The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1936
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Title Section17 1936-12-23 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.043. KSTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1936. 10 CENTS17 words
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Article522 1936-12-23 1 While Government Wages War ARE NANKING AND WIFE AT CROSS PURPOSES? Another Plane Dash To Sianfu Nanking, Dec. 22. \UITH regard to the Sianfu revolt, on the one hand members of (Jen. Chiang Kai Shek's family are desperately trying to ensure the personal safety of522 words
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Article23 1936-12-23 1 Princeton (New Jersey). Dec. 22. The death is announced of Mrs. Elsa ••in. wife of the famous scientist. Reuter Wireless.23 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-12-23 1 WRECKAGE STREWN IN FRONT of the Ministerio de Foniento m .Madrid. In foreground, workers who are filling up big hales m the road caused by bombs, are seen giving the Communist salute. S__tJ>%33 words
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Article, Illustration395 1936-12-23 1 Wang Ching Wei Calls For Unity Genoa, Dec. 22. THE former Chinese Premier. Mr. Wang Ching Wei. m a statement before his departure i for Shanghai m the Potsdam, said that during the past few years China had been struggling ln the face of internal395 words
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Article218 1936-12-23 1 AMAZING MID-AIR DRAMA IN FRANCE Woman Shoots Pilot: Steals Plane: Lands In England London, Dec. 22. rE whole of France is intrigued by an extraordinary mid-air drama yesterday when a young engineer pilot named Lallemant was found staggering around a field on the outskirts of Paris with a bullet woundReuter Wireless - 218 words
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363 1936-12-23 1 London, Dec. 22. A CONSIGNMENT of 5,000 gas masks has been dispatched from Great Britain for the Spanish Government.' It is understood that as gas masks are used for humanitarian purposes and are not included m the category of arms, thereReuter - 363 words
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Article101 1936-12-23 1 BANS SIGNED BY DUTCH PRINCESS The Hague, Dec. 21. AMID a joyful peal of bells Princess Juliana and Prince Bernard zur Lippe-Biesterfeld signed the marriage bans at the Town Hall. In accordance with the wish of Queen Wilhelmina the ceremony was regarded as a purely family affair. The event wasReuter; British Wireless - 101 words
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Article57 1936-12-23 1 London, Dec. 22. Sir Austen Chamberlain paid a tribute at Birmingham yesterday to Mr. Anthony Eden for the courageous patience and the most strenuous stand which the Foreign Secretary had taken during the tenure of his most difficult office. "He has steered us through difficulties with courage57 words
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Advertisement199 1936-12-23 1 14 1 jtBB Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. lo* x^ Dinner and Dance i m °~o 9.30 to midnight and t*^** Final Appearance of Carmen and Conrad Non -diners $1.00 XMAS NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES BOOK NOW-LIMITED ACCOMMODATION XMAS EYE SPECIAL XMAS EVE DINNER DANCE rs o_i. l. Latest199 words
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Advertisement263 1936-12-23 1 I w*W Ik. A ___T7FI I ,r£2£2a THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TODAY AT 1 P.M. AT THF ADELPHI HOTEL CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES ADELPHI HOTEL I (Dinner Dance Music on each occasion, provided h> D'Souza Brothers' New 10 Piece Band} XMAS EVE Special Xmas Dinner and Ball.263 words
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Article126 1936-12-23 2 CIVIL AIRCRAFT REGULATIONS NEW BOARD FOR REGISTRATIONS To Take Over Control From Ministry London. Dec. Tz. THE formation of the Air Registration I Board to take over the control of civil aircraft from 11 ie Air Ministry is now almost complete. The Board will have control of maintenance m anBritish Wireless - 126 words
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Article51 1936-12-23 2 Essen, Dec. 22. •TWENTY-NINE members ol the International Bible Students' Association have been sentenced from one year to two years on a charge of declining to give the Hitler salute, serve m the army or subscribe to the winter help fund Reuter Wireless Letters To TheReuter Wireless - 51 words
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Article939 1936-12-23 2 BIRTH CONTROL Clinics Wanted C. C. A. SECRETARY REPLIES TO MR. ADAIKALAM— CREDENTIALS OF THE ASSOCIATION— HAIR-SPLITTING ABOUT ETHICS— NO UNIVERSAL STANDARD —ALLEGED DANGERS OF BIRTH CONTROL MUST POOR REMAIN CELIBATE ALL THEIR LIVES? To The Editor. Sir. I have read with great interest the two letters on birth control939 words
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Article83 1936-12-23 2 Chinese Officers Decorated For Distinguished Service Shanghai. Dec. 22. All was quiet on the Suiyuan front yesterday. The Executive Yuan of Nanking has issued a mandate, conferring a Fourth Class Military Honour on Brigadier Pang Yu Pin and Fifth Class Honours on Brigadier Sun Chang Sheng. Col. Hsieh83 words
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Article36 1936-12-23 2 New Delhi, Dec. 21. A CHECK on the registers indicates the number involved m the disaster at the Poidih colliery was over 200. Small hope is entertained of any remaining alive.- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article56 1936-12-23 2 London, Dec. 22. The King has approved the following appointments m the Diplomatic service Mr. H. A. Grant Watson, Minister at Helsingfors. to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Havana; Mr. T. M. Snow, Minister at Havana to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and MinisterBritish Wireless - 56 words
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Advertisement45 1936-12-23 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MASSAGE. -<___.-. MR and MRS AKAJI, GRADUATE OF THE TOKIO MASSAGE SCHOOI MASSAGE for Sportsmen who are physically injured. treatment at moderate charges 210-2, Queen Street, SINGAPORE. VICTORIA THEATRE JAN. 13th 14th 1937 MANUELA del RIO FAMOUS SPANISH DANCER WITH HER GUITARIST AND PIANIST.45 words
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Advertisement1305 1936-12-23 2 j CLASSIFIED ADVI_RTISF_VIENTS. 1 for sale. ppir.i?i?TTTVfres. Gbe Sfnoapore I for sale. YMAS F °rTFTS tCC CeBa RAIL TRACTOR, HUDSON FORD- AJJ__L_t%o VXA_T A O SON, 30 B.H.P. 4 Cylinder, Petrol BY Head Office: CeeU^SijjSL M»W£Paraffin. 24" gauge, lying at Pulau Caron Lentheric extensions to all dep__.me_._i Tekong Besar. Applications1,305 words
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Miscellaneous128 1936-12-23 2 Diary Of Th c Day Hi,h Water, 503 a.m 8.3 ft- 5.55 p.m. 7 6 ft. Sports Rugby: Pulau Brani vs. R.A.M.C. at Tanglin SCC. vs. 9th H.B. at SCC. St. Andrew's vs. R.A.F "B" «tt Farrer Park. Hockey: SCC. vs. Midds. at S.C.C SRC vs. YM.CA at S.R.C. S.C.R.C.128 words
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Article583 1936-12-23 3 In Breach Of Trust Case COUNSEL'S PROTEST AGAINST "SCANDALOUS STATEMENT" TWO Singapore lawyers. Mr. Sze Jin Chan and Mr. H. R. S. Zehnder appeared as witnesses yesterday during the hearing of the case against Laurence Aroozoo, Lim Choo Kok and H. A. R. Paulusz, before583 words
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Article239 1936-12-23 3 44 No Evidence 'PHE appeal of Tan Kee Leong. who was convicted of negligent driving and fined $30. was allowed yesterday by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark, who quashed the conviction and sentence. Mr. S. Fung, who appeared for the appellant, said that there was no evidence of neglignce239 words
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Article211 1936-12-23 3 The Singapore monthly magazine. The Student, has embarked upon s. new venture m the form of a separate 50-cent series of paper-covered booklets ming short stories m basic and standard English. Later th series will b-.' extended to travel description, excerpts from great Enghsh literature, and other211 words
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Article192 1936-12-23 3 U. S. Expert's View London, Dec. 7. •THEODORE PAUL WRIGHT, key man m America's aeronautic brain-trust, chief designer for onefourth of the U.S. Air Force, reported "All's well for the R.A.F. on concluding yesterday his back-stage tour through plane factories m this country, France.192 words
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Article148 1936-12-23 3 Should Government Take Smaller Profits? (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 22. A proposal that m the Malacca district the Government should take a smaller proportion of the profits derived from sales of toddy, and leave more money available to lowly paid coolies was made at the annual148 words
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Article, Illustration217 1936-12-23 3 Bank Manager's Views A FIRM believer m the future economic prosperity of Siam is Mr. Ong Thye Ghee, manager of the Bangkok branch of the Oversea-Chinese Bank, who is returning to Bangkok today after a short holiday m Singapore. Mr. Ong, who has lived m Bangkok forFree Press - 217 words
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Article282 1936-12-23 3 Misadventure Verdict At Segamat Inquest 'From Our Own Correspondents Segamat, Dec. 21. A remarkable series of incidents! leading to a baby's death were related at an inquest held by Ungku Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, the Segamat magistrate, m which the verdict returned was "Death by misadventure." In the282 words
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Article229 1936-12-23 3 Local Lawyer's Son Injured In England The son of a well-knowm Singapore lawyer was injured m England last month In a motor accident m which a Cambridge University undergraduate, who had made his mark as a golfer was killed. Mr. John Francis St. John229 words
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199 1936-12-23 3 NOTED CHINESE A UTHOR IN SINGAPORE Wrote "Lady Precious Stream A diminutive, dapper Chinese with longLsh hair ill m Singapore for la few hours yesterday, on his way to Shanghai by the Lloyd Triestino I Mail liner Conte Verde He was Mr S I. Hsiung the young author of "Lady199 words
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Article345 1936-12-23 3 Handwriting Expert's Evidence ]LfR E. E. Colman m the fifth court yesterday resumed the inquiry m the case m which W. C. Thorne is charged with having driven a motor car m a rash manner and thereby caused the death ol a Malay named Puteh bin Kassim345 words
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Article73 1936-12-23 3 From Our Own Conespondenti Seremban, Dee. 21. The Rev. Burr Baughman officiated at the marriage here of Mr Fong Vat Peng, of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, Seremban and Miss Foong Hon Meng. a teacher m the Beng Sin School. Kuala Kubu Bahru. Mr. Ng Chee Yew was73 words
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Article155 1936-12-23 3 Alleged Thefts By Kurasian Youth From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 21. "I don't remember committing any of these crimes.*' said J B Howe, a Eurasian youth, when h<> appeared before Mr C. H Daker.. m the KuaU Lumpur Police Court today, charged with six offences155 words
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Article109 1936-12-23 3 Hut Leaves Them In Building After opening a sale m the office cf the Overseas Assuranc Corporation Ltd m the Chin.; bank building. Singapore, last night, a thief took out 1.000 Straits Trading Company shares worth over $27,000 and then left them m the lavatory of the109 words
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Advertisement75 1936-12-23 3 _S«2i_S__PiJr_»Cft ...for Roomy-Comfortable 4-seater TAXIS «f 20 cfs. per mile- the same rate applies for one or four g Careful and courteous driver, will take you speeddy to your destmauon Pay only according to the speedometer^ 20 cents for the first mile or part. 10 cents for every 1/2 mdc75 words
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Advertisement38 1936-12-23 3 HOME FOR THE CORONATION VIA THE CAPE AND BACK VIA SUEZ OR VICE VERSA ROUND TRIP FARE: Ist Class (AFTER JANUARY Ist 1936) From £161.13.9 FOR DETAILED INFORMATION PI.EASE APPLY TO: X.P.M. LINE, 1 Finlayson Green, Tel. 545138 words
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Article, Illustration2467 1936-12-23 4 New Service To Africa 15J22J Metres Achievement Of "SiTamtoapkere" Flight High/lying Monoplanes Real Commercial Aviation Record Of Biplane Fleet Eight Aeroplanes Fly 6MOOMOO Miles Triumph Of Audacious Design Training Canadian Flyers Fast Monoplane For Toronto Club A Progressive Organisation. London, Dec. 8 OFFICIAL notification that2,467 words
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Article196 1936-12-23 4 Now Sleeps Like a Top Thanks to Kruschen This man v: ed to pass night after arath hardly a wink oi sloop. All Urn n medics he tried failed to help hen. until be started t.ikmp a daily dos- of Kru That was v. hat196 words
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Article190 1936-12-23 4 The wi w Dut.-:. plan Arrived fn m Europe, m Xl II Dec. 10: Mr Ferdinand Kelser. Left lor NEI oy KLM i [k o Dec 11 Mr Boos B \V P W.lterbeek. Mr W H L D:to. Arrived irom NEI by Xl Ll a D c190 words
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Advertisement12 1936-12-23 4 the sure way uf 'building-up' a tiuy K.&MBI I'D lt.,v 2«>|. BOMim12 words
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Article, Illustration236 1936-12-23 5 GKrAI CELEBRATIONS took place recently, when with the crandeur g| dignified pageantry and ceremonial. His Excellency the Viceroy of India. Lord Linlithgow, invested His Highness the Maharajah of Gwalioi (George Juvajl Rao Seiudia) with full ruling powers on coming of > 4 age over one ot the most famous of236 words
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Advertisement60 1936-12-23 5 Prime Quality V \4EWS J LAMB \_-__-X FROM THE BEST PASTURES OF VICTORIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES. THE LAMBS IMPORTED BY US ARE SPFCIALLY SELECTED BY EXPERT GRADE A3. TENDER JOINTS OF EXCELLENT QUALITY AND FLAVOUR. SADDLES. SHOULDERS. LEGS. CUTLETS. ETC. -~___r_~ -"^_S^r~ r ~Z\ C X ____L_* ___pß_h i60 words
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Article266 1936-12-23 6 Night Struggle With Woman MURDER CONVICTION AT MANCHESTER ASSIZES London, Dec. 9. GEORGE ROYLE. aged twenty-six, found guilty of the murder of Mrs. Mary Holden and sentenced to death at Manchester Assizes yesterday, described how m a night struggle with the woman he tried266 words
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Article647 1936-12-23 6 Large Attendance At Funeral The death tc-ok place at her residence No. 40. Branksome Road. Singapore, on Sunday afternoon, after a very short illness of Mrs. Georgiana Margaret Oehlers. wife ot Mr. John F. Oehlers of Singapore. Mrs. Oehlers was 63 years old on Saturday647 words
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Article76 1936-12-23 6 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21. While his friend was Dathing m the Gombak River at the 8 l 2 mile yesterday, a Javanese named Said bin Haji Abdullah went off for a joy ride on his friend's motor-cycle. Said collided with a corner stone while76 words
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Article122 1936-12-23 6 An improvement to the 14th mil. waterfall at Cameron Highlands was mentioned at a recent meeting nl the Cameron Highlands Society. It was stated that the Forestry Department oad cleared the north oank of iungle ihus improving the view of the waterfall The society had suggested to the122 words
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Article81 1936-12-23 6 Future Of Crystal Palace COMMITTEE TO DECIDE London, Dec. 4. TTHE trustees of the Crystal Palace decided at a meeting yesterday to appoint a committee of 12 to consider and report upon its future following the fire on Monday. Sir George Truscott, who presided at the meeting, which was held81 words
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Article79 1936-12-23 6 Increase m Quota AS from Feb. 1, 1937. the quota for Chinese immigrants to Malaya will be increased from 4.ooU— the figure fixed since 1934— to 0.000. This increase of 1.000 was proclaimed m a notification issued by H.E. the Governor on Monday. It is generally anticipated79 words
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Article68 1936-12-23 6 Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21. There was a large attendance at the opening of the fv.etro Cabaret and Grill, Brickfields. Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday when the new dance floor was opened to the public. The building ie well arranged and the grill rooms are upstairs, overlooking the floor.68 words
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Article190 1936-12-23 6 Presented To Taiping Police (From Our Own Correspondent* Taiping, Dec. If. Long service medals were presented today to eleven members ot r,ne Taiping Police Force by the Hon. the British Resident, Perak. Mr G Cator. The presentation was made at j the Esplanade, where Mr. Cator was190 words
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419 1936-12-23 6 Hylam Gets Ten Yea rs (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 20. CHARGED with the murder of a seven-year-old girl, Bek Bok Lan, at Hylam Kong or the night of Oct. 26, Lim Hong Hai was today sentenced to ten years' imprisonment419 words
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Article248 1936-12-23 6 Private Sentenced REMARKING that had he been con*^vinced beyond any shadow of doubt that it was Gormley who struct: Eacha Singh, he would not have hesitated m ordering a flogging, Mr J P. Biddulph. the secnd magistrate. Singapore, yesterday sentenced James Joseph Gormley. a private of the248 words
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Article44 1936-12-23 6 Christmas trees are now being cut Ln Canada and are being dispatched by the Canadian National Railways to the United States. Last year 3,573.642 trees were cut m Nova Scotia. New Brunswick, and Quebec, and approximately 714.000 were sent to New York alone. I44 words
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Article, Illustration39 1936-12-23 6 WITH HER WINGS removed the British Aeronca-J.A.P. light aeroplane imported for stock by Messrs. Lyons Motors Ltd., leaves the R.S.F.C. hangar on her way to Seletar where she will undergo tests. She was towed out by the R.S.F.C. lorry.39 words
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Article423 1936-12-23 6 Questions To Sir John Bagnall SIR John Bagnall, managing director of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd., presiding at the general meeting of the company on Monday, was asked questions by a shareholder on the subject of the $100,000 house for the President of the Singapore Municipality. Before congratulating423 words
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Article126 1936-12-23 6 Shipments In China In Case Of War? Rice, staple lood ci millions m Malaya, is becoming dearer day by day. Wholesale prices have risen nearly $20 per 40 pieuls during the past week; yesterday's price showed an advance ol $6 First quality Siam noe is quoted at $220126 words
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Article24 1936-12-23 6 A body which it is thoush? may br that ot an Englishman was wMMai the shore at Le Cog. about six rriJes from Ostend.24 words
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Article295 1936-12-23 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 22. THE Rt. Hon. Mr. V. S. Srinivasa 1 Sastri, P.C, C.H., LL.D., and Mr. G. S. Bozman 1.C.5., of the Government oi India deputation |who are touring Malaya on an inquiry into labour conditions, arrived here by road295 words
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Advertisement49 1936-12-23 6 MarcovitcK llfcfc tttfe 9/m Qtcu? STANDARD SIZE ':%0 < _fi&________j MM __r j*->. *5K* g ___.lsll_l_^_l^___P^.i ______t______S______s. r ___y_S-____a__jF_» 1 v_y rS%¥fwi St__*v 'f^f^^4Sj_^__'S__? ,_2__? W? v^ !^_____i___il__ ______Rl^__Hl99__e .SaSS^is ____________bS__H_t^ '<%&*s%s& Mmfi^mWiatiaTur War ___a^ M ia^_i_____i^^R___l. ______N_ _____B^ .-'i'--'.^. _BSH__________&^_il__^^*i__E__lt << __fi__P_9_S___ _Sr r i- .sl^SSt"^^.! m ,wm WJtJk49 words
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Article, Illustration268 1936-12-23 7 Candidates For Municipal Nomination 'ii.lE following letter has been reed from Mr O. R S. Bateman, dent of the Straits Settlements ,apore> Association. ai: be obliged ii you will allow jrt.s* of your columns to to the notice of tne members Straits SettlementsFree Press - 268 words
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186 1936-12-23 7 PREVENTING CURRENCY IN FLA TION Washington, Dec. 21. A FAR-REACHING programme to prevent imports of foreign capital from disturbing the United States' domestic economy has been adopted by the Treasury Department. It is officially announced that gold purchases will be sterilised m an inactiveReuter - 186 words
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Article142 1936-12-23 7 Hoy Singing Wonder Makes Screen History •Let's Sing Again." an RKO. release now showing at the Alhambra. brings to th? screen a little child wonder. Bobby Breen. I He makes screen history with his ringing. Never m recent times have cinema goers been fortunate enough to hear a142 words
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Article186 1936-12-23 7 Enrolled As Advocate And Solicitor Mr Richard C. H. Lim was admitted and enrolled as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court. Straits Settle-' ment* yesterday by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark. Mr. John Laycock. appearing on behalf of the applicant, drew his lord- ship's186 words
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Article441 1936-12-23 7 PAVING THE WAY TO RECOGNITION? BRITISH LEGATION IN ABYSSINIA Reduced To Status Of A Consulate-General Rome, Dec. 21. TTHE British and French decisions to convert their AEdis Ababa Legations into consulates is warmly welcomed as tantamount to a de facto recognition Of Italian sovereignty m Abyssinia, j paving the way441 words
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Article259 1936-12-23 7 Film Of Abdication And "Swing Time" It is likely that after being splendidly I mtertained by the present programme it the Capitol, you will remember most /ividly— and retain a memory for long after— the few short reels m Gaumont British newsreel of the abdication oi King Edward259 words
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Article12 1936-12-23 7 Mr. Tom Storey, of Singapore is on a business visit to Ipoh.12 words
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Advertisement287 1936-12-23 7 HERE'S SOMETHING NEW IN ENTERTAINMENT! Opening PAVILION TONIGHT 6.15-9.15 A dozen glamorous women trembled when this movie idol talked his love secrets uncover the scandals and heartaches of I movieland's street of success^ j aBE BJLr __k t_S^ "*^f__3_L ____F^*__r "T -_Pp^^ _I^_________^^_______ >£$"f ___Sa_L 4. a__ MiWa _D_lPr __„_f__r287 words
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Advertisement239 1936-12-23 7 For the first time > on the screen wur mi ng drama ay. HENRY ARMETTA George Houston Vivienne Osborne __tM.e Cantor says: "There Is ae> one on the screen, of any age. with a greater personality." TODAY 3.15 6.15 and 2.15 ILHAEVIBRA I— l __»N____-______-_-___-The KINO and QIEEN of RHYTHM239 words
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56 1936-12-23 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE SILVER WEDDING. CRAWFORD-McLEAN.—On Saturday. Dec. 23. 1911. at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, by the Rev. W Runciman, M.A.. 8.D.. George Whyte Crawford. M.P.S.. manager. The Pharmacy, and Lecturer m Pharmacy, The Straits and F.M.S Medical School, to Agnes Campbell iLilyi eider daughter ot John Robertson McLean. Bellahouston, Glasgow.56 words
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1024 1936-12-23 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1936. Malaya s Domestic Tin Policy AT one period of the expiring tin restriction agreement there was a considerable body of discontent among Malayan miners, who felt that they had to shoulder a greater burden than the other signatories while, m addition to1,024 words
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Article48 1936-12-23 8 Mr. Justice Pedlow has arrived m Seremban and taken up duties as resident Judge. Major H. S. J. Lloyd has been appointed Supervisor of Export Duties m .harge of Prai Collection Station. Mr. H. North-Hunt, M.C.S. has been appointed to officiate as RegistrarSeneral of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S48 words
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Article724 1936-12-23 8 WITHOUT exactly calling for a cele- 1 bration. we may note the jubilee I of one of the most efficient of mankillers. If Nordenfelt. like Maxim, had written his reminiscences, we might have known just when the maWhm Maxim chine-gun was invented, but m the >724 words
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Article1157 1936-12-23 8 KIF I bin ast me pore mother to send me to second'ry school she'd ha* fetched me sech a box o' th' ear th' svall'd ha' gi'ed me another," said Aunt Priscilla. "an' she bin dead an' gone :his twenty year an' more." "There worn't sech schools then, vhat1,157 words
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Advertisement287 1936-12-23 8 i||k BLUE '^^i^T Curacao t< j___L_Ps^^^^^ I The latest of Bols fine Liqueurs. CALDBECK 5. r m-^__. v- |TW--T~~~^**'**^**~**"^^~*"*'* VISIT CAIRO DURING YOUR HOMEWARD JOURNEY When time permits Cox Kings irr.: bar! frlps by car from Suez connecting with The ..termer at Port Said. For further particulars apply to PATERSON,287 words
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Advertisement63 1936-12-23 8 "WHEN THE FIRST CHILD born to a couple is a girl, it is often followed by a boy," claims a statistician. Especially when it grows up. What is quite certain is that "GAFLAC" FIRE and BURGLARY POLICIES are conducive to happiness m the home. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE63 words
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498 1936-12-23 9 ENORMOUS GROWTH OF JAPANESE SHIPPING Lavish State Subsidies Responsible SHRINKAGE OF BRITISH MERCHANT NAVY TiHE disclosures regarding the encroachment on British interests by Japan's heavily subsidised mercantile marine, made recently by the Hon. Alexander Shaw at the general meeting of the P. and 0. Company, are fully borne out by498 words
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Article, Illustration40 1936-12-23 9 WITH THOUSANDS OF REVELLERS m gay fancy dress. Lady Malcolms annual Servants* Ball was held at the Royal Albert Hall London, m aid of the West End Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Lady Malcolm meets some of the fancy -dressed dancers.40 words
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683 1936-12-23 9 SEQUEL TO TRAGEDY ON DUTCH ISLAND IP HE following human story icith a moral has been sent to the Free Press by the Singapore Anti-Opium Clinic, which, vouches for The accuracy of all the details. The CliJiic is doing wonderful ivork683 words
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Article70 1936-12-23 9 Moscow, Dec. 22. piFTEEN hundred wives of Red Army officers will participate m their first national congress opening at tho Kremlin tonight under tne presidency of Stalin to discuss the organisation of a women's auxiliary Red Army. It is reported that among the officers' wives70 words
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Article63 1936-12-23 9 Washington, Dec. 22. An increase of 20.000 officers and men for the regular army m the United States bringing the full legal establishment to 180.000 by June 30 next is recommended by War Secretary Woodring who declares that m the light of present wcrid conditions the UnitedReuter Wireless - 63 words
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Article29 1936-12-23 9 Rome, Dec. 22. An official decree compels all builders of dwelling houses m future to provide adequately protected air raid shelter for the occupants.— Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 29 words
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Article68 1936-12-23 9 Why It Cannot Adhere To The Monetary Agreement Athens, Dec. 22. A conference of governors of central banks m the Balkan Entente countries. Greece, Yugoslavia. Rumania and Turkey, has issued a communique stating they could not adhere to the Anglo-Franco-American monetary agreement and urging definite stabilisation of theReuter - 68 words
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Article44 1936-12-23 9 London, Dec. 22. rE Milan Correspondent of the Financial Times wires that it is understood the Chinese Government has appointed Signor Alberto de Stefani, the ex-Italian Finance Minister, as its Financial Adviser. He is proceeding to China shortly.- ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article57 1936-12-23 9 Paris, Dee. 22. A demand that the Franco-Soviet Pact be denounced was unanimously passed at a huge meeting of the French "Social" (Fascist) Party. The meeting also adopted a resolution that France should maintain the strictest neutrality m Spain and turn her efforts to reconstitution of the StresaReuter Wireless - 57 words
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Article69 1936-12-23 9 Vatican City, Dec. 22. The Pope's broadcast on Thursday at 11.30 a.m. G.M.T. is expected to replace his Christmas Eve address to the Cardinals and diplomats, which has been cancelled owing to his illness. The Vatican today denies alarmist reports of the Pope's health, current over the week-end.69 words
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Article29 1936-12-23 9 Rome, Dec. 23. THE pope's broadcast will be on 19.84 metres. Translations m English and other languages will follow but the times are not yet known. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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139 1936-12-23 9 Rome, Dec. 21. AN Anglo-Italian Mediterranean is j expected to be reached before the end of the year which diplomatic cir- cles refer to as a Christmas present I for the two Governments. The agreement will probably take the form of an exchange of notes givIngReuter Wireless - 139 words
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Article, Illustration468 1936-12-23 9 Loud Praise For His Latest Benefaction London, Dec. 22. LORD NUFFIELD'S noble gilt of £2,000.000 to the three special areas South Wales, Durham and Tyneside. Cumberland and Scotland has taken the press and public completely by surprise. This vast sum is placed m the handsBritish Wireless - 468 words
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Article35 1936-12-23 9 Oslo, Dec. 22. IT is learned authoritatively that as Trotsky's permit to stay m Norway is not being renewed he is leaving within a fortnight for Mexico, where he reside.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement69 1936-12-23 9 _l^_____ v >_j_B_P^ __T^ SPECIAL X'MAS EVE OIHHER DEC. 24th $2.75 Hors D'Oeuvre Varies Clear Turtle Soup Boiled Fresh Salmon. Hollandoise Sauce Grilled Tournedos Rossini Roast Stuffed Turkey Ham Iced Asparagus and Mayonnaise Mince Pies XMAS Pudding, Brandy Sauce Peach Melba, Fancy Desert. Cafe. Distribution of Crackers. kDpp Balloons and69 words
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Advertisement98 1936-12-23 9 IDEAL XMAS GIFTS »-^^---__-__-w___-»?T-___________r-». i fr E ISN/ffi' f^j* ________________E___H___ |^_> 1 I 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. f XMAS SHOPPIN6 HOURS OPEN EVERY DAY UNTIL 530 P.M. jg98 words
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207 1936-12-23 10 jjLAST NIGHT'S QUOTATIONS By arrangement with the Exchange Telegraph Company, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to offer to its readers this complete and reliable service of commercial news from London, New York and other centres. This is the first occasion on which a207 words
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555 1936-12-23 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 6 p. m. Dec. 22 New York prices quoted in U.S. The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers, margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of 1 1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5555 words
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Article205 1936-12-23 10 Dec. 18. 19. IL ican Can. Com. 113 111 112 4 American Telephone and T- >-raph 184' L 184 180 At* heson Railroad 70 69 67 2 Clwtapni 64 62'_> 6i 7 8 Dupont 179> L 11S% 172% DC 34 33 8 32S General Electric 52* 4205 words
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84 1936-12-23 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Dec. 22, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX. ft.S.S". m cases <F. 0.8. Dec.) 3414 34% Good F.A.Q. m cases <FO.B> 34 316 34 516 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 34l 4 34% January 34 4 34 3 8 Jan.-Mar. 3434 343 884 words
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Article66 1936-12-23 10 Dec. 22 Buyers Sellers Gambler $6.50 Java Cube 9 50 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 18.50 Black Pepper 10.00 White Pepper 18.00 Cppra. mixed 8.85 Copra, sundried 9.15 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 R. Saigon Al $165 R. Siam. W.C. No. 1 $144 Rice, Siam. W.C. No.66 words
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186 1936-12-23 10 RCKBFR: Steady. London Spot: 9%d. lOd. Previously: 9%d. lOd. April-June: 9 13 16d. 9 15 16d. Previously: 9 13 16d. 9 15 lGd. July-Sept.: 9%d. 9 13 16d. Previously: 9%d. 97 B d. Oct -Dec: 911 16d. 913 16d. Previously:186 words
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73 1936-12-23 10 THE METAL MARKETS From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 22 Tin: Steady. Cash: £233 2s. 6d. Previously: Dull at £233 2s. 6d. Three months: £233 2.s 6d. Previously: £233 2s. 6d. New York Tin: 52.00. Previously: 52.00. Copper: Settlement: £47 15s. Previously: £47 2s. 6d. Gold: Yesterday: £7 ls. 7d.73 words
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77 1936-12-23 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Dec. 22 Method of Par^y before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 105> 8 105' 1 New York to 4.88 2 3 4.91 4 4.90 7 8 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 8.97 4 8.96' 4 Hong Kong Per dollar Is.77 words
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188 1936-12-23 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RATES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Dec. 22 London T.T. 2j4 1,16 London, demand 24 1 16 London, 4 months* sight 2 4> c Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 574 Montreal, demand 571/3 Batavia, demand 103 Samarang, demand 103% Calcutta, Bombay, and Rangoon, demand 154% Madras.188 words
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1287 1936-12-23 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser and Co.'s List TUESDAY, DEC. 22, 1936: 6 P.M. Fraser Co's r<%n<> new telephone OLilO number is now MINING Buyers Sellers. Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 5s 7 l .*d Asam Kumbang 31s 6d 33s 6d Austral Malay 55s 56> x.d. iAyer Hitam (ss> 23^1,287 words
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Article214 1936-12-23 10 In their daily report on the share market issued at the < h>se of business yesterday. Messrs. Fraser and Co. state that the local price of tin fell 67 cents. The sterling section of the tin share market was quiet but very steady throughout the day. Loial214 words
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Article83 1936-12-23 10 London, Dec. 21. The Stock Exchange ruled quiet, a )re-holiday market, but there were ome good features, notably Cables and Vireless issues on the record November raffle index. Rubbers were rather dull but textiles reflected the improved labour situ Wheat, alter declining on lack at support coupled withReuter Wireless - 83 words
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Article237 1936-12-23 11 Illustrated In Special Number Of The Sphere Seldom have the beauties and resources of Malaya received such advantangeous prominence m a London publication as m the special Orient Section of The Spnere. coDies of which have just reached Singapore. In a 33-page supplement to Its issue 01237 words
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Article130 1936-12-23 11 Twenty-Three Recitals Given During Year Members of the Singapore Gramophone Society have completed a remarkably successful year, during which 23 recitals have been given, covering a wide range of music. The programmes have included several Bach and Beethoven concertos. Wagnerian operas, and the works of more than 25130 words
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Article135 1936-12-23 11 Fine And Imprisonment For Malay (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 20. "If the complainant is prepared to swear by cutting a cock's head. I am willing to go to gaol lor any length of time." said a Malay. Zakaria. when charged yesterday before the Seremban magistrate with135 words
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Article43 1936-12-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Bee. 18. Inche Abdul Hamid bin Mustapha. Deputy Public Prosecutor. Johore. will act as First Magistrate. Muar. m place of Inche Mohamud bin Mohamed Shah, who is shortly proceeding on long leave, m addition to his own work.43 words
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Article202 1936-12-23 11 APOSTLE OF MORMONS Mayfair's Welcome London, Dec. 9. DR. RICHARD LYMAN, newly appointed European mission president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, stood m a Mayf air drawing-room last night surrounded by English actors, actresses, a Mayfair hostess, members and missionaries of the Mormon Church. For202 words
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Article139 1936-12-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 18. "I drew near to see what was the matter, and heard Pakri Kangani cry that he had been stabbed. I saw him I putting down the cycle on the ground i and running away from the spot. I saw Perumal holding139 words
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Article81 1936-12-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 17. A fine of $300, or seven months' rigoroua imprisonment, was imposed by the Seremban magistrate on a Chinese, Chan Kuan, who was charged with distilling samsu on a rubber estate near Seremban. Mr. T. G. D. A. Cooper, of the Seremban81 words
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Article334 1936-12-23 11 Murder Appeal To Privy Council ELECTION SEQUEL London, Dec. 7. A TRIAL known as the "Election Murder Case,'' which created a remarkable sensation m the comparatively crime- free island of Ceylon, will have a sequel m London this week. A young police officer who was sentenced to death last August334 words
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Article97 1936-12-23 11 The following were passengers by Imperial planes: Aircraft Melbourne VH-USF from Brisbane. Darwin and N.L, arrived on Saturday: Miss H. Greene, from Brisbane. Aircraft Artemis G- ABTJ for Penang, Siam, Burma and Karachi, left on Sunday: Capt. V. G. Wilson, Mr. Rotheram for Bangkok; Miss H. Greene97 words
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Advertisement983 1936-12-23 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI CHARTERED BANK BANKING CORPORATION. OF 7 ,,A M STRA, /l AN :H,N (Incorporated m England by (Incorporated ln tne colony Royal Charter* of Hong Kong) The liability of members Is limited p^ ld U P capital m 600.000 to tha extent and In manner shares oi i_s cacti983 words
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Miscellaneous492 1936-12-23 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Batavia— NlßOM H.2Q a.m.— 7.05 a_m.— YDA 98.68 m. and YDB 31.2 m. 10.50 a.m.— 1.50 p.m.— YDA 49.67 m. and YDB 25.3 m. 5.50 p.m. to closing YDA 98.68 m. and YDB 31.2 m. am. 620 Gymnastics. 635 Recorded music. 650 Time signal. Recorded music.492 words
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Miscellaneous95 1936-12-23 11 6.20 Concert. 7.20 News m English. 7.35 Continuation of concert. 8.05 News m French. 8.35 Continuation of concert. 9.20 Economic and soca! talk. 9.30 Theatrical talk. 9.40 Colonial market prices; rates of exchange. 9.50 Concert. 11.15 Rates of exchange and French stocks "Rentes). 11 20 Close down. Wavelength 25.24 metres95 words
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Miscellaneous424 1936-12-23 11 RWfCONTRACTI 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 GETTING IN THE LEAD THE Team-of-Four Championship off The bidding: the American Bridge League was W€st North East South ID Pass 2D 2424 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-12-23 12 THE NEW FRENCH BATTLESHIP Strasbourg going down the slipway at her launch at Saint Nazaire on Dec. 12.18 words
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Article583 1936-12-23 12 Use Of Welding In Ship Construction In U.S.A. WELDING was described as "probably the greatest single technical achievement of the past 25 years" by Mr. John W. Hudson, naval architect of the Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., m the paper "Oil Tankers which he583 words
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Miscellaneous121 1936-12-23 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Tinombo, Dut.. 525 tons, from P. Baroe 24. Benkoelen, Dut.. 525 tons, from S Pandjang 22. to Tarempah 24. Bangalore. Brit,. 2.874 tons, from Rotterdam, 22 to Yokohama 23. Raub, Brit.. 573 tons, from Malacca 22. to Malacca 23. Preussen. Ger., 5.050 tons, from Hamburg 22, to Manila121 words
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Miscellaneous398 1936-12-23 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the Wharves or ex petted to arrive Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3): Mata Hari 18: Shyogen Maru m Kudat 8; Teirc.sias 6. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3): Karapara 30: Mentor M Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4): Malacca Maru 4G; Preussen 48 West Wharf (Entrance (-ate 4):398 words
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Advertisement1657 1936-12-23 13 (incorporated m England.) ;WwB|, y^^ REPRESENTING 1 I j 1 SHIPPING /^sl w* i jfi THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocran In. Hua Khiow Stramship Co (19M) LU %mc* vT*T* MaAzT J% *\*^T y W> Xik SZW Sl«-am Miip (o. Md.. and China Mutual II. i iu,...r.i White s t M1,657 words
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Advertisement1983 1936-12-23 14 KP IV/l PRINCE LINE -SILVER LINE Q. S. IV. LiJNll, A A A FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE f Rif> de Janeiro B uenos Aires via Colombo Durban Dec W Wm W AND PHILADELPHIA. VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Maru Cape Town Rio de Janeiro, Santos and MXKASSKR WVdrexiav.1,983 words
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Article, Illustration2226 1936-12-23 15 NIMROD - ARMY TEAM FACES FORMIDABLE TASK NEXT MONTH Spotlight on Sport NIMROD By belangor_Have Scored 181 Points In Eight Rugger Matches Christmas Sport In Singapore Rise And Fall In Women's Hockey j !E two Malaya Cup matchesone tn the southern division OM m the northern- played Saturday leave only the final2,226 words
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Article77 1936-12-23 15 There will be no yacht racing on Friday. Christmas Dry. On Sunday, the International sixi metre Class will sail the second race o_ a series for the Jean II Challenge Cup. starting at 10.00 am. The "B" class will tail the final race of a series for the77 words
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Article, Illustration1033 1936-12-23 16 Australia Lose Second Test By Innings And 22^ Runs Good Partnership By McCabe Sievers LAST FOUR WICKETS GO FOR SIX RUNS SYDNEY, DEC. 22. BY VIRTUE OF THEIR WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 22 RUNS IN THE SECOND TEST HERE TODAY, I.NGLAND NOW1,033 words
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Article208 1936-12-23 16 <From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 19. The Penang Asiatics failed to turn up for the final of the All Blues trophy here today and the Singapore Asiatics received the cup by virtue of a walkover. However, they played a friendly game with the Negri Sembilan208 words
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Article137 1936-12-23 16 Singapore To Play Perak On Boxing Day r rH v following will represent Singa- pore vs. Perak at the S.C.C on Boxim, Day at 5 p.m. W. N. Rothery. A. P. Craigie. G. T. Gillespie. K. A. Haddocks, G. D. A. Lundon. R. P.137 words
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Article290 1936-12-23 16 South Johore And Sappers At Rugger Johore Bahru, Dec. 19. Good defensive play and desperate tackling by the backs characterised today's Rugby game at the Johore Civil Service Club ground, when South Johore were at home to the Royal Engineers. A pointless draw was a fair290 words
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Article609 1936-12-23 16 Indian Association Well Beaten By 5. C. BY NIMROD" S.R.C. 5; ia. I. IN a not very enterprising hockey match on a ground which was not very conducive to any good play at all, the Singapore Recreation Club defeated the Indian Association by five goals to609 words
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146 1936-12-23 16 FREE FIGHT IN MALACCA HOCKEY MATCH (From Our Own Correspondent j Malacca. Dec. 20. What began as a game of hock between the Seng Cheong Society of Malacca and the Indo-Ceylonese Association of Muar. ended m a free fight m which fists, legs and sticks were used, at the Kubu146 words
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Article86 1936-12-23 16 Three Goals To Nil \t McNair Road G.S.C 3 Europeans Scoring twice m the Bn. ball once m the second hail reply, the Girls Sports Ciub victory over the Eur it ruckey on the GSC ground yesterday The visitors were not able to put their eleven players86 words
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Article69 1936-12-23 16 <From Our Own Correspondent' Seremban. Der 21 The Punjab Association, wit), help of several substitutes, drew vita the Negri Sembilan Malays 2 2 today The Malays were without Sheikh aim tapha. who has leit for Singapore i The Punjabis scored first through Santhok Singh. Azraai equalised69 words
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Article18 1936-12-23 16 The hockey between HM h\CC an< St Andrew's School, to have IBM played yesterday, was cancelled18 words
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Advertisement55 1936-12-23 16 K^pf M quicker GAS is the quickest way Dy of cooking. Tests by the f*% W Qji I Good Housekeeping Insti- V*P X* M tute (London) have proved it. And gas cooking is ALWAYS reliable nothing to go wrong. MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT. PHONESIOI OR CALL AT THE SHOWROOMS 31U1 MUNICIPAL55 words
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Advertisement99 1936-12-23 16 GIVE BOOKS THIS YEAR KINGDOMS FOR HORSES sfl by James Agate illustrated by Rex Whistler Boxing Cricket Hackneys Golf. THRO' THE WOODS The English Woodlands April to April by H. E. Bates with 73 Engravings by Agne M. Parker 4 r, HONOURABLE ESTATE 50 by Vera Brittain LANCER AT LARGE99 words
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