESS TOWARDS RECOVERY
    364 1 Great Test UJ Prosperity EMPLOYMENT UP 20 PER CENT. London, Dec. 17. MR. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, In a speech at Liverpool last night, reviewed Britain's progress towards recovery. Employment, Vtlicn was the great test 01 prosperity, had m five years Increased
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      47 1 I^l *ftM,ip§ffl I Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. v Dinner and Dance w*™* -.^X^ 9-30 to midnight and Change of Programme t Carmen and Conrad C*** X with Raffles Celebrated Orchestra directed by Dan Hopkins Non-diners $1-00 Book .ow for the X«as Mew Year's Eve Festivities.
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    CLERKS AND Their Debts
    1129 2  - CLERKS AND Their Debts Letters To The Editor CIRCULAR NO. 38 MANY SUBORDINATES SAVED BY "LAST CHANCE 99 HOW MONEYLENDERS WORK —CLIQUE WITHIN GOVERNMENT— I,OOO CANDIDATES FOR COLONIAL SECRETARIAT POSTS— GO VERNMENT SER VANTS WHO HAVE BEEN DISMISSED Sin Chew Jit Poh To the Editor. Sir,— Since the inception of
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    SUIYAN INVADERS ATTACK
    151 2  -  Sin Chew Jit Poh Attempt To Recapture Pailingmiau Shanghai. Dec. 17. pRINCE Teh, comi landing a division of Mongols, a battalion of heavy artillery and ten planes, arrived m Shangtu, East Suiyuan, yesterday preparatory to launching a counter-at-tack on the Chinese positions at Taolin and Hsin^ho. Gen.
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    CHILDREN'S PARTY
    64 2 A crazy house, a ghost train, a merry-go-round and dodgems will be included m the amusements at the Singapore Rotary Club party for children of the unemployed to be held at the New World Amusement Park this afternoon. An entertainment by the Magic Circle will be given m
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    36 2 The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed the appeal of Christopher Jackson, aged 24. a Rotherham labourer against his conviction and sentence of death at Durham Assizes for the murfm of his aunt. Mrs. Harriet May Linney
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    DUTIES IMPOSED ON FOREIGN MEATS
    298 2 NOT A BURDEN ON THE CONSUMER Empire Products Allowed Free Entry London, Dec. IG. HPHE House of Commons carried by 1 205 to 123 and 213 to 123. two resolutions imposing duties of three farthings per pound on foreign meat and 1020 per cent, on
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    Yesterday's Rubber Auction
    166 2 Yesterday's Rubber Auction HPHE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1,308 th auction yesterday when there were catalogued 720,300 lbs., 321.56 tons; offered 659.624 lbs.. 294.48 tons; sold 469,714 lbs., 209.70 tons. Spot London 9%d. New York 20 16 cts. PRICKS REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per
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    EMDEN BAND
    108 2 Scores Great Success In Singapore Performances by the band of the cruiser Emden have won the enthusiastic appreciation of all who have heard them m Singapore. The band 'played on Wednesday morning at the Swimming Club and outside the Cafe iWien m Orchard Road m the evening. Last
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    CABLE TIMES
    44 2 The Eastern Extension Telegraph j Company announces that the delay on full rate telegrams from Singapore to 'London yesterday was as follows: Telegrams handed m at 5.00 p.m. '12 minutes; 5.30 p.m. 12 minutes; 6.00 p.m. 13 minutes; 6.30 p.m. three minutes.
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      393 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PARFUMERIE de CARON 10, Rue de la Paix. for particular X'mas gifts. Nuit de Noel. Affolant. N'aime/ que moi. Bellodgia. Narrisse Blanc. Tabac Blond. Fleurs de Rocaille. from MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA- FRONT KATONG GRANGE—77 Meyer Rd Large rooms facing sea with own bath room. H
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      417 2 Jfrcc press Head Oilier: Cecil Street Sinca|H»rr IMione 54 U (5 i inrs mi{k extensions to all d< rnf>u Tel: "Times" biutapwe. Kuala l.umpur Office: 25. Java Slrret. Fhonc: MM. Ipoh Office: Brewslrr Road. Thonr: T.. i Fenxnt Office: 12. Bi hop Strrrt, l\ tlAnt > Phone: 1477. i4»ndon Office:
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      125 2 Diary Of The Day High Waier 0053 am. 8.7 ft., 1201 pm. 9 9 ft. Sports Rugby: S.C.C "B" vs RE. at S.CC Soccer: Emden vs. RAF., at Seletar Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Skins, at S.C.C.; I.A. vs. SRC. at SRC; R. College vs. Midds.. at R.C.; Midds. vs. CSC. at
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    FALSE DESCRIPTION OF IMPORTS ALLEGED
    460 3 Rayons Or Mattresses? COUNSEL SAYS DECLARATION WAS ACCURATE Ft RTIIER evidence was recorded by Mr. H. A. Forrer m the Criminal District Court yesterday, m the case m which Inder Singh is charged with having made a false or misleading written statement, that nine cases
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    SEREMBAN NOTES
    43 3 «From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, Dec. 15. Goldtish and dainty little tropical fishes ol other varieties have invaded Sen. moan as the outcome of a visit hen- by Mr. Johno. or Singapore. whose displays m Birch Road. Seremhave -ttrreted much interest.
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    27 3 An American :?nnis cournament will be held at the Sungei Ujong Club on Saturday m aid of Poppy Day Funds. Prizes will be awarded to tl wi.irers.
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    BRITISH TRADE FAIR
    172 3 1937 Arrangements BY courtesy of the management, the British Trade Fair will once again be held at the Great World Amusement Park. Singapore, the opening date being Friday, Apr. 30 and the closing date Saturday, May 8. 1937, that is immediately pieced-! ing the Coronation celebrations. The
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    MADAME KHOO
    96 3 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping:, Dec. 13. The death has occurred of Madam Khoo Choon Teow. aged 84. She was one of the oldest residents m Taiping. Madam Khoo was the mother of Mi. Quah Gong Kow. Financial Secretary. State Medical and Health Office. Taiping, and also
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    NEW DANCE HALL
    48 3 From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Dec. 14. Several local residents have formed a syndicate and opened a new dance hair known as the Palladium Cabaret. Situated m central corner of the town, the dance hall is of a simple structure, but possesses an excellent floor.
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    40 3 Seremban, Dec. 15. The Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, British Resident. Negri Sembilan, who proceeds on retirement on Thursday j night was entertained at a Pahit party !at the Sungei Ujong Club. There was a large attendance of members.
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    Longer Service For Belgian Army
    265 3 Brussels, Dec. 1. THE discussion of the Bill for the reorganisation of the Army began today m Par.iament. On account of the gravity of the international situation, the Government wanted the d-bates to be short, and indicated that voting will take place tomorrow night. Lieutenant-General
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    "GREEN" PARTY
    119 3 In Honour Of Local Girl Guide A pleasant morning green party was given last we^k by the District, Commissioner of Guides for Singapore. Mrs R Bird a her residence at Good i wood Hili, with Miss Joan Cuthbe, wno is to be married this week, as the guest
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    40 3 Seremban, Dec. 15. Inehe Abu *iakar bin Bagninda, Assistant Commissioner ot Police, Seremban, proceeds on two weeks' i local leave tomorrow. During his absence, Mr. D. R. L. Picton. Mathel son, Officer m Charge, Detective Branch, will act lor him.
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    WEDDING OF LOCAL TENNIS CHAMPION
    356 3 Wise-K nox Ma triage PTRIKINGLY beautiful dresses were seen at the wedding at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday of Mr. Norman Stanley Wise, Singapore tennis champion, who is the local manager of National Employers Mutual General Insurance Association, Ltd., and Miss Joan Alice Knox, daughter of
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    27 3 photo) MR N S WISE, the Singapore tennis champion, and his bride. Miss Joan Alice Knox. after their wedding at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday evening. Free Press
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    CAR DASHES INTO ROCK
    86 3 Malay Killed I 'From Our Ow?i Correspondent Taiping, Dec. 17. A serious car accident occurred near Bukit Berapit last evening, resulting m the death of a Malay named Abdullah, age 17. It appears that five Malays were coming to Taiping m a small car which, while
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    MURDER CHARGE
    301 3 Sequel To Death Of Young Nonya (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Dec. 15. On Nov. 10, a 19 -year-old Chinese nonya. Cheah Saw Gim, the wife of Mr. Ooi On Soo, office clerk of Linden Estate Scudai. was found lying on a footpath leading to the estate
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    TANGLIN SCHOOL CONCERT
    301 3 Prize-giving Day m A CLEVER and diverting concert was given yesterday by pupils of the Tanglin Preparatory School, when the annual school display and prize presentation was held at the Tanglin Club. Among those present were Mrs. A. S. Small, the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev.
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    SEREMBAN COLLISION
    99 3 Ricksha Puller In Critical Condition <From Our Own Correspondent.! Seremban, Dec. 15. An accident tock place near the Seremban General Hospital today when a motor-car belonging to the Dato Shahbandar. of Sungei Ujong. and a ricksha came into collision. The motor-car was being driven into Seremban. while the
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    32 3 Dr. Walkinshaw, of Johore. will shortly assume duties m Ipoh to fill j the vacancy of Dr. Shields, who has !been promoted to act for Dr. O'Grady !as Medical Office-in-Charge, Ipoh Hospital.
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    CAUSING DEATH CHARGE
    176 3 Chinese Sen teneed JUDGMENT was d.-live-r-d by Mr. E E. Colman m tin- filth court yesterday m the case m which Ho Ah Teck was charged with having caused the i death of a Chinese woman by having i driven a lorry m a rash and negligent
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      270 3 STOMACH BLOWN OUT BY GAS Discomfort Ended by Chard 01 Just another sufferer from indigestion— with a difference. For when he took his troubles to his doctor, be took an advertisement sun well! When the doctor saw that it was an advertisement lor Chardox he adu^ed him to try it.
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    WOMEN'S INTERESTS
    2031 4 WOMEN 'S INTERESTS AROUND the TOWN with MIGNON LADY PRECIOUS STREAM I do not think that ever before ha\e the members oJ the Chinese community m Singapore shown such a remarkable it: merest m a stage play as they ha\f done during the pr< week m "Lady Precious Stream" which
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      251 4 NOTICE Latest fashions m Ladies Dresses, underwear Novelties, just received from Europe at most reasonable prices 320-A, Orchard Road (Upstairs) This Simple Treatment Quickly Heals ECZEMA AND OTHER SKIN ERUPTIONS The •n'aying curative powers of the gives you days of peace and comfort Cuticura treatment are due to a unique
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      106 4 vttßt v r S omc tliinp Better/ AND Something Different ENGLISH EVAPORATED MILK AT LAST ♦•SILVER MOON" is really English, made by a famous English Firm m English Meadows with English labour and capital. And well made, too It has the full wholesome creamy smoothness of English Milk with a
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    TANG LIN SCHOOL AQUATIC SPORTS
    124 5 photo). photo). pnolu). I MilttllloN I>IVIM. through a rubber belt was one of the features of the successful prize sri\ mi; telebrati .ns ut Tanglin Preparatory Srliool >r-tfi»l.i\ >t!ikii!;ster is here seen taking the plunge. Free Press at the Tanglin Preparatory school. Free Press MRS
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    MAN OF 62 JEALOUS OF GIRL OF 16?
    828 6 Suggested Motive For Death NEVER SHOWED HIMSELF IN DAYLIGHT London, Dec. 1. JEALOUSY on the part of a man of G2 over a girl of 16 was suggested by the Crown at Leeds Assizes yesterday, when the man, Andrew Anderson Bagley, was
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    PRIME MINISTER
    70 6 j.Two Weeks' Christinas Holiday In Worcestershire I London, Dec. 16. The House of Commons, which will adjourn tomorrow for the Christmas recess, wLI meet on Jan. 19. The usual weekly meeting of the Cabinet will be held today. It is expected the Prime Minister will afterwards go to
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    44 6 WORLD'S TENNIS CHAMPION, Fred Perry, who recently joined the professional ranks, is shown as he joins the ranks cf Hollywood actors, signing a contract to appear m a one-reel short subject illustrating his tennis style, while M.G.M. "ate" commentator. Pete Smith (right) will collaborate.
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    RECORD XMAS MAIL
    136 6 In K. L. M. Plane pARRYING a record load of Christmas mails K.L.M.'s new D.C.3 giant flying sleeper Ibis took off: from Amsterdam on Wednesday on: her maiden flight to the Far East. The Ibis is flying io normal schedule and is due m Singapore next Monday.
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    CHILDREN PLANNING BIG ARMAMENT PROGRAMME
    539 6 War Forecast After Christmas O EARMAMENT is the policy of the moment m Singapore's Toyland and whilst grown-ups are debating the possibility of an outbreak of war m far-off spheres their children are waiting with excited anticipation, for that zero hour on Christmas day when
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    LOCAL STRIKE
    61 6 Nc Settlement Yet Reached VO settlement has yet been reached m the strike of 850 Chinese artisans m Singapore 400 employed m the machine shops of the Sinyaifirc Harbour Board and 450 at -the works of United Engireers, Limited. The dockyard men have been out since taut Monday
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    PROTEST TO CHAIRMAN
    166 6 Members Walk Out (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Dec. 15. AT the annual meeting: of the Taiping Cantonese Association several prominent members walked out, following a disagreement with the chairman. During the recording of the votes, several members alleged that more than half of the voting papers
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    POLICE BAND
    70 6 The band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme at the Botanic Gardens at 5.30 p.m. today: March, On The Quarter Deck (Kenneth J. Allord); Overture, Story of the Overtures (arr: Aubrey Winter); American sketch, By the Swanee River tW. H Myddleton Selection. The Orchid Lionel
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    112 6 Police -Sergeant William Edwards, attached to Kennington Police Station was killed when he fell while cleaning a w.ndow m Kennington Park Road S.E. The number oi railway passenger journeys m England m August (excluding season-ticket holders* was 124.699.926. an increase of 2.329.557 or 1.9 per cent compared with August last
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    TERRITORIAL ARMY
    68 6 Big: Increase In Recruits Last Month l London, Dei. It*. During November 2,757 recruits i taken on the strength of the Territorial Army compared with 1.873 m 1 October and 1.240 m November. 1935 During the eight months April to November, 1936. the intake of recruits was 26.268.
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    RAPID PROGRESS OF IMPERIAL AIRWAYS
    324 6 Twelve Years Reviewed TWELVE years ago, when Imperial Airways started operations the company's aircraft were flying over 1,760 miles of an lines. By 1928 this figure was 2,200. Six years ago, m 1930, it had risen to 9,300 miles. Today Imperial Airways and its su»,
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    BREACH OF TRUST CHARGE
    59 6 BREACH OF TRUST CHARGE Tay Poh Teng was charged ye.ster- day morning before Mr W 0 ft m the third magistrates Court Singa- pore with the crimina! br- I Wmt or $502 as a servant The accused, who was defenM by Mr. Mark Morrison, claimed trial The case will be
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    THE QUEEN
    56 6 London. l*» i: It is officially stated tl:a! the in--1 fluenza from which I n'ueen suffering is taking 111 Her Majesty is maki:. towards recovery.— British Wireless Mr. R. Adamson. of tm K. m tary Board, and Mrs. A Ipoh on Saturday for He: on holiday. They will
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      106 6 Why risk the danger and annoyance of insects I' haven't a chance against dan- gerous insects if you use weak substitutes for FLIT. Flies, ants, bugs and mosquitoes all survive weak sprays and return later to torment you and leave the germs of illness. FLIT positively kiOs all insects. It
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      219 6 STOMACH SUFFERER DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL AS INCURABLE Now Eats Good Meals There is no need for stomach s despair of relief if they had not meg mm Brand Stomach Powder. AlmoM 1 letters arrive from one-time incurabi have been put right b> Maclean Read this letter Irom Mr J H
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      47 6 USA s; N»0 t^i i\ I V THE NINE PINS (m chonu) "WHY 1 BELIEVE HE'S GOING TO PLAY BALL WITH US!" It it reported that American farmer* are now agitating to curb rhr powert of ih# n.«# mm |K# %upr»m* Court wh+ invalidmtsd R—st*>*l»'» New Dtal.
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    RUBBER SHAREHOLDERS ARE NOW "IN CLOVER"
    832 7 Consumption Estimates Amazingly High YEARS OF PROSPERITY I LIE AHEAD j (From Our Own- Correspondent) London, Dec. 3. Ol BBER prospects, already excellent, continue IMo improve with a regularity which must 0 surely satisfy even the greediest of shareholders. ■ng favourable factors to which
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    SIKH COMPANY LOSE TO R.A.M.C.
    218 7 Twelve Points To Three At Gillman Barracks Thq rugger match between the RAM.C and the Sikh Coy. of the Middlesex regiment, played at Gillman Barracks yesterday, resulted m a win for the Medicals by 12 points <one goal, one drop goal an a try) to
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    CRICKET CLUB TEAMS
    324 7 Rugger XV To Play Selangor Club THE following have accepted to play rugger for the S.C.C. vs. Selangor Club m the annual Trophy match to be played at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. W. N. R'othery, F. P. H. Pearse, A. P. Craigie, W. T. Henman. E. M Watts,
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    POOR HOCKEY DISPLAY
    65 7 G.S.C. Beat Europeans Two Goals To Nil G.S.C 2: Europeans. 0. Scoring twice m the second half the Girls Sports Club gained a victory over the Europeans at hockey by two clear goals on the G.S.C, ground yesterday. Both teams lacked enthusiasm from the initial bully off.
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    NEGRI-MALACCA vs. ARMY
    32 7 The Army will play Negri-Malacca rugger at Anson Road stadium on Sunday. Kick off will be at 5.15 p.m. and admission charges 50 cents, 25 cents and 10 cents.
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    MANSFIELDS BEATEN.
    18 7 Paterson. Simons beat Mansfiolds by two goals to one at soccer yesterday at the Clerical Union.
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    13 7 O. C. Miller will play R. Johnson In the S.C.C. bowls championship today.
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      152 7 H\RI RAY.VS WEEK ATTRACTIONS md COLOSSAL WEEK. 7th BIG NIGHTS BALINESE DANCERS GRAND THEATRE NEW WORLD Tonight Friday. D«c. 18 for it> Jl BILEE 500 TIMES m 5 I \KS— :m Performances m Singapore "FATIMMA" Thr Raliae»e Temple Dancer) Saturday. Dec 19 DJAs Greatest Characterisation The REGENT of KEDIRI" JavaS
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      398 7 "A REMARK ARM: HIM Kree Press, yesterday "A FINE PICTI RE Morning Tribune, yesterday. TONIGHT ttff ill _^L_* Jl iJ 4| *Ml ~^^J hj~o W. S. VAN OTKE ..fUI Be sure to go along to see "Stage Struck," one of the best musical shows which has come to Singapore for
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ENGAGEMENT.
    43 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced between Richard. Leslie only son of Richard P. and the late Mrs. Pirn of Bray, County Wicklow, Irish Free State, and Thora. only daughter of P. J. and Mrs. Hutchison of Sydney, New South Wales. Australia.
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    The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1936. Why Kill ZHI?
    922 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1936. Why Kill ZHI? QROADCASTING m this country D had for so long languished m the doldrums that when, after numerous dalays, the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation took steps towards starting, it was felt that at last some of the leeway would be
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    DAY TO DAY
    151 8 Mr. H. W. Mitchell, of the Posts and Telegraphs, Ipoh, leaves this week for home on furlough. Mr. I. W. Blelloch, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Perak. leaves this week for Borneo on holiday. Mr. Pat Noone. of the Perak Museum. Taiping, has returned to Taiping after a
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    As I was Saying
    731 8 - Fwas the success of the new Prus- I sian army at Sadowa and else- i where which made the idea of army reform a live question after 1870, but < it was the courage of Cardwell backed by Gladstone and Gladstone's greatest Government which carried through
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    Suspense In The Forest
    898 8 Dominica. 8.W.1. DETWEEN the eastern ridges cominp rain hung like a mist of steam. Tree trunks stood whitely against the darkened forest. The fronds of a pain) tree quivered as though with fevef The woman put a bucket under the bamboo stem that served as pipe
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      73 8 "MANY OF OUR POLITICIANS are on the road to nowhere." grumbles a writer. But he must give them credit for one thing —they do seem to be getting there. And if you happen to be going anywhere by road, rail, sea or air don't forget to take out a 'GAFLAC"
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    ANOTHER REDUCTION IN SUEZ
    342 9 CANAL DUES Big Savings For Ships On Eastern Run HOW THE P. AND O. WILL BE AFFECTED THE board of directors of the Suez Canal Co. have decided to reduce the canal dues as from April next by Is a ton. The dues, which last July
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    237 9 100 Killed In Madrid Air Raid Madrid, Dec. 16. A WEEK'S lull, due to bad weather, was shattered by the visit a 20 huge bombers and 32 fighterplanes which bombed the west part of the city today. eminent planes drove oft the raiders, but 18
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    41 9 THK DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER (wearing a new small hat like a v, ill. prd skull-cap), as patron, with the Lord Mayor. Sir George Broadbridge. at the tea and reception of the Girls' Life Brigade at Cutlers* Hall. Warwick Lane. City, London.
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    GERMAN COLONIES
    33 9 New York, Dec. 16. Germany does not demand absolute sovereignty over her colonies, declares Dr. Schacht m an article m the magazine Foreign Affairs, supporting, Reuter 1 Germany's drive for colonies.—
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    Exchange Of Prisoners
    131 9 London. Dec. 16 Tho British Government has offered t'» use warships to effect the arrangement to be concluded between Gen md the Basque Government lor an exchange of 4.000 hostages md women .aid children, as well as others under 18 and over 60 m enemy nan Answering
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    KWANGSI MISSION
    68 9  -  Sin Chew Jit Poh Ilon/j Kong, Dec. 17. The Kwangsi military mission, headed by Gen. Tan Lian Fang, left Kwangsi for Hunan yesterday. Other members of the mission are Col. Chang Jen Mm, Col. Wang Tao Chi, Col. Liang iPen Jen, Cap. Ngai Ting Siu and two I
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    SHIPS WRECKED IN BRITISH GALE
    188 9 London, Dec. 16. STOKMY weather continues along the East Coast. Two men were drowned today when the drifter Margaret and Francis was. driven ashore m a gale off Belhelvie. Aberdeen.shire. The remaining member of the crew reached shore with the aid of a lifebelt and
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    ROYAL FAMILY
    88 9 London, Dec. 16. It is officially stated today that the Queen, who has been suffering from a j mild attack of influenza, is making very good progress and hopes to be out m a day or two. The Duke and Duchess of Glouces- j ter have also fallen
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    DEATH OF ZOO'S ONLY MALAYAN TIGRESS
    119 9 DEA TH OF ZOO'S ONLY MALAYAN TIGRESS (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 10. TfURY, the Zoo's only Malayan tigress, is dead, and no one is very sorry. That sounds harsh, but it is the sad truth that Miriam's manners were not endearing. When she wasn't snarling she was generally
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    BRITAIN TO RETAIN FIVE OVER AGE CRUISERS
    107 9 BRITAIN TO RETAIN FIVE OVER AGE CRUISERS America Agrees Will Japan? IN the House of Commons, Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, announced that Britain would officially intimate to Japan and the United States her intention to retain five over-age cruisers under Article 21 of the London Naval
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    WALES LOSING HER COAL MARKETS
    288 9 HIT BY FOREIGN SUBSIDIES "Further Losses Are Inevitable" Rugby, Dec. 16. ■yHE South Wales Trade recovery and Expansion Committee, of which Sir Robert Home is chairman, has issued a memorandum, a copy of which has been sent to tine Prime Minister. stating that no satisfactory
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    NEW CAPITAL SHIPS
    86 9 To Be Laid Down By Great Britain Next Year London. Dec. 17. The First Lord of the Admiralty informed the House of Commons yes:erday that orders are about to be placed for new machinery for H.M.S. Elizabeth and H.M.S. Valiant with the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering ~0.
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    MINERS' BALLOT
    34 9 London, Dec. 18. The result of the ballot of Scottish mineworkers on the employers' offer of a three-year wages agreement was announced today as follows: For acceptance 23,942, against 21.562. British Wireless
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    HOSPITAL FUND
    28 9 London. Dec. 16. The annual grants of the King Edward Hospital Fund for London announced today total, for the fifth year m succession. £300.000.— British Wireless
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    POWERS HAVE 12,000 WAR PLANES
    138 9 Royal Air Force Takes Fifth Place AMERICA is the world's chief air fighting Power m numbers of warplanes. Next come Japan, France, Germany, with Britain fifth. That is the opinion of Corps Commander Khripin, assistant commander ol the U.S.S.R. Air Force, speaking :n Moscow. He
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    CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN SIAM
    77 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 17. fHOLERA has reappeared m three districts m Siam. At Petchaburi, on the southern line, there arc 29 cases and 20 deaths. At Lopburi, on .In northern line, there are 13 cases and eight deaths, while m the riverine town
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    THE PREMIER
    62 9 London, l>ec. 17. The Primo Minister, who has stood the strain of the recent crisis remarkably well, left London yesterday fur Chequers, whfre he will spend the next few days and return to London on Tuesday. On the following day he will leave for his Worcestershire home, where
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    RETAIL PRICES
    44 9 London, l»r< 17. The Ministry ol Labour statistics show that on Dec. 1 the average level of retail prices was approximately 51 per cent, above the level of July. 1914. These percentages were the same as British Wireless on Oct. 31. 1936.-
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      549 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 6 p. m. Dec. 17 New York prices quoted m U.S. The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers, margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of ci denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c.
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      196 10 Dec. 14. 15. 16. American Can Com. 114% IMt 114 An erican Telephone and Telegraph 187» 2 186' 4 185% Atrheson Railroad 72 71 7 ;i 72% Chesapeak 643 8 65 65% Dupont 179V 2 180*4 180*r. Firestone 35* 4 34» 2 34»/ 4 General Electric 52
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      77 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Dec. 17, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X. R.S.S. m cases (FOB. Dec.) 33 1516 ***** Good F.A.Q m cases (FOB. Dec.) 33% 34 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 34 34 Va December 34 34 U Jan.-Maf 34 34V 8 April-JUne 34 34V&
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      192 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Dec. 17 SELLING London, T.T. demand 2|4 1116 London, demand 2|4 I|l6 London, 4 months' sight 2j4V« Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 5|16 Montreal, demand 57 3|16 Batavia. demand 104V 2 Samarang. demand 164 V 4 Calcutta, Bombay, and
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      66 10 Dec. 17 Buyers Sellers Gambler $6.50 J^va Cube 9 50 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 18.00 Black Pepper 10.00 White Pepper 18.00 Copra, sundried 9.25 Copra, mixed 8.95 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 R. Saigon Al $165 R. Siam, W.C. No. 1 $144 Rice, Siam, W.C. No.
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      202 10 By arrangement with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press Is able to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service o* commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This If the first occasion on which a newspaper published In Malaya has
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      THE COMMODITY MARKETS
      200 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 17 RUBBER: Firm. London Spot: 9 3 4 d. 9 7 4 d. Previously: 9%d. 9 3 4 d. April- June: 911 16d. 9 13 16 d. Previously: 9%d. 9 3 4 d. July-Sept.: 9 1116 d. 9 3 /4 d.
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      72 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 17 Cash £235 17s. 6d. Previously: Firm at £236 7s. 6d. Three months: £235 17s. 6d. Previously: £236 7s. 6d. New York Tin: 53 00 Previously: 53.00 Copper: Settlement: £45 17s. 6d Previously: £46. Yesterday: £7 ls. 5V 2 d. Previously:
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      Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Dec. 17
      72 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Dec. 17 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 1051s «tt New York $to 4.88 23 *Jl% 4. 1£ Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 9.093.4 j 9.01% Hong Kong Per dollar i 15" Wd. Is 2 1 16d.
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      1230 10 Fraser and Co. 's List THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 1936: 6 P.M. tfraser and Co.'s telephone number is now 5273. MINING Bayers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 5s T' 2 d Asam Kumbang 32s 34s c.d. Austral Malay 55s 56s x.d. Ayer Hltam (ss) 23s 24s
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      172 10 In their daily report on tin- share market issued at the H«»* p business yesterday, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state that tin fell locally. In spite of this drt>p tin shares continued firm through**" the day and there was free bidding for all the popular sterling a
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      TIN CONTROL
      98 10 <From Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, Dec. 17. The People's Assembly has convoked a special session to be held on Boxing Day to consider the tin restriction scheme. The Premier is leaving the capital for a 35-day tour of the Peninsula on Dec. 19 During his absence the Minister
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      20 10 Mr L A McGowan. Assistant M eountant. Federated Malay Railways, has been api>oini«<l as Revenue Accountant htfcrai Malay States Railways.
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    842 11 MASS MARRIAGES To Take Place In Singapore Local Chinese Topics BY— OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT 4 FTER months of discussion, the Chinese have now arranged practical measures for the carrying out of mass marriages at the Great World. A set of rules has also been drawn up for the convenience of
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    445 11 Winning CONTRACT David Burnstine. Merwin D. Maier, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence IT DOESN'T /VF ALL the bad habits a Bridge player can acquire, one which comes close to the top of the list
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      270 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Penang— ZHJ (Penang Wireless Society) Wavelength 49.3 metres p.m. 7.00 Opening record and day's programme. 7.05 Half an hour with Verdi. 7.30 Children's Hour. 7.55 Share report. 8.00 Talk: "Streamline," by Mr. Lionel Brent. 8.20 News. 8.25 What's On In Penang. 8.30 Recorded light music. 9.00
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      502 11 7.02 The Rutland Square and New Victoria Orchestra, from the New Victoria Cinema, Edinburgh. 7.10 'A Countryman's Diary.' 7.25 The Rutland Square and New Victoria Orch. 7.35 'Starlight.' 7.50 The 8.8.C. Dance Orchestra. 8.20 The news and announcements. 8.35 Greenwich time signal. 8.40 The second cricket Test Match: Australia vs.
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    288 12 Burnt Out Freighter For Osaka The Nora Maersk, burned out freighter which until recently was the newest and fastest member of the Maersk Line, left Hong Kong last week for Osaka m tow of the small steamer La Perouse. The Nora Maersk was practically gutted by fire some
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    CHENONCEAUX
    36 12 The mail and passenger vessel sjs. Chenonceaux from Colombo is expected to arrive tomorrow at noon and sail on the same day at 4 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Kobe. Berth: S.H.B. wharves.
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      TRADE RESTRICTIONS DEPLORED
      683 12 TRADE RESTRICTIONS DEPLORED N.Y.K. Shareholders Meeting Early This Month THE N.Y.K. Shareholders' Semi-Annual General Meeting was held m Tokio early this month. The President Mr. N. Ohtani, took the chair, and m support Of the Directors' report of accounts, etc., said m part that the net profit for the half-year
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      93 12 Ships alongside tin Wluives expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance (.ale Op ten Noort 22. Main Wharf (Entrance Ranchi 18; Sui ■tog i<; Mentor 12; Erria 10; X lawers 6. Empire Dock (Entrance 4. it. Silversandal 30. Empire Dock (Entrant < (lt Islander 46 West Wharf (Entrance <..,te
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      155 12 Shipping Company Feels Distinct Benefit During the past few months freights on the China coast have shown a marked improvement, and though at the moment there is a tendency for them to drop off slightly, it is hoped that the improvement will prove permanent. An indication of the
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      61 12 Development Of Italy's Merchant Marine Rome. The Government announced recently that they are taking over complete operation of the merchant marine. The Cabinet has approved the creation of a new financial corporation similar to the United States Shipping Board, capitalised at $45,000,000. They have also approved expenditure of
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      359 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals *J* BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m. Alor Star: Mon. to Frl.* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 51 P-™-Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham, Tainmg and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala
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      327 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Mijer. Dut., 1,127 tons, from Batavia 15, to Batavia 18. Kistna. Brit., 672 tons, from Bangkok 15, to Bangkok 19. Bulan. Brit., 442 from Malacca 16. to Penang 20. Islander. Brit.. 743 torus, from Christmas Is. 16. to Christmas Is. 19. Ranchi. Brit.. 8,849 tons, from Yokohama 16,
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    720 15 Daly Beaten In Sixth Round: Referee Intervenes London, Dec. 8. JIMMY WALSH, British lightweight champion, scored his third successive victory since the opening of the new National Sporting Club two months ago when he beat George Daly, of Blackfriars. over six rounds at the Club's
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    33 15 photo). LT. COMMANDER KRETZC HM \R and C. Dumbleton were first and sfntnd m the high jump at the athletic contest between the Govt. Services and the Emden at Jalan Besar. Free Press
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    1150 15 HOCKEY RULES DISCUSSED Correspondence Aeria's 'sliding tackle.' I am definitely of the opinion that Aeria's sliding tackle should be penalised with a penalty bully. Apart from the last para of the notes I have quoted, viz: the goalkeeper falling on or beside the ball etc.. Aeria's second letter to you
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    THE ALL BLUES ASIATIC RUGGER COMPETITION
    358 15 Unprecedented Situation Arises I n Final (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sf remban, l>rc. Hi. An unprecedented situation has arise* m tfcf All Mbm Asiatic rugger competition. The final was scheduled to be played at Seremban 01. Saturday but Penang requested Singapore, through the All
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    79 15 HPHE undermentioned have been 1 chosen to play for the Army vs. Negri-Malacca m a State match on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Anson Road Stadium: Back: Lt. Bdr. Gribble (R.A.), threequarters Cpl. Rose R.A.0.C.), Bdr. Knight (R.A.), Second-Lieut. Gudgeon (Midds.). L Bdr. Darling (R.A.), half: Lieut. Chestnutt
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    F.A. CUP MATCHES
    43 15 London, Dec. 17. The second round Cup match between Walthamstow and Exeter, previously postponed, resulted m a win for the latter team by three goals to two. In the replay match Walsall beat Yeovil by one goal to nil. Reuter
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    10 15 JOHNNY MORTELL a recent arrival m the Singapore boxing world.
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    THE NEGRI XI TO PLAY MALACCA
    148 15 <From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban, Dec. 14. Negri Scmbilan and Malacca will I meet tor the first time this year m an inter-state hockey match on Saturday at Seremban. The Negri Sembilan team are weakened by the inability ol Lieut Morris, their best player,
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    51 15 TTHE R.A.F. are fielding their strongest side for their soeeer match at Seletar today with the team from the German cruiser Emden. They will be represented by: L.A.C. Castell; L.A.C. Foster, L.A.C. Lee; L.A.C. Stott, L.A.C. Illingsworth, L.A.C. llayden; Flight Lieut. Messengerm L.A.C Lawrence, L.A.C. liollingworth, L.A.C.
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    CAN ENGLAND REPEAT BRISBANE SUCCESS AT SYDNEY?
    361 16 Worthington Dropped From England XI SECOND TEST MATCH STARTS TODAY QINCE the previous Test, cricket writers have spent their time t*' passing scathing comments on the Australian batsmen, just as they did on the M.C.C. players prior to the game. The second Test
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    293 16 England's XI will be selected from the following 12 players, says a Reuter telegram dated, Dec. 17, from Sydney. G. O. ALLEN (CAPT.) R. W. V. ROBINS W. R. HAMMOND M. LEYLAND L. E. G. AMES H. VERITY W. VOCE A. FAGG C. J. BARNETT J. HARDSTAFF J.
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    50 16 Australia's XI will be selected from the following 12 players. D. G. BRADMAN (CAPT.) C. L. BADCOCK A. G. CHIPPERFIELD J. H. FINGLETON S. J. McCABE E. L. McCORMICK W. A. OLDFIELD R. H. ROBINSON F. A. WARD M. W. S. SIEVERS W. J. O'REILLY L. P. O'BRIEN
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    EMDEN ATHLETES GIVE GOOD DISPLAY
    348 16 Yesterday's Contest With Govt. Services MEMBERS of the Emden crew pitted their athletic prowess against the Government Services at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday and came out rather well against some of the local crack runners. Emdcn's star athlete was Lieut. Ccmmander Kretzschnar who won first
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    27 16 photo) A GOVERNMENT SERVICES' COMPETITOR going over the bar m the high jump event during the athletic contest with the Emden at Jalan Besar yesterday. Free Press
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    HONG KONG INTER-PORT CRICKETER
    86 16 New Addition To Army Ranks A welcome addition to the ranks ot Army cricket next season will be the Hong Kong Inter-porter. Capt. Dudley Persse, who is now stationed with the R.A. (Blakan Mati). Captain Persse, who has only recently arrived m Singapore is a fine
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    303 16 Tomorrow's League Fixtures THE following are tomorrow's fixtures m the Home soccer leagues: ENGLISH LEAGUE— DIV. 1. Arsenal vs Chelsea. Bolton W. vs Charlton A Brentford vs Stoke C. Derby Co. vs. M ddlesbro. Everton vs. Grimsby T. Huddersfield vs. Liverpool. Manchester U vs. West Bromwich A Preston
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    COMMERCIAL CUP BADMINTON
    69 16 The Singapore Badminton Association announces that the tournament for the "Capstan Cup" (Commercial houses) will take place m January 1937 and the closing date has been extended to Dec 31 at noon. The entrance fee is $500 per team and entry forms can be obtained from the
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    23 16 pilot 1 1 LT. COMMANDER KRFTZSC HM/IR takes a flying leap m the lon* jump event at Jalan Besar > ester day. Free Press
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