The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 September 1937
1937-09-17
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Title Section18 1937-09-17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. No. 1.1.266. lISTD. 1835 I KIIMY, SIIPTKMBER 17, 1937. 10 CENTS.18 words
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728 1937-09-17 1 Chinese Positions Heavily Shelled CANTON AGAIN BOMBED Guerilla Fighting In Many Parts Of North China f Shanghai, Sept. 16. TIIK Japanese reply to the attack which the Chinese delivered during the night at the North Mation-Hongkew Park front was given this morning uhen the Chinese positions were subjected to awSin Chew Jit Poh - 728 words
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35 1937-09-17 1 Moscow, Sept. 16. MKRYLENKO, People's Commissar of Justice, was today i relieved of his duties by the Central Executive Committee. M. Antonov Ovseyenko has been appointed to replace him. —Keuter.35 words
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322 1937-09-17 1 EFFECT OF COLLAPSE Foreign Interests To lie Liquidated London, Sept. 16. ALL Geneva correspondents today i praise the moving effect and studied restraint of Dr. Wellington Koo's speech. The Times describes it as v^ry skil-, tuily contrived to warn each great Power how its322 words
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81 1937-09-17 1 Shanghai, Sept. 16. IT is learned that the Chinese inlec-j tous diseases hospital here has j administered saline injections to 1.018 Chinese cholera casrs since the begin- j ning of this month. Fifty of the cases j have been fatal. In addition, 740 casesReuter - 81 words
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89 1937-09-17 1 SIR SAMUEL HO ARE INSPECTS DARTMOOR London. Sept. 16. The Home Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare. continuing his visits to prisons, flew yesterday from Norfolk to Devonshire and inspected Dartmoor convict prison. He found the prison comparatively empty, for the present population uf Dartmoor is less than 300— one of theBritish Wireless - 89 words
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Article151 1937-09-17 1 nuukable Book "Japan's Feet Ol Clay." in a letter to Th-e Times, points out the jcint rescuices of Japan. Korea. Manchukuo and Jehol cf co.il are only 171 tons per head, aga nst 4,070 in Britain and 270 even in India Japan's vital question is how to piy Iftl imports,Reuter - 151 words
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37 1937-09-17 1 CHINA'S APPEAL IS REFERRED TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE Geneva, Sept. 16. THE League Council at a private session today, decided to refer the Chinese Appeal to the advisory committee of 23, to be convened early next week. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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59 1937-09-17 1 Quarrel With Indian Over Property Alleged Lucknow, Sept. 16. Charming Arnold, fourth son of th^ late Sir Edwin Arnold, Oriental scholar and author of the Light of Asia, died at Sultanpur hospital today from wounds alleged to have been inflicted by an Indian at Arnold'sReuter - 59 words
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98 1937-09-17 1 (From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, Sept. 16. 1?LOOD damage on the northern line is at present estimated at £20,000. It is considered at least three weeks' work is necessary before the breaches in the track can be repaired sufficiently to allow through running again98 words
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Article211 1937-09-17 1 U.S. Gesture To Halt Arms Race Washington, Sept. 16. "II7HEN and if a promising opW portunity comes to bring a halt to the armaments race I hope the U.S. Government will be able to share the leadership in r declared Mr. Cordell Hull. Secretary of State, in instructions sent toReuter - 211 words
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Article47 1937-09-17 1 RAWALPINDI STOPPED OF OWN ACCORD Hong Kong, Sept lilt is now declared tnat the R oindi, which W3s earlier reported to have bean stopp d by a Japsu I destroyer, stopped of her own accord ■to ascertain the nationality ofl UWfcf 1 destroyers, wheh w r ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article97 1937-09-17 1 I Geneva. Sept. 16. The decision to i.-fer ChinVs appeal is a more elastic procedure than if the question were tonsidered t#y the Council. Dr. Wellington Koo accepted the proposal subject to the reservation that if any occasion arose he claimed the right to refer the matter barkReuter - 97 words
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Advertisement66 1937-09-17 1 (T) c Gaiiunrs Scots (dhisky M. llm And FririHjli| Spirit Tonight Cocktail Dance 330 to 8.30 p. m. Onncr and Drnce nf- rmal 9-30 to midnight OUTSTANDING CABARET ATTRACTION! THE TALK OF THE TOWN! SZITA ANIS O?<E OF AMERICA'S FOREMOST DANCE TEAMS \KTISTES OF EXCEPTIONAL TALENT. Non-diners^...-..-.. Sl-Mj TOMORROW RACE66 words
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Advertisement64 1937-09-17 1 (T) c Coiiiutfs a Molicm and Friendly Spirit SEA VIEW W HOTEL TONIGHT and TOMORROW (informal) (formal) I SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THF RELLER BAND NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE WHETHER YOU REQUIRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR AN ELABORATE MEAL, The ADELPHI GRILL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS EXCELLENT64 words
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112 1937-09-17 2 (Frum Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 16. THEKE wis ISOtll il dl p 111 the U,'", c nsmnption ol rubber last inon'h totalling 41.45t5 tons 8J 13.650 U Juiv nnd 4G650 bl last year. Ar.ivn'.s wer? 43 7J5 tons. c?.npar:d with 29,103 in July112 words
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Article64 1937-09-17 2 1 Before the Actin? Chief Justice in Chambers at 11 a.m. Summonses-in -Chambers and Oriiting Motions. Before Mr. Justice Home in the 3rd Court at 11 a.m.:— Bfcej 197 25— Re Tan Lian Boh— 2 Motions «Part Heard). At 12 noon:— Bankruptcy. Before Mr. Justice64 words
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Article114 1937-09-17 2 Diary Of The Day The Tides High Water. 9.1)9 a.m. 7.5 it.; 3.2:--p.m. 8.1 ft. Sports Soccer: S.A.F.A. cup: Malays v* Gordons. Swimming R.I. Carnival at Fori Canning. Boxing: Marquez vs Paraiso. Fernandez vs. Boon Ifah, at Happy World Lawn Tennis: S.C.C. tourney. Cinemas VICTORIA The Girl Friend. ALHAMBKA The114 words
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Article, Illustration143 1937-09-17 2 WHEN KING PFTER OF JUGOSLAVIA is old enoagfa to ascend the throne of his roumry He will have a sood knowledge of the likes and dislikes of his fellow men. This hoy, like Crown Prince Michael of Rumania, is allowed to mix with boys of his own ape who are143 words
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184 1937-09-17 2 "Amour Propre Inspired Unhelpful Attitude" WOOL TRADE IMPROVES BIGGER PRODUCTION. HIGHER PRICES Australia And South Africa Benefit Most London. Sept. 1(1. A REPORT issued by th i Imperial Economic Committee shows that the position of the wool trade thnushOUt the wor'.d Is consistently lmproviBritish Wireless - 184 words
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Article52 1937-09-17 2 LoMilon, Srpt. 15. On thr ytock Exihange yesterday business mt again very small with movement 'iiy narrow and irregular. Giltednt'cK hoftw, onrountered sustainod investment support and foreign bondi. including Far Eastern issues, wrtn somewhat steadier. Wheat went firm on good demand for Manitobas. Wall street opened firm and52 words
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Article192 1937-09-17 2 Marlene Dietrich Among Firing Squads Hollywood's Russian trend has arrived in Singapore. First "Mijhael Strogoft" and now you meet countless firing squads in Marlene Dietrich's latest film. "Knight Without Armour.'" now at the Pavilion. Directed by Alexander Korda. it is a story of Robert Don afs efforts192 words
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Article154 1937-09-17 2 Information Laid By European As a result of a complaint made by a European. Mr. P. H. Elkins, Superi Jntendent of the Customs and Excise Department, a Chinese motor-lorry driver, Khoo Hock Seng appeared before Mr. L. C. Goh, the fourth magistrate, yesterday, on a charge154 words
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Article321 1937-09-17 2 Ma«il;i. iepi 16 Last Sale Pi km Previous Toda* Antimnk 0.5« 0.54 Benguet ConsoHciatpcl 9.25 unquoted IX.L. 0.49 0.49 San Mauricio 0.47 0.49 United Paracale 0.43 r 2 0.44 These prices are published by courtesy of Messrs. Levy and Co.. of SinEatyjn*, Ui whom t.h^y nrr321 words
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58 1937-09-17 2 The Singapore branch o: the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, has rcc Ived a telegram from H2aci Office in London i?adin^ as fol- lows "Director! have tiejlarod an interim dividend for the past half year at the; rate of 14. per annum subject58 words
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Article, Illustration40 1937-09-17 2 "Lair! Traitor! Cheat! You've stolen my wife... and now you'll pay for it!" George Sanders, the accuser, and Madeleine Carroll and Tyrone Power, the sweethearts, in a scene from the nexc Twentieth Ccvtvri/-Fox fihv, "Lloyd nf London;' at the Pavilion40 words
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Article157 1937-09-17 2 FIREWOOD AND PLANKS 1 RAINED ON THEM Tripped Up By Black Wires Across Street A police party raiding gambling dens in Sago Street last night Had thick pieces of firewood and planks rained on them: and Tripped over black wires stretched across Sago Lane while they157 words
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115 1937-09-17 2 Fears For Franc TRIPARTITE TALKS TAKING PLACE Paris, Sept. Hi. IT was authoritatively stated today that the franc had already fallen below the point originally contemplated by the tripartite agreement. It was added this was naturally a source of worry and eonvertati taking place with London and the United StatesReuter - 115 words
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Article87 1937-09-17 2 London. Sept. 15. Exchequer returns show total ordinary revenue amount to C3TMMJ2S, oomparsd with £265 944.769 at the corresponding date of last year. Income tax. surtax, .state duties and customs and excise all show a substantially higher yield. Total expenditure, less self-balanc-ing items, is €364.604.495. compared with £346.*****4British Wireless - 87 words
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Advertisement363 1937-09-17 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. Muzzle your Dog With a Grafton Mizzle. Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL, LTD. 3. Battery Road. BOARD RESIDENCE SEA-FRONT KATONCi CaraWflß IT. Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Hoard -Residence at moderate rates Larjje Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION, OXLEY RISE NON-LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOTEL l>a ily ;nd monthly terras.363 words
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Advertisement175 1937-09-17 2 free fctcss Head Office: (4*i| Sirwt Storm* Kuala I umpu' Ollire. 25. Java >or--« 1 I ip«b or., r BrrwTOfr HoaA IM. Prrnng Ofß^e 1 1 London Ofllre SUBSCRIP 1 Monthly Ouart^rK Y*mtlj Note— Q«j.»ta' M if^ the ••iiial twitil ADVERT! 1 RAT|r§ SIFIUI AD\TRI ir^ undrr. CMM To Iy*t175 words
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202 1937-09-17 3 FORMER PINEAPPLE FACTORY PROPRIETOR LOSES CASE INVOLVING $41,000 DiWIM. he had requested or authorised his guarantors to l>uv rertain monies due to the P. and O. Bank, Mr. Tay k..m< Scow, former proprietor ot Chin Lim Pineapple Factory, lohore Bahru. unsuccessfully contested a claim for $41,773.24 made against him by202 words
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Article, Illustration36 1937-09-17 3 photo). VICTOR DIMPAL'LT. one of thr three thief inspectors of the French Colonial Umpire, photo graphed on the Messaferies Maritime*. Sphinx last Wednesday when he passed through Singapore ifter a tour of French lndo-China. Free PressFree Press - 36 words
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Article70 1937-09-17 3 Charged with voluturily causing hurt with a penknife, a young Chinese woman appeared before Mr W. G. a in the third court yesterday. When the complainant was called fty Chinese stepped forward. He .-aid the accused lived with him .t.^ his mistress formerly and when he met her70 words
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Article94 1937-09-17 3 NetfHKent Control Of Tricycle Is Alleged Charged with causing the death of an elderly Cantonese hawker, Poon Sam. by riding a tricycle negligently. a middle-aged Teochew. Tan Eng Cheiig. appeared in the Singapore fourth polic? court before Mr. L. C. Goh, yesterday morning. The charge94 words
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261 1937-09-17 3 "Beehoon" Manufacturer Charged With Murder Of Coolie A SHORT, opium-stained chandu pipe, of no great value, was exhibited to an attentive court during the Singapore Assize session yesterday. There was nothing unusual about it except that allegedly two Chinese quarrelled over it— with fatal261 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-09-17 3 SHANGHAI WAR: Death and destruction in the heart of the International Settlement of Shanghai caused by bombs.17 words
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Article331 1937-09-17 3 LOST "WHOLE METHOD" OF LIVING A MAN who was stated to have vie- timised women by telling lies to them and obtaining their money wels sentenced to two years' hard labour at the Old Bailey Frederick Gerald Tomilinson <47>. a traveller, pleaded guilty to charges of331 words
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249 1937-09-17 3 'Nothing Gave Him Relief Until He Tried Chardox. Distress after meals is due to food fermenting in the stomach and intestines. Instead of being properly digested as Nature intended it to be The result is that the stomach beco.-v.-.s distended *'ith wind giving r.st249 words
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Article100 1937-09-17 3 Assured That Daughter Is In Good Hands When a Cantonese woman named Ah Ying was convicted on a charge of living on the -earnings of prostitution and sentenced for four months' imprisonment by Mr. W. G Reeves in the third police court yesterday she wanted to100 words
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Advertisement150 1937-09-17 3 CA Jk f% IJW|W I LEFT. Interior view of the rear r "I i TkC^S V~ "1 I^l I I^l seating accommodation in the beauti- 1 U ft iß^^'^MP 1 m Br llf I |fi M 'm&dr i_|lT rAhf\ %iLO r r c arvisio v<flllil tiu h^rfest^ If V^% RIGHT150 words
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Article, Illustration1363 1937-09-17 4 AROUND THE TOWN MIGNON DASSING through Singapore on her w.ty back to Sarawak. Mrs. G T M Macßryan <a picture of whom appears in this page* proiM an excellent example of how a free Eng i h life qvicklf transforms v ii ru.al.v shy girl Into a self-pos d mdFree Press - 1,363 words
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Article77 1937-09-17 4 YW C A HK 4u and Burma Nfcn I |ga Z»-aland< r Sh.- lua making in iiih c«,i,i tfMfi st;iy .r PfeHMT*! H < 5 Port [Nek on her ret m i i i:.,. aboard Lbc Karoa a I was Mi.,.s D tfui secretary 9l ih«- S who77 words
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Advertisement187 1937-09-17 4 WE OFFER— 1 VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY 2 QUALITY GOODS I 3 PRICES MODERATE What else COULD YOU DESIRE? 37—33. High Street. Phone: 7144. nOfw to df%. i v/P A V M mm M I lilt? omo&^f J. o every woman who surfers twice a day. Its luxuriant from* distressing187 words
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Advertisement281 1937-09-17 4 you can slim at home Ly i mX IXEK N O L SLIMMING JLI.LY local s.imm.ng mH^^jE wilhoul »Pcci«| A habit. ii riaia ■^1 and rapid h> \impl> IA ruiibiiic n .a*!. not. it makes one ili» V H and keeps one slim. Jg V ixennol slimming V jelly has281 words
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Article, Illustration287 1937-09-17 5 111. nIAS.M us the Spanish rebel forces and the Italian Black Arrow Legionaries marched into Santunder. Pretty girta lined the route and cheered the trimunhai entry THE REMAINS oi a building almost (o:nplctely fie. ti«i>id by bombs from the insurgent aircraft, at a viJlage near Santander. The bombardment took place287 words
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Advertisement53 1937-09-17 5 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the Manager. Price 50 cents each ■at :w>^¥y-' '-'•^^■J||'-x''ssB|^ ;>,- > HE^%aT u|in Jw-J^Sh L I f I Luiv riu riL DELICIOUS^DELIGHTFUL DELICACY So refreshing and nourishing Made from fresh ice cream and pure chocolat PHONE 537653 words
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457 1937-09-17 6 Scale Of Tobacco Duties Clarified COUNCIL CLEARS AWAY DOUBTS WIIH a view to c earins a possible] doubt whether the scale of duties i on tobacco imposed by a resolution passed in 1932 was still in force, an emergency meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday morning when the457 words
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Article, Illustration432 1937-09-17 6 MR. ATHANASIVS CONSTANDUROS, of Cheam, Surrey, husband of Mabel Constanduros, the radio star, was so proud of his 120-year-old firm of Richard Harris and Son, insurance brokers, that he made special provisions in his will, published recently, to ensure that its name, one432 words
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Article, Illustration59 1937-09-17 6 m NOARIAN REGENT VISITS GERMANY. Admiral Horthy, the Regent a T J^° rCCently nncro r d fom an attack of influenza arrived at Iriednchshafen on Lake Constance, with his wife. Admira" aAd Mmc Horthy photographed in a motor boat about to take a trin on Lake Can •tanee. This is59 words
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275 1937-09-17 6 Selangor Malays Honour Their Aged Ruler MENJUNJONG DULI AT KLANC 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala I.umpur, Sept. 15. '•Daulat! Daulat! Daulat!" ("So may it be"). These crits echoed nine' times through the Astana Mahkota this I afternoon, punctuating the Menjunjong Duli ceremony in which princes and major and lesser chiefs275 words
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Article22 1937-09-17 6 A spt j i-ial meeting 01 the Singapore Buddhist Association will be held on Saturday at the association hall22 words
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Article152 1937-09-17 6 Eastern Troops By New Transport OCTOBER 11/ OH Navy, Army and Roya Air 'Force details lor the Far East, the new transport Dunera will arrive at Sii gapore dn her maiden voyage from Southampton en Oct 3. She is bringing to Singapore 20") naval ratings, including a new crew for152 words
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Article211 1937-09-17 6 j Prospective Brides Strike Trouble i •TWO smiling young women left Bri- tain several weeks ago on what was to have been the happiest voyage of their lives. In their pockets were one-way tickets to Shanghai, where they were going to meet their fianct'-s- Baptist missionaries211 words
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Article148 1937-09-17 6 Charged 01" Unauthorised Use Against Chinese A POLICE raid on a house in Pekin Street on Tuesday had a sequel in the police courts yesterday when a Chinese dentist named Lim Peng Lim was charged before Mr. W. G. Re:ves with using a hypodermic syringe148 words
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Advertisement81 1937-09-17 6 VICTORIA Here's Another Winner! TONIGHT at 9. 30 NIGHTLY. R. B. SALISBURY (The Quai'nts) Presents His Famous MUSICAL COMEDY CO. THE GIRL FRIEND Booking Plans at Littles. J J 9 Cricket Or Tennis Blue Drill Screen? Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks. Canvas and Spring Blinds. Tarpaulins. Tents.81 words
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Advertisement297 1937-09-17 6 Good It must be a CROMPTON COILED-COIL LAMP You can make a visible saving in elect nc bil| s and enjoy better v.s'.biiity m the if you put in Crorr.ptor. Coiled-Coi! Lan 0± TONIGHT tf HAPPY WORLD SIWiUM hS(M^ J£^ LIGHTWEIGHT H %MI'IONMHI k jH^ w y > IGNACIO FERNANOEZ297 words
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Article, Illustration76 1937-09-17 7 New Supreme Court Foundations patten of i:ttc Supreme Court which is being rrtcttd on ihe site of the old Europe HoU:l in Singal taken from th~ anvual report of the Public Work* Department. The drauing shows not on.}/ what I bv.tldinf! inll lo^k '.ike when it in -'wished, but gives76 words
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Article920 1937-09-17 7 Chinese Crew - Chinese Crew European Officers Attacked By THK >lor> of a ti^ht between 11 members of the Chinese crew of the ?.s. dlenapp. a ship which calls at Singapore, and four European officers of the ship was told to Commander J. B. Newill. at the920 words
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Article140 1937-09-17 7 AFTER a trial lasting UUPN and a half days, Kathamuthu. who was charg2d with having committed thj murder of a compatriot on the morning of Apr. 18. at Somappah Estate, was found guilty or culpable homicide not amounting to murder by a onanIJBOUS verdict oi" a special140 words
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121 1937-09-17 7 1 From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 15. Strong comments on the use of nicknames in official documents instead of real names, which invariably led to the commission of fraud, were made by Mr. Justice Mills at the Assizes today, in finding guilty a121 words
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153 1937-09-17 7 Improvements To Italian Liner On Orient Run Conte Biancamano Changes f W"RE LJ(»:d Triesttno liner. Conte Blancaa ana which is due in Singapore next week on its way to Europe baa now resumed regular sailings on [tai.v- India -Far East route. The .incr. which '.vas formerly on i SjuUi American153 words
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Article329 1937-09-17 7 I THE following news books will be ready for Issue tomorrow. NON-FICTION James I. King of Scots 1406-37. E. W. M. Balf our- Melville: A Short History ol Renaissance Architecture in England 1500-1800. Reginald Bloom'field: Marriage, Leon Blum: Beloved Friend. The story of Tchsikowsky and Nadejda yon Meek.329 words
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583 1937-09-17 8 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1937. Ceylon And Textile Quota Scheme COME surprise is naturally expressed at the decision oi the Imperial Government to meet Ceylon half-way in her recent persistent protests against the Colonial piece-goods quota scheme. The decision is of considerable importance to Malaya whose opposition583 words
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Article, Illustration1124 1937-09-17 8 Willert - Willert By Sir Arthur SIR Arthur Willcrt. K.8.E.. was until recently Head of the News Department of the Foreign Oflice where he served for over tea years. Previously he had been Chief Correspondent of The Times in Washington. Sir Arthur has1,124 words
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Article315 1937-09-17 8 lyuFN the Governor of Madras visited a Joint session ot the provincial Legislative Council and \S9*mbly, the President announced that the first Item on the agenda was prayers. A women member rose in her neat and In a clear rinsing vrice chanted -Van a? Madaram." Tamil315 words
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Advertisement185 1937-09-17 8 JOHN EXSHAW'S VERY FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES CLUB LIQUEUR OVER 40 YEARS ?LD OVER 60 YEARS OLD Imported direct from Cognac by ■CALDEBCtre lip r/^nvuu^ yß||li%- f rom StOTL AND ijljlg to Singapore; A "^^S^Kab^gJ^^S^ v DON'TBE VAGUE NO FINER WHISKY GOES INTO ANY BOTTLE SCLZ AGENTS JOHN LITTLE 6-185 words
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Advertisement26 1937-09-17 8 For MOTOR CAR INSURANCE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain) HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. PHONE: 648026 words
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Article, Illustration511 1937-09-17 9 But Planes Will Call At Kota Bahru When Aerodrome Ready IMPRESSIONS OF FLIGHT OVER PENINSULA (Free Press Special) ALTHOUGH there is very little possibility of a commercial air service operating between the east coast towns and Singapore for several years, Kota Bahru x vill511 words
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Article91 1937-09-17 9 Another Mad Dog In Singapore Rabid Animal In Institution Hill Area ANOTHEK r.i«^ «»f rabies has occurred in Singapore, in the Institution Hill area, not far from where the first case occurred a few weeks ago. The animal was destr>>rd ll stated, however, that nobody ktten by the mad dog.91 words
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144 1937-09-17 9 European Drove Car With Poor Brakes /CHARGED with having driven a car without two independent and efficient brakes, Cecil E. Edlin. employee tIM legal ::n of Sisson ana Delay. was yesterday convicted by Mr. L C. Goh, the fourth magistrate, and fined $15. in default one day's simple imprisonment. The144 words
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Article51 1937-09-17 9 r By British Steamer rmm Valencia London. Sept. 16. itiHMW with arrangemonts ounced. th^ British steamo 1 Zerjon took the first party from Valencia to Marseilles er about 4.000 persons, who -helt ring in various for^ien uid legations at Madrid of the host lities in. wiil be evacuated—51 words
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Article458 1937-09-17 9 When Japanese Stop British Ships Singapore Advice To Captains "I*l IK action by Japanese warships in .stopping the P. and 0. liner Rawalpindi when some 100 miles from Hong Koiir yesterday, and the recent stopping of other British ships has caused some anxiety among the shipping community. The Japanese claim458 words
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Article64 1937-09-17 9 Monday. Sept. 13. His Excellency left Kuala Lumpur for Singapor by th? night mail train, j Wednesday, Sept. 15. His Excellency dined with the Inspector General and the Officers of the Straits Settlements Police at the Officers' Mess. Police Depot. Thursday, Sept. 16. His Excellency presided at a64 words
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Article212 1937-09-17 9 AH amusing interlude to the serious fighting in and around Shanghai is reported by a foreign observer. The foreign observer was making a tour of one of the more quiet spots along the Whangpoo when he heard the crack of rifle. He ducked. A few seconds212 words
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124 1937-09-17 9 Chinese Sending Huge Sums From French Colony JiJ fH& Chinese in Indo-China are sending huge sums of money to help their unfortunate countrymen." M. Victor Dimpault, one of France's three chief colonial inspectors, told a Free Press reporter when he passed through Singapore on his way back to France by124 words
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Article139 1937-09-17 9 Successfully Refloated At Hong Kong The Dutch steamer Van Heutsz which went aground on Green Island on the morning of Sept. 2 during the height of the typhoon was refloated last week, and taken to Shamshuipo, where she is safely resting on a mudbank139 words
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145 1937-09-17 9 •From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Sept. 16. On Nov. 29. 1936. a new law was issued in the Government Gazette making it compulsory to register cer'riin businesses which would be later no notified by the Minister of Economics. On Aug. 23 the Minister issued145 words
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Article57 1937-09-17 9 London, Sept. 16. The dispute in the engineering trades regarding the wages of apprentices and recognition of their union, which caused a strike in Glasgow in the spring has not been settled satisfactorily in subsequent negotiations and a number of small strikes of apprentices are reportedBritish Wireless - 57 words
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254 1937-09-17 9 Annual Report And Accounts 'Till] annual report of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd.. published last night, shows that the company's profit for the year ended June 30 totalled $292,478, compared with $302,401 last year a reduction of $9,923. Th? d rectors recommend a254 words
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509 1937-09-17 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES Last Night's Quotations From London 5.30 p. m. Sept. 16 N-w York prices quoted in U.S. The above are dealers* middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp dut> are not included. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Previously •h< rwise stated Con.. -sion Loan.509 words
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Article190 1937-09-17 10 Sept. 13. 14. 15. American Can. Com. 92> 2 99U 97 American Telephone and Telegraph 159 162? 4 163 At. h no Railrcad 58' 2 60 59% Cheaapeak 42' 2 43 7 8 43 3 4 144 149 149 Firestone 29 29 1 2 29 lend Electric190 words
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95 1937-09-17 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Sept. 16, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX. R.S.S. in cases iF.08.) *****6 30 7 8 Good FAQ. in bales (F. 08.) Sept. 29 7 8 30> 8 No. IX. R.S.S. (Spotloose > awardable Singapore) 30' 2 30 :> 8 September 30? 4 3095 words
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Article61 1937-09-17 10 SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES Sept. 16. Gambier T.T. 8.00 White Cube 15.00 Hamburg Cube 15.00 White Muntok Pepper 17.50 Black Pepper 11.50 Copra. Mixed 4.75 Copra, sundried 5.00 Small Flake Tapioca 4.50 Rice Saigon Al $180 Rice. Siam. W.C. No. 1 $166 Rice Siam. W.C. No. 2 $155 Rice Siam. W.C.61 words
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190 1937-09-17 10 THE COMMODITY MARKETS From London 5.30 p. m. Sept. 16 RUBBER: Firm London: 9d. n 116 d. Previously: 915 16d. 9 1 16d. November: 9 1 16d. 9 3 16d. Previously: 9 1 16d. 9' B d. Jan-Mar.: 9 3 16d. 9 5:16 d. Previously: 9 3 16d. 9U&Apr. -June:190 words
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69 1937-09-17 10 TIN: Easy. Spot: £261 12s. bd. Previously: Firm: at £264 17s. 6d Three months: €260 17s. 6d. Previously: £264 2s. 6d. NEW YORK TIN: 59.50. Previously: 59.87. COPPER: .Settlement £53 Ss Previously: £54 12s. 6d GOLD: Yesterday: £7 0s 5d Prrviously: £7 os.69 words
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75 1937-09-17 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Sept. 16 Method of Parity before Latest PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate viously Paris Franc to 124.21 146 3 4 146 New York to 4.88 4.95' 4 4.94 1116 Amsterdam Guilders to 8.97 3 4 9.00 8.99 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3d. Is 3d.75 words
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195 1937-09-17 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RATES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Sept. 16. SELLING London. T.T. 2 4 1 16 London, demand 24 116 London. 4 months' sight 2 4 1 8 Lyons, demand 1690 Switzerland, demand 250 Hamburg, demand 142 Now York, demand 57 13 16 Montreal, demand 57 3 4 Batavia, demand 104195 words
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Article233 1937-09-17 10 ISSUED BY ERASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY MINING. Tin at midday was $131\*, ,down O*bles frum London indi< ate that the Stock Exchange there was unsettled yesterday and prices have been marked down all round. However, offerings from London of tin shares were233 words
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Article1038 1937-09-17 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES From Exchange Telegraph Co. Fraser and Co. 's List THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 1937: II 1 Closing Quotations MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s 5s 6d 6s M Asam Kumbang i£) Austral Malay 56s 6d sBs 6d Ayer Hitam ss) 3.v 36.s 6d c.d Ayer Weng1,038 words
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Advertisement68 1937-09-17 10 S. E. Levy Co. Shanghai Hongknnp, Manila. Singapore Investment Hankers and Broken m Srcurttiex and Daily Foreign Market Cables and <junt,i*i>>n MIMHI Its NEW YORK UniOtl IXCHANOI COMMODITY EXCHANCJF INC NEW YORK COFTEE SUGAR EXCHANOI CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGE SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE HONGKONG SHARE BROKERS 1 ASSO68 words
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1272 1937-09-17 11 Greater Use To Be Made Of Empire Resources LAVA'S OUTPUT AND JAPAN .IIoI'MENTS and tendencies ihr world trade in iron ore .hit. in future. Empire ,ti the mineral will aa> iiuh mart importance fur ,xh iron and »trel industry, iiu'M ial News correspon:e modern1,272 words
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Advertisement476 1937-09-17 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in the Colony of Hong Kong) F The liability of members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1129 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid up. $20.0Gu.uu«i Reserve Fund: Sterling 1:6,500,000 A Hong Kong476 words
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Advertisement509 1937-09-17 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND OTM (Incorporated in England by (Royal Charter) >ald up capital in GOO .OOO shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund €3.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 'i (KM) 000 HEAD UfilUL: 38, Hishopsgate,, I ondoii, K.C. Z. Agem-ies and Xi in« lies. Uor Star liuilo509 words
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Miscellaneous715 1937-09-17 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE 1.333 kc/» (22.6 oi J p m 6.00 Malay music (records). 6.45 Children's programme. (English). 7.00 "Recital of chamber music (records). 7 30 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.45 -Highlights of 1935" A retrospective programme, recorded in the London Studies of the British Broadcasting Corporation.715 words
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2362 1937-09-17 12 New Instructions Issued By Board Of Trade London, Sept. 7. BASED on modern standards, new instructions as to the survey of master's and crew spaces in British ships, excluding those belongng to the lighthouse authorities, pleasure yachts and fishing boats, 7/ere today issued by the2,362 words
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Advertisement475 1937-09-17 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P. MS TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431 LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOB FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN MCIIIC f iwgufti* «umf* (Incorporated in England) THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct IMPRESS to VANCOUVER—ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTIN-ENTAL475 words
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Advertisement151 1937-09-17 12 RED FUNNEL LINE NEAP EN6 MOH S S CO.. LTI llncorpo. KEGL'LAR PAS from Sinrapoif i i. ugt FOR BVI IVU SLMA&AM. (Every lu««-<Lt> »ud In S.s NAM I s s GIAN<. Npt I F«r SOURABA\ \M» !t%MIJrK!U!« (Fort r l. SS. GIAN(. 5.5 GIANG IOK RIIMIK I\\..K\l li XII151 words
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Miscellaneous600 1937-09-17 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 a.m. Swettenham, Taiping and Telok Anson; Weekdays* 7 p.m j Kota Bahru, Kuala Krai J Thursday and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 p.m. i Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.45 a.m. and Sundays 7600 words
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Miscellaneous142 1937-09-17 12 SINGAPORE The followii wharves or > East Wharf Kn.-r Plancias B Main Whurt I i Menestheus l| City o! V seu.s 7 Empire !>.»» k I m Koia 30 M Xlt J Rhexenor H Empire l)o< k i BtfOlß| We*t Wli.hi 1.iin.,,, SihtTL WeSt Wll.Hl l.hti.: ■Mapiu 12; H !l142 words
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Advertisement469 1937-09-17 13 fR \V EL BRITISH Ml "^t— J I Wt H- BY D &Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES INTORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS I'll*- Duo Tonnagr Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1937 1927 RAJPUTANA 17.000 Nov. 5 rtIAGE 15.000 Sept. 24 SOUDAN 6 500 Nov. 19 BANGALORE 6.000 Sept.469 words
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Advertisement527 1937-09-17 13 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) IjflWpßft ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) U 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 PITTSBURG HavTe, London. R'dam, H'burg, Glasgow527 words
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Advertisement1027 1937-09-17 13 P^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Occam Aberdeen and Commonwealth L!** Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual Tin Itua Khiow Steamship Co., (1932) Ltd Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) lhr < „n ni White Star Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Shaw havill and Albion Co.. Ltd. The China1,027 words
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Advertisement733 1937-09-17 14 K. P. M. I SlBERG— Friday. Sept. 17. P. Samboe. Rhio. Dabo. Billiton. Batavia, I Semarang. Pekalongan. Tegal and Cheribon. j PLANCIUS— Friday. Sept. 17. Muntok (passengers and mails only). L Batavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. I GENERAAL VAN DER HEY DEN— Friday. Sept. 17. Belawan-De.l and P^nar* k TOB A—733 words
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Advertisement552 1937-09-17 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE c^J AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO EUROPE. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrives Leave* Leaves M An4 l^- r Spore. Spore. Penan*. New T«i*. Pres. Van Buren Sept 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Nov 2 Pres.552 words
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Advertisement479 1937-09-17 14 O. S. K. LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA Tamaboko Maru Cape Town via Mombasa, Tanga Zu;. zibar, Dar-es-Salaam Beira, Lour< Marques, Durban and Port Bizar, t a io de Janeiro Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo Di. Cape Town, Rio ac Janeiro, ItiMoi Montevideo. Holland Maru Cape Town via Mombasa,479 words
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Article, Illustration1486 1937-09-17 15 Kate Beresford Creates Upset In Sixth Event PUNTERS GENERALLY HAVE GOOD DAY CINE weather favoured the opening day's races of 1 the Singapore Autumn Skye Meeting yesterday. The attendance was fair and improved during the latter part of the afternoon. THE GOING WAS1,486 words
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Miscellaneous842 1937-09-17 15 WEEK-END GOLF MATCH Island vs. Garrison Club 188 'o'.icv: r; art tin Iff* ing ti;r.: a •>,.-:.;, :r. '-een :he Qafrtson u:id Island < > be played u:i Sunday Momtni (Is. nnd p. Cl are mentioi.id lir^t) am 9.00 w. a. wiioju m tad c c; mk 24; vs. Major842 words
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668 1937-09-17 16 Five Goals - Five Goals Marines Beat Gunners By To Two At Anson Road WINNING SCORE COMES FOUR MINUTES FROM END By Nimrod Marines 3: R.A 2. LAST year's Cup holders, the Royal Artillery, were knocked out of this year's competition, by the strong second divisioners,668 words
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Article146 1937-09-17 16 Dividend Race Place Horses Rider Win Place 1: 1 Lerrick Mr. Noordin $91 $19 2 Pacarosc Mr. Beven $12 3 Taj Mahal Mr. Sim $28 2: 1 George Edwardes Meh $36 $12 2 Happiness To Paduka $9 3 Policy Sirdar Khan $27 3: 1 Fernlet Dragon $21146 words
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334 1937-09-17 16 WEIGHTS FOR FINAL DAY OF S.T.C. SKYE MEETING UA^DICAPS for tomorrow the final day of the S.T.C. Skye meeting were issued last night as follows: SECOND DAY— SEPT 18 Horses Class 4 Div. I—61 6 furs. Rawang 10.11 Chance 10.10. Komolux 10.9 Silverlaw 10.5 Prince Caravel 10.4 Ekcnse Me 9.12.334 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-09-17 16 photo). An incident during play in the F.A. Cup match at Anson Road yesterday, when the Marines beat the Gunners Free PressFree Press - 22 words
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Article42 1937-09-17 16 The fifth annual athletic sports of the Singapore English School will be held at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday, from 3 to 6.15 p.m. All boys and friends of the school are cor dially invited to attend. .♦/<**■ r\42 words
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370 1937-09-17 16 MERLIN WINS TILLING 'S CHALLENGE CUP SECOND RACE ON SUNDAY ON Sunday the B class sailed the second race of thr Tilling Challenge Cup under conditions that may be described extreme. Little or no wind greeted the boats at the start as the race progressed it died away altogether leaving370 words
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Article100 1937-09-17 16 'THIS afternoon .v c,.: the Gordon Highlands and the Ma ays should p> res j. ing. It is unlikchi that th. Maayi vi I be able to put up unp Uronger side than the one which did duty for them in the leagxu struggles and \f100 words
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Article190 1937-09-17 16 Tonight's Fights At Happy World A LREADY the holder of both the lightweight championships of Penang and Perak, Nai Boon Mah makes his bid at the Happy World Stadium tonight for the lightweight crown of Singapore, hopes to tilt it or! the head of champion Ignacio Fernandez. They will go190 words
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Article146 1937-09-17 16 Tl: women's match be:v;:>cn Keppei Golf Club and Island Club, played on handicap, at the Lsland Club, last Wed- nesday. resulted in a win for the home team by 5^4 to V 2 points. Mrs. W. P. Douglas U7) 0: Mrs O Rucdock 1%. Mrs.146 words
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Advertisement19 1937-09-17 16 MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT Vs. or call at the Show Rooms X PHONE 5101 Municipal Building Coleman Street. w.Pii. /M19 words
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Advertisement363 1937-09-17 16 r S.C.C. TENNIS i TOURNAMENT I Results of tennis ties piaved yesler- day in the S.CC. tourna: as f ollo~.*s "B' Class Singles Handicap T. A. D. Htwari i— X A. Seth i— s> 7—5; 11— 9 "C Claw Sinjles K. P Deighton bea* N I 6— 3. Professional Pair*363 words
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