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Title Section17 1939-06-17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,806. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article43 1939-06-17 1 lon-lon. June 16. by Mr. ing. of the :he British S M. NagKremlin last a long conver- Soviet Prime Minis- is of differ- France discussed, Tmffl Agency. OrTice circles mlta of M. p. at ions of -French pro...vourable" and Bri-43 words
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Article93 1939-06-17 1 MUTINY ON STEAMER INTHE ROADS 5/h'o In Darkness the tiring of diets, the flashing signal and pro- g >t the ship's M Police at 9.30 last id to a steamer m to find the shiD m Ha*- and the chief officer iith hi- head split open. who were led by93 words
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Article29 1939-06-17 1 ON MBMARINF K\(.l 1»\ FEARED <on. June 17. ul) submarine Phoenix, i of 60. has not rcdiving 30 hours > a telegram from J?* 1 lndo-( hina ReuterReuter - 29 words
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JAPAN TIGHTENS HER BLOCKADE
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736 1939-06-17 1 Food Shortage Becoming More Serious London, June IG. TIENTSIN i.ie^sages state the Japanrse tightened the screw against the concessions this morning when they permitted only a few Chinese to enter or leave the areas. Batches of Chinese labourers were refused admission to. the concessions and, instead were driven off mReuter; British Wireless - 736 words
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Article263 1939-06-17 1 CONCERN IN N.Y. PARIS An Axis Gesture London, June 16. BOTH the Park, and New York press* express considerable concern at the situation m Tientsin. The burden of Paris comment is shown m such passages as: La Justice: "Japan's coup de force will precipitate a Three Power Pact. The warningReuter - 263 words
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378 1939-06-17 1 Tokio, June IG. BRITAIN will be compelled to carry out any economic blockade of Japan single-handed, according to the Yomiuri Shimbun, popular daily.: Neither the United States nor France would join such a British move, even if they were asked to. the Yomiuri says.Eastern News - 378 words
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65 1939-06-17 1 Geneva, June IG. Mr Malcolm Mac Donald was questioned by members of the League Mandates 7 Commission regarding the Palestine White Paper at a private meeting of the commission today. rae nature of the questions was not divulged, but it is understood some of theReuter - 65 words
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31 1939-06-17 1 Sydney, June 15. Mr Hawking, New South Wales Minfster^fcr, was tilled when be fell from the seventh floor of a city building m Sydney today ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article140 1939-06-17 1 Rome, June 16. /CONSIDERABLE satisfaction at the situation m Tientsin is shown by political commentators m the Italian press today. Headlines hail the blockade as a Japanese reply to the encirclement policy and a checkmate to Britain. "Britain is m such a fix that it appearsReuter - 140 words
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Article164 1939-06-17 1 London. June IS. THE Daily Telegraph m a leader on Tientsin says the initial moves m, this game Intended to secure the position by bluff evidently have not succeeded It remains to be seen how willing the Japanese may be to recede from tneir talse positionReuter - 164 words
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137 1939-06-17 1 SINGAPORE MAN TIPPED INTO RED SEA End Of Junk Voyage Port Said, June 16. THE Chinese junk Pan j in, sailing from Hong Kong to the New York World's Fair sank m the Red Sea while being towed by a Gre^k steamer. The crew of three Britons, two Americans andReuter - 137 words
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Article125 1939-06-17 1 New York. June I SIMM RUSSELL, reputed to be chfef of the Irish Republican Army, addressing 3,000 members of the Irish Clubs today, called on Americans, Irish and British to lend moral and financial support to the am "organised will o" the wisp bOHMa In EnglishReuter - 125 words
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Article24 1939-06-17 1 Tientsin, June 16. Eric Mayell, the British-born Amen* can newsreel cameraman whom the Japanese arrested two days ago, was released today.- ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Advertisement80 1939-06-17 1 SUP PORT MALAYAN PRODUCE. DRINKBIGIATEA J 9^ 1 /V^a x^^^H SI i^k vl fj 1 1 M Ip T^night Orchestral Concert 8.1 5 to 9.15 P- m D 'NNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight NEH (VBARET PROGRAMME SLCCESS l A PERI ci JEAN VAR '"HILAR AND TALENTED SPANISH DANCERS R80 words
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Advertisement172 1939-06-17 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY DHNK BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW H HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE 0 SPLENDID FLOOR SHOW BY EDNA BELLEFONTAINE NOTED YOUNG ENGLISH DANCER DINNER $3.— NON-DINERS $I— DANCE FORMAL DANCE TO THE NEW UP-TO-DATE 10 PIECE DANCE BAND DIRECTED BY A. BERSHADSKY SUNDAY 1 MORNING 11 A.M.172 words
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802 1939-06-17 2 Stirs Up Imperialist Sentiments In Canada < NATIONAL SPIRIT Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 16. THE Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, 1 today told reporters that Their Majesties had shown what the power of goodwill can accomplish m a community. "We all had an opportunity802 words
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Article84 1939-06-17 2 Nairobi, June 16. ifENYA is suffering from a serious plague of locusts. The Agricultural Department today announced "The infestation is so great and the laying of eggs so extensive and m such inaccessible areas that it is impossible to destroy the eggs and young locusts withoutReuter - 84 words
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Article130 1939-06-17 2 The Hague. June 16. FXIFFEREN'CES m the Netherlands Cabinet over finance, which might make it impossible for it to continue vi office were mentioned by the Premier. Dr. H. Colijn, m the Lo^'er House today. The Cabinet is now discussing the 1940 Budget. Dr. Colijn said:Reuter - 130 words
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Article31 1939-06-17 2 London, June 16. MR. C. R. ATTLEE, of the Opposition, who is m a London nursing home, is to undergo a major operation on Tuesday morn- British Wireless ing.-British Wireless - 31 words
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268 1939-06-17 2 REASSURING STATEMENT ur DPTTPVP London, June Ib. BfcLIME there never has been a time before when our plans for war were so carefully laid or given so much thought/ declared Earl Chatfield, Minister for Co-ordination of Defence, m the course of a reassuring statementReuter - 268 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-06-17 2 Deleaves of 50 nations are attending the Olympic Congress wkkk ucs opened at St. Jajnes's Palace. General von Reichenaw, of Germany is seen chatting with Lord Burghley.27 words
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Article143 1939-06-17 2 China War A Contract London, June 16. The effects of the China conflict on shipping contracts occupied the attention of the King's Bench Division today when Mr. Justice Branson, on appeal, upheld an arbitration decision that the charter party on the steamship Errington Court had been invalidated. The Court Line,Reuter - 143 words
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Article84 1939-06-17 2 Washington. June 16. Senators McCarran and Thomas today introduced before Congress a proposal to direct the President to issue $2,000,000,000 m new currency on the backing of sterilized gold and gold held m the Stabilisation Fund. The senators also propose that the price of newly-mined domesticReuter - 84 words
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165 1939-06-17 2 Japan Doomed To Collapse Sa y s Dr. kung judging m ternationa! d; ;he past two vfar« jook for resistance i -I firmly day be fore regression and the final vi Rung, Preside: and concurrently m a brotd Militarily. ?rows stranger Kress has b< tactics the r. troops and herChinese Central News - 165 words
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Article55 1939-06-17 2 irles Boyt-r and Irerw I v.f :i teamed* m RKO (production "Lovr Affair •J* 1 ied at the Car appear for the nr Romance is the Affair." Boyei 'm love at I white on th weddings. When the LU they plan tot,to meet asain Empire State55 words
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Advertisement93 1939-06-17 2 BB^' aBB^. K^a^ V Wf FT I L.^l 111 Bill BBBt n^T^Bfc^ ifc*§2& wlA^tL^^^k.A.rm. lI i I 11 1 H > and FRESHEST SELECTION Partridge OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE Woodcock lull for occasions which call for something unusual. Poultry or lfetf f «*"t' Game is the order of the day. o■Ckl i93 words
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Advertisement11 1939-06-17 2 Thea trl^ MAKE-t,,' r LEl «HNE^ HE DIC »L HAIL ii,11 words
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Article455 1939-06-17 3 WOMAN TELLS HOW GANG WAS ROUTED Shots Fired During A Midnight Raid SAFE KEYS SNATCHED PROCEEDINGS m a case m which a Chinese, Eu Li, was charged m the Singapore Criminal District Court yesterday with attempted robbery, were suddenly stayed by Mr. J. McFall, who transferred the case to the455 words
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184 1939-06-17 3 Warning To Eurasian Peeping Tom" is a great nuisance to the police," declared A. G. Shears, m the Singapore Third Police describing John Fernandez, 22-year-old 0 pleaded guilty to a charge of committing with intent to annoy, by entering the a house m Tronoh Road m the early lay morning.184 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-06-17 3 rC&sOfl J W Tn Reimers, Piofessor of Agriculture at the StclI i rtrenMy, ipe Province, the oldest University m South Africa t Singapore yesterday m the X.P.M. liner Boissevain, with his wife.37 words
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Article215 1939-06-17 3 MR. BALDWYN LOWICK. Hon. secretary of the Straits Settlements i Singapore) Association, is likely to be the next Municipal Commissioner. He has been nominated as the representative of the S.S. iS.) A. in succession to Mr. A. W. W. Ker, who has gone on leave. As there215 words
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Article, Illustration231 1939-06-17 3 AN EXHIBITION of paintings by Mr. Ong Schang Tchow, noted for his lepresentations of flowers, will be opened at 9 a.m. today by Mr. Kao Ling Pai. Chinese Con sul General, at the Chinese Chambe of Commerce. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6231 words
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Article86 1939-06-17 3 PEOPLE prominent m many walks of life appear m Who's Who m Malaya, the 1939 edition of which has just been published. Compiled by Fishers Limited, m conjunction with Printers Limited, it forms a useful book of reference and besides giving short biographies of leading86 words
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241 1939-06-17 3 AGED MALAY'S DEATH DRIVER EX ONERATED fHE Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday exonerated a young Chinese motorist, Chung Mm Kee, from blame m connection with a fatal motor accident m North Bridge Road, on June 5 at the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of an aged241 words
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Article134 1939-06-17 3 ITEMS m last night's Government Gazette included: Mr. P. H. Burgess to be secretary to the Board of Licensing Justices, Penang. Mr. D. Gray, M.C.S., to act as Assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore. Haji Badruddin bin Haji Papang to be a member of the Board of Visitors134 words
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Article89 1939-06-17 3 (From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, June 16. FOLLOWING REPORTS of systematic thefts of dynamite from tin mines m Ipoh, Tronoh, Batu Gajah and Tanjong Tullang the police arranged special patrols and their efforts were rewarded last night when a Tamil was arrested with 100 sticks of89 words
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237 1939-06-17 3 Tributes To State Council Members (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 16. TRIBUTES to five members of the State Council of Selansor were psjd by the Sultan of Selangor at a meeting of the Council. He referred to two members who 'had died— Dato Haji Hassan (Orang Kaya Maha237 words
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Article, Illustration147 1939-06-17 3 "CINGAPORE women dress exceedingly smartly," Miss Lilian Ondray, buyer for one of the largest millinery concerns m Australia, who is m Singapore on a business tour of the Far East, told a Free Press reporter yesterday. "The idea still persists overseas that S-ngapore is one147 words
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Article105 1939-06-17 3 1/OLUNTEERS MENTIONED m last night's Government Gazette include the following: Mr. E. J. H. Hewitt granted a commission as Acting Sub-Lieut., S.S.NV.R, Mr. A. G. Baker granted a commission as Acting Sub-Lieut., SS.R.N.V.P. Mr. R. Cox granted a commission as Acting Sub-Lieut.. S.S.R.N.VR. Mr. J. D. C.105 words
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Article92 1939-06-17 3 THE VIEW taken m the colony with regard to the sounding of electric horns unnecessarily was seen m a summons case m Penang. when a Chinese who was produced m the Middle Court, was fined the maximum sum of $10 for the offence of sounding92 words
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Article66 1939-06-17 3 'From Our Own Correspondent* Penang, June 15. •"THE SALVATION ARMY m Penang will celebrate its first anniversary from July 1 to July 4. Special meetings and functions have been arranged to be held at 226 MacAUster Road, the headquarters of the Salvation Army. Brigadier Lord, Chief of66 words
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Article56 1939-06-17 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 15. lITHILE a new bridge was being as- sembled at Tanjon? Tuallang yesterday, an eight pound hammer tell on the head of a Chinese coolie 30 feet below, fracturing his skull. He was removed unconscious to the Batu56 words
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Article59 1939-06-17 3 The annual distribution of prizes and Cambridge Local certificates will be held m the hall of the Anglo-Chin-ese School, Cairnhill Road, on Friday. June 23, at 9.30 a.m. Mrs. Tan Chin Tuan will present the certificates and prizes, and Mr. Yap Pheng Geek .will address the school59 words
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Advertisement170 1939-06-17 3 /f.'l GAIN VIM toEhP irt. njw. to avoid 3gaWi» yourself from b^ coming fat t&« /-jg ££L)L3A way. Keep /Mm youthful figure or f/BfisSi\ rraine am th- <P"»e<*fuh»eM /hL&R j l r ccer.tly enjoyed. 13B? s.mple follow .-'NIiSS fa REDUSA way. An tL^^sall -\:*!ent course. You l^SiS 1 t "extra**170 words
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Advertisement187 1939-06-17 3 ECZEMA WORMS DOGS' ARCH-ENEMIES WIPED OUT At the Animals' Ptfendl Hospital, London, TEN THOUSAND consecutive cases of Eczema and Tapeworm have been successfully treated with TASTELESS EVAPORAL The Super-C ItCJ KMT lor Dogs and Cats. THE SPECIFIC THAT HAS NEVER FAILED. No messy ointments— No fasting or fuss. Just mix187 words
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Miscellaneous12 1939-06-17 3 Law Notice For The Day Before the Registrar at 9.15 a.m.: Taxations.12 words
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272 1939-06-17 4 LITTLE TAPPING ACTIVITY (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 15. UISUAixiSiNG the probability of an increase m the number of Malay unemployed due to little tapping being done by smallholders, Raja Haji Abdullah, speaking at a meeting of the Selangor State Council today at272 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-06-17 4 FREDERICK SNITK JVXR., who has spent the last three years oi his life m an Iron Lung, arrived at Le Havre where he disembarked from the Nonnandie on his way to Loardes. the sacred shrine where he seeks "spiritual nourishment/40 words
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59 1939-06-17 4 Rout, June 15. TTHE FIRST SQUADRON ol the Italian Navy will carry out exercises m Spanish, Portuguese and Moroccan waters. The warships are estimated a', more than 100 including several suomarines. The squadron will leave home waters at the end of the mouth and itReuter - 59 words
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267 1939-06-17 4 2 Prosecutions After Malacca Black-Out (From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, June 16. DRILLIANT flashes of lightning occurred during the seven-hour black-out held last night and this morning throughout the municipal area and the mukim of Pringgit, the hill outside the town where Government officers live. A storm followed and although267 words
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108 1939-06-17 4 London, June 15. IF WE MAKE A STAND at TienU'r. it should be for certain principles, says the Manchester Guardian. Firstly, we can do nothing to aid Japanese aggression; secondly, we will not give up our right to trade m China; finally m theReuter - 108 words
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359 1939-06-17 4 Oberon Marries Man Who Started Her Career London, June 4. JLIERLE OBERON, 28-years-old al-mond-eyed film-star who once said, "If ever I wanted to get married, not ten Alexander Kordas could stop me." married Alexander Korda, the producer who "discovered" her, at Antibes on the French Riviera. The ceremony took place359 words
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Article961 1939-06-17 4 Mr. Mac Donald Explains Palestine Policy PLEA FOR UNDERSTANDING Geneva, June 16. MR. Malcolm Mac Donald, the Secretary of State for the Golonies, addressing the Mandates Commission of llie^ League of Nations yesterday, explained British policy m Palestine, beginning with an examination of the WhiteReuter - 961 words
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Article, Illustration12 1939-06-17 4 THE MARQI IS OF EXETER leaving Marlborough House after visiting Queen Mary.12 words
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171 1939-06-17 4 B ritish Prestige Raised In The New World Canadians would h r the mother count^". fight at the drop King and Queen, impendent of summing up the R oya i v l ork "From now on Canada intended to influence a policy. «««nc*n fort^ On the other hand Thcr v*171 words
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Article34 1939-06-17 4 r\R. NEGRIN forme: Sptaisfa Premier. ar«fl Stnor del Ctj Foreign Minis;?: who are m Nogales, Mexico, m? trying to M homes for 300 Spanish refufeei arrived m Mexico rrcrr. ]v rnwt British United Pr<34 words
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Article64 1939-06-17 4 Tokio, June 16. V T I HE JAPANESE SPONSORED "puppet" administration at Peiping has decided to create by the end of the year a regular Chinese Army to co-operate with the Japanese forces "In maintaining peace," says the Nichi Nichi Shimbun. It will consist ofReuter - 64 words
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Advertisement141 1939-06-17 4 PAIN AFTER MEALS By Dr. F.B. Scott, M.D., Paris Of ail the aches and pains which patients come and tell me about, stomach pain after meals Is probably the most common. "I get such stabbing, griping pains after meals," they say, or "my meals give me such a horrible fuU-up141 words
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Advertisement110 1939-06-17 4 <fke SHOE FOP mdM >^HEAVY DUTY^Jg 23-30. .0*25 «WT 1 36-^2!!..!!!d-36 I m| I SPfCIAL BfiAMDS a :j 36-42 0-49 8 W/ ILi 36-42 D»i3 f Tf\ 36-42 0« 59 J&\ifiy^A ■uH///( ht^f! 4drt. oi Bat* Shoe U>- i*a ?.\^»***^^^^^^^^^^B ANNOUNCEMENT We take pleasure to announce the appointment o "UNITA"110 words
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686 1939-06-17 5 INDUSTRIAL MOBILISA TION PLANS IN AMERICA "But," he said, 'our efforts at indusj trial mobilization and our general experience disclose that we cannot i convert potential production into ac- tual production m a large way In com- plicated items m less than some 1 twelve months. It will take theBritish United Press - 686 words
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53 1939-06-17 5 A Chinese lorry driver, Lay Kirn Mm. was yesterday fined $10 m the Singapore Traffic Court, when he was convicted on a charge of negligent driving along Robinson Road on June It was alleged by the prosecution that accused drove his car negligently and knocked53 words
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Article235 1939-06-17 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Te nun,?, June Hi LJOW a party of police officers hid themselves m a house m Logan Road and frustrated an alleged attempt to burgle the house by five men, was related m the Second Court before Mr. A. W. Bellamy. Mr.235 words
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Article67 1939-06-17 5 <From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. June 15. IT is indicated In the annual report of the Junior Civil Service Association, Penang, that another petition, drawing the attention of the Government to the stagnation m promotions m the general clerical service is being drawn up67 words
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Advertisement219 1939-06-17 5 'JJpAY TOMORROW 4 SHOWS DAILY —1 1 A.M. 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 P.M. H, W ost Thrilling Sea Drama ever Filmed with a Cast of Matchless Stars! 850 LATEST "PATHE GAZETTE^ ■C 3 of The British American Submarine W5, Their Majesties m Ottawa. er made." Film Daily. >ure To PlD;.se219 words
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Advertisement47 1939-06-17 5 BRITAIN'S LOVELIEST PICTURE i PREMIERE 27TH PAVILION BOOKING PLANS OPEK 1 Jm W W H^M^Rti ill GILBERT SULLIVAN 1 IJ OPERA EVER FILMED By a r<n{em«nt with Rupert d'UylyC>ri« Adapted. Conducted and Produced by i^^Fn^H GEOFFREY TOY? I Directed by VICTOR SCHERTZINGEA Ij^ll GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOR KENNY BAKER47 words
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Advertisement453 1939-06-17 5 (CIRCLE ENTIRELY SOLD OUT FOR TONIGHTS 9.15 (PERFORMANCE. TELEPHONE BOOKINGS MUST BE PAH) FOR BT I 9 P.M. PAVII IfIN 4 PERFORMANCES TODAY and SUNDAY J rnwiLiuw AM3 15 6 15 915 j I\ ZVIAGNIFICEM Jm ffk film* 1 M c;randf>t I STRAITS TIMES W^» W &~+m&k NO PRAISE (AN453 words
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637 1939-06-17 6 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1939. The Clerical Debtor THE ANNUAL report of the Co-operative Department for last year which was laid before the Legislative Council at Monday's meeting marks another staee m the progress of Malayan social economy. The average savings by clerical workers m the form637 words
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Article, Illustration620 1939-06-17 6 Frank H. Hedges - Japanese "Puppets" Fear Shanghai Terror Frank H. Hedges By JERRORISM, principally m the form of assassination, hovers over Shanghai, but Britons and all other foreigners, save the invading Japanese, are secure from it and do not free its effects. It is those Chinese who ha*e taken office or service m620 words
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Article455 1939-06-17 6 " Pertinax - "Pertinax" By Paris, June 9. A CCORDING to information here the British Cabinet has reached an important decision likely to be regarded as satisfactory by the rulers of Soviet Russia. It may be summarised as follows. Each signatory of the contemplated pact of mutual assistance, Britain,455 words
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Advertisement120 1939-06-17 6 make a propet GIMLET IH I yum jutttfl v r^P LIME nA,#pV JUICE m«s/ KO^C 3 agsg^w»w=wi=if^l^^lljlf-a BY SPECIAL A^^ TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT KING 0F SI AM ESTD. 1872 NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY. NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIPS WATCHES. uncorpuratea m Ceylon) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. SPECIAL PRIME120 words
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Advertisement12 1939-06-17 6 MEN'S DRESSING GOWNS AND HANDKERCHIEFS 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.12 words
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858 1939-06-17 7 WELL-KNOWN CHINESE BROKER IS FINED 1 ,000 City Office Used As Betting House 17 -YEAR- OLD SON ALSO CHARGED Kd2? ri l^ V 4N a 53 vear "«W Hokkien sharebroker, comn uniU A ellknown "an m the Hokkien Khoo Hook Choo I< -year-old son of Khoo Kav Hian was bound858 words
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Article, Illustration10 1939-06-17 7 I Urn new ArgenMelhour i?. who wsU-rday m i r.ius-evain.10 words
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Article47 1939-06-17 7 Sequel To Taxi-Dancer's Suicide at M luva. June 16. Irj into a :he su. y< img d .y r.iter admis- on the m d against cashier s held today I after thj eeutioa wit■nitrmlwfrm I :'or the direct evid;o sabv to a charge v, ..> bound three year.-.47 words
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Article40 1939-06-17 7 Elephant Herd Is "Condemned' m spondent) Hmckok, June 15. HERD of wild iderable dariistrict cf province, tho* ruetrd considerably s been i<sue.l r and the rests with the rnor. whose adrmaraj. Southme outside help :h rough the post. MM Consulatere.40 words
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Article47 1939-06-17 7 -year-old Cantonese rentice, alleged to have the killng of a Lee Liew Cham, I tailor's shop m •N^'" the night of Apr. 22, d io stand his trial at the Arizes at the concluy -rtliminary inquiry Third Police Court, rved his defence.47 words
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251 1939-06-17 7 CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY GARDEN PARTY THERE was a good response to the garden party yesterday afternoon, held m aid of the Child Welfare Society at Bishopsbourne, where stalls; and side-shows- were well patronised. The proceedings were opened by Lady Thomas, who was presented with a bouquet by one of the251 words
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Article140 1939-06-17 7 New Executive Cou ncil Mem ber MX E. GREGORY-JONES, of Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd., has been appointed a member of the Executive Council, m succession to Sir John Bagnall, who resigned when he went on leave recently. An official announcement will be mr.de shortly, it is understood. Born m140 words
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Article121 1939-06-17 7 <From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 15. THE National Museum here has within the past week added to its coilection of relics of ancient times m Siam. Some of these relics were discovered as a result of excavations carried out this year at Nakon Pathom, on121 words
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Article24 1939-06-17 7 Bangkok will be en fete on Saturday, June 24, when Siam's National day is being celebrated. The day has been declared a Government holiday.24 words
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Article83 1939-06-17 7 Four Tigers Shot (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, June IC. TOUR TIGERS were shot at Tekai, 22 miles from Alor Star, this morning and brought to the capital for sale. The tigers were three-year-old and measured five feet from head to tail. The animals had been ravaging the village83 words
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Article100 1939-06-17 7 «From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 8. MALAYA HAS GIVEN £22,250,000 towards Empire defence during the last 20 years. Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, Secretary of State for the Colonies, announced In the House of Commons tonight, m reply to Mr. Annesley Somerville I Cons,. Windsor), that100 words
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Article53 1939-06-17 7 Under the auspices of the Muslim Improvement Club there will be a lecture m Tamil, at 69, Tras Street, the premises of the club, on Sunday at 7 p.m. on "Our country and our community's position at the present time," by Mr. S. S. Abdul Razak. Mr. G. M. Thuraff53 words
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142 1939-06-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 16. LANCE-CORPORAL James Parker, of the Royal Engineers, Changi, was killed when the motor-'/ rry he was driving crashed this afternoon at Plenthong. He was returning with the lorry from Menthong to a military camp at142 words
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621 1939-06-17 7 CRITICAL COMMENTS IN HIGH COURT ACTION U TF solicitors do their work m a slipshod manner ire they to be allowed to go back on their own written word?* I think the public would not be safe, as m this case the public got into621 words
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Advertisement36 1939-06-17 7 YOUR CONVENIENCE or AFTER THE SHOW DINE AT THE CAPITOL RESTAURANT ydney Rock Oysters and UMOENG STRAWBERRIES OBTAINABLE Tv BABY Hl* X 11 m. n^ inches high nt Tibs. 12oi. 9OOLOO NETT. <55?** WALSH LTD"V^^ Hate.36 words
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Advertisement234 1939-06-17 7 BEAUTIFUL Pp HAND CUT cWEstjp I r A Q j 1m Kmm rm U CTtgPiffifr tf* p V C T A i Vr^ V^' Listed below are a few prices: A±A^« Salad Bowls diameter 9"— 58.50 >^M^iyJ\ Square Spirit Bottles from 51 2,50 Sjimt^L Triangular Whisky Decanters fromsl2.so Jugs from234 words
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Article192 1939-06-17 8 Weak After Rheumatism There is only one way to deal with rheumatism. It is not sufficient merely to clear it out of the system— it must be kept out. For 10 years this man has been free from the trouble "A bad attack of192 words
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Article139 1939-06-17 8 Paris. IX the annual referendum conducted •bf La dnemato^raplie Fraßcaiae In which 600 cinema directors In France and North Africa recorded their opinions. "Snow White" is the film which I obtained the maximum receipts during the year and Jean Gabtn was rated the mast popular artiste.139 words
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Article44 1939-06-17 8 JHE SALVAGE SHIP ORPHITwhTeh for three months m 1935 was engaged m searching for the wreck ol H^d n S f nia Which was Old Head of Kinsale m May. 1913 has be-n disposed or. For the past w years gsasasssc44 words
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Article574 1939-06-17 8 Fear That Padi Lands Slip From Their Hands SELANGOR COUNCIL PLEA (From Our Own Correspondent) nnrrn -*«ala Lumpur, June 15. rv.O fears regarding the future of the Malays were expressed by Raja Haji Othman at a meeting today of the Selangor State Council: That Malays574 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-06-17 8 PRIOR TO THEIR DEPARTURE for Germany, General Franco took the salute at a parade of the German "Condor' Legion, airmen who have fought m the Spanish War. General Franco decorath- Major Hemke of the -Condor" Le io:i37 words
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Article33 1939-06-17 8 Hl** >. h >■■ Canaci. button ,bet, relief v. China m J i oo the 1 and Dr head Health bee:: mediati 1 dor.--. Mr L.I ford of th< copies n move i33 words
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54 1939-06-17 8 SW EDEN OFFERS HAVEN TO SPAIN PRISONERS Sweden has agreed to gave sanctuary to the 97 German and Austrian prisoners from the former International Brigades who were to have been sent back to Germany. The men are nearly all refugees ce W S U° b H s e hed hen54 words
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271 1939-06-17 8 More System In Amateur Elying Needed Hpo aid pilots In being systematic when making cross-country flights, members of the Royal Singapore Flying Club proposed at a talk en Thursday night that standard flight record pads should be prepared. Mr. E. C. Whlteley, a senior member In the course of a271 words
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Article212 1939-06-17 8 Mr. Lowick Next Commissioner lyjK. BALDWYN LOWICK. Hon. secretary of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association, is likely to be the next Municipal Commissioner. He has been nominated as the representative of the S.S. (S A m succession to Mr. A. W. W. Ker who has gone on leave. As there212 words
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Advertisement115 1939-06-17 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE I MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders! ar? now invited for the i following materials or services. ForJ particulars s?e Municipal Tenders Koom: Supply and delivery at the Municipal Transport Cenirc cf 19 ljrry chassis. Date of Closing. 12 noon, Jane :s. ipj-i. BKcnttan or earthworks at Chan;i F115 words
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Advertisement88 1939-06-17 8 HOARD RESIDENTS. SEA FRONT fUkTOIHA CMUNGB—n Meyer Rd (near Swimming Club; Boaru-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5755. EAST ANGLSA ft, OXLtt KlbL SIMiAfOE*. 3 mini to coto Qlgn level giraffes, dally or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennla, slngi* and double rooms. PHONE 435« NAPIER HOUSE88 words
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Miscellaneous302 1939-06-17 8 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD Imperial: From Europe due— Montu.s, Thursday, Friday afterQoons. Wearnes: From Penans. 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.L.M.:302 words
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Miscellaneous52 1939-06-17 8 Djambi Java, s.-West Sumatra/ 's -eL" 4 P m fc^ Moiucca vi 0 Laboean BiUk 9 pm Medanx i?J»* 4 Pm. Palemban? M 9 pm Pontlanak J P-m. MAILS EXPECTED CKi^ Q r m Nether^nds indies by air from^ Cted ln Sto BaP«e today. Singapore tomorrow expected Jn PecLT,^^'^^" M«52 words
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Miscellaneous44 1939-06-17 8 PASSENGERS BY AIR jin^Mrs. Menho, Mte Menho, Mr. file*: v^od Mr. H. Schoevel. Mr P a m Mierlo, Mr. and Mrs. Zander v m Left for Medan, India and Eurooe by ttt mt CLEARANCES BSSta^ST 1 Senans (Dv June 18: Mata Harl, Pj-rrhus (Brit.!.44 words
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Miscellaneous492 1939-06-17 8 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE TODAY ZML 225 metre* ZHP 30 06 metre* 1 p.m. 13.45 Light orchestral concert. R~. tl the Adc id. 1.30 Mid-day rubber and tin prk 132 Light orchestral concert. from the Adelphi Hote! fconid > 2. c0 Interval. I H tft*y request prOfnBOM I o 30 Peipin^492 words
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Miscellaneous89 1939-06-17 8 It. SI PENANG I TODAY Mi me* < 19.30 n. p n si PARIS TODA\ 8.10 Tail D 7.05 Colo) I 7.50 X 8.30 M 8 4 rowan p.m. 1.20 N Col": 8.50 PrJ! C BERLIN TODAY MM \m MIS I 5.0.i 6.20 C 7.2" N 7.35 C 8.20 N89 words
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561 1939-06-17 9 LUXURY, BEAUTY, SPEED rAm T San Francisco, June i. JiUKMhn United States Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, chairman of the Board of the American President Lines, returned to his desk at San Francisco headquarters after a six-weeks' business trip to Washington m the interest of561 words
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Advertisement547 1939-06-17 9 i PiOand BRITISH INDJA LINES I INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) P. CS. N. COS SAILINGS. OITWARDS Oue Due f nna«e S pore Tonnage Spore. SOMALI 6 800 Julw 2ft ISJ B ta JXK-t RAJPUTANA ***** Aug* li IMBO June 30 RANCHI 17 000 Aul' 25 BANGALORE 6 000 aSI' 26 15.500547 words
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Advertisement153 1939-06-17 9 McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Strcity Settlements. GKESHAM HOUSE BAITERY HD. SINGAPORE. I'HONfc 5172. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m Bnglanaj HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer !>«« Sails CITY OF PITTSBURG Calls Glasgow June 29 July 2 CITY OF DERBY Calls Glasgow July 30153 words
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Advertisement755 1939-06-17 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Colljei Quay. Singapore j > 5151. Chartered Bank Building Tenang TeL 1368. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MAKSLILLES. LONDON COMIMNI AND GLASGOW (Id conjunction with the Glen Line) Dae Saili AGAMEMNON Mars., Casa, L'don R'd:.m, Ham. and Glasgow Tomorrow June 21 GLENFINLAS I.'den, R'dam, H'burg,755 words
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Miscellaneous136 1939-06-17 9 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive:— Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2: Exit 3:— Chltral 18; Kistna 16; Pangkor 14; Hopepeak li; pres. Polk 9. Empire Dock, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3:— Cape Sable 30; Phemius 32; Pyrrhus 24; Perak 36.136 words
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542 1939-06-17 10 SOLITARY GOAL - SOLITARY GOAL WIN BY a drive which caught the goalkeeper on the wrong foot, Ding Ec scored the only goal m the inter-team soccer match at the King Edward VII College of Medicine to give the Juniors a one-nil victory over the Seniors yesterday.542 words
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66 1939-06-17 10 A *>• BAKER won the S.C.C. billiards rk championship final yesterday, defeating A. F. Hunter by 500 points to Baker played consistently and established an early lead which he held comfortably. Hunter was not as accurate as usual and missed several easy shots early m66 words
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Article53 1939-06-17 10 The iollowing will play for the Public Services and Law vs. Services tomorrow at 11 a.m. at s C C P_Bartram, Dr. J. a. P. Cameron, T. D. G A. Cooper, A. Gilmour, j E Jeans L^H. Pearce, J. R. Po tter, J* t Wa^d Staunton J A53 words
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Article20 1939-06-17 10 In a friendly game of scccer played at Farrer Park on Thursday the L*d Clut'-aT WUh Weame20 words
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Article161 1939-06-17 10 J^ISAPPOINTING soccer was seen at the J.C.S.A. ground yesterday when the home team beat the R.A.F (H.Q.) by the only goal of the match lin their second division (b> league fix- ture. The winners scored their goal two minutes from the end through Lourdes after161 words
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Advertisement501 1939-06-17 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated to P. M.S.) TELEPHONE: Frrieht 5432— Passam 512 L SSHk^un pacific inuVEL SYCTRii m EngUa^ Hit ...i... t KlHfTt offers IRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLLLL •r direct EMPRfcSS to V ANCOLVER-ACROSS CANADA by TRANS-COMIN-tNIU TRAIN without change— thence by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND or the501 words
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Advertisement288 1939-06-17 10 lor Everything Appertaining to Ocean Passages. Foreign Mone> hxchanje and Freight aoph co'Sk's ROBINSON BOAU No Booking "cci Telephone 5908. BIBBY LINlf KANGOON. COLOMBO. PORT SI HW h R^ILLES. PLYMOUTH ""IOXDOX "ith through connection from and Penang HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Leave Rangoon Colombo SHROPSHIRE Jime2 9 July 6 STAFFORDSHIRE July288 words
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Advertisement413 1939-06-17 10 AMERICAN iRKioENTTiij^ I FROM SINGAPOKt AND rtx*vr 2 KtlCOPt I PRESIDENT POLK pore §5 I PRESIDENT GARFIFT n In Port n „T> a PRESIDENT MONROE Jul 5 PRESIDENT ADAMS J^ 26 I PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Au l 2 PRESIDENT HARRISON Au 2C I X PRESIDENT HAVES S(^ T j <x)413 words
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500 1939-06-17 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From Lc.-.don 5.30 p. m. Yesterday •New York prices quoted m OS currency. The above are dealers middle prices jobbers margins, brokerage and stamp duty are not included. Share of £i denomination unless otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c. 1944-64 Funding Loan, 4 p.c.500 words
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Article963 1939-06-17 11 Fraser And Co.'s List USE I*. M» 5 PM MLNLNG Bayers Sellers 3s ij'.d 4s ad its *2s 22s M 23s 9d 20,3 d 2* 1.22-2 1.274 35 M 10s M 5 s .65 .6* 19s 6d 20s W |M J^ y 6S 7S 20s963 words
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Article114 1939-06-17 11 U« Supplied Hy Messrs. Fraser Co. iimi.w irNK 16. 1939: 5 P.M. I KII»A1. JtWli ao, w. rotaJ fOI (financial 5-, Int. JuniTg jSSfa* J" 11^ 2 0 J|£ M taal June 7 June 28 June 19 «0,« 2. 2 Tln1 X June 7 June 28 June114 words
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Article97 1939-06-17 11 ISSUED BY FRASER CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY The price of tin at midday was $114 4, unchanged, and the price of rubber at 4 o'clock was buyers Spot 28 6 cents and buyers July| September 28 !1, market quiet. Despite the fact that markets97 words
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Article171 1939-06-17 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan?, June 16A local medical practitioner, Dr. T. G. A. Scully, was sued by Fiat 8. A. for $114.22, m respect of repairs to his car and goods supplied, m the Penang District Court. Mr. A. J. Drake appeared for the171 words
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Article170 1939-06-17 11 JUNE 16, 1939: SELLING London T.T. 2|3 13 16 London demand 2;3 13 16 Lyons demand 2040 Switzerland demand 239 :i i Hamburg demand 134 New York demand 54 3 16 Montreal demand 54 3 16 Batavia demand 101% Samarang demand 101% Calcutta. Bombay Rangoon demand 155%170 words
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Article149 1939-06-17 11 London, June 16. DAIN m all parts of England in- terrupted county cricket matches today. Final scores are: Notts drew with Hampshire, the game being abandoned. Notts 446 for 6, declared <Heane 138, Gunn 100 not out), Hampshire 206 for four. West Indies drew with Minor149 words
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Article86 1939-06-17 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 15. FT has been decided to erect barracks for the Johore Military Forces at Majedie, 3rd. mile, Kota Tinggi Road. Plans are under preparation and work is expected to start shortly. It is estimated that the scheme will cost86 words
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Article205 1939-06-17 11 From London 5.30. p.m Yesterday RUBBER: Easy. London: 8 3.16 d. 4 d. Previously: 4 a. 8 5 IGd. July-Sept.: B*4d. 8 5 16 d. Previously: 8 5 16-J. B^d. Oct.-Dec: 8 5 16 d. 8*' 8 6. Previously: 8 3 B d. 8 7 16d Jan.-Mar.:205 words
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117 1939-06-17 11 JIVE 16. 1939: 12 O'CLOCK NOON Buyers Sellers No. IX R S S Spot loc.ee 23 4 28 No rx R.S.S FOB to cases June 28 1 28-s GFAQ. RSS P.OB In bales June 28 28 s F.A.Q. R.S.S. FOB. m bales Junr 27 13117 words
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Article64 1939-06-17 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Firm. Spot: £227 15$. Previously: £227 2s. 6d. Three months: £224 17s. 6d. Previously: £224 12s 6d NEW YORK TIN: 48.75 Previously: 48.75. COPPER: £41 10s. Previously: £41. 10s. GOLD: Yesterday: £7 Bs. 6y 2 d Previously: £7. Bs. b^a SILVER: Spot:64 words
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Article64 1939-06-17 11 London Closing Quotations Method 01 Pant> oeior* la lest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previous!? Parts Franc to 124.11 176% 176% New York.. $to 4.8655 4 68 l ,j 4.68 l 4 Amsterdam ...Guilders to 12.10 8817 8 8.81% Hong Kong.. Per dollar is. ***** d. ls.l 13,1664 words
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Advertisement157 1939-06-17 11 BANK OF CHINA (lncorporaieo m Clnua u\ bpi-ciai Cnarter) 12. CeciJ Street Singapore Telepbones: Manager* Office #444 Asst Manager Office 6442 txrhance Oept 6441 General Office SI BB-4 Cablt Address: CHLNOKLO' Taid tp Opital Cb 9 to 000. out) M tteseive hund> tn excess of Ch 1 20« (H»c ft157 words
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Article, Illustration1502 1939-06-17 12 First Day Of Selangor Summer Meeting SMOKE DREAMS WILL WIN (By Our Racing Reporter) A CARD of nine events is provided for today's races ri at Kuala Lumpur, the opening day "of "the Selangor Turf Club's summer meeting*. The main event for class one horses, runFree Press - 1,502 words
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Article52 1939-06-17 12 Free Press Selections CREEPRESS selections*** today's races at Kuala Lumpur are as follows:— Race 1: GOLDEN BLAZE Staybrite. n 2: BLOSSOM TIME, Distinguished. n 3: THANKS, Marcheta II 4: SYCILLIAN, Prunella 5: VELOCITY, San ff Ayah. SILVER LACE, Empress. 7: SMOKE DREAMS, Gold Point. 8: MEASURE, Royal Worlingrton. m 9:52 words
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Article, Illustration42 1939-06-17 12 MR. F. GREY, secretary of the Mac- j cduvlei Golf Club at Vereeniging, Transvaal, one of the leading clubs m South Africa, with 1.700 members, arrived at Singapore yesterday on a round trip m the X.P.M. liner I Boissevain.42 words
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Article350 1939-06-17 12 J A NAN became champion athlete o! the Rangoon Road Scnool at their annual athletic sports held on their school ground yesterday. y A. Rashid was champion m the "B division, while Johnston House won the house shield for the most number of points. Results: 31350 words
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Article251 1939-06-17 12 Birmingham, June 1. ]\>|K£- Dorothy Round Little walked from ths courts of the Priory i Club here tcKlay after losing her semi-final to Miss Helen Jacobs, the j Californian, and said to her husband: Where were you sitting, Douglas? Mrs. Little put the emphasis on the j251 words
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85 1939-06-17 12 London, June 4. QUSSEX C.C. committee are to examine the amenities of Bognor I cricket ground to see whether they are suitable for county fixtures, tt they are, Bognor may become county cricket centre next summer. This would give Sussex six places m which85 words
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368 1939-06-17 12 Earlier Defeat Av enirbl AVENGING their defeat^J^T,, reserves beat the Chinese second to one m a reserve division lea?u c the Anson Road Stadium yesS S Ccci The game produced good football which tended to be robust m the secDnd half. One player was368 words
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Article97 1939-06-17 12 The following will play ior S.C.C vs. Rengam tomorrow at 11 a.m. at 3?ngam C. W. Auchmuty <eapt.), L. H. Cooper, A. It Carbery, J. W. Jack.son. K. E. W. Hatchard. L. A. Hygate, R H Pickard, F. V. Read, Cyril Smith H V Thorne, J.97 words
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Article13 1939-06-17 12 (From 0 m pore irttf, fast I BflblPftf,13 words
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Article17 1939-06-17 12 Per. M 6—3. I 6 Joy e— o Perak p: Lvi v :hy Le17 words
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Article43 1939-06-17 12 <F: h ipur. Jun /\UTCLAS. played Tamilians tod Chlnete m i the Statin;:. The iailun to turn u;^ Of gear. Ironically Malaya's Selangor. foot i side, headi: The C three goal.^ Teck and scored fell Fatt Cr> C hinoso.43 words
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Article23 1939-06-17 12 The S.R( Will be held I p.m. lltmhfri dially invr Mrs. A prizes at v rail will be ing.23 words
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