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Title Section14 1939-07-20 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 15,83-1. ESTD. 1835 THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1939. 5 CENTS14 words
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442 1939-07-20 1 But Senate 's Leaders postpone Action On Neutrality PRESIDENT MAY TAKE CASE TO NATION Washington, July 19. yDENI IttwfTfM. m appealing to Senate leaders ution on neutrality legislation m this session of reported to have told them that the European 1 k much more dangerousReuter - 442 words
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90 1939-07-20 1 New York, July 19. THfc New York Herald-Tribune says that the United States Ambassador to Brussels, Mr. Joseph Edward Davies, gave reporters a three-point warning Hitler would soon seize Danzig unless restrained by American influence. The annexation of Daniig would be followed by a90 words
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153 1939-07-20 1 Official Aid For Emigration Of Refugees STATEMENT BY PREMIER London, July 19. THE Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Arthur Greenwood, raised the question of the difficulties of voluntary organisations m finding sums required for emigration overseas of refugees, speaking m the House of Commons today. The Prime Minister, Mr.Reuter - 153 words
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120 1939-07-20 1 London, July 19. A SQUARE DEAL for British commerce, to be obtained by using the great power and strength of the British import market to help exports was advocated by Sir Charles Granviile Gibson at the Congress of Chambers of Commerce cf the BritishReuter - 120 words
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107 1939-07-20 1 Berlin, July 19. GERMANY'S foreign trade returns for June show an excess of exports over imports of 94,000,000 marks, the biggest this year and representing an increase of 48,000.000 over May. The report admits, however, that prices which obtained m June were much below thoseReuter - 107 words
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Article66 1939-07-20 1 Warsaw, July 19. THE newspaper Kurjurparanny writes* "Sir Edmund Ironside's visit follows the review of British and French troops m Paris and these two events sc close together are a partial manifestation of the military entente and collaboration between our three nations. "There can be no doubtReuter - 66 words
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Article, Illustration29 1939-07-20 1 The Duchess of Kent declaring open the new 730-acre airport at Elmdon, which has cost Birmingham Council £361,000 and taken five years to complete.29 words
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141 1939-07-20 1 London, July 19ADMIRAL Sir Martin DunbarNasmith. Commander-in-cniei at Plymouth, announced at tne Thetis inquiry that a committee 01 which he is chairman has already made recommendations concerning submarines following the disaster These included experiments to be made with a view to indicator buoy, carryingReuter - 141 words
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222 1939-07-20 1 BRITISH FRENCH TROOPS SUGGESTED FOR DANZIG "Would Make Clear Our Determination, Says M. P. London, July 19. ASKED by Mr. Geoffrey Mander (Liberal, Wolverhamp- ton) whether he would consider the advisability of sending detachments of British and French troops to Danzig, "m order to make clear our determination to standReuter; British Wireless - 222 words
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117 1939-07-20 1 M. P. Flies To France With Bombers London, July 19. CAPTAIN H. A. BALFOUR, UnderSecretary of State for Air, was a member of the crew of one of the Wellington bombers which, with other air squadrons, numbering 100 and including Whiteley bombers and Blenheims, had a second training flight overReuter - 117 words
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Article230 1939-07-20 1 SOVIET PACT: PREMIER IS HOPEFUL Statement In Near Future London, July lit. "J HOPE SO," said the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, when asked whether the i Moscow talks would be concluded m time to mJie an announcement before the House of Commons went into recess. "We certainly have notReuter - 230 words
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53 1939-07-20 1 London. Jol> I* LIEUT-GENERAL Sir Archibald Mavell has been appointed General Officer Commanding -In -Chief. British Land Forces, Middle East. His Junctions m peacetime \*til be to supervise the preparation of the defence plans of these forces and m the event of war, co-ordinateReuter - 53 words
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43 1939-07-20 1 London, July lft. rIE Minister of Agriculture, Mr. W. S. Morrison, revealed that considerable additions had recently been made to the country's wheat reserves when answering questions on the price of wheat m the House of Commons ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Advertisement64 1939-07-20 1 BIGIA TEA is BEST WkW r^E jJ^B PH Si bssh 9 .^■■SBB^Sf S^^^^^^SBfcM^K^^^J^SSl 9S%^ amnrii LooceiTi 8.15 to 9.15 JjNNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight Wes Orchestra directed by dan hopkins I NO ADMISSION CHARGE ~OOK 30C!AL OF THE SEASON! E ARLY Sor THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN AUOUST 16th.64 words
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Advertisement60 1939-07-20 1 INSIST ON BIGIA TEA SEA VIEW H HOTEL FRIDAY tfe SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER, DANCE CABARET LAST PERFORMAXC ES BY EDNA BELLEFONTAINE NOTED YOING ENGLISH DANCER DINNER $3.— NON-DINLRh Sl^DINNER DANCE MISIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY A. BERSHAPSKY ADELPHI GRILL THE BEST FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES60 words
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250 1939-07-20 2 Ambassador's Second Interview With The Foreign Minister TIENTSIN'S NEUTRALITY DKITER hays that it is believed that the British Am- ba^ador to Tokio, Sir Robert Craigie, yesterday gave the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Arita, a frank statement of Britain's views on Japanese wishes to250 words
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134 1939-07-20 2 MAY BE STRONGER THAN THE OLD London, July 19. U A NEW CHINA has come into being with it a new unity and spirit," declared Brig.-Gen. C. R. Woodroffe, chairman and managing director of Pekin Syndicate, Ltd., at a meeting of the comuanyReuter - 134 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-07-20 2 The Bishop of London, Dr. Winnlnglon-lngram, toho is retiring this year after being bishop for 39 years, held a farewell service for his clergy, at St. Paul's Cathedral, last week. The Bishop is seen being helped into his overcoat, when leaving St. Pauls.48 words
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Article112 1939-07-20 2 London, July 19. AGREEMENT has been reached between the Minister of Transport and the manufacturers of motor horns which will limit the noise output of horns fitted to motor vehicles m the future. An undertaking has been given to the Minister that, after Oct.British Wireless - 112 words
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Article90 1939-07-20 2 London, July 19. MO NEW SHIPS have been projected as a direct reply to the launching of German cruisers, stated Mr. Geoffrey Shakespeare, Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, who reminded his questioner that the British Commonwealth already possessed 15 eight-inch gun cruisers and the Commonwealth'sReuter - 90 words
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53 1939-07-20 2 GOERING TOURS AIR DEFENCES OF REICH Berlin, July 19. riELD-MARSHAL GOERING, Reich Air Minister, is making a tour of inspection o? Germary's western defences. When visiting Wiesbaden air defences zone behind the Siegfried Line, he told workers that they had contributed decisively to a happy future for Germany and theReuter - 53 words
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Article52 1939-07-20 2 Melbourne, July 19. AN EXTENSION of the scheme for immigration from Europe under plans similar to those already approved by the Swiss and Netherlands Governments is announced by Senator Foil, Minister of the Interior. It is believed that the scheme provides for immigrants from Denmark. Finland andReuter - 52 words
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47 1939-07-20 2 New York, July 19. CEVERAL HUNDRED employees nt the New York World's Fair have been dismissed In an economy move dictated by the failure of attendance to come up to expectations. It is believed that visibly a thousand are affected.— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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34 1939-07-20 2 Paris, July 19. A PARTY of Portuguese Army offl- cers. who have been studying military problems m England, have arrived here. They are staving for several days.— ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article31 1939-07-20 2 Malta, July 19. A NUMBER of French Naval and air oncers have arrived by air to discuss matters of mutual Interest with tho MalC!t authorities.— ReuterReuter - 31 words
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72 1939-07-20 2 London, July Id. NEAfcLY 100 art experts from about 30 countries will attend the six:eenth congress of the history of art In London next week. This will be the first time that the congress, which is held every three years, has taken placeBritish wireless - 72 words
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62 1939-07-20 2 Colombo, July 19. THE court of inquiry found that the accident aboard the P. O. liner Narkunda, m which four of the crew were killed and several injured, was caused by fire generating m an explosive pocket of gas m the cargo, which detonated.Reuter - 62 words
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161 1939-07-20 2 Situation At Tientsin Is Not So Bad Tientsin. July 19. ATTEMPTS are being made to stir up anti-British sentiment at Fei- taiho, where many British "refugees" from Tientsin are awaiting the lifting of the blockade here. It Ls stated on reliable authority that Chinese servants of Britons hare been questionedReuter - 161 words
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164 1939-07-20 2 British Doctors Help Scheme To Send Orthopaedic Expert London, July 19. I OKD Nuffield has subscribed £500 towards an appeal by the Chinese Red Cross to the British Orthopaedic Association, which, m co-operation with the British fund for the relief of distressReuter - 164 words
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114 1939-07-20 2 London, July 19. ELEVEN THOUSAND Freemasons from Home and overseas thronged Olyrapia this afternoon when the King, as Gr^nd Patron of the order, installed the Duke of Kent as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England In succession to the Duke ofReuter - 114 words
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66 1939-07-20 2 London, July 19. IN the House of Commons, the Home Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, introduced a Bill giving further powers to deal with the activities of the I.R.A The bill was read a first time. In a subsequent statement on parliamentary business, the PrimeReuter - 66 words
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Article57 1939-07-20 2 New York, July IS. THE THREE TEXAS oilmen cancelled their flight to Damman, Arabia, to extinguish the oil well fire, when notified that the fire had Just torn put out. It had been burning for nine days and the Texas men plannedReuter - 57 words
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Article43 1939-07-20 2 Berne, July 19. THE FOREIGN MINISTER informr-d the Swiss Federal Council that the Italians had given the assurance that Swiss subjects forced to leave the South Tyrol would be compensated fairly and not treated worse than I German-speaking Tyrolians.— ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article145 1939-07-20 2 £900,000 Land Scheme For Iraq London, July 19. A BRITISH engineering firm, Balfour. Bcatty and Company, has secured a £900,000 contract from the Government of Iraq for the construction of works near Ramadi designed to arrest the extensive flooding of the River 1 Euphrates and so convert thousands ;of acresBritish Wireless - 145 words
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Article37 1939-07-20 2 Shanghai, July 19. THE Belgian Catholic Mission at Patung, on the Yangtse above Ichang, was damaged during a Japanese air raid on July 12, according to' a report received at Shanghai today.: Reuter.37 words
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52 1939-07-20 2 JT IS UNDERfi meeting of Council will be The only bu, will be to "J cmendmeir dina. This an.t three month gistration of made under the i ctntly cam' There has tion m efl it is believed 11 time for registrat lacturers and othfr52 words
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72 1939-07-20 2 landing In G.OC. Malaya Ifa were announced The ceremorr Clifford Pier a* 1 1 the 2nd. Battn t; < will supply the Major-Gen. Bone Brig. M. A. Studd, A.r Vice-Ms T. Babinsu..;. Ca] waring, R.N.. and retary s:r Alexi.: The new G.OC.72 words
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Article56 1939-07-20 2 the 8,000-; i cm is being launched I is a sister ship of I was bumcl Tyne naval yard She will by U. cd m 25 hours, f Dido, which I* tfa of a new ettfl I Birkenhend. Dido, whir: 1937, has a ftandj iBritisn wireless - 56 words
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Article49 1939-07-20 2 D EUTER WHk I has yet been British support for 1 rency 6tabtlisctio generally thought ii. t) support v;ould be Some ob> the effect on MM 00... r. itxi adverse trade bai; more important i:<f!u< .the Japanfse j changing quaritii.' J national note ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article29 1939-07-20 2 Londot At July 1 tbt tl prices m Britain was {per cent above Om as compared with 5j ..<< 1, 1939, and 59 j* I British wirelessBritish wireless - 29 words
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166 1939-07-20 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 13. THE 700 taxi-dancers employed m cabarets m the Straits Settlements have created a problem, the solution of which the Government has so far been unable to find. Mr. A. B. Jordan, Secretary for Chines;: Aflairs, Malaya, told166 words
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Advertisement58 1939-07-20 2 QUINNETTE -THE WISE DRINK" A refreshing thirst quencher JfJk wk or an intriguing addition to M^sm IBf j^^^^^^'M^af Lime Barley Sllo^^''s3!w Grapefruit \Jk_- «>' s "> ''.'•V' 1 NBEf?~';Vv3r 1 l *^1 lili p j NSj. •%> r '&&Z %£y J UICC T^©^ Stone Ginger Orange. Stocked L PHCNL 537658 words
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Advertisement20 1939-07-20 2 RICH IN V IXAM H as MMt Nwmm(l dN RADIO HEALTH Ta MEDICAL HALL LTD I 3. BATIMQ R, (Ml20 words
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Article, Illustration19 1939-07-20 3 Ich is to be opened by the Governor, m Aug. 3.— Free Press picture.19 words
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310 1939-07-20 3 5. FACTORY AT WORK R BURMESE BORDER <hn* Own Correspondent) London, July 10. is that China will win her war •ugh victory may be long m coming/ Cari Crow to a Free Press reporter on London from China today. Irhosc business connections with China310 words
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44 1939-07-20 3 Former Planter Is Charged With Suicide Attempt ton Staff* London. July 10. .I'.pted suicide. ■.»th. formerly a Epsom (Surrey) :nanded In cus"vport. Roman Catholic nding Smith m a I gas tap turned had been marriage last No~casion her husband ut of a window but44 words
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209 1939-07-20 3 STRAITS-BORN YOUTHS IN CRIMINAL GANGS ANEW PHASE m crime— the entry of locally-born youths who cannot be banished— is receiving special treatment by the police, reveals Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet, the InspectorGeneral of Police, m his report. They have, he states, to be watched most carefully. The presence209 words
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Article, Illustration849 1939-07-20 3 SERIOUS REPFRCUSSIONS OF FAR EAST CONFLICT IN COLONY Displays Of Hooliganism In Singapore 1935 REPORT OF POLICE INSPECTOR-GENERAL "THE war m China has had serious repercussions m 1 the Colony," states Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet, InspectorGeneral of Police, reviewing police activities m his annual report, issued last night.849 words
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383 1939-07-20 3 A DECREASE of ten m the number of European inspectors m the Straits Settlements Police Force Is reported by the Inspector-General, Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet, m his annual report. This decrease, and the correspond!ing increase m the number of Asiatic j inspectors, is383 words
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326 1939-07-20 3 "Eradication Of Secret Societies Impossible" ,A N INSULT between members cf rival gangs, an individual success with the women, or an attack by a, Hokkien owned dog on a leochiu pig will often start a war between rival secret .societies. Experience over a long period ia Malaya and history m326 words
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Article106 1939-07-20 3 A CLAIM by one Chettiar against another on a "thavani" letter was heard before Mr. Justice Manning m the Singapore High Court yesterday. P. A. R. L. Arunasalam Chettiar claimed $2,076.30 from V. R. M. Raman Chettiar, said to be due on a "thavani" letter106 words
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Article113 1939-07-20 3 "Ahmat of All Trades" vr £HE question of certain miscellaneous duties note performed by the police must be examined m the light of modern requirements and be undertaken by authorities responsible for them,'* cays the annual report of the InspectorGeneral of Police, Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet. Every officer113 words
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Article83 1939-07-20 3 THE gross proceeds of St. Andrew's Hospital Week for 1939 were as follows: cinema show at Capitol Theatre, $4,186.30; children's play, $186.40; flag day, $4,910.00; cabaret at Great World, $483.15; cabaret at Happy World. $G07.10; cabaret at New World, $948.20; dance at Raffles Hotel, $1,475.--17; donations,83 words
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Article59 1939-07-20 3 THE engagement was announced m London on July 11, of Mr. Daniel Wright, Puchong Estate, Selangor, only son of the late Lt.-Col. A. W. Overbeck Wright, 1.M.5., and of Mrs. Overbeck Wright, with Miss Hannah Appleby, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Appleby, of Durham.59 words
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55 1939-07-20 3 MAJOR D. H. GRIST, F.M.S.VF. seer- cd 47 out of a possible 50 m the Daily Telegraph Cup competition on the opening day of the Imperial Rifle meeting at Bisley, writes our London Correspondent. A variable wind troubled the competitors and 15 tied lor first55 words
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Advertisement26 1939-07-20 3 an DOG SHOW NI >AY, 20th AUGUST XT RACE COURSE Vi '"IRDOr, SH H CONDITION JPILLERS j WINALOT bis chts AND MEAL Jf* DISPENSARY t° COY.26 words
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Advertisement78 1939-07-20 3 "ROMANCE" AT POPULAR PRICES! "ROMANCE" Hair Cream 30 cts. "ROMANCE" Amber Brilliantine 25 cts. M ROMANCE" Solid Brilliantine 30 cts. "ROMANCE" Rose Hair Oil 25 cts. Behind each ROMANCE item is twenty years' Laboratory research and experience, ROMANCE COSMETICS are guaranteed to be of the highest quality and compare favourably78 words
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1070 1939-07-20 4 THE clash between the rival ideologies of democracy and totalitarianism v becoming a world-wide one. While, naturally, at the first the rivalry was confined to Europe, the struggle for supremacy has begun to spread to the farthest corners of the earth. Even1,070 words
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Article42 1939-07-20 4 A SEA monster captured m Japan is said to have a dog's head, turtle's paddies, a lion's tail, and a brown skin speckled uith black and unite dots. The lion's; tail MfgiSfl a B'itish spy camouflaged as a u-alrus.42 words
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Article488 1939-07-20 4 1 CONFESS to a weakness for windmills, At first, when we began a walk-about m En -land, I put th!^ down merely to the upper.: of novelty, and I waited for the phase to pass. But even today when I have been on familiar terms with488 words
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484 1939-07-20 4 Candidates For Lhasa's Mystic Throne F Lhasa, capital of Tibet, the only "theocracy"' m the world, stand? a vacant throne. Empty since the death of the 13th Dalai Lama m 1933. it will soon be filled. At present, three babies, all five and half years old, are being brought up484 words
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Article, Illustration1083 1939-07-20 4 A HIGH Nazi official declared the other day that it is Germany's ambition to conquer everything that was once German. If so, and Germany includes Austrian possessions among these, now that Austria has been incorporated Herr Hitler may yet look towards Trieste, because1,083 words
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362 1939-07-20 4 HOW MUCH FOR NEW YORK AND LONDON? recency under**? task of MKnfag of the world's This was no mere *himb a Renuine scientific j n ation based on offk-ialj! .authentic mot* League of Nat* The French id. calculations m American doli^ these can easily converted I ish pound tfrtfalf Th362 words
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Advertisement37 1939-07-20 4 Qlostbra N. That we'l-grcomed appearance can be ruined by a few unruly hairs. Glostora conquers unruly hair keeps every strand m Its place brings out thf sotura! lustre of your hair, KEEPS HAIR NEAT 4 y\rß 437 words
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Advertisement65 1939-07-20 4 SELETARQ^j pj counTRY HOIL L |fP I 1} 14im. Upper Thom»on^einbawang Rd. Opp. Mata Gate One of the Beauty Spots of Singapore. Lovely S> Excellent Cuisine. Full* l One of the few quiet spots left In Sinr»P«r« NEXT SUNDAY?— DAILY WEEKLY Sadan^ EE lT> special:- I. fwl th* OR MONTHLY65 words
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Article, Illustration140 1939-07-20 5 A rest after a long ruru Tricycles sometimes cany powngers as uell as goods. Mosquito buses are now rarely seen m thp F.M.S. since the road transport reforms. One of Singapore's few remaining j'harn- A picture from Java— this vehicle is fast replacing140 words
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Article286 1939-07-20 6 72 Submarines In The LARGER THAN ASSUMED London, July 11. ACCORDING to figures m this month's issue of the German Admiralty review, the current Russian naval programme is far larger than it had been assumed lo be, writes Mr. Hector C. Bywater m the Daily286 words
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Article492 1939-07-20 6 i To the llditor of the Free Press) SIR, —May I ask for a favour and an opportunity to express on behalf of the Chinese their gratitude to the iriends of China through the medium of your paper? The Sungei UJon? Club, Seremban, last week492 words
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Article142 1939-07-20 6 iTo the Editor of the Free Press) Sir.—l am a soldier serving m the RA. I am a married man m a Heavy Regiment. I was given to understand on enlistment that married men, 'who gave up home and lamily for patriotic reasons* would not be sent142 words
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Article139 1939-07-20 6 (To the Editor of the Free Press) sir,- We. living at Balestier Road, Kirn Keat Road and vicinity would be most thankful if you would be kind enough ta allow us a little space to c our difficulties. We are mostly poor clerks and others of various139 words
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Article, Illustration259 1939-07-20 6 COLUMBUS DEPOSED BY PRINCE New Yi>i'u. July 6. NEW York's many Italians felt somewhat hurt when a monument v;as unveiled m a Brooklyn Park proclaimin? (bat not their illustrious countryman Christopher Columbus, but one Leif Erikson, discovered the American continent. Crown Prince Olav cf Norway and his wife, Crown Princess259 words
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Article90 1939-07-20 6 Law Notice For The Day Before the Chief Justice m Ist Court at 10.30 a.m. Judgment m 5.526 28— Doulatram Lakhpatrai vs. Tulsi Brothers. Before Mr. Justice Pedlow m ?nd Court at 11 a.m. 5.*****. 5.268,38-Shaik Awath bin Abdul Rahman Baswaydan vs. Shaik Awath bin Makforth Ba-Ooied f if adt90 words
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Article66 1939-07-20 6 ILLICIT SAMSU ON ESTATE <Fr m Oi r 0 Se •amat. Juh B RJORE than four samsu wim W 1 Majid. the hssisU Customs «Prr- B Sceamat district buildins en a Chines tew miles cut ot an 2 rc^ad. There was a maeistrate's eouri Chong Siew H hurged with S66 words
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Article229 1939-07-20 6 Travancore Calholics At A Reception From Our Own Correspondent.* Malacca, July 18. REV. Father Bernard D'Cruz, procurator of the diocese of Quilon who is on a tour of Malaya, paid a visit to Malacca at the week-end I and was entertained by Travancore Catholics resident m229 words
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40 1939-07-20 6 'From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia (By Air Mail). AN exhibition of Netherlands Indies products and manufactures will be held m Singapore, opening on Sept. 20. It is being supported by the Department of Economic Affairs.40 words
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Article270 1939-07-20 6 London, July 11. A PROPHECY by the late M. Louis Bleriot. pioneer airman, when he arrived at Dover after making the first Channel crossing by air, is being fulfilled this month, exactly 30 years after he made it, writes a Home correspondent. M. Bleriot, on that270 words
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353 1939-07-20 6 Armed a bad, July 7. KAY KHUSHRAV BARJORJI VAKIL, Parser youth ci;:ed 20. did this to I prove his faith m Zoroaster, the prophet by whom Parsees swear: he swallowed four ounces of arsenic, enough, it is stated, to kill SOO people, jand lived,353 words
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166 1939-07-20 6 A NOTHER black-cut is to be staged m Malacca from 10.30 pm. to midnight en July 24. The Governcr-in-Ccuncil has made the fallowing regulations for th? partial cessation of lighting. All indoor lights other than ihe lights of shipping shall be extinguished and kept166 words
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Article69 1939-07-20 6 "THIS bag belongs to my brother. I came from Johore with h." said Ec Ah Chong, a 45-year-old Chinese, claiming trial to a charge of being m fraudulent possession of a leather bag containing an assortment of haberdashery, an ink box and 14 pieces of69 words
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Article, Illustration446 1939-07-20 6 EVIDENCE IN SEGAMAT MURDER INQUIRY (From Our Own Correspondent) SefUUt, Jim DEFORE a packed court, a prelimiiu which four Tamils face < i of Ramaiyah, a compatriot, ai th Jalan Germane, m a rubber estate, by Mr. K. G. A. Do!ioo. the Fir i446 words
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Advertisement63 1939-07-20 6 (t!m'\ /mm f PLENTY OF I HOT WATER > FOR J EVERYONE jfgt -WITH AN AUTOMATIC GAS WATER HEATER Piping hot water at every hot lap m the without dirt, without waiting! That'? *Inl v one of the new automatic gas water heaters C cjisily they are fixed, how handsome63 words
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851 1939-07-20 7 Automatic Traffic Lights Urged Over 12 Years Ago G. P. ON DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL THE adoption of automatic traffic lights, introduced m Singapore last year, was urged by the Police more than 12 years ago. This is revealed m the annual report of the InspectorGeneral of Police, Mr. R.851 words
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Article44 1939-07-20 7 Engagem ent .junced of r toy. «ti £On I N R Blaker. of > Cl younger W N. Skey, rly of Singapore was manager of Eastbta and Wire- at St Jude's T Gardens, Ton.l Dr. Bertram A. Youn* Hoops, ycungA L and Mrs ■mown resi-44 words
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Article535 1939-07-20 7 POINT-DUTY MAN'S FOUR ARMS TTHAFFIC 'wings," wnich make Singai pore traffic police so picturesque and yet so efficient, were invented m i 1926 by Mr. N. L. Lindon. the then As- sistant Superintendent of Police, Tra- fflc Branch, Singapore. This is mentioned by the InspectorI General of Police, Mr. R.535 words
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Advertisement217 1939-07-20 7 „vIM. lUKTU.NAN FIGHTS TO SAVE A THRONE! 1 TODAY :U5. 6. 15 9.15 P.M. DOS THE I AMEGHE WTZ BROTHERS i 3ML *iy Version of ALEXANDRE DUMAS' THE THREE MUSKETEERS j B V J lINNIE BARNES^ GLORIA STUART |f& H\SM MOOR! Jostpi. SCHttOKRAUT g% Mm OUttAOM UONB ATWIi MlfS MANDOt217 words
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Advertisement276 1939-07-20 7 v < *&< .J k < "i V% I r j PwV il t t with ANNE SHIRLEY— NAN GREY— RALPH BELLAMY -AND 50 OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRLS— SS^^SSSS WITH EXPI TL SION BECAUSE SHE WAS OUT ALL NIGHT, RICH, SNOBBISH LINDA CAUSES A SENSATION IN THE DISTINGUISHED276 words
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621 1939-07-20 8 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1939. CERVICE Civilians THE announcement oi" the details of a scheme ,to provide increased facilities for contacts between civilians and Services men stationed In Singapore, suggests that at last a determined effort is being made to contribute seriously towards the solution of this621 words
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Article, Illustration748 1939-07-20 8 Lord Halifax Defines British Foreign Policy IBy A Special Correspondent NO one who has read recent declarations of policy by British statesmen can now be ignorant of the country's determination to resist the spread of power politics m Europe. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, has repeatedly stated that Great748 words
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Article247 1939-07-20 8 j^IFFERENT countries have attempted to deal with the drink problem m various ways. Some have tried total prohibition, some prohibition of certain kinds of intoxicating liquors, and others have adopted rating systems. In Great Britain an attempt has been made to turn the inn, or publichouse—or247 words
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Advertisement170 1939-07-20 8 LIQUEUR CALDBECK s BY SPECIAL TO H M THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM ESTD. i^ 72 NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY. NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIPS WATCHES. uncorporatea In Ceylon) SINGAPORE IFOH PENANG. JUST ARRIVED!! CHIVER'S W49 £C£d P^"^^* 4BE& 4^B^^ fIA qbß^^^ **Chipsticks" are fried potatoes (French Style) and170 words
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Advertisement7 1939-07-20 8 Kill VQ>r mosquitoes^gFi with Ft-IT HjJg-q_V_l K11.1.S7 words
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735 1939-07-20 9 NAZI SPY PICTURE IS PASSED BY COMMITTEE OF APPEAL No Cuts Ordered: All May See It JBAN ALSO LIFTED ON "WHO GOES NEXT?" "QONFESSIONS of a Nazi Spy", the unashamedly antiNazi film produced by Warner Bros, m Hollywood, has been passed by the Committee of Appeal, which has jurisdiction m735 words
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Article, Illustration154 1939-07-20 9 ives, blood-stained clothes and several I exhibits before Mr. Conrad Oldham .<! Police Court yesterday during dry into a charge of murder preferred Chinese, Chin Teng Kong. be ros€urred m a D :\d on c other the mom- were heard. ting up and154 words
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Article100 1939-07-20 9 Trespassed In C.P.O.'s Compound ADMITTING that he trespassed In the compound of the Chief Police Oftice: s house at Fort Canning, Reti, a 28-year-old Tamil, was fined $2. or m default of payment sentenced j to three days' imprisonment, when! eared m the Singapore Third; Police Court, yesterday. I was100 words
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Article112 1939-07-20 9 WIiLS a 15-year-old Chinese youth, Tay Ah Nya, appeared before Mr. Conrad Oldham m the Singapore Second Felice Court yesterday to be sentenced en a charge of theft of a cycle m Katong Park, an official of the Salvation Army offered to take the bey m112 words
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Article73 1939-07-20 9 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, July 10. A COMMOTION was caused m Penang Street when four Chinese calmly walked up to a lorry which was loaded with soya beans and emptied some tins of liquid tar on the tony. One of the youths, who was73 words
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279 1939-07-20 9 "pVEBT. once more, was the chief pro- blem, says the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet. referring to discipline m his annual report. "It is extremely doubtful whether total eradication of what appears to be extravagant debt can be separated279 words
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Article73 1939-07-20 9 (Prcm Our London Staff) London, July 10. T"HE following Malayan appointments and promotions, most of which are already known m Malaya, were announced by the Colonial Office today. Miss P. Sharpingtcn to be a European Mistress; Miss H. W. Hislop to be a Nursing Sister; Mr. L73 words
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Article51 1939-07-20 9 It was stated m the Free Press I yesterday that Tungku Abu Bakar cl Johore is shortly to retire from his I official work. The reference, which was made at the Johore State Council, should have been to Dato Abu Bakar bin Buang, the Deputy Police Commissioner.51 words
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140 1939-07-20 9 OENTENCE of six weeks' rigorous imprir>onment was passed en Lim Seng, a 26-year-old Teochew, In t*e Singapore Third Police Court, yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to a charge o! being a police supervisee and railing to report at the Central police station140 words
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622 1939-07-20 9 Duty Not Paid On Beer Taken Prom Godown EUROPEAN ADMONISHED U ZAMARA, European manager of Atlas Import Limited, Nunes Building:, Singapore, appeared bel Mr. C. H. Koh m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, to answer a summons charging him ith removing dutiable liquor from godown 38 of the Singapore622 words
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Article213 1939-07-20 9 A FATAL motor accident along OMH bawang Road on May 22, when a Chinese woman, Ong Ah Yi*., and her Jlve-month-old child were knocked iown by a taxi, the v/ornan dying from icr injuries, had its sequel m the Singapore Traffic District C ;erday. The213 words
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Advertisement47 1939-07-20 9 FOR UN CONVENIENCE BEFOPE v AFTER THE SHOW DINE AT THE CAPXTOL RESTAURANT F h Roch Oysters I ~d t WKDOEHC STRAWBERRIES C OBTAINABLE l HERE AT LAST! i TaIk"CGNFESSiIiMS i of A Hkzi Spy" E Crr 6D G ROB "HSON ''*N Va o /^v f^ K47 words
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Advertisement55 1939-07-20 9 SUCH so BEAUTIFUL '^sv DRESS MATERIALS! &BfflJ^#Si and x\ c r> onappier Prints OF SINGAPORE KUALA I Ml»l ESTABLISHED IN EN6LAND 65 YEARS UNITEERS BIG. RIVER VALLEY RaaarS Daj and Evening Classes for JLMUU and BBMMMI CAMBXUK2C KS ■'M\\ini\> i«r-«i Special trainin- under EXPERT EI'KOPE.IN TUITION VM) SUPEKVISION ifrtte, telephone55 words
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Article165 1939-07-20 10 China Buying Trucks From U. S. Chungkia.;, July lv. •PHE second shipment of trucks, num- bering about 500, which the Chinese government has purchased from the United Stau->, has arrived at an unnamed Far Eastern port, reliable Chinese sources have revealed. This is the second such shipment the first, consistingBritish United Press - 165 words
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Article228 1939-07-20 10 London, July 5. DISCUSSIONS on the subject of more adequate facilities for Empire, American and foreign journalists m the House of Commons are proceeding, and the Speaker, Capt. E. A. Pitzßoy, is understood to be closely following them with consider?. We sympathy. Leaders of all parties228 words
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Article85 1939-07-20 10 Chungking. THIRTY local cultural organisations have sent a message to the Mongols thanking them for their resistance against Japanese invasion. The message was sent through the national government. "The fact that our Mongolian j brethern resisted the Japanese m Outer Mongolia reflects further extension of Chinese resistanceBritish United Press - 85 words
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Article84 1939-07-20 10 London. A leiter requesting the return of the Falkland Islands to tho Argentine has been sent to King George VI by Don Augusto Ibarra Pedernera, President of the unofficial National Commission of Homage to the Heroes of the Reccn<juest and Defence of Buenos Aires. Senor Ibarra hopes84 words
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545 1939-07-20 10 MONEY CONTINUES TO CIRCULATE FREELY THE latest published figures show that for the week 1 ended June 17 provincial bank clearings amounted to £25,021,000, or an increase of 15.3 per cent, over the total for the corresponding week m 1908. International trading conditions inevitably affect545 words
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Article84 1939-07-20 10 London, July 7. /COMMANDS of Territorial Divisions and military areas are to be split up, the War Office announced last night. This is a result of the Military Training Act and the increase m the Territorial Army. At present one officer commands the Territorial Division and84 words
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Article291 1939-07-20 10 Abundant In Banff National Park Ottawa, Canada. BIG GAME ANIMALS are plentiful m 3anff National Park m Alberta, according to information received by the Departnent of Mines and Resources, Ottawa, which administers all national parks m Canada. A well-known naturalist reports thit ho counted sixty-seven bighorn she^p,291 words
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Article166 1939-07-20 10 Commission To Take Over Transactions Chungking, July 10. THE FOREIGN TRADE COMMISSION has been instructed by the Ministry of Finance to take over all foreign tea transactions, it is understood. Under the present plans, the government would guarantee a fair return to tea growers, besides guaranteeing166 words
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Article, Illustration266 1939-07-20 10 Annexation Of Philippines Urged New York, June 31. THE Assistant Editcr of Colliers magazine. Mr. W. B. Courtney, urges the annexation and probable eventual statehood for the Philippines, m an article appearing m the current Issue. The article was written after Mr. Courtney had made an extensive survey of the266 words
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208 1939-07-20 10 Duke Of Kent Praises Gracie Fields London. July 7. THE Duke of Kent spoke of Gracie Fields's indomitable spirt f a sreat Lancastrian." he called her— when he spoke at a lunrheon In Manchester Town Hall. He and the Duchess, payhis her first visit to the city, had previously inspected208 words
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Article64 1939-07-20 10 Toklo. JAPAN'S SHIPPING tonnage increasJ ed by 149,441 tons during the four months ending April, reports the Ministry of Communications. The number of Japanese shins of more than 20 tons registered with the government at the end of April totalled 22,981, aggregating «,674]560 tr>ns These figures Included 1,201British United Press - 64 words
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Advertisement460 1939-07-20 10 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURREXCES BIRTH. HAWLEY— At Harrow, Middlesex, on July 18, to Eileen Mary, wife of J. D. Hawley, a son (Peter Jeremy). TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders ar? now invited for the j following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders: Rorm Supply of Air Compressing Plant460 words
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Advertisement191 1939-07-20 10 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd. (near swimming Club) Hoard-Residence at moderate rates I Large Gardens Tennis. I Phone: 5758. j EAST ANGLIA 6. OXLEY RISE SINGAPORE. 3 mins. to tovrn high level, garages, daily or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennis, single and double rooms.191 words
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Advertisement54 1939-07-20 10 NON-SMOKER STOPS A TRAIN London, July 7. BECAUSE a man refused to stop smoking m a non-smoking compartment of a London-bound train near Northfleet yesterday another passenger pulled the communication cord and the train was stopped. The smoker transferred to another carriage and after a delay of nearly 10 minutes54 words
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Advertisement309 1939-07-20 10 BANK OFC^ (Incorporated In Chli. b 5 s **^A mh jar? v Reset Te I und> «a 41^^. excess of f- *M T©UI Assets v im •pproximateu Oh«n x Osaka «n d lUo|ljJ* "2 VORR bX?Kh^ C^rrespoDdent, m »i, Lgjj CURRKNI SPECUi^r POBIT ACCOUNTS ooetS FOREIGN cunencr on t^^J?^ •scertalned309 words
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Miscellaneous135 1939-07-20 10 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE TODAY ZHI /111 p.n: I 5 00 Hir.du.^ 5.3U Hokkici) Am Kia."T J 6.C5 Teoch' Clioot B 7.00 Children's pro 7.15 Timmerits 7.30 Talk: "A Vis:' t< too" by .Major B T R 1 745 Pianoforte b-. j Borowskv t 8.15 The Blue H I j 8.35135 words
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342 1939-07-20 11 Yesterday's Quotations T^DON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES from L c on 5-30 p. m. Yesterday j From Exchange Telegraph Co. Ed m OS. currency. t above are dealers middle prices jobbers margins, brokerage dutf are not included. ion unless Lates* Quotation Previously a*ed v342 words
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Article75 1939-07-20 11 B\ IK\SKK CO. Al Hit (LOSE OF BUSINESS H midda. r.as 11^ up *»M ihf pri, c „f rubber at four •>erv spot Wfi cents. October Dei-ember »8' 8 •*> market vtead>. rh < London n.^rUet xesterdav irmer> probabiy m Wall street, but, received this n J'75 words
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74 1939-07-20 11 1...ON -...ON Buyer, j^uer, 28 13 16 28 15.16 B a :'8 '16 28 916 2" tale- July-Aug 25's 25* i Future Months Quotations No IX R.S.S. on Registered Tender July 28 28 Aug.-Sept 28 28•» Oct.-Dec 28?« 29 JarL-Mar 28 15 10 20 1,1074 words
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Article173 1939-07-20 11 JULY 19 SELLING London T.T. 2 4 London demand 2J4 Lycns demand 2055 Swilferland demand 241 Hamburg demand 135 New York demand 54 c/s Montreal demand 54& Batavia demand 102 Samarang demand 101 Tit Calcutta. Bombay and Rangoon demand 156 U Madras and Colombo demand 156 T173 words
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Article213 1939-07-20 11 From London 5.30. p.m Yesterday RUBBER: Dull London: 8 5 16 d. 8 7 16d. Previously: 8^ B d. 8 7 16 d. Aug.-Sept.: 8 516 d. 8 716 d. Previouhly: 83 B d. 8!/ 2 d. Oct.-Dec: 8 7 16 d. 8! 2 d- Previously: 8V213 words
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Article69 1939-07-20 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Steady. Spot: £229 17s. 6d. Previously: £229 17s. 6d. Three months £224 175. 6d Previously: £225 7s. 6d. NEW YORK TIN: 48.60. Previously 43.60. COPPER: £42 17s. Cd. Previously: £43 2s. 6d. GOLD Yesterday: £7 8s 6d. Previously: £7 Bs. s>^d. SILVER:69 words
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66 1939-07-20 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations Method ox parity Deiore Latest centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Par* mncto* ***** 176 16 176 n 16 S»vnrk"' *to£ 4.8655 4.68^4 4.68 716 New York... 9 to <* Amsterdam .Guilders to 12.10 8 84*4 Hong Kong.. Per dollar Jj 2 Jj 2J Shanghai66 words
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Article264 1939-07-20 11 I.G.P. On Work Of Special Branch REPERCUSSIONS caused by the SinoJapanese conflict and the continued development of Imperial defence measures m the Colony, m addition to the routine suppression of subversive j activities, fully occupied the Special Branch of the Police last year. This is mentioned m the 1938 annual264 words
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201 1939-07-20 11 More Secret Societies Make Appearance THE RAMIFICATIONS of secret jocieties are dealt with by Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet, the Inspector-General of Police, m his annual report. There are known to be 156 Hokkien and Teochiu societies and criminal gangs, each with a membership of anything lrom 100 to201 words
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Article68 1939-07-20 11 i AN INCREASE m acid-throwing cases I m Singapore and Penang last year I —from two m 1937 to five—was entirely due to political repercussions and the attempts made by hooiigans to damage persons and property during the Singapore Traction Company strike by throwing vessels containing acid at the vehicles68 words
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Article1294 1939-07-20 11 Fraser And Co. 's List Tapah ($1) 1.50 1.55 T. Anson ($2) i.20 130 Temerloh (|l> .45 .50 Trafalgar ($2) .60 70 Ulu Benut (30 cts > .30 .35 (71u Pandun isl) 1.40 Ibb United Malacca ($1) 1.40 1.50 Utan Simpan ($1) 1.15 125 INDUSTRIALS1,294 words
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Article150 1939-07-20 11 List Supplied By Messrs. traser Co. 19, 1939: 5 PMT Total for Books Date Ex. div Financial Company Dividend Close Payable date Yrjr TIN Kampong Lanjut 6d. No. 12 July 2G Aug. 2 July 27 Pungah 9d. No. 18 6d bonus July 21 Aug. 4 July 22150 words
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Article, Illustration247 1939-07-20 12 POPULAR PICTURE OF KING QUEEN KING LEOPOLD OF THE BELCiI \X S, with Princess Josephine Charlotte, talkin? lo the Foreign Mr Force representatives at a Brussels air disnlay. THIS ENLARGEMENT OF THE KING AND QUEEN taken by Ted Underbill, a Sophomore at the Mwwity of British < ulumi gold mine247 words
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Advertisement518 1939-07-20 13 iffiOandßßltlSH INDJAIINES f I fTNCO^PORATED IN ENGLAND) P. O. ft N. COS SAILINGS. OITWARDS Due Due ronni^e S'porc Tonnage S pore 15.000 .Mr 28 BHUTAN 6.100 Sept 23 6 §00 July 28 BEKAR 6 .00 Oct 2 •3°^ t"000 Aug 11 CHITRAL 15.000 Oct. 6 a-^IS 57.000 Aug 25 CORFTT518 words
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Advertisement353 1939-07-20 13 TIHTRSDAY, JULY 20. ROCHUSSEN— Soumbaya, Boeleleng (passengers and mails only), Ampenan (passengers and mails only), Padang-Bay (passengers and mails only), Benoa (passengers and mails only) and Banjoewangi. TIDORE— Selat-Pandjang, Bengkalis, Soengei-Pakning, Siak and PakanBaroe. VAN HEl'TSZ—Hong Kong, Swatow and Amoy. FRIDAY, JULY 21. TlNOMBO— Belawan-Deli. VAN DEN BOSCH— Rhio (passengers353 words
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Advertisement598 1939-07-20 13 MAN&nbLU l#U«. Liu. Ocean Bailding, CoUyer Quay, Singapore i,| 5151. Chartered Bank Building. Penang Tel 1364. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON CONTINEM AND GLASGOW (m conjunction with the Glen Line) DttC sail* GLENEARN Mar?. L'don, R'dam, Ham- Ant.. Midd July 23 July 25 PATROCLUS Mars., L'don, R'dam, and598 words
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Miscellaneous657 1939-07-20 13 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD Europe and Great Britain x imperial: From Europe dais- r °eJa nd except Great Bri^ Monday, Thursday. Friday after- iranx .^r".V.V.V.V.V.. k!l!2 noons. Bengkalis, p. cv 3 Kock," Padan" VVearnes: From Penang. Ipoh, fan,?^ 06 Siak and Selat Pan^ X.L.M.: From Netherlands In- New657 words
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Article171 1939-07-20 14 WANTS LION FARM BY THE THAMES London, July 7. MfcXT spring Mr. Stanley Turpin, of Sandhills Meadows, Shepperton, hopes to open the. first lion-breeding farm m England. If he finds the trade to circuses and zoos justifies it, he will stock his estate up to 300 animals. The farm is171 words
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Article115 1939-07-20 14 Singapore passengers In the Blue Funnel liner Hector, which sailed from Liverpool on July 8, and Is due m Penang on Aug. 3 and m Singapore on Aug. 7. include Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Fletcher, Engineer Captain S. Hocken, R.N. and Mrs. Hocken, Mrs. I. Reeve, Mr.115 words
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Article119 1939-07-20 14 The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected to^arrive j>East Wharf: Entrance Gate 1, Exit 1. KS 18; Aase Maersk Na g pore 16; Scca^O: ipoh 31; Silverfir 32; Trollus Entrance Gate 4; Exit 5: 5£ P Wb»£ Entrance Gate 4; Exit 5: WelfwL'V:119 words
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Article88 1939-07-20 14 Among passengers for Singapore m the Blue Funnel liner Perseus which sailed from Plymouth on July 6 f and is due at Penang on Aug. 4 and m Singapore on Aug. 6, are Mrs. T. D. Betteridge, Mr. G. H. Brown, Miss R. E. P. Cameron, Mr.88 words
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Article37 1939-07-20 14 July 19: Rahman, Tandjong Pinang (Brit); Singkel tDut.); Larut. Kelar.tan (Brit. Prachatippk t (Slam); Vclsella <Brit.>: Maetsuycker. Boissevain. Both, Thedens, Toba Ma'ansr (Dut>; Deucalion CBrit.). July 20: Circe (Bnt.>. July 21: Rhesus ißrit.). In Ballast t37 words
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Advertisement584 1939-07-20 14 (incorporated m P.M.S.) IKIrPHONL: Freight 5433— rassa^e :*2L pNADIAN MCIIIC Iwppidl cfiwnn j cUcorponitecl m THE "EMPRESS" ROl'l*L offers IRANS-PAtIUC SERVICES via HONOLI IX or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER ACROSS CANADA by TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAIN without change thence by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND or the CONTINENT— aII under ONE584 words
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Advertisement421 1939-07-20 14 For Everything Appertaining to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight apply cotftrs WAGoSsiITS (Vopto TRAvgy scpvTcT) 39, ROBINSON ROAD No Hooking Fees. Telephone 5908. HENDERSON LINE SCHEIH'LL Ol 1 SAILINGS By lortniffhtly Passenger Steamer Between ilaiitioon Port Sudan. Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Rangoon PROME Aug 5 BUPMA421 words
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Advertisement514 1939-07-20 14 AMERICAN PRESIDENT imEs7tjf TO Et'ROPE FBOM SINGAPOKfe AND PENANG TO COLOMBO. BUMB\T sii > ArEXANDRLA. NAPLES. GENOA MARSfILLKs AM. s, Ajtitw Lea vet team S'IHH-e s pof< Pfna^ (Urn. x PRESIDENT MCNRCE July 31 Aug PRESIDENT ADAMS Aug. 12 Aug 15 X PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Aug. 22 PRESIDENT HARRIS* N514 words
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Article237 1939-07-20 15 ARSENAL IN ROLE OF FILM STARS flub Solves Problem Of Holidays With Pay TEAM TAKE TO NEW IDEA I London, July 6. tball Club have solved the problem of footballers at least for their team boys, with George Allison, at Denham making a film of the ial Stadium Mystery." ion237 words
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Article41 1939-07-20 15 T rennia hamM held at Hall fid on Saturday, corae away the r third and! s Chew Suit *v 'uet Wha. for third and Kip-: Ming, l 1; Wm F. K.j Chun Kui Yini Ben Kum Sjon vs41 words
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Article11 1939-07-20 15 MALAYALEE BADMINTON TOURNAMENT this v -'< badminton n east mptnftti Hoad. not11 words
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Article497 1939-07-20 15 «By The Four Aces. David Bruce Burnstone. Merwin D. Maier, Oswald Jacoby. Howard Schenken) P AST S and West's spirited defensive bidding finally got South to a contract at which he should have been 'set. But the defence slipped a little I and he made the497 words
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Article42 1939-07-20 15 More than two thousand miles of saddle pony trails are maintained m. Canadas national parks m the Rockies, j Leading to glaciers, mountain lakes and magnificent peaks they furnish visitors with an infinite Held for outdoor re- j creation and enjoyment. h42 words
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Article188 1939-07-20 15 J. V. Rainbow - J. V. Rainbow By help to a player to be able to mark his cushion striking positions with chalk. So, very wisely, the French autnori- ties have taken action, and I think the English controlling body too should not overlook this point. Getting Busy Although at the moment188 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-07-20 15 M. B. OSLNDARP, OF lIOLLAND, WINNING HEAT I of the 100 yards event at the Amateur Athletic Association's championship meeting at the White City.27 words
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280 1939-07-20 15 Striking Cue Ball Through Net Of Pocket A READER the other day wanted to know if it was a legitimate shot for a player to strike the cue ball, which had come to rest on the extreme edge of the pocket, by placing his280 words
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124 1939-07-20 15 American Shots Win Miniature Rifle Trophy London. July 13. ORITAIN'S miniature rifle experts tried at Ham and Petersham, Surrey, to sain the hat-trick m the Pershing Trophy contest against America —and failed. The American team won the trophy at the thUd attempt— for the first time since the contest was124 words
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Article36 1939-07-20 15 Milan, July 18. The world record for women's 80 metres hurdles was broken by Claudia Testone m 11.5 sec. The previous best was 11.6 sec. and was held by Fngeihandt (Germany) and Valla (Italy).36 words
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Article, Illustration57 1939-07-20 15 A BRITISH TEAM COMPETED AGAINST AY AMERICAN TEAM AT THE HAM and Petersham Ran^e, nt\ir Richmond, lor the Perching Challenge Trophy. The trophy was presented by General John J. Pennine C-in-C m( the American Expeditionary force m the War, m 1931. (Left to right) R. C. Dope and J. Miller57 words
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287 1939-07-20 15 INCREDIBLE INCIDENT St. Andrews, July 7. AN almost incredible incident happened m the Open Golf Championship at St. Andrews today when it was discovered that one of the scorers keeping the score for two competitors did not know the rules and did287 words
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Article149 1939-07-20 15 London, July 10. fl/?R. J. B. MOVES, a Perth golfer, played a shot on the Craigie Hill Golf Course, Perth, recently and his ball finished among some partridge eggs. T.lr. Moyes has now become the innocent, but leading figure m a controversy with Scottish Society for149 words
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Article346 1939-07-20 15 London, July 7. IT is not the first squabble over a young woman that has been reported, I'll admit, but I am sure It will interest you that, on account of Phyllis Harding living m Coventry, she cannct swim m Minehead. even when she goes there,346 words
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Article161 1939-07-20 15 Americans To Meet Japanese i {I OCAL baseball fans will be Wealed to some lively competition next Sun,day afternoon, when the Japanese and (the American Association teams meet at 3.30 pjn. on the Japanese Club i ground, off Serangoon Road. The Japanese, who have formerly had I161 words
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Article81 1939-07-20 15 England's team was victor *ou.; m the five countries athletic competition at Brussels on Sunday. Scores were: England 89 pointr, France 80, Holland 67, first Belgian team 49, second Belgian team 36, Luxemburg 20 Th* English team gained a victory m six individual competitions and won the81 words
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1756 1939-07-20 16 J. Donnelly Rides Two Winners (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 19. J. DONNELLY had the experience of setting a new J record for the Ipoli course at today's races only to ik it again just an hour later. He was also the only1,756 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-07-20 16 Play at the Stadium yesterday m the first division match between the S.C.C. and the Manchester* which resulted m a draw, each side scoring once.— Fre« Press picture.32 words
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536 1939-07-20 16 Exciting Game Marred By Rough Play A LAST minute goal, heralded by the firing of crackers, gave the Municipal Engineers a 2—l victory over the Health Department m the Farrer Cup final at Farrer Park, yesterday. The Engineers, who have won the Cup twice before536 words
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Article344 1939-07-20 16 Thrilling Game L Stadium Yesterday COR the second time this season points j r between the Cricket Club and the Mai first division of the league. In the ft side was able to score, and meeting m at the Stadium yesterday each scored a344 words
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Article133 1939-07-20 16 l£. MUTHUCI-MARU. well-known Singapore sportsman, injured while goalkeeping for the Health Department m the Farrer Cup football final at Farrer Park, yesterday, was taken to hospital by ambulance. Muthucumaru, who was hurt while making a save and falling to the ground, is understood to have suffered slight concussion.133 words
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219 1939-07-20 16 S.C.F.A Defeat Changi Civilians 7—l CHOWING superiority m all depart- ments, the S.C.F.A. defeated the Changi Civilians by seven goals to one m a second division (b) fixture played j on the Clerical Union ground yesterday. The winners combined well and kept play for most of the game m the219 words
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214 1939-07-20 16 Af^ER being a goal down rt for the greater part of the game, the R.A.F. (Headquarters) did well to share the points with the Excise Sports Club m a division 118 soccer league fixture played on the Harbour Board's ground yesterday, the result214 words
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Advertisement26 1939-07-20 16 HERMES BABY TYPEWRITER Size 11 m. X 11 m. only 2>> inches high Weight lbs. 12 ox. $60.00 HETT, KELLY <Sc WALSH LTD. Raffles Place. Sinrapore.26 words
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