The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 December 1931

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    16 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. 13,510. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, SA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1931. 10 CENTS.
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    THE DAY'S NEWS
    351 1 The League is new faced with a new pioblem, that of appointing representatives of the Powers to visit Manchuria Page 9. London newspapers welcome indications that leading protectionist countries now desire to discuss tariff questions Page 9. The Labour attitude towards the Government's Indian policy was defined
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    THE PRIEST
    1583 1 TIN priest is the first of those whom G >Xl--smith called 'the three g-eatest c haracters upon tarth". Since the eighteenth century his difficulties have multiplied. He has no longer a .submissive congregation trained to the authority of scripture. They demand proof bt cause they imagine that all
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      348 1 MlLtt^f^ OBTAINABLE AT ALL LKADING PROVISION STORES RAFFLES JJOTEL TO-NIGHT TEA DANCE INFORMAL DANCE H. 39 —8.15 p.m. 9.4S— MIDNIGHT 1 MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, DECEMBER sth SPECIAL TIFFIN DANCE 1 to 2.30 p.m. And Then Try a Real IN THE GRILL ROOM. li ase Make your Reservation m Advance
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      308 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME Saturday Night 9 15 p to 11 p m Grand March from TANNHAUSER Wagner Overture JOLLY ROBBERS Suppe Operatic Selection CARMEN Bizet Minuet Paderewski #|NH*llil Interval 10 Minute,. Selection THE PIRATES +mmm^ OF PENZANCE Sullivan Pianoforte Solo PERPETUMMOBILE Weber (Soloist Mr. A. P. Santiago)
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      204 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Where to go this evening Page 5. Bankruptcy and other public notice- Page William Jacks and Co. are agents for Timonox White Page 8. Bisurated Magnesia is recommended by doctors Page 6. CHRYSLER LOW INITIAL COST X'MAS SHOPPING See THE GIFT SHOP 9 THE ARCADE. OFF RAFFLES PLACE.
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    RONALD COLMAN'S DOUBLE
    197 2 Trials of an English Actor I From Our Own Correspondent I By Dutch Air Mail! Ixindon, Nov. 17. Allot m Wonderland, which wa^ made as a" BBnl film m 1927. lias been made into a talkie. We have the double of Ronald Colman m a character part,
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      499 2 GRAFTON BRAND i»i:it«» v i it stabilised. Non-polscnous. 10 vote. Useful for Mouth Wash. Dentifrice. Singapore Sar, Insect Bites and Stings. Bleaching and teOJMtiDf Stains. 4 oz. bottle 60 cents. 1 lb. bottle $1.50 INSIST ON GRAFTON BRAND. Obtainable at Chemists and Stares, or from MEDICAL HALL LTD., 3. Battery
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      789 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. h NOTICE 15 Hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained Id the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Erection and Completion of a Small Pumping Station, a Block of 2 quarters for
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      601 2 TENDERS. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of December .sth, 1931, for the following works: 1. Extension and alteration to the Sub-Post Office at Katong; 2. Erection of Quarters for the Janitor nt the College of Medicine. Sepoy Lines; 3. Supply of
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      874 2 NOTICE. SIN CHEW JIT POH, Lm Tins premier Chinese daily newspaper has offered and is ottering th* fa tisers desiring of covering Malaya's high-class market. BtOMM Us tr« m »-> ever 13.000 reaches practically every leading place m the country On the the more the circulation increases, the greater the
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      308 2 0 THE WEEK Xi~ Friday. 4th. High Water, 05.30. 7.7 ft.. 17.15, 7.9 ft "Hockey Khalsa vs. R.1.. R.I. S.R.C. vs. M.C.U. at S.R.C. Rugby. Gloucesters A vs. Public Services A at Tanglir. J Children's Concert. Victoria Memorial Hall. 5.10 p.m. Catholic Club conceit 8.30 p.m S.C.C. Billiards championship final.
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    PERAK CRIMINAL ASSIZES
    1029 3 MANAGER COXVICTKD Pocketed Proceeds of Rubber Sales Sentence of 18 months' rigorous Imprisonment v.us passed by the Honbl- Mr. Justice Burton at the Perak Assize Court, en P. A. N.ipalini;am. at cne time Manager of Melintang Rubber Estate. Teluk Ar.. l :cn. who vac convicted on a
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    UNEMPLOYED
    33 3 The Position m France Paris. Nov. 21. The uei'kly official statistics show a sensible increase m unemployment since the beginning of the year. The number registered has increased from "28.53(5 to 71.462.
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      326 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 11, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PKNANG. !4, Klyne Street KIAI.A 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 for
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    For a Woman with Taste
    381 4 It is Easy \(BvOur Woman Correspondent) -7o Dress well*-. COLOUR and more colour seems to i be worn, although black continues to hold an important place m the smart woman's wardrobe. Several new shades of green are being worn m the daytime and for evening,
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    A NEW HOSIERY MODE
    122 4 A NEW HOSIERY MODE Along with new millinery and new whims m footgear comes the mede for darker and sheerer stockings. These now fashions m hosiery are dbolayed by Ruth Chatterton. Even the evening stockings worn by Miss Chatterton are dark, but become a mere wisp of cloud when pullM
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    THE NEW BOWLER
    88 4 Much has been written about t-he popularity of the bowler which came into vogue with a creat rush m the Spring- and many are the prophecies that same would not last, but this •nappy new nr.llinery has come to stay and is the choice of fair-haired Judith
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    To be 'New' a Fashion Must be Old
    1756 4 A PEEP AT LONDON— London. TO b<- really "new" m these days a fashion must be old. W« have Marie Stuart hais. Mthwmymen and. Of coarse. number ol cmrt, Victorian After the bustle uhirh m modified form, has embellished a number of
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    THE MARRIAGE WILL NOT TAKE PLACE
    573 4 rE girl with the violet eyes was trying very delicately to sympathise with her tall friend about the latter's broken engagement. I appreciated the difficulty of her task and sighed m sympathy too, though I did not know either girl, writes Marion Webster. The
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    THE EMPRESS EUGENIE HAT
    166 4 THE EMPRESS EUGENIE HAT The most interviewed ot all artists. Van Donyon, has laid it dewn that the Empress Eugenic hat. so pleasing to all save tIK ostriches, is •delicious on pretty women, supportable on beautiful ones and odious on all others." But he leaves to someone else the delicate
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    Christmas Presents
    367 4 Christmas Presen ts Home Made Bij Our Woman Correspondent) -For Slump Time WITH Christmas drawing near, it is time to be thinking of presents, but most of us find our pockets sadly depleted this year, so our thoughts should turn to what we can make at home. For those who
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    A STREAK OF SILVER
    113 4 While women concentrate on the Charm ot black and white, silver becomes Interesting m the hands of the milliner. With velvet, .she makes effective use of silver tissue, and silver feathers as well as flowery oddments and ribbon cockades gleam on dark fur felts For the
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    FOR SOMEONE SLIM
    112 4 A white ninon frock for someone young and I slim follows the fashion by being trimmed with black m the most unobtrusive way possible. The bodice Ls not draped, yet there is a knot of the material on cne shoulder m contract from the other supported by
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    EGG-CUPS TO NOTE
    99 4 The newest egg-cups are fascinating. They are of glass, much like cocktail glasses, mounted on saucers and following the fashion by beingcoloured. There was a set of six m green, not the pale sea-green which one gets m embossed glass vases, but a mere vivid tone not
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    LACE AND CHIFFON
    72 4 For informal dinner wear bh-ck lace r\nd chiffon still holds it own, according to Vivienne Osborne. Miss Osborne's gown m one of her fewest films is of chiffon with a hem -line of the lace, and her smart little cape is composed t>f Lice with a border
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    LONG SKIRTS
    182 4 A Boon to Petite Ladies According! to fash* i the past Often ftmn <■■ -all women. becailK M Is an N make extreme and exott mo* advantage on modlfci thai n u-et Cow knehes tn betghi Miriam Hopkin*. Bin and In .mbt'icc: Mnom the diminutf have itruggled auan^t
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    MEN, TOO, EMBROIDER
    68 4 Men. M broidery. l«cent eirldei at an exhibition when Perr rereived nnirh admi) .xpn-ssth.-irpat.mr I, U of ch.ns. and DM -M very creditably But I neediew.inan who tl (fen with hrt rmbnud.: exhibited, m «kW vi show I pattern. ■ccurat*l> and much-valued WUfUln It ls noticeable that
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    FUR, BY DEGREES
    61 4 •Fur. by fefim" uU; vogue of the mow. 'in no* m mine may be nmiy luxurious or m you cannot afford wch i m makiii" ti* '>v I happy Capt-s In f»r vary liest |x*Hs hay. boteW match. WhW under Urn chin, into and. to |M the
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    15 4 graH Mr ciuri- c A-stor fttttnfed ti.sJi- vice at Plymouth H.n-i>»- mi- pushed inti> the
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      186 5 looOTaiy LAST NIGHT OF The Brilliantly-Produced UFA Romance of the Imperial Russian Court Adapted from LEO TOLSTOY'S Inspiring Story HADJI MURAT Everybody's talking about the Magnificent Regal Scenes of the Imperial Court at St Petersburg Inspiring Musical and Dance Ensembles presenting the celebrated Russian Ballet. Vocal Sequences by the Renowned
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    BOY PRODIGIES OF FOOTBALL
    1087 6 Basrin and Others who Have Become Famous m their Teens.. Of the players of manly games there are many who are good, but few who may be called gieat. They only are great who do greatly m the hour of severest trial. Hobbs and Macaitney. Bradman
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    AUSTIN FIRST
    554 6 Comment on Lawn Tennis Ranking IBy Dutch Air Maill The Lawn Tennis Association vt.'stt.'ida> issueci the official ranking list for 1931. It is M follows. tl\e numbers m parenthesis indicating the ranking of the players 12 months ago MEN 1. H. W. Austin <I>. 2. F J. Perry
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    GOLD ON IRISH FARM
    146 6 Excitement m County Tyrone irvom Our Own Correspondent] Groat excitement prevails unflOfl the Inhabit ants of Dungannon. County Tyrone tt result uf a report that a local farmer has discoven gold on his farm. Mr. John Wiggins of Bessmount was the lucky finder. He vvas inspectir<
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    WINTER AT THE ZOO
    133 6 Somnolent Snakes and Tired Turtles U^Yom Our Own Correspondent] Many of the Zoo animals are settling down for their long winter siestas. In the next few v.eeks large numbers of them will evidence no interest m visitors or even m feeding time. The pythons are already
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      342 6 I Highest Circles— /W^\ I I Lipton's Tea is the Km H choice of those Jr II who can appreciate I ml I 1 UPTON'S I I YELLOW LABEL I TF A I I WORLD FAMOUS FOR QUALITY I I Otk.rSt.ndMdßleud.: OEEHiIU»EI.| »tB)Unl. ■1 77 ?e Blood is the Stream
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    ADELPHI HOTEL'S AFFAIRS
    522 7 HE DKKKNTURE ISSUE Largest Holders Claim Foreclosure INTEREST UNPAID l lv- latest position m the financial affairs Ike Adelphi lli.lcl Ltd.. against whom 11. Willirs. a former managing director, 1 ii< tl yaigmrnt for $11,000 m April. I MM revealed it. the Supreme Court the Chief Justice
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    MALAYAN ESTATE OWNERS
    230 7 Organising Meetings In Pahang nizing meeting of the Malayan Estate] elation wai held m the Chamber Bentong. at noon en Friday. by Tr.v.k.ty Wong Huan. who was Tov.kay Tan Long of Bentong. and Hardiim. Tcwkays Yong Kirn and I R:\ub Kipal speaker was Mr. Choo Kia B
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    REFORM CLUB TO ADMIT WOMEN
    34 7 London, Nov. 25. rabli' institutions have just tumbled red to men for a century the Reform j decided after a hectic discussion to ■MB on Fridays and Saturdays. j
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    GOVERNMENT TO TAKE FIRM ACTION
    779 7 TERRORISM IN INDIA To Wipe Out "Dirty Anarchism" Lon-Jon, Nov. 24. M rqiu:>s ol Lothian m the House of Lords foreshadowed drastic action against tern;.- ism. Lord Brentford, drawing attention to murder and outrages on British citizens m India, congratulated Sir Samuel Hoare on the
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    A WAR ECHO
    200 7 Capture of Important Documents London, Nov. 24. The Daily Express claims to have discovered llil' man who really ended the war. Tho new rival to Marshal Foch is a hitherto unknown English subaltern, Lieutenant E. J. Rollings, late of the Tan 1 Corps and now a policeman
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    PREMIER'S APPEAL TO MR. CHURCHILL
    452 7 INDIA DEBATE Amendment to Mr. Mac Donald's Motion I British Radio Official Service] Ru^by, Dec. 2. Th: debute m the Commons on the r^otion approving the declaration of the Government's Indian policy, made by the Prime Minister at the Round-Table Conference on Tuesday, was begun
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    GOVERNOR'S BUNGALOW
    103 7 Question m Parliament Withdrawn I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Lcndcn, Dec. 2. The CjUfftllon of which Mr. Lister Mac Donald had sjtven notice concerning the Governor's bungalow at Penang Hill has been withdrawn. I Our London correspondent cabled on Nov. 25: Mr. IfacDonald has given notice that
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    ROYAL LOVE
    156 7 Another Romance m Rumania Bucharest, Ncv. >4. Once more the love affairs of a prominent member cf the Rumanian Royal family form a leading topic of interest. Prince Nicolas, the Kings brother and erstwhile Regent during the Boy King's tenure of the throne, has unexpectedly married the lady
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    GRAMOPHONE RECORDING
    84 7 Sound-Proof Halls for London Company Lcndcn, N'c.v. 13. Sound-proof halls made of a preparation containing seaweed and gramophone needles made of sapphire were among the wonders seen at the inauguration of the new recording studios of H.M.V. Gramophone Company. London. In addition to three studios of different dimensions,
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    HON. KATHERINE PLUNKETT
    76 7 HON. KATHERINE PLUNK ETT Lived m Five Reigns London, Nov. 11. The Hon. Katherine Plunkett, who has liv«»d In the reigns of five sovereigns and was once nursed by Sir Walter Scott, celebrated her 111 th birthday to-day feasting with her relatives at her home m Ireland. She ate heartily,
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    MATTERS OF INDIAN INTEREST
    623 7 PLIGHT OF REPATRIATES An Unjust Labour Charge IBy Our Indian Correspondent The scheme cf repatriation of Indians from countries like Malaya has failed, because it has I brought untold miseries on the repatriates, es- pecially en those who are colonial-born. They are accustomed to a different
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    INCITING TROOPS
    131 7 Paterson Convicted at Old Bailey London, Nov. 23. I A truculent speech m defence of Communism was made by Frank Paterson. until recently connected with the newspaper, the Daily Work- er. when convicted at the Old Bailey of endeavouring to seduce members of His Majesty's forces from their
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    ROUND-EUROPE
    87 7 Japan Invited to Take Part m Air Race Tokyo, Nov. 19. I A formal invitation has been received by the Japanese Aeronautical Society from the International Federation Headquarters m France to participate m the biennial aviation contest round Eurcpe which is to take place m July next under the
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    MARSHAL JOFFRE
    67 7 Statue Unveiled at Birthplace Perpignan, Nov. 22. M. Maginot. War Minister, spoke at the unveiling of the equestrian statue of Marshal Joffre at Rivesaltes, his birthplace, where his father had a small wine business. M. Maglnot recalled the General's distinguished career and ?mphasised that he, after his success,
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    BRITISH DISARMAMENT DELEGATION
    177 7 PREMIER TO GO Five Other Cabinet Ministers lannMi Radio omciM Service I Rugby, Dec. 2. The importance which the B? itish Government Is known to attach to the forthcoming World Disarmament Conference received further emphasis to-day when at question time m the Commons the Prime Minister made
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    COMMUNISM IN KUANTAN
    542 7 Police Charge Estate Labourers j The existence of a Communist c lenient m a [mixed labour force, and alleged grievances have led to serious trouble on Jeram Kuantan Estate. about eight miles from Kuantan. (states the j Malay Mail> and as a result the police made ft
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    CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY
    235 7 The Annual Baby Show The following appeal is forwarded by the President for publication: The Child Welfare Society proposes this year to celebrate their annual baby show on Tuesday, December 15th, 1931. and I am writing on behalf of this Society to ask y:m to contribute 1
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING
    348 7 THE AGENDA Customs Union and Defence Contribution The Orders of the Day far the meeting ol tlie Legislative Council to be btM en Monday :n--clude the following; Question by Mr. Lim Chens; Ein "Will Government be pleased to furnish the most recent figures showing the number of
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    DR. G. C. MCGREGOR
    406 7 Senior Chieftain of St. Andrew's Society to Retire Dr. G. C McGregor has disposed of I•« practise, MMI leaves Kuala Lumpur To-day for home, sailing i'rom Port Swei'enhavn by the Pairoelus (aaya Wednesday's Malay Mail) Dr. McGregor is retiring after 25 years m Kuala Lumpur. He
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    PROHIBITION
    31 7 Finland to Revise Her Decision llrisingfnrs. Nov. 24. Prohibition not having proved a con-picuoiw (ccs, the Finni.h Cfvernment has derided to ke a plebiscite on Mm que 'ion on DtSMriMV
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    GENERAL VON MUDRA
    33 7 German War-Time I .racier Dead IWlin, Nov. '*>. Thr denth Irt.s OOeiltlWl ;>t the ;»ne of eightyone of General von Mudra. War leader who commanded the Sixteenth Army Corps at Verdun.
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    NO MORE "DIVVERS" IN OXFORD
    54 7 The Congregation of Oxford University, after an extraordinarily hectic discussion, has decided to terminate "Divvers" or the examination n> Holy Scripture which for hundreds of years has compuLsorily preceded the general examinations The religious aspect is m no way tn question: it is entirely a
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1931. BRITISH POLICY IN INDIA
    1551 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1931. BRITISH POLICY IN INDIA In view of the utterances at various times by Mr. Winston Churchill and other members of the Conservative Diehards m regard to British policy towards India some fear on the part of India's delegates assembled m London as to
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    HOTEL MANAGER'S CASE
    351 8 DATE FIXED FOR HEARING Bail Extended For Mr. Laverton and Mrs. Campbell The case m which Mr. R. H. C. Laverton. manager of Raffles Hotel, and Mrs. Sylvia Ella Campbell, a boarding-house proprietress, are charged respectively with theft and dishonest retention of stolen property, was again mentioned
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    HOLLYWOOD HI-LIGHTS
    303 8 International Revue at the Theatre Coming direct from Hollywood the motion picture capital of the world, this aggregation of stage and screen artists will appear lov a limited engagement at the Victoria TlJMlll from Monday next. Rex Story and Ln Mantell are sponsoring this troupe of clever entertainers
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    ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL
    106 8 Sunday next is St. Nicholas Day. the Patron Saint of the School of English Church Musicinaugurated by Dr. Nicholson, late Organist of Westminster Abbey. The Choir of the Cathedral have lately become members of the Guild of St. Nicholas. and it is intended to emphasize this membership
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    AN ECHO OF OLD DAYS IN PAHANG
    120 8 Interest attaches to a notice of the wedding of Joy Rennie (daughter of Lt. Col. H. W. Rennie) to Captain Percy Honeyman. of the Royal Scots, at St. Margarets Chapel. Edinburgh Castle on November 2nd. as per papers to hand last mail Colonel
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    THE SOUTHERN SUN
    106 8 We owe it to Another Enthusiast fco revert to his letter earlier m the week m which he questioned whether the Southern Sun was m fact a Pokker. as has been frequently stated, or an Avro 10. the British version. On t«he strength of enquiries m what
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    THE PROBLEMS OF INDIA
    699 8 THE PROBLEMS OF INDIA LAST NIGHTS LECTURj Rev. J. KiAgham'i Suggestion- <By Our Indian C Striking tiibutes to India traditions, her and Bl rill pra nl achievement- and >„ achieve yet furthir <_r- Rev. J. J. Kingham. m is.. ing lecture en "India's Prob! i delivered last .light i thi
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    12 8 I Dr JOwphine wen CYntiv. Kuala UHttPUr January I). <M>>' UM CtMltt't'
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    REPRESENTING THE POWERS
    557 9 LEAGUE'S NEW PROBLEM U A Marked Lack of Enthusiasm" DIPLOMACY'S TEST [Reuter's Service j Paris, Dec. 2. C uncil met from I p.m till 7 p.m Dr Mimmoned when the position at «M itiSCll— €ld. Th,. Council rccog- the Japanese had carried out their 1 withdraw troops
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    BURMA'S FUTURE
    80 9 '^mrai Conference Debate Opens h Radio Official Service) Rugby. D«k\ 2. I Urn Burmese Round-Table ConKan to-day at St. James's Palace -■urmanshlp O f Lord Peel, s reply to a loyal message sent by •'''l meeting last week, expressing arnest hope that the delibera--1 h the delegates were
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    EMPIRE CO-OPERATION
    42 9 V Bruce on a Great Opportunity Itiata Radio— Official Service] Ruffby, Dec. 2. Brute, formerly Prime Minister ty—ch at the Royal Empire Hurt the statesmen of the Empire tod with the greatest opportunity ha* for stimulating greater ;<iid economic co-operation
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    OPPOSITION VIEWS ON INDIA
    269 9 A FIRM LINE Friendships Made at the Conference I British Radio— Official Service 1 Th,. v. R«*by, Dec. T},e debate on th* Governments Indian Z£*J2?t£T? m the House f c h Ti WIH contln ««i to-night. During SU?? M fy f last debate the Labour attltudc
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    PRINCE OF WALES
    98 9 Suffering From Chill of a "Malarial Nature" I British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 3. As Urn Prince of Wales is suffering from a iUght chill which keeps him indoors. Prince Otorne is to-day presenting the Colour on behalf of the King to the Portsmouth Division of
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    NEW SEARCHLIGHT
    93 9 A Valuable Defensive Arm I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 3. It is understood that the War Office has just tested a new searchlight of exceptional power which throws patterns on the sky enabling raiding aircraft to be spotted m the air much as artillery targets ar
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    PASSENGERS DELAYED
    58 9 Flood Damage on Siam Railway I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok. Dec. 3. Flood damage to the southern line held up passengers and mails proceeding to Penang and brains had to return to Bangkok this evening. Many passengers to Europe missed their connections, it is not known when
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    CHINA FLOODS
    63 9 Dean of Canterbury to Visit Area I Reuter's Service London. Dec. 3. Spraking at a meeting of the League of Nations Union at Canterbury the Dean of Canterbury, Dr. Hewlett Johnson, referring to the flood calamity m China, said he hoped to go to China at the beginning
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    DR. SCHACHT
    50 9 Ribs Broken m Car Smash I Reuter's Service] Berlin, Dec. 2. Dr. Schacht. ex-President of the Reichsbank. has entered a hospital with two broken ribs as a result of a car m which he was driving skidding on the icy road and crashing into a pile of wood.
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    LAW NOTICE
    47 9 Friday, December 4th Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. Summonse3-in -Chambers. Originating Summonses and Motion. Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell m the 2nd. Court at 11 a.m. Bankruptcy. Before the Registrar m Chambers at 10 ajn. Fixing list of cases.
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    21 9 Tlie Malay Mail was informed that there was a slight improvement m the condition of Mr. S. R. Wallace on Wednesday.
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    ADJUSTMENT OF TARIFFS
    318 9 BRITAIN'S EXPORTS Why Gold Standard Was Forsaken A NEW SITUATION I British Radio Official Service I Rugby, Dec. 3. The Government assurance given at question time m the House of Commons that no fiscal engagements of a binding character would !>e entered into with foreign countries likely
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    ANTI-DUMPING BILL
    112 9 Not to be Prejudiced by New Agreements (British Radio Official Service Rugby, Dec. 2. Great interest was evinced m the Commons at question time m an answer by Major Colville. Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade, to two questions designed to elicit the assurance that, pending discussions
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    "CRIBBING" FRAUD
    85 9 Saigon Cables to Paris Reuter's Service 1 Paris, Nov. 3. A long distance "cribbing" fraud is revealed by the official announcement that m future different civil service examination papers will be set m Paris and Saigon. Hitherto, the examinations have been held at eight m the morning of
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    NOT A RECORD
    61 9 Lowell Bayles' Land 'Plane Flight I Reuter's Service I Detroit, Dec. 2. An official re-check shows that Lowell Bayles' speed was only 281.9 miles an hour. The International Aero Federation has declared the attempt void because, according to the rules, the old record must be exceeded by
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    BELGIAN TRAIN SMASH
    43 9 Two People Killed and 24 Injured I Reuter's Service] Brussels, Dec. 3. So far two are dead and 24 injured through the express from Lille to Antwerp crashing into a passenger train from Brussels to Antwerp near Malines this evening.
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    KINGSFORD SMITH
    30 9 Mail Plane on Its Way To the North [Reuter's Service] Port Darwin, Dec. 3. Kingsford Smith's aeroplane has been repaired and he left for Koepang at 6.15 a.m.
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    118 9 In the course of a letter from the Middle Temple. London, to his father, Towkay Lim 'Seng Chew, of Ipoh. dated November 4, Mr. Lim Chin Nyean writes: "Rev. L. Proebstel, late Principal, Anglo-Chinese School, Ipoh. Mr. Poo Ying Chew (youngest son of Towkay Foo Nyit Tze, Ipoh) and I
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    CHANCELLOR NOT APPREHENSIVE
    76 9 VALUE OF STERLING Statement m House of Commons I Reuter's Service J London, Dec. 3. Factor; abroad were described by Mr. Neville Chamberlain at question tea m the He use of Commons as primarily responsible for the weakness of sterling m recent weeks. The Chancellor explained these
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    PLANTER'S FOUR MONTHS IN TURKISH PRISON
    164 9 Sequel to Fatal Flying Accident London, Nov. 23. Plunged into gaol m Turkey and forced to payextravagant fines was the experience of the record-breaking flyer. Leclair. the Sumatra rubber planter, who was forced to land at Tarsus during his flight from London tc Sumatra.
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    THE SCREEN
    341 9 A Fine Picture of Every Day Life Bad Girl, the Fox adaptation from the novel of the same name by Vina Dehnar. is a film well worth seeing. Those who had read the book will find the picture, which commenced at the Alhambra yesterday, a very pleasing representaton
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    COMMODITY MARKET
    77 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYUIGHTI London, Dec. 3. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £136 516 (£136 9 16). Forward £139 3|16 (£139 5 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's
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    EMPIRE CHRISTMAS PUDDING
    206 9 Ten Ton Present to the Unemployed [From Our Ov/n Correspondent] A ten ton Christmas pudding, made entirely of Empire ingredients, is to be presented this Christmas to the unemployed throughout the country by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, of which the Prince of Wales is the
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      614 11 ■If SAILING NOTICE \\l 11 OF FAMOUS 111 m\ PRESIDENT LINERS. IB MM I U MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON I l;< >^ SIXCIAPORF AM» ii.N\\<. via OLOMiiO 1I B HI >« IV>. IM»HT SAII>, \l»\\\ii,;JV NVl'lls I iS WV AM> CitNOA. i IB Mm Arrive Leave Leave \rn\r wf
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      907 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHA PPI J f ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA (Incorporated m Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WIIH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERW T'-f>vr\or,e No 54M rttta sut-connrctions to— Pa.^age Frt-lgh* Transnipmmt, Marine Departments and MaJMSBfil 'ir.^k la UN S;iaits Settlements (Sm^aporp anc of the Movt iks OIFUIAL
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    "THE SCULPTOR SPEAKS"
    707 12 Epstein's Reply to Critics of His Art Mr. Epstein: "While I was doing the work [Rimal m Epping Forest, my wife said, 'They will never be abte to make a fuss this time.' (Smiling I shall never forget Mr. Baldwin's expression, though, when he pulled the string
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    MALAYAN TRADE
    217 12 Mr. Boulter's Visit to Sheffield [By Dutch Air Maill From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 17. Mr. R. Boulter. H. If. Trade Commissioner for Singapore, has recently been to Sheffield interviewing local manufacturers. Sheffield, he said, were not doing very well m the .sale of knives, scissors and
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    CLEARANCES
    14 12 Dec. 3.— Sin Kheng Seng, Gemas, The Cable, Kola (Brit); Nanshan Mara (Jap).
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      539 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by th»> well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA <3.352 tons). [Cargo only.l 8.8. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabin.-; de
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      441 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. i llf (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Now M Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sue/, D«« Sails Mill v. M.S. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 Dec. 14 T *t M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jani M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 J.. n 25 For
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      671 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Serembaii, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.8., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat, Kluang,
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      40 12 lacca 4. Tottori Maru. Jap. 3708. from Yokohama 3, for Bombay 4. Andre Lebon. Fren. 7375, from Yokohama 3, for Marseilles 3. Ipoh. Brit. 528. from Penang 3. for Penang 5. Patria. Dut. 5907. from Rotterdam 3, for Batavia 3.
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      STERLING'S RAID ON NAMOA
      488 13 30 Suspected Pirates Taken Into Custody H M.S. Sterling which left foi Namca Island immediately word was received that the B and S steamer Hanyang had been pirated last week, has discovered som-e of the ship's stolen cargo on the island, and m addition has taken
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      £1,000,000 LINER
      57 13 Bermuda to be Replaced [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 2. Sir Frederick Lewis, chairman of FurnessWithy Ltd.. owners of the Bermuda, which was recently destroyed by fire at Belfast, has announced that a contract had to-day been placed with Vickers Armstrong for the construction of a sister
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      JAPANESE SHIPPING
      135 13 Enormous Losses as Result of Boycott Thousands of hands have been thrown out of work and losses aggregating $100,000,000 have been sustained by Japanese shipping companies largely as a result of the present antiJapanese movement, according to reports emanating from Chinese sources. The set-back to Japanese shipping m
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      NEW BRITISH SUBMARINE
      113 13 Definite Departure From Pre-War Type London, Nov. 13. Amid blowing syrens and the strains of "Hearts of Oak" played by the Marines Band, the new British submarine Swordfish was launched at Chatham this week. Its birth marks a definite departure from the policy of building bigger and
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      27 13 Engineer-Captain R. Beeman, C.M.G., AX>.C who has been serving at the Admiralty as an Assistant Engineer-in-Chief since August, 1926, has been promoted to Engineer-Rear-Admlral from September Bth.
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      SUNKEN GOLD SHIP
      622 13 Heavy Seas Foil Salvage Attempt Brest. Nov. 22. Heavy seas again foiled the attempts of the saivage vessel Artiglio to reach the gold m the submerged liner Egypt. The Artiglio left Brest at two m the morning hoping to arrive at the spot where the Egypt lies
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      THRILLING RESCUE
      278 13 Trawler Crew Face Death Oslo, Nov. 22. The crew of the British trawler. Howe, which is aground m a perilous situation near Bear Island, off the north coast of Norway, are .e--ported to-day to be m a desperate plight. The First Officer of one cf tlie two trawlers
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      PASSENGERS ARRIVED
      61 13 Per Senang from Palembang Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Warmenhaven, Master Warmenhaven, Miss Warmenhaven. Per Ipoh from Penang and Port Swettenham: Mr. E. A. Brown, Mr. J. A. H. Brown. Mr. H. L. Johnson, Mr. M. Fllnter, Mr. A. J. Dawne, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker. Mr. and
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      529 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) H Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include
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      318 13 The proof of an ointment is its healing H H j power. The experiences of people all over the y I 1/ A] globe is positive proof of the supremacy of C^^^B^^/ Germolene as a quick and sure healer of Ife i ECZEMA. m 4 Non-smarting, instantly soothing, tissue- w^
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    TRADE WITH CHINA
    45 14 Increase m Imports ot British Goods I Reuter's Service London. Dec. 1. In the House of Commons this r.fternoon Mr. Walter Runciman announced a recent increase m imports of Britlsli goods from China and Hony Kong:, but did not issign any reason.
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    DRUG SMUGGLING
    99 14 A Foreign Diplomat Under Suspicion Basle, Nov. 21. The second days proceedings m the big noxious drug smuggling trial saw the cross-examina-tion of the principal accused. Professor Mueller who confessed having en one occasion given 200.000 Swiss Francs' worth of heroin to a certain man, Borella, presumably for
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    RUBBER BROKER'S BANKRUPTCY
    91 14 London, Nov. 17. At th L London Bankruptcy Court t :-day Mr. Registrar Mellcr suspended for two years trud'scharge cf Gordon Pagesmith, who ha<l tarried en business as a rubber broker i« Mincing-lane. EC, as G. Pagesmith and Company. The Official Receiver said that the crder of
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    FALL OF THE POUND
    118 14 Fears of Inflation t Unfounded i British Radio Official Service Rugby. Dec. 2. Commenting on the fall m the pound The Times s.iys it is chiefly due to continental selling but the volume of business is comparatively unimportant. Consequently, foreign exchange dealers do not attribute much
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    HOLLAND'S HUGE LOSS
    121 14 Striking Effects of World Economic Crisis I Reuter's Service I Amsterdam. Oec. >. The striking evidenc of th> 1 efforts of tne world economic crisis arc r -veahd m v reva w issued by the Amsterdams 'he Bank, t.stiinaliiis that Holland lost £417.0Uj.J00 owibf to rhe fajj
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      574 14 Sh, .^M Bfek^^H Fit:. 1 6? KtiNfl ft^l Healthy eel!, I microscope, I B flla A Note the 8 flß^ H^^^ £9 B^Bv. well develS .^Jfc?^^>K^^aL oped nucleus, Skß 9 E^^i/#^S US chietlv comsL^^P J^^ H^^^^fl posea ol wufe*. ->^^^§ SS? cium m cj Hjl lir.iwn. Ihe C~^ /m Bt^BMI
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      1038 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE I I SOUTH §M)P BRITISH -W^ INSURANCE COMPANY LlMlttl FIRE. MARINE. T!l\\v, AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATM L. C. MARGOLIOUIH. Uamm Office: 2, Flnlayson I >*■ TnF EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION n, IFIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCinrAl INSURANCE L. JOHNSON: (Irneral
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      545 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations Tlif following is a list of stations which can c received m Singapore. .lava Stations: Bandoeng PLM from about .20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony ?sts with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Isual call after records "Hullo Sydney." TanJODg Priok, 21 metres from
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    AYER HITAM TIN
    624 15 itch Aw Mail Nh V. Thomas on the Future London. Nov. 1 7. annual general mertinu of Aye Dredging Ltd., was held yt-sterda' House. T.i, BjisiiiKhall-MreK. E.C lh DM <t»i«- chuirinan. said tha had bn closed down for two month: year m rapport of the policy of
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    GUTHRIE'S REPORT
    102 15 Sinjja|Kirc. Dec. rlicr p.irt of tte week the market teady with on inclination towards torn locally, however, is easier on amount of slight rooovcty I don-Nev York t-xc-hrnßc. prices are: 9 unchanged 2.15 16d unchanged 4. 1 gold down gold. ''JpmenU Irom Malaya during NovWOl2 mx against 45.911
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    TIN AND RUBBER
    68 15 Latest Company Dividends IFRKE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I l< ndnn, !>«»<•. 3. Tbe following dividends have been u.<!tred: Kramat Tin. sixpence per share (interim). Kamponu I.amjut. sixpence per share (interim Malayan Tin Dredflng. per -■mi. interim t. S. Malayan Tin, 5 per cent. (inierim>. Kramat Pnlai. 2'_
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    MR. HOOVER'S PLANS
    640 15 Their Reaction on Tin Prices The formation of a ssoo.ooo.oc; bunking pool announced en 7th October by President Hjovcr o ;r -i-t :n eiuiinu depression m the Ontted s .tv-. The object ot this pod is to rrltiMi 'frozen" namely leans. bond-; or securities not eligible for
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    RUBBER AND TIN RETURNS
    95 15 Ad.nns4.n. (iilfillan and Co.. Ltd., Agent* Rahman Hydraulic Tin Ltd.. output for November. 675 pikuls. Hitam Tin Ltd.. 100.21 pikuls. llrnggeler and Martin. Mil.. Kuala Lumpur. St c retarios I MuraJ Tin Limited Mill Returns for November; Stamp Mill 658 hours. Huntingdon Mill No. II 646
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    23 15 Elderly mao sentenced to imprisonment at West Ham for not complying with a wife maintenance order: That will Ret the cold weather over.
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    To-Day's Price Changes
    370 15 EXCHANGE RATES December 3 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 332 London. 3 months* sight 2,4 1 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 3132 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 15 16 London, demand 2 3 2932 London, T.T. 2 3 7 8 Lyons and
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    67 15 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION December :ird.. 12 o'clock noon Bayw» SeUen R.S.S. equal to London Standard Spot gi Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec 9», 91 January 91, 9.^ February 9-^ 91.. Jan. -March 9'^ 9i L April- June 9 1 9-^ Tone of Market Quiet Steady. Latest Cable London
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    FRASER'S SHARE LIST
    908 15 THURSDAY. DEC. 3RD, l»3l CLOSING QUOTATIONS DOLLAR Klßßhks Allenbys (s]) m n AJor Gajah ($n 40 46 A. Hitam (sl> 79 m Am. Malay ($2) M A. Kuning ($1) l 0 10 Ayer Molek ($1) 45 M Ayer Pauas isl> §7% Bassett ($1) 15 40 Brogas m>
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    MALAYA TIN STATISTICS
    88 15 Foreign imports of Tin On- dark* the month of November. 1931. Country of Origin Tons Km ni;i 200 Banka and Billiton IJM French Indo-China 81 Union (!l South Africa Til NoU 1. Imports m 1930 wvre tons 46,680 Average per month 3,890 2. Futures for thLs year
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    NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
    80 15 Changes m Representative Prices (United Press Association j N>h Vurk. Dec. 1 Amrncan Can. Com. ei< m Citk-* Benrioc 6 J. Colombia Gas hiicJ ci«- 20-- la^ Curtis WMgM ij Bectrte B(.ncl and Slian- 16' ft^ acn BeCt<rle 27: v J Oocdywr J9l |J^ Am. T
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    85 15 FSFSFSFSFSF British Radio -Official till Ml Amstetttoai 9 v g J0 Ath(MS Bit Mft 270 Bomfey Is. »;..,i is G 332 d |s J32(J ■"I* Ml nu miim J«*fl" 27. 23- t 24 Rl 3 imi 4 4 Bum s A r.s If 40 Sj^hMcn 17* 18 O«T» It*
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      56 15 Assets exceed Sl2.ooo.ilft Assurance m force over 535,J0»,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co. Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) HEAD OPPXCE: oreat Ea.,rn LI, Cecil Street, S.gapore LONDON OFTICE: 27> Ow Ec O.mpany has £20 000 depo6lted ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE Particular Secretary AGENTS WANTED BecretMy Managing Director: Actuary:
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      300 15 MALAYA RUBBER STATISTICS Ocean .shipments of rubber, including concentrated latex, latex and rrortex, beta* final shipment, on ocean-steamers at all Malayan port*, during the mouth of November. 1931 Shm Crepe Latex Con crtd. Latex TOTAL Tons Revertcx. Tons Ton* n CTT T T^ x Expo l Transhipmer.t Export Tran:,r.ipment Export
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    AUSTRALIA WINS FIRST TEST
    175 16 S. AFRICA FOLLOW ON Brilliant Bowling by Wall and Ironmonger I Reuters Service 1 Brisbane, Dec. 3. Australia WOO th<- first Test match with South AMd by an innings and 163 runs. When play was resumed late on Wednesday afternoon after 2 1 days" idleness owing
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    GOLF
    142 16 Sunday's Match at Sepoy Lines The following BT3 the slatting times for the match at Sepcy Lines on Sunday between the Sepoy Lines Golf Club and the Garrison Golf Club. Sepoy Lines players are mentioned first. 900 a.m. C;.rr and Johns vs Barr-Sim and M;u!:inon. 905 Hilary and Barry
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    MALAYA CUP RUGBY
    46 16 Command Side to Meet Johore The team to represent the Malaya Command m the Malaya Cup fixture -vith Johore at Singapore on Saturday has been selected as follows Halford: Clark. Wicks. Billson. Austin; Goddard. Miller; Cordey. Campbell. Aston. Holder. Walker. Tarrant. Clark. Grantham.
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    S.C.C. RUGBY
    151 16 The following have been invited to play for the S.C.C. vs. Gloucestershiic Regiment "A" XV on Wednesday at Tanglin: A. I. Horsley: G. c. Ashwcrth, Dr. if. s. Pembrey, G. s. Dunkiey. H. Itcynell; W. B. Wigg. J. D. B. Mcffatt: C. P. ■arise, H. c. AUsn, h.
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    LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB
    106 16 The following are the results of yesterday's ties m the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club tournament: Men's Open Singles Dr. de Souza beat N. A. Sedwick 6 3, 2 6. 6—4. H. S. Haskins beat P. T. K. Hobbes 6—3. 6—l. Men's Handicap Singles Clifford best W.
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    I. A. BADMINTON
    133 16 The r^i'lts of the Indian Association Badminton tournament singles open championship league :.ystem are as fellows: G. W. L. Ptr. Champion G. V. Santhou 11 11 0 11 for 1931 Runner up M. I. Fernandez 11 10 110 for 1931 Third wincer A. I. Pcreira 119 2
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    SINGAPORE LOSE INTERPORT SHOOT
    258 16 SHANGHAI SCORE High Standard Set for Hong Kong Singapore's hopes of winning the annual inter-port shooting match against Hong Kong and Shanghai are doomed to disappointment. Those hopes have now been transferred to Shanghai who. with a score of 942, have beaten Singapore's total by 14
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    THE F.A. CUP
    82 16 Results m First Round Replays I Renter's Service! London. Deo. 3. Association Cup first round replays resulted as follows: Gainsborough 1. Crewe 0. Accrington 5. Rotherham 0 Watford 2. Thames 1. <after exti" time*. Noithfleet 0. Bournemouth 1. Brentford 2. Tunbridge Wells 1. Halifax 2. Newark 1.
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    INTER-COLLEGE HOCKEY
    105 16 The Inter-College match for the Dr. S?lwyn Clarke challenge cup will be played off on the SRC. Ground on Saturday December sth. at 4 45 p.m. sharp At the conclusion of the i.ame the Cup will be presented by Mrs. G. V. Allen who has kindly consented to
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    M.C.U. BEAT A.P.C., BORNEOBOUSTEADS
    300 16 Tjhe Medical College Union defeated .the A.P.C. and Bornec-Bcustead by 4 goals to 1 on Wednesday. Play started with a quick raid by the College forwards, and the A.P.C, 8.8. backs had to exert all their power to keep the forwards from scoring. This was not
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    HOCKEY
    56 16 The following have been mv >d to play Hockey for the S.C.C. vs. Municipal Hcaltli and Vehicles Departments on Thursday. December 10th. at Jalan Becar Stadium: T. Coombes; J. E. Henry, J. F. F. Gregg"; G. V. Andrews, MacDoug:\ll. C. A. Carey; R. N. Walling. T. Watson, J. E
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