The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 May 1939
1939-05-20
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepressb
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
-
Title Section17 1939-05-20 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,783. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY. MAY JO, 1939 5 CENTS17 words
-
Article3260 1939-05-20 1 Premier Says 'Veil Between Two Governments' LLOYD GEORGE HITS OUT DETAILED explanation ot the breakdown m the Anglo-Soviet negotiations was iven hamberlam m the foreign affairs debate m the House of Commons !t rda}. Expressing regret at the attitude of me Soviet, the Premier alluded jReuter - 3,260 words
-
Article123 1939-05-20 1 Berlin, May 19. "ON agreement between BriA tain and Russia, which Mr. Chamberlain anticipates m the near future, would, m the German view, only make Moscow more cocksure of herself, just as Britain's guarantee to Poland has made Warsaw more presumptuous" declares a political commentator m regardReuter - 123 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement56 1939-05-20 1 en*"" vNO 9J6IA TEA TONIGHT Jrcj] lip N oncert 8.15 i<> 9.15 p... hli "nd DANCE (formal) VN DANCE TO THE REST AND 1' DANCE MUSIC m .own j^. provided l, v 2 Lts ORCHESTRA dir ;r DAN HOPKINS 3 45 p.m. to Midnight. Non-Diner, 31.00. S^^UFpi c v >^^Hy£D^TO56 words
-
Advertisement183 1939-05-20 1 SUPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINK BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW m HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER AL DANCE ZARAH BEBE ANTOLINOS j OMO9OM9P ■^*mtm*^mm^m m 0 DINNER $3.— NOX-DIXERS SI— DANCE FORMAL DANCE TO THE NEW AND MOST MODERN DANCE BAND DIRECTED M ir:RSHADSK\ SUNDAY j MORNING POPULAK CONCEIU BY THE ADELPHI A; SEA183 words
-
-
429 1939-05-20 2 Tokio Calls Withdrawal 'Purely Voluntary* NEWSPAPER THREATS Tokio, May 19. rHE concentration of British, American and French warships and the landing of their bluejackets on Kulangsu have immediately evoked a vigorous reaction m the Japanese press. All newspapers demand that the Japanese Government meet theEastern News - 429 words
-
Article14 1939-05-20 2 National savings; certificates In Britain purchased during the week ended April 22 numbered 575.282.14 words
-
283 1939-05-20 2 Shanghai Stand Jolts The Japanese Tokio, May 19. DV asking Britain and America to take a constructive view r of the situation m East Asia, the Japanese Government, which holds the reorganisation of the municipal councils m the international settlements m China to be essential, will persist m its fixed283 words
-
Article163 1939-05-20 2 London, May 19. The serious accident which occurred yesterday morning on the proof butts at Woolwich Arsenal was the subject of a short statement by the War Minister Mr. Hore Belisha, m the Commons this morning. He said a test was m prograss for cordite for fillingBritish Wireless - 163 words
-
Article50 1939-05-20 2 Kunming, Mry 19. Only by active participation m international affairs can the United States contribute toward world peace, declared Professor Johnston of the Political Science Department, Washington University, m an address on th« United States and the international situation at the South West China Allied University here yesterday. Central News.Central News - 50 words
-
Article, Illustration39 1939-05-20 2 The scene m Milan, during: the celebration of the 3rd anniversary of the conquest of Abyssinia. A big military parade was held and the Duke of Bergamo is seen inspecting the troops (he is saluting).39 words
-
Article81 1939-05-20 2 A fine drama pulsating with the romance of the early days of American lailroads and full of action, M.G.M.'s "Stand Up and Fight" which opened at the Capitol last night, is splendid entertainment. Robert Taylor has a manly part as the Southern aristocrat who loses81 words
-
52 1939-05-20 2 King Queen In Ottawa For Two Days ftfoni T 11 an Their thusiasm. A V\ as the] of the Winds midst i d m Cannoi salu rival unlit, i j I Lord T Cabini ans 'I even.:. Th: Ustic beaut two rtV4 bunting and The city's bit all the v....Reuter - 52 words
-
Article188 1939-05-20 2 I onduti v Ceontj cricks, 9roBwVi t nii toti,i> resetted ;i- follow 1 Somers.t led *OWW on the ijinin^ Somerset, W 93) and 193 foi I darton* lett 103 ft* Itl su M (AMdrruv for 151 U* Gloucester heal Yorkshire wfckete rtrkskkt, km** IW, Bcett I ret H,188 words
-
Article23 1939-05-20 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH KANDIA] j P.m. at X passod Rr nv r r h: ed to at 4 ther-i niam OfD: and nampala,23 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement80 1939-05-20 2 yBgX s^^?Kßi^M^^vvty^v^^™ift-u- _^__&"_______^*R'- x' xoodßttS^*^" j^^lfcoJP^Wfr^^^^y^v' >X ,l^tHBTolßyft^' >Sc .^^Ot(3_^___W__________________-^'. J -^^^liiMil9B9^BE?sfl^i^Cs?Jwfli^ Warm sunshine and fresh gre n pasturelands give S.C.S. Creamery Butter, from Au tralia, its delight- S. C. S. fully creamy flavour and natuial (Olden colour Always a favourite AUSTRALIAN with those who put fine quality and BUTTER80 words
-
-
Article, Illustration227 1939-05-20 3 LCHINESE DENIES ATTEMPTING TO TRICK CREDITORS Asked If He Put Empty Boxes In Cases BOUGHT $20,000 WORTH OF STOCK A MONTH A 2JF2 8 sa,es m an> Ng Hai Chuan, denied that he had filled cases with emntv h«v»« t« j«^his creditors, m his public ex.3EL^tfoi?Tl7 Just.cc Manning m the227 words
-
273 1939-05-20 3 Improving Labourers Living Conditions SAL TO JOHORE S' ASSOCIATION ibour Ik-part men. fas to improve the living conditions of labourers." the State Secretary m a letter Association, read at a meeting T L^l rER i tted th.v the back-to-back rrmck type of hich was formerly acceptable to the Labour and273 words
-
80 1939-05-20 3 rpuL foil srlng office-bearers were elected at the 14th annual general meeting ol the Shigapore Municipal Employees' Co- op rative Thrift and Loan Society: Ere dent Mr. \v. Hartley, vice-presi-dents Messrs. C H. Goldie. J. Stemand C. F Sneil: chairman of comm'ttee Mr. S V. Hogan:80 words
-
Article152 1939-05-20 3 rjiAN YEW LAY, a Chine c clerk A formerly employed m the now defunct P. and O. Bank, applied tor and was granted his discharge from bankruptcy, before Mr. Justice Manning In the Singapore High Court yesterday A bankrupt since 1933. he had been drawing $125 a152 words
-
Article257 1939-05-20 3 "THE EXTENSIONS to the Singapore Harbour Board wharves are fully justified, for the last two days the berths have been full," Sir George Trimmer, the retiring chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board said when he sailed for England In the P. and O. liner, Carthage yesterday. Sir257 words
-
Article, Illustration21 1939-05-20 3 picture. I the (hris!La;> Brother's school, at the annual rertwrsdajr msht at the S.V.c. drill hall i'r«*ssFree Press - 21 words
-
Article300 1939-05-20 3 Singapore To New York In 13 Days E UPS '0 WORLD FAiRY mi Maj 1j i days In York'! pause pe?d ible by co--1..; ping ngdue to 29 at afl th< boat n to Mary 5 S'Nl I l :ua. a June 20 ;he reach- connects Q 21 and on300 words
-
Article407 1939-05-20 3 MR. OLDHAM TO ACT AS FIRST MAGISTRATE A MONG the items published m the i*. Government Gazette last night 1 were Mr. J. C. H. Oldham to act as District Judge and First Magistrate. Singapore. Mr. E. E. Colman to officiate as temporary Second Magistrate, Singapore. Instrument407 words
-
Article286 1939-05-20 3 WITCH DOCTOR'S MEDICINE Affected His Head, Says Defendant J had some trouble with nr. stomach. I approached a witch doctor who gave me some medicine. From then onwards I felt something wrong m my head and when m a mood I wander about with no purpose." Thus declared Murugiah, aged286 words
-
Article148 1939-05-20 3 A LI bin My din, a middle-aged Indian coolie at the Naval Base, was produced before Mr. L. C. Goh, m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday, on a warrant issued by the magistrate |at Kota Tinggi, charging him with I 1 criminal breach of148 words
-
Article122 1939-05-20 3 THE FOLLOWING donations have been received or promised for the Singapore Boy Scouts Headquarters Building Fund since the previous list was issued: Messrs. M. N. Ignatius $10, G. H. Marlow $10, I. N. Benjamin $25. Richard Taylour $25. L. R. Home $5. the Singapore Turf Club (2nd.122 words
-
Article85 1939-05-20 3 A LLEGED to have posted a letter bearing two postage stamps which had been us^d previously, a Tamil, K. S. Veneudasam Thevar. claimed trial before Mr. L. C. Goh. m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday, when he answered a summons issued by the postal85 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement277 1939-05-20 3 S^ff GAIN VIM %^B avoiel 6 «Bj h*. M coming fat Usa #fj| IIEDLSA way. k>e» Jr^fl vouthfui figure -«.r Jr^fl 'he fyar'fumiei Jr^fl en, .t^ m______\ follow 9fl he REDUSA Aa 18^B^P9^9^pBj course. Yoa Al H "hat You bwf.w (lHijrhfful!y ■V slim without appearing aj SV thin. Rut »t*rt277 words
-
Article251 1939-05-20 4 Sequel To Riots In Jerusalem QUIET NOW RESTORED fYNE of the British constables injured m yesterday's disturbances has died. It is now estimated that twelve British police and a hundred Jews were injured. Y( sterday's events were marked by the restraint of the British police, who forReuter - 251 words
-
Article111 1939-05-20 4 Warsaw, May 19. UTITOS, the veteran peasant vv leader who has three times been Prime Minister, made his first public appearance since his return- from a seven-years political exilo at an Ascension Day gathering of leaders of the peasant party m the Warsaw district. The audienceReuter - 111 words
-
133 1939-05-20 4 Hong Kong. The British Chamber of Commerce revealed that rubber shoe manufacturers m Hong Kong had agreed to *he scheme for limitation of exports to the United Kingdom and the maintenance of a minimum price, providing that certain obstacles were overcome. U.iited Kingdom133 words
-
Article110 1939-05-20 4 London, May 7. J ORD LOYD, chairman of the British Council, is leaving for Malta by boat from Southampton today, to deliver the inaugural address at the opening of the new British Institute The purpose of the British Institutes abroad is to serve as centres of British110 words
-
Article111 1939-05-20 4 London, May 19. CONTRARY to scmi-orncial statev" ments made after the return of Prince Paul from Rome, the attachment of Yugoslavia to the BerlinRome Axis was agreed m principle m the conversations between the Prince and Count Ciano. according to the News Chronicle's Belgrade correspondent. PracticalReuter - 111 words
-
110 1939-05-20 4 Shanghai, May 4. TOUR LOCAL CHINESE language newspapers, the British owned Standard and News Digest, the American owned Tai Mci Pao and the Chinese American Daily News, have been suspended because a report of a recent speech by Gen. Chiang Kai-shek which they published containedReuter - 110 words
-
64 1939-05-20 4 London. May 7. INDUSTRIAL CONSCRIFIION for Holland is recommended m the report of a special commission formed at the reques. of the Dutch Association for Industry and Commerce. It is suggested that 60.000 young men should be conscripted each year, and should be divided into two64 words
-
Article59 1939-05-20 4 London, May 18. TW3 IRISHMEN, who were sentenced respectively ten and five years penal servitude for possessing gelignite detonators, fought frantically m the Old Bailey dock and endeavoured to escape. After a fierce struggle they were overpowered by five warders. When called upon toReuter - 59 words
-
Article, Illustration365 1939-05-20 4 TH n v London, May 18. piß Manchester Guardian, m a leading article on Kulangsu, says the crisis was staged by the Japanese to test the reaction of Western Powers m reeard to "th P greater matter of Shanghai. The most encouraging feature hasReuter - 365 words
-
Article, Illustration211 1939-05-20 4 Shanghai, May 19. THE POSSIBILITY of Japanese action j m the International Settlement m areas other than those already occupied, was reiterated by the Japanese naval spokesman at a press conference this evening. He said that. In the event ol a "grave incident*' the Japanese forcesReuter - 211 words
-
Article252 1939-05-20 4 Tokio, May 19. IN reply to the representation made by the British Government on May 16 regarding the Kulangsu problem a note handed to the British Ambassador. Sir Robert Craigie, yesterday de Glared it is understood, the Japanese overnment made it clear that her allude towardEastern News - 252 words
-
101 1939-05-20 4 Boston, (U.S.A.). PRANK BROWN, living m a Boston (U.S.A.) suburb, found a sir], ased 12, asleep on his doorstep. 3h e was Norma Keller, also of Boston. She had walked In her sleep for four miles from her home and had dod2ed theBritish United Press - 101 words
-
127 1939-05-20 4 London. WOUND In satin-smooth leather and decorated with cover-pieces and clasps of solid gold, the Family Bible which was presented by the British and Foreign Bible Society to the late Tsar and Tsaritsa Of Russia on their Coronation m May 1396, is back m127 words
-
657 1939-05-20 4 A. R. P. POLICY UNDER L (To the Editor of the Free Press) Sir,— l should like to support the attitude you have adopted m opposition to Government's air raid policy m so far as it affects the densely populated areas of Singapore. Although657 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement133 1939-05-20 4 <@Ml£%* Unbreakable Sp^T w a re r proof f%^k Wrlsr Warch *'rT*/!llM Men,, Streamline I^^vßfiMK Service Model V^gJ sl 3. 1S W^*^V So/d m London Stores for p,,18 J-2650 re IVWrßrt* Money Refunded If aot Per awa^BKltt fectiy Satisfactory. A Fan cannot Dampen t.s» Wondsrftjl Watch. Unbreakable. Waterproof. Sand and133 words
-
Advertisement125 1939-05-20 4 5S^ THE SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY PP^SENTS CREATH) I with full Chants and Or* Toinornm W THE VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL at 915 p.«n Nancy Fowler (Soprano), Laafhlaad \< 1 John MaeNcish (BatitOM Conductor Glaa ITill Mu Seats $2, $1, and 50 cts. Book at Littles and avoid smiting at the SINCERE125 words
-
-
139 1939-05-20 5 •From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, May 19 IN connection with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 35 Europeans have enlisted as pilots from Perak. Two Ri.F. officers and a doctor arrived here from Singapore and spent the whole day examining European candidates for pilot139 words
-
Article, Illustration98 1939-05-20 5 Two schools have been struck oft the Ister ol schools, it Is offlciallv announced. They are the Indian Assftrl a ttoti >m*' P 'hool, of H«M*«n*s Road. tapore. ana vie Indian t\aa iation An&ic-'i amu School > ranch^ m Campbell Lane. Singapore. r^cr-Actmtral A, J.98 words
-
298 1939-05-20 5 Q-\ his way to Hong Kong to take up the new «,w5P 0 u tme u t u f m the sth Cruiser Squadron, f L r hlthe 5 rt •te IJ,^ ci the (lil-ect command ol the Commander-in-Chief there, Rear-Admiral A J298 words
-
193 1939-05-20 5 An Indian, k. r. n. Nambiar, an engine driver by occupation, once employed by the Admiralty, obtained his discharge from bankruptcy, subject to a judgment of $200. before Mr. Justice Manning, m the Singapore High Court yesterday. Adjudicated a bankrupt m February, 1934.193 words
-
Article115 1939-05-20 5 A PROFIT for the year of $6,145.94. which added to the amount brought forward from the previous year, less $600.00 voted for directors* fees, leaves a ba'ance on proAt and loss account of $7,693.43 is revealed m the annual report of Trafalgar Limited. The directors recommend115 words
-
294 1939-05-20 5 Reserve In Tokio Towards The Axis Tokio. May 10. IXTITH the exception of those publications which are almost professionally anci-British the Japanese daily and periodical Press is continuing to advocate the necessity of establishing better relations with Britain and solving Anglo- Japanese problems, particularly regarding China, through friendly negotiations as294 words
-
134 1939-05-20 5 London, May 13. J^ALAYAN students temporarily reI?1 sident m England will not be conscripted for military service under the provisions of the Compulsory Military Training Bill. This information was received by a Free Press correspondent today from an authoritative source. It was added that all134 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement125 1939-05-20 5 1,,,,,!iC5 r l i r ■ns****" „,ld<" _^o .TOMORROW) aflfe ,m. 15 P.M. uHAMBRA *_T* at I $aav j*lf^^l aai* <.___&!// \i v WITHERS 9* ROCHELLE HUDSON ffiftOfi^ WILCOX P^BORfi-H MINEVITCH AND HIS GANG io a* m^ mjr^^m i mm m %'_^%mrJ3_ m -_w__m-^^m.n._mm_m_-PQ S I T I V £L125 words
-
Advertisement274 1939-05-20 5 PAVILION 315-6.5-9 15 TONIGHT I ANOTHER GRAND STORY BY BEN TRAVERS. A REALLY GRAND SHOW! •THIS IS EXCELLENT" EMPIRE NEWS TRIUMPH FOR TOM WALLS" m___WW____________W________W OBSERVER r r II J^r^_\ I A i/*** lII* lU*V»£ M __\____\_W_W _f m M W_ ____my__yr^i'!: VrUliJ MM .0 a BRITISH LION -TOM WALLS274 words
-
-
628 1939-05-20 6 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1939. Palestine f RITICISM directed at the British Government's new policy for Palestine is inevitable, because the solution suggested m the W T hite Paper is admittedly a compromise. The situation m Palestine is now reported to be easier than it was a628 words
-
Article, Illustration990 1939-05-20 6 By C. L. SULZBERGER Writing From Athens Trade Pointers DESPONSIBLE diplomatic sources are convinced that if m the case of a general European war Greece finds it impossible to maintain her desired status of neutrality, she will fight on the side of Britain.990 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement265 1939-05-20 6 m .a 'ii.ia —yi^y V l ;^^Jj?*^WWßHrgB B OT I PBJBE9 u/ien *wo is jM conipany *fIMnA COGNAC IWI is best with *_W£_f DRY GINGER jgga) I CALDBECK S ill BY SPECIAL kg* A\M!i TO H M THE APPOINTMENT KING OF S!AM I ESTD. y_f4^^ 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS l i265 words
-
Advertisement23 1939-05-20 6 Ttffi *lAX>£ ?ft££ BLOUSES IN SATIN, GEORGETTE ANO CREPE -DE CHINE. In stock and orders taken 18. BATTERY ROAD. FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.23 words
-
-
Article, Illustration279 1939-05-20 7 M e w Control Measures fo Be Introduced ..ODMENTS TO ARMS EXPLOSIVES ORDINANCE |MI GASES ;md aircraft are brought within t the Arms and Explosives Ordinance m „n ;i the ordinance published m the Govrt te last night. d ol the Kill is to make control more IFree Press - 279 words
-
22 1939-05-20 7 1 f SingaSecond re Mr. i mons lect- tied for thai the In chamurt proceedings. m chambers22 words
-
Article142 1939-05-20 7 £ONVICTED on a charge of negligent driving on the mornu g of Mar 7 tropean, J. L. Rush, was yesterday fined $25 In the Singapore Traffic District Court, by Mr. c H. Whitton. Mr. G. M. Coltart. m evidence, .said that, on the day m question,142 words
-
Article43 1939-05-20 7 K .P.M. Man Weds At Cathedral I i at St. An•:day of Mr. X.P.M. shipd Miss Fientje t of Mr. and ado. i aon of the •rka, and Mrs. r 'h.--rr. White officiated the bride. wm held the home of il to be43 words
-
Article87 1939-05-20 7 A reinforced concrete track from the slipway at the Singapore Airport to one of the hangars is to be constructed. A tender of $7,050 for the work, by the Nam Lee Structural Co. has been accepted. Flying- boats are towed from the slipway to the87 words
-
Article127 1939-05-20 7 A net profit of $21,062, compared with $32,616 m the previous year, was earned by Raffles Hotel, Ltd., Sineapore, for the 12 months ended Feb? 28. To this is added the balance of $11,187 brought m. making a total of $32.24;?. subject to directors' fees, to127 words
-
304 1939-05-20 7 117HILE ON HER WAY to visit her husband's grave an aged Arab woman, Siripah Mahani, while crossing Serangoon Road, opposite Bidadari Cemetery on Apr. 15. was knocked down by a lorry and died m hospital the following day. This was the story told to the304 words
-
Article, Illustration61 1939-05-20 7 picture. h'ur^r __V__r____?*_\ anded in ™<"° Air^ rt uour oi each other, yesterday. Cono arrived from Australia at 1? C annlla from Europe at 1 p.m. and Cooe e from Furone at n B L P delay had been caused to o,e of the™ est Ind «i™~Free Press - 61 words
-
240 1939-05-20 7 CLAIM FOR MAINTENANCE JHAT her husband and his principal wife assaulted her and asked her to leave the house was alleged by an attractive 17-years-old Chinese girl, Teng Yew Lan, m the Second Police Court yesterday, when claiming maintenance from her husband, Liew Yew240 words
-
Article79 1939-05-20 7 THE JAPANESE GOODS of lour Chinese wharf hawkers were tarred and tipped into the drain m Keppel Road yesterday afternoon by a K_ng of ChineseThe Chinese hawkers were returning: from the wharves with goods piled m rickshas when at- tacked. Some of the assailants rode79 words
-
167 1939-05-20 7 City Workers To Hear Air Raid Siren CINGAPORE city workers will hear the first test of the nenly-mount-ed air raid siren on the six- store yed Hill Street police station on Monday morning. This is the seventh electric alarm to be erected m the town. There are to be eight167 words
-
150 1939-05-20 7 POLICE SAY YOUTH HAD DAGGER STRAPPED ON LEG "rpHE accused apparently had the knife with an intention.'' alleged Court Inspector M. M. Whittles, m the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday, when Leo Rodrlguese, 19-year-oid Eurasian youth, appeared on an arms charge. Rodriguese was alleged to have been armed with an150 words
-
797 1939-05-20 7 GENEROUS RESPONSE TO LOCAL APPEAL THE plight of 12,000 Jewish refugees m Shanghai is 1 causing grave alarm, and an appeal to world Jewry organisations for help has been made, Mr. David Frankel, chairman of the Singapore Jewish Refugee Relief Committee, reveals m a report797 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement17 1939-05-20 7 CONVERGE m 1 AFTER THE SHOW DINE AT E CAPITOL >AURANT Rock Oytter. 1,118,6 STRAWBERRIES 6B TA|||ABLE17 words
-
Advertisement225 1939-05-20 7 £jj^>-^-^ Men's IX SUEDETTE M it JACKETS I H 44The 1 H Musketeer lf s- S^T\ \u \TIII 1 n a Serviceable X s\f\\\ m \f_\t Brown Shade. V ly\ ill v^7/\ Xlw J Two Pockets |V A r,^ Long Sleeves. S^/V^ *^\jj^>^ Button Cuffs. \SO An ideal garment for225 words
-
-
Article125 1939-05-20 8 Guelph, May 7. "CCRUPULOUa regard :cr one of our most sacred possessions— the English tongue" was urged by Lord Tweedsmuir. Governor-General of Camada. m an address at the Ontario Agricultural College here. His speech marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the teaching of Canadian literature at the125 words
-
Article150 1939-05-20 8 Arrived from Saigon by KNILM on Wed- i fceeday: Heaara w. Cole and p. Dixon Left lor N.I. by KNILM plane on Wednesday .—Mr. v. Alfen, Mr. and Mrs. KrayenLotf. Mrs. Wlssc y Arrived from Europe. India and Medan by ivI.M plane on Wednesday:— Mr. R. KusaKaoe,150 words
-
Article212 1939-05-20 8 Helpless With Rheumatism At one time she thought she would lose the use of her right hand. But when she started the "little dally dose" of Kruschen, it soon put her right. "I was sure m a bad state." she writes, "In fact, I could not212 words
-
Article22 1939-05-20 8 WANTED— Trained fire-engine driver. Apply by letter giving details of experience to Naval Armament Supply Officer. R.N.A.D.. H.M. Naval Base.22 words
-
Article189 1939-05-20 8 The following fchip* arc alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive: Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3: Ranpura 18; Kutsang 14; Glenapp 11; Pres. Harrison 9: Kenryu Maru. Kamunlng 7. Empire Dock, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3: Cave Nelson 30: Perak 32; Pangkor 36.189 words
-
Article, Illustration1096 1939-05-20 8 Five Day Trip Takes You To 8,520 Feet LOW RELATIVE COST Chungking*. ATTENTION has been directed lately to the three rt international highways m the north-west and south-west of China. First is the Lanehow-Hami-Tihua and the Soviet Border Highway with a distance of 7'JO miles.1,096 words
-
301 1939-05-20 8 New Mauretania Was Built In Under Two Years Birkenhead, May 7. THE new Mauretania, the world's most up-to-date liner of the intermediate class, will leave the Cammell Laird yard at Birkenhead on Sunday, to cross the Mersey and enter the Gladstone Dock. Liverpool, there to have her massive rudder fittedApart301 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement282 1939-05-20 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS, SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services For particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply of Three Chlorine Flow Recorders. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. July 3. 1939. Excavation and deposition of earth at the Spillway and Scour Channel to Seletar Dam.282 words
-
Advertisement175 1939-05-20 8 HOARD ft RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT I. ATOM. GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club; ISoard -Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. m—m^m v——mmmmm—— ~—~m*——m——m—m__——+_o—t—m^m^mmam—moim EAST ANGLIA P. OXLtV KlSfc SIM. \rOHFi mlna to torrn nign ievei garages, davy or monthly rates, large grounds. excellent cuisine tennis, single175 words
-
-
Page 8 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous503 1939-05-20 8 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE ZIIL 225 metres. ZIIP 30 06 metres. p. m. 12.45 Liglu orchestral concert. Relayed from the Adelphi Hotel. 1.30 Mid-day rubber and tin prices. 1.32 Light orchestral conceit. Relayed from the Adelphi hotel icontd 2 00 Interval. 5.00 Musical entertainment by the PanCharan Muda Kronehonr? party Relayed503 words
-
Miscellaneous267 1939-05-20 8 A A ir uil X, Me» to n,,,'/ hjj, aeons. 'n-ia, '7Wearnes' Irr even vi; pur Mlivts a < 1 ii '> Th Vint v>: j r fit inss. a KMI -1 i, K.N.I 1m todies: irri; Imperial: Fro I MLUI '"it (an special pi hefo, time ol CO! KIM267 words
-
-
Article198 1939-05-20 9 FILM STAR SOLVES A HOLLYWOOD PROBLEM J^jOST FILM STARS m Hollywood find they have a great many relatives. Just as soon as the start making big money along come the uncles, aunts, second cousins, and so on— and they drop m for an indefinite198 words
-
Article14 1939-05-20 9 May 20: Glenapp <|Brit.) Senang. Nieuw Holland <Dut.). May 21: Mata Han (Brit.).14 words
-
414 1939-05-20 9 PROJECT TO COST £80,000 of Kilsyth, Stirlingshire. It will be one of the most, modern m the country and the first of type m ™otThe walls of the swimming baths and evmnaaium Loud speakers will be fitted m every classroom so that the headmaster can414 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement587 1939-05-20 9 M^vfc '"t^«a «*"-<*• *2__s\ %u SSotshindim^es I I w PORATBD IN ENGLAND) P. 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, oi:t\varos ue Due I wage 8 pore. Tonnage s pore. t0 m Port BURDWAN 6.070 July 1 22 CANTON 15 ,500 July- H JUM 2 CARTHAGE 15 000 Jvlv 28 JUM587 words
-
Advertisement148 1939-05-20 9 MeAUSTER CO., LTD. ilncor: settlements. j GKLSHAM HOLSL BAITLK* HI). SINGAPORE. PMONI 5172. ELLER&AN BUGKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PO*U S AMD SUEZ CANAL sieamer Due Sails CITY OF ATHENS Calls Glasgow May 30 June 2 CITY OF PITTSBURG ('alls Glasgow June 29148 words
-
Advertisement806 1939-05-20 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyei Quay Stngaport m TeL SISL Chartered Bank Building Penang m Tel 368p BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON, CUMINtNJ AND GLASGOW (In conjunction witn the Glen Line) £****** M«-- Ca« L'don^ R'dam. Hburg O'gow J!L May"? 4 GLENIFFER L don, D kirk, R'dam,806 words
-
-
415 1939-05-20 10 GORDONS' SPORTS MEETING A CLOSE fight between "A" Company and "H.Q.I" Gordons terminated m favour of the first named when "A" won the final pull of the tug-of-war at the Gordon Highlanders' athletic meeting which concluded at Selerang yesterday. Cpl. Fraser C'B") won the415 words
-
Article173 1939-05-20 10 nrHE schedule of racing for the three-day Penang opening meeting provides for nine races oai the second and third days and for eight on the first day. On the first day there will be four races over seven furlongs for four divisions of class173 words
-
376 1939-05-20 10 Entries For S. A. B. A. Championships ENTRIES lor the S.A.B.A. champion- ships disclose that nearly every unit m the Garrison has sent m entries. The Police have an extra strong team with 11 entries. The fu 1 wing is the list: Junior Flyweights: Mohd. Salleh, G. Loh, P. Kattan,376 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement635 1939-05-20 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. < Incorporated m P M.S.) TELEPHONE: I rri.-hi M33— Passate 54SL €ANAf>|AM PACIFIC I WQILDI CPIATITTi iiiicoiix)! ited la En_____U THE KOLTE offers IRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLLLC direct EMPREaSS to VANCOUVER- -ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTIN-ENTAL TRAIN without change— then* c by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND635 words
-
Advertisement288 1939-05-20 10 For Everything Appertaining to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight anplv CORK'S wacoblhlits [WOPIO TftAVfl SEPVCf J 3», KOmNSON ROAil No Booking Feej. Telephone 5908. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. (APCAR UXE) FOR HONG KONG. SHANGHAI. MOJI. KOBE AND OSAKA s. s. TILAWA 10,000 TONS SAILING JUNE 1288 words
-
Advertisement495 1939-05-20 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT L|jj^ ]j^*^^iJ^^Bßß^^H^MM^J -<._-c W t^ l^—_^^^' -o euKopk FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG To COLOMRn ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA^MA^ S tw y 'Xl |w Amves Uav °U Spore. Sn/ir. H| JJ PRESIDENT HARRISON In Port T, Ni^l J?S I PRESIDENT HAVES JunTi i>l n PRESIDENT POLK Ju j^-\ k PRESIDENT495 words
-
-
FREE PRESS SPECIAL COMMERCIAL SERVICE
-
Article835 1939-05-20 11 fraser And Co. 's List B«>er. Seller. SI 3s 6d Lttd 38s Ui 20s ..b .71 i Gd 1 25 3d \.d. (I 3d 9s 6d I 2i 3d 6d 13s 6d 4s Si 1.75 I 9.s 9S 9d lls I 17H n 3d :4,3d835 words
-
519 1939-05-20 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From Lc .don 5.30 p. m. 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 £i denomination unless 1 otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c. 1944-64 Funding Loan.519 words
-
Article69 1939-05-20 11 8, Messrs. Fraser Co. I fR »»AY, > UY 19, 1939: 5 P.M. Total for Oiviuena BoolCs Financial I Date Ex Oiv. year I May n May 2 6 M*y 18 2V 2 I No 2 1 June 8 June June 9 5d 24 May 24 May69 words
-
-
Article134 1939-05-20 11 ISSUED BY FRASER CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY MINING. Tin at midday was 8114, unchanged. Buying interest m Sterling tin shares was again well maintained from London today, Killinghalls, London Tins; Southern Malayans being prominent. Locally, however, there was little doing, and apart from some134 words
-
95 1939-05-20 11 MAY 19. 1939: 12 OCLC|:K NOON Buyers Sellers No IX R.S.S. Spot 1005e... 27% 28 No £X RS.S FOB m cases May 27 13U6 28 C* BMnM Crepe FOB m bales May 2fi tt ac Flat Bark Crepe PO3 to bales May 23% 27% Future95 words
-
Article161 1939-05-20 11 MAY 19, 1939: SELLING London T.T. 2 3 13,16 Loudon demand 2 3 ***** Lyons demand 2043 Switzerland demand 240 Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 3 16 Montreal demand 54 5i16 Batavia demand 100% Samarang demand 100% Calcutta. Bombay Rangoon demand 155*4 Madras Colombo demand161 words
-
Article151 1939-05-20 11 Incorporated m Uiiu.a ov Spitiaj Charter). 12, Cecil Mrifi Singapore. Telephones: Manager's Office bin Asst Manager's Ufftee H442 Exchange Dept 6441 General Office MBB-J Cable Address: CIIL'NU&LO Paid Up Capital Ch 9 40 000.000 00 Reset ye Funds In excess of > Ch I iJIOO.OOO 08 Total151 words
-
139 1939-05-20 11 A seven-year old Hokkien girl was, killed, and her 38-year-old mother and two-year-old brother injured m an accident on the Bukit Timah Road, shortly before two o'clock yesterday afternoon The dead girl was Goh Ah Bay, who died before the arrival of tIM ambulance.139 words
-
172 1939-05-20 11 RIBBBER: Dull London: 8d. 8 113d Previously: 8d 8^d July-Sept.: 8> 8 d. 8 3 16d Previously: 8 8 d 8 3 16d Iuct.-Dec.: 8 3 16d. 8»4d. Previously: 8 3 16d 8 1 16d Jan.-Marj 8Ud. 8 5'16d. Previously: 8>«d 8172 words
-
Article66 1939-05-20 11 I From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Firmer. Spot: £226 2s. 6d. Previously: £225 15s. Od Three months: £223 17s. 6d. Previously: £223 7s 6d NEW YORK TIN: 48.87. Previously: 48.87 COPPER: £41 2s. 6d. Previously: £41 GOLD: Yesterday: £7 Bs. 6d. Previously: £7 8s 6d SILVER: Spot:66 words
-
Article69 1939-05-20 11 London Closing Quotations Method 01 Pant> oerore La lest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 124.11 176% i 76 3 New York... to 4.8655 4.68Vb 4.68U Amsterdam... Guilders to 12.10 8.70 f 2 8.72't Hong Kong Per dollar is. 2*., d. Is 2 3 469 words
-
Article, Illustration369 1939-05-20 12 Brilliant Goals At The Stadium S.R.C. GO DOWN 1-3 A NOT unexpected win by three goals to one over n the S.R.C. at the Stadium yesterday lifted the Loyal Regiment into second position m the first division of the League. They are led now only by369 words
-
Article69 1939-05-20 12 riMHS week-end's cricket match on the padang. Seiangor Club vs. S.C.C. will start at 11 o'clock this morning and will be resumed at 11 tomorrow morning. The Seiangor team is as follows: H. F. Brooke, S. C. R. Northcote, R. Murray, D. Tyer,69 words
-
Article261 1939-05-20 12 COLaLOWING are 'the teams and;] starting times for the social golf' match between the Garrison Golf Club and The Island Club, to be played at j < Tanglin on Sunday Island names firsts ji 9.00 C. A. R. Batemau (1) and Lim Slew > Jin261 words
-
Article31 1939-05-20 12 The L.G.U. May Medal at the Island Club resulted Mrs. Ruddock 87—16=71 Mrs. Nanbu 99—28=71 < Mrs. McMorine 92 19-73 j Mrs. Ruddock wen on a replay.31 words
-
Article81 1939-05-20 12 A friendly soccer match will be played between the Siong 800 Athletic Association and the Chinese Sports Association at Farrer Park tomorrow at 5.15 p.m. The Siong 800 eleven will be selected from the following: Ah Poon. Eng Kirn, Yuen Kow. Boh, Huat. Hor Khoon, Swee Thye, Ah81 words
-
Article55 1939-05-20 12 The following will play for S.C.C. vs. Raffles Institution today at 2 p.m. at Raffles Institution ground: P. Bartram (capt.>, A. D. Dant. J. W. Jackson, P. Whitworth. C. Wood- cock. G. Alexander, Lt. J. S. Aveling, L. A. Hygate. D. E. Weston, J B. I55 words
-
Article30 1939-05-20 12 Wembley, May 19. Donald Budge beat Ellsworth Vines 6 4. 6 3 m the professional tennis tournament here. Hans Nusslein beat W. T. Tiluen, 6—3. 6—2- ReuterReuter - 30 words
-
Article104 1939-05-20 12 Following is the result c. the first round of the R.S.G.C. women's Duffers Cup contest Mrs. R. Irvine beat Mrs. G. M. Naylor ,3 an j •> Miss M. Elder beat Mrs. H. A. M Fredrichs 2up Mrs. I. Maclachlan beat Mrs H104 words
-
Article, Illustration74 1939-05-20 12 The following will represent Fort Canning vs. V M C A at 2.30 today Major Bird (capt.). Capt. levers. Sqdn. Ldr. Marchbank. Sgt. Dowling! S 'Sgt. Wilton. Sgt. Mason. Cpl. Turner, L'Cpl. Telford. Pte. Stott. Pte. Gater, Sgt. Baker. Reserve, Pte. Whiten:an; umpire, Capt Buck; scorer. L74 words
-
Article28 1939-05-20 12 The Royal Navy yesterday defeated the Malaya Signal Company by live goals to nil m their second division <_,) league fixture played at the Naval 3a28 words
-
Article122 1939-05-20 12 By Dr. F.B. Scott, M.D., Paris <.. an tii" aches and palni which patients come and tell nit; about, indigestion pains are probably the most common. "I get SUCta .stabbing, griping pains after meals," they say. or -my meals give me such a horrible full-up feeling." Well, it decani122 words
-
Article190 1939-05-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. JbIAKING their second appearance the Malaya Cup Veterans defeated the Seiangor Club side on the padang today by two goals to nil. The Veterans showed rare skill and although past their best they showed the Club players a190 words
-
282 1939-05-20 12 Y.M.C.A. Doubles To Yadi And Kamis -CHINESE PAIR BEATEN DISPLAYING all round superiority, H. Kamis and Yadi gained a straight sets victory over Chua Choon Leong YMCA n i HUOl i T e In c men s dou bles final of the i.M.L.A. lawn tennis invitation tournament played yesterday In282 words
-
Article21 1939-05-20 12 Ties m the S.C.R.C. lawn tennLi championships which were to have been played yesterday were postponed swing to rain.21 words
-
Article53 1939-05-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Tlpoh, May 19. HE PERAK CRICKET team to Play Negri on May 28 at Ipoh is: Hart, Slade, Hewan, Fuller, Gillespie. Ferguson, McCall, Appuni Samsudin, Suppiah, Toft. Wilson, 'a ntre! l. Morelra, Whitaker and Earn Hock, who played against Penang.53 words
-
Article111 1939-05-20 12 The bowls match, S.C.C. vs. ExServices Association, played at S C C resulted as follows, Ex-Services players first H. Gray. E. Fozard. E. G Mozar beat H. R. L. Dyne, H. R. Wilson A C. Binnie. 13—8. T. B. Rogers. W. H. Stuart Clark. F.111 words
-
Article23 1939-05-20 12 i j In a match played on the padang yesterday Pulau Brani beat an S.C.C. I team, 2—l.23 words
-
74 1939-05-20 12 Chinese Keep Their Unbeaten Record 1 when league else by lhl Th, have OKI ft, th,. \vT" When Hn';.', Hint I »gh( Ex,: forward I follow! *ffl and th 2 Chin defence for .*3 forward A neal forward ever. goal through H.imid It, wa of pi:,. termined di rewarded when74 words
-
Article149 1939-05-20 12 Ft M i Penal AQOOD > Penang Bp I yesterday I m the Penani; ships between Goon Kok Lem and CI and Cheah Wat H Tenuis ol a hi neN.sed. bit thi I beaten from th Goon brothers wei This pair, who hold th?149 words
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement68 1939-05-20 12 SINGAPORE TENNIS CHA^PiOHSHIPS YOU SHOULD HAVE THE BEST RACKETS T_B_J___J2~ 1. Selected "ARGUS" KLIPSPBIN-E" < i J, (5 Stars. 4 Stars. 3 Stars) JJJfE to**" 2. Alexander Rackets GUARAh Tc£: H c 3. Spalding SNAps wj hin 4. BREWER'S (Special of purc hnse. C J grips and weights for you68 words
-
-
Page 12 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous27 1939-05-20 12 > Printed and published by WALTER EDWARD garrftt *f fv, Z DWARD GARRETT at the office of the Singapore Free Press Ltd.. 148 Cecil Street, Singapore, Straits Settleme,27 words
-