The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 February 1939
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Title Section17 1939-02-09 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,697. Kstd. 1835. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article55 1939-02-09 1 •■{hat Indefinable Berlin, M* -rtITHSTASI>ING the d %fanda striking 'ilin: Isriti.ll colont.»Hi> appear* X rp..i iof the is uiih an explan2, that it i- n; f«n l rtl} cooU Rd the her partyi the 1 tlon ol Indethli part luered I of lid cl:sthe d I55 words
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Article11 1939-02-09 1 Aircraftman Drowns From Canoe his Air William from :-noe Aide been11 words
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Article19 1939-02-09 1 I 8. M&t Libya de*J be the next tl n. In i of the19 words
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Article, Illustration169 1939-02-09 1 London, Feb. N. I o\iD LONDONDERRY, m "a speech last night, said Germany's progress toward strength provoked some difficulty, but he did not say that with any note of pessimism or m any spirit of alarm. With the great material assets of the British Empire,British Wireless - 169 words
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Article42 1939-02-09 1 Lord Londonderry is a leading member ol the Conservative Party, well-known for his ardent and eloquent championing of Germany's cause m England. His book, •Ourselves and Germany" is being widely read. He recently condemned excesses permitted during the removal of the Jew-.42 words
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Article71 1939-02-09 1 Moscow. Feb. 8. A military tribunal today sent- j enced to death the deputy chief of the Moscow Municipal District Police. Four other police officials were: sentenced to between three and ten years m gaol for trumping up charges of speculation and theft against perlOQIReuter - 71 words
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Article30 1939-02-09 1 Salisbury, Rhodesia, Feb. 3. The Government or South Rhodesia today decided to make national registration compulsory, with the aim of providing for military service without undue dislocation or industries.— ReuterReuter - 30 words
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283 1939-02-09 1 Improved Working Conditions Sought APPARENT DEADLOCK New Delhi, Feb. 8. THE negotiations between the official Malayan Delegation 1 and the Government of India are believed to have failed to yield any agreement as to the terms on which emigration of Indian labour to Malaya could start283 words
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108 1939-02-09 1 Ottawa, Feb. 8. A NUMBER of rumours about contingencies which might interfere with the Royal visit to Canada were refuted tonight m a statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. Mac Kenzie King. Reports included one that the British Government might advise against the tripReuter - 108 words
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Article121 1939-02-09 1 London. VeT>.*B. Scottish Cup third round draw fixtures for Feb. 18 are:— Buckle vs. Third Lanark, Rangers vs. Clyde, Dunfermline vs. Alloa. Motherwell vs. St. Mirren. Hearts vs. Celtic. Falkirk vs. Aberdeen, Hibernian, and Queen of the South receive byes.— Renter HOME FOOTBALL London, Feb. 8. Cup results121 words
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Article46 1939-02-09 1 Los Angeles. Feb. 8. A local promoter. Tom Gallely. today announced Joe Louis would meet Jack Roper m a ten-round title fight m Los Angeles m April. Tentatively. Tom Gallely and Mike Jacobs are promoting Roper, who is 35 and the holder of five records.— ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article181 1939-02-09 1 COMMONS QUESTION ABOUT IMPERIAL AND X.L.M. London, Feb. 9. Asked by Mr. W. R. D. Perkins (Govt., Stroud) what steps had been taken m the past two months to expedite the Imperial Airways service to Singapore m view of the fact that the Royal Dutch Airlines service stillReuter - 181 words
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Article, Illustration165 1939-02-09 1 Reuter QUESTIONS FOR MR. BUTLER London, Feb. 9. MR. R. A._ BUTLER, the Undersecretary, Foreign Office, replying to Sir John WardlawMilne (Govt. Worcester) m the Commons said representations from the British Chamber of Commerce m Hong Kong transmitted through the British Consul -General mReuter - 165 words
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Article123 1939-02-09 1 More Pressure On Japan London, Feb. 8. pvISCUSSIONS still were proceeding m Shanghai legarding the Japanese prevention of the Changpoo Conservancy Board from carrying out dredging at the approach to Shanghai t'.nd some progress had been made, said Mr. R. A. Butler, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign Office, m the Commons tonightReuter - 123 words
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Article83 1939-02-09 1 L'Oricnt, Feb. 8. The cruiser Georges Leygues and the destroyer Bison collided last night, apparently due to fog during the current manoeuvres m the Atlantic. According to an unconfirmed report, two were killed and 30 Injured. The collision occurred 15 miles southeast of Penmarch, onReuter - 83 words
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Article68 1939-02-09 1 London, Feb. 9. Lieut. -Commander R. Fletcher (Labour, Warwick) asked ir, the Commons tonight what conversations there had been with the Netherlands Government concerning co-operation m defence matters m the Far East. Mr. R.A. Butler, Under Foreignnormal interchanges of information on technical points connected withReuter - 68 words
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Article41 1939-02-09 1 Washington, Feb. 8. Senator King today announced he will introduce a resolution m the Senate tomorrow proposing that President Roosevelt be authorised to call i conference of all nations to consider the limitation of armampnts ReuterReuter - 41 words
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30 1939-02-09 1 The Hague, Holland. Feb. 8. The projected visit of Queen Wilhelmina to King Albert of Belgium has been arranged for the end of May. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Advertisement57 1939-02-09 1 BIGIA TEA Brioa 8 tbe {r^ sbneSB flfld fragrance of the M olayan Q^rdens to your home VC A 1 2*> V *^^W P^^B ■*^H ftPt^H q^T^^^^^. B P^^h i^^B w^^H TOKIGHT Rc H£SfRAL CONCERT H to 9.15 P. M. i O|| <N£R DANCE (formal) >"> to midnight I^^ N<57 words
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Advertisement95 1939-02-09 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA ADELPHI Mfew) HOTEL ROOI UARDBN TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE KELLER BAND DANCE INFORMAL NO AFTER DINNER ADMISSION CHARGE SEA VIEW HOTEL FRIDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY TIIF HELLER BAND TONIGHT DANCE INFORM \L NO AFTER95 words
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172 1939-02-09 2 JAPANESE AGREE TO POSTPONE KULING ATTACK Result Of Request By British Ambassador AGED FOREIGNERS Shanghai, Feb. 8. FOLLOWING representations by the British Ambassador m Tokio, the Japanese today informed foreign authorities m China that the projected attack on Ruling had been postponed. An earlier message said the United States gunboat172 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-02-09 2 Having left their homes and menfolk behind, these two Spanish girls, sitting on bags containing all their belongings, weep as they wait for permission to cross into France, at Le Perthus.31 words
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Article74 1939-02-09 2 Raising 21 Year Old Wreck Osaka, Feb. 8. TVITH the aim of contributing scrap iron to the nation Mr. Tasuke Tanaka, president of the Tanaka Roiling Stock Company. Osaka, is planning to refloat the warship Otoua, which sank 21 years ago off Daiwo Cape, m Mie Prefecture. The hulk ofEastern News - 74 words
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Article74 1939-02-09 2 Tokio, Feb. 8. The Japanese Embassy m Moscow Is taking temporary care of Hungarian interests m the Soviet Union, pending completion of arrangements between Hungary and another foreign Power according to quarters close to the Foreign Office. A foreign press report says the Japanese Embassy m MosccwEastern News - 74 words
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Article65 1939-02-09 2 Bucharest, Feb. 8. The promotion of friendly relations with Hungary, but the maintenance of present relations with Russia, are among the aims of the new Government according to i statement of policy. The decision to maintain relations with the Soviet Ls taken m political circles to65 words
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Article25 1939-02-09 2 While seated on the five- foot -way before a house m Raffles Quay, an Indian Mohammedan suddenly collapsed yesterday. He died before the ambulance arrived.25 words
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Article48 1939-02-09 2 Tokio, Feb. 8. The Government is contemplating inviting to Japan experts and designers m industrial arts from France to develop industrial arts m Japan, according to Mr. Susumu Terao, director of the Trade Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Eastern News.,,48 words
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Article202 1939-02-09 2 London, Feb. 8. THE announcement that China is paying the March interest on the 1898 Loan; has :been' favourably received m the City and customs loans today were marked up half a point or more. While confidence still prevails that China eventually will agree to202 words
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Article112 1939-02-09 2 Hoii? Kong, Feb. 8. According to latest reports by Chinese scout aircraft, the Japanese forces m the West River regions are withdraw- ing m iarge numbers m the direction of Kowkong, on the south bank of the Pearl River. There has been no righting m the northern112 words
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Article35 1939-02-09 2 London, Feb. 8. THE Court of Convocation of Oxford 1 University today voted £100 as a contribution to the Fund for replacing Chinese university libraries destroyed during the war.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article109 1939-02-09 2 T Dublin, Feb 8 WO bills being introduced this afternoon m the Dail deal with extremist elements. The first bill makes provision to deal with actions and conduct calculated to undermine public order and authority m the State. In addition to providing for the punishment ofReuter - 109 words
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644 1939-02-09 2 P. O. Bank Manager Addresses Staff WORK GOES FOR NOTHING' DANK employees m Singapore should form a guild similar m pattern to guilds m other countries, urged Mr. H. R. C. Booth, manager of the defunct P. and O. Bank, recently absorbed by the Chartered Bank, at a dinner given644 words
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Article54 1939-02-09 2 Burgos, Feb. 8. The Nationalist occupation of the remaining strip of Catalonia is nearing an end with the capture of O!ot. 25 miles west of Figueras. It is maintained that the Republicans now are without a main road or transverse communications. Forty villages were taken duringReuter - 54 words
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Article52 1939-02-09 2 Berlin, Feb. 8. Signor Gayda's conditions for the withdrawal of Italians troops from Spain are believed here to represent the Italian official viewpoint. The conditions, which also include a demand that all art treasures and bullion should be returned to the Nationalists, find full support mReuter - 52 words
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Article119 1939-02-09 2 A Reuter message from Rome yesterday stated that Signor Gayda, writing m Giornale d'ltalia, said: "General Franco's victory cannot be complete until the demobilisation and dispersal of the 200,000 Reds gathered In Prance, and until the former Government members and big military leaders In Prance are also dispersed and silenced."119 words
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Article70 1939-02-09 2 Jerusalem, Feb. 8. The Military Governor of Jerusalem today issued a warning that m the event of further sabotage on the roarf*. he intends to prohibit or curtail Arabowned traffic and Arab passengers on roads from the Jerusalem district. The warning follows another explosion. Arab commercialReuter - 70 words
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Article67 1939-02-09 2 Ooincii nty 01 I i American fUms Ut In French," Bwdna, wh last i.; hi Vivac, with Ha; of an An Playboy. bankrupt of the return i works linhi, Walter Knj rtralght-bacl the coup) n AUCr I Bradr. ji3 not difficult to reafir! producers arc allo?!67 words
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Article87 1939-02-09 2 Five new flrehlt,are mtr Moon." the n<-w Warner i opened yt'stercLi: Theatre with J,,1.r. P.,-, vocalist. Payne shari with Pat O'Brien and M Destined for bigu.si melody sung by Payi fldentially His other .solo rufci also infection, are M Lor«i|taih Find It" and "Garden of tbtbr87 words
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Article64 1939-02-09 2 From Our 0v. Kual l.nnipur I*l l Koala Lumpur's B soon have .1 b Uldins »U In minutes tabled Board me that the Club h of land m J Go venn: 1 i building There 1. application provide I are carried out. The Book CM64 words
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Article62 1939-02-09 2 Alleged Robbing Of Money-Changer ANO Al B "^appeared X J m the Singap yesterday, $180. belonging H ed Km In In i Ang dam Inspector Embur: (he allegation af walked up a In Chuli.i Sfr $180 from t was co'..: He ran away traffic v! Ang was alleged to money62 words
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Article26 1939-02-09 2 A.R.P. Responsibility In London It i I I bility for organtsat London la t° />■ I borough i »vi Police and < forties to the 1 British WirelessBritish Wireless - 26 words
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Advertisement25 1939-02-09 2 TEACHER'S "HIGHLAND CREAM il WHISKY K^SV PERFECTION OF^OLD^ S C OTC H PHONE: 5376 (5 Lines). Advt. o/ Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. w.p.s. 26025 words
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112 1939-02-09 3 India's Interest Is Political STATEMENT THAT CAUSED 3 INDIGNATION Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. m the Federal Capital, following mi nt the Indo-Malaya negotiations, expected that the Malayan delegation India with little or nothing. lovemmeill has received no cable advice arding the112 words
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Article, Illustration1063 1939-02-09 3 Raffles Students Talk To Ro tartans UNDERGRADUATE ON VALUE OF DIPLOMA WILL a college education enable a man to make more money than he would without it? To sit for his final examination at Rafties College m March this year, Mr. Lim Kirn San. an undergraduafe, discussed the value of1,063 words
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14 1939-02-09 3 FRENCH BUSINESSMAN VISITING SINGAPORE Alcan i Ben- to pc by liner M Adrian Infflo-14 words
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Article70 1939-02-09 3 (From Our Special Correspondent) Saigon. Feb. 8. JT IS UNDERSTOOD, says the Saigon newspaper. I 'Iniparti il that a French military mission comprising a colonel, a commandant and a captain, will visit Bangkok this month. The mission v "authorised to Nisit the Siamese army." TheFree Press - 70 words
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214 1939-02-09 3 Appeals By Three Rioters Dismissed DEMARKING that rioting was a serious offence. Mr. Justice Pedlow dismissed the appeals of three Chinese, Lini Hong Kia. Ngeh Ah Mong and Kwong Chin Kam Moy m the Singapore High Court, yesterday. The three appellants had btenl convicted by the Criminal District Judge, Mr.214 words
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Article123 1939-02-09 3 Rescued Pilot's Romance From Cn.r Own Corespondent > London, Feb. 1. THE engagement of Lt.-Cmdr. J. O. 1 Mansell. R.N.. of the R.A.F. Station Seletar, to Miss Sheila MrDonne-1, elder daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J.E. McDonnell, of Singapore, and Hull, was announced m The Times today. Cmdr. Mahsell. who123 words
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Article20 1939-02-09 3 Reports from Banff National Park m Alberta Indicate that wild life is plentiful with nn increase m partridge and grouse.20 words
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Article, Illustration29 1939-02-09 3 picture. MR. UM KIM SAX. an undergraduate at Raffles College, speak ng en What Price Raffles College?" at the Singapore Rotary Club meetine yestprdaj' Free PressFree Press - 29 words
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492 1939-02-09 3 EVIDENCE regarding the mental condition cf a man who was under police detention, on a preliminary charge of murder, was given m the Singapore Second Police Court, before Mr. Conrad Oldham, "yesterday, by the Superintendent of the Mental Hospital, Dr. Bruce F. Home. The492 words
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Article86 1939-02-09 3 jpiNES ol $75. $200 and $30 were Uni posed by the Singapore Sixth. Magistrate. Mr. C. H. Koh. yesterday jon a Cantonese. Tong Joon, who was < convicted on charges of possession of I five gallons of samsu. 200 gallons of I fermented rice and a86 words
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Article137 1939-02-09 3 FRANCISCO EUSEBD, a-ed 25. former middleweight champion cf iho East, who flghLs undLr the name of Ycung Frisco, appeared before Mr. K. A. Blacker, In the Singapore Fourth Police Com I ye tertiay. en a Charge of tailing to report hiy return ti Sin pore from Kiula137 words
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Article70 1939-02-09 3 Yusotf bin Ahmad, a Malay youth who was charged with gross indeccncV was acquitted by Mr. L. B. Gibson m the Singapore Criminal District Court yesterday. Mr. Mark Morrison defended and Chief Court Inspector Tunn prosecuted. It was alleged that Yusoff and another Malay youth70 words
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Advertisement48 1939-02-09 3 1v \<\ NEI I) F CR YOUR DOG CKNESS A\D HEALTH SUPPLIED *ROM STOCKS -\T THE faWl DISFEfiSArtt LTD. RAFFLES DOG <-OCD3 B MARTI^S SHERLcYS P^S. DOG M- D ,c.NE3 DSCOL! -ARS HARNESSES SJJi CCMGS PUSHES >P£RG F EED;r.r, BOWLS n V the nu! «ance of W BUGS M48 words
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Article, Illustration2023 1939-02-09 4 A Singapore MAN in LONDON Commemorating Death Of Ch^TT London, Feb. THIS was generally supposed to be the week of the year. A week m which we should know w T hether we must expect a repetition of the September crisis and the fear of war, or whether we could2,023 words
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Article837 1939-02-09 4 article about roundworm and hookworm infection dangers m Malaya was originally given as a talk broadcast m the health series of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation. T PROPOSE to write about the two most important worms m this country that infect human beings; roundworms837 words
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Advertisement24 1939-02-09 4 PITMANSCOLLEGE ESTABLISHED IN ENGLAND 65 YEARS BJITFERS BLG. RIVER VALLEY RD. ENTRANCE oA*ar ro SUPERVISION. Write, telephone or call for owtlcuta,* Phon* M 22.24 words
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Advertisement39 1939-02-09 4 tap. Now you can have !^&*/f water heaters are automatic simple economical reliable. Gas is getting hot water on tap, without v.ai without dirt. Pay us a visit today. MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT. PHONE 5101- n £p.\o A :°c™ou-».»s'" bi39 words
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Article, Illustration188 1939-02-09 5 nPAM^M RFFVCIEI wmmm uid children, with their baggage at the French frontier at Le Peryhus. waitniß l^rmission to enter France. KNI m ,>iic uf the main squares of Barcelona, showing huge rooting ||m i ramo troops as they arrived on foot and m lorries, alter the188 words
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Article654 1939-02-09 6 Tientsin Citizens 9 Letter To British Envoy DANGER TO INTERESTS OF THIRD POWERS Chungking, Feb. 8. A LETTER alleged to have been signed by 482 Chinese citizens of Tientsin and reported to have been presented to the British Ambassador, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, who isReuter - 654 words
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Article115 1939-02-09 6 Sian, Feb. 8. A SQUADRON of Chinese bombers successfully raided Japanese troops concentrating m South Shansi Province, m North China, on Sunday afternoon. The bombers blew up a section of the vertical Shansi railway, killing and wounding Japanese troops near the Chungtiao mountain mnge. Assisting115 words
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Article62 1939-02-09 6 Canton, Feb. 8. IT IS RELIABLY learned that restriction on the movements of shipping m the Pearl River, temporarily imposed on account of "military operations," will be lifted on Feb. 10. U.S.S. Mindanao, flagship of the United States South China Patrol, and the French gunboat ArgusReuter - 62 words
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397 1939-02-09 6 vuv xt -r. I.i London, Feb. 1. 1 vy Estim ates for 1939, to be issued at the end of this month, are expected to reach a total of approximately £140,000,000, an increase of about £16,000 000 on last year, writes Mr. Hector C.397 words
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Article, Illustration53 1939-02-09 6 AN ITALIAN LEGIONAIRE returnfav? home after being injured during the linal stages of the Franco advance o i Barcelona, has sufficient strength JjS^ XT* Salute his *'«ttoff»kl»ed visitor, Crown Prince Umbsrto of Italy. The Crown Mms is seen when he went aboard the s.s. Gradisca, on her arrival m Naples53 words
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Article481 1939-02-09 6 PAxirurr tt i XTII t Calcutta, Jan. 28. ANDIT Hridaya Nath Kunzru, member of the Council of State, arrived here this afternoon from Rangoon by sa Egra, after spending over six months m Ceylon, Australia, New Zealand and Malaya, where he studied the problems of481 words
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Article61 1939-02-09 6 TOYS made m Japan are now being shipped abroad without the inscription "Made m Japan." They are just stamped "Foreign." The Japanese manufacturers (says 8.1 P.) hope that this dodge will, enable them to avoid the effects of the world- wide boycott of Japanese toys61 words
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Article107 1939-02-09 6 Peipingr, Feb. 8. OAIL.WAY TRAFFIC between Peiping and Tientsin has been interrupted by the blowing up of a bridge near the scene of a train wrecking by guerillas which occurred last month. The damage is reported to be serious and it may be necessary to buildReuter - 107 words
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40 1939-02-09 6 Hobarts (Tasmania), Feb. 5. The American explorer, Lincoln Ellsworth, has arrived here from an expedition to the South Polar regions He has claimed 430.000 square miles or Antarctic territory lor th« T7nif«n States.- ReuterReuter - 40 words
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148 1939-02-09 6 Japanese View Of Guam Fortification By U. S. REPLYING to an interpellation I>U F* I 1V Tsurumi, of the Minseito, at tlu' V'\ Mr committee of the House of Representath %W sumasa Yonai, Navy Minister, said thitViT* I reason for Japan to break friendly relatio m view of the presentEastern News - 148 words
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Article101 1939-02-09 6 .^fences adoo a c h *i her pre^nt n \v?i with the enforcemcm construction SSSLS 1^ will shortly bf,hi !r c Diet m &to^T?S mentary budget Thus tuted the Ni^ M ni M. Tonal, before the bud of the Lower HooJe The AsahJ shlmba Japan aimaReuter - 101 words
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Article297 1939-02-09 6 Mexico And Sweden Help China Chungking, Feb. 8. INFORMATION has just come to hand concerning Swedish and Mexican activities m aid of China. According to Frisliof Thunborg, President of the Swedish International Peace Campaign Committee, the Swedish people have asked the League of Nations to apply the Covenant and launch297 words
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167 1939-02-09 6 London, Feb. 8. f)R. CHANG PENG-CHUN, noted Chinese educationist, addressed a largely-attended meeting of the China sub-committee of the foreign affairs commutes of the Conservative Party at the House of Commons. He dealt fully with the prospects of China m the new phaseReuter - 167 words
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Article55 1939-02-09 6 A- hunKKing |fj t liable-bodied members of to* of officials m the Chinked** the Chinese army m crte-uaj, example to the populace The appeal Is contained hut* order issued by the Cento, S Committee of the k, M.tav' The General™ >tat«tha:* the enforcement <,f conscripticn JReuter - 55 words
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Article60 1939-02-09 6 Toulouse, Jin I The only m mument to a:: Just been erected hero Jn h the chrysanthemum, and to French developer. Captain fr: Bernet was born here in i"lto$ through the Napoleonic i when he retired b horticulturist Ho developed the ha 5 become local products,British United Press - 60 words
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Article131 1939-02-09 6 One ftl -i! ajtofl"" uhich advLr v,- that prem proverb can Le applied I side tha mdta In evi-ry bl U Bat where I is where f w encour^pr.s fight ifaloft 1 If there ttho h c^ on the fare f I j^o refer, that131 words
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Advertisement59 1939-02-09 6 AS THE BESJ ADVERTISING MEDIUM Ea the Vernacular Press THE UNION TIMES HAS STOOD THE TEST OFTIME by being the OfcLY Vernacular paper m Malaya to be m existence for NEARLY HALF A CENTURY •'The Union Times" has been thoroughly reorganised and is now under entirely new management Its circulation59 words
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122 1939-02-09 7 w rg Wardens Wanted I Vfnr I that rward mencc order England, warden; m t n I Instruction on measures of passive resistance to air attack will be on identical lines with the scheme prepared for Singapore. Malacca residents who have not already enrolled are122 words
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118 1939-02-09 7 ALBERT Chopard, a 28-year-old Eurasian, was produced before Mr. K. A. BLacker, m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to Mr J.W.H. Clarke, a public servant while m the discharge of his duties at the punishment block118 words
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Article, Illustration61 1939-02-09 7 THE LORD BISHOP OF SINGAPORE, the Rt. Rev. B. C Roberts, garlanded and carrying a bouquet at the farewell m St. Andrew's School hall last niyht to the Rev. Mr. C. I>- Gnanamani, pastor m charge of the St. Peter's Tamil Church congresati.m. The Bishop spoke61 words
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278 1939-02-09 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. THE Kuala Lumpur Chinese Consulate has not yet been instructed to register Chinese dance hostesses here. Inquiries reveal that there may be several reasons for the registration of these dancers, as required m Singapore. One of the278 words
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Article154 1939-02-09 7 "Death Trap" Bend To Be Improved (From Our Own Correspondents Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. Although approached from Kuala i Lumpur by one of the widest roads .n the town, Lornie Road, the corner near the Abbatoirs on the Klang Road is a death trap bend and has been the scene154 words
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Article178 1939-02-09 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. •THE Trainc Advisory Committee have j decided to make a cut of five perj cent, m the number of rickshas m May, the Minutes tabled at the Sanitary Board meatins today reveal. The cut refers to the number178 words
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Article85 1939-02-09 7 Joseph Mesenas. a 29-year-old Eurasian, was produced before Mr. K. A. Blacker, m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, on a charge of criminal breach of trust m respect of $598.61, being money entrusted to him m his capacity as a public servant at the85 words
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Advertisement345 1939-02-09 7 "A THOROUGHLY DELIGHTFUL FILM" ..Singapore Free Press TODAY P ft PITfl I 3,15 6,15 9.15 U M r I 1 U L THE LATEST BEST OF THE POPULAR "HARDY FAMILY" SERIES! With the original cast of the former M.G.M. successes: "You're only young once" and "Judge Hardy's Children" NOW ANDY345 words
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611 1939-02-09 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939. Governor And Radio SIR SHENTON THOMAS made a rather surprising statement m an interview last week with Siamese journalists who asked him to compare conditions m Malaya and Siam. He remarked on the popularity of radio m Siam and declared that "the611 words
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1218 1939-02-09 8 Vincent Sheean - Fall Of Barcelona: Eye- Witness Account Of Civil War Finale Vincent Sheean MR. Vincent Sheean, the writer of this despatch. is the distinguished writer and special correspond dent who has represented the North American Newspaper Alliance m Morocco, China, Russia, C* choslovakia and elsewhere. He now gives a vivid description1,218 words
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Advertisement98 1939-02-09 8 CAiDBECK'S BY SPECIAL A < |jj| TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM flp^^^^^t 1 872 NEWEST DESIGNS IN. i iAMOND JEWELLERY. NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIPS WATCHES. lincorporatea m Ceyion SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. COME TO THE TOOTAL REGD. MANNEQUIN PARADE SATURDAY NEXT 10.30 A. M. JOHN LITTLE CO.,98 words
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Advertisement62 1939-02-09 8 D. T. LIN'S INDIGESTION HERB TEA relieves constipation. Good Result And Easy To Take. D. T. MM COMPANY, 353, North Bridffe Road, Singapore. UtDJJffSPIUS I IMr there is no Oetiei pill X mEmM^ martins, you C h 1 MWWT <«'* u MARTIN'S FILLS. I Pf" v "!d tar all Ckenists62 words
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565 1939-02-09 9 Tea Dealer Tells Of Alleged Knifing CHINESE ON TRIAL AT SINGAPORE ASSIZES HEARING r > of a S on > from a married woman, uw whom he admitted having !\id improper relations, rKines€ ha dialer, stood up m his "office room" and hpr hu-Hand565 words
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Article, Illustration252 1939-02-09 9 Mobilis ing Co lony 's Man-power EUROPEAN A. R.P. WARDENS ARE WANTED MEMBERS of the Volunteer Forces who are regarded as essential m their civilian jobs m time of emergency will continue to receive training as Volunteers m peacetime. It is considered advisable that every- J one who is ableFree Press - 252 words
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Article97 1939-02-09 9 ■From Our Special Correspondent.) Saigon, Feb. 8. CIR Shenton Thomas, the Governor of the Straits Settlements, and Lady Thomas arrived at Saigon today m the course of their visit to IndoChina. They wore received by M. Rivoal. the Governor of Cochin-China and other officials. They are97 words
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89 1939-02-09 9 <From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 8. •THERE is too much use of knives and it is my duty to stop them," said Mr. Justice Mills at the Assizes today, when sentencing Kok Wah, a mining coolie, to four years' rigorous imprisonment.89 words
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257 1939-02-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. IN ORDER to further promote racial harmony m the state of Selangor, a public meeting was called this evening at the Town Hall to discuss the proposed international golf club. The meeting decided to honour257 words
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Article, Illustration294 1939-02-09 9 picture. ALTHOUGH the brands of Malayan pineapples he had examined did j not compare yet m quality with the Hawaiian fruit, there had been a marked improvement m the past few years, said Mr. H. E. MacConaughey, vice-president and general sales manager of the Hawaiian PineappleFree Press - 294 words
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424 1939-02-09 9 VL/ITHOUT calling on the defence, Mr. K. A. Blacker, m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, acquitted a Hokkien, Lim Kirn Aun, on an amended charge of criminal breach of trust, m respect of five cents belonging to the Singapore Traction Company, being424 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-02-09 9 picture During the torrential downpour of rain, iicksha men and pedestrians m South Bridge Road have had to Daddle their v.ay through floods streets.- Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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250 1939-02-09 9 "Judge Acted As An Expert Witness" SUBMITTING that the trial district Judge, m considering evidence m a particular case m the light of his knowledge In different cases m the past, acted more as an expert witness than a judge, Bahadar Singh appealed before the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy250 words
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Advertisement19 1939-02-09 9 FRESH Syci *V rock OYSTERS AND Mw °»G STRAWBERRIES (AU BY Am MA L) TONIGHT AT THE C APITOL19 words
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Article264 1939-02-09 10 Tokio. a SIA for the Asiatics is the common ideal for Japan, Manchukuo and China, declares Mr. Tatsuo Kawal, the hitherto anonymous spokesman for the Japanese Foreign Office, m a book entitled "The Goal of Japanese Expansion." "The Asiatic peoples should cast aside all the selfishBritish United Press - 264 words
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377 1939-02-09 10 Fascists Succeed Where Romans Failed Rome, Jan. 31. ITALY may have relatively few gold mines but at least she has the highest one m the world. Located at Val Moriana, it is 8,530 feet above sea level. It is situated m the almost impassable centre of the Penine Alps not377 words
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520 1939-02-09 10 Locomotive Crews Now Drive Motor-Trucks WARTIME ADAPTABILITY Chungking, Feb. 1. AS the war situation now stands, China's highways are Splaying a highly important part, as many of her railways have 'wholly or partially fallen within territory occupied by the enemy. Among the men520 words
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Article, Illustration29 1939-02-09 10 NEW TURKISH AMBASSADOR ARPIVES IN LONDON.— Dr. Tewfik Rustu Aras, for 13 years Turkish Foreign Minister, photographed on arrival at Victoria to tak* up hts new duties m London.29 words
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Article192 1939-02-09 10 I "Udou. Feb. 1. THE British Government has, at long last, started a census of copper stocks, both raw and semi-finished, m the hands of consumers. This census, it is understood m the trade, will be revised every three months, but the totals will notBritish United Press - 192 words
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Article93 1939-02-09 10 Ottawa. THE birth rate m Canada has shown an increase of four per cent, during the first 11 months of 1938 while, on the other hand, mainly due to improved medical technique as well as the healthy climate, the death rate has decreased by four per93 words
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Article90 1939-02-09 10 Berlin. "In districts where the Church influence Is strong it Is difficult to get girls to play sport and to take shower baths together," says Dr. Ursula Koch, woman district leader m the healthtraining section of the German Movement. Writing m Young Germany, she says:British United Press - 90 words
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Article435 1939-02-09 10 WATERWAYS PLAN n the nttr future shin, North Sea and from the B be able to discharge their cW! the quays of Bucharest Plans for th<> derelopini o Rm mama's waterways Include the m struction of a lane port m Rumanian capital. linUn, v Danube byBritish United Press - 435 words
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Advertisement240 1939-02-09 10 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTH. CHOPPIN.— At the General Hospital, to Norah, wife of W. A. Choppin, a daughter TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the following materials or services. For Dartlculars. see Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of Sulphate of Alumina for period June 1, 1939 to240 words
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Advertisement191 1939-02-09 10 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT I ILATONO GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club; Board -Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tearj is. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. EAST ANGLIA 6, OJLLEt RISE SINGAPORE. S mins. to town hlgn level, garages, dally or monthly rates, large191 words
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Advertisement63 1939-02-09 10 BANK OPC^ (Incorporated fa C ln n "A Cable AddrTs ral Paid Lp Capita. V' 1 *'.R| I Reserve Fund* mi n (h I \u H<Uk excess of i **h Total Assets h I approximately M| CURRENT. SPFPIM POSIT Arrn--j---. :i PtZm for£gn c j«2 collections 111 shipments underiS v-63 words
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Miscellaneous602 1939-02-09 10 RADIO PROGRAMMES I SINGAPORE I TODAY ZHL 225 metres. ZHP 30.96 metres. p.m. 5.00 Cantonese dramas, t 5.55 Cantonese orchestral recital. 6.15 Mandarin children's programme. 6.30 "Popular Singers 2." t 7.00 Hawaiian music, t 7.15 "An interlude with books." 7.30 Time, weather and news announcements. 7.45 The G.E.C. Military Band.602 words
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Miscellaneous51 1939-02-09 10 PHOHI-HOLLANU. TODAY PHI 17.77 mr I «!M« m p.m 8.00 Announcement. 8.05 Musical lmiUtlons ire orosi. 8.20 News. s 8.50 Report on the change. 9.00 Close down. N Protestant Radio S I ROME. TODAY «-BO II SI M" I 6 1 1 Announcenn nt News m English aymphonj concert A51 words
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348 1939-02-09 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES from London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday 00 mtnatSon unlew latest Quotation; Previously *****4... 11l m% '*"*> l0 108 i. 3' 2 PC 97% W J* 8 n c»h d 28U I* 523) 5n 5% B 9 7s 6d *9 7s. 6d ng hU Banl348 words
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Article91 1939-02-09 11 SUb B1 FKASa AND CO. Al '"t LXOSE OK IUSINESS IESTLT.IIAI M> a MfaMaj v.is >1OV B MUuHrfi the London rit >-t«r,i.ty appeared ■Jnin.rTiii ....ires, according f <l this morning M -lightly easier. '...lv, prices W ere h<»fh very little !"V :s »f Rubber at ;^l June91 words
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Article228 1939-02-09 11 FEB. 8 SELLING London T.T. 23 23 32 London demur.. l 2 3 25 32 Lyons demand 2045 Switzerland demand "-:39 Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 1 16 Montreal demand 54 5 16 Batavia demand 100U Samarang demand 100N Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon demand IM%228 words
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Article186 1939-02-09 11 From London 5. 30 p.m. Yesterday RUBBER: Dull London: 7 11 16 d. 7 3 d. Previously 7343 773 Apr. -June: 73 4 d. 7 13 16c1. Previously: 713 16d 7 1516 d July-Sept: 7 13 166. 7 15 16 d Previously: 77/ 8 d 8d Oct-Dec:186 words
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Article68 1939-02-09 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Dull. Spot: £214 7s. 6d. Previously: £214 15s. Three montlis: £213 2s. 6d. Previous! v: £213 12s. 6d. NEW YORK TIN: 45.50 Previously: 46. COPPER: £42 10s Cd Previously: £43 2s. 6d. GOLD: Yestcrdr.y: £7 88. ia. Previouslj*: £7 Bs. 4d. SILVER:68 words
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Article69 1939-02-09 11 London Closing Quotations Method of Parity oe;ore Latest GeiUre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 121.11 177 177 New York... U) JS 4.8665 4.68* 8 4.68's Amsterdam. Guilders to 12.10 8.69V 2 8.69 3 4 Hong Konjj. Per dollar Is. 2 15.16 d. Is. 215 16d.69 words
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Article171 1939-02-09 11 TTIE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Ruboer Association held its 1.420 th auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1,131.170 lbs. <504.99 tons) Offered 837,686 lbs. (373.97 tons) Sold 617 570 lbs < 275.70 tons) Spot London 7 13 16 d. New York 15 7.16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed171 words
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Article70 1939-02-09 11 MR. R. S. MILLIKEN, export manager of the Ford Motor Company of Canada, who Incorporated the Ford Motor Co. of Malaya, Ltd. m lWb, arrived on a return business visit to Malaya by the liner President Doumer This Is' Mr. Milliken's first return visiUto Malaya. He was70 words
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Article167 1939-02-09 11 Anzio, Italy, Feb. 1. AN ancient Etruscan necropolis be*Mieved to have been constructed m the year 1.000 B.C. has been discovered by accident. While digging for peat, a group of labourers were astonished to find their picks hit stones. Continuing digging they discovered what seemed to beBritish United Press - 167 words
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Article99 1939-02-09 11 Ottawa. WHILE Canadians are comparatively heavy eaters of meat, they stand fifth m comparison with ot*?r? «ieataating nations of the world. The Imperial Economic Committee m London estimates that the people of New Zealand, Australia and Argentina practically tie for the three first piaces99 words
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Article1309 1939-02-09 11 Fraser And Co.'s List WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 1939: 5 P.M. tuMira nuyr»* Sellers \mpat Tin <4s) 3s 6d 4a Vain fcLumcaug if] ftta 27s Austral Malay if) 40s 45s cd. Ayer Hitam (55.) 21s 9d 22s 9s Ayer Weng ($1) .55 .60 cd. Bangrin Tin1,309 words
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Article110 1939-02-09 11 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 1939: 5 P.M. Total for Company Dividend Books Financial TIN Close Date Ex. Dlv feat Austral Malay 9d. No. 48 3d. bonus Feb. 24 Mar. 3 Feb. 25 5% Ayer Weng Feb. 14 Feb. 17 Feb. 15 Kuala110 words
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Article411 1939-02-09 12 Opera, Cinema And Cabaret Invasion BRIGHT LIGHTS AFTER WAR Lome, Feb. i. WHILE Italy is struggling through a troublesome film monopoly and purging her theatre and entertainment of non-Italian elements, Ethiopia is emerging with its own night life. Although the Empire is still primitive and backwardBritish United Press - 411 words
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Article146 1939-02-09 12 London, Jan. 29. ARDERS have been placed by the Home Office A.R.P. Department for containers which will protect babies from gas and for special masks for small children. It has been estimated that a million and a half will be required. The special containers arc being146 words
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Article, Illustration8 1939-02-09 12 CSCILIA COLLEDGE wins European title at Earls Court8 words
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199 1939-02-09 12 NEW YORK TEST New York, Jan. 2ti. THE first "talking typewriter' m the world, pouring out perfect human speech at a touch of its keys, with only a trace of "electrical accent" was" shown to scientists at the Franklu: Institute, Philadelphia, today. Words sharp and199 words
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Article104 1939-02-09 12 Capetown. Germany is to buy £60,000 worth of South African pears, apples and grapes during 1939, double the highest amount spent on South African fruit by Germany m any previous year. A contract for the sales has been concluded by the Co-operative Deciduous Fruit Exchange ofBritish United Press - 104 words
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Advertisement525 1939-02-09 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD" (Incorporated is t m b TELEPHONE: Prelfht Mi-t**^ 543 L |||ll>f*N PACIIIC CS/i .1 1 Vi ii Uncorporated m England) THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TKWspap, SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMmS?* VANCOUVER-ACROSS CANADA by TEAN&SSL 11 ENTAL TRAIN without change-thence kt SmaSS: PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO FNGIAvn525 words
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Miscellaneous605 1939-02-09 12 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD Imperial: From Europe due Wednesday, Friday, Saturday mornings. Wearaes: From Penang, ipon, and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives *;vcr> evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands tidies. Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons. Qaotas: From Australia: /lr rives Tuesday, Friday, Sunday mornings. X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday evenings.605 words
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Advertisement560 1939-02-09 13 McALISTER CO., LTD. {Incorporated m Straitt Settlements) 2RESHAM HOI SL. BATTERY RD. SINGAPORE. PHONF 5172. HERMAN BUCKNALL IX Co.. Ltd. [incorporated tn Engiana > lAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails CITY OF FLORENCE tails Glasgow Feb 27 Mar 2 CITY OF BEDFORD Mar 30560 words
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Advertisement803 1939-02-09 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Qua> Singapore Tel. 51 5 L Chartered Bank Building Penan* Tel. 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON, N. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (m conjunction «itb the Glen Line) Due Sail* SARPEDON Mars. L'don. Rdam. Grow Feb. 12 Peb 15 MENELAUS L'don. R'dam, H'burg.803 words
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Article545 1939-02-09 14 Skilled Workers Will Otherwise Be Lost BUILDING COSTS TOO HIGH London, Jan. 31. DUESIDING at the 156 th annual meeting of members 1 of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Mr. J. H. Maurice Clark stated that at the same time as the shipping trade545 words
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Article189 1939-02-09 14 Cunard Captain Is Dead London, Jan. 24. J^ MC.iT popular former Cunard White Star commander Captain J. W. Binks < Lieut-Commander RD K.N r has died suddenly mi n Liverpool' n Binks commanded the liner Leviathan, former flagship of the United States Lines, on her last voyage early last year189 words
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Article358 1939-02-09 14 I London, Jan. 31. I AFTER drifting helplessly with I her engines out of action for 48 I 1 hours m a 60-mile-an-hour gale, i the British motor-ship Grit was 1 berthed safely at Plymouth yesterday. She drifted many miles before i her distress signals358 words
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Article229 1939-02-09 14 «w»^r,r London, Jan. 31. WOULD tramp tonnage competing for available tramp cargoes on June 30. 1938. was nearly 10.000 000 gross tons. Of this, the British share was about 3.750 000 tons. Foreign countries have ever since 1920 increased and are stUl increasing their tramp tonnage. Great229 words
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Article, Illustration95 1939-02-09 14 Sili .UH H SES i N GAIE TW CHILDREN DIE.-Tvo children Sir~t Si r 1 a T C u occu P |cd b y two families collapse.- m Queen Street Devonport. at the height of a sale. Ihe victims were Beryl Ra«ct*. aged 1, and Barbara Bassctt, a ff ed95 words
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Advertisement389 1939-02-09 14 AMERICAN PRESIDENTUNEsTujp TO l.l;t(i|-| FROM SINGAPORE AND tt.NA.NG Til Arrive, Leaveb U V() HR x PRESIDENT PAVES J'fw. fS2 Ur^ PRESIDENT POLK KS U X' 4 I I PRESIDENT GARPTEI.D Mar S F e 2H M*l X PRESIDENT MONROE J™ V A lar Jh <* A:j( > PRESIDENT ADAMS Y*l389 words
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Article, Illustration135 1939-02-09 15 Today's Contract Bridge problems m r. Oswald BchenMO Jucoby was n r. and held: V Burnstone ka one heart, Ml tund is M take ap•:on. Once they (hi, strength. a jump to ally is no an b ,d one rump liter hi irt, 10 lUI r, is the ulncf-M. and135 words
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Article149 1939-02-09 15 R London, Jan. 31. talking about *J** n> I Vivian Jenkins to p k' Idwa l D avies ai and proles- :n> talUnc about the Wtl of inttrnahis country and V&CSSL** are n>M!j L th^ trUC> IK)siti °n. drawn for lrtt£ 1m ,f who has nandled the149 words
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Article1034 1939-02-09 15 Worm Dangers To All In Malaya Continued from page 4> with the blcocft like sticks In a J stream. As you piobably know ail our blood paxses to the heart and from the heart to the lungs: the larvae make the same journey, but as soon fvs they reach the1,034 words
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570 1939-02-09 15 TEST CRICKETER BARNES MAY FLOUT CONTROL BOARD Job Offering In Johannesburg TWO-YEARS IN HIS WAY London, Jan. 31. gREAKING the code of restrictions imposed by Australia's fussy cricket controllers, Sidney Barnes, a pleasant young man who was here with the Test players last summer, may leave home shortly to take570 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-02-09 15 MUST pictures of Spanish refugees crossing French frontier.— Spanish refugees with their baggage, waiting at the French frontier at Le PerthHS for French officials to give them permission to enter France.31 words
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Article, Illustration551 1939-02-09 15 Table Tennis Champion Jean Nicoll London, Jan. 31. £IXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Jean Nicoll, who won the English open table tennis championship at Wembley on Saturday, is the perfect British girl athlete. Fair-haired and blue-eyed, Jean won the admiration of a crowd of 10,000 by her youth, beauty, and skill. And there is551 words
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Article, Illustration44 1939-02-09 15 4 k. M Fnrland A scene on the Lower Chingford Road, Woodford, when children were carrica uj OH, to be ™2 thiir homes m the flooded area by willing helpers-while a messenger boy tries to cycle boats and rowed to meir through the water.44 words
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Article170 1939-02-09 15 London, Jan. 31. This summer we have to send a team out to the United States for a meeting that is being held m conjunction with the New York World's Fair. Peter Ward tells me he has started training and that K.S. Duncan is on the170 words
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Article94 1939-02-09 15 jfTHE Royal Singapore Yacht Club announce that the sixth race for the Jubilee Trophy for Merchants Ships' Lifeboats presented In commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of His late Majesty King George V will be held on Monday, Mar. 13, at 4.30 p.m. Any94 words
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Article64 1939-02-09 15 London, Jan. 31. When our professional golfeis go to the United States m October or November for the Ryder Cup, wives will not be allowed to travel with the team. It is a good thing, for the Americans brought their wives with them to this country m 193764 words
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Article51 1939-02-09 15 London, Jan. 31 The Admiralty announced yesterday that they are prepared to consider applications for re-employment for home service from lieutenants and lieuten-ant-commanders on the retired anr emergency lists. Officers under ths age of 40 will be preferred. Employment may be expected to be for three years m the first51 words
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Article, Illustration382 1939-02-09 16 7-0 Victory On The Padang BAIN SCORES FIVE GOALS DLAYING interesting hockey on a slippery and muddy ground, the S.R.C. II trounced the Khalsa Sports Club by seven goals to nil m a fixtnr? played on the padang yesterday. The Club forwards adopted the rightFree Press - 382 words
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Article378 1939-02-09 16 TWO PLAYERS RESPONSIBLE CAILURE, you know, consists not of falling clown but *of lying down when once you have fallen. For this reason no one could ever accuse Blackburn Rovers of having failed. True, they have toppled off the pedestal on which they once rested,378 words
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Article62 1939-02-09 16 The following will play for tha Junlcr Department against the Old- ham Hall today on the F.ras Basah i Road ground at 5.15 p.m Cliia Soo Hiang. Gouw ;_\i Ton Koh Chit Mong. Lim Njit Sioi"u (captain) Checng Pak Lo. YeD Khian-^ Ban" Loke Yu Sam. Au Kong62 words
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Article, Illustration14 1939-02-09 16 picture. PLAY tor laf c S.K.C. v, Khalsa Sj(ort Club hockej match Free PressFree Press - 14 words
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Article288 1939-02-09 16 London. Jan. 31. YOU know how we are always digging at that autocratic body, the Lawn Tennis Association, and how snobbish. high-hatted and bchind-thc-timcs we think it is? Well, the other day it nearly came off its up-stage perch and lowered its i everraised chin.288 words
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Article217 1939-02-09 16 'From Our Own Correspondent. > Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 8. THE March ms-t ng of the Selangcr Turf Club on the 11th, 15th ani 18th will for the first time be known as the God Cup Meptin?. Entries j will cloee on Mar. 1 at217 words
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Article80 1939-02-09 16 RAYMOND RUSSON, of Arm- thorpe. Done-aster, a 14-year-old inside-right, of Doncaster schoolboy, has joined the ground staff of Tottenham Hotspur, who were attracted by his brilliant play on Boxing Day. He is a well built lad, standing sft. 4« 2 in. His father and grandfather were footballers.80 words
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Article62 1939-02-09 16 The following will play hockey tor the Junior Department against the Loyals Regiment today at 5 p.m on the Anson Road ground Edward Wee. Lan Hope, J. B. Shaw, Tan Guan Kiat. Goh Chin Chye (captain >, F. L. Wong, Syed Shirazie. L. Newman. K. Leembruggen, Vow Wan62 words
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303 1939-02-09 16 HE Bntish aid teams committee moi i i' 1 select the teams for the world's <L ,ay Zakopane, Poland. In view of X cv i i sh of what is, m effect, the world" L i hfi the Ski Club of Great Britain303 words
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