The Straits Times, 16 May 1937
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Title Section39 1937-05-16 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUSDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA J No. 282 Sunday, May 16, 1937 Price 10 cents FINAL EDITION THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya. No. 282 Sunday, May 16, 1937 Price 10 cents.39 words
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Article227 1937-05-16 1 Network Of Air Bases: New Guard For Naval Base MYSTERY MAN'S VISIT TO SINGAPORE A MYSTERY man has just passed through Singapore. He stayed at the Adelphi Hotel. He gave his name as Mr. R. I. Wells, described himself as a tourist officially he is227 words
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98 1937-05-16 1 Interloping Announcer Hoaxes Millions London, Saturday. HOW an enterprising enthusiast got a first-class vantage point and hoaxed millions of people was was told by the 8.8.C. yesterday as a story against ourselves." "Last night." said the 8.8.C, when 100.000 people were waiting at Buckingham Palace to acclaim their Majesties, anReuter - 98 words
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Article17 1937-05-16 1 Tw.) baby submarines ordered by the Siamese Government were launched at Kobe dockyard yesterday.17 words
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Article132 1937-05-16 1 STOP PRESS HOME CRICKET Lord's: Sussex T Middlesex 121 for 6. < hrlinsford: Dpi by 234; Essex 68 for 3. Birmingham: Worceste. 161; Warwick 133 for 5. Mjnrhestrr: Lanes. 106 (Verity 6 for H)i Yorks 124 for 2. Cardiff. Net Ze-.iantf 235: Glam 25 for 0. Southampton: Ha-npshre 266 iMcCorktfll132 words
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Article, Illustration11 1937-05-16 1 A Sunday Times picture taken at the Bukit Timah racecourse yesterday.11 words
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52 1937-05-16 1 BID TO MEET JAPAN'S SEA COMPETITION TTHE P. and O. liners Naldera which is at present in the England-Far East service and the Moldavia will begin a new AustraliaJapan service before the end of the year for the Eastern and Austrian Shipping Co. to meet Japanese competition, it is reported52 words
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Article, Illustration519 1937-05-16 1 VISCOUNT SNOWDEN DEAD Till: death took place yesterday. says Reuter, of Viscount Snowden of Ickornshaw. He was 63 years of age. Philip Snowden, born in a humble YorkJ.ure village, entered the Civil, Service in 1886 and retired in 1893.' when he gave himself up to journal- 1 Ism and lecturing519 words
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Article39 1937-05-16 1 (From Our Own Corrrstporient) London, Saturday. GOLD: £7 H. 6.d SILVER: Spot 20 \A; 2 mths. 20 ',d EXCHANGES: New York. 4 94 1 16; Amsterdam. 8 99 Jj. All othrr commodities and exchanges unchanged from Friday.39 words
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Article, Illustration54 1937-05-16 1 THROUGH RING OF FLAME IN ROYAL TOURNAMENT DRESS REHEARSAL A FULL dress rehearsal was held at Latimer, near Chesham, of the motor-cycle trick riding display to be given by the London Divisional Signals (City of London Signals) T.A. at the Royal Tournament, Olympia. The picture shows a rider leapin through54 words
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Article82 1937-05-16 1 Bangkok Italians "Indisposed" (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Saturday. THE Coronation ball sponsored by the British community last night was attended by nearly 506 persons, including the Council of Regency, the Premier and the Diplomatic and Consular corps. Notable absentees were members of the Italian colony who, after accepting invitations,82 words
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147 1937-05-16 1 pOUR men from the Hong Kong naval dockyard police will form the nucleus of a similar force to be established at the Singapore Naval Base. The men are: Acting-Sergeant C. Down, P.C. W. F. Stafford, P.C. F. H. Blunsdown and P.C.147 words
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Article, Illustration148 1937-05-16 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) lpoh, Saturday. LJIS Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of an Honorary Offlcership of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) to Towkay Leong Sin Nam, J.P., M.C.H., M.S.C., leader of the Perak Chinece community. For148 words
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Article75 1937-05-16 1 CABALLERO GOVERNMENT RESIGNS Valencia, Saturday. THE necessity for strengthening the Government in order to face a prolonged war and also recent events in Barcelona where the Anarchists have been overpowered, are described as the reasons for the Caballero Government's resignation. Recently Socialists and Communists decided to withdraw from the CabinetReuter - 75 words
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Advertisement9 1937-05-16 1 NEXT CHANGE at the CAPITOL WARNER BROS. LAUGH HIT >9 words
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Advertisement77 1937-05-16 1 3 MEN ON A HORSE Directed by (PERVYN LE ROY. Watch For It. 1/ AA J A good pipe at\ Malayan' prince Jf A well made briar cut and finished j£& from seasoned woods. Sand blasted jM bowls or plain polished. Many jfl shapes, fitted interior metal ■jßfjKr instant action77 words
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Article, Illustration1540 1937-05-16 2 H.E.'s Cocked Hat And Other Padang Notes That March! Rainy Season Parades ANE striking feature of the Coronation parade in Singapore the novelty of ■which would not be apparent to newcomers was the uniform worn by the Governor. His Excellency, following his unvarying practice on State occasions, wore1,540 words
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Advertisement28 1937-05-16 2 ■k MV J^ TMh Jfc^ »-t 3^ J^^^^B A butter that everyone wn"l en^oy with a rich flavour that makes it so irresistible PHONE: 5376 i^ t^WFS. 11*—28 words
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Article201 1937-05-16 3 52,000 Ton Bremen On World Cruise f HE Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Bremen, one of the Atlantic's proudest and biggest ships, is to visit Singapore in the course of a world cruise early next year. Leaving New York the huge 51,665 ton liner will touch at Rio201 words
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Article156 1937-05-16 3 10,000,000 Weeks A Year EFFECT ON CRIME *T"EN million weeks a year are lost I to industry from nervous illness. I This statement was made by Mr. R. S. Hudson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, at the annual luncheon of the Tavistock Clinic,156 words
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Article45 1937-05-16 3 Hollywood. LEE Tracy, fully clothed, dived nto the sea and rescued his mother, aged 72. The accident occurred when Mrs Tracy stepped on the landing platform, after a day's cruise in Tracy's yacht Adore. Her condition is not serious.45 words
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Article91 1937-05-16 3 Manila Financier Reveals Scheme AAII. J. 11. Marsman, Manila and London mining; financier, reveals that he is planning to organise a new and as yet unnamed 2,000,000-guilder company in thr Netherlands to explore mining prospects in New Guinea. The organisation of this company will be91 words
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Article, Illustration329 1937-05-16 3 AUSTRALIAN GIRL DELIGHTED WITH THE ENGLISH 'I Envy The Women Their Complexions' I^IISS SHEILA MARTIN, the girl of 21 who went to London as Australia's unofficial delegate for the Coronation, and who has been selected for a holiday of brilliant social events because she typifies the young women of her329 words
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Article158 1937-05-16 3 MESSRS. Frascr and Co. in their dally r?port on the share market issued at the close of business yester- day state that business In the share market was on a very small scale due to holiday influence. There were, however, a trr sellers in all sections,158 words
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Article29 1937-05-16 3 The last survivor of the wreck of the Blrkenhead. the troopship which went down off the Cape 85 years ago, Hugh Todd. has died at Barkly East, Cape Province.29 words
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Article142 1937-05-16 3 Chinese Strip-Teaser Gaoled Detroit. CHINESE strip-tease dancer I Princess Chang Lee "is back in gaol after her second clash with j the police. i The princess," an entrancing i beauty aged twenty-four, persisted in performing her act in a night club after having been arrested for indjtent exposure, and released142 words
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Article45 1937-05-16 3 JP. McEVOY, well-known United States humorist, was asked when he was in Manila a few days ago what he thought of the Phillipines. "If I were a Filipino," he said, "I would w r rk for less independence and more air-conditioning."45 words
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Article17 1937-05-16 3 Eight Japanese colonists are reported to have been killed by bandits at Plnchang, Manchuria.17 words
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Advertisement155 1937-05-16 3 IDEAL ACCOM: Private quiet. Off: Tlin Club. Extra large upstairs bedroom witn verandah, bath (H.C.). Spacious sitting room Si dining room. Roof garden. Beautiful view. Exceptionally cool. English food op<"l. Tennis, Garage. Lons or short period. Box No. Q. Sunday Times. No other truck gives you such RELIABILITY TT'S Bedford's155 words
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Advertisement95 1937-05-16 3 tAIR TRAVEL SAVES TIUCTIME TROUBLE Singapore to England and Australia twice weekly by luxurious air liners. The fare includes everything— meals— hotels— even tips. Modern travel at its carefree best Departures for London every Wednesday and Sunday Brisbane on Mondays and Fridays 1 M P F D l A I95 words
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Miscellaneous651 1937-05-16 3 IN SINGAPORE TODAY CINEMA FoUowlns D»y ToiMr H. W. 11.10 a.m. 7 ft. AIIIAMBRA: "O.r ■lllllllli* Star. KtANTAN Laurel and OUver Hardy. 6.15 9.15. Today CAPITOL- Tire Over England". 3.15 H. W. 1.36 p.m. 8.8 tt. 6 15—9 15. Following Day CABRICK-CEYLANG: The Nightlnpa! 8 Y ft o 46 a651 words
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145 1937-05-16 4 POLICE FIRE ON DRUG ADDICTS FLEEING FROM FIRE Peiping. pi UK caused by a short circuit broke out at the Wajtshoussu, or Temple of Ten Thousand Longevi- tics, which completely gutted the Wanshoukeh. a two-storied structure in which 728 drug addicts undergoing cures were housed. Rudely awakened from their slumbers,145 words
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376 1937-05-16 4 BORNEO APES AS OBJECTIVE Loudspeaker Animal Cries Baffle Denizens Of Jungle By A Staffs Reporter. SEARCHING for data on the so-called "missing link," four J American scientists left Singapore for British North Borneo yesterday after arriving from Siam during the week. To376 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-05-16 4 Sunday Times pictures taken at a<l nncr given by the Ec Hoe Hean Club, Singapore, in celebration of tiie Coronation.20 words
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Article34 1937-05-16 4 Six railway officials regarded as responsible for an accident in which six people were killed on a Moscow suburban line a few days ago are to be placed on trial.34 words
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Article63 1937-05-16 4 Toowoomba. JESHEN elephants we being taken from the rat. ay statton to a circus tent a horse dropped dead with fright in the street. The elephants were walking along the street, five in a row, when the horse saw them. The horse looked at the63 words
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174 1937-05-16 4 PERAK CHINESE STARTLES U.S. BADMINTON PLAYERS l A PERAK Chinese, H. S. Ong, who' rk was formerly captain of the Cambridge University badminton team, and who reached the semifinal of the all-England badminton championship last year, was runnerwm in the United States championship at Chicago recently. Ong is a post-graduate174 words
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203 1937-05-16 4 Whakatane, N.Z. TO be asked it five widow's pension forms, and to be told that they were sought on behalf of the relicts of only one man was the extraordinary experience of Mr. K. Wright, clerk of the Court at Whakatane. The203 words
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Article82 1937-05-16 4 Allahabad. TiIK richest goldfield ever found in India has been discovered among the junglecovered hills of Sirmoor State. Engineers have found that the sand in the hills contains about an ounce of gold to every twenty-seven tons of sand. Tests made prove that there should82 words
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Advertisement206 1937-05-16 4 NEW LIFE FOR OLD RADIOS! V 111 ff^lj 0 ff QUICKER START! MORE POWER! BETTER TONE! Agents: SEOW KUAN COMPANY, 4-5. Dhoby Ghaut. Singapore. Stov/KUAN Trading Company 73, Robinson Road, Singapore. Eye Examinations, Eyeglasses Exclusively. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO., Qualilitd eyesight Specialists 4. ARCADE. GROUND FLOOR LARGEST. BEST EQUIPPED R.A. Thompson206 words
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Advertisement67 1937-05-16 4 LAST DAY TODAY 3.15 6.15 9.15 lALHAMBRA 1 JOIN Pfe'J STAN and W J OLLIE in 3 M. G. M's ji-v'. Hilarious \jMm* I^KflH Comedy Hit "OUR RELATIONS" Starring stak LAUREL and Oliver HARDY with James Finlayson From W. W. Jocob's Story "THE MONEY BOX' Acclaimed as the Funniest Laurel67 words
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Advertisement317 1937-05-16 4 Eno-health 1^B». j. Qevcr at school keen on games full of life. Always sunny-tempered. She's got Eno-hcalth. Eno allows no poisons to get into her system and make her slack and cross Give Eno to your children. It's so pure, so safe It acts as mildly as fruit. And how317 words
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Article221 1937-05-16 5 22 APPLY FOR SASTRI SCHOLARSHIPS Some With Cambridge Certificate Distinctions (From Our Own Correspondent.) KuMa Lumpur, Saturday TVN ENTY-TWO Malayan students have applied for the Sastri .scholarships to Annamalai University, applications for which were closed today. Among them are three most promising students, whose certificates contain221 words
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Article134 1937-05-16 5 pIVIL and Military representative:; of the Colonial Empire joined in the ceremony of laying wreaths on the Cmotaph on Friday afterColonel .Towkes. the officer in charge of the Colonial Contingents, laid the wreaths on behalf of the contingents in the presence of the Right Hon. the134 words
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Article39 1937-05-16 5 Leading German shipping circles are discussing plans for a new German super liner lor the North Atlantic service It is stated that It would be of a type which would make It superior to foreign competition.39 words
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59 1937-05-16 5 Kingston, Ont. fO-EDS of Queens University, who are residents of Ban Righ Hall, can kiss their escorts good night from now on, if they feel like it, but only in the hall foyer. The ruling was decided upon by the Hal council. composed of twelve59 words
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Article, Illustration145 1937-05-16 5 MALAYAN-BUILT YACHT'S BIG CRUISE Planter To Voyage In Mediterranean A yacht built by a Malayan planter and a Malay boatbuilder at Kuala Selangor is to cruise through the Mediterranean and the French canals. She is the Mat All. named after the Malay caftsman who helped to fashion her and is145 words
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173 1937-05-16 5 WORDS TEN MOST OVER-WORKED TEN MOST BEAUTIFUL ■THE ten 'most overworked words 1 in the Unßed States" have been listed by Mr. Wilfred J. Funk, dictionary mak*r, editor and publisher. His list gives the words and the class of people most responsible for overworking them. It reads: 1. Okay.— Children173 words
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Article49 1937-05-16 5 Moscow. TTHE Soviet is sending 20,000 girls to Far Eastern territories, with a view to the elimination of the predomination of males. The first contingent has already left Moscow for Vladivostock. Many girls will be given posts in the army, and navy border guard.49 words
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Article36 1937-05-16 5 A suit for 50.000 dollars (£10.000) has been filed at Oklahoma City against Miss Grace Moore, film and opera star. It is alleged that sho failed to appear at a concert last m.^nth36 words
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Article187 1937-05-16 5 How Jubilee Fund Will Be Spent (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. |tf ING George V Silver Jubilee Fund which was raised by public subscription in 1935 for eh iritable purposes in Selangor j is to be given concrete shape by legislation in187 words
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117 1937-05-16 5 Chinese Girls Marry Too Young, Says Japanese Nankin?. CHINESE girls get married too early thus depriving themselves of the opportunity to render active service to society, declares Miss Ishiwara, reporter of the Japanese Oriental Economic Journal, who is now studying the feminist movement in Nanking. According to Miss Ishiwara s117 words
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Advertisement90 1937-05-16 5 COUNCILLORS SON WEDS Mr Lai Yuen Foo. fourth son of the Hon. Mr. Lai Tet Lokc and Mrs. Tet Loke and Miss Lim Sioee Lian. third daughter of Mr ana Mrs. Lim Choon Eng. of Perak. after their marriage at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Kuala Lviwur.onFritliy. KEEP FIT90 words
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Advertisement743 1937-05-16 5 Here is the Essence of STRENGTH! PaSaa^H P^ <^ Khl V^jijl JS^JIL *V ROWU. APPOINTMENT I TN ali cases of sickness, general debility and ruo- down feeling. Brand's Essence of Chicken is uurivalled for restoring lost vitality and building up strength and well-being. Recommended and prescribed by the medical profession743 words
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Article, Illustration1863 1937-05-16 6 Anniversary Of Epic Battle OfAlbuhera A GLORIOUS jjage in the history of the Ist Battalion, the n Middlesex Regiment (the old 57th Middlesex Regiment) the glorious battle of Albuhera 126 years ago, in which it won the title, "The Die-hards"— will be celebrated by the battalion1,863 words
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Article59 1937-05-16 6 Berlin. The formation is announced of a Nazi Flying Corps which will take Its place beside the storm troops, the black-uniformed Nazi guard and the Nazi motorised corps as one of the chief party organisations. The first leader of the new body is .Vajor-Gcneral Christiansen. He will59 words
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298 1937-05-16 6 QHANGED psyiholoK.v o f the Modern Soldier is gradually brlnjjinq; al..>ut a changed psy- cholosy in Whitehall. In the past the Scarlet Coat expressed the soul of the Army the "Thin Red Line." The Soldier of Today does not want the Scarlet Coat.298 words
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Advertisement663 1937-05-16 6 Glands Made Active and Youthful Vigour Restored In 24 Hours American Doctor's D.scovt.-y Strength- 4^^ ens Blood. Nerve*. Body, Memory, H B "".i^iy Brain. Muscles and Endurance- MHg Better Than Gland Operations. Jm EP donor Dr. sa. oianVfl IK. ntnl. recently wrote: rinitik." to tne discovery ot an Amer- "Tired-out,663 words
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Advertisement124 1937-05-16 6 HERE'S A DEVICE TO SAVE LENS STRAINS BREAKAGE. LOXiT strewless construction Kirjfr in Malaya IHfl mfk ■uOr rnrnt Kflßß Srize this opportunity, to to N in Sin and obtain the New sirrwles* l.oxit mounting to look > nir B*st handbog mirror say? Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day? Sparkling white124 words
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364 1937-05-16 7 A Staff Reporter - A Staff Reporter —And Telling Malaya About The Reich By EVIDENCE of renewed German interest in Far Eastern affairs may be found in the visit to Singapore of a leading Berlin newspaperman, Herr Paul Scheffer. Herr Scheffer is engaged in an extensive tour of364 words
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Article99 1937-05-16 7 Armaments Ice Cream A N armaments race increases ice cream consumption, according to Herr Paul Scheffer, former editor in chief of the Berliner Tageblatt, who is visiting Singapore. Herr Scheffer told a Sunday Times reporter that vanilla exports from Madagascar to Pittsburg and other United States industrial centres had jumped99 words
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122 1937-05-16 7 MACHINE-GUNS IN U.S. BANK BANDITS TAKE £3,000 New York. |7OR the second time within a r fortnight the Westchester Bank at Katonah, near New York, was! the scene of a hold-up. Four men carrying pistols and machine-guns escaped with about £3,000 worth of cash. The bandits entered the bank just!122 words
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412 1937-05-16 7 LORD DAW SON AND "PATCHED- UP LIVES" I ORD Dawson of Perm, sneaking at a conference on the care of the tuberculous at Overseas House.! London, referred to the movement in Great Britain towards an improved standard of physical fitness. The conference was called by the Overseas League and the412 words
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Advertisement92 1937-05-16 7 Coronation Stamps To be Issueo on Coronation Day. The complete lot. trora 45 CROWN COLONIES comprising 135 stamps Price 27/6 Post Free Ordor now to orevent disappointment. SF.FI-PEMBERTON A CO.. LTD.. 12 South Motion Street. London. W.L ENGLAND. RARE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS STAMPS. 1 am always in a position to offer92 words
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Advertisement289 1937-05-16 7 THE STAMPS OF TH* TREATY POSTS OF CHINA AND OF FOKMOSA by Captain H R. OldHela. LL.B. A complete history of this little known group of stamps Price 4/9 post free Ihe Philatelic Journa"- oi Great Britain The oldest British Philatelic magazine, now in its 46th annual volume. Monthly 4d.289 words
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Advertisement148 1937-05-16 7 NEAR LONDON Letchworth Hall Hotel Letehwtrth, Herts. This 17th Century Manor House, completely modernised will be ready for visitors on Mar. 1, 1937. Central HeatIng; H. C. water throughout; quiet andi comfortable 18 hole Golf Course within 50 yards; 2 hard and •4rass Tennw Courts; 2 new Squash Racket Courts;148 words
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Advertisement173 1937-05-16 7 LONDON CALLS w3^U_a INSISTENTLY (SXi^W and enjoy at either <W*n?Z HOTEL REMBRANDT <^Q^ A South Kcnslnston. S W. a^JsST^ facing the Victoria and njo"T**«^gk Albert Museum. TftSlfe w HOTEL ffS&T R«BENS %Jy* Buckingham Palace Road, facing Buckingham Palace Every attention in pleasing surroundings PF.RKKCT Ql lETIDE THESE COMFORTABLE HOTELS WITH173 words
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Miscellaneous1099 1937-05-16 7 Today's Wireless Programmes KUALA liUMI UK. tion by John Pudnc. 2.20 News and review of the week In Eng- e.OO News in Spanish. 8.20 Short religious service,* from the lish. 8.10 News in Portuguese. 7 pm Gramophone recital- Studio. 2.35 Whltsun. 8.20 Close down. Everybody, Song, The London PalUd.um 1%1,099 words
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420 1937-05-16 8 Husband Seeks Police Aid In Search FEAR BURNED BODIES ARE BENEATH RUINS TWO Chinese women, a four-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby, the family of an unemployed Cantonese sub-contrac-tor, occupants of the back room of the house in Victoria Street which was420 words
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Article, Illustration220 1937-05-16 8 "E AT More Fish is lhe motto of Inche Ishak bin Ahmad, the acting Director of Fisheries, the first Malay to be appointed to an administrative appointment in the Colony. After 23 years 'observation he joined the department in 1914 as an assistant inspector his220 words
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Article56 1937-05-16 8 DRILLIANT success attended the Coronation ball at the Sea View Hotel last night in aid of the Children's Aid Society. Dancing was enjoyed by a large fathering and special dances were given. Many people were in fancy dress and charming helpers dressed in gay costumes contributed56 words
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Article38 1937-05-16 8 The United States Senate passed a bill promoted by the House of Representatives giving the authorities power to deport aliens who gain admittance by contracting marriages solely designed to facilitate fraudulent admission to the United States.38 words
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Article, Illustration85 1937-05-16 8 jyjK. STANLEY BALDWIN', the ITI Prime Minister described how he had umpired cricket matches in which his wife took part when he met the Australian women's team at an At Home at 10, Downing Street. Before her marriage 45 years ago Mrs. Baldwin played cricket at Rottingdean.85 words
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118 1937-05-16 8 TTIE recovery of toluol, an essential constituent of the explosive. TN.T. (tri-nitro-toluol), has been made compulsory in Germany as from April 19. Hitherto toluol has been recovered with benzol as a byproduct of coal dist'llation and used without separation as motor fuel, but now118 words
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Article147 1937-05-16 8 CORONATION CLIMAX IN PENANG (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. TTHE climax of the Coronation celebrations in Penang was reached today when local Malays held a monster procession two miles in length in which about 2,009 people took part. The Resident Councillor and Mrs. Goodman gay» a party at the147 words
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Article294 1937-05-16 8 Irish Fusiliers Deserter ULSTER PROMISE OF FULL INQUIRY iN.!, QUESTIONS were :i»ked in the lister House of Commons regarding the death in hospital he>-e of Thomas Arbuckle. a private in the Royal Irish Fusiliers, who was shot while attempting: to escape from an escort.294 words
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Article82 1937-05-16 8 Apiece A war-lime intrigue with all the mystery and adventure wii.ch special newspaper correspondents, secict police, under-coyer man and munitions kines stand for, but >vithout the unpleasantness of booming cannons and wholesale ulatwliter of war, describes "Espionage," Ma- m s production r.cw showing at the Pavilion. Eddie Lowe82 words
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Article, Illustration144 1937-05-16 8 MORE than laO people attended th 3 garden party given by the Lotus Club at Goodwood Park Hotel yesterday. After the loyal toast Mrs. m J. T. N. Handy, president of the Club, welcomed the guests to which Mr. W. Bartley replied. Among those at144 words
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Advertisement128 1937-05-16 8 lllff I mw Ortjitfr' m mm m B^^ c tJo w*! KM™ z3 3-37 WHnEJBMiitwBBBrSi 6RANO** S^^^g L_A^ n*»4*'~ CYDFD W vonShi«E ***UCIv jfoHiHIRI ME THE [AHUM IN I>!hJ /jM Represented in Malaya ■EL 1 WWSs by the m&s&GZ:^- SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE 3K^j|l|r CO., LTD. yJtSf-f jiMm) Supplies obtainable everywhere.128 words
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Article, Illustration1126 1937-05-16 9 Mainly About Malayans By The Onlooker lIP and down the Peninsula, ir. the Government services and in the unofficial world, a host of friends will feel that the knighthood that has been conferred on RAJA ABDUL AZIZ of Perak fa something more than a courtesy gesture to the heir to1,126 words
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Article84 1937-05-16 9 WORLD WILL SEE MALAY PROCESSION QEVERAL of the more colourful parts of the Malay Coronation procession held on Thursday were filmed in natural colour by Len I Roos, the Hollywood cameraman who Is in Singapore making travel films for world distribution. Thus the people of other lands, seated in tip-up84 words
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Advertisement147 1937-05-16 9 CARLSBERG PLATITUDES No. 8. BEER WITH A TRADITION. Within the grounds of the great Carlsbers Breweries in Eurape there are picturesque archw?ys and statues designed by many eminent professors and architects, wide leafy avenues, per&olas. "lllas and a fully equipped laboratory. Under Ideal conditions and meticulous :»uperYision and in these147 words
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Advertisement212 1937-05-16 9 PEEK FREAN'S Jk J|^^jij| Biscuit, combining the **t^^ fruit and the crunchiness jj2g^gy?^hj J^m^. JOShFH TRAVERS SONS. LTD., S pore K. Lumpur. SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO., Penang. PFJ Appetites gladly respond to the invigorating tonic properties of CHIVERS MARMALADE CHIVERS A SONS LTD.. THE ORCHARD FACTORY, HISTON. CAMBRIDGE. r IM(J I212 words
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Article, Illustration4654 1937-05-16 10 Written For Ihe Sunday Times By J. C. PASQUAL THE Majy'ong or ancient Malay theatre common to Kedah, Perlis and Province Wellesley was originally invented by the Semangs or aborigines of Patani and gradually introduced into these one-time feudatory States of Siam many years ago. The dialogue4,654 words
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Advertisement334 1937-05-16 10 MCHtSbf E^^l ACONY K^NSfl caused by INDIGESTION Read this woman's account of how she rid herself of acute Indigestion pains "I have found great relief in taking Digestif Rennie Pastilles. I think I have tried everything for indigestion. I have really and truly been in agony when I have tried334 words
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Advertisement414 1937-05-16 11 "Human recks" J HL^U. iillJ|r" l !^I JJ Increase' vltaL (Wfi I'lujP pirles lirT""' I IJr^ ItnonlyiD I U1.1.i-.h ■ll'ccim I l-I.IKV I'IKI.I.S \jm Out you nn obtain in di^nublc form ihnt <a^" i I llD'^^^^^k oiiural curai'vf proprnm e«ck II jjV.rtih% 2<S !►>» ol Hr-»b UoldtD Celery. I X414 words
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Article1795 1937-05-16 12 Nathaniel Gubbins - Nathaniel Gubbins By Y^l -L- s lt laughter rang through Britain last week. The country has never been so amused since the first man slipped on the first banana skin. This time the joke had nothing to do with mothers-in-law, bloaters, cheese, or Wigan, so you1,795 words
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Advertisement300 1937-05-16 12 6 One of the world's greatest transport dicfpinc^ ••OUT*** dlldlvlllw .'per:al airways appeared in •NEWS WEEK/ A WFI'.KMOWN AMI Since its organisation tv/elve years ago, Britain's Imperial Airways has been one^o! the world's greatest air transport systems It was one of the first air lines in the world to show300 words
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Advertisement203 1937-05-16 12 HOW TO TREAT A STOMACH PAIN. When your stomach Is healthy and well, you never think of its existence. But when it Is out of sorts for any reason you know all about it. Pain sets in sometimes very sevrrc, nagging pain. V/hat are you to do? You certainly must203 words
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Miscellaneous430 1937-05-16 12 CONTRACT BRIDGE f»v TUP FOUR ATFS South should have opened with a uy i"^ r-w^rv .r».v>x-,o forclng tw0 bld The hand qualifies ACCORDING to the law of *ver- 'or such a bid in all respects. It should produce nine tricks either in spades ages each player over a Ion* r430 words
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Article1094 1937-05-16 13 Books Of The Week Co-operation Of The Big Faiths NEW ATTEMPT TO UNITE MANKIND A Venture of Faith. By Sir Francis Younghusband. Michael Joseph. 13s. 6d. OIR Francis Younghusband commenced his life In the army. Much of his time has been spent in India. Later he1,094 words
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Article208 1937-05-16 13 Marinova of the Secret Service. By K (i hard Kssex. Helen Spencer. By Patrick Mac--iP. A Devil in Downing Street. By rfl Ladlint. ANY story which brings back that UVe and delightful crock filming* T is sure of a welcome, out Marinova of the Secret Service is208 words
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Article81 1937-05-16 13 Trader's Licence, by Jane England. Hurst and Blackett. 2s. 6d. DIG. bronzed men of the outdoors stride purposefully across the pages of Jane England's "Trad :r's Licence." It Is a brightly-told tale of small town and farm life in Af'ica, with a murder or two and a81 words
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229 1937-05-16 13 Action-Filled Life On Land And Sea. Royals Free. By Elinor Mordaunt. Michael Joseph. Is. 6d. TPHE liie-story of the red-headed Jim- my Crowther is a vigorous, exciting tale of adventure on land and sea. but mostly on sea. It is also a magnificent portrait of a curiously attractive If self-centred229 words
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Article156 1937-05-16 13 101 THE RACES B ith our dollars, our hard-earned dollars. To the Races we will go, And it's only a poor sport tcho hollers If hen the horses he barks are too sir c. There"s lots of good fun at the Races, But there\s aluays the price to156 words
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Advertisement279 1937-05-16 13 NEW BOOKS JUST RECEIVED CiIAI.IJCNGE by Sapper iTice 300 best BuliUo.; Dnimmond novel since the I A MINOR OPERATION' by J J. Conninglon 3.00 "THE DUMB GODS SPEy K by E. Phillips Or.pcnheim 3.0« "THE MAN OF GHOST" by P. C. Wren 3.M 'THE DANCE GOES ON" 0y Louis Goldin-j279 words
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Advertisement316 1937-05-16 13 fwe must have "It's uphill work." said the Box Camera, "tryiaa to ;.tu dear, h. o .>nap* with Inferior nims." "Quite." said the Folding Camera. "It's nr> use hopin.; for the best you must have the best. And that means Selo chrome! Kow can we be expected to tvrn out316 words
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196 1937-05-16 14 NEW HOPE FOR EXHAUSTED MEN AND WOMEN. Ymthfid Vigour In Tasteless Tablets. Many nun and women, new dragging out hopeless liv.s. too weakened < i.nd tired to do more than exist, could I be restored to vigorous enjoyment ol bfe in a ttw w,.?ks if they took enough vitamins. For196 words
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Article478 1937-05-16 14 cuiniKlAL. MANAGERIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street. Sincapore. Totidem Verbis Salary Levels 'THE announcement that a comI mittee is to consider whether the restoration of Temporary Allowances for Government servants is warranted raises an important issue affecting all salaried workers in Malaya. In the commercial world salary levels are inexorably478 words
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Article, Illustration1194 1937-05-16 14 Raymond Creekmore - An Artist Goes Down The Min River Raymond Creekmore By A FTER lighting incence in front of the white bearded river god, the loudah (captain) fixed a charm to the bow of our Chinese craft for a safe journey through the rapids on our 120-mile trip down the Mm River.1,194 words
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Advertisement36 1937-05-16 14 The New World Cabaret TEA DANCI (ADMISSION ntfcfc) THL'KS SATUKOA* St'NDAV AFTER lIINNtR DANCES (ADMISSION 50 CTS.) EVERT NIGHI KKUM 9 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT PIANO TUNIiNG UEFAIKS REMOVALS HIRE E. CHARLES. Phone 2902. 74. Orchard Rd36 words
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Advertisement32 1937-05-16 14 THE SOUTH PACIFIC LINE inaugurates a new and direct route to NEW ZEALAND NO TRANSHIPMENTS. NEXT SAILING FROM SINGAPORE: m.v "MAETSUYCKER" 15th June For particulars apply to X.P.M. LINE, Finlayson Green, SINGAPORE.32 words
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Article1469 1937-05-16 15 Replies To Sunday Times Question Reveal FOOD AND RENT COME FIRST, TRANSPORT LAUNDRY SECOND LIOW do you balance your monthly budget?' This was the question The Sunday Times asked Malayan-born English-speaking clerks earning less than $75 a month. For the best replies The Sunday Times1,469 words
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Article, Illustration33 1937-05-16 15 A PHOTOGRAPH taken when the women's section of the Selangor Indian Association, Kuala Lumpur. Care a farewell tea party to their President, Mrs. Mukundan, wife of the Agent of the Government of India.33 words
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Article158 1937-05-16 15 Woman's Fear For Her Looks A WOMAN who hanged herself in a school gymnasium was stated at a Chelmsford inquest to have been worried because she thought false teeth spoiled her looks. She was Mrs. Agnes Mary Stannard. 58, wife of the assistant headmaster of the158 words
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Article58 1937-05-16 15 Berlin. EADERS of the German Army, It Is learned in BerLn. are considering the creation of a special "Adolf Hitler" Regiment of Guards on Apr. 20, Herr Hitlers birthday. If the plan is put into effect, this regiment would be composed of handphysique, similar to the famed58 words
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Article97 1937-05-16 15 Modena. JiUKGLARS, disguised as porters, stole a heavy safe from the local theatre at Siorchi, near Modena. They loaded it into a lorry and drove off into the country where they smashed it open on'y to find that it contained mice. The manager of the97 words
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Article118 1937-05-16 15 IF recent experiments by the Chemical Research Laboratory in England satisfy further tests soap will prevent fresh- tarred roads from spattering motor-cars and pedestrians. At the Exhibition of Testing and Plant Apparatus, opened at the Institution of Civil Engineers, in connection with the International118 words
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Article157 1937-05-16 15 Mr. Lyons On Need Of Co-operation HTHE need for closer co-opcri.noa between Governments and tho Press was stressed by the Prime Minister of Australia. Mr J. A. Lyons, at the annual dinner of the Newspaper Society, now In its 101 st year, at Grosvenor House. "I157 words
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Article55 1937-05-16 15 A collective tine of .£l5O imposed on a section of the Arab market place at Safad Galilee as a result of an attack on a Druse tribesman by Arab pickets is proving difficult to collect. When officials arrived to collect the flr.c they found all the Arab55 words
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Advertisement59 1937-05-16 15 SJte Cbfonafton ■■■■cm w j^t a^Hi^°^^^^^i^fei^B^Htf'i «w Smiter" comet in Health and Beauty, While the merry trumpet! pealing BaHW.Qr Joy and gladneit mark hit way, Give their message loud and clear Z^Jhf^v! War Happy voices loud in triumph Cow Gate for every baby liail the Coronation Day In the Coronation59 words
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105 1937-05-16 16 Chameleons CAN THEY TURN COLOUR-BLIND? rTHE London Zoo's new chameleons are refusing to behave. In their native Madagascar their colour -sensitive skins reflected the changing foliage as they moved among trees and undergrowth. When they arrived at the Zoo they were put under a strong light. The keepers expected them105 words
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Article27 1937-05-16 16 Oliver Hardy, partner in the fllm comedy team of Laurel and Hardy, has filed a divorce petition on the grounds of his wife's mental cruelty."27 words
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Article432 1937-05-16 16 Attacked On Leaving Soho Cabaret HOME ON HOLIDAY FROM THE EAST jyiRS. GWENDOLYN PHYLLIS OROW, twenty-eight-year-old wife of a magistrate in the Burma Frontier Service, was burned by vitriol hurled by a mysterious assailant soon after she had left the London Casino* Soho. cabaret restaurant, in432 words
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Article131 1937-05-16 16 Mock Weddings In A Village Budapest. AN interesting old carnival custom was revived this year in the village of Farkasfa, County Vas. The custom, which is centuries old, consists of pulling trunks, and is only practised when no marriages have been arranged durinj r-rnival time. The youths131 words
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Article101 1937-05-16 16 Berlin. PGURES published show that the number of births in Germany in 1936 increased from 1,261.273, or 18.9 per thousand in 1935, to 1,279,025 or 19.0 per thousand. The number of deaths was 796,971. equal to 11.8 per thousand. There was thus an Increase of 483.054 in101 words
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Article30 1937-05-16 16 The Australian Federal Labour Executive is likely to favour reinstatement of 21 political and industrial leaders expelled from the New South Wales Labour movement by the Langites.30 words
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Article, Illustration51 1937-05-16 16 CILTAN Mohamad Bin Omar, tke Arab Prince and heirapparent of Shehr and Mokalla and lladrarnut, Southern Arabia, visited London for the Coronation. He is the youngest Prince of the Empire to attend the Coronation. Prince Omar is 21, and is a fine hunter, rider, swimmer and51 words
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Article48 1937-05-16 16 Rotterdam. nrHE impending marriage of the Netherlands girl champion swimmer, Willy den ©uden, is announced by the press here, the man Erwin Strauss, of Schevenlngen. The newspapers state that Willy den Ouden will not give up her brilliant sports career after her marriage.48 words
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Advertisement314 1937-05-16 16 New China Optical Co., (Manufacturing Opticians) :NEW ADDRESS No. 71. HIGH STREET, Singapore Phone 3786. I I /l^HAlAVr\^ i "The only thing i 1 thai does me good for colds" I Vaf>. t is thr only thing I that hat ever done me good if I grc a cold I314 words
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Advertisement252 1937-05-16 16 Wfud Do you See CUrLetuL INSECURITY INDEPENDENCE THE EASIEST. SUREST WAY TO A COMFORTABLE. INDEPENDENT OLD AGE. AWAITS YOU— TAKE OUT A MANUFACTURERS LIFE POLICY NOW! j^^ v Po 9 this -oupon now BcprMcnU tm. The Manufacturers Ufe i nsuranre Co KuaU i.umpur Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Spore J. H.252 words
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Advertisement349 1937-05-16 17 JACK USED TO BE WEAK, OTHER BODY- BUILDING, ANAEMIC, THEN THE OOCTOR STRENGTH GIVING ELEMENTS ADVISED QUAKER OATS. SAID TOO. IT HAS WORKED %/L T WA$ R CH N WONDERS FOR JACK/^v^-^TI W^ Quaker Oats i* rich in Vitamin B the Vitamin, I r JII.\'/rf'Ji doctors say, combats nrnouMicts constipation,349 words
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Advertisement275 1937-05-16 17 YOU MEET STANDARD "K" EVERYWHERE ON THE ROADS! 4fg§fe* OUT YOU SELDOM MEET THE SO-CALLCD '^JT/^" CHEAP CYCLES NOW-A-DAYS. &A YOU PAY FOR THE QUALITY AND GET ITS VALUE AFTER YEARS OF USEFUL SERVICE YOUR FRIENDS WILL BE ABLE TO TESTIFY TO THIS STATEMENT. Sole Agents: MALAYAN CYCLE Co.. Ltd.275 words
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Miscellaneous606 1937-05-16 17 $100 FREE ENTRY CROSSWORD PUZZLE MONEY PRIZES FOR CROSSWORD ENTHUSIASTS j OUR WEEKLY "MUST BE WON" OFFER The Sunday Times offers today $100 for a correct solution of the i Crossword Puzzle printed below. Should no reader succeed in solving Urn puzzle correctly, the $100 will be awarded in respect606 words
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Article491 1937-05-16 18 Effect Of Equality On Unity NEUTRALITY CLAIM IN WAR fllE simultaneous publication of j two books, "The British Empire" and "Survey of British Commonwealth Affairs," by the Royal Institute of International Affairs, the two works being considered as complementary, provides a survey of the structure of the491 words
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Article, Illustration540 1937-05-16 18 Photographing Home Made Hollywood Miniature 'Sets' AS almost every motion picture goer knows, the Holly ood studios are continually fooling 's these days with scenes photographed in miniature, such as a village street, a castle In Spain, a rural winter snow scene, a ship at sea. an540 words
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93 1937-05-16 18 A NEW record In divorces has been set by Miss Chen Yl-hung, popular sing-song girl In Fu Tze Miao, Nanking, according to the Social Dally News. Miss Chen, says the newspaper, began her career as a sing-song girl in Nanking 18 years ago,93 words
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Article97 1937-05-16 18 RIVER WATER CLEANER A SALMON weighing Just over 251 b. has been caught in the River Thames at Holehaven. near Lclgh-on-Sea. A City fish merchant said that the crew of the Alice Matilda found the fish In a catch of whitebait. "It .'s unusual to find97 words
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Advertisement246 1937-05-16 18 Craven "A" never vary! Tve smoked them for years and they are always free from throat irritation. W 'mm 3^ Vfl IftvU/MW I i i Craven "A" in the 'dJfJ^Mit wtfpl i?Mi uMi^JH I air-tight 'Tiuvac 1 Tins are as jjgy^^ h ;'< I fresh as the day they were246 words
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Advertisement130 1937-05-16 18 E!m^P^co ro nation mMMjM^ CELEBRATIONS \^^^Lsdka KODAK m .-"^|^BB|Ss^fc3feffifeßK<-2&-' Memories of thrilling, vital happenings must .'V^^^^ fado in time y°u nave not captured them J v n s P' en did photographs. You can so easily Jl/ y f\^^fcyW make a record of all the happy and V #K^^Bfit interesting130 words
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Article, Illustration410 1937-05-16 19 Marion Morton - Marion Morton RECIPES FOR THE CONNOISSEUR OF COSMETICS By IN spite of the many excellent aids to beauty which we have at our command nowadays and often at very reasonable prices too it is sometimes fun to make up your own preparations. Perhaps the many decorative little410 words
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Article503 1937-05-16 19 ROLLING PINS PASTRY BOWLS fJLASS utensils now being used in the kitchen, are clean, attractive, as well as novel. Cooks who use unbreakable glass rolling pins say nothing is so light for pastrymaking, while glass pastry bowls are also clear, clean and new. A cereal503 words
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Article144 1937-05-16 19 DEAT two large eggs in a basin, add four ounces of castor sugar, and whisk over a pan of hot water until thick and creamy; it will take not less than five m'.nutes. Remove from the heat and continue to whisk until the mixture is cold, thick, and144 words
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Advertisement335 1937-05-16 19 Famous Kette Rur* Old Embroider in Modern A Ancknt Laeqaer Jrwrt Trees lingerie ■Mi VMM etc. etc. 18. BATTERY RD. lit Hoor Phone 7113. OPEN SI'NDAYS 9 A.M. TO NOON. t STYLE tiy QUALITY VALUE H HOW*? AVOID LOOK W w-m •Be colorful but not painted.The Color Change Principle ia335 words
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Advertisement66 1937-05-16 19 freckles gtenlly and Quickly Remoo€dl Stiilnu'a FratJUi On blf«rk«i tkaa aat »NU ft tt—9. Lmtos Um> >kLa Mil u4 whit*— lk* Mb •Mra tr—k. dear aad aalarsL Kr *7 r—n of sacra kara rmbciH IL 8* oaar •> TW first Jv prorca lv mafic wortk. Stillmans Freckle Cream B— 166 words
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Advertisement313 1937-05-16 19 CREATES A NEW VOGUE IN MAKErUP! THE NEW TRANSPARENT li*S^ J^^ S EFFECT IS GAINED BY N>s vs If USING ARDENA POWDER AND THEN SMOOTHING ON JAPONICA POWDER IN A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SHADE. IT MAKES THE ORDINARY COATING OF POWDER LOOK AS DULL AS LAST YEAR'S HAT. SOLE AGENTS MAYNARD313 words
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575 1937-05-16 20 Stars Now Fashionable Motifs In The New Furnishings CTARS are fashionable motifs in new furnishings, supple satins in both gold and pale colours being now profusely spattered with tiny stars. These materials seem to be most popular in the bedroom where curtains are starred, and there are stars on cushions575 words
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581 1937-05-16 20 Mixed Materials In Making Of Wedding Gowns MATERIALS are mixed even in the making of wedding gowns. A velvet dress which hangs long and has a dramatic air, is piped with marquisette while ottoman silk with silver braid has been made into a wedding gown on redingote lines which is581 words
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Advertisement314 1937-05-16 20 INSIST ON fW~\ BETTER r WAVE ffT^ th at i 5.... BETTER FOR YOUR HAIR u.i.cli is to say. entrust jrHir colHure to our experu- who will help :oa to select a yip Utat will be ad<ipt< ble for the enure rear... Then too you will enjoy the comfort ot314 words
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Advertisement88 1937-05-16 20 AT VOGUE'S! Highlights of Fashion PARIS Dictates SINGAPORE Acclaims PEOPLE WHO LIVE FOR STYLE Weekly shipments of distinctive evening gowns creations of the most exciting models in the Paris openings. It is owing to devaluation of the French francs that our exclusive gowns are inexpensive. Entrust your elegance to our88 words
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Advertisement357 1937-05-16 20 A new hat style by Kyril. The hat is of black felt trimmed with an upstanding end of vivid blue ribbon. BIOCEL..New Skin Food From Hearts OF Skin Cells Makes Women look Years Younger In 28 Days let your skin eat and keep it Firm, Fresh, young and rosy No357 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-05-16 21 A "Schoolgirl" Breton In Split Straw A schoolgirl Breton hat in split straw with petersham ribbon streamers. Model by Fenwick of Bond Street.23 words
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Article, Illustration984 1937-05-16 21 The Care Of Your Dog— lX |UST as there are many dogs that it is difficult to prevent from gettin? too fat, so there are many that it is difficult to keep in condition by reason of their always being thin, and this occurs chiefly with highly bred show dogs.984 words
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Article1076 1937-05-16 21 GWENDOLINE PITKIN - Am I A Good Wife? GWENDOLINE PITKIN BY I IKE most women I began married life with a great many theories, i great many resolutions about the kind of wife I was going to be. All the failings so obvious in other wives I fully intended to avoid myself all1,076 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-05-16 21 "pHARMANT" embossed t '.iKiUc with an attractive combination of colours makes this afternoon dress which is flnUh;i with a scarf. Model by Violet Yorke.26 words
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Advertisement47 1937-05-16 21 s»»»ii& :< i 3«j/ THE \1 i enclost' 10 cents in unused postage stamps to cover postage. §S§» LACTOGEN I NAME mm m uNS^WHBS^BBBb -^ttfj/ IB control from the moment u Bv'i v^ H A taken from the cow, until it *> /^L reaches the purchaser in sealed M47 words
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Article179 1937-05-16 22 Now Fresh And Lively Every Morning. Here is a man who woke up every morning with a dull headache. Imagine the gloom that prevailed at breakfast time— no cheerful 'Good Mornin? from him Then Kruschen transformed his days. Head his letter: I used179 words
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Article, Illustration782 1937-05-16 22 SPIRIT OF GAIETY AND JOY EVERYWHERE Seremban' s Big Day the other communities in the length of their procession. Meantime on the Ncgrl Sembilun Club padang thousands of people were watching a fireworks display, while on the hillock nearby a bonfire blazed brilliantly. EXCELLENT WEATHEK782 words
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Article207 1937-05-16 22 GREAT DRAGON DANCE HELD AT MUAR "MONSTER" 300 FEET LONG (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. A LANTERN procession organised by the Chinese community in celebration of the Coronation, proved a great success. More than 30 parties participated and the procession took more than one hour to pass a given spot.207 words
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Article133 1937-05-16 22 Coronation Park Proposed Scholarship For Kuala Pilah (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. KUALA PILAH, second largest town In Negri Sembilan, celebrated the Coronation with religious services, schools' sports, football tournament, lantern procession, fireworks and sideshows. The lantern procession from the lv Muar Club to the padang was headed by the133 words
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311 1937-05-16 22 TREATS, SPORTS AND FREE BADGES (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat. TTHE Coronation celebrations were officially opened in Segamat at 10.30 a.m. on May 12 when a religious service was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Among i those present was Mr. G. L. F.311 words
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Article114 1937-05-16 22 JUIR V. Pakirisamy. chairman and honorary treasurer of the management committee of aCarlamraan Temple and vice-president of the Ramakrishna Mission, ha.; received the following letter from Government House: "I am duccted by His Excellency the Ccvernor to thank you very much for th* r.arlands which you114 words
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Article26 1937-05-16 22 The Master Attendant states that the fixed red light hitherto exhibitPd from Kellett Island. Hong Kong harbour, has been removed as from May 12.26 words
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Article84 1937-05-16 22 PRAYERS FOR THE KING AND QUEEN (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. CIKHS of both the sexes assembled in large numbers at their Gurdwara on Friday morning for a special diwan (religious meeting) in commemoration of the Coronation of Their Majesties. Recital of psalms and84 words
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Article58 1937-05-16 22 'THE marriage of Miss Rajalakshmi. daughter of Mr. Chellappah. head guard. F.M.S.R.. Singapore, and Mr. S. Carthegasu, of the Engineering Branch. Posts Telegraphs Department. Kuala Lumpur, took place according to Hindu rites at Selangor Flats. Singapore, last Wednesday at 9.50 p.m. In the presence of many friends and58 words
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53 1937-05-16 22 i From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban The office of the Malay College O! Boys' Association is now at Seremban Inche Patch Akir, Senior Co-operativi Officer, the hon. secretary, has no-, arrived in Seremban to take the place of Tengku Syed Ahmad, who was recently appointed53 words
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Article, Illustration27 1937-05-16 22 Gr*ap taken M farewell dinner gftVM to Inche Mohamet! b. Abdul Jamal. (>.( I'.l> egamat, by the Chinese Recreation Cluh. Inche M >hamed is seated In the centre.27 words
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Advertisement538 1937-05-16 22 GREAT EASTERN OPTICAL CO., 206 275 South Bridge Rd Singapore I Optician Mr C. Y. FAN) Telephone 2164 it 6811 CHARGES CHEAPER iIIW ANYWIIEKE CROOKS LENSES ornpletcd with rraste frMB MM HORSE AND CATTLE FEEDS. FODDER FOR HORSES. Oaten and Wheaten Chaff— Whole O«n— Crus!- -i Oats Oaten Hay Lucerne538 words
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Article, Illustration1678 1937-05-16 23 AROUND THE CLUBS IN MALACCA SPORT OF THE WEEK By Our Malacca Correspondent RChM B.ow Liat sends me the nnual report and statement of a< units of the Malacca Chinese LiAssociation for the current At the beginning of the year there v.vro 97 members and at the end of the1,678 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-05-16 23 Group photograph taken at the Coronation fancy dress dinner of the Malacca Indian Club on Tuesday night.17 words
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Article189 1937-05-16 23 From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. OIK more matches remain to be played for the completion of the first round of the Johore Bahru Football League. Football seen during the week was clearly Indicative of the Improvement made by the competing teams since the opening of189 words
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Article57 1937-05-16 23 'From Our Own Correspondent > Muar. The Muar Cricl:et Club suffered its first defeat last week when It met the Johore C.C. at Jol'ore Bahru. It was a pity that the Muar C.C. could not field its best team, notable absentees being P. F. de Souza, D. E.57 words
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Advertisement179 1937-05-16 23 More than 120,000 people have bought ({psy?£^?JS) The driver of a Popular Ford is delighted the Popular Ford. It has achieved tho to find that he has acceleration at greatest success of any light car in the world. his command which enables him to Many reasons help to explain the179 words
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Article, Illustration2321 1937-05-16 24 Miss Singapore's Head Victory To Pay $126 nPHBILLING finishes in the first four races enlivened the racing at 1 Rukit Timah yesterday, the fourth day of the Singapore Turf Club's summer meeting. In the first event Miss Singapore (Kirwan) finished brilliantly to beat kissing2,321 words
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Article42 1937-05-16 24 Cape Girardeaun.o. Saturday. Helen Stephens, American established a new women's world record for the 100 yards sprink today, covering the distance in ltK sec. The record, previously held by B. Bruke of South Africa, was 11 sec. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article62 1937-05-16 24 The following have been selected to play cricket for tl.e V.M.C.A Junior Department against RAF. on Tuesday, at Anson Road. K. Leembruggen. Ong Swee Keng. Suratta. B. S. Varma B M. Barker. Tan Ouan Klat. G. Newman J B. Shaw, Au Kow Chu. Goh Keng Swee. V.62 words
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Article606 1937-05-16 24 Complete Handicaps THE GOVERNOR'S (If Horses— Class I— Dlv. I— (9 furs.). Vandal 9.2 Miltondale 9.2. Belle Edna 8.19 Beaudekin 8.7 Sir Theobald 8.5 Blue Peter 8.2 Cockpen 8.0 Kalili 7.11 Herbe Folle 7.9 Aviemore 7.8 Pure Gold 7.7 Vedas 7.5 Horses— Class 2— l>iv. (6 furs.) Kirtle606 words
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Advertisement86 1937-05-16 24 B HAPPY WORLD STADIUM n GEYLANG AND GROVE ROADS JQ? GRAND OPENING NIGHT O FRIDAY MAY 21st O MR. G. H. KIAT PRESENTS XTHE BEST CARD OF THE YEAR VENTURA MARQUE vs. NAI BOON MAH A 115 BDS JOE DIAMOND vs. NAI SMARN n rds. N YOUNG AMAN vs. NAI86 words
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Advertisement77 1937-05-16 24 Get Gartered Comfortably with P4RIS CARTERS W^mt^t JH If Remember the world's best garter is Paris The world says so in Paris sales Outlasts any garter made Outclasses any garter sold J Look for the famous "kneeling figure" on the package Get Paris* and you get perfect, comfort. PdRIS CARTERS77 words
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1230 1937-05-16 25 Narrow Margin On First Innings BOWLERS DOMINATE DAY'S PLAY IN spite of a defiant partnership between Muthucumaru and his dub-' mate Thuraisingham, which added 45 runs to a total of five wickets fur 40 runs, the Rest finished 22 runs behind their opponents the1,230 words
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Article80 1937-05-16 25 From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Saturday. SELANGOP. gave Negri Sembllan an libition of the finer points of football whe: on a sodden ground. Negri Sembllan was beaten by five goals to nil. Selangor forwards were magnificent. particularly Ismail and Henry. Negri OS the ether hand gave80 words
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Article211 1937-05-16 25 CORONATION CYCLE MEETING •TTHE Misses A. and M. Taye mono- polised honours in all the women's events at yesterday's Coro- nation Cycle Race meet held at Jalan Besar Stadium. I One of the most consistent performers. Ismail b. Osman snatched a narrow victory from Sin Kirn Poh in the two211 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-05-16 25 |£OE Chui Kean, champion of the trick cycling competition held during the Coronation celebrations at Batu Pahat17 words
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Article, Illustration894 1937-05-16 25 Guillemard, McCabe Reay Lawn Tennis TTHE Straits Settlements have a lead of three points over the Malay States in the Guillemard Cup lawn tennis tournament, while the Mates have the ascendancy, also by three points, over the Colony in the McCabe Reay Cup tournament, the singles ties of which began894 words
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Article, Illustration331 1937-05-16 25 <Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Pahat. /*|N Wednesday the 30 miles cycle race was run and Abdul Rah. 'an, the Johore Bahru champion, won the race just beating three other competitors near the finish. He rode a great race and completed the course in331 words
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Article626 1937-05-16 25 PERAK'S FINE BOWLING AT PENANG State's First Innings Lead (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan jf, Saturd;i>. DERAK lead Penan- <>n the first innings of the interstate match, scoring !»N and I missing: the Settlement for H7. Rivaz taking three for 12 and Moreira thr»e for 21. Winning the toss T.626 words
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Advertisement5 1937-05-16 25 OTOER SPORT !N PAGES 23,24,26,275 words
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Article, Illustration1048 1937-05-16 26 New Office-Bearers Foong Seong Cup Decision Tours To Hong Kong And New Zealand Suggested BY OUR BADMINTON CORRESPONDENT •pKE annual general meeting of the Badminton Association of Malaya was h?!d at Malacca last Sunday, attended by delegates from all the affiliated States, namely. Singapjr?. Malacca. Negri1,048 words
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Article308 1937-05-16 26 A FRIENDLY badminton match between the Merrldale B.P. "B team and the Merry- Youngsters" B.P. "B team at the Devonshire BP.'s court last Sunday ended in a victory for the Merridale B.P. by six games to nil. The tie between Miss Lily Boey (Menidales) and Miss Hilda Schelkis308 words
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Article161 1937-05-16 26 In a family badminton match the Chin Koon School B.P. beat the Fraser L Neave B.P. by three games to two. One singles and one doubles was abandoned owing to failing light. Results (Chin Koon School B.P. first) Georne Chen beat Low Slak Chuan IS 1, 15—13;161 words
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Article55 1937-05-16 26 T he following will represent the Novice B.P. 'B team agaiiut the Marigold 'B today at 3.00 p.m. at th<- Marigold court in a game of four singles and three doubles j P. Neu'oronner. P. Balaslngam. Thlo Gek Swee. Urn Som Chiwn. Ong Seong Kang. Tan Choon Lee,55 words
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Article63 1937-05-16 26 lollowing will represent the Rex B.P. B tram against the B team of the Chin Koon School B.P. today at the former's court, at 3 p.m. Douglas Neo. Dickie Wee. S. B. Eug. Jimmy 6NMC Robert Yeo. Teo Thlam Nam. Sim Yong Hin. and Misses Lily Boey and63 words
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Article, Illustration36 1937-05-16 26 Delegates to the Badminton Association of Malaya meettng in Malacca last Sunday. Mr. J. L. Woods is in the centre with Mr. Llm Chuan Geok on his right and Mr. P. G. Pamadasa on his left.36 words
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Article1788 1937-05-16 26 The eighth annual report and accounts of the Singapore Badminton Association for the year ended Dec. 31, 1936. states Patrons Sir Andrew Caldecott. Sir Ja nes Muriaon. Sir Ong Slang Song, Mr. Tay L n Teck. Mr. Aw Boon Haw. Mr. A. M. Als. goff:1,788 words
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Article102 1937-05-16 26 The Java Pranakan Club beat the Singapore Pen* in a return badminton match by 1 ..ye games to two at the former 1 court last Sunday. Results (Java Pernakan first) Safl'ee beat A. Bakar. 15 13. 15 5: Badran beat AH 15—11. I—4:1 4: Khusaini beat Ibrahim 15—11. 13—13 (s—102 words
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308 1937-05-16 26 By Shuttlecock" Penang. I AST week-ends play in the Penang junior badminton championships saw the biggest upset created. Chee Choon Keng. of Mayfleld, considered by many to be potential champion, was eliminated by the Hu Yew Seah player Tan Jin lan, in a semi-final308 words
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Article86 1937-05-16 26 (From Our Own Correspondent i Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. ONLY eight entries have been received foi the S?langor inter-team open doubles badminton championship which begins at the Victoria Institution Hall today. Some exciting games are expected in the match between San's Party, the holders, and the Lian86 words
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Article46 1937-05-16 26 (From Our Own Correpondent Seremban. A coronation American badminton tournament in mixed doubles will be held at the King George V School courts today beginning at 9 am Mr. D. Gray, the Protector of Chines?. Negri Sembilan. has donated badminton rackets to the winners.46 words
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Article66 1937-05-16 26 (From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru Rain caused a postponement of the inter-departrr.ent bt dminton final fixed for Friday afternoon. The finalists are th? P.W.D. and the Education Department. The P.W.D.. which possesses S3veral experienced players including Ng Ngo'i Tee. the State champion, have won all their66 words
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Article105 1937-05-16 26 The Merrytime B.P. beat the General Huspital Recreation Club, at the home couit last Sunday by four games to three. Results i Merrytime first) Singles. Richard Tan lojl to Benny Lee B—ls. 10—15: K. Ollveiro beat Robert Tan 15 2 15 9: A. Sujak beat Thong Soo Yong105 words
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Advertisement19 1937-05-16 26 TIGER TESTIMONIALS. THE BUGLER "Yus Mate, these 'ere Coronation Parades don't 'alf give me a thirst for TIGER BEER."19 words
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788 1937-05-16 27 One Of The Season's Most Enjoyable Games Rise Of Cycling In Malaya— Lawn Tennis "Tests" Coming Boxing By Echo TTIIE Cla:ke Cup cricket match in Singapore, Europeans vs. the Rest, is )oinjr played this week- < nd, and i glance at another page788 words
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Article234 1937-05-16 27 "From Ou Own Correspondent.) Muar. EXCELLENT weather, keen competltion and a record number ot entries for each event were the features of the inter-school sports for school children held at the Muar Club padang in celebration of the Coronation. 100 yds. (open i: i. shahadan (0. E.5.1,234 words
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Article127 1937-05-16 27 i From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. 'THERE are fifty entries lor the third long distance reliability trial open to all types of motor-cars and motorcycles organised by the Selangor and Fahang branch of the Automobile Assoclntion of Malaya, which takes place this week-end. The start will127 words
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Article251 1937-05-16 27 SELANGOR INTER-TEAM BADMINTON (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. •THRILLING badminton was seen in the opening ties of the Selangor inter-team open doubles championship played at the Victoria Institution Hall today. San's Party, the holders, were fully extended by the Lian Hwas before winning by three games to two.251 words
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Article60 1937-05-16 27 Toklo. Plans for a relay to carry the Olympic flame to Tokio from Athens for the 12th Olympic Games in 1940 have been dropped. The decision was reached at a meeting of the Olympic Organizing Committee In Tokio. The difficulties wh' h have to be60 words
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Article49 1937-05-16 27 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. The cricket fixture between the Johore Cricket Club and the Royal Engineers lor Friday was cancelled owing to the Coronation and In its place the home team arranged to play the Education Department, but this was made impossible by rain.49 words
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Article, Illustration40 1937-05-16 27 Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Michels at the Bukit Timah racecourse. Mr. Michels looks as if he is finding it hard to deride which horses are going to win. Mr. Michels is managing: director of the Ford Company of Malaya.40 words
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Article257 1937-05-16 27 Genuang C.C. 's Easy Win Over Jasin (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat. r THE Genuang Cricket Club, the most 1 successful cricket side in Johcrelasi year and who lost not a single match, appear to be in a position to repeat their last season's successes this year. They257 words
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Article252 1937-05-16 27 pi.AVING on their own grouna, tn<- St. Andrews School trounced tne Anglo-Chinese School at cricket yesterday, the score- being 151 runs to 50. The scorers were. ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL. R HoosalnsaA c Jan Jee Kirn Hoe 50 R. Thoy c Guan Kiat b Kirn Hoe 34 E252 words
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253 1937-05-16 27 RECORD SCORE BY PERAK MARKSMEN Osborne Shield Competition (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. OELANGOR marksmen have failed for the first time since 1931 to win the Osborne Shield competition, Perak ousting them from what would have been their sixth successive victory, by scoring the remarkable total of 575253 words
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Article59 1937-05-16 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. THE Penang junior badminton singles, championships were played today at the Free School Hall and resulted as follows Law Lean Siew beat Tan Jin lan 14_14 (3—2), 13—13 (3—5), 15—9 in the men's singles and Miss Oh Suan Sim beat Miss59 words
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Article233 1937-05-16 27 Muar Land And Sea Sports (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. •THE following are the results or the land sports held on Coronation day: Cycle Race (Teams of Thrre) 1. Md. Noor, Arlfl and Mokhtar. 2. Yon. Abbas, Monid, (3) Hamid, Majid and Omar Relay Race (Football Teams): 1. Land Office,233 words
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Article127 1937-05-16 27 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Pahat. OEVEN schools tok part in the school sports held at Batu Pahat (luring the Coronation celebrations. They were the Government English School. Premier English School. Central English School. Chen Siew Chinese School, Bandar Tinggi Malay School, Sri Penggaram Malay127 words
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Article24 1937-05-16 27 In the final of the GnUlemard Cup at the Singapore Golf Club yesterday T. Black beat W. A. C. .r.dcrson two np.24 words
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Article30 1937-05-16 27 The replay for the May spoon competition at the Keppel Golf Club resulted in a win for Mrs. J. F. Carr with a score of 44—18 26.30 words
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Advertisement135 1937-05-16 27 TIGER BEER A TONIGHT TONIGHT at the NEW WORLD Jfe p*'-/ 2 BIG BATTLES PACKED WITH THRILLS. F. A WILL THE JAPANESE MIDGET BE THE FIRST I^7 TO DEFEAT THE I ILIPINO MIDGET? yjjk Hajime SAKAMOTO JE&ju li (THE GREATEST LITTLE JAPANESE FIGHTER HAS WON 4« Ol'T K**oM I ■^m135 words
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Advertisement147 1937-05-16 27 -%i IE THE WORLD— REXOWMI) Wj&^jtfr* NATURAL MINERAL WATER Wn§\^m MmMMMj* Bottled as it flows from especially j^yf effective mmmm IN CASES OF *lM V* STOMACH A LIVER TROUBLE, GOUT, RHEUMATISM OVALS BONIO WEETMEET MIXED OVALS J l l» A I 3 There is a food for every stage in147 words
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Article, Illustration189 1937-05-16 28 QNK of the most colourful of the Malayan Coronation celebrations was the Pageant of Malacca History given by the Europeans of Malacca on the Malacca Club Padang. The last remnant of the Portuguese Fort formed an impressive background. The costumes were exact copies of those189 words
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Article, Illustration106 1937-05-16 28 "THIS photograph was taken from the Girdle Road at Fraser's Hill looking out over the jungles of Pahang. The snowy off ct is the result of the picture being taken on an infra-red plate. ■TMIESE picturesque Hungarians still wear their coUorfal 1 national dress when106 words
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Advertisement63 1937-05-16 28 (TFGoUum's P Scotsttlhisb' a Mellow and Friendly Spirit M^Xi^^L mk v\ il) iJk 6t 4rL H w »isky 7 r I s o c£ lft S I f f c *tT etiuea m V J L J e 0w I y distiu** m 1/ I/ co.w<ct*/l if ii i a»63 words
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Advertisement179 1937-05-16 28 V^Ffe «EAGER'C r^-Ajn A gin 1/ TWt ZMTEIM AMMIEt LTi. CTCRNA Established 1856 Chromium from $24.SUinleM steel S29. Gold $60.Opposite Clifford Pier BY APPOINTMENT TO H. H. THE RAJAH OF SARAWAK. Ellison S. Ezekiel Co OPTICIANS WATCHMAKERS ONLY ADDRESS 3, CAPITOL BUILDING. SINGAPORE. Distinctive designs of CORONATION souvenirs in spoons,179 words
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Miscellaneous87 1937-05-16 28 She ©mc.s Head Office: feoil Stri-e* Sinirapore. l"hone 5171 (5 lines) with extensions to all Department*. Kuala Lumpur: Office: ti Java Street. Phone: 3683. Ipoh Office: Brewstrr Road. Tele; 37. Penan* Office: t:. Bishop Street. Peoaaf. Phone: 1477. London Office: 43. Fleet Street London. E.C.4. Phone: Central 3608—36*9. Tele: "Leadmalaya''87 words
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