The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 October 1938

Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15.605. ESTD. 1835. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1938. 5 CENTS
    17 words
  • Article
    JAPANESE DECLARE LAST HANKOW DEFENCES BROKEN
    474 1 Chinese Bring 30 Planes Down THE LAST DEFENCES OF HANKOW HAVE *BEEN COMPLETELY BROKEN, STATES A TOKIO REPORT OF A MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM THE HANKOW FRONT. It is added that Japanese forces are making simultaneous offensive on both banks of the Yangtse River and
    Reuter  -  474 words
  • Article, Illustration
    BARBAROUS ACTIONS AGAINST ARABS
    154 1 U Hitler Told Of Berlin, Oct. 20. DEFERENCE to "bar- barous actions" by the I mandatory government in I made in a telegram from the Arabs I Students' Club, Berlin, to The 1 legrain appeals to the mako his "powerful inI ail for solution in ri^ht
    154 words
  • Article
    RESTORED TO IXTH CENTURY DESIGN
    40 1 Il.'mdon. Oct. 20. ol Kent last night 1 ball marking the opening *«nWy rooms at Bath, which I neglect, have been res2f^ort«iiul form and pian- which they verc tamiliar to Union In the 18th century.
    40 words
  • Article
    Franco-German Pact Mooted
    136 1 FrancoGerman Pact Mooted Paris. Oct. 20. THE possibility of a FrancoGerman pact involving a German declaration of nonaggression is mooted in Paris newspapers, some of which discuss rumours that negotiations are already under way. Madame Tabouis, writing in L'Oeuvre. refers to the suggestions that the French Ambassador in Berlin had
    Reuter  -  136 words
  • Article
    KING CAROL TO VISIT LONDON
    27 1 London, Oct. 19. Reuier leaini that an Invitation extended to King Carol of Rumania to visit London next month has been accepted.
    27 words
  • Article
    STOP PRESS
    84 1 Nairobi, Oct. 20. Strong opposition to any idea of returning Tanganyika to Germany was voiced by Lord Francis Scott, leader of the European elected members of the Kenya Legislature, in a speech to the Farmers' Association's meeting today. He declared that in view of Germany's attitude to her
    Reuter  -  84 words
  • Article
    TROOPS' SEARCH FOR REBELS AND ARMS CONTINUES
    272 1 Jerusalem, Oct. 20. THE military have almost completed the first part of their objective— the occupation of the Old City— and reconnaissance troops have returned to their base. They are continuing to search houses for rebels and arms. Searchlights mounted near St. Stephen
    272 words
  • Article
    MERCURY REACHES SOUTHAMPTON
    27 1 London, Oct. 20. Mercury, upper section of the Mayo composite, arrived at Southampton from Capetown today. The Journey was done In easv stages I
    27 words
  • Article
    Totalitarianism Is On The March
    150 1 American 's Dictatorship Attack Los Angeles, Oct. 20. "TOTALITARIANISM is on the march. Even in America it If insidously boring from within the temple for liberties as well as assaulting" it from without," Mr. Harold lekes, Secretary for the Interior, declared in a broadcast. "We
    Reuter  -  150 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Who Will Be Kemal Ataturk's Successor?
    225 1 Who Will Be Kemal Ataturk's Successor? President Passes Good Night Istanbul. Oct. 20. |££MAL Ataturk, the Tuikish President, spent very good night and nervous symptoms have almost completely disappeared. His general condition is better, a bulletin declared yesterday. A communique issued after this morning's meeting of ministers states that owing
    Reuter  -  225 words
  • Article
    Blum Confers With French Premier
    68 1 Blum Confers With French Premier Paris. Oct. 20. jyi BLUM, the former Socialist premier, today spent an hour in conference with M. Daladier, the French Prime Minister. It is believed that conference arose out of K. Daladier's intention of seekinn a broader base of government. The que.'-.ion of dissolving the
    Reuter  -  68 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      41 1 V nPONCHIAL^ PASTILLES '-EKNiSK^ FftßßiK SwfCfN I I fialaya's Premier Hotel. TONIGHT COCKT AIL DANCE FROM 6.30 P.M. TO 8.30 P.M. DINNER OANCE (informal) FROM 9.30 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT 'DUO GRANADOS" MUSICAL ACROBATIC ACT. NON-DINERS $100 ORCHESTRA Directed by Dan Hopkins
      41 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      73 1 PASTILLE^ I, FAHLGRfNS TEKNISK& FfkBRlK 1 J V Gf^Ll $W(O(N lp<s>-^_ SEA VIEW HOTEL ONE OF SINGAPORE'S RH COGNISED BEAUTY SPOTS REACHED BY CAR IN 8 MINUTES ANYWHERE FROM TOWN SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER'S POPULAR HUNGARIAN BAND DINNER $3. NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE
      73 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    SIAM MUST NOT BE DISCOUNTED IN A FAR EAST STRUGGLE
    292 2 MIGHT PROVE A "VEXATIOUS THORN" (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 15. IT is understood in London that Siam has now an Air Force numbering some 350 first-line aircraft, in addition to a well-trained army of 40,000 men. Commenting on
    292 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lord Halifax's Granddaughter Christened
    65 2 Lord Halifax's Granddaughter Christened THE BABY DAVGIITLR of the Hon. Charles and Mrs. Wood, Kranddaughter of Lord Halifax, was chris.encd Susan Diana, at St. Paul's, Knightsbridse. Mrs. Wood was formerly MLss Ruth Primrose. Here .ire Lord Haliiax and Lory Derby with the Hon. Charles and Mrs. Wood at the christening.
    65 words
  • Article
    "CHINA IS BEING CUDGELED"
    258 2 Shanghai Speaker At Bible Society «f HINA is bleeding— is being cudgeled," declared Rev. W. H. Hudspeth, of the British and Foreign Bible Society, secretary fcr China in a stirring r.ddrcss last night at the first public annual meeting oi: the Singapore British and Foreign Bible
    258 words
  • Article
    G. O. C READS THE BIBLE
    87 2 "I HAVE read the Hible every dav of my life since my youth, in days of peace and war. "The thousands of hours I have spent reading: th- Bible have been well spent. "The Bible has been of untold wealth to ine in health
    87 words
  • Article
    'Unscrupulous' Money Making Alleged
    384 2 'Un scrupulous' Money Making Alleged (Troni Our Own Correspondent) Kuala I ii m pur. Oct. 20. 'PHF STORY «>f how Ho Tm Ken?, 21 -year-old son of the late Mr. Ho Mar. uell-knoun local millionaire, was alleged to have been abdiutrtl by tno men who a lie red that his
    384 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    37 2 Brigadier R. H. A. D. Love, who was Commandant of the F.M.S. Volunteer Forces from 1932 to 1936, has been appointed to command the Royal Artillery units at Gibraltar, in succession to Brigadier G. F. C. White.
    37 words
  • Article
    Brigadier Executed For Failure To Carry Out Orders
    265 2 Brigadier Executed For Failure To Carry Out Orders lions Kong. Oct. 20. DRIGADIER Mck Hei Tak. who defended WaichOW last week, is reported to have been executed by order of Gen. Chiang Kai Shek who paid a flying visit to Canton on Monday night. Mok was charged with failing to
    265 words
  • Article
    U.S. BUYS $9,000,000 WORTH BUYS MUNITIONS
    35 2 U.S. BUYS $9,000,000 WORTH BUYS MUNITIONS I Washington. Oct. 20. The War Department has ordered an additional $9,000,000 worth of munitions from private manufacturers, including! bombs ranging from 100 to 200 lbs in weight. Reuter
    Reuter  -  35 words
  • Article
    Private Burial For Lord Stanley
    113 2 I ..mi, n Oct. 20. I OKI) STANLEY, who was Secret:iry for the Dominions and uho died on Sunday was buried at Knousley church, in Lancashire today. The faiififil was oi a prtvali charaft* ter and was attended by relatives and tenantl of Lord Derby's
    113 words
  • Article
    TICKETS RETURNED TO AUDIENCE
    61 2 TThe Yeh-Yue Amateur Dramatic Society staged "The Coming of Dav.n," a play, at the Victoria Theativ laat night. Owing to the inability of the leading lady. Tan Yin, to appear last night through iliness. only the third of the four acts was staged Tickets were returned
    61 words
  • Article
    HITLER TOURING SUDETENLAND
    27 2 H»-r i m Oct. 29. Hitler, vho arrivtd horr fwltrda] afternoon on a st»rp:i«c vusit. starUd this morning on a tour of Budeienland Reuter
    Reuter  -  27 words
  • Article
    FIVE CZECHS SHOT DEAD
    46 2 Berlin. Oct. 26. A Oenxum new agency report/, th.it five Czechs were shot dead today by German customs officials and police In an eneovnter at Loblesit on the German side of the frontier ifcHmllllinj the second zone of occupation i«i Budctenland. Reuter
    Reuter  -  46 words
  • Article
    CHINESE LEAD TWO MATCHES TO NIL
    285 2 PPLENDID lawn tennis was seen on the IMJCJL courts, yes»J terday, when the S.C.R.C. won both the opening day's singles matches in their Kliney Cup semi- final tie against thr Japanese Club. Striking top form ex-Singapore champion Yong Loon Chong beat T Aizawa 6—l,
    285 words
  • Article
    Comedy jn Vivacious Lady"
    56 2 Comedy j n Vivacious Lady New Film and v opened a- last nirjht thoroughly bt\\ long ir it h a ialghu univrr./ who rocs to I isity lo'.vn to land com» as his wife fat i James suv. ■■!< ■I lil> motbei v cxplc.uw fat! well CMt Tills 1 bo
    56 words
  • Article
    K.L. Business ManagerS Death
    74 2 K. L. Business ManagerS Death I O 0 C Kn.il.. I i MR. A. R Ri ITI ago;- of Ncavc L'cl K I in Bung*ar i: aftrr monia. I Slnga; r child and Im vai homo in sr Mr Robb ELiJj: bi r of D.ir sicn in Um R cam<'
    74 words
  • Article
    LOYALS BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP
    111 2 •■pi i f. I <<\ mand Into ■IfhlaiMtef lixhU. im l v garn;nr put up < their im rounds. The l bo\c i respect I The r. suit., a I Btnl.m ...iht I knocked i I 1 C I I I round 'I Frathrr-mru'it I outpointed L
    111 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Richsha Owners' Claim failed 'Ridiculous'
    208 3 bjLLERS' VIEWS ON I THE STRIKE I l\ rkbdui pullew, claiming to represent the bulk of *re'a 7.000 pullers, yesterday put forward their I in ra li Trnii the ricksha strike at a meeting with Press fcrr.'nia!ive>. W i ation that i tsha cost was
    208 words
  • Article
    Wife Tells Of Knife Attack By Husband
    270 3 AS a sequel to a stabbing incident in the early hours of Aug. 28 at the Malay Quarters, the R.A.F. Seletar, a Malay, Othman bin Abdullah appeared in the Singapore Criminal District Court before Mr. H. A. Forrer yesterday on two charges of
    270 words
  • Article
    ILLEGED THREAT BY PULLERS TO WRN RICKSHAS
    63 3 ILLEGED THREA T BY PULLERS TO WRN RICKSHAS :i< bi ii.^e th- atened to bani riekhas II payment of »m refued, Teo Ah Leong li.m Sob, two ri:ksh:i v?re eharfed with exUri» the Singapore Third 'irt. y v >tf relay. to the stponed tion thai aeenjed members of on Ot.
    63 words
  • Article
    GUNNER SENT TO PRISON
    35 3 GUNNER SENT T O PRISON ythln j when 1 make h:.s defence theft reaki "8 to com- the Royal tented to rta nment in I rict Court. Itted on the 6 home of Majcr Blakan
    35 words
  • Article
    ROBBERY & CAUSING HURT CHARGE
    18 3 ROBBERY CAUSING HURT CHARGE t r h appeared in j Uce Cou.t, "«-<l to accused MjJ week i.
    18 words
  • Article
    EXTORTION CHARGE
    16 3 x rtion of $20 Vlh< Tan Ah V 4 1 faring 01 $r,O being
    16 words
  • Article
    "One Of Perak's Greatest Residents"
    136 3 "One Of Perak's Greatest Residents" (From O::r Own Correspondent) Taiping, Oct. 20. J.V bidding lavcwell to the British Resident, Mr. G. E. Cator who is retiring shortly. Col. Cecil Rae, at the State Council today, said that Mr. Cater icas one of the greatest British Residents Perak had ever known.
    136 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Veteran Of Three Campaigns
    29 3 picture. Th* Sikh jag* at Malayan Breweries, Bagar oingh. wears ribbons commemorating his service in France. Mesopotamia and Egypt during the Great War Free Press
    Free Press  -  29 words
  • Article
    Law Notice For The Day
    49 3 Law Notice For The Day Keior^ the Chief Justice in Ist Court at 11 a.m. Bankruptcy. Before Mr. Justice Home in 3rd Court at 11 a.m. Summcnsez-in-CLiam'cerj. Originating summci j and Motions. at 2.15 p.m.— 5.361 Bg— ChftrlM Aviet Apcar etc. ts. Chin Huat ft Co. Issue for trial.
    49 words
  • Article
    F.M.S. Delegation To Indian Government
    208 3 WILL DISCUSS LABOUR EMIGRATION (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20. THE Free Press has received confirmation from the Government of F.M.S. that it will shortly send a delegation to discuss with the Indian Government the recent stoppage of assisted emigration of labourers to
    208 words
  • Article
    Clothes Thief Gaoled
    95 3 FJCr. 3teallll3 a shirt and a pair 1 ci irousers worth f,3. a 41--year-cld Kokkien, Le? Low Teck. was rcntdnctd to six months' rigorous imprisonment, to be followed Uy r>. year'o police supervision, by Mr. Conrai Oldham, Singapore Second Police Magistrate, yesterday. Lee Liw T_c".: adm'u^d si::
    95 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      88 3 i spirits rcstorcfl M w\Ms* A T i at a touch. .by I 1 _B(^ i Eau de Cologne ■■*^\p^^^* <^'" 1 srvrits arc that its cooling essences will never fail them. k mM m \Vhen'ever energy is lading an momcl us of mental and nervous stress, V" /3PF«v«^ JLM
      88 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    47 4 U\DAME CHUNG KM MIKK. wife of (Jciicm,, *een in this exclusive photosraph ■twinr refuse cu takes a deep personal interest in the uelfare of i*r« B ee« in many projects. This picture was taken late in September hama Specie Bank premises in Hanko oll th( j floor.
    47 words
  • Article
    JAPANESE ADVANCE INTERESTS SOUTH AMERICA
    692 4 New Step In Pacific Domination IAPAN'S economic grip upon South America is still very loose, but Tokio does not miss any opportunity to strengthen the economic and financial bonds between Dai Nippon and that continent. A Peruvian Economic Mission, head- ed by Brigadier-General Cesar de
    692 words
  • Article
    Korean Revolutionak From Front In Hankow
    230 4 DETERMINED TO FIGHT fOl INDEPENDENCE -INDEPENDENCE lor Kona!' Using thi.^ M their slogan, more than 120 Koreans, all former cadets in the Nanking Military Academy, have here in Hankow formed an independence movement for their country, according to information from Chou Seh-min. well-known Korean
    230 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      554 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS D OMESI IC OCCVRRESCE BIRTH BTEED.— At the General Hospital, Singapore, on Oct. 20, to Helena Mary, wife of P. H. Steed, a son. TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services For particulars, see Municipal Tenders Room Annual Supplies for 1939
      554 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      407 4 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT HATONC GRANGE—??. Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board -Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. First Class Private Hotel. Bedrooms with modern bathrooms from $65 per month. Hot ■Rater to Bathrooms. Celling fans and long Baths.
      407 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      100 4 B B I V P t^iis i f v Mi hese arc the famous English Quadruplets, EmOR. Mfcfctd Paul and Ann Miles— now 2 years old. Once their baby lives huns by a Mender thread— but l» them now! What a credit to the care bestowed upon tlicinwhat a tribute
      100 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 1
      304 4 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE. TODAY ZUL 225 metre.*. ZHP 30.96 metres. p.m. 5.00 Malay Music. Gramophone records. 6.00 Teochew music. Gramophone records. 6.08 "Hua, Kwang Choot Seh." Gramophone records. 7.00 Children's Programme. (English). 7.30 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.45 "From the Studio Armchair." 8.00 Request programme of gramophone records. 8.50
      304 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    Train Gift To King
    95 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Oct. 20. I*" 15 workshops of the Royal Siam State Railways are now busily engaged in constructing a miniature train representing the south Express which it is intended to present to the King of Siam on his arrival in the country.
    95 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    28 5 Major J. T. Breth-rlon, who ls to loin the Malay Regiment, is due to arrive in Singapore in the new P. and O. liner, "Canton" en Nov. 4.
    28 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      136 5 EsfTTVEiV iAST DAY3IS > 6.15 9.15P.M. f^ n BRITISH MOMETONE NEWS rrancis Hi Knen MfU^^^EnßJ^^. jl k^^^^Bl BJ m^BBBA W,^^^^B^^^^^^^BB*^^BF^^^BJBSi I W j flff^ if 1■ y j?ij Ara f^fiAjß 4^. 4i Bi B R IB q^^ns vb 'wit bS^^l^ flB Cr -«^^*^^^H til Ml s 9 Bj -L^ COOPER
      136 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      260 5 BOXING TONIGHT MAIN EVENT LEWIS VS JAYARAJ C. PHILLIPS vs M. DASS GERALD VINE vs KID WAHAB AL LOY vs FIGHTING JOHN BLUE WARREN vs YOUNG NEU3EL Prices:- 50 cts, 30 cts, 1 A CtS. HAPPY WORLD IU STADIUM Behind drawn curtains the talked about her within own home the
      260 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      208 5 Your Singing Dancing Favourite L, back! If, the Picture everybody's been waiting for! r ADiTAI SPECIAL MATINEE TOOAY 315 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 Here's One of the Best Pictures You'll See This Year! CuklVp StQrr m#d< f rdef f r dh G'W* Wu* fire lhM Jimimt't com€-awd-3ct-mt ch«rmf mw^P Mmr mw&^
      208 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1938. Jerusalem Clean-Up
    647 6 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1938. Jerusalem Clean-Up T*HE equivalent of martial law has been declared in Jerusalem in a determined effort to rid the city of the rebellious elements which are stirring up strife. That shews how badly conditions have deteriorated in the past few weeks, for
    647 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Hitler's Christmas Stocky
    16 6 'EUROPE CAN LOON FORWARD TO A CHRISTMAS OF PtACf V""^J iCw h«- „^T
    16 words
  • Article
    This Was The Real Battle Of Trafalgar 133 Years Ago Todaf
    1154 6  - This Was The Real Battle Of Trafalgar 133 Years Ago Todaf Stanley Rogerson By THE Battle of Trafalgar 1 has earned itself a reputation as a glorious victory. And it was glorious, as a victory. Not only statesmen and the people of England thought so: the very men >vho had
    1,154 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      611 6 -.'''Je x£^''^9'A.m V FysBsBßBBi(Sgi AgW when two is jfi«v company tm wi\ EX SHAW H COGNAC MEM ia heat with M DRY GINGER '^Sp CALD B E C K'S I j PLENTY OF W%£?m\ HOT WATER -^^m FOR Jp( EVERYONE -WITH AN AUTOMATIC GAS WATER HEATER i Piping hot watei
      611 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      32 6 DRESSMAKING in our establishment has given entire satisfaction to our numerous clients of long standing. Just give us a trial order and iutl«: the superiority of workmanship. BOULATftAMS 48 50, HIGH STREET.
      32 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    "Lowest Of The Low" Magistrate Tells Chinese
    285 7 }Jokkien.Who "Took Advantage Of The v^ it SIS I "EXTORTION or blackmail is a serious offence any k time. V 011 and people like you are taking advantauc <»t I national crisis. You are the lowest of was made by Mr. G. S.
    285 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    36 7 picture. MEN OF THE IST BATTALION, The Manchester Regiment, were quick to sample the fruit offered by Chinese hawkers, when the troopship Dilwara arrived at Singapore yesterday with the new Lancashire battalion for Singapore Free Press
    Free Press  -  36 words
  • Article
    MIDNIGHT ASSAULT BY MAN WITH CLUB
    68 7 ndent) Ml poll. Oct. °.O. a cumpradore le Bank. Ipoh, r attacked by •iub when returning dnight last wearing expen- is believed rhlam Soo was door when he was •:cier: He turned Tuck on the face o wn but the intruder with one blow.
    68 words
  • Article
    Shoes "Made In England"
    200 7 FROM HONG KONG, SAY POLICE CEVERAL pairs of men's shoes stamped with the words "Made in England especially for Wing Onn Co.", were exhibits in the Singapore Fifth Polico Court, before Mr. L. C. Goh, yesterday. The prosecution, conducted by Detective-Inspe^tor Byrde. alleged that the shoes
    200 words
  • Article
    Woman's Story Of Sickle Attack
    62 7 (From Our Own Correspondent^ Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20. RiIAT bin Kassim. a Malay pe:*::. was. before Mr Justice Oousen at the SeLangor assizes. charged with attempted murder of his wife. Saminah binte Haji Talib. Saminah described how her husband. whom she had married, divorced and
    62 words
  • Article
    Handwriting Expert As Emden Case Witness
    278 7 MR. OSCAR WILSON, handwriting expert, will be a witness for the prosecution this morning in the preliminary inquiry into allegations of forgery and abetment of forgery, in connection with alleged salvage from the German cruiser Emden which is being held in the Singapore Fifth
    278 words
  • Article
    "WHY SHOULD MY FRIEND'S BABY LIVE?"
    179 7 Accused Woman f s Alleged Comment •From Our Own Correspondent > Ipoh, Oct. 20. BEFORE Mr. Justice Aynsley. in the Ipoh Supreme Court, a young Chinese woman was charged with the murder of a nine-month -old child at Sitiawan, on Jan. 27 last. Evidence
    179 words
  • Article
    ARMED ROBBERY IN SINGAPORE STREET
    41 7 Three Chinese, one armed with a knife, held up another Chinese at Mirbau Road, Singapore, early yesterday morning and robbed him of cash and personal belonging to the value of $36. The three men got away.
    41 words
  • Article
    ARRESTED ON ALLEGED CHANDU OFFENCE
    43 7 Stated to have had 30 tahils of nonGovemment chandu tied to his thighs, a Jhlnese fireman was arrested b« a Singapore Harbour Board policeman near Oodown 46 yesterday. Ke will be charged In the Singapo.-e Police Court today.
    43 words
  • Article
    MEN SAY THEIR DEMANDS ARE REASONABLE
    534 7 MEN SA Y THEIR DEMANDS ARE REASONABLE Transport Inquiry THAI' evidence would be called in support of allegations of unreasonable and harsh treatment of employees by the Singapore Traction Co. was stated at the resumed sitting of the transport arbitration tribunal, at the Singapore High Court yesterday. Members of the
    534 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      18 7 S? 1 M-ACH HIS "■ohah orchestra entert mn you with 2"« CONCERT 8-9.30 *T THE CAPITOL I RESTAURANT
      18 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      246 7 THE FAMOUS "VICKERS" BRITISH MADE SEWING MACHINE IT'S THE FINEST MACHINE YOU CAR lIY AT TIE PRICE $45 {HIRE PURCHASE TERMS ARRANGED} SOLE AGEN'IS:— ROBINSON CO., LTD. HEYMAN PURE /f^^g^^^^^. CREAMERY l^^^^^^^^^dn BUTTER O! a rich, yet delicate creamy flavour. Keyman Butter is ideal lor the table— or cooking purposes.
      246 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article, Illustration
    JACKETS OF LATEST MODE
    460 8 JACKETS OF LA TEST MODE pONTRASTINO Jackets give piquancy to the various fashions in. the latest mode. They always look Quite gay and youthful, and are Ideal for .slender figures. Checked and plaid Jackets should only be chosen by slender wearers, but thero are also plain jackets worn with contrasting
    460 words
  • Article
    A WISE RULE
    113 8 A WISE RULE IJJII2N dark sirLs choose pale shades such a.? pastel blues and pinks for their suits In linen o: wool they should have blouse and accessories In darker coloaro. Dark blue v/ill look well with pale blue, for instance, and Mack with white black blouses and accessories make
    113 words
  • Article, Illustration
    "Snappy" Afternoon Frock
    474 8  - "Snappy" Afternoon Frock MIGNON Bv WHERE is a very useful type of frock to be found in all the new collections and which, for want of a better name, everybody calls the "little" dress. It is usually a rather simple frock which can be worn in the street under a
    474 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      135 8 TO-MJGHT Api)lyCl *meToka lon.1 on. TO-MOIWOW Skiniood. I{»w Colour which contains MORNING Biocel— the amaziog discovery of Prof. ■W^^ 311^^" See how much tresher Th u vital ceh food is obtained from care- I begin to disappear. In a week you look fully selected young animals. Science now years younger.
      135 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      517 8 OPERATED ON FOR GASTRIC ULCERS But No Real Relief Until this Nfcw Drugless Remedy Came Let this fellow-sufferer give practical advice all who suffer from any form of indigestion. He has found in Chardox a new, refined, siiP-r--activated. tasteless charcoal. times more powerful than the ordinary kind. Chardox amazed him.
      517 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      444 8 BOUSTEAO CO., ltj (Incorporated in P m 8 i I TEUEPOONIi t>ei(kl %MZ-tx%»^ tf il: LLOYDS AGENTS. COOKING AGENTS TOR FKI>fc.KATICD MAI At KTAT> s»., I atOYAL SI ATI R\n\%ATS O» smm I iAJMDIAN MCIMC THE "EMPRESS" UOUTC offers Tl< \.s>.}»w, P I SERVICES via HONOLULU or diroct !|j^J VANCOUVER—
      444 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      417 9 ff p r [ft (<^i-fi®^Mj i/PsOandßßJTiSiriNDiA LINES P. &O.S. N. CO 9 S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS l)u«» Due loni»ax« S'pure. Tonnage S'pore. ian loss »ipmC H.OOO Oct 21 BHUTAN 6.100 Dec. 17 6.800 Oct. 23 BEHAR 6.000 Dec. 26 i) Nov 4 FAJPTTTANA J7.000 D(" 30 N I 1« 1939. 8000
      417 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      1254 9 ~i||P|Bp|aft^|BM^^^^^MßsiSsE3 (Incorporated in Straits Sc*. Icmcnt6> Ocean Building, Collyer Quay. Sirvnpore Tel. Gl5l. f^^^^B Chartered Bank Building, Panang 7cl. 1366. incorporated tn Strati?, Scttlcn:"nrs > tf^W Wl BLUE FUNNEL LINE. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd FAST WEEKLY iI S?2U2»2 I NORTH co^.n EN t f AND ilncorporatca tn England.) FAST
      1,254 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      526 10 KP M OP TEN NOORT— Friday, Oct. 21, Muntok (passengers and mails only), Batavia, Semarar.g and Sourabaya. PATRAS— Friday, Oct. 21, Rhio (pa:s2ngers and mails only), Bawean, (passengers and mails only), Padang-Bay (passeng«rs and mails only),' Boeleleng (passengers and mails only) and Soerabaia TOSARl— Friday, Oct. 21. Eelawan-Deli. MlJER— Friday,
      526 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      527 10 JOIN! SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE FOR HALIFAX, BOSTON. NEW YORK, BALTIMORE ANO PHILADELPHIA, VIA CAPE OF Sj <* aOD HO^ O e Singapore Sincapore Ne* Vorli M.S. SILVERWALNUT In Port Oct. 25 Dec. 9 M.V. SIAMESE PRINCE Nov. 1 Nov. uec M.V. SILVERASH Nov. 19 Nov. 2o Jan
      527 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 3
      828 10 0. S. K. LINtl FOR AFRICA AM) SOUTH AM! ltii 1 Santos Maro Buenos Alrea v;a Ji,omt)u. Uuitin n 11 Town. Rio d« laneUo. Santos an./ v Atlas Mara Dakar via Colombo, Lourrnr, I Durban. Loblto. Matadl, Dua'u I court. Lagos. Cotonau, Accra. TakorS. I Couet. Monrovia and Conakry l
      828 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • FREE PRESS SPECIAL COMMERCIAL SERVICE
    • Article
      LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK & SHARE
      486 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARE From Exchange Telegraph Co. From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday The above* are dealers' middle prices; jobbers' marrins. brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share or £i denomination unless otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c. 1944-64.,.. Funding Loan. 4 p.c. 1960-90 War Loan, 3»/
      486 words
    • Article
      THE COMMODITY MARKETS
      163 11 From London S. 30. p. m. Yesterday RUBBER: Dull. London: 3 516d. 83 B d. Previously: B%d 8»/ 2 d Jan.-Mar.: 8 7,16d. 8»/ 2 d. Previously: BV<_d. 8 9,16d April-June: 8» 2 d. 8 9;16d. Previously: 8 9 16d. 85 a d. July-Sept.: 8916d. 8 11
      163 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES
      963 11 Last Night's Quotations Fraser And Co.'s List OCT. 20. 1938: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers m bam to 33snom •jalay 43s 47s nom 25S 26s 6d 60 .65 23s 3d 24s 3d 1.43 1.48 10s 3d lis 6d 21s M 22s 6d Ms 9,i IH
      963 words
    • Article
      THE METAL MARKETS
      51 11 London: Latest Quotations 'IV; 208 12s fin '^onthv 'Von,. Previously: £210 7s. 6d. U* Tln .£209 12s. 6d. Previously: £211 7s. 6d. *rtce)); 4GO 4d25 Previously: 45.30. s w Previously: £46 17s. 6d. S D d Previously: £7 ss. 19 ni Gd io" Previously: 19 13j16d. Previously:
      51 words
    • Article
      Daily Share Report
      177 11 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY MINING. Tin at midday was $106 M up ig. According: to cables received from London the tin share market yesterday steadied in sympathy with the commodity and a number of buying orders were received which in
      177 words
    • Article
      Local Exchange Rates
      186 11 OCT. 2« SELLING London T.T. 2 3 f London demand 'J 3 i Lyons demand 2372 Switzerland demand 242 '.j Hamburg demand 137 New York demand 55 5 16 Montreal demand 55 n i« Batavla demand 101 Samarang demand 3 (XT* Ca'cutta. Bombay and Rangoon demand 155>s
      186 words
    • Article
      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
      83 11 OCT. 16, IS O'CLOCK NOON Buyers Sellers No. I.X.R.S.S. in rases (F.0.8. October i 9m% 29 Good F.A.Q. in bale;; (F.0.8. October) 28*4 20^ No. IX.R.S.S. (Spot-loose) (awardable Singapore) 2C 28 s No. I.X.R.S.S. October 28*>h 2 3 "ft Nov.-De?. 28 7 29> s Jan.-Mar.
      83 words
    • Article
      CHERRINGTON WINS VETERANS' SINGLES
      106 11 E. C. hcrrington won the Veterans' singles handicap final in the S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament yesterday, beating Tan Wan Liat, 6—2, 6 l. Other results were: Mixed Doubles Handicap (semifinal) Miss Nellie Chia and Tan Huck Toe (—30.3) beat Mrs. Ledden and W. Yule (scr.)
      106 words
    • Article
      ST. ANDREW'S TOO GOON FOR RAFFLES
      133 11 St. Andrews Schocl be:tt Raffles College second tram, at rugby on tho 'College ground yesterday by 11 point* 1(2 drop goals, a penalty) to 3 polnt.i (a penalty). Showing bitter In every respect, Ihl cchool pressed for most of the time, but could not
      133 words
    • Article
      SHIPS IN TODAY
      50 11 The Singapore Harbour Board berthing arrangements for today are as follows: Rawalpindi. West 2 p.m., 18 godown. Op ten Noort, West 7 pjn.. 22. Kidderpore. East 2 p.m., 15,16. Hakodate Maru, East a.m., 57.8. Kyusyu Maru. East a.m., 36;7. Djambi, East noon, 11. Kllas, West a.m., 38;9.
      50 words
    • Article
      Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations
      62 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Method of Parity before Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Prevlousi? Paris Franc to 121.1 178*4 176 1116 New York... to 488 4.75Vi 4.77U Amsterdam. Guilders to 8 97 3 8.74 8.77 Hong Kong. Per dollar Is. 2 1516d. Is 215 16d. Bhanghai... _*er dollar
      62 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      352 11 BANK OF CKIHA Incorporated in tfnin.i ov Sp<cmi 'Jnarterk 13. Cecil Slirrl Sinicapnrp fetepbonea: Man«ger't Office <•««« As«t. Manacers Office K441 Cxchancr Dept 6441 General Office mt D ,F able Addr <«- Tin Nr.Ki o. To e irxji; approximately Ch. si.Riin 000 uoo M HEAD OFFICE: SHANI.HAI Tse-Vung Soong. Chairman
      352 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    MARY MAUDE & LAST CRUSADER WIN AGAIN AT IP
    1283 12 MARY MAUDE LAST CRUSADER WIN AGAIN AT IP Safariland Takes Big Race Of Day TWO FIRSTS FOR TRAINER M.L. SILLEY (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 20. M MARY MAUDE AND LAST CRUSADER repeated their performances of Tuesday when they won again this afternoon, the second day of the Perak
    1,283 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Colts Beat Cricket Club 3-0
    457 12 FAST HOCKE Y ON PADANG YESTERDA Y Colts 3; S.C.C. 1 0. liner forward combination enabled the Singapore Colts to beat the Singapore Cricket Club's first team in a fast gruelling game of hockey on the padang yesterday, by three •ioals to nil. The Club
    457 words
  • Article
    S.C.C. RUGBY
    66 12 The fcl!cv.ing members hr-.v accepted to play for S.C.C. "B" vc. 11th A.A. Bty. R.A. today at S.C.C. A. Fester; R L. Parker. E. J. P. Burley. J. A. Horsfield. T. H. Evens; R. A. Hooper. I. G. John; p. M Whiteheaci! W. A. Ball. P. Wmtworth, K.
    66 words
  • Article
    GOOD WIN FOR VICTORIA SCHOOL
    33 12 The St. Andrew's School second XV were soundly beaten by the Victoria School rugger XV, at Jalan Besar yesterday, by 14 points (one goal three tries) to nil.
    33 words
  • Article
    Recreation Club Win Rugger Against Medicals
    265 12 TN a even pnu of rugby played on the Medical College ground yesterday, the S.R.C. defeated the College by nine points (a goal and a drop goal) to six (two tries). The College Impressed at the start and a few minutes from the start
    265 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Soccer Feast Today: An Force vs R.A In Final
    737 12 Soccer Feast Today: An Force vs R.A In Final Alikoon and Dewberry in the rear. SU- ver Jubilee still held the lead but weakI ened. The Puritan then moved up fast but Safariland began to run on I 1 last. and. forging ahead a furlong from home, went on to
    Free Press  -  737 words
  • Article
    Royal fohorm & Japanese Golf Match
    111 12 Royal fohorm Japanese Golf Match Th natch b ternatic r.. 1 Japanese Saturday i( players f\rs--9.i 0 aBB M 0, V All.:. I Chikamoto 9. 9.03. J. n M :r *J )in Ab'i II Utf!cmwa 9. 9^o am Geo I I Naka^ama 9 9 15 ami and K. A Hi
    111 words
  • Article
    Negri Tearr Play johore
    38 12 rtom Oqi I JUEQRI-M.V..t I l^ State in .i '>: r 4 r I Saturday at R I team Ig as I Pint). Tr.r. I McCulbln D I in?. Robey i: I Orahani I I
    38 words
  • Article
    S.T.C. WINTER WEEKLY
    15 12 The Bukit i I officially o; I day at 5 4S arrangements
    15 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    14 12 5 I The wmterj m played bet\ V mine 0M the Club was M
    14 words
  • Article
    S.S.C. BACK STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
    16 12 S.S.C. BACK STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP The f>o m I ploi-hlp I Slr»fap<>re Bwlfl I E. O. Morte:
    16 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      86 12 1^»/ SPRATTS, makers of foods for every canine need, have solved the problem of the biscuit-shy dog with BONIO, the bone-shaped biscuit with the inviting aroma and appetising meaty flavour. Bonio is irresistible /g to the most particular of t pets. Bonio gives your dog **^v a l' km 8
      86 words