The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 September 1938
1938-09-01
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section21 1938-09-01 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS (SPECIAL DELIVERY WT F0» PUBLIC SALE) NO. 15,562. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1933.21 words
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561 1938-09-01 1 Atmosphere Less Tense In Prague And Berlin London, Aug. 31. DIPLOMATIC discussions m regard tp the Czechoslovakian IT an d Sudetan Germans' situation were continued m today. Following a final conference between Lord Halifax, the British Foreign Secretary^ and Sir Neville Henderson,561 words
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Article, Illustration227 1938-09-01 1 Read On Day Published! TUESDAY'S SINGAPORE *Wo* t 1 PRESS WAS HEAD BY M 0& PEOPLE Ifc SAIGON, FRENCH INDO-CHINA. O!f TUESDAY i AFTERNOON. Copies carried by a Free Press reporter who made the trip m the first flight m the new K.NJJ.M. service were227 words
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139 1938-09-01 1 Juliana As Netherlands Next Queen Amsterdam, Aug. 31. QUEEN WiLHELMINA'S 58th birthday today opened with celebrations m connection with the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne. The Queen broadcast this afternoon and her address was relayed to all Dutch territories overseas. Special allusion to Princess Juliana as the139 words
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Article222 1938-09-01 1 RED NA VY CHIEFS SHOT AS TRAITORS Coronation Visitor Among Thehi London, Aug. 31. THE TIMES' Riga correspon--1 dent states that for the first time the Soviet Naral Ministry has admitted that a number of chief Russian admirals and naval experts were shot a few months ago. The Times addsReuter - 222 words
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Article73 1938-09-01 1 London, Aujr. 31. THE DEATH occurred today of Sir Francis Bryant, aged 79. says Reuter. Sir Francis, who lived at the Pavi lion. Hampton Court, was a Justice ot the Peace for Middlesex. He had. years ago. served on several Royal commissions for International exhibitions73 words
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214 1938-09-01 1 United States' "Should Sit Tight Opinion Czech Situation London, Aug. 31. THE firm maintenance of the British policy m regard to the Czech issue is widely commended m the United States and France, today. It is felt, unofficially, m Washington that the United States should sit tight and let the214 words
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Article189 1938-09-01 1 Tokio, Ang 31. THE JAPANESE Government holds the view that the action of the Japanese naval planes' m attacking the Chinese National Aviation Corporation airliner, off Macao on Aug. 24, was net unwarranted m view of the fact that the machine "acted m such a manner189 words
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Advertisement77 1938-09-01 1 JlG IA TEA prim,'* f'-e S hne BB and fiance of the Ma la>a" gardens ni In your home direct ro 3 9 '"'Jlaya's Premier Hotel. I °KCHL ST^ TONIGHT 1 Dln N CONCERT 8.15 P.M. TO 9.15 P.M. fl Ep AND DANCE (formal) 8.45 P.M. to midnight I "U77 words
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Advertisement100 1938-09-01 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA ADELPHI njjf^ HOTEL RO~* GARDEN T TONIGHT U SPECIAL, DINNER DANCI. |j DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY E|j KELLERS POPULAR HUNGARIAN BAND t ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY LJI DUO KIRILOFF I ffl CONTINENTAL ARTISTS AND H] "WIZARDS OF THE ROLLER"100 words
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209 1938-09-01 2 Surrounded By Wall Never Scaled Hong Kong, Aug. 25. MANCHANG, capital of Kiangsi province, situated to the south of the Poyang Lake, it is generally believed m authoritative circles, to be the next major Japanese objective m Central China, following the capture209 words
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147 1938-09-01 2 Brisk Early Dollar Buying Slackens London, Aug. 31. THE Foreign Exchange 1 market opened today with brisk buying of dollars again m evidence. Consequently, the United States' currency quickly appreciated to 4.8500 compared with 4.8587 last night. Conditions, however, soon quietened down and, following the fixing of London gold price147 words
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Article, Illustration54 1938-09-01 2 \il lIIvEE PETERS SISTERS, coloured crooners ftoom California, whose combined weight is 65 stones, have been asked to leave the two service flats m Duke Street, Piccadilly, which had been taken for them during their stay m London. They only arrived from America a day earner. Here are the three54 words
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199 1938-09-01 2 Prisoners' "Black Hole" Conditions Warders Scalded Them To Death Philadelphia, Aug. 31. TWO warders were charged today with homicide m connection with the deaths of four prisoners who were on hunger strike m gaol here. The prisoners were found naked m their cell* m conditions which were j compared by199 words
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Article72 1938-09-01 2 London, Aug. 31. In contrast to the 903 runs for seven wickets England made, m the last Test Match, an England XI today were out tor 132 against the Australians. Ward took six wickets for M a/i O'Reilly four for 30. Australia made 174, theReuter - 72 words
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Article55 1938-09-01 2 While sheltering beneath a lorry at Gilman Barracks during yesterdays heavy downpour of rain, a Chinese was knocked down and killed. The driver of the lorry was unaware that the man was underneath his vehicle and backed his lorry The Chinese was taken to the General55 words
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Article31 1938-09-01 2 London, Aur SI. A luncheon party was given at the Foreign Office today m honour of the Crown tMnce of Saudi Arabia and Amir M-nhanrmad.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 31 words
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Article217 1938-09-01 2 SURPRISE WITNESS' SENSATION New York, Aug. 31. CALLED as a surprise witness m the trial of James J. Hines, former Tammany political boss, who is charged with bribery and taking part m a £20,000,000-a-year "policy" racket, a public lottery based on the numbers m totalisator returns, John F. Curry, ex-leaderReuter - 217 words
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Article169 1938-09-01 2 New York, Aug. SL THE question of the American industrial recovery, which is of interest to the whole world, is dealt with m the monthly letter of the National City Bank. The letter, m considering influences likely to affect Autumn business, finds the fact that generalReuter - 169 words
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Article205 1938-09-01 2 THE Malayan Magic Circle's 1938 pot-pourri "Le Diable", which was presented at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, last night, is good ontertainment. The programme offers a variety! of entertainment and includes a 1 "strip-tease" act, probably the 1 first to be presented m Singapore, which is delicately and205 words
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Article, Illustration135 1938-09-01 2 I'H/S group, taken during the KJNJJLM. reception at the Singapore Airport yesterday to celebrate the inauguration of the new Saigon service, shows Mr. J. E. Henry, manager of Renter's Singapore branch (m white coat), Herr H. van Berk, of the Berlin Nazi organ Angrifl (m door of plane),135 words
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Article, Illustration30 1938-09-01 2 I'R'NCESS JULIANA and Prince Horn hard of the Netherlands ha\r been spending a holiday m Venire. Here is the Prince (right) having a stroll along the beach with Sipnor Cerruti.30 words
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Article189 1938-09-01 2 "Hinderances" Prevented Purchase Statement On p^ Land Acquit A T TODAYS :SSSy»«; Mu'-' 'Pal Cgi^iZuL" Pons< to a quwUoo ■Zi* j would mak< a hi WoliE^S Uoa ol acquired bj was c« ntld the propwty u:.:<r CfefcJS *ion U.; Mr Klark «tirf thr uneiulS «»f Che owners 4m»unir4 t,, t^j189 words
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Article27 1938-09-01 2 Clever Work In "Break The News" MA I ten. m I I I I I I l I I are I I jw k'"'>> J Jarkß X.x27 words
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Advertisement110 1938-09-01 2 at t \S: S V« ft^lr^ j^w ,^r^ Ba x j^o^ -^WMJEB^gP^!v'j'***-»^>S^B9Bm Sr? *x* BWW^ft t t venient way. Many delicious flavours to choose from PER QUART BRICK BjBJBJ|^B^BBB^BBBBBBBBB^^^^^^^»« plflin I<oo < special $1.20 BflßlH p V1 PIHT BRICK l^ffl fl ITI fi'ST'in /A I? f^ pl n special $0.70110 words
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Advertisement10 1938-09-01 2 SCHICK DR Y SHAvf, STOCKED B y JJedical Hall Ltd10 words
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Article, Illustration372 1938-09-01 3 "We Are All In The Same Box Says Governor At Saigon K.N.I.L.M. MAKES FIRST FLIGHT TO FRENCH INDO-CHINA l^Zl 1 i h< vP? Ug *\J 0T the rtcepllon at the Acr <> Club of Saigon. From left: M. Jules Brevie Governor of o £?r«n" R n372 words
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Article92 1938-09-01 3 "Mutton War" In Singapore 0 gb^T 40 per cent. nnre of mutton per t*?J« tt past week has caused alarm That a <Jf is on the way ■^•ninnof a well-known feSSSn dealer. g*S the price per 35 cents, but the fallen as low as '^m pound. Mutton Ijfi selling their92 words
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Article228 1938-09-01 3 rcU.OV.ING furthiT evidence -relay morning m the District Court, the lift which the president of ifingapore Traction Comi Employees' Association, •mmj, Is charged with pti intimidation, was adped to Sept. 6. ■y is alleged to have stood i the Traction Company's car Bukit Timah Road and Ined Edwards,228 words
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Article62 1938-09-01 3 P^ S rrea c Co., Ltd., P iL P r Vidos something !^> isa Well -P^uced. 5 v arl v '!T ll ee} c guide to L^ 9VISI^ Ll food stuffs and hl ch arc obtainable >& 5 J2 And this ?^y2 mn Kulde tOSh °P- Pr62 words
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Article22 1938-09-01 3 jyjß. R. J. GILMORE, the Free Press special representative on the K.N.I.L.M, flight, made the SingaporeSaigon trip m 24 hours.22 words
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Article, Illustration47 1938-09-01 3 M. JULES BREVIE, Governor-General of French Indo-China, greeting Mrs. Versteeffh, wife of the general manager of K.N.1. L.M., as she stepped on to Saigon Airport on Tuesday afternoon on the arrival of the first plane m the new Batavia Singapore Saigon service. Free Press picture.47 words
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223 1938-09-01 3 T"HIS service will do much to bring British Malaya, the Netherlands Indies and French Indo-China even closer together," said Major Versteegh, general manager of the Royal Netherlands Indies Airways (K.N.1.L.M.), at a reception given by the airways company at the Singapore Airport Cafe yesterday223 words
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Article338 1938-09-01 3 GIVE MORE THAN DOLLARS UASTT tiffin meetings once a **week did not afford enough opportunity for members of the Singapore Rotary Club to get acquainted, said Mr. R. E. Holttum, its vice-president, speaking on "Some Thoughts On Rotary/ at the weekly meeting yesterday. "I feel that338 words
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Article239 1938-09-01 3 piSH worth more than $9,000,000 were landed m Malaya last year, according to the annual report of the Fisheries Department. Fewer Japaness are employed owing to disinclination to buy their fish, the Chines? are using power craft instead of sailing boats and the Malays have at times239 words
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Article158 1938-09-01 3 For Negligent Driving INSPECTOR J. A. Ellis, of the Straits Settlements police, was fined $40, by the Singapore Traffic District Judge. Mr. C. H. Koh, yesterday, on a charge of negligent driving. The case was a sequel to a collision between two motor-cars, one driven by Ellis and158 words
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Article178 1938-09-01 3 Five Previous Convictions RECENTLY convicted on a charge of cheating and still serving a sentence on that charge, a Malay, Ahmad bin Sulaiman, was brought from prison yesterday to appear before Mr. H. A. Forrer, m the Singapore Criminal District Court, to face a similar charge.178 words
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Advertisement300 1938-09-01 3 Burnmd Ac/r/na %?st*\ refreshed i\lik* Magic fl you are afflicted with sore tirea. aching, burning tender or peraplrlaf feet, hard skin, corns, callouses, and bunions, you should know that these troubles are caused through exceaa Coot acid. you 'i* got to get na of that acid ot suffer Here Is300 words
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Article, Illustration749 1938-09-01 4 A MALAYAN'S WORLD SCRAPBOOK THE recent smashing of the dikes on the Yellow River m China, carried out to halt the Japanese advance on Hankow, was a repetition of an ancient Chinese practice, according to Dr. J. Kunst, Harbin scholar, who cites an instance m 1642 when flood waters were749 words
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Article, Illustration1120 1938-09-01 4 An Old Chinese Custom (ailorni, li,M itot nolni.t U*. >'T,:';::; k :;f^ th <" "Pprr :Um.,vph trr h/'at of thr pr. N kn f^s rend Father Roberto de Figuerdo who could have escaped but preferred to remain with his flock to the1,120 words
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Advertisement56 1938-09-01 4 K.N.I.L.M. ROYAL NETHERLANDS INDIES' AIRWAYS KNILM ANNOUNCEMENT AS FROM AUGUST JOth. THE X.M.1.1.M. JAVA-SINCAPORE SERVICE WU BE EKI'MTOEU TO SAIGON. DOUGLAS O.CJB AIRLINERS ARE SCHEDULED TO LEAVE SINGAPORE ON TUESDAY 18.S0 ARRIVE SAIGON 16.40 DEP SAIGON ON WEDNESDAY 7.30 ARR. SPORE 1«« IN CONNECTION HEREWITH I"HE WEEKLY KNILM SERVICE SINGAPORE-PALEMBANG-BATAVIA56 words
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Advertisement127 1938-09-01 4 I TKe HONEYCOMB EDGE I tells you it's the i/iUf «btmn*±i4 o*Jy frmm wl Btfli W^^ X oomb texture of Ryvita is one < mouthful demands healthy chewmp-^o food the teeth— and every piece hecooies ih*»rou|hn V insalivated m the process. "'«'f firt 1 hontycomh Uxlun— that'j. why you kbouM127 words
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Article141 1938-09-01 5 PAUL McNUTT FOR THE PRESIDENCY "Favourite oon Indiana Candidate IH |RD TERM FOR ROOSEVELT? Vt HCNUTT, UNITED STATES HIGH COMi Ukk TO THE PHILIPPINES, WILL BE THE StJTESON" CANDIDATE OF THE STATE OF J 4 XII F OX DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL £?VriON I" 19*0. AND ALREADY IS IN THE Srank among141 words
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Article276 1938-09-01 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. THE committee appointed last year by the F.M.S. Government to investigate the desirability of a land bank for the country is sifting the evidence of about 30 persons from many parts of the Federation. I understand that276 words
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Article, Illustration652 1938-09-01 5 [Indiana Demo< >tat«» Mini endorsing McN'utt hesdent declared: never railed intry. ■r Pics.iir party ?rowc i conscience will be kept and tttjlfetfonn tion will *?ad an the best tobe con- i the mdidate for to receive Mr Roosevelt Ign and have astiaa uiven oppose el tmentfl In652 words
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Article, Illustration50 1938-09-01 5 '^mqp AA,ha S sadot A to i !b i N^ h ar 2*!J2f!!*£ by the Pictutes b ths i^uln,-,.,,. returninrto GemanV t^°r^ t V' r r Sin po ««man y 11. thr Fr=« Pres, Shi hts daughter might make A better ambassador for China than himself50 words
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655 1938-09-01 5 MOVE UP FOR SINGAPORE MEN (Free Press Special) MAN! Army officers m Singapore are benefitting under the new promotion scheme announced by the War Minister, Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, some weeks ago. Several local officers were mentioned hi the promotion list published m a special London uazette655 words
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Article158 1938-09-01 5 Yesterday's Rubber A uction "T»HE BingipgM Chamber 01 OOOMI tff Rubber Association held its \,vr t t auction yesterday when there w&to catalogued 810.704 Ibj r.1f11.92 t«>n.i» ollered 673.73>> lbs. <;*0077 ton.-?> ~,old 56U75 fcft <>52 0i tons* Lnndon i ?!j -< New York n „t PRICES KF\I I.SEI) I158 words
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Advertisement51 1938-09-01 5 fl^H^^^^^ RED FRICTION I @H^^^^^H SURFACE RUBBER I J||||||B|^^^b CANVAS TRANS. I MISSION BELTING I B "Copper Queen" m your plant fl B mean% greater efficiency, rewer I fl B belt replacements, less strain I on shafting and less loss of B g^fl power. B COPPER QUEEN I BELT IMG51 words
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Article, Illustration114 1938-09-01 6 K/l JEAV BAT. French Minister for ITl* Education (right) before he brgj:i Shis ascent of Mt. B.'anc. Ho climbed to 11.136 frrt where he opened a new fireproof steel refugee hut, and then emtinued his t limit to the summit. wt rfiiiTM" r ABOVE: P.114 words
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Article64 1938-09-01 7 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice m Ist Court at 11 a.m. Public Examination ot Tay Kens Scow m Bkcy. 385/37. H**f,,rc Mr. Justice F2dlow m 2nd Court at 11 a.m. S. 395/36— Urich Humphries Biker vs. Asia In&urance Co. Ltd. and anor. followed by:— Third Party64 words
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Article165 1938-09-01 7 Winged Police Should Be Replaced Letters To The Editor (To the Editor of the Free Tress) Siv.— Your correspondent. Mr. Francis Graham, has earned the thanks of all motorists m Singapore lor his ou:--.spoken and witty criticism of the present antiquated "Winged-Folke-|men" System of Traffir Contiol m Singapore. No one165 words
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Article70 1938-09-01 7 Replying: to a correspondent. 'Only But the Free Press is informea that the results of the first examination held by the Institute of Architects of Malaya have already been published. The results of the second examina- tion will be published after the next council meeting m a few70 words
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Article284 1938-09-01 7 DANGER OF HOLIDAY SAYS READER Shops Might Keep Open Longer (To the Fditor of the Free fuss) Sir. I write to thank you lor publishing my recent letter on overworked Indian employees m shops and businesses and also to thank you for your leading article of Aug. 29. supporting the284 words
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Article75 1938-09-01 7 Members of the orchestra are notified that rehearsals will be resumed on Monday next, Sept. 5. at 5.15 p.m. In the Victoria Memorial Hall. There are vacancies m all departments of the I strings and an invitation is Issued to violinists, viola players and 'cellists to join75 words
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34 1938-09-01 7 Information has just been received that Mi*. £c Thian Siang, of Messrs. Gattey Bateman, Singapore, has passed m the Intermediate Corporation of Accountants Examination hold m June.34 words
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Article13 1938-09-01 7 Eight Stntp-aid^d labourers viii arrive at Port Bwettfttham on the Rohna U.ii> week.13 words
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Advertisement313 1938-09-01 7 >rZffrS MOST GLORIOUS PERSONALITY F THAT AWKUL TRUTH MAN WITH THE nf FK p LOVELY VOICE 3BP^ X^^ .m :'''^:v:": :v:v^:.v-;-:v:cv.v,-?;v.. jflr X-X'X-1 X i-I-X-.-x'lv i-'-'-^^ V sA i x fOPEMS NEXT WEEK"] J^TmAR^ REMARQUE'S World Famous Book! S^ o tf^o H W fliilill tiSak A GREAT 80-OK^.^r M.G.Ms ffllllH313 words
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Advertisement301 1938-09-01 7 TRULY a Grand TRIPLE ALLIANCE of FUN! CAPITOL 615 nightly 9.15 "The CLEVEREST and MOST AMUSING FILM TO COME OUT OF A BRITISH STUDIO SINCE "GHOST GO US WEST 11 b^K -^K^^ffißs <^AM^b^^ b^ Bm bi A I i ib I b^^^^ jpuw 'AMtfk T^^^^P^ B^^K 1 jmß^^^r Ekbl 11301 words
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646 1938-09-01 8 The singapore Free Press THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1933. Venereal Disease Dr, J. smiths machinegunnins of the Government's policy of the suppression of brothels and his advocacy cf a compulsory licensing rystem could be compared, from the reply he received, to a soidier firing with dum-dum cartridges at a ttraw figure.646 words
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Article, Illustration26 1938-09-01 8 11.M.5. CARDIFF which v. ill visit Singapore this in- nth. The mh M ;illl 1 duty m MM l-ai I *^J26 words
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Article, Illustration967 1938-09-01 8 Naval Commodore Has Been 35 Years In The Royal Navy Services Notes By A Special Corresponden i IN CONFORMITY with its out--1 standing importance m the Empire, the Singapore naval base has been raised to a First Class Commodore's command, and Commodore Thcmas B. Drew, lately m command of the967 words
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Advertisement256 1938-09-01 8 B r V J Hey! Thought you were the B^^E? girl icJio uhlu'l Ukc D'.cr! V I B E:./ ,'s is' "AUsopps.' fl A4 Mi^gli^gag=«g«^g^r' t»!»iw iißilll Hi li lli'llW— CTlH irT"" nr BY SPECIAL S^l^-'J^ TO HM THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM CSTD. 1872 ENGAGEMENT be ETERNITY RINGS. Choose256 words
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Advertisement28 1938-09-01 8 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PROVIDES TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES COMBINE TO ELIMINATE ALV TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES No Cooking Fee 1 Ccliycr Qusy Singapore.28 words
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Article583 1938-09-01 9 "NOT NECESSARY" SAY EMPLOYERS "IN WELFARE OF EMPLOYEES" APPOSITION TO THE PROPOSAL FOR THE SHORTENING OF WORKING HOURS AND H\ IF DAY WEEKLY HOLIDAY FOR EMPLOYEES IN [STOPS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN SINGAPORE WAS FXPHK^ftv IN A RESOLUTION PASSED AT MFFTINP OF THE SOUTH INDIAN583 words
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Article, Illustration73 1938-09-01 9 Link- Burke Wedding At St. Andrew's Cathedral Singapore Girl Guides Second Comy, a choir at the wedding of their captain, Madeline Link, to Squadron Loader vV. I. St. Andrew's Cathedral, yesterday. the daughter of Lt. Col. and Mrs. O. C. Link. 1 the bridegroom, who is73 words
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Article, Illustration19 1938-09-01 9 (linlN .ii.\i!i R W. I H. Burke leave H» rU v ithedral ycrfcr;in a rch »f -vords.19 words
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Article159 1938-09-01 9 lacersof the R.A.F. and the v formed an archway of The bridebrother officers stood r M as he left the ali while the Army completed the arch ■''■!<■<•'< side. Ing, the Guides r captain's lr congragreetings unti! son Graham the ceremony, I! Grazebroot Riven away by »wn159 words
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Article67 1938-09-01 9 FOLLOWING their respective receptions, yesterday's tico Services wedding couples joined each other at a cocktail party hcli at the Slali:v. Mess, Alexandra Barracks. They were Sqd. Ldr. 17. 11. Burke and his bride, 'Miss Nora Madeline Link), who were carried at St. Andrew's Cathedral, and Capt. C.67 words
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Article45 1938-09-01 9 <From Our Own Correspondeat. Ipoh, Aug. '11. Three hundred and thirty-six mining coolies were yesterday given work by the Irrigation Office m removing silt from rivers In Kinta; 700 more were registered m the course of the last three days for employment45 words
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Article40 1938-09-01 9 Arrested m Cecil Strict en Tuesday, a Bengali. Pcrsan s:ngh. appeared m the Singapore Fourth Police Cour* this mornin'j en a charge of possessing of Indian hemp. The caso was pestocned a wrc'.:. bail of $1,000 being rtxed.40 words
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92 1938-09-01 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Amg. 31. THREE well-dressed Chinese were to- day fined $30 each and bound over m the sum of $100 to keep peace. They were found guilty of abetting a r- to assault the manager of Chop Wliii Chan, whom, they92 words
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Article33 1938-09-01 9 Capt D. w. Pcrs.'p was yesterday lined $20. m t'.ie BingapOT3 TraAc Court, lor overtaking another motor vehicle on the left sde of the r?ad, en Jiino 12 Ul Kallang Read33 words
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Article57 1938-09-01 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala T.umpur, Aug. 31. pAPTAIN R. A. Gwynn. A D.C to Sir Shenton Thomas, was taken seriously ill at the Kind's House last night. He was taken to the Bungsar hospital at midnight, and was operated upon lor appendicitis at 3.30 a.m.57 words
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Article52 1938-09-01 9 fTHE Royal Dutch Airliners 1K.L.M.1 plane due at Singapore from Amsterdam last night is not expected until nine o'clock this morning. This is the second X.L M. plane to arrive late within a week. The last cne also arrived early the morning after it52 words
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Article, Illustration157 1938-09-01 9 Army Wedding Yesterday 'J'lIE wedding took place at the Garrison Church, Tanqlin. yrsterday, of Capt. Cyril Wallace Maiscy, of the Royal Army Medical Corps* Tanqlin, and Miss Maryarci Aqvca Nichol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Mend, of Belgrade, Austrc'ia. Ccpt. Mcisey is ihe son157 words
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Article149 1938-09-01 9 JNot Known How Long He Will Be Away THE Sultan of Johore leaves Singapore today by the (Jneisen a v for a holiday m Europe. The Sultan, who will celebrate his 65th birthday on Sept. 17, will land m Italy and travel through (Jermany, where he149 words
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Article207 1938-09-01 9 Confidential Unofficial Meeting (Ir<i..i Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Au?. .11. nCPOSNAIi meetings between thr High Commissioner. llrilish Residents arid unoflicial member* ia the Ciuncil Chamber before the meetings of the Federal Coun«il may not become a standard practice. I am informed. Today's first unofficial inciting lasted half the mnrnng.207 words
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Article135 1938-09-01 9 DINGAPORK business jrirK were shown how to act as model dinner party hostesses at a demonstration at the last meeting of the Y.W.C.A business girls' Hub. Mrs. A. B. Jordan, president of the V.W.CA, gave the clrls .som*' host* hints. Beginning with discussion <>l135 words
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Advertisement46 1938-09-01 9 SHANKS "TALISMAN" MOWERS (ENTIRELY BRITISH MANUFACTURE.) A super grade sidewheel machine. Strong, light and most accuraiely fitted. Many of WKi the parts are malleable iron Castings and prac- MHlH^^^^ tically unbreakable. \4Rfe. 17" $117. (Complete with Gra»» Box) Jk J_* ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR46 words
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485 1938-09-01 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES Last Night's Quotations I From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday j flfcare or £1 denomination unless Latest Quotation* Previously Conversion Loan. 5 pc. 1944-64.... 114- 1 114 3 4 Funding Loan. 4 pc, IS3O-3O ***** 1 113% War Loan. 3,2 pc ivi >; 102 h485 words
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Article421 1938-09-01 10 National City Bank 2 4 B 24"* B National Dairy Products 131.. 13. National Supply Co. 1714 171? New England Gas Elec. 5s 1947 561. 551^ N.Y. Central 171/. jgi', Packard Motors 0 5 Paramount Pictures Inc. 10 IOTi Pennsylvania R.R. 19 n, jg.v Republic Steel Co.421 words
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87 1938-09-01 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association Auk. 11, 1* o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. m cases (F. 0.8. September) 27V 2 27 3 4 Good F.A.Q. m bales (F. 0.8. September* 26 3 i °7 No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spotloose) (awardable Singapore* 27» /8 27 J 4 September 27% 27 Oct.-Dec. 27587 words
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Article162 1938-09-01 10 I From London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday I n i RIBBER: Firm. London: Bd. 8 1 16a previously: 7 7 B d. Bd. Oot.-Dec: 8 116 d. S^d. previously: 715 16d. 8 1 16 d Jan-Mar.: SVed. 8 3 16d. previously: Bd. BUd. Apr.-June: 87 16d. B'/4d.162 words
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Article71 1938-09-01 10 II From London: Latest Quotations I I TIN: Firmer. Sp^t: .£192 17s. sd. Previously: €192 1?>. 6d Three months; £193 17* fid. Previous! v: €193 Ids NEW YORK TIN: <Openir- price-: 4.5.25. Prevnusiv. 4? 25 COPPER: Sett'emer.t: £40 7s. Gd. Preriouslj: £10 2s. Gci GOLD: Yesterday: £171 words
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67 1938-09-01 10 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations 1 j Metnod ol Paritj oeiore Latent freUeotrc Quoting 20-9-31 Rate viously Paris Franc to 121.1 178 5 lod 173 5 lCd New York to 488 4.80U -183 15 16 Amsterdam Guilders to 5.973 4 892* BJ2«& Hong Kong.. Psr dollar Is 3d U.67 words
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Article193 1938-09-01 10 Yesterday's Singapore Quotations Aug. ?>1 SELLING London. T.T 2 3 7 q do demand 2 3 7 B Lyons, demand 20«5 Switzerland, demar 246 Hamburg, demand HO l^ r'ew York, demand 563 8 Montreal, demand 56 7 16 Batavia. demand 1035 F Samarang. demand 103» 2 Calcutta.193 words
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Article638 1938-09-01 10 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES From Exchange Teleffm. Fraser And Co.'* f WEDNESDAY, AlO. 31. ir,B. 5 I'M MINING Uuyci* S<Ucr> Ampat Tin (4s> 4s 4s 4 Asam Kumbaog (£> 28i 6d i<os bd Austral \.aia> t£> 44a 4fc» uc d Aver Hitani «ss> 255 3d .°os 6(1 Aver Wen«638 words
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Article122 1938-09-01 10 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY ,h«r^ »fl midday was $984, down Although tin ?u dC t0 harden Kaubs also showed some improvement kVlrrfK" >CrS m the niarket at 5520 cura dividend. 27i ™?k Th f Pnce of r«^»>er at 4 o'clock122 words
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Advertisement20 1938-09-01 10 Photographic copies Free Press local pictun" can be obtained on apP 11 cation to the Mm*** Price 50 cents each20 words
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Article559 1938-09-01 11 Control Maintains Price Despite Poor Demand "EASTWARD, LOOK, THE SKY IS BRIGHT!" (From Our Own Correspondent) WORLD demand for tin, seldom brisk at this season 1 of the year, is now becalmed, as it were, m the doldrums of protracted American industrial recovery There has been559 words
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Article56 1938-09-01 11 Tin Quota To Remain 'j^ONDOX trade despatches indicate the belief that the International Tin Committee will decide to leave the export quota at 45 per cent, for the next quarter, the extra ten per cent, again being used to build up the buffer pool," says a New York cable to56 words
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Article194 1938-09-01 11 POOL FEARS GROUNDLESS (From Our O.vn Correspondent) London, Aug. 23. J7EARS expressed recently by a certain section of Malayan tinproducers that, as a result of the introduction of the buffer scheme, premiums on Straits tin would disappear, are proving to be without foundation. As today's194 words
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Article79 1938-09-01 11 r Manila, Au?. ?,0. Last Sale Prices. Previous Today's Asked Bid Asked Rid Pesos Aiita-iol; 0.37 0.3C/2 0.38 0.37 Atok 0.35' b 0.34»/> 0.35 0.34»0 Coco Grove 0.11 0.43!-; 0.44 0.13 Demonstration 031 0.30 0.31 0.30 I-X.L. 0.G3 0.64 0.6G 0.65 Masbate 0.15 0.14»s 0.15 0.1479 words
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Article171 1938-09-01 11 List Supplied By Messrs Fraser Co. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31, 1938: .1 P.M. Financial Company Dividend Books Date Ex. Div. year TIN Close Payable Date to date Austral Malay 9d. div. Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. S 10% 3d. bonus Burma Malay 6d. No. 18 Sept. 22 Sept.171 words
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Article153 1938-09-01 11 Sin~ap*M-c, Aur 30, \<* noon Buyers Srllers Gambler 7 2S Hamburg Cube «13C0 Java Cul»c $11.00 *epper: White Muatjlc $n [)Q Whit- |i 2] M B!a <* 8 25 Jopra Mixed $305 Sun Dried t3.33 Papioca: Small Fluke 3 60 Fair Flake 3.50 Medium Pearl 390 Small153 words
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Advertisement388 1938-09-01 11 Ossified advertisements fJtf I- (1 ••tret Slti*a»ore. "> all «**oartmtßti) 1»: -Time*" l.jiLin'P"' phon|> ITI fl «n« mtb Ofi fhone: i6&'t. It. Bishop Street. Peiianf, 10**"' f^honf: ll» i I \rr\ Street. London nnr Central 3608 3C09 ,fl iradma!*y» London SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sinrauore Uilhln Oatsldf Ulthoat Matarm Mala ya* Postare.388 words
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Advertisement361 1938-09-01 11 SEA FRONT KATONC GR A N GE 7; Mem R4 'near Swimming Clobi i^arge Gardens— Tennis Phone: 5758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. "LOXTON" Hrst Class Private Hotel. Bedrooms with modern bathrooms fan u5 per month. Hot water to Bathrooms. Celling rans and long Baths. P-iiards. Dancing,361 words
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Advertisement319 1938-09-01 11 BANK OF CHINA <Incorporated ln Hliina by Ppcclal Chart^ri. 12. Cecil Street, Singapore. Telephones: Manager's Office fit>« A«t. Alanacn Office HUi I \<)r.\n k Oept 1,411 General Office m>k Cable AddirKs: "ClirNC*Kl'O Taid L'p Capital Ih. S 40.000.000 09 lCeserve Funds m excess of Ch. 1.800 •.lift Total Assets approximately319 words
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Miscellaneous583 1938-09-01 11 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE. TODAY. ZIIL 225 metres U.:;3 me s) ZHP 30.96 metres '9.6!) mc/s) p.m. 5.00 Cantonese drama. t 5.15 Cantonese musical interlude.! 5.25 Cantonese drama. t 6.15 Children's programme. (Mandarin). t 6.30 Song recital by Miss V/anp Zen Mei. 7.00 Military band music." 7.15 "Talks for Women— l583 words
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Article68 1938-09-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Aug. 30 SINGAPORE MAN. Mr. S. Nicholas of the staff of Messrs. Donaldson and Burkinshaw, was married at Klanyesterday to Miss Daisy ThambirajarT youngest daughter of the late Mr c' A. Thambirajah, former Interpreter of the F.M.S. Supreme Court. The68 words
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300 1938-09-01 12 DEMARKABLE figures relating to the cost of converting commercial ships to naval use are quoted by the Committee of Public Accounts m their second report, issued recently. Alter investigating two cases m which the cost of conversion "assumed proportions out of all reasonable relation to such300 words
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Article210 1938-09-01 12 Arrived from N.I. by KLM n?ane \\Uk Mr. Sosrodakoesomo and Mr. Lion; Left for Medan. India mri Euiop« by KLM plane: Valk: Mr. Sosrodakofsomu (Amsterdam* and Mr. Lioni (Paris*. Arrived for Europe. India, and Metlan 1»y KLM plane Zilverreiger: Mr. H. 11. Drc sei, Mr. E. Miles.210 words
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Article109 1938-09-01 12 Grim Exhibit Ar Market (From Our Own Correspondent Penanpr. Auk. *0. OART oi a human ear hanging by a thread irom a wall opposite the Campbell Street Market. With a placard containing some Chinese cttantfltors. attracted a large crowd of Bflrif marketers, who were later flUpgfud by109 words
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Article53 1938-09-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Am. 30. The Chettiar community of Seremban celebrated the Vinayaga Ch&durthi festival last night with customary ceremonial. The decorated car containing the images of Hindu deities will Ibo carried tonight m procession through tho town and hundreds visited the Chettiar temple53 words
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Article571 1938-09-01 12 THE SCHEME for comi^-lin* up the industrial districts of the Ruhr the Get man North Sea and Bailie port., has long been a subject Tor d: sion m the areas .liTected. but it hfil enly recently received official s.vi. -:i,-:i. Tlie first .;a-tion to be tackled is th>571 words
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Article35 1938-09-01 12 Aug. 31: Rantau Pandjan.; MapU Togian. Both. Thedens. ftHfllna Dut.); Willy t <Kor.); Valaya <Siam'. ISoli <Nor.>; Sllvcrbeech and Acnoxs (Brit). Sept 1: Circe <Brit.); Mcrkus c phuys and Tidore <Dut.) In Ballast t35 words
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Article43 1938-09-01 12 The mail and passenger sj. D.\: nan" from Marseilles via Part -S v Djibouti, Colombo, Pondiclicrry and Madras is exported to arrivo on Monday about 7 a.m. and sail on tbi day about. 12 noon, for Baigon, Tourane, IT.iiuhonj;. from UMM W!mrvr&43 words
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Article41 1938-09-01 12 SINGPORE HARBOUR ltf 1. nV Impire 11,,, k f,., ni I H ;st H-- Mi KIIT MAICBuii, I I IM Whui H Coal VKSSII^ HKI I lanjoin Pt M.'trn (1,,. X Kepprl II ■,>,„„. I Xi:,,, ft* m No 1),,, 1 H41 words
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Article40 1938-09-01 12 I Mr I. I Vn:. X i Mr F C Mr. K. C Hen H Mh .ii.<! I Tunicr. M 111 \v Mr. gmd U\ H w prent M H I M I rod Mil Q. Robli I40 words
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Advertisement459 1938-09-01 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. < Incorporated In P. M.S.) TELEPHONE Freight 5133— Passage M9L LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING ACENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAY* KOYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. &NAOIAN PACIHC BiWyjVjHMtMHTj? (Incorporated t& Engiant^ THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct ExMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTIN-ENTAL459 words
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Advertisement64 1938-09-01 12 HENDERSON III! SL'lltlM I J «»l S\lliM^ l'.\ lortnichtlv I* .v^rn^ff M"" 1 Brturen R.in«.i<m Pnri ■MMMM UMI Ont*" d MMMKUMM' "SUIIMiS nnuu SrJ rt YOMA prcii 1 a KEMMKNDTN'I AMARAJ I Sof f o* If SAC. mom BOUMA v. 11l I PEGU LONDON 9k n# Si For Everythin- AaoertJ*"64 words
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Miscellaneous533 1938-09-01 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 am Sunday 1 p.m. Kuala Lumpur and Penans Weekdays: 7.45 i m Malacca, Batu Annam. Batu Pafrat. Gemas.533 words
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Miscellaneous58 1938-09-01 12 SHIPS IN TODAY Berthing arrangements for today: Scharnhorst West ll a.m. 11 150--down. Yasukuni Main West 8 a.m. 13 14. Hakusan Maru Roads 6 a.m. 59/60. Kampar P. Brani, 11 a.m. 47. Malacca West a.m. 61. Titan a.m. West. City of Singapore alter Titan 3. Van Heutsz Reads 10.30 a.m.58 words
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Advertisement429 1938-09-01 13 S I Ailk l^^Lj \J. f! OandBR!TISHINDJAIINES l ft ICORPORATED IN -ENGLAND) p&O.S. N. CO f S SAILINGS, r> OUTWARDS Due Due rtanace Spore Tonnage. Spore. I 9» 1938 CANTON 15,500 Nov 4 CORFU 15,000 Nov 18 iept 23 BANGALORE 6.000 Nov. 19 24 CHITRAL 15,000 Dec 2 CARTHAGE 15,000429 words
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Advertisement475 1938-09-01 13 i m B^ SB^£i^3^— 22S^^^2H Bp^'iiSl^H (Incorporated m Stratzs Settlements.) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd, {.Incorporated m Engtana.) FOR UNITED KINGOOM AND CONTINENT, VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Stfamer Oue Sails CITY OF SINGAPORE, Havre. L'don Riam, II burg, Glasgow m Port Sept. 2 CITY OF BAGDAD Havre. L'doa Rdam.475 words
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Advertisement770 1938-09-01 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE AND PENANG PHONE 5154 (7 Lines) REPRESENTING. sWNM THE BLUB FUNNEL LINE (Ocean Steam Hrn fthlow Steasmshlp Co (IMt) U4. Sbtp Co.. Ltd.. ant Cola* Motaal Steas Canard White Star Lid Navigation Co* Ltd.) Aberdeen Common»eaiu> un* The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Shaw Sartll Albion Co..770 words
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Advertisement591 1938-09-01 14 K. P. M. VAN HEUTSZ— Thursday, Sept. 1, Bangoi, Hong Kong. Swatow and Amoy MERKUS— Thursday. Sept. 1, Letong. Kramat, Tarenipa, Midai, eoe'oePandjang, Serassan, Oenting and Maras. CAMPHULJS— Thursday. Bept. 1, ToboaU, Cheribon, Sourabaya. Boeleleng (passengers and mails only). Ampenan (passengers and mails only). Padang-Bay (passengers and mails only), Laboean-Hadji591 words
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Advertisement479 1938-09-01 14 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails One Sin fa pore Singapore New York M.V CHINESE PiUKCE Sept. 3 Sept. 9 Oct. 26 MS SILVERYEW Sept 18 Sept. 25 Nov 9 M.V. JAVANESE PRINCE Oct.479 words
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Advertisement385 1938-09-01 14 TRAVEL BY^O7SlC^^^| SPEED I I SERVICfc. I EXPRESS LINERS: S -*TISF.U TION I 'BUENOS AIRES MAR I I •SANTOS MARU' lM Ur I wmrmmm mar) fMT Mu I OFFER THE FASTEST CON\F< IION Vlt I TO DURBAN FR()V WW.^.. I CAPE TOWN I: n A>> I RIO DE JANEIRO I385 words
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Article302 1938-09-01 15 Chinese Are League Champions R.E 1. P«ectacular victory by „>, to one over the division soccer at f yesterday, the |Y e virtually won the n.-hip again this M «i X will now r the RAF. i IV Bc-.red M points play the I matches > three more P. i302 words
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Article20 1938-09-01 15 KEPPEL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP result ol the <-!! Champion- Saturday and QufflniMUW. und R J. Lv Edwardi and c. *S ■■;<• mI k.20 words
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797 1938-09-01 15 Friction During Selangor Cup Soccer Fixtures PL A YERS WALK OFF THE FIELD IN ONE MA TCH Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3?. gHOULD inter-Community soc-er matches m Kuala Lumpur be discontinued, is the question many people are asking after the T.P.C.A. versus Malays Cup-tie match last Friday m which there was797 words
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Article, Illustration14 1938-09-01 15 picture. Beang <E. Donnelly) won the second race at Bokit Timah yesterday.— Free rressFree rress - 14 words
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Article, Illustration13 1938-09-01 15 picture. Empire Flower, winner of sixth race at Bukit Timah yesterday. Free PressFree Press - 13 words
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Article415 1938-09-01 15 K.L. Sports Notes— By Video In the junior knock-out competition the Eurasians have only themselves to blame for a replay with the Police Depot Reserves. In the final yesterday, although territorially they had most of the play, they just failed to get the alldeciding goal. Lazaroo had the mortification of415 words
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Article32 1938-09-01 15 All ties arranged for Sunday m the men's open championships are postponed, owing to the Clerical Union "Haw-Par" Hall not being available. The fixtures for Saturday remain as I usual.32 words
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223 1938-09-01 15 FRIENDLY SOCCER MATCH ON PADANG DISPLAYING better team work Pulau Brani Football Club beat the S.C.C by four goals to two m a friendly game on the padang yesterday. The winners gave a good account and deserved to win. The S.C.C. were223 words
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824 1938-09-01 15 Garrison Sports Notes By Audio TTHE Command Aquatic meeting which opened on Tuesday and will be concluded today appears likely to be another triumph for the R.A.F., the unit championship holders. The airmen won each of their heats on the first day with ease and824 words
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Article171 1938-09-01 15 Tooays SC.C. term's ties are mens nnrm.Ks A CLASS E. C. Cherringion and R. F. B Gurr <— 30) vs. H. H Markhsm and D M Seward iscr.). H. L. Marshall and J H Phillip I -15 vs. A G. Hay and C. R Wardle <— 15) W.171 words
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Miscellaneous112 1938-09-01 15 Diary Of The HOTELS. RAFFLES Orchestral Concert. 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Dinner and Dancer 945 to Midnight. Attraction. La Perl et Jean Var. CINEMAS. NEW ALHAMBRV "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm." With Shirley Temple. 20th Ontury-Fox, today 315, 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. CAITTOL: "Break The News' with Jack Buchanan and Maurice112 words
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Article, Illustration2531 1938-09-01 16 ARGOUTA T ONL YFA VOURITE TO WIN YESTERDAY Big Dividends At S.T.C. Second Day QNLY one favourite was successful yesterday at Bukit Timah, the second day of the Singapore Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting. Argoutat, the favourite, paid $21 and was ridden by2,531 words
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Article119 1938-09-01 16 Dividend: Race. Horse. Rider Win Place 1: Kabinda Dawson $3? $10 Harlequin McPhmon $8 Romano Dodd $12 2: Beano E. Donnelly $11 $13 Abbot's Temptation Kir wan $13 Velocity Whaian $10 t: K.C.G. Kirwan $12 $14 Dri/t On J. Donnelly $14 Happy New Year Dawson $15 4:119 words
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