The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 April 1939
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Title Section17 1939-04-24 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15.7«0. ESTI). 1835. MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1039. 8 CENTS17 words
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Article52 1939-04-24 1 New j or k Statement London, Apr. (U the I wtcd State* al a nominal protect her rubber jtasappl) is asserttM(! iS m the New Wk o f ommerce, Ration of high repute. from 'he orresponkmerlca'fl ince i nf of he 1 .-•ping Our52 words
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17 1939-04-24 1 Stockholm \p r Herr deI avlan event Powers. would I dnftt reciprocal ReuterReuter - 17 words
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Article12 1939-04-24 1 Finland Has No p ear Of Reich Govern- I" xivane. of ReuterReuter - 12 words
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131 1939-04-24 1 China Launches Large-Scale Offensive Chungking. Apr. 23. ARGE-SCALE offensives against the Japanese m Nanking and Chinkiang are to begin today according to military dispatches. which state. Chinese troops are advancing m three column* along the highway from HangChOW towards Nanking and Chinkiang. while another column operating further east is pushing131 words
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Article, Illustration11 1939-04-24 1 HERR ALBIN HANSSON, the Swtdilh Premier, who reaffirmed BaUic neutrality yesterday.11 words
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Article80 1939-04-24 1 Chungking. Apr. 23. The Chinese Foreign Office today protested to the French Embassy against French interference with a display of Chinese National Flags m the French Concession at Shanghai. This follows two representations on the same subject m March. Reuter. The iiag incident m the80 words
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73 1939-04-24 1 Manila. Apr 23. IN THE INTER- PORT polo today. Manila quartet composed of U.S. Army men beat the 26th Heavy Battery. Royal Artillery, 7—2 six chuckers m the first of a series, of three matches. The visitors next will tackle Jake Zobel's Calatagans.Reuter - 73 words
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55 1939-04-24 1 Belgrade. Apr. 23. Ten thousand young Jugoslavs, representing University organisations and all shades of party opinion, attended a meeting at Belgrade University where a resolution, m favour of democracy and appealing to the Government not to cover secret adhesion to the aggressor with a cloakReuter - 55 words
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Article547 1939-04-24 1 Cabinet To Discuss Conscription Today FRENCH PRESSURE London, Apr. 23. THE heat of the political fires which seem likely to change the fac« of Europe anew not necessarily m the territorial sense if the democracies have their way shows no sign of cooling off. Realisation ofReuter - 547 words
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Article44 1939-04-24 1 Berlin. Apr. 23. J^R. GOEBBELS today ordered a monster press campaign against "the lying democratic press which is driving the world to war." The campaign is particularly directed against Britain. German newspapers demand the democracies to censor their press. ReuterReuter - 44 words
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282 1939-04-24 1 Venice, (Italy), Apr. 23. YUGOSLAVIA'S joining of the Anti-Comintern Pact and departure from the League of Nations, coincidently with the signing of a Budapest-Belgrade non-aggression pact, is confidently expected m Italy. A communique issued after the meeting between the Italian Foreign Minister, CountReuter - 282 words
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Article213 1939-04-24 1 MISSION LEAVES London, Apr. 23. THE British Trade Mission to Rumania left London yesterday The leader of the delegation, Sir Frederick Leith Ross, was already m Brussels, where on Friday he had an opportunity of a talk with the Rumanian Foreign Minister, M. Oafenrw who. afterBritish Wireless - 213 words
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Article92 1939-04-24 1 Warsaw, Apr. 2&. THERE is no relaxation ot the partial mobilisation m Poland which is estimated to be costing the country more than £40,000 a day The Danzig population is expecting an early change m its status, but public opinion m Poland is utterly unpreparedReuter - 92 words
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Article, Illustration80 1939-04-24 1 Met By Polish And Turkish Envoys London, Apr. 23. THE Rumanian Foreign Minister, M. Gafencu after talks m Paris last night and at Le Touquet this morning, arrived at Victoria at 5.20 p.m. accompanied by M. Tilea, Rumanian Minister m I^ondon, who met him atReuter - 80 words
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Article111 1939-04-24 1 London, Apr. 23. I ORD Perth, who is giving up his 1-1 post a* British Ambassador m Rome has made his farewell call on Signor Mussolini. The Italian Foreign Minister, Count Ciano. was present at the interview. It is known the Ambassador was charged with noBritish Wireless - 111 words
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37 1939-04-24 1 London, Apr. 23. THE Pres3 Association understands Sir Nevile Henderson, British Ambassador to Germany, who was recalled after the collapse of Czecho-Slovakia. left London on his return to Berlin this afternoon. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Advertisement47 1939-04-24 1 rUT^ YLE no' f |N!SH 1 ggffiEE™* TONIGHT 1 '•Qclft >anca 7 p m to 9 p m. D ANCE (inloimal) 9.45 to midnight I vl l m UNMF.NI BY THE POPULAR I 3 MANHATTANS 1 > ACROBATIC DANCERS I Non -diners $1.00. I^SSa^ll'^^^'KA directed by DAN HOPKINS.47 words
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Advertisement59 1939-04-24 1 FRESH FROM PARIS! TULLE FANTAISE GOLD EMBROIDERY OVER BLACK SHADOW LACE ONLY ONE PIECE VISIT:— THIS WEEK SEA VIEW HOTEL WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY ADELPHI HOTEL (roof-garden) THURSDAY SPECIAL DINNER-DANCE CABARET DINNER DANCE MUSK BY OUR MEW ORCHESTRA SPLENDID FLOOR SHOW BY -*I ZARAH BEBE ANTOLINOS I INTERNATIONAL SINGERS DANCERS SEA59 words
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Article34 1939-04-24 2 (h: m ftpCl '1., X i i that m the mil. tlon brI and Ji military In thcfti :>hic- the milil v three I i aritv ol Chinese Central NewsChinese Central News - 34 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-04-24 2 !S PIC: Ghazi of Iy monarch m the lo fly hi nse!f. uxis taken two c his recent death. It icas at t h .c aerodrome m Bagdad.28 words
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Article232 1939-04-24 2 Long Conference Occurs In Chinese Capital THE TIDE~OF WAR Chungking, Apr. 23. THE British Ambassador to China, Sir Archibald ClarkKerr, had a long conference with Gen. Chiang- Kai-shek m Chungking yesterday. The British diplomat will confer with other Chinese officials, including Dr. Wang Chung Hui, theUnion Times - 232 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-04-24 2 ..i\' tf over 4)0 Belgian and D ed L last wdt Here they are admiring tap, guard on sentry duty during their Visit to Windsor Castle.26 words
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Article89 1939-04-24 2 Unfortunates Found In Grcnge Groves Haifa, Apr. 23. X JEWISH STRIKE vma I mcd n; ut iht 3 city tor.'. a pretext as^ir.st the author. ordering to an r^o steamen arrived wirh r v .\.::;r I rants. Protest den n and Telawv. Dr. Herzo^. Chief RabbiReuter - 89 words
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105 1939-04-24 2 London. Apr. El On the Money Market, seme scarcity of funds available foe overnight loans has been noticeable most of the week, but. Latterly, supplies have been mere plentiful. With the international tension less i acute and an increasing: application for Treasury bills, discountReuter - 105 words
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65 1939-04-24 2 Hemming. Apr. £L Tins test flight on the pro-j-ctcd CliungLiiig -Rangoon air route vvas declared mccesaful, following the .inrwal of Mr. P. Y. Waag t mana^inq director o-f the- Sino- American Cbina National Avtauion Corporation. rf plane at Rangoon on Thursday to complete arrangements with Imperial AirwaysChinese Central News - 65 words
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124 1939-04-24 2 f\S a cruise from Singora, SoTith v Siam, to PukcL. on the west coast of South Siam near the Kra Isthmus, a Siamese dectrcyer and two torpedo beats arrived at Singapore yesterday momin? and anchored m the Outer Roatf3. They &re expected to conrinue their124 words
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92 1939-04-24 2 Hong Koa^, Apr. ZZ, OHANGHAI Chinese public organisation today cabled to the United States Senate and House Foreign Affairs Committees, urging that effective measures be taken to prevent the export of military supplies, oil. cotton and scrap iron to Japan. They also t c legruphed Senator92 words
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237 1939-04-24 2 Chu. i Apr. 23, V'KAT the nev China Hen r. opportunities was MKTted today oy LV. PraUD Dtieetoi ol the Goner.il An airs Department of the Communication*^ Mimicry "Investon o; bur right and vtrira could link, their fortunes with trie growth of the DN China,"Chinese Central News - 237 words
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Article66 1939-04-24 2 A hunt lor diamonds m Africa and a murder mystery form the story o£ "Wings Over Africa." a United Artists film which opened at the Theatre Royal, North Bridge Road, yesterday. The Him drags, but is interesting. Joan Gardner, lan Colin, James Harrtrort and Jame3 Carew66 words
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Article89 1939-04-24 2 (From Our Own Correspondent > RjJfrXkok. A^r. 22. IT Is announced that King Ananda 1 has grven t*cals 100.000 for an exten,?k>n of the hospital that he start 3 d lome time ago at Lopteuri with a gift o:' fees. SCO COO. Thto makes a total89 words
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86 1939-04-24 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, A;ir. 21. ti/V^'E of Australia** frontiers is New Guinea; those who N( w Guinea fcc.c; Australia."' This was by the ter for F I Affal Mr. Hughes, today. He was adcu sing memb rs of the Kew Guinea Mm86 words
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Article112 1939-04-24 2 Sport Politics At Alhambra American politics and collie footbail become riotously mixed m "Hold That Co-Ed." the hilarious new IV. m at the AlhairibrsL There Ls some splendid c.inedy provided chiefly by Joan DavU. aa a "campus cutie" who finally gets m the football team and wini it^ mest sensational112 words
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96 1939-04-24 2 Penan?, with a Later start thin Singnpore. is not to be ontdbne 111 A.R-P. work. Within a month of the appointment of its Regional Inspector of A R.P. erf Mr. H. Ha& 500 air raid wardens have enrolled and then? are already sufficient volunteer 3 for96 words
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Article106 1939-04-24 2 Late last night, no arrest had been ff^de by the police m connection with the murder o! a young Chinese apprentice tailor, Let Liv Chen, who was 1 brutally ha. ::c d to death with a chop- per m a tailor's shop m Pa;.oda Street.106 words
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259 1939-04-24 2 U.S. Scepticism About 'Armed Armistice' uf war I T :i I venticn federation i I started a conferen.- I militar. armament i he i eel by th I "balanc world r f I comp tit I I ft gran:- I I by i* I I for a v I fBritish United Press - 259 words
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Advertisement107 1939-04-24 2 M 2bK^bl 1 111 3 9 I S^^l §BPOm bmß^jO Iv 1 flrfu J 1 3 i I1 I rSRbb 5 c^ m l You will find our cooked mead popnhi. we i MghtfiJ change rrom the foutme ol heavy ar d cite much less trooMe to prrpare. Cooked Corned107 words
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Advertisement18 1939-04-24 2 Buy Q Sp ONG E U I SPONGE ijjl "ewcal mm L I 3 Battery R O /'B18 words
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Article, Illustration44 1939-04-24 3 Cathedral Wedding picture. R1 \I*OV son of Mr. and Ml* J. K. A. Watson, of -on-Tyne, and A rift&rt Superintendent Engineer of iip Co., alter his marriage on Saturday to Miss Doreen Mr and Mrs. PaasMaa, of West Hartlepool, Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore. Free PressFree Press - 44 words
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1147 1939-04-24 3 Synthetic Rubber Not Serious Competitor R.R.I. DIRECTOR'S VIEW (From Our Own Correspondent) TIU Ixmdon, Apr. 15. tope and varied nature of the scientific and tital problems connected with the rubber-growing rfrj were emphasised by Mr. H. J. Page, director Robber Research Institute of Malaya, m a lecture ft* Planters 11,147 words
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338 1939-04-24 3 CITY WORKERS OPPOSE SUGGESTED PARKING BAN Request By Unofficials At Today's Council NEED FOR "LONG-RANGE" POLICY JHE urgency ror finding a long-range solution to the city s parking problem is likely to be heightened by the increase m the number of prohibited parking areas m the city provided m an338 words
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185 1939-04-24 3 Aberdonians' Big Part In Guthries COMMENTS BY SIR JOHN HAY (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 15. A REMARKABLE statement con- cerning the part played by Acerdonians m the development and present administration of Guthrie and Co., Ltd. was made by Sir John Hay, London managing director of the firm,185 words
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140 1939-04-24 3 ■Manila, Apr. 23. QWING to a probable shortage m the vr local supply of rice, the Philippines will import quantities of the cereal from the United States this year. President Manuel L. Quezon has given his approval to the forthcoming purchases, which will be madeBritish United Press - 140 words
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Article80 1939-04-24 3 Law Notice For The Day Before Mr. Justice Pcdlow m 2nd Court at 11 a.m. S Chambers No. 751 m Suit 1068/32. S/Chambers Nos. 450 and 614 of 1938 m Suit 366/37. At 2.15 p.m. Miscellaneous Application No. 2 39— A. Chelliah vs. Yellow Top Co. Before Mr. Justice Manning80 words
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Article265 1939-04-24 3 THE Singapore Volunteer Corps pro- gramme of drills up to and for the week ending Apr. 30 is as follows: Today: 5.15 p.m. Headquarters, S.R.A. (v>, gun drill; 5.30 p.m. Headquarters, S.R.E. (v), construction of obstacles; 5.15 p.m. Headquarters. S.F.C.R.E. (v) (Malay Section>, drill; S.V.F.A., first265 words
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Article32 1939-04-24 3 Richard Lumley, elder son ot Sir Cecil Hurst, vice-president of the Permanent Court of International Justice at The Hague, and Lady Barbara Lindsay, youngest daughter of the Earl of Crawford, are engaged.32 words
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Article139 1939-04-24 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 16. RETAILS of an interesting naval event have reached London from Tangier.. The scene of the occurrence was the P. and O. liner Comorin, familiar to thousands of Malayans, which was anchored at the port. Passengers leaning over the139 words
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Article126 1939-04-24 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Apr. 22. I IKE the rest of the world, Siam is impressed by the probability of a world war, and now the question is being discussed m the Press as to which side Siam would take. Unquestionably Siam would like126 words
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Article377 1939-04-24 3 A LL Royal Air Force Volunteer Re- serve pilots enrolled m Malaya under the scheme recently announced will on entry be given commissioned rank on probation, it is stated officially. They will not be enrolled as non-commissioned officer pilots as formerly announced. "DOTH our principal industries have377 words
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Article506 1939-04-24 3 MALAY PADI PLANTERS WANT HELP Government Bank Suggested IN this time of trouble brewing m Central Europe, the Malayan Government is making all the necessary precautions, especially on the food problem, comments the vernacular newspaper Lembaga Malaya m an editorial article. In the past, continues the newspaper, we have often506 words
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Article96 1939-04-24 3 During the week ending Apr 15 exports from Malayan ports amounted to 48,091 cises. of which: 31.305 (65 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom; 5 080 (11 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe 500 (1 per cent.) cases to Canada; and96 words
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Article66 1939-04-24 3 Magistrate Issue Of Warrant (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 23. IN connection with the warrant of arrest, reported as having bsen issued on E. S. Dunn, a European, lor failing to attend court m answer to a judgment debtor summons Che Abdul Malek, second magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, points66 words
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Advertisement17 1939-04-24 3 1 ?*2 r^ rer of rattan Bi ue riuul ins. Tents, ']"''!'T 0 Road '"t"!!: U|)h CO.)17 words
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Article209 1939-04-24 4 Changsa Advance May Be Next Step MUCH AERIAL ACTIVITY Shanghai, Apr. 23. SEVERE fighting continues m the vicinity of Wuning m North Kian^si, according to the latest Chinese despatches, m which the morale of the Chinese troops is described as excellent. The engagement is important, as209 words
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42 1939-04-24 4 Early Conclusion To Anglo -Soviet Talks Moscow. Apr. Tlu Soviet Ambassador to London, Malsky, haj reported on the British views to the Soviet Government Mid plans to return to London tomorrow. This indicates that the Anglo-Soviet 'liations are nearing a conclusion ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article58 1939-04-24 4 P;iris, Apr. *3. /CONSTRUCTION of a new naval base i Port M It, west of Ornn. is i shadowed m one of a series of decrees just Issued idi xxlying yesterday's cabinet decision ■>. Tl.l' decrc3 empowers the Government to acouire the necessary land iindReuter - 58 words
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Article70 1939-04-24 4 Paris. Apr. 23. •"TALKS between Italian and Jugoslav diplomats m Venice are be n:> lu-d here p«s a phase m the stru^sle on the part of the Axis powers to prevent consolidation of the anti-a^Rressicn bloc. Le Temps m an editorial points to the dangerReuter - 70 words
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Article35 1939-04-24 4 Belgrade, Apr. 23. It is reported from Dunfovnik that a squadron of the Italian fleet is now m Albanian waters on a visit to that port sometime this week ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article74 1939-04-24 4 London, Apr. 23. A MESSAGE from the Foreiga Secretary. Lord Halifax, will oe broadcast at the conclusion of a programme entitled "Calling New York" which is to be relayed by 342 stations m the United States as well as stations m Central and South America.British - 74 words
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51 1939-04-24 4 London, Apr. 23. Disaster befell the Cullercoats motor lifeboat. When making a trial trip off Tynemouth it overturned m the breakers within sight of the shore. A strong wind and high sea hampered rescue operations and of her crew of ten six were drowned andReuter - 51 words
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Article232 1939-04-24 4 APK. 22, 1939: SELLING London T.T. 2 3 23 3? London demand 2,3 23 3*J Lyons demand 2J38 Switzerland demand 240 Hamburg demand li&% New York demand 54 Montreal demand 54 3 1G Batavia demand 101% Samarang demand 101?* Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon demand 154 3 Madras232 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-04-24 4 ITALIA V MILITARY CADETS m National Competition. Cadets from a military officers school c'imhins: out of a trench during an obstacle race during the National Military competitions held m Milan.30 words
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Article138 1939-04-24 4 THE PORTUGUESE escort vessel Goncalves Zarco is expected to arrive at Singapore today and anchor m the man-of-war anchorage, Singapore Roads. Goncalves Zarco will fire the national sa lut? of 21 guns on anchoring. The salute will be returned gun for gun by the military battery138 words
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Article87 1939-04-24 4 Ber'in, Apr. t/L THE allegation is made here that 1 General Smuts Btnt polict to South East Africa because he expected war lo break out en Apr. 16. over the German-Polish question. A writer m the Rvnburg Fren^dcnblatt, Dr. Halfield, says he has reason toReuter - 87 words
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Article112 1939-04-24 4 London, Apr. 23. A SECTION of the London tube be- tween Moargate m the city and Finbury Park, north London suburb, was closed soon after ths lunch hour today until early on Monday morning to permit the London passenger transport board to carry out one of theBritish Wireless - 112 words
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323 1939-04-24 4 AMERICA BUYING AGAIN? THERE has been very little change m the value of 1 rubber throughout the week, states S. E. Levy and Co.'s weekly review. The figure of 50,200 tons reported as that cf American consumption m March was higher than was expected323 words
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Article85 1939-04-24 4 Peipteg, Apr. 23. FOREIGN reports from Focchow in- dicate that there is fear that the Japanese may shortly attack the city from the sea and try to make a landing Lately the city h?.s been subjected to many bombing raids from aircraftcarrier bases. Three raidsReuter - 85 words
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60 1939-04-24 4 Bunjos, Apr. !3. R RTS conccrnin 8 tn e debarkation of foreign troops on Spanish scil are vulgar lies, as also m the ne\vs. renting Gibraltar and Tangier, which is quoted with perverse intention" says an official statement. Spain is firmly resolved to devote herselfReuter - 60 words
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Article112 1939-04-24 4 Hamburg. The extent to which Hamburg's prosper ty dependa en British coal is emphasised m the annual report or the Hamburg Union oi Briton Coal Importers. Tne report states that onerilth of Hamburg's imports are British cjal. The imports of coal from Brit tin rooeBritish United Press - 112 words
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132 1939-04-24 4 APR. 22, 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON No. IX R.S.S. Spat Joose. 27?'™ No. IX R.S.S. FOB. m case* April 27^4 27*: GFAQ. R.S.B. FOB. In bales April 27 3 lfi 97 k i« P. AQ. K.SS P. 0.8. to 516 bales April 26 15 16132 words
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Article683 1939-04-24 4 The Garrison In Its Own Defence "BLACK SHEEP" CHARGES THE FREE PRESS has received several letters from soldiers serving m Singapore replying to the recent comments m the United Services Review on the "black sheep" of the Army. Some of these letters were not accompanied by a name or address683 words
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Article124 1939-04-24 4 To the Editor of the Free Press Sir.— Re your report on the black sheep of the Services, I am a Married man with two children and a wife m England: also there are more men m the same predicament as myselt. We joined His Majesty's forces on124 words
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Article29 1939-04-24 4 Hollywood, pr h QOUGLAS FAIRBANKS married Mrs. Mary v, ling, of Hartford, today Tyrone Power is to m arry French film M^ lmm tomorrow.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article84 1939-04-24 4 Lomi i |N accordance with plan some weeks ago, Lord fctla* move the second readini o! the ft* and Burma mi.,. ments bill m the Hr Tuesday. The purpose of the certain defects which have appeir m the working of the the amendments m no84 words
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Article135 1939-04-24 4 JUST a year after th< m c the Empire Bat rat Cable and Wiieless Ltd have special number of The Zod company's .staff Jour the story of the n up to the scheme. The publication, winch l< an able record of thr f mcm reduced Empire135 words
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Advertisement36 1939-04-24 4 LEICKNER All) TO BEAUTY LEICHNERS HORMONE CREAMS ETC. A!;o MOLYNEAUX PERFUMES. E AU DE COLOGNES. ETC. Just opened at NAINA MOKAMED SONS and whereat you can also buy Irovisions. Patent Medicines, Fashion Books. News and Novels.36 words
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Advertisement200 1939-04-24 4 Gland Discovery Restores Youili In 24 Hour: Sufferer* from a—, weak bo< memory, and who before their time of a n»\v (land 'is Dor tor. This new di: ovei r P°* quickly and easil) i glands an. l body, to to strengthen your n feel like a D 4 -v200 words
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312 1939-04-24 5 From London To Singapore By Speedboat AIRMAN IN SEARCH OF ADVENTURE 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 15. QINTGAPORE la one of the ports of call on the schedule of a 14.700 miles speed-boat journey to be made by Mr. Richard Beaumont. 23-year-old airman, son of La Dame de Sark,312 words
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Article28 1939-04-24 5 London, \or. 11. rh« 20-year-old Estonian, Paul Keres youngest competitor repeated his moot 19:i7 and won the Margate International rhe.s.s tournament with T l points.28 words
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230 1939-04-24 5 Homeless Jews Fling Away Passports Haifa. Apr. 15. DI OIGHINCi through the same Haters as the spring cruise liners 1200 Jews m two little tramp steamers are now m the second month of their search for a home on the Mediterranean. The ship.s are the Rumanian Sandu and the Greek230 words
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Advertisement227 1939-04-24 5 f Ml -I lOOIBAIX COMKDY WITH THE ONI V U pMUVK IN IH* WOULD. WHAT A GIRI,; -g£s ALHAMBRA] JBx m. it*' fS O t,f,a v (oh, aK. junf*^ 'West MARJORY E MURPHY WEAVER I JOAN DAVIS JACK HALEY I GEORGE tiAKdIER RUTH TERRY OONAIO MEEK JOHNNY DOWNS 4s' i|227 words
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Advertisement113 1939-04-24 5 1 A MILLION EYES TO THE SKY... j IS COMiNG TO THE I A L H AMBRAI Remember! WEDNESDAY! Cala CAPITOL PREMIERE <> f TH V. YEAR'S MULTI A ARD TRIUMPH BOOK NOW Iybucmtuhl i it with you V\ JIAN UONEI JAMIS EDWARD \l/j WaARTHURBARRYMORESTEWARTARNOLDaW w) mischa aver ann miller113 words
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Advertisement215 1939-04-24 5 I.AST MIGHT OF M.G.Ms BIG LAUGH SHOW PAVILION 6.15 AND 9.15 y THE GIRL YIHO HAD NEVER BEEN KISSED! <^ \r}L^^~'-- i^B&iktmmMtmßmmmtiaammmmmaK i r\ m GAI WONT NEWSREEL AN!) TECHNICOLOUR Tk A VELOGUi "CITY OF JAIPI'K" CONTINUED SUCCESS! THE STAR OF 15OVS TOWN' RETURNS TO DIVE ANOTHER GRAND PERFORMANCE WITH215 words
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624 1939-04-24 6 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1939. Russia The Far East MANY people seem to have for- gotten that Russia is as much an Asiatic as a European Power and they are consequently surprised to find the present AngloSoviet talks held up by Moscow's desire to include the Far624 words
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Article, Illustration1077 1939-04-24 6 JAMES ROOSEVELT - JAMES ROOSEVELT fHE world situation and the problems of ntutrtUty co-operation facing the Lnited States ui>- eldest son of President Roosevelt m a letter written to Mr. I, .<. Wheeler, general manager of the Xorth American \>- who has requested permission to publish.it. Mr.1,077 words
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Advertisement166 1939-04-24 6 \'//Ib»* CAM BAHK ON *U.S6pp. B^. l>; X quality the world over Bk rft^^^Mßwiß^BwfiHWt^rfw™^^^ '^^Vv^fc^ivfc E^S mßov^bh b^B^^^^\-^^C9BH HB^^^^^^^^^^^sß^flll b^bT<^b^^B^£^^^bh3&***w BBk v^BfiflV£k •tCv^ShS'v'' jMEHßS&^B^B??tn?^c' 4?^ B^v -">!•-'.-"■ BBl¥ /I^^t*V COUnUJ /^rftVCtt v -^BMHE-'' J^K ■■j 1 ii I v 1 m V V-^» PjT'^WBBpJP > ▼\v,^.% v 3K^ I n*^166 words
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Advertisement41 1939-04-24 6 Why is the j 1 THE TRUE TO LIFE RADIO definitely /^S&\ 1 popular Jm^B|l I Malaya. x^Jl^P' I A FREE HOME TKiAL S will show you why. I -Phone 6618 I H L. CARTER «c CO. 122 Orchard Road Singapore.41 words
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Article421 1939-04-24 7 A .R.P. TRENCHES FOR SINGAPORE Hints To Householders Who "Dig-In" THOUSANDS OF PAMPHLETS FOR DISTRIBUTION CIMPLE trench construction for the protection of local hoiiseholckrs is described m a pamphlet which the Straits Settlements A.R.P. Department is publishing. The pamphlet contains diagrams showing trenches which anyone can construct himself, with material421 words
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Article, Illustration51 1939-04-24 7 picture. nbors of the newly-formed Centre Int ?llectuel storing to a lecture m French on "Mes Poemes l \twi<\ chief constructor at the Naval Base, m 1( »i CoiifVlatc-Gcnerml. On the extreme left is Lady hief Justice, and third from right, m front row i infhan. Director of Kducation. FreeFree Press - 51 words
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173 1939-04-24 7 WOULD GO UPCOUNTRY m Europe, many Singapore Chinese upcountry towns. At the first hostilities m which Great Britain is take with them their families and my as possible and stay m the iy not oe s Singapore. rst bomdoring war n st173 words
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187 1939-04-24 7 Demand For Stenographers In Singapore DEUABLE ihorthftnd-tarplsti are In such demand In Singapore that they are sure of finding employment. This If the experience of the employment bureau of the Education Department, v:hich can barely find enough quarried boys to fill vacancies. Shorthand-typists of a sort are available, but they187 words
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Article52 1939-04-24 7 A small motorcycle corps is to be formed by the Singapore A.R.P. Department. "We should like about GO civilian motor-cyclists to begin with/ Mi. Edwin Tongue, Director of A.R.P., told a Free Press reporter. "Men who own machines and volunteer for messenger services m an emergency52 words
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247 1939-04-24 7 Expert Advice On Home Food Storage SPECIAL DIETS FOR CHILDREN U/HEKE THERE ARE yoim* children m a family the wisdom of laying m a home food store for use m a national emergency, as advocated by the Singapore Free Press, should make a special appeal, writes a special correspondent. For247 words
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536 1939-04-24 7 <From Our Own Correspondent > Kua'a Lumpur, Apr. 23. ESTABLISHMENT of a central proJL- vident fund would do much to remove the inferiority complex from which they suffered, declared Mr. S. M. Sarma. newly-elected chairman of All Malayan Estate Asiatic Staffs' Association at the annual536 words
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Article119 1939-04-24 7 Passages Leave Pay Wanted S THERE are men going from Job to job In this country without a prospect of getting home," said Mr. H. G. C. Bailey, presiding at the halfyearly tiffin of the South Johore branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters, at Seletar Grange119 words
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Article254 1939-04-24 7 Mr. Noel Trotter Leaves £239,764 HIS BEQUEST TO COLONY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, A or. 15 A BEQUEST of £1,000 to the Straits Settlements Benevolent Society is amongst the many legacies mentioned m the will of the late Mr. Henry Blackall Noel Courtlandt Trotter, Posimaster-General of the254 words
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Advertisement15 1939-04-24 7 YOUR CONVENIENCE cFQRE AFTER THE SHOW J*s CAPITOL Es UURANT Rock Oysters and STRAWBERRIES OBTAINABLE15 words
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Advertisement112 1939-04-24 7 jg|| TENNIS \||||llp New Stocks f^^^^ Arrived Jt&y F- H. AYRE'S "r.c. l. m $19.50 j^Sr "DAVIS CUP 27.50 J*-*fw MODEL "C 25*00 /mm SLAZEN6ER'S all white $29.50 £MM "FRED PERRY" 31.50 ffW SPALDING'S "KROFLITE $25.00 Mm "TOPFLITE' 25.00 nM ft A *-L RACKETS ARE STRUNG WITH VICXOR IMPERIAL CUT112 words
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Article176 1939-04-24 8 London, Apr. 14. JAMES ROOSEVELT, eldest son of the United States President, Franklin D. Rcosevelt, sat m his cabin m the Queen Mary and, toying with his yellow tortoise-shell glasses, talked for half an hour this evening about everything except politics, and nearly missed the boat176 words
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Article127 1939-04-24 8 New York. Apr. 13. JOHNNY TORRIO. gangster "tutor 1 ot Al Capone and last of America's "big shots." was sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment m New York today for income tax evasion. After he has served his sentence Torrio will be placed on127 words
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Article217 1939-04-24 8 Reconciliation Of Views Proves Difficult GUARANTEES WANTED London, Apr. 15. TRADE union leaders, although they are anxious to co-operate m voluntary national service, are having some difficulty m reconciling their views on the organisation of labour m war time. This problem is now being discussed between217 words
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Article, Illustration17 1939-04-24 8 EMERGENCY CABINET MEETING Lord Halifax and Sir Samuel Hoare m earnest conversation, as they left No. 10.17 words
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Article142 1939-04-24 8 London, Apr. 15. DACK m London again after lectur- ing m the United States, M. Jan Masaryk. son of the founder of the Czecho-Slovak Republic and former Czech Minister here.^hopes to enjoy "a quiet life as a private person. M. Masaryk— one of the142 words
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Article133 1939-04-24 8 New York, Apr. 14. HPEN thousand skilled men are new working day and night m a lastminute eiYoit to have the New York Fair completely ready by the opening date, Apr. 30. Strikes and labour shortage have caused work on buildings at the fair to133 words
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Article116 1939-04-24 8 London. Apr. 11. MEWS that Germany is building a 11 40.000-ton battleship has been made public by Italy against Germany's wishes. The information was given to the Italian Government and to the other Powers which agreed to naval limitation of size two months ago. It was at116 words
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Article95 1939-04-24 8 London -Cairo Air Company Cairo, Apr. 14. AN arrangement has been made between the Egyptian Government and the British Government through Imperial Airways for the creation ot a new company to be called Egyptian Air Lines, to provide a bi-weekly service between London and Cairo. The initial capital is £100.00095 words
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Article116 1939-04-24 8 DROFESSOR MARVELLY, who re- cently arrived from Java and gave a performance m the Dutch Club a few days ago, repeated his performance m the German Club before an appreciative audience. They were startled by his conjuring tricks and especially by the second part of his programme, a116 words
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Article54 1939-04-24 8 London, Apr. 12. OECORD marriage ngures are ex- pected during the next few weeks Because of the crisis hundreds of English couples are hurrying on their wedding plans. In addition, many people are putting up banns or applying for marriage licences so that they could marry Immediately54 words
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Advertisement521 1939-04-24 8 CLASSIFIED AD DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTH JONES— At Penanß Maternity Hospital, on Apr. 17, 1939. to Ricky Jones wife of Dr. Gwyn Jones. Kulim. Kedah, a daughter. Both well. TENDERS. L SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now invited lor the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room: Supply521 words
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Advertisement160 1939-04-24 8 VERTISEMENTS BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club; Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. I EAST ANGLIA ft, OXLfcJ KlS£ SfNGAPO&K. 3 mlna. to town nigh ieveL garages, dally or monthly rates, large grounds,160 words
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Miscellaneous375 1939-04-24 8 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following ships ire alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected to arrive: 1 J>t Wharf. Entrance Gate 1: Exit 1 Nord. Anhui 22. Sheers Wharf, Entrance Gate 1: Exit 1 H. M. S. Herald 19. Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3: Benalder 18. Hopecruwn 16.375 words
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Miscellaneous414 1939-04-24 8 RADIO PROGRAMMES i SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 225 metres ZHP 30.06 metres, p.m. 5.00 Lagu lfelayu.l (Malay*. 5.30 Cantonese dramas. 1 6.10 Children's programmed (GantOQe t). 6.30 Cantonese selections from "Hong T_o v Mong. 6.50 Cantonese orchestral recital. J -7.00 Children's programme. < English > 7.15 Time, weather, news and announcements414 words
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Miscellaneous424 1939-04-24 8 Air Mail \n> And De^atek, INWAKD Imperial: Front E«r*i» a nesday, Friday, s Weaines: 1, and Kuala Lumpui evening. >r, KXJL: Froai dies: Arrive.!, f l». Saturday aftem., Qantas: From lus'traUY v Tuesday, Frida^ Sund k.l.m, F,,; m j.,; 1 1 Tuesday, Thuwi ings. K.N.1.1..^ Froms Wednoda.. Indies: toi^ Imperial:424 words
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Advertisement518 1939-04-24 9 McALISTER CO., LTD (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) GRESHVM HOtSE. BATTERY RD., SINGAPORE PHONE 5172. ELLERMAN BUGKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamet Due Sails CITY OF LINCOLN Galls Glasgow Apr 26 May 2 CITY OF ATHENS May 30 June 2518 words
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Advertisement627 1939-04-24 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay. Slnfapore TeL 515U Chartered Bank Buildint. Penang .TeL 136«. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MAKMI-.II.LkS. LONDON. CONTINUE AND GLASGOW (m conjunction witn the Glen Line) HECTOR Mars., L'don. R'dam and Glasgow May 1 May 10 RtGLLAR SKBVICE TO lIAVR£ LIVERPOOL TANTALUS Havre, Liverpool627 words
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Advertisement669 1939-04-24 10 CASTLE LINE for NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE SAVANNAH Arrives Sails Due New Yoi m.v. RABY CASTLE May 7 May 12 June 28 m.v. PENRITH CASTLE June 7 June 12 July 24 LIMITED PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION BEN LINE For LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG. LEITH A£ID MIDDLESBRO Arrives Sails Arrives Sails BENMOHR Apr.669 words
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Advertisement569 1939-04-24 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINeTT^i ro euKOPfe FROM SINGAPOKE AND PENANG TO COLOMBO, BOMBIV M ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA. MARSEILLES^,* l(|l Arrives Leaves u avts RIL PRESIDENT ADAMS In^t aS"^ Penan 5 X PRESIDENT VAN BUREN May 6 n A^ r S t PRESIDENT HARRISON May 20 SJ *oS Ma^ 1 X PRESIDENT569 words
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Article, Illustration1082 1939-04-24 11 g om bus Wins Narrowly In vjoo a I line SPERANJA EQUALS RECORD finish to the Anniversary Cup, longs at Rukit Timah, on Saturday Singapore Turf Club's summer (Governor's Bombus, owned by Mr. Lee Nam, of was run under good ground conditions, returned was 11,082 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-04-24 11 ANOTHER CLOSE FINISH AT BTKIT TIM AH ON SATURDAY WAS THIS, IN THE THITID RACE. IN WHICH jrWABTEBl bclftl Rcaudekin b> short head, with Calvados third and Squeeze fourth. Trainer, Tur'ey thus secured the first three places. Free I"re;s picture.40 words
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435 1939-04-24 11 LJITT1NG eleven fours and two sixes, V. R. Sabapathy 1 scored 105 not out against the Chinese on Hong Lim Green yesterday. Sabapathy gave chances, but his was a fine display of hitting. The Oyloncse won with the great- j est of ease, for they435 words
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Article209 1939-04-24 11 THE MALAYS had an easy victory 1 qVer the Naval Base at Bal?stier >cst-rday. replying to the Naval Base's score of 69 within 102 ior eight wickets. Scores:— NAVAL BASE u.-Cum. Barclay c shufie b Husseinsafc 0 Tyo c Ismail Jabbar b Aman Patch.... 0 Booth209 words
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Article64 1939-04-24 11 Castleford 16; Bradford 5. Foatherstone 8; Batley 5. Dewsbery 8; Brouehton 21. Hull 11; Old ham 5 Reighley 11; Bromley 3 Leeds 8; Hull K.R. 12. Liverpool 18; Leigh 0. Rochdale vs. Huddersfield not playea. Salford 31; Halifax 13. St. Helens R. 17; York 10. Swinton 16; Hunslet64 words
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Article133 1939-04-24 11 Har.ipden Park, Apr g& QNE hundred ihcusar.d people w gathered here today In cold but sun.iv weather to see the Scottish soccer cup final, in which Clyde beat Motherwell by four gouls to nil. Motherwell started with the wind to their advantage and Ifiaibia soon tested133 words
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Advertisement160 1939-04-24 11 BANK OF CHINA incorDorateo in China o? spcciaj Cnartex) 12. Cecil Sfrrft Singapore Telephones: Mirajtr's o; ;t 9414 AsM vnn.i-f: Office ««12 fcxrhante Oept ,ui General Office 51 88-! Cable Address: "CHUNCi&UO Paid Up Opital Ch f 40 Ott.900 §0 Reset ve rumJ.w In ce of Ch 1 SZtt.fM.9t lotai160 words
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Article1732 1939-04-24 12 Leicester Likely To Be Relegated PORTSMOUTH LOSE 0-1 London, Apr. 23. ATTENDANCE at yesterday's football matches was the smallest m the aggregate for the season. However, 40,000 spectators saw Chariton beat Everton 2 l. Chariton scored straight from the start and they deserved their win.1,732 words
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Article, Illustration22 1939-04-24 12 picture. BOMBVS (Dodd up) winner or the Anniversary Cuu at Bukit Timah on Saturday, being led m after his victory. Free PressFree Press - 22 words
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Article228 1939-04-24 12 Basketball A superb backhand pass by Penaloza, of the Philippine basketball team, which resulted m a score, was the highlight of the game against the Kong Siong side at the Happy World Stadium last night. The Philippines beat their opponents by 35 points to 25.228 words
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Article264 1939-04-24 12 THE S.R.C. second team yesterday defeated the second team of the: CSC. by six wickets In a game of crickpt on the C.S.S. ground. The Ceylonase after a knock for i more than two hours, declared at 88 runs for the loss of eight wickets,264 words
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Article70 1939-04-24 12 DEATING the S.C.C. by four goals to nil at the Stadium on Saturday m the first division of the league, the LoyrLs are now level with the Sappers, I teh having nine points. The Loyals go on top. however, because of a slightly better goal average.70 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-04-24 12 picture. THE S.C.C drew with the A.P.C. m a cricket match played on .Saturday on the parkins. Here are Knight (left) and Staunton the S.C.C. opening pair Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Article335 1939-04-24 12 Last Two Men Add 55 Runs SURPRISE PADANG RESULTS THERE was a surprise result on the padang yesterday when the first match m the S.C.C. tournament was played between the Etceteras and the Public Services. Thanks largely to a partnership for 55 between Ward and Potter, the Public Services won335 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-04-24 12 picture. THIS is Quisana (Dodd up), winner of ihe second race at Bukit Timah on Saturday Free PressFree Press - 18 words
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Article211 1939-04-24 12 THE S.R.C. trounced the Singapore Association by five wickets m their game of cricket on the padang yesterday. For the S.R.C. Clarke was undefeated with 50. Scores: TEACHERS' ASSN. B. Dudley b Thoy 7 Gan Kee Tian c Clarke b Al'v'is I 3 V. Paramsothy211 words
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Article129 1939-04-24 12 S .K. Sundrum Retires At 144 CEYLONESE Win FROM V.M.C.A. retired m n V.M.C.A. on B won easily, by 17 B. Dudley b K. Thllllan P. Retnasab b Lyne Dr. WoodhaU b'i s. K. Sundram 1 A L ac l urai l b Mohidoen K. Kanagareti Total (6 wWe Bowllnf:129 words
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Article174 1939-04-24 12 (From Our Own Com Johore Balm, Apr 0 A LARGE CROWD the Johore Bahru I season yesterday on the Lstana when the Customs met and the Prisons by lout After leading 2- I Prisons were prominent tacks on the resumption, but unlucky. Erratic shootlo of174 words
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Article127 1939-04-24 12 Following is the rround of the R.S.G C. W Cl Mrs. S. E. Dods bet Mrs. R. W. Cowen bei linga 1 up. Mrs. K. A. Jacknui Elder 6 and 4. 0 V Mrs. A. F. Humer bed MrAllen W.O. a C Mrs. R. Wakeford beat127 words