The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 May 1939
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Title Section17 1939-05-13 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS si\r. j.».i<ii ESTD. 1833 SATURDAY, MAY 13, 193!). 5 CENTS17 words
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141 1939-05-13 1 BRITAIN TO HAVE DEFENCE AGREEMENT WITH TURKEY ftitual Aid In The Mediterranean tTATEMENT TO COMMONS BY PREMIER London, May 12. Prime Minister Mr. Neville Chamberlain, announced m left** of Commons tonight that consultations between L British and Turkish Governments were still continuing. Ltfo Governments, said the Premier, would conclude aReuter - 141 words
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133 1939-05-13 1 Beirut, May 12. BRITISH and French authorities are engaged In a series of exercises to test the defences of the eastern Mediterranean. Last night all lights were extinguished during a general practice of air raid warnings. The Palestine Government is also engaged In air raid precautions,Reuter - 133 words
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72 1939-05-13 1 Radio Exhibition Supple men t Today T*H£ Free Press today publishes a free jour-page Radio Exhibition Supplement on the occasion 0/ the radio exhibition now being held at the Great World, Singapore. Thic supplement contains a r vn Malayan t broadcasting problems, c.dvicc on the choice of a suitable receiver72 words
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Article, Illustration252 1939-05-13 1 Kulangsu Landing Fears Shanghai, May 12. DKITISH official circles have not yet received confirmation of the reported landing by Japanese bluejackets at Kulangsu (see pase two) but the situation is being closely watched. The foreign population m Shanghai is anxiously awaiting developments, as theyReuter - 252 words
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Article85 1939-05-13 1 Chungking, May 11. JAPANESE planes made a surprise raid on Chungking today, concentrating mainly on the north bank across the river, where several big fires were started. The bombing was so severe that even deep underground dugouts were shaken as though by an earthquake, and occupantsReuter - 85 words
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56 1939-05-13 1 Kaunas, May 12. CLOSER POLITICAL and military collaboration between Lithuania and Poland is expected following the visit to Warsaw from which General Rasztiki. Lithuanian Commander-in-Chief, returned today. No special agreement was concluded during the visit, but It is emphasised here that Poland fully appreciates Lithuania's attitudeReuter - 56 words
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Article60 1939-05-13 1 London. May 1 THE TIMES diplomatic correspondent says it is understood the Pope will not proceed at present with his plan for issuing an appeal to Britain. France, Germany. Poland and Italy for a settlement of the German -Polish and Italo-French disputes. "Apparently he has receivedReuter - 60 words
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271 1939-05-13 1 LARGE-SCALE SETTLEMENT IN BRITISH GUIANA U n r London, May 12. j^JK. Chamberlain, making a statement on the British Guiana Refugee Commission's report, m the House ot Commons today, declared the Government was prepared to offer the fullest facilities for any settlement upon which refugeeReuter - 271 words
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220 1939-05-13 1 Royal Liner Fogbound For 24 Hours QUEEN BUYS DOLLS Aboard Empress of Australia, May 12. •pHE DENSE FOG into which this liner, carrying the King and Queen to Canada, ran yesterday lifted this morning, and after 24 hours at a standstill, the vessel moved ahead at Aye knots. Later fullReuter - 220 words
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Article156 1939-05-13 1 Government's Scheme For Airways London. May U. JHE AIR MINISTER, Sir Kingsley Wood, informed the House of Commons today of results of the negotiations for acquisition of the undertakings of the imperial Airways and British Airways by a public corporation, as envisaged In an announcement last November. The Government, heBritish Wireless - 156 words
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Advertisement46 1939-05-13 1 -PPORTMALAYAN PRODUCE. OftlNK BIGIA TEA TONIGHT 0rc faes!r Q Jfr.. -oncert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. L R ACE DINNER DANCE (formal) "*Bl ft MOST POPULAR DANCE MUSU Hjjtpi U lO *W. PROVIDED BY Orchestra di ;r dan hopkins j p Non-diners $1.00. S, <^ TO 1 A.M.46 words
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Advertisement183 1939-05-13 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEA ViEW H HOTEL TOKIGHT SPECIAL DINNER, DANCE CABARET SPLENDID FLOOR SHOW BY KZARAH BrBE ANTOLINOS DINNER S3.- NON-DINERS |1 DANCE FORMAL DANCE TO THE MOST MODERN JAZZ BAND BERSHADSKYS DANCE MUSIC IS IRRESISTIBLE SUNDAY 1 MORNING I 11 A.M. -1 P.M. POPULAR183 words
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Article324 1939-05-13 2 Three Detachments Push Into Chungshan ATTACKERS RESISTED BY GUERILLA FORCES Hong Kong, May 12. A THOUSAND Japanese troops landed at Wanmun and Chungkowmun. m the Chungshan district, near the Portuguese colony of Macao, yesterday. The Japanese, m three separate detachments, are advancing towards Siulam, Siuwan andUnion Times - 324 words
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Article52 1939-05-13 2 The Governor and Lady rhom&j accompanied by the Private Secretary ar*d the Aide-de-Camp. will leave Singapore by train on Tuesday evening, May 16. on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. The Governor will leave Kuala Lumpur the following Tuesday evening arriving at Singapore on Wednesday morning,52 words
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Article189 1939-05-13 2 JAPANESE LANDING AT KULANGSU SPOKESMAN'S THREAT TO SHANGHAI Shanghai, May 12. JAPANESE bOfeWotatJ today landed at the inter iatloiv.il settler it Ot of Kulany.su Island, off Amoy Cily. A Japanese reDOi^ says the proJapanese chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce was assassinated while a high Japanese naval officer wasReuter - 189 words
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Article248 1939-05-13 2 Hopes For Lost Pilot Dwindle SEARCH BY GAME WARDENS <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 12. THERE IS LITTLE HOPE now that Mr. E. L. Hay. Kuala Lumpur company director, who has been missing m a Kuala Lumpur Plying Club plane since Monday afternoon is alive, but efforts to248 words
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Article127 1939-05-13 2 London, May tfc. MR Quo Tai-ch!. Chinese Ambassador m London, speaking at the annual dinner of the School of Oriental and African studies, said f he world was recognising that his country. by determined resistance to aggression at the price of sacrifice and suffering unparalleled mReuter - 127 words
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Article54 1939-05-13 2 Sydney, May 2. Wirraway No. 1, Australia's first home made warplane, made its first test and came through successfully, before the discerning and hopeful eyes of the Minister for Defence and several senior officers of the Royal Australian Air Force, says Austral News. She was piloted54 words
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Article110 1939-05-13 2 London, May 12. rpHE text of the Anglo-Rumanian 1 trade agreement, issued today, states the two Governments propose to encourage the formation of an appropriate organisation, to be established by the business interests of both countries. Free zones m Rumanian ports will be granted by theReuter - 110 words
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55 1939-05-13 2 Shanghai. May 12. Mr. Pan Chen-tung, representative of the National Government's Ministry of Communications, attached to the Great Northern cable offices. Shanghai, was stabbed to death this evening m the French Concession. His assailant has been arrested. It is not yet established whether the motiveReuter - 55 words
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Article, Illustration44 1939-05-13 2 THE DUKE OF ALBA, SPANISH AMBASSADOR IN LONDON, who was guest of honour at the annual luncheon of the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers, m London last week, seen reading the menu with Commander H. S. H. Ellis. R.N. (Retd.).44 words
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284 1939-05-13 2 A "FRANK EXCHANGE OF VIEWS" DESIRED Tokio, May 12. \UITH the approval of Italy, the Japanese Government 11 has offered to act a? intermediary between Germany and Poland, the newspaper Asahi Shiinbun reports today. The paper says the Japanese proposals are not formal, butEastern News - 284 words
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Article98 1939-05-13 2 London, May 12. JHE Daily Telegraph, under the heading "A Strung Warning to Gerjmany." commenting on yesterdays statements by Mr. Chamberlain and 11 Daladier French Premier, writes: "There has perhaps never been a time when the peoples of two free democratic countries were so completely unitedReuter - 98 words
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Article169 1939-05-13 2 I AST NIGHT'S annual meeting of the Ladies Union, Moulmein Road. Singapore, was well attended. The report and statement of accounts were passed, ft was announced m the report, that Mrs. A. G. Menon was compelled to resign her position as secretary to the Union169 words
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Article103 1939-05-13 2 Moscow, May 12. One of the Soviet's best-known airwomen, Major Polina Ossipenko. and Brigade Commander Anatoli Serov, were killed m an air crash today. They will be buried under the wall of the Kremlin. Both are "Heroes of the Soviet Union."— Reuter. Major Ossipenko was103 words
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Article138 1939-05-13 2 Ja pan Alarmed By Soviet Pressure AGAINST JaChJ 1T»»lt (> y. I N two-and-a-haH h I I between the I and interested m I ter-mea.un I brought against j I m North 8 Those prcso nl m, I Arita Foreiim Mi I Hatta, Industry, Vice-Adn I president ol the N138 words
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114 1939-05-13 2 Shanghai. Mar.: THE authoritiei of the Internal I Settlement and Irendi Conaai j m Shanghai today made i :.toa« i to euro aiiti-J In Identical threatened to expel or to persons ensafn ities Other moves recentfca nidi saiiT purpose Firstly, regul Chinese national fl. voedOT edReuter - 114 words
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Article53 1939-05-13 2 "Tew I SETTLEMENT of the coal the Appalachian brought nearer today Lewi.s, the union I^' 150.000 miners contracts grant a "Unfc The men concerned a Appalachian area, where still conferr: ur tatives .mffd Both panics oU frL f |ii^ they feel an igreemenl W*Reuter - 53 words
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Article53 1939-05-13 2 The Season's Difference COR U* JV*!! South Waj blossoms on berries on U This biological j £*9 found m th. a tag districts have long dry spell I wave thai followed W Hews. Mr J nrtrluT^^ p trict o«cer Und C going on tbra May 20. Aftei j»* be transferred53 words
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Advertisement91 1939-05-13 2 /A *V/£y-v, v /or consistent quality choose "S C S" AUSTRALIAN creamery BUTTER Warm sunshine and fresh green i pasturelands give S.C.S. Creamery Butter, from Australia, its delight- 4i S. C. S ff fully creamy flavour and natural golden colour. Always a favourite *MSTRALIAII with tliose who put fine quality91 words
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Advertisement17 1939-05-13 2 i LUCOZ^I TIRI.H Jfc I PEBUMG U M "'"'M, lv MEDICAL HALl 1 3. 8at,... L 'l).17 words
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Article341 1939-05-13 3 RAFFLES INSTITUTION BOY DROWNS Tragedy Off Royal Singapore Yacht Club CLUTCHES AT FRIEND Hw* 16 ye T OW affles InstJ tution student, Tan Kee Seng, was drowned while swimming with friends opposite the Yacht Club on the morning of May 7 was related at the Coroner^ r«„vf 11JI a v\r341 words
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Article27 1939-05-13 3 .TUB l Urt t ort the ,xamin- Mr. Ju a Singapore yesterday. n mencement •ion, the official Mr. E. ted that f public27 words
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Article23 1939-05-13 3 ndent) raipinf, May IS. pistol was a ol Chirm lga The ..luring them to now lor similar i23 words
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Article174 1939-05-13 3 •"pHE following new books will be ready for issue at Raffles Library today. Sir James Cantlie, Neil Cantlie and George Seaver; Prince Charles Edward and the Forty-Five, Vinifred Duke; Glories of the Maya, Thomas Gann: Tumbling m the Hay. Oliver St. John Gogarty; I Think Aloud174 words
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85 1939-05-13 3 Alleged to have carried a Mauser automatic and two rounds of ammunition m public, two Cantonese, Cheong Leong. 22. and Lam Bee Lay, 20, appeared before Mr. K. A. Blacker m the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday. Charges of going armed m public and being85 words
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Article38 1939-05-13 3 In exercise of powers conferred by the Pineapple Industry Ordinance, the Governor In Council has declared the Central Board Pineapple Packers. Malaya, as being representative of the canning branch of the pineapple Industry, states the Gazette.38 words
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Article532 1939-05-13 3 Man's Skull Cracked ALLEGATIONS that he was attacked l- 4.1--by three men, one of whom used a vegetable knife and another a piece of iron piping, m an unfrequented road, while he was on his way to work, were made by a Sikh532 words
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Article150 1939-05-13 3 BILL AIMS AT INCORPORATION BILL published m the Straits Settlements Government Gazette last night, whicn will be introduced into the next meeting of the Legisative Council, provides for the incorporation of the state Secretary, Johore. It is explained that th.> occasion may arise when property150 words
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Two Weddings Yesterday
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Article219 1939-05-13 3 A RAFFLES College lecturer and a sister at the Singapore General Hospital were married at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, yesterday, by Father N. Maury. They were Mr. Charles George Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Webb of London, and Miss Molly Preston219 words
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66 1939-05-13 3 Mr. Clifford Huntsman, the English pianist, who gave a successful concert at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Tuesday, is leaving at the week-end for a tour upcountry. He will give a recital m Kuala Lumpur arfd will return to Singapore m time for a66 words
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Article81 1939-05-13 3 (From Our Own Corre*por^cnt i Taiping, May 12. If AMUNTING. a village three miles north of Taiping, was the scene of a robbery early yesterday morning when four Chinese, with their faces blackened, entered the house of an attap dealer and stole goods and jewellery81 words
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Article115 1939-05-13 3 A DAY after she arrived from Ham"burg, Germany, Miss Ingeborg.Brand. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Brand, of Hamburg, was married to Dr. W. G. Gross, of the Mission Hospital, Balige, Sumatra, at the Singapore Register office yesterday. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.115 words
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74 1939-05-13 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 12. DOH NAI TEK attempted to commit suicide yesterday by jumping into the Port Weld River. He was pulled out by a pedestrian. He told the Taiping Magistrate he wanted to die because he was tormented by74 words
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Article195 1939-05-13 3 EXPERIMENTS at the Central Experiment Station. Serdang. Se!an<ror. on Chinese tea manufacture have not been as successful as was anticipated, it was revealed at a recent meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Coir mittee. Dealers had criticised the steamed taste of the tea and had indicated that195 words
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Article172 1939-05-13 3 The following promotions are announced m last night's Gazette: Mr. G. M. R. Jackson, Senior Surveyor Malayan Survey Service, to be a Deputy" S :\n"?'T T Survp y Service, with effect from Jan. 1, 1939 Mr. F A Fendall. Deputy Chief Surveyor, Malayan Survey Service, to be a172 words
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Advertisement224 1939-05-13 3 to c* N I- agoaistof flatulence uA heartburn make you dread meal* i Magnesia B MXt meal. By neutralising the I ost stomach I troubles,. Bourated Magnesia brings you I of* ief. The pain you have I lamed to dread oeaief. Y< m can eat what I iod digest it224 words
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Advertisement97 1939-05-13 3 THE SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS CREATION with full Chorus and Orchestra, on Sunday, May 21st m THE VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL at 9-15 p.m. Nancy Fowler (Soprano). Laurhland Vincent (Tenor). John MacNeish (Baritone). Conductor Glan Williams. B. Mus. Seats $2, $1, and 50 cts. Book at Littles and avoid waiting at97 words
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Article246 1939-05-13 4 Edmonton. CANADA'S most northerly doctor is stationed at Aklavik, en the Canadian Arctic Ocean and more than 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle. In the course of his regular patrols, the Canadian Government doctor at that post travels apuroximately 1.800 miles by dog team andCanadian Newsletter - 246 words
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Article39 1939-05-13 4 A further sum of $200 000 (Chinese) has been remitted by the Singapore China Relief Fund Committee to the Legislative Yuan. Chungking. This su m brings the total contributions this year to $2,450 000.39 words
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Article188 1939-05-13 4 Young Chinese Girl Who Stayed With Fiance DOMESTIC QUARREL (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 11. f'HEANG NAY LENG, a young Chinese girl under •16 years of age, wept bitterly m the Ipoh Supreme Court yesterday when her two boy friends were sent188 words
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Article56 1939-05-13 4 Ottawa. WITH a population of over 11,000,000, Canada's divorce rate is exceptionallylow. The percentages of divorces to marriages m Canada is 2.13. This compares with 1.36 per cent, m the United Kingdom, 4.15 per cent, m Australia, 6.15 per cent, m New Zealand, and 16.456 words
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Article256 1939-05-13 4 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, May 12. JUDGMENT was reserved by Mr. J. L. McFall, the Penang District Judge, m the case m which a Malayalee, K. P. Pillay, was charged on three separate counts of having caused grievous hurt to Chin Leong Pong and W.256 words
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Article204 1939-05-13 4 A FTER two days of negotiations with their employers, the 700 Chinese men and women coolies, who were dismissed by contractors last week following their strike at the new R.A.F. aerodrome at Sembawang, 12th mile Seletar Road, have reached an agreement. Demands made by the coolies have204 words
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Article101 1939-05-13 4 Shanghai. /^OL. TAHIRA HAMADA, chief of th* Japanese Army's Military Press Section, has given the following definitions of Japan's "New Order m East Asia": "A torch m the dark of night, and highly significant. "A torch shedding light along the royal road to a common objective.British United Press - 101 words
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Article27 1939-05-13 4 The Singappore Improvement Trust have prepared a proposed layout lor Bukit Timah village and district tt it stated m the Government Gazette.27 words
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368 1939-05-13 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 12. IVAUD bin Chari, a Malay, who, 9999 with another Malay, Osman, is charged, at the Selangor Assizes, with the murder of Lamit, at Kalumpang m December, yesterday denied he was near the scene when Lamit was368 words
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246 1939-05-13 4 THE sap m the maple trees of Eastern Canada is now running, bringing delight to the hearts of the epicures and added money m the pockets of the farmers, states the Canadian Newsletter. Production of maple syrup and maple sugar last year brought246 words
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Article, Illustration46 1939-05-13 4 SIR SHEVFON THOMAS at the Master Attendant 4 ttnpw ihumas beuiff escorted off the Master au^a Major-General W. G. 9. Dobbie on her return «iih ,i Pifr Shenton Thomas, yesterday from their East oast ir Uv «»©r. Relle 11. ,n *h s46 words
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Advertisement359 1939-05-13 4 THE WORLDS GREATEST BOOK m a new and modern digest In "A Digest of the Bible." an interna-tionally-known authority and lecturer on the Bible welds the entire essential story of this masterpiece of religious literature into a graphic 300-page book that can be easily read m a few hours. So359 words
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Advertisement35 1939-05-13 4 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice m Ist Court at 10.30 a.m. Judgment m Magistrate's Appeal No. 104/38— Gulam Shah bin Shadali Shah vs. Rex. Before the Registrar at 10 am. Taxation.35 words
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Advertisement129 1939-05-13 4 v.. 1 \^> />* S shoe a 1 v*f P 'iX^/V^^/ strap.lnwiiitebluecf.it Oxiord wnich suit to every taste jg fek,^^fo« fir In black and brown. hot weather MJ lea and rubber a* >7r> FM s 5 Advt. of Bata Snot Uo., Ltd, Bl SINCERE DISPENSARY LToT" H }P|B| WHOLESALE RETAIL129 words
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Article161 1939-05-13 5 Booking at Robinson's tor "French Without Tears" is filling up and pack- ed houses are likely The play will be f presented at the Victoria Theatre, on M June 10, 14. 16 and 17. and at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on July 1. at both >161 words
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Article53 1939-05-13 5 The Siamese destroyer and two torpedo boats left the Outer Roads yesterday, m continuation of their voyage back to Singora. on the east coast of South Siam. They have been on a cruise to Puket, on the west coast of South Siam near the Kra Isthmus53 words
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579 1939-05-13 5 WHAT OF. ROOSEVELT? McNutt's decision to remain m the Philinninoc .-mi after the adjournment of the PhffiSJ AsJSSSr w. greeted with mixed reactions by E ijfiw but the majority believed his move was poH callv wise' He will leave Manila at the end of MayBritish United Press - 579 words
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Article212 1939-05-13 5 Delay In Australian Defence £RITICISM oi Australian defence preparation! was expressed m Melbourne a few days ago by Magor-Gen-eral Sir John Gellibrand, the war-time leader, after beading the Anzac Day march through the city He contrasted the preparations oi today with the energy displayed at the outbreak of the Great212 words
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Advertisement308 1939-05-13 5 SINCE THE OPENING H md Public as The Finest Ajr Drama ever 1 shown! O OK NOW FOR THE GREAT FILM |YD I 'MORROW 4 SHOWS DAILY 5 ,5 P M A LHA NBRA o^' ,r ...-I Br..- Ik Fpii of Ihe World War! DAWN PATROL' IW< ill-Buluh L'ft^t Headed308 words
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Advertisement254 1939-05-13 5 j OPENING TODAY 3.15.6.15.9.15 PAVILION 'ifi' Will This Picture Win mfcmS f :^< nC a P ro<iuct s ic c iat many folks believe flßsf^CN^<> l^Vn. Il rates w n tnc DCSt °f lnc year! Certain if is |^k.>3S; *4 c^ ar !t DOa ,ts superb performances Equally true BSlijSOfe?254 words
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Advertisement22 1939-05-13 5 i INTRODUCING THE SCREEN'S 14-YEAR-OLD SONGBIRD! A New Discovery You'll Adore \^^^^mmM^^\ EDITH LEO FELLOWS CARRILLO A COiUMiIA flCTUltl OPENS TUESDAY PAVILION22 words
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595 1939-05-13 6 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1939. Radio Policy THE Free Press Radio Supple- ment, published today m connection with the exhibition now being held m Singapore, provides an opportunity to comment on the extremely unsatisfactory attitude of the Government towards broadcasting m this country. There is, fortunately, some595 words
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Article, Illustration1313 1939-05-13 6 JACOB SIMON - JACOB SIMON This is the fourth of a series of articles from Pale^ giving remarkably intimate details of the methods which th Arab rebels are using to harass the British. By BRITISH police would liko to get their hands again on Abu-Fakhry, an1,313 words
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Advertisement273 1939-05-13 6 Jf $*&£s+ -IhU^ CA LP BECK 'S A\\\mM I PHILCO 1 I SALES SERVICE I I by Singapore's most I I efficient Technical Radio I I Servicing Depot. 1 Personal attention -Moderate charges. I I PHONE 7295 4 ORCHARD RD SINGAPORE. I n^M I en***/ iS^k Spry I y THE273 words
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Advertisement20 1939-05-13 6 BLOUSES IN SATIN, GEORGETTE AND CREPE -DE -CHINE. In stock and orders taken 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.20 words
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Article, Illustration150 1939-05-13 7 Was Driver's firm Round Malay Girl lA.F. Sergeant On Two Charges the I 1 rith one f rm witb round th Sin 'apore I bittrial ol S^t. I Ait F' 1 Malay ondI f H. i his I I Scran I mi i Mi w m I l uted I150 words
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Article17 1939-05-13 7 |,c, t e d IT 1 W p 7 Malacca: Tiow ■"n Bann-rjea17 words
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Article673 1939-05-13 7 Wife's Adultery With K. L. P. &T. Man EVIDENCE OF MAID O g— d of the adultery of his wife, Una Vli n d,Cy w i tl i E L Spooner-LilliiiKston, an engineer of the Posts and Telegraphs at Kuala Lumpur, an action tor673 words
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Article54 1939-05-13 7 JHE Emperor and Empress Bao Dai of Annam are snortly proceeding to France on a pleasure tour. The Empress is leaving Saigon on a steamer for Marseilles on May 17, while the Emperor is proceeding by aeroplane. He will first go to Bao Dai for an54 words
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34 1939-05-13 7 A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held m Singapore on June 12. The second reading of the Food Control Bill will then be taken, it is expected.34 words
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453 1939-05-13 7 A MOTOR ACCIDENT at the juneof Kallang and Grove Roads on the afternoon of Mar. 25, when two people were injured, had a sequel before Mr. C. H. Koh, Singapore Fourth Magistrate yesterday, when Sidney Dant. director of Pitman's College, Singapore appeared on three453 words
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74 1939-05-13 7 AN amendment to the Road Traffic (Th rd Party) Ordinance, published m the Straits Settlements Government Gazette last night will make insurers and certain specified classes of owners of traction engines or motor cars liable to pay any hospital its reasonably incurred expenses, up to74 words
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Article163 1939-05-13 7 CITY TO HA VE NEW V.D. POLICY? IWHETHER the reconstitution of the Singapore Social Hygiene Advisory Board announced m the Government Gazette last night, means a change m the Government's attitude to the venereal disease of the city is not indicated. The greatest change m the constitution of the board,163 words
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Advertisement18 1939-05-13 7 I|!! n y UR CONVENIENCE THE SHOW *8e Capitol !J 8T AURANT Outers OWg strawberries L OBU| «*BLE18 words
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Advertisement272 1939-05-13 7 WORTHS CORSETRY Model 939. \^T Hookside Girdle m smart s^ v^ Rayon Batiste with con- f^?>\ Vft cealed boning m front and I J p^^ <:^^jMK a good control over the f J Y^V J\W The side panels and centre Wt$ r tshi!!& gusset are made of strong IB^/SdS'A elastic.272 words
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Article45 1939-05-13 8 The M.V. Victoria is due at 7.30 a m on Monday, from Genoa, Naples. Port Said. Massaua, Bombay and Colombo She will berth at the S.H.B. wharf and is expected to sail aguin at 2 p m lor Manila, Hong Kong aad Shanghai45 words
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Article, Illustration745 1939-05-13 8 Effect Of New Road And Air Routes SYMPATHY OVER WAR Chungking, May 1. DV a special order, the Chinese Government recently v raised its Consulate m Rangoon, capital city of British Burma, to a Consulate-General, and ordered the establishment of a branch office m Lashio,745 words
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Article281 1939-05-13 8 $16,000,000 In Loans To Farmers Chungking. May I. CR&SH loau^ amounting to $16,000,000 are being distributed m rural districts In West China by two Government bank;;, the Farmers' Bank of China and the Bank of China. Peasants m Kanau ai? recetrlng the lion's share, as the $6,000,000 to b? put281 words
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Article98 1939-05-13 8 PENANG TODAY Zlt.l I. OK BC I J) 6 00 Chine i n ustc 7 oo Indian m 8.00 Mala\ a.v :> oo Cl< town rOMORRO* 12.00 Midi NiROM TODAY *»>* «v n \iSm ti roa lt.M *j J," PMN l<» 4.00 Programn 4.55 Variety 0.05 I I 6.50 New.,98 words
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Article23 1939-05-13 8 The mail tilly. from Djibouti Colonic, i Madras, la I j-, day. atabwt Jn:-- -me <\:y; n Tovrand. K-V** 011 Wharves23 words
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Article141 1939-05-13 8 The following ships are alongside thStaaapore Harbour Board wharves or expected to arrive:— East Wharf: Entrance* Gate* 1- Exit Is Sandviken 22. Main Wharf: Entrance Gate |j Exit 3 ffeiwa Maru 18; Kola 16: Kepone; 12; Pauekor 9; Charon 7. Empire Dock: Entrance Gate 2 Exit 3 Raby141 words
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Advertisement566 1939-05-13 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. L SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are now invited lor the following materials or services. For particulars sec Municipal Tenders Room: Supply of Three Chlorine Flow Recorders. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. July 3, 1939. Supply and fixing of steel roof trusses etc. for Pumping Station at Seletar Reservoir.566 words
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Advertisement507 1939-05-13 8 MOTHER OP i:] WITHOUT A WRINKLE What a rarity a woman with a large family and an unlined face. Read this letter she has written I am a woman of 50, have a family of 13 children, and have not a wrinkle on my face. Some time ago I passed507 words
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Miscellaneous469 1939-05-13 8 Airmail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD Mails close 2 p.m. Tuesdays Fri- tacvan r-, Imperial: From Enrope due- days. Sundays. ggj^ •-///-•-y^;;; 'W^ J*£ Monday. Thursday, Friday after- Wearnes: To Kuala Lumpur. Ja a South-west Sumatra 's, noons lpoh and Pcnang: Mails close at ™,V nK Vvu CcI l^ s ltotac469 words
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Miscellaneous251 1939-05-13 8 RadkT^ PROGRAM^ today 'P.m. HP 6 SB. 12 45 tight miiiiii 1.32 i Ught a ac%i c a d «n 5 of^xrrsv. 15 Malay musical Sepoy Line, Muiic^fe*** 6.50 a TOO Larrj .v..- ft*** 7.15 Time menu 7-30 7V Ik U v r_L__ M_ Ra»v 7.4.) Loutl I X 1.1251 words
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Article, Illustration20 1939-05-13 9 i THE CtJF FlNAL— Walker, the Portsmouth goalkeeper, punching out k from a corner. 120 words
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226 1939-05-13 9 cie Tan t— l2; vs Tan Siong Teng and T. G. Sect (—6). Court C: Cnin Kee Sun and Koh Ihian Seng <-9) vs. K. H Tan and Chia Keng Thye (—3). Court D: Cheong Eng Han <— 3>-vs. Kwik Sam York226 words
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Advertisement511 1939-05-13 9 l0 am* !T___^l"si -i J < ■T ____Bi_i 00 II it .-B fc ..T~ 7-B i^" ?Ebritis^mdi^ines J fftvO „VI :LD IN ENGLAND) p C. S. N. COS SAILINGS, 01 TWARDS n^rV Tonnage Spore. BURDWAN 6.070 July 1 v 20 CANTON 15.500 July 14 2 CARTHAGE 15.000 Jvly 28 .c511 words
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Advertisement146 1939-05-13 9 McALISTER CO., LTD. 'Incorporated m Stnzftr Settlements.) GRESHAM HOUSE. BATTERY -U> SINGAPORE. MMHH 5172 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd, j (incorporated m England.) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Dae Sails steamer CITY OF ATHENS Calls Glasgow May 30 June 2 CITY OF PITTSBURG Calls Glasgow June146 words
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Advertisement766 1939-05-13 9 AANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building. Colly er Quay. Stngaporo .lei 51 51. Chartered Bank Budding. Penang Tel 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARShll.l.fcS, LONDON. UONTTNEN'I AND GLASGOW (Id conjunction witn the Glen Line) Doe Sails PHILOCTETES L'don, R'dam. Hull arid H'burg Tomorrow May 16 tvtEKESTHEUS Mars., Casa.. L'doa. R'd_m.766 words
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210 1939-05-13 10 HARBOUR BOARD WIN 3-1 THE Moravia Sports Club suffered their first defeat m the second division (b) yesterday, being beaten 3-1 by the Singapore Harbour Board. The Chinese, with 11 points, are still leading the c'ivision, Moravia are still second with nine points, while the210 words
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Article109 1939-05-13 10 The women's match between the Garrison Gclf Club and Keppel Golf Club, played at Tanglin resulted m win for the Garrison Golf Club by 4V_» points to 2 l 4 The scores were as below (Keppel names first): Mrs. O. Ford 0 vs. Mrs. Rae109 words
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Article61 1939-05-13 10 The Methodist Girls school held their annual sports on their school ground yesterday. The shield presented by Mrs. Kao Ling Pal. wife of the Chinese Consul General tor competitions In drills and games was won by Blackmore House. Mrs Ling Pai at the conclusion of the61 words
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Article34 1939-05-13 10 Trre V.M.C.A. handicap billiards tournament final between Yap Ah Hian and Dr. V. Xavier which was fixed tc be played on Tuesday, has been postponed to a date to be announced later34 words
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Article282 1939-05-13 10 ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL held their annual athletic sports yesterday on their padang at Katong. Two records were broken, m the 100 yards, B division, and m the open high jump. C. de Souza was champion athlete with 10 points. Results: 100 yds. (A): 1 C. de Souza;282 words
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Article54 1939-05-13 10 THE FOLLOWING will play football for the V.M.C.A. against Wearnes Sports Club on Tuesday at 5.15 p.m. on Anson Road ground: Wee Aik Chan. M. Swyny. K. Leembruggen. G. J. Moxon. G. Ranatunga. S. Orton, W. Mcbeath. C. E. T. Kite, Harry Leigh Tan Guan54 words
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50 1939-05-13 10 VADI BEAT Kobayashi 6—l. 6— ;>. In the semi-final of the men's open singles at the V.M.C.A. lawn tennis tournament yesterday. In the men's doubles handicap L. C. Goh and M. I. Reshty (+2> beat Tan Huck Toe and G. H. Kam t— 30 >50 words
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Article13 1939-05-13 10 There was no play m the S.RC. lawn tennis tournament yesterday.13 words
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Advertisement607 1939-05-13 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.? TELEPHONE: Frelfbt 5123— Passat* 543 L mm Canadian metric jwotiDi cft^inj m l_aigU__a^ HIE "EMPRESS" ROUTE offers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER-ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTIN-ENTAL TRAIN uithout change-thence by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND or the CONTINENT-aU nnder ONE607 words
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Advertisement202 1939-05-13 10 BIBBY LINE (LONDON ADDRESS): 22, PALL MALL, LONDON S.W. I Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON. COLOMBO, PORT SUDAN, MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH LONDON with through connection from Singapore and Penang HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Leave Rangoon Colombo 1939 CHESHIRE May 18 May 25 YORKSHIRE June 1 June 8 DERBYSHIRE June 15 June 22202 words
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Advertisement93 1939-05-13 10 For Everything Appertaining to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight apply CO^S WACONS-LITS »_~__^J----3__ Z_CaBM— [WOP LP TftAVfi StWViCf] 39, ROBINSON ROAD No Booking et* Telephone 5908. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. (APCAR LINE) FOR HONG KONO, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE AND OSAKA s, 3. SHIRALA 8.000 TONS SAILING93 words
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Advertisement640 1939-05-13 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT TlNEs^| fl > _^_H y^-yggO r V i -fl ___^K__l I .....I Q_9lZk_^^ _^_^_l _^_^_^_l ro eußon \M FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG TO COLOMBO r-.o\ir*- H B ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA. MARSEILUsisn^ «>k\ M| Arrives Ua > P ,,f -P^re. j£** W IB PRESIDENT HARRISON May 20 s ,f640 words
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Article832 1939-05-13 11 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES fraser And Co. f s List myjSXSQ Bayer* Sellert 3 S 3s Cd Ifl I4d _U 38s *2s ?0s 6d .73 v. 13s 6d ft 1.13% id 10s 3d 2 is 12s 30 19s J 7s 55 .21 25 .fl 3d 14i, 9d j ib832 words
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Article57 1939-05-13 11 Messrs. Fraser Co. F| <H>AY, MAY 12, 1533; 5 PJkL rotai roi D i v iut:ia BOOL 4 FtnancUl Cio^e natc Ex Cttv. year M»f 12 May 19 May 13 'KfHn May 17 May 26 Mny 13 2 1 <2% May 15 May 20 May 16 8%57 words
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410 1939-05-13 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From London 5.30 p. tn. Yesterday •New York prices quoted m US currency. The above are dealers middle prices jobbers margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of £1 denomination unless Latest Quotation* Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c. 1944-64 107410 words
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Article148 1939-05-13 11 ISSUED BY FRASER CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY MINING. Tin at noon was down SI.W at SlH'i- London offered sterling shares but at high prices. Dollar issues were neglected except Bong Fatts which improved a little and Southern Kinta which rose further and are still148 words
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59 1939-05-13 11 MAY 12, IMS: 18 OTLOCK XOON Buyers Sellers No DC R.S.S. Spot loose 27 28 NO. UL tUBS PO B ID causes May 28 28'» OPJVQ RSS KOB ID bales May 27^4 2<^ A Q 8 m V* ..-w O" Blarret Crrne FOB Id bales59 words
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Article234 1939-05-13 11 MAY 12 SELLING London T.T 2 3 13 16 London demand 2 3 13 16 Lyons demand 2043 Switzerland demand 240 1* Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 3; 16 Montreal demand 54 Batavia demand 100 7 s Samarang demand 100 Calcutta. Bombay RaDgoon demand 155234 words
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430 1939-05-13 11 A FTER being two goals down and with about ten minutes to go. the Manchesters rallied brilliantly to beat the S.R.C. 3— 2 at the Stadium yesterday. It was the Tads' first win from six matches m the senior division of the league. Victory deservingly430 words
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Article167 1939-05-13 11 rrom London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday RTBBER: Dull d Senf 8d 1516 d If, Previously T l5 16d 8 1 I6d. July-Sept.. 8d 8> B d. Previously: 3 1 ltki. a^d Oct.-Dec: 8> B d. 3 3 16d Previously; B >,d B''d iew'Yo'rk 8 31 isV Ud deviously:167 words
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Article71 1939-05-13 11 I From London: Latest Quotations I TIN: Easy. Spot: £225 ss. Previously: €228 2.s 6d Three months: £222 12s. 6d. Previously. £223s 12s 6d NEW YORK TIN: 49.00 Previously: 49.30 COPPER: £41 12s- 6d Previously: £42 GOLD: Yesterday: £7 Bs. 5' 2 d. Previously: £7 8s r,J71 words
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Article69 1939-05-13 11 I London Closing Quotations I Method oi Parity oeiore i_atect Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Prevousiy Paris Franc to 124.11 176 3 4 176->4 New York.. J to 4.8655 4.68 3 16 4.68V4 Amsterdam Guilders to 13.10 8 84Vi 8.82*^ HongKong. Per dollar ls. 2 3 16d. is69 words
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Advertisement151 1939-05-13 11 at BANK OF CHINA I Incorporated m cnii_» o-» swciai Charter). 12, Cectl Street. Singapore Telephones: Manager's Office €444 Asst Manager* Office 6448 Exchange Depl 8441 General Office 51K8-I Cable Address 'Uiix.kio Paid Up Capital Ch S 40.000.800 88 Reserve tends -n excess of Cl 1 5.200.000 00 Total Assets151 words
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459 1939-05-13 12 Marques Wins Back Title From Hemchit IA S SENSATIONALLY as he had lost the lightweight crown of Singapore to Neil Hemchit four weeks ago. Ventura Marques retrieved it by knocking out Hemchit m the eighth ot their 15-round contest, at the Happy World Stadium last night. Crashing a series of459 words
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Article1511 1939-05-13 12 Free Press Selections pKEE PRESS selections are as follows: Race 1: SOHO, East Lynne. n 2: WAIT-A-BIT, Glenarrow. 3: POPOVER, Adele. 4: ESQUIRE, Pantoi. 5: CLUNY. New Cello. 6: BENEDICT, Marrcheta 11. 7: SALMON PAR, Mandai. 8: MISS ROD, Harfleur. Cluny Should Score Double MISS1,511 words
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121 1939-05-13 12 Other Sport In Pages Nine Ten And Eleven of himself today. Little Charm was a non acceptor, oyer 5\' 2 furlongs on the first day. She may find this race to her liking. Harfleur should go very close to scoring another win for his Kuala Lumpur owner. He ran a121 words
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151 1939-05-13 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan?, May 12. IT WAS REVEALED at the Penan--1 Turf Club half yearly meeting this evening that profits for the half year were §21,332, a decrease of $9,878. Revenue increased by $4,942 and expenditure by $14,810. Govern ment tax amounted to151 words
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Article161 1939-05-13 12 (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, May 12. CELANGOR SOCCER players evidently like a heavy ground, for revelling m the drizzle today the two teams taking part m the State soccer trial gave a display of science and skill not reached m any first161 words
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Article114 1939-05-13 12 Points Shared On Padang to a one-all cr; counter on th Th. I nehaages they held impress m the ac their opponent r Toon, C r" ed a brilliant n__ several ■Ui* to the Lovtif form, while, on the <***h teams we^^ p °or Qnishine £i£? forwards of po!^ The114 words
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Article113 1939-05-13 12 Teams For R est Cricket Trial I THE following i, a ye beta I x play m a cricket trial on t) padang this week-end, to !Rest team \o play against peans. H. N. Balhetchet'i xi h hetchet. V. N. Pillay, X D. La Brooy, G. Clarke .v.. V. Bondrum,113 words
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Advertisement81 1939-05-13 12 SINGAPORE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS YOU SHOULD HAVE THE BEST RACKETS THE BEST GUTS 1. Selected 'ARGUS" KLIPSPRINGER Champion(s stars. 4 Stars. 3 stars) ship. Guaranteed to last «i. j through this tournament. 2. Alexander Rackets 3. Spalding GUARANTEE: If one string 4. BREWERS (Special SNAPS within one month of purchase, we81 words
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Advertisement42 1939-05-13 12 I AT ______v m* _T Mr I Jr c 4 all British Industrial Type Diesel Engines ■"■"""■■a_™_™™__B«-™MBM_M_ 88-88-lB B-BB-l MmW purchased m Malaya m I too were We shall be pleased to give you details of any type of stationery or marw42 words
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11 1939-05-13 1 Singapore Free Press RADIO EXHIBITION SUPPLEMENT SATURDAY, MAY 13. 193 ft.11 words
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484 1939-05-13 1 G. nd the rms the radio .TV 1 the :vo broadbole of the m i% Wireless ..iya. BJLB.C i't-Lranimcv lr. redly due to British n r.on the on ore. up. the trans;ut the same Dl radio been to b° 'heap partly rller the table484 words
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Article, Illustration272 1939-05-13 1 gHORT-WAVE broadcastin# for reception at distances of upwards of 500 miles from the point of transmission was begun experimentally m America m 1924. Holland followed, with an eye to th- establishment of a broadcasting service for the benefit of the Dutch possessions m the East Indies, and272 words
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Article284 1939-05-13 1 THERE are six periods of 1 transmission from the 8.8.C. Empire Station: Transmission 11. takes place ing the early morning hours m England for late afternoon or evei m? reception m the Antipodes; but it is •rlso heard at correspondingly earlier lours m Malaya and countries between England284 words
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Advertisement249 1939-05-13 1 I 1 ..iifrj^ -^3 I receivers specially designed lor overseas use m tropical rr*o or- j«:u > I n4^ y- J H <^^^^^^_^_ aH H a M r 1 t i 'Vn U.V^. »VlAil>lii I (S?~-'~~3 PrfM Exceptional Sensitivity. Quiet Background. Realistic Repro- Hiilr W.'Mll 1 tJ^k'i'Hl 13R duct ion.249 words
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Article, Illustration1573 1939-05-13 2 L. W. HAYES - L. W. HAYES THE judicious choice of a short-wave recti of the Empire Station overseas i s for r portancc. In this article written a year or Param °«nf and Foreign Services Engineer of the mV** 0 f *C explain the results which may1,573 words
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Advertisement139 1939-05-13 2 M^^^\ 9 \m\m\ I O OHiCiMi AUTOMATIC" I GUARANTEED >S^*s WP^^m nmnmrnTT^Mm mmmnrnwr I •JO*/ ZENITH MODEL 7 S 32j 5140.00 BUY NO W A walnut table -top cabinet m the modern manner. 7 valve superheterodyne. COME IN, SEE THEM, World-wide reception guaranteed. Robot HEAR THEM, SELECT dial with Radiorgan139 words
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503 1939-05-13 3 escnpF° of Jw JTorW thu ILorenz Radio J world telj der the retains i .andtwo rooms at itol Far East Motors B •rent C p.nd Itl true aslan tth Mende Service i*A i the x Radio Around The Exhibition Service has favoured lor its503 words
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Article, Illustration401 1939-05-13 3 /CONSIDERABLE progress has been made recently with the different projects to be financed with the Government of India's grant 01 Rs 40.00.000 for broadcasting. The technical problem that now confronts the Broadcasting Department or the Government of India, All-India Radio <stated an official announcement issued by theB.B.C. - 401 words
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Article358 1939-05-13 3 THE Empire programmes are divided up into a number of transmissions, each of which is designed to coincide with an evening period m some part of the Empire, and is radiated from aerials which favour the country countries m which local time Is mos* convenient for358 words
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Advertisement371 1939-05-13 3 I ———--------——————--———--———--—————————————.-——--—————l I INSIST ON AMERICAN H.M.V. World-Wide Receivers 1,1 i i ii mtm i_— i— -.i- ill S ___—f_ —Sn H W>^^^: 3^ V I A set for world-wide reception with an adjustable dial. _B -__J^ ____B_t^S___= fTt_l\T-^U/-----------------------------15------3 rorrection continuously variable band width regulator lukv Model BQl— B RCA371 words
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Article, Illustration1136 1939-05-13 4 ALTHOUGH radio has been described as a miracle, the technical aspect of broadcasting is clearly understood and no longer presents a mystery, and there is no reason why Malaya should remain the only country where groups of civilised people are living without proper local broadcasting facilities.1,136 words
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289 1939-05-13 4 TO establish throughout the world a radio organisation which manufactures special receivers for the tropics and provides expert service facilities, needs several years of development and effort. Does the listener know anything about the work that goes on behind the scenes? A receiver for289 words
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