The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 December 1936
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Title Section14 1936-12-21 1 AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,041. KSTD. 1835 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 193 G. 10 CENTS14 words
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102 1936-12-21 1 Flies To Sianfu To See Chang HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE REBELS TO RESUME Efforts To Achieve A Peaceful Settlement Nanking, Dec. 20. pOLLOWING the failure to release (.en. (hian? Kai Shek on Saturday, attention m the Shensi crisis is now centred on the conversations openingReuter - 102 words
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Advertisement217 1936-12-21 1 (lTGDdUirns Sa>tsfflhisky v MelUr* and Fn.-rxllij Spirit y~l-"._m—X--. X *>»a--A m\— _m^ J—W—* mm _*J»»_, _ft_Vmmm_. i*_f N J^__w Tr_\m tH Tonight jjji l^ Dinner C $A \o* and c *£< K Dance f \S**" (informal) °^(f 9.30 to midnight Non-diners $1.00 XMAS NEW YEARS EVE FESTIVITIES BOOK NOW LIMITED217 words
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Advertisement235 1936-12-21 1 WGaUurns Scots fillhlsb' ii Mellow and Friendly Spirit ADELPHI HOTEL: TUESDAY SPECIAL D.NNER CONCERT CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES ADELPHI HOTEL (Dinner Dance Music on each occasion provided by D'Souza Brothers' New 10 Piece Bandf XMAS EVE Special Xmas Dinner and Ball. December 24th Crackers. Streamers. Hats. Balloons. Noisemakers. Extension235 words
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Article54 1936-12-21 1 Shanghai, Dec. 20. jl|R. WANG CHING WEI. the former Chinese Premier, who had been recuperating m Europe since last year, is expected to pass through Singapore m the early part of January on his way back to active politics m Nanking. He left Marseilles yesterday.54 words
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Article, Illustration333 1936-12-21 1 Government Holding Out In Madrid Moscow. Dec. 20. IT is semi-offieially stated that a 'pirate cruiser belonging to the Spanish Fascists on Dec. 14 fired at j and sank the Soviet ship Komsomol. The fate of the crew is being at present ascertained. "The KomsomolReuter - 333 words
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Article102 1936-12-21 1 TERRIBLE VENGEANCE BY THE FATHER Sixteen Innocent People Shot Dead Rio de Janeiro. Dec. 19. SWIFT and thorough vengeance has been wrought by a Brazilian labourer m the Monte Aprazicel district against Japanese colonists, one of whom cut off the hand of the Brazilian's ten-year-old sonReuter Wireless - 102 words
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Article91 1936-12-21 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Mongol Attempts To Break Through Defences Shanghai, Dec. 20. After a lull of six weeks, fighting broke out again around Hulanhua, near the town of Tamiau, on Friday morning when a strong detachment of Mongols led by Prince Teh made two attempts91 words
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169 1936-12-21 1 Rome, Dec. 20. ITALY'S disbelief m the "fable of perpetual peace" was voiced by Mussolini m a speech at Littoria, one of the new townships m the reclaimed Pontine Marsh, on the occasion of the inauguration of new public works. Mussolini declared that allBritish Wireless - 169 words
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Article72 1936-12-21 1 Vienna, Dec. 19. ALL appeals of film and press photographers 'to the Duke of Windsor were fruitless until today when a joint request was sent to the Duke to pose to enable cameramen to join their families for Christmas. The Duke responded promptly and promised to72 words
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Article77 1936-12-21 1 60 Per Cent. For Public Debt And Defence Paris, Dec. 19. After an all night sitting the Chamber, by 489 votes to 107, adopted the budget providing for a deficit of £45,000,000. Expenditure is estimated at £482,--574.000 and revenue at £436,853.000. The Finance Minister. M. Vincent Auriol. statedReuter Wireless - 77 words
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352 1936-12-21 1 ATROCITIES DENOUNCED BY MR. EDEN St. .Jean de Luz, Dec. 19. A CHRISTMAS truce m Northern Spain, which will lead to permanent peace arrangements and t hence to a beginning of the end of the whole civil war is theReuter Wireless - 352 words
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Article297 1936-12-21 2 Shi Chew Jit Poh - Shi Chew Jit Poh Shanghai. Dec. 20. /CONFLICTING reports regarding V/ the situation in Shensi are pouring into Nanking and Shanghai. One report states that, having rereived no news from Gen. Chiang Kui Shek. the Premier and Corr.mander-in-Chief. who is still a captive in Siuniu, capital of Shensi. the War297 words
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Article91 1936-12-21 2 Nanking. Dee. 10. With Chiang Kai Shek still a prisoner the Government is resuming s against the rebels tomorrow. While efforts will be continued to Sttnic Chiang's liberation it is emphasised that the Government does not intend to make terms with the rebels as regards policy. MrReuter - 91 words
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Article28 1936-12-21 2 Nankins. Dee. ZQ. Mrs. Shao Li Tze. wife of the Governor of Shensi. was executed by the rebels on De.- 12. according to arrivala trom Sianfu.28 words
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Article23 1936-12-21 2 Nanking. Dee. ?0. The Soviet Charge d'Atlaires called at the Foreign Office and officially denied Soviet complicity m the Shensi revolt.23 words
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Article59 1936-12-21 2 Shanghai. Dec. 20. An unconfirmed report that two large transport aeroplanes left for Sianfu from Nanking m order to bring back Chiang Kai Shek and the other captives caused great excitement and lejoictng m Shanghai. A later message states that the planes stopped at Loyang as it59 words
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Article31 1936-12-21 2 Tokio. Dec. 20. Mr. Hachiro Arita. the Foreign Minister, informed the Chinese Ambassador that Japan would disapprove nof any compromise with the pro-Cor- munist rebels m Shensi. i RenterReuter - 31 words
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Article113 1936-12-21 2 London. Dee. 19. Further doubt regarding the movements of Mr Wang Ching Wei have been created by a Genoa message stating that an eminent Chinese, travelling incognito, arrived en route to China and will probably sail m the Potsdam within a day or two. He wasReuter - 113 words
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Article134 1936-12-21 2 Hong Kong, Dec. 20. Gen. Huang Mv Sung. Chairman of the Kwangtung Government, has received a report from his representative m Nanking. Mr. Huang Chen Chiu, stating that satisfactory progress has been made to reach a compromise with the Shensi rebels by Nanking's delegates m Sianfu. capital of134 words
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Article113 1936-12-21 2 Gen. Li hoped that the Central authorities could see the wisdom of accepting the proposals ot the leaders I m Shensi and Kansu. Other reports emanating from other parts ot South China state that Gen Chiang Kwang Hal and Gen Tsai Ting Kai, leaders of the former 19th113 words
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Article684 1936-12-21 2 BIRTH CONTROL Clinics Wanted Letters To The Editor SHOULD ECONOMICS DETERMINE MORALS?— OR VICE VERSA— MAL THUS' FAR-FETCHED THEORY— MRS. SANGER MR. GANDHI —WHEN BIRTH CONTROL IS "LA WFUL —IMMORALITY AND IRRELIGION OF THE MODERN HOUSEWIFE— "DEROGATES SANCTITY OF MOTHERHOOD" To The Editor. Sir,— ln view of Mr. Tan Sim684 words
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Article204 1936-12-21 2 The following reference to the subject of birth control and the Singapore Free Press is contained m the Malaya Catholic Leader of Dec. 19. We are unable to understand how certain local contemporaries could give such prominence to the debate on Birth Control by204 words
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Article28 1936-12-21 2 Mr. M. B. Holland, of the Customs Department, Parit Buntar, is leaving for Home on furlough this week. His successor is Mr. W. H. MacLaughlin, late of Ipoh.28 words
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Article254 1936-12-21 2 Thrills Galore In "Murder By An Aristocrat A new and baffling mystery meio- 1 orama. "Murder by an Aristocrat." opened at the Pavilion yesterday, with lyle Taibot. Marguerite Churchill and Claire Dodd m tire leading roles. Produced by First National from the exciting novel by Gignon G. Eberbait254 words
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Article74 1936-12-21 2 London, Dec. If. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who have recently suffered from a slight attack of influenza but who are now making satisfactory progress, will, it they have sufficiently recovered, accompany the Royal Family party, including the King. Queen Elizabeth. Queen Mary andBritish Wireless - 74 words
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Advertisement293 1936-12-21 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. FOR SALE. RAIL TRACTOR. HUDSON FORDSON. 30 B.HP. 4 Cylinder, Petrol Paraffin. 24" gauge, lying at Pulau Tekong Besar. Applications for Tender i Forms to Commander Royal Engineers, Changi. FOR SALE. The Jungle Omnibus by Mrs. K. E. Savage-Bailey $150. Obtainable at Messrs. Kelly Walsh. John293 words
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Advertisement426 1936-12-21 2 I PERFUMES FOR XMAS GIFTS BY Caron Lentheric Chanel Houbiquant Guerlain Bourjois. Coty etc., etc. OBTAINABLE FROM > MEDICAL HALL LIMITED. Battery Road. 1 mmmmM BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd Large rcoms facing sea with own bath room H and C. and mod. san. Phone 5758426 words
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Advertisement463 1936-12-21 2 Gbe SirtjipK I Jfree iPtcss Head Office: Cecil Street Singapore Phone 5471 i_ *j tk extensions to all dep_rim„ lU Tel: "Time* Stugapure Kuala Lumpur Office: 25. Java Street. Phone: 3683. Ipoh Office: Brewster Road. Phone: 37. Penang Office: 12. Bishop Street Phone: 14;;. London Office: 40 43 Fleet Street.463 words
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Miscellaneous114 1936-12-21 2 Diary Of The Day High Water. 3.20 a.m. 8.4 ft., 3.10 p.m. 3.5 ft. Sports Rugger: P. Brani vs. Midds. at P.B. Hockey: SCC vs. Skins at Tanglin; S.R.C. vs. Colts at S.R.C: A. P.C. vs YM.C.A. at A.PC; S.C.R.C. vs C.S C. at Chinese ground. Cinemas ALHAMBRA Lady Be114 words
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679 1936-12-21 3 Ceremony In False Name POSED AS RUSSIAN PRINCE AT AGE OF 22 London, Dee. 6. A DOC I MENT which shows that Sir Basil Zaharoff, Europe's mystery man and millionaire arms king, made a secret marriage to an Englishwoman 64 years ago has come into679 words
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Article301 1936-12-21 3 Divorce Seeking London, Dec. G. IT is revealed that divorce proceedings have been started between the Earl and the Countess of Warwick. Spoken to last night on the subject, the Countess refused to make any statement. The Earl ot Warwick, who is 25. is at present m301 words
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Article144 1936-12-21 3 Girl Alleged To Have Been Taken From Home <From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Dec. 18. Speaking m low tones to the interpreter, an eight-year-old Indian Mohammedan girl told the Seremban i court today a story of how a Malaban I Mohammedan. Samsudeen. took her j away from the144 words
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Article, Illustration65 1936-12-21 3 A man named Veeravagoo was charged before Mr. J P. Biddulph m the second magistrate's court, Singapore, on Saturday with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Rajaratnam. The case was postponed to Dec. 24 lor mention. WILLIAM TAN (left), who was beaten by J. Manasseh (right) m tht65 words
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Article555 1936-12-21 3 Suicide "Only Way Out" London, Dec. 4. FVIDENCE that he was m love with the wife of a friend and was unable to suppress his feelings was given yesterday at a Paddington inquest on Captain Geoffrey Stewart Fleetwood-Nash, 53, retired naval officer and former Naval555 words
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Article44 1936-12-21 3 i Herr F. Staempfli. of Altdorf, who was skiing above Belmeten m Canton Uri, was swept away by an avalanche. Other skiers who had witnessed the accident from a distance were unable to rescue him, and his body has not yet been found. I44 words
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Article738 1936-12-21 3 j "Bluff Is Useful" I London, Dec. 5. MR. Justice Macnaghten, m the King's Bench Division, was asked to decide the question: Are bridge and poker games of skill or of chance? An action to recover money lent to pay card debts was brought by738 words
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Article30 1936-12-21 3 Dr. Walkinshaw. ol Johore. will shortly assume duties m Ipoh to fill the vacancy of Dr. Shields, who has been promoted to act for Dr O'Grady Medical Officer-in-Charge. Ipoh Hospital.30 words
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306 1936-12-21 3 Decides At Midnight Party GUESTS TOLD BY POLICE AT A CHURCH DOOR London. Dec. 4. AS guests drove up to St. Margaret's, Westminster, yesterday afternoon, for the wedding of 19-year-old Lady Cecilia Wellesley and Mr. John Smiley, policemen put their heads into the car doorways306 words
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Article613 1936-12-21 3 Singing Dolls rYS! And what a delightful variety of them and how different from the toys grandpa used to play with when a child. The evolution of the toy is very marked and what toys will be 50 years hence is beyond comprehension. Indeed, he is613 words
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Article282 1936-12-21 3 Judges' Verdict In Appeal Hy Chinese <From Our Own Correspondent! Johore Bahru, Dee. 17. "Any jury would be fully justified m convicting you." commented the Chief Justice, Mr P A McElwaine. sternly to three Chinese who appealed before him and Mr. Justice N. H P. Whitley and282 words
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Article40 1936-12-21 3 Mr l. w saarpar. o.c.pd.. atoo has been operated on ior appendicitis at the General Hospital. Batu Gajah |g making satisfactory progress Mr N B Thomas. First RaflßWClar ol Mftat Central Police Station, is at present acting as OC PD.40 words
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Advertisement163 1936-12-21 3 How to Cure PILES Simple Application Slops Pain ami Bleeding. Piles Heal Completely. Until Dr. Van Vleck's startling discovery of his Absorptive Pile Plasma, the surgeon's knife was the only cure for bad piles. But the amazing healing effect of l>r. Van Vleck's Absorptive Pile Plasma, m many thousands of163 words
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Advertisement9 1936-12-21 3 U. S. de Silva MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 17H. OlM'lltKI) l:u\|i9 words
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Article, Illustration3115 1936-12-21 4 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON Support For Cabinet's Action In King's Marriage Problem—Attempts To Foment Political Discord— Stock Exchange Stagnant— No Private Armies In Guise Of Stewards— Making The Army More ComfortableDivorce Not A Crime Revolutionary Plea In Murder Charge— Play Cards For Health London. Dec. 10. IT is. perhaps,3,115 words
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Advertisement59 1936-12-21 4 AIR CONDITIONING by CARRIER 0 J mJsSssvVjsaaV ssssssssssssf %i **^bsssWS_B^sss^W«'^ M___H tr CUMBERLAND HOTEL-LONDON One of London's newest and most modem Hotels PROVIDE IT FOR THE COMFORT OF THEIR GUESTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. SINGAPORE BRANCHES Sale Agents m Muluyu for: CARRIER BRUNSWICK INTERNATIONAL. INC nnBVIIBI^* v V B^ BS BissslS59 words
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Article, Illustration306 1936-12-21 5 < i ..MENT SOLDIKRS DEFENDING a suburban street behind a barricade of sandbags and bricks on the outskirts of Madrid. Note the varied headgear. DR ARMINDO MONTEIRO. former Minister of Foreign Affairs, who has been appointed Portuguese Ambassador m London m succession to Dr. Ruy Ennes ITiich. M. CAMILLE HALTEMPS.306 words
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Advertisement125 1936-12-21 5 Photographic copies of Free Prens local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Pi-ice 50 cents each 't^C rf BBS vraSR. j:-^/ \ST SI X. jkH Brv BWBSaB_^BwS s o: 't^yiiisf bbt &v. !"S-" <^bSSS*__k_, *_i^P"^ x->. •■^^^^^bbV~ JUms I Sf -3mmw m I B BaS SP Avv125 words
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Article429 1936-12-21 6 Briton Finds Himself In Odd Marriage Tangle ADVENTURER USED HIS NAME London, Dec. 6. TN the normal way married couples have known each other at least some weeks before being mated. In the strange case recorded here the couple met for the first time429 words
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Article108 1936-12-21 6 8.M.8.C. To Have Broadcasting Monopoly The pioneer Singapore short-wave radio station ZHI is being put off the air because the British Malayan Broadcasting Corporation's licence gives it a monopoly of broadcasting on Singapore Is.and. This is made clear m reply to an Inquiry from the Free Press,108 words
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Article60 1936-12-21 6 Expected By City At End Of April London. Dee. 11. The City anticipates that a severe shortage of rubber will be experienced *oy the end of April next year. As a result of this expected shortage it is expected that the price will steadily increase. The price of60 words
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Article304 1936-12-21 6 Gift To Captain A 23 -YEAR-OLD postbox salvaged from the shattered hulk of the famous raider Emden has been returned m Singapore to Captain W. Lohmann, commander of the third Emden, m recognition of its sentimental and patriotic value to the German nation. Bearing the name •'Emden"304 words
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Article190 1936-12-21 6 Not Registered By Medical Association (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dee. 18. An Indian named Yacob was today fined $5 by Che Osman m the third j police court, because he signed as a doctor when he had not been registered as such by ihe Medical190 words
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Article167 1936-12-21 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Dec. 17. A TIMELY step taken by the local authorities averted what might have turned out to be a riot among the opium smokers m Segamat thI Ue r^f y being observ ed as a holiday the Government retail chandu __m167 words
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Article256 1936-12-21 6 Marcher Who Tried To Force Barricade (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 19. For trying to force his way through a police barricade on the highway outside Kuala Lumpur during the march of 700 strikers from Sungei Besi mines, one of the marchers was bound over m256 words
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Article37 1936-12-21 6 The elders of Fenghua, the village near Ningpo, where Gen. Chiang Kai Shek. Prime Minister of China, was born 50 years ago. have decided to construct a road m honour of their "local boy who made good,"37 words
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293 1936-12-21 6 Likely To Cease Entirely THE likelihood of engineering activities by the Singapore Harbour Board ceasing entirely has been precipitated by the strike of 400 Chinese artisans employed m machine shops of the Board. It would have the effect of some" [ships being dherted to Netherlands293 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-12-21 6 STEVE DONOGHFE, who is going to ride for the Maharani of Baroda m India during the winter, being seen off at Victoria.22 words
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Article143 1936-12-21 6 Malays In Court c ALI bin Bakar and Mat Arif bin Samat, two Malays from Pulau Tekong. were charged before Mr. J. P. Biddulph, the second magistrate. Singapore, with housebreaking with intent to commit an offence. This case is connected with one into which a preliminary inquiry has143 words
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Article121 1936-12-21 6 Malay Alleged To Have Defrauded Soldiers Ismail bin Noor Mohamed, charged on three counts, with having cheat!ed soldiers of Tanglin and Gillman Barracks on various dates m November this year, was produced before Mr. H A Forrer m the Criminal District Court on Saturday. The accused claimed trial121 words
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400 1936-12-21 6 S.A.S. PARK TO BE TRIED AT ASSIZES Causing Death Charge CHINESE BAKER KNOCKED OVER RIDING A TRICYCLE m II fR. T. P. Cromwell, the fourth magistrate, committed S I*l S. Park, a European, on Saturday to be tried at the next Assizes on a charge of causing the death by400 words
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Article383 1936-12-21 6 Bishop Lee's Speech llffORE than 80 young men, most of whom are going to put aside school books and begin life anew, met at dinner at the G.H. Cafe m Singapore on Saturday. The Senior Cambridge Dinner of the Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, is an annual event and383 words
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Article96 1936-12-21 6 Three serious accidents occurred m Singapore on Saturday afternoon. A 13-year-old Chinese girl was seriously injured when she was knocked down m Havelock Road by a motorcycle. She was taken to hospital unconscious. A Javanese is not expected to live following a collision with a motor-car m Woodlands96 words
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Article88 1936-12-21 6 Identified At Singapore Police Station In July. 1932. the Chinrof Printers. Ltd.. was given a cheque fflf $176 to cash at t:u bank He disappeared, and M trace of him was found. On Friday monn.ig a det-vtive went up to a Chinese foreman w irking en the construction88 words
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Article68 1936-12-21 6 The following were passengers by Imperial planes: Aircraft Brisbane VIII ,m Brisbane. Darwin and N.L. arrived <**• Tuesday:— Mr Yates. Irom Brisbane. Aircraft Atalanta G-ABTI for Penang. Siam. Burma and Karachi on Wednesday:— Mr J S Quin. for Bangkok Aircraft Artemis C.-ABTJ fr** l Karachi, Burma, Siam68 words
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Advertisement68 1936-12-21 6 ONE WEEK LOCAL LEAVE SUFFICES FOR A TRIP TO THE FAIRY ISLAND BALI Wednesday: Singapore-Batavia Thursday: Batavia-Bali Friday. Saturday, Sunday: BALI Sunday evening: Bali-Sourabaya Monday: Sourabaya-Batavia Tuesday: Batavia -Singapore or Tuesday: Sourabaya-Singapore Total fare approximately $360. ONLY AEROPLANES CAN ACCOMPLISH SUCH A MARVKL M_B ONLY K.N.I.L.M. CAN OFFER YOU SUCH68 words
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Article157 1936-12-21 7 "Lady Be Careful" At The Alhambra From "dud" to "dynamite." The metamorphosis from one stage to another, provides the story of "Lady be Careful." a riotous comedy depicting the lady-killing proclivities of American sailors, which opened at the Alhambra on Saturday. Lew Ayres is very good as a157 words
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743 1936-12-21 7 To Make Non-intervention Effective As Possible London, Dec. 19. COMMENTING on the Foreign Sec- retary's speech m the Commons yesterday, the Daily Telegraph says: "Non-intervention remains the keystone of British policy with regard to the Spanish civil war. No other rational course is openBritish Wireless - 743 words
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Article395 1936-12-21 7 WEIGHTS FOR PENANG CUP MEETING I (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 19. TJANDICAPS for the first day of the Penang Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting, which begins on Saturday, Dec. 25, are as follow:— Horses, Class 1, Div. I.— furs. Eastern Knight 9 00 Beaudekin 8 10 Bestlot v395 words
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Article242 1936-12-21 7 Two Goals to One m Changi Hockey Match THE hockey match between the R.A.M.C. and the R.E. (Changi), played at Changi yesterday, resulted m a win for the Medicals by two goals to one. The winners held a territorial advantage for the best part of the game242 words
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Article134 1936-12-21 7 "Three Married Men" A Splendid Tonic "Three Married Men." the Paramount film now showing at the Capitol. Is a splendid tonic for jaded nerves and depressed feelings. Featuring Roscoe Karns. Lynne Overman. William Frawley and Mary Brian, it is a comedy-romance of the 1 first rank and bristles134 words
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Article97 1936-12-21 7 Arrives At Bangkok With Party Of 50 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 19. His Highness the Yang di Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and party of 50 arrived today. They travelled m four F.M.S.R. reserved coaches which were attached to the international express from Penang. On arrival97 words
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526 1936-12-21 7 Thrilling Hockey Display on Saturday Singapore --4: Selangor ONE of the reasons why Singapore won Saturday's hockey match was because the Selangor defence was greatly handicapped by the absence of their stalwart, G. Laßrooy, xx ho was injured m a recent match m Singapore when526 words
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Advertisement328 1936-12-21 7 I EOR TONIGHT ONLY MONDAY DEC. 21 DARDANELLA'i B XLINESE DANCERS GRAND THEATRE— NEW WORLD Tonight at 9 30 GRAND KRONCHONG NIGHT" **mm*\ Over _>0 Kronehongs JAX X KRON( HONG NIGHTINGALES meet SIMATRAN KRONCHONG SENSATION TOBING C hampion of Sumatra P XXX ENG. Padang Sensation MOLOIK. Atjeh s djago H.M.V.328 words
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Advertisement263 1936-12-21 7 A GLORIOUS TRIUMPH TO END A YEAR _B? OF UNPRECEDENTED M.G.M. SUCCESSES Jj}.-: ,^j "c AP I T oT~j _^m^_TUESDAY, DEC. 29th _^^JE* -WL j NORMA SHEARER tm\ \^^pLESLIE HOWARD L __P r H *m I The Picture of the \V^h-______Hn^ Generation fl W_______k X^ j^t *as» r^owieo ada<yiittet~ mm263 words
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Miscellaneous67 1936-12-21 7 SINGAPORE MALAY SCHOOLS EXHIBITION The Singapore Malay Schoois l' Exhibition ol work will be held at X Raja Malay Bchool <old Vie: School) on the lollowing days: Wednesday. Dee. >3: 9.00-6.00 p.m.- Open to all. Thursday. Dee. !4: 9.00—1.00 p.m. Open to ladies only 1.00—4.00 p.m. Open to all 4.00—6.0067 words
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Article46 1936-12-21 8 OEHLERS On Sunday. Dec. 20. 1936, .it No. 40. Branksome Road, Singapore. Georgians Margaret, the beloved wife of Mr. John F. Oehlers. Funeral cortege will leave the residence at 5.15 p.m. today lor the Church of the Holy r\i:nily. Interment at Bidadari later. Deeply regretted.46 words
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1085 1936-12-21 8 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1936. The "Pleasure-Loving" Straits Chinese THE problem of clerical indebtedness is one that has exercised the mind of every employer m Malaya. Most of them have a genuine concern for their employees' interests and to the remainder the debts oi their clerks sooner1,085 words
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Article600 1936-12-21 8 - PIERCE and long as the recent gales at Home seem to have been, they pale beside the contemporary descrip-' tions of the long-remembered tempest of November, 1703. Writing on Nov. 26-27 m his diary, Evelyn said of that storm: "The effects of the hurricane and tempest600 words
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Article1128 1936-12-21 8 \I/E were nearing New York and doing a smooth twenty knots. The tourists aboard were a representative slice of American life: gocd mixers and good spenders. Most ot them conformed to type. A lew ot them, especially m the bar. even reverted t 01,128 words
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Advertisement308 1936-12-21 8 How to make a"S ingle Whisky go round 44 How true said Johnnie Walker, 44 is the saying that Johnnie Walker is 4 the round whisky m the square bottle.* For 4 round has a special meaning when applied to whisky. It describes the result of the harmonious blending of308 words
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Advertisement42 1936-12-21 8 A STITCH IN TIME saves embarrassing exposure. And a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY may save you a more than embarrassing financial blow. GEINERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: 6480.42 words
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252 1936-12-21 9 MIDNIGHT MURDER IN VICTORIA STREET SHOP Aged Japan ese Stabbed Through Heart SLEEPING COMPATRIOT ARRESTED TRYING loudly for help, an elderly Japanese staggered out of a Chinese furniture shop m Victoria Street shortly before midnight on Saturday and collapsed on the five foot way, blood streaming from his body. He252 words
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340 1936-12-21 9 PICTURESQUE PROCESSION IN LONDON London. Dec. 19. LARGE crowds assembled at St. James's Palace and other points Westminster and the City of London this afternoon when, with picturesque ceremonial, the proclamation "declaring His Majesty's pleasure touching His Royal Coronation and that of340 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-12-21 9 INSPECTORS EXAMINING the scene of the tragedy m Neil Road «here a girl was knocked down ani killed by a mosquito bus. (Free Press photo25 words
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Article201 1936-12-21 9 FARMERS' FAILURE TO SUPPLY PIGS All Contractor 1937 Cancelled London. Dec. 18. Awuiu. to the failure of farmers to contract fof a sufficient number of the bacon pigs required by curers next year, difficulty has arisen m the operation of one of the principal agricultural201 words
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Article38 1936-12-21 9 Marseilles. Dec. 19. Maryse Hilsz. the French airwoman, was seriously injured when the machine m which she was attempting tc break a speed record crashed. Mile Hilsz jumped with a parachute. She broke two ribs. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article77 1936-12-21 9 Council at Buckingham Palace yesterday. He approved the proclamation of his coronation made m London today. It is announced that the King has assumed that rank of Admiral of the Fleet m His Majesty's Fleet to date from Dec. 11. The King's assumption of the Colonelcy-in-Chief of the Royal Marines,British Wireless - 77 words
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Article121 1936-12-21 9 Abbey Service To Be Held After Coronation London. Dec. 19. With Westminster Abbey still m its Coronation setting, a service for the youth of the Empire will be held there on May 19. one week after the Coronation ceremony. Over 8,000 youths between 16 and 18 years ofBritish Wireless - 121 words
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Article62 1936-12-21 9 Washington, Dec. 19. IT is reported the Administration is keeping a close watch on the trend of American commodities, with experts expressing the opinion the boom may really be under way and that a continuance of a rise m prices might well leadReuter Wireless - 62 words
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141 1936-12-21 9 Resumed After Five-Year Lapse Monrovia, Dec. 19. GREAT BRITAIN has resumed diplomatic relations with the republic of Liberia after a lapse of five years Great Britain withdrew diplomatic .recognition m 1931 as a result of the revelations of slavery contained m the report of the LeagueReuter Wireless - 141 words
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Article196 1936-12-21 9 GERMANY INTRODUCES RATIONING Shortage of Butter and Bacon 15,000,000 FORMS DISTRIBUTED Berlin, Dec. 19. IN view of the shortage of butter, fat, lard and bacon m Germany a system of rationing is to be introduced. As a preliminary 15,000.000 German families today received forms m which the number of persons196 words
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Article176 1936-12-21 9 Yesterday's Inter-State Basket Ball With Mr. Kao. the Chinese Consul- General, and Mrs. Kao among the spectators, the Singapore women basket-ball team beat the Johore women 40 points to 28. The Johore women, who were the Malayan Olympiad champions last year, put up a good show176 words
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Article52 1936-12-21 9 Buenos Aires, Dec. 19. The Pan-American peace conference took on a new aspect when moves toward clarifying and unifying the direction of economic policy on the American continent were unexpectedly discussed. A resolution repudiating war as an instrument for the settlement of conflicts was carried unanimously at the Conference.Reuter - 52 words
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109 1936-12-21 9 Ceremony To Be Broadcast By The B. B. C. The Hague. Dec. 19. CNORMOUS stands are bein_ erected at every corner to accommodate the crowds for Princess Juliana's wedding on Jan. 7. High prices are being paid for seats. The proceeds go to the reliefReuter Wireless - 109 words
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91 1936-12-21 9 COTTON STRIKE AVERTED AT LAST MINUTE London. Dec. 20. T'HE threatened cotton strike has been averted at the last minute after discussions today lasting for eleven hours. The strike notices, which would become operative on Monday, were withdrawn and the operatives will receive a Is. S'.d. per pound increase, whileReuter - 91 words
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115 1936-12-21 9 Tokio, Dec. 20. Naval circles are of the opinion that the Japanese Government are favour- > ably disposed to the British Gov- ernment's proposal to retain five over- age cruisers by invoking the escalator clause m the London Naval Treaty and it is understood thatReuter - 115 words
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Article167 1936-12-21 9 Fine Acting And Perfect Dancing On Saturday night Dja's Dardanella and the Balinese Dancers continued their notable repertoire ol dancing and acting at the New World, the evening's play being "The Regent of Bali" into which were introduced scenes of the Javanese court and court dances. Although167 words
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Advertisement38 1936-12-21 9 Telephone 1906 ATTRACTIONS I MAS EVE DINNER 52.75 NEW YEARS EVE DINNER $L%% f% l Distribution of Crackers. tlipP Balloons and Novelties on mmmmm D_ c 24th and 31st. BOXING DAY SPECIAL DINNER $2.00 BOOR YOlK TABLES NOW.38 words
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Advertisement88 1936-12-21 9 IDEAL XMAS GIFTS SILVER CIGARETTE CASES LADIES STERLING SILVER ENGINE TURNED HAND BAG ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS CIGARETTE CASE PRICES FROM $13.50 PRICE $20.00 EACH. ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. XMAS SHOPPING HOURS OPEN EVERY DAY UNTIL 5.30 PM~[ LYONS CHOCOLATES We have stocks of the following: The Famous "Crest" Mixture88 words
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Article226 1936-12-21 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 19 KI'KUKK: Steady. London Spat: 9 7 B d. lOd. Previously: 9 7 B d. lOd. April-June: 9 7 ad. lOd. Previously: 9 7 B d. lOd. July-Sept: 9 13 16d. 9 15 16d. Previously: 0 13 16d. 9 15 16d226 words
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Article69 1936-12-21 10 London Closing Quotations Dec. 19 Method Parity before Rate Pre~ Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Francs to 124.21 105» 8 105».< V.rk to 4.88 2 3 4.91 4.91 Ani>:.rdim Guilders to 12.107 8.96*4 8971 2 H Konc ..Per dollar Is. 215 16d. Is. 215 16d. Shanghai. Per69 words
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Article210 1936-12-21 10 Saturday's Singapore Quotations Dec 19 SELLING don. T.T. demand 2 4 1 16 London, demand 2 4 1 16 London. 4 months' sight 244 Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 •v York, demand 57 516 M ntreal, demand 57 3 16 Batavia. demand 104 Samarang. demand 103210 words
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Article184 1936-12-21 10 Dec. 17 18 19. American Can Com. 1134 113 111 Anu ncan Telephone and Telegraph 185' 2 1844 184 Atcheson Railroad 714 70 69 Che-peak 634 64 624 Pupont 180 1794 1754 F.re.tonc 34' 34 33 7 8 G ierul Electric 52- H 524 Sl^i (.eneral Motors184 words
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Article65 1936-12-21 10 Dec. 19 Buyers Sellers Gambier $6.50 Java 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. Sai_on Al $165 R. Siam. V\\C. No. 1 $144 Rice, Siam. W.C. No. 265 words
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Article94 1936-12-21 10 During the week ending Dec. 12. 1936, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 57,694 cases, of which: 23,573 (41 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, 954 <2 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe and 33,167 (57 per cent.) cases94 words
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Article958 1936-12-21 10 CITY CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS Effects Likely To Be Of Long Duration P. AND O. PROFITS DOUBLED (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 4. THE City, particularly the Stock Exchange, has spent a very unpleasant week. Persistent rumours of domestic constitutional difficulties created uneasiness m all markets on Dec 2. On the958 words
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99 1936-12-21 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Dec. 19, 12 o'clock noun Buyers Sellers No. I.X. R.S.S. m cases F. 0.8. Dec* 34 3 8 34 7 16 Good F.A.Q. m cases (F. 0.8. Dec." 34 3 8 34 7 16 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 34 3 8 34 299 words
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Article250 1936-12-21 10 Speculative Buying Of Pepper And Shellac London. Dec. 16. The Stock Exchange, after opening (airly active witr-« demand well spread over the market, support fell away, profit-taking reducing many earlier gains. Rubbers, however, reflected the strength of the commodity. Chinese loans again improved slightly but250 words
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Article1284 1936-12-21 10 Fraser and Co.'s List SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 1936: 1 P.M. Fraser Cos i rOTQ new telephone oH O number is now I mining Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s 5s 5s 7'^.d Asam Kumbang 30s 6d 32.s 6d xd. Austral Malay (£> 55s 56* x.d. Ayer1,284 words
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Article134 1936-12-21 10 In their daily report on the share market issued at the dose of business on Saturday Fraser and Cm. states that the price of tin locally rose 25 cents to Sllfi.so. The tin share market was again very active. There was a large turnover covering all classes134 words
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Article41 1936-12-21 10 The total amount applied lor m tenders lor 1:45.000.000 m Treasury Bills was 6 80 375,000. The average rate per cent, lor the bills at three months 18s 1 .{fid against 21s 7 41d a week ago.— British WirelessBritish Wireless - 41 words
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Article21 1936-12-21 10 Mr. H. G K( et, Superintendent ol Customs, who recently returned fiom Home leave, has been posted lor duty at Taiping21 words
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Article117 1936-12-21 11 Malay Driver On Rash Act Charge <From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Dec. 17. Mohamed Napis bin Abdul Rahman was brought before the Seremban magistrate. Mr. M J. Hayward, today and charged wth causing the death of a Chinese ricksha puller. Yaw Ah Chee. by a rash or117 words
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Article232 1936-12-21 11 The full cast of those who took part m the play and concert at Blakan Mati on Dec. 9, a report of which ap- peared m the Free Press of Dec. 12, has been received from a correspondent and is as follows: Father. Sgt. Langham. R.A.P.C.232 words
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Article13 1936-12-21 11 Mr and Ws. J. Whyte. of Ipoh wiil be spending Christmas m Borneo.13 words
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Article545 1936-12-21 11 Winning CONTRACT David Burnstine, Mcrwin 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 is particularly important to observe your partner's signals on defence and follow them. However, occasionj ally he may have only a545 words
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Article107 1936-12-21 11 Towkay's Son Dies In N.S. Hospital (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dee. 17. Master Liew Yoke Kee, the 16-year-old son of Towkay Liew Kwee Sam, president of the Negri Sembilan Hakka Club, died m the Seremban General Hospital last night. Yoke Kee was a pupil at the107 words
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Article83 1936-12-21 11 May Be Used As Sea Scout Headquarters London, Dec. 17. The Legislative Council of the Falkland Islands is to be invited to assent! to a proposal that the Royal Research Ship, Discovery, at present laid up m the East India Dock shall be handed over to the BoyBritish Wireless - 83 words
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Advertisement393 1936-12-21 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. fi of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling 0,500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve393 words
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Advertisement505 1936-12-21 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter* Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate. London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hoilo I Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang505 words
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Miscellaneous479 1936-12-21 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Batavia— NlßOM 629 a.m.— 7.05 aura.— YDA 98.68 m. and YDB 31.2 m. 19.50 a.m.— 2.20 p.m.— YDA 49.67 m. and YDB 25.3 m. -i.50 p.m. to closing YDA 98.68 m. and YDB 31.32 m Gymnastics. Recorded music. Time signal. Recorded music. 730 Opening announcement. Popular479 words
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Miscellaneous202 1936-12-21 11 Berlin— DJE, DJB, DJQ And DJA Wavelengths 16.89, 19.74. 19.63 and 31.38 metres p.m. 6.15 Opening announcement. 6.20 Light music. 7.20 News m English. 7.35 Light music 'continued). 8.20 News and economic review m German 8.35 New voices before the micro- phone. 9.20 News and economic review m English on202 words
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Article182 1936-12-21 12 Owners and Masters of Shipping are requested to keep their vessels as clear of the range as possible during the heavy and mobile gun practice, which will take place from Blakang Mati southern area) on Dec. 21 (alternative day Dec. 23) at 7 p.m. Changi 'Changi area) on182 words
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Article16 1936-12-21 12 Dec. 20: Maros (Dut j Bulan fßrit.). Dec. 21: V. der Does de Bye (Dut.).16 words
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Article315 1936-12-21 12 RIVIERAS OF THE NEW WORLD Sailings From New York To Nassau A WINTER season m the Bahamas (Nassau), the West Indies, or the many resorts on the western and southern coasts of the United States, is becoming increasingly popular judging by the rapidly growing number of British315 words
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Article112 1936-12-21 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1>: Planeius 22; Anshun, Hai Lee 20 Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3): Hong Peng 18; Antenor 14; Gewang 11: Klang. Kudat 10. Boringia 9; Teiresias 7. Empire I>ock (Entrance Gate 3): Silversandal 30; Mentor 34; Darvel112 words
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Article276 1936-12-21 12 Transfer Of Four Liners To Maritime Commission London. Dec. I. Plans for the tran.sler to the Mantime Commission ot the four remaining Government -owned lines and dissolution ol the Merchant Fleet Corpojration, the 20-year-old ship-operating agency, have bees virtually completed by the Corn' t board o! LflU states276 words
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Article53 1936-12-21 12 Freight Tariff No. 13. Palm Oil. It is notified lor information that when the current rate ot Ireight expires on Dec 31. IMS. the Btl York Linos will cease to quote tor Palm Oil m Bulk. Rates Btl Palm Oil m containers will be maintained at53 words
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154 1936-12-21 12 Pending Merger of Companies Reported It is stated that the Prince of Wales Drydock Co. (Swansea*. Ltd., are to take over control of Messrs. Palmers 'Swansea* Drydock Co.. Ltd. Both undertakings have been well employed during recent months. The Prince of Wales Drydock Co. Swansea".154 words
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Article264 1936-12-21 12 Three Men To Sail To Australia Hong Kong, Dec. 10. Three men arrived m Hong Kong on Friday on the freighter Burdwan and brought with them a converted lifeboat m which they intend to sail to Australia. The three men are Mr. Douglas Grant and the Hon. R.264 words
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314 1936-12-21 12 SINGLE-SCREW PROPULSION EXPERIMENTS Results Of National Tank Tests In a paper on "The Propulsion ot Single-Screw Vessels" read before the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders m Scotland recently. Dr. O. S Baker. 0.8.E.. described the latest series of tests at the National Tank m i research programme which has been314 words
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Article132 1936-12-21 12 An Appreciation From New Zealand A letter has been received by the general manager of the Mersey bocks and Harbour Board from a firm m New Zealand, which not only bears testimony to the shipping services from the port but also to the rapid transport facilities.132 words
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158 1936-12-21 12 Traffic For Rotterdam And Smaller Ports During the month of October. 1.072 ships (936 m October. 1935 aggregating 1.705,330 (1.501.151) tons arrived m the New Waterway for Rotterdam, and 202 vessels of 367.177 tons (195 ol 368.939 tons) arrived for the small ports m158 words
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Advertisement513 1936-12-21 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 54:53— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS: BOOKINC. \C;ENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. J B^BSBSBSBSBSBSBSBSBSB^^' V. <_ r^^X t _a "^^^aSasi k m_^mm_m_m'£^^^^_ G C&TIAdaL l Nol th A^ CrlCa--m/^mr J___^_li} Europe. Fast, through trains direct .Eaßii*^ yjrUi*513 words
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Advertisement111 1936-12-21 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamet Between Rangoon. Port Sudan, Marseilles. Palma and England HOMEWARD SMI.INt.S Port of Disembarkation Plymouth Leave Rangooa 1937. CHINDWIN Jan. 9 BHAMO Jan. 23 AMARAPOORA Feb. 6 SAGAING »b. 20 BURMA Mar 6 YOMA Mar 20 PEGU Apr. 3 KEMMENI'INE Apr 17111 words
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Miscellaneous408 1936-12-21 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals i BY TRAIN Bangkok every (Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.4 b a.m Alor Star: Mon. to Fri 7.45 ajn. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and 1 P-m. Klang, Kuala Lipis, Port Swettenham. Taiomg and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota408 words
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Advertisement465 1936-12-21 13 *tM» asj 00 I _a____r' V i E wM s I*l^^ "l ~^^w 1 fe*_pw l,n 'w 1 fetta____ a_a_________ BY. P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due n Tonnoto Spore. Tolmw s^ •BANGALORE 6.000 Dec 22 CARTHAGE 17 000 Jm "9 '-ALPINDI 1-nen t465 words
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Advertisement528 1936-12-21 13 I |M«lSlE«ipfilii _-_ig_— _a___f^^^^^l (Incorporated m England.) tEjig?jß9| ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporatea m Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCFPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Due SaUs CITY OP PITTSBTJRG Havre. London, Rtaam, H'burg Dec 29 Jan528 words
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Advertisement979 1936-12-21 13 l*?^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean Jhe Hu. Khiow si*,m.hi n r. mo«.>.._ Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Mutual The unard l While sV_r I m Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak *i_«_.J„i The Straus Steamship Co., Ltd. Th, Au™ alfan SSwT I ne* iZt me China979 words
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Advertisement770 1936-12-21 14 K. P. M. PLANCH'S -Monday. Dec. 21. Belawan-Deli. TASMAN Monday, Dec. 21. Saigon and Hong Kong HOCTMAN Monday, Dec 21. Eatavia. Mauritius. Lourenco-Marques, Durban. Las: -London. PoK-Elizabeth. Masselbay and Capetown (no earfQ will be accepted for East and South- African ports). ROKAN Tuesday. Dec. 22. Bengkalis. Paneh, Berombang. Tanjong-M-ngeidar. Tanjong-Leidong770 words
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Advertisement482 1936-12-21 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 M.S. CHINESE PRINCE Dec. 28 Jan. 4 Feb. 18 MS. SILVERYEW Jan. U Jan. 18482 words
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Advertisement647 1936-12-21 14 O. S. K. LINE t Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durban. Dec. 26 28 Ma ru Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Belgium Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar, Dec. 30 31 Dar-es-Salaam, L. Marques. Durban, E. London, P. Elizabeth and Mossel Bay t Africa Maru647 words
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630 1936-12-21 15 ENGLAND IN A MA TCH- WINNING POSITION AT SYDNEY Hammond Undefeated With 231 WILL GLOUCESTERSHIRE CHAMPION CREATE NEW RECORD? Sydney Dec 19 CONTINUING from his overnight score of 147 not out, Hammond carried on till close of play today and was still undefeated with 231 to his credit. HAMMOND TODAY.630 words
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Article35 1936-12-21 15 London, Dec. 18. Wing-Commander Sir Louis Greig, *&o partnered King George VI when. 1925, His Majesty played m the •bies championship* at Wimbledon. r en elected chairman of the All.d Lawn Tennis Club.— British *.:eiesa.35 words
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Article528 1936-12-21 15 A N interesting- series of races was held on the breakwater course on Saturday between crews from the Emden and from the R.S.Y.C. Each were represented by a four, a pair and a sculler. In the first race the Emden four got away to a good528 words
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Article616 1936-12-21 15 Negri-Malacca and Services Give Rugged Display "By KNOCK-ON" DEVOID of perhaps the finer points of the game Saturday's Malaya Cup rugger match at Anson Road between the combined Royal Air Force and Royal Navy team, and the Negri-Malacca fifteen proved to be a616 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-12-21 15 INCIDENT IN THE SINGAPORE-SELANGOR HOCKEY MATCH: C. O. Laßrooy gets the ball away from Nicky Sullivan (Singapore) and sends it up the field (Free Press photo).26 words
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Article413 1936-12-21 15 Selangor Club Win Rugger by 23 Points to Nil (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 19. DRACTICALLY fielding a Selangor Malaya Cup fifteen, the Selangor Club annexed the Rugby trophy Irom the Singapore Cricket Club m the annual match here today with a score of413 words
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Article37 1936-12-21 15 mina of the Combined Services told, but the three-quarters failed to add that little dash and thrust which might have carried them over the line —to victory— and the final whistle saw no score by either side.37 words
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1202 1936-12-21 15 HEAVY GOING AT FINAL DAY OF TAIPING SKYE MEETING DOUBLE TOTES The first double tote on races 3 and 4 paid $221 on the winning ticket. The second double tote on races 6 and 7 paid $133 on each of two tickets on the winning combination. THE BIG SWEEP The1,202 words
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Article216 1936-12-21 15 Penang Win 17 Points To Nil From Our Own Correspondent* Penan*?. Dee. I°. Penang avenged their defeat by Pe:ak lhi.s evening m a Malaya Cup Rugby match when they won by the cverwhelming margin of 17 points (cne goal, four tries* to nil Penang wen superior216 words
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Article59 1936-12-21 15 Tumut. N.S.W.. Dec. 4. A world's record is claimed for a mare on Mr. Fred Lampe'.s property at Talbingo. N.S.W. The mare is 47 years old, and has bred 33 foals the latest only I lew weeks ago. Old hands can recall nothing like this feat, and59 words
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777 1936-12-21 16 ARMY SCORE CONVINCING WIN OVER NEGRI- MALACCA State Rugger Results 18 Points to Three VISITORS LEAD BY THREE POINTS TO NIL AT HALF-TIME I 7AM ANT Negri-Malacca with the experience of a strenuous game on the previous day against the R.N. and R.A.F., battled gamely against the Army yesterday m777 words
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Article200 1936-12-21 16 Mixed Foursomes Captain's Prize THE second bi-mont. iy Mixed Four- somes Competition for December was played at Bukit Timah yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Fit. Lt. and Mrs. K. A Jackman with a net score of 33- 2 25 cards were200 words
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Article39 1936-12-21 16 Nets were up and the ground at Tanglin marked and ready for the Se-Selangor-United Services match— but neither of the teams turned up. Many spectators wended their way h'.me. The reasons for the cancellation of the match were unknown.39 words
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Article107 1936-12-21 16 The following have been selected to represent the V.M.C.A. at Hock<?y against the Asiatic Petroleum Company today at A.P.C. ground at 510 p.m.: J. Bleha. R Lyne. Sands. V. Ktlfar, Fong Lim. G L. Day, R. Eu. X Leembruggen. P Swyny, Gan Kee t and M. Armstrong. Reserves:—107 words
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1813 1936-12-21 16 SUNDERLAND'S FORTUNA TE WIN AGAINST LEEDS Arsenal Moving Up First Division Ladder (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 20. SUNDERLAND were extremely lucky to register a win against Leeds, their winning goal coming when McDougall, of Leeds, headed the ball into his own net. Ainslie scored the first and Gallacher1,813 words
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Advertisement134 1936-12-21 16 BOOKS JUST RECEIVED ?t.H Urn i° MaUy R H Bru <* Lockhart f5 50 mdi nd J >l f 0 Maurice Hindus (i 00 K*t-l.ard Burton— Explorer Hurh J. Schonfield jOO Th- Hundred *e*rs Philip Guedalla 750 Modern \\ar and Defence Reconstruction Capt J R Kennedy 700 I? My s.134 words
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Advertisement27 1936-12-21 16 __^_f_^_s^^^^^^^^^^^^_^_^_Bl__^_^_^_HWW^^^^^ ssssfssf I T* iZ _f l_f *y^ ''*\^____________f DON'T DELAY ssssJ^ss_^_P T LL CHRISTMAS DAY ORDER F. <Sc N. NOW. PHONE 5886 tHE FRASER NEAVE. LTD.27 words
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