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Title Section17 1939-01-09 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15.67a. ESTD. 1835. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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321 1939-01-09 1 Troops Being Moved To Border APPEAL FOR ACTION TO APPEASE DISTRICTS Budapest, Jan. 8. •pZECH troops and a band of Ukrainians attacked v Hungarian frontier guards at Nagygejoec, according to report received here from Ungvar. Troops have been .it to strengthen the frontier guards.321 words
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Article141 1939-01-09 1 Melbourne. Jan. h PIERCE bush fires, caused by the 4 heatwave m which the state of Victoria is sweltering. are threatening destruction to milling and ■•lii-inr townships m Erica and Walhalla. Both places are surrounded by flames and fears are expressed for a rail tractor141 words
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Article35 1939-01-09 1 Jerusalem. Jan. 8. A British soldier was killed m an exchange of shots last night on the northern frontier road, where an armed band, who ambushed a military patrol, were engaged by troops Reuter ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article53 1939-01-09 1 Paris, Jan. 8. THREE PERSONS were killed and twelve injured when a Swiss airliner crashed near Senlis today. The dead are the plane's pilot, the wireless operator and a passenger. Three people, including a stewardess were seriously hurt and 11 less seriously. The injured includeReuter - 53 words
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Article, Illustration52 1939-01-09 1 ROMFORD (Essex) Aerodrome last week was the scene of a parade of three flying organisations formed m Britain during 1938. They were the Civil Air Guard. Air Defence Cadet Corpr and Women's National Air Reserve. The Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Col. J. B. Whitmore. is seen inspecting the Women's National52 words
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Article201 1939-01-09 1 London, Jan. 8. '^NOTHER Emden raider would not last so long now" declare^ Captain A, J). Ready commander of the newcruiser Liverpool, which wilt be sailing for the Far East m the near future, and is now paying a courtesy visit to Liverpool. Capt. Read201 words
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Article86 1939-01-09 1 Washington, Jan. 9. THE Department of Justice announced today that the sentence of Al Capone, notorious gang leader, will expire on Nov. 19 this year if he qualifies by good behaviour for a reduction ot time, but the expiration is contingent on paymentReuter - 86 words
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Article135 1939-01-09 1 Berlin. Jan. 8. THE newspaper Angriff blazons on the front page today a statement that England is making a new "back entrance" to China via Rangoon, "now that Japan has blocked England's position m Shanghai. Hong Kong and Canton." The latest British loan to China,Reuter - 135 words
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Article131 1939-01-09 1 NAZI SUPPORT FOR ITALIAN CLAIMS Berlin. Jan. 8. DRESS comment on the tour of M. Daladier, French Premier, m N. Africa, has become abruptly sharper and more unfriendly to France. The Rome correspondent of the Frankfurtzer Zeltung, dealing with the Franco-Italian quarrel, thinks that with the aid of British ministers,Reuter - 131 words
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Article70 1939-01-09 1 Rome, Ja... 8. The challenge to Italy which it is believed here to be implied by M. Daladier's tour m Corsica and Tunisia is stressed m an article m Gicrnale DTtalia. The newspaper says the journey was conceived principally, if not exclusively. as m anti-Ibalian move.Reuter - 70 words
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Article186 1939-01-09 1 T London, Jan. 8. HE Sunday Times air correspondent writes today that statements emanating from Washington, reputedly representing the opinion of well-informed circles, concerning: the relative strengths of European air forces, are not only inaccurate, but grossly exaggerated m favour of the authoritarian states. The correspondentReuter - 186 words
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Article59 1939-01-09 1 Manila, Jan. 8. MR. Paul V. McNutt. United States ••"High Commissioner to the Philippines, left today for Saigon aboard the s.s. Bossevain. From Saigon he will journey overland to Ankor and Bankok, afterwards travelling on to Singapore m the Bossevain. He emphasised today that his tripBritish United Press - 59 words
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Article52 1939-01-09 1 Wilhelmshaven, Jan. 8. The 26,000 tzn battleship Scharnhorst was officially put into service today. The Scharnhorst. the first German battleship built since the war, carries nine 11-7 inch guns, and four aeroplanes. Numerous representatives of the State, the Nazi party and defence forces took part m today'sReuter - 52 words
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96 1939-01-09 1 Spectacular Advance By Republicans Barcelona, Jan. 8. r-ONTINUING their spectacular advance on the Estremadura front to the southwest of Madrid, the Republicans claim to have captured the important town of Fuente Ovejun a and to have cut the Nationalist's road and rail communications with the famous Penarroya mines. It isReuter - 96 words
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Article109 1939-01-09 1 Saragos*.*, Jan. 8. QENERAL FRANCOS headquarter claim the conquest of at least 1.20«* square miles ot territory and the capture ot 30,000 prisoners since the start of the Catalan offensive, which has entered its third week. The Republicans, though fighting n stubborn rearguard action, appear to beReuter - 109 words
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Article64 1939-01-09 1 Istanbul, Jan. 8. CMYRNA and tho whole surroundinp. region was shaken by a violent earthquake during the night. Eleven houses collapsed and the panic stricken population fled from their homes. No casualties have yet been report ed, but there ls great alarm among the inhabitants, asReuter - 64 words
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Article29 1939-01-09 1 Tokio, Jan. 8. Eight counsellors of the Japanese cabinet have resigned. Baron Dr. Kiichiro Hiranuma, the Premier, is expected to ask them to recofsider their deci-ions.-| ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Advertisement57 1939-01-09 1 V ePONCHIAc PASTILLES t2_l) f^--* 1 FAHtAtfttS 16KN«SKA FABR'K V 61 ftl Vwtt DIN J AY y I TONIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 6.30 to 8.30 p. m. 9.30 to midnight also 1 UA *WO AND SPECTACULAR CABARET ENTERTAINMENT— THE DAREDEVIL PRESTON& SKATING SKILL THRILLS ON WHEELS J S30 Non-diners Sl.OO.57 words
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Advertisement60 1939-01-09 1 PASTILLES ______.B I Ij! f:AMt<f«fNS TEKNISKA FASRiK IglbV <>fft£ SWtDtN j ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTEL THIS WEEK SPECIAL DINNER DANCE ADELPHI HOTEL TUESDAY THURSDAY SEA VIEW HOTEL WEDNESDAY. FRIDAY, SATURDAY. DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY RELLER'S BAND ADELPHI GRILL ROOM THE BEST FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES LUNCHEONS DINNER ARRANGED AT SHORT60 words
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380 1939-01-09 2 WANG TO CALL KUOMINTANG TO HONG KONG Statement On Alleged Communist Plots OFFICERS' ATTACK Hong Kong. Jan. 8. HUMOURS m this Colony persist that Mr. Wang Ching- wei, former vice-president of the Kuomintang, is contemplating calling a meeting of the Kuomintang m the Colony, with a view to counteracting againstUnion Times - 380 words
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Article37 1939-01-09 2 Herr Hitler has appointed Dr. Todt, Highways Chief, to be a Chief Executive Leader of the Nazi party. The League of Nations has ordered at its own expense 4,000.000 doses of antismallpox vaccine for the Chinese Government.37 words
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Article, Illustration217 1939-01-09 2 Saragossa, Jan. 8. MATIONALIST forces today crossed the Ebro and invaded a large area of the southern part of Catalona province. It is claimed that 22 miles of front and coast and the Government forces m the Tortosa "pocket" are m a critical position. TheReuter - 217 words
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126 1939-01-09 2 Lima Congress As Landmark In History Montgomery (Alabama), Jan. 8. CPEAKING at a banquet m honour i of the memory of President Jackson, Mr. Louis Johnson, the United States Assistant Secretary for War, said the Pan American conference m Lima might "prove as significant a landmark m the history ofReuter - 126 words
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Article108 1939-01-09 2 A large audience gathered m Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Sunday afternoon to take part m the 'annual conference service of worship, held m conjunction with the Malaya annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. About 550 persons were present, representing Methodist Churches from all over Malaya108 words
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Article31 1939-01-09 2 Singapore police are investigating the alleged theft of 700 rupees, which was reported by a Singapore Indian cloth merchant yesterday. The theft is believed to have been committed m the morning.31 words
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71 1939-01-09 2 London, Jan. 8. IT IS announced that on the invitation of the Australian Government, a mission from the United Kingdom will visit Australia m the near future for the purpose of examining, m consultation with representatives of the Australian Government, the possibility of the creationReuter - 71 words
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Article145 1939-01-09 2 Two New Ocean Airways This Year London. Jan. 8. TTHE year 1939, which sees the coming of age of British commercial aviation, will be notable for the inauguration of at least two new long distance trans-ocean stages m regular British mall and passenger air services. For the impending north Atlantic145 words
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Article44 1939-01-09 2 Believed to have been nung off a motor-cycle m East Coast Road yesterday evening, Mr. Henry Walters was taken to hospital suffering from contused abrasions over his right leg and foot. He also complained of severe pan over his chest and shoulder.44 words
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Article173 1939-01-09 2 Rome, Jan. 8. MR. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, and Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, are assured of a warm welcome from the Italian people when they arrive here from London for their visit. Streets are being hung with Union Jacks. Although the programme ofReuter - 173 words
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Article98 1939-01-09 2 London, Jan. 8. TTEADED by Viscount Cecil and the Duchess of AthoM, 400 delegates of the International Peace Campaign meeting marched to Downing Stree. and handed m a resolution addressed to the Prime Minis.er, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, regarding the Rome talks. The resolution urged the Government toReuter - 98 words
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Article95 1939-01-09 2 The Repertory Player? are giving on Saturday a repeat psrfcrina_.ee of Margaret Kennedy's krfillant play "Escape Me Never." For Saturday's shew there are some alterations m the east, owing to a number of the original players being away. Joanna Archdeacon vUt take the part of95 words
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Article74 1939-01-09 2 The following is the programme of %he Pandit Kunzrus visit to Singapore: Wednesday, about 10 a.m., arrived by Chitral; Thursday, visits, 9 a.m to noon; interviews, 4 to 6 p.m.; dinner at G. H. Cafe at 8 p.m. by the Indian Association; Friday, visits, D a74 words
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37 1939-01-09 2 A gang robbery at the Naval Base was reported to Singapore police ves_if. h 7v c Chine se sub-contractor SlSft I he was robbed of a °o-t $100 by five men.37 words
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185 1939-01-09 2 A.R.P. Plan For London Docks Waterways London, Jan. 8. pLANS to protect London's 45 miles of docks and quays and its 80 miles of waterways, shortly to be discussed by representatives of the Port of London authorities and the Government, are estimated to cost about £400,000. It is hoped theReuter - 185 words
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240 1939-01-09 2 Swiss Worried Over Defence Measures Zurh h. Jan i A CRISIS is Won m- up o army's lack oi a comm chief and a High ConiT^Kl Under the present mwk no provision for eithcl** and any decisions antf^ must be taken by the Federal Military Depanm i politician, Federal CBritish United Press - 240 words
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81 1939-01-09 2 Amsterdam. Jan. I A LTHOUGH nothing ha decided regarding th, Dutch attitude, to the British defence mcve, it _3 eOßtldcred that Holland will ncl rel operate m checking speculatic sterling. Newspapers point out th.v tention to defend sterThi;; is greatest significance to Holland. TheReuter - 81 words
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Article81 1939-01-09 2 Mexico Pays Britain Mexico City, Jan •THE Mexican Foreign Minister I handed the Danish Minister acting on behalf of the British tion a cheque for £15.000. I) compensation m respect of Br interests, expropriated durin, n tionary period ln Mexico, repre the annual instalment due vi joint claims commission awReuter - 81 words
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Article86 1939-01-09 2 H'ashi'i:.t«' ;l The National Advisory CoAeronautics has announced of a new safety device mv. indicator to warn pilots of an lm ing "stall" when planes are iiyi»angles that cause the win t> 1« their lift power. The device, developed at the 1 Field, Va. laboratoriesBritish United Press - 86 words
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Advertisement26 1939-01-09 2 20 cents and this advert g e t 8 you al5 day sup P v of ASTRING -0- SOL Concentrated Month Health at MEDICAL HALL, LTD.26 words
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518 1939-01-09 3 Vigorous Defence In Bangkok Times PROBLEMS HANDLED A VIGOROUS defence of the so-called democratic system of Government m Siam is made m a leading article m the Bangkok Times, one of the leading English-language newspapers m the Capital. Stress is laid m the article on518 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-01-09 3 I\( X OAKIE, AMERICAN FILM COMEDIAN photographed with his nrlft before jetting out for a ski run at St. Moritz. where they are spending a winter sports holiday.28 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-01-09 3 LEE TRACY, ANOTHER AMERICAN FILM STAR with his wife, cv a bob enjoying fun m the snow m St. Moritz.20 words
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Article170 1939-01-09 3 YOUNG MAN GAOLED (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 7. TAN SOON TECK, a young English-speaking Chinese, who was convicted last week of the theft of two ?ilver sauceboats from the house of Mr. M. S. Hay, Brook Road, made an outburst from the170 words
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287 1939-01-09 3 Wellington. C tONCI protests against a statement J ».v the Minister of Public Works. Jh« Hon, R Semple, m which he rerred to Herr Hitler and Signor Mus- M mad dogs," wer/ made by the m Consul-General, Herr E. R*mm, and the Consul for287 words
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113 1939-01-09 3 New York, Jan. 3. A GOLF player is as likely to slice with a brassie as with a spoon, a jury decided m a $10,000 damage suit here. Ernest M. Corey sued George Whatmough because he was hit on the head by a golfBritish United Press - 113 words
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Article26 1939-01-09 3 M. Daniel Wclf. the Dutch Jewish milllcnaire. has arrived m Paris to seek the support of French Jewish bankers for a colonisation scheme for Jewish refugees.26 words
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Article168 1939-01-09 3 Chicago. 111. A verdict of a Superior Court jury held that the engagement ring belongs to the man until marriage. The jurors awarded Henry P Urbanis $750 m compensation for a diamond ring he gave Loretta Burns 20 years ago. Urbanis, a stock broker, filed suit168 words
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307 1939-01-09 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 7. A LLEGED to have been found participating m a game of "blangkas." a Malay, Babjan bin Abdullah, and three women, Meenah, Misuan and Goh Beng Choo, were produced before Mr. Lim Koon Teck m the Middle Court, Penang,307 words
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Article37 1939-01-09 3 Mr. K. S. Narayana Iyer, technical assistant m charge of Drainage and Irrigation, Klang. has been transferred to the Drainage and Irrigation Department, Kuala Lumpur. This place has been taken by Mr. N. Ponnamy-alam. from Kuala Lumpur.37 words
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Advertisement118 1939-01-09 3 W^^rr—^H!P Sr SEPARATE P /JI W^ f YOU'LL HAVE TO GO HOMEI Ifon GEORGE, I CAN'T 1 HH2S^fflSL_______ j_" r I 11^" 1 THIS HOT WEATHER, BETTY.. I I ir A YE YOU ALOWF fc-\ Mi W J^*" IS" DR. WEST TODAY. J X here! bLt ITS TRUE TH, S118 words
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Miscellaneous46 1939-01-09 3 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice m Ist Court at 12 noon. Motion In B_cy. 406. 38— Re Koh How Khocn. Before the Registrar m Chambers at 10.45 a.m. Summonses. at 11 am.:— Wage-Earners Administration Ordinance m Bankruptcy, at 2.15 p.m.:— probate matters.46 words
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153 1939-01-09 4 Effect Will Show In Next Six Months BIG PRODUCTIVE MOMENTUM T London. Jan. 8. HE British aircraft industry has overcome its chief troubles and m a year's time will provide work both m output and quality comparable with that of any nation. ThisReuter - 153 words
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Article206 1939-01-09 4 Bid To Cut Red Arms Routes JAPANESE START BIG DRIVE Chungking, Jan. 7. CEVERE lighting is now going on m Western Shansi Province, where Japanese forces on Christmas Day m five columns pushed we-tward simultaneously from their bases on the Tung-pu railway toward the Yellow River. The Chinese forces mReuter - 206 words
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Article75 1939-01-09 4 London, Jan. 7. pOLLOWING yesterday's momentous decision to transfer £200,000,000 m gold at the old parity or roughly £350.000.000 at the market rate, to the Equalisation Account for foreign exchange, the bunion market spent an 0 c ng time this morning. -.•fZl*^ 1 111 moderat eReuter - 75 words
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Article27 1939-01-09 4 Paris, Jan. 7. being closed for three days. Paris cinemas reopened at noon today. Proprietors closed the cinemas m protest ogainst new taxation—. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article31 1939-01-09 4 Mr. V. Ratnam, Permanent Wav Inspector, Railways, Port Swettenham Is to proceed shortly on transfer to Gemas section, while Mr. A. Arumugam, Permanent Way Inspector. Railways. Gemas. will take Mr Ratnam's31 words
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Article198 1939-01-09 4 Tokio, Saturday. JAPAN is standing on the threshold of a hundred years' war launched "for the attainment of the renovation of the world m accordance with the Japanese Imperial way." This is the picture painted by Lieut.-Commander Tatsuhiko Taka•Jiima, of the Army General Staff, mReuter - 198 words
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Article141 1939-01-09 4 Barcelona, Jan. 7. QVER hundred square miles ot w territory was captured m a Republican surprise advance on the Cordova front, states a communique. A MadrM import says the Republican surprise offensive on the Estre Medura front continues successfully, the push beyond Valsequillo, m Cordova, resultinrReuter - 141 words
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73 1939-01-09 4 4.-.-UT, Budapest, Jan. 7. THE treacherous attack at Mukacevo will be firmly dealt with," declared Dr. Imredy, the Prime Minister, at a mass meeting here today. He added that the Hungarian soldiers had the Government's confidence and the whole nation knew their duty and73 words
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Article29 1939-01-09 4 Mr. Karthegesu has gone on transfer to Johore Bahru and his place on the staff of the Segamat English School has be3n taken by Mr. Gnanasekeram from Batu Pahat29 words
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Article102 1939-01-09 4 DUCE U.S. PLAN FOR JEWS Washington, Jan. 7. ||R. W. PHILLIPS, United States Ambassador m Rome, has reported that the reply of Signor Mussolini to proposals on refugees submitted by President Roosevelt is both helpful and co-operative. This was revealed today by Mr. Sumner Welles, UnderSecretary of State, who describedReuter - 102 words
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Article152 1939-01-09 4 Ruthenia As Source Of Unrest London. Jan. 7. HTHE new frontier traced at the Vienna Conference passes so close to Mukacevo, scene of the Hungaro-Czech clash, that part of its cemetery lies m Czecho-Slova-kia. The latest incidents are described as the latest outcome of feeling which has152 words
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Article127 1939-01-09 4 The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive:— East Wharf, Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1: Rajula 20. Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3Raub 15; Kola 13; Eurylochus 11: Talma 6. Empire Dock. Entrance Gate 2' Exit 3* Penrith Castle 30; SilverfirReuter - 127 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-01-09 4 TALLEST WLP. has village wedding.— Mr. Lennox-Boyd. P*Annentarv Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, and Lady Patricia-*^ uinne J daughter of Lord and Lady Iveagh, were married m the Parish church of Elvedon, Suffolk. The bridegroom, who is 6ft. Tin is the tallest MP48 words
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Article384 1939-01-09 4 INWARD Imperial: From Europe due Wed nesday. Wearnes: From Fenang. ipob. and Kuala Lumpur Arrives every evening. X.L.M. From Netherlands Indies Arrives tomorrow. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow. X.L.M.: From Europe due tomorrow. K.N.1.L.M.: From Saigon: Arrives Wednesdays. K.N.1.L.M.: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives Tuesdays. OUTWARD384 words
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Article55 1939-01-09 4 Jan. 6: Hin Cheong, Medont fl**)' Armilla (Dut) Cap Varella (Fch) Glmif Ann (Brit); Steel Seafarer (Am); Hydra 11. I ItU Lee (Nor); Silver Gull, Klias (Brit); Suunanf (Dut); Moni Rlckmers (Ger); Fingali Nor)Jan. 7: Edendale, Rusa, Malacca. Sin Ai* Lee, Tandjong Balei (Brit); Senang <D::!' Rhexenor (Brit); Augustina55 words
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Article31 1939-01-09 4 The M.V. Sibatak of the Rotterdam Lloyd is expected from Europe tomorrow at about noon. She Is scheduled to sail for B.\tavi» m the afternoon of the s^m? day31 words
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Advertisement229 1939-01-09 4 CLASSIFIED AD VERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURRESCES BIRTH. NOOIJ— At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, Sunday, Jan. 8, to Mlep, wife of D. T. NooiJ, a son, Gerrit Dirk. TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. renders are now invited for the following materials or services Por particulars, see Municipal Tenders *oom: Supply of Sluice Valves229 words
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Advertisement309 1939-01-09 4 SITUATION VACANT i- <_ fl_i ____■_■_____________________> WANTED by European Firm one experienced clerk and Shortland Typist. Reply to Box 713 care of Singapore Free Press PROFESSIONAL. To European and Asiatic Commercial and Professional firms. Receiverships accepted. Rents collected. Power of Attorney accepted. Accounts investigated and audited Complete supervision of cash,309 words
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Miscellaneous365 1939-01-09 4 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE EMPIRE STATION TODAY TODAY j ro mm-S- TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3. ?:^i Gambo. music. 1 u^uL*L.l?Snlil.'i!j, ii ssua e^r;z^r m^ SSST-* stt&^&ss 6.10 Cantcnese children's programme 6 30 Cantonese selections, t p m -7.00 Pianoforte recital by Lorna Bachu- 6.05 Big Ben. Jan Bsrenska and his or--7.15365 words
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Article151 1939-01-09 5 Chinese Wed In New Life Style (From Our Own Correspondent* Penang, Jan. 8. RLE FIRST Chinese wedding of its kind m Penang was witnessed at noon yesterday at the Chinese Consulate m Northam Road, when the bride. Miss Su Eu Chi, a Chinese schoDlteacher of the Jit Sin Chinese School151 words
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Advertisement321 1939-01-09 5 POSITIVELY LAST DAY— 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. ALHAMBRA WARNER BROS. MOST LAUGH-PACKED HIT! IHK THRILLING LOVERS OF ROBIN HOOD TOGETHER I OK THK FIRST TIME IN A MERRY, MAD MODERN ROMANCE! |k ERROL OLIVIA Jf^ FLYNN OeHAVILLAND m ROSALIND FATiiC RUSSELL* KNOWLESfA _^^^_r_______! fc___ mmmmmWK fll 1-1 1 B B321 words
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Advertisement385 1939-01-09 5 OPENING TOMORROW AT THE ALHAMBRA WARNER BROS. THRILL-PACKED HIT! ACTION WITH THE BRAKES OFF! THRILLS WITH THE THROTTLE DOWN! LOOK OUT FOR COLLISIONS, rnatfwffifA SMASH UPS THW -L AFTER THRILL! iilvWsSS___^ V^\ Wien daredevil driver roars onto CITE 1 __fetlCKlV&\ thC PCn r ad thri,ls come PTOW^fMffP 1 "he drives385 words
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Advertisement126 1939-01-09 5 CAPITOL THEATRE TONIGHT AT 5.30 AND 9 O'CLOCK The CHINA RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE will present THE WU-HAN SONGSTERS 28 Talented Chinese Amateur Artists m a Modern Chinese and English Choral and Dramatic Programme IN AID OF THE CHINA RELIEF FUND Under the Distinguished Patronage of the Consul-General of China, MR.126 words
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612 1939-01-09 6 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1939. Trade Politics CIR John Barlow's plea for the abandonment of the free trade policy of the Straits Settlements finds considerable support among British merchants who, during the past few years, have watched the growth of Japanese trade m this country. But theirs612 words
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1323 1939-01-09 6 Joan Littlefield - Child Welfare Centre Quotes Dr. Johnson's "Don't Coddle Baby" Joan Littlefield Seeing London By THERE is m a street m Chelsea, near the Embankment, England's first Infant Welfare Centre for subscribers. Called the Babies' Club, it is now m its eleventh year, the Duchess of Kent is its President, and1,323 words
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Advertisement302 1939-01-09 6 fl B I Uncle, didn't you once 1 Jjjifl fl I I W_B AM BJ tell vie you didn't care \_fl dmm\ W^W 1 lor bottled hP€r? Q I fl B__fl -V^^afl fl mWmm fl^flai ihc I V° u could fl fl^^^^^^B beer fl fl^^ I th en as as302 words
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Advertisement33 1939-01-09 6 OUR SAIUNG LIST CONTAINS COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON STEAMSHIP AND AIR SERVICES FROM SINGAPORE. NEW ISSUE JUST OFF THE TRESS. APPLY FOR COPY. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, 1, CoUyer Quay. No Booking Fee. SINGAPORE.33 words
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Article758 1939-01-09 7 MILE LONG PROCESSION AT FUNERAL Tributes To Wife Of Popular Churchman GOVERNOR'S WREATH A PROCESSION a mile long followed the funeral at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday of Mrs. Helen Jane Band, wife of Rev. Stephen Band, minister of the Singapore Presbyterian Church, who died suddenly at the General Hospital on Saturday758 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-01-09 7 ill.: BANMOMI 1.1.0 vi) TRIESTI-o LINER virTOßi* atom, as sh, ma, berth.n* at Sin-ape .^riT™^,:^*,, *"E ,n„ther JOO Jewish refuse.,. «ko ar, bound for »,n3il3_J Press __J picture.28 words
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159 1939-01-09 7 WORK OF CONGRESS TOE Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberta Accompanied by the Rev. T. Campbell Gibson of the' English Presbyterian Mission, returned from the world missionary conference at Madras by the Rajula on Saturday. By a standing vote, they said, the^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H159 words
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Article113 1939-01-09 7 JHE 10 feet 5 inches high tide which wai experienced m Singapore and Johore yesterday resulted m floods m ccrta'n districts. In Johor. Bahru Talan Tangga Dyke had two fe?t of sea water swirling through it for several hours. The stah of Ihe Rubber Regulation Department,113 words
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Article101 1939-01-09 7 .Minneapolis, Minn. Elsa Maxwell, who spends most of her time throwing parties for other people, told Minneapolis women the formula for the successful "Maxwell party." "Be sure and invite the wrong people." she said. -Then seat the bore next to^the bore at the dinnerBritish United Press - 101 words
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Article, Illustration228 1939-01-09 7 A OAILY-DECORATED Johore Civil Service Club was encircled by hundreds of Ma. ays, Chinese and Indians, who watched more than 300 people m lancy dress at the Club's annual "Twelfth i\-ight" celebration on Saturday niftht. In the riot of colourful and original costumes, bearded ArabFree Press - 228 words
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651 1939-01-09 7 Methodism For Malaya 's Aboriginals VIGOROUS WORK OF CHURCH [THE rapid extension of the Methodist i Church m ihe Singapore and •Malacca districts and even m the Sakai I territory was reviewed at the third meeting of the Malayan Annual Conference at the Methodist Church, which opened on Saturday morning.651 words
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967 1939-01-09 7 CONFUSION OVER DATES I ONELY Christmas Island, one of the loneliest islands m the world received its annexation 40 years ago yesterday, according to the date given m the Encyclopaedia Britannica! But there is much doubt regarding the actual time of the annexation, for books967 words
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Advertisement65 1939-01-09 7 -taring the Season of MARIE AMTOIMETTE" (opening tomorrow) PppT- Canape Varies 1 ACm (Makan Ketchil) Pate de foic Gras, Narclmes, Egg, Potted Meat, W«i QHves, Cheese, Prawn nuts. Potato chips, etc.). *ill be supplied m the LBAR LOUNGE 1 30 p.m. to 9.3* p.m. at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT SPECIAL DINNER65 words
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Advertisement89 1939-01-09 7 One up to Air-conditioned Sportswear AERTEXJB|^^ now made up m f^mAu SPORTS SHIRTS I 1 >\^ *^fl N>W Check FIK-krd V■,_ -_kk mm W Desifns m shades ot Blue- Brown* New Checks at $5 each net. -Flecked Marl Designs at Be sure you see the name- $3.95 each net. A-E-R-T-E-X89 words
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Article, Illustration1524 1939-01-09 8 British Aviation Newsletter Important Parleys Next Month ADVANCES~IN R.A.F. London, Dec. 20. MEMBERS of the Aerodrome A Owners Association, representative body of Britain's airport owning and operating interests, will meet m annual conference for the fifth time during the first three days of February, 1939. They1,524 words
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Article707 1939-01-09 8 BRITAIN WELL DOWN Paris, Jan. 3. ITALY went far into the lead In the I* world rivalry lor air records durling 1938 and finished the year with eight of the 19 major marks to her credit. The year was a banner one for aviation, for707 words
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Article115 1939-01-09 8 SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon, Port Sudan, Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Rangoon 1939 YOMA jan 21 PEGU F eb 4 SALWEZN F eb 18 KEMMENDINE Mar. 4 SAGAING Mar. 18 AMARAPOORA Mar. 1 PROME Apr. 15 BURMA Apr 29 YOMA May 13115 words
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Advertisement129 1939-01-09 8 RED FUNNEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO.. LTO. (Incorporated to Straits Settlements) XS l^ PAS S«NQBB CARGO Service. from Singapore tote Borneo, BaiSTaS BUllton. BIS2SMNa T VM «"«»<>*' (Every Tuesday and Friday) SJ. BAN HONG LIONQ TueTjan 10 sj. NAM YONO PW J™' FOR SOURABAYA AND BAISjERMASDi (Fortnichtly Service)129 words
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Advertisement431 1939-01-09 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated ln FM S TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS.— BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES R\|fu..o ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM 8 wmw I _HnP*^ N ft _^y fttrJ/^tX* I^^CWS^mmmaaa^^ \^^i Vl Can da t0 N °rth America— ■tt^P-^BaEiPID-^P SC€ the maJcstlc Canadian R m431 words
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Advertisement457 1939-01-09 9 '^C •**^B_ttH_____ filial UtV l_m_^ fß *?f Elf ifcr^Jll i fcSifc S& 'mm\ K-_9________^ BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES ifKCORPOMTED fN ENOLANHi P. &O.S. N. COS SAILINGS. OUTWARDS <>••» Dm Tonnage. Spore. Tonnage Spore. 1939 1933. BOUDAM 6.000 Jan 13 //SOMAU 6.800 Mar 10 R4NCHI 17.000 Jan. 13 CORFU 15.000457 words
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Advertisement384 1939-01-09 9 McAUSTER CO., LTD. < Incorporated m Straits Settlements) GRFSHAM HOUSE!. BATTERY RD, SINGAPORE. PHONF 5m ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd, ilncorporatca m Engiana > HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUE 2 CANAL Stearoer Due Sail, CITY OF MANDALAY Calls Glasgow j an 30 Peb 2 CITY OF FLORENCE384 words
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Advertisement839 1939-01-09 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. flncorporatcd fn Straits Settlements) Ocean Building, CoUyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151. Chartered Bank Building. Penang Tel. 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON NORTH CONTINENT (m conjunction with the Glen Line) ANb FAST FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE MARSEILLES GLASGOW. Due Sails FLINTSHIRE L'don, R'dam. H'burg. Ant., Mbrough In839 words
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Advertisement451 1939-01-09 10 K. P. M. OP TEN NOORT— Monday, Jan. 9, Be'awan-Deli. BOTH— Monday, Jan. 9, Tanjong-Paidan, Batavia, Semarang and Cheribon. KAMPAR— Tuesday, Jan. 10, Bengkalis. Tanjong-Leidong, Asahan, Tan-Jong-Mengeidar. Paneh. and Beronbang. THEDENS— Wednesday. Jan. 11. Muntok and Palembang. EXPAFSS PASSENGER SERVICE between Singapore and Java and Singapore ana Sumatra. "PLANCIUS" Jan.451 words
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Advertisement562 1939-01-09 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT UNES, LTD. i fa J_^ I /lE_^^?l C ___________3_E_^ -£_S__rL_ TO EUROPE FROM SiNGAPORE AND FENANG TO COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SUEZ, PORT SAID ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA. MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrives Leaves Leaves Arrives Spore, Spore. Penang. New York. PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan (9 Peb562 words
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Advertisement647 1939-01-09 10 O.S.K. LINE FOR AFRICA ANII SOUTH AMERICA Syunko Maro Dakar via Rangoon, Tamatave. Durba-i 1 Lobito. Matadi. Dounia. Takoradl. Port Bouet I Monrovia, Lagos. Cotonou, Accra, Conakry Bathurst and Ruflsque tManila Maro Bnenos Aires via Colombo. Mombasa. Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, Beira, Lourenco Mar- 3 j ques, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape647 words
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Article729 1939-01-09 11 owing are the wreaths at the yesterday of Mrs. Stephen I a full account of the service < n page 7. husband Stephen, Robin and and Alex. Margot and Tony, the Laciies* Working Party. Pres:ch. Mr. E. N. C. Woollerton, mm. 11. A. Lord.729 words
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Article172 1939-01-09 11 From London 1.30. p.m. Saturday RUBBER: Easy. 5?n d Z r. !,,i il6d 8 3il6d Previously: Sftd. B%<L inr'^Sfi. J#S* W Previously: 8 3]l6d. 8»/ 4 d. Juivipnf 8/4 K d c 8 516(L Previously: 8V 4 <l B%d. iew"lo?k 8 s|l6d 8%d Previously: 8 s|l6d. 8172 words
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Article66 1939-01-09 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: < Previous tone) Easier. Spot: £217 7s. 6d. Previously: £217 Is. 6d. Three months: £218 2s 6d Previously: £218 2s. 6d. NEW YORK TIN: Previously: 46.54. COPPFR: Settlement: Previously: £44 10s. GOLD: Yesterday: £7 Bs. 9* 2 d. Previously: £7 9s. 6d.66 words
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65 1939-01-09 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Method of Parity Deiore Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 121.11 YIV/+ 176 11|16 New York.. to 4.88 4.67% 4.64% Amsterdam Guilders to 8.96 3 4 8.59»/2 854 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3d- Is. 3d. Shanghai... 3 er dollar B65 words
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Article160 1939-01-09 11 SELLING JAN. 7 London T.T. 23 ***** London demand 2j3 13J16 Lyons demand 2044 Switzerland demand 237*4 Hamburg demand 133 New York demand 54 Montreal demand 54% Batavia demand 08% Samarang demand 98% Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon demand 159 Madias and Colombo demand 155 Hong Kong demand160 words
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115 1939-01-09 11 JAN. 7, 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Bayers. Sellers. No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 28 2814 No. IX R.S.S. P. 0.8. In cases January 28 Va 2BM G.F.A.Q R.S.S. P. 0.8. In bales January 27% 28 F.A.Q R.S.S. F. 0.8. In bales January 27 27% "C"115 words
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Article1277 1939-01-09 11 Fraser And Co.'s List SATURDAY. JAN. 7, 1939 1 P.M. MINING r™ Buyers Sellers S ol Kumbang 2 6s 9d 27s 9d Avtr tam (5s) 21s 6d 23S Ayer Weng ifi) 59 64 BSfti 11n 20s 3d 21s 9d Batu Selangor (|l) 1.36 i 411,277 words
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Advertisement37 1939-01-09 11 AS GAY AS A FRENCH LOVE AFFAIR AS j 1 ANTALIZING AS A MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS! j Am 47 Ma4^* *^bt F^m* mmw^ v l 1 Tw 4m V __>> wp Jp^^i. I f OPENS TOMORROW AT PAVILION j37 words
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Advertisement349 1939-01-09 11 BANK OF CHINA (incorporated m China oy Special Cbartei). 12. Cfe.il Street Singapore telephones: Manager* Office _44« Asst Man.igrr Office £.42 Exchange Dept. un General om. s]gg.a a^.^ J&SS. Addres s- "CHUNOKIJO.' ReSrv?^li Ch lflo tSSTUL Ch approximate.* .Ch $1,800,000,094 M Tse-vung Boons, Chairman ot Board. Sung Han-Chang. General Manaser349 words
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1260 1939-01-09 12 Atrocious Conditions Upset Form EVERTON BEAT DERBY 1-0 London, Jan. 7. PROWDS totalling 641,000 watched 26 Cup matches today. The results taken all round were weird. Walsall, Ipswich and Yeovil Petters caused the chief Upsets, Walsall beating Newport 2—o, Ipswich holding Aston1,260 words
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Article140 1939-01-09 12 A SINGLE GOAL, scored soon after the resumption of the second half, gave an R. A. (Changi) hockey side victory over a weak Dutch team m a hockey match played on Balesiier Plain yesterday. The Gunners had most of the play and should have140 words
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Article66 1939-01-09 12 The following have been selected to play hockey for the V.M.C.A. Juniors against the Dutch team tomorrow at 5.10 p.m. on the Anson Road, ground: Edward Wee, I. Hope, J. B. Shaw, Tan Guan Kiat. Goh Chin Chye. Wong Fatt Lim, Ong Swee Keng, L. Newman, S. Hope,66 words
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Article34 1939-01-09 12 Twenty cards were taken out for the Keppel Golf Club's January spoon which resulted as under:— Mrs. W. Gunstone 46—17=29 Mrs. E. A. Ford 53—18=35 Mrs. A. M. Williamson 48 12=3634 words
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Article84 1939-01-09 12 Durban, Jan. 7. N COUTH AFRICA'S team for the third Test to start at Durban on Jan. 20 is: Melville, Mitchell, Nourse, Van der Byl, Dal ton, Viljoen, Gordon, Lang-ton, Wade, Davies. The last place probably will be filled by Rowan or Harry Sparks of84 words
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Article83 1939-01-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 7. THE Selangor team for the H.M.S. Malaya Cup Rufby final at Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 14 was chosen tonight as follows: D. R. Harper (captain); G. F. Brown, E. A. Hunter, T. Hatfield, J. H. Abbott; I.83 words
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105 1939-01-09 12 Services Teams Want Home Away Matches ATA MEETING of members of Clubs and Service sides affiliated last year to the S.A.F.A. at Anson Road stadium for the purpose of appointing delegates to att.nd the annual general meeting of the Association on Tuesday, a proposal was made that "home" and "away"105 words
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Article157 1939-01-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 7. JETTING an opportunist goal through Sheik Hussein, Singapore beat Selangor m their return hockey fixture on the padang here today by two goals to one— exactly the same margin that they were beaten by m the first match157 words
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Article117 1939-01-09 12 'From Of. *i Own Cor.v _ponden_> Johore Bahru, Jan. 7. •THE Royal Air Force beat South Johore by 19 points (two goals, two penalties and a try) to ten points (two goals) after being ten points down at the interval. South Johore opened the scoring117 words
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Article52 1939-01-09 12 The following have accepted to play for S.C.C. V 3. Sikh Police today at SC.C:Lt. J. 8. Aveling; C. E. Brooke. R C. Barnes; D. H. Tudor, J. P. Wood F O. S Man; M. W. Cole, P. H. Harrison! H. F. Earl, Lt. N. H. W. Corrie,52 words
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297 1939-01-09 12 "Dog" Beat S.C. C. In Trophy Rugby Game (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 7. WHAT was practically a Selangor fifteen beat Singapore by 11 points (a goal, two tries) to 5 points (a goal), m today's Trophy Rugby match between the S.C.C. and "The Dog." Jones was outstanding297 words
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Article244 1939-01-09 12 THE Army defeated a team irom the Rest of the South by 12 points (three tries and a penalty goal) to 6 <a try and a penalty goal) m a game on the padang on Saturday. Their victory was m no way a244 words
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Article68 1939-01-09 12 England 3; The Rest 17 Blackheath 8; Rossi jn 6 Bristol 11; R.A.P. 6. Devonport Serv. 5; Exeter 6 Gloucester 3; London Scot. 13 Plymouth A. ll; Redruth 0 Richmond 3; Bath 3. St. Bart's 6; Harlequins 14 Torquay A. 17; London Hospital 3 Old Paulines 13; Liverpool68 words
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999 1939-01-09 12 ABBOT'S TEMPATION PAYS $97 v.*.-- (From Our Own Correspondent) n. Penang, Jan. 7 DIVIDENDS were fairly high on the last day of tl "^Penang Turf Club's race meeting today. Best price of all was the good figure of 197 ,>..*, by Abbot's Temptation.999 words
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Article244 1939-01-09 12 January Bogey At Bukit" Timah THB Royal Singapore Col, I January begey competition play v ai. Bukit Timah on Saturday iv tcrday and resulted In a win for :i B. Sym m "A" Division with oi 1 down, m a win icr C \V Audi muty m "B Division with244 words
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Article46 1939-01-09 12 (Frcni Our Own Cormpoi Seremban. Ja* Singapore and Negri Sembllan df** one-all, at hockey today. A goal scored by Sheikh Huije three minutes from time Singapore to avert defeat. Negri Sembilan's goal w»J the .first half by Sheikh MusttP"* brother of Hussein46 words