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Title Section17 1939-04-20 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,757. ESTD. 1835. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, tttt. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration75 1939-04-20 1 Britain Sends Five Powerful Cruisers i \pr. 19. Naen with ire Admiralty's ■>! the! be -ton i d, I dn i orni I on ailed, replaced i is Strong Ne* Squadron mitaable n to i d thev oiips, I :h in I latent cruisers75 words
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Article482 1939-04-20 1 Rome, Berlin Working For Rival System? VON PAPEN MOVE THAT the Rome-Berlin Axis is working for the establish- ment among the smaller Powers of its own system to counteract or nullify the Anglo-French anti-aggression policy is suggested by dispatches from Europe. Yesterday, Germany appointed one of482 words
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472 1939-04-20 1 Reich Consul Plans Of Arms Factory London, Apr. 19. A SENSATIONAL submission by the prosecution that a labourer employed in the Royal Ordnance Factory at Euxton. Lancashire, had sold a highly confidential secret plan of the factory to the German Secret Service for £30 was made today when the hearingReuter - 472 words
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Article84 1939-04-20 1 London, Apr. If*. THE Spanish authorities in Tangier today gave the British ConsulGeneral the fullest assurances that there was no truth in the rumour that Spain intended to occupy the territory, according to a Spanish Press Service message. The rumours were described as totally false andReuter - 84 words
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40 1939-04-20 1 Haifa, Apr. 19. Over 250 Arabs, many of them known terrorists, were arrested by British troops and police in a big anti -terrorist drive which has been going on over the past 24 hours. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article49 1939-04-20 1 (Free Press Special Cable) London, Apr. 19. AWING to the high rates for war risk insurance in the Mediterranean the Ellerman and Bucknall Line, and Brocklebank Line from today are proceeding from the Far East to America via the Cape. (From Our Own Correspondent).49 words
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Article51 1939-04-20 1 London, Apr. 19. At Epsom today Mrs. Lionel Corbett's Bistolfi, 100—8, ridden by Harry V/ragg, won the City and Suburban by five lengths, beating Major H. T. Barclay's Mormond Hill, 11—2. ridden by Carslake, with Monsieur If. Boussac's Taran. 9—l. third, half a length away.Reuter - 51 words
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336 1939-04-20 1 London, Apr. 19. AFTER a most suspicious fire the 30,000-ton liner Paris sank at Le Havre tonight. Hitherto it has been impossible to decide whether the fire was an accident or sabotage, but officials have started an inquiry. The Paris was one of France's finestReuter - 336 words
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264 1939-04-20 1 £5, 000, 000 American Tin Purchase? WAR RESERVE PROJECT (From Our Own Correspondent) T London, Apr. IS. HE Daily Express declares that the United States Government and th e International Tin Committee are having preliminary discussions on an American purchase of a war reserve of 25,000 tons of tin atFree Press & Special Cable - 264 words
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Article52 1939-04-20 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 13. THE Financial Times today asserts that the transfer of the Uni.ld States Fleet to the Pacific confirms that America recognises the existence of a risk of interruption of Straits supplies of tin.— Free Press special cable. (Tokio comment:52 words
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Article179 1939-04-20 1 (By Oiu Financial Correspondent.* DRODUCERS in Malaya should wel- come the UJB. proposals. The International Tin Committee, by their adoption, would be released from an embarrassing position. If the scheme materialises, thr 25.000 tons of tin would, presumably, be produced under a special quota, equivalent,179 words
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Article34 1939-04-20 1 London, Apr. 19. Lord Halifax said in the Lord* tonight that the British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir Neville Henderson, would return to his post when his period of leave was completed. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Advertisement51 1939-04-20 1 BIGIA TEA A TONIGHT Orch.Mr Q Concert 8.15* ,o 9.15 p. m. "INNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight M VN, N(: (VBARET ATTRACTION hE 3 MANHATTANS 1,1 KN VS,, *AKODY ACROBATIC DANCERS uu Non-diners $1.00 j M *< HR|| Saturday— SPEClAL RACE DINNER I)^» i. DANCE CABARET. EXTENSION TO 151 words
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Advertisement55 1939-04-20 1 4NSIST ON BIGIA TEA ADELPHI HOTEi. TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI m SEA VIEW HOTEL ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY A. BERSHADSKY SEA VIEW HOTEL: Friday Saturday SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTEL ORCHESTRA ADELPHI GRILL TIIE BEST FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS55 words
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Article176 1939-04-20 2 Air Raid On JapaneseOccupied Shansi Capital CANTON "POSITION Shanghai, Apr. 19. IHE latest Chinese claims of successes include an air raid on Taiyuan, the Japanese occupied capital of Shansi in which the Japanese military headquarters and arsenal and offices of the "puppet" Governor are stated to176 words
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Article73 1939-04-20 2 I on. i,.n. Apr. 19. 'TTHE President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Oliver Stanley, announced in the House of Commons that Sir Frederick Leith-Ross. Chie:* Economic Adviser to the Government, would lead a mission which would consult with the Rumanian authorities for the purpose ofReuter - 73 words
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Article63 1939-04-20 2 Chungking, Apr. 19. IN the circumstances there was no possibility of peace, Gen. Chiang Kai-shek told foreign pressmen today. He said China had resorted to resistance to preserve her national life, liberty and independence. The war would continue until these aims were achieved. NothingReuter - 63 words
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33 1939-04-20 2 Singapore Chinese beat the visiting Philippines volley ball team in a contest at the Happy World Stadium last night, by winning two game*, 13 21 1 and 21—11.33 words
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Article, Illustration25 1939-04-20 2 is Milan nexcspaper seller soon sold out of extra editions Which told the population of the Italian invasion of Albania.25 words
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Article, Illustration404 1939-04-20 2 DESIRE FOR AMITY Tokio, Apr. 19. ♦JAPAN' feels no concern about the transfer of the American Fleet to the Pacific," the spokesman of the Foreign Office said in reply to a question bv a rorefcrn newspaper corresoondent today. "The move," he said, "onlyEastern News - 404 words
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Article101 1939-04-20 2 Tokio, Api. 19. A SENSATION has been created here by a report that Mr. koto Hibiki. a leading Japanese businessman and for 20 years a resident in France, has been arrested by the French authorities on a charge of espionage. Mr. Hibiki, who is manager ofEastern News - 101 words
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76 1939-04-20 2 London, Aor. 18. The Portuguese Ambassador, Dr Armlndo Monteiro, called on ths Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax this afternoon. It is understood Lord Halifax requested an interview for the purpose of keeping the Ambassador informed of the latest British moves in the international situation. Lord Halifax noReuter - 76 words
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116 1939-04-20 2 Capetown, Apr. 19. General Smuts, Minister of Justice commented on the South African Government's war policy in a speech today. Having repeated that the country's participation in war was a question for the people themselves, General Smuts said: "But if things go as then appearReuter - 116 words
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41 1939-04-20 2 Washington, Apr. 18. Col. Lindbergh, the famous airman has been summoned for active service. From tomorrow he will be assigned to the office of the Chief of the United States Air Corps for special duties ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article129 1939-04-20 2 Press On Statement By Mr. Chamberlain London, Apr. 19. THE Prime Minister's statement in reply to a question in the Commons yesterday that he might be able to make some further statement soon about the Governments attitude to the proposal for a Ministry of Supply hasBritish Wireless - 129 words
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Article99 1939-04-20 2 London, Apr. 19. Asked in the Commons whether the discussions on Palestine recently held in Egypt were a continuation of the London Conference Mr. Malcolm MacDonald replied in the negative and added that since the termination of the London Conference, the British Government had beenReuter - 99 words
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Article82 1939-04-20 2 To!;io. Apr. I<4 Shimonseki, on the mainland wa^ linked with Moji. in Kyushu, by a tunnel, nearly a mi^e long, acres the Kwamm m Btraita today. work occupied 32 months. The tunnel was driven through with a finishing explosion which was made by electrical meansEastern News - 82 words
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Article70 1939-04-20 2 Tokio, Apr. 19. Suicide cases in Japan in 1938 decreased remarkably, compared with 1936 and 1937. According to statistics from the Metropolitan Board, those who committed suicide last year numbered 1,498, while 389 unsuccessfully attempted to kill themselves OT the total number, including attempted suicide cases.Eastern News - 70 words
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Article77 1939-04-20 2 New York, Apr. 19. 'TWENTY-FIVE oil tankers are re- ported to be tied up at the docks as a result of the strike, called by the National Maritime Union, which followed the collapse of negotiations between the Union and four large oil companies. More tankersReuter - 77 words
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Article94 1939-04-20 2 Tokio, Apr. 19. For the ninth time since the outbreak of the China war, Japanese war dead yesterday wer e endowed with posthumous honours. According to an Army communique, posthumous honours were conferred on 3,187 officers and soldiers who were killed or succumbed to illnessEastern News - 94 words
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143 1939-04-20 2 tour d:tai*,s JHE offleta, I """<" V Majesties' visit that they will en at Niagara Falls <^ ,une 7. where bv an offlci then proceeding b ton, where thev President and Mw r a.m. o n June 8 The party wiU Hou.se, where theyReuter - 143 words
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Article81 1939-04-20 2 DCLTSHED p< Marsh. U make Always Goodbye, a 2 tury-Fox drama of m< opened at the A night, good ent< rl A strong suppoi lan Hunter, Binnii B Romero helps I hackneyed th« L( sing her rianc< crash a few n to be married. B l81 words
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60 1939-04-20 2 Further pappv wi the Cenotaph in 1 Ablitt. the well-known who died in Kngland c'.ude those rrom: (J I Malaya Command; < Holyoak; Mr. and lira H. Chester; Mr. and lira < T Mr. T. s. Peai Singapore Royal Arl Mr. and Mrs60 words
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19 1939-04-20 2 The annual tiffin Society of Plant'-: Branch) will be hr Hotel on Sunday19 words
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Advertisement12 1939-04-20 2 eoiNG ON SPONGE spoko E from MEDICAL HAH 3 Ba "ery Roaa.12 words
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88 1939-04-20 3 Alleged Hold-up Of A Woman Hawker CHASED BY~ MOTORIST lj) to have he,d up a 40-year-old Teochew woman hawker at the point of a knife and robbed her Aim Chinese youths, Lim Kim Seng, aged 14 !,^1 (hai Lai, 17, and Niun Too Kiah, 14,88 words
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151 1939-04-20 3 "SERIOUS MATTER" T LOOK upon this offence as a seri- oils matter," declared Mr. Conrad Oldham, Singapore Second Police Magistrate, yesterday, addressing Gan Jok Kim, a 32-year-old Hainanese, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to report as a police supervisee. Accused151 words
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Article52 1939-04-20 3 E yean' rtgorovi imj on a Chinho was convic*K>re Criminal District on a e of hon-Gov-tiandu. on Apr. !3. folve&sel Shirala Koi contraband > together with ting utensils. ised said a friend j to deliver ii Singapore. there was chandu bottom of the rty in China52 words
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Article24 1939-04-20 3 < ol tin* Rotterdam UTire .rom Batarhe outer road- today, at about alongside the Singarbour Board wharves tomorrow d will sail the same24 words
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72 1939-04-20 3 Canberra, Apr. 11. The Commonwealth Post Office is to issue a special ss. stamp for a limited amount of mall to be taken on the survey flight across the Indian Ocean, which is expected to begin in the middle of June. The mail will be72 words
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Article60 1939-04-20 3 ALLEGED to have been a member of an unlawful society— The Emancipation Vanguard of the Chinese Race"— Tan Chiew Sai, a 15-years-old Hokkien, appeared in the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday. He claimed trial to the charge, and the case was postponed for mention until Apr. 27.60 words
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Article24 1939-04-20 3 Sir Frank A. Swettenham has been appointed a director of Glasgow River Estates, Ltd. in the place of the late Mr. W. S. Reeve-Tucker.24 words
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Article102 1939-04-20 3 The following passengers are expected from Australia by the m.v. Merkur about Apr. 28: Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherwin. Mr. and Mrs. J. Main and intant. Mr. E. Weaver. Mrs. F. E. Lawier. MLss J. O'Brien, Mrs. A. Clarke and infant. Mr. P. L. O'Meara, Mr. G.102 words
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Article43 1939-04-20 3 'TO ELECT a representative of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in the Legislative Council, to replace j Sir John Bagnall, who has gone on j leave, a general meeting of electors of the Chamber will be held at 2.15 p.m. today.43 words
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273 1939-04-20 3 TWO Indian Mohammedans, who are old residents of 1 Singapore, were the contesting parties in the High Court yesterday, when Pana Ibramsah, merchant, claimed 55,000 from Soona Shaik Dawood, money changer. Ibramsah gave evidence that he was i a partner in the firm of M.273 words
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Article275 1939-04-20 3 News I n Brief MONDAY'S meeting of the Legislative Council will be one of considerable Importance. Besides the Food Control Bill, which is expected to j pass all stages, and the £1000.000! Imperial Defence gift proposal, appro- i i val will be sought for the Traffic Re- I gulations <1939>.275 words
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Article, Illustration58 1939-04-20 3 picture. M. YVES REVELLI (left) the French Vice-Consul at Singapore, who is going on leave early next month, chatting with M. Alphonse Lesourd, on the latter's arrival yesterday by the Felix Roussel. M. Lesourd, who is from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paris, will actFree Press - 58 words
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254 1939-04-20 3 Young Malay 's A ttack On Watchman With Iron Bar COMMENT ON BAD RECORD f'THE accused has had rather a bad record since he was a boy," said Court Inspector Astin, to the Singapore Second Police Magistrate, Mr. Conrad Oldham yesterday, when a Malay youth, Abdul Rahman, was sentenced to254 words
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Article181 1939-04-20 3 DESTROYERS COMING (From Our Own Correspondent London, Apr. 11. IT is announced by the Admiralty today that the destroyer Stronghold, now under refit at Devonport, will leave about the middle of August for duty in the local defence flotilla at Singapore. Stronghold will be commanded by181 words
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156 1939-04-20 3 Y.W.C.A. Pioneer Leaders' Training Conference THE Y.W.C.A. In Malaya passed another milestone in its development when 20 leaders of younger girls, representing the various centres, assembled at the Malacca Volunteer Camp, from Apr. 11 to 22, for a Pioneer Leading Training Conference. Work among younger girls through the Y.W.C.A., which156 words
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Article84 1939-04-20 3 Capt. J. R. Booth, of the 14th PunJab Regiment, is a passenger for Penang in the P. and O. liner Ranchi, which sailed from London on Apr. 6. Singapore passengers in the ship (which is due to dock in Penang on May 3 and at Singapore on May 4) include84 words
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Article171 1939-04-20 3 Motorcycles Wanted By Volunteers INTELLIGENCE UNIT FACES PROBLEM THE new Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Year Book, just published, contains a report of the activities of all the volunteer units in the colony. The Year Book which is well illustrated, describes the activities of the Straits Settlements' Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,171 words
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Article89 1939-04-20 3 London, Apr. 19. QUESTIONED regarding the recent sale of British merchant ships to Germany, Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, stated in the House of Commons that the Board had no powei to prevent the transfer of British merchant ships to foreign flags.89 words
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Article86 1939-04-20 3 Berlin, Apr. 11. ■THE abstemious Adolf Hitler, who neither smokes nor drinks, is to have an abstemious army. Marshal Goering has been obliged to issue strict orders to the armed forces forbidding all ranks to drink alcohol between meals while on service. Smoking on premises86 words
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Article35 1939-04-20 3 Mr. M. Reid, who has been with Messrs. Mansfield and Co., Ltd., since 1913, may not return to Malaya. He ls j at present on leave and is -spending mast of his time in London35 words
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Article150 1939-04-20 3 Tobacco Smuggler Caught Chase Described In Court A FINE of $1,500, in default of payment one year's rigorous imprisonment, was passed by Mr. C. H. Koh, in the Singapore Fourth Police Courl. yesterday, on a 32-year old Hokkien. Wee Lin Teow, who was convicted on a charge of importing 600150 words
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Article28 1939-04-20 3 Mr. E. A. Noble, who left Malaya in 1936 after 11 years with the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., is now accountant to the Boro' Billposting Co., Ltd.. London.28 words
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Article412 1939-04-20 3 When we think of Iran, we aLso think of Risa-shah-Pahlavi, who has reigned for tho past twelve years over Iran. Before that, the country was called Persia. During thtse twelve years. Riza-shah-Pahlavl who. before being made king, was a general, has transformed Iran from a 17th century412 words
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Advertisement35 1939-04-20 3 "the j CALCIUM TABLET SALPERN SOO.O. CALCIUM LACTATE WITH VITAMIN D Floored bv IN THE TREATMENT 0 T *E MANY AILMENTS DIRECTLY olJ^o A DEFICIENCY OF CALCIUM Obtainable from E FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. Jj} /on35 words
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Miscellaneous94 1939-04-20 3 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice in lst. Court at 10.30 a.m. Magistrate's Appeals: Ali bin Fakir and Masnah binte Nadir vs. Rex. Saxandar Khan vs. Rex. Before Mr. Justice Pedlow in hid. Court at 11 a.m. O.S. 131 38 Re Will oi Seah Liang Seah, deceased.94 words
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Article, Illustration2121 1939-04-20 4 A Singapore MAN in LONDON lxmdon, Apr. 12. |\/|ASS observers predicted, in order of popularity, that W€ should spend our holidays in the following marner: |<l> Enjoying the sea.side. f2> Walking, hiking, biking. <3> Watching sport. 1I i cinemas, ir.usic ha Thanks to the hotte I Ea.ster for 11 yens2,121 words
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Article, Illustration906 1939-04-20 4 SUNDAY IN THE PARK By A Special Correspondent DECENTLY a member of a big-game fishing party organised by Zone Grey, the famous American nove'ist and ardent follower cf the sport, established a world record by catching a tiger shark weighing 1,382 lbs. with rod and906 words
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Advertisement24 1939-04-20 4 WOMEN ONLY. I Herbs fire unmibUkable resvlts. D. T. MM'B OBAT PRIOR 'or UdirV rotnpUlnts. D. T. UH COMPANY. 353. North Brides Rood SINGAPORE.24 words
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Advertisement53 1939-04-20 4 SELETAR eg-"?. [Hal u c£!jtry HOTEL w8 14 i m Upper Thomson-Sembawaiig Rd., opp. Mata Gate. Naval Base FOR LEAVE OR WEEKENDS Swimming Pagar. Fully Licensed Restaurant UNDER ENTIREL Y NEW MAN A GEMENt NEXT SUNDAY:Dine out-of-doors in Singapore's quietest spot* Morning Tide Famous Seletar Curry 1.07 p.m. $1.50 PHONE53 words
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Article, Illustration128 1939-04-20 5 THESE PICTURES, exclusive in Malaya to the Free Press, and copyright by the North American Newspaper Alliance, were secured by Lincoln Ellsworth on his recently-abandoned Antarctic expedition. On this venture, which had to be stopped alter the first officer of the exploration ship Wyatt128 words
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1067 1939-04-20 6 Doctor Urges Doubling Of Clinics NEED FOR DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL HYGIENE DECOMMENDATIONS for lighting the widespread dangers of venereal disease in Malaya were made by Dr. Wu Lien Teh, eminent Straits-born Chinese public health authority, speaking yesterday to Ipoh Rotarians. 4< lf posters at railway1,067 words
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Article, Illustration43 1939-04-20 6 D*b\iL G Lt week* ,!h" th<S ?raves 0 f who died in the 1916 Irish Rebellion, at Arbour Hill ■■imHUi.j uublm. last week, when a memor.al service was held. Mr. De Valera, the President of Eire, is seen bright'.43 words
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906 1939-04-20 6 Attempt To Evade Guarantee To Poland? THE TIMES CRITICISED IN COMMONS A H^P 1 article in Tl,e Timcs a "d a Reute"mSsage Mr i, $**<*£ V th f he '"testation to be placed on Mr. Neville Chamberlain s pledffC to Poland were severely criticised during a House of Commons debate.906 words
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Article191 1939-04-20 6 ROOSEVELT NOTE FOR JAPAN Tokio, Apr. W. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT intends to send a persona! note to the Japanese Government similar to the communications to Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini, according to the newspaper Asahi Shimbun. President Roosevelt will probably announce the readiness ol the United States to oiler positive good191 words
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Article33 1939-04-20 6 f.Ji le T death was re P<>rted by Reuter from London yesterday of Sir Matthew Nathan, former Governor of Hon* Kong and chairman of the Colonial Secretary s Advisory Committee on Rubber, 1926—192833 words
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Article124 1939-04-20 6 ATTACKS NAZI BARTER SY STEM I Mr Cordellu, C* 'I nt icism ls,l «»tr 4 4.i, M R CORDE Hl*: State, emph (Germany*, ban,; ou boomerang night. He declared Firstly. a jt Hueiice in il,, H r|() Secondly. i., h r conntries K(l Thirdly. te»di n «rtaili„ei. fifthly, standards JjReuter - 124 words
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Article44 1939-04-20 6 Killing Taken By Japanese TTHE cap mountain r. i Yangtse. Is Japanese communi Killing was take a 28-hour attack. British ond i are believed safe. The fall of KuU a siege which mer in which tl* against repealed atr and air. They with Chun^ki.vj44 words
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Article55 1939-04-20 6 Nei V<»rk \pr I A PLAN to distiibiit- Etuffs among familtei incomes will be true o, in the near future, il by the Secretary Wallace. A new system ol used at Rochester. N V been chosen as th Si in which the schemes aReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement188 1939-04-20 7 A NOTABLE COMPANION PICTURE TO "The CITADEL*' THE FIRST OF A NEW SERIES OF FAMILY STORIES BY THE PRODUCERS OF THE POPULAR "JUDGE HARDY" SERIES! capitol i ".yjrar ■■^'■■■■•^■■'■^■■■■■■■■"■■■■■■•■■■■fc*-**^^i^^Hm^^^B-^^i---------». *«»S^^HBMiiM» ■^■((((((((■•■((((((((((((■■■i *^i M [■■••••'••••-•••m ii LEW LIONEL AYRESBARRYMORE LYNNE CARVER NAT PENDLETON JO ANN SAYERS SAMUEL S. HINDS WITH EXCELLENT188 words
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603 1939-04-20 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939. Defence In The East WITH the European situation remaining extremely critical many people are wondering what will happen in the Far East if war breaks out in Europe In particular, they are wondering to what extent the Anglo-French defence scheme is ready603 words
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Article, Illustration925 1939-04-20 8 [)AV/D LLOYD GEORGE has been described ni ha e*er<W greater influence on British history th other Briton since the Duke of Wellington ntL e Z 2 View, the war-time Premier cives his views on the t T between democracy and dictatorship and on tVZtIT*925 words
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Advertisement160 1939-04-20 8 irjimMiiii ii i ny^wn ijdii nil i *MBggHßg?!g3ggw**fa B^ iaaß when two is a4s«v EX SHAW U COGNAC 883 is best witii VRSF DRY GINGER "BpS L^P CALOBECK'S 1 m^~^mm^^.^mw^ mwmmm%mmm*m a* BY SPECIAL K^ JL- <%A TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT KIN G Of SIAM ESTD '9.W0& 1872 l!160 words
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Advertisement32 1939-04-20 8 I Why is the THE TRUE TO LIFE RADIO definitely /^^^k popular ft™|«r\ Malaya. A FREE HOME TRIAL will show you why. ==Phone 6618== H. L. GARTER CO. 22 Orchard Road Singapore.32 words
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Article, Illustration373 1939-04-20 9 EUROPEAN WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE FROM CHINESE Ex-Cabaret Girl Cited As Co-respondent DECREE NISI GRANTED CA'IDENCE that she saw her Chinese husband in a u room with another woman was given by Dorothy Isabel Tan, a European woman, before the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine, in the Singapore High CourtFree Press - 373 words
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156 1939-04-20 9 Doctor Denies He Zig-Z a g ged In Traffic CAR ELESS DRIVING C ALLEGED red District J wng of in, Mr. Be Office .aid (I along Court Id he the SwimHe had the juncK Hoad l< d m the >H |Rf 51* Efc VI •lion, his car -een ha p156 words
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Article138 1939-04-20 9 European Who Became A Mohammedan MAINTENANCE ORDER REDUCED A maintenance order made in England in which a European, David John White, was ordered to pay his wife £1 Is. a week, and his three children 3s. each weekly, was modified by Mr. L. B. Gibson, in the Singapore Criminal District138 words
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Article183 1939-04-20 9 IAPAN could not find the resources or the spare time from her struggle with China to join Germany and Italy in a war." Mr. Mohan Lal Tannan. an Indian banker and educationist from Lahore, told a Free Press reporter on arrival at Singapore in the183 words
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Article281 1939-04-20 9 Police Clerk Freed From Blame FATAL COLLISION AT JALAN BESAR ELLIOTT Da vies, a Tamil Christian, employed as a clerk in the Kan--1 dang Kerbau police station, was yesi terday exonerated from blame at an I inquiry into a fatal motor accident. i held by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W.O.281 words
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Article71 1939-04-20 9 Passengers for Singapore in the Blue Funnel liner Achilles, which sailed from Liverpool on Apr. 7 and is due in Penang on May 7 and ln Singapore on May 10, include Messrs. B. Ogley. G Dawson, D. T. Herbert, J. W. Symington, Watt and A. K. Wotherspoon. Mr, R\ G.71 words
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185 1939-04-20 9 Police Powers To Make Search Questioned SEQUEL TO ARREST OF MALAY THE question whether a police con- stable had the power to stop and search a person in the street came up In the Singapore Criminal District Court, before Mr. LB. Gibson, yester- I day. during the hearing of a185 words
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Article90 1939-04-20 9 Londou, Apr. 19. The Dowager Marchioness of Aberdeen, widow of a former Governor General of Canada and Irish Viceroy, well-known for her work in connection with nursing, health services and other social questions, died this afternoon aged 82. The greatest monument to her memory is the90 words
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318 1939-04-20 9 Soldier Says Case Was A "Frame-Up" on two charges of theft, Richard Taylor, aged 30, a lance-corporal of the Manchester Regiment, was bound over in the sum of $100 in one surety for a period of six months, by Mr. L. C. Goh, in the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday.318 words
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282 1939-04-20 9 "NO SIGNS OF MISERY" •fl CAN safely say that, although I have visited many towns in the Federated Malay States, I have not seen any signs of misery and anything in the way of the poverty that is such a common sight in China," said282 words
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Article104 1939-04-20 9 SINGAPORE hotels were again crowded last night when about 100 passengers, mostly French, from the Messageries Maritimes liner Felix Roussel, tried to get accommodation on arrival yesterday. Passengers from the Felix Roussel for China aftd Japan are transhipping at Singapore, as the liner is only pro-104 words
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202 1939-04-20 9 OONG KONG is now so crowded "that it is estimated there are 2,000 people to the acre," Mr. John Hands, non. .secretary and treasurer of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Committee, told a Free Press reporter on his return from Hong Kong in202 words
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Advertisement36 1939-04-20 9 MILLIOM EYES TO THE SKY... 5 COMING TO THE I^HA MB R A F0 YOUR CONVENIENCE BEFORE AFTER THE SHOW MNE AT pHE CAPITOL RE STAURANT tth S *i»*y Rock Oyster, and Bm ENC STRAWBERRIES OBTAINABLE36 words
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Advertisement157 1939-04-20 9 rHERE NEVER HAS BEEN A DRY SHAVER LIKE THE REMINGTON RAND BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME Both Time and Money are saved when using a close shaver. There x^-S^ ■■(■■■■■■■■■■■■■B is no need to bother x i I with Blades. Soap, *4i^^4l PRICE Lotions or (\cn S^ x-io m Hot157 words
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Article, Illustration792 1939-04-20 10 U.S. Car Production Is Falling WAR RESERVE MAY HELP (From Our Own Correspondent) L^xtta^xt London, Apr. 12. ONDON observers regard the tin outlook as gloomy: Both in the United States— where 50 per cent, of the world's tin output is normally consumed, and elsewhere demand792 words
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632 1939-04-20 10 Building Up China's Steel Industry Chungking, Apr. 6. CIX MONTHS AGO, it was a seren. u Szechwan village a day's marcl trom Chungking, its people living thi peaceful life common to their fore fathers thousands of years ago. Nov more than 1 000 men are busily dyna miting rocky hillocks,632 words
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Advertisement892 1939-04-20 10 VERTISEMENTS BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club; Board-Residence at moderate rates Larre Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 575K. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. EAST ANGLIA ft. OXLEY RISE SINGAPORE. i rains, to town nigO levei garages, dally or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent892 words
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Advertisement80 1939-04-20 10 BANK OFc^ (Incorporated m Chi- mmJS£Vj& m Asst M.r, Cable A^Z T S Paid tp Capital ""v^.;" Beaerve Funds in excess of v *u lotal Assets Ch. i spproiimatelT "4 Tse-Vung Hw q(h I^,. Tsuyee Pel, A: London. New Vork U( H; Phong, i, at \u. lrv 'n rr U80 words
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Miscellaneous461 1939-04-20 10 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 225 metres. ZHP 30.06 metres. p.m. 5.00 Cantonese request programme, t 6.05 Cantonese musical interlude, t 6.15 Mandarin childrens' programme, f 6.30 "Popular Singora," 12 (Mandarin 7.00 Children's programme, (English i. 7.15 Time, weather, news and annoi.u:c< ments. 7.30 -Child Welfare —3— Rice." A taU461 words
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Miscellaneous386 1939-04-20 10 9.40 Life in PaBeaard 10.10 Rate. ot TOMORROW p.m. 5.20 Lead int; h 6. J0 Mewj 6.35 Gramop] '•H Talk on Fr, 7.20 Con, cut 8.30 Literary talk I ;>,. 8.30 Comic opei 10.10 Rates ol io. 2 f :v.'r CALCUTTA TODAY VL'C -b 4 0 p.m y 6.50 Qnunophooe386 words
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191 1939-04-20 11 ToMDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES Last Night's Quotations from London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday I s quoted In US. currency. The unm are dealers middle prices: jobbers margins, brokerage •id itui| rli,i aro Ul ,t included. nation unlest I Si tcd l9WM -an.S^PC...;.-.-B bJlts) relOs. Pd.) 0M < (£5)191 words
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Article53 1939-04-20 11 KBl M» BI 1 i;\MH 00. AT nn i losi or business rasTi RD AY 41 mlA&.x\ u; is siii.oo. up 1 «>t Rubber al 1 u bayen bath f.. r spot feateaito 81H cents, „l< l"ud..„ „nd New York --i.rd.tv uere „llt laeal naiM *eadj i53 words
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17 1939-04-20 11 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION OTLOCI NOON Bayani Mhn 271 81 7 16 n MK 27 '.-I17 words
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Article189 1939-04-20 11 SELLING APR. 19 London T.T. 2 3 23 32 London demand 2 3 23 32 Lyons demand 2035 Switzerland demand 240 Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 Montreal demand 54 3 16 Batavia demand 101 2 Samarang demand 101 Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon demand 154 vs189 words
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Article54 1939-04-20 11 New York. Apr. 18. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation has reduced the interest rate on loans to business concerns to lour per cent. The reduction, which is retrospective to Apr. 1, is believed to be part of the government's business recovery programme. Previously I the rate wasReuter - 54 words
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Article188 1939-04-20 11 I From London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday 111 RUBBER: Firmer. London: 7 15 16d. Bd. Previously: 7^d. Bd. May- June: 7 15|16d. Bd. Previously: V H d. 8d July-Sept.: 8 l;16d. 8' B d. Previously: Bd. B^d. Oct.-Dec: S^d. 8 3'lftd. Previously: 8 1 16d. 8 3 16d.188 words
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65 1939-04-20 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations I Method ol Parity oeiore Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 124.11 176 4 1"6 3 .4 New York... to 4.8655 4.68 4.68 IHi Amsterdam... Guilders to 12.10 8.81*2 3.81 J t Hong Kong.. Per dollar ls 23 4d. Is. 2^id65 words
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Article268 1939-04-20 11 Need For Artisans In Far East "IF we are to develop these vast natural reserves, which undoubtedly lie in the countries in the Far East wc must have trained artisans and workmen." stressed Professor C. A. Middle-ton-Smith. in a talk on "Far Eastern Problems" at the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday.268 words
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Article157 1939-04-20 11 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,430th auction yesterday when there were catalogued 966,254 lbs. 431 36 tons; Offered 960,522 lbs. 428.80 tons) Sold 771.492 lbs. I 344.41 ton.S) Spot London "ad. New York 15 11 16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per157 words
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98 1939-04-20 11 Paris, Mar. >7. Ttf EARLY 3,000 acres ol land in Italy, owned by a French village community since the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, is to be sold back to Italy at the end of next month. The land, which is purely pastoral,98 words
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Article1342 1939-04-20 11 From Exchange Telegraph Co. Fraser And Co. y s List OWING TO DISTURBED CONDITIONS IN EUROPE A NUMBER OF THESE QUOTATIONS MUST BE REGARDED AS NOMINAL. WEDNESDAY, APR. 19, 193!): 5 P.M MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (,4s) 2s 6d 3s 6d Austral Amal. (ss)1,342 words
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Article170 1939-04-20 11 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. WEDNESDAY, APR. 19, 1939: I P.M. Total for Company Dividend Books Financial TIN Close Date Ex. Div. year Kramat 3d. Apr. 19 Apr. 26 Apr 20 20* Larut Tin l^d. Apr. 26 May 3 Apr. 27 Takuapa 6d. Apr. 24 Apr.170 words
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Article251 1939-04-20 12 Two Railway Tracks, One Road FRENCH PUBLIC ARE KEEN i-n avto London, Apr. 12. pLANS for a Channel Tunnel, first discussed more than a hundred years ago and approved and rejected manv times since, are again being strongly revived In June the Foreign Affairs Committee of251 words
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Article, Illustration267 1939-04-20 12 Chungking. Apr. 18. •'hE appointment of General Li Shih M Defence Commander of Chungking answers a long- felt need both in Go-\ ernment circles and among civilian groups for a strorg man in military command of the nerve-centre of China's war of resistance and campaign ol267 words
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223 1939-04-20 12 London. Apr. 12. OO?.iE of the principal air lines of the O Uiiited States have introduced formality into the departure and arrival of air liners at their terminals. The crew assemble and go to their posts with something like military smartness and precision. Salutes are223 words
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Article37 1939-04-20 12 Rio de Janeiro, Apr. 11. A decree makes military service compulsory for every Brazilian, including women, who in wartime will be liable for mobilisation to serve in hospitals Industries, aud other suitable employment37 words
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Article64 1939-04-20 12 HariifMji nr h TOI German Antan-l; x which left Hambun crait-carrying ressel I j December i> U ue t Hamburg next m i The expedition, which leadership of Capt Ku ed more than 100 Antarctic tem n Iby Korwi territory. Germany, it is beliei 4 "laim64 words
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Article151 1939-04-20 12 London. Apr. 12. ANEW record was established yesterday by Imperial Airways flying j boat Challenger which flew frcm Alexandria to Southampton— 2.400 miles— in lfihr. 52min. at an average speed of 170 miles per hour. Challenger, carrying 10 passengers and two tons of mail, was commanded151 words
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Article197 1939-04-20 12 Port Elizabeth. Apr 1* QENERAL HERTZOG. South African Minister, has reproved the Mayor of Port Elizabeth. Mr James Maclean, for "offensive" references to Hitler. The Mayor denounced the "deplorable and ruthless behaviour of the misguided celibate of Central Europe." in a speech at a public meeting on197 words
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Article117 1939-04-20 12 Sydney. Apr. 11. VJLR. E. W. CHINNERY, the newly- ITa appointed Director of Native Affairs for the Northern Territory, who is to take up his post in Darwin this month, says that part of his task will be to educate the natives to- become food117 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-04-20 12 DR. GOEBBELS ARRIVES IN EGYPT.— Dr. Goebbels, German Propaganda Minister, receiving bouquets from children, on arrival at the AJmaza aerodrome, near Cairo, where he is spending a short holiday.32 words
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414 1939-04-20 12 RACIAL ISSUE REVIVED New York, Apr. 12. A CONCERT which may have considerable effect on the next presidential election in America was held in Washington today. The singer was Marian Anderson, a contralto with a voice described by the maestro Arturo Toscanini as414 words
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152 1939-04-20 12 Inspection Of Russian Armed Forces I* view o, doub;,, 1 1 o^Soviet. H„ in a combination desigZ *2 German aggression Fn ed an invitation V s of exports to Ru, ia T SJ/ fti^ t:on on the spot dr It Ls hoped that BriUi, a similar hwitatkm Reports have been152 words
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69 1939-04-20 12 T«»ki.». \pr A regular commercia has been operated <>■ and the Paciiic Islands under mandate, and the first sen make the flight landed if P the Caroline Island" mp# sengers. The journey from Ynkolnma 8* broken at Saipan an island r.-a Guam, where the69 words
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Advertisement80 1939-04-20 12 j^PRODUCT OF BRITISH MALAYA BBBBBaf^BaW i r^^^-******.^^^^^^. -^^^^^k at *t Af^l?***.^ *\A S AmWW f IMPROVED Canvas— Rubber m^^ mm^^ m mm^ m^^o^^^ Economical Prices. In White or Brown In Black, Brown or Wbitl sizks 36-42 s.s. SI7KS Vi 42 rrz VMS. $0 .43 ?;39 VM& WJO 0.42 F.M.S. p.M.&80 words
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Miscellaneous504 1939-04-20 12 Airmail Arrivals And Despatches!' INWARD yu n c Tuesdays. Borneo. Celebes. Moluccas anu 1 hursdays, Saturdays. Timor Dllly x klm 9p m Imperial: From Europe due Wed- K.LJW. to Netherlands Indies: i^* and Tlmor 'Dillyx Qantas 9 p.m j nesday. Friday. Saturday mornings. H? ai,s 5* 086 9» m Sundays,504 words
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Advertisement521 1939-04-20 13 Hl^b^ !*^K*i^^ "Hir,-^-^ IA-mW^m*T**m\* mm m\ m^mm*mmmL^^ mU mmmmmmTWmmmmm^ Ammm mmtmrnl^. 'ii isfeJfc3*tfe*LL- KFEL Y^SRTfiSH"TNDiA LINES I uv -.Tin IN BMOLAMOI tsi O. 8. K. CO'S SAILINGS, n'. i WARDS Due Dim taMMge '■■■■'pore. Tonnage S'pore. SOUDAN C.SGO June 2 5 CHITRAL 15.000 June 16 6 CORFU 15.000 June 30521 words
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Advertisement560 1939-04-20 13 McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) GRESnA.M HOUSE. BATTERY RD., SINGAPORE. PHONE 5172 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Doe Sails CITY OP LINCOLN Calls Glasgow Apr. 29 May 2 CITY OF ATHENS May 30 June 2560 words
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Advertisement669 1939-04-20 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore TeL 51 5L Chartered Bank Building, Penang TeL 13G0. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (in conjunction witb tbe Glen Line) ATA Due Sails ajax Mars Casa L'don. Rdam. H'burg G'ow Apr 23 Apr 26 GLENAFFARIC L'don, R'dam,669 words
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Article578 1939-04-20 14 LAST QUARTER'S FIGURES London, Apr. 11. JHE quarterly returns of Lloyd's Register show that at the end of March there were under construction in Great Britain and Ireland 129 merchant vessels of 596,903 tons. This volume was less by 182,859 tons than the shipping being578 words
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Advertisement561 1939-04-20 14 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated ln F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 513?,— Passage 5431. .CANADIAN PACIfIC >^V^\sT>iiAij[ (.incorporated in England) THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTIN-ENTAL TRAIN without change— theme by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND or the CONTINENT— aII under561 words
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Advertisement292 1939-04-20 14 For Everything Appertaining HENDERSON LINE m SCHEDULE OB SAILINGS *J?j* By fortnightly Passenger Steamer #**IVFV%/*0 Between Rangoon, Port Sudan, Tms Marseilles and England. iV^^lVfiC 1 HOMEWARD SAILINGS nA V^3^.>' *>9 leave Rangoon LWOOLQ TftAVft SCPVtCfI 1939 —■^•or*'*— BURMA Apr. 29 39 BgW OAD YOMA Mav n No Bookm S Fees.292 words
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Advertisement720 1939-04-20 14 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINEsTlti? mt -i-i— fl I ><' *<** ro KUROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG TO COLOMBO Rinini\ ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA TfiSmJS^ Arrivea Leave, Leavp RIL PRESIDENT ADAMS Stt KTVi P nan lJ?fc PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Mav fi Sr P o« 2 r A r 27 j! n T^ PRESIDENT720 words
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Miscellaneous169 1939-04-20 14 The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected to arrive: East Wharf. Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1: Hong Peng 22. Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3:— Corfu 18; Kamuning 15; Anyo Maru, Havana Maru 14; Jerantut 12; Aeneas 10; Gleniffer 7. Empire Dock. Entrance Gate169 words
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Article, Illustration58 1939-04-20 15 Kuw K c R ro^ 0 s N of A LnH IK D r CING :ST,VAL IN VILLAGE.folk dancnr mH^UfV^T*^. *»»«cl»*i «he annual Easter Monday Th.x,t n T.L 1 d e Ar t Lrpi r r,o? e thf u Lf^ e in £l fr r i,,aee W *~*tm**J£ ..tohed^ytoSo ":d58 words
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Article, Illustration197 1939-04-20 15 Controversy At L.T.A. Meetings DISCONTENT OF I PLAYERS I .n.t«»n. Apr. K. BB* 1 of which snd on the majority 1 meeting ol i understand. otrov4 rsy at I Wallis -ed up the exaction broken Inted a rogor>ex and a cer- d The i>l b iy to lsl pi :heFree Press - 197 words
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Article, Illustration645 1939-04-20 15 Visit Of British Team To States Cancelled WOODERSON THE CAUSE fIEW YORK'S athletics officials may tv^caus^o 'regret i "Sf A an A Ce A I,at i° n 0f the Rritish te am's visit, planned by the AAA. for next July; but they will not regret it645 words
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334 1939-04-20 15 Uniteers Beat G.E.C. In Good B.H.L. Game 4 GOALS TO 3 ITNITEERS deleated the G.E.C. by lour goals to three in a fast wellcontested Business Houses League soccer fixture played on the Clerical Union ground yesterday. Hartley, Uniteers' outside right, scored three successive goals. Although the standard of football was334 words
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Article42 1939-04-20 15 Only two ties were decided yesterday in the S.C.R.C. lawn tennis tournament. Results Men's Singles handicap "A": John Lim (—l2) beat Seah Ken? Siew (—4) 6 2, 6 4; Tan Yong Poh 6) beat Loh Poon Lip (—6) 6—4, 7—l.42 words
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Article70 1939-04-20 15 London, Apr. 12. §YDNEY HULLS announced last night that he had cabled an offer of 50,000 dollars and expenses to Max Baer for a fight in London late in the summer. Probable opponent for the former world heavy -weirjht champion is Tommy Farr. Farr defeated70 words
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Article358 1939-04-20 15 QHANGES have been made in the BAF A. fixture list, as follows:---mvisioN i Anr. 21: If.F.A. vs. S.C.F.A. postponed to Tuesday. May 23. at Stadium. Apr. 24: S.C.F.A. vs. R.E. postponed to Monday. Sept. 4. at Stadium. Apr. 25: Manchesters vs. Police postponed to Tuesday, Sept. 5.358 words
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Article319 1939-04-20 15 Sports Club cleared another hurdle in their Business Houses League soccer fixture yesterday, when they defeated the Singapore Cold Storage by two goals to nil on the F. and N. ground. By defeating their opponents the winners top the league tables with 15 points. They were319 words
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114 1939-04-20 15 THE R.A. (Blakan Mati"> beat the S.C.C. II by two goals to one in a friendly game of soccer on the padang yesterday. The Gunners led one- nil in the first half through a penalty kick converted by Beddered. Shortly after the resumption114 words
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Article60 1939-04-20 15 Entries are invited for ths men's iunior singles and doubles badminton hampionship tournaments of Singa:ore. Entry fees are $2 per competitor for the singles and $3/- per pair Tor the doubles. The closing date Ls May 4. Entry forms are obtainable frcm the Hon. Secretary. SB. A c60 words
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Article673 1939-04-20 15 fßy The Four Aces. David Bruce Burnstone, Merwin D. Maier. Oswald Jacoby, Howard Scbenkem JUST recently a lady called up our office in great excitement to find out about a bridge hand, it seems she held the following cards: Spades A J x x Hearts K673 words
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Article79 1939-04-20 15 The S.A.F.A. notify that owing to a breach, by the Post Office Club, of Bye-Law No. 6 registration of the bye-laws governing the S.A.F.A. League competition, the council has decided, that the second division <ai match, Pexst Office vs. Mental Haspital, played on March 11,79 words
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Article22 1939-04-20 15 The cricket match between St. Andrew's School and the Royal Engineers to have been played at Changi vo^terrlnv was cancelled22 words
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206 1939-04-20 16 TO BE RESUMED TODAY DAD light prevented the completion of the mixed open doubles semi-final of the S.C.C. lawn tennis championship on the padang yesterday between E. C. Cherrington and Mrs. Sewell and Mr. and Mrs. Warden. The score was B—6,8 6, 6—o.206 words
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Article271 1939-04-20 16 COLLOWING is the draw lor part- new for the Keppel Golf Cub's April mixed foursome competition to be played on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. H. L Armati and G. V. Andrews V6. Mrs. W, Gunstone and l€. G. Harvey. Mrs. E. A. Elder and A If. Low vs.271 words
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Article158 1939-04-20 16 Garrison To Play R. S. G. C. BOLL OWING are the teams and starting times lor the women's match between the Garrison Golt Club and the Royal Singapore Golf Club, to be played at Tanglin on Tuesday (S.G.C. players mentioned first)* P.M. 3.45 Mrs. J. Moncur <10; vs. Mrs J.158 words
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Article63 1939-04-20 16 H. N. Balhatchet reached the mtn's open final ol the S.R.C. lawn tennis tournament played yesterday. He defeated A. Watts in straight sets 6—3, 6—4. Other results were: Men's Singles Handicap "A"; G. E N. Oehlers :3> beat C. A. Norris 3» 6—4, 7—5. Veteran's Single*63 words
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233 1939-04-20 16 Fort Canning Too Good For Gordons PORT CANNING cricket team re- gistered another victory at Tanglin yesterday, when they defeated the Gordon Highlanders by 46 runs. Dowling again bowled well for the winners, taking seven wickets for 41 runs, while Telford and Wilton batted well to score 27 runs each.233 words
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Article56 1939-04-20 16 The following will play lor Public Services and Law vs. Etceteras on Sunday at 11 a.m. at S.C.C.:— P. Bartram. Dr. J. A. P. Cameron, T. D. G. A. Cooper. A. F. Hunter, J. E. Jeans. R. M. Marsh. J. B. Potter. J. T. Rea, E. G. Staunton.56 words
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Article50 1939-04-20 16 The following will play for S.C.C. I v.s. Loyal Rest. I on Satmday at the Stadium: J. A. S. Taylor; W r N. Rothery, F. A. McCaf^ery; F. G. Stiff. C. C. Webster. F. E. Hutchinson; E. A. Corless, J. W. Prescott. H. Echelsheim, c. Milton. A. Fraser.50 words
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Article58 1939-04-20 16 The following will play for the Singapore Non-Benders vs. R.A.F. at Seletar on Sunday at 11.30 a.m.: Brigadier C. A. E. Cadell, J. A. Dean <capt.>, A. Gilmour, Comdr. H. J. Haynes, C. Hewetson, Major D. V. Hill, T. J. Leijssius, Major A. Nevill, W. H. Stuart Clark.58 words
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503 1939-04-20 16 Changi Sailing Notes QN FRIDAY the first race in the monthly cup series was sailed Vacuna, Felicity and Lunar Bow made good starts and the first mark was rounded with Vacuna holding a good advantage over the rest, but on the beat to the503 words
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Article, Illustration407 1939-04-20 16 Second Half Advantage Over S. R. C. FIELDS SHINES IN GOAL DEATING the Singapore Recreation Club by 4 goals to 1 at the Stadium yesterday, the Sappers have moved up. to the top of the table in the first division of the league, being a pointFree Press - 407 words
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Article, Illustration138 1939-04-20 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 12. 117HEN beaten in the semi-final of the Danish badminton championships, played at Copenhagen on Apr. 10. by R. C. F. Nichols, 15 10. 15 the Malayan player, A. S. Samuel, played below his best for,m. In the firstFree Press - 138 words
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Article328 1939-04-20 16 YE S T ER D A Y'S results in the Y.M.C.A. open invitation tennis tourney are: Men's Handicap Doubles C. Reshty and Awab Talib H-15.3) beat P. J. Gould and M. Lowry tscr.) 3—6, 6—3, 6—4. J. S. Fisher and M. Silverstein (+4) beat Ong Chew Bee328 words
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Article273 1939-04-20 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.' Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 19. ON a water-logged ground on which ground passing was at a discount the Selangor Chinese, keeping the ball in the air with good heading, beat the Selangor Club in a first division soccer fixture by two goals273 words
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97 1939-04-20 16 THE Singapore Rartwar Board m another victor mxxtZ sion »b> when they (H.Q.) 3-0 at Cantonment R terday. They did it asam st making the most of their which the Airmen did not. It was not until near ther. first half that Meng97 words
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