The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 September 1938
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Title Section17 1938-09-21 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,579. ESTD. J835. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, MM. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article107 1938-09-21 1 Haile Selassie's Crown £500 London, Sept. 20. J.v the hack room of a Harrogate jeweller* shop is stored a diamond-encrusted, crown of gold. The crown belongs to the jeicel\er, Mr. J. A. Tinda I, of Parliament street. He says: 'I uill supply any prospective jvrc?iaser with adequate proof that this107 words
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Article91 1938-09-21 1 Seven Dead In U.S. Train Crash Ix)s Angeles, Sept. 20. r\VO Southern Pacific crack passenger trains came into olision at Tortuga, California, today. One of the drivers and a fireman and five passengers were killed and over 40 were injured. t is stated that the collision was ween a trainReuter - 91 words
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Article159 1938-09-21 1 Philadelphia, Sept. 20. GRAND JURY here today returned a verdict of murder and manslaughter on indictments against officials and tjuards of Philadelphia County Prison m connection with the deaths of four convicts, who 'Vere found "roasted m their eelta." The prisoners, who were on hunger Tike159 words
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160 1938-09-21 1 Sudetenland Secession To Germany? PRAGUE, SEPT. 20. THE CZECHOSLOVA--1 KIAN CABINET, PRESIDED OVER BY DR. EDVARD BENES, TODAY IN CONSIDERING THE QUESTION OF SENDING A NOTE TO BRITAIN AND FRANCE ACCEPTED IN PRINCIPLE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RE-DRAWING OF THE CZECH FRONTIERS, AS A SOLUTION160 words
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Article, Illustration120 1938-09-21 1 King Caught In Storm On Mountain |£ING LEOPOLD of the Belgians, who inherits his father's love for the sport of mountain climbing is now spending a climbing holiday at Northern Italy. While out with two guides the King was caught m a violent wind and half storm while climbing Mount120 words
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Article66 1938-09-21 1 London. Sept. 20. Among the exhibition on view at Euston Station m connection with tomorrow's celebrations of the centenary of the London Midland and Scottish Railway, is the first Royal Saloon Coach built m 1842 sind a Saloon built for Queen Victoria m 1869. The oldestBritish Wireless - 66 words
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Article117 1938-09-21 1 Berlin, Sept. 20. UERR HITLER, accompanied by 11 Herr von Ribbcntrop, the German Foreign Minister, received Dr. Imredy. the Hungarian Prime Minister, and Dr. de Kahya, the Foreign Secretary, at the Fuehrer's mountain home at Obersalzburg today. An official announcement of the visit explains that the117 words
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Article93 1938-09-21 1 British InnerCabinet Meet London, Sept. 20. THE British Inner-Cabinet held a meeting at No. 10, Downing Street, today, which was attended by Sir Robert Vansittart, the Diplomatic Adviser, and Sir Alexander Cadosren, of the Foreign Office Staff. From Paris it is reported that this morning's Press, discussing the new Anglo-French93 words
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Article30 1938-09-21 1 London, Sept. 20. Queen Mary, who has been staying with Princess Royal and Lord Harewocd, at Harewood House, will return to London today.- British WirelessBritish Wireless - 30 words
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Article108 1938-09-21 1 "Departure From British Policy" London, Sept. '10. rpHE DESIRE that Parliament A should be consulted with regard to the Anglo-French proposals m the Central European situation as soon as possible was expressed m a letter from Mr. C. R. Atlee, leader of the House of Commons Opposition to Mr. Neville108 words
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Article30 1938-09-21 1 Batavi.l, Sept. 20. Tiie British steamer Welcombe, aground m Bantam Bay, West Java, was refloated yesterday, according to Lloyd's Survey. She is now hi Priok Harbour ReuterReuter - 30 words
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147 1938-09-21 1 pKUFUSALh for an embargo on the supply ol aeroplane oil to Japan, the sending oV a neutral commission to China to collect farts m connection with the use of poison gas and bombing of populated centres and general conference to study these mattersReuter - 147 words
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Article, Illustration20 1938-09-21 1 Thi, n lap claim MM» of <he German popuUtion beyond ne Reich frontiers, based on a map published In Berlin.20 words
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185 1938-09-21 1 Sanctions To Follow? Tokio, Sept. 20. IT is learned that Japan will reject the invitation to settle the Sino- a panes*' dispute under Article 17 of the Covraant, say.s Renter. The invitation received m Tokio from Geneva i Is morning will be considered by the185 words
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Article92 1938-09-21 1 Customs Shed Burnt Down London, Sept. 2J. A TELEGRAM from the High Commissioner of Palestine received at the Colonial omce today states that a DritMi soldier was stabbed m Jan a yesterday. His condition is not serious. An Arab police-sergeant and one of the Jewish supernumerariesBritish Wireless - 92 words
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Article80 1938-09-21 1 London, Sept. Z\). "TIIK Ministry of Labour cost of living index at Sept. 1 was unchanged from August and one per cent, higher than a year ago. Wajres changes reported to Ministry of Labour m first eight months of this year are estimated to have resultedBritish Wireless - 80 words
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Advertisement36 1938-09-21 1 r,:dlaya'£ Premier Hotel. < TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE FROM 6.30 P.M. TO 8.30 P.M. DINNER DANCE (informal) FROM 9.30 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT h "PHYLLIS AND JAMES" THE POPULAR COMEDIANS. ADMISSION NON-DINERS $1.00 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by Dan Hopkins36 words
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Advertisement65 1938-09-21 1 ON SEA VIEW I^^ HOTEL TONIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY KELLER'S POPULAR HUNGARIAN BAND ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY TREVOR DAWN CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL SPECIALITY DANCERS $3- NON-DINERS SI- DANCE INFORMAL THE ROTARY CLU£ .T|X; OF SINGAPORE MEETS TODAY AT 1 P.M. AT THE ADELPIII HOTEL SPEAKER: ROTARIAN REV.65 words
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Article, Illustration73 1938-09-21 2 The Outrider Sounds His Horn T*HE coaching marathon introduced by the late Mr. Bertram Mills, as President of th» Princes Risbor Agricultural Show was one of the principal events of the show held last week. The route taken was a circular one and was over eight miles starting and finishing73 words
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Article79 1938-09-21 2 Froni Our Own Correspondent) Scrcmban, Sept. 19. A Malay. Saha: bin BsJtar, who admit .ed ten previous c;nvicticns. was sent?nced to one year's rigorous imprisonment on each of two charges, th? sentencss to run consecutively, by the Scremban magistrate today The sentence was to be followed79 words
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592 1938-09-21 2 Scheme For War Debt Settlement Next? London, Sept. 14. THE conclusion of the Anglo-United States trade agree- ment is being 1 compared to a welcome explosion, loosening a log* jam. Among the congested timber which may now be freed to leave the592 words
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95 1938-09-21 2 Queen Calls For Bigger Sacrifices The Hague, Sept. 20. DEFERRING to foreign affairs m a speech from the throne today Queen Wilhelmina said it was satisfactory m these sSenuous times that the relations of Holland with other countries remained of a friendly nature. The Queen added that the continuance of95 words
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Article, Illustration32 1938-09-21 2 S ki;r I)\sr\(.li:— Sabu, Ihe Elcpi, Boy— 'eft Waterloo Station on the Aquitania boat train, for a tour of America. Here is Sabu nein* carried to the train by his swarthy bodyguard.32 words
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57 1938-09-21 2 Yip Kirn Swee was yesterday charged m the Singapore Traffic Court with causing grievous hurt to an Indian boy, C. Krishna, by driving his car m a rash manm)- along Bukit Timah Road on Sept. 19. The case was fixed for mention on57 words
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77 1938-09-21 2 Release Of 5,000 Chinese Demanded Hankow, Sept. 20. QEN. WU TIEH CHENG, Governor of Kwangtung, has petitioned the Central Government, urging that the Chinese Foreign Office should lodge a protest with the Siamese Government and demand the unconditional release of 5,000 Chinese who have been detained by the Siamese Government.77 words
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236 1938-09-21 2 Hankow, Sept. 20. THK Japanese forces m 11 .nan made further headway yesterday when the vanguard reached the North Gate of the Huang chuen city, 95 miles to the northeast of the Japanese immediate objective on the Peiping-Hankow Railway the railway centre of Sinyar.r—236 words
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Article155 1938-09-21 2 '"THE Baroness and the Butler" vhich opened at the Alhambra last ;iight is good entertainment but fails short of other pictures played In separately, by the two stars, Annabella and William Powell. The story of a perfect butler m a prime minister's household, who upsets the155 words
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Article133 1938-09-21 2 STARRING Tom Walls "Secoid Best Bed," ichich opened at the Pavilion Theatre last night is not of the usual Tom Wals fUnn' staiidard. The action ol the picture is slow, and 's inclined to become monotonous. However this defect is made up by jsome very good133 words
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Article37 1938-09-21 2 "Singapore" Base For Indo-China I i-anh. nn Annan northward I by O I cal tii' imtM and tel ih ten, i«H 1,. plemt-ntar^ t which i Into en t. IP the Q Tiir.istra: French End Chi li37 words
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Article101 1938-09-21 2 London. Scpl. iBOUT 1.003 r.on-cor. Id B en Or lto promoted to war: (Class 3) and will h M coc.mand of plate i valei.t tub-unitJ hitherto commanded b] This Is I suet pr MOttOOt, ißd is th« changes In the i vice The War OH. format.en101 words
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Article43 1938-09-21 2 Suicide While Home On Leave London Scp! 4 VEKDU'I tlMl mind was dwurbed^- j cd at an inn today en John 1 accountant H- I Malaya RowSpwai edlaW with radio pel Chief iMPKtor W Yard. .sUUd I Rowley fur .1 had he«-n lnsomiu43 words
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52 1938-09-21 2 FtcmO 0 n jhe mm Peoang. ol Mi Cl and Mr Dl Gtak BCi «WfW Cluw Boon Chu TIM o>"l'i This is tl wvly-ertct I TIM fof«« i Str It H mm Un- v. ii continu vorsity toßuroPJ' The PM I arc wnW th« MM lamlllrt52 words
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Advertisement70 1938-09-21 2 1 i^^r Baak w^i^Sßbl ■DBraf r yj E^- an economical treat full of cone entrated goodness. Kidneys on toast have long been n favourite of the breakfast table. Not only do they make a very palatable, light, early morning meal— but one possessing an abundance of n utritive elements. Kidneys70 words
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Advertisement14 1938-09-21 2 B 0D V BELT jock c T T "M««a» FROM M "ICAL HALL LTD.14 words
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377 1938-09-21 3 MIDNIGHT RAID DESCRIBED Pepper Thrown In Eyes She Alleges A i efla cCce Cc f an o armed Chine c B™e was described m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday Ihe tfang, it was alleged, entered her house at midnight threw pepper into377 words
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Article, Illustration43 1938-09-21 3 The "Bo> King" Anand.i cf Siam. who yest:rday celebrated his 13th birthday. The King is at present being educated m Switzerland, but he is expected to pass through Singapore when on his way to visit his country at the end of this year.43 words
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Article196 1938-09-21 3 Gaol For Man Who "Fined" Cyclist cIiNTENCE of 15 months' rigorous imprisonment to be followed by one year's police supervision was imposed upon an Indian, Abdul Salam, wl\o was con- ictod m the Singapore Criminal District Court, yesterday, on a charge of robbery. lv] Salam admitted several previnvictlons. r xsecution196 words
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Article69 1938-09-21 3 OLEADING guilty to a charge of negligent driving on Aug. 14, as a result of which his bus collided with a car m North Bridge Road, a Chinese, Low Ong Moy, was yesterday fined $40 m the Singapore Traffic Court. Court Inspector Frew, who prosecuted, said the69 words
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Article336 1938-09-21 3 Future Of Malayan Tin Industry pOMMENT on the future of the Malayan tin industry was made by Mr. G. T. Waring, presiding at the annual meeting m Penang of the Klang River Tin DTedging Co., Ltd. ''The position began to deteriorate very rapidly m the autumn of last year," Mr.336 words
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Article349 1938-09-21 3 A JAPANESE, K. Ko^uti, proprietor of the Nanyo Printing Office, Cecil Street, who was charged with printing a seditious book m English called the "Japanese Spirit" on Apr. 6 and an Indian, Khalil S. Anwari, who was charged with preparing the book, were yesterday discharged by Mr.349 words
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Article152 1938-09-21 3 fa EUROPEAN inspector of the Straits Settlements Police Force, Sidney Dodds, appeared m the Singapore Fifth Police Court, yesterday, on two further summons charging him with being absent from duty without good cause and neglecting to perform the duty of a routine inspector after having been detailed152 words
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Advertisement48 1938-09-21 3 Of c° lirS ie W"** 1 Flavour, freshness, purity ami value. These qualities give you complete enjoyment of Lyons' confections. The wide variety provides a -hoice for every taste. LYONS 0 EUCtOUS CONFECTIONER V FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT! Agents JACKSON 6c CO., LTD. Robinson Road, Singapore. 2 APB I48 words
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Advertisement146 1938-09-21 3 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS •n SUMATRA BRASTAGI— PRAPAT 10 DAYS' ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR $165/Further information from: K. P. M. R. V. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPY (incorporate*! m Holland.) y I 111 I I I All Classes ■■■■^■i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m- Ao,»nK of Insurance riiroufehout Malay i She 'Jtotfiil Exchange Assurance :£ondon HEAD OFFICE FOR MALAYA: C.146 words
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444 1938-09-21 4 MADAME C HIANG ASSISTS FACTORY GIRLS Evacuation Scheme For Helpless Workers DETERMINED that the abuse of Chinese women by the Japanese invaders as carried out m Shanghai, Wusih, Nanking and Wuhu, shall not be repeated m the Wuhan cities, Madame Chiang Kai-shek is now taking a deep personal interest m444 words
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Correspondence
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Letter509 1938-09-21 4 Bitterest Complaint Of Peasants (To tbe Editor of the S.F.P.) Sir.— l entirely agree with Haji, Mohamed BBSQ& guest speaker at the Penang Rotary Club luncheon melting. that "the real Malays are to be found among the peasantry of the country." I have lived amongst these509 words
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Article62 1938-09-21 4 A public meeting of the Indians of Singapore was held at the North Indian Hindu Association on Sunday. An organising committee was elected for the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on Oct. 2. Mr. EthirVeerasingam was elected chairman of the committee, Messrs. R. Ramanathan and G. Somasundram were62 words
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Article185 1938-09-21 4 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending Sept. 25. 1938. Today 5.15 p.m.— Headquarters SR.A. <v) 3" A.A. Gun Drill: 2 S.S.V.F. Signal Section. Signal Training: 2 S.S.V.F. Int. Section. Section Training: 1 S.S.V.F. Int. Section Section Training: Intelligence Platoon Platoon Training; "E" Coy. Section185 words
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Article131 1938-09-21 4 TELLING the accused that he had acted dishonestly and, as such kind of dishonesty seemed too common at present, he could not pass the offence lightly though it was his first conviction, Mr. Justice Home, at the Singapore Assizes, yesterday, sentenced Ma Chan, a Chinese to131 words
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Article77 1938-09-21 4 Two Months 'Living Expenses CETTING an unique example m the present movement m Hankow of solicitinf 300,000 fift packages for the Chinese soldiers at various war fronts, Mr. .Lo Chinc-yu, associate director of the China Motion Picture Studio, has contributed a letter m which he announced that the recipient will77 words
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Article181 1938-09-21 4 (To th«- Editor of the Free Press > Sir,— Following the resolutions passed by the South Indian Chamber of Commerce the majority of shops In Singapore. I am glad to hear, were closed after 1 p.m. yesterday. For myself I regret to say that I belong to181 words
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Article75 1938-09-21 4 WORLD LABOUR DISPUTES Intern«lo^i a Lt b tr < »ft Year Boole o( Labour g^ 5 comply n»ur, t «2sf saw* «safias working days. a H.:55 The United .< UV ei u«j and a loss ol 28 424*7"^^^ Next ran,. lh iW?^ linvolving 545.15S W*?? Of 3.287,105 workiM da? 2Jj75 words
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Article26 1938-09-21 4 STRUCK OIL UNDER THE SEA Wfc marine oU kM found at tßftram tot gcotU. M.ner> m^ a G.vtr.rv upon oil r. s mainland 2.200 be! -v26 words
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Advertisement531 1938-09-21 4 CLASSIFIED AD VERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services. For particulars, see Municipal Tenders Bomb: Annual Supplies for 1939 See Notice m Tender Room. Construction of a new reinforced concrete bridge over the Singapore River at Pulau Saigon. (Deposit $500) Date of531 words
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Advertisement448 1938-09-21 4 BOARD RESIDENCE, SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd (neat Swimming Club) Board -Residence at moderate ratesLarge Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. "LOXTOM" First Class Private Hotel. Bedrooms with modern bathrooms from $65 per month. Hot water to Bathrooms. Ceiling fans and long:448 words
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Advertisement41 1938-09-21 4 ft 5 m i I m jA m ib Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day? Bj You can bank on it MACLEANSfj) PEROXIDE SfSiS IST TOOTH PASTE gfitf If vo« urn ft solid d«»tifrke, try Macl^ni SoJ>4 Ftp*** p< nit f41 words
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Article110 1938-09-21 5 OETURNING to his room m a lodging house m Park Read, Singapore, on the night of Sept. 9, a Shanghai Chinese found the door closed but Unlocked. The room was m darkness and on striking a match he was horrified to see his room-mate lyin* dead110 words
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Article66 1938-09-21 5 Law Notice For The Day Before Mr. Justice Pedlow m 2nd Court at 11 a.m. Assizes:— Rex v.s. Kuppuramy Naidu (if not concluded*. Thereafter:— Rex vs. Kch Ah Pang (f), Tan Toh Leng and Chu Kirn Seng. Before Mr. Justice Home m !>rd. Court at 11 a.m. 5.259 38 Maria66 words
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575 1938-09-21 5 EUROPEAN CRISIS DOMINATES ALL MARKETS Drop In Gilt-Edged Securities AS for many weeks past, the European crisis has completely dominated all markets. Statistics relating to commodity production, consumption and stocks were of no importance under the political cloud that obscured all ordinary business consideration*?, write Fraser and Company m their575 words
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Article161 1938-09-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 20. AT last A.R.P. is coming to Penang. The news that Penang teachers are being given preliminary instructions as a prelude to A.R.P. training must be received with gratification. There are at present only two men m Penan? qualified as161 words
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Article278 1938-09-21 5 ALLEGED OFFENCES BY P.O. CLERK DECAU&E he had not sufficient money to engage a lawyer to defend him. Kuppusamy Naidu, a former e'erk at the Singapore General Pc.st Office, charged en t;vo counts cf criminal breach c-f trust, made an application |at th;> Singapore Assizes yesterday for the second tinic278 words
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Article190 1938-09-21 5 The monthly meeting of the genera! committee of the Y.W.C.A. was held on Friday with Mrs. F. D. Thompson, the Vice-President m the chair, cwin? to the absence of the President. Mrs. A. B. Jordan. The resignation of Mrs. M Gacsino from the general and hostel committees was190 words
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Advertisement200 1938-09-21 5 ALHAMBRA Spedal Morning: SHOWS ON SATURDAY SUNDAY AT 11 r #o 9* ot l^^^Jm*'* it's the Funniest picture Jane ever made! A Picture that will entertain the entire family! -THE BARONESS an*i the BUTLER is one of the most delightful stories ever to reach the screen! Vie Press. 3 SHOWS200 words
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Advertisement262 1938-09-21 5 Make a Date with DANIELLE. (Phone 5261) TODAY [3X5-6.15" at the CAPITOL 3.15 New Universal Pictures introduce to Malayan Audiences DANIELLE DARRIEUX Star of the famous picture '•Mayerting" m her first Hollywood Triumph iB B^^ .^BB^^ddl^^^^BßM^HkJ^^l^L. I B"f #1 fcJWfc. s B yi i|^B With DOUGLAS ©ft PAJHLIS^ FAIRBANKS, Jnr.262 words
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645 1938-09-21 6 The Singapore free Press Czech Settlement WEDNESDAY, MHBMMOI !l, l<)38. £»RITICS of "realism" will no doubt soon be heard condemning the proposed solution of the Sudeten-German problem, but they will have to admit that, though it is a submission to Nazi demands, it is likely to prevent, or at least645 words
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1246 1938-09-21 6 Edgar D. Ward - Machinery Will Do Everything In The World Of 2000 AD. Edgar D. Ward Seeking The Ideal— VII By DELLAMY'S "Looking Backwards" is perhaps the best known and most widely read of all modern Utopias. The hero, Julian West, is a wealthy man who lives m Boston, U.S.A., sleeping m an1,246 words
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Advertisement331 1938-09-21 6 C 1 quality dry gin. caldbeck's P-G2 COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED Head Office-. 13, Regent Street, LONDON, S. W 1. TAKE CHARGE OF EASTERN KIT AT IHEIR PORT SAID BRANCH HAVE IT LAUNDERED AND READY FOR YOU ON THE RETURN JOURNEY Representatives board all homeward bound steamers at PORT SAID,331 words
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Advertisement12 1938-09-21 6 UNUSUAL CIGARETTE BOXES IN BLACKWOOD AND CLOISONNE. i B.«,ry Rd. Ist floor.12 words
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Article, Illustration252 1938-09-21 7 NEW KATONG SCHOOL WILL MEET LONG FELT NEED GOVERNMENT HELP PROMISED THE Choon Guan English School would fill a long felt want m Katong m the direction of education, said by Mr. A. S. Small, the Colonial Secretary, before declaring open the new school at Koon Seng Road, yesterday. Mr.Free Press - 252 words
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282 1938-09-21 7 ALLEGED PROMISE OF MARRIAGE AFTER part hearing, an action for damages for breach of promise of marriage by Maria Wong, a nurse, against Aroon Chandra Sinha, an assistant medical officer of the Singapore General Hospital, was adjourned yesterday by Mr. Justice Home m the High282 words
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Article63 1938-09-21 7 IT WAS reported at a meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association committee that the Government has appointed a Committee to investigate the opportunities for the employment of local born Asiatics m the engineering profession m Malaya. The possibilities of new avenues of employment m engineering63 words
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Article122 1938-09-21 7 A verdict of misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter. folio vcjjig an inquiry into the death of a 44-year- od Cantonese, Tan Ah Cheng, who died from injuries when he was knocked down by a motorlorry m Tank Road122 words
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Article92 1938-09-21 7 A GANG fißht between a number of Chinese In Club Street on Monday n ght had a sequel m the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday, when five men who are alleged to have taken part m (he affray were charged with rioting. Bottles and stones92 words
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Article55 1938-09-21 7 A Chinese named Tang Hong Hin was alleged to have been assaulted and robbed of his gold ring by anothes Chinese at 3^4 milestone, Upper Serangoon Road, yesterday. Tang was bleeding profusely with a fracture of his nasal bone when admitted to hospital. The matter was55 words
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Article95 1938-09-21 7 DX AN DISHING revolvers ami knives, four Chinese entered a sundry goods shop m Bukit Timah Road, near Newton Circus, on Monday nierht and robbed the proprietress of $30 m cash. The shop assistants were about to put up the shutters and the proprietress was at95 words
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Article45 1938-09-21 7 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Fenaiiff, Sept. 10. Speaking fluent English and declar-' ing that he was the victim of a frameup, Tan Soon Teik was fined $25, m default two weeks' imprisonment by the Additional Magistrate for the theft of a camera.45 words
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Article158 1938-09-21 7 Boys Describe Bathing Tragedy SCHOOLBOYS gave evidence m the Singapore Coroner's Court yesterday, when Mr. W. G. Porter held an inquiry into the death of D. D. Peyadasa, 13-years-old son of a Sinhalese jeweller, whose decomposed body was found on the mudbanks of the Kallang River on Sunday. Evidence revealed158 words
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Article213 1938-09-21 7 SAKAIS LIKE DANCING (From Our Own Correspondent). Batu Gajah, Sept. 19. AMR. E. F. ALLEN. Agricultural 1?1 Field Officer, Perak South, and Che Tak, Malay Agricultural Assistant, Kinta, this week visited the Sakai settlement near Tanjong Tualang. It is understood that the Sakais are now getting good produce from their213 words
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Article104 1938-09-21 7 Tiie Council meeting of the Clerical tlnion has accepted the membership of the followI ing: Au Yoo Meng, Cheong Boon Bu, Choo Kirn Seng, Choo Yok Seng. Choo Cheng Seng, Cliia Yin Poh. Chua Cheng Bok. Gtoh Chin Hak, Gan Hock Jin. Ho Soon KUt, Md. Y. B.104 words
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Article87 1938-09-21 7 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 19. The Negri Sembilan Assizes began In the Seremban Supreme Court tnls morning before Mr. Justice Raja Musa The D. P. P., Mr. T. V. A. Brodle. prosecuted. There were five cases on the list and two criminal appeals.87 words
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Article320 1938-09-21 7 KUALA LUMPUR BUILDING BOOM (Fran Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. THERE is at present a regular building boom here, but most of the builders are putting up their own houses. It is paradoxical that, at a time when the shortage of houses is so pronounced, there should be320 words
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Article223 1938-09-21 7 LAND SCHEME TO HELP UNEMPLOYED OTom Our Own Correspondent If*h, Sept. 20 IN an attempt to provide employment for as many unemployed as posslbi' prominent Chinese business men have decided to attempt to assist deserving people In taking up agricultural work In various parts of the state. As i first,223 words
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Article115 1938-09-21 7 *I*HE lolloping Singapore app.-mt- ments arc officially announml Lieutenant Commander F. E. Chevalier. DSC. R.N is appointed to Terror II (Ni additional and to Terror II «N additional as Assistant King's Harbour Master and Assistant Commander of Singapore Dockyard. Lieutenant Commander Chevalier is expected to arrive115 words
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Advertisement27 1938-09-21 7 TONIGHT KURT BLACH HIS EUROPEAN ORCHESTRA will entertain you with DINNER CONCERT 8-9.30 p DANCE MUSIC 9.30 -Midnight OPENING NIGHT "THE RAGE OF PARIS" WITH DANIELLE DARRIEUX27 words
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Advertisement83 1938-09-21 7 it •■•■"•V^ rp If voii are interested m the purchase of a Radio set or :i gramophone you will surely be interested m our new Catalogue. It will give us great pleasure to s«»nd you one of these catalogues if you will let us know. ROBINSON CO., LTD.- hrn radio83 words
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Article, Illustration231 1938-09-21 8 Singapore Films In Pictures UIS TRENKER, one of the screen's most colourful personalities has a leading role m 'The Challenge,' a new London Film next change at the Capitol Theatre. Trenker is known chiefly among British audiences for "The White Hell of Pitz Palu." a classic m photography -Storm Over231 words
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Article, Illustration130 1938-09-21 8 '•f.V Old Chicago" is a picture m a big way. It traces not only the history of a family, but the history of a city. It runs fsf nearly en hour and a ha'f. It comes, to the New Aihambru next wtek. "In Old Chicago" is a130 words
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Article, Illustration115 1938-09-21 8 WETITH Warren WilUan ar.d Cftfl Paine': In the leading roles, UniversaTs "Wives Under Suspicion* ■!ep;c!:::y the toul r.CQcncraiion of a ierctiess district attorney, cones tJ Jh c Par: ti 0 :>. The. it re :i~ S nda v This picture, 1 1 which I ■'cj^air end rc?jn:nc: alternate115 words
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Article, Illustration112 1938-09-21 8 JJUGH HERBERT, behind a slig>. disguise, is seen here amort r the gold diggers of "Gold Diggers In Paris", at the Hew Alhambra shortly. Novelty bands are nothing new m Hollywood, but Freddie Fisher's Schnickeirltz Band from Minnesota is said io have been sensation ir> Hollywood. The band112 words
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424 1938-09-21 8 Britain On The Screen— By Joan Littlefield WHEN MC.M.'s great spectacle "Marie Antoinette" is shown throughout America and the world this iall, the name of Robert Morley, It Ls said, will join those of the stars. Those who have seen his performance as Louis XVI. a part originally intended for424 words
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Article194 1938-09-21 8 Eats What She Likes— Yet Reduces. When excess fat starts to overtake a woman, her dressmaker, with the tell-tale tape measure, will soon detect it. If you are beset with the fear of losing your girlish proportions —of finding yourself catalogued Out-size —read the letter194 words
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Advertisement287 1938-09-21 9 p o IOFF FOR A CRUISE BY I Of WHY DON'T YOU GO TOO? CHEAP RETURN TICKETS TO CHINA, JAPAN, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY. Available for two months. From SINGAPORE To:— Ist. Clasb 2nd. Class Hong Kong 5137.14 $102 86 Shanthai S188.5? $137.14 Robe or Yokohama $222.86 $154.29 Colombo $282.86 $188.57287 words
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Advertisement372 1938-09-21 9 DrriRnMBHnMiSE Et^^^EjE^^^^£?E^B^^^^^3E^B^^^*^^^l {incorporated m Stram Settlements.) 40v^SSS ELLERMAtI BUCKHALL S.S. Co., Ltd, {incorporated tn England.) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA POUTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer r> ae sails CITY OF BAGDAD Calls Glasgow Sept 29 Oct. 2 CITY OF ORAN Calls Glasgow Oct. 20 Nov 2 CITY OF PITTSBURC Nor372 words
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Advertisement823 1938-09-21 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. i SINGAPORE AND PENANG PHONE 5154 (7 Lines) REPRESENTIMC. iurriNO nn, v^£ FUNNEL LINK (Ocean Steam Tne Boa RJil«w Sfeamshln Co M 812» LU. Snip Co., Ltd.. and Cnlna MutnaJ Canard WnJte »tm» UA Navigation Co.. Ll*) Aberdeen Commooweaitb uno. ffce Straits Steamahlp Co. Lid. Shan BavUl823 words
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Advertisement600 1938-09-21 10 K. P. M. THEDENS— Wednesday, .Sept. 21, Mv n tok and Palembang. TOGlAN— Wednesda-y, Sept. 21, Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djan b*. MAPlA— Wednesday. Sept. 21. Prigißadja, Sapat, Tembllahan, PoeloePallas. Pengalian-Estate, and Rengat. VALENTUN -Wednesday. Sept. 21. Belawan-Dell. VAN HEUTSZ— Wednesday. Sept. 21. Penang and Belawan-Deli. TOMOHON— Thursday. Sept. 22, Singkawang,600 words
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Advertisement582 1938-09-21 10 JOINT SERVICE Of PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails 4lue Singapore Singapoie Ne* %om MS SILVERYEW In Port Sept. 25 Nov. 9 M.V. JAVANESE PRINCE Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Nov 2a M.S. SILVERWALNUT Oct. 18 Oct 25582 words
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Advertisement433 1938-09-21 10 O- S. K. UjJin FOB AFRICA AM. soi Til amT^ tßuenos Aire» Mara Bueno* Aires via Colombo Mom^,. bar. Dar-es-Salaam. Lourerc ban. Port Eiirabeth. 1 JJ Janeiro. Santos. Ri, rtB l de Town Mara East London via Colombo. Bnnm-iv ir Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dtr-es-SSam' J n VlCtll 0 Marques and Durban433 words
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Miscellaneous199 1938-09-21 10 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches Arrival* M. BY STEAMERS AND AIR TODAY I Kretay Suddhadib 2 p.m. I Japan Arizona Maru 4 p.m. Djambl K. Toongl:al Toglan 2 p.m I Java, South -UY Sumatra. S East Borneo. Celebes. Molucras and Timor Dilly x K.LM 9 p.m. Java, South -West Sumatra.199 words
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Miscellaneous92 1938-09-21 10 MAILS I Ml* ri.« .Mails from I are expecteJ laiajr. 4 ,«4 Mails !ro,r South Amct. cd toda\. tarn I Malls from tv Air <i: L M i iiiiiHrwfM Although M country In first cla» m ?cnt by air to D by re*, except »on«f made, m of Mauritius, for92 words
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476 1938-09-21 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday Share of £1 denomination unless Latest Quotations Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c. 1944-64 112»£ HO Funding Loan. 4 p.c. 1960-90 11l 110 War Loan, 3y 2 p.c ***** OT% Com. Union Assce. (Units) 9*4 93^ Prudential Assce.476 words
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178 1938-09-21 11 RUBBER: Firm London: 8 i;i6d. 8\ a A. Previously: 7 15 16d fi 1 I6d Oct.-Dec: 8«/ B d. 8 3|l6d. Previously: 8d 8 1 16 d Jan.-Mar.: 8»/ 4 d. 8 sjl6d Previously: 8 1 16 d 8 3 16178 words
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Article1245 1938-09-21 11 Fraser And Co.'s List TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 1938: 5 P.M. MINING Bayer* Sellers Ampat Tin i4e> 3s Iki 4s 3d Asam Kurabang (t) 28s 30»nom Austral Malay (£> 43s 47s norn Ayer Hitam <ss) 22s 24s 6d Aver Wen« <$D .60 .65 Bangui Tin (£>1,245 words
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Article65 1938-09-21 11 TIN: Dull. Spot: £195 12s. 6d. Previously: £196 12s. 6d. Three months: £196 7s. 6d. Previously: £197 7s. 6d NEW YORK TIN: Opening price): 43.80. Previously: 43.75. COPPER: Settlement: £42 17s. 6d. Previously: £43 7s. 6d. GOLD: Yesterday: £7 4s. Previously: £7 4s. 7d. SILVER: Spot: 1965 words
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Article62 1938-09-21 11 London Closing Quotations Method of Parity before Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 121.1 178 21 64d. 178 2164 d. New York... to 4-S8 4.82% 4.80% Amsterdam. Guilders to 8.97? i 3.92% 8.92 Hong Kong. Per dol'.ar Is. 3d. Is. 3d. Shanghai... Per dollar62 words
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Article222 1938-09-21 11 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Singapore, Sept. 20. MINING. Tin at midday was $100.00. up $1.25. The tin share market today was rather slow m responding to ths improved political news but nevertheless a distinct advance m a number of stocks222 words
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Article173 1938-09-21 11 SEPT. 29 SELLING London T.T. 2 3 25 32 London, demand 2 3 25 32 Lyons, demand 2f>oo Switzerland, demand 245U Hamburg, demand 133 New York, demand 55 9 16 Montreal, demand 55 Batavla, demand 103 Samarang. demand 102 Ts Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon demand 154 7173 words
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79 1938-09-21 11 Sept. 29, \z o'clock Boon Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. m cases (F. 0.8. September) 27 27' i, Good F.A.Q. m bales «;F.0.8. September) 26V* 26% No. I.X.R.S.S. (Spot-loose) awardable Singapore) 26 n i 26"s No. I.X.R.S.S. October 27 27 ik Oct.-Dec. 27^ 27 »i Jan.-Mar.79 words
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Article84 1938-09-21 11 The Singapore Harbour Board berthing arrangements for today are: Chitral East 10 y» a.m. 18 godown. Weltevreden East a.m. 11. Mutoam East a.m. 20/1. Glenogls West 7 a^a. (Starboard to wharf) 8/9. Kepong Shift, ji.m. 48 9. Yuensang West 6 a.m. 6. Sirdhana West a.m. 30/1. Karagota84 words
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Article60 1938-09-21 11 Sport Continued (From Our Own Correspondent) Scremban, Sept. fcO. The first hockey match of the season was played here today when the King George Fifth School defeated the Negri Serabilan Sports Club by two goals to one. The scorers wore Kassim and Alias for the60 words
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354 1938-09-21 11 THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS AND THE FIGHT WITH MALARIA. Malaria is a malady that, siiicv the War, has particularly attracted the attention of sanitary and administrative authorities. This is du<> m part to the difficulties that this Hattm caused to some of the armies engaged, but especially to the great354 words
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Advertisement358 1938-09-21 11 BANK OF C:nMA (locorporateo to China try Sper.al Charur) 12, Cecil Street, Singapore. Telephonea: Manager's Ofllre km« Asn. Managrr\ Offte* m Cxchangr Oepi. 6441 GeneraJ Ottre %isg-t Cafcl* Addreat: THI Nr.KIO* raM Up Capttal Ih I 4C «ft«v»o •cacrve Faada tm CH <JN a j'i Tctal Aaw4« •99rm*mm*tj I^. Sljitoat*358 words
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580 1938-09-21 12 Visiting Side Find Wet Ground A Handicap BACKS OF BOTH TEAMS WERE SOUND A SODDEN field militated against polished play m the hoc- key match m which the Hong Kong Command (Army) team which is visiting Singapore beat Royal Air Force580 words
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Article, Illustration17 1938-09-21 12 rba S.C .K.r. hockey team who beai (he K.A.F. 2 l, at Hong Lim Green on Monday.17 words
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470 1938-09-21 12 TWO-ONE WIN IN CUP QUALIFYING ROUND RUNNERS-TP to the Chines* m the second division of the league, R.A. (Blakan Mati) knocked out the Terror m the qualifying round cf the I. A. Cup competition, beating the sailors by the odd goal m three470 words
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268 1938-09-21 12 O7EIGHT3 for the second clay of the Selangor Turf Club's Autumn meeting at Kuala Lumpur en next Wee nose" ay are as follows: Poni?s. Class 1, Div. 2, 6 fur. Bu 9.03 At-Marea S. 0 8: Glitter 8.13 Sheet Vn 8.08 Fanny268 words
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Article34 1938-09-21 12 The hockey match between the Indian Association and the Police fixed to be played on the Police Depot ground yesterday was cancelled. Indians play the S.C.K.C. on the Club ground on Friday.34 words
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Article183 1938-09-21 12 f P HE round of the Kliney Cup will be playect before Oct. 2. The Kliney Cup, which is at present held by the V.M.C.A., was donated for tennis competition m Singapore last year by Mr. D. H. Kleinmann. The only tournament In Malaya183 words
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Article83 1938-09-21 12 Tho September L.G.U. medal was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted m a win for Mrs. W. G. Adams with a net score of 72. The following were the cards returned: Mrs. W. G. Adams 96 24—72 Mrs. T. Hartmann 106 30=7G83 words
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Article57 1938-09-21 12 A Buchanan beat A. J. Cacsols, 21—20 In the singles championship final of the S.C.C. lawn bowls tournament on the pa dang yesterday, H. Gray and J. E. Jeans beat T B Rogers and R. Riey, 17—11, m the championship pairs finals. Mr. B. E. Ablitt, president57 words
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Article369 1938-09-21 12 (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. FAST movements were a teature of the Selangor Club rugby trial In v/hich Colours beat White by 16 points »two goals, one penalty gcal, one try) to 3 (one try> today. Not all the best available369 words
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Article70 1938-09-21 12 The following will represent St. Andrew's XV at rugger against S.R.C. tomorrow at 5.00 p.m en S.R.C. ground. H. van Cuylenburg, Lee Kit Soon, K. Leembrugem, P. Smith. H. Potger, S. Ross, G. Vaz. W. Moss. L. de Doux, P Moss, F. Thomas, W.70 words
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Article65 1938-09-21 12 (From Our Own Correspondent > Penang, Sept. 20. At a special meeting of the Penanc Turf Club today the committee's proposal for the purchase of a new electric totalizator for the new buildings met a negative result on the vote being taken, 11 voting for65 words
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Article53 1938-09-21 12 VETERAN'S XI FOR CUP TIE The Veteran's XI versus the Mental Hospital m the first round cup-tie to be played at Anson Road Stadium today will be chosen from the following: Cheok Wah, Kemat, Chee Lim, Chwee Chua, Taib, Donald, Khoon Onn, Mat Noor, Keng Hock, Yong Liang, Hoi San,53 words
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Article, Illustration74 1938-09-21 12 On their arrival by the tonic Verde on Monday to cnmvtte for thm championfl.ip of the Orient at the H;»pp y World Stadium ,m <. From left: Alfred Be!l*ardt h.impio,, o f Germany, ln Jf)l promoter Mr G. Inesco, Won? Bock Creunr ((hampion nJi Dragiceanu (Rumania), with his broke 1Free Press - 74 words
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Article85 1938-09-21 12 THE first round draw of thr I S.A.F.A. cup is as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 27: R. A. (Blakan Mati) vs. S.C.F.A. Wednesday, Sept. 2S: Publishers vs. S.R.C. Thursday, Sept. 29: S.C.F.A. II or Police vs. K.A. (Changi). Friday, Sept. 30: R.E. vs. Marine Dept. Saturday.85 words
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Article62 1938-09-21 12 THE remain ing games to be played by the Hcng Kong Command «Army> hockey team during ita visit to Singapore are as follows: vs. Sappers, at hangi. tomorrow. vs. Gunners at (ban;i. Saturday. vs. S.C.C, padang, Monday. A match arranged with S.R.C for Wednesday probably62 words
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Article62 1938-09-21 12 The following members have ;uvepted to play !or SC.C. Ist XI vs RAF. tomorrow at S.CC.: Lt. J. S. Aveling; P. F. Kmsey. Capt. J. R. Kellett; H. C SUW, S. T. Monk, J. P. Wood: Capt. R. G. J. Kingsmlli. Lt. H. Huieatt. R. B R. Todd,62 words
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Article215 1938-09-21 12 S.C.C. Lawn Tennis Tournament Y^TKRDAY'3 MflO-AM S.C.C. autumn la I*..1 nient were postponed to Thursday J. M. teaser and A V V Crioute'i game m the Men's "C Cli&i teral l:nal will b<» played tod Today's ties ar MIXED DOCMJC*— X »ll is \i n Wing Cdr. II Wbttt and215 words
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