The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 January 1939
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Title Section17 1939-01-23 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,681. ESTD. 1835. MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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509 1939-01-23 1 Airboat Sinks After Forced Landing "FLYING FORTRESSES" IN DRAMATIC RESCUE DASH passengers "Mr. Donald Mil'er. of Lincoln. Nebraska, and J. Gordon Noakes, of Malba, New York. Both Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Gordon Noakes were among the rescued passengers. It ls believed the fiylngboatReuter - 509 words
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Article124 1939-01-23 1 Koine. Jan. TI. C\K< \^H< references to WestJ era liaaiaiiiil» aOai the adrt,s ol Fascism were the Z S.gnor Mussolini's >■ *SZ» "JfiflOl tl,fM. adversaries ,o itapU to be dangerous Z Ihek tveeciMO full of puerile. (',u.nn.ou, and fantastic state- nts v^olini added the lat- theseReuter - 124 words
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Article77 1939-01-23 1 I otiUoii. Jan. tt. bOEDIATI Inctaaao In the total orre to bi drawn by Territorial UaodaUooi by CI9S.OM a yeai imnctioned bj the Govern,he recommendation of th? committee, appointed In Mr. Hote-Ballsna, the Wai amenl has aecepted th. i reconimendatloni practiced. tncliaeloa li that admin theReuter - 77 words
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Article48 1939-01-23 1 W^hhwtoii. Jan. IS. f\ the war Department thai ihey Kit courting on induotry t o supply 75 per cent. tjom and aircraft needed inded defence programme. ll Lctartng army arsenals vi several hundred will share new iraai approves oi the i expenditure. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article36 1939-01-23 1 »'ort of Spain, Jan. 22. Trinidad Oil Arbitration Trlbu•<l down a compromise rebj the minimum wage er.s 1, Increaaad from 3s. to mated the increase will cost £100.000 a y*«ar. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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139 1939-01-23 1 Armed Police Guard For Prime Minister London, Jan. Ti. DOLICE on duty at Chequers. where the Prime Minister and Mrs. Chamberlain are spending the week-end. have been armed and greatly augmented in numbers, in view of the recent bombing outrages. Police are patrolling the grounds and the entrance to theReuter - 139 words
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102 1939-01-23 1 Germany Has Adverse Trade Balance Ilerlin, Jan. Ti. GERMANY'S trade in 1938 closed with an unfavourable balanc of 432,000,000 marks, according to figures just published. Imports totalled 6.052.000.0C0 marks, and exports over 5,160.000.000. Figures tor the old Reich, excluding Austria but including the Sudetenland, .since last October, show that aReuter - 102 words
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Article121 1939-01-23 1 Londou. Jan. 22. OERR von Ribbentrop. the German Foreign Minister, will not try to perftiade Poland too strongly tc join the Anti-Comintern Pact when he visits Warsaw on Wednesday. This belief is expressed by the Sunday Times Warsaw correspondent, who considers that Ribbentrop's task will beReuter - 121 words
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Article79 1939-01-23 1 Tokio, Jan. tZ. It feared JO people have been killed in a mine explosion at Miyadacho, in the Fukuoka prefecture. Six persons have been rescued and five bodies recovered so far. Reuter. Jerusalem, Jan. TI. Behor Murash, a prominent Jewish merchant, was shot dead by Arabs in theReuter - 79 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-01-23 1 THE new French Ambassador to Republican Spain, M. Jules Henry, recently presented his credentials to the President, Senor Manuel Aiana. in the Presidential palace in Barcelona. M. Jules Jlenry is seen with the Senor Rivas Cherif. who iiv-oduced him to the Pre:fidcait. :ea\ing the Palace after the presentation.48 words
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Article83 1939-01-23 1 Barcelona, Jan. 22. HTWENTY Republican chaser planes took part in a big air battle over Barcelona today against five Nationalist bombers, which were supported by an unknown number of chasers. The raiding bombers dropped cnly a few bombs. Several machines were observed to fall toReuter - 83 words
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Article236 1939-01-23 1 LIKELY ACTION OF ITALY AND GERMANY London, Jan. 22. U/ITH Franco steadily closing in on Barcelona, The Observer diplomatic correspondent today discusses the possible effect on German and Italian diplomacy of a Franco victory in Spain. The writer states that consultations have taken place throughReuter - 236 words
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237 1939-01-23 1 Barcelona's Last Defences In Danger Lerida. Jan. Ti. IN" the southern sector of their nd- j vance on Barcelona the National- ists claim to have occupied Villanueva y Geltru, 22 miles south-west of Barcelona. Capture of the town ot Villa-Fiance, about th3 same di-une: west ci Barcelona, gives the Nationalists,Reuter - 237 words
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Advertisement77 1939-01-23 1 atow V h^ONCHIAI j R\STILLES EKMSKI FABRik SAEDtN J mmm^*Mf >, -—-jr r mi* raua >rf>* vA^V a%a9aa\ __§jj fc aPaflkaaaf Amm\* "^SbbPW t> ai**<aaa\"« MI «*«"W»» w L?9 *7jl"*? M Taaaiap"LTtf KBaat3^^B TONIGHT I DINNER DANCE (informal 630 to 8.30 p. m. 9.30 to midnight S«CTACUUM| (ABARET ENTERTAINMENT B\77 words
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Advertisement64 1939-01-23 1 M v epQNCMiAr II PASTILLES IHI P.AHLGBENS TEKNISKA FABRiK irW. V MOtl SWEOCN W\s w lj !--t "mar Vj? jr ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS THIS WEEK SPECIAL DINNER DANCE ADELPHI HOTEL TUESDAY THURSDAY SEA VIEW HOTEL WEDisKSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY. ADELPHI GRILL ROOM THE BEST FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES LUNCHEONS DINNER64 words
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Article, Illustration469 1939-01-23 2 Preparations For Big Attack In S.China IMPORTANT KUOMINTANG CONGRESS TODAY Hong Kong, Jan. 22. rpHE present attack of the Japanese on Chinese positions in 1 North and West Kwangtung may decide the fate of the present regime in Tokio, it is believed469 words
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482 1939-01-23 2 STRAIN OF HOSTILITIES Tokio, Jan. 22. TN his budget speech at the House of Representatives, Mr. Sotaro Ishiwata, Finance Minister, said that the Cabinet was following the financial policy of its predecessors and introducing the budget compiled bv the previous Cabinet to the Diet.Eastern News - 482 words
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Article48 1939-01-23 2 S Moscow, Jan. 22. TALIN and other Soviet leaders were among the vast audience at a memorial meeting at the Bolshoy Theatre on the fifteenth anniversary of Lenin's death. All rose during the solemn silence opening the proceedings in honour of Lenin's memory.- ReuterReuter - 48 words
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114 1939-01-23 2 Nairobi, Jan. 22. I ORD Baden Povell, 'amous soldier and founder of the Boy Scout movement, has sent a message to Tanganyika League pointing out the need for the steadying Influence of the British Empire in the world at the present time. The message declares:Reuter - 114 words
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Article91 1939-01-23 2 Peshawar, Jan. 22. A SMALL hamlet in the Kazha valley, northern Waziristan, used by the Faqir of Ipi as a base from which he instigated raids on neighbouring districts has been bombed from the air. In accordance with the authorities' usual precautions to avoidReuter - 91 words
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Article23 1939-01-23 2 Moscow, Jan. 22. The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the U.S.S.R. has appointed Alexander Liubimov to be Peoples' Commissar for Trade.- ReuterReuter - 23 words
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162 1939-01-23 2 Czech Border Incidents Are Settled Prague, Jan. 22. REPRESENTATIVES of Czechoslovakia and Hungary have decided to regard the recent frontier incidents between the two countries as settled. An agreement to this effect was reached when the Czechoslovak minister at Budapest was received by Count Csaky, Hungarian Foreign Minister. The MinistryReuter - 162 words
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Article133 1939-01-23 2 (From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Jan. 22. CEVERE burns to the body, received when her parents were away in Singapore and she was alone in her home with an ayah, caused the death* in the General Hospital on Saturday night of the five-year-old daughter of133 words
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70 1939-01-23 2 London, Jan. 22. THE Air Council announced today the immediate expansion of the R.A.F. Volunteer Reserve by the formation of aircraft crew and ground sections, recruitment for which begins forthwith. The aircraft crew section has been fcrmed for training volunteer reservists as observers, wireless operators andReuter - 70 words
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85 1939-01-23 2 London, Jan. 22. MURSES who served in the Spanish 11 war with the British Medical unit visited the Prime Minister's country house, Chequers today, after calling at Ten Downing Street, hoping to see Mrs. Chamberlain. They had driven 20 yards up the drive atReuter - 85 words
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Article295 1939-01-23 2 U.S. CHINA: A WARNING TO JAPAN London. Jan. 22. A FTER emphasising how much Japan's terms to China are unacceptable to Britain and America, "Scrutator" writing in the Sunday Times points out that the British Note to Japan was careful to make clear that Britain does not stand on theReuter - 295 words
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130 1939-01-23 2 Singapore Ma n On New York Bound Junk jyjAKiNG his dacialon al moment, a 35 reared a^ European insurance man j oim crew of the Ningpo Jm* Pa: which sailed yesterday fjr continuation of her i York, via Cape ol Good Hope. The crew hope to roach Rei in time130 words
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77 1939-01-23 2 Last Night's Film OUGH Herbert is seen in hii role yet in Warner Bros. L: "Marry The Girl." which I Singapore season at the A1... yesterday. Cast with him in equally oat] mirthful roles are Mischt Aur McHugh, Allen Jenkins Man B Ini and77 words
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137 1939-01-23 2 (From Our Own Cur; London. Jan. H "TT may be said that the so Malay vernacular ed Kattoa largely due to you" wrote Sir Thomas to Mr. Alexandn Keir, recently retired from the port ing Director of Education. SS Adviser on Education, F.MS B*137 words
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106 1939-01-23 2 Tokio. W ABOUT 2.400 mines have covered and osei t Japanese mine-sweepers J*** miles of the Yangtse. .ram to Yochow in Wmw* lJ jjaj Admiral Mitsumasa *°"J IU Minister, said in the course Diet speech. Tvival i w. Referring to Japanese na y^ activitiesEastern News - 106 words
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Advertisement32 1939-01-23 2 mJyfo *Z*a> .__^__^^___________TaijV Ihll I '_Jj___i____. WfiAm^ /> J"w^aVJ_.^M^Ks\^ T]^^^^^^^SMjfa^aaaaaaagk. 414 HI m The Choicest Butter from New Zealand m mm guum/aee PHONE 5376 (5 Lines) Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd.32 words
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Advertisement11 1939-01-23 2 Sl,ave With a SCHICK DRY SHAVER STOCKED BY MEDICAL HALL LTO.11 words
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473 1939-01-23 3 Markets For Rubber, Tin, Might Vanish AMERICAN PROPHECY I iMlysia from the Siamese viewpoint of a statement in fl th< mairazine Asia that this continent is declining as a I ntfcccr <»f essential raw materials is made in a leading irtkk in the Bangkok473 words
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Article90 1939-01-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Jan. 22. A CASE of armed robbery is reported to have occurred at Her riot Street, when a Chinese joss-stick dealer. Lim Keat Hock, was the victim. At' 11.30 p.m.. three Chinese approached him at his house stating that they wanted90 words
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Article198 1939-01-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 21. WHILE largo crowd of Chinese we're enj.oying a Chinese play at Sen Tan Court. Penang, a mild sensation was caused by the arrival of two police officers, Assistant Superintendent ol Police. Mr. Wilti shire, and Inspector Chin Kim198 words
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279 1939-01-23 3 Ambitious Plans For P. I. Development I San Francisco. ol Hi? Commonwealth I for the developWindanaa second largest titm, PWUpplne group, con- the major operations on in the Pacific area. Pacifl !Jm n of tne Institute of WI Institute survey reIn agricultural, and which have been has a large MoroBritish - 279 words
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Article212 1939-01-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang. Jan. 21. POR having given faloe information to an immigration officer legarding the strength of his crew. N. Kalterborn the European master cf the tteamer Fuigal. was fined $100 by the Penang Third Magistrate. Mr. Lim Koon Teek. in the Middle212 words
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Article115 1939-01-23 3 'From Our Own Correspondent' Jahore Bahru, Jan. 21. Hov: robbers squie^d the neck of a Chinese by two sticks, stabbed him. tied him with a rope and took his cash and jewellery was told in the police court today when Sheik Abu Bakar held a preliminary115 words
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Article, Illustration41 1939-01-23 3 Boys -paying their fees in advance and receiving receipts on enrzlnent at the Chung Cheng Chinecc Ala/ft Scko:i A section cf the hall in Chung Cheng Chinese High School which ivill open on Tuesday. Free PressFree Press - 41 words
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303 1939-01-23 3 r J HE Repertory Players are busy rehearsing 'George and Margaret," by Gerald Savory, which is at present playing to record houses at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. It will be presented at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, on Mar. 8. 10 and 11, and at the303 words
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Article37 1939-01-23 3 After one of the Portsmouth docks had ,been drained the body of George A. Ethell. of Copnor, a shipwright, who had been missing since Dec. 28, was found in a sitting position on one ot the steps.37 words
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Article572 1939-01-23 3 WEAPON AGAINST JAPAN San Francisco. |HE boycott, traditional Chinese weapon against foreign en- croachments, is being successfully applied against Japan in all of south-east Asia, the Institute of Pacific Relations reports. With trade between Japan and Chinese-controlled areas in China largely cut off anyway byBritish United Press - 572 words
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Miscellaneous410 1939-01-23 3 IT LJ K|P I J^L I METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER ll *****a, Lr^k \\mwW 9999» *****1 FRANCES BARBOUR ■r „'vv Kftfe^^^afßSaßaaal 9l^9^H9B____9H JPaSaV' *m>^ \MW\Mmu 1 aa 5 Sb aaV Haa^ V f S^hldP^^ 1 \r^ 9HH' 2|_________________r| mmm Ha*****cj* *>9Fli^gf^^^*-*«*—^J mtmm I £i2fl9Vl& I K*l-- 1 *^9l BjStl/ :-J**3a BB >A^aaU SS410 words
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Article746 1939-01-23 4 Company Reports Dividend Of Five Per Cent A pproved BIG PROFIT DROP npHE annual general meeting of Glen- ealy Plantations, Ltd., was held in Singapore on Saturday, Mr. H. C. Atkin-Berry, the chairman, presiding. Mr. Atkin-Berry said: The profit for the year ended Oct. 31, 1938, amounted746 words
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Article396 1939-01-23 4 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches •NWARD Imperial: From Europe due Wednesday, Friday, Saturday mornings. Wearnes: From Penang, ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives nvery evening. K.L.M.: From Netherlands I idles: Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons. Qantas: From Aastralia: /Arrives Tuesday, Friday, Sunday mornings. K.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday evenings.396 words
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Article53 1939-01-23 4 Rome. Ala Littorio Airlines have inaugurated a new two-and-one-half-day service from Rome to Addis Ababa. There are daily trips to Asmara and Addis Ababa and alternate trips every Jther day via Dessie and Gondar The service via Mogadiscio still runs biweekly and that via Gimma53 words
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Advertisement570 1939-01-23 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. .Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services For particulars, see Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of 100 tons of Pig Lead for the Water Dept. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. Feb. 13. 1939. Supply of Cast Iron Pipes and Specials for the570 words
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Advertisement331 1939-01-23 4 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77, Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club* Board -Residence al moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. EAST ANGLIA OXLEY MS* (SINGAPORE. S tnins to town oigb level nmratea, daily ot monthly rates, large grounds. excelled cuisine331 words
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Advertisement73 1939-01-23 4 Practically the same cast of "GOLDWYN FOLiIES "CHARLIE MCCARTHY" EDGAR BERGEN r ___i flfl H. _^*"__k l*'^^ l W W 'jj^r T _F W \m\-- > A\\ !&m\ m^m AvAAmmm r wM\ wA] \Mm*s\ mY m\A^mt W m^^*^^ I romantic come<<> drama, "LETTER OF INTRODUCTION" OPENS AT THE CAPITOL NEXT^CHANGEJ73 words
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Miscellaneous272 1939-01-23 4 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 225 metres. £HP 30.94 metres. p.m. 5 00 Malay song recital, t 5.30 Cantonese dramas, t 5 55 Cantonese selections, f 6.10 Cantonese children's programme. 6.30 Mandarin song recital. 7.00 Pianoforte recital. 7.30 Time, weather and news and announcements. 7.45 Pianoforte solos, t 8.00 "The272 words
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Miscellaneous293 1939-01-23 4 SINGAP()iu^ HAUU(H Jk The following arc Singapore Harbour Btard v pected to arrive East Wharf. Entrance Gate it Op t«i Noort 22; Rohrn •>?' Xlt Main HTiarf, Entrance c!a/ r Gewang; Cuacam 18- KoL i l 3:^ Glinshiel 11; Patroclui 7 Achl Empire Dock, Entrance Gate > i. u Perak293 words
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Advertisement304 1939-01-23 5 r£_T CRAZY GANG IN THEIR FUNNIEST LAUGH HIT! POSITIVELY LAST DAY 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 P. M. ALHAMBRA v VRNER BROS. COMEDY WOW! f^iuoT, /^W W^jß^V^ Vou 1 1 like AM- ¥z^\>^9L*'* *.U JMn ojcktotw ->^ m n a I v sLat. -to* 3 IIm ?«A.// Comedians s 3 BdL^F304 words
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Advertisement425 1939-01-23 5 Opening TOMORROW The Famous Star of "Valley of the Giants" in Another Thrilling Hit! aJSoV*. w 5 SBmMmV^' '<& J W »"^_i^H _k fl ?Ep X' r*^ WMr j_r m S_r# _B^ _k. __r/ r rAwi £mm> T_|%\ V _^y^ _r F r *mmW 9 w v B _^-~^»«_io* _V425 words
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Advertisement249 1939-01-23 5 Packed Houses during the Week* End THRILLED 'AGAIN by this Famous Picture! _f* A -9Tl*_ffc IT 3 SHOWS TK>DATC VAFITvL 3-15 6-15 9-15 *uD® -c^__w|l 0 P re I listoric %m mA% J\A .^^^m ap© descends on V^ our inoc ern world! V __fe^^K_B_ftft Re-live these thun- _____■__*> i ____dK^^^r&249 words
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588 1939-01-23 6 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1939. Ambiguities Realities lAPANESE statesmen are masters at ambiguity. The statement of policy made by Prince Konoye at the new year referred, like the Japanese reply to the United States note two months earlier, to the ambition to establish an East Asia bloc588 words
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1221 1939-01-23 6 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - London Bell Foundry Where Big Ben Big Tom Were Cast JOAN LITTLEFIELD Seeing London By TN Whitechapel Road, in the heart of London's East End, is a hell foundry which has been in existence since 1570. Big Ben was cast there and Bow Bells, and Great Tom of J St.1,221 words
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Advertisement137 1939-01-23 6 _-«"W»~q~~^* ~-MMM."*~~«»^~~»w--»~'~"^ I H fl_ I ____fi^__fl_# Hey! Thought you were the mM I tM^ m mm\\\mA\^ M (Jirl Uh dldn>t like Be r! |f AmMmmWWWMMW* f "^^fc* a^_^_ta. I _H__B_^__l I fl AIULSOPP'S I" Jmmmwm tf m/jAIL- ms Ll\\m miming Jkjk _fl "__rT__l -_*X. I 'J PI -_J_-a_N_ Aw137 words
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Advertisement35 1939-01-23 6 jjijt y OUR SAILING LIST CONTAINS COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON STEAMSHIP AND AIR SERVICES FROM SINGAPORE. NEW ISSUS JUST OFF THE PRESS. APPLY FOR COPY. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, 1, Collyer Quay. No Booking Fee. SINGAPORE.35 words
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197 1939-01-23 7 HOW HOLLAND IS SPENDING INDIES DEFENCE VOTE Heavy Purchases Of Bombs, Torpedoes FIGURES FROM U.S.A. COiME indication of how the Netherlands Indies huge deu fence expenditure is being allocated appears in the detailed statistics in connection with licences for the export from the United States last year of heavy munitions,197 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-01-23 7 pictures. icture, officers of the Sacramento are scanning skyline. Below appears tain. Lieutcnant-Com- L Allen, icho ha.i been 30 years, including I n the Aictic. but fcai the Equator vet. Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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96 1939-01-23 7 F.M.S Engineer Deserts Wife At Singapore LEFT HER AT A CLUB own Correspondent) London. Jan. 13. JUSTICE HENN COLLINS in rce Court today, grant- with costs and the the child of the mar-l-la Enid Ferris, nov/ n naught Avenue. Chinghusband. B. W. Ferris, not a charge of deris were married96 words
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Article23 1939-01-23 7 I id In -King Kong," R K.O. Radios adventure -ra] years ago, now becapitoi Theatre proframmt is good.23 words
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Article236 1939-01-23 7 'Galloping Ghost' Of U.S.N. Here JJOMEWARD bcund after 17 years in the Orient, the U S S. Sacramento, affectionately dubbed by missionaries and her run crew the "Galloping Ghcst of the China Coast," arrived in Singapore cm Saturday from Manila. The iv a r ship burns coal, but to help236 words
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Article156 1939-01-23 7 From Our Own Correspondent* Penang, Jan. 21. DAIDS conducted by the Detective Branch. Penang, early yesterday resulted in the seizure of a large number of documents. Four young Chinese, all between the ages of 21 and 23, were taken into custody, and were produced before Mr.156 words
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Article105 1939-01-23 7 I From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, Jan. 19. The Government has completed a Bill, which will shortly be submitted to the National Assembly, amending ihe Registration of Aliens Act 2497. At present, a woman who is a Siamese by birth loses her nationality if she105 words
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Article60 1939-01-23 7 i A 'live'' Mills bomb which was found i last week with the lever pin still attached, in Brixton Road, S.W., will/ be handed over to Woolwich Arsenal. Crowds lined a Worthing street las' week to watch the distribution ot 20J cycle lamps which were given annoymously to local cyclists60 words
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Article76 1939-01-23 7 A^ MALAY boatman discovered the body of a Chinese boy of about 12 years of age floating in the sea near the Airport shortly after 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. A search revealed the clothing of two boys on land near the airport. It is76 words
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Article96 1939-01-23 7 Haji Mohamed Sahad, a Banjare.e dealer in precious stones, walked into 1 a small gold and silversmith shop in Blanco Court, Singapore, on Friday evening, carrying an envelope. "I have some diamonds and brilliants to sell," he said to th? Chinese proprietor. Opening the envelope, he showed96 words
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Article117 1939-01-23 7 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 13. The 15th Ccngrcss of British Empire Chambers of Commerce, organised by the Federaton of Chambers of Commeice of the British Empire, of which the Singaproe, Penang, and F.M.S. Chambers are active members, will be held In London from July117 words
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Advertisement21 1939-01-23 7 iM WJOI GOOD FOOD POB v OIR CONVENIENCE fc e After ihe Show D,|VJ E 8c WINE vi TIIE CAPITOL RESTAURANT21 words
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Advertisement149 1939-01-23 7 "RODEX" I JSL I DISTINCTIVE ,«3k OVERCOATS JBgk and Browns. Smart Checks and _f^P^^^lSß_lil^^^__k Neat Herring-bone Design?. iW&M *&*^^^_^B_^l^_l^_k Lined Self "Sergan" to l_-^l^E__^ii_H_B-^-_jJ ensure a perfect fit. Prices Made Exclusively for- 55 65 R O B I N S O N'S HOME LEAVE! Hj|JI V TRA YEL K. L.149 words
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Miscellaneous253 1939-01-23 7 W/FE NEARLY BECOMES A BURVEN €3 A through NIGHT STARVATION /^3 llill 111 f DARLIWG GHT/> l/^HATTI^iAMIs^ TT" i S fi. Q |T^ IT 2 J H >Klf--Bl7nT .^IJM--I YOU an rn I I DANCING WITH JANE fj_*ifiA| l Tj»t Fi^Mite^S* fCm wnoo.rn _tp„v\ TERRIBLY SORRY UU GO T0 I253 words
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Article, Illustration1828 1939-01-23 8 British Answer To The Lockheed 14 Aviation Newsletter London, Jan. 11. A IRLINE operators may, if all goes well, receive during the northern summer this year "production" models of the de Havilland Flamingo high-performance airliner. The proto-type, or first aircraft of the type, took the air six days ago and1,828 words
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Advertisement472 1939-01-23 8 ALHAMBRA MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY, 28th JAN. 1 SEASON SCREENING J Ist Jan. HP*^'''- jAmmm 1f m ill wxm, 11 ESslv mm Mtv\ M B< J> W*M&f&3?*; Mm &&'s&'&' JmrniA mW$\ I K' w\n HBlCTpPwfefr-:* m*\ al__fc"i'- :^i— d— B— Pi— Ft Rr bS f||£gjP *****11 _d_fl _B_sJ_h JM mW 3&M472 words
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Advertisement408 1939-01-23 8 BOUSTEAD CO., Iff (Incorporated ln FJ_LS.) TELEPHONE: Freifht 5433— Passage 5431 LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATF-n n». ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM 1,,w Us, BOUSTEAD CO., SIKSAPSft WORLDS GREATEST TRAVEL SYSTEM BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated ln Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY408 words
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Advertisement474 1939-01-23 9 WmaSmm _^_to__^__T 1 .__■>_»■_- -••..■ss. _?^^s _ki^__^ (YP&O and BRITISH INDIA LINES <INCORPOxr\TEI> IN ENGLAND) P. tk O. S. N. CO'S SAILINGS, OUTWARDS lonnafe. S'pore. Tonnage. S'pore. 17.000 Jan. 27 CORFL 15,000 Mar. 10 17.000 Feb. 10 CHITRAL 15.C00 Mar. 24 f.070 Feb. 11 CARTHAGE 15,000 Apr. 7 Z.U 15.500474 words
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Advertisement470 1939-01-23 9 McALISTER CO., LTD. iincorporated in Straits Settlements.) GRESHAM HOUSE. BATTERY RD., SINGAPORE PHONE 5173 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co., Ltd, incorporated tn England) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sal|s CITY OF MANDALAY Calls Glasgow Jan 30 Feb 2 CITY OF FLORENCE Calls Glasgow p eb470 words
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Advertisement660 1939-01-23 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Coilyer Qaay Singapore Tel. 515L Chartered Bank Building: Penanr TeL 1368. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON, N. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (in conjunction with the Glea Line) ACHILLES L'don, H dam. H'burg. Hull, Gdynia In Rxrt Jan. 24 «_i>T^S^S ON Mars L don R'dam,660 words
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556 1939-01-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 22. WEIGHTS for the first day of the Perak Turf Club's meeting next Saturday and for four races on the second day on Wednesday, Feb. 1, are as follows: FIRST DAY Hor«s. Class t, Di*. I. 3'_.556 words
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Article72 1939-01-23 10 London. Jan. I*. Bramiey 22 St. Helens R. 0. Broughton R. 12 Hull K. R. 3 Castleford 9 Widnes 2. Dewsbury 14 Rochdale H. 3. Huddersfleld 22 Featherstone R. 3. Hull 16 Leeds 7. Hunslct 4 Wikefield T. 4 Keighley 17 Batley 2. Oldham 35 Leigh 2. St.72 words
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Advertisement387 1939-01-23 10 K. P. M. OP TEN NOORT— Monday. Jan. 23. Belawan-Deli. BOTH Monday, Jan. 23. Tanjong-Pandan. and Batavia. thence by s.s. "Patras" to Semarang and Cheribcn. MAPlA— Tuesday, Jan. 24. Bengkalis. Tanjong-Leidong, Asahan. TanjongMengeidar. Paneh. and Berombang. MAKASSER— Wednesday. Jan. 25. Prigi-R3dja. Sapat. Tembilahan. Poe-loe-Pallas. Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. VALENTlJN— Wednesday. Jan.387 words
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Advertisement627 1939-01-23 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. MmmuAL^^B __^__h__ H .At •—^^^~_.^__^__H__^__^k__i_^______n _^_^_l TO EUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND F EN ANG TO COLOMBO, BOMBAI. SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA. MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrives Leaves Leaves ArrUes S'pore. S'pore, Penang. Near York. PRESIDENT HARRISON jan 29 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 Mar. 14627 words
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Advertisement607 1939-01-23 10 O-S-K. LINg FOR AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA tßaenos Aires Mara Buenos Aires via Colombo, Durban fa London. Port Elizabeth. Cape Town. Ri,, Janeiro, Santos Montevideo (on U_a homeward voyage, Rio Grande and Beleru. t Africa Mara Buenos Aires via Colombo. Magadlxo M u basa, Zanzibar. Dar-es-Salaam. Beira', ion I enco607 words
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1051 1939-01-23 11 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES Fraser And Co. 's List JAN. 1 MINING Buyer* Sellers 3s 3d 4s t, 263 27S 40s 45s nun 22s 23s 6d II) .55 .60 l« 20s 3d 21s 9d (|t) 130 1.35 10s 10s 9d If) 21sfd22sPd 12s 9d 13S 9d C_L) .25 .301,051 words
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Article1163 1939-01-23 11 'THE following are English and Scottish league tables up-to-date: ENGLISH LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Derby (13) 25 15 5 5 46 28 35 Everton (14) 24 15 7 2 49 27 32 Whampton (2) 24 11 6 743 20 29 Liverpool (11)1,163 words
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172 1939-01-23 11 THE COMMODITY MARKETS From London 1.30. p.m. Saturday RUBBER: Steady. JaT-Mar- J ?SJJJ L deviously: 7 15|16d. 8 l|l6d. Apr.-J_ne- g_ 8 h Previously: 7 15!16d. 8 Hl6d. July-Sent- _i___ l %d Previously:- 8 ljl6d. 8» /B d. New v ork ltl6d 8 316d Previously. tftd 8 3H6d. Previously: 16.05c.172 words
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68 1939-01-23 11 TIN: (Previous tone): Steady. Spot: £215 17s. 6d. Previously: £215 17s. 6d. Three months: £216 12s. 6d. Previously: £216 12s. 6d NEW YORK TIN: (Opening price): Previously: 46.50. COPPER Settlement: Previously: £43 GOLD: Yesterday: £7 8s 8» 2 d. Previously: £7 Bs. 7d.68 words
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68 1939-01-23 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Method or Parity oetore Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previous!* Paris Franc to 121.11 1777_ 177 316 New York.. $to 4.8665* 4.67 516 4.68 1 8 Amsterdam Guilders to 8.96 3 8 8.61 3 8 8.62 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3d. Is 3d.68 words
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Article177 1939-01-23 11 THE Rest of Singapore played good rugby on Saturday to defeat the South fifteen by 10 points to six. Each side scored two tries but the Rest converted both theirs and this gave them the victory. It was a good game which included several177 words
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111 1939-01-23 11 AVENGING their rugger defeat on Saturday, an F.M.S police hockey side defeated a Straits Settlements team by three goals to two in their annual hockey encounter played at the Thomson R'oad police depot yesterday. The F. M. S. deserved their victory. They fielded the111 words
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Article93 1939-01-23 11 A LARGE crowd which included the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, watched a Straits Settlements police Rugby team defeat an F.MS, police side by 15 points (a drop goal, a goal and two tries) to 5 points (a goal) in their annual fixture played at the Depot,93 words
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Article99 1939-01-23 11 At the annual general meeting ot the Ceylon Sports Club held at the club premises yesterday the following were elected office bearers: President, Hon. Dr. N. Mootatnamby, vice-president. Mr. If. Ignatius; hon. secretary, Mr. V. ParamsoUxy; hon. treasurer, Mr. C. T. Retnam; chairman, board of games, Mr. A.99 words
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105 1939-01-23 11 JAN. 21, ItSf 12 O'CLOCK NOON Bayers Sellers. No. IX R.SJS. Spot 1005e. 27% 21% No. DC R.6.8. F.0.8. in cases January 27% 27% O.PJV.Q. R.8.8. P.0.8. tn bales January 27% 27% P.A.Q. R.8.8. F.0.8. in bales January 26 9;16 26 1116 "C" Blanket Crepe105 words
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Article93 1939-01-23 11 London, Jan. 22. In dull and showery weather on a heavy pitch at Twickenham on Saturday England beat Wales in an International Rugby match before CS.CCO people by three points (one try) to nil. Half-time came with neither side having scored. England's score came when Marshall93 words
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Article53 1939-01-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 22. A Selangor women's hockey team surprised even their most optimistic supporters by beating the Singapore women's team by one goal to nil on the padang here yesterday. It was a great game and for a women's hockey match it53 words
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Advertisement91 1939-01-23 11 Current Company Dividends List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. SATURDAY. JAN. 11. 1*19: 1 TM. Total for tin Dividend Books Financial Kamuntinr? o„ Close Dat D1 gah fid Hi',,' nJ Jan 27 Feb. 3 Jan. 28 5% E^ng 5 JJ; 9d Jan. 20 Jan. 27 Jan. 21 7V_ lj -kua91 words
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Advertisement353 1939-01-23 11 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporatea uo China oy Special Charter 12. Cecil Street Singapore telephone*: Manager! Office 8444 AssL .Manager* Office 8448 Exchange Dept 6441 General Office 5188-i Cable Address: -CHUNGKLO.' Paid Up Capital Ch f 4Q.Q00.&40. C0 Reserve Funds in excess of ch ».800 ikio oi total Asset* approximately Ch353 words
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Miscellaneous159 1939-01-23 11 PASSENGERS BY AIR Arrived from Saigon by KNILM planeMr. Ltem DJoe DJlem. Mr. Samboedjo Hoerlp Left for NX by KNILM plane: Mr. Loh Thow Yoong. Arrived from N.I. by KLM plane: Mr Spits, Mr. B. N. Barrett. Mr. Ohlap Choon Tan. Left for Medan, India and Europe by KLM plane:—159 words
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698 1939-01-23 12 Record Attendance At Fourth Round Of Matches WOLVES HAVE EASY WIN London, Jan. 22. ATROCIOUS vonditions, with mud ankle deep on some fields and fog hovering about others, did not deter a record number of people, 665,000, from watching the fourth round of698 words
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Article746 1939-01-23 12 England Ought To Win Third Test Durban, Jan. 22. A FTER two days' play in the third Test cricket match between England and South Africa England are in a commanding position and provided rain does not interfere they should force a win. England carried their overnight score of 373 to746 words
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Article108 1939-01-23 12 The selection of South stars to figure in the final hockey match of the season against the North at Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 18. runs according to expectation. The South team will be: B. Manuel (N.S.); R. H. Barth (S.), Lieut. I. L. E.108 words
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Article205 1939-01-23 12 F.M.S. Beat Colony At Boxing REPEATING their success of last year, the F.M.S. Police recruit? boxing team again beat the S.S. Police at the Thomson Road Police Depot last night, by five bouts to three. Ol the 11 contests, three were special bouts, two of which the local police won.205 words
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Article205 1939-01-23 12 A'din. F.M.S.. ended in a win for the visiter. He hit more cleanly, found his mark more often and countered effectively. Nevertheless he was facing a good man in the local boxer L. C. Rahim. (S.S.) stood through a hectic three rounds with205 words
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Article88 1939-01-23 12 The following have been selected to play in the European trial hockey match on Monday at S.C.C. Whites: Sgt. Carey; L. A. C. WaUon Lt. I. L. E. Macmillan; Lt. M. L. Williams Sgt. Cronln. Capt. J. R. Kellett; Capt. R O. J. Klngsmill. F. K. Macnamara, Lt88 words
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Article982 1939-01-23 12 SECOND DAYOFSKYE RACES (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, j an g DESULTS of the second and last day of the Taiping t Club's Skye meeting yesterday are as follows:--! DOUBLE TOTES The first double tote on races 4 and 5 paid $50 on each982 words
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Article74 1939-01-23 12 QINGAPORE'S hockey m Negri Sembilan ended i.i 3-2 for Singapore, vho we »t 1 1 1 mm victory without hating be n brilliant. The match was played at a pace, but with too much introduced. In this connection. iraUant-he»njP 3yrne had a n;c^: unfottimste noon. The74 words
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