The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 June 1932
1932-06-09
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-06-09 1 The Singapore Free Pree \o. 13,66a ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article128 1932-06-09 1 Mr. J. H. Thomas and Lord Hailsham haw returned to London. They were given an enthusiastic send-off in Dublin Page 9. The French Chamber has passed a vote of confidence in M. Herriot Page 9. A question regarding irregular exactions on the transit of goods in China128 words
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Article36 1932-06-09 1 P. AND O. CHAIRMAN [Reuter's Service] London, June 8. The Hon. Alexander Shaw has been appointed chairman and managing director of the P. and O. and British India companies in succession to Lord Inchcape.36 words
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Article1230 1932-06-09 1 The best thing about British North Borneo is its stamps, but even then the traveller is disappointed at not finding the orang utan nesting in the row of trees, specially provided in the main boulevard of Jesselton, or the tapir wallowing in the muddy stretches by Kudat1,230 words
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Advertisement229 1932-06-09 1 BIGIA TEA grinds the freshness and fragrance of the M i a > a n gardens direr' to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL P^oms with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. MIGHT SPECIAL DAILY TO-MORROW SPECIAL DINNER DOLLAR LUNCH *to 8.15 p.m. INFORMAL AFTER dance SERVED229 words
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Advertisement302 1932-06-09 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME SaCUrClay 1 If I2II r l. March ON THE QUARTER DECK Alford 2. Overture THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Rossini 3. valse Lamentoso THE PRISONER'S SONG Massey SPECIAL DINNER AND 4 Sulte FOUR """S™ LyRICB -r_ a vmi l The Tem P le Bells 2302 words
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Advertisement296 1932-06-09 1 m progress m Tokyo and reference to them was made m the House of CommonsPage 9. The Manchester Guardian, referring to the discussions, says the title has a "nasty sound" Page 9. Mr. John Barney, husband of Mrs. Elvira Barney accused m the Mews murder case, has cabled his wife296 words
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Advertisement11 1932-06-09 1 There is no better Te* than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article102 1932-06-09 2 The following is the programme of drills up to and for week-ending, June 12th. Thursday, 6.15 pjn., Headquarters, "B" Coy., Lewis Gun Class. Friday, 5.15 p.m., Headquarters, Fortress Coy. (European). Intelligence Platoon Lecture, "B" Wing— Depot Coy., Malay Headquarters, "F" (Malay) Coy., Weapon Training. Saturday, 2 p.m.,102 words
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Article144 1932-06-09 2 The Workmen's Compensation Enactment, 1929, which was passed early in that year has not been brought Into force pending the passing of a similar law ln the Colony. Consideration of the Colony Bill was deferred until the report of Indian Labour Commission was available. That report has now been published144 words
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Advertisement477 1932-06-09 2 BUSINESS CARDS. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL Singapore. MISS MOLLIE McGRATH, TeL 4119. Matron Proprietress. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work— Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones A Memorials In Stock. Special Designs Made477 words
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Advertisement575 1932-06-09 2 TENDERS. BLNGAPOKE MUNICIPAL NOTICB TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or aer flees and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary Fittings at Nos 251, 257, 277, 283, 291, 285 Tanglin Road;575 words
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Advertisement276 1932-06-09 2 wLmt% A U ~*icr»-*?>o*«c*«J* ^^K^_j^^^)OTflm| iJ^Ljj Sto-i-ch t^o,.» W^mm^M&ktWmmS T mmmw I Conquer X U I Nerve troubles I Jr JL Loss of nerve-strength may result in such -Ji^y»,,.,.,3- iL l»-»-M seemingly different complaints as list lcsv _M_2lfi-^ ness, stomach troubles, and lack of appeR^rl mk m^ Wbe\a -i te276 words
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Miscellaneous372 1932-06-09 2 i THE WEEK r Thursday, 9th. High Water 00.25, 9.1 ft., 14.14, 7.6 ft. Raffles Institution sports. Singapore lawn tennis championships at S.C.C. Football: Malaya Cup trial, Anson Road. Div. HI. Govt. Monopolies vs. Medical College at SRC: S.HB. vs. Post Office at S.H.B. ground; Robinsons vs. Vehicles Dept. at372 words
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Article844 1932-06-09 3 Speeches at Annual Dinner p annua l dinner of the Old Rafflesians' l-wmtit,.. was held in the G. H. Cafe Ltd.. Saturday. Among those present were The Dr N L Clarke <Pre3ident), The Hon: The Hon: Mr. S. J. Chan, Mr D w McCleod (Principal Raffles' InstituSwee Cheng844 words
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Article98 1932-06-09 3 Sir P. Cunliffe-Lister's Plea For Sympathy London June 1. Speaking at the Africa Society Dinner, Sir Phihp Cunliffe-lAster strongly pleaded for a sympathetic treatment of coloured people in Britain. He pointed out that many coloured persons in Britain were men of the highest educational qualifications, through whose eyes98 words
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Article479 1932-06-09 3 Doctor Explodes Old Fallacy The next Mme a memsahib wants to give instructions for the bearer to make sure the children wear their topees during the morning and afternoon visits to the Maidan. she must remember not to do so. On the contrary, she must take479 words
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723 1932-06-09 3 "I DIE WITHOUT A GOD" Vainly Disarmed By Wife in Desperate Struggle 1 I could give something to England I go because I realise I can give nothing." With these last words a young and wealthy man. an Old Etonian, happily married to a723 words
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Article241 1932-06-09 3 Bina Addy's London Recitals London, May 20. The growing interest British musical circles are now taking in Indian music is discussed with a correspondent by Bina Addy, an Indian mezzo-soprano, who defied the traditions of her homeland by leaving India to come to Europe to have her voice241 words
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Advertisement167 1932-06-09 3 THE BETTER MILK FOR BABIES Xou'd never imagine he was the same child! You remember how he was always ailing and wailing. Now look at the young imp Always happy and into some mischief or other. Lactogen d.d ,t. And he loves it. He's gaining steadily. He's thriving. 7 "Lactogen"167 words
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Advertisement216 1932-06-09 3 The Importance of Salt Dbr Seasoning i^gggfe Most dishes need to be seasoned with salt. Add fc^ti^a the exact amount you require by means of a M^Wn handy pourer tin of Cerebos Salt. It contains the purest salt in the world— dry, free-running, JfW4.A L*J I T___j ___^^j ®IP Cerebos216 words
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Article, Illustration277 1932-06-09 4 Titanic Anniversary Communist Parade in Berlin Dancer in Lions Den. A COMMEMORATION service was held at the "Titanic Lighthouse" tower of a New York church on the 20th. anniversary of the Titanic disaster. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS with a group of Tahitian girls who were bridesmaid the wedding of the film star's277 words
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Advertisement260 1932-06-09 5 VICTORIA THEATRE Saturday Next June 11th at 9.30 p.m. IN AID OF THE NON-EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT FUND rDR. S. K. LIM Presents SHAKESPEARE'S TWELFTH NIGHT mmmmmmsmmmmmm »•<•.«•.•..--->..-•....-._.._.,...... PRICES $2 $1 Tickets Obtainable at John Little's $F 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 If it\s at the Pavilion it has to be good here's another260 words
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Advertisement291 1932-06-09 5 CAPITOL m 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 UFA's bright lilting Musical Show— MONTE CARLO MADNESS with Europe's new Sensational Star i— p. ::mmamaam\ SARI MARITZA fltfSH HANS ALBEKS _^L _T^^*&^__l With full supporting m M English Artistes. b^b__________________H Splendid Photographic Effects. Hear the haunting melodies j "THE WAY WITH EVERY SAILOR," "THE291 words
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Advertisement141 1932-06-09 5 lill!M!l:l;?if— TO-DAY! Matinees Saturday Sunday FLYING HIGH M-G-M's Greatest of all Musi-Comedies WITH Charlotte Greenwood Bert Lahr LAUGH FOR A YEAR AT IT! WONDER AT ITS SPECTACLE! THRILL TO ITS MUSIC! ST. ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL WEEK SATURDAY, JUNE 11. raffleThotel dance 9.30 P-M. UNTIL 2 A.M. (Old and Modern Dancing)141 words
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Article988 1932-06-09 6 Open Amateur Finalists Included London, May 27. The finalists in the British Amateur Golf Championship. De Forest and Fiddian, will be awarded the remaining places in the British Walker Cup team to meet America in September; the others being J. Bookless, Leonard Crawley. Lister Hartley, Rex Hartley,988 words
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Article537 1932-06-09 6 Not an Attractive Speculation London, May 16. Sir Herbert Samuel gave the financial results of all the Irish Sweepstakes in a Commons speech. He said "There have been five sweepstakes between November, 1930. and March, 1932, and the public in the United Kingdom and throughout the537 words
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Article58 1932-06-09 6 The Lacrosse Club Championship of England for the Iroquois Cup, which has been won by a southern club only three times since 1896, returned north on Saturday, when Old Hulmeians beat Oxford University, the holders, by 13 goals to one at New Beckenham. Old Hulmeians have won the trophy on58 words
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Article288 1932-06-09 6 British Women Golf Championship London, May 30. Remarkable golf was seen to-day at Saunton, where the strongest attack ever launched by the United States and Prance was repulsed with many casualties in the first round proper of British Women's Open Golf Championship. Of seven Americans in the field288 words
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Advertisement318 1932-06-09 6 gIWASHEP 1 1| An amazing feat has been accomplished 1 1 1 I BATAVIA by Mr. A. Gall of Soerabaya in smashing I 1 1 I the Batavia Soerabaya (530 miles) motor I 1 1 1 car speed record by a margin of 33 I 1 1 minutes. Anyone acquainted318 words
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Advertisement123 1932-06-09 6 otrenqtk Motfart paly, tool f\OCTORS insistently urge mothen breast-feed their MMB h >use they that maternal milk is germ free, of oon* 1 composition, and that no substitute is equ-l it for safeguarding th* little ones mmmt nutritional diseases, such as it Mi andt-MK a sure foundation for future- h.alth123 words
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Article2091 1932-06-09 7 SOME IMPRESSIONS OF "THE STREET" EEDOM OF THE PRESS Interesting Address to Rotary almost complete commer- papers in England, Mr. G. Editor of the Straits Times, ln ddriss to the Rotary Club of ekly luncheon meeting yesonally can see nothing to •MOB. I think it is bad. loumalist, but he2,091 words
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1956 1932-06-09 7 SHANGHAI A Sad and Terrible Memory [From Our Own Correspondent] London May 20 A reception given by the Overseas League to Viscountess Gladstone last night was made the occasion of an appeal for funds by the China Flood Relief Committee in London, it being stated that,1,956 words
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Article293 1932-06-09 7 Adverse Effects of the Slump I From Our Own Correspondent] Seremban, June 7. The Negri Sembilan Club, which is one of the oldest in the State, having been founded in 1892. and the Club House of which was erected in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen293 words
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Article60 1932-06-09 7 Bona fide students are asked to write an easy of not more than 1,000 words on "What, in your opinion, has been the best characterisation in the Twelfth Night that you have seen and why?" Judges are Mr. Song Ong Siang and Dr. S. K. Lim. Prizes are $5, $3,60 words
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Article1039 1932-06-09 7 INTERNATIONAL MATCH Event That Was Decided [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 26. We expected to beat the American Women Golfers; we didn't. The Americans won the first official international match with Great Britain at Weatworth; the weather in the morning was ideal; in the afternoon1,039 words
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Article567 1932-06-09 7 LEGAL ARGUMENT Should the Case be Tried in Kedah? At the Perak Assizes before the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Gerahty. a Tamil, named Muthan, was placed in the dock, having been commitcod for trial from the Magistrate's Court. Raja Musa, the D.P.P., addressing His Lordship, saidTimes of Malaya - 567 words
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Article308 1932-06-09 7 Installed at Kuala Pilah [From Our Own Correspondent] Seremban, June 8. Chancing to pass the Kuala Pilah Post Offlc-* and telephone exchange this morning I noticed a large crowd gathered around a Post and Telegraph motor lorry standing near the entrance and P. and T. workmen were308 words
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833 1932-06-09 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1932 CHINESE MINERS AND THE TIN SCHEME On the express recommendation of the High Commissioner the Perak Chinese miners, who represent the majority of the Chinese section of the tin producing industry in Malaya, have accepted the compromise scheme founded on the amended Byrne833 words
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Article438 1932-06-09 8 The monthly meeting of the Singapore Sinhalese Association will be held on Saturday, at 6.30 pm. Mr. C. Ahmad Baig has been appointed Indian Immigration Fund Inspector for Singapore and Johore in place of Mr. A. M. Das. Mr. G. B. Purvis has been appointed to act as State Veterinary438 words
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Article251 1932-06-09 8 Music and Laughter in Flying High Plying High, the M.G.M. production which commenced a season at the Alhambra yesterday i3 a comedy which all cinema audiences can J thoroughly enjoy. There is a generous sprinkling of music in it and the chorus work is exceptionaUy good. In251 words
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Article135 1932-06-09 8 Malacca Jeweller Charged [From Our Own Correspondent] Seremban. June 7. When the case was called in which Yoong Loong Seong, the Chinese jeweller of Malacca, who was traced to Kuala Lumpur and later arrested in Seremban on May 30 on a charge of criminal breach of135 words
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Article88 1932-06-09 8 Chinese With Gold and Diamond Bangles (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 7. A Chinese named Leew Kwong Hoong. who was arrested in Paul Street. Seremban. at 11.40 a.m. on May 30 was charged with having been found in possession of two gold bangles set with diamonds,88 words
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Article87 1932-06-09 8 In response to numerous requests it has been decided to hold a long night dance at Raffles Hotel on Saturday June 11th. An attractive programme has been arranged including 'old time* dances. By special invitation of the Committee, Mile. Mura Smirnova will contribute items from her87 words
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71 1932-06-09 8 [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Jnne 8. His Excellency the High <*>nirnissioner leaves for Penang to-morrow to bid good bye to Lady Clementi (who ls leaving for home on the Ranchi). sir Cecil returns here for a detailed tour of the State, after a visit71 words
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Article41 1932-06-09 8 A notification in the Sarawak Government Gazette announces the recognition ot Mr. Lester Maynard as U.S. Consul-General in Sarawak. Mr. Lester Maynard recently paid a visit to Sandakan, 8.N.8.. where he was stationed in a consular capacity aome 24 years ago.41 words
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856 1932-06-09 8 CASH BOOK ENTRIES Mr. Rennie's (heck of Statutory Report A number of questions ni ry dure occupied the attention n Proc day when the hearing ol Mr. O. C. Smalley w:i C. Dodd. the District Md na charged with abetment In false statement in th.856 words
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Advertisement198 1932-06-09 8 REPLACES THE COCKTAIL MALDANO'S BRANDY NAN Just add crushed ice, shake well and you have a really exquisite cocktail. Sole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Ksng). (Incorporated in Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE SS7I M 1171. BY SPECIAL TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT198 words
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Advertisement42 1932-06-09 8 IV fN MUNO JJ £>*I-PA& A SALESMAN AT OLYMPIA SAYS motorists are demanding new colour-schemes. Pedestrians, however, will still stick to the black-and-blue combination. What about a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT. FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.42 words
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Advertisement56 1932-06-09 8 LAW NOTICE For Thursday, June 9th, 1932 Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. S. 1362,31— 8. Rengaswami vs. K. N. Ramanathan Chettiar. Before Mr. Justice Whitley m the 2nd Court at 10.30 a.m. S. 270 31 Oomah Meida blnte Hajee va Moona Jana Shaik Allaudin56 words
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Miscellaneous74 1932-06-09 8 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 8. Messrs Henry Gardner, metal brokers, notify to-day's tin prices as follow Spot: £1143,4 (£ll5V 4 Forward £117 (£1173,4). The market is weak. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot74 words
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Article517 1932-06-09 9 STILL IN PROGRESS TITLK WITH A "NASTY SOUND" MANCHURIA TRADE is Service] Londoo, June 8. Commons Mr. Hall Caine Simon whetlMC he had contl by the British u m Shanghai urging the i Hound Table Conference to rttle out mtmmEEm, and also in view !ht troubles of517 words
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Article133 1932-06-09 9 Sudden Death of Popular Ipoh Resident l from Our Own Correspondent] iDoh Ipoh* June 7. W shocked to learn of the sudden J" yesterday of Mr. J. h. Saunders, from nth f P U appears tnat he w as chatting »n<! ftT U hLs own snop133 words
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Article57 1932-06-09 9 Tr; »n it of Goods in China •'•rs Service] w London, June 7. 'Con. Whitehaven) in the '"-day requested informaleat of exactions on goous Yangtai and in other parts of China by recognised Clui..se Cty lata or bandit chieftains. &aid he was unable to 1 it said irregular57 words
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Article62 1932-06-09 9 THE OATH BILL One Section Passed; Two Rejected [Reuter's Service] I>ubtin, June 8. A deadlock has been caused by the anomalous decisions of the Senate on the Oath Bill, The Senate agreed without a division on Section One of the Bill abolishing the form of oath but62 words
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Article165 1932-06-09 9 Husband's Cable to Accused Wife [Reuters Service] New York, June 8. Mr. John Barney, husband of Mrs Elvira Barney, who is accused in the mews murder case, has cabled his wife that "petty squabbles are now forgotten." He also has cabled his mother-in-law. Lady Mullens to "stand165 words
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Article110 1932-06-09 9 Sudden Death of Signor Bordonaro [Reuter's Service] London, June 8. Sudden death has robbed Italy of one of her ablest and most distinguished diplomats in Signor Bordonaro. Ambassador to London, who was stricken with a heart attack last night when dressing to receive Sir John Simon and other110 words
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Article103 1932-06-09 9 Sir Hope Simpson on Pitiful Conditions [Reuter's Service] London, June 8. "Conditions here are so pitiful that I am sure even to-day when things are very difficult in England people would make a special effort could they realise how much help Is required," says Sir Hope Simpson103 words
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Article94 1932-06-09 9 Kampar Chinese Miners Accept [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, June 8. Mining circles in Perak which have hitherto been exercised over the tin quota plan have finally settled their differences. Following the meeting at Ipoh the Perak Warden of Mines visited the recalcitrant miners of Kampar yesterday94 words
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Article89 1932-06-09 9 Discussions With Cabinet Ministers [Reuter's Service] London, June 8. Sir Robert Ho Tung for the past few days has discussed with influential quarters questions connected with the Far Eastern situation. He interviewed Mr. J. H. Thomas. Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister and Foreign Offlce officials and was89 words
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Article34 1932-06-09 9 Liabilities to be Paid in Full [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, June 8. It is understood that the liabilities of Lewis, Lazarus and Sons eventually will be paid in fi.n34 words
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Article23 1932-06-09 9 Mr. C. E. Pegler, manager of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw, Ipoh, has returned from leave and is again in charge of the Ipoh branch.23 words
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Article, Illustration315 1932-06-09 9 TAKEN ILL ON CRUISE MIX'S" 30 YEARS IN ACTIVE POLITICS EX-HOME SECRETARY [Reuter's Service] London, June 8. The death has taken place of Lord Brentford. He had been ill since earlier in the year when he was taken ill with congestion of the lungs during a West315 words
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Article330 1932-06-09 9 Chamber Passes Vote oi* Confidence [Reuter's Service] Paris, Jane After hearing M. Herriot's statement ot policy the Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 390 votes to 152. There is some surprise at the bigness of the minority as, in view of M. Herriot's programme330 words
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Article51 1932-06-09 9 50,000 Children at Military Rehearsal r British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Jone 8. Princess Elizabeth, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, and 50,000 other children to-day watched tbje full-dress rehearsal at Aldershot of the thrilling display to be given by the army at the annual searchlight51 words
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Article33 1932-06-09 9 Mr. Arokiasamy, Senior Clerk, Telegraph offlce, who is retiring after twenty years' service, was entertained to tea by the staff of the Telegraph Offlce, Kuala Lumpur, at the Great Eastern Hotel on Sunday.33 words
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477 1932-06-09 9 CHEERS AND CONFETTI Discussions to Continue in London [Reuter's Service] London, June 7. A communique issued in Dublin says that at the hour's conversation between Mr. Thomas and Lord Hailsham and Mr. De Valera and the Free State Minister of Justice preliminary views were exchanged.477 words
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Article134 1932-06-09 9 Consultations Concerning Agenda Rugby,' June 8. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the son of the Premier and Dominions Under-Secretary, said it had been agreed that the agenda for the Ottawa Conference should not be published until Its details were settled as a result of134 words
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Article113 1932-06-09 9 No Marked Change During May [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, June 8. The figures of employment and unemployment given in the Ministry of Labour's statement for the past month indicate that there was no marked change in the state of industry during May. The increase of 89,125 in113 words
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Article39 1932-06-09 9 Garner Bill Passed By U.S. House of Representatives [Reuter's Service] Washington, Jane 8. The $2,800,000,000 Garner Relief Bill, recently denounced by Mr. Hoover, has been passed by the House of Representatives and now goes to the Senate.39 words
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Advertisement234 1932-06-09 9 STAPLES j§§^s MATTRESS BY APPOINTMENT Wire Mattress and Bede^ead Afettufactwvre toHJvIXREKING FOR PERFECT REST AND HEALTH to mind and body there is no one thing of greater importance than comfortable, cool and dreamless sleep Onethird of our lives is spent on our beds. There is no piece of furniture more234 words
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Advertisement968 1932-06-09 10 _^B v m^^Mr^^Ammm^mTm^^^^^^^^^^^^mMmmmmMmmmm^^^^^Er r^M^i jr^VnL^^H THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Steam Ship Co.. Ltd., and China THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.), THE SARAWAK CTEAMSHD? Co.. Ltd. o-~_ THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. AUSTRALIAN968 words
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Advertisement523 1932-06-09 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Ijacorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Doe S'pore. Sails B*pere, 8.8. CITY OF DERBY For M'seilles, Havre, London. Rotterdam and Hamburg June SO July 1 OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN.523 words
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Advertisement386 1932-06-09 10 p. o: 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 GOVFRNmeyj LONDCN AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICK OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Doe Tonnage Singapore. T.t.n,. _^JJj KARMALA 9,000 June 10 SOMALI RAJPUTANA386 words
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Advertisement773 1932-06-09 11 0. S. K. Line. FOR H ROPE, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. R^M^MiRU LOS ANGELES and New York pe nang ju^T* SINGAPORE June 27 28 |A> DES m\ku LONDON. Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp via Port Swettenham, Penang, Colombo Aden Suez and Port Said. June M aIL\ HAT- MARU773 words
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Advertisement384 1932-06-09 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE c^mf AMERICAN MAIL LINE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIAYOSEMITE PARK HOLYWOOD-GRAND CANYON WEEKLY SAILING FROM HONG KONG AND OR MANILA NEW LOW THROUGH FARES ORIENT TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA WILL BE QUOTED UPON APPLICATION. EUROPE SUEZ SAILINGS EVERY OTHER TUESDAY MAINTAINED BY THE STEAMERS PRESIDENT HARRISON—384 words
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Advertisement924 1932-06-09 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ TIDORE-Thursday, June 9, Selat-Pandjang. Bengkalis, Soengei-Pakning, Siak and PakanBaroe. VAN HEUTSZ— Thursday, June 9, Belawan-Deli and Penang. TOMOHON— Thursday, June 9, Singkawang, Pemangkat and Sambas. MAROS— Friday, June 10, Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas and Rengat. OP TEN NOORT— Friday, June 10, Muntok. Batavia, Semarang924 words
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Article482 1932-06-09 12 EGYPTIAN JUSTICE Latitude Given to Witnesses Cairo. The atmosphere of a law court in Egypt has a flavour of its own. On an April morning there began in the Cairo Court of Appeal the trial of a gang of alleged drug traffickers, some t#elve In number,482 words
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Article239 1932-06-09 12 Experiment With British Cars The experimental convoy through Egypt and the Soudan arranged by the British military authorities in Egypt returned on April 16 to Cairo. The expedition left Helmieh Camp, Cairo, early this year, and has covered over 5,000 miles. Brigadier G. M. Lindsay. Chief239 words
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Article46 1932-06-09 12 Annoyed at repeated blasts from the horn ol a motor car standing outside Market Bosworth (Leicestershire) Police Court the magistrate sent out a policeman to investigate. He found that it was being sounded by a dog who had evidently grown tired of waiting for his master.46 words
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Advertisement777 1932-06-09 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated ln Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. BsgnlST monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] sui. MARELLA ls one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de777 words
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Advertisement609 1932-06-09 12 Kerr Steamship Co., Inc. (Incorporated ln U.S.A.) NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). B*-~8 I>ue N>- Ywt M.S. SILVERTEAK June 14 June 20 Ju M.S. SILVERSANDAL July 6 July 11 A J M.S. SILVERWILLOW July 26 Aug. 1 5^ Por rates609 words
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Miscellaneous651 1932-06-09 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pjn. and Thursday 7.30 sun. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 7 pm. Kuantan (via Jerantut) except Sunday 7.30 am Kuantan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 pm. Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30 am. Kelantan (via Gemas) Sunday651 words
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Miscellaneous129 1932-06-09 12 girl 10. Perak. Brit. 519, from Teluk Anson 8, for Teluk Anson via ports 10. Bendoran, Brit. 3495, from Dalny 8. for Suez 9. Egra. Brit. 2345. from Calcutta 8, for Penang Rangoon, Calcutta 9. Mata Hari, Brit. 510, from Penang 8, for Penang via ports 12. Fairfield City, U.S.A.129 words
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Article44 1932-06-09 13 Per P. and O. Ranchi, from China and Japan: Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Simpson. Mr. G. Vermiej, Mr. F. H. Knottenbelt, Mr. R. S. Nelson, Mr. E. Brooks, Mr. King Yao-tin, Mr. Lim Ying Kin.44 words
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Article268 1932-06-09 13 Ships Dressed and Flags at Half Mast Hong Kong. May 25. An unusual spectacle was observed in thrj harbour yesterday, when the vessels of two nationalities were seen to be flying their flags at half mast, ln a port where all British vessels and British-owned ferries268 words
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Article203 1932-06-09 13 The Bermuda Purchased by Her Builders Messrs Workman. Ltd., shipbuilders, Belfast, yesterday purchased the burned liner Bermuda from the Salvage Association. What the firm will do with the vessel depends on the complete examination which will be made as to the state of the hull and the203 words
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Article196 1932-06-09 13 I The Hague, May 19. The Dutch Government has Introduced a Bill into the Lower Chamber providing for the creation of a finance company to assist the shipping industry. The capital will be 5.000,000 florins (£400.000 at par), of which 2,600,000 florins (£201,000) of shares, or a majority196 words
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Article894 1932-06-09 13 Islands Which Get an Unfair Deal I Aleko E. Lilius, Author of I sailed with Chinese Pirates, gives the following vivid pen- picture of a voyage through the Philippines in the Lloyd Mail. j In the scheme of oriental travelling the Philippine Islands get an unfair deal.894 words
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Article147 1932-06-09 13 Swatow Wharf Coolies Return to Work Swatow, May 22. The wharf-coolies strike has been cancelled and coolies are busy working Butterfield and Jardines boats to-day. It Is not yet known definitely whether this indicates that the strike has been called off permanently by the Union or the Chinese147 words
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Advertisement593 1932-06-09 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER SINGAPORE W/ The premier morning daily in Mainv. ™SK!? the Chota Haz" a ea y c a h I mo i" ln B- Latest news, latest telegrams and latest Announcements. London593 words
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Advertisement443 1932-06-09 13 T.O EVERYWHERE IN CANADA WAND MIQSJ OLF TJ4B USSiuK The New Scenic Route of the Canadian National Railways. See the best of the isarv disss flsasdian Rockies— stay st 'n ■___B P* r Lodge In the heart of wosdroui mountsin besaty, ev Jl-i travel straight throe*, frees Vancouver without changi**443 words
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Article1184 1932-06-09 14 SEEN 16 MILES AWAY A Great Step Forward [From Our Own Correspondent] London. May 17. We are told that the Derby is to be televised, and while horses are thundering down the Epsom course 2,000 people gathered mile3 away in the cinema will watch them and1,184 words
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Article, Illustration149 1932-06-09 14 £20,000 a Year Tenor Refuses Salary Cut New York, May 1. The famous Metropolitan Opera Company, the financial difficulties of which were recently disclosed, is in more trouble. The dignity of Beniamino GigU, the Italian tenor, has been affronted, and he has torn up his contract149 words
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Advertisement271 1932-06-09 14 A WHEN HEARTS ARE $m WARM. f^j Warm hearts of v^M"' your valued friends fj will glow more I R warmly on receipt J u of a most apprec^ IJ U iable gift of a few upal handsome elass 7 L^ MRo l V 5 •il li decanters filled z271 words
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Advertisement531 1932-06-09 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Bn-nchew Alor Star Iloilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh531 words
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Advertisement318 1932-06-09 14 THE YOKoEK^SPECffi BANK, LTD. (Established in 1886. Capital Subscribed (Fully paid up) Reserve Fund I |°OOOQ.oo, President: K. Kodama Vice-President :K. Takev Esn Head Offlce: Yokol, Singapore Branch -3 1-a, ti11,,, x sTREfT LONDON BANKU.^ Westminster Bank, Ltd. The National Provincial Bank Ltd Lloyds Bank, Ltd. BRANCHES Alexandria (Egypt), Batau.i.318 words
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Miscellaneous410 1932-06-09 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following ls a list of stations which can be received in Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from ab?ut 5.20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from410 words
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Article48 1932-06-09 15 Harrisons, Crosfield Dividends (FRI SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jane 8. Bni rmaattaaaam a loss of £2,576 m redtt of £2.586 to go forward. Id announce dividends as tfLmjs 6}* 1 1 1 111 on Cumulative preference ait 30); 10 per cent on pretext (six months, June 30).48 words
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Article453 1932-06-09 15 Singapore, June 8. The total ihsre market has experienced another Mtk of inactivity and with every section miite neßlected. quotations have continued to decline In anticipation of some more definite information regarding the further cut in the Quota, the price of Tin remained steady until Monday, when453 words
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Article143 1932-06-09 15 THE ABROAD TBritkh Radio— Official Service] May 18 j une 6 7 Sf" 1 909^' M 906 550 sellers 565 570 1557>. 15 916 15.50 VrAd. 15.5 31i32d. ls. 5 Gl|64d. Ct. :132 264 617U 620 617* M 3 16 34 nominal 1835 18 9132 18 9 32 18.82., 18143 words
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Article78 1932-06-09 15 d r for 193! ",931. to which is /<»n £8.083 and Debenture stock J?<>. and af>: akin £15 352 (^tost l r de ducting this from £17,044 J** 1 and i there at credit of account £1,692 to be carried >3!, iM C ™P was 13,464.20 piculs78 words
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Article837 1932-06-09 15 Senior Warden of Mine's Report Things are never so bad but that they might have been worse, we are told. The tin miners of Malaya may very well apply the saying to their own particular difficulties when they learn from the annual report of the Senior Warden of837 words
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Article149 1932-06-09 15 The net profit of the British Borneo Timber Company increased from £2.036 in 1930 to £9 183 In 1931 and, as already announced, dividends are to be resumed with a payment of 5 per cent. This distribution will absorb £9.000 and the balance of the year's profit149 words
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Article336 1932-06-09 15 EXCHANGE RATES June 8. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2,3 29[32 London, 3 months' sight 2 3 27(32 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 13,16 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 25|32 London, demand 213% London, T. T. 23 23 32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1060 Hamburg, demand336 words
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Article162 1932-06-09 15 Domestic production (as ascertained by export* from Federated Malay States, Unfederated Malay States, and Straits Settlements) of Tin, and Tln-ln-ore at 72 per cent during the month of May, 1932. Tons Tons Federated Malay States 2 276 Unfederated Malay States Johore 33 Kedah 17 Perils 19 Kelantan162 words
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64 1932-06-09 15 June Bth., 12 o'clock noon. Buyer* Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 5 5 ijie Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 5% 514 July 5 3|16 5 5J16 Aug. 5*4 5% July-Sept. 5*4 5% Oct-Dec. 5^ 5% Tone of Market: Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot64 words
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Article891 1932-06-09 15 WEDNESDAY, JUNE BTTL 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Boyen Sellers Asam Kumbsng 22s 24s Austral Malay 18s 20s Aytr Hitam (ss) 9s 6d 10s 6d Bangrin Tin 6s 6d 8s Batang Padang ($1) 05 10 Batu Caves ($1) 22 25 Buklt Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay 6s891 words
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Article139 1932-06-09 15 Changes in Representative Prices [United Press Association] Jane 6 7. American Can. Com. 38*4 37 1 Cities Service 3 3 Colombia Gas and Elec. 7 6V4 Curtis Wright 1 Electric Bond and Share 7" s 7i 2 Gen. Electric iu, 10% Gen. Motors mu, g.^ Nat.139 words
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Article120 1932-06-09 15 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.073rd. auction yesterday. when there was catalogued 1.871.118 lbs; 835.32 tons. Offered 1,721.095 lbs; 768.35 tons. Sold 1.261,946 lbs; 563.37 tons. Spot London 1 n.i 6 d. New York 2 11-16 cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents120 words
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Article62 1932-06-09 15 A concession to telephone subscribers in Pera-. and elsewhere who make longdistance calls as far as Singapore or Penang comes into effect from June 15 when a charge of 50 cents only will be made for a call that is not successful in getting the individual required, such call being62 words
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Article485 1932-06-09 15 General Acceptance Anticipated Amsterdam, May 24. I learned to-day that the twitch Tr*di4* Government has given its formal assent to the new scheme for restriction of tin output. As the 12uropean producers in Malaya have In principle already agreed to the proposals, it is considered ln485 words
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Article119 1932-06-09 15 Report for year ended Jan. 31, 1932, states that reduced crop harvested was 1,657,934 lbTapping was completely suspended on Batoa Gingging estate as from end of July. 1931. Average net sale price, including estimated value of unsold portion, was 2.59d. per pound (equivalent to 3.38d. per pound London119 words
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Article112 1932-06-09 15 The United Sua Betong Rubber Estates, Ltd.. earned a net profit ln 1931 of £3.841. Rubber crop proceeds, as was to be expected, fell sharply, yielding £90,691. against £169.491 In 1930, but estate expenditure was considerably curtailed, falling from £156,969 to £86.636. A sum of £100,000 has112 words
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Advertisement94 1932-06-09 15 Assets exceed 1 12.000.000 Assurance te force over $85,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building rwn Qf-^f v, *0,. building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewrv r The Company has £20,000 deDositpri with f^« me, v_uu94 words
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Article742 1932-06-09 16 A BAD DAY FOR THE S.C.C. SECONDS TROUNCED Seven Goals Scored by S.C.F.A. S.C.C S.C.F.A 7. The Second Division League encounter be- s tween the S.C.C. and the S.C.F.A. which was b played on the S.C.C. ground yesterday evening, j resulted ln an overwhelming win for the Chinese i by742 words
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Article107 1932-06-09 16 Ten Wickets Win at Oxford [Reuter's Service] London, June 7. The team of South American cricketers captained by C. H. Gibson (the Eton, Cambridge University and Sussex player) registered a good win at Oxford to-day when they defeated the University by ten wickets. Oxford University 170 and107 words
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Article44 1932-06-09 16 Rangoon Woman Wins First Prize [Reuter's Service] Rangoon, June 8. Daw Swe, wife of a school teacher, is reported to have won the flrst prize in the Calcutta «weepstake, amounting to £58.000. A Calcutta syndicate purchased a half share for £1 00044 words
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Article27 1932-06-09 16 Mr. Prank Womack, who was for three years manager of Torquay United P.0.. was i^nUv appointed manager of Grimsby Town c Mr. Womack is a former BiminJhs_Tfun-bac£27 words
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606 1932-06-09 16 DOUBLES FIXTURES Some Hard-Fought Gaines Two attractive doubles fixtures Lim Bong Soo and John Lim against Dr. H. O. Hopkins and Roy Smith, and Woon Chow Tat and Yap Ah Hyan against N. S. Wise and D. H. Klein- man held the public attention in the606 words
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Article231 1932-06-09 16 Competition for President's Cup [FREE PRESS SE-RVICT-r-^OFYRIGHT] London. June 7. The golf meeting open to members of the Association of British Malaya and to former residents of Malaya and residents of Malaya home on leave, opened at Rye to-day, when the handicap singles (medal play) were231 words
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Article36 1932-06-09 16 British Open Golf Competition [Reuter's Service] London, June 8. The Selangor player. W. H. Elkins, who put up a score of 86—78, failed to qualify for the British Open golf competition by six strokes.36 words
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Article53 1932-06-09 16 The Wolverhampton Wanderers* directors, with a return to First Division football, Intend to Improve the accommodation at the ground. Two new stands are to be erected on the Watertoo Road and Molineux Street sides and the terraces concreted. The scheme will cost nearly £20,000. Molineux Grounds will then provide covered53 words
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Article62 1932-06-09 16 NORTHANTS MATCH County Batsmen Shape Poorly L Reuter's Service] London, June 7. The ..ndians XI had no difficulty in defeating Northants in the match which ended at Northampton to-day, the margin being ten wickets. Nort hunts 155 and 151 Indian XI 279 and 29 for none.62 words
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Article755 1932-06-09 16 Indians' Attractive Cricket at Lord's fFrom Our Own Correspondent] London, May 24. I went to Lord's to see how the crowd responded to the Indian appeal for support, and I was very agreeably pleased. I will even go as far as saying that by the end of the755 words
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Article530 1932-06-09 16 Century in First Match at Lord's London, May 23. Indian summer at Lord's. But not ln the autumnal sense, as we northerners use the phrase, for the All-Indian cricketers were there, celebrating their flrst appearance on the worldfamous ground with some richly-coloured batting in sunshine worthy of June530 words
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Article442 1932-06-09 16 Hammond Returns to Test Form After a number of games in which bowlers have held the upper hand batsmen came into their own in the county championship matches which concluded on Tuesday. Sutcliffe scored 153 not out for Yorkshire tn a match in which the champions had to442 words
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Article166 1932-06-09 16 Ist Inn No P. W. L. W. L. Res. Pts. Kent (3) 9 4 0 0 3 2 77 Middlesex (11) 8 3 0 3 2 0 66 Lancashire (6) 9 3 1 2 1 2 66 Notts (5) 7 3 0 2 1 1 62 Sussex166 words
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