The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 February 1939
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Title Section14 1939-02-20 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 15,706 KSTD. 1833. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1939. 5 CENTS14 words
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181 1939-02-20 1 No Reprisals Pledge Asked For FRENCH ENVOY IS BUSY IN BURGOS 4 FORMAL peace offer will shortly be made by the Spanish Republican Government, according: to well-informed Republican circles, stated a Reuter message from Paris last night. The offer, it is believed,181 words
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Article35 1939-02-20 1 ivoulsed a land M Japanese at the enundred :n tour ned lire l-a-ball Hum o Japhas b f t:i 5 m the I ingan.— a rentral ;i passes Govern- Uans- >35 words
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53 1939-02-20 1 Fascists Will Send Missions To Japan li*«Uo, !Vh. 18. I -.ill mis- m tiiis spring the visits last lion. Japan at i Press reign my and ,j exma n April Cr mprlses stay a iion v.-ni m ir. The ntatives of the 3te- the I. lent rugend. will also theEastern Nes - 53 words
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31 1939-02-20 1 BRITISH TRADES ON VIEW AT INDUSTRIES FAIR luidon. Feb. 19. h trade, will be l -M"" ns ol the Industries Pair, which opens Industries' section, at cuples mo.. than British WirelessBritish Wireless - 31 words
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Article218 1939-02-20 1 London. Feb. 19. TTHE Spanish ambassador called at the Foreign Ofllce last night and it is understood he exchanged information regarding rurrent aspects of the Spanish situation and denied reports of conflict of Opinion as to future policy between the Spanish President and Prime Minister TheBritish Wireless; Reuter - 218 words
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Article301 1939-02-20 1 Policy Of The Nationalists Bur;;os. 1 cb. 10. M BEKARD arrived here today, but stated that definite developments are likely to bti *ef erred until early next week. He added thai while the Nationalist Government was willing to give every lacility for the resumption of train and other services betweenReuter - 301 words
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Article, Illustration81 1939-02-20 1 London, Feb. liJ. THK British steamer Stangrovc is reported to have been captured by Spanish Nationalists and taken to Palma, with an Nonintervention Committee observer aboard. Reuter learns a strong protest is being made to Burgos.- Reuter Girls employed by a radio factory vi Sr>uthend-on-Sea. Essex. riftftlßgReuter - 81 words
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207 1939-02-20 1 Rome, Feb. 19. QESPITE the reassuring nature oi the official communique on the shooting 1 incident outside the Villa Torlonia, Signor Mussolini*B residence, the Roman public is still somewhat excited about rumours of would-be accomplices m a carefully-planned attempt on the Duce'fl life and207 words
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Article152 1939-02-20 1 Lotido l. t «-i) 19. A TWO DAiri" debate m the House of Commons on defence will open tomorrow, when Ul2 Chance lor of the; Exchequer will move a financial re- solution to increase to 800.000.000 the borrowing powers for defence. According to lubby correspondentsBritish Wireless - 152 words
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183 1939-02-20 1 Dictators To Use More Threats Soon? New York. Feb. 19. SVMINOUS reports from abroad are said to have been referred to by President Roosevelt as the reason for the possible alteration of his tentative plan to spend a. fortnight at sea with the U.S. Fleet,Reuter - 183 words
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Article83 1939-02-20 1 Washington, Feb. 19. A DMINISTRATION loaders ol CO2l- srress today generally professed to be m the dark regarding any information that President Roosovelt may have received about the European situation There is relatively little activity m the State Department, but it was pointed out thatReuter - 83 words
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40 1939-02-20 1 Jerusalem, Feb. 19. A sergeant was killed m a serlov».s car accident on the Jerusalem Jaffa road today. Seven British polkv officers were involved. Another sergeant was dangerously injured and two constables slightly hurt.- ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article47 1939-02-20 1 Helsinki, Feb. 19 Following the example of Britain, Latvia and Estonia, it is officially an nounced that Poland and Denmark have assented to the Finnish -Swedish proposals for defensive re-militarisa-tion of the Aaland Islands. The replies of Germany and France are expected m a few days- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article74 1939-02-20 1 London. I'efo. ID. WISCOUNT Gort, Chief of Imperial v General Staff, arrived at Croydon by air today from Paris at the conclusion oi his visit to Egypt and Palestine. He was met by his claug iiter. the H.n. Jacqueline Vereker. In an Interview Viscount Gort saidReuter - 74 words
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Advertisement58 1939-02-20 1 ISSTfLLES TONIGHT j -ccktail Dance 6.30 to 8.30 p. m. I D| NNER AND DANCE (informal) 9.30 to midnight Alt ii- Vli Al |l|: ACTIOX— UU: MEXICAN DANCERS i^jMl JOSE t *JJ»H D D j^HTLy ONE OF THE most POPULAR AND nr '< r S.;.«)0 iKAMS EVEJ I TO VISIT58 words
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Advertisement47 1939-02-20 1 MSTIUES ijpjji f.AMLGREMS TEKNISKA FABRiK nil L V G f L£ SWEOEN I EVi#V V SEA VIEW HOTEL TODAY SPECIAL TIFFIN CONCERT nMMI 12 NOON TILL !.:JO P.M. BY RELLER'S BAND ADELPHI HOTEL ROOK U4UNDI TONIGHT AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA DINNER DANCE t EXTENSION TO 1 A.M.47 words
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195 1939-02-20 2 Difference Between Arabs Government JEWS READY TO ACCEPT A COMPROMISE? London, Feb. 19. ENQUIRIES m conference circles suggest that at the end of the second week the Palestine talks are little nearer an agreed settlement than when they began. Neither Arab nor Jewish delegates appearReuter - 195 words
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Article57 1939-02-20 2 Jerusalem, Feb. 19. A 48-hour curfew has been imposed on the Mussrara quarter of Jerusalem following the wounding of a Jewish merchant and a Russian Christian m shooting outrages this afternoon. The Hebrew daily newspaper Haarctz has been banned by the authorities for a week, owing to anReuter - 57 words
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Article83 1939-02-20 2 Canton, Feb. 19. A branch of the Consulate-General at Canton, which has been recently established on Hainan Island, will be shortly raised to the status of a Con-sulate-General, for the purpose of dealing with foreign affairs m connection with the island. Mr. Tadashi Masatani. former First SecretaryEastern News - 83 words
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Article38 1939-02-20 2 New York, Feb. 19. The Pratt Witney Corporation is reported to be preparing big orders of machine tools for an aeroplane engine factory m France, which the corporation will equip and operate. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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540 1939-02-20 2 STATEMENT TO PREMIER London, Feb. 19. JNTEREST attaches to the centenary of the famous Durham report on Canada—which is now being* commemorated—on account of the fact it marked the birth of a new conception of responsibility m Colonial affairs, the contrast 01 which with otherBritish wirctes - 540 words
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Article74 1939-02-20 2 Hanoi, Feb. 19. NEWSPAPERS here report the projected establishment of an air base m Tourane, central Annam. Tourane is regarded as one of the important bases of the French Navy, together with Cam-Ranh Day. There is an aerodrome for commercial purposes m Tourane. The newEastern News - 74 words
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Article76 1939-02-20 2 MONEY MARKET DEFENCE SCHEME London, Feb. 18. On the money market, overnight accommodation from ciearing banks was readily obtainable rf half per cent,, against bills for security Discount operators viewed' with pleasure the slight expansion m volume of commercial drafts With expectations that at any slackening m the flow ofReuer - 76 words
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188 1939-02-20 2 Closer Trade Links With Reich Wanted MR. OLIVER STANLEY'S BROADCAST London, Feb. 19. QN the eve of the opening of the British Industries' Fair on Monday, a goodwill message from Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, was broadcast to Germany m German by the 8.8.C. tonight. AfterReter - 188 words
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Article132 1939-02-20 2 Berlin, Feb. 19. The forthcoming visit of Mr. Oliver Stanley. President of the Board of Trade, and Mr. Ashton Gwatkin. of the Foreign Office, to Berlin, i s interpreted m the Press as indicating the importance which Great Britain attaches to the impending Anglo-Ger-man industrial discussions.Reuter - 132 words
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Article120 1939-02-20 2 gLOODPOISONING caused the deatii m the General Hospital yesterdaj of a Singapore European, Mr. A. S. Giles, who was m business on his own account at The Arcade. A middle-aged man, he had been m the Colony about 10 years and was until the120 words
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228 1939-02-20 2 tup pr> r» London, Feb. 19. jHfc 8.8.C. announces an innovation by which the iniee mam political parties once a month for free discussion on some matter of current poSal interest The parties will select their own speakers and subject shortly before each broadcast EachBritish Wireless - 228 words
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Article, Illustration34 1939-02-20 2 ALEX HENSHAW, 24-year-old Brl«i h airman, being carried from his plane at Gravesend last week alter breaking the Cape— London record. He was suffering f rom malaria, an* his fac? was coverei with blord.34 words
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Article8 1939-02-20 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH Singapore. Mr J- D. hJJ8 words
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176 1939-02-20 2 At The Cinema Laughton' s Great Acting As A Busker 0 N U k?-»ws canvas an excellent nnC theatre!, d c^ fj*«£ rars munificently the n nfc comedy of a Cockne vbu Mayflower production 4V* Lane;- which opened it, \> season at the Pavilion Without the utf make-up, Charles LaJ176 words
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Article72 1939-02-20 2 MR. JOSEPH PEARSON aged 05. Of 25. G<:. Gilstead Rouci. who coUapMdaM as he was leaving the I racecourse on Saturday having won $800. was buried at B* dari yesterday afternoon The service vai taken by H A. V. Wardle. Mr. Pearson was a retiree72 words
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Article59 1939-02-20 2 Jokio. K b lf MEMORIAL .services for t: Pope PiM XI. *ho d;rri ;S Vatican On Fob. 10, took P>£ morning at the R° ma V u ;V Church here. Monsngn™ ella. apostolic delegate t ciated. Foreign dlplomaUc as well a.s I number <>M foreignEastern News - 59 words
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Article817 1939-02-20 3 HIRE-PURCHASE SCHEME ATTACKED Universal Cars Sue Penang Motorist QUESTIONS OF LAW (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 18. AN attack on the hire-purchase system was made by Mr. M. Saravanamuttu m his submissions to the District Judge, Mr. J. L. McFall, m the Penang District Court yesterday, at the resumed817 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-02-20 3 i(>r,n rren of the international Brigade, consisting of d Poles marc-i:d behind their flag over the mounU.lloxred by lorries of the retreating Army ihe Spanish Republic^.26 words
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Article523 1939-02-20 3 QRIM COURT STORY ,;> u Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 18. H\\l naa &h M ot his head and Krishnan held his *Hik the fir>t aceus?d cut through Arokiasamy's rift m troke of the knife. The blood spurted td tney collected it m th?523 words
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Article163 1939-02-20 3 AN originating petition to reduce the capital of Robinson and Co.. Ltd., from $2,500,000 to $1,500,000 and thereafter increase it to $1,750,000 by the* creation of 50,000 first preference $5 shares, was granted, In terms of a draft order, by Mr. Justice Home m the163 words
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Article179 1939-02-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 9. London Zoo's only king cobra, or hamadryad, the gift of Mr. A. St. Alban Smith, of Malaya, has caused a "crisis' this week. He will eat only smaller snakes and refuses dead rats, pigeons, frogs and lizards, which179 words
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Article44 1939-02-20 3 London, Feb. 8. When the new Cunard White Star liner Mauretar-ia makes its maiden voyage to New York next June, it will, at the special invitation of the Cork Harbour Board, call at Cork regularly as from August.44 words
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Article591 1939-02-20 3 pOMPLAINTS of the dan-er of land- ing and taking off on the $8,000,000 Singapore airport when it becomes i badly waterlogged m the wet months I have been made by the two aviation companies which use it most frequently, Wearnes and X.L.M. In wet weather. I water591 words
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Article162 1939-02-20 3 CINGAPORE youths who are British subjects by birth can. m certain (Continued In next column > conditions, Join the R.A.F. The colour bar mentioned In a letter published" recently is not, as was alleged, "unbreakable." King's Regulations a Free Press representative was informed ftt the Air Ministry m London. requLx:162 words
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Article, Illustration340 1939-02-20 3 FIRST BIG FLIGHT (From Our Own Correspondent) Hong Kong, Feb. 12. A DEFINITE date for the arrival here of the new Boeing 74-passenger flying boat was announced by Pan American Airways yesterday. The plane, which is the first of six ordered for the340 words
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Article, Illustration155 1939-02-20 3 PROPRIETOR of a chain oi Indian silk and gown stores, Mr. R. A. Assomull has arrived m Singapore on a tour of the East and Australia. Mr. Assomull, who was recently m Penang, Is the owner of Wassiamull Assomull and Company, m High Street. He155 words
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Article270 1939-02-20 4 FISHERIES DISPUTE IS MAJOR ISSUE Japan Continues Policy Of Intimidation RUSSIA WILL STAND FIRM Chungking, Feb. 19. MAINTAINING that the Soviet-Japanese fisheries dis- pute has become the gravest Far Eastern political question of all, the Ta Kung Pao here expresses the conviction that the Soviet Government, adhering to its originalCentral News - 270 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-02-20 4 ONE OF THE LAST PICTURES of the Pope, taken m celebration of the 17th anniversary of his election.18 words
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Article, Illustration128 1939-02-20 4 Roosevelt Denounces Autocracy Key west (Florida*, 'U. 19. HTHE "ugly truculence of autocracy" was denounced by President Roosevelt m a broadcast speech at the opening of San Francisco's £10,000,000 Golden Gate International Exhibition. Speaking from Key west, where he attended the naval manoeuvres Mr. Roosevelt said: "The nations on theReuter - 128 words
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Article91 1939-02-20 4 Kaunas. Feb. VJ. 4 MEMORANDUM containing six ■i oemands has been presented to the Lithuanian Government by a representative of 350,000 Germans hi Lithuania. The free exercise of the national German culture, the provision of more German schools, and the removal of "pressure" by the Lithuanian policeReuter - 91 words
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Article86 1939-02-20 4 Heidelberg. The leader of the Heidelberg Nazi Students' League, Dr. Herbert Scherberger. has issued this proclamation to the students of old Heidelberg University "Effective immediately, I forbid the playing and dancing of swing tunes or the 'Lambeth Walk' at all students' social events. "Such foreignB.U.P. - 86 words
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Article60 1939-02-20 4 »From Opr Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 18. II plans materialise, the Wuhan Songsters, who have had a successful season m Singapore, may visit Ipoh shortly. The Singapore committee of the Reuei Fund have approached the local committee of the Relief Fund on the matter and |fe60 words
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Article195 1939-02-20 4 London, Feb. 19. pARL SWINTON is mentioned as the possible ambassador to General Franco when English recognition is granted him, says the Sunday Times diplomatic correspondent. It is believed In Paris that the armistice m Spain will have been reached by the end of the monthReuter - 195 words
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Article43 1939-02-20 4 Chungking, Feb. 19. pHINA today remembers the unprecedented Chinese aerial victory over Hankow on Feb. 18 of last year, when Chinese pursuit planes bu>ught down 12 Japanese caval plane* m 12 minutes m a thriliing dogfight.— Central NewsCentral News - 43 words
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128 1939-02-20 4 U. S. Aeroplane Deal Causes Dispute G Washington. Feb. 19. ENERAL MALIN CRAIG, chief of staff of the United States army endorsed before the Senate's military affairs committee President Roosevelt's policy of selling American warplanes abroad. According to testimony released by the committee today he said: "It is the soundestReuter - 128 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-02-20 4 FRANCO TROOPS TAKE OVER LE PERTHUS WITHOUT PIKING A SHOT. Nationalist troops took over Lc Perthus, on the FrancoSpanish border, without firing shot. A detachment of the sth Navarrese Division, under Commander Rafael Pombo took possession. Here a Nationalist soldier greets a Le Perthus girl m conqueror's manner.48 words
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Article35 1939-02-20 4 Mexico City, Feb. 19. It is insistently rumoured that President Cardenas is about to conclude o deal with German interests whereby thirty Junker planes will be exchanged for Mexican oil.35 words
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Article17 1939-02-20 4 Paris. Fob. 19. Poland has recognised General Franco's Government according to an official despatch from Warsaw.— ReuterReuter - 17 words
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122 1939-02-20 4 London, Feb. 19. INDICATIONS have been received from Washington, says the Sunday Times diplomatic correspondent, that United States industries are prepared to co-operate with Anglo-German trade groups m their conversations next month on the possibility of forming cartel arrangements to develop foreign trade. ItReuter - 122 words
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Article64 1939-02-20 4 Jerusalem, Feb. 17. DRITLSH military forces m Palestine searched 73 Arab villages throughout the country m the past week, arresting many suspects, and seizin cr rifles, firearms and a large quantify of ammunition. Many shooting outrages have occurred both by day and night, causing everReuter - 64 words
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Article138 1939-02-20 4 London, Feb. 19. OROFESSOR P. C. CHANG, speaking at the Peace conference here, said China was even more confident of the result of the war than at the beginning. He appealed to the peace-loving countries to attack the coalition of war-mongers at their weakest link byReuter - 138 words
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Article91 1939-02-20 4 Requiem For Pope In Moscow Moscow, Feb. 17. OtQUIEM for the Jate Pope was held v today m 8! Louis Church, the only Catholic Church m Moscow. An American priest, Father Brown, conducted the Wide* and members of the Diplomatic corps, m formal attire. and several hundred Russians, mostly womenReuter - 91 words
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85 1939-02-20 4 Ingenious New Anti-Aircraft Device LYMP| A EXHl 8n aircraft device y all^ e^'^ will be on ww lpd a >** British Industr^F^,? I '^T week. air at Olympi, The predictor ran Position of imtStoJ*** Pass the informaucn S f^» te anti- aircraft hS*« elec trical^ is pointed ou: that h.Reuter - 85 words
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Article74 1939-02-20 4 DEFENDERS of the Magtaot be mobilised during the Ml! nesday nisht for ;he most ImJS yeThel d detenCe ?rCis The inhabitants of Mctz, Theonri and all frontier towns wuip™^ m the exercises, including the a?j demonstrations. The town Jr blacked out and dummy enta! andReuter - 74 words
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111 1939-02-20 4 From Oar Own Cofrapafttf London. Feb. The first oi the ril Ifcnfl Ml which the K.LM. Royal Dlines) announced thii veekiylpi to maintain a twlce-weaMj tg ft service from London to ftvptl is due for delivery m April 1940 These Douglas DC. 4 airliners111 words
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Advertisement69 1939-02-20 4 /£<^ty*\ Young Broker Makes Good !S RIGHT I I'VE FEIT A SALES. WE'RE GETTING I YOU/ MR. T* 4 Q fooJ&"'^ C^^NMHk J >irrf £WT P«SON TOP PRJCES All THF 1 JOSEPH. > I Jp£Ctf»* >^ 1 oo you cc s t^, take unm |r^- H&Ctii Do you w,k« Ur69 words
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51 1939-02-20 5 EN T DANCES IN JAPANESE PERFORMANCES ni |W* from T .....dOper. 1 a* a tour of mcM at the nlsht tumben neari.v rday on -h, way out to ,n the Vie these daoem c Takarazufc. i.,v,ralold ,nd also U dance and md d-iUhtiul ..-n-blen- istunifs wer i mdeUbocmtor a long51 words
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Article25 1939-02-20 5 m another ping kniie on third mile. Gox 4ne*Uj a i Amartfam ipoh maglsittrUy causiving she t woman U) Mar 24. B Thomas25 words
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Article89 1939-02-20 5 "New Deal In Kuala Kangsar? (From Our o un Corespondent) Kuala Kangsar, Feb 16 QHINESE shop assistants m Kuala Kangsar will m the near future be granted a full day's holiday on Sundays, it is expected. This followed a meeting of all Cheese sundry dealers m the town The meeting89 words
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Article111 1939-02-20 5 The following change of schedule on the X.L.M. Eastern Route between Singapore and Bandoeng which also atlects the schedule between Singapore and Batavia on the route of Intercontinental Airways K.L.M. -K.N.I.LMi is announced. Dep. Singapore <i.30 local time (23 10 GMT). Arr. Palembang 8.15 local time111 words
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Article367 1939-02-20 5 Chicago, 111. THE depression has not broken the morale of America's under-ptlvi-leged newlyweds. That's the conclusion drawn by Amaretta Jones, a University of Chicago graduate student m a thesis submitted to the school of Social Service Admin Lstration after a study of 157 families receiving publicBritish United Press - 367 words
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Article105 1939-02-20 5 From Our Own Correspondent! Penang, Feb. 19. Specially flying from Singapore to witness the openings of his latest enterprise Mr. Rum me Shaw, accompanied by his brother. Mr. Run Run Shaw, must have been gratified at the success of the opening night of the new105 words
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Article87 1939-02-20 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 19. Delegates, by sea, air and train, all have arrived for the Rotary Conference which is opening today. Yesterday morning, the customs, immigration, publicity and tourist authorities have combined with the Siam and F.M.S. Railways to make the delegates' entry87 words
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Article68 1939-02-20 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Johore Bahru, Feb. 18. A burglary is ieported from the Nurses' Hostel, Johore Bahru. Returning to her room yesterday morning from night duty, an Indian nurse found her things m disorder. She also found her jewellery, kept m a table drawer, missing.68 words
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Article53 1939-02-20 5 The US. naval oil tanker Pecos. which was present at the opening .01 the Singapore Naval Base last year arrived at Singapore y**"^ flve-day visit, and anchored m me OU p^os ßO is d P roceedia g to Sumatra to load fresh oil before53 words
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Advertisement141 1939-02-20 5 A STAGE HIT IN LONDON FOR OVER A YEAR KOW MADE MORE THRILLING ON THE SCREEN TODAY AT 11 A. M. 100 3.15, 6.15 A 9.1 b P. M. TOMORROW AT 11 A.M. 3.15, 6.15 3.15 M ALHAMBRA PH e£T >w ison's greatest acting Triumph as F He practi es141 words
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Advertisement355 1939-02-20 5 A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO OUR CHINESE PATRONS HHH 4 SHOWS TODAY PA VITION Xl I "DAILY TELEGRAPH AND "NEWS OF THE WORLD" I MORNING POST" I ..wo T ATT^ Tr "MANY OF THE FINEST fl MR. LAUGHTON'S BEST FILM MOMENTS LAUGHTON HAS W- NE OF THE BEST355 words
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607 1939-02-20 6 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1939. Chinese New Year Outlook ALTHOUGH tne Chinese Gov- ernment have officially rejected the lunar calendar, the majority of Chinese regard this week as the beginning of a new year. The past year has not been an encouraging one. but the outlook for607 words
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1352 1939-02-20 6 THE NEW POPE: How Cardinals Will Elect Successor To Pius XI THE Sacred College of Cardinals, gathered m conclave at the Vatican, will soon have elected the new Pope. One week later the supreme spiritual ruler of 330.000.000 Roman Catholics will have been crowned m St. Peter. Prince of Apostles.1,352 words
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Advertisement97 1939-02-20 6 Men Made Young Vigour Increased In 24 Hours it you feel old before your time, and unable to enjoy the pleasures of youth take Dr. Nixon's Vi-Tabs and rbetori your Manhood, Vitality and Enenry »i*T results In 24 hours. Dr. NixoK Vi-Tabs are anew discovery and guaranteed to build new97 words
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Advertisement52 1939-02-20 6 Watcrpiuot Green Canvas roller blinds. Maker and repairer of rattan and Bcrtana Chicks, Canvas ard Spring Blinds, Tarpaulins, Tents, Bags, Blue Screens, Bert am Panels, Wire Netting Fencirg, Wool buntings and Flags ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454. Office: Hti, Robinson Road, (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Workshop: 293, Joo Chiat Place, Singapore. Orders52 words
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Article, Illustration51 1939-02-20 7 Fun At The Wheel v j tike part m the "rear seat driver's" test at Singapore Airport yesterday. Her rear seat h.ci not yet taken his place. I lot cf haliocns at the motor rally at the £ma The hallnon bursting event had to be abandoned owing to the high51 words
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Article68 1939-02-20 7 lent) Feb. 16. J French ed on an b| an Air B| The mislonel Goual n end R ■■<• With the kok, was endantant at the >'. 'he (fficial ..cut the Monday Luang and am received were many The DeIrtt provided troupe of i i"7/cd the68 words
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Article400 1939-02-20 7 CARNIVAL DAY FOR MOTORISTS Gymkhana Treasure Hunt Great Success EVENTS FOR TODAY MOTORISTS had a field day yesterday at the motor gymkhana at the airport m the morning and m the treasure hunt m the afternoon. of SL th A C entS K.r re A or^ sed b the Singapore400 words
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206 1939-02-20 7 4 PL-AJJ to produce a newspaper; printed m Chinese, putting forward I the Japanese 3ide of the Sino-Japanese conflict, has been considered b> Singapore Japanese, the Free Press underhand?. However, it la .stated the proposal, has been shelved temporarily, because Of the danger of such206 words
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Article27 1939-02-20 7 The Rotterdam Lloyd liner Indrapoera, is expected from Europe at about noon tomorrow. She will leave lor Batavia In the afternoon of the same da/27 words
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Article282 1939-02-20 7 MEMBERS of the Singapore Malay Union gave a tea-party at Kota Raja Malay School yesterday, to honour their vice-president, Inche Ishak bin Ahmad, who had been invested vith the M.B.E. m recognition of his long and meritorious service with the Fishery Department. Inche H. Ambok Sooloh.282 words
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Article126 1939-02-20 7 (From Our Oiun Correspondent). a tmtt Bangkok, Feb 19. ,j TELEGRAM from Sir Shenton Thomas, Governor of the Straits settlements, read at the opening of the Rotary Convention this morning stated: am specially Qtaa the conference 25 being held m Bangkok and I am sure the126 words
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Article, Illustration60 1939-02-20 7 GOMBAR, Hungarian 'Human Cannonball," sitting astride his 30 ft cannon, out of which he is fired 150 feet at a height of 50 feet into a net. A charge of 1 lb. of gunpowder shoots him out of the cannon Gombar, who arrived from India m the Andre Lebon on60 words
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455 1939-02-20 7 I CHINESE New Year was celebrated yesterday m Singapore and throughout Malaya with traditional gaiety, m spite of the decision to economise on celebrations and make special donations to the China relief lunds. The new year was ushered m with the firing of455 words
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Article350 1939-02-20 7 DEEP OFFICIAL SILENCE A FTER the committee of appeal on film censorship m Singapore saw "Lancer Spy", the film of a British intelligence officer's espionage m Germany during the Great War, on Friday night, it was decided the film should be banned. Complete mystery surrounds the banning350 words
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Article174 1939-02-20 7 <From a Special Corrcspandcnt.) Bangkok, Feb. 16. gIXTEEN days after the granting by ex-King Prajadhipok of a press interview at Cairo, m which he strongly view at Cairo, m which he strongly attacked Siam's present military dictatorship, the Government has announced that the Bureau of the174 words
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Article53 1939-02-20 7 The drummers and pipers of the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, will beat "Retreat" on the Padang this evening. The programme is as followt: Retreat, The Green Hills Ol Tyrol Slow March, Logic O* Buchan; March, The Blue Bonnets; Strathspey, The Miller O* Drone; Keel, Charlie's Welcome:53 words
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Advertisement16 1939-02-20 7 FRESH Bit* AND OEIIG strawberr.es BY *»R MAIL) aimk TONIGHT *T THE <A», Tol T A«RANT16 words
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Advertisement46 1939-02-20 7 Improve Your Golf WITH THIS SET SMAKBAK fS^/^CAPTIVE m^ golf j f j maim ly Yl CAWWQT HIT »QV I A* Ji ww|w IT fTU IB I A REVOLUTIONARY CAPTIVE GOLF BALL WHICH CANNOT HIT YOU WHEN IT RETURNS. Price $2.50 SPORTS DEPT. ROBINSON CO., LTD.46 words
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Article153 1939-02-20 8 After 46 test flights by the new 42 passenger Douglas DC-4. Arthur E. Raymond, vice-president and chief engineer of Douglas Aircraft Cd., Inc., announced m California recently that the craft had exceeded the predicted performance of its engineers and designers. With the horsepower available still to be153 words
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Article221 1939-02-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 19. To replace the Revenue Capitation Tax. which now is to be abolished, the Government yesterday approved a new customs tariff. The new import duties are higher on foodstuffs and cotton goods and the export duties on rubber and rice221 words
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Article71 1939-02-20 8 Berlin. Mr. Chamberlain's new pledge to France receives this comment m General Goering's newspaper the National Zeitung <4 At most, the -statement has a propagandist value for France because actually, close Anglo-French co oS turn has been a reality since March. "Herr Hitler's words about co-opera-tionB.U.P. - 71 words
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204 1939-02-20 8 Prospects Of A British Pacific Airline Aviation Notes "I THINK it will be agreed that the Pacific is assuming an increasingly important part m international affairs generally, and not least m aviation." So says Mr. Hudson Fysh, managing director of Qantas Empire Airways m a statement to the press. "Both204 words
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Article122 1939-02-20 8 Douglas Produces DC-5 The Douglas DC-5, a 18-passenger, twin-engined, high-wing monoplane with a tricycle landing gear, designed for use on feeder airlines, will be flying by the end of the month. Specifications of the plane, which will be manned by a crew of three, reveal the following: wing span, 78122 words
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Article121 1939-02-20 8 Capetown. Undesirable women are entering South Africa as "one-day brides," say the immigration authorities at Capetown. These women are marrier 1 to fake bridegrooms to obtain Union citizenship. The officials state that there are agents m the Union who will guarantee residence for any typeB.U.P. - 121 words
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Article41 1939-02-20 8 Sir Eric Mieville has been appointed principal secretary to the Duke of Kent, from the date of the Duke's departure for Australia, according to a Reuter report from London. Since 1937 Sir Eric has been Assistant Private Secretary to the King.41 words
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Article113 1939-02-20 8 Tallahassee. Florida. An elderly railway engineer's attempt to free his 41-year-old wife convicted of plotting to kill him so' that she could collect his insurance and marry a younger man. has been rejected by the Florida Supreme Court. The woman is serving a sentenceBritish United Press - 113 words
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Advertisement588 1939-02-20 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the following materials or services. For particulars, see Municipal Tenders fcoomSupply of Sulphate of Alumina foi period June 1, 1939 to May 31, 1940 Date of Closing. 4 p.m., Apr. 3 1939. Supply of 50 tons of Oxide of588 words
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Advertisement162 1939-02-20 8 BOARD RESIDENCE, I SEA FRONT IiATONG GRAMGE— 77. Meyer Bd (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rate* Large Garden*— -Tennis, i Phone: 6758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. EAST ANGLIA C OXLEY RISK SINGAPORE. mint, to town blgn level, garages, daily or monthly rates, large ground*, excellent162 words
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Advertisement226 1939-02-20 8 RED FUNNEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO.. iTO. llMarporated m Strait? SettienW'"' i wiifin r\*M m.ik~* cum from Singapore to Javji B«rnM H Rillitoa I fok mtavm cwmam Xt H SEMAKWC, H (Every lih-ml.i> i»d tnW< s.s. OIANO H •A BAN HOHO LIONO FOX SOI i:\B\V* AM) BAM»»^ H226 words
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Miscellaneous7 1939-02-20 8 OC-5 A>gPt_AMg Twim ENGINE, HIGH WINC TftA^SPOQT7 words
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Miscellaneous437 1939-02-20 8 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 225 metres. ZHP 30.96 metres. a.m. 11.00 Teochew orchestral recital. !t 11.20 Teochew dramas, t 12.00 Harmonica band recital. p.m. 1.00 Interval. 5.00 Cantonese dramas, t 5.40 Cantonese children's programme. 6.00 Cantonese song and orchestral recital. 7.00 Pianoforte recital. 7.30 Time, weather, news and announce437 words
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Miscellaneous406 1939-02-20 8 Air Mail Arrivals AadbeJ^ INWARD Imperial: From Europe due Wednesday, Friday, Saturday mornings. Wearnes: From Penang, ipoh. and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives rvery evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands If idles: Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons. Qantas: From Australia: /irrlves Tuesday, Friday, Sunday mornings. X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday evenings. K.N.1.L.M.:406 words
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Miscellaneous210 1939-02-20 8 Ireland x H Kong only. OR^ prf "'O J I Mails v D'jrini? th. „,~7~* TR Uv H dates incluM..,:"., 1 1 Mar lto I despatch b\ < h o| a 2 I I JIB be ,i,>. gd ni eh CLEARANCES I BRITISH INDIA STEAM BjJ I CO., LTD. (AKA*210 words
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Advertisement525 1939-02-20 9 p&Oand BRITISH INDIA LINES p. <Se O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, Due Oue lonaace S porr. Tonnage Spore ***** Feb 24 "BHUTAN 6.100 May^ 6 6 800 Mar 10 'BEHAR 6.000 May 15 1. iCO Mar 10 RANPURA 17 000 May 19 15.000 Mar. 24 RAWALPINDI 17 000 June 2525 words
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Advertisement349 1939-02-20 9 McALISTER CO., LTD. i lncorporated m Straits Settlements CRESIIAM HOLSE. BATTERY RO SINGAPORE PHONF 5172 ELLERMAN BUGKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. incorporated tn England > HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Dae Sails CITY OF FLORENCE Calls tilasgo* Feb 27 Mar 2 Svnw3° RD Calls Glasgow Mar.349 words
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Advertisement668 1939-02-20 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building. Collyer i)u»y Singapore Tel. 5151. Chartered Bank Build m 2 Ppnang Tel. 13<J6. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON. N. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW ♦m fen junction with the Glen Line) Oue Sail* MENELAUS L'don. R'dam, Hburg. Hull, Gdynia In Port Peb. 21 DEUCALION Mars..668 words
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Advertisement396 1939-02-20 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m FM.S) TELEPHONE: Froifht 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDEKA'J tU MALAY STATES R%ILW%¥B. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM BCr liir^^l^^^flly^fl^ S O6 tbe majestic Canadian Rocfc!« iH^k. Person Step-overs it you wish.. In r^^^^^Jl Sumtner. the sccclc Great Lakes route Is an396 words
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Advertisement590 1939-02-20 10 K. P. M. OPHIR Monday, Feb. 20, Belawan -Deii. BOTH— Monday, Feb. 20— Tanjong-Pandan, Batavia, Semarang and uherlbon. KAMPAR Tuesday. Feb. 21— Bengkalis, Tanjong-Leidcng, Asahan, Tang-Jong-Mengeidar, Paneh. and Berombang. MAJANG— Wednesday, Feb. 22,— Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan, PoeloePallas, Pengalian-Estate and Rengat. VALENTlJN— Wednesday, Feb. 22— Belawan-Deli. PATRAS— Wednesday. Feb. 22, Muntok590 words
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Advertisement624 1939-02-20 10 AMERICAN PRESIDEHfTifjg^ TO KLKOPfc FROM SINCiAFOKt AMI FtN.WG To CULOMrft k A lex,no BIA KAPIES atSarssaajTO-g^, Sllii PRESIDENT POLK \?T\ Pore PcnVni Vr PRESIDENT OARFrei.D M ar J"^ Mar X PRESIDENT MONROE Jw V A Ur 2R B *P PRESIDENT ADAMS D P r J A Apr Apr n ft624 words
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Article1807 1939-02-20 11 first Day Of Spring IOOR O'CLOCK PAYS $117 riRGE crowd, which included the Governor, Sir Thomas, saw Jack Druce annex the main B Saturday, the opening day of the Singapore Spring meeting. Jack Druce's time equals record. Carrying topwdffW with 9.04, Jack Druce atf ihlv1,807 words
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Article, Illustration16 1939-02-20 11 picture. ONE of the competitors at the motor gymkhana at th* Singapore Airport yesterday.- Free PressFree Press - 16 words
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Article87 1939-02-20 11 THE Royal Singapore Golf Clubs women's club championship, first round, resulted Mrs. E. A. Elder beat Mrs. J. L. Sinclair w.o. Mrs. H. H. Sturt beat Mrs. S. E. Dods w.o. Mrs. J. Moncur beat Mrs. E. M. F. Ferguson w.o. Mrs. G. F. Simond beat Mrs.87 words
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Article64 1939-02-20 11 EIGHT cards were taken out for the Keppel Golf Clubs February women's foursome, which resulted as under:— *Mrs. E. O'Sullivan and Mrs. J. P. Carr 45—12-33 Mrs. «.,A. Port and Miss 18. "Cramer 51 18=33 Mrs. jG« E. Kerr and Mrs. A. B. Mensles 46—11-35 Mrs. W.64 words
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Article19 1939-02-20 11 Beckenhara, Feb. It. Cambridge beat Oxford 3—2 In one of the most spirited Inter-varsity h<teke£ matches m years- ReuterReuter - 19 words
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597 1939-02-20 11 RECOVERY WAS TOO LATE ,From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. COUTH suffered defeat at the hands of North m an uninspiring climax to the Malayan hockey season on the Selangor Club padang today. North won by four goals to three. South were597 words
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Article160 1939-02-20 11 THE lollowing rre Saturday's a.:d yesterday's results m the S.C.C. open invitation tennis tournament: HANDICAP MEN'S SINGLES Major More beat R. Nathan, 9 7, 0— 6—l. HANDICAP MOOED DOUBLES I. B. Abed beat J. Mclntosh, 6 4. C l. Miss Abed and Major Bedford beat160 words
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60 1939-02-20 11 Helsinki. Feb. If, IN the world .speed-skating chani- pionship, 500 metres. Hans En£nestansent (Norway^ won m 44.8 sec. In the world ski championship over fifty kilometres at Zakopane Lars Bargendahl (Norway) won m 177 mln. 43 sec. Reuter. The speed-skatins; championship over 5,000 metres was wonReuer - 60 words
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Article83 1939-02-20 11 CATURDAY'S boxing at the Happy World provided some keen fighting, two bouts ending m knock-outs. Sylver Starr (8.3%) knocked out Cyclone Kid (8.2) m the fourth round. Slogger Chiang (8.12^) t.k.o. Bud Lewis (8.8^,4) m the fourth round. Gerlad 7 ine (B.s'*) outpointed Kid Lftjigford (ti.2\i) over four83 words
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Article49 1939-02-20 11 THE B.C.C.'s programme for today 1 will be:— t Chinese New Year teiinls" tbumament, 9 am, to continue through thje afternoon; 6 p.m.. beating of retreat by the Gordon Highlanders; 6.30 to 8.30 p.m., by kind courtesy of Kurt Blach orchestra selections m the M\mi£t.49 words
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Advertisement179 1939-02-20 11 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated In China by Special Charter). IS. Cecil Street, Singapore. Telephones: Managers Office 6444 m A«wt Manager's Office 6442 Exchange Dept 6441 General Office 5188-9 Cable Address CBUNGKUO." Paid Up Capital Cb. 9 40.000,000.00 Reserve Funds m excess of Ch. 5 5.200,000.00 Total Assets approximately Ch. $2,020,000,000.00179 words
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1627 1939-02-20 12 Derby Go Down To Birmingham RANGERS BEATEN IN CUP London, Feb. 19. DIKMINGHAM'S first away victory m the League, "against Derby to the tune of I—o,1 0, was thoroughly deserved Derby lost their fullback Howe early m the game but held Birmingham through1,627 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-02-20 12 picture. LIM PENG HAN, who showed skill m handling his M.G. m the garage tests at the motor gymkhana at the Singapore Airport yesterday.- Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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319 1939-02-20 12 SELANGOR, SINGAPORE PERAK WIN From Our Own Correspondent v Kuala Lumpur, Feb. If. li\ nieir opening- match of the Colts' tourney here today Perak Colts beat Negri Colts 6—2. Played m the early morning, the match was not fast, owing to. the wet ground,319 words
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Article104 1939-02-20 12 The Singapore Rifle Association v;ill hold a meeting on Saturday and Sunday embracing revolver and falling plate competitions. SCOTTISH CUP Buckie T. o Third Lanark c Rangers ..J Clyde 4 Dunfermline 1 Alloa 1 Motherwell 4 St. Mirren 2 e^ts 2 Celtic 2 Palklr 2 Aberdeen "3 Dundee104 words
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232 1939-02-20 12 Capt. R.S. Hawkins Best Driver In Motor Gymkhana M C3r successful driver t .t the motor gymkhana held yesterday by th? i Automobile Association of Malaya at the Singapore Airport was Captain R. S. Hawkins (Ford V 8 SO), with -17 points j away. Lim Pen- Hun. (M.G.P.B. > 51232 words
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Article48 1939-02-20 12 The following will play for the S.C.C. vs. Manchester Regiment on Wednesday at S.C.C. E. C. Cherrington; J. w. Muncey F McCailery; F. O. Stiff. C. C. Webster F. E. Hutchinson; R. J. Forbes, G G* Dunbr.r. J. B. Steddard, C. Mi!ton H EcheLsheir"48 words
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654 1939-02-20 12 HUTTON TOP SCORER, 92 ENGLAND fared poorly m c f ftfc match started here yesterday, noZ* J* winning the toss and taking first Se 7 1:> 3 have rephed with 11 runs for S^tk£^ The wicket was hreh En-Jand's Natting failure.654 words
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Article19 1939-02-20 12 lea ins i,, tl match are!l <Urr:;il <m Gord.;n. N>n U«a,, H Fir 1 5 tew* 1119 words
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Article302 1939-02-20 12 SINGAPORE LOSE ONE FOR 2 cricket team o :ec* d to R ,on a hard, fog* wicket at ln\\ ay ;i aKain St the Sm« W ?i! ans. m their fourth annual Beginning at 11 am. th 8 earn compiled MO runs by 530 p* the302 words
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Article74 1939-02-20 12 THE Alien CUP i y, 1 driving c »m| n r 021 Golf C'.wb playw .Milted as follows: Major M. R !>• Capt. C L. Archdtli 257 yds. 2 it. ni The women* foursom-i Uoa over 12 h lei w»l^ for Mrs. Britt.T wi.h a net 5074 words