The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 July 1939
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Title Section17 1939-07-24 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,837. ESTO. 183S MONDAY, JULY 24, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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109 1939-07-24 1 May c Headquarters Of G.0.C.-In-Chief For Far East Area SUPREME NAVAL COMMAND ALSO PREDICTED London, July 23. Ny/HUNG the appointment of General Sir Archibald I to b( General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Middle of the World's military correspondent appointment of a General Officer Comhitf for Hritish ForcesReuter - 109 words
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Article45 1939-07-24 1 Ankara. Juiy 23. T to mark 1 be Sanjak of Alexagreed upon last r.;onal holiday uiy. neni of French thU morning the Turlash r vh-re. U the occasion for brmti ma of Franco.p. thousands oi Prench and Turkish bade the ReuterReuter - 45 words
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53 1939-07-24 1 Simla, July 23. THE modernisation of the Royal Air Force m India is being carried a stage further with the equipment of a second squadron with Blenheim aircraft, which are being flown out from England via Egypt, Four machines have already arrived at KarachiReuter - 53 words
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118 1939-07-24 1 Paris, July ?.S. DRITISH bombing planes will shortly begin to bombard the arid sands of the Sahara, according to the semi-official paper Excelsior, which adds that there 13 no place in the British Isles where bombing practice with 500 kilogram bombs could be carriedAneta-Trans - 118 words
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Article43 1939-07-24 1 xi. July 23. >r. J. Watson, bei.ai Municipal rifle butts by police while remov- > from a v;all m undary of the InPoUce Chinese were unes. m whose occurred, ordered .ir r leave the Brt- and they compiled ReuterReuter - 43 words
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55 1939-07-24 1 London, July 23. It is announced that the appointment of Rear-Admiral G. S. Arbuthnot as Commander-in-Chief of the i American and West Indies Station, 'will ba dated from Oct. 6. RearAdmiral Arbuthnot. who will succeed Vice-Admiral Sir 3. J. Meyrick, will assume command atReuter - 55 words
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119 1939-07-24 1 A.R.P. Shelters For Over Five Million BRITAIN'S NEW DETERMINATION London, July 23. SINCE January 900,000 steel air raid shelters capable of efficiently sheltering nearly. 5,500,000 people have been supplied and over 100 different firms are now manufacturing these shelters, declared Sir John Anderson, Civil Defence Minister, m a speech toReuter - 119 words
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Article168 1939-07-24 1 Peiping, July 23. *THE Japanese-appointed Mayor of Peiping lias issued a special warning to Britons concerning the antiBritish movement m Peiping. He urges them to take the greatest j care while walking In the atwet* »*ii suggests that they discontinue to visit scenic spots m PeipingReuter - 168 words
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115 1939-07-24 1 Shanghai, July 23. A LARMED foreipn residents of the western suburbs of Shanghai report an engagement began at 8 p.m. today beyond the British-manned western perimeter between Japanese troops and a comparatively large force belonging to the Chinese Fourth Route Army, comprised of Communists.Reuter - 115 words
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Article32 1939-07-24 1 Moscow, July 23A meeting is being held at the Kremlin this afternoon on the basis of the latest Anglo-French Instructions sent en Friday m connection with the Moscow talks. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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155 1939-07-24 1 Tokio, July 23. THE Angio-Japanese round table conference on the Tientsin issue will open at the official residence ol th- Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Arita, tomorrow morning, reports the Domei Agency following the reported signature of an agreement The principal delegates will be theReuter - 155 words
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Article, Illustration50 1939-07-24 1 Crowds gathered outside Chelsea Hospital for Women to watch Miss Grade Fields, leave to recuperate after her operation. Miss Fields was so overcome ivith emotion as the crowds cheered her and wished her luck, that she found it difficult to smile through her tears.50 words
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329 1939-07-24 1 London, July 23. THE Sunday Express Diplomatic Correspondent says that the Prime Minister, m the House of Commons, will make it clear that the British Government have merely agreed to discuss m the course -of the Tokio talks some of the pointsReuter - 329 words
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162 1939-07-24 1 Tokio Version Of Reported Agreement Tokio, July 23. THE Asahi Shimbun states that the text of a memorandum signed by the British Ambassador to Tokio. Sir Robert Craigie, and the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Arita. declares that "the British Government recognises actual conditions prevailing m China, where grandscale hostilitiesReuter - 162 words
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Article159 1939-07-24 1 'PEACE LOAN' TO GERMANY DENIED Nothing Known In London London, July 23. THE British Government has no knowledge of a scheme for a big peace development loan to Germany m return for Germany carrying out a programme of disarmament, writes the Sunday Times Diplomatic Correspondent Neither the Prirr^ Minister, Mr.Reuter - 159 words
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Article61 1939-07-24 1 Darwin. July Vi /\FFiCIAL support fcr a proposal to open an Australian air serrVe between Darwin and De!l <Porrufues^ Timor* had been obtained by Mr. Fairbairn, Minister ot Civil Aviation, m negotiation with the Portuguese authorities In Deli and permissi:n is now being sought fromReuter - 61 words
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65 1939-07-24 1 Rome, July 23. THL of light music by Jewish composers, both m the form of gramophone records and printed rcores, is to be banned m Italy. At the instigation of Signor Alfieri, Minister of Popular Culture, a "black list" (.1 works and composers isReuter - 65 words
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Article48 1939-07-24 1 London, July 23. Mr. Clement Attlee. Leader of His Majesty's Opposition m the House oi Commons, has lett the nursing home after his recent illness, but It is not expected that he will return to the House of Commons until after the rammer reem. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Advertisement91 1939-07-24 1 0 ,vv<K INDIAN M MATTINGS 0- ENHANCE JSd IN VOIR 1 KOOM. QMOTIRMALL'S 41-43. High St. Cocktail Dance 7 p.m to 9 p.m, D 'NNER DANCE (infornal) 9.45 to midnight I NO ADMISSION CHARGE T HE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN ran >:ie of tickets will be given to The "My.91 words
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Advertisement94 1939-07-24 1 LADIES DRESSMAKING CUT, STYLE FINISH GUARANTEED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN IJU)Y CUTTER AT:CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43, High St. SEA VIEW J| HOTEL TONIGHT I WEDMESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER, DANCE CABARP7T ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY I NINA GROMOVA j i INTERNATIONAL DANCER DANCE TO THE NEW, UP-TO-DATE JAZZ BAND (10 MUSICIANS)94 words
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543 1939-07-24 2 Declared Spokesman's Statement "Twisted" BRITISH FRENCH PRESS NOT IMPRESSED EVERY effort is bein- made m Germany to reduce the k effect of Saturday's "peace scare" abroad and German Foreign Oftice circles express the utmost astonishment md regret at the "exaggeration and misrepresentation/ •*ays Reuter.Reuter; British Wireless - 543 words
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Article, Illustration57 1939-07-24 2 Lloyd George recently opened the cherr§ and soft fruit exhibition 2t the Kent County Show at Folkestone. During his speech Mr. Lloyd George said that as a boy he often went a ichole day on a couple of apples. Here he is holding a challenge cup presented57 words
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74 1939-07-24 2 London, July 23. •THE Russian steamer Spartalw left Tilbury last night for Russia with 137 pedigree cattle on board, including 30 ttOM the Royal 'arms at Windsor, Sandringham and the Duchy ol Cornwall estate. Fine cattle of Herefordshire shorthorn and beef shorthorn breed wereBritish Wireless - 74 words
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Article44 1939-07-24 2 A MIDDLE-AGED Chinese man was found dead by the side of the road near the Customs txaminatio.i sl?ed m Tanjong Pagar shortly after 2 a.m. yesterday. He bore no external injuries. The police had the body removed to the mortuary.44 words
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Article152 1939-07-24 2 Paris, July 23. •THE newspapers are not impressed by y&terday'a German "no war" statement which is generally received sceptically. Le Petit Parisicn says that another trial balloon has be*n brought back to earth British political circles are not letting themselves be deceived. Until a newReuter - 152 words
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Article52 1939-07-24 2 Play is to be resumed today at the Old TrnfTord, Manchester, m the second Test match between England and the West Indies. Rain interrupted play on Saturday when only 11 runs were on the board. England are batting, having been put m by the West Indies, who won52 words
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Article124 1939-07-24 2 ABOUT 600 guests, mostly Japanese, attended the cocktail party last night held on board the O.S.K. line'o motor vessel Argentina Maru, which is on her maider> voyage. During the party, Yosio Fujiwara, the Japanese operatic tenor, gave a recital m the lounge. The first of124 words
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361 1939-07-24 2 Berlin, July 23. DOLAND'S position m the event of war is discussed by the Frankfurter Zeitung m connection with the recent statement by Marshal Smigly-Rydz that the Poles would fight alone if need be m defence of their rights. The paper361 words
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Article, Illustration47 1939-07-24 2 British French Generals Take Salute Taking the salute at the great French National Day parade m Paris were Admiral Sir E. R. G. Evans ("Evans of the Broke"/; General Viscount Gort, Chief of the Imperial General Staff: and General Gamelin, Supreme Head of the French Defence Forces.47 words
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131 1939-07-24 2 London* July 23. IN connection with the Government plans for utilisingthe service of doctors to the best advantage m tlu' event of war, it is announced that a national hospital medical service for the treatment of casualties is to be created. It willBritish Wireless - 131 words
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Article60 1939-07-24 2 Tokio. July 2?.. p2GHTING continues on Ike border between Manehukuo and Outer-Mongolia, according to a Held dispatch from Hsinking, which states that Soviet and Outer-Mongolian artillery is keeping up the bombardment of the Japanese and Manchurian foives, which continued from dacvn to dusk. It isReuter - 60 words
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228 1939-07-24 2 Washington, July 23. ITHE Sccreiary for Agriculture, Mr Wallace, announced that the Government would pay exporters a Lounty of 1\ 2 ec-nts a pound for cotton sold abroad under the cotton export subsidy programme, which i 1 designed to regain for the UnitedReuter - 228 words
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Article36 1939-07-24 2 Liverpool, July 23. It is authoritatively stated that after a conference or salvage experts and naval officers that, contrary to earllar reports, the submarine Thetis did not rise from the sea bed. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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81 1939-07-24 2 Murders On Motor Track In Capitol Film cm mal author o: based their O'Connor,' Capitc! From I film tier to the tun< fatal crasfa the side lock or which I What killed then pon^ibl: hundred feet ol U O'Keefe races to t: of the Delano < at Carey. li.< "jinx"81 words
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Article71 1939-07-24 2 ALL the Infredfc i I wood-typo "spy" di t>een put sntc Kas shown at a mi the Alhambr. There are h:. mysterious coxni doors, tiring n girl masquerading as s The drama, full cf I -goodnes^ thrills, hc^ for It KB a mueh-(\.ptu: hotel71 words
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35 1939-07-24 2 Thrills Laughs In Alhambra Film P. I provided "The B opened sX the Al A newcor. I nut d driver ant eppodte Jq Anothei Henry himi ti ihf !augh.s. win n in 7 at this35 words
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Article65 1939-07-24 2 NEW CHINESE IMPO RT RULES I I. pj; IT BRi: and Oenu by the new Cl i •rding Statistics. Last year r-0.59G.00t) imports from Bi the t Germany. Classic il Japan rurntohcd tse imports La new regulat hemp, m which B chemicals and ducts In which o m which StatisticsBritish United Press - 65 words
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33 1939-07-24 2 SOUTH AFRICAN WRITER BACK FROM FAR EAST MR C.irel B author tcrday by tin OS* Argentina Far East a« the Argus m South Africa He U wrlUn? t book Geisha Go to v33 words
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Advertisement118 1939-07-24 2 P prime quality tB 1 mF JV sBB^ jdSSSi^ US £^r Mm JK^ I mmr v jSSbWwßv.v j n Aim"' ■^••'■^jFßO^^eMK^Sfciv^v?' «L C. V^HP^HTo^ MS^Kfe^l UJfl 1 ¥$B4hrfmmmmmW' yjF^ -^^^X* N -^t^t^ Tf >'.^H I^P9h LM^^mam^^^^MrjnS?ttmmWtmlmlr^ s <&u^mf t&^M^m^m^Bm^mmmmr^^ -jv '^\v'^* no finer obtainable ant/ where v\fcr V Becaucc ie118 words
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Advertisement17 1939-07-24 2 FERTILiSEfts In handy 35 Meal, Supen; Lawn Sand, Sulphate ol A Fertiibr-r, M Sulphat' MEDICAL HALL LTD.17 words
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Article, Illustration19 1939-07-24 3 i r. »jmn? jjoml-bye a> they sailed lor ihe n.i war front last week.19 words
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373 1939-07-24 3 A Special Correspondent) l] o the inclusion of an Asiatic m ling cricket sides m Malaya was somen; an Asiatic had to break But m t: ear's Colony eleven six the twelfth man is another, and among the European;; the probeen still m373 words
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223 1939-07-24 3 Vain Appeal For Enhanced Sentence ndentKu.il i i.umpui. July 21. itea to Teas would ..u-* to see how ntence m cases rsona had pleaded 'he ASSIStA. J. Grat--.•i appeal F.M.S.. Mr. which Fong tant on a mine, von of ::t by a Mr. Gratis the ground deciuate. ilar section Mr.223 words
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395 1939-07-24 3 A SHARP rise m the number of rob- Series m the Colony, from r <7 m 1937 to 206 m 1938, is recorded m the annual report of the Inspector-General ot Police, Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet. The increase m robberies was not395 words
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1823 1939-07-24 3 SINGAPORE REFORMATORY TO BE RUN ON BORSTAL LINES? RACIAL AND LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 12. CONSIDERATION is now being given to the possibility of running the Singapore Reformatory on Borstal lines, according to Mr. A. B. Jordan, Secretary of Chinese Affairs, Malaya, m an address he1,823 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-07-24 3 picture. Mr. E. C. Charlwoot, v.ha Ls to bs appointed a member ol the Legislative Council. Free PressFree Press - 18 words
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757 1939-07-24 3 TERRORISM' CONTINUES IN PARKS THEATRES REVIEWING the notable crimes of last year, Mr. R. H. de S. Onraeti the Inspector-General of Police, makes the comment that "If terrorism by active demonstrations of this nature (referring to riots early m the year) m public places m Singapore has ceased, a good757 words
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Article249 1939-07-24 3 UJHE POSITION m regard to extortion is the most unsatisfactory for years," says the Inspector-Geneial of Police, Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet, m his annual report. There U always a certain amount of extortion from gaming and prostitution which seldom comes to light, and a249 words
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Article96 1939-07-24 3 During the week ending July 15, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 33.261 cases, of v/hich: 24.841 (75 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 2.190 (7 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe, 2.838 (8 per cent.) cases to Canada, and 3.392 (1096 words
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Advertisement76 1939-07-24 3 "ROMANCE" AT POPULAR PRICES! "ROMANCE" Hair Cream 30 cts. "ROMANCE" Amber Brilliantine 25 cts. Stolid 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 favourably with similar76 words
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Article1872 1939-07-24 4 Mr. Wang Lang-Tsai Tells His Story HISTORIC LUKOUCHIAO Hong Kong:, July 17. THE man who started China's armed resistance against Japanese aggression is now living m Hong Kong where he hopes to remain until the day comes when he can peacefully return to the Wanping DistrictBritish United Press - 1,872 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-07-24 4 IN RUSSIAN TURKESTAN the women execute *cry beautiful needlework. The srirl m the picture wears richly embroidered drcsa her mother made for her.23 words
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Article528 1939-07-24 4 "REDS" KILLED HER PARENTS Shanghai, July 6. HELEN PRISCILLA STAM, the AnW hel "miracle baby" and probably the most famous foreign iniant m China is at present m Shanghai preparing to embark on a liner for the United States. She will be accompanied by her grandBritish United Press - 528 words
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236 1939-07-24 4 Japan's Army Plans To Oust Cabinet WANTS MILITARY PACT WITH AXIS Tokio, July 10. THE JAPANESE ARMY is planning an effort to overthrow the Cabinet unless the government reconsiders its decision against an outright military alliance with Germany and Italy, it is stated m authoritative quarters. Ambassador Hiroshi Oshima has236 words
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Article411 1939-07-24 4 CHINA U.S. NEUTRALITY BILL Giving In To Small Isolationist Bloc Chungking, July 10. INFORMED CHINESE circles stale that the United States Ccn-ress was "giving m to a small bloc of Isolationists who are unwilling to see the United States play its logical part m the preservation of world stability" by411 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-07-24 4 I As the l?.st "troopship" carrying: Malayan Chi r China war front left last week, the unit san? stirrir panied by mouth orga ns.- Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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Article62 1939-07-24 4 Santiago (Chile). July 10. FIGHT men have been arrested m L Santiago— three of them memberr of the Spanish Falanqe Fa< Party) on suspicion of plotting against the State. The arrests followed a police raia on the home of Juan Del^iedra, a former bank official. Those detained62 words
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Article164 1939-07-24 4 Domestic na Says Judge I, a/jr; ji\ i jvc: Kingston brought by a it. camel a f C a camel was do He pave of thi» zc* was sued b engineer, i I s \v Harold E: said th I hrd a p. the camel164 words
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33 1939-07-24 4 AUSTRALIAN INVENTS NEW FLYING BEAM A Ml D. E\:-:. bo < n »-i back oa Bran's beam lights on tii aoroi>l side. trae van to r to hay. niilp off his i Austral NewsAustral News - 33 words
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Advertisement26 1939-07-24 4 Hook Now— Phone 6909 MIDNIGHT PREMIERE SATURDAY, JILY 29th. General Screening MONDAY, JULY 31st. ALHANBRA f" BL "^^ul nl t^^m^K^S^Kmu\ T09f149l <|fe> |sj S& > mil $py26 words
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Advertisement57 1939-07-24 4 SMART FROCKS FOR ALL OCCASIO* MADAME ZAlPBt' RAFFLES HOTEL. ROOI has just unpacked a very lovely selection of aft !l at prices as low as $10 each. They look rood and are as much. Please come and see them for your>eli the trouble of having dresses made locally hrf latest57 words
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Article488 1939-07-24 5 AMERICA POSITION IN S.E. ASIA Accessibility To Leading Strategic Products HO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY San Francisco, July 11. for the present great anxiety m States regarding American accessibility to regie product of southeast Asia, m the spread of the war now going on the Institute of Pacific Relations. OJ southeastBritish United - 488 words
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Article220 1939-07-24 5 JJRAFT legislation to bring the law of the Colony into line with the law of England m the matter of vagrancy and prevention of crime has been submitted to the Law Officers, reveals Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet, the Inspector-Gen-eral of Police, m his annual220 words
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Article43 1939-07-24 5 Western Canadians are more airminded than their more sedate eastern relatives. Passenger traffic on the Trans-Canada Air Lines for the first month of operation has been calculated at 1,416, with most of the tickets being sold m the Prairie and Pacific Coast provinces.43 words
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Advertisement75 1939-07-24 5 POSITIVELY LAST 3 SHOWS of Thrilling Racing Drama 1 3 is, 6is 9.i5 ALHAMBRA WHAT IT Aic AN i v^ /^l _^J *^^^I^V Wrf Ml^^^^^^^. HENRY ARTH.LlMBp^fif ho<* 1 ""^fCU X U D I H J U N Paramcunts Thrilling SPY Drama of the War-Torn Balkans OPENS TOMORROW II UAiiDDH75 words
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Advertisement65 1939-07-24 5 GREAT DOUBLE EVENT! TOMORROW 1 3.15-6.15-911"" AT THE CAPITOL THE FAMOUS A. R. P. FILM NOW PASSED BY THE APPEAL BOARD A Staggering- Spectacle of Modern Aerial Warfare Inconceivable Produced with the full co-operation of The Imperial Government. Presented With The Year's Most Timely Thrilflhg Espionage Story DARINGLY PRODUCED BY65 words
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Advertisement365 1939-07-24 5 TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 r^ PAVILION IT'S GREAT! LESLIE CHARTERIS' FAMOI S CIIARACTER IN HIS MOST ROMANTIC AND DARING EXPLOIT: R.K.O. RADIO PICTURE WITH V*- 1 GEORGE SANDERS L^>3Ei#_ WENDY BARRIE %»>>#" THE -ROBIN HOOD" of CRIME WILL EXCITE and ENTRAL YOU! A Stirring Drama of the Racing Fools who Risk365 words
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580 1939-07-24 6 jyiß. CHAMBERLAIN'S expected statement m the House of Commons today should put an end to recent speculation regarding the outcome of the Anglo-Japanese talks m Tokio. This statement is eagerly awaited as much by Chinese as by British subjects living580 words
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591 1939-07-24 6 GEORGE KIDD - GEORGE KIDD By GERMANY feeds her million soldiers three square meals daily despite the fact the general public is feeling the pinch of a growing food shortage. An army private's menu calls for meat four or five times weekly, m addition to a four-inchB.U.P. - 591 words
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Article582 1939-07-24 6 (by a Special Correspondent) TPHE Government has introduced m the House of Commons a Bill to merge the existing civil aircraft line? which ply between the United Kingdom and the Dominions or foreign countries. These enterprises will be replaced by a corporation whose purpose will bCopyright - 582 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-07-24 6 DELAY IN THE STAR I^OF THE." REPEAL' CLIPPER" ROOSEVELT: '0.X., BOYS, YOU'LL HAVE TO MOVE. WHEN THE VOTE TIUB CHAMn iftfj21 words
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Advertisement176 1939-07-24 6 tkhMi/fafarf M# ill QUALITY GIN SEAS I! DIYMOIITU ia^" r LI Itlv/U I M QUALITY DRY GIN CALD R POK #C J L— LJ C_. V^ PV <J (Royal Neth. Ind. Airways.) Singapore Saigon Hongkong m two days. Monday dep. 12.30 Singapore arr. 16.40 Saigon Tuesday dep. 6.00 Wednesday arr.176 words
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Advertisement49 1939-07-24 6 White Canvas Tents Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks, Canvas ard Spring Blinds, Tarpaulins. Tents, Bags, Blue Screens, Bertam Panels, Wire Netting Fencing, Wool buntings and Flags. ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone ?454. O Mice :—<;«, Robinson Road, (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Workshop: 293, Joo Cbiat Place. Singapore. Orders promptly Executed.49 words
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354 1939-07-24 7 Increasing Number Train For Business Careers "TAKE INTEREST IN JOB" CIXGAPORE'S offices may one day employ more Chinese girls than girls of any other nationality. The increasing number of Chinese school and office girls training for business careers and the high standard354 words
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64 1939-07-24 7 Com mon wealth Tou ris t$ Spend Freely Australian and Xow Zealand last week, leading Singapore shopping eek, they told a Free Press .C. .ad Other i re table I LOT I i tn keepIthe ilai add done N *h as r kade :id kmpi64 words
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Article, Illustration52 1939-07-24 7 picture. I lud<* *h» realised a long enerished schoolday ambition the air" from the 8.M.8.C. stations recently, were Here they are: left to riffht, Jack Cough, with his d Broise and his home made bass, Denis Giles, i player, and Fred 1> Almeida who plays a tr r Spanish guitar.Free Press - 52 words
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Article400 1939-07-24 7 •THOSE who are enemies of the British Government are enemies of the Malays," declared Che Daud bin Mohamed Shah .at a reception given to him by members of the Malay Union of Singapore at the Malay School m Kampong Malayu yesterday. The function was m400 words
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111 1939-07-24 7 Many Letters To S.M.C. On Transport Problem A I ARGE number of letters on limit- ed competition m Singapore ervices has been received by Singapore Municipal Commission, the Free Press understands. The replies will be considered by a committee of the Commission set up to "investigate the pros and ccns111 words
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Article101 1939-07-24 7 CINGAPORE taf now got a mussanr* khana 'rest house) for Muslims. .ks to the keen interest evinced by ab Sardar Begum Akhtar, the Indian poetess, who v.as here last year. For the time being the rest rouse will 51. Norfolk Road, until more money Is collected101 words
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Article102 1939-07-24 7 (Ftozn Our Own Correspondent) Penang, July 22. AMONG VISITORS staying m Fenani ere a party of prominent Australians, Mr. Ambrose Pratt, Lady Winifred Mackenzie, Mrs. Violet Stevens and Miss Guelda Pyke. Mr. Pratt has been associated for IS years with the Zoological Board of Australia, a102 words
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67 1939-07-24 7 'THE Muslim Improvement Club, Singapore, at its extraordinary general meeting, passed a resolution against the appointment of another Hanafl Imam to the Jameeah Masjid, South Bridge Road, as suggested by the South Muslim League. The meeting also decided to address the Mohammedan Advisory Board m this67 words
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Article209 1939-07-24 7 tFrom the Free Press Correspondent' London, July 12. DV holding out her gloved left hand for a ring to be placed on it by her prospective father-in-law m The Hague Town Hall, a London girl today became Mrs. Johan Herman Christian van Millegen, of Tjepoe, N.I.209 words
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Article38 1939-07-24 7 A GENERAL MEETING of all mem- bers of the Clerical Union interested m sports will be held at the Club House, Rangoon Road, on Saturday, at 4.30 p.m. Mr. C. Misson will be m the chair.38 words
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115 1939-07-24 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 23. ADMITTING A CHARGE Of theft of a cheque, a Tamil, Namasivayam, told the Seremban magistrate, Mr. J. S. H. Cunnyingham Brown, that he took the money with the intention Of going to the sacred places m India.115 words
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208 1939-07-24 7 ACCOUNTS^ the tradings departments of the Singapore Municipality are now being compiled by machinery and some consumers are already receiving machine-printed bills for their water, electricity, gas and other services. The Municipal Commission has just installed an accounting system of the punched-card type, which208 words
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Article, Illustration87 1939-07-24 7 pitta re. Preparations for the big: Engineer!.'! p: Exhibition to be held at the li World Amusement Park from Aug. 1 to Aug. 15 are well advanced I. I is Mr. George E. Lee, proprietor of the Park iratching workmen installing the crankshaft of aFree Press - 87 words
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Article, Illustration489 1939-07-24 7 THE oldest showman m the Far East, 83 \ear-old >ir. Benjamin Franklin Mack ay, superintendent of Happy World Amusement Park, has hf*en chewing ttfesoet and thriving on swallowing the juice for £5 year^. ITNABLE to get chewing tobacco m Singapore. American-born Mr. Maekay chewsFree Press - 489 words
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Advertisement31 1939-07-24 7 WR CONVENIENCE AFTER THE SHOW 3IHE AT THE CAPITOL K2STAURANT %*O Rock Oyster, and "•••OB STRAWBERRIES OBTAINABLE S "*S AU MTUREI" I TE HE FOIE GRAS I Fro Perigord F^L"*-- HOUSE31 words
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Advertisement27 1939-07-24 7 STUDIO Le Marquis FOR ARTISTIC PORTRAITURE HOURS OF BUSINESS FROM 10 A.M. TO I P.M.— AND FROM 2 P.M. TO CM P If. SECOND FLOOR ROBINSON'S f427 words
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Article62 1939-07-24 8 Ottawa. July 3. #\\NADA has increased her standing m the British market for manufactures of iron and steel from sixth position as a supplying nation to second place In the month of March, being only exceeded by the United States. la 1938, Canada s share of62 words
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Article20 1939-07-24 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTH DOYLE.—To Alyce, wife of T. W. Doyle, at the Johore Bahru Hospital, on July 22. a daughter.20 words
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127 1939-07-24 8 London, July 7. Slim, eight-stone Derek Wheneray. forbidden to swim by his doctor because he suffers from asthmji. dived into nine feet of water In a dyke at Acle, near Great Yarmouth, last night, and brought his friend Bran Buckley, who weighs twelve stone, to127 words
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97 1939-07-24 8 London, July 7. THOMAS NICHOLAS THOMAS, a 42- year-old Ystalyfera licensee, was summoned to appear at Swansea Police Court yesterday. Exceeding the speed limit on a motor-cycle was his alleged offence. When his name was called a court official told the BenVi "He has97 words
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Article125 1939-07-24 8 The following were passengers on the Centaur, which sailed from Singapore on Friday, for Australia. Capt. R. L. Cuscaden. Mr. F. W. Lav.rrnce, Mrs. G. McCallum. Mrs. J. Christie. Mr. and Mrs. J. Eder. Mr. and Mrs. H. Rickey. Mrs. E. L Prvce. Mr?. H If. Hartfield.125 words
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1437 1939-07-24 8 GOVERNMENT'S WAR R I S KS INSURANCE PLANS Facilities For Shipping And Commerce BOARD OF TRADE'S POWERS OUTLINED London, July 12. THE Government's War Risks Insurance Bill was publish- ed last night. It deals with ships, cargoes and goods, but does not apply to house property. The finances of the1,437 words
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Article, Illustration55 1939-07-24 8 OFFICERS BOARD DUTCH SHIP SPECIAL BRANCH OFFICERS BOARDED the I) jp Inj^tj the Regent's Canal Dock, Stepney, London, rerenth. a?>!l t(,..k mv tody the captain and crew of eight on a charge if Mnf cencentii the illegal landing of aliens. The boat had discharged i eargi of and carbide. The55 words
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Article242 1939-07-24 8 INK Imperial: Inm Kurope d»> Monday. Thur -j«u>. rrida* iffc. noons. Wearncs: rerun?, i* and Kuala I umpur Mm *q evening. X.L.M.: i-rom Netherlands udies: Arrives Tuesday. Thindi; Saturday afternoons Qantav. from Australia: kmrn Tuesday, *'rida\, Sundaj &!t* noons. K.L.!\l.: frrom turope: Am»« Saturday. Moiiilu>242 words
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Article137 1939-07-24 8 The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive: Main Wharf. Entrance G*t« 2; Exit SiArgentina Maru 18; Gltnearn 14: Ajax 9: Kaisyo Maru 7 I Empire Dock, Entrance Gate Exit 3: Klang 31: Silveryeu 32; Darvel 38 Fxnplre Dock, Entrance Gate 4;137 words
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Advertisement416 1939-07-24 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders lenders are now invited for the following materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders Supply of Air Compressing Plant for Mandai Quarry. (Deposit 525). Date of Closing. 4 pm. July 31, 1D39. Supply of Pumping and Auxiliary Plant for Pontian Ketchil Pumping Station.416 words
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Advertisement107 1939-07-24 8 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT KATONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer Rd. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens Tennis. Phone: 5758. EAST ANGLIA 6, OXLEY RISE SINGAPORE. 3 mlns. to town high level, garages, daily or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent cuisine, tennis, single and doufcle rooms. PHONE 4390. NAPIER107 words
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Miscellaneous243 1939-07-24 8 CLEARANCES July 24: Auby <Sa. Power is, however, taken m Clause 9 to make insurance of ccods In warItime compulscrj- should tha* course appear to be desirable. Compulsion would be applied by Order, which would provide that no trader should be compelled to insure unless he o^ncc! stocks of a243 words
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Miscellaneous53 1939-07-24 8 SUE! ICE MA* DESPATCHES Amerl i itti n lndo-Chin iz Indo-C!.. 0 Japan. Java, B-W Bo: ft and Timor Medan x Tand Ch'u.a. I Konjs X I:ido-«. OJap. 1 M I Pakaxi Pftl EuropIrelaiui I I lait'ir.pH special «ir mall T+* Kong onlr. I urn* >^ lX& A M*U. Euro;^53 words
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Advertisement439 1939-07-24 9 CT|l J "mum iTfiOancißßitisFtNDTA LINES fl -ORI^ORATED IN ENGT AND p. 6e O. S. N. COS SAILINGS. OX 1 WARDS Dae Du6 Tonnafe Spore. Tonnage S pore. N Aug. 11 CHIT'7AL 13,000 Oct' 6 Aug 25 CORFU 15.003 Oct 20 SOUDAN 6,000 Oct 20 Be* 8 CANTON ***** Nov. 3439 words
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Advertisement691 1939-07-24 9 MONDAY, JILY 24 OP TEN NOORT— Bela\v;.a-Deli. BOTH I^andjong-Pandan, Eatavia, Scmarang ana cmeribon STRAAT MALAKKA-Bangkok, Saigon, Java ports, Mauritius, Reunion Bcira nnd Lourenco Mirques and Durban. TUESDAY, JULY 25 KAMPAR— BengkalLs, Asahan, Paneh, Berombang, Tanjonc-Menieidar and Tanjcng-Leidong. BALIKPAPAN— Penan^j and Bagan Si-Api-Api. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 THEDEXS— Muntok and Palembang TOBA—691 words
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Advertisement628 1939-07-24 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, (oiljcr Quay, Singapore f 5151. Chartered Bank Building, Penang j>L J3 66< BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON CONTINENI AND GLASGOW (m conjunction with the Glen Line) Dm Sail* GLENEARN Mars.. L'dcn, R'dam, Ham., Ar.t.. Midd. In Port Tomorrow PATROCLUS Mars., L'don, R'dam, and628 words
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Advertisement571 1939-07-24 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporatea m F'MiJ) TELEPHONE: Freifht 5435— Passage 543 L LLOYDS AGENTS BOOM.NG AGfcNTS FOR lEUERAJED MALAY STATES RAILWAIB. ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM iMpSHpa|iff^ person. Stop-oven it you wtsti...to IfiH^^i^^^-IwWK rammer, the scenic Great Lakes route £BP~%*Z>C y^y 1 1 JjBft ac optional inland-sea trlr to? trans-continenta:571 words
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Advertisement350 1939-07-24 10 HENDERSON LINE; SCHEDULE Ot SAILINGS Uy Fortnight!} Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon, Port Sudan. Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Rangoon j PROME Aug. 5 BUPMA Aug. 19 SAGAING Sept. 2 PEGU Sept. 16 BALWEEN Sept. 30 KEMMENDINE Oct 14 YOMA Oct. 28 AMARAPOORA Nov 11 PROME Nov. 25 BURMA Dec.350 words
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Advertisement214 1939-07-24 10 RED FUNNEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO., LTD. (incorporated m Straits 3ettlamenta) EEC I! AX PASBKNGOI and CAKGO Service from Singapore to Java, florn-o, Banka and BilJUon For BATAVIA, CHKBIBOM and SKMAKANG (Every Tuesday and Friday) tt.sndall: Tjcs. July 25 SA GIANG BEE Fri. July 28 For SOURAP.AYA ASH214 words
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Advertisement576 1939-07-24 10 AMERICAN PRESIDENT UNES/ltT TO EUROPE tKOM SINGAPORE ASD PENANG TO COLOMBO, BOMB4V si. y AIfXANURIA. NArLES, GENOA. MARSEILLtS AN. v n > Spore. Sport ,JJ? »m^ z PRESIDENT MONROE July 31 Aup **n PRESIDENT ADAMS Aug. 12 Aug X PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Au? PRESIDENT HARRISAN Sept 9 Sept X PRESIDENT576 words
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Miscellaneous389 1939-07-24 10 RADIO PROGRAMMES To 55 Joseph Seal, at organ of Rita Cinema ijinUrirUlXt. v 20 The news. 11 35 Greenwich time signal. Alfr#ld today sswhre saC^v rf ZHL 225 metr-. ls__ news and market .notes. ZHP ZDM metro g Frank Biflos bra« quintet. 5.30 Tamil music. t closing overs and summar,389 words
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Article478 1939-07-24 11 -Nil Victory Before Record Crowd YA HYA NETS" WINNER I V confoundmg critics, Singapore beat (1 vtrvices by one goal to nil before a Ihf Siadium on Saturday, thus the final for the nineteenth successive Malaya Cup football competition. mj Sdingor meet m the Federal r won478 words
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1062 1939-07-24 11 Two Records Broken (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 23. irWO new course records were set up at Saturday's races at Ipoh, the concluding day of the Perak Turf Club's July meeting. Measure, owned by Mr. Lee Nam and trained by K. N. Hobbs1,062 words
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Article, Illustration122 1939-07-24 11 Visitors Outplay Home Side From Our Own Correspondent.) AJor Star, July 22. A RECORD crowd saw Selansor beat Kedah by three goals to one m a Malaya Cup soccer match played here today. Kcdah were completely outplayed m every department Soon after the start, Selansor showedFree Press - 122 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-07-24 11 AN INCIDENT m the Malaya Cup match on Saturday between the ombmed Services and Singapore played at the Stadium, which Singapore won by the only coal, scored early m the first half, Free PressFree Press - 39 words
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405 1939-07-24 11 Singapore Badminton Championships TpiE following are the entries received for the various events In ihc Bto| pore badminton championships Men* Open Singles: De\ 1.P., John Lee. Yap Chin Tee md S. A. Inirai: Mangold 8.P., Tail Chong Tti\ Koh K< u>: Siang l/># Scan Chuau, Chun^ Cheus Hock and l*n405 words
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Article46 1939-07-24 11 A general meeting of Clerical Union members interested m sports will be held at the clubhouse, Rangoon Road, on Saturday, at 4.30 p.m. Agenda: To elect hon. sports secretary; asst. Hon. sporu secretary: grounds superintendent; captains of football, hockey, ping pong, badminton; four committee members: general.46 words
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Advertisement185 1939-07-24 11 BANK OF CFINA (Incorporated In Chn f by Special Charter). 12, Cecil Street Singapore. Telephones: Manager's Oflire 6444 Sub.-Manager's Offire 6412 Exchange Dept 6141 (jrneraJ Office 5188-0 Cabl* Address: 111 NOKLO Paid CJp Capital Cb 40 000. nut) Reserve Fund* to exces* of Ch > 200 mimi 8§ Total Asset*185 words
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390 1939-07-24 12 S. R. C. HAVE BEST OF GAME WITH S.C.C. Club 75 In First Knock: Recreation Side 182 GROWDER'S 7 FOR 76 THK S.R.C. had by far the better of their drawn match with the S.C.C. on the S.R.C. ground played on Saturday and yesterday. They scored 182 against the S.C.CB390 words
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Article249 1939-07-24 12 The second bi-monthly Mixed Foursomes competition of the Royal Singapore Golf Club for July was played at Bukit Tim ah on Sunday afternoon and resulted m a win for Miss N. Clements and W. B. Ruddcck with a net score of 30i 2. Thirty-nine cards were taken249 words
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263 1939-07-24 12 a FORCEFUL innings by Low Kee Pow who scored 90 runs enabled the S.C.R.C. to beat the Clarke Rangers by 105 runs m a cricket match played at Hong Lim Green yesterday. Scores: S.C.R.C. Lim Susng b Yzelman 5, Bocn Unn c Bam}263 words
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Article195 1939-07-24 12 p^\7iNG en their own ground, the Indian Association beat the C.S.S. by 8 wickets. Hera Singh did the hat-trick m ths opening over of the game. Scores: c.s.c. Dr. Balasingham c Varma b Hera Singh 1, Thuraisingham run out 23, Wijeweera lbw b Hera Singh 0,195 words
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205 1939-07-24 12 Press Draw With St, Andrew's Old Boys Tne Straits Times draw wkh the St. Andrew's Old Boys m a gams of I cricket played at Anson Road yester- day. Boch sides scored 87 runs. The Press played with ten men while the St. Andrew's Old Bays only fielded eigh: men.205 words
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Article254 1939-07-24 12 SECOND ELEVEN CRICKET ON PADANG THE S.C.C. secured a first innings j decision over the S.R.C. m their second eleven fixture on the S.C.C. padang yesterday, thus avenging the virtual defeat cf the S.C.C. first eleven j on the S.R.C. ground. Anderson batted well for the S.C.C. 1 for his254 words
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Article224 1939-07-24 12 On Saturday the A.P.C. met defeated the LoyaLs' 2nd XI at cricket. The match was played at Gillman Barracks. A feature of the game was an opening partnership for the A.P.C. by V. N. Pilial and O. O. 3ocle Which produced 100 runs.224 words
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109 1939-07-24 12 Fifteen cards were taken out tor the July women's foursomes of the Keppel Golf Ciub and the following were ti'.e Mute best s?ore> r?t'.;rned: Mrs. E. R. Lubbock and Mrs. E. A. Ford 32—15 =37 Mrs. R. W. McCreath and Mrs. W. J. Holohan 52—109 words
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836 1939-07-24 12 Selangor And Military Have Biggest Teams (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 23. A RECORD entry of 104 competitors has been received for the Amateur Athletic Association of Malaya's 1939 championship meeting to be staged at Kuala Lumpur next Friday and Saturday Entries closed836 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-07-24 12 picture. YONG KON VUI, of the Medical College, who won the Keith Challenge Cup for th? individual championsh ip at the e3llese sports on Saturday. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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Article52 1939-07-24 12 White Ciiy, Julj ?3. At the Women's Amateur Athletic Championships Miss Forster (Civil Service) won the mile to set up a new British record of 5 mm. 15 sec. Miss Betty Lock (Mitcham Athletic Club) won the 60 metres m 7 6-10 sec, equalling the British record.—52 words
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Article232 1939-07-24 12 Stonor ShieU Cricket «From O.:: I THE Selan I 1 Hur I play for or the I M the Stone: I and were 1 I ting the P\\ I As m Qualified to m I the final. I Taking firs I Scla: I los.iv I but a232 words
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Article36 1939-07-24 12 (From Our O THE n?w gwhich an. ;Ol *Jj camp on Thur> Chinese Recn a soccer match which by four goa the good re i previous deti him Police by EurasL.l one36 words
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Article254 1939-07-24 12 JHE biggest sensation m the history of Junior badminton In Singapore occurred yesterday morning, when Cyril Wee Devonshire) accounted for Tan Yong Kian (Mayflower) In two straight sets, when four quarter-finai ties were played off at the Clerical Union Hall before a large crowd of enthusiasts. Thrilling254 words