The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 April 1937

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    17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,128. ESTD. 1835 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1937. 16 CENTS.
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    REBELS STRIVE TO CAPTURE OCHANDIANO
    435 1 But Basques' Defence OLill Holds STRONGEST ATTACKS OF WHOLE CAMPAIGN Government Forces Suffer Enormous Losses VHendaye, Apr. 6. FRY heavy fighting is still proceeding round and in Ochandiano which the insurgents claim to have at least partly entered. Ochandiano is the key town at the
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    GERMANS IN S. AFRICA
    180 1 Alleged Subversive! Activities London, Apr. 6. CONCURRENTLY with the publication ol the German protest to th? proclamation issued by the South African Government reearding Germans m South-West Africa, the Earl of Clarendon, the retiring Governor-General of the Union arrived in England yesterday. Interv ev.-ed by Reuter
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    10 1 lC</^njM »1 All Cj fi) *****«AT1ONS PO* TMt OTMC* CO*O»*TIQM.
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    CHOLERA SCARE ON SHIP IN SINGAPORE
    307 1 K.L.M. Official's Death pHOLERA caused the death suddenly yesterday of Mr. B, Van Haselen. aged 30. a lv.c;h official of rC.L.M. (Royal Dutch Airway*;. H^ died n the Btimlti fltrinnhln vessel Kedah 12 hours betore she entered port, ml Singapore early yestercay atternoon Turn
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    CLYDE BANK STRIKE
    66 1 CL YD E BANK STRIKE 6,000 Stop Work Glasgow. Apr. G /^VNE thousand apprentices struck work in tlu John Brown Yard on Clydebank where the sistership to the Queen Mary is under construction, bringing the total of apprentices now involved in the strike for better wigcs and conditions to six
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    LATE MR. R. W. DUFF'S WILL
    38 1 London. Apr. 6. The late Mr. Robert William DulT, the founder of the Dufi Development Co.. Keiantan. and a Malayan pioneer, wh~> died in January le!t €36.924 gross with personal estate nil.
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    Move To Lower Trade Barriers
    184 1 Brussels. Apr. 6. IT is semi-officially stated that the British and French Governments have invited M. Van Ziealand to inquire into the possibilities of lowering obstacles in the way of international trade. The Premier is disposed to accept the task and the subject will be
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    TOKIO-LONDON FLIGHT
    110 1 Divine Wind Reaches Hanoi TTHE Tokio-London plarA-. Divine Wind which is carry ng Coronation greetings to tbi Iling and attempting to break the record for the Japan-Europe fligM hp.r. arrived at Hanoi. An earlier message from Hong Kong stated that shr WM sighted by a stoamer 50 mile.*
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    40-HOUR WEEK
    34 1 Washington. Apr. 6. The British Government delegate at the World Textile Conference yesterday opposed the proposed 40-hour week on the ground that it would mean a reduction in the workers" pay Reuter
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    U.S. DOLLAR WEAKENS
    136 1 FEARS OF INFLA DON Consumers Not Purchasing London, Apr. 6. XIIE rise in commodities, which is Increasing licr already unfavourable balance of trade, heavy offerings of fold in London, of whim slip is the only purchaser, foreign withdrawals tror; Wall S'rut and inflation fears have n-M.lted in
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    IPOH TAILORS' STRIKE
    52 1 Counter-Proposals Presented IK Proprietors Krorr. Our Oun C RMp Iptih. Apr. Th prop. tfl I;>. ill hLI ;:> M ted th? d;v. :k n with coanter-propo>a!s tlermg smal'er proportiJi.al-e w.iSv 1 ir.tTt.t&e.>. while nlnt TtOUi d.ty U suggested in place o: the eiylu hjur. :i:anded The other
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    "FATHER OF LLOYDS"
    36 1 Death Of Sir John Henry Luseombe I.nnd'»n. \p.. 6. The death is inn Sir John Henry Luacamb*, TMher Ho w II I ar.d piaye 1 lor land la U ever held in !C~"
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      44 1 Ens m w II fl I |I' I l^| I' fl fll flfl'^l^H^fl^K Cocktail Dance I Co K. 1 0 p. m Dinner and Dance (informal) RAFFLES f I.LEBRATLU OUC HESTRA WHEN IN PENANG STA\ AT THE Directed Dy Dan Hopkins E. O. HOTEL
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      69 1 k a fin i" nr^i SEA VIEW f^ HOTEL TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL CINNER-DANCE DINNF.R AM) DANTE Ml SU B1 RELLER S FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND THE ROTARY CLUB ||^>; OF SINGAPORE MEETS TODAY AT 1 P.M. AT THE MM I I 111 HOTEL SPEAKER: DR. THEODORE E. HSIAO, member of
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    S.C.C. TENNIS
    98 2 Members are notifie-d that a limited number of courts are now available for daily reservation at the S.C.C. The Singapore Cricket Club mixed lawn tennis tournament will begin on Monday, May 3. The events provided for are mixed doubles open and mixed doubles handicap. Members desirous of taking
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    MUSLIM'S SOCCER XI
    88 2 A friendly .soccer match will be played on Fraser and Neave's ground today at 5.15 p.m. sharp, between the Middlesex Rr^iment. "C" Company and the Muslim Improvement Club. The following will represent the Muslim Improvement Club: K. M. Osman, A. A. Alia Pitchay (captain i, S. Seeny
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    WEEK-END YACHTING
    83 2 On Friday, there will be the usual afternoon yacht rac\s for the B' and "C" classes, starting at 5.20 p.m. and 5.25 p.m. respectively. On Sunday, the international sixmetre class will sail the final race for Dodo Challenge Cup, starting at 10.00 a.m. The "B" class will sail
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    PIANO RECITAL AT DUTCH CLUB
    125 2 The programme ol the piano recital to be given by Mr. Francois de Haan at the Dutch Club tonight is as follows: Polonaise op. 2(> No 1 (Aa minor). Nocturne op. 32 No. 1 B major*. Prelude op. ib No ?i »h major), Valie op.
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    ABYSSINIAN MASSACRE
    36 2 London, Apr. fi. It us confirmed the third and oldest son Q| Dr. Martin, the Abyssinian Minister in London, were killei in the Addis Ababa massacre lollowing the attempt on Marshal Graziani. Reuter wireless
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    LOCAL MEDALS For Coronation
    304 2 LOCAL MEDALS For Coronation Letters To The Editor A READER SEES THE LIST OF NAMES— WHAT I ARE THEY AWARDED FOR?— PUBLIC WORKERS CONSPICUOUS BY THEIR i ABSENCE— IS IT ENOUGH TO BE i HEAD OF A DEPARTMENT?— OR ONE OF THEIR FRIENDS? j To The Editor. Sir. Having aeen
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    PROGRESS OF SUN LIFE
    368 2 REMARKABLE RISE IN ASSETS /COMMENTING on the process mad" by the Sun Life Assurance Company ol Canada during last year. Um Gazette. Montreal, writes: Striding on to new spheres ol strength and influence the Sun Lilt* Assurance Company of Canada presents a financial statement that is
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    COL. DE LA ROCQUE SUMMONED
    43 2 Paris. Apr. G. COLONEL de la Kocojie, spokesman in the Chamber, and four ot'ier leaders have been summoned In appear in the Correctional Court an a charge of re^onstitution of the legally dissolved Croix c!e Feu League. Reuter
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    S.A.D.C.
    142 2 To Produce The First Mrs. Fraser" The next production by the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club is to be "The First Mr.s Fra.ser"' by St. John Irvine and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre by arrangement with Jame.s B Pinker and Son, Talbot House. Arundel Street, Strand, Loudon. WC.
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    ANGLO-HUNGARIAN RELATIONS
    707 2 ANGLO-HUNGARIAN RELATIONS Premier's Message London. Apr. (>. At a reception held by the AngloHungarian Society yesterday, Lord Londonderry said ihat. since it.s foundation in 1930. the number of visitors from England to Hungary had increased by 100 per cent. Britain had been eighth or ninth best customer of Hungary and
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    DINNER BY DENTAL GRADUATES
    71 2 In conformity with custom, the two Students, Messrs. Khoo Eng Poh and Tay Teck En<£ (honours', wh) have j;r;idu:ited Irom the King Edward VII Collect Of Medicine, as dental MTgeotlS, entertained their friends to a second dinner at the New World last night. The Graduation Dinner,
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    EX-SULTAN OF MOROCCO
    26 2 Paris, Apr. 6. The death is announced of Moulay Abdel Hand. Sultan 01 Morocco at the time of the Agadir incident. Reuter Wireless
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    Y.M.C.A. SOCCER
    64 2 The CoUoWinc nave been .selected to pay !ootb;Ul for the Y.M.C.A in a league match vs. Chinese 111 today at 5.10 p.m. on the Anson Road Stadium J. Ferguson, K. Leembruggen N Jackson, Kwee Thiam Teck G H Day W. Bates. P. swyny. Kam Gim Hock' Urn Kim
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      10 2 ARE you one of SINGAPORE'S most popular "THREE SMART GIRLS"
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      775 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS I TOILET LUXURIES FOR MEN. from Ltntherir. DE LUXE SHAVING CREAM After Shave Powder. After Shave Lotion. Eau de Cologne for .Men. Lentherir Products for Men give you that refreshing well groomed appearance. MEDICAL HALL, LIMITED. Battery Road. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATOMi GRANCiE— 77 Meyer Rd Large
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      121 2 Diary Of The Day High Water: 6.42 a.m. 6.8 ft.; 8.40 p.m. 6.8. ft. Sports Soccer: Fort Canning vs. Indians at S.H.B. S.C.F.A. vs. Y.M.C.A. Div. 3 league at Anson Road. Cricket: R.I. vs. A.C.S. Ist teams. R.I. vs. A.C.S. 2nd teams. St. Andrew's vs. RE. Changi. Cinemas AJLHAMBRA Daniel
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      65 2 Law Notice For The Day Before Mr. Justice Howes in the 3rd Court at 10.30 a.m. Magistrate^ Appeal:— Rex vs Ang Ah Lek and Ang Huat Chwee. At 11.30 a.m.:— S. 385 3G— Soh Ah Suan etc. vs. Ang Huat Chwee anor. Before Mr. Justice Home in the 2nd Court
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      28 2 MISCELJ a us. FRE«H HX)HM, WRRATHS MADK TO ORDER AT :!'<>l M NOTICE. Singapore C.usk«'t OQ 1 .n\<\ I NMUM Road, nofapon Ph <»n« 0075, Aitrr Office 0072.
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    BLOOD-DRINKING CEREMONY ON AN ISLAND
    378 3 BLOOD-DRINKING CEREMONY ON AN ISLAND f6 bind participants TO SECRECY Extortion Case At Assizes TWO MEN OF THE S. S. POLICE INVOLVED TNTERESTING details of a blood-drinking cerc--1 mony performed on the island of Pulau Tekong in July last, with a view to binding the participants in secrecy* were disclosed
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    34 3 phot"). SALVAGE: Elaborate Hfttag u r ear had to be rigged up to restore ti> the rails a small Singapore Harbour Board locomotive which became derailed near sodown 15 on Mond:ty atternoon. Free Press
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    PRAISE FOR SINGAPORE'S CABARET GIRLS
    418 3 "Dance With The Ethereal Lightness Of The Viennese*' <<QIX(i.\I'OKL Chinese women dance with the ethereal liqht*J ness of the Viennese and the French," complimented a visitor who has been to both our cabarets during his stay here. Mr. H E. B. de Mel. partner oi
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    782 ACRES OF RUBBER
    104 3 To He Acquired Hy Johore Government From Our Own Correspondent.* London, Apr. 5. The Jihoro Government proposes oomptllaorily to acquire an area of 782 acres of rubber near Kluang over which the Anglo-Johore Rubber Estates Ltd.. held an option to purchase and this has had to
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    MOULDS AND BRAZIER AS EXHIBITS
    253 3 Counterfeiting Charge At Se!ant>or Assizes <FiTnn Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur. Apr. «i. A large number of moulds, a light brazier and some coins alleged to be counterfeit, were exhibits In a case heard by Mr. Justice Cussen at the Seiangir Assizes yesterday when two
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    45 3 Commander W. L. Orut. chairman of the United Plantations Ltd.. Lower Perak and Mrs. Grut have returned to Teluk Anson after spending a holiday in Bangkok. They are proceeding to Copenhagen about the eud of April At present they air visiting their Ula Bernam Estates.
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    $3,000 Scholarship Plan For St. Joseph's
    175 3 $3,000 Scholarship Plan For St. Joseph's MEMORIAL TO REV. BROTHER MICHAEL A PROPOSAL to iound a scholarship oi not less than $3,000 t m the education o! poor boys at St Joseph's Institution, Singapore, In memory of the late Rev Brother Michael is to be considered by the Christian Brothers'
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    Startling theory By Siam's Defence Minister
    250 3 From Our Own Correspondent' Bangkok, Apr. 4. IN the course of a broadcast address on Mar 31, the Minister of Delence. Col Luang Pibul. in defending tiie amount to be spent on armaments, spoke of a possibility of Japan seizing Siam as a base
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    YAM TUAN LEAVING FOR ENGLAND
    102 3 From Our Own Correspondent. Seremh<tn. Apr. 5. His Highness the Yang-di-Pertuan Besar and party who are going for the Coronation will leave Seremban by the Sing, i pore day mail on Tuesday en route to England. They sail by the P. and O Ranchi The
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    MISS C. RICHARDSON
    70 3 Miss C. Richardson. B.A. 'London), who Ls to succeed Mi&s D. Buckle as headmistress of Raffles Girls School, will arrive back in Singapore from England by the P and O liner Ranpura on Friday Miss Buckle, who is retiring after 28 years' service, for 25 years of
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    SIR ARTHUR ADAMS
    36 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Pfnang. Apr. »>. Information has been received in Penang of the death of Sir Arthur Adams, former prominent Penang lawyer and Legislative Councillor, in 'England on Apr. 3, aged 75.
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    30 3 To celebrate the Coronation ol King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the I Singapore Swimming Club will hold a dinner and dance at the club house on {Saturday. May 15.
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    CHARGE OF CAUSING HURT
    77 3 Joseph dolt/ MUM V m Co. appeared befOtl Mr Tm Th M Up m the ftftli court terd t] to .m>*n i charge ol hiving vol*ttt*l I] ivaH hurt to H M B i leob I I M P ;he Capitol Theatif The accused, who \*\i>>
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    THEFT ALLEGED IN NEWSPAPER OFFICE
    60 3 T. Pakiam an elderly Indian mis charged o«:orr Mr. W. U Rcevrs •i» the .-ocond court. Singaj) re. ye.slrrd.iv with the thefi l $60 from Won- S Urn in the Malaya Tribune OfTuo. Amr m Ro id. on Apr 5 Pakiam claimed trial and th<*
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    MUSLIM PROGRAMME FOR CORONATION
    428 3 MUSLIM PROGRAMME FOR CORONATION Fifty Kampongs And Clubs to 1 ake Part A meeting ol H M .s Coronation Mus- Urn Committee was held at the Istana on Wednesday. Mar. 31. under the chairmanship of Tengku Hussain Ibni AJ mar horn Tengku AIL In addition to the committee members, about
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    AIR MAIL TO U. S. A.
    157 3 AIR MAIL TO U. S. A. To Begin From Here On April 29 *T*HE Pan-Amer.c in Ti.mvP.n Hi r >rrvicr will br rxtended Jrom M.iinl i to Hon* Koiik on Apr gf With effect trnm Apr M lit rmII correspondence will be jcctplod t t M.uul.i Guaiu. Honolulu and th*
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      61 3 BURTOL QUICK CLEANERS FOR SAME DAY SERVICE Goods handed in by 10 a.m. can be collected by 6 p.m. same day. 278, Orchard Rd. Phone 7776. TOWN AGENT:H. B. WINTER, 20, Battery Road. PUT IT DOWN ON YOUR LIST NOT TO MISS! IT'S AS REFRESHING AS A WEEK-END AT FRASER'S
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      48 3 THE SOUTH PACIFIC LINE inaugurates a new and direct route to NEW ZEALAND NO TRANSHIPMENTS. NEXT SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE* m.v. "MAETSUYCKER" 13th April s.s. "VAN REES" Bth May For particulars apply to K.P.M. LINE, Finlayson Green, SINGAPORE. OV/ILTIP TONIC FOOD BFVERAGE WANDER LIMITF.I) 18 Chartered Bank (humben Singapoiv.
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    BRITAIN HAS RECORD YEAR FOR AIRCRAFT EXPORT
    2501 4 More Stratospheric Flights Liquid-Cooled Engine Indci Test Another AtSt'd; On Heighi Record New Heavy Transport Plane Quantity Product on Hans Bombing, TroonCarrying, And Lorry Duties Aero Diesel Engine* Advantages And Disadvantages Training "u'i7i /f "> Aviators Efficient Monoplane. London, Mar. 23. EXPORTS of
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    HER HACK ACHFO ALL THE TIME
    194 4 Kruschen !\iade Her Fool Belter \AH>k Years Younger. Backache caused this woman so much pain th.it she could n <t tak.* Mtfd and. M re. wit riM so >i put on uht £he Ullo in thf lollowintf letter how overcame her troubles with KnutlMfl
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    PASSENGERS BY AIR
    147 4 The followini u<»ro bv Imporuil p>> :.<• Aircralt Brisbane VH-L'SD from BiLsbune. Darwin and M I .»2:,\ tl Apr 3 Ntr> H B B Donnrll Mr D.i.ln N!-n> DAVIt, Irum Bnsb.i: Airrri: A G-A3TJ tor Pen anK. Su\:n Burma and K.traohl. lelt Apr 4 Mi H N
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    95 5 THE LONDON FIRE BRIGADE HAVE BEEN EXPERIMENTING with a scheme for pumping water from the Thames over lone distances. In the case of air raids, water mains might be damaged and apparatus has now been evolved which makes it possible for the brigades to pump water several thousand yards. At
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    59 5 TOTE-ADMIRAL VAN DVLM, a retired Netherlands officer, formerly Commander-in-chief in Netherlands India, and Rear-Admiral Olivier of the Netherlands Navy, photographed in London where they have arrived to take up their duties in connection with the control scheme of the 27-Pouer Non-intervention Board in Spain. ViceAdmiral hulm has been appointed chairman
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      91 5 Photographic copies of Free Press t local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each >^ «op I 4 4 i !PURE WHOLESOME r" 1 TT IT 1 XT' £2 XT' V^ H l!i £i o l!i A perfect ending to any meal. We offer
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      67 5 ,> tows TODtcal jßvttget J "'^'l found a Chair of Bad Ufiguagc af I 1^ W"" n I <^>' K\ I^^^^^lW 1 1 I I R'*v> I'll j f^> N EUROPEAN \#P|^^^f /^^i? r^ C MPLAI J S isIJL3 I Ml rCLIJ appeals I*iat fne bull Ihafrus^rccf Mussolini «5j Py^
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    DR. A.L. HOOPS DEFENDS SALE OF TODDY
    522 6 Indian Labourers Saved From "Poisonous" Samsu A VIGOROUS attack on recent suggestions that Malayan estates should prohibit the sale o toddy to Indian labourers is made by Dr. A. L. Hcops. C.B.F J.P.. ir his annual report as Senior Medical Officer ol the
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    8 6 photo). FIREMEN extinguishing the smouldering debris. Free Press
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    SEREMBAN WEDDING
    328 6 SEREMBAN WEDDING Mr. Flanagan And Miss E.F. Lombard i< 'From Our Own Correspondent) SercMihui. Apr. <;. pREEN and whit" wis the colour scheme adopted lot the altar deroratloni at the Church ol the Visitation. Seremban. yesterday, when Mr Edward Woulie Flanagan, third ion of Mr. and Mrs. S. Woullc Flanagan
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    CARLE AND WIRELESS REORGANISATION
    373 6 CARLE AND WIRELESS REORGANISATION Details Of Proposed Scheme The Court of Directors f Cable and Wireless (Holding) Limited on Apr. 1, 19:i7. unanimously approved for submlaston to stockholders a scheme oi reconstruction, the effect of which may be summarised as follows: 1 That the one and three quarters years arrears
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    CONSTABLE CHARGED
    44 6 Police constable 1582, named Fakir was charged before Mr. Tan Thoon Lip m the filth court yesterday with having used abusive language to Cheng Chu iang. at Geylang on Peb 25 He claimed trial and the case was postponed to Apr 20
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    Fire Brigade Again Called To Collyer Quay Fire Scene
    598 6 Fire Brigade Again Called To Collyer Quay Fire Scene I^ORTY-FIVE firemen and five oflieers for two hours fought an outbreak of fire which did $30,00J worth of damage m Collyoi Quay and Change Alley yesterday. The principal damage occurrrv at the town branch office of the T.M.A. M :sic House,
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    STRIKE THREAT AT PENANG
    113 6 48-Hour Ultimatum To Employers (From Our Own Correspondent) Penans Apt 6. QTRIKE fever has re l^hed P?naiiß. It is reported tha* foundry and machine workers havr pre.^onted demands for more pay. less work and medical treatment to be provided by their employers. Eipht locaj foundries arr
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    40 6 A nctice baa her.. -led by thf» Ceyon Tamils' Assori n >r. Calllllf I public meeting of the OtylOMM eomir.unity in Singapore OH Apr 8 if 5 p m at the association hall. *o consider Cornari^n celebrations by the Ceylone.se
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    Lock-out By Chinese Iron Foundries Ends At K.L.
    291 6 (From Our Own C( rrr soondent) Kuala I.uj 'pm. Apr 5. THE Rates of 14 iJhincse iron foundries on Sun^M Besi Road just outside Kuala Lumpur- were opened this morning for the first time since a month ago, when managements closed them
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      45 6 Vigour Increased In 24 Hours LADH S' hair DBBBBBBS. MAISOK PERM 3». Stamford Rnnd, Sinjaimrf MAISOK MARIE d\ Victoria Street, Singapore, tr-pots for iu I actor's Cosmtlirs Phony 4610. IBSSJSBB>SSSSBSBBWBSSMBa^I^^^M^^^^^^^M»L>^-— 1 Could you guess who are the best known of SINGAPORE'S nicest "THBEE SMART GIRLS"
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      203 6 OME BILLION DOLLARS SUN L.FE OF CANADA SINCE FIRST POLICY. WAS ISSUED IN 1871 SECUPITY \Vy SERVICE WORLD WIDE Another Milestone of Achievement ■n puobc service has been Dastcd hy the Companv dur.n R HH, Of the many significant features of the Annual Report perhaps the most ttT*|«f n ,h
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    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB
    38 7 The April Medal < stroke) will oe played for on Saturday and Sunday at th<> Kcppcl QoM Club. Jho qualifying round for the Telep,iaph Cup" will be played off in conji nction with the Apili M^al.
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    Swimming Carnival At The Y.M.C.A.
    173 7 Swimming Carnival At The Y.M.C.A. THK Y MCA. will hold its 12th an- nual handicap swimming carniva! oa Saturday, Apr. 24, at 4.14 p.m. Of the 14 events, three will be open senior members, five to juniors and six to both. A nominal entry fee i.s charged f<>" each event.
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    CRICKET TEAMS
    329 7 Fixtures For This Week-end THE following will play cricket for the S.C.R.C. Kn matches as bellow: Saturday, vs. St. Andrew's Old Boys at 2 p.m. at Hong Lim Green. Evnn Wong. Khoo Tsng Kiat. Oim Swee Keng, Ong Sv.ee Law. Shim Kail Foo. Low Kee Pow. Yew Wee
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    The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1937. European Association Needed ?
    971 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1937. Eu ropean Association Needed rHE admission of well ever 50 n"w Asiatic members to the Btraltfl Settlements (Singapore) Association within the last few months raises a very delicate issue but it is one which cannot he buiked tor long, namely, would not
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    DAY TO DAY
    222 8 Mr John Wiahirt of Serembaii. who proceeded to Hong Kong on short holiday, has returned and has since assumed duties at Seiemban. When Mr. H. G Beverley, OS PC Klang, goes on fctmatftr on' today to' Kuala Kangsar, ho will be succeeded by Mr. L. H. Pearce
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    828 8 Payment Or Service In Kind? A FARMER who recently offered 300' bushels cf apples or 10,000 cabbages in lieu of a quit rent, arguing that the rent was formerly naid in personal service or in kind, was nonsuited, the solicitor on the other side claiming that
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    894 8 I ran set it.' he shouted, and the silent crowd shuffled their tee: U they had been caught out in a false accusation Everything the big mai said was like that Hi anticipated all possible criticism and swept it aside "And I did get some last night I
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    401 9 Alleged Daring Attack On European Attempt On F.]*LS.R. Official's Life? STAFF GRAPPLE WITH ASSAILANT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 6. THE F.M.S. Railway administrative offices, near Kuala Lumpur railway station, where 'an attempt on the life of the general manager of the F.M.S.R., Mr. D. H. Elias, was
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    68 9 MR. L. VYNER, owner of a shoe shop in Seven Sisters Road. London, has started a novel industry in the sale of film stars* shoes. Shoes which have only been worn once by the stars are sent to him from Hollywood once a week. Prices ran»e from ss. 6d. to
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    ROOM FOR ALL IN FAR EASTERN TRADE
    169 9 Italian Ambassador's Views "'TWERE is room for us :\ll in the Far Eastern trade/' .-aid Signor Giuliano Cora the new Italian Ambassador to China, who passed through Singapore yesterday on the Conte rtosso. Signor Cora was Ambassador for I' my v., Japan recently.
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    M. SZYMANOWSKI
    50 9 State Funeral For Polish Composer Warsaw, Apr. 6. A State funeral is being accorded to the composer M. Szymanow.ski who died in Switzerland. The Polonoa Restituta Order has been posthumously conferred on the composer and will be placed on his coffin by the Minister for Education. Reuter Wireless
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    CHINESE STOWAWAYS
    36 9 When officers of the Talma, which arrived at 9 p.m. from Hong Kong on Monday, collected tickets on Sunday they discovered twelve Chinese stowaways. The stowaways were handed over to the marine police yesterday.
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    INCITEMENT OF TRIBES
    135 9 INCITEMENT OF TRIBES Waziristan Trouble New Delhi, Apr. 6. T*HE Fakir of Ipi continues to evade the issue cf coming to terms with the Government and declares himself unable to make ft ciecirion without first consulting the representatives of the other frontier tribes. It li believed, however, that instead ol
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    SUGAR CONFERENCE
    138 9 Has Made "Excellent Resinning" London, Apr. I". Justic-e for the su^ar producer was urged by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald. when presiding at a Government dinner to delegates to the International Sugar Conference in London this evening. The Ambassadors for China. Japan and the Netherlands were among those present. Mr.
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    CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS
    72 9 Mr. Roosevelt's Suggestion Washington, Apr. G. The creation of a permanent Civilian Conservation Corps of 300.000 members was recommended to Congress in a message from Mr. Roosevelo yesterday. The corps functions under a present law which will expire on June 30. Mr. Roosevelt said there was still
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    SIR W. J. BERRY DEAD
    40 9 London, Apr. 6. The death is announced of Sir William John Berry, a former member of the Admiralty Shipbuilding Council und vice-president of the Institution of Naval Architects, at the age of 72.— Reuter Wireless
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    CENTRAL PERAK RUBBER
    81 9 <From Our Own Correspondent > London, Apr. 5. A new \rea of 3.009 acres, of which 2.704 acres are planted with rubber, i is to be acquired by Central Perak Rubber Company Ltd. The location of the new estate is not stated. The company is proposing to
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    ROYAL ACADEMY EXHIBITION
    101 9 Selection Committee's London, Apr. G. •"THE sixteen thousand woiks of art, produced during current year, which were submitted for the examination of the sehc'ion committee for the Royal Academy summer exhibition includei about 10.000 in oils and of these 1. 000 have been selected. The total number
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    DANISH PREMIER IN LONDON
    53 9 London, Apr. G. Herr Stauning. the Danish Prime Minister, who arrives in L:ndon today, on private visit extending over three or four days, will meet the Foreign Secretary. Mr. Eden, at lunchem tomorrow and it is expected that he will also meet the Prime Minister. Mr.
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    ITALIAN LEGATION IN DUBLIN
    43 9 Dublin. Apr. f,. It is officially announced the Italian Consulate in Dublin has been raised to Legation status and Signor LJdife, now Consul-General, has been appointed Minister The Freo State will appoint a Minis- ler in Rome- Reuter Wireless
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    LONDON TRAFFIC PLANS
    61 9 London, Apr. Although nearly 2.000.000 sq. yds. of carriageway in the London traffic area must be resurfaced in the next six months, special precautions have been taken to avoid interference with amenities of the central area during the Coronation celebrations. Important works which might atlect trattic will
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    KING'S INVITATION TO COAL WORKERS
    111 9 To Attend Coronation Service London, Apr. 6. TWE coal workers who have been personally invited by the King to attend the Coronation Service in the Abbey on May 19 were greatly surprised when the news ot their selection was conveyed to them last night. Invitations
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    GHASTLY MINING TRAGEDY
    52 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 6. A TERRIBLE fate befell a young mining coolie in a Chinese mine at Jclapang today. The deceased, Lou Woon, was sucked into a suction pipe and drowned. When extricated thr body was found to have been crushed and the right
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    CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND LITTLE ENTENTE
    418 9 Pact Extension Plan Rejected Belgrade, Apr. 5. THE rejection of the Czechoslovakian plan *or the extension of the Little Entente pact to a general mutual assistance agreement is the most important development so far in the Little Entente conference. Well-informed circle* consider this rejection is due
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    DR. BENES IN YUGOSLAVIA
    94 9 Demonstration By Students BrUr?le. Apr. tl. THE visit of President Bit.es 01 Czechoslovakia to i?jslavia was the signal for a demonstration in which 600 students i:nturled great banners inscribed 'Long Uve the union of demociatic countries" and shouted "down witn Fascist Italy" as Dr. Penes drove
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    MINISTER DISMISSED
    28 9 Shanghai. Apr. ti. Mr. Liu Chilli^ Chi. i h Chinese IfinUter to Austiia feu been dismUsod by urder of the Central Government Sin Chew Jit Poh
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      537 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES Last Night's Quotations I From London 6 p. m. April 6 jj New York prices quoted In U.S. The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of £1 denomination unless Previously Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise
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      85 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Tone of Market: Steadier after weak Latest Cable:- London Spot Sheet \2 13 16d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet U.S. els. 25 11 1G per lb. i Apr. (J, 1? o'clock noon Buyers Sellers N0.1.X.R S.S. In cases FOB. April» 44 < 8 44*i
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      SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES
      61 10 Api 6 Singapore tin price cper picul) $139.87>/ii. April (i Gambler T.T. 8.00 Java Cube 11.00 Hamburg Cube 17.00 White Muntok Pepper 19.50 Black. Pepper 11.25 Copra, mixed 8.05 Copra, sundried 8.30 Small Flake Tapioca 5.10 Bice Saigon Al $170 Rice Siam. W.C. No. 1 $152 Rice,
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      77 10 STOC K EXCHANGE London, Apr. On tho SUyk Fxchanjie a luntidem tone wa.s displayed in most sections though business wa.s comparatively small. The continent bought oils and internationals. There was go d local support for gilt-edged and some industrial sp?cialitiet, of which Indian Irons were again prominent, rising to 115.5.
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      RENONG TIN
      39 10 Messrs. Guthrie and Co.. Ltd Kuala Lumpur give the output figures of Renong Tin Dredging Co. for last month as follows: No. 2 Dredge 405 f »i) piouLs; No. 3 Dredge 533.32 piculs Total 938 81 piculs.
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      90 10 London, Apr. 4. TJip Money M.irket showed consideribl" animation during the week under the Influence of numerous factors and occmsl nally operated tound the deop wells of etaMp money not incxhau&tibltv Some judicious manipulation of the financial machinery eased the situation, however, with the result that no undue
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      KRAMAT PULAI
      26 10 The output from the Kramat Pulai I mine iur March was as followsFrom the mine 275 piculs From tnbutors 183 piculs, Total 458 piculs
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      198 10 From London 5.30 p. m. April 6 IclBBFR: Weak. London Spot 12' 2 d 12 ssd.5 s d. Previously: 12 13 16d. 12 15 lOd. May: 12 5 8 d. 12', d. Previously: 12 15 16d. 13 1 I6d July-Sept.: 12 13 16d. 12? y d. Previously:
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      18 10 From London 5.30 p. m. April 6 I Tin: WttA BetUemtat: k\m Provi -ni>ly 15-s.
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      78 10 I London Closing Quotations April 6 Method of Parity before Rate PreCentre Quoting 2D-9-31 Tflgtcrdlf vioasly Paris Francs to 124 .21 lOC 716 1O«» Mew York to 4 88 $0% 2 9<) 5 16 Amsttrdam Guilders to 12 107 B!*6> 4 S'Jb 1 Hong Kong Per dollar
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      196 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations April UUING London. T.T. 24 1 16 London, demand 2 4 1 16 London, 4 months' si;;ht 2 4' tt Lyons, demand 12-4U Hamburg, demand 141 New York, demand .'>;' Montreal, demand >■; Batavia, demand io:r u Bamarang, demand \(O% Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon,
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      1163 10 From Exchange Telegraph Co. I w^m^^mm^ mmmm I Fraser and Co. P s List TUESDAY. APB. tf, IW7: *i PM. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampttt Tin <4.5» Ol Id Ol ti Asain Kumbang 35s .hi 3Gs> IKI Austral Malay 54s >6s Ayer Hitam iss> BSi Ayer
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      170 10 ISSUKD BY FRASER AND TO. AT THF. CLOSE HOF BUSINESB YESTERDAY 1 111 ;il midtl.i> w.is 1138 v. «l»»\%n 14, The tin share market nil 1 ver% quiet throughout the da> Amonust Sterling shirrs there u.is sivall rnquir> for Tcmolis Renoiiff Tins and Ampats hut apart Iron,
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    263 11 Fraser Company. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. 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'Vi Hong Fatt 5% Final Apr. 14 Apr. 21 Apr! IS 15'; Johan 12l 2 Final Apr.
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    454 11 Winning CONTRACT £VtVcow\(Xa* David Bumstine, Merwin D. Mater, Onoold Jacoby and Howard Schenken world's leading team-of-four and inventors of the system that has beaten every other system in existence THE SAME THIRTEEN CARDS TODAY'S hand Ls dedicated to that host of Bridge-players who seem to feel that, because they pass
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    445 11 Singapore, Apr. 2. MEAT Be-f steak Kati \-.2 B< f sti m or curry do 2.» Fillet Steak it. Mutton.. Australian do 40 Pork, lean Kati 44 Pork, lean ar.d it 1 it quality. do A POULTRY Capons -locally reared. Kali 48 Ducks each 45 FowLs Kati
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    140 11 Said To Be Twelve Feet High pURTHER terrifying tales of "Brazils King Kong." the giant ape-like creature which is spreading panic through the valley of the river Arasuaya. are being taken back to Rio de Janeiro by travellers returning from the district. They report m
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    53 11 Mr. Paul B Hielman. general manager of The United Plantation! Ltd.. Lower Peiak. »U] lull tor home on Apr. 23, accompanied by Mrs. Hielman and his two children. John And Fleming. Mr. Hielman is expected back by the end of the vear. During his absence Mr. S. Pontopiddan Mollor will
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    64 11 The engagement is announced between Tan Cheong Wnn. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Thai San and Lim Cheng Tit, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Kg. of Kuala Lumpur. The former is on the clerical staff of the Methodist Boys' School and the latter is the sister
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      415 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE 1.333 kc/s (225 m.) p.m. 6.00 Malay music (records) 6.30 Children's Hour. 7.00 Song and piano recital, by Mary Bennett and Mabel Clements. Time, weather and announcements «.45> Saint, Francis Xavier and Malava Talk by. W. D. H. Parsons. 8.00 Violin recital by Yehudi Menuhin
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    31 12 AN AKKIAI VI KW of the 1.350-tons destroyer Impulsive betnr launched at the yard of J. Samuel White and Co.. at East ('owes recent l> by Counters Jellk-o.
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    719 12 I Rapid Progress Made In The Schools Movement London, Mar. 10. jVtOKfc than UMI ships sailing the Seven Sims ranging irom liners to tramps, have been "adopted" by an rqu.il number ol schools in all parts of t-nftlaiul. Scotland and Wales. This is the
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    CHINESE KNOCKED DOWN
    133 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala I imi pu i Apr. (i. Haji Abdullah bin H iji Abu Bakar appeared beloro Mr C H Dfcten in I the Kuala Lumpur Police Court yesterday on I charge Of causing hurt to S.ik Tham Choon by driviim nis car at
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      623 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals 'fir- BY TRAIN Bangkok every SatC%day 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 am Swettenham, Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru, Kuala Kri 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
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      205 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alonfside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive 4 East Wharf (Entrance Ciate I): Rajula 22. Hoiik Penu H Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3): Ranchi 18 Mata Han If) latftfl M. Alipore 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Ciate 3i: Kota P^nanx M) > > Malayan Prince 34; KM Darvel
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    971 15 Splendid Programme Arranged For Local Fig ht Fans Japanese Tennis Champion Thirsting Boxers r^HERE are two boxers in Singapore who are thirsting for each other's blood in the ring. Friday will see them set about each other, battling through 15 hectic
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    1101 15 To take another: behind Foster and Lee. the giants of the Royal Air Force there is Gimblett. an extremely energetic and sate keeper. Another great rearguard is provided by the Royal Engineers in Stone, Phillips, and McDermid. while tho Cricket Club have an unusually good
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    650 15 ivsibly, one of his legs being shorter than the other. His achievement ?i:as a triumph of grit and determination over physical handicap. Aizawa i.s essentially a doubles pliy?r. and with a Japanese compatriot lolds the open doubles tit'c Of Kornosa whence he came to s.ek fresh
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      99 15 B^B^V gyAkpS 1 jjV .^*^bHb^B^l^B^B^bV K l^^^B^^ if» yCßßi^^'lßu siyrSßs^lH Ms -J(P ■Utt) i "^BBBBBBBBBBM B^*l^BBl djifl l« v t^ 'BBBBBBBBBV' -^t^ B^| .•4k i5 J ijA Bk B^^^SJ Bk .JEBSbsiHi^BBBISB^BVV^B^F WHICH Is\tH^ HJT\CIO4REIT£ IN IHf D4r? A quarter of an hour to go before dinner] waiting for the couple
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    BANGKOK UNIVERSITY GIVE SINGAPORE SOCCER LESSON
    847 16  -  NIMROD Visitors' Fine Display In Bad Conditions LOCAL TEAM BEATEN BY FIVE GOALS TO TWO (I'.V PINGAPORK will pla> a return *3 match against Bangkok I'niversity at the Stadium on Frid ly and will b»» represented by the following team: Said, Abdul Rahman. Cinr.
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    GUNNERS LEAD
    351 16 League Soccer 1 ables The following are th present positions of teams in the Singapore soccei leagues: DIVISION I Goals P. W. L. D F. A Pts RA. 4 2 118 2 5 Chinese 2 2 0 0 4 2 4 Police 2 10 13 1 3 RAF.
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    ANOTHER WIN FOR PERRY
    31 16 Boston, Apr. f». nSEEV beat Tilden 3-6, 6-2, 8-G, G-.i. This was tlie final match of the Perry-Tilclen series, the Englishman winning four matches to one. Reuter
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    S.C.C. TENNIS
    89 16 The following tk* have been drawn for play this week in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament: (iodown Doubles Handicap (Semi-I inal) E. Cherrington and B. Ni-yland —15 vs. T. H. Hclyoak and Roy Smith —30 TOMORROW Championship Doubles N. S. Wise and Roy Smith vs. J S Nathan
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    TAMIL BROTHERHOOD PARTY
    95 16 TAMIL BROTHERHOOD PARTY The second anniversary of the Tamil Brotherhood Party will be celebrated at the Ladies* Union pnuils**, 7. Moulmein Road. Sinßapor?. on Tuesday. Apr. 13 "Tamil New Yean with the following programme. 5.30 p.m. photograph; 6 p.m. presidents speech 6.30 p.m. Mr. Rama Nathan'* .speech in Tamil; 7
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    WOMEN'S MEDAL AT BUKIT TIMAH
    425 16 Qualifiers Draw For Spring Cup I*HE Women's April Medal competl- tlon Vftj played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a win for Mrs M. M Pater.son in "A" division with no* srore of 35. in a win for Mr.s E M F Fergusson
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    23 16 Neu York, Apr. «i. Pedro Mont-mez outpointed the lightweight champion Lou Ambor.s in a ten round catehweight bout in a nontitle ttsht. Reuter.
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    Handicaps For Final Day Easter Race Meeting
    380 16 Handicaps For Final Day Easter Race Meeting 'Fron. Our Own Correspondent) IV1..1111;. Apr. 6. THE handicaps for Saturday, the flna day <>: thf PtnaDf Turf Cub? Ea.ster mating, are a> fOIIOWI Horses. Class 3. Div. 1, <:>■_. furs).: Kim o: HtArti 90 Barford 8 10 Ser You UtCff ,89 Hex
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    PATERSOX SIMONS BEAT F. AND N.'s
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