The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 October 1938
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Title Section17 1938-10-08 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,594. ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1938. S CENTS17 words
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365 1938-10-08 1 WAR'S FIERCEST STRUGGLE ON EBRO FRONT CONTINUES Barcelona Oct 7 TN their big drive on Ebro front Spanish nationalist 1 forces claim the capture of "very important positions" on the Ebro sector, where the fiercest struggle of the Spanish civil war continues, according to a365 words
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Article50 1938-10-08 1 PLEBISCITE ON S. W. AFRICA? Windhoek, Oct. 7. A PL-EMS* ITK to decide rther South West Africa should be imluded m the Union v, $outli Africa or returned to Gennanj is sussested m a resolution passed by the Omaruru ,!i „i the I'nited National h West Airican Party today. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article236 1938-10-08 1 Hitler Hit In Face By Flowers Kcrlin, Oct. 7. HITLER was slightly in- jured m the face by flowers during his visit to the fourth Sudeten /.one this morning. An official German news warns people to spect a recently issued wder fovhidding the }x>puin to throw flowers or into theReuter - 236 words
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78 1938-10-08 1 Geneva, Oct. 7. THE League of Nations Com- mittee to verify the withdrawal of foreign volunteers from the Spanish Republican army, is virtually complete It will consist of a Finnish general assisted by a British colonel and a French colonel and 12 officers of ten differentReuter - 78 words
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Article177 1938-10-08 1 ANEW ATTEMPT to overthrow the Siamese Government is alleged to have taken place and. as a result, a number of people numbering probably ten, have been arrested m the past few days, cables the Dangkck correspondent of the Free Press. The sequel to these arrests has! been177 words
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254 1938-10-08 1 Prague, Oct. 7. TN a declaration to the army General Sirovy, Czech acting President and Premier, says "The Government has decided to carry out loyally the Munich Agreement m order to save at least the rest of our territory and m order to254 words
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Article, Illustration85 1938-10-08 1 Two trim pictures from East and We.st. Above is a Chinese soldier with a flat of truce leadint a troup who were forced to surrender to the Japanese at Lushan. The surrender followed after Japanese planes drooped leaflets on the Chinese hnes ofTerint troops $5 and food85 words
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Article112 1938-10-08 1 London, Oct. 7. THE Lord Mayor of London, Sir Harry Twyford, an ex-Malayan, today broadcast an appeal for funds on behalf of refugees m Czechoslovakia. Soon after the appeal was made a large number of letters containing donations arrived at the Mansion House. The CorporationReuter - 112 words
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122 1938-10-08 1 ANTI-JEWISH MARRIAGE MOVE IN ROME Rome. Oct. 7. A DEGREE prohibiting marriage* between Jews and other nonaryaus is contained m a communique issued early this meriting af'.er the Meeting f the fascist Graad Council. State offtelali are forbidden to marr -to—frm women of non-aryan race After confirming the laws forbiddingReuter - 122 words
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Advertisement102 1938-10-08 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of '.be Malayan gardens direct to your home fdr* o l^'~* a ~rn \Q m i Malaya's Premier Hotel. 1 TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT FROM 8.15 P.M. TO 9.15 P.M. r *NER DANCE (formal) from 9.45 p.m. to Midnight "RITZ SISTERS AND BILLY HEATON"102 words
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Advertisement170 1938-10-08 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW f^ HOTEL TONIGHT ROMANTIC NIGHT DINNER SERVED ON THE MOONLIT LAWN DANCING IN THE BALL-ROOM FOR A ROMANTIC NIGHT THE SLA VIEW HOI EL. SITUATED AS IT IS. ON THE PALM FRINGED SEASHORE IS A SETTING THAT170 words
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Article, Illustration58 1938-10-08 2 More than three thousand blind and physically defective children attending the L.C.C. special schools left London for residential schools m the Heme Counties. Ambulance and motor coaches were used for the evacuation during the crisis. Here arc Children of Mary Ward St. Pancras School embarking on motor58 words
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Article137 1938-10-08 2 Malayan Obtains R.R.I. Post «Frc:.i Our Own Correspondents Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. "THE Rubber Research Institute Of Malaya has turned to the Malayan rubber industry to fill the vacancy m the Soils Division, by appointing Mr. G. Owen, M.Sc, Soils Officer of United j Sua Eetong Rubber Estate Ltd., on137 words
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80 1938-10-08 2 4 London, Oct. 7. Peace and friendship go with you; was a message which the Queen ar.ii members of the womens' section of the British Legion sent to the Legion's volunteer police force now at Olympia preparing to leave for Czechoslovakia They will maintain orderReuter - 80 words
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368 1938-10-08 2 Japan Seeking Assistance of Siam? To Prevent Intervention In S* China Hankow, Nov. 7. JAPAN, according to a Chinese report from Hankow, is seeking the assistance of Siam to prevent Britain and France intervening m South China when Japan starts a campaign to occupy the Canton-Hankow Railway and South China368 words
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Article, Illustration43 1938-10-08 2 At Vercna. S.'gnor Mussolini made hU eighth political speech m eight days the last, as he announced, of his tour of the Venetian Provinces. Here is a view cf the huse arena of Giulietta and Romeo at Verona with Mussolini addressing the crowd.43 words
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114 1938-10-08 2 London, Oct. 7. A BRITISH AIR MISSION, headed by Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril Newall, Chief of the Air Staff, is leaving England for France on Sunday for a visit to the French Air Force. The visit will last one week. The mission is114 words
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Article22 1938-10-08 2 Bandits who attempted to nx> a gocds train m the suburbs of Marseilles were driven off by the .uard, v:ho opened fire22 words
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Article86 1938-10-08 2 TAXI-DANCERS HURT: CHINESE FINED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala, Lumpur, Oct. 7. /CONVICTED on a charge of causing hurt to two taxi-dancers, Molly Wcng and Alice Ang, by rashly driving a car, a young Chinese, Cheng Fong Shin, was today fined $200 by Mr. A. J. Grattan-Bellew, First Magistrate, Kuala86 words
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Article91 1938-10-08 2 Mercury Half -Way To Capetown London, Oct. 7. MERCURY, the upper section of the Mayo Composite was reported this morning to be nearing Kano, on the Imperial Airways West African route, states Reuter. This indicates that Mercury has almost crossed the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. Yesterday the Mercury91 words
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Article37 1938-10-08 2 London, Oct. 7. Sir Harold MacMichacl. High Commissioner tor Palestine, who yesterday arrived m London, this morning began a discussion on the situation m I Palestine with the Colonial Secretary, dMr. :.*alco!m Mac Donal BritishBritish - 37 words
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Article, Illustration54 1938-10-08 2 pVture. HULA HULA QUEEN OF CHINA Miss Fong Feng, called the Chinese Liberty Bond bride, because she offers to marry any man buying $10,000 worth of Chinese liberty bonds, who is appearing m the "Shanghai Revue," a bright variety entertainment by a troupe of Shanghai gir's at the Fmp're TheaJre.Free Press - 54 words
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Article118 1938-10-08 2 Paris, Oct. 7 TELEGRAM from Herr Hitler tJ M. Pierre Flandin, Right Wing leader, sent on Oct. 2, caused something cf a sensation when read. The me.,, age. which is c reply to one Flandm sent to Hitler read: I ti.iccrely thank you for the fricnuly congratulations118 words
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Article253 1938-10-08 2 Threatened To Shoot Chinese Girl A LLEGED to have pointed an air-pistol at two Chinese women and threatened them with death if they continued interfering with him. a middleaged Chinese, Goh Yong Mong. appeared In the Singapore Traffic Court before Mr. G. S. Rawlings yesterday. Evidence of the alleged threat253 words
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218 1938-10-08 2 Roosevelt's Request: Backstage Story UERE is the back. 1 of President Ro tervention m the crl more than was bein during the difficult week. The President sent thfl sages from the Whlfc U One was the appr:u t its MggafUoo for nations directly interest tion which a K^od paropinion believes218 words
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25 1938-10-08 2 S-vrva ..j Ufl estates were the gu< »t Queen at Balmoi.tl .< Their Majesties parti dances and mi I kilts.- ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Advertisement156 1938-10-08 2 .^r 1 -__r aw __r__44---__^. F3I "i.i^^^r r Jm _l _4_____%L__\\\ f/ \W I __ML>jCiT VjS i> > i 6 _-WW WW ~f^^k WW\w>r WwVm nH^j jSv^j *'^___\\\\\\\\\\\\W 4 W\_\ Mf m M 40^***P^ >^^k^^^^^B* vv y j'IjGB BR _jjfffw§j j f/j^m*^ S 1 JRP£hß^>kK2okV£^- .__#> £_m!~i -^B^ v 1»"156 words
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Advertisement83 1938-10-08 2 FORMOSA FLESH- FO?.*!*^ CREAM, FORMOSA f FOAM CREAM, FOMICSA STRENGTHENING IGT"]p now obt.i. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery lt DOMESTIC (HA i i X( ACKNOWLEDGE Mr. J. Victor Ess and tender their sincere th relatives and frier. d Shosen Kaisha stall bot] local, who attended th late Mrs. Janet Mar>83 words
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301 1938-10-08 3 DARING DAYLIGHT ARMED ROBBERY NEAR POLICE STATION Women Bound: Gang Leaves By Front Door Ik DARING daylight armed, robbery involving the loss A0 f $1,000 worth of jewellery, occurred within a few ards D f (he River Valley Road police station shortly after nine o'clock yesterday morning. The victims are301 words
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Article, Illustration67 1938-10-08 3 VFHILE .living m a compound iv lhomson Road, Singapore. t>n Thursday afternoon a tv pear-eM boy. Koh Ah Chee, vls killed by an old coconut which fell <'" his head. An inquiry will be held by the coroner. picture. SHANGHAI SMILE: line of the Chinese Shanghai RevueFree Press - 67 words
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129 1938-10-08 3 t a well-known doctor to Ut stomach trouble did him no good Then .y to conquer obstinate tcnuch Hen are his own words: lad that 'B. unrated' Magnesia taken ill U the only thing that keeps 'ram pain and duromjort. and I take 1 oiten129 words
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Article86 1938-10-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban, Oct. 7. •yHE gruesome discovery by the chief priest of the Temiang Chinese temple. Seremban. of the body of a Ch'nese. hanging from a tree m the temple area, was recalled today, when the Seremban Magistrate heM an inquest into the finding86 words
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56 1938-10-08 3 Vaspavarana Pinkama, (celebration of the rainy-season ending) will be held today, full-mocn day, at the Singapore Buddhist Association premises, 67, Spottiswcode Park Road, Singapore, under the patronage of Messrs. T. A. Simon and Tan Keng Lock. Pamphlets of daily prayings m Sinhalese and English will be distributed56 words
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Article61 1938-10-08 3 WHILE the Khandala was unloading bags of sugar at Tanjong Pagar on Thursday afternoon, it appears the sling came off and the bags of sugar fell on a Chinese coolie who was m a twakow alongside the ship. He was killed instantly. An inquiry will61 words
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223 1938-10-08 3 r»HAN AH WAN, a lorry driver, was discharged by Mr. Justice Pedlow at the Singapore Assizes yesterday after trial on charges of having caused the death of a six-year-old Chinese girl by a rash act and having driven his lorry m a manner dangerous223 words
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Article, Illustration50 1938-10-08 3 PRINCE CHULA OF SI AM, 30-year-old ccusin of Prince Eirabongse. the racing: motorist, was married on Sept. 30 at Kensington Register Office, to Miss Elisabeth Hunter, of London. Their marriage was accelerated owing to the international situation. The picture shows bride and bridegroom leaving Kensington Register Office after the ceremony.50 words
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306 1938-10-08 3 TN" THE Singapore Sixth Court yesterday, a European, H. E. Hall, who claimed trial on a charge of negligent driving and colliding with a car driven by Police Inspector Ellis, at the junction of Neil Road and Cantonment Road on June 29, at 2.10306 words
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113 1938-10-08 3 MRS H. A. Fredrichs will be the 1931 president of the American Ladies' Association, and Mrs. F. D. Harrison the vice-president. Secretary and treasurer will be Mrs. G. M. Naylor. These elect! -::s wcfcf made at the monthly meeting of the association, held at Coconut113 words
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Article79 1938-10-08 3 Manila. Oct. G. i'revious Today's Asked Bid Asked Bid Pesos AnLamcl; 0.34'j 0.33 x 0.35 0.34' b Atok 0.35 0.34' 2 0.35 0.34! 2 Coco Grove 0.42 0.41 0.41 0.40 Demonstration 0.28 0.26' 2 0.28 0.26! 2 I.X.L. 0.62 0.60 0.65 0.60 Masbate 0.19 0.18 l79 words
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Article86 1938-10-08 3 AHMAD bill Salim, syce to Mr. G. L. Howe, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, was fined $7 by the Singapore Fourth Magistrate, yesterday, on pleading guilty to a charge of failing to produce his driving licence to a police officer when demanded to do so. On a charge86 words
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Article42 1938-10-08 3 Private James Hogan, of the Loyals Regiment, appeared m the Singapore Traffic Court, before Mr. C. H. Koh, yesterday, on two charges of failing to obey traffic signals whilst riding his motor-cycle. He claimed trial and the cass was postponed.42 words
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Article36 1938-10-08 3 (From Cur Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. The price of rubber for assessment of export duty m the F.M.S. for ths week Oct. 7 to 13 Is fixed at 27% cents per pound.36 words
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Article214 1938-10-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Oct. 6. DECENT telegrams from China have alleged that Siam had become anti-Chinese and was deporting Chinese without any reason. These deportees, it is stated, belong to the vagi ant homeless opium smoking Chinese. Of over 5,000 arrested it is expected214 words
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Article68 1938-10-08 3 Near the junction of New Market Road and Fish Street, Singapore, a Chinese was waylaid by two compatriots who robbed him of a fountain pen. a pair of spectacles and a silver chain. The victim raised an a! arm. as a result of which a number68 words
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Article, Illustration63 1938-10-08 3 picture. The ret r.ng Director cf Medical Slim <ori Jefn \ftii€r:a.*ids Indira Army. Lieut-General J. ML FMicut. his daughter Hanny, Mrs. Flshout and th- Assstant Director of Medical Services. Malaga Command, and Officer Commanding, R.A.M.C Colonel C. H. Stringer, who met him when he passed through Singapore yesterday m theFree Press - 63 words
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Article203 1938-10-08 3 THE following newly added book.; will be ready for issue tod-, y at Raffles Library Chelro's Language of the Hand, II lustrated. Chelro; Indian Underworld Illustrated. M. Paul Dare; The Woman Who Could Not Die. lulla de Beausobre; The Advancing Front of Bcience, George W.203 words
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Article77 1938-10-08 3 London. Oct. G. Ihe new P. and O. 15.700 ton liner. Canton, under Captain Jack, from the NaMera, is making her maiden voyage to Singapore, China and Japan tomorrow. All berths and practically all 7.700 tons of cargo capacity is tilled. There is a77 words
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Advertisement30 1938-10-08 3 By^ ■.^,vv^ Willi— —ii 3&jfy- _^____^^^^K^r__\ ZOK!i-A_———_£ '^dSflWPßc^' v_\ RSI ja™ mt v ___m\r^_\\WSS&?x__''Jitir '■'x___\ sß?tohM Warner Kaxter m l '^ti LouL, Stevenson's Ml>N \;'|.i„ rfcD Coming to Hwt WMk30 words
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Advertisement26 1938-10-08 3 SUMATRA 10 Days' Roundtrip for $165/By Christmas Excursion to PRAPAT and BRASTAGI Full particulars from X.P.M. LINE. N. V. KOMNKUJKE PAKETVAART— MAATSCHAPPI J (Incorporated m Holland.)26 words
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Miscellaneous23 1938-10-08 3 Law Notice For The Day Before Mr. Justice Home m the 3rd. Court at 10 a.m.: 5.***** Cheong Chark vs. Gammon (Malaya) Ltd.23 words
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Article554 1938-10-08 4 MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO ASSIST CHINA Shipments Forwarded To Madame Chiang OVERSEAS Chinese and foreign friends interested m cause, have conceived the happy thought of sending shipments of drugs and surgical supplies addressed to Madame Chiang Kai Shek. There is no better way of assisting the wounded, refugees, war orphans, and554 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter563 1938-10-08 4 (To me Editor of the Free Press) Sir, There are at the moment two schools of thought, one of toleration, and another of force. From recent events, it is apparent that the spirit of toleration has prevailed, resulting m mere international sympathy, and the consequent hope563 words
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Letter67 1938-10-08 4 To the Editor of the Free Press Sir— On behalf of public residents of UJong Pasir, Malacca, I thank cur City Fathers for allowing the Town Bus Service to come on the roads again. We are now relieved of our difficulties and inconvenience m matter of conveyance67 words
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Advertisement522 1938-10-08 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. lenders are now invited for tne 1 following materials or services. For particulars, see Municipal Tenders Room Annual Supplies for 1939 See Notice m Tender Room. Supply of approx. 1,100 tons of Rapid Harden ng Portland Cement. (Deposit $50). Date of closing 12 noon,522 words
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Advertisement637 1938-10-08 4 TENDER. Tenders will be received up to noon on Friday, the 14th October, 1938, at the Colonial Secretary's Office. Singapore, the Resident Councillor's Office. Penang. and the Resident Councillor's Oflice. Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting for supplies for the Government at Singapore, Penang, and 1 Ma'acca, respectively, for a637 words
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Advertisement35 1938-10-08 4 Photographic copies of Free Press local pictures can be obtained on application to the manager. Price SO cents each SANDRINGHAM 4, Rot ha lie Drive. Comfortable rooms available. All modern conveniences. Low terms. Phone 6757.35 words
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Advertisement505 1938-10-08 4 BOARD RK< 1 1 jjjjJJ SEA FRoTn^ HUN (MUNOt-»11 M mear S»immir R ML Board -Resident c at m.„i rr Urat Gardens I'hone THE MANSJoiT OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. 8009E "LOXTON" First Claas Private Hotel Beiro^ modern bathroom* from S6S octal water to Bathroom* oiling t_r_.iL Bath*. Billiard*. Danclngr.505 words
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Advertisement286 1938-10-08 5 -r e Vlnst Entertaining Musical -Comedy Show m Town! DAILY 4 SHOWS 11 A.M. 3-15* 6-15 6c 9-15 P.M. T THE AIR CONDITIONED WARNER >•' GREAT MUSICAL -COMEDY HIT! V^'P J -^k. VVit^ l^ e S rcatesl oad ot Wove, 4^_\ I Mm m I au^^ ls> and 'v r,286 words
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Advertisement164 1938-10-08 5 INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT AT THE HAPPY WORLD STADIUM TONIGHT At 9.15 P.M. and Nightly Programme HARBANS SINGH INDIA VS. MICHAEL GILL ENGLAND Special Return Contest WONG BOCK CHEUNG CHINA VS. ARTY COUNSEL AUSTRALIA ABDUT AZEZ MUSLIM. INDIA VS. ALFRED BELLGARDT GERMANY For Book iii j{ 'Phone No. 6322. HAPPY WORLD164 words
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Advertisement314 1938-10-08 5 MS VERY 6000 FUR-Tribun* <tfP COMEDY— IS BRILLURT' Fr.. Pr.„ r mammi mm «i_Rr 1 |M <j/%> __t______^W__cW_\\ HAPPIEST SHOW IN TOWN jgg^ W M JL.^ THE MERRY MUSICAL COMEDY I "SWEET DEVIL" ■^■■■B PRODUCED BY JACK Kt.l HANAN I JUST ARRIVED BY AIR MAli,— WALT DISNEY GAUMONT NEWSREEI SHOWINCi314 words
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Miscellaneous98 1938-10-08 5 "WEEK-END RADIO PROGRAMMES I I Mliuttr 5.30 Peiping Plays and their Synopt_*-8. TODAY Gramophone records. *t m«/ti 5 50 S*^ lll1 Ballads sung by the Huang wftres <»•" ~,Vv Sisters. Gramophone records. 4 metre* (6.17j 6.10 Modern Mandarin songs. Gramophone records. .Mtral concert played by Rel- 6.30 Rumbas and tangos98 words
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Miscellaneous98 1938-10-08 5 8.50 News and announcements. Relay from London. 9.15 Light songs. Gramophone records. 9.30 Dance music played by de Silva's Bar.d Relay from the New World Caharet. 10.00 Cloee down. TOMORROW. a.m. 11.00 Military band music played by the Grand Massed Brass Bands. Gramophone records. "Tannhauser"— Grand March— "William Tell" Overture98 words
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Miscellaneous391 1938-10-08 5 1.30 Interval. j 5.45 Organ recital. Relay from the Presby-r terial Church. 1 8.00 Church service. Relay from the Presby terial Church. 7.00 Chamber music. Gramophone records. 7.30 Time, -weather, news and announcements. 7.40 Piano solos by Anla Dorfmann. Gramophone records. 8.00 "Musicians of the Theatre s—Gecrge5 Gecrge Gershwin." Gramophone391 words
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671 1938-10-08 6 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1938 By Air Or Sea? COUR or five years ago, when the air services between Europe and the Far East were firmly establishing themselves, Malayans were told that within their lifetime it would become quite as common to fly Home on leave as671 words
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Article, Illustration1309 1938-10-08 6 Theodore Dreiser - Theodore Dreiser What Civil War Means By THF great American novelist Theodore Dreisei. author of Sister Carrie," "An American Tragedy and other books, went to Spain to see for himself the horrors of civil war. In a series of three1,309 words
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Advertisement329 1938-10-08 6 E*^lsOf**%. p BY SPECIAL Ljjß p^U TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM ESTD. 9"™^^ 1872 ENGAGEMENT ETERNITY RINGS. Choose Carefully The DIAMOND RINGS You would be proud of years from today and carefully choose its maker. Every DE SILVA'S rtaf Is measured by a standard of excellence which329 words
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Advertisement12 1938-10-08 6 Mandarin Coats and Ejnbroidered Pyjamas. 16 Battery Road, ph<>ne ?143 Ist floor12 words
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Article, Illustration275 1938-10-08 7 RICKSHA OWNERS ATTACKED BY PULLERS BOTTLES HURLED Angry Demonstrators Dispersed By Police CJNGAPORE police had to disperse hundreds of ricksha pullers outside the Chinese Protectorate and m other parts of the town yesterday, when they thre* bottles and stones at ricksha owners following an unsatisfactory meeting between representatives of both275 words
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Article, Illustration224 1938-10-08 7 WEEK OF FESTIVITY PLANNED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. IT. IT IS understood the coronation of Sultan Hisamud- din Sir Alam Shah, of Selaneror, will take place next February. The announcement of the ceremony will probabh be made by the British Resident, Selangor, m224 words
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Article108 1938-10-08 7 WHILE he was at the Singapore Yacht Club dinner on Thursday night thieves broke into the residence of Mr. B. M. Johns, the General Hospital Surgeon, m Mandalay Road, and got away with gold articles worth about 5200. The discovery ol the theft was not made until108 words
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73 1938-10-08 7 Ship Waits Two Hours For Passenger rE X.P.M. vessel Op ten Noort was delayed for two hours at Singapore yesterday, so that Mr. G. C. Denhim/ formerly mspector-Oeneralof Police S.S., and now managing director Anglo- Dutch Plantations of Java, Ltd., who arrived m the Ranpura, could make the connection. Mr.73 words
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Article23 1938-10-08 7 Mrs C G. Howell, wife of the At-torney-General, and Miss Rosemary Howell, returned to Singapore m the P and O liner Ranoura yesterday.23 words
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Article103 1938-10-08 7 "Pseudo— Public" Schools Pseudo-public Chinese schools," "schools organised by one or more teachers who choosy their own committee members, the principal teacher running the school to make what he can out of it, and the committee members being shop-keepers, etc.. whom he persuades to lend their names m order that103 words
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Article, Illustration23 1938-10-08 7 Captain R. R. McGrigor, who passed through Singapore yesterday m the P and O. liner Ranpura on his way to the China Station.23 words
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Article108 1938-10-08 7 GOVERNOR'S DISLIKE OF THE SEA TOE rapid progress of yachting m Singapore was commented on by Mr M H. Mathieson, commodore of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, at the club dinner at Raffles Hotel on Thursday night. In proposing the toast of Sir Shcnton Thomas. Mr. Mathieson mentioned the regret108 words
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Article, Illustration132 1938-10-08 7 Education Commission Arrives THE Commission on Higher Education arrived at Singapore m the P. and O. liner Ranpura yesterday and was welcomed at the wharf by Mr. A. Kier. Director of Education. The commission comprises Sir William McLean (chairman and professor H. J. Channon. of the University of Liverpool, both132 words
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193 1938-10-08 7 THANKS joi the resources of mechanical skill which made possible such rapid exchanges of counsel as to avert disaster were aiven by the congregation at bt. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, yesterday, at a public service of thanksgiving for the preservation of peace. Prayers were also193 words
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Advertisement46 1938-10-08 7 ihe Mar Discovery of 11*38! I i__k k_>Yj& i._M^ \m rIRLEEN WHELAN 1 Robert Louis Stevenson*-, KIDNAPPED" Coming to j^LHAMBRA Hext Week! l( > ENJO\ <;OOD FOOD PORVOI R CONVENIENCE DINE 8c WINE at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT KFORE or AFTER THE SHOW I SHOWING NOW PROFESSOR BEWARE"46 words
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Advertisement722 1938-10-08 7 WWW I 1 II TASTEFUL SELECTION 1 II OF THE W II POPULAR AMERICAN SHARKSKIN p V 38" wide— $2.95 pc; yd. ROBINSON'S RAFFLES SQUARE LAUGH At Vour|pri OLD SELF |5? Yeast-Vife Gives You The Power! K'^^Q Let Yeast-Vite make you well! Let it change 3\ those frowns and furrows722 words
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Article, Illustration878 1938-10-08 8 Film Correspondent's Notes Stevenson's Characters Live Again JV/fORE children than growniVl ups m Singapore will recall the story of "Kidnapped." It is so long since one read Robert Louis Stevenson's book that it is difficult to tell how closely the screen story adheres to the original. Nor, I think,878 words
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Advertisement92 1938-10-08 8 NEXT CHANGE! ALHAMBRA r Tir niiiiiM|-||-*in iinwnii ii i niij \ON THE SCREEN 1 FOR THE FIRST TIME! I^TW^the heroic adventure, ft stirring romance and endj less excitement of the story the author of "Treasure j bland" always considered [i V *"^T^_T *j*Kv^^| H^M^L __iv *_m\ m_^_— BE. nfli _^_W_j_^_%t___4£>.92 words
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Advertisement476 1938-10-08 8 WORKING HARD AT 71 After *0 Years Of Perfect Health. There is no need to oc a back number" at three-score-and-ten Ever since she was 31, this 7 1 -year -old woman has taken Kruschen salts During those 40 years, she has Deen m perfect health. She still Is. 1476 words
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Advertisement388 1938-10-08 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated la km 8 TELEPHONE i -Freight M33-PMMft SISI LLOYDS AGENTS. BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAY* ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SUM. g^MANMCIHC THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PA< IHC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS v VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTiv ENTAL TRAIN without change— thence388 words
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Advertisement430 1938-10-08 9 3 +T^Bf!!j*&2i9m \___^_mmm_______ Ir ?iOanc ibritish india Tines lINC J P IRATTD I.\ EKGLANDi P. &O.S. N. CO f S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS nue Due lr»nn..-e Spore. Tonnage Spore. q "W 1938 Lb Port BHUTAN 6.100 Dec 17 17.000 Oct 21 BEHAR 6 000 Dec 26 6.80J Oct :i RAJPDTANA 17430 words
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Advertisement454 1938-10-08 9 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd, (Incorporatea tn Knglana.y HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG J VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL S am Dae Sail* CITY OF ORAN Calls Glasgow Oct. 30 Nov. 2 CITY OF PITTSBURG Nov 29 Dec 2 CITY OF NEWCASTLE 30 Jan FOR HALIFAX BOSTON NEW YORK BALTIMORE CITY454 words
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Advertisement687 1938-10-08 9 MANSFIELD C 0. s LTD. fir. corpora ted In Strait* Settlements) Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON NORTH CONTINENT (m conjunction Glen Line) AND FAST FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE MARSEILLES GLASGOW. 2?Sx™S£ ars c Wa c L° n687 words
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Miscellaneous273 1938-10-08 9 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following are the ships alongside the! CLEARANCES wharves or expected to arrive: East Wharf. Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1: Tuatma Maru 22; Hong Siang 20. Oct. 7: Alng Lcong. Ampang, Tandjona Main Wharf. Entrance Gate 2: Exit 3:— n.w T.r^i„« ,T Ranpura 18; Raby Castle 16; Cuacam273 words
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Advertisement578 1938-10-08 10 K. P. M. TOBOALl— Saturday, Oct. 8. Selat-Pandjang. Koedap, Tampoetih. Tam-pat-Tinggl. Bengkalis and Bagan Si-Api-Api. TOHlTl— Saturday. Oct. 8. Pontianak and Tambelan. TOBA Saturday, Oct. 8. Moeara-Saba and DJambl. MAROS--Sunday, Oct. 9, Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas, Pengalian Estate (passengers and mails only), and Rengat. BELAWAN— Sunday, Oct. 9, Koemai, Sampit578 words
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Advertisement698 1938-10-08 10 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE ANO PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Due Sails ue Singapore Singapore New Vorfc M.V. JAVANESE PRINCE In Port Oct. 9 Nov. 25 MS. SILVERWALNUT Oct 18 Oct. 25 Oec. M.V. SIAMESE PRINCE Nov. 1 Nov. 9698 words
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Advertisement366 1938-10-08 10 O. S. X..LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOLTU A.M. Kit A -tiiiwaii Mam Buenos Alrea via Colombo. Mombasa Zanzl--11,4 bar, Dar-es-Balaam. Belra, Loureuco Marquea. Durban. Port Elizabeth and Cape I own Tntl Maro Last London via Colombo. Bombay. Karachi. IW Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar-es-Salaam. Lourenco Marquea and Durban i, anlM fAmxm Buenoa366 words
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Miscellaneous759 1938-10-08 10 Local And Foreign Mail Dispatches Arrivals j PASSENGERS BY AIR BY STEA Tor,^ lS Borneo (North Branei a Arrived from N.E.I, by KLM plane liv 'Gier' 0:1 Oct. 4: Mr. Shahab. Mr. L. g hu, a C. Feekes. Mr. E. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. SSSm island v. D«aaaa, Mr. Abily.759 words
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Article219 1938-10-08 11 ISSUED BY FRASER AND Vu AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY MIXING: Tin at midday was SlO2 1 1 UP SI I*.1 According to cable advices from London tin shares there yesterday were firmer and m the local market sterling: tin shares, although Quiet, also showed fains.219 words
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Article978 1938-10-08 11 Last Night's Quotations Fraser And Co.'s List Tambalak <$i) >42 3 5Q Tapah ($1) jB5 lm T Anson ($1) x 35 ,4 Tcmerloh <$i> \'J 1>4 5 J Trafalgar ($2) 75 80 Ulu Benut (50 cts.) .33 >37 Ulu Pandan <$i> IAO lbb United Malacca978 words
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510 1938-10-08 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARE Prom Exchange Telegraph Co. From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday The above are dealers' middle prices jobbers margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of £i denomination unless Latest Quotations Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c. 1944-64.... lio^ 110 i' 4 Funding510 words
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Article183 1938-10-08 11 OCT. 7 SELLING Leaden. T.T. 2 3 25 32 London, demand 2 3 25 32 Lyons, demand 2071 Switzerland, demand 243 Hamburg, demand 138 New York, demand 55% Montreal, demand 55 13 ig Batavia, demand ioi Samarang. demand 181 Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon, demand 154% Madras and183 words
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Article187 1938-10-08 11 From London 5. 30. p. m. Yesterday RUBBER: Dull London: 8 3 ad. 8 7 16 d. Previously: 8 3 B d. B l 'od. Oct. -Doc: 8 3 B d. 8 7 16d. Previously: 8 7 16d. 3»-d. Jan.-Mar.: 8f 2 d- 8 9 16 d.187 words
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76 1938-10-08 11 OCT. 7. II O'CLOCK Soon Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 8 d. ptr lb. New York Spot Sheet US. ct.s. 16% prr lb. Bjycr* Srllets No. IX n S S. m c:± I iF.OB. October) 29 Good r.A.Q. vi bales fF.0.8. October* 28 1 2Z76 words
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Article55 1938-10-08 11 r** 4 r o m London: Latest Quotations a— 6d. Previously: £204 10s. *ORK iix 1 2 05 7s 6d Previously: £205 7s. 6d. 'i'i'H: 44-80. Previously: 45.00. GOLD v:i} ss. Previously: £44 2s. 6d. Hlw k Cl 4s. Previously: £7 4s. sd. I;'^. Previously: 19 71655 words
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61 1938-10-08 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Method of Parity before Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 121.1 178 15 16 178 New York... to 4.88 4.79ȣ 4.81V4 Amsterdam. Guilders to 8.973; 8.81 885 Hong Kong. Per dollar Is. 3d. Is. 3d. Shanghai... Jm dollar '6- 4 d61 words
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Advertisement496 1938-10-08 11 BANK OF CHINA m China pv Bpetlai Charter!. 12. Cecil Street. sm C ap«>re Telephones: Manager's Office 1444 A **t Man. «et s office MO a Exchange Dept g44t General Office MSg-t Cable Addreaa: UllSfiKKi Paid Dp Capital Ch I 40.000 frOO Reserve Funds In eace» of Ch jog o496 words
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Miscellaneous385 1938-10-08 11 PASSENGER LIST Passengers for Europe m the Carthage are: lira D. S. Ainger. Mrs. Allan. Miss Allan. Capt. J. R. Booth. Capt. and Mrs R. B^resford. Com. and Mrs. F. S. Billings and infant. Mr. P. H. Barwell. Mr. G. Brazier. Mrs, p. H. M. Cooper and 2 children. Mr.385 words
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299 1938-10-08 12 Three-Two Margin I n Padang Hockey FOUR GOALS SCORED IN FIRST HALF CCORI> T G a goal late m the second half, u uA (Changi) beat the S.C.C. three-two m a hockei maul on the padang yesterday. Though the Gunners had more299 words
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Article165 1938-10-08 12 GUN CLUB HOLDS FIRST MEETING Major-General Dobbie Opens New Singapore Club CDCCESSFULLY scoring a bulls-eye, hitting three clay v pigeons jointly suspended from a frame, at a 16 yard range, the G.O.C. Major-Gen. W. G. S. Dobhie, yesterday, officially opened Singapore's new sporting club, the Gun Club. The ceremony was165 words
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56 1938-10-08 12 In an even game of hockey played at the Prince Edward Road ground yesterday Khalsa Association beat V.M.C.A. second team I—o. Sar.sar Singh netted the goal In the second hah after centre-forward Dalip Singh had worked the ball up Into the circle. Messrs. Looi Eng56 words
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Article42 1938-10-08 12 T.M.C.A. tennis ties played yesterday resulted "A" Class Handicap: A. Lim (—3O) beat T Kcbayashi 30. 3 > 7—5, 6-4. M C n Clasi Handicap Singles: E. J. Ellis (-flSl beat Quek Choon Chuan I -15. 9—7. 4—6. 8- 6.42 words
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Article65 1938-10-08 12 •"THE Australian women's hockey team to tour England next year will be allowed to smoke two cigarettes a day and wear playsuits on board ship but they will not be permitted to drink cocktail. Players have to pay their own expenses about 200 though each65 words
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98 1938-10-08 12 *T*HE following are the results of the S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament ties played at Hong Llm Green yesterday Doubles Handicap Wong Thian Teck and Soon Eng Kiat l2 beat Yap Mook Kirn and Ng Cheng Koon 3> 6—4. 6—2. Mixed Doubles Open Mrs. Hipkins98 words
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Article, Illustration42 1938-10-08 12 picture. MRS. L. G. HARTMANN snapped fir Ins at the clay pigeon shoot of the Singapore Gun Club yesterday at the Club's oftic r al opening. Behind her, and loading is Capt. D. W. Persse. winner of the Aggregate Cup. Free PressFree Press - 42 words
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512 1938-10-08 12 Keen Rugger Match On Padang Yesterday TROUGH of a scrappy nature, the rugby match between the S.C.C. II and Fort Canning: played on the padan? yesterday was interesting. The Army team came out winners by nine points (one penalty goal, and two tries) to512 words
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Article120 1938-10-08 12 State Rugby On Pacta n g Today CINGAPORE will play their fir.. State rusby match this afternoon vithont two cf their best players. A. R. Anderson and R. G. Max \v i-.ad to withdraw owing to injuries. A. D. Andersen and H. G. Riches come into the side. The match,120 words
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Article53 1938-10-08 12 In their first hockey match at Balestier yesterday the Indian Association beat the Ceylon Sports Club by two goals to nil. Both goals were scored m the first half. Thiilianathan scored the first goal and Thlagarajah the second. In the second half play was fought at53 words
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Article43 1938-10-08 12 A three-all draw was the result of the water polo BUldl played between the Hong Kong Aquatic Stars and the R.A.F. at the Chinese Swimming Club yesterday. The Hong Kong team lelt ;or Ipoh by train last night43 words
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Article45 1938-10-08 12 The SRC. second team ve.sterda" defeated the R.A. <22nd heavy* battery, by two peals to one m a game of hockey played en the padang. J. Rnatena and g Waaterbovt scored for the winners, while J. Burke notched the Gunners' only *»oal45 words
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Article48 1938-10-08 12 MUNICIPALS LEAD DUTCH CLUB Kline y Cup Tennis I The Municipal Services Club beat the Dutch Club m the first two single.; of their Klinev Cup tie at the Dutch Club yesterday. Lee Bak Ye*- beat Haa Le Bos 6-3 A r Perlera beat Dykema 6 -0, 7—548 words
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162 1938-10-08 12 Selangor To Hold Rugger Trial Today (From Our Own Correspondent) against the Army at Kuala L« mpur on Saturday weelt Se(an T^ a Z:ATl tTM tomorrov whlch wi be Si by SS The teams will be: Probables: Mc Arthur. SheltonPalmer, Hunter, Ferguson. Hatfield, Hardwicke, Owen. Mcßride Barnes. Sidebottom. Littledyke, Hindmarsh.162 words
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Article158 1938-10-08 12 Cross-Country Races (From Our Own ndentt Kuala Lumpur o.i •T»HE first central cm ning champion. 1 runners m Malaya proposed early next r on tttJ Jan. 22 or 29. Th;, rm possible by the recent Selangor Harriers wh -j^ a programme of Rre.r 1938-39 season The propramm. run, four mile.-,158 words
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54 1938-10-08 12 'From Our Own c n Srrrint* m The following p! i to play rugger for tl N All Blues m their Selangor United, an on Bunday. at Seremban Pinto Kunarett Lee Moh Hon, Reti Kwee Sang Gomes. N Ahmad. Chan Yoo I hi54 words
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Advertisement30 1938-10-08 12 I TO ALL WHO KNOW LOVE FINE TOOLS OTA wuCTTO I fill 1 1!■ 1 lv MICROMETERS GAUGES CALIPERS INDICATORS LEVELS FINE MECHANICAL TOOLS OF ALL ______mmm_____________________________ ~~> ———m— W.P.S. 157A30 words
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Advertisement69 1938-10-08 12 SINCERE DISPENSARY LTD. B WHOLESALE RETAIL If-il I CHEMISTS I DRUGGISTS I 1 O L Ihrtributors tor British Ma ay a t \^____J TCP. A T.B.P Praparatu.nu products of Brltk Alkaloid* lid COI'GII SPECIFIC and Cont nent£l Dru Co. of India m; HeadOffica: 59. hill St. -Tel. No. C3C3 mm"69 words
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Miscellaneous100 1938-10-08 12 SEPOY LINES GOU II Starting U Club vs. fiepoy I Lines on Sund.. •menti'jn<'d fir a.m. 8 .45 v W v i r Mallal (fl va and H I Huskin 850 W B M Kax H. P.n '7. a. 1 J H J 855 F R Marl pano -12. >100 words
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