The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 March 1937
1937-03-25
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Title Section17 1937-03-25 1 The Singapore Free Press AND CABLE NEWS. NO. 15,118. ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1937. 16 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration991 1937-03-25 1 Colliery Guarded By 200 Men Of The Malay Regiment GOVERNMENT TAKE SERIOUS VIEW ROAD BARRICADED BY STRIKERS AFTER THE Seizure Of Kepala The Only Violence (From Our Own Correspondent) Hatu Arang, Mar. 21. DATU ARANG is an armed camp tonight, 200 men of the Malay991 words
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Article212 1937-03-25 1 DUCE ATTACKS CHURCH OF ENGLAND How Italy Waited For Vengeance Rome, Mar. ZA. A STRONG polemical speech niaue by Mussolini m the Piazza Venezia on the occasion of thei celebration "Of the 18th anniversary of Fascism sharply rebuked news- papers which sought to make a mystery out of his return212 words
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Article120 1937-03-25 1 b Crashes Into Channel (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 24. HALF an hour after opening a letter announcing that he was coming home on leave, Sir Arthur Jelf recehed an Admiralty wire stating that his son, Lieut. Christopher Blomfield Jelf. R.N., had fatally crashedFree Press Copyright - 120 words
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Article56 1937-03-25 1 On inquiry late last night the Singapore Free Press was informed that ItM condition of Mrs. Garrard, who met with an accident while travelling m a car driven by her husband, Mr. A. E. Garrard, the well-known jockey, was unchanged. New York, Mat. li. The death is announcedReuter - 56 words
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Article66 1937-03-25 1 More Troops And Bombers Hong Kong, Mar. 21. J T is authoritatively disclosed that Great Britain is sending two additional battalions to Hong Kong as soon as possible and probably several squadrons of bombers. Present plans demand an expenditure of $40,000,000 m the next two yearsReuter - 66 words
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Article85 1937-03-25 1 Moscow, Mar. £4. FIVE Soviet planes, piloted by Russia's leading aviators, have left Moscow on a flight to the North Pole. The object of the flight is to establish a permanent settlement In the Polar region as a midway station for the Moscow-San Francisco airReuter - 85 words
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Article60 1937-03-25 1 A RESOLUTION by the chair- man relating to the proposal to raise a new $2'« 4 million loan at 3 per cent, is on the agenda for the next meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission to be held on Tuesday. Powers of arrest are also to be60 words
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Article199 1937-03-25 1 NINE OLD MEN ON SIT-DOWN STRIKE U. S. Labour Backs Roosevelt FORD NEXT ON LfST> New York, Mar. 24. "IJENRY FOHD mi«»ht as well get I ready to do business with his organised workers.' dec land Mr. Homer Martin. president of the United Automobil Wo kcrs. M a mass meetingReuter - 199 words
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Article70 1937-03-25 1 TWO BY-ELECTION RESULTS London. Mar. The Farnham by-election m cor sequence of Sir Arthur Samue/s c tion to the Peerage resulted a.s fol GxiOey N. O OODS.I J0. 580. Peter Pain (Lab I 7IM Linton Thorp. X C ilnd-Cons 2.327. Edward Mi'.'.cr 1 1 d I 154 The Tonbrid-e by-elReuter - 70 words
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Advertisement71 1937-03-25 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. TONIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER and DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight AND NEW CABARET ENTERTAINMENT LOLA and MATYI POPULAR CONTINENTAL DANCERS PRESENTING AN ATTRACTIVE AND VERSATILE REPERTOIRE Non-diners fl.oo FRIDAY Cocktail Dance71 words
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Advertisement79 1937-03-25 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. SEA VIEW mb HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER-ANCE CABARET DOLORES DOLEN ADAGIO (HARACTKR M OMI.DY DAM F.R* THERE WILL BE NO DINNER-DANCE ON GOOD IRIDAY EASTER SUNDAY: Morning: Popular Concert and Tiffin. Evening: Dinner Concert on the Lawn. EASTER MONDAY: SPECIAL79 words
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Article215 1937-03-25 2 Wealth Of Singing, Music And Dancing Partly show m a show. "Born To Dance." screening at the Capitol. Uvea up to 10 title In Its wealth ol singing, dancing and music. Beautiful Eleanor Powell tap dances and sings, while refreshing Una Merkel provides the laughs because she215 words
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Article49 1937-03-25 2 To Broadcast From ZJI.L. Mr. ClifTord Huntsman, the wellkncwn English pianist who is now m Singapore m the C9urse of his second tour of the Far East will give a pianoforte recital which will be broadcast from station Z.H.L. tomorrow, from 7.30 pm to 8 p.m.49 words
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Article45 1937-03-25 2 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company announces that the delay on j lull rate telegrams from Sineapore to I London yesterday was as follows: Telegrams handed m at 5.00 pm four minutes; 5.30 p.m. four minutes; SJW pm. .six minutes; 6 30 p.m. working45 words
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Article175 1937-03-25 2 "Crime Over London*' At The Pavilion W"h iter! own country too hot to hold them and descend on London lometh lg is bound t i happen And It doe.^ "Crime Over London/ the Criterion pictur ted ii It ially at the P ivil m Tl night.175 words
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Article377 1937-03-25 2 Lida Langerveld To Lead Orchestra THE Singapore Musical Sociery announces that Madame Lida Vorenkamp-Langerveld has accepted the position of loader ol the orchestra, which she will take up on her return from Java m May. The presence ot this tine artiste amongst the members is bound377 words
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Article, Illustration160 1937-03-25 2 Unf ortunate Day For Four Local Cyclists y_BT_RDAY aeema to have been a very unfortunate daj i r Chinese cyclista Four i I then lei] oil their sustaining injurlei winch m ted ths attendance ol the ambulance. The Hi v/aa shortly after nine o'clock at Hill Street The cyclist had160 words
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Advertisement140 1937-03-25 2 NOTICE. SINGAPORE MINK IIWLITY. NOTU E rfj C ONSI MERS Ol ELECTRICITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CELEBRATION Or ihe CORONATION Ol Ills MAJESTY KING GEORGE VI r supply ol lectrtctty tor rior illumination <>t buildings ring th< c lebration od H i Majesty s Coron iti n will be reduced140 words
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Advertisement556 1937-03-25 2 NOTICES. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the SS.) NOTICE Is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Company will oe closed from Mar. 23. till Mar 29. 1937. both days inclusive. By Order of the Board, K. M. JOPP. Acting Secretary. NOTICE. Dressers Examination An examinati n lor556 words
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Advertisement380 1937-03-25 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. SKIN TISSUE CREAM. Harriet Huhhartl Aver. a Ociualflal Uaatmant lor youi skin. Combined with lenttl Ruuaats exercises, thia rich craass aid.s in rep i nisfil ;J m tonina and hanlng the mu.s.- Corrad m Instruct! ns are enclosed m each packau<> MEOICAL HALL. LIMITED. Chemists. BOARD *T RESIDENCE.380 words
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Advertisement396 1937-03-25 2 Zbe Sinoaporc Jfrce {Press llrad OOk-e: Cecil Street. Sin«aparr Phone: MtJ U line* alia extension* to all departrnt t,u| Tel: "Tune»' Kaala Lumpur Ofljre: 25. Java Street. I'hone: 3M3. Ipoh Oflftce: Rreasier Road Phone: 37. Penanf Office: 12. Rishop Street. Penma. Phone: 1477. 'London Offire: 4a 43. Fleet Strert. I396 words
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Article, Illustration338 1937-03-25 3 H. G. Wells Describes It As Idiotic i DISAFFECTION CASE Leeds, Mar. IS. T TNIVERSITY unions throughout the country may join m an -appeal to the authorities to reduce the sentence of U* months' imprisonment passed at Leeds Assizes on Hugh Phillips, 18-year-old338 words
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Article90 1937-03-25 3 Relative's Gruesome Discovery A TOPIC ol conversation among business people and shoppers m Raffles Place yesterday morning was the discovery of the body of a 53-year-old Chinese named Chin Chay. hanging .n a shop just by the Arcade. A rclativ- who usually sleeps on a campbed on90 words
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Article112 1937-03-25 3 Death Of Mrs. May Higgs Of Oldham Loudon. Mar. tl. The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. May Higgs of Oldham. Lancashire, aged 33. whose life was devoted to social work, particularly on behalf of friendless tramps. In ths last Honours List she was the lecipient of theBritish Wireless - 112 words
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Article68 1937-03-25 3 The question ol holding a military I T io m Singapore this year is still under c nsideration. II it O held, it is likely t take place m August «t Fairer Park and not at Jalan Be^ ir Stadium, as had been suggested previously. l)r J C68 words
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Article186 1937-03-25 3 Taxi-Driver Fined R MI BEG for leniency. The chandu was given to me by a friend who owes me some money." said Tan Ah Hong, a Johore taxi-driver, who was convicted on two charges, with having committed an act preparatory to the exportation of chandu on Mar.186 words
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Article86 1937-03-25 3 ALLEGED MALICIOUS PROSECUTION Claim Against Employer The claim for damages for alleged malicious prosecution, wrongful dismissal and commission unpaid broughl by Mr. A. P. Scully against his former employer. Mr. C. M. Lee. which wa« heard by Mr. Justice McElwalne. Chief Justice m the Singapore High Courl on Tuesday, went86 words
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Article188 1937-03-25 3 Sequel To Alleged Quarrel From Our Own Correspondent* Joh ore Itahru. Mar. '11. Buried close t a hul at Kula> 19 miles irom Johoie Dahtu. the Polfc c three days alter the Chinese New Year tound the body ol a Ci.inese searing >tab wounds. This led to the188 words
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146 1937-03-25 3 Washington. Mar. 21. |\SR Justice Mcßeynolds, the first member of the supreme Court to express his views since President Koosevcll submitted his plans for reform of the Court, declared at a fraternity club dinner last night that ,good sportsmanship required acceptance of the outcomeReuter Wireless - 146 words
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Article112 1937-03-25 3 Final Stage Reached In Amalgamation •.From Our Own Correspondent.* Penang. Mar. .1. The final stage m the amalgama tion of the Penang Gall Club ,uid the Penang Cricket Club »^ok place last night when at the annual general meeting members approved rules under the title oi the Penang112 words
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Article73 1937-03-25 3 London, Mar. 18. On the Stock Exchange selective buying of industrials cqntinued. especially of tobaccos on the more optimistic outlook regarding taxation prospects. Elsewhere the markets were quieter thoirgh the undertone generally was satisfactory. Some Paris favourites, however, notably Rio Tinto and Royal Dutch, encountered selling. Cotton reactedReuter Wireless - 73 words
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Article301 1937-03-25 3 Labour Contractor On Trial STORY OF I. O. U. FOR $200 TORN TO PIECES TtH PENG KIM, a contractor supplying labour, was put on his trial at the Singapore Assizes yesterday, before Mr. Justice Home and a common jury, on a charge of having on Dec.301 words
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Article, Illustration177 1937-03-25 3 Accused For Trial At Assizes "T"Hh preliminary inquiry m connection with seizure of v large quantity ol counterfeit ten and twenty-cent pieces, and implements for counterfeiting was concluded before Mr. 11. A. Forrer m the Criminal District Court yesterday and both accused, a man named Lim Kirn Hoi177 words
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Article140 1937-03-25 3 A lor Star's Record Al<«r Star was th<- sunniest place m Malaya laat month with a daily aver age <»! B hours unslnne: BfagapOTi had only ii houra a day Kuala Munpur lived up to its reputation lor rain with 13 if m i<>r th. mouth140 words
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Article69 1937-03-25 3 New York. Mar. Ti. QOMF. 1.0(H) anti-Fascists held a protest meeting at the Mecca Temple last night against the "Mussolini invasion of Spain." The crowd booed a film showing Hitler. Mussolini and Franco and Spanish priests. At the end of the meeting the audience sang theReuter Wireless - 69 words
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Article63 1937-03-25 3 Sequel To Killing Of Koreans Tientsin. Mar. It;. The Japanese authorities have presented five demands m connection with the alleged killing by Chinese miti'iamen oi two Koreans escorting a canI traband-laden 1 :rry. They comprise a prohibition ot the u?e ot arm.s against so called special traders,63 words
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Article160 1937-03-25 3 Governor Of Kwangtung Shanghai, Mar. 22. GEN. Wu Tieh Cheng, Mayor ol Greater Shanghai who has been appointed Governor of Kwangtung. m place of Gen. HtHUkg Mv Sung, who died m Canton on Saturday night, proceeded to Nanking this morning to conler with the Central GovernmentSin Chew Jit poh - 160 words
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Article31 1937-03-25 3 Universal^ Three Sm tit Girls. artth Deanna Durbn. I 13-year-golden -v iced atau *i!l be screen my at tIM M_y .nd not at Die Pavilion n lerdaj Preaa.31 words
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Advertisement99 1937-03-25 3 FOR REPAIRS I N JEWELLERY WATCHES U. S. de SILVA MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 179. ORCHARD ROAD PITMAN'S COLLEGE Established m England G5 years. Singapore- Branch, under European Management at Lniteers Building. River Valltv Road (entrance Damar Road) Expert tuition m ALL COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS. Special couises m Shorthand Type-writing. Book-keeping. Commerce. Malay.99 words
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Advertisement102 1937-03-25 3 Something Better/ ANO Something Different ENGLISH EVAPORATED MILK AT LAST -SILVER MOON" .s really English, made by a famous English Firm m English Meadows with English labour and capital. And well made, too It has the full wholesome creamy smoothness of English Milk with a marked absence of that "cooked"102 words
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Article, Illustration1169 1937-03-25 4 Dominions And Rearmament (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 12. POKKKiN affairs have become the Kins Charles's head of A Parliament. No matter what may be the nominal subject of debate m either House, the question of British policy abroad is invariably raised1,169 words
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Article, Illustration116 1937-03-25 4 MODEL PLANE FLIES 9 MILES POMETHING approarhini flight by a petrol driven n aeroplane has just been mad. Adelaide. Set Roms by It* wner. Mr T Milford. a resident ol the model displ »y. it clim» mated hei:h; EM 2.500 'eet. flout and turn P« w out the oetr 1116 words
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Advertisement504 1937-03-25 4 VALUES OF AIR CONDITIONING TO STORES f ft J I 1 t d f It it I If\ tV* J f I t I I I Sr M iff l\ 1 It Jm, si mw i r v bT **w 1 o ,n V Jft I£3 A-BW X» rJy i504 words
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Article, Illustration149 1937-03-25 5 "SOCIETY" in miniature. Three little danrers dressed m their tiner> are looked at with admiration by kiddies playing m the street outside the 'lew Baths Hall. Wimbledon, where the I tth annual ("in petitions m connection with the Wimbledon .Music Festival are being held. THE YOIMiEST fire brigade m the149 words
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Advertisement181 1937-03-25 5 fSf' /o«w 7'ojaeeetl Budget 'Jfl§s"t?£: IfTS^ BOOK CLUB WAR "£^7 *^^^*^^tT^tl r^y* Ist J/\sr s A fierce battle is nou %/^V _f j*^ (P j i'"^^^^^£^'^| r \^J(^/^J f S "taki'na place on IVtc Reading 51 ,t ''X V^ r "^S. if f ronT Bl.mp Book Club '^H J c181 words
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Advertisement52 1937-03-25 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each. ummwmmw^^^^^mmmmu^m^mmmmimmmwmo^^mtwm^emamm^m HOT -j- BUNS mm £kw •i -w, BSSaS d\ a S^dmmv&c^c f """SBfc Jk V^ Jmm% J'?' dtm\ 60cts per doz t<\'_a>' StO s\s\__ p/eop/?/£ro/?s PHONE: 5376 ■Ba______ __i v/52 words
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401 1937-03-25 6 STARTLING EVIDENCE AT INQUEST ON CZECHOSLOVAK Was Passport Forged GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES IN FRENCH MEDICAL evidence that Jacob Gersfeld, believed to be a Czechoslovak, who was removed to the General Hospital from the Adelphi Hotel m a state of collapse and died later, lost his life as a result of narcotic401 words
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Article, Illustration217 1937-03-25 6 SLUMP DANGER FOR BRITAIN UNLESS SHE EXPANDS FOREIGN TRADE Affected By Iron And Steel Shortage London. Mar. S3. rjURINO the next row months we ball hear from all sides of a ar.d steel, which now Ii m tnufacturr d "Ir W iltor Run Presl >1 the Board o: Tra< HReuter - 217 words
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Article54 1937-03-25 6 Ol Our Own C iident London, Mar. 11. The Empire announcer for th British Brr a Corporation. Mi Patrick John Butler has receive: e 200,000 m II ol Irs father A Vi I tin In the Mid tiled by thi that rang ol Lieut. A Jacob. 2nd battalion,54 words
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Article, Illustration396 1937-03-25 6 A Bangkok Complaint (From Our Oun Correspondent) Bangkok. Mar. 24. PART of the broadcast from Sala Daeng station on Wednesday has aroused much comment. A speaker said m effect that the Assembly members who questioned the Defence expenditure estimates were ignorant people, and that they had no396 words
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Article204 1937-03-25 6 Dublin. Mar. t_ DECAUBB the stafT of 91 grave- diggers at (ilasnevin Cemetery went on strike the mourners at funerals were obliged to fill m the graves themselves today The strikers hung a notice on the gate stating "(iravediggers have been cut wages for the timeReuter Wireless - 204 words
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Article47 1937-03-25 6 Washington. Mar. T.i. The Senate ve^terday passed by (54 votes to 11 a Bill appropriating $512,847,000 for 'he Navy year beginning July 1 A few minor hanges must be approved by the Hnuae oi Representatives before the Bill is sent to the White House ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article34 1937-03-25 6 London, Mar. 21. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Neville Chamberlain, is confined to his room with a severe cold, necessitating cancellation of all engagements during the next few days. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 34 words
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Article165 1937-03-25 6 Chinese To Do 12 Weeks R. L CHAN Kiang Chye alias Chan Ming Shun, a male Kheh. pleaded guilty to two charges ol cheating before Mr. W. G. Reeves the third Singapore magistrate yesterday and was sentenced to six weeks rigorous imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to165 words
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317 1937-03-25 6 Pretty Ceremony At Wallasey, Cheshire The marri.ig" took plare OO Thursday. Mar 4. at St Hilary's Church. isey, Cheshire, between Mr Edward f Pearaon, ma. bsc. who Ls on the statl of the Malayan Education Department. Singapore, son of Mr. and Mrs H X P317 words
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Article92 1937-03-25 6 •From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Mar. 22. The Customs figures from April 1936. to February. 1937. show that the export of rice from Bangkok was 23.562.841 piculs valued at £8.658 628 or £0 6 8 a picul. In the same months of BE 2478 the export was92 words
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Article345 1937-03-25 6 ARMS EXPENDITURE WAS NECESSARY "COLLECTIVE SECURITY" A DELUSION Sir J. Simon Defends British Policy London, Mar. 21. rE Home "Secretary. Sir John Simon, speaking at Plymouth, said the most remarkable thing about the debates m the House of Commons on the defence programme had been that, apart lrom the sixBritish Wireless - 345 words
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Article186 1937-03-25 6 Construction Of New Ships Put In Hand London. Mar. The Admiralty has quickly put Uv rottstmction <Tf ships of the n pcofTSmasa m hand. Parliament passed the Nav\. Katlmstes on Thursday nmht*. and or. Saturday morr.inu contract* foi MKUM oi the ships had been Mcird. Tl..British Wireless - 186 words
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Article136 1937-03-25 6 gOULDERS which wen- hurled about 100 yards m blasting operations at a quarry at Bukit Timah crashed through the tiled roof and ceiling of the home of Dr. A. S. Robertson, veterinary officer to the Singapore Dairy Farm. Fortunately Mrs. Robertson, who was m her bedroom,136 words
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Article462 1937-03-25 6 Collieries' Increased Profits mil amount of $10 per share. Any shares not applied for by July 31. 1937. will be disposed of by tne directors on beha.f of the company as they may think fit "No fractional certificates will be issued to shareholders but the directors will issue to trustees,462 words
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Advertisement73 1937-03-25 6 MADE BY d^f^ THE MAKERS a^ of famous r^Mß^a^^^^S^ FLIT |l £§P_P| [SlH' There is no better pill I JPaTMaT ohan0 han MARTINS. Yo<; can I mWWr y >u»>n martin-s pills. If w S"l'l >y all hemists, Si Stores and M by THE FEDERAL UISPKNSARY, B Raffles Square, Singapore. jP73 words
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Advertisement192 1937-03-25 6 ft aiO"^ X _m_» X «SW Went m less than a week Nh«- e»IU tlmt ««-rn a r«/»<i»\ only a** that I n I x v •"■•S""* vourarlf ii<»|.lin« »n «>1«I r>P finder an<l thumb, gloating '•rrr conquefit. nn.l laying it hraul lUad her letter am rwW a to*/ ra*f.192 words
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Article213 1937-03-25 7 QWING to the poor entries received v the Penang Turf Club committee have had no option but to reduce the meeting from a thrc? day one to two days.— Apr. 4 and Apr. io. The 8" 2 furlongs race for class three horses has been cancelled.213 words
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Article216 1937-03-25 7 Three Goals To One At S. H. B. MEDICAL SERVICES played dispiritedly and disappointingly and were beaten three-one by the more aggressive S.H.B. team m third division league soccer at the 5.H.15. ground yesterday. Quail Chong. best forward tor the i 5.H.8. scored two souls.216 words
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Article199 1937-03-25 7 Yesterday 's Ru bber Auction •the Singapore Chamber ol Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1. 322 nd auction yesterday, when there were catalogued 1.323.934 lbs.. 591.04 tons; offered I 232.951 Ibi 550.42 tons; sold 1.086.208 IbS 484 91 tons. Spot I 12 3 ltd. N a sfork 2 J' M199 words
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Article930 1937-03-25 7 LONGER STRONGER DIVIDEND LISTS Features Of The Local Share Market NOT HELPED BY TIN FLUCTUATIONS sxightly easier while Burma Corporavions have been an active counter up to Ha. Gd. Small tttfllHf m Hauhs rtSSf laken place round S7 00 Rubber With SII 'nc.recsinir den_U)4 to. hares In vi''.ei.ce both locally930 words
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Advertisement206 1937-03-25 7 The "CuckcOS "..."Rio Rita" Now Comes The Funniest and most Thrilling of Them All! ALHAMBRA! opening tomorrow Ky-N a^,. See the Bashrul Boys I*J n% r*l_l m s rft sh adven--1 a \iry\/<y gem^ tare m Egypt wheie V^kIED ihe olher mummie: 4^£» V^l sV 1^ are buried! i^^mXmmmWm^^^^^^ d^km.206 words
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Advertisement140 1937-03-25 7 ALHAMBRA LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 Double Feature Bill! KEN MAYNARD In an Kxcellent Musical Western "IN OLD SANTA FE" with H. B. WARNER 808 STEELE m "HIDDEN VALLEY" lODIC CANTOR DISCOVERED HEH > j(^^^^N|^ -AND NOW THE WHOLE A /W 1 WORLD IS RAVING OV£R jffV^B DEANNA DURrMN AM W140 words
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Advertisement135 1937-03-25 7 THE BIG EASTER HOLIDAY MUSICAL SHOW! CAPITOL t 4f DAILY 3.15 MJt MGMs Grand V Successor _l j _r t^^^b__ 1 mwhb^nm^mOmmmmmmmimmummt *A \t t BW^*****T l 'rw»lBl *rT*^T^T**B^*r^^^**l J jfaaVaa !y^ 'MOIHIIKM^ R7 coie foam 'aw t aY aS^, V 41 aflat a... *_r_Bt^'k_i«TS M »W If I'll';; i135 words
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1023 1937-03-25 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1937. Boom and Slump TN spite of a series of boom.:, and slump. 1 the business community m almost any part of the world appears to have an extremely short memory. It is admittedly difficult to attempt to peer any distance into the1,023 words
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Article109 1937-03-25 8 Among Ipoh residents who have recently gone Home on leave are Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Rix. Mr. Jenkins from Tarn-pin has taken Mr T. G. D. A. Cooper's place m the Seremban Customs Department, the latter having proceeded h;:me n leave Mr. J. M. Barron, the109 words
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Article482 1937-03-25 8 - Sport And National Rivalries Fiir-i'iti to. Hut He k All 'I lure CPOPvT. it used to be maintained, was i the way to smooth out interna- 1 tional differences. Healthy rivalry m athletics would dissipate unhealthy rivalry m arms and so for years this policy has482 words
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Article1296 1937-03-25 8 j HAD b*-en m the saddle the bes* part of fourteen hours and was tlKd The cattle had been sulky and difficult to move, and a pup 01 whcm I had gTSSU hopes had paid lor his youth: ul enthusiasm with a kick m the haunchSS from a1,296 words
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Advertisement186 1937-03-25 8 pILLSOPPSJ t_ t_ 7 i ICdldb ecksl ftp //^//i J/Uic/iast/4 Situ^e 1 8 6*i SjmmmWi o,*^~ JS*_*SS_S_B^_^ Bl SPECIAL O y«^_f TU HM THI SPPO'NTMENI KIN(. Oh MAM DIAMONDS SET PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RINGS P. DE SILVA, LTD., Foremost always m design, Workmanship and Quality (Incorporated In Ceylon). 19 21 Hi186 words
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Advertisement48 1937-03-25 8 MOST PATENT MEDICINES aren't what they're quacked up to be. If you want something that lives up to its reputation take out a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT AND ALL SICKNESS POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT fIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. Incorporated m Great Britain) ■ONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: 6480.48 words
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482 1937-03-25 9 JAPAN WANTS ALLIANCE WITH BRITAIN Foreign Minister's Statement HAPPY FOR BOTH COUNTRIES Tokio, Mar. 24. "THE Asahi Shimbun and the Nichi Nichi feature the Foreign Minister's statement m the Lower House yesterday evening that the question of the restoration of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is extremely important, splashing Mr. Sato's remark,Reuter - 482 words
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Article, Illustration47 1937-03-25 9 ACCORDING TO A REUTER c art p <* v Shirley Tem.,l,. \heffi i fihn" Sffi^ »L, o*? abdominal operation. In the above picture Shn -ley is seen as a hula .lancer ,n the film "Cur fey Top, recently shown at the Capitol Theatre, Singapore.47 words
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Article304 1937-03-25 9 But The Twain Are Always Meeting •"/n LITRE is universal and cannot be li-nited. When I share my property with you I lose, but uhen I share my culture I do not suffer. That is the true nature of civilisation and this division304 words
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Article242 1937-03-25 9 SWEEPING GERMAN MEASURES Seeking Food Independence Berlin, Mar. 24. PWEEPING measures aimed at securing Germany's independence of foreign foodstuffs are announced by Gen. Goering m a speech broadcast to every village m Germany. Gen. Goering stated that last year only 17 per cent, of Germany's food was imported from abroadReuter - 242 words
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Article70 1937-03-25 9 To Be Opened By The Canadian Premier London, Mar. g_ The Prime Minister of Canada. Mr. MacKenzie King, has accepted the invitation of the London County Council to open the new Chelsea Bridge over the Thames on May 6. Lord Snell. chairman, said th» Council was most gratifiedBritish Wireless - 70 words
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Article199 1937-03-25 9 VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FOR M. BLUM duty to discipline crowds, not to excite them. The speech was frequently interrupted by members of both Right and Left shouting unprintable epithets The police at Clichv fired m selfdefence, but without orders, therefore they acted wrongly. M. Blum said. The police force willReuter - 199 words
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Advertisement135 1937-03-25 9 MODEL 1582 CORSELETTE BROCHE FRONT 2 WAY ELASTIC BACK WITH LACING 1 hEw mwmm V9_P PRICE $13.95 each ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. SPECIAL CHEAP Lmm\ I _F \V ill Commence from Tuesday. 30th and Until Saturday. 3rd _priL 5 PAYS ONLY ECHIGOYA Co., Ltd. 54, 56, Middle Road.135 words
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488 1937-03-25 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES Last Night's Quotations I From London 6 p, m. March 24 Share of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c.. 1944-64 115'h 115H Funding Loan, 4 p.c, 1960-90 1 1 1 T War Loan, 3'/ 2 P.c488 words
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Article202 1937-03-25 10 From London 5.30 p. m. March 24 RUBBER: Firm London Spot: 12 3 gd. 12' 2 d Previously: 12 3 16d. 12 5 16d. May: 12' d 12^ rt d Previously: 12' 4 d. 113« d2 3 «d July-Sept.: 12 11 16 d. 12 ;j 4 d202 words
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Article79 1937-03-25 10 London Closing Quotations March 24 Method of Parity before Rate Prerentre Quoting 20-0-31 Yesterday viou.Mv Paiil Francs to 124 LM 106 3 106 3 8 New York S tt 4 K8 f HP MS! Amsttrdani Guilders to 12 107 i 93 8.92 3 Hong Kong Per dollar79 words
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Article880 1937-03-25 10 From Exchange Telegraph Co. Fraser and Co.'s List j WEI)NFS||.%Y. MAR. 24. 1917: 6 P.M MINING Ampat Tin (4s 6* 6s 6d As&m Kumtxing <t) 35s 3d 3'i« «d Austral Malay <tt J*- s Ayer Huam Ml) 28s Gd 30s 6d Ayer Wens (%l> 1™880 words
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Article257 1937-03-25 10 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Tin at midda> was SI 1 1 IML up Mi. 00 Ihe tin share market Kenei.ilh was u .un on the quiet sidr tii(la\ hut there was rather h«-lt«*» enquiry following on thr use m the257 words
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Article206 1937-03-25 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Mar. M SM.I.IMi L ndon. TT. 2 1 1 16 I ..don demand 2 1 1 16 London, 4 months' sight 2 4' B demand 1240 Hamburg, demand 141 N .v Yu.k. demand 57 M Qtreal, demand sii h Batavia, demand iu:i-- H Sa:::.ir.m206 words
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89 1937-03-25 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Mar. 24, 12 di lock noon Hu>ers Sellers Kg i x r ss iii casa »F. 0.8 March i 42 42 > OoOd FAQ m i fob. March i 41 7is 41 9ig No. I.X.R.SS ".spot loose* tawardable Singapore) 4i 3 4 4i 7 H89 words
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Article132 1937-03-25 10 Argentina Ma> Enforce Rest rid ion London. Mar. 20. THE news that Argentina is alarmed at the heavy .shipments of wheal end has announced the possibility ol restriction In order to safeguard home interests has caused Liverpool wheat to soar. It is estimated that Argentina willReuter - 132 words
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Article144 1937-03-25 10 Following recent big advances In the price of tin turther increases m lreight rates lor this commodity were announced yesterday morning. The contract freight rate on tin from the Straits to United States Atlantic and Gulf ports, at present $18 50 «U.S. > per no cwt..144 words
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Article166 1937-03-25 10 Mar. 20. 11. >:{. American Can Com. 106> 2 106% 107 American Telephone and rv-raph unq. 168' 2 170', ion Railroad ?,\v x go 81 Cheaapeak r )V M go Dupont i«3^ 159 156 Firestone &y 4 36 General Electric 56 54", 56% Genera] Motors 82% 6i->«166 words
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Article64 1937-03-25 10 Mar. 24 Gambier T.T. 7 f.O Java Cube 10.50 Hamburg Cube 15.50 White Muntok Pepper 19.50 Black, Pepper 11.50 Copra, mixed 8.0() Copra, sundried 8.25 Smah Flak< k Tapioca 5.25 Rice Saigon ai $170 Rice Siam, W.C. No. 1 $156 Rice. Siam, W.C. No. 2 $146 Rice.64 words
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Article367 1937-03-25 11 Fraser Company. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. i Total for Books Close. financial Company Dividend Date Ex Div. year TIN Payable Date to date Batu Selangor 7»/ 2 Int. Apr. 8 Apr. 14 Apr 9 12-.i Burma-Malay 6d. '12th) Mar 22 Mar 27 Mar. 23 Idris Hyd 5% Int. Mar. 10367 words
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Article, Illustration459 1937-03-25 11 the four aces - Winning CONTRACT the four aces David Burnstlne, Merwin D. Maier, Oswald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, worlds leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence A SQUEEZE INSTEAD OF FINESSE DERCY Tabbush, one of England's roremoU Bridge players, is visiting these shores lor a459 words
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Article242 1937-03-25 11 Raffles L i bra ry 11.25 THE undernoteri newly-added nonfiction aid (iction works will be ready lor issue tomorrow. Sir Richard Orevllla, illustrated. George Herbert Bushneil; Prelude to Parnassus, James Cleugh; The Lite ot Lord Carson, illustrated. Vol 111. Lan Colvm: The Road to Nazareth, illustrated. John Oibbons; We wen242 words
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Article113 1937-03-25 11 Traininu Exercises With The Royal Air Force i eneaan, m.h n The Home Fleet tlow irmn after a series n eeeicises with :he Mediterranean and Atlantic Beets and as it nears home waters the Opportunity will be taken to carry oul of practical training exercises In COoperation with113 words
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Advertisement363 1937-03-25 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m tne v/olony of Hong Kong) Tne liability of members st lim 1 tee Is the extent and In manner prescribes by Ordinance Ne 6 of 1926 of the Colony. uthorlsed Capital 650.000.000 isued and Fully Paid-up 620.000.000 Reserve Fond: Sterling 6.500.000 Hong Kong Currency363 words
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Advertisement514 1937-03-25 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated In Bngland by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 shares of £5 each £3 000 000 Reserve Fund £3.000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Rishoptgate. London, F.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh514 words
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Miscellaneous575 1937-03-25 11 KADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY t SINGAPORE 8.05 Greenwich time signal. 8.20 Close down. 1,333 kc/s (225 m.) pm Transmission 2 600 Kwok^S S i PI 7 ed K The 21 47 s MtT-i. 17.79 mc/s 7.30 Time, weather, news and an- j pin 745 Rex^eiftnri t,„ m o '6 20575 words
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Miscellaneous187 1937-03-25 11 DJE 17.7<i me, s (Hi 89 BB.), IMB |g_ BSC/S (19.74 ml, D.ICJ 15_6 me s (19.63 m.). DJA 6.56 me (31. 3H m.) and DJN 6.54 BBC s 121.66 BB.). 615 ►;>' ning announcen i 620 Light music 720 N In Ei (lish. 7.35 Ughl music (oentd) 8.20 Newa187 words
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Miscellaneous57 1937-03-25 11 ROME II SI BBC I (28 1 BB.) p.m. 9.20 Opening announcement. 9.20 Opening announcement. News m English. News m Japanese. R v.il Opera House Opera-one N< era In Italian pjn. 6.20 Opening announcement. 9.23 .V w.s In "English 903 Music Ot topical talk. 10 03 News m Japanese. 10.1357 words
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549 1937-03-25 12 The Joseph Conrad Converted Into Auxiliary Yacht WITHOUT any change m her external appearance, thr fullrieged sailing ship Joseph Conrad has been converted at a Brooklyn shipyard into an auxiliary yacht for her new owner, Mr. G. Huntington Hartford, who purchased her from Mr. Alan549 words
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37 1937-03-25 12 STRAITS-PACIFIC CONFERENCE FREIGHT TARIFF NO. 5. BAIT PAH VI ARBITRARY. It is notified lor information that, with immediate effect, the arbitrary apple'able on .shipments ot Rubber lrom Batu Pahat will be reduced t> US. $2.50 per ton37 words
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603 1937-03-25 12 ALTERATION OE DESTINATION TO A PORT NOT f OVERED BY THE BILL OT LADING. r i.s notified tor lnf< rrnattoo with Immediate effect, the Clauses appearing under this caption on aai and 9 of the Freight Tarifl have i>om cancelled ai.d the following603 words
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Advertisement490 1937-03-25 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P.M.8.) U*ET TELEPHONE: Freight b\Z7, Paaaaira MIL wW» fl LLOYDS AGENTS. 1 BOOKING AGENTS FOR 1 EDERATEO MALAY STATES RAILWAYS 'fF ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. aaw*aa*Bßa_aa_*_afi CANADIAN PACIffIC t woaiD'f cMATtn f (Incorporated m Mngiand) [IIAV6L SYSTt_ THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via490 words
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Advertisement142 1937-03-25 12 HENDERSON LINE S( HI IM I I or SAILINGS B\ Fortnight!* Pasvrncer Ste.imei Between Rancoon. Port Sudan. Marseilles Palina and I upland lIOMI U tmi s\|| INt.S Port of IH.se mti irkation l'l\ mouth I i a\c It «nc«H»ll |gfl PEGU Apr KRMMKNPINI P i n ('HINDU IN May I142 words
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Miscellaneous569 1937-03-25 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals S BY TRAIN Thursday 7.45 a.m. Swettenham. Taiplng and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m Kota Bahru, Kuala Krl and Thurs. and Fridey* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 p.m. Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays 7 p.m. Malaka. Batu Anam.569 words
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Miscellaneous199 1937-03-25 12 VESSELS ARRIVED ICuinam, Dan., 1.739 tons, trom Hong Kong 23. to Hoihow 26. Kedah. Brit.. 1.033 tons, from Belawan 23. to Belawan Via Penang 2 Radnorshire. Brit., 4.809 ton.s. Iron Antwerp 23. to Hong Kong 18 Mijer, Dut 1,127 ton.s. from Batavia 23. to Riuw and Batavia 26. Tung Song.199 words
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Miscellaneous377 1937-03-25 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alonrside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive a East Wharf (Entrance Ciate It Rohna 22 Hong Slang; Hal o ♦lain Wharf (Entrance C.ate 3> Carthage 18; LslandeT 10. Bl 15; Ipoh 13. President Monro n Mentor 8; Tunni 6 Empire Hock (Entrance Gate 3): tflgrifihanlr BM Bavlgal377 words
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Advertisement568 1937-03-25 13 (incorporated tn England.) ll H ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Havre, London Rdam. Hburg Mar. 28 Apr. 2 XCITY OF CANTON Havre. London. Rdam. H'burg, Glasgow Apr. 8568 words
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Advertisement609 1937-03-25 14 K. P. M. CAMPHUIJS— Thursday, Mar. 25. Toboali. Chcribon <not for passengers). Semarang. Sourabaya, Boeleleng, (passengers and mails only) Ampenan. passengers and mails only) Padang-Bay. 'passengers and mails onlyt Benoa. 'passengers and mails only) and Banjoewangi. TlNOMBO— Thursday. Mar. 25. Selat-Pandjang. Bengkalis, Soengei-Pak-ning. Siak and Pakan-Bafoe. BOELONGAN— Thursday. Mar. 25.609 words
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Advertisement710 1937-03-25 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE oj&irf AMERICAN MAIL LINE n~^f*i3B^a^^r T"^HBBa_i^^^^ *^Kb^ I /Xi^Baw^aV"*^ l*mm^Wm\ TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORK AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA. MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK Arrives. Leaves leaves Arrives S'pote. Spore. Penang. New York. Pres. Monroe Mar. 24 Mar 25 Mar 27 May710 words
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Advertisement555 1937-03-25 14 Q. S. K. LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOMH AMERICA Yeiruku Maru &>§* m\*BM via MCMBbaH, Tanga. M tir Zanaibar. D. Balaam, L Maiquaa, Durban. E. London, P. Eliza be Ul and Moaaei Bay 4 Ryufuku Maru C apr Town via Mofl_N_aV Zanzibar I> Balaam, Beira, L. Marques. Durban and P555 words
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Article, Illustration2560 1937-03-25 15 Dennison-Sm ith Not Playing: Lockhart Included 0 P ennis °n-Smith of Negri Sembilan. has withdrawn from the Alt-Malayan team to play at Singapore this week end and H. K. Lockhart of Johore has been chosen to fill the vacancy Lockhart, who lastFree Press - 2,560 words
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Advertisement225 1937-03-25 15 L^r* AC T^J H To givr the most saiisiartory and economical performance. sparking plugs must op within a certain d. finite ternperature range not too hot *H and not too cool. **H A plug must operate hot igh to burn away the Wm H eaibon deposited on the WjH insulator225 words
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846 1937-03-25 16 Cambridge Beaten By Three Lengths THE GREATEST RACE IN LIVING MEMORY London, Mar. 24. /"VXFOIvD iiad their first victory m the boat race since 1923 today, when they beat Cambridge by three lengths m the time of 22 minutes and 3!» seconds.846 words
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447 1937-03-25 16 NIMROD - NIM ROD (BY Good Display By Malays In First Division Match Malays 4; Middlesex Regt. 0. "THE Middlesex Regiment's reshuffled team failed to develop A understanding against the Malays who became more and more superior as play continued and who at the conclusion447 words
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Article, Illustration545 1937-03-25 16 Wise And Chartika vanij Win In Straight Sets /^KE.AI expectations were not realised m the final of the .Men's Open Doubles ol the V..M.C A. tennis tournament, which was played >esterda>. when Wise and Churtikavunij heat Kami* and Yadi m straight sets with the lossFree Press; Free Press - 545 words
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140 1937-03-25 16 WYATT AMES SCORE WELL Wellington, Mar. 24. AFTER a bad start m the only Test match to be played against New Zealand, a fine effort by Wyatt and Ames has placed England m a winning position at the close of the first day's play.140 words
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Article184 1937-03-25 16 LARGE ENTRY FOR F.M.S. SHOOT A large entry tor th»* FMS IfObttV I teer Force Rifle Assoc SttCCL entru Rifle Meeting at Kuala Lu'.tpvr tins week-end is forecast by th idv r» celved. whicn includ- eomnettl I from Johore and Penang In gdcttuofi to a.i the M itm "i the184 words
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Article, Illustration63 1937-03-25 16 WORD was received m Singapore yesterday that Hi^ Majesty the KiAg has be. n graciously pleased to grant his patronage to the Kon.il port Vat ht Club. photo) CHAR lIX WWII killing a I .I, dining p 1 .1 > m the men'sFree Press - 63 words
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Advertisement99 1937-03-25 16 THE FAR-EASTERN CRISIS Recollections Observations by Henry L. Stimson Secretary of State 1929- 1933 Japan's nroad upon China have precipitated a crisis of grave import to America and to world peace. What are the realities of the situation? How did the N'on-Kecognition Doctrine come into being? What conclusions should be99 words
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Advertisement41 1937-03-25 16 X I "a via" I W Is it not a profound and gladdening thought that there be men of such good intent and marked ability... to confine within the compass of a bottle such unadulterated joy?" DEER "FRASER NEAVE, LTD. DISTRIBUTORS."41 words
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