The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 September 1937
1937-09-09
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Title Section17 1937-09-09 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,259 ESTD. 1835 THI'KSDAV. SEPTEMBER i>, l!is; 10 CENTS.17 words
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936 1937-09-09 1 Reinforcemen ts Being Rushed To Island Garrison CHINA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR COAST REPRISALS Shocking Bom bing Outrage On Refugee Train ANTICIPATIONS that the Japanese intend to carry out a naval raid on Hainan Island as the next portion ot their campaign in South China areReuter - 936 words
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61 1937-09-09 1 —Refugees Prefer— Bombs To Hong Kong's Horrors Sha7iyhai. Sept. 8. 4BOUT 150 British women and children wfio were evacuated to Hong Kong have returned to Shanghai declaring they would rather face Shanghai than Hong Kong cholera, typhoons, and dyxentry and also "the deplorab c conditions for those of average means."Reuter - 61 words
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92 1937-09-09 1 Japanese Cutter Found In Soviet Waters Moscow. Sept. 8. COVIET frontier authorities have detained an armed Japanese cutter. Osaka Maru. anchored in Soviet waters between Furugelm and the Tyumenula River, according to a message from Khabarovsk. At the first examination, the captain and the Russian interpreter declared that the cutter92 words
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Article, Illustration344 1937-09-09 1 Markets Reflect American Nervousness These Three Women Virtually Rule China UEHIND THE TUMULT that is the East today, sit these three v omen the three sisters Soong Their names are like the echo of temple be Is- Ai-Ling; Ching-Ling; and Mei-Ling but together they rule the destiny of China. TheReuter - 344 words
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280 1937-09-09 1 BRITAIN AND DOMINIONS AMONG THE LIST Nuremberg, Sept. 8. BRITAIN, Ireland, India, Canada, and Australia were, all represented as being centre* of Bolshevism at the anti-Bolshevist exhibition which is one of the attractions nf thp Nazi Conirress. On a huge panorama of the ward280 words
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310 1937-09-09 1 To Study Radio Problems In Malaya 8.8.C. EXPERT'S VISIT Assistance From Special Body (From Our Own Correspondent Penanc, Sept. 8. INDICATIVE oi the keenest interest *> His Excellency. Sir She n ton ThoTias. It taking in broadcasting in .iaiaya is the appointment at a special •cmmittee composad of two members310 words
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Article33 1937-09-09 1 The Hague, Sept. 8. DOCTORS officially stated today that Princess Juliana is expect ing her baby early in the New Year Her health now is quite satisfactory.— ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Advertisement56 1937-09-09 1 iin rt i* tetter Tea than BIGIA TEA CKOWN IN MALAYA. TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m DINNER DANCE < formal) 9.30 to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MARIE AUSTIN HLOMTD AISTRAIJAN DANCERS filling 4 lulenteti Kepertoirt of Combined Ballroom and Adagio Routines Non dinrrs Sl.tMi. SATURDAY SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL56 words
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Advertisement73 1937-09-09 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance* of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. ADELPHI HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE Ml SIC BY THE I RELLER BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR AN ELABORATE MEAL, The ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR73 words
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Article179 1937-09-09 2 Whiteaways May Reorganise CITY REPORT NOW that conditions ar improving for ihe company the market would not be surprised if Whiteaway Laidlaw and Co., decided upon a reconstruction scheme t>efor_- the end of this year, says the Evening Standard This important company conducts a drapery and general store business in179 words
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Article, Illustration44 1937-09-09 2 photo.) SERGEANT FRANK HENRY DANIEL, of the R.A.F.. Scletar, son of Mr. C B Daniel, was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore yesterday, to Miss Edna Maude Boswcl, daughter Flight Sergeant E Boswell of the R.A.F. The Rev. J A Jagoe officiated. Free PressFree Press - 44 words
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101 1937-09-09 2 STRONG DENIALS IN CHAMBER Brussels. Sept. 8. "PHE ministerial crisis occasioned b\ the accusations against the Pre mier M. Van Zeeland. by the Rexist*> and others culminated in an extraordinary session of the Chamber t( hear the Premier repiy to his critics. Ithe streets in theReuter - 101 words
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Article314 1937-09-09 2 Marines To Remain In China: Others Coming New York, Sept. 8. ■T*HE New York Times Washington correspondent says that State Department officials are regretful and surprised at th> reported alarm 01 American residents in Shanghai that the Government intended to remove what protection It had hitherto beenReuter - 314 words
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Article71 1937-09-09 2 Washington. Sept. 7. The Treasury is offering holaers of $817,843,500 3> 4 per cent, notes maturing on Sept 15 the privilege of exchanging into two per cent, notes maturing an Sent 15. 1942 or 1» 4 per rent, maturing on Sept. 15. 1938. Mr Mormitbai has announcedReuter - 71 words
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451 1937-09-09 2 Determined To Exterminate Mediterran ean Piracy BRITAIN AND FRANCE WILL DOMINATE NYON TALKS London, Sept. 8. PVEN if Germany and Itaiy decide not to attend the Mediterranean conference it is officially thought in London the Nyon talks will proceed because Britain is determined to exterminate piracy in the Mediterranean. InReuter - 451 words
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61 1937-09-09 2 Malay entertainment at its best was presented in a charity concert at the Victoria Theatre last night by the Kulliyathul-Attas. of Johore Bahru The programme included two plays "Claim to Estate" and "Bigamous Marriage", recitation of the Koran, addresses in Malay. Arabic and English, and61 words
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Article148 1937-09-09 2 Fighting Prevents Any Repair Effort Admiral Yarnell (United States Com manuer-in -Chief > and Admiral Sir Charles Littie (British Commander-in-chief >, conferred with Admiral Hasegawa (Japanese Commancier-in Chief i. regarding the severed cables at Shanghai. Admiral Has:gawa assured the other admirals that the breaks were purely148 words
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Article35 1937-09-09 2 The Trade Union Congress at Norwich has passed a resolution deploring the British Government's action in denying Spam's legal Government the right to purchase necessary arms and I equipment ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement395 1937-09-09 2 NOTICES. i SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Annual Supplies 193N Tenders arp invited under the following heads lor supplies to the Singapore Municipality from Jan 1. 1938. for one year: 1. Brooms and Baskets 2. Bikau Firewood 3. Bakau Piles tor general use 4 Bakau Piles for Sewerage Extension Scheme. 5. Scaffolding Poles.395 words
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Advertisement301 1937-09-09 2 CLASSIFIED AD VERT ISEMENT^ Muzzie ytir Btg With 3 Graf ton Mtt Obtainable fn>m MEDICAL HALL, LTD. 3. Ea'i^ry Re BOARD t- Ri.SJi SEA-FROKT ■AlOffG <;kan<;f- 17, Hi (Mtl Swim < Board- Lesidrr.< Large (iardiic 1 > I Phone. E MANSION, IXLEV RISE LICENSED RECIDFKI-': >aily and mon(hl> terms. TEL.301 words
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Advertisement39 1937-09-09 2 free pceae •I r Kuji) If I. Ot i. Ivraii, I RAIC* f« :*r -.1 m Ik* -nt Daica i I j m I POX PRESH PRO FOR lI. M U U. SERYH [OTI 1 .lh. I I IMiTI39 words
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Miscellaneous49 1937-09-09 2 Law Notice For The Day Before the Acting Chief faflttec in Ist C(MUi at 11 a.m. Judgment: -OS 38 37— R S ah L.. Beah deceased. Followed by:— B.4o/39— 11 Gopa.asa.Ti.v Pillfiy vs K. George. Before Mr. Justice Home in 2nd Court at 10..*{0 a.m. Assi/cs:-Rex ws. Arjan Sinsh49 words
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Article, Illustration329 1937-09-09 3 Headlamp Found Rolling In The Roadway INQUIRY INTO DEATH OF YOUNG CHINESE OPENS WITH only a headlamp as a clue the police are endeavouring to trace a motorist who is believed to have knocked d«:wn and fatally injured a young Chinese cyclist in Grove Km.329 words
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Article101 1937-09-09 3 J >IH> To He Spent On FcediM Children Our Own Correspondent 1 Segamat. Sept. 7. ..ire plans are beins made the birthday of His H'sh- the Sultan of Jr hore In the State Ad the festivities will be rate character thin lor T>. d 53. 500101 words
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Article94 1937-09-09 3 F..r elebratlon of the Golden Hlfl H:*hness the Sultan of k imitt ■eettoi Indian Muslim Association wu held and the following it] na unanimous! v passed mua OJ gre2tlngs to be sent Hmhness on Sept. 11 la be issued to Ir.dun oerch mil and members rethen to94 words
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Article207 1937-09-09 3 Committee No. Three Bar s Press HTHE Press was again denied admis- sion to th-) meeting of Municipal Committee No. 3 on Tuesday, although there was nothing on the agenda that cculd be classified as of a confidential nature. The members are Mr W Bart ley. and Messrs G E207 words
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Article51 1937-09-09 3 Owing to requests for a repoat performanco. following a successful appearance at the Victoria Theatre last Monday night, the local Indian Dramatic Troupe will stage their variety entertainment again at the same theatre this evening at 9 p.m. The performance la in aid ot the Bharati Bhavar. < Indian Home>51 words
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Article, Illustration54 1937-09-09 3 Officers of the Italian battalion which passed through Singapore yesterday for Shanghai on the Lloyd Triestino, Conte Bianramano In the foreground are the commanding fficer. Lieutenant Colonel Andreini, the Italian Consul at Singapore Cay UfT A Perego and Major F. H Vinden. Intelligence Staff Officer, the Malaya Command who met54 words
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Article68 1937-09-09 3 New Mechanism Awaited fOLLOWiNG protects in the free Preu agmtnst the unsatisfactory liming of the Eia" elect ru traffic mqnals at the t*t*rtection 0/ North Bridge and Stamford Roads, a traffic policeman was controlling traffic there yesterday. It is understood that new mechanism for the system whereby68 words
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492 1937-09-09 3 War-Time Club Becomes A World-wide Movement What is the meaning of Toe H and how does il derive its name Mr. M B Elson. former Far Eastern secretary of Toe H, supplied the answer in his luncheon address to Singapore Rotarians yesterday on the history and work of the movement.492 words
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Article, Illustration331 1937-09-09 3 First Mate's Evidence At Inquest It is requested that all guests invited to the cocktail party on board th? s.V Ranpifra this evening will make a point of having the labels that have been sent them, exhibited in a prominent position on their cars. Failure to331 words
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Advertisement348 1937-09-09 3 $H OOT»N<L^ /^i corns St. j Any corn nfmr will tell votf with \iti'-r 'r.jtb that you cannot. nagewttia 'he terrible pain caused by orm Bu' no mat km how terrible corns are. Radox will pet 1 id of them. Kado- he rool of corns so that you can lift348 words
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Article, Illustration1241 1937-09-09 4 British Flyi ng Bo at's Fine Record On Transatlantic Flight PASSENGER SERVICE WILL BE IN OPERATION IN 1940 London, Aug. 24. MS* ALEDONIA." one of the two Short monoplane flyingbeats engaged on transatlantic experiments, has reached Southampton at the conclusion of her ad journey to New York and back. She1,241 words
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Advertisement28 1937-09-09 4 When looking for GIFTS Choose an everlasting one From U. S. de SUVA Manufacturing Jeweller 106. Orchard Road. rMOTHS^lfe] RUIN YOUR 1 CLOTHES- KILL THEM with jj^* FLIT28 words
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Advertisement221 1937-09-09 4 VICTORIA THEATRE THE HOUSE OF FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT T^| COMMENCING SAT. SEPT. lUh AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30 P.M. *f*!& R. B. SALISBURY PRESENTS HIS FAMOUS *^J__________w LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY __S Hk IN THE FOLLOWING SUCCESSES Mm SAT. SEPT. II Til M fkt E iS "NO! NO! NANNETTE' ■^X WED.221 words
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Article, Illustration305 1937-09-09 5 I \!KMF.\ WBKC KIUKI» \\b»n two R.A.F. nlnnes toUid'd in mid-air :t Fontk\v. now Koth.v. Hants. One of the occupants made a p. ra 1 lr.tr \v ip. (ml was killed. Picture shows the wrecked U \F. plane in a «'ield at FontKy. CirtlKN 'VIIHUMINV OF HOLLAND opened the fifth305 words
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Advertisement63 1937-09-09 5 SWETTEN a bm BIRMINC U H Bfl TOTTEN n U In W E S T 11 rl 111 THEIE APL LOTS or Jj£-{^>^ *'r*\)iyfi HAMS all over SSe-C^Kfc THE WORLD BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE *3> A CHOICE AND SPECIALLY CUIED BRAND ABSOLUTELY DETLNI>ABLi: BAKED, BOILED. GRILLED or FRIED IT63 words
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Article, Illustration265 1937-09-09 6 Tamil And Five Friends Charged (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tatping. Sfpt. 7. 117HILE being handcuffed oy ai Outdoor Revenue Officer afte arrest for an excise case, a Tami. Velumalai. managed to make goo, his escape, allegedly through th< help of friends, but Velumalai an 1 his265 words
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Article, Illustration52 1937-09-09 6 photo. Qmtn COMMANDING DRAFT OF INDIAN I KOOPS Major W. A. L. James (left) w.th Lieut. I'miao Singh, officers of the Mk Battaiiun. (he th K.i.i; ut m i RMUa, about 1 10 troops of which are in Singapore on their way t > ji.in th ir Battalion at lions:Free Press - 52 words
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Article94 1937-09-09 6 Fr,>m Our Own Correspondent) Taipinc. Sept. 7. Gen. F.ns Chin Wu. who was on his way from Ipoh to Penanf yesterday to catch the Imperial Airways plane for Hrm? Kontj. stopped at 1 I for M few by hours where he was recelTed by a large94 words
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Article63 1937-09-09 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.] Serrmban, Sept. 8. Two Clnmso relieved to 1:2 ice-cream hawkers VCR produced before the Serembm ni'.i Mr. II J Hayward, en Saturciay. on a charge of distilling sainsu in a jungle and with being in coss?ssicn of Tormented rice. A large ittH63 words
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Article59 1937-09-09 6 The bind of th* S.S Police will play the loCovUll programme a: 5.30 p.m today at Botanic Gardjv.s: March Wellinst-n March <Zeh'.r>: Overture, My Old Stable Jacket (Bttton); Selection. Fire Over England Atftttasell); Walie. Let me Dream in Your Arms Asa in 'Nicholls); Trombone solo, Kidln Easy <Alford>;59 words
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124 1937-09-09 6 Goodyear To Co-operate In Development Akron. Aug. 31. QOODYKAR Officials, verifying the announci mem that the company planned ti co-operate in the development ot rubber plantations in the Philippines, painted the islands as an ultmatelv "important factor" in the crude rubb r trade, states a124 words
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Article29 1937-09-09 6 In the leading article in the Singapore Free Press on Tuesday the reference to 'Rsuter'.s Chinese contracts in London" should hay? read "R-euter's Chinese contacts in London.29 words
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Article268 1937-09-09 6 100 Ships A Day In Port; God awns Full AERODROME HANGAR AS ZT2TI HONG KONG is experiencing a shipping boom which has not been equalled for over ten years. Unfortunately the losses being incurred for the very same reasons which the boom is occurring almost268 words
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Article243 1937-09-09 6 Shipping Begins To Move On Limited Basis Merchant shipping in Shanghai is beginning tc creeo out of its shelter. Sailings and arrivals still have to be scheduled on a day-to-day basis owing to the uncertainty of the war situation, but it can no longer be said that merchant243 words
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Article204 1937-09-09 6 Negri Sembilan Padre's Comment (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 8. The Rev. B. Stokes, Chaplain of Negri Sembilan, writes in the Current month's magazine of St. Mark's Church. Seremban: "I take this opportunity of sympathising with those who. like mysd'.f, have recently received visits from204 words
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Article, Illustration91 1937-09-09 6 (Ftow Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 8. THE famous Cantonase film star, Miss Wu Tip Ying. wilL be visiting this tcwn tcmcrrow. Mis-s Wu will give two performances on the stage in the Coronation Park. Taiping, during her short stay here. She will b? accompanied91 words
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Article238 1937-09-09 6 Appeal Court Orders A Re-Trial WAS ACCUSED FIT TO PLEAD? f\N the ground that the jury had not been asked to find whether an ac- cuscd person was mentally fit to plead. the Court of Criminal Appeal ordered the re-trial oi Valayuthan yesterday. Valayuthan was sentenced to five years' rigorous238 words
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Article74 1937-09-09 6 From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept 8. Mr. S. H. F?rinpanayagam, 8.A., ol Jaffna College. Ceylon, one of the Ceylonese delegates to the World Education Conference at Tokio, delivered an interesting lecture at the Vivekananda Students Hall. Seremban, on "Present Day Conditions in 1 1 Ceylon."74 words
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Article, Illustration386 1937-09-09 6 Poor Visibility At Level Crossing (From Our Own Correspondent) Sega mat. s« pt rE enquiry into an accident in which a young Chine s»« mm on Johore Labis Estate last month was bfgun befon Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, the Segamat magistrate, y Loh Tham.Free Press - 386 words
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Article100 1937-09-09 6 Indian Liberal Leader Enthusiastic Sir Chlmanlal Setalvad. leader ol the Liberal Party in Bombay and former judge of the High Court, arrived in Singapore yesterday by tht? P. and O. liner Ranpura from Japan. On a prolonged visit to Japan, studying industrial and labour conditions.100 words
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Article42 1937-09-09 6 ffYom Our Own Correspondents Seremban. Sept. P. Coffee shopkeepe-s in Negri Sembilan have formed an association to look after their interests; 130 members have been enrolled and the openIng ceremony of the club-house will take place shortly.42 words
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Article44 1937-09-09 6 The Mercantile Bank of India Limited. Singapore have rec ived a £l€gram from th? head office that the >oard of directors have dee'.arrd nn nterim dividend of 6 per cent., less ncome tax. in respect of the current i rear.44 words
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Article64 1937-09-09 6 From Our Own Com ■Mm i i pt k T^HE proven tion oi business areas and pected to be th. ir...... propos?d Municipal I i scheme for Malacca Parks and open sp thoroughfares and tfeta res dences are urgent;, provision has to be mad vehicular traffic64 words
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68 1937-09-09 6 DRIVER'S GUILTY PLEA TO FOUR CHARGES <Frow Our Own Corr^p Taipir. p| I Four charges were jresfc led against a Chinese. Urn Th IB Ifcf Taiping Police C Thean Soo was charged v; cbstruction with his eai cl Cross St. <2> ciivmg he held nc endorsement brakes, and lastly lot68 words
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Article51 1937-09-09 6 A jumble sale in a.d Guides district lunds w: i kind permission of Mm I Friday, Sept 17. at Ul YWC A hcstol. Fort Car. Any contributions ol old v.ill t? Kratoiully seocpted left either at 7. Bwettei 28. Stevens R<;ud H en request by Mtepl ***** any ttaie belorc51 words
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Advertisement81 1937-09-09 6 a healthful cure (or colds and rheumatism curkish medicinal baths equa .y beneficial I young and old pron buoyant health and w< this modern, hygienic m?nt is spirally PBCCM B remedy for rheumatism %D While a'so rem< flesh, it strengthens and per treatment i^ including massage and bath A^^ $50081 words
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Article, Illustration2525 1937-09-09 7 GOVERNOR TO BE PIPED ABOARD P. O. LINER List Of Guests At Tonight's Cen ten ary Celeb ra tion A i.i;\\|ifMK\lS are now complete A „.r the hi", rocktail party in hon- the P •*'><* O. Centenary wi the kanpura tonight, when bend V( »«> ".nests will be entertained HE.2,525 words
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Article157 1937-09-09 7 Ths Singapore Chamber of Commerce Etabber Association held their 1346 th. luction yesterday when there was j :atalugu?' 2,091,133 lbs.— tons 933.54; )ff.red 1,836,341 lbs.— tons 819.79; sold I 64G.999 lbs tons 735.27; London 9 MSd. New York 18% cts. Spot PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents157 words
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Article131 1937-09-09 7 (From Our Own Correspondent Scgamat, Sept. 6. Stating that the man had two previous convictions for similar offences and that the scene of his operations was only a little distance from the mam road. Inche Osman bin Ahmad. Assistant Superintendent of Customs i Preventive Branch)131 words
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Article76 1937-09-09 7 Among the latest contrioutor.s to the j Singapore Chinese Red Cross Fund are Shaw Brothers, distributors of Chinese! talkies, snd the staff oi the Bank of j China, Singapore Shaw Brothers have .sent over $2,000 Straits, representing sate collections in certain Chinese theatres for one night In76 words
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Advertisement76 1937-09-09 7 s^v Beaut n rtmqlet L utiuki ihrm to uur -xpiiis (or complete -.iii>facf ion. ser us today. >TFIGARO. LmHei Hair Dressers I ih Xt! X Ruffles Hotr' Ph. TWO or THE SCREENS GKEATfcST STARS IN THEIR GRANDEST PICTURE! I NEXT WEEK PAVILION ,<*/ JULES VERNE'S stupendous spectacle sweeps to glory76 words
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Advertisement37 1937-09-09 7 BROUGHT BACK IN RESPONSE TO THOUSANDS OF REQUESTS! ALHAMBRA TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 Tlw PfeUwe The Whole W orid Hus Aeelairned Metro (.oMwyn Mayer*s THE mm EARTH' STARRING PAUL MUNI, LUISE RAWER with KEYE LUKE and TILLY LOSCH37 words
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Advertisement231 1937-09-09 7 An Exceptionally good stage and screen attraction CAPITOIT" Positively LAST NIGHT M.G.M.'s gripping Murder Story "UNDER COVER OF MIGHT" with EDMlim LOVtfE Florence* ft ice henry DmMI Sp rial STAGE Attraction "THE Daredevil Acrobatic ArtftatM a. d Variety En.ertainers. TWOS COMPANY... but if they art> NED and PATSY TWO'S A231 words
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Advertisement33 1937-09-09 7 NEVER r/^ BEFORE so PICTMIiE! TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 PAVILION The London Palladium Crazy tiang ;n their Kioious i.ala.vy of Fun and fieauty 'O.K. FOR iiMMWHm ncim whh FLANAGAN ALLEN NERVO KNOX NAUGHTON GOLD^33 words
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Miscellaneous27 1937-09-09 7 SINGAPORE BUDDHISTS A special met ting of the Singapore Buddhist Association will be held Gn Sunday at 7 p.m. at the association hall. 67. Spottiswoode Park Road.27 words
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8 1937-09-09 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1937.8 words
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Article609 1937-09-09 8 P. O. Criticisms A LTHOUGH Malaya is sincere in its congratulations to the P. O. Company on the completion of its centenary the local celebrations will take place on the liner Ranpura in port today— there is no doubt that public opinion in this country is severely critical of the609 words
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Article, Illustration1962 1937-09-09 8 A Shipping "Revolution A Hundred Year History of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. 1837-1937. By Boyd Cable (Ivor Nicholson and Watson, 10s. 6d.). ALTHOUGH most Englishmen living In the East are more or leM familiar v/ith the romantic story ol the development of sea-communica-lions1,962 words
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Advertisement195 1937-09-09 8 JOHN EXSHAW'S VERY FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES CLUB LIQUEUR OVER 40 YEARS OLD OVER 60 YEARS OLD Imported direct from Cotfnac by •CAUDBECUrS FOR ATTRACTIVE WEDDING PRESENTS IN STERLING SILVER, E. P. N. S. CRYSTALWARE THE HEADQUARTERS AT THE ROYAL JEWELLERS (incorporated in Ceyiom. 19/21 Ilirh Street. No. 1 Mtstmp195 words
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Advertisement25 1937-09-09 8 For FIRE INSURANCE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFI ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain) HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: 648025 words
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Article568 1937-09-09 9 I tED the other day to the I :> ..rinf that the I !uud> djQ in fart v iJ n&ii work n Nanking to by a n s itral N< a riten in C i r::i I H ij my is a a! 11l rJ:.sr M568 words
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Article, Illustration307 1937-09-09 9 "DR. CHANG OF NANKING" ON MYSTERY MISSION A MOVIE cameraman taking shots of the arrival ot the P and O. Kanpura yesterday as passengers disembarked. Some of them may recognise themselves in the film "Booloo" in the near future On the left of the picture is one of the silver307 words
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293 1937-09-09 9 Singapore Experiments With Yellow Fever Ca rrie rs While m.ist of the people who went to the airport last evening to see the Royal Dutch Airlines plane arrive from Amsterdam made the trip to meet incoming passengers, one man went out to meet ten mosquitoes.293 words
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71 1937-09-09 9 Radio-telephone equipment has been installed on the N.Y.K. liner Yasukuni j Maru. Tests have been completed and this facility is now available to passengers on that vessel wishing to speak to Japan. Rates vary according to the position of the vessel. It is71 words
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Article, Illustration83 1937-09-09 9 nisiilNd from Geneva t«> Shanghai to supervise Kc.i Cross work. Colonel Charles de Wutteville, hij;li otihial in the international Kt*d Cross, reached Singapore tj i Royal Dutch k.l.m. plane last night. He win leave for China today by the Rotterdam Lloyd liner, siantur.83 words
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Article94 1937-09-09 9 Good Reception For Return Of "The (Hod Earth" "The Good Earth the magnificent M.G.M picture starring Paul Muni and Luise Rainer. supported by a strong cast, began Its special return screening at the Alhambra Theatre yesterday, and was greeted by a large crowd Pearl Buck's gripping story94 words
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111 1937-09-09 9 1 |l/|Y company hopes to make films in the Malay language in Madras to cater for the Malayan market." said Mr. S. Gobindram. manager of Asanda* Classical Talkies, who reached Singa pore from India by the Lloyd Triestino liner Conte Biancamano yesterday. "The purpose111 words
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Article84 1937-09-09 9 Two More Tin Companies Announce Big Distributions (From Our Own CDrrespondent) London, Sept. 8. Another two tin companies have announced big interim dividends. Ayer Hitam announces an interim, dividend of 30 per cent, compaied with it similar dividend of 5 per cent, last year. The Sungei Besi companyFree Press Cable - 84 words
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Article23 1937-09-09 9 There were 423 deaths during America's Labour D.iv celebrations, two-thirds of whirh were dv to motor accidents. ReuterReuter - 23 words
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195 1937-09-09 9 Chinese Lad Is "Greatest Living Comedian, Says Malayan Film Director HPHE greatest living comedian is an inhabitant of tne Malayan jungle. Authority for this assertion is Clyde Elliott, camera-adventurer who yesterday began to produce "Booloo" for Paramount in Singapore. He is Ah Lee. a 10 -year-old Chinese! lad who will195 words
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Article, Illustration529 1937-09-09 9 Sir Chimanlal Setalvad In Singapore KNOW no nation where patriotism is so intense and where every person Is prepared to make such sacrifices for their country. Man. woman and child is fired in Japan with enthusiasm for their country." declared Sir (him. m la529 words
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58 1937-09-09 9 Sir Shenton Thomas To Attend Selangor Banquet HE. Sir Shenton Thomas, the High Commissioner, will attend the State Banquet given on Sunday by His Highness the Sultan of Selangor, in celebration of his birthday and of his golden jubilee as a ruler. Sir Shenton will leave Singapore by the night58 words
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Article40 1937-09-09 9 Madrid, Sept. 8 The insurgents launc v ed a cieiermined offensive west of the capital today apparently in an effort to penetrate the outer defences but thrusts here and from the southwest were strongly repulsed ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article26 1937-09-09 9 Berlin. Sept. g. Mussolini arrives in Munich on Sept. 25 and is remaining there one day He will meet Herr Hitler ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Advertisement38 1937-09-09 9 P C OURVOIS/£fl H m mt ***°T Oy L /y^STANDS FOR QUALITY^ 3 STAR PER QUART BOT 2.50 188 4 $10.00 NAPOLEON 50 Y.O. $20.00 DUTY EXTRA $1.75 PER BOT. Soli' Agents: ROBINSON Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR.38 words
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Miscellaneous2231 1937-09-09 10 FREE PRESS SPECIAL COMMERCIAL SERVICE Last Night's Quotations JHE COMMODITY MARKETS From Exchange Telegraph Co, LONDON AND NEW YORK \From London 5.30 p.m. Sept. 8 SINGAPORE STOCK Ah/ir STOCKS SHARES «~_T' t 116 d ri^ r 'ml SHARE PRICES Ff^»ox\ r» Novemiber: 9 3 16d. 9V 4 d. Previously: 92,231 words
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951 1937-09-09 11 Problem Of The Extension Of Credit Facilities SIR J. TAYLOR ADVOCATES FUSION OF SMALL INSTITUTIONS such imcortant advances to schettOD credit bankers is inIrngthy reply which Sir r of the Reserve bM n to the various recently made by the Chambei of C mmorce.951 words
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Article357 1937-09-09 11 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. Singapore. Sept. 8. 5 p.m. rotaj foi Books Close financial Company Dividend To Date Ex Div. yeai TIN P-.yaole Date to daw Austral Malay 3 3 Int. Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 4 10% P 3 V 4 Bonus 1 Ayer357 words
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602 1937-09-09 11 THE severity of the hostilities at Shanghai is proving somewhat disturbing to investors in British insurance companies, and several shareholders have expressed concern as to the extent to which th^ vaiious companies are likely to be affected ov ihe damage done in that area. The insurance602 words
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Advertisement423 1937-09-09 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members b limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1029 of the 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 Reserve423 words
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Advertisement496 1937-09-09 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by (Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600.000 shares of £5 en eh £3,000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000,000 Reserve Li-ability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgati. London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star lioilo Rangoon Amritsar Ipoh Saigon Bangkok496 words
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Miscellaneous505 1937-09-09 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE so foreigm review for the week 9.20 Variety programme 133-* kc s I«2S ml y 48 Exchangt rates. 1.33 i *c, s U1.5 m.) 95Q Time signal P. 52 Dance muiic. vm 10.20 Clcfce down 6.00 Indian music (records). 1630 SSS muMC (modern Ma darln505 words
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Miscellaneous50 1937-09-09 11 MANILA GOLD SHARE MARKET Manila, Sept. 8. Last Sale Prices Previous Today Antamok 0.63 0.60 Benguet Consolidated 9.75 9.50 I.X.L. 0.52 0.51 San Mauricie 0.67 0.60 United Paracale 0.55 0.49 These prices are published by courtesy of Messrs. Levy and Co., of Singapore, to whom they are cabled daily, i50 words
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Article37 1937-09-09 12 The M.M. mail and passenger vessel t s.s. Chenonceaux from Marseilles via Colombo is expected to arrive on Saturday, at 8 a.m. and sail at noon for Saigon. Hong Kong. Shanghai ?> and: Kobe. Berth: S.H.B. wharves.37 words
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573 1937-09-09 12 Warspite's Rating's Story Of His Dismissal "I HAVE BEEN MADE ONE OF THE SCAPEGOATS" ii London, Aug. 2ft. /COMPLAINING bitterly, "I have been made one of the scapegoats," ex-Leading Stoker John Smith, of George Street, Chatham, one of the dismissed men, told me the first inside story of the trouble573 words
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Article280 1937-09-09 12 The following are passengers for Singapore and Java ports on the Nieuw Holland due in Singapore on Saturday: Miss S. E. Brown. Mr. and Mrs G. R. Crawford. Mrs. S. Cobb, Mrs. B. P. Cummins and infant. Mrs. E. E. Cumming, Mrs. G. M. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. V.280 words
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Article355 1937-09-09 12 THE U.S. Maritime Commission ls now considering plans for the dls- posal of the 50,000-ton liner Leviathan, formerly the German Vaterland. which was withdrawn from service some years ago. A new ship, to replace the Leviathan, is to be built, costing £3.200.000. She will exceed 30.000 torus, with355 words
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Article147 1937-09-09 12 Michael Jebsen, Danish, 1.343 tons, from Bangkok. 7. to Bangkok. 10 Auby. Sarawak. 319 tons, irom Kuching. 7. to Kuching. 18. Scott Harley. British. 2.953 tons from S? Liat. 7. to Natoena Is.. 9 Kedah. British. 1,033 tons, from Belawan. 7, to Belawan via Penanp. 9 Sipirok. Dutch.147 words
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Article121 1937-09-09 12 The following are passengtis on the M.S. Jutlandia for Singapore Mr. and Mrs. H. R Hemstead, Mrs. iand Mrs. F. M. Sarrock. Mr. and Miss H. Moller, Mr. B. La Cloche. Mr A L Denholm, Mr. A. M. MacLennan, Misi M. P. de Bruin, Mr F J Partridge. Mr and121 words
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Article120 1937-09-09 12 SINGAPORE HAR BOUR The foliowni:; *i svharves or exjr East Wharf Kntramr Rohna 22. X Vfain Wharf I ntr Santhia It; i Lieverkusen 14. I 3ieuaffarir I X Empire Dock Fnti. <„,, Shing Hw..:, slokr Castie M M Kampar 38 Kmpirc Dock Knti.m Khandallr. 4« Umpire Dock Knti.u... {„1,, Arabia120 words
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Article39 1937-09-09 12 Sept 7 Hvdr.i U Maru Jap J V 0 G'tav Died D Liens (Chill X chow. L.p> il Sept SI Mentor. Kud; Aing he Tandjong Pin ka&ser. Mattel I I dens. Taliise <Dut Hock. Hafthor. i 'Sar Valaya39 words
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Advertisement494 1937-09-09 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. incorporated _n PJft.B.) rrurnovF rreUb* MS3— Pmmc* MIL LLOYDS AGENTS. fy.'.KiN-j MSSVH fO* FEDERATED MALAY STATES «AILWATS ROYAL STATE BLAH. WATS OP SIAM. CANADIAN PACWIC -> iWllDi GRUTtST (Incorporated in Bnc t_un«> _TtAV_l SYSTHi THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct MPRESS to VANCOUVER—494 words
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Advertisement149 1937-09-09 12 HENDERSON LINE S< HFIHIK OF sMI I By Fortnightly Pa-sscucT Stfamtr Between Rangoon. I'oit sudu Marseilles. Paima and I lulind HOMF.tt'ARh SJUUM.S Port of Disembarkation I'hnwtttt Lcavr r SAGAIN'i PROME BURMA YOMA PEGU kemment: chindwin amarapoora SAGAING PROME BURMA YOMA alls London Through Nun If* fares to Sti. LONDON Single149 words
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Miscellaneous555 1937-09-09 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 Kola Bahru, Kuala Krai Thursday and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 p.m Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.45 a.m. and j Sundays 7 pjn. J555 words
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Advertisement482 1937-09-09 13 *y IItAVIiLBKIIIfeH f} r m BflnffliCSi^lii l|| itii7,,, BY P&OandßßltlSH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Uue Due Tonnage Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1937 1937 16.000 Sept. 10 RAJPUTANA 17.000 Nov. 5 15.000 Sept. 24 SOUDAN 6.500 Nov. 19 6.000 Sept. 25 RANPURA 17.000 Nov.482 words
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Advertisement397 1937-09-09 13 'Incorporated in Straits Settlements *^^TwT 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 OF BAGDAD Havre. London. R'dani. H'burg, Glasgow Sept. 29 Oct. 2 CITY OP PTTTSBURO Havre, London, R'dum. H'burg, Glasgow Oct.397 words
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Advertisement1003 1937-09-09 13 REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Oceaa Aberdeen and Commonwealth I.mr Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual The Hua Khiow Steamship Co.. (1932) LM. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) Ihe C'unard White Star Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Shaw Savill and Albion Co.. Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd.1,003 words
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Advertisement618 1937-09-09 14 K. P. M. MAKASSER-Thursday, Sept 9. Samboe. Pngi-Radja. Sapat, Tembilanan. Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. TIDORE Thursday. Sept. 9. Selat-Pandjang. Bengkalis. Soengei-Pak-ning. Siak and Pakan-Baroe. BOELONGAN Thursday. Sept. 9. Singkawang. Pemangkat and Selakau. <)P TEN NOORT— Friday. Sept. 10, Muntok passenger? and mails only) Batavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. (iENERAAL VAN DER618 words
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Advertisement666 1937-09-09 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE Mnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO EUROPE. 1 ROM SINGAPOKE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. ..Arrives Leaves Leaves Arrive* Spore. Spore. Penan*. New York. Prcs Van Burcn sept 19 Sept. 21 Sfpt. 23 Nov 2 Pies. Garfield Oct666 words
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Advertisement471 1937-09-09 14 O. S. K. LINE FUR AFRICA AND SOI 111 AMI Kh tArahia Maru Buenos Airrs yin Colombo M /ajizibar. Dar es-Salaam Beira I enee Marques. Durban. V r: I and Capo Town Tamahoko Maru M >r loun via Monih,,s, Bibar, Dar-p.s-Salaam. Oj M.irqut^. Durban and PoU f Rio de Janeiro471 words
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Article, Illustration1970 1937-09-09 15 Camera Finishes At Fourth Day Of Gold Cup Meeting Double Tote Pays $1,670 To Three Investors LISMOIRA CREATES REAL UPSET OF AFTERNOON THREE dividends of over $50 one just $2 less than the three figure mark was the feature of the fourth clay's1,970 words
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Advertisement242 1937-09-09 15 H Tn Rive tnt musr oau.->ior»ory H TJ| and economical pcrformanc*-. ma jHj sparking phifjß r.ust open R ■Q "a-;thin a certain deflalta ton* B mm perature r««ng<'- not too ho. |Tl HP and not too cool m| A plug must operate hot S |n enough to bun: av.uy Hal242 words
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479 1937-09-09 16 Chinese Bank Beaten By. Four Goals To Nil WINNERS REPEAT LAST YEAR'S SUCCESS Nestantflo 4, Oversea Chinese Bank 0. "THIRD time lucky" stood well for the Nestanglo Sports CM lor in the second replay of their "final" liu-iiu-v* Houses League match with the Oversea479 words
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Article49 1937-09-09 16 Intending competitors for the Singapur- table tennis championship nre reminded to .submit their names not later than Sept. 11. The cv nts and entrance u-;s have already been announced. Entry forms are obtainable from Mr. Choo Kw ii Low. No 24 Pe^u Road or Trade School.49 words
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181 1937-09-09 16 Qualifying Round Of Women 's Golf Championship rE qualifying round for the Singapore women s golf Championship was played at Garrison Golf Club yesterday and th? following scores were re umed Mrs. G. V. Allen 90 Mrs. J. Hill 91 Mas. R. W. Cowen 95 Mis. W. H. Day 101181 words
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Article160 1937-09-09 16 fw«BUlts of yesterday's ties in the S.CC. tennis tournament wer? as follows Professional Pairs: A X Smith and C. I. Wilks beat E. N Griffith Jones and P. F Kinsey 6 4; 5—7; 6 4. E. C. Cherrinston and F. V. Duckworth beat O. R. Batsman and J.160 words
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Article139 1937-09-09 16 Results of yesterday's play in thtSRC. tennis tournament were Singles Handicap "A" Dr B. H Sheares 30 beat A J Vaz t -3> 6—3. 6—o. Women's Doubles Mrs M. G. Eber and Miss P. Eber -15.3 1 beat Miss M. Clarke and Miss D. Clarke i^3) 6—3. 6—2.139 words
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Article61 1937-09-09 16 'From Our Own Correspondent Serein ban, Sept. 8. Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Wcng Kam Ying of Seremban for the marriage of tl^eir nephew. Mr. Wong Loy Seng, the well-known Negri Sembihm Chinese footballer, with Miss Au Mun Cheong at the N.S. Miners'61 words
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139 1937-09-09 16 Dividend Race: Phut- Horse. Jockey. Win. Place J 1 Silver Kit Tankard $43 $10 2 Fern let Dodd 7 3 Phar Par Kirwan 8 2 1 Meg Davies $72 9 2 Woover Dodd ti 3 Metro McLachlan 6 3 1 Lit tie Cbsi* Davies $68139 words
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252 1937-09-09 16 GORDON RICHARDS WINS ANOTHER BIG RACE HPHE St. Leger run at Doncaster yes- terday resulted, cables Reuter CHULMLEIGH <Gordan Richards* 1 FAIR COPY < Perryman 2 MID-DAY SUN (Beary) 6 Won by half a length; 3 i of a lengtn Bating 18252 words
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Article, Illustration36 1937-09-09 16 MME. REA WASASTJERAA, Finland's finest woman shot, and the first woman to receive a gold medal t\;r shooting at a world championship competition, seen at the recent shoot at Helsingfors for the title of world champion.36 words
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Article138 1937-09-09 16 Plenty Of Talent Available Malacca, Sept. 6. Sixteen Malacca Club players attended a hockey practice match on the padang. when nine go*ls were scored Useful talefU is now available and the selectiontof the best European side for local games will be difficult. R. McGilchrist played a138 words
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Article68 1937-09-09 16 The following have been selected to play, hockey for the V.MC.A. Junior Department vs. "The Regulars" on Saturday, at 5.15 p.m. at the Oldham Hall ground: -Ec Thian Han, B. Fones, Thong Sin«j Ching. Goh Chin Chye, G. L. Day, Yeow Wah Song, Au Kow Choo, Au Keng68 words
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Article122 1937-09-09 16 A cycling carnival organised .by Messrs. Guan Hoe Hin Co.. 69. Victoria Street Singapore, with Mr. B. A Yapp as S3cretary. will be held, with th* proceeds devoted to the Poppy Day Fund and St. Andrew's Mission Hospital, a? the Jalan Besar Stadium on Nov 6122 words
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Article63 1937-09-09 16 A team selected from the following will represent the Banka XI in I friendly soccer game against Malaya Publishing House on Saturday at thej Geylang Stadium: Pak Tong, Choon Fongf*6oon San. Mook Wong. Thian i i Tet, Seng Quee, Boon Kwang Joon i Sang, Chin Geok,63 words
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371 1937-09-09 16 GOVERNMENT SERVICES BEAT S. C. C. IN FRIENDLY SOCCER (iovt. Services 5: S.C.C FAST\ clean soccer was served up on the oadani; \«i, when iin S.CC. eleven met a (iovt. Serving n friendly game. The Government team uwn t»\ ."> j;oaK to mi T"he bone iftde tieided seven Btfi Learn371 words
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51 1937-09-09 16 4 ILACK WITTI StO't Tvnah uoti-uiai, omen #f f/oorf Imck punters. When the the first met i quite know I and fiiia'lp Iriendly tarnby in the^ireuMttt ncci ffl icho downed tk Fendet about If cat had been carried 01 seem to get tfn51 words
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Article33 1937-09-09 16 Y.M.C .A. TENNIS Ties for Fridii nis tournament iic Men's Singles A A E>awood- Ta: Chent Ht Dr T li Chin Fook; C. F M. I vh Di Men's Singles B: E Mey^r33 words
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Advertisement43 1937-09-09 16 Just published A Hundred Year History of the P O It is a history told in a new way through the colourful personalities who made it. their hupps, ambitions, their efforts, their failures und their successes. $5.50. KELLY WALSH, LTD. Rafile Place Singapore43 words
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Advertisement35 1937-09-09 16 Iq^^jßj^^Sh BBBB|^mK i !W^Bl^3B^ Wl^^K ffi^2p^ jrjw^ <?^P9fIHBra3^BKW^HSH^Bf r T^\w^V V^ttriMi^ i^*m^ Br^SPB^^SML^ BF i 1 1 XVI ill JT v-y *v A T^ X TP T5 S^s^ Tiger Beer IS B E S T35 words
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