The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 December 1937
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Title Section17 1937-12-30 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. !VO 15.354 ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY. DE' 30, 1937. 10 CENTS17 words
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569 1937-12-30 1 CATHOLICS, PROTESTANTS JEWS QUAKERS PRAY FOR NEW IRISH STATE "Eire" Is Born DE VALERAIs LATEST DICTATOR Political Enemy Brought In As Member Of Council THE IRISH FREE STATE, which ha k s lasted 15 years, has ceased to exist, as a constitution. A new state Eire ha> arisen, as aReuter - 569 words
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Article, Illustration61 1937-12-30 1 The Irish Constitution came into force yesterday, and it was commemorated by the issue of a special stamp. Eire, represented as a young woman, is shown. With her right hand resting on a harp, a symbol of Gaelic culture, she has just written the first words of61 words
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Article67 1937-12-30 1 HPHK many friends of Capt. Alexander Snow, a retired pilot and member of the Singapore Pilots' Association, will regret to learn that he passed away at the General Hospital last night. He was 76 years of age. Capt. Snow had lived for over 40 years m67 words
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Article193 1937-12-30 1 Palace Against Ministers DECISIVE STAGE IN CONFLICT Cairo, Dec. 29. ADECISIVr stage has been reached m the conflict between the Palace and the Government King Farouk has prop— ed the formation of a commission to examine points of difference and the proposal will be submitted toReuter - 193 words
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Article95 1937-12-30 1 Dramatic Story From Hangchow A dramatic story was recounted to Reuter by Mr. J. C. Terry, the British manager of the Hangchow Electric Co. Ltd.. on his arrival m Shanghai "On Dec. 23." he said, "Chinese officers and soldiers with dynamite appeared m Hangchow at the £200.000 power plant andReuter - 95 words
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Article454 1937-12-30 1 Leave Chiang Or Be Exterminated FLIGHT OF CHINESE FROM TSINGTAO MARSHAL YEN, Governor of Shansi and supporter of Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, has received an ultimatum from the Japanese that unless he severs his connection with the Central Government now functioning from Chungking he and his454 words
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Article103 1937-12-30 1 LOSSES IN NANKING BA TTLE Shanghai. Oe. M IT is estimated that 84.000 rhmese troops were killed and an unknown number, believed to be much greater, wounded m the defence of Nanking, according to a communique from Gen. MaUui's headquarters. The communique places the Japanese casualties m rapturing the cityReuter - 103 words
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Advertisement92 1937-12-30 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. -,_t\ .1 mm- 4/"""^ Tonight Orchestral Co icert 8.15 to 9.15 p. m. Dinner and Dance (formal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE TOMORROW NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA DINNER FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL LATEST PARISIAN CARNIVAL92 words
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Advertisement117 1937-12-30 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA. SEA VIEW W HOT PL SPECIAL DINNER MEW YEAR'S E¥E MASi.ED BALL December 31 Novelties. Streamers. Hats. Rallocns. MIDNIGHT SIRPRISL 3 p.M. 2 A.M. Prizes for the best and most orig costumes Dinner $6.00 Non -Diners I $2.00 Mruf117 words
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385 1937-12-30 3 'THE .i i inn Chief Justice. Mr Jiu, luf a'Beckett Terrell, yesrerday. m i Hi^li < ourt amended tae sentniit> *-.i>>f (1 ii two Sikhs, who were involved 1 a lifht «»n An*?. 6 iv >IePherv.n R.-.ad. They won chOlgod m rhe lower ruiir' wii'. crhnlnal385 words
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Article52 1937-12-30 3 COR bathing and washing his clothes m the Kallang Reservoir, at the mile Seletar. a Tamil Islam. S. I A Latiff. appeared m the Third Singapore Court yesterday when charged with defiling the water of the reservoir. He pleaded guilty, and the case was pom d to52 words
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Article56 1937-12-30 3 CONTONESE CHARGED WITH ROBBERY A young Cantonese. Yee Fatt. aprd m the Third Singapore Court rday. charged with robbery of $90 from Wang Ah Tah. on Dec 25. m Upper Chinchew Street. Mr A. J. Bxaga appeared for the accused, and the case wxs postponed to Jan 9 for mention.56 words
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Article, Illustration49 1937-12-30 3 The StraiU Steamship Company's vesael Krian. which went aground on a mud-hank off Pangkor Island (Perak > on Christmas Fve while on her run from Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson to Penang. She has now reached Ppnang under her own steam She is slightly damaged.49 words
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Article106 1937-12-30 3 K. L. M. LINER DEL A YED Shortly after leaving Penang for Singapore yesterday afternoon a Royal Dutch <K.L.M> Douglas airliner had to turn back with engine trouble. It is expected the machine will take off from Penang early, and it should aeach Singapore during the morning. The liner originally106 words
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Article60 1937-12-30 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 29. The engagement is announced between Mr. R. B. Stewart, of Jemima Estate, Seremban. second son of Mr. Robert Stewart, of Broughty Ferry Scotland, and Miss Barbara Ann Jen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs E. Jeff, of Seremban. Mr. Stewart is a60 words
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306 1937-12-30 3 If No Other Cases Of Rabies Develop NEARLY 12,000 DOGS HAVE BEEN VACCINATED IF all goes well and no other case of rabies develops, the order allow- ing dogs to be unmuzzled will be issued early m May next yearfive months306 words
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Article114 1937-12-30 3 Baby Is Heir To Huge Fortune IF/ HEN she renounced her American citizenship last week Countess Haugwitz-Reventloic Barbara Button, the heiress signed documents which made her 20-months-old baby. Lance, heir to the bulk of her £9,000,000 fortune. The countess, now Danish, took these measures because Danish law provides that a114 words
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Article247 1937-12-30 3 Mr. Lee Jen. ol the Singapore Chinese Consulate, who distributed the prizes at the second graduation day ot the Singanore Tao Hwa Public School on Monday last emphasised the necessity to be patriotic and to understand their fellow men through the medium of a common247 words
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Article96 1937-12-30 3 Treatment Given "Half Our Practice" Neurotics who have nothing wrong with them, "but still visit the doctor, were mentioned by Dr. T. C. O'Brien, of Clerkenwell, giving evidence m civil action at Sussex Assizes, Lewes. "We treat them." he added. "They are half96 words
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Article96 1937-12-30 3 Washington, Dec. 28. "Monopolists who have priced themselves into a slump" were attacked by Assistant Attorney General Jackson m a broadcast, today. He declared that there was no lea; :n the immediate future of the country running into a major depression b;it he issued a warning thatReuter - 96 words
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104 1937-12-30 3 A WASHERWOMAN. Nf It. Phuay. way sentenced to £ix months rifcrout _H-pris3wUnont and fined $5Cj or m deiauli another nine months imprisonment, and another cman c i Ah Humv. woo sent?. ,Ed to fcitr mcnthi imprisonment, and lined $300 or m dc.iult reren104 words
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Article152 1937-12-30 3 A message from Ceylon says thai jthe death has occurred under tragic circumstances ol Mr. E F. Smith. B.A Cantab*, o! Glen TaalTe Estate. Hatton. H? was found with gun shot wounds. He had dined uith his wife and retired as usual. A shot awakened152 words
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Article58 1937-12-30 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dee. 29. Another Saka boy appeared m the Seremban .magistrate's court today This time it was Sip bin Jinati. who was charged with assisting n the concealment of stolen property— a bicycle ot Seremban. He claimed trial and the case was postponed58 words
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Advertisement32 1937-12-30 3 HELLO! EVERYBODY %^^^y to-day s best TIP \Cs___T* m\W 111 NEW MODELS IN I U FASHION-WEAR" CAPITOL BLDG PHONE 3158. Advert The Bata Shoe Co, Ltd. Singapore. JM- if |)IW. «n- t32 words
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Advertisement307 1937-12-30 3 IF YOUR FEET arent sweet- "-^-Hl 1 _T they need this daily treat When feel swell, burn, ache and become tender. offensive when bard skin foi ms on t he soles ana makes every itep torture when corns throb loint swells into a painful bunion whf»n you feeh you vs307 words
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Article, Illustration60 1937-12-30 5 SCENE ON THE P. AM) O LINER RANPCRA YESTERDAY. Juris \iv dear even si.»»-e 1 had my first picture taken— was six months old and hadn't a stitch on— l've simple adored these pp.«>to«rapher men Von ire x> naive. Mrs. Harris Peraonallv. I've had my60 words
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Article41 1937-12-30 5 For stealing a bottle of whisky from the I B Antenor. berthed alongside the SMB wharves, on Tuesday, a Chinese. Chew Ham. was fined $15 or m default 15 days' imprisonment by the Third Singapore .Magistrate yesterday41 words
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Article37 1937-12-30 5 Offence If You Do Not Treat It (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. Dec. 28. OSMAN bin Haji Aim was today lined $50 and costs for failing to treat mouldy rot disease m his rubber plantation.37 words
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163 1937-12-30 5 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 29. Brother nolice officers were present m lull force at the marriage today at St. Mark's Church. Seremban. of lan S. Wylie. officer In charge of detectives at Kuala Lumpur. the well known Malayan football player,163 words
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Article57 1937-12-30 5 Government Troops Enter Barracks Barcelona. Dec. °7. /GOVERNMENT troops have occupied the Infantry barracks at Teruel, and the defenders liave surrendered. Insurgent resistance Ls now confined to the Seminary and Civil Government Buildings both of which are reported to be burning. It is believed .'ome 2,000 peopleReuter - 57 words
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112 1937-12-30 5 -From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 28. The Protector of Chinese m Negri Sembilan. Mr. D. Gray, said today there was no question ol a strike among Chinese coolie* working on Japanese rubber estate In Bahau, but by mutual arrangement the Chines: had been paid112 words
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492 1937-12-30 5 Minister Attacks Sham Wall Of Respectability MANY PEOPLE IGNORING HIGHER NEEDS ♦♦•THERE are many Europeans m Malaya who lead extremely shallow and worldly lives, hidebound by artificial conventions and sheltering behind tht sham wall of respectability/ says the R-ev. D. Allan Easton, of Perak,492 words
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Article58 1937-12-30 5 l Own Correspondent sireinhan. Dec M Th [Meson Club held a sucdmner and fancy dress ba. lixty people attended the dton presided over by Mr T D M. Nai: the president of the citib I a committee of lodie.^ were n charge ol the decora Mmm58 words
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132 1937-12-30 5 Rotary Doing Good Work In Community Mr David Frankel, who had just returned from leave, told Rotations yesterday, ot the business meeting of the Rotary Club ol Singapore at the! Adelphi Hotel, ot the great deal of 1 good that was being done by Rotary m j community service and132 words
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Article138 1937-12-30 5 Returning an open verdict, at the conclusion ol an inquiry into the death Of an unknown male infant, Mr. VV. G Porter, the Singapore Coroner, said that there was no definite evidence of how the child came by its death and the police would continue to138 words
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Article101 1937-12-30 5 The Chinese Consulate-General of Singapore has refused the application of .several Formosan dancing and singing girls to have their Chinese nat'onality reinstated, on the ground that they must first make their applications to the Chinese Minister of ihe Interior, m accordance with Chinese law. Other Fukien101 words
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96 1937-12-30 5 Dr X R Menon. the author of the •Glimpse of Guatama" has written another book entitled the "Battle ot China or the Lay of the Chinese Girl." the proceeds from, the sale of which will be donated to the China Relief Fund. The book96 words
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204 1937-12-30 5 Appeal Dismissed In Tan Sim Siow Cheating Case rIE appeal of Raveli Ram Chowia against hi*- convfctta and sentence of 18 months' rigorous imprisonment passed on him by th;- Criminal District Judge, for cheating Tan Sim Piow of 20,000 latex cups, wa^ dismissed yesti rdoy by Mr Justice i BecKett204 words
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Article98 1937-12-30 5 Are A ustralians Prolific f\l the 116.073 births m Austral a during the nast \c:tr 14 wera the sixteenth child of the family, one was the seventeenth three were the eighteenth and one w_, j the nineteenth The Commonwealth's biuh-iate for the year was 1*. 13 per thousand, the highest98 words
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Article62 1937-12-30 5 •Prom Our Own Correspondent I Seremban. Dec. 29 In the Magistrates Court today \Von_ Hon. a well dressed Chinese, was charg ed with voluntarily causing grevtous hurt to a Chinese woman. Ah Sam. by giving her caustic soda ar midnlcht yesterday. After the charge had been62 words
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Article53 1937-12-30 5 •From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Dec. Z9. Mr. David Gray, of the Malayan Civil Service, and Miss Betty Rosalie Humphry, whose engagement was an nounced m London recently, are both re.sidents of Seremban Mr. Gray Ls the Protector of Chinese and Mivs Humphry is the woman's tennis champion53 words
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Advertisement122 1937-12-30 5 EFFECTIVELY SEALED SCREW the cap tightly on an EVER. -tad the barrel v safely •ealed. Hi danger of ink-stained fingeo •niudtrd papers cloche* or purse*. T_u* i: oni> one ai the many features which accounts for the c*«r-gro»»i»g popularity of KYrIOUARP pen*. Others are: Adjustable point to .mil your own122 words
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Advertisement112 1937-12-30 5 a '••.< T_r Tm__j Fpi~^ .Tp3m»" "V j i'ji^mmmt^A»-mmmL^ i. -^~TO ENGLAND BY 4-ENGINED AIR LINERS Twice weekly from Singapore to London. Big comfortable 4-engined air liners as far as Karachi, thence by Emp.rt flying-boat to England. British standards of service. Everything Included m the fare— even tips. No extra*,112 words
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Article63 1937-12-30 7 The German cruiser "Emden" is expected to arrive ot Singapore tomor row. She will stay a few hour> collect her mails from the Potsdam. Ihe British .Naval officer of the (iuard will board the "Emden" on her arrival m the Man of War anchorage Owing to63 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-12-30 7 Th.s sruup picture was ta'sen at the Seafarer annual Christmas party at the Singapore Marine Hus tel on Tuesday.19 words
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Article, Illustration797 1937-12-30 7 Toki o Y. M. C. A. Chairman 's Visit To Malaya A STATEMENT on the attitude of Japanese Christians to the Sinn-Japanese hostilities was made by Mr. D. Tarawa, a member of the Japanese Diet, md ehairmau of the Tokio V.M.C.A.. who is visiting Malaya797 words
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394 1937-12-30 7 Life Of Emile Zola; Paul Muni's Great Portrayal THE CAST Finite Zola Paul Muni Capt Alfred Dreyfus Joseph Schildkraut Maitre Labori Donald Crisp Charpentier John Litel Anatole France Morris Carnovsky Commander of Paris Ralph Morgan Paul Cezanne Vladimir Sokoloff Chief of Staff Harry Davenport M. Delagorgue Charles Richman Colonel Sandherr..394 words
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Article183 1937-12-30 7 "Bring All Pressure To Bear On Wrongdoers" Speaking at a mis.sionary meeting m England, Mr. Yao Hsin-nung. a Chinese Christian said: "We do not hate the Japanese. We have not the slightest prejudice against them. When they come to China to do peaceful trade we welcome183 words
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Advertisement168 1937-12-30 7 ALL SHOWS PACKED out yesterday ALHAMBRA 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 Ist 7 Chapters of ROBINSON CRUSOE of CLIPPER ISLAND with MALA. REX BUCK MAMO CLARK It is the most exciting serial ever filmed. A Hair Style to suit Amf-m t^^^mm. every shape ot taee )_E_S and a oetter '^ifl awaits you168 words
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Advertisement383 1937-12-30 7 PAVILION 6.15-9.15 NIGHTLY A udiences have never paid greater tribute to any motion picture. At every showing yesterday, a packed theatre sat m breathless silence, m unspoken awe of something truly great, m mute pride at being even a passive part of a true masterpiece ZJATmi 4^_^______________f-o__t"___n_a i^ HERE CREATNEaSS'383 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-12-30 9 MAJOR -GENERAL WO MRS DOKBIE yesterday gave a New Year party for children of Garrison officers at Flagstaff House. The General was O.C. the shute. swings and seesaws32 words
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476 1937-12-30 9 Free Fight At Calcutta Trades Union Meeting HAROLD BUTLER EXPLAINS LLnO'S SCOPE IN INDIA THK organisers, delegates and guests of the third session of the National Trades Union Federation, which met at the Indian Association Hall, Calcutta, were taken hv surprise when, before the commencement of the meeting, two rival476 words
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Article115 1937-12-30 9 J. B. CLARK - J. B. CLARK BY The past, present, and future of the Empire Service from Daventry will be discussed m a talk tomorrow by the director of the Empire Service, Mr. J b. Clark who recently returned to London from a tour of various Dominions and Colonies. Mr115 words
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Article111 1937-12-30 9 Miss Liu Was Too Clever Ong Fu-ma is now under arrest and auditing possible execution because Miss Liv Cl^i-chow was too beautiful ««d too clever. Miss Liv works m a Shaiighai cabaret. One night Ong met her. described himself cm a Uason officer for the Chinese Government, loaded her with111 words
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Article177 1937-12-30 9 •Fiom Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 29. A sum of $500 was found on the persons of ten Chinese who were fined $15 each or 10 days' simple imprisonment m the first magistrate's court, Kuala Lumpur, t xlay for gaming. In addition a sum of177 words
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Article46 1937-12-30 9 •From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Dec. 29. Work has commenced on the erection of the new P W.D workshop at Ja an Kebun Teh With the building ot the necessary Quarters the schem? is estimated to cost the Government $400 00046 words
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Article27 1937-12-30 9 The picture of the dance floor published yesterday m the Free Press referred to th j new premises of the Singapore Amateur Dramatis Club.27 words
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Article471 1937-12-30 9 Teach Ceylon Children Sinhalese INDIAN'S ADVICE I "THE English language should be given up m the education of Cey'on children, and Sinhalese should become their national language." said lit S Satyamurthi, the Indian Con- gress leader m a lecture on Some Educational Problems at the Govern- ment School hall. Slave471 words
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Article103 1937-12-30 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dee. 29. Abdul Molek bin Repon. a Town Board lorry driver, was found guilty by Inche Harun bin Ahmad, the third magistrate today on a charge of reckless driving and fined $5 It was stated that white backing the lorry at103 words
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299 1937-12-30 9 --I HAVE been away from the heart of affairs for four months, but it seems to me that if Britain doesn't steo into the Sino-Japanese conflict, we are going to lose our interests m China," said Sir Hughe Rnatehbull-Hugessen, former British Ambassador m299 words
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519 1937-12-30 9 SOLUTION TO MIX WITH PAINT Ceylon. Dec 29. WE have undertaken some work with the manufacture of vulcanised products during the past three years and we are m a better position than any other organisation m the Island to deal with the subject of519 words
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Article250 1937-12-30 9 M/ITAL health ttmttsttd lor Singapore for the week -tided Dec. 25 were issued by Ihe Municipality yesterday Estimated population is *****3 Average annua death 'ale tor the past five years, 21 fit Total deaths for the neck. 234 including 196 Chinese Pneumonia uxis the chief cause ot250 words
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Article36 1937-12-30 9 <From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Rahra. Her. 28 The annual prizo distribution or Bukit 3enyum Malay Girls School took place yesterday Datin Mohd Salleh wife oi the State Secretary distriouted the prizes36 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-12-30 9 This smiling lass enjoyed herself at the New Year paity at th** Sea View yes tern 1 a >18 words
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Advertisement50 1937-12-30 9 |P-_G-J___g3] PHONE 4906 FRIDAY DEC. SIM It M TO p.m SPECIAL LUNCH CONCERT Irv Our 90c Lunch 7to p.m. TO 9 p.m DINNER CONCERT SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE DINNER $2.75 Crackers. Streamers Balloons SATURDAY. JAN. IM 19*8 SPECIAL NEW YEAR DINNER $2.00 La Carte also Available BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW50 words
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Advertisement65 1937-12-30 9 THE "NATIONAL" <^|> ICE CUBE t^T^ CRUSHER |fl CRUSHE3 CHIPS -<r7iMp&s£j I ALL SIZES ICE CURFS P [SMI '1-nfT*^^ COLD CUTS FRUM < MOIOT s?[_ COCKTAILS HIGH RAILS LJoes away with that unhygienic habit of boy —an old towel and a hammei Saves Ice Saves Time Body heavy white brass65 words
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Article1191 1937-12-30 11 SOUTHERN MALAYAN TIN DREDGING Chairman Favours Buffer Stock Plan •THE great advantage of the mass- product ion methods of bucket-dredging was stressed at the annual meeting of Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., by the chairman (Mr. C. V. Stephens). He regretted, however, that the pressure of rearmament m Britain had made1,191 words
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158 1937-12-30 11 A re-orientation of the capabilities of individual members of the contracting profession must be made, declares Mr Stanley J. Gooeh. State Engineer, Perak. m his annual report "In some cases." he says, "well known and established men have emerged from the period158 words
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Article58 1937-12-30 11 Nazis Accuse Shipowner Of Treason Berlin, Dee. 17. Five years' penal servitude, a line of £330.000 and four years' loss of civil rights were demanded by the Public Prosecutor at Hamburg today against Arnold Bernstein, the German Jewish shipowner. He is accused of "treason against the people" and58 words
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Article106 1937-12-30 11 Close To Payable Date to date Ayer Weng 2V 2 Final Dec. 29 Jan 4 Dec. 30 7V 2 Kent 10Vo Int. Dec. 31 Dec. 13 20% Murai 20% Int Dec. 29 Dec. 31 Dec 30 40% Pattanl 5% Int. 15% Southern Kinta 6% Int Dec. 28 Jan. 13106 words
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Article60 1937-12-30 11 Ayer Panas 5% Int Jan 21 Jan 29 Jan 22 10% Broga 3% Int. Dec. 28 Jan. 8 Dec. 29 3% Glenealy 7»/ 2 Final Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 17 17 l 2 Indragiri 7V 2 7c Final Dec. 22 Jan fa Dec 23 20% Kamasan 2 160 words
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Article439 1937-12-30 11 High Stocks FALL IN PRICES INEVITABLE r> ascertain the present position of the American oil markets and to judge the prospects of their development m the near future requires, not only precise knowledge of the facts, but exceptionally close attention, states the Financial Times oil market correspondent.439 words
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Article56 1937-12-30 11 Manila, Dec. 28. Last Sale Prices Previous Today Pesos Antamok 0.49 0.49 Benguet Consolidated 8.80 8.80 Consolidated Mines 0.011 0.011 I.X.L. 0.52 0.56 San Mauricio 0.41 0.41 United Paracale 041 0.41 These prices are published by courtesy of Messrs. S. E. Levy and Co., of Singapore,56 words
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Advertisement371 1937-12-30 11 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated m the Colony ot Hong Kong; The liability of members b limited to the extent and m manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital J50.000.000 Issued and Fully Paid-up $20^)00,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling £6,500,000 Hong Kong Currency 110,000,000 Reserve371 words
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Advertisement514 1937-12-30 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND C_li.«* tlncorpor-tted m England r Ru>al Charter > Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000 000 HEAD OFFICE: SB, Bishopsgate, London, EC. I. Agencies _,nd tsranchet.. Aior Star Lollo Rau_ouii Amritsar Ipoh Saigon514 words
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Miscellaneous556 1937-12-30 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE /HI 1.33 mc/s (225 m.) p.m. 6.00 Indian music. 6.30 Cantonese orchestral recitals 6.50 Sportsmen talking." No. 7. P. G. H. Fender and "Patsy" Hendren. Relay from London. 7.05 Orchestral concert.! Overture "The Marksman." Played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor Eugen Jocnim. "Danse Macabre."556 words
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Advertisement505 1937-12-30 13 _a£ --—-aaa- BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES "INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. 0. S. N. GO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Du# Tonnage Spore. Tonnare Spore. ™38 1938 15.000 Jan 1 '•BHUTAN 6 100 Mar 12 ■•SOMALI 6.800 Jan. 14 BEHAR 6 000 Mar 21 CARTHAGE Id.ooo Jan 14 RAWALPINDI 17 000 Mar505 words
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Advertisement446 1937-12-30 13 S__^ __P §sH _P fl V _SJBB -_i_B_^l^J§____i X _e-_ mm ml?_v\ Vx v% 11-^-i-______i_____ii_i 'Incorporated m straits Settlements > te%Wßffi ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In tin gland.) FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Doe Sails CITY OP CHRISTCHURCH Havre, London, H dam446 words
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Advertisement1012 1937-12-30 13 w*_"___~^^| __F^ X TwmT _^_r^ fc "^^^^_^**^N^^ __l^^F m W t m A AmmmV^J^. (HrT^^___r A Ml«? H.NG THE BLUE FUNNEL LI.M P— aberdwi. and (ommon wealth Line. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China \iuiual Ihe n uu Khiutt Me_msl.>p tu.. n^32> iv Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) Cunard White 88-W1,012 words
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Article299 1937-12-30 15 Preparations For New Year Events PROM islands lar and near, to Singapore— a part of the world renowned for its skilled sailors, hundreds of Malays m ions: fast kolehs and other sailing craft are gathering for the Singapore .New Year Sea Sports next Saturday. Always one299 words
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Article693 1937-12-30 15 Billiard Practice C IE Billiard players are lucky; they can pick out the half-ball angle at a glance, spot the cue-ball correctly for it when playing from hand. They lucky because they have not had i Into intensive practice to acquire that at a glance faulty693 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-12-30 15 picture. i 111 A HENG HOCK m action iuriru pi i> m the S.C. R.C open tennis tournament yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 21 words
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Article, Illustration41 1937-12-30 15 THE film star Clark Gable has a horse, named "Sunny", whom the photographer has almost succeeded m changing to a giraffe who is said to be "so intelligent" that sometimes he shows his dissatisfaction with his master by tearing his hair.41 words
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175 1937-12-30 15 Fresh Current May Save Them Moscow, Dec. 17. A NXIOUS watch for a rapid new current, v hich would mean safety for their icefloe, is being kept by the Soviet scientists, now drifting away from the North Pole. A fresh current is all that can175 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-12-30 15 INCIDENT DURING PLAY m the women's hockey match on the padang yesterday when the Y.W.C.A. beat the Europeans 4 2.— Free Press picture.23 words
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636 1937-12-30 15 Had Ni jinski's Symptoms PREFERRED TO ME TO EXPIATE KILLING I A man is to die on the scaffold m l Exeter Gaol, because he fears that if I I he lived his little children would learn inevitably that he was a murderer. I He636 words
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Article82 1937-12-30 15 While his bride waited at St. Mary's-on-the-Quay Roman Catholic Church, Bristol, Mr. Thomas Hogan, of Bristol, motored 52 miles through fog to Tetbury, Gloucestershire to get a certificate, without which the ceremony could not take place. But m vain. He could not find the Tetbury registrar,82 words
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334 1937-12-30 15 Man Wins Football Pool, Pays Debts LUCK enabled Mr. John Harry Watts, who went bankrupt with only enough to pay a ls. 7.d. dividend, to leave an Oxford court discharged. Mr. Watts told the press how prizes m a football pool and a sweepstake cleared off his debts. Four years334 words
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Article23 1937-12-30 15 The hockey match, between th* Ceylon Sports Club and Fort Canning, i to have been played at Balestler yesterday, was cancelled23 words
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516 1937-12-30 15 Women Give Bright Hockey Display Europeans 2; Y.W.C.A. i. HTIIERE was quite a large crowd to watch Ihe European women play the Young Women's Christian Association at hockey on the padang yesterday. All the chairs on the S.C.C. side were occupied ten of516 words
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