The Straits Times, 27 February 1937
1937-02-27
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Title Section38 1937-02-27 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PACKS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1937. I'RICK 10 CENTS The Straits Times ?0 I'M.KS. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, IM7. PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Advertisement152 1937-02-27 1 ißimcmnNiiiCO tnici hobo ■V'-"v:h Bhbbß^b^bßhßm B^bßbß^b^Bl I e W B^3 BF wh>^ _a 1 ■HBBtjbL '!^l^^b^bßßßmßb Bb. BBb \^s^4 Qt's 'tnCn -+LI sole THE BORNEO COMPANY LTD. AGENTS SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. WPS. 72 shs^m I by special appointment CONSULT THE LEADING HOUSE OF kA^ DE SILVA LTD. C152 words
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Advertisement202 1937-02-27 1 41 FINDLATER S I FINE SHERRIES Per Battle Duty 0.75 Extra. OLD MORENO BROWN. FULL OF FLAVOUR. A DELIGHTFUL APPETISER. 3 $2.00 PALE MEDIUM DRY. VERY SUITABLE FOR CLUB SHERRY AND bITTERS. 3 $2.05 FINO. POSSESSES THE BOUQUET OF A TRUE FINO. $2.30 DRY CLUB. AN EXCEEDINGLY PLEASANT WINE, ON202 words
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Advertisement71 1937-02-27 1 Scots OJblsky Ik* Illlin *|..cl.> ii' Cmi%l I ALL TYPES CARPETS. flf GRASS MATS. c III Hj!- *Etj lT 1 r~r vS 0 1 1 BBBBBHBB BBBBBbT' O FURNITURE THAT IS MANUFACTURED IN OUR OWN FACTORY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. A LARGE SELECTION OF DINING ROOM. BEDROOM AND LOUNGE FURNITURE ALWAYS71 words
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Advertisement319 1937-02-27 2 WIUM1AW.— At Kuala Lumpur on 1 Ffb M to DorU. wife of R O H WlUhaw, a acn MOOENSEN —On February 26. 1937. at Kuala Tmutgai.u to Nit* wife of Carl Prtrr Mogfnatn, a daughter SITUATIONS VACANT The appointment* < f Shorthand Typist and Chauff ur tn the Police Department,319 words
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Advertisement856 1937-02-27 2 MOTOR VEHICLES FOB SALE rw five Tourer in running order and food condition $130. Box No. 11l Strata Tinea. I FOB SALS Auatin Aye Sixteen Tourer lieliable. Car in One condition $350 Bos No. Sl2, Stralta Time*, I DUD CABS: AiaUM Plat HlUman. Mom* Cttroen He. m tuod eoodtUoo lailaiu856 words
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Advertisement937 1937-02-27 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET. ground Soar opposlt* Roneo s. Apply Bayers, 11 M*lsnr* Street. TO LET excellent offices, godowns. also flats at Middle Road. Apply M. Reuben Co.. Ltd. GODOWNS Read Street oft River Valley Road, 4.000 to 30.000 .qnare feet. United Engineer* Limited OFFICES at 1 and937 words
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Advertisement742 1937-02-27 2 AUCTION NOTICES STATE OF JOHORE Of THE COUBT OF TMB JUDGE AT ■M, La»d Assiitstiia n» ot itM. Mataaya Caettsar INM.II.I sea W WktatariB (-bKUar W Mmmr. I hirtrr u< Xinrtki Fatal N S T I m «f Thsaaara rava PUlat W Maar, Cfcargar. AUCTION SALE All that piece of742 words
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Advertisement724 1937-02-27 2 PUBUC NOTICES It to notified for general Information thai the rioting dme for submtaaioa to Um Colonial Secretary's Offlcr of application* for admlatlon to ihe Birth* Settlemento Clril 8ervice has bem extended Irom February 27. to March 2S, 1937. NOTICE. All pmoni resident In the Strait* Settleniniu.-, »iio belong to724 words
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Advertisement598 1937-02-27 2 BUSINESS CARDS tic- MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs HARU -no Mia* *AH* 60. WATERLOO STRttT. j Telephone 7467. FOR THi: AMI %KH M lO\tK M Odd Fish VarWie* And rropical Kishe* I by W T lunes: $10. Ufe and Lov.- in The Aquarium by c H. |en 1 Tropical598 words
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Miscellaneous176 1937-02-27 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Within OuUlde Without M> lay* M»l»y« Fo*t3f« Monlhlr SIM UN SZM «u«rUrly SIM fIX M f7 M H-lf inirl, 117 M «4 M SISM TrarU (34 M SUM M Sou —Ont«ta«t«B rhrqaca tboaM lwlndr the dmil teak dteraaai ADVERTISEMENT RATES Thr rhargw mad inalracUan far CLASSIFIED \it\KRIIs».M».NTS arr176 words
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Advertisement739 1937-02-27 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England) MAIU PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIKNTAL S N Co rNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY 8 GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHW* AND JAPAN Due Tonnage S'pcx RANCHI 17.000 In port LAI HAY739 words
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Advertisement388 1937-02-27 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KA1SHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAB LTD. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. Regular fortnightly sailings. London via Fenang, Colombo. Aden, Suez, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles and Gibraltar. SS. KATORI MARU March 18. >.s. KASHIMA MARL' April 1. fM5. YASUKUN1 MARU April 14. S.S. HAKONE MARU388 words
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Advertisement651 1937-02-27 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANUEOR UN* Luxurious One Class Motorshlps Moat Oab:ns hire adjoining private bath. Ex~ellent BMm FOR MAS EIIJ.ES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. UAMBl'RG COPENHAGEN Prom tToi 1 Kiom Prom Spore Malacca Port Penanj Sham MEONIA 16/3 16/3 17 3 19 3 ERRIA 30 3 SO'S 31 3 2 4651 words
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Advertisement183 1937-02-27 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. l lncorporated to England) APCAR LINE. FOB BONG KONG. SHANGHAI MOJL KOBE AND OSAKA. SS. SIROHANA MM 11 Mar. 3 p-m. excellent modern tccommodauoa (or first ana secona class oaasengera. Special noil da* return tickets intercnrngeabie «nb P. 4 O. S N. CO. issued183 words
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Advertisement1066 1937-02-27 3 TBI BI.CE Fl/'NNEL LINT lOeeaa The Haa Khtew Sieara*htp Co. (***** Steaai Ship 09 LM. sad Chin. Mataai The Canard VTaMi Star Ita Steaai NavtgaUoa iid The Sarawak Steaauhip To Ltd The Strait* Steasaahip Co Ltd. The Aaotrattsa OHeatal Lav I id. The China Navigation Co Ltd. The Irrawaddv X1,066 words
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Article116 1937-02-27 4 Saturday, February 37. Shtas aliagiHi «V«arvca at cspaclaw f arriTS BjßtMSa Codowo Gat* Bast Wharf RUtna 23 1 Main Wharf Ranchl IS S Psngkor 15 3 Centaur .13 I Duisburg II 3 City of Klmberley S 3 Patrooella 7 3 Empire Dock 8t«el Mariner 32 3116 words
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Article56 1937-02-27 4 The Duisburg for Philippine Islands. Mall previously announced as closing on Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. will now close on i the same day at 4 p.m. The Klstna for Slam (parcels oniy). Mall previously announced as closing on Feb. 27 at 3 p.m will now close on56 words
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Article182 1937-02-27 4 Ta«ay. DJambi (Tobai ..3 p.m Bagaa. BengkaJi Belat Pandjang (Fobcloi 4 pm Ljboean BUI* (Kaotau) a p.m R* rurat A rrmb.lsJitn (Maras* 4 p.m Philippine Islands (Duisburgi 4 p.m Hons tvong. oauion Snanguai. Kooe Manila via o? air Imperial) 1 pro. Penang. Slam Burma. India ln% Palestine.182 words
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Article43 1937-02-27 4 Correspondence for transmission b? air "via Netherlands" must be specially aid clearly superscribed "By X L.M Malls will close at Malacca as follows: Tuesday, Mar. 2. Java and Southern Sumatra by air (Netherlands) ..945am X Nigeria by air (Imperial) .1.15 p.m.43 words
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Article101 1937-02-27 4 Malls from Europe etc (London) expected tomorrow. Feb. 28 by air (imperial) will be delivered to boxholder-, at 6 p.m General delivery of letters Monday Mar. 1. at 825 am. Mails from Australia. Netherlands Indies etc. expected today. Feb. 27. by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders101 words
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Article165 1937-02-27 4 Britain To Give Grant? The Ceylon State Council has decided that Ceylon will participate In the new Empire air mall service. The link will be effected by extension of the Karachi-Madras "feeder" service to Colombo, giving access to the main England-Australia route Difficulty arose over165 words
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Article44 1937-02-27 4 Feb 25 Henrlk (Nor): Dab Lob Chin i Tabian. Camphuys (Dat.); Ango (Fch): SUver Gull (Brit.). Feb 26: Am pang Bsmeralda. Jerantat. Tandjong Pinang Tandjong Balel. Tung Song. Corfu. Tricula (Brit): MlJer. Kepah. MV. St. Aldegonde (Dut.): Pacific (Dan); Marly (Nor.); Mln (Fch44 words
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Article363 1937-02-27 4 The lollowlng were passengers by i Dutch planes: Arrived from N.I. by KLM plane Rletvink on Feb. 20 Mrs W. G. Remmelts, Mr. Wllhelm Stahl. Mr. and Mrs. J L van Dulm. Mr Wllhelm Wormser. Mr. H. J. H Haas. Left for Medan. India and Europe by363 words
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77 1937-02-27 4 Harland and Wolff, Ltd.. launched from its Belfast Yard on Feb. 11 the 7.850 ton single-screw motor cargo vessel "Rochester Castle" for the Union-Castle Company's South African service*. "British Fortitude," a large firstclass oil tanker, which Cammell Laird and Co. Is building for the British Tanker77 words
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102 1937-02-27 4 From Harland And Wolf Belfast. F«to. 8 Union Castle Mall Steamship Co, Ltd.. has placed an order with Harland and Wolff. Ltd.. of Belfast, for two 15,000-ton motor passenger and cargo linen for Its lstsnnediate ser. vice to South and East Africa. The vessels will102 words
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Article398 1937-02-27 4 kii'-Al --Ben iteajC 32 per rally bett stew or C1) 25. fiUet »teak 50 per !i> MMbb, Australian 40. pock, lean 44 per < i lean and fat i lit quality > 34 POULTRY— Capp-v» iloraKt reared i 50 j«r catty, ducks 45 each, fern Is 32 per398 words
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Advertisement518 1937-02-27 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P. U.S. LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING ACKNTB. r M S. KLYS AND SIAM STATES KAaWATS. TSLSFBONK: Freigkt Mil— Passag* M3l. I^^JCOR^NaTION l wj^F Kfl yy§^ GEORGE VI WiS^^ MAY, 1937 EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY *ft^\^. information and ticket J A^L* _V s \3^^ from your own518 words
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Advertisement414 1937-02-27 4 Mr A T TSTFPy f'QiT^I.^: Incorporated to Btralt* SetUamsau) <^.lr^^^ ELLERM4N BICKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEWRIP CO. ITD. COMPANY. «In<v>n>orste<S In en«lsnd> flnrorporstKj In r 9 A > BOSTON. NEW TORS BALTIMORE VIA SCEZ CANAL TIJERMAN- UNE FOR HAVRE. LONDON STKB, MARINER- In>ort Fcb^ ROTTERDAM HAMBI KG. TEH NAVIGATOR Msr 21414 words
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Advertisement245 1937-02-27 4 HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE fie* alar Freight Srrrkc U MANILA HONG KONG SHANGHAI \NO Oli'lW AKIJAPANESE POBT8. Due S pore MEEKKLKK II SEROOSKERK Am. 1 HOMEWARD. TO ADt.V P SAID. JAFFA. Gr.NOV MARsMI I Is 8OTTCBDAM. AMSTt KIIAM. HAMBIBG AND BRI Ml N UM Touni£t 8 port tA. OROOTKKKRK Ma.- 9245 words
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Miscellaneous527 1937-02-27 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. suuou YMtcrdiy Last night max rain- bright mln limp fall s'thine tenp •9 in» tirs *F West Cout Aior Star 97 Nil 10 6 68 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 90 Nil 10 7 74 SlUawan BO Nil 10.9 74 Buklt Jeram 90 NU 110 74527 words
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Article58 1937-02-27 5 The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has ruled that to believe m ghosts or attempt to talk with spirits is no evidence of insanity. The court disallowed a petition for permission to contest the will of a woman who "believed she was m frequent communication with58 words
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Article244 1937-02-27 5 STEADY DECREASE IN BIRTHRATE. BIOLOGICAL WORK NEEDED. Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell, the biologist, in a paper issued in London, raised the question: 'Will mankind in North -West Europe die out in a comparatively short time?'" The paper was written to emphasise the need of further attention at Oxford244 words
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Advertisement387 1937-02-27 5 LAST NIGHT fflL #*ltfl^gll WARNKR BROS LAUGHING MkH 7 Bl\ hit or hits: ITS AW _V.l STAGE STRUCK mfc 1 < mti with an all-star rut including DICK POWELL. JOAN BLONDELL WARREN WILLIAM. FRANK McHUGH Tomorrow JAMES OLIVER CIRWOODS GREAT ADVENTVRE STORY OF THE CANADIAN NORTHLAND 'The COUNTRY BEYOND' with387 words
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Advertisement86 1937-02-27 5 t London Paris New York. W; offer you the latest styles which >r^?%>"'''" Z\ are in vogue In the fashion centres of the World The very latest In Evening Sandals. Black and Oold. $2.9*— I A very beautiful Court lor Evening 1 "J< i we»r In Silver only. $4.9fr— iSt86 words
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Advertisement171 1937-02-27 5 8 ...COMMENCIMG t 1, MARCH S in |i^J TWO NIW I- V-* iti.iyitt\l SHADIS C 1 ft, cz^>mi y an am* P^hjl Beautiful colors in pcriccc hirmony with che ricb browns, iini, «ikl n4* Of winter tashiori Bcautilul colur> (ruefully blending o ith the k>i< natural color tone* or che171 words
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Miscellaneous310 1937-02-27 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY, THE Straits Times is publishing SEA VIEW HOTEL: Dinner and 1 this daily feature to give readers dance. Formal Romantic Night a comprehensive summary of enter- Cb -V/Tmvr V, and lainments. meetings, sports events. a^? OStT t<BOVK: Olnn r nd social functions and other outatand- a310 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article676 1937-02-27 6 Tins Active And Rubbers Dull. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Feb. 27. After the violent fluctuations of last week tin records a fall of 30s. for both positions in London yesterday and halfa-cent in New York, which is a more normal movement. The net result in the676 words
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Article642 1937-02-27 6 All shares quoted above are fully paid Issue VaJ. Frascr A Co Lyall k Evatt Buyers SellersBuyen Sellen 4/- Am pat Tin 5 IV* 5/6 5/3 5,74 £1 Aaaa K um bang 33/9 34/«xd 34 35/£1 Aostni Malay 54 M/-xd 54/- 56 xd 5/- Ayei HiUun 1 Ayer Weng642 words
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Article484 1937-02-27 6 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.45 1.55 1.45 1.55 2 2 do 1%% Prefs. 2.50 2.60 2.50 2 60 10 10 Atlas Ice 8 00 10.00n. 8.00 lOOOn. 1 1 B M Broadcasting 0.89 0.95 0 90 0 95 10 5 B M Trustee 6 25 7.00 8 25484 words
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Article206 1937-02-27 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5-, 1901 red. IMC S4OO Urt) Int Mar. 31 Sepl 30 10S 110 norn iwn red 194*] 51. 600.000 int Mar 31 Sept 30 111 114 n^m 4> 2 1609 red 1955 SI.DOO.OCO Int Mar 31 Sept 30 .'.y 121 num 1913 red 1983 S2.OCO.JUO206 words
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Article412 1937-02-27 6 Shares are si unless otherwise stated) Frascr tt Co Lyall k Eratt AJJenby 1.95 2.05 190 2 05 Aior GaJali 1.50 1.60 155 1.05 Amal. Malay 2 15 2 25 |A 2 25 Ayer HlUtn 170 1.85 170 l.W Ayer Molek 140 1.50 140 150 Ayer Paiias 195412 words
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Article211 1937-02-27 6 The following are the exchanpc rate* HHI rr.crmng according to the latlr circular tuiied by tne Hong Kong and > i Banking Corporation SELLING London TT 2 4 .G L/ r.dcn demand 2/4 "./16! L. ..don I months sight 2/4Vfcj. Lyons demand 1230 Kamourg demand ii 414 1 New211 words
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Article86 1937-02-27 6 Closing prices Feb. 26. N.p. I X. R. S. S. in rases (F. 0. B.) 36 11 16 36 U 16 Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. O. B.) 364 MN No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awards ble Singapore 36*,: -°'686 words
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Article380 1937-02-27 6 Londxi. Fcb 26. The following are todays closing middle prices on the London Stork Exchange: Shares oi II dent,.-n>.atlon coles* othc.-wtae stated: TMMh turn or Pan Cor.vrrvKir Leas D.«. 1M4-M 114* PMBdloit Dad 4 o.~. »»«>-»l IIS* War Lain. 2', D e IMS OOW. U:.!on Aascc. iUa!U) 10S380 words
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Article253 1937-02-27 6 Sin»aporr, February 57. IS noon. Buyei Seliar Gambler S7.SU Hamburg Cube is oq Java Cube 10 50 Pepper. i White Muntok $20 >0 White SIS SO Black $1 1 50 ftp* Mlxrd $755 Sun Dried $7 85 ftafMM Small Plake $s 50 Fair Flake $5 jo Medium f>ari $s253 words
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Article91 1937-02-27 6 Lonaon. Krb 26 The following were mean rates ruling at r.oon today Pirn inj 5 32 AlArn* M7H 4 M 13 16 Bjch«rnt 870 Montreal 4 M\ «Uen 29 02 X:. 1 Geneva 21 US srl>n official A-n«t»T<!«m IK\ ac:«rade lit Milan 9.' Burnn Aim urqwXri) Uerhn 12 1491 words
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Article140 1937-02-27 6 FRASER COMPANY. Total for r Company Dividend Books ClMe Date Payable Ex Dlv. Date financial year to date TIN Aust. Malay «d. Feb. 23 Asam Kur.ibang 6d Feb M PatUnl 5'i Rambutan 5% Int. Raub 10", Int. Mar. 5 Ulu Klang 59i Int Feb. 19 GENERAL II Kong Bank £3140 words
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Advertisement29 1937-02-27 6 AS SUPPLIED TO P. W. D. throughout Malaya, Rubber Plantations etc. Large Stock of Spares Carrie* McALiSTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) SINGAPORE, PENANG. KUALA LUMPUR and IPOH.29 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article362 1937-02-27 7 FINANCING HEAVY INDUSTRY. CENTRAL BANK TO PARTICIPATE. Mr. Yukl. the new Japanese Finance Minister, is sponsoring a scheme for the reform of the Bank of Japan, which Toklo business circles take to be part of a plan to foster war Industries and to enable rapid mobilisation362 words
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Article206 1937-02-27 7 Shipbuilding Orders Held-Up. Toklo. Feb. 5. The shortage of iron and steel Is being felt keenly by Japanese shipbu.lding yards, which have a record number of orders and are facing delays in the completion of vessels under construction or about to be laid down In 1936206 words
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Article158 1937-02-27 7 Equal To $1.72 On Common In 1936, Against $1.51. The Gillette Safety Raaor Company announces that profits for the year endede Dec. 31. 1936. after all charges, amounted to $4.97s.BBB— equivalent, alter deducting dividend on the Preference tock. to $1 72 per share on the 1.998.789 shares158 words
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Article458 1937-02-27 7 DIVIDEND OF 2>/ 2 PER CENT. Shareholders In the Sungei Buaya 'Sumatra) Rubber Company should be very well satisfied with the report and accounts (or the year to the end of last September. They will certainly welcome the return to dividends with a payment of 2. per458 words
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340 1937-02-27 7 Agreement For Big: Output. Capetown. Feb. 11. The Union Government, which has started a census of the nation's I war materials, has signed an agreement with Imperial Chemical Industries. Ltd.. for the erection of a munitions factory at Pretoria. This factory will be required to340 words
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Article744 1937-02-27 7 MALAYA CAN AND WILL PRODUCE QUOTA. MODERATE DEMAND j AT AUCTIONS. ST ANTON NELSON AND CO LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market issued yesterday write: More interest ha* been shown in all, markets this week both by the trades and by outside operators, and744 words
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Article49 1937-02-27 7 A circular has been issued by Rembau Jeiel Rubber Limited statins that the standard production for 1937 has been fixed at 3.634.5 M lb. Forward sales have been entered Into for 1,079.880 lb. at an average price of 8 9ld. per lb. London landed I equivalent.49 words
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Article440 1937-02-27 7 Negotiations Broken Off. Bombay. Feb. 8 Official confirmation Is now forthcoming of the breakdown of the Indian steel negotiations. Today the Tata Iron and Steel Company announced that It had broken >IT negotiations for the formation with the Indian Iron and Steel Co.. Ltd.. of i440 words
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Article107 1937-02-27 7 The lo.iuw.ng standard production and forward sale* of rubber for 1937 have been announced: Scottish Malayan Estates, standard production. 3.438.132 Tb forward tal^s. 400 tons at 8 34d. Strathmorr Rwbber. standard production. 1114.813 lb forward sale*. 150 tons at 8 lOd Selangor OH Palm, standard production. 618.375107 words
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Advertisement618 1937-02-27 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the Colon* of Bong Kong) The liability of members l< limited u> the •xtent and in manner Drescr.beo by Ordinance No. of Mt of the Cflany. Authorised CsniUJ iO ?22 > S2 Issued and Fully Paid-Un tW.000.000 Sterltnt 8 Hnn. Kon« Currency618 words
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Advertisement175 1937-02-27 7 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated tn China by Special Charter.) i II. Utl Mrwi Sl»«»^r» TllllfcllM: MsbmotI Ofci bckaMt Dea*. Mil GeaeraJ OSee JIU-I CaMt AMrai: -CHINGHO P»M Oa Cap«Ui Ck. M*4M.*M.M Bnrrre Kynrf* IB erreaa at CK »3.SM.M«.M Taiml Aiwlt tpproxtnulrl? Ck. 11 «M M HMu OFFICE: snANGHAI Ti*-VunR Soong175 words
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Advertisement526 1937-02-27 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK Ot INDIA, AUSTkALlA AND CHINA. (Incorporates m Engiana or RojraJ •barter 185J) Paid Up CmpiU) ID SOU.OOJ sfcarea oi a emcb cooo.uoe tUtervt Fund C0OO.0CO Reaerve LJsbllltv of Pro-rotors <3.000.«0f BEAD OKU, I M BkhifHitt Inndon K.C. t. Alar suu n< n« Kuo| Saigon Amnuir Ikilo Srroaranf526 words
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Advertisement265 1937-02-27 8 t >. <^r j ?Am3?63 1 nnvisJaW^' W HsV w^BLt afwan ffa^ 2TIT PAYS TO BUY THE BEST RADIOS SOUND STEWART-WARNER ITERMAN A DE VRT SOrNP WESTINGHOISE PROJECTOR AND AMPLIFIER BTROMBERG-CARLBON JENSEN'S DYNAMK SPEAKERS BOWARD AND OTHERS AND CINEMA EQUIPMENT* REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS L RCA BADIOTRON— METAL or GLASS Tt'BES 2.265 words
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Advertisement6 1937-02-27 8 RADIO 6ATT€ftl€S KEE MUAT RADIO COMPANY6 words
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Advertisement314 1937-02-27 8 THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE MB EXECUTOR COMPANY LIMITED. The Company m formed in th* var m* aod ni rtcuterro subarqurotl; mmn u» rrust Comptnm Ortr.iianre ltM III rtr* or the progrtw it nu madr aod a( Um experience it has famed, n u >o- akcly tc be wound-up or to314 words
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Miscellaneous1584 1937-02-27 8 Week End Broadcasting, SINGAPORE-ZHL. PARIS. today MELBOURNE. station radio-coloniall Wavelength.— ZZi metres, 1J3S \717<»lfC call-setters or th« station: kc/t (or 1 S3 me s. VlaZMfi. »»J» ■ff" 7 pin to p.m.— Speech and record- Experimental Chort-wave Broadcast- W L. tstc T. P. A. ed music 8tauons, Sydney. TODAY TOMORROW Wweleiuth1,584 words
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Article211 1937-02-27 9 At Rate Of One Per Month. London. Feb. 26. According to reports which are believed to be credible, the Soviet are Intensively building submarines and actually adding to their fleet of them at the rate of one monthly. At present It Is believed that there oreReuter - 211 words
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Article70 1937-02-27 9 London, Feb. 26. A Nlchi Nlchi message from Chiamussu states that on Wednesday afternoon 300 bandits attacked 13 Japanese troops, who were escorting a n.ilitary survey party at Hoiichen In north-east Manchuria and wiped out ail thirteen after a two-hours struggle. Thirty Hunghutzes attacked another surveyReuter - 70 words
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Article218 1937-02-27 9 Sunk Ferry launch Towed To Dock. Hong Kong. Feb. 16. The wreck of the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Company's Man Fat. [which was sunk on Wednesday In the central fairway in collision with the Indo-China S.N. steamer Chaluang. waa raised early on Saturday morning and218 words
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Article136 1937-02-27 9 Rebuilding Globe And Mermaid Tavern. A £250,000 plan to rebuild Shakespeare's own theatre, the Globe, burned down 300 years ago In Southward. S.E., and his favourite tavern, the Mermaid, which was In Bread Street,! Cheapside, EC has been launched by I British and American Shakespearlans. I the136 words
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Article99 1937-02-27 9 Antarctic Discovery. News of the diaco»ery of hitherto unknown land In the Antarctic was received at Oslo recently In a wireless message from Mr. Lars Chrlstensen, the Norwegian explorer. It is stated that Mr Wldero. the Norwegian airman who Is assisting Mr. Chrlstensen. discovered a99 words
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72 1937-02-27 9 Soviet Fleet Will Not Participate. London, Feb. 2fl. The Soviet fleet will not participate in the sea control scheme oft the j Spanish coast. This decision was reached at this morning's meeting of the non-inter- 1 I vention sub-committee. A message from Paris states thatReuter - 72 words
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Article164 1937-02-27 9 Bankruptcy Court Story. Mr. Robert Rlgby, 32-year-old West End costumier, went Into his home in I Reynold's Drive, Edgware Middlesex stopped suddenly in the hall, says the Daily Express. He discovered that not only had his blonde wife, Norah Gertrude, vanished, but that all their furniture,164 words
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Article100 1937-02-27 9 Reported Crash In Indo-China. Hong Kong. Feb. 26. The Kal Tak airport here has received information from Fort Bayara that the rYench airmen, Denis and Libert, who are attempting to fly from Paris to Toklo in under 100 hours, crashed this morning somewheie In Indo-China, andReuter - 100 words
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63 1937-02-27 9 Sir Edgar Britten, commander of th.» 73.000-ton Queen Mary. Commodore of the Cunard White Star fleet, and a liner captain for twenty-one years, left only £1.614 13«. 6d.. with net personalty £664 5s 9d. His will was published yesterday, and he left everything to his63 words
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Article26 1937-02-27 9 When Mr. Samuel Tant. an old soldier, was given a seml-mUltarv funeral at Aldershot. the gup carriage was drawn by a motor tractor.26 words
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Article107 1937-02-27 9 Inniskillingrs Sail Next Tuesday. The Ist Battalion. The Royal InniskUling Fusiliers, comprising about 1,000 men, w..i board the submariie depot-ship Midway at the Naval Base. Seletar. on Tuesday morning and leave the same morning for Hong Kong to take part in t.ie manoeuvres to be held107 words
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40 1937-02-27 9 London, Feb 26. The death is announced In Dublin of the Rev. Alfred SlU*. the former missionary at Klenning who strenuously endeavoured to rescue the missionaries. Misses Eleanor Harrison and Edith Nettleton !n 1930 —Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Advertisement312 1937-02-27 9 HOTELS SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL and New Programme Success HARVEY YOUNG FAMOI'S AMERICAN COMEDY DANCFRS 111 < ont.iu-.ilal Mfc i^,, v, B .nd lanky. (3) G«aa of tan. EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. BOOK YOUR TABLE N«^~r. Sim Tlfsnw M\R(II "ND <*S. EMPRF.-S OF BRITAIN IN POBT— SPECIAL IKI I'INSIT. AND312 words
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Advertisement243 1937-02-27 9 CNAUVET CHAMPA6NE EXTRA DRY, VINTAGE 1926 $4.50 WITH DUTY FF.EC DELIVERY MONTHLY ACCOUNTS. H. BOLTER CO.. TEL. 6522. INSURANCES FIRE ACCIDENT MOTOR nDarn guarantelmarine WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION mi LONDON ASSURANCE. HONli KONU PIRt INSCB CO LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO LTD. WESTERN ASSURANCE CO ONION INSCS BOCIETY OP CANTON LTD. EAOLX STAR243 words
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Article132 1937-02-27 10 SINGAPORE. GAKRIC X THEATRE. GEYLANG Prince cf Thieves (A Hindustani Talkie). I 15 A 9.15 p.m. GLOBE THEATU Olit Ui ThU Night. T 15—9 30. GREAT WORLD—THE SKY I M Kit Half Angel. NEW WORLD Side Snows. Cabaret. Dancing. Talkies Theatres A Cinema* RITZ GEYLANG Pran-es Langford In Palm132 words
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835 1937-02-27 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 1937. VOCATIONAL TRAINING. agricultural research and extension work for the Improvement of agriculture; (b) where estate agriculture on a large scale exists, the provision of trained assistants for work on such properties, and (c) in areas where agriculture is predominantly of the type835 words
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Article74 1937-02-27 10 The fee charged for elementary education in government and aided j schools in the Colony is $3 per month, not $3.50 (as stated in the Straits Times leading article i yesterday.) The statement that J that fee represents an increase of 50 cents over the fee74 words
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Article110 1937-02-27 10 Mr R A Page has been appointed', to exercise the powers of a Supertn- tendent of Prisons for Singapore. Dr. J. W. Scharff. Chief Health Officer. Singapore, left with Mrs. ScharfT and their children on Home leave by the Corfu yesterday The King's Exequatur, empowering Signor C.110 words
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Article41 1937-02-27 10 1 Owins to the Victoria Memorial Hall being required for other purposes, the a opening rehearsal advertised to take t p:ace on Monday. March, will now be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall on > Monday. March 8 at 5.15 p.m. P41 words
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Article1597 1937-02-27 10 Officers From an Eastern Sandhurst. By Brigadier L. P. Collins. C.8.. C S.I. I) S U.lt I (Reproduced from the Astatic Review.) IT may be said with some degree of truth, though not of accuracy .that the foundation-stone of th* Indian Military Academy was lair in1,597 words
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Article673 1937-02-27 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. 01/K MAY FAIR. \I7ITH three pponu bm I ilonal crti«:s the or M— jfsil Hall vttl i days, presenting S,;an;.;h dai. ridean folk muji at.d Italian o.nra "re v exceptions the moment and nu.;. country MM be tnvving us Ur.fortunar.-ly. as usi ;iih here, the673 words
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Advertisement145 1937-02-27 10 YOU TAKE NO CHANCES WHEN YOU BUY A MARCONI 100% VALUE FOR MONEY 7 to 2,000 metres May we send you one on approval. ROBINSON PIANO CO. (S.S.) LTD SINGAPORE PENANG WATCHES;/: clocks' \gL BAROMETERS > V m/TS SILVER JEWELLERY^T^^I 1 1^» j P. H. HEKDRY. JeweOe SINGAPORE AND KIALt145 words
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309 1937-02-27 11 MANUEL QUEZON VISITS ROOSEVELT. "Young Republic Must Not Be Left Unsupported. £20,000,000 ANNUAL TRADE WITH UNITED STATES. ANOTHER nine years must elapse before the Philippine Commonweath gains complete independence from American tutelage, but certain aspects of its present relationship are causing concern to PresidentReuter - 309 words
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Article169 1937-02-27 11 Malayan Percentage Better Than 1935. (From Our Own Correspondent! London. Feb. 26. According to the Statistical Bulletin of the International Tin Research and Development Council the estimated world production of tin in 1936 was 171.888 tons compared with 140,652 tons in 1935. The restricting countries produced169 words
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Article58 1937-02-27 11 NEW TOKIO ANTI-RED OFFER Japanese Prime Minister's Reported Scheme. Shanghai. Feb. 27. Gt-n Hayashi, Japanese Prime Toklo reports state, is con-i.-.vlating devoting the Japanese lioxer Indemnity Fund to the deveI>. ment of Slno-Japanese economic re ittons This Is conditional it is d upon Chinas acceptance of a retain important potrt58 words
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Article30 1937-02-27 11 C :r.il Government has prohibited the authorities concerned from tV opinion on the Liv I while the matter Is sub Ihr trial will begin in Shang- < Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 30 words
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Article267 1937-02-27 11 PORTUGAL WILL NOT PARTICIPATE. WILL LEAVE IT TO FOIR POWERS. London, Feb 27. A communique issued by the Non- nterventlon Committee says that after A. Malsky. the Soviet representative, iad announced his Governments decllon not to participate in the naval >atrol of the Spanish seaBritish Wireless - 267 words
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Article25 1937-02-27 11 Madras. Feb 26. Congress has so far won 116 seats out of 160 results so far declared in a house of 215— Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article, Illustration49 1937-02-27 11 Senor Manuel Queton. President of the Philippines Commonwealth, photographed at Shanghai on Jan 28. en root* to America. On h left (in the picture) Is Gen. Wu Te-chen. Mayor of Greater Shanghai, and on his right Gen. Tan* Hu. Garrison Commander of the Shanghai— Woosang area— l.N.P S. Photo.49 words
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380 1937-02-27 11 MINING OF LLANDOVERY CASTLE. Water Gaining In Holds. Marseilles, Feb. 26. THE three hundred passengers in the Union Castle liner, Llandovery Castle, which was seriously damaged yesterday, on her way from Natal to England, by the explosion of a floating mine two miles south-east of Cape Creus, have now beenReuter - 380 words
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Article38 1937-02-27 11 London. Feb. 26. All those drawing unemployment pay for the week ending May 8 and the succeeding week will be given 2s 6d as a Coronation bonus and Is. for each dependent child— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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172 1937-02-27 11 ANGLO CANADIAN TRADE AGREEMENT. London. Feb 26. The terms of the Anglo-Canadian trade agreement were published yesterday. The agreement remains in force until Aug. 8. IMO, when It is subject I to termination by six months notice. Canada towers the British preferen|tial duties on 150 items, affecting 40 per cent,Reuter - 172 words
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63 1937-02-27 11 London, Feb. 25. Mr. Neville Chamberlain. Chancellor of the Exchequer, asked If he cone mpiated any modification of tha present policy regarding foreign issues, told the Commons that experience had confirmed the view that measure of restriction continued to be necessary in the publicBritish Wireless - 63 words
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Article159 1937-02-27 11 BUT NEED FOR CAUTION. WARNING BY FINANCE MINISTER. Paris. Feb 27. "We agree there is reason to Introduce measures of caution and ,scft pedal in our programme." declared M. Blum in the Chamber yesterday, "plying to a solemn warning by M Flandin that a serious financial situationReuter - 159 words
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Article66 1937-02-27 11 Opposition To His Home Policy. Valencia, Feb. 27 Senor Largo Caballero. the Spanish Premier, yesterday published a long document virtually threatening to resign if he continues to meet with opposition in the matter of home policy. The resignation of Caballero who enjoys the confidence of the tradeReuter - 66 words
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80 1937-02-27 11 Dr. Kung As Premier For Another Two Months. Nanking, Feb. 27. It is officially confirmed that Oen Chiang Kai-shek has asked for a •art her extension of leave for two months. His reason is that a llgamen» he had strained last December has notSin Chew Jit Poh - 80 words
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Article29 1937-02-27 11 Mr. E. H. Beauchamp Nobbs, Manager of West Country Estate. Kajang. will be proceeding home with Mrs. Beauchamp Nobbs via South Africa on Fea 28. on eight months' leave.29 words
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Article107 1937-02-27 11 STRIKE TROUBLES IN U.S. MEN EVICTED FROM FACTORY BY GAS. Waukegan. 111.. Feb. 26. An early morning gas attack forced SI 3lt-down strikers to leave tt* hansteel Metallurgical Corporc"on factory which they have been occupying since Feb. 17. The gas was shot through th« windows by a party or deputy107 words
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Article180 1937-02-27 11 commercial agreement with Cuba w*j signed at Havana on Feb. 19 and enters Into lcrce provLsonally as from th.it date. It p ovldes that United Kingdom t?o ids shall be treated In Cuba not less favourably than those of any countryapirt from special treatment accorded to180 words
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Article235 1937-02-27 11 The Test. HUGE CROWD AT MELBOURNE. When the fifth Test match was resumed at Melbourne this morning, with Kradman It! not out, Badcoik II not out. and Australia"* score 3 12 for three wickets, the question on all lips was: Will Hradman gel another double-century? The answer235 words
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Article47 1937-02-27 11 Washington. Feij IS Ex-L'eut -Commander F:.:: who pleaded Ruilty to esponag- an scle of naval secrets tm a foreign Power last year. wa.s KDtenae 1 jf«s»«rday to from fojt to Uvlve years Imprisonment. The court declined to allow him to change his plea to r.ot guilty RouterReuter - 47 words
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Advertisement11 1937-02-27 11 sf The Choicest Butter From New Zealand |§jljLl| $T^wMili PHONE: 537611 words
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1304 1937-02-27 12 SHOULD MUNICIPALITY APPROACH S.S. GOVT.? Question To Be Discussed In Committee. MR. LAYCOCK ADVOCATES NEW BUILDING PROGRAMME. "I SUGGEST for your consideration that we should make representations to the Government of the Colony to institute some sort of Wages Board, not with a1,304 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-02-27 12 l»r I" V Mat Garry and Miss T. C Ililt-rrian after their wedding at st \ndnu s Cathedral. Singapore. yesterday. Straits Times rko'ogruph.23 words
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Article212 1937-02-27 12 FLIES OWN PLANE OUT FROM EUROPE. fAR G. E. F. DE KOK, who Is Director-General of the Royal Dutch Oil Group, arrived in Singapore yesterday afternoon flying his own Dragon Fly 130 horse power plane. 1! la-ided at the air base and was welcomed by212 words
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Article594 1937-02-27 12 Echo of Skye and Uist In the Memorial Hall W7ITH so many other distractions m 1 S:ngapjrt at the moment, the of Hebrtcean folk songs by Madam Scotia li. the Memorial Hall last night NHPMtf much less support than it desenef But if the aud.ence was594 words
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55 1937-02-27 12 KING INVESTS S.S. POLICE OFFICER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 26. Mr. Edwin Tongue, Commissioner of Estate Duties, S.S.. can claim the distinction of being the first Malayan to be received at Buckingham Palace in the new reign, for he was today invested with the King's Police Medal for55 words
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Article, Illustration39 1937-02-27 12 (harming Japanese women making preparations to welcome visitors to their stall at the International Fete at the Volunteer Drill Hall, where Misataki is among the most popular of the many national dishes on sale. Straits Times Pho'og r ar.h.39 words
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348 1937-02-27 12 FULL DETAILS OF COMMONS QUESTION ANSWER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 2fi. *J*HE Selanjror Unemployment Inquiry Committee consisting of Mr. Hugh Fraser, the Acting Under-Secretary to F.M.S. Government as Chairman, and the Hon. Colonel Cecil Rae. J.P., Mr. C. Ward-Jackson and Mr.348 words
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276 1937-02-27 12 COTTAGES INSTEAD OF COOLIE-LINES. Sastri Report Forecast In K. L. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 27. COTTAGES for labourer* instead of coolie lines, the abandonment of key areas and all-round improvements are reported to be the points of the Hon. Mr. V. S. Srinivasa Safin's report to the276 words
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Article77 1937-02-27 12 The wedding took place at the Chinese Legation. London, on Keb 26 of Dr. Lee Hah Lions, an oil boy of the Anglo-Chinese School, ipoh. nrid second son of Mr. and Mrs Lee Ko Ding of Sltlawan. to Miss Rose Chov. BA, the only daughter of nL. Cloy '.'hong, managing77 words
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Advertisement56 1937-02-27 12 f*|jP^\ IV EVENING (fjMMM WELL-BEGUN I X That Wing Loong HHb Dinner Suits arc Hk»39 popular in every BHBK walk ot society is no BBS? small tribute to their 19SE» excellence. They arc |HB the choice of any man Tjgjfe 1 who cares for such Wn things as: FIT, STYLE56 words
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Article, Illustration33 1937-02-27 13 Mr. D. G. Mendis. of the staff of thr Singapore flenerml Hospital and MUs G. C B. Fernando, of Kuala 1 umpur. were married before the Registrar in Singapore yesterday. —Straits Times Pho'ograph.33 words
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Article253 1937-02-27 13 European In Bankruptcy Court. Offer Of $10 Per Month Accepted. CORMERLY a Malayan planter then a motor salesman for a well-known Singapore firm, and i finally partner in a rubber estate option business, Mr. Beresford Big- 111 1 gin. European teacher at the Chun-* Wall School. North Bridge Road. <253 words
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Article, Illustration997 1937-02-27 13 Charming Helpers In National Costumes. ATTRACTTVE CABARET FOR TONIGHTS CHARITY BALL. A CHARITY ball at which several artistes will give dances in national costume will conclude the Y.W.C.A. International Fete at the Volunteer Drill Hall this evening. A feature of the997 words
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145 1937-02-27 13 SINGAPORE WEDDING. Dr. P. V. McGarry And Miss T. C. Hiltermann. A recent arrival In Malaya. Miss Theodora Caroline Hlltermann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hlltermann, of London, was married to Dr. Percival Victor MacGarry Singapore medical practitioner, at the Cathedral cf the Good Shepherd yesterday. Dr. MacGarry.145 words
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116 1937-02-27 13 W. C. Thome, a Europtan, who was charged with having driven a motor car in a rash manner and thereby caused grievous hurt to a Malay named Putin bin Kasslm. was discharged at the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry which was conducted by Mr.116 words
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233 1937-02-27 13 FURTHER TIME NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION. ALTHOUGH today is ostensibly the final day on which the bicyclists of Singapore Mu«>t pet their machines registered, there are still so many hundreds of registrations to be carried out that the Registrar of Vehicles Department believes the work will233 words
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128 1937-02-27 13 Commissioner's Motion Withdrawn. Differences between the Keppel Bus Company and the Keppel Bus Company, Ltd.. over the operation or an omnibus service m Keppel district have been settled. At the Municipal meeting yesterday. Mr. John Laycock withdrew his motion that the Commissioners decline to grant128 words
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Article191 1937-02-27 13 SINGAPORE'S "FORGOTTEN" BRIDGE Question At Municipal Meeting. "It looks as If in a week's time we shall nave to bring grass cutters to wcrk on what used to be Cavanagh Bridge." remarked Mr. E. A. Brown when he raised a query at yesterday's Singapore Municipal Commissioners' meeting as to when191 words
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Article107 1937-02-27 13 SINGAPORE TROOPS FOR HONG KONG. "Skins" Leaving On Tuesday. The Ist Battalion. The Royal Inns killing Fusiliers, comprising about 1.000 m?n, will board the submarine depot-ship Medway at the Naval Base Beletar. on Tuesday morning and leav<the same morning for Hong Konc to take part In the manoeuvres to be107 words
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Article341 1937-02-27 13 SMASHING TRAFFIC IN WOMEN. Tightening Up Of Colony Law. J^ TIGHTENING up of the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance is proposed in a bill published in last night's Government Gazette and to be introduced at the next meeting of the S.S. l.tu r islati\e Council. The bill raises the ago341 words
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Advertisement6 1937-02-27 13 LIFE ASSURANCE C?. IT? SINGAPORE BRANCHES6 words
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Advertisement247 1937-02-27 13 AMAZING! <-y, J RESULTS J for a lovelier, healthier mouth, use this Colgate Method £^/t 1 of brushing teeth NOW yju can make your teeth Ij lfM whiter, more beautiful than ever M —have a smile with charm and allure! 1 1^ Hi These results are yours if you use247 words
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558 1937-02-27 14 CENTURIES FOR BRADMAN McCABE IN FINAL TEST. FAULTLESS BATTING BY DAUNTLESS DON. Me Cabe Lucky And Then Brilliant. VV ITH 342 scored for the loss of only three wickets n at the end of the first day's play m the fifth and deciding: Test, Australia prospered at Melbourne yesterday. And558 words
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Article, Illustration986 1937-02-27 14 Five "Goals" In Padang Soccer Match. By "Echo." DERHAPS one may risk a proph' >■— that the S.C.C. will win some league matches this coming season. But there is a condition. It is that opposing teams are not endowed so generously with gift goals.986 words
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Article220 1937-02-27 14 Bo -ing. MorteU Matched With Peralth. The local Boxing Boaru of Control last evening decided to affiliate with the British BBC, and approved of the following bouts for Mr. C. A. Bell's promotion at the New World arena on Friday next' Young Johnson vs. Ignacio Fernandez,220 words
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Article49 1937-02-27 14 AUSTRALIA: Ist. Innings. RiCg c Ames b Fames Z* Fincletnn c Voce b Faroes 11 Bradman not out 1.".1 >. McCabe c Fames b Verity 112 Badcock not oat 12 Extras Total (for three wkto.) 342 Fall of wickets: One for 42: two for 54; three for MS.49 words
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Article336 1937-02-27 14 Said Mohamed Wins Championship. The sixth annual athletic meeting of the Abattoir Sports Club was held yesterday at the Jalan Besar Stadium All the events were keenly contested and In the open relay the Health Department won a thrilling race. At the conclusion of the meeting. Mrs.336 words
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339 1937-02-27 14 Recs f Attack Out Of Joint. The V.MC.A. beat the SRC by tvr> clear goals on the padang yesterday. The home forwards missed tlieir chances through feebleness In shooting. In defence Collide was a promin-nt figure. For the Assoc.atlon George Day the captain, and339 words
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Article, Illustration9 1937-02-27 14 UOBBS. the S.C.C.'* opportunist inside :*'t. Straits fin.t Photograph.9 words
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Article140 1937-02-27 14 In a Business Houses League matcn on the YMC.A. ground yesterday Wearne's beat the G.E.C. 3—l. Within two minutes from the klckofT Wearne's werr awarded a penalty and Nagua scored the first goal, and only, a minute later Ah Choy got the second. Ah Pouy140 words
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Advertisement162 1937-02-27 14 Inrn-asinfi Promise. The same was clean and enjoyable thnmchout. TTre Malays d ..^^^^^^w_^Bls^^^aw- a.^^^Hs^lß YOUR OWN CAR ON LEAVE Wlira you get home yon trill need a car Hjr the Car Mart Home on 1-r.iv* plan, you can rnj.>y the ownerihip ol any car you chooae during your holulay when162 words
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Advertisement104 1937-02-27 14 Bringing^^^ England nearer still One by one the giant Empire flyingboats are coming into commission the largest and most luxurious flying-boats in the world. Double-decked 4 large cabins including a smoking-room and spacious promenade A well-equipped kitchen— Accommodation for 22 passengers—Top speed of 200 miles an hour As more and104 words
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Article209 1937-02-27 15 Selections RACE L RACE 2. by RACE 3. RACE 4. RACE 5. RACE 6. RACE 7. RACE 8. RACE 9. DABir rmuH -r^ocuita r O* l almmour L*»lew FIFTY-THREE da rr devil NAP 1 D M.rrdar RUSSIAN DOWN Abbots TrmrUlkon BM7EKTO fNAP) Vandal UNCALLED POR Olra209 words
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527 1937-02-27 15 Uncalled For Should Win The Spring Cup. Spring < up for Class 1 Div. 1 ponies, over seven furlongs, is the rfc ef attraction of the day. Incalled For, from R. Billett's stable. r n left in. in prefecture to Miss Caprice, who ssemed to527 words
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Article100 1937-02-27 15 TODAY Tb« Tarf: B.T.C. Meettnf. 3rd day. Swctr: Oovt. Services vs. M dda.. Jslan Bmbt. lUrkry: Colony vt. P. MS at K.L. Crtefcet: Trial match. padang: SRC. vt. St. Andrews O.B.; S.C.R.C. vs. Wrames: V.M.C.A. vi. Mtdds R.I. vs. 8t Andre**: 6t. Andrew* 2nd vs. R.I. tad;100 words
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Article1251 1937-02-27 15 DELOW are given the acceptances for today's races. Seven i ponies have been scratched, leaving 88 horses and ponies to' provide a card of nine events. The biggest field will be in Race No. 9 in which 15 ponies will go to the tapes. I V a single1,251 words
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Article561 1937-02-27 15 Don Does It Again So Does McCabe —Australia's Useful Start— The Races —Days When Fields Were Small India's Polo Team For England. OmducUd By "ECHO." 'THAT fellow Bradman' He's done It again, and as a result Australia. after the initial luck in winning the toss, are building561 words
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78 1937-02-27 15 The following are thr roults M the second round ties in the women's championship of the Singapore Golf Club: Mi- Hadley beat Mia* I v .iv Ift Mrs. «'<i«.-n beat Mrs. Prtrrson 2 1. Mr, Wise beat Mrs Jarkman 4 3. Mm. Hill78 words
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Advertisement172 1937-02-27 15 The future of this little one depend* on you. THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA' TRAINING SHIP MAINTAIN, 1,100 POOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Please rally round and help to maintain this large family. :^%#3sssf^^ Just admitted.' His first square meal for many a day. DONATIONS LEGACIES URGENTLY NEEDED. 164, SkAFTESBURY AVENUE,172 words
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Article1859 1937-02-27 16 The Third Sunday In Lent "I Will draw n Jemu Christ. •T*HAT penitence must have a motive is a notable fact of all expsrlence Punish m nt. though It may dri7e men to wish that they had left dn alone and not made fools of themselves, cannot produce1,859 words
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Article268 1937-02-27 16 I The undernoted newly-added non- fiction and fiction works are ready for i«suo at the Raffles Library today: Lady In Blue. Illustrated Mary S Allen: A Last Medley of Memories. Illustrated. Sir David Hunter Blair: The Romance of Motor- j Racing. Illustrated. Sir Malcolm Campbell: Th-268 words
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Article, Illustration33 1937-02-27 16 Little John Hugh is Men here quite at home with "Molly Malone." a hage St. Bernard, at the annual Crufta Dog Show at the Agricultural Hall. London, where nearly lt.Mv dogs were exhibited.33 words
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Article269 1937-02-27 16 BRITAIN ASKED TO GIVE A LEAD. A national memorial on peace and economic co-opcratlon supported by nearly 400 persons has been communicated to the Prime Minister. It suggests that, at an early opportunity, the Government should j announce, in a communication to all countries. Oreat Britain's intention.269 words
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Article96 1937-02-27 16 Alleged Return From Banishment. Singapore's "Oily Man" s.x-foct Javanese. Haroon bin Ahmad, was charged before Capt. Nelson Jones with unlawfully returning from banishment. He had be^n banished in March. 1935. to Java, following a six months' prison senten.-». Court Inspector E. C Smith explained to96 words
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Article154 1937-02-27 16 Racing Car That Failed To Round A Roundabout A motorist whose passenger was killed in a borrowed racing car was th* defendant In an action In the King's Bench Division in which £2.500 damages were agreed in settlement of a widow's claim. The defendant was Mr. A.154 words
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Article575 1937-02-27 16 Redevelopment Of Science Buildings. PRESSfNG NEEDS. The University of Oxford has Usued an appeal for funds. The University. It Is pointed out. depends largely on an annual Government grant of £100.000. Its yearly Income from estates and Investments and such sources comes to less than that575 words
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248 1937-02-27 16 STOMACH SUFFERER DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL AS INCURABLE Now Eats Good Meals. There Is nn need for stocarh sufTe-ers lo despair of relief tf they havr not turd Ma- i Iran Brand Stomach Ponde-- Almost rvrry day letters arrive from on?-tlr-e lncurablts 1 who haye been p-it right by Msrl-an Brand.248 words
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Advertisement98 1937-02-27 16 r 'Isn t this one of those new standard size MARCOVITCH Black and White Cigarettes Yes, exactly the same 1 as their Magnum Size.' Only 45 cents for a I fifty tin. England's Highest Class Cigarette Made to a blend which has pleased and satisfied for ovc. hundred years. Packed98 words
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Advertisement120 1937-02-27 16 m I|b|i IA//^. Use Ala* mWWJ •^1 MWjfciz* SHERLEVS Healthy gg^jpdf SHERLEYS r? 1^ Twit wmt tmmmm tawwara. And that Ml l FlflA keeps their blood cool, their appetites UM— M— W* M^ keen, their spirits bubbling and makes F^ W^ ia^| them the nappy, contented pals they MM M120 words
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1412 1937-02-27 17 INCIDENT AT HOTEL. Eurasians Who Speak T Language. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 25. I^EORGE EDWARDS, a European i engineer employed by Klnta Kelas Tin, Batu Gajah, was sentenced to a day's imprisonment and a fine of $50. In default 14 days' hard labour,1,412 words
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Article263 1937-02-27 17 Should The Defendants Have Costs? When a defendant pays into court J an amount of money greater than <s subsequently awarded to a plaintiff. :s he "ntltled to costs? I This point arose In the London Court j of Appeal. New Empress Saloons. Ltd..263 words
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140 1937-02-27 17 jOne Kind Affects Liver Like Chronic Alcoholism. A warning against certain tablets used for slimming was given by Dr. Eric Gardner, pathologist, at an Inquest at Esher. Surrey. He stated that the tablets of that kind produced on the liver a condition similar to that140 words
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Article57 1937-02-27 17 Mr. A T. Edgar, of Sitlawan. who recently gave an Interesting lecture on "Malayan Blrdn" before the Ipoh Fortnightly Club, has received the authority of the British Resident. Selangor to collect for scientific purposes, until January 1, 1938. any species of wild birds or their nests or eggs, which nur57 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-02-27 17 A picture fi*m Madrid showing that eren the labourers m the f>-Ms are trmi. Thcae mn wear their rittm as the? manoeuvre their ploughs over the shell-torn fleMs ronnd the capital.31 words
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Article266 1937-02-27 17 Crystal Palace Proposal. It has been suggested that the National Physical Training College should be established on the Crystal Palace site, says the Daily Telegraph. Sir Henry Buckland, general manager of the Palace, said recently that the site had been Inspected, apparently with this object There266 words
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Article30 1937-02-27 17 Major J. B. Nellson, Headmaster, Victoria Institution, was the speaker at this week's meeting of the Kuala Lumnur Rotary Club, when he gave a talk on "Some "mpresslons of Canton."'30 words
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Article150 1937-02-27 17 M.C.S OFFICIALS ON RETIREMENT. Mr E Sh.: DnflMMa, Survey Department. FMS and SS.. has been granted < .ght months and n ne days' leave with effect Irom F< 13, before retirement. Mr. O A Brst. Asslotant Curator nf Oardcns ■Haiti Settlements, lias been granted six months and eighteen150 words
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Advertisement220 1937-02-27 17 You twill prefer *»r**rT THIS NO-GUM are following London lead in using BRYLCREEM— the l"\ r\ r r r I LI Perfect Hair Dressing. And L/KtJjlllVJ. no wonder! Brvlcrecm keep* the hair glossy and in position with- C^^B^"*^W out resorting to harmful gum. Re- i^^^k member it's the splendid natural220 words
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Article, Illustration1743 1937-02-27 18 VALUABLE WORK OF IMPERIAL INSTITUTE, ASSISTANCE TO COMMERCE OF EMPIRE. ACCUMULATION OF SCIENTIFIC DATA. Evidence that the Imperial Institute, South Kensington, is becoming ;i more vital key institution for the dissemination of commercial and scientific information to Emplre Admini>trations, firms and individuals is contained in Urn Annual Report for 1936,1,743 words
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Article178 1937-02-27 18 RIGID BUDDHISTS OF JAPAN. FIVE ATTEMPTS— ALL UNSUCCESSFUL. Tokio, Feb. 23. A sensation has been created by simultaneous attempts at haraklri by five male members of the "Let us Die" League a few days ago before the Metropolitan Police Board Building, the Diet Building, the178 words
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Article95 1937-02-27 18 Negotiations For Barter Treaty. It is understood that negotiations will shortly be starting between Japar r.nd Australia for the conclusion ot n treaty of commerce and navigation. Mr. Torao Wakamatsu the newly- ppointed Japanese Consul General :n Sydney, who recently arrived to take up the post,Domei - 95 words
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Article74 1937-02-27 18 Moscow. The Soviet Foreign Minister LJtvlnoff's request to the Soviet Go' ment and the Central Executive Committee for permission to -,pend a vacation outside Russia has been refused. M. Lltvtnoff, or. the grourd cf failing health, had applted fo* penniasion to spend a conxiderabl? time atAneta-Trans-Ocean - 74 words
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Article142 1937-02-27 18 Young: Farmer Carries Out Threat Young farmer Leonard Hawes. of Fenemore Farm, Oakley. Bucks, shot and kl'.icd a fox In a Held as it broke from cover at Boarstall Wood, near Thame. w.th the fashionable Blcester Hunt in full cry 100 yards away. Hawes142 words
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Article304 1937-02-27 18 TRAFFIC OF S UEZ CANAL IN 1936. ABNORMAL YEAR. SHIPS THAT PREFER CAPE ROUTE. The total shipping traffic througn the Suez Canal in 1936 amounted to 32.400.000 net itgister tons, according to the report issued by the Suez Canal Company, thereby failing to reach figures lor the two previous years304 words
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Advertisement132 1937-02-27 18 Furlough in England S-c InflmJ in at of your own. anous modetf ir.in £-8. TltoroiMhlv *uunJ > ooJiti.fi. ripenlunrJ. »ith written puannirc of rrpurthur foe two-trurdt the com .< mi t.tne within Ml nv«.lM« 1 n«: run in l.onJon a noun' BSSSSk KM class bmk TtjCTCIKti /fltm. K. Rarnfaiher Company,132 words
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Advertisement224 1937-02-27 18 IF YOU CAN- The Phil... OvtrNOT GO TO i Tunll1 X s LONDON trm Mtea to R p i n r i m: modrls more O X I n U |hj|n doub rs the LONDON V I ovrr^as stations T O V O U >" v n rn j' 1224 words
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572 1937-02-27 19 FUTURE RELATIONS BETWEEN CONGRESS EUROPEANS. CO-OPERATION URGED. 'Paper Safeguards Will Not Help Minority.* Madras. "THE Europeans can at best only claim the privileges of a minority community to Kve in the same conditions as other people in this country," says Mr. S. Satyamurti, President of the provincial Congress committee in572 words
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Article291 1937-02-27 19 Office Issue Parley At Wardha. CONGRESS LEADER'S CIRCULAR. The important question of whether the Indian Congress will accept office I will be considered at a meeting at Wardha today. The anal dcci- sion will be taken by the All-India Congress Committee when the National Convention meets at Delhi late in291 words
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Article40 1937-02-27 19 A scheme of aided veterinary practitioners in rural areas on the lines of rural medical practitioners now in force in several districts of the Madras Presidency has been proposed to be Introduced in Coimbatore district.40 words
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Article232 1937-02-27 19 One Soldier Killed: Officer Wounded. From Our Own Correspondent. > Calcutta. Feb. 19. One British soldier and one sepoy are reported to have been killed and a British officer and six others wounded in a skirmish with a band of tribesmen near Wana, Wazlristan. yesterday An official232 words
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Article183 1937-02-27 19 Saves Life Of Companion Under Fire. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta. Feb. 22. Tlve Northern Command Orders lecord the heroism and fortitude of Driver C. W.nwill, Antl-Alrcraft Battery. R.A., who by driving a lorry after being wounded himself, saved the life of a companion driver who183 words
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Article165 1937-02-27 19 Organising The Dutch Records. Colombo. Miss M W Jurriaanse. who has been appointed to organise and translate the Dutch ecords In Ceylon, has arrived from South Africa. Bhe will oc attached to the Government Archivist's Office for five years. Miss Juriaanse comes from the Government Archives165 words
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Article101 1937-02-27 19 Disorder At Meeting Of Sanatanists. Bombay. Confusion and disorder prevailed it a Sanatanists' meeting held at Madhavabagh as a protest against the recent proclamation of the Maharaja of Travancore throwing open all Stat>> temples to untouchables. A section of the audience resented a speaker's attack on the Congress101 words
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Article67 1937-02-27 19 Apathy Criticised. "It is a regrettable fact that at the present moment there are some 20 cities and over 30 Important towns In India which do not possess a single ambulance nursing or cadet division. said J L. Sleeman. Chief Com- mlssioner of the St. John67 words
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Article, Illustration64 1937-02-27 19 Big demonstrations by the Fascist Iron Guard were staged to mark the return to Roumanta of the bodies of two members of the Guard »h<> were I illed flehttng with the Spanish Nationalist forces. A procession was staged with a gaard of honour of 2.540 Pirturr shows the aeene at64 words
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Article251 1937-02-27 19 TWO FAMILIES STILL IN CEYLON. The Rev Rambukwelle Siddartha. of the Ceylon University College, read a paper on "The Descendants of the Sinhalese and Tamil Royal families :n the Kandyan Provinces" at a meeting of the Ceylon Branch of the Royai Asiatic Society at the Colombo251 words
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Article157 1937-02-27 19 NORTH-WEST FRONTIER OUTRAGE. TRIBESMEN PUB WITH Rs. 30,000. (From Our Own Correspondent' Calcutta. Feb. 2-i. A VIGOROUS search i« being made by the North-West Frontier Government to capture the assassins of Lieut. Beatty. who was waylaid and deprived of Ks 30.000. It Is reported that (our of157 words
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Article30 1937-02-27 19 The Governor-General in Council has promu gut -d rtguiauuris prohibiting, with effect from July 1. 1937. the employment of women underground >n mines in India, says a New Delhi report30 words
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Article, Illustration9 1937-02-27 1 (Lert) A NATURAI STUDY ol Polok. th< Balinese dancer.9 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-02-27 1 (Left) E. Ketjog. the gamelan player whom the noted Belgian artist. M A. J. L* Mayeur. has brought with a temple dancer from Ball to Singapore.26 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-02-27 1 'Right) BEAUTY OP FACE AND FORM: Polok is typical of t ii c classic beauty of Balinese women.18 words
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Article, Illustration9 1937-02-27 1 fßelcw) POETRY OJ MOTION: As action study of Polok.9 words
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Article, Illustration81 1937-02-27 1 THE SPIRIT Or BALI- Another snnptfiot of Polok. showing the Infinite grace of BaJineso dancing. PICTURES TAKEN BY A STRAITS TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER AND REPRODUCED ON THIS PAGE SHOW POLOK. A BEAUTIFUL DANCER. AND KETJOG. A GAMELAN PLAYER BROUGHT TO SINGAPORE FROM BALI BY M A J LE MAYEUR. A WELL-KNOWN81 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-02-27 1 TLAYINO THE OAMBLAN: A BalJice musician whom M. A. J. Le Majij:. a noted Belgian MM brought to Singapore.19 words
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