The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 May 1937
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Title Section17 1937-05-17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,161. ESTD. 1835 MONDAY, MAY 17, 1937. 15 CENTS.17 words
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Article159 1937-05-17 1 Coastguard Ship's Find Near Scene MINE WITH ELECTRIC EXPLOSIVE SYSTEM \a\al Ratings Tell Story Of Almeria Disaster Valencia, May 16. JT is believed that the British destroyer Hunter was >truck by a floating mine. The ship has been towed stern first by the Arethusa d»Reuter - 159 words
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Article50 1937-05-17 1 Shanghai, May 16. THE I I MBERLAND botfnd for Ranking with Admiral Sir Juries Little on board weal ■ifrsund at 6.23 this morning »n the north bank of the Vungtse near Chinkiung after inciioring m fog. She was refloated at high water at 9.45 i.m.— RtuterRtuter - 50 words
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261 1937-05-17 1 Germany Uses More Malayan Products Berlin, May 15. HMAN imports cf rubber, oilseed, VbtS products from British *ere a. most double and the of oi'se^d and other products I I.idia increased by 25 per cent. c first quarter of th? year comwith the corresponding period ear. according to a surveyReuter - 261 words
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33 1937-05-17 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Foochow, May 16. Many shops m the city have suspended business as a protest to new *ixes introduced by the Fukien Gov- rrr.rr.cnt33 words
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Article181 1937-05-17 1 "WALK-OUT" THREATENED IN U.S.A. 200,000 Steel Workers Involved BARGAINING CONTRACTS WANTED Pittsburg, May 16. A STRIKE of workers m five big independent steel corporations employing 200,000 men may be called here by Philip Murray, m whom is vested authority to call such a "walk-out." It is hinted that this actionReuter - 181 words
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Article80 1937-05-17 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Shanghai, May 16. MR. WANG CUING WEI, chairman of the Central Political t ouucil, Nankin?, has- wired to the Singapore Chinese Consu-late-General thanking the Malayan Chinese for having contributed liberally towards the purchase of the Wan Cheng Yuan, Kirn Keat Road, Singapore which80 words
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Article79 1937-05-17 1 LANDING PLACES IN SIAM Survey In Progress (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 16. THE manager of the Aerial Transport Company of Siam. Mr. R. B. Jackson, which represents Imperial Airways here, left by air for Penang this morning m order to survey the territory between Penang and Bangkok with79 words
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Article102 1937-05-17 1 GENERAL HORVATH DIES AT PEIPING Peiping, May 16. MAJ.-GEN. DMITRI HORVATH, head of the White Russian community in the Far East and president of the G.E.R. in Czarist days, died here today at the age of 76. He had been ill with appendicitis for a fortnight.Reuter - 102 words
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Article79 1937-05-17 1 London's Telephone Calk Show Big Increase London, May 15. Londoners are at present making nearly 23.000.000 telephone calls a week, i'voase of about 3 000,000 compared with a year ago. This enormous total of cal s is being handled by 259 exchanges m London area. 113 ofBritish Wireless - 79 words
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Article26 1937-05-17 1 Mr. E. G. Holiday, a director of Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., and Mrs. Holiday will sail for home on leave on the Fionia on Tuesday.26 words
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Article, Illustration12 1937-05-17 1 TW M*T TMf IHClHl WIT FOCC0T ID IMMtOVC {Copyright in All Countrtci12 words
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Article80 1937-05-17 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Shanghai, May 16. The British Ambassador m China, Sir Hughes Knatchbull Huggessen, interviewed Dr. Wang Chung Hui, the Foreign Minister, yesterday and conveyed the thanks of the British Government to the Chinese nation for its Coronation presents to the British Throne.80 words
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Article55 1937-05-17 1 HPHE "Divine Wind. piloted by the Japanese fliers. Tsukigoshi and linuma, left Croydon for Japan at 8.10 a.m. on Friday and passed Basra en route for Karachi at 6.40 a.m*. B.S.T. > yesterday. The fliers planned to reach Jap m m a week on their return journeyReuter - 55 words
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97 1937-05-17 1 SOVIET PURGE REACHES TRADE UNIONS TROTSKY ITE LEADERS ARRESTED Democratic Elections Now In Force Moscow, May 16. QWEEPING new changes going: k on m all Soviet institutions have now reached the trade unions which have been completely re-organised on the basis of the new constitution. Five prominent Trotskyite labour leadersReuter - 97 words
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Article107 1937-05-17 1 Banqueting Service For Palace Of Holy rood House Londen, May I.". As a memorial of the Silver Jubi.ee of King George fifth and Queen Mary a private donor, resident m Edinburgh, has given to the palace of Holyrood Hous? a silver banqueting service of four thousand pieces andBritish Wireless - 107 words
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67 1937-05-17 1 CORONATION STIMULATES WHITSUN TRAFFIC London, May 15. Stimulated by the Coronation, the holiday spirit is running high this Whitsuntide. Railway companies holiday arrangements this year are h n ving to allow for special traffic of visitors frcti provinces who. unable to see Coronation celebrations on Wed- nesday. are anxnus to67 words
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Advertisement59 1937-05-17 1 wG/BmSSmi^R TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE 630 to 8.30 P m. SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE (informal) 920 to midnight CARARET ATTRACTION DUO LANDHOFF-CORRY "'VIINKmx, UROBVIH DANCERS. FEATURING A SPECTACULAR SMKE I»ANCF. AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE Dinner si M Non-diners $1.00 kU s( U KBKATED ORCHESTBA II WHEN p ENANG STAY AT THE L59 words
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Advertisement60 1937-05-17 1 I^^^^^^^HMHMM^Mtf^A^MMß^^lM^*! ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS THIS WEEK: SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DANCE MI'SIC BY RELLERS FAMOUS HUNGARIAN BAND ADELPHI HOTEL: Thursday SEA VIEW HOTEL: Tuesday— Wednesday FRIDAY— SATURDAY WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR AN ELABORATE MEAL, The ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS EXCELLENT FOOD AND COURTEOUS SERVICE.60 words
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Article199 1937-05-17 2 Cyclist injured In Race Meet A CRASH m the last lap of 12 Miles Open at yesterday's Coronation Cycie Race Meet at Jalan Besar Stadium resulted m head and body injuries to two riders: Itam bin Mawi. the Malayan champion, and Mohamed Rashed. Hashed sufTeied head wounds and was removed199 words
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Article132 1937-05-17 2 The following is the revised draw and starting times for the above competition to be played at Bukit Timah this afternoon. 2.45 Mrs. D F. Brown and Comdr. H. C. Ainslie <Garrison> va Mr>. W. P. Douglas and H. bring Jones <Kepp?l>. 2.55 Mrs. J. Hiil and132 words
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Article97 1937-05-17 2 British And Indian Soldiers Killed Simla. May 13. One Indian officer and two Indian other ranks were killed and one British soldier and three Indian officers and five Indian other ranks were wounded m North West Frontier fighting on May 11 and 12. The Bannu Brigade, supported byReuter Wireless - 97 words
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Article20 1937-05-17 2 Warsaw, May 15. In the Davis Cup second round Czechoslovakia beat Poland by three matches to nil.-- ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article43 1937-05-17 2 Cape Girardeau Mo, May 15. Helen Stephens. American established a new women's world record for the 100 yards sprint today, covering the distance m 0\' 2 sec. The record, previously held by B. Bruke of South Africa, was 11 sec— ReuterReuter - 43 words
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506 1937-05-17 2 FILIPINO GAINS POINTS VICTORY Sensational Decision In Other Main Bout BOXING enthusiasts were treated to some fast thrilling fighting at the New World Stadium, when m the main event, Johnny Mortell (8 st.) defeated Hajime Sakamoto (7 st. 11), the new Japanese fighter, on points506 words
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Article65 1937-05-17 2 Eighteen Killed In Venetian Landslide Venice, May 14. Over eighteen are known to have perished m a landslide which tore away houses and buried the inhabitants at Costa near Vittorio Veneto. A vast mass of earth and rock descended with thunderous noise wakening villagers m distant hamlets. TheReuter Wireless - 65 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-05-17 2 photo). WALTZ shows the way to Hard Road, the winner, into the straight m the Griffins race at Bukit Timah on Saturday Free PressFree Press - 24 words
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Article19 1937-05-17 2 Prague, May 15. Scotland beat Czechoslovakia three goals to one at soccer after leading two-one at half time- ReuterReuter - 19 words
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252 1937-05-17 2 r> deal with all matters conducive to the advancement of racing, and the interests of owners and trainers m Malaya." With that worthy object, the Owners' and Trainers' Association of Malaya was formed last night at an inaugural meeting, following a dinner at the Weekly252 words
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Article403 1937-05-17 2 Malay States Well Up In McCabe Reay Trophy HAVING a three point lead on Saturday m the Guillemard Cup, the Colony, by winning both doubles played yesterday, increased their lead to seven points. In the McCabe Reay Cup, the Malay States by winning the three403 words
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Article35 1937-05-17 2 Oslo. May 15. Before a crowd of 25,000, m cold and drizzling rain. England beat Norway by six goals to nil at soccer here yesterday. The half-time score was 4 o ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement171 1937-05-17 2 THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING DELIVERY OF CARGO. The lollowing notice is published for the information of Consignees, Shippers and all others using the Wharves of The Singapore Harbour Board. NOTICE. On and from May 17, 1937. one further new transit godown, No. 59. part of the West171 words
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Advertisement323 1937-05-17 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PRICKLY HEAT AVOID IT BY USING AGNE S I A DUSTING POWDER of all Chemists and Stores Price: 60 cts. $1.50 Manufacturers. GRAFTOW LABORATORIES. BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA-FRONT KATOXG GRANGE— -77. Meyer Road (near Swimming Club) Board -Residence at moderate rates I Lar^e Gardens Tenjii* Phone: 5758. GRENVILLE HOUSE323 words
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Advertisement460 1937-05-17 2 {The Singapore^ fVCC IPCCSB Head Office: Cecil Street Sim. Phone: 54: 1 'u^ extensions t« „n d™»r._.** Tel: 'Time* 1 Kuala Lumpur Offi<e: 25. Java Street Phone: 3€SS. Ipoh Office: Bremster RmUL Phone: 37 PenancOffue: 12. 8i.h,,, Mri Phone: 14;;. London Office: 4* 43. Fleet M 'i EC 4 J460 words
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Miscellaneous99 1937-05-17 2 Diary Of The Day High Water: 2.45 a.m. 8.2 ft.. 4.35 p.m. 7.2 ft. Sports Racing: ST.C Meeting Lawn Tennis. Cricket: Colony vs. F.MS. Cinemas ALII AMUR A A Tale Of Two Cities with Ronald Colman. CAPITOL Fire Over Fju'l;i:hl. with Laurence Oliver and Flora Robson. PAVILION Espionage with Edmund99 words
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Article233 1937-05-17 3 All Races Included LOCAL BOYS TO VISIT OTHER LANDS? TN order that Australians might have an opportunity of returning the hospitality shown members of the Young \ustralia League on their visit to Malaya m January last m ir the league is endeavouring to foster the233 words
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Article100 1937-05-17 3 venien-e of intending; Intsr-Srhocl Art Exhibiexlcnded for one day. and a to th? Public free •■> Ipm And 2 pm. tpr. tomorrow and WednesBt Andrtws School Hall m rd Road xhibition comprises about 150 tram a variety or Singapore hools. and includes water-colours. I md drawings m100 words
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Article97 1937-05-17 3 Mr. TYo Marries Miss Quake irn <?i<)M> w?re prominent ot Mr. Teo OM Chinese Secretariat. 1 UMI Miss Susie Quake at I Chinese Girls" School. Hie bride, who Ls the daughter of Mr.' Qtthi Chip Yeow. of Singa—a irven away by her rather W a bouquet97 words
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Article172 1937-05-17 3 SIR SHENTON TO TOUR EAST COAST Sea Belle Trip IT E. The High Commissioner, Sir U* Shenton Thomas, Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas, accompanied by the Private Secretary and Aide-dc-Camp, will leave Singapore for a tour of the East Coast by the s.y. Sea Belle at 10 a.m. on Saturday,172 words
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Article149 1937-05-17 3 Mr. V. PakirisaiTiy. chief clerk of Messrs. Allen and Gledhill. who is also the chairman and hon. treasurer of Management Committee of Mariamman Temple and Vice-Presi-aent of the Ramakrishna Mission, has received the following communication from the Government House: Government House, Singapore. May 14. 1937. Sir. I149 words
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Article89 1937-05-17 3 Nearly 500 Guests (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 15. The Coronation bail sponsored by the British community last night was attended by nearly 500 persons, including the Council of Regency, the Premier and the Diplomatic and Consular corps. Notable absentees were members of the Italian89 words
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Article46 1937-05-17 3 In exercise of trie powers conferred on him by Section 4 of the Rubber Regulation Ordinance. His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. Yong Shook Lin as a member of the Assessment Committee, during the absence oi Mr. Choo Kia Peng, C.B.E.46 words
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Article, Illustration239 1937-05-17 3 FOUR men from the Hong Kong naval dockyard police will form the nucleus of a similar force to be established at the Singapore Naval Base. The men are Acting-Sergeant C. Dawn.' P.C. W. F. Stafford, PC. F. H Blunsdcwn and P.C D. T. Logan. Although239 words
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Article49 1937-05-17 3 The Buddhist Association of Singapore ottered prayers to Lord Buddha, preceded by a Buddha-Puja < thankoffering at the Assentation Hall 67. Spottiswoode Park Road, on Wednesday invoking blessings on Their Majesties the King and Queen. The place was gaily decorated and had flags waving m all directions.49 words
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Advertisement59 1937-05-17 3 FOR REPAIRS I N JEWELLERY WATCHES U.S. de SILVA MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 179, ORCHARD ROAD. MenMadeYoung Vigour Increased In 24 Hours zisz, srfca! NUoa'a Vi-Tubs ;wid r »tor« nhood, Vit ,!ity and Energy. ii bouf.. Dr. Nixon's diso r»ry and guarM n.-w Mood and a strong 1 UM i mmm m:tn59 words
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Advertisement100 1937-05-17 3 White Canvas Tents. Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks. Canvas and Spring Blinds. Tarpaulins, fonts. Bags. Blue Screens, Bcrt;«m Panels. Wire Netting fencing. Wool huntings and Mi. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454. Office: 66, Robinson Road. < Opposite Telegraph Co.* Workshop: 293. Joo Chiat Place, Singapore. Orders promptly Executed.100 words
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Article, Illustration3000 1937-05-17 4 OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT - AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT BY i 1 1 1 1 I i < London, May 6. •TODAY is Ascension Day, when Christian minds turn naturally to the thought of good and faithful servants gone to their reward. This is not goint! to be a religious letter,3,000 words
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Advertisement91 1937-05-17 4 FREE SAMPLE! NEW "SUPER-SOFT" PEPSODENT fil tr\ ;lO| KrFrrl WBKKKFZ k «^!<-/X mniMCt-WW 1 ijnct >s lows— sAtLii j m l^ner Kou« longe.l About tw.ee ]o«j i^i* otdinoiy *«*S^;^ to tooth enameF. thtte waif* tny*^ v> it v j TWICE >S SOU J I HIGH-POLISH YOUR TEETH FREE This coupon91 words
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Advertisement37 1937-05-17 4 MACHINE TOOLS ALFRED HERBERT LTD. COVENTRY. DRILLS BORING MACHINES GRINDERS MILLING MACHINES SCREWING MACHINES SHAPING MACHINES PLANING MACHINES DIEHEADS AND ALL TOOL-ROOM EQUIPMENT DRUMMOND BROS. GUILDFORD LATHES. SOLE AGENTS: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED SINGAPORE BRANCHES. WT.S. 1« A37 words
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Article, Illustration79 1937-05-17 5 SINGAPORE'S REVELRY AT SEAVIEW HOTEL MR. GILMOIR, Miss. Nalia Hopkin, Mrs. Hope F;:i Ikiuer. and Mr. Nelson were amoii£ the guests m fancy costume. THE LAUNCHING of the monster champagne bottle wm one of the highlights of the party. AN ATTRACTIVE costume that drew much comment. MRS GILMOrR, Mrs. Laffan.79 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-05-17 5 t UM Till AM TET (M.S.) lost to H. Kamis (Colony). MRS. WHITECHURCH (M.S.) was bealcn by Mrs. Hipkin (Colony). fc26 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-05-17 5 photo). photo S. NAKATA (M.S.) who »tn— t«i for Chong Thutt Pitt (Colony) Free Press R L CHIT (MS.), w!»<> beat T. Aizaua (Colony) on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Advertisement65 1937-05-17 5 Bun a PURE WHOLESOME CHEESE A perfect ending to any meal. We* of fer you a clid: variety of cheese Dutch Edam. Danish Roquefort. Swiss Gmvcre. English and Australian Cheddar CARTON CHEESES Kraft 8 oz. Kraft 4 oz Kraft 8 x 1 oz. Kraft Gruyere 8 X I o/ CHEESE65 words
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419 1937-05-17 6 Occupants Of House That Was Destroyed By Fire INCINERATION FEARS ANXIOUS inquiries are being made by the police as to the whereabouts of two Chinese women, a four-year-old girl and a 10-month-o!d baby the family of an unemployed Cantonese, occupants of the back room of419 words
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Article128 1937-05-17 6 In Yacht Built By Malayan Planter A ya^ht built by a Malayan planter and a Malay boat-bui'^er at Kuala! Sihmgor is to cruise through the Mediterranean and the French canals. She is the Mat Ali. named after the Malay osftuwm who helped tc fa shim her and is128 words
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Article184 1937-05-17 6 Resident To Be Chairman (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 15. IZING George V Silver Jubilee Fund which was raised by public subscription m 1935 for charitable purposes m Selangor is 1 to be given concrete shape by legislation m the Selangor State Council shortly.184 words
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Article157 1937-05-17 6 Awarded To Towkay Leong: Sin Nam From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 15. His Majesty the King has been gracirusly pleased to approve the award of an Honorary Offi?ership o! the Order of the British Empire < Civil Division) to Towkay Lemg Sin Nam. J P.. M.C.H., M.S.C..157 words
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Article51 1937-05-17 6 Several hundred guests, including j the Colony's most distinguished people attended the Coronation ball it Gov- r-rnment House on Friday night. It was the most important social event m Singapore for many years. The illuminations and decorations oi Government house and the spacious i grounds were particularly51 words
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Article, Illustration29 1937-05-17 6 photo). SOME OF THE GUESTS who were present at the Lotus Club garden party on Saturday. Sir One Sian«r is seen m the centre of the picture, Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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Article100 1937-05-17 6 Away For One Month On a visit to Australia. HE. the General Officer Commanding Troops. 1 Malaya. Maj^r-Gpneral W. G. S Dobbio, left Singapore by the Gorgon at 4 p.m. on Saturday. He i s accompanied by Mrs. Dobbie. They will return on June 15.100 words
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Article35 1937-05-17 6 Probably the first Malay m the Colony to hold a senior administrative He has been m the Fisheries Department since 1914 when he joined the F M.S. branch as assistant inspector35 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-05-17 6 photo). THE ESCORT of motor-cyclists who accompanied th<» Governor uhen he went to the Victoria Memorial Hall for the reading of the Loyal Address. Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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193 1937-05-17 6 Used In Ignorance*' QEVERAL Singapore Chinese shops have been flying the Manchukuo flag during the Coronation celebrations, according to a report received by the local Chinese ConsulGeneral. The Manchukuo flag has a yellow background and is striped m the top left hand corner with193 words
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Article194 1937-05-17 6 On World Cruise THE Norddeutscher Lloyd liner 1 Bremen, one of the Atlantic's proudest and biggest ships, is to visit Singapore m the course of a world cruise eorly next year. Leaving New York the hu?e 51.665--ton liner will touch at Rio de Janeiro, cress the194 words
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Article67 1937-05-17 6 Brilliant Success Of Sea View Ball Brilliant success attended the Coronation ball at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday night m aid of the Children's Aid Society. Dancing was en- joyed by a large gathering and special dances were given. Many people were m fancy dress and67 words
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Article26 1937-05-17 6 The sneaker at next Wednesday's T=wtirv ruh Hffln wi 1 ho 'Mr O H'<! <;nhi«»pt wpi h« a motor trio from Istanbul to London.26 words
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197 1937-05-17 6 Students' High Qualifications (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, !Vla> 15 TWENTY-TWO Malayan students have applied for tin v. n scholarships to Annamalai University, applications tor which were closed today. Among them are three most promis ing students, whose certificates contain several distincticins, while only197 words
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Advertisement132 1937-05-17 6 This heals PILES Stops Pain, Itching, Bleeding Your pJe« may be so swollen and cause such agony and terror to replace them, that you have giveu up hope of a cure except by operation. Be persuaded to try l)r Van\ leeks Ahsorptive Pile Plasma. \T n BOO the P* in132 words
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Advertisement151 1937-05-17 6 S -•■^a^ £§jHoj^s>^': -'^^1 Craven "A" in the Ej^i^^^^E^l ■w^^T < air-tight 'Truvac 1 Tins arc as iPHH K— <^^,l fresh as the day they were made They're perfect smoking ji^lfe wherever you buy them. I^klT^ iß***i Craven "A" in the io\ p.\> Sr^L I %3* arc P ac^ c^151 words
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Article160 1937-05-17 7 Gay Thriller At The Pavilion Here is a film that has all the extitemont that we are entitled to exP'ct from its title and yet which manages to provide light-hearted entertainment from start t.) finish. Most ol the action tako.s place upon a trans-continental express travelling through Europe with160 words
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20 1937-05-17 7 New York, May The charge of felonious assault against 'Fathrr Divine" v^as yesterday smissed.— ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article452 1937-05-17 7 Hopes For London Conference KING REPLIES TO MESSAGE London, May 15. IN reply to the message of greetings and loyalty by the Imperial Conference His Majesty said it was f-tting that the deliberations of the conference followed so closely on the Coronation. He would follow452 words
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Article20 1937-05-17 7 Miss Ruth Harvey has arrived m Ipoh from the U.S.A. She i.s joining the staff of the Anglo-Chinese Girls' School.20 words
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Article99 1937-05-17 7 London, May 15. TJOW an enterprising enthuH siast got a first-class vantage point and hoaxed millions of people was told by the BJ9.C. yesterday as a "story against ourselves." "Last night." said the 8.8.C., "when 100.000 people were waiting at Buckingham Palace to acclaim their Majesties,Reuter - 99 words
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Article145 1937-05-17 7 ANTI-CORONATION PROTEST? Dublin, May 13. THE equestrian statue of George Se- cond on St. Stephen's Green was blown up this morning. This is the second outrage to the statue which was damaged by a bomb on Nov. 12. 1928. The explosion shattered windows of surrounding buildings.Reuter Wireless - 145 words
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Article143 1937-05-17 7 The loliowing is the programme of music for the Beating of Retreat by massed bands of the Malaya Command on the Padang on May 18. at 5.50 pm.; 1. Retreat. Buglers of Ist Bn. The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and Ist Bn. The Middlesex Regiment. 2. March. "The143 words
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Article136 1937-05-17 7 The Singapore Volunteer Corps proj4iammo ol drills up to anQ for week lending May 23, is as follows: Monday May 17,-Siglap Camp S.V.A.CS. S-ection Camp. Wednesday, May 19, 5.15 p.m.— Headquarters 2nd Bn. S.S.V.F. Sig. Section Signal Training. 2nd Bn. SJS.V.F. Int. Section Unit Training. "E" Coy. Weapon136 words
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Article61 1937-05-17 7 Singapore and Johore Chinese rubber estate owners voted unanimously m favour of further restriction after the expiration of the present regulation scheme m 1938 at a meeting held on Friday at the Cninese Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also dealt with the question of tappers' wages and appointed61 words
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Advertisement198 1937-05-17 7 A NFW COIFFURE FOR YOU. Really Lnm Prire. f ##^JC FIGARO "-7 :T :«i'i^ Hair Dressers. Kras Kasah Rd A Riffle Hotel Phone .'MtiX OPENING TOMORROW CAPITOL™ Warner Bros.' Hilarious Screen Version of the Kceord-breaking Stage Comedy Four countries ha\o seen anj M hem led alt his great comedy!... Now198 words
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Advertisement340 1937-05-17 7 AT LAST IT'S BACK! RONALD COLMAN'S GREATEST HIT I lalhambral I OPE^ tc s .r s PAY 1 l^________a_——————— —I —»—<———»———— I METRO GOLDWYN MAYER'S £^t?% RECORD BREAKING JffigSfc SCREEN TRIUMPH J^^^j^ DI v KbN b J| 1 _B^ ■fIHStoV^ 5 j*'^_i BxV_ 9_i B; _d_l R?7^^ flHv^^ w Udl340 words
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Miscellaneous73 1937-05-17 7 /^/a' Notices For Tuesday Before the Acting Chi*f Justice m the I*t < "mt at II a.m. fffl"**" 1 s "84 31 «S C 187 ■0 a Woam vs Tan Oh Tee. At 11.15 a.m.: Summanses-in-Cham-Orl latlog Summons. Motions :.!id Petition Kelorc Mr. Justice Home m the Jnd I ourt73 words
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Article25 1937-05-17 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTH. HIGGINBOTHAM.-At the General Hospital. Singapore, on May IG. 1937 to Winifred, wife of R. W. Higginbotham. H. M. Naval Base, a daughter.25 words
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863 1937-05-17 8 The Singapore Free press MONDAY, MAY 17, 1937. Education By Travel THE suggestion that has been put forward by a leading official of the Young Australia League, following an extensive Eastern tour, that a similar league should be formed m Malaya is one that is worthy of serious consideration by863 words
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Article102 1937-05-17 8 Capt. C. E. H. Jacobs, headmaster of the Victoria School. Singapore, has gone on leave and Capt. Goodman Ambler, M.C.. is officiating m his place. Mrs. Winifred Wiseman, wife of Mr. George Wiseman, of Malacca and Wootton Wood, New Milton, Hampshire, died m a London nursing home102 words
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Article117 1937-05-17 8 Listeners In To Moscow Goaled At Berlin Berlin, May 15. For forming groups to listen to Moscow broadcasts, a number of persons were yesterday sentenced at Hamburg to various terms of penal servitude ranging from two to six years on a charge of "Preparing high In passing sentence117 words
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Article32 1937-05-17 8 11,000,000,000 Lire Paid For Abyssinian War Rome, May 14. The Abyssinian war cost Italy 11,350,--000,000 lire according to supplementary figures for the financial year 1935 36 issued today.— Reuter Wireless.32 words
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Article590 1937-05-17 8 Rs was Saying •THERE is a young babirusa m Eng- land only a few weeks old. It is unusual for a babirusa to have more than one young one at a birth. Occasionally two are born together. That was so m this case, but the second was still-born. A baby590 words
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Article1419 1937-05-17 8 f New Orleans. I /"|UR cook. Azalea, insisted that we y have a dog. All white folks had dogs, she assured us. just as they had automobiles and radios and a mortgage. A dog was a mark oi c quality, just as it used to be to1,419 words
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Advertisement26 1937-05-17 8 INSURE AGAINST SICKNESS DISEASE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated m Great Britain) HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. 'PHONE: 6480.26 words
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590 1937-05-17 9 CORONATION ENTHUSIASM SHOWS NO DIMINUTION Concluding Stages In London's Round Of Gaiety MR. EDEN ENTERTAINS KING AND QUEEN pORONATION enthusiasm has not diminished and a huge crowd waited for hours outside Buckingham Palace and frantically cheered Their Majesties when they appeared on a balcony shortly before midnight and waved to590 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-05-17 9 photo). HIS EXCELLENCY, the Governor, arriving at the Singapore races on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 14 words
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Article226 1937-05-17 9 MANY KILLED IN SPANISH AIR RAIDS Valencia And Saragossa Both Assailed OBALLERO GIVES REASONS FOR RESIGNATION Valencia, May 16. THIRTY were killed and 150 injured m an air raid on Valencia by five insurgent planes last night. Two rooms at the British Embassy were badly struck and several occupants wereReuter - 226 words
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Article49 1937-05-17 9 MUSSOLINI'S BERLIN VISIT IN JUNE Berlin. May 14. cording to present plans Mussolini expected to come to Germany at the r June H he stays m Berlin. II **jce will be accommodated at the pre-j-aential palace formerly occupied by Marshal Hindenburg which is be-spring-cleaned m readiness Reu ter WirelessReuter Wireless - 49 words
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34 1937-05-17 9 GERMAN STUDENTS MAY NOT ATTEND RELIGIOUS LECTURES Berlin, May 14. The Director of Berlin University has forbidden students to attend any religious lectures not approved by the University on pain of dismissal. Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 34 words
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Article, Illustration522 1937-05-17 9 PROMINENT LABOUR PIONEER London, May 16. THE death took place yester- day, of Viscount Showden of Ickornshaw. He was 63 years of age. Philip Snowden, born m a humble Yorkshire village, entered the Civil Service m 1886 and retired m 1893. when he gave himself upReuter - 522 words
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211 1937-05-17 9 AMERICAN FLIERS CAPTURE NEW RECORDS Twice Across Atlantic In A Week New York, May 15. SMRKYING films of the Coronation, Dick Merrill and Jack I. ambit-, \merican aviators, landed at New York at 4.35 (local time) yesterday afternoon with three new trans- Atlantic records to their credit. Their time ofReuter - 211 words
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Article133 1937-05-17 9 Washington. May 15. tySMAY at the strength of the Congressional revolt against President Roosevelt's Supreme Court reform programme is stated to have been expressed by Congressional Democrat leaders when they met Roosevelt yesterday on his return from holidayThe President, who had previously conferred with Cabinet, isReuter - 133 words
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Article78 1937-05-17 9 i Privy Council and Coronation Executive Committee for their work m connexion with the arrangements. .f. y. VWhile the Norwegian motor vessel Venus was crossing the North Sea from Newcastle to Bergen the captain proposed Their Majesties' health at lunchtime. •V. Three women were killed and several persons injured at78 words
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Advertisement114 1937-05-17 9 AN OXFORD MODEL IN HIGH GRADE NUT BROWN WILLOW CALF AND BLACK BOX CALF WITH GOOD STRONG ENGLISH LEATHER SOLES AND HEELS. TWO FITTINGS. SIZES I SIZES 5-11 PRICE $9.75 PER PAIR, ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR fcft Wlliti y v -^H i B Cellophane wrapping round an attrac-114 words
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Article172 1937-05-17 10 From London 5.30 p. m. May 15 RUBBER: Weak. London Spot: Closed. Previously: 10 1 4 d. 10 :< 8 d. July-Sept.: Previously: 10 7 16d. 10' 2 d. Oct.-Dec: Previously: lO'jri. 10 9 16d Jan. -Mar.- Previously: 10 9 lGd. lO'Sd. New York: 20.70 Previously: 21.43.172 words
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Article69 1937-05-17 10 From London 5.30 p. m. May 15 j Tin- Firm. Cash: £249 5s. Previously: Firm at €249 5s. Three months: €243 Previously: €243. New York Tin: 54 50. Previously: 54.50. Copper: Settlement: £61 15s. Previously: €61 15s. Gold: Saturday: €7 0s 6»2d. Previously: €7 0s 8d. Silver:69 words
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Article80 1937-05-17 10 London Closing Quotations May 15 I Method of Parity betore Rate PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Yesterday viously Paris Franc to ***** HO 1 HO 1 New York to 4.88 4 94 l 8 4.93 1113 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.107 8.99' 2 8.99*4 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 280 words
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Article208 1937-05-17 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES I Saturday's Singapore Quotations I May 15 SELLING London. T.T. 2 4 *16 London, demand 24 1 16 London. 4 months' sight 2 4»a Lyons, demand 1275 Hamburg, demand HlVi N T ew York, demand 57 3 8 Montreal, demand 57 7 16 Batavia. demand 104208 words
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110 1937-05-17 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association May 15, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. 1 X.R S.S. m cases <F. 0.8 May) 35 3 4 35 7 tt Good FAQ. m bales •FOB May) 34 916 34 11 16 No. 1 X.R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore* 351., 355^ 35% 353, 4 May-June110 words
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Article61 1937-05-17 10 May 15 Gambier T.T. 8.00 Java Cube n.OO Hamburg Cubf 15.00 White Muntok Pepper 18.00 Black. Pepper 10.00 Copra mixed 6.40 Copra, sundried 690 Small, Flake Tapioca 4.90 Rise Saigon Al $167 Rice Siam, W.C. No. 1 $146 Rice Slam, W.C. No. 2 $137 Rice Siam, W.C.61 words
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Article61 1937-05-17 10 < From Our Own Correspondent > London, May IG. The Stock Exchange and commodity markets were closed yesterday. Gold £7 os. 6' 2 d. (£7 0s Bd> Silver: Spot 20 3 H d. <20 7 R d.>. Two months 20' 2 d. '20 9 16d.». London on New61 words
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Article200 1937-05-17 10 >laV 13. 14. 15. American Can Cam. 98 97» 4 98 American Telephone and Telegraph 164* 2 164 2 164 At^heson Railroad 86 7 H 88^ 88^ Chesapeak 55 7 8 56 3 4 56 7 8 Dupont 153's 153 154 Firestone 32' 2 34 33' 4200 words
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Article735 1937-05-17 10 BACK TO PRE -SPECULATION BASIS WILL U.S. BUYING BOYCOTT BREAK SOON? (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 3. WHEN the mid-March tin boom was at its height, and the metal vas selling for £300 spot cash per ton, a member of the International Tin Committee solemnly735 words
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Article158 1937-05-17 10 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON SATURDAY Business m the share market was on a very small scale due to holiday influence. There were, however, a few sellers m all sections, but the amount of actual business recorded was very small. It158 words
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Article1311 1937-05-17 10 Fraser and Co. 's List SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1937: 1 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 9d 6s 3d Asam Kumbang (f) 35s 6d 37s 6d Austral Malay 57s 59s 6d Ayer Hitam (ss) 27s 9d 29s Ayer Weng (sl> 1.10 140 Norn.1,311 words
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Article87 1937-05-17 10 Fraser Company. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. I Total for I Books Close I Company Dividend Date Ex Div. I TIN Payable Date <" *J I Lanat Mines 12>2% Final May 17 I Raub 10'- Int. Jun«- H .Tun. 14 Jun< I Sungei Bagan si Int. May 2fi May :*1 2687 words
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201 1937-05-17 11 CORONATION CELEBRATIONS AT HARBOUR BOARD The Indian Labour Co (SH.B. Contractors! began the celebrations of the Coronation of their Majesties the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on i Wednesday. Over 2,000 labourers of the Harbour Board were given a "Makan Busar." At the Harbour Board premises a Malay Opera201 words
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Article69 1937-05-17 11 To Children's Coronation Committee Messrs. Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works Ltd.. of Calcutta and Bombay have sent a gift of 16 cases containing 5,000 packets of samples comprising one Charmos Soap, one Amla Hair Oil and one Rodofen tooth paste valued about $800 or $500 through their69 words
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Article100 1937-05-17 11 Sikh thanksgiving services <Dua Salamat> were held at all Sikh temples m the Colony on Coronation Day at 11 a.m. when continuation reading of the Sikh Bible (Granth Sahib) came to an end. Almost all Sikhs attended some with their families. The Central Sikh Gurdwara at 175,100 words
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Article, Illustration480 1937-05-17 11 the Four Clces - Winning CONTRACT the Four Clces David Burnstine, Merwin D. Mater, Onoald Jacoby and Howard Schenken, world's leading team-of-four inventors of the system that has beaten every other system m existence A NATURAL SLAM BID •"THE Four Aces have always con ten d*ed that artificial conventions m slam bidding were entirely480 words
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Article72 1937-05-17 11 London, May 13. Both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary today saw a number of distinguished foreigners m London for the coronation. Among the statesmen who were received either at 10 Downing Street or the Foreign Office or both were Mr. Gerard. Marshal Blomberg, Monsieur72 words
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Advertisement501 1937-05-17 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and tn manner F prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the F Colony. F Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up.. $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling £6,500,000 Hong Kong501 words
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Advertisement486 1937-05-17 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by (Royal Charter) j t ►aid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each £3.000.000 reserve Fund £3.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OPFICE: 38, Rishopsgate. London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. ilor Star Iloilo Saigon .mritsar Ipoh Semaran*486 words
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Miscellaneous606 1937-05-17 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE 1.333 kf f (225 m.) 00 Malay music (records). Chinese music < records) 40 Time, weather and announcements. 41 FYench language lesson No. 5, by Blanche Rosain gas Variety programme (records) New dance music (records). Is§ ~8on£» from the Shows." A programme of tunes from606 words
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Miscellaneous260 1937-05-17 11 BERLIN DJE 17.76 me s (16.89 m DJB 15.2 ■tts (19 74 m>. DJQ 15.28 me s (19.63 mi. |ij.\ 9.65 mc/s (31.38 m.) and DJN 945 me s (31.45 ra.i Ml 6.15 Opening announcement. 6.20 Light music. 7.20 News m English. 7.35 Light music (continued). 8.20 News m German.260 words
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Article416 1937-05-17 12 Question Of Deck Cargo Ralavia. •THE Council of Shipping has held its first public sitting at the Navy Department to inquire into the sinkins of the Van der Wijek which went down between Soerabaya and Semarang last October, with the loss ol 55 lives. The Council416 words
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Article43 1937-05-17 12 Mr. T. A. Chilcott, Chief Court Inspector, Ipoh. goes on home h shortly. HLs place will be tatani. it is under.stood. by Mr. N B Thomas. Mi*. Ackrill on his return from home leave will succeed Mr. N. B. Thomas ju> G.C.P.D Ipoh.43 words
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Article94 1937-05-17 12 Australian Aeroplanes May Carry Them Some of the air lines m Australia are considering the use of homing pigeons on passenger carrying aeroplanes as an extra precaution m the event of crashes or forced landings m remote places. Exhaustive "try-outs" with the best breed of pigeon are m94 words
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Article142 1937-05-17 12 Dilemma That Faces Radio Artists The dilemma of the modern radio humorist, laced with an endless quest for new jokes and realising that a single broadcast renders his material useless for the future, is described by Leonard Henry, the comedian, m "My Laugh Story." (Stanley Paul. 2s. Gd142 words
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Article615 1937-05-17 12 SHANGHAI POLICE SEIZE NOTORIOUS PIRATES Large Quantity Of Stolen Property Recovered SHANGHAI detectives swooped down on a desperate gang of Taihu Lake pirates last week, arrested five members of the organisation, and seized a large quantity of loot, including valuable gold ornaments. Most important was the arrestN. C. D. News - 615 words
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Advertisement476 1937-05-17 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passajfe 5451. LLOYDS AGENTS:— r ROOKIvr. AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. I BOOKING AUE jJ oyAL BTATE ra^waTS OF SIAM. \j*J&f\3Li m Ll J^^\'^h Go via Canada to North America— MJMgfaiy IUH j rTT^I^ from ship's side at Vancouver In476 words
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Advertisement229 1937-05-17 12 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDI II <»l SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passcii.-er Steamrr Betueen Rangoon. I'ort Sudan, Marseilles, Palma and I. upland HOMEWXKh BAOJNGi Port of Disembirkation l'l> mouth l.oavc Rang«H»B Ml AMARAP^KH.'A BAOAH .In; PROMK Juno YOMA July 10 PEGU July 24 KEMMENDINE Aug 7 CHINDWIN Aug. 21 PROME Sept 4 AMAH229 words
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Miscellaneous439 1937-05-17 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a m Swettenham, Taiping and Telok Anson: Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota Bahru. Kuala Krai and Thurs. and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 pjn. Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.45 a.m. and 7 pjr Sundays439 words
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Miscellaneous217 1937-05-17 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside th» h Expected to \rri\«East Wharf (MMMM <.;itf Rohiia 22. Til.iw Main Wharf (Entuncr Gale Lalandia 18. Kaimml 13; President Pterc U Empire Dock (Entrap* t City ol Lyons S2; f S7; Darvel 38 Empire Dock Entrain r (iate Fionia 4fi Rauej West Wharf tl.ntr.nur Gall217 words
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Advertisement484 1937-05-17 13 BY- PaOa^BRitiSHlNDiATl N ES P O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Uuc Due tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1937 1937 NALDERA 16.000 May 21 KAISAR-I-MND ***** July 2 CARTHAGE 15 000 June 4 RAJPUTANA 17 000 July 16 •BHUTAN 6.100 June 5 RANPURA 17 000 July 30 BEHAR 6.000 June 14484 words
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Advertisement511 1937-05-17 13 McALISTER£C?HP{j^ ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails CITY OF LILLE Havre. London R'dam, H'burg, Glasgow May 29 June 2 CITY OF WELLINGTON Havre, London, Rdam, H'burg, Glaspow June 29 July 2 CITY OF511 words
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Advertisement993 1937-05-17 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khlow Steaim.ilp (fei (***** U* Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Mutual Ihe Cunard White Star Lid. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) Ihr Sarawak Steamship to. Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co.. Ltd. The993 words
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Advertisement687 1937-05-17 14 K. P. M. OP TEN NOORT— Monday, May 17. Belawan-Deh. BOTH-Monday, May 17, Tanjong-Pandan. Batavia, Semarang and Cheribon. PASIR— Tuesday. May 18. Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. ROKAN— Tuesday. May 18. Bengkalis. Paneh. Berombang. TanjongMengeidar, Tanjong-Leidong and Asahan. MAPIA— Wednesday, May 19. P. Samboe. Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe -Pallas. Pengalian-Estate and687 words
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Advertisement552 1937-05-17 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE oind AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO FI'KOI'E FROM SINGAPORE AND PENAXG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW -YORK. Arrives Leave* Leav** Arrives Spore. Spore. P«nan*. New York. Pr<fe. Pierce MaY 1» May 18 May 20 June 29 Pres. Van Buren May 30552 words
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Advertisement540 1937-05-17 14 Q. S, K. LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOI'TH AMERICA t Rio de Janeiro Kucnos Aires via Colombo. Hurlun. M aru Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Montevideo Holland Maru < a PC Town via Mombasa. Zan/ib Dar-os-Saiaam. Bcira, L Manju Durban. E London, P. Elizabeth >«:ui Mossel Bay. I540 words
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2216 1937-05-17 15 Thrilling Finishes Af. Bukit Timah On Saturday STEWARDS HOLD INQUIRY ON THIRD RACE CLOSE finishes featured the fourth day of the Singapore Turf Club's Summer meeting at Bukit Timah on Saturday. Decisions of heads and short heads turned up with regular monotony m2,216 words
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Article67 1937-05-17 15 Baltimore, May 15. \T. TAR ADMIRAL, the favourite and the winner of the Kentucky Derby, won the $50,000 Preakness stakes from Pompoon and Flying Scot. The margins were head and six lengths and the time 1 mm. 58 2-5 sec. for the mile and 330 yards.67 words
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Article183 1937-05-17 15 S.G.C. Women Beat Garrison Club j 'J'HE women's match between the i Garrison Golt Club and Singapore i Golf Club, was played at Tanglin on 1 Thursday, resulted m a win for the Singapore Golf Club by 10 1, points to 11. The scores were as below <S.G.C. names first*:—183 words
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423 1937-05-17 15 PENANG 'S FINE RECOVERY AGAINST PERAK (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 16. A FTER being 31 runs behind on the first innings Penan* dis- posed of Perak m their second inning" for the poor total of 30 runs today. Requiring 62 runs for a win Penanf knocked them up423 words
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Advertisement124 1937-05-17 15 Cet INSTANT RELIEF from terrible SKIN TORMENT A v jfoq w* a auferer irom Bctema, Oieera, Son;*, Itching V^ W truptioM, RacbM. or any form of skin dl»ea«e, uae D.D.I). £€£< /WyZ Pr^crfption. Ju«t a few* drop* of this mArrelluus healing BcS^Vti <otion and you h»Te injtant relief. Imution and124 words
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Advertisement144 1937-05-17 15 BETIER IUBRICniIOII f V MOTOR I: PROPANE-solvent refining mak es Triton a better lubricant ....with longer life m the crankcase TRITON reduces engine wear, keeps solvent refining process which remotois cleiner-free from harmful move 3 all ]ow -grade materials accumulations of sludge and carbon. Testa have proved it gives better144 words
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BLUE PETER CHOSEN TO WIN GOVERNOR'S CUP TODAY
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941 1937-05-17 16 Honours Evenly Divided In Annual Game PLAY m the Clarke Cup Cricket match was brought to a stop yesterday after an hours pla> m the morning, by rain. The Europeans had lost three wickets for 41 runs and the game was m an extremely interesting941 words
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760 1937-05-17 16 MUDLARKERS WILL AGAIN BE FAVOURED [BY "BOOKIE"] TODAY is Governor's Cup day and I expect a record attendance at Bukit Timah for the fifth and last professional day's races of the Singapore Turf Club Summer meeting. The Cup race will be run at760 words
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Article121 1937-05-17 16 London, May 15. The latest Derby callover is as follows: 9 to 2 Perifox offered. 95 to 20 taken. I 100 to 16 Leksar offered. 13 to 2 taken I 17 to 2 Cashbook taken and offered. 10 to 1 Solfo taken and offered. 100 to 9 LeReuter - 121 words
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Article410 1937-05-17 16 (BY 'BOOKIE") Race No. 1 1. BE'IH (NAP) 2. Hearts Content 3. Wait-A-Bit Race No. 2 1. SILVERLAW 2. High Form 3. Fourth Battery Race No. 3 1. JACK MUCH 2. Oolong 3. Eastern Ally Race No. 4 L LOCH TULLA 2. Baldoyle 3. Patroleah Race No. 5. 1.410 words
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Article38 1937-05-17 16 BY "BYSTANDER* Racel. Beth. Blue and Whit. 2. Fairfields. Sil\e:l;iw 3. Jack Druit. Sia\hritr 4. Patroleah. Queen of He.vi* 5. Blue Peter, Sir lhe<«hald (i. Wonder Bar. Fifty -Thm 7. Jubilee Star. Rex 8. Short Head, Glencai38 words
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