The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 September 1937
1937-09-30
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Title Section17 1937-09-30 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.277 ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER .10, 1937 10 CENTS.17 words
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1290 1937-09-30 1 Meeting To I Jrge Concerted Measures To Stop War "BRITAIN MUST TAKE THE INITIATIVE" New Zealand And India Move Towards Embargo THE demand in Great Britain for an economic boycott against Japan is daily growing stronger. In India and New Zealand there are indications (batReuter - 1,290 words
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Article, Illustration507 1937-09-30 1 Fisherfolk Massacre Story Told By Eye- Witnesses POINT BLANK FIRt BY JA&NESE Hong Kong. Sept J9. a eye-witness story of the picking up of tw* Siirviv«»r> i> mi the fKherfofk massacre at Cheel.vnjkaa Point on Sept. 2t was gtvrn to pressmen by a British and a German passenger on theReuter - 507 words
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167 1937-09-30 1 HEROIC ATTEMPT TO MINE IZUMO Shanffhai, Sept. 29. AS epic story of heroism lies behind the attempt to blow up the Izumo. Setting out in pitch darkness from a wharf in Pootung belonging to the British-owned Shanghai Dock Engineering Co., more than 20Reuter - 167 words
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Article37 1937-09-30 1 Innsbruck. Sept. 29. Two psssengers in the Paris-Bucha-rest express have been arrested and chaip""d with intending to prepare a piot against Mussolini when he returns. Th? men. believed to be French. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article74 1937-09-30 1 London, Sept. The position in the Far East in the light of the most recent reports, was reviewed at today's Cabinet meeting and it is understood the proposal for an economic boycott ol Japanese foods which is being advanced in some quarters will not meet with Approval inReuter - 74 words
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Article125 1937-09-30 1 MR. LACHLAN McLEAN London. Sept. 29. THE death is announced in London today of Mir. Lachlan McLean who was Treasurer to the Straits Settlements in 1928 Mr. Mfc Lean who underwent an operation recently was 60 years of age. BOrn in 1877 Mr. McLeanFree Press Cable - 125 words
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Article68 1937-09-30 1 SIR ANDREW LEAVES FOR CEYLON SIR ANDREW and Lady Caldecott, accompanied by theif daughter, 1 1 leave London on Sept. 30 to join the iOrontss at Toulon en route to Ceylon j where Sir Andrew will enter upon his term of Governorship. Sir Andrew has spent68 words
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Article92 1937-09-30 1 Shanghai. Sept. 29 GEN. CHIANG KAI SHEK, who has been appointed head of the Military Government in Nanking, is reported to be preparing to declare war on Japan so as to be able to confiscate all Japanese property in China, according to a Japanese92 words
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110 1937-09-30 1 Straits Chinese And The War: More Views THE controversy about StraitsChinese and the war— whether Straits-Chinese should contribute large sums to the China Relief Fund continues in our correspondence columns. It^ls.h«ld by some CJ&innsr ttot ft is-l£rtsoi ":.d logic to *end nuc.i monej out of the country while there axe110 words
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Article70 1937-09-30 1 Protest By Higher Committee Jerusalem, Sept. 29 MANY Arabs, including ex-nctabtes. were arrested after the murder of Mr. Lewis Andrews, District Commisisioner of Galill?<e, and sentenced by the administration to three months' detentioß at the special concentrat'on ramp at Acre for political prisoners. Those detained inc'ude Kadi,.Reuter - 70 words
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356 1937-09-30 1 FINANCIAL EXPERTS CONFER IN PARIS Paris. Sept. 29. '< r rHF finance Minister, M Bonnet. had a long talk this morninf with a numhrr of financial exptrts. It is believed that the conference was devoted to an examination of any means for securing healthierReuter - 356 words
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Article38 1937-09-30 1 Lendon. Sept 29. It is 'earned that the next meeting of thp I.RR.C. has been provisionally fixed for Nov. 30 but it is always possible that the nwetinp may be held in ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Advertisement74 1937-09-30 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness an d fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. J _9b A _HH HH I __H^___ H I JH Pj| l^^i fir j Tonight OrrhesUal Concert 8.15 to 915 p m Dinner and Dance (fomal) 9.45 to midnight COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME SZITA74 words
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Advertisement74 1937-09-30 1 There is no betf*r Tea than TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. ADELPHI V HOTEL TONIGHT S P E C I A I PI JjNER_ PA N C E 1 DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE RELLER BANP NO AFTER DINNER CHARGE j SEA VIEW HOTEL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1937 FASHION PARADE held74 words
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Article173 1937-09-30 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubbor Association held its 1.349 th aurtnn y. sterdav. when there were catalogued 2C17.8.14 lbs.; 900.81 tons. offered 1.549.492 lbs 691.74 tons. Sold 1.402.269 \\M.', €26.02 tons. Spot London 8 3 4 d. Nex York 17 7 6 cts. Prices Realised Ribbed173 words
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Article75 1937-09-30 2 London. Sept. 29. IMMEDIATELY following Britain's renewed protest regarding air raids on civilians in China, the Japanese press gives prominenc? to Italian reports alleging that the British authorities aTe conducting large-scale bombings in Tanganyika "massacring the not resisting negroes." "There has been no bombing of natives sinceReuter - 75 words
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Article196 1937-09-30 2 Yesterday's results in the V.M.C.A. tennis tournament were: Men's Singles "B" L. C. Gob iscr.) bea: E. Simon < 15> 7—5. 5—7. 7—5. Men's Doubles R. E. Meyer and Dr. G. Haridas beat U. Yoshii and T Kobayashi w.o. J. Manasseh and A. Mnnamrtl <scr.> beat K.196 words
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46 1937-09-30 2 Mr. Philip Laing. who has oeen employed by the Singapore Turf Club for the past 10 years as assistant secretary 1 ana clerk of course, and who resigned I recently, leaves for England with Mrs Laing on S.S. Scharnhorst.46 words
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Article35 1937-09-30 2 Athens, Sept. 29. nRINCE PAUL of Greece, heir apparent to his brother, the King:, has become engaged to Princess Frederika Luise of Hanover, daughter of the Duke of Brunswick.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article159 1937-09-30 2 Chairman Of Palestine Royal Commission London, Sept. 29. DEUTER announces the death of Lord Peel who was chairman of the recent Palestine Commission. The eldest son of the first Viscount Peel, Lord Peel was born on Jan. 7. 1867. He was educated at Harrow and159 words
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Article239 1937-09-30 2 Tragedy Of Jean Harlow's Last Picture As a valedictory to a much loved and admired actress, Jean Harlow's last picture "Saratoga" will be seen by many people in Singapore. But it is practically impossible to watch the film without recalling the tragic death of Jean Harlow239 words
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Article21 1937-09-30 2 Law Notice For The Day Before Mr. Justice Home in the .'nd Court at 11 a.m. Assizes:—^Rrx vs Chan Ah Choon21 words
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Article, Illustration10 1937-09-30 2 A SCENE from Emperor's Candlesticks ai Ino Pavilion next v»v,k.10 words
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Article132 1937-09-30 2 "BLOODIEST FIGHTING" OF SPANISH CAMPAIGN Paris. Sept. 19. jORITISH. French, and Italian naval experts who have been meeting to consider modification of the Nyon agreement to facilitate participation by Italy have agreed to suggestions for submission to tlTeir respective governments regarding the anti-piracy patrol. AReuter - 132 words
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118 1937-09-30 2 Secret Meeting: Of Dr. Schuschnigff M. Hodza Vienna, Sc*t. 29. Political tension prevails in Viennr and Prague following the secret meeting of Dr. Schuschnigg and M. Hodza th: Czech Prime Minister, at Baden. It Ls learned that after receiving a special courier frcm Germany MReuter - 118 words
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Advertisement93 1937-09-30 2 THRIFTY SHOPPERS.... HERE ARE THE BETTER BARGAINS f«r EVERYBODY at GIAN SINGH'S GRAND ANNUAL OFFERS lj= STUDY THESE WBMjWTgOWa PRINTED GENTS KHAKI SHORTS COTTON' VOILE 45" f1.; 5 each. FAST f'OLOUR 65 ct* mm c p^,. ygy-j WHITE SHORTS $1.50 each Mm flfttlllW IRISH WHITE COTTON PLAIN LINEN— ,ir, R^J93 words
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Advertisement361 1937-09-30 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. A VOID PRICKLY HEAT ky using AGHESIA 4MHHBMK DUSTING POWDER. Manufacturers, GRAFTCM LABORATORIES. BOARD RESIDENCE SEA-FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77, Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Rhone: 5758. THE MANSION, OXLEY RISE NON-LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOTEL Daily and monthly terms. TEL. *****. NAPIER HOUSE,361 words
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Advertisement385 1937-09-30 2 sbe Singapore JTCC |i>ICS3 U-ad Office: C«cU Siren, Sinr**^ I koala I. am par 2.'. Jay.. vir^t v l k ..h OfDcer HrrwsUr Kea4rhenr. N Pruuic Office 12 Tli-hof, m,,,, |Vti.«. Phonr: London OfTW 4«'41 ffVrt Strwt t I < SUBSCRIPTION Within <.. Matey* «uu, a Pw|^ Month* 3M 4M385 words
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Article61 1937-09-30 3 JA PA NESE CO URTESY IN COURT TraU'wnu! Japuncse luurtesy was iu three JflpnMM icho attended un itiqutst in the Stngaitarf Coroner's Court utstcrdap. Tuo uho gave evidence botved nonwusly when they entered and wjm't icht>n they left the wit'xxr. Then, uhen they a'l here excused from i'tie court they61 words
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Article28 1937-09-30 3 Mr and Mrs J F Suutcr have returiitMi irom bOflM ieu\r Dr G H Qarllck, Principal Medical CMftMl JohCte, is due baik. !rom Home r .i\c DCXI !li'>;:Th28 words
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580 1937-09-30 3 "Not A Single Street In The Island Is Properly Lit" THE complete overhaul of Singapore s lighting is necessary and urgent because there is not a single stieel in this island that is properly lit THIS was the contention of Mr. T. H Stone. President580 words
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Article163 1937-09-30 3 PONVICTED on his own plea guilty on two charges of having been in possession of eleven ounces vi ganja and selling 60 cents worth to a Malay, on Sept 21. an Indian named Sitnarum was sentenced to eight months' rigorous imprisonment on each charge the163 words
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Article, Illustration65 1937-09-30 3 AFTOt THE TAKING OF SANTA NDEK, Francos troops and members of young Fascist organisation s took part in a huge church parade and attended open air Mass in the town. A crucifix and altar Wmm erected in the Gardens Pereda and .Mass was attended by tien Dj viler of the65 words
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Article34 1937-09-30 3 Under the auspices of the literary department of the Ceylon Tamils' Association, Singapore. Mr. K. Muthucumaru will deliver an address in Tamil on "Female Education" at Uu Association Hall today at 630 p m34 words
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Article117 1937-09-30 3 Consul-General 's Warning NO NEED TO RUSH TO FIGHT FOR CHINA "There is M need lor overseas Chinese to rush back to tight fur China." said Mr Kao I. me Pai. Singapore Chinese onsul-<ieneral, when he leturned on Tuesday from a tour of .Malaya. During his visit. Mr Kao luund117 words
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Article48 1937-09-30 3 Prye Dock, situated on the Prai River is to be elOMd down permanentiy on Apr 1. 1938 According to official notification, on and after that date all underwater examinations. painting and repairs La vessels up to 600 tons displacement, will be carried out on the Bagan Daiam .slipway48 words
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Article184 1937-09-30 3 CORONER'S VERDICT OF MISADVENTURE CIRCUMSTANCES in COMMCtftM with the deal ri i a fapinei MMHMI Scishiu ftemashiro who was drowned whilst on a tahiog \>i,j were Inquired into by the Singapore ObMMI Mr W G Porter vestcu:... Evidence was giv* n by SojiM Tamsshiro. romiu ol til*184 words
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Article67 1937-09-30 3 From Our owii onnTifMin4rn» Ipoli. Si-pt 8 The Wedding took place VeStelLl.i\ .1 1 at Johns Church. Ipoh. 01 Mr Wjit.i St LeO'i, who lulls !l«»!ii S.V'dn. Australia, and MiM Je.ssi.- Pal»#mui daughter ol M"r J H PaIoMMT, vi Suigapore The Ke\ C Kell rfi dated. The biidegro4iiii67 words
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Article73 1937-09-30 3 Alleged Uj haw given kti.se InlotMl tion by giving his address :i.s in High Street instead (»t in CQleOMtl Stieet to a pawnshop broker. Chop Vun Mi Havelock Road, whil^ pawning golj bracelet valued at $470 on Ceylonese named Pajtolis Henry ap peared belore Mr L C73 words
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Advertisement413 1937-09-30 3 to the*** This lady suffered "untold agony oraa She could not do her own i. ping, and found it difficult to get A f,out at all Naturally she tried all remedies, but got no relief till and Radox. Reau her grateful -r -1 have sutjered untold agony from I had413 words
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Advertisement24 1937-09-30 3 The death occurred on Friday In Penang, ot Madam Cheah Keng Eng at ttv? age ol 72. She hud been ailing for some days24 words
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Article664 1937-09-30 4 FOREIGN NEWS New York's Wildest Week Since 1918 THE 400 000 ex Service men who •'took possession" <; New York for the American Legion's annual Convention Week staged the wildest demonstration seen in the city since the Arinistici They were given the freedom ot664 words
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Article358 1937-09-30 4 Daily Telegraph LOSSES incurred oy speculators in Ameri'Mn s "iirities are assuming formidable dimensions The regnitant need for easti to meet Uiil .►••lies account! almost entirely for the ecnsiderable selling, renewed ir.ently. ol oil and topper shares and o: variety ol speculative counters. To deny the existence ot358 words
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Article, Illustration597 1937-09-30 4 l Daily Express DRIPAIN does not want war and will do a lot to prevent it, Mr. Eden promises the League oi Nations at Geneva. The Foreign Secretary als) says that n )uody else wants war. Very well. L»i them also do something v> prevent it Mr597 words
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Article34 1937-09-30 4 IUHTHOUSE K< M utghan. ol (iio.v'i N rih Mayo. i« mpoi .11 1 k B!ackro<k Liphthu OM| m tti« 50lt. hlfh r I l.cjuse is built to get ir. ri i a i nts34 words
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Article, Illustration724 1937-09-30 4 Non-Stop Flight To Australia Proposed A IR Ministry experts are completing researches to determine if thc.e Ls a reasonable prospect of one of the RAF.'s new bombers winning the world tong-dlatarce non-stap flight i?eord mow 6.750 jni!es> for Britain. Australia, confident Britain cart win the record, ha^s asked724 words
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Advertisement141 1937-09-30 4 ■W T|rescription H llf you are a mfferer from h.-ieui». Ringworm, Dhobiea I* ltoh. J > ait Kheum. PnckJy Haat, Psonaau, Jiui^apore Koot, ltoh ing Eruption* aod Raahem, qm DD D. Prescription Just a f«w H drop* of this marvellous lotion and H jou have uutant relief. Irritation and pain141 words
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Advertisement185 1937-09-30 4 y,, jr. jmbf^ K^l^isP^gs^ii I the insecticide I that always ssV hills o i H^B^HHPHgSfIgfIBgJgSJB f TAKE A STEAM BATH ONCE A WEEK. improve your health enjoy in creased vigour and physical well being. those indulging in sports, or those fatigued by over -work as well as those suffering frcm185 words
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Article, Illustration142 1937-09-30 5 "WE ARE NOT DICTA TORS!" \h BSOUNI rBOGLAMS »H> II.T IMMIM TO SPAIN: "We have declared in a most eatogw^eal manner th.it wi- Mill MMf tol.-rulr iti the .Mediterranean Bolshevism or anything of the kind." Pktarc shows Mussolini ;iddr^ssinif a of oflleeiß, who included Princi' I 'mberto and the Duke142 words
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Advertisement67 1937-09-30 5 swS-,'^ .y Z^M I! v I &J8&&.. >pV X SHk 3Hk. fI^HK I v •<t 1 i //i a k c s better Breakfasts because it is tin* freslu^t Bacon ol tli* !>•••! quality and flavour, purchased from reliabk sources of supply. Use Bacon as a garnish. It :i.i.i- m67 words
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918 1937-09-30 6 Accused Co llapses As Capital Charge Is Interpreted $10 FINE FOR SENDING ABUSIVE LETTER (Fiom Our Own correspondent.) Malacca, S*pt. 29. DW DEVARAJAH Tamil Court Interpreter and president of the Malacca Indian Association, was yesterday found guilty of sending two letters by post to M. L. Samuel, con- j tainin^918 words
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Article175 1937-09-30 6 Early Preparations In Selangor From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 27. The thoughts of the people ol Belangor are again turning towards Armistc? Day ,\nd the fund instituted by Earl Haig to help disabled ex-Service-men. At a meeting ol the Selangor Committe? of the Fund hid at175 words
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Article94 1937-09-30 6 The fatal stabbing, which r 1 »lav»d *he Straits Steamship vessel Kedah v/hen she left Penang for Singanrre on Monday, was not. as reported, a case nf a deck passenger running amok, the master. Captain T. Rilev. told :i Fr<^e n ress reporter, when the94 words
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Article125 1937-09-30 6 Piloting a Royal Air Force Vickers Wildebeests plane of No. 100 'Torpedo Bomber* Squadron Flight-Lieutenant J. F. Hobler n:ade a skilful f:rcc-d 'anding in a rubber plantation on the outskirts of the aerodrome of the Se.etar station after his motor had cut out." Thp plane was125 words
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Article139 1937-09-30 6 Johore Deputy Mentri Besar Retires Tributes to the long service of Johore's Deputy Mentri Besar, the Hon. Y. M. Ungku Mohamed bin Mohamed Khalid, who is retiring next month, were paid at Tuesdays meeting of the Johore Council of State. The Mentri Besar. the Hon. Y.139 words
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Article, Illustration25 1937-09-30 6 DR. PHILIP K. C. TYAU, former Chinese Consul-General at Singapore who is to undertake a campaign to sell Chinese («weminent "national salvation" bonds in Malaya.25 words
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Article, Illustration377 1937-09-30 6 PRINTING OUTFIT IN COURT i ACOMPLBIE pr int. vyi outfit exri Mted .i i:. !iu B ll Cour Oci:ie M Jls '■> Of C, yesUrcav Uig In- i 'I a H t>l nan Kwai P ti on charg< PCS :\v, piUiHnS blOika ,cic: Inr377 words
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Advertisement50 1937-09-30 6 ...a COOL bedroom I assures I a Good Night's Rest I for Your Family I AIRCOMDO IONING UNITS I COOL, FILTER, DRY and RENEW I THE ROOM AIR Hj Airconditioned rooms are mosquito proof, fly proof and dust proof. I Obtain full details front I Sole Agents: W.PS. 62 A50 words
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Article789 1937-09-30 7 Letters To The Editor More Readers' Views On Local-Born The War 1 1 the Kdit«>r «»f »l»e Vrrr Prrvsi irt with dismay a letter Chinese" in which he dnra 'iistinction between Straits and r^orn Chinese and advises his mentality to break off I from789 words
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759 1937-09-30 7 "The Greatest Puzzle" (To the Editor of the Free It Si r. Do you believe that there «s much Chinea? blood in your correspondent who calls himse'f "A Straits Chinese and shows no sympathy with the country of his ancestors, ".hile people from all civilised759 words
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Advertisement191 1937-09-30 7 CONCLUDING 6 CHAPTERS START ALHAMBRA Tonight 6.15-9.15 I fit ■'■flSt •^^lllMtfll X The World's Sweethscrt in Rudyard Kipling's famous Story of the British in *^^nk Sr' CAPITOL "wee Willie winkie" with VICTOR McLAGLEN and STAR CAST WATCH FOR SCREENING DATE Remember "The Ghost Goes West?" Heres its riotous successor wri191 words
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Advertisement386 1937-09-30 7 JEAN HARLOWS LAST PICTURE NOW IN ITS 3rd WEEK AT THE EMPIRE, LONDON! Acclaimed by Enthusiastic Audiences at Yesterday's Singapore Opening! CAPITOL 6.15 TONIGHT 915 A SPLENDID SCREEN AND STAGE ATTRACTION We announce the presenta- aw^^a^a^a^aw^a^awr— *p*^a^aw lion o! Jean Harlow's last pio sHa^a^a^3^^^^^^\^^^i ture...a production the whole Ha\ N386 words
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587 1937-09-30 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 30, 1937. Straits Chinese The War 11/1 ANY Straits-born Chinese are clearly in a quandary regarding the attitude they should adopt to the present Sino-Japan-ese hostilities. It is impossible to advise ihe community as a whole for much must depend on individual conscience and587 words
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1356 1937-09-30 8 Secrets Of Soviet Purge A NYBODY with eyes in his head can see that more goods are being produced in Russia year after year. Up to a tew months ago. even the most hostile critics of the regime would admit the improvement in this respect1,356 words
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Article623 1937-09-30 8 Rs was Saying pANDIT Nehru's display 0< bad tomppr at one of thr public meetings he addressed during his Malayan tour is still unexplained, but it may be that he was sickening for j a cold! That, at least, is a possible expla nation in the light of an amusing623 words
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Advertisement195 1937-09-30 8 Caldbecks BY SPECIAL ttff A TO H M THE APPOINTMENT >^^^^^ K NG OF AM tr M) 1872 FOR A 1 TRACTIVE WeDDING PRESENTS IN STERLING SILVER, E P. N S, CRYSTALWARE HEADQUARTERS AT THE ROYAL JEWELLERS i incorporated In Ceylon). l?f2V K«ch Street No. 1. Oishop Street. SINGAPORE IPOH195 words
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Advertisement25 1937-09-30 8 For ACCIDENT INSURANCE APPLY TO THE GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE V LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD (Incorporated in Great, Britain) HON(i RONC. RANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORF PHONE K4BO25 words
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Article, Illustration446 1937-09-30 9 DUTCH SHIPPING COMPANY'S LOSSES DUE TO SINO-JAPAN ESE WAR J.-C.-J. LINE CHAIRMAN ARRIVES IN EAST To Inquire In Tokio About The Future by the small amount of cargo his ships are Retting from either China or Japan, a prominent Dutch shipping director arrived in Singapore yesterday from Holland en routeFree Press - 446 words
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256 1937-09-30 9 JAVA EARTHQUAKE HAD SUBMARINE ORIGIN, SCIENTISTS SAY Sugar Workers* Escape I'HK eaitht|iiake th;it rooked East and Middle Java on Monday had its centre in the Indian Ocean about 100 miles south of Randoenu. observatory officials announce. Both seismographs at the Batavit Observatory were thrown out of action by the quake,256 words
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Article94 1937-09-30 9 London. Sept. 29 The Imperial Airways' flying boat. Cambria, has set up a new record for the Atlantic crossing. Flying over the Great Circle course, she covered the riist.mce from Botwood •Newfoundland*, which she left at 8 38 last night, to Foynes in 10 hours 33 minutesBritish Wireless - 94 words
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Article32 1937-09-30 9 London. Sept. 19 Th*» death has at thr age ')t 78 of Dr Foxley Norris Dean of WeitmiDster. been ill rioee just •ifter the Coronation.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 32 words
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Article106 1937-09-30 9 pAPIAIN (i. J. <;eysendorffer. commander of th*» Royal Dutch airlines plane which called at Singapore yesterday en route from Ratavia to .\msterdam, told the Free Press he was on a tea plantation at Poerbasari, 40 miles south -east of Bandoeng, at the time of106 words
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272 1937-09-30 9 Colonial Office Report On Broadcasting <From Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 29. tut ure of radio in Malaya may 1 be affected by the recommendations of the Colonial Office departmental committee on broadcasting whose interim report was published today. The commitee. which was appointed by Mr J H. Thomas when272 words
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Article82 1937-09-30 9 Proposed Development As Sports Centre London, Sept. ?H. A plan for developing the Crystal Palace site as a sports and physical culture centre will be considered by the trustees at a meeting next month The central feature of the system would consist of a covered stadiumBritish Wireless - 82 words
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Article66 1937-09-30 9 London, Sept. 89. Continued buoyancy of revenue is indicated. in receipts totalling £7,441,576 last week against £5.595.965 lin corresponding week of 1936 Exchequer returns also show lotal oidinary revenue amounts to 300.315.625 compared with £284.888.235 at the corresponding date lof Last year. Total expenditure, less sellBritish Wireless - 66 words
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Article105 1937-09-30 9 is that the fommittoe Hoes not favour privately owned taMdeailtaf organisations. It considers that semi- autonomous corporations, responsible direct to the local Government and similar to the BBC, are perhaps the most desirable way of organising broadcasting in the colonies. The committee has been at work for some two yearsFree Press Cable - 105 words
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202 1937-09-30 9 Another Water Fever Case In The F. M. S. Public Alarm Is Exaggerated From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 29ANOTHER case suspected to be leptosp irosis. a fever contracted while bathing in fresh water pools, has been admitted to hospital in the F.M.S. The case is that of a202 words
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79 1937-09-30 9 London, Sept. 29. The repatriation <>i 84 oiflcers and men who were interned in Exeter Prison because they refused to rejoin the destroyer Jcs? Luisdtez began when the first batch of ten men left tor Southampton. The other mm are being moved later in similarReuter - 79 words
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Article23 1937-09-30 9 Vienna, Sept. 28. The death is announced of Mr Granville Temple Emmet the American Minister, aged 60.- ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article, Illustration615 1937-09-30 9 London Comment On Quota Concessions To ,la pun AN authoritative explanation ot the Government's decision to abolish the quofa for Ceylon's Imports ol grey cotton cloth and to increase by 50 per cent, the quota (or "other classes" of cotton goods from Japan and615 words
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275 1937-09-30 9 G.O. C. Inspects Volunteers At Malacca OPERATIONS IN HEAVY RAIN 'Mom On r Own Cot respondent M.i.ii.i. Sept 1$ IVIE ann U i x tcim 1 sf the Malacca Volants i Osrpi to->k place Sf Mal,M-c ;i on Sum: The 4th Bn B S V X -M.VC >. under the275 words
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Advertisement108 1937-09-30 9 PEDIGREE PRAMS "HAZEL" MODEL cv y^ available: in km i TtyS^aJ^k BROWN, MAROON Ifl AM) BLACK. WHHB) PRICE $45,00 y Ml SPECIFICATION: BODY .vr X 15' m top, \ttrutprfiesiyr. pressed into steel panels. Ctnop* studb fitted UPHOLSTERY Nicely padded Three bow Mat* md nfety strap. HOOD— leather cloth, lined laced108 words
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517 1937-09-30 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES Last N ight's Quotations From London 5.30 p. m. Sept. 29 The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. 1 1 Share of €1 denomination unless Yesterday Previously oUwiriM stated c aversion Loan. 5 pc. 1944-64 111%517 words
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Article176 1937-09-30 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Sept. 29 RUBBER: Strong London: 8 0 16d. 8 11 16d. Previously: 8 13 16d. 8 15 16d November: 8^ B d. 8 11 16d. Previously: 8 7/B<i. 9d. Jan.-March: 8 11 16d. 8 13 16d. Previously: 9d. 9 1 16d. Apr.-June:176 words
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Article75 1937-09-30 10 I From London: Latest Quotations Tin: Weak. Spot: £243 12s 6d Previously: Firm at £254 10s. Three months: £242 5s Previously: £253 2s. 6d. NEW YORK TIN: Opening Price) 56.12 Previously: 57.62. COPPER: Settlement: £47 15s Previously: £50 12s. 6d GOLD: Yesterday: £7 0s 7d. Previously: £775 words
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Article198 1937-09-30 10 I Sept. Z5. 11. 28. American Can. Com 93' 2 95 96 American Telephone and Telegraph 156 3 4 162 163V 2 Atcheson Railroad 54« 2 57*2 58 Chesapeak 39» 2 41 41 4 Dupont 138» 4 142 144 Firestone 25 l 2 25 3 4 26198 words
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Article61 1937-09-30 10 Sept. 29 Gambier T.T. 8.00 White Cube 15.00 Hamburg Cube 15.50 White Muntok Pepper 16.75 Black Pepper .10.50 Copra. Mixed 5.25 Copra, suiidried 5.50 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. W.C.61 words
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96 1937-09-30 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Sept. 29, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X. R.S.S. in cases (F. 0.8. Sept.) 29 516 29 716 Good F.A.Q. in bales (F. 0.8. Sept.) 28 3 4 28 7 3 No. I.X. R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore) 29 V* 29 4 October 29 396 words
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Article75 1937-09-30 10 London Closing Quotations Sept. 29 Method of Parity before Latest PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate viously Paris Franc to£ 124 21 144^ 144 916 New York to 488 4.94* 8 494 13 16 Amsterdam Guilders to 8.97^ 8.953 8 d 8.95 l 2 Hone: Kong Per dollar Is.75 words
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Article199 1937-09-30 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Sept. 88 SELLING London. T.T 24 1 16 London, demand 2^4 1 16 London. 4 months' sight 24 1 /8 Lyons, demand 1680 Switzerland, demand 250 Hamburg, demand 142 New York, demand 57 3 4. Montreal, demand 57 11 16 Batavui. demand 104 3199 words
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Article215 1937-09-30 10 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY BONING. Tin at midday was Sl26!i, down SI A Conditions on the London Stork Exchange yesterday were reported to be firm throughout the session although there was not much business passing and with Wall Street again215 words
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Article1201 1937-09-30 10 From Exchange Telegraph Co. Fraser and Co. 's List WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 29, 1937: 5 P.M. Closing Quotations MINING Buyrre SHl^rv Ampat Tin (4s> 5s 6d 6s 3d c.d. Asam Kumbang S4& 6d 36s 6ri Austral Malay <£» 56s 57s 6d A\er Hita/n (ss, 33s 34s1,201 words
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Advertisement65 1937-09-30 10 S. E. Levy Co. Shanghai. Hongkong, Matill.i Inttfttyneift Bankers and Broker* m Set untie* and Cnmmmt' Daily Fetreign Market Cablt-s and Quotatmr MEMBERS. NEW YORK COTI'ON EXCKANGK COMMODITY EXCHANGE INC NEW YORK COFFEE SUGAR F>XCJJAN<iK CHICAGO BOAKD OF TRADE CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGE SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE HONGKONG SHARE BROKERS ASSO MANILA65 words
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1382 1937-09-30 11 Important Changes In Trading And Economic Trends INDIA, a vast country containing ,;.">0 million inhabitants, stands on threshold of great changes, constitutional, economic and .social. Hit* (iuvernment of India remained .ssrntiully autocratic till the introduction ..i thi Motley -Min to Reloiirs 111 I*hi«». During the1,382 words
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Article77 1937-09-30 11 Many Trampled To Death In Alexandria Alexandria, Sept. *!8. Between 30 and 40 were killed and I many seriously injured here when 80 000 workmen paraded to express I loyalty to King Farouk. A section of the crowd tried to force i its way to the77 words
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Article189 1937-09-30 11 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. Singapore, Sept. 29, 5 ii.ii*. Total fOl Bookc Close ananciai Company Dividend To Date Ex Div year TIN P:.>ttOle Date to dat* Ampat Tin 5% Int. Sept. 2\) Oct. 21 Oct. 4 3% Chenderiang 10'; Final Oct 11 Oct 4 \l189 words
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Article52 1937-09-30 11 Manila. Sept. :.'!>. Last Sale Prices Previous Today Antamok U.(iO 0.60 Benguet Consolidated 10.25 10.00 Consolidated Mines 0.014 0.016 I.X.L. 0.55 0.57 San Mauricio 0.69 0.75 United Paraeale 0.51 0.55 These prices are published by courtesy of Messrs. Levy Co of Singa-j pore, to whom they52 words
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Article, Illustration173 1937-09-30 11 Testimony Of "Confidence And Faith In Future" London, Sept. JB. The Assembly of the League of Nations met this morning lor the first time under the presidency of the Aga Khan in the assembly hall of the new building. The Aga Khan opened the session173 words
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Advertisement365 1937-09-30 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 Fuliy Paid-up. $20,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling £6,500,000 Hong Kong Currency $10,000,000 Reserve365 words
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Advertisement516 1937-09-30 11 CHARTERED HANK OF INDIA, AISTRAIJA AM* < Ml (Incorporated in fcai^i.iuo uy Royal Charten Paid up capital in 600.000 shares of £5 Mdl £3,000,000 Reserve Fund C3.Uiio.ooo Reserve Liability of Proprietors I* 3. 000 .(Km HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, EC. 2. AKencies and Kranchett. AlorStar lioilo Rangoon lAmritsar Ipoh516 words
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Miscellaneous334 1937-09-30 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE 1.333 kc/i (22.5 m.j p.m. 6 00 Indian music (records) 6 30 Chinese music (Peiping records). 6.45 Mandarin language lesson No 18, by Mr Chang Yi Ling. 7.00 Orchestral concert with songs (records) 7.20 Talk: -Rabies Some details of the disease. 7.30 Time, weather, news334 words
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Miscellaneous351 1937-09-30 11 the Troxy Cinema, London. 1 2u Food for Thought." Three short talks on matters of topical interest. 7 10 To be announced 8.20 "Your Programmes from Daventry." Talk by the Empire Programme Director. 8 35 "Haunting Harmonies." Clive Richardson and Rene Pougnet at two pianos. 8 50 News and announcements351 words
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Article69 1937-09-30 12 By an amendment to the Tirade and i Customs Enactment, which had tti first reading at the Johore Council ol State meeting yesterday. le^al provision is made whereby, in proper cases, the payment, of Johore export duty may be made at the Colony or Federated Malay States69 words
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Article569 1937-09-30 12 Nationalities Of Ships Engaged SINCE January, i93t», importer? and isptfttfl in the United Kingdom have been required to declare (lit- nationality of the ship ir« which goods are imported or exported. For this purpose, ships registered in the colonies and dependencies of a country, as well569 words
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Article639 1937-09-30 12 Shipping Notes /Double Record rycTAiLs o! tne HonaHMtte'i re- cent double record lor the ItaawJ Itlantic crossing in b<jth directions v-al that she lias beaten adl existing «Oltls in timr ol passage and in .erage speed. She made tht outward voya^t fvMB ishop Rock to Ambrose Light. 2 9ot iles,639 words
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Advertisement479 1937-09-30 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. < Incorporated In P.M S. > TELEPHOVE: Freight 5433 Pas**** M3l. LLOYDS AGENTS. EOiiKiM. AOBMTI FOft FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN PACIfIC J***A L *YJ7**?i < Incorporated In England* THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct IMPRESS to VANCOUVER—479 words
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Advertisement106 1937-09-30 12 HENDERSON LINE s< HI hi I I m mi INOI I', v Itn I iii 1 1 1 I x I Itrlurrii I |'«l I SudiU. Mji :l!« I* -lim jim I HOMI II MtU Mt i < v Port ol in i.,r, ;,i».,m ri ii.-utu Umm KifcfMH BURMA I106 words
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Miscellaneous599 1937-09-30 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pm Thursdya 7 45 a m Swettenham, Taiping and Tclok Anson; Weekdays' 7 pm Kota Bthru, Kuala Krai Thursday and Friday* 7 45 a m Sundays 7 p m Kuala Lumpur arid Penang Weekdays' Jf am and599 words
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Miscellaneous264 1937-09-30 12 SiNVAi*Oßti HARMnm The MhNrtl :«LiiJr TU itaMi v>' vv t hu>t Wharf hilin.ir i i lt As.tkasan M Man. Uli.nl I nil .mi. < < ,i. X| Rio le Janeiro Mai j jc CUenxhiH v Dwrvd Mtlt'US W B Empire Dm I lull MM t ,i, ieypore M h 54;264 words
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Advertisement490 1937-09-30 13 tKAlLLltnill^H by p&Oand British India lines INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. GO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due D UO Spore, lonnjuf Spore. 1*»37 1937 COMORIN 15.000 Oct. 8 RAWALPINDI 17 000 Dec 3 BHUTAN 6.100 Oct. 18 CORFU 15 000 Dec 17 RANCHI ***** Oct. 22 BURDWAN 6 070 Dec490 words
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Advertisement402 1937-09-30 13 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) I^^^ ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd, (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN LINE" FOR UNITED KINGLOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails x CITY OP BAGDAD Haviv London, X dam, H'burg, Glasgow In Port Oct. 2 CITY OF PITTSBURG Havre, London, Rdam, H'burg, Glasgow402 words
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Advertisement1053 1937-09-30 13 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Oceaa Aberdeen and Commonwealth It Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Mutual The Hua Khiow Kteantohip Co., (1932; Ll4> Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) C unard White Star Ltd. The Straits Steam&hip Co., Ltd. Shaw Savill and Albion Co.. Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd. The1,053 words
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Advertisement660 1937-09-30 14 K. P. M. SWAHTENHONDT -Thursday. Sept. 30. Hong Kong CAlWHUlJS— Thursday. Sept 30. Cheribon 'not lor passengers). Soulaoaya. Boeleleng (passengers and rnaiis only). Ampenan (passengers and mails only^. Laboean-Hadji (passengers and mails only), B<-noa (passengers and malls only) and Banjoewangi MERKUS— Thursday. Sept. 30, P. Samboe. Letong, Kramat, Oenting, Taiempa.660 words
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Advertisement706 1937-09-30 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE CJbid AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO KUHn FBOM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAIDALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, M4RSt.II.LiiS AMD NEW iGfcK ..Arrives leaves Leave* hrtiwtM Spore. Spore. Fenang New York. Pres. Garfield Oct 3 Dot 5 Oct 7 Nov 16 Pres. Hayes Oct 18 Got 1«706 words
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Advertisement515 1937-09-30 14 O.S.K. LINE lOR AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA t Rio de Janeiro Mara Bueuo& Aires via Culoicbo, DurO*n. pt j Cape Towia Rio d«- laheiro Santos ana Montevideo t Manila Mara Buenos Aires via Colombo, Mombasa Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam. Beira, Lou rencj Marques, Durban Port Eliza Deth and Caipe Town Holland Maiu515 words
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Article, Illustration539 1937-09-30 15 Three Goals To One In Challenge Cup Tie FIRST SCORE COMES IN OPENING MINUTES S.C.F.A. (I Marines 1. DLAYING remarkably well at the Anson Road Stadium 1 yesterday the S.C.F.A. second team gave their supporters a pleasant surprise when they beat the MarineFree Press - 539 words
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Article, Illustration394 1937-09-30 15 Airmen Lose By Five Clear Goals To Recreation Club (By "MMBOD") S.K.r. 5; R.A.F. 0. MY first thought after watching the Singapore Recreation Club's first team run away with a big victory of s—o5 0 over thr Koyal Air Force at hockey yesterday was that within two or three weeks,Free Press - 394 words
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Article26 1937-09-30 15 IUIKS. Hill beat Mrs. Cantrell seven and six in the final of the women's golf championship played at Bukit Timah yesterday.26 words
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268 1937-09-30 15 R. A.F. Score Narrow Win Over Gunners (From A Special Correspondent) StPERIOK forward play and fine hooking by Larkin turned the scales in favour of the R.VF. by six points (one try and one penalty goal) to three (one try) in the rugger match against the Royal Artillery at Seletar268 words
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274 1937-09-30 15 ANDERSON WEBB WIN S. C. c. "A" DOUBLES L im. V. Anderson and S. Webb, finalists A in the "A" Class Doubles Handicap lof the S.C.C. tournament, thoroughly deserved their win over their opponents. W. J. M. Warden and J. S Nathan, on the S.C.C. courts yesterday evening. Anderson was274 words
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Article192 1937-09-30 15 Yesterdays ties in the S.R.C. tennis tournament resulted: Men's Doubles Handicap J. S. de Sousa and C. A. Norris V beat A. M. Valberg and A. M. Jansen (—3) w.o. Mixed Doubles Handicap (S^mi-Final) M A. Cordeiro and Mrs. L. M. Pennefather 15.3) beat Dr. S. L. Oehler.s192 words
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193 1937-09-30 15 St Andrews 3pts: R.A.F. 0. ST. Andrew's beat an RAF. fifteen by throe points (one try) to nil in a frkndly game of rugger at Farrer Park yesterday. The Airmen were the I heavier .ide and fared better in th i. scrums but the younger193 words
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Article61 1937-09-30 15 The following have accepted to ulay Association PoottelJ lor S.C C. v.s Middlesex Regiment tomorrow at Arson Road Stadium. (S.AFA. Chalk&fe Cup F. M. Adam. D. E. Nickels. F. A McCatfery, P. S Tufn-11. J. H. Abbott. C C. Webster. W C. McKean. X C Gillett. W. D.61 words
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392 1937-09-30 15 Indians Chinese Draw One-All In Fast Hockey At Balestier THE Indians and Chinese played fast hockey uhen the I.A. and S.C.R.C. first learns clashed yesterday at Ralestier in a game which ended in a draw of one-all. The Indians showed better form aryi attacked most of the way but the392 words
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Advertisement74 1937-09-30 15 TOMORROW NIGHT A!, NEW WORLD. m* #i_4_| MAIN EVENTS IJLI FIRST APPEARAiICE OF THE FRENCH P^P FORMER WORLD CHAMPION! HHE (FRENCH FORMER WORLD CHAMPION) M^ versus M m MORTELL T (THE HAWAIIAN SENSATION) huat MORTELL RDPNttia RY I OTHER >IAIN IVFNTS FEATI RIN<: ALL TOP NOTtHERS— S I v- v"74 words
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Advertisement257 1937-09-30 15 To give tne must oausiactory B *M and rconomlcal performance, _V| jB sparking plugs n^ust operate VM B within a certain definite ter- B perature range not too hot BM| and not too cool. ■f A plug must operate hot enough to burn away the carbon deposited on the B257 words
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2024 1937-09-30 16 Miss Singapore Repeats Saturday's Success Favourites Fare Badly At Second Day Of K,L, Autumn Meeting ONE LONE INVESTOR COLLECTS ON DOUBLE (From <>«ir Own Correspondent) ■kali l.umpur. Sept. 29. PASTERN U AVK, ridden by Law lei. was the eas> winner of the sixth rarr2,024 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-09-30 16 photo). rHINfcSK IN POSSESSION. Picture taken at Anson Road yesterday •lurnu the U p tie between Chinese II and Marines Free PressFree Press - 22 words
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Article68 1937-09-30 16 Singapore boxers who do not oj Mttvre on »he big cards will be m a chance soon when the Happy r>eing roofed from Ocß to the middle of November 1 If proposed to stage openl rights U possible weekly outsideß during this period. :or vil jfs of68 words
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Article51 1937-09-30 16 The following will represent th«H CA against the RE Officers tH Club it Farrer Park tomorrow I d.iv at 5 p m Dr G Haritias and Yadi I Kamis and See Gim Hock H y p Wee and T Kobayashi Reserves: M I Reshty. J Mail .<: d S A51 words
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Article154 1937-09-30 16 Dividend" Race Flare Horse RidAT Win Piarr 1: 1 Young Ginger Farthing $44 $12 2 Quick Money Whalan Blazonry Tankard $l<> 2: 1 Miss Singapore Kirwftn $22 $10 2 Emperor Ktiblai Martin $20 3 Metro McPfcefMMt $«S 3: I Lisheen LawMr ¥1 1 Devon King Dodd .^N154 words
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Article90 1937-09-30 16 Vad€ And Autumn Cvpi Qualifyiim Rounds The Singapore GC Oci »ber medal 1 cainpetition will be played on Saturday and Sunday The qualifying; round I>i the "Vad? Cup" wil 1 br played in ('injunction- with the meriiii. irrespective of divisions th? 16 best c qualify The women's October90 words
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Article25 1937-09-30 16 St. Knrioe. Srpt >x In the third round o! the Bngjfarti women's roU championship, Miss Wanda Morgan, tho holder, beat KathJeen Garnham at the 21st.25 words
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396 1937-09-30 16 FAST RUGGER DISPLAY^ AT TANGLIN I (Immii A 101 respondent) YESTERDAYS ruggri lirtwrm fh« VoHvr MM the R.A.M.C. tt Tanglin resulted in a win t«n thr formrr by eight points (onr coal .md a Iry) f«» Iht rr (une try). <v opened396 words
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Advertisement38 1937-09-30 16 'Experience Tells -AMU BM| .rat cUm oi^-* A Experience extending nvp? moie than hi I century has taught Kraser 6( Neave I produce th^ linrst abated waters in Malai This experience k your safepiard. J sArmv thirst 138 words
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