The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 January 1939
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Title Section17 1939-01-28 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO 1...68* ESTI*. 1833. SATURDAY, JANUARY ,18, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration120 1939-01-28 1 Britain Ahead In Navy Race I Minimi. .lan. 27. INCLUDING many smaller fieins NBI« ships i,,r tin' British Navy will come ?,hnii this >ear at a rate (aster than at any previous iim:\ declare* Karl Stanhope, Hrn Lord of the Admiralty, nitfeg m Hone and Empire. He add> that mReuter - 120 words
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Article54 1939-01-28 1 London, Jan. *>7. i Air Minister and ot the Admiralty. his Bwmnaea two. flatly refuted the days of fleets ftted now uroblems but In recent years the testing its strength these no V conditions closer co-operation Mi Force by the Navy end, rathei thanBritish Wireless - 54 words
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Article69 1939-01-28 1 Perpiguan. Jan. i. Flgareot, the present seat of the Spanish Government, *a.s bombed this morning. The results of the raid arc not yet known. People reaching hero stale that the town la overflowing with refugees. When it was bombed by the Nationalist? hundreds are J?oli?vcd toReuter - 69 words
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Article43 1939-01-28 1 London. Jan. 27. Although no special inquiry has been made by the British Government rfiEarding the calling up of the 1901 class m Italy, the Italian authorities have Informed the Government that the reasons for this step are "administra- tive, not political."— ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article230 1939-01-28 1 Population Strolls The Bo ulevardes TOTS HAIL FRANCO 1 Barcelona, Jan. 27. HIE whole population of Barcelona appeared to be m the streets this morning, either watching or participating m demonstration* m celebration of the Nationalist occupation. There were big processions of young boys and girls,Reuter - 230 words
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Article, Illustration211 1939-01-28 1 Blazing Houses Town's Only Illu mination CHILE 'QUAKE HORRORS Santiago. Jan. 27. /GRAPHIC accounts oi the appalling havoc caused ir the Chile earthquake were given by an eyewitness who returned today from a visit to the affected zones. He said the stricken rcas resembled an inferno. Chilian presented a sceneReuter - 211 words
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Article70 1939-01-28 1 Perpisnan, Jan. 27. IWIIILK Nationalist warplanes today carried out intensive bombing of towns between Barcelona and the frontier, including Grenollers and Cardedeu, another •squadron dropped 400,000 leaflets m the centre of Madrid, informin* the people of th* n apture ©t Barcelona. Eleven thousanJ rockets were sentReuter - 70 words
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77 1939-01-28 1 Pcrpign.ui. Jan. 27. Eight hundred international volunteers were either killed or wounded Ifi a Nationalist air raid according to the commander of the volunteers, who has Just arrived here The volunteers consisted ot Czechs. Germans. Italians and other antiFascists who were unable to returnReuter - 77 words
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Article51 1939-01-28 1 London, Jan. 27. The East Norfolk by-election today resulted m F. Medlicott (liberalNational Simonite), with 18,257 votes, beating N R. Tillett. (Labour) who polled 10,785 votes. The by-election was due to Viscount FJmley (Liberal-National succeeding to the Peerage on the death of his father. Earl Beauchamp.-Reuter - 51 words
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Article13 1939-01-28 1 Cambridge Mass, Jan. 27. Albert Sauveur. the famous metal- lurgist, died today.- ReuterReuter - 13 words
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Article48 1939-01-28 1 Japanese Job For General Wu Shanghai, Jan. 27. An unconfirmed Japanese report from Nanking claims that Marshal Wu Pei-tu, famed former war lord, lias accepted the position of president cf the pacification commission to be established In Kalfeng. capital of Honan, which is under Japanese occu- pation.- ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article23 1939-01-28 1 Melbourne, Jan. 21. In the Australian lawn tennis championship semi-finals of the men's singles, Bromwich beat McGrath 6—o, 6—3—R ReuterReuter - 23 words
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175 1939-01-28 1 Perpignan, Jan. 27. OARCELONA refugees state the city had been without, bread since Monday, while the Nationalists cut off the electric current on Tucsc'ay and the water supply on Wednesday The withdrawal of anti-aircraft guns and searchlights enabled the Nationalist bombers virtually to cutReuter - 175 words
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Article126 1939-01-28 1 Japan To Grab The Paracels London, Jan. 27. Reports that the Japanese Government is planning to annex the Paracel Ls'ands and that the decision f o do so was ratified by the Emperor on Dec 28 so far are unconfirmed In London and are regarded m diplomatic circle? as improbableReuter - 126 words
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Article71 1939-01-28 1 Jaipur. India. Jan 27. CEVEN Moslems were killed and 35 police injured today In a riot which broke out after Friday prayers m a jewellery bazaar. Several Moslems were wounded :md one police man is expected to die. It is stated a mob attempted toReuter - 71 words
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Article283 1939-01-28 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 27. YESTERDAY'S break in the tin pric?, when prices fell by 85s. for the three months position lo £209 10s., and 80s. for spot to £209, is the biggest fall for the past three months. It was attributable toFress Press Cable - 283 words
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Article102 1939-01-28 1 Doom, Holland. Jan. 27. With hus children and grandchildren around him. the Ex-Kalser Wilheliu today celebrated his 80th birthday. A de egation. from the Netherlands nobility, headed by Jonkheer Dr. Van den Bosch. Governor of Utrecht Pro vince, and a deputation of the villagers of Doom, headedReuter - 102 words
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Advertisement76 1939-01-28 1 B! G1A TEA |he rrc»hne*ui rra«ranre ol b« |4i \tnir home >fv *T* "*V -*^X* X ~*s M^2 lx iQM|^ JfJ ,jb ywk ___^^Bt TONIGHT MALAYAN RUGBY UNION DINNER BALL formal) SPECIAL CABABST Th t DAREDEVIL PRESTONS under ili e rtirct tkon < MISS GREEN OF THE CAPITOL DOLLIES T3CUPE76 words
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Advertisement128 1939-01-28 1 There •>• rwi belter Tea fhnu BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER $3.— NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE DANCE FORMAL MUSIC BY Mil RELLER BAND SUNDAY i 11 A. M. 1 P. M. POPULAR CONCERT "ORNtNG |BY JSSSJT SPKUL CWRY I 1. Ouverture..128 words
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503 1939-01-28 2 Cordial Reception By Conser vat i ve Press ANGLO-FRENCH AMITY London, Jan. 26. A DISTINCTLY tonic character is imparted m heavy news- paper headlines this morning by the nature of M. Bonnet's and Sir Samuel Hoare's speeches. The Daily Telegraph, m a leading article, saysReuter - 503 words
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Article101 1939-01-28 2 Paris, Jan. 27. All France aoplauds M. Bonnet's "hands off the French Empire' speech m the Chamber. In the press, likewise, there is unanimous approval of the Government's attitude. General comment is epitomised m Le Matin, when it says Messrs. Daladier and Bonnet now have theReuter - 101 words
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Article120 1939-01-28 2 The fall of Barcelona awakens little reassurance, particularly on the part of Liberal and Labour commentators. The News Chronicle says France may yet realise the dangers ahead and urgently demand a reversal of her present foreign policy. If she decides at the eleventh hour to interveneReuter - 120 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-01-28 2 TWENTY-Tl.-O passengers and the crac escaped injury last tccek when one of imperial Airways big new Frobisher air liners crashed landing at a/?j Cn the under carriage collapsed. Passenaers incivded Mr Webb Mi.ier, European manager of United Press and avthcr of '7 found No peace."48 words
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257 1939-01-28 2 NEW DRIVE TO WEST IT I Chungking, Jan. 27. Jite confirmed that the Japanese are massing alone drirp ai tOn Sam f hui RailWay P re Pa™tory to starting a drive westwards, by way of the West River by 1000O B l^ 11 i fUnion Times - 257 words
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Article65 1939-01-28 2 Chungking. Jan. 27. *J*HE China National Economic Council is reported to have been empowered to purchase foodstuffs sufficient to feed the Chinese forces for ten years. A sum of 5200,000,000 Chinese has been set aside by the central authorities to meet the purchase ofUnion Times - 65 words
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Article92 1939-01-28 2 Chuiiffking, Jan. 27. Madame Chiang Kai-shek has organised units of women's service corps which will provide opportunities for Chinese women to take an active part m helping to win the war. Patriotic Chinese women may join any of the following eisht servicescollection of winter clothing forUnion Times - 92 words
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Article116 1939-01-28 2 Probe Into China Finances M London, Jan. 27. Mr. C. Rogers, of the Bank of England arrived m London from China today. Although unable to make any statement, it is understood he is preparing a full report on China's finances and also consulting Sir Frederick LeithRoss and Mr. Montagu-Norman mReuter - 116 words
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Article51 1939-01-28 2 Tokio, Jan. 27. Mr. Wang Ching-wei apparently intends to stay m Hanoi for the time being m the hope of ascertaining fully the effects of his peace move. Mr Tseng Chung-ming, secretary to Mr. Wang, is maintaining contact between Mr. Wane and the outside world.- EasternEastern News - 51 words
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138 1939-01-28 2 ORDERS FOR LARGE LINERS Tokio, Jan. 27. TN their efforts to make Japan 1 mistress of the Pacific m the shipping industry, Japanese companies have mapped out an extensive plan for construction of large express passenger ships. According to the plan, two shipj. eachEastern News - 138 words
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Article148 1939-01-28 2 Canton, Jan. 27. Japanese Army and Navy authorities m South China have filed representations through Mr. Katsuo Okftiftki, the Canton Consul-General, with the British. American. Italian' German, French and Portuguese authorities m view of the repeated Hying of aeroplmnet of an unidentiilei nation:-. lity overEastern News - 148 words
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Article84 1939-01-28 2 Tokio, Jan. 27. Prompted by a desire to develop trade relations between Great Britain and Japan, the Anglo-Japanese Trade Council has been expanded b? the addition of seven members. The council was organised m 1935, when Lord Barnby visited Japan. New members include all the members olEastern News - 84 words
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40 1939-01-28 2 Tokio, J.in. 27. Mr. Itaro Ishii. newly-appointed Japanese Minister to The Hague sailed from Kobe yesterday In the Johore Maru lor Sourabaya, Java on route to Holland. He will inspect the Netherlands Indies Eastern NewsEastern News - 40 words
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79 1939-01-28 2 Loudun, Jan. 27. The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family will take part m the A.R.P. drill at Sandrinprham on Saturday. The drill will be on the same lines as that which has already been held at Buckingham PalaceBritish Wireless - 79 words
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Article18 1939-01-28 2 Mr. R. R. Timberlake (37), senior classical master at Rugby, is appointed headmaster of Lancaster Royal Grammar School.18 words
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Article87 1939-01-28 2 Warrant For Arrest Of A Chettiar ALREADY F <>R india A WARRANT for Hi A of M Indi^S 'k 1 Jfcvanaihan adliar the jurwdiction r ,iic «Z was ordered by Z S Jwtke, s.s.. sir I- Elwaine, m the giJ Bankruptcy Court, vesfi The ore! plication of Mr j w87 words
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Article126 1939-01-28 2 I ondwii Jaa j It is stated 'oue that nei Czech. French iments m regard lance for de 'been concluded The British c ject to Parlia as a lree grant t ment £4.000,090 of £10.000.000 already The French ever the Czech G aibility for Ink n126 words
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Article60 1939-01-28 2 Aichemc i Bifflap, Bast i porating the en houses, will pore Municipal second timr made at I mi 1 1 The Com: had disapproved 'ground that t.■ would occupy bungalows Moving refer* sion, Mr A. v, that the homes ly suited for relieving M congestion They60 words
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Article51 1939-01-28 2 REPUBLICANS .Uii ||(l1 N tlairU J-" I,^1 Command 1.1 the «n the Madrid a defiant stato"«'"<- p -The vat vi" torf M V necessary to Mki s Spaniards. ij •The st.ito.n.M.t x«° ft the totmders xtt **«Z3*4 weseca rapidly aPP^ c icb universal UUfi* r take part MfReuter - 51 words
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Advertisement118 1939-01-28 2 H J&4 #m\ Mr > I mm v m wr 1 h 11 V CHILLED Nowhere will \ou purchase ft P I Is< I «»l such outstanding I Q F r I quality with such fine J j flavour and tenderness j as thai which we can offer. I F118 words
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267 1939-01-28 3 JAPANESE CONSUL PROTESTS OVER POLICE ACTION Arrests" He Alleges INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM TOKIO frequent unjustifiable arrests of Japanand travellers by the Singapore authorities" (o the Straits Settlements Government by the ul-General at Singapore, Mr. I. Okamoto, act()?1 m lions from Toku, says Reuter. $sage, based on an official announcern Office267 words
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Article, Illustration78 1939-01-28 3 picture. AN advertising tie-up of the film "Suez' whi:h will be shown at a midnight premere tonight at the Alhambra, Singapore, and o^ens on Tuesday and the amenities of the K.L.M. airliners, which cross the great canal en outward and inward trips, appears in the window of the K.L.M. office.Free Press - 78 words
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431 1939-01-28 3 Warder Acquitted On Causing Death Charge U/ITHOUT calling upon the defence, Mr. L. B. Gibson, SinVY gapore Criminal District Tud^e, yesterday acquitted J. A. S. Taylor, European warder, o 1 a charge arising out of a fatal accident at Changi Road on Nov. 30, last year. Taylor was charged with431 words
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Article135 1939-01-28 3 Prased For Rerting A European J id (aia t a 'i/, wlv al driving, on ycung Chinos- 1 *;i. was ojmpli-ilic-spirltednMi Bingapor* TrafT;: j lerday. d 119 i n l charge F illcrton dice was also rwaplißnntkig S(.on. the magisttnj him that he was pleased that h?, a inemhcr of135 words
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Article129 1939-01-28 3 MTHBRsTS Always a Woman." the A new Columb a Qlffl at the Pavilion. Ii grand comedy. The swift pace 01 the story never flags a? crazy .situation follows cra^y sltusclon A m^re luscious Joan Blocdell than we have ever seen oeicie do 1 brilliant piece of129 words
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Article25 1939-01-28 3 1- known resident of years. Mr. J. W. 01 G7 y!"^ P re y Sterda y at Ke «n volunteer and free-25 words
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Article16 1939-01-28 3 S. Bateman, th r daughter. Eliza I f teat. mi n England i net Ranpura yes-16 words
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Article144 1939-01-28 3 DLEADING guilty to a charge o; j theft of $100 from his employer, a j young Chinese coolie Koh Sang Wah. I was yesterday convicted m the Singapore Sixth Police Court. He WAS sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment and fined $25 or In default144 words
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Article51 1939-01-28 3 Lee Kirn Kee. a Teochew. was produced before Mr. Conrad Oldham m the Singapore Second Police court yesterday, on a charge of cheating by dishonestly inducing Mohamed Ral to deliver to him a tricycle. valu?d at $28. The case was postponed lor a woe*. Ball was51 words
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187 1939-01-28 3 •IT is my hope that the Malayan Governments will open their high- or services t > Queen's Scholars." said Mr. Benedict PonnJa 1 tne F.MS. Qaeen'a Beholar of 193 i. who "returned on a visit to Malaya after three years &t Cambridge, In the187 words
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225 1939-01-28 3 Rubber Firm's $1,000, 000 Crash Recalled THE failure of a Chinese firm of rubber dealers m 1929, involving over $1,000,000, had an echo m the Singapore Bankruptcy Court, before the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine, yesterday, when a junior partner of the firm, Ching Pee Lam, made an application225 words
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Article93 1939-01-28 3 I EE AH CHU. a 31-;: ear-old Kheh appeared befor? Mr. Conrad Oldliam m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday, on a charge of criminal breach of trust. Lee was alleged to have on Jan. 2G. m an omnibus m Middle Road, while oeing employed93 words
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Article91 1939-01-28 3 WHEN b raid was made en a house m Sved Aiwi Road on Thursday night, 36 people were arrested for gambling on six pin tables. Yest3rday m the Singapore Fourth Police Court the accused person were produced and among the 22 who oleaded guilty91 words
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Advertisement524 1939-01-28 3 Jeven different flavours BeaHhat tf you're able Ik 111 aefcett of Mixed O/als SPRATF'S is o,i the label! HvMisii.lo beqinwitli. ThcfastyWEM-andFISH #^ddtooieietheVfGETABlf A very wholesome dish Mften theres CHtESI with BUTTER (Of qoodnesi there s no lack) IfieWHOLEMEAI- the biownone While CHARCOMit the Black By no meant it's the least524 words
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Miscellaneous70 1939-01-28 3 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice m Ist. Court at 10 a.m. Special Case:— Rex vs. Lee Hoey. At 10.30 a.m.:— Judgment m Div. 3/38 i George Ralph Hopkins vs. Florence Elizabeth Hopkins and J. II Klein- man. Before Mr. Justice Home at 10.15 a.m. 1 Summons-in-Chambers70 words
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352 1939-01-28 4 JAPANESE INVASION CANNOT HELP BUT FAIL Wrong Military And Political Tactics CHIANG'S MESSAGE OF HOPE Chungking, Jan. 27. "JAPAN must fail m her adventure m China because her military tactics, political activities and foreign policy have all been wrong," declared General Chiang Kai-shek yesterday, m his opening address at theReuter - 352 words
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Article80 1939-01-28 4 Jerusalem. Jan. 27. The sentence of three years' imprisonment imposed on Constable W. E. T. Wood was reduced on appeal to 18 months. The appeal of Constables P. and J. Crossley, who were bound over, was heard yesterday and tha sentences Quashed. The lour British constable.? Wood.80 words
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286 1939-01-28 4 Importance Of Spain To British Sea Defences London, Jan. 25. THE importance of Spain m regard to British sea power is stressed by Capt. Liddell Hart, noted military correspondent, writing m the Evening Standard. The writer, discussing the vulnerability of Great Britain m the event of attacks by superior submarine286 words
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293 1939-01-28 4 Paris, Jan. 27. npHE Government motion on the 1 maintenance and integrity of the .French Empire and the safety of her j imperial routes was voted for unanimjously by all 609 deputies m the Cham- ber. The Premier, M. Daladier. earlier declared: "France will notReuter - 293 words
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Article70 1939-01-28 4 Tokio, Jan. 27. /COVERING the 3,125 miles between Tokio and Bangkok m 30 hours 40 minutes, the Heinkel plane "Nogi," of the Japan Air Transport Company, arrived m Bangkok at 3.25 p.m. yesterday afternoon on a goodwill flight. Actual flying time was 18 hours 36 minutes,Eastern News - 70 words
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Article58 1939-01-28 4 Bucharest, Jan. 27. Vasile Christexu, leader of the Iron Guard, committed suicide this afternoon, turning his revolver upon himself after firing at and wounding a detective, a member of a party who had cornered him. Police had hunted him for six months. Another Iron GuardReuter - 58 words
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Article83 1939-01-28 4 Shanghai, Jan. 27. |%N the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the 932 Shanghai hostilities tomorrow, local Kuomintang headquarters today issued a statement embodying a three-point programme to be observed on that day to hoist the Chinese flag halt-m^st, to remain silent for three minutes at83 words
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Article84 1939-01-28 4 Marseilles, Jan. 27. HPHE British steamer Thorpe Bay ar- rived from Barcelona yesterday with 58 refugees picked up m Barcelona and other Spanish towns. The captain asked permission to land the refugees but permission was withheld for the time being on the ground that theReuter - 84 words
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Article72 1939-01-28 4 Copenhagen, Jan. 26. piVE GERMAN spies were sent to prison following Denmark's biggest spy trial for years. One was sentenced to 18 monthsimprisonment, and the other four received eight months' imprisonment each. Details of the spy charges are being kept secret here. One ofReuter - 72 words
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56 1939-01-28 4 Pekinr. W'^ Breaking his silent iad «jj w ing to requests to emerge self-imposed retirement, l,t le>1 <jfr«-Pei-fu. former war M w» the ChlhM faction has rt over the helm of lUfe lw It is generally belief >l be nomnated by the ChinaEstern News - 56 words
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Advertisement685 1939-01-28 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the follow m a materials or services For particulars, see Municipal Tenders RoomSupply of Sulphate of Alumina for period June 1, 1939 to May 31, 1940 Date of Closing 4 p.m.. Apr. 3, *****. Supply and delivery of one685 words
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Advertisement555 1939-01-28 4 AFTER BABY CAME Mother Put On Weight "Before having my baby," writes a young mother, "I weighed 10 stone. Afterwards to my great dismay I weighed 12 st. 7 lbs., and gradually Increased to 13 st. 1 lb. Then I read of Kruschtn Salts (six weeks ago), and I decided555 words
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Advertisement91 1939-01-28 4 NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on: Friday, Feb. S, Thaipusam (Bank Holiday). CHANGI ROAD TRAFFIC TAKE NOTICE that owing to works m progress on the Changi Road, general traffic between the 10th and 11th milestones, will be discontinued for a period of approximately 7 weeks from Saturday, 4th.91 words
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Miscellaneous121 1939-01-28 4 PASSENGERS BY AIR Ariived from Saigon by KNILM plane: i Mr. Le Comte D'Ursel, Mr. Tourneux, Mr. H. van Bockom Maas. Left for N.I. by KNILM plane:— Mr. H. I van Bockom Maas, Mr. Blaas, Mr. and Mrs. Khouw, Mr. Zimmerman. Arrived from N.I. by KLM plane:— Mr. Samuels, Mr.121 words
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Miscellaneous133 1939-01-28 4 SINGAPORE I HARBOUR The following arc ships alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive:— East Wharf. Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1-— Muinam 22. Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3 'Ke^or^Y 18: H0Cgh Merchant Empire Dock, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3 West Wharf, Entrance Gate 6; Exit133 words
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Miscellaneous504 1939-01-28 4 A Mai] *NWARD Imperial: F rom Pii »**day, Friday, SaCj! d H Wearnes: From P. "I Kuala r.ump™. P *C«. 1^ evening **rivei r JJ X.L.M.: From N>th..i ■AM.: JIH Tuesday, Thursda^ X a S ings. un <lay h^. K-N.LLJVL: From Wednesdays. aiJon: Indie^A^rives Tu^^^ .Imperial: From Hon r ir504 words
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Article230 1939-01-28 5 ■pHE SRC. hockey team had another good win yesterday when they defeated the R.A.F. 4—l m a gan:e played on the padang. The winners, who fielded a fast and well-combined forward line, had everything their own way for a major portion of the230 words
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Article76 1939-01-28 5 COO CHKE CHEN, a 23 year-old Wenchiew. appeared before Mr. Conrad Oldham m the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday, on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Pak Eng Teng. m Sambawa Road on Thursday night. Inspector T. E. Wray. prosecuting, i said that76 words
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133 1939-01-28 5 •"THAT the Singapore Municipal Commissioners had received an anonymous letter regarding one of its employees was revealed during the discussion of a decision, made m committee, refusing to grant a written pe: mission to one of its ledger clerks to undertake private night work at133 words
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Article23 1939-01-28 5 The lornier home of the Kin* and Queen. 145. Piccadilly, Is to be let. a scheme for conversion Into flats not having materialised.23 words
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Advertisement326 1939-01-28 5 T»»r >l° st A" tl > rn^c Spy story ever Screened! JJJ 6c TOMORROW 4 SHOWS DAILY T A M. 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P. M. ALHAMBRA M^ m OOLOfitS DCL RK) GMRGI SANDERS J show iJH pf7£P LORRE VItOINIA nWVb SIO RUMANN I JOSf P* <CHIIDKtAIfT MAURICI MOSCOVKH j PHONE326 words
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Advertisement236 1939-01-28 5 GIRLS! Come and Learn how to marry a millionaire IN SIX EASY LESSONS! J[ODAY at the CAP 1 1 0 Lj 3,15-6,15-9,15 \^ond^omc still th<> VAi Ifl OL u '^f' WTw .JJBr V ifW RUTH CUV^hT^^^^^K*^ JStiSF W\^^WF Ml ody said "No! The ,1 AYRES HUSSEY KIBBE r V J*236 words
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Advertisement293 1939-01-28 5 PAVILION 3.15-6.15-9.15 TODAY! II A NEW LAUGH HIT IS BORN! GRAND Ei\TERTAINMENT M -STRAITS TIMES. I "THERE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN' I COLUMBIA'S HAPPY SUCCESSOR TO *«FIL TRUTH" j JOAN BLONDELL m^Sl MELVYN DOUGLAS SV n >f -^^7 «jwKhß! BBk. i v BBk vBBP^VHBkv. f J9sv 88l j^h BrW v -^^BV^293 words
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590 1939-01-28 6 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1939. A Japanese Protest To Singapore THE Japanese Government has taken the very unusual step of lodging what is evidently an official protest regarding the action of the Special Eranch police m Singapore m raiding several Japanese premises m the city to seize590 words
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Article, Illustration1120 1939-01-28 6 The World Today BY VERNON BARTLETT In The News Chronicle I IGHT comes from the East! The masses of Chinese migrating westwards before the advancing Japanese may yet save Britain from another war. With hardly a slogan about democracy m their1,120 words
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Advertisement188 1939-01-28 6 I I V W?& II Yes, and AUsopps dc. I suppose these It's science instead of I I days they can control jucss-work, and that's |g 11.. why every bottle of I I the bottling of beer Allsopps is just as I 1 much tetter. good as the last. jy188 words
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Advertisement11 1939-01-28 6 LACQUER SCREENS AND CABINETS 18. BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.11 words
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379 1939-01-28 7 COMMISSIONERS ADOPT RULE TO BUY BRITISH GOODS jyj r Tan Criticises Free E Trade Policy 'MUST HELP OURSELVES" i; votes i<> MXi <> nt member not voting, Singapore MuniV r ipal Commissioners yesterday approved of the principle ttfbodied m an amended motion by Mr. S. B. Tan. of buying British379 words
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Article396 1939-01-28 7 QI'PCSING the motion by Mr. S. B. v Tan that the Singapore Municipal Commissioners should approve of the general principle oi buying British wherever possible. Mr w. Bartley. the president, said: "We cannot pretend to be judges of the extent to which industry In the396 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-01-28 7 picture 'm BENEDICT POSNIAH. the 1 J34 F.M.S. Queen's Scholar, who arrived on a visit to Ma'aya after three years at Camoridge. by the P. and O. liner Ranpura yesterday Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Article, Illustration209 1939-01-28 7 A MESSAGE was received in Singapore yesterday announcing the death in England of Mr. John Mitchell, for many years with Messrs. Harrisons Barker Co.. Ltd., and for several years their managing director Mr. Mitchell, who was 65. was born at Berwick-on-Tweed209 words
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Article40 1939-01-28 7 iwir. Bruce Donald Fraser, elder surviving son of Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser. a former G.0.C., Malaya, and tff late Mrs. Fraser, is to marry Miss Audrey Croslegh, daughter of Lieut-Col. E. L. Croslegh and the late Mrs. Croslegh, of London.40 words
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Article458 1939-01-28 7 U J AM no plaster saint. I do not believe m offering my other cheek when my one cheek is being continually slapped." said Mr. S. B. Tan at the meeting of Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday when he spoke on the motion brought by him458 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-01-28 7 picture. The Commodore Malaya, Commodore T. B. Drew, photographed with his v:ife. who arrived from England by the P. and O. liner Ranpura yesterday. The Commodore met the liner at Penanc and accompanied his wife to Singapore.- Free PressFree Press - 39 words
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Article27 1939-01-28 7 Following a fall m hei- hou^e at f, Farrer Road, yesterday afternoon, Mrs. B. Lowick was taken to hosmlal by ambulance.27 words
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Advertisement73 1939-01-28 7 111 I Viny GOOD FOOD a F| »*OIR CONVENIENCE B«lw» or After the Show DINE 8c WINE I lUX CAPITOL RESTAURANT K l^ E^ ENGINEER'S V EAR. BOOK 1939 under the JJ TOR OF THE ENGINEER" '/'"•'^ration O f ex|wt «t,utor*. h has been carerevised, brings technical information to use73 words
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Advertisement220 1939-01-28 7 Birk 's CHOICE MUSHROOMS L Pm I i« J^^ ffVj I_Mb\k^Jl mushrooms J^HSpSjUjH 6 oz. tin —75 cent\. BRi^ \£^2St FRENCH TYPE R3y3pH| MUSHROOMS OPP^SWrW ROBINSON CO., LTD AND REDUCED C^*32m\ When you strike an 55«^ffll I/ ovdmaiy concrete floor j Wll^H riJrK^*^^ 'Iliiiiin <> *mdm, »mifm(«Jfii«fi »■< R^^*^ *tnWIO0R)«220 words
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368 1939-01-28 8 Three Big Films On Tuesday— midnight shows tonight By Free Press X Film Correspondent TUESDAY will be a big night for Singapore filmKoers. Each of the three leading cinemas will put on a new iilm; all three films are unusually good ones. We have at the Capitol "If I were368 words
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Article, Illustration264 1939-01-28 8 AT the New World cabaret there are two dancers who were once film players very well-known to Chinese cinema audiences m Singapore as well as China. They are the Miss Liong Choy Chan •and Miss Liong Choy Chu. They came to Singapore m264 words
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Article, Illustration184 1939-01-28 8 THE distinction of being the president of dancing hostesses m China since 1933 is held by Miss Wong Shiaw Mei. now a new addition to {he bevy of cabaret beauties at the Great World. Miss Wong came to Singapore about a week ago from184 words
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Advertisement176 1939-01-28 8 EPHEPROL The me* improwd curr for Co.ds. Catarrh Hay Fever Etc. GIVES INSTANT RELIEF can be readily carried m the pocket and used at any time The Federal Dispensary 8 Raffles Place f <Wk£%* Unbreakable l§jS&£\ Waherproof %g^k Wrlsr Wakh fn®«™^ varan^ ecd l 0y ears Wts&/y)m Men>s Streamline" vM^BK<^B176 words
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Advertisement117 1939-01-28 8 IVLS. INDIA Arrived Jan. 25, 19.J9 Consignees of cargo per the above motorship from Europe are hereby notified that a general survey oi all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 1 at 9 a.m., Bonded "D M at 2 p.m. and Matches Store at117 words
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Advertisement218 1939-01-28 8 BECAUSE it SAVES DECARBONISING •SAVES PETROL SAVES OIL DRAINS I SAVES MOTOR WEAR SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. w.P.S. IA BIBBY LINE (LONDON ADDRESS): 21, PALL MALL, LONDON S.W. 1 Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON, COLOMBO, PORT SUDAN, MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connerticn from Singapore and Penang. HOMEWARD SAILINGS218 words
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Advertisement497 1939-01-28 8 BOUSTEAD CO., L fl (Incorporated In pj^s.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5133-Passa M SU( CANADIAN PACtfIC Flu '__'_j hlml'li* _&_______m________ > '__4_\ Uf| AYtL T y*"^ (Incorporated In Englandj THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TPaNsPu., SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EfflSS I VANCOUVER-ACROSS CANADA by TRVvirntt ENTAL TRAIN without change-thence l,v (V V497 words
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Advertisement475 1939-01-28 9 P* INCORPOKA F!; IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. M. COS SAILINGS, OUTW/ RDS Huf i iiiiiutf Spore. Tonnage. S'porc A p RA 17,000 In Port CORFU 15,000 Mar. 10 Rii'i»*'PlNDl 17,000 Peb. 10 CHTTRAL 15,000 Mar. 24 ESnwAK 070 Peb U CARTHAGE 15.000 Apr. 7 Peb. 24 BANGALORE 6.000475 words
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Advertisement534 1939-01-28 9 McALISTER CO., LTD. {Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) GRESHAM HOUSE, BATTERY RD., SINGAPORE. PHONE 5172 ELLERMAN BUCKHAU Co., Ltd. incorporate*! tn Kngtaiui) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS fiHO SUE 2 CANAL S earner Due Sails CITY OF MANDALAY Calls Glasgow A.M. Jan 30 Feb. 2 CITY OF FLORENCE Calls Glasgow534 words
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Advertisement615 1939-01-28 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Bafldtaf. Cofljer Qo«y Sin^aport TeL 5151. Chartered Bask BaDding Pena»f -••>••• TO. 1H«. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON, N. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (la conjunction with the Glen Line) Dee Saile AGAMEMNON Mars, L'don. R'dam. H burg. G'gow Jan. 29 Ffeb 1 NELEUS L'don, R'dam,615 words
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522 1939-01-28 10 JAMES EDWARD BURNETT, 20-year-old private of the Manchester Regiment, was sentenced to a total term of five months' rigorous imprisonment when he was convicted by Mr. L. B. Gibson, Singapore Criminal District Judge, yesterday, on throe charges arising out of incidents occurring522 words
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168 1939-01-28 10 Arranged To Have Himself Stabbed ALLEGATION MADE BY YOUNG INDIAN TliK Question whether a man had) arranged to get himself stabbed In order to get another man into' trouble arcss m an appeal by a young Indian, Mohamsd HanifTa bin Abdul; Korter, before Sir Percy McElwaine. j Chief Justice. S.S..168 words
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Article, Illustration50 1939-01-28 10 Picture. The r.rv.' Brillsh naval atimdia for Tokio. Capta'n D. N. C. Tufne'.l, who arrived at Singapore m the I*, and O. liner Ranpura yc>terday. dpi. Tu.ncll served m H.^l.S. Kent fVoni 1933-3.> en the China Station, ulien he waa on the staff of Adinlra! Sir Frederic Dreyfr. Free PressFree Press - 50 words
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Article38 1939-01-28 10 Many Malayans who rememoer Mr Edward Barnes as Chief Steward m the P. and O liner Ranchi from 1924 to 193G will regret to hear of his death at Tiford. near Londen last week, write? v.ur Londca Correspondent38 words
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Article135 1939-01-28 10 PRESCRIBING as a disgrace to Singapen the condlfons m which wild birds and animals were kept lor cale. Mr R. E. Prentis suggested at a meefn? of the Singa^orj Municipal Commi>son3r3 y?sterday that either Gjv^rnmant be asked tD take action or the trad? should b? mad?135 words
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Article179 1939-01-28 10 t r\i;CZ asain political events have disturbed the market and considerable nervousness accompanied by fairly heavy selling has resulted, write Lewis and Peat < Singapore > m tlieir weekly rubber report issued relay. This seems to be mainly due to fear of what may happen rather179 words
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Article68 1939-01-28 10 SINGAPORE couid hear regular organ recitals if only funds wire forthcoming to pay for an annual advertising space In ths local papers, said Mr. E. A. Brown at a m3eting of Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday. The provision of newspaper space would make possible reinstatement of organ68 words
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Article62 1939-01-28 10 Two Chinese women, Teo Ah Sua and Ng Ah Hoi, pleaded guilty m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday, to a charge that en Jan. l, they cut 10 pieces of wood valued at $5 m the forest reserve at Bukit Timah Road, without62 words
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Advertisement672 1939-01-28 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. 4 TO I.UROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND FENANG TO COLOMBO. BOMBAY. SL'KZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA. MARSEILLES AND NEW IORK. Arrives Leaves Leaves ArTivrs Spore Spore. Penam ie* *ork PRESIDENT HARRISON Jan 29 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 Mar. 14 PRESIDENT HAVES fob 11 F"b 14 Feb672 words
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Advertisement587 1939-01-28 10 Ui 3i m\u jLlj^fc FOB AFRICA AND SOUTU \ML!:«i vCurnos Aires Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo Durbar r London. Port Elizabeth. Cape Town P Janeiro. Santoj, Montevideo I homeward voyage. Pao Grande and Belem t Africa Maru Buenos Aires via Colombo. Magadivo basa. Zanzibar. Dar-es-Salaam. Belra t enco Marques. Durban,587 words
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Article967 1939-01-28 11 Fraser And Co. s List n ny .>:. MM: 5 P.M. MINING Bujers >«•!!»• is ,r IDs 10s 9d 21s Yd 22s Pd Ik 3d 13s 3d -1 .28 7-s 3d 8s 3d c.d. 11l Gd It* Cd lOd IS 3d ft 9d 8s 6d967 words
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498 1939-01-28 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES From London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday •New York p£ces quoted id 0.8. currency. The above are dealers' middle prices jobbers' margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included Share of £i denomination unless Latest Quotations Previous otherwise stated y Conversion Loan, spc 1944-64.... 109%498 words
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73 1939-01-28 11 l Singapore sawmill directly or inpeople was made luriioipal Commis-disi-ussed whether a decision to teri the Siong urn noorlßf logs on the ■<re Canal. I sacci'ssfully moved retoctataa which stated "J ol a further breach of )he temporary licence 1 »m Sawmill Co. for the banka73 words
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Article76 1939-01-28 11 a FINE of $15 was imposed on a Chinese, Sect Chin Slew, m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday by Mr. L. C. Gob, when he pleadwi guilty to possessing a double Larrelled shotgun and a revolver without a firearms' licence, between Sept. 30 and76 words
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Article21 1939-01-28 11 Mr JuiiiLS Harrison, Hastings musical director, will conduct on Hastings Pier this weefc with a baton made from the pier timbers.21 words
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265 1939-01-28 11 •T*HE business affairs of a 57-year-old European, George Dickenson, who at one time had a collection of china worth about $70,000 were disclosed during his public examination before the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy MeElwaine, m the Singapore Bankruptcy Court, yesterday. It was also265 words
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116 1939-01-28 11 lAN. 27, 1929: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Tone of Market: Quiet after weak. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 7V.J. per IHI New York Spot Sheet U.S. cts. 14% per lb. Bayers Sellers. No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose 25 M 25 No. IX R.S.S. P. 0.8. m116 words
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59 1939-01-28 11 Tok Sang Mm, a middle-aged Chinese, appeared m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday on a charge of bringing two Chinese girls into the Colony on Aug. 9, for the purpose of prostitution. Accused claimed trial and the cas* was postponed to Feb. 2 for59 words
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Article123 1939-01-28 11 ISSUED BY FRASER AND CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY Tin at midday was $106 y A% down 52.50 and the Price of Rubber at 4 o'clock was buyers Spot 25?6 cents, buyers April/June 25 1 i cents, market steadier. Both Tin and Rubber shares were123 words
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Article188 1939-01-28 11 JAN. 27 BUYING London T.T. 2 3 25 32 London demand 2 3 25 32 Lyons demand 2043 Switzerland demand 239 Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 Montreal demand 54 5 16 Batavia demand 993^ Samarang demand 995^ Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon demand 154 a i188 words
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Article183 1939-01-28 11 From London 5. 30. p. m. Yesterday KrßßEß:— Firm London: 711 16d 7-^d. Previously 7f->d 7*-.d April-June: 711 16d. 713 16d. Previously 7~9 IG.I 7%d July-Sept.: I^6. 7" B d. Previously: 7^3 7 WIN Oct -Dec: 7 13 16 d. 715 lGd Previously: 711 16d 7%d New183 words
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Article69 1939-01-28 11 From London; Latest Quotations TIN: Firm. Spot: £213 2s. 6d. Previously: £209 2s. 6d. Three months: £212 17s. 6d Previously: £209 12s 6d NEW YORK TIN: 45.75 d. Previously. 45.25 d. COPPER: Settlement £41 17s. 6d. Previously: £42. GOLD: Yesterday: £7 Bs. S^d, Previously: £7 Bs. 8d69 words
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66 1939-01-28 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Method or Parity beiore Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 121.11 177 17« 15 16 New York. to 4.8665 4.67V 2 4.67»/ 2 Amsterdam Guilders to 3.96^ 8 59' 2 8.66 3 8 Hong Kong Per dollar Is. 3d Is. Id66 words
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Advertisement296 1939-01-28 11 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated m Ghir,* oy Special 'Jnarteii IS. CeoU Street. Singapore I'eJeplione*: Ma na err 't OfQce 6444 Asst Manager* 'Mtrre *i44fi Exchange Dept «441 General Office 5188-t Cable Address: < 111 N<iKl.<). Palo Up Capital Ch f IQ.otf.#M.f« Reserve f-tinds tn excess of Ch. i.tfOO.'iju.oi Total Asaet*296 words
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Article146 1939-01-28 12 Teams for today's game are as follows: THE NORTH D. R. Harper (Sel.) Capt. T. Hatfleld (Sel). A. Close (P.), C. W. Lyle (P.), J. H. Abbott (S2l.>. J. W. Ewart (P.) M. B. Pestana <P.) R. W. McCall (Pk.>, P. W. Bourne (Sel.). O. E. M146 words
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Article624 1939-01-28 12 BIG GAME AT ANSON RQad THERE will be few, if any, empty places at Ansoi i> 1 Stadium this afternoon, when the pick of Malaya* p players will meet m the annual North vs. South mat** North-South matches have a history, an attract* most a glamour, all624 words
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1457 1939-01-28 12 OPENING DA Y'S PROGRAMME (By Our Racing- Reporter) DIG fields will be the order of the day, at today's races at Ipoh the opening day of the Perak Turf Club's January meeting. There bein^ only four overnight scratching? Cash, Flajr and Banner, Rosalie,1,457 words
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Article22 1939-01-28 12 The hockey makch between the CSC. and the M.C.U. which was to have been played on the CSC. ground yesterday was cancelled.22 words
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416 1939-01-28 12 AVERAGE STAKE WAS $3,050 THE annual general meeting of ordinary members of 1 the Singapore Turf Club was held m the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, Fullerton Building-, yesterday. Referring to the accounts Mr. Williamson said that after donations amounting to the sum416 words
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Article53 1939-01-28 12 Free Press Selections Free Press selections for todaj's races are as follows: Race I.— HARFLEUR, Miss Rod. Race 2.— FIGHTING FINIsn. Turnover. Race 3.— GREEN EYES, Rex. Race 4.— PHARIOL, Marnell. R»ce S.— STARLOCK. Work and Play. Race 6.— QUEEN'S STAR, Heroic Star. Race 7.— A.D.C. Constant Light. Race B.—53 words
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Article146 1939-01-28 12 IJISPIAYING all round superiority the Royal Engineers gained a fournil victory over the S:C.C. m a hockey match played on the padang yesterday. The Sappers played with ten men for the greater part of the game, for Lainton their outside right, had to leave146 words
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Article49 1939-01-28 12 s^ !a »d M Cardiff^* 1 Howard Daries (S«iZ Sydney wmiam. Ib^JjTß fred Wooller (Cardiff) M v Its (Oxford). Flvet Jc^' iIIZT 'I) Haydn Tann fr Javies (Swansea* M (Newport,. Ladle Davfc, sea): Wen Davi.s tCartSTt Uatkins (CardifTi |r f B. Lon? (Swansea)49 words
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Article286 1939-01-28 12 CIXGAPORE trounced Johcr? i v h v tune of s— nil on t;i. 7 ground In Anscn Road Although the game j enough, the standard oi lai below thaf. erpecl match. Combination amont i •':■> flayers war, conspicuou and Sin^aoore lm many (In? ins ODBOttvnitlss. At286 words
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Article33 1939-01-28 12 Change In Malaya Team J. F. Brown, taf Bcli three-quarter, is nd l«* Malaya Ru?bv XVs Kong. His place hai ben. tilled Fractor. of th? Loyal* whi eel for the Army and ,^\j^}33 words
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Article20 1939-01-28 12 In a fast and keen bockef Gillman Barracks yesterday tfv Chester Regiment beat the W by two gcals to OQe.20 words
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Advertisement198 1939-01-28 12 after doy\ After struggling along m agony for years, Mr. W. had the joy of losing all his suffering through his wife reading an advertisement like this. Mrs. W.s letter will interest every stomach sufferer. My husband has tor seven years been a terrible sufferer from stomach trouble and could198 words
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Advertisement30 1939-01-28 12 SALE Commencing MONDAY JANUARY 30TH NOTE: We are keeping open on the morning of h for the benefit of the business woman ?r:i AUK CHATS NGIRS Proprietress: DOROTHY M. COLE^^^,30 words
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