The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 January 1938
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1938-01-01 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15.356 ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1938. 10 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration1247 1938-01-01 1 Seven Asiatics Included In List CMC. FOR POLICE CHIEF X Nambyar on the unofficial side of Hie Legislative Counril. as the British Indian member, m 1928. He completed his first term of councillorship towards the end of 1931 und was reappointed for another term.1,247 words
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Advertisement16 1938-01-01 1 BIGIA 1E& Brings the lre*hnes« an< l fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home.16 words
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Advertisement11 1938-01-01 1 There is no WtyjF Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article60 1938-01-01 2 New York, Dec. 31. A RECORD crowds are now packing New York's cinemas to see the film of the sinking of the gunboat Panay, prints of which are being distributed all over the country. Seven thousand people formed a queue to await its opening atReuter - 60 words
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Article33 1938-01-01 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Shanghai, Dec. 31. CEVEN hundred Manchukuo irre- ffulars at Kaoyan? and Lihsien, south-east of Paoting, have mutinied and killed their Japanese officers and fled to Jenchiu.33 words
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Article132 1938-01-01 2 TERMS OF PEACE OFFER TO CHINA Shanghai, Dec. 31. IT is learned on reliable authority that the German Ambassador m Tokio, Herr von Dirksen, has received the following six peace terms from the Japanese Government tor presentation to the Chinese Government through the German Ambassador m Hankow, Dr. Trautmann 1.132 words
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Article51 1938-01-01 2 London, Dec. 31. The annual report on the health of school children by the Chief Medical Officer of the Board of Education gives evidence based on the examination of 1,700,000 children that nutrition standards have been maintained during the past year. Over 3,000,000 wort' tho subject of medical JiwpecMon. BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article159 1938-01-01 2 No Big Addition t To Fleet London. Dec. 31. The battleship Warspite. reconstructed at a cost of £2.250,000. goes to the Mediterranean on Jan. 4 and three battleships and two battle cruisers In the Mediterranean and the brand-new cruiser Birmingham are now being fitted out preparatoryReuter - 159 words
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Article94 1938-01-01 2 30 Casualties In A School Canton, Dec. 31. There were more than 30 casualties m the Meihua School m Canton during the latest Japanese air raid. Some bombs fell on the Girls' College and some "on the Middle Sdhool attached to Hsiangchien University. Twelve Japanese planes94 words
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Article55 1938-01-01 2 (Prom Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, Dec. 31. Pour hundred people, including the Chairman of the Council of the Regency and Messrs Spour and Wenner Qrcn and party from the yacht Southern Cross danced m the New Year m the Sports Club. The yacht is sailing at55 words
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Advertisement532 1938-01-01 2 TRADE MARK CA UTIONARY NOTICE. d.rect.o^ BRAND Co.'s ESSENCE QF CHICKEN. |T s It U b»» taken eoM. a»d shon'a M fljo*' J ne k»t>t pre«k>u« to ose «n cool Tbi R.*ene«. wbicb consist* of the «tinoUUoe »»d o «'j ih *r S ,3 2 «!m. If pmiibl. OK ICE.532 words
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Advertisement127 1938-01-01 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. MEDICAL HALL LTD. take this opportunity to wish their customers A HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Jan. 1. 1938. BOARD RESIDENCE SEA-FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77, Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION, OXLEY RISE NON-LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOTEL Daily and127 words
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Advertisement520 1938-01-01 2 Zht Singapore fvee press Hmd Ottce: Cecil Street. Slnrm^r*. Phone: 5471 (5 m.,- h extensions to all d«-p tr t n,rn Tel: Tim«" *i ira,.<» r Kuala LumfMi". Office: 25, Java Strr*l Tbone: 5683- Ipoh Office: Brewifer Road. I Phone: S7. Penan* Ofllce: 12, Bishop Str«*t, rmanc Phone: 1477. London520 words
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184 1938-01-01 3 'There is no proof at all that the aroused had any intention to cheat," said Mr. Duckworth. Second Singapore Magistrate, yesterday, when he acouitted John Burns, a European civil engineer, who was charged with cheating a European woman. Mrs. B. Dumarior. of a cheque184 words
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Article88 1938-01-01 3 Ball or $2,500 m two sureties was fixed when a General Post Office clerk Kuppusamy Naidu, 35. appeared before Mr. Duckworth, Second Singapore Magistrate, yesterday, on two charges of committing criminal breach, as a public servant, of money amounting to over $1,600. The case was postponed a88 words
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Article, Illustration677 1938-01-01 3 IVJANY BADGES ft AD BEEN TRANSFEJBL£ED Some Vaccinated Pogs Were Officially "Pead" THE report on the control of rabies of the Government Veterinary Surgeon, Mr. G. Rocker, at the Municipal Commissioners meeting yesterday, stressed the irregularities m the use of dog licences. The cross-checking: of677 words
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Article86 1938-01-01 3 Alleged to have caused grievous hurt La a Matey on Thursday, by hitting him with a starting handle of a motor car, a 25-years-old Boyanese. Awi bin Abu. appeared m the Second Singapore Police CoMrt. yesterday. befOFe Mr. Duckworth. The charge was explained to accused86 words
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Article131 1938-01-01 3 Death Of Mr. H. W. Raper SINGAPORE had lost a most valuable and public spirited citizen, said the President, Mr. W. Bartley, who. at i the Commissioners' meeting yesterday j moved that a message Of sympathy be sent to the widow of Mr. H. W. Raper.131 words
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Article82 1938-01-01 3 The Churches m Singapore are! again observing the -Universal Week of Prayer," from Jan. 2 to 9. 1938. This week has been observed 'or 91 years. The following meetings have been arranged:— Monday, January 3. St. Andrew's Cathedral, at 5.30 p.m; Tuesday, January 4, Bethesda. at82 words
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Article28 1938-01-01 3 Pete Desjardins, the American springboard diver, was indisposed yesterday and the exhibition he was to have given at the Singapore Swimming Club yes terday was cancelled.28 words
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Article114 1938-01-01 3 HAD COUNTERFEIT COINS Arrested after a police raid on Thursday afternoon on a house m Hillside Drive, a 35-years-old Teochiu woman, Tan Hong Neo, appeared m the Second Singapore Police Court, yesterday, on a charge of having m her possession current King's coins, believed to be counterfeit, and knowing that114 words
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Article187 1938-01-01 3 The first wedding m Singapore of officers of the Salvation Army took place yesterday morning at the Army's headquarters, Killiney Road. Brigadier H. A. Lord officiating. Captain Frank Bainbridge. son of Mr. Bainbridge and the late Mrs. Bainbridge. of Goole. York, and reliev- ing officer of the Singapore187 words
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Article, Illustration160 1938-01-01 3 WiMam Henry Dormer, whitehaired Pennsylvania steel magnate, who arrived m Singapore from Europe yesterday aboard the North German Lloyd liner Potsdam, ten years ago gave %2fi00,000 U.S. as an endowment to establish the International Cancer Research Foundation. Mr. Dormer, who is still president of the160 words
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Article, Illustration53 1938-01-01 3 picture. THIS PYTHON was caught m Raffles Plate at fear o'clock yesterday morninp by Corporal Ismail bin Abu Bakar front), who held it by the head, and Police Constable I.onit (left), who clung to its_Uil tn nrevent it curline round the body of hLs superiorFree Press - 53 words
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Article94 1938-01-01 3 i, on d«m. Dec. 30 FJ pursuance of the undertaking given toy the Chancellor of the Exchequer »Sir John Simon* m the Housr of Commons recently, the Treasury announces that the gold held by the Exchange Equalisation Account on Sept. 30 was 39,854.000 fine ounces and94 words
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Article26 1938-01-01 3 The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the appeal of Chop Heng Joe Heng against a judgment for $7Gt awarded to Chop Foo Hing Long26 words
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Article219 1938-01-01 3 Police early morning "arrested" a seven foot python m iront oi the Mercantile Bank. Singapore As it crawled into a drain one constable grabbed it near the head and another held its tail and without a warrant it was carried to the Telok Aver police219 words
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Article150 1938-01-01 3 Premier's New Year Message WTo Britain London. Dec. 30 REVIEWING the achievement* of the past year m the domestic field, m a New Year message to tlic journal Home and Empire, Hu Prime Minister (Mr. Neville hamuTlatn), says that national recovery has developed into national prosperityBritish Wireless - 150 words
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Advertisement379 1938-01-01 3 HEARTBURN M.mv pe<jple wfter from this distrwuriM lor.iJition without realising that it is •> form of indigestion produced by the decomposition o\ indigestible food retained m the stomach. An occasional dose at MavU>n RranJ stomach Pow.ler m water crev.nt> the retention of indigestible food m the intestines Apart from the379 words
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Advertisement30 1938-01-01 3 K. P. M. LINE < Incorporated m H;/'and' i On leave? Travel home via South Africa FIRST CLASS FROM UK3/-/-FOR DETAILED INFORMATION APPLY K. P. M. LINE 1, FINLAYSON GREEN, SINGAPORE.30 words
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Article419 1938-01-01 4 FRONTIER GALLANTRY HONOURS. Further recognition of gallant and distinguished services m the Waziristan operatic Iron Jan 17. 1937. to Sepi 15 mm beta iiimwiftil fen the London Qm I Pnn^p :.j»a ie*urds are C.B-Coi.n.i iMHpan I *Mm~i v.thur Joseph Tnoma- Parian ur, n oa fc cmlanding Royul ArtUin> C.I.X. Octant419 words
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Article, Illustration4539 1938-01-01 4 January Secret Arrival Of Native RegliHcnt GOVERNOR passes Municipal Budget but not President's house. Arrival m Singapore of Mr. Sasiri, leader of Indian Labour ci puta i>n on inquiry with lab >ur condlUcns. Mr. Wan* Chins Wei, ex -Premier and Foreign Minister of China4,539 words
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Advertisement209 1938-01-01 4 HEADACHE AFTER HEADACHE. Now She's Free From Them. A woman writes I would like everyone who sulfe»-s from headache.to try Kruschen SpIU Before taking Kruschen I was seldom free from a headache But since I have been taking it regular \v I .iave hardly hau a headajh<\ fK «v!:ich I209 words
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Advertisement37 1938-01-01 4 A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERY PATRON TAKING THE QPPORTUNITY, WE HEARTILY THANK FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT PATRONAGE IN THE PAST. AND ASSURE YOU OUR BEST SERVICES AS EVER. BABA CO., LTD. MIDDLE ROAD. SINGAPORE PHONE 2115.37 words
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Advertisement23 1938-01-01 5 <ZMk Mwsalfiski SCOTCH APB 2 When looking for GIFTS Choose an everlasting one From U. S. de SUVA Manufacturing Jeweller 106. Orchard Road.23 words
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Advertisement252 1938-01-01 5 Change ILL health x *T HEADACHES < C^f*£k INSOWIU \3t T^\Y 'NERVES* AX) W WWOEBTIOH hflfffS* (h$V/\ PAINS X f DEPRESSION,, I I^l jT-t \V I I FEELING J I to GOOD health If your life is made miserable by sufiering if >g^nu^ Yoilt you can't sleep at night— if252 words
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Article, Illustration203 1938-01-01 6 Floodlit City Prominent Visitors To Malaya GENERAL BOOTH IN A RICKSHA Mr. Sastri's Mission Opening Of Singapore Airport Internal Airways Service HFmSPmSS. !f *X N V" lM tSfir nhtF md IWii vitn th^iTntle daughters and other members of the Koyal ra.n.lv on the203 words
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Advertisement66 1938-01-01 6 J Our Delivery SyBten) t> fo;^^ dellver «a. e T rnir c i enahi<« thus I 9 c<^^ CUSt merS l °^ve these j Hi, c ccc °nd d e ii ve CWSwtPK. tit I delivers cv cry dp I v ery ledvoe at Hoii^^^r dB> eyB a i °^ell66 words
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Article, Illustration531 1938-01-01 7 HOW SINGAPORE WELCOMED 1938 BIG NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS JOYOUS SCENES IN HOTELS "A HAPPY NEW YEAR This expression of good wishes was said thousands of times from one minute past twelve this morning when nearly half the population of Singapore rapturously welcomed m the new year of Nineteen Hundred and531 words
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Article47 1938-01-01 7 A fine ol $20. m default 20 days' simple imprisonment, was imposed on a Chinese lorry driver. Nr Chew, who was convicted on a charge of having driven a motor lorry m a rash manner. by Mr. Barrett, m the Fourth Police Court.47 words
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Article30 1938-01-01 7 London. Dee. 31. The total intake of recruits for the Regular Army last week was 265. an increase of 79 over the same week last year. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 30 words
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174 1938-01-01 7 Distinction For Mr. Prithvi Chand HONORARY A.S.P. FIRST ASIATIC A DISTINCTION unprecedented m Malayan police history has been accorded Rai Bahadur Mehta Prithvi Chand. Chief Inspector of the Straits Settlements Police, who has been granted an honorary Assistant Superintendentship by the Governor. Rai Bahadur Chand is the first Asiatic officer174 words
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Article87 1938-01-01 7 New York, Dec. 31. In a statement detailing the handicap under which the oil industry m Mexico would have to operate following the Mexican Labour Board's latest awards to workers. Mr. W. S. Farish, president of the Standard Oil (New Jersey), said the existingReuter - 87 words
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424 1938-01-01 7 IN old Singapore resident m the person of Mrs. Helen Augusta Padday. passed away suddenly at her residence. 64 Meyer Rnad. yesterday from heart failure. Mrs. Padday came to Singapore about 40 years ago and is survived by one son and three daughters with whom424 words
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Article33 1938-01-01 7 London, Dec. 31. Agricultural returns for England and Wales for 1937 show an Increase m ttie area under wheat to 1731.633 acres from 1.704 469 l^st year. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 33 words
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267 1938-01-01 7 Publication Of Japanese Note London, Dei*. 31. "*"PHERE is nothing unexpected* about the Japanese reply." say^ The Times. "Immediately the Not* was handed to the British Ambassador, and before It was m the hands of the Gov ernment. the Japanese news services mado p iblic267 words
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Article42 1938-01-01 7 Amsterdam, Dec. 28. ISerdang Plantation Company (rub ber and tobacco) of Amsterdam, has received an offer from the Netherlands Trading Society to purchase its shares. The offer Is Pis. 900 cash per share of Fls. 1,000. It holds good until Jan. 1542 words
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Advertisement126 1938-01-01 7 Insist r>D a coiffure i^^i^ that reflects your MP9 personality K*^^^|K See chat you set FIGARO > European Ladies Hay V I A Dressers with experts m attendance. 93. Bra* Basah Kd and Rallies Hotel Phone 2868 The VOICE of the Famous Boy Star. BOBBY BREEN JHSRfc (RKl^r^^^^. Rainbow on126 words
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Advertisement415 1938-01-01 7 Messrs AMALGAMATED THEATRES LTD. wish all their PATRONS and FRIENDS A HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. LAST 7 CHAPTERS better than -bonnie scot- 3.15 6.15 9.15 PAVILION OF REPUBLICS THRILLING LAND r A TfTZ pini n one or the latest I ni MMr 9 I \J L. t^ m tions415 words
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649 1938-01-01 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1938. The New Year IT is recorded that the ancients x believed that only good words should be spoken on New Year's Day. because all things are wrapped up m their beginnings and January 1 should be the beginning of future good. Admirable649 words
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1192 1938-01-01 8 A Chiang Kai Shek Biography. fjHIANG KAI SHEK. An Authorised Biography by Hollington K. Tong. China Publishing Co.. Shanghai. Kelly and Walsh, Hong Kong. Two vols. $18 (Hong Kong). IF Chinese sometimes wonder today what is to be the future of their country, they1,192 words
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205 1938-01-01 8 Macgregor Public Benefactor No. 1 (To the tune of Hymn No. 370 A.M.) Paternal Mac, thou by whose scheme "Your obedient servant" skims the cream. Rubber continues m a mess. Bled white by Duty and by Cess. Praise thee, MacGregor! Tis thy rule. Heaven Born Brats must go to school!205 words
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Advertisement145 1938-01-01 8 I iR» V^'V .^^B MM M Mr C AL D B E C K^S BY SPECIAL B^VW TO H. M THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM ESTD SBm ENGAGEMENT ETERNITY RINGS. Choose Carefulb The DIAMOND RINGS You would be proud of years from today and carefully choose Its maker. Every DE145 words
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Advertisement56 1938-01-01 8 HENRY FORD DENIES the rumour that he will retire to a peaceful country cottage. Thanks to his efforts there isn't any such place. Motorists should preserve their peace of mind by covering their cars with Comprehensive Policies. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE b LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD 'Incorporated In Great Britain) HONG56 words
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Miscellaneous16 1938-01-01 8 'THE BABES IN THE WOOD.* The F. M. S. Road Traffic Enactment Comes Into Force Today16 words
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Article, Illustration762 1938-01-01 9 One Man Suggests Firing A Gun WATCHES NO GOOD, SAYS ANOTHER PLOCKS, electricity supply mains, legal expenses and acoustics were some of the subjects which received prolonged attention from the Municipal Commissioners at their meeting yesterday. But the subject of public clocks or762 words
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87 1938-01-01 9 First Malay To Get A Licence In Penang (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 31. A 25-year-old Malay. Mohamed Km Hamzah, groundsman at the Penan; Flying Club is the first Malay m Penacng to obtain his A flying licence. Son of a planter. Mohamed was educated at the Penang Free87 words
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Article101 1938-01-01 9 YOU PAY IF HOME BOMBED IF your home is bombed or otherwise d imaged through enemy action you be under a legal obligation to pay tor the necessary repairs. that is unless you are insured against war risks Such insurance is now unobtainable. This fart has prompted the London Chamber101 words
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Article141 1938-01-01 9 Chinese Woman Informs The Police •From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 31. Pleading guilty to a charge of theft of tuo bags of clean tin ore weighing 100 katties and valued at $60, two Chinese. Yap Yin and Lew You. were today sentenced to141 words
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Article, Illustration21 1938-01-01 9 .Mrs <i. Nimsan?, a French traveller, who arrived m Singapore yesterda> h\ the Potsdam on her way to Saigon Free PressFree Press - 21 words
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Article191 1938-01-01 9 Jaga Kreta' s $25 Joy Ride (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 31. Jaffar's joy ride cost him $25 when j he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of half a gallon of petrel and was fined $25 this morning m the first magis- j trate's court, by191 words
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Article114 1938-01-01 9 The Vicar of Kexby-with-Wilber-foss, England, the Rev. H. T. Leigh, who has stated that he saw the ghost of a young man m the vicarage grounds adjoining the churchyard, now states that he has also witnessed the apparition of a woman m black. In both cases,114 words
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Article27 1938-01-01 9 It was announced m the Government Gazette last night that it has been decided not to close the office established at Penang for the registration of companies.27 words
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Article466 1938-01-01 9 AT meetings held on Dec. 12 and 24. i Singapore Municipal Committees i agreed that, where no financial com- i mitment had yet been incurred, elec- j trlcity supply mains or sub-mains j should, on application, be laid free provlded the estimated percentage return j on466 words
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Article308 1938-01-01 9 The Commissioners yesterday paid a Tribute to the services of Mr. John Laycock whose term of office has ended. Mr. Griffith-Jones said that Mr. Laycock was an extremely able worker. Any suggestion tftoat he put forward was one that was worthy of consideration and discussion. He308 words
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363 1938-01-01 9 Gordon Highlander's Death By Misa dventure THE Coroner, Mr. Porter, yesterday found that t Sergeant John Patrick Donovan, 31, of the Gordon Highlanders, met death by misadventure. rvONOVAN. he said, unable to find his bunk, probably because of the amount of alcohol consumed, fell over the verandah from the top363 words
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Article156 1938-01-01 9 'From Our Own Correspondent) Ipjfti Dec 31. I\ISCUSSIfIG his article criticising the conditions of employment of some Europeans m Malaya, which has received widespread prominence, the Rev. Allan Easton told me today I was primarily driven to say wh^t I did by the knowledge that many156 words
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Article47 1938-01-01 9 New rules under the Quarantine and Prevention ol Diseases Ordinance were published In the Government Gazette last night The rules provide for stringent precautions to prevent plague, cholera, yellow fever, typhus small pox and other diseases being spread to Malaya from infected ports overseas47 words
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25 1938-01-01 9 Sir Shenton Thomas* and Lady Thomas visited the Pavilion Cinema last night to see The Life of Exnlle Zola25 words
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Advertisement24 1938-01-01 9 PHONE 4906 We Wish all our Patrons a Happy Prosperous New Year TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER $2/A La Carte also available BOOK YOUR TABLE EARLY24 words
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Advertisement105 1938-01-01 9 THE "NATIONAL" 4fik ICE CUBE |4 CRUSHER \J CRUSHES. CHIPS. GRINDS ALL SIZES ICE CUBES FOR jjfjj fL^*^ COLD CUTS. FRUITS. HSSI B^S^ f COCKTAILS. HIGH-I3AI LS Does away with that unhygienic habit of the boy —an old towel and a hammer! Saves Ice Saves Time Body heavy white brass105 words
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492 1938-01-01 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 31 Share of £1 denomination unless Latest Quotations Previously New York prices quoted In US The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp doty are not Included. otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c. 1944-64.... 114*492 words
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Article193 1938-01-01 10 Dec. 28. 29. 30. American Can Com. 69 3 4 69 70V2 American Telephone and Telegraph 144» 2 143% ***** Atcheson Railroad 34 37 3 4 37 Chesaptak 33 4 33 33 3 4 Oupont 108>2 1H 3 4 111% Fir-stonr 19" 8 18% 19 MR| Flprtrir193 words
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95 1938-01-01 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT Dec. 31, 12 o'clock noon Latest Cable: London spot sheet 7d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet US. cents 14i/o per lb Buyers Sellers No. IX.RJSS. m cases (P.OB. December) 23V 8 23 516 Good FAQ. m bales FOB. December) 22 595 words
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Article61 1938-01-01 10 Dec. 31 Oambier T.T. 8.00 White Cube 15.50 Hamburg Cube 15.50 White Muntok Pepper 13.75 Black Pepper 8.25 Copra, mixed $4.45 Copra, sundried $4.75 Small Flake Tapioca 3.75 Rice. Saigon Al «l«3 Rice. Siam. W.C No. 1 $158 Rice. Slam. W.C. No. 2 $153 Rice. Slam, W.C.61 words
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Article165 1938-01-01 10 From London 5.30 p. m. Dec. 31 STOCKS: London 34,929 tons 4 Liverpool 21,086 tons COPRA: Straits S.D. Rotterdam: £14. Previously: £14. PEPPER White Muntok: m bond: 3%d. Previously: 3%d. White Muntok: February: 3 3/4 d. Previously: 3%d. Lampong black: m bond: 2y 2d. Previously: 2V 2d.165 words
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Article67 1938-01-01 10 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Dull Spot: £181 17s. 6d. Previously: £183 15s. Three months: £181 17s. 6d Previously: £183 7s. 6d. NEW IORR TIN. 41.00 Previously: 41.37 COPPER: Settlement: £39 10s. Previously: £39 ss. GOLD: Yesterday: £6 19s. 6d. Previously: £6 19s. 6d SILVER: Spot: 1967 words
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Article70 1938-01-01 10 London Closing Quotations Dec. 31 Method of Parity before Latest PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate viously Park Franc to 121.1 14 r ,P/ 4 147 5116 New York to 4.88 4.99 1316 4.99% Amsterdam Guilders to 8.97*4 9.88y 8 9.88 4 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3d. Is.70 words
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Article180 1938-01-01 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Dec. 31. SELLING London T.T. demand 2j4 1|32 London, demand 2|4 1|32 London 4 months' sight 2|4 1 1 16 Lyons, demand 1720 Switzerland, demand 251 Hamburg, demand 142 New York, demand 58 7116 Montreal, demand 58% Batavia. demand ***** Samarang, demand 104V 2180 words
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Article201 1938-01-01 10 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY With markets closing at 1 o'clock today until Monday morning. a holiday atmosphere prevailed m all sections and practically no business was transacted, but the tone was steady. MINING. Tin at midday was up $1/2 at201 words
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1290 1938-01-01 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co.'s List From Exchange Telegraph Co. CLOSING QUOTATIONS FRIDAY, DEC. 31, 1937: 1 P.M. Bayers Seller* Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 4Vid 4s lOVfed Asam Kumbang 32s 34s Austral Malay Ms 55s Ayer Hitam (ss) 25s 27s Ayer Weng ($1) -77^ 82 V/ Bangrtn1,290 words
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Advertisement66 1938-01-01 10 S. E. Levy Co. Shanghai. Hongkong. Manila. Singapore. Investment Bankers and Broken m Securities aJid Cnmmndttin Daily Foreign Market Cables and Quotation Service. MEMBERS. NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE. COMMODITY EXCHANGE, INC. NEW YORK COFFEE SUGAR EXCHANGE. CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE. CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGE. SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE. HONGKONG SHARE BROKERS' ASS.66 words
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1810 1938-01-01 11 LONDON SUPPORT FOR TIN BUFFER POOL "ESSENTIAL TO PRICE CONTROL" Short-Term P respects Not Encouraging (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 23. HESPITE the prospective severe cut m production, Tin u\> receiving very half-hearted support on the London Metal Exchange these days. Genuine consumer-buying H poor, speculation is at a1,810 words
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Article, Illustration32 1938-01-01 11 Picture CLAPHAM AND DWYER, the well-known British comedians, m a BBC studio during a cabaret production. They will contribute to the programmes from Daventry during the next broadcast of 'Music Hall.'- BBCBBC - 32 words
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Article197 1938-01-01 11 Lawyers Work On Guns Now Paris, Dec. 24. KIUMBERS of unemployed French lawyers, writers and other pro fessional men have become skilled turn ?rs and fitters, especially m armament factories. This is revealed m a report issued M the Ministry of Labour on measures taken against unemployment. Thousands of unemployed197 words
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Article42 1938-01-01 11 Raw rubber imported into Canada m September amounted to 5 367.536 pounds, of which 3,333.191 came direct from the Straits Settlements, 1.207.324 from the United 645,435 from Ceylon, 181,361 from the Netherlands Indies and 225 from British India.42 words
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Article88 1938-01-01 11 DURING the last week of the year, interrupted by holidays, there has been little doing on the rubber market, state Messrs. Guthrie Co., m their weekly report issued yesterday. The new set-back m America has caused a further recession m rubbed prices, but some recovery was88 words
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475 1938-01-01 11 QTATISTICS appearing m the *J December issue of the International Tin Research and Development Council's Bulletin, published by the Hague Statistical Office, show an increase of 13 1 2 per cent. (21,000 tons) m world consumption of tin, from 159,065 tons475 words
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Article31 1938-01-01 11 A European. J. F. Roncon. was fined $3 by the Fourth Court Magistrate yesterday, for having driven a car with two passengers seated besidp him on I Oct. 1431 words
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Article21 1938-01-01 11 Mr. P. J Sproule. who has been m I Hospital for a week is back m residence at Goodwood Park Hotel.21 words
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Article127 1938-01-01 11 Saving Raw Muter iaLs Berlin. IX-i-. 24 Germany's growing lack ot raw materials is Mfltctai m ordtr.s r«*cently issued by various publu- authorities The Minister of Education has prescribed that children during their first two years at school must us< slates instead of exercise books127 words
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Advertisement373 1938-01-01 11 OVERSEA CHINESE lAIKIII CORPOMTIOI, LIU, CHINA BUU.WNC. CHIJiIA MRttl. SINGAPORE. F>or the SATE CUSTODY OF YOUR /ALUABL^S, there are In uui vault* PRIVATE SAFE BOXES for Mr* at moderate rate* Hirers i r ieuujHvt-a iioia i'»c itt-yi .nd Jilly tftry Cat. have aCCc^ Iw tlitaf afr ooxes, so that HAFETY373 words
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Miscellaneous359 1938-01-01 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR TODAY SINGAPORE p.m. 12.45 Light orchestral concert, played by Reller's Famous Hungarian Band, dir ected by C Reller Relay from the Ade 1 phi Hotel. 2.00 Interval 6.00 Cantonese music t 6.40 Children's programme (Chinese). 7.00 Victor Celeste TTio "Farniente." <C. Cvi» Andante Meldi que." (Dane la).359 words
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Article58 1938-01-01 12 The United States liner Leviathan, 48,900 tons, which is to be broken up m Great Britain, will sail from New York on Feb. 1. She is already taking m oil for the passage. British engineers employed by Metal Industries, which purchased the ship have been working on58 words
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Article, Illustration613 1938-01-01 12 Solidarity Of The British Owners MORE than 15 countries, representative of practically the whole of the tramp shipping of the world, have agreed to co-operate with the British owners m the maintenance of the plan for the regulation of freight rates, which has been m613 words
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Article, Illustration24 1938-01-01 12 A JAPANESE bomb expert, wearing gas mask and rubber gloves, examining: Chinese bombs which did not explode when they fell m the Shanghai area.24 words
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Advertisement512 1938-01-01 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. V < Incorporated In F.M.8.) TFMPnONT: FVdfßt 5433— PlMaf* &Ul. LLOYDS AGENTS. MOOKING AOFNTS FOR FSDKRATFD MALAY BTATM EAILWATf ROTAL STATE RAILWAYS OF HAM. CANADIAN PACIIIC SYtAVEL SYSTEM r incorporated m Eaglanrt) THE "EMPRESS" ROITE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EIVIPRESS to *?ANCOrVKR— ACROSS CANADA512 words
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Advertisement72 1938-01-01 12 M.S. AFRIKA. Arrived Dec. 25, 1937. Consignees of cargo per the abov? motorship from Europe are hereby notified that a general survey of all 1 cargo landed In a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 13 at 9 a.m. t Bonded "D" at 2 pjn. and Matches Store72 words
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Advertisement481 1938-01-01 12 BIBBY LINE [LONDON ADDRESS--22, PALL MALL. LONDON. S.W. 1] Mall Passenger VesseLs botww»n RANGOON, COLOMBO. PORT SUDAN MARSEILLKS. PI.YMOI I H AND LONDON with through ccwinection :rom Singapore and Peanng. HOMEWARD SAIMM.K Leave i^ v RaopHfll Colnrnl,.. aW CHESHIRE Jan 13 Jan ><* yOR.y»HIRE Jut) tl FHj 2 DERBYSHIRE Peb481 words
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Miscellaneous594 1938-01-01 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.45 am. Swettenham, Tatping and Telok Angon; Weekdays* 7 P.m. IkoU Bsm Kuala Krai Thursday and Friday* 7.45 a.m. Sundays 7 pm Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Weekdays* 1AI a.m. and Sundays 7 pjn Malacca. Batu594 words
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Miscellaneous181 1938-01-01 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following ships alongside th« wharves or expected to arrive: East Wharf Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1: Ryuun Maru 20. j Main Wharf Entrance Gate 2; Exit S: Chitral. Bulan 18; Benwyvis 16; Glenogle 14; Radnorshire 8; Centaur 6 Empire Dock Entrance Gate 2; Exit I: City of181 words
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Advertisement458 1938-01-01 13 BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES < INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS Due Dae I on n age Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1938. 1938 CHITRAL 15.000 In Port c ♦BHUTAN 6.100 Mar. 12 I'SGMALJ 6.800 Jan. 14 BEHAR 6 000 Mar. 21 CARTHAGE 15.000 Jan 14 RAWALPINDI458 words
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Advertisement492 1938-01-01 13 i lncorporated m Straits Settlements.) wr^^\Eß ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England.) FOR UNITED KINGCOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer ">«• Saili CITY OP CHRISTCHURCH Havre, London, R'dam, H'burg, Glasgow In Port Jan. 2 CITY OP SINGAPORE, HaVTe. Ijondon. R'dam, H'burg, Glasgow Jaji 30 Feb.492 words
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Advertisement828 1938-01-01 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG PHONE 5154 (7 Lines; REPRESENTING. SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ovean Ihe Hua Khl^w Steamsh'p Co. <1932 i LM Steam Ship to, Ltd, and China MMtOl i-mand White SUr L 44. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) Ab* dr*n X i ommon wraith l.mr The Straits Steamship828 words
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Advertisement670 1938-01-01 14 K. P. M. TOBELO— Saturday. Jan. 1, Belawan-Dell. VAN KIEBEECK -Saturday. Jan. 1, Rhio 'passengers and mails only). Padang-Bay passengers and mails only), Ampenan (passengers ana mails only). Boeleleng and mails only), and Sourabata. TOBOALI- -Saturday, Jan. I. Selat-Pandjang. Koedap. Tampoetih, Tamp;i'. -Tinggi, Bengkaiis and Bagan Si-Api-Api. TOHITI Saturday, Jan.670 words
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Advertisement632 1938-01-01 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE CJbid AMERICAN MAIL LINE I \^V-r?4/7^^ I aaw* aa^ iw ri^aa TO KCROPE. FBOfll SCTCUPOffIOI AND PRNANO nA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, FOBT fOflX AJAXA2U3BEA, BAFLBS. GSNOA, MABSKfLUES AND NKW TOBJL An iroi Laawa Lflswaa AfffW>__ S*pore. S*pane. Paaaaaa, T#^B» Am VWBU2KI Jtaji. 0 Jan. 11 Jao. 19 Feb.632 words
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Advertisement569 1938-01-01 14 O.S.K. LINE WCOB AFRICA AND SOUTH A3HBJCA iSanfc* Mvi Bnanoft Aiim via QnHnfto, Duit»u Jo.. t Cbpo TYjwh, Hko da Jaoetox Otam Nod fAiteona Mara Buenos Aires via Colombo, Mombasa. Jan Zanzibar. Dar-es-SaLaam, Beira, Leu renco Marques, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and. Cape Town. Victoria Mara Cape Town, via Mombasa, Zanzibar569 words
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Article128 1938-01-01 15 No Break BLUESHIRTS STEAL SILENTLY AWAY London, Dec. 31. OFFICIAL quarters m London categorically deny rumours that British troops are being moved from Palestine to Egypt during the political crisis. A Cairo message states that Alexandria and the 'provinces are calm following the change of Government. OrganisedReuter - 128 words
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Article34 1938-01-01 15 Newspapers Closed Down Bucharest, Dec. 31. The Rumanian Government's official paper announces that otter newspapers are to be closed down. The Uovermnont takwi over Uus distribution and sale of all tofc^cco.- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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2273 1938-01-01 15 The Sino- Japanese War Was World's Greatest January Marriage Of Princess Juliana DEATH of Martin Johnston, toremost cinematograph explorer and naturalist, from injuries received m a 'plane crash. Hlrota cabinet resigns m Tokio. Suspension of all manufacturing operations by Goodrich rubber company affects 2.000 workers.2,273 words
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Advertisement172 1938-01-01 15 Q»| What precautions arej 1 best against Couahs I I of the Elderiy V answer HIB^E Those who have the care of the Angier's i> unequalled for bronaged and feeble can confidently rely chitis. and for coughs and chronic on Angier's Kmulsion to afford catarrhal dbctftm |MH%; adequate protection against172 words
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Miscellaneous1109 1938-01-01 15 Church Services ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 4.45 p.m. Boys' Brigade Bible Glass (Ist. Co.). Christmas 11 53 P- m Church Devotional meet- ing. Sun 8 :so am Holy Communion JJi? P m> Induction service of new 7.30 a.m. Matins. Deacons. a.OO am Choral Eucharist. Mnn cheT: "f- T OS 100 101,109 words
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384 1938-01-01 16 CRICKET CLUB AND R.A.F. DRAW 3 -ALL Good Rugger Under Bad Conditions DAD ground conditions, prevented what might have been a D really good rugger match on the Padang yesterday, when the S.C'.C. drew three points all with the R.A.*. Splashing m the mud. and apparent ly thoroughly enjoying it384 words
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Article204 1938-01-01 16 Chinese Win Battle At Chuchow Hankow. Dec. 31. A REPORT from the Chinese headquarters at Hsuchow. an Important railway junction south of Tslnan, capital of Shantung, states that Chinese force* operating m the southern portidn of the Tientsin- Pukow line recaptured most of the position* around the town of Chucliow,204 words
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Article324 1938-01-01 16 The North Station m ShanghaiChina's Alcazar— fell on Oct. 27 to Japanese bluejackets following a dawn steam-roller attack from the northern section of the International Settlement. Japan's refusal to attend the NinePower Conference is seen as making most difficult, if not impossible. President Roosevelt's avowed aim of having the324 words
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346 1938-01-01 16 Full Programme For Home Football Leagues HOLIDAY fixtures m the English and Scottish Leagues are given below. English League matches will be played today but the Scottish programme will be carried out today and on Monday. Today DIVISION I. Arsenal vs. Everton. Birmingham vs. Stoke. Blackpool vs. Huddersfteld. Brentford vs.346 words
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Article56 1938-01-01 16 Calcutta Dec. 31 In the third unofficial Test AllIndia made runs for 313/5 wickets against Tennyson's XI Mushta Qali hit up 101 m 210 minutes, hittin? six fours. Atnar Nath made 102 not out m 150 minutes, using si/ din? drives and square-cuts and hittingReuter - 56 words
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Article389 1938-01-01 16 DULERS of the Federated Malay States were cheered m the House of Commons, when the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore. announced the gift of two squadrons of service aircraft to the Imperial Government. Civil war and replacement of the French republican government by389 words
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Article, Illustration24 1938-01-01 16 picture. Malays making preparations for the annual sea sports which will _take place today. These Kolehs carry sills as long as themselves. Free PressFree Press - 24 words
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712 1938-01-01 16 Change In Prize-Fighting Government DISSATISFACTION with the methods of the British Boxing Board of Control, and with some of its recent decisions, has induced a number of peopl» closely identified with boxing m this country to formulate a scheme which may mean a complete change m712 words
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Article52 1938-01-01 16 CCRATCHINGS and order of running for today's races at Penang are: RACE 1— Gallant Maggie. Honey Girl 2— Success, Zigrgie. 3— Fair Betty 4.— Horses Class I Div "ft" MUe. .V_ Wait -and- Set G.— Horses Class I. Div. 1. 5*2 furs. Saladin. B.— Scribble, Captain Ball. Swift52 words
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Article67 1938-01-01 16 The to! lowing have accepted to piay tor SCC Ist XI vs SS Police on Monday. Jan 3. 1838 at Depot J B. Purrier. C P Liston. Lt A T Hingston. J. E D. Graham. Lt. I L E MacMillan E \V Reeve. G Williams Lt J. R.67 words
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Article26 1938-01-01 16 The hockey match between th« S.C.C. and the RA.MC. which was to have been played on the Padang yesterday, was cancelled owing to rain26 words
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Article51 1938-01-01 16 Th° hockey match, between the Clerical Union and the H M S Minesweepers, to have been played on the rormer's ground, yesterday, was cancelled owing to rain Gunong Pulai Recreation Club defeated the Midland Football Team by eight goals to nil before a fair crowd at Pontian on51 words
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324 1938-01-01 16 £HANGES are made m the outside* of the Army Rugby XV chosen to meet Selangor m the Anal of the Malaya Tup competition at Kuala Lumpur or. Saturday, Jan. 15. Findlay-Shirras. who was unavailable for the gam» against Singapore; has recovered and will be324 words
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Advertisement73 1938-01-01 16 WHCRE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIF AYS 1 Vtk^J >mL YOUR CHOICE CANNOT BE DIFFICULT t H fc W FLY TO BALI WITH THE KNILM M WITHIN ONE WEEK TO BALI AND BACK *"m.^^^^^J WITH THREE FULL DAYS STAY AT THIS WONDERFUL ISLAND AMPLE TIME FOR SIGHT SEEINCi A fej^ IN73 words
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