The Straits Times, 26 January 1937
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Title Section38 1937-01-26 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA, 20 PA(.ES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 10 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2«, 1937. PRICE 10 CENT38 words
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Advertisement313 1937-01-26 1 Singapore: 140, cecil st. cphone 5471). CAR REPAIRS PROMPT EFFICIENT BRINKMANN&CO GRANGE RO. AIR CONDITIONING P iUH GENERAL ELECTRIC -ss.-" ori sr"-' (OF U.S.A.) SYSTEM This system cools, dehumidifies and circulates the air under the automatic control of a thermostat which can be adjusted to suit individual requirements. Air filtration313 words
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Advertisement58 1937-01-26 1 SHELLEY -'"IBP^^^S m T 1 TT A 1 SPiSfe SERVICES POETRY IN CHINA! NEW AND ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS SIMILAR TO ILLUSTRATION ALWAYS AVAILABLE. WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION OF THIS EXQUISITE CHINA WHICH, WE FEEL SURE. WILL CONVINCE YOU OF ITS BEAUTY. ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE The Imperial "Good Companion" m SOLE58 words
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Advertisement129 1937-01-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR 85. JAVA ST. CPHONE 3683 Scots ttJhLsky a i%. in ii j vja II fl j\3 "CABLE." l Tan Willow Oxford. Smart medium toe plain or punched toe cap. Sizes: sto 11. Prices: $10.50 and $11.50 "CABLE." jSk WjkM Black Box Calf Oxford. j^fl Medium or pointed toe129 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary23 1937-01-26 2 CLAYTON—Mr. S. B. Clayton, aged 32, as the result of an accident early this moming. Funeral at Bidadari at 5 p.m. today.23 words
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Advertisement898 1937-01-26 2 GREETHAM —On January 23, 1937, at Drumochter Lodge, Port Dickson, to Margaret, wife of A. E. Oreetham, Mines Dept., P.M.S., a daughter. LEE! SUM. The engagement is announced of Mt. Lee Tak Yeng, third son of the late Mr. Lee Shin Yeng, the well-known Shanghai philanthropist, to Miss Rachel L.898 words
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Advertisement908 1937-01-26 2 BOARD RESIDENCE SERVICE FLATS at -LLOYD BOUSE" Board optional. Phone 3460. "STODBCLIFF" (3 Tanglin Hill) English Country Guest House. Cool, quiet, delightful grounds. Modern sanitation. Tel: 3478. FLORA VILLE 7 St. Thomas Walk, single double rooms, modern san. dally or monthly, garage. Terms moderate. P. 4239. NAPIER HOUSE 7, Napier908 words
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Advertisement477 1937-01-26 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are invited for the following: (1) Supply of 5 feet diam. Steel Pipes, Roller Supports, etc. for Outfall Conduit (2) Coating of 5 feet diameter Steel Pipes for Outfall Conduit. (3) Supply of Steel Pipes and Specials for Outfall Conduit. (4) External Wrapping and Coatinc of477 words
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Advertisement231 1937-01-26 2 BUSINESS CARDS tic* MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STRKET. Telephone 7467. A REALLY RARE OPPORTI'NITY! HATS AND SHOES At Drastically Reduced Prlips For The CHINESE NEW YEAR G. H. KIM CO.. LTD.. Robinson Road. SINGAPORE BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS! AT BORNEO MOTORS (SINGAPORE) USED231 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous13 1937-01-26 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly IJ.M 4.M UM13 words
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Miscellaneous167 1937-01-26 2 Quarterly $8.50 SUM f 7.5V Half Yearly Sll.tt $24.0« S15.M Yearly 134 00 $48 00 *3«.M Note. Ontatation cheques should toelade the usual jank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and knatroeUons far CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under 25 cents per line per Insertion with a minimum charge of II per167 words
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Advertisement690 1937-01-26 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORTDTTAL S .N.-S. N .-S? B UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTYB GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAO. SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHTNA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore 1037 nfc'HAR 6.000 Jan. 38690 words
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Advertisement388 1937-01-26 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LID. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. Regular fortnightly sailings. London via Penang, Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles and Gibraltar. TMJ3. TERUKUNI MARU Feb. 3. S.S HAKUSAN MARU Feb. 18. S.S. HARUNA MARU March 4. S.S. KATORI MARU388 words
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Advertisement525 1937-01-26 3 I mm v«j Stol ■_^m w ~^H sssV*^ff-*l\^ PASSENGER AND FREIUHI SERVICE. SPECIAL CORONATION SAILING to MARSEILLES or LONOON AND BACK at 1 SINGLE FARE by the new and modern M/S "ERRIA" 14.700 Tons Displacement from SINGAPORE 30/3/37 due MARSEILLES 23/4/3? due LONDON 1/5/37 RETURNING BT M/S "ALSIA" of M/S525 words
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Advertisement247 1937-01-26 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) APCAR LINE. FOS HONG KONG. SHANGHAI, MOJL KOBE AND OSAKA. s.s. TILAWA mm 28 Jan. 3 p.m. Excellent modern accommodation tor first and second class passengers. SpeciaJ holiday return tickets Interchangeable with P. L O. 8. N. CO.. Issued at cheap247 words
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Advertisement972 1937-01-26 3 THE CLUE tVZTSEL LINE (Ocean The Qua Rmow Steamship Co. (IM2I Ltd. Stearin Ship Co Ltd. and China Mutual The Canard White Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co. Mi The Straits Steamship Co. Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co.. L'd The Irrawaddv972 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article111 1937-01-26 4 Tuesday, January 26. Ships atontslds the Whams or expected to arrivs Entrance KEPPEL HARBOUR Main Wharf Pacific. Oil Wharl NIL Coal Whart Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Paca' Sheers Wharf NIL Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Kepong. Keppel Harbour King's Dock NIL No. 1 Dock111 words
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Article79 1937-01-26 4 The Both for Muntok etc. Mail previously announced as closing on Jan. 28th at 11 a.m. will now close on the same day at 1 p.m. The Scott Harley for Tarempa Mall previously announced as closing on Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. will now close on Jan. 2779 words
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Article321 1937-01-26 4 I»«ay. Perang, Siam, Burma, India, Iraq, Palestine Bgvpt. S. AS. Africa, G. Britain, Ireland, Europe, Nigeria. Jold Coast N. ft S. America by air (Imperial) 7p m Wednesday, Jaawtry 27. Java Southern Sumatra by air i Netherlands) 7 a.m. Pei.gerang <AiK Soon) ..9 a.m Rensat Sc Tembilahan321 words
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Article84 1937-01-26 4 INWARD. Dutch: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives this afternoon. Qantas: From Australia Arrives this afternoon. Imperial: From Europe: Due Thursday nlfht. K.L.M. From Europe Due Thursday ni?ht. OUTWARD. Correspondence for transmission by K.L.M. must be specially superscribed By KI.M." Imperial: To Europe: Mails close 7 p.m. today. Dutch: To84 words
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Article153 1937-01-26 4 Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected today, Jan. 26, by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow, Jan. 27. at 8 25 am Mails from Netherlands Indies expected today. Jan. 26, by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders153 words
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Article66 1937-01-26 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By R LJM." Malls will close at Malacca as follows: Tomorrow. Medan by air (Netherlands) 1.15 pjn. Iran, Amsterdam, and London by air (Netherlands) ..115pm. Thursday, Jan. 28. Australasia. Jara and Timor by air i66 words
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21 1937-01-26 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— LONDON The air mail dispatched from Singapore on Jan. 17 was delivered In London on Jan. 2521 words
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Article99 1937-01-26 4 During the week ending Jan. IG. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 40.978 cases, "f which 36.394 (89 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 622 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent ol Europe, 1.780 (4 per cent.) cases to Canada,99 words
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Article29 1937-01-26 4 The Kepong for Siam (parcels only) Mail previously announced as closing on Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. will now close on the same day. at 11 a.m.29 words
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Article72 1937-01-26 4 Aircraft Brisbane irom Brisbane, Darwin and D.E.I, arrived Jan. 23— Mr. H C. Penny from Charleville Aircraft Arethusa VT-AEF for Penang, Slam, Burma ana Karachi left Jan. 25— Mr. H. C. Penny for Alexandria Aircraft Artemis G-ABTJ from Karachi. Burma, Siam and Penang arrived Jan 24— Lady72 words
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Article228 1937-01-26 4 Singapore, January 26, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gamblei 86.50 Hamburg Cube 11.00 Java Cuoe 9.50 Pepper White Muntek 21 50 White 21.00 Black 12.00 Copra. Mixed 7.25 Sun Dried 7.50 Tapioca. Small Flakt 40 Fair Flake 4 90 Medium Pearl 5 40 Small Pearl 5 45 Sago Flour. No.228 words
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Article94 1937-01-26 4 OUTWARD. Kefular Freight .imltt M MANILA. HONG KONG SHANGHAI AND MPANF.SE PORTS Due Sport GAASTERKERK Feb. 1 S-S. MEERKERK Jan. 27 HOMEWARD TO ADEN. P SAID. JAFFA, GENOA. MARSEILLES. BOITERDAM. AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG AND BKEMEN Leave Tonnage Spore SJ. GROOTEKERK Peb. 27 SJI. GAASTERKERK Mar. 19 Via Penang94 words
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Article149 1937-01-26 4 HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO.. LTD. < incorporated in Strait. Settlements) REGULAR PASSENGER and Cargo Srrrlca from Sin-a:>ore to Java. BoriKu Banka aad Billilon. For B ATA VIA CHERIBON and SKM\i:.\Q cfc»e-» Inndu and KrldaTl s.B. NAM YONG Wed. Jan. 27 SJi. BAN HONG LIONG Frl. Jan.149 words
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Article159 1937-01-26 4 Boy Who Rode First Winner At 12. Bruce Hobbs, the youngest professional rider in the country— his sixteenth birthday was on Dec 28 was only seven when he won two prizes in children's competitu the Olympia Horse Show. He left school at fourteen and immediately began riding159 words
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Article63 1937-01-26 4 An ancient tunnel, which Is believed to be part of a secret passage, but which may be one of the old city sewers, has been discovered during the demolition of a house in High Street. Rochester. The tunnel is brick-built, 12 ft. high and wide enough for63 words
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Advertisement566 1937-01-26 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P.M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS:BOOKING AGENTS, F.M.S. BXTS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWATS. TELEPHONE: Freight M3J— raaaagt 5411. Ql^Lfli Hhix^^u Go vla Canada to Nortn America— SgMmPn Europe. Past, through trains direct ■IT^ssssKs'sWir'ilPi^ from sn| P' s slde at Vancouver in jWEsaoßHSr^Bj Canada's Evergreen Playground >i>js»B«^ißftf^y lake Louise566 words
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Advertisement193 1937-01-26 4 Incorporated In Straits Settlements) *$i^H ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (Incorporated to Eaciand) (Incorporated IB OS a 'ELLERMAN* UNR. BOBTON VKW FOUR RAI.T-MOKS POR HAVRE. LONDON. CA OF OD BO ROTTERDAM HAMBURO. STEEL TRAVELER In^o'rt 2 Via Ports aM Soei CaaaL gTEIL MARINER Peb ?3 P.'b 28193 words
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Miscellaneous479 1937-01-26 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Las; night max rain- bright mln temp, tail s'shine temp Ins. hrs. "F West Coast. Alor Star 91 Nil 7.9 75 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 88 0.08 10 1 74 Sitiawan 88 0.08 9.3 73 Bukit Jeram 89 0.08 9 1 73 Malacca479 words
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Article441 1937-01-26 5 TWO SERA AGAINST PNEUMONIA. A number of new and valuable drugs are included In »he Supplement, Just published to the British Pharmacopoeia, the official guide to medicines. It is produced under the direction of the General Medical Council. It is a remarkable fact that between441 words
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Article88 1937-01-26 5 The Straits Settlements Police Band wi.l perform In public as follows, under the direction of Mr J. C. Hitch LR.A.M., A.C.RM.. R.M.S.M. Today, at Katong Park at 8 30 p.m. •1. March: "The Austrian Army" R. Eilenberg. 2. Overture: "Pique Dame" Suppe. 3. Selection "The Mikado" Arthur88 words
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Advertisement322 1937-01-26 5 THE SCREEN'S it 1 1 MOST DEBONAIR Saf**^^ HB^^fe^|^j| DETECTIVE, EXPOSED i|jl ]^\^^^^K£M TO WOMAN TROUBLE IN l^^k^^LA^BM A TRIPLE MI'RDER MYSTERY! lyUßflßHH^^ iViliiam POWELL Jean ARTHUR IN 'THE EX-MRS BRADFORD' R.K.O. Radio Picture with James gleason. eric blore Holiday Matinee, Today 2.30 p.m. EDW. G. ROBINSON in THE MAN322 words
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Advertisement165 1937-01-26 5 /4ccu/*ac4j/ amt^ ft m i~^ W^^>^P 1 f j We have received a few waterX/, R >~y £M proof watches of exceptional w>\**' *m 9 quality. For 15 days they have been tested in 6 positions by the Swiss W|K|j ■^■^^1 J Government Testing Bureau and Y^A^M^^JE^ have been awarded165 words
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Advertisement265 1937-01-26 5 LIQUIDATION SALE I OUR ENTIRE STOCK 1 MUST BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST. THE BALL COMEX BACK x BUTCANNOT Ssk HIT YOIT PiALL TRAVELS /^^fcfTN. 40-50 FEET C 57' J *Ov AND RETURNS p^- =3r H"M~ r 1 TO PEC [swing WfcoMoiiTie MM MTU«NCOA<I TO Hi COLFStT \f>\/ BIFFIT GOLF265 words
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Miscellaneous146 1937-01-26 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing this 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. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Cocktail dance, 6.30 8.30 p.m. Informal dinner and146 words
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Miscellaneous143 1937-01-26 5 and his variety show, 7.30, 9.45 p.m. Straits Times criticism stated: Altogether this magical, conjuring, juggling and novelty show is one of the best put across local footlights for some time. GREAT WORLD: Bells Hippodrome Circus and Zoo. 9.15 p.m. GLOBE THEATRE: Strike Me Pink. 7.15, 9.30. RITZ, GEYLANG: In143 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article469 1937-01-26 6 Tin Share Prices Decline Slightly. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Jan. 26. With the exception of the tin market, all others are closed today and so are the exchanjre banks. This position obtain 1' in the Straits Settlements only and the F.M.S. which employ about 90 per469 words
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Article107 1937-01-26 6 London, J.ai. 25. It was stated in reply to a question In Parliament that estimates recently compiled by the United States Department of Commerce and the Treasury Department, showed that at Dec. 31, J033, investments in the United States by Britain stood at $1,374,000,000; by FranceBritish Wireless - 107 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article546 1937-01-26 6 All shares quoted above are fully paid Buyers SellersBuyers 4/- Iiipat Tin 5/- 5/6 5/l'l Ysam Kumbang 33/6 34/6 32/£1 Austrai Malay 55/- 56/- 55/5/- Ayer Hitam 22/9 23 '9 23/1 Ayer Weng 1.75 1.80 1.80 £1 Bangrin Tin 24/- 25/- 24/9 1 Batu Selangor 1.45 1.50 1.45 £1546 words
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Article457 1937-01-26 6 A 4t fliVA SULK UlU. 1.1U i.cMJ J .iU l.W 2 2 do V,' 2 '.c Prefs. 2.55 2.65 2.55 2.65 10 10 Atlas Ice 8.00 lO.OOn. 8.00 lO.OOn. £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 SO 0.95 10 5 B.457 words
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Article205 1937-01-26 6 SINUAPOKI- MUNICIPAL. y/ o 1901 red. 1C40 *400 jey Ini Mai 3: S?pt. 30 103 1907 red. 19'. S1.600.U0O Int Mar 31 Sept. 30 112 4'i'/i 190' red 1955 Sl.3M.u00 Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 120 V/c 1913 red 1963 S3 000.000 Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114205 words
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Article363 1937-01-26 6 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) Fraser fc Co.' Lyall Evatt Mlenby 1.95 2.05 1.90 2 05 Uor Gajah 1.60 1.70 1.60 1.70 Unal Malay 2.10 2.20 2.1. 225 Vyer Hitam 1.70 1.85 1.70 1.90 Vyer Molek 140 1.5Ocd 1.40 1.50 Vyer Panas 2 00 "1 2.00 2.15363 words
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Article207 1937-01-26 6 RANKS CLOSED TODAY. Jan. 25. The fjll-wing are the ixc-hange rates Ibia ni ining according U. trie aaiiv en. uiai issued by the Hony Ron*, aim j ShuiuMiti Ban*:ng Uoroorar.Ti SKI MNti London V T 2/4 M6 London m-m.\nd 2/4 1/16 London mo.i'f.s sight 2/4'/s Lyons detnano 1230 Hamoury207 words
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Article81 1937-01-26 6 Market closed today. Closing prices, Jan. 25. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0. B.) 35 35*/ 8 Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. O. B.) 34% 35 No. 1 X. R. S. S. Tone of Market: Dull and easier. Latest81 words
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Article332 1937-01-26 6 .London, Jan. 25. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of fl denomination unle.Ts otherwise stated: Yeater- Rire day. or Fall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1SM4-64 116* Funding Loan 4 d 196J-90 114"; U War Loan 3Vi p.c. 104' v 3om. Union332 words
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Article209 1937-01-26 6 FRASER COMPANY. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Books Close Total for financial Company Dividend Dm* ""ayable F.::. Div. Date year to Hate TIN. Hitam 57r Int. K. Lanjuts 6d. (8th) Bonus 1/K. Lumpur 1- (30th) Pengkalen PreMO'r Int. Petaling 20" c Final Pungah 6d (13th) Bonus 3d. Rambutan t% Int. Southern209 words
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98 1937-01-26 6 FRENCH CREDIT FROM BRITAIN. SWITZERLAND AND HOLLAND MAY HELP. London, Jan. 25. Reuter Is informed Tom a reliable source that French and British Treasury Officials are at present discussing the terms on which British credit ia obtainable in London Negotiations are centring round the duration of the credit whether nineReuter - 98 words
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Article125 1937-01-26 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 25. The following are today's 'bid' quotations for Fixed Trusts:— Note. These quotations wili be published every Tuesday in future. British Empire "A" 24 V/ 2 British Empire "B" 11 9 British Empire Cumulative 19 3 3ritish Empire Comprehensive 22 9125 words
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Article107 1937-01-26 6 London, Jan. 25. The following were mean rates ruling at noon today: p-rl' 105 9 '64 Athens 547"4 Nev- York 4.90 9/16 Bucharest 670 Montreal 4.90 7h7 h sellers Brussels 29 1 13-i1 3 -i Rio 4VI Geneva 21.47 sellers official Amsterdam 8. 95'- Belgrade 213 Milan 93 3/16British Wireless - 107 words
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Advertisement6 1937-01-26 6 PRODUCE PRICES IN PAGE FOUR TODAY.6 words
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Advertisement7 1937-01-26 6 McALISTER CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA.7 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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377 1937-01-26 7 Shareholders' Confirming Approval Obtained. AS was anticipated, shareholders in United Engineers, Ltd., at a meeting yesterday, unanimously confirmed resolutions which were passed at an extraordinary general meeting on Jan. 7, whereby ordinary shareholders are to receive a bonus of $2.50 per share and the377 words
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Article347 1937-01-26 7 Lewis And Peat's Report. In their weekly report on the London Rubber market dated Jan. i 12. Lewis and Peat Ltd write:— In spite of the continued serious strike in the automobile Industry in America. our market has been extremely firm and we have to report an347 words
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Article678 1937-01-26 7 COMMITTEE'S CROSSWORD PUZZLES. QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED. IN their weekly report on the London rubber market dated Jan. 15, Hecht, Lcvis and Khan Ltd. write Stabilisation is vexation. Stagnation is as bad, The I.R.C. doth puzzle me. Restriction drives me mad, This parody from the mathematical verse678 words
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Article112 1937-01-26 7 STEEL CORPORATION AND NEW PROCESS. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 23. World consumption of tin for the year ended Nov. 30, 1936, was 153,210 tons compared with 140,489 tons in the previous twelve months. It Is noteworthy that although the United States, French and Russian112 words
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Article39 1937-01-26 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 23. Gordon (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd., are acquiring Rompln Palong for £17,271 and shares are being issued as stated In the Straits Times on Jan. 16.— Straits Times cable.39 words
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996 1937-01-26 7 BUT STILL HAS UNFAVOURABLE BALANCE. Nanking, Dec. 31. A general review of the Chinese economic conditions at the conclusion ol the year clearly shows that China had a rather bad year industrially, agriculturally and commercially In 1936. China's Infant light industries were badly hit996 words
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Advertisement613 1937-01-26 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHA BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated In the Colony ot Hong Kong The liability ot members Is limited to the extent and In man.ier prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the O!ony. Authorised CapiUl $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Pald-Up t20.000.000 Reserve Funds:— Sterling f6.S0O.0OC Hono Kong Currency613 words
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Advertisement162 1937-01-26 7 BANK OF CHINA incorporated m ~M*o try Special Charter M. Cacll Street. Sln»apore. Telephones: Manager's Office 6444 Exchange Dent. M41 General Office 5188-9 Cable Addrew: "CHINGKLO" Pmid Op CmpiUl Ch. M«.M«.«M.M ReaerTe Funds in exeeoa of Ch. *3.5M.Mf.M ToUl r*i approximate!; Ch. S1.4M.eOO.M«.OO HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI Tse-VunR Sooag, Chairman of162 words
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Advertisement496 1937-01-26 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF! INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital in 600.000 shares of £5 each £3.008.')00 Rtserve Fund £3.ntOCOO Reserve Liability of Proprietors COOO.OOt) HEAD OFFICE: 38, Rtshopsgale. London. E.C. 2. Alor Sta* Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar iloilo Semarang Bangkok ipoh496 words
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Article390 1937-01-26 8 Interference With Supplies. A contract has been signed between the Catalan Government and the commercial representatives of the Soviet Government for the purchase of 30.000 tons of goods from Russia, consisting of flour, wheat, sugar, and coal (writes the Barcelona correspondent of The Times) Barcelona, surrounded by390 words
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Article112 1937-01-26 8 Loss Of Work Leads To Suicide. "A very sad case," said Mr. Ingleby Oddle, the Westminster Coroner, in recording a verdict of Suicide While of Unsound Mind at an inquest on Ernest George Bliss, aged 62, a chim-ney-sweep, who gassed himself at his home In112 words
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Advertisement324 1937-01-26 8 COAL TAR More economical than paints easy to apply lasts longer Write for our quotations. LEE KIM SOO LTD. HIGH STRErt. PHONfc M€S. MAA8 4 It ■fcsflH BBmmJ mB n*A LWfj BmV^mßJ mmLsT^mfl m>B^> M. ""^"iT. mifl REPAIRS AND SERVICING To all makes of Radio. Amplifier Sound Systems and Equipments324 words
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Advertisement159 1937-01-26 8 (jacjcJouHwr (Britkh) Only the purest and finest quality ingredients are used m this Face Powder, which is silk sifted and will not clog the pores. Gives *hr bloom of youth to every skin. From all leading Dispensaries and High-Class Stores. Sole Distrioutors: RAHAMIN PENHAS, 86. Robinson Road Look to the159 words
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Miscellaneous807 1937-01-26 8 Broadcasting. SINGAPORE— ZHL. Wavelength— 225 metres, 1333 kcs (or 1.33 mc»). TODAY 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Speech and recorded music. PENANG. Station Z B.J., Penani— Wavelength 49.1 metres— Penang Wlrelcai Society. TODAY p.m. 7. Time signal and day's programme 7.05 Programme of recordings. 7.35 Share report. 7 40 Recordings807 words
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Miscellaneous686 1937-01-26 8 ties: Dctoii and Cornwall. DcTited and produced by Patrick Beech. 7.2* a.m.— Bound the World Away.* Snapshot* from the life of CapUln James Cock. A play by James B. Gregor. Adapted far hroadrirtlng, with additional scenes, by William BtacLorg. Produced by Frederick PlITard. 8.05 a.m. Greenwich time signal. The new*686 words
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Miscellaneous117 1937-01-26 8 CALCUTTA. SUUtt) V.C.C., CmlcatU S.ltS KC (49 1( TODAY 7. It p.m. Talk "Modern Criminal Investigation" (No. 4.) Some Typical Criminal cases. 7 Jl p.m. Hindustani music. 7.51 p.m. News bulletin In Bengali. 8.11 p m. News bulletin In English. SI p.m. Talk (English): Literary reviews. 8 46 p.m. "I117 words
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248 1937-01-26 9 Rebel General Obstinate. NO SETTLEMENT YET IN SIGHT. Shanghai, Jan. 25. THE Central forces in Honan, S h a n s i Ninghsia and Chinghai are reported to have completed a semi-circular line round the provinces of Shensi and Kansu preparatory to converging upon theSin Chew Jit Poh - 248 words
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35 1937-01-26 9 New York, Jan. 25. The seamen's strike In the Atlantic and the Golf of Florida has ended. Strikers and employers on the west coast are very near agreement. Renter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article123 1937-01-26 9 JAPANESE AGENTS IN HONAN. Nanking, Jan. 25. TTHE Foreign Office has protested to Japan against the activities of Japanese secret service agents in Chengchow, Honan Province, where Chinese police on Jan. 5, raided a I house, seized a number of documents and arrested three Japanese. The123 words
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Article83 1937-01-26 9 Development Project To Cost Millions. Hong K.ng. Jan. 25. Many millions will be spent on the derelopment of the Island of Hainan shortly, according to a recent decision made by the Provincial Assembly of Canton. The Hoihow harbour will be dredged so as to allow ocean-going steamers tcSin Chew Jit Poh - 83 words
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Article76 1937-01-26 9 Doret Forced To Give Up. Shanghai. Jan. 25. M. Doret, th-e French airman, has Abandoned his flight from Paris to Japan, as his machine was very badly damaged in the forced landing he made yesterday on the coast of the Gulf of Tonkin g. Leaving LeReuter - 76 words
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Article132 1937-01-26 9 ITALY AGREES TO CONTROL. WILL LEGISLATE IF NECESSARY. Rome Jan. 26. THE Italian Note to Britain concurs with British aims, expresses readiness to legislate to prevent the recruitment and transit of volunteers for Spain and also agrees to an adequate system of concrol when other countries haveReuter - 132 words
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Article292 1937-01-26 9 FRIENDLY MOTIVE RECOGNISED. Paris, Jan. 25. "THE will to co-operate exists in France and, If Germany also shows her will to co-operate, we are ready to work with her," declared M. Blum, the Prime Minister, in a speech at Lyons yesterday in which h« deprecated proposingReuter - 292 words
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Article103 1937-01-26 9 Protest Against Cancellation. London Jan. 25. |N the House of Commons today Sir Charles Cayier drew attention to the Japanese Government proposals to cancel the perpetual leases granted to certain Britons In treaty ports upon the expiration of extra-territorial rights in Japan in 1899 onReuter - 103 words
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31 1937-01-26 9 Colombo, Jan. 25. Lord Nuffleld. who Is passing through here en route to Australia, has donated 350.000 rupees to the local deaf and blind school —ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article27 1937-01-26 9 Vatican City Jan. 25. The Pope had a better night, sleeping for some hours without the aid of drugs and was more rested this morning.27 words
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Article105 1937-01-26 9 Water Still Rising:. London. Jan. 15. There was no rain today In the London area bat the Thames Is still rising and the flood -waters are spreadIng in the Thames Valley, where large lowlylng areas are under water. The flow of the river at TeddingBritish Wireless - 105 words
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Article51 1937-01-26 9 League Committee Appointed. Geneva, Jan. 25. The League Council has appointed a committee of fifteen, including Sir Frederick Leith-Ross and representatives of Japan, the Soviet, the United States. France and Holland to deal with the access to raw materials question. Germany has decided not to partic ipate.Reuter - 51 words
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Article75 1937-01-26 9 Labour's Questions In Parliament London, Jan. 24. The five dockyard dismissal undertaken for reasons invo.ving the safely of the Navy are to be the subject of a vote of censure of which the Labour Opposition in the House of Commons has given notice. The motion condemns theReuter - 75 words
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Article200 1937-01-26 9 Vanquishes Rheumatism ia Feet H«e to a story of a young man who hail fiven up hope of taking part In active sport* with his fellows again. He tells how ha tried one remedy after another md how finally a former sufferer put him on200 words
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Advertisement240 1937-01-26 9 HOTELS TOWGHT Coektail Dmh 6.30 to 8.30 p.m: DiRMr aid Daite (informal) 9.30 to midnight AND POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION EULA HOFF BOB BURNETT ONE OF AMERICA'S FOREMOST DANCE TEAMS Rifftts Celttwaled Orchestra Directs by Dmn HtfUwm. Ncn-dinen $1.M SATIRIAY NEXT MALAYAN RUGBY UNION BALL CABARET. EXTENSION TO 2 A.M. BOOK240 words
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Advertisement117 1937-01-26 9 WE ARE MOWN II SINGAPCRI FOR DISTINCTIVE WINE] AT LOW PRICES. H. BOLTER CO. 23, WINCHESTER HOUSI TEL. 6522. INSURANCE. FiKE-ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSURANCE HONU KONO KIRE INSCE CO LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD. WESTERN ASSURANCE CO UNION INSCE SOCIETY OF CANTON LTD. EAQLE STAR117 words
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Article98 1937-01-26 10 SINGAPORE. GARBICK THEATBE. GEYI.ANO Young Eagles (Whole Serial). 7.30 p.m. GLOBE THEATRE The Country Doctor. 7.15—9.30. GREAT WORLD—THE SKI TALKIE Ghost City Sc Galloping Thru. NEW WORLD Bide Shorn. Cabaret, Owens. Talkies Theatre* Cinemas. RITZ GEYLANO Jack Halbert Glna Malo In Jack Of All Trades. 6.15—9.1t. RAFFLES HOTEL CockteU98 words
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936 1937-01-26 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JAN. 26, 1937. HEIL HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY! Many minds throughout the Far East today are trying to unravel the tangled skein of Japanese politics, for it is clear that the stormy session of the Diet last week and the subsequent overthrow of the Hirota Cabinet936 words
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Article117 1937-01-26 10 The leave of absence granted to Mr. R. Irvine, M.C., Officer of Class n, has been extended for seventy-nine days with effect from May 22 this year. Mr. Chong Thutt Pitt, advocate and solicitor of Shelley Thompson and Demuth, the Singapore law firm, has become a partner.117 words
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Article100 1937-01-26 10 Secretary To The High Commissioner. The following appointments are notified in the 83. Government Gazette: Mr. Paul Storr to be temporarily a Crown Counsel, Singapore and while so employed to perform the functions and duties assigned to Deputy Public Prosecutors. Mr. J. Hugglns, M.C., M.C.S., to act as100 words
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Article31 1937-01-26 10 Captain W. E. L. S. Pocock having been granted leave of absence. Captain J. A. Smith was appointed to the P. and O. Ranch! from Jan. 26.31 words
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Article1210 1937-01-26 10 WILLIAM J. MAKIN - WILLIAM J. MAKIN. By The Man On Whom Fascist Hopes Are Fastened. \A/HO is the short, smiling debonair Gen. Franco who has marched his African armies through Spain to the gates of Madrid? How did he achieve his present powerful position? Is he likely to become a dictator1,210 words
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Article212 1937-01-26 10 A Thaipusam Poem. (The Devotee.) Into my flesh the arrow. Into my breast the sword, Number the sweat my pains beget With the years of the ageless Lord: Load on my head their prison, Press In each pore the dart, Pin to my cheeks a pierced tongue, Speak for212 words
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Article698 1937-01-26 10 AIR PARADE. WISH the Cecil Street military newshawk would dry up. How can people be expected to listen to my parochial burbling when he comes ovit every day with a spectacular story about the Singapore manoeuvres! One day it's cruisers harlng across the Indian Ocean to698 words
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Advertisement114 1937-01-26 10 Remington Handwriting Is always laborious and not always leclble. A few quite exceptional people like writing the majority don't. In either case. It Is an effort. Typewriting witlj a REMINGTON Portable is easy. Counties* thousands have sought relief In •sing it. Remington Portable REMINGTON RAND iiiC. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) Guthries'114 words
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971 1937-01-26 11 EXTENSION OF NAVAL RESERVE FORECAST. H.E. To Receive First Of Patrol Boats Today. DEVELOPMENT OF LUMUT AND OTHER ANCHORAGES? (Special To The Straits Times.) TWO 20-knot armed patrol launches Panglima and Pah la wan 1 —of which H.E. Sir Shenton Thomas takes formal delivery this971 words
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Article, Illustration43 1937-01-26 11 A photograph from the air of the wreck of the new Finnish motors hip Joanna Thordan, which struck a reef m the Pentland Firth during a terrific rale on Jan. 13. Thirty-two lives m all, including those of women and children, were lost.43 words
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Article121 1937-01-26 11 Brought Today In Commons. KING MAY WISH TO TOUR EMPIRE. London, Jan. 25. The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, is bringing to the Commons this afternoon a message from thi King asking for legislation to be passed establishing a Regency and providing for the administration of Government inReuter - 121 words
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Article245 1937-01-26 11 Extraordinary Scenes In Court Moscow, Jan. 25. The newspapers are publishing violently worded resolutions demanding the death penalty for the accused in the mass trial. Today's proceedings were marked by further evidence by the accused admitting their guilt varied by a tense scene when the aged MuralofT,Reuter - 245 words
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91 1937-01-26 11 Oslo, Jan. 25. The situation of the Venl Is desperate and waves are .breaking over the ship. The crew have assembled on the bridge. The Venus has been compelled to leave the Venl as her fuel was dwindling but the Jupiter is standing by.—91 words
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Article304 1937-01-26 11 SETTLEMENT ACT TO BE EXTENDED. LARGE INCREASE IN YEARLY GRANTS. London, Jan. 25. At the second reading of the Empire Settlement Bill the Dominions Secretary, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, said that the movement of recovery had been maintained so well in the Dominions that they ventured toBritish Wireless - 304 words
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Article177 1937-01-26 11 OPTIMUM OF 10y 2 d? London, Jan. 25. •TOMORROW'S International Rub- ber Regulation Committee meeting is not expected to produce any undue excitement. Well-informed circles believe that the committee, aided by the strike in the United States, is well on the way to regaining control ofReuter - 177 words
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Article43 1937-01-26 11 The entire stocks of surplus rice in Hunan Province, which enjoyed bountiful harvest last year are being transported to Kwangtung to relieve the acute shortage. The CantonHankow Railway administration has assigned special trains for the transport of the rice.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 43 words
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57 1937-01-26 11 Washington, Jan. 26. Fatalities in the flood disaster have now increased to 80. Fourteen were drowned at Kipley, Tennessee, when a house in which they had taken refuge toppled over, hurling the victims into the flood-waters. Three women and three children were drowned when aReuter - 57 words
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Article69 1937-01-26 11 London Jan. 26. Duty to the amount of £640,440 has been paid in respect of the £1,519,717 estate of the late Lord Joicey, chairman of large colllerj and allied undertakings In Durham. Lord Joicey. who was a Liberal Member of Parliament before being raised to the peerage was the sonBritish Wireless - 69 words
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74 1937-01-26 11 Washington, Jan. 25. A total permanent unemployment figure of 5,000,000, even when prosperity is restored, was predicted by Mr. Hopkins, the Works Progress Administrator, speaking In the House of Representatives to the appropriations sub-committee. He said that 1937 "holds promise of G. 500,000 to 7,000,000 withoutReuter - 74 words
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Article68 1937-01-26 11 London, Jan. 25. The Chamber of Shipping's quarterly return of the number and tonnage of ships laid up in the United Kingdom ports on Jan. 1 shows further marked improvements in British shipping. Ships to the number of 112 and of a tonnage of 192,177British Wireless - 68 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-01-26 11 Mr. Walter Runcim&n, President of the Board of Trade, who is now enraged in discussions with President Roosevelt on the sabject of an Anfk>-Americ*n trade allotment.26 words
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Article78 1937-01-26 11 Mr. Runciman Discusses Trade Agreement Washington, Jan. 25. Mr. Runciman announced at a Press conference at the British Embassy that he and President Roosevelt were close to an agreement on principle on a basis for the negotiation of a reciprocal Anglo-American trade agreement and declared that they hadReuter - 78 words
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Article56 1937-01-26 11 Paris, Jan. 26. The Italian and German replies to the British note are regarded in authoritative quarters as generally satisfactory. It is held that now there is no reason why steps should not be taken comparatively 'quickly to fix a date for the application of control andReuter - 56 words
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Article286 1937-01-26 11 Trademarks Pirated. BRITISH FIRMS VICTIMISED. London, Jan. 25. In the House of Commons Mr. Chorlton called attention to the dissatisfaction of British firms trading with China owing to the imitation by the Chinese of trademarks owned by British firms and registered In China. He asked whether GovernmentReuter - 286 words
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Advertisement53 1937-01-26 11 BBjp Your Choice of You wilJ be sure to find your favourite cheese at the COLD STORAGE. Or perhaps you are looking for something new Mild, medium, or nippy whatever your taste requires, our wide selection of imported cheeses can supply it Have you tried our CHILLED BEEF? »HONE: 537653 words
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227 1937-01-26 12 OVER $50 MILLION INVESTED IN S.S. Chettiars Want Representation. MONEYLENDERS' LAW CRITICISED. Further criticism of the Money Lenders' Ordinance enforced last year was made at the sixth annual meetIng of the Chettiars* (Nattukottal) Chamber of Commerce, held last Saturday. It was also stated that227 words
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Article140 1937-01-26 12 Malay To Study Engineering. (From Our Own Corresponde.it) Ipoh, Jan. 25. The 1936 winners of the FM.S. Quern Scholarships are to leave for Eng and some time in August this year. They are Mr. Ng Wah Hlng. of the Anglo-Chinese School, Ipoh, Raja Zahar, of Malay140 words
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107 1937-01-26 12 Stayed In Romantic "House Of Palms." Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wentscher. the well-known German artists, have returned to Singapore after an extended visit to the East Coast, Kuala Lumpur. Malacca, and other up-country centres. During their stay In Kuala Lumpur Mr. and Mrs. Wentscher held107 words
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Article13 1937-01-26 12 Mr. F. Knewstubb, of Kramat Tin. Tanjong Tuallang, has returned from Horn? leave.13 words
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267 1937-01-26 12 A FAMOUS Jesuit preacher arriv- ed In Singapore today by the Stuttgart and will be lecturing at the Victoria Memorial Hall at eight o'clock: tonight. He is Father C. C. Martindaie. who is on his way to Manila, to take part in the267 words
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Article, Illustration673 1937-01-26 12 Dramatic Bedroom Scene. COLLYER QUAY MOTORISTS UNAWARE OF TRAGEDY. As motorists sped past Fullerton Building, Singapore, shortly after one o'clock this morning, firemen were standing on a ledge high above their heads below the Singapore Club trying to rescue a mortally injured European who had673 words
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Article52 1937-01-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 25. There warn no official celebration on the part of Saint Andrew's Society of Burnt Night, but there were many private parties and stocks of haggis in cold storage were completely disposed of nevertheless, several functions took place minus this52 words
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Article171 1937-01-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 25. Yusof bin Majld, a mall van driver employed by the Post and Telegraphs Department, was fatally injured yesterday when he was knocked down by a motor car, near the entrance to the tp.ca. ground in Princes Road. Yusof171 words
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Article138 1937-01-26 12 $150 Fine For Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur Jan. 29. That the average of bicycles reported to have been stolen In Kuala Lumpur was from two to three a day. was stated my Chief Court Inspector A. E. Jakeman In the Kuala Lumpur138 words
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Article62 1937-01-26 12 Due At Seletar This Afternoon. The first aeroplane Imported by a commercial firm in Malaya (or its own use will arrive at Seletar this afternoon. It Is a D.H. 90 Dragon Fly and has been imported from England by the Asiatic Petroleum Company. Squadron Leader Vines, an employee62 words
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381 1937-01-26 12 Self-Torture By Indian Devotees. (By Straits Times Reporter.) CUROPEAN women gasped this morning as they watched Singapore Indians skewer their tongues a nd cheeks with metal spikes and pattern their bodies with countless needless, at various subsidiary temples in the city before leading p381 words
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Advertisement43 1937-01-26 12 the wonderful lamp Gives you generous extra light Up to 20% of it without burning any more electricity Ask for Osram Coiled Coil Lamps. BM^_A «£<*>. C! PRODUCT (Advertisement of Thm Genera/ Electric Co., Ltd., of England "Magnet House, Sin**- r >ore.j WPS. t<43 words
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Article1844 1937-01-26 13 Story Of Fatal Shooting At Changi Prison. NO EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT MURDER ACCUSATION. k VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned by the jury at yesterday's inquest on Mr. Edmund John Venables, who was shot in the guard room of the Changi Prison on the morning1,844 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-01-26 13 Mr. Tan Kbeng Boon, son of Mr. Tan Boon Thye of Penmng and Miss Lim Cheng Ec were married in Penan* on Saturday last.24 words
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Article289 1937-01-26 13 Indian On Breach Of Trust Charge. TARA SINGH, a young Indian who was formerly employed by Messrs. Nahar and Co., the wellknown local sports suppliers, was given a further two weeks by Mr. W. G. Reeves, the Singapore Third Magistrate, yesterday to produce some goods,289 words
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Article122 1937-01-26 13 Accused's Threat In Second Court. "I will not eat. I will starve to death," threatened Richl Yamagawa. when his application for the preliminary Inquiry Into a charge of murder in which he is the accused, to be heard on an earlier date than Feb. 1, was refused122 words
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Article20 1937-01-26 13 On Wednesday the Hindu community of Kuala Luirpur are giving a firework display on the Padang in honour of Taipusam.20 words
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Article179 1937-01-26 13 Chinese Lost In Big Storm. BOTTOM OF BOAT RIPPED OPEN. (From Our Own Coresrpondent) Taiplng Saturday. The tragic fate of a Chinese fisherman of Port Weld, Ong Keng, who had gone out to catch crabs on the Sungel Teram on November 13 last and failed to return was brought to179 words
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306 1937-01-26 13 Very Level-Headed, Says Mr. Sato. "I DO not think that General Igaki will adopt the extreme policy which may be sought by a section of the more rabid militarists and I think he will be strong enough to impose his will," said Mr. lunzo306 words
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Article38 1937-01-26 13 Che Yahaya bin Mohamed Hashim of the Krdah Customs Department, Alor Star, has been •ransfcrrcd to tiio office of the Shariah Court, Alor Star. In place of Mr. Ismail bin Mohamed Zain, who has retired from Government service.38 words
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Advertisement94 1937-01-26 13 SINGEB OFFICIALLY RECOMMEND Refined by a new, exclusive process that takes the slum out of crude oil, Mohiloil forms 20% to 50% less carbon. It does'nt gum. It lubricates longer. That's why the manufacturers of 98% of all cars made in Mriii^h factories approve its use. sßlbM«siai&«is&eMesß^^ Mr. L. J.94 words
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Advertisement42 1937-01-26 13 r— r HERE'S m 0 h) s I Y I V/V/ HEWSWPMEHT 1 V/^ JUST UHPWWC CHINA GRASS MATS EXTRA DURABLE NEW DESIGNS I'fftofc^"' I-Jv5^l A 0]y OFFERED K^^^^^TZT" 13^^^^^ REDUCED PRICES fe^^^^t /?iZM^ 0/ P/tfm or IlK(fw(^m^i wcy Patterncd SALE PRICES42 words
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674 1937-01-26 14 S.V.C. and Midds "A" Teams Qualify. CINGAPOKE Volunteer Corps "A" and the Middlesex "A" yesterday entered the semi-finals of the Singapore Cricket Club's seven-a-s'de rugger tournament. I he Volunteers beat the 11th Heavy Battery (Blakan Mati) by 10 poinls to nil. The Middlesex A beat the674 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-01-26 14 An incident during the SVC. "A" vs. 11th H.B. rafter tie— won by the Volunteers. Straits Timts Photoejrzph.18 words
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Article80 1937-01-26 14 Lawn Tennis. Arrangements for the twelfth open tournament at the Klang Club during the Easter holidays are again in hand and the established popularity of this annual event *b evidenced by the large number of entries received each year from ail parts ot Malaya. Features of the tournament80 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-01-26 14 dMh («t UK btU in Ibt match I^Ueen the MI&U. "A" tW the R A.M.C Straits Times Photograph.18 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-01-26 14 The Midds. "A" team who yesterday qualified for the final of the -*f rugger "sevens" tournament. Straits Times Photograph.19 words
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91 1937-01-26 14 H. L. Ward Transferred To Kuala Lumpur. It is understood that H. L. Ward, who was recently elected cricket captain of the S.C.C., is being transferred to Kuala Lumpur. Ward wil! probably leave for the Federal capital at the end of February, just91 words
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Article112 1937-01-26 14 Adelaide, Jan. 25. Play between the M.C.C. and South Australia at Alelaide was abandoned today owing to rain. The position of the match to date M.C.C. 301. South Australia 194 for four wickets. Reuter. It is unlikely that play will be possible today, says a112 words
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Article110 1937-01-26 14 Billiard*. To Meet Kim Song In Four-Ball Final. The second semi-final match In the S.B.A.'s four ball championship tournament was played last night at the Clerical Union pavilion between Chlo Eng Wah (Slong Boo Athletic Association) and Paul Domingo (Clerical Union). Domingo started with a break of110 words
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Article39 1937-01-26 14 Association Football. The following have been elected S.C.R.C. soccer officials for the coming season. Mr. T. W. Ong, captain; Mr. Yee Cheok Wah. conrenor; Mr. Low Hoa Mong. Mr. Henry Boon and Mr. Kam GIm Hock (committee).39 words
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Article40 1937-01-26 14 Evan Williams, who won the Grand Sefton 'Chase on Mr. Lloyd Thomas's Royal Mall last November, will rids him In the Grand National. Williams knows the horse well and rode him when he finished third to Marconi at Birmingham recently.40 words
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60 1937-01-26 14 What is probably the first instance of a woman golfer in Singapore holing: out in one stroke occurred on the S.G.C. course at Bukit Timali on Jan. 18. The feat was performed by Mrs. K. A. Jackmmn, whose tee shot at the second hole60 words
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Article203 1937-01-26 14 Fond Matched With Mortell. Mr. C. A. Bell has fixed up a very attractive programme for the New World arena on Friday next. Including two ten-rounders, as follows: Johnny Mortell vs. L. S Fond— 10 rounds. Nal Boon Mah vs. Young Gauder— 10 rounds. Jack203 words
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296 1937-01-26 14 Seventeen Purchased By Major Webb For S.T.G THE committee of I he Singapore Turf Club have ordered a batch cf 21 thoroughbred New Zealand yearlings. Major G. R. Holden Webb, O.B.E., is acting as agent, and his latest cable, dated Jan. advises that he has296 words
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Article112 1937-01-26 14 Phar Lap And Carbine Came From N.Z. This will be the first time that New Zealand thoroughbreds have been brought to Malaya. Horses from the Dominion have left their mark on the Australian turf and there Is no reason why they should not do it here.112 words
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Article53 1937-01-26 14 Night March "Is Rated Very Highly." It is quite possible that there may be several outstanding Turf bargains among this lot as those purchased are by well-known sires. Night March's name is Included in the list and this horse is rated very highly among the monarchs of53 words
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Article309 1937-01-26 14 Lawn Tenni*. Aizawa's Fine Display Against Choon Leong, The feature of yesterdays games in the hard courts tournament at Farrer Park was the g^eat struggle In the semi-final round 01 the open singles between Alzawa, a Japanese newcomer to Singapore, who has won the Formosa championship, and Chua309 words
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Advertisement72 1937-01-26 14 NERVES on edge need A GOOD NIGHFS SLEEP Sufferer* from nerve strain and worn derive immediate benefit from the nightly cup of Mleabury* Diet. This drlicioui beverage bring* sound, restful Jeep, enabling tired nerva to relax and recover their normal tone and at the tune lime upplie* the requisite night-nutrition.72 words
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Advertisement86 1937-01-26 14 ffiUft^Dl INSTALL an Electrolux and for 10 CENTS A Ur^g^kjKJJj DAY the price of a newspaper you can pro Tide your family with 100% Food Protection a duty you owe them No electricity supply 'jt/XT\y y Operate* on approximately S gals rT£^7 s rc~*C—^.j^ kerosene a month. f/'NvX^Sv mae^' ner86 words
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195 1937-01-26 15 Hockey. (From A Cor-espondent) Th? 11 (Si Battery, R.A. Blakang Mati. tavc a onlliant display against the iu.au Branl Malaya on Saturday at B.:ik;ing Mat!, v.nen they won 3—l. In defence the gunners were very •ound. smothering every move by the Pulau 3ranl attack,195 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-01-26 15 <".. B. Arm tronsc aril Fong Lim in a struggle for the ball in yesterday's match on the S.R.C ground. Straits Time 3 Photograph.23 words
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Article, Illustration29 1937-01-26 15 The S.R.C. "A" and V.M.C A. hockey teams who met on the padang yesterday, the "V.'s" achieving a very creditable victory by three goals to one. Straits Tiv.cs Photograph.29 words
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Article501 1937-01-26 15 Padang Hockey Match Ends In A Draw. QNLY unsteadiness within the circle deprived the S.C.C. of a hockey victory on the padang yesterday, when they played more impressively than Tort Canning but had to be content with a 2 2 draw. The S.C.C. attack501 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-01-26 15 A study m attitudes m the hockey match between the SCO. and Fort Canning on the padang yesterday. —Strops Tir\e~, Photograph.21 words
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Article42 1937-01-26 15 Association Football. The soccer goal posts will be up at the S.C.C from Thursday onwards for practice and members are asked to keep Tuesday and Wednesday of next week free for practice games, cards for! which are being sent out.42 words
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101 1937-01-26 15 The Y.M.C.A. and the R.A.F. drew 1—1 at Seletar or Saturday. The Y.M.C.A. scored almost immediately after the start of the game through their centre-forward, Lembruggcn, who dribbled through from the half-way line and netted with a rising shot. The game from then on101 words
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Article213 1937-01-26 15 Y.M.C.A. Junior Department ngaliut Colta "A" today at Anson Road: V. N. Pillay, M. Modder, E. C. M. Hope, J. Webber. S. Varma. O. Newman. B. M. Barker, Suralta, M. Armstrong. I. H. Newman. K. Lenmbruggpn. Reserves: Ooh Chin Chye, O. L. Day. y.M.c.A. against RAM C. tomorrow213 words
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Article39 1937-01-26 15 Reports that Glamorgan C.C.C. were seeking outside talent are denied by Mr. J. Turnbull. the Glamorgan captain and secretary, who states that only native talent is to be sought, and that promising youngsters will be coached by BUI Hitch.39 words
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Article378 1937-01-26 15 Crack Full Backs Could Not Hold Them. The Y.M.C.A. did well to beat the S.R.C. A yesterday on the Padang by three goals to one. They had territorial advantage right through the match. Their victory was all the more creditable in view of the378 words
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40 1937-01-26 15 Walter Neusel. the German, who has beaten both Petersen and Foord in England, has been substituted for Ben Foord, who is suffering from an attack of 'flu, as Petersen's opponent at Ilarringay on Monday next.40 words
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Article69 1937-01-26 15 Rofby: S.C.C. seven-a-side tournament, semi-finals. Haekejr: S.C.C. vs. Midds., padang; V.M.C.A. Juniors vs. Colts "A," Anson Road: R.A.M.C. vs. "C Coy.. MMds., Tanglin; O. S.C. 'A- vs. Teachers, O. S.C. ground. TOMORROW. Rugby: S.C.C. Seven-a-side tournament, final. 5. i15. Hockey: European trial match, S.C.C. ground; Rest trial69 words
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Article, Illustration13 1937-01-26 15 The Fort Canning hockey team, beaten by Hit S.C.C. yesterday. —Straits Ttma Photograph13 words
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Article689 1937-01-26 15 Rugger "Sevens "Semi-Finals Today— A Hectic Final Tomorrow Wyatt's Broken Bones Century To Follow Northern Un ion Game In Doldrums. Conducted by "ECHO." •FT '"2 s:ven-~-slde rugger tournament at the S.CC. has been a great success, and there should be lots of excitement in the semi-finals today689 words
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Advertisement76 1937-01-26 15 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE FOURTEEN POINTS A series of 14 reasons why you should choose THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LID., to look after your insurance needs. Point... 3 Its Head Office, at The Great Eastern Life Building, Singapore is close at hand. Therefore, no delay is ever occasioned76 words
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Article227 1937-01-26 16 JOHORE MALAY VOLUNTEERS. Where Are The Higher Govt. Officers To the Editor of the Straits Times. Rr, I am really surprised to see that among the Johore Volunteers there Is practically a negligible number of Malay (Government* officers and officers whoso salaries are above $150 p m. I cannot understand227 words
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Article115 1937-01-26 16 Example Of The Malays. To the Editor of the Siraits Times. Sir,— It did good to the hearts of many to see the Malay Regiment march yesterday from the Victoria Theatre to their mosque. As a Eurasian, and one whose family have been British suLf.xts115 words
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Article87 1937-01-26 16 Singapore, Jan. 23. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— It has been brought to my notice that the report on the Lotus Club dinner has created In the minds of the readers an impression which was not the intention of the speaker to create. The87 words
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Article1031 1937-01-26 16 Disagreement With Mr. H. D. Noone. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Please allow me some space to make a few remarks on the article, "Missions to Sakai Tribes Not to be Encouraged," in the Straits Times of Jan. 21. The view expressed1,031 words
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Article224 1937-01-26 16 Awards In Variety Class. Additional awards in the Variety of the Singapore Dcg Show were as follows: Terrier puppy, dogs or bitches: J. Bernard Weiss, 1; H. C. Roberts, 2. Puppy, other breeds, dogs or bitches: Ng Teong Kiat, 1; Ircno Holt, 2; Mak Ting Sum,224 words
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Advertisement133 1937-01-26 16 OLD PRICES LARGE 8« *HO IN BOTTLES SMALL 4oL*65^^ The immense value of a regular glass fci- jj^^^Wl V^3|l of Andrews Liver Salt in maintaining Wfc jfe.il m^^Ja^^^^M^Bti health and fitness is demonstrated by its world-wide popularity. Now we i^n^B^I^If 'I announce to tSe Malaya public the iniroductionoftheeconori.ytin. Andrews IKolr^nE^fl133 words
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Advertisement90 1937-01-26 16 Start the picture record -BROWNIES 1 6.20 "KODAK" "JIFFY" "KODAK" The joy of Picture-making in its shnplett "VOLLENDA" Simple. Quick and takes Perfect P.cture. will meet the most Exacting requirements. "Jiffy" "Kodak" 6.29 JH.SO "Brownie" 6.20 J5.00 Brownie "6. 1 6 J6.00 Pr.ce with "J.ffy" Kodak 6.16 J1i.75 Baby -Brownie"90 words
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Article447 1937-01-26 17 CAMPAIGN AGAINST RHEUMATISM. *THE Empire Rheumatism Council has been constituted to enrol the medical scientific resources of the British Empire— and also its administrative experience and charitable goodwill in a campaign against rheumatic disease. Rheumatic disease, more rife in Great Brtaln than in most countries i-447 words
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Article54 1937-01-26 17 TIELP given to this campaign against rheumatism will be a valuable contribution to the alleviation of human suffering. Communications should be addressed to the Secretary. Empire Rheumatism Council, 1, Mitre Court Buildings, Temple, London EC. 4. cheques and drafts should be made payable to Empre Rheumatism Council"54 words
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Article, Illustration45 1937-01-26 17 Arriving at the Singapore Dog Show on Sunday: His Excellency the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas (in centre), accompanied by Lady Thomas, who distributed the prises, and Mr. A. H Todd. secretary of the Singapore Turf Cl«b and a steward at the show. —Straits Ttmei Photograph.45 words
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Article648 1937-01-26 17 COLLECTORS AND A BOYCOTT. Not sines stamps were first issued in 1846, has there been such widespread Interest as In the year which has Just ended. The cause of this was the complete change of design in British stamps, with its indication that a new era had648 words
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Article91 1937-01-26 17 Woman's Poem In Urdu Literature. The manuscript of a long, romantic poem, extending over three hundred pages and composed by Sharaf-un Nisa Begam, an inmate of the havem of the Nawab Nazims of Bengal, was exhibited by Mr. M. Mahfuz-ul-Haq, of the Presidency College at a meeting91 words
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Article31 1937-01-26 17 The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the regrading of the appointment of Assistant Treasurer, Penang, from Class n to IV In the M.C.S., with effect from Jan. 1.31 words
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173 1937-01-26 17 £750,000 BASE Mr. Chu Cheng Speaks On Preparedness. Nanking. While China should continue to maintain peace she should lose no effort in strengthening her national defence in order to ensure her own existence in the family of nations, declared Mr. Chu Cheng, president or the173 words
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Article141 1937-01-26 17 Programme Drawn Up By Provincial Government. A big programme for the development of productive enterprises in Anhwei has been prepared by the Anhwel Provincial Government. More than 100,000 tung trees will be planted In various hsicn in the province to yield tung oil. Reclamation of land,141 words
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Article217 1937-01-26 17 Harbour To Be Converted. Portsmouth. Alter many months of secret negotiation between representatives of the Air Ministry. Imperial Airways and Portsmouth Corporation. a £750,000 p:an for an empire base for giant ocean planes is to be submitted to the City Council. The Airport Committee has decided to217 words
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Article97 1937-01-26 17 Programme of drills for week ending Jan. 31 is as follows: TUESDAY: Warrant Officer on duty. C. S. M. Hardman. WEDNESDAY: 5.15 p.m.— Headqua tsrs, S.R.A. (v) unit, Cadre classes (Gun drill i WO on duty, C. S. M. Constable. THURSDAY: 5.15 p.m.—Headquarters, S.R.A. (v) unit. Cadre97 words
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Advertisement302 1937-01-26 17 CICFA Cures Both STOMACH INTESTINAL \m INDIGESTION /|l,'Ktijntoi|| Do you know that your stomach digests only quarter I Iv^ptffJ °f y° u eat It' 1 the l° n g winding tube of your I \\£isAy INTESTINES which causes most indigestion. That it Lar mud tmmii tutu wh y ?°u need302 words
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Advertisement143 1937-01-26 17 is pleased a^ THE STANDARD SIZE OF EiNGLAND'S I WM HIGHEST CLASS I h£±M 1 CIGARETTE f STANDARD SIZf/\ Malaya's favourite luxury cigarette has always been Black tipped) White, magnum size. Now for the first time, Malaya t U^ is enjoying the Standard size 45 cents for tins of 50.143 words
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Article, Illustration3487 1937-01-26 18 War Preparedness: Is Propaganda Overdone? OUR LONDON LETTER. From Our Own Correspondent London, Jan. 14. January's contribution to life in London is usually composed of fog, six-day cheap sales at all the big stores, colds in the head, increasingly determined demands by income-tax collectors, shop windows splashed high with mud3,487 words
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Advertisement257 1937-01-26 18 ov/rnip r TONIC FOOD BEVERAGE FOB THE SMARTEST MM Si THE MOST UP-TO-OF SHOES GET V^s THEM FROM YOONG CHEONG SHOE CO.. 3M-356 North Bridge Rd. SINGAPORE. THE REMUY THAT NEVER FAILS Get Ephazone today and m£^ obtain rapid rellei from I Asthma. Bronchial-Asthma. /lE^US" nil and a lvn 8257 words
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Advertisement553 1937-01-26 18 VARICOSE VEINS Can Now Be Cured Naturally Let-Weary An feint M*U Nimbi, ud Active by To* Wonderfui New Biolofical Remedy, EUsto. I EG TROUBLES soon vanish wkm Elasto Is taken Varicose v.rins are lorgotten and soon disappear, skin trouble* clear up. old wounds become clean and heathy and quickly heal,553 words
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Article64 1937-01-26 19 Disagreement over Rate* For Electricity. Burdwan. A disagreement regarding tfle rates for electric energy between the Electric Supply Company and Burdwan Municipality, resulting in the nonrenewal of their mutual contract, plunged Burdwan in darkness for several days. Public streets were not lit and I many of the64 words
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Advertisement144 1937-01-26 19 WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE— WITHOUT CALOMEL And You'll Jump Oat of B«d Filing Yon Could P**k Bm Over The IWrr should pour oat two plats of liquid bile into your bowels daily. If this bile i» not flowing freely yonr food doesn't digest. It just decays In the bowels.144 words
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Advertisement59 1937-01-26 19 /af a* TV/ 2oz.Wfiole Nut Milk ©CHOCOLATE A I CO 22 r# DAIRY MILK CHOCOLATE AL5 lor. MILK, FRUIT NUT CHOCOLATE 4 OZ. 20 CENTS 8 OZ. 40 CENTS CADBURY'S M 2/37. VAUXHALL 'FOURTEEN' Independent Springing Body Conformity Seating Still finer Performance Many New Features and Refinements MOTORS LTD. UiSfS59 words
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Article, Illustration147 1937-01-26 20 The Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club are staging The Ghost Train at the Victoria Theatre on Jan. 30. Feb. 3 and Feb. 6. The play is being produced by Daphne Leigh, Mrs. Stanley Coleman, (second from right) who also takes the leading role. Mrs. Thomas Rowan (second from left) plays the147 words
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Advertisement35 1937-01-26 20 |2j| Form! when you see Chrysler Plymouth I /^^^y^^, for 1937 > you wil1 \Y L^^C^i^^k agree that a motor car, -^\^^r aJL too can have form. J^3P^^ PIVNOUTH 6 Distributor*: BRINKMANN CO. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR35 words
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