The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 August 1939
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Title Section17 1939-08-26 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 15,8G6. ESTD. 1835 SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1939. 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration209 1939-08-26 1 Berlin Thinks Fuehrer May Act On Monday Anglo-Polish Pact Is Signed In London REPORTED CLASHES ON BORDER UITLEK WAS WORKING LAST NIGHT, ACCORDING 11 TO A REUTER MESSAGE FROM BERLIN, PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO HIS SPEECH TO BE DELIVERED AT TANNENBERG TOMO R R 0209 words
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Article30 1939-08-26 1 i > i:id his- h lye been lr xbhe > lafetj m I jects r?nmv- urona■eflrefeicM Ike p^t 60i >tmve.l the md lo lei the >ure tjuard. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article148 1939-08-26 1 I ndon, \ux- the AngkH -ment reI to (be bed ::d Poland It Polish tdon teal I one o! me w Bpropi egression 1 1 rt rent n& vet or tool one of md was of st with ■.oi ration lies that iheedi lj»n>rf .,t tt»Reuter - 148 words
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146 1939-08-26 1 Nazi Bomber Forced Down By A. A. Guns Warsaw, Aug. 25. BESIDES keeping the closest contact with the French and British Ambassadors. Col. Beck. Polish Foreign Minister, saw the Soviet Ambassador today. Numerous frontier incidents are reported A German bomber which crossed over Polish territory at Orlowo compelled to descendReuter - 146 words
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302 1939-08-26 1 Speculation On Fuehrer's Intentions Berlin, Aug. 25. If ERR HITLER is at work here putting the finishing touches, and recasting m the light of latest developments, his speech to be delivered at Tannenberg on Sunday. Even more than usual secrecy is maintained about its contents and even more than theReuter - 302 words
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248 1939-08-26 1 London, Aug. 25. IJIGH banking quarters m London regard the recent 11 emergency financial measures taken by -the Bank of England and the Treasury, such as the raising of the bank rate and the fixing of minimum prices for gilt edged securities, as the wisest thatReuter - 248 words
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Article145 1939-08-26 1 London, Aug. 25. A UTHORITATIVE government circles envisage cabinet changes m event of war. The present plan is to invite Conservative ex -Ministers and Opposition leaders to participate m government. At the same time there will be an inner cabinet which is likely to include the Premier, LordReuter - 145 words
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Article43 1939-08-26 1 Tokio. Aug. 25. THE Government is understood to be making arrangements to evacuate Japanese residents from Europe. The liner Yasukuni Maru, which left Hamburg today, has been ordered to cancel sailing and stand by to embark Jananese nationals.- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article124 1939-08-26 1 Louden, Aug. Zl. piVK persona are reported killed and scores injured m a violent explosion at Coventry this afternoon when streets were thronged. Broadgate, busy centre of t city, was shakrn and converted in*.«» a shambles, and thousands cf pounds worth of damage done UtReuter - 124 words
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Article58 1939-08-26 1 Rome, Au;. 1%. pLASSES 9U3 and 111 hftff i to the colours as twom So; cording to a communique Lssu making six army rUsse? undor anns and some specialists. The naval ar.d air forces .fcave had their efYective forces nearly complete since Au?. 2J.Reuter - 58 words
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Article52 1939-08-26 1 Istanbul, \ug. 25. TPHE Foreign Minister had an hour's talk with Herr von Papen, the I envoy, today. The German Embassy denies that Herr von Paoen brou. message from Herr Hitler to the Foreign Minister and that he also conferred at length with the BritishReuter - 52 words
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Advertisement57 1939-08-26 1 ppOR T MALAYAN PRODUCE. LxBiGIATEA fIC V 4h ■M^l^r **J fir VP^S I Tonight Concert 8.15 to 9.15 P-m--"IAL RACE DINNER DANCE I ir>t Appearance of New Cabaret The Popular English X ORMONDE SISTERS WOK TOUR TABLE— Non-Diners $1.00 EXTEW3IQN TO 1 A. M. I k.!2^ F EL SER\ ED57 words
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Advertisement160 1939-08-26 1 FOR QUALITY AND ECONOMY D7.INK BIGiA TEA SEAVSEW H HOTEL TOMiutiT SPECIAL RACE DINNER, DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BI JUNE WEST KAY SOPHISTICATE I'OETS OF DANCES EXTENSION TO 1 A. M. PINNER $3.00 NON-DINERS $1.00 .DANCE FORMAL MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTEL ORCHESTRA SUNDAY MORNING 11 A.M.— l160 words
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Article889 1939-08-26 2 Sends Messages To Hitler President Of Poland Washington, Aug. 25. DRAMATIC appeals to Herr Hitler and President Moscicki of Poland to preserve peace were made today by President Roosevelt. The President called the Fuehrer's attention to the fact that the whole population of the United StatesReuter - 889 words
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Article546 1939-08-26 2 NATION IS UNITED AND PREPARED Press Comment On Premier* Speech London, Aug. 25. 1 ATEST developments of the European situation have served to quicken the deep sense cf responsibility m the British nation, and emphasises, the unity and resolution with which it stands behind the Government m its firm andBritish Wireless - 546 words
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141 1939-08-26 2 Japanese Protest Over Russo-German Pact T«ku» 4 THE Japanese cabinet today dead 1 with Germafty against conclusion Russia, according to the official ambassador m Berlin has been mstnH*€d protest. The newspaper Kokumin Shimbun says Hcrr Ton Ribbeiitrop, German Foreign Minister, has advised Japan to change her attitude towards the SovietEastern News; Reuter - 141 words
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Article79 1939-08-26 2 PRESSURE AGAINST STERLING New York* Aug. 25. PRESSURE against forward stertins was Intensified here yesterday, eoi^cidins with rumours of impending drastic restrictions on the Londor r~chanze if irliet. A message from Washington says it Is oSicially estimated that holdings of American citizens abroad are about $11,500,000,000, and foreign holdings cf79 words
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Article110 1939-08-26 2 London, Aug. ?6. POLLOWIN'G were yesterday s Home cricket results: At Lord's Middlesex beat Somer by 225 runs. Middlesex 21! and 350 for 8 dec Somerset 106 «Jim Smith 4 for 28) and 239. At Bournemouth: Worcester beat Hants by 136 runs. Worcester 1(5 i and 190110 words
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Article99 1939-08-26 2 London. Aug. 25. THE Royal Mail liner Asturias has been requisitioned by the govern- j Blent The P. and O. liner Rawalpindi x-: leaving for the Far East, on i Saturday, as scheduled, having been replaced by the Viceroy of India. A messageReuter - 99 words
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Article, Illustration96 1939-08-26 2 Canberra, Aug. 25. A USTRALLVS determination to stand by Britain was emphasised by the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, m a broadcast today. He said: "Our defence preparations are complete. 'Everything conceivable has been done to preserve the country against attack and to enable us to co-operate effectivelyReuter - 96 words
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Article65 1939-08-26 2 Geneva, Aug. IS. lEWS, despite their grievances, would stand by Britain m the event of war, declared Dr. Chaim Weizmann m a speech at the closing session of the Zionist organisation today. Many speakers praised tlie sympathetic attitude of the British public towards Jewish refugees,Reuter - 65 words
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Article34 1939-08-26 2 New York, Aus. 25. T OUIS BachaltV, described by District Attorney Dewes us ih^ most dacgi lateatrtal Eacketea bi Jbneilca hjis surrendered to Mr. Edgar Hoover, head of the G-mnn- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article70 1939-08-26 2 fliurgos, Auff. 25. THE trend of Spanish policy as mdi•- cated m the Press is complete neutrality. Hitnerto there have been no troops movements nor indications that Gen. Franco is recalling men recently demobilised. The General opinion m the Press appears to be that theReuter - 70 words
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Article65 1939-08-26 2 "SEIZE RICE SEEK DEATH CORPS" Shanghai, An*. 25. CURTHER riots occurred yesterday, when Chinese mobs tried to loot rice shops. Another development was the formation of an organisation styled, u The Seize Rice and Seek Death Corps" for the purpose of raiding rite shops. The cost of rice soared stillReuter - 65 words
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35 1939-08-26 2 Moscow, Au£. 25* THE British and French military mis- sions, it was announced today, deCided not to leave ov^rnteht, as earlier arranged. Parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting on Monday.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article25 1939-08-26 2 The Hague, Avg. 25. A semi-official statement issued to- day reiterates Holland's determination to uphold her neutral! tv by all possible means.- ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article12 1939-08-26 2 DOMESTIC OCCURANCES DEATH. KILBY.-I*, d General Ho 24, 1939. F 5 p.m.12 words
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40 1939-08-26 2 Settlement Of Croat-Serb Problem gETTLLM, ing ser. is expsctec details v* lib L The y ceived Uip I kovitch, and Matci-ick. and. v. apreed to said the Re pcsals and h be l expected would t» agreement could r> ReuterReuter - 40 words
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48 1939-08-26 2 Undou B A MELI at D^ today Prime M lain, U: Sir John Exchequf Mr Home >ter of .xr.d Lord ChMr. R. A Secrctar^ pre sf Before th< acro*^ gan, Pi Fore^n Mtattfter Sir BUMRJ of the Kfnf t k durlne British WirelessBritish Wireless - 48 words
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25 1939-08-26 2 WOMEN CHILDREN TO LEAVE TIENTSIN lira ism I»J THE Br. Br. cuatf of ep.d-rr.: s The FrMave g;v. tish BBttu nties for shippmt W» ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article9 1939-08-26 2 KING OF ITALY THANKS ROOSEVELT ly to me;.' ReuterReuter - 9 words
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Advertisement73 1939-08-26 2 B prime Quality m s^^^^ m no finer obtainable If auif where v\sr Aj C £.uperiur itavoar and Quality only found m imported fl HH^^fl pork All oar Australian Pork ts Pi/m oMain~d frcm selected miik and mj^^A^HjlM wlv.u fed piss. We always nave a MattiilMwtnTL tood stock of LEGS,73 words
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Advertisement8 1939-08-26 2 DOGS D0 «y "castr, qu Medical jfen t||8 words
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104 1939-08-26 3 No Proof That Extortion Was Committed ACQUITTAL FOR D 2TECTIVE ;iIVE, Lee Kong X d with extorfelnesc woman by r ol arrest, was his defence oeing j IfcFftll, m the Court yesd by Chief dleged that Lee, r Chinese uho went to the comKirn Chi: an Road. on Apr. 20104 words
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31 1939-08-26 3 x months' v.\> passed the S ngapor* :erd-iy. on a i who was con- -rmenting 423 lla ao Sua •<i n;e waa :ns depart- j31 words
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416 1939-08-26 3 WOMAN'S FALL TO DEATH FROM DRAIN PIPE Attempted Escape From Maternity Hospital? MISADVENTUI^ VERDICT BY CORONER W HI n L f E t u AP i; AR ENTL J *yfes escape from the first floor nine LSv!? anff erba u Ia ~rnity Hospital down a rain law 5K iTSS 5416 words
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Article, Illustration75 1939-08-26 3 picture. Ihe Goverr.or-General of French I:u*o-China, M. Jules Brevle, who is inSingapore on his way to France, is the guest of the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas. From lsft, front rov.-, Lady Thomas, M. Brevie, Sir Shenton, and Mme. Brevie; middle TOW, Mmc Pinguud and M. Jacques Pingaud, French Consul-General atFree Press - 75 words
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299 1939-08-26 3 Commissioner Wants Shorter Speeches iJT IS TIME WE d.d something about read speeches," declared Mr. E. A •own, at the Municipal Commiimeeting yesterday. He rcca'.led that during his l?ng serB« he had many times brought the alter before the Commissioners but A m a form of a motion. They had299 words
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Article52 1939-08-26 3 THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS are to refer to the Traffic Advisory Committee before giving their approval of any application for the erection of any neon, or other illuminated sign, near road crossings m certain streets which would be likely m any way to cause confusion with52 words
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Article97 1939-08-26 3 A young Chinese clerk, Seng Yew Kcon, who was adjudicated bankrupt In 1930 was discharged unconditionally by Mr. Justice Manning, m the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday. Mr. F. .A Chua, Assistant Official Assignee, said that Seng had nine creditors and his total liabilities were $1,276 He had97 words
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451 1939-08-26 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Aug. 25. AS a result of consultations which have taken place between the railway authorities and bus companies under the aegis of the Chairman. Transport Board. F.M.S., m an endeavour to ensure for the451 words
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Article, Illustration724 1939-08-26 3 Living In Fear Of His Life, Says Witness In Changi Murder Inquiry "T AM IN FEAR of my life. H.K.S. Battery any more. This statement was made by Gunner i Abdul Hamid m the Singapore Second Police Court, yesterday, during the resumed hearing of a preliminary inquiry into a tentativeFree Press - 724 words
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25 1939-08-26 3 PULAU SAIGON BRIDGE, over the' Fin^apore River, which U to be demolished, is to be replaced by a causeway.25 words
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251 1939-08-26 3 Better Arimal Infirmary For Singapore? COST ESTIMATE 15 BEING PREPARED UTT MUST BE GALLING to an 1 efficient man to be running a department that is a back number when it could be converted into a healthy trading department. declared Mr. T. H. Stone, at the Municipal Commissioners meeting yesterday251 words
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114 1939-08-26 3 Matter Refore Council From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Aug. 24. THE COUNCIL of Ministers has decided that m future the Cou. will meet only twice a week on Mondays and Fridays instead of thrice weekly. This is due to the fact that the Ministers are114 words
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97 1939-08-26 3 Misadventure Verdict Returned Hy Coroner A VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr W. G Porter, yest'Tdny, at the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of an a?ed Chinese, Tan Seng Tiang, who died of injuries received97 words
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Article21 1939-08-26 3 A NEW PERMANENT band^and is to be erected at Farrer Park at a cost of $1,600.21 words
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Article31 1939-08-26 3 A SHORT of Intercession for the pre- STvation of peace will be held m St. Andrew's Cathedral at 6.30 p.m today. Christians of all denominations will be welcome.31 words
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Advertisement100 1939-08-26 3 |RYLFOAM SH SOAPLESS CONCENTRATED FOR USE IN TIBES >uili .r three rjinoos 25 cts. M\m Bl THE MAKERS i'K\ REFM HHIUNUJiK FK<>M THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. S.) Singapore ft*U LUMPUR -KUH6-SEREMBAH E Unbreakable Waherproof Wrist Watch J Ouaranheed 10 yean i **n'»" Streamhn*" Service Model T^Jgy 13.15 So/d m London100 words
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Advertisement71 1939-08-26 3 SINCERE DISPENSARY LTD. iS jf||r| WHOLESALE RETAIL f\ fl CHEMISTS (*M DRUGGISTS I j Distributor* for British M«h ySS^^-H TCP. A T.B.P. Preparations. L?^'»^s^ M.N(. t KF'3 also prodocU ot British Alk&lotds 1.(4. COL'GH SPtCinO and Continental Drug Co. of India. ICEltrt LIMO.NIS Ur«« N eta. Head Office: 59. Hill71 words
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382 1939-08-26 4 GENERAL ON DEFICIENCIES OF U.S. ARMY Quotes Figures To Show "Woeful Arms Shortage" SIMILAR PROBLEM IN 1914 London, Aug. 18. A BLUNT statement on the deficiencies of the American Army was made by Lt.-Gen. Hu#h Drum, Commander of the First Army, which hss started two weeks' manoeuvres m the north382 words
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Article, Illustration95 1939-08-26 4 SUCCESSOR TO GENERAL BOOTH COMMISSIONER GEO. L CARPENIER, who has brcn eiecied to be dM next General ?i the Salvation Army, will succeed Gen. Evangeline t on her i\._ i.e.Tie::; en U?c. cl. mmissioner CarptenUr is now Xerr/^i^al d ier m ca.uua. Pie became an cflicer m AUitraLi m 159295 words
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Article68 1939-08-26 4 (From Our Ovsn Correspondent' Ban;kOK, Au?. 24. T*HE PREMIER M ijur-Gcneral Loani Pttonlasoncgnun) lias intimated his willingness to receive Members of the A. sembly once a week for thL' purpose of conference. Accredi'ed nev.spaper representatives will likewise be received m conference once a iromh. The68 words
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Article274 1939-08-26 4 London, Aug. 16. VU:GOTIATIONS for several impor--11 tent contracts for armaments and :ther war m-.iterials, between Canad an industrialists who are visiting this and the various Government depart merits concerned are nearing coir.pl?--t!cn. One of the most important contracts s likely to go t"> Canadian Marine274 words
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297 1939-08-26 4 British Ban On U.S. Magazine Is Resented "Time" Seeks Explanation London, Aug. 15. ryscussiNa the banning of the New York magazine "Time" by British newsagents, officials of the magazine here seated this morning that they were njnpulssed to account ior the action, writes the New York correspondent of ihe Daily297 words
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Article91 1939-08-26 4 London, Aug. 15. One of Birmir.ghnVs first A.R.P. workers has been cischarged from the service because he has criticised certain features of the organisation. He is Mr. Edmund Parton, of Douglas Road, Handsworth. In a letter printed m a local newspaper he wrote: "Dissatisfaction among the personnel91 words
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252 1939-08-26 4 London, Aug. 17. DROFESSOR CARL KLING, head of 1 the Swedish State Bacteriological Laboratory, believes that, if not the actual source of infantile paralysis, at least a virus closely related to it has been found m water taken from an old well. When a six-year-old252 words
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Article, Illustration54 1939-08-26 4 AGED FROM 14 to 18 years, the youth of Devon and Cornwall who have enlisted m the Air Cadets Corps, founded by the Air Leagrue, had their first inspection at Plymouth Hoe by the Lord Mayor, Councillor George Scoble. Young: cadets here seen marching: past the Lord Mayor of Plymouth54 words
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626 1939-08-26 4 Profits Of New Scudai "Considerab ly Lower" NO DIVIDEND DECLARED A T ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NO DIVIDEND was declared at the annual general meeting of New Scudai, Limited, held under the chairmanship of Mr. F. M. Edmonds, m Singapore yesterday. Moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the chairman626 words
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Article107 1939-08-26 4 London, Aug. 16. MILITIAMEN m camp at Arborfield. Berks, m the Aldrrshot Command, have been invited to write essays criticising camp life and offering suggestions for improvement m conditions The etsayist who writes the best article, with constructive criticism and njggesticns^ will win a prize107 words
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Article393 1939-08-26 4 FIRST AID A") HOME NURsikq THE FOLLOW:aid cr All over II good pbys, enrolled In Division, oi nection a eligible to Join tl John Ambulance I Horn** Nursing: Mrj> w Jlrs. Rose Stv-niob, Mrs Mrs. Certlle Mallm Tan Honf Neo, M: Prab Kaur, Mrs Tt*«JZ Y•* Siva393 words
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Advertisement181 1939-08-26 4 o'ive me a do», Honest brown evet, Gbd to be with you, Trusting and wise* Great-hearted fellow, Bit of a scamp, Sprightly companion To take on a tramp. Game for a romp. Walks close at heel, Hides all his bones. Enjoys every meal* Give me a dog, Full of vigour181 words
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Advertisement13 1939-08-26 4 I In Latest Shades and PatM* I Stocked by all Leading cal I13 words
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Article251 1939-08-26 5 PRESS CONTROL IN S. AFRICA Editors Form Society Johannesburg, Aug. 16. THE preliminary draft has been completed of the constitution of a new society of South African editor* and newspapers, which has among its objects to "resist any form of Stat* control of the newspaper Press" and to formulate a251 words
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156 1939-08-26 5 S.M.C. Decision On Werner Baer Recitals MR. Werner Baer, the organist, is to receive a fee of $25 for every recital he gives under the auspices of the Singapore Municipality plus 50 per cent, of any balance of the gross takings after deduction of all connected expenses. This was revealed156 words
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Article56 1939-08-26 5 A CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED murder was explained to a 26-year-old Chinese, Leung Kan, m the Singapore Third Court yesterday. He was alleged to have fired a revolver shot at another Chinese, Wong Sal Lo, m Waterloo Street on Jan. 12. Court Inspector asked for the accused to be56 words
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40 1939-08-26 5 TPIE SINGAPORE Municipal Commis- sioners refused the application for an increase m the amount of water I supplied free to the Veeramakaliaman Temple m Serangoon Roaa, from 8,000 to 20,000 gallons a month.40 words
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Advertisement197 1939-08-26 5 Ihe Sweethearts of -ROBIN HOOD m Afl other_Mighty_ Teehnicolour Triumph TC TOMOPROW"4 SHOWS~DAI£Yn ALHAMB R A wi Specticttlar All Techm7ol our Production i V R S«tSK^^^>lißft^^BmMTKirP|nffilßp3^ PMK^^BPV BBBBBBBBf^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBLL^aBB^BBBBBBBBBBBBBW BBBBBBBBBBBBbW .BBbI HH BBBBBBbT BBBBBBBBbH a wyy A^ tt j ml Mtflfjl^ > ***Q^\^^ m JWw Mbbßbbbbb-TIbW II j OLIVIA DeHAVILLAND ANN197 words
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Advertisement162 1939-08-26 5 The Only LAU G H S HC)W_ jua Town_ OPENS TOMORROW 1 f« A P I *T f with 4 SHOWS i Vi»*r* AVU U A. M, _3U5 -6.15 9.JJ5 Your old pal JOE is here to Cheer you up! ''^"^vSoCOBb JbbEo&b^bbW^BbbPv 4bbbl lH JbbV 9 K XOsflr vioSSSroiy ---^joaBBBBI162 words
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Advertisement288 1939-08-26 5 THE WORLD HAS ACCLAIMED IT THE MOST GLORIOUS MUSICAL ROMANCE OF ALL TIME! RETURN SHOWING TODAY ONLY PAVILION 3.15 6.15 9.1S GRACE MOOR IN COLUMBIA'S PRIZE AWARD TRll MI'H 4 *flllF Nlf*HT r OF LOVE" ixMfr A SPLENDID EXULTANT PICTI KE Jj» OF INTOXICATING ROM AN (E. INFECTIOUS LAUGHTER AND288 words
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636 1939-08-26 6 The The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1939. The Supreme Test "y^HILE the faintest glimmer of hope exists that war may be averted, it is right that appeals such as those issued by the Pope. President Rocsevelt and the King of the Belgians should be made. They were widely636 words
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Article, Illustration1409 1939-08-26 6 SIR LEWIS FERMOR - Golden Chersonese Malaya's Tin Mines SIR LEWIS FERMOR By TN many countries a con- nection exists between its geological and its human history, and m Malaya the presence of tin-ore was the original cause of the advent of the Chinese, while the quarrels between the Chinese m Larut were the1,409 words
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Advertisement85 1939-08-26 6 .:■> n#\ yiuF 11/ BY SPECIAL !*F TO H. M. TH2 APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM ESTD. 1572 NEWEST DESIGNS IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY. NECKLACES BRACELETS BROOCHES RINGS CLIP WATCHES. (Incorporated m Ceylon) SINGAPORE! IPOH PENANG. POULTRY GAME SELECTED I PRIME YOUNG FATTED BIRDS TENDER AND FLAVOURFUL. ROASTING FOWLS DUCKS, TURKEYS GEESE.85 words
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Advertisement13 1939-08-26 6 MEN'S DRESSING 1 GOWNS AND HANDKERCHIEFS 18. BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.13 words
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Article, Illustration223 1939-08-26 7 GERMANS LEAVE SINGAPORE FOR NEUTRAL TERRITORY Precautionary Move In Event Of War EXODUS^TO JAVA THE IDEA of being m neutral territory m the of a declaration of war between Great Britain and Germany, 26 members of the German community m Singapore left yesterday m the K,P.M. vessel Op ten NoortFree Press - 223 words
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228 1939-08-26 7 Governer-General Of Indo-China Inspects Singapore 's Defences I is way to France to confer with hie trend of events m the Far East, r-Genenri of French Indo-China, ay. AFTER the ceremcnial landing at Clifford Pier, he rushed to Govnent House where he, his wife and suite are gruests of the228 words
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Article, Illustration32 1939-08-26 7 Jven last evening: for the visilin? i Irido-Cliin.i. M. Jules Brevie, by the French c M. Jacques Pinffaud: M Rrevie. left, with >- K»v. Dr. Adrian Devals, Bishop of Malacca.32 words
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16 1939-08-26 7 mendments To Trafficmc Regulations I I :tors and North to 30 and 9 are 6_ p.m.16 words
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Article14 1939-08-26 7 S Europe en Tuesday, re illabsence In and v c at IT.14 words
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Article25 1939-08-26 7 THE ROYAL ENGLISH SCHOOL, Kampong Java Road, Singapore, has been struck off the register, according to a Gazette notification last night.25 words
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Article88 1939-08-26 7 (Yrom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 23. MR. THOMAS Victor Parsons, son of Mr F. W. Parsons of Taunton, Somerset, and recently employed as an electrical engineer m the Perak River Hydro Electric Company, died m me iiatu Gajah hospital this moniing. Th* funeral took pla-e88 words
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114 1939-08-26 7 AN EXCUSE that he fell m arrears of payment because of illness m the family was made by a Chinese bankrupt, Chan Zee Kung, m the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday when an application for his committal to the civil prison was put forward114 words
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66 1939-08-26 7 THE BAND of the Straits Settlements Police will perform m public tomorrow at the Botanical Gardens at 8.30 p.m. under the direction of Mr. S. Chapman. Bandmaster. Programme is as follows: March, •The Gladiators Farewell,' Blankenburg: Overture, "Barber of Seville," Rossini; Selection. "Chu Chin Chow,66 words
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Article47 1939-08-26 7 FE death occured last evening oJ Mr. D. F. Kilby of Nestle and Anglo Swiss Milk Products. Ltd., at the General Hospital, where he was admitted two days before. Mr Kilby came here three months ago on transfer from Hong Kong.47 words
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204 1939-08-26 7 ABOUT 80 passengers are affected by A tne rejsitioning by the naval authorities m Singapore of the P. ana O. liner Ranchi, which arrived here yesterday afternoon and was to have ieft today for Hong Kong. AH of them are now ashore and arrangements are204 words
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Article165 1939-08-26 7 F.M.S. Moves To Meet Emergency (Fr?m Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 25. FURTHER precautions of the F.M.S. Government In the present situation include the rushing through of the Government Gazette Extraordinary giving effect today to the Food Control Law requiring registration of all rice dealers and record of stocks.165 words
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Article108 1939-08-26 7 rE FOLLOWING appointments were announced m the Gazette last night:— Mr. A. W. Hay, M.C.S., to be an Assistant Controller of Labour (Chinese), Singapore. Mr. Tan Chin Tuan to be a Municipal Commissioner for Singapore. Mr. C. G. Bout cher to be a member of the108 words
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Article52 1939-08-26 7 THE PERIOD of service of Mr. H. L. Manchester, Deputy Treasurer, Singapore Municipality, has been extended beyond Oct. 25, when he will attain the age of 55 years, by approximately two months, until a convenient sailing date m December, 1939, to §ult the exigencies of52 words
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429 1939-08-26 7 'Outsiders' Municipal Advancement Scheme YAP PHENG GECK WARNS AGAINST 'EXCLUSIVENESS' IS the Advancement Scheme of the Singapore Municipality to be hampered and cluttered with a lot of procedure and form Is it to operate exclusively for the benefit of Singapore born candidates? ■.1 S These and other questions were assea429 words
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427 1939-08-26 7 "Haziness A Danger," Warns Commissioner I FEEL strongly that haziness about the Advancement Scheme constitutes a danger and any threat to overlook or jeopardise that scheme should be resolutely resisted," said Mr. Yap Pheng Geek, moving reference back of part of a decision relating to the appointment of Mr. A.427 words
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Advertisement42 1939-08-26 7 I >M 4908} r**y 29th August RL DINNER $1.75 j^our table NOW! I**" 1 Sight of [IjyYEjiß. CHIPS' r :n ipoh the HAJESTIC of its ~nt. n VND v^REcnVED I and |Si k*. ltions m I l WILLMOT I 5i.00 I Singapore.42 words
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Advertisement61 1939-08-26 7 Two New Models by 5 IN OXFORD TAN WILLOW CALF 1 $19.75 Sofe Agents i ROBINSON CO., LTD. I Ml PITMAN'S COLlEffi ESTABLISHED IN ENGLAND 65 YEARS UNITEERS BLG. RIVER VALLEY RD.s:u. >a fiS Da; and Evening Classes for JUNIOR and SENIOR CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS 1939 Special training under EXPERT EUROPEAN61 words
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Article, Illustration468 1939-08-26 8 Eight Goals Margin Of Victory AFTER beating the Gordon Highlanders five-nil on Tuesday, the Malays trounced the S. R. C. to the tune of eight-nil at the Stadium yesterday m the first division of the league. 'THE two points gained from theFree Press - 468 words
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Article248 1939-08-26 8 ENGLISH football League will start today when the following matches will be played: FIRST DIVISION Aston Villa vs. M'brough Chelsea vs. Bolton Everton vs. Brentford H'rleld vs. B'ackpool Manchester U. vs. Grimsbj Portsmouth vs. Blackburn Preston vs. Leeds Sheffield U. vs. Liverpool Stoke vs. Charlton Sunderland vs.248 words
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Article70 1939-08-26 8 S.R.C. Tennis Results And Ties TPKE ties played m the S.R.C. tennU tourney yesterday resulted as follows Singles Handicap ''A": S. Moreira beat G. E. N. Oekiers, 4—6, 6—4, 6—3. Singles Handicap "B H. D'Rozario beat W. Matthews, 6—2, 6—l. Mixed Doubles Handicap: G. Ross and Miss M. Clarke beat70 words
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126 1939-08-26 8 A TENNIS match between the Singa- pore Teachers' Association and visiting teachers, arranged by the Association m connection with the vacation course now being held In Singapore, was played at Farrer Park yesterday. The result was a win for the Singapore Teachers' Association by126 words
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Advertisement637 1939-08-26 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now nvited for tne following materials or services For particulars see Municipal Ten do s Room Erection of one fcnoch of coolie lines at MandaJ Road (BeleUr) 'Deposit $50 Date of closins. 12 noon 23, 1939. Annual Supplies 1040. See Tender Room637 words
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Advertisement603 1939-08-26 8 UNABLE TO KNEEL Neuritis Hampered Her In writing of the pain and inconvenience she suffered from neuritis, this worn an tells also how she rid herself of it:— "I have been using Kruschen Salts lor nearitis. and it certainly has the most wonderful effect. My knees were very painful and603 words
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Miscellaneous185 1939-08-26 8 Mixed Foursomes At K.G.C. The following is the draw for the August Mixed -Foursome to be played on Sunday afternoon at the Kci>nel Golf Club: P.M. 4.00 'Mrs. W. Guhsfcone and Lt H M Miles vs. Mrs. W. J. Hobhan and E. A. Ford. 4.10 Mrs. E. A. Elder and185 words
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Miscellaneous434 1939-08-26 8 RADIO PROGRAM^ SINGAPORE I I TODAY I ZHL 225 metres. I ZHP 30 06 metres I p.m. I 12.00 Light orchestral concert. Relayed froir. the Adelphi Hotel. I 1.30 Mid-day rubber and tin prices. I 1.32 Light orchestral concert. Relayed jroin the Adelphi Hotel (cont I 2.00 Interval. I 4.50434 words
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265 1939-08-26 9 Sculpture For The Queen Elizabeth London, Awgr. 15. VISITORS to the Cunard White Star liner, Queen Eliza^ih. "*ill fc*a see some rerr.arkable pieres ot sculpture In ;he main lounge. They are the work o! the yowng British artist, Maurice Lambert, whose oas-reliefs m the main lounge of *:he 3ueen Mary265 words
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Article76 1939-08-26 9 London, Augr. 16. MRS. Mary Elizabeth Tun^atc. o? St-ne Cottages, TDftwocd. Dereham, Norfolk, began work when sh^ wns ten. Now she has celebrated her 100 th birthday, and she says "I still do an th? housework, and never m\£B warh:ns day. It is activity76 words
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Advertisement448 1939-08-26 9 j,ii; l Jiiaxi§H If HWP^tj^B IBS nAjP^'TKH INDIA l IMFQ jJVO" RATED IN FNCI.AND> 6. 0. S. N. COS SAILINGS. M TWARDS I Dm Tonm?« S pore. Tonnage S pore CORFU 15.000 Oct 20 SOUDAS 6.000 Oct. 20 8 CANTON 15 500 Nov 3 Scut 22 CARTHAGE 15.000 Nov 17448 words
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Advertisement138 1939-08-26 9 CASTLE LINE K>R UK YORK. BOSTON. MLTUIU! I AND SAVANNAH vu, The tape Arnvcs Sails Dim- New York m y THURLAND CASTLE Sept. 1 Sept. 12 Oct. 24 m v RABY CASTLE Oct. 7 Oct. 12 Nov. 28 m .v. PENRITH CASTLE Nov. 7 Nov. 12 Dec 23 LIMITED MX138 words
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Advertisement578 1939-08-26 9 Ocean Building, Collye? Quay. Singapor* i»i 51 5 L Chartered Banh Building Penan* Trl 12«.6. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MAKSLILLLS, LONDON. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (tn conjunction with the Glen Line) Doc Sail* MENELAUS L'don, R'dam. Hull and Ham. Sep. 4 Sept (I AJAX Mars. Ca.s.. L'don, R darr., Ham.578 words
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Miscellaneous479 1939-08-26 9 Air Mail Arrivals INWARP Imperial: From Europe due— Monday. Thursday, Friday afternoons* Wearoes: l^ona Penan*. Ipob and Kuala Lumpur Arrives every evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands InArrives Tuesday Thursday. Saturday afternoons Qantis: From Australia; Arrives Tuesday, Friday, Sunday aftertiocns R.L..M.: From Europe: Arrives Saturday, Monday, Wednesday evenings X.VI.L.M.; From Saigon: Arrives479 words
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Miscellaneous146 1939-08-26 9 And Despatches Singapore harbour The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive: Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3'— Ranchi 18; Kistna, Hosang 16; Pres. Van Buren 14; Hcr.g p C r.g 11; Gler.app 9; Pangkor 7. Empjre Dock. Entrancß Gate 2; Exit 3146 words
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285 1939-08-26 10 France's Floating Weather Bureau Continues MidAtlantic Observations Le Havre, Aug. 10. A FLOATING weather bureau, the French meteorological vessel Carimare, 4,459 tons, commanded by Commandant Beilvaire, sails from here tomorrow to continue weather observations m mid-Atlantic. The Carimare, which carries equipment possessed by no other vessel m the world, is285 words
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114 1939-08-26 10 Cairo, Aug. 16. CEVERAL people were arrested m Cairo following the discovery by the police of a gang of women who are a-l?ged to have demanded money from men after causing themselves bodily injuries. The affair came to light when a woman known as "The114 words
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Article185 1939-08-26 10 Bulawayo, Aug. 5A MARRIED COUPLE at Snodland, Kent, have been named the heirs of a recluse scientist, Mr. Herbert George Robins, who has died at Wank!e. Southern Rhodesia. Mr. Robins was one of the most picturesque characters m Africa. He bequeathed his farms at Wankie, 70British United Press - 185 words
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Article104 1939-08-26 10 Alleged Contract Breach London, Au?. 12. I ESLIE HOWARD, the London- born stage and screen actor, is being *ued by United Players Productions for £18.000 damages for brearh of contract. The company is seeking an injunction to prevent his acting otherwise than for them. The104 words
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Advertisement608 1939-08-26 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m P.M.S.) TELFPHONE: Freight 5433. Passage 5131. PACIf IC THE tNTMBr RCNiTI offers IRANS-PACIMC SERVICES via HONOLLIU or dirett EMPRESS to VANCOI VER ACROSS CANADA by IRANSCONTINENTAL TRAIN without ch in gt— thence by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND or the CONTINENT— aU under ONE608 words
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Advertisement185 1939-08-26 10 CLEARANCES Aug. 26: Ipoh (British). For Everything Appertaining to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight apDly ctfsk'9 WAGOjII^LITg 1 WOO ID TRSjjF'MavMgy] :>», ROBINSON ROAii No Rooking Fees. Telephone 5908. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LID clncorpontN m Rwginnfij (APCAK LINE) FOR HONG KONG. SHANGHAI. MOJL. KOBE AND OSAKA185 words
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Advertisement203 1939-08-26 10 BIBBY LINE (LONDON ADDRESS): 22. PALL MALL. LONDON S\V t Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON COLOMBO. PORT SUDAN, MARSEILLES, PL Y MOUTH LONDON with through onnettlon from Singapore and Penang HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Leave Rangoon Colombo CHESHIRE Aug 24 Aug 30 YORKSHIRE Sept 7 Sept 13 DERBYSHIRE Sept 21 Sept203 words
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Advertisement390 1939-08-26 10 Z PRESIDENT VAN BUREN In Pert »5 J PRESIDENT HAPRISON Sppt S 1 X PRESIDENT HAVES Scut lq 1 PRESIDENT POLK O t 7 I PRESIDENT GARFIELD ....1 Nov 1 I X PRESIDENT MONROE Nov is I PRESIDENT ADAMf=! D (x) carry no Dassenjrera TO AMtRK < .o»^ PRESIDENT PIERCE390 words
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399 1939-08-26 11 From Exchange Telegraph Co. LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCK SHARES From London 5.30 p. m. Yesterday The above are dealer, midd.e pri«s jobbers margms, Brokerage ana stamp duty are not included. Share o: £i denomination unieas Latest Quotation v Previously otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5399 words
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Article753 1939-08-26 11 SINGAPORE STOCK AND SHARE PRICES yes t crday's Quotations I fraser And Co. f s List 1 1 TIONAL CONDITIONS THESE QUOTATIONS U REGARDED AS NOMINAL prrsent values prior to the present political crisis a ud deaiinps may have passed outside these limiu. |(1 ta.o.is have been made or wUI753 words
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Article83 1939-08-26 11 I .Messrs. Fraset C* I "V MG. 23,1939: 5 P.M. mld I Date Ex div Financial CtaM Pavablo c!ate Year 1 t. 1 t. 8 Sept. 2 U[J 23 Au-. 30 AUS- 24 J if. 30 AUS- J c pi 8 14 Sept. 9 ica pt 2383 words
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Article65 1939-08-26 11 ISSUED BY FRASER ft CO. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS YESTEROA\ Tin at midday was $MU, up M> and the price ol rubber at four o'clock was buyers Spot 28 cent*, buyers October -December again all sections of our market were dominated by political consideration, but today65 words
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84 1939-08-26 11 FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN AUSTRALIA THAILAND From Our Own CorrespondentBangkok, Auff. 22. BROADCASTING m Bangkok-, Mr. Ambrose Pratt, who Ls to Bang k^ m connection with Australian tm nt-rests «a:d:— "During my short visJ. jfert I nave been graciously received by all the leading mister* a V^e of departments. <md witn them84 words
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Article30 1939-08-26 11 London, Auff. 16. T HE world's record '*^*J*%£ 1 by Mr. J. L. Cabman play ns the Birraba <New South Waler) go!. holed out m one.30 words
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Article158 1939-08-26 11 AUG 25, 1939: SELLING London T.T. 2;4 132 London aemand 3,4 132 Lyons demand 2;)58 Sv7iczeriand demand 241 >, fc Hamburg demand 135 l A New VoTk demand 5 4 Montreal demand Batavia demand 101 V* Samarang demand 101 Calcutta, Bombay and Rangoon demand 15b V* Madras158 words
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92 1939-08-26 11 AFTER showing an increase m cholera during the week ended Aug 12, the incidence m CalcuUa during the following week again declined from 36 to 21 cases. The figures from Allahabad and Cawnpore were tending to rise, states the heal'h bulk tin of the92 words
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191 1939-08-26 11 Unregistered Teacher Is Bound Over A NG BENG SENG, an elderly Hokkien, was bound over by Mr. L. C. Goh m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday, on a summons charging him with acting as a teacher m an unregistered school and teaching while not being a registered teacher m191 words
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Article59 1939-08-26 11 MESSRS. George Parbury and Tan Sim Boh have been appointed to the Singapore Improvement Trust by the Singapore Municipal Commissionera, it was announced m the Gazette last night. They will take the place of Messrs. J. A. Elias and 8. Q. Wong, whose impending retirement was referred59 words
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Article198 1939-08-26 11 ttom London 5.30 p.m Yesterday RUBBER: Firm, London: 8 11,16 d. 8 3 /4<i. Pic. .d. Oct.-Dec: 8 lU6d. B%d. Previui: B^d. Jan.-Mar.: 8 11 16 d. 8 3 4 d. Previot B'jd. Apr.-June: 8 11 16 d. 8? 4 d Previoi- e^d. 8 New York (Opening198 words
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Article68 1939-08-26 11 From London: Latest Quotations i i T TIN: Steady Spot: £229 17s 6d. Previously: £229 17s 6d. Three months: £224 10*. Previously: £223 7s. 6d. NEW YORK TIN: 48.50 (nom.). Previously. 49.25. COPPER: ,£45 7s. 6d. Previously: £44 12s. 6d. GOLD Yesterday: £7 10s. 6d. Previously: £768 words
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59 1939-08-26 11 Foreign Exchange Rates London Closing Quotations 1 1 Method of Parity before Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris France to 124 11 175 3.16 176 1116 New York to 4.C655 4.8 UM Amsterdam... Guilders to 12.10 BMh± 8.70^ Hong Kong .Per dollar i d. Shanghai Per dollar .d. nom,59 words
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Advertisement149 1939-08-26 11 BANK OF CHINA «incorptratea Cttarter), 12, Cent Street Singapore Telephonts: Manage! Otftcr tilt Othce b. 2 i tdtmmm >f^ t ♦> 141 (ier.eral OAm SIW-t (able Address: "tHING&LO raid lp c.-iiui Ch f I8.«ot ouo Itp-etve l-und* In excess of <h 5 3.200 000 0* lota I \vr\arpr«\imaielT U* $2.tt:.OM.«M149 words
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Article, Illustration1550 1939-08-26 12 Good Fields In All The Afternoon's Races (By Our Racing Reporter) THE AUTUMN (GOLD CUP) race meeting: of the Singapore Turf Club will start at Bukit Timah this afternoon when a card of ei^ht events will come up for decision. There were onlyFree Press - 1,550 words
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Article110 1939-08-26 12 pOLLOWING are Free Press selections for today's races at Bukit Tiirah: Our Racing Reporter Hue 1. PHARIOI, St. Charles. Bact DRIFT ON, Easter Parade. Kate WINSOME, Silver Lace. Rae 4. .MADAM, Empress. Race 5. ARTFUL SAILOR, Cooltipt. Race 6. SMOKE DREAMS, Bombus. ■Mi 7. NIO H T110 words
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Article70 1939-08-26 12 Cricket THS COMBINED SCHOOLS made am in their match with the s.c.C. started <<r evening on t'.ie padans. They have lost nine wickets i<>r ceres COMBCCKH BCBOOU AU \h:nad b V. 8 n Jfft] s 4 Giles b Flttoa 1 li Wor. h Jm: > 1 Kul^'.uam70 words
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Article30 1939-08-26 12 London, .\u*. 25. I. tuation, the I F the Wed Indies ..ounoed that ha ending the tour Immediately, the ng Gr^ < for Montreal tonight -Keur-r.30 words
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Article63 1939-08-26 12 rE FOLLOWING have accepted to j play lor the SC.C. vs. the S.C.R.C.j nrlay) at 11 a.m. a: sec. T. V. N. Anderson (Capt.). W Comdr. F E. Watts, W. W. Dean. R. F. W Leonard, Dr. J. A. P. Cameron, J. E. Jeans, H. V. Thorn?, G.63 words
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Article617 1939-08-26 12 CHINESE BEAT EXCISE IN DIV. II B longs m her last run at Penang en Aug. 5. Jack Druce has done better over longer races m recent months, but the gelding is m his best form and has speed and may get the better of my i first selections. Ke617 words
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403 1939-08-26 12 MARINES BEAT SIGNALS 5-2 IN DIV. II A •yHE Marines played bright soccer to 1 beat the Malaya Signals five-two m a second division (a) fixture at Alexandra Road ground yesterday. Though this victory was no improvement on their previous one of five-one, they played a generally more impressive game403 words
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Article38 1939-08-26 12 com 10 p Th i from th the sx same t.. caused I fea i.Mr TOP. AS I •npiwulik P. C Abdul I i| ler J VrC'l son v. by R iNTO-ctri wa Bpe P I38 words
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Advertisement115 1939-08-26 12 'Wiqes***? T sutler-M so much with indigestion,** X wntes Mrs. Singleton. of Bow." that I drejide<l cneal hides coming round 1 was mftaxd to eat Since taking Bisurated Magnesia I• an eat anything My husband also sutiered for years with Gastnc Ulcers* but "unce taking Bisurated Magnesia ho ba* been115 words
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