The Straits Times, 17 February 1936
1936-02-17
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Title Section38 1936-02-17 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS,38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement153 1936-02-17 1 SINGAPORE. 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). GET A STUDEBAKER AND GET A Champion BRINKMANN CO GRANGE RD. Johnson Famous throughout the World and Sfl^Ei^ in Malaya for performance, reliabi- u/rrL^^^B^^^^ lity and service. T^PflPr 0 New models arriving very shortly. VMk* Orders will be executed in rotation. /jUSft For prices153 words
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Advertisement207 1936-02-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 25, JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). GOLF JACKETS COTTON POPLIN IN AN ATTRACTIVE FAWN SHADE TWO PATCH POCKETS JE (VV tjg4ot jg40 \ti\- SIZES: TWIN BUTTON CUFFS qj[ *f^BSt J 32> H 36> 38 '^W I i aY JPwi ELASTIC WEB BELT T7 \/J3f\ CHEST PRICE $8-75 EACH "FLANATIRE"207 words
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Advertisement14 1936-02-17 1 I Daisy I 15. ORCHARD ROAD j BOUQUETS BASKETS WREATHS Phone 4097 (Amber Mansions.14 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article42 1936-02-17 2 Wr. H. W. Donough and family express their slnccrest thanks to all l:lnd friends and re- lathes who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. H. W. Donough and also to these 1 who sent wreaths, telcjTams Sc letters of condolence.42 words
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Advertisement506 1936-02-17 2 jLMtt-AiMii: me engagement is announced between Mr. Chce Teck Swee youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chee Kim Leong and nephew of Mr. Chee Gim Teng of Messrs. Thye Choon Rubber Merchant to Miss Ang Klam Keng (teacher of the Btrnits Chinese Mandarin School) eldest daughter of Mr.506 words
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Advertisement817 1936-02-17 2 MOTOR VEHICLES AUSTIN 7 TOUBEB, 8.5769 can be seen Raffles Place $400. Phone 5817. USED CABS: Baby Plata, Ford, Hillman Minx, Morris. Citroen. Hupmoblle. etc. ■astern Auto Co., Ltd.. 09/79 Orchard Road. Singapore. FOB SALE. One "Chevrolet" Saloon In good condition, mechanically perfect, 5 new. 1" Tyres, any trial 5350817 words
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Advertisement784 1936-02-17 2 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET TO LET, small compound honae. No. 59-A, Devonshire Road. Modern Sanitation. Also Seaside Bungalow No. 163, Marine Parade, Apply 67, Waterloo Street. TO LET furnished from March IS to October 31, modern house on hill overlooking sea at Paslr Panjang. Delightful position. Quiet and cool. 13784 words
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Advertisement865 1936-02-17 2 9 JOHORE GOVERNMENT "THE EXCISE ENACTMENT. I»M* SESSION OF LICENSING BOAKD. The next Session of the Licensing; Board for the District of Kluang will be held at the Assistant Adviser's Office, Kluang, on Mar. 16. 1996. All applications for the Issue, renewal or transfer of licences m st be made865 words
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Advertisement479 1936-02-17 2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that A. R. A. R. M. ANNAMALAY CHETTIAR of No. 54. Market Street Singapore ha& been appointed manager of the Chettiar Temples at Tank Road and New Bridge Road belonging to the Nattukottal Chettiar Community of Singapore as from Feb. 8, 1936 until479 words
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Advertisement380 1936-02-17 2 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc 'massage hall MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET, Telephone 7467. FOR GOOD LUCK. FOR SECURITY. Use the "Modern Keyhoider." It is Brltkh made and will not rust. You simply thread keys on one end of a Horse Shoe and draw over the380 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous182 1936-02-17 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Singe pore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly UN 4.M < *J» Quarterly S %M SI2.M 7.M Half Yearly $1700 524.M $IS.M Yearly $34.90 S4«.M SM.M Note.—OuUtatlon eheqacs «ho«M tarhjde the usual bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. The rhartn and Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under:— 25182 words
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Advertisement651 1936-02-17 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL PASSENOER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8 N_CO UNDEB CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD PROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore. 1936 SOMALI 6.810 Feb. 17 RANCHI 17.000 Feb651 words
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Advertisement578 1936-02-17 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN RAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Marseilles, London. Antwerp. Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail t YASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Feb. IS 19 HAKONE MARU 10.500 Mar. 4 5 3 SUWA MARU 10.700 Mar. 18 19 S FUSHIMI578 words
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Advertisement615 1936-02-17 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class Motonhlps. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN From From Prom Prom Spore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham MEONIA 3/3 3/3 4 3 6 3 ALSIA 24/3 24/3 25/3 27 3 FIONIA 31/3615 words
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Advertisement257 1936-02-17 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) APCAR LINE. FOR HONG KONO. AMOT. SHANGHAL MOJL KOBE AND OSAKA s.s. TALMA HjM Feb. 27, 3 pan. Excellent modern accommodation for first and second class passengers. Special holiday return tickets Interchangeable with P. O. 8. N. CO.. Issued at cheap257 words
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Advertisement1196 1936-02-17 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khlow Steamship ro. (19») Lt«. Steam Ship Co. Ltd.. aad China Mutual The Canard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Sleanuhip Co Ltd The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co.. Ltd. The Irrawaddv1,196 words
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Article101 1936-02-17 4 Tho current rate of exchange for the Issue and payment of Money Orders 1« as follow:— India and Ceylon Sloo=Rs. 154 Issue. payment 156 USA. $100-USA. currency 58 Issue. payment 61. N.E.I. $100 Guilders 84 Issue. Indo-China $130 Francs Bfis Issue. payment 900. Australia $1= Australian currency 2101 words
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Article96 1936-02-17 4 «b£sZtol«b£5ZtoI to arrtr* KEPPEL IIARBODB Main Wharf W. Bt. Splendour. Qout, Oj) Wnar| nu* h Maißcoal Wharf Nil. vessels in dbi docks. T*J£2L wSrf nu Aluert pock m. Victoria Dock Nil. *«w« Harb«cr. *£<*£* Ni]^ No j Dock Tomobon. East Wharf Anhul. Hei Hlng 20 Main Wharf96 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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555 1936-02-17 4 WORLD VOLUME OF SHIPBUILDING. Britain's Diminishing Share. Behind the bare statistical table and unadorned commentary of Lloyd's Register Annual Summary of Mercantile Shipbuilding for the year 1935, lie further revelations of the extent to which the hereditary trades of Great Britain are losing some of their markets abroad (says the555 words
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238 1936-02-17 4 SHIPPING SHARES SUPPORTED. Lines Helped By The Subsidy. Shipping shares have risen rapidly recently. In estors are beginning to realise that this class of security has been long neglected and that the important developments which took place in the shipping industry last year may Improve the earnings declared m 1936.238 words
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Article236 1936-02-17 4 Today: Pamangkat. Sambas Sc Slngkawang (Boelongan) 4 pm. Java and Southern Sumatra by air (Netherlands) 7 p.m. Tomorrow. Karimon (Hang Yon) ..9 a.m. Pengerang (S. Soon Heng) 9 a.m. Suigkep (Hong Keat) ..10 a.m. Tandjong Plnang (Hong Keat) 10 a.m. Slam (Parcels only) (Katong) ..10.30a.m. Prance (Parcels236 words
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Article78 1936-02-17 4 Mails from Europe etc. (London) dispatched on Feb. 8 by air (Imperial). Time of delivery uncertain. Mails from Europe (Amsterdam) expected today by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders at 8 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow at 8.25 a.m. Mails from Netherlands Indies expected tomorrow by78 words
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Article23 1936-02-17 4 Mail dispatched from Singapore on on Jan. 24 by Karapara was delivered In London Feb. 17 (24 days).23 words
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Article113 1936-02-17 4 Tomorrow H. W. 11.04 a.m.. I ft. tin. Following Day H. W. 12.45 midnight 9 ft. 2 In. H. W. 2.12 p.m.. 8 ft. 9 In. Port Dirkson Tomorrow H. W. 12.36 midnight. 6 ft. 4 in. H. W. 12.10 noon. 5 ft. 5 In. Following Day H.113 words
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Article119 1936-02-17 4 In exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 391 of Ordinance No. 125 (Merchant Shipping), the Governor in Council hereby amends the Singapore Port Rules, 1929. published as part of Notification No. 2179 in the Gazette of Nov. 8, 1929. by adding a new rule,119 words
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Article38 1936-02-17 4 The mail vessel s.s. Sphinx from Saigon Is expected to arrive on Tuesday 18th instant, at 8 a.m. and sail on the same day at 1 p.m. for Colombo. Djibouti. Port Said and Marseilles. Berth: S.H.B. Wharves.38 words
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Article28 1936-02-17 4 Friday, 5.15 p.m.; HeadquartersCadre Classes; Drill and Hlfle. Saturday, 2.45 p.m.; Headquarters 1 Classes; Rifle and LA. Sunday, 845 a.m.; Headquarter; Cadre Classes; Rifle and L. A.28 words
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Article18 1936-02-17 4 Feb. 16: Maros, Gen. Mlchlels (Dut); Boribat (Siam); Kistna, Mata Hari (Brit.). Feb. 17: Japanese Prince (Brit.).18 words
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594 1936-02-17 4 The First Specially Built Vessel. The first British vessel to be designed as a troopship came into Southampton on Jan. 20, on her first trip from the Clyde. Henceforth, the British India Steam Navigation Company's motor-vessel Dilwara will be engaged In carrying troops from this594 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement476 1936-02-17 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P.M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS:BOOKING AGENTS, F.M.S. RLTS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight 5433—Pamace 5431. CANADIAN (Incorporated in England) (BE -EMPRESS" ROUTE offeri TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES Tla HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS to VANCOUVER—ACROSS CANADA by TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAIN without chance—thence by CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC SERVICES TO ENGLAND •r476 words
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Advertisement265 1936-02-17 4 incorporated to Straits 6extl€is(nts) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (Incorporated In England) (Incorporated In O 8.A.) "EIXERMAN" USt. FOR HAVRE. LONDON. BOSTON, NEW YORK BALTIMORE ROTTERDAM A BAMBDROw C APB OF GOOD HOPt VI. Port, and Saei Call STEEL SCIENTIST Peb 2" F^ZT Tafcinf earro for Montreal265 words
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Miscellaneous247 1936-02-17 4 Malayan Meteorological Service. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Min. temp. Ins Sunshine temp. •W hrs. *F West Coast. Alor Star 88 NU 9.1 72 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 85 0.02 3.1 72 Sltiawan 86 NU 1.5 73 Buklt Jeram 85 Nil 1.5 72 Malacca 85 Nil247 words
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Article225 1936-02-17 5 Common Informer n Awarded £350. Dy a decision In the High Court. London, last week, Sunday boxing, under certain conditions, was held to be Illegal. Mr. Justice dv Parcq had before him In the King's Bench Division a case brought by a "Common Informer" in regard to225 words
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428 1936-02-17 5 LOCK KEEPER'S FIFTY RIVER RESCUES. Six Certificates Given Him For Bravery. Sixty-year-old Mr. Harry Joseph Tame, who has Just retired after nearly 40 years' service with the Thames Conservancy Board, is one of the sta inchest lockkeepcrs in the land. He had been lockkeeper at Marsh LoclJ since 1002. With428 words
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74 1936-02-17 5 CHEAP TRAVEL. South Indian Railway Experiment. Trichinopoly, Jan. 29. The introduction of the Go as you please ticket system over the Soutli Indian Railway at cheap rates, with the period of availability being restricted to 15 days, with a view to encouraging cheap travel during the Christmas and New Year74 words
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Article32 1936-02-17 5 A Delhi communique announces that His Majesty the King -Emperor has approved the appointment of His Highness the Maharaja of Parma as an Honorary Captain in the Army32 words
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Advertisement369 1936-02-17 5 g LAST NIGHT I Prssentinr Latest GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURES I The Passing of King George V The Proclamation of I I King Edward VIII The Funeral of Late King George V. Last Night of JCTi ROBERT DONAT I Z"T#/ Ami MADELEINE CARROLL lOhHbAJUBI iiir'The 39 STEPS' COX KINGS (AC.ENTS) LIMITED369 words
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Advertisement58 1936-02-17 5 Come to Singapore's Most Beautiful Store. FRANKELS of 101, Victoria Street, Also 5, Raffles Place. Everything For Everybody Everywhere. Exclusive Range of Things Beautiful From All Corners of the Globe. Tempting Prices. Service Awaits You. The Kind yeu Expect Merit. FRANKELS ALWAYS SELL FOR LESS. WED., FRI., SUN. 5.30 7.3058 words
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Advertisement139 1936-02-17 5 ATOM6HT 6.15 ft 9.15 lhambrA Thr rrandtwt pictare you hmve Men thcae two trtml §Ur» In tinco •TrrMore Island." WALLACE BEERY JACKIE COOPER tn Mrlro-(iolitw)-n-M».Trr i s Hit BOY s with Spsnkjr McFarland. NEXT CHANGE Panunoant'f Rip Roirine Comedy TWO FISTED with GAIL PATRICK— KENT TAYLOR— GRACE BRADLEY. MARLBOROUGH TONIGHT139 words
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Advertisement144 1936-02-17 5 JACK fi. PAYNE Vj*^9s ON rex df^m RECORDS jTyjCP JACK PAYNE A HIS OECHESTRA. 8622 The Rose in Her Hair Walts Lalu'a back In Town F.T. 8638 DU you ever have a feeling you're flying? F.T. One Way Street r T 8657 Ysu Can't do that there here CF.T. A144 words
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Miscellaneous172 1936-02-17 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle NOTE.— Figures In parentheses denote the number ot letters In the words required. (CLUES.) ACROSS. IT. Naval officer (T) 1. Coins a5 Throw up (6) ff T i "f ln t l(l (6 > 2«. Concurred <«> 10. Understanding 31 RudUnenUrj form 11. Sussex river (4) 32172 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article374 1936-02-17 6 Active Inquiry In AH Sections. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore. Feb. 17. At the close of business on Saturday there was considerably more inquiry for rubber shares. The continued strength of the comirxxlity appears at length to be having its long deferred effect on the share market.374 words
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Article80 1936-02-17 6 I.yall i i Led Feb. 17. shows MINING —S.e..L>. suck*i Luas i.jj 1.42. Norths wanted at 1. Klaiv,' River inclined to be firmer 1.97'a 2.05. Hong Fatts 92 9i. Osborne k Chappel dividends on Pengltal-ii. Tfkka Ltd., and Ttkka Taiping. Raubs dividend declared later on Saturday, four pence80 words
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Article24 1936-02-17 6 Indrapiri Rubber output for the month of January 1936 amounted to 84.638 lb. making a total for the 4 of 271.870 lb.24 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article547 1936-02-17 6 All Shares quoted above air fully paid. t»ue val. Fraser k Co. Lyall k Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 5/9 6/3 56 6/£1 Asam Kumbang 29/- 31/- 29/6 31/6 £1 Austral Malay 10/- 59/- 60/5/- Ayer Hitam 14/9 15/6 14/6 15/6 1 Ayer Weng 1.75 1.85cd547 words
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Article402 1936-02-17 6 s, st nicA Dian v/iu. X.&\) 1,O\J J..AU l OU 2 2 do 7% Prefs 1.45 1.60n. 1.55 1.65 10 10 Atlas Ice 12.25 12.75 12.25 12.75 £1 £1 B. A. T 6.5.0 6.10.0 6.7.6 6.12.6 1 60 B M Broadcasting 0.05 dis par 0.05 dis. par 10 5402 words
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Article170 1936-02-17 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 5% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 norn 4Vc 1907 red. 1947 $1,300,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 112 114 norn 4ft% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 norn 4% 1913 red. 1953 $2,000,000 Mar.170 words
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Article340 1936-02-17 6 (Shares are SI unless otherwise stated) Today's Prices Fraser Co. Lyall Eratt Allenby 1.85 1.75 1.70 1.80 Alor Gajah 1.05 1.15 1.05 1.15 Amal. Malay ($2) 3.35 3.50 3.35 3.50 Ayer Hltam 1.40 150 X.40 1.50 Ayer Molek 0.85 0 95 0.90 100 Ayer Panaa 1.50 1.60 1.47ft340 words
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Article214 1936-02-17 6 The following are toe exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular issued by the Hong Kung and Snangnai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London. 4 months' sight 2/4 > B London, 3 months' sight 2/4 3/32 London. 60 days' sight 2/4 1/16 London. 30 days' sight 2/4 1/32 London,214 words
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Article86 1936-02-17 6 Noon, Feb. 17. Bayers. Sellers. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Feb. 26»/ 8 26V4 Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) Feb. 26 26^ No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 26 26V6 March 26 V86 words
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Article203 1936-02-17 6 Malayan Fears Proved Groundless. In the East, writes Mr. J Guthrle Oliver In the Crown Colonist, there were many who felt that the application of the textile quota system in Malaya would be detrimental to the "entrepot" trade. So far these fears appear to have been groundless,203 words
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Article198 1936-02-17 6 Singapore, February 17, 12 noon. Bayer, Seller Gambler 6.00 Java Cube 9.25 Hamburg 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 17.25 Black Pepper 9.00 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.20 Mcd Pearl Tapioca 5.10 Small Pearl Tapioca 5 20 Llngga Sago Flour Sarawak Sago Flour Palembang Jelotong 8.00 Banja Jelotong 7.50 Sarawak Sago Flour198 words
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Article85 1936-02-17 6 Very Quiet. London, Feb. 15. Paris li 51/64 Athens 518 sellers New York 4. 99 H Bucharest 669 sellers Montreal 4.98 Rlr 4. Brussels 29 33- sellers official Geneva 15.12 Be grade Ml Amsterdam 7.27>4 Bumot Aires unquoted Milan 62 3/16 Montevideo 394 Berlin 12.39 sellers official Madrid 36British Wireless - 85 words
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Article425 1936-02-17 6 Treaties Of Mutual Assistance. The r.ttempts of the peaceablyminded States in Europe to svure j themselves against aggression have resulted since the War In a l;irn-» number of treaties Many of these liuv» I the nature of military alliances, differing only in form Irom those which425 words
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Article80 1936-02-17 6 When Mrs. Grimmett. a 64 year-old Leicester widow, was taken seriously ill at Cr.ristmas. she called incessantly for her 24-year-old soldier son, Lance-Corporal Grimmett. ot the Ist Bn. North Staffs Regt.. ttafoned at Trimulgherry. India. Relatives appealed to the Leicester branch of the British Legion80 words
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Advertisement25 1936-02-17 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England, A.D. 1720) FIRE, MARINE. LIFE, MOTOR CAR, WORKMEH'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Bank Chan.bers, Singapore. APB 125 words
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Advertisement26 1936-02-17 6 "Tollana" Vermouth ITALIAN TYPE 1.35 'H\ Another per bottle /|M jV Tolley from all eM^BJM QUALITY dCalCri f^^ Product. Sole Agents for Malaya: McALISTER CO., 'JD.26 words
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1399 1936-02-17 7 Expected Indication Of Future Policy. In their monthly review, dated London, Feb. 1, A. Strauss and Co., Ltd., state The statistics for January reveal a dt crease in the available wort* stocks of 611 tons, but as the carry-over in the East is1,399 words
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Article97 1936-02-17 7 During the week ending Feb. 8, 1936. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 51,121 cases, of which: 43,394 (85 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, 5,639 (11 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe. 515 (1 per cent) cases to Canada, and 1,57397 words
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Article23 1936-02-17 7 Output of Ayer Wenf lor the month of Jan., 1936 was 181 pck. Total for 4 months 539 pel*, of tin-23 words
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Article439 1936-02-17 7 SYNTHETIC RUBBER'S FUTURE. Cannot Yet Compete With Natural Product In a lecture Riven recently at the University of Leeds. Dr. W. J. 8. Naunton dealt with the comparative values of synthetic and natural rubber, and showed how. owing to great developments In the art and science of rubber growing. It439 words
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Article432 1936-02-17 7 The following is the list of prices In cents per catty, where not otherwise stated as furnished by the Market Inspector on Feb. 14. MEAT.— Beef steak 33 per catty, beef stew or curry 28. fillet steak 50 per lb.. mutton Australian 35, pork, lean 42 per catty,432 words
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Article31 1936-02-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 14. Rawang Tin is paying an interim dividend of 2Vi per cent, plus 2Vfe per cent, bonus, payable March 11.— Strait* Times Cable.31 words
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Article355 1936-02-17 7 SUGGESTED INQUIRY INTO LOSSES. Mr. Kelly (Lab.. Rochdale), in the House of Commons on Feb. 5 asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he would take steps to institute a full Inquiry Into the already published disclosures relating to the transactions of the directors of355 words
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108 1936-02-17 7 Toe following information has been received from the Chief of the Central Bureau or statistics. Batavla. Production on estates converted to long tons of 2.240 lb. dry weight. Total December Territory 1934. 1935. Java 77,429 3.181 Outer Provinces 104,695 5.824 Netherlands Indies 182,124 9,005 Notes:— l.108 words
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Article56 1936-02-17 7 Rubber returns for the month of Jan.. 1936:— Alor Gajah— lB,ooo Ih. Australasia.— l2,soo lb. Ayer Pan as. 69.000 lb. Bukit Kubu.— lo.ooo lb. Glenealy.— 3s,ooo lb. Jalan Kcbun.-7.800 lb. Kluang.— 2B.ooo lb. Pajam— l26,soo lb. Pajam.— l26.soo lb. Port Swettenham. 6,100 to. Tambalak.— l3.oCo lb. Teluk An50n.—56 words
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Article56 1936-02-17 7 HARRISONS CROSFIELD GROUP. Crop figures for the month of January, 1936. Rubber. Ankola.— Nil. EfcUte Bajoe Kidoel C 0. —54.682.1 kgs. DJaslnga.— 49.l3o.4 kgs. Tjikasintoe.— l9,774 kgs. Langen.— 3s,l42 kgs. Donowarie. 15,500 kgs. Tea. Ankola— 7o,l39 hk». Pulr Madang.— 42,9s9 hk*. Coffee. Estates Bajoe Kidoel C 0. —230 DCS. CltroneUa56 words
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Article22 1936-02-17 7 Rubber crop of Ayer Mo'.ek for the month of Jan., 1938 m 13.040 lb. Total for 3 months 29.971 lb.22 words
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Advertisement614 1936-02-17 7 BANKING, HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the Colony of HongJCong) Th7 liability ot members Is limited to the MM and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. < ot 1929 of the Colony. UEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Caoltal $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $30,000,000 Reserve Fund: Sterling614 words
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Advertisement486 1936-02-17 7 B AJM K I N G CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA 'Incorporated in England by Rayal Charter 1853) Paid Op Capital In 600.000 share of £5 each 13.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors J3.000.00* HEAD OFFICE: 83. Biabopsgale. London, E.C. 2. i Amrltsar Hong Koag Saigon486 words
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Article, Illustration61 1936-02-17 8 Works submitted in the competition for the 1936 Rome Scholarships in mural pain tine, sculpture, and engraving are being arranged at the Imperial Gallery of Art. The Scholarship enables the winners to study at the British school in Rome. Laurence Norris of the Beckenham, Kent. School of Art, winner of61 words
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308 1936-02-17 8 Glass Sold As Diamonds. Three men. alleged to be members of a gang of international crooks, were sentenced at the Old Bailey. London, last week to three years' penal servitude and recommended for deportation. They wei» Boro Namurosskl. Joseph Taronischvllly, and Joseph Asdilkopf. all308 words
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Article141 1936-02-17 8 Plans To Be Revealed In Near Future. London, >b. 14. Lord Bearsted and Sir Herbert Samuel, two members of the delegation of four which went to the United States In connection with the campaign for the gradual emigration of Jews from Germany, returned to London lastBritish Wireless - 141 words
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Article194 1936-02-17 8 Malicious Prosecution Damages Damages amounting to £6,500 In favour of a former captain In the Royal Horse Artillery were assessed by a common jury in the King's Bench Division, London, last week, in an action for malicious prosecution and wrongful imprisonment arising out of timber transactions. Plaintiff194 words
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92 1936-02-17 8 ORISSA PROVINCE. Utkal Union Conference Criticisms. Cuttack, Jan. 29. The Utkal Union Conference Standing Committee has sent a telegram to the Government of India criticising the draft Order-in-Councll cieatli.g the Orissa Province and condemning the nominated Advisory Council and nominated Ministry. They feel that Orissa will be the loser in92 words
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Obituary43 1936-02-17 8 The death has occurred In PorU of Sir Theodore Morlson, Directoi of the British Institute since 1933 ani formerly a member of the Viceroy's Council In India, and for ten yean principal of the Armstrong College Newcastle. He was 73 states British Wireless.British Wireless - 43 words
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Article30 1936-02-17 8 President Roosevelt has decided U stand for a second term and he will fil< the necessary papers for the Ulinob primary election on April 14, tUte Reuter from New York.Reuter - 30 words
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Article88 1936-02-17 8 Government Campaign To Be Intensified. Nanking, Feb. 15. The Communist influence is expanding in northern Shensi, it is learned from official circles in Nanking. General Chang Hsueh-llang, who is in charge of the anti-Red campaign in the North-West, paid a visit by plane to NankingSin Chew Jit Poh - 88 words
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Article97 1936-02-17 8 Passenger Shot Dead By Striker. Managua (Nicaragua), Feb. 11. A 24-hour strike by taxi-drivers as a protest against shortage of petrol degenerated into a riot when one of the strikers was shot dead by a passenger. I A mob marched tc stores owned by the districtReuter - 97 words
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37 1936-02-17 8 Nanking, Feb. 15. The German Trade Mission, headed by Mr. Otto Kiep, which has been for about two weeks in Nanking, left the capital for Peiping yesterday. Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 37 words
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Article43 1936-02-17 8 TREASURY BILLS. London, Feb. 14. The total amount applied for in tenders for £35,000,000 worth of Treasury Bills was £70,010,000. The average rate per cent, for bills at three months was 10/4. 28 d. against 10/4. 27 d. a week ago— British Wireless.British Wireless - 43 words
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Article34 1936-02-17 8 London, Feb. 14. Under the will of the late Lord Reading the estate Is sworn at £290.487 gross. Duty to the amount )f upwards of £73,000 will be payable. British Wireless.British Wireless - 34 words
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Article31 1936-02-17 8 Road accident figures in Britain last week were 102 killed and 2.983 '.njured [n the corresponding week of last year the figures were 130 killed and 3,266 injured, states British Wireless.British Wireless - 31 words
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Article107 1936-02-17 8 Distressed Areas In Britain. London. Feb. 14. The Commissioner for the distressed areas of England and Wales. In a progress report issued last night, recommends that a special fund be created to stimulate the introduction of new industries and the expansion of existI'jk ones InBritish Wireless - 107 words
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Article74 1936-02-17 8 Annual Report Of The 8.8.C. London. Feb. 14. The ninth annual report of the British Broadcasting Corporation published today records an increase during 1935 of the number of wireless licences from 6.780,569 to 7,403.109. Listeners indicate increased interest in the Empire service and more than 27,000British Wireless - 74 words
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Advertisement54 1936-02-17 8 SPARTON MODEL 1116 X 11 -TUBE ALL WAVE RADIO'S RICHEST VOICE. Sole Agents for Malaya UNITED RADIO SERVICE. Radio Division of UNITED MOTOR WORKS LTD. 118 Orchard Road Dial 3462. TELEFUNKEN SUPER-OCEAN <MDntj^ 659 WLK. FOR WORLD-WIDE RECEPTION. r OK INFORMATION APPLY EASTERN RADIO Co, Pining. HOE BOON LEONG. SINGAPORE.54 words
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Advertisement35 1936-02-17 8 WESTINGHOUSE RADIO has ALL-METAL TUBES SHADOWGRAPH TUNING HIGH FIDELITY TONE CONTROL CONCERT-TYPB DYNAMIC SPEAKER WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119 North Bridge Koad, Singapore, ©Leader in Radio! KEE HUAT RADIO 404, North Bridge Rd Pkoae 4566, Spore35 words
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Advertisement311 1936-02-17 8 Itch is More Than Skin Deep Doctor Tolls How To End Itch In 7 Minutes. Tour akin has nearly E0 million tiny) ■earns and pore* where Invisible gcrmi,' parasites, or fung-us can hid« and makai your akin Itch, Crack, reel, Burn, and bo disfigured by Ringworm, Acne. Blotrhea, Pimples. Crotch-Itch,311 words
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Miscellaneous1658 1936-02-17 8 FULL MALAYAN BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES, the Briny) (Howard Cut.) Ivor John: For Love Alone (Thayer) Octet Moonlight Night on the Alster (Fetras), (Love's Serenade (Mills, arr. Hudson). Ivor John: The English Rose (Edward German). Music of the Night (Eric Coates). Octet: Scarf Dance (Chamlnade. arr. Auvray), Stardust (Suite, The Cloak of1,658 words
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Article560 1936-02-17 9 £40,000 OBTAINED BY REMARKABLE STORY. Additional charges, involving £40,000, were mentioned at Devon Assizes, Exeter, last week in the case in which a woman was said to have posed as a daughter of the late Tsar of Russia and styled herself the last of the Romanoffs."560 words
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Article70 1936-02-17 9 To Interview General Sung Che-Yuan. A representative of Mr. Hu Han-min, veteran Rightist Kuomlntang leader, arrived in Shanghai on Friday en route for North China where he will interview General Han Fu-chu. Governor of Shantung and General Sung Cheyuan, chairman of the Hopei-Chahar Council. TheSin Chew Jit Poh - 70 words
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Article44 1936-02-17 9 Frowned On By The U.S. Government. Washington, Feb. 14. Authoritative circles here declare that the Government still frowns on unrestricted trade with Italy and Abyssinia, despite the apparent failure to Include a ban on abnormal exports in the present legislation. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article341 1936-02-17 9 QUESTION SCHEDULE FOR DOCTORS. The growing tendency in Great Britain among both men and women to seek medical examinations before marriage has led the Eugenics Society to prepare a schedule of questions for the use of doctors (writes a Daily Telegraph Correspondent) This has been prepared341 words
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Article446 1936-02-17 9 to save the Army from ill influences." He also emphasized that "those who Judge and those who are judged" are "equally sincere in their desire to serve the Army." '"If the Court makes mistakes," he declared, "other Aizawas will arise." This speech, lasting for more than446 words
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Article57 1936-02-17 9 Firemen Hampered By Frozen Water. Lakewood, (New Jersey), Feb. 12. At least three have been killed and 20 Injured, seven of them seriously, in a hotel fire early this morning. The guests were still abed and the victims were trapped In their rooms, while aReuter - 57 words
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Article35 1936-02-17 9 Shanghai, Feb. 14 The losses caused directly and indirectly by the floods last year total $2,000,000,000 in Hupeh alone, according to statistics Issued by the provincial government. Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 35 words
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Advertisement283 1936-02-17 9 HOTELS TONIGHT PnOIfTAII fiJUIPC FIRST APPEARANCE OF COCKTAIL DANCE tjADllv 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. Lffl <X HI Allß I my it cd o nan fir parodists acrobatic dancers UINNtR DANCE EV y armont -n. (informal) woman with the golden voice" 9.30 to midnight Holland's well-known radio star. NON-DINERS $1.00 RAFFLES283 words
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Advertisement103 1936-02-17 9 ADD nrescription U yoo are rafforer from Enema, Ringworm, Dhobiea Mm Itch. Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, m)r Psoriaaia, Singapore Foot. Itching Eruptiona and Ra«h.-a. oee ODD. Prucription Jiut fey I drop* 0/ this marrelloiM lotion and you hare instant relief. Irrit«tia« I «nd pain goe* at 0.100. ana few I103 words
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Article137 1936-02-17 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. ALHAMBRA OShaughnessy's Boy. With Wai- lace Beery Jackie Cooper. 8.15—9.15. GLOBE THEATRE. GREAT WORLD Red Hot Tires. With Mary Astor and Lyle Taibot. GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL Dinner Dance. Thurs. Feb. 20. No after Dinner Admission Charge. GREAT WORLD Murder In the Clouds. HOLLYWOOD. U. SERANGOON ROAD Wild Boy.137 words
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931 1936-02-17 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEB. 17, 1936. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN SINGAPORE. With his head full of HoreBelisha road safety rules, it was perhaps not surprising that Captain H. J. Ratcliffe, of the Royal Automobile Club, should have felt a little uncomfortable about Singapore traffic when he arrived here fresh931 words
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Article126 1936-02-17 10 Mr. A. H. Mortimer, manager of Beverlac estate, Klang, has returned from leave and resumed duties. Mr. S. B. Miles has resigned his membership of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, as he has decided to retire from Malaya. Mx. W. P. Pinckney returned this morning from Borneo126 words
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1163 1936-02-17 10 SIR BRUCE BRUCE-PORTER, K.B.E., C.M. G - Is Birth Control Wrong? MRS. BOOTH vs. MRS. S ANGER: A DOCTOR'S VIEW. By SIR BRUCE BRUCE-PORTER, K.B.E., C.M.G. "In the name of birth control Immorality is stalking through oar land poisoning the minds of oar younp people. Chastity is menaced and betrayed and adultery encouraged." So says Mrs. Bramwell1,163 words
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408 1936-02-17 10 DV way of comment on the series entitled "The Case For Italy," published in the Straits Times, a correspondent calls our attention to the following extract from an interview with Mussolini, published in The Sphere: "The moral and material greatness of the fatherland" this408 words
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Article740 1936-02-17 10 NOTES Of The DAY. "LAND OF ROME." T WROTE last week of the ritiir.l of the rice-field and of the impact upon it of modern influences. This ritual is very, very o'.d. How far back It goes may be judged from the invocation which the Malay magician utters as he740 words
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Advertisement281 1936-02-17 10 PENANG EXCURSIONS T.S.S. KEDAH WITH FOUR DATS AT THE CRAG HOTEL $75.00 •r at THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL $80.00 Incloslre Apply MANSFIELD CO., LTI. MEAGER? 3 GIN THE EASTERN AGENCIES, LTD. IV S. 3 THE SMART SHOP 67, Stamford Road. Beg to announce a 5 days Clearance Sale to make room281 words
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Advertisement8 1936-02-17 10 JOHN DUKE MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN. 21, BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE.8 words
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Article, Illustration554 1936-02-17 11 5,000 ABYSSINIANS KILLED IN BIG ACTION. ITALIANS ADVANCE TEN MILES. Desperate Hand-To-Hand Fighting. ENCIRCLING MOVEMENT SUCCESSFUL. A decisive Italian victory is announced following the conclusion of the biggest action that has yet taken place in the war in Abyssinia. A few days ago Italian troops began an encircling movement andReuter - 554 words
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Article138 1936-02-17 11 Dessie, Feb. 16. The British Red Cross ambulance camp narrowly escaped damage in an Italian air raid yesterday. A single Italian war plane flew over the open village of Waldla, on the northern front, the centre of which was recently subjected to bombing activities and138 words
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Article53 1936-02-17 11 London, Feb. 17. Following the cases of attempted sabotage in the battleship Royal Oak and in the Submarine Oberon at Devonport last December, the Admiralty today stated that a case of sabotage had occurred on the Hritish cruiser Cumberland at present being refitted at Chatham. The matter isReuter - 53 words
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Article159 1936-02-17 11 BRITAIN'S DEFENCE PROBLEMS. CABINET MEETS TODAY. London, Feb. 16. Political circles discount the talk of a crisis following Sir Austen Chamberlain's criticism of the Government's defence policy. It is thought that a considerable section of the Commons who hold the views he expressed will await publicationReuter - 159 words
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48 1936-02-17 11 Berlin, Feb. 17. The verdict of experts on synthetic rubber to which Herr Hitler referred enthusiastically at the opening of the motor exhibition on Feb. 15 is that the product is good but five times more expensive than the natural, raw material. —Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article124 1936-02-17 11 HE Fought for the Boers and was taken prisoner by the British. Commanded an ambulance In the Russo-Japanese war and was taken prisoner by the Japanese. Fought with Macedonian bands against Turkey In 1908, and fought and won six duels. Rode 7,500 miles across China on horseback124 words
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Article41 1936-02-17 11 Peiping, Feb. 17. The German Trade Mission arrived In Peiping from Nanking yesterday. The members will be entertained at a reception today given by General Sung Che-yuar., head of the Hopei-Chahar Council. —Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 41 words
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Article29 1936-02-17 11 Shanghai, Feb. 17. The funeral of Mr. Tang Yu-jen, former Vice-Foreign Minister who was assassinated in Shanghai on Dec. 25, takes place in Shanghai today. —Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 29 words
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267 1936-02-17 11 London, Feb. 16. Sections of the British Industries Fair at White City and Olympia, London, and Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, open on Monday. H.M. the King is paying a visit to the London sections one day next week. The Fair remains open till Feb. 28. TheBritish Wireless - 267 words
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Article155 1936-02-17 11 GREAT DISLOCATION OF TRAFFIC. London, Feb. 16. The severe cold of the last few days has given way td milder weather. Fog descended on London this morning and by mid-day was thick over a wide area. There was great dislocation of traffic, and home-going crowds from centralReuter; British Wireless - 155 words
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Article106 1936-02-17 11 Several British Industries Might Close. In a study of the tin situation, urging that the output of the metal be maintained at a level that will permit a reconstitution of free stocks to a normal amount, Messrs. Strauss and Co. in their monthly review printed106 words
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Article81 1936-02-17 11 A marked improvement in Earl Beatty's condition was noted yesterday. It was felt early yesterday morning that he had pacsed the crisis of his illness, and the latest bulletin states there was a decided improvement during the day. The health of the Admiral of the Fleet has81 words
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Article80 1936-02-17 11 SIR C. BONHAMCARTER. London, Feb. 17. It is announced today that Sir Charles Bonham-Carter has been appointed Governor and Com-mander-in-Chief of Malta in succession to Gen. Sir David Campbell, who has been permitted to relinquish has post for reasons of health. Reuter. Sir Charles has been80 words
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45 1936-02-17 11 Nanking, Feb. 17. At a meeting or th e Anti-Opium and Emigration Councils of the Foreign Ministry, It was resolved to appeal to various foreign governments to help In preventing Chinese labourers from smoking opium. Si n Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 45 words
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Article, Illustration280 1936-02-17 11 RED ARMY READY TO MOBILISE. Martial Law At Vladivostock. GROWING TENSION WITH JAPAN. Shanghai, Feb. 17. AN order to be prepared for general mobilisation has been issued to the Soviet Far Eastern Army by the Soviet headquarters at Chita, st ratepic town on the Trans-Siberian Railway. This action follows reportsSin Chew Jit Poh - 280 words
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Advertisement128 1936-02-17 11 SOLVE THAT COLD TIFFIN PROBLEM! 30 varTeties of COOKED COLD MEATS AND COOKED SAUSAGES Every Day a Different Cold Lunch Menu Pressed Brisket Beef Pressed Pork Pressed Ox Tongue Pork Brawn Baked Ham Corned SHverside Beef d 1 j w 1 v Roast Le 8 Pork Boiled Pineapple Ham rr128 words
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Article, Illustration1523 1936-02-17 12 BRITAIN'S GRATITUDE FOR COLONY'S DEFENCE GIGT. GOVERNOR AND G.O.C. TELL COUNCIL. $500,000 Contribution Made Unanimously. That a $500,000 voluntary gift from the Colony to the Imperial Government for defence would constitute no precedent, even though it was being given for the third year in succession, was emphasised by Mr. John1,523 words
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Article47 1936-02-17 12 rpilE first meeting of the Legislative Council this year lasted 43 minutes. In that time eight motions and three bills, two of which were passed in all stages, were dealt with. There was no speech on the adjournment of the Council to Apr. 20.47 words
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191 1936-02-17 12 VIRTUE CHEERED. Miriam Hopkins Snubs A Would-Be Seducer. At The Liiema. •gpjtllrt (Wiih Miriam Hopkin re;i and Helen Westley.) I'nited Artists. At the Pavilion. ■"Splendour" has not a very original plot and it is not worked out in any exceptional manner, but there is some good acting trat makes it191 words
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Article119 1936-02-17 12 The following programme will be broadcast today from Station Z.H.J., Penang p.m. 7.00 Time signal. 7.03 Announcements for Jie week. 7.08 Recorded dance nuslc. 7.30 News bulletin. 7.35 Z.H.J. Symphony Concert No. t>. Gramophone recital: (1) Tome Poem •-Finlandia" (Sibelius) played by The Berlin State Opera House Orchestra119 words
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105 1936-02-17 12 AT the Legislative Council meet- ing today reference was made to the death of His Majesty King George V. The Acting Colonial Secretary the Hon. Mr. A. S. Small, moved: "That the Members of this Council humbly desire to express their loyal and profound condolence105 words
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Article192 1936-02-17 12 Distinguished Church Layman. Sir Charles Martson, J.P.. FS.A.. a member of the House oi I aity of the Church Assembly, arrived In Singapore this morning from Bangkok by the X.P.M. steamer Barentsz. H? is on a holiday in the East. Sir Charles came ashore "for192 words
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Article99 1936-02-17 12 The Imperial Airways plane which should have arrived here yesterday ll running three days late and is not expected till Wednesday. This will probably mean that the Qantas service to Australia which usually dispatches Us plane on Monday morning will be again held up till99 words
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Article236 1936-02-17 12 HOSES USED TO OVERCOME MADMAN. Brigade And Police Defied. SIEGE ON STAIRS. IN the Singapore Mental Hospital today is a 28-year-old Cantonese who in a house in Sago Lane, Singapore, defied a squad of policemen and fire brigade hoses by hurling brickbats, pieces of stone cocking stoves, and wood. About236 words
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67 1936-02-17 12 Prince Don Juan of Spain, the youngest son of ex-King Alfonso, and Helr-Presumptlve to the throne, returned to Singapore with his wife, the Princess of Bourbon. from Batavla this morning. The couple, who are accompanied by the Viscount Rocamore. will embark for Ceylon In67 words
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Article43 1936-02-17 12 The Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines la considering the matter of awarding scholarships In England, and perhaps In Australia, to children of members of the Chamber. In England, scholarships would probably be given at Camborne and the Royal School of Mines.43 words
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Advertisement220 1936-02-17 12 NEW m 1936 WILLYS P*^ Thm 1936 AUdd Ufflfi 77 S'dt* f^BK^S^ I Uw Cort The 1936 Wfflya baa been carefully de. 7. l«* IM»<P aimed and sturdily boflt to satisfy ths Due to the drrer <**- I tL^^m 1 •^Dfttrcnpcuu. I $«rfhw •f* I**"1 I demand of speedy low-co«t220 words
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Miscellaneous389 1936-02-17 12 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing I SKV THEATRE. GREAT WORLD thia Hmlv feature to irive Murder tne Clouds. this daily feature to Rive REGAL JOO CHIAT ROAI readers a comprehensive sum- Bab E Mlsar Hindustani talkie. 6 mary of entertainments, meet-| g 15 .n R s,389 words
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1368 1936-02-17 13 7 "at ham Murison Speeches At Reception. r\IANA Elizabeth Lilly, only daughter of Sir William Murison, formerly Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements, and Lady Murison, was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, on Saturday, to Mr. Gebrge Edmund Tatham, son of the1,368 words
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Article48 1936-02-17 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 15. The adjourned annual general meetIng of the Incorporated Society of Planters will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the headquarters In Kuala Lumpur. Following It. a meeting of the Council will take place.48 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-02-17 13 Mr. G. E. Tatham and His Bride. —Straits Times Photo. Mr. G. E. Tatham and his bride17 words
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Article176 1936-02-17 13 Dimock Jacobs Wedding. Two well-known farming families of Cambridgeshire were united lr Singapore on Saturday when Mr. Eric John Dimock, son of Mrs. Dimock, and the late Mr. Dimock, was married to Constance Ethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs, in St. Andrew's Cathedral. Both families are176 words
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Article73 1936-02-17 13 Nearly 500 dentists are registered under the Registration of Dentists Ordinance 1933. and their names and qualifications appear in the current Issue of the Government Gazette. Of these only 21 are credited with University degrees indicating training as dental surgeons In British. Singapore. American or Japanese universities73 words
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Article78 1936-02-17 13 (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bahru, Feb. 15. As a mark of respect to the late King George, the Chinese community of Johore Bahru refrained from celebrating the annual procession of the five Chinese gods with the usual pomp and slendour. In previous years this procession78 words
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Article39 1936-02-17 13 Taiping's Jubilee Memorial, It Is understood, will be in the form of a concrete Jetty In the Lake Gardens, near Birch Road. The Jetty will be illuminated at night by several lamp standards. Work is to proceed at once.39 words
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Article138 1936-02-17 13 16 Years Service At Taiping. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Feb. 15. The 2nd Battalion 20th Burma Rifles entrained for Prai en route to Mandalay (Burma) at 2 a.m. today. A large and representative crowd was present at the railway station last night to bid farewell to138 words
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64 1936-02-17 13 The contract for the construction of huts with baths and latrines at Camp F, Pulau Jerejak, Penang, has been awarded to Messrs. Chooi Weng Koon. whose tender for $25,740 was the second lowest received. The lowest tender, for $24,050, was submitted by Messrs.64 words
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Article708 1936-02-17 13 chers of the Convent of The Holy Infant Jesus, The Children of Mary, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Oehlers and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mosbergen, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Galistan, Dr. and Mrs. Farlelgh Clarke, Douglas and Evie Scott, Lulu and Egbert708 words
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Advertisement203 1936-02-17 13 tJr life assurance lowest cost. Apply to THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LTD.. (Incorporated in ih« S.S.) Annual Income Over S 3,000,000. Total Funds Over $14,500,000 Claims Paid Over $11,500,000. HEAD OFFICE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE BUILDING, SINGAPORE. HORACE W. RARER, P. C. ft NEWINOTON. Managing Director. Inspector of Agent*.203 words
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Advertisement34 1936-02-17 13 The engagement is announced of Lily, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Saker. of Perth, to Max. youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. N Menahem, of Singapore. DE RESZKE CIGARETTES34 words
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Advertisement104 1936-02-17 13 Sharper than ever What an amazing difference Gillette's new electrical process has made to razor blades. For it puts two tempers into one blade soft at the ends where it bends to the razor and incredibly hard at the sides for sharpening to a supercutting edge. Even if you're not104 words
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Article, Illustration1643 1936-02-17 14 TOTE AND CASH SWEEP RECORDS BROKEN. Mountain Stream's Successful Run In New Colours. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 15. jHE third and last day of the Perak Turf Club February meeting was the Club's best meeting for many years. There1,643 words
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Article42 1936-02-17 14 Rotorua, Feb. 15. In a one-day cricket match the M.C.C. beat Bay of Plenty by nine wickets, but play continued and the scores were: Bay of Plenty 99 (Sims 5 for 26); M.C.C. 291 for six (Human 107).— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article282 1936-02-17 14 R. A. Ahworth Shines With Bat Ball. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 16. 'THE Selangor Club opened their cricket season with a home and home fixture on the padang today, when Mr. White's XI defeated Mr. Foster's side by 10 runs. Features of282 words
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Article187 1936-02-17 14 Europeans' Breezy Batting At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 16. The Penang Cricket Club beat the Penans Recreation Club today by five wickets and 12 runs in a fast scoring game. The match started yesterday. The Penang Recreation Club, batting first, collapsed f.ve wickets falling187 words
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Article229 1936-02-17 14 Facilities At Several Centres. The Perak Flying Club, which hopes to begin flying activities In the near future, is definitely to be a State club ana not merely a town club. This point, which has been emphasised repeatedly since the Inauguration of the club last year, Is229 words
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Article, Illustration457 1936-02-17 14 LEIGHTON - LIKELY TO BEAT V. MARQUEZ. Thrilling Feather-Weight Battle On Friday. LEIGHTON. (BY ryi Friday, for the third week in succession boxinr enthusiasts are to be given a double main event programme', when Mr. Bell puts on Raphael vs. Satoh and Joe Eagle vs. Marquez. This457 words
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77 1936-02-17 14 K.L. CRICKET. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 15. The local cricket season began i today. Two friendly matches were arranged but heavy rain prevented a i finish. The game between the Indians land the Technical School was abandoned when the Indians had scored 47 for seven. Hassan (30)77 words
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Article207 1936-02-17 14 New Office Bearers Elected. AT tht annual general meeting of Ul3 Nondescripts Cricket Club at McNalr Road last evening Mr. P. S. Sir>sena the president of the Club asked all the members to stand in silence for two seconds as a mark of respect to his late207 words
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92 1936-02-17 14 AUSTRALIA AHEAD. Fine Performances By O'Reilly Fingleton. Johannesburg. Feo. 13. AUSTRALIA are well on the way to winning the rubber against South Africa— they have already won two and drawn on<- of the previous Tests— for at the close of the first day's play in the fourth Test they areReuter - 92 words
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Article36 1936-02-17 14 MONDAY, FEB. 17. Golf: L.O.U. Medal competition at Buklt Tlmah. TUESDAY, FEB. 18. Soccer: S.C.C. Trial on Padang. Cricket: S.C.C. NcU up for practice. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19. Soccer: S.C.C. vs. Fort Canning at SCO.36 words
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1605 1936-02-17 15 NEWCASTLE ARSENAL SHARE SIX GOALS. Derby Just Scrape Through. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 16. IUEWTASTLE'S ground advantage did not help them to qualify for the sixth round of the F.A. Cup competition when they clashed with Arsenal and the Gunners should be1,605 words
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Article45 1936-02-17 15 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 15. The following are the results of the monthly competlons of the Selangor Ladies's Golf Club for February: 18 Holes Bogey—Senior. Mis. Parker, 2 down; Junior, Mrs. Daniel 3 down. C'lnb Competition.—Mrs. Dunlop, all square.45 words
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Article233 1936-02-17 15 Annual Report Keenly Awaited. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 15. THE Chinese New Year holidays and the close of the 1935 season have created a lull in badminton activities during the past few weeks, and for the present great interest is centred on the annual233 words
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Article45 1936-02-17 15 i From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 17. In the Selangor G.C. championship today, first round results were: Mating beat Spowers 4 and 2. Mayor beat Borneman 5 and 4. Elkins beat Davidson 4 and 3. Scoular beat Hutton 4 and 3.45 words
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325 1936-02-17 15 Kathleen Registers Good Win In Light Wind. I£ATHLEEN 111 won the first race of a series for the Dodo Challenge Cup at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club yesterday. The wind was light and variable and the sea smooth. Paddy was first in the "B" class event325 words
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Article71 1936-02-17 15 Quins Beaten By Dark Blues. London, Feb. 15. Saturday's Rugby Union matches resulted as follows: Aberavon 14 Llanelly 10 Bath 3 Gloucester 3 Bedford 6 O. M. Taylors 4 Cardiff 0 Newport S Devonport S. 3 Portsmouth S. 0 Exeter 3 Plymouth A 3 Neath 17Reuter - 71 words
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Article132 1936-02-17 15 Final Ice-Hockey Positions. Great Britain won the World Olympic in the winter games at Garmisch. In the Ice hockey. Britain finished with five points, Canada securing four points and the United States three. The final pool between Great Britain and the United States did notReuter - 132 words
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Article107 1936-02-17 15 Singapore G. C. Beat Island Club. The Singapore Golf Club beat the Island Club by four matches to on? in the final of the Wei-Hai-Wel Cup competition at the Island Club yester- day morning. Results (S.G.C. players named; first): M. M Patterson |fc, S. N. Kelly >107 words
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Article150 1936-02-17 15 The following have qualified for th. Nlblock Cup competition at Keppel, O.O.: The draw for the first round, which must be played off on Feb. 22 and 23. Is as under: H. Fancott vs. G. V. Andrews C. J. Clackett vs. R. J. Fennle E. R. Lubbock150 words
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Article, Illustration13 1936-02-17 15 Amie Raphael who hunts Reichi Satoh at the New World arena on Friday.13 words
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Article31 1936-02-17 15 London, Feb. 15 England beat Ireland by five goals to nil at Blackpool and Scotland drew with Wales I—l at Dumfries In the amateur international soccer tournament today. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article112 1936-02-17 15 Cricket. I P. Webb A. Arif f in Meet With Dual Successes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Juhore Bahru, Feb. IS. rpHE cricket season in Johore Bahru opened yesterday with an exciting match between the Johore Bahru Eurasians and the Johore Malays on the College ground,112 words
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959 1936-02-17 16 INSANITARY CONDITIONS IN SINGAPORE DAIRIES. Those Under European Care Are Exceptions. •TTHE business of dairying in the Straits Settlements does not assume the proportions and commercial importance of pig-farming. One of the chief reasons for this is the competition found in the tinned milk trade. "Except for two large dairies959 words
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Article, Illustration29 1936-02-17 16 A giant flylnf boat belonging to the French naval training squadron at Brest plunfed into the sea. The occupants escaped with minor injuries. Photo shows: Salvaging the flying boat.29 words
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459 1936-02-17 16 Items From The Legislative Council. The Bankruptcy department was granted $300 supplementary estimate for postage on dividends In old cases. Authority is given for an Increase of $11,000 in the Government Contribution to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital to meet the anticipated deficit on the working of the hospital for459 words
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110 1936-02-17 16 Correspondence. BUS SERVICE TO KEPPEL. Terminal Stop. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have so far not heard anything in regard to the letter on the subject of a terminal stop between Keppel Harbour and Clifford Pier which was published in your issue of Nov. 8. I110 words
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Article105 1936-02-17 16 Additional Vote For Ponanjr Launches. That Malaya is now paying for the economy Introduced in the slump is shown by a vote of $3 800 made for the additional maintenance of steam launches belonging to the Marine Department, Penang. It is stated that owing to the105 words
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Article251 1936-02-17 16 DISCHARGED PRISONERS. Selangor Society Appeals For Support l (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14. An appeal for new members and I donations has been Issued by the Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society of Selangor. This Society was founded as the result of a public meeting held on; I June251 words
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Obituary35 1936-02-17 16 The governors of The King's School Peterborough, have appointed Mr. O. J. Batten as their clerk in succession to the late Mr. O. J. Oray. who hadr been clerk to the governors for 421 years.35 words
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Article237 1936-02-17 16 TROLLEY BUSES FOR PENANG. Acceleration Preferred To Speed. "THE municipality, Penang. has had considerable experience in operating electric trolley buses says the Crown Colonist for in 192 G. Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Limited, Ipswich, supplied three 35-seater saloon 'buses with special low floor and rear entrance and equipped with pneumatic237 words
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Advertisement91 1936-02-17 16 (j m How pleasant v■" its invigorating I influence: how >^^^^^^. I charming ifj exquisite Kent. KHASANA Sole Importen: H. PRAGEB. IS9, Cecil Street, Singapore Phone 4831. I/^SKB>BBBaiBaa2aBB>aBBBBBB^BSiB^^^^ I (J, A woman known thit In the vu»l Sfc« mjttert of hyjiene and comlort the is j Ajr p^r"!' life with91 words
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1565 1936-02-17 17 Birth Control And "Danger Spots In The World." uniRTH CONTROL is one of the most revolutionary ideas of the century," said Mrs. Margaret Sanger, the world's most famous authority on birth control, in an interesting address at the Y.W.C.A. on Saturday morning.1,565 words
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Article91 1936-02-17 17 Programme Of Drills For This Week The Singapore Volunteer Corps programme of drills for the week ending Feb. 23 is as follows: Today (Monday; 5.15 pm Headquarters: Cadre Classes; LA. and M.G.; B.R.A. (v); Gun Drill Case III; p.m.; Miniature Range; S.R.A. (v) Recruits; Empire Test; 5.1591 words
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Advertisement180 1936-02-17 17 BIF SPRAY is a household insecticide that actually KILLS flies, moths, mosquitoes, ants, etc Sole AAgent:t t SfME, DARBY CO., LTD. W.S. 2 <^— W.S. Drink MILK and be healthy. It is so easy if you use "IDEAL" MILK diluted as directed on the tin. (.OOD^VEAIi w.s. o^* Yy I180 words
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Advertisement69 1936-02-17 17 THE NEW 1936 JO H.P. TOURER >W/i This latest triumph of the Ford Motor Company (Dagenham) CJ> England, combines grace and comfort with proved v \S^U jJ^t performance. A four seater which provides unusual leg KlKX\l room for all passengers, and gives amazing riding smooth- 'y^^S L.v\ VJ ness and69 words
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Article, Illustration3366 1936-02-17 19 STRANGE VAGARIES OF THE WEATHER. Our London Letter. (From Our London Staff.). Fleet Street, Feb. 6. DESPITE the King's expressed desire that the normal life of the country should be resumed, a feeling of sadness is still widespread a week after the burial of King George. The nation was completely3,366 words
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Advertisement88 1936-02-17 19 i^s I s S O N S if r£^t 7 I \3fEfc^^^ <&ti9*^m m jrjßa iff I f> a I eMs^MsMMSMsas^s^s^s^s^s^s^s^m Whnt is more pleasing than a Bright I Clear Home or Office! The floor is a .^^*«lHii3BH£^ big factor in making them so. You can JM add cheerfulness to88 words
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Advertisement54 1936-02-17 19 I THE SW/FT SURE I I FOR EVERY POSSIBLE USE I in HOSPITALS., on ESTATES AND IN THE HOUSEHOLD A PRODUCT OF MALAYA BY MALAYAN COLLIERIES UMITED F.M.S. MALASOL is a high grade disinfectant, economical to use because of ita strength and germicidal qualities A product of Malaya by MALAYAN54 words
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Advertisement221 1936-02-17 20 Better the Proved Car! IT'S SAFER TO BUY AN O§§ AUSTIN The 18 h.p. York Saloon Illustrated below Is the answer to all demands The ti.ustratum loove shows the by motorists for comfort, roominess, power and appearance. airiing brakes and hydraulic jacking Mounted on a long chassis the leg-room Is221 words
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Advertisement689 1936-02-17 20 The Pursuit of Sports calls tor steady nerves To keep you fit at any time I you may safely rely upon '4711' Genuine Eau de j s Cologne. A few drops i dabbed on wrists. .^PfSi^^^v temples or forehead. w^ a whiff of its aromatic mr_ /Yrrr j catc skin.689 words
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Article, Illustration10 1936-02-17 21 Members of Tottenham Hotspurs team in training at Southend. Essex.10 words
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Article, Illustration39 1936-02-17 21 A mare drawing a milk delivery van In Bloemfonteln Road, Shepherd's Bush, stopped in the middle of the road and gave birth to a colt. Both are doing well, and appropriately, the baby is already on a milk diet.39 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-02-17 21 A heavy snowfall offered c grand opportunity to snowball enthusiasts on Hanip stead Heath.18 words
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Article, Illustration67 1936-02-17 21 Mrs. Charles Sweeney at the Famous 3eauties Ball at Dorchester Hotel m aid of the Children's Hospital at Plalstow. Designed principally to assist railway engineers In the scientific streamlining of locomotives, a wind tunnel for streamline experiments h»s been constructed by London. Midland and Scottish Railway experts at the Derby67 words
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Advertisement8 1936-02-17 21 LAVENOR Face and Skin Lotion Beautifies the Complexion.8 words
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Advertisement5 1936-02-17 21 Feeling Tired PHOSFERINE TONIC WINE5 words
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