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Title Section17 1939-06-03 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,794. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article618 1939-06-03 1 90 ABOARD SUNKEN SUBMARINE Escape Mechanism Releases Four HOPES STILL HIGH WimTT i n/» London, June 2. ITH at least 86 men inside her, the new British submarine Thetis, reported missing after diving trials off Birkenhead on Thursday, is lying 14 miles of Great Ormes Head. Her bow, possibly caughtBritish Wireless; Reuter - 618 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-06-03 1 itflMl GIB -how tho fir- World I sit public how t3 a^a otibh d '1 rues. the _word18 words
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Article176 1939-06-03 1 :>pl> I hetis tpproxiniatelj iK_!. those iharse of re>i ue Btwb ar? feverishly m tine. With the receding: ummmi m tbe subpill- oped to be possible i* i holf m the hull, through irkiir may be pumped. Later, the MtMiv tx enlarged to enable the fc'4 CTi»l OUt.Reuter - 176 words
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Article13 1939-06-03 1 IMi Shanghai. June I. ii newsI Standard rican-owned %W -—-American i*ted day- ReuterReuter - 13 words
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Article121 1939-06-03 1 Chungking, June :l. /CHUNGKING is to remain the wartime capital of China, m spite of the recent severe air raids. But _n future it is not to be a sinsle city, but a group of municipalities clustered around the present site This statement was madeReuter - 121 words
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89 1939-06-03 1 Jerusalem, June 2. An entire railways patrol, consisting of four British policemen and three Jewish supernumeraries, was killed, by an Arab gang near Kalkilieh, 35 miles north-west of Jerusalem today. The men were m a trolley on the main railway line when overwhelming numbersReuter - 89 words
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Article82 1939-06-03 1 Paris, June 2. pIRCLES close m touch with the Bolivian tin delegation have no information on the reported Bolivian-Italian tin-rayon barter deal. The report is regarded as amazing, since 20,060 tons exceeds Bolivia's whole annual output and, moreover, the value of the amount involved wouldReuter - 82 words
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Article142 1939-06-03 1 Rome, June IN his first public reference to his recent peace move, the Pope today revealed that it met with the sympathy of Governments and resulted m his receiving "assurances of goodwill and a resolve to maintain the peace." Addressing the College of Cardinals,Reuter - 142 words
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Article72 1939-06-03 1 London, June 2. The Pope's declaration has aroused much interest m diplomatic quarters m London, says Reuter's dipijmatic correspondent. It confirms the fact, which was surmised but not established, that His Holiness received reassuring promises from Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini. Another significant disclosure is that the PopeReuter - 72 words
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Article121 1939-06-03 1 London, June 2. IT is learned that General Gamelin, Chief of the French General Staff will attend the Aldershot Tattoo on June 7. The visit presuambly will coincide with that of the Turkish Military Mission, which is leaving Istanbul today. A Warsaw message says GeneralBritish Wireless; Reuter - 121 words
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Article41 1939-06-03 1 Hamburg, June Nine hundred and twenty-two Jewish refugees m the Hamburg Amerika liner St. Louis who were refused permission to land m Cuba will be brought back to Hamburg unless it is found possible to land them elsewhere. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article66 1939-06-03 1 London, June 2. The King and Queen, who spent the night at Jasper Park Lodge, were caught m a snowstorm during the afternoon, while climbing Mount Edith Cavell, close to the glacier, at an altitude of 7,000-feet. After their short rest amidst the unrivalledReuter - 66 words
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259 1939-06-03 1 'INCONSISTENT' ATTITUDE Tokio, June 2. "A MACHIAVELLIAN move calculated to split the A Anglo-French camp on one hand and on the other to estrange Italy, Germany and Japan from the Anti-Comin-tern bloc" is seen by the newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, m M. Molotov's speech. Drawing attention259 words
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Article175 1939-06-03 1 London, June 1. II M.S. KIMBERLEY, which wa. launched yesterday by Lady Kimberley from Thorny croft's Woolston Yard. Southampton Water, is the last of eight destroyers of the X class of the 1937 programme to be put afloat. They are of 1,690 tons with a speedBritish Wireless - 175 words
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Article31 1939-06-03 1 Moscow, June 2. The British Ambassador, Sir William Seeds went to th_ Kremlin this evening at M. Molotov's invitation, presumably to receive the Soviet's reply to the latest Anglo-French proposals. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Advertisement65 1939-06-03 1 tfPPORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. qrINK BIGIA TEA l^^^v~K > __dW mnL E_i Tonight ■to'ch *stral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. JJ DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight M **Tt UUKCI OF NEW CABARET ATTRACTION \,?EIU et JEAN VAR t Kh I MINTED SPANISH MNCOtS .^ORCHESTRA di T d DAN HOPKIN. 1 Ul65 words
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Advertisement191 1939-06-03 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DRINK BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW <§| HOTEL TONIGHT RUSSIAN NIGHT RUSSIAN DINNER, RUSSIAN MUSIC, RUSSIAN SONGS DANCING FROM 10 P.M. DANCE TO THE NEW AND MOST MODERN JAZZ BAND IN SINGAPORE DINNER S3.— NON-DINERS Sl— DANCE FORMAL ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY ANNA LOVTSOFF I CELEBRATED LYRIC SOPRANO191 words
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95 1939-06-03 2 ANGLO -JAPANESE TALKS ABOARD IZUMO Naval Issues Discussed, But No Decisions KULANGSU, YANGTSE Shanghai, June 2. A THREE-HOUR meeting of the British and Japanese Command-ers-in-Chief, Admiral Sir Percy Noble and Admiral Oikawa. took place this morning m the Japanese flagship Izumo. It is understood all major AngloJapanese naval issues wereReuter - 95 words
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Article113 1939-06-03 2 Tokio, June 2. NO official information has reached here regarding 'two self-styled military attaches of a certain foreign embassy m China who are alleged to have been detained by the Japanese authorities m Kalgan." It is understood the Japanese military authorities have never given permission to113 words
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Article123 1939-06-03 2 At a Of held al the Singapore Chr. ...tractors' Association beresentaUvea of the labour-! ntractoti and Chinese con- n last the Ciiinese conrered to pay an incr. mi i at on existing la'oour rotes. otter wai rejected by the re--mtatives ol the labourers, who! n rates123 words
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Article27 1939-06-03 2 H 3 Efm at Hake, C BE., until, y head ol Harrisons. Barker and L*d.. and now with Ho: ..nd Ltd.. m London, is staying t, London.27 words
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Article57 1939-06-03 2 Tokio, June 2. JAPAN'S policy toward the South Pacific aimed at legitimate economic expansion, as repeatedly announced by the Government, according to Rear-Admiral Masao Kanazawa. Director of the Publicity Bureau m the Navy Ministry, m reply to a foreign newspaper correspondent today. He said that Japan'sEastern News - 57 words
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Article31 1939-06-03 2 Tokio. June Z. a Japanese dispatch claims that the Outer Mongol troops which eUeg--.tily crossed the Khalha River v rcuted m a four-hour battle. Reuter and ReuterReuter - 31 words
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149 1939-06-03 2 Tokio, June 2. THE spokesman of the Foreign Office today revealed that negotiations at Amoy for the solution of the Kulangsu affair had progressed to some extent." According to a press message from Amoy, the first meeting of the consular body took place atEastern News - 149 words
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Article175 1939-06-03 2 London, June i. A NEW agency has been created m London and entitled the Chinese Government Trading Commission. Its offices are m Gracechurch Street and it is composed oi the Chinese Amid r. Mr. Quo Tai-cni ichairman >, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard (viceeh irman), Mr.Reuter - 175 words
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Article156 1939-06-03 2 London, June l. pOUNTY CRICKET matches ending today resulted as follows: Yorkshire won by an innings and 54 runs. Warwick 219 (Bowes seven for 50) and 144 I Verity five for 38, Bowes five for 49 >. Yorkshire 417 iHutton 158^. Lancashire won by an innings anc?Reuter - 156 words
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61 1939-06-03 2 Paris, June 1. France again is calling up a portion of the next contingent of conscripts ahead of time. According to a decree published today, conscripts to be incorporated m 1939 will be fomposed of youths born between Dec. 1, 1918 and Dec. 31, 1919.Reuter - 61 words
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Article59 1939-06-03 2 London, June 2. THE new 34,000-ton CunardWhite Star liner Mauretania underwent speed tests m the Firth of Clyde yesterday and, alter cruising off the Irish Coast for adjustment of compasses and other tests, is due back m the Mersey on Saturday to prepare for her maidenBritish Wireless - 59 words
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Article218 1939-06-03 2 Kuala Lumpur, June ta When Chee See Meng, a Cantonese, was charged m the police court today before Mr. R.C. Redman, it was staled thut the police oi Port Dickson and Ipoh also wanted him on otln r charges Chee Sec Meng was alleged to have218 words
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Article, Illustration62 1939-06-03 2 Kaunas. June 2 Over 300 delegates from Lithuania. Latvia and Estonia will attend a meeting of the Baltic Congress here on Friday. Saturday and Sunday next week. The congress, which meets from time to time is being held this year to "demonstrate the solidarity and collaboration ofReuter - 62 words
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Article, Illustration84 1939-06-03 2 Air Raid Precaution exercises affecting a wide area cjvered by Hcuipshire, Berkshire, and Surrey took place last week with military and R.A.F. co-operation. A soldier is taking away a bomb on a shovel, to place it m a bucket of water. FRENCH OFFICERS visit Royal Military College. Sandhurst. General Weygand84 words
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1105 1939-06-03 2 HEAVY DAMAGES AGAINST ISAKO (From Our Own Correspu, Kuala Lumpur. June I. AGREEING that although there had undoubtedly been an argument on Mar. 1. yet the plaintiffs had made out their case that they were wrongfully dismissed. Mr. Justice Gcrdon-S today m the Supreme1,105 words
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Article45 1939-06-03 2 DUTCH air SERVICE AUSTRALIA Canberra About T c Adm 't X.L.M. <""> the Royal Dm* 1 come within tl |f "liably unde^ be announced m sy* Commonwealth GoiZJ** given to m con to S;.x. A bOth X jun. loperat K.L.M.-KN t c. Row^-TV-WerU Ph L i45 words
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46 1939-06-03 2 $3,000 GIFT TYO CHINA RELEFE FUND The siur. rency will t the fourth <r s and Eileen I- N «<J Mrs. Tan Town Hall on -<* by M (ablet 1 r p follow-.* I-2K o* 'SiH of the Dura AU^ w p. kind hfip r"* Tooren I*46 words
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Advertisement68 1939-06-03 2 a\,t mmmX^fl 1 Us Itnt That is what you'll say if you choose it from our fine selection of Australian and Argentine Beef. ""Why worry about your roast when you can purchase juicy joints, tender and tasty, from our numerous branches. Ensure the success of your dinner with "COLD STORAGE"68 words
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Article, Illustration1151 1939-06-03 3 fe.pupil Found With Wife In House IUDGE'S comments on ALLEGATIONS our Own Correspondent) London, May 26. II \;,.h:; nephew and adopted son of the former 0 f Perak, ma cited as co-respondent by Mr. Prefd}, formerly headmaster of Clifford School, Xi Perak. who wasFree Press - 1,151 words
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230 1939-06-03 3 MALACCA'S ENGINE IS 25 YEARS OLD A BIG lire m Malacca town would be a very difficult matter to cope with m any case, having regard to the many narrow streets composed of very old houses which would burn like matchwood; while with an unreliable230 words
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Article89 1939-06-03 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 4. j^ISS MARY CLARKE, a 17- year-old Eurasian girl, living m Bishop Street, has been reported to the Penang polite as missing from home. The girl, who left school about three years ago, was one of the extras at the89 words
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245 1939-06-03 3 THE RATEABLE VALUE of proper ty m the Malacca municipal area at the end of last year was 51, 195,946 as against $1494.441 m 1937 and $1,192,413 m 1936, says the annual report. A fair improvement was shown In the rental value of245 words
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Article41 1939-06-03 3 Thursday, June L HM. The Empress of Annam H.E. Pham-Quvnh, Monsieur and Mme. Smain, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson, The ConsulGeneral f r Francs and Mmi >*™***l and Major and Mrs. P. D. Barry had luncheon at Government House.41 words
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76 1939-06-03 3 rURTHER evidence of the tightening up of the immigration regulations is provided m a bill to amend the Aliens Ordinance. The Bill is to be introduced into the Legislative Council shortly. The ordinance at present does not provide for the offence of possessing or using a76 words
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Article50 1939-06-03 3 THURSDAY, June 13, of next year will be a public holiday m substitution for the birthday of King George, which falls on Dec. 14. This year the King's birthday holiday is being celebrated on Thursday, June 8, when the usual parade will be held at Farrer Park. picture.50 words
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Article273 1939-06-03 3 MALA YA 'S DEFENCE GIFTS Government's "Warm Appreciation (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 24. "W ARM APPRECIATION" of the "generous gifts" made by Malaya for Imperial defence was voiced by Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, Secretary ot State for the Colonies, on behalf of the Government m the House of273 words
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Article327 1939-06-03 3 ITEMS In the Straits Settlements Government Gazette last night included the following: Mr. W. J. D. Pinkerton to act as Director. Drainage and Irrigation, S.S. Mr. H. C. R. Rendle. M.C.S.. to officiate as First Assistant Establishment Officer. Messrs. H. P. Bryson. M.C.S., H. G. Turner, M.C.S.,327 words
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196 1939-06-03 3 ALLEGED TO HAVE stabbed a on the left side of the chest with a spanner, Yeong Ah Kheng, a 31-year-old Chinese ricksha puller, pleaded guilty m the Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday. Yeong Ah Kheng was fined $10, m default of payment sentenced to 10 days'196 words
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Advertisement48 1939-06-03 3 fe. Unbreakable Wrls. W._ch v^- t guar anteed 10 year* "J M "'>" Streamline" Vj^f Service Model fl& 13.15 V ir London Stores fot v 5»; S 26.50 «^n Me '«»'u«oi« l» not Per- Si?l»l»Ctor». >» SlfpJ Sana. OurtprMt. N ic _t__netio •n Huily Cc.%9ei:t»_ ■••>-:•■_:. orv f***<-t__^ ...«t 11.1048 words
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Advertisement314 1939-06-03 3 Skin Food 01.73 Face Powder f C0 ?Ulk Xion il 50 MeUI B X $L3J Skin Tonic $1.2.» Travel Box $1.50 Etc.. Etc: Obtainable from THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTS. (Incorporated lr the F.MS.) SINGAPORE KLANG— SEREMBAN— K. Ll MPt'R. AND FROM ALL CHEMISTS L_l_?^_ff -mm* MM m. "'______PH LEAVE MY314 words
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Article210 1939-06-03 4 YUGOSLAVIA REICH DRAW CLOSE Volume Of Trade Is Greatly Increased TRUST IN THE REICH Berlin, June 1. THE Yugoslav Foreign Minister, Dr. CSacar Marcovitch, who is at present m Berlin with the Regent, Prince Paul, discusses German-Yugoslav relations io an article published m Europaeische Revue. The Foreign Minister points outTrans-Ocean - 210 words
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Article117 1939-06-03 4 London, June 1. TOUR STUDENTS from the Dominions who have been awarded scholarships of €300 by the British Council Will start a years post-graduate work next Octob:r at Oxford, Cambridge and London. They are Mr. W. D. Borrie. of 4 i. Hew ,i, who will studyBritish Wireless - 117 words
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77 1939-06-03 4 London, Jane COMMENTING on the singular freedom oi Industry m 1938 frcm labour dispute?, the annual report of the I Labour says: "This freedom and reluctance of and work-people to pursue > to the extreme point may rly be attributed to a str. d the partBritish Wireless - 77 words
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Article, Illustration147 1939-06-03 4 London. June 1. THE NEW LONDON air terminus of Imr.eri.nl Airways adjoining Victoria Ftatifln will be open .or the use of passengers next Monday. lrom which date r.ll the company's services. European and Empire, will operate 'rom there. Empire passengeri wilJ leave ror Southampton by147 words
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Article75 1939-06-03 4 Canberra, .May 25. "If smali bjys were subjected to m&e oi the modern diet fads they would disappear a npletelj within two years/ declared Dr. A. R. Southwood, i well known Australian medical man. '•The greatest modern need." he added, "*s lor simplicity mAustralia News - 75 words
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Article165 1939-06-03 4 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1 436 th auction, on June 1, *hen there were: Catalogued 791.575 tbe 53 33 tonst Offered 695.822 lbs. (SlliM tons» Sold 463.101 las i 2r^^J7 tout) Spot London 8 5 lGd. Ne*' York 16 7 16 cts165 words
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Article101 1939-06-03 4 Tokio, June 2. THE 29-ton fishing boat Hakuyo Maru of the Nishida Fishing Co. was seized by the Soviet while engaged m crab-fishing off the Kamchatka coast, according to the Asahi Shimbun. The newspaper says the crew of 12 was kidnapped by a Soviet coast guardEastern News - 101 words
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260 1939-06-03 4 THE war debt ghost rose again In New York 'ast week In replies which a cross-section of American voters made to a question put by Dr. Gallup, head of the American Institute of Public Opinion. The question was: "In case Germany and Italy go260 words
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Article, Illustration38 1939-06-03 4 rmssOLlNl OreifS NEW AIRPORT.— During Signor Mussolini s tour of Piedmont, he opened the most important airport m Italy, at Cameri where there is a flying school— and awarded decorations to a number of pilots.38 words
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622 1939-06-03 4 HEALTH AND EDUCATION London. June 1. IN conformity with the practice begum last year of presenting to Parliament with the Colonial and Middle Eastern estimates a review of the year's work m the Colonial Empire, a Blue Book was issued tonight which records developmentsReuter - 622 words
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16 1939-06-03 4 Four Planes In England N.Z. Flight June fl ST" L&,<, r. m rew 5 i the16 words
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12 1939-06-03 4 German J ournalists Leave For U.S. £.N-D_NC_ I I I Eastern NewsEastern News - 12 words
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Article40 1939-06-03 4 I DEATH /HD 4 1 Uevt-Oer aned 73. re; The then served m Indu pfomott 1 11 He was I tail m force from I 1928 as Genera"' Of..cer 08W_M_a_Ch:e: S retired m 192140 words
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Article32 1939-06-03 4 Shanghai. J* VriCE- ADMIRAL OIKAWA der Seas fleet, gave a lv Iwav M. JL! honour of Sir Percy Harry V in-Chief, Vice-/ 1 Captai:: Gonzanga, mm der-in-C ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article34 1939-06-03 4 Irtf Washington .J~ PRESIDENT R. ■meeting a the White House f<M economic P^W®"* held 4**2 The meeting wiU >™ tf* President _r^» With m his tMnctmm^ ments f or tl ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Advertisement199 1939-06-03 4 Afraid to Eat? Dieting can't cure you. says Dr. F.B. Scott. M.D.. Paris V |f MffrtMl ho:. rfOI qo*U£ fo m^ ::::"t (Mi ccmpia:nf ...I X c.^rcie? to tai I fltr r:ec O. tr* rt'C-i Ml /rem d*t' fo unwise dieting. >■•. it's moi cn'y dieting thp their digestive t~o:iblcs199 words
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Advertisement24 1939-06-03 4 AURORA £fS DEPT. STORE 3700 3 78£ V SECOND SPECIAL OFFER WEEK Corner High Btroot r /J*fc Mort s-^:. Rd Starting from Jane oi24 words
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262 1939-06-03 5 Bombay Solves The Problem Of Beggars JN Bombay we are solving the beggar problem by removing beggars from the streets and building homes for them." Mrs. Bap.ey Sabavala. one of the foremost social workers m Bombay told a Free Press reporter on arrival at Singapore by the liner Rawalpindi yesterday.262 words
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Article136 1939-06-03 5 THE lad is unemployed and I think he has got mixed up m rather i bad company." remarked Court InsI pectcr M. M. Whittles, when Luke Rodriguese. 19-year-old Eurasian youth. pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying t in public a dagger, not being licensed by136 words
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Article91 1939-06-03 5 •From Our Own Correspondent" Penang. June 1. JUl R. TEOH CHENG HOCK, the fourth son of Mr. ana Mrs. Teoh Chong See of Penang. has passed his final examination m civil engineering at the University of Hong Kong. Mr. Teoh. who is a former student of the91 words
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79 1939-06-03 5 H/|ARY CHAN, a Hong Kong girl, ap***peared before Mr. C. H. Whitton. m the Singapore Traffic Court yesterday, and pleaded guilty to charges of driving without a licence and without a third party insurance policy. Imposing a fine of $2 and $18, respectively, Mr. Whitton79 words
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Article67 1939-06-03 5 AN application has been made to the Municipal Commissioners for a licence to provide a bus service on Saturdays and Sundays from Upper Pickering Street to Ulu Pandan The route will be via New Bridge Road, Outram Road, Kirn Seng Road, Seng Poh Road, Tiong67 words
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Article151 1939-06-03 5 CENTENCE OF ONE MONTH'S rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. C. H. Koh. m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, on a 45-year-old Teochew. Tan Ah Toh, who was convicted on a charge of stealing a quantity of brass plates from a motor vessel belonging to151 words
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179 1939-06-03 5 ALLEGED USE OF FORGED COLONY LANDING TICKETS pONVICTED of a charge of using a forged certificate of admission into the Colony on May 9, a Chinese Low Yeng Cheng, was sentenced to five months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Conrad Oldham, Singapore Criminal District Judge yesterday. The accused, according to Mr.179 words
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Article101 1939-06-03 5 A TAMIL cyclist who caused a motor bus containing seven passengers to turn over m a drain was fined $40 by Mr. C. H. Whitton, m the Singapore Traffic Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty to a charge of causing hurt by negligent driving.101 words
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Article100 1939-06-03 5 I HAVE a licence, but it was burned m the big fire m Havelock Road some years ago," said a Chinese, Lee Soon Kian. when charged m the Singapore Traffic Court yesterday with driving without a licence. Court Inspector A. H. Frew said the accused100 words
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Article91 1939-06-03 5 BELIEVED to have been knocked down by a motor vehicle m High Street, on May 13. a 60-year-old Chinese, Chan Ah Loh, died m hospital three days later. At the Inquiry into his death, held ;.est?tday, it was revealed the police had mude extensive Inquiries,91 words
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Article33 1939-06-03 5 Mr. Harry Fredericks, youngest brother of the lat e Mr. A. J. Fredericks, left Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday to join the Singapore Medical College as a private student, reports our Kuala Lumpur correspondent.33 words
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Advertisement319 1939-06-03 5 r^*+* T" :\nd Wittiest Sta*e Hit NMFST CtMEDY ON THE SCREEN? Last Day 3.15, 6.15 9.15 [IUS"-' Irrol Mmm m LPTAIN BLOOD" __rfrtiii line 4^-_-v »oiano JVVHy /VvS^ l___^_l^^ rosson y^&4 oi s »AN MUNTfI o.r«ct«d by WILLIAM KEIOHLEY t£|fiji im¥t r mf mjam mtm-m mammay*wMMmm. m am rnamnm Md319 words
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Advertisement31 1939-06-03 5 THE I .fTi-RE THAT YOU ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! o# I A C> STARTS TOMORROW (SUNDAY) BHOO KAILAS at 3 shows 3 6i5 9 15 0K tuNDU-THARI PARINAYAM. THE MARLBOROUGH31 words
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Advertisement416 1939-06-03 5 LAST NIGHT TONIGHT! CAPITOL H l,!-Zh-™ SPECIAL MORNING SHOW TOMORROW at 11 O'CLOCK a The Famous Singing Star of "RAINBOW on the RIVER" y, new RKO-Radir "FISHERMAN'S WHARF" With LEO CARRILLO, HENRY ARMETTA and "SLICKER" The Silly Seal (of "Spawn of the North" fame) j SPECIAL! THE DERBY and THEIR416 words
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622 1939-06-03 6 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1939. The Social Evil ALTHOUGH the appointment of members to the reconstituted Social Hygiene Committee has been gazcited, and the commitiee is understood already to have held its tirst meeting, no official statement is availabk as to its terms cf reference. Is it622 words
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727 1939-06-03 6 WALTER DURANTY - WALTER DURANTY |7#£ -nW this article is the distinguished journal* _ft /ia* reside*, /or many years m Afo-cou ancf s on 1 C /ec^ec. expert m Russian affairs. He is new mnl W of European capitals en behalf of tClStmU* News paper Alliance,727 words
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Article351 1939-06-03 6 Pertinax - Pertinax By THE Nazi attacks upon Polish customs officials m the Danzig area was a timely reminder to British, French and Russian rulers that their methods of protracted discussion are out of date and a tripartite agreement must either be concluded without further delay, or it will come351 words
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Advertisement178 1939-06-03 6 >y r s i V CflLOBECK'SJ BY SPECIAL kf A. TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM ESTD. 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS IM DIAMOND JEWELLERY. necklaces bracelets brooches ri::gs clips watches. B-fl-____|lHflH-_____fl____________-PV--------M--__^ (incorporated m Ceyionj SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. THIS WEEK WE EMPHASISE THE EXCELLENCE OF OUR x*- •BS*?3_^__________________l^*^ x~^ DANISH178 words
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Advertisement15 1939-06-03 6 W£ JAXME ?ft££ ANNUAL CASH SALE NOW ON 18, BATTERY ROAD, Ist Hoor. Phone 7143.15 words
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836 1939-06-03 7 Leakage Of Rainwater Spoils Silk rUBBSSH THROWN FROM SHOP BLAMED nIVFRIV" two-hour judgment, Mr. Justice Worley a.nl.f! damages totalling $1,318.15 to Utoomal rictor oi V. (Uilabrai, against T. V. Pereira, Ensign Hook Store, both of High Singapore High Court yesterday. Pereira whose shop adjoined836 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-06-03 7 picture MRS. BAPSEY SABAVALA, a prominent social worker m Bombay, her son Mr. Jehangir Sabavala, and a friend, Mrs. Feroza Taliakhan, who arrived at Singapore yesterday on their way to the New York World Fair. Free PressFree Press - 37 words
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Article277 1939-06-03 7 JUDGE'S SUGGESTION "IT would have a good effect on had driving if employers 1 would warn their drivers that they would be instantly dismissed if convictions of speeding and negligent driving were brought against them," said the Singapore Traffic Court judge, Mr. C. H.277 words
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Article106 1939-06-03 7 nF.U'RMXG an open verdict, at the conclusion yesterday of an inqu'ry into the death of an elderly (hinese, the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, found that the deeased was knocked down by a motor vehicle. Ta here is, however, no evidence to show the106 words
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155 1939-06-03 7 Malay Fisher Drowned Near His Home LEAVING his wife and six children at home m Siglap one night, a Malay fisherman, Hassan bin Puteh. went out to sea to cast his net. He did not return and m the morning his body was recovered m the mud a few yards155 words
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Article41 1939-06-03 7 The death of Mr. Joseph Chong. one of the oldest residents of Taiping, occurred on Monday at the age of 77 years. The deceased was very popular He was a landed property owner and Government pensioner.41 words
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Article106 1939-06-03 7 THREE large contracts have been let by the Government, m Singapore, Penang and Malacca. They are for filling and raising sites at the Wireless Receiving Station off St. Michael's Road, Singapore, for which the tender of Hock Hin for $56,250 has been accepted. Construction of106 words
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Article96 1939-06-03 7 ANOTHER INDICATION of the pro- gress which is being made with the fortification of Penang, Malaya's northern garrison, is given by the publication m *the Straits Settlements Gazette last night of Penang firing ground rules. The rules will not come into force until approved by a96 words
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Article, Illustration12 1939-06-03 7 Uajc. E. Morrison phcto^raiihec I arrival yes'.e::ia12 words
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320 1939-06-03 7 pONVICTED on a charge of committing an affray m a coffee shop m New Bridge Road, on Apr. 16, two Hokkiens, Cheng Kirn Swee, 24, and Ang Yew Hock, 28-year-old meat dealer, were fined each $15 by Mr. K. A. Blacker, m the Singapore320 words
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Article213 1939-06-03 7 MAJOR C. E. Morri_sun, M.C., arrived ITI m the P. and O. liner Rawalpindi yesterday to take up his appointment as Director of Training. Johore Military Forces and Johore Volunteer Forces. Major Morrison has been serving with the Leicestershire Regiment m Palestine. In Malaya he213 words
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Advertisement88 1939-06-03 7 Qwmissioners a hhointed i -«mmm___________!£ v^&S-__^ ___U m- _i w WS-fe*$ J c*frt_---s v s *^_______H V ■at- ,-^jtft^ WM Xc fc** ~m\\*~~ O :Sgt jt jl I appointment of two Municipal ■»»ssioners t publshed m last <*Wrnment (ia/ette. Both htm hax been Commissioners before. 4rf Mr. t N. Oehlers88 words
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Advertisement272 1939-06-03 7 1 Fin dlater's Sherries I OLD MORENO BROWN. Full of 1 Flavour <2 00 I PALE MEDIUM DRY. Very I suitable for Club Sherry and I Bitters $2.«5 1 FINO. Possesses th" Boquet of a I true Fino $2.30 J DRY CLUB. An exceedingly #-i, pleasant Wine, en the dry272 words
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550 1939-06-03 8 Co-ordination Of Welfare Associations MANUAL TRADES TAUGHT Chungking:, May 8. COR the purpose of bringing about greater efficiency m the care and education of the large number of war-afflicted children m China, the National Relief Commission has invited all child welfare associations and institutions throughout the550 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-06-03 8 PRESENTATION OF MCUES at Albert Hall.— Students of the University of London were presented for their degrees at the Royal Albert Hall. A girl student kneels down to receive her hood.31 words
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Article494 1939-06-03 8 International Aspect Of Chengtu Chengiu. May 20. A FOREIGN COMMUNITY of 120 m which the British, Canadians and Americana are the dominant nationalities gives Chengtu, the eapkal of Szechwan Province, a cosmopolitan touch that helps to keep international goodwill and co-operation alive despite the war. A majority of the foreign494 words
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Article35 1939-06-03 8 On a week's training cruise, two Singapore 111 flying-boats of No. 205 General Reconnaissance) Squadron rre at present at Sarawak. The aircraft will return to Singapore on June 7 or 8.35 words
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Advertisement509 1939-06-03 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTI^IVIENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. I nciers ar? now invited for the, foil materials or services For see Muniripal Tenders 1 Suppiv rit Three Chlorine Flow ReDate of Closing 4 p.m.. July 3. 1939 Straight Pipes and Special tags fof period Oct 1. 1939 to; 30. 1910. Date of509 words
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Advertisement308 1939-06-03 8 EGGS GAVE HER INDIGESTION When this woman of 72 years found a remedy for her indigestion, it proved to be one her, 70-year-old brother was already using to keep him "a perfect picture of health." She writes: "For years I had suffered with indigestion, and simply could not eat an308 words
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Miscellaneous525 1939-06-03 8 PASSENGERS BY PATROCLUS Passengers by the Patroclus, due from the United Kingdom on June 12, are: Major S. Shaw. R.A. and Mrs. Shaw. Mr. A. E. Potter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. C. Kelly, three daughters and son, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Keyzar, Mr.525 words
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Miscellaneous138 1939-06-03 8 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive: East Wharf, Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1-— Yuensang 22. Sheers Wharf, Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1H.M.S. Herald 19. Main Wharf. Entrance Gate 2: Exit 3-— Rawalpindi 18; Kamuning 16; Capt' St Andrew 14; Pangkor138 words
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Miscellaneous455 1939-06-03 8 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD Imperial: From Europe due— Monday. Thursday. Friday afternoons. Wearnes: Fro.i. Penant;. Ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur Arrives e\er> evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives Tuesday. Thursday. Saturday afternoons Qant is: I rem Australia: Arrives Tuesday, Friday, Sunday afternoons. X.L.M.: From Curope: Arrives Saturday, Monday. Wednesday455 words
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Miscellaneous156 1939-06-03 8 RADIO PR( X»AM^ 1 i p.m 5 0 M 5.30 I 6 1 8 IS 8.50 I 9.0! 9.3 TOMORROW pn. ii.oa bai u.io i- ***m R 12.2 I.CO ML l 30 5.43 O: Hal T I Qi g PENANG j TODAY 6.G8 mr s '*:*3| o.) 4.4 rac 7.0156 words
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Article152 1939-06-03 9 LIEAVY rain AT 11 o'clock yesterda) morning brought some relief to a sweltering Singapore. Singapore people do noi often talk about the weather I the "heat wave" of the past fen clays has been a topic of conversation on every hand. A YOUNG daughter of the Suit152 words
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Article149 1939-06-03 9 TRIENDS IN SINGAPORE have been receiving news fr:m the Chinese war fronts from Feng Fah Hui, who is spending a short leave here after serving for more than a year as ambulance I and counter-espionage worker m China. A year ago Feng, whose home is at149 words
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84 1939-06-03 9 NEARLY 300 SINGAPORE ACCIDENTS IN MAY' Altogether 298 calls were attended by the accident ambulance service of the Singapore Fire Department In May. Motor lorry and bus mishaps numi bered 18 and five respectively compared i with nine and one m February The accidents were made up as fol- lows84 words
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Article59 1939-06-03 9 THE V-Ckera Vildebeeste aircraft of No. 4 Anti-Aircraft Co-cperation Unit. Royal Air Fcrce. Far East, which made a forced landing m the sea off Beting Kusa, nea- Changi, during night exercises on Tuesday night, has been salvaged. When the plane was forced down the three59 words
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51 1939-06-03 9 (From CXt Own Correspondent) London. June 1. TIfAJOR' GEN. J. D. LAVARACK. Chief of the Australian General Staff, is now In England. After studying the latest military 'development.? and attending the British Army manoeuvres, he will vi>it the 1 Singapore Base, probably early next51 words
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Article18 1939-06-03 9 Mr. A. B. Jord.m, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, has arrived at SouthI n p* on from South Africa.18 words
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Advertisement502 1939-06-03 9 M~ > Bh~ ~a^^^^[^P m _fe_ s*»_»_. -b-IC£L PB?iPWI __*&>»-_ 1 2 y'fcband ßßiTiSH INDIA' LINES I PORATRD IN ENGL.XND) d O. S. K. COS SAILINGS. O! 1W \RI)S ,>u Due SOMALI 6 800 Ju v. 28 3 RAJPUTANA 17.000 Au? 11 M 16 RANCHI 17 000 Au. 25 e3O502 words
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Advertisement140 1939-06-03 9 McAUSTEH CO., LTD. f lncorporated r it.' settlements. GKKSHAM MUSt BAITLKV di). SINGAPORE, PHON. $172 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. i 'incorporated m Englanaj HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails CITY OF PITTSBURG Calls GlaaffMi June 29 July 2 CITY OF DERBY Calls Glasgow140 words
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Advertisement798 1939-06-03 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyci Quay. Sin a port Tei 5151. Chartered Bank Building Penang jet 1364. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON, CONILNLVJ ANO GLASGOW (m conjunction with the Glen Line) Dae Sate GLENIFFER L'don, D'idm, R'dam, H burg. A'werp and Midd. June 5 June T AENEAS798 words
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Article288 1939-06-03 10 A PENALTY goal scored In the very \<** last minute ol play gave Moravia a 3 2 victory over the Chinese m a thrilling second division (b) league soccer encounter at the Singapore Harbour Board ground yesterday. This victory for Moravia smashes an unbeaten Chinese record288 words
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Article102 1939-06-03 10 New York, June 1. JJjU NOVA U4J) beat Max Bae: Us.o> on a technical knock out ir the eleventh round of their heavyweight light, the referee stopping th< contest. Nova deserved to be the winner a< he weathered early a bad spell anc wasReuter - 102 words
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505 1939-06-03 10 CENDING last year's champion house, the Trojans, down *^to second place, the Romans won the house championship for the first time m the annual athletic sports of the Radin Mas English School at Kampong Bahru yesterday. Second and third places were taken505 words
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Advertisement617 1939-06-03 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P MS.) iki l IMinNE: Ereixht 5432— WmWmM UM. amwmmmommmo»**o*maa% CANADIAN PACIIIC l> a* j- jj I WOTIDj CB-AJ-nj .incorporaiea m EngUu_4_ IHE 11 1111 l KOI IE offers IRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU t>r direct EMPRESS to VA.VJOLVER—ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-CONTIN-ENT AL TRAIN without chance—617 words
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Advertisement290 1939-06-03 10 For Everything Appertaining to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight apply CORK'S WACO^T-ITS [WOPtO TPAVfI SERVICfI m m *^^^*^a*mw t 39, ROBINSON ROAM No Booking "/ee_. Telephone 5908. BIBBY LINE (LONDON ADDRESS): 22. PALL MALL, LONDON SAT. I .Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON. COLOMBO. PORT SUDAN MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH LONDON290 words
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Advertisement427 1939-06-03 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENTuk^ ___i____________-_lrfi 'v™ \it f D rL'KOI> FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG TO nWiliii ALEXANDRA NAPLES. WMSS-^ JS? Leave. ,0 x PRESIDENT HAVES ln^ S port *a£ PRESIDENT POLK ?cr: J H PRESIDENT GARFIELD JS? x PRESIDENT MONROE X U J 5 J 18 2? 4 PRESIDENT ADAMS *J J427 words
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Article870 1939-06-03 11 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES ust Night's Quotations <Z7^ i s>l: :> PM Buyers Sellers i 4< l^d mi 3s IHd 38s 42a 23s 9d .68 .73 s 'Id 21s 6d ICf- 1 30 |B 6d 10s 3d 20s 21s 6d Us 12a :o 30 .70 1 9s 20s Cs870 words
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Article52 1939-06-03 11 I uf Smtied By Messrs. Fraser Co. I i'-IDAY. Jl'Ni: 2. 1939: 5 P_M. flotai roi s DiTldena book* Financial Close Date Ex Div year W int. June 8 June 14 June 9 5d 26 June 17 June 24 June 18 5% May 30 June 5 May52 words
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34 1939-06-03 11 JUNE 2. 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Buyers SellerNo IX R.S.S. Spot locre... 28 7 i* 29 No IX RS.S FOB m cases June s '•fi-SS '-'.J M7I.MW6 _S?S_ST fff!34 words
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501 1939-06-03 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From Exchange Telegraph Co. •New York prices quoted m US currency. The above are dealers middle prices jobbers margins, brokerage and stamn duty are not included. 8har e of £i denomination unless otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c. 1944-64 Funding Loan, 4 p.c. 1960-90501 words
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Article151 1939-06-03 11 ISSUED BY FRASER CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY The price of Tin at midday was $115, down The tin share market today was Quiet and prices irregular. According to cables received quotations m London were unchanged while locally Rantaus and Sungei Luas were slightly firmer151 words
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Article233 1939-06-03 11 JUNE 2, 1939: SELLING London T.T 2,3 25 32 London demand 2 3 25 32 Lyons demand 2040 Switzerland demand 239% Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 >& Montreal demand 54 \i Batavia demand 100 7 Samarang demand 100 \i Calcutta, Bombay Rangoon demand 155^ Madras233 words
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Article200 1939-06-03 11 J From London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday I 1,,,.,, IM J_l_Ll__ RUBBER: Dull. London: 8' 4 d. 8 3 3 d. Previoi- 8 5 16 d. 8 3 B d. July-Sept.: 8 5 16 d. 8 7 16d. Previously: 8 3 a d. 8 7 16d. Oct.200 words
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Article65 1939-06-03 11 IFrom London: Latest Quotations TIN: Steady. Spot: £226 17s. 6d. Previously: £226 17s. 6d. Three months: £224 12s. 6d. Previously: £224 7s. 6d. NEW ¥ORK TIN: 49.00. Previously: 49.00. COPPER: £42 10s. Previously: £42 10s. GOLD: Yesterday: +21 Bs. sd. Previously: £7 Bs. sd. SILVER: Spot: 20d.65 words
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Article67 1939-06-03 11 I London Closing Quotations I Method ol Parity oeiore uniest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 124.11 1763/ 4 176*4 New York. to 4.8655 468 3 16 4.68 516 Amsterdam Guilders to 12.10 8.76 V.. 8.74 Hong Kong Per dollar 15.215;1«d 15.J15 If>d. Shanghai... Per67 words
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Advertisement151 1939-06-03 11 BANK OF CHINA Incorno ratea m cnuio oy op__au Charter* 12, Cecil Street Singapore Telephones: Manager's Office §444 Asst Managers Office 6442 Exchange Dept 6411 General Office SI BB-: Cable Address: "LHL.NGKLO Paid Up Capital Ch 40.000.0UQ.9t Beseive kund» m excess of Ch I iJSOO.OOO 0« total Assets approximate!. Ch.151 words
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1999 1939-06-03 12 Scarlet Tiger, Rubber Queen Should Win LAST DAY OF MEETING (By Our Racing Reporter) F.CKPT m the opening event good fields will run m all races on the concluding day of the Penang Turf Club's summer meeting today. A card of nine events1,999 words
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Article70 1939-06-03 12 TREE PRESS selections for today, concluding day of the Penang Turf Club's summer meeting, are as follows Race 1: DISTINGUISHED, Orient Express 11. Race 2: BAL TABARIN, Little John. Race 3: SILVERLAW, Rye SeamusRace 4: NEWZY, Old Cow. Race 5: STARLIGHT, Maid of Cashel. Race 6: COOLTIPT,70 words
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Article, Illustration25 1939-06-03 12 picture. The R.A.F. scored ar 3 l victory over the S.R.C. at the Stadium yesterday. Here is an R.A.F. nb.yer about to shoot.- Free PressFree Press - 25 words
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Article270 1939-06-03 12 FOR the first time since he took up the sport. Al Rodrigues. smart Eurasian bqxer, was knocked out m the first round by Kid Arenas m a scheduled eight three-minute round contest at the Happy World covered stadium last night. Coming m at 8 st.270 words
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Article127 1939-06-03 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 2. HTHE Penang tennis championships concluded today with the final of the mixed doubles, which Goon Kok Ying and Mrs. O. W. S. Hartley won, beating Goon Kok Lem and Mrs. C. P. Purcell. It was a good game, but the127 words
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479 1939-06-03 12 GOOD DISPLAY BY P ARK J the .xpense of the S.R.C, winning v Ul I yesterday m the first division of th( In spite of being two goals down m l the first half the Recs made a hard fight of it, but479 words
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Article55 1939-06-03 12 The following will play for S.C.C. "B" vs. Naval Police m a friendly game on Monday at SC.C. Lt. E. A. de L. Young; R. H. Pickard. T. G. Cotterell; F. C. S. Tillbrook. E. J. P. Burley, R. Laird; F. W. Stephens. W. van den Bosch, R. N. Elliot,55 words
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210 1939-06-03 12 Loon Chong And Mrs. Sewell In Semi- Finals three ,ets for, Mrs. P. sewell reached of the mixed doubi, kwn tennis championship Sf.c. courts yesterd W. H. Droogleever anc S_3. 4-6. 6-3 Lon» contested, featured the pm 2 leever anc £H patches and played standmr m the seconds L-sue to210 words
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Article31 1939-06-03 12 The -A" vs. Klang I 2 p.m. and CbC.C TT T. G. D. A Growder. A. Foster. y^*** Rea, J. E. *5*% C Vi!tts P. W. B S ICcNeill.31 words
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Advertisement66 1939-06-03 12 SINCERE DISPENSARY LTD. f\Wjt WHOLESALE RETAIL jl|i *|§_j chemists mom I'^js DRUGGISTS Ki| Distributor tor British Mala- -56^®^: TCP. A T.B.P. Preparations. &S^_3 MMM atoo products of Britkb Alkaloids LU. COtCH specific and Continental Drug Co. of India. SINCEres Urae oo cts. Head Office: 59. Hill St. -Tel. No. C3BC66 words
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Advertisement66 1939-06-03 12 TESTIMONIAL th To mention some of the player, uho an using tennis strings: Jack Cum imi, uho uill k H^ m the present Davis Cup Tour. Adrian (M* vil Mrs. Hopman, G. de Stefan!, ami who says it is lhe BEST OT (Excerpt of letter from: M/s Firken. 4 We66 words
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