The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 September 1937
1937-09-29
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Title Section17 1937-09-29 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,276. ESTD. lHSfi WEDNESDAY, SEPTEIVTBER 29, 1937. to cents.17 words
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220 1937-09-29 1 Two Killed: One Injured: Property Damaged At Djokjakarta AIRMEN FEEL SHOCKS IN SOURABAYA HOTEL jU<> u#»re killed and one seriously injured during a evere earthquake which rocked central and eastern Java on Monday evening, according to a Reuter message received in Singapore yesterday. Details to220 words
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96 1937-09-29 1 AUSTRALIA STANDS POM EMPIRE CO-OPERATION I'Hvraiiie. (Tasmania). Sept. -IS THE Australian Pj me •UiiuiK r Mr. .J A rv*>nv declared that art**qtmU> ri«M»«nre And the development of Australian resnurres w<> lii foundation oi Commonwealth polfcy for years ahead "Any w.Ut-iM..^ ;>'»ltcv which would M unEuarded until th« prrtmy was .u-timilyReuter - 96 words
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447 1937-09-29 1 Japan Alleges "Wilful Propaganda" By China "THE reports of the rpsulis of the JBaMH raids on Nanking.' Urn, and Wuhanq are greatly c xaggprntpfl nn<l distorted by the -'ifiii propaganda OS the part of China." decl?r*»s n statement issued v tii^ tc CMHtiale-CtaMnd Mnicaporc They deliberately misrepresent m a^to create447 words
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61 1937-09-29 1 Will Soviet Attack Japan When Exhausted? A JAPANESE report, states that Soviet Government has given instructioJis to the forces in East Siberia to attack as soon as the Japanese have exhausted their energy in China. Meanuhile. the Soviet forces in Fast Siberia are to natch developments i.i China in theSin Chew Jit Poh - 61 words
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31 1937-09-29 1 Paris, Sept. £8. Ati unexp'oded bcmb was found in the hmse of General Pretelat. a membet *>f the Hit?h War Council Police arp investigating. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article, Illustration413 1937-09-29 1 "GREAT CHINA CAMPAIGN" TO OPEN IN BRITAIN Eye- Witness Accounts By Chinese Doctor London. Sept. 28. DR P. (HANG, of Nankai University, arrived from Geneva to give Western peoples an eye-witness account of the Chinese war and to draw attention to the far-reaching issues involved. Tomorrow he addresses London FreeReuter; Chew Jit Poh - 413 words
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Article100 1937-09-29 1 Geneva, Sept 28. The League Assembly unanimously agreed to a resolution against Japanes bombings passed by Commuter 2. yesterday. Dr. Wellington Koo thanked th' 1 Assembly lor the action and expresseo satisfaction. He declared he was satis tied that it would meet with the ap proval of the100 words
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Article84 1937-09-29 1 Paris. Sept 28 r THE International Rubber Regulation Committee met today No communique ivas issued but a member of the committee told Reuter "So modifications in the existing regulations were decided at today's meeting." Ft was mere'y an interchange of riru s onReuter - 84 words
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Article68 1937-09-29 1 Japanese Placed Aboard Destroyer Hone Kong, Sept. 28 AWLRELES6 message has been received by HM.S. Suffolk that the Japanese aviators wlr) were picked up by the China Navigation Company** steamer. Soochow. 30 miles off Amoy, were placec aboard a Japanese destroyer at three o'clock this morning <t Ua«Reuter - 68 words
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Article254 1937-09-29 1 Johore's Food Supply Weakness CHINESE PLEA Dangers If War Broke Out rAT there are Chinese capitalists prepared to take op large areas of land in Johore for padi planting was the declaration of the Hon. Cheok Huan Cheong at the meeting of the Johote Council of State yesterday, when he254 words
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Advertisement59 1937-09-29 1 ijtfBWVJpWISPPfI |T^ T rf^Ll n^^L^^^ a^»^a^a«-a^fc^^^atf^^^L--a^a^a»J^a^a^a^fca2m^aW' l A?^^ J^*'^^^^^^3a3a^tf^aW*^?iP^a^aT^?3^Lr^^^aT^^^?^ WpMT ap^^g Tonight CorktnJl Dance 630 to 830 p. m t'mticr rind Dance 'informal) 9.30 to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION SZITA ANIS ONE OF AMERICA'S FOREMOST DANCE TEAMS FeatMrtng their tf*«nous and sensational interpretation off a Russian Dance THE SEASON'S GREATEST59 words
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Advertisement83 1937-09-29 1 yJSHfKmSSB3S!S!ESWKm\ SEA VIIW HOTEL rO^'IGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE I DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE I RELLER BAND NO AFTER OINNER ADMISSION CHARGE THE ROTARY CLUB $p| OF SIN6APORE MKKTB ItIOAV AT I P M. AT THE MM rm HOTEL. SPFAKFR ROTARIAN S. Q. WILIJMOTT VIBJECT: (YPRI S M ADELPHI HOTEL:83 words
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878 1937-09-29 2 Rubber And Tin Position Is Satisfactory COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN OF PENANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 28. rE half-yearly general meeting of the Penar.g Chamber of Commerce was h-Md todnv. Mr. T. C. Marline, i presiding, said that the Hon. Lieut.-Col. G. D. A. Fletcher had878 words
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289 1937-09-29 2 Mr. John Hands Returns To The Attack (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 28. UTNDIAN clerk aged 49 born in Malaya. Salary $150, retrenched in 1934. Relief given monthly— l 6 tins of milk. 125 katies of rice, and $12 cash. Several timesReuter - 289 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-09-29 2 picture THE CHINESE air corps loading bombs before a raid on Japanese lines near Shanghai. Sin Chew Jit PohSin Chew Jit Poh - 19 words
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Article, Illustration8 1937-09-29 2 Photo). ANOTHER PATIENT for inoculation yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 8 words
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Article54 1937-09-29 2 Nanking. Sept. 28. The bcvic; Ambassador. M. BogomolofT, left lor Moscow by air this morning. It h believed that he is travelling via Sinkiang and is expected to reach Moscow on Oct. 3. His mission has not been divujged but it is presumed tnat it is vitallyReuter - 54 words
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Article59 1937-09-29 2 Peiping. Sept. 28. The Japanes? Consul-General at Tientsin has replied to British and French protests against the bombing of the Jesuit Mission and hospital near Sienhsien last we3k. stating that at the time of the raid Japanese military authorities wore unaware of the existence of the establishment andReuter - 59 words
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Article47 1937-09-29 2 Wellington. Sept. 28. The Auckland committee of the New Zealand Labour Federation urges a boycott of all Japanese goods and shipping. It has instructed all its branches t i refuse to handle exports which could be used as Jaoanese munitions of war. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article41 1937-09-29 2 Rio De Janeiro, Sept. 28. Brazil may supply coffee tabloids to tha Chinese and Japanese armies in the Far East announced the Foreign i Trade Council after receiving a proposal through the Brazilian Consul at Yokohama.- ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article119 1937-09-29 2 Premier Decides Not To Resign Brussels. Sept. 28. Following a critical three -hour Cabinet meeting the official communique announces "the Premier, yielding to the unanimous pleas of his colleagues renounced his intention of resigning." On his proposal the Cabinet decided on measure which Government will take with a119 words
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Article50 1937-09-29 2 A general meeting to discuss arrangements for this year's Puppy Day collection for Earl Haig's Fund lor exservice men will be held at Raffles Hotel on Tuesday. Oct. 12. at 9.30 a.m., and will be addressed by the G.O.C. Malaya. Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie. CB., CM.G. D.S.O50 words
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Article53 1937-09-29 2 Paris, Sept. 28. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have arrived and were received at the station by the Secretary of the British Embassy. They are staying in a hotel and intend to visit the Paris Exhibition ■nd are expected to stay in Paris forReuter - 53 words
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Advertisement193 1937-09-29 2 FOR SALE. FORD COUPE with tumble seat. j Excellent condition. Tax paid. 5250. 44 Newton Road. Tel. 6284. TO LET. TO LET ONE ROOM KELLY WALSH, BLDG. 2nd FLOOR LIFT AVAILABLE SITUATIONS VACANT H.M. Naval Base, Singapore. Temporary Assistant Surveyor. European, for quantity surveying. measuring building and engineering works, etc.193 words
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Advertisement343 1937-09-29 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. AVOID PRICKLY HEAT i 6v using AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER. Manufacturers, GRAFTON LABORATORIES. BOARD RESIDENCE SEA-FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board -Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758. 1 THE MANSION, OXLEY RISE NON- LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOTEL Daily and monthly terms. TEL.343 words
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Advertisement310 1937-09-29 2 Cbe Sli i Jfvcc iPicss Head Office: Cecil Slw. SI. CM^ Koala I omput Oflice: 25. l»\ lp«k Office. Br^wster Ho*4. Phon*. 3: IVnaßf Offlre: 12. Msh«|> >urr, Ph,.-^ l^t Lond«B Ofllrr »Vet M,., X t.4. l/ ll I'honr: Or.f..| m, TH: "Lrada .v, iJT^' SUBSCRIPTION RATtS Within O«t«M, m,^"310 words
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Miscellaneous111 1937-09-29 2 Diary Of The Day The Tides High Water. 6.37 a.m. 7 ft. 5.23 p.m. 7.8 ft. Sports Lawn Tennis: S.C.C. doubles final and prize distribution. Soccer: S.A.F.A. Cup. Chinese II vs. Marines. Rugger: St. Andrew's vs. R.A.F. at Farrer Park. Hockey: S.R.C. vs. R.A.F. at S.R.C. I.A. vs. S.C.R.C. at111 words
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Miscellaneous59 1937-09-29 2 Law Notice For The Day Before the Acting: Thief Justice in the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. S. 528 JS— lian Hoe and Co. vs. Fojiden Brisbane and Co. Ltd. Before Mr. Justice Home in the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. Assizes: Rex vs. Tok Kwan Poh and Li Hok59 words
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Article346 1937-09-29 3 BIG ADVANCE IN TRADE New Textile Quotas Scheme MORE sparkling wine, beer and brandy was drunk in Malaya during the iirst half of this year than last year! Thi-j striking improvement in the liquor business generally "has probably been due," remarked Mr. J. W. de346 words
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Article, Illustration47 1937-09-29 3 photo) < AVENAGII KKIIXii: Picture shows it as it is now under reconstruction may be reopened to traffic within two months. The ii t-wuy (se*n above) and the footways un either side will be Ktiukrd with reinfoivcd concrete. The bridge has been under repair sine? June Free PressFree Press - 47 words
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464 1937-09-29 3 AUTHORITIES ORDER CLOSING AND DRAINING OF ONE (From Our O*n Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 28. 01 I XX r\KS of virulent fever among: bathers who have been in the habit of frequenting popular pools in the jungle adjacent464 words
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Article408 1937-09-29 3 Malays And P. W. D. In Johore A "DISTURBING state of affairs"— the difficulty of getting young Johore Malays to enter the service of j the Public Works Department was stressed by the Hon. Inche Onn bin Jaafar at tlhe Johore Council of State meeting, yesterday.408 words
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Article116 1937-09-29 3 WITH the formation this year of "a separate electrical department in Johore, members of the Johore Council of State yesterday bade a "statutory farewell" to the State Engineer who for the past 17 years has controlled the ivorking of the Electricity Enactment. A Chief Electrical Engineer116 words
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Article, Illustration29 1937-09-29 3 DANCE HOSTESSES AT THE BUKIT BINTANd DANCE HAM,, Kuala Lumpur, organised a Vhirm Nitfbtl last uight (Sept. 28), when the proceeds were devoted to the China Distress Belief Fund29 words
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370 1937-09-29 3 Five Years For "Dangerous Person STABBED WOMAN THREE TIMES iiWOU are a very dangerous per- son. The only thing to do is to send you away for a long period." With these words Mr. Justice Home sentenced an Indian coolie named Ramasamy to five years' rigorous imprisonment at the Singapore370 words
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Article35 1937-09-29 3 jLJ.H the Sultan and Sultana of Johore will be returning on Nov. 12, sailing from Europe on Oct 28 This it,as annonnct d ut ycstcr day's meeting <>/ the Council of State. Johore35 words
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Advertisement116 1937-09-29 3 MenMadeYoung Vigour Increased In 24 Hour* If you feel old before your time, and unable to enjoy the pleasures of you* h, take Dr. Nlxob's %'i-Tabu and restore .Vlanhood, Vitality and Energy. Bik results In 14 hours. Dr. Nixon's VI-1 i new discovery and t?uar■Jltee4 to build n«'W blood and116 words
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Advertisement47 1937-09-29 3 X P M LINE On leave Travel home via South Africa First Class from B9SHFOR DF.TAII.F.n INFORMATION APPLY In X P. M Una 1 FINLAYSON GREEN, SINGAPORE. VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL ONE RECITAL ONLY Thursday, October 7th at 9.30 p.m. JOSEF LAMPKIN NOTED AMERICAN VIOLINIST BOOKING AT LITTLES47 words
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Article122 1937-09-29 4 •yHE recent heavy slump in the franc may have Important r-2--percussons upon the lnpamte Agreement. Il will bj recalled mat one of the major princip.e.s ol the pact reached between Britain. ranee, a?id the United "Spates wnen the franc was devalued In September of last year was the122 words
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Article123 1937-09-29 4 IT was originally intended to ope- rate the French Exchange Fund on similar lines to the British fund. which has generally been successful in maintaining its foreign exchange resources by balancing losses on the swings by profits on the roundabouts. Throughout August the French fund worked successiully. helped123 words
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Article91 1937-09-29 4 CIMULTANBOUSLY with the inten- sifted activities of Nazi spies and agents in Brazil, great efforts have been made by Dr. Schacht to increase German exports to the important Brazil market The United States, however, seems to have won the decisive round in the struggle with Germany for Brazil's91 words
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Article120 1937-09-29 4 CERTAIN pessimists affect sometimes to see a decay of the good old-fashioned British virtues, but one excellent habit our people cling to more than ever -the habit of thrift It DM been estimated that the small capitalists in England number at least 15.000.000. They may be compared to120 words
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Article164 1937-09-29 4 THERE is a hue and cry from the Socialist camp about the rise in the COSt ol living, more especially the cost of food It is true that focd prices have been rising steadily f?r a long time past. The only issue is whether the rise has been164 words
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Article91 1937-09-29 4 TTHE Socialist Party sends torth its champions upon a "national crusade." Socialiots have been warned thai they must strain overy nerve to revitalise the faith of their movement, to make it "a supreme civili-sing force," UMI above all to get some m.re votei KMehOW. But inexorable tatc ttitf91 words
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Article71 1937-09-29 4 pVERYONE praises disarmament Everyone rearms. Everyone Ls rearming because the international situation is bad. becauso there is no security, no international collectively organised barrier against aggression. If the Mediterranean co-operation to suppress piratical law-breakers is taken as but the first of a series of agreements fcr the collective71 words
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Article73 1937-09-29 4 I UCKY BRITAIN Here trade booms. In China. Spain, it is only the artillery that booms. Four million British workers are earning more An average increase of half a crown a week per head drives up the general standard of British living, probably to the highest in the73 words
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458 1937-09-29 4 IN THE BRITISH PRESS LAST WEEK HOME NEWS B. B. C. To Televise The King Twice THE K.ng wiil probably be televised twice in forthcoming B B.C. programmes. The fust occa.,.v>n will be the State Opening ol Parliament on Oct. 26, and th second the Armistice Day ceremony at UK458 words
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Article, Illustration323 1937-09-29 4 "Fisherman's Ring" Stolen From The Vatican /"*\NE of the articles stolen from the apartment of Papal Master of the Chamber at the Vatican this month was the famous Fisherman's Ring. This is one of the emblems e*f the Pope's authority. It contains the seal for all Papal Bulls.323 words
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Advertisement188 1937-09-29 4 HIS DOCTOR SAID "TAKE KRUSCHEN." For Rheumatism In Right Arm. This man was simply following his doctor's udvice when he took Kruschen lor his rheumatism. He writes:— "Three y< ars ago. when I was 55, I went to my medical adviser with rheuir.at .in in my shoulder. It was so188 words
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Advertisement18 1937-09-29 4 i4LL MODELS IN THE NEW 1938 RANGE ARE NOW ON DISPLAY AT UNIVERSAL CARS LIMITED ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE18 words
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Advertisement111 1937-09-29 4 Sore Throat BANISHED Read this letter am subject to recurrent attacks of laryngitis. Recently during tuck m attack 1 used Dtttohn Mouthwash and Gargle. I was astonished at the rapidity toith which the inflammatory condition cleared up. m Because itt ingredient* include the »ai«t genxuctdjl principle of 'Detiol' Aotaepac, Dettolin111 words
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Article, Illustration256 1937-09-29 5 picture) CHINESE TROOPS on their way to the war front in North China. Sin Chew Jit Poh FKAN'CO'S 1 ROOFS in their forward march to (iijon, after the taking of Santandcr, have to overcome not only the defending forces of the Government uut bridges and roads that have heen destroyedSin Chew Jit Poh - 256 words
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Advertisement118 1937-09-29 5 much nicer gf^l^ I V.'itli the addition of a little —^^TiV \corn Milk It makes it taste M i^^^^kt- IB so good that y v can hardly V A/^^/^\¥J U tell it's not made with re:<l M /ll I l|\|l j cnum Acorn Milk is prepared mM f) ,^V-^ V^^^/X118 words
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Article1254 1937-09-29 6 INSURANCE COMPANIES MOTOR CRASHES Eastern United Assurance Corporation Chairman Driving Efficiency THE heavy claims which were reiciveJ in the marine, workmen's compensation and accident departments, were inferred to by the chairman of the Kastern I'nited Assuramt- i orporatioii Ltd., when addressing shareholdti.. at the annual met ting1,254 words
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Article132 1937-09-29 6 Tamil Who Attacked Wife And Son (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 27. *pHE appeal is dismissed. There is •ample justification for the verdict," said Mr Justice a'Beckett Ter- rell, the President of the Court of Appeal, today in announcing the dcci- sion in the132 words
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Article329 1937-09-29 6 Bundled Off To Prison (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 27. LT.- COMMANDER J. C. Derrick,! the Malacca Police Magistrate. iound a Chinese guilty of having lived on the earnings of a prostitute and sentenced him to one year's r.i. Accused was aljeged to329 words
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Article57 1937-09-29 6 FEEL we should express our respectfui and sincere sympathy to our good merchant friends in neighbouring countries, uishing them a speedy end to their misfortunes and an early resumption of their normal and laicful occasions." The Hon. Mr. J. W. de Piro, at the half-yearly general meeting57 words
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Article110 1937-09-29 6 Holding Japanese Back At Shanghai "The Chinese line at Shanghai, drawn up strategically out of range of the Japanese warships, has not wavered and will stem Japanese troops, declared the new Vice-Consul lor China at Paris. Mr. Tsiang Un Kai on arrival from Shanghai by the MM. vessel110 words
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Article, Illustration54 1937-09-29 6 photo). THREE GERMAN GREAT DANE dogs photographed on arrival in Singapore yesterday on the North German Lloyd freighter, Havel. Brought out for sale by young Bavarian animal dealer, Karl Heintz. they will be sold elsewhere on account of the rigid quarantine regulations here. Herr Heintz will be staying several weeksFree Press - 54 words
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Advertisement248 1937-09-29 6 |«r the Commencement of OU R GRAND ANNUAL OFFERS U,e TIN ELY OFFERS of EVE IYTHING {o EVERYBODY to slli t EVERYONE'S nocke, IIIE SHO?PKHsi.KTTHF.-Br.sr PK'K W/HV NOT yOt/? GIAH SI«C H 4 Ba ttery Road. S'ponWM VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL Under the Distinguished Patronage of H. E. The Governor, Sir248 words
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373 1937-09-29 7 "One Can Be Good And Noble Regardless Of Race" (To the Editor of the Free Press) Sir.— The letter from A Straits Chinese was. indeed, interesting, but the opinions voiced by him are those of a ridiculous nature that demand an answer from another Straits373 words
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579 1937-09-29 7 STRAITS -CHINESE HELPED THE ALLIES IN GREAT WARWHY NOT AID CHINA NOW? Letters To The Editor More Singapore Views On Vexed Local Issue (To the Editor of the Free Press) Sir— You are wrong, Straits Chin:se," to hold such misguided views. I do not propose to remind you of those579 words
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492 1937-09-29 7 Another View Of The Straits Chinese War Letter (To the Editor of the Free Press) Sir.— Having read the Jetter by A Straits Chinese and the war published in your paper today. I am inclined to think that it was not written by Straits492 words
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Advertisement247 1937-09-29 7 fashionnM* fascinating Cirtv and Deep |9QQ£fi^ broad I^t our experts attrnti you with Wto*43& *uf sattstaction V FIGARO. '33' Ladtrs Han Dressers 93 tlntt lUsah Kd and Kaffirs Molfl Vhnnt ZH6A Imagine ROLAND YOUNG BILLIE BURKE TOGETHER m a Picture funnier than *MY MAN GODFREY NEW FUN IS YOURS I247 words
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Advertisement303 1937-09-29 7 AN EXCEPTIONAL SCREEN HIT WITH ONE OF THE BEST STAGE ATTRACTIONS SEEN IN THE EAST! ("OPENS TODAY C A P I T 0L I M.G.MS Exciting Dramatic Romance- ION THE STA E The Picture that ALL-LONDON is flocking M aJT to see! Now in its 3rd week at the EMPIRE303 words
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641 1937-09-29 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1937. Will Depression Come |U|R. J W cio PIRO'S very able ITI survey oi Malayan trade during the past six months presents a most convincing picture of this new prosperity, but he failed entirely to dispel the bogey of a new depression which641 words
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985 1937-09-29 8 Growing Prosperity In Russia But Fear Continues Unchecked Explaining The Soviet Purge WHAT perplexes and baffles the foreign observer in Russia is the contradiction that exists between an improving material condition of life and the shattering fear and f/ixiety that is resulting in the most violent official shake-up in the985 words
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Article846 1937-09-29 8 THK MfF issue of the Sprig of BhUtelagh. the journal of the Royal (nniskiUlng Fusiliers, calls ifl tention to the fact that both ol Ihe regiments now stationed in Singapore, the Inniskillings and the Gordon Highlanders have been honoured by the Duke of Gloucester who has846 words
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Advertisement205 1937-09-29 8 CALDBECK*S 3r% are W^^^^^^^Marmite. the Great Yca^t Food, tones up your digestion and builds up strong, s <z&[ sound nerves it provides the Vitamin B that is essential to good health. And I^-^^^^ Marmite is so tasty in a sandwich that ■SS^S^j you'll find yourself taking a good many steps205 words
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Advertisement25 1937-09-29 8 For BURGLARY INSURANCE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT fIRE V LIFE ASSURANCt CORPORATION LTD (Incorporated in Great Britain) HONG KONG RANK CHAMBKRS SINGAPORE. 'PHONE: 648025 words
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Article, Illustration1270 1937-09-29 9 "FOUND IT HARD TO SWALLOW", SAYS MRS. THOMPSON "Hong Kong Was Tough": A Radio Talk |JON<; KONG proved a tough morsel for a woman who wanted to break into the business world. even mi important work! centre like Singapore found it1,270 words
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359 1937-09-29 9 Indians Fined On Defamation Charges Article In Local Asiatic Journal A FINE of $2W or two months' rigorous imprisonment each was imposed on X R Mpiuhi and P. W. Penson by >1r Ivor Lewis in the fifth court yesterday. X R Menon wh> was editor of the journal was convicted359 words
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Article54 1937-09-29 9 Date Fixed For Preliminary Inquiry A preliminary inquiry will begin in the Third Singapore Court on Oct 19 into the alleged murder of a Chinese i>> Ceril Street on Sept 13 by two compatriots. Lee Chin CCiye and Goh Say Seng Mr. T W. On< hi appearing54 words
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Article58 1937-09-29 9 New York, Sept. 28. PRESIDENT Roosevelt speak--1 ing at Cheyenne said he did not intend to "coast" during his second Administration but would continue to try and do the most good to the greatest number. "Don't let anybody be deceived," he added. "The Government of theReuter - 58 words
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225 1937-09-29 9 "Lloyd's Of London Is A Fine Film A 1 at Lloyds" means a ship in flrst- class condition and is a description which may b? fitly applied to the film "Lloyd's oi London" which opened at the Pavilion last night It hi a remarkably line picture and deserves v loot225 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-09-29 9 MRS. (i. E. SFK<;.-\K with her doe at the vaccination parade yesterday. The doR it will be noticed has managed to break its muzzle.24 words
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Advertisement227 1937-09-29 9 fi^^^A THE CLENMOOR hat A FASHIONABLE SHAPE IN PURE FUR FELT. SMART TWO INCH ADAPTABLE BRIM. LINED SATIN WITH GREASE PROOF HEAD TIP AND ENGLISH LEATHER HEAD BAND STEEL GREY DARK BROWN LIGHT BROWN NAW PRICE $8,50 EACH COMMENCING Ist October Hours of business will be as follows: Weekdays 8.30227 words
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530 1937-09-29 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES Last N ight's Quotations From London 5.30 p. m. Sept. 28 The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp dut> are not Included. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 pi.. 1944-64 111 3 8 x.d.530 words
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Article194 1937-09-29 10 Sept. 24. 25 27. American Can Com. 92 l 2 93/2 95 American Telephone and Telegraph 156 3 4 1563 4 162 AtchClOß Railroad 55 54 Vi 57*2 Ctiesapeak 42 > 2 39 > 2 41 Dupont 140 138U 145 Firestone 26% 25» 2 253 4 General194 words
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88 1937-09-29 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Sept. 28, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX. R.S.S. in case* (F.OB. Sept.) 29 7 8 30 116 Good FAQ. in bales (F. 0.8. Sept.) 29 516 29 7,16 No. IX. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 29 3 A 29 y a October 29Ts 3088 words
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Article63 1937-09-29 10 Sept. 28 Gambier T.T. 8.00 White Cube 15.00 Hamburg Cube 15.50 White Muntok Pepper 16.75 Black Pepper 10.50 Copra, Mix 3d 5.05 Copra, sundried 5.30 Small Flake Tapioca 4.50 Rice Saigon Al $175 Rice. Siam. W.C. No. 1 $166 Rice Siam, W.C. No. 2 $155 Rice Slam,63 words
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Article182 1937-09-29 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Sept. 28 RUBBER: Firm. London: 813 16(1 8 15j16d. Previously: 8 3 4 d. 8 7 B d. November: 8 7 B d. 9d. Previously: 8 3 4 d. 8 7 B d. Jan.-March: 9d. 9 Ijl6d. Previously: 8 7 B d.182 words
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76 1937-09-29 10 Tin: Firm. Spot: £254 10s. Previously: Easier at £253 7s. 6d. Three months: £253 2s 6d. Previously: £252 7s. 6d. NEW YORK TIN: (Opening Price* 57.62. Previously: 57.50. COPPER: Settlement: £50 12s. 6d Previously: £50 12s. 6d. GOLD: Yesterday: £7 os. 6^. Previously.76 words
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73 1937-09-29 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Sept. 28 Method of Parity before Latest PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate vlously Paris Franc to£ 124.21 144 916 144 116 New York to 4.88 4.94 13 16 4 95* 4 Amsterdam Guilders to 8.973 4 g.95 1 2 8.953 4 Hong Kong Per dollar73 words
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Article199 1937-09-29 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Sept. 28 SELLING London. T.T. 2 4 1 16 London, demand 2 4 1 16 London. 4 months' sight 2 4' 8 Lyons, demand 1680 Switzerland, demand 250 Hamburg, demand 142 New York, demand 57 3 4 Montreal, demand 57 11 16 Batavia. denrind199 words
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Article253 1937-09-29 10 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY MINING. Tin at midday was *****4, up SI 1 Cables from London reported that the Stock Exchange had a much firmer tone yesterday, and coupled with the better news overnight from Wall Street and the recovery253 words
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Article1196 1937-09-29 10 From Exchange Telegraph Co. Fraser and Co. 's List TUESDAY, SEPT. 28, 1937: 5 P.M. Closing Quotations MINING Buyers SHlw* Ampat Tit) <4s> 5s 6d 6s 3d c.d. Asam Kum bang <£) 34s 6d 36s 6d Austral Malay (£> 56s 57s 6d A>er Hitani (ss.1,196 words
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Advertisement66 1937-09-29 10 S. E. Levy &> Co. Shanghai. Hongkong, Manila. Sineap'w' Invcttmevt Bankert and Broken >n Secuntict and f.'nmmodttirt Daily Foreign Market Cables and Quotation Service MEMBERS. NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE COMMODITY EXCHANGE INC. NEW YORK COFFEE L SUGAR EXCHAM'ik CHICAGO BOART) OF TRADE CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGE SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE HONGKONG SHARE66 words
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3225 1937-09-29 11 MR. J. W. de PIRO ANALYSES RECENT TRENDS FULL REPORT OF SPEECH TO SINGAPORE MERCHANTS in the absence of any substantial demand for forward shipment, the market weakened and May /June prices ruled lower than at any time since 1931. Exports3,225 words
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Article52 1937-09-29 11 These prices are published by courtesy of Messrs. Levy Co.. of Singapore, to whom they are cabled dally. Manila, Sept. 28. Last Sale Prices Previous Today Antamok 0.61 060 Benguet Consolidated 10.25 10.25 Consolidated Mines 0.015 0.14 IX.L. 0.55 055 San Mauriecio .0.70 0.69 United Paracale52 words
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Advertisement255 1937-09-29 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in the Colony oi Hong Kong) The (lability 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 $i:u,OOU.OO<) Reserve Fund: Sterling £0,500,000 Hong Kong Currency Sio.uoo.ooo255 words
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Advertisement512 1937-09-29 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA V\i» i ill* A Uncorporatt-d in Kn^iand t>v (Royal Charter* I'ald up capital in (iUO.OOO shares of £5 earh 3,000 ,u00 Reserve Fund 2.00U OOU Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.00 ii HKAU OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agent ies and Kranrhes. Alor Star Iloilo512 words
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Article428 1937-09-29 12 AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY AT SEA Opposition From Owners In Norway A STATEMENT of the views of the Shipowners' Association of Norway has been sent to the Department of Commerce, which requested an expression of opinion on the proposed alteration of the working time at sea and manning regulations, which are428 words
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Article89 1937-09-29 12 A USTKALJA has now gone beyond the requirer.ients of the Safety ol Life at Sea Convention in wireless regulations for ships. The Convention does nut stipulate an installation for ships under 1.600 tons, but Australia now requires all her merchant marine with extremely few exceptions to be so89 words
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Article176 1937-09-29 12 I lEUTENANT-COMMANDER L G Addington. D.S.C., King's Harbour Master at Cromarty and Scapa Flow and in command of the naval establishments at Invergordon. has been placed on the it tired list with rank of commander on attaining the age limit o: 45 He passed out u> a176 words
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Article211 1937-09-29 12 A HIGH biddtr for nine of the 15 ships for foreign operation was Mr. G E. Marden. of New York, who offered $438,900 «£87.780». It was not disclosed for whom he was acting, but in previous ship sales held by the Commission he has submitted bids on behalf211 words
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Article133 1937-09-29 12 THE US. Maritinu' Commission has announced the saJc oi 17 laid-up vessels of the former Shipping Board Ten of these were .sold to unnamed British buyers for $465,000 about C95.U00* for .strapping, wliile oi live ships sold to U S buyers three writer sc rapping. The Commission's133 words
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Advertisement473 1937-09-29 12 ■rl >^Pm^ay^vS^ nections at Vancouver. 'jAJWUEsZ* This time gu via Canada book >^y pF yuur passage on Canadian Pacific* w' -^M^^^^ white Empress of Japan r y^ largest, faste. c i. Unt-r on the Pacific Ay or ncr runnng mate tiie .^fl 1^ luxurious Empress of Canada A Yokohama tr473 words
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Advertisement327 1937-09-29 12 BIBBY LIN L LONDON AUDRI SS 22, TAU. MALI. LONUOK Mail P. RANGOON, (tiluMi'.o puK'l si Dan MARSEILLES, PLI Mul Hi \M» LONDON with through .om SilH'a} HOMI \Lli v\|| I I ayr I nvt K>»» tfiM CHESHIRE 13 YORKSHI. DERBYSHLHL II SHROPSHIRE I' 4 STAFFORDSHi I Ike I OXFORDSHIi327 words
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Miscellaneous529 1937-09-29 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm. Thursdya 7 45 a.m. Swettenham, Taiping and TeloK Anson; Weekdays* 7 p.m. Kota B'.ihru, Kuala Krai Thursday and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 pm Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 7.4f a.m. and Sundays 7 p.m. Malacca,529 words
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Miscellaneous132 1937-09-29 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Cape York. Br.. 3.117 tons, from B Papan 27. to Penang 1.10.37. Perak, Br., 579 tons, from Penang 27. to Penang 29. Tai Ping Yang, Panamanian. 3.659 tons, from Moji 27. to Penang 29 Anhui. Br., 2.080 tons, from Swatow 27. to Hong Kong 5.10.37 Tidore. Dutch. 525132 words
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Miscellaneous215 1937-09-29 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following are ships alongside*^ wharves or expected to a: Fast Wharf Kntran<« <„t, sang A«aka«an M P~i 20. i% Wharf KntraiK i j V( U H. 19 Wharf Cntran< < ,i, ilt lan d«- Win. Hio d< J >andv:kt-n .H--:. :.> Tanimbar 14: Darv.'i 9: Kepong 7215 words
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Advertisement290 1937-09-29 13 p&o _^^^k^^^. Mil *sn^* y THEY'LL LOOK AFTER YOU ON THE P&O CHEAP RETURN TICKETS TO CHINA, JAPAN, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY. Available ft* Iwo months hrum SINGAPORE To:— Ist. Class 2nd. Class Hun, Koiif $137.14 $102.86 Shanghai $188.5? $137.14 Kobe or Yokohama $222.86 $154.20 Colombo $205.71 $137.14 Bombay $274.29 $162.86290 words
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Advertisement506 1937-09-29 13 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) ■^^^•Pr* ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd, (Incorporated in England J "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGLOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails x CITY OP BAGDAD Havre London, R'dam, H'burg, Glasgow In Port Oct. 2 CITY OP PTTTSBURG Havre, London, R'dam, H'burg, Glatgow506 words
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Advertisement1017 1937-09-29 13 P^^^ REPRESENTING SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ooeaa Aberdeen and Commonwealth ||B* Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Mutual Tlit llua Khiou Stean»hip C:, (1952) Ll4 Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) Cunard Uhile Star ltd The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Shaw Savill and Albion o LUL The China Navigation Co., Ltd.1,017 words
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Advertisement695 1937-09-29 14 K. P. M. I MAKASSER— Wednesday, Sept. 29, P. Samboe, Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat, Tcmbilahan, Poeloe-PaUas, Pengalian -Estate and Rengat. THEDENS Wednesday. Sept. 29. Muntok and Palembang. TOGIAN- -Wednesday. Sept. 29, P Samboe. Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi BOTH— Wednesday, Sept. 29. Belawan-Deli. SWARTENHONDT— Thursday, Bept.3o, Hong Kong. C A MPHUlJS— Thursday. Sept.695 words
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Advertisement549 1937-09-29 14 HOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE tMnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE i^^^S SK^Bmn^/ /N&.^fIBSSSSS: TO EUROPE. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. ..Arrives Leaves Leaves Arrives Spore. Spore. Penanf. New York. Pres. Garfield Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Nov. 16 Pres. Haves549 words
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Advertisement504 1937-09-29 14 O.S.K. LINE lOK AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA t Rio de Janeiro Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durban, s. Cape Town, Rio 6e Janeiro. Santos and Montevideo Holland Marti Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar Dar-es-Salaam. Beira, Lourenco Mar ques, Durban East London Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay Sumatra Maru Buenos Aires504 words
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Article734 1937-09-29 15 North vs. South May Replace Annual Colony-F. M. S. Fixture OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED MALAYAN ASSOCIATION OINCJAPORE will participate in six hockey fixtures with other states but Singapore will only see two of them. As compensation possibly, they will be able to watch five state "trials",734 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-09-29 15 photo). IN FILL < KY. Picture taken at Alison Road yesterday when the Cordons ber»t the Skins two-nil in the second round of the tup. Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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623 1937-09-29 15 HUAT SHOULD EXTEND MORTELL FRIDAY NIGHT Hussan-Mil ling Fight Postponed JOHNNY MORTELL AND EUGENE HUAT WHO HEAD BERTIE BELL'S PROGRAMME AT THE NEW WORLD ARENA ON FRIDAY NIGHT. HAVE BOTH BEEN GETTING VERY FIT FOR THEIR SCRAP. WHICH IS THE FRENCHMAN'S FIRST APPEARANCE HERE AND JOHNNY MORTELUS FIRST SERIOUS FIGHT623 words
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669 1937-09-29 15 THE decision of the Selangor Turf Club, forced on 1 them by excessive entries, to cancel the runs for class two horses at the meeting which started on Saturday and will be continued this afternoon and next Saturday, came as a surprise to669 words
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144 1937-09-29 15 The following ties in the Singapore badminton Championships will be played at the Clerical Union Haw-Par Hall this week-end. SATURDAY AT 2.15 p.m. Men's Singles Yap Chin Tee (Devonshire) vs. Scan Eng Hee (Mayflower). S. Ayadurai (Devonshire) vs. Wee Boon Hai (Mayflower). Women's Open Singles Mrs. L.144 words
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Article, Illustration13 1937-09-29 15 phutu). GENERAL SCENE during yesterday's ui.it x. i of Singapore's docs ree PressFree Press - 13 words
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Article23 1937-09-29 15 London, Sept. > In the Northern League, division three. Aecrinßton and Chester played a scoreless draw on the former's ground Re uter23 words
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Article48 1937-09-29 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Sept. 28 AT the Sports Club annual meeting (his evening it was discussed at length the advisability of holding racing on Sundays during the coming season. A threr majority was against Sunday racing and 75 votes were cast.48 words
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Advertisement17 1937-09-29 15 Their small extra cost is an investment in perfection StftTE (SjPRgSS 555 CIGARETTES ARDATH JOBACCO CO., LTD,,J.ONDON.17 words
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Miscellaneous269 1937-09-29 15 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE 1413 kc/s (22.5 m.) p.m. 6.00 Chinese music (Cantonese records). 7 00 Dance music 7.30 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.50 "The Laws of Rugby Football." Talk by O. W. Gilmour, The Rugby Football season is starting shortly and Mr. Gilmour, one' of Singapore's Rugby269 words
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Miscellaneous196 1937-09-29 15 variety of speed and rhythm 7.20 BBC. Empire Orchestra. 8.00 Dance music. 8 30 News and announcements 8 35 Greenwich time .signal X Close down Transmission 2 21.53 me s (13 93 m.), M 47 mc/s (13.97 wl\, 17.79 me/i (18.86 m). 15.18 me i (19. H mJ p.m. 605196 words
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402 1937-09-29 16 NIMROD - NIMROD Poor Football Display In Yesterday 's Cap Tie LOSERS MISS CHANCES OF REPLAY (By Gordons 2, Inniskillings THERE was something: radically wwwmj with Ihc Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers yesterday for they put up a lamentable display against the Gordon Highlanders in the second402 words
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242 1937-09-29 16 Odd Goal In Seven At Balestier CSC. 11. 4; P.W.D. 3. SEVEN goals at hockey were scored on Bales* ier Plain yesterday when the second string of the Ceylon Sports Club opposed th»* !\W I), the home team winning by the odd242 words
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Article460 1937-09-29 16 TWO BATSMEN PASS 1,000 I SCC bat tin and bowling averages including. C'Mib. Stato and Colony matches, for the MMCn just ended vie as follows Not Highest In a* Out Score Total Aver B Gmillard 33 4 117 1076 37.10 J E Slade 41 1 116 1280460 words
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Article63 1937-09-29 16 By Bookie flare No. 1. Excuse Me, Gallant !>la Kg it. Race No. Emperor Kublai, Miss Singapore. Race No. i. Lisheen, Devon King:. Race No. 4. La Coloniale, Cheerful Lady. Race No. 5. Miss Sardis, Blue Cross. Race No. ii. Equetta, Dough Roy. Kace No. 7. Oaythario,63 words
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Article257 1937-09-29 16 Singapore Winter Race Meeting THE Singapore Turf Club will Hold its Winter meeting on Saturday, Nov. 6, Thursday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 13. There will be two runs for each division of classes two and three horses; one run for each division of class one ponies and a second257 words
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Article135 1937-09-29 16 Yesterday's results in the V.MC.A handicap tennis tournament were Men's Singles. A (las-.. I inal Goh Chene Hce beat H ng Seng Chiong 6--4. 9—7 Men's Singles. B Class Choo Keng Kut beat V N Pillay 6—l. 6 -1 Chua Yew Cheng tKat C135 words
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400 1937-09-29 16 POURTEEN horses have been scratched for today, the second day of the Selangor Autumn meeting mrt the acceptances are as follows: Horses. Class 4. Div. 2. v furs. Blazonry 8 11 Quick Money 8 10 S^iangor II 8 8 Young Ginger 8 8400 words
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Article52 1937-09-29 16 R\ Rvslaiidtt Rate 1 Blai«nr> V««A| 'jnf*» Rare 2 Metro. Miss s mf«porf Race 3 lisheen. Lad) Mirror Race 4 Wattle Ash. Maretun Hill Rare 5 Rlu« Cross. lOrn Sard is Race <i R<»val Woilmittmi n \>r Rare 7 davlhario. l'»n\ Race 8 Blue Belle Flyine "lumt? Race52 words
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Article109 1937-09-29 16 The following ar* 6.C.C rugger teams lor the Newcomers n Tl> match on Saturda;. Newcomers: D M B<?ward. D U Henderson R Jii' Fine lay Shirr«io R A F L| X P: John Lt. L C rKiff A R Anderson. Lt. P. W Forbes. C109 words
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Article, Illustration16 1937-09-29 16 photo i Ml'-iS M I I \l HI in pUv SRI luninanw nt *rsl ».!.<■. Free PressFree Press - 16 words
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Advertisement133 1937-09-29 16 THFV SEEK i COUNTRY by FRANCIS BRETT YOUNG st mi An epk English Novel "that writes Gone with the Wind and A nth< .inAdverse Off The Map!" ROAD THROUGH KURDISTAN by A M HAMILTON 6nn With 28 half-tone illustration and 2 maps. NINE HOST AMERICA by THE EARL OF COTTENHAM133 words
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Advertisement18 1937-09-29 16 f Wf i^JT^iifc 8 1 r//wr no? dF I■ M 1 1 fi O*f TIGER BEER IS BEST18 words
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