The Straits Times, 12 October 1937
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Title Section39 1937-10-12 1 The Straits Times (SBTABUSHKD NEARLY A CWNTURf^- T\ THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS i« PAGES. The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1957. PRICE 10 CENTS 20 pac;ks39 words
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Advertisement227 1937-10-12 1 SINGAPORE: 140. CECIL ST (PHONE ***** 1 5S 3 7 E BRimcmnNiiiCO CIRIII RIND irillNII)lfllllllinni!!liniil!ll!!rinillllllllllllllll!!!IIUIllll!l!llllll!IMll FAIRBANKS SCALES We stock this famous scale |ggf^~Jir a ver y xvii^ e ran 8 e U X capable of weighing loads from 250 1b5. up to 2,0001b5. Prices are exceedingly low. AA.1* 1 °dded227 words
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Advertisement311 1937-10-12 1 STAPLES MATTRESS finest JAattrvss mada I STAPLES MATTRESS— thi: silken -covered blub cables— an exclusive (PATENTED) STAPLES FEATURE GIVE DELICIOUS SOFTNESS AND ABSOLUTE StXBMCB WHICH NO METAL CONNECTION (AS USED IN ALL OTHER MATTRESSES) CAN EVER GIVE. THE OIIP SPRINGS GIVE CORRECT SUPPORT AND LUXURY UN APPROACHED BY ANY SHALLOW311 words
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Advertisement7 1937-10-12 1 foto-portrait at studio 33 by foto-artist only7 words
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The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary117 1937-10-12 2 MRS SEET TIANG SENG (n-e Tan Pood Neo). age 47 passed away peacefully!at her residence. 42 Mandalay Road, on Oct. 11, 1937 at 3.30 a.m. She leaves behind her parents .Mr. and Mrs. Tan En B Slang), her beloved husband, Mr. £*et Tiang Seng, senior salesman of Imperial Chemical117 words
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Advertisement796 1937-10-12 2 At the Government Maternity Hospital to Helen Gertrude vufe of Mr. W. B. Connor. Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.. a daughter on the 10th Instant. F.M.S.. Penang and Indian papers please copy. The engagement is announced between William Eyre, elder son of the late I. W. Williamson and Mrs Williamson of796 words
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Advertisement804 1937-10-12 2 I FOR SALE I "HTLANDIA" CONCRETE MIXERS. PORTABLE. ENGINE DBIVEN. "Globe" No 105. 5 cv. ft. $570 9 cv. ft. Mixers with oi without Elevating Hopper. Hoisting Winch Please apply Hindhede Co., Ltd. FOR HIRE ItKI'RU.FRATOR— New or Used d; j;!33 BOARD RESIDENCE Vacancies at 'Lloyd Honse' Z Moyd -to804 words
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Advertisement827 1937-10-12 2 MISCELLANEOUS It foil HA VI'. KfcLA'IIVICS OK KRILNDS. Overseas nave uu Stiajtt Buaset posted x them jvery wees $14 yearly including postage outslie Malaya $13.20 within Malaya. Orders accompaUM o> remittance* should be addressee! tc Uu Manager. Strait! B"dfp». Singapore TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited for the supply during827 words
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Advertisement866 1937-10-12 2 AUCTION NOTICE IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold Singapore properties. To be held at our saleroom. No. 9-A. (Ist Floor) D'Almeida Street, (Next to The Mercantile Bank of India Ltd.), on Monday, October 18. 1937. at t 36 a.B. Lot 1. Leasehold (999 years) Lands and premises Nos.866 words
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Advertisement1152 1937-10-12 2 PUBLIC NOTICES SUNGEI TUKANG RUBBER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S S.) DIVIDEND NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Directors have declared a SECOND INTERIM DIVIDEND of b r .'c on account of the year ending March 31, 1938 payable on November 8, 1937. AND NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY1,152 words
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Advertisement701 1937-10-12 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporate ir EnglandMAIL .'I&3ENGER AND CARGO SERVICES rENINSULAh AND ORIENTAL S N Ca UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S COVERNM! 1 LONDON ANC FAR EAST MAT. SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDOr- PCS CHINA ».ND JAPAN Due lonnage Spore •Ml PANCHI 1 1500 C* l701 words
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Advertisement354 1937-10-12 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG ss HARUNA MARU Oct. 18 B.S. KATORI MARU NOV. 1 ss KASHIMA MARTJ Nov. 15 ms. VASUKUNI MARU Nov ss. HAKONE MARU Dec. 12 Round trip tickets available354 words
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Advertisement820 1937-10-12 3 SPECIAL HOLIDAY* CRUISES to BANGKOK SAIGON ANGKOR -PNOM PENH Displacement Leaving Returning M.S. Tons Singapore Singapore MEONIA 11,000 Oct 30 Nov 1» BORINOIA 12.500 Dec. 11 Dec. 31 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSNIPS ALL CABINS HAVE ADJOINING PRIVATE BATK ROUNOTRIP FARE: (excluding stay ashore is Bangkok) $140. ENJOY io DAYS VACATION AT820 words
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Advertisement996 1937-10-12 3 SHIPPING IIIE BLUE FVNNEL LINE (Orean The llua KMow Steamship Co.. (lA3*) Ltd. Steam Ship Co. Ltd. and China Mutual Cunard White Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.) Aberdeen Commonwealth Line. The Straits Steamship Co Ltd Shaw Savill Albion Co. Ltd The China Navigation Co Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line996 words
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Article137 1937-10-12 4 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. sagan and Selat Pandjane (Bong rhong) ..3 om Bengkalia L. Blllk (Rokan) 3 pjn. Port de Kock, Padang, Pakan Baroe A Siak (Hong Kwong) ..3 p.m. Java Southern Sumatra by an(Netherlands) 1 P-°> Penang, 81am, Burma, India. Iraq, Palestine, Egypt. E. 8. Africa, O. Britain, Ireland, Europe,137 words
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Article100 1937-10-12 4 INWARD. Wearnes: From Penang and Kuala Lumpur: Arrives every evening other than Sunday*. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives this afternoon. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives this afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives this evening. Imperial: From Europe: Due Thursday evening. OUTWARD. Wearnes To Kuala Lumpur and Penang Mails close 6100 words
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Article60 1937-10-12 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and c' early superscribed "By K.LJW." Malls wUI close at Malacca as follows: Today. Medan by air (Netherlands) 6 p.m. Iran, 'Amsterdam anc London by air (Netherlands) < pjnPenang (Internal Service) 6 pjn Tomorrow. China, Japan, East Siberia,60 words
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Article166 1937-10-12 4 Tuesday, OctoOer iz. Ship* al«nc*Me tbe Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR Main Whar! P W.D. Hoppers Nos. 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. 7 8. Ttl* Belangkas. Dredger Tembakul. Henry Dundas, W. Bt. Spring, W. Bt. Enterprise, Tung Song. Oil Wharf Semlramls. Coal Wnart166 words
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Article163 1937-10-12 4 Mails from Penang and Kuala Lumpur expected today, Oct. 12, by air (Internal Service) will be delivered to boxholders at 7.30 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow. Oct. 13. at 8.25 a.m. Mai's from Europe etc. (Amsterdam) expected today, Oct. 12, by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to163 words
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Article364 1937-10-12 4 Today's Track Work At Ipoh. By Trespasser Ipoh, Oct. 12. COME fast gallops were seen at Ipoh racecourse this morning:. Nutcracker (McLachlan) was one of the first out and took 59 sees, for the last four furlongs springing from the third. The gelding looked good. Another which pleased me was364 words
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Article28 1937-10-12 4 Tbe Scheer for Germany (parcels on'.y). Malls previously announced as closing on Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. will now close today Oct. 12, at noon. Tv28 words
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Advertisement518 1937-10-12 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. i incorporate- us t M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS: BOOKING AGENTS I.M.S KLKS AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYSrtXEFHONE: Prairrt 5433— Pawan MSI _\j_______\ y4^4L_\ Go vla Cai.aa« t> North America— S^&aM Europe Past through trains direct E* vfi wkp a from !hlD< idt at VaDcouvet BgKjkT« Uw\ -fiti Canada'; Evergreen518 words
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Advertisement709 1937-10-12 4 (Incorporated m Straits Settlement*) ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (IncorDorateo in v 8 A.) (ineorporaud ib England) BOSTON NEW YORR BALTIMORB VIA SUEZ CANAI "ELLEKMAN' UN* Out jallf •a. o*vu ./iMimm MONTGOMERY CITY Oct 19 Oct 24 WOrn "1>»» 'STEEL VOYAGER Oct. 23 Oct 28 KOTTERDAM A709 words
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Miscellaneous315 1937-10-12 4 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations *es";iday Last night max rain- oright min temD fall s'shlne temp •F Inches hrs. 'F West Coast. Alor Star 86 Nil 3.5 75 Bayan Lepsu (Penang) 37 Nil 5.3 74 Sitiawan 89 Nil 5.9 73 Bukit Jerain 90 Nil 8.1 72 Malacca 88315 words
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Advertisement399 1937-10-12 5 THE INSIDE STORY B^P^S^^^^^P^^ ABOUT THAT CERTAIN I Jjf J^ 4t^ BEAITY S SUDDEN ffldBBBBS^HBudMim DEATH BAR OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT 'ONCE a DOCTOR' A First National Picture with JEAN MUIR DONALD WOODS Week-end Matinees— 2 P.M. 'FOLLOW THE FLEET' also 'TWO IN REVOLT PAVILION OPENING TONIGHT! A WONDERFUL NEW CHILD399 words
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Advertisement280 1937-10-12 5 stenotyping Shorthand j A Machine d Mffft\ Pull particulars from the SOLS AGENTS^ )UNCAN ROBERTS LTD UN CAPORE -KUALA LUMPUR For Better Cocktails SCHENLEY RYE or BOURBON Agents. CALDBECK'B A Famous Story of the Silent Screen re-lives again as a great Triumph of the Sound Picture! [TONIGHT CAPITOL j^M Wr280 words
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Advertisement307 1937-10-12 5 PERSIAN CARPET HOUSE i 248, Orchard Road Singapore. The Oldest Reliable Carpel Dealers wish to notify that their prices foi ALL CARPETS are now on sale at MARKED PRICES. These prices ha- c been reduced to the lowest level for the convenience of the buying public. We urge you to307 words
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Miscellaneous228 1937-10-12 5 I WHAT IS ON TODAY. GLOBE THEATRE: Rembrandt. 7.30 and 9 30 p.m. SKY THEATRE: Moonlight Sonata. AMUSEMENT PARKS. DANCE HALLS. ETC. Singapore: GREAT WORLD CABARET. Dance 8.30 p.m. to midnight. NEW WORLD CABARET: Dance 6 p.m. to midnight. HAPPY WORLD. CABARET: Dance 9.15 p.m. to midnight. Seremban: N.S. DANCE228 words
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583 1937-10-12 6 AROUND THE MARKETS. Wall Street And London Record Further Falls. LOCAL TIN SHARES ALSO EASIER: RUBBERS LIFELESS. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Oct. 12. Hopes of an improvement in the stock markets which were entertained at the close of last week have been rudely shattered this morning. The crack in583 words
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152 1937-10-12 6 THE following quotations are pub- lished by courtesy of Messrs. S. E. Levy and Co., Singapore. Messrs White, Weld and Company, New York, report ny cable regarding yesterday's markets: STOCKS. TIM further decline of the market In spite of the absence of news seemingly indicates152 words
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Article437 1937-10-12 6 MALAYA, including Brunei and Labuan, exported 52,377 tons of rubber in September, states the Controller of Rubber. Of this amount the mainland in Malaya exported 51.325 tons: Straits Settlements islands 859 tons; and Labuan 27 tons. At the end of August Malaya had under-exported compared with437 words
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Article32 1937-10-12 6 The Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington announces that Marsman Investments Ltd., of Manila has registered for sale on the American market 225,000 shares (ordinarj shares of 10s. par), valued at $1,811,67532 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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Article568 1937-10-12 6 All shares quoted asove are fully paid. Issue Val. Frasers Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Airpat Tin 5/3 5/9xd 5/3 5/tocd £1 Asam Kumbang 34/- 36/- 34/- 36/£1 Austral Malay 55/- 57/-nom 55/- 57,'5/- Ayei Hitam 31/3 32/3 31/- 32/6 1 Ayer Weng 0.87 0.92' 0.85568 words
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Article399 1937-10-12 6 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.50 1.60 1.55 1 fiS 2 2 do 1 l k% Prels. 2.40 2.50 2.45 2.55 10 10 Atlas Ice «1.00 lU.OOn. 8.00 lO.OOn. 1 l B. M. Broadcasting 0.47 Vfe 0.60nom 0.50 0.60nom 1 1 B. M. Trustee 6.25 7.00cd 6.25 J 25399 words
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Article228 1937-10-12 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 59i 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 102 104 norn 4>/2% IW>7 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 norn I'itt I!** red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 4C 113 115 norn 4.V 1913 red. 1963 (2.000,000 int.228 words
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Article368 1937-10-12 6 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated). Alicnby Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt 1.70 1.90 1.70 180 Alor uajah Amai. Malay Ayer Hitam Ayer Molek Ayer Par.as Bassett Batu Llntang Bedford Benta Borelli Brogas Brunei Un BuKit Katll Bukit K. B Bukit Kepong Buklt Timah (S10) ChanKKat Serdang Connemara Glenealy368 words
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Article367 1937-10-12 6 London, Oct. 11. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated:— Yester- Rise day. or Fall conversion U»n 5 p.e. 1944-64 1"H Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 HOtt <• War Loan, 3 M p.c 101% Com.367 words
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Article84 1937-10-12 6 Tuesday, October 12, Noon. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Oct. 271/a 27 5/16 Good F. A. Q. in bales(F.O.B.) Oct. 26 Va 26;' 8 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Tone of Market: Dull and easier. Latest84 words
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Article105 1937-10-12 6 London. Cct. 11. The following were mean rates ruling at n;x>n toduy: Paris 148 31/32 Atnens ***** New York 4. 95 >4 Bucharest 612 1-j Montreal 4 sellers Brussels 29.39% Rio 4!i Geneva 21. 55 Mi selleis official I Amsterdam 8.96%. Uel,;radt 216 Milan 94 Vs Buenos Aires unquotedBritish Wireless - 105 words
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Article21 1937-10-12 6 The $90,000 new Convent building In Taiping is nearing completion. The new nurses' hotel along Main Road Vs also taking shape.21 words
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Advertisement61 1937-10-12 6 EXTERMITE" THE WHITE ANT KILLER An "EXTERMITE" outfit will enable yon to reduce your repair bills and protect your trees against the attacks of white ants. The outfits complete with full instructions for use are obtainable from Any of our branches, post free. Manufactured by THE SCOTIA MAHBFACTURIU6 CO. Singapore.61 words
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Article636 1937-10-12 7 BREAK IN PRICES OF TIN AND COPPER. IRON AND STEEL FAMINE ENDED. IN their Foresight Saga of Sep* 30. Messrs. William Jacks and Co., London, write: A Scottish correspondent wrote us recently that sentiment has no cash value, so that the Royal Mint staff wU no636 words
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96 1937-10-12 7 The following were the output 3 of tin-producing companies in the Austral Malay group for the month of September: Hours. Yardage. Piculs Ore. Kampong Kamunting 628 112,000 307 A-sam Kumbang 644 266,000 47S Ulu Yam 561 108,000 363 Thabawlelk Tin 564 170,000 622 Puchong Tin96 words
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785 1937-10-12 7 Dependent On Outside Sources For All Vital Raw Materials. GREATEST SACRIFICE WOULD BE BORNE BY BRITISH DOMINIONS. IN a leading article on "Japan's Economic Vulnerability the Financial Times says: Protests against Japan's war methods in China have reached the point where they are785 words
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Article99 1937-10-12 7 During the week ending Oct. 2 exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 26,288 cases, of which: 15,253 (58 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom^ 1,155 (5 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 8,995 (34 per cent.) cases to Canada,99 words
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Article71 1937-10-12 7 The following mining statistics refer to September:— Hours. Yardage. Plculs Ore. Kamra Tin 453 138,000 435 (The dredge did not work from Sept 25 to Oct. 2, due to a breakdown in the generator cranksh t'.\) KlnU Kellas 615 137,700 1.012 Paroi Tin 541 62,500 20071 words
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287 1937-10-12 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Oct. 1 Company Dividend Books Close 12, 1 10 a.m. Total cot Date Be. Mi Payable Date TMI to date TIM To Ampat Tin 3% Int. Sept 20 Oct. 31 Oct. 4 Mambau 6% Final Oct. IS Oct. SI Oct. It Mtmbau 5%287 words
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Article314 1937-10-12 7 AT THE MERCY OF WALL STREET. HIGHER OUTPUT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. LEWIS AND PEAT LTD. in then weekly report on the London rubber market dated Sept. 28. write:— The market during the last week has again been at the mercy of Wall Street, which has affected prices314 words
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Article198 1937-10-12 7 The following dividends have either been declared or proposed:— HEVEA (JOHORE) RUBBER. A flnil of 6 per cent, making 10 per cent, for the year ended June 30. The net profit after transferring £2,000 to depreciation reserve was £12,688. LUBOK RUBBER. An interim of 5 per cent,198 words
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197 1937-10-12 7 (incorporated in England). Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1.147,828 Capital Paid up £1.060.000 BOARD Of DIRECTORS The Rlgnt Hon. Lord Cattc oi Cairncatto. Sir Charles Alexander Innes. X. C.5.1., C.1.8. Sa Thomas dmiifi Xc P. B. Chalniers, K*q. Sir197 words
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Advertisement510 1937-10-12 7 HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the Colony ot Honß Kong) Tht liability oi members is limited to the extent ano ip manner prescribed ov Ordln •nee No 6 ji 1929 it the Oolony Authorised .'apltal *5j COC.OOt I»ueo anc Pullv Paid-Dp $20.1/0': OCf lUf-erve Funds:— Sterllne 6.500.000 Hont510 words
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Advertisement558 1937-10-12 7 CHARTED!) BANU OP INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Kircrporateo :n Gnglana j? Royat Crurte: 18.-.31 Paid Dp Capital Uj 600.000 «*-arr» Ot £5 eacb J3.000.00t Reserve Funa t3.000.0M Reserve Liability al Proprietor? Ca.OCC.OOC Hfc'AU Jr'HCt: 38. Sisbopifat* ondnn X U t. AmiitMi Hong Konu Rangoon Alor Star Uoik Saigon Bangkok Ipoh558 words
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Article817 1937-10-12 8 MONTHLY REVIEW FOR AUGUST. EXPORTS IMPORTS INCREASE. Washington, D.C. INDUSTRIAL output in the United States was maintained during August at an even pace although probably somewhat below July, figures having decreased only slightly from the high summer level of late July. Steel mill activity and production817 words
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Article190 1937-10-12 8 Kruschen Made Her Feel Better Look Years Younger. Backache caused this woman to much pain that she could not take exercise, and, as a result, she soon put on weignt. She tells in the following letter now she overcame her troubles with Kruschen: "I190 words
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Advertisement136 1937-10-12 8 A PURE LIQUID SHAMPOO MADE FROM AN 80% OLIVE OIL BASE. PROVIDES A RICH CRCAMV LATHER. LEAVES THE HAIR SOFT AND LUSTRC Z. From all ChemisU and Stores. Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES. m on* ne*« m»mbron«i or* K>3th»d and htalvd quickly by g«nH*. •fUcllv* CIYCOTMYMOIINE. .ncomm»i»i»d by decten for evw 40136 words
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Advertisement81 1937-10-12 8 DUNLOP FOR LONGEST SERVICE VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL ONE RECITAL ONLY FRIDAY OCTOBER 15TH 9.30 P.M. "MARITZA" CELEBRATED EUROPEAN HARPIST AN EVENT OF UNIQUE INTEREST TO MUSIC LOVERS BOOKING AT LITTLE'S the water of -life Super- aerated, fresh and clear and with that joyful sparkle Particular People Prefer Phoenix SODA WATER81 words
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Miscellaneous649 1937-10-12 8 Broadcasting. SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 1.33 Me/* (Z25 ml p.m. 6 00 Indian music. Gramophone records. 0.20 Chinese music. Selections from Pelplng dramas oy Mei Lan Pang. Gramophone records. 6 45 Children's programme. (English). 7.30 Time, weather, news and announcements. 7.45 Programme of Instrumental solos by the Station Orchestra. 8.15 Victor649 words
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Miscellaneous619 1937-10-12 8 Talks by representative English people: (2) John Hcrroclts, of Lancashire, owner of a spinning mill.* Introduced by Anthony Weymouth. 7.20 "The Old Polk? at Home" (Second series)— 1. Popular melodies of yesterday The B.B.O Enicire Orchestra; leader, Daniel Metea: conductor, Eric Pogg. Ernest Hargreaves (Tenor). Dorothy Fjlkard (pianoforte). 8. OS619 words
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Miscellaneous131 1937-10-12 8 LYNDHURST. TODAY VK3LR 9.58 Mc/s (31.3m) ■a 8.50 Chimes. Fifteen minutes of popular music. 8.20 News in French for listeners in New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. 9.40 National news bulletin. 9. SO Queensland and North Australian news bulletin. 10.00 News, markets and weather fot North Australia. 10 20 Play.131 words
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220 1937-10-12 9 KWANGSI ARMY TO REINFORCE SHANGHAI DEFENDERS. 200,000 Troops Being Held In Readiness. BOGGY GROUND HOLDING UP BIG OFFENSIVE. Shanghai, Oct. 11. MMITH bright sunshine replacing the rain t of the past few days, fighting was resumed in various sectors today but was still restricted owing to the bogginess of theReuter - 220 words
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322 1937-10-12 9 "ENTIRE WORLD STANDS BEHIND CHINA." Nanking's Thanks For Support. rVB. WANG CHUNG-HUI, Nankin* Foreign Minister, in a Press interview, expressed China's sincere appreciation for the moral and spiritual support from various quarters, says a message issued by the Singapore Chinese Consulate-General. "The resolution and two reports adopted by the League322 words
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Article95 1937-10-12 9 Mr. P. L. B. C. Alwis. A Singapore Singhalese sportsman, P. L. B. Charles Alwis, died in the Singapore General Hospital on Sunday. It is understood that Alwis was found ill In his father's house at Middle Road and was removed to Hospital, where he was treated95 words
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53 1937-10-12 9 Bangkok, Oct. 10. The British Minister to Siam, Sir Josiah Crosby, arrived In Bangkok today after his visit to England. He was welcomed by the British Legation the French Charge d'Affalres and representatives of the British Association, Siam Society and leaders of the Indian, Chinese53 words
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98 1937-10-12 9 Small Japanese Force Enters Outskirts. According to a Peiping message, the larger part of Shichlachwang. which Is supposed to be the last stronghold In the province of Hopei, was apparently still hi the hands of Chinese troops yesterday evening, in spite of the semiofficial Japanese report98 words
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Article92 1937-10-12 9 Munitions and Food Running Short. •THOUSANDS of marooned Japanese troops who have been fighting on the south bank of the Wanchopln Creek for two days continuously face annihilation or starvation unless munitions and food supplies can reach them immediately, according to Sin Chew Jit Poh. Attempts by92 words
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Article195 1937-10-12 9 'Door Still Left Open For Discussion.' London, Oct. 11. DRESS comments on the situation created by the Italian reply to the Anglo-French Note reveal a distinct cleavage of opinion. The News Chronicle urges the opening of the Pyrenees frontier to allow arms to flow to the Spanish195 words
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295 1937-10-12 9 "SEMI-INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT. DRO- JAPANESE Chinese officials In Tientsin and Peiping have proposed that Gen. Tsao Kun, a former dictator of the defunct Peking Government, should be elected President of the Hua Pel Kuo (North China State), according to Sin Chew Jit Poh. Under295 words
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Article339 1937-10-12 9 WOMAN AS THIN AS A SHADOW Mesh-forming Tablets Restored Her Health. Many men and women all over the Strait* are trying everything they can think of la a vain endeavour to put on weight They eat feverishly, upset their stomachs wllb endiess doses of nauseating Cod Liver CM but all339 words
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Advertisement215 1937-10-12 9 t TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.30 pjn. Dinner and Dance (informal) 9.30 to midnight SPECIAL CABARET ATTRACTION BRYMAN'S REVUE 5 STAR ARTISTES DANCING ACROBATICS BURLESQUE COMEDY A MINIATURE REVUE Non-dinors $1.00 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA When in Penan* stay at Directed by Dan Hopkins. THE E. AND O. HOTEL ADELPHI Pi|P215 words
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Advertisement129 1937-10-12 9 INSURANCE. FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARhNE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THE LONDON ASSC'RANCk HONG KONO FIRE INSCfi. SO uVO PHOENIX A3SUiIANCF JO LTO WESTERN ASSURANCE CC UNION INCCE SOCIETY Oh CANTO* LTO. EAGLE STAR INS. CC. LTD BRITISH AMERICA ASSITRANC* CO GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. f Incorporate! in 8 8 i SELANGOR CLUB FRASER^S129 words
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Article141 1937-10-12 10 SINGAPORE. ADELPHI HOTEL Spcc.al Dinner Dance. GARRICK THEATRE. GEYLANG Krishna Sudama and Vasanta. Sena —Double Feature Hindustani Talkies 7 p.m. to midnight. GLOBE THEATHK Rembrandt. GREAI WOKLIt—TIIF BKT rAJLKD Moonlight Sonata. HAPPY WORLD Cabaret. Dancing, ralklee Cinemas. Theatres and Side Shows. NEW WORLD 9lae Shows. Cabaret. Dancina raiklet Theatre*141 words
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945 1937-10-12 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCT. 12, 1937. NOT ENOUGH MONEY. We are full of enthusiasm for the proposal of the Friends of Singapore that a building comprising a large central hall, which would be available for public meetings, concerts, lectures and balls, and two conforming wings to be used945 words
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Article166 1937-10-12 10 Sunday, Oct. 10. HE. Dr. H. H. Kung (Finance Minister for China), H.E. MajorGeneral W. G. S. Dobbie, Hon. Chief Justice and Mrs. A. K. a'Beckett Terrell. Air Vice-Marshal and Mrs. A. W. Tedder, Commodore and Mrs. M. L. Clarke, Dr. P. K. C. Tyau, Hon. Mr. F.166 words
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Article110 1937-10-12 10 Mr. F. C. H. Smith has been pointed assistant secretary of the Singapore Swimming Club. The Hon. Mr. W. G. C. Blunn, Mrs. Blunn and Miss Blunn have returned to Kuala Lumpur from leave. Surg-on Commander E. R. Sorley, MJJ., Ch.B D.P.H., Royal Navy, Senior Medical Officer,110 words
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995 1937-10-12 10 We Shall Fly 300 Miles An Hour At 40,000 Feet. "TREMENDOUS forward strides in the important task of improving inter-Imperial communications are expected during tbe next few months. In addition to experimental flights across the Atlantic in preparation for a regular air service bstween Great995 words
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Article413 1937-10-12 10 CHIPS sail right Into the heart of Hull They saunter casually across the main streets, their masts become mixed up with the electric cable poles. Trawlers steam in from the North Sea across roads and nestle their smoke stacks against the chimneys ot Hull. Barges roll413 words
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Article823 1937-10-12 10 Geography. CING/7ORE business people are so used to receiving weirdly- addressed letters from overseas that they have C3as:d to smile at such imaginative inscriptions as "Singapore, China. But the Straits Times had a letter yesterday that should take all awards for completeness, even if it was823 words
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Advertisement116 1937-10-12 10 ESSENTIAL JEWELLERY for MEN SILVER GOLD WHITE GOLD P. H. HENDRY Jeweller 78. North Bridge Road, SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. MALAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, LTD. RETAIL BOOKSELLERS STATIONERS. tCorner of Armenian St. and Stamford Rd.) Telephone 5929. Specialists in books on all snbjecU. High Class Stationery etc FOR ALL OF VISION DEFECTS116 words
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Article, Illustration636 1937-10-12 11 JAPANESE BIG DRIVE BELIEVED BEGUN. "Important Announcement This Afternoon." r FHE Japanese grand offensive at Shanghai is believed to have started* Dawn broke today to the thunder of a concerted bombardment of the Chinese positions by the Japanese land and naval guns, reports Reuter. Chinese artilleryReuter - 636 words
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Article125 1937-10-12 11 Fresh Allegations By Nanking, SCORES OF CHINESE VICTIMS. JAPANESE troops have again made use of poison gas following an unsuccessful attack on the Chinese lines at Wentsaopang, according to a message from the Nanking Foreign Office and issued by the Singapore Chinese Consulate- General. It is125 words
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Article167 1937-10-12 11 CABINETS TO DISCUSS ITALIAN NOTE. MEETINGS TODAY AND TOMORROW. London, Oct. 11. THE uninitiative and unconstruc- tive character of the Italian reply to the Anglo-French invitation to the tri-partite discussions on measures for making non-inter-vention effective is much regretted in official circles in London. The Note and allBritish Wireless - 167 words
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50 1937-10-12 11 WITHDRAWAL OF VOLUNTEERS. REPORTED OFFER It is learned in London that tlie Spanish Government is prepared in the event of the withdrawal of all volunteer? from Franco's side to agree to the withdrawal of all volunteers fighting on the side of the Government, Including members of the Internationa! Brigade.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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81 1937-10-12 11 London, Oct. 11. AT a Mansion House meeting of representatives of financial, commercial and business interests in the City, the Lord Mayor (Sir Harry Twyford, a former Malayan) presided and announced that he would undertake a collection in the City for theReuter - 81 words
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44 1937-10-12 11 Negotiations have opened in Paris between the French National Railways and a group of Swiss banks for a loan of 100,000,000 Swis francs, with interest at 4 per cent. It is understood an agreement Is imminent.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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190 1937-10-12 11 Japan's Self-Defence Plea "Just A Little Too Thin." THE TIMES ON TOKIO'S REPLY. IN an editorial on Japan's reply to condemnation of their action in China by the League of Nations and the United States Government, The Times says it is a little bewildering that the Nanking Government, which has190 words
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Article133 1937-10-12 11 Chinese Envoy Defends Dispatch Of Troops. London, Oct. 11. A/|R- Quo Tai-chi, Chinese Ambas- sador in London, in a letter to The Times claims that the Chinese Government would have failed in its primary duty if it had not ordered a movement of Chinese troops within ChineseReuter - 133 words
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Article22 1937-10-12 11 Three Japanese warships were hit but not seriously dsmaged by Chinese artillery fire from Pootung on Sunday, says Sin Chew Jit Poh.Sin Chew Jit Poh - 22 words
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Article205 1937-10-12 11 "Aimed At Embroiling The Powers." London, Oct. 11. 'THERE can be few who have closely followed events in the Far East who are not convinced that the Chinese have manoeuvred the Japanese into the campaign around Shanghai with the double and perfectly legitimate object of creatingReuter - 205 words
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Article, Illustration128 1937-10-12 11 Sequel To Slimming Cure. Berlin, Oct. 11. OENATE MULLER ("Sunshine Susie"), one of Germany's most prominent film actresses has died in a Berlin nursing home at the age of 31. Her death follows a long and painful illness contracted as a result of slimming cure she underwentAneta-Trans-Ocean - 128 words
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Article128 1937-10-12 11 New Low Record Reached For Year. THE slump in New York stock market continues and yesterday saw further heavy marking down of most securities. Dow-Jones averages for all classes of stocks dropped to record low levels for this year. Industrials dropped 5.14 points to 138.79128 words
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Article97 1937-10-12 11 Police Charge Crowd: Arrest 15. London, Oct. 11. CIR Oswald Mosley, who was struck on the head by a stone flung at him when he was about to address an open air meeting at Liverpool yesterday and was removed to 1 ospital suffering from concussion andBritish Wireless - 97 words
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Article92 1937-10-12 11 London, Oct. 11. A THREE days' conference on Empire migration and development opened this morning in London. More than 400 people, including representatives of Dominion Governments and heads of municipalities in the United Kingdom and representatives of migration organisations are taking part. The conference is not directedBritish Wireless - 92 words
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Article128 1937-10-12 11 MORE MONEY FOR EGYPT'S DEFENCES. Massing Of Italians In Libya. Cairo, Oct. 12. THE cabinet has authorised a supplementary estimate of £1,014,000 for the army and defence of Egypt's frontiers. A message from Rome says that according to official circles recent troops in Libya, and as the equivare in accordanceReuter - 128 words
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Article28 1937-10-12 11 A merchant vessel believed to be British was bombed by an insurgent plane about eight miles off Port Tarragona (says Reuter from Valencia). This vessel was not hit.Reuter - 28 words
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Article195 1937-10-12 11 FRESH BID TO PERSUADE JAPAN. Brussels As Venue Of 9-Power Talks. SANCTIONS IF PEACE EFFORTS FAIL? DRITAIN and the United States are trying to induce Japan to participate in the proposed NinePower Conference whereby it is hoped to work out a course for mediation, according to Chinese diplomatic circles (reportsReuter - 195 words
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Article33 1937-10-12 11 London, Oct. 11. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived in Berlin from Paris this morning. The Duke will study housing conditions during his visit to Germany -British Wireless.British Wireless - 33 words
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Advertisement55 1937-10-12 11 ■IP Your Choice of You will be sure to find your favourite cheese at the COLD STORAGE. Or perhaps you are looking for something new. Mild, medium, or nippy, whatever your taste requires, our wide selection of imported cheeses can supply it. Phone: 5376 (4 Lines) Advt. of Singapore Cold55 words
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326 1937-10-12 12 SMUGGLERS STAB POLICEMAN AT KATONG. Malay Constable In Plain Clothes. ASSAILANTS MAKE OFF, BUT LEAVE BOOTY. Woman Sees Contraband Carried Across Lawn. CTABBED in the back while attempting to capture three Chinese smugglers in Fort Road, near Katong Park, early this morning, a Malay police constable lies seriously injured in326 words
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Article149 1937-10-12 12 Veteran Leader Of Kuomintang. A FORMER prominent member of the Chinese community in Singapore and a veteran leader of the Kuomlntang. Mr. Teo Eng Hock, who went to China from Singapore several years ago to take up the post of member of the Overseas Chinese Affairs149 words
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121 1937-10-12 12 CHINESE WOMEN COLLECT $10,000 FOR RED CROSS. Bandages And Clothes Sent To Soldiers. MORE than $10,000 Straits has been collected by the Singapore Chinese women's red cross committee. The committee also has sent a case of bandages to China, and is busy making clothes and scarves tor the soldiers. Its121 words
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Article59 1937-10-12 12 A Sikh constable attached to the Rumah Miskin police station accidenta'ly shot himself In the left thigh early this morning. It appears he was cleaning the weapon in the station when it went off and the bullet passed through the thigh, causing severe bleeding. He was taken59 words
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Article75 1937-10-12 12 COLONY rubber stocks on September 30 totalled 53,756 tons, compared with 51.?53 tons or Aug. 31 Of the above stocks, dealers held 43.333 tons distributed as to 32 712 tons in Singapore Island: 6.313 tons in Penan? Island; 2.465 tons in Proving VVrllesley; 1.815 tons in75 words
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Article57 1937-10-12 12 Another ambulance for first-aid work in the China war sones has been given in Singapore, by Mr. Ong Boon Tat, managing director of the New World Amusement Park. One given by Malayan Breweries. Limited, and Fraser and Neave, Limited, is being built by Borneo Motors Limited. B»th57 words
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Article73 1937-10-12 12 Chinese Consul Tours East Coast. /\N a tour of East Coast towns of Malaya, the Chinese ConsulGeneral In Singapore, Mr. Kao Ling Pai. left by motor car yesterday, accompanied by Mr. Lin Ann Fang, eleveconsul. Among the towns included in the Itinerary are Johore Bahru, Merslng, Kuantan. Gambang. Kuala Lipls.73 words
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377 1937-10-12 12 A VIVID description of the Canton air raids and of his ten months' work in South China, from the time he relinquished the Consul Generalship in Malaya, was given by Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau, Foreign Commissioner in South China to the Nanking377 words
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Article266 1937-10-12 12 Insurance Policy Payments. To Nominees, Not To Estate, Judge Directs. I*HAT money paid on an insurance policy was payable to the nominees named in the policy and not into the deceased's estate was held by Mr. Justice a'Beclcett Terrell in a judgment delivered in the Supreme Court yesterday. The case266 words
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Article62 1937-10-12 12 rO policemen attached to Rumah Miskin police station, appeared Defore Mr. L. C. Goh, in the fourth police court, Singapore, yesterday on separate summons. They were charged with negligently allowing a Chinese, charged with having attempted to commit suicide, to escape from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on Sept.62 words
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Article, Illustration369 1937-10-12 12 China Charities Enough This Year, Government Thinks. FOLLOWING an announcement made by Major-Gen. W. G. S. Dobbie, G.O.C. Malaya that the Government does not wish street collections to take place this year in view of the exceptional appeals for charity for the China369 words
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Article33 1937-10-12 12 It is understood that Capt. D. P. White, who was formerly stationed in Penang, is to ba posted to Alor Star as acting state veterinary surgeon, Kedah, at the end of the year.33 words
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167 1937-10-12 12 Third Armed Hold-Up In Singapore Street. VET another armed robbery occurred in Armenian Street at about midnight last night. Three Chinese, armed with daggers, held up a Chinese in a ricksha and. brandishing their weapons, are alleged to have robbed him of $4. The robber* escaped. The robbery was similar167 words
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Letter82 1937-10-12 12 Youth Plays While Older Men Drill. To the Editor of the Straits Times. SIR,— It was a disgusting sight to see the so-called young sportsmen at the Tanglln Club, Buklt Tlmah Golf Club, the padang. and other places enjoying their week-end sport while the older82 words
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Article17 1937-10-12 12 Mr. Khor Beng Hoe, of the staff of the Segamat English School, is on three months' leave.17 words
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Advertisement131 1937-10-12 12 BWestinghouse Pfi& REFRIGERATOR U|on|g|^| rT i i J^^j&ojaiiftj|gfc -»^> GIVE REFRIGERATOR VALUES THIS FINAL TEST Kitchen-proved Savings The 1637 Westinghouse proves performance where peiioimance counts IN THE KITCHEN. Certified records snow what thta new 1937 Westinghouse has already done in 89 practical proving kitchens. Startling evidence of low-cost operation with131 words
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356 1937-10-12 13 DR. TYAU ATTACKS LACK OF ENERGY. 'Japan Followed The West; We Fight For Our Life.' "lI AD China succeeded after 1860, when we first came into contact with Western civilisation, in shaking off the shackles of our ancient civilisation, we would not356 words
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Article, Illustration15 1937-10-12 13 Kuala Lumpur Chinese schoolchildi en marching with banners to the celebration of the "Double Tenth."15 words
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Article, Illustration255 1937-10-12 13 Arrived In Morning, Wed In Afternoon. Mr. John Sime's Niece Marries Mr. J. Mac Lean. THE marriage .took place yesterday afternoon of Mr. James A. E. MacLean, of Sime, Darby and Co. Ltd., Malacca, and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hutton, of Melbourne, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore. The bride Is the255 words
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288 1937-10-12 13 China Wants Cash, Not Men From Malaya. —Dr. Tyau. LuCAL Chinese are not needed to fight in China, warned Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau, Foreign Commissioner in South China, when speaking to the Singapore Chinese Association last night. However, he carried a message from General Chiang Kai-shek to Malayan Chinese288 words
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Article24 1937-10-12 13 The engagement is announced of Mr. W. Wratten, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, Kuala Lumpur, to Miss MarJorie Hollingdale, of Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.24 words
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Article61 1937-10-12 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Oct. 11. There has bsen a big Influx o." Chinese -immigrants into Slam during the last few days. The chief causes are believed to be the hostilities in China and the fact that the immigration fee will be double the61 words
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Article125 1937-10-12 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 11. OEVENTY delegates from all parts of Malaya sat for ten hours In Kuala Lumpur yesterday discussing means of co-ordinating th 2 China distress relief work. A board of five Joint-chairmen was formed as foKows: Mr. Tan Kah Kee125 words
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76 1937-10-12 13 /CHARGED with having used criminal violence on a girl of ten, Sim Llan Peng was acquitted by a jury by a majority of six to one at the Singapore Assizes yesterday. The accused denied the offence and alleged that the case was brought against him76 words
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358 1937-10-12 13 *T*HC driver of a car concerned in a collision with a ricksha, W. D. Lambert, of Bukit Timah Road, was exonerated by the Coroner, Mr. w. G. Porter, at an inquest yesterday into the death of the ricksha puller, Teo Yoke Choon, aged358 words
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381 1937-10-12 13 Insufficient Staff At Mental Hospital, Jury Says. CIFTEEX European patients at the Singapore Mental Hospital have only two attendants, it was revealed at an inquest yesterday. A rider that the hospital was understaffed and that proper supervision might have prevented the suicide of381 words
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Article197 1937-10-12 13 War Affects Japanese Ships. JL Vessels Taken Off Regular Runs. JAPANESE shipping lines are withdrawing their vessels and are replacing many of them with chartered ships. Although no announcement of the rpason has been made, it Is understood that ir.anv of the vessels are required tor military and naval purposes.197 words
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Article18 1937-10-12 13 The Junior Cambridge class of tne Anglo-Chinese School, Malacca, has given $53 for the relief of China sufferers.18 words
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Advertisement50 1937-10-12 13 DIAMOND BEER* INDIGESTION and its resultant pains are often JJ* Iwi^ a matter of too much acid in a WSfSBk the stomach. Promote proper digestion— relieve the add con- v J u **tTjA dit ion and feel better by taking J"»^ U PHILLIPS' MILK OF MAGNESIA Formula: Munevium tirdroxidt P-7J50 words
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Advertisement83 1937-10-12 13 FREE PRESS Malaya's Leading Morning Newspaper. AIR MAIL EDITION on sale at KUALA LUMPUR 9a.m. Lines to a Lady Filmy W.8.f31 at a new LOW PRICE Filmy 10 PRICE 6.75 I Filmy 11 PRICE 8.50 j Filmy 3o PRICE 8.50 Filmy 20 PRICE 10.50 J GIRDLES, PANTIES, CORSELETTES are all83 words
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Article, Illustration453 1937-10-12 14 GORDONS NARROWLY ESCAPE DEFEAT IN CUP SEMI-FINAL DRAW WITH CHINESE II MEANS REPLAY. Second String Fights Hard For Goal Near End. THE Gordon Highlanders narrowly escaped being knocked out of the Singapore Cup competition by the Chinese second string when they met at Anson Road Stadium yesterday in the first453 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-10-12 14 J. SOLOMON taken in play in the Israelight tennis tournament, which is going on at Goodwood Park. —Straits Times Photograph.20 words
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Article113 1937-10-12 14 IN the Singapore V.M.C.A. tennis tournament yesterday A. Lim and E. M. Tampoe-Philips 3» lost to M. G. Eber and I. Eber (+3) 6—2. 3—6. 6—2 In the men's doubles. Ties for today are: Men's Doubles E Simon and Kamis vs. R. E. Meyer and Dr. G113 words
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Article58 1937-10-12 14 ISRAELIGHT tennis tourney results are: S. Marshall (scr) beat E. Simon (—15.3) 6—2. 6—4. M. Woelz (sen beat C. Simon scr) 6—o. 6—o. Ties drawn for play are: TUESDAY E. Ellis and E. M. Akerib vs. B Solomon and Roth. WEDNESDAY S. Marshall (sen vs. I. Baker (—l5).(58 words
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Article16 1937-10-12 14 Tli? hockey match between the S.C.RC. and Raffles College, fixed for yesterday, was cancelled16 words
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Article39 1937-10-12 14 The match between the Sepoy Lines Golf Club and the Island Club played on Sunday morning over the Island course resulted in a win for the Island Club by 7 points to 3V4 points39 words
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Article101 1937-10-12 14 4 UCKLAND professional A. Murray finished the championship (72 holes) with a total of 297. He was cheered as the winner two strokes ahead of the field. Then he was disqualified. In the final round while his partner was holing out Murray had tried a101 words
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113 1937-10-12 14 Club Has Several Newcomers. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 11.' •■pHE Selangor Club were beaten by ttio only goal scored in their match with the Casuals this evening, play being fast and exciting. The Casuals' margin of victory might have been larger,113 words
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Article26 1937-10-12 14 Rugby: S.C.C. "A" vs. H.M.S. Terror; St. Andrew's School vs. Royal Artillery (Blakan Matt) at Farrer Park. Hockey: S.R.C. vs. Katonp Sports Club.26 words
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323 1937-10-12 14 SIAMESE BELOW USUAL FORM. (From Our Own Correspondent.) VI.-l A k 11 4 MXII. Hemchit scored a surpri with a knock-out in the fo bout at the City Park this evenin DOON MAH slipped twice as the canvas was soddened by323 words
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170 1937-10-12 14 GOLF CLUB MEMBERS STRIKE AGAINST NEW FEES. MITCHAM Golf Club members this month struck as a protest against an increase in the playing fee from Is. 6d. to 2s. This increase is stated to be necessary cwlng to extra expense in keeping the course in a good condition. "If the170 words
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88 1937-10-12 14 THIRTY-SIX cards were taken out for the October medal at the Keppei Golf Club and the following were the five best cards returned: J E. Fforde 79—11=68 net G. V. Andrews 82—13=69 J. M. Fraser 87—18=69 C. W. Watson 77— 6=71 A C. Binnle 84—13=7188 words
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Article36 1937-10-12 14 Algiers, Oct. 11. MAURICE Holtz«r, French and European featherweight champion, won the world title in this class by defeating Phil Dolchen, th« Belgian boxer. The bout was exciting and keenly fought throughout. Trans-Ocean.36 words
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106 1937-10-12 14 Crawford And Hague Included. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 11. 'THE Negri-Malacca rugger XV to play the Army on Sunday in the inter-State friendly match will be: J. R. Angus. Lieut. D. E. D. Morris, K. A G. Hague. D. L. Downle,106 words
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111 1937-10-12 14 Capt. W. P. Rendell Has Best Card. 'THE October bogey competition o) the Garrison Golf Club was played at Tanglln on Saturday and Sunday and resulted In a win for Capt. Rendell with a return of 3 up. The follow'ng cards werj returned: Capt W111 words
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102 1937-10-12 14 Draw For First Round. *|*HE following is the dra- for the Vade Cup competition, the first round to be played not later than Sunday. Oct. 24 at Buklt Tlmah. A. D. S. Murray vs. D. S Davidson. Rcy Brown vs. K. Knight. Q. O. Cruickshank102 words
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59 1937-10-12 14 WANDA MORGAN ENGLISH CHAMPION THREE TIMES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 27. MISS WANDA MORGAN, of Roches- ter and Cobham Park, is the English woman golf champion for the third time. She was given a terrific fight at Si Enodoc. North Cornwall, yesterday before defeating Miss Madeleine Fyshe, of59 words
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185 1937-10-12 14 Cambridgeshire Cesarewitch Callovers. I ATEST callovers for the Cambridgeshire and Cesarewitch are cabled by Reuter as follows (all prices taken and offered except where otherwise stated). CAMBRIDGESHIRE 7 to l Dan Bulger. 100 to 7 Daytona and ArtUt's Prince. 100 to 6 Esquemeling 18 to 1 Nadushka. 18 to 1185 words
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Article87 1937-10-12 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 11. 'THE following ties were played off In the Negri Sembilan Club tennis tour. lament this afternoon. Open Singles: Chong Ah Kai beat N. R. Seneviratne 6—3,6 3, 6—4.6 4. V. M. Francis beat V. S. Thombo 6—l. 6—l. M. A. Sakata87 words
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Advertisement95 1937-10-12 14 ELECTROIUX R E F R7r G(E R AT O R The preservation of perithable foodstuffs especially when Intended for the feeding of children— ls of vital importance iv the tropic*, and a duty which parents owe to their off-spring. Old fashioned ioe-boxes cannot do this satisfactorily; it is only through95 words
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Advertisement9 1937-10-12 14 Ipoh training notes will be found in page 4.9 words
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Article242 1937-10-12 15 Schoolboys In Roped Square. OCHOOLBOY boxers put up some good keen fights at St. Andrew's School tournament yesterday. The best bout of the evening was between Neubronner and Hong Leng Neubronner t.k.o.'d his opponent In the third session. Results were: Quahe Hup Swee beat Lee242 words
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Article84 1937-10-12 15 'Fiom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 11. •THE Kuala Lumpur rifle marksmen are training for the inter colonial postal shoot which will be held in December. At the practice yesterday, the Kuala Lumpur branch of F.M.S.V.F. Rifle Association found the conditions perfect and returned good84 words
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125 1937-10-12 15 Selangor And Negri Hockey Trials. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 12. 'THERE have been some changes In the original sides chosen for the first Selangor state hockey trial which had to be postponed last Saturday on account of a water logged ground. The two teams which will play125 words
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Article125 1937-10-12 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 11. THE first of the four Negri Sembilan State trials before the selection of the hockey team against Selangor on Oct. 30 takes place at Seremban on Wednesday. Thirty-one players have been invited to turn out: B. Manuel, Staff Sgt. Rich, Dr.125 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-10-12 15 PERAK VS. NEGRI SEMBILAN: The two teams (Perak in white) taken before Saturday's inter-State match, which was won by Perak by three points.23 words
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265 1937-10-12 15 Singapore Hockey. MAYGER KEEPS WELL. §T. Joseph's Institution beat an S.C.C. "A" team by three goals to one on the Padang last night, well-deserving their victory. St. Joseph's might have scored more often but for some clever anticipation by the S.C.C. goal-keeper, Mayger,265 words
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144 1937-10-12 15 HPHE Post Office Club defeated th» Colts by two gca's to one, at hockey on the Post Office ground yesterday. From the initial bully-off the Post. Office men attacked and play was largely centred in the Colts' area, their backs being kept busy. Play144 words
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Article54 1937-10-12 15 IN a very dull game yesterday on the Padang the ACS. beat the SRC. "A" team by one goal to nil. The home team started off strongly but found the visitors ready for them. Bad, timing and mishits were almost a feature of the game. Kanagaretnam54 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-10-12 15 TAN WEE CHWEE (in trunks) and NG MONG GUAN, first and second respectively in the 109 metres free style championship at the Chinese Swimming dub gaia on Sunday. —Straits Times Photograph.31 words
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229 1937-10-12 15 INDIANS BEAT MEDICAL COLLEGE 3—l. Ghouse Gets Two. TTIE Indian Association's first hockey eleven yesterday beat the Medical College by three goals to one, all the goals being scored in the second half. Most of the play in the first half was in the Medical College half. The Indians attacked229 words
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Article107 1937-10-12 15 The following will represent the S.R.C. today at 5.15 p.m. on the S.R.C. ground at hockey vs. the Katong Spoits Club: F. H. Smith, T. Albuquerque, W. Fer guson, C. O. Donough, E. C. Mathiew, R. B. Milne, D. C. Perreau, R. E. Doncugh, G. Westerhout. R.107 words
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Article732 1937-10-12 15 Duke Of Kent's Golf Trophy— Crack British Miler For Empire Games Table Tennis Rules Altered Conducted By "ECHO." WHEN the autumn medal meeting of the Royal and Ancient Club, St. Andrews, was held the other day, the winner of one of the trophies was known in advance732 words
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Advertisement215 1937-10-12 15 Jfeu FRIDAY, OCT., 15TH. A PROGRAMME NEVER TO BE J fT FORGOTTEN. AT THE NEW WORLD ARENA Afc% ALL SENSATIONAL BATTLES. VFFattah HASSAN £JV_ M V Vf (WELTER-WT. CHAMPION OF EGYPT fef \jtjf K.O.KING.) Rush MILLING jl (THE ORIENT K.O. KING.) WHO WILL BE THE REAL K.O. KING? \L TL%215 words
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Advertisement31 1937-10-12 15 'Experience Tells 9 Experience extending over more than half a century has taught Fraser 6c Neave to produce the finest aerated waters in Malaya. This experience is your safeguard. SAFETY THIRST31 words
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Article337 1937-10-12 16 Ample Room For 2,000 Persons. WHILE the League Assembly was electing Belgium to the League Councll by 47 votes to none, and adoptIng the resolution condemning the aerial bombing of open towns in China, delegates, journalists and the public were chiefly occupied in taking stock337 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-10-12 16 A great athletic rally of 3,000 Giovanni (Fascist Girls) was recently held in Rome, competitors coining from all parts of Italy. Picture shows girl competitors in the roller skating championship.30 words
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Article159 1937-10-12 16 Coat Catches In Mechanism. MRS. W. H. PRESTON, of Marple, Cheshire, was walking down the escalator at Bond Street Tube Station, when a rush of air from a passing train blew her coat into the mechanism. The next second she had reached the bottom and159 words
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Article143 1937-10-12 16 Mystery Disease. DROF. CHARLES VAILLANT, pioneer Roentgen Ray experimenter, recently underwent his 14th surgical operation for X-ray dermatitis, says a Paris report. The exact nature of the disease is still a mystery to medical science. The professor has successively lost his fingers, his hands, the whole143 words
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Article28 1937-10-12 16 To combat the Fen flood danger, the River Great Ou»e Catchment Board is spending £266,000 in their South Level area and £50,000 on the Middle Level barrier bank.28 words
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Article406 1937-10-12 16 QUALIFIED IN SPITE OF OPPOSITION. FLEW OVER WINDSOR CASTLE. CTORIES of King George in his Air Force days are told by Mr. Hector Bolitho in the autumn issue of the Journal of the Air Force College." Prince Albert, as he then was. had been with the406 words
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Article263 1937-10-12 16 250,000 LETTERS CARRIED WEEKLY. HEAD OF SERVICE ON 8 YEARS' PROGRESS. THE growth of the air maU service is the special pride of Mr. Henry A. Crawford, chief superintendent of the foreign division of the G.P.O..London, who fas retired after 40 years In the Post263 words
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73 1937-10-12 16 SNAKES IN CABARET. Attempt To Scare The Dancing Girls. *pwO snakes about four feet long were found and killed by the manager of the China Emporium Ballroom, Hong Kong, recently. It was evident that the snakes were let loose by some person or persons for, after a search of the73 words
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Article63 1937-10-12 16 Chinese Delegates Leave Aga Khan's Party. TTHE Chinese delegation to the League of Nations refused to dance at Aga Khan's all-night reception, observing: "The League fiddles, while China burns." They withdrew after the banquet. The reception, held to celebrate the appointment of the Aga Khan as President of63 words
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Advertisement122 1937-10-12 16 But |f|| He's Risking $2500 (the price he paid for his car) tM WATCH HIM y^/fTfl// "]J nonsense V a slight roughness If only lie realised the danger, he wouldn't dream of running such risks with his cs.r. Of course, most motorists do realise the vital importance of proper lubrication.122 words
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Advertisement544 1937-10-12 16 |s;\ffti^fl BABrS HEAD will soon be clustered »y^ TnM wit h adorable curls if the tiny head it W\J&hs£!^wi cleansed with Nertol every d.»y. A MONTH'S W I JCSV?I W TREATMENT B V tt^Jlftu.ji ,ift irtl Ji in a HWilTWVwSiwwl tube UKlLUixKXuulLuj Agents:— JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS. LTD. Singapore, Pfn»ng, K.L.544 words
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Article, Illustration2026 1937-10-12 17 DIVERSIFIED VENTURES OF MR. I. W. SCHLESINGER. Orange Groves, Chain Stores And Life Assurance. THE following artlc.* appeared in a recent issue of Truth. Readers of Truth who recall the sorry story of South Africa's Golden Orange Groves, and more particularly, those members of the public who2,026 words
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Advertisement101 1937-10-12 17 EXpam ET4II Its unique feature is that it is a Et sheet of steel network, wherein all A iWmLV ?Trul the strands are members and are 1 xlaV^^^wL* w^^Saifl connected rigidly; thus they cannot I |W»J be displaced by the laying or lij\y^^ Mflr f tamping of con- I': i101 words
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Advertisement277 1937-10-12 17 ■H 1 feel I must write and R'A-^ff^ tell you what beneficial remf yM suits 1 have derived from Kalzana. My trouble was jp*—^^ debility and aruxmia. My X'^xf whole system seemed to wake l\ s^l vitality. My complexion C-#^ #St^ speak too highly of the depends upon GOOD HEALTH277 words
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Article, Illustration2292 1937-10-12 18 Japanese Invasion Causes Horror In Great Britain: Finding Of Endeavour. Our London Letter. (From A Correspondent.) London, Oct. 1. WORLD HORROR at Japan's crime in China has this week found expression at Geneva, where 52 nations have branded her Government as savage and inhuman. That is good, as far as2,292 words
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Advertisement338 1937-10-12 18 Ch^docm? J^^^ TAKE LIKEN the good natured laxative. Sole Agents: BARLOW CO. 4 APB 12 m Swim Suit* >S Pool or Beach. APB 1 1 f/^^^k DON T T *u ST "MY PFN I i/Mm A PCN AT 1 Ifl I rill ■o*BaMi LOOKS LIKE NEVER RUNS DRY SB v«u«»r,c338 words
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Advertisement330 1937-10-12 18 3 Times out of 4 Agonising Indigestion is INTESTINAL •air P»rt »f ytmr •'(•fr.*) I'l ll Mll iTl] I tfffMtlrt ntttmt *f«t t*r«*- l^^JblliL^ajß acuity" M^%Y^M^ki sisa'ii 1 Sufferer) who take A Sjf^ v -S-- 4 ftl, X x \)klP Into uuaU hard surcb nmediea to dispel acid- nl\* /Cr^Jgg^fet330 words
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318 1937-10-12 19 'Flying Doctor' Found After Ordeal In Desert. Lost In Scorching Northern Territory. EXHAUSTED after seven days of exposure to scorching heat, with his meagre stock of food almost finished, at the mercy of clouds of stinging insects, Clyde Fenton, Australia's famous flying doctor, has been rescued in Australia's Northern Territory.318 words
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Article, Illustration29 1937-10-12 19 Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith and Mrs. So+with (right) with friends, about to enter a launch before leaving in their yacht Philante at Gosport to meet the Endeavour I.29 words
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419 1937-10-12 19 AS it appears today, the proof of the value of the new motor torpedo-boat as a fighting unit rests in the dim and unknown future. For a decade they have been the subject of conjecture and fierce argument. One school, sticking to its guns, boldly419 words
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Article192 1937-10-12 19 10,000 Recruits Sought IN view of the dearth of sailors caused by the war In China and particularly In anticipation of the shortage which will be caused by the Department of Communications' four-year plan involving the construction of a number of crack liners, (aggregating 300.000192 words
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Article311 1937-10-12 19 TALKS TO "ENEMY" UNARMED. A REMARKABLE interview is des- crlbed by Reuter's special correspondent with General Franco's forces with Senor Alfredo Aldaye, an Industrialist of Barcelona, aged 50. He has been bailed as the bravest man of the Spanish war, though he never fights." His self-appointed311 words
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Article475 1937-10-12 19 KING CHRISTIAN THE FIRST PASSENGER. AN ANGLO-DANISH SYMBOL. PUROPE'S longest bridge, which spans the Storstroem channel and Joins the islards of Zeeland and Falster, was opened by King Christian on Sept. 26. his 67th birthday. The bridge is more than two miles long, and cost £2.000,000. The475 words
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Advertisement94 1937-10-12 19 FOR. H EALTH AND VITALITY USE OKASA There b nothing to compare nor even to approach the sure and prompt efficacy ol this supreme Hormon Tonic. OKASA possesses enormous Health and Vitality restoring properties. It completely removes every trace of debility and weakness from your organism making you a New94 words
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Advertisement195 1937-10-12 20 I Vie Perfume ofSublh Char SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THEIR SUBSIDIARY COMPANY at 186 Orchard Road. The most modern and up-to-date CREAMERY in the Far East. DISTRIBUTORS of Singapore DaitY Farm FRESH COWS' MILK. W jl RECONSTITUTED MILK JL I Jt RICH PASTRY CREAM. jjfjf195 words
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