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Title Section17 1932-08-24 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. ft* 33 ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1932. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article354 1932-08-24 1 Considerable changes m British Post Office administration are recommended m the report of the committee which has been enquiring into reforms Page 11. Public Prosecutor will demand the death penalty on Sanjurjo the leader of the recent Spanish revolt Page 11. Parents intervened to step the marriage354 words
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Article1031 1932-08-24 1 I think when folk ha^c been suffering lor a while from some constantly recurring illness, such as malaria fe,ver. tfcal the imagination Ls inclined to take control ard queer fancier, play havee with one's sober MMM, I have often wondered since how much of our I experiences1,031 words
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Advertisement189 1932-08-24 1 kum o*9o*!! >:ILK UMKH^M TO PURE, ATA! leading RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. r k THIS EVENING TEA DANTE- 630 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. INFORMAL DINNER DANCE 9.30— M1D-NIGHT. 7JiiT^S<' lAL SPECIAL DAILY TO-MORROW DISH DOLLAR LUNCH SPFr!AI niVTVFR A LA SIMPSON SPECIAL189 words
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Advertisement178 1932-08-24 1 more than $3.10 per quart 6o^f/^ /"or f/owr brandy. ■t l ''or TOLLEY'S Empire Brandy and pet BEST. Only $3.10 per Quart Bottlt, fitjf including Duty jmwf MeALISTER CO., LTD. s^fwll Sole Agents for F.M.S. S.S. .dC^vmH TOLLEYS m$ BRANDV# PRltf If RIGHT MSSw QUALITY !J RIGHT %M6m The Europe178 words
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Advertisement98 1932-08-24 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Tea, m a tin Page 13. Municipal Tenders Page 2. Famous trials of Lord Carson Page 1. Indian Rugs and Chinece Carpets Page 4. College training m your spare time Page 13. For those who suffer while travelling Page 2. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE THE LIFE OF LORD CARSON98 words
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Advertisement21 1932-08-24 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED BULK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article613 1932-08-24 2 Yesterday's Ties Postponed to Monday No play was possible m the S.C.C. lawn tennis tcurnament yesterday and ties arranged will be played next Monday. Ties for to-day and to-morrow are as follow: WEDNESDAY'S TIES C Class Singles Handicap E Loidman owe 4 vs. J. Smailes plus 4.613 words
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Article107 1932-08-24 2 The death took place m Ku?h Lipi~, nnpllai en Monday of Mr. D. C. K. Davidson. •n1 n le funeral v.as held at 9.30 am on Tuesday. Th? burial service was read by the District. Officer. Captain Nort^-Hunt. and prack' y f* whole <* the male population of Many OSIJS*107 words
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Article837 1932-08-24 2 HAIR POMADE Chinese Who Stocked Shanghai Product Muller and Phipps (Malaya) Ltd. who among ether things *re importers of "Stacomb" hair pemade. a product of Standard Laboratories Incorporated cf New York, were the complainants m a case m the District Court yesterdiy. when Chin Yew837 words
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Article126 1932-08-24 2 Mrnday. Aug. 15. His Excellency and H.H. The Sultan of Johore accompanied by the General Adviser. Hon. Mr. R. O. Winstedt and The Tungku Mahkota visited Mawai and Kota Tinggi and return?d by launch to Johore Bahru. His Excellency was guest at a dinner given by Hon. Mr.126 words
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Article41 1932-08-24 2 fo^ a UnlCiPaUty haVe acc «Pted a tender for $b. 856.50. from an 'experienced and reliable" contractor, now carrying out drain work on the same rosd. for the construction or a reinf -c-d concrete carriage way at Ticng Bahru SSi received41 words
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Advertisement506 1932-08-24 2 TRAVEL IN COMFORT BY USING KELSEY'S PLASTER for Sea, Train, M~tor and Air Sickness. A new and most efficacious remedy. Contains no narcotics nor harmful drugs and causes no bad after effects. SOLE AGENTS MEDICAL HALL, LTD. Wholesale and Retail Chemists. Opp. General Post Office. Tel. 6117 Tel. Address "Obat.506 words
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Advertisement643 1932-08-24 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders arc now invited for the following materials or se -vices and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Filling at Kolam Ayei Lane off Serangoon Road. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.. August643 words
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Advertisement700 1932-08-24 2 PILES Mj C-JRER A Treat mMnt Thai M,, T If you a: Hi ted* Foutogiv, PILE PLASM felt with th. i 2 you will be qu.-Kiv eonv «"t. you h.u, f.; !ld Rectal T-. M writes S "W al. thu say ho* ,r.-.- effecting a complete m 25 your tppatm-i700 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous224 1932-08-24 2 INK WKEK Wednesday, 21th High Water 02.55. 7.6 ft., 14.44, 8.5 ft. Rotary Cub tiffin. Adelphi Hotel 1 p.m. Police Band. Botanic Gardens, 5.15 p.m. Football: SA.F.A. Cup: Second Round. R^A.F. vs. Pulau Brani. Stadium. Hockey: Raffles Institution vs. Mr. Staunton's XI. R.I. ground. Sngapoi Inter-Schools Games Sports. Jalan Besar224 words
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201 1932-08-24 3 ear who Washed Floor of His Church MMiING WITH THE K>»-.iu told, m the King's I now he swept and <>i his church and I m the church-yard no help. !:ed. he said, there the organ so he himself with his "■vas.now as dirty as WF- ■> added, because birds201 words
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Article23 1932-08-24 3 Itcttam from protest- <i «ut at the No. 3 has LH "rnau, and N U C "OeUlllm and ■<t,-d com O f I23 words
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Article361 1932-08-24 3 EX-WIFE BEST FRIEND "Divorce-for-Love" Star on His Experiment Divorced icr love Mr. Hany Bannister, the American film actor, who went through the strangest of all matrimonial experiments a few months ago, talked about it m London (writes an Evening Standard 1 representative) His wife was Miss Ann361 words
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Article124 1932-08-24 3 Woman Astonishes Archaeologists Who built Stonehenge and how old is it? A woman, Mrs. Cunnington, of Devizes, astonished the members of the Archaeologists' Ccngress m London by supplying answers, based en her own researches, to the two questions which had puzzled them for many years. She said124 words
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Article446 1932-08-24 3 LAST WHISPER "I Did It Myself, I was Unhappy" Cardiff. "I did it myself. I was unhappy. Please forgive me." These words were whispered by Pauline Brailli just before she died m her mother's arms. The girl, aged twenty-three, of Colum-road, Cardiff, daughter of a former446 words
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Article186 1932-08-24 3 Brisk Exchange on "Deatli and Judgment" The new Methodist Hymn-bock was the .-übject of a brisk exchange of cpinkn at a representative and pastoial session of the Con ference held at the Albert H'l! recently. The Rev. J. B. Kirtlan objected that m the list of provisionally selected186 words
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Article160 1932-08-24 3 Suffered From Rare Bone Disease A woman who had been six feet tall had 'shrunk to under five feet m height, it was 'stated at a Paddingtx>n, W., inquest. She was May Kate Ginelly, aged 50, former]? a nurse. whose last address was Chatsworth Terrace. Poppleton-road.160 words
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Article90 1932-08-24 3 Paralysed Woman Flies From Croydon To Sheffield A paralysed woman, accompanied by her 1 doctor and a nurse, went home by air from > Croydon to Sheffield recently. An air taxi had c been converted by Imperial Airways into an aerial ambulance. t The patient, Mrs. Cochrane,90 words
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Article832 1932-08-24 3 TARIFF SQUEEZE Armed Guards on Northern Border [From Our Own Correspondent] Dublin, July 28. The issue between Great Britain and t«he Press State has been joined, and since yesterday the hostile tariffs have been m operation. The decision to import German coal instead of English832 words
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Article150 1932-08-24 3 An inquest was held at Seremban on Saturday on a Chinese prisoner named Wong Her.g. On July 16th, the man was arrested on a charge of theft consequent on a report having been made against him by a Tamil. He was detained m the police station lock-up and on the150 words
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Article144 1932-08-24 3 First Wife Traced by Second After 30 Years A curious marriage tangle was described bofore Mr. Bernard Campion, K.C., at Tower Bridge, London. A woman told him that her husband, to whom she was married thirty year.; ago, had deserted her. She had since heard that he144 words
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Article199 1932-08-24 3 I A Chinese youth w is fined $5. by Mr. A. C. Boyd, Third Magistrate, yesterday fat bum ng joss and making a bonfire m New Bridge Rcaa. Inspector Sheedy stated that the bonflii: was not only a nuisance but affected the tar of th 2 road surface. An unsuccessful199 words
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Article106 1932-08-24 3 A Hoard of Silver Coins Moscow. Excavations made ir. Moscow by workers engaged on the reconstruction of municipal buildings have accidentally revealed a hoard deposited by mediaeval Muscovite merchants. The site of a former market was being excavated, and a sealed clay box WM found containing 1.400106 words
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Article204 1932-08-24 3 At a preliminary enquiry held by Che Hamzah m the Seremban Police Court into a char»e of voluntarily causing grievous hurt preferred against a Tamil of Pajam named Achlpan It was described hcv; he used a tapping knife on one Soekalingam. The injured man had two incised wounds on the204 words
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Advertisement8 1932-08-24 3 SINGAPORE I COLD STORAGE I CO., LTD. I8 words
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Advertisement440 1932-08-24 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PSKAKG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected. Probate or Letters of Administration applied for440 words
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Article7152 1932-08-24 4 MR. THEODORE HUBBACK'S REPORT HUGE NATIONAL PARK SUGGESTED SINGAPORE BIRD SHOPS CONTROL The creation of a National Park extending over 1896 acres, which will contain much to attract visitors and holiday-makers besides serving as a reserve for the larger fauna is one of the main suggestions7,152 words
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Advertisement215 1932-08-24 4 "CAMELS" are Cigarettes delightfully different from the ordinary Virginia. A scientific blending of the finest _-m "^r Turkish with mild, sun-ripened domestic tobaccos, "CAMELS" are Cigarettes with a flavour, v^ fragrance and individuality all *-t \t^" T om wLM o^ their own, which might be C* JS^JSPJ*?/** regarded as '1215 words
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Article125 1932-08-24 5 J B --vel -Good l>a r! the author. C; i'ncetohave film treatment than It did to staging for ttie theatre. Mr. Michael Balcon, of Gainsborough Pictures, Ltd., said that Mr. Priestley had ignored several "extravagant" offers made by United States companies. Asked whether places Mr. Priestley had m125 words
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Article69 1932-08-24 5 Let Me Explain, Dear is the title of the next starring film selected by 8.1.P. for Gene Gerrard. A comedy on the lines of the supremely successful My Wife's Family which it is confidently expected to surpass m laughter values, the picture will be directed by Gene69 words
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Article139 1932-08-24 5 Two Monopolies prosecutions were dealt with In the Penang Police Court by Mr. E. Jago and m both cases the accused pleaded guilty. A Chinese woman named Ooi Nee Kow pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing dutiable liquor and fermenting same at her house m Tanjong Tokong Road. She139 words
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Advertisement290 1932-08-24 5 SEEN THROUGH MlCßbs'cQPfc^ 1 I \vj]l take Sanatogen till my nerves are better" TH IOI fSA NDSoI people as sceptical as you^ A hivedwcovened that their decision: "I will give Sanfltocrn afa it tiiat/' has changed their whole life. rly they ielt worn and tired, they now enjoy md .»bundant290 words
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Article, Illustration1261 1932-08-24 6 Calling the Enemy Suit Improve Your Bridge By HORATIUS ONE of the most valuable of hrfsnottel biQijt at Contract, is that of overcalling the enemy suit. It can be called as a forcing bid ever one m suit by the opponents with rb.solute, safety, provided it is well und?r3tood by1,261 words
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Article1074 1932-08-24 6 CARDS 1 (By ELY CULBERTSON) GETTING rid of blocking cards is frequently a troublesome question both for Declarer and for adversaries. With the Declarer thi problem occurs when he has cards of equal rank m both hands, but is short of entries m one hand or1,074 words
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Article25 1932-08-24 6 V> general return to prosperity is at all possible so long as the rest cf the world remain impoverished ps It b to-day.—Lcrd Green way25 words
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Article631 1932-08-24 6 Mollie Merrick - The Men Who Write the Song Hits Mollie Merrick By mouths of characters. In a hit number, the song rarely has anything to do with the picture at all." Rodgers and Hart fallowed this policy too when writing for the New York musical comedies. They have written the songs for631 words
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Article432 1932-08-24 6 Paris. The French are great garden lovers but tneir love is well ordered and their gardens are formal and precise. Their paths and avenue ire laid out with mathematical care; their awns are sacred and they keep very much t° he perfect gravel walks. The farden is432 words
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Article131 1932-08-24 6 It All Depends on the Individual Some people can't stand the noire of a crying baby; others go mad at the sound of traffic; rustling paper will drive many people from a room Jt all depends. According to the report issued recently by the Industrial Health131 words
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Article75 1932-08-24 6 Depreciation or appreciation of securities has never been regarded by us as having anything to do with profit or loss— Earl of Midleton Chairman. Globe Telegraph and Tru.t) Governments should realise that economy i> now the order of the day. not taxation.— Sir Jorm Grice (Chairman. National Bark of Australasia).75 words
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Article672 1932-08-24 6 George Ceeil - George Ceeil Placing Bouquets at Her I Feet I (Ry years ago. Paris encourae. d women dental mechanics. These ladies, anxious to mount the ladder which leads t fame. studied, passed the qualifying *»xami:.ation purchased the necessary •impedimenta an 1 launched out as fully-fledged dentists. Thr.i672 words
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Article1107 1932-08-24 7 ORNAMENTS REMOVED Sequel to Court Case There was a remarkable sequel to the dispute St. Hilary Church. Marazion, Cornwall. Members of the Protestant Truth Society, led by Mr. J. A. Kensit. arrived at the church m mctor-cars and coaches, and. with the aid of various tools,1,107 words
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Article402 1932-08-24 7 SEXUAL MAL-ADJUSTMENT Mr. Justice McCardie on Divorce "Why not recognise the obvious truth half these divorces are due to sexual mal-adjust-ment." So said Mr. Justice McCardie at Birmingham Assizes. He was hearing petitions fcr divorce, and he made several striking comments on the state402 words
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Article126 1932-08-24 7 Austria Objects to Stringent Terms Vienna, Aujr. 17. The danger of the resignation of Dr. Dcllfu?s. the Chancellor, ni averted at least fcthe present when the N;tional Council adcptt.i by 81 votes to 80 the Lausanne protocol providir. for a League of Nations loan. Owing tc theReuter - 126 words
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Article137 1932-08-24 7 Bank of England Heat Concession L.ndoi Aug. 19. To-day wa- the hottest day fcr 21 years. It was 95 m the shade m Central Lcndon. which rquals the record on Septembr 9th.. 1911. while at Greenwich the temperature registered 93. one degree below th? record on SeptemberReuter - 137 words
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Article150 1932-08-24 7 Chinese Husband Bound Over Fear that he would carry out a threat to kill her and her father w^s alleged by a Chines woman. Tan Joo Nao. m the District Court yesterday to have been the reason why s^o brought a charge of criminal intimidation against her150 words
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Article35 1932-08-24 7 within their rights. I was afraid, however, there would be trouble m the parish." The nativity play Bethlehem has been broad- cast by the 8.8.C. for five years from the i church of St. Hilary.35 words
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Article247 1932-08-24 7 Vicar Charges Dancing Mothers South Elmsall (Yorks). The extraordinary allegation that mothers in' West Riding mining areas dope their babies with diluted laudanum while they go dancing and tc cinemas is made ty the vicar of South Elm:: 3 11. the Rev. H. Milner. The parents. Mr.247 words
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Article134 1932-08-24 7 A life-size crucifix was erected recently at Peasdcwn. near Bath, outside a Roman Catho-J lie Church on the main road, and a remarkable letter of protest against it was recently; read before the Bath Council. The letter was from a resident whose house faces the crucifix,134 words
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Article58 1932-08-24 7 Mr. W. R. Wallace has been appointed to officiate as Government Veterinary Surgeon, Penang. As compared with twenty five years ago much less water is consumed m Penang to-day. In 1905 the consumption was 10,461,971 gallons a day but last year it was 8,116,410 gallons. Prom 1914 to 1925 the58 words
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Article61 1932-08-24 7 July's Favourable Balance Washington, Aug. 20. The favourable trade balance for July was the largest up to now recorded this year according to the figures issued here to-day by the Department of Commerce, which show that exports exceeded imports by $28,000,000. This compares with $6. 000.000. the favourable61 words
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Article56 1932-08-24 7 IT.S.l T .S. Reconst hi -lion Corporations Help Washii gt3n. Aujf. 20. The Finance Reconstruction Corporation* lent $1.219.00?. 00? to 4.947 hUtttotfCOt, including 4.190 bJnks and trust companies, from February Ist U July 31~t this rear, a^corrlin? to a statement issued by Mr. Mills. Secretary toReuter - 56 words
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Article90 1932-08-24 7 A auspicious bulge round the waist of a Shanghai Chinese attracted the attention of a Harbour Board pcliceman as the man came down the gangway cf the French vessel, Athos 11. He searched him ana found a shirt ar»:J n pair of pants hidden m the folds90 words
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Article205 1932-08-24 7 Friday was ladies* night at the Seremban Rotary Club dinner meeting he?d at the Station Restaurant. The occasion was also taken to bid farewell to a former Resident. Mr. Leslie Forbes, M.C.S.. and Mrs. Forbes, and al c o to congratulate Mr. Arthur Edmonds on the receipt of the Certificate205 words
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Article31 1932-08-24 7 Nanyang Siang Pao - Nanyang Siang Pao Demand to Resume Relations Shanghai. Aug. 22. North China leaders kivc decided to urge the Government to resume commercial and dipplomuic relations with Soviet Russia.31 words
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Article206 1932-08-24 7 Tapestries m Vatican Garden Vatican City Statr. Alter tying forgotten for over forty years, two valuable tapestries, believed to have been orck-red by King Philip the Good from Pasquier Grenier. of Tournai. m 1450. have been I "discovered" relied up m the Casino of Plus IV..206 words
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Article179 1932-08-24 7 John Masefield Encourages Younger Generation London. John Masefield. the Poet Laureate, is organising a Pcetry Festival to give young British poets "some much-needed encouragement." It is to be held m Mr Masefield's theatre at his house on Boar's Hill, near Oxford, In October, and the appeal issued byN.A.N.A - 179 words
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Advertisement122 1932-08-24 7 LfiE TO B ftM worn* v\ ~^B In IIUJ HADE IN england I i l. WMB IF 1 1J| C\ r.v. '-^^^j| *jj— iiij FOR THE (HOP M IN ENGLAND. 1 MESSAGE ik 1 Sufferer of Ikin ■OUBLES H J the Skin Sufferer who agoni/mg pains of skin I i?122 words
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Advertisement140 1932-08-24 7 /5^ cV FOR SsW N^ 4^ OVER T WO YEARS jfi^ HAS CON TAINED ADDED f\ tf^^ 458^ AT SUNSHINE VITAMIN D. >^ /%r \k s «T othe r Baby Food can Mm make this claim. Do you Mm know what the addition of KM Vitamin D means to your140 words
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Article242 1932-08-24 8 Smugglers Attack German Guards at Morestnet Aachen i \i\ la-C hapelle) Smuggling across the Western frontier of Germany from Belgium and Holland, which has recently alarmingly increased m spite of the reinforcements of the customs patrols, resulted m a dramatic battle between smugglers and the frontier police. Near242 words
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91 1932-08-24 8 Wh3 t Dacie was batting for Gloucestershiie «g3OISt Warwickshire at Gloucester, he hit a cix :nd the ball fell on to the leg of an elderly spectator, Mr. William Williams, of Welling:n Street. Gloucester. It was seen that Mr Williams was hurt, but91 words
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Article27 1932-08-24 8 Mr. C. T. Hansen. Danish Vice-Ccnsu! i:i Penang and Manager of the East Asiatic Co.'s Penang branch, is at present an inmate of the Singapore General Hospital.27 words
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Article145 1932-08-24 8 The sequel to a theft of jewellery worth about $1,500. consisting of two pairs of bangles and a pair of earrings set with brilliants belonging to Tunku Dakiah. daughter of H.H. the Sultan of Ked2h. took place m the Second Division of the Alor Star High Court on Tuesday, when145 words
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Article2073 1932-08-24 8 PREPARING COUNTER MEASURES Determined to Recognise Manchukuo END TO CHINESE INFLUENCE All manner of speculation continues to be indulged m by the Japanese press, inspired and otherwise, as regards the nature of the possible solution that the League of Nations Ccmmission will recommend m the2,073 words
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Article177 1932-08-24 8 'Bus Versus Tube In Paris PaiS. Parisians are threatened wit': UDOVsn la< crease m tram and "bus fares. For ma::; the public street tran port tfcM btCD I at a loss and the deficit lev the current > I I estimated at 80.C00.000 francs (£640 030 at177 words
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Article264 1932-08-24 8 Mr. H P. Biy on. MCS. ha- bMB a'; Second Lieutenant m tht- Ncgrl BembUaa M V I Pots and ornaments datnv.; back to 3109 B.C and stated to be the oldest example ofl pt hirtoric art h:ve been brought n l.uht harcharolcgic il mission i::ider French dr which is264 words
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Advertisement86 1932-08-24 8 L. wW^ i] II Distributors HENRY WAUGH Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. PENANG, IPOH, KUALA LUMPUR. H 7 i7> I Ski A Good Buy Crompton Lampp. are a "good huy/' To (he user they give service of the best. Prices are not fantastic, but you will be surprised that a first grade86 words
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Advertisement79 1932-08-24 8 l\ SOM 1 1 FOX S^ l^ Chouse i does Lifebuoy c\o |ioi]SthoU W-L 196-33 LRVER MOVMMf I UU Has NO UGLI M NOW "id t- wf/A a l>fa\y I lfi\ I tr. jf> |l evil k^ I 4 I fit 1 1 I ill y ?i 1 /I BaowitottU79 words
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Advertisement182 1932-08-24 9 > Tr^^^^^ff .'m^^i^b H^M^^^^^r^^_r^BMr^^Hß^^B o^^"^ |^|-,Sl"-RV ATlO*^i^ I lIONr. bffO3 I A SCANDAL k>FORSALE^/ ml' k i£''* :j|| -iBB|S^ THE FAMOUS I Sr^-^ p s^^ STARS of east I OP BORNEO IN r *^k "fc" 1 THE MOST I ,v/ |W > JpP*** \M) FASTEST l£ v '.> '■■'SP^-* |Bte\182 words
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Advertisement152 1932-08-24 9 Seen by Thousands as a Stage Favourite Heard by Millions as a Gramophone Artiste Now GRACIE FIELDS England's Queen of Comedy makes her screen debut IN "SALLY IN OUR ALLEY" A Truly Brilliant BRITISH Musical Comedy. AT THE CAPITOL SPECIAL MATINE TO-DAY at 3.15 NIGHTLY at 6.15 9.15 PRICES AS152 words
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Advertisement159 1932-08-24 9 MATINEE TO-DAY 3 p.m. Double Venture Programme JACK HOLT IN Maker of Men AND LAURA LA PLANTE IN ARIZONA vo-noßßon WILLIAM HAINES Comes to you m another M.-G.-M. super feature Are You Listening" WITH MADGE EVANS, KAREN MORLEY, ANITA PAGE IT'S YOUR WEEK-END SHOW ALL CIRCLE SEATS $1.50 Agatha Christie's159 words
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Article20 1932-08-24 10 JEFF. At the Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, en August 20th. to Marion, wife of John JetT, M.C.S.. a daughter.20 words
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Obituary32 1932-08-24 10 ZOLLIKOFER At the General Hospital, 1 Singapore, on August 23, 1932. GERDA, the < dearly beloved wife of Walter Zollikofer. t Funeral at Bidadari to-day at 5 p.m. (Java papers please copy).32 words
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674 1932-08-24 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1932. SARAWAK'S DISTINCTION Sarawak enjoys the distinction of being the only State under the rule of a white Rajah. It probably enjoys another distinction, almost as unique, and one on which it has equal reason to congratulate itself freedom from the efforts of seditionists674 words
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Article171 1932-08-24 10 To Succeed Sir C. Innes m Burma Rugby. Aug. 22. H.M. the Kir.g has been pleased to approw the appointment cf Sir Hugh Stephenson. of the Indian Ci''il Service, retired, as Governor <. f Burma m secession to Sir Charles Innes. v. hcse term of office expires171 words
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Article111 1932-08-24 10 Invitation to Conference Accepted London, Aug. 24. A hopeful development occurred this morning m the Lancashire cotton dispute when the whole of the Central Board of the northern counties Textile Trade Federation, the body which had called the strike for next week-end, accepted the invitation which the111 words
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Article65 1932-08-24 10 International Fliers Entertain Each Other London, Aug. 24. Next week British private aeroplane owners will return the hospitality enjoyed during continental air tours by entertaining about* eighty pilots from six European countries who are flying to England for this purpose. They will be taken on flying visits65 words
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Article77 1932-08-24 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Aug. 23. Messrs Henry Gardner, metal brokers, notify to-day's tin prices as follow Spot £143 y 4 (£1413/ 4 Forward £1443/ 4 (£i433/ 8 The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber77 words
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Article30 1932-08-24 10 =r j Customs authorities at Shanghai have dis- covered that large shipments of automobiles from America have been smuggled into the port with the aid of the Japanese Consul. 130 words
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Article239 1932-08-24 10 GREAT ANXIETY Preparations for Geneva Conference London, Aug. 23. Now that the Ottawa conference s over attention is being refocussed >n the Far East and the opening of he League discussions at Geneva on ,he Manchurian question is awaited vith anxiety. Official circles m London239 words
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Article184 1932-08-24 10 Hut Still Supreme at the Capitol Oracle Fields, the famous English comedienne, makes her debut m films m Sally m our Alley, the British production \vhi< h op. r i a season at the Capitol last niaht. and the brings to the screen all the184 words
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Article133 1932-08-24 10 Support by Other Local Associations Close on five thousand names are expected to appear on the petition which the newly formed Singapore Ratepayers Association is presenting to the Municipal Commissioners, strongly urging the adoption of the Estimates Committees repcrt and a reduction of assessment and charges fcr essential133 words
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Article137 1932-08-24 10 American Women Fliers' Record New York. Au/f. The airwomen. Mrs. Marsalis and Mrs H landed to-day after flying for 196 hours, break ing the women's refuelling endurance r cord by 73 hours. Reuter. An earlier message slatvd a woman aviator Is circling over New York137 words
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Article83 1932-08-24 10 Police Officer's Duel With Assailants Dacca, Aujt. 22. Though wounded m the arm and chin Superintendent Orassby. after being shot at with a revolver, chased his assailants. He had just reached a level crossing when the gate suddenly Jhut. A shot was flred at Orassby as he lumped83 words
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Article109 1932-08-24 10 DAYLIGHT Rod HAUL )5 M Th. Exchai tO th, p eteamfa itM (hii.u... lor the bandiU m"^ the mun-.o „i v M() X a loiiHx „n th, the vi.i. ,iu.utr nut. h h binding Mi t.,rnm him. Tllr •■:m^ th.- ill In th. Hye. ii. Bank his109 words
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Article46 1932-08-24 10 Birkin Breaks R Tumi w •h.--58 nv.. I 74 :3 c,' a I m 4 bow i>: 73.90 i secoiu: Early H fourth Utd Bti tfpi lap ffc«» his b J cours. j bendi p j j tbe most the fair. ;.J 146 words
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Article15 1932-08-24 10 Leaden (fcM* Diflc.v H. i I I X Hum I turn Pal:'' tben15 words
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Article10 1932-08-24 10 Severe > <>nn>rlk Itanii 1 rmm v publi.sU.'! irii10 words
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Article24 1932-08-24 10 Yah. H have been pi***. J£ attempt to f f^ur* Special Envoy to SW"^^ j* arrive at Changchun Hthroe .u..S"r.'t"» Chlew Jit F (lh24 words
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Advertisement228 1932-08-24 10 pass! r~x w*s* 4_ SfQjKe/rcjAi/tig.lk ALSO LEMON SQUASH— UNSWEETENED LIME JUICE— ORANGE SQUASH. SOLE AGENTS I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.i (Incorporated m Shanghai.) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5371. FRESH SUPPLIES DAILY— IKAN KURAU 8 IKAN MERAH From 35 cts. to 40228 words
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Advertisement18 1932-08-24 10 SPECIAL LINES IN E. P. N. S. TANKARDS U. S. de Silva Bros., JEWELLERS, 23 High Street, Singapore.18 words
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Article266 1932-08-24 11 (OPOSALS FOR LjHtmnf a public P UTILITY P BUREAUCRACY hrliamentary Control Essential i.ondon, Aug. 24. r^inLsatlon of I offi IUIMd m the I tar mmltttf presided r*l ■■>**> u p b y f -General to inquire whether o the roriMitution. status, or v {^t Offirr266 words
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Article101 1932-08-24 11 ith Penalty Demanded on Sanjurjo Madrid. Aug. 22. Prosccut r has announced that l!y recided to ask tor on General Sanjurjo. the revolt at Seville, when opens this week. In the case I three officers who are to be Tied with him. namely. Captain "Uurjo. his son. Lieut-Colonel101 words
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Article29 1932-08-24 11 raU> Exchange for N heat v V,,,k. Aug. 23. the Federal Farm I least 40.000 ton* 000 bushels ol the U.S. wai i military reserve nitrate producers29 words
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Article23 1932-08-24 11 r 1 "7^. for a uar Jl2s* Auif 23--h disciple, wa :< Vcar's simpl k. arr d AURUSt 17. fo ater Bombay23 words
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Article18 1932-08-24 11 4 [T t Not be Renewed iJ^^OOo r tmal ningsso.ooo.o( ■-R^ r «ue for repayment <18 words
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Article317 1932-08-24 11 CHINA AT BAY I japaneseTarmy tied TO RIDGE l FACING "DISASTER Shanghai, Aug. 23. In reply to the appeal of General Tang Yu-lin, Governor of Jehol, for reinforcements and military supplies, the Central Government has ordered i the Jehol troops to resist the Japanese invasion317 words
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Article392 1932-08-24 11 FETED IN NEW YORK Probably His Last Stunt Flight London, Aug. 24. A New York message says Mollison will start his return trans-Atlantic flight on Wednesday or Thursday weather permitting. Rugby Aug. 22. Although New York is feting Mollison and I he has been deluged with392 words
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Article193 1932-08-24 11 "NEVER," SAYS HITLER WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR LIBERTY GERMANY'S DILEMMA Berlin, Aug. 23. The most delicate situation the government has yet had to face is rapidly developing following the death sentences passed on five Nazis at Beuthen, Silesia, for the murdei of a Communist. The condemned193 words
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Article120 1932-08-24 11 Sequel to Death Sentence on Nazis Berlin, Aug. 22. Beuthen m Silesia is m an uproar following the death sentence on five Nazi Stcrm Troops for murdering a Communist. Crowds of infuriated Nazis surrounded the coiltt with the object of storming the building and releasing the prisoners. They120 words
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Article155 1932-08-24 11 Son Too Young to Marry Actress London, Aug. 22. A youthful romance received a setback to-day when the marriage arranged between Mr. John Amery, a young film producer and the son of Mr. L. S. Amery, (a member of the House of Commons and a former Secretary for155 words
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Article108 1932-08-24 11 Congress Volunteers Active m United Provinces Rugby, Aug. 22. The weekly report on the civil disobedience movement m India shows that m the United Provinces trains continued to be stopped by Congress volunteers and telegraph wires were 1 cut. The release of many local political lead- ers on108 words
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Article83 1932-08-24 11 I Departure For d Balmoral Rugby, Aug. 23. After spending the week-end with Princess Mary and Lord Harewood at Harewood House I the King and Queen left Harroga-te to-bay for r their annual stay at Balmoral, la ti^e Scottish Highlands. r The Prince of Wales and Prince83 words
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Advertisement178 1932-08-24 11 t «e RALEIGH MOTOR CYCLE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND APPEARANCE ON 1932 MODELS The best Motor Cycle value obtainable. Thoroughly compare it with any other Motor Cycle and you will be convinced that it is all we claim. MODEL M.O. 32. 2.98 H.P. COMPLETE WITH LUCAS ACETYLENE LAMP AND HORN $385.00178 words
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Article1081 1932-08-24 12 CHINESE DEALER CHARGED $500,000 INVOLVED WARRANT FOR ARREST OF STOREKEEPER COPRA NOT DELIVERED Over half-a-million dollars is said to be involved m a case of alleged fraud mentioned before the Second Magistrate, Mr. A. W. Hay, yesterday. The accused is a well-known Chinese merchant, Tay Thye1,081 words
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Article158 1932-08-24 12 TANJONG MALIM TRAIN SMASH ACCUSED IN COURT Tamils Charged With Murder [From Our Own Correspondent] Koala Lumpur, Aug. 23. Baton Mr. M. J. Hayward, A.D.0., Tanjong Maiim. yesterday four Tamil labourers, Ratnavceran. Rasalingham, Anunugam and Palani, were charged with the murder of two P.M.S. Railway firemen, Nadesan158 words
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Article232 1932-08-24 12 Appeal For Greater j! Support The annual report for the year ending July 31st., to be presented at the annual meeting en Wednesday, Aug. 31, states: Statement of receipt and expenditure for the year shows a debit balance of $192.86. Your Committee again appeal to the members who232 words
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Article132 1932-08-24 12 £uit Against Archbishop for P. 14,183,678 Manila. The Philippine National Bank has made an jpplication to the Philippine Supreme Court for an execution of the sentence announced m its favour m 1826 against the Philippine Vegetable Oil Company. Inc., a financial enterprise :f the Reman Catholic Archbishopric,132 words
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Article45 1932-08-24 12 About $3,800 worth of chandu was fpund m •'-ie possession ef a Chinese who was arrested >V Revenue Officers at Pasir Panjang on tenday night. The accused pleaded guilty to •o-~es«ion m the District Court yesterday and I na remanded for sentence.45 words
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Article17 1932-08-24 12 t Mr. w. 8. Reeve-Tucker, the well-known ialavan planter, returned from home leave by 1 he RanchL17 words
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1690 1932-08-24 12 JUDGMENT FOR BANK Contracts Which were Not Taken Up A case m the Supreme Court came to an abrupt end yesterday afternoon when counsel for the defence informed the court that it was clear he could not prove his case, and intimated he would not1,690 words
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Article110 1932-08-24 12 SELANGOR VERDICT Pleads Wife Was Stabbed By Lover [Prom Our Cwn Correspondent*] Selangor, Aug. 23. Mr. Justice Mudie at Selangor Assizes to-day sentenced to death Kolondaivelu, a Tamil labourer, charged with the murder of his wife and their seven-years-old daughter, Chodjy, at Kuala Langat, on April110 words
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Article118 1932-08-24 12 Gang Breaks Into Her Bedroom IFt m Our Own Correspondent] Selangor, Aug. 23. j Arrested fift?en months after the Time was i committed, Choon Long a Hakka. was sentenced to six years rigorous imprisonment for participating m a gang rebbery at Petaling. Salak. Kuala Lumpur, on118 words
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Article62 1932-08-24 12 A serious charge has been preferred against a Chinese who was arrested near the store of a pineapple factory at 106 Grove Road, attempting, it is said, to set the place :n fire. The Indian watchman alleges that he saw the accused pouring oil along the ground.62 words
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Article441 1932-08-24 12 X tern F "'-lit ISAM \(l\k« I j mnc Yoi. wh *t lifltl I a>k »-da pirt*^ opetuii the M ing pi J p]ot der of Oecifk 1 I Is I I You No mi V when it. It faLs. 1 true. Mr .1 MBM thai went tin441 words
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Article1085 1932-08-24 12 WITNESS ADMITS HE j s I SWINDLI-R J BRILLIANT CROSS-EX AMINATIoJ CHRISTIE'S EVIDENCE I Edward Tnomas Zimmern. one cf the Crovn's principal witnesses m the case agaiiu» Cheng Kwok-yau for procuring the muruer oi George Fung, stood m the witness box at tho Supreme Court and was1,085 words
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Article214 1932-08-24 13 The Bowling Power of Australia Australia's team for the first Test match with England is almost certain, says an Exchange Melbourne message, to comprise the following: Wcodiul. ronrford. Bradmm, Kipp-x. Mc:.Tb3. Ping:eton (cr, Richardson). Oldneld, Crimmitt. O'Reilly. Fleetwood-Smith. and Wall. This team includes only six batsmen, and 'Australia's214 words
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Article99 1932-08-24 13 Non-Benders Win Last Match (From Oui Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 22. The Perak Ncn-Benders m their last match yesterday defeated the Ipc-h Club by 10 runs. The Club opened and lost five wickets for 25 runs. Cooper checked the rot. scoring 48 out of a total of 90.99 words
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Article443 1932-08-24 13 Fresh Arsenal Enterprise [From Our Own Correspondent] It Is the proud boast of the Arsenal Football Club that they are enterprising; that when j they make money out of the game they put j it back into circulation m the interests cf their supporters. N3xt season there will443 words
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Article193 1932-08-24 13 Henry Cotton's Fine Figures A 'cable of the averages maintained by British golf professionals m the leading tcurnamente this season makes interesting reading. There are no fewer than 14 professionals i with an average of less than 75 strokes for a total of 20 rounds all played m193 words
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Article60 1932-08-24 13 Race Against British Motorist The 8.1. Manora arrived at King George's Deck, Calcutta, from London at six o'clock on Aug. 11 evening) thus beattng Capt. Yates- Benycn who was trying to race the vessel to < Calcutta by motor car. Capt. Yates-Befcyon, who has experienced i checks on60 words
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Article, Illustration37 1932-08-24 13 NOBBY KEY (on left) and Ginger Lees (both of England) m a tight duel with Frank Arthur, Australia's captain (seen m centre) m th* International speedway races at the Crystal Palace, London. There were over 50,000 spectators.37 words
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Article57 1932-08-24 13 British Team For South Africa The following players will represent Great Britain m the South African tour, the team 1 to leave England on November 4 and return' at the end of January, 1933: G. P. Hughes. H. G. N. Lee. F. J. Perry, Mrs. E. Pearnley Whittingstsll.57 words
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Article136 1932-08-24 13 New York, Aug. 22. Yesterday's baseball games resulted as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE i When India retained the Olympic hockey championship by defeating the United States by 1 24 goals to one. Roop Singh scored twelve I goals, mostly from individual dribbling; Dhyen' Chand scored seven, Ksingh three and136 words
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Article106 1932-08-24 13 May Apply to Play as an Amateur At the St-ade Roland Garros on July 28 Mile, Suzanne Lenglen had her first practice match In Paris since her retirement. Hei opponent was Martin Plaa, the professiona attached to l-he French Davis Cup team. The famous French player was m106 words
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Article79 1932-08-24 13 Clapton Orient have signed on another defender m William Ramsey, a right full-be r\; from Whitburn. Sunderland, the birth plarv of their manager, Mr. J. Seed. Ramsey, wha was given a trial by Leicester Ciby last muoq, Is only 19 years of age. He weighs list., n ii> and stands79 words
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Advertisement469 1932-08-24 13 Ys>*^~ YOU CAN HAVE A I I cfl'DV (OLLEGE TRAINING IN ™m I AT almost any career your I A1 FOR A FEW SHILLINGS SPARE I poME MONTHLY. TIME fellE BE YOUR FATHER nt „i..i» «t* f #^H WE NOT "^OFESS TO X *4**f2LTZ IPf^^^B ACT AS AN EMPLOY MENT469 words
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Advertisement539 1932-08-24 13 Brooke Bond Tea fresh from the tender leaf to your dup/ I CATARRH I medical profession entirely fails to restrain B^ doctors' spontaneous A If oi the ore liquid rem d\ r i# jf I for Bronchitis an! wßp*^ I WILL YOU CONTINUE T T"ui nil TO SUFFER WHEN YOU539 words
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Advertisement1022 1932-08-24 14 kVf 1 1 i ism 4ft *^~m as^ *a*i -^■s^sm*" -a— f^^^^-fc-s^Sß^sss^BM 9^r *S^^d^» THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean TH» SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Th* liiM K.HIOW STEAMbau* Co.. (193a> Ltd. Mutual Steam Nuigaticn Co Ltd. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS1,022 words
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Advertisement457 1932-08-24 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN^ LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Dae Spore. Sail* Spore. Steamer a.B. CITY OF FLORENCE For Marseilles, Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Aug. 30 Sept. 2 e.s. CITY OF MELBOURNE For Marseilles Havre,457 words
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Advertisement472 1932-08-24 14 P. &> 61 British India and Apcar Lin J (Incorporated m England* Hiß MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARrn SERVICE. I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N J UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJF.STYN W LONDON AND FAR EAST MAII sfim^l OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA i SP J Due J \)M Tonnage. Singapore.472 words
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Advertisement692 1932-08-24 15 LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND jjftf> U MIDDLESBROUGH. uO Aug. 25 26 6 FUSHIMI MARU T. 11.000 Oct. 20 21 i Sept. 6 7 HAKOZAKI MARU T. 10.500 Nov. 2 3 10 »0 Sept. 21 22 X TERUKUNI MARU T. 12,000 Nov! 15 16 Oct 6 7 HAKUSAN MARU T. 10,500692 words
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Advertisement558 1932-08-24 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP JUNE ci/w/ AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO EIK«PE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Spore. Spore. Pennng. N. York Pres. Pierce Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Sep. l Oct. 11 Pres. Monroe Sep. 12 Sep.558 words
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Advertisement940 1932-08-24 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ VAN SWOLL Wednesday, Aug. 24, Cheribon, Semarang, Sourabaya, Benua. Kota-Baroe.J Papan, Samarlnda and Tarakin. j MAJANG Wednesday, Aug. 24, Prigi-Ra:ljn-. Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas, PengalianEstate and Rengat. THEDENS— Wednesday, Aug. 24, Muntok, and Palembang. TOF.ELO— Wednesday, Aug. 24, Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. VAN OUTHOORN— Wednesday,940 words
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Article254 1932-08-24 16 Shipping Director's Strong Urge In an article m the "Scandinavian Shipping Gazette," Consul Mndresen. director cf t|'ie Steamship Company "Danid," Copenhagen, and vice-chairman of the Danish Steamship Owners' Association, asks for a strong international shipping personality, who will be able to gather together the owners of254 words
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Article211 1932-08-24 16 Foreigner Drowned m Whangpoo One foreigner met death m the Whangpoo River and three other foreigners and three Chinese had narrow escapes from drowning on Sunday night, August 7, when the sampan ir> which they were being conveyed to the Shanghai side cf the stream capsized, throwing all211 words
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Article114 1932-08-24 16 Alleged Evading of Export Duty on Gold Sydney. A first class legal case is developing over the action of the police m arresting a steward from the liner Niagara, who brought £1.000 worth of gold from New Zealand to a leading Sydney gold buyer. The latter's counsel114 words
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Article123 1932-08-24 16 A Lloyd's silver medal has been presented to Second Officer H. S. Knight, and bronze medals to other members of the crew, of the C.P.R. liner Montcalm fpr rescuing the crew of the salvage tug Reindeer, which got into difficulties when putting out to help a liner123 words
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Article29 1932-08-24 16 Mr. E. N. T. Cummins arrives back by the rohan van Oldenbarnevelt, due at Belawan on September 5. Mr. Cummins is taking over the nanagement of Tarun Estate, Semenyih.29 words
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Advertisement647 1932-08-24 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia) 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 SS. MANQOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de647 words
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Advertisement464 1932-08-24 16 Kerr Steamship CoTy (Incorporated In UB.A.) 'B NEW YORK SERVICE. I Regular Freight Service to Hostor v I Philadelphia and Baltimore fvb < I (CALLS AT GVLF I'OK s V>U^Z). I M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Sept. 6 O '*V,, I M.S. SILVEIR WALNUT Sept. 27 I M.S. SILVERPALM Oct. 18 I For464 words
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Advertisement121 1932-08-24 16 AMERICAN En CO. IXC. (Incorporated m USA International BANKING and TRAVEL >QI Travellers Chrqurv Lrttm or Orders. Drafts. Transffn if Tnkt and Cibk. Tours. Cruise*. SUamship Un Railroad Tickets. Barr»t» SINGAPORE, No. 1. Cottml SILVER JAVA PAdrTfU Jo»nt wrrtct of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAI I* and SILVER LINE, LTD to Ran121 words
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Miscellaneous688 1932-08-24 16 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 p.m Kuantan (via Jerantut) except j Sunday 7.30 a.m. t Kuantan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 p.m. •< Kelantan (via Gemas) every .< Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and i Friday688 words
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Miscellaneous139 1932-08-24 16 VESSELS ARRIVED Medcn, Brit. 3627, from Otaru 23, for Liverxx>l 1. Tidore, Dut. 526, from Pekan Baroe 23, for ?ekan Baroe 25. Angby, Sar. 417. from Sibu 23, for Sibu 28. Gen. Verspyck, Dut. 640, from Natuna Isl. 13, for Natuna Isls. 26. Kuala. Brit. 396. frcm Port Swettenham 23,139 words
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Article3802 1932-08-24 17 *'tinn Should Have Been Made Before Kvidence unusual features of a case fcjrT' n<i daih S( nsati onal features Chief Justice to sign a :::rn '"> ifto he had eiven his had stepped down Bheldon made the applicator Inrn under Section 104 "rondure Ordinance The Wd down that3,802 words
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Article105 1932-08-24 17 The P. and O. Bhutan arrived m London at 6 a.m. on the 22nd instant. Whilst patrolling the Whangpoo, members of the Greater Shanghai Public Safety Bureaus Water Police noticed a couple of suspiciouslooking junks. Having been called upon to stop, those on the junks were105 words
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Article264 1932-08-24 17 Lighter Robbed of $89,000 By Chinese Tientsin. Lighter No. 99 belonging fco the Dairen Kisen Kaisha, left the D.X.X. wharf at Tientsin for Tangku, loaded with 21 cases containing $89,000 m silver coin which was being transported to a certain Chinese bank at Antung from264 words
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Article143 1932-08-24 17 Believed Fishing m China Waters Nankin*. Reports having been received to the effect that Japanese fishing vessel have been poaching m Chinese waters along the Kiangsu-Che-kiang coast, the Ministry of Industry issued an order to the Kiangsu-Chekiang Fishery Administration Bureau instructing that a cruiser be despatched for patrol143 words
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Article66 1932-08-24 17 China Merchants S.N. Company Mr. Yue Shun-wah. was recently appointed Head of the China Merchants S.N. Company. The appointment has been made by thy Government, as a result of the control of the Company being transferred to them. Mr. Yue Shun-wah, who is a popular member of66 words
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1056 1932-08-24 17 The importance of Colombo as a port of call, derived from its location on the direct sea route between the Suez Canal and the Par East, was demonstrated clearly m 1931 when the pert was visited by 2,886 vessels aggregating 20,805,000 tons, including 701,056 words
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Article580 1932-08-24 18 A HUGE SUM Payment Possible Only m Imagination Capitalized at 9 per cent, the so-called prlitical d- bts of the various European countries aggregate f 14,125.000,000. This amount includes Russia's political indebtedness of about 54. 250, 000.000. for the repayment of which no provision has yet been580 words
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Article90 1932-08-24 18 50,000 Pigeons m a Race Vienna. Fifty thousand homing pigeons, brought Irom Cc.o^ne, Soling on. Aachen, Dusscldorf. and rlher Rhineland towns by a special train cf thirty wagons, made the air black over Unz. Aurtria, when they were released for a longdistance race. Hundreds of spectators gathered90 words
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Article, Illustration187 1932-08-24 18 London. Edward Knoblock. whose latest collaboration, the adaptation with Bevarley Nichols of his novel "Evensong" for the stage, is proving the big success of the summer season, owns a quiet old house overlooking the sea at Brighton which he has almost decided to cali "The Play Factory."187 words
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Article70 1932-08-24 18 Municipal Committee No. 5, at a meeting 5*5 on August 10th. approved the reduction of the present rate of 17 cents per unit to 10 ln f the case of electricity supply for adverl^ me ?i S> SUbJect to a minimum charge of $10 CcTr g e C nf.r Se70 words
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Article478 1932-08-24 18 Decision Again Postponed by i French Senate Paris. Vc^ei for women have been postponed again '.his timmer md the more :nilitant suffragettes huvc lately been bringing their propaganda beiore the public m a rather novel way. Here antf there along the boulevards where stalls display their holiday478 words
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Article74 1932-08-24 18 Will He be Allowed to Enter Vienna. It is announced that Adolf Hitler will attend a Nazi mass meeting here on Sunday m September. The National Socialists are preparing for the 1 event on a large scale. According to a statement by the police no official74 words
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Article76 1932-08-24 18 Story Of A Strange Auction Budapest. The Calvinist Review reports that a strange auction has taken place m the village of Bekessamson. A debt fcr repairs to the church and the clergyman's house could not be covered by the congregation, so the church, clergyman's house, school house,76 words
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Article111 1932-08-24 18 I At a Seremban Inquest en Nallamuttu, a third grade engine driver employed m the P. M.S. Railways stationed m Ssremban, who was found hanging from a rubber tree on August 3rd behind his quarters near the Loco office a room mate stated that at 3.15 a.m. on August 3rd111 words
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Article205 1932-08-24 18 Feeding the Zoo Sea-Lions London. Gocd times are ahead for the sea -lions at the London Zoo. Hitherto they have been at j a disadvantage as compared with other Zoo inmates, inasmuch as they have net been m a position to receive food from the public. They205 words
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Article124 1932-08-24 18 A Spanish Jekyll and I Hyde Madrid. By the simple method of landing near the entrance to the local theatre and noting those who entered, a locksmith of Cheste (Valencia), well known and respected m the town, was able to carry out for several years a series of124 words
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Article86 1932-08-24 18 Kid Chocolate Defends His Title Chicago. "Kid Crocoliate" (Eligio Sr.rdinias), world junior lightv.eight champion, successfully defen Jed his title by taking a 10-round decision frcm Eddie Shea of Chicago. The Cuban weighed m at 127 1 4 lb. and Shea at 128 lb. VICTORY FOR RROI'ILLARD New York. Leu86 words
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Article331 1932-08-24 18 M-mv Londoners had thought that the West Snd streets were lit by electricity. The news that fifty-five miles of Central London are gasilit, and that the City of Westminister is so well satisfied that it has renewed the gas contract for another fifteen years, has drawn attention331 words
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Article462 1932-08-24 18 "THE DANGER LINE" Industry In Serious p Position H E New York. Tne earnings cf the motor-car industry— c-icludirg Ford— for the first quarter of this year show an 88 per cent decline compared with last year. Sales had dropped by 30 per cent. I This462 words
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Article350 1932-08-24 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Syiney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tarjong Priok, 21 metres from350 words
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72 1932-08-24 18 KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY i Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until 1 further notice j DAILY dn 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 ami PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays*. FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO >] 6.30 p m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official72 words
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Advertisement545 1932-08-24 18 BANKS AND INSVR^M CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) •aid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000,000 C teserve Fund £3,000,000 lt«€rve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, EC. 2. Agencies and Branches Uor Star i Iloilo Saigon545 words
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Advertisement230 1932-08-24 18 'apital Subs- ribed ,7 I up) U11 > P»« teserve Fund TuJ »in*apore Branch w, h **i S^l Tn >' NtttOßti Provin H "Of*. H., lk L P Unr;ii 1 i -J ionolulu. K,:vua,, Karachi I Seattlr 1 Sour, i Lao CivrianmuhiH, a al :itiei of the world M Intei230 words
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Article451 1932-08-24 19 OTTAWA HELPS MALAYAN PINES IDIAN DUTY TO BE REDUCED a CENT OK TWO? not expected vl l official details will be hfre as l« the effect |t averments signed at < gmva Conference will have ,(p;onial trade, pineapple j -k in Malaya will be to learn that Canada jptrd to451 words
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Article57 1932-08-24 19 China C;,. I? f Material tlut "Mrtracta «fc^T2v: about v :^h,, Chinese Oovut ln principal conof steel rails. bd r;til *ay track C X,. n I' !l "rns m South Iron and i^- 'Lancashire •Barrow Hefirms sharing ""vine. Mother- AnderSj* that «nd fittings. Kotow Limited k r from57 words
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Article715 1932-08-24 19 Sir Herbert Wright on Research Work At the twenty-third annual general meeting 3f the Eastern Internaticjial Rubber and Proluce Trust. Ltd.. Sir Herbert Wright (the •hairman. said that since the last meeting the rubber and tea markets, m which the rrust was largely interested, had followed715 words
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Article108 1932-08-24 19 Terrorism and Congress Obstruction Calcutta. There is growing uneasiness ameng the members of the Association, who feel that m nany of the Provinces there does not et present exist that measure of co-operation which alone can ensure the success cf the reforms, and it Is felt that the108 words
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Article114 1932-08-24 19 Changes m Representative Prices Aug. 20 22. American Can. Com. 52^ 5«<H» Am. T'phone and TgTaph 109 7^ 1157* Dupont 34 38 V 4 Firestone, Common Not Quoted 12% Gen. Electric i 8v 4 19 Gen. Motors 13% 14 t s Goodrich Not Quoted 7 Goodyear114 words
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Article182 1932-08-24 19 THE ABROAD All*. 3 20 22. Amsterdam 8.73 8.62 8.59 l Athens 550 555 oo.i Belgrade 220 215 Berlin 14.77^. 14.57 L 1t.52 1 Bombay is. 6 332 is. 7 1 32 d" Brussels 25.32^ 25 24.92 > v Bucharest 590 590 600 Buenos Aires ncm. notn. nci.i. Copenhagen >8.59»182 words
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Article247 1932-08-24 19 Conversion of Latex Into Powder Amsterdam. Th° Poiell laboratcr} -Stain" cf The Hagtts gives the fcllcwing explanation cf the Dutch xubber pulverisation proco:s m which it is interested. "A simple machine has been invented to coi.vert latex into powder by means cf a pulverisation system. The original247 words
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164 1932-08-24 19 Moscow. The consumers' co-operative movement has witnessed a phenomenal growth m recent years. On January 1 this year these co-operatives numbered a membership of 63,700.000, or 95.2 per cent cf the city population of the U.S.S.R. above the age of 14, as compared with 55.013.164 words
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Article448 1932-08-24 19 Singapore, Auc u> The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. MEAT Beef steak (Round) Kati 35 Beef stew or curry do 25 Pork, lean do 43 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) do 36448 words
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Article193 1932-08-24 19 Malayan Figures Exceed Estimates Messrs. Symington and Wilson, m their weekly rubber market report, refeT to rumours that American financial interests were tnkins an Interest m rubber. Buying for American eceount has continued and has been, thty believe. the principal influence on our market ior the past few193 words
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Article353 1932-08-24 19 EXCHANGE RATES August 23. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2j3 15|16 London, 3 months' sight 2|3 29|32 London, 60 days' sight 2|3 7|B London, 30 days' sight 2(3 27|32 London, demand 2)3 13|16 London, T.T. 2|3 25|32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1015 Hamburg, demand 164 New York,353 words
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68 1932-08-24 19 August 23rd., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equai to London Standard, Spot 7V4 7 516 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Sept. 7 516 7*B Oct. 7% 7 716 p Oct-Dec. 7 7)16 7H Jan-Mar. 7 916 7 11 16 Tone of Market:— Slightly Firmer. Latest68 words
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Article945 1932-08-24 19 TUESDAY, AUG. 23RD. 193*2 CLOBLNG giUlAlius. Bayer* &el«n» Asam Kumbang 21s 3d KM »v Austral iviaiay t&J ife -U Aver Hit am (It) 11s 6d 12s 6d Bangrin Tin 10s 11s Batang Padang (*l> 05 10 Batu Caves ($1) 29 32 Buklt Aiang ($1) 40 ME Bur945 words
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Advertisement68 1932-08-24 19 !£2- Aaarance In force <,t«t MS.ttHi.ono I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strata Settlement!) Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil Street. Singapore. LOmDC omcß ow w c.npany hu £20.000 deposited with th. Supreme Court <* Englaod and complie. with the Brttian LU, durance Companies Act In68 words
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Article1817 1932-08-24 20 Bryan's Cricket Distinction.— -A Feat Which N. H. P. Whitley Nearly Performed. Sparkling Lawn Tennis Exhibition. H. M. de Siuza Sweeps the Board al Malacca. Singapore Wins an Interport Shoot. Malayan Athletic Championship. Records Broken and Unbroken. Beyond all question the outstanding feature of the cricket last week-end1,817 words
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Article139 1932-08-24 20 Batting 131 C. Rodrigo. Nondescripts vs. S.C.C. 110 C. S. Sidhu, Khalsa Assocn. vs. Bombay S.C. 104* Lt\ G. J. Bryan. S.C.C. vs. S.R.C. 94 R. N. Hamilton, 8.8. and I vs. Merchants. 77 Chia Keng Hock, St. Joseph's Inst vs. Raffles Inst. 76 C. B. Maxwell.139 words
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Article65 1932-08-24 20 The following have be invited to play cricket for S.C.C. vs. Combined Schools on Saturday 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. at S.C.C: R. A. Ash worth. Pit. Lt. V. Croome, I. Scott Dalgleish, W. W. Dean, Lt. W. H. Percy Hardman. H. Haxworth. Dr. H. O.65 words
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Article38 1932-08-24 20 There will be a 200 yards inter-team Relay race of six on Sunday at the C.S.C., starting at 10.30 a.m. The postponed water-polo league match between the Dragons and the Jelly-flch will be played off.38 words
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Article24 1932-08-24 20 The Mercantile Institute sports will take place at Jalan Besar Stadium on Friday, Aug »c. The Boys' race will ran off at 4.45 pjn24 words
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Article735 1932-08-24 20 I.C.F.A. DEFEATED Singapore Full Back Ordered Off Gloucesters 8; I.C.F.A 2. Of the t£n goals which were scored m yesterday's match between the Gloucesters and the I.C.F.A. m the second round of the S.A.F.A. Cup Competition, two were the result of penalties. The Gloucesters experienced no735 words
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Article140 1932-08-24 20 New York. Aug. 23. Scores in yesterday's baseball games were as follows NATIONAL LEAGUE R. H. E. Chicago 8 13 j Philadelphia 4 J0 4 Whitn?y scored a home run for the Phillies Pittsburgh 6 14 0 New York 1 5 1 Comorosky a home run for the140 words
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Article22 1932-08-24 20 i The competition (boge*) for the men's monthly medal will be played on August 17 and Renter I22 words
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Article150 1932-08-24 20 Yorkshire's Narrow Victory Over Surrey Lancashire vs. Somerset r Lancashire, won by an innings and 101 runs. Lancashire 346 for 4 dec. Somerset 157 and 88. Kent vs. Middlesex Kent won by 152 runs. Kent 277 and 284 for 8 dec. Middlesex 121 and 288.150 words
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Article92 1932-08-24 20 Four Transmissions Every Week London, Aug. 24. The first of a new series of television transmissions was broadcast by the BBC. last night from a special studio at Broadcasting House. Hitherto television programmes have been provided by the Television Company from their own studio but m future transmissions92 words
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Article76 1932-08-24 20 Wednesday, August 24th Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 ajn. v' m^ X R K> Menon> Advocate and Solicitor. Followed by:-Bkcy. 361 i2 9^-Re Chop Cheong Joo etc.-MoUon to rescind or va^ o As rejection of proot »t1i f IL Mr Justlce Whitu m76 words
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Advertisement181 1932-08-24 20 MOUTRIE PM REDUCED Prices] but not reduced m quality^ I the Moutrie PiaiK, Mi remains the standard j ns trument m the Far Kast. PRICES FROM $425,00 USED PIANOS FROM $300.00. S. MOUTRIE Co., U (Incorporated m Hong Kong) Raffles Place. Tel. 6122. Sin IF THE PLUMBER CHANGEI YOUR TAPS181 words
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