The Straits Times, 12 April 1937
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Title Section38 1937-04-12 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1937 PRICE 10 CENT38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1937-04-12 1 SINGAPORE! 140. CECIL ST. {'PHONE 34T1)« ■^19)7 Dont let the Heat get you iloutt/ 3 let i|our LOCK- LINK BLINDS SOLE AGENTS: THE BORNEO CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. WP.S. 36 a^— I BY special appoimtmeiit CONSULT THE LEADING HOUSE OF WDE SILVA, LTD. Fcr all HIGH- CLASS138 words
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Advertisement117 1937-04-12 1 Vuit-A LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST. CPHONE 3683). EXPRESSIVE CORSETRY I MODEL 683 MODEL 689 MODEL 1582 WRAP ROUND ALL ELASTIC PINK SURGICAL ELASTIC CORSELETTE BROCHE SATIN FRO NX WITH TWO MODEL. FRONT BUSK. BONES. STEP-IN MODEL rRONT TWO WAY ELASTIC SIZES 25-30 $7.75 '13 DEEP BACK WITH LACINC SIZES 31-33117 words
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Advertisement6 1937-04-12 1 Scots (Lihlsky Th» CKlin »,«ncl.s lid.6 words
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Advertisement615 1937-04-12 2 SCOTT- -LIVINGSTONE MILLER.— At the Presbyterian Church Kuala Lumpur on Apr. 9. Charles Alexander Scott. Malayan Education Department to Ailsa Livingstone Miller, younger daughter of Dr. A. W. and Mrs. Penrose of London. SITUATIONS VACANT JUNIOR Clerk Singapore Golf Club. Vacancy filled applicants nanked WANTED. LADY HAIRDRESSER immediate vacancy. Box615 words
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Advertisement531 1937-04-12 2 FOR SALE FOR SALE, 80 New Double Side Steel Tip. ping Waggons by Krupp fltteo with Siemens Martin Steel Axles and Disc wheels, capacity 2 cub. yard, 24" gauge For further particulars and price etc. please apply to Bos No. 65, c/o The Straits Times, Singapore. MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE—531 words
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Advertisement824 1937-04-12 2 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET BACHELOR FLATLETS (European), 'ully furnished, with service dt catering, telephone, tennis Sc garage, now available off Chancery Lane Sc in Orchard Road. Particulars tel. 3269. FULLY Furnished House to let for 4 or 5 months at Pelrce Road. Accommodation S bedrooms with bathrooms, modern sanitation. Tennis824 words
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Advertisement793 1937-04-12 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold Singapore properties. At the saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng 8c Co. Lt1.. No. 10 (old No. 30) Ctaulla Street. Singapore, on Wednesday. April 21, 19S7, it 2 M p.m. Valuable freehold lands situate at Marine Parade. Singapore, fronting the sea with sea793 words
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Advertisement879 1937-04-12 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Kota Tinggl Waterfalls are closed to the public until further notice. By Order T. AHMED, Ag. State Secretory, Johore. EASTERN REALTY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed879 words
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Advertisement445 1937-04-12 2 'SCHIFFNER'S' S ANDERSON ROAD Is the addies* for MUllnery. underwear. ■MrelUes. Hewers, ladies' bag*, dresses, etc. etc. New goods constantly arriving. Tel: 4768— open 9 act, to g p.m. BUSINESS CARDS ETC MASSAGE HALL MANICURE ANO MASSAGE Mr*. HARU and Mia* HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. lOl'R HAVE LIVED445 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement650 1937-04-12 3 P.&O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. incorporated In England) MAk, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES: PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore 1937 RAWALPINDI 17,000 Apr 23 BANGALORE 6.000650 words
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Advertisement585 1937-04-12 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. ggfif (nippom hjsbn kaisha) (Incorporated in Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD I Ovnnv To Naples, Marseilles. London, Antwerp ar.d Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnage Due Sa t YASUKUNI MARU 12.001 Apr. 13 HAKONE MARU 10,400 Apr. 28 2 5 SUWA MARU 10,700 May VJ 1 I585 words
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Advertisement989 1937-04-12 3 .^isssssl ssssssT^^ff^^l^'^^'" fjt\ l^^^^^^^B mm m* "^W^guWWmm^f% W^\ H^^ BANCHOK LINE. TRANS-PACIFIC SAILINGS Luxurious One Class Motortmps. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent VIA HONOLULU Cuisine FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. From Arrive HAMBURG A COPENHAGEN Hkong B. P. From Prom From Froja Coolidge Apr. 20 May 6 Spore Malacca989 words
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Advertisement741 1937-04-12 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The ilua Khiow Steamship Co. mq-o, l( i The Stratts Steamship Co.. Ltd. The Australian OrlTnr!? 1 7 i,* Aberdeen Commonwealth Line. Shaw SavUl T* Albtai Tco Ud. INSURANCE. ESrXra rjL 1 ***** Giobe and Mersey insuranc It \l l Wll VC The Federated M.U,741 words
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Article248 1937-04-12 4 Singapore. April 12, 12 noon. Buyei sellei Gambier $8.00 Hamburg Cube $15 00 Java Cube $11 00 Pepper White MuntoK $19 60 White $19.25 Black $11 25 Copra Mixed $7.70 Sun Dried $8.00 Tapioca Smlll Flake $5 00 Fair Flake $4. 50 Medium Pearl $5.45 Small Pearl248 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS,
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Article655 1937-04-12 4 REVIVAL FOLLOWS TRADE RECOVERY. BIG FALL IN LAID-UP TONNAGE. THAT British shipping has a con- siderable time of comparative prosperity before it, is the view repressed in the current issue of the Westminster Bank review. While highly subsidised competition remains, it is unlikely to be more than655 words
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Article34 1937-04-12 4 PASSENGER S Singapore are in the Terukunl Maru which l-.-i't London on Apr. 2, and is due in Singapore on Apr. 29:— Mr. H Alvinuissen. Mr. H. A. Hill, Miss Korswagen, Mr. I. Soelberg.34 words
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Article18 1937-04-12 4 Apr. 11: Maros <Dut.). Asosan Maru Jap); Tung Song. Mata Hari (Brit.). Apr. 12: Malayan Prince (Brit.).18 words
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Article241 1937-04-12 4 Today Dungun. Kcmaman and Kemasek (Honj Ho) < P-m-Pamangiat. Sambas ar.J Slngkawang (Boelotutanj DJtt Tuesday. Apr! 13. New Zetland (Narbada) 9 a.m. Pengerang <Alk Soon) 8 •m. Holhow (Muinain) ..1 p.m. B&gan Selat Pand)*n« (Hong rhong) S p.m. Bti.Rkalls and L. Btllk (Rokan) Port de Kock. Padang241 words
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Article74 1937-04-12 4 INWARD. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives Wednesday evening. Imperial: From Europe: Due Thursday evening. OUTWARD. Imperial: To Europe: Mails close 7 p.m. tomorrow. Dutch: To Java and Southern Sumatra: Mails close 7 a.m. Wednesday. K.I. M.:74 words
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Article88 1937-04-12 4 Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected tomorrow, Apr. 13, by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4 05 p.m. Mails from Netherlands Indies expected tomorrow Apr, 13, by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders at 3 p.m.88 words
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Article126 1937-04-12 4 Monday, April 12. BMt Wharf Hai Hint 30 1 Main Wharf Maetsuycker 18 3 Klnta 16 3 Patroclus 14 3 Acapenor 11 3 Nieuw Z«eland 9 3 Empire Dock Perak 31 3 Malayan PriMe 33 3 Kajang 3* 3 Benrlnnes 46 4 Watt Wharf Narbeda 4126 words
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Article21 1937-04-12 4 Mail dispatched from Singapore on Mar. 19 by Karapara was delivered in London on Apr. 10.21 words
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Article33 1937-04-12 4 The President Doumer from Saigon is expected to arrive tomorrow at 7 a.m. and sail the sane day at 1 p.m. for Colombo, Djibouti, Port Said and Marseilles. Berth: S.H.B. Wharves.33 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement451 1937-04-12 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated to P. M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AOFNTS F.M.S. RLTS AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Frefcbt M 33— Paaasct Mil. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (Incorporated In England) FARES SINGAPORE EUROPE First and Cabin Class from £102-18-5 Second Class From £70-14-9 AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY C.P.R. Interchange451 words
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Advertisement449 1937-04-12 4 WyifeAllf lS *1E R% ©^liv? tf^^i ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (Incorporated to OS A.) (Incorporated in England) BOSTON NEW TORK BALTIMORE -ELLERMAN" LINB VIA SUKZ CANAL FOR HAVRE LONDON STEEL SEAFARER Api "'a Apr 28 ROTTERDAM UAMBURG STEEL VOYAGER May 22 May 28 VU Porto and449 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous234 1937-04-12 4 TIDE TABLE. SINGAPORE Today H. W. 11.22 a.m. 9 ft.: ll.lt p.m. 9.1 ft. L. W. 5.38 a.m. 0.2 It.; 5.54 p.m. 2.2 ft. Tuesday. April 13. H. W. 12. M noon 9 ft.; 11.54 p.m. 9.3 ft. L. W. 5.38 a.m. 0.2 ft.; 5.M p.m. 2.2 ft. Wednesday. April234 words
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Miscellaneous138 1937-04-12 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night max. rain- bright min temp, fall s'snine temp *F Ins. hrs. *F West Coast. Alor Star 92 0.39 3.7 76 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 88 0.20 7.3 75 Sitiawan 80 1.22 6.1 75 Bukit Jeram 92 0.24 6.1 75 Malacca 85138 words
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WEEK-END CRICKET IN SINGAPORE.
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Article214 1937-04-12 5 At Balestier yesterday. cs.c. K. Thillalnathan a W. Singh b Slttambaram 6 R. V. S. Sundram c W. Singh b Choor Singh 44 Aiyadurai b Santhoaam 8 V. Sabapathy c Sittambaram b Santhosam 50 M. A. K. Hamid not out 24 N. R. de Vaz c214 words
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Article226 1937-04-12 5 At Hong Lim Oreen on Saturday. ST. ANDREWS 0.8.A. J Moss lbw. b Swee Keng 4 J. Ferguson c Swee Law b Swee Keng 1 P Hill c and b Swee Law 1 J Duclos c Swee Keng b Kee Choc 20 B. Willis c Kee Choc226 words
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Article165 1937-04-12 5 On The R.I. ground on Saturday. ST. JOSEPH'S B. Scheerder b Watts 4 W. Oallstan b Sundram 8 J. Oallstan b Sundram 0 H. Boudwyn lbw. b Sundram 0 R Cordelro c Singh b Watts 1 OUvelro b Sundram 5 Orteera lbw Watts 0 A.165 words
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Article262 1937-04-12 5 On St. Andrew's ground on Saturday. TEACHERS D. Ess b R. Thoy 27 C. Mosbergen c Koss b R. Thoy 26 Tharam Singh b R. Thoy 0 M.A.H. Whatt b R. Thoy 0 Wazlr Singh run out 17 Paramsothy run out 60 Tan Thiam Tet b262 words
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Article175 1937-04-12 5 At Balestier on Saturday. M.F.A. A. K. Omar c Chandy »> Sandoaham 13 Mohd. Noor b Sandosham 3 Radln Sallm b Sandosham 0 Ismail Jabbar b Sandcwham 22 Md Hashlm b Sandosham l A M. AlsagofT b Choo» Singh 0 Shaffl c and b Sandosham175 words
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Article205 1937-04-12 5 At McNair Road on Saturday. R.A.M.C. Tombs cJ. Fernando bde Vaz 2 Allcock b de Vaz 3 Cpl. Thompson b R. E. Fernando 0 Allen c and b J N. Fernando 11 Keep run out 2 Sgt. Coleman b Cooke 5 Robertshaw b Cooke 1 Howlands o205 words
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Article189 1937-04-12 5 At Balestier on Saturday WEARNE BROS. Q. Michael run out 1 P. Sullivan b Retnam 9 R. Westerhout b Retnam 2 H. Van Cuylenberg b Thuraisingham 14 D. Angus c Thuraisingham b Retnam 5 F. Wearne c Sabapathy b Thuraisingham 0 Diaz c Retnam b Thuraisingham 0189 words
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53 1937-04-12 5 HONG KONG CIVILIANS BEAT SINGAPORE SERVICES. Rugby Football. Zn a rugger match at Hong Kong, states a Reuter telegram, a Civilian XV defeated a team representing the Singapore Services by 19 points to 8. The latter team were presumably drawn mostly from the Innlskllllngs, who went to Hong Kong for53 words
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304 1937-04-12 5 Yew Leng Sent Off The Field. The following were the results of the two matches played on the Clerical Union ground yesterday In the S.C.F.A. league: Social A.P. 6, Chinese High School 0. Aston A.C. 4. St. Mathews 1. The High School hav*304 words
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Article123 1937-04-12 5 Out of the thousand- and-one aids to beauty there Is none to surpass Plnkettes, the gentle-as-nature laxative which keeps you clean within, for internal cleanliness is che first and greatest essential to good looks either n woman or man. Such cleanliness Is the basis of comp.exlon care.123 words
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Article39 1937-04-12 5 The R.A.M.C. beat the Middlesex team In Division II of the garrison league by the only goal of the match. It was a very Interesting and exciting match and there was no score up to half time.39 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement551 1937-04-12 5 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are invited for the execution of •Iterations and additions to Office and Garage at Kampong Java Road Animal Infirmary. Tender Deposit $100. Tenders close at 4 p.m.. Thursday. April 22. 1937. For further particulars, see Municipal Tender Room. J. C. S. WHITE. Acting Municipal Secretary. TENDERS551 words
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Advertisement279 1937-04-12 5 I JOHMNIf ISAIUNCIWISm) I KNfW WMATTOCIvjJ y^~y. HIM. NOBSt* "1 expect he's constipated. Show me your tongue. Johnnie Yes. I thought so. See now it's coated Your head aches, too. doesn't it Johnnie, and you fee! poorly? Sure signs thai he's out of sorts "That's the trouble. Mrs. Wilson. his279 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous272 1937-04-12 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 outstand ing happenings. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Cocktail Dance. 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. Informal dinner and dance, 9.45 to midnight. Cabaret. Nina272 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES-LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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Article435 1937-04-12 6 SLIGHT RECOVERY IN COMMODITIES. KEEN DEMAND FOR HAMMERS. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Apr. 12. The market opens this morning with rather more than the usual Monday dullness although commodities have recovered a little of their fall. Tin was up three-quarters of a cent in New York435 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article614 1937-04-12 6 Issue val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4.'- Ampat Tin 6/3 6/9 6'3 6/9 £1 Asatr Kurribang 35/3 36/9 35/- 36/6 £1 Austral Malay 57'- 59/1 56/- 58/6 5/- Ayei Hltam 29 30/- 29/- 30/6 1 Ayer Weng 140 1.50 1.45 1.60 £1 Sangiin Tin 23/-614 words
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Article450 1937-04-12 6 2 2 Alex Buck Ord. 1.55 1.65 1 55 1 6S 2 2 do 7'2'i Prefs. 2.47"/ 2 2.55 2.45 2.55 10 10 Atlas Ice d.00 lO.OOn. 8.00 lO.OOn 1 1 B M Broadcasting 0.89 0.95 0 90 0 95 10 5 B M Trustee 8 25 7.00 8.25450 words
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Article206 1937-04-12 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. si 1901 red 1940 5400.0C0 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 103 'fe 105V2 norn 4' i'i, 190"i red. 1947 $1,600,000,000 In» Mar. 31 Sept 30 107 110 norn 4Vz7c 190$ red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int Mar. 31 Sem. 30 115 il7 ncm 4'; 191? red. 1983206 words
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Article390 1937-04-12 6 (Shares are $1 unle-.s otherwise stated.) eraser Co. Lyall Evat Mlenby 2 15 2.25 2.15 2 25 Mor Gajah 1.65 1.72 y 2 cd 165 1.75cd \mal. Malay 2.15 2.30 2.15 2 30 \yer Hitp.m 1.75 1.82 V 2 1.65 1.75cd Iyer Molek 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.60 \yer390 words
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Article195 1937-04-12 6 rne following are the excnange rate, mit morning according to tne -lallj circular iSbje-* ov tne Hong Kong ana Sr-anehai Banking Corporation. SKI.IiNO London I I 2/4 i/ia London demano 2/4 ./IB London 4 months sight 2/4^ Lyons demand 1260 HamDurg d» niano 141 New York demand 57Vi Montreal195 words
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Article76 1937-04-12 6 Noon, Apr. 12. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F.O.B.) April 42V£ 42%. Good F. A. Q. in cases (F.O.B.) April 41*4 41% No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 42i/ 8 42% April 42i/ 4 42>/ 2 May-June 42%76 words
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83 1937-04-12 6 Calcutta Stock Exchange Closes To Effect Delivery. (From Oar Own Correspondents Calcutta, Apr. 9. BY an order of the committee, the Calcutta Stock Exchange was closed yesterday and today to enable brokers to make deliveries and effect settlements for transactions in Indian Iron and Steel83 words
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Article275 1937-04-12 6 THK domestic production, as represented by exports from the F.M.S.. I .MS. and Maiacca. cf tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, tin content, during March t .l.iiled 6.610 tons. The F.M.S. produced 6,428 tons; Johore 83 tons; Kedah 23 tons; Perils 26 tons; Kelantan 2 tons;275 words
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Article337 1937-04-12 6 SOUTHERN KINTA 5,761 PICULS. T*HE following dredge statistics and outputs or tin ore refer to tht month of March. The net value of Kampong Kamunting output was $32,634: Asam Kumbang $40,182; Ulu Yam $42,180; Tliabawleik $43,000; Puchong Tin $25,309 and Pungah Tin $159,470. The estimated cost337 words
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Article57 1937-04-12 6 During the week ending Apr. 3. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 80,360 cases, of which: 60,808 (76 per cent.) cases MR to the United Kingdom, 2,744 (3 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 1,525 (2 per crnt.)| cases to Canada,57 words
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285 1937-04-12 6 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore, Apr. 12. Company Dividend Books Close Date Payable Total to* financial Ex. Dlv. vear Date to lata TIN Batu Selangor 7V4% Int. Apr D Hong Fatt i"c Final Apr. 10 Hon# Patt 4% Int. Apr. 10 Johan 12U.;, Final Apr. 17 Kuchal 20%285 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement25 1937-04-12 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. 'Incorporated in Kngland A.D. 1720) FIRE, MARINE LIFE, MOTOR CAR, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chaptered B>nk Chamber*. Singapore. APB 1.25 words
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Advertisement196 1937-04-12 6 SLOGAN COMPETITION. "OLD RARITY" WHISKY. $250 in PRIZES As Agents for Bulloch Lade Co. Ltd.. Glasgow, Distillers of the famous De Luxe Wblslrv Old Rarity we oiler 10 Prizes for the Dest advertising slogans submitted. The slogans must oe original, suitable for publication and should not exceed eight words. The196 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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166 1937-04-12 7 No Government Subsidy For Interna Airways. STRAITS STEAMSHIP CHAIRMAN ON NEED OF COASTAL SHIPPING. J^|ALAYAN transport problems, particularly those affecting the Straits Steamship Company Ltd. were reviewed by Mr. F. S. Cibson, chairman of the company, when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting in Singapore166 words
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Article2822 1937-04-12 7 PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the fiftysecond annual meeting of Straits Steamship Company Ltd. in Singapore on Saturday, Mr. F. S. Gibson, the chairman, said: In opening my remarks today I think you would like me to refer to, and to place2,822 words
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672 1937-04-12 7 ALL PAY SUBSTANTIALLY MORE IN DIVIDENDS. THE report of the directors of Ayer 1 Kunlng (P.M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd., states that after appropriating £628 for palm oil buildings and machinery, the profit for the year ended December last was £14,944 to which has672 words
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Article183 1937-04-12 7 rE report of the directors of Edinburgh Rubber Estares Ltd. states that the ret profit ior the year ended December last was £5,029 and the sum now standing to the credit of profr and loss account is £6 877 The directors propose a dividend of 'Ad. per183 words
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Article88 1937-04-12 7 Lonaon, Apr. 10. The following were mean rate? ruins at noon r^day: Paris 109 5/16 Athens 547.4 New York 4.90 Bucharest 670 Montreal 4.89.. sen-o Brussels 29.09 Rio 414 Geneva 21.54.i sellers official Amsterdam 8.95 Belcrade "13 Mton 93% Buenos AIM* -nquotpo Berlin 12. 19* Montevideo Madrid nomine sellersBritish Wireless - 88 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement603 1937-04-12 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANUHA BANKING CORPORATION. UMOrpormtM in the Colony ol Hong Kong The uabilit} of m^moer* is limited to the extent *nu m mania i prescnbeo by Ordinance No 6 ol 1429 ot ihr Colony. AJthoruea Capita $50,000,000 Issueo anj Pu!lv Paid-Op $20,000,000 Reserve Funds Sterling 6,500.000 HoiiK Kong603 words
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Advertisement216 1937-04-12 7 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated tn Chtna by Special Cnartet./ 12 Cecil Street. Singapore Telephone*: Manager* office 6414 Exenancr Oeot. «441 General Oilier 5188-9 Cable Address: "CHL'NGKL'O 1 Paid Dp Capital Ch S40.tt4.0M N Reserve Ponds tn excess ot Ch. $:.50«.OCO 00 Total Assets approximate!) Cb SI >uu U00 000 UC216 words
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Advertisement557 1937-04-12 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRAL. V AND CHINA. (Incorporated ji Cngiano ov Roya) Chanel 1853) Paid Op Capital in SOO.OOO shares 31 £8 each £3.000 000 Reserve Fund £3 000.(00 Reserve Liablhtv of Prooiietorg U.OOO.JUO HEAD OFFICE: JB. BhheiMcalc London B.C t. AJor Star Hong Kong Canton AnirttMr 110.10557 words
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Article213 1937-04-12 8 FIRST TO UNDERGO A NEW METHOD. Mr. Walter Elliot, Secretary for Scotland, underwent a physical fitness test In Aberdeen recently and he did not pass with full marks. This does not mean, however, that the tall, well-built Scottish Secretary is anything of a weakling <213 words
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110 1937-04-12 8 "M.P.s For Libya" Plan, Home. The Italian Government is studying the feasibility of admitting the Arabs of Libya, Italy's North African province, into the Chamber of Fasci and Corporations. This Chamber is to take the place of the present Italian Chamber of Deputies110 words
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Article143 1937-04-12 8 A bridegroom who will spend the best part of his married life throwing knives at his wife was to have been married in England last week. He Is a good shot. He always misses. The girl doesn't mind; it's part of their business. Billerlcay143 words
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Article234 1937-04-12 8 AN ASSURANCE OF PEACE. Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka, president of the South Manchuria Railway, told me today that Japan was launching unprecedented developments in Manchuria involving a sum of £150.000.000 within five years (writes the Daily Telegraph Dairen correspondent!. 'This money will be raised without borrowing abroad." he234 words
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149 1937-04-12 8 Loss From Greek Steamei The effort, to find the 1.4C0 gold sovereigns are believed to have been lost in the Thames oft Gravesend, have been discontinued. There is little hope for their recovery. The sovereigns were part of a total of 5.000 placed on the149 words
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82 1937-04-12 8 £3,000 THEFT IN AQUITANI A: JEWELS RECOVERED. New York. Jewels valued at £5.000 were stolen aboard the Cunard-White Star liner Aqultanla. 45,647 tons, recently while the ship was returning from a South American cruise. The Jewels, which were the property of an American woman passenger, were Uken from the purser"s82 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1937-04-12 8 6, Ova HI ne; *£^/?s/////ll /m V. Esiaollshea tn England 85 years Singapore Branch, undei European Management •I Unlteen BnilUin* River Vallc? Koad (entrancr Damar Rd Expert tuition Id ALL COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS Special coarse* in Shorthand. Tjrfewritinr Book-kecotnr Commcree. Malay. Dutcb and French. Individual instruction in all subjects Student* may226 words
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Advertisement55 1937-04-12 8 ANY MAKE OF REFRIGERATOR SERVICED BY M. dc E. NATHAN 25/28. ORCHARD ROAD. PHONE 4856REPAIRS AND SERVICING To all makes of Radio, Amplifier Sound Systems and Equipments Consult iv on your SOI Ml PROBLEMS WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119. North Bridte Road Singapore. 4 new wide range- BMB TOOTAL M ShirU55 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous790 1937-04-12 8 Broadcasting. SINGAPORE-ZHL. 1.333 kc/s (225 m) TODAY p.m. 6 Malay mudc. Gramophone records: Bounga Italy. Sung by Miss Jam. Dona Clara. Sung by Miss Jull. Medan Tengali Malam. Sung by Miss Juli. Merak Putch. Sung by Miss Juli. Kemunchalc Ounong. Sung by Mr. O. M. Noor. Tanjong China. Sung by790 words
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Miscellaneous689 1937-04-12 8 BERLIN. DJB 15.20 Dc/i (19.7 ml; DJN 9.54 mcs (31.4 ml; OJE 15.28 me 116. 89 mi; DJQ 15.28 mcs (19.63 m); DJA 9.56 me s (31.38 IB). TODAY pm. 6 15 Call DJB. DJN. DJE. 6.20 Concert of light music 7.20 News in English. 7. 35 Concert oi light689 words
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Miscellaneous129 1937-04-12 8 6 50 News bulletin. 7.10 Variety popular programme. 7.35 Dance music. 8 00 English conversation lessons. S.20 Concert by Nlroa. Orchestra. 9 40 Phohi sports talk 9.50 Time signal. P. 51 Popular recorded n-udc. 10.20 Close down. TOMORROW am. j.30 Gymnastics. 6.35 Merry recorded music. 6 50 Time signal. Recorded129 words
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252 1937-04-12 9 Charges Of High Treason. Berlin. Apr. 11 Glaring headlines in the German papers announce the beginning ot the trial before the Second Senate ot the People's Court of several Roman Catholics, including two priests and two prominent members of the Catholic Youth organisations onReuter - 252 words
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Article134 1937-04-12 9 Matter Easily Decided, Says Nanking Official. Shanghai, Apr. 10 Mr. Shao Ll-lse, Governor of Shensl who resigned following the Sian revolt in December, In a broadcast speech referred to the Government's resolution not to give up peace if hope of peace had not ended,Sin Chew Jit Poh - 134 words
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Article57 1937-04-12 9 N. I. To Restrict Chinese Imports Shanghai, Apr. 12 A new Japano-Dutch trade agreement has been concluded, according to Chinese reports. The pact provides for mutual trade benefits and, it is reported, the Dutch have agreed to restrict Chinese imports into the Netherlands Indies in favourSin Chew Jit Poh - 57 words
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Article34 1937-04-12 9 London. Apr. 10 A hundred schoolboys are shortly going under the auspices of the Public Schools' Exploring Society to Newfoundland. While there they will live under the conditions of pioneers.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 34 words
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Article279 1937-04-12 9 DETERMINING POWERS OF GOVERNORS. LIFE OR DEATH: NOT DIPLOMACY. Bombay, Apr. 11. *THE appointment of an arbitration tribunal of three Judges to decide whether It Is competent for Governors to give the assuranre asked by the Congress Party, namely, that they will not use "their special powersReuter - 279 words
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Article124 1937-04-12 9 PROPERTY IN JERSEY. London, Apr. 10. LADY HOUSTON left an estate valued at £1,528,000 on which estate duty amounted to eeSJU.OOO. By a will made aboard the steam yacht Liberty in March. 1930, the whole estate was left to Miss Juliar.a Margaret Hoare. aunt of Sir SamuelReuter - 124 words
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Article106 1937-04-12 9 150,000 People Line Road For 30 Miles. President Lin Sen was given a spectacular send-off from Kweilin, capital of Kwangsi, on Saturday. More than 150,000 people, most of them waving national flags, lined the motor-road leading from the capital to Hunan for over 30 miles. ShoutsSin Chew Jit Poh - 106 words
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Article74 1937-04-12 9 "Salvation Assured," Says Shantung: Governor. Tsinan, Apr. 11 "Gen. Chiang Kai-shek showed me concrete plans for national salvation during our meeting at Hangchow," declared Gen. Han Fu-chu, Governor of Shantung, on his return to Tsinan, the provincial capital. "I was truly impressed by conditions in the South,"Sin Chew Jit Poh - 74 words
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Article152 1937-04-12 9 BRITISH CHURCHMEN IN ABYSSINIA. GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION. London, Apr. 11. THE expulsion from Abyssinia of six British missionaries, members of the Bible Churchmen's Missionary Society, is being taken up strongly in Rome by the British Government. A demarche has already bsen made by the Ambassador in Rome, Sir152 words
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Article292 1937-04-12 9 CONFERENCE OPENS TODAY. London. Apr. 11 The Montreux Conference will open tomorrow. At the conierence representatives of Egypt will meet delegates of the 11 capitulatory Powers to negotiate for the abrogation of capitulations and to devise a scheme by which the mixed courts, on which theBritish Wireless - 292 words
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Article65 1937-04-12 9 Glasgow To Hold Biggest Since Wembley Rugby, Apr. 10 Shortly after the Coronation the King and Queen will visit Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, the site of Scotland's Empire Exhibition to be held in the summer of 1938. It will be the biggest Empire Exhibition since Wembley and a guaranteeBritish Wireless - 65 words
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Article61 1937-04-12 9 To Be In London For The Coronation Rugby, Apr. 10 Approximately 30,000 troops will come to London for the Coronation. There will also be large detachments of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Each branch of the Regular and Territorial armies will be represented. They will beBritish Wireless - 61 words
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Advertisement173 1937-04-12 9 HOTELS TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Dinner and Dance (informal) 9.30 to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION— EXTENDED ENGAGEMENT NINA VLADIMIR Popular Continental Dancers Non-diners SI. OO X \KH.LS CELEBRATED ORCHEST3A WHEN IN PENANG STAY AT THE Directed by Dan Hopkins E. O. HOTEL ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTELS THIS WEEK:173 words
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Advertisement266 1937-04-12 9 The New Low-priced Miniature Camera The ARGUS with F/4.5 Lens. Takes The regular 36 exposure Miniature films. Price of Camera 27.00 Singapore Photo Co., Singapore Malacca. Stenotyping Shorthand <tf~T<P Machine J ttO\ Full particulars from the SOLE AGENTS DUNCAN ROBERTS LTD. SINGAPORE -KUALA LUMPUR /TOUR SKIN wF^? Inon.Jte//^ that cleanses,266 words
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278 1937-04-12 10 NEVER TAKE CHANCES WITH STOMACH TROUBLE Few complaints are serious in the beginning The most common trouble today stomach disorder usually starts in a small 'vay. It may attack you us HEARTBURN. BILIOUSNESS. FLATULENCE or INDIGESTION, out Its meaning is always the same and so is its remedy. It is278 words
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798 1937-04-12 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APR. 12, 1937. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. Those who know the Malayan Chinese recognise them as a- loyal, law-abiding, hard-working and generous-hearted section of this country's cosmopolitan population, but, while many of them have their roots deep in the friendly Malayan soil on which they798 words
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Article292 1937-04-12 10 Mr. John Hands was entertained at a tea-party* in his honour at the Penang Peranakan Club, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday. Mr. Edington, of the F.M.S. Railways, proceeded on leave at the weekend, prior to retirement, and is travelling via Canada. Tuan Syed Shaid All. headmaster Government English292 words
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Article1341 1937-04-12 10 VICTOR PURCELL - VICTOR PURCELL. A Mystery To Unimaginative Europeans. Reviewed By Secrets of the Chinese Drama. By OrHia S. L. Zun K (Kelly and Walsh $€.5«). The only thing I do not like about this sumptuous production is the title. It suggests the low-down on the greenroom, with scandalous1,341 words
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Article147 1937-04-12 10 QUEENSLAND claims to have the oldest living thing on earth. It is a macrozamia, a tree about 20 feet in height and estimated to be more than 12,000 years old. In the Tamborine Mountain reserve there is a whole grove of macrozamia, the youngest of them147 words
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Article770 1937-04-12 10 BIRD SANCTUARY |JEW people know that the whole of Singapore Island is in effect a bird sanctuary and has been for the last three years. There has been no proclamation to that effect, so that the island is not a permanent sanctuary, as certain areas in770 words
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Advertisement137 1937-04-12 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. GASBICK THEATRE. GICVLANO The Masked Terror A Hindustani Talkie. 6.15 9.15 p.m. GLOBE THKAIKt The Man Who Could Work Miracles. GREAT WORLD— THE SKY TALKIE Broadway Thru A Keyhole. NEW WORLD Side Shows. Cabaret. Dancing Talkies. Th atres Cinemas. BITZ GEYLAMG The Miracle Rider— Chapters I—7. 6.15—9.15. RAFFLES137 words
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147 1937-04-12 11 CABINET HAS SPECIAL SUNDAY MEETING. H.M.S. Hood Ordered To Go To Vicinity Of Bilbao. FREIGHTERS DIVERTED TO FRENCH WATERS BY GOVERNMENT. WHY has H.M.S. Hood, the largest battleship in the British Navy, been sent to the neighbourhood of Bilbao? Britain now has six147 words
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Article503 1937-04-12 11 CARGO VESSEL IN TROUBLE. STOPPED BY REBEL SHIP. London, Apr. 11. In connection with the departure oi IMS. Hood from Gibraltar for thj lorth coast of Spain, it was learned esterday that the British cruiser Shropshire is being sent from Gibraltar to augment the British naval forces503 words
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Article378 1937-04-12 11 MANY LOYALISTS KILLED. OFFER MADE TO INSURGENTS. St. Jean de Luz, Apr. 11. The land, sea and air battle for Bilbao is continuing with fury I which has made the engagement one of the bitterest in the war. The insurgents claimed to have burled 876 GovernmentReuter - 378 words
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Article103 1937-04-12 11 Rugby, Apr. 10. Just before midnight yesterday the 8,433-ton Belgian liner Anversville, carrying 170 passengers on a pleasure cruise, went ashore on Dungene&s Bank and although no anxiety for her safety was felt throughout the night she was refloated in dense fog at 9.13 today, twoBritish Wireless - 103 words
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Article214 1937-04-12 11 Programme Runs To Schedule. FOOD SUPPLIES. Rugby, Apr. 10. CIR THOMAS INSKIP, Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence, In a speech last night said that he hoped they would be able to complete the five-year rearmament programme within the allotted period. The programme was being carried out onBritish Wireless - 214 words
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Article223 1937-04-12 11 MORE WARSHIPS FOR CHINA WATERS. 'HUMILIATION DAYS' IN MAY. Shanghai, Apr. 12. A NUMBER of Japanese warships will shortly reinforce the Third Fleet, particularly the Yangtse squadron, as a counter-demonstra-tion to the three Chinese national humiliation day anniversaries during May. The first humiliation day fails on May 5,Sin Chew Jit Poh - 223 words
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Article55 1937-04-12 11 London, Api. 10. The Parliamentary Labour Party has agreed in principle that the Leader or the Opposition should accept a salary under the Ministers' Salary Bill and his constitutional position in the State to be recognised but does not commit itself to the amount of the remunerationReuter - 55 words
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125 1937-04-12 11 London, Apr. 12. AN interesting side-issue of the world colonial question has been raised by the Primate of Australia Archbishop of Perth, Western Australia, the Rt. Rev. Henry le Fenu, who is visiting London to attend the Coronation celebrations. In a statement about125 words
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Article83 1937-04-12 11 "IT was a magnificent flight," declared Rear-Admiral Sonosuko Kobayashi, who is aboard the cruiaer Ashigara at Singapore on the way to the Coronation naval review at Spithead. referring: to the record flight from Tokio to London by the Japanese built and piloted monoplane Divine Wind in83 words
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Article, Illustration396 1937-04-12 11 Strongly Armed Party In Day-Long Skirmish. New Delhi, Apr. 11. TWENTY-NINE soldiers, comprising seven British officers, 1 two British non-commissioned officers and 20 Indian other ranks were killed when tribesmen attacked a convoy in South Waziristan. In addition five British officers, one British non-commis-sionedReuter - 396 words
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Article26 1937-04-12 11 Mr. Chen Chung-fu, of the HopeiChahar Political Council, will head a Chinese "economic investigation mission" to Japan. The party sails on Wednesday.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 26 words
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Article96 1937-04-12 11 San Diego, Apr. 11. POUR United States naval air- men were killed when two bombers collided in mid-air and plunged into the sea after leaving the airrraft-rarrier Lexington 40 milts from San Pedro. Reuter Wireless. A move to dislocate tne flour market In North China bySin Chew Jit Poh - 96 words
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Article124 1937-04-12 11 Imperial Airways Operators. SERVICES NOT AFFECTED. STRIKE among Imperial Air* ways radio operators at Alexandria on Apr. 4 and 5, which threatened to hold up services to the Far East, failed to affect operations because all first officers in the line carry wireless certificates. The strike was124 words
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Article117 1937-04-12 11 Men From British Steamer Found Guilty Brooklyn. Apr. 11. Six men, three of whom were mem* bers oi tho crew of the British steamer Taybank, were found guilty by the Federal Court or a conspiracy to smuggle opium into the United State.;. Ah Nrn, a117 words
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Advertisement45 1937-04-12 11 ffaMi AN N UM. L/ *bKTTT?ir YOUR CHANCE TO BUY V V AI U BEFORE PRICES RISE -±J-~\ "ill 20/ fcPfo REDUCTIONS OFF MANY SALE PRICES FOR THREE DAYS TODAY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG IPOH.45 words
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Article, Illustration527 1937-04-12 12 ACE CAMERAMAN READY TO 'SHOOT STORE $10,000 Equipment For Travel Film. HOLLYWOOD GLOBE-TROTTER'S 70,000 MILES ON JOB. (Special To The "Straits Times.") LIKELY to be Singapore's Public Benefactor Number One for 1937 Len H. Roos is here. Equipped with colour film gear527 words
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Article116 1937-04-12 12 HERE is how Singapore wt'.l be introduced to the world's fJmgoers in the colour travelogue that Len Roos is making in the city for Warner Brothers. This is an extract from his script book:— U you want to know what it all means, ask Mr. Roos.116 words
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71 1937-04-12 12 Japanese Marines Go Armed With "Bombs." Shanghai, Apr. 12. Following flst-flghts in cabarets in the Hongkew district between foreign and Japanese sailors, says a Chinese report, a number of Japanese marines armed with knives and tear-gas bombs, visited several cabarets last night. The marines behavedSin Chew Jit Poh - 71 words
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Article153 1937-04-12 12 Rotary Tour Of Far East. LEADER ON WAY TO CONVENTION. tfpo see you and to shake hands with you." This, said Mr. Angus Mitchell, the leader of the Australian Rotary Goodwill Mission to the Far East, which arrived In Singapore yesterday, is the main objective of153 words
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Article59 1937-04-12 12 The Maetsuycker the new KP.M. motor vessel which will Inaugurate the South Pacific Line's direct monthly service between Singapore and New Zealand on Apr. 13 arrived at Singapore this morning from Saigon The Maetsuycker will call nt Batavla. Semarang. Port Moresby Samaral. Rabaul. Port Dina.59 words
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234 1937-04-12 12 At The Cinema. Romance And Two-Fisted Drama In Logging Camps "God's Country and the Woman." George Brent and Beverley Roberts. Warner Bros. At the Capitol. T^HIS is an enchanting picture, as fresh and clean as the air midst the British Columbian pines, where this James234 words
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418 1937-04-12 12 A HIGHLY important statement on Malayan internal air transport was made at the annual meeting of the Straits Steamship Co. on Saturday. It was revealed that the joint scheme of this company and Imperial Airways to start a Malayan air service had418 words
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Article, Illustration562 1937-04-12 12 Symbol Of Japan' s Naval Strength In Singapore. Cruiser Ashigara Here On Way To Coronation. CLATE grey, with raked funnels symbol of Japan's importance as a modern naval Power the 10,000-ton cruiser Ashigara arrived at Singapore yesterday morning on her way to take part in Britain's Coronation grand naval review562 words
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Article131 1937-04-12 12 Intonation Of Holy Book For Three Days. Bearded Sikhs and their families all over Ma' ay a and throughout the world are celebrating their New Year today. The festival lasts for three days, and its principal feature la the continuous reading of the Holy Book In131 words
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Article, Illustration145 1937-04-12 12 FRESH LABOUR UNREST AT KLANG. Strikers Demand Comrades' Release. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. QFFICERS of the Chinese Secretariat have been called out to Klang this morning to investigate fresh labour unrest which has broken out in pineapple and match factories. 250 workers have been on strike for145 words
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Article127 1937-04-12 12 (From Our Own Penang Apr. 11. Penang foundry and machine sho| workers, over 200 of whom went oi strike, resume work on Monday. Work ers were out yest^rdav and today. Th< strike was fortunately short lived an: there have been no serious develop ments This afternxm127 words
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Advertisement85 1937-04-12 12 flags! CORONATION I DECORATIONS I need not be expensive and why pay more for them? We are able to offer you at considerably low prices. This is possible through bifc purchases made with British Manufacturers at Manchester. FOR EXAMPLE I A flafc Measuring 34" x 24" of the Kinfc and85 words
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Article, Illustration505 1937-04-12 13 Police Officer On Cheras Road Rioting. MAGISTRATES PLAIN WARNING TO AGITATORS IN THE F.M.S. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 10. IN a riot in which the uniformed police are present instruc- tions are issued to detectives to concentrate on the identification of ringleaders.505 words
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Article47 1937-04-12 13 The following programme will be broadcast today from Station Z.H.J., Penang: 7pm. Time signal and announcements for the week. 7.05 Recorded selections from the "Pirates of Penzance," 7 55 News bulletui 8.00 Vocal selections. 8.30 What's On In Penang. 8.35 Donee music. 9.00 Close down.47 words
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Article423 1937-04-12 13 Two Contemporaries At Singapore Service. GREAT METHODIST MISSIONARY. TWO of the original 13 Chinese with whom Bishop Oldham founded the first Anglo-Chinese School in Malaya over half a century ago were in the large congregation at Wesley Church yesterday for the memorial service. They were423 words
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161 1937-04-12 13 Picturesque Johore Ceremony. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Apr. 10. The Tengku Mahkota of Johore was proclaimed Regent at a picturesque ceremony at the Diwan this evening in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering from all parts of the State. He was received161 words
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Article89 1937-04-12 13 Demand For Trainees Exceeds Supply. Some idea of the useful work being done by the Government Trade School In Scott's Road was gained oy the many parents and friends who attended the annual prizegiving and display of work on Saturday afternoon. At the prlzeglving ceremony. Mr.89 words
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Article28 1937-04-12 13 S T.tul. a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, is to have a Roman Catholic Church The estimated population of Kuala Lumpur Town at the end of 1930 war 121.404.28 words
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Article, Illustration715 1937-04-12 13 MR. JOHN HANDS EXPLAINS HIS PUBLIC WORK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 11. «|7VER since I came to Malaya 26 years ago I felt that if one did nothing but go from office to Club and from Club to bed one was715 words
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Article180 1937-04-12 13 DAWN VIGIL AT MALAYA HOUSE. Coronation Visitors Must Start Early. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 6. MALAYANS who have been fortunate enough to be invited to watch the Coronation procession twice past the windows of Malaya House, Trafalgar Square, received a letter from Mr. V. A. Lowinger, C.B.E., the180 words
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Article99 1937-04-12 13 De-icers For HollandJava 'Planes. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr 4. UR. Albert Plesman, r-irector of the X.L M.. announces that -is from the beginning of May the AmsterdamJava service will be operated with Douglas DC. 3 aeroplanes all of which have been fitted with ce-icers.99 words
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Article88 1937-04-12 13 Treat For Singapore Rotarians. Singapore Rotarians will have two luncheon meetings this week. At the first, on Wednesday, they will welcome the AustraUan Rotary Goodwill Mission to the Far East, led by Mr. Angus Mitchell, who will give an address on the mission. On Saturday,88 words
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Advertisement20 1937-04-12 13 WHOLE MOj**' EBP V CIGARETTES WITH FILTER TIPS A PERFECT FILTER TIP AND REALLY GOOD TOBACCO LAMBERT a BUTLER, ENGLAND.20 words
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Advertisement9 1937-04-12 13 HENRY WAUGH Co, Ltd. l^ _^M_ W.P.S. 17 I9 words
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389 1937-04-12 14 THREE MEN SCORE WELL ON EACH SIDE. BARTELS BOWLS SPLENDIDLY FOR THE "RECS." THE week-end meeting of the first teams of the padang clubs, on the S.C.C. ground, produced some excellent batting on both sides. On Saturday Balhetchet, D'Cotta and d'Almeida got the389 words
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Article, Illustration269 1937-04-12 14 Loveday - Fine Spell Of Bowling By Loveday. In the second team match between the S.R.C and the S.C.C. on the former's ground on Saturday scoring was on the low side. The S C.C. batsmen could make nothing of Loveday's bowling— his seven for 21 was a269 words
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Article166 1937-04-12 14 Golf. Four Strokes Ahead Of Henry Cotton. London. Aor. 9. Sam King, a farmer* son and assistant at Kno.e Park. Kent, won the Dally Mall £2.000 golf \ournament at Little Easton Warwickshire with an aggregate of 283 ror 72 holes, his rounds being 73—74—67—69. TheReuter - 166 words
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Article, Illustration798 1937-04-12 14 SAVES GAME FOR PENANG AGAINST THE TOURISTS. MAXWELL STUMPS SEVEN MEN DURING THE MATCH. DENANG were able to earn a draw in their two days match with Sir Julien Cahn's XI which concluded on Saturday. They had four wickets in hand at close of798 words
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Article75 1937-04-12 14 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 11. The new Talping Cricket Club visited Ipoh as the guests of the Ipoh Sports Club today Talping. batting first, were dismissed tor 41. Appunl, the scnoolboy bowler took four wickets for 19 runs, hb victims Including Hart. The75 words
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358 1937-04-12 14 DRESENT Buys beat the Old Boys on the first innings in yesterday's annual match for the Clarke Shield on the Raffles Institution ground. Had there been time to complete the second innings the result might have been different. Sundaram's six wickets for358 words
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Article84 1937-04-12 14 for 10; A. Armstrong, one for 20; A. M. Valberg none for 19; All three for 5. PRESENT BOYS— 2nd. Innings I B. Surata run out 13 Mewa Singh run out 2 S K. Sundaram b Muthucumaru 1 A. Watts not out 17 R. I.84 words
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Advertisement32 1937-04-12 14 v^frrvsnrf¥ l f?F7i Le Nouveau Gardenia For smart occasions. The essence of joy and laughter. mm jI^CA I^fV j( WORLD'S Ktln PREMIER w )H9y^ CAMERA SCHMIDT SMOTEN LTD. 9O Robinson Road, SINGAPORE.32 words
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Advertisement216 1937-04-12 14 The BANTAM TWO-DOOR POPULAR I BpJBP 3& J&R Kg tP SALOON ie a sturdy, well-built Saloon BLfflW $X B«Bp«7 f ffiS that gives every motoring plca-.ure at Sgf JrdHP^W W Hf IMMW 'A S K8 the minimum of cost, both ln perform- Mr m fj MB J tw W J216 words
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1068 1937-04-12 15 LISHEEN SOME FLIRT PAY BEST ON TOTE. FARTHING ALONE RIDES MORE THAN ONE WINNER. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 10. A LARGE crowd attended the second and concluding day of the Penang Turf Club meeting today. Heavy rain fell after the fourth1,068 words
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Article72 1937-04-12 15 London, Apr. 11. In consequence of incidents in the recent Austrian-Italian soccer match in Vienna, when the referee was forced to stop the match before its conclusion, and reports that there were likely to be serious d-iiion: tration in Paris if the scheduled French-Italian matchReuter - 72 words
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Article59 1937-04-12 15 TODAY. Soccer: Oylon S.C. vs. Comals, Dlv. UL Stadium: S.R.C. vs. Social A. P., friendl}-. padang;: Y MCA. vi. T.J.R. friendly. Anscn Road TOMORROW. Soccer: Post Office vs. Indians. Dlv. II, SUdium; P. and N. vs H.K.S.B., B.H.L.. P. and N. ground. Lawn Hawk: S.C.C. doubles handicap59 words
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Article, Illustration209 1937-04-12 15 FOUR DAYS MEETING: JULY 30-AUG 2. The Malayan Chinese Olympiad for 1937 is to be held in Singapore on the four days, July 30 to Aug. 2 inclusive. This decision was reached at a meeting of the executive committee of the Olympiad at the SC.B.VA.209 words
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Article276 1937-04-12 15 Golf. Mr. And Mrs. Fergusson Win With U l 4 Net The first bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah yesterday and resulted in a win for Mr. and Mrs. E. M. F. Fergusson with a net score276 words
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Article101 1937-04-12 15 The Garrison Golf Club's men's monthly medal competition for April was played at Tanglln on Saturday and yesterday and resulted In a win for Lieut. R. G. Gregory with 2 up. The following were some of the best cards returned: Lieut. R. G Gregory 2 up Capt.101 words
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80 1937-04-12 15 (From Oar Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 10. The Newbury Spring Cup race, ran today over one mile (straight), resulted as follows: Lord Portal's REMEMBER II 7.01 (Robertson) 1. Mr. R. Middlemas's FAIR PLAY 7.04 (Maher) 2. Mr. G. Lambton's PRICKET 8.01 (Crouch) 3. EUhteen80 words
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Article312 1937-04-12 15 Lawn Tennis Brilliant Play In Beating Kamis. HKAMIS, former holder of the title, lost the AllMalaya Malays lawn tennis championship yesterday to Yon bin Mian, of Muar. the Johort champion. The match was played at Johore by agreement, rain having prevented the final being decided during312 words
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Article96 1937-04-12 15 TODAY'S TIES Championship Singles. N. S. Wise vs. A. D. Anderson (sewiflnal). A. P. Webb vs. J M. Fraser. (••down Doubles Handicap. E. Cherrtngton and B. Neyland (—l5)( 15) vs. T. H. Holyoak and R. F. Smith (—3O). TOMORROWS TIK. Veterans' Doubles J. S. Nathan and J. A.96 words
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Article548 1937-04-12 15 MALA YS TOO NIPPY FOR THE AIRMEN. Have Less Of The Game But Get More Of The Goals. By "Echo." APPORTUNISM wins lots of soccer matches. It won the Malays their Division I league fixture with the Royal Air 1 orce at A nson Road Stadium on Saturday. The airmen548 words
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Article53 1937-04-12 15 In the All North Cup Final at Wembley on May 1 will appear Preston North End, who have only won the trophy once, in 1889. and Sanderland. who have never won it at all, though they have once -ni in the final, in 1913. when II ton Villa53 words
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Advertisement87 1937-04-12 15 For BACKWARD "^BABIES Babr is backward and not fsfcr» cht boul* tdd'a MnJ« \nnS It it obaWy "(oat .rfwt «ai «w* Brtuol ia a MwidM ana p'mnr emultion of fau corraapondlnf In composition to cht traim in braaii milk, but containing in addition in accorduic* with th* .atctt nwdlcal teaching87 words
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309 1937-04-12 16 MILL WALL AND WEST BROMWICH BEATEN IN THE SEMI-FINALS. AT Wembley on May I— the last day of the soccer season— Sunderland and Preston North End will contest the final of the F.A. Cup competition. The semi-finals were played on Saturday,309 words
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Article273 1937-04-12 16 Arsenal Beaten By A Cleverer Team. (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Apr. II.* In their important match at Manchester the Arsenal began well but the City were cleverer In the long run. Their goals were scored by Tilson and Toseland. one In each half. The draw273 words
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Article1503 1937-04-12 16 MANCHESTER CITY'S VICTORY MAKES THEM FAVOURITES FOR THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. THE following are the results of Home soccer league matches played on Saturday, as cabled by Reuter, with the league tables up to date ENGLISH LEAGUE. Sheffield Wednesday Drop To Bottom Position. Blackpool Lose Point At1,503 words
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Advertisement156 1937-04-12 16 BH.P. 4 DOOR SALOON Owners speak enthusiastically of the Ford /jE/j^^ZT^""-^^:^. ==>>v 8 HP. 4 Door Saloon. They appreciate its <^g| .t.Ss^9p^s^fiS^bi\ liveliness its comfort and roominess They I|| 11 Hhß I W\ like the way in w hich the willing little \V H XU 9 I engine does so156 words
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Article, Illustration2040 1937-04-12 17 SAYS SWIMMING CLUB PRESIDENT. Big Overdraft To Be Paid Off Within 14 Years. SOUND FINANCES: PROFIT OF $2,000 PER MONTH. T ACK of support for sporting events at the Singapore Swimming Club was explained by the President, Mr. William Hill,2,040 words
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Advertisement112 1937-04-12 17 GRANTS' WHISKY FROM THE FAMOUS GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY A REAL STENGAH WHISKY WHICH STANDS -UP IN A SODA WATER AND RETAINS ALL THAT SMOOTHNESS BODY SOUGHT AFTER BY ALL TRUE CONNOISSEURS. It is only by comparison that one discovers the true value of anything. *Here is the test to which we112 words
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720 1937-04-12 18 Demolishing Old Landmarks. HOW WRECKING FIRMS WORK. •yHESE are busy days in London for the demolition and excavation companies. There is the yawning chasm that once was the Alhambra; the gap beside the Empire; boards up at the Prince of Wales' Theatre; and now720 words
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460 1937-04-12 18 Making Backblocks Life Easier. Forty "mercy" flights have been carried out by the pilots ot Canadian Airways during the last three months. While climbing the cliffs of Magdalen Islands. James Yojng was gravely injured when his (tun accidentally went oft, gangrene set in. and460 words
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267 1937-04-12 18 Tristan Man Killed By Civilisation. CIVILISATION has killed Donald Glass, the one native who has ever left the island where disease is almost unknown— Tristan da Cunha, in the South Atlantic— and the loneliest community in the world. He died, at ihe age of 28, at St. John s Hospital,267 words
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Article68 1937-04-12 18 The first "Adolf Hitler" stamp bearIng the portrait of the Chancellor will be issued in Germany this month and will be on sale for only a short time. An anonymous subscr.ber having let his flat on the Coronation processional route for the day. has shared his financial gain with the68 words
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Article380 1937-04-12 18 RELIC TAKEN FROM EGYPTIAN TOMB. ROBED FIGURE SEEN DURING NIGHT. Sir Alexander Seton. sold.er. business man and diplomat. Is "haunted"— by a bone believed to carry with it the curse o; a Pharaoh. Sudden Illnesses and the appearance Oi a spectral ngure have disturb' d nil380 words
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Article240 1937-04-12 18 Special Plane To Contest French Event. Britain is to make a big eflort to win the international Atlantic air race, organised by the Aero Club de France and to be flown next August. The Clyde clipper which is being specially built for the event at240 words
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57 1937-04-12 18 The Osaka Weaving Society has acquired 800 mow of land in the suburb of Tientsin for the purpose of building a new cotton mill. The Society is prepared to Invest $5,000,000 In the scheme. This new mill will bring up the total of Japanese-owiwdSin Chew Jit Poh - 57 words
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59 1937-04-12 18 Canton. Apr. 10. President Lin Sen leaves Kweilin, capital of Kwangsi. today for Hengchow, Hunan, where he will be met by Gen. Ho Chien, the Governor. The chief executive will probably rcurn to Nanking, the cruiser Yunp. Sul having been ordered to proceedSin Chew Jit Poh - 59 words
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Article554 1937-04-12 19 PRESENT METAL PRICES NOT JUSTIFIED. SILVER AND GOLD CURRENCY. IN their Foresight Saga dated Mar. 1 31, Messrs. William Jacks and Co.. London, write: During the past month Iron, steel and non-ferrous metals have not only advanced in price but in some instances have become unobtainable.554 words
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102 1937-04-12 19 Johore River Meeting Adjourned. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 2. Rubber shareholders are notoriously prone to slackness where attendance at the annual general meetings of the companies in which they are Interested is concerned, a form of laziness so prevalent that would-be reformers despair of rationalising102 words
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Article36 1937-04-12 19 The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Shanghai has petitioned the Foreign Office to enforce a resolution of the recent Kuomintang conference calling for the opening of talks for the abolition of extraterritoriality.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 36 words
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Article33 1937-04-12 19 A fire amongst old packing papers stored in the ancient library has partly destroyed the Franciscan Abbey of Marten thai, near G else nh elm, on the right bank of the River Rhine.33 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-04-12 20 ABOARD THE ASHIGARA: From left. Rear -Admiral Sonosuko Kobayashi, Mr. Kiichi Gunjl, Japanese Consul-General at Singapore, and Major R. H. Quill. R M., Naval Intelligence Staff Officer at Singapore,34 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-04-12 20 SWINGING LEVEL: Caught by the current, the visiting Japanese cruiser Ashigara swung quickly on both chains when she anchored in Singapore Roads yesterday morning.24 words
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Article, Illustration9 1937-04-12 20 JAPAN'S FLAG fluttering from the stern of the Ashigara.9 words
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Article, Illustration28 1937-04-12 20 MAJOR R. H. QUILL, R.M. (left), British Naval Intelligence StaH Office, at Singapore, expla.rung a map of Singapore Island to an officer of the visiting Japanese cruiser Ashigara.28 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-04-12 20 I A MEMBER OF THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY in Singapore presenting his card to Captain M. Takeda aboard the Japanese cruiy r A-h'-^i.22 words
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