The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 February 1937
1937-02-20
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Title Section23 1937-02-20 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,090 ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1937. 10 CENTS OUTRAGE AT "NEW LIFE MOVEMENT" MEETING23 words
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Article271 1937-02-20 1 Chairs, Glasses And Ink Bottles Hurled Into Crowd Of 300 FLYING GLASS CAUSES I IN «J U tx. I fcj o Editor Of Local Chinese Newspaper Threatened INK BOTTLES, GLASSES, CHAIRS AM) LIGHTED CRACKERS WERE 1 HURLED INTO A CROWD Of NEARLY SM SINGAPORE CHINESE MFR- HANTS AND SCHOOLCHILDREN WHO271 words
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Article57 1937-02-20 1 Satisfactory Performance Alter Overhaul \.< ndon, Feb. 19. Q Mary, which left Southton on Wednesday on hf-r first Ince her overhaul, wjs at midt last night maintaining a speed knots. Canard-White Star Company that the company's expetts on L-reatly .satisfied with the jr rformance. mpt to brr-akBritish Wireless - 57 words
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33 1937-02-20 1 London, Feb. 19. The Board of Trade index of industrial production m the United Kingdom m 1936 was 9.7 per cent, higher than m l\i?.s British WirelessBritish Wireless - 33 words
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Article24 1937-02-20 1 London, Feb. 19. By ths King's permission, the fishfl^et-; will s->nd representative ships to the naval review at Spithead >;i M.iv 20. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 24 words
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Article74 1937-02-20 1 Government Rejects Suggestion London, Feb. 19. T OKI) Crrmborne, Parliamen- tary L'nder-Secretary to tl:c Foreign Office, stated m the House of Commons today that the Government was unable to entertain the suggestion submitted by the Liberal Opposition member, Mr. Mander, that all non-self-governing colonies shouldReuter - 74 words
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Article106 1937-02-20 1 Appointments To Membership Of Council According to last night's Government Qasette, HE the Govern »r, on the nomination ol the unofficial members of the Federal and Legislative Councils respectively, has appointed the Hon. Raja Uda bin Raja Muhammad, M.C.S.. and the Hon. Mr. H. R. S. Zehnder to106 words
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Article85 1937-02-20 1 Members Of Royal Family Again Present London, Feb. 19. The total attendance at the British Industries Fair m London and Birmingham today was a few short of 35.000, which is 830 more than on the corresponding day of last year's Fair For the third day m succession several membersBritish Wireless - 85 words
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Article51 1937-02-20 1 San Pedro, California, Feb. 19. Admiral Hepburn, the Commander of the Pacific Fleet, m a radio message j states that six men were killed and ten wounded m the 'raining-ship j Wyoming when an explosion of a flve- lKch gun took place during naval ex- erclsesReuter - 51 words
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Article46 1937-02-20 1 St. Louis, Feb. 19. The Missouri sit-down strike which broke out yesterday at the FLsher motor-car body factory, m sympathy with the sit-down .strike of 70 union r en of the Chevrolet plant, has been settled and work is expected to resume today. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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115 1937-02-20 1 Chiang Kai Shek Again Offers His Resignation INSTANTL V UJ\ANMOUSL V REJECTED Nanking, Feb. 19. AGAIN assuming the responsibility for the Sianfu revolt. Gen. Chiang Kai Shek today submitted his resignation from all his official posts to the Central Executive Committee Conference, but this was instantly unanimously rejected. This wasReuter - 115 words
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Article94 1937-02-20 1 To Apply For Membership This Spring London, Feb. 19. It was officially unnounced ytsterduy that Egypt will apply lor membership of the League ol Nations at the special meeting ot the Assembly to be held m the Spring. Article three of the Anglo-Egyptian treaty signed m AugustBritish Wireless - 94 words
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Article44 1937-02-20 1 London, Feb. 19. The Duke and Duchess of Kent are leaving London tomorrow, probably by air. to spend a throe weeks' holiday with the Duchess' Sister. Countess Tcering. and her husband at the Count's Residency near Munich. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 44 words
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Article42 1937-02-20 1 Washington, Feb. 19. Ex-Lieut -Com. Farnsworth. who is being charged with espionage, has asked the permission of the Federal Court to change his oiea t o not guilty He said tha. Mondays plea had been made under "enormous pressure." ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article45 1937-02-20 1 London, Feb. 19 MAJOR Courtauld M.P., delivered a speech from Westminster by telephone to hi* constituents at Chichester last night and it is anticipated the practice will be widely resorted to m future, particularly during clectioYi campaigns.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 45 words
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Article72 1937-02-20 1 'From Our Ourn Correspondent/ Bangkok, Feb. 19 Wellington K-00. wife of the Chinese Ambu*»ador at Paris, flying to Shanghai, spent the lime ichile the plane was refuelling at Don Muang yesteraay to make a hurried visit to Bangkok, where she bought durians and mangoes, irhich she72 words
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Article46 1937-02-20 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - GAMBLING DENS IN PEIPING Sin Chew Jit Poh Shanghai. Feb. 1». A larg number of Japanese and Koreans were arre.st'd by the Chinese pottee of Peiping for running gambling dens m the city They were handed to the Japane.se Consulate, which will deal with them occordingly.46 words
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Article109 1937-02-20 1 GOVERNMENT A BUYER l.undon, Feb. 19. TODAYS boom -like conditions m all metals put even yesterday's animated trading m the shade. Expectations that most govvrnmer.is v:il place hu}»,- orders for re-s?oc*i:ii? purposes m order to implement mrther expanded armament plans is rncoui minu spiriilatoisReuter - 109 words
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Article50 1937-02-20 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Shanghai, Feb. 19. Admiral Chen Shao Kuan. Minister Of tho Navy, has proposed the est.ib- shnvont of a naval school at Sianghan. m East Chekiang. The Government, which is reported to have approved the proposal, will -.art building the school m June.50 words
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Article38 1937-02-20 1 London. Feb. 19. The QortOO bv-clction results are: Mr WedKW.Kxi Beim 17.849 votes. Mr A C M. Spearman COHL>; 13.091 vctes. Rf-utrr. Labour retain the seat Mr Wedgwood Benn ;5 a lormer ■tcffian for Ir.dia38 words
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Article40 1937-02-20 1 Moscow. Feb. 19. The death from heart failure Is announced o! M. Grigory Ordjonikidze. the Commissar of Heavy Industries and a life-long friend of Stalin. He was one ol the ablest members of the Political Bureau ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Advertisement106 1937-02-20 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. TONiGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL i.i«l First Appeal am,- of Ntw Cabaret Alii action HARVEY YOUNG FAMOUS ABOEBM AN < OMSDV DANCERS II) Soft-Shce and Rhythm. <2> Modern Woods and Fan Dame. 13) kkkk DMMM106 words
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Advertisement150 1937-02-20 1 There is no better Tea then BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. SEA VIEW %B HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE CABARET AMY FLORY CF.LKBRATF.I) II N(,\R) AN :.i:s ndhg by wntnrn famooi hungaxia* omwiii DINNKK Sr»— NON IHNKKS Sl.— EXTENSION TO 2 A. M. DANCE rOftMAL I SUNDAY 1 11150 words
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Article71 1937-02-20 2 The- following are particulars of it ion ot the Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging NX mine for January F.r n.i.: ol February, Dredge Takuapa N > 1. 2GG hours 64.000 cubic Is, 26y plculs Dredge Takuapa No 2 MO hours GO.ooo cubic yards, 353 piculs, Both dredges resumed op71 words
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Article30 1937-02-20 2 (teen amateur ballroom dnncers. chosen from London. Liverpool, and Bir:r.. left London for C >penbagen to compete against Danish team tor the silver cup presented by th<- Danish newspaper Polltiken30 words
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208 1937-02-20 2 CHAINED LOVER STAYS, SAYS 'I'M READY TO DIE' New York, Feb. 8. PUCK-HAIRED Harold llulrn, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, •J who el ained himseli to i radiator at the home of the girl who has refused a hundred times to marry him, spent all last night crooning love songs to208 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-02-20 2 TIIF DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER last month opened the Queen Mary Day Nursery m Bow Fust London. Ihe Duchess of Gloucester waftchtaf children playing with their toys, alter opening the nursery.30 words
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Article306 1937-02-20 2 Woman Wants To Repay Debt Of Gratitude GERMAN RRD KOSS OITICI/LS, AND OTHtR Al THOKII IKS. AUK i OMBINING IN AM KFFIKT TO TRACK A 'ifcRMAN NtHSK TO WHOM A IiKIHSII WOMAN WANTS TO KKI'AY A DEBT OF GRATITUDE. The quest is the sequel306 words
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Article150 1937-02-20 2 100 Who Died As Result Of Mystery Explosion It is believed that a salvage company i.s to begin operations on the wreck of H M.S. Natal, which blew up on New v ear's Eve, 1915. off Invergurdon. April is the probable month lor the150 words
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Article402 1937-02-20 2 HEALTH BULLETIN THE iOllowinK is the heath bulletin ol the League ol Nations Eastern Bureau lor the week ended. Feb. 13. Plague. Karachi and Colombo wvre the only ports m the Eastern Arena to report the presence of human plague during the week, while Colombo aLso notified rodent plague. Cholera402 words
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Article164 1937-02-20 2 International Committee Approves Recommendation London. l>l» 1?. The international committee for the application of the agreement regarding non-intervention m Spain met for two hours at the Foreign Office yesterday afternoon and endorsed the recommendation approved on Monday by the chairman's sub-committee for the extension of164 words
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Article106 1937-02-20 2 Particulars of outputs of rubber for the month of January from the following estates are United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd.. 323,166 lbsMalakofl Rubber Estates Ltd 183 150 lbs; Taiping Rubber Plantations Ltd 132,825 lbs; Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd., 64.000 lbs; The Windsor <F.M.S.) Rubber Estate106 words
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Article850 1937-02-20 2 Lower Rubber Prices Are Expected BUT POSITION STILL SOUND LEWIS AND PEAT LTD. m their weekly report on the rubber marke' i issued yesterday, write: Contrary to expectation the settlt ment of the American strike has n t brought m a wave ol buying with con sequent higher prices, m850 words
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Article152 1937-02-20 2 Tochnirians And Control Of Industry s.r Walter Cttrii k the Oral annual dinner <•: the n.»:i tial l^ederatlon ol Pr feaakmal Workera held In London, laki thai the rapid developmmt ol tr.tdf uinonism maO| non-manual and profaarinnai workt r^ wa.s one *>1 the Itttatendtof features oi post-war152 words
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Advertisement236 1937-02-20 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. lIF\I/111-O->IFTKK IiMII ROOM BCAU Weighs Up i" L. !hs. F:isy To Read Colours: (ireen. White lvor>. Prtoe MJt MEDICAL HALL LTI) M i Hittnv Ko.id ~BOAKf) RKSIDKNCE. SEA FRONT K.Vin.N(, Mftma Tl Meyer Kd Large rooms facing ya with own bath room H and C and mod &an236 words
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Advertisement450 1937-02-20 2 Tlbe Singapore Jfccc lftixss Head OIBrr: OcU Slrrrt. Siiitup.,^ IMion. 1. 1 llir> cMrns.oiiv t 4 v M lunrs >„„ Kuala l.umpui Uflirr: !5. Java S«rr«»l. I'honr I pub ni'... Krewstrr H.,.,,l fhunr Priunc Uflirr: 12 liish.,,» 5i,,,. Phunr London on,. 10 11..I 1 Hrrl 5,,,,, IMinin t tnu-al Trl-450 words
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Miscellaneous135 1937-02-20 2 Diary Of The Day High Water. 435 a.m. 8.2 ft.. 7.45 pjn 5.1 ;t Sports R e. r B.T.C. Spring Meeting. H <:k y: RAF. vs. C.S.C. C.-fk-t: S.C.R.C. \.s. Ht. Andrew's. T; t >r ~:s. Acs. 5..1.1 ?s. R.A. Chanp.i S.C.C. lA. at S.C.C. Cinemas AUIAMBKA r-\a.'.i Gordon «r*Ui135 words
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Article319 1937-02-20 3 "Guest" Of Governor SEQUEL TO SEA CRASH THAT COST 24 LIVES London, Feb. 7. pAPTAIN HARRY FARQI HAR, thirty-six-yt ar-old master of the Glasgow tanker Vanduara has been m a Turkish gaol for the past three weeks. Captain Farquhar was arrested by the Turkish police319 words
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Article157 1937-02-20 3 To Be Presented By Seremban x\mateurs Kuala Lumpur, t'H>. IX. Workmen aie bu.sy with hanunen and nails m the ballroom of the Selangor Club, preparing a stage lor the presentation of "Ten-Minute Alibi"' by Seremban Amateurs on Saturday night This three-act play by Anthony Armstrong. s?t m a157 words
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Article66 1937-02-20 3 Another guide to Malacca for the use ol tourists has been published— in aid of the funds of the Rover scouts <>i the historic settlement. Comprehensive and fully illustrated. It has been compiled by the Malacca Rovers, wh'i have shown great enterprise m its preparation. An apparent oversight66 words
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Article57 1937-02-20 3 In a police court case reported m Thursday's Free Press it was stated that the International Cycle Agency had given a tea party to some of its customers. The proprietor oi the Agency ir.lorm.s ils that no party was given by the iirm. the guests oemg members of a local57 words
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Article152 1937-02-20 3 Alleged Insults f ILY WEE, at one time a dancing hostess employed at tne New World Cabarei. gave a detailed account of thfl troubles she had with Susie Woo, another dancing hostess, when she charged Susie with assault and insult, at the Fifth Police Court yesterday, before152 words
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Article158 1937-02-20 3 Charge Against European In Taiping From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. Feb. IT. Judgment was reserved today by Ch" Pawanteh, the Taiping Magistrate, m the case m which William John Harrison, a European employee of Larut Tin Mines. Taiping, was charged with driving his car on a public road158 words
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Article153 1937-02-20 3 The first oi throe 10,000- ton erui.srrs Included m Germany's building programme after the conclusion of the naval agieenacnt with Britain was launched at Hamburg. She will dc armed with eight r.-inch i;uns and wa.s constructed by the firm rjl Biohm and V~ss On bchalt153 words
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Article, Illustration41 1937-02-20 3 SEVILLE RADIO STATION which has been m the insurgents' hand for some months, is the source of much rebel propaganda, m the Spanish civil war and most of it is read out by this charming senorita, who is thje station announcer.41 words
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Article128 1937-02-20 3 THE 2nd Battalion, The Gordon Highlander which arc to be stationed at Singapore, are expected to arrive by the transport Dorsetshire on Apr. 3. It had been announced m the FrcPress some titre ago that the new battalion would arrive early In April. The Ist128 words
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Article183 1937-02-20 3 Two Police Chiefs Suspended London, Feb. 6. THE Chief Constable of Lin- colnshir»\ Mr. R. 11. Fooks, stated last night that he hail found it necessary to suspend Superintendent William Trigg Deputy Chief Constable, and Chief Inspector S. Bell. Earlier Mr. Fooks was present at a meeting of a sub-committee183 words
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Article149 1937-02-20 3 Tanganyika Disorders Dar-Ks-Salaam. Feb. >. Despite disorders here last night between Hindus and Moslems the Agfe Khan, head of the Ismaili lfo&l< m.\ refused to postpone his riatt to 1 Tanganyika. He arrived hero by air this afternoon from Imnxtb&r The trouble broke out when149 words
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Article152 1937-02-20 3 SALE OF FAMOUS ESTATE Bought By Overseas Trade Department Secretary Laving ton Park Mansion and 1.300 acres of the beautiful 2.000-acre estate at the foot of the South Downs, which belonged to the late Lord Woolavingtcn, have been purchased by Capt. Euan Wallace. Secretary of the Department of Overseas Trade.152 words
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Article267 1937-02-20 3 Unusual Bankruptcy Case i PRESCRIBED as a man who was "obviously solvent," Tay Kirn Soon, Chinese partner of the ships chandlers and piovision merrhants, W. S. Bee and Co., Singapore, which failed recently, petitioned for a receiving order before Mr. Justice McElwaine, Chief Justice, yesterday. "This is267 words
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Article161 1937-02-20 3 .Judge's Comments On The Damage They Do Mr. Justice Bucknill. summing up m an action m the Divorce Court, said that n*at inirequently it was tMe "old lriend" <>i pre-marriage days who came m afterwards and did damage such as had boon done m that161 words
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179 1937-02-20 3 London, Feb. 4. Mr J A. Mollison was not present m the King's Bench Division yesterday to defend a claim made against him by the de Havilland Aircraft Co. tor £436 17s. 3d. for goods supplied and services rendered. Mr. J. Scott Henderson, for179 words
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Article35 1937-02-20 3 The collaps-? of part of the face of a cUff at Blair Point on the Firth of Forth coast, has revealed a seam of j coal four feet thick, believed to bo of excellent quality.35 words
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Article46 1937-02-20 3 The Child Welfare Society of Singapore regrets that an error was mad*? m the last list cf subscriptions printed, by which Mr. Chee Swee Cheng was shown as having given $100 This should have been $300 and the Society would like this correction to be known.46 words
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Article85 1937-02-20 3 Seremban Bus War (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sercmban. Feb. 18. For ten cents I travelled m a 12 pasmifM 1 motor bus to Port Dicks >n distance of some 21 miles today. I was the solitary passenger, the other eleven seats boiim unoccupied Owinu to85 words
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Article64 1937-02-20 3 Under the auspices of th Mt hmol Ooauwittat <>i Brl llafiamman Tawipte, South Bnduc Road B pQta, ;i "Kalaclirh.tin on t!.« Mlbjcrf "Virutlia X v mam I 1 Chapter from ThinnrilayadaJ i iiiim." will bo Riven al tin- ..ml Temple UMlaj 7p b\ \'i'm\ m M Samui i K.t\ rayai64 words
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Article26 1937-02-20 3 Shcpperton Council has complained to the 8.8.C. of a broadcast report of flooding m the district, statin* that Mich reports lowered the value of property. r,26 words
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180 1937-02-20 3 Turn Chinese Fined $100 ANG Hui Venß and Jimn Ah Tong. who oMMI tin; m I charge of having been m po >c s.vion of dutiat*'." tobacco at Chanel on Dec. 18. wok y< terday cony.i t ed by Captain Nelson Jonea m tiv second180 words
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Article80 1937-02-20 3 ACCORDING to statistics rum- piled by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Batavia. the exports of rubber from Netherlands Indies m January totalled 27.070 tons compared with 20.04 V* tons m January. 1936. Of the January exports. 14.348 tons were it. m estates and the balanie of80 words
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Advertisement67 1937-02-20 3 asm VIA THE CAPE A h V AND BACK VIA SUEZ OR VICE VERSA ROUND TRIP FARE: Ist Class (AFTER JANUARY Ist 1937) From £161.13.9 FOR DETAILED INFORMATION PLEASE APPLY TO: X.P.M. LINE, 1 Finlayson Green. Tel. 5451 Maison Lyons Confectionery ARRIVED a new consignment of CHOCOLATES LYONS SWEETS vnv67 words
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329 1937-02-20 4 London Life New One May Be Made London. TTHE problem ot Queen Elizabeth's crown ha.^ yet to be solved m connection witn the Coronation regalia. The Queen of England coes not possess a crown of her own. and there is no crown for her <us329 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-02-20 4 CONRAD VEIIVT AND ANNABELLA m the new British film "I ndei the Red Robe" which i* directed by Victor Seustrum.20 words
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Article, Illustration1088 1937-02-20 4 Joan Littlefield - Joan Littlefield Britain On The Screen By Von Sternberg To Direct N:w Laughton Film f.imilon. Feb. 9. A LEXANDER KORDA has yel m other world-famous recruit working at his Denham studios. This is the director, JcsK von Steinberg, who put Marlent Dietrich among tlie stars1,088 words
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Article138 1937-02-20 4 Cochrarfs Grail Coronation Review London. F>b. X. Charles B Cochimn is first m Uu field with Coronation .shows Hi.s Coronation revue, "Home and Beauty" beffaM at the Adelphi Theatre this month. It is less spectacular than r.sual. but has a witty book by A P Herbert and its138 words
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Article43 1937-02-20 4 London I1 ti natt i i ..ellmg. Mi Al QBt l.;i.< 11 a m uj d j .»ch-ui Lytton. 1 t>. i:.w :n n| .;> pupils and H U I by It ur>\i M Khftl I 'h< build :.i! -a A »p43 words
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Article44 1937-02-20 4 I i»nd<»n. I r»i l I M HM bt I B M (KfH <: ;>. elchtcen m «thi i m iiui a i knew .i pc pic .trr j Blr He i *>r» kn( rti Holljrvf) ri on the l a nimini tii-44 words
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Article112 1937-02-20 4 London, Icb. «J. IN the ancient, picturesque village of Woncrsh. m Surrey, lives the man who makes the Pope's sho^. He is William Brett, the village cobbler, who was asked one day by Dr Banfield of th^ Roman Catholic Seminary nearby if he would undertake to make112 words
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Article477 1937-02-20 4 CR OSS WORD PUZZLE COMES TO RUSSIA On The Continent But They Are Used For Making Propaganda QUITE a new diversion for So* let Russia is the crossword puzzle The Moscow evening paper "Vetche«nyaya Moskva" now puMMhM one every Tuetday. Clues are gencially seasoned with a little propaganda. Examples "A477 words
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Advertisement145 1937-02-20 4 When Miss Dainty steps out J\ X x i rlaion <>f nu I p ice, ,_y w charm and winsomeneji t v J _>-"' 'n Bo lovely natural li her Poise, m T' y/ j i rr, j\~^\ v v cntrancingly ethereal her Pres n C kM\ that she seems145 words
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Advertisement260 1937-02-20 4 jl i Amlih^ SfILV ■^Lm^^^^a^Bm -^■m^_ _^^bV^ _aV^LL^BT .^a^a^a^a^a^a^n^aM k^-SS-s^ff Mrv\ BISMAG Bisurated Mai;nt^i.i i^ the **f<iih*i j^^K-SgJ5 A\ treatment for the relief of stomach tronl Rive* quick relief because it instantly n«-uti aliv»» i f\M t-f y *he harmful at ;ds uhich cause indif;rstK»n and r.^—^j^'j wpT'SM it gastric260 words
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Article, Illustration205 1937-02-20 5 CANDLEMASS, THE FEAST Of TIIF. n RIF.CAT.ON of the Virgin Mary, was ce.ebrated In Westminster Cathedra.. London. Members o, the congregation holding cand les. during the mass. co THE SPANISH Minister of Public Instruction, Senor Jesus Hernandez, speaking during the opening of the first Workers' Institute m Valencia, opened by205 words
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Advertisement50 1937-02-20 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each IMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY CURRY WITH THE ADDITION OF Wm^EEßmß^^U K X f 1 1 ft iMI i I fi fJlnKmi Jy|^^^^7 ...DAWSEN'S AiS?>i4a^r mangoe %^^SiS*7 SWEET CHUTNEY w <^ M PHONE:50 words
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Article206 1937-02-20 6 Suffered With Sciatica For 25 Years. When your jo'nts start to creak and crack, it is a sure sign tint your system is producing, tec much harmful uric acid. If you fail to heed the warning you are storing up trouble for yourself. Road206 words
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Article195 1937-02-20 6 Alleged Cause Of Bankruptcy ITjOHAMED YL'SOF. Indian-Moha- meclan contractor, who went bankrupt because ot "an act of God." failed tc set his discharge yesterday. A fortnight ago he appeared before Mr Justice McElwaine. Chief Justice, and explained that serious floods which inundated parts ot Singapore catlssd heavy195 words
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Article58 1937-02-20 6 The exhibition of water-colours md oils by Mr. J. Wentscher and of examples of sculpture by Mrs j Wenteeher which has been held during *he p ls t week at Robins n c .t!e Lounge, will end today. There are splendid studies 0 5f^HZ? 1 Mllay58 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-02-20 6 HIM. CROSBY is now the highest paid male film star In America. I ist year his income tax waX v.im.noo. He Ls seen here with one of his many race horses.31 words
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1651 1937-02-20 6 Purchases Of Petrol FOUR SHOPS BURNT OUT IN HALF HOUR (From Our Own Correspondent) Scrembaii. Feb. 18. THE case of alleged mischicl by fire, against three Chinese at Gemas Law Kee Meng. Chooi Chee Seong alias Yung Chin Tuck and Yong Suce Peng alias1,651 words
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Article140 1937-02-20 6 CHINESE PLATOON For Taiping M. V. I. (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Feb. 10. OFFICIAL information was received m the State Capital today! that the suggestion to toim a Cninese Platoon of the M.V.I, at Taiping has bctn approved by the P\M.S. Government. A notice to this .'fleet was Issued140 words
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Article172 1937-02-20 6 Increased Wajjes From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Feb. 18. The threatened strike among Kinta Chinese foundry workers, involving about 2.000 skilled and unskilled la- bourers. has been averted. It was originally expected that they would go on strike on Monday, but. >n view of the owners172 words
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Article61 1937-02-20 6 Exterior Illuminations In Singapore Exterior illuminations will play big part m Singapore's Coronation celebrations. To enable business firms to m.ike a* good display as p' visible the Municipality kg reducing the rate for electricity used for exterior illumination* during the celebrations trom 15 cents a unit 1 161 words
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Article208 1937-02-20 6 "PEACE CAN BE ACHIEVED Japanese Ambassador's Views <4 JAPAN is not taking the initiaJ tive In rearmament," citclaiocl Mr. N. Sato. Japanese Ambassador at Paris, who Is returning to his homeland by the N.Y.K. liner Yasukuni Mam, which arrived at Singapore from Europe on Thursday. He was met on arrival208 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-02-20 6 SIR NKVII.K HENDERSON, who has Ih'ph appointed Ambassador to Berlin. He is at present Ambassador m the Argentine, and succeeds Sir Knc Phipps.23 words
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Article258 1937-02-20 6 400 Back At Work A BOlT 400 Chinese fitters and other .ii'iis.uis employed at the dockyard of the Singapore Harbour Board returned to work yesterday morning after a stnk* which has extended over mai«) weeks. There arc still f.w araunkr wrn i arc not yet bark258 words
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Article138 1937-02-20 6 Will Be Celebrated On Monday Singapore will celebrate iv third New Year within less than eight week* en Monday, when Hart Raya Haji the Mohammedan festival occurs. It is t public holiday Already there has been the Christian New Year and the traditional Chinese New Year on138 words
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Advertisement35 1937-02-20 6 OVALTINE COLD or Hot <§>. is now saved inljic leading Cafes and nesiau rants WANDI.R |,TI) IS Chattered Baafc fcriMtng Singapore. FOR REPAIRS N JEWELLERY WATCHES U. S. de SILVA MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 179. ORCHARD ROAD ihiJiiii^^^^^^^^^^^^^B<fWfM^ili!ijßßWlwßK35 words
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Advertisement176 1937-02-20 6 When you retire-JJ-OV are f.m.n, now .hrn .ome d.y you mv.l ret.re I nVu A you c. n „y e U ffi cl<?nt fo five Tou an m ome •nd very frw achieve thi, you h.II he drpenJrn. on orh.^ Fortunately the prohlem i, a**, „|,.i M ?ou f ff176 words
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Article186 1937-02-20 7 A Pessimistic View (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 19. NAI DONG INDRA BHURIBADHANA. onp: of the three As.sembly representatives of Übol. declared m an interview his opinion on the direct method of the people proceeding to elect their representatives. The M.P declared that he doubtod ii186 words
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Article308 1937-02-20 7 Raffles L ibra ry THE undernotet. newly-added non- ftctton and action works will bC ready for issue today. Yok',:i Ye.si rdav.s: Thirty Years of Advrnture In th< Klondike, illustrated. Major nad Armstrong; Elizabethan S jmen. illu.sirated. DoHglai Bell, A Stranger m V .ur Midst. Mary Britnieva; War Ov<»r England. L308 words
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Article145 1937-02-20 7 Sequel To Propaganda In Malta Malta. Feb. 14. The MOMfcUtOA] dismissal of two official! m Malta on the allegation of I conduct prejudicial to British Interest* has caused no surprise here. Bonello •H noted for his connection with the Italian propagandist organisation, which w;..- suppressed m MaltaReuter Wireless - 145 words
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Article153 1937-02-20 7 Compromise Amendment In Senate Washington. Feb. 18. Btnaton Wheeler and Bone yester(:.iy introduced into the Senate the draft constitutional amendment to empower Congress to re-enact by a two- third.- vote ot both I Houses, any law held to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. They predicted thatReuter - 153 words
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Article39 1937-02-20 7 The High Commissioner for the Malay States has nominated Dr R. Lewthwaite. Acting Director. Institute lor Medical Research. FM.S.. to be a member of the Medical Council of the SS. and FM.S. vice Dr A. N. Kinsbury on furlough.39 words
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Article102 1937-02-20 7 (From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok Krb. IM. MR. TAOE WERGENI. a wrlitenown Danish shikari with a wide experience of the Jungles ol the Siamese peninsula, shot about n fortnight ago a line bull and OCMi sladang. near Klong Yang, three days west of Bandon The bull's102 words
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Article86 1937-02-20 7 Berlin, Feb. 14. A new law has been published whereby German railways cease to belong to the shareholders oi a company and again become the property ot the Reich, including rolling stock and landed property. The Ministry of Communications assumes the duties of Director-Gene- I ral, whileReuter Wireless - 86 words
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Advertisement52 1937-02-20 7 Whoopee! "THE GOLD-DIGGERS OF 1937" ARE COMING! CAPITOL TODAY at 1 1 a.m. Jfa) 'MICKEY MOUSE' MATINEE C^^ff^ Grand Programme of Selected Pictures including f£^J M^J^L^ MICKEY'S RIVAL." and "ELMER THE ELEPHANT" r-^Jkr*'^ Walt Disney's Latest Coloured successes Musical comedies, novelties, etc. Adults 50 cts. Children 25 cts. Mickey Mouse52 words
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Advertisement248 1937-02-20 7 ffltt -OWING TO REVISED ARRANGEMENTS... JiX& OALA OPENING ACCELERATED! [TOMORROW, ff E CAPITOL 1 Jijf^lg/ N|>\l Hide with the Lancers as they charge again to §j Immortal Fame! The Stars of "CAPTAIN BLOOD" fm h Reunited m Warner's Greatest Spectacle If ERROL FLYNN and OLIVIA de HAVILLAND j IN .^C248 words
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Miscellaneous457 1937-02-20 7 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 2ND SI NOAY IN LENT Sun: 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7 M) am. Matins. B.OJ a.m. Choral Eucharist. 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion 10 4 16 a.m. Sunday School. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon Prearher: The Rev. Nigel Williams Weekdays: Holy Communion on Wednesday (St. Matthias457 words
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Miscellaneous652 1937-02-20 7 |Tuos: 8.00 p.m. vMatfty Service) Gospel Meeting Speaker. Mr. Oh Teow Suan. Wed: 8.00 p.m. 'Malay Service) Prayer and Ministry Meeting. Speaker: Mr Vow Choo Kye. Fri: 3.00 p.m. Women's Bible Class. 8.00 p.m. Hokien Service. Speaker. Mr. E. Tipson. S;it: 8.00 p.m. Young Men's Bibl.- Class. STRAITS CHINESE PRESBYTERIAN652 words
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964 1937-02-20 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1937. Synthetic Rubber WHILE the potentialities of .synthetic rubber must never be lost sight of. it Would not be too Wise U) place a 5 much insistence on it ;us did Mr. Jan Bata and Mr. L. Cresson at the Singapore Rotary Club964 words
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Article23 1937-02-20 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE BIRTH. HOLT On Fob It, 1937. lit the OcnenU Hospital, Singapore, to Dolce nic Hall) wile Of George Hull v son23 words
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Article187 1937-02-20 8 Mr. George Innes well-known W, >; End first-night playgoer, for 30 years departmental head of the District Messenger Co has died from influenza The Hon. Mr. Justice Howes, the former Perak Judge, on his return from leave, it is stated, will be appointed as Judge at Singapore187 words
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Article609 1937-02-20 8 Smcllinp For l/tst (,nlf falls 1 1<>w li Spemk From The Gmvs ity Whm Of Premier OIR John Simons plea for a golf ball which, when it alights, emits a squeaky SOS every ten seconds and so assists the player to locate it. Is a reminder609 words
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Article907 1937-02-20 8 •"pHE daughter* Mrs Greenhalgh moisted that she .should get away for a change after her illness She. m turn, refused to consider it "Ah dunnot want to lie m a strange bed at my time o'life." she ?aid Ah con sit at th' window an" v.tteh folks passing907 words
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Advertisement168 1937-02-20 8 How "Single" Whiskies married J^^y^Cl Here m Scotland/* said Johnnie Walker, 'C^2 /-tk wt don't marry the single or separate *\J- I W whiskies until they are fully matured. The *^^J blender then has a large number of fine old single whiskies nt his disposal, and from these he achieves168 words
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Advertisement59 1937-02-20 8 IS HE CONCEITED? Well. I'd just like ti buy him at my price and sell him at his! Fair comment, doubtless, as is the opinian that the best thing of its kind is the "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY. gelseral ACCIDENT FIRE 6 LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. Incorporated m59 words
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450 1937-02-20 9 Sin Chew Jit Poh - SHENSI RED LEADERS' PEACE GESTURE TO NANKING Sin Chew Jit Poh Request For Cessation Of Hostilities OFFER TO PLACE TROOPS UNDER GEN. CHIANG Armed Measures To Recover Lost Territory Urged thtt", V *"T\ Shan e h *i. F^. 18. jHH, leaders of the Communist forces m Shensi have cabled to450 words
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Article, Illustration50 1937-02-20 9 (iIRL RELATIVES of men at the front photographed m Madrid as they questioned Government soldiers about friends and relatives m the hope that they may have met them. Th se troops were formerly on the rebel s.de unt.l they were captured by the Government for whom they are now lighting.50 words
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849 1937-02-20 9 Achieving Balance Between Obligations And Strength London, Feb. 19. IN the House of Commons ycstei- day the Defence Loan re&Olution was carried by 329 votes to 145. The debate was continued by Mr A. V. Alexander lor the Opposition and Sir Thomas Inskip. Minister torReuter; British Wireless - 849 words
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Article142 1937-02-20 9 War Minister On Those Who Sneer "It ought to be impressed on those young men who lounge about and waste their leisure and sneer at the Territorial Army that this is the only i country m Europe where they would i not be compelled by142 words
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159 1937-02-20 9 If Expansion Of British Navy Is To Continue Washington, Feb. 19. "If the expansion of the British navy is to continue, it will become necessary for us to adopt a new naval programme, declared Mr. Walsh. the j chairman of the Senate Naval AffairsReuter - 159 words
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97 1937-02-20 9 Dominions Cost Of Imperial Defence London. Feb. 19. ASKED m the House o! Commons yesterday whether a statement could be made on the proposals of the Government to be laid belore the Imperial Conference respecting a greater .share In the cast ol Imperial defence being borne by the Dominions, theBritish Wireless - 97 words
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Article150 1937-02-20 9 New York Market Failing To Follow London London, Feb. 19. The refusal of the New York rubber market to lollow London's lead is arousing considerable discussion among London rubber circles. It is pointed out that the recent firm undertone prevailing here fails to be reflectedReuter - 150 words
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Article38 1937-02-20 9 Washington. Feb. 19. Mr. Cordell Hull. Secretary cf State, stated that the State Department was favourably disposed to greater discretionary power for the President m administering the neutrality laws, as against mandatory index-; ible rules.— ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article21 1937-02-20 9 New York, Feb. 19. The death is announced of Mr. John Nolen. a town-planner and landscape architect ol worldwide reputation ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article50 1937-02-20 9 Committee Breaks Up Without Reaching Decision London Feb. 19. Contrary to expectation, the non- i intervention sub-eommitee. after a meeting of nearly two hours yesterdaybroke up without reaching a dcci- sion with regard to Portugal's objection to the volunteer control scheme. A turther meeting is being held morrow ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article526 1937-02-20 9 LORDS DEBATE Open Door Policy Urged London, Feb. 18. T*HE question of an extension of the mandate system was deoated m the House of Lords last night on a motion by Lord Noel Buxton calling on the British Government to consult the Governments of theBritish Wireless - 526 words
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Article118 1937-02-20 9 Civil Ix>rd Returns From Empire Tour London. Krh 1?». Mr. Kenneth Lmdviv civil Lnvd ot the Admiralty, arrived at S -ut h.iiupt mi yesterday m the Empnv Qjrlng-b at Centaurus irom Alexandria 'We are strengthening our naval dtftMM throughout the Empire." he said m an interview, "andReuter - 118 words
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Article57 1937-02-20 9 Shanrhai, Feb. 19. The report concernin>. Fffli*flt *ion of the Central Ba» k oi Chll* into a Central Reserve Binl' «>• rt ported by Rei.tcr. m TMature according to Mr Hsi Te Mou genorai manager of the Central Bank ot China, who said that the project had not yet beenReuter - 57 words
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477 1937-02-20 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES Last Night's Quotations From London 6 p.m. Feb. 19 Share of £1 flenomlnation unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage »nd stamp duty are not included. Conversion Loan, 5 p.c, 1944-84 114 114" H477 words
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Article188 1937-02-20 10 Feb. 16 17 18. American Can. Com. 107> 2 108' 2 109 American Telephone !and Telegraph 180> 4 179 176' 2 Atcheaon Railroad 74 75 741., Chesapeak 65' 4 64^ 60' H Duponl 173 174 174 4 ilrettone n% 37% 37' 2 General Bectrle 60 3 4188 words
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88 1937-02-20 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Feb. If), 1? o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No I X.R.S.S m cases FOB February* 35 3 16:15 516 Good FAQ. m cases •FOB. February) N .if> l |f No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spotloose (awardable Singapore) 34 7 H 35 March 35 35 April-June 35' 35 1 July-Sept.88 words
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Article64 1937-02-20 10 Feb. 19 Gambler T.T. 7.50 Java Cube 10 50 Hamburg Cube 15.00 White Muntok Pepper 21.50 Black, Pepper 1200 Copra, mixed 8.10 Copra, sundried 8.40 Small Flake Tapioca 5 40 R. Saigon Al $174 R. Siam. W.C. No. 1 $162 Rice, Siam, W.C. No 2 $147 Rice,64 words
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Article195 1937-02-20 10 From London 5.30 .p. m. Feb. 19 KMtitKK Easy. London Spot. 10 5 16 d. 10-Vi Previously 10 5 16 d. 10 7 ir.d. Apr-June: 10 5 16d. 10 7 lGd. Previously: lO^d. 10 7 Md. July-Sept.: 10 5 16d. 10 7 16d. Previously: 10 5 16d.195 words
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Article74 1937-02-20 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Feb. 19 Tin: Strong. Cash 4J24:i 2s Gd. Previously: Firm it 4:2:54 12s Gd. Three months £243 12s cd Previously: i:2:is 7s Gd New York Tin: M.3T Pr\ iously 52.25 Copper: Settlement: ens 12s. Gd Pitvtomly t59 it.s 6d (.old Saturday: i"774 words
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Article78 1937-02-20 10 London Closing Quotations Feb. 19 I Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Francs to 124 21 lv.V 8 loo 1 New York $to 488 2 A 4 81> 4 Ifffc Am-sterdani Guilders to 12 107 8 94. 895 Hong Kong Per dollar78 words
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Article209 1937-02-20 10 Feb. 1?> SEI IIN(. London, TT. 24 1 15 London, demand 2 4 1 IG London. 4 months' light I 4 1 8 Lyon.s. demand 1230 Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand 571 8 Montreal, demand 57 Uatavia. demand 103 :i 4 San.arang. demand 103', Calcutta. Bombay209 words
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Article132 1937-02-20 10 Fraser Company. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Total for books Clos*» tuvuiriil Compary. Dividend Date Ex. Div. ""Tear TIN Payable Date to date Aust. Malay 6d. *Yb. 21 To Mar. 2 Feb 24 Asam Kumbang 6d. Feb 26 Mar 5 F. b 27 v y i!h,r ng 52 Int Feb 15132 words
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Article1207 1937-02-20 10 ilFrom Exchange Telegraph Co, Fraser and Co. f s List FRIDAY, FEB. 15. 1937: 6 P.M. MININC) Ruvrr* SHlem Ampat Tin (4s) 5« 5* 6d Asam Kumbang •i 33s 6d 34s 6d Austral Malay (£> 4 56* c.d. Ayer Hit am .5m Ml 23fc ANer1,207 words
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Article103 1937-02-20 10 ISSUED BY PHASER AND CO. AT THE Cl.O+E OF BUBINESS YKSTKRDAY Kintal m l> Ulth bttyw :lt »™«»™ve<! pcice> for Southern va is t n th T S S thern N '^->aas. Sio.,rs. Amp.,ts and srl., isM.e^ thJ Shirr s htiwi 1 dt« 6d Amount Hull ,r103 words
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Article, Illustration398 1937-02-20 11 Winning CONTRACT David Burnstine, Merwin D. Mater, OruxUd Jacoby and Howard Sc hen ken, world's leading team-of -four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence TACTICS MiAM CAMO VALUES OF THE FOUR ACES SYSTEM EJ3HHEI TOTAL VALUE o* PACK t* AVCBA6C HAM» IN expert398 words
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Advertisement361 1937-02-20 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In tne i/<flony of Hong Kong) Th» ttaMltty of members hi Limit** to Urn -octant and la mtnow •r«_*rt_»_ by Or4lnanr« No of 1929 of tkM Colony. Authorised Capital 150.000.000 Issued and Fully Paid-up 120.000. 000 Reserve Fond: Sterling t.500.000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve361 words
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Advertisement504 1937-02-20 11 CHARTERED BANK OF EN HI A, AUSTRALIA AND t'tllPi (Incorporated In England \>s Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 800,000 shares of £5 each 3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 iinn office 58, Rtahopsgate. London, F..C. Z. Agencies and Krmnches. Mot Star *****0 Salmon Arnrr.sar Ipoh Semarang504 words
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Miscellaneous792 1937-02-20 11 WEEK-END RADIO PROGRAMMES TOD A V Singapore ZHL Wavelength— 22s metres p.m Speech and recorded music. Penang— ZHJ Penang Wireless Society) Wavelength— 49.3 metres p.m 7.00 Time signal and day's programme. 7.05 Indian music. 800 Malay music. 855 News. 9<X) Close down. Batavia— NlßOM t,.U) a.m.— 7.05 a.m.— YDA 98.68792 words
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Miscellaneous336 1937-02-20 11 Transmission 3 The following frequencies will be used: CSH 13.?>7 m.. GOT 10.X: m. and GSB 31.5.1 m. p.m. 9.20 Big Ben. A G. and S." Cocktail, or A Mixed Savoy Grill. 10.20 'The Three Admirals. 1 m Harmony and Humour. 10.35 Interval summary, and commentary on the sec. nd336 words
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Miscellaneous151 1937-02-20 11 TOMORROW Singapore ZHL Wavelength :!!."> metres 11.30 am to 12.30 p.m. Speech and recorded music Batavia^-NIROM «.20 a.m.— 7.05 a.m. —YDA !»8.68 m. and YDB 31! m. 10.50 a.m.— 1.50 p.m.— YDA 45).K7 m. and YDB ttj m. "»0 p.m. to closinf YDA f JB.<»B m. and YDB IL2 m.151 words
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Miscellaneous165 1937-02-20 11 Hong Kong— ZßW Wavelengths 19.6 m.. 31.49 m. 19.75 m. and 16.90 m 330 6.30 p.m. Chinese programme. 6 30 10.30 p.m European programme. 8.8.C. Transmission 5 Thr following frequencies ivilr be used: CiSI) 25.53 m GSC 31.32 m. and (.SI? 31.55 m. a m. G2O Big Ben 'Suggestions lor165 words
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Miscellaneous118 1937-02-20 11 8.35 Greenwich time signal. 8 44) A short religious service. Irom the studio 9.05 Clase down Transmission 3 The following frequence* will be used: GSH 13.97 m. (.SF 19.82 m. and GSR 31. 55 m. p.m 9.20 Big Bon A recital ot Schumann s songs, by Roy Henderson i baritone118 words
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Article109 1937-02-20 12 I^arjjer Cargoes For British Ships? Sydney. A plan to give British ships a larger share of the cargoes between Australia and Japan and China has been drawn up by Mr. Thorby. Assistant Minister of Commerce, and will be discussed by the Cabinet shortly. For some time Australia109 words
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Article47 1937-02-20 12 The Conte Rosso is due here on Tuesday afternoon from Shanghai. Hong Kong and Saigon. She will berth alongside the S.H.B. wharves and is expected to sail again the following clay at noon for Penang, Colombo. Bombay, Massaua. Port Said. Brindisi i Venice and Trieste.47 words
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Article107 1937-02-20 12 TRADE PROSPECTS AT NEWPORT Th«> annual report ol tho Nrwport Chamber of Commerce, to be presented at the annual meeting Ofl the Chamber statos th:it to a very lar^e extent prosperity hM returned to tho country, but, unlortunately. it has not been shared m equally by all Industries' and by107 words
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117 1937-02-20 12 A Bill providing for the improvement of piers, harbours, and Jetties m the Highlands and Islands is to be introduced by Mr. Walter Elliot. Secretary lor Scotland. The measure will enable local authorities and other properly constituted bodies to assume control of piers and harbours117 words
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Article510 1937-02-20 12 Installation Of 1,000 lbs Plant At Cardonald London. UNTIL recently Messrs. Cockburns, the steam varve special* ists, could test up to 300 lbs. pressure under steam, but no higher. Of late, however, there has been a tendency towards increased steam pressures and eventually they decided510 words
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122 1937-02-20 12 No. 13. SIGNING BILLS OF LAIMM. It is notified for information that with immediate elTect the clause appearing on page 18 of the abovenuned Tariff under the caption "Signing Bills of Lading" has been altered to road M follows* Bills of Lading cannot be signed122 words
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Advertisement537 1937-02-20 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.8.) 6;iA. TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Pamaffe MSI. fc U I WtL/K LLOYDS AGENTS. XT' BOOKING AGENTS KOR FEDERATE MALAY STATES RAIL WAT* "JTJ ROYAL STATE RAILWAY- OF 81AM. CANADIAN MCIfM JWpBLDt Gfttfrm (Incorporated In Bndaatf) fTBAVEL SYSTEM ■■■■MbVMbI THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via537 words
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Advertisement237 1937-02-20 12 BIBBY LINE [London Mtimrss 22. P.\l I MM I LONDON, SW 1) of fa.st twln-.Mrrw Oil Driven M.i.l Paawngtr Vessels between RANGOON, 1 01 omko. roRT SI PW MARSKILLKS. PLYMOUTH ASH I().MM)N with through rnnnection from BHlgiport and Penan*. UOMKWAKI) SMI IM.S l.ea\e leaft Kanc<Ntn olnmb« OXFT)KIXSH! T.-b 25 Mar237 words
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Miscellaneous422 1937-02-20 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals rilir^ Jill* JF BT TRAIN 11ir r Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 am, Swettenham, Taiplng and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala Kri and Tumpat: Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 p.m. Kuala Lumpur and Penang:422 words
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Miscellaneous296 1937-02-20 12 WEEK-END RADIO PROGRAMMES (Continued from page 11) Roman Catholic Broadcasting Association. 7.50 Opening announcement. 755 Talk on behalf of the V.PRO 8.10 Special broadcast by the Rom m Catholic Broadcasting Association: 9.10 Music 920 From Mail to Mail m Holland 9.45 Oman recital. 9.55 New.s ito. ns 10.10 Close down.296 words
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Miscellaneous280 1937-02-20 12 SINGAPORE^ HARBOUR Ships alongside the Wlur\r „r Kxpettrd to \rri\r Kast Wharf (Entrance <..ttr Rohna 22 44 Main Wharf (Kntr.imr <..,!«. -jj. Agapenor 13; Ar.« lar 8; Shirala G l rnipirr l)i»ck (Kntranre Cat* j>. Nagis^in Marti 16; Kiimaeu West Wharf (Kntranre <..«t« Kola 3; Silverpmc 1 KKPPKL II \KMmi280 words
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Advertisement625 1937-02-20 14 K. P. M. TOBELO— Saturday, Feb. 20, Selat-Pandjang. Koedap, Tampoetih, Tampat-Tinggi, Bengkalis, Seneboei and Bagan Si-Api-Api. VALENTIJN— Saturday. Feb. 20, Rhio (passengers and mails only), Bawean. Padang-Bay. Boeleleng and Sourabaia. HOUTMAN— Saturday, Feb. 20, Saigon and Hong Kong. TOHlTl— Saturday. Feb. 20, PontUanak. TOMOHON— Saturday, Feb. 20. Singkawang. Pemangkat and625 words
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879 1937-02-20 15 Fast Hockey Match On Padang LOSERS PLAY BETTER THAN SCORES INDICATE KY "BtLLY OFF" A FIVE goal victory— and that against a team representing the pick of the Services wns a feat which stamped the S.K.C. as the879 words
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289 1937-02-20 15 "Determined To Regain Lost Sporting Laurels TIIK lour'h Annual Mccliiig of the Mlnto Cricket Inion was held at the Clubs pivr ises before .1 faiii> large altCMdaßCe on WVdnesduy nit,!,!. The MSjetidg iinanimouslv elected Mr. F. C. Sands, M.IM., F.R.(i.S. and Tuan Haji Abdul289 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-02-20 15 photo). DEMONSTRATION of the fir>t exercise taken during the lifesaving practice at the y.m.c.a. pool yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 18 words
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Article274 1937-02-20 15 Fixture For This Week-End THE fifth round ol the FA. Cup competition will be played on Saturday, the draw beina as follows: Sunderland vs. Swansea T. Kolton \V. vs. Manchester C. (irimsb.v T. vs. Wolverhampton \V. hverton vs. Toteiiham 11. Coventry C. vs. \Vest Bromwuh A. Preston N.E.274 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-02-20 15 photo). SERVICES PLAYER has a shot at goal during yesterdays hockey match against the S.R.C. Free PressFree Press - 17 words
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Article37 1937-02-20 15 S.C.C. Second Team Loses Soccer (Jame The Casuals Association lootball team beat the Singapore Cricket Ciuo'a second siring by three goal.s to two m a football game played on the Singapore Padang yesterday afternoon.37 words
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Article26 1937-02-20 15 Tennis courts at the B.C.R.C. will be i ailable on Tuesday. Owing to the b;-.d weather the courts were unable to be repaired sooner.26 words
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Article413 1937-02-20 15 First Start In Singapore 'TPHE following are new import. that will run m Malaya lor the lrrst time during the Singapore Turl Clubs Spring Meeting, with details ot their past performancesDon Carlos (late Long Set). 4 yean by Gilt Edg* Cosine, v■ This Aust alian gektlni ran413 words
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Article94 1937-02-20 15 The RAF. beat the Oovefhmtflli Services by four goals to one at 8 ccer at Seletar yesterday. These two teams clashed at Jal.in Besar last month and the result was a five-all draw. Newcomers to the RAF base weft tried out yesterday and acquitted94 words
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Article94 1937-02-20 15 lirnclman To Load The Side? Hcimhuv. »>»». it is understood on reliable authority that efforts are btiai i.. v ie by tht Cricket chih ol India to bring out to India yet another unofficial A.. taaa under the captaincy ol Don Bradman. states The Hindu The94 words
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Article20 1937-02-20 15 London 1.-1,. IK In the Southern Division Qu»en'.s Park Rangers beat Northampton by three goaLs tj two Rruior20 words
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Article16 1937-02-20 15 The Women's February !<>uiv competition at the Krpp\ Goif will br played on Friday16 words
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Article600 1937-02-20 15 FERNANDEZ OUTPOINTED BY SMARN Disappointing Fight At New World Last Night BY "RINGSIDE" fyi the whole it was a good night of boxing at the New World Arena last night, i H spite of a rather dull bout m th«« main event. Nai Smarn, a young Siamese making his first600 words
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Article, Illustration15 1937-02-20 15 photo). SITDKNTS LISTENING to a life-savin X lecture at the YM< pool yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 15 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-02-20 15 DAVIDSON scores Arsenals second Roal during the match arainst Manchester I'nited m the FA. Cup at Highbury «n F*b 1 \rsrna) won flve goals to nil.26 words
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982 1937-02-20 16 Abbot's Temptation Is A Likely Winner OPENING OF S. T. C.'s SPRING MEETING Bk' "BOOKIE" Tlli: going should be good at Bukit Timali today, the first day of tl'e Singapore Turf Club's Spring meeting. Twelve horses failerl to accept vestenlay and the982 words
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903 1937-02-20 16 NIMROD - NIMROD FINE SOCCER DISPLAY AT 15 V Chinese 1; Malays 0. IN friendly soccer games at the beginning of the season one does not usually expect the finer points to be exploited, but the lar^e crowd who watched the Chinese and Malays at Anson903 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-02-20 16 photo). IT IN TIIK AIR. Picture taken during play m the soccer match at Alison Itoad yesterday between tht* Chinese and Malays. Free PressFree Press - 24 words
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Article103 1937-02-20 16 BY "BOOKIE" Mcc No. I—l. < is( aha 2. Wait A Bit 3. Spear of Sarawak. Kate No. 2—l. WAIT AM) SEE 2. Amy Welkin 3. See You Later. Race N«. I— l. ABBOTS TF MPT AT lON 2. Wonder Bar 3 K«-x. Baai no 4—i. oakk i»evii. t103 words
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Article56 1937-02-20 16 BYSI \NDER K.i. c 1 Irouliudour. W tit Hi iv.m- v SUverla« Nevei Kate Ahhot s I <-inpt.it i n Kr\ Race I doMen (ilimpsr l>i u< c. Iv M I > i'W I p Nonx.i liukit Irnili K.u Knulit'x I\r Bl 11. I Race 1 —No I. unit.56 words
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Article94 1937-02-20 16 Phe order ol rum U hingl tor io«i.»\ \s n l«;ue N.. 1 Horses \U\ I i» IV Karr N» Horses I- l»\ I Bi I Kace No Horses .I— l>i\ t Mi: Id i) wgh i 11.i.c No I Horsrs |>ix I line No.94 words
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370 1937-02-20 16 AMES PLAYS ANOTHER FINE INNINGS Melbourne, Feb. 19. ll4li:N play after lunch today m llw match hen betWOeei the HjCjC and \ictoria wickets fell like ninepins, but it tine innings U\ Ames retrieved the situation somrvtliut for the M.C.C. and at rl«»se of pla> ei^ht370 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-02-20 16 photo AN IMCIDCNT during pla> m the merer match between th. h,i and Malays at \mn«.m X »«l vrstrrda> Free PressFree Press - 21 words
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