The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 July 1938
1938-07-28
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Title Section18 1938-07-28 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15.533 ESTD. 1833 TlllßSnw, .11 LV ?8. 19.;8 10 CKNTt18 words
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Article, Illustration150 1938-07-28 1 COUNTER ADVANCE BY REPUBLICANS Nationalists Are Falling Back fiDE TURNS IN SPANISH WAR BARCELONA, JULY 11 t:k MONTHS OF DEFEAT, SCOW RETREAT AND LOSS OF ONE PROVINCE AFTER ANOTHER E TIDE OF THE SPANISH WAR HAS AT PRESFNT RXEDIN FAVOUR OK THE REPUBLICAN FORCES. successful crossing of points near the150 words
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Article47 1938-07-28 1 Kisumu (Kfiua). July 27. A FREIGHT plane of ihf Ata- lanta class crashed early this. morning six miles north of here. The machine caught fire and Jhe crew, consisting of Captain Johnstone and First Officer Ray, and two otheis were killed. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article33 1938-07-28 1 cause Iondt J«ij si Jf iwtfatr development! eommu nlcat|on nt h^ decided to commit >th functions jommijaioners to •d South Africa h ebe f:^tant Under dominions Office, ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article43 1938-07-28 1 London, July 17. jy|tt. JUSTICE BENNETT today gave judgment for 10,613 m favour of Haile Selassie, ex-Emperor of Abyssinia, against Cable and Wireless Ltd. The action, first brought some months ago, concerned cable traffic durinir the Abyssinian war.- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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141 1938-07-28 1 Berlin Liked Chamberlain 's Speech London. July 27. TIIK speech by the Prime Minister. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, m the Commons, yesterday, has. according to Renter, made a very good impression m Berlin. German n^wsnap«r.^ stress tiir rererence ti An^lo-German relations I and Germany's contribution to peace In signing the Anglo-German141 words
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Article101 1938-07-28 1 OPTIMISM OVER U.S.A. TRADE TALKS London, July .17. FOLLOWING Mr. Neville Chamberlain's statement In the Commons yesterday on the trade discussions between Great Britain and the United States, there has been a revival of optimism m Parliamentary circles as to the outcome. It is understood that the Domnions aro being101 words
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Article172 1938-07-28 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. July 27. WORLD production of tin la June, 1933. was the lowest foi three year. c according to The Hague Statistical Bureau of tfc3 International Tin Committee The apparent world consumption ol tin for January-May. 1938 and 1937, i? estimated172 words
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Article375 1938-07-28 1 Sudeten Germans Agree rvDDD 1V Prague, July 27. LMivi^M.M, their wuknffneBB to state their case to Runcunan, the Sudeten Deutsche Party emphasises that it regards him as a mediator uho U independent of any Government. THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT YESTERDAY BY THE BRITISH375 words
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Article, Illustration42 1938-07-28 1 Tin;; is GBNUtAL LUBBKO7, former high G.P.U. official, who recently deserted from Siberia and fled to Tokio. He said there that Stulln had massacred all old revolutionists and Bolshevists uid that th- real Communiit Party no longrr existed m the Soviet Union42 words
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Article, Illustration80 1938-07-28 1 th k /i?,!i S i lIKRf O|rlU B*i»s m t'tima during the first 12 month* of are nomii ,*n a ieSe Wat Urc SIIOWU thU map Altho^ h Japanese are nominally m posses on of the sh aded areas, their grip of the country OWIHS tothe activities ferula bands even80 words
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Article253 1938-07-28 1 SOVIET IS BLAMED FOR DEADLOCK But Japan Seeks Border Adjustment Tokio, July 27. THE Japanese Foreign I Office, m a statement issued today, blames the unfavourable Soviet attitude for the deadlock, since the spring: of 1937, of the Russo-Japanese negotiations, which were begun m 1932, for the establishment of two253 words
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Article23 1938-07-28 1 Cairo, July 27. The Egyptian Government ha.s decided to provide an additional £1.000--000 (Egyptian currency for tlip air arm. ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Advertisement54 1938-07-28 1 [IGIA TEA ihr freshne»s I fragrance o\ the |a la.van gardens >t i 0 your home j^j^v lt^ lteiw ***;»Twr»»4 v**~^-^ >*^% "»a'»ya-s Premier H^T CS CHE 3T TONIGHT Ol "NE R AL CONCZST 8.15 P.M. TO 915 PM R M TO MIDNIGHT AIAX MALINI I*- --M v D UO54 words
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Advertisement96 1938-07-28 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW fg^ HOTEL j IDEAL 3EA3IDE RESORT Ij ONE OF SINGAPORE'S RECOGNISED BEAUTY SPOTS KFACHFD IN 10 MINUTES FROM ANYWHERE IN TOWN FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE BnULOri POPULAR HUNGARIAN B\M» ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY ADJA SARASKII h OLINISTE96 words
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958 1938-07-28 2 ONLY FOUR OF 18 PERSONS HELD ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE ESPIONAGE AGENTS OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVES- TIGATION ("G-MEN") AND FEDERAL PROSECUTORS CONTINUE TO PREPARE THE COMPLEX DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE WHICH WILL BE USED AT THE TRIAL, SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK, OF FOUR958 words
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Article188 1938-07-28 2 LoR-.lr.it. July c Questions a (Tec-tins: China were raised m the foreign affairs debate m the Lords when Lord SncH asked whether the Government's decisions m respect of the proposed Chinese loan were final or whether they might be reconsidered or whether any alternative help, such as expansion188 words
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Article, Illustration57 1938-07-28 2 4 BIG force of Tamil coolies is cl icork cleaning the mmfom chanml A running between Bukit Timah Roai ami Duncan Road Bcow is a view of the men icorkir.g along the stretch bttueen Ncnton L.rcus and Chancery Lane. The other picture shows their method cf clearing57 words
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Article146 1938-07-28 2 26th TRIP ROUND THE WORLD jVfR. and Mrs. D. F. Robertson arrived m Singapore yesterc'.ay aboard the P. and O. liner Ranpura with a party of American tourist?. This is Mr. and Mrs. Robertson's 2f>th trip around the world. 'Singapore is the worlds most beautiful city, r.exi, to I>os Angeles."146 words
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Article69 1938-07-28 2 STATISTICS issued by the Municipal Health Officer, Dr p. s Hunt r, yesterday show mat there were M new rases of typhoid repotted last compared With 38 m the previous we I There wore nine deaths frcm typhoid last week, compared with ;ight, ia the69 words
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Article110 1938-07-28 2 "Swiss Miss" At The Capitol L.iurcl and Hardy arc at their In "Swiss Miss" which opened at the Capitol last night. The picture is full o. humorous situations but th 2 music which Includes some very fine choruses Is the b?st part of the110 words
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Article82 1938-07-28 2 the decision (f tn into national Rubber Regulation Committee to postpone the announcement of the export qucta for the flnal I oi the year was m accord with the anticipation* m s pore market. Rubber cloud m BtBgAB rtay at ?C 4 r^ntv r pared h the pilct82 words
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Article48 1938-07-28 2 London, JIII3 The Colonial Secretary. Ml ooin IfacDonald told th C today that th^ Govcrnm* Q| cnUtins 23H extra Brit h Bent to PalcGtlne. H v Hdd that an m i eated that Lho bomb I I on July 25 Wai Dfl fcicturc. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article20 1938-07-28 2 London. .Jui\ Par ami nl w v adjourn on Julj and will rc-assrmblo on Nov. i ReuterReuter - 20 words
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288 1938-07-28 2 Governor Attends New Alhambra Opening A DISTINGUISHED audience. A incluciinß the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and his party, attended the opening of Malaya's first air conditioned theatre, the New Alhambra. last night. Among those present were Mrs. A. S. Small, wife of the Colonial Secretary and her party, Sir George288 words
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Article30 1938-07-28 2 Kiiii. P l.*.l|. til? Ml!,, rngntted th< > 0 Inter rcpl. 3 I matioti I hnj)' rtat U the D Opii:: I I would at. raw op: i i i30 words
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Advertisement139 1938-07-28 2 the cvenwiipsi /^^!^W 7\W MAGNOLIA* Mad- iiorn the finest dairy products. luscious truits, delicate essences rare old rum etc. Magnolia Ice Cream v;ith its variety of form, flavour and colour, can be served m many pleasant M.^noiia ice Cream is deand novel ways. A pint brick is amDl- packed with139 words
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Article, Illustration279 1938-07-28 3 BRITISH BACKWARD IN FAR EAST CANCER TREATMENT VISITING HOLL YWOOD EXPERT'S OPINION JHE British m the tar East seen, to be backward m the comparative progress m^ m cancer treatment, although tuberculo^i* 1j fcr H V V be n t 3kCn CarC <StS doubt n.ore attention will be Riven to279 words
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Article, Illustration41 1938-07-28 3 K,|!> 1 1 RIOI S MoNT.MENT appears over the grave of a Malay thief at I the K.imb.iu District of Neffri Sembilan. It Ls believed to I 'T^r '>( f'T'ii'-r I fjdanff. »r major territorial chief, of Rembau f named Dato Sayid.41 words
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403 1938-07-28 3 Convent Girl's Romance With Malay Youth •ersuaded To Change Religion Our Own Correspondent.) Pcnang\ July 27. lance of :i Malay youth, Abdul Talib, and a >ar-old Eurasian girl, Florence Pereira, was relang, when the youth appeared m court on a minor from the custody of Convent. The girl, giving evidence,403 words
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Article71 1938-07-28 3 V jdal Interest To Women. I V lay. Of E i i's V K>n to their V, is spoilt B even t ments. Two E itei 24 to M d will assist reguI '^ate suffering to an V undreamt of fa ca-es f .r u-o tablet A-iUd71 words
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Article74 1938-07-28 3 An Indian. Palayan. was fined $25 rtenrm Ult sent ™ced to one month's ooro q S lm P rison^ent by the Singa- 'J^ Police Magistrate. Mr. n££2i Ol dham. yesterday, when he w,w gUlltV t0 a Char e Of th f t Of two Koato o n74 words
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167 1938-07-28 3 QN THE GSOCNM of fraudulent misrepresentations Ernest George Mozar, ma naming -director of a firm ol advertisers, brought an action for damages against Ernest Anderson, formerly of The SporUnian m the Singapore llijjh ourt yesterday. The hearing opened before Mr lattice Home. Mr. Mark167 words
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Article90 1938-07-28 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Serwnban, July '16. ACCOHDISG to the annual report of the Br.tish Resident of Nejjri S-'mbilan. the demand for education for Malay girls m Neijri Sembilan continues to ffrow. There were six girls' schools with an enrolment of 4<;f> and the number of90 words
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Article52 1938-07-28 3 As i result of telling doan a flight or stain m a house m Albert Street, Singapore, en July 23. a Tamil Appc\samy, fractured his skull and died In hospital the same day. At an Inquiry helci by [hr Corcn -r yesterday a \cx'dir-t ci misadventure52 words
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Article49 1938-07-28 3 (From Our Own Corresponded.; i Bangkok. July 2~. Tenders are b?ing reque*t°d for the instaMaf.on of a new 100 kilcwift broadcasting unit to b? built m v northern suburb of Bangkok. It is expected that the new station \v\ 1 r>c opened inside throe yrars.49 words
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Article65 1938-07-28 3 A petition foi the reduc ion of capital In thp Singapore Investment Corporation Ltd.. was allowed by Mr. Justice Home m the Singapore High Court yesterday. Supporting the petition Mr. D. K. Walters referred the judge to the affidavits filed by the partners a^reetaf to the reduction.65 words
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Article287 1938-07-28 3 J7URTHER development m Singapore' 3 building bcom are plans for three new modern structures embodying considerable glass panelling. The buildings arc: a $100,000 motorgarage and service station lor a site near the Pavilion Theatre In Orchard Road: a $60,000 office building now under construction In Robinson Road,287 words
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Article242 1938-07-28 3 Penalised In English School (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 27. fAMIL children after bein* educated m their vernacular v.ere penalised on entering an English school by being compelled to start from the primary classes, declared Mr. M. W. Navaratnam, the president of the Saraswathy Tamil School, Kuala Lumpur,242 words
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Article106 1938-07-28 3 Contented Woman's Suicide /JIVING evidence m the Singapore Coroner's Court yesterday during an inquiry into the death of a Chinese woman, the husband stated that he and his wife lived from hand to rr.outh. He had no regular employment and earned seme money by doinr; edd jobs. On returning to106 words
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Advertisement19 1938-07-28 3 Taii e your choice of lhes e two modem h R oo i c the lnth world ""in pgn19 words
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Advertisement257 1938-07-28 3 Put JOY m your Feet! fhis woman had nad corns ami <* KEn; e hi cl H 3 !5 c p k r pt cS?tin "?e«^ 77t<?n she cried Radox and alter t fovr loakings she lifted the corns ri^ht o u r letSs? C rf r Road her 'Fa*257 words
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Article, Illustration859 1938-07-28 4 Joseph Martin - There Are 28,000,000 Sheep In Britain A Vital Industry Joseph Martin By IT IS not generally known that the density of the .sheep population of Great Britain is greater than that of any other country m the world, with one exception. We are so accustomed to thinking of Great Britain859 words
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Article390 1938-07-28 4 Health Sociology pLOSER co-operation m the handling of public health problems and social questions has been foreshadowed at the summer meeting of the Health Committee of the League of Nations at Geneva The tendency to keep closely connected subjects m watertight compartments has long been a serious fault In public390 words
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493 1938-07-28 4 A London Letter DEMARKABLE figures relating to the continuous decline m tuberculosis m England and Wales were given by Mr. Walter Elliot, Minister of Health, at the annual conference of the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, held m London recently,493 words
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Advertisement147 1938-07-28 4 AMAZING f\i^ll RELIEF W^ Neuralgia Alka-Seltzer Muscular Aches oouule j r» Relief Stof* and rains P«in and Vorrects Cuute of Trouble. There's nothing like the amaring quick relief which Alka-Seltzer brings when you suffer from Gas on Stomach, Distress after eating, ami other common ailments resulting from Excess Acid m147 words
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Advertisement243 1938-07-28 4 §Thc HONEYCOiVIB ib I tells you it's the I RIPHT VITA X comb «e«urc Zi i secrets of its extra di| mouthful demands healthy .he S§r the teeth— and even- r ,e^ V] insalivated m the nrocesv y<* the honeycomb texture— ihtx > hy yo« v!! »T always insist on243 words
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1379 1938-07-28 5 Home Ownership Should Be Encouraged TO ENCOURAGE individual home ownership among the working classes m Malaya, a Building Society of Malaya, Ltd., has been formed and will shortly open business. The Society has. no intention of duplicating the work of the Singapore Improvement1,379 words
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Article44 1938-07-28 5 B urns "Cottage" For World Fair I I, ndon, Julj llrt.mßi llhi |H Mir II 1 faithfully repro- (he arrhitec- orations X lhr n.ttioiKil poets I lyrshire. M Hut .vtei the iIU retained la V (has been .1. Kind j> 1 i" ri memorial.44 words
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Article124 1938-07-28 5 I m. ut) I Ipoh, Jhlj 57. m meet- A idrew tie Ipoh B H reX passed prelim:.. B the X oi B l' paid I subB B ori H under B transB rtures B B ted by B Ipoh B tolled B r last H from124 words
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Article, Illustration64 1938-07-28 5 piK VISIT OF THE KING AND Q 1. -.,-.< to Paris put a stamp on witfi t*l° n u 1? vu W m n i hatS H re is ne b «-°»d-rimmed summer hat wun the British and French flags as decorations. The Eiffel tower, too. was64 words
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Article46 1938-07-28 5 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice m Ist Court at 11 a.m. Magistrate's Appeals:— Samsudin bin Ali vs. Rex; David Perera vs. Rex. Before Mr. Justice Home m 3rd Court at 11 a.m. S.s22, 37— Ernest George Mozar vs. Ernest Anderson. (Part heard).46 words
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Article58 1938-07-28 5 A charge of attempted robbery with knives, was explained to two Chinese m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday. They were Lan Chai Huat and Ng Lin, and the incident was alleged to have taken place at a house m Woodlands Road on Monday. Bail was opposed,58 words
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331 1938-07-28 5 Wife's Story Of Jealousy (From Our Own Correspondent) Screinban, July 26. ALLEGATIONS against her IX husband were made by Mrs. Agnes Joseph, staff nurse at Kuala Pilah Women's Hospital, m cross-examination today, when A. H. Joseph, an estate clerk of Kuala Pilah, was331 words
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Advertisement79 1938-07-28 5 SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY. lbl^ Choral and Orchestral CONCERT including Wl| l« WEDDING *EAST Co| e"dKe TaylorIn The ltoria Memorial Hall SUNDAY. August 7th.. 1938 at 9 15 p. m SOLOISTS 6U WILLIAMS. B. MUS. SZt $1, and 50 cts I^o J cSo SMOKE AS X V<-J s^, MUCH AS YOU79 words
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Advertisement62 1938-07-28 5 I Wore t better v.a»u 1 1^ W .^^JmHiliia ijv.^ i 1 i i\~ ii j^^' > ?*t'^r'^ r f t S ''^i *Jy n\ oti£ >l^ i *"k.'* "**^'m i-^V"* l^*^ *>^ r .**is u^O AVV Ji 4^^\4^ ~^\i- i i 7**a i %X. \t^t ffS^l FORD V-8 P62 words
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Article, Illustration201 1938-07-28 6 [KOALAS the lovable native bears of Australia, m a fauna reservation. Koala Park, about 15 miles outside Sydney. Thousands of local people and tourists visit the Park every month. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF WINDSOR photographed as thr* left hf UN Royal at Viareggio well known seaside201 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter756 1938-07-28 7 Stoppages Which Are Legal (To the Editor of the Free Press.) Sir,— l wish to point that there Js legislation m Malaya concerning strikes and iock-outs which was introduced by the Government with o view to preventing as far as possible, the loss and inconvenience occasioned by756 words
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Article74 1938-07-28 7 (Frem Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 26. Y'HAT the wages for all classes of skilled and unskilled labour m Xegri Sembilan increased considerably In 1937 is revealed m the British Resident's annual report. It is also stated that the cost of living figures for Indian labourers showed74 words
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Article45 1938-07-28 7 One month's rigorous Imprisonment was the sentence passed on a Chinese. Ng Giat Lai, m the Third Police Court on Mon;)ay. when he was convicted for stealing t bug of cement m Chulia Street, on July 17. He had a previous conviction45 words
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Advertisement156 1938-07-28 7 TONIGHT 9.15 <;.!•> HE BIG ALL-LAUGHING SHOW CAPITOL Malaya's Largest Finest Theatre! STAN OLLIE are on a Laugh faampage m the ALPS... and can they yodel! with LATEST PARAMOUNT BRITISH NEWS ING THE MARRIAGE OF THE TENNIS STAR SENORJTA ANITA LIZANA Infc DfcCK v* O*»Kv i If m m t156 words
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Advertisement40 1938-07-28 7 ARCHIE DE DEAR 'DAILY SKETCH" "THE BEST THING OUR MR. LAUGHTON HAS EVER DONE" i^mhC \M>A fl g^g yt >*m as 4 Wav4owtr rr«duc(i#n 1 I H t ieo»ed by A»SOCIATEO M' T 'H J I COMING TC THF CAPITOL40 words
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Advertisement174 1938-07-28 7 NL HU^" CROWDS! NEVER SUCH EXCITEMENT! NEVER SUCH A GREAT PICTURE! LI^HOWLJODAY AT 11 A.M.-3.15-6.15-9.15 P.M. I^j^alha ivi br a 1 phone iur^%#%^ni V jfl >* -t» *^H ABLAZE WITH LIFE-LIKE \l| TECHNICOLOUR vßWkifl THE GREATEST FILM OF |BBH MATINEES BECOME A REAL MOUNTAIN-TOP ATMOSPHERE siW^^^^H WUCM OF ADMISSION CIRCLE174 words
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639 1938-07-28 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1938. Singapore Harbour IT is fitting that the $10 million West Wharf extension to Singapore harbour should be completed within two days of the retirement of Sir George Trimmer, the chairman of the Harbour Board, and the man who has done more than639 words
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986 1938-07-28 8 Robert Brenard - Speed Is Essence of The Contract On I The Empire Airways Robert Brenard By Author Of "The Romance Of The Hying Mail 9 anyone seeking proof of the value of long-distance air travel to the modern business world can find it today at the busy Empire marine airport at Hythe.986 words
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Advertisement101 1938-07-28 8 I>RODU« OF «BHC€ CALDBECK'S BY SPECIAL TO H M THE APPOINTMENT IMr CIAKA KING OF SIAM ESTD 1872 ENGAGEMENT ETERNITY RINGS. (incorporated m Ceylon) I ™Av2Jf»» st eet No l Bish °p street SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. YOU ARE INVITED TO B£ PRESENT AT* A DEMONSTRA TION VARIETIES TO BE HELD101 words
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Advertisement38 1938-07-28 8 It is Here j| that you get your value most. The outstanding bargains now being offered are your guide. CALL TODAY ai GIAN SINGH'S GRAND ANNUAL STOCKTAKING B* A* L E I You Save More Money ii ii38 words
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217 1938-07-28 9 SINGAPORE STUDENTS DISLIKE READING h u t Book Study l s Cotnpul sor y THf SI ra f a ft school ring of I eed m I type. I < f| db i Enellsh- Arithmetic I" M retN(lLl SIi(OMPHSORI ...ri ;i bi Mr Menon ll( ,h the lack ol le.idin*217 words
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Article, Illustration956 1938-07-28 9 Three Years' Work Finished Intricate Construction Of Three Years Realised CIR SHENTON THOMAS will today open the Singapore J Harbour Board's 810,000,000 West Wharf extension which has taken more than three years to complete. The extension, which provides more than 3,000 ft. of956 words
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Article84 1938-07-28 9 At a meeting of the Singapore Sinhalese Association the following werj elected as office-bearers for 1938-1939 Messrs. P. E. Perera, president (re-elect-ed): vice-presidents: W. D Reginald and D. E. T. Jayakoddy; D. G. de Silva. Hon. secretary K. J. Perera. asstsecretary P. M. Sirisena, hon. treasurer W.84 words
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Article151 1938-07-28 9 TENNIS, FOOTBALL AND RACING \XfITH the increased coverage provided by the new short-wave station ZHP, the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation is paying more attention to sport broadcasts. Previously, the corporation has held that most of those within the range of ZHL who were interested m sport would151 words
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Article96 1938-07-28 9 ''From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 27. ftOVER Scouts from all over the country wVI gather m Kuala Lumpur over the August holidays for a Meet which will last from Friday 29, till Monday, Aug. 1. About 160 Rcvcr scouts will MM at Castle Camp96 words
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Article, Illustration160 1938-07-28 9 MR. William Stirling, a former M.C.S. officer now living m London, who is well-known as a sculptor, is offering a piece of bronze statuary by himself as a gift to the city of Singapore. This was announceed at the las! meeting of the Council of160 words
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Article127 1938-07-28 9 SIR GEORGE TRIMMER'S ADVICE JjINGAPORE rmployers. when choosing candidates for pro motion, will be more impressed by the tactful rather than the clever worker, said Sir George Trimmer speaking at the /.MCA. School of Commerce on the occasion of the schools prize giving yesterday. "Be tactful, kind and127 words
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Article, Illustration133 1938-07-28 9 Plan ist 's Concert For China Relief Fund INCLUDING Beethoven's Kreutzer sonata for violin and piano, his "Moonlight" sonata for piano, and Grieg's sonata m C minor, Op 45, for piano and violin, the programme to be presented m the Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday night by Francois de Haan,133 words
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171 1938-07-28 9 Housebreaker Stepped On Woman's Arm 'From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, July 17. SENTENCE of 12 months' rirornus imprisonment was passed by Mr. B. F. Rridce, District Judge, m the Malacca Police Court today. on a Malay, I>oranl bin Llm. who was found Kullty of housebreakln* with intent to commit theft171 words
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Article98 1938-07-28 9 •From Our Own Correspondent; Malacca. July 27. For allowing a ronggeng to be performed m front of the General Hospital, a Malay named Wahab bin Barhik was lined $5 and costs m the Ma'acoa police court today Wahab. who pleaded guilty, said there was a marriage98 words
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Article45 1938-07-28 9 Mr and Mrs. R II MrClc'.uiu! who leit Malaya recently on Mr McCleland's retirement from thr Public Works Department, are MM ■taytftf m London while seeking schools f >r their lamily Later th« y hope to re tire m the country, ur.t's our Lmdofl Correspondent45 words
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Advertisement4 1938-07-28 9 ROBINSON'S ANNUAL SALE COMMENCES4 words
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Article174 1938-07-28 10 From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday RUBBER: Firm. London: 7?4d. 7 7 gd Previously: 75 B d. l^d. Oct.-E-c: Wad. Bd. Previously: t%d 7 13;10d. Jan.-Mar.: 8d 8 1 I6d. Previously: 713 16d. 7 15 16 d. Apr- June: 8 1 16 d. Bad. Previously: 7» 2 d.174 words
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431 1938-07-28 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday •New York prices auoted m U.S. currency The above are dealers' middle prices; jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Chare oi £1 denomination unless Latest Quotation* Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 pc, 1944-64.... 114% 114%431 words
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Article70 1938-07-28 10 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Firmer. Spot: £194 75. 6d. Previously: £194 ss. Three months: £195 7s. 6d Previously: £195 7s. 6d NEW YORK TIN: Opening price' 43.75. Previously 43 75 s^Ur r r. t\ Settlement: £41 12s. 6d Previously £41 ss. Yesterday: £7 Is. 4d. Previously:70 words
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816 1938-07-28 10 Fraser And Co/s List WEDNESDAY, JI'LY 2T. 193H: 8 P.M ■MM Buyer* Sellrr» Arapat Tin (As) ix 4a 6d Asam Kumbang 29s 3is cd Austral Malay (£> 44s 48s nc.d' Ayer Hitani <5; 2is 90 2ds 9a Ayer Weng (JD .60 .65 Bangrin Tin <£)816 words
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Article25 1938-07-28 10 ISSUED BY PHASER AND CO. AT THE CIOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY In the local market, however the m irk»t i« v i25 words
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Article158 1938-07-28 10 Singapore, July 27, 12 o'clock aoon Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.50 Java Cul»e $11.00 Pepper: White Muntok $14.00 White $13.50 Black 8.25 Copra Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $3.70 Tapioca: Small Flake 3.60 Fair Flake 3.50 Medium Pearl 3.90 Small Pearl 3.70 Jelutong: Palembang 7.75 Banja158 words
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81 1938-07-28 10 July 27, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. In cases F. 0.8. July) 26% 26% Good F.A.Q. m bales (F. 0.8. July) 25}0 25% No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot loose) (awardable Singapore) 26 26 1 8 August 26 V; 26% September 26% 2634 Oct.-Dec. 27 hi81 words
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Article85 1938-07-28 10 Mention was made m The Times recently of the promotion of Squadron Leader T. E. Cooper, who is now engaged on engineering duties at Seietar. He was educated, it Is stated at Repton and St. Johns College' Cambridge, joined the R.A.F. from the Cambridge University Air Squadron and was granted85 words
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Article61 1938-07-28 10 London Closing Quotations Method ot PaxttJ oerore Latest PreCentre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate viouslv aris Franc to 121.1 178 1 1G 178% New Yorii I to 488 492% 4 92% Amsterdam Guilders to 8.97* 8.95% 8953« Hong Kong.. Per dollar is. 3d is. 3d Shanghai Per dollar 9>61 words
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Article185 1938-07-28 10 LOCAL EXCHANGE RA TES Yesterday's Singapore Quotations July 28 SELLING London. T.T. 2 3 29 32 London, demand 23 29 32 Lyons, demand 2065 Switzerland, demand 248-4 Hamburg, demand 141 r, New York, demand 571" Montreal, demand 57 516 Batavia, demand 104 Samarang, demand 103 7 8 Calcutta. Bombay and185 words
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Advertisement66 1938-07-28 10 S. E. Levy C Q> J Shanghai. Hongkui^ Manll* Investment Bankers and Brokers m §m Daily Foreign Market Cabin and Quottttom S* MEMBEH> NEW YORK COTTON KXCHAM.h COMMODITY EXCHANGE. INC NEW YORK COFFEE SUGAR UPCIII^ CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE CANADIAN COMMODITY EXCHAN SHANGHAI STOCK EXGBANOK HONGKONG BHARE BROKERS MANILA STOCK66 words
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Article167 1938-07-28 11 *TTHE Singapore Chamber of Comajerce Rubber Association held its 1. 392 nd. auction yesterday when there were 1 Rued 1,409,364 [OS. G29.13 tons:' offered 955.910 lbs. 426.75 tons; sold 76G.944 lbs. 042.39 tens. SPOT 1 i 7%d. Xr.v York 15 lo 13 CIS. PRICKS RFALISED Ribbed Smoked167 words
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Article, Illustration2096 1938-07-28 11 Prospects Of "More Stable Conditions" COMMENT ON BUFFER POOL PROPOSAL IN LONDON fOMMENTS on the prospects for tin and on the effect of the buffer pool were made by Capt. Oliver Lyttelton presiding at the annual meeting o f Southern Kinta Consolidated2,096 words
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Advertisement168 1938-07-28 11 -^L^SSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS pare Mrret. Ofli'" r |,iU LomP«' :l (l n<* w.tb |»tf ()tfirf Hh,nr_. 1471 jj" >tr^l ixndon I'," ,..,:,n,iiva- London SUBSCRT^TIOH BATES >meaporf Mataya ItoUya P«fy Mont^ ||M 112.H > '-50 C|ff>rt) J 3418 .ihoo 4pTCT nSEMLNJ RATES <! 0(: ocr :o I lorttoM ertM BMth OrrurrrnrfS i-w168 words
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Advertisement198 1938-07-28 11 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77, Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club) Hoard-Residence at moderate rates Larpe Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758. 1' Ithe mansion oxley rise PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. j__ "LOXTON" nr.st Cliua Private Hotel. Bedrooms with modern oathrooms from $65 per month. Hot water to Bathrooms Ceiling tans198 words
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Advertisement246 1938-07-28 11 bank of csm: 4 teeevporttH !2 Cecil Street Singapore MODERN BANKING With branches and sub-branches throughout China, and correspondents m all the principal cities of the world, the Bank is well equipped to transact modern banking business of description. TO LET OFFICES IN BANK OF CHINA BUIL* :VG 4 6.246 words
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Miscellaneous417 1938-07-28 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE. ZHI. CCS r.ietrcs «'1.33 mc/S) ZHP 36 'H mt-Mcs i 0 (i'J ,nr pm. 5.00 Opfnin.? of Siugap Harbovr Board's We. t Wharf Extension by Sir Shrr.ton Thomas. Sir ■ftontOß Thomar.'s and a runii^g commentary on the ceremon". 5.00 Canto.. i. r» Hab. T 5.20 Cantonese dram....417 words
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585 1938-07-28 12 Cargoes Fall With War In Far East 'THE annual report for 1937 of Norddeutscher Lloyd states A that satisfactory progress was made m the financial consolidating of the company during the year. Bank obligations were reduced by 9,300,000 Reichsmarks and the American loan cancelled to the585 words
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Article870 1938-07-28 12 REMARKABLE figures relating to UM cost of converting commercial shipj ■to naval use are quoted by the Committee of Public Account! m theii •second report, wh!ch was issued recently. After investigating two cases m which the cost of conversion "assumed proportions out of all reasonable relation to such870 words
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Article55 1938-07-28 12 g\< TKKIOIO(.IM> n, versii\ i Illinois i Medi* mr announ. r<\ ih t y^ Slßtfcdefi hea the Watstrmann Itwdt k testin X chilis Thi P Uw pall I Hi prfrfTf both <ii.s#M a T vance In n <IlS«'.l.Cr tatmi Dr. L. labor or thr«o ably will ho55 words
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Advertisement446 1938-07-28 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. P (Incorporated hi F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5133— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENXS. BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CANADIAN PACIFIC tntAVit. IYTTIiIi (Incorporateci m England) J^rw^ MPRESS ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTIN-ENTAL446 words
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Advertisement28 1938-07-28 12 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PROVIDES TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES COMBINE TO ELIMINATE ALL TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES No Booking Fee 1 Collyer Quay Singapore.28 words
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Advertisement75 1938-07-28 12 HENDERSON li S( HUM iif >4ILI>< l\> Kurtnii:htl> I'.NNfnif IWtwrrn Khiu "»n Port M.«rvril>v md FniUnd Hn>unM.l' 5.%11 INti* AMARAi»OOKA *< 1 BAOAINO PROMF BURMA YOMA PEGU S" WEKN KEMMI v AM BAOAOfO PROME c .ills l.on*a gJ Thr fjres LONDON >ini:)f Krhtn. »f«« rJO\ M\K>l II I h ?»i«lf75 words
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Miscellaneous479 1938-07-28 12 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches And Arrivals DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m, Thursday 7.45 a.m, Swettenham Taiping and Telok Anson, Weekdays* Kota Bahru, Kuala Krai, Thursday and Friday* 7 a.m. Sunday 7 p.m. Kuala Lumpur and Penang Weekdays: 7.45 a.m. Malacca, Batu Annam. Batu Pahat. Gemas, Kajong,479 words
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Miscellaneous60 1938-07-28 12 last Whan O I M.HM U,,,, I I "r I k '<"»<*<„, u>MwhJ w> u I nuembtnir 1. I K.i I Mam Whu, Oil Wh.rf Coal Wharf VKNSK.S IN RI h t Tanjonic h U i Albert 1).., k Victoria M* v Kcppel llarh.nir Kiiif's l>o. t No, 1 |>60 words
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Advertisement353 1938-07-28 13 > i X' j pOand BRITISH INDIA LINES ATED IN ENGLAND) I p &0. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS S*porf Tonnage. S'porc. BURDWAM G. 070 Sept 24 00 AUg KANPURA 17.000 Oct 7 100 Aug. 12 RAWALPINDI 17,000 Oct. 21 Aug 26 SOMALI .6.800 Oct. 21 23 CANTON 15.500 Nov353 words
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Advertisement370 1938-07-28 13 ELLERMAN BUOKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd Incorporated m Kngiana.) FOR UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer £JI? OF HavTG. L'don R'dam, H'burp O'mnm t Oe Salb CrTY OF SINGAPOR& Havre, L'don R'dam. Hburg QISL Ug Oft 5 Au CITY OF BAGDAD Havre. L'don. R'dam. Hburg Ug 30370 words
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Advertisement623 1938-07-28 13 I SINGAPORE AND PENANG PHONE 5154 (7 Lines REPRESENTING. MIIITIM, s"o ci 11^ 2 J 0 8t m Fhe lloa steamship (1932) Lid. "imuSS?"!!. Tt L ndCa %nd 1Ob? "S ThameS and Mersry Marln ■■""■il Co. Ltd. UAILWAT9 Ib, Kederateo *fa, S Uf, Railway tjt I^l state R*»Kay, of Slan623 words
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Advertisement659 1938-07-28 14 X P M TOMOIIO.X- Thursday, July 28. Sintjkawang. Peniangkat and Sambas. TlNOMBO— Thursday, July 28. Selat -Pandjang Dengkalls, Soengei-Pakn-ina;, Siak and Pakan Baroe. RElJNST— Thursday, July 23. Cheribon. Semarang, Scurabaya. Boeleleng 'passengers and mails only>, Ampenan (passengers and mails only). Paoan^-Bay (passengers and mai:& only>, Benoa (passengers and mails only)659 words
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Advertisement508 1938-07-28 14 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails Due Singapore Singapore New Vorfc MV. MALAYAN PRINCE Aug 2 Aug 9 Sept. 25 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Aug. 13 Aug. 25 Oct. 9 M.V CHINESE PtiINCE Sept. 1 Sept508 words
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Advertisement347 1938-07-28 14 FOR AFRICA AM) f Manila Maru llueno_ Aires Zanzibar. Dur-i^ rrnco Marcjur... D and Cape Town. 1 La Plata Maru Buenos Aires Cape Town. R and Mrmc\: I Africa Maru Ruenos Aires Zanzibar. D.irrenro ICarqiM Dvi and Cape Town Buenos Aires Maru Bueno., Airos Cap* T R Rll C.ra.Hir FOR347 words
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122 1938-07-28 15 I Cricket Club Beaten Five Goals To One IA Y MORE EVEN THAN SCORE SUGGESTS lUl|1 Ul| ...5. S.C.C 1. piting the Crickd Club by the comfortable margin to vmv m a first division league match at the esterdaj the Malays come up122 words
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Article30 1938-07-28 15 I Nine I I I I Hale b I En, I mi I I I I 'uti,, n r Leo I I i tol 13;30 words
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Article172 1938-07-28 15 (FrOM Our Own Correspondent Serembau, July :IG. DM. \I)LS(i for lenicne; for his Clients, two railway firemen, Muttiah and San^uni Nair, Mr. Krncst Jeff. the well-known Sereatban lawyer, said that the men had put m 13 to IS years' ervi^-c and that they had large families oi172 words
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Article82 1938-07-28 15 The following S.C.R.C. players ac- pted to travel to Pcnang to play cricket against the Chinese Recreation Ciub, Perang. The team will leave by the s.s. 'Kedah' today. Players are requested to moet at the SC.R.C. Club House at 9.30 a.m. Chia Ker.g Hock., Chang Mm Kee,82 words
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42 1938-07-28 15 At Taunton, m the match between Australians and Somerset, the ounty batted first and were all out f or no. Rain stopped further play ncn the Australians were 106 without nit h»-s cl a wlcicet. Re uterReuter - 42 words
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Article, Illustration121 1938-07-28 15 picture. picture. fdfdf picture j Li-hirr ,va) contacts iv.th a half court volley m the doubles match acainst MaY B. H. J. <.obee *OWI great interest m the shot.- Free Press GCCN KOK IXM AND GOON KOK LEM victors m the marathon maU-h, which they won mFree Press - 121 words
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Article79 1938-07-28 15 MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE CHANGES HANDS Knock Out In First Round S-aUIe, Washington, July 29 Al Hastak knocked out Freddie Steele, workl middleweight; cliampion m the first round winning the title m a scheduled 15-rcund buuL Sieee was thrse time* on the canvas m qu ck succession and was dazed. Then aReuter - 79 words
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Article42 1938-07-28 15 The Ocodwood Stakes run over two miles and three furlongs yest3rday resulted, cables Reutcr. NAVAL DISPLAY 1 SNAKE LIGHTNING 1 BAHUDDIN 3 Dead heat. Eleven ran. Betting 100 to 9 and 10 to 1: ft to L42 words
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Article47 1938-07-28 15 The Y.W.C.A. Fortnightly Club Is ionning a badmiu&n and ckck tenuii circle as part of its rcgwlrir programme end will be pleaded to receive the rames of men and women who would bs Interested In such aa activity Enquiries will be welcomed at trie VW.CJI, I7uflJcs Quay,47 words
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230 1938-07-28 15 Malay Chiefs' Bitter Fueds Recalled (From Our Own Correspondent) Sercmban, July 27. DEFERENCES to the bitter feuds m days gone by between the Dato Klana and the Dato Bandar, the leading territorial chiefs of BUBfel Ujong, made by the British R.-si-dcnt of Negrl Sembil&n. Mr. J. V. Cowgill, ICC, m230 words
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Miscellaneous173 1938-07-28 15 Diary Of The HOTELS. RAFFLES: Orchestral Conceit 8.15 :> 15 p.m. Dinner and Dance 9.45 midnight. Farewell performance riven by Max Malini the Magician COCONUT GROVF: Dinner and CINEMAS. NEW ALHAMBRA: "The Adventures Robin Rood," with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, Warner Bros. Production. Four shows 11 a m173 words
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Article, Illustration736 1938-07-28 16 Terrific Struggle In Doubles Ma teh First Set Won At 17-15 YADI TO PLAY JAVA CHAMPION TODAY [MALAYA lead N.E.I, by two day's play m the Interna Malaya won the doubles and o going to the visitors. The highlight of the matchFree Press - 736 words
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Article118 1938-07-28 16 Results of yesterday's ties m che Tanglin tennis tournament were: Heap Men's Doubles (Semi-Final) Mr. Morris and Mr Perdriau (—3) beat FL. Ramsay Rae and Mr. Droogleever (—15.1) 6— 1. 6—3. Mr. Phillips and Mr. Marshall is.l> beat Mr. Seth and Mr *del Tuio 4» 6—l, 6—2.118 words
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Article54 1938-07-28 16 j^ol.iK racing will be held at Kampon? Siglap on Sunday beginning at about 10 a.m. There will he events for koleks manned by two, three, five and seven persons respectively. In addition to money prizes, there are four cups to be won. Mr. Haji Ambok Sooloh, J.P.,54 words
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Article235 1938-07-28 16 Police 2 CX. 1 IN the third division league soccer played on the Clerical Union Ground yesterday, the. Police second team beat the Clerical "Union by two goals to one. Police started well and within five minutes Sullivan, the Po ice centre! forward, scored. The235 words
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Article783 1938-07-28 16 Services Sports By Audio Several Players Likely For Trial This Week-end A WEALTH of talent has made the selection of the United Services Cricket X[ a comparatively easy task this season, the majority of the regular players being m such good form that changes have783 words
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344 1938-07-28 16 CONVINCING DISPLAY YESTERDAY DOREEN SANSONFS display against Gladys lx)ke m the Malayan tennis championships yes♦erday proves that .she has not lost any of tlu? form that won her the women's title last year. If anything she is better than then. Her deep decisive shots344 words
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132 1938-07-28 16 WENTURA MARQUEZ will pro- badly have the hardest battle ot his career when he meets Joe Eagle at the Happy World Stadium on Sunday night. Matched over 15 rounds, both boxers ar<> prepared lor a gruelling contest The Mexican holds the feather and132 words
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