The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 November 1931
1931-11-23
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Title Section16 1931-11-23 1 The Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. \O. 1.{,5()0. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1931.16 words
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Article386 1931-11-23 1 CI ira is e« nsidered to have a -cepted in principal a Japanese proposal that a rotnmissicn of enquiry- under League auspices should visit Manchuria to father unbiassed information on the position Pages 7 and 9. Details of Saturday Home League football matches with full scores and386 words
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Article1088 1931-11-23 1 Lord Morley. in a notable lecture on "'The Study of Literature." once discussed the ways in which a man may most profitably sp?nd his time in reading, writes a correspondent in The Times. Recognizing that every reader must devise his own methods, and recalling: the different plans1,088 words
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Advertisement252 1931-11-23 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST i; I F( TRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A CLOUBT CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. ><( Us- Service 2-1 Raffles Quay RAFFLES HQISt jxiHIKNT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN SANITATION TO-NIGHT TEA DANCE INFORMAL DANCE 6 3«— 8.15 p.m. 9.3O— MIDNIGHT HONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA s.s. "PRESIDENT POLK" ORCHESTRA Saturday, Nov> 28th252 words
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Advertisement143 1931-11-23 1 SUPPORT THE TIN INDUSTRY By Buying i DELICIOUS TINNED CAKES SWALLOW AND ARIELL'S FAMOUS CHERRY RIPE AND CANTERBURY CAKES CABIN AND FANCY BISCUITS X'MAS PUDDINGS Obtainable from all good dealers Sole Agents M C ALISTER Co., Ltd. THE EUROPE HOTEL SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Sunday, November 29th, at 9.30 p.m. A CHOPIN143 words
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Advertisement67 1931-11-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Notices, tenders etc Page 2. Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinemas and entertainments Page 5. Whiteaways Christmas toy and gift bazaar Page 6. Try Cold Storrge breakfast and luncheon ru!"?. tT e PrH'.e 1 0. CHRVSLBI SATISFACTION X'MAS SHOPPING See THE GIFT SHOP 9 THE ARCADE. OFF RAFFLES PLACE.67 words
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Advertisement17 1931-11-23 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales -Service 2-1 Rallies Quay17 words
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Article296 1931-11-23 2 To-morrow's Change at the Pavilion If you had your choice of being incarcerated in the pits of a salt mine or making love to a princess, which would you choose? Nell Hamilton in James Cruz-s Litest production. "Tlie Command Perfc rmance." showing to-morrow at the Pavilion Theatre, chooses296 words
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Article316 1931-11-23 2 Influence of Singapore in the F.M.S. "Klyne Street' writes to the Malay Mail as follows. Jttdgtaf by what was said in Council on thisubject. th;> attitude of Government is. to my mind, ominous. Because certain unofficial gentlemen in Singapore thought fit to penalise the Colony Turf Clubs by316 words
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Article98 1931-11-23 2 Sec -Lieut. H. G. V. Boulter having joined the 1 20th Burma Rifles on transfer from India is taken on the strength of the Malaya Command. The members of the Eurasian Association are reminded of the annual general meeting to beheld at tin* Singapore Recreation Club to-mor-tSM at 5.:>0 p.m.98 words
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Advertisement473 1931-11-23 2 P. TRUEFITTS HAIR SPECIALITIES. EUCHRISMA.— Combines in one clear fluid every valuable component both of a hair grease and wash. MELLJFLORA. A combination of Pure Honey with Extract of Flowers. Used by men of discriminating taste Stockists MEDICAL HALL, LTD., 3, Battery Road. Business cards. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY 14A Change473 words
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Advertisement732 1931-11-23 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Erection and Completion of a Public Convenience at Cumming St. Date of Closing 4 p.m.732 words
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Advertisement763 1931-11-23 2 FOR SALE BOOKS OF REFERENCE— The following books of reference are for sale r.t $1.00 per volume, application to be made at the Free Press Office. 138 Robinron Road; Whitaker 1926: Foreign Office List. 1925, 1926. Singapore and Straits Directory 1896. 1901 (2 copies* 1902. NOTTCES^ IX THE ESTATE OF763 words
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Advertisement507 1931-11-23 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Amended Plan. AMENDMENT No. 24 OF 1931 TO THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT "PLAN UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE Plan of proposed Amendment to a section of Plan No. 15 of 1931 for the block bounded by Havelock Road, Chin Swee Road, Hare Street and507 words
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Advertisement210 1931-11-23 2 BBSr (JALVANIZH) WIKK NtTTK FOR TENNIS COIRTs With Galvanized Pipe Pole.s u,,, Concrete foundation and 1 included. Very economical jg,"* second-hand pipes_can h. MOHD. BIN HOOSAINSAH 66, ROBINSON Ro\h Phone N«» 24 54 Amazing How Prescription Cures SkinTroubies Stops AH Itching" lnstantly Get a bottle to-day, 75 cts. fin 'lIP210 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous183 1931-11-23 2 THE WEEK Monday, 23rd. High Water. 08.55. 8.8 ft.. 21.50. 8 4 ft. Hockey: SC.C vs. SRC. 2nd. XI. at S.C.C. I A. vs. SRC. Ist. XI.. SRC. Raffles ColleKe vs KhaLsa Association at R.C. Tufwday. 24th. Hißh Water. 0924. 9.1 ft.. 22.29. 8.5 ft. Kinta Tin meeting. Derrick's 12.30183 words
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Article619 1931-11-23 3 QUEER ORDERS Importance of "Prop" Man in Hollywood BY MOLLIK MERRICK Hollywood. I Pl«as(> deliver 5500.000 in phoney money, a 32 passenger transport plane, a pair of loaded dice. 100 high explosive bombs, 70 pounds of peanut*, an electrical tattooing machine, 2 miles of rope, six619 words
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Article155 1931-11-23 3 Actors and Actresses Busy at Work London, Oct. 30. With the approach of the Christmas season hundreds of dancing girls are busily at work in rehearsal rooms in all parts of the country, preparing for pantomime appearances. Comedians are polishing up time-honoured jokes as Mother Hubbard and155 words
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Article87 1931-11-23 3 New Home Secretary's First 1 Official Act London, Nov. 7. Sir Herbert Samuel, who was appointed Home Secretary only yesterday, performed his first official act promptly by commuting the death sentence passed on the 16 year-old boy, Harold Smith, convicted by the Lincoln Assizes of murdering his87 words
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Article75 1931-11-23 3 Phenomenon 30 Miles From Vesuvius Naples, Nov. 9. Lake Carpena. near the village of Prignano, 30 miles from Vesuvius, has suddenly developed the habit of disappearing. Several times daily the water sinks, leaving the bad dry. then, with underground rumblings and local earth tremors, the water quickly75 words
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Advertisement308 1931-11-23 3 "7fr« Blood it the Stream of Life TO TREAT DISEASE REMOVE THE CAUSE CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE in the treatment of Blood and Skin Diseases %gets to the root of the trouble by purifying the Blood. In cases of RHEUMATISM ULCERATED LEGS/ R STIFF JOINTS PSORIASIS LUMBAGO E C Z E308 words
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Advertisement369 1931-11-23 3 THAT ftlllpfll IQi OP tlKtTtt •mmtmm 4m *»iinld lili 111 i g li JM• HHHH|p^«Ai*t7)HiHHHB Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, Kirst Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers,369 words
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Article, Illustration2841 1931-11-23 4 MOyRA E. HAyWOOD - THE AVENGING LOVER MOYRA E. HAYWOOD &v CHAPTER 9 David Is Angry With Himself Nicholas Sanders leant an elbow on the balcony rail and looked down on the crowded dance-floor. The White Rabbit' was very full to-night, which fact, considering that he held a big financial interest in this recently2,841 words
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Article498 1931-11-23 4 Comparative statement of the value of Foreign Trade, including parcel post, bullion and coin in 1930 and 1931 Grand Merchandise Parcel Bullion Grand Increased Grand Merchan- Derr— TYade (Dcme <+) Total Post and coin Total or Total dise Parcel Bullion Grand 19.U DMMK Decrease— I Post? and498 words
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Article152 1931-11-23 4 En Route to Nice for Marriage I.uiklc ti. Nov. 11. With the traditional Hvdtrabad nbty>: by all Royalties while tnivelliimi on Mi I arm and an English rose and HMWiNpI bottomhole. the Crown Print I*'1 <>! Hydrrabad son of the world's richest man lefl Londd the152 words
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Advertisement171 1931-11-23 4 MALARIA Just as quinine is indispensable in overcoming; the fever and in destroying the malaria parasites in your blood —so is Sanatocon indispensable in enriching your weaktnnl blood and in restoring full strength to your run-down nerves. Feed your blood with Sanatogen Your blood, diluted and weakened after th. ravages171 words
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Advertisement323 1931-11-23 5 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY ommencing Monday, December 7th, at 9.30 p.m. L. Ayers Mantell Presents THE HOLLYWOOD HI-LIGHTS AN INTERNATIONAL NOVELTY REVUE. Watch for Date of lli:ili:i% RECITAL ~~~B\ND PERFORMANCE KATONG PARK WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, AT 9 P.M. The Hand of The Ist Batt the Gloucestershire Regiment. By323 words
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Advertisement159 1931-11-23 5 Acclaimed by Last Night's Enthusiastic Audience as The BEST BRITISH COMEDY SHOWN IS SINGAPORE [jug] MGHnT~'[gjg] The Famous West End Favourite GENE GERRARD With MURIEL ANGELUS and a Bevy of Beautiful Girls in "UETS LOVE WUGIT A BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL FARCE An Abso/ute Triumph of the NEW BRITISH FILM PERFECTION159 words
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Advertisement220 1931-11-23 5 4^ fl WATCH FOR T YOU KNOW HER— THERE'S ONE IN EVERY TOWN it m A■ 1 1 11 !li^if I W I telephone N2 mm m^^J 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER A VOICE ON fIW THE PHONE THAT REVEALED YOUR PAST W I AND THREAT E N220 words
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Article573 1931-11-23 6 Disarmament's Fine Race I From Our Own Correspondent I IBy Dutch Air Mail I London, Nov. t, Mr. H. F. Clayton's three year old colt Disarmament, ridden by Ncvett and trained for the race by Captain ELset. won the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket en Wednesday Oct. 28th with great573 words
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Article123 1931-11-23 6 Their Victory Over Combined Services London. Nov. Z. Outplayed and beaten without scoring a point the United Services. having hud practice in earlier m.itti- :s. failed to make sterner resistance against the Springboks than London's scratch side on October 17th. The Services" forwards were out -scrummaged and beaten123 words
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Article138 1931-11-23 6 Question of World Champion's Participation Allahabad. Nov. <l. Repuits recently appeared in certain newspaper that Gama. the \vorld\s heavy weight wrestling champicn. had accepted an invitation to participate in the wrestling exhibition in Europe organised by Stanislaus Zbyszko. the Polish American whom Gama defeated at the White138 words
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Article94 1931-11-23 6 Philippines Golfer Accepts Hong Kong Post Hong Kong, Nov. 6. A letter has been received from Dr. Downs of Shanghai stating that Larry Montes, the Manila champion golfer, is coming to Hong Kong on Monday to take up the position of professional here. No reply, however, hos been94 words
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Article450 1931-11-23 6 Permanent Vacancy in Third Division [From Our Own Correspondent Londcn. Nov. 2. The Manaji^iTJ' it Committee of the Ffcjtbaf League have deckled not to rill the vaca'.i- v caused by the v ithdrawal of Wigan Borauch from the North, r 1 Section Of ..1? Thira Division. The record450 words
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Article118 1931-11-23 6 PERAK TU RF CLUB The 1932 Pony Griffins The rtsult of drawing for the 1932 pony grtAns was ss follows: Giiffin Number. 1. "flciles Konpsi". 2. Mr. Hah Lirw Yet 3 Mv George Blain: 4. Mr F Kneustubb; 5 "Mr. Man": 6. Mr. Yau Wall Pont; 7, Mr. a Ramsay;118 words
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Article176 1931-11-23 6 Spring 1932 Horse Griffins The result of the drawing of the rallle was; 1. No. 74 M. T r M. Muthaiah Chvttyai I No 8 Mr. Ton Ena Hoe. The result of the draw for Griffins, was as IbUovs: 1. B. F.. Eaton Lad Idonia. «3 yrs176 words
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Article90 1931-11-23 6 The Indian Association Tournament The Indian Association Bndniintcn tournament was won by G. V Santhou. champion for the year. M. I. Fernandez was Runner-up, and A. I. Pereira third. A and B Division singles championship. K O. system, will start on Sunday at 4 p.m. 'A" Division: C. R.90 words
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Article64 1931-11-23 6 London, Nov. Cambridge University were beaten on their own ground by Edinburgh Academicals to-day by six points to three. Coventry also had to strike their colours before their own supporters, beinj,' beaten by Newport II 3. Lordnn, Nov. 9. The second replay in the Yorkshire cup semifinal64 words
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Article27 1931-11-23 6 MONDAY B. Class 150 I p P. M Still owe 75 -vs. Winner af J. Baillie ow 60 and C. H.-S. Jones owe 26.27 words
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Advertisement333 1931-11-23 6 WHITEAWAYS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR OF TOYS AND GIFTS COMPLETE WITH HEAPS OE GOOD THINGS MORE FASCINATING THAN EVER. M^rS^^J Price iS Each. THK "SYNTAX" POCKET WATCH. \M\s CATALOGUE »J Electro plated on nickel silver tea p)t with A thin oa< pocket dre« v.atch. solid g rOSTBO Pin ebony handle. Capacity one333 words
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Advertisement312 1931-11-23 6 GOLDWING T t Vision «'Xil TENNIS GUT Goldwing <, volutionized i racket strin ness in manj its durability come the ne getting rackn m rrequem in these considerable ance to tenn REASONABI lsl AND ENTIRHi rri TisiiM.AMi^ li unohtainabl, UHi( Sports Dealei >pI Queens, Nj Whok si V. R. VICK312 words
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Article1738 1931-11-23 7 rEUR MEETING ing E vents on Saturday DOOHI !u ii 114 brought 1 1 '.'inclusion on Satur- rider's provided some 1 l.u ;il -iiciiuu c ol specr wai firmly but rain held In tin day did not The two tarloag < 1, rtalnimint and the In the1,738 words
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Article304 1931-11-23 7 Mr. Onraet Wins Show Jumping Though vain had made conditions underfoot difficult the Polo Club's gymkhana yesterday proved most enjoyable .social conclusion to the amateur race meeting since a large crowd, including MLss dementi. Major General L. C. L. Oldfield G.0.C.. Mrs. and Miss Oldneld attended and304 words
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Article318 1931-11-23 7 i British Commonwealth of |< Nations h [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. Nov. JO. L After a prolonged debate in the course of f which many aspect* of Imperial constitutional c relations were dlacussed, the House of Commons 5 tr,-day passed without division the second read-318 words
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Article67 1931-11-23 7 Mr. R. B. Hennett Visits London I British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Nov. 20. When the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. R. B. Bennttt. arrived at Waterloo station this evening on a holiday tour of Europe he was met by representatives of the Prime Minister. Mr. MacDonald (who67 words
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Article55 1931-11-23 7 N.S.W. Governor Reconciled with Mr. Lang [Reuter's Service 1 Sydney, New South Wales, Nov. 20. The long-standing feud between the Premier, Mr. Lang, and the Governor, Sir Philip Gairje, surprisingly ended when the Governor approVed the appointment of 25 Labour nominees to the Legislative Council, giving55 words
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Article154 1931-11-23 7 Suspect Arrested But Released i I Tlv.* Klaiiii police detained man in connection with the deattl Of Mrs. Mina Wallae\ who was shot in her home at Klan-4 on Monday, and later died from her wounds in the BmifMT Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, (states the MalayMa il). After154 words
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Article120 1931-11-23 7 Malacca, Nov. 20. The Municipal Commis.sior-r.s of Malacca held their usual monthly meeting this aftcrnon at 2.30 p.m. in the Resident Councillor's Office. It was decided to appoint Mr. W. N. Gourlay. the successor of Mr. B. S. Walton, to replace him as a member of the120 words
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Article181 1931-11-23 7 A GLOOMY VIEW General Smuts Adriscs Overhaul I Reuter*a Service i Lrndnn, Nov. 20. A gloom; view i f v.v h*"t*i It future of Central Eun;pe was taken by General Smut before Inuring for South Africa to-day Hi said much of Ctntril Europe was in very181 words
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Article409 1931-11-23 7 Question of Payment After Hoover Holiday IReutcr's Service Basrl, Nov. 20. The B-.mk of International Bettiemenfei ha* received a copy of the Gcrin.m memorandum applying for convocation "Without delay" of the sp<ri.sl Advisory Commit tee Under the Yo\'.np Plan to enquire into Germany's economic and financial position. The409 words
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Article130 1931-11-23 7 Extraordinary Precautions in New York Reuters Service J New Y< ik, Nov. in. Extraordinary precautions wen taken to protect Bignor Qrandi'i route to the City n-tii. wn re he \v;-s received by th Mayor, Mr. Jtanmie Walker. Fourteen bundnki p Dee, soldiers, sailors and nartnei lined the stmits,130 words
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Article149 1931-11-23 7 Dr. A. L. Hoops. C.8.E.. forflMT Principal Civil Medical Ottoer, Strait; BetttMMOti MMI now Mnior medical cinder of thi Maiatc i A^iicultural lltdicil Board, is going < a four m mths ieave. about tbe end of N v mbcr. Dr. I. I) Stubbs. who has recently rttutmd freni leave, win149 words
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1055 1931-11-23 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1931 WEEK-END COMMENT It is possible to-day to regard the outlook for a settlement of the Manchuria problem with rather more optimism than was possible a week ago, although it has to be added that a very great deal remains to be done and1,055 words
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Article268 1931-11-23 8 At the Rotary Club tiffin at the Adelphi Hotel on Wedne3day Dr. J. S. Webster will speak on Cancer. As November 26, 1331. is an Ameri?r.n national holiday < Thanksgiving Day), the American Consulate General will be closed to business on that day. Lady Clementi will distribute the iprizes and268 words
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Article414 1931-11-23 8 THE FIRST ORDER 50 Per Cent. Tax on Many Luxury Articles (.British Radio Official Service] I Rugby, Nov. 21. Last night the Board of Trade issued the first Order under the Abnormal Importations Act, which became law yesterday afternoon. The Order imposes as from Wednesday next414 words
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Article48 1931-11-23 8 Duties on British Goods Expected Washington, Nov. 21. The immediate imposition of ccunter-vailing duties, making the United States' charges on imports from Great Britain equal to those charged on United SL-ates' products by Great Britain will, it is stated, be ordered by the United States Government.48 words
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Article238 1931-11-23 8 Captivating British Musical Farce After Young Woodley, to see Let's Love and Laugh, which opened at the Capitol last night, is to realise that British pictures have entered an era in complete competition with Hollywood. For Let's Love and Laugh Ls a most original and captivating238 words
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Article99 1931-11-23 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Nov. 22. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify Saturday's rubber prices as follows Spot 27 7 8 d. (2 15 16d). Forward 3d. (3 l!16d.). The market is quiet. Mr. H. Edward Clayton, manager of Ulu Yam and Puchong Tin Dredges,99 words
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83 1931-11-23 8 NANKING FORGIVES China's Four V«tr h. Adopts Un I Reuters Far El I Hißhly important develops se.ssion of the Fourth N Congress this ifttfttooi the Four T«M Plan Yen Hsi-shan and F. bers of the OHM fc. Kuomlntang. The Four Year Pbn ening83 words
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Article309 1931-11-23 8 Claim Against Bali Civ* Firm Dismissal A claim lor 54.»0.^ dan. mer employers. Iteaan fv Caves, was brought in tin Bupri I Lumpur on Wednesday in Hawkins, (says the M;i!.r \i, which was heard before thi !i N. Mudie was baxd <m >] SSQ salai v in lietl309 words
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Article107 1931-11-23 8 Hush Money at the Alhambra The Alhambia TtWAtrc OpOMi M last night with Hush Ifonrj Bennett and CHim Moon MUXMg deals with gangland U is mclm»-<. parts. The theme of the p4l tu: 1 that who is faced by blackmail which tl home and happiness This them, result in a107 words
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Article98 1931-11-23 8 Criminal Breach 1(l Trust I From Our Oui I Before thC District Ittd house. I OmtongM Hi'":" charged on thlW *****)1 II clerk of Messrs Guthrif and in such capacity entru I perty. to wit. $201 W) hi breach of trusi of tbl and third charts r,98 words
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Article44 1931-11-23 8 Quite a sensation wv Muniripal VtbfclM D discovery of certau. il amount involved and relates to h< < i A letter written to I ment by a man who I official receipt for a enquiry, which it II I*M defalcations A Departm and further development-44 words
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Advertisement202 1931-11-23 8 ■I 111 CANADIAN CU« fy*i MfMIRifV m I (/> mmm w &js Makes a fine thirst quencher 7 when ginger ale is added CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD.. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong*. (Incorporated in Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. HAVE YOU TRIED OUR BREAKFAST S202 words
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Advertisement36 1931-11-23 8 OOXA FOR ACCURACY RELIABILITY THE LATEST AND SMARTEST DESIGNS IN WRIST WATCHES POCKET WATCHES ALARM CLOCKS TRAVELLING CLOCKS CAN BE HAD FROM The Sole Agents Distributors For S.S. F.M.S. U. S. De SUVA BROS. Jewellers Singapore36 words
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4112 1931-11-23 9 COUNCIL DISCUSSES COMMISSION PROPOSAL fighting party to the front, and. notwithstanding the nearness of the front to the railway, the principle of neutrality had on the whole, ben preserved. The fact that the military operations in Manchuria had considerably developed beyond the initial zone resulting in the possibility of Soviet4,112 words
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Article242 1931-11-23 9 FIVE MISSING Heroic Rescue Work in Blazing Shaft FReuter's Service] Londcn, Nov. 21. Eleven were killed and 40 injured as a result of an explosion at Bentley Colliery. Donc^ster. London, Nov. 21. f The death roll in the Bentley Pit disaster is, 1 now 18.242 words
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Article90 1931-11-23 9 Accelerated Penang Service Next Month (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkck, Nov. 22. Their Majesties tested the Diesel locomotive, making a visit to the ancient capital of Ayudhya to-day. The new train unit service from Bangkok to Penang hauled by Diesels vill be operative from the beginning of December.90 words
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Article481 1931-11-23 9 Tapper Fatally Attacked by Tiger News of a Chinese rubber tapper being attacked by a tiger, while tapping on a rubber estate in the Dindings. and the discovery of his dismembered body about a mil? :>\vay from the spot where his tapping utensils were found, has just been481 words
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Article127 1931-11-23 9 Reuter 's Service] Paris, Nov. 22. The statsman. M. Loucheur. died at 2.30 p.m. to-day. The death of Mr. Ho Kong Kee, J.P., of Kuala Pilah occurred on November 15, at his residence No. 53. Lister Road, Kuala Pilah. The late Mr. Ho Kong Kee who came127 words
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Advertisement191 1931-11-23 9 BRING THE KIDDIES EARLY TO OUR X'MAS BAZAAR We have hundreds of different toys to select from. A toy for every child. GAMES, TOYS, CRACKERS, PICTURE AND STORY BOOKS, DECORATIONS, ETC., ETC. ROBINSON CO.^LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. W TRAVEL BY AIR I BATAVIA and for BUSINESS191 words
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Advertisement829 1931-11-23 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FOBTNUiUTLI BXFBEBI SCBVICS MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WtKKLY S£RVICL LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrire Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Ruule subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails ALCINOUB For Holland, London and Hamburg Nov. 23 Nov.829 words
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Advertisement581 1931-11-23 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in **"gi*™d) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer j^ gjn^p,,,.^ 5.3. CITY OP ROUBAIX For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Nov 29 s.s. CITY OP PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec' 14 OUTWARDS.581 words
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Advertisement363 1931-11-23 10 British India and Apcar Line. (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARCn SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL n UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN LONDON AND FAR LAST MAIL BERVH I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA Vn Due Tonnage. Singapore. h u» 1931. 1<( KHYBER 9,000 Nov. 24 NALDEIM RAWALPINDI 17,000363 words
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Advertisement724 1931-11-23 11 0. S. K. Line. KlKOPfc. AFRICA. NORTH AND SOI 111 AMERICA AND INDIA K H<>4AI MARL 1 LOS ANGELES and NLW VORK Sal1 .Express Freight Service) [Ftoni Kor>r ,A> M.%81 LONDON. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Dunkirk ar.c a. -twerp via Colombo, Aden. Suez and Port baic Df 18 19 r HONTEVIDCO nritn.W.724 words
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Advertisement597 1931-11-23 11 WILLAR SXEAMSHIF UNhS. LTu". (IE mil SAILING NOIK \\m ■1 OF FAMOUS II m\\ PKKSIDENT LTNKK> JIM MI I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \l« ■I I FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via LOLOMBO IIM ■II > PORT SMi), ALtXANDKIA, NAPLtS IB Mm I i'pore. Spore. Penang. N. Vork \V^^597 words
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Advertisement839 1931-11-23 11 K. P. ML KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA,] (Incorporated In Holland.) DNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to.— Passage. Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penanf of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BL'REAt'839 words
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Article199 1931-11-23 12 By arrangement with the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, Limited, Christmas Greeting Telegrams addressed to Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Irish Free State, Australia, Canada, Ceylon, South, East and West Africa, India (including Burma), other parts of the British Empire, Algeria, Belgium, China, Czecho-Slovakia, Danzig, Denmark, France,199 words
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Article194 1931-11-23 12 Service to Siam. Burma, India, Iraq Palestine and Egypt. Commencing with the mail to be closed at Penang on Friday evening Nov. 27th. for connection at Alor Star with the homeward bound aircraft of the Netherlands East Indies Europe Dutch Air Service, air mail corresponds !iee will194 words
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Article71 1931-11-23 12 Gibraltar. Oct. 25. The British liner Clan MacWhirter. which yesterday sent out a S O S stating that she was drifting with her fires out and no head of steam twenty miles south-west of Cadiz, sent out another message this morning, which said: "Situation satisfactory. Proceeding voyage71 words
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Article119 1931-11-23 12 Per Medusa. Nov. 21st.— Messrs W. H. Gubbins. Cuthbertson and T. H. S. Allen. Per Kinta. Nov. 21st.— Messrs D. M. Miller Handley, E. Breyer. Gan Leong Fat. G. A. Siddons. Gill and Mi?s H. Rogers. Pef Larut. Nov. 22nd. Mesd:\mes Thompson iind Exham and Mr. Nichols. The119 words
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Advertisement647 1931-11-23 12 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by trn well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA v3.352 tons). (Cargo only.] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabias de647 words
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Advertisement385 1931-11-23 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated In D.8.A.) "v GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK~SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New V o Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Du Sails M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 De C t«| M.S. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 Eke 14 M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 jani J For rates and particulars385 words
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Miscellaneous688 1931-11-23 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TSAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut j 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p m Tuesday and Friday 7. 30 a.m. Serembai*. Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam,688 words
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Miscellaneous190 1931-11-23 12 for Rangoon 22. Fushimi Maru, Jap. 6846, from London 22, for Yokohama 23. Hai Hing, Norw. 2561, from Singapore 22, for Penang 23. Karuah, Brit. 112, from Muar 21. for Muar 23. Hong Peng. Brit. 2525, from Rangoon 21, for Hong Kong 22. Flevo, Brit. 123, from K. Baroe 21,190 words
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Article173 1931-11-23 13 A Cardiff Man for Manager Duties as manager of the Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co., Ltd.. one of the best-known shipbuilding firms in the Far East, have been assumed by Mr. J. A. Bonnyman. who recently arrived from Cardiff. Wales, for that purpose. Mr. Bonnyman, who was a173 words
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Article111 1931-11-23 13 Alexandria: 1 plague ca:>e and 1 death. Baghdad: 1 cholera case (Imported); 1 smallpox case. Basrah: 1 cholera case p.nd 1 death as against 9 cases and 10 deaths during the preceding week. Calcutta: 28 cholera cases and 14 deaths as against 19 cases and 10 deaths during111 words
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Article1704 1931-11-23 13 Petersfield Runs on Rocks With the Commander- in-Chief of the China Squadron. Sir Howard Kelly, and Lady Kelly, aboard. H.M.S Petersfield. the Admiral's yacht, was wrecked in the vicinity of Foochow and became a total loss. All hands were landed on Tung Yung Island. Further details of1,704 words
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Advertisement399 1931-11-23 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Bea d Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. yephone: WHL Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malaya. I Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special399 words
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Advertisement354 1931-11-23 13 ■pS^a^Aat builds Mellin's Food, when mixed as directed, so closely resembles breast milk that it provides the vital nourishment for the building of sturdy limbs and vigorous brain and lays the foundation of a sound constitution. The steady increase in weight, happy days and tranquil nights that follow immediately Meliin's354 words
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Article187 1931-11-23 14 British Army's New Equipment London. Oct. 30. A new tank has been made for the British Army which is as much at home in water as on land. The tank can "swim" in a wide deep river or be launched from a battleship! climb out of water187 words
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Advertisement242 1931-11-23 14 ALna &scrras/V gg^^^^^^g^^^^^^^^#n^y^ II SKould Women dread I the approach of a perfectly I natural event? 1 1 T^TATURE never intended you to suffer II -*-^l unduly. Why is it then that so many II thousands of women experience such pain I and weakness I Simply because the body lacks242 words
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Advertisement499 1931-11-23 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANE OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in Rngland by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600.000 snare* of £5 each £3.000.000 Reserve Fund £4,000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 BEAD OFFICE: 38. Bisnopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong499 words
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Advertisement327 1931-11-23 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Oapltai C3.000.000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrle, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Bir Thomas Catto, Bart 6ir. C. C.327 words
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Advertisement211 1931-11-23 14 TUP SOUTH jffl^| BRITISH %^f INSCRAMK (OMI'W) iimi,,, FIRE, MARINE, TRANsb AffT) MOTOR CAB INSURANCE A( KPTED LOWEST CIKIUNT R ATEs L. C. MARGOIKH "If! Manag., Office: 2. Pink] on Gv^o THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LT| FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL AGCIDKNI INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: CJenrraJ M*nM«211 words
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Miscellaneous656 1931-11-23 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from656 words
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Article636 1931-11-23 15 ;l|, for Reorganising •>( pnrtment ji'-ultur.-il Advisory Com- mber Sth, at which the present. The Ag. Mr. F. W. South tor (1 C( -operation. Mr. > tor, Rubber Research Eaton, The Principal. College, Mr. O. T. Dussek. Mi If. J. Kcnnaway. K. M Michaux. Mr. G. Stanton, Tin-636 words
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Article511 1931-11-23 15 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES November 21 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 14 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 3 16 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 18 London. 30 days" sight 2 4 3 32 London, demand 2 4 1 16 London. T.T. 24 1 32511 words
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Article135 1931-11-23 15 Changes in Representative Prices [United Press Association New York, Nov. 20 21. American Can. Com. 74% 74 > t Cities Service 71, 7« s Colombia Gas and Elec. 20 20 v Curtis Wright If, Electric Bond and Sha;e 16 16'^. Gen. Electric 23' 27 :t s135 words
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Article61 1931-11-23 15 U.S. Rubber Co. Have Not Acquired Interest I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Lcndcn. Nov. 22. The London representatives of Dunlops Ltd.. refute the rumour that the U.S. Rubber Company or any of its principal shareholders have acquired an interest in the Dunlop Tire and Rubber Corporation of the61 words
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Article175 1931-11-23 15 i British Rwiio— Official Service J Nov. 7 19 20. Amsterdam 9.4 9 v 9.32 Athens 310 305 305 Bombay U 6Ud Is. 6 532d U. 6Ud Berlin 16 15 13 16 15 Brussels 27 U 27'. 27 Bucharest 635 632 IL.l L 630 Rhi> 4 3 15 16175 words
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Article65 1931-11-23 15 Firm Demand in London and Amsterdam I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Nor. 22. The Sunday Times stresses the firm demand for rubber shares in London and Amsterdam and assigns as reasons the facts that people are purchasing on the ground that in time values must clear closer65 words
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Article206 1931-11-23 15 Stabilisation Rather Than Price Increase London. Nov. It. The Time.s says that the price of silver having already appreciably increased, the agreement recommended by a Committee between the Indian Government and the producers, should have for its aim stabilisation ra-ther than an advance in price. New York:206 words
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Article137 1931-11-23 15 Boxer Indemnity for Cotton Mills Nankitqg. Nov. 2. Having received the official approval of th«* Central Political CounrU concerning its proposal for the employment of surplus funds of the British Boxer Indemnity Refund as security for the purchase of spindles and other textile machinery on long trim credit137 words
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Article23 1931-11-23 15 Unemployment in the textile induMrv in Leipester has gone dov n 37 per cent, in the last ten weeks, states n London ra'.'V.23 words
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765 1931-11-23 15 TEKRITORY Estimated DURING THE DURING THE DURING THE DURING THE fl 100 acre* under EsUtes during during MONTH YEAR 1931 MONTH YEAR 1931 and over 100 acres Ports Dealers of the the year during durilie Foreign W From From Dpaltrs durin* JH Labucn Labuan Hi <»765 words
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Advertisement77 1931-11-23 15 exceed $12,000.000 M m Assurance In force over 535.000.000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. 'Incorporated In the Straite Settlements) HMO OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil street. Singapore LONDON OPF!CE 27. Old Jewry. EC. company has MO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the77 words
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Article906 1931-11-23 16 A DISPUTED GOAL Spurs' Best Display This Season i CHELSEA BEAT ARSENAL m A FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] > London, Nov. 22. 1 The weather yesterday was sunny and con- 1 ditions ideal for football. The Chelsea-Arsenal 1 encounter drew 65.000 fans to Stamford Bridge <906 words
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Article952 1931-11-23 16 Positions of the Clubs to Date Including Saturday's results Goais. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pte. Everton 16 12 3 1 50 25 25 Sheffield Wed. 16 10 4 2 46 33 22 West Bromwich A. 17 9 5 3 35 19 21 Huddersfield 16 8 4952 words
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Article30 1931-11-23 16 Another Singapore Prizewinner [Reuter's Far Eastern Service! London, Nov. 20. A i-;G0 ticket m the Irish Swrrp ha? bWQ drawn by "Troy," care of United Engineers. oir£a'p<»"t.30 words
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Article123 1931-11-23 16 THIRTEENTH VICTORY Cardiff on Level Terms at Half-time (Keufcer's Service] London, Nov. 21. The South Africans played their fifteenth match and gained their thirteenth victory at Cardiff this afternoon, where they won by 13 points to 5. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, Nov. 22. There were123 words
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Article146 1931-11-23 16 Northumberland Overwhelmned by Durham (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Northumberland sustained a crushing defeat to the tune of 30 points to 3 at the hands of Durham at Gosforth. At Manchester Lancashire beat Yorkshire 10 6. Splendid football was witnessed in the Cambridge-Blackheath fixture but Oxford and the146 words
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Article147 1931-11-23 16 Canzoneri Beats Kid Chocolate [Reuters Service! New York. Nov. 21. Tony Canzoneri outpointed Kid Chocolate in a ten round contest, successfully defending his world's light-weight title. The winner was presented with the Lonsdale Belt won by the late Freddy Welsh. This is the second serious challenge147 words
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Article87 1931-11-23 16 To Run in Manchester November Handicap [Reuters Service] London, Nov. 21. H.H. the Aga Khan's intention not to run Ut Majeur in the Manchester November Handicap has been revised and it is now expected that he will start. Lrndon, Later. The Aga Khan confirm? that Ut Majeur will87 words
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Article73 1931-11-23 16 Jubilee Inter-Varsity Football Match [Reuter's Service 1 Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 21. In the inter-Varsity football match Yale beat Harvard by 3 goals to nil. All predictions were swept away by the mighty atom of Yale, the diminutive captain. Albie Booth, who. with a field goal, sent 57.00073 words
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Article69 1931-11-23 16 Queensland Dismissed Cheaply by South Africans IReuter's Service] Brisbane, Nov. 21. At Brisban?. where they open their first Test match this week-end, the South Africans on Saturday scored 38 for the loss of 2 wickets, no play being possible on Friday owing to rain. Queensland had previously been69 words
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Article56 1931-11-23 16 The following team will represent the Y.M. C.A. in a hockey match against the Indian Association on the Y.M.C.A. ground on Thursday. November 26th. at 5 p.m.: C. C. Meredith; R. Lyne. C. Angus; O. Dwyer, Lee Fong Lim. P. C. Sands; M. Catchatoor, A. N. Katyal, J.56 words
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Article960 1931-11-23 16 SINGAPORE BEAT JOHORE Visitors' Line Crossed Five Times Singapore 24pts.; Johore. 6pts. In defeating Johore in the Malaya Cup at the S.C.C. on Saturday by 24pts. to 6, Singapore, for a time at least, struck their best form and. to all intents and purposes, ran their opponents960 words
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Article40 1931-11-23 16 Jackson Millar 50 Metres Race There were 18 entrants in the 50 Metres Race for the Jackson-Millar Cup, which was swum off yesterday morning in three heats. The final result was: 1. R. Goldman, 2. Cairns 3, Elliot.40 words
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Article21 1931-11-23 16 Mr. C. J. Chisholm, of Kuala Lumpur, has gone to Hong Kong. He expects to be away for about three weeks.21 words
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Advertisement116 1931-11-23 16 MAURICE CHEVALIER^ LATEST 1 iM HisMasfei^>ice RECORDS I b. 9 2.2 I ama Iner y y I Bon Soir b. 3684 T M 7 eal i Itsa Great Life "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS Rafflcs PUcc Slngg, I® The World's gWmlJotiimnnle at jnttm all dealers. I -f^^B_4A>_ M IB II Henry Waugh S116 words
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