The Straits Times, 21 January 1937
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Title Section39 1937-01-21 1 The Straits Times rKCTABLISHXD NEARLY A CENTUBY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYAN 24 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937 PRICE 10 CEN is. The Straits Times 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1987. PRICE 10 CENTS.39 words
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Advertisement348 1937-01-21 1 i N r>»n.r: 140. CEOM. ST. CPHONC «4Tl>. CAR REPAIRS PROMPT EFFICIENT BRIHKMANN&CI GRANGE RO. 1 I '.scotch whisK^ \A/ LJ I^^sc^hV'*'! THIS MODERN BRUSH WILL CLEAN TEETH /^sl^^| N. BRISTLES ARE SHAPED TO FIT THE INSIDE l^Sf^i \Vv^^^^ AS WELL AS OUTSIDE CURVE OF THE TE£TH Al L GOOD348 words
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Advertisement9 1937-01-21 1 KUALA LUMPVR: 25. JAVA ST. CPHONE 3683). Scots (Uhlsky9 words
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Advertisement723 1937-01-21 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE Mr. and Mra. N. CLTJMBCK. p.p.e. m.v. "Victoria.' 1 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED— Tamil Cook-Boy. Must have good references. Box 645, Strait* Times. CAN anyone recommend reliable syce. Warln, 10 Oaliop Rd. Te.ephone 7839 or 4340. WANTED Dresser /Factory Clerk with experience of manufacturing all grade* of crepe. First723 words
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Advertisement845 1937-01-21 2 WANTED WANTED two United Engineers' B.3 Typ crepuig machines complete. Must be in ins eltus order. Reply giving full particulars an price. Box No. 637, StratU Times. WANTED. 2 Second hand Generators o 350 K.W. each AC. 3 Motors of 80 K.W each A.O. 3 Diesel Oil Engines 130 to845 words
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Advertisement844 1937-01-21 2 BUSINESS PREMISES c TO LET t GODOWNS Read Street off River Valte] Road. 4,000 to 30.000 square feet. Dnltet Engineers Limited. I OFFICES at 1 and 4-A. Prince St. D and S3. Raffles Place. Apply Koh Chen c Kee. 139. KUHney Road. t GODOWNS at Praia "sr Street, convenlentl) situated844 words
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Advertisement637 1937-01-21 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE y d The Exchange Banks will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Thaipusam (Bank Holiday). 1 SINGAPORE MUN1CIPAUT Y Dratetac of Wareham B«mI. fmm Taaiong r Katong Koad to Crescent Road. Owners are notified that the plan, requisition, estimate, and apportionment, In conj nectlon with Notices served637 words
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Advertisement517 1937-01-21 2 BUSINESS CARDS tic. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. "FONO" PENS. Pitman's "Fono" Fountain Pens are specially made for SHORTHAND WORK. All are Self-Fill.ne, each with 14-car-t gold nib irldlum-tippcu. It Is the only pen that Is made for its work.517 words
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Advertisement655 1937-01-21 3 f. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES FENINSI'TAR AND ORIENTAL 6. C°_ I'NDFH CON-TRACT WITH HIS MAJUJ_TY S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM ICNDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage Spore 1936 1937 NA?§^A 16.000 Feb 12 g*«gß JISS655 words
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Advertisement391 1937-01-21 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN. VIA HOMCEOHC «3c SHANGHAI. s.s. KATORI MARD Jan 36 SJ. KASHIMA MARD Peb •> m.s YASUKUNI MARTJ Peb II SJ. HAKONE MARU Mar. 7 sj. SUWA MARU Mar. 33 Roand Uip ttofceta available391 words
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Advertisement508 1937-01-21 3 I any M gyjaj^j PASMNGER AND PRKIGHI SERVICE. SPECIAL CORONATION SAILING to MAftSEILLES or LONDON ANO BACK at li SINGLE FARE by the new and modern M/S "ERRIA" 14.7 M Tons Displacement from SINGAPORE 30 3 J7 due MARSHLLBS 23/4/3? dH LONDON 1/5 37 RETURNING BY M/S "ALSIA" tr M/S508 words
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Advertisement255 1937-01-21 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) APCAR LINE. FOR HONG KONG. SHANGHAI. MOH. KOBE AND OSAKA. S.s. TILAWA lf.M« 28 Jan. 3 p.m. Excelleui modern accommodation tot first and second class passenger*. Specla) holiday return tickets Interchangeable nitb P a O 8 N OO issued at cheap255 words
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Advertisement998 1937-01-21 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE fOtaan rhe Haa Khiew Steamahla Ca, (lMti Ltd. Stean Ship Ca Ltd. and Chsaa Mvtual The Canard White Star Ltd. Steam NavtgaUea Ca, lid.) The Sarawak Steamship Co. Ud, Thr Straits Steamship Ca. LM. The Australian Oriental Une Ltd. The China .VaTlgatleß Ca. L' 4 The998 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article109 1937-01-21 4 Thursday, January 21. Ships al.nfsM« the Wharves or expected U> arrlT. Entrance Godown Gate East Wharf Van Beutsz 22 1 Main Wharf Hakozaki Maru 18 3 Ipoh 15 3 Talma 13 3 Medon 8 3 Pyrrhus 6 3 Empire Dock Karapara 36 3 Klnta 47 4109 words
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Article53 1937-01-21 4 The Pyrrhus for Shanghai etc. Mall previously announced as closing today. Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. will now close on the same day at 3 p.m. The Neumark for Miri. Mall previously announced as closing on Jan 20. at 3 p.m. will now close today Jan. 21. at53 words
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21 1937-01-21 4 NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— AMSTERDAM The air mail dispatched from Singapore on Jan. 13 was delivered In London on Jan. 10.21 words
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Article22 1937-01-21 4 J. P. COEN. J. P. Coen wi.l arrive at y p.m. to- morrow and will .all the same night I far Java.22 words
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Article156 1937-01-21 4 Aden CKarapara) J p m. North America except W. Canada W. States of U.S.A. (Karapara) 3 p m i South America (Karapara) 3 u.m. Burma (Karapara) ..3 p.m. Shanghai (Pyrrhus) 3 p.m. Epypt (Karapara) j D.:n. Great Britain and Europe generally (Karapara) 3 p.m. Ea Norm <fe156 words
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Article206 1937-01-21 4 INWARD. Dutch: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives this afternoon. X.1.M.: From Europe: Arrives tonight. Imperial: From F.ur pc: Arrives tonight. Qantas: From Australia: Due Saturday afternoon. OUTWARD. Correspondence for transmission by X.L.M. must be specially superscribed "By X.L.M." Dutch: To Java and Southern Sumatra Mails close 7 p.m. today.206 words
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Article124 1937-01-21 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By X LJW.Malls will close at Malacca as follows: Tomorrow. Upper Burma. North and Bast India. Aden. Egypt, Europe, Great Britain Ireland. Canada. and VS A fKarapara) 1.15 pjn Saturday. Jan. 23. Medan by air124 words
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Article83 1937-01-21 4 Mails from Europe etc. (London) expected today, Jan. 21, by air (Imperial) will be delivered to boxholders at 6 pm. General delivery of letters tomorrow Jan. 22. at 8.25 am. Malls from Europe (Amsterdam) expected today, Jan 21, by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders at 7.3083 words
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21 1937-01-21 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— LONDON. The air mall dispatched from Singapore on Jan. 10, was delivered In London on Jan. 19.21 words
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Article39 1937-01-21 4 Information has been received that 311 State-aided labourers will arrive in Penang today by s.s. Rohna. It Is expected that 49 will be sent toPulau Jerejak and the balance will proceed to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.39 words
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Article182 1937-01-21 4 SUSPECTED AIM OF COMING TALKS. Shanghai, Jan. 21. A TOKIO move to terminate Manchukuo's "independence" and to include that State in the Japanese Empire is seen in a proposed conference to explore the possibilities of eliminating the Manchukuo-Korean border. At this report proves correct, it will markSin Chew Jit Poh - 182 words
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37 1937-01-21 4 Peiping, Jan. 21. Outbreaks of diptheria and smallpox are reported in Shansi Province, three districts being affected. Measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the diseases.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 37 words
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57 1937-01-21 4 Shanghai, Jan. 21 Mr. S. Kawagoe, Japanese Ambassador, It is reported, will return to .Nanking before the opening of the Kuomintang Conference on Feb. 15, in order to convey the Japanese attitude towards the Sian revolt and to ascertain the Chinese Government's measures to copeSin Chew Jit Poh - 57 words
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53 1937-01-21 4 Shanghai, Jan. 21. More than 120 suspected "traitors" were arrested In the Shutyan district of Kiangsu Province yesterday following a aeries of police raids. The arrests followed seizure of documents In a house alleged to be the meeting place of a reactionary grouj. SinSin Chew Jit Poh - 53 words
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34 1937-01-21 4 Shipping between Ichang and Chungking, In the upper reaches of the Yangtse River, has been completely suspended owing to the continued fall In the water-level.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 34 words
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Article51 1937-01-21 4 Seas Pound Pleasure Resorts And Defence Works London, Jan. 18 During today's gale in the English Channel, heavy seas, which pounded the coast defence works and the promenades of the pleasure resorts, drove many vessels to shelter. The train ferry cargo service between Dover and Dunkirk was cancelled.—BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article47 1937-01-21 4 Chinese Coolies Clash With Japanese. Tientsin, Jan. 21. More than 100 Chinese coolies were Involved in a clash with Japanese smugglers at Tangku yesterday. Japanese gendarmes arrested more than 20 of the coolies on the ground that they were Communist agents. Sin Chew; Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 47 words
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Article56 1937-01-21 4 Jan. 19: Tottorl Maru (Jap.): Chenonceaux (Fch.); Silver Gull, Ban Hong LJong. Raub. (Brit); Siamana Rokan. Bontekoe, Salawatl (Dut.K Jan. 20: Khoen Hoea. Slngkel, Makasser, Toglan. Both, Thedenj (Dut.); Anshun, Hector, Kidderpore, Pinna, Lipls, Meran, Malacca, Tandjong Pinang, Sin Aik Lee ißrtt); Valaya (Slam); Tamahoko Maru, Anyo Maru 'Jap);56 words
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Article21 1937-01-21 4 The Slamat will berth alongside the S.H.B. wharves at 7 a.m. tomorrow and will leave for Europe at 10 am.21 words
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Advertisement613 1937-01-21 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. Mfc aneorparatod to PJiA) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING 4.GKNTS r.H.B. BLT& AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: majM SW—Taasaffc (4U. W* E^AHMfe^BBI^ss^SW^BE H&flu EMPRESS > L 'W/>v4 A i-ormujhUy sailings to Victoria ir7;rj7?r=l»?^sTl/4X »n<l Vancouver Direct or Tia IT --^*$Kk£frr Honolulu shlp's-slde rail connections at Vancouver. KjslUmLnr This time613 words
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Advertisement402 1937-01-21 4 Incorporatad In Straits Settlements) Ct^tJS ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (incorporated in S&giaudX (In.-orporated in 0.8. A > -ELLEBMAN" LINK. BO#TON YEW fOKR RAI.T-MOK* POB HAVRK, LONDON VM CAPE OF GOOD nOPE ROTTERDAM HAOTCRft gTFEL TT^VELER J <ll 222 2 J^TzT Via Ports anal l^on Canal STEP.402 words
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Miscellaneous440 1937-01-21 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night max. rain- bright mln temp, tall s'ahine temp Ins. hrs. "F West Coast. Alor Star 92 Nil 11.3 70 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 91 Nil 11.1 72 Sitiawan 89 Nil 10.9 73 Bukit Jeram JO Nil 11.6 73 Malacca 90 Nil440 words
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Article271 1937-01-21 5 THE Straits Times is publishing: this daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of enter* tainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc. are invited to submit diary dates. HOTELS. I RAFFLES HOTEL: Orchestral concert, 8.15—9.15 p.m. Formal dinner271 words
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102 1937-01-21 5 After twenty-nine years service In the Posts and Telegraphs department, Mr. T. N. Appadural, Head Postmaster. Kuala Lumpur, has handed over charge of the General Post Office to Mr. Chua Kirn Seng. Mr. Appadural has not been in the best of l>eilth and <s102 words
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Article66 1937-01-21 5 His Majesty Visits His Racehorses. Lonaon, Jan. 17. The King and Queen, accompanied by Queen Mary, the Princess Royal and Lord Harewood. drove from Sandringham to Newmarket today and visited the Jockey Club and inspected the royal rac lio.-sps whic.i are stabled at Girton House It IsBritish Wireless - 66 words
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Article15 1937-01-21 5 Tenders have been lnvltc-d Tor the reconditioning of Sydney Lake, in the Gardens. Kuala I.umour.15 words
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Advertisement292 1937-01-21 5 COMEDY Of A FIGHTING HJS^^^B^^f^^^BSft MILK MAN WHO IS A CHAMP W^^^^^^TwM IN LIE RING AND A CHUMP Ol'T OF IT KW yAI HAROLD LLOYD Ha- In a roaring battle of wits and nitwits THE MILKY WAT A Paramount Picture with ADOLPHE MENJOU, VERREE TEASDALE, HELEN MACK Week-en 1 Matinees292 words
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Advertisement96 1937-01-21 5 SUNDAY NEXT AT THE CAPITOL THE LIFE ROMANCE OF TWO FAMOUS PERSONALITIES! /pRIHcisSPEARL£^ Sec tbe Dayang Elizabeth of Sarawak in ber first starring Musical Picture. MARLBOROUGH 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 on the stage Janki Bai and her Troupe. on the stage "PYAR-KI-MAR" ROSELLA PROVISIONS OF ALL VARIETIES ON SALE AT THONG96 words
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Advertisement183 1937-01-21 5 VICTORIA THEATRE "1 937 100 NON-STOP VARIETY SHOW 937 Commencing TONIGHT AND NIGHTLY AT 7.45 9.45 p.m. (SUNDAY— I PERFORMANCE 8.30 p.m.) CHANG WEI CHUNG the WORLD FAMOUS CHINESE MAGICIAN and 30 Talented Artistes DDTriT'C $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 and r^XVIVy-CjO 50 cents Book at Littles GORGEOUS KAY at the full183 words
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Advertisement47 1937-01-21 5 SHIRLEY /^kT\ TEMPLE'S JT IVA FILM; *LfcJ^) "CAPTAIN V *5ftk/ JANUARY" V M«3 At Ike Cod Fish B^l Rifht Somebody to lovr Early Birl SuD( by Phyllis Robins, Ukbted by th« Corona Babes. Price 65 cents. T. M. A. MUSIC HOUSE SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, 1POU and PENANG.47 words
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Article594 1937-01-21 6 Sharp Check To Fall In Rubber Price. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Jan. 21. The market opens with a general air of recovery this morning and with a brighter tone al! round. Tin is up 15s. for three months and 20s. for spot in London and oneeighth594 words
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Article572 1937-01-21 6 uc vai. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers SellersBuyers Sellers 4/- Viipat Tin 5/- 5/6 5/- 5/9 £1 Asam Kumbang 33/6 34/6 32/- 34/£1 Austral Malay 55/- 56/- 55/- 57/5/- Ayer Hitam 23/- 24/- 23/- 24/6 ,J Ayer Weng 1.80 1.90 185 195 £1 Bangrin Tin 24/9 259 24/9 25/6572 words
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Article492 1937-01-21 6 m mt« uiim UIU, l.W 1.3vJ J W 100 2 2 do 7>/ 2 Prefs. 2.55 2.65 2 55 2 65 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 lO.OOn. 8 00 lOOOn £1 £1 B.A.T 6.10.0 6.15.0 6.10.0 6 15 0 1 1 B. M. Broadcasting 0.89 0.95 0 90 0492 words
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Article208 1937-01-21 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 5% 1901 red. 1940 MOO M'ii Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 103 4'/<Vil907 red. 1947 S1.600.U00 Int Mar 31 Sept. 30 112 4^% 190< red 1955 SUOO.jOO Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 120 4 Ci 1913 red. 1963 8*2 300,000 Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114208 words
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Article355 1937-01-21 6 a aoti at v-/U uj All CiVatv Alleiiby 1.95 2.05 2.10 2.20 Alor Gajah 1.60 1.70 1.65 1.75 Amal Malay 2.10 2.20 2.1' 2.25 Ayer Hitam 1.70 1.85 1.70 1.90 Ayer Molek 1.40 1.50 1.40 1.50 Ayer Panas 1.95 2.05 2.00 2.15 Bassett 0.85 0.90 0.90 0.95 Batu355 words
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Article188 1937-01-21 6 rtie following are the .xchtmge ate* this morning according tc tne dally circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanehu Banking CorDorat'.^n SELLING London T.T 3/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 London t months sight 2/4'/fe Lyons, demand ;230 Hamburg demand i4i New York demand 571/, Montreal demand 57188 words
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Article75 1937-01-21 6 Noon, Jan. 21. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) 36% 36 7/16 Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) 36^ .36% No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 36V« 36V4 Feb.-March 36Vi 36% April-June 36% 361/1 July-Sept.75 words
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Article348 1937-01-21 6 London. Jan. 30. Tbe following are today's cloalng middle prices on the Lon-lon Stock Exchange: Tester- Rise day. or Fill Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 116Ti Funding Lean 4 DO. 1960-90 115% +H War Loan 3hi p.c. 105W, +14 Com. Union Assce. (Units) 1014 Prudential Assce. "A' 37%348 words
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Article150 1937-01-21 6 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held Its 1,313th. auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1.170,102 lbs., 522.37 tons; offered 1,058,163 lbs.. 472.40 tons; sold 954,282 lbs.: 426.02 tons. Spot London 10',4d. New York 20% cts. Prices Realised. Ribbed smoked sheet cents per 1b. Standard150 words
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Article266 1937-01-21 6 May Reach Y.200,000,000 Mark After All. It is still extremely difficult to estimate the final balance ol Japan's overseas accounts this year. The Japanese press, however, is Inclined to think that it will show a payable balance of approximately Y.200,000,000. The visible trade up to December266 words
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Article151 1937-01-21 6 Singapore, January a, 12 noon. Buyer Seller OambtPi $6.00 Hamburg Cube 11.00 Java Cune 9.50 Pepper. White Muntck 21 50 White 21.00 Black 12 00 Copra. Mixed 9 00 Sun Dried 9.25 Tapioca Small Flakt j 40 Fair Flake 4. 90 Medium Pearl 5 40 Small Pearl 5 45151 words
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Article96 1937-01-21 6 London, Jan. 20. The following were mean rates ruling at noon today: Paris 105 Athens &47tt New York 4.90 13 16 Bucharest 670 Montreal 4. 91 "4 sellers Brussels 29. 12%. Ri0 414 Geneva 2 1.38 "4 tellers official Amsterdam 8 96 '.i Belgrade 213 Milan 93 9/32 BuenosBritish Wireless - 96 words
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Article176 1937-01-21 6 FRASER COMPANY. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Company Dividend TIN. Hltam 5% int. Kampong Lanjuts 6d. (8th) Bonus Kuala Lumpur 1/- (30th) Kuchai 20% Jnt. Ungul 10% Int. Pungah 6d. .'I3th> Bonus 3d. Southern Kinta 5% mr. Sungei Way 5% int. Takuapa M Thabawleik 6d. (No. 15) GENERAL. W. Hammer 7Vi%176 words
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Article63 1937-01-21 7 Moscow. Jan 18 At the construction site of the Mos-cow-Volga Canal. 137 000 000 cubic metres of earth was excavated and 2 880 000 cubic metres of concrete laid by the end of last December which Is 84 p>r cent, of the entire capital work The 123-kllometre-long canal63 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article594 1937-01-21 7 \MERICAN STRIKE IS ♦BEAR' FACTOR. TERMS OF NEW SCHEME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 9. THE standard tin market has been comparatively steady during the past week without any striking feature as far as business on 'Change has been concerned. The United States have taken only594 words
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Article29 1937-01-21 7 The Renong Tin Dredging Coy., Ltd. output of tin ore for last month was as follows:— No. Cjsedtfe 373.45 pkls, No. 3 <iA*i&e 308.28 'pkls; 381.73 ytos..29 words
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Article31 1937-01-21 7 The Kuala Sldlm Rubber Co. Ltd. has effected a forward sale of 88 tons delivery in equal quantities monthly February/December, 1937, at 37V 2 cents per lb. T.o.h. Penang.31 words
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31 1937-01-21 7 London Jan 19 Their Majesties the King and Queen will visit the British Industries Fair at Olympla twice— on Feb. 16 and 18.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 31 words
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Article51 1937-01-21 7 London Jan 16 The Ministry of Labour's cost of living index shows that the average level of retail prices on Jan. 1 wu about 51 per cent, above the level of July, 1914, compared with 47 per cent. a year ago. The figure is unchanged from December.—BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article129 1937-01-21 7 Purchase Of 900 Acres In Johore And Acquisition Of Pasak Rubber Estate. KEMPAS LIMITED is to acquire an estate with a planted acreage of 912 acres near Bekoh Johore, and is also to absorb Pasak Rubber Estate Ltd. which has a planted acreage of 1,707129 words
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Article759 1937-01-21 7 Pasak Rubber Estate Ltd. recently >btained approval to a scheme of capital reduction which was given effect a in the last report and accounts issued on Dec. 5. Pajam Limited Is also 1 large shareholder in Pasak Rubber. An extraordinary general meeting >f the shareholders of759 words
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567 1937-01-21 7 PROPOSED TOTAL DIVIDEND OF U PER CENT. A NET profit of $48,622 fcr the year ended Oct. 31, is disclosed in the A annual report of Lunas Rubber Estates Ltd. which was issued yesterday. more th&n what was e d in t he P567 words
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209 1937-01-21 7 U.S. TEXTILE PARTY NEARS JAPAN. Restriction Accord Sought For American Market. Tokio, Jan. 4. With the avowed aim of obtaining i pledge from Japanese industrialists that they will restrict their inroads Into the American cotton textile market, six United States leading manufacturers today were nearing Japan. Led by Mr. Cladius209 words
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Article207 1937-01-21 7 The Liverpool Correspondents ot William Jacks and Co.. (Malaya) Ltd., in their report of Jan. 8, 1937, comment as follows PALM OIL: Fully steady again after a slight reaction and the price of Softs is well maintained at £29 15s. There is a good Inquiry for this description207 words
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Advertisement584 1937-01-21 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the Colony ot Hong Kong) The u»Dil:ty ol members l^V" 1 •xtcnt and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Clony. Authorised Capital *5^ 1 oS Issued and Fully Pald-Up $20,000.00* HEAP OFFICE: HONO KONG. BOARD Of DIRECTORS.584 words
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Advertisement154 1937-01-21 7 BANK OF CHINA Telephones: Manager* Office Exchange OepC General Office 5 188 3 Cable Addrew: -CHl'NGKUO" raid Up Capital sS'oJooJ Reserve Fund* rn excea* ol Ch. »3.a»«.«w»<™ Ch. «.4...0.O.OO«.O0 HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI Tse-Vung Sooag. Chairman of Board Sung .ian-Chang Gencn.) Manager 3VERSEAS BRANCHES: London New Vor. and Osaka LONDON BANKKRS:154 words
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Advertisement492 1937-01-21 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in tir»:ana t>y Royal Charter 1853) ?aid Dp Capital In 600.000 shares of £5 each £300 >0 iUserve Fund £3 000 -°°2 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: Bishopsgate. London. E.C. Mor Sta. HonR K.ong Saigon Mnntsar Hollo Semarang Bangkok492 words
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Article192 1937-01-21 8 THIN WOMAN GAINS 111 b IN WEIGHT! Took Tasteless, Fresh-forming Tablets. Here's good news for men and womsn who are gettln to him thin and rundown! For r.ow you can put flesh an scraggy bones, fill out hollow cheeks and thin limbs. Now you can build up your system to192 words
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Advertisement217 1937-01-21 8 mL v t* W BEHER SHAVES AT LESS COST BLADE W Blue Gillettei art the cheapen blades to |UI f_^*\ Hi use— because they provide the greatest P^ I numberofp«rfe«jh»vesperbl»de.Aft«r y-, -1 If J^ all.it Is the co« ptr shove not the cost per |L^».^MWJ| a*^ blade that matters. The217 words
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Advertisement63 1937-01-21 8 PYE RADIO HHv I jli V 93% NATURAL TONE REPAIRS AND SERVICING To all makes of Radio, Amplifier Sound Systems and Equipments Consult us on your SOUND PROBLEMS IVORID-WIDE RADIO CO. 119 North Bridge Road. Singapore Lateet in Quality Radios EVERY MODEL A CHALLENGER Siie Agents "HjI.V." American Kadloa: KEE63 words
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Miscellaneous721 1937-01-21 8 Broadcasting. SINGAPORE-ZHL. Wavelength 225 metres, 1333 kc s (or J.33 me s). TODAY 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Speech and recorded music. PENANG. Station Z II. J Penan*— Wavelength «»J metrr*-- Penan* Wtrele» Society. TODAY p.m. 7. Time signal and day s programme. 7.05 Varieties of opera. 7 55 Share721 words
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Miscellaneous316 1937-01-21 8 7.M a.m.— 1120 a.m. Br&adeaat by Station P.C.J., Eindhoven, on wavelength of 31.28 m. 8.ie p m Opening announcement (wavelength 25.57 m.) 9 00 p.m. Music. 9 05 p.m Talk by Ir. V. J. P. de Blccq van Kuffeicr. 9.J5 p.m. Vloln recital by L. v d Werf Plet Jordl316 words
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Miscellaneous239 1937-01-21 8 730 p.m.— Local-Time «gn»l. Weithrr Rt port. Stock Quotations and Announctraents. 6 30 p m.— DAVENTKY— Newt BullcUn »nd Annouaeement*. 10 30 p.m.— C'ose de»n. NIROM. 10.S0 am 1 50 p m YDA 6.110 kc > U9.67 m.1. ud I OB U.Mt.A k'» ,tS.o m., M r> m m etasing239 words
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Article325 1937-01-21 9 Injustices To Be Removed. SOLEMN OBLIGATION TO NATION. Washington, Jan. 20 A pledge to remove the "cancers of injustice," causing want 111 the midst of plenty, was made by President Roosevelt in his inaugural address. They were determined, he said, to make every American citizen the subject ofReuter - 325 words
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Article40 1937-01-21 9 SHIP AND CREW OF 24 LOST. Berlin, Jan. 20. npHE commander and entire 1 crew of 24 of the German naval experimental ship Welle were drowned when the ship sank in a storm in the Baltic. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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203 1937-01-21 9 Mr. L. P. Lord Appointed. The trustees appointed to administer Lord Nuffleld's £2.000.000 gift to the Special Areas announced this month they have appointed Mr. Leonard P. Lord manager of the Trust. The necessary staff has been engaged, and the offices, which will be at203 words
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Article35 1937-01-21 9 Rome, Jan. 20. The Pope's general physical condition has grown worse following increased pain in his legs. He was only allowed to sit in an armchair for a short time yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article130 1937-01-21 9 HILL OF THE ANGELS RECAPTURED. Madrid, Tan. 20. After being over two months n the insurgents' possession, the Government forces have captured the whole Hill of the Angels, taking over 200 prisoners and a large quantity of munitions. It is estimated 1,000 insurgents held the hill when130 words
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Article80 1937-01-21 9 Both Schoolgirls In Their 'Teens. Chicago. Two schoolgirls, one aged 13 ai.d the other 15. have made remark-ibly successful debuts as singers Betty Jaynes, aged 15 Is the oo»*a star. She has taken Chicago *m storm by her brilliant debut as Mlrr.l In the opera.Reuter - 80 words
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64 1937-01-21 9 Shanghai, Jan. 20. Mr. Ching Tien Koo, former Mayor of Canton, and a trusted subordinate of Mr. Hu Han Mm, the late leader of the veteran section of the Kuomlntan?, has been appointed Vice-Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nanking. Mr. Ching is an old64 words
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Article184 1937-01-21 9 FAQIR OF IPI NOT YET SUBDUED. (From Our Own Correspondent) Calcutta Jan. 12 The following communique In connection with the Frontier situation has been issued:— On Jan. 8 the Razmak and Tochi Brigades reconnoitred respectively towards Zerpezal and the high ground north-west of Biche Kashkal without opposition,184 words
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Article36 1937-01-21 9 Hong Kong, Jan. 19. Stringent measures are being adopted by the Kwangtung Government for the registration of opium addicts in t territory. Employers who have report to the police.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 36 words
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Article56 1937-01-21 9 Work Retarded By Influenza. London, Jan. 19. Progress of work on the overhaul at Southampton of the Cunard-Whlte Star liner Queen Mary has been retarded because several of the workmen are suffering from influenza. In consequence the Queen Mary's resumption of service hat been postponed56 words
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Advertisement152 1937-01-21 9 HOTELS Orchtstral CMCtrt 8.15 to 9.15 pjn. V\. Dinar aid Bute <'•"-•> 9.45 to mMniirkt Eala Htff and Bob Bwnatt J\, OM e« Aj«ariea-« Feremeat Dance Tea«M Nan-diners Raffles Cakbratad Orchestra Directed by Daa Hopkins RaffiM 4ra«s«rie b~ B^h R~d RedUCid PfJCtS SeV Our New T»riff ADELPHI 1? HOTEL ROOF-GARDEN152 words
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Advertisement171 1937-01-21 9 INSURANCE. FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR rTDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THB LONDON ASSURANCE HONU KONG FIRE INSCE CO LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD WEBTERN ASSURANCE CO UNION INSCE SOCIETY OF CANTON LTD. EAQLE STAR BRIT DOM INS CO LTD. BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE CO GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated to 88 > SELANGOR CLUB FRASER'S171 words
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1093 1937-01-21 10 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 1937. Hong Kong Slump. Singapore is now happily emerging from the depression which has clouded its commercial life for the past five years or more. Hong Kong, on the other hand, has been steadily descending into the depths for the past five years and does not1,093 words
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Article1411 1937-01-21 10 The Missing Soldiers— Much Talk But Few Recruits— More Weird Notions— "Walking Out" With the Royal Air Force. By Our Military Correspondent. London, Jan. 11 Finding new ways to find recruits, seems to be as difficult as finding the recruits themselves. Everyone is taking a hand in1,411 words
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Article, Illustration506 1937-01-21 10 "SAKAI" OMNIBUS. THE word Sakai has been appearing In Straits Times head-lines frequently of late, but it looks as though we shall huve to be more precise in future. This is what Mr. H. D. Noons says in the latest issue of the Journal of the506 words
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Advertisement171 1937-01-21 10 MARCONI ALL-WAVE RADIO GRAMOPHONE covering wave length from 7 to 225t metres The Greatest tkiag Hi wirelesi ftr years New Shipment Just Arrived $335 Easy Payment terms on application THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. (S.S.) LIMITED. (Opposite the New Pier SINGAPORE) PENANG. KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and BANGKOK. Remington FOR LONG LIFE.171 words
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Advertisement115 1937-01-21 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE ADF.LPIII HOTEL Special Dinner Dance Cabaret. GAKBICK THEATRE. GEYLANG Passionate Heart (A Cantonese Talkie) Sunset (SUent) 7.4S p.m. GLOBE THEATRE Cockeyed Cavaliers. 7.15—9.30. GBEAT WORLD— THE SKY TALKIE The Phantom ot the West. NEW WORLD Side Shows, cabaret, wmih Talkies Theatres ctnemaa. RITZ GEYLANG Three Godfathers. With Irene115 words
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Advertisement7 1937-01-21 10 FATHER OF TWINS AT 100. Anak Singapura.7 words
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Article, Illustration27 1937-01-21 11 A party of 3« British schoolboys who left Southampton on Jan. 8 on board the Windsor Cmstle, bound for a tour of South Africa and Southern Rhodesia.27 words
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Article437 1937-01-21 11 Nanking Begins Offensive. CHIANG DIRECTING CAMPAIGN. Nanking, Jan. 20. HOSTILITIES between Government troops and the rebels under Gen. Yang Hu-cheng have broken out during a severe snowstorm at Huahsien, on the Lunghai Railway, 50 miles to the east of Sian, capital of Shensi. The Government troopsSin Chew Jit Poh - 437 words
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58 1937-01-21 11 London, Jan. 20. The Archbishop of Canterbury, openIng the Convocation of Canterbury at. Westminster Abbey today said We meet on the anniversary of the death of King George V of blessed memory whom in our hearts we remember with gratitude and love. We desire toBritish Wireless - 58 words
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Article106 1937-01-21 11 "Officer In The Tower" Released. London, Jan. 20. Ex-Lieutenant Norman Bail-lie-Stewart, who in 1933 was sentenced to five years imprisonment for imparting information to a foreign Power, was released from Maidstone gaol today to enable him to attend the funeral of his father. Lieut. Colonel BaillieWright, who died at BristolReuter - 106 words
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Article226 1937-01-21 11 NORTH SEA GALE HAVOC. Oilo, Jan. 20. Part of the crew of the Trym have been saved by a lifeboat from the mall boat Venus. Attempts are now beii.g made to rescue the remainder oy means of a rope slung between the two vessels.— Reuter226 words
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Article120 1937-01-21 11 Brigadier-General Tomkinson. A Reuter message from London records the death of Brigadier Tomkinson. manager of His Majesty's racing and breeding studs since 1932. Brigadier H. A. Tomklnson D.S.O. was born in 1881 and attended the Royal Military College at Sandhurst after leaving Etcn. He Joined120 words
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Article21 1937-01-21 11 Radio-telephone service between Shanghai, Swatow and Canton will be opened shortly. Tests carried out yesterday proved satisfactory.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 21 words
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953 1937-01-21 11 EFFECTS OF ANOTHER WORLD WAR. Importance Of Maintaining League Of Nations. "CRUSADING PSYCHOLOGY" OF YOUNGER GENERATION. MR. Eden's speech at the reassembling of Parliament on Tuesday, is of particular interest and importance in so far as it deals with the present world953 words
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Article163 1937-01-21 11 London, Jan. 19 Arrangements have been approved by the King for a special Coronation issue of stamps, to consist of three denominations in one common design for each of the Colonial dependencies. Similar arrangements are also being made for Newfoundland. The Issues will be an sale fromBritish Wireless - 163 words
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Article47 1937-01-21 11 Australian Plan. Sydney, Jan. 21. A plan to give British ships a larger share of cargoes between Australia and China and Japan has been drawn up by Mr. Thorby, Assistart Minister of Commerce, and will shortly be discussed by the cabinet.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article, Illustration39 1937-01-21 11 Lord Baden-Powell snapped at St. Pancras Station, London, on Jan. 8 en route for India, to be present at the All-India Scout Jamboree at Delhi during the first week in February. Be will spend his elghteieth birthday in India.39 words
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Article89 1937-01-21 11 GERMAN COMMENT. Berlin, Jan. 20. The official and political reaction to Mr. Eden's speech at the opening of Parliament appears to be considerably less unfavourable than the first press comment cabled earlier.— Reuter. According to a Reuter message yesterday Mr. Eden's speech was described by the89 words
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Article192 1937-01-21 11 NEW YORK PRICE ADVANCE. CHANGE OF LOCAL SENTIMENT. TPHE fall in the price of rubber which has been gradual for the last two weeks has been checked suddenly. In New York yesterday, the price advanced by seven-six-teenths of a cent and this movement has resulted in a192 words
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75 1937-01-21 11 Cairo Safely Reached. Cairo. Jan. 21. The French airman Doret, who is flying from Paris to Japan, arrived here at 10.45 last night.— Reuter. Doret was previously reported to have arrived at Brindlsi at 1.32 p.m. yesterday and left again for Cairo at 3.1075 words
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Advertisement246 1937-01-21 11 BABY CARS ifA MI =SM I USH CHAIRS "WELL FOLDER" Mr. Tan-Sad folds and springs. —^»> New model, with rigid frame, He helps you with J drop-front, and deep body. a:l9orts of things.' M r REVERSIBLE handle, with Mk m thick rubber grip; draughtproof JM M hood, piped and with246 words
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Article, Illustration71 1937-01-21 12 Captain H. Yano, who arrived at Singapore today by the N.YJC. liner, Hakozaki Uf.ru, on his way to London is to succeed Captain Huzita as Japanese Naval Attache. Captain Yano has been for many years in the Japanese Navy. This is his first diplomatic appointment. "My job71 words
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Article281 1937-01-21 12 Who Will Represent Malaya? Choosing Units For Coronation. FOLLOWING the announcement r that 10 officers and non-com-missioned officers of the Volunteer Forces in Malaya will be selected to attend the Coronation of King George VI, and to take part in the royal procession from. Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, considerable281 words
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304 1937-01-21 12 OIK travellers caused a commotion at the Singapore clocks yesterday afternoon. They arrived at the quayside to embark on their ship and saw Eastern wares spread out under the shadow of the sheds. Stepping up to the silken clcths they rummaged about and304 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-01-21 12 Viscount Tredcgar. in Singapore now on his way to Java, Borneo and New Guinea.14 words
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Article219 1937-01-21 12 > nnlication Before Mr. Justice MHls. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Jan. 20. Mr. Francis George Vaux appeared this morning before Mr Justice Mills, on behalf of the Johore Bar Committee, when the hearing of a motion concerning an advocate and solicitor came up219 words
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269 1937-01-21 12 PLANS FOR TESTING COMMUNICATIONS. Special Phone Wires To "Danger Points." FORTRESS READY TO MEET ANY DIRECT ATTACK. MILITARY units m Singapore are already busy preparing for the combined manoeuvres which are to take place next month. One of the main purposes of the269 words
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Article120 1937-01-21 12 Night Operations Volunteers Participate. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore, Bahru Jan. 20. Prior to the forthcoming combined manoeuvres In the vicinity of Singapore, several of the units of the Johore Military Forces detailed to participate are undergoing intensive training to prepare them for the "big120 words
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Article69 1937-01-21 12 At Singapore Today. On their way to Manila to attend the Eucharlstlc Congress at Manila at the beginning of next month, a party of 170 French and Belgian Roman Catholics passed through Singapore this morning by the Messagerles Marltimes French mall liner Sphinx. Hundreds more devout Caholle?69 words
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82 1937-01-21 12 SWIMMER WEDS. Mr. Philip Druiding And Miss Ida Mrantz. Mr. Philip Druiding, Managing Director or L. A. Dreyfur Co., Ltd, Singapore, was married at the Singapore Registry Office yesteiday to Miss Ida Mrantz, of Wtttlngen, Argovle, Switzerland, before Mr. W. O. Reeves, Marriage Registrar. A keen swimmer who recently played82 words
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Article81 1937-01-21 12 At the annual general meeting of the Singapore Section of the Engineering Association of Malaya, held at the Adelphi Hotel last night, the following office-bearers were appointed for the ensuing year: Chairman: Mr. F. H. Robinson. Vice-chairman: Mr. J. O. A. Sutherland. Hon. Secretary. Mr. A.81 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-01-21 12 Going Aboard: The elephants of Luko's circus take the gangway at the Singapore docks yesterday (see news story on this page).21 words
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846 1937-01-21 12 MAY WEAKEN SOLIDARITY. THAT sporadic missions established by different Christian sects should not be encouraged so far as the primitive hill peoples of the Malay Peninsula are concerned is the view" expressed by Mr. H. D. Noone, Field Ethnographer of the Perak846 words
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Article298 1937-01-21 12 Malay Regt. To Welcome Visitors. Changi Camp Open On Sunday. r J"HE Malay Regiment will be at home to members of the public next Sunday morning, and on the following Sunday as well. Visitors wi'l be allowed to make a tour of the camp, and will be afforded a unique298 words
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51 1937-01-21 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok Jan. 20. The former royal yacht Mahachakkri left for Italy this morning after the vessel and crew had been blessed by Buddhist monks. The yacht was warmly cheered on its passage from Bangkok to the river's51 words
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Advertisement26 1937-01-21 12 \C Wr Ha^lbu^ Oil Hexagons Made oF Ihe purest glucose Fortified wifh Dextrose Highly recommended by oil Doc tors. Spec idly good for AHdetes.children and Invalids.26 words
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Article, Illustration4433 1937-01-21 13 SUGGESTION THAT IT WAS "FREIGHT RACKET. Mr. L. Richards' Evidence In Dismissal Suit. EFFORT TO GET CHEAPER RATES THAN THOSE OF CONFERENCE. A DETAILED amount of his dealings with Anglo-French and A BendixersLtJ whuh led to his resignation and sulrsequem ,!,S from the4,433 words
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Article, Illustration33 1937-01-21 13 Looking for Claude, the crocodile who was sleeping peacefully m hut crate at the docks yesterday before going aboard the S.S. Merlin for Saigon (see news story on pare 12 Straits Times Photograph.33 words
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664 1937-01-21 13 ALLEGED FALSE STATEMENT ABOUT TEXTILES. Further Hearing Of Local Case. Further evidence was recorded by Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Singapore cVnilnal District Court yesterday in the case In which Inder Singh Is charged with having made a false or misleading written statement, that nine cases of goods, Imported664 words
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Article231 1937-01-21 13 Chinese Chai-ged In Singapore. A preliminary Inquiry was conducted by Mr. W. G Reeves, in the Singapore Third Court yesterday, in the case In which Tas Yew Boh Is charged with having used as genuine a forged document, the travellers' cheques of Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son,231 words
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Article191 1937-01-21 13 Sakai May Skip Individualism. And Become Most Modern Community. |*HE possibility of the primitive tribes of Malaya passing direct rom their present social organisaion into a modern corporative :ommunity, without the tran ional phase of individualism (xaerienced by Western civilisation, was referred to yesterday by Mr. 3. D. Noone, Field191 words
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Advertisement32 1937-01-21 13 ii 11 ::^k i S m BP Mm 9 m I M 3 #BB B I ?<— F Y. h EASTEIR LIFE ASSURANCE C.° I!? SINGAPORE BRANCHES "the coiminr oiiHE swrj trf.s. it32 words
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Advertisement49 1937-01-21 13 MODELS AS WORN BY FAMOUS FILM STARS SPECIAL DISPLAY IN WINDOWS AND STORE (exclusive ''"'^A FILM STAR MODELS >t A WHITE KID #*r iJ^a/ AS WORN BY jßpPjy GINGER ROGERS 00? CLAUDEnE COLBERT m~-~~m MARLENE DEITRICH |)f >' JUST UNPACKED salT A QC m &S£o^ PRICE c Tu&&> j 149 words
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714 1937-01-21 14 Second Round Matches To Be Played Today. THE last two first-round games in the S.C.C.'s scven-a-side rugger tournament were played on the padang yesterday. The Royal Army Medical Corps beat the Third Ar.ti-Aircraft liiigade by three points to nil. The Middlesex "A beat Singapore Cricket714 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-01-21 14 The Middlesex "A" team who defeat ed the SC.C. "B" yesterday in the seven-m-side rugger tournament. Straits Times Photograph.19 words
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Article218 1937-01-21 14 Fixtures For Coming Season. The annual meeting of the Football Association of Mals.ya was held In Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year: President. Dr. J. A. Webster, of Singapore; vice-president, Mr. S. D. Scott, of Ipoh; hon. secretary and treasurer,218 words
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168 1937-01-21 14 HARD COURTS TIES. Yesterday's Results At Farrer Park. Lawn Tennis. The following are results of yesterday's ties In the Farrer Park hard courts tournaments: Handicap Men's Doubles: P. H. Loh, and T. G. Choo beat Thomas and H. L Ward 4—6, 6—3. 6—4. G. H. Tan and H. G. Tan168 words
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Article189 1937-01-21 14 Sensations In F.A. Cup Replays. WINS FOR YORK ACCRINGTON. Soccer cup-ties notoriously furnish surprises and there were two yesterday, in replayed third round ties in the F.A. Cup competition, when Third Division (North) teams in Accrington and York defeated Second Division opponents in Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City respectively, after189 words
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Article81 1937-01-21 14 "I have written before that I consider Perry the greatest player I have ever seen. "Perry will not defeat Vines every tune they meet, but should, I think, win six of eight matches. Hans Nusslein, one of the leading professionals, practised with us in England81 words
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Article336 1937-01-21 14 Hockey. Snap Goals In Last Five Minutes. Scoring both their goals in the last five minutes after being apparently doomed to defeat, the R.A. (Changl) won 2—l2 1 against the SCR.C. at Hong Lim Green yesterday. The Chinese played well and should have won, but they336 words
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Article476 1937-01-21 14 Cricketers Urged To Practice. The report of the Ceylon Club for 1936, to be presented at the annual meeting in the club-house at Balestler Road on Sunday at 4 p.m.. states that there were 63 members at the beginning of the year. Sixteen members resigned, left the476 words
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Advertisement54 1937-01-21 14 t^iTii i■■ tjBB I§' V mt .Lieut. Chestnutt is seen here with ball at toe in the A.A.B.'s rugger •sevens" game with the R.A.M.C., which the medical men won. Straits Times Photograph. ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION C O'M P A N V LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF MOTORS O. F INTRINSICALLY SOUND DESIGN AGENTS54 words
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Advertisement108 1937-01-21 14 9 he CcUc fofc Spotitinff People 1937 w^^Att B. S.S. SCOUT |K| P^^^^fca_ Delightfully smart aftH p^se- J^« t g Z« "X in appearance, outstand- t ™%Z c£ j^\mfiulSi& in9 in p« rformance tried and 0/ ot> tructlon !»l!V\\mLiXm» proved, and backed by a famo us name and trade mark,108 words
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Article, Illustration631 1937-01-21 15 R.A.E VICTORS AFTER GRIM BATTLE. DAWSON'S FINE PLAY: SCORES THREE GOALS. (By A Special Correspondent) SINGAPORE hockey enthusiasts missed a great hockey thrill yester- day by the playing of the R.A.F. vs. S.R.C. match at Seletar. The result was a splendid win631 words
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Article418 1937-01-21 15 Club Saved By A Last Minute Goal. On the padang yesterday the S.C.C. and S.S. Police hockey teams played a draw, each side scoring once in the last ten minutes. The Club goal came with only a minute left, Forbes netting with a fine drive.418 words
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Article362 1937-01-21 15 The Fixtures For Saturday. The following are Saturday's fixtures In the Hcmc soccer leagues: ENGLISH LEAGUE. DIVISION I. Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton. Birmingham vs. Charlton A. Bolton W. vs. Huddersfleld. Brentford vs. Sunderland. Leeds U. vs. Grlmsby T. Liverpool vs. Everton. Manchester C. vs. Portsmouth. Mlddlesbro vs. StokeReuter - 362 words
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Article65 1937-01-21 15 TODAY. Kurbi: 8 C.C. Beven-a-side tournament. Hockey- S.C.C. v«. Mlddt.. padang; RAP. A.PC. SeleUr; O B.C. w. y.W V V uSf zroxnd. TOMORROW. Hockey: MWdi. vi. S.R.C. Ut, Oillman Barracks- S.C.C. vs. St. Andrews School, padang; S.R.C. tad vs. Excise Dept., padang; Police vs. 8.C.R.C., Depot: R.I.65 words
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Article201 1937-01-21 15 Results Of First Round Ties. The first round matches in the Pa Amateur Cup competition, played or. Jan. 9, were as under The Casuals (holders)* 4 Oxford City 1 Anglo (Purfleet)* 3 Barking 3 Aylesford P. M.« 3 Wimbledon 1 Barnet* 4 Lowestott Town 2 Bishop Auckland 4201 words
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Article675 1937-01-21 15 Lynch A Real Champion Montana Won Honour In Defeat Henry Mortell May Go Far Gems From Neville Cardus. Conducted by "ECHO. ilfE have a real British world cham- i plon In Benny Lynch, who successfully defended his flyweight title against a very worthy opponent in Small Montana675 words
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Article625 1937-01-21 16 Co rre spondencc. An Ex-Service Man's Reflections. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Some few days ago "Volunteer was deploring in your correspondence columns the lack of recruits for the Volunteer Force. The reluctance of young men to serve their country625 words
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196 1937-01-21 16 Increase In Cost Of Living. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, While rubber was at five or six cents per lb., employees in limited companies or commercial houses had to face a severe cut in wages and were also deprived of their usual196 words
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Article130 1937-01-21 16 Treaty Regarding Siamese Malay States. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— With reference to the Kra Canal rumours, under the AngloSiamese Treaty of 1910 I think you will find that Slam cannot enter Into any foreign relations affecting the Siamese Malay ?tates without consulting Great130 words
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Article120 1937-01-21 16 Through the a slstance ol Che Mohd. Salleh, M.C.S., District Officer, Ulu Langat, ft Tamil school was opened during the week-end, at Kajang. The school Is situated at the Reservoir Road, and shou'd be of great help to parents of the Indian and Ceylon communities,120 words
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Advertisement323 1937-01-21 16 Arriving in February MODEL 61 g+ A radio r Mr I MY TMAT AU mains Short and 3fc M MM IMAI Medium -wave receiTer with I a# M ALL CAN aU Utest Phllco innovation* AFFORD Including vernier two speed M M, tuning with spread band dial M tuning oversea* stations323 words
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Advertisement146 1937-01-21 16 BRITISH PORTLAND CEMENT JgJSJjB IITUNNE ITE* VB^^~ \%A MW B x^gwoo£^' All Enquiries should be addressed to the Sole Agents PATERSON SIMONS CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENAN6. IntKt o Aw c AN D v^; V\ if va t^EsES -ta^._ sole BnIIC TC A n 8 PA IT n FM146 words
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Article, Illustration1173 1937-01-21 17 Tamil On Cheating Charge At X.L THE story of how he planned a function at the Kuala Lumpur Ar*ana of the Sultan of Pahang in honour of a member of the M.C.S. was toM by Simon David, the Tamil, who is charged with1,173 words
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Article210 1937-01-21 17 To Take Siamese Naval Crews To Europe. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 18 The Siamese Royal yacht Maha Chakkri, now named Angthong, after years of lying at anchor In the Bangkok river, is to sail the high seas again and make her first voyage to210 words
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Article97 1937-01-21 17 Malacca Collections Total $2 217. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Jan. 18. The following is the statement >t accounts in connection with the 1936 Poppy Day collections In Malacca: By sale of poppies in the town and Prlnggit area, $308.96: car Mascots and labels, per Mrs. P97 words
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Article81 1937-01-21 17 "Our small Choir at St. Marks Church carries on valiantly, but there has been no response to my appeal lor volunteers to assist us. May I again ask any who can make a cheerful noise to come forward and help us. We have a good organ and willing Organists, but81 words
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Article94 1937-01-21 17 Chinese Charged With Causing M'schiVf. Before Mr W. G. Reeves hi the Singapore Third Court, a Chtm se named Ho Ah Boon was charged w'.th causing mischief by breaking glass attached to the walls of the depot of fie Registrar of Vehicles. Middle Road, on Tuesday. The accused94 words
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28 1937-01-21 17 The China Merchants SNavigation Company announces the inauguration cf a new service, beginning next month, between Amoy (Fukien) and Man'la —Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 28 words
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Article21 1937-01-21 17 Mrs Williams, wile of Mr. P. M. Williams of Messrs imnlops Malacca, has arrived alter a It* months' ncilday in Australia.21 words
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Advertisement174 1937-01-21 17 GIVE IT A NAME Drinking whisky without knowing the name of it shows remarkable indifference to a good thing! And though all genuine Scotch whisky is good, there is something consistently excellent about Johnnie Walker which makes it always worth giving your whisky that name, instead of just asking for174 words
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Advertisement116 1937-01-21 18 9U HILLMAN MINX MAGNIFICENT tested and proved in every feature continues of course for 1937* JZ&I LuicU\ Off StyL. o*u£ *lUuSL ■^i rSif .^^bb la^fcW ill b^bW v v^B ■> Vk }Sl .^B^^~^\!^B^Bm i vh^. Minx Magnificent, the most successful light car ever introduced to the motoring public. Built to116 words
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Article, Illustration985 1937-01-21 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) London Jan. 11. Domestic legislation will make the Parliamentary session which begins on Jan 19 one ol the most laborious within political memory Developments in Europe may render It also one 01 the most critical sessions In the history of this country985 words
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Article238 1937-01-21 19 ILLNESS OF JAPAN'S GRAND OLD MAN. Prince Salonji, whose serious illness was recently reported from Toklo. Is the last survivor of the Genro. or Elder Katsura. Prince Salonji was head of the Saionji Cabinet, when he was called upon to form a government In January 1906238 words
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Article122 1937-01-21 19 Why Father Could Not Receive It Paris. A prize for virtue, amounting to £1.000 is awarded in France each year to the largest family Judged worthy of it. This year it was awarded to a family of twelve children Grossetete by name living In the122 words
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Article162 1937-01-21 19 Village That Insisted On Being Taxed. Port Moresby, Papua. Inhabitants of a village In Papua have Just Insisted on their "right" to do taxed. When the Government tax-collector passed throguh the village, which had been exempted from taxation, he was greeted with an indignant protest from tbeReuter - 162 words
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125 1937-01-21 19 A letter of greeting to the Duke of Windsor has been sent by the Edinburgh Area Council of the Brittsh Legion, expressing earnest prayers for your Royal Hlghness's health and happiness." The council tendered its heartfelt gratitude and thanks to his125 words
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Article36 1937-01-21 19 Mrs. Blatch-Cox, the "grand old lady" of Torquay, Is one of the few people who can claim to have lived under six monarchs. She was bom during the reign of William IV.36 words
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Article280 1937-01-21 19 MENACE TO OLD BUILDINGS. TRACKING DOWN THE 'DEATH WATCH.' The hunt for death watch beetles among the ancient pile of buildings In Holborn, facing Gray's Inn-road. London, goes merrily on. Mr. F. H. Williams, of the Office of Work*. Is In charge of the huntsmen.280 words
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Article71 1937-01-21 19 Detroit. Ninety-two- years-old C. W. Kelley is back in the State prison at Jackson, Michigan, where he served his first sentence in 1890. I Since then he has been In eleven different prisons. His present sentI encc is five years for obtaining money !by falseUP - 71 words
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Advertisement275 1937-01-21 19 DOG SHOW J&9* 9 promoted by the Malayan Kennel Association New Racecourse, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore From 11.30 a. m. to 6 p. m., Sunday, January 24th. Reservations for Cold Luncheons and Tea can be made at Robinson Co., Ltd. Phone 5894. EXPOSUREMETER IS JUST AS IMPORTANT B^H TO A275 words
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Article, Illustration151 1937-01-21 20 British Scoute admiring street deeor*ttons of Oranges (symbol of the House of Orange) at Th« Hague on Jan. 4. The scouts are the British contingent of 36 Rover Seowt* to the D»*ch Wlnterietr of 700 Rover Scouts at the annual conference at Rotterdam. Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard in the151 words
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Advertisement7 1937-01-21 20 m*!*£ (icC v^aJ SOLE AGCHTS (jUTTIIIIE^^ IE/7 words
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Advertisement5 1937-01-21 20 PHOSFERINE^ GREATEST OF j£ ALLTONICS«^B5 words
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Title Section16 1937-01-21 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT. POUR PAGES THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937. No. 54.16 words
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Article, Illustration1328 1937-01-21 1 PLEASANT LIFE FOR SERVICES "MEMS." «¥F you are go- ing out for the first time." said a woman to me on the boat, "you'll house easily in Singapore. But perhaps," here she gave me an odd, arrested look, "you are going to the Naval1,328 words
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Article587 1937-01-21 1 Marion Morton - Marion Morton. (By "THERE was once a famous and oft-married man who, when somebody suggested that having married so many wives he must know quite a lot about the vagaries of the feminine sex, answered "Well they all look alike to me at seven o'clock587 words
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Advertisement22 1937-01-21 1 Fashions, Society, Gossip. SWEET MARIE V^T^M ?o^\ ANN HATHAWAY V^^^tf^HKS SAMPLER CHOCOLATES Agentt:JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG KUALA LUMPUR. Matter*— 2.22 words
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Advertisement151 1937-01-21 1 taMMaJfl Every day ruo tno darling's scalp with NESTOL, which cleanses and curls baby's hair. THE LOVABLE FRAGRANCE £vj rCc L iiv^vv_ _Jtt r\~~ P! (1 fl ,-^^t^Y^«^al^o m -L JukSkT For all those little adventures with the •^■Pjjf* thaU °f tnc unexpected about them youx jflf first flight maybe151 words
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Article909 1937-01-21 2 "Ulu" Rest-Houses Are Really Quite Good. ]MOTORING in this country is a necessity and. is rarely considered a pleasure. We motor to town because we must have Cold Storage. We motor to other bungalows because it is the only way of visiting our neighbours. We909 words
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511 1937-01-21 2 Marion Morton - BE A UTY BOXES MORE SCIENTIFIC THAN EVER. Marion Morton. (By jyjODERN beauty culture is so advanced nowadays, that Indifferent complexions are really an anachronism. Many women, however, do not yet take advantage of the new methods of enhancing and preserving facial beauty. They then try to cover the defects511 words
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Article93 1937-01-21 2 Jt Is sometimes difficult to remove the odour of fish from knives and forks, even with the most careful washing. If, however, you rinse them under a ccld tap. and then rub 'hem over with a cut lemon, before washing them in warm water, none of the93 words
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305 1937-01-21 2 Madge Ames - Madge Ames. (By AT one time shells of every des- cription formed the most popular motif for furnishing schemes, and even for dress accessories. But now stars have taken their place. They look most attractive hi colours or in gold or silver and305 words
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Advertisement218 1937-01-21 2 Healthy children are happy children Add a daily spoonful of 'KEPLER* jf^Vfc Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract JST^*) v* 1 C to the diet of all children. Watch fe^sJ^^^ V them grow progressively stronger, ft/lafe'' 1 firmer of limb and bright of eye *>i under its vitalising influence. -'KEPLER'-218 words
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Advertisement408 1937-01-21 2 }bur I IflHapil I est HB \Friend Lbbbl Hi f PPI bMPK.'*^s^l ftfiT Pure and delicately medic.ted,LLU iBBf^^S^^BBBBBi utlcura Talcum cools and comfort* ;CT X /f' llin baby's tender skin and keeps it I"*' Hbbß^ j Afl ANU sweet and wholesome. Shaken on AND I 1^- MaWF f fID kin408 words
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Article, Illustration610 1937-01-21 3 Features Of The New Season 's Fashions. (From Our Woma Straits Times Office, iri^t «t™~t T«n 11 ..v,,,.nv 1l r V m JANUARY, in the Fashion world, is a month of looking back. It is v «u~..* rt,n too soon to know much about610 words
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Article423 1937-01-21 3 Questions regarding children, the nursery, household management, marketing, cookery and other matters will be answered by women contributors who have had many years of practical experience in Malaya. Letters should be addressed to the Inquiry Bureau, Straits Times, Singapore. Where a confidential reply is requested, a stamned,423 words
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Advertisement171 1937-01-21 3 Announces that a special tailoring dept: has been opened, owing to the request of many of our customers. Only tailored suits and coata suitable for going away. Workmanship by specially trained tailors. A shipment of very exclusive Paris and Viennese models have been just received. 5, Stamford Road, CAPITOL BUILDING.171 words
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Advertisement91 1937-01-21 3 %c new FRIGIDAIRE VO<2A Km METER-MISER guaranteed I 14 YEARS 14 vitally interesting linkedup Frigidalre advertisements will appear consecutively lit the Straits Times every Thursday LOOK FOR THEM. PATERSON SIMONS CO.. LTD. REFRIGERATING AIRCONDITIONING ENGINEERS^ [eotrancing' Kayier* Mir-O-Kleer* stock- jl ings cling wilh suave per- faction to ankles. Hold them91 words
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Article, Illustration562 1937-01-21 4 Housewife - Make Food Interesting For Your Kiddies SOME TIFFIN SUGGESTIONS. Housewife. By Singapore. Jan. 10. mothers In Malaya find It a difficult and worrying .ask catering for children whose appetites are poor, and who appear to be completely disinterested In food. In dealing with this problem, one must realise that It562 words
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Article187 1937-01-21 4 Certain foods possess the natural organic chemicals necessary for the prevention and treatment of disease, and they can be Included In the everyday diet. The following Is a list of such foods with their medical value Apples For Indigestion and constipation. Barley For fevers and bladder187 words
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Article705 1937-01-21 4 (Special To The Straits Times.) JHIS market list has been specially compiled for the Straits Times by a Singapore housewife and gives last Tuesday's prices. Thoae prices are only approximate, hot they win be useful as a general guide both for women who do their own marketing705 words
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144 1937-01-21 4 Earl Told Her He Did Not Love Her. The Countess of Jersey, formerly Miss Patricia Kenneth Richards, was granted a decree nisi with costs by Mr Justice I*ncton in the Divorce Court on Jan. H because of the misconduct of the Earl of Jersey,144 words
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Advertisement153 1937-01-21 4 16,697 More convincingly, more dramatically than all the words a thousand presses could print, that figure tells the story of the superiority of Westinghoute refrigerators. Think of it! Sixteen thousand, six hundred and ninety seven refrigerators. Stand then^ in a row, side by side, and the line of gleaming white153 words
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Advertisement180 1937-01-21 4 Babies need this PmUcUhq Motherj if you want tbe best for baby, insist on Mermen Amiseptic Horated Powder. It ie silky soft, comforting to leader skin and absolutely safe. Because this powder is definitely antiseptic, it relieves chafing and prickly heal checks the spread of fiSa irritations guards against infections.180 words
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