The Straits Times, 13 July 1939

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    38 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times {ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. I MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 28 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS, The Straits Times 28 PA(;ES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      139 1 MIEN CHONG TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. t%* Coloman St. v Singaoore. l»hone 4816 ■■^^■t 2 T r\ r\ \J Bf v I XS^ 1 ''imr i\ i r c r i r\ 1 1 n i\ ww\ t* 'jf Designed IB Wtttt all conditions of dirt
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      142 1 Q3p filvvointrmnt t HENRY HEATH FUR FELT HATS Quality Hats— faultless in shape 9 an d comfortable in wear made '/>■» by England's Premier Hatters since l Ow^» Exclusive models at $9,75 ROBINSON CO., LTD. h BIOLOGICAL PREPARATION MEDICO-B/OI.OGICAL LABORATORIES. LTD, "ANTIPEOL" For SORES, BURNS. BOILS. WOUNDS and all skin
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      182 1 Exclusive GOWNS Salon* PAGE'S 13, Battery Rd. Singapore. MAJESTIC HOTEL Kuaia Lumpur. > mf fine quality MUTTON at extremely low prices Highest grade of mutton exported from Australia, noted for fine quality and superb flavour. Our mutton Is really cheap costs no prime more than market mutton and many delightful
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  • The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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      56 2 GLADYS MAY WHITE, wife of Frank Duncaa White, of Claymore Drive, Singapore, on July 13. Funeral at Bidadari Cemetery at 5 p.m. today. RODRIGUES.— On July 12, 1939, at 155 Teluk Kurau Road. Singapore, CUren.e Oswald Rodrlgues. 49 years. Funeral Service at Church of St. Joseph at 5 p.m.
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      502 2 ONG-SlM— The engagement Is announced between Mr. Ong Chin Hee. eldest son ol Mr. and Mrs. Ong Poh Huat of Choo One Guan Bong. Pruvep Strert. Singapore, and Miss 81m Chew Ngoh, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. Sim Hiang Ton? of Cho? Thyc Seng Tong Ke?, 76 Circular R^ad
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      390 2 PERSONAL THE MAKICIAGE BUREAU. 119. New B~n Street. London. W.I. Introductions River, privately and confidentially. May.air 9334. WHEN ON LEAVE WE SPECIALiSfc a a very rapid Tailoring Service. Our prices art very keen fD> cash (Suits 7 gns.) Olve a trial order— we have every confidence that you will br
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      625 2 lost; LOST, afternoon July 11. lady's gold wristlet watch. Vicinity Battery Road. Reward. Broadhurst, 2, Low Hill Road. HOUSES FLATS, TO LET DELIGHTFULLY FURNISHED MODERN FLAT. 2 bedrooms, refit., central Tel. 2533 FULLY FURNISHED FLAT, Wnen. cutlery fiißldaire. 3 Ayr House, Oranire Road. Hit. Wrlßht. Phone 6700. TO LET, modern
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      675 2 AUCTION NOTICES ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of essentially modern handsome hi detnt; well-made-to-order real European polished Teak SITTING. DIN1NO ft BEDROOM SUITES. O. E. refrigerator guaranteed Id Derfect working order, carpets, crocket'. a'a'sware, plants, etc. etc.. (The property of Mr. A. H. Cooser) to be held at Ms hll.too Residence 8th.
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      631 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. THE "DAY NIGHT" PRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCY (Private Inquiry and Invcllcalton.) FEES MODERATE. SCOTTS ROAD. PHONE Ui» DOGS FOR SALE: Brindle bull terrier DOG. Im ported prizewinner. $200. or nearest offer Apply to Box 753. Straits Times. AGENTS WANTED WANTED agrats for Si* una Khadl oloths Pa\ Rs
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      305 2 USED CAR BARGAM Ring for Demonstration No Obligation. Phone 5088. MODERN SALOONS 1937 CKt.HOLET SI27L1938 CHRYSLER $1600.1937 MORRIS 12 $1200.1937 CITROEN 775.1936 FORD 10 825.1936 SINGER 9 775.1936 HILLMAN MINX 950.1936 CHEVROLET 875.1937 MORRIS 8 825.SPZCIAL 1937 MORRISBSPORTS TOURER In perfect order has only done 14 000 miica Splendid appearance.
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      705 3 P. 0. BRITiSH INDIAi AND APCAR LIKE. i Incorporated in England) PENINSULAR ANU ORILNIAI 8-N Co UAU PASSENGER AMD CAROO SERVICES OU'I-WARD FROM LONDON KOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage Due Spore CANTON Ji.oOO July 14 CARTHAQ* J 5.000 July 28 SOMALI 6.800 July 2» RAJPUTANA 17.000 Aug II RANCHI 17.000
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      542 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (IncorDorated in Jaohui GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO LONDON Penani, Colombo. Aden. Suei, Port Said Naples. Marseilles. Gibraltar. London. Antwerp. Rotterdam and Hamburg. Vessels Tonnage Dv Sail I YASUKUNI MARU 11.900 July IS 14 KASIMA MARU 9.900 Aug. 3 1 HAKONE MARU 10.400 Aug.
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      602 3 LUXURY with BCON O M V ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS. CAM WITH PRIVATK BAXtL EXCELLENT CUISINE. MODES ATE FAKfcf r»: MARSEILLES. uONDON, BOTTEK FA K a TIN -otwodam HAM OAM HAMBUBO AND COfENHAOEI. T 'S^'^,, "c'omSft'oEN i^f^ 1 A^W OANMARK .M. July 36 PIONIA Bept 5 AJ?,? A BELANDIA Sept. S« INDIA
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      125 3 §^r^rs^^^L}^'^rl i Incorporatod 1 \q Oti imiiy I The undermentioned are tne company s m Unded fixtures: OUTWARD FOR MANILA. BONG KONG. SHANGHAI. NORTH CHINA AND JAPAN. Due S'uor* I .UOSBURO July 11 REGENSBURO omits Manila July 20 SCHARNHORST omits N. China Aug. 3 HOMEWARD FOR HOLLAND. HAMBURG AND BREMKN
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      593 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building. CoUyet Quay Sings pora let SISL Chartered Bank BuOdint fenani x«l I3C*. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FASI SERVICES MAHStIILtS LONDON N. COMINLM AND GLAM.OW (Id eonhrncttoii with tbr Glee Line) DEUCALION Man. L'don. R'dam, Ham. O'gow July 18 July*2o OLENEARN Mara. L'don. R'dam. Ham. Ant, Midd.
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      106 3 ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. (IncorDorated in v s.A i BOSTON. NEW YORK BALTIMOCI VIA SUEZ Du* satis STEEL ENOINEEn July 29 AUR I FAIRFEELD CITY Aug 26 Aug. SO KLAVENESS LINE. (Incorporated In Nonrar. LOS ANGtLLS. SAN FRANCISCO. PORTLAND SEATTLE TACO" Limited out excellent Dasscngir Accommo. datlon Available Fare US $233
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
      347 4 Mi Curope and O. Briuiu (X.L.M.) S DJn inn <X.L.M.) S o.ti Meaan iK.L.M lon Burma (Khandalla) S p.m. Western Canaua (Husiml Maru) 3 p.m. China Hoihow (Husiml Maru; 3 p.m. Hong Kong (Hulml Maru) i p.m. East and North India (Khandalla) 3 p.m. South India <Rohna>
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      PASSENGERS IN RAWALPINDI
      742 4 •T*HE following passengers for Europe are leaving In Rawalpindi tomorrow morning or will be leaving from Penang on Saturday afternoon: Mr. n. A. Alison, Mrs. H. Axa-Thorr.ao. Ls. Adam*, Mr. S Apps. Mr. A. Adams. Mr. A. Abder?on, Mr. and Mr* D. Anderson and child. Miss A.
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      Air Mail Arrivals And Departures
      330 4 INWAftD Wearnea From Penan*, Ipob and KaaU LumpLi Arrlvaa ev»r» efeuing. QanUs From Australia: Arrives Friday afternoon. Imperial: From Europe: Arrives THIS af tet noon. K.N.1. L.M.: From Saigon: Antves Tuesdays. K.N.I.LM.: From Nclhei lands Indie.. Arr.Tes Monday afternoon. X.L.M.. From Europe: Ai rives Saturday
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      FROM MALACCA
      127 4 Correspondence for transmission 0} air via Netherlands must De fully prepaid and clearly superscribed B* R.L.M." Malls will close from Malacca v tollows: IMJM> Aden. Burma. Canada. E. fc 8 Africa, Et'j-pt. Great Britain. Ireland. India. Iraq. Kuwait. Mauritius. Newfoundland. Palestine. Sudan and TransJordan by air < Imperial)
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      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD
      161 4 The following ships are alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive: East Wharf. Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1: Kutiang; Hoag Peng; Hai Lee 22. M.iin Wharf. Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3: Rawalpindi 18; Alipore 16; Norviken 14; Africa Maru 11; Jerantut 10; Nagato Maru
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    Wall Street Quotations
    198 4 New York, July 12. *I*HE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange dosed today. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Clo6e Cl~se Crnnß?s !0 Industrial* 134.56 136 98 up 2.42 10 Kails 27.00 27.61 up .bl 5 Utllitl s 24.32 24.80 up .48 10 Bonds 89.11 89.40 up .29
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    BROKERS' COMMENT
    66 4 QWAN. CTJLBERTSON AND FRITZ report on yesterday's N?w Yor:markets Stocks advanced from one to thre" points In the broadest recovery for more than a manth. The volume o. trading was the largest since late May The advance was attributed t favourable business news; lessened tension In Europe; constructive
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    SURFACE MAILS DUE
    78 4 Malls from China and Japan expected today, July 13. by Africa Maru. Malls fro^n China and Japan expected today, July 13. b;- Yasukuni Mam. Malls from Japan expecW today, July 13. by Naqato Maru. Mails from Europe (London malls) expected '.omcrrow, July 14. by P. L O.
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      1119 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (lnroroorateo in PUSI WLKPHO.NEt »teubl M3S «••<«•€• MIL THE EMPRESS WAY y Jk T° North America Europe. JmKEIkBfWm Fortmgnlly saline* Co Victoria fml SKA IMF m nd Vancouver Direct or via I/./ Hr Mtllltl^'^^J Honolulu shlp's-side rail con- JSwlfm**^ necilons at Vineouver 4".'.t j^ff^A T" 13 Ur
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      24 4 BUSINES CARDS Etc MODERN OFFICE ACCOMMODATION. area 2.300 sq. It. 1st floor overlooking Battery Road. Lift and Fans. Apply > No. M« Straits Times. i
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      425 4 HER HAND WENT T)KAJ) Helpless With Rheumatism At one time she »hought she would los the use of her right hand. But when she started the "little daily doss" of Kruschen, It soon put her right. "1 was sure in a bad state.' she writes, "In fact, I cculd not
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      131 4 YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Station* t^t aiax .-tin- orlgnt -il.ni traip ml I'shlne mln 'F lcch«! tin. WEST COAST Alor SUr 88 Nil 10.5 73 Penan* 88 Na 10 8 71 Sltiawan 92 Nil 11.5 7b Bukit Jeram M Nil 11.1 73 Malacca 87 Nil S 7 75 I NLA s 'ii
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      174 4 TIIJE FABLE SINGAPORE Toaay. H. W. 7.38 a.m. 7 ft.; 7.08 p.m. 8.4 ft L. W. 1 04 ».m. 3.4 ft.; 1J.44 p.m. 5 ft Tomorrow K. W. 8.55 a m. 7.4 ft.: 8.07 p.m. 8.7 ft. L. W. 2.18 a m. 2 7 ft.: 1.67 o.m. 5.1 ft 8iturd»y
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    WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR LETTERS TO B.B.C.
    654 5 Reactions To Inquiries From Mr. And Mrs. Listener IIfHAT is the human side to the 8.8.C.'s enormous post-bag what happens to the letters Every bag of mail that comes to Broadcasting House— and there are seven or eight a day bring dozens of
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      120 5 THE UNIVERSAL FIXER. MENDS ANYTHING. A necessity in every home. 50 cents per tube. Obtainable at Chemists. Stores, Grocers. Dispensaries, etc. Sole Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES., LTO. Singapore and Kuala Lumpar. f[ C TRY THE iI§NEW LISTERINE THE DENTAL DISCOVERY OF THE CENTURY! POISONED KIDNEYS Fight Germs, Purify Blood and Stop
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      286 5 PHI LOO Sales Service by European Expert PHONE 7295 4 ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE. majnsßßmaß^BaraHmmmmj^sjsjmmmmfmammaammßmmmmmmjß ..Matteri.. MBH A NEW METHOD 1 OF METAL SPRAYING j which is faster tic cheaper than the older methods By means of compressed air, finely powdered metal U passed through an oxy-acetylene flame t> deposited on
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      613 5 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TODAY 7.HL tZS melrt* ZUP It (6 metro* p.m. 5.00 Hindustani music. t 5.30 Hokkten Chiang-Chew music. t 6. 55 Teochcw musical Interlude. t 6.05 Teoehew traditional drama: "Bok Qee Neo."t 6.25 Teochejv selections from "Gin He Buck Alk." (Pts. 1 it 2).t 7.00 Children's programme. (English 1
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      337 5 EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 GSH 21.4? me/% (13.97 m.); GSO 17.71 mc/s (16.86 m.); GSF 1J.14 DC/I (19.82 m.): GSJ 21.63 me/* (13.93 m.1: CSD 11.75 me/ft (2S.53 m.1 p.m. S.05 Big Ben. "The Open Air Club."* Members of Club meet In Staffordshire. 6.35 Cecil Madln, at
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      282 5 BERLIN TODAY OJA 0.56 mc/i (31.3 DJB 15.10 me/i (11.7 m.). DJQ 15.28 mc/i (19.8 m.). DJN 9 54 mc'l (31.4S tn.1. p.m. 5.05 Beautiful melodies. 6.05 The voice beautiful. 6.20 Concert of light music. 7.20 News In English. 7.35 Concert of light music (contd.). 8.20 News and economic review
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES-LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS
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      AROUND THE MARKETS
      568 6 Rl BKEK MAKES SMALL ADV4NGE INDUSTRIALS HAVE BETTER DEMAND By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore. July 13. •THE only change to report in the commodity market this mornIng is a welcome rise In the price of rubber in New York yesterday and a slightly hardening in local prices
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      FOREIGN EXCHANGES
      82 6 London, July 12. Todays closing mean rates wre.Parls J7fl 23- 3i Stockholm it 41 >i ft 4.68 J/10 Atlietu. 3471,, 4 i'J Htlgrade 210 n-. II i< harm tj«'j I K»o 2 Jl 3^ A.'ustcrdkiii «»t; 13 lli Buowi Air. Uiliii. iB<« B«Tiii. 11 hi. n. Bumteiv 1.5
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      MINING
      594 6 ls-,ue Val. t-Taser Co. Lyail Kvatt Buyers Sellers Suyers Sellers 4/- Ampai, lln 3/6 </- 3/71/., 4/. 5/- Austral Air.al 4/6 5/- 4/6 5/fl Austral Malay 38/- 40/- 38/- 40/5/- Ayer Hitam 19 9 20/9 19/6 21/1 Ayer Weng 0.72 0.76 0.71 0.75 £1 Baiigrin Tin 18/3 19/3 18/6
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      GENERAL
      474 6 2 2 A.i-x Br:..-k Old 1.30 1.40 I 32'.', 140 2 2 do. ~i l 2 r o prefs. 2.15 MM 2.20 2.23 10 10 Atlas Ice 4.75 -d 2b a 00 3 5U 1 1 B. M. Broadcasts u> 0g5 0 60 ktt i«u 10 5 B. SI.
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      DEBENTURES AND LOANS
      264 6 '<Tt Maynard 4 Co. Ltd. $30,000 Int. Apr 30 Oct. 31 90 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL <% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Int Mar 31 Sept. 30 101 .%V4 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 106 2 r V 1909 red. 1955 81.000,000 Int. Mar. 31
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      RUBBER SHARES
      381 6 Fraser Co Lyall Evatt Allenby 1.10 1.20 1.15. 1.25 Alor Gajah 0.85 J.95 J.90 097 Ama) Malay 1.40 1.46 1.40 1.50 Ayer Hit am 0.90 100 (i.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 0.85 0.95 085 095 Ayer Panas 1.05 1 JO 109 1.14 Bassett 0.50 0.54 0.45 0.50 Batu Lli.tang
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      CRAMMER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      98 6 CRAMMER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN. Thursday, Jul> 13, noun. No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 28' i 28% No. IX R.S.S. fob. in cases Ml 28 7/16 28 9/16 U.F.A.Q. R.h.S. fob. in bales J"l> 28 3/16 28 5/16 K.A.Q. R.S.S. fob. in halM July 28 I/If "S 3 16 FUTURE
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      EXCHANGES
      180 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/3 31/32 London demand 2/3 31/32 Lyons demand 2053 Switzerland demand 241Vi Hamburg demand 135 New York demand 54 9/16 Montreal demand 54 9/16
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      Consolidated Tin Smelters Reduces Ordinary Dividend
      244 6 Revenue From Subsidiaries Falls From £223,180 To £188,825 CONSOLIDATED TIN SMELTERS LTD. is lowerinp its ordinary dividend by 1 per cent, to 4 per cent, less tax, in respect of the year ended June 30. The dividend is payable on Auk. 4. On the
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      SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION
      160 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1442nd auction, yesterday when there were Lb. Tons CatUoaued 1.069.584 477.49 Offered 978.293 436.74 Sold .560,452 250.20 I.ondon— Spot 8 3 16d.: New York— Spot Id 5 IS cts PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard
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      MANILA GOLD SHARES
      68 6 Manila, July 13. QUOTATIONS, in pesos, for 10 centavo gold shares on the Manila Stock Exchange this morning compared with yesterday's were Prevtous rod»v« Asked Bid Asked Bid Antunok O.MVt 0.17Vi 0.18V, 0.18 Coco Grcve 0.34H 0.234 0.24 0.22 Masbate 0.104 0.10 0.104 0.10 Mine Operations 0.13'i
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      London Stock Exchange
      387 6 London. July 12. /\N the Slock Exchange today, th» early firmness was not fn.tintam.-<l owing to lack of support while small continental offerings of oils and Kaffirs gave the market rather an easier appearance at the clo«?. Indu.-triais. however, continued steady Reuter The following are todays closing
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      RUBBER MARKET DULLEST ON RECORD
      123 6 Lewis Ar.d Peats Weekly Report IN a wet* y nport on the rubber rr.urket, Usuid this morning, Lewis anl Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write: The Singapore market has had o:w of the dullest weeks ever remembered, and judging by quotations from both London and New York,
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      75 6 SAND SPUN PIPES FREEDOM FROM INCLUSIONS i.e.. no shrinkage cavities, no gas pockets, no blow holes, no cold shots, no dirt All impurities are forced to the inside of the bnrrei and readily cleaned out in the process <;f nvinnfncture NO CHILL -NO HARDNES L% ijjgU NO BRITTIENESS.. W BECAUSE
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    FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
    2965 7 GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.'S PROFITS AT NEW PEAK Home Business Well Maintained And Fresh Record In Exports PROGRESS DEVELOPMENT OVER WIDE FIELD OF ACTIVITIES THE annual general meeting of the General Electric Company, Ltd., was hold in London on June 29. The Right Hon. Lord Hirst (chairman
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    SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES
    137 7 Si.i;.ir re. July II. iiuou. Buyers Sellers CiamDier S 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13 25 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $11.50 White $ii.oo Bl:<ok 7.25 Copra Mixed $3.25 Sun Dli.'d $3.60 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $2.52' $2.52! b Fair $2.50 ak S2.50 Jeto'ong Pslembans $7.25 Banja
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    FRASER & COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS
    146 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Clone TIN lurma Malay 6d. No. 18 July 14 -ondon Tin 4% less tax June 28 ►ungah 9d. No. 18 6d. bonus July 21 tantau 2%% No. 3A July 21 ithn. KinU 24% final ten tax July 12 Do. 2>4% Int.
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      910 7 sSrw& slble for an indlTidaal to provide for his rained poiiicnicin the safety that is afforded by our vault* where we hare safe boxes of various sixes for hire at moderate rates. HIRERS themselves hold the KEYS and ONLY THEY can have access to these safe boxes so that SAFETY
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      392 8 WANTED /fi^L YOU WILL GET A j^ 1 REWARD jfftHStf OF THRILLING I I ENTERTAINMENT *mT\ SI THIS MAN Jfl^^^^^r at the ALHAMBRA^TODAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15 ITS A CAGNEY YOU'VE NEVFR SEEN BEFORE THAT YOUU WA«T TO SEE AGAW! J^| p JAMES !#&*-J 1 1 ILW i ill Til >
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      411 8 PAVILION 615 915 TONIGHT DOROTHY BRANDON'S DRAMATIC BOMBSHELL— HE WAS SHUNNED BY HARLEY STREET— HIS CRITICS HATED HIM— HIS FRIENDS WORSHIPPED HIM— YET HE WAS JUST AN 'OUTSIDER' GEORGE SANDERS and MARY MAGUIRE IN "THE OUTSIDER" ¥^mm ASSOCIATED BRITISH PICTURE "AN EMPHATIC POPULAR SUCCESS" Daily Mail Em£ HlHi "GOOD STRONG
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      415 8 The Picture that is making Records Cor The HARDY FAMILY everywhere TODAY AT THE CAPYtOL"] THREE SHOWS DAILY I 3. 15 6. 15 9.15 Special MORNING MATINEE SUNDAY NEXT fTHE HARDYS ARE BACK! LET'S GO!.£ New laughs, excitement with I^MB^N if Andy Hardy and the grand- Mpv^Tv est of Ail-American
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    19 9 Japanese soldiers on guard outside a British shop in Pootung, where a Briton recently trots killed during strike troubles.
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    Tientsin Only Topic At The Tokio Talks
    281 9 Tientsin Only Topic At The Tokio Talks BRITISH WISH London, July 11. "THE Times diplomatic correspondent says that, if the Japanese Cabinet brings forward at the Tokio talks issues wider than those of the Tientsin blockade, the negotiations cannot succeed. The British Government has neither the desire on its own
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    JAPANESE PLANS FOR FUKIEN
    87 9 Shanghai, July 12. •THE Japanese authorities have noti- fled the Consular Body that they are starting military operations on July 15 against Chuanchow, Tungshan end Chaonhsien, all in Puklen Province. They request the evacuation of third-Power nationals and vessels, Including warships, before then. It is understood
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    DEATH OF MR. EVEREST EXPEDITION LEADER
    29 9 London, July 12. The death is announced of Brigadier General Charles Bruce, leader of Mount Everest expeditions, at the age of 73.— Reuter.
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    BRITAIN'S SUPPLEMENTARY ARMY ESTIMATES
    181 9 London, July 12. A SUM of £79,000,000 is the amount set forth in the Supplementary! \imy estimates issued this morn- 1 Ing. An explanatory note shows additional charges which will be provid-i ed for by loan Regular Army and tailing out of Reserve forcer and Territorial
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    MORE PRESS PRAISE FOR MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S SPEECH
    647 9 Talk Of Survival Of Western Nations' Civilisation London, July 12. THE Times this morning devotes another leading article Ito the Prime Minister's statement on Danzig in the House of Commons on Monday and to the reaction to it in the rest of the
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    R.A.F. FLIGHT IMPRESSES THE BRITISH
    350 9 R.A.F. FLIGHT IMPRESSES THE BRITISH London, July 12. TTHIS week's dramatic demonstration of the Entente Cordlale —the flights of R.A.F. squadrons over France has provoked widespread public interest. Latest evidence of Anglo-French .services co-operation is that for fist time in two centuries British and French ships will take part in
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    Plight Of A British Attache
    199 9 Plight Of A British Attache London, July 12. 'THE British Ambassador at ro':io,Sir Robert Craigie, continues his efforts to obtain the release of the British Military Attache to China. Col. Spears, ?aid Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Undersecretary, to the House of Commons at question time. Mr. Arthur Henderson (Lab.
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    CHINESE ELECTROCUTED AT TIENTSIN
    34 9 Tientsin, July 12. ANOTHER Chinese was found elec- trocnted on live wires on the boundary of the British Concession this morning. He wu the third since the blockade started.— Reuter.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1939. Shares For Sale
    1043 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1939. Shares For Sale A surprising number of people in this country are unaware of the fact that certain types of financial advertisements are contrary to the laws of the Colony.. We have had occasion to reject a number of such advertisements recently
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    Premier Against Mr. Churchill?
    177 10 London, July 12. "A remarkable situation has arisen in the Conservative Party" writes the political editor of the Daily Herald. "It is the result of the campaign which, reached its climax during the week-end to bring about big chang-s in the Cabinet. "In defiance of the
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    32 10 London, July 13. In the by-election at South Portsmouth, Sir Jocelyn Lucas (National Conservative) was returned unopposed. The election was due to the elevation of Sir H. Cayzer to the peerage. Reuter,
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    IN SINGAPORE CINEMAS
    360 10 Comparisons With Manila ASIATICS AND NAZIS To the Editor of the Strait* Times Sir,— It is strange to notice thut practically no fllm-goers in Singapore have criticized the leading film *.xhlbltcrs and distributors on the question of showing only one full-length film for one payment. All over
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    CAPT. HUSSEY AND HIS CODE
    337 10 Ban On Racial Film And A.R.P. Horrors To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— lt has been very Interesting to read the various letters regarding the banning of certain films from exhibition in Malaya ("Confessions of a Nazi Spy" and the A.R.P. film "The
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    LETTERS IN PAGE 16
    63 10 IN THE BUSES. A passenger comments on the letter written by "Singapore Woman" and offers some suggestions for conductors, passengers and the S.T.C. CLERICAL UNION. A member points to the Increase of membership since Mr. Tay Lion Teck's speech a few days ago. "NAZI SPY.' Another
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    IN THE PADI SWAMPS
    829 10 Selangor Pioneers t At Work I In the swamps of north-western Selangor extensive new padi areas are being opened up with government assistance in drainage, and life in these areas is described by the British Resident of Selangor, Mr. S. W. Jones, M.C.S., in the following
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    NOTES Of The DAY
    683 10 Eurasian Stronghold DECENTLY someone writing In our correspondence columns lamented the fact that the proportion of Eurasians In the clerical ranks of tho Singapore Municipality Is not what It used to be. He was quite right. Th» Eurasian community found employment much more easily In Singapore
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    MORE ANTI-BRITISH DEMONSTRATIONS EXPECTED
    394 11 Consul-General In Tsingtao Warned JAPANESE WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE Events Tomorrow "Worse Than Last Occasion" Tsingtao, July 13. THE British Consul-General in Tsingtao has received information that the anti-British demonstrations planned for tomorrow and Saturday may be of a more serious nature than those
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    Premier Silent On Moscow
    202 11 London. July 13. QUESTIONED in the Hcuse of Commons regarding the Anglo-Soviet ns the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, said that he had nothing to add to his statement of j Monday. Mr. P. I. N .el-Baker Lab.. Derby ■d that as the negotiations had been
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    Trade Treaties With Greece And Rumania
    363 11 Trade Treaties With Greece And Rumania EXPORT CREDITS London, July 12. AGREEMENTS regarding export tredits guarantees have been reached with both Greece and Rumania. In the case of Rumania, the amount to be guaranteed is approximately £5,500.000. while for Greece It U Just over £2.000,000. An official announcement by the
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    MORE MANCHU – MONGOL BORDER FIGHTING
    117 11 MORE MANCHU MONGOL BORDER FIGHTING Toklo, July 13. TPWO HUNDRED Soviet and Outer- Mongolian tanks are reported to be In action in renewed fighting on the Manchukuo-Mongolian border. According to Japanese Press reports the tanks, together with a large transport corps, were repulsed when they tried to cross the Khala
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    Withhold Materials From Enemies ?
    107 11 Withhold Materials From Enemies London, July 12. DEPLYING in the House of Lords to suggestions that certain materials should be withheld from potentially hostile countries. Lord Templemore said that any proposal to restrict exports of materials likely to be useful for the manufacture of armaments would, in effect, mean prohibition
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    1,000 TO FLY OVER FRANCE
    482 11 Further R. A. F. Demonstration London, July 13. ANOTHER flight over France by R.A.F. bombers on an even larger scale than on Tuesday Is being planned and will take place very soon probably next week. While the exact number Is undecided, more aircraft will participate
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    ITALIAN JOURNAJLIST TO LEAVE FRANCE
    44 11 Paris, July 12. THE French Government has request1 ed that an Italian, Conetto Petlnatto, Paris correspondent of the Popolo dl Roma shall leave France at short notice. The action follows the expulsion of two French Journalists from Italy. Reuter
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    "Encouragement To Dictators"
    198 11 "Encouragement To Dictators" U.S. Press Condemns Neutrality Action Washington, July 12. IT is believed that action by Presl- dent Roosevelt on the neutrality legislation issue will come soon cither in the form of a message to Congress or a broadcast speech. He is understood to have discussed ways and means
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    Grandi Switched Back To Rome
    198 11 Rome, July 12. QOVNT DINO ORANDI, the Italisn Ambassador to London, has been given an r.ppointment In Rome. He will be Lo.d Chief of the Seal of the Realm. Official circles In London, however, have no knowledge of the appointment. It being understood the British
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    DANZIG LEADERS HAVE HOLIDAY
    80 11 Danzig, July, 12. EVENTS are hanging flre in the tern*• porary absence of the Nazi leaders. Herr Forster and Herr Zaske, the former having gone to Bavaria and the latter to Berlin, where they are discussing the next step and receiving Instructions. Armaments continue to arrive
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    COLONIAL OFFICE CHIEF AS NEW GOVERNOR
    82 11 London, July 12. CIR JOHN SHUCKBURGH, deputy Under-Secretary for the Colonies, has been appointed Governor of Nigeria in succession to Sir Bernard Bourdlllon who has been appointed GovernorGeneral of the Sudan. Unlike most Colonial governors Sir John has never hitherto served In the Colonial
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    JEWISH ENTRY TO HOLY LAND SUSPENDED
    293 11 And Refugees From Poland Rumania Force The Issue r London, July 13. E extent of illegal Jewish immigration into Palestine has forced the Government to take a decision to suspend ordinary immigration for the next quota period. This decision was announced in the Commons
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    39 11 Warsaw, juiy u. THE first Polish expedition to the Hlma'ayas has succeeded in climbing the eastern peak of the 26,600 feet Nanda Devi. The summit was reached on July 2 after a strenuous nve weeks on the mountain. Reuter.
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    Geneva & The While Paper
    189 11 Geneva The While Paper COMMONS QUERY London. July 12. DEPLYINa In the House of Common* to numerous questions on the League and the Palestine White Paper, the Secretary of Stat-> lor n nles, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Mid the report of the Permanent Mandate! Commission was unlikely to be published before
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    JAPANESE CONSUL HERE TO BE REPLACED
    265 12 Mr, Okamoto's Comments On His Successor "WONT QUARREL WITH THE AUTHORITIES AS I HAVE" AFTER being here a year and a half, Mr. Issaku Okamoto, Japanese Consul-General at Singapore, is returning to the Foreign Office at Tokio. He will be succeeded at Singapore by
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    NORWEGIAN SEAMAN FOUND HANGED
    139 12 Coroner Unable To Hold Inquiry IN the Coroner's Court yesterday Inspector A. D. Reddick made a statement regarding the death of a Norwe- iman on a ship oft Singapore. He told the Coroner. Mr. W. G. Porter, that on the night of July 4, he boarded
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    WIFE OF NAVAL BASE OFFICIAL DIES
    55 12 ONLY a year after her marriage. Mrs. White, wife of Mr. F. D. White, senior architectural and civil engineerIng assistant at the Naval Base, died this morning. Before her marriage Mrs. Whit" was Miss Gladys May Shipton, daughter of the late Mr. F. Shipton
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    21 12 An extraordinary general meeting of the Muslim Improvement Club will be held at the club premises on Sunday at 10 a.m.
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    AMUSEMENTS
    206 12 SINQArOBE i; \l 111 > HOTEL Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 8.15 p.m. Dinner ti Dance (Formal) 9.45 to Midnight. (,\KKI( X Tlll.AlKt. UtIYLANG The Hurricane Express (Chapts 1 to 6) Rudolph Valentino In The Sheik 7.45—11 D.m. GRt'AT WORLD Cabaret 6.30 to 8.45 9.30 to 12. Globe: Unmarried. Sky:
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    Chinese Girls Aided By Homes
    219 12 OAN'GING from newly born babies to girls cf 19 years, there were 187 Inmates of the Po Leans Kuk home, Singapore, last year, states the annual report of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Malaya, Mr. A. B. Jordan. During the year the Home adnil f
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    RURAL BOARD AND SLAUGHTERING
    100 12 "MOST places in Malaya are now slaughtering pigs in central slaughter-houses," said Dr. W. E. Blakemore, Rural Health Officer, when the gradual abolition of private slaughterhouses in the Singapore rural area was being considered by the Rural Board this morning The chairman, Mr. W. E. Ebden.
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    FOWL HOUSES AS HOMES
    262 12 Health Officer's Allegations REASONS FOR "FUSS" WE make the alleged fuss about fowl houses because they are being used as human habitations," .said Dr. W. L. Blakemore, Rural Health Officer, at a meeting of tne Rural Board this morning. "This is a better fowl-house than the
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    THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ENTERTAINERS
    48 12 Old and New Hawaii," the Initial programme of the Royal Hawaiian Entertainers, was presented for the last time yesterday- There will be a complete change of programme today, when "Glimpses of the South Sea lalands" will be presented at 5.15 p.m and 9.15 p.m
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    PERSONAL ITEMS
    119 12 TTHE Rev. Abel EMund, of the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, Kuala Lumpur, arrived in Singapore this niorTiliiK by mall train. The Rev. P. L. Peach, of the Methodist Boys' School. Kuala Lumpur, arrived iii Singapore this morning from KuaU Lumpur. Mr. G. G. T. Browne, senior account- ant
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    At The Cinema "THE OUTSIDER" AT PAVILION
    87 12 At The Cinema "THE OUTSIDER AT PAVILION "The Outsider" (George Sinders, Mary Magiiire). An Associated British film. At the Pavilion. THIS is a workmanlike film version of the famous Dorothy Brandon play about the unqualified manipulative surgeon who confounds the medical profession by curing the crippled daughter of its most
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    Call For Resolute Action Against The Japanese
    262 12 London, July 12. A FIRMER stand against thej Japanese is urged both by thej News Chronicle and Manchester; Guardian In leaders on the different aspects of Britain's interest in the Far Eastern situation. The burden of the News Chronicle comment is that It
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    49 12 Leading English and German racing motorists attended a funeral service in London for Mr. Richard Seaman, who was killed driving a Mercedes in the Belgian Grand Prix. (Left to right): Manfred von Brawjhitsch. Hans Lang and Rudolf Caracciola, Seaman's fellow-members of the Mercedes-Benz racing team, arriving for the tervice.
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    AUSTRALIAN REGISTER OF MEN & WEALTH
    282 12 AUSTRALIAN REGISTER OF MEN WEALTH AUSTRALIA was expanding her defence services very rapidly, and although defence was still run on the voluntary system, national registration of men power and wealth was expected to take place this month. Mr. Ambrose Pratt, the wellknown Australian Journalist and novelist, told a Straits Time
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    CHURCH FOUNDATION STONE LAID
    54 12 j THE layin > of the 1 foundation stcne of the Outram Chinese Christian Church, in Outram Road, was carried out by tfie Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander S. Small. The ceremony was conducted by the R?v. A. S. Moore Anderson and the Her. Loo Thian Liong,
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    CONTROL OF CYCLISTS
    206 12 Ban On Riding Two Abreast? SELANGOR C.P.O. NEW REGULATION (Fro, n Our Own Corn', pendent) Kuala Lumpur, July 12. "U/K should have the right to prohibit cyclists riding two breast in the streets, emphasised Selangor's Chiof Police Oilicer, Mr. J. P. Penncfather-Evans, at today'* Sanitary Board meeting
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    FATAL DRINK OF HOT WATER
    115 12 •THE Singapore Coroner. Mr. W. O. Porter, yesterday returned a verdict of death by misadventure when he held an Inquiry into the death of a young Chinese woman. Won.? Sie-.v Ylng, v.ho died on June 30 in hospital from bronchial pneumonia following scalds on her
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    MR. C.O. RODRIGUES
    60 12 npHE death has occumd ol Mr. Cla- rence Oswald Rcdrigues. at his residence at 155 Teluk Kurau Road, at the age of 49. He had been in 111he&lth fcr some years. Formerly ha was employed in the Education Department. He is survived by his wile and 'wi
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    DENIAL OF SIGNATURE BY COMMODORE DREW
    466 13 Fraud Allegations Made Against Men At Singapore Assizes PROSECUTION TELLS OF STORY TO SAWMILL MANAGER A DENIAL that he had put his initial or signature on an alleged Admiralty minute paper was made by Commodore T. B. Drew, Ommodore, Malaya, when the trial of
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    "Five Faces Of Malaya"
    260 13 FILM AT EXHIBITION (From Our Own Correspond^'. I Kuala Lumpur, July 12. CHOT last year by the Strand Film Company under the auspices of the Government, the film Five Fac?s of Malaya," will be screened during the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Associations exhibition from Aug. 5 to 7.
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    CALIFORNIANS ON WORLD TOUR
    47 13 A PARTY OF 13 AMERICAN world tourists arrived at Singapore yesterday in the P. and O. liner Rawalpindi from Hong Kong. Under the direction of Mrs. D. F. Robertson cf the Robertson's Travel Bureau, Les Angeles, the party Is made up of Californians.
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    SOLD RELIEF FUND FLOWERS
    144 13 Seven Chinese Are Fined OEVEN Chinese, pleading guilty to being members of an unlawful society. 'The Dawn Light Flower SellIng Association," were fined $3 each by Mr. J. Fletcher Cooke, Singapore Third Magistrate, yesterday. They wera Leung Fook, Lab. Yin Cheng, Loong Hoi Sin, Kaai Yin
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    LACK OF CARE BY PAWNSHOP WORKER
    274 13 DEMAHKING that the dc.'cndrnt had I not exercised du« care in accepting the article into pawn, Mr. L. C. Goh j I in the Singapore Fifth Police Court 1 yesterday. Imposed a fine of $25, in default of payment two weeks' rigorous imprisonment, on
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    WEDDED YESTERDAY AT CATHEDRAL Oak-Rhind—Grafton
    260 13 WEDDED YESTERDAY AT CATHEDRAL Oak-Rhind— Grafton MR. WILLIAM Melfort Oak-Rhlnd, of Mansfield and Co., Ltd., was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday, to Miss Gwendoline Mary Grafton, daughter of Mr. J. E. and the late Mrs. Grafton of Prestwich, Ayrshire. The bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and
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    G.O.C. RETURNS
    44 13 A FTER A FAREWELL inspection tour of military units In Malaya, the General Officer Commanding, Malaya, Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie, has returned to Singapore from Penang. I He was accompanied by Mrs. Dobbie and their son, Lieut O. C. Dobbie, aide-de-camp
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    23 13 A group picture taken after the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Oak-Rhlni (centre) at St. Andres's Cathedral yesterday.— Straits Times picture.
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    CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION NEXT MONTH
    684 13 200 Delegates Will Discuss Problems At Kuala Lumpur HETAILS cf the Malayan educational conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur next month were announced yesterday by the Education Department. It is expected that there will be nearly 200 delegates to the conference, which will cover
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    SMILES WHEN SENTENCED
    256 13 Armed Robbery By Youths U7HEIJ sentence of thic? years' rigorous Imprisonment was parsed n him by Mr. Jusfce Manning at the Singapore Assizes yestorday. Lei All Kan, a Clvnese youth, smiled brnr.dly before ha was led away. Lei Ah Kan, and another ChincM youth, Sam Wei Mu:i,
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    HAINANESE ADMITS THEFT OF WHISKY
    72 13 CENTENCE of one week's simple im- prisonment and a fine of $20, in default a further two weeks' simple imprisonment, was passed by Mr. L. C. Goh in the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday, on a middle-aped Halnanese, Ying Kok Kee, who pleaded guilty to
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    Robbed While She Slept
    211 14 Allegations By Aged Malay Woman From Our Own Correspondent i Talping, July 12. TIE story of how an old Malay woman. Fatima bintl Ibrahim, vas awakened in the early hours of May 13 to And that her belongings, which s ie kept in a rattan bas
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    30 14 Commander A. H. Spurgean. of the Royal Australian Navy has returned to Sydney after two years on the China station of the Royal Navy. He was accompanied by Mr?. Spurgeon.
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    Oil Dispute In Siam Ends
    146 14 NEGOTIATIONS ARE SUCCESSFUL (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. July 12. THE negotiations between the Asiatic Petroleum Company Ltd. and the Standard Oil Company of New York with the Ministry of Economic Affairs i regarding the working of the new Oil IFuel Act which operates from
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    GRIMSBY LEAVES FOR EXERCISES
    71 14 THE escort versel Grimsby, which recently refitted at the Naval Base and which has been at anchor in the outer roads for the past few days, left for exercises yesterday. The warship will return to the roads lor the week-end and after further exercises will go
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    41 14 The General Officer Commanding, Hclaya, Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie (left), with Lt.-Col. H. A. Andrews, Officer Commanding the Dogras at Taiping, and the Subadhar Major, senior Indian officer of the battalion, during the General't farewell inspection tour before leaving Malaya.
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    STRIKE PROVED RICKSHAS ARE UNNECESSARY IN SINGAPORE
    512 14 Secretary Of Chinese Affairs Hopes For Disappearance A LESSON FOR PULLERS AND PUBLIC THE strike of Singapore ricksha pullers in October last year taught the pullers and the public that rickshas were not necessary in Singapore, states Mr. A. B. Jordan, Secretary for
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    CO-OPERATIVE OFFICIALS
    40 14 Rao Bahadur M. Olriyappa, Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Mr. T. Raghavendra Rau, Secretary of the Madras Provincial Co-operative Bank, Ltd., and Dr. Doralswamy. all of Madras, arrived In Singapore over the week-end on their way to Japan.
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    Dustbin Grubbers Arrested
    249 14 /"VNE hundred and sixty-three arrests were made of persons grubbing h: and removing refuse from bins and committing other nuisances on the I streets, and the fines collected amounted to $244.50. reveals the annual report I of the Municipality Town Cleansing and Hawkers Department. Eighty-three cows, 22
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    ENGLISH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
    148 14 $30,000 Building At Batu Pahat (From Our Own Correspondent) Eatu Pahat, July 12. TTHE new English School for girls in Batu Pahat will be officially opened on Sunday, July 16, by the State Commissioner, Ungku Suliman bin Mohamed Khadid, of Batu Pahat. The building is one
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    SINGAPORE SCOUTS WANT HEADQUARTERS AND MEN
    373 14 "We Are Carrying On Under Considera ble Difficulties THE Boy Scout movement paid particular attention to religious training, pointed out Mr. H. R. Cheeseman, Assistant Scout Commissioner for Malaya, following a talk on "Scouting for Boys" by Mr. F. C. Sanrls, Scout Commissioner for
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    GOVERNORS AND AGITATION IN INDIAN STATES
    350 15 Under-Secretary's Statement In House Of Commons London. IN the House of Commons recently Sir Nairne Stewart- Sandeman (Cons., Lancashire), asked Col. A. J. Muirhead, Under-Secretary of State for India, what action had heen taken by the Governors of the provinces concerned, to prevent the
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    PLEA FOR AN ANDHRA PROVINCE
    165 15 Mr. Thirumala Rao On A.I.C.C. Resolution Bombay. '•"THE question of a separate Andhra Province has assumed special importance in view of the refusal of the Secretary of State to accede to the proposal. says Mr. Thirumala Rao, ML.A. .Central! ln the course of a statement
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    INDIAN POSITION IN BURMA
    136 15 Karachi Merchants On Simla's Authority Karachi, July 5. *THE Committee of the Bayers and Shippers Chamber in a letter to the Government of India points out' that Article XX of the Instrument of tettons to the Governor of Burma aa that he will have to confer
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    NATIONAL PLANNING rOMMITTEE
    45 15 Bombay. July 3. c TTHE National Planning Committee has invited Mr Manu Subedar. I M LA. i Centra] > to be the chairman of -.1 will dr:>: currency and banking. It Is understood that Mr. Amrit Lai pxs- ten app:!nred a momber of
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    THE 'BLACK HOLE" MONUMENT
    94 15 Agitation By Muslim Students Dacca, July 5. IJNLESS the Black Hole monument was removed within ;i month a vigorous fight would be launched and he would be the first to begin a hunger-strike on this issue. This declaration was made by the Secretary of the Dacca
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    RELEASE OF BENGAL PRISONERS
    121 15 Advisory Committee's Recommendations Calcutta. July 4. I*HE Government Of Bengal having considered the Individual cases of the undermentioned convicts, and the recommendations of the advisory commiltee on the same, have ordered them to be released: Jnan Gobinda Gupta, Sarr.adis'.i Chandra Roy, Sarashi Mohan Moitra and Rajendra
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    German Training For Indians?
    134 15 A London Newspaper Report London. F\R. Schacht's Indian visit is to be followed up by Visits of several other German trade experts, reports the Dally Express of London. Another message says that through Dr. Srhacht a few Indian leaders Wt to be invited to visit Berlin
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    THE WORLD COTTON CONFERENCE
    153 15 Government Of India To Participate Simla, July 8. T*HE Government of India hasaccepted the invitation of the Government of the United States '< 1 to a conference of the Governments of ten countries exporting raw cotton, says a Press note. It adds that Mr. H. S.
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    OUTRAGE IN TRIBAL TERRITORY
    103 15 Father And Sons Killed By Dacoits Peshawar, July 5. A TRIBAL chief and his two sons were shot dead by a Ran? of dacoits 'at Shatong in tribal territory, according to a report received here. 1 It Is reported that the dacoits broke into the tribal
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    BOMBAY PROHIBITION LEGISLATION
    62 15 Bombay, July 8. |T is under:.t:od that the Government has decided to Introduce leglsiat'en In connec ion with Its prohibition programme. A bill Is f -xpecled to be Introduced In the Poona session of the Assembly deaiing v/ith the prevention of the use of liquor and other
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    LABOUR TROUBLE AGAIN IN JAMSHEDPUR
    57 15 Jamshodpur. July 3. A GENERAL strike or workers •>! the Indian Steel Wire Products Company, commenced at ten last night. This is a sequel to a resolution passed by the general meeting of the Workers' Union and confirmed by the Executive Committee calling for an
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    32 15 Calcutta, July 5. A press communique Issued by MM Reserve Bank of India states that flM new Oovemnient of India rupee loan closed today, a total of Us. 156,000,001 having been subscribed.
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    Indian Representation In Ceylon Council
    252 15 Indian Representation In Ceylon Council Colombo, July 5. DV 37 votes to five an amendment of Dewan Bahadur I. X. Pereira (Indian nominated) seeking a representation of eight seats for Indians in a Council of 68 was defeated in the State Council when the reform debate wns resumed after a
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      350 16 Another Need In Singapore To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir.— It has been suggested by many Interested persons that a Singapore Gramophone Society should be formed among music-lovers. The proposed society would serve a long-needed want. Many of us realize that it is Impossible to
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      "SERVICE WITH A SMILE" ON S.T.C. BUSES
      1277 16 Some Hints For Conductors And Passengers To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, "Singapore Woman" wrote in your i$sue of July 6 concerning the friction bitwefin employees of the S.T.C. and the public, and places the blame on the latter. Personally I
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      THE CLERICAL UNION
      308 16 Speech Brings In New Members MR. TAY LIAN TECK To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With reference to fhe letter signed Eurasian published in your paper on June 28, regarding Mr. Tay Lian Teck's leadership, it will be of great interest lor Eurasian to know
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      SINGAPORE GERMANS AND OTHERS
      207 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— l was delighted to fead the instant protests of your readers, drawn forth by the banning of the film Confessions of a Nazi Spy I consider that the showing of this film cannot fall to have any other
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      INDIAN RADIO REGISTER
      134 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— In Singapore it would se3m .hat some persons decide people's nationalities by their names. I wonder whether this a correct procedure and whether by this method it is possible to ascertain the position correctly. If It is possible to
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      38 16 Correspondents are reminded that letters must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not for publication unless desired, but as a guarantee of good faith. All correspondence U dealt with in strict confidence.— lid., ST.).
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    29 18 v not n-i'irh by tk» S.C.C. during yesterdays Padang Sh^lil malcn bciv:een the SRC. and the Cricket Club. The Recs retained the trophy, winning by 4—l.— Straits Times picture.
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    PUBLISHERS AND POST OFFICE DRAW 2-2
    403 18 Good Soccer In Second Division Match THOUGH very near the ad of the league table, the Publishen j'avc tho Post Office a good game to draw two-all in a second division ;i A the Stadioa yesterday. Kach side :;corod a K<>;il in rach half.
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    NEGEI TEAM TO PLAY WEEK-END SOCCER
    87 18 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 14. ezrl Srmbilan will play Johore in > Malaya Cup match on Friday at Johore Bahru and will meet Singapore on Saturday In a friendly fixture. The following will represent Negrl Semjbllan: Khalltf: Ghanl, Bnqi-mh; Sycd H:»mld, Ibrahim,
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    LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT
    52 18 Now York, July 12. America, who does not recognise Len Harvey as the light-heavyweight champion of the world arc holding their own world title bout tomorrow night between Mello Bettlna and Blilv Conn at Madison Square Garden. The general opinion Is that the winner win be matched
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    CHINESE BEAT S.C.C. IN TENNIS MATCH
    435 18 Three-Two Margin After Keen Play On Club Courts THRILLING play was seen in the inter-club lawn tennis 1 fixture between the S.C.C. and the S.C.R.C. played on the S.C.C. courts yesterday, the Chinese gaining a narrow victory by three matches to two. Perhaps the
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    YOUNGTERS UNION
    148 18 New Office Bearers Elected A general re-election of the Youngsters Union was held last Sunday and resulted as follows: general committee, president, T. E. Nathan: general secretary, Tar. Kwang Meng (reelected); sports secretary, Tan Hoc* Seng; l.on. treasurer, Iim Soo Yam <re-electedi; committee members, Messrs. Yeo Koon Chye,
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    McCONECHY CUP
    125 18 (From Our O* m Correspondent) Segamat. July 11 The McConechy Cup knockout foccer competition for district teams of the Johore Public Works Department opens on Friday with two matchesone at Johore Bahru and the ether at Kluang. Batu Pahat, the holders of the Cup, meet Johore Bahru and
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    PASIR PANJANG ROVERS
    82 18 The following have been selected to represent the Paslr Panjang Rovers In a Irlendly badminton match against the Spartan B.P. this Sunday at the latter's court at 2.30 p.m. Tan Lai Chuan. Llm Seng Cheow, Chan Sow Wah, Ong Say Yeo. Cheo Eng Hoe. Tan Wee En?,
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    SEREMBAN TENNIS
    95 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 12. The Negri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club B team defeated the Negri Sembilan Club "B" team by two games to one in an inter-club friendly tennis match played on the Negri Sembilan Club courts. The results were:— Ycng Nyuk Lin and Tan
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    CHARTERED BANK SPORTS CLUB
    54 18 The following will represent '-he Chartered Bank Sports Club agalast the Harper Gilflllan Sports Club \t football on Friday, at Geylang Stadium: Lye Hock, Leng Hock and Jin Tong; Hock Chiang, Sim Chuan and Ah Seng; James, Joon Thin, Chin Lye, Purs-'r and Ah Chow. Reserves:—
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    32 18 An S.R£. lali-back and Milton miss the bail while MiiSsM* gets ready to trap it. Incident in yesterday's Padang Shield match in rchich the Rccs beat the S.C.C. 4—l^— Straits Times picture.
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    S.C.C. RESERVES TO MEET CHINES
    39 18 Only one soccer match will be played today, between the Cricket Club and the Chinese, in the reserve division of the league. The ma:ch will be played on the S.C.C. padang. Tennis S.C.R.C. tournament.
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    TAIPING SOCCER
    145 18 'From Our Own Correspondent > Talping, July 12. The Old Edwardians basket-ball team defeated the King Edward VII School in a friendly match yesterday by 86 points to 27. The quick snapping passing cf the Old Boys and their good combination was responsible for the high sccre. The
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    ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL SPORTS
    92 18 The annual sports o: St. Andrew's School will be held on Tuesday Aug. 1. at 3 p.m. at the Jalan Besar Stadium There will be three events for old Bcvs of the School. Those who wish to take part In the 100 yards and the 440
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    MEWA SINGH SCORES 74
    528 18 Railway Youngsters Beaten pLAYING a whole day game of crie- ket on their ground at Kampong Bahru on Sunday, the Youngsters, after compiling 142 runs, went down to the Rocklltes, who replied with 220 runs. The Rocklites passed their opponent's total score after losing only two
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    IPOH RACE SELECTIONS
    127 19 IP OH RACE SELECTIONS Oi'AIEW and selections for Snturrlay's races at Ipoh will appear in tomorrow's Straits Times. Seratcfctagi and order of running wi!l be issu?d in Ipoh at 1 1 a.m. and will appear in the second edition of the Straits Times if received before going la press. Selections
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    SCHOOL CRICKET IN JOHORE
    235 19 Frcm Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, July 12 The Johoro English College will be visitors to Segamat over this weekend when they meet the Government English School in a two-day cricket fixture fcr the Webb Cup. TlM Cup was first put up tor comp?tit.on between these two
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    NEW HORSES ARRIVE IN PENANG
    38 19 Seven new racehor.ej were landed in Penang this week frrm the m.v. Glen:gle from London. It is understood that the shipment will be under the rare of the Penang train?r, M. van Breukclcn.
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    NEGRI SOCCER
    47 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Ju"y 12. The Seremban Rangers beat the N.f> Indian Association 3—1 in the N.P. Football League. The Indians began the season well by winning the Dr. Taylcr trophy for the six-a-side competition but fell off badly In the local league.
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    SOCCER FRIENDLY
    76 19 A team will be selected from the following te represent the City High School Old Boys' to play against th~ City High Echtol In a Sccctr match tomorrow, at 5.15 p.m. Mr.^rs. Cliow Wai Nam, Yap "Ihiam T:ck. Vc: M>:ng Phew, Paul Henry, Tan Kok Teck (captain). J
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    Y.M.C.A. VOLLEY-BALL
    125 19 The toSiowlnc have bfen seeded to p:a voiity-lall for we Y.M.C.A. jL-nior u- fartmrnt r.-aln:* Sin-Tr-Te Fr.fMn Sj-nooi tomorrow, r.; 5 p.m. on the Bras C&sah Read ■round: Yow Wah Sure. Chla Soo Mrng, 1 1 n Njlt Sion?. Kch Chit Mensf. Um Cheni; i Sionr. Lau Kcic
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    PROGRAMME FOR FIRST DAY OF IPOH RACES
    908 19 FOLLOWING is the complete programme for the opening day of the Perak Turf Club's summer meeting which starts on Saturday. The scratching:* and order of running will be issued on Friday afternoon. Horses Class 1 Division 1 5'/J Furs. Straight I 1 4
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    SINGHALESE ASSN. CRICKET
    98 19 The follrwing have been selected to play '.cricket tn a Hcme vs. Home game en Wfr 'Cay the 16th tost., on the Singapore SlnfthaU;*: Association Ground ai McNa.r i Head, at 10 a.m. P. BL Sirisena's Xl:— Samson de Bllva. Britle C ur.a-ckera. J. Jayatocdy. Arthur Perera.
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    PLAYER SENT OFF THE FIELD
    177 19 UfHATMOKE, Singapore Harbour Board left-half, was sent off the field in yesterday's second division <b> league soccer match against the RAP. <H.Q> on the Harbour Board ground. The Board won by four goals to one. They led three-one at half-time, when Zee Kwang, Ah Cheong
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    SENG LONG CUP
    54 19 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 12. The following will represent the Negri Sembllan Club against the Negri Spmbilan Chinese Recreation Club In the Chang Ssng Long Cup inter-club tennis competition on Thursday: W. Seneviratne and D. B. Coney, V. M. Francis and R. Seneviratne, K. H.
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    S. R. C. EASILY RETAIN PADANG SHIELD
    587 19 Cricket Club Beaten Four Goals To One J^IR. CONRAD CLARKE, donor of the PaJang Shield, saw his club, ITI the 5.R.0., retain the trophy yesterday, beating the S.C.C. by 4 goaktol. Played on the Cricket C lub ground, the game attracted ft I
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    Y.M.C.A. TENNIS
    40 19 The fotlciruig have been selected to clay tennis for OM V.M.C.A. a<^unst RAF en Saturday, at 4.30 p.m. at Mnr; Lee Hee Chin. L. C. Goh. Kamls. Dawood, M.I. Reshty, C. Reshty, Amad Shah anu i J. M^nassen.
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    FIVE GOALS IN SUCCESSION
    196 19 Police Beat Old Boys At Segamat (From Our Own Correspondent) Srgair.ai, July 12. Abdul Rahman bin Abu Bak.ir, Johore centreiorward, played in tha jame position tor the Sogamat Police, ;or which team he is captain, at soccer against the Old Boys' Association today on the town
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    GOALLESS DRAW IN DIV. TWO
    155 19 *^OOD GO-l-kecpin; by Zuna ana Peters was the chic," reason tor the second division <b> soccer fixture between the Indian Association and th? Moravia i'--"::i* dob endlnj In i goalless draw on the Clerical Union gromd yesterday. Tnc result «is i truo indication of play.
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    GENTLE B.P.
    170 19 I The teal of the doubles tournament iK. •O. system) for tie "A. M-l-'- Ch-T'T'-o iCup" at the Gertie B. P. was played last S-.mdav between Ni': Abdul'-a^ ani Ht a i blii Axranx and A. Rahman bin Ahm.id rial Nit MustaHa. res i!Une in a for thr
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    TABLE-TENNIS
    100 19 Th« foliodnx wl'l represent ff" fjilio l.' Young Men's Association Singapore, jt table-tennis against th<- Bom -o 6 pany Sports Club at the C.V.M.A. pre« raises 50. Oirii- ;-.-<' i p.m.: Louis Joseph. E. C. Eanthou, A. n. ?avj. Jacob Pierre, J. Anthcny, D. A. Raj, sr.r: Gl.tert Saiay.
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    USEFUL B.P.
    59 19 Entries are now Invited for the party* novice and Jinlor ilnslrs championship on Saturday July 22. 1939. 73 cents per entry and the closing dat" m July 13. Intending competitors are requested tj crmmuhlcati" with either Mr. Chla Enjr Tr.t, !Co Rodylc and Davidson. 4. Raffle; Place. t.t
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      17 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EK.HT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY IS. 1939. No. ISO.
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      Bargain Price Beauty
      317 1 Bargain Price Beauty TO dress smartly on a small allowance is child's play compared with the difficulties of looking as lovely as the next jjirl on practically no money at all. Because you do have to spend a regular amount of your personal allowance on beauty care, nowadays, and the
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      Too Many Girls Work Who Don't Need Jobs
      1170 1 H.O., The Writer Of This Article, States The Case For The European Stenographer Who Has To Work MM. I UullT is the lint woman en the staff at Raffle* Collrgr, belnj part-time lecturer In the Department of Economics. MM has a Master'!
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      140 1 BLOWBW are often used with lace or tulle for the adornment of both small and large hats. Masses of flowers, in fact, are used to weifjh down the brims of matching white or pastel coloured hats white straws, and pastel felts seem to be the general rule.
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      55 1 AT a conference of doctors and scientists held recently in London, during discussion on wheat germ oil which is rich in Vitamin E, Professor A. Todd, of Manchester University, said that experiments were made on 18 women, who previously had had only five children among them. After administration of wheat
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      1130 2  - London WOMEN FAVOUR COLOURED Trousers Alyse Allynghame by- rpHERE is a notable increase this summer in the number of women wearing trousers in the London streets. Sometimes they eem to invite attention, for vividly contrasted colours are often seen. More usually the bifurcated garment is partially disguised by one of
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      560 3  - It Takes Only A Yard Georgina And Thea b 7b 7- SPHERE'S only a yard, it's not worth buying." How often have you said that when looking through remnants of material for sale at bargain prices Almost certainly more than once, judging by the times Georgina has heard it and,
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      258 3 Patchwork For Tea Trays THE modern voj;uj ior glass-topped tea and cjfTeo trays offers plenty of scope i or attractive arrange ments that cr.:i be worked out at home. Patchwork, for instance, can be n?cd. I have seen really pretty trays made of patchwork panels, framed under glass, and edcred
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      962 4  -  Diana Dane <•• by Wool Lame Is The Latest For Dinner Gowns CAY what you like about the chic little suits and frocks we wear at daytime parties, and the creations we don for dancing 1 you have to admit that the clothes chosen for
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      163 5 '£\iti.E pictures vcrc taken last Monday, opening day of the Ki.ig's School Xurscry School at Tanglin Club. Above are Shirley Harris, MBeen Niblock end Kathleen Waddingion m their ncct uniforms playing icith their toys. Above, right, a formal afternoon tea party In progress showing Eileen
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      Weaning— Must Be A Gradual Process
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      758 8 Special To The Straits Times FRUITS Description*. Approximate PrUo* Notes. Apples (green) 6/6 cts. each Verv good. Apoies ueai .4/5 each Sweet. Bananas (green) 01 eacb Good size. Bananas (red) I 1 each Nice flavour Bananas (yellow) 08 for ten Small. Chlcoes m each Scarce. Small. Crapes
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      Mines Of Vitamins
      352 8 rvON'T believe the old wives' saying that men won't eat vegetables or salads. They will if these protective foods arc well prepared and served. Every scrap of vegetable must be used. The tough ends of asparagus. the shippings from beans, yes, the skill* of peas, all should
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      New Fish Pie
      175 8 AS fish is usually inexpen- slve and popular for making light tiffin dishes a new recipe is always use- ful. Fish and macaroni pie, a very tasty dish, can be prepared in the following manner. Steam a good-sized piece of ikan kurau weighing about three-quarters of a
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      Order Turkeys In Advance
      170 8 Order Turkeys In Advance EXCELLENT turkeys can be obtained at the market at present, but they must be ordered a day in advance. All lines of poultry are well supplied and pigeons, although rather small, are more numerous and much cheaper. Good ducks are available and dealers are quoting 45
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        402 8 C. K. TANG 231, River Vallay Road, Phone 2181 SINGAPORE. He have heaps of lovely and attractive Gilts for all oriaslon.i that are sure to Always available. .Always on display. I".. J .p.-cii.-, Eatj'3 Crc^cj, Hisi kerchiefs, Hand-bar*. Uressint-table-srts I.unch-sets, I.idles Lingerie. Pyjamas, s.-arves. Tea-sets. Tablecloths. Jade-trees, Jewellery. Teak and
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        201 8 FURNISHINGS opportunity to refurnish your homes economically is here GIAN SINGH'S GRAND ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE You cannot afford to miss it! =M.ere are a few good offers— Tootal Furnishing Fabric $1.10 a yard i^~V Tootextil 48" 1.50 it yard Printed Cretonnes 48" 0-75 a yard Plain casein. 'lit 48" 0-65
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