The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 January 1939
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Title Section17 1939-01-12 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,673. FSTD. 183~>. THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1930. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration171 1939-01-12 1 Rome Talks ADVICE OF PREMIERS London, Jan. 11. MKSSAGES on Anglo- Italian relations from Mr. Cham- Wlain and Si gmw M us .oJini w?!F he contained ill a -v.\)\_Wment which the Financial Times is publishing tomorrow. Mr. Chamberlain, welcoming the supplement, says: "There t. nuReuter - 171 words
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Article90 1939-01-12 1 Wild Leopard Roams Devon Village London, Jan. 11. "i the greatest hunts Mi escaped wild animal to have taken place m nui started a* dawn'today Paignton, Devon, where a frown male leopard has en vi lame since yesterday. id escap 1 tri m private after everoly mauling porting him. IReuter - 90 words
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Article65 1939-01-12 1 Adelaide, Jan. 11. The Premier. Mr. Playford. hurried today to heVj firefighters as they battled the worst bush fires ever known m South Australia. Women and children were evacuated from one township. A Melbourne, Victoria, message says seven were burned to death m bush fires mReuter - 65 words
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Article311 1939-01-12 1 "VIVA CHAMBERLAIN, VIVA DUCE" Cheering Italians Greet Ministers GAY ROMAN DAY Rome, Jan. 11. I OCI) cries of "Viva Chamberlain— Viva Duce" broke 1-1 out as the train pulled m and Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Halifax stepped out to be welcomed by Signor Mussolini at 4.25 p.m., Rome time, today.Reuter - 311 words
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Article63 1939-01-12 1 Paris. Jan. 11. Great satisfaction is expressed by the French press and public that complete agreement was reached at the meeting of the British and French ministers. It ls forecast that the question of the Spanish Monarchy will be discussed m Rome. wher,e it isReuter - 63 words
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223 1939-01-12 1 New York, Jan. 11. ti£,£RLY afternoon papers m New York at* playing up pick-ups from a Daily News copyright despatch from Basle, which carried with it a banner-line "Goebbels, Love Thief, Is Beaten. Thrashed. Hitler Enraged at Nazi Scandal."' In his story, the correspondent allegesBritish United Press - 223 words
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Article20 1939-01-12 1 Belfast. Jan. 11. It is understood 34 Republicans recently were rounded up m northern Ireland and are to be interned.20 words
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222 1939-01-12 1 Jerusalem. Jan. 11. JJEFORE a court crowded with British, Arabs and Jews, judgment today was given against the four British constables as follows: William Wood, guilty of attempted manslaughter, and sentenced to three years' Imprisonment; J. Mansell, guilty of an attempt to do grievous bodily harm,Reuter - 222 words
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Article43 1939-01-12 1 The four British constables. W. E. T. Wood, P. Crossley, J. Crossley and J. Manfell, were charged with participating ia the murder of an Arab prison. They are alleged to have shot the Arab, nn alleged terrorist, while he was escaping Irum r.istxly.43 words
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Article, Illustration114 1939-01-12 1 Rome. Jan. 11. TALKING "God Save the King.' which the Grenadiers played before the Italian anthem, the British residents san? so lustily that the band was almost inaudible. Signor Mussolini wore a black overcoat of the Corps Fascist! and was accompanied by a guard of 30Reuter - 114 words
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Article56 1939-01-12 1 (From Our Own Correspondent lpoh, Jan. 11. pOLLOWING several days of intense heat, with the thermometer. In the nineties, today's maximum temperature was 74. the lowest ever recorded m Ipoh. Overcast ski: aud cool breeze rendered fans unnecessary. A minor epidemic of colds, sore throats and56 words
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Article50 1939-01-12 1 Tok.'o. Jan. 11. According to a report from Hsinking. the Hungarian Government extended de jure recognition to Manchukuo yesterday. Hungary is the seven. h country to formally recognise Manchukuo. Others are Germany. Italy. Nationalist Spain. El Salvador, the Vatican and Dominican Republic. Eastern News ana ReuterEastern News; Reuter - 50 words
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Article209 1939-01-12 1 PRAISES FREE PRESS ARTICLE DANDIT KUNZRU, president of the Indian Council of State, who arrived m Singapore yesterday (see page will lunch with the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at Government House today. He will be entertained to tea by Sir Alexander Small, the Colonial Secretary.209 words
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Article98 1939-01-12 1 London. Jan. 11. FINANCIAL writers today eulogist the Wayioong dividend. The Times says It is at once a testl mony to the strength of the bank and to the vitality of Chinese trade hi deplorable conditions. The Manchester Guardian drawing attention to the fact that every portReuter - 98 words
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Article75 1939-01-12 1 The directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation said yes terday that subject to audit, the final dividend for the year 1938 would probably be £3, less income-tax. An interim dividend ol £2 10s. a sharp, less tax, was paid on Aug. 8 so that if the final dividend75 words
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Article41 1939-01-12 1 Chungking, Jan. 11. The Chinese Provincial Government of Kweichow has ordered an extension of the regulations governing foreign tourists m the territory. No passports will be issued to foreigners unless they are guaranteed by their national representatives m China Union TimesUnion Times - 41 words
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Advertisement66 1939-01-12 1 I BIGIA TEA injgti the Iroshness nn d rraiirance ot the M., |a > ti» rdens i tti your home 1.,' S s i. t** '.GV 1> XamjJLAA^AA^StXjmS*^ ",^»»-"~*^^JB "1^ JKrm^^^A-~T sr ."wL. mam jfc-? 7^^^jpfca^__^tc^iw^KAiJiJ-_^~^S^^?ji^^^P^^^^^J^^^n|^i E TONIGHT EX DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight and CABARET SUCCESS MORE WHIRLWIND THRILLS66 words
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Advertisement63 1939-01-12 1 There is no belter Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA ADELPHI 'n^jr' HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY IHE RELLER BAND DINNER S3— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION C HA OE ADELPHI GRILL THE BEST FOOD AT REASONABLE PRH E3 SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE CONCERT63 words
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Article142 1939-01-12 2 URGENT PROBLEM London, Jan. 11. STRESSING the urgency and immensity of the refugee problem, The Times m a leading article today suggests this should be borne m mind when "the time comes for that reconstruction of administration which Mr. Chamberlain may well contemplate whenReuter - 142 words
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91 1939-01-12 2 F. D. R.'s Relief Programme Heavily Pruned New York, Jan. 11. In view of the restraint recently shown by Wall Street owing to doubts regarding probable Government expenditure on relief measures, considerable interest attaches to the decision of the Appropriations Sub-Committee of the House of Representatives to ret ommend theReuter - 91 words
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Article94 1939-01-12 2 As the nucleus for a fund for a Moslem rest house In Singapore, suggested m a Free Press item on Monday. $2,000 m cash was laid on the table at an informal Moslem preliminary meeting at the G. H. Cafe yesterday. An additional $800 was promised.94 words
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Article105 1939-01-12 2 Berlin, Jan. 11. IF^ORLD Jewry has only one goal to provoke war to destroy for ever the German and Italian peoples, said Dr. Julius Stretcher, when opening today the AntiSemite Department of Berlin University. It is to be named the Julius Streichcr School and it willReuter - 105 words
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286 1939-01-12 2 Few Return Concessions Are Visualised RELATIONS WITH CHIANG -re, Tokio, Jan. 11. Jl is natural that relations among Japan and foreign countries be readjusted so as to fit the actual state ot affairs by re-examining various issues m dispute revolving around Third Powers' rights and interestsEastern News - 286 words
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Article, Illustration12 1939-01-12 2 A RECENTLY PUBLISHED AMERICAN MAP, indicating potential fields of Je wish migration.12 words
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Article93 1939-01-12 2 FiV fAe hepe of "further promoting friendly relations among signatory Poiczrs of thc Anti-Comin-tern Pact," a plan is under way m Berlin to issue a monthly magazine entitled "Berlin -Home -Tokyo/ a report from the German capital Thc new magazine, which is to be issued m AprilEastern News - 93 words
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Article145 1939-01-12 2 Berlin, Jan. 11. A cleareut definition of the Government's view on Mr. Chamberlain's Rome visit is contained m the "German Diplomatic and Political Information," which appears only on rare and important occasions. Declaring: the famous Mediterranean status quo is far from a fixed reality, the statement continues:Reuter - 145 words
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Article206 1939-01-12 2 Rome, Jan. 11. An indication of the views Italy is likely to put before Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Halifax appeared m the form of an authoritative article by Signor Gayda m Giornale d'ltalia. Declaring Italy was determined ultimately to press her claims against France ,the article says,Reuter - 206 words
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131 1939-01-12 2 Tokio, Jan. 11. JHE Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Ar.ta. probably will see the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph C Grew before he returns to Washington on furlough, and explain to him Japan's policy on the China incident again, the Kokumin Shimbun reports. Taking advantage ofEastern News - 131 words
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153 1939-01-12 2 A FORMIDABLE FORCE Chungking:, June 11. THE Second Yunnanese army of 100,000 men, is reported to have left for the Central China front. The Yunnanese are equipped With the most up-to-date weapons and have been trained since the outbreak of the war 19 months ago.union Times - 153 words
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Article97 1939-01-12 2 "CHE Shall Have Music" is the apt title of the Columbia film featuring June Clyde, and Jack Hylton and his band, which opened at the Pavilion last night. Good comedy relief by Claude Dampier, mingled with short snanpy musical items and dazzling dance ensembles, make this97 words
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Article, Illustration186 1939-01-12 2 ASSURANCE TO COLONEL BECK London, Jan 1 1 TURING last week's Berchtesgaden and Munich talks Colonel Josef Beck, the Polisl Foreign Minister, receii ed from Herr Hitler assur; that Germany's plans f or Eastern Europe were not directly hostile to Pol according LReuter - 186 words
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Article75 1939-01-12 2 London. J.'n. II Following is the Rugby Lea nrst round draw, being i Feb. 4: Liverpool vs. St. Helen'i i Wigan vs. Leigh. ISalford vs. St. Helens. Rochdale vs. Warrington Hull Kingston Rovers vs. Broughton vs. Wak<>field Higginshaw vs. Swinton. Hunslet vs. United Gl;i." Bradford NorthernReuter - 75 words
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Article102 1939-01-12 2 London. .Lin. 11 In the Cup third round results are as follows: Huddersficld 0, Notts Fan Leeds 3, Bournemouth York 0, Millwall 1 Chesterfield 1, Southend 1 Third round replays: Bolton 0, Middleshrou. h I extra time. Ipswich 1, Aston Villa t Manchester United I. Weft BromwichReuter - 102 words
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Article55 1939-01-12 2 Berlin, Jan Long articles m the new veal growing German Interest visit of the British Ministers while prominent headings do P guise the fact that full harm. views of Britain and France ha* reaffirmed as a result c f Chamberlain and Halifax*! M te; withReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement114 1939-01-12 2 j. < \]gaa^.'am..yr.-^*m: ~af*******!!~**^ s#iar i F lSH from c FRESH FISH /ar ana near lemon soles are yours to choose from Salmon from BURBOT, PLAICE Canada's rocky livers; fresh Herrings SALMON. COD from the North Sea; Blue Cod from New DOVER SOLES Zealand, and tasty local fish. We have114 words
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Advertisement23 1939-01-12 2 20 cents and this advert g e f| you a 1 5 day supply of ASTRING-0-SOL Concentrated Mouth Health ot MEDICAL HALL, LTD.23 words
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425 1939-01-12 3 FORMER BOXING CHAMPION FINED FOR ASSAULT Street Quarrel Leads To Court COMPLAINANT SAYS HE WAS PUNCHED ON JAW JGNACIO FERNANDEZ, former Madison Square boxing idol, and ex-lightweight boxing champion of the Orient and of Singapore, was fined $20, m default of payment, one weeks simple imprisonment, by the Singapore Fifth425 words
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Article, Illustration143 1939-01-12 3 Applied Chinese artist. Mr i Peon, better known among 1 1 Mr Hsu Pei-hung. has Bingapore lrom China on to India exhibited In Europe. travelling extensively m lurther his studies. Mr. Hsu i China m 1927 and was apD rector of the National or Fine143 words
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Article310 1939-01-12 3 Defendants Agree To Pay $100 MENT by consent wes given by Mi Justice Pediow. m the SingaH .Ji Court yesterday on the ladfl by Mr. H. D. Mundell. on L ver Brothers (Port Sun- >'• Ltd. against a Chinese Arm. Chye Hong, ol Singapore. Mundell, woo310 words
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Article69 1939-01-12 3 Sergeant- At- Arms Found Shot London, Jan. 11. MAJOR-GENERAL SIR CHARLES ITI CORKRAN. Sergeant-at-arms m the House of Lords since 1936, was accidentally shot and killed today. He was Commandant of the Royal Military College from 1923 to 1927. and G.O.C. London District from 1928 to 1932. Sir Charles CorkranReuter - 69 words
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Article45 1939-01-12 3 Holding up a ricksha ln Bencoolen Street during the rain last night, two Teo Chlus armed with knives, robbed a Chinese crockery merchant, Tan Yong Beng, of $115. Tan was ln the ricksha with a friend, who succeeded m running away.45 words
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Article205 1939-01-12 3 A 12-INCH bladed Scottish deer hunt- ing knife, described by Court j Inspector J. A. Embury as being "capable of going straight through a man". j was an exhibit m the Singapore Fourth Police Court, yesterday. Charged with being m possession of the knife, m the205 words
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Article60 1939-01-12 3 A 45- YEAR-OLD Chinese, Lam Ah Ycon. appeared m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday m answer to a charge of using criminal force on a four-and-a-half-year-old girl, intending to outrage her modesty. He claimed trial and the hearing was postponed to Jan. 18. The60 words
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Article153 1939-01-12 3 Chicago. A PERSON drinking intoxicants is unfit to drive a car when he has 0.15 per cent, of alcohol m his blood, a National Safety Council committee reported here. The average person would accumulate that amount, the committee said, by consuming eight to 10 ounces153 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-01-12 3 THE CEREMONY of anointing the Ruler and hu Consort will take place on this eight-tiered, structure. On the right can be seen the Selangor State Mosque. This picture was taken from the top of the Astana Mahkota.37 words
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Article131 1939-01-12 3 month's rigorous imprisonment was the sentence imposed on a Chinese. Sim Ah Loy, a Chinese Club "boy," who was charged m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday with the theft of $95 belonging to a member while he was sleeping on the club premises. The131 words
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Article34 1939-01-12 3 London, Jan. 9. Sir William Seeds, who was appointed on Aug. 15 to succeed Lord Chilston as British Ambassador to Soviet Russia, leaves London for Moscow tomorrow to take up his post.— T»TI BritishWirelessBritish-Wireless - 34 words
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269 1939-01-12 3 DLEADIJNG guilty to being the occupier of a common gaming house, described by Inspector F. G. Minns, of the Gambling Suppression Department, as "a highly organised gambling place," Tai Ah Fatt, an unemployed 43-year-old Chinese, was lined $200, m default of payment sentenced to269 words
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169 1939-01-12 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 11. A STATE banquet will be held at Klang on the eve of the Coronation of the Sultan of Selangor. At this banquet the Sultan will be invested with the insignia of the Hon. K.C.M.G., recently conferred upon him169 words
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Article338 1939-01-12 3 Asiatic Heads For Penang Schools (From Our Own Correspondent Penang. Jan. 11. TWO Penang teachers, Messrs. Tan Kiar Lew and Tan Kok Kee, who hold Superscale Class 111 appointments, have been appointed headmasters of Westlands School and Hutchings School, Penang. yesterday. They take the place of Mr. Lee Eng Guan338 words
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Article105 1939-01-12 3 CENTENCE was postponed m the *f Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday when a Chinese, Soon Kam Lye. aged 44, was convicted on a charge of being m possession of housebreaking implements m Calrnhlll Road, on the night of Jan. 10. The implements were a pair of105 words
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Article91 1939-01-12 3 Philadelphia, Jan. 6. IXR. ANDRE CROTTI, chief surgeon cf the Colunbus Cancer Clinic told the U.S. chapter of the International College of Surgeons that medical science has reached a "dead end m its fight against cancer. Dr. Crotti, president of the chapter said that so-calledBritish United Press - 91 words
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180 1939-01-12 3 THE former organist of the Berlin Synagogue, Mr. Werner Baer who is a fine Bach interpreter, has arranged an attractive programme for his recital with the English soprano. Nancy Fowler ln the Victoria Memorial Hall next Sunday. Until he left Germany, Mr. Baer was180 words
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Article221 1939-01-12 3 A special performance In aid of the n China Relief Fund will be given by Isako's Russian Circus on Wednesday. Jan. 18. commencing at 9.15. at Anson Road. The show is under the patronage of the Consul-General for China Mr Kao Ling-Pal. The circus has221 words
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Article21 1939-01-12 3 London, Jan. 9. Admiral Sir Edward Evans ("Evam; of the Broke') is relinquishing his post of Commandpr-ln-r?hi«_f Tho Nore, today.- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Advertisement19 1939-01-12 3 EVEN IF YOtI NEVER USED ONE BEFORE LETTER QF INTRODUCTION Will bring you Happiness Fun! SHORTLY AT THE CAPITOL19 words
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Advertisement48 1939-01-12 3 PIIMANSCOLLEGE ESTABLISHED IN ENGLAND 65 YEARS UNITFERS BLG. RIVER VALLEY RD. ENTRANCE DMMR RO. Day and Evening Classes are now being enrolled for JUNIOR ana SENIOR CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS 1939. The year's Coarse begins January 3rd. ander EUROPEAN TUITION AND SUPERVISION. Write, telephone or call for particulars. Phone 59??.48 words
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Miscellaneous30 1939-01-12 3 Law Notice For The Day Before Mr. Justice Pedlow in 2nd Court at 11 a.m. 1 Motion In Suit No. 17/1939. Before the Registrar in Chambers at 10 a.m. Taxations.30 words
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Article, Illustration2101 1939-01-12 4 A Singapor e MAN in LONDON London, Dec. 28. WHATEVER answer 1939 may bring, the old year ends with question marks as many and as large as ever bristled upon the margin of history. That is not original but it i ny '1 puch an apt oponing for the last2,101 words
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Article, Illustration835 1939-01-12 4 THE recent appointment by the British Government of a Minister for Civilian Defence is a clear indication of the profound and disturbing changes which have taken place throughout the world m the last 25 years. At the outbreak of the great war Britain's geographical position was835 words
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Advertisement24 1939-01-12 4 The British BROOKLAX ObtattumMe only frmm Chemists Far Adults meed Children. SOLD EVERWHERE mosquitoes oif if sleep nights *paa9***^ A^^Pim t*^\ee-*^ A^LmW aW WmAammm*Wmm\miamm\\\24 words
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Advertisement78 1939-01-12 4 never, runs cold GAS-HEATED I saves mefs and work \A# ATCD makes wa shing-up quicker A I Elt I —is always on tap 1 costs very little J V ~*f N \_^B '""'i' CNOvCn w»M« I Bf Tjti^mymm. A^^F^ jTO K W iMBf JjlllMi^^v IhT\ o» hot re« o*odv too"78 words
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Article, Illustration149 1939-01-12 5 1 *ATT. DUni Cl ARDS arrived m London last week from Egypt, after two years' service m the Near East On their march throug. v N the Tower of London, the Lord Mayor took the salute as they passed the Mansion House. The Irish Guards are seen149 words
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273 1939-01-12 6 NATIONALISTS' BIG PUSH BROKEN BY REPUBLICANS? Conflicting Reports Of Spanish War FRANCOS TROOPS BLAME BAD WEATHER London, Jan. 11. ALTHOUGH conflicting: reports have reached London rt about the progress of the big Franco push m Spain, the Nationalist drive to Barcelona and Tarragona seems to have eased down, .probably dueReuter - 273 words
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Article393 1939-01-12 6 Jews Will Be Welcome In Ukraine Chust, Ruthenia. Jan. 2. lEWS will be welcomed, according to present indications, m the free, sovereign, independent Greater Ukraine dreamed of by Ukrainians throughout thc world. Dcsnite the fact that the large Jewish proportion of Chust as well as tie Jlws throughout the countryBritish United Press - 393 words
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Article32 1939-01-12 6 The U.S. naval tanker Trinity, which i is returning to Manila after refuelling arrived at Singapore yesterday The tanker is expected to sail for Manila on Jan. 13 J32 words
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Article144 1939-01-12 6 Sentences In German Treason Case I Berlin, Jan. 11. WIi_.Klc:CH, the leading accused m the German treason case, found guilty of "preparing high treason and contravening the law forbidding the formation of new parties," has been sentenced to penal servitude for lire. Josef Drexel has been sentenced on the sameReuter - 144 words
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147 1939-01-12 6 America Sends Wheat Food To China Shanghai, Jan. 11. CIXTEEN hundred tons of v wheat consigned to the Shanghai International Red Cross by the American Red Cross have reached Shanghai aboard the American freighter Sawokla. The consignment represents the first shipment of wheat donated by the United States to ChineseReuter - 147 words
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Article28 1939-01-12 6 Paris. Jan. 11. The decision to supply 45.000 tons ol flour to the Spanish Republican Government has been approved by the Council of Ministers.— ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article136 1939-01-12 6 Berlin. Jan. 11. |}R. SCHACHT, President of the Reichsbank, is expected to return from Basic tonight to begin discussions tomorrow with the Evian Refugee Committee concerning the granting of help for Jews leaving Germany. It is learned discussions will be based on a plan whichReuter - 136 words
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Article67 1939-01-12 6 Rome, Jan. 11. £X-QUEEN ENA of Spain arrived this T afternoon for the wedding of Princess Maria of Savoia .to Prince Louis of Bourbon-Parma. She was mcc by her sons, the Prince of the Asturias and Don Jaime. Ex-King Alfonso Is expected to visit her InReuter - 67 words
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Article32 1939-01-12 6 The s.s. Gazana has left Hong Kong a?« o^ XP€C w d 8 arrlve afc Singapore it 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 She will proceed alongside the S.HB •Vharf on arrival.32 words
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Article59 1939-01-12 6 HUNDREDS of people, including the Chief Police Officer, Mr. R. E. H. Beck, stood ln South Bridge Road watching police officers chase a young Hokkien Chinese, who was armed with an axe, over the rooftops. The man was eventually arrested by Inspector J. MacPherson, after he had struggled with Mr.59 words
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Article57 1939-01-12 6 A NOTED AUTHORITY on Indian emigration problems, Pandit Hridaya Nath Kunzru arrived m Singapore yesterday by the P. and O liner Chitral from the Far East. Pandit Kunzru is the President of the Council of State (the upper chamber of the Central Legislature) and a member of the Standing Committee57 words
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Article46 1939-01-12 6 MR. R- C. GIGGINS, lately G*nIT eral Manager of the General Electric Company In Malaya and Chairman of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation, will be broadcasting from the 8.8.C. today In Transmission 2 at 7.50 p.m. local time. The programme item is "At the Black Dog."46 words
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Article38 1939-01-12 6 AFTER suddenly bursting into flames while carrying three Indians, back to Seletar village early yesterday morning, a taxi, belonging to a North Indian, was completely destroyed at the 12% mile Seletar Road. None of the passengers waa burned.38 words
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Article39 1939-01-12 6 i MAJOR P. E. HUOONIN, R.A., IT*who captained the British Army cricket team m England last year, was among the 23 officers who disembarked from the troopship, Dilwara yesterday. A first-class wicket keeper, Major Hu_jonin, hus p.aved fcr Essex..39 words
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Article, Illustration38 1939-01-12 6 THE QUEEN LAST WEEK attended a concert at the Dorchester Hotel ii connection with the Waifs' and Strays' Bazaar. The Queen is seen receiving bouquets from children of the Waifs' and Strays' Society's homes38 words
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722 1939-01-12 6 Warning On State Of Sarawak 's Finances THE prospects of a measure of returning prosperity fcr Sarawak indicated m 1937, and with which the year 1938 opened, have not been maintained, w T rites E. Parnell, Chief Secretary of Sarawak, m the current issue of the Crow T n Colonist.722 words
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Article327 1939-01-12 6 The pretty little mosquifa first sight to be an tone rv l but there are many pcopi- J^t bitter memories of th. r 7*j with this insect, which ke< Ul with its annoying hum. Although the metamorphose, masquitoes (egg larva h :> adult insect) arc mnewhat i327 words
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446 1939-01-12 7 MAN'S STORY OF STOLEN CAR J|OW smart police Investigations into a report of the loss of a motor-car led to a charge of making a false report being brought against the owner, was described before Mr. Conrad Oldham, m the Singapore Second Police Court446 words
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Advertisement362 1939-01-12 7 fTHB SEASON'S GAYEST ENTERTAINMENT HIT OPENS TODAY AT 3.15, 6.15 md 9.15 P.M. AT THE AIR-CONDITIONED ALHAN BRA 20th CENTURY FOX GAYEST ROMANTIC ADVENTURE! >m9A***lm II <**EP*fc\ y**\ I V a*9mmmm*aW j_ mm l%vl .ig 1 W** m ml. LATEST ill |U 1 Pl 1 l_ II 9 fikijki ißritish362 words
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Advertisement254 1939-01-12 7 The OUTSTANDING EVENT of the SEASON I "DEFINITELY 'MARIE ANTOINETTE* IS A FILM TO SEE, ENJOY AND REGARD AS A VALUABLE HISTORICAL DOCUMENT" s. Free Press (yesterday). t CAPITOL DAILY 2.45 6.00 9.30 M.G.M.'s Regal Enter- tainment m Spectacle and Magnificence anything previously i 'T mAkfWm\ "W^ammm.. pit* j^k n||254 words
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663 1939-01-12 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1039. The Rome Talks TF MR. CHAMBERLAIN is to continue with his policy of appeasement, his visit to Rome this week must be a success. Both he and other British ministers have publicly tended to minimise the importance of the talks, suggesting that663 words
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Article, Illustration1115 1939-01-12 8 Modern Slang Has Classical Origins: Phrases "Catch On" "Not So Hot" After All By Arthur I. Goldberg U/HEN the life of the party evokes an uproar by slinging such infectious slang as "one foot m the grave" or "not so hot," here's the retort Such phrases are by no means1,115 words
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Article397 1939-01-12 9 Six New Cruisers In Next Three Years MOVE FOLLOWS CAMPAIGN FOR STRONGER UNITS Ml Netherlands Navy m the Indies is to be increased r, -i\ K,on<Mon cruisers during thc next three years, rordiag to a message from Batavia, states Reuters ijrue correspondent. This follows397 words
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Article27 1939-01-12 9 cirrus, which is having a long ■Fstul season In Singapore is ng women spectators free to tov hen accompanied by a Half-price tickets are also availvomen spectator*.27 words
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Article, Illustration383 1939-01-12 9 J^ NOTED authority on Indian emigration problems, Pandit Ilridaya Nath Kunzru, arrived m Singapore yesterday by the P. O. liner Chitral from the Far East. Pandit Kunzru is the President of the Servants of India Society, a member of the Council of State (the upper-Free Press; Free Press - 383 words
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Article162 1939-01-12 9 KING OF SIAM RETURNING TO EUROPE AFTER spending just under two months m. his home- land, on his first visit m six years, Siam's 13-year-old King Ananda Mahidol will reach Singapore on Monday by the new East Asiatic motor vessel Selandia, on his way back to Europe. The Boy King'162 words
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Article226 1939-01-12 9 "IT amounts to contempt of Court for your manager to send you when he himself is subpoenaed to be a witness m this case," said Mr. C. H. Whitton m the Singapore Traffic Court, to a clerk of the Sincere Insurance and Investment company who appeared226 words
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73 1939-01-12 9 A H-YEAR-OLD CHINESE BOY. Teo l hi.«n Siong, appeared m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Conrad Oldham, on a charge of using criminal force on a police constable, on Jan. 10 m Rochore Road at 9.50 a.m. by throwing a horse chestnut73 words
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Article100 1939-01-12 9 ALLEGED TO HAVE KEPT A BROTHEL DAIL of S2 000 each was ottered when Mas Katto. a 43-year-old Japanese woman, and Oh Ah Juan, a 29-year-old Hainanese. appeared m tha Singapore Fourth Police C:>urt yesterday. Mas Matto and Oh Ah Juan were alleged Ih one charge to have been found100 words
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184 1939-01-12 9 A charge of robbery of $100 m cash. 11 brought, against a young Chinese. Tan Seng Keen, failed m the Criminal District Court yesterday, Mr. L. E. G'bson acquitt ng accused. Complainant, Tan Kee Keck, a rice dealer carrying on business In Paya Lebar. told184 words
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115 1939-01-12 9 IUIR. EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD, son of the famous Jewish banker. Baron de Rothschild, had been looking for territories, m the course of his world tour, into which Jewish refugees could be absorbed, stated Mr. David I Frankel, chairman of the Je7/ish Re- fugees Committee,115 words
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Article98 1939-01-12 9 C. V. PENNYFATHER, a Eurasian, appeared before Mr. K. A. Blacker, m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday on a charge of criminal breach of trust and was convicted, sentence being postponed until Jan. 13. For the prosecution, conducted by Court Inspector Emburt, it was alleged98 words
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509 1939-01-12 9 "COMETHING should be done to- speed Up appeals, where the accused is m prison," remarked Mr. Justice Pedlow, during the hearing of an appeal made by a Mohammedan Indian, Mohamed Sharif!; m th 2 Singapore High Court yesterday. Mohamed Sharif! appealed against the sentence509 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-01-12 9 picture. Part of the naval draft for Hong Kong, which passed through Singapore yesterday m the troopship Dilwara. The ycung bluejackets stretched their legs on the wharf, while the troopship remained alonasidc th" docks during the morning- -Free Press-Free Press - 39 words
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Article158 1939-01-12 9 APPEARING before Mr. Conrad O.dham m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday, m connection with a case m which an Englishspeaking Chinese, R. chard Wong, of Institution Hill, is charged with misappropriating $15,000 worth of Shares m Malayan Films, Ltd Mr. A. J. Braga (fcr the158 words
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Article112 1939-01-12 9 OLDEN PLATEAU, Mr. A. van Tooren's Australian gelding, met with an accident at Prai last week while being put into his box at Prai, resulting m a fet.ock being injured. It is understood that the gelding, who scored a double at the Penang Christmas New Year112 words
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Advertisement48 1939-01-12 9 TONIGHT Dnrillf the Season of MARIE AHTOIHETTE" FRFF Canape Varies ai (Makan Ketchil) I iviar, Pale de foie Gras, sardines. Kg?, Potted Meat, Stuffed olives. Cheese, Prawn Mayonnaise, nuts. Potato chips. etc.). will fee supplied m the BAR LOUNGE pm. to 9 30 p.m. at the CAPITOL RESTAURANT48 words
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Advertisement61 1939-01-12 9 THE SUPER LAWN MOWER PRECISION-BUILT and perfectly i|"" jlY aligned moving parts m oil /y/^^^ baths en self-aligning double-race y ym, \wj ball-bearings this machin© /Bfy^bvlr^ spins along with exceptional ease. Jy^\ Mk ll 12 inch Complete with Grass Do". WW i "^^S^^T.'y $140 JMI MrIM 16 inch Complete with61 words
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2090 1939-01-12 10 Should Benefit U. S. Says Expert INFLUENCE OF JAPAN Washington, Dec. 28. INCREASED industrialisation and economic self-sufficiency 'of Latin American countries will tend to improve trade and cultural relations with the United States, according to George Wythe, chief of the Latin American section of the2,090 words
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Article46 1939-01-12 10 ChleW OALPH W. ELLIS. Jr., BprlWfl« w *^Mass., safety expert, said that there are 7,000,000 bicycles now m use In t United States, making a hazard can be eliminated only by idaquate legislation similar to that go.vrn' motor cars.— British United PressBritish United Press - 46 words
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Advertisement416 1939-01-12 10 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now Invited ror the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of Sluice Valve 3 for Water for period May 1. 1939. to Apr. 30, 1940. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. Mar G. 1939. Supply of Galvd. Wrought416 words
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Advertisement291 1939-01-12 10 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated m China oy Special "n 12, (tell Street. Singapore I'elepboncs: Manager's Office Asst Manager otT.c, 29 Lxcbange Dept General Office 22 m-mieS m\***Hf \**P***** "CHUNGKI,., Paid Up Capital Ch m nnn cam Reserve Fundi In excess ol Ch lotal Asset. Ch approximately Ch $Uoo.t»n 0 ma291 words
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Miscellaneous582 1939-01-12 10 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 225 metres. ZHP 30.96 metres. p.m. 5.00 Cantonese dramas. (Request programme) .T 6.02 Cantonese orchestral recital. t 6.15 Mandarin children's programme. 6.30 Mandarin songs by school children.! 7.00 Hawaiian music. t 7.15 "Some Thoughts on Trees." Talk by Audrey E. Sellers. 7.30 Time, weather, news582 words
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Miscellaneous256 1939-01-12 10 fYDA 6.04 mr s (49.6 OL). YDB 9.C5 mo a (31.20 m). YDB 11.86 mc s (25.3 m PMN 10.26 mc s (29.2 m.). p.m. 4.50 Time signal. Programme preview. 5.50 Eagle's Nest. 6.20 Ray Noble and his Orchestra. 6.50 News. 7.10 Hits of the month. 7.40 Political review. 8.05256 words
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97 1939-01-12 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES Last Night's Quotations From London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday m:nation unless Latest Quotations V irt or. ers quoted In U.B currency. ».ie übo\. are dealer? middle prices: jobbers martins brokerage imp dut> are not included. Previourlsrlte stated MUB. 5 pc 1944-64 109 109 497 words
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Article116 1939-01-12 11 I'M »l> li\ IKXSER AM) CO. AT Ull (LOSE OF BUSINESS raraMi USING. lin at midday was up Ihe London Stock 'xhan.e yesterday was reported > v Mm| slightly brighter and the sh.ire section was steady. 1 Jl] tins wu a very dull marct althouc'i prices remained116 words
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91 1939-01-12 11 XN li. 1939. 12 O'CLOCK NOON Bnyerv Sellers. S.S. P. 0.8. Id c January 28 2m V s a R y miim Ri 27 K.S. B. FOB ln ft?S2 ***** 19 2615.16 r January *>-„ r*tee, BW«jia*_-i-T 3 No. IX R.S.S. on Registered Tender January91 words
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Article178 1939-01-12 11 SELLING JAN ll London T.T. 2 3 13 16 London demand 23 13 16 Lyons demand 2043 Switzerland demand 239 Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 53 15 16 Montreal demand 54^ Batavia demand Samarang demand 99 Calcutta. Bombay nnd Rangoon demand 159 Madras and Colombo demand178 words
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Article194 1939-01-12 11 From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday RUBBER: Firmer. London: 8 1 16d. 8 3 16ti. Previously: 8 1 I6d 8 3 16" Jan.-Mar.: 3 l,16d. 8'sd. Previously: 8 1 I6d 8 'd Apr.-June: 8 3 16ci. 8 5 16tl Previously: 8 3 I6d 3 16d July-Sept.: 8' 4194 words
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Article68 1939-01-12 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Er.sicr. Spot: £217 2s. Gd. Previously: £217 2s. 6cl. Three months: £217 17s. M. Previously: £217 17s. 6c: NEW YORK TIN 46 60. Previously: 46. G0. COPPER Settle rut: £43 10s. Previously: £43 10s. GOLD: Yesterday: 7 9s, Previously: £7 9s. SILVER:68 words
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Article70 1939-01-12 11 London Closing Quotations Method ot Parity oe.ore Latest Centre Quoting -'0-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc lo 121.11 177*8 177*8 New York... to i. 488 4.67 l 2 467 4 Amsterdam. Guilders to 8.96 3 8 8.59 3 8 8.59 a 8 Hong Kong Per dollar ls. 3d.70 words
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Article173 1939-01-12 11 Yesterday 's Ru bber Auction THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,416 th. taction yesterday when there were Cataloprued 1.330,055 lbs. 1 593.77 tons* Offered 1.167.130 lbs. < 521.04 tons) Sold 1.069.642 lbs. 477.52 tons) Spot London 8 116 d New York 15 15 16 cts. PRICES173 words
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Article100 1939-01-12 11 Stockholm, Jan. 11. Important negotiations for the security of the Aaland Islands as neutral territory now are m progress said the King of Sweden m his speech from the throne at the opening of the Riksdag. The Budget presented after the opening of the Riksdag, showed100 words
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Article172 1939-01-12 11 The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive: i East Wharf, Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1: Kutsang, Hong Siang 22; Rajula 21. Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3: Chitral 18; Bulan. Gewang 16; Flintshire 13; Tanimbar 11; Tilawa 9. Empire Dock,172 words
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Article65 1939-01-12 11 New York, Jan. 11. Mines m the United States and possessions produced m 1938 a record gold yield of 5.056.000 ounces valued at over £35,000.000. according to the Bureau of the Mint. For the first time since the revaluation of the dollar, gold production exceeded the65 words
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Article1370 1939-01-12 11 Fraser And Co. f s List ■■■■■■■^■■■■^■■i^BH----------a-_____HHBHMlMHMiai WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11, 1939: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Selleis Aopat Tin js lC'^d 4s 4 l^d Aram Kumbany <£> 26s 9d 27s 9d Austral Malay (t> 43s 47s now Ayer Hit— «5s; 21s 6d 23s Ayer Wens i$l)1,370 words
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Article96 1939-01-12 11 List Supplied By Afetffx Fraser Co. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11, 1939: 5 P.M. Company Dividend Books TIN Close Southern Kinta 2»/2% Int. Dec. 20 Takuapa 6d. Jan 25 RUBBER Glenealy 6% Jan. 13 Lunas 5% final Jan. 6 GENERAL Alex. Brick Pref lh^% Jan 16 C.TJ3. Pref zy96 words
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Article, Illustration1520 1939-01-12 12 Two-Day Reduction Between London And Suez 300-YEAR-OLD PROJECT London, Dec. 28. NOW that better times seem to be practically assured m France, interest is being revived m the project for the creation of a great ship canal across South-West Fiance, to link the Atlantic with1,520 words
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Miscellaneous520 1939-01-12 12 Air Mail Arrivals INWARD Imperial: From Europe due today. Wearnes: From Penang, Ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives rvery evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands tidies Arrives today. Qantas: From Australia: irrives tomorrow. X.L.M.: From Europe due today. K.N.1.L.M.: From Saigon: Arrives Wednesdays. K.N.1.L.M.: From Netherlands indies: Arrives Tuesdays. OUTWARD AIRPORT PILLAR BOX520 words
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Miscellaneous340 1939-01-12 12 And Despatches j Africa South Imperial 2 p.m. Burma Imperial 2 p.m. Canada Whole Imperial 2 p.m. Egypt, Sudan and Palestine Imperial 2 p.m. Great Britain and Ireland Imperial 2 p.m. Europe except Great Britain and Ireland x Imperial 2 p.m. India: Whole Imperial 2 pjn. I Java, South-West Sumatra.340 words
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Advertisement456 1939-01-12 13 mcALldltif uu., LTD. (Incorporated tn Straits Settlement*., GRESHAM lIOCSE. BATTERY RD„ SINGAPORE. PHONE 5173 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd, {Incorporated tn England. HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUE 2 CANAL Steamer n ue s a y s CITY OF MANDALAY Calls Glasgow j an 30 Feb 2 CITY456 words
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Advertisement699 1939-01-12 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Straits 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 wltb the Glen Line) AND FAST FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE MARSEILLES GLASGOW. Duo Sails FLINTSHIRE L'don, R'dam. H'burg. Ant., M'brough In699 words
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Advertisement644 1939-01-12 14 K. P. M. VAN HEUTSZ— Thursday. Jan. 12. Penang and Belawan-Deli. TASMAN— Thursday. Jan. 12. Saigon. TOMOHON— Thursday. Jan. 12, Singkawang, Pemangkat and Sambas. TIDORE Thursday. Jan. 12. Selat-Pandjang, Bengkalis, Soengei-Pak-ning, Siak ond Pakan Baroe. VAN DER LlJN— Thursday, Jan. 12. Cheribon, Semarang, Sourabaya, Boeleleng (passengers and malls only), Ampenan644 words
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Advertisement761 1939-01-12 14 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTO. x ipp\\^L^a\\\*am\jm_ B*l :M s > *i T twa r j "*~-v.-» \m ■fafcJHpoßW es*mmm mum 1 ■I B^fc—r— sj**t m i*mr > ■**s—**-^£Ba f^M r j r TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND FENANG TO COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA. MARSEILLES AND NEW761 words
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Advertisement576 1939-01-12 14 O.S.K. LINE FOR AFRICA AND SOUTB AMERICA Belgium Maru Cape Town via Mombasa. Zanzibar. Dar-es-Salaam. Belra. Lourenco Marques. Durban 15 East London and Port Eliza betn JBuenos Aires Mara Buenos Aires via Colombo. Durban. Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santos Montevideo I (on the homeward voyage. Rio Grande and Belem576 words
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Article365 1939-01-12 15 Today's Contract Bridge problems .Hv Tho Four Aces) Uurnstone, Merwin D. d j^oby, Howard Bcbenkan) .T j scbt nkenl partner yesPl a held: I x Hx x x D A Q 10 x x x C x x tde was vulnerable and the V,,u Jacoby Vxss t bid is two365 words
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53 1939-01-12 15 beal the European women to mi at the G.S.C. m key fixture yesterIhi winners were Miss Mrs. L. M. Pennefather th Richards. were scored m the were held by a stubborn the first session and were coring earlier on. lapse m the defence m *****t99*M53 words
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Article51 1939-01-12 15 "'•wing players are requested -itinn f ,r th e Jollilads Sporting a friendly game of gainst the Straits Times tomorrow Jan. 13 at 5.15 Fraser and Neave Ground: < Hock Teek, Eng Bee. ;V'ah. Lian Lock, Yew «f, Wah Teek, Heng H,. r Hock, Ah Buay, Tian Lye.51 words
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Article32 1939-01-12 15 ■•<• pa Q to play hockey R-A. (Blakan Mati) this w Urn in.er-unit knock out at Blahan Mati is: r, Dudl-y, Webb; Adams. rman: Phillips, Wright, r '^-ulen.an and Cheesp-32 words
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Article, Illustration311 1939-01-12 15 FULL PROGRAMME ENDED A FTER eight days m Singapore, during which they visited the principal spots of the city and made many friends, the 39 Australian schoolboys who arrived from West Australia on a tour organised by the Young Australia League left for home by the311 words
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Article131 1939-01-12 15 Winnipeg. Commercial aviation m Canada during 1937 showed a remarkable increase over previous years. During the year. 10.627.000 miles were flown compared with 7,801,000 miles during 1936 and 7.522 000 miles m 1935. In these flights. 2.004.000 ton miles were carried compared with 1.1C5 000 ton131 words
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Article110 1939-01-12 15 Berlin. Jan. 10. WHILE officially Mr. Chamberlain's visit to Rome is still regarded here as a Mediterranean matter, m which Germany has little more than sympathetic interest, the newspapers are increasingly, stressing the strength of the unity of the Rome-Berlin axis. The visit of HerrReuter - 110 words
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454 1939-01-12 15 (From Our Own .Correspondent* Penang, Jan. 11. AS a result cf observations by cfflcers of the Penang Detective Branch at the Penang racecourse during the four days of the me.\ing, a number of people were arrested on Saturday last for offences against the Gaming454 words
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Article52 1939-01-12 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 11. Two months ago an elderly Malay woman living m a kampong m Rantau, Negri Sembllan, hid her jewels worth about $200 m the ceiling of her house. Now she has reported to the local police that the Jewess52 words
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1284 1939-01-12 15 One Is Undisputed Champion, Other Belied Promise ARMSTRONG'S TRIPLE WIN COR most people two things stand out prominently m the boxing events of ]938. The first is the undisputable standing of Joe Louis, the coloured American, as heavyweight champion of the world.1,284 words
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Article155 1939-01-12 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Wednesday. Rev. L. St. G. Petter officiated at the burial m Malacca yesterday of the late Mr. J. M. Billing, B. Sc., A.M.1.C.E., Executive Engineer. P.W.D., Segamat, who met his death under tragic circumstances at Batu Anam, Johore. A large number155 words
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Article58 1939-01-12 15 Salamanca, Jan. It. A communique Issued here says Republican attacks on the Estremadura front "desperate as they have been have not gained the slightest advantage." Thc statement claims that Republicans abandoned over 3,000 dead. More than a 1,000 prisoners were taken by the Nationalists, it is added, aid large quanilite*Reuter - 58 words
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Article440 1939-01-12 15 I Singapore. Jan. MEAT Be€f steak Kati 38 Beef stew or currj do 30 Fillet steak ]b. 55 Mutton, Australia do 30 Pork, lean Kati 44 Pork, lean and fa (1st quality) do 34 POULTRY Capons (locally reared) Kati 50 £«<** each 45 Fowls Katl 28 Hens440 words
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Article, Illustration413 1939-01-12 16 One-Nil Decision On Padang SULLIVAN THE SCORER THE S.R.C. defeated the Combined Services by one goal to nil m a game of hockey played on the padang yesterday. Sullivan scored the only goal midway m the first half after some clever stickwork. Play413 words
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Article339 1939-01-12 16 London. Dec. 23. ir [8 a disconcerting experience for an adult to attend the Boys' Billiards Championships. Not only are these youthful prodigies virtuosi of the cue. That, one .supposes, is only to be expected. But it is their glacial aplomb, their airy nonchalance which a339 words
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Article49 1939-01-12 16 Los Angeles, Jan. 11. THE world welterweight champion Henry Armstrong, narrowly outpointed Baby Arizmendi, a former champion, m a bout which was recognised by the California Boxing Commission as a title bout but by the New York State Commission as only a ten -rounder. Reuter.49 words
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Article250 1939-01-12 16 lIOME soccer fixtures ln English and Scottish Leagues on Saturday are as follows ENGLISH FIRST DIVISION Aston Villa vs. Blackpool. Bolton vs. Leeds. Charlton vs. Liverpool. Chelsea vs. Middlesboro. Everton vs. Arsenal. Huddersfield vs. Portsmouth. Manchester U. vs. Grimsby. Preston vs. Leicester. Stoke vs. Birmingham. Sunderland vs.250 words
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Article40 1939-01-12 16 The hockey match between the Chinese and the V.M.C.A. to have been played on the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday, was cancelled. The match between the Indian Association and the Medical College on the Medical College ground was also cancelled.40 words
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Article230 1939-01-12 16 London, Dec. 28 PORTSMOUTH'S City Council has decided, m view of the increasing popularity of yachting m the district amongst owners of small auxiliary, One-Designs, and motor-cruisers of moderate tonnage, to convert the centuries old moat near the King's Bastion, at the entrance of Portsmouth Harbour,230 words
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468 1939-01-12 16 WINNERS 1 FOR WARDS EXCEL DRILLIANT play on the part of the Police forwards enabled them to beat St. Andrew's Old Boys "A" by six points to live (two tries to a goal) m a keenly contested rugger match played on468 words
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Article64 1939-01-12 16 pOLLOWING is the Singapore women's hockey team chosen after the trial game yesterday to play against Selangor at Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 21: Miss M. Oehlers; Mrs. E. A. Joy, Mrs. L. M. Pennefather: Miss E. De Silva. Miss W. Lewis, Mrs. M. Eber; Miss64 words
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Article103 1939-01-12 16 Tomorrow there will be the usual afternoon races for ali classes, starting at 5.25 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 15, the International 6-metre class will sail the second and final race of the series fcr the Jean Challenge Cup, starting at 10 a.m. The B class will103 words
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Article100 1939-01-12 16 The Island Gclf Club's women's two-ball foursome played on Tuesday last resulted m a win for Mrs. C. J Poh and Mrs. E. H. Walker with a net 4934. Some of the best cards returned were: Mrs. C. J. Peh and Mrs. E. H. Walker 70— 20100 words
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Article228 1939-01-12 16 pi^ING column. Jeremiah v Hampton and Waetere lm promoted to class one :i( the latest Issue of gRA ments to classifications.' iß The first three wcr<> wii recent Penang meetlni bu. hai been promoted ■eeond. -ng x Grofmo, who won j dom,-. gone up228 words
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