The Straits Times, 9 December 1936

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  • 39 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. I THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA, SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1936. 24 PAGES PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1936 PRICE 10 CENTS, 24 PAGES
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 506 1 v^O'x. v m~ /^ir*r^S \r*^#Ql irv/^ 5~» /Si ••Christmas fAc time of remembering A fcC< lA livll^Aw friendships of giving and receiving. Let jSm~- m guide your choice of "just the right thing" I JSJ S (Y3 If IS^^ M® for each and every name on your list. see our
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 665 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED a competent mechanic having experience of an Ice factory- Apply stati.ig qualifications and lowest terms with copies of testimonials to Bax No. 433. Stra.ts Times. WANTED for three or four months only. Lady secretary (shorthand and typewriting 1 Transport arranged. Hours irregular. Inter- view required. Apply Box
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    • 672 2 FOR SALE GOOD HACK and hurdler. $170. or nearest. Inspection to be arranged by appointment. Apply Box 421, Straits Times. LAND Near hill top, 4th Avenue Road oft Buklt Timah. Suitable for Bungalow and Racing Stables. Apply 9 Hall.fax Road. FOR SALE, Furniture at Cap'tol Flat, end December, Complete, including
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    • 509 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET 92. Robinson load. Angullli Do. OFFICES at 1 and 4-A Prince 8t aro 22, Raffle* Plact Apply. Kob Cbe* Ket 129 KUliney Roaa TO LET. Shops Noa. 11. 17 and 18. Slamtord Road, also Godown No 80, Wallich St.. floor space 2.800 sq ft. Appjy to
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    • 837 2 AUCTION NOTICE AUCTION SALE of we:i-made. handsome-de :gn, polished Teak ft Rattan Household Farnlturc of every description, 1 excellent-toned cottage p ano, 1 Armstrong-Siddley Tourer motor car, crockery, glassware, cooking ut nsils. shanghai baths, Ping-Pong ube. shower bath fitil-igs. pictures, aquarium chid s b°droom SL-ts, newcabin trunk, flowering plants, etc.
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    • 403 2 BUSINESS CARDS £tc MASSAGE' HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO SlBt"E7. Telephone 7467. ENCYCLOPtUIA Ol Sl.Xl AL KNOWUDUB. by Drs. A. Cosller, A. Wil.y anJ others u..dir tba gtiuial eduoiolup 01 l^onr.un Haire, Ch.M, MB. On tout \olume of 647 pages with supplementary book of
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    • 602 3 P. 0. BRITISH INPIA AND APCAR LINES. (lncorpcraieo in England.) Urn PASSENOER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. OO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MA«^? GOVERNMENT. uONDON AND PAR EAST MAII SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHIMA ***> JAPAN ou. ronnage Spore. 193* BANGALORE B '°°!L, "^."'m RANPURA "-MO
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    • 604 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISRA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. (Incorporated tn Japan) TO LONDON. Naples. Marseille* London. Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HAKONE MARU 10.500 De;. 9 10 4 SUWA MAItU 10,600 Dec 23 24 I FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan. 1 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,400
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    • 690 3 PASSENGER AND f'KEIUHI SERVICE. BANGKOK LINK Luxurious One Class Motorshlps Most Cabins nave adjoining private bath. Excel.ent Cuisine FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON, BOTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN Prom Prom Prum Proa Spore Malacca Port Penan M.S. Sham BORINGLA 22/12 22/12 23/12 25/12 ERRIA 12/1 12/1 13/1 IS/i LALANDIA 2/2 2/2 3/3 5/2
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    • 226 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incomorated tn England) AFCAR LINE. FOR BONG KONG. SHANGHAI. MOJL KOBE AND OSAKA B.s. TALMA MM 17 Dec. 3 p.m. Excellent modern accommodation for first and second class passengers Special bollday return ticket* Interchangeable with P. St O. 8. N. CO.. Issued at cheap
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    • 997 3 SHIPPING TBI BLOB FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hoa Kb low Steamship Co (193t> Ll* Steam Ship Co Ltd. aad China Mutual The Canard White tar Ltd Steam Navigation Co., ltd.) The Sarawak Sir. muhlp Co. Ltd. The StralU Steamship Co, Ltd. The Aostrallan Orlem il u«* Ltd. The China Navigation
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  • 348 4 Net Profit Nearly £5,000 Higher. Revenue of the Daily Mall and General Trust fr m dividends, interest, etc., amounted to £394.924 In the year to Sept. 30 last, compared w:th £381.528 In the previous year. Other income, including £300 against £1.645. from underwriting, totalled £1.401.
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
    • 140 4 Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night max. rain- bright min temp, fall s'shine temp •F ins. hrs. "P West Coast. Alor Star 90 Nil 9.3 71 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 06 Nil 9.3 73 Siticwan 88 0.01 9 3 72 Bukit Jeram 88 1.78 10.5 70 Malacca
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    • 126 4 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected M arrive tntrancc Godown Ga' East Wharf Havana Maru 22 1 Kaituna 20 Main Wharf Burdwan 17 3 Mata Hari 15 3 Meuinon 13 3 Oldenburg 11 Narbada 9 2 Manila 7 3 Empire Dock Fcnrith Ca;
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    • 295 4 Following (lav H. W. 5. It a.m. f .5 ft.; J.21 p.m. ft. High Water at Merging Is approximately one hour later than at Kuan tan. High water at Denison UkM la. approximately. 58 minutes earlier, at Port Weld and Kua!a Larut are. approximately. 2 hcurs and 45
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    • 49 4 Dec. 7: Ngow Hock (Nor.); Redang (Siam); Provda (Soviet); Kulit, Poelau Larut (Dut); Flevo, Hong Slang, Philoctetes, Pangkor, Oemas. Klias Rasa (Brit.). Dec. 8: Jerantut. Jarak. Hong Lam, Hong Thong. Hong Kwonr, Rahman. Esmeralda, Tandjong Balel, Nancy Moller. Circe (Brit.); Hamburg Maru (Jap.); Tomohon. (Dut>; Hln Cheong (Chi).
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    • 22 4 The revised Singapore Port Rules (1936) are now available and can be purchased from the Master A'.tendant's office for $1.
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    • 25 4 The Sibajak will berth alongside xix: SH.B. wharves at 7 a.m. on FrMay and will l"aye for Europe the same day at 10 a.m.
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    • 80 4 Tafej. Medan (Both) 3 p.m. Muntofc Palcmbang (Van Oulhoom) 3 p.m. Pontianak (Khoen Hoea) ..3 p.m. Blntulu. Saritfl and Slbu (Auby) 4 p.m. New Zealand (Narbada) ..7 i>n. Thursday, December 13. Tarempa (Benkoeler.) ..8 a.m. Pengerang (Alk Soon) ..9 a.m. East iz. South Africa (Manila Marui 1
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    • 183 4 INWARD. X.L.M.: From Europe: Due tomorrow night. Imperial: From Europe: Due tomorrow night. OI'TWARD. X.L.M.: To Europe: Mails close 12.45 p.m. today. Dutch: To Java and Southern Sumatra: Mails close 7 p.m. tomorrow. Qantas: To Australia: Mails close 7 p.m. Thursday. Imperial: To Hong Kong: Mails close 7
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    • 109 4 The latest times fur posting letters in Singapore for transmission by air in time fcr delivery in Europe before Christmas are: Imperial: Dec. 12. 7 p.m. K.L.M.: Dec. 16. 12.45 p.m. Dilly (Planclus) 2 30 p.m. Siam (Parcels only) (Kola) 7 pm Saturday. December 12. Bagan (Toboali) 4
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    • 138 4 Mails from Netherlands Indies expected today, Dec. 9, by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholdersl at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters and parcels at 4.05 p.m. Malls from China and Japan today, Dec. 9, by Hakone Maru. Mails from China and Japan today. Dec. 9, by
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    • 154 4 Correspondence ror transmission Dy air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "Bj X.L.M." Mails will close at Malacca as follows: Tomorrow Australasia, Java and Timor by air (Qantas) 9.45 am. Ceylon 1 Hakone Maru) .115 p.m. Ceylon ft United Kingdom (parcels only) (Meranon) 1 pjn. China.
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  • 869 4 FRASER COMPANY S SHARE REPORT. Local Conditions Remain Cheerful. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report, Issued at the close 0: business yesterday, write: We certainly live in anxious times and it seems inevitable that no sooner is one spectre laid than another appears, generally from the most
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  • 61 4 K.P.M. SAILING CANCELLED The N.V. X.P.M. announce that owing to ins-fßcient support they have boon compelled to cancel all arrangements for the round trip to Manila which was to have been undertaken by the Op «en Noort, sailing from Singapore on Jan. 28. The arrangements were made In connection with
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 551 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated v, p.M.S LLOYDS AGENTS: BOOKING AGENTS X.M.S. Rl.Vft. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TFLEPRONE: FreUht S4M— Paaamce »4SI CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. < Inrorporated id England) CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VIII MAY 1937. Early Book.ng la strongly advised. Travel CANADIAN PACIFIC. FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First and Cabin class
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    • 204 4 L^'^MAN BUCKNALL ISTHMMN STff^ltSHft 1 STFAMSHIP CO.. LTD. rfwmvv .IncorDoratM to toaiaiHl). «InCorncr»teo >no 8 A > norroN Mm vhkb M":«g rU CAPE OF GOOD HOP? 'KILERMAN* LINE. Out -tea' vnu nivik inviHiN STET.T. SCIKNTIS". De I^n S FOL HAVRIL LONIM)N STFFI Tp/vvr, FR I((n ROTTERDA 1*! HAMBr'RO. STKFL MA'
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  • 192 5 Chinese Planes For The Fronts. Shanghai, Dec. 9. Thirty Japanese piares yesterday bombed Peilingmlao, town or North Suiyuan which the Chinese forces recaptured from the Chahar invaders. The Chinese command at Kweihua has ordered the Central planes concentrated near Pingtichuan to proceed to the front. Further successes
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  • 37 5 Singapore: GREAT WORLD CABARET: Tea dance. Night dance, 6 pm. to midnight. NEW WORLD CABARET: Night dance. 9.30 p.m. to midnight. Seremban: N.S. DANCE HALL: Dancing 9—ll Dance hostesses, first c:ass band.
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  • 14 5 HOCKEY: S.C.C. vs. RE.. on Padang. For full Sports programme se« Sports nncc
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    • 729 5 LAST NX.HI <t*rA -^yaV^ LAWREN< V. MQg^^^^^^p^P^^^jit TIBBETT j i%) wk Jff-4 THK THRILLING VOICE OF ROMANCE THAT MAKES ALL HEARTS THROB IN SUPREME MISICAL I LAST! METROPOLITAN 20TH CENTI'RY-FOX PI( TIRE WITH VIRGINIA BRUCE. ALICE BRADY lOMORKOW— THK GOLDKN VOICKS Ol TWO GLORIOUS SINGING STARS BLENDED IN I NFORGETTABLE
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    • 97 5 LIQUIDATION SALE CHRISTMAS TREES 6' HIGH $3/6' High with Decorations 6/6' High with Electric Lights $1 2/(Open np to 6 p.m. Including- Saturdays) FRANKELBROS. SINGAPORE. MARLBOROUGH 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 AJKAL or Today HINDUSTANI CAN YOU THINK OF A BETTER GIFT FOR $3/-? 6s A\\ Kiddies lovfe- nursery rhymes nuhs£by rhyme
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    • 194 5 U. S. de Silva MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 179, ORCHARD ROAD fVs TP I LOSINGOUTFITTING- a^^^3?ll W U TY CAPITOL BLCG-. Slf&aPOU BETTER TURNOVER FOR ..PERISHABLE GOODS If kept In.. COLD STORAGE Space available for all kinds. Phone ATLAS ICE CO., LTD. S-A RAMPONO SOOPOO— No. GTI6. or 13-A Cecil Street— No.
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 79 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY, THi: Straits Times is publishing (his daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of entertainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc. are invited to submit diary dates. BOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Cocktail dance, 6 30—8.15 p.m. Informal dinner and
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    • 126 5 And, Cowboy an- 1 the Kid, Witti Buck Jones. 3.15. 6 15. 9.15. Straits Time* criticism on page 12. CAPITOL: Ra-nuna. With Lcretta Young and Don Amecne. 2Cth Century Fox. 3.15. 6.15. 9.15. Straits Timr« criticism on page 12. PAVILION: Too Many Parents. With Frances Farmer and Lester Matthews. Paramount.
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  • LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    • 308 6 Higher Prices Offered For Tin Shares. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Dec. 9. Thp priro of tin rose 40s. for both positions in London yesterday and was up one cent in New York. The London tin share market is apain mvi.li firmer; they are bidding higher pricei
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    • 118 6 The gold vaine oi wur.d innie in August 1936 was 8.7 per cent, higher than in August 1035, although it had diminished slightly as compared with the previous month, according to the League of Nations' Monthly Bulletin ot Statistics, which has Jut b?rn published. The
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    • 87 6 New York. Nov. 23. The U.S. Department of Agriculture at Washington predicts thai Japan will buy more cotton from Brazil this season than in the 1935-36 season, but that her Imports of American cotton will be below those of 1935-36 when they were 1.553
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 590 6 Issue Val. Fraser 6 Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampa, Tin 4 9 5,6 5/- 5 6 £1 Asam Kumbang 32/- 34/-cd 32/- 34.' -cd £1 \ustra: Malay 55 6 57 -cd 55/- 58/-cd 5,- Ayer niiam 19 9 21 3xd 20 6 21 6 1
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    • 436 6 2 2 Aiex Brick Ord. 1.25 1.40 1.25 1.35 2 2 do 7%',i Prefs. 2.30 2 35 2.25 2.35 10 10 Atias IC3 8.00 lO.OOn. 8.00 10 OOn £1 £1 B.A.T 6.7.6 6.17.6 6.7.6 6.12.6 1 1 B M. Broadcasting 0 85 0.95 090 1.00 10 5 B. M.
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    • 203 6 oiiivj/vL-\_ri\c jwiuin^ir/vij. S'; 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar 31 Sept. 30 108 4'--< 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int Mar. 31 Sept. 30 Ill «»i% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 120 4 "A 1U13 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Mar 31 Sept. 30 114 110
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    • 379 6 Tocay's Prices Fr.iscr Co. Lyall Evatt Allenby 2 00 2.20 1.05 2.05 Alor Caiah 1.75 1.90 1.75 1.90cd Amal. Malay 2 15 2.30 2.15 2.30 Ayer Hitam 1.70 1.90 1.70 1.80 Ayer Molek 1.40 1.45 1.35 1.45 Ayer Panao 2.00 2.10 2.00 2.10 Basset? 0.79 0.83 0.7/ 0
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    • 197 6 The following Bfc the excnange rates, this morning according tc the dally circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanrhai BanlnnE Corporation:— SELLING London demand 2/4 1/16 London IT 2/4 1/16 London 4 months' sight 2/4',b Lyons, demand 1230 Hamburg demand 141 New York demand 57V 4 Montreal demand
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    • 82 6 AlUUIl, i/L'l i7. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases F.O.B.) Nov. 32% 32 11/16 Good F. A. Q. in cases F.O.B.) Nov. 32 9/16 32% No. 1 X. R. S. S. Spot loose) Lwardable Singapore 32% 32 11/16 )ecember 32% 32 11/16 an.-March
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  • 378 6 London, Dec. 8. Ihe following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or FalJ Conversion Loan S p.e. 1944-64 ***** -M4 Fundiiic Loan 4 p.e. 1960-90 llCSi +H War Loan 3'» P-C 105 -i M
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  • 97 6 London, Dec. 8. The following were closing mran rates: Paris 105 0 C4 Athens 547" 2 New York 4.90 11, 1G Bucharest 6671a Montreal 4.S0 i sellers Brussels 29.00 Rio 4>4 Beneva 21 35 sellers official Amsterdam 9.0r 4 Eelgrade 213 Milan 93 3/ 13 Buenos AlreG unquoted Berlin
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  • 26 6 The French airmen. Jean Peraud and Gilbert Denis, who are on a flight from Paris to Tokio, arrived at Tunis at 3.15 p.m. G.M.T. yesterday.— Reuter.
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  • 107 6 PROBTEM OF VOTING RIGHTS SOLVED. Lor don. Dec. 8. Reuter understands that the dimcu'ties regarding the allocation of voting rights in the new tin control scheme have been virtually solv c\ The International Tin Committee expects to b? in a posit on at its meeting on
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  • 83 6 THE SINO-JAPANESE TENSION. One Of Causes Of Fa'l In Yen Exchnnge. Toklo, I) c. c A calm attitude is beiiif? mniri'aUed by the Yokoharm Specie Bank regarding the fall In Oca Yen exchange which Ls considered due: first, to misruvin?: regarding the future of Sino-Japp.nese re'atlons; secondly, seasonal big purchase!
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  • 195 6 Singapore, December iZ rtoai. Buyer Seller Gambiei $6 50 Hamburg Cube 10 50 Java Cube S.T-0 Pepper. White Muntol: 10 00 White 18.50 Black 10 50 Copra. Mixed $8.45 Sundrled 8.75 Tapioca. Small Flake 5.23 Fair Fla«cc 4.75 Medium Pearl 5.25 Small j carl 6. SO Sago Flour. No
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
    • 803 7 Company iSotes. An Uninformative Document. <By Our Financial Correspondent) /"\N" several occasions in the past few months the paucity of information furnished to shareholders in the accounts and at annual meetings of companies has been the subject of comment. Another glaring example of an unlnformative
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    • 395 7 Growing Strength Of Wheat And Wool. Business sentiment was affected avourably during October by good ains in Victoria, the southern parts f New South Wales, and the closerettled districts of South Australia. These rains have improved crop rospects, and virtually assure the rowth of feed for
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    • 210 7 Interim Dividend Prospects. The thirteenth annual ordinary general meeting of Tennamaram Palm Oil Co., Ltd.. was held In London Nov. 25. Mr. C. R. Gilliat (chairman), who presided, said that at their meeting last year he was somewhat optimistic, and not only prepared shareholders for a much
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    • 39 7 Kamra Tin Tredging and Pattani Tin announce a further increase in their Quota under the restriction scheme of 77 per cent. each. Earlier this month both companies announced an increase of 7.3 per cent.
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    • 938 7 EFFECT OF POLITICAL INFLUENCES. INCREASED MOTOR TRADE. In their weekly report on the London rubber market dated Nov. 25. Messrs. Symington and Wilson, write:— Since our last report the rubber market has been quiet. Business done on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning at 8?^. for standard sheet
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  • 176 7 Industrialisation Of China. Regarded As Menace To Japan. Osaka. tt^^ANY industries which are now steadily risinr in China uill soon be a serious menace to Japan," declared Mr. Otani, correspondent in Tsingtao of the Department of Commerce and Industry, at a roundtable conference of Osaka businessmen. Mr. Otani said that
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 12 7 Ladies Dressmaking— JRk Expert Chinese Tailor. 7^ DOULATRAMS ij^ M MICH STREET.
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    • 749 7 BANKING, CHARTFKED BANK Ob INDIA, AUSI RAUA AM) CHINA. (Inct-Torifa in EnglHiio ot itoval Charter MMI Paid Up Capital id sou.ouu sriare* ot fS each 0.K0.6M Reserve Fund »TOOU.OO# Reserve Liability oJ Prwrletcrs rt.L'OO.OW HKAI> MVKBI 38. lUah3i.Ni.il*. lxndj:i hC. Aior S:ar Ken« *>ui*.,n Amrltiar Hollo Svmarana Banskok Ipuii Scrrmuan
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  • 876 8 People In The News, IYURING the past few days of crisis, King Edward has had with him very few people to whom ho could turn for sympathetic companionship and advice. Mr. Baldwin has been representing to him in an "informal and personal manner" the
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 95 8 PBBH^olleifte» |^^^^|(jXolleicotA ijtgagal Li\'t^P and New Year. Yr^ \~JtM obtainable from WE SAW THEM 1N... iA H -feft^ «&jt m -r HBHsSaHafßanj J- S^S^a^S^a^LsLißjß.^aß dßwt Hii» WE SAW THEM luiikj EVERYWHERE! s^>, A^tttti^^^F »idMfc£^Ba£tiaia^a^Basa^V nK*&*^ during our recent tour. jjl »J K^L^J Their smart modern lines made them -v *j
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    • 661 8 CORNS as big as peas banished by Radox "I hair, flmmm i* m ndi»g you trial was the corn at tht Man of my font. The corn is as large as a nxjirnee and n.< thick as a pea. I could not \nilk homt from ucrk, but after using your
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  • 746 9 GOVERNMENT ALLEGATION. Heavy Fighting Continues In Madrid. London, Dec. 8. 'ITtr. British constitutional a (Tain have pushed the Spanish war ink the background, but despatches reaching London from the opposing headquarters agree ferocteus fighting ii proceeding la which there are hearj casualties. While vantage points
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  • 100 9 New York, Dec. 8. The Manila-Hong Kong air service, linking China with the United States, will be started in the New Year, according to Mr. Juaii Trlppe, President of Pan-American Airways. The annual report by the Secretary of the Interior stresses American interest
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  • 73 9 WORST IN HISTORY OF PHILIPPINES. Manila, Dec. 8. A thousand people are reported to have been swept away In the greatest flood In the history of the Philippines. According to the Military Commander of Isabcla Province, northwest Luzon, at least 54 t«*ns were Inundated and a
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  • 93 9 Moscow, Dec. 8. The Soviet Congress unanimously passed the new constitution, with the amendments of the drafting committee, including the amendment Introduced to meet the French criticisms that the original text made the FrancoSoviet Pact ineffective. The original article which empowered the Supreme Council to
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  • 51 9 Berlin, Dec. 8. It is officially announced that the new 500,000,000 marks Reich Loan for consolidation of part of the Government's "reconstruction debt" was oversubscribed by more than 100,000.000 marks and consequently, in order not to disappoint subscribers, the loan has been increased to 600,000,000 marks.
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  • 53 9 Buenos Aires, Dec. 8. A petition signed by 1,000,000 Inhabitants of the American continent, asking that governments should renounce war, was presented to the Pan-American Conference by the United States delegate. The petition demanded that recourse to arbitration should be made in every case to
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  • 26 9 Le Bourget, Dec. 8. The French airmen, Jean Perraud and Gilbert Denis, took off at 8.38 am today on their flight to Tokio.— Beuter.
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 320 9 HOTELS CocktaN Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p. m. v l>t Dinner Dance (informal) 9.30 to mWntgtit Edith and Billy Hersey w*t* V with >* Raffias Calabratad Orchestra directed by Dan Hopkins Non-oiaen $I.M nOOK NOW FOR THE XMAS AND I WHEN IN PENANG STAY AT ■NEW YEARS EVE FESTIVITIES. I
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    • 158 9 Hi. i ia_y^^^ v- *4 'Li., y r^ A" mm w fr \M n ho.ird -ihip or during oifice Hf k'JF combat hcjdaclie or lassitude- f°' >al l an< '«'l<-'t; lasting fraj;raru Ek m/^^' 'i luxurious lather jjV I Gives you that nutt complexion "^g Ideal as powder base l^T*
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  • 793 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 1936. MOUTHPIECES AND MUZZLES. The Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association has done well to obtain from Government a statement of the view which it takes of the position and obligations of persons nominated for service on the Municipal Commission. The question is one of
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  • 160 10 Mr. Jordan's Statement At Council Meeting. In yesterday's Straits Times the Hon. Mr. A. B. Jordan, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, was reported as having said at Monday's meeting of the Legislative Council: "Great Eritain values very highly the friendship of China and it would perhaps assist us
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  • 44 10 The Pahang Government, through the F.MS. Survey Department, has issued a map of the footbaths on the Cameron Highlands. The map. whUn is on a scale of 32 chains to an Inch should pro-'e Invaluable to those tak ing their holidays on the Highlands.
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  • 25 10 Mr. Roger Banncrman. chef visiting agent for the Sirraba'-a branch of Francis, Peek and Co., Singapore, arrived from yatavia yest°rda* staying at the Ad?lphi Hotel.
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  • 1381 10  -  William J. Makin.) The Ex-King Watches the War. (By y^LFONSO XIII, direct descendant of the Hapsburgs, once the most powerful royal family in Europe, has for some strange reason been ignored during the present Spanish catastrophe. But even if the Spaniards themselves have forgotten their exiled
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  • 211 10 Correspondence Defending A Malayan Slogan. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— With all due respect to G.B. anj John Bull, surely United Kingdom i manufacturers are not likely to adver j tlse other than their own products hut we one and all realise that tne very
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  • 738 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. PROFESSIONAL D. OF E. /^•APTAIN Hashim was t>iven a severe talking-to by the Governor at the October meeting of the Leg. Co. for daring to suggest that a professional educationist would run >he Education Department more satisfactorily than an M.C.S. officer Last Monday's discussion, however,
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 217 10 GTCRNA High grade Swiss Watches ■Jl >A\O ]B Stainless sU'el $45. 14ct Geld 68.— Siuuucjj :>teei 339. 14ct C- 1-*1 85 ntttnloii steel S3B.— IX months guarantee STEEL OFFICE FURNITURE Ml British) SOLE AGENTS^ DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD. SINGAPORE -KUALA LUMPUR tt m r =3 j famous aviator SON SPLINTERABLE For
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    • 125 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. GARRICK THEATRE, GETLANG The New Adventures of Tartan. With Herman Brix. 6.45—9.19. GLOBE THEATRE Two's Company. 7.15 9.30. GREAT WORLD— THE SKY TALKIE The Raven. NEW WORLD Side Shows. Cabaret, Duoem* Taikles Theatre? St >-'n»maa. RITZ GEYLANG 3 Wise Guys. With Robert Young. Also The Littlest Rebel. With
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  • 614 11 Royal Family Conference At Fort Belvedere Last Night. MR. BALDWIN ATTENDS WITH DUKE OF YORK DUKE OF KENT. Unexpected Lull In The Constitutional Crisis. PREMIER RETURNS TO LONDON. No Final Statement To Be Made Today ITAS KING EDWARD decided whether to 11 abdicate
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  • 557 11 Last Night's Discussions. London, Dec. 9, 2 a.m. MR. Stanley Baldwin, the I'r-me Minister, attended what was virtually a royal family conference on the Constitutional issue at Fort Bel \Here last ni?ht. Heutor states that Important discussions were held after Mr. Baldwin arrived at Fort Belvedere. The
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  • 74 11 DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON. London, Dec. 8. There have been some remarkable demonstrations in support of King Edward during the past few days. Young men and women marched to Buckingham Palace with banners Btating: "We cannot abandon King Edward." Demonstrators formed in Trafalgar Dquare and che»red Kirg
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  • 59 11 Th- Washington Evening Star, whose proprietors possess family associations with the Simpsons, states definitely and authoritatively that prior to her departure from Eng.and for Cannes. Mrs. Simpson told the King there was no obligation whereby he might feel bound to her should it In any way affect his decision in
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  • 81 11 London, Dec. 8. THE standard of the Duchy of Cornwall was hoisted from the highest tower of Fort Belvedere instead of the Royal Standard quartered with red, blue and cold, which is usually hoisted over the residence of the reigning sovereign. The Royal Standard is
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  • 96 11 NO ABDICATION AT ANY COST. London, Dec. 8. Political correspondents in the London popular newspapers forecast that Mr. Baldwin and the Cabinet will resign unless King Edward makes his decision within two days. The Dally Mall and the Daily Exand argue that he must not be
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  • 67 11 London, Dec. 8. I have known him since he was a child and I can tell you that you may be perfectly sure that never, either In the letter or spirit, will be a found to act contrary to the British Constitution," declared Mr.
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  • 287 11 MRS. SIMPSON LAWYER. Mystery Plane 's Flight Cannes, Dec. 9. IT is revealed today that j l the occupants of the mystery I plane which left Croydon for Cannes last night i.nI eluded Mr. Goddard, who is described as Mrs. Simpson's I solicitor, the lawyer's clerk and a man named
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  • 262 11 RESULT OF ELECTION ON THE ISSUE. London. Dec. 8. The danger of Mr. Baldwin's resignation, should Kine Edward turn stubborn on the present crisis and refuse to abdicate even though he still Intended to marry Mrs. Simpson, is discussed in London political circles. It is
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  • 83 11 London, Dec. 8. A general exchange of views on the Constitutional question took place at a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party at the House of Commons today. While no resolution was submitted and no official statement made, it is understood the party decided at this j
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  • 289 11 Rest Of The News. I ENGLAND won tht first test match against Australia at Brisbane today by 322 runs after Australia's sensational second innings collapse. The Australians were all out for 58. The scores for the match were: ENGLAND: Ist Innings 358 2nd Innings 256 AUSTRALIA:
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  • 669 12 MALAY LABOURERS BEGIN WORK. Congested Areas Clean-Up Within Three Days. C OMPREHENSIVE measures are being taken by the Singapore Municipality to mobilise emergency and volunteer labour to cleanse the city. Within two or three days the vast accumulation of dirt and rubbish in
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  • 513 12 it The Cinema. The Latest In Colour. "Rsuuona." (With Loretta Young and Don Ameche.) Twentieth Century. At the Capitol. This film should be seen by all who art following the prepress of colour cinematography. While perfection has not yet been reached, "Ramona" is pictcrially a very
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  • 100 12 Jack And The Beanstalk." Final rehearsals for the Batu Pahat Civil Service Club pantomime, to be presented on Saturday, Dec. 19, are now taking place. Played in two hits and nine scenes, the show Is of a considerably more ambitious nature than anything attempted previously by the
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  • 83 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 9. Constitution celebrations lasting until Dec. 14 were opened by the Chairman of the Council of Regency last nigh*-. There has been a large influx of people into Bangkok. The Premier, Phyra Bahol, broadcasted to the nation before leaving on a
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  • 68 12 Sithamparam was committed this morning by Mr. W. O. Reeves, the third magistrate, Singapore, to the house of detention after being convicted of wilfully trespassing in the compound of the Naval Base at Seletar. He said that he had no permit, no relations In
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  • 45 12 Cheap return rail tickets In all classes from all stations over the Harl Raya Puasa, Christmas and New Year holidays are announced by the Federated Malay States Railways. The period is Dec. 10, 1936-Jan. 3, 1937. Particulars are obtainable from station masters.
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  • 45 12 The third annual free Christmas treat for children residing in the Katong district will take place at the Ritz Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 23. at 3 p.m Tickets for free admission are now obtainable at No. 7, Brooke Road, Singapore.
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  • 90 12 Concerning a report ol the reunion dinner of the King Edward VII College of Medicine held last Saturday, Dr. B. J. Ess, hon. secretary of the Alumni Association writes: "The president of the Medical College Union, Mr. Mohamed Din, Is stated to have said that the Alumni
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  • 59 12 Chuah Sing Hoo, a middle aged Hokklen, was brought before Mr. W. Q. i Reeves, the third magistrate, Singa- pore, this morning on a charge of cheating Chew Kian by inducing him to give him $100 which he said he would put out on loan. The accused claimed
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  • 141 12 "Straight Fight." In spite of efforts by Capt. Nelson Jones, Deputy Controller of Labour, and Mr. J. T. N. Handy, Extra Assistant Controller of Labour, to persuade them to return to work, the strike leaders remain adamant. "They are determined to stay out, X said Mr. Handy
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  • 134 12 NO STREET LIGHTS Residents in the new Improvement Trust flats In Tiong Bahru, Singapore are being worried by night prowlers A few days after tenants had moved in, the night watchman surprised a stranger who had gone upstairs U) ses if, by any chance, there was
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  • 88 12 NEW BLUE FUNNEL LINE ORDER. London, Dec. 8. The Blue Funnel Line has ordered three more ships for the Far East service of 9,000-10.000 tons, says tho Liverpool Journal of Commerce today, which reiterates that an order has been placed for a fourth ship at
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  • 109 12 Services To 3e Grouped Into Four Combines. Rome, Doc. 8. The Cabinet has decided that all regular Italian snipping services shall be grouped into four big combines, which will cover defined areas, thereby eliminating overlapping and competition. The nine companies grouped have 181 ships of a total
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  • 40 12 Chia Botn Sang, a Chinese youth, was cnarged this morning before Mr. W. G. Reeves, the third magistrate, Singaporo, with belnc a member of an unlawful society. The cas2 was postponed until Dec. 17 for further investigations.
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  • 714 13 Encouraged By Health Authorities. MANY CHILDREN WITH POOR EYESIGHT. IN a review of health conditions among schoolchildren in the Colony last year, the report of the Medical Department just issued says that special attention was given by the Assistant Health Officer, Schools, to food supplied
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  • 169 13 Man Killed. A verdict of death by misadventure was returned by Mr. W. McQuarrie, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday at the conclusion of the inquiry concerning the death- of a 47-year-old Chinese, named Llm Oh Chee. who died as a result of having fallen through a ceiliiiß
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  • 68 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.. Seremban, Dtc. 7. Eng Chin Thye. a Seremban Chin ese. was fined $10 by the Seremban Magistrate for using a motor-cycle without a certificate oi competency According to the prosecution, the ac cused carried a pillion passenger, who was thrown out and
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  • 124 13 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Seremban. Dec. 8. Mrs. Philpott, wife of Capt. C. S. Philpott. Adjutant, Negri Sembilan Volunteer Battalion, has arrived in Seremban from home. Capt. E E Pengllley. District Officer. Kua'a Pilah. has proceeded on a short holiday to SI. m The marriage will take
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  • 615 13 Goods To Be Imported As "Printed Cotton." The order nisi issued on the Re-gistrar-General of Statistics to show cause why a prerogative writ of mandamus should not be issued to him commanding him to permit the importation to Singapore, by Uttamram and Co., of 17 cases
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  • 142 13 Javanese Dancers On Return Visit. Several months ago a troupe of Javanese dancers and singers visited Singapore and played to packed houses at a local theatre. Their audiences did not comprise only Asiatics, for a large number of Europeans, attracted by unusual entertainment, also went to the show.
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  • 60 13 The Penang Uchi (Cantonese) Orchestra will broadcast from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. today from Station ZHJ.. Penp.ng: The Forgotttn Song (sung by Moy Guan-wahi; Dream of Spring (selection i I love you so much 'sune by Moy-Guan-wah and Lam Swee Hoong); Spring Is coming (selection). Mourning over
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  • 48 13 Colony Representative: Sir A. Robinson. A COMMUNIQUE issued last night slates that in continuation o/ the announcement that was recently made regarding the representation nf the Colonial Empire at the Coronation ceremony, the Governor has nominated Sir Arnold Robinson as the second representative of the Colony.
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  • 166 13 Man Electrocuted. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. "Death by misadventure" was the verdict returned by Che Maarof in tho Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, at the end of an Inquiry into the death of Chong Man. a "kepala" employed at he Tai Wah
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  • 96 13 One Man Discharged. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Dec. 8. Bek Kal Tong. who was charged with Llm Hal with the murder of Bek Kai Jee, his wife Bok 80l and their seven year old daughter, was brought before the second magistrate, Sheik Abu Baker
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  • 41 13 As Mr. D. Frankel is due to retire from the Municipal Commission on Dec. 31. the S.S. <S.) Association is inviting nominations of candidates for membership of the Commission. The nominations must be made by Friday, Dec. 18.
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  • 240 13 Information About Bank Theft. On the instructions of Mr. E. N. Taylor, the D.P.P., Kwek Peng Kirn was acquitted and discharged by Mr. J. P. Biddulph, the second magistrate, Singapore, after appearing on a proposed charge of failing to give information. He was defended by Mr.
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  • 92 13 Open Verdict. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 8. The discovery of a twelve-year-old Chinese girl in a mining pool in PetalIng Read formed the subject of an inquiry in the Kuala Lumpur Court today The inquest was on Ng Hong, i the adopted
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  • 328 13 FOR TSINGTAO. Shanghai. Dm, R. INDICATING that the fIMMM I authorities intend to n landing force indrfirvU^v :it COO more marines wtn port today, brineinc un Ike I more than 1.809. Large quantities of mm supplies are being landed warships, long lines of lorrVs ing the supplies
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  • 1270 14 ALL OUT BEFORE LUNCH FOR 58. ENGLAND'S GREAT WIN BY 322 RUNS. THE Australian batting collapsed sensationally at Brisbane this morning in the first Test Match. The team were all out fo r a mere 58, and England won by 322 runs. At the
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  • 250 14 Military Team Overwhelmed. A runaway victory by 11 goals to nil was .scored by the V M C.A. water polo team In their match against "A" Company of the Middlesex Regiment at the V M C.A pool last evening. They opened by scoring thre« goals in
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  • 49 14 Easy Bo unda ries Boundary shots at the Brisbane Cricket Ground have an Inflated value. The playing arena Is only 140 yards by 170 yards, compared with Melbourne. 168 yards by 186 yards; Sydney, 162 yards by 174 yards; and Adelaide, 140 yards by 207 yards.
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  • 148 14 Golf. Decided On Stapleford Scoring System. About 60 cards were taken out for the Captain's Prize competition at the Island Club over the week-end under the Stapleford reckoning, and the result was a win for Y. Matsudaira whor returned a total score of 39 points. The following
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    42 14 An S.C.C. player is here seen with the hall in yesterday's horki m with the V.M.C.A. on the padang. but most of the time the "V.'s Iki 1 it and they drove it into the Club net seven times! Straits Times Photograph.
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  • 472 14 'VARSITY RUGGER MATCH WAS A THRILLER. Cambridge Win But Have To Defend Desperately. London, Dec. 8. AT Twickenham today, in the annual inier-'V.irsily rnjiucr match. Cambridge beat Oxford by 6 Piinfs (two tries) to ."> points (;i goal). This, the 61st match of the series, was played in heavy rain,
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  • 88 14 The laHewiai will rcpnsent the Army against the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force in the Malaya Cup rug;er match at the Anson Roan Stadium on Saturday: L Bdr Gribble. R.A.; Lieut. Wilbrrforce. R A.. Bdr. Knight, R.A.. Lieut. Gudgeon, 1 Midd. U.. Lieut, frawford,
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  • 323 14 (From Our Own Correspondent! Ipoh. Dec. 8. The handicaps for Thursday, the irst day of the Perak Turf Clubs Jecember Skye meeting are as ollows: Race 1, Ponies, Class 3, 4 furs. Str.: LHtle Miss X 11.7 Lerrick 11.1 Capone 10.9 Bright Eyes 10.6
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  • 394 15 Severe Defeat For S.C.C. Underestimating the strength ol their opponents the S.C.C. turned out a poor team against the V.M.C.A. for a hockey match on the padang yesterday. In addition, they were forced to play one short, their selected centreforward, H. Marshall, being nrititing The result
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  • 125 15 S.C.C. TOURNAMENT. Merchants And P.S. And B. XV's For Next Tuesday. Rugby Football The lollowing have been invited to play iii the S.C.C. tournament match Tuesday. Merchants (Whites): A. P. Webb: 0.1 D. A. Lundon, J. H. Abbott, A. P. Cn>:gie. W. T. Hcnman; J. P. Wood. A. Cromarty: K.
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  • 128 15 R.S.Y.C. vs. JOHORE. Final Cup Race On Friday. Yachting. On Friday, the final race for the I Dato Mentri Besar Challenge Cup will be sailed between the Royal Singapore Yacht Ciub and Johore facht Club in I •B" Class yachts starting at 5 p.m. A supper wiil be provided at
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  • 95 15 Association Football. Three results in the Scottish League. Division I, on Saturday were originally cabled by Reuter as follows: Partick Th. 5 St. Mirrcn 2 Q. of South l Albion R l Queen's Park 1 Aberdeen 3 Corrections received on Monday, and incorporated in the Straits Times results,
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    31 15 Jo.m Henry Lewis, the negro boxer. light-heavyweight champion of the world, is here seen landing a left in his recent fight at Wembley with Len Harvey, whom he defeated on points.
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  • 651 15 An Even Struggle Until The Last Few Minutes. The S.R.C. fully maintained their high reputation in Singapore hockey when they trounced the K.AI\, another good side, to the tune of s—l5 1 on the padang yesterday. The Airmen, be it, said to their credit,
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  • 115 15 Return Fight As Welterweights. As noted In the Club Verandah to- I day, Fernandez and Joe Diamond are to have a return bout on Boxing Day. but this time as welterweights, so that Diamond will have no reducing to face, and Young Gauder will fight the Siamese,
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  • 53 15 The following will represent Singapore against the Combined Services on the S.C.C ground tomorrow: O. C. Aeria; R. Barth and A. G. Armstrong G. Ross, G E. N. Oehlers and P. K. Bhaskaran D. Ross. N. Sullivan, M. Valberg, A. G. Valberg and A.
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  • 598 15 "Fun" At Brisbane— Australians Want 381 On Crumbling Wicket—What Ward Did Verity May Do!— Next Fights In Singapore. Conducted by "ECHO." INHERE ought to be seme fun at Brisbane today -the fifth and probably last day of the Test Match With the wicket crumbling after lour full
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  • 55 15 TODAY. Bucb): S.C.C. "A" vs. R.A. (Blakan Mati). padang: R.A.M.C. vs. St. Andrew'?. Tanglin; S.S. Police vs. I R.E., Depot. Hotkey: S.C.C. Ist vs. RE., padang; S.R.C. "B" vs. P.W.D.. paiann; R.C. 2nd vs. Colts "A." R.C. ground: M.C.U. vs. C.S.C. 2nd, M.C.U. ground. TOMORROW. Horkry: Singapore
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  • 289 16 BANK CLERK AS COMPLAINANT. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 7. Charles Fernandez, a clerk in the Seremban branch of the Chartered Bank, was the complainant in a case before the Seremban magistrate, when Delip Emgh, a moneylender, stood charged with Intimidating the complainant by threatening to
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  • 115 16 Fisherman Believed Struck By Lightning. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. Dec. 7. The body of an aged Malay fisherman. Chee bin Onggdcik. was found In the Straits of Johore this morning. Chee, aged 65, was out fishing in his sampan in the straits on Saturday
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  • 338 16 'EASY TO PASS THE CUSTOMS BARRIERS." CHANDU PEDDLER AIDED BY WIFE. NEED FOR "WOMEN SEARCHERS." '.From Our Own Correspondent) Stgar.iat. Dec. 7. Stating that the husoand did not dppear to be a heavy smoker but was an active 'sm-seh,' and that the, woman usually made a Journey to Singapore, procured
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  • 272 16 Legal Adviser, Johore, On Official Visit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Dec. 6. Captain Syed Esa bin Alwee, Inspector of Malay Schools, Batu Pahat. has returned from leave. He has taken over duties as Inspector of Malay Schools and also as Offlcer Commanding Detachment Johore Volunteer Forces, Batu
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  • 53 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 6. Kunjl Rahman bin Namblar who is charged with the murder of his employer's wife at Linden Estate, was again produced before Sheik Abu Baker bin rahajra yesterday. On the application of the Court Inspector. December 15 was fixed for
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  • 181 16 H.E. Promises Action. HE. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, premised at the Legislative Council on Monday that he would take steps to ensure that Government reports would be out fairly early next year. Lieuc.-Col. D. G. A. Fletcher had administered a mild rebuke that the report of
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  • 134 16 Members For Next Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. Dec. 6. I The iollowing will constitute the members of the Town ?.nd Licensing Boards lor Muar for the ensuing year Town Board The State Commissioner (president*. Assistant Adviser (deputy president), Senior Executive Engineer, Asst. Supdt.
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  • 532 18 B. B. C MESSAGE TO THE PENANG RADIO SOCIETY. Tho following speeches being the greetings of the Chief Engineer of the 8.8.C., Sir Noel Ashbridge, and the Empire Programme Director of the 8.8.C., Mr. J. B. Clark, were broadcast from Daventry to the Penang Wireless Society. "Tune Below 14 Metres."
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  • 56 18 Paris. Dec. 6. The Paris newspaper, le Petit Parislen, learns from an authoritative source that the King himself advised the Cabinet of his desire to marry Mrs. Simpson as long ago as Nov. 2, a few days after Mrs. Simpson secured a divorce decree against her
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    62 18 Lord Baden Powell attended the opening by Sir Jeremiah Colman. of iVinew extension of Roland House, the "Home of East End Scouting" in Stepney Green. Sir Jeremiah made a magnificent gift last year to complete the fund for bringing the new house into commission. Lord Rad»n Powell is seen watching
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  • 902 18 Concluded For Realisation Of Annexationist Policy. In an editorial entitled "The j Japano-German Plot Against Peace," j Izvestia the Moscow newspaper writes "It is clear that the 'struggle against Communism' is only a pretext and j cover for the real contents ol the secret
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  • 201 18 ENGLAND-SOUTH London, Dec. 7. It is intended to introduce as from Apr. 1, 1937. an improved air service between England and South Africa via Egypt, operated by flying-boats and carrying without surcharge all first-class mail of the parlicipa'inu countries on the route. This is designed to form
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  • 111 19 GREAT YUAN EMPIRE PLOT FOILED. Alleged Japanese Scheme. Kweihua. fREAT significance Is attached to capture of Pailingmiao, as secret documents seized show that the Japanese had conspired to organize another puppet state, to be known as the "Ta-Yuan Ti-Kuo" (Great Yuan Empire), whose territory was to extend
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  • 99 19 Armoured Cars And Machine -Guns. Shanghai. One thousand machine-guns of German pattern and twelve speciallydesigned armoured cars are being built at the Nanking Arsenal, under the guidance of German experts, the Shanghai Nichi-Nichi -eports. The armoured cars are powered by two engines, any ere of
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  • 71 19 Shanghai, Nov. 28. The rat-men Bank of China has contributed a.jout $440,000 to the fund for the purchase of aircraft to be presented to the Government In honour of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek's birthday anniversary. The amount brings the total such contributions by local bar.kcrs
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  • 576 19 Germany's Agreements With Manchukuo, Japan And China. Nanking Government's Strange Attitude. pm: disclosure of a certain agreement between Germany and Japan for the interchange of munitions ami raw materials is considered to be the logical outcome of recent arrangements made by Germany with Manchukuo and China, although there is no
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  • 214 19 Merchanisation In Four Years. THE North-China Daily News learns from reliable sources that the Jmpano-Germui agreement besides providing for a Joint declaration against Communism. ifclutics a signed agreement whereby Germany will sell to Japan war supplies which win enable Japan to re-organise her army on
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  • 202 19 Subversive Acts In Shanghai. Shanghai. "THE arrest *f seres National Salvation Association Iwiiij was an Imperative Measure in the interest of »e«ce, tew and order, declared Mr. Wm T«ta-che«, Mayer of Greater Shanghai, ir an exclusive interview with Heater. The authorities took action In order to save
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  • 406 19 Big Military Parley In South. (From Our <i\\:: C'.;rre pon:'ent) Canton, Nov. 29. R/FOKE than 50« ex-offlcers of the I >j;-th Route Army >es<«rday paflHtoMi General Yu Han -mow. tho provincial Commander-in-chief. to finance thoir journey northward i tn jnin Ctn. r.! TVo-yl's army in I
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    • 194 19 f,M 4 Extract from Bovine HhfloFf It is practically certain J great m orit y ."^''tl yC^ human infection* with the f BfimL bovir>e tubercle bacillus are J jP^Jmt conveyed by means of cows' > dP^JmiHM^. x. m'lk. and that infection usually occurs during the ma^ Cow Gate I IS
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  • 140 20 SINGAPORE JOHORE WALKING RACE. The Selangor and RAT. rugger teams which met at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The State, fielding half a dozen reserves, won by the largo margin of 20 points to 3 points. These two pictures, abeve and below.show some of the competitor: !n the Singapore-Johore walking race
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  • The Straits Times RADIO SUPPLEMENT
    • 13 1 The Straits Times RADIO SUPPLEMENT POUR PAGES No. 66. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1936
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    • 1581 1 SINGAPORE BROADCASTING PLANS. 'From Our Radio Correspondent.) A VISIT to the new Singapore broadcasting station yesterday at Thomson Road shows that the transmitter is now installed and it is hoped to start the preliminary test transmissions within a week or so. Work has been
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    • 237 1 SHORT-WAVE FADE-OUT. Occurred On Six Days. MORE REPOR TS ABOUT PHENOMENON. (From Our Radio Correspondent) last week's article was written relating to the mysterious fade-out of all short-wave signals, which by the way, has become to be known as the "Dellinger FadeOut," after the name of an American radio scientist
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    • 106 1 POLYGLOT STATIONS IN EUROPE. CORRESPONDENTS continue to discuss whether the 8.8.C. Empire station at Daventry should broadcast in languages other than English. They quote the German and Italian stations which are the most polyglot of the European short wave broadcasters heard in Malaya. One
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    • WEEK'S BROADCASTING PROG RAM IVIES FOR MALAYA.
      • 308 2 TODAY EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 2. The loilowinn trequeiicles will be uaed:— GSH 21 4? MC/» <13.«' i m.) «iSO 17.79 Mca (16.85 m.) C*• p.m.— Bif Ben. Quentin Maclean, at the orr.»n of the Trocadero Cinema tlrphant and Caatle. London. March of the Polovul (Borodin). Every Ro*d Leads Buck to
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      • 228 2 DJA 31.33 m. DJQ 19.63 m. DJE 16 89 m. .IJB 19.74 n. 1225 p.m. Call DJA. DJB. German folk song 12.30 p.m. Small pieces of music. 1.20 p.m. News In German. 1.35 p.m. Small pieces of mufcic (continued). 2.20 p.m. News and economic review in English. 2.35 p.m.
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      • 29 2 StattoD P H.i WaTdengthf 19.71 m 16 88 m. or 31 28 m. 8.20 p m 11.20 p.m. Broadcast from Station P.C.J., Eindhoven, on wavelength of 19.71 m.
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      • 144 2 STATION RADIO— COLONIALE. Call-letters el the station: W L. 19. M metre* T.P.A. t \V L. 25.23 T.FA. S W L 25.60 T P A 4 Wmvckncth 19.68 m.. 15.243 ke. CIS p.m. Day's programme. 6 20 p.m. Relay from Radio-Paris. Concert. 7.28 p.m. News in English. 7 35
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      • 43 2 Station 280 (1 280 4). 25 4 m.. 11.810 kt i or 31.13 m. 9.635 kc s. 9 20 p m Opei-ing announcement. News In English Symphonic and vocal concert. Topics of Interest." a talk. Replies to letters from radio listeners.
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      • 45 2 Station Z.B.W. 49 6 m. 314- 19.75 m or 16.90 m. 3 30 -G 30 p.m. Chinese Programme 6.30-10.30 p.m. European Programme. 7.30 p.m. Local-Time Signal. Wcnther Heport, Stock Quotations and Announcements. 8.30 p.m.— DAVENTRY— News Bulletin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m. Close down.
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      • 79 2 10 50 am —1.50 p.m. VDA 3.010 ke/i (19.67 m.l. and \UB 11.860 (25.3 m.) 5.50 p.m to elosmg YDA 3.040 k.'e (98.68 m.l and YDB 9.610 k'e (31.2 m.) 5.20 p.m. Light recorded music. 5.50 p.m. Time signal. 5.54 p.m. Music with your tea. i.50 p.m. News bulletin.
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      • 56 2 Station V.U.C.. Calcutta «.109 XC (49. 10 m.l. 7.51 p m. News bulletin in ftengall. 8.11 p-m. News bulletin In English. 8-31 p.m. The Aerial Players presents: "Qretna Green". 8.55 pm Irish Bulbuls. A programme of Irish songs and melodies. A 8.8.C. recorded programme. 9.38 p-m. Dance music. t
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      • 41 2 Station Z H.J.. Penan*— Wavelength metre*— Penan* Wireless Society. p.m. 7. Time signal and day's programme. 7.05 Recorded potpourris. 7.40 Talk: "Off the Beaten Track in Wales" (prepared by Margaret Murray). 7.55 News bulletin. 8. Chinese music. 9. Close down.
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      • 458 2 TOMORROW EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 4. Three ot the following frequencies will Be used: GSI 15.26 Me s (19.66 m.) GSD 11.75 tec/* U.-.53 mi GSB 9. 51 Wc't '11 5a Btt.l 12.35 a.m. -Big Ben. 'Food for Th~€nl. > Three short talks on matters of topical mitt rM. 12 57
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      • 177 2 12.25 p.m. Call DJA. DJB. German folk song. 12.30 p.m. Entertainment hour. 1.20 p.m. News In German. 1.35 p.m. Entertainment hour (continued). 2.15 p.m. Greetlnzs to listeners in Australia. 2.20 p.m. News and economic review In English. 2.35 p.m. Today In Germany. Sound pictures. 2.50 p.m. Surprise hour. 4.05
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      • 72 2 720 a.m. 10.20 a.m. Broadcast by Station P.C.J., Eindhoven on wavelength of 31.28 m. 8 50 p.m. Opening announcement. (Wavelength 25.57 m.) 8 55 p.m. Music. 9 00 p.m. News from Holland. 9.15 p.m. Sketch. 9 35 p.m. Talk by Mr. Fr. v. Raalte. 955 p.m. The London Philharmonic
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      • 155 2 Wavelength 25.60 m., 11.720 ke. 6.35 a.m. Concert relayed from Radio- Paris. 7 35 a.m. News In French. Market price*. 8.10 a.m. News in Spanish. 8.20 a.m. News in English. 8.35 a.m. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10.35 a.m. Close down. Wavelength 19.68 m., 15.243 ke. 6.15 p.m. Days programme.
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      • 18 2 9 20 pm. Opening announcement. News In English. News in Japanese. Operatic selections. News In Italian.
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      • 32 2 3.30-6.30 p.m. Chinese Programme 6 30-10.30 pjn.— European Programme. 730 p.m— Local-Time Signal, Weather Report, Stock Quotations and Announce8S0 e p.m.— DAVENTBY— News Bulletin and Announcement*. 10.30 p.m. Clow down.
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      • 133 2 6.20 a.m. Gymnastics. 6 35 a.m. Merry recorded music. 6 50 a.m. Time signal. Recorded music. 7.50 a.m. Close down. 10.50 a.m. Opening announcement. 10.54 a.m. Popular programme. 11.30 a.m. Morning service. 11.50 a.m. Time signal. Weather report. 11 54 am. Instrumental programme. 12.20 p.m. Richard Schmldberger Trio. 1
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      • 71 2 11.46 a.m. Time signal. Star Variety. t 12.01 p.m. Francisco Casanova and hi: Spanish Orchestra playing from "Flrpo";' Restaurant, Calcutta. 7 16 p-m. Talk: "Your Health as an Asset.' 7.31 p.m. Indian music. 7.51 p m. News bulletin in Bengali. 8 11 p.m. News bulletin In English. 5.31 pjn.
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      • 104 2 p.m 7. Time signal and day's programme. 7.05 Chamber music concert (Recorded). 1. Pieces for the Harpsichord "Fantasia in G Major"; "Capriccio in G Minor". (Handel). 2. "Prelude"; "Queen's Dolour"; "Horn Pipe" (Purcell). 3. "Quintet in E Fiat Op 44" (Schumann) played by Artur Schnabel and the Pro Arte
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      • 454 2 650 am 'Empire Magaxlne.' No. 17.* A weekly review of thinp at Home. Edited by Pascoe Thornton. 7.20 m The Ralph fclman Sextet. GeorjArmiUfe (tenor). Sextet: Turkish March (Moeart. arr. Winter). The Blue Pavilion (Armandola). George Armltage: Do you Know my Garden? (Haydn Wood), Little Lady of the Moon
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      • 233 2 12.25 p.m. CaU DJA. DJB. German folk song. 12. SO p.m. Gay musical selections. 1.2* p.m. News In German. 1.35 p.m. Gay musical selections (continued). 2.15 p.m. Greetings to listeners in New Zealand. 2.26 p.m. News and economic review In Engll-h. 2.35 p.m. Today in Germany. Sound pictures. 2.50
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      • 69 2 8. 50 pm. Opening announ.-»n-.cnt (Wavelength 25.57 m) 8 55 p.m. Music. 9 00 p m. News from Holland. 9.10 p.m. Music. 9 20 p m. Talk on films by Mr. L. J. Jordaan. 9 40 p.m. Popular gramophone records. 9 50 p.m. Meeting of the Phohi Club. 10.10
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      • 160 2 Wave!eDffth 25.60 m., 11.720 ke. 6. 35 a.m. Concert relayed from Radio-Paris. 7.35 a.m. News In French. Market prices, g 10 a.m. News In Spanish. 820 a.m. News In English. 8.35 Talk by Mme. de Gramoni. 8 50 a.m. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10.35 a.m. Close down. Wavelength 19.68
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      • 27 2 920 p m. Opening announcement. New In English. Organ concert— dance music. Concert of fo!k-«on>fs. A talk on music by Bruno Barilll News In Italian.
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      • 35 2 3.30-6.30 pm Chinisc Programme. 6 30-10 30 p.m. European Programme. 7.30 p.m.— Local-Time Signa', Weaiher Report, Stock Quotations and Announcements. 1.30 p m DAVENTEY— Newi BcUc.ui and Announcement*. 10 30 pm.— Close down.
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      • 135 2 6.20 a.m. Gymnastics. 6 35 a.m. Merry recorder music. 6 50 a.m. Time signal. Recorded music. 7.&0 a.m. Close down. 10 50 am. Opening announcement. 1* 51 a.m. Classical concert. Sonata recital. 11 30 am. For the sick. 11.50 a m. Time signal Weather report. 11 54 a.m. Lunch
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      • 58 2 11.46 p.m. Time signal. The Uriuid Hotel Orchestra. Musical selections relayed from the Palm Court. 12. 36 inn. Talk in English: "India's Mysticism." SSI p.m. News bulletin in Bengali. 6.11 p.m- News bulletin In English. 6.31 p.m. Didian theatrical nii:l.t 846 pm. Annual boxing contest: Civil (A.F.1.) vs. Military
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      • 60 2 p.m. 7. Time signal and days programme. 7.05 Recorded variety programme 7.30 Children's Hour. 1. Story -The Tardy Tin Soldier 2. Verses for children. 3. Recorded Nursery Rhymes. 7.5. r Share report. 8. Talk: Cities of Britain "Belfast* (prepared by Patrick Rlddell). 8 20 News bulletin. 18 25 What's
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      • 538 2 EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 4. 12.25 a.m.— Big Btn. A pMgraBMM u: music by Tchaikovsky.. 1.20 a.m. Greenwich timo :.;;i.«i. The nrws and annouiKf-mc u.-. TRANSMISSION 5. C.20 am —Big Ben. l.ou Pieato and t.il Band. 6.iO a.m.— I.iili \arict> or 'Belfasi li.un Tub." M.-S. Kooncy i>f Uc'fasl; I'eadur O'Kaffeny
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      • 239 3 12.25 p.m. Call DJA. DJB. German folksong. 12.30 p.m. Week-end music. 1.20 p.m. News in German. 1.35 p.m. Weekend music (continued). 2. 15 p.m. Greetings to listeners. 2.20 p.m. News and economic review In English. 2.35 p.m. Today in Germany. Sound pictures. 2.50 p.m. Songs by Johannes Brahms. Barlton:
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      • 71 3 E. 50 p.m Opening announcement. (Wavelemrth 25.57 m.) 8 55 p.m. Music. 9 00 p.m. News from Hol'.ano. 9 10 p.m. Barrel-organ. 9 20 p.m. "From week to week" talk by tlr. L. Aletrlno. 9 40 p m. "From Mail to Mail in' Holland." 10.00 p m. A running
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      • 159 3 .i'avelength 25.60 m.. 11.720 kc. 6 35 a.m. Conceit relayed from Radio-Paris. 7.35 a.m. News in French. Market prices. 8 10 a.m. News in Spanish. 8 20 am. News in English. 8 35 am. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10 35 am. Close down. Wavelength 19.68 m., 15.243 kc. 6
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      • 36 3 Short -wave station 2RO Rome. 9 20 p.m. Opening announcement. The week in review. Orchestral concert. "Italy In world literature," one of a series of talks. Music requested by radio listeners. Mews in Italian.
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      • 35 3 3.30-6 30 pm.— Chinese Programme. 6 30-10.30 p.m.— European Programme. 7.30 p.m —Local-Time Signal. Weather Report. Stock Quotations and Announcements 8.30 p.m —DAVENTRY— News Bulletin and Announcements. 10 30 p m. Tlose dowv.
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      • 125 3 6. 20 a.m. Gymnastics. 6.35 a.m. Merry recorded music. 7.50 am. Close down. 10.50 a-ra. Opening announcement. 10.5-1 a.m. Medical talk. 11.20 a.m. For opera lovers. 11.50 a i... Time signal. Weather report. 11 54 a.m. Matinee by Nlrom Orchestra. 1.10 p.m. Nirom news bulletin. 1 20 p.m. Variety
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      • 59 3 7.16 p-m. Talk: "India In Relation to Word Airways 7.31 p.m. Indian music. 7.51 p m. News bulletin in Bengali. 8 15 pan. News bulletin in English. 8 31 p.m- Description of Bengal tennis championship finals. 855 p.m. The military band of the 2nd Battn. The King's Own Scottish
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      • 21 3 p.m 7. Time signal and day's programme 7.05 Indian music. 8. Malay music. 8 55 News bulletia 9. Close down.
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      • 548 3 EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 4. 12.35 a.m.— Big Ben. The Children's Hour. 'Pay the Piper.' A North-country legend from 'The Village of Sllpperv Stones.' by Olive Dehn. 1.20 a.m. Greenwich time sicnal The news and announcements, TRANSMISSION 5. 6.20 a.m.— Big Ben. Empire Variety.* With Al and Bob Harvey (Canada);
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      • 236 3 12.25 p.m. Call DJA, DJB. German folk song. Outstanding broadcasts ol the week. 12.30 p m. Sunday concert 1.20 p.m. News in German. 1-35 p.m. Sunday concert (continued). 2.15 p.m. Greetings to listeners. 2.2* p.m. News and review of the week in English. 2.35 p.m. National concert. The Short-Wave
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      • 99 3 7.50 pm. Special broadcast for china. Japan and Further India by the Roman Catholic Broadcasting Association (Wavelength 19.71 m.) Music, political talk, mission news, talk by Mr. L. A. W. Venmans, journal. 8.50 pm. Opening announcement (Wavelength 25.57 m.) 8.55 p.m. Talk by the Rev. P. Dijkema 9. 10
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      • 139 3 Wavelength 25.60 m.. 11.720 kc. 6 35 am. Concert relayed from Radio-Paris. 7.35 News In French. Market prices. 8.10 a,m. News in Spanish. 8.20 a.m. News In English. 8 35 a.m. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10.35 sum. Close down. Wavelength 19.68 m.. 15.243 ke. 6.15 p.m. Day's programme. 6.20
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      • 32 3 3 30-6.30 p.m.— Chinese Programme 6.30-10.30 p.m.— European Programme. 730 p.m. Local-Time Signal. Wenther Report, Stock Quotations and Annoin-c-ments. 8.30 p.m. DAVENTRY— News Bulletin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m. Close down.
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      • 145 3 7.50 a.m. Cathedral, Bate via -Centrum. 9.20 a.m. Orthodox Protestant Church, BataVla Centrum. 10 50 a.m. Opening announcement 10.54 a.m. Light music. 11.20 a.m. Potpourri of solos. 11.48 a.m. Carillon. 11.50 a.m. Pocpourrl of songs. 12.20 p m. Matinee by Nlrom Orchestra. 1.10 p.m. Nirom nervs bulletin. 1.20 p.m.
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      • 45 3 10 16 a.m. Time signal. Paul Strn i. and his orchestra. Relayed from the Palm Court of the Grand Hotel. 8.01 p.m. News bulletin in Bengali. 8.16 p.m. News bulletin in English. 8.31 pjn. The Calcutta Symphony Orchestra. 10.16 p.m. Time signal. Close down.
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      • 542 3 EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 4. 12 M a m— Big Ren. March. Ths Croun of India (Eljtar).: 12.40 a.m. New De'hi Jubi>e programme I 1.00 a m. The Orchi^lre Rarmondc; conductor. George Walter. Billy Maj.r. (pianoforte). Billy Mayerl: Shallow Water; Carmlnettfi; Ma; Isold (Mayerl) Orchestra: Strausslana ((Johann Strauss, arr. Walter).
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      • 200 3 12.25 p.m. Call DJA. DJB. German folk Song. 12.30 p.m. Recilal of music. 1.20 p.m. News in German. 1.35 p.m. Recital of music (continued). 2.15 p.m. Grtp;in-;s to listener-, in Australia. 2.20 pm. News and economic review in English. 2.35 p.m. Today in Germany. Sound pictures. 2.50 p.m. Thp
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      • 72 3 7.20 am. Special broadcast for Central and South America by the Roman Catholic Broadcasting Association (Wavelenfrth 31.28 m.) Music, political talk, mission news, talk, journal. 8.50 p.m. Opening a:ir-\ir-<-Tnent (Wavelength 25.57 m.) 8.55 p.m. Music. 9.00 p.m. News from Holland. 9.10 p.m. Popular concert. 9 20 p.m. Sport commentates.
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      • 180 3 V.-iwlcnjth 25.60 m., 11.720 kr. 5.35 a.m. Concert relayed from Radio- Paris. 7.35 a.m. News In French. Market prices. 8.10 a.m. l*;ws in Spanish. I 20 a.m. News In English. 1.35 am. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10 35 a.m. Close down. Wavelength 19.68 m.. 15.243 ke. 5 15 p.m.
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      • 30 3 920 p m. Opening annorr.ccment. News In English. Symphonic concert by the Augusteum orchestra. "Rnmc's Qaortcrs: the Borgo a tall: l.y Ermanno Pontl. Vocal concert. News in Ital.un.
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      • 33 3 3.30-6.30 p.m Clvnese Programme. 6.20-10.30 p.m.— European Progiair.m?. 7-30 p.m.— Local-Time Signal. Wcatl. r Report. Stock Quotations and Announce' nicnts. 8.30 p.m.— nAVtNTRV— Xo»s ISjiieiin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m. Ohm down.
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      • 122 3 6.20 a.m. Gymnait.cs. 6.35 a.m. Merry nKOHlad music. 650 a-m. Ti v 7.50 a.m. Close down. 10.50 a.m. Opening announce::: nt. 10.54 a.m. I ighi mv ic. 11.30 a.m. Morning muMc. 11.50 a.m. Clas lea] 1220 p.m. Lunch 1.10 p.m. News bulle;:n. 1.20 p.m. Dance 1.50 p.m. Popular pj;po.:rri.
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      • 76 3 11.46 a.m. Time signa!. "Beaten at the post."t A Musical Burlesque. (A 8.8.C. recorded programme) 12.26 p.m. Talk in En-:1L-.1^ "Places of Beauty and interest." "Delhi." 7.16 p.m. Talk: "The Birds of Bengal. 7 31 p.m. Indian music. ■51 p m. Nevis bulletin In Bengali. 8.11 p.m. News bulletin
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      • 485 3 EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 4. 12.35 am— Big Ben. 'Empire E\rhange.'» Points of view by truiellers from the Dominions and che Colinios. 12. rz a.m.— The Victor O'.of Sextet. Spencer Thomas iltncrl. Sexet: On M" River (Parlovitzi. Viennese Dan-e <l\i --i-nan, arr. Gartner), tjpeneff Thcmaj: To my iJidy (Ale.- Roi
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      • 240 4 12.23 p.m. Call DJA, DJB. German folk bong. 12.30 p.m. Musical miscellany. 1.20 p.m. News in German. 2.15 p.m. Greetings to listeners in New Zealand. 1.35 p.m. Musical miscellany (continued). 2.20 p.m. News and economic review in English. 2 35 p m. Today in Germany. Sound pictures. 2.50 p.m.
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      • 17 4 4 50 p m 6.20 p.m Broadcast from Station P.C.J., Eindhoven, on wavelength of 19.71 m.
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      • 156 4 Wavelength 25.60 m., 11.720 kc. 6.35 a n. Concert relayed from Radio-Paris. 7 35 am. News in French. Market prices. 8.10 a.m. News in Spanish. 8.20 am. News In English. 8. 35 a.m. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10 35 am Close down. Wavelength 19.68 m.. 15.243 kc. 6.15 p.m.
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      • 27 4 920 pm. Opening announcement. News in English. News in Chinese. Choral concert—chorus of the Roman Basilicas conducted by Armando AntoneUL Vocal concert. News In Italian.
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      • 28 4 3.30-6.30 p.m.—Chinese Programme. 6.30-10.30 p.m.—European Programme. 7.30 p.m.-Local-Time Signal, Weather Report, Stock Quotations and Announcements. 8.30 p ra —DAVENTRY—News BaMHia and Announcement*. 10 .10 p.m.—Clew sm,
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      • 117 4 8.50 a.m. Opening announcement. 8.54 a.m. Merry music. 9.50 a.m. Classical concert. 10.50 a.m. Talk on cooking. 11.20 a.m. Popular programme. 12.20 p.m. Matinee by Nirom Orchestra. 1.10 p.m. News bulletin. 1.20 p.m. Continuation of matinee by Nirom Orchestra. 1-50 p.m. Dance music. 2 10 p.m. News bulletin. 2.20
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      • 49 4 7. 16 p-m. Talk: "A Citizen of no Mean City." Civic Calcutta. 7 31 p.m. Film songs. 7.51 p.m. News bulletin in Benzab... 8 11 pm. News bulletin In English. 8.31 pjn. Talk in English: European music. 8.46 p.m. A Studio concert. 9.46 p.m. Time signal. Close down.
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      • 598 4 EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 4. 12 35 a.m. 'Empire Magazine.' No. 18.* A weekly review of things at Home. Edited by Pascoe Thornton. 1.07 a.m. Alfredo Campoli and his Orch. 1 20 a.m Greenwich tirr.e signal. The news and announcements. TRANSMISSION 5. 6.20 a.m. Bi* Ben. Bram Martin and his
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      • 221 4 12.25 p.m. Call DJA, DJB. German folk song. 12.30 p.m. Musical variety. 1.20 p.m. News In German. 1.33 p.m. Musical variety (continued). 2.15 p.m. Greetings to listeners. 2.20 p.m. News and economic review in English. 2.35 p.m. Today In Germany. Sound pictures. 250 p.m. Christmas chimes are calling through
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      • 17 4 8 20 p m. 11.20 p.m. Broadcast from Station P.C.J., Eindhoven, on wavelength of 19.71 m.
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      • 161 4 Wavelength 25.60 ny, 11.720 kc. 6 35 am. Concert relayed from Radio-Paris. 7.35 a.m. News in French. Market prices. 8.10 a.m. News In Spanish. 8.20 a.m. News In English. 8 35 a.m. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10-35 a.m. Close down. Wavelength 19.68 m., 15.243 ke. 6 15 p.m. Day's
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      • 28 4 9.20 pm. Opening announcement. News In English. Organ concert. Travel talk In Japanese. Vocal and Instrumental concert. Replies to letters from radio listeners. News In Italian.
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      • 31 4 3.30-6.30 p.m. Chinese Programme 6.30-10.30 p.m. European Programme. 7.30 p.m Local-Time Signal. Weather Report, Stock Quotations and Announcements. 8.30 p.m.— DAVENTRY— News Bulletin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m.— Close down.
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      • 115 4 8.30 a.m. Opening announcement 8.54 a.m. Merry potpourri. 9-50 a.m. Classical concert (Chamber music). 10.54 a.m. Gymnastics for women. 11.15 a.m. Variety programme. 11.50 Time signal. Vocal potpourri. 12.20 p.m. Potpourri of solos by members of the Nirom Orchestra. 12.50 p.m. Dance music. 1.10 p.m. News bulletin. 1.20 p.m.
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      • 86 4 11.46 a.m. Time signal. The Grand Hotel Orchestra 7.16 p.m. Talk: "Mian vs. Microbe". No. 4 Leprosy Campaign. T. 31 p.m. Modern Bengali Sent: and kirtan. 7.51 p.m. News bulletin In Bengali. 8.11 p.m. News bulletin in English. 8.31 p.m. Talk in English: "Captains Courageous." No. 6. "Sea-Salt and
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      • 531 4 EMPIRE STATION TRANSMISSION 4. 12.35 a m.— Big Ben. 'Food for Thought.' Three short talks on matters of topical interest 12.57 am —The 8.8.C. Dance Orchestra, directed by Henri Hall. 1.24 a.m.— Greenwich tine signal. The news and announcement*. TRANSMISSION S. 6 20 a.m. Big Ben. Amfcrose and hit
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      • 178 4 12.25 p.m. CaU DJA, DJB. German folk song. 12.30 p.m. Light music. 1.2* p.m. News In German. 1.35 p.m. Light music (continued). CIS p.m. Greetings to listeners in Australia. 2.20 p.m. News and economic review In English. 2.35 p.m. Today In Germany. Sound pictures. 2.50 p.m. In the Enchantement
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      • 70 4 7.20 a m»t-10 20 a.m. Broadcast from Station P.C.J., Eindhoven, on wavelength of 31.28 m. 8.50 p.m. Opening announcement (Wavelength 25.57 m.) 8.55 p.m. Music. 3 00 p.m. News fran Holland. 9 10 p.m. Gramophune records. 920 p.m. Well-known people before the Phohl microphone. Prof. Dr. Venlng Melnesz 9.40
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      • 124 4 Wavelength 25.60 n_, 11.720 kc. 6.35 a.m. Concert relayed from Radio-Paris. 7.35 a.m. News in French. Market prices. 8 10 a.m. News in Spanish. 8.20 a.m News in English. 8.35 a.m. Records or theatrical broadcast. 10 35 am. Close down. Wavelength 19.68 m.. 15.243 ke. 6.15 p.m. Day's programme.
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      • 21 4 9 20 p m. Opening announcement. News ta English. News in Japanese. Vocal and Instrumental concert. News In Italian.
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      • 34 4 3.30-6 30 p.m. Chinese Programme. 6.30-10.30 p.m. European Programme. 7.30 p.m. Local-Time Signal, Weather Report, stock Quotations and Announcements. 8.30 p.m.— DAVENTRT— News Baitoiia ast 4 Announcements. 10 30 om.— Close down.
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      • 129 4 6.20 a.m. Gymnastics. 6.35 a.m. Merry recorded music. 6.50 a.m. Time signal. Recorded music. 7.50 a.m. Close down. 10.50 a.m. Opening announcement. 10.54 a.m. Light music. 11.30 a.m. Morning music. 11.50 a.m. Time signal. Weather report. 11.54 a.m. Classical programme. Piano solos. 12.20 p.m. Lunch music. 1.10 p.m. News
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      • 96 4 11.46 a ra. Ti:ne signal. Elfcht Russian folk dances (Lladow).t Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. 12 01 p.m. Francisco Ca-anova and his Spanish Orchestra. Musical selections. 7.16 p m. Talk: "Calcutta Corporation and Primary Education." 7.31 p.m. Modern B nyali song. 7 51 p.m. News bulletin in Bengali.
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      • 120 4 RADIO PROGRAMMES. TRANSMISSION 4. 12.35 a.m.— Big Jen. George Scott-Wood and his Six Swingers. 1.20 a.m. Greenwich tlmt si;nal. The news and announcements. TRANSMISSION 5. 6.20 a.m Big Ben. Fallunan and his Apache Band, ith Ronald Hill.* 6.50 a.m.— 'Empire Magazine.' No. IS.* A weekly review of things at
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