The Straits Times, 1 July 1937
1937-07-01
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Advertisement599 1937-07-01 3 P. 0. BR1SH INDIA AND APC* LINES. (Incorporated: England) MAIL. PA8SEN0IAND CARGO SSRfS PENINSULAR AND N 8 ijiLjE-i CTNDKR CONTRACT f» BJS "^^f GOVERNMENT LONt AND FAR KA8T mail srwa I ODTWARD FROkTtPON FOR CHINA Tonnage S'pore iwi SOTANA W.000 MM R1NPURA *2"2i2 luK SI BURDWAN 6.0TC M RAWALPINDI ".JOB599 words
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Advertisement411 1937-07-01 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Inco.oorated in Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. J SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN. I VIA HOM6KOMC SHANGHAI. m.S. YASUKUNl MARU July 9 a.t. HAKONE MARU July 25 f SJ. 8UWA MARU AUg. 10 I a*. FUSHIMI MARU Aug. 23 l SJ. HAKOZAKI411 words
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Advertisement814 1937-07-01 3 7* VT% .f^iP^ii HOI SPECIAL HOLIDAY CRUISES BANGKOK-SAIGON ANGKOB-PNOH PENH Displacement Leaving Re'-urning M.S. Tons Singapoie Singapore tLSIA 12.500 July 17 Aug. S 3ORINGIA 12.500 Aug 7 Aug 27 .ALANDIA 11.000 Sept II Oct 8 rUTLAWDIA 13.100 Oct 9 Oct 29 UEONIA 11.000 Oct 30 Nov 19 3ORINGIA 12.500 Dec.814 words
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Advertisement783 1937-07-01 3 i A H i fcSij'^^ T JP^TT^rwJ M" t*lC^&~£^-' REPRESENTING """r-,,,...... 5,..^,„,,„.„.s Sl«m Ship Co.. LW Chin. Mutt..! Ih, Car»« while Sta, Lid T^.^'^nX £?S£ rSSTTTuT Jbe China .Navigation Co Ltd Thf AiuUalian Orients L-»« Ltd. -nz «:^w.,_„.„„.„„,.„ S"^s& -^asvttL, «>»nls» Lmp.r, Airway* LM EtMlUllw. Awmtm+Vi iM. te'te* 4lrrV..»^7c Australian783 words
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Advertisement624 1937-07-01 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. < Incorporate- to P M 8) LLOYDS AGENTS: BOOKING AGENTS r.M 8 RLYS AND SIAM STATES RA1LHAT8. ILLf. PHONE: t>ei«ht S433— Pas«a«e M31. tp U w? nd£m£ EMLPRESS ■JL tAMi»Wj|l FortnighUv sailings- to Victoria ■f- /V/ wFi knd Vancouver ...Direct or via HRaK^HjKOTWflP Honolulu., shlp's-slde rail -onfe"5624 words
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Advertisement471 1937-07-01 4 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMI^ STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. C( PANY. UnoorporawxJ in England) (Inron U BOSTON NKi (IKK FAIIIMORR VI H CANAI Out -saiI"ELLEKMAN" LINB 3MEBL TRAVEI In port July 1 STEEL MARIN* Allg 2 A..g 7 FOB BAVBB. LONDON n AV ig/ I Aaf 24 Aug 28 BOTTERDAM a> HAMBURG471 words
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Miscellaneous141 1937-07-01 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night max. rain- bright niin temp, fall s'shine temp 'P ins hrs. C F West Cxist. Alor Star 79 0.35 Nil 71 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 79 0.31 Nil 71 Sitiawan 86 Nil 1.4 71 Bukit Jeram 91 Nil 5.2 73 Malacca141 words
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Miscellaneous317 1937-07-01 4 TIDE TABLE. SINGAPORE Taday H. W. 2.47 a.m. 8.6 ft.; 3.40 p.m. 8.3 ft. L. W. 9.06 a.m. 2.5 ft.; 9.36 p.m. 3.6 ft. Friday, July 2. H. W. 3.48 a.m. 8 ft.; 4.27 p.m. 8.2 ft. L. W. 9.56 a.m. 3.3 ft.; 10.45 p.m. 3.5 ft. Saturday, July 3.317 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article142 1937-07-01 4 Thursday, July 1. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance Godown Uat« East Wl.arf Rajula 22 1 Hong Peng 20 1 Main Wharf Naldera 18 2 Klstna 18 1 Hai Hing, Demodocus 13 2 Djambl 11 2 Glenogle 8 2 Yuensang 6 2 Empire142 words
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Article99 1937-07-01 4 Malls from Europe etc. (London) expected today, July 1, by air (Imperial) will be de'ivered to boxholders at 6 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow, July 2, at 8.45 a.m. Mails from Europe etc. (London mails) expected tomorrow, July 2, by (Kaisar-Hind) will be delivered to boxholders at99 words
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Article37 1937-07-01 4 The mm. Andre Lebon, from Marseilles (via Port Said, Suez, Djibouti, Colombo) is expected to arrive on Saturday at 9 a.m. and sail at 2 p.m for Saigon. Hong Kong, Shanghai Kobe. Berth: S.H.B. Wharves.37 words
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Article330 1937-07-01 4 Today Burma (Karagola) 3 p.m. (By Train) 7 p.m. East and North India i Karagola) 3 p.m. (By Train) 1 sun South India (Rajula) ..3 p.m. ißv rralm I P-a Ben-kalis. F. de Kock. Padang, Pakan Baroe. Siak S Pandjang (Tinombo) 4 PHITandJonß Pandon (Mijer) ..4 p.m.330 words
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Article94 1937-07-01 4 INWARD. Imperial: From Europe: Arrives this evening. Qantas: From Australia: Due Saturday afternoon. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives Saturday afternoon. Wearnes: From Penan g- and Kuala Lumpur: Arrives Saturday evening-. X.L.M.: From Europe: Due Sunday evening. OUTWARD. Qantas: To Australia: Mails close 10 p.m. today. Wearnes: To Knala94 words
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Article39 1937-07-01 4 June 29: Malini (Siam); Rokan (Dut.); Chye Hin Tay Yit, Anhui. Rantau, Rimau (Brit.). June 30: Perak. Calchas, Malacca, Tandjong Balei, Aing Leong, Hong Thong, Tandjong Pinang, Sin Alk Lee (Brit.); Valaya (Slam): Slngkel, Togian, Khoen Hoea (Dut.).39 words
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Article164 1937-07-01 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must oe specially and clearly superscribed "By X.L.M." Malls will close at Malacca as follows: Tomorrow. Iran, •Amsterdam and 'London by air (Netherlands) 6 p.m. Penang (Malayan) 6 p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India, Bombay, Aden, Mauritius. Egypt, Europe, Great Britain.164 words
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Article93 1937-07-01 4 The following Mt passengers for Singapore in Hakone Maru which is due from Europe on July 24: Mr. H. Andreahs. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. L. Bogaardt, Miss H. E. Bogaardt, Miss E. Bogaardt, Mrs. D. E. Brahmoaala, Master P. Brahmopala, Mr. J.J. ransen, Mr. J. S. Lerooy, Mr.93 words
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Article269 1937-07-01 4 Singapore, July 1, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler $8.00 Hamburg Cube $15 00 Java Cube p $11.00 Pepper. White Muntok $18.50 White $16.00 Black $9.75 Coprm. Mixed $5.35 Sun Dried $5.75 Tapioca. Small FlaM $4.40 Fair Flake $3.90 Medium Pearl $5.15 Small Pearl $5 25 Sago Flour.269 words
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Advertisement591 1937-07-01 5 SHIRLEY'S GREATEST ■■■^■■FIKCY^S^H^HI PERFORMANCE! H *L' jl^^^^M Jk &t SHE 18 IN CHINA- A Jfc 4^L 'm SO LOVING AND SO H^^^B^^mA^b^^ SURPRISING THE STORY! BSIT]HKSSHMBIHHffiHfI v^j Bring Your Family And Kiddies To See! Ski SHIRLEY TEMPLE fm (L EVEN TALKS AND SINGS CHINESE— DANCES, TOO! IN JWP- 'STOWAWAY' JH591 words
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Advertisement110 1937-07-01 5 Flattering Coiffure iW v PERMANENI WAVES SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOB MONTHS OF JUNE JULY SB.OO to $10.00 VIOLET-BAT TREATMENT Only fI.M per treatment mpison 55 (Late of Maison Martin) 280, ORCHARD ROAD. (NEXT DOOR TO CAFE' WIEN) For Appointment Phone 2330 P.S. WATCH FOR OPENING DATE j^/YOJITH QK THROUGH A110 words
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Advertisement269 1937-07-01 5 VICTORIA THEATRE SATURDAY JULY 3rd. WEDNESDAY JULY 7th. SATURDAY JULY 10th. AT 9.15. P. M. THE~ FIRST MRS. FRASERBY ST. JOHN ERVIME. S.A.D.C. PRODUCTION. BOOK AT ROBINSON'S lpj~^ f A fto SEE PAGE 2 HOSPITAL In aid of St. ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL WEEK under the distinguished patronage of Sir Shenton269 words
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Miscellaneous339 1937-07-01 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY THE Straits Times is publishing this daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of enterainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc. are invited to submit diary dates. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Orchestral concert, 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Formal dinner339 words
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Article154 1937-07-01 5 Man Escapes A Murder Trial. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. June 30. Remarking that the appellant was somewhat fortunate because the murder charge against him was reduced to one of culpable homicide not amountIng to murder, Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, the President of the Johore154 words
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160 1937-07-01 5 To Facilitate More Settled Policy. AAR. J. A. Black, who was Municipal President, Penang, some time ago. Is returning to Penang on Friday. July 9. by the Patroclus to resume duties as Municipal President, vice Mr. H. S. Paterson, who is going to Johore. It160 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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Article421 1937-07-01 6 STRAITS TRADERS EASIER. RUBBER BETTER BUT QUIET. From Our Financial Correspondent. (Copyright) Singapore, July 1. Business is somewhat restricted this morniiitf, owinjr to all the banks being closed, and it is more than likely that the share and commodity markets will close at 1 p.m. Cables from421 words
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Article78 1937-07-01 6 Import Duties Yield More. Amsterdam. June 18. The proceeds oi the Dutch turnover tax during May amounted to Fl 6.986,-8-0, compared with F1.5.565.581 in the same month of 1936. Ovtr the first five months the receipts of this tax were F1.29.450,830, against Fl. 25.056,060. The proceeds during78 words
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Article89 1937-07-01 6 London, June 30. The :'.;low.i)g were mean raves ruling at r.ooti xday: Paris unquoted AUirn* Ml He* York 4.93\ Bucharest 670 Montreal 4»4'» sen*Brunei* B.SS'i Rtc 4<t Ucneta ;"..58'» sellers official .1 (i Be^rade ill U>M 93 13 10 Buenos Alrec .jiou *to Berlin 1..30.. Uorirvideo 3t\ M .drio89 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article630 1937-07-01 6 Issue val. .i Fraser Co. Lyall it Evatt Buyers ScllerSBuyers Sellers 4/- An, pat Tin £1 Asam Kunibang £1 Austral Malay 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 Ayer Weng £1 Bangrin Tin 1 Batu Selangor £1 Burma Malay £1 Chenderiang .50 Hitam Tin 1 Hong Fatt 5/- Hong Kong Tin 5/-630 words
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Article423 1937-07-01 6 a 2 im BncK ord. 155 1.85 155 1 e& 2 2 do 7Vi% Prefs. 2.45 2.55 2.45 2.55 10 10 Anas Ice a.oc lOOOn. BOO lOOOn 1 1 B M. Broadcasting 0.85 0.90 0 87 0 92 10 5 B M ItMtM 8 25 JQO :\t E100 £100423 words
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Article223 1937-07-01 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 3% 1937 red. 1962 $2,750.0U0 M 1901 red 1940 ,400.000 in, Int. May UHo^K 100* d. «^!S?- red S?P 1 t 947 30 J1 ;600,000 103 5% 66 00 00 120 m C ut« {^QQ M rr a pH "iSt? 1 tnmonn IOT H nOrn223 words
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Article365 1937-07-01 6 rraser uo. L,yau ft Evan Ulenby 1.85 1.95 1.85 1.95 Uor Gajah 1.30 1.40 1.30 1.40 Imal Malay 1.85 2.00 1.90 205 Iyer Hitam 140 1.50 1.40 1.50 Iyer M^lek 1.15 1.30 1.15 1.20 Iyer r>anas 1.70 1.80cd 1.70 1.80 Jassett 0.80 0.85 0.75 0.80 iatu Llntang 1.35365 words
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Article193 1937-07-01 6 Singapore, June 30 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circulai Issued by the Hong Kong and Sharchai Banking Corporation SELLING. London 1.1 2/4 1/1« London demand 2/4 1/13 London 4 months sight 2/4 181 8 Lyons demand 1285 Hamburg demand 142 New Yorlc193 words
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Article89 1937-07-01 6 Noon, July 1. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) June 32% 32*4 Good F. A. Q. in bales (F. 0.8.) June 31Vfc 31% No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 3214 82% July 32% 32Vfe July-September 3214 325/jj89 words
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Article380 1937-07-01 6 Londen, June 30. The following are today's closing middle prices on me London Stock Exciar.ge: Shares jf fl denxnmatioo unless otherwise stated: YMter- Rise day or Fall Conversion Loan o p.:. 1944-64 112S H Funding Loan 4 d c. 1960-90 109S 4-H War Loan, 31 2 p.c 99+380 words
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161 1937-07-01 6 Prior Lien Stock On July 31. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 30. DERAK River Hydro-Electric Power Co., Ltd., announces today that it will redeem all its 4 per cent, prior lien debenture stock at par by July 31 The company Issued £400,000 prior lien161 words
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Article43 1937-07-01 6 The May traffic receipts of the Manchester Ship Canal amounted to £111,000, an increase of £1,000 on the previous May. For the first nve months of 1937 receipts totalled £513,059, compared with £514.540 tor the corresponding period of last year.43 words
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Article399 1937-07-01 6 Training Runs For Saturday. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 1. Several impressive gallops this morning in preparation for Saturday's races. HH. the Sultan of Perak. Major Patrlckson. Official Handieapptr. and Mr Arthur Stipcndary Steward, were among the large number of enthusiasts prespnt T'ne goinp was399 words
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Article152 1937-07-01 6 riTHE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.336 th auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1.571.980 lbs.. 701.78 tons: offered 1.138.572 lbs.; 508.29 tons; soid 1,097,491 lbs. 489.95 tons. Spot London 9'i»d. New York 19 116 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per ib.152 words
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155 1937-07-01 6 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore, July 1. Company Dtvtdaod rotai tar Boofce Clow financial D»tc Bx CM? ittn Payable Daw to late TIN TO Hltam Tin 6% Int. June 30 July JuJ> l 16% KauiunUng 10% Int. July 13 July 16 July 5 10% Kucha! .30% int. July155 words
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Advertisement611 1937-07-01 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in me Colony ot Hong Kong) The liability oi Jiemttft h limited to the extent ana in manner prescribed by Ordln'ar.te No. b ot 18*9 ol Uit Colon; Authorise Capita J^JK IJtoueo ana fully iMid-Up $20,000,000 I Reserve Funds:-- f «snooou Kong Currency611 words
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Advertisement488 1937-07-01 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated :n England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital in 600.000 shares of f 5 each {3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors C3.000.00g HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bfehopuate London EC S. Amrtt^ar Hong Kong Rangoon Alor Star Hollo Saigor Bangkok488 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article941 1937-07-01 7 NOW SUPERIOR TO LINOLEUM. MARKET. GREAT POTENTIAL VL7HEN we walk through the streets of any large city and consider the enormous area represented by the floor space of the large blocks of modern offices, stores, banks, insurance houses, hospitals and public buildings generally, we cannot fail to941 words
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1027 1937-07-01 7 Superiority Of Synthetic. BUT NO DANGER TO PLANTATION INDUSTRY. [)R. W. J. S. NAUNTON'S new book 'Synihetic Rubber' tba first of its kind to be published, is reviewed in a recent issue of the Financial News, by W. W. R. the rubber Editor, who1,027 words
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Article83 1937-07-01 7 Note Circulation At New High Level London, June 28. A feature of the money market last week was the fresh jump In the note circulation to the record level of £483,700.000. This Increase, howeiveT, Is covered b: the Bank of England's purchase of gold amounting to over £5.000.000.Reuter - 83 words
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Article89 1937-07-01 7 Presiding at the ordinary general meeting of Metal Traders, Ltd., In London, on June 15 Sir Charles Barrie, M.P., said that the company's impuved results were attributable to the broadening of Its business, which continued In the main to be directly connected with that of those engaged in89 words
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Article37 1937-07-01 7 Amsterdam, June 16. The Government-owned Banka Tin Mines reports an operating profit of Fl. 19,556,196 for 1936. compared with Fl. 13.209.016 in 1935. Of this, Fl. 4.556,196 i 3 transferred to profit reserve.37 words
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Article856 1937-07-01 7 INCREASE OF CAPITAL APPROVED. NEW AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT. A MEETING of the holders of ordl- nary shares of Imperial Airways. Ltd., followed by an extraordinary general meeting of the company, was held in London last week, to consider resolutions Increasing the capital of the company to £5,000.000 and856 words
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Advertisement246 1937-07-01 8 WANT MORE POWER?. FASTER ACCELERATION? TOP PERFORMANCE? THEN CHAMPION JET m W~ the W PLUG THAT yw chahpioiis USE APB 2 TH( nut TONIC FOOD I OifWrtli at a0 Cbammu urn* Storm ~3^_ REPAIRS AND SERVICING To ail makes of Radio, Amplifier Sound Systems and Equipments Consult us on your246 words
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Advertisement195 1937-07-01 8 HOUSEWORK ROBBED hwr of her energy Everything's a nuisance when constipation is allowing poisons to filter into your system. You feel tired, irritable,' out of sorts. Here's a simple, safe corrective for constipation. Eat Kellogg's All-Bran, the natural laxative food, which gives your intestines the stimulation (hey need to ensure195 words
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Miscellaneous1304 1937-07-01 8 BronHrriQtinrT R1OTS IN TANGIER OVER SPAIN rj POLICE HELPLESS IN Jj£ r t ure of Huesca by STREET BATTIJ5. A ciowd of 200 Fascist sympathisers, SINGAPORE TRANSMISSION 3 8 15 Greetings to listeners in th-> Far East. including many young Moors, with 8.20 News and economic review to German Partisanship1,304 words
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Advertisement206 1937-07-01 9 HOTELS. TONIGHT ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 8.15 to 9.1 5 p.m. DINNER and DANCE CABARET ENTERTAINMENT BY THE D. FOKIEN. MARVIN RUSSIAN TRIO Presenting a Repertoire of talented character and classical dances. Non-diners $1.00. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA When in Penan* stay at Directed by Dan Hopkins. THE E. AND O. HOTEL ADELPHI ¥WP206 words
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Advertisement106 1937-07-01 9 INSURANCE. FIRE ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION rut LONDON ASSURANCE HONO KONO PIRE INS<:«. CO .^ITJ, PHOENIX ASSURANCE VO LTD WESTERN ASBURANCE CO UNION INeCE SOCIETY O»- CANT*'* LTQ EAGLE STAR INS. CO.. LTD. BRITISH AMERICA ASSITOANC? CO GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. i In-orjorswd Id 3.8 SELANGOR CLUB FRASER'S HILL106 words
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323 1937-07-01 9 Array Of Instruments On Airliner Dashboards. YEW instruments to make flying safer, especially in bad weather, were described by Lieut.-Commander A. D. S. Murra.v, manager for Imperial Airways in the Malayan area, in a talk prepared by Capt. Wilson, one of Imperial Airways' senior323 words
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Article70 1937-07-01 9 Important Questions Discussed. Berlin, June 30. A VERY favourable impression was created by a meeting of Mr. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, and Hitler, at which they discussed economic question, particularly Canada-German commercial relations as well as the general political situation. The fact that theReuter - 70 words
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Article58 1937-07-01 9 Two Plotters Gaoled In New Jersey. Newark, June 30. THE Lindbergh tragedy is recalled by the sentences of six years imposed on Ellis H. Parker and three years on Ellis Parker. Junior, of New Jersey, for plotting the abduction of Paul Wendel, a retired lawyer, who58 words
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Article42 1937-07-01 9 London, June 30. Fire engines rushed to Buckingham Palace this morning but when they arrived they found they v/ere not needed. The alarm was caused by an electric iron setting fire to the floor to the Royal Mews—Reuter.42 words
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Article226 1937-07-01 9 MOVEMENT TO FREE ACCUSED PERSONS. Shanghai, July 1. TPHE movement aimed at bringing about the release of the seven alleged leaders of the National Salvation Society, charged with conspiring with the Chinese Communist party to overthrow the Central Government has spread to several Kiangsu cities, includingSin Chew Jit Poh - 226 words
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Article63 1937-07-01 9 Threat Of A New Kind Of Strike. Paris. June 30. A new type of strike will be started In Franc shortly. The owners of all French Hotels, cafes, and restaurants will shut down their premises If the 40 hour week U imposed tfiey announce. They willReuter - 63 words
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Article79 1937-07-01 9 Trinidad Move. Trinidad, June 30. The Government has taken the lead in trying to find a settlement of the wages dispute which has led to strikes and disorders. Labourers on Government work are to be paid one penny an hour more and hours areReuter - 79 words
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Article86 1937-07-01 9 Japanese Defence Plans In North China. Shanghai, Juno 29. A report from Tientsin states that tie Japanese Kwantung Command has entrusted the task of "protecting" the regimes in East Hope! and in North Chahax to the Japanese North China Command, in order that all the available forcesSin Chew Jit Poh - 86 words
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45 1937-07-01 9 Party Visits England. London, June 30. At Cambridge today a party of German ex-soldiers who had been prisoners in England were guests of the Essex Branch of the British Legion. They are to remain in England for several days—Reuter.45 words
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38 1937-07-01 9 Pelplng, June 30. Inaugurating the new Peiping-Hong Kong air service, a plane of the Eurasia Aviation Corporation today flew to the Co'.ony, returning in the evening after a smooth flight in fine weathrr—Reuter.38 words
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Article149 1937-07-01 9 ALMOST VERTICAL CLIMB. NOVEL TYPE OF AIRSENEW. London, June 30. AIR experts from many countries visited a display by new British civil and military aircraft arranged by the Society of British Aircraft Constructors. Onlookers were particularly impressed by a demonstration given by one plane which was pulledBritish Wireless - 149 words
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71 1937-07-01 9 Believed ResDonsible For Several Murders. Jerusalem, June 30. Five Arab terrorists belonging to a secret organisation, the "Black Hand" have been arrested. This terrorist group Is believed to be responsible for more than a dozen murders since October, 1936. in Palestine and It is hoped71 words
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85 1937-07-01 9 Tries New Boat, Reaches 85 Miles An Hour. London, June 30. CIX Malcolm Campbell gave the motor boat in which he hopes to set up a new record her first run in Loch Lomond today. There was a mist and the surface was not85 words
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48 1937-07-01 9 Shanghai, June 29. In spite of repeated protests by the Chinese authorities, the Japanese have acquired large tracts of saltfields In the Hanku District south of the Great Wall, for the purpose of supplying Japan's industrial needs. Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 48 words
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Article245 1937-07-01 9 Take These Flesh-Forming Tablets. If weelc by week you are steadily losin« weight, you must do something about it at once. UnU\ss you are far too fat for your age, steady lo,s of weight may be the Advance sign tha'. a ilfided disease Is245 words
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Advertisement213 1937-07-01 10 mi «3 />d^k I lIM Tfiis h the MARCONI 346 ALL-WAVE, FIVE WAVEBAND. An all-wave sii-vtlvc supchct receiver for A.C. mains offering the finest worldwide reception of all types of programme. Capable of receiving on all wavelengths from 7 to 141 metres as well as on the medium and long213 words
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Advertisement162 1937-07-01 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. GARRICK THEATRE, GEYLANG Our Little Oirl and Charlie Chan in Egypt at 7.45 p.m. GLOBE THEATRE Charlie Chan At the Race Track. GREAT WORLD— THE SKY TALKIE Spring Time. HAPPY WORLD Cabaret, Dancing, Talkies. Cinemas. Theatres and Side Shows. NEW WORLD Side Shows, Cabaret, Dancing, Talkies. Theatres St162 words
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1097 1937-07-01 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1937. HOW TO AVOID A TIN POOL. Sir John Bagnall's warning against the danger of the formation of a tin pool, or us equivalent in a different guise, was very timely. We have feared for some time past that Malayan producers would rind1,097 words
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Article1401 1937-07-01 10 'Onward Christian Soldiers" Join the Army and See the Troopship The A. A. Territorials. By Our Military Correspondent. London, June 19. Mr. Hore-Belisha, the new Secretary for War, has scarcely had time to learn his way to his room at the War Office before he is being1,401 words
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Article705 1937-07-01 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. PERAK LANCERS. WHEN Singapore was agog over "Bengal Lancer" a year or two ago, nobody remembered that a uniform very similar to that of the famous regiment described In Major Yeats-Brown's book had been soen several times In the streets of Singapore. Yet trure are705 words
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Advertisement94 1937-07-01 11 Which blocking Features Especially Appeal To You St\le _—^^y-\ Beauty yXrT Comfort nM\ A Wear j'i /Ywl gotham gold stripe ADJUSTABLES have ALL these qualities superbly combined in one stocking! Perfectly PRACTICAL and practically PERFECT are Gotham Adjustable. They fit every Ug beautifully, correctly, and comfortably with •ny type of94 words
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173 1937-07-01 11 WILL AMERICA MOVE TO RESTORE WORLD SANITY Brighter Prospects After M.Van Zee land's Visit. IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NATIONS. Replacing Arms Race And Cut-Throat Trading. W/HETHER some definite move toward world recovery is being made by the United States Government as a result of the visit to Washington of M. PaulReuter - 173 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-07-01 11 BILBAO REFUGEES RETURN Refugees hitting on their pitiably few belongings at the B .v.j railway station. Many refugees returned after th* eitp iw taken.24 words
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209 1937-07-01 11 Monetary Bill Passed. Paris, June 30. •THE French Government crisis is considered to be ended, following the Finance Commission approving] the Monetary Bill. Tilt Senate later adopted the Bill by 107 votes to 82. T..e Monetary BUI had been approved by the commission withoutReuter; British Wireless - 209 words
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56 1937-07-01 11 Shanghai, Juiy 1. Mr. Hsu Shi-ying, Chinese Ambassador to Toklo now home on leave, called on Mr. Kawago?, Japanese Envoy, in Shanghai f-Wdav. The meeting lasted an turn. Mr. Hsu left for Nanking last night and may pos•ibly go on to Kulins to56 words
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Article65 1937-07-01 11 SIR A. C. PARKINSON TAKES HIS PLACE. London, Ju'y 1. THE retirement of Sir John Maffey from the position of Undersecretary of State for the Colonies takes place today. Sir John has held the permanent under-secretaryship since 1933. His retirement was announced two months ago.British Wireless - 65 words
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Article117 1937-07-01 11 Credits Needed But Not Loans From Consortiums. Interviewed at Washington, Dr. H. 11. Kung, Chinese Finance Minister, said that China was about to launch upon a five-year construction programme for which she needed large credits. "China, however, declines loaas from any consortium," Dr. Kung added, "asReuter - 117 words
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Article171 1937-07-01 11 Report Ready Next Thursday. U.S. JEWS OPPOSE ANY PARTITION. London, June 30. THE Palestine Commission's report was considered by Cabinet today and the Secretary of State for Colonies, Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore, announced in the House of Common^ today that it would be released in time forReuter; British Wireless - 171 words
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Article60 1937-07-01 11 PASSENGER LINES IN FAR EAST. London. July 1. A PASSENGER conference of practically all the steamship lines engaged in the Far Eastern trade has been formed with the objects of friendly co-operation between the members, co-ordina-tion of action with regard to sailings, passage rates etc. The conferenceReuter - 60 words
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Article88 1937-07-01 11 Uneasiness At Hitler's Announcement. London, July 1. F\EEP uneasiness has been provoked In London by Hitler's declaration that Germany wants the nationalists t > win in Spain so that she will be abi* to obtain iron ore. Spain provides one-third of Britain's supplies of IronAneta-Havas - 88 words
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Article180 1937-07-01 11 Entices Wife Of Fellow Workman. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 30. THE story of an accused person's attempt to escape while a police officer was taking down his statement was related to Sheik Abu Bakar, the second magistrate, yesterday. Inche Abdul Hamid bin Abdul180 words
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Article64 1937-07-01 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 30 THE Weld Quay strike of dally paid hands is practically settled. A part of the men returned to work yesterday afternoon to discharge 10,000 bags of rice which had been he'd up since Monday. The other half are64 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-07-01 11 FRANCO ENTERS BILBAO Gen. Franco's troops marching through Bilbao after the fall of thee14 words
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388 1937-07-01 11 JAPANESE SOVIET GUARDS CLASH ON BORDER. Moscow Denies That Boat Was Sunk By Gunfire, OOVIET and Japanese guards have clashed on the Amur River, which runs along the Manchukuo-Siberian border. Manchukuo reports claim that a Soviet gunboat was sunk by Japanese gunfire, with a feared heavy loss of life. TheReuter - 388 words
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Article96 1937-07-01 11 Being Recruited In Hopei Peiplng, June 30. An allegation that the Hopei-Chahar Political Council is harbouring the recruitment of anti-Japanese volunteers in Hopei by agents of Gen. Fu Tso-yi, Governor of Sulyuan, was made today by the Japanese Military attache. Stating that he had evidence96 words
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52 1937-07-01 11 *£HE Bethlehem Steel Company states 6,000 employees of the huge Cambria steel works at Johnstown (Pennsylvania) are idle pending repairs to two water mains wrecked by dynamite explosions. This has seriously hampered activities. The works reopened a week ago on the lifting of martialReuter - 52 words
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Article255 1937-07-01 11 HEIGHT RECORD BROKEN BY R. A. F. Italian Figure Easily Passed. SLIGHT MISHAP TO MACHINE. London. June 30. THE world altitude record has been broken by a Bsjral Air Force Bristol hi^h-altitude aircraft piloted by Flight-Lieut. M. J. Adam. It reached a height of 53.937 ft, or 16.440 metres, whichReuter; British Wireless - 255 words
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Article29 1937-07-01 11 Dr. T. Wilson, Health Officer, Lower Perak, who has been away for two months attending a course on malaria both in Singapore and Sumatra, nas returned to Teluk Anson.29 words
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Advertisement248 1937-07-01 12 cr^4- latae vawidu cat A FULL SEVEN-SEATER OF ALL-ROUND EXCELLENCE TbLlgblH* York. Nowadays the man.who^ Here is a car that is generous in converted into a seven-seater. wants a low-priced four-seater* 'every sense a full five or seven-^ (Here is splendid all-round perhas a bewildering breadth of 'seater with plenty248 words
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311 1937-07-01 12 NEARLY MILLION-AND-HALF SPENT ALREADY, Progress At Seletar, Tengah, Sembawang. £70,000 FOR SQUADRON IN ANOTHER PART OF MALAYA. THE Singapore Air Base will cost altogether £4,500,000. Up to March 31, £1,394,000 was spent on it. These statements were made in the House of Commons, according311 words
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Article98 1937-07-01 12 JfAVE you. any mules, horses or ponies in your possMsion? And where is the stable in which you are housing them? There are only some of the inquiries made by the Registrar Of Vehicles in the annual taxation form which was sent to all motorMl yesterday.98 words
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156 1937-07-01 12 Mr. Jordan Back After His Tour. /"\N his return from a comprehenv sive tour of Malaya, recording Chinese reactions to the Mvi Tsai Commission's report, the Hon. Mr. A. B. Jordan, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, declined to be interviewed. 4 Mr. Jordan has had meetings156 words
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Article135 1937-07-01 12 TRAGIC END TO FIGHT IN JUNGLE. Chinese Stn'>s Friend Found TTin <r infr. i From Our Cwn Correspondent j Taipins. June 28. *T*HE body of a ma'e Chinese was i^ found hanging in the Jungle at Tupai. a few m'les from Talpin-;. by the Police today. The body was identified135 words
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85 1937-07-01 12 SCHOOL IN HOLLAND HOLIDAY IN JAVA. Girl's Air Trip Across World. PYING home to Bauvia for her short college vacation, a smiling young schoolgirl from Ho I and arrived In Singapore by X.L.M. airliner from Amsterdam yesterday evening. She will continue on her way to Java this morning She was85 words
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Article99 1937-07-01 12 Tamil Clerk Committed To Assizes. [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, June 30. AT the conclusion today of the pre- liminary inquiry into an allegation ut stabbing Mr. D. H Ellas, general manager of the F.M.S. Railways by Murugiah Rasiah, a cleric employed by the railways,99 words
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Article68 1937-07-01 12 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 30. Joy rides in the air are prorr.isrd to Seremban residents when the Negrl Sembllan branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya holds its annual motor gymkhana and flyinp; display as Rasak. Planes from the Kua'.a Lumpur F.'ying Club are68 words
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Article70 1937-07-01 12 SINGAPORE ANVILS SILENT. 200 Blacksmiths On Strike. QVER 200 Chinese blacksmiths in Singapore are on strike today following employers' refusal of their demands for a reduction of working hours and a 10 per cent, wage rise. They also ask that employers should meet medical expenses incurred when a workman receives70 words
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Article152 1937-07-01 12 OPIES and Communists in the Colony may heave a sigh of relief when the Naldera steams away from Singapore tomorrow homeward bound. On board will be the man who has kept them under strict surveillance for the last two years^—Mr. J. P. Penne-father-Evans, Director of the152 words
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Article62 1937-07-01 12 P<>K more than two hours yester- day afternoon occupants of houses at the junction of Upper Cross Street and Robinson Road believed that a Chinese lying on his side on the pavement was asleep. Some one touched him to awaken him—but found him dead. Rigor mortis62 words
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80 1937-07-01 12 Woman Alleged To Have Leapt Into Johore Strait. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, July 1. AN attempted suicide charge was laid against a 30 years old Chinese woman. Yaw Meng, in the second magistrates' court this morning. It was alleged the woman jumped into80 words
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Article46 1937-07-01 12 OITTINGS of the Temporary Allow- ance Committee began this morning in the Legislative Council chambers. The hearing of evidence will continue tomorrow and also possibly next week. Then there will be sittings at Ku;.la Lumpur and other upcountry centres, if necessary.46 words
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272 1937-07-01 12 Singapore Babies Born With Terrible Diseases. V.D. AND BERI-BERI SCOURGE. A NXIETY over the continued prevalence of syphilis among mothers and babies in Singapore is expressed by Miss Muriel Clark, Lady Medical Officer of the Municipality in her annual report. I can see no decrease in the number of cases272 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-07-01 12 CUTTING THE CAKE at Urn reception after yesterday's marri**« of Miss Kathleen Irene Srandrett to Mr. Herbert Fancott. Straits Times Photograph21 words
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182 1937-07-01 12 AN important change in the constitution of the Immigration Department, S.S. and F.M.S., will come into effect on September 1. Assistant Immigration Officers, who are at present seconded from the S.S. Police, will be permanently transferred to the Immigration Department. THIS transfer was182 words
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145 1937-07-01 12 GIRL GIVES EVIDENCE FROM SICK BED. Charge Against European Driver. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. July 1. I YING in her ward in Bun?sar Hospital, .Miss Allison Yabsley. a young Australian girl who came to Malaya for a vacation made a deposition to a magistrate this morning about the145 words
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Article83 1937-07-01 12 From Batavia To Manila In A Douglas. A SPECIAL charter flight was made from Batavia to Manila in the week-end by a Douglas DC-2 airliner rrom the K.N.I.L.M. (Royal Netherlands Indies Airways) fleet. Desiring to return to his home in the Philippines in a hurry, a83 words
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Article40 1937-07-01 12 /~)WINO to the late arrival of the P. and O. liner Kalsar-1-hlnd at Penang, the mail from England mlsaeo the Penang-Slngapore train today. The mall will be delivered In Singapore on Saturday morning. Instead of tomorrow morning.40 words
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Advertisement38 1937-07-01 13 WHOLE MILK HI 1 Just Arrived! Ifi© /«T^ l^ih I I Chromium Gents watches 5.M \|^.ViJci>| 111 15 jewel* lever $)0.li"!_.' H TUDOR ROLEX OYSTER HH^^ Staybrite- riainleu rteel $43Duty Frme in Johore A F.M.S. Opposite Clifford Pier38 words
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Advertisement125 1937-07-01 13 Lines to a Lady You can forget your lines in a "1.-4 Filmy. They bend with you by.l B3j. are quick to check rebellious \yJ \-j^L_- L. curves. Woven from an inspired V p?v bias stretch material Filmy I J lets you show a surface free j I from ripples125 words
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431 1937-07-01 13 Depends On P. T., Says K.N.I.L.M. Chief. FOUR PLANES PER WEEK IN NEAR FUTURE. WHETHER Malayan mails will be carried to Australia by the new K.N.I.L.M. (Royal Netherlands Indies Airways) service from Ratavia to Australia depends entirely on the attitude taken by the431 words
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Article, Illustration25 1937-07-01 13 MR. W. A. L. SCHAVB, immediate past president of the Singapore Rotary Club, speaking at last night's dinner at the Ade'.phi Hotel. —Straits Times Photograph.25 words
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Article185 1937-07-01 13 'MALAYA" COLLISION CASE. Damages Sought From Admiralty. 'Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 25. "On'y a little bump" was how Capt. )irk. de Boer described the collision >etween his ship, the "Kertosono" and he battleship "Malaya" oft the coast if Portugal on Feb. 6 when the hearng began in the185 words
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Article332 1937-07-01 13 Singapore's Vision Praised. GIANT PLANES BEING BUILT IN AMERICA. "OINGAPORE is fortunate in hav- ing such a large airport. Many of our dromes in the United States are already obsolete and the next five years will find dozens of them too small for the huge332 words
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Article252 1937-07-01 13 Fancott—Scandrett. A LONG delphinium blue figured taffeta gown was worn by Miss Kathleen Irene Scandrett, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Scandrett. of Cottesloe, Perth, Western Australia, at her wedding to Mr. Herbert Fancott, secretary iof Gammon (Malaya) Ltd., at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday252 words
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Article58 1937-07-01 13 fFroin Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, June 30. CIR Shcnton Thomas will play a round of golf at the Selangor Golf Club tomorrow when he will be partnered by Major W. H. Elkins, the Selangor champion, making the first pair in the foursomes between the58 words
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Article101 1937-07-01 13 DICTURES in this week's z: raits Budget. published today, include groups taken at the International Club iun'tion at Johore Bahru in honour of the conferment of the K.B.E. on HH. the Regent ol Johore; and a group at the presentation of B'sl*y medals to the Johore Military Force*101 words
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Article, Illustration505 1937-07-01 13 VALUE OF YEARLY CHANGES. STRESSING the value of yearly changes in the presidency of the Singapore Rotary Club Mr. W. L. Schaub last night handed over the reins of office to Mr. T. H. Stone, who, he said, would bring enthusiasm and vigour to the505 words
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Article123 1937-07-01 13 Boy Said To Have Been Kept In Cell A RRESTED on a warrant issued by Mr K. H. Blacker in the SingaporeThird Court on Tuesday for allegedly having confined his son. Lini Liew, in a small lock-up five feet by three feet, for five years,123 words
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Article178 1937-07-01 13 Supplied Plans When Not Registered. AN European architect H. G. Sied- leckl. was fined $50 by Mr. L. C. Goh. Singapore Fourth Magistrate, yesterday for supplying for remuneration a plan for the erection of a bungalow in Orchard Road, not being a registered architect Det.-Inspector D. E.178 words
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347 1937-07-01 13 European Driver Charged With Negligence. Evidence Of Medical Tesls. AS a sequel to a motor accident in which three were involved and subsequent medical tests of the driver, Bertram Blackshaw, a European, yesterday appeared before Mr. L. C. Goh, Singapore Fourth Magistrate, on charges of negligent driving and causing hurt347 words
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Advertisement26 1937-07-01 14 S CANEC H INSULATING BUILDING BOARDS WHITE ANT PROOF POSSESSES GREAT STRUCTURAL STRENGTH B 1 STOCK SIZES SOLE AGENTS SIME DARBY CO., LTD. WJ'.S. 60 i26 words
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Advertisement91 1937-07-01 14 TERRAPLANE SHE The line appearance, roominess and c'Jiii.uit of this car ~-3 U\ Bunj will be obvious to you at sight. Look deeper and you zz3 Kj)s>s^^sSs will find ita true value exhilarating road performance !TJ JH I^/^^S achieved in uncanny silence and smoothness, the 3 JPmv fxMg?vSS3s^&s£~:^^^^^^' security of91 words
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925 1937-07-01 14 THREE WINS AGAINST AMERICANS' SEVEN. COTTON REES WIN PADGHAM TROUNCED BY GULDAHL. UUINNINCi five singles to two and halving one at Southport yesterday, after winning two foursomes to one with one halved on Monday, the United States again won the Ryder925 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-07-01 14 Mrs. Strickiand, ulio meets Mrs. Ebcr in the women's singles final in the Singapore lawn tennis championships. Straits Times Photograph.20 words
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Article63 1937-07-01 14 r.. B- Jg-M J shute ,4,4 King 1/t Guldahl (8 &7) 1 Padgham 0 Sarazen (1 up) 1 Alllss 0 Plcard (2 &1) 1 Lacey 0 Dudley (2 &1) 1 Perry 0 Snead (5 &4) 1 Burton 0 514 i\- 2 Doubles 2V4 Doubles IV-> I Total points 863 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-07-01 14 The famous Centre Court at Wimbledon. A picture taken during tne match in which "Bunny" Austin beat G. L. Rogers, of Ireland. Rogers, nearest the camera, has just made a backhand return.32 words
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Article, Illustration392 1937-07-01 14 Mrs. Eber Mrs. Strickland To Meet In Final. WISE PLAYS YADI EM MEN'S SINGLES SEMI-FINAL TODAY. fHE semi-final ties in the women's singles in the Singapore lawn tennis championships were played last evening, and resulted as follows Mrs. Eber beat Mrs. Nasslm, 6—l,6 I, 6—l. Mrs. Strickland beat Mrs. Hipkin,392 words
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Article, Illustration419 1937-07-01 14 AUSTIN FIGHTS VALIANTLY FOR OVER TWO HOURS. THE semi-finals of the men's singles at Wimbledon were played yesterday ana resulted, cables Reuter, as follows G. VON CRAMM (Germany) beat H. W. AUSTIN (Great Britain) S— 6, 6—3.6 3. 12—14, 6—l. J. D. BUDGEReuter - 419 words
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Article113 1937-07-01 14 Tomorrow the "B" and 'C' class boats of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club will sail the usual afternoon, races, starting at 5.20 p.m. On Saturday the final race for the Clementl Challenge Cup will be sailed at 4 p.m. The race is for women helnuman sailing "B" class113 words
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Article26 1937-07-01 14 A telegram from our Ipoh correspondent describing this morning's training runs for the Perak Races on Saturday will be found on Page 6.26 words
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Advertisement131 1937-07-01 15 BOOK EARLY and be with the crowd at the HAPPY WORLD STADIUM m TOMORROW NIGHT at 8.45 p.m. 'SS and see EIGHT OUTSTANDING FIGHTERS r >|fcv FACE EACH OTHER FOR THE FIRST TIME W^ GUNBOAT JACK vs. NAI SOM PONG J BjL 13) ravmb Hff 7i VENTURA MARQUEZ vs. YOUNG131 words
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Advertisement24 1937-07-01 15 TIGER TESTIMONIALS Mrs. Elmer Q. Zilrh (Jr.) found alone with her guide book, said- Elmer has gone to see a man ahout a TIGER."24 words
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Article668 1937-07-01 15 ONE GOAL AGAINST THE S.CC. SOCCER MEDIOCRITY ON THE PADANG. By "Echo." WEARISOME soccer was served up by the S.C.C. and the Inniskillings on thr padang Last evening. It was a senior game a Division I league match and one felt sympathy for those who668 words
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Article463 1937-07-01 15 Chinese Overhauling The Gunners. The following are the SA FA League tabl s up to date: FIRST DIVISION CHINESE HI TOO GOOD FOR MEDICALS. The Chinese put up a good display lin their third division league match, played on the Harbour Board ground 'yesterday, to beat the Medical463 words
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Article, Illustration197 1937-07-01 15 London, June 30. A FTER a three hours conference, the stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control decided to recognise the forthcoming fight between Tommy Farr, British champion, and Max Schmeling, former world champion, as a world heavyweight title bout. ThisReuter - 197 words
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Article45 1937-07-01 15 TODAY. Soccer: S.R.C. to. Midds. 11, Div. n, padang: Exciie vs. Port Canning, Div. 11, Stadium. Lawn Tennis: Singapore championships, padang. TOMORROW. Lawn Tennit: Singapore championships, padang. poxing: Jack vs. Som Pong, Gauder vs. Marquez, Happy World. Cricket: S.CC. vs. P.W.D., padang.45 words
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705 1937-07-01 15 Many Prizes Donated By National Government Leaders. EVERYTHING is set for the hold! Olympiad during the August ho i a meeting in Singapore of member Aw Cheong Yeow presiding, various It was deeded that charges for ad- mission to the football games, to be held705 words
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Article488 1937-07-01 15 " ECHO - "ECHO" Conducted By S. L. T. A. Championships Wise vs. Yadi Today The Women's Event Soccer League Gunners Or Chinese? TTHE Singapore lawn tennis championships have proceeded splendidly, with little interruption from the weather, and another week should see the tournament about through. In the men's singles488 words
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159 1937-07-01 15 MALAY KOLEKS. Races For Four Types At Siglap. The Malays of Kampong Siglnp. East Coast Road. Singapore will hold their annual kolek races on th? coasroff Siglap on Sunday July 11. beginning at 9 am., and th? public are invited to witness the events. Particulars of the races and the159 words
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Advertisement242 1937-07-01 16 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE FOURTEEN POINTS A series of 14 reasons w h y you s ho u l d choose THE GRK U EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD., to look aflrr your iii^uraiKV needs. Point... 1* The Form of Policy M issued is simple and straightforward, It contains a242 words
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2337 1937-07-01 16 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS IN HIGH COURT SUIT. $60,000 Estate Involved. ''THIS is a case where the plaintiffs, as beneficiaries of the estate of Elizabeth Surin, have been defrauded to tha extent of $60,000 odd through the conspiracy, collusion and fraud of the five defendants. This will2,337 words
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Article128 1937-07-01 16 THE Bombay Dawoodi Bohra community last night entertained Mr. Fida Hussaln Mohamedaii Nakhoda to a tea party at the Airport Hotel in honour of his appointment as a JP. for Singapore. In an address presented to him. the ccmmunity stated that the appointment was most acceptable128 words
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Article61 1937-07-01 16 pHEF at the Adelphl Hotel for the past two years. Herr F. PfeifTer has left Singapore to become manager of the Cameron Highlands Hotel. Herr Pfeiffer's father, grandfather and great grandfather before him j have been chefs in Vienna. Before joining the Adelphi—Seaview organisation, Herr Pfeiffer was61 words
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217 1937-07-01 16 Customs Officer On Extortion Charge. Judgment Reserved In Johore Case. (By Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. June 30. JUDGMENT was reserved yesterday by Sheik Abu Bakar. the second magistrate, in the case in which See Boon Teck, an out-door officer attached to the Woodlands Customs office, ls charged with attempted217 words
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93 1937-07-01 16 A confirmation service was held in St. Peter's Church, Stamford Road. Singapore, on Tuesday—St. Peters Day—when the Lord Bishop of 31nga- pore confirmed 34 candidates from the Asiatic congregations of that church. This service was arranged in connection with the patronal festival celebration of93 words
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Advertisement136 1937-07-01 17 Traditional Coodyear quality combines with surprisingly low exclusive Supertwist Cord body provides extra protection price to make the R-l today's biggest news for British motorists. in every ply against bursts and bruises. Come in and see this newest achievement by "the greatest Then, when we tell you the low introductory136 words
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Advertisement18 1937-07-01 18 O(S» fi Wm CITROEN RENAULT J^^^ Mj VAUXHALL W WOLSELEY LUBRICATION BY SHELL Asiatic Petroleum Co., (S.S.) Ltd.18 words
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Advertisement72 1937-07-01 18 BOSCH t BOSCH SPARKING PLUGS. 517 Famous the world over, in racing and j private cars. Haverou ever tried them? THERE ARE THREE TYPES ONLY WHICH SERVE 9(K OF THE CARS OH THE ROAD. Any trouble with your plugs will be finished, when replacing them by BOSCH SPARKING PLUGS. A72 words
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Article, Illustration505 1937-07-01 18 Motor-Car Registration. TALKS UNDER WAY TO REMOVE ANOMALY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 29. IT took the Federal Council threequarters of an hour, after it had resolved itself into committee, to consider the Road Traffic Bill, which was passed into law and505 words
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Article170 1937-07-01 18 Colombo. 'THE Executive Committee of the Labour Industry and Commerce Department who recently considered an application from the Controller of Labour for the issue of licences to recruit additional labour from India for tea and rubber estates, are understood to have decided against the Controller's application170 words
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Article120 1937-07-01 18 The S.S. Police Band will perform this week as follows under the direction of Mr. J. C. Hitch, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M R.M.S.M.: Today: July 1. at Tctok Ayer *t p.m. March: "Namur". .W. V. Richards. Overture: Mirella" Gounod. Selection: "The Country 01r1"...L. Monckton. Waltz: "NlghU of Gladness"..120 words
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Article53 1937-07-01 18 The official opening of the new St. Mark's School building, Butterworth, will bi held at 5 p.m. on Saturday. July 3. The Hon. Mr. A. M. Goodman. Resident Councillor, Ponang.wiU declare the School open and the Bishop of Singapore will preside. Tengku Kassim has b:«n appointed Aide-de-Camp to H.H. the53 words
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842 1937-07-01 18 A MALAYAN MINER ON LIFE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE. The Man On The Dredge And The Treatment He Gets. To the Editor of the Straits Times. CIR, I was very interested by your comments on Government servants and temporary allowance. In Government, service the salary is not the only factor to842 words
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Article220 1937-07-01 18 PLEA WINS MERCY FOR HUSBAND. DLEADING that he was suffering from the Intoxication of despair." a husband who killed his wife's lover has been acquitted by a Paris jury. The author of this original phrase is a postal clerk named Jean Croset who shot his friend, Oaston220 words
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Article144 1937-07-01 18 SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. C. B. P. PARRY. K.L. Co-operative Marketing Officer. (From Our Own Correspondent, i Kuala Lumpur. June 29. "TTIE death took place this morning at Bungsar Hospital of Mr. C. B. P. Parry. Co-operative Marketing Officer, at Kuala Lumpur The late Mr. Parry was a son of144 words
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Article81 1937-07-01 18 Rumoured Trials. The Japanese naval authorities observe complete silence regarding their plans for equipping the new capital ships, which it is known arc to be included in the new Japanese five year naval programme, says a i special correspondent of the Mor.iiru; Post. It is considered81 words
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67 1937-07-01 18 Holland Is cue c! (M most airminded countries in Europe. Schoolboys learn the names of every KIM. pilot and X.L.M. plane. Special lessons in aviation make part of their education. The Royal Dutch Airlines have among their employees some trained teachers who regularly visit every67 words
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Article130 1937-07-01 18 Position Misinterpreted, Minister Says. Rome. June 29. That Britisn newspaper correspondents were banned from the port of Naples, as reported two days ago, is denied by the Minister of Popular Culture, Signor Alfleri. The incorrect report was caused by the Naples police, the Minister explains. They130 words
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Article219 1937-07-01 18 Complain He Can't Live On 5224 Monthly. 'THE Archduke Leopold sued his mother, the Archduchess Blanche, in the courts in Vienna, asking that she should b- crd?red t' Increase ha monthly a'lowancs from £28 <$224> to £80 (SO 10 1. He complained that <t was Impossible219 words
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Advertisement689 1937-07-01 19 c *2&--' m ff Mr l^ J imam m Hi II ,-W Ij /mt m MORE SHAVES PER BLADE If you vyantto uv« money on shaving, make thu simple test. Put a Blue Gillette In your razor. Count up WbMbVbß j^ carefully the number of perfect shaves «a^a^a^a» It gives689 words
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Advertisement90 1937-07-01 19 mm?j^fimMWm > W^W J* All O^^*^^^^ '"I" IS THE wAIViCif%A IN CONNECTION WITH THE FAMOUS LEITZ LENSES, SPECIALLY CORRECTED AND BUILT FOR THE LEICA SIZE. WHICH TURNS OUT SUCH OUTSTANDING PICTURES! REMEMBER THERE IS NO OTHER LENS WHICH IS "JUST AS SUITABLE." SCHMIDT SHOTEN LTD. 90, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE. "THE90 words
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Article456 1937-07-01 19 HER HANDSHAKE FOR LETTER-WRITER. "YOU WILL GO STRAIGHT." WHEN James Michael Biggs, aged 23. of Poplar, had been bound over for three years at the Old Bailey, for sending a letter threatening to kill her. Miss Evelyn Laye. the actress, met him In the hall of456 words
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Article215 1937-07-01 19 Dying Woman's Act. A SQUEEZE of the hand wa& accept- ed as the "signature" of a will by the President. Sir Boyd Merrlman, in the Probate Court. The will was that of Mrs. Martha Stubbs, who lived with her greatnephew. Mr. Joseph Plckerill, of The215 words
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Article127 1937-07-01 19 Nanking Ban Disregarded. Shanghai. IN spite of the representations of the Central Government to stop Its mall service, the Hultung Co., a SinoJapanese aviation corporation In Tientsin, has continued to handle mail matter secretly, states a Tientsin dispatch to the China Times, and has distributed printed127 words
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417 1937-07-01 19 Eye Lost In Explosion While Experimenting. THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Rita Kubach, of Sylvan Road, Upper Norwood, S.E., shyly took the hand of her counsel, Mr. F. J. Tucker, K.C., accepted his congratulations, then with a timid look toward the imposing figure of the Lord Chief Justice, who417 words
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Article375 1937-07-01 19 PRISON FOR MAN WHO SOLD MSS. rE sale of manuscripts of the iate Colonel T. B. Lawrence "Lawrence of Arabia" to meet the demands of a blackmailer, was part of the defence put forward at Clerkenwell Police Court when Edward Henry Tyler Robinson, aged 39, of Doilis375 words
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Article107 1937-07-01 19 The airship Graf Zeppelin has been flown to Frankfort-on-Maine from Friedrichshafen. This may prove to be her last Journey, for, unlike the ill-fated Hlndenburg and her sister ship now building the Graf Zeppelin cannot use nonlnflammab'.e helium gas Instead of hydrogen It Is understood that her107 words
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188 1937-07-01 19 Laughton Named In U.S. Tax Inquiry. JLIEMBERS of the Congressional Tax Investigation Committee sipped orange and lemon juice as Elmer Irey, chief of the Internal Revenues intelligence service, read out a loni? list of important men who, he alleged, had dodged income tax, says the Washington correspondent of the Daily188 words
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Title Section12 1937-07-01 20 The Straits Times PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS12 words
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Article, Illustration280 1937-07-01 20 MR f.KORGE TRIMMER (aerond from tijtbt. honoured at a dinner by Mr. and Mr*. Tan Chong •Chew. At Mr main table are. reading rlo.'kwne from thr left: The Colonial Secretary, Mr. A. S. Small, Mrs. Lee Chin Kcon. Sir Ong Siang Soil*. Mrs. Mm280 words
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Title Section16 1937-07-01 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT. FOUR PAGES THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1957. No. 77.16 words
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Article, Illustration1588 1937-07-01 1 Reviewed By A MALAYAN MOTHER. Where Children Do Just What They Like. MANY a tired mother at the end of a long day, when the children are at last in bed and peace reigns supreme, must have asked herself whether all this training of the children wasKawa - 1,588 words
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134 1937-07-01 1 Long Link With Singapore Theatricals. |L|RS. P. H. BATTISHELL, who ITI plays the lead in The First Mrs. Fraser," the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club's latest production, which opens at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, reappears on the Singapore amateur stage after an interval of many years. In 1909 as134 words
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Article83 1937-07-01 1 COME of the newest nightgowns and underclothes arj made of brightly coloured chiffon, usually in two contrasting colours. The niched top of a long-sleeved chiffon night-gown may be vivid petunia colour, while the skirt Is of purple chiffon. Other contrasts are amethyst and fuchsia, orange and83 words
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Advertisement78 1937-07-01 1 ntatural ielhyouUi iAYLM ER* Discriminating hostesses serve AYLMER Soups because of that delightful natural flavour. Your guests (and your family too!) will prefer them for the same reason you can j£?£ZJZl3tiJ& difference. SOUPS, because each tin, (by adding milk or water B^j fp^3& I makes double the quan- I tity78 words
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Article, Illustration908 1937-07-01 2 High Front Fashion In All London Shoe Styles. GABARDINE POPULAR. *>y 1 Our London Woman Correspondent. Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, June 17. A SAUNTER round Bond Street and Regent Street is one of the best ways of keeping one's fashion eye in." For not only are the windows full908 words
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Advertisement406 1937-07-01 2 Pimples invite Blood-Poisoning AND Ugly Skin Diseases Dis-ase germi ibound everywhere, J LllCllltfl and the slightest pimple or skin ÜB^^ 1 •brasion offers an open door to THE WONDIR HEALER blood-poisoning, to eradicate the AND tSSI^SSASSESS. SOOTHING ANTISEPTIC isj'ffisrsrJt.^ins? kills germs gently and apply Cuticun OintmfiU. Thil daily treatment relieves406 words
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Advertisement71 1937-07-01 2 SELECTED GOWNS FOR ALL OCCASIONS FROM CHRISTIE 19, Stamford Road, Phone 25X6. "1"^ JLI^-I^ I greatly improves Ciutriment co(3/ fcLw refreshment/or energ^ in work and play? rt?. V J jlforroirr. (Jvaltinc transforms milk S&unA ddmxnu '%JspA 4 plcteti/ aiqesttnle i OVALTME K W M W^^^m A WANDBR ltd., V J71 words
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Article, Illustration315 1937-07-01 3 St. Andrew's Hospital Needs $10,000. Big Drive Planned For Next Week. AN effort to collect $10,000 is being made by the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital during hospital week, which will be held from July 3 to July 10. The management of the Capitol Theatre has again undertaken to give a315 words
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Article196 1937-07-01 3 When Wearing Red. tirHITE, wi<h one or two touches of red. is smart scheme— but it has its dangers! In oru rfect U»e torches of red must absolutely match. This may be easy enough so far as the buttons or sash or handkerchief are concerned, but what about the lipstick196 words
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Article169 1937-07-01 3 This Cleans Almost Everything. /"VNE of the most useful cleaning agents is a bowl of luke-warm water with a few drops of ordinary cheap ammonia poured into it. Use it for washing mirrors. Then give them a final polish with a soft dry cloth, and they will look many times169 words
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Advertisement370 1937-07-01 3 5, STAMFORD ROAD. SINGAPORE. TEL: 383a i4i T* mmm^m—————^mm^—m^^mJ THE LATEST HAIR FASCINATION NESTLE RLURfI COLOUR WAVE SET enables you, in a few minutes to give to your hair deep lasting waves, and chic curls.- while at the same time it adds colour brilliance to your hair. Everyone is using370 words
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Advertisement165 1937-07-01 3 —S«e the **tme on tht 7Him».'pto*e bejort von trnn^— TIME-TESTED BACKED BY PROOF PATERSON, SIMONS 8c CO., LTD. REFRIGERATING Al RCONDITI O N I N G ENGINEERS. S«e the name on the nameplatc before you buy 2mtmw FACE powders rouge i-: T^K'SSES'^S fec»pture it>c b.&om of yoc.li wilh ;he ho>y165 words
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Article335 1937-07-01 4 OVERSEAS FRUIT FOR YOUR TABLE. Round Singapore Markets. By Housewife." Singapore, June 29. I7RESH supplies of cabbages, r carrots and tomatoes arrived yesterday from Hong Kong and Java all in good condition. Tomatoes especially are more inviting this week. They are a good size and on some stalls can be335 words
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Article837 1937-07-01 4 Special To The Straits Times, THIS market list has been specially compiled for the Straits Times by a Singapore housewife and gives last Tuesday's prices. Those prices are only approximate, but they will be useful as a general guide both for women who do their own marketing837 words
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Article172 1937-07-01 4 (Continued from PAGE n.) all-white buckskin shoe. It had an open vamp and was decoratively punched and glmped. A FTER long days out of doors— whether on the tennis court, walking or swimming— when evening comes and dance dresses are donned, shoes can become more glamorous. Evening shoes172 words
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Article139 1937-07-01 4 BOUQUETS AND FLOWER FANS QNE of the prettiest Ideas now In vogue Is that of carrying your floral decoration In your hand. Bouquets do not provide thr> only method, however, for there are flower covered fans which ar^ delightful. Floral muffs, too, arc somstimes seen. They consist of a tiny139 words
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272 1937-07-01 4 Vegetable Juice Drinks On Hay Diet. Is milk jelly permissible in the Hay Diet and tuno should it be flavoured? Yes, milk jelly is allowed provided it is not taken at the same meal as starches and sugars. Make in tha usual way and flavour with vanilla or sherry. As272 words
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Advertisement175 1937-07-01 4 f% New Cutex Smoky Shades 1/^v^^^ Flatter NT mX Your Fingertips Again Cutex is first with Liquid Polish shades that everyone admires. New "smoky" shades are soft and vibrant and very chic. They give a glamour to your finger tips without being bizarre. Ask to see these at your favourite175 words
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Advertisement149 1937-07-01 4 C. K. TANG 231, River Valley Road, SINGAPORE. A lar£e and varied display of Table Linens, Ladies' Underwear, Embroidered Evening Ba&s, Ivory Ornaments, Peking Jewels, Lampshades Camphorwood-Chests, Stools etc. Best Value Quality. Phone No. 2181. =SAVE !=i You Save by shopping at GIAN SINGH Saving is Greater at our ANNUAL149 words
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