The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 August 1939
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Title Section20 1939-08-28 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 13,867. ESTD. 183. r i MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1939. 5 CENTS j20 words
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105 1939-08-28 1 rarfa, \u S ?7. I \.i.bas- :der.son 9 Wiih 9 U) Herr 3 vitn I to a I m (sartori H iJt-ii'l r-'Mj 9 ist pt 0 9 >itu.iti<.n. H id it H B H H >ees 1 uhror H 1 iterdmj H beenReuter - 105 words
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Article38 1939-08-28 1 NAZIS SEIZE POLISH STORES I log, n I i to bra I md other I ran Polish I continue I ka. It is I the I .ne-gui» I I or. the I In both cases I *as killed—38 words
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241 1939-08-28 1 Proposals Discussed By Cabinet NO SECOND~MUNICH SAY FRENCH r J'HE British Cabinet rose .yesterday evening after considering the proposals from Herr Hitler, conveyed to the Government by Sir Nevile Henderson, Ambassador m Berlin. The following communique was issued: "A further meeting of the Cabinet will241 words
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Article291 1939-08-28 1 London. \u%. 11. AFTER the Cabinet meeting the Prime Minister. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, went to Buckingham Palace and saw tne King. The meeting was originally arranged for the morning but was postponed until 3 p.m. to give more time to the preparation of the British reply toB. Wireless; Reuter - 291 words
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Article59 1939-08-28 1 Paris. Auff. 27. HEKR HITLER today sent JSlgnor Mussolini another telephone message, the third since yesterday afternoon, according to a H a v a s dispatch from Home. The message was sent through the German Ambassador to Rome. Signor Mussolini, who was accompanied by his ForeignReuter - 59 words
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Article, Illustration283 1939-08-28 1 Moscow, Aug. 27. THE Anglo-Franco-Russian staff talks were broken off "m view of the serious differences which were revealed," stated the Soviet Commissar of Defence, N. Voroshiloflf, m an interview with the newspaper Izvestia. He said the Soviet military mission considered it couldReuter - 283 words
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Article244 1939-08-28 1 pENSORSHIP OF TELEGRAMS and mails, which was introduced m Malaya on Saturday morning at about 9 a.m., was lifted at 2 a.m. yesterday. No official explanation is available for the decision to lift the censorship, but unofficial circles regarded it as an indication of a244 words
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Article53 1939-08-28 1 Kaunas, Aug. 27. F' IS UNOFFICIALLY but reliably reported here that the German minister has informed the Government that Germany would respect Lithuania's neutrality m event of war m conformity with the Lithuanian-Ger-man non-aggression pact. The same source reports the Polish minister has given aReuter - 53 words
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Article41 1939-08-28 1 Brussels, Aug. 27. GERMANY HAS GIVEN Luxemburg an assurance that she will respect Luxemburg's frontiers m the event of war as long as Luxemburg observes an attitude of strict neutrality.- (Pledges to Holland and Belgium: page 2.) ReuterReuter - 41 words
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146 1939-08-28 1 London, Auk. 27. ■THE King, with the Dukes of Glcuces ter and Kent prayed for peace at Westminster Abbey this morning. Churches throughout the country were full, following an appeal by the Archbishop of Canterbury for special prayers. The presence of theReuter - 146 words
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42 1939-08-28 1 Tokio, \ug. 27. German residents of the Brlilsh and French concessions at Shameen have evacuated, according to a message from Canton They have been taken U> the German consulate at Canton and will leave shortly by boat.- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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50 1939-08-28 1 RESTRICTION ON OPERATION IN SECURITIES London, An*. 27. AN OFFICIAL ORDER restricts operations m Argentine, Belgian, Canadian, French. Dutch. Dutch Indies. Norwegian, Swedish, Swisa and United States securities, requirinj holders m the Un ;.i Kingdom to register holdings within a month, and forbidding sale or transfer without prior permission. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article47 1939-08-28 1 London, Aug. 27. The Admiralty has assumed control of British merchant shipping, it was officially announced tonight. The control came into operation at midnight on Saturday. Merchant ships must now obey instructions of Naval authorities including any changes of course the Admiralty consider necessary- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article24 1939-08-28 1 Pnri:-, Au?. 27. Reports are widely current messenger from Hitler i* flvinff to Paris tonicht with a message for M. Daladier, the Premier. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article34 1939-08-28 1 Tokio, Aug. 27. lAPAKESE and Manchukuo troops have started a fresh offensive against Soviet and Outer Mongol forces on the Halha river, according to the official Domel newsagency.- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Advertisement58 1939-08-28 1 try 9 OUR r -N TAILOR R COSTUMES H' L o FINISH jOOTIRMALL'S l *EET. C Tonight °J«tail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. B|N 'NER and DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight w MA CABARET ATTRArTION HE ORMONDE SISTERS x l Sophi-iticated Khythm. Non -diners SI. OO kUm ro V^L58 words
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Advertisement97 1939-08-28 1 FEW MCRE DAYS 1! I OF SUPER BARGAINS IN Chinese li:::erie DONT MISS AN OPPORTUNITY OF WISE SPENDING JUST RISH 7 o.— CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43. HIGH STREET. ADELPHI HOTEL ROOF— GARDEN TUESDAY 6s THURSDAY SPECIAL DINNER, DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY JUNE WEST «c KAY SOPHISTICATED POETS OF DANCES SEA VIEW97 words
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Article, Illustration258 1939-08-28 2 "Anti-Comintern Spirit" Is Unchanged TURNING AWAY FROM THE AXIS POWERS Tokio, Aug:. 27. fHE Japanese army intends to proceed with the attainment of the objectives of the "China incident", declared a war office spokesman today. Japan, he said, felt no Mnall dissatisfaction over Germany's action inReuter; Eastern News - 258 words
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Article33 1939-08-28 2 Chunirkins. Aug. 27. "I :\irn to India immediately U war breaks out m Europe." Fantfit Jawaharlal NVhru, who is inspecting :onditions m China, told Reuier here today.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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33 1939-08-28 2 Belgrade. Aug. 27. f\K MATCHEK, the Crea' loader, be- comes deputy prime minister m the new cabiru-t formed by Dr. Tsvetkovitcch the Premier, following the Serbo-Croat agreement.- ReuerReuter - 33 words
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Article115 1939-08-28 2 Quebec, Aug. 27. /•\FFICERS oi the Mounted Police. bc;ir.:ig a warrant for the seizure of the German freighter Koeningsberg. charged with theft, boarded the vessel mid-stream In the St. Lawreo The warrant was requested by the consignees of 400- ton cargo, consisting mainly of zinc oxide.Reuter - 115 words
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62 1939-08-28 2 Hankow, Aug. 27. 'THE FRENCH CONCESSION m Han- fcOW was thrown open yesterday, with free traffic permitted, after an understanding' had been reached between the Japanese and French Concession authorities. The Concession had b?en partiallj isolated by the Japanese for some timt past, with its allEastern News - 62 words
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619 1939-08-28 2 Britain Tientsin Prisoners London, Aug. 27. pHIJiESE In London are much impressed by the British Government's announcement on the subject of the Chinese prisoners m Tientsin especially because the Impression had been gaining ground that the men would, not be handed over. Mr. Quo Tai-chi,619 words
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119 1939-08-28 2 German Pledges To Holland Belgium 1T was officially announced at The Hague yesterday, says Renter, that the German Minister told Queen WUhelmina that Germany would ''violate the unassailable integrity of Holland m any circumstances" if rear should prove intable, and that Germany would respect Dutch neutrality at all cs. It119 words
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Article93 1939-08-28 2 Ottawa, Aug. 27. jyiß lan Mackenzie. Canadian Minister of Defence announced today that air force units required for coast defence purposes are being moved Ho the Atlantic coast, to take up emergency stations. Meanwhile, members of the nonpermanent militia have been called out on a volunteer basis93 words
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Article64 1939-08-28 2 Amsterdam, Augr. 27. GERMAN SOLDIERS are feverishly at work putting up barbed wire en tanglemeris, and machine-gun and anti-aircraft emplacements on the Dutch-German frontier, according to reports from Oldensaal, East Holland. It is also reported Germans hay« blocked the Germano-Dutch frontier with barbed wire and otherReuter - 64 words
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Article50 1939-08-28 2 Lisbon, Aug. 27. SEVERAL BANKS have suspended dealings m German marks and Italian lire. The Portuguese press voices full support and praise for the firmness of Britain and France, accuses Herr Hitler of being responsible for the crisis and exDresses hones for D?ace with honour.- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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153 1939-08-28 2 Powerful New Submarines For America's Asiatic Fleet ADMIRAL HART, newly-appointed Coinmander-in-Chicf of the United States' Asiatic Fleet arrived at Wei Hai Wei yesterday from Tsingtao, aboard his flagship Augusta, and conforrrd With Admiral Sir Percy Noble, British Commnnder-in-Chief, China. Router: His arrival has special interest m view of news just153 words
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Article116 1939-08-28 2 Simla, Aug. ZL IDEBTRICTIO] the entry, residI ence and departure of foreigners is imposrd by an ordinance issued h\ i Viceroy which, among other th prohibits a foreigner err scribed activities and require^ him to lurnish proof of identity and to particulars concerning htimelf to th<^Reuter - 116 words
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168 1939-08-28 2 Indian Princes Offer Their Resources Simla. Aug. 27. THE Viceroy has received from the leading rulers a declaration of allegiance to the King Emperor, and offers to place the resources of their states at his disposal. Such offers have beer. re.piwd irom the Nizam of Hyderabad, the MaharaJahs of Travancore,168 words
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Article91 1939-08-28 2 Co.nr, An?. ITALIAN public opinion is accept the idea of war with considerable nonchalance, but remains eonlMei may be averted. Newspapers stress the possibility t.Mat diplomacy may yet find a peaceful solution, and that divergencies between the nations may be settled by MfOtiations, ratherReuter - 91 words
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41 1939-08-28 2 Canton, Aug. 27 SINCE THE RUSSO-GERMAN rapproachement. the anti-British press campaign has more or less died down The Japanese spokesman here denied as "absolutely rid rumour that 30,000 Japanese troops were concentrated outside the Hon^ Kong border41 words
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28 1939-08-28 2 "Mr. Chips" Is A British Screen Triumph The Cinem. U ii 11 p movi: Sttui D.: "The this pas es B B:au, stay first pictur I] honoun m28 words
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Article30 1939-08-28 2 'SORORITY HOUSE, AT PAVION' ALii I gee;: "So: loc:. firtcnii] star.c. Tl.' giri. acecrc. *ne j film. Is to 1 boa« I Jan.* I I and J. M. R i30 words
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Article12 1939-08-28 2 PALESTINE'S FOOD CONTROL PLANS I I I I I prir I ReuterReuter - 12 words
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Article15 1939-08-28 2 Where Is Hit ler Leading Germany? Tim mould I I* Get— i fc mm i15 words
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Advertisement14 1939-08-28 2 DOGS D °GS "CASTR| QU^ Medical JfaH >t|| DOM J Read, at vt, Kospita:14 words
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126 1939-08-28 3 I told ihe: I m thej i diplomatic aii irf the ad asm China's he United treaty— rcsaging a -.-•> American >'»:ier with I aui- diploma tic I Lid they were) I winter jad rensnn lines l 1 .11 en- j m re-126 words
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Article25 1939-08-28 3 VAPT.S.P. GROVES II lon \Ai \> I Ma.-i-- Adm.: A a 3attalion. at Salford, nave been on j years and ■11] rt-mem- j ,er of the25 words
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Article15 1939-08-28 3 ndenO to- lon. \ug. 16. the secreOl British nerr.ber P the Royal'15 words
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Article, Illustration98 1939-08-28 3 Gland Discovery Restores Youth In 24 Hours 9 9 I 9J i ir to your .-c blood. 9 Hj i In fact, S hi SJ oa and natural l:j 9 9 ■J 1 by all H of com--91 x In '> r h-r I 1 91 !>• A 91 idne98 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-08-28 3 R. A. Officer Weds picture. ciure snoi* S Lieut. H. A. HTiitehead and hLs bride after the wedding ceremony. Free PressFree Press - 21 words
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596 1939-08-28 3 Little Chance Of "Test Tube" Rubber Ousting Natural Product T n. T TT -p™ v, Washington, Aug. 17. 1 TIBL rubber stands little possibility of widely displacing the natural product as long as the price differential between synthetic and natural rubber remains around the present level" United States Commerce Department596 words
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Article724 1939-08-28 3 Only Malaya Can Impress Metropolis At Present PLEA FOR CENTRALISATION (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 17. MALAYA, East Africa, Ceylon, Malta and Cyprus are the only constituents of the British Empire with individual representation m London. Of these, it is generally admitted that only Malaya's representation has724 words
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Article157 1939-08-28 3 Malaya May Supplant Japan As Source 'From Our Own C3rresTX)ndent> London, Aug. 17. IUIALAYA may displace Japan as the source of the Empire's requirements of agar-agar, a preparation of dried seaweed used as a substitute lor gelatine. The repcrt of the Colonial Empire Marketing Board, covering157 words
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67 1939-08-28 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taipln?, Aug. 27. •pHE TWO-STOREYED extension of the King Edward VII School, Talping, is nearing completion and will be occupied at the beginning of the next term, m September The buildIng, which has eight class rooms, cost about $35,000. The extension67 words
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70 1939-08-28 3 JIfORE than 3,200 licences have been issued to rice dealers In Singapore since the ordinance for the registration of dealers came into force on the first day of this month. This number fa^ exceeds expectations, and it is thought there are few rice dealers70 words
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Article60 1939-08-28 3 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 11. ■yHE marriage took place on July 22 at Ail Saints' Church, Warwick, of Lt. Gerald Affleck-Graves. R.N., you: er son of the late Capt Deri: Affleck-Grave3. RE., and Lady Moens, of Elmsworth, Hants with Miss Mary Moorhouse Bailey, only daughter of60 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-08-28 3 Still In Singapore M. Jules Brevie. Gxernor-General oj French Indo-China, who has post* poned his departure to France :n--definitely. (See story m Page SEVEN)24 words
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217 1939-08-28 3 Malaya Could "Draw More On Goodwill Of India" Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 17. RAALAYA'a military protective needs could be supplied by drawing more on the goodwill of India suggests The Spectator today. India, it says, cannot spare money nor very large numbers of existing troops but she could be217 words
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Article60 1939-08-28 3 T*HE Eurasian Youth Movement, an ambitious scheme formed under the aegis of the Eurasian Association, is now enrolling members. A good start has already been made and the committee hopes m time to enroll at least 90 per cent, of the Eurasian youth of Singapore. There are60 words
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Article24 1939-08-28 3 Mr. E. D. Shearn. of Kuala Lumpur. i will be returning to Malaya m November His London address is 59, Barkston Gardens. S.W. 5.24 words
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Advertisement165 1939-08-28 3 How to Cure PILES Simple Appl ication Stops Pain and Bleeding. Piles Meal Completely. Until I>r. Van Vk^ck'i startling discovery of hia Absorptive Pile Plasma, the aurg<v>o s knife waa the oriiy cure for bad pile*. But the amazing healing effect of Dr. Van Vi'v-k'i Abaorptive Pile Plaaiua, m many165 words
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Miscellaneous133 1939-08-28 3 Law Notice For The Week List ol cases for hearing during the week commencing Monday, Aug 28. The Chief Justice at Penang— Court of Appeal. Mr. Justice Pedlow at Malacca Assizes. B?fore Mr. Justice Manning Today at 10.30 a.m.:— Magistrate's Appeal No. 52/33— Ho Peng Kee <Chop Ko Yuk Kee»133 words
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40 1939-08-28 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 11. MH G. C. BELLAMY, who was chief magistrate at Kuala Lumpur and Kuala S<-iangor In the latter part of centory, died lr.st month at Ply- <i CO V40 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-08-28 4 101 NG CADETS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 AND 18 YEARS, who have enlisted m the Air Cadets Corps, marching past the Lord Mayor or Plymouth on Plymoath Hoe promenade durine their first .nspect.on.37 words
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494 1939-08-28 4 Somewhere In South-west England London, Aug. IS. Al(; IST sunshine gave the regiment a grand send-off from London and pouring rain gave the twelve hundred members of the unit a dismal welcome to camp. The advance party had pitched camp and there wasB.U.P. - 494 words
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Article, Illustration687 1939-08-28 4 Average German Ignorant Of Britain's Vast Rearmament Effort BUT MILLIONS ARE I ANXIOUS ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF WAR Berlin, Aug. 18. GERMANY'S '-man-in-the-street" knows virtually nothing U about Great Britain's vast rearmament effort. The propaganda machine of Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels sees very effectively to that. The "Little Man" m687 words
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Article205 1939-08-28 4 Dying Man 's Last Message To Wife London, Aug. 18. A MAN dying from self-inflicted wounds and unable to make his whispers understood, asked m dumb show lor pencil and pa*per and then wrote: "Darling wife: Don't tell Derrick. I leave all I have to you." Derrick was his son.205 words
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Article145 1939-08-28 4 New York, Aug. 18. THE correspondence between President Roosevelt and Father Divine, the negro leader of a Harlem cult, on the subject of the proposed purchase by the latter of an estate adjoining the President's home at Hyde Park has been rendered somewhat academic145 words
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149 1939-08-28 4 Strengthening Hemp Industry In The Philippines Manila, Aug. 8. AMOVE to rehabilitate the Philippines' important abaca industry, of which hemp is the principal output, by means of a $10,000,000 governmentally controlled organization *a£ underway today. A bill authorizing the creation of a National Abaca Corporation has already been approved byBritish United Press - 149 words
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97 1939-08-28 4 Simla, Aug. 16. SIX Indian hospitals m areas under the administration of the Central Government are to benefit from Lord Nuffield's offer of "iron lungs" to hospitals m the British Empire. Hospitals m the Indian provinces ate making their applications to their provincial governments.97 words
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258 1939-08-28 4 London, Aug. 16. >LIND from the tge of ei^ht. Subodh Chandra Roy, 33-ye?.r-o!d Hindu choiar, is about to sail from Nev; York or England. He has completed oight months study t the New York Guild for the Jewish Hind. He will now try258 words
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306 1939-08-28 4 Dublin, Aug. 15. i ANE of the most troublesome periods m recent Irish history Is anticipated this winter as the result of the unemployment problem, aggravated by mass scale deportation of Irishmen from England. The ease with which Irishmen, hardpressed by economic conditions atBritish United Press - 306 words
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161 1939-08-28 4 Hammer Co. Declare Fi nal Dividend Of 75 Cents p 1 al w mer and tappon f. N VI. iding. Mi md t aid: 158,411 r eai >rofit An int ;har< ,he d Inal divid mounting eavingabak: :ied iorw, i As me: rear, i pportut:' fc'aterboa MOfldered uneconom to motor161 words
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Advertisement66 1939-08-28 4 fikdLsK WKat dia the fl^^ planting kind iM^r w* m His cfuiir' I Thcre'i »omething delightfully I clean and refreshing about I the flavour of Johnnie Walker. Ejm I gg> I And no wonder. For Johnnie X.***"] j Walker is the finest blend oi g/IH I the finest Scotch whi»kie«,66 words
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363 1939-08-28 5 Chinese Sent To Prison For Cheating (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26. FOUND suilty on a charge of cheating and using as genuine a forged document, Hoo Sul Pin. a young Chinese, was sentenced by Mr Justice Cussen at the Selangor Assizes, to six months' rigorous imprisonment. The363 words
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203 1939-08-28 5 Another U. S. Minister Urges Roosevelt To Seek Re-election A FOTTPTu v e+ u Jf ash 'nKton, Aug. 17. A ah- member of the Roosevelt Administration, m faW^S ci S- l m y h f ow declared himself m tavour of a third term of office for the President MR.203 words
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Article45 1939-08-28 5 COMMANDER I. W. WHITEHORN <From Our Own Correspondent ~> London. Aug. 17. COMMANDER I. W. Whitehorn, who was m command of H.M.S. Terror, at Singapore, from 1936 to 1938, has been appointed to command H.M.S. Erebus, the monitor which is to serve as guardship at Capetown45 words
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Article157 1939-08-28 5 Bulawayo, Aug. 17. A NATIVE living on the Bubye River m Southern Rhodesia has killed a big lion with an arrow. During the night he awoke and heard a commotion In his yard. He ran out and found a lion and a lioness dragging away157 words
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Article304 1939-08-28 5 Programme of drills up to and for week ending Sept. 3. 1939. Monday: 5.15 p.m. Headquarters, S.R. A. (v>. gunnery instruction: Gas Chamber, S.R.A. (v), and gas; 5.30 p.m. Headquarters, S.R.E. (v). company training: 5.15 p.m. 30x Range HQ. S.F. j Sig. Coy. (v>, practice: Telok Paku304 words
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Article112 1939-08-28 5 London. Aug. 16. THE tiny Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, invaded by the Germans on Aug. 2, 1914, has now a wall of steel facing it where the frontier adjoins Germany. When Herr Hitler ordered the building of the Siegfried Line he extended itBritish United Press - 112 words
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Advertisement240 1939-08-28 5 A y.HAMBRA 3.15, 6.15 9.15 k OLIVIA DeHAVILLAND ANN SHERIDAN IKK MU« kto ON MdlUo>< U N U <OMN UTtt "CTOt JO«V WIUIAM KJNOIGAN «o»*« «»c»r... Mnie by Mot Swm< oli*cl«4 kt MICHAII CUlnt A WARNER BROS. Picture ■gP I\T KS 1 PATHi: GAZETTE 7 'SJT'PHOGRAMME WILL BE SHOWN SUN240 words
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Advertisement11 1939-08-28 5 Reserve the Evening BARBARA GILMAR Soprano BARBARA GILMAR Friday Bth September11 words
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Advertisement215 1939-08-28 5 Yesterday's Audiences were amazed at the Frankness of this Sensational Exposure of Germany's bid for World domination |capitol| 7 7z_r\ The Most Sensational most timely film of the Decade— Banned m all Dictatorship Countries "WHITHER GERMANY?" Fearlessly exposing Germany's Warlike policies from the days of BISMARCK to Hitler's present day215 words
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599 1939-08-28 6 MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1939. Crisis' PIE slight relaxation of tension noticeable yesterday must not be taken as indicating any radical change of attitude on the part of Germany. The most that can be said at the moment |ta that Herr Hitler may have moved away from the position previously adopted599 words
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1200 1939-08-28 6 JOHN GUNTHER - JOHN GUNTHER By Warsaw. THE Foreign Minister of Poland received me for a long exclusive interview. It was the first time that Colonel Joseph Beck has spoken for publication since the conclusion of the AnerloPolish alliance and his speech of May 5 and isN.A.N.A. - 1,200 words
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Article137 1939-08-28 6 r- __y^ *\1 W-iWP*M_» r, '■.,rv« 0Um^*** U fcmlf.'.,-k-fCOMK I *hen We Sh.H A a North Sen fc th, I ;-l iue protect.* waaooth^. **h^ tba: I was I W.V .*.>A .Ml'smcW* of B V GERMANY INVADES FRANCE. r Russo-German Navy Fight Reported. BRITISH ATTITUDE DEFINED. TjotuJptl,137 words
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Advertisement179 1939-08-28 6 To make a proper iEEyE|MfeA 6u/ Me LIME V|A#»Pf» JUICE m«rf fee |m^[2 J I aT^aW^^lia^^^ Pf I at I are fresh wherever you BMS&Hpw&x j»^f^ a% W^^ I A 4 /f V 0 MM. LJ J f* I JCp,' jlqßMQcy s B 4B^flExi3«wißl&3B^B' v sw -^Sarß Tft^ >^ |Byw|SpffWsg^Wr179 words
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Advertisement49 1939-08-28 6 Unite Canvas Tents. Maker and repairer of rattan and Bertam Chicks, Canvas and Spring Blinds, Tarpaulins. Tents, Bags, Blue Screens, Bertam Panels. Wire Netting Fencing. Wool buntings and Flags ABDUL RAHMAN, Telephone 2454. Oftii-e:— «6\ Robinson Road, (Opposite Telegraph Co.) Workshop: 293, 100 Cbiat Place. Singapore. Jrders promptly Executed49 words
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Article, Illustration414 1939-08-28 7 Free Press pictures. Wide Powers Given Government CONSCRIPTION: SPECIAL LEGISLATION REQUIRED D^!S^ /<*»lafionr for ~tn?lrait s Settlements were on P "a utEv" 1 Governntcnt a^te extraordinary issued rive thl C me Int force immediately and Suat^n r W de POWerS t0 <leal with any by ShFree Press - 414 words
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249 1939-08-28 7 I sura m Malaya will he referred to m the Governor. Sir JShenton Thomas, at meeting of the Legislative Council. hat Hi> r \cel!enc> takes an optimistic iHtrnational situation, particularly as it although he realises that it is fraught CIR249 words
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280 1939-08-28 7 Advisory Committees To Draw Up Safeguards The third part of the regulations concern the movements of persons The Governor has power to detain oi restrict the movements of any persor cither m respect of his business, hh association with other persons and hi! activities280 words
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154 1939-08-28 7 Prohibition Of Trespassing Or Loitering No person shall endeavour, whether orally or otherwise, to influence public opinion m a manner likely to be prejudicial to defence or the efficient prosecution of the war. The wearing of distinctive dress or emblems may be prohibited, and processions154 words
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274 1939-08-28 7 CENSORSHIP CONTROL OF PUBLICATIONS Rules Enforceable Regarding Pigeons And Codes The second part of the regulation refer to censorship and the control o] suppression of publications, writings maps, plans^ photographs, communications and means of communication. The Governor may appoint a chic l ensor and assistant censors with wiri< powers to274 words
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Article29 1939-08-28 7 IN ATION NOT DISCLOSED the British d m SingFriday aftert rday al nation, .tioned she and Japan I destina- i)j .ms to v at present Liverpool.29 words
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181 1939-08-28 7 REGULATIONS ON OFFICIAL SECRETS REITERATED Provisions For Safeguarding Vital Information The regulations regarding Official Secrets are reiterated, and contain general provisions for safeguarding information. No person may 'm any mariner likely to prejudice the defence or the colony or the efficient prosecution of the war" obtain record, communicate, or publish,181 words
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161 1939-08-28 7 Muar Takes Honours MUAR. represented by the Sungei Edros School, won the honours at the ninth annual drill display for Malay schools which was held at Batu Pahat on Saturday. The winners who obtained a total of 89 5 marks gave a fine display,161 words
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Article78 1939-08-28 7 Consul-General for Germany at Singapore, Dr. Adolph Win- decker, called on the Governor. Sir Shenton Thcmas, yesterday morning and they discussed the international situation for about 20 minutes. The General Officer Commanding, Major General L. V. Bond, also made a brief call at Government House yesterday78 words
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Article208 1939-08-28 7 of ships introduced and trade by sea controlled The fifth part of the regulations concern transport, giving power to control lines of communication for defence purposes, control road and narbour traffic. Vehicles may be j stopped and searched without warrants The sixth part of the regulations concern the appropriation, control,208 words
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187 1939-08-28 7 Authorities Given Power To Demolish Buildings The authorities are given power to do "work on any land, take possession of land or buildings or demolish buildings. Property other than land may also be requisitioned. Provision Is made for compensation for land or articles requisitioned, and187 words
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Article356 1939-08-28 7 M. Jules Brevie Is Impressed "J^TOW I kiiou what BritMi ream. menl means and I have an even greater admiration than before for British strength with digni(\.' That was tne comment of the vernor-Gf nerr-.l of French Indo--1 China, M Jules Br< \er his inspection of the356 words
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Advertisement62 1939-08-28 7 1 (Phcne 4906) Tuesday 29th August Sp ECIAL DINNER $1.75 your table NOW! 1 °venin g Night of 100DBYE MR, CHIPS I IPOH nay at the I^O T E L I majestic I or its 1 -ainment. 1 "WS AND I V^,^ N ITBDAYS I N '-H SALAD OIL I62 words
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Advertisement27 1939-08-28 7 THE OFFICES of Lloyd THcstlno ion Company have been removed irom 35, Robinson Road to 11, Dalvey Road. The telephone nnmMf of the new ofTV-*- f« 8007?.27 words
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Advertisement156 1939-08-28 7 AFi?XF^ SPORTS l_i\ 1 L./% SHIRTS A *^aQ KY In Blues, GfCjrti Brov Greens I awn. ,ure you ,cc fAc name Made m Style for A-E-R-T-E-X on the label mfort. New I»(,lo rnlir Breast Pocket. l Short Sleeves. $3.95 &$5 EACH 3: t<> v ci., ROBINSON CO., LTD. HE CANT156 words
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Article, Illustration737 1939-08-28 8 Sounds Of Shooting Heard Every Night BANDIT PROBLEM WORSE Canton, Aug. 16. A FTEK 10 months' occupation by Japanese forces, peace A and order m this city is still a euphemism. It is not for nothing that Japanese sentries stand guard behindBritish United Press - 737 words
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181 1939-08-28 8 SIKANG CAN SUPPLY ALL CHINA'S LUMBER Chungking:. THE forests of fir, larch, spruce and other trees found m Sikang Province alone can provide China's lumber needs for the next 68 years, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs The province has 3,500,000 acres of natural forest capable of yielding an181 words
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100 1939-08-28 8 Johannesburg. Aug. 16. TWO Leghorn hens of Bloemfontein have shown the homing instinct. Together with a cock and three other hens, they were taken by Sergeantmajor A. Venter to a farmer 90 miles from Bloemfontein. where they were sold. The sergeant-major returned100 words
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Advertisement582 1939-08-28 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the lolloping materials or services. For particulars see Municipal Tenders poom: Am.ual Supplies It* See Tender Room Notice. pply of 2,500 tons of Slack or Lump or Water Dept. Date of ing 12 noon, Sept. 6, 1939. Erection of582 words
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Advertisement159 1939-08-28 8 BOARD RESIDENCE. SEA FRONT K.VTONG GRANGE— 77. Meyer R4. (near Swimming Club) Board-Residence at moderate rates Large Gardens— Tennis. Phone: 5738. EAST ANGLIA 6. OXLEY BISL SINGAPORE. 3 mlns. to town high level, garages, dally or monthly rates, large grounds, excellent c.lsine, t«m:is. single and double rooms. PHONE 4390. NAPIER159 words
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Miscellaneous309 1939-08-28 8 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWABD Imperial: From Europe dueMonday Thursday. Friday aiterWearnes: rrom renang. Ipon. and Kuala I urn pur. Arrives ever? evening. X.L.M.: From Netherlands InI Arrives Tuesday. Thursday, rday afternoons, intas: From Australia: Arrives day. Friday. Sunda> afterL.M.: From turope: Arrive* rday, Monday. Wednesday N.1.L.M.: From Saison:309 words
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Miscellaneous241 1939-08-28 8 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following ships are alongside tli; Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected to arrive: Main Wharf: Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1: Ophlr 18; Theseus 16; Antenor 14; Pres. van Buren 11; Saiabangka 9; Centaur 7. Empire Dock: Entrance Gaff 2: Exit 3: Tweedbanl; 30; Klias 32; Boelongan 36;241 words
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Miscellaneous666 1939-08-28 8 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE THHAY 2 20 C1 lUUA I 4.50 Progran.: 5.50 Light r ZHL 225 metres 6 20 G ZHP :;0 06 nuelrea g 5() p.m. 1.12 H 5.00 Malay request programme 1 7 .40 I 5.30 Tamil music from the siudio. 8.00 Charnb- 6.00 Special programme of Teochew666 words
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Advertisement502 1939-08-28 9 ■1 *nii! ifPiOiidBRITISH INDIA LINES |f -..PORATED IN BNGf,AND> p. <5c O. S. N. GO'S SAILINGS, I ru\Riis Oue Due Mil S pore Tonna«e Sports. 11 8 SOUDAN 6foo Oct 2n B€ I 23 CARTHAGE ii.oSS No;! 17 1 <■>• BAJPUTANI 17 000 Dec 1 Od 6 RANCHI 17C0J bTc502 words
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Advertisement611 1939-08-28 9 K. P. M. MONDAY, AUG. 28 OPHIR— Belawan-Deli. VAN DER LlJN— Muntok, Batavla. Semarang and Chert bon. TUESDAY, AUG. 29 KAMPAR-Bengkalis. Asahan, Paneh, Berombang Tanjong-Mengeidar and Tanjong-Leidong. BOELONGAN-Rhio, Tambelan, Singkawang and Pemangkat. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 M^e G 7n P d° e Re e r^f S3Pat Tembilahan Poeloe-Palia.s, Pengalian THEDENS— Muntok611 words
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Advertisement640 1939-08-28 9 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Colljer Quay, Singapore let &1&L Chartered Bank BnlldJng, Prnane XeL 1366 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON, CONTINENT AND GLASGOW (m conjunction with the Glen Line) Dm Kails THESEUS Mars., L'don, R'dam. Ham and Gl'gow In Port Sept MENELAUS L'don, R'dam. HuU ani Ham640 words
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266 1939-08-28 10 100 Million Budget For First Time In Australia: Rising Defence Costs Sydney, Aug. 13. THE Commonwealth Budget, which will be presented 1 early m September according to present arrangements, will be the first m the thirty-nine years of Commonwealth history to provide for a national revenue exceeding £100,000,000. It is266 words
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Advertisement612 1939-08-28 10 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m FMB) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS FOR FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS, ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM B Imm!?^ /r^stri Can6tl ro NortD America— wSmf^KtHUUb* st^/U Europe Fast through trains direct jTji mfjßlTlVT ItD Canadian Pacific trans- Atlantic §&rA J&^f^Kr liners at612 words
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Advertisement394 1939-08-28 10 HENDERSON LINE SCHEDULE O! SAILINGS By Fortnightly Passenger Steamer Between Rangoon. Port Sudan, Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Rangoon PEGU Sept 16 SALWEEN Sept 30 KEMMENDINE Oct. 14 YOMA Oct. 28 AMARAPOORA Nov. 11 PROME Nov. 25 BURMA Dec. 9 SAGAING Dec. 23 1940 PEGU Jan. 6 SALWEEN Jan.394 words
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Advertisement213 1939-08-28 10 RED FUNNEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated to Straits Settlementi) REGULAR PASSENGER and CARGO Servfct from Singapore to Java, Born«o Banks and BlUlton Foi BATAVIA. CHERIBON and SLMAKANG (Every Tuesday and Friday) ss. GIANG BEE Tues. Aug. 29 s.s. NAM YONQ Fri. Sept. 1 For SOURABAYA AND213 words
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Advertisement499 1939-08-28 10 B^ft^S B^ KE^K^rr^»K^^jß^Hßf| 1U LLKOPE AND AMEfIK VIA SINGAPORE AND PENANG, COLOMBO. BOMBAI ra ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA, MARSKIII |> XNJ> J Arrives I lH S'!H>re pa. j^JJt n,^ X PRESroENT VAN BUREN In Port Au N i« PRESIDENT HARRISON Sept. 9 Srpt J?1 3l X PRESIDENT HAVES Sept. 1 9499 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-08-28 11 s THE STADIUM MATCH ON SATTRD4Y u h» n 4i ,hi b»t the R.A.F. 2-1. FrcVV^L^: 11 th18 words
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881 1939-08-28 11 autumn racing season started at Bukit when an interesting day's sport Dividends did not rise up very high hii-h enough to show that punters came Th M in> >- an( times returned were pi 18M50 s ***** I*los >l IRI htoyeki wns iiili *****881 words
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Article, Illustration573 1939-08-28 11 Singapore Badminton Championships Will Prove Match For Wong Peng Soon QNE-SIDED games resulted m all except one of the ties! played yesterday morning when two open singles one me local badminton championships were worked off. The game between Yap Chin Tee and573 words
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Article128 1939-08-28 11 Forest Hills, Aug. 2b*. The Wightman Cup tennis match between Great Britain and America started here today and at the end of the day's play America led by two matches to one. The remaining matches will be played today. In the first singles match Alic? Marble (America)Reuter - 128 words
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Article84 1939-08-28 11 London, Aug. 26. Following were county cricket scores at close of play today: Clacton: Essex 206. Northants 148 for 6 Ashby-de-ia -Zcuciv Glamorgan 334 (Turnbull 156), Leicester 12 for 1. Taunton: Somerset 131 for 3. Oval: Surrey 234, Middlesex 66 for 6. Bournemouth: Hanls 116 nd 51 (VerityReuter - 84 words
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Article309 1939-08-28 11 S.C.C. HELD TO DRAW BY SCHOOLS '"PHT Singapore Cricket Club drew with the Combined Schools m a two days' match played on the padang, the club having the advantage on the first innings. COMBINED SCHOOLS All Ahmad b Waites 8 Capel b Jeans 4 Vijiretnam c Giles b Fitton 1309 words
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Article60 1939-08-28 11 Sait Lake City, Saturday. lOHN Cobb broke three world motor- ing records, five kilometres at an average speed of 326.66 m.p.h. ten kilometres at 283.01 m.p.h., and ten miles at 270.35 m.p.h. the previous records were respectively 292.12 and 238 67 both by Sir MalcolmReuter - 60 words
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Article42 1939-08-28 11 Danens, Aif. In the American women's Rolf final over 36 holes Dorothy Kirkby boat Betty Jameson 3 and 2. Pam Barton, the British champion, was beaten by Charlotte Glutting at the nineteenth m the third row I ReuterReuter - 42 words
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639 1939-08-28 11 LondJn, Aug. 27. •"THERE were a spate of injuries on the hard-baked grounds when the English soccer season opened on Saturday, and the biggest tragedy of the day was m the match m which Notts County beat Bournemouth. In this match, Ringrose had639 words
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Advertisement400 1939-08-28 11 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated m Chlr.? by Special Cna ter) It, Ocil Street SiDfaporc. Telephones: Manager Office C 444 Snb.-Manafftt-'s Office M 42 I xrhan^f |>rpL 6141 General Office 5188-1 Cable Address: '(lILNGKIo PaM Cp CVpital Ch I (HtQtMK BesetTe Fund* m tmmm or en s zjf%9HM Total AjaeU approximately400 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-08-28 12 PICTURES TAKEN BY OUR CAMERAMAN AT BIKIT TIMAH on Saturday show Sycillian ninnin? the first race and Inventory the fourth race27 words
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520 1939-08-28 12 COME important matches were decided on Saturday, ~best of which was the first division match between the RJLF, and the Chinese at the Stadium yesterday, which the Chinese won by the odd #oal m" three. Victory for the Airmen would have made520 words
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Article, Illustration846 1939-08-28 12 VAN BREUKELEN'S WINNERS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED AGAIN Saturday's Races At Bukit Timah Reviewed Pure Gold And Cooltipt Gained Most Impressive Victories Of The Day (By Our Racing Reporter) THE success of the van Breukelen stable on Saturday afternoon m the first day of autumn meeting: of the Singapore Turf Club846 words
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Article217 1939-08-28 12 JAVA LEAD IN INTER-PORT TENNIS (From Our Own Correspondent) Ratavia, Aug. !7. THE INTER-PORT tennis match between Java and Malaya was started en Saturday on the courts of the Batavia Sports Club. At the end of the day's play, Java were leading by the only match that was completed, the217 words
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Article79 1939-08-28 12 IN a hi^h scoring game at St. George's Road yesterday, the local Japanese baseball team whipped the Red Sox side by 30 runs to three m a league match. The Red Sox, a strong team m Singapore had to use four pitches to stop Other Sport On79 words
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Article42 1939-08-28 12 THE American Association beat the Loyals by seven runs to two m a league baseball game at St. Joseph's ground yesterday. The Americans' best pitchers, Joubert and Easton, played an outstandng game, while French was particularly good as catcher42 words
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445 1939-08-28 12 CHINESE BEAT R. A. F. BY ODD GOAL IN THREE IN a game packed with thrills at the Stadium yesterday,, the Chinese beat the R.A _F. by two goals to one In the first division of the league. After 25 minutes of play m' which the Airmen had more scoring445 words
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Article328 1939-08-28 12 Weights For Wednesday's Races FOLLOWING are weights for Wednesday's races at Bukit Timah m the second day of the Singapore autumn meeting Horses, Class 2, Div. I—7 furs. Scurlet Tiger 904 n 80£ Hard Going 8.13 Deopd^r.e B 'T Hercules fc.l2 Le Touqun 3C: i Temple 8^ Mountain Stream Piaybov328 words
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Article25 1939-08-28 12 Brooklines, Aug 27. In the Davis Cup Bromwich and Quist (Australia) beat Puncec and Kukuljevic (Yugoslavia*) ft— 2, 3. ft— 3.— Reuter.25 words
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Article21 1939-08-28 12 MIXED FOURSOMES AT R.S.G.C The secVud four Sing: win for v Cfnrt vlth The rr; k pore Cr: TJI.C.A., y.M.CA celled.21 words
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Article111 1939-08-28 12 S.C.C Tennis Ties sec MiKd l>. Orowoer Mr J. U I and Mr l$J); Mr j (scr.»; W. I n "SSDAI R. R. G H ir of D. J X? •a a W. C Hill y.a: r r IB I Cii srrij ,>- < J. an.i M. •C v A111 words
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