The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 December 1936
1936-12-29
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Title Section14 1936-12-29 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 15,047. ESTD. 1835 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1936 10 CENTS14 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-12-29 1 SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS. "CANT YOU KEEP AWAY' FRIGHTENING. CHILDREN WITH THAT JUNK!" SPIRIT OF TROUBLE. "BAH! IT AINT FOR THE KIDS. ITS FOR THEIR FATHERS."25 words
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478 1936-12-29 1 WHEN WILL B. M. B. C. START BROADCASTING Local Government Wants To Know BUT CORPORATION NOT PREPARED TO MAKE ANY PREDICTION Test Programmes Only In New Year y^LTHOUUH short test transmissions of an hour a day will be broadcast from Singapore's new radio station Irom Jan. 1, it is not478 words
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Article39 1936-12-29 1 Shanghai. Dec. 28. It is authoritatively stated that all loreigners at Lanchow, m Kansu. are safe and there is no need for alarm. It i.s believed t|ie settlement of the Shensi crisis also applies to Kansu. ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article37 1936-12-29 1 Shanghai. Dec. 28. Mao Yung Wu and Wang Cheng Chen, two of the principal accused m the murder of the Japanese business man Kayau m Shanghai on July 10, have been sentenced to death. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article503 1936-12-29 1 Unity Not To Be Wrecked London, Dec. 28. MR. QUO TAI CHI, the Chinese Ambassador, interviewed by Reuter on his return from the Continent, laughingly described the Sianfu settlement as "eminently Chinese." "The importance of the crisis." he continued, "was the calmness shown byReuter - 503 words
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Article62 1936-12-29 1 SI AM RATIFIES THE NEW TIN SCHEME (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 28. •THE People's Assembly, after A a secret session, unanimously ratified the Tin Restriction Agreement and Government and officials were thanked by the Assembly on the satisfactory outcome of the negotiations. The Assembly is considering the draft62 words
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69 1936-12-29 1 DEATH OF GEN. CHIANG'S ONLY BROTHER Nanking, Dec. 28. GEN. CHIANG KAI SHEK is proceeding immediately to his birthplace at Fenghua, near Ningpo, m consequence of the sudden death of his elder and only brother, Mr. Chiang Shin Hou, at the age of 63. Mr. Chiang was a member ofReuter - 69 words
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Article31 1936-12-29 1 Rome, Dec. 27. It is learned King Victor Emmanuel underwent an operation a few days ago for rupture and it is announced he is making satisfactory progress. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article34 1936-12-29 1 Paris, Dec. 28. The Senate, by 170 votes to 89 adcpced the bill providing tor the compulsory arbitration of labour disputes with a few modifications m the text as it passed the Chamber.- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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183 1936-12-29 1 London, Dec. 28. PENZIED scenes marked the reopening of the London Rubber Exchange this morning when rubber reached a record high level for the present movement at lid. bid for near positions. Leading rubber dealers describe the latest upswing as reflecting the rapid growth ofReuter - 183 words
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Article483 1936-12-29 1 BRITISH EMBASSY LEA VING MADRID Transfer To Valencia REFUGEES* NOTICE TO QUIT Madrid, Dec. 28. THE British Embassy is departing tor Valencia forthwith and all refugees are requested to leave the premises by Wednesday.- Reuter !.ondon, Dec. 28. THE growing concern ol the British Government at the increasing number olReuter - 483 words
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Advertisement93 1936-12-29 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Orchestral Concert k 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. -to^ x^ Dinner and Dance (Formal) 9.45 to midnight No Admission Charge NEW "YEAR'S" EVE— DEC. 31st. GALA DINNER FANCY DRESS DALL Latest Parisian Carnival Novelties. Crackers, Balloons,93 words
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Advertisement141 1936-12-29 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. ADELPHI i#p HOTEL TONIGHT {special dinner dance DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER'S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION HAKGK NEW YEAR'S EVE Special Dinner i.nd Fancy Dress Ball. ne<ember 31st Crackers, Streamers, Hats, Balloons, Noisemakers Extension to141 words
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Article89 1936-12-29 2 Radio Engineer's Complaint Fruitless Without calling on the defence. Mr. E E. Colnun. the traffic magistrate. yesterday acquitted a Sikh motor-car driver. Cha:;j;ar Singh, on a charge of 4 driven his vehicle negligently. The complainant waa Mr. h ThompI radio engineer, who said that as he drove across89 words
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Article110 1936-12-29 2 "I Am Prepared To Go Back To Gaol" Faizpur. Dec. ?8. Gandhi brake I :w .-years' silence with a speech at the Village Industries Exhibition held m connectiDn with the >nal Congress •Shew me the way and I am prepared to go back to gaol— prepared toReuter - 110 words
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Article42 1936-12-29 2 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company announces that the delay on full rate telegrams from Singapore to London yesterday was as follows: Telegrams handed at 5.00 p.m. nil minutes; 5.30 p.m. three minutes; 6.00 pm. four minutes; 6.30 p.m. six minutes.42 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Article750 1936-12-29 2 BIRTH CONTROL Clinics wanted MR. ADAIKALAM REPLIES QUESTIONS CREDENTIALS OF C C. A. ULTIMATE SOURCE OF ALL MORAL LAW "SHAMEFUL PRACTICES"— CATHOLIC ATTITUDE TO BIRTH CONTROL ONLY TWO HONEST MEANS— CONTINENCE PERIODICAL DISCRETION To The Editor. Siiv-In your issue of Christmas Day r you published a letter from "BG." In750 words
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Article1007 1936-12-29 2 S. ADAIKALAM - S. ADAIKALAM. The New Commandment -AT LEAST Vienna, Dec. 19. CINCE the practical abolition of the civil marriage ceremony m Austria. non-Roman Catholics can be married by a Catholic priest At a marriage between a Jew and a Roman Catholic, the officiating priest said: "You1,007 words
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Advertisement43 1936-12-29 2 VICTORIA THEATRE. TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY WED. JAN. 13th and THURS. JAN. 14th AT 9.30 P. M. MANUELA del RIO THE WORLD FAMOUS SPANISH DANCER WITH JOAQUIN ROCA (GUITARIST.) JAVIER ALFONSO f p|ANiST T%O HOURS OF CAPTIVATING, DANCING AND MUSIC. BOOKING PLANS AT LITTLE'S43 words
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Advertisement30 1936-12-29 2 THE WAY TO GOOD HEALTH:Take "CAO NOVO": a nourishing and delicious chocolate malt drink. The only food to assimilate instantly m hot and cold milk or soda. SCHIFFNER'S, MEYER MANSION.30 words
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Advertisement367 1936-12-29 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. DON'T SCRATCH! SKETOLENE regd. PREVENTS MOSQUITO BITES, AND ALLAYS ITCHING IF BITTEN. Prices: $150 per bottle 1 obtainable at all chemists stores. Sole Agents: 6BAFTOH LABORATORIES. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77 Meyer Rd Large rooms facing sea with own bath room H and C and mod.367 words
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Advertisement464 1936-12-29 2 I Zbc Sfnoaporc Jfree iPrcss Head Office: Cecil Street. Singapore Phone 5171 (5 lino, vuib extensions to all department* Tel: "Time*' 1., r Koala Lumpur Office: 25. Java Street. Phone: 3t>B3. Ipoh Office: Brewster Road Phone: 37. ren&ng Office: 12. Bishop Street. P«-nant Phone: 1477. London Office: 40 43 Fleet464 words
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Miscellaneous113 1936-12-29 2 Diary Of The Day High Water. 10.46 a.m. 10.2 ft.. 11.49 p.m 9.1 ft. Sports Rugger: S.C.C. A vs. H.M.S. Terror at. SCC Hockey: I .A. v.s "A" Coy. Midds. at LA. R.A.M.C. vs. C.S.C. at Tanglin. Billiards: Junior Championship final at Clerical Union. Cinemas ALHAMBRA Sea Spoilers with John113 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1936-12-29 3 Coroner Admonishes Tamil Detective SINGAPORE INQUEST ON MURDERED COMRADE "He Has A Knife: Run Awayl" Dead Man's Warning A DETECTIVE who said he had run away from an armed man because he had been told to do so by a comrade now dead, was1,023 words
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Article, Illustration16 1936-12-29 3 BOXING DAY FUN! photo). GROUP taken at the Raffles Hotel ball on Saturday ni?ht. Free PressFree Press - 16 words
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Article452 1936-12-29 3 Importance Of Record Flight AVIATION authorities m Malaya, the Free Press understands, attach considerable importance to the flight from Singapore to Alor Star and back undertaken last Thursday by two R.A.F. pilots. Fit. -Lieut. Sarel and Flt.-Licut. Grace. The flight which was made m a standard452 words
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Article287 1936-12-29 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Dec. 27. H.H the Yang di per Tuan Besar oJ Negri Sembilan, H.H. Teiigku Ampuan and (heir suite stopped at Taiping for a short stay on Christmas Day on their return journey from Bangkok. The Royal visitors stayed at thn Raja Rest287 words
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Article148 1936-12-29 3 HEA VIEST RAIN THIS MONTH Trees Uprooted: Roads Flooded A LOUD clap of thunder early on Sunday aiternoon heraldeu what turned out to be the heaviest rainiall lor any one day this month so lar. The fall measured 3.07 inches, and apart from washing out all sports fixtures. caused inconvenience148 words
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Article476 1936-12-29 3 DAUGHTER'S EVIDENCE AGAINST FATHER A NOTHER diamatic phase m the Aroozoo $40,000 criminal broach of <** trust case, which was resumed before the Singapore Third Magistrate, Mr. W. G. Reeves, yesterday, was the appearance of HOMI I daughter to give evidence for the Crown. Only476 words
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Advertisement371 1936-12-29 3 Nothing ages a man or jl|ilß|^ •■'">? liPHr^^^^^H woman quiv:kcr than LjP^l^ .</ lyf^ stomach trouble. When g^ "rf you dare not face a hearty r,^-?p d W W&W^ 'M* meal because of acidity, 1| M heartburn, biliousness, k v£' J^ jm l^ftfefc«^BlC! etc., your spirits droop -a-—^ .u-d^^ imwi^^mtmaHmmmMm371 words
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Article, Illustration722 1936-12-29 4 Revival In Cascade Trimming Predicted EXCITING DRESS PATTERNED AFTER KNIGHT OF OLD ORRY- KELLY. WARNERS" DRESS EXPERT. PREDICTS A REVIVAL IN CASCADE TRIMMING AND HAS DESIGNED AN EVENING AND AFIERNOON INFORMAL FROCK FOR KAY FRANCIS IN "ANOTHER DAWN," FEATURING THE FRONT CASCADE. DRAPED FROM WAISTLINE TO HEM JOAN PLONDELL IN722 words
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Article101 1936-12-29 4 PEOPLE who live m glass houses are right m style! This became evident recently with the Columbia Studios announcement that glass bricks, an innovation m the art of home building, are being used m the movies for the first time m Irene Dunne's starring vehicle,101 words
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Article, Illustration47 1936-12-29 4 GLADYS GEORGE, stage and screen star, presents an attractive appearance m this three-quarter length five-skinned mink coat. It has wide shoulders, fairly large sleeves caught into a snug wrisl band and a small double-width collar which, when closed, makes an attractive frame tor Miss George's blonde beauty.47 words
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Article131 1936-12-29 4 Paris, Dec. 12. FIRST whisperings of spring millinery include flowers, used as wreaths and coronets along the tops of crowns and large clusters of flowers hanging from below the back of cape and toques to mingle with the wearer's curls. Wide brims, cut square m front,131 words
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134 1936-12-29 4 Social Engagements Influence New Millinery London. COCIAL engagements and the latest hairdressing styles are influencing the new millinery. Women who have adopted this season's tea-time tD midnight ensembles are Qnding the [need tor a hat that will also carry ithem through their Afternoon and evening engagements. The latest coiffure caps134 words
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Article116 1936-12-29 4 Hollywood. IMOVELTY pockets are an interesting item m the new winter ccat^. lane Bryan of Warners has big pocketf In her gray tweed coat which clasp like an old fashioned change purse. The j clasps prevent one from sticking hands !in the pockets and getting them out ot116 words
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Article507 1936-12-29 4 SWEET INSTEAD OF SAVOURY ALTHOUGH much meat, which |i dear, is eaten m Germany and may even appear m three courses of the same meal— soup containing balls made of minced meat beinn; followed by slices of cold boiled k with pickled Iruit or vegetables, the next courL?507 words
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Advertisement259 1936-12-29 4 Q{ f j xyierc's new comfort! Jj£ NEW FREEDOM FROM EMBARRASSMENT FOR EVERY WOMAN Sj/ Vi l Most women think chafing is inescapable. But -<S^ «i I Wlt^ t^* s new Wondersoft Kotex you forget about X^O^jj*^^ chafing entirely! Now sides are cushioned with X t fluffy cotton to keep259 words
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Advertisement46 1936-12-29 4 ■Ipmafd for %'P: C* beacon X< >' i^r Gents quality oxfords -very smartly and M\ beautifully built up m finest brown j|/ v\C J r black box calf. S. S. $4.90 F M. S. $5.30 V QJIaJ Advertisement of the BUT A SHOE CO., LTD. Singapore Dfrt46 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-12-29 5 THE co, nt or «»v f u»«^ g an.l >li~ Mart* raf r rr f a a g he former Ede.mira Sampedro-25 words
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Article, Illustration60 1936-12-29 5 IHF DIKE OF KENT chatting to a man operating machinery at the Ninth international Printing, Stationery and Allied Trades Exhibition, which he opened at Ol.vmpia. M ROISSELLE. OF JOINVILLE, near Paris, putting the finishing tcuchcs to his pnture «f the late Kins Albert <>l the MffteM60 words
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Advertisement170 1936-12-29 5 tews root eat Budget TAL<»MC CARIUACES- f infill r F.netTme to bKn^.t up. Y*r^) I t ujhen uerc all scared to say fHl\ -fiVX /f TW^ I Good >n Case vti ,A|f/ 1^ y •=iV s "^^*r^*^ THS' clouts of i&day j»^^ (fears u>ere expressed m Uve House of Sr*170 words
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Advertisement11 1936-12-29 5 STEPS TO vHH HEALTH JB 4^H|k JH Sa PHONE. 5378 wps11 words
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Advertisement113 1936-12-29 6 l^^Bßß^^^^ a^yjjryj»j*tfflaM| MiijUL^jiQjyoyfl^ft ypyy^BßKEKy** IBr i Iv* I W: >J 3H^3 When all is said and done, the joy of F motoring lies m driving dodge r i=J the drudgery that is our job. We i|;j|||| offer exceptional Service facilities for ~4--s£~~ r-££££^v—^^ x^- a makes of cars, as our113 words
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521 1936-12-29 7 XMAS TREATS CONCERTS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS Varied Fare For Civilians And Service Men PATuurra ;n me uenerai Hospital, .zapore. had their Christmas \vsterday evening when, tying m or sitting m bath chairs, they ed and applauded a concert arbv Madame Felicia Dictz, who been responsible for this function ver 10521 words
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Article413 1936-12-29 7 A COMPARISON" WITH CROYDON Life And Property Will Be Safe IUIANY residents of Katong 1V who see one of the world's greatest airports nearing completion on the borders of their residential suburb have expressed fears that the constant coming and going of airliners. I Flying413 words
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Article32 1936-12-29 7 Bought By Argentina For £10,000,000 Buenos Aires, Dec. ItThe Argentine Government is reported to have negotiated for the P^chase of the British-owned Cordoba Central ■Railway for approximately £10 000.000. --Reuter.32 words
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150 1936-12-29 7 Malaya's tourist trade will beneft eadv next year by two important 'world events-the International EurharSitlc Congress at Manila irom Feb. 3 to 7 and the Coronation ot King George VI on May 12 Special trips to Manila are being organised by several of the large150 words
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Article113 1936-12-29 7 Incendiarist Believed Responsible v An incendiary is believed to have v been responsible on Saturday and yes- t terday Tor four fires on a large patch t cf grassland at Tiong Bahru. near the t nt*l Municipal flats. 1 The brigade weie first called out at ten o'clock113 words
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Article285 1936-12-29 7 DAUGHTER FOR THE DUCHESS OF KENT HAPPY EVENT ON CHRISTMAS DAY A Sister For Young Prince Edward London. Dec. 25. THE Duchess of Kent gave birth to a daughter at 11.20 a.m. today. Both mother j nd child are doing: excellent ly, says Reuter. This 18 the second child of285 words
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Advertisement57 1936-12-29 7 FINAL 2 SHOWS TONIGHT 6.15—9.15 SOMERSET MAUGHAM S FAMOUS PLAY ON Excellent Picture JOHN LODGE m "THE TENTH MAN" with ANTOINETTE CELUER Plus:— Gaumont British News TOMORROW Ralph LYNN TOM WALLS m A CUF OF KINDNESS" TWO FAMOUS STARS IN A GRAND NEW SPECTACULAR MUSICAL SHOW! GABLE MEETS HIS MATCH57 words
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Advertisement168 1936-12-29 7 TODAY'S GALA PREMIERE f 1 CAPITOL 3 PERFORMANCES DAILY I I i 3 P.M. SHARP 6.15 and 9.15 P.M. METRO -GOLDWYN -MAYER'S MASTERPIECE OF THE YEAR ■< 'xSSwSf J^^^B s g j-^^^ S3&,- "^y jßtf 1 b j&^^ y^ C T f 1 SWw^^v J^^l aß^^^B^. v^ j^r _^^o^Bl^fll I^B^HBElStt&^^M.168 words
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786 1936-12-29 8 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1936. Today's Municipal Meeting WORLD events of the pasi few weeks have been of such magnitude that even burning local issues have been completely passed ever, but with those crises now passing into contemporary history, the limelight is once again focussing en Singapore786 words
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Article210 1936-12-29 8 Mr. P. H. Burgess of the Excise Department. S.S has been seconded for service m the Preventive Branch of the Trade and Customs Department Jchore. Mr. A. D. H Hands of the Imperial Airways Ltd Hong Kong and late of Singapore, met with a fatal motoi accident210 words
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Article66 1936-12-29 8 The promotion of the following Officers of Class IV. Malayan Civil Service, to be Officers of Class 111. has been approved: Messrs. J. A. Harvey, C. W. Shorland. W. C. Taylor. R. P. Clegg. A. Hyde and F. V. Duckworth. The promotion of Mr. W. H. Gatfield. M.C.66 words
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Article, Illustration1363 1936-12-29 8 £200,000 Will Be SPENT TO Refit The Kent Services Notes FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT London, Dec. 12. CAPT. JUSTIN HOOPER, from staff captain at Hong Kong has been detailed for similar duty at Singapore. Capt. Hooper, who is an artillery officer— he joined the Royal Regiment m September. 1918 -was1,363 words
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Advertisement271 1936-12-29 8 Why do "Single" Whiskies leave home? Single whiskies," said Johnnie Walker, leave home to marry and better themselves. For the point of blending is to make good whisky better. The men who blend Johnnie Walker choose matured single whiskies which they know will unite harmoniously. Each contributes its own quality271 words
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Advertisement53 1936-12-29 8 MAXIM FOR MOTORISTS: Pedestrians should be seen and not hurt. The "GAFLAC" MOTOR CAR POLICY not only covers the car but protects the owner m the event of Third Party claims being made against him. geßeral ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain; HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS53 words
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383 1936-12-29 9 SPECTACULAR RISE TN MALAYAN TRADE FIGURES Caused By Higher Prices For Tin, Rubbt r Copra INCREASED EXPORTS TO u.s. and Japan A SPECTACULAR RISK IN* THE TC AL VALUE OF MALAYA'S TRADE IN NOVEMBER IS DISCLOSED IN THE TRADE RETURNS ISSUED YESTERDAY. The total value for the month was $1^,006383 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-12-29 9 ROMEO'S TRAGU' DEATH at the tomb of Juliet. One of the out standing scenes m the M.L.M. nrodmticn of Romeo and Juliet, opening at the apitol Theatre today.28 words
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255 1936-12-29 9 PREPARATIONS FOR A BIG OFFENSIVE Shanghai. Dec. 28. FOUR Japanese planes began bombing the Chinese positions at Taolin, m North Suiyuan. yesterday when considerable damage was done to Chinese defences there. Eighteen motor lorries carrying auimimition and firearms for the Manchukuo irocps255 words
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Article28 1936-12-29 9 i~" Seven hundred and fifty young men left Galloway on the west coast of the Irish Free State for Spain, where they will fight for Gen. Franco's forces.28 words
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Article316 1936-12-29 9 Soong Rumour Denied Shanghai. Dec. 28. rr Is authoritatively denied that Mr. T. V. Soong is being appointed Premier m place of Gen. Chiang Kai Shek who now holds that post m addition to the chairmanship of the Military Affairs Commission. Previous messages stated that316 words
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Article96 1936-12-29 9 Shown In Expansion Of Note Circulation London, Dec. 28. The Bank of England return for the week ended Dec. 23 showed a further expansion m the note circulation to !the record figure of £474.115.561. In the previus week, which was then a record, the total was £467,695.333. The96 words
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236 1936-12-29 9 Shanghai, Dec. 28. GEN. CHIEN /TA CHUN, of the general staff* of Gen. Chiang Kai Shek. who was one of the captives m Sianfu, described how Mr. Shao Yuan Chung, former Vice-President of the Legislative Yuan, was killed by the rebels near236 words
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Article, Illustration371 1936-12-29 9 T'HE following circular letter, signed 1 by the Bishop of Singapore and Mr. Ernest Tipson. has been circulated to all churches m Singapore: The World's Evangelical Alliance which organises the Universal Week of Prayer has issued a circular letter signed by the Archbishop of371 words
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Article485 1936-12-29 9 BUT PRODUCTION IS STILL WELL AHEAD ACCORDING to the December issue of the Hague Statistical Bulletin of the International Tin Research and Development Council, the apparent world consumption of tin m the 12 months ended October, 1936, totalled 153.700 tons, showing an increase of 5485 words
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Article111 1936-12-29 9 South Australia: King Message Tendon, Dec. 28. JN a xddress today to Australia on h e occasion of the centenary of S^th Australia, the Duke of Kent ie.ivered the following message fro*i the King: "The Queen and I retain the happiest memories of Otr visit to South Australia and I111 words
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Advertisement59 1936-12-29 9 SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE DINNER DECEMBER 31st $2.75 Grape Fruit Au Maraschino Clear Turtle or Ox Tail Soup Grilled Fresh Salmon, Tartare Sauce Roast Saddle of Lamb Roast Pheasant and Bacon. Iced Asparagus, Tyrolienne Sauce Mince Pies Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce Strawberry Royal Fancy Dessert, Cafe Pi)rP Distribution of Cracker*59 words
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Advertisement45 1936-12-29 9 J4. Ul)orffis> /Jv&TJr CORSET No. 689 yj^l^mp^J^ PINK SURGICAL ELASTIC WITH nfJILJI SATIN FRONT AND TWO BONES \KJJSfif STEP-IN MODEL 13 DEEP llUlfF SIZES 24 3 0 •Anr* price $6>so A FULL RANGE OF WORTH'S CORSETS IS AVAILABLE AT ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR.45 words
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555 1936-12-29 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 6 p. m. Dec. 28 Share of 'Jl denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c, 1944-64 117 3 8 1173^ Funding Loan. 4 p.c. 1960-90 116 3 8 116' 4 1 8 War Loan, 3>;> p.c555 words
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Article213 1936-12-29 10 I 1 I>ec. 22. 23. 24. Am»:ican Can. Com. ill 7 8 114 114> 2 Anwrteaa Telephone and Telegraph 182 3 4 185 185> 2 Atches on Railroad 67> 2 67 3 4 69H Chesapeak 61 3 4 64 W 2 Dupont 173 174' 4 174' 33213 words
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89 1936-12-29 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Dec. 28, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers Ncv IX. R.S.S. in cases FOB. Dec.) 35»/ 2 35 9 16 Good F.A.Q. in cases (FOB. Deo 35 7 16 35»/2 No. I.X.R S.S. (Spotloose* (awardable Singapore) 35>/ 2 35% January 35^ 35% Jan. -Mar. 35% 35%89 words
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Article69 1936-12-29 10 SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES Dec. 28 Buyers Sellers Gambler $6.50 Java Cube 9 50 Hamburg Cube 10 50 White Muntok Pepper 18.50 Black Pepper 10.50 White Pepper 18.00 Copra, mixed 3 75 Copra, sundried 9.00 R. Saigon Al $180 Small Flake Tapioca 5 25 R. Siam, W.C. No. 1 $171 Rice,69 words
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Article209 1936-12-29 10 By arrangement with the Exchange Tr* raDh Comp&nj, Ltd., the Singapore Free Press is able to^ 61 to lts rcadera this complete and reliable service of cr 1"1*1^1 news from London, New York and other centres. alUs the first occa" sion on which a newspaper published 11209 words
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194 1936-12-29 10 Kl'pvEK: Strong. London 8pot: 11 1 16d. 11 3 1-Jd. Previously: 10 5 16d. 10 7 lGd. April-June: 11 1 16d. 11 :U6d. Previously: 10 5 lGd. M%d. July-Sept.: 10 15 16d. 11 1 16d. Previously: 10 3 Ud. lOtyd.194 words
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76 1936-12-29 10 m: Firm. Cash: £234 7s. 6d. Previously: Easier at £231 17s 6d. Three months: €234 12s. 6d. Previously: £232 2s 6d. e\v York Tin: 52.20. Previously: 51.75. upper: Settlement: £48 15s. Previously: £48. old: Yesterday: £7 Is. 6' 2 d.76 words
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74 1936-12-29 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Dec. 28 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124.21 1O5». 8 1O5' Mew York to 4.88 2 3 A.9V 2 4.91 1 8 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 8.97U SSI 1 Song Kong Per dollar Is. 3d. Is.74 words
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202 1936-12-29 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RATES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Dec. 28 SELLING London T.T. 214 1 16 London, demand 2 4 l|ltt London, 4 months' sight 2,4 Vr, Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 57 5; 16 Montreal, demand 57 3! 16 Batavia, demand 104 Samarang, demand 103% Calcutta, Bombay,202 words
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1273 1936-12-29 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser and Co.'s List 4 i < i 4 I 1 1 1 1 Mentakab <20 eLs.) 52 1 .llfc New Scudai ($2) 2.00 2.10 Nyalas ($1) 1«O 1-50 Pajam <$1) 2.55 27u Peril Perak ($1) 2.70 2 Peiak R. Valley ($1) 165 18c Punggor1,273 words
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Article163 1936-12-29 10 In their daily report on the share market issued at the close of business yesterday, Messis. Fraser and Co. state that the price of tin locally fell 51.12. The tin share section of the market remained quiet mainly on account of the interest shown m the rubber163 words
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Article84 1936-12-29 10 The Clerical Union is holding a Children's Party on Saturday at the Haw-Par Hall. Rangoon Hoad, Singapore, at 3.30 p.m. Members are requested to apply to the hon. general secretary at the Town Office for free admission tickets by stating the number of their children who will attend.84 words
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Article58 1936-12-29 10 Approval Announced By U.S. Treasury Washington Dec. 27. The Treasury has announced itJ opproval oi barter transactions with Germany and .states it will not assess countenrmfllng duties against PMli barter. The Treasury also mentions two types of transactions involving so-caH-ec: blocked marks, which likew;>-' would not be58 words
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Article, Illustration280 1936-12-29 11 NOT LIKELY IN THE NEAR FITrKE Market Is Good For A Further Improvement LEWIS AM) PEAT !BING AFORE j LTD. m their weekly report on tbe rubber market toned or. Thursday write:— The market this week has been very firm and prices have again280 words
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Article464 1936-12-29 11 Winning CONTRACT David Bumstine, Mcrwin D. Maicr, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading leam-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence CALSE-CAKDING is a delicate part of defensive play, but it .should usually net to be attempted by the novice. since he will464 words
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Advertisement551 1936-12-29 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m tne colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members to limited p to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. of 1929 of the Colony. luthortsed Capital $50,000,000 ssued and Fully Paid-up $20,000,000 leserve Fund: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 a551 words
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Advertisement495 1936-12-29 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter* D ald up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000 000 Reserve Fund 3,000 (XX) Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate. London. E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo Saic<»n Amritsar Ipoh495 words
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Miscellaneous496 1936-12-29 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY Batavia— NlßOM «.2« a.m.— 7.05 a.m.— YDA <J*.6B m. and YDB 31.2 m. 10.50 a.m.— 1.50 p.m.— YDA 49.67 m. and YDB 25.3 m. 5.56 p.m. to closing YDA 98.68 m. and YDB 31.2 m. a m. f> 20 Gymnastics. 635 Recorded music. 650 Time Signal.496 words
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Miscellaneous105 1936-12-29 11 8.10 News m Spanish. 8.35 Records or theatrical broadcast. 10.35 Close down. Wavelength 19.68 metres p.m. 6.15 Days programme. 6.20 Concert. 7.20 News m English. 7.35 Continuation ol concert 7.50 Records. 8.05 News m French. 8.35 Continuation ol concert 9.20 Social topics. 9.30 Talk en music 9.40 Colonial market prices;105 words
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Article128 1936-12-29 12 Imperial Institute Director's Mission .London, Dec. 7. Sir Harry Lindsay, director of the Imperial Institute, sailed m the UnionCastle motor liner Athlone Castle nn Friday on a visit to South Africa. His 'object is to develop, if possible, tne educational, scientific and commercial links between128 words
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Article28 1936-12-29 12 The P and O. Comorin has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive here at 9 a.m. tomorrow. She will proceed alongside the S.H.B. Wharf on arrival.28 words
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Article518 1936-12-29 12 Facilities Offered By Fort Churchill London. •THE facilities at Port Churchill are commented upon m the 1 course of a report on economic and commercial conditions m Canada (1935-36), compiled by Mr. F. W. Field, CMC Senior Trade Commissioner m Canada and Newfoundland, and518 words
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Article335 1936-12-29 12 HEALTH BULLETIN THE health bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau for the week ended Dec. 19 is as follows: Plague. Bassein was the only port In the Eastern Arena to report the pre- 1 sence of human plague during the week, 1 case and 2 deaths having been;335 words
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Article322 1936-12-29 12 NEW TONNAGE AND SUBSIDY j Only British Ships Should Be Eligible i M In the House of Commons, recently. Captain L. F. Plugge (Rochester. U> asked the President of the Board ol Trade whether m laying before the House the continuance of the £2.000.--OCO subsidy towards tramp shipping hv would322 words
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Advertisement589 1936-12-29 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P.M.8.) TELEPHONE: Frelfht 5433— Passare Mil. f> LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS, ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN PACIfIC iwoilD'S Wllftn (incorporated m ■ngianrt) MtAVEL SYSTH* THE -ffimtr ROUTE offer* TRANSPACIFIC SERVICES «ft HONOM I I or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER—589 words
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Miscellaneous612 1936-12-29 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals 5 T W P BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m Alor Star: Mon. to Fri* 7.45 a.m. Saturday 7.45 a.m. and... Ipoh: Weekdays; 7.45 a.m. and PJn. Klang, Kuala Llpis, Port Swettenham. Tainmg and Telok Anson: rtcekdays* 7 p.m.612 words
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Miscellaneous591 1936-12-29 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR East Wharf (Entrance Gate l> Rohna 22; Cremer; II Main Wharf < Intrant < (..ih Exp. Grandidier 18: G 16; Glenapp 13; Yu< il t 3, lerophon 9; Nankoh Mar. Empire Dock Entrance <..Ue 3, Taybank 30; Chinese Pr: Raub 35: Tawali 37; Kajan^ y,*. Empire Dock (Entrance591 words
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Advertisement492 1936-12-29 13 9 J I I "fit BY. P&Oand BRItISHINDIA^LINES P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Dae Tonnage Spore. Tonnage S'poi^. 1937 19-n ?Ap^ INDI Jan l CATHAY 15.000 Mar. 12 £2?t?L l l m Jan 15 BURDWAN 6.070 Mar. 13 o^To 6 10 Jan 16 BEHAR 6000 Mar. 18492 words
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Advertisement513 1936-12-29 13 (Incorporated m England.) v fIPP^xM 9 i ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. flncorporatea tn Straits Settlement*. j "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL ACCFPTING CARGO FOR MONTREAL AND HALIFAX VIA COLOMBO. Steamer Dae Sails CITY OP PITTSBURG Havre, London, Rfdam, H'burg In Port Jan.513 words
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Advertisement962 1936-12-29 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khiow Steamship Co (1»U) LU Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual The unard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line" Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd. The962 words
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Advertisement751 1936-12-29 14 K. P. M. ROKAN— Tuesday, Dec. 29. Bengkalls, Paneh. Berombang. lanjongM B| iciar. Tanjons-Leidong and Asahan. MAhASSKR -Wednesday. Dec 30. P. Samboe. Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas, Pcngalian-Estate and Rengat. THEDENS- Wednesday. Dec. 30. Muntok and Palembang. TOClAN— Wednesday, Dec. 30, P. Samboe. Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi CRE.MKR— Wednesday. Dec. 30.751 words
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Advertisement512 1936-12-29 14 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE -SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA f VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Singapore Singapore New York. M.S. CHINESE PRINCE In Port Jan. 4 Feb. 18 M.S. SILVERYEW Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Mar. 3 M.S. JAVANESE PRINCE Feb.- 1 Feb.512 words
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Advertisement504 1936-12-29 14 Q. S. K. LINE BeUium Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. De Dar-es-Salaam, L. Marques. Durban, E. London, P. Elizabeth and Mossel Bay Africa Maru Santos and Buenos Aires via Colombo, j an 7 y Mombasa, Zanzibar. D. Salaam. Beira, L. Marques. Durban. P. Elizabeth and Cape Town. Tamahoko Maru504 words
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Article, Illustration2702 1936-12-29 15 Gloucester Champion's Confidence ALLEN VOCE REPEAT BRISBANE DEBACLE A DETAILED report of the second Test played at Sydney and won by England by an innings, has been received by the Free Press by Air Mail and play up to the end of Australia's2,702 words
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Article405 1936-12-29 15 Paris, Dec. 28. In the Christmas tennis tourriment Papillon 'France) beat the Chinese Davis Cup player Kho Sin Kic B—6. 4—6, 7— s.— Reuter. the fast bowlers again rout the Australians. Fingleton Out Verity came on. however, and he bowled round the wicket. Off his third405 words
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Article, Illustration376 1936-12-29 15 One Of Best Middle-Weights In United States London, Dec. 15. ONE of the best middle-weight boxers m the i niled Slatis. a man who has been uniier .lack Demps<*y's direction f»»r the past year, is on his way to Europe m quest of the world376 words
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Article154 1936-12-29 15 Semi-Final Results Both semi-final tics m The Si;, pore Table Tennis Association's men's singles championship re played on Saturday niuht at the Great World and the results wereL h Kum Soon <C SL A beat Yeo Hung Cheng «A A a 3 1 Lee Chun Kai «A.B.P I154 words
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174 1936-12-29 15 Singapore F. \V. <i: Sel. W. 1. Scoring thr^e goals m the first hal and threr m the .second, the Singapore peiß Women's team br\t* 'he Sf- it Chinese Women" f-um by six goals to one at boefeey m Hw Huns Lim Green im Saturr174 words
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Article131 1936-12-29 15 Tbe Dual Ol the fanl ;r Billiard npionship T < i.: iinent is fixed lor Tuesday, Dec. l >( j. at the Clerical Union pavilion. The game .s 400 up and will commence at 8 p m The Bnaliffta are: Khoo Kirn Swee (Aston Athletic Cluo. G<jh Teck131 words
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203 1936-12-29 16 Both Sides Score Freely: Match Drawn Newcastle, N.S.W., Dec. 28. A CENTURY by one of the Combined Country players. Beattie, und a fast G7 by Fagg featured the drawn game here today between the M.C.C and a Combined New Sduth Wales Country XI.,203 words
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388 1936-12-29 16 Value To Be Increased TIM suggestion was made by Mr ea A. de Rothschild at a meeting o: the Jockey Club m London that the Cambridgeshire and Jockey Club Cup should be run at the Second October Meeting, and tihe Cesa re witch and388 words
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Article91 1936-12-29 16 PLEETYVOOD SMITH, the left p arm googly bowler, who has been included m the Australian side for the third Test to start at Sydney on Friday, has apparently made a complete recovery from the injury that has kept him out of the game for a91 words
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Article223 1936-12-29 16 Hockey Complaints Imaginary The Sports Editor, Sir,— May I have a little space m your paper to reply to Observer? Removal of the cause of an ailment, when passible, is certainly the right thing to do but any doctor could tell Observer that often there is223 words
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Article200 1936-12-29 16 On Friday. Jan. 1, the International Six-metre Class will take part m the Singapore New Year Sea Sports and will sail a race for the Free Press Challenge Cup. (Race No. 6 on Official programme*. Starting at approximately 9.30 a.m. The "B" Class will sail for the Sea200 words
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Article53 1936-12-29 16 L.T.A. TRIBUTE TO PERRY London. At the British Lawn Tennis Association's annual meeting recently, the president <Sir Samuel Hoare> expressed regret at Fred Perry's departure from amateurism. Perry's record was unsurpassed m the tennis world he added. Sir Samuel thanked Perry for his past services, and extended his best wishes53 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-12-29 16 photo). GOING IP FOR A HEADER at the Selangor Chinese goalmouth, during play m the football match with the R.A.F. at Anson Road on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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356 1936-12-29 16 'THE following are weights for to morrow, the second day of th Penang Turf Club's Gold Cup Meeting Horses, Class 1, Mr. 1 5 1 furs. Eastern Knight 9.7 Strathpetfer 8.10 Saenden 8.10 Knight's Eye 8.8 Starlight 8.7 <• The Roumba 8.2356 words
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Article193 1936-12-29 16 Results of home football matches played yesterday are, says Reuter. FIRST DIVISION Bolton 0 Manchester U. i Chelsea 1 Stoke Derby 3 Everton Huddersfleld 4 Wolves < Liverpool 1 West Bromwich Manchester City 1 Grimsby Middlesbro 4 Leeds Portsmouth 0 Charlton Preston Arsenal Sheffield Wed. 0 Brentford193 words
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Article84 1936-12-29 16 The following are the result^ of Keppel Go!f Club Christmas Competitions Stapledord System Competr. Nineteen cards were taken out lor thii competition which resulted m a v>i< for E. Kent 13-12 8' 4 33' 4 One Club Competition: Twelve cards were taken out for this competitor which84 words
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Article26 1936-12-29 16 The Men's January bogey \*.:i be ;iayed at the Singapore GC. on Jan and 3 and the Women's boe* )e played on Jan 426 words
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Article23 1936-12-29 16 H B Sim beat R. J W Brown hi p in the final of the Vade Ci: lukit Timah on Saturday23 words
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Article130 1936-12-29 16 OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP OF 1938 To Be Held At Royal Cinque Ports The Open Golf Championship of 1938 will be played on the course of the Royal Cinque Ports Club at Deal. Onehalf of the qualifying rounds will also be held there. The dates of the championship and the course130 words
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Article50 1936-12-29 16 The following have been selected to represent the V.M.C.A. at hockey against the Sikh Police tomorrow at their ground (Depot) at 5.10 fl.m V N. Pillai, R\ Lyne, Xavier, Chin Chye, 1 G. L. Day, G. Newman, Eng San R Eu, K. Leembruggen, I. Newman and M Hope50 words
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Article36 1936-12-29 16 The following hockey matches were lot played yesterday on account of rain: S.C.C. vs. R.A. (Blakang Miiti) S.R.C. vs. 22nd Heavy Battery. Gone Up 8 5 Independence 85 Miss Labis 8 2 Harap 7536 words
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398 1936-12-29 16 Players Handicapped By Wet Conditions DESPITE the heavy ground conditions the rugger match between the R.A.M.C. and the "A" Co. of the Royal Imiin Fus. provided an interesting display at Tanglin yesterday. Play was mainly confined to the forwards and though the398 words
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Advertisement54 1936-12-29 16 EAST MONSOON by G. E. P. Collins This young Englishman, formerly engaged m business m Singapore, took to more adventurous courses, and has sailed with a small Malay crew m a native prahu through all kinds of strange waters m the Dutch Price $5.50 KELLY WALSH, LTD. •Incorporated m Hong54 words
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Advertisement53 1936-12-29 16 '^^^^V.-'-' '■'J^B'" 1 ■'•Xv-^^B^B^BißrW^^ V*»v **^vwy^- ißßaq' Jb^b^L^K -^b^b^b^bf^ i«!^^Hß^^?mv|Sv jflP^^^^^ '-joQiß>joK**''*t"' B^BK *.^B^BI B^BHB^B^K '•"•'•'^cßVb^SbvSvS^''' jCvSSSt^^' B^B^BV- -JJK^I ''''O^BBubVdßdS^CO^^ 8h tbß^ R^^ ''V^B SS*- /^".^^^BBi^B^Bßl^^ i K\ x ->;::'.. ;X lIUI j| NO SIRTHE PARTY WONT BE DRY... Believe you me There's going to be TIGEROEER FRASER NEAVE LTD.53 words
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