The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 November 1931
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Title Section16 1931-11-25 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. 13,5(12. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article399 1931-11-25 1 Concern is being felt in Paris at the firm ani unyielding attitude cf China in regard to the Manchuria n crisis; Nanking has communicated to Dr. Sze proposals which they consider might form a basis for settlement; in the meantime fighting has started again in Manchuria Page399 words
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Article1367 1931-11-25 1 "JETHART'S HERE Roxburgh. the central of the three count Irs on the Scottish bordi-r. is one of the most interesting and attractive Caledonian shires, both lor its scenery and for its history. Parts of it are stern and wild, especially to the south and east, where it is shut inJOCK - 1,367 words
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Advertisement315 1931-11-25 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK HU M.AREST APPROACH TO PURE, I Kl SII. PASTEURIZED MILK «-i; I UNABLE IN THE TROPICS. UNABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. RAFFLES H9IEt TO-NIGHT fE.A DANCE «..'50— 8.30 p.m. INFORMAL DANCE VIOMA UTTER S 9.30-MIDNIGHT ORCHESTRA S.S. PRESIDENT POLK ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, November 28th SPECIAL TIFFIN DANCE315 words
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Advertisement176 1931-11-25 1 ASK FOR TOJLLEYS AUSTRALIAN PURE GRAPE BRANDY Obtainable from all good dealers at $3.25 per bottle including Duty. Sole Agents for Malaya: fWcALISTER Co., Ltd. Support Empire Products! THE EUROPE HOTEL Sunday, November 29th PROGRAMME. I. Ballade in G. Minor Chopin GRAND PIANOFORTE X StSSST 2t RECITAI Nocmrne 12 G176 words
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Advertisement93 1931-11-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Theatre and cinema attractions Pn^e 9. Notice re Godwin Holgate and Co. Page 2. Guerin's famous Flemish k':cr mui:s frcm Frankel's Page 4. Tolleys Australian pure grape brandy Page 1. New H.M.V. Portables from Ifoutrie't Page 20. More Good Used Cars from Bnrnc:) Motors Pag 1 5. Special93 words
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Advertisement21 1931-11-25 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE. FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADINO PROVISION STOREB.21 words
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Article258 1931-11-25 2 Routine Orders by Lieut. Col. at J. T. Reilly. M.C.. OOBMBandtag S.S.V.F November 25th. 1931. The Commandant deeply regrets to announce the death of No. 2014 Sapper J. J. Morey whicn rook plare on November 15th. 1931. Kanjjcs The follow inu range allotments are •epublished for information.258 words
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Article113 1931-11-25 2 Five and Ten at the Alhambra "Five and Ten" opens at the Alhambra i- -nittht. and thate Who shy at the unusual title may be reassured by the fact that Marion Davtea i- the star, supported by a Britisher Leslie Howard, and the piece is adapted fromKhiinie Hurst's113 words
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Advertisement518 1931-11-25 2 TRUEFITT'S HAIR SPECIALITIES. EUCHKiSMA.— Combines in one clear fluid every valuable component both of a hair grease and wash. MELLIFLORA. A combination of Pure Honey with Extract of Flowers Used by men of discriminating taste Stockists MEDICAL HALL, LTD., 3, Battery Road. I?USINESS~~CARDS. MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Xas. I 3,518 words
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Advertisement660 1931-11-25 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited far the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of Sluice Valves for Water Dept. for period Ist May 1932 to 30th April660 words
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Advertisement349 1931-11-25 2 NOTICES. I For everything in SCHOOL BOOKS EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES PRINTING JOBS STATIONERY, etc. Send your orders to PETER CHONG CO., Educational Booksellers, Printers, etc. In the matter oi ORDINANCE No. 155 (COMPANIES) and In the matter of GODWIN HOLGATE CO. (FAR EAST), LIMITED. (In Voluntary Liquidation*. NOTICE is hereby gtvwi349 words
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Advertisement520 1931-11-25 2 s¥^ V^ix 7 *>v_jK%iV vEX I Foods I The 'Allenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the I feeding of infants in hot climates. They are free I from harmful germs, and are readily prepared by the I simple addition of boiling water, thus giving complete I independence of doubtful milk520 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous252 1931-11-25 2 THE WEEK Wednesday 25th. High Water. 09.50. 9.3 ft.. 23.05, 8 6 ft. Rugby: S.C.C. vs. Raffles College at S.C.C. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Police at Thomson Road. r S.R.C vs Khalsa Assn at S.R.C. Khalsa vs. S.R.C S.R.C Thursday. 2«th. High Water 10.19. 9.5 ft.. 23.4U. 8.6 ft. Hockey. Y.M.C.A.252 words
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Article628 1931-11-25 3 SHRINKING TO NOTHING Picture of 1,000,000,000 Years Hence I By Dutch /ir Mail I London, Nov. 12. Sir Arthur Eddington. the distinguished scientist, in his presidential address to the Physical Society at the Imperial College of Science and Technology, South Kensington, last j night, drew a628 words
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Article199 1931-11-25 3 Escape After Many Hardships Three prisoners who escaped from the French penal settlement of Devil's Island to Trinidad, and ultimately brought their case before a Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, will be allowed to go free. The Judicial Committee some time ago allowed an appeal199 words
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Article73 1931-11-25 3 WEDNESDAY "B" Class Handicap Low Huck Leng owe 3 vs. Loh Jwee Yong owe 6. Chua Boon Huat owe 9 vs. Tan Siong Teng owe 3. Ong Slow Kee owe 6 vs. B. H. Chua owe 3. Yap Ah Chuan owe 6 vs. Ng Chee Seng owe73 words
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Article34 1931-11-25 3 The London Fire Brigade had a busy time in the early hours of Friday morning (Nov. 6th), for they answered no less than 48 calls, the fires in many cases being caused by fireworks.34 words
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Article602 1931-11-25 3 WHITE WIFE'S ANNUITY Appeal Against High Court Decision A broken love romance between nn Indian maharaja and a beautiful Australian woman had its strange sequel in the quiet court -room of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The Law Lords of the Privy Council,602 words
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Article302 1931-11-25 3 "Interference" by Girl's Mother New York, New 10. Kid Berg, the Stepney light-weight boxer, states that his engagement to Miss Eleanor Kraus, daughter of a New York silk merchant, has been broken off. Berg was waiting until he won the lightweight title before h? married Miss302 words
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Article400 1931-11-25 3 7H Babies Killed by "Mistake" Luebeck. Oct. 19. The confession cf a white-haired professor that the deaths of seventy-six babies were duo to his own mistake caused painful scenes in court here when the trial of three doctors and a woman assist uit on charges of criminal negliBenee400 words
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Article121 1931-11-25 3 We regret to announce tru i d< ith of MY. Herman Ncrman aged 62. a well-known American author and explorer who Jled tram v. fractured skull as a result of a rail in LefcM tet Square. Mr. Norman was a wejlthy man and had travelled widely ana was also an121 words
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Article386 1931-11-25 3 PHE CLEOPATRA LADY She was Very Proud of Her Snakes Tattooing is incurring in popularity. I have b*en tAtlQOlllg DOOple In London for 28 yean," Mr. Oeotga Burchett, the tateooM m W;-ter!r:o-road. hLI the Evening Stindard to-day, 'and I find myself busier now than when I386 words
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Article143 1931-11-25 3 Battle of the Pai;it-rcls at Oxford Most Oxford mm of thb IttMntfea know thr name of Hell Passage :hit nirrow path r.i-ar New College— bui. they will apparently know it no more. It has ben mnde namHcs. Originally it was called St. Belt&i Pass:.^, a^ a boird to143 words
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Advertisement261 1931-11-25 3 nryhe "Ankoria" Baby Food of M New Zealand is produced m only in the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin "Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE Ankona" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventwilly removes the infections261 words
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Advertisement81 1931-11-25 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) United. I BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied81 words
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Article1071 1931-11-25 4 AMERICAN SPORT Decline During Last Few Years BY GRANTLAM) RIC'L New York. Suppose we turn the old timepiece back just en years. Jack Dempsey was the heavyweight hampion of the world. The United States uled the Olympic games beyond all argument. Bill Tilden and BillFree Press; N.A.N.A - 1,071 words
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Article26 1931-11-25 4 I'm blest if I can think of anything between 170 and 1900 that I would give two hoots to chat about. M. L. F. Salzman. t26 words
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Article385 1931-11-25 4 EXHIBITION SUCCESS Devoted Sisters' Gratitude Louis Wain's old home in Brondesbury. the home where he drew his immortal pictures of oats, has been saved. Six months ago I told the story of the plight of the famous artist's three sisters, writes a Daily Express special representative.385 words
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Article158 1931-11-25 4 Festivities and Banquets Abandoned The Hague. It is not long since Queen Wilhelmina of Holland opened the new parliamentary session with much State pageantry. The procession to the Parliament House from her palace in the woods consisted of fourteen gi|t and crystal coaches, each with a team158 words
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Article131 1931-11-25 4 Preparing for a trip to the Stratosphere Berlin. Trial trips are to begin shortly with Professor Junker's new aircraft that has been specially constructed for journeying to the stratospheres already reached by Professor Piccard in his balloon. The machine is a one-engined monoplane, with wing spread of131 words
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Article83 1931-11-25 4 Berlin. Nov. 15. With a view to encouraging foreign and also inland tourist traffic in Germany, the Minister of Communication?. Herr Treviranus. has directed an urgent appeal to the Governments of the German States and Free Cities to carry on, if possible on a greater scale than heretofore,83 words
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Article167 1931-11-25 4 Five persons were within an ace of death when a motor car, the steering wheel of which went out of control, plunged headlong into a ditch in Province Wellesly on Saturday afternoon. Hired car P. 6201, an Overland, was coming from the direction of Bagan Luar to Bagan Serai, driven167 words
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Article477 1931-11-25 4 Curate in the Open Against a Blackmailer Sentence of seven years' penal servitude was passed at the Old Bailey on James Fearn. thirty-five, described as a seaman, who pleaded guilty to uttering a letter demanding with menaces £50 from the Rev. John Carpenter, of Christ? Church Vicarage, Chislehurst.477 words
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Article156 1931-11-25 4 Two Expeditions Arrive at Copenhagen Copenhagen, Nov. IS. A vast crowd assembled on the quay when the steamer arrived conveying the membeis of two Greenland expeditious cne German and one English Dr. Wegener and Mr. Watkir.s. The explorers accompanied by several Eskimos, were received by Premier Staunmg. who156 words
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Article75 1931-11-25 4 Misguided Theatrical Zeal Prague. Nov. IS. An amazing drama took place at the village of Hafnerluden during an amateur theatrical performance. During the third act a murder Was supposed to take place. In his eagerness the actor really drove a poignard deep into a fellow actor's75 words
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Article59 1931-11-25 4 §8,000,000 Art Purchases Paris, Nov. 12. The Press states that the American Secretary Of the Treasury, Mr. Mellon, has purchased for $8,000,000 at a sale by the Soviets, works of art from the Hermitage Museum. Among the paint Ings bought by Mr. Mellon are Van Dyck\s "Annunciation." Van59 words
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Article75 1931-11-25 4 A new invention by means of which animals can be anaesthetised by electricity will probably Ibe of the utmost? value in the humane {slaughtering of animals. Electricity is passed by means of a pair of tongs grasping the I animals' neck which are attached to the j machine. This current75 words
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Article213 1931-11-25 4 All States on Kqual Footing In the course oi an Interview wit) correspondent of tin ChfcafO Tnbunr Orcener. Minister ol DefeMl ana M Interior, outlined C.mnamS ;»ttmid«' the Disarmament Ooofereoee H« i since Germany had taken up UM that there must be equal UdMMBI wculd press for plac213 words
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Article60 1931-11-25 4 The w*l' of Sir Ch.iiAmbassador to fP*B be-»n provtd at it will be I— in March at Unwritten on ships BOlnMl died He leaves 11--' servant and ItM n>t <* and .sister. Sir Chi linguist and though be to bi- ftWe to s|)«a., ,.*rt l kn ,v27ormor, H- Jt >»**60 words
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Advertisement196 1931-11-25 4 dftfr jfi^ a^*- -«6». A^i a*w T*~ "^r FIRST j: APPEARANCE SINCE THE WAR |"GUERINS'i: Y FAMOUS FLEMISH J: X EARTHENWARE *f I BEER MUGS f 1 H k£uy A EVERY GENUINE GUERIN BEER MUG A BEARS «|> THE GIERIN SIGNATVRE V f f f T |made by handl |one196 words
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Advertisement87 1931-11-25 4 What the New Glaxo is **Thc New Glaxo, in our opinion, is an excellent conception, and shows that the ;i^- manufacturers of infant's foods are not content to stand still, but are anxious to make use of new discoveries in scientific research." ONLY GLAXO CONTAINS ADDED VITAMIN D •ad diat87 words
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Article1015 1931-11-25 5 The Crying Baby in Church [From Oux Own Correspondent J London. As a mother was on the point of leaving Fcbbing Church with her crying baby during the .sermon, the Bishop cf Chelmsford said "Whatever you do don't take that baby out. We all made the same noise1,015 words
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Article94 1931-11-25 5 A gale which swept over the country en Wednesday <Ncv. 11 >. night caused ext?nsive damage in various districts. At Stanmore a garage roof was blown away, while part of a Prinrtive Methodist church was blown down at Southampton. At Ccwes a huge electric transformer weighing seven hundred tons was94 words
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Article145 1931-11-25 5 International Demonstration in Paris Paris, Nov. 16. An Impressive Internationa] demonstration for disarmament will take place on November 26th. Some 500 delegates representing th? political, social and religious organizations of all civilised countries will assemble in Pans for an International Disarmament Congress, which is to be inaugurated by a145 words
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Article72 1931-11-25 5 The Rev. J. W. Wccdhcine. the Rural Dean of Luton. \v?.s walking in Wardon Park when he saw a baby and perambulator floating towards the middle of the lake He immediately plung-ed in fully dressed and brought the perambulator and its occupant safely to the bank. The baby had been72 words
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Advertisement243 1931-11-25 5 7 GOOD USED CARS DODGE TOURER in excellent runnin ff order-$250. a Rood car at a very cheap t^JA^y ESSEX 6 SALOON a *> r ood comfortable car at Skin Sufferers D.D.D. Prescription is an infallible rem- |jS5£ Ifcg edy for Bad Leg, Eczema, Psoriasis, IWUHlMlfel Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat,243 words
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Advertisement384 1931-11-25 5 CgT JL^y^i— »««y tgiiy (kin /im m this beasrty cTimati tmmm^Pakm* +mk WhoUy *nd FUlj which contim- matordgm Apollinans %fMr flpfc Acfua/ mtcr >-/)hotogTaf)/» m.f***' I ft. y J -v jwwJSßa¥ f if* r x 1 r*,. 1 1 1 .1 1 1 u 1. r^^^ m^epp Pm TO jmrnumimmm^m384 words
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Article, Illustration1655 1931-11-25 6 Chess Problems and Solutions. By Our Chess Editor. Problem No. 131. (by Rev. A. Burder). Black 5 pieces. Problem No. 131a (by M. Karstedt) Black 5 pieces. The Bled Tournament. Alekhine's Great Victory The Bled. (Yugoslavia). International Tournament resulted in a resounded victory for Dr. Alekhine. his nearest competitor being1,655 words
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Article223 1931-11-25 6 Pet Aversions of the Stars Hollywood. Much has been said about the hobbies, diversions, moods, and manners of Hollywood's film celebrities. Less has been said ab-mt their dislikes. Here are the aversions of a few of thirl lm city's inhabitants Maurice Chevalier has tired of questions about223 words
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Article, Illustration12 1931-11-25 6 UNDER the Five Year Flan. Russian peasant women disposing of their cattle.12 words
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Article, Illustration1083 1931-11-25 6 Ely Culbertson - Ely Culbertson Concealed Hands (By COME Bridge players are so obsessed with the importance of counting the holding of every player at the table that they waste their time and that of other players by doing so when the count means nothing. There are many hands at the Contract1,083 words
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Article, Illustration1004 1931-11-25 6 HORATIUS - The Lure of the Slam Bonus HORATIUS Bridge Notes (By Perilous Quest that Should be Undertaken with caution THERE is an old proverb which has it that. "The higher up the plum tree grows, the sweeter grow the plums." Slam bonuses are like that they grow on very high trees1,004 words
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Article109 1931-11-25 6 Cruel "Vacant Jobs" Ho;i\ tf Worklrss Kimr hundred wMMf m i hnil twhllilt ;i laslu<>n;il)l'- Load* for job> thai did not .m 1 «*l traffic until dfapmi nOe* >'~ Vinr-strot.-t A;Jv; r(b, nenta appwirrd i don newspaper! Inviti*^ pi r for all kinds of ptwlUona rrnnttm iv109 words
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Article49 1931-11-25 6 The L.C.C. an tekitlf all prey squirrels In tl under their control Thi cam.- to England ;i In destroyed all Um lunnl.which used to \m- fn The (my squirrvLs un- vrl deal ul liarm h» |W NpUMN. Althouuh hili they an« still vm rwqu of Surrey which K o«W49 words
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1072 1931-11-25 7 SOME OMMISSIONS Young Men Who Should Have Keen Included [By Dutch Air Mail] London, Nov. 12. The new Government Ls hailed with a choru: of approval from the entire Press. The Time* dubs it an experienced team"; the Daily Mail that "tamed Leviathan," declares it1,072 words
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Article540 1931-11-25 7 Expensive Yearlings Which Brought No Return [By Dutch Air Mail] London, Nov. 12. The tale by the Aga Khan of two racehorses. Saleve and Nushirawan. for 85 guineas after he had paid 10,500 guineas for them as year- lings, is a good illustration of the fact that540 words
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Article289 1931-11-25 7 How Cambridge Lost to Edinburgh [By Dutch Air Mail] London, Nov. 7. Cambridge university fielded a rather weak team yesterday at Cambridge against the Edinburgh Academicals, and were beaten by a penalty goal and a try (6 points* to a try (3 points > The conditions rain289 words
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Article52 1931-11-25 7 Prosecution Not to be Proceeded With Sydney, Nov. 7. The Crown Law Department has decided not to proceed with the prosecution of Phillip Mond and William Cunningham, who were committed to trial in connection with alleged frauds on the Ocean Investment Company and the formation of the52 words
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Article626 1931-11-25 7 Frenchman's Remarkable Book A remarkable book, or rather the English translation of a remarkable book, has just made I its appearance. It Ls called "The Soul of Malaya." and in its original French form won for its author. lf.ll Henri Fauronnier the Prix Goncourt. M. Fauconnier626 words
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Advertisement372 1931-11-25 7 ll F^n _n i^-jH aff fi I AM J_— n *B*Baaß*aaft*aa^a£~ --^Bb^b^bb^b^b^b^HbT^^ r-HX highrst quality 4-cylicder diameter COMbVbWbV aamv anas rannr engines built today •l«w»ii" r m aMaaaaa sW a^^an kermach 35 and 50 HJ>. models, power if i| Mini, a* l»0 Point for point, these Kermaths ILP.M. aataoatf «a*pa*sa*g»a*i-372 words
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Advertisement294 1931-11-25 7 iß^K^^Mbt M# SEVEN POINTS >- fliiiß^ Fresh English and the formation I W^m 9bW W##t r<)lintr y Mllk of bone and flesh in 1 perfect propor- I y ANUFA( j TUR^ tiOtlß. I Field Factories. The The easiest of all I B "Cow A Gate" pro- foods to prepare. I294 words
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Article816 1931-11-25 8 Colonel Uogey and General Par Clyde Fcxstr writes the following amusing < vpiuuu.on in dialogue form in the Evening Standard of the difference between Bogey and j Par as golf terms I General Par. Good morning. Colcnel Bo- gey. I understand yen are now in your816 words
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Article167 1931-11-25 8 The End of a Record Flight Port Darwin. Nov. 9. Mi. C. A. Butler, the airman who flics in carpet slippers for comfort, landed at Port Darwin at 7.2 a.m. to-day (English time), so beating by an hour and forty-two minutes the record of Mr. C. W.167 words
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Article473 1931-11-25 8 Elderly Labour Opposition I By Dutch Air MailJ London, Nov. 12. A photograph of the Labour Party in Op- position in the new House of Commons would show three short rows of 'grave and reverend'" .seniors, for the average age of the party io just under 60473 words
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Article321 1931-11-25 8 Directions Testators Have no I Right to Give London. Nov. 1?. I diitvt thai after my death my body shall Lu> placed at the di^VK^sal ol St. Thomas's Hospital for dissection purposes and that afterwards it shall be cremated." This instruction is contained in the will,321 words
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Article104 1931-11-25 8 Libel Action Evidence to be Kept Secret The public and even newspaper reporters were barred from the court room here to-day as Miss Nan Britton, the author of the "President's Daughter." was due to testify personally in a libel action against* Mr. C. A. Klunk. a104 words
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Article42 1931-11-25 8 Mr. R. Suppiah. Barrister-at-Law. has taken charge of the ofllce of Mr. I. S. Fisher, Advocate and Solicitor. Taiping. Mr. Fisher, as already stated, is leaving for Seremban where he will practise for a year in place of Mr. F. A. Wright.42 words
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Article420 1931-11-25 8 A Record Number in London I From Our Own Correspondent I Out of eleven films enjoying first runs in London this week six are British. This is a J record. Three were made at ELstree. and the others hail from Twickenham. Islington, and Bcaconsfielcl. It is Elstree. however,420 words
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Article75 1931-11-25 8 Six Fatalities at Pirmasens I London, Nov. It. Pirmascns (Rhine Palatinate).— «U died as the result of a delayed explosion of a charge during blasting in a quarry at Haustein. I The explosiou threw masses of rock Into the air. crushing four men. Three men were75 words
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Article119 1931-11-25 8 To Assist Ftte-Yefti Sorirt The nil rant nplated >„ into me: t th. On year Kan, It wi to-d-y. Though th i) tii p.iblicly Mid m !>;;• titles Df the K-well- I the tart dyna** vaults of th< (i The treasure lw per, with khi enmn i cipal119 words
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Advertisement280 1931-11-25 8 I iSllenburgs I I Foods I I The* Allenburys* Foods are I I particularly suited to the I I feeding of babies in hot I I climates. They are germ free I I and their use is an absolute I guarantee against infantile I diarrhoea and cholera. I Milk Food280 words
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Advertisement187 1931-11-25 8 TAKE CARE OF YOUR STOCKINGS —WASHING METHODS ARE ALL IMPORTANT Keep them beautiful the way famous screen and stage stars do I Stains and splashes seem to come from 9k But you can restore their loveliness J I^f again and keep them beautih I through V "/iHH^^ constant washings and187 words
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Advertisement176 1931-11-25 9 VICTORIA THEATRE THE HOLLYWOOD HI-LIGHTS HEIFETZ 'victoria memorial hall NEXT ORGAN RECITAL Monday, Dec. 7th, at 5.:}0 p.m. ORGANIST Mr. A. E. Thornley. Jones ADMISSION (TS. 20. KATONG PARK TO-NIGHT AT 9 I\M. Th« Hand of The Ist Batt the (Gloucestershire Regiment. Kind Permission of Lt. Col. Chapman and Officers176 words
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Advertisement180 1931-11-25 9 Owing to the Success of this Splendid British Production Season Extended AT THE fGAHTOLI i MMWMMWMIt .,,.J «!»*:< I 41, MATIMEE Send The Children to this ALL-LAUGHTER SHOW TO-NIGHT! The BRIGHTEST, SNAPPIEST and BEST BRITISH COMEDY yet screened in Singapore LET'S LOVE AND LAUGH" Featuring the Celebrated West End Favourite180 words
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Advertisement91 1931-11-25 9 BAD GIRL IS GOOD TO-NIGHT at 6.15 9.15 Matinee on Saturday at 3 p.m. Ji MARION fWi DAVIES J/' t w FAME HURST'S GREATEST NOVEL BROUGHT TO LIFE! DARING! VIVID! REAL! fine star and H v wi^ Her father had millions -vii but she wanted love *«ti&MM THE ENTHRALLING ROMANCE91 words
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Article41 1931-11-25 10 DE SOUZA. On November 24th. 1931, at 122 Emerald Hill Road. Singapore. Joseph John De Scuza, aged 70. Cortege leaves residence at 4.45 p.m. to-day for service at the Cathedral of the Gcod Shepherd, and thence for interment at Bidadari.41 words
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869 1931-11-25 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 25. 1931 EMPIRE BROADCASTING Wireless enthusiasts in Malaya, disappointed at the decision of the local Government that under present conditions it has not the funds for establishing a broadcasting station, will have read with interest the news that the British Broadcasting Corporation has in hand869 words
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Article473 1931-11-25 10 A District Court Martial will assemble at Tanglin Barracks, at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday, for the trial of No. *****1, Private John King. Ist. Battalion. The Gloucestershire Regiment. Bishop Edwin Lee of the Methodist Episcopal Mission will be in Malacca on Nov. 28th.. and will preach in the Methodist Episcopal473 words
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Article176 1931-11-25 10 MR. KENNETH CHRISTIE Effects of a Heat Stroke FREE PRESS SERVICE— COP YRIGHT London, Nov. 24. Mr. Kenneth Bernard Christie, a chemist, of Norbury. who returned frcm Singapore about eighteen months ago, committed suicide yesterday by gas poisoning. His action, it is suggested, was due to176 words
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Article270 1931-11-25 10 Assessment Rate and High Rents [From Our Own Correspondent Penanf, Not. 24. At to-day's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners Mr. Yeoh Cheang Ann withdrew the following motion of which he had given notice: 'That t-he assessment rate on houses be reduced from 18 per cent to 16 per270 words
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Article55 1931-11-25 10 Memorial to Colonial Office Rejected j J (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT J London, Nov. 24. i Sir P. CunlilTe-Lister (Secretary for the a Colonies* has rejected the memorial I submitted by Malayan pensioners in Bri- a tain urging the non-application cf the cut I in allowances decided upon55 words
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Article59 1931-11-25 10 Large Shipments to America [Reuters Far Eastern Service! Tokyo. Nov. 24. The Yokohama Specie Bank is to-day shipping gold to the value of 22.500.000 yen to America, making a total since Oct. Ist of 244.000.000. The Bank of Japan's gold reserve has fallen to 580.000.000 compared with 819.600.00059 words
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Article51 1931-11-25 10 New Penang Chamber of Commerce Member [From Our Own Correspondent I Penang, Nov. 24. Mr. E. Newbold. general manager of Eastern Smelting Co. has been elected Penang Chamber of Commerce representative on the Legislative Council in succession to Mr. J. Crabb Watt. who has resigned on proceeding to51 words
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Article44 1931-11-25 10 Exchange Gambling in Bangkok TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Nov. 24. Chinese and others are gambling on exchange. At present market rates 110 Straits dollars buy 100 ticals. The Exchange Banks' rate is 104 Straits dollars equal 100 ticals.44 words
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Article123 1931-11-25 10 On account of engine trouble a Siamese Army "plane nose-dived after flying up to an altitude of a hundred metres. As a result of this unavoidable accident Sergeant Major Prong Migam was badly injured and had to be taken down to Bangkok for treatment at the Chulalongkorn Hospital. Soon afterBangkok Times - 123 words
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Article227 1931-11-25 10 INDIAN OPPOSITION Merchants Association, Letter A COUNTER-SUGGESHOH Following UM Oppottttoi by the Chinese merchant proposed Customs In, n have written to Oovernm, questionnaire and expre In the MlOWtaf |Ktel Committee the Indian Me, States its view th:»t Colony's trade by taxation will be njurtou largely a transhippu-227 words
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Article200 1931-11-25 10 Farewell to <).( Malav Com pan v There v.-as large jithei Votanter Drill Hall Bra- Ban afternoon on the occMton oi :i party to Capt. C A Scot! Ofli C "F" Malay Ottnptliy, S.V.C present were: Col M .1 I Retllj manciing SVC Major T C H200 words
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Article30 1931-11-25 10 No Interim Dividend t<» Paid (Reuter- S<r\:cc] London W I The Anglo-Ptrsi;m OH OompUU not to declare an Interim dli the present condition ot the oil trade fMHIBy.30 words
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Article69 1931-11-25 10 LONDON AND £2*.™** AND RI'BBER PRM l> (FREE PRESS SKRVICK < oPYKI London. V>* JJ Messrs. Lewis. U»nis anci notify to-day's tin prices Spot £135 13|1« ("35 l»WI ward £138 510 (£138«4) The market is firm Messrs. Symington notify to-days rubber P* follows Spot 2 15 16d. (3d69 words
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Article41 1931-11-25 10 For \Vednesda>.NovHnb.r ttth "7 Before the Chief J>»>«' and Mr Justin- aß.vk,"Court at 11 in 1. Settling LM W 2. Motions m lu> 5531 Before- Mr at 10.30 am s P S. 329 31— Tan H Banking Corporation l41 words
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Advertisement341 1931-11-25 10 our RETAIL HOUSE AT 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. (OFF TANJONG PAGAR) TELEPHONE 5371 AND 5372 CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of H?ng Kong\ {Incorporated in Shanghai* THE LEADING WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS IN THE FAR EAST HAVE YOU TRIED OUR BREAKFAST S LUNCHEON SAUSAGE Specially Imported from England341 words
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Advertisement36 1931-11-25 10 DOXA FOR ACCURACY RELIABILITY THE LATEST AND SMARTEST DESIGNS IN WRIST WATCHES POCKET WATCHES ALARM CLOCKS TRAVELLING CLOCKS CAN BE HAD FROM The Sole Agents Distributors For S.S. F.M.S. U. S. De SUVA BROS. Jewellers Singapore36 words
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Article149 1931-11-25 11 NANKING FOREIGN OFFICE PROPOSALS FIGHTING BREAKS OUT AGAIN NEAR MUKDEN I be very frm and unyielding attitude of China is causing deep ,rn ,n Pans, where a brief meeting the Counci. was held v, Tday morn.ng and adjourned pending the receipt of instruc sZZ a d149 words
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Article1457 1931-11-25 11 CHINESE PROPOSAL— AND A THREAT neuter s Far Eastern Service] Nanking, Nov. 24. kgn OfTuv has instructed Dr. Alfred .i formal proposal to the Council hope will form the basis of a the Sino-Jap.wu'se dispute. mams potato are: League to adopt immediately measures to MUM p. cessation of ictl on1,457 words
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Article405 1931-11-25 11 WHERE IS MR. LI Washington Charge Against British Police [Reuter's Far Eastern Service! Shanghai, Nov. 24. In regard to the Washington message concerning the Radical writer Li Wei-sen, it is suggested that this possibly relates to Li Lisen, a former wheel-barrow coolie who rose rapidly in the ranks of the405 words
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Article133 1931-11-25 11 Series of Questions for I Colonial Minister I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 J London, Nov. 24. i Mr. J. S. Wardlaw Milne (Con.. I Worcester. Kidderminster* has given notice i that he will ask Sir P. Cunliffe-Lister (Secretary for the Colonies > what mea- sures are being taken133 words
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Article70 1931-11-25 11 Question of Preference Raised in Parliament Reuter's Service London, Nov. 24. In the House of Commons this afternoon Sir W. Davison (Con. Kensington S.) asked whether early steps would be taken to grant a preference on Empire teas? Mr. Neville Chamberlain (Chancellor of the Exchequer) replied that he70 words
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Article441 1931-11-25 11 Moslems Affirm Opposition to Separation [British Radio— Official Service J Rugby, Nov. 24. It is generally expected that the present session of the Indian Round Table Conference will be brought to a close at the middle of next week. The Federal Structure Committee of the Conference to-day441 words
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Article140 1931-11-25 11 Delegation From Western Churches FReuter's Service! London, Nov. 24. A deputation consisting of Dr. Newlett Johnson (Dean of Canterbury). Sir Wilfred Grenfell (the Labrabcr missionary) the Rev. C. P. Andrews, Gandhi's biographer, and also a well-known continental personality, is leaving for China in January, representative of the English,140 words
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Article121 1931-11-25 11 Reasons For Recent Depreciation [Reuter's Service 1 Lc ndor, Nov. 24. There are several reasons to account for the depreciation in sterling which has been a feature of the money market in the last few days. One undoubted cause is continental anxiety over Germany's financial position in which121 words
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Article66 1931-11-25 11 Restriction Scheme Approved t Reuters Service] Jackson, Missouri. Nov. 24. Ten out of the eleven cotton producing States represented at the uniform cotton control conference approved the Texas plan, limiting the acreage to be planted in 1932 and 1933 to 30 per cent of the 1931 acreage. The66 words
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Article53 1931-11-25 11 Mr. r.nd Mrs. J. A. Sandys have issued invitations for the marriage cf their only daughter Delphina (Girlie), to Mr. Walker Scott Bagby of Auckland, New Zealand, at the Church of the Assumption, Pe:*ang, at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, November 28. A reception will afterwards be held at the EurasianS.E - 53 words
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Advertisement213 1931-11-25 11 BRING THE KIDDIES EARLY TO OUR X'MAS BAZAAR 1 "'Si™** We have hundreds of different toys to select from. A toy for every child. GAMES, TOYS, CRACKERS, PICTURE AND STORY BOOKS, DECORATIONS, ETC., ETC. ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. X'MAS OPPORTUNITY November Bargains NOW PROCEEDING213 words
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Article1430 1931-11-25 12 MR. P. ROBINSON CHARGED Government's Alleged Promise to Broadcasting Co. A PRESS CONSPIRACY Government's alleged failure to carry out a promise made to the Malaya Broadcasting Company >evcral years ago that they would grant them a broadcasting Ucenc? v.a:; stated by Mr. Powell Robinson, managing dh'jctor of1,430 words
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Article547 1931-11-25 12 WIFE'S ORDEAL A Hong Kong Man's Nasty Experience Shanghai, Nov. 10. Dr. M. O. Paster, well-known Hong Kong physician, was nearly stoned to death by a ;cbid anti-for* ign mob in Northern Yunnan recently. Mrs. Pflattr, who was accompanying h'm on 1 ldhg trek through547 words
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Article85 1931-11-25 12 The engagement is announced between Mr. J. E. Archer, a v.ell-knovn resident of Kuala Lumpur, and Miss H. C. Bailey cf Pudu. The British Resident. Negri Sembilan has appointed the Protector of Chinese (Chairman) Date Wong Yick Tong. Mr. Chang Seng Long. Tuan Sheik Ahmed. Mr. A. Edmunds. Mr. Lim85 words
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168 1931-11-25 12 PREMIER'S ACTIVITIES Interviews with Visiting Delegates [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Nov. 23. The Prime Minister. Mr MacDonald. in Parliament, said he hoped that before the Hcuse cf Commons rose for the recess there would be an opportunity for debate on the' work cf the168 words
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Article438 1931-11-25 12 THE MANCHURIAN PROBLEM To the Editor. Sir. It appears to a humble scribe that the simplest and most practicable solution for the Manchurian problem now confronting the League of Nations Is for both disputants to agree to, or make a proposal for. an entirely newregime to438 words
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Article110 1931-11-25 12 Questions in House of Commons [Reuter's Service] London, Nov. 23. Three questions were asked in the House oi Commons this evening anent the Thorburn case. Captain Eden (Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs) told Sir Charles Cayzer (Portsmouth* that the request of Thorburn'3 father that a claim for compensation110 words
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Article97 1931-11-25 12 Sir John Anderson Appointed [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Nov. 23. The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments: Sir John Anderson, the present Permanent Under-Secretary at the Home Office, to be Governor of Bengal in succession to Sir Stanley Jackson, whose tenure cf office97 words
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Article30 1931-11-25 12 The concert and dance arranged to be held at the Singapore Catholic Club for Friday. 27th j instant is postponed to Friday, next week, Dec 4th. "I30 words
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Article1169 1931-11-25 12 A RURAL SURVEY The Three Main Problems f^rom Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok, Nov. 18. The long locked for Rural Economic Survey of Siam by Professor Carlt Zimmerman, associate professor of Sociology at Harvard, was published during the week. It is a book cf (over three hundred pages,1,169 words
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Article798 1931-11-25 12 DEATH OF M. H. DAWOOD "Builder" of Sultan Mosque <By Our Muslim Correspondent) The death of Mr. Mahmood bin Haji Dawood. on Thursday morning, under tragic circumstances, as reported in this paper on Friday, has created a seriout> gap in the leadership cf the Muslim community798 words
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Article73 1931-11-25 12 I From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Nov. 23. There passed away in the early hours of this morning, at his residence at Limonggan. Mr. Peter (Puni Rozario. late dresser of the Durian Daun Hospital. He was 38 years of age and leaves behind a widow and a daughter.73 words
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Article716 1931-11-25 12 ETERNAL TRIANGLE Acquitted Woman (lain,. s 7l Damages A WALLACE FLAVfM R An unusual sequel w> m May of Chan Meow Ki;u attempted murder by which she was ■eojtttttedl Chief Justice uSir William Supreme Court yesterday claimed a sum of 17,000 h and another for maUcj Mr.716 words
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Article18 1931-11-25 12 Lieutenant Raja Anim s unal Rashid. Milav.m Volunl been appointed t > b»> an lli'i-de-Camp to HE the MfD <18 words
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Article1941 1931-11-25 13 Two Mail Week Victories I Prom Our Own Correspondent I London, Nov. The Springboks again demonstrated their superiority this week-end by beating Combined Services by 23—0 at Twickenham. Thus their second visit was almost as profitable to the South Africans as their first, for they scored only1,941 words
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Article623 1931-11-25 13 McCabe's Big Score Against Queensland nrtsoane. .>«iv. Thert- was no play to-day in the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Queensland owing to rain. The ceres are: j Queensland 109. New South Wales 432 <MeCabe 229 not out. Pingleton 93. Gilbert 4 for 74 1.623 words
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Article72 1931-11-25 13 Bunga Raya "Spiders" vs. Medical Recreation Club I From Our O<vn Correspondent I Malacca. Nov. it. In a fast and interestUiK game of BndminUm. the Bunga Raya B;jul«ts won all their thr«-r singles against the Medical RecreatUm Club but lost all the five doubles. In another fast72 words
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Advertisement353 1931-11-25 13 If /A] i /iT iliri r^^Mi Builds up Health and Strength. AnKierV Emulsion exercises soothing, lubricating, and anti fermentativ^e rfferts throughout the entire digestive tract. That is why it is so valuable in affections of the stomach and intestines. It soothes and cleanses the mucous membrane, allays irritation, fermentation, catarrh,353 words
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Advertisement305 1931-11-25 13 j 4 _^R^ B■■ H B BHBV remove it from teeth twice daily W^VENTAL science in studying First. Pepsodent curdles film the commoner tooth and gum then removes it in geatlf safety to disorders finds their chief source enamel. No other way will make to be a coating on teeth305 words
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Advertisement919 1931-11-25 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rORTNIOHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails PATROCLUB For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam. H burg <5c Glasgow919 words
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Advertisement569 1931-11-25 14 Ellerman Bncknall Steamship Co*, Ltd. (Incorporated to «im»nd) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. 6 j. CITY OP ROUBAEX For Havre, Irtinfo", Rotterdam and Hamburg Nov. 29 6^. CITY OF PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dee. 14 OUTWARDS. TO HONG569 words
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Advertisement435 1931-11-25 14 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMKM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Tonnage. Singapore. Touaaf*. w» ■|QO| R9 Rm k^sr KHYBER 9.000 Nov. 24 NALDERA435 words
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Advertisement775 1931-11-25 15 0 S. K. Liine. fIROPt. AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. 4VIA \-iAI MART LOS ANGELES and NKU VOKH 8 U Express Freight Bervice) [Prom Kobe] De* 30 (V i,iv M\IM LONDON. Rotterdam. HambutK DunK»rK msn Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Suez and Port B^*. Dec 18 19 IHIRBAN. P.775 words
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Advertisement609 1931-11-25 15 J&) OQLLAK SIEAHSUU 1 LINES. LTul (U Mi SAILING NOTIO Wj\ PRESIDENT UNK^ j/M MM I ITO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \l_m Mf FKOM SINGAPORE AND PENANG %ia COLOMBO 1 IB I SUF.Z. fH>«T SAIU. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES 1 IH AND GENOA. I Mm Mf) Arrive Leave Leav* Arrivf vB609 words
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Advertisement911 1931-11-25 15 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA.] (Incorporated In Holland.) j^l ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVKUflOirr Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to.— Passage. Freight. Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. N*-urt*sentativep in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan#» of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION911 words
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Advertisement573 1931-11-25 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by th° well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA < 3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabin.-573 words
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Advertisement440 1931-11-25 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. t (Incorporated in U.8.A.) "V GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Vo Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Due Sails M.S. SILVKRCYPRES6 In Port Dec Uf T« MS. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 De" ,1 Jar: MS. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jan For rates and particulars440 words
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Miscellaneous702 1931-11-25 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday A Thuisday 7.30 a,m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 pm Kuantan (via Jerantutj 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p m Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.ta. SerembaiA, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu702 words
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Miscellaneous755 1931-11-25 16 CHRISTMAS GREETING TELEGRAMS By arrangement with the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, Limited, Christmas Greeting Telegrams addressed to Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Irish Free State, Australia, Canada, Ceylon, South, Bast and West Africa, India (including Burma), other parts of the British Empire, Algeria, Belgium, China. Czecho-Slovakia, Danzig, Denmark, France,755 words
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Article315 1931-11-25 17 Receiver's Speech to Stockholders Sir Wiiliam McLintock. who spoke as receiver and manager at the meeting of Debenture stock- holders of Lamport and Holt held in mail week was able to give some details of the economies which have been put into force since he was315 words
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Article300 1931-11-25 17 The Canadian Companies* Agreement Details of the agreement for co-operation between the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National Railways are given in a telegram received in London from the headquarters of the Canadian Pacific at Montreal. The agreement covers a period of 10 years, and becomes effective at300 words
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Article17 1931-11-25 17 slow and is dependent on a steady expansion of oversea trade, but the present movement is encouraging.17 words
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Article456 1931-11-25 17 I>uke of Connaught's Appeal A meeting cf the General Council of King George's Fund for Sailors was held at Trinity House under the presidency of the Duke of Connaught. The Chairman said bhat interim grants totalling £6,800 had been made since the New Year to those funds456 words
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Article486 1931-11-25 17 Chamber of Shipping Statistics Towards the end of last year the laying up of tonnage around the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland became so serious that the Chamber of Shipping, for the purpose of its quarterly statistics, found it necessary to exrend its inquiries from the larger486 words
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Article140 1931-11-25 17 The oil hulk Myrshell. formerly situated at a distance of 1.68 miles 100 deg. from the flashing red light on northern end of detached mole or breakwater, lat 1 deg. 17 min. N.. lcng. 103 deg. 53 min. E. <approx> has been withdrawn. On November 25th. 1931:140 words
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Advertisement332 1931-11-25 17 I THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Bead Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malava Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London ruff and tin cables appear daily. SpeciS features332 words
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Advertisement339 1931-11-25 17 SIANTON NELSON Co., Ltd. PUBLIC STORAGE GODOWN For Merchandise, Personal Effects, and Motor Cars. Apply 4, COLLYER QUAY or Telephone 5874. v| f| fcr*^^r*slJF^^Ss>^«^B»!PC^Si*7S^^^^3 B Sb^^^^ I klS^&aQ^B^^^^ I I DURING CONVALESCENCE II H Cottralcscence is frequently slow and precarious II ■I because the store of vitamines in the body339 words
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Article343 1931-11-25 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations whicb. can be received in Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from343 words
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Article199 1931-11-25 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. WEDNESDAY Grande Marche Francaise, Marc Delmas; Mr. Cinders. V. Ellis; Solo for violoncello by Mme. Simone Chef nay; Notre Amour, Boellmann; Le Lutin de Glenmore. G.199 words
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66 1931-11-25 18 KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 ».m. PETALINO HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article177 1931-11-25 18 Wreath Laid on Reims Memorial Reims, Nov. 15. Ex-service men from Wurttemberg laid flowers before the monument to the dead here to-day, while French ex-service men revived the flame of remembrance. The ex-service men were received at the Municipality in the pre- j sence of delegates of177 words
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Article37 1931-11-25 18 At the monthly meeing of the S.P.C.K. grants amounting to £677 were voted for the renewal of scholarships and schools in the dioceses of St. John's. Kaffraria, Grahamtown. Bloemfontein the Niger, Dornakal, Lahore, Lucknow and Singapore. j37 words
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Article399 1931-11-25 18 American View at Bangkok Conference Mr. Caldwell, the American Observer at the Dpium Conference in Bangkok, in the course :f a statement, said: "Smuggling from Far Eastern territories iffects the United States net only in the Philippine Islands but also at home. There is no tuthorized manufacture of399 words
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Article131 1931-11-25 18 I Mr. and Mrs. William Walker of Wainfleet. near Skegness, Lincolnshire have just celebrate! the 74th anniversary of their mttrlpfe. Mr. Walker is 94. his wife 93, and they arc both in the best of health. Mrs. Walktr has y.omv very decided rules for happiness in married lif.-. They are:131 words
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Article201 1931-11-25 18 Jolly Fellows RMc OfCI "Sticks' I •it's the ht.rs d i euvm I icxst. 11 mm! trtth thai M iJ f How with the rrt 1u bit into L.iuuitic ham ear, and said cnunbll) what it is!"' I pent terdaj men it Bandown, in ol the201 words
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Article25 1931-11-25 18 The Informal nokta a ill m t return Ui K u ior another term of aei penrnl r«fiH >> v I tends i< turn.."., to B25 words
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Advertisement320 1931-11-25 18 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE if* BEHIND EVERY PHILIPS LAMP /fl W\ WK^: The products of constructive j 'mg': thought and careful work jgF PHILIPS lamps are made i with a scientific accuracy that ensures consistent efficiency. WHEN PURCHASING ELECTRIC LAMPS remember that price is one of the least important points, as320 words
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Advertisement748 1931-11-25 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK MERCANTILE BANK OF OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IMT\I A I TT\ (Incorporated la England by Royal Charter) HWIA, LIU. (Incorporated In England > Paid up capital In 600,000 snare* capiiaj £3,000,000 of £5 each «3,000,000 Subscribed 1800 000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Paid-up I*osoooo Reserve748 words
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Advertisement171 1931-11-25 18 SOUTH ||%1| BRITISH I^l INSURANCL OOMTANI l| MI)M I FIRE, MARINE, TU.\ns,J MOTOR CAB I INSURANCE AC \Y\\ vi I LOWEST CURRENT K\| h I L.C. MAftOOU ituM^r I Office: 2. G'^t I no I EASTERN UNITED! ASSURANCE CORPORATION ij FIRE, MARINE, I MOTOIi CAR I AND I PERSONAL ACCIDBM171 words
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Article644 1931-11-25 19 Igertraii Analysis of the Present Depression nMimptfton throughout thu ,ii. current prriictions favoui prices below the five rout iths, writes Clifford C. Johns- ,t Fenner and Bfanc, New N. a York Rubber Age. Such prejudiced by the prospeel ol rondftton* throughout thai i dormant, m weighing these644 words
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Article802 1931-11-25 19 CANNING CAN MAKING (Growth of British Industry Manchester. Nov. t. The lUta annual convention of the National Food Canning Council, which Ls being held here iii connexion with th- Imperial Fruit Exhibition, opened this evening with a conference ca 'Development.- :n Machinery. Can.->. and Accetsorlei For the Canning Industry." Thin802 words
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Article93 1931-11-25 19 The Association ot German Shipowners ha denounced thr wanes afTMsaCOl which camt to an end on September 30th. A new seal' Of piyment lor vessels above 100 tons cam; into force from that date. There arrived in Bremen from Montreal ai Italian bteamei. tIM Emanuele Accanu*. with 1 load of93 words
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Article352 1931-11-25 19 EXCHANGE RATES November 24. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 14 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 3 16 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 18 London. 30 days' sight 2 4 332 London, demand 2 4 1 16 London. T.T. 2 4 1,32 Lyons. Parts,352 words
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58 1931-11-25 19 November ?4th., t* o'clock noon. Buyers Seller* R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 8!, 9 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 9U 91', Jan. 9' 4 9% Jan-Mar. 9:S< Pl,^ April-June 9 S 10 Tone of Market:—Steady. Latest Cable:—London Spot Sheet 2 15-16d. per lb. New58 words
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Article920 1931-11-25 19 TUESDAY. NOV. 24TH 19^1 Pluyera flnHsri 23s 25a 18s 20s I 9d lis 9d I 9d lis 90 05 12 25 30 30 40 nom. 10s lis nom. 2& 3d 2s 9d ntnux xu. 14 18 long Fatt (sl> 37 41 long Kong Tin (ss^ 13s 66920 words
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Article539 1931-11-25 19 A lor Pongsu, Brieh and Merhau to Amalgamate I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Lnrdon, Nov. 24. There is a proposal to amalgamate Alor ■*Gngsu. Brieh. and Merbau Cumpani >s to be •ailed Alcr Pongsu Amalgamutt d Estates. a neeting to consider the proposal has been cal- >d539 words
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Article129 1931-11-25 19 Changes in Representative Prices New York. Nov. II 23. American Can. Com. 74', 73 Citi'-.s Service 7 il 7 Colombia Gas and Elec. 20 20'... Curtis Wright 17.l 7 l 7 v Electric Bond and Shan- 16'- l*% Gen. Electric 27 27 G.n. MoU)rs 25 25129 words
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Article70 1931-11-25 19 1 Report for year ended March 31. 1931 <sub mitted in Rawang. F.M.S.. September 14 >. state that, after providing for depreciation Of build ings, furniture and sundry items amount int; t £3.625. accounts show profit of £13.819. an credit balance brought forward £25.520. mak ins70 words
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Article611 1931-11-25 19 A Final Dividend of 5 Per Cent The nnnual meeting of Kinta Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd.. was held at the offices of Messrs Derrick and Co.. Hongkong Bank Chambers yesterday at noon. Mr. J. M. Slme presidwl, supported by Messrs. J. A. Eliaa. S. H. Mokr, C. Reuben611 words
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Article179 1931-11-25 19 .British Radio OfflrUU Sernoej Nov. 7 ?i ML ftuntridem M 9 5 i6 9 12 T •Athens 310 29^ 30(1 Bombay Is .tl Is. 9M, \> 6 7 *»4d Berlin if 15 23 o2 15 7 16 Brussels 27'. M 15 16 M 13.12 Bucharest 035 630 til Rio179 words
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Article166 1931-11-25 19 L Provision of Further IBy Dutch Air M -i 1 j i/4Midon. Kee. vt. The directoi ol Nanette Rubbcr Plantations (Sir Frank Swetn nham. Sir V/illinm IX Henry and Mr. Louis Hardy) have made arrangements so thai £8.000 of capital shall be made available to Um company and166 words
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Article18 1931-11-25 19 Estimated gn xs working profit for tmw months ended S:>pt. 30. 1931. ap|>rox mUetp £32.268.18 words
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Advertisement76 1931-11-25 19 exceed 512,000,t00 Assurance to force OTer $35,0»t),tt0 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co-, Ltd (Incorporated in the Straita Setttemento) HEAD OFFICE. Great Eastern Lite Building. CeciJ Street, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewry, EC me Company baa £20.000 deposed with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with vhe British76 words
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Article1375 1931-11-25 20 >|jlav.i ("up Rugby. Singapore and Malay.i Command Victories. Inter-State lit rk« > Candidates for Singapore Team. Me my Still Talks in Home Football. The opening matches of the Malaya Cup Rugby competition on Saturday proceeded along anticipated lines. Singapore had little difficulty in defeating Jchore <*nd the1,375 words
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Article764 1931-11-25 20 YESTERDAY'S RUGBY A Close Contest on the Padang aaaa*BaßMßß*aiaVHaaaaa«Bl i S.C.C 6 pt-i.; Public Services 3 pts. Although they led at half time by a try to pi!, the Public Services were yesterday afternoon d-ftated on the Padang by the S.C.C. by 6 points <two tries764 words
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Article20 1931-11-25 20 The Singapore Garrison Inter-Unit Tenn; Championship has been won by the Royal Arti] lery. the Royal Engineers being the runners-uj20 words
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Article506 1931-11-25 20 INTER-PORT CRICKET Donald Leach Plays Captain's Part Hong Kong, Nov. 17/ Shanghai converted their commanding advantage gained on Saturday in the Interport cricket match on the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground, into a splendid victory just before time lor drawing stumps yesterday, winning by seven wickets506 words
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Article195 1931-11-25 20 Selangor's Side Selected for Week-End Owing to the inclement weather the third and last trial to select Singapore's hockey team to meet Selangor this week-end could not take place last evening but will probably be played to-day. The teams will be: Colcurs: O. C. Aeria (SRC); Capt. Miers195 words
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Article91 1931-11-25 20 Malaya Command 30 Yards Rang Competition The Challenge Cup presented by Major General Sir Neil Malcolm, K.C.8.. D.5.0.. fc the Malaya Command 30 Yards Range Com petition, was won by No. 14 platoon. "D" (Eura sian) Coy., S.V.C.. with a score of 163 point out of a possible score91 words
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Article377 1931-11-25 20 \By Dutch Air Mail A KENT VICTORY Windsor Lewis in Great Form London Nov. 10. Kent managed to beat Surrey by two placed goals, a dropped goal, and two tries (20) to a placed goal and a try (8) in a very unconvincing dteplay of wild377 words
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Article311 1931-11-25 20 "He Has Never Been On The Floor" London, Nov. 1?. Leo Phillips, a boy boxer, is in the limelight. At 24 hours' notice he stepped into the ring at the Royal Albert Hall. London, last night, against Fred Webster, the one-time light-weight champion of Great Britain,311 words
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Article72 1931-11-25 20 South Africans Draw at Brisbane tßeuter's Service] Brisbane, Nov. 24. Th? match between the South Africans and Queensland was drawn. Queensland in their second innings scored 156 first innings 202) Brown taking four wickets for 26 runs. The South Africans, who had scored 195 in their first innings,72 words
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Article32 1931-11-25 20 Dog Racing Proposal Abandoned I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Nov. 24. Owing to public opposition the Duchy of Cornwall have abandoned the proposal for dog racing at the Oval.32 words
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Article121 1931-11-25 20 Ladies' Autumn Cup Draw The draw for the Ladies' Autumn Cup competition is as fellows Mrs. C. J. Macrow vs. Miss P. Salmond. Mrs. H. W. Hamilton vs. Mrs. L. D. Hardie. Mrs. W. L. Steven-5 vs. Mrs. W. H. Stuart Clark. Mrs. J. Innes Miller vs.121 words
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