The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 June 1939
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Title Section17 1939-06-12 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,801. ESTD. 1835 MONDAfc, JUNE 12, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration330 1939-06-12 1 Clash With German Police A Nazi Warning To Bohemia WILL HAVE TO BEAR CONSEQUENCES 7VTAZI CENSORSHIP YESTERDAY FAILED TO Ll PREVENT MORE NEWS OF UNREST AMONG THE CZECH POPULATION OF THE "GREATER REICH" LEAKING OUT FROM PRAGUE. Czech and German police clashed m Northern Bohemia, it wasReuter - 330 words
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157 1939-06-12 1 D King of the local China Associayesterday, decided to cable the that the magnitude of the issues irrants further consideration of inns haw be British isolate the C recessions ibices of the ..:n«e Federal en transferred Qondeeided to while. 42 and 59 British aiui157 words
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99 1939-06-12 1 Berlin, June 11. HERR HITLER is making every effort to turn German assistance to General Franco m the Spanish war to Germany's economic advantage and the mission of Herr Wohltat, of the Ministry of Economics, to Spain, is regarded as of the greatest importanceReuter - 99 words
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Article69 1939-06-12 1 Berlin, June 11. •yHE Dipiomatische Korrespondenz today accuses the Western democracies of "trying to poison CzechGerman relations." Obviously referring to the Klavno incident it states: "If hotheads disturb order, the consequences will not burden Greater Germany but the Protectorate itself. "Such attempts only induce the Reich toReuter - 69 words
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Article45 1939-06-12 1 London, June 11. The first Territorial Army antiaircraft units called up under the Reserve and Auxiliary Forcos Act manned the guns today. They will serve for a month. Others will be called up m rotation for a similar period. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article34 1939-06-12 1 New York, June 11 Pan American Airways announce that a weekly trans-Atlantic pas-sen-er service will begin on June 28 The weekly mail service will continue to operate separately. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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60 1939-06-12 1 Vienna, June 11. LJERR HITLER has arrived unexpectedly m Vienna from Munich. It is stated that the Fuehrer has come to visit the opera and take part m the Strauss anniversary celebrations tomorrow. When the Fuehrer left Berlin it was stated he was going toReuter - 60 words
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Article252 1939-06-12 1 Warsaw, June 11. DEJECTING a demand of the Danzig Senate for a reduction m the number of Polish Customs officials m the Free City, the Polish Government has informed the Senate that the demand is absolutely unfounded and, m the opinion of the Government, theReuter - 252 words
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605 1939-06-12 1 KING AND QUEEN GET RESPITE ON A PICNIC After Busy Day At Fair Hyde Park, New York, June 11. THE Royal Standard, the Union Jack, the Stars and Stripes and the President's flag:, fluttered side by side over Hyde Park House President Roosevelt's home 75 miles up-country when Their MajestiesReuter - 605 words
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Advertisement88 1939-06-12 1 yOUR DRESSES *>Z UP BY AN EXPERT *f« CUTTER WHO 1 nraSTAMD LINE CHA.ACTE. TO (0»« CLOTHES CHOTIRMALL'S „.43 HIGH ST. ill!^ COCKTAIL DANCE 7 p.m. to 9 pm. D| NNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight U Popular Cabaret Attraction PERI et JEAN VAR Q t Talented Spanish Dancers rf88 words
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Advertisement76 1939-06-12 1 LATEST CHINESE LINGERIE IN NEWEST STYLES TO FLATTER YOUR FIGURE AT:— CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43, HIGH ST. SEA VIEW HOTEL WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. SPECIAL, DINNER DANCE CABARET DANCE TO THE NEW, IT- TO-DATE JAZZ-BAND DIRECTED BY A. BERSHADSKY ENTERTAINMENT O^ TN T V, ~rr*r !i)f;n BY JOB' v 4|L' EDNA BELLEFONTAINE76 words
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Article, Illustration317 1939-06-12 2 Japanese Trying To Cut Link With Russia INVADERS REPULSED ON HOANG-HO Tungkwan, June 11. THE Japanese m south Shansi have made rapid progress at Pinglii and Maochun Pass, according to a late official Message from Shanghai. After capturing the Pinglu district, theUnion Times - 317 words
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Article91 1939-06-12 2 Chungking. June 11. ""PHE Chinese Government's fixed policy is to maintain curremy adapted to national economy and ratable of serving freely as a basis for legitimate transaction." declares a statement on the exchange situation, issued by the Ministry of Finance- This policy the statement adds. 'is mReuter - 91 words
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Article169 1939-06-12 2 From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 11. SEEING the girl at my place of work I lost my senses and committed the act. I extremely regret for what I have done. I beg for mercy," said a 23-year-old Malay, Ibrahim bin Ahmad, at the169 words
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Article45 1939-06-12 2 London, June 11. 11/IR. WILLIAM Strang, head of the Central European Department of the Foreign Office, is expected to leave for Moscow on Monday. Sir Eric Phipps, British Ambassador m Paris, is remaining m London over the week-end. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 45 words
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Article70 1939-06-12 2 Jerusalem, June 11. AN ATTEMPT was made on the life "of the Mayor of Jaffa today. He was fired at but not hit while out walking. His bodyguard returned fire and killed one assailant. A British constable clearing up debris m the interior of a postReuter - 70 words
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182 1939-06-12 2 ATTACKS ON RAILWAYS Horn; Rang, June 11. THE extent to which activities ot guerill s have inererised recently along the Shanghai-Nanking and Shanghai-Hangchow railways is indie ated by the fact that the official Japanese Domei news agency has admitted that m May alone 260Chinese Central News - 182 words
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134 1939-06-12 2 3,000 Miles Of Khaki For Uniforms HOW RECRUITING IS A/DING INDUSTRY London. June 11. THE magnitude of demands made on sections of industry not connected with armament production by the enlargement of the armed forces is demonstrated m orders which the Government has placed with boot manufacturers for 1.000.000 pairsBritish Wireless - 134 words
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Article158 1939-06-12 2 London, June 11. THE lirst picture m full colour ever to be transmitted by radio was published on the front page of a Glasgow newspaper yesterday. It shows President Roosevelt welcoming Their Majesties the King and Queen m Washington, whence it was transmitted over 3,000Reuter - 158 words
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Article20 1939-06-12 2 The Duchess of Norfolk last week named Selsey's new lifeboat Canadian Pacific, the steamship company of that name being donors20 words
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Article152 1939-06-12 2 "END SALE OF ARMS TO JAPAN" Appeal By British Professor Chungking, June 11. "O RPHANS maimed- homeless v or dead m China appeal to us m the West to stop this mass murder m China by refusing to sell to Japan munitions of war," said Professor Lautenschlager. a British workerChinese Central News - 152 words
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Article117 1939-06-12 2 Tasmanian Premier Dies At Golf Melhournr June 11. JUIR ALBERT GEORGE OGILVIE. Premier of Tasmania, collapsed and died today while pJ at Warburton. Victoria. rep Renter. Hr was 48 pears of ace. A lawyer before entering polr Mr. Ogilvie was called to the Bar m 1914. building no an extensive117 words
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Article107 1939-06-12 2 London. June 10. SPEAKING on emergency hospital accommodation this afternoon, the Minister of Health, Mr. Walter Elliot. said that by sending suitable met to their homes, and by crowding up existing buildings 200,000 hospital beds would be made available far treatnn at of casualties within 24British Wireless - 107 words
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Article76 1939-06-12 2 Berlin. June 11. nUMOURS abroad that an attempt at mediation between Germany and Poland is now m progress are •ategorically denied here. An inspired statement to the foreign press declares it would be erroneous to deduce from the comparative calmness In the German press at theReuter - 76 words
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Article72 1939-06-12 2 London, June 11. ABOUT 107 German refugees aboard the Hamburg Amerika liner St. Louis, who were not permitted to land m Cuba, have cabled the Prime Minis- j ter, Mr. Chamberlain, begging asylum m Britain or at least permission to land at Southampton, according to aReuter - 72 words
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Article23 1939-06-12 2 Kunming, June 10. The French Ambassador, M. Henri Cosme, is due here from Hanoi on June 14, leaving for Chungking on June 16.23 words
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40 1939-06-12 2 Ru bber Tapper Sentenced For Parang Attack ESTATE QL'AR R£ ram Our i Oat the Johor* voluntarily Jeilo-v workm; said the uMuli t Ph«ppl rigorous m tapah. stated that ti Kulai V- done L.m thi l he f blov. thai40 words
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Article42 1939-06-12 2 i Ipoi I Unill.E Sipu: leaded by Mr X ;oday B I killed by loudly. B I "til I s head V animal, disappeared The Safari the dog rm the b incident. When the however, vanished. I tiaer.42 words
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49 1939-06-12 2 the C entertaii hostesses of t! at the 8 night Th<. Chi::, i Pai *nd Mn K. Mr. C T Mr. Or.- B Hock. Mr. I brotl A wa> pn m t: Been lent male < soldier wh befni Foo: ful I49 words
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Article24 1939-06-12 2 Jul i A to deal with P London. W Stafford Jf! the moven' that BU h pract central ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article14 1939-06-12 2 IT ii un<J Kit wind up oa te on Mrijy* spoke on TMJ adjourned -»■•>■•■14 words
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Advertisement66 1939-06-12 2 By j&Fj*bf i B^BV^ oflßSft BY f jy^vjjß- St'-'vi >^t a >9flßßv'aißr^Bß^k i^^^BßßL*E»''Xv k-' i .j^. ?i*.^^^Sy"- '^^^^Bia^^BC' v ~^vJh^ X 4v 'V^v*' b^k^Skv Ss^**''^^^B^->" ■ijf^Ttf <xHy^.^^ jv^ V^vvJf^^jL^^^SSiißtf'ißfcjß^ vC^BK.^B^BßßoM^io^^'MßP^BM^Bß^Bpi^^y- COLL LAMB and SALAD Delicious, succulent joints. Our lambs are selected from the world's finest flocks and renowned fn their66 words
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Article688 1939-06-12 3 Essential Services Would Be Maintained WEIL-ARMED LINERS From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 4. happen to the seaborne trade of Singapore uere a war involving the British Empire? apore would suffer is obvious, for world Id be severely restricted. But British merwould continue to688 words
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Article26 1939-06-12 3 THERE is general uneasiness m Ipoh regarding the possible recrudescene of major crimes m Perak, following six murders within 14 days and several reports of robberies.26 words
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Article25 1939-06-12 3 NO feu de joie was fired at the King's Birthday parade m Malacca because, it is understood, no blank ammunition could be spared for Malacca.25 words
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Article45 1939-06-12 3 IT IS thought likely m metal market circles that the International Tin Committee, at its meeting m Paris on Wednesday, will increase the quota by five or ten per cent., m view of the acute shortage of spot and near tin, says our London correspondent.45 words
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Article63 1939-06-12 3 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 9. A former Chinese detective, Looi Seng was charged before Inche Bazam fn the Seremban Police Court today with theft of a xnotoi -car belonging to another Chinese and with driving a car without a licence. The accused claimed63 words
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Article98 1939-06-12 3 IJR JORGE BOCOBO, secretary of public instruction and chairman of the Philippine Board of Review for Movie Films, is enforcing a ruling barring all gangster films from P.I. cinemas. All films wh!cn fail under the following classifications are ';able to be banned: all underworld98 words
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447 1939-06-12 3 COMMENT ON FRUIT GROWING m Malaya is made by Sir Frank Stockdale, in* his report on agriculture m this country. Some of Malaya's imports of fresh 2nd canned fruits, which amount to 19.000 tons and 9.000 tons a year respectively, could, m Sir Frank's447 words
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Article39 1939-06-12 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 10. A car belonging to a cabaret girl. driven by her syce, a Tamil, collided with a cyclist. The cyclist sustained slight bruises, while the car was undamaged.39 words
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753 1939-06-12 3 ISLETS' NEW VALUE THE growth of Philippine air commerce and development of the Commonwealth's national defence programme has directed the attention of the island government to the strategic and commercial importance of several outlying islands, particularly along the coast of British North Borneo, the Far Eastern SurveyBritish United Press - 753 words
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Article, Illustration47 1939-06-12 3 HOLLYWOOD dancers for Cowan and Bailey's cabaret, which opens shortly m the new Cathay building. They arrived by the Hakusan Maru. From left Lucille Nicholson, Dolores Dee, Maurita and Jonn Tayleur. Florence Chappel and Laurell Gain es. At the piano is John Cowan.47 words
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Article51 1939-06-12 3 The Band of the Straits Settlements Police will perform at Katong Park at 6.00 p.m. today under the direction of Mr. S. Chapman, Bandmaster. The programme is March, "Washington Grays" Grafulla; Overture. "Raymond" Thomas Selection, "Reminiscences of Sullivan" Sullivan; Idyl, "Blumengefluster" Blen; Selection, "Cavalleria Rusticana"51 words
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Article472 1939-06-12 3 What Must Be Done CIR Frank Stockdale, aßricultural adviser to the Colonial Office, m the report on his recent visit to Malaya. describes tea cultivation methods m this country as on the whole £ood, with satisfactory yields for new land. Some of the teas made,472 words
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Article52 1939-06-12 3 From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, June 9. There were more than 380 guests at the Garden Party held at the Neszn Sembilan Residency on King'.j> Birthday. Exhibition tennis matches were played. The attendance included Hls Highness the Yam Tuan. The band of the Malay Regiment was52 words
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Advertisement48 1939-06-12 3 RATTAN (HICKS Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks, Canvas acd Spring Blinds, Tarpaulins. Tents, Bags. Blue Screens, Bertam Panels. Wire Nettinff Fencing. Wool buntings and Flags. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454. Office: 66, Robinson Road. (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Workshop: 293. Joo ChUt PUcc. Singapore. Orders promptly Executed.48 words
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Article517 1939-06-12 4 Expected Total At End Of This Year PROSPECTING UNDER WAY Hong: Kong, June 1. PHIXA'S gold stocks from all sources are expected to reach a total of 900,000 ounces by the^ end o£ June this year, according to official statistics of the Ministry of Economics.British United Press - 517 words
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88 1939-06-12 4 10,000 Italians Help Fortify The Saar Met/, France, May 27. APPARENTLY reliable frontier reports indicated today that 10,000 Italian workers, employed m day and night shifts, are constructing German fortifications m the Saar district. It was understood a German -Italian Society would be established during the week-end to enrol additionalBritish United Press - 88 words
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Article84 1939-06-12 4 London, May 25. ANGLING societies all over the country were represented at Snallowford. near StaiTord. yesterday, when the third renovation ot baak Walton's old half-timbered fishing cottage was completed. The Mayor of Stafford (Councillor H. Jones* reopened the cottage and nailed over the door the horse-shoe84 words
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Article82 1939-06-12 4 Berlin, May ?.V I ARGE numbers of technicians from industrial organisations m Western Germany have been drafted for work on the Siegfried Line, Germany's "Western Wall" of fortifications, during the past few days. It Is believed that these men have been sent to work on82 words
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172 1939-06-12 4 Rome. fci^W measures have now come into n force which complete the fusion ol A bmiia w.th Italy. The secretary of the Albanian Fas> party will sit m the Chamber o! uties and on the national council of corporations. An agreement which eomptetm the customs union172 words
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Article102 1939-06-12 4 Rome. June 11. COLLOWING a conversation with Count Ciano, Senor Suner. Spanish Minister o: the Interior, accompanied by Spanish military and naval missions was received by Signer Mussolini at the Palano Venezia. It is stated the interviews are to pave the way for commercial, economic and political agreementsReuter - 102 words
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Article74 1939-06-12 4 London. May 25. JESSIE MATTHEWS' new musical comedy. I Can Take It," had to be abandoned for the night at Leeds last night. Miss Matthews herself was suffering from a relaxed throat, her first understudy. Jena Black, had undergone an operation, and then Ina Scarlett— almost74 words
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Article, Illustration57 1939-06-12 4 POPE Ml S XII drove f.-om the Vatican city throa*n fie streets ol Home and as Bishop of Rome, took possession of the Basilica of St. John lateran, his pariah church. He thus revived a papal ceremony which had been held m abeyance for 90 years— the Pope being: carried57 words
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434 1939-06-12 4 Canada's Gold Industry In Sound Position Ottawa, June 1. /^•OLD mining m Canada got oil to a ircod .start m 1930, when the output m January amounted to 411,328 ounc:s compared with 361,086 ounces m the first month of 1938 and 329,023 ounces m January, 1937. The average price ofCanadian news letter - 434 words
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Article, Illustration44 1939-06-12 4 EIGHTEEN French warships left Brest on a month's cruise m British, Belgian and Dutch waters. The flotilla leader Jaguar, and the destroyers Fougucux, Frondeur and L'Adroit arrived at Cardiff. Here is one of the French warships on arrival at Cardiff.44 words
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560 1939-06-12 4 SUSCEPTIBLE IN THE MASS Washington, June 1. CENATOR Nye has brought before the Senate a very frank analysis by a British writer of possible methods of enlisting the United States on England's side m "the next war." A book entitled "Propaganda mBritish United Press - 560 words
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Article97 1939-06-12 4 Chungking. June 1. THE CENTRAL Government has ap- pointed the a;;ed Yunnan statesmen, Chow Chung-yao, as Minister of the Interior, it was learned today. Chow will replace General Ho Chien. who was named chairman of the pension committee of the National Military Council. Simultaneously, the governmentBritish United - 97 words
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Article120 1939-06-12 4 "Woe To The Wea k" Policy changed CHATFIELD CN PE ACE FRo NT ordination Craigforth m have unhappy i^ *< be became of our *£?J** justice and on r"a lw >*S every citizen Ye that beeanse B fence preparation t^ coming inevitable. "^^Bfc "We have a^un;^ ponsibilities. Instead of 8Reuter - 120 words
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105 1939-06-12 4 Pa.ii- A < CMPIRE DAY was ceiebr, British c France today Sir Fric Phipps. British Amtaaador addressing a luncheon of the colony m Pan*, qpft which the Kmp and Queen are m*^ to bind the Emp:: "Life v we know it I Empire," he105 words
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32 1939-06-12 4 Jerusalem. Jane 11. |T I? OFFIc strp< a it- n m P possible. A ::< I fee High C lewi Del rrrtive to May 17. w:U ;-hortlv ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article63 1939-06-12 4 SINGAPORE HARBOUR aporc I Main WhaH i Fmpiie I» t k. ttl 36; Kai> I 1 i vit Empire l>«^ »nb West I Gorgon 5. vll Ufst Wharf. llnliai py. Zcfland j 1( i Section 10. Intru ruth n\i.»s"ii. MM. tan- Tbbelo; Kins\ IN** W*«»* Tanjon* Pagar: %lbrrt Dock: P63 words
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381 1939-06-12 5 Bus Company's Big Debts Staff Troubles FIGHT BETWEEN DRIVERS i From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 10. THE Central Omnibus Company were given until Tuesday by the chairman of the Transport Board. Mr. S W. Nelson, to prove that they had sufficient capital to run the service, when they381 words
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Article353 1939-06-12 5 j pINEMA-spoilt Singaporeans were j** carried away by the flesh and blood cast of "French Without Tears." which j the Repertory Players introduced at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. Applause rang out at the close of every scene and act. The group of eleven young Singapore353 words
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Article692 1939-06-12 5 MOTORIST'S APPEAL SUCCEEDS Important Judgment 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 10. A JUDGMENT OF IMPORTANCE to motorists, involving the definition of degree of negligence was delivered this morning by Mr. Justice Gordon Smith, when he allowed the appeal of Gopal Rajaram, an Indian sanitary inspector, who was lined692 words
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Article124 1939-06-12 5 Mr. G. Denison-Smith. of the Criminal Intelligence Branch, F.M.S., has been appointed 0.C.P.D., Kuala Lumpur, South, m place of Mr. A. C. Maxwell, who has been transferred to the Intelligence Branch. It is likely that Mr. Denison-Smith will proceed to Kajang as O.C.P.D. when Mr. Caldwell goes on home leave124 words
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Advertisement187 1939-06-12 5 *^LHAMBRA— TODAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 P.M. 1hn ;ii»: B ORN FOR ACTION.. j^^^ J^^^ c O R DANGER g^BBM" D EQBBB HH wj a^h^^^. ifWlj HV fl^B Hi H •«Win| second oik "^^^^P^Bk. sar 4 ™A oeorge Brent few > \jM Olivia DeHaviUand V&3 fIV.^L John Payne wi Frmnk McHugh187 words
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Advertisement416 1939-06-12 5 A Great Comedy comes back! CAPITOL FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY TONIGHT and TOMORROW SPECIAL RETURN SCREENING OF M.G.M.S UPROARIOI S COMEDY HIT— i -*al 1^ Note: In oruer to avoid inconveniences of the Black Out. tomorrow night the late show Mill commence at 9.30 p.m. and finish just after midnight.416 words
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620 1939-06-12 6 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1939 A Goodwill Visit IN SPITE of the grim warnings cf those who feared there would be hostile demonstrations before the King and Queen during their visit to the United States, the royal tour has been a tremendous and unqualified success. Even certain620 words
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1122 1939-06-12 6 WALTER DURANTY - WALTER DURANTY BY AFTER a rapid but com- prehensive trip through Eastern Europe and the Balkans, I find it harder than ever to draw any conclusions, save that no one apparently wants war, and no one certainly is willing to bet more than even money1,122 words
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Advertisement430 1939-06-12 6 j|l BBkf t 111 ifl'JllJ 1 1 1 VI Bi CA L D B EC X S 1 WINTER SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA! KJtXIJW. Royal Netherlands Indies' Airways Royal Dutch Air Lines X.L.M. GETS YOU THERE IN 2» DAYS (ALL PLANES CALL AT BALI) LEAVE SINGAPORE TUESDAY AND THURSDAY ARRIVE SYDNEY430 words
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Advertisement258 1939-06-12 6 SIGNS OF ILLNESS IN CHILDREN. Lassitude and loss of interest m school and playmates is often noticeable m children. There Is a tendency to stay at home instead ol joining other boys and girls at play. Naturally such a condition worries careful parents who know how important it is for258 words
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Advertisement38 1939-06-12 6 SALE EXTENDED FOR 1 DAY ONLY. TODAY POSITIVELY THE LAST DAY Further reduction on all articles r "j p%pfc|/i» on screens, Cabinets, Tfc" I XI vt Elmbroicicries, Evening Bags, and Porcelain. 18. Battery Road. phone 7M3 Ist floor.38 words
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Article, Illustration71 1939-06-12 7 Close Shave In Hill Climb i:iniase m >esterday*s hill climb at the Cap w.k driven by Mr. G. E. N. Oehlers. young Municipal m* the second hairpin bend too vide, the car struck iktHl iii the lower rhotograph A VI ft. pole bethe fence and crashed through the car's windiheKrw Pre>s - 71 words
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288 1939-06-12 7 TOMORROW'S BLACKOUT THE BIGGEST YET More Than 1,000 Wardens On Duty In Chinatown FULL EQUIPMENT THREE hundred air raid warden posts m Singapore's taini^fT 1 Ye BUPpHed w *h large boxes con!vh« !h et > u 'P ment r than 1,000 wardens, mho ill man them during the black-out tomorrow288 words
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144 1939-06-12 7 Inquiries Fo"ow War Scares m the event of war they would be cut lippliu from Europe, firms m Malaya and ndies are inquiring for Australian manuIttllftv 'uiopment was revealed by Mr. F. R. R. van 'Dnsentative of Australian exporters, on his a few days ago,144 words
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Article156 1939-06-12 7 •From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 3. OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED to fill vacancies which will occur m the Hong Kong-Singapore Royal Artillery during the 1939-40 trooping season. A War Office notice issued today states that the names cf officers desirous ol being posted to this156 words
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Article216 1939-06-12 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Stgamat, June 11. WITH tears streaming down his cheeks, Ngor Thor, a middle-aged Chinese, whimpered m court that he was innocent and was the victim of a trick played on him by a man who had partaken of his hospitality The magistrate,216 words
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270 1939-06-12 7 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, June 11. rIE majority of the Wuhan Songsters, now m Malacca, are Christians. One is a Methodist, two or three Lutherans, and the rest Anglicans. Miss Margaret May Kiang their talented juvenile soprano soloist is a daughter of the Chief270 words
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Article112 1939-06-12 7 JOE KEARNS, Marcus Show electrician, is missing according to reports from Manila, where the company is playing. The efforts of both the police and the constabulary have failed to locate him He was reported to have left the Luneta Hotel, where he was staying, ten days112 words
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Article1668 1939-06-12 7 FAST TIMES IN GAP HILL CLIMB TWO treacherous hairpin bends and a road surface made greasy by rain for part of the time produced thrills galore at the hill climb organised by the Automobile Association of Malaya on the road over the Gap at Pasir Panjang yesterday. There were several1,668 words
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Article, Illustration46 1939-06-12 7 SOLDIERS' SI'NDAI MORNING These two soldiers were sitting on s bench on the Esplanade yesterday morning. Matching junks and schooners drying sails m the still, misty air. Recent Free Press articles would suggest that they might be wishing they were sailors.— Free Press picture.46 words
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459 1939-06-12 7 SERIOUS OMISSIONS HEALING with vocational training m agriculture Sir v Frank Stockdale, Agricultural Advise to the Colonial Office, m his report on his Malayan tour, considers the instruction given at the School of Agriculture, Serdang, is good, but that the courses suffer from a serious459 words
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Article32 1939-06-12 7 The annual athletic sports of the Methodist Girls' School, Klang, will be held on Saturday. June 24. on the school padang. Tunku Ampuan of Selangor has consented to give away the prizes32 words
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Article97 1939-06-12 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 10. TWO BURGLARIES and a snatch-and-run theft occurred m Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The P.W.D. quarters on Penang Hill were broken into and cash and Jewellery worth about $500 stolen while a teacher's house m Free School Road was97 words
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Advertisement19 1939-06-12 7 ptOUR CONVENIENCE 3|IE AFTER THE SHOW •WE AT J* CAPITOL S *"e> Rock Oyster* 111 and >* STunniiEs I •■NIMBI!19 words
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Advertisement15 1939-06-12 7 The Famous ACME PORTABLE WRINGER ITS A WRINGER CLEANSER-MANGLE ALL IN ONE ROBINSON CO., LTD.15 words
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Article, Illustration628 1939-06-12 8 Government Factories In China Urged BIGGER COTTON OUTPUT Chungking, June 1. THE extension of the textile industry to rural districts 4- was emphasised by Mr. Chen Li-fai-M-mister'of Educ.t^ tion, at the seventh annual meeting of the Chinese Spinning and Weaving Research Association held at Chungking, China's628 words
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Article100 1939-06-12 8 Priest's Life Saved By Cassock Charolles, May 25. A PRIEST who was thrown into a canal late last night by two unknown assailants owes his life to his cassock, which acted as a lifebuoy. At midnight the priest, Father Hardy, was asked to go to the bedside of a dying100 words
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Article435 1939-06-12 8 Hua Hsing Bank Scheme Will Fail Chungking, June 1. ASKED TO COMMENT on the creation of the Sino-Japanese Bank m Central Ch'Tia, the spokesmen of the j Ministry of Finance at today's Press Conference made the following remarks: Following their unsuccessful atterr.pt to undermine China's currency i structure by creating435 words
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118 1939-06-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 5. THE Siamese Ministry of Agriculture has issued the following communique: "As a result of negotiations, the F.M.S. Government has now agreed to allow Siam to export cattle and buffaloes to Malaya via Padang Besar, not exceeding 250118 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-06-12 8 LITTLE ANDREW FERGUSON "inspecting" men of the London Scottish before they left Waterloo for Aldershot. His brother v a member of the regiment.23 words
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Advertisement290 1939-06-12 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the: following materials or services For; particulars see Municipal Tenders Room Supply or Three Chlorine Flow Recorders Date ot Closing: 4 p.m.. July 3. 1939. Supply of Straight Pipes and Special. Castings for period Oct. 1. 1939 to; Sept.290 words
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Advertisement251 1939-06-12 8 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 7I. Mcyw Rd (near Swimming Cloto) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— TenDi* Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA 6. d\LU KlSfe SINOAPOU& i mirs to to7i> Qlgb level, gtrages. dally or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cutsir.e tennis, single and double rooms PHONE 43M NAPIER251 words
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Miscellaneous411 1939-06-12 8 Air [Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD Imperial: From Europe dueMonday. Thursday, Friday afternoons. Wearnes: From Penan?. Ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives every evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives Tuesday. Thursday Saturday afternoons. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives Tuesday, Friday, Sunday afternoons. X.L.M.: from Europe: Arrives Saturday. Monday, Wednesday evenings. K. N.1.411 words
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Miscellaneous83 1939-06-12 8 b vbn, I !>l!0< -i:nmJ SINGAPORE I TODAY I I I TOMORROW I P I I 8 I EMPIRE STATION I TODAY I TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 1 me m Rm Gg| i:um< i.'CaiJ CSJ \.M L 53 m. I P I I 1.3 10 4 B I PENANG TODAY83 words
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Advertisement508 1939-06-12 9 I I* UNCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) p. 6c O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. OITWARDS D Due Tonn.ee Spore. Tonnace Spore. SOMALI fi a/Tin Q Tine 18 RAJPUTANA 17 Soo Au* c 30 RANCHI ;7 SJX l\ Wmx •BANGALORE S JjJ S July 14 RANPURA 17 0 0 0 t 2 Irly508 words
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Advertisement520 1939-06-12 9 McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated tn Straitt Settlements.; GRESHAM HOUSE BATTERY Rl).. SINGAPORE. PHONE 5172. ELLERMAN BUCXNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m Englanaj HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer SopS™ ....C.IU Glasgow .....June"^ July 1 v* UERBY Calls Glasgow j uly 30 Aug 2 FOR NEW YORK,520 words
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Advertisement802 1939-06-12 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building. Colly ci Quay Singapore TeL 515 L Chartered Bank Building Penanf m Tc i 2G6to BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FASI SCKVIC£B MAKSfcILLLS. LONDON, CONTIMKNI AND GLASGOW lln con function witn the Gleo Line) DIOMED L'don, R'danu HuU ani H'burg In Port June 13 AGAMEMNON Mars.. Casa,802 words
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Article174 1939-06-12 10 Shortage of Dyestuffs In Britain CHARGES TO BE RAISED London, June 1. nEMAND for khaki and navy blue dyes are taxing, apU parently, the capacity of the British dyestuffs industry. The Treasury has just placed on the Free List a substance called Ripidogen Navy Blue, R. which is an organicBritish United Press - 174 words
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Article20 1939-06-12 10 The shooting, killing or taking of sambhur deer, rusa, barking deer and kijang has been prohibited absolutely m Negri Sembilan.20 words
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Advertisement642 1939-06-12 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. Incorporated id f MS) TELEPHONE: Freiftit 5433— Passage 5431 LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEUEKAJEI) MALAY STATES RUIAVWS. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS Of SIAM ft Mt s~* Sk M i//&trA/f~' s? jm W Oft *^Ms .^bJOm I fj** Ir fIT l/*^ r J-\ 0 mfAviP s^3r'<. Las -C642 words
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Advertisement495 1939-06-12 10 HENDERSON LINE Si HKIH 1 I (U SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon. Port Sudan. [Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Rangoon KEMMENDINE June 24 AMARAPOORA July 22 SAGAING July 22 PROME Aug 5 BURMA Aug 19 VOMA Sept. 2 PEGU Sept 16 SALWEEN Sept. 30 KEMMENDINE Oct. 14495 words
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Advertisement143 1939-06-12 10 RED FUNKEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) KLGLLAK I'ASSLNGLK and LAKGO Service from Singapore to Java. Born*o. Banka and BMJiton For BATAVIA, CIILKIBON and SLMAKANCi (Every Tuesday and Friday) s.s. NAM YONG Fri June 9 s.s. BAN HONG LJONG Tues. June 13 Tor SOURABAYA143 words
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Advertisement587 1939-06-12 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENTLiJjgrsI FKOM SINGAPORE AMi Ft.N fO CO! fiiiu,. ALEXANORIA NAPLLS. SAfK^U?^ PRESIDENT POLK j!. ii!£ I PRESIDENT GARFIELE n I I PRESIDENT MONROE PRESIDENT ADAMS JL"« Au? x PRESIDENT VAN BUREN "J g H PRESIDENT HARRISAN 26 r X PRESIDENT HAVES (x) carry no Dassengers TO AMLKK > FROM587 words
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Article826 1939-06-12 11 fraser And Co.'s List I Buyers Sellers I dis 2d I is 7^ 5s lHd I 38s 42« I 22s 9d 23s 9d I .c 8 ils I 1 30 I ds 6d 10s 3d 6d ii» i2s .30 cd. 70 I 20s 6d I826 words
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Article94 1939-06-12 11 applied H\ Messrs. Fraser Co. SATURMY, MM 10. 1939, 1 P.M. Total for kind book* Financial Close Date Ex. Div. year June 19 June 24 June 20 b- 5 iinal June 7 June 28 June 19 80 tea tax 2 2"? Int. June 7 June 28 June94 words
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507 1939-06-12 11 SALARY OF $18,000 U.S. A Washington. VIGOROUS under-coyer scramble is underway m Washington for the post of United States High Commissioner to the Philippines, one of the juiciest appointive plums President Roosevelt can bestow, says British United Press. The post, paying $18,000 U. S.507 words
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Article315 1939-06-12 11 Programme of drills up to and for week ending Sunday Today: 5.30 p.m. Headquarters, Officers (S.V.C.) tactical course; 5.15 p.m. Headquarters S.R.A. <v> lecture; 5.30 p.m. Headquarters S.R.E. (v> anti gas; 5.15 p.m. Headquarters, S.F.C.R.E. <v) Malay Section, section training; S.V. F.A., College of Medicine, College315 words
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Article147 1939-06-12 11 The marriage will take place on Tnursday, of Mr. A. H. David, of the Department of Statistics, Singapore, and Hilda, sixth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. G. de Alwis, of Klang Road Kuala Lumpur. A successful concert was given by the Selangor Indian Association at the Kuala Lumpur147 words
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Article176 1939-06-12 11 JUNE 10, 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 3 1G Montreal demand 54 3 16 Batavia demand 101 Samarang demand 101 Calcutta. Bombay Rangoon demand 155176 words
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118 1939-06-12 11 Jl XL 10. 1933: \Z O'CLOCK NOON Buyers SeUrn No. IX RivS. Spot 1005e... 2y 29U No. IX R.S.& F. 0.8 m cases June 29 29 'u G.F-AQ R.S.S P. OB m bales Jui:c 28 S, 28k VA W RS.S F. 0.8 In bales June118 words
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Advertisement186 1939-06-12 11 BANK OF CF IN A incorporated ixj w'Jin.a o\ Sp> < iaj jfiu lei) 12. Cerii Street Singapore Telepnones: M4nacer'» OrTKe o»u 4ssl Manage: OfTire 5412 Cxrhange l>ept 6411 General Offire Cable Address: CHI NdkLO I'aid l.p Capital h f JdOtOii»(jtC Krseive rund> to excess of Ch .jimi u«0 f186 words
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Miscellaneous191 1939-06-12 11 Law Notice For The Week Law Notice For The Week The list of cases lor hearing during the week commencing, today (Monday; is as follows: BEFORE THE CHIEF Jt STKK June 13— Court o! Appeal at Johore. June 16— Bankruptcy. BEFORE MR. JI'STKE PEDLOW June 12 at 11 a.m.: Part191 words
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356 1939-06-12 12 First Innings Decision On Padang PROBLEM FOR CAPTAINS THE S.C.C. secured a first innings lead with three wickets m hand against the United Services on the padang A^-t^rdav, Th#re--was no pla^ Saturday owing to The Services' side was below their full strength. The356 words
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172 1939-06-12 12 R. CRAIK, of the Royal Singapore Golf Club, led the qualifiers for the Island golf championship, qualifying rounds for which were held over the Island Club's course on Saturday and yesterday. Craik ran into top form yesterday after an indifferent round of 79 on172 words
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Article217 1939-06-12 12 THE R.A.O.C. defeated the S.C.R.C by seven runs In a low-scoring cricket match played on Hong Lim Green yesterday. Evan Wong took six wickets lor nine runs and Marsha!! s:ven lor 47. >res K.A.O.C. Marshall c Lim Swang b Kee Paw 8 Jackson c E. Wong by217 words
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Article242 1939-06-12 12 SIX icketl for lour runs was the bowling achievement of M. Kohloflf. of the St. Andrews Old Boys' cricket team, against an S.C.C. eleven yesterday on the school ground. The Old Boys won by six wickets. C. E. Fitton. of the Club, also bowled well242 words
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36 1939-06-12 12 Philadelphia, June 11. Densmore Shute, Craig Wood and Byron Nelsjn with aggregates of 284, tied m the American open golf championship. They will play off over 18 holes.— Reuter.36 words
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277 1939-06-12 12 Thoy In Form Against The Ceylonese A USEFUL 39 not out by R. Thoy. who also took six wickets for 23 runs, helped the S.R.C. beat the Ceylon Sports Club m a one day's cricket match played en the padang yesterday. The SRC. won by four wickets. Taking first lea.^e277 words
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Article106 1939-06-12 12 Royal Hunt Cup Probables London, Saturday. DKOBABLES lor the Royal Hum 1 Cup, to be run over 7f. 155 yds. at Ascot on Wednesday are Portmarnock <Beasley>, Caerloptic <B*ary», Mormond Hill <Carslake». Couverr (Gordon Richards*, Domaha Elliot Greenwich <Perman>, Time Step tßuttle). Neuvy (Smirke), The Hour <E. Smith). Buckv.ood (Lowreyj,106 words
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Article77 1939-06-12 12 (Trom Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, June 10. DROBABLV Malacca will give Singapore a walk-over m the Malaya Cup soccer tie due to be played m Singapore on July 8. Malacca is dissatisfied over the distribution of the gate money. There is even talk of Malacca77 words
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314 1939-06-12 12 Good Scores At Volunteers' Rifle Shoot THE annual rifle meeting of '"B" Company. Ist Battalion. Singapore Volunteer Corps, was held at Bukit Timah range yesterday. Some good scores were put up. At an At Home m the evening, Mrs. S. E. Travis. wi:e Of Capt. S. E. Travis, officer commanding314 words
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Article67 1939-06-12 12 TWO goals, scored m the last five minutes of play, gave the Chinese a 3 l victory over the Changi Gunners m a first division league football fixture at the Anson Road Stadium on Saturday. After a comparatively unimpressive first half the game grew into hard fought67 words
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Article520 1939-06-12 12 YESTERDAY'S game m the local junior singles and doubles badminton championship made up the best session by far seen since the start of the local tournament. Every tie was well contested, three of which went to the rubber. Scow Thiam Kirn and Cheong Hock Leng520 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-06-12 12 picture. THE Chinese scared two quick goals towards the end of the game to beat the R.A. (Changi) 3—l at the Stadium on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 31 words
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Article51 1939-06-12 12 (From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, June 10. •THE Perak cricket team to meet Selangor on June M and 25 at Ipoh will be Hart. Slade, Hewan, Fuller, Gillespie. Appuni, Moreira. Earn Hock, Cantrell, Noon, Amaladas. Toft, Samsudin, McCall and Suppiah, who played against Negri, are51 words
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391 1939-06-12 12 Selangor Won Cup Game Too Narrowly (Frcm Our Own Correspondent I KuaU Lumpur, June 10. INCLINED to take things (airly easily. Seiangor just managed to secure an odd goal m three victory over Penang m their Malaya Cup 1 soccer fixture on the Stadium today. It was generally expected, that391 words
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Article54 1939-06-12 12 THE following heats of the SRC sports will be run off on the club ground at 4.45 p.m. tomorrow and on Wednesday. Tomorrow: 100 yards scratch, 220 yards scratch, high jump, throwing the cricket ball (final). Wednesday: Putting the weight, long jump, 120 yards hurdles, kicking54 words
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Article79 1939-06-12 12 Race Results At Alor Star RACE l I FRIE! m:, I I V I RACE 2 I CIRCUS I s I Tot I Cash I J:? I Ml (ea RACE 3 I J/\r I ROM CHU I I CEAJ YAW AN I I I $13RACI BLA4 M CIRCUS Lai I79 words
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Article31 1939-06-12 12 The e I I terda> I ground s iiMI I I M.-.v I Wyk I I Love b B I Snoad It I I X toui two t31 words