The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 August 1932
1932-08-02
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1932-08-02 1 The Singapore Free Press vTiIoT" ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1932. 10 CENTS.15 words
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Article411 1932-08-02 1 Martial law has ben declared m Shanghai owing to the operations of anti- Japanese groups Page 9. Nazi gains m the German elections are new 120. The result is a stalemate as no party has ben absolute majority. Disturbances have broken out Page 9. Soviet and Japanese411 words
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Article1012 1932-08-02 1 Superstition is inherent m tne human family, and a belief m magic can never be wholly eradicated from the minds of even the well educated. There is little wonder, therefore, that both find a fertile soil m the limited intelligence of the Australian aboriginal. Among the tribes, the1,012 words
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Advertisement141 1932-08-02 1 IGIA TEA A fragrance of the h |.,van lardCM your homo. [\FFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. TO-NIGHT iPECIAL DINNER DANCE AND CABARET 'I..;!) to Midnight Jg"*- SPECIAL DAILY TOMORROW DOLLAR LUNCH TEA A LA SIMPSON 8.15 pm informal Served m the dinner141 words
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Advertisement171 1932-08-02 1 Food i i S E v cry c o urse j perfect at the 1 Europe j Hotel T^ I ATHFRIMfi nrA%TJ A LiiTi 1 lllLllil^lU W$M mJbQH A YOUR BRUSH IN- Bf^G STANTLY SUPPLIED W W *^M I WITH ENOUGH A ,X Bg^ja M SHAVAI.LO CREAM f kl/jffiPlV A171 words
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Advertisement163 1932-08-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Tiuubled by that after holiday fe ling?— Dine and tiancP at Sea View Page 1. Or dine, dance and watch the cabait t .-how at Raffles Pagr 1. Or. if it is Just food, there is the Europe Pa«e l. Latest m silk stockings and how they cling!163 words
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Advertisement11 1932-08-02 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article248 1932-08-02 2 Founder's Declining Health The General Meeting of ttie Ross* Institute and Hospital for Tropical Diseases at Putney was held on July 14th. Sir Charles McLeod. the chairman referred to the difficulties of carrying on anti-malaria work owing to the economic position m the tea. rubber and mining248 words
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Article145 1932-08-02 2 S.R.E.V. Dinner and Dance at the Adelphi Singapore Royal Engineers (Volunteers) Field Company, commanded by Major C. G. Burt, held another very successful dinner, dance and cabaret at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday. There was a large muster of Sappers, mem-sap-pers and friends. The "plan of action"145 words
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Article131 1932-08-02 2 The following is the programme of drills up and for August 7th. Tuesday. 5 p.m., Bukit Timah, "C" (Scottish* Coy Practice Competition, 5.15 p.m., Headquarters. *"E" (Chinese") Coy.. Company Parade. 2nd. Bn. Sig. Sec, Signal Training, Mal.iv Headquarters. "F" (Malay* Coy., Company Parade. Wednesday. 5 p.m., Bukit131 words
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Advertisement523 1932-08-02 2 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Woifc— Lowest Kates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL Singapore. MISS MOLLIE McGRATII, Tel. 4110. Matron Proprietress. BOARD AND LODGING. MANOR HOUSE Tel: No. 2965 Chancery Lane. Unsurpassed Situation. Single and Double Rooms Available. FIRST-CLASS CUISINE Mrs. Graham Hutchison—523 words
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Advertisement584 1932-08-02 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders arc new Invited for the following materials or service and that particulars of such tenders may b> obtained m the Tender Room, Municipa Offices Execution of alterations to No. 37 Phili] Street. Date of Closing. 4 p.m. August 9th584 words
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Advertisement230 1932-08-02 2 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL BOOKING OPENS TO-DAY AT JOHN LITTLE'S lINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY'S THIRD CONCERT Friday, August 12, at 9.15 p.m. Monday, August 15, at 5.15 p.m. Prieess2,sl &50cts. Sore Throat? 1 find FORMAMINT I is a very nice friend to I have m your pocket, when you are m trouble230 words
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Advertisement167 1932-08-02 2 TALCUM for BABIES 1 JWJJ^^ Baby's convulsive sobs and chokinß caused by using wrong kinds of vaUuir. Br Talcums not made specially for bat, II I*3* or caustlc They may c °ntain mica, r in y flu! ill I^SJ that cut and inflame baby's skin HI -T^| Avoid wrong talcums,167 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous276 1932-08-02 2 THE \VEKK Tuesday, 2nd. Hi«h Wa'er 11 IV 8 4 ft.. 22.10. 9 .6 f t Football Div m Y.M.CA. vs M.P.H Stadium. Robinson vs. Fraser and Neave S.H.B. Garrison Lawn Tennis Tournament. Tanglln and Alexander Club. D- E Stanley Jones on 'Is Christianity Outpvva?**. Memorial Hall. 8.30 p.m. Wrdm-sday.276 words
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Article136 1932-08-02 3 w Widow if 62 Awarded Damages awarded £20 miM iction she I Hired tailor I Chester AsI .Jiiidlcv who 1 •:!> had a busi- t •US con- j UK pfctureaque romantic ele- ■wsdi ..t promise action. It ih. VOOUO kmta* her employnils, to marry her.136 words
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Article25 1932-08-02 3 UM a w, Ixmdon ■'.I banquet principal >i i lth •xp.-dillon W .Tom Liv.ralong the On* nine men -.ships, ,n- taud out25 words
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Article241 1932-08-02 3 Hattle to Death' on Sussex Hillside Hastings. A thousand warriors engaged m a furious ;o the death on a Banes hillside. Fic*n hpr lofty porch on a grandstand, a ivoman controlling every figure m the vast irena 33 surely as marion?ttes are controlled 3y their wires. That241 words
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Article139 1932-08-02 3 Collapse After Breach Suit Against Husband Los Angeles. Almee McPherson. now Mrs. David Hutton. who Is suffering from a fracture at the base of the skull, is m a critical and precarious condition, according to the doctors' report. She collapsed a week ago, her head striking the139 words
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Article433 1932-08-02 3 Mr. Henry Ford's Views on Election Detroit. Mr Henry Ford believe> that Mr. Herbert Hoover is better fitted to be President of the United Staes to-day than any other man who has been mentioned for nomination by either paity. He believes that the country i\ cognises this and433 words
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Article13 1932-08-02 3 > I The London ruboer market was closed on Saturday, cables our London correspondent.13 words
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567 1932-08-02 3 ELIZABETH KNOWLTON - NANGA PARI?\T ROUTE Bridge Swept Away by Torrent (By ELIZABETH KNOWLTON Rakiot Nullah. By run lie r to As tor. Our point of attack on Mount Nanga Parbat has now at last been definitely decided. Our two scouts, Herron and Bechtold. sent up from cur567 words
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Article130 1932-08-02 3 IvdffC and Man He Tried tor Manslaughter Mr. JmtiOC Charles referred ai Bristol Assize- -i to the fact that he and a y ung man he had just acquitted of manslaughter were old Cliftonians. •It has been a bitter thinti lor me to try you."130 words
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Article118 1932-08-02 3 Special Sessions to Be Held Next Month The Village Road Murder case which aroused tremendous interest during the police court hearing of the charge against Cheng Kwok Yau. who. the Crown allege, procured the murder of George Fung, will come before a special criminal sessions at the118 words
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Article106 1932-08-02 3 Economy Measure m "Greyhound" Service London. The Post Office will henceforth act as the Kings Messenger at home for the sake of economy m the Royal household. There were three such messengers who. whenever the King was absent from London, carried various State documents to His Majesty the106 words
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Advertisement209 1932-08-02 3 LrV BBITIWH O» BE PROID OF IT! ijt I is i Everj fourth car registerr(i (,r<at Britain during the M >(il ending July 31st, 1931, was A an »j- tin A built for the car -proud owner-driver MOW to make motoring easy and pleasant. 11 That is what Sir Herbert209 words
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Advertisement167 1932-08-02 3 Castings, IN BRASSGUNMETAL Ul HmV 'WE^P lk Igm^mS^aigmC^^Vw^mW '~^9 %Z^^^ ■^v b^Bl 4gafe^p jB Lr iiill i I 4 IgmV 1^ \^g|gg|gg\ ggggkw mr M ■B > '«4tfl H I ""^bb I VAVgr Kj^aBHBHBHB^Bv BBT I bbb bba (k H |i^B «h^A^| I FROM A FEW OUNCES TO 10 TONS167 words
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Article, Illustration1484 1932-08-02 4 J. STANHOPE SPRIGG - J. STANHOPE SPRIGG By L.onaon. NOW that we possess flying-boats capable of a non-stop range of over 1.000 miles the early establishment of long-distance air services. ojM-ratrd exclusively by these craft, has become of increasing importance. They present the only practical means at present1,484 words
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Article542 1932-08-02 4 Carnival Nights and Sunny Days Felixstowe. I shall say it at once and get it over. Felixstowe is understood to have more hours of sunshine than any other seaside resort, m company with Skegness and Lowestoft, Herne Bay and Clacton. Southend and Yarmouth, old Uncle Cromer.542 words
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Article79 1932-08-02 4 Drawn From Water by Fisherman J. Goldsmith, a fislierman, showed courage at La Perouse. when he jumped from his launch m Botany Bay and dragged a 10ft shark to the beach. The fish was evidently very sick, as it made no attempt to attack its captor. Several spectators,79 words
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Article366 1932-08-02 4 An Exhibition m a Barge Paris. Novelty is indispensable to art nowadays, especially m the matter of shows and publicity generally. Only the other day Picasso, who sent out no less than four thousand invitations for his private view, got another famous artist to supervise the hanging366 words
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Article, Illustration1635 1932-08-02 4 LIFE m these latter days is very complex and difficult. It is full of problems and dangers, some of them very real, as we know to our cost, but others turning out to be mirages. The times are without precedent. We have been for years1,635 words
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Article501 1932-08-02 4 renible ic xpi ttn OttpUln n h, Oenmu km m nth i jj nn ton teeontta J ,nden>,n, D rWM !i "We left X h »ld-n: If Byfe* *d rs ga to be ahl. through H. >v aa^*VjN very glad mPt> ;<: "♦'l- SUPDIv -.1 With501 words
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Article19 1932-08-02 4 Th." pOOdl of the Ft- l *eded by I gaininu dMtaffutehi I aln-ariv v eboi hi19 words
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Advertisement251 1932-08-02 5 I 7th DAY SEASON EXTENDED! JACK BUCHANAN WITH ANNA NEAGLE IN THE WONDERFUL BRITISH MUSICAL PRODUCTION GOOD NIGHT VIENNA" TIIK GREATEST OF ALL MUSICAL PICTURES "RESERVATIONS Phone 6903. I ;OTO OF NfcRVK (1I rs SFFN TMROL'CH MICROSCOPE Drink m New Health and Vitality That's what you do when you take251 words
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Advertisement163 1932-08-02 5 Another Great Double Bill! I 1 Paramount's Bright Comedy I I Romance with the Popular I I Comedian CHARLIE jjy^*w Ik ruggles mL+ With an ALL-STAR (AST M^BF 35 Mia)' aw/ PEGGY SHANNON and RICHARD BENNETT With Additional Stage Attraction LAST FEW NIGHTS Beth Beri The FamouawZiegfeld Follies Dancer m163 words
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Advertisement326 1932-08-02 5 "DANCE TEAM" what a show to ■<;■■■ Ihilms load H Grand Glorious-that's DANCE TEAM OWN VOICE RECORDS INSTEAD OF WRITING A LETTER OR POST-CARD COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FRIENDS BY MEANS OF "OWN- VOICE RECORDS" IN SPECIAL ENVELOPES SUITABLE FOR HOME MAIL LISTEN TO YOUR OWN VOICE AND SONGS BY SIMPLY326 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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858 1932-08-02 6 BERG'S GREAT VICTORY Hard-Fought 'Battle of the Kids' The "Battle cf the Kids"— Kid Berg Whitech3.:el, and Kid Chocolate of Cuba— at Madison-square Garden, on July 17. resulted m a victory for the Londoner. The fight went the full 15 rounds. Berg winning with a fair margin of points. Two858 words
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Article42 1932-08-02 6 Two Thousand Athletes at Los Angeles [Reuters Service] Los Angeles. Jnly 31. The Olympic Games opened beneath a scorching sun to-day, and 105,000 spectators watched the 2.000 athletes file past VicePresident Curtis. Thunderous cheering greeted each nations representatives impartially.42 words
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Article54 1932-08-02 6 The following have been invited to play Association Football for S.C.C. 2nd XI vs. P.S.R.F.C. m a friendly game on Wednesday on the padang. A. I. Horsley; E. Laidnv>n. H Riley; R.. N. Elliott. G. Bennett. A. FerRUM-n: S A. Anderson. R. A F Brown. C Kendnll N54 words
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Article88 1932-08-02 6 Nyasaland Win the Junior MacKinnon Some very fine shocting enabled NyavUmd to win the Barnet Cup m the Junior Markinnon at B;sl:y on Thursday, July 14th. The competitors had to shoot from ranges of 909 and 1.000 yards and it was fairly obvious at the rad Cf the88 words
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Article212 1932-08-02 6 After shooting extremely well m the first round at 900 yards m the final stage of the Kings Cup at Bisley. Inspector Spinks of the Straits S:ttlements Police, crashed rather badly at the 1.000 yards range. His score for the second and final stage212 words
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Article251 1932-08-02 6 To Be Secretary of Corinthians Mr. G. N. Foster, the Oxford quadruple Blue and one of the famous cricket brotherhood of Worcestershire Posters, is to be the honorary secretary of the Corinthian Fo tball Club for Vhe coming season, the jubilee season of the club. Mr.251 words
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Article181 1932-08-02 6 A Complaint from England Wellington (N.Z.t. A cable from the London representative of the New Zealand Rugby Union stating that UnEnglish Union was forming the opinion that New Zealand was not wholeheartedly adhering to the decision to accept the International Board's rules has been forwarded to all181 words
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Advertisement135 1932-08-02 6 I kMr>x bxyrvr^ PA% 'A^cPA^A^A^A^A^A^A 1 i b°owoWoWoWoW<>Wo^ 1 iV^v.] omooi ii ii mmvi '.v.v SUNSHINE WITH ADDED VITAMIN D A SUNSHINE GLAXO BABY ll*VlLl\Y JVIO IH£j X should Know that •It satisfies* •Makes sound bone* •Prevents rickets" •Prevents constipation' •Is more easily digested TW^ l(~~\ 'Sound teeth cut without135 words
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Advertisement94 1932-08-02 6 Hi I The immense popi of this Original Fruit a Beverage has Keen thea of numerous imitate ASK FOR m GENUINE SMASH and refuse lmitaw FRAMROZjj KNOWLEDGE a IS POWfl ;H i s b 3I M I I K-adtng Emblem I I Zndi, directly vtth v gvi nj| THE CEYUWfI94 words
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980 1932-08-02 7 YOUTH WHO DIDN'T MIX WITH YOUNG PEOPLE jOHORE DOUBLE MURDER TRIAL VDENCE OF FAMILY HISTORY OF INSANITY GRIEVANCE AGAINST HIS FATHER rcgaritag alleged insanity m the family of the iw»r« put t«» vulmsst's yesterday when the trial opened of ll Jllhnn Assizes |l( s (h.tr^'J ulth th<> murder of his980 words
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Article19 1932-08-02 7 r Jm, t to \i > |2? N n" n for the te RritLsh Medical' P«frhes to19 words
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Article83 1932-08-02 7 Portugal Prepares to Receive ex-King's Remains Lisbon, Aug. 1. The remain* of ex-King Manoel, which are being conveyed from England aboard the cruiser Concord, will be landed here to-morrow. British sailors will bear the coffln to the quay where they will hand over to Portuguese sailors In83 words
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Article103 1932-08-02 7 Waiting for Result of Geneva Berlin. July 30. The hopes of the mLllitant Nationalists that they" will see a revival of the German Army have been greatly stimulated by Von Schlieehers suggestion that the armaments of the Germany Army should be increased unless her neighbours disarm to103 words
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Article206 1932-08-02 7 Vote Communist as Protest Against Von Papen Later. The final provisional figures are Nazis 228. Socialists 132. Communists 87, Centre 76, German-Nationals 36. and others 41. The chief surprises are the marvellous recovery of the Communists since the setback following the general election m 1930. and the fact206 words
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Article227 1932-08-02 7 Storm Troops to Deal with Disorders Berlin. July 30. Out of the maze of rumours regarding the impending Nazi coup d'etat on Sunday emerges the significant fact that the Nazi Government at Oldenburg has increased the usual police force to 300, by including 250 Nazi storm-troops which,227 words
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Article141 1932-08-02 7 Callers at Agency Office Among the callers at the Malayan Office durin the week ending, July 23. have been Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake, of Kuala Lumpur, Mr. G. H. Davis of Kelly and Walsh, Singapore, Mr. H. F. Adams, of Sarawak, who Is staying at 31141 words
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Article440 1932-08-02 7 YOUNG BILL AT CHANGI CAMP STHE BETTER 'OLE Ist. Battalion S,S.V.R Exercises i Bill must have thought himself m fairly ortable circumstances when he gruffly said l. if yer knows of a better 'ole go to it g Bill has taken his saying to heart and is more, has found440 words
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Article449 1932-08-02 7 SianTs "Vested Interest" m Malaya The Director of the Salt Union Ltd.. has (written the following letter to me (writes the Free Press London correspondent on July 19), m connection with Mr. R. d. Holts recent j statement at the Liberal Free Trade Committee i "Ottawa Luncheon." when449 words
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Article79 1932-08-02 7 A dinner was given by the Klang Branch of the Ex -Services Association at the Station Hotel, Klang, on Wednesday m honour of Mr. B. M. Bendall. General Manager of Jalan Acob Estate, Kapar, who is retiring. Captain James proposed the health of Captain Bendall who had been a founder79 words
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Article440 1932-08-02 7 IPOH PROSECUTION Attempts to Get Free Tickets A Chinese named Cham Woh was charged at the instance of Captain Dakers, Protector of Chinese, m the Ipoh Police Court, before Mr. G. S. Hellings, with attempting to cheat the F.M.S. Government by attempting dishonestly to induce the Protector440 words
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Article163 1932-08-02 7 Still Over 5,000,000 Declare Prelates London, Aug. 1. An estimate that there are between four and six million slaves m the world to-day ;s made m the course of a letter signed by Jie Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the leaders of the Free Churches on the163 words
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Article246 1932-08-02 7 Kaye Don's Wonder Boat London. After many disappointing trials Kaye Don twice broke the world's water speed record m the £40.000 wonder boat. Miss England m. Don who thus is the first man to travel on the water at over two miles a minute, described it as246 words
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Article66 1932-08-02 7 The State Lumber Trust is working on a plan to build a huge celluloid and paper plant In the city of Abakan, West Siberia. The capacity of the plant will be from 40,000 to 50,000 tons of writing and printing paper annually. The trust will use66 words
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Article277 1932-08-02 7 SCENE AT GENEVA Gen. Balbo's Alternative to No Satisfaction E scrap between delegates at the Interliamentary Union Conference threatens :o ime serious proportions. The protagonists were the Italian Depi.: Signor Sarda. and the French Sociah t Deputy, M. Renaudel. The latter, at the opening of277 words
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Article340 1932-08-02 7 Membership Affected by Slump Evidently the financial depression has hit the Association of British Malaya rather badly (writes the Free Press London correspondent It is stated m British Malaya: We hay» b. asked to invite Members of the Association to do everything m their power to obtain new340 words
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Article178 1932-08-02 7 Complete Withdrawal of Bluejackets Demanded Shanghai. The Chinese are now insisting thiat the Japanese naval authorities should withdraw the Japanese marines from the last two areas under their control. the Toyoda Cotton Mill (Japanese) and the Dung Dah Cotton Mill The Chinese declare that until this \utn--1 drawal178 words
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Article76 1932-08-02 7 A young (French airman-scientist, Rene Machanaud. jumped from an aeroplane nearly five miles high, "m the interests of science" He was equipped with a special parachut* and landed safely after being blown 12 miles Dy the wind. When he landed In a field, Machanaud looked76 words
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Article50 1932-08-02 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS. J MATHESON— On July 27th, 1932. at Batu Gajah Hospital. Perak. Federated Malay States. I to Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Matheson. of the F.M.S. Police, Ipoh, a daughter. SHELTON AGAR. At Bungsar Hospital on July 27th to Mr. and Mrs. G. Shelton Agar. a son. i50 words
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938 1932-08-02 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY. AUGUST 2nd. 1932. MUNICIPAL RETRENCHMENT REPORT One of the most curious features m connection with the report of the Municipal Estimates Committee was the objection which was raised by I several Commissioners at Friday's meeting to the publication of the report m the Press before it938 words
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Article343 1932-08-02 8 The Incorporated Society of Planters will hold its annual conference at Port Dickson from Aug. 19to 21. The Raja Muda of Selangor visited Penang yesterday to meet his sister. Tunku Permaisurl of Langkat. Sumatra. Mr. F. L. Rley. cf the Penang Police, will be gcing on t.ansfer to Teluk Anson343 words
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Article116 1932-08-02 8 BANGKOK COMMUNISTS Anti-Government Leaflets Distributed FREE PRESS SERVICE-COPYRIGHT 1 t>angKOK. Ail*. 1. Communist lcaflit. were distributed on Jaturday n ght from three motorcars One urges the people tc act against the piIIIIMM III and states that two pftlttM t*V9 been formed CO take ruch action and116 words
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Article338 1932-08-02 8 Growing Tendency To Dismiss it Rev. E. Stanley Jones, the well-known J 'vangellst and lectuier. opened his series ol talk! m Singapore with an address at th, Memorial Hall last night on "Is Christianity an opiate to the people?" The ifttbeTtnf «M large and representative of the338 words
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Article244 1932-08-02 8 Delightful Picture at Tho Capitol "This Reckless Age'" which open- d at the Capitol last night is a Paramount Mini ventOD of the stage play "The Goose Hanc^ High.' It is excellently handled and pctMOted with sincerity of direction All the characters, even tin lea>- important are244 words
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Article125 1932-08-02 8 A large number of young .classical Md Ball«i dancing enthusiasts attended the Capitol v.> terday morning for Miss Beth Beris audition The first prize was awarded to Miss Doreer Harrop for a dellghtfu dance 'Wood Mymph" of her own composition Miss Teresa Seth m the second prize125 words
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Article75 1932-08-02 8 22,000 on Strike m Hum ley London. Auf. 1. Over 22.000 cotton operators are now idl lat Burnley. There has been a complet stoppage of all mills m the t »n, lncludiiv. I some which have been opMlMag more loom t<> the weaver system. It is expected75 words
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Article239 1932-08-02 8 Japanese lit| e |y Beaten 1 i and °f U* b»nl j will be iyfd Mil pi. Smith *J? did MM maintain the «^1 failed 1: The Bl tnauh v fe J beuew kT| Nhrcr i Mn nan. It vent totnethtu,! md KMwman had »<»239 words
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Article19 1932-08-02 8 Hi,, Smufl Hrokn On,, ut the bis** IN broken Dm hid,: row »t»H T!.. *4 eIT-.: ?^^S19 words
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Advertisement235 1932-08-02 8 The Finest on the Market SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kxng.t m Shanghai, i 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5311 5371. m .^LtIAL TOIIM. T.I. APPOINTMENT KINC DISTINCTIVE, ACCEPTABLE X^(^^^^^^ GIFTS FOR THE HOME T&^pi^|p2^^ GENUINE CUT CRYSTALWARE TlPm^ FOR DOMEST IO FANCY235 words
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Advertisement7 1932-08-02 8 INSURANCE POLICIES ASSURANCE J^B IHoNGKONCi Bank CKAMggRsJ7 words
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306 1932-08-02 9 COMMISSIONER'S FINAL WARNING TO GOVERNMENT ORACOMC MEASURES" DEMANDED ti ilciiiate Result a Bitter Blow to NAZI GAINS NOW NUMBER 120 outbreaks of lawlessness have followed the declaration n-^ult »>t (lermany's most momentous election since J bf »ar which ended m stalemate. !hr Ntfli sWt l )l tv tne top of306 words
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Article238 1932-08-02 9 CALL ON RESERVES Half-Yearly Receipts Fall by Millions London, Aap. 1. A continued decrease m receipts accompanied by a corresponding effort, to reduce expenditure marks the working of British railway trunk lines, the results of two of which are available for the half-year ended June 30th. The238 words
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Article138 1932-08-02 9 Assassin's Plea m Court to Wife Paris. July 11. "I demand to be sentenced to death." was ne dramatic utterance made by GorsoulofT. hi- assassin of the late President tourner, at his trial, interrupting his counsel's fTort to persuade the jury to admit the plea f insanity.138 words
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Article54 1932-08-02 9 BtMbtrded With Potatoes Krrlin. July 31. n,- u-neral, -I -cured he Communists ■000. and Oenntuf .nt oases of it began. euoantod the Wpii m the Hitler Ml out to be •!n lh Hh car m Southim.larly high result came ZuppMH Jn k rv eiNM with KnU 343.54 words
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Article156 1932-08-02 9 sdofasfasifainee .mil .> i .vjuu.uvju iitru ut:ni muiiuu ai 11 p .111 hen the state of th*e parties tM! Nazis 189. JOCillHta 112. Communists 72. Centre 65. Ger-vm-Nationals 31. and others 36 The N.i7is already hold 79 more seats than I the old Reichstag, while the Socialists156 words
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Article161 1932-08-02 9 Alarming Experience of Kreuger Investigators Stockholm. Aug. 1. Two audit officers engaged In sift-ing the affairs of the Kreuger group had an alarming experience when they were accidentally locked m the giant safe at the great Swedish Match Palace the headquarters of the Kreuger concerns. The161 words
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Article99 1932-08-02 9 Asewi n air» Builder Dead London. Aug. 1. Sir William Wilcocks, who has died m Cairo, rained fame as the builder of the sreat Nile dam at Assuan m 1898. It was a mile and quarter long and had 180 steel sluice-gat^ s which open during the99 words
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Article68 1932-08-02 9 CJeneva, Aug. 1. China's decision to institute a postal boycott of the new state of Manchukuo has been officially communicated to the League by Dr. Yen. who is also notifying the International Postal Union. One effect of the change will b»- that mails from China for68 words
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Article43 1932-08-02 9 Nanking. Aug. 1. Marshal Chiang Kei-shek who arrived yesterday at Killing, a health resort m Kangsl, Is rt'portrd to be diligently studying international politics and political science. A number of prcfessors have been engaged to coach him l dailv.— SC.-T43 words
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Article87 1932-08-02 9 Out of Training With Swollen Leg: London, Aug. 1. April the Fifth, the Derby winner, has a swollen leg and has stopped training for the St. Leger. The horse has done little work for the past month and Is not expected to resume for a further fortnight.87 words
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Article73 1932-08-02 9 Daughter of FranzJoseph Munich. \ug. 1. The death is announced of Princess Gisela. the eldest daughter of the late Emperor FfanzJcseph of Austria, and the widow of the late Field-Marshal Prince Leopold of Bavaria. Her older, son, Piince George, married the Austrian Arch-Duchess Isabelle m 1912 but the73 words
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Article89 1932-08-02 9 Prices Not to be Raised —Yet Paris. Aug. 1. Reports that the International Oil Conference has decided to increase prices by 25 per cent. are. at least, premature, according to a reliable account of the Conference. The proceedings here centred on various fields for distribution with a view89 words
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Article55 1932-08-02 9 Submarine Sunk After Collision Stockholm, Vim. 1 ff crew of the submarine Baevern had a erful escape after colliding with the t Flygia. The submarine sank to a depth 0 feet, but the crew managed to detach iead keel, whereupon the vessel regained sufficient buoyancy to rise slowly55 words
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Article73 1932-08-02 9 Houses Collapse and River* Still Rising lions Konjj. Ail*. I. TTie flood at Canton is reported to be subsiding, but the rain-fall is still heavy m •>;. surrounding districts where more houses have The Peikiana. Tungkiang and the Sikia all tributaries of trie Pearl River, which meet at73 words
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Article150 1932-08-02 9 RUSSIANS AND JAPS IN SAME SECTOR CLASH IMMINENT? Dangerous Situation m North China Shanghai, Aug. 1. A semi-official message from Nanking states that the Soviet army at Manchuli, the western end of the Chinese Eastern Railway, is advancing southward along the track, the vanguards having passed Hingon150 words
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Article233 1932-08-02 9 Hundreds of Miles Under Water Shanghai. Aug. 1. Hundreds of miles of low-lying areas In North Manchuria have been submerged by the overlow, due to incessant rain, of the Amur and Sungari. All crops have been ruined. While there Is a general stoppage of troop movements233 words
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Article171 1932-08-02 9 Martial Law Declared ShanfAai. Aujj. 1. Serious developments as the result of widespread activities of the Communists and the pidkets of the anti -Japanese Association of Shanghai during the last few days have led to the declaration of martial law throughout Shanghai. All forms of parade and171 words
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Advertisement145 1932-08-02 9 YARDLEY MM I AY F M n F R *^w^ i» f^, mm I^l WmW \m\ fl By Appointment t^ H IC The Queen The Lovable Fragrance So long cherished by all dainty womanhood th it it hn<; n ni" a very pirt i t C^^^BL modern social life. i145 words
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Advertisement1018 1932-08-02 10 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd, Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.', THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. THE CHINA NAVIGATION Co.,1,018 words
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Advertisement559 1932-08-02 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Due Spore. Sails S pore. Steamer 6.5. CITY OP PERTH For Havre, London, Rotterdam and -Hamburg In Port Aug. 1 B.s. CITY OF FLORENCE For Marseilles, Havre,559 words
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Advertisement443 1932-08-02 10 British India and Apcar if (Incorporated m Eng xndf 1 1 MAIL, PASSENGER AND taiTl SERVICE. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL s M UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MX.IKSTrs 1"' LONDON AND FAR EAST MUI SFR O^ OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FDR fHINuI Due I Tonnage. Singapore. MALWA 11,000 Aug. 5 RANCHI I NOVARA443 words
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Advertisement643 1932-08-02 11 LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND AfIXS %lw>t nM»i i-mskoi t.tl. Auk 11 12 8 SUWA MARU T. 10.700 Oct. 6 7 Aug 25 26 8 FUSHIMI MARU T. 11.000 Oct. 20 21 6 7 HAKOZAKI MARU T. 10.500 Nov. 30 31 21 22 TERUKUNI MARU T 12.000 Dec. 14 15 Ma643 words
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Advertisement427 1932-08-02 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dlnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE J^f A Jk^^v Tk^^mvvS^m iB9 I s~ EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIAYOSEMITE PARK j HOLLYWOOD-GRAND CANYON WEEKLY SAILING FROM HONG KONG A.NUOK MANILA NEW LOW THROUGH FARES ORIENT TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA WILL BE QUOTED UPON APPLICATION. EUROPE vm SUEZ SAILINGS EVERY427 words
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Advertisement818 1932-08-02 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ MAPlA— Tuesday, July 2. Paneh, Tanjong-Leidong, Tanjong-Mengeida- and Asahan ltEASL— Wednesday, Aug. 3. Cheribon, Semarang. Sourabaya. Benoa. Kota-Baroe, BalikPapan. Samarinda. Sangkoelirang, Tandjoeng-Redeb and Teloek-Bajoer. MAJANG— Wednesday, Aug. 3, Prigi-Radja, Sapat. Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas PengalianEstate and R:ngat. TllEDENS— Wednesday, Aug. 3, Muntok and Palembang. TOBELO Wednesday,818 words
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Article622 1932-08-02 12 The Election of Mr. R. Stanley Dollar Following the return to New York from a meeting m San Francisco with representatives cf the Dollar and Dawson shipping interests, of Kermit Roosevelt and John M. Franklin, vice-presidents of the International Mercantile Marine" and the United States Lines622 words
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Article83 1932-08-02 12 A Passenger Ship for Burns, Philp and Company It is probable that an order will be placed within the next month or so for a passenger and cargo ship of about 4,500 tons by Burns, I i Philp and Co.. for frheir Australian service. The [machinery will probably83 words
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Article138 1932-08-02 12 From May Ist to June Ist there was a reduction of 224,370 tons deadweight m the laid -up j shipping m Norway, the figure on June Ist j being 1,305,074 tons deadweight capacity, rej presented by 292 ships. The reduction is satisfactory, although it is partly138 words
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Article46 1932-08-02 12 The following passengers left London on th<* Suwa Maru which sailed on July 15th for Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. Dao and two infants Mrs. E. Green, Miss V. Green, Mr. R. La U ff Mr. W. S. Patterson, Mr. O. Sangruchl, Mr S Sonsuvrana46 words
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Article57 1932-08-02 12 Per 6.5. President Harrison: Mr. Reginald Armour, Mrs. Reginald Armour, Mrs Sabina Armstrong, Mr. Eugene Bourdevat, Mr R Russell Engdahl, Mr. Un Tien Lim, Mr. John H McEachern, Mr. Chas. Unbehaum. Mr Oeo H Crane-WiUiams, Mrs. Oeo. H. Crane-WUliams The X.P.M. &m. Reael arrived m port yesterday from57 words
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Article19 1932-08-02 12 The s*. M»ntu* ha. left Hong Ron* and is expected to arrive at this port at 10 a.m on19 words
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Advertisement633 1932-08-02 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia) i FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the 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. Cabins633 words
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Advertisement311 1932-08-02 12 Kerr Steamship CoA (Incorporated m Us a *l|( NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to H(»>( on n Philadelphia and Baltimore v i a c W M.S. SILVERWILLOW In Port D*^ M.B. SILVERYEW Aug. 16 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Sept. 6 For rates and particulars please apply to:— GUTHRIE co SILVER JAVA311 words
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Advertisement88 1932-08-02 12 I. s. lUi ISHIHXKA 1 XX.MXX FREIGHT. ntm IKKs r.. ERll h>»< mo ii rAWftta im bo jtrj MILAN ci no NAOOYA MARU te.. BOSTON MAKTJ For rates a d ether putkin to ISHIHAKA SANGYOi LIMITED ■IncorporaAGEVTB, FNION IU If KIN,; <nc| W No MU. Remcmscrt^i: rjrebMaJ keeps &wiy c88 words
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Miscellaneous625 1932-08-02 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 pm. Kuantan (via Jerantut) except Sunday 7.30 a.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 pm Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30 ajn. Kelantan (.via Gemas) Sunday625 words
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Article2307 1932-08-02 13 DREDGING OF PORTS Individuality of the Jobs There is one matter m which no port or waterway can afford to be negligent, no matter how bad times may be, and that is dredging. Once a port or river has silted bady it is an enormous job2,307 words
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Advertisement455 1932-08-02 13 fgNGAPORE FREE PRESS mail) and Weekly Editions) ■38 KOIUNSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. c-bfe Mdress: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. morning daily m Malaya. the Chota Kazri each news, latest telegrams "•-j y iU incemente. London rubber tin appear daily. Special ludc pictures, serial story, EJ, chess notes, ladies' page ]a t»- unions, flying, sporting,455 words
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Advertisement377 1932-08-02 13 TO' EVERYWHERE IN CANADA V,, JJ AND MOST OF THE U.S.A. Vi T tu New Scenic Routo of the Canadian Nattonal Railway*. _\^J bee tho bes t of the marvellous Canadian Rockies stay at .las per S^flST f>ark Lodge m the heart of wondrous mountain beauly. or //^■|R navel straight377 words
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Article269 1932-08-02 14 Women Disappointed In Their M.P.'s Women's organisations throughout the country are complaining of the lack of initiative displayed by women members of the House of Commons, writes the Daily Express Lobby correspondent. It is being urged that they have put up no distinctive fight en behaif of269 words
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Article251 1932-08-02 14 Delinquents Will be Treated by Specialists Step the supply of criminals. This is the way to arrest the alarming increase m crime Punishment neither cures the criminal nor ledures crime. Anti-sccial conduct requires the same skilled diagnosis and scientific treatment as are now applied to bodily disease.251 words
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Article253 1932-08-02 14 When the Artists' Models Struck Work London. George Moore, the veteran novelist, is at work on a new book m his Chelsea home. As is his usual rule, he declares that this will be his last work; but all his friends and admirers hope otherwise. The new novel253 words
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Article131 1932-08-02 14 Vienna Case Arouses Great Interest Vienna. Baron Otto Guttmann. found guilty of cardsharping m a case which caused an upheaval m Vienna society, collapsed m court when he was sentenced to a year's rigorous imprisonment with a day of fasting every month. Two servants found guilty of complicity131 words
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Article348 1932-08-02 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about Ml p.m. gramophone records and telephony j tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, j Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, '21348 words
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Article225 1932-08-02 14 Though it is a Friday Tale You've hoard of Good Friday of course: you've heard of Black Friday maybe: but hav«> you ever heard of Truthful Friday.' asks a Daily Herald correspondent. Duffield has and it thinks it rather fanny. You see, the vicar of225 words
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Article97 1932-08-02 14 Alleged Attempt on Army Officer's Life Lahore. Private Martin, of the East Surrey Regiment I who was committed to the Sessions under sec[tion 307, 1.P.C., by Mr. F. Meethan. Cantonment Magistrate, for the alleged attempt to murder Captain Lambert of the British Military Hospital m the small97 words
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Article137 1932-08-02 14 Towkay Wong Tip. a Hailam miner living at Kampar. was kidnapped early on Thursday morning. It is stated that Towkay Wong Tip left Kampar about 7 o'clock, to visit Biah Mine, some miles out on the Degong Road, going towards Teluk Anson. As his car was passing a lonely spot,137 words
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Advertisement365 1932-08-02 14 X ,^*r."^SL^! JTr^l Iff W i k r it.*.M^> |p^ *Jkl I M f Halls 1_ V^X »JSJBJB|BJSJBBBBB^BMBR^^^^^S^^Mis»«^S :r^^!!r^BBBBBBiBi^M THIS IS THE TONIC TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH To keep well you must keep Strong. In Hall's Wine yoe have a wonderfully strengthening tonic that will greatly increase your resistance to365 words
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Advertisement539 1932-08-02 14 BANKS AND ISSIInS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600.000 -hares ot £5 each £3.000,00'J 1 Reserve Pund £3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, filshopsgate, London, EC 2 Agencies and Branches Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amrltsar539 words
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Advertisement129 1932-08-02 14 WE Yogjjjgl Reserve Fund I f V:<entY> Slnrap..,, Branch -^,'S I Ale) amb rtow^ 1 application busli For Tel N "CKEDiTIi DIXTR[.\iE.(« societe m \\Y 10 OFFICE d BRANCHES SHAJ HANKOW rtKIKG H« BUI BRICKS Un) TU«| IN SHAKU MORTGAC-. Mortgages oo uu for Butt OmCI: MEYFR J M fW129 words
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Miscellaneous66 1932-08-02 14 KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 a.m. PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 715 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article3635 1932-08-02 15 Ltion benefits yaUwwim oi the str yV Achievements ot Z«Lc (chairman Ol .u-lve Tttid that it had of mt-nt of the SJ to to»h»rhth,- world's affairs "vt x yi-ar of unrelieu'd nus- product of basic commodities. aether beyond tpam of 1930 pale into msignincn which dffcnce■J j ab3,635 words
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Article443 1932-08-02 15 Singapore, July 29. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyle Terrace Market. *t the other markets there may be small variations. MEAT Beef steak (Round) Kati 35 BeeX stew or curry do 28 Pork, lean do 48 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) do 40443 words
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Article160 1932-08-02 15 PLAN PROGRESSING Move to Strengthen the Market A well-informed Dutch tin expert, who granted me an exclusive interview yesterday, states that the rumours regarding the formation of another tin pool, of which mention has been made m The Financial Times, are well founded, (wrote the160 words
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Article599 1932-08-02 15 Co-Operation With The Existing Body The new pool is not at all a speculative enterprise and does not aim at an abnormal forcing up of the tin price, but only at steadying the market and of gradually improving conditions during the forthcoming period of drastic restriction. That it599 words
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Article80 1932-08-02 15 American industry s Move A committee of five leaders of the rubber Industry m America has been organised to coordinate m efforts to solve the Industry's problems. The President is Mr. George Bishop. The Continental Shares Investment Trust having substantial stock interests m most of the big companies,80 words
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Article83 1932-08-02 15 After debiting £936 for exchange depreciation and £327 balance cost of labour recruitment written off, loss lor year to March 31, 1932. was £3,988 (against £2,586). Deducting amount (brought forward £584. and transfer from tax 'reserve £500, there is debit balance to carry forward of £2,904. Crops83 words
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Advertisement77 1932-08-02 15 Ed «;i 2.000.000 Assurance m force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strait* Settlements) r f r Gr eat Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C. nnv has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with77 words
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Article1064 1932-08-02 16 BETSY'S RECORD PUNAI UNLUCKY AS AN AMPHIBIAN TANAH MERAH STAKES It must be eleven years since the first annual und-the-island sailing race took place, when the old "A" Class boats with somewhat excessive spread of canvas one year six boats capsized and packed crews journeyed forth1,064 words
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Article132 1932-08-02 16 TEST TEAM REJECT Thirteen Wickets for 58 Runs Tate who has not been picked for the England team to go to Australia gave the selectors something to ponder over m the Sussex match with •Middlesex. Sussex innings victory was principally due to his bowling. He took thirteen132 words
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Article833 1932-08-02 16 All the amateur boxing contests at the New World Arena lan night were very keenly tOOght, and there was as much excitement as at professional bouts. The most interesting fight was th3t between n. Angus and C. Nicholas, both within the eight stone- limit The first three833 words
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Article481 1932-08-02 16 KUALA LUMPUR CRICKET Perkins Carries His Bat [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 1. By an innings and five runs the F.M.S. beat Colony to-day, the tenth wicket m the Colony's second innings falling ten minutes before noon. When stumps were drawn last night481 words
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Article263 1932-08-02 16 Enthusiastic Scenes Close AnsJo-Freneh Contest Paris. July 31. Vines beat Cochet. 4 6. o—6. 7 5' B—6. 6 2 i" the last match of the Davis Cup challenge round. Prance thus winning by 3 matches to 2. Vines was made to look a second-class player m the263 words
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Article29 1932-08-02 16 Chinese Fails to Qualify m the Sprint Los Angeles, Aug. 1. In the 100 metres heats Liv m the second heat was fifth and did not qualify.-Reuter.29 words
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Article17 1932-08-02 16 Winners of the mixed flag competition The Caotain's prize was won by Mr. Heigh.17 words
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Article582 1932-08-02 16 EXCITING FINISHES Three Races Decided by a Neck [From Our Own Correspondent} IVnarvK. Aug. 1. There was a large attendance at the Penang races yesterday. The weather was dull but the sport was lively. In three of the races the leaders were only separated by a582 words
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Article109 1932-08-02 16 Records Broken at Los Angeles Los Angelea, Aug.l. Several finab m the Olympic Games were decided to-day. In the 10,000 metres Kusokin- ski (Poland) won m 30 minutes 11 4-10 th I seconds, beating Nurmi's Olympic record. In the shot put Sexton (United States) won with 52 feet109 words
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Article202 1932-08-02 16 Singapore Golf Club Honorary Lady Members (now called Associates) will have seen that as from September Ist. next, it will be competent for them to form a Committee of their own to manage and control their own affairs, including competitions and handicaps. The relevant section of the202 words
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Advertisement128 1932-08-02 16 The tuneful music O f "GOOD-NIGHT VIENh the most successful «i ;i Hritj Talkies now being screens) lt th Pavilion Theatre is best recorded o "HIS MASTER'S Void RECORDS n ah«^ GOOD-NIGHT, VIENNA B 4083 LIVING IN CLOVER GOOD-NIGHT, VIENNA B 6172 LIVING IN CLOVER M A^n GOOD-NIGHT, VIENNA B128 words
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