The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 September 1937
1937-09-02
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Title Section17 1937-09-02 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.253. ESTD. 1835 THIRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. 1937 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article, Illustration657 1937-09-02 1 All Chinese Aerodromes Military Establishments Are To Be Raided JAPANESE DRIVE MEETS STUBBORN RESISTANCE Warning To Foreign Ships TT IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THE JAPANESE 1 NAVY IS EXTENDING OPERATIONS THROIGHOIT CHINA AND WILL AIRRAID ALL CHINESE AERODROMES AND MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS. The Japanese announce the captureReuter - 657 words
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Article120 1937-09-02 1 Paris, Sept. I. u/H \1 wn alleged to bt a itriev of secret clauses in the Sino-Smiel non-agsrression i> published in I* Jour. vii tut' of the^e clauses. I i lour, the Sox iet Republic^ would engage them- furnish China before :i»k r with war material,Reuter - 120 words
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Article87 1937-09-02 1 Cables Interfered With THE R»-iter service from the Far East li being received in S nga- coming from Shanghai to R by radio and thenc? by :.•■>- ues >*en received direct from Shanghai for sev.r.U days As th? -able heads at Shanghai have been mv.tered with87 words
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Article64 1937-09-02 1 ''t vMplnads of Japanese irrived at 'VooMin* and were landed, under artillery and planes. M lighting followed the landI hinese defending 4r.n,'ltreo. < fntral troops are arrival the Tientsin-Pukow Railrunt arid heavy hght.ng is M Nanyan- Sians; Pan. l-«»ur l.ipanete planes attemptel \mm hut were driven off "»ti64 words
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Article40 1937-09-02 1 Petition For Econom itEmbargo Chicago. Sept. 1. The Seamen's Union corfference >asse:i a resolution yesterday peti- enin3 the U.S. Government to en~~o n o^on^Tii'* embargo against Japan until all Japanese troops are ft.«ui vii aom China. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article18 1937-09-02 1 London, Sept. 1. Dealings in the London pepper terminal market will start on Oct. 1. ReuterReuter - 18 words
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Article14 1937-09-02 1 Baghdad, \ug. 31. The Iraq parliament has dissolved General elections are expected shortly ReuterReuter - 14 words
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399 1937-09-02 1 Very Grave View Of Incident Taken In Official Quarters LJ..M.S. Havock was attacked on Tuesday night by an unknown submarine off Cape San Antonio on the southeast coast of Spain. She was not hit. It is understood the attack was made by a torpedo.Reuter; British Wireless - 399 words
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Article67 1937-09-02 1 London, Sept. 1. details are lacking owing to the Japanese anxiety to suppress the news, Reuter has good reason to believe there is unrest in Manchukuo causing considerable trouble. The Manchester Guardian says two battalions of Manchukuo troops have mutinied at Mukden and that there have alsoReuter - 67 words
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Article437 1937-09-02 1 WOULD HAVE LOST NA TIONHOOD London, Sept. 1. INFORMED circles in London gen- erally feel that if China had not resisted Japan now disintegration would have set in rapidly and nationhood would have been lost, according to The Times diplomatic correspondent "Today she is thought toReuter - 437 words
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Advertisement62 1937-09-02 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness aiul fragrance of the Ma!a> an gardens direct to your home. TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 tc midnight NEW CABAKFT ATTRACTION SUCCESS MARIE AUSTIN (MKHKATFI) AUSTRALIAN DANCERS »*re>rntin X a Talented Repertoire of Combined Ballroom and Adasio Routines. Non-diners.62 words
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Advertisement67 1937-09-02 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. ADELPHI HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE HUSK BY THL RELLER BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR AN ELABORATE MEAL. The ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS EXCELLENT FOOD AND COURTEOUS SERVICE,67 words
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Article, Illustration335 1937-09-02 2 Well-Balanced Cast In "Fair And Warmer" THK Singapore Amntour Dramatic Club's presentation of 1 Atwj HopwooeTs br^ht three-ad comedy "Fair and Warmer"'met ui<h a good reception last niuht at the Victoria Theatre. A well-balanced cast kept the amusing dialogue moving with plenty of jjustcWhite Studio - 335 words
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Article980 1937-09-02 2 Effect Of Worsening In International Situation MESSRS. FRASER AND CO in their weekly share report issusd a: the close of business yesterday, write: Since our last rep:rt the Internationa' situation has undoubtedly drifted from bad to wo:se and mu.h U one had hoped to be980 words
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Article28 1937-09-02 2 Raja Hassan bin Raja A^dul Mannn. M.C.H., Pengkuiu. Batu Laut. lather of Raja Nong of Klang and Raj.t Alang Ls lying ill at his residence in B Laut28 words
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Article270 1937-09-02 2 TWO CHINESE BITTEN Rabies Case t '1 Government To Make Statement? i h DOG owners in Singapore are < hoping that the Government j will issue a statement regarding the outbreak of rabies which has occurred in Singapore. It is understood that the dog which was found to be suffering270 words
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Article87 1937-09-02 2 "Charlie Chan At The Olympics" Warner Gland finds himself in I pew environment in "Charlie Chan at the Olympics" the film which opened it the Alhambra yesterday In their flight following the theft of an important invention two thieves travel with competitors going to the Olympic games,87 words
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Article44 1937-09-02 2 TIIF population of the Cameron Highlands has gone over the ;t.(H)<> mark, it is revealed in the Pahang administration report. At the 1931 census the figure was 1.842. At the end of 1936 the figure uas approximately 3.260. i44 words
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Article70 1937-09-02 2 Singapore's August Calls Numbered 242 Calls attended by the Singapore Fir* Department's accident ambulance ser vice during August numbered 242 and ot these 21 were to cases outside municipal limits. The cases are classified as follows:— motor car accidents. 30; motor lorry accidents, 22: motor bus accidents. I:70 words
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Article70 1937-09-02 2 II In connection with Dr. Wu Lien j r Teh's appeal for the relief of war sui- i j ferers and refugees in Shanghai tha < Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation's godowns at 20 Kirn Seng Road and 1,1 3 and 5 Jiak Kirn Street are open dur- j ing70 words
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Article24 1937-09-02 2 Mr. A. Hyde, M.C.S., has arrived at Kuantan to relieve Mr. C. W. Shorland as District Officer, Mr. Shorland having Rone on loave. I24 words
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Advertisement35 1937-09-02 2 WALTER WINCHELL r A^lTAi BEN BEENIE MriByL ALICE FAYE NKXT WKKK NED SPARKS. PATSY KELLY and JACK HALEY (TIM nih you roared at in "PICK A STAR") They're going to make you WAKE UP LIVE!35 words
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Advertisement286 1937-09-02 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 Muzzle your Dog With 2 Graftai: Muzzle. Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL, LT3. 3, Battery Road. 1 BOARD RESIDENCE SEA-FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77, Meyer ltd (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: "i 758. THE MANSION, OXLEY RISE NON-LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOTEL Daily and monthly286 words
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Advertisement328 1937-09-02 2 Zbe fcec ipvcss Head Office: <>cl| StreH, S»i>r»porr Phonr: Un^ Kuala I ampu' Othct. 25. J»t» Slrrri Phfnf: Sins Ipoh Office: 2 Drew-ster Roai. I'hon*- 37 Prcanc Office: 12 Bishop s«tnh lVt^«. Ihonf liti I»ndcn Office: 4ft I*. Reel Ktre#t. Un4m Phnt»e: Vr< I t Tel "1^ &d malar a'328 words
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296 1937-09-02 3 GOVERNMENT PRICE CUTS EFfECTIVE PKH I < -"ts made effective at the Soviet Government's IMV^Ntuation at the beginning „i July have stimulated a greater demand for articles of .iDihirix- musical instruments, a nd uther consumers' goods A hi<l) had not been greatly in demand before,296 words
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Article109 1937-09-02 3 (haired With Theft From Muar Shop 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. Aug. 31. .as no name at all. He is Known as "Bisu" »Dumb» to all." said Court Inspector M. Yusof in reply to a fUstion by Mr T. P. Cromwell who •as fitting as magistrate in109 words
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82 1937-09-02 3 DEATH FROM CONVULSIONS SHOW INCREASE t.sp in the incidence of conas a ca'Joe of death is >hown the Singapore Municipality s health the week ended Aug. 28. rum this cause totalled 18 spared with 9 the previous m of phtnisis decreased 24 to 20 and pneumonia cases bered 26 compared82 words
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Article17 1937-09-02 3 Chew Poh Heng. late House ol the Government Civil HosHong Kon f is opening a practice -hortly.17 words
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Article, Illustration264 1937-09-02 3 Batu Pa hat Health Officer Weds At Singapore BRIDE FROM KOTA TINGGI THE wedding took place yesterday at St. Andrews Caihedral of Dr. 1 John Harroi Hudson, Health Officer, Batu Pahat. and Miss Nola Elizabeth Gray daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B W. Gray, of Pelepah Valley. Kota Tinggi.264 words
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313 1937-09-02 3 Two European Women Report Taxi Driver FORCED THEIR CAR TO GRASS EDGE A warning that his driving licence might be cancelled the next time; he was found guilty of a traffic ottenc? was given yesterday by Mr. L C. Goh. Singapore fourth magistrate, to Lim Cheong Ton. Chinese taxi driver313 words
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Article188 1937-09-02 3 Chinese Charged With Attempted Theft "I was on special rounds at 3 o'clock in the morning on Aug. 24 when I saw a light among the rubber trees and on running up I saw the accused in the act of tapping a tree. He188 words
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Article76 1937-09-02 3 MALACCA'S Tehel vernacular school and teachers' quarters are to be rebuilt at CO* of about $17,000 Pro- vision of the amount was sought by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council at Mondays meeting of the council. The temporary building now in v. c c is76 words
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Article67 1937-09-02 3 From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. A CHINESE wedding according to the reformed style took place at I ihe Chinese Mechanics Association. Seremban, when Mr. Ho Kwei Chong, 10l Seremban, was married to Miss Yoong Yoke Sang, grand-daughter of !Mr and Mrs Yoong Chan San Mr. j Cr.oi67 words
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Article69 1937-09-02 3 London, Aim 21. Conservative and Labour parties will both hold their annual conferences in the middl? weeks of October. The conservatives are meeting at Scarborough from Oct. 5 to 8 and the conference will be presided over by Mrs. Clara Fyfe. Mrs. Fyfe, who has been69 words
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Article215 1937-09-02 3 W orkman's Tall Into Graving Dock SEQUEL TO W\ \l. BASE INCIDENT IWAS standing a few yards away when I .saw the accused strike deceased on i he left shoulder with a short plank, and the latt- r t»»ll headlong into tne graving dock" said a Cantonese fitter in the215 words
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644 1937-09-02 3 Sequel To Carbide Fires On Night Of Coronation Procession STORMS IN SINGAPORE NOT UNCOMMON OCCURRENCES A DEFENCE submission that torrential rain which flooded a alcium carbide store thus generating a fii;e which destroyed the building was an act of God, was rejected by644 words
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Article, Illustration51 1937-09-02 3 JAPANESE SOLDIERS are shown strung out itt extended order across a field in Lukouchiao, near Peking, at the start of the nresent "tin official war It was here that the first shots wore fin*d. irrecinilating the chain of events that led to the homhardnient of the native section of Shanxh51 words
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Article, Illustration154 1937-09-02 3 Dim womaL had ua<i on o get -HlH'f hli. kepi utting ';,»rn Then the in»- I ie* bo* fringe sin. out. You h^h R&il<r \ua\ her I F(W v /or/<? Mmc km "n tmd urns m mv m it rutting them fad ibuui Radoz. Then154 words
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346 1937-09-02 3 Cargoes Mounting Up On Hong Kong Wharves WAR REPERCUSSIONS FILL GODOWNS UOSTILITIKS in Shanghai are producing repercussions in Homu Kong shipping circles in an even more intense form than thai experienced in Singapore, where she dumping ol cargo for Shan-hai h** been causing somt con°estioii. Repor's Irom Hong Kong state346 words
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Advertisement59 1937-09-02 3 When looking for GIFTS Choose an everlasting one From U. S. de SUVA Manufacturing Jeweller 106, Orchard Road. i/j raps mis WwU r here i» no better Pill mWWM w^ <ban MARTIN S. You c»n I MmWr upon MARVIN'S PILLS J ml s>old b all bemitu h Stores and W59 words
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Advertisement10 1937-09-02 3 P^ TOLERATE [INSECTS f^* I I KILL THMH C^i>_' J10 words
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Article626 1937-09-02 4 FOREIGN NEWS Death Of America's Father Of Games \MR. GEOROE WRIGHT has died at Boston at the age ot !)0. He was known as America's father ol games. He used to play short-stop for the original Cincinn^u Red Sox. the first professional basebill team626 words
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Article632 1937-09-02 4 Morning Post nrHERE have now been six nights each way since the first week July. Only recently the Imperial Airways flying-boat the Caledonia completed a west-to-east crossing in tne amazing time of 11 hours 33 minutes. Imagine what that means break lasting in Newfoundland and dining in632 words
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Article650 1937-09-02 4 Daily Herald pATEGORICALLY and without qualification, the Spanish Government now declares that the icur Spanish merchantmen recently lurik in the Mediterranean have been sunk by Italian men-of-war. Tlie charge is made, presumably after careful checking of the evidence. It is a sound maxim of English la* tha: guilt650 words
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Article, Illustration702 1937-09-02 4 League Footballers Want Better Wages I EAGUE footballers want better wages. On the eve of the new season kick-off in England and Wales the Association Football Players' and Trainers' Union, meeting in Manchester decided to press for an increase in the retaining wage from £208 to £250 a702 words
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Advertisement6 1937-09-02 4 Drink delicious OV4LTINE' Hot or Cold6 words
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Advertisement141 1937-09-02 4 The 1937 ==j| ANNUAL THE PREMIER ANNUAL OF THE FAR EAST Will contain several full paftes of coloured prints piotonally portraying the infinite charm of Malaya Several full-pa&e colour plates depicting the vivid beauty of j^ Malayan life and landscape. U J? O jr These plates will be splendidly V/141 words
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Article, Illustration108 1937-09-02 5 s IPFALLING SCENI of death and destruction in Shanghai. (By ccurtesy of Sin Chew Jit Poh) -I IKOOIVN JI'BILANILY WAVING THEIR GINS and cheering at the gate of the Japanese concession at Tientsin, after they had beaten back the Chinese who made a108 words
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Advertisement115 1937-09-02 5 L-OKh&Q tastes 1/1/ j much nicer With the addition of a little J^^^^^ >T "_^^^W Acorn Milk. It makes it taste A I so good that you can hardly I Il(~^/~\Q W! lell it's not made with real >«VL C /|\l^ en am. Acorn Milk is prepared H f&F II115 words
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Article, Illustration399 1937-09-02 6 Example Of Great Nations As Good Neighbours CANADIAN ROTARY SPEAKER PRAISES SINGAPORE PINGAPORE Ilotarians blushe i with pride at yesterday's tffiin meeting when the speaker for the day, Mr. George M. Murray, British Columbia jour alist and politician, told them that Singapore people399 words
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406 1937-09-02 6 Famous Harpist Will Study Native Music NEW MATERIAL FOR PROGRAMMES SOUGHT DESEARCH into the native music of each country she visits is made by Maritza Seiler, celebrated European harpist, in her quest for new material for programmes. She will give a recital in Singapore in November in the course of406 words
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Article104 1937-09-02 6 (From Our Own Correspondent* Taiping, Sept. 1. At the 9th annual general meeting of the Railway Institute, Taiping, the election of office-bearers resulted as following: President: The General Manager F.M.S. Railways: vice-presidents: Mr. A R. Nair (Re-electsd) and Mr. H. A. Wenman: hon secretary and treasurer: Mr.104 words
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Article105 1937-09-02 6 No Fresh Outbreaks Are Expected London. Aug. 31. The Colonial Office version of the state of affairs in Mauritius says a man was killed in a disorder on Aug. 27 in one locality in tha south of the bland when the police had to fire on a crowd.Reuter - 105 words
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Article100 1937-09-02 6 London. Aug, 31. A high record of progress in reconditioning agricultural workers' cottag.s under the Housing and Rural Workers Acts was reached during the second quarter of th-2 year. Returns from local authorities show applications for grants were made in respect of no less than 1,224British Wireless - 100 words
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Article89 1937-09-02 6 OINGAPORE Girl Guides and Guiders numbering 49 spent five days in camp from Aug. 20 to 25 at Purdy. Mrs. F. H. Geake acted as camp commandant and Mrs. H. R. S. Zehnder as camp secretary. The weather proved kind throughout. On Aug. 21 the89 words
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358 1937-09-02 6 Italian Finance Expert Leaves China CONSTRUCTIVE WORK ADMIRED "Chiang A Loyal Friend Of Peace" If E SIGNOK DE STEFANI. High Counsellor cl the Chinese Government who will reach Singapore by th^ Conte Verde about Sept. 8, made i a statement to ins Press on the Shan ghai war before leaving358 words
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76 1937-09-02 6 Japanese Plane Attacks On Railroad Towns. A SEVERE battle near Tsinghai, about 15 miles south of Tientsin, and air raids on various railway towns in Hopei featured Tuesday's hostilities in th 3 North. The Peiping-Suiyuan railway sector was Quiet, both sides bringing up reinforcements.76 words
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Article73 1937-09-02 6 Mr. H. J. Gregory, Engineer, Posts and Telegraphs Department, stationed at Kuala Lipis, was in Kuantan during last week in connection with the extension of the internal Malayan radio telephone link between Kuantan and Kuala Lumpur to the town of Pekan. During the inauguration several calls were73 words
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Article66 1937-09-02 6 Taiping, Sept 1. Taiping Chinese residents are doing their 'bit' for the war refugees in China. A Red Cross Fund has already been started and funds are now pouring in. Chinese women are also contributing their share. The office of the Coronation Park. Taiping. is66 words
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Article62 1937-09-02 6 Members of the chorus are reminded that rehearsals will be resumed for the production ol Handel's 'Judas Maccabaeus" on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 5.3Q p.m. in the Victoria Memorial Hall. The first rehearsal at which the presence of the members of tx^e orchestra is required will be62 words
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159 1937-09-02 6 "CINDERELLA STATE" CUTS ITS DEFICIT IN 1936 Pahuiig's Revenue Exceed Expenditure For Xhird V. r THE continued and somewhat accelerated rate <»| mi men t in economic conditions throughout \!ala\;i shared to the full b\ the state of Pahang. say*. Mr. I. tfiil, ai'tin? Hritish Resident of Pahang, in his159 words
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104 1937-09-02 6 A FINANCIAL loss of about $10,000 was sustained by the military f attoo staged by 2.000 men of the Malaya Command at a cost of $25,000. Only 12.800 people saw it. During the four nights on which it was held ending last night104 words
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Advertisement218 1937-09-02 6 •restore lost energyregain radiant health. .TURKISH y /Wtrf medicinal ~^>>v L/j^y BAlxlo a• 1 aaaW r equally beneficial lor both sexvs— young and old promote a feelnig of buoyant health and uell-fce:-IMi mudern. hygienic, steam treatmeiv is specially recommended as a remedy for rheumatism and colds. while also removing superfluous218 words
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Advertisement206 1937-09-02 6 VICTORIA THEATRE THE HOUSE OF FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT jgrn^ COMMENCING SAT. SEPT, ink fj| AND NIGNTLY AT 9.30 p.m. 4J|^^^ PRESENTS Jl^^^m HIS /FAMOUS LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY 9 IN THE FOLLOWING SUCCESSES R. B. SALISBURY HY II "NO! NO! NANNETT£ M SjrT "THE GIRL FRIEND' B: E "SO THIS IS206 words
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201 1937-09-02 7 London Chamber Of Commerce Exam. Results THE following additions' candidate! were success! ul at the 8p xamination of the London Chamber of Commerce held in Singapore. Higher Certificate (Senior) shorthand: Albuquerque Emmanuel. 130 words with distinction: Luk? Shu! Ki?w. 150 words with distinction; Osman Ali An?;iiki. 120 worda pas; Tan201 words
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Article102 1937-09-02 7 TCnam m C :n:nerce Don held its 1,345 th. > when there were '524 Ibv. T!i6 84 tons. > S«T 10 UMM Sold 5C3.7C I Spot 8 13 16d. 18^ 8 cts > M 19 KK\I ISKl) ,i>rd cents per aY 29 7 B to 30 29"S102 words
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Article33 1937-09-02 7 Manila. Sept. 1. Last S*lc Prices PICfiMM T )dny .Vitamok U3 0.63 Pesos BesgveC Consolidated 9 75 I XL. 0.54 0.55 San Mauricio 0.68 0.67 United Parcale 056 0.5433 words
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Article43 1937-09-02 7 The Eastern fcrtimntfffi Telegraph Company announces that the delay oji lull rate telegrams from Singapore to London yesterday ffM U follows: Telegrams handed in at 5.00 p.m. three minutes: 5.30 pin. thre^ minutes: 6.00 p.m five minutes: 630 p.m. five minutes43 words
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Article33 1937-09-02 7 Penong Consolidated Tin dredse itaUstld lor August are as follows: hmr 3 run 673: cubic yards treated. 263.000: tin ore won 664 piculs: e.stimated cost. $;5.C00. per cubic yard. 5.66 cents33 words
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242 1937-09-02 7 Ambassador Incident Local Comment "Britain Will Not Inter vene" ■THE Singapore Chinese newspaper. Sin Chew Jit Pch, in a leading article on the bombing of the British Embassy cars ovs the Nanking-Shang-hai Road, when the British Ambassicor. Sir Hughe Knatchbuil-Hugessen. was wounded, v. -rites: "All Of US sympathised with thf242 words
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Article100 1937-09-02 7 Singapore Consulate-General Besieged By Letters "(We want to fight for China." This is the general trend ot letters written to tha Singapore Chinese Consular-General by scores of local Chinese, including a number of Straits- bom. who want to be sent back to China to join100 words
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Article41 1937-09-02 7 Information ha^> been received by telegiaph that 1.868 state-aided labourers will arrive tomorrow by s.s. RdhiUL It is expected thai 529 will be m ni to Pnktu Jeiejak and the balance will proceed to Port BweUsfihaxn to* quarantine there.41 words
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Article53 1937-09-02 7 The Nediu-land Line Royal Duuh Mail liner -Christiaan Huygens" is expected to anchor in the Eastern Roads at 0 p m. today and will berth alongside the Singapore Harbour Board whanvs at 7 am. approximately on Friday morning. Sept. 3, and will sail for Europe at 10 a.m.53 words
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26 1937-09-02 7 Queen Mary will visit the Princess Royal and Karl of Harewood at Haremi f! Rouse on Sept. 13. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 26 words
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Article59 1937-09-02 7 I The band of 11*8 S.S. Police will perform the following programme at > p.m. today at Telok Aver March The Uhlans Cal «Ei!en'oerg> Ov*»r- turr Lcs Cloches de Corneville tPianquette» Selection, That Girl froxn Paris (Schwartz^ Waltz, Dance in I the Twilight iCoates) Cornet .solo. Th n Trumpeter iDix>59 words
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Advertisement101 1937-09-02 7 k( (i Crowds At esterday'a Prcinfcrc Aicla 1 m c d Char's Best I 3 SHOWS DVLY ALHAMBRA i« Ml ms /-HUNDRED THOUSAND CHEERING FANS^^^j>v one of them m^ j ruthless W ORIGINAL PALLADIUM "CRAZY WEEK!" IhbTjl FiHw ■P'ss "*™s^Hbßßb^bbH'*^^^^^ ,^t o foR SQfeifo e k ■^•••^^"■^BBBBBBfciB""*"'" 1 I*""^^"^^1 WAKE101 words
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Advertisement41 1937-09-02 7 Fashion decrees w Kntrust them <>i experts tor i omplrtt ->J satisfaction 8e« us todaj. 1 >TFIGARO. Ladies Hair Dressers 93 Bras Pasah Rd. Raffles Hotel Phone 2888. VICTORIA THEATRE SEPT. 3rd 4th "FAIR AND WARMER" S.A.D.C. PRODUCTION BOOK AT ROBINSON'S41 words
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Advertisement272 1937-09-02 7 TONIGHTS THE NIGHT! lAT THE CAPITOL HCTUS'S IHE WINNER OF THE k BLUE RIBAND OF LAUGHS' 1 OF 1937--/^RINC^EIIS! i ARE HERE IN THEIR GRANDEST JOY-JUBILEE! cqme and A winner for anybody's dough with iaugiis. i A horses, music, girls, song' hits, spectacle, howls, GET A FEW S| romance in272 words
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595 1937-09-02 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2, 1937. British Trade With Malaya pETURNS issued by the Depart- mcnt of Statistics are so complicated that they are rarely ScMdied by those who are not primarily concerned with the welfare of one particular industry or branch of trade, and they certainly do595 words
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Article, Illustration808 1937-09-02 8 Frank Hedges - Japan Haunted By Intervention Fear In China. Frank Hedges Will The Powers Act? By FROM the moment that the clashes on the plains of North China between Japanese and Chinese troops threatened to develop into serious armed conflict, the Japanese Government and the Japanese people were apprehensive as to what808 words
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Article507 1937-09-02 8 - HPHE centenary or the P. and O. which is being observed this month is onlyiof indirect interest to Malaya, for it was not until August 4, 1845. that the first P. and 0., steamer arrived at Singapore. She was the Lady Mnrv Wood which brousht matla507 words
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Advertisement136 1937-09-02 8 I MAKE YOUR J I GIMLET I I WITH I i jn \j slj I LIME JUICE I C a 1 d 1) c c k's J Wine ?tU\cJtanll Sitter 186b S BY BPICIAL T<> HM IPPOWTMBNT MNG FOR ATTRACTIVE WEDDING PRESENTS IN STERLING SILVER, E. P. N. S. CRYSTALWARE136 words
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Advertisement25 1937-09-02 8 For ACCIDENT INSURANCE apply to the GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain) HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. 'PHONE: 648025 words
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2254 1937-09-02 9 BETTER PROSPECTS FOR COMING MONTHS Labour Troubles On The Decline? outlook has improved expectations of a bave been strengthened li month of two ..bour troubles and polit- -ra r. their worst. favourable since the the season, continue good The depressing di cltnc in the2,254 words
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Article255 1937-09-02 9 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. Singapore. Sept. 1, 5 p.m. Total foi Bocks Close financial Company Dividend To Date Ex Div year TIN Payaoie Date to date Austral Malay 3 3 4 tot Sept. 3 Sept 10 Sept 4 10% 3 3 4 Bonus Ayer Weng255 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-09-02 9 A SCENE from the new M.(J.M. musical farce-comedy "A Day at the Races," starring the Marx Brothers which opens tonight at the Capitol.23 words
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Advertisement406 1937-09-02 9 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the Colony ol Hong Kong) Tbe liability of members Is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of IMI of tbe Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up. $20,000,000 Reserve Fund Sterling £6,500,000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve406 words
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Advertisement509 1937-09-02 9 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. Al STRAIJA AND lIIN* (Incorporated in BBflaad Uy (Rcyal Charter* Paid up capital in 600.000 shares oi £S MM* £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000.0uu Reserve Li-ability of Praprieton £3.*****0 HKAD OFFICE: 38, BishopsgaU*. London, X 2. Agencies and Brunches. Alor Star Iloilo Rangoon Amritsar l;xjh .on Bangkok509 words
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Article138 1937-09-02 10 Value Of Protective Clothing Stressed London. Au«, 31. The value of productive clothing in the prevention of accidents in coal mines is again a feature of the annual report of the Safety in Mints Research Board. Hard hats are being introduced into mines at a rate138 words
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Article677 1937-09-02 10 FATE OF THE LIBELLE RECALLED r[EN the first Pan -American Airways' construction crew went ashore on Wake Island early in 1935 to begin development of a mid-Pacific airbase there, a large ship's anchor was found on the reef. Recently, after two years of research677 words
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Article461 1937-09-02 10 Nanking, Aug. 11. ALL steamers on the Han River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze, have been ordered to suspend their [service by the Klanghan Engineering Bureau on account of the increasing rise of the river, a Central News message received from Hankow states the North China Daily461 words
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Article60 1937-09-02 10 Aug. 31: Rantau, Yuen Sang. Kelantan, Lipis, W. B. Walker, Chye Hin Tay Yit (Brit.); Santos Maru (Jap.t; Aramis Fch.); Ban Ho Liong <Chi.>. Atrika <Dan.»; Tjipai, Palopo. Rokan Siberoet, Kulit, Barentsz <Dut >. Sept 1 Khoen Hoea, Singkel. Poseidon. Soerabaya <Dut>; Fionia <Dan Raseville (Nor.) MaJini <Siam» Kepong,60 words
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Article52 1937-09-02 10 The following are passengers from Singapore and Penang on the East Asiatic Boringia which left Singapore for Europe yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. J Luyten, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. J M. Willemse. Miss P. Willemse. Miss L Willemse, Master F. Willemse, Mr and Mrs G. Huntsman, Mrs. S. Krenchel Mr.52 words
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Article178 1937-09-02 10 The following are ships alongside the i wharves or expected to arrive. East Wharf Entrance Gat* 1 Exit G 1: Karapara 22 Prosper 2<> Main Wharf Entrance Gate 2, Exit Stentor 18: ©ennevis 16: Franker. j 13; Cremer 11: Charon 9, Polydoru* Kmpire Dock Entrance Gate 2. F.xit178 words
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Article165 1937-09-02 10 Arrived from N.E.I by X.L.M plane Reiger": Mr W W Osborne. M>s w d- Rijke Mr. and Ifrs Sa^'ornin Lohm; D. Whittle Mr E J Lee, Mi J .1 A Floor, Mr and Mr:, Tittt and 2 children. Miss L. U. L^nnachent Left for Medan. India and165 words
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Article54 1937-09-02 10 London. Auk. 30. The autumn campaign lor which Sir Kinßsley Wood. iflniltrr ol Health, has obtained the co-operation of all partyleaders to stimulate intei c-.st in Britain's highly developed public health sen-ice^ will be inaugurated on Sept 30 ;by Mr. Neville Chamberlain hin. former I Minister54 words
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Advertisement35 1937-09-02 10 TELEPHONE k 'PHONE 5471 jSmSßm=^^ (5 lines) IOSE no time id call* -'ing u»— whatever ihe need may be^ for in thr Classified Want-Ad Columns lie results waiting to aerve you. jfree press WANT ADS35 words
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Advertisement140 1937-09-02 10 HENDERSON LINE mHIDI LI OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon, Port Sudan, Marseilles, Palma and KngUuid HOMt.WARh SAIUNGI Port of lMj*>tfiuirkati<m Pl> mouth Leave kangoua m: SAGALNG Sept 18 PROME Ol 2 BURMA Cvt 16 YOMA Oct. 30 PEGU Nov 13 KEMMENDINK Nov 27 CHINDWIN De« 11 AMARAPOORA140 words
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Miscellaneous436 1937-09-02 10 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 Thursday and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 pm I Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.45 a.m. and Sundays 7 pm. Malacca,436 words
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Advertisement493 1937-09-02 11 nriO 7% m/ W VD¥T¥CH JVrmJr MLMIj JDIII 1 19H •W~' BY P&OandBRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1937 19"*? N\LDKRA 16.000 Sept 10 RAJPUTANA 17.000 Nov! 5 C\J?THAGE 15.000 Sept. 24 SOUDAN 6.500 Nov. 19 3\NGAIvORE493 words
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Advertisement386 1937-09-02 11 Inrorpojatfd in Straits Settlements »|EWS39tI ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails x CITY OP BAGDAD Havre. London, R'dam. H'burg, Glasgow Sept. 29 Oct. 2 CITY OP PITTSBURG Havre. London, R'dam. H'burg, Glasgow Oct.386 words
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Advertisement986 1937-09-02 11 REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Oceaa Aberdeen ami Commonwealth Line. Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Mutual The Hua Kliitm Steamship Cfc, U932) Ltd. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Cunard While Star Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Shaw Savill and Albion Co.. lid The China Navigation Ca, Ltd.986 words
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Advertisement647 1937-09-02 12 K. P. M. VAN DER Ll JN— Thursday, Sept. 2, Cheribon (not for passengers). Semarang. Sourabaya. Boeleleng (passengers and mails orty), Ampenan -passengers and malls only). Padang-Bay (passengers and mails only). L/aboean -Hadji (passengers and malls only). Benoa (passengers and mails only) and Banjoewangi. MKRKCS— Thursday. Sept. 2, P. Samboe.647 words
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Advertisement666 1937-09-02 12 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE FJJthI JSL IWbTP'R TbT^ AXI ILM AWT T Wlkl b7 k^B^^/ L^^fltl /M TO EUROPE. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SATD. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. ..Arrives Leaves Leaves Arrives Spore. Spore. Penang New York. Pres. Pierce Sept. 5 Sept. 7666 words
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Advertisement640 1937-09-02 12 O. S. K. LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA tArabia Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo, Mombasa. s^pt 7 g Zanzibar. Dar-es-Salaam. Beira. Lourence Marques, Durban. Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Tamahoko Maru cape Town via Mombasa Tanga. Zanzibar. Dar-es-Salaam. Beira. Lourenco Marques. Durban and Port Elizabeth t Rio de Janeiro640 words
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Article, Illustration631 1937-09-02 13 NIMROD - NIMROD Gunners Beaten By Three Goals To One BRIGHT SOCCER AT ANSON ROAD YESTERDAY BY Chinese 3; R.A I. IT was not for want of trying that the Royal Artillery Were unable to lower trie" colours of the Chinese in their finalFree Press - 631 words
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529 1937-09-02 13 Awang Terbang Wins First Race For Tillings Challenge Cup A VERY small tur n out greeted the starting gun in the first race for the Tilling Challenge Cup last Sunday at the R.S.Y.C. Awang Terbans. showing a startling revers 1 of form, took the lead soon after art ;nd w529 words
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Article85 1937-09-02 13 *««UIU of yesterday's ti:s in the SCC. tennis tournament wonPtofeaskau H. S. Wis»- md A D Ander> t R. E. Prtntis and J V S. Brooke 6 0. (i a a a Patenon and r v L. F IN Morris E. c 1( h v Dnck- A P85 words
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Article70 1937-09-02 13 Tha women's August bosey ,-ompetltion was played on Tuesday, over the second nine holes at the Island Club and resulted in a win for Mrs. 5 B. II 'Morine with a net score of all .-•rjuare. The following cards were reel: Mrs. J. B McMorine70 words
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Article95 1937-09-02 13 Several thousand people, cables Renter, saw S. C. Wooderson, of i;i n klw.if h Harriers. British champion, establish on Saturday the new World record of 4 mm. 6.6 sec lor the mile (previous record. I mm. 6.8 sec. held by Glen Cunningham, I'.S.A.). Wooderson had the95 words
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Article57 1937-09-02 13 The following have accepted to play rrickt for S.C.C. vs. Nondescripts on Saturday, at 2 p.m at S.C.C. J. H. Abbott. Lt. Comdr H. A. Barclay. P. Bartram. P. W. Holt. J. E. Jeans G H. Lang. J. E. Slade, P. Egerton Smith. E. G. Staunton. R A.57 words
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Article21 1937-09-02 13 )<-en nth ol September Ciub P:<.- wil B men's days only. Further pnrars will b*- found in the rompoti-21 words
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Article116 1937-09-02 13 Tomorrow afternoon, starting at 5.20 p.m.. there will be the usual afternoon races for "B" and "C" class yachts. On Sunday the "B" Class yachts will sail in a team race against H.M.A.S. Canberra. There will be a race in the morning and afternoon. The morning race will116 words
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Article28 1937-09-02 13 Reuter cables results ot English League matches played on Tuesday as follows: DIVISION I Grrmsby 1 Charlton 1 DIVISION 111 (SOUTH) Kristol U 0 Northampton 028 words
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Article91 1937-09-02 13 'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 1. The finals cf Johore badminton championships played at Johore this afternoon resulted. Junior Doubles Ng Chai Nguan and Ng 800 Lock Steadfast* beat Mahmood and Abdullah bin Kechot (Molekt 21—10; 20—20: 3—l. Men's Doubles Wong Peng Yee and Lim91 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-09-02 13 photo). CHANCE BEING LEI) in by H.H. the Sultan of Perak after winning 1 the seventh race at Bukit Timah yesterday. F ree PressFree Press - 24 words
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Article44 1937-09-02 13 Interviewed by a Reuter representative on Wednesday. Sir Abe Bailey said that Cold Scent would not be running in the St. Leger. having broken a small bloodvessel. The St. Leger will be run at Doncaster on Wednesday next.44 words
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Article122 1937-09-02 13 Diary Of The Day The Tides High Water: 928 a.m. 8. ft, 8.38 p.m. 8.9 ft. Sport Soccer: Singapore vs. Johore Police at Thompson Road. S.R.C. vs. V.MC.A. RE. vs. S.C.C. (Div. 1) at Anson Road Lawn Tennis: S.C.C. tournament. Cinemas ALHAMIIRA Charlie Chan at the Olympics, with Warner Oland.122 words
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Article55 1937-09-02 13 A team will be chosen from the following to represent the Union againsi the Gordon Highlanders at Jalan B-esar en Sunday: X Muthucumaru Pak Tong, Soon Sun. John Then, Lye Chuan. Seng Quee. Hor Khoon. Cher Seng. Lian Seng. M. Al. Johary. Tee Wang, A. Oiiveiro. Chee Tung.55 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-09-02 13 A YOUNG COMPETITOR in the children under 15 jumping contest, at VV«'slerh<im takes a jnm|> in >■"•' sty It*.18 words
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Article39 1937-09-02 13 l.«»nrion. Sept. 1. THE St. Leger final a( ccptoi> are Cash Book, Senor. Goya 11, Solfo. Sweet Content. Kaiixopy. Chulmleigh. Double KracUet. .MidHay Sun. Sultan Mohommed. Sandsprite. Snov. I>eopard Fullsail. Rcnardo. Marauta. Tcrilnx. Reutcr.39 words
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Article164 1937-09-02 13 RU GGER FIXTURE MEETING AT S.C.C. The rugger fixture meeting was held at the S.CC. last eveninr when all Clubt taking part in the forthcoming =ea.son were represented. First fixture is a State match. Johore vs R.xV ana R.A.I it Kenfl m on S<;pt. 25. This will b? followed on164 words
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Advertisement202 1937-09-02 13 With an AC Oil Filter fitted. I wear a'l nsftMK part? <»; I the ri'pinc is \ri\ pnflf re- I I duced. Tlie practical eliniinaiion I I of all friction caused by solid H particles in IMpea nn improves H H the performance of the on-.'inr. I H it m202 words
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Article, Illustration2259 1937-09-02 14 Only Two Winners Pay Over $50 Yesterday SECOND DAY OF GOLD CUP MEETING THK second day's races of the Singapore Turf Club Gold Cup meeting wiU go down to history as a favourites' day, dividends wt over $30 being paid in only twoFree Press - 2,259 words
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Article143 1937-09-02 14 Dividend Race. Place Horse. Jockey. Win. Place. 1: 1 Harap Martin $16 S 8 2 Woovcr Dodd 9 3 Mary Maude Garrard $14 B: 1 The Cretan Girl— Mawi $54 $19 1 I'd icon Woods SI 6 3 Sky-Raider Martin SI 7 3: 1 Sheila 11. E.143 words
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Article31 1937-09-02 14 Brooklines Mass. Sept. 1. In the American tennis championships mixed final Budge and Miss Pabyan beat Petrs and Mrs. Herrotin 6 2. 8 10. 6 o. Renter31 words
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Article32 1937-09-02 14 The match Hestmnglo S.C. versus Oversea Chin Bank FC which r°sulted in a draw" on Aug 28 will be replayed a; Anson Road Stadium on Wednesdaj at 5.15 p.m.32 words
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88 1937-09-02 14 The lollowing mer/s and WHBtß'f Junkr and doubles badminton championship tournament s will be play da 1 rical Dklloa, H,i'*Pj: H Saturday al 2.15 p.m.— Singlet Miss Hilda MM A Mary Wee Devonshire i Miss Lee Hong Sze Miss Annie W«e •P' Doubles Chung Cheng Ho:'k ?\:688 words
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Advertisement39 1937-09-02 14 Henlevs 20th Century Book of FORMULAS. PROCESSES TRADE SECRETS (lias* Dentifrices Varnishes ?>»aps tilues Paints Adhesives Oils Enamelling Hairdressings Cosmetics Dyes Waterproofing^ Perfumes Cement FOR THE LABORATORY. FACTORY, WOPKSHOP AND HOME PRICE $10.50 KELLY WALSH, LTD. Raffles Pl.ice Singapore.39 words
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Advertisement38 1937-09-02 14 Experience Tells '•■if ill 1 oS^^^^^t^L. .iillllllU Experience extending over more than hall a century has taught Fraser Neave to produce the finest aerated waters in Malaya. This experience is your safeguard. Issued by Fraser Neave It j38 words
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