The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 September 1937
1937-09-10
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Title Section13 1937-09-10 1 AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,260. ESTD. 1835 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1937. 10 CENTS.13 words
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Article, Illustration466 1937-09-10 1 With Slight Chances Of Returning, 400 Will Conduct Raids NANKING'S ANSWER TO JAPANESE ATTACKS British Nationals Ready To Evacuate Szcatow \KING IS PLANNING AN AERIAL RAID ON \\n OTHKR INDUSTRIAL CENTRES OF IMMEDIATELY, ANNOUNCES SIN R JIT IN :il. CHINESE AIRMEN WILL PARTICIPATE. INReuter - 466 words
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41 1937-09-10 1 Government's Big Silver Deposits At Hong Kong Hong Kong. Sept. 9. fUREE hundred and fifty jnillion dollars in Chinese silver dollars bars have been deposited at the Hong Kong Bank's godowns from Canton and Hankow a.Jtiost entirely from the Government. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article99 1937-09-10 1 China's Steel Orders Not Cheeked ONL\ DIFFICULTIES OLE TO SHIPMENT London, Sept. 9. THE Chiuesj Government Purch .-;n;-' Commission emphatically denies reports that British manufacturers have temporarily 'ceased work on Chinese orders as a precautionary measure. From the beginning of the year, contracts to ihe value of approximately £800.000 haveReuter - 99 words
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61 1937-09-10 1 GLASGOW BY-ELECTION LABOUR RETAINS SEAT London. Sept. 8 The result of the by-election to Springburn division of Glasgow re suited Mrs. Igr.es Hardi 'Labour*. 14.859; Colonel Shaw. (Nat. Cons. > 8 881. There is no change in the represeni tation. The successful candidate's husbanc held the seat in the 1935British Wireless - 61 words
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170 1937-09-10 1 Italy And Germany Reject Nyon In vitation BUT WILL TALK IN LONDON London, Sept. 9. ITALY and Germany have replied to the invitations to attend the Mediterranean conference, offering to discuss the whole question with the non-intervention committee in London but declining to go to Nyon. London, Sept. 9. THE170 words
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82 1937-09-10 1 German Plane Missing In Central Asia BRITISH ASSISTANCE Berlin, Sept. 9. WHERE is still no news of the miss- ing Lufthansa aeroplane in UentraJ Asia which left Anhsi a few days ago on a return flight to TTafeuF. The British Government promptly replied to General Goering's request tor I co-operationReuter - 82 words
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37 1937-09-10 1 London, Sept. 8. This morning the Cabinet meeting lasted 2\ 2 hours. Ministers met again this aiternoon for 45 minutes, several, inc'uding Mr. Eden, remaining at the conclusion of the meeting. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article32 1937-09-10 1 Paris, Sept. 9. TODAY'S meeting of the International Tin Committee decided to maintain the quota at J lO per cent, for the fourth quarter of 1937.- ReuterReuter - 32 words
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106 1937-09-10 1 London Markets Less Nervous Yesterday HEAVY BEAR RAID ON FRANC London, Sept. 9. The nervousness in the international Jtuation Is less apparent, in London oday and th 3 stock exchan&e is showr.g signs of firmness as operators Ptidver their nerve. The French franc, however, has igain been the object ofReuter - 106 words
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119 1937-09-10 1 SIR SAMUEL HOARE WANTS TO GO TO PRISON Investigation Of Conditions For Reform Scheme London. Sept. 9. CIR SAMUEL HOARE, the Home Secretary, has decided to spend the next two days investigating conditions in three London prisons. This wiil represent the beginning of a tour of English prisons which theBritish Wireless - 119 words
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Article78 1937-09-10 1 Paris. Sept. 9. There was a sharp fall in the frani* which Hosed at 135 87 for spot compared with 132.% at the opening, while forward discounts slumped from 100 centimes for one month and 418 for three months to 200 and 587 respectively. The matter is notReuter - 78 words
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Advertisement49 1937-09-10 1 asdfas TONGHT COCKTAIL DANCE 6.30 to 8.30 p. m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.30 to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MARIE *t AUSTIN CEUHUTKB AISTRALIAN DANCERS ''i", i I ilented Repertoire of Combined Ballroom and Adagio Routines \.»n-rtiners $1.00. ■simj uncm when in penang stay at !»\N HOPKINS. THE E. O. HOTEL.49 words
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Advertisement86 1937-09-10 1 _>?' .____!lB^_-i gf 1 1 Pvx 'wI f > -j V L_-_____________j____---------- J SEA VIEW \B HOTEL SATURDAY (FORMAL) SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE DINNER DANCE MI'SIC BY THE RELLER BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE TONIGHT: The Reller's Band beinjj engaged to play at the Adelphi Hotel there will not be the86 words
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Article225 1937-09-10 2 Chinese Acquitted On Two Charges From Our Own Correspondent) Penan?, Sept. 9. UEAVING a sign 01 relief Khoo Hock Kheng. an educated Chinese, who had been charged with illtreatment of a mvi tsai. walked out of Penang. District Court this morning a free man. The225 words
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Article92 1937-09-10 2 Simla. Sept. i. "We cannot face the slightest reduction in the number of British troops at present stationed In India, said Mr. Ogilvie. .Secretary for Defence Department, replying to the Opposition notion in thp Central Assembly recommending economy in Central, particularly Army, expenditure. f ReasonsReuter - 92 words
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Article46 1937-09-10 2 President Roosevelt has signed the Sugar Bill and issued a statement saying that lie hoped the next session of Consr-ss would repeal or shorten the clause restricting import of sugar from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the virgin Islands until 1010 I46 words
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75 1937-09-10 2 PIPE LINE ROAD FOR TANJONG KLING rpASJONG XLL\G. the Malay pitiage separated from Singapore town by c sicamp and receiving it* water supply from wells and by boats, man have a pipe line ami road running io it next year. This was announced at yesterday's meeting of the Rural Board,75 words
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Article986 1937-09-10 2 REACTIONS SO FAR NOT OF SERIOUS PROPORTIONS MESSRS. Fraser and Co.. in their weekly share report write A week ago the general outlook appeared somewhat gloomy and during the past tew days nothing has happened as far as the International situation is concerned which can in986 words
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Article, Illustration46 1937-09-10 2 photo) A group of guests at the cocktail purty on the P. and O. Ranpura last night. On the left of the groun is Mr. I. J. Bisschop. manager of the Singapore Rotterdam Lloyd agency on extreme right is Mr. P. H. Battishill. Free Press flashlightFree Press - 46 words
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Article58 1937-09-10 2 At the request of many friends anotfter evangelical meeting under the auspices of the Syrian Christians ol Singapore and Johore will be held 4.45 p.m. on Sunday the 12th instant at No. 1 Short Street. Singapore. Mr. D. Samuel 8.A.. the well known evan gelist of58 words
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Advertisement559 1937-09-10 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Annual Supplies 1938 Tenders are invited under the I following heads for supplies to the 1 Singapore Municipality from Jan. 1 1938. for one year:— 1. Brooms and Baskets 2. Bakau Firewood 3. Bakau Piles for general use 4. Bakau Piles for Sewerage Extension Scheme. 5. Scaffolding559 words
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Advertisement323 1937-09-10 2 CLASSIFIED Al Muzzle your Dog With a Graf ton Muzzle. Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL, LTD. 3, Battery Road. BOARD RESIDENCI s| SEA-FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77, Meyer Kd (near Swimming Club) Board -Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION, OXLEY RISE NON-LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOTEL Daily and monthly323 words
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Advertisement173 1937-09-10 2 DVERTISEMEN Cbe free 1 Head Officr: (r, nil n Trl- Kuala I o/npu' Office: X lp«b Office: BrruM»- 1 Phun. IVn.n* Offirr 1 .nc: London omrr: 4f I fc Phone: in SUBSCRIPTK RATES Monthly Quarterly Half Yearl.t l>arly 'H Note Quotation I thr asual hank d; ADVERT!S r y^ The173 words
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Miscellaneous176 1937-09-10 2 Diary Of I The Day The Tides High Water: 1.32 a.m. 8.9 ft.; 1.22 p.m. 9.3 ft. Sports Soccer: S.A.F.A. Cup Midds. vs. R.E. B.C.C. six-a-side. Hockey: S.H.A. Annual Meeting at sec. Lawn Tennis S.C C. and S.C.R.C tourneys. Cinemas ALHAMBRA The Good Earth, with Paul Muni and Luise Rainer.176 words
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Article, Illustration33 1937-09-10 3 IMF SIORTKOEMS BRIDGE" in :-.irk the longest bridge in i ..pe Mill be inaugurated on the birthday of King rtotiaa -V The bridge, which t> I.eelanci with Falster. in metres long. I i33 words
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112 1937-09-10 3 attldnf rural dairy 1 submit plans of their i-id dairies as a safeguard ,rv conditions was dis- terdays Rural Board •:»tial tor the health of the vai stated. that plans of Id be put up by the m attribute a spread of disonditions of112 words
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Article95 1937-09-10 3 By Our Chines CorrespondnP imon of Singapore are also I what they can to lessen the sufr.illior.s of war MfEeittl .md in China omnv.i h*a<led by Air.-, wife Ofl Iht Singupor. nsul-Qeneni Mrs S. Q Lim Ens HM and other prominent MMB has been formed95 words
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104 1937-09-10 3 /GARDENS in Pasir Panjang homea are growing planis which were once in Pasir Panjang Park So to combat flower plant, shrub and palm thieves, each bed will be surrounded by a high enclosure of barbed wire. This decision was made at the Rural Board104 words
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Article61 1937-09-10 3 Mr H. o. Baker Is norn ■<■;■ Sime Darby s Branch in 8 ivmban ir place of Mr. Mackay. The marriage took place quietly ir London, on Aim 25 at the Chape (Royal. Savoy of Mr Leslie F. Duncan of the Royal Exchange Assurance I Singapore, and Miss Dorothy A.61 words
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Article, Illustration374 1937-09-10 3 Thirty Extra Shooters To Be Engaged CAN ENTER COMPOUNDS TO KILL UNMUZZLED, UNLEASHED DOGS "THIRTY men with previous experience in shooting are to be engaged to supplement the six Municipal and Rural Board shooters lor a mass killing of dogs in Singapore. As another374 words
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Article247 1937-09-10 3 Rural Board Will Not Meet Cost c 1 ];n view of the outbreak of rabies In Singapore should field workers be provided at their employers' expense, with revolvers to protect themselves Yesterday, the Rural Board considered a letter from Mr A. J. Newby. Deputy Collector of247 words
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Article154 1937-09-10 3 Singapore Remittances Hard To Change By Oour Chinese Correspondent) I The Teochew community of Singa pore received a shock last week when many members received information from their relatives in Swatow that i the latter have lound it extremely hard to change Singapore money (which are154 words
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Article40 1937-09-10 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept x Mr E Bugot. the Chief Police Officer, Perak. visited Taiping yesterday 3n an inspection duty and r o pieseni ong service medals to several members 3f the police force here40 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-09-10 3 THE COMMANDERS of the 88th Division directing operations on thi' Shanghai front (Sin Chew Jit Poh picture).17 words
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Advertisement85 1937-09-10 3 .11 t-q (T fuQ.' M /jC f«L fi /iff y^ I L woman's times hard to i^met pJ«"»s« but shr- v a 1 h d^^^^^^m Pi^iued tf 7°° take ber to THE ARCADE RESTAURAWT ML 1 Wool Buntings Flags. i Maker repairer of rattaa and Bortam i "liii-ks. I unas85 words
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Advertisement214 1937-09-10 3 VICTORIA THEATRE THE HOUSE OF FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMEKT TOMORROW SAT. SEPT. 11th 9.30 P.M. WELCOME RETUR\ OF R. B. SALISBURY (THE QLAINTS) AND HIS London Musical Comedy Co. PRESENTING "NO! NO! NANNETTE" WITH AN ALL STAR WEST END CAST. BOOKING PLANS AT LITTLE'S PRICES $4.00 $3.00 and $2.00 AIA. SEATS214 words
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Article, Illustration1338 1937-09-10 4 AROUND THE TOWN MIGNON LOOKS ON AT THE RACES A s -nkir.g feature of the dre ses worn a: the races last Wednesday w.is the fact that skirts wer? mu-h short r than I have ever sen them before and he majority of the dresses mr of the sports type.1,338 words
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Advertisement315 1937-09-10 4 -jf^JjC^ New drsj^ns the late i .1 FRENCH y/W Materials OUR TAILOR No praise of ours could thoroughly convince you of his talents But the satisfactory execution of your trial order could Therefore we say "MADAM— TRY HIM" WE KNOW HE IS r XCEPTIONALLY GOOD OUR RECORDS PROVE IT. I.315 words
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Advertisement249 1937-09-10 4 What does the mirror icll? do you of tropical lati don't wail M^M worst fl B^BLr r: tr X an^ i' ri looks 1 B madam de vriei H "ho know.- M V look after y> i» mplete fac« cold aprlJ- «:>■-:> t?S« lav a JM SIKN Y^ men i249 words
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Article, Illustration160 1937-09-10 5 THESE pictures of the damage done by the Hong Kong typhoon reached Singapore yesterday. Man> ships ran ashore and much damage was done at sea and on land. ONF of the big ships driven aground. DAMAGE done to buildings in part of the city.160 words
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Advertisement61 1937-09-10 5 WILLIAMSON'S SMOKE© _.w»**_ here does nor appear ro S I I the gentleman's advances. I B""B ou< novvever once you I I I have tr.ed Wiliianrion'* W l V Smoked Fish, will be keen enough to try more and ***^m**~~^ wax enthusiastic over ihe n.anv lasty v.neiK-. j^/ Arbroath Smokip-.61 words
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257 1937-09-10 6 I'ntil Chardox Ended His Acid Stomach This mans stomach trouble was making him a permanent invalid. He wu.s constipated, could not sleep, could not eat. and *a> lc-ing weight. On a fli nds acv.ce. he started taking Chardox aitjr every meal. He soon round257 words
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Article203 1937-09-10 6 (From Oar Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept 8. ALL Saints Church presented a beautiful sight jesterday with simple decorations and lined with evergreen, for the marriage of Mr. Cecil Unthank Stafford, well-known lccal planter, to Miss Diana Jacques. daughter o* Mr. am. lurs E. r. .•afoues. of203 words
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Article114 1937-09-10 6 Licence Suspended And Compensation Ordered Convicted on a charge of causing grie\ous hurt by rash driving, a Chinese lcrry drive r named Slow Huay Kirn was fined $40 by Mr. L. C. Ooh, in the fourth court yesterday. Accused's licence was suspended for a week and he114 words
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Article23 1937-09-10 6 Dr W. Hughes has succeeded Dr. H. J. Lawscn as Medical Officer, Seremban. Dr. Lawson Drc<*e?ded on transfer to Kedah ."ome time ago23 words
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Article, Illustration401 1937-09-10 6 RURAL BOARD'S LAND GRANT TO MALAY UNION rE picturesque fairs which are a colourful feature of Malay village and kampong life upcountry will be held in Singapore as the result of a decision by the Rural Board yesterday. In spite of unfavourable comment401 words
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Article150 1937-09-10 6 COURT SEQUEL TO NASTY ACCIDENT Lorry Collides With Stationary Bus I heard a crash and knew nothing more until I regained consciousness and found myself in hospital," said an Indian witness before Mr. H. A. Forrer. in the Criminal District Court yesterday. He was giving evidence in a case of150 words
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Article182 1937-09-10 6 NEW CRAFT BUILT I IN JAPAN I OIAMESE warships on their way from Japan, where they have just been built, have been advised to abandon plans to make a cou J ?sy rail at Canton. According to a Sin Chew Jit Poh message. 14 warships182 words
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Article94 1937-09-10 6 Four Men Charged In Police Courts On'"Sept. 6 a rickshaw puller was found lying near Teluk Ayer Basin with severe injuries. He was removed to hospital where he died two days 'ater. Inquiries by the police led to the arrest of four Chinese, Ng Hock Soon, Low Cheng94 words
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Article55 1937-09-10 6 The Rev. and Mrs. C. D. Patterson and two children arrived in Penang on Sunday by the ss. Yasukuni Maru from America via Japan. The Rev. C. D. Patterson will t:ke over dutios as principal of the Anglo-Chinese School Pa" it Bmitar, while Mrs. Patterson will act as H admistress55 words
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219 1937-09-10 6 Amoy University To Remove To The Interior TOO CLOSE TO FORTS Next Term Postponed Indefinitely (By Our Chinese Correspondent) A MOY University, which is mainly supported by Malayan Chinese, will soon have to remove to the interior owing to the serious situation now existing in South China. According to Mr219 words
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Article64 1937-09-10 6 A soap factory is to be constructed outside i residential area in Holland Road. An application by the company concerned was passed by the Rural Board yesterday. Although the factory is only 200 yards away from an approved bungalow area, the company is perfectly within64 words
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289 1937-09-10 6 U/TTH the start of the eighth moon of th^ Chines* lunar calendar, corresponding to early September, moon cakes have made their appearance again. They are now prominently displayed in a 1 Chinese restaurants, eating stalls, hotels and groceries, all attractively packed in handy289 words
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Advertisement75 1937-09-10 6 Guarding V^ the children' j CtSK 'OETTOL' is dangerous only to germs W I a splendid weapon against infection. o\ J^ •< f Use 4 Dettol freely to kill the germs nX^ j That cause blood-poisoning, etc., and i /4P^HkJ which may be present in even the }\Jf' r^P^fy smallest75 words
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Advertisement140 1937-09-10 6 For light houses It must be a CROMPTON COILED-COIL LAMP Crompton lamps stand for brilliance and rcl, service. The special Coiled-Coil filament give* up to I /sth more light wi thout using extra current. rrj FLY HOME^ IN LUXURY _^>- Luxury air liners leave Singapore every Sunday and Wednesday for140 words
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894 1937-09-10 7 CHiEF JUSTICE DISCUSSES QUESTION OF LIMITS uTHK principle under which trustees tan retain the share of i iwnef.ciary has been laid down in many cases, but it is ssary to see within what limits that principle can be .pplird. said Mr. Justice894 words
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270 1937-09-10 7 CROWN WITNESSES RECEIVED $25 REMUNERATION Disclosed In Hearing Of Rioting Charges 'pHAT three Crown witnesses had re- ceived sums of $25 as remuneration was revealed in court when four Chinese were charged with rioting in the Municipal Gasworks on July 5. before Mr F. V. Duckworth, the second Magistrate yesterday.270 words
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400 1937-09-10 7 ATTACK WITH AXE IS ALLEGED THE triai of Arjan Singh on a charge or voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a compatriot. Peara Singh, which was begun last Tuesday, was resumed yesterday at the Singapore Assizes, before Mr. Justice Home ana a common jury, when400 words
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Article38 1937-09-10 7 Providing sufficient support is forthcoming. SCC. Six -a -Side hockey competition will be played from Tuesday Sept 21 Members wishing to play are requested to sign the list provided on the bar or inform the Secretary38 words
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Advertisement225 1937-09-10 7 ■tfUMUEDi C 'O.MIM. BACK TO -I* II TWICK ALHAMBRA TO&AY 3.15— 6.15 9.15 tCOOIm EARTH PAUL MINtl >. LUISE MWINER7 |h.u t MSBI Mctr.t > Show of Shows v vtSsSSSSL ha: w :U ot 'SHBI Si^ ".h bea i #^S#B^^V Phone jt \t^^ esjl at FIGARO. tMdi'-.- Hair D r225 words
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Advertisement317 1937-09-10 7 a When PATSY KELLY and <*^^^H^^S^p> NED SPARKS get Romantic they make Anthony and flVj^ Cleopatra look like a V^; couple of novices S' TONIGHT AT THE CAPITOL o_ i Here s Another Topping SCREEN and STAGE Double Ba?i: 20th Century -Fox Films' Musical Hit of the Season jtfm*** Packed317 words
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623 1937-09-10 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1937. Can The League Help China A LTHOUGH the League has lost most of its influence, Geneva remains an important meeting place for world statesmen ant. China has not hesitated to ask that the Sino-Japanese hostilities shall be discussed when th. League Assembly623 words
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Article, Illustration1246 1937-09-10 8 Malayan Chinese Goes Round The World And Writes A Book A Chinese Sees the World. By C. S. See. (Malay.i Publishing House. SI). ALTHOUGH a round-the-world trip can De arranged with no more effort than the signing of a cheque and a few minutes talk with a i ravel agent,1,246 words
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Article261 1937-09-10 8 - U «TOODMAN. spun- the |rtC M should be cry mutt ireqU' :.t ly heard in Btngipnr It is very sad to see how many people thoughtlessly fell a tree without regard to the fact that Singapore island without trees would be almost uninhabitable Builders are the261 words
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Advertisement170 1937-09-10 8 f MAKE YOUR 1 I GIMLET I I WITH 1 f lJli~k FC! I I LIME JUICE I I C a 1 d beck's] 3 Wint /ILtL/iutit Sure* 18 6b m from SCOTIAND to SINGAPORE DON'T BE VAGUE NO FINER WHISKY GOES INTO ANY BOTTLE SOLE AGELTS JOHN LITTLE CO.,170 words
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Advertisement25 1937-09-10 8 For BURGLARY INSURANCE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE 6 LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain) HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: 648025 words
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Article, Illustration548 1937-09-10 9 ADVENTURE SEEKERS REACH SINGAPORE IN ATTRACTIVE YACHT One Of Ow ners Was Formerly A J Lo cal Resident THROUGH NEW GUINEA AND NETHERLANDS INDIES AFTER an adventurous voyage from Brisbane, (Australia) to Singapore via New Guinea and Netherlands Indies ports, a former Singapore resident Mr. J. A. Gagan and Mr.Free Press; Lands Indies Ports - 548 words
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193 1937-09-10 9 Acting Colonial Secretary Gives Evidence LORRY DRIVER FINED I the H»n Mr y .i Morten, Acting Colonial Bed •<• evi- in th> fourth court, before 111 case in h a Sikh lorry driver. Mv:.. with reining hurt 1 Chines* st by rasta driving q with driving in a manner to193 words
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Article122 1937-09-10 9 "RONOH MINES' 15 PER CENT. (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 9. C'Ol'R more Malayan tin companies announced handsome interim dividends today. Tronoh Mines Ltd.. declared an interim dividend oi 15 per cent, compared with 10 per cent, last year. Southern Trcnoh Tin Dredging Co., Ltd.. declared122 words
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Article64 1937-09-10 9 Monday, Sept. 6. His Excellency and Lady Thomas dined with Rear-Admiral R.H.O. LanePoole and officers on board H.M.A.S. "Canberra." Tuesday. Sept. 7. His Excellency and Lady Thomas attended an At Home given by RearAdmiral R HO Lane-Poole and Officers on board H.M.A.S. "Canberra," "Wednesday, Sept. 8. His Excellency64 words
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179 1937-09-10 9 'MTER u\ the Indian iKuala :pur« ns about the by the authorities at the naval and air bases to keeo Kef of the Asiatic clerks :r.p!oyed there. V. Daniel, of Singa- pore, says that Asiatic clerks and labourers at the naval and179 words
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Article, Illustration299 1937-09-10 9 A REMARKABLY jolly cocktail party was held aboard the P. and O. Jiner Rahpura last night when nearly 800 guests were entertained in honour of the P. and O. centenary starting at 6.30 p.m. and ending at about 8.30 p.m. H.E. theFree Press - 299 words
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Article63 1937-09-10 9 'From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Sept. 9. GREATLY to the surprise of the three officials holding the keys of the strong room in the light sentence gaol in Bangkok, when the door was opened yesterday morning for the purpose of paying the accounts it was63 words
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411 1937-09-10 9 LEAGUE OF NATIONS HEALTH BUREAU REPORT THE Health Bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau for the I week ended Sept. 4 states: a satisfactory feature for the we^k is the absence of the notification of plague in any of the Eastern ports. CHOLERA411 words
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Article29 1937-09-10 9 Owing to the success of the new screening of the film "The Good Earth" at the Alhambra. the management have arranged a special matinee for today.29 words
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Advertisement183 1937-09-10 9 H c oURVOIS/Efl ~1 &U R v 0 1 S if L— L /Q^STAN PS FOR QUALITY V^ 3 STAR PER QUART BOT. 2.50 1884 $10.00 NAPOLEON 80 Y.O. 520.00 DUTY EXTRA $1.75 PER BOT. Sole Agents: ROBINSON Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. i YES -IM ALWAYS <j£j£\ M^l^^^ Wr^183 words
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Miscellaneous2327 1937-09-10 10 FREE PRESS SPECIAL COMMERCIAL SERVICE Last Night's Quotations 77/£ COMMODITY MARKETS I From Exchange Telegraph Co bb^b—^— v«*» LONDON AND NEW YORK \From London 5.30 p.m. Sept. 9 SINGAPORE STOCK AND* STOCKS SHARES R Fm 9id 98d SHARE PRICES rf^or> C» n November: 93 B d. 9»/ 2 d. Previously:2,327 words
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553 1937-09-10 11 Consolidation Of Present Position Urged PULL EMPLOYMENT FOR BRITISH VESSELS AND SEAMEN 01 Gfl a marked re- i> taken place in Ihe Tramp Shipni>.trative Committee, i i-fpnrt. issued today lutr !\iper. points out i'lpression may be itlinjj the pros- tit.- industry. supposed, states the with553 words
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120 1937-09-10 11 Rubber Shows Signs Of Improvement WORLD CRISES' j EFFECT In their weekly rubber report Messrs i Guthrie Co.. Ltd. write Under the influence of some short covering and moderate factory and dealer buying, markets have at last shown some sisns of improvement. ■At the same time, political deve- lopments are120 words
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Article319 1937-09-10 11 OPEN NEXT MONTH Control Committee Of Seven Rules and regulations for the control of the new London Pepper Terminal Market Association have now oeen prepared and will be available to members in the course of the next few days The terminal market will commence business on Friday.319 words
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Article339 1937-09-10 11 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. Singapore, Sept. 9, 5 p.m. Total fOI Books Close financial Company Dividend To Date Ex Div. year TIN P.,yaDie Date to date Ayer Hitam Tin 30'; Int. Sept. 7 Sept. 27 Sept. 20 30?r Ayer Weng 5% Int. Sept. 13 Sept.339 words
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Advertisement415 1937-09-10 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated In the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability of members Is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 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 Reserve415 words
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Advertisement508 1937-09-10 11 Bartered bank OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND ilt^\ (Incorporated in England by (Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600.000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £3.000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000 000 HEAD Ol FI( X: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo i.angoon Amritsar508 words
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Miscellaneous879 1937-09-10 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE J» 5 22*2 party -10 50 -British Sea Songs'— 3. 11 05 Fred Hartley and Sextet, with Brian 1,333 kc/s (22.5 m.) Lawrence (Australian vocalist) 11.30 News and announcements vJn 1150 Greenwich time signal. 6.00 Malay music (records). n 55 Sydney Baynes and Band. 6.45879 words
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Article232 1937-09-10 12 The following were passengers by Dutch planes: Arrived from N.I. by KNILM plane PK-AFK on Tuesday: Mr. G. G. Cradock Watson, Mr. A. A. v.d. Poel. Mr. J. E. v.d. Zwiep, Mr. and Mrs. Cobb and two children. Left for N.I. by KNILM plane PKAFK on Wednesday:232 words
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Article863 1937-09-10 12 Need For Continuance Of Co-operation CROP movement requirements and the general pressure of expanding trade are serving to keep up freight rates. Insurance takes care of the restricted influences of conditions in the Mediterranean and in Far East waters, says the Financial Times. All the predictable863 words
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Article665 1937-09-10 12 HTHE world's largest tin-dredger, the Doejoeng (Sea-cow), which is to be i towed by tugs to the Dutch East Indies for the use of the Government's tin enterprises on the island of Banka, has started on her voyage from Holland. The Doejoeng is a sister dredger to i665 words
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Article138 1937-09-10 12 The following an ritfM wharves or expected to East Wharf Entrant < Op ten Noort. Toba l 1: Siang 20. Main Wharf Entrant lt Naldera 18 Lip;> Un Leverkusen 14 toy Glenaffaric 9. Empire Dock Entrant < >tle Shing Hwah 30 stoke Castle 34 V Kampar 38. Empire138 words
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Advertisement497 1937-09-10 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated »n PMA) ALETHONE: Freight M33— PaMag* Mil* LLOYDS AGENTS. OOOKJNO AGENTB FOB FEDERATED MALAY STATIB RAILWAY* ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OP SIAM. CANADIAN MCIIIC i WWLDI CDEAItn (incorporated in «n«lan«) fwvn system r THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct IMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS497 words
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Advertisement175 1937-09-10 12 Consistent Steaming TOR consistent stea: quent entry al Awatea, recently built part one of tht RBpin >idised American Tasinan Sea. has record. The Awatea vu tween Australia and September. Since thon she h.:.--'ings, each o! 1.200 m al passage in N< 237 miles. She has made M has ased tugs175 words
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Miscellaneous423 1937-09-10 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 Thursday and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 p.m Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.45 a.m. and Sundays 7 p jn. j423 words
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Miscellaneous198 1937-09-10 12 VKSSELS ARKIUh Banka, Br 318 to:. to Rengat. 10. Toras, Russian, J stock, 8, *o Odessa Taifun. Russian, M j Vladivostok, 8, to oc: and Colombo, ll Trave, German. 4.8%' \om true Takubar, 8, to Bt io Kistna. Br.. 672 ton. 8, to Bangkok, ll Giang Seng. Br.. LJff f^198 words
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Advertisement474 1937-09-10 13 y 8Y P&OandBRITISH INDIA LINES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND; P O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS L>ue ue) Tonnace Spore. Tonnare Spore. IW 1927 ***** Sept 10 RAJPUTANA 17.000 Nov 5 CARTHAGE 15.000 Sept 24 SOUDAN 6.500 Nov 19 BANGALORE 6.000 Sept. 25 RANPURA 17.000 Nov 19 15.000 Oct. 8 RAWALPINDI474 words
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Advertisement533 1937-09-10 13 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) WWB 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, Rdam, H'burg, Glasgow Sept. 29 Oct. 2 CITY OP PTTTSBURG Havre, London, R'dam, H'burg, Glasgow Oct.533 words
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Advertisement1006 1937-09-10 13 P^^^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line. Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Mutual The Ifua Khiow Steamship Co.. (1932) LU. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Cunard White Star Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Shaw Savill and Albion Co.. Ltd. The China Navigation Co.,1,006 words
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Advertisement679 1937-09-10 14 K. P. M. OP TEN NOORT Friday. Sept. 10, Muntok < passengers and mails onlyi Batavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. GENERAAL VAN DER HEYDEN— Friday. Sept. 10, Belawan-Deli. MlJER— Friday. Sept. 10. Rhlo, Blinjoe, Djeboes, Pangkal-Pinang. Koba. Tandjong-Pandan and Batavia. PARlGl— Saturday. Sept. 11, Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. TOBOAU— Saturday. Sept.679 words
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Advertisement541 1937-09-10 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE Mnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO EUROPE. FHOM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. ..Arrives Leaves Leaves Arrives Spore Spore. Penan* Nrw York. Pres. Van Buren Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Nov 2 Pres. Oarfield Oct. 3541 words
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Advertisement520 1937-09-10 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA Tamahoko Maru Cape Town via Mombasa Tang* Zui, zibar, Dar-e«-Salaam. Beira. Loun Marques, Durban and Port Elizabeth t Rio de Janeiro Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durban Cape Town. Rio de Janeiro. Santos and Montevideo. Holland Maru Cape Town via Mombasa,520 words
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989 1937-09-10 15 Clash May Be Staged In London LOUIS WILL BE ON EASY LIST FOR MONTHS London. Sept. 1. GH If KK'TAIN and the Empire had one major topic of conversation yesterday, and that was the glorious display i „ur hea*v -weight champion. Tommy Farr, in989 words
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566 1937-09-10 15 " NIMROD - F. A. Cup Prospects: Chinese Should Repeat League Success "NIMROD" BY NOW for the final gallop in the soccer world. By the beginning of next month we should be putting a long season of football behind us and concentrating on what is coming to us in the way of rugby566 words
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Article23 1937-09-10 15 Sir Andrew Caldecott, formerly Colonial Secretary. Straits Settlements, will leave London on Sept. 30 to take up his appointment as Governor of Ceylon.23 words
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Article, Illustration37 1937-09-10 15 Agric ultural Soc ie ty's Show At Tring Park A MEMBER OF THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS, jumping over a prostrate pony during the display the corps gave at the Tring Agricultural So«iety'r, Sho« at Tring Park37 words
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341 1937-09-10 15 Surf. Rider - Airmen's Brillian t Display In Command Aqua tic Meeting Surf. Rider (By pOMMAND swimmers raced, dived and plunged in great style at the Malaya Conun/and Aquatics on Tuesday, and certainly left a favourable impression on those who watched their excellent display. Heroes of the day were the R.A.F. team who341 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-09-10 15 photo) Mrs. M. Eber serving during play in the S.R.C. women's singles on the club courts yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 19 words
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Article55 1937-09-10 15 The followng have been selected to play hockey for the G H.R.C. vs. R.A F town office on Saturday at 5 15 p.m at the G.H.R.C. ground. Sepoy Lines. Choon Hock Dr. Kee Hock. Kiang Ngiap Alvis. Gupta. Hashim Sundram. Dr Sinha. Kong Yong. Soo Yong, Fook Choon55 words
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Advertisement143 1937-09-10 15 The ANNUAL THE PREMIER ANNUAL OF THE FAR EAST Will contain several full pafees of coloured prints pictorially portraying the infinite charm of Malaya Several full-pa&e colour plates > depicting the vivid beauty of I O fc t\ tf Malayan life and landscape. tl R t These plates will be143 words
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Article, Illustration309 1937-09-10 16 photo) V.M.C.A. Lose Game Of Missed Chances ONLY ONE GOAL SCORED iN ANSON ROAD MATCH Indian Assn. 1: V.M.C.A. 0. pLAYING iU the Anson Road Stadium yesterday in the qualifying round of the S.A F.A. Cup competition the Indian Association eliminated the V.M.C.A. ItFree Press - 309 words
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429 1937-09-10 16 TNI. MOMd race for the Marion Challenge Cup for G-metre yachLs vvas sailed last Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. The wind was l'.;hi throughout except for a weak Sumatra which occurred at about the middle of the race. The race was very interesting, however,429 words
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Article123 1937-09-10 16 London, Sept. 9. The league soccer matches played yesterday resulted as follows: DIVISION I The league soccer matches played yesterday resulted as follows: Chelsea 4 Leeds J Everton 4 Manchester C 1 Huddersfield 2 Arsenal 1 Middlesbrough 1 Birmingham 1 Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 1 Sunderland 1 Leicester 0123 words
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115 1937-09-10 16 Forest Hills, Sept. 9. In the American lawn tennis championships women's quarter-finals here yesterday. Miss Dorothy Bundy Britain), daughter of May Sutton, a former Wimbledcn champion, beat the holder. Miss Alice Marble <U.S.A.> I—6, 7—5. 6—l. Miss Marble was within two points of match115 words
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Article65 1937-09-10 16 Yesterday's ties in the S.R.C. lawn tennis tournament resulted. Women's Handicap Doubles. Miss M. Lewis and Miss M. de Souza 15) beat Miss D. Aeria and Miss E. da Silva (+3) 7—9; 6—3; 6—3. Singles Handicap "B." J. Loveday (-t-3) bea»t W. E. Meyer (n-3) wo. Women's Handicap65 words
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35 1937-09-10 16 Mrs. Tatham And Perdriau Win Cullen Cup JN the Cullen Cup final of the Tanglin tennis tournament Mrs. Tatham and A. C. Perdriau (scr.) beat Mrs Perry and Mr. Waller (15) 6—3, 4—6, 6—4, yesterday.35 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-09-10 16 photo) Mss B. (Chirrs in play in the v .men's singhs at the S.R.C vaster Jay. Free PressFree Press - 18 words
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Article508 1937-09-10 16 Fahmy-Frisco Fight Prospects VOUNG Frisco wants to be in the best pD&sibie condition for his fight with Fahmv. and rightly so. Having caught a chill on Tuesday Frisco decided to run no risks and promptly sought a postponement So Instead of tonight the "rubber" bei tween these508 words
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Article121 1937-09-10 16 Results of yesterday's ties In the SC.C. tennis tournament were as follows: "A" Class Handicap: A P. Webb (+4) b?at W H Droogleever <— 15.2) 9—7. 2—fi 6—l "R" Class Handicap: K. V Seth 5» beat P. H Br,o>l Bieniait (—2) 6—2, 6—l. A C Growder 2> beat121 words
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Article255 1937-09-10 16 SIX-A-SIDE SOCCER AT THE S.C.C. PLAYING £<»od s< 1 1 i^, Whites scored a i over Ihe < o.oi is in tl« six-a-side matdi on the ang yesterday Th 3 first goal I Owen, of the White.* was barely 20 .second even lor about fiv< Kirwan suddenly d put his255 words
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Advertisement25 1937-09-10 16 Y£W STOCKS THE SHORTER OXFORD DICTIONARY 2 VOLUMES $31.50 Indexed $35.00 KELLY WALSH, LTD. Raffles Place Singapore. COOKED BY j^W^j^^^^\ »> 4 uL^^ W.P.S. 12A i—25 words
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Advertisement43 1937-09-10 16 I'vperieoeo Tells ?Sq \\i lL m ffa J? JO »X x^cSßpfe^ l Experience extending over more than half a century has taught Fraser <k Neave to produce the finest aerated waters in Malaga. This experience is your safeguard. Issued by Fraser Neave lij43 words
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Miscellaneous36 1937-09-10 16 CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION The S.A.FA Cup match Singapore Cr.cket Club vs. Publishers S.C. arranged for Wednesday. S?pt. 22. has b?en advanced, and will be played at Anson Road Stadium on Monday. Sept. 20. at 5.15 p.m.36 words
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Miscellaneous98 1937-09-10 16 WEEK-END YACHTING Th's afternoon starting at 520 p.m th?re will be th. usual afternoon races for "B" and 'C class yachis at the R.S.Y.C. On Sunday, the International sixmetre class will sail the final race of a series of three races for the Marion Challenge Cup. starting at 10.00 a98 words
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