The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 December 1931
1931-12-08
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Title Section16 1931-12-08 1 The Singpore Free Press NO. 13,513. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, &S. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article403 1931-12-08 1 The motion for the second reading of the Contribution to Imperial Defence Ordinance was defeated at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council, Unofficial Members voting unanimously against it Pages 3, 7 and 15. The outlook for an early settlement of th» Manchuria problem is now more hopeful403 words
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Article1478 1931-12-08 1 Since Dr Primrose was Vicar of Wakefield, the status of priest and husbandman has been greatly changed, but less thin the static «>f Ihe father of a family, whom Goldsmith spoke of as the third of his •three greatest character upon earth. There has been1,478 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement308 1931-12-08 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFVLES ffOTBL i XCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION TO-NIGHT »i\\i:it jt dake MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA MAKF VOVK RESWVATIONS NOW FOR UIM E VE .THURSDAY. DEC. M h) S pec tal OW Entfish D^ r Crackers,308 words
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Advertisement360 1931-12-08 1 EUROPE fiJHOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. SSKfE^fLJS? NIGHT.— THURSDAY, December 24th, SPECIAL DINNER AND CINDERELLA DANCE— CRACKERS AND CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS— Tickets $3.00. SSSS? 1 8 NIGHT.— FRIDAY, December 25th, YULETIDE DINNER.— DISTRIBUTION OP CRACKERS CHRISTMAS TREE NOVELTIES.— After Dinner Music Dancing.— Tickets $3. s££!££ A NIGHT.— SATURDAY, December360 words
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Advertisement100 1931-12-08 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Latest Cinema programmes Paur 5. Christmas arrangements at the hotels Pajje 1. Order cakes and puddings for Xmas at G.H. Cafe Page 14. M.P.H. have attractive selection of miniature stationery Pas;e 16. CHRYSLER ENDURANCE THAT ASSURE YOU <MP SUCCESS >.«■■' JU»4*^^« Mimlitt?>iiiii^l A.M.TMkL i.O.T. «K-li tk» ■kr^CSI IM100 words
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Advertisement11 1931-12-08 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article161 1931-12-08 2 President of Queens' College Cambridge Since 1906 The death of the Rev. Dr. Thomas Cecil Fvupatrick. president of Queens' College. Cambridge, removes a lovable figure from university life. His death was not unexpected, as he had a serious illness four or five years ago when he was161 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement79 1931-12-08 2 In the Bivmhead Matthews Shield Cumpetitlon Penang Chinese scored 413 and Penang F-urasians 350. The Singapore Eurasian Co. MOrad 427. and Singapore B Co. 422. North Driit. the colt which won the Novem-i:-r Handicap OH Saturday, was trained by Mr. F. M. Vasey. brother of the Kuala Lumpur manager of79 words
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Advertisement470 1931-12-08 2 BUSINESS CARDS. I CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL I 55, Cairnhill Road, Singapore. Open to patients under the care of their 1 1 own doctor. European Sisters. 1 1 MISS MOLLIE McGRATH, 11 Telephone 4110 Matron-Proprietress BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work— Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. MARBLE470 words
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Advertisement409 1931-12-08 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given thp.t tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Erection and Completion of an Electric Sub-Station at Pasir Panjang Road 6th milestone. Date of409 words
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Advertisement536 1931-12-08 2 SINGAPORE MANUFACTURERS EXHIBITION OPEN FROM JAN. 1 TO JAN. 9, 1932. Official Opening By His Excellency the Gun Sir Cecil dementi, G.C.M.G., on SATURDAY, 2nd JAN. 1932 at 4 p.m. AT THE NEW F.M.S. TERMINAL STATION, TANJONG PAGAR, SINGAPORE. DI.WM3.IKJEXT THAI* I > KfiPIE^MTEII MACHINERY. CEMENT SJ2S?SS e PRODI:CTS SHOE-MAKINC.536 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous303 1931-12-08 2 THE WEEK Tuesday. 8th. High Water. 08.45. 9.2 it.. 22.14. 9 1 ft. ■Singapore Psychological Assn.. Adelphi. 5.15 p.m. "Kujfby: S.C.C. Tournament A.P.C and I vs. Public Services. Public Services Extra A. vs. Raffle? College at Duneam Road. Football. U.C.F.A. vs. Y.M.C.A.. Y.M.C.A. Hollywood Hi-Lights Revue. Victoria Theatre. 9.30 p.m.303 words
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Article, Illustration10379 1931-12-08 3 INANIMOUS UNOFFICIAL OPPOSITION MATTER TO BE REFERRED TO SECRETARY OF STATE THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST In vp,t<. of an appeal by His Excellency the Governor to the sweel reasonableness" of the Inofficial Members, the motion for the second reading of (he Contribution to Imperial Defence10,379 words
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Advertisement196 1931-12-08 3 KING OF ALL CONCRETE MIXERS ON THE PRINCIPAL TUP DFY JOBS IN THE gT&I "^A. COUNTRY SHOW-ROOMS. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlement*) SINGAPORE. PROUDi OWNER DRIVER* y^^ \ustm Seven equipmenc m ludes PP^I y//"^ Pneumatic upholstery. ?a uge. »1 Fra windscreen wiper, ;:<ti.,, holder. V^S^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^X jpS r>-gall.196 words
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Article, Illustration1627 1931-12-08 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - High Accident Percentage of Amateur Pilots T. STANHOPE SPRIGG FLYING TOPICS By Should Rules Governing Licenses be Revised?: A Tail -first Aeroplane London. THAT an improvement m the standard of training for all classes of pilots is urgently needed and that the rules governing the issue of licenses to amateur1,627 words
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Article149 1931-12-08 4 The King's South American Exhibits The King has placed on loan at the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, a collection of plants presented to him by the University of I Buenos Aires. J The collection, which contains 302 plants of great scientific and historic interest, was gathered during149 words
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Article37 1931-12-08 4 A motorist defendant at Willes^en said that he was also summoned to attend Westminster and Hendon Police Courts on the same day, and, to add to his troubles, his car had been smashed Up the previous afternoon.37 words
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Article, Illustration822 1931-12-08 4 Lawsuits a Matter of Routine (By a Special Correspondent) UMML Wilhelm Hohenzollern, gentleman woodchopper of Doom and erstwhile Kaiser of vVermany. probably experienced mingled sensations of surprise and regret the other day when a German court decided against him m a suit brought by an employee on822 words
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Article32 1931-12-08 4 A young soldier who gay.? evidence m the King's Bench Division was asked by counsel to speak up. Mr. .MstJce Humphreys: Try to think that you may be a sergeant-major later on.32 words
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Article1834 1931-12-08 4 ALFRED E. PIERES - THE MODERN JAPAN KSE WOMAN ALFRED E. PIERES BY Her Victory Over Old Customs and Prejudices A very interesting discussion hao been going on m certain Japanese periodicals recently relative to the modern Japanese woman. Is she a blessing or is she a curse Is she an omen of evil1,834 words
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Advertisement465 1931-12-08 5 HAVE YOU SEEN The Great Show That Everybody's flocking to? j H SPECIAL MATINEE TOMORROW U!jlif. J "This is a Picture one could see again and again without being bored" Straits*" Times 712 31. The Screen's Greatest Star now presented m his first Modern Comedy Role, m mm <tism% m%\465 words
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Advertisement235 1931-12-08 5 Above is the Hall Mark of Great Entertainment. Every claim made m this advertisement has the backing of this recognised name and of the overwhelming success of this film m London and New York \mm Wm\ VJflLlbllß jLM Efe§M e^mT-^bt MW I ■^W M rwr^B-'i ,kmWWW\WWWiI kj«lLKr^ TELEPHONE N9 6909235 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article453 1931-12-08 6 Referees Must Enforce It j p. Jordan writes m tbe Daily Mail 1 MB ail! receiving queries m regard to Law 15. particularly section <s» a»d <i>. which expkun wnen tlie bull is fairly m the scrum and whan it in.'v bi- hooked, la order to make the453 words
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Article154 1931-12-08 6 L Unprecedented List at Home .t-rom Our Own Correspondent] IBy Dutch Air Mail I London, Nov. 17. A remarkable feature of tht present Rugby season at any rate m the London area is the number of players who have been injured. This his reached an unprecedented proportion, and154 words
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Article119 1931-12-08 6 AMATE UR SOCCER L Corinthians Lose to Oxford By Dutch Air Mail [From Our Own Correspondent] London. Nov. 7. Oxford University put up a good performance against the Corinthians at Oxford whom they beat by 31. The University played much the better football m the first half. Charlton fchcoting Oxford's119 words
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Article30 1931-12-08 6 While playing m a fcotball match m the Elms Recreation ground. Copper Hill Lane. Walthamstow. Arthur Dale. 19 of St. Johns Road. Walthamstcw. ccllnpsed and died a few minutes later30 words
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Article326 1931-12-08 6 Programme Restricted by Weather I From Our Own Correspondent! (By Dutch Air Mail) Londen, Nov. 17. For til; 1 flrsfl time this reason, the hockey programme was up^et by the weather conditions, and several important gumea had to be abandoned; those where play was possible wert carried through326 words
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Article178 1931-12-08 6 >tois international Full Back for Aston Villa Glasgow. Nov. 11. it if understood that no.ooo was pud by Aston Villa forth* two player* Danny Blair the Clyde and Scotland full-b:u-k and Willie Simpson, the left-half of the same club, who have been transferred to the famous Midland178 words
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Article47 1931-12-08 6 SATURDAYS RESULT Mixed Handicap Doubles Miss R David and S. Ortoberg beat Mr and Mrs E A Joy 6 2. 12 10. SUNDAYS RESULT Men's Handicap Doubles Handly and G B. Page beat A. Jones and Primycoek 6 3. 5 7. 6 3.47 words
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Article86 1931-12-08 6 There was, an unpleasant scene at the Leicester City football ground. As the players were leading the field after a London Combinar.ation game between Portsmouth Reserves and Leicester Reserves, one of the Portsmouth men. apparently incensed by a remark made by a spectator, is aOegSd t;> have86 words
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Article80 1931-12-08 6 Clifford Bastin. the Arsenal outside left, has at the age of 19 won almost every honour the game can bestow on him. His extraordinary career was crowned by the announcement that he had been chosen to play far England against Wales this week. He has new won a80 words
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Article12 1931-12-08 6 Kilbuni complainant: Her eyes were bulging out of her head with temper12 words
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Article240 1931-12-08 6 "Must Yet Invite Nation to Course of Suffering" Mr. Gandlu speaking at the last meeting Ofl the Federal Structure Committee, said he had felt to see if the proposed provincial autonomy was provincial autonomy according to hiconception •"I did not mind handling the bruit, feeling the thing240 words
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Article157 1931-12-08 6 Sir Samuel Hoare intervened m the debate with the object Of avuklMii> "drifting Into an atmosphere of melodramatic tragedy." Sir Samuel Hoare affirmed most definitely that there was no ground whatever for th> suspicions to which expression had been yiven It was nu true that the157 words
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Article49 1931-12-08 6 'I 'i I i- i taUmed thai f< i mai than the m< t n -car 1 d« ivtng are U bt < il po that t. U toed erttfl livalenl ti There an norn about 1.00 iv. ::■lp In <■<■ rm m) 1 I). f< til49 words
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Advertisement256 1931-12-08 6 '> i »IR»--iCnf c X mSgn/H •'»^B BBBk\ I^^ BJLj m iuWxi 1 I 1 4Kaßßßv^^9Bf> C- y L by fh»* he > ion il use o' EVaNS PASTILLES Ihi'v pioicd ur throat an<l t^ivc i i --t ill chs<-s of colds, coujhs anrl catarrh. From CVit-rt i^rsi »-rywh»<r«. Mhil"256 words
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Advertisement135 1931-12-08 6 '"^^^^i^^^^i v.-.y.V.v.v. v A^^^l V^^H Your whole family will welcome Lifebuoy Soap T^O-DAY they are happy, safe and before every meal and whenever they A smiling. But how can you come m dusty or dirty from their guard them against the danger of play. infection that ever threatens In this135 words
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999 1931-12-08 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 193 1 DEFENCE CONTRIBUTION DEBATE Their attitude unshaken by the appeal of His Excellency the Governor to accept the new Contribution to Imperial Defence Ordinance fixing the Colony's annual liability for its defence for the next five years at a sum of $5,000,000, the999 words
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Article246 1931-12-08 8 Rev. C. J. Brown arrived m Penang on Friday from Singapore by the Suisang. Three R.A.F. flying boats which arrived at Penang from Singapore on Friday, departed for Mergui on Saturday. The object of the visit is 'stated to be merely a long distance practice flight. Mr. Ismail Khan, barrister-at-law246 words
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Article969 1931-12-08 8 MINOR MATTERS Helping Railways to Meet Competition His Excellency the Gove-nor (Sir Cecil dementi) presided and there were also present: H. E. The General Officer Commanding the Troops, Major-General L. C. L. Oldfield C.B. C.M.G., D.S.O. Fhe Hon'ble the Acting Colonial Secretary, (Mr. M. B. Shelley). The969 words
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Article121 1931-12-08 8 AMAZINc; SCE! I Fiery Speech by i; UMMlan I Delegate BEATEN WITH STICKS I Reuters*, •»«'ruv,l.- In v There were ama/inu Ken< of the Moslem OMfNtl thi Alaqsa Mosque durum di>. v teetion of Moslem huh pi.,, Dr. Abdel Hamid. the Bfypu, a fiery speech called all121 words
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Article94 1931-12-08 8 Committee ol Experts m Paris neuter'i i> IVtriv |»r. Lone: and difficult dtKUKi at the BwcCtaf of the oammittei day tO OOMlder rcparai. French Govfinincnt tin tbe German BMHM laiKluiii wlu< summoninfi ol tbe commits does not consider tli t OOBU its deliberations to (uiuiu. should deal wit-h the94 words
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Article58 1931-12-08 8 (ioIc! Standard Max be Abandoned I Reuters Ben i< i it.iini. Dm I A persistent rumour i ii.« Qertnan; .shortly abandon the itand rally inkd anain m oflfc kal emergency decree is b in--: I Tuesday, to reduce t li. thereafter. Mriarte* and wage i antic:pat;J that t58 words
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Article47 1931-12-08 8 Isen^al on^ress I Resolution I l Renter's S»-!\ I .id nil i !>•< The Bencal Ccntren Oonfen i fl adtpted a resolution denianc.: British uoods. banks, tosurantt I companies and ether umferUkl I cloth, and declaring t l-:t t tfM til KMnM civil disobedience I47 words
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Article177 1931-12-08 8 Bright Show at Victoria Theatre Poor old Smuaport lUrved >>' company tor MMM lonu tim< ik.u »)> the slump :uid <<,ndi! i<>n m India East which have Mfbteoed i»«J touring companies, will d< H tive company of halt I dkw I and w.-ii powned American |irta wlw wi'h177 words
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Advertisement217 1931-12-08 8 BARCLAY'S LONDON LASER I LIGHT and DARK. SOLE UiKXTS CALDBE( X MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., t /rirnr jx.M. >- rf undfr tlie Com parnrs' Orduiu m fs of Ihnuj Kony.i I t Incorporated m Shanghai* I 201 (AXTONMKXT ROAD. TKLEPHONE 5371 5372. tBY SPECIAL Sff j^L HM THE KING A SUITABLE217 words
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Advertisement49 1931-12-08 8 HOW TO CURE STAMMERING is taught at L.C.C. classes. Kindly patience with the sufferer is the keynote of the idea. After all, to er-er is human. To take out "GAFLAC" POLICIES is to treat one's responsibilities conscientiously. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.49 words
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1261 1931-12-08 9 OUTLOOK MORE HOPEFUL FOR AN E ARLY SETTLEMENT DR. SZE'S INSTRUCTIONS ABLE TO ACCE^SO L UT,ON AS DEFINITE JAPANESE PROPOSAL EXPECTED The outlook is now more hnnofi.i r~M .,..,hurla problem. r ZhT old th "h "T SeU ement of the his instructions enable hIX t the^'*. r C mmlMee that1,261 words
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Article134 1931-12-08 9 Archdeacon Swindell Conducts Last Rites [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. The late Mr. Alexander William Still was buried m Hampstead Cemetery this morning. The Yen. Archdeacon Swindell conducted the service. Among those who attended the ceremony were the following: William and Colin Still. Messrs.134 words
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Article225 1931-12-08 9 HINKLER IN LONDON Risky Trans-Atlantic Flight m Light 'Plane IReuter's Service] London, D«c. The airman. Bert Hinkler. arrived at Hanworth at 2.00 p.m. from Tours. France. He was welcomed by Sir Philip Sassoon. Undersecretary for Air. and other leaders of British aviation. [British Radio Official Service] Ruffby,225 words
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Article82 1931-12-08 9 j Secret Negotiations i m London? i [Reuter's Service] J London, Dec. 7. i Nothing is known at the Netherlands J Legation, the Colonial Office or the Rubber I Growers' Association about the reported i visit of Dutch rubber experts (mentioned m an Amsterdam message on Dec. St.82 words
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Article52 1931-12-08 9 Restriction Discussions to be Resumed kFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Dec. The rise m the price of rubber, as shown m the latest prices, is due to reports that restriction discussions are to be resumed. HOME STOCKS Home stocks are as follows: London 72.904 tons; Liverpool52 words
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Article459 1931-12-08 9 Victims of Don Muang Tragedy Those killed m the Dutch air mail tragedy at Don Muang aerodrome. Siam. on Sunday, it transpires, were Mr. C. Baudart. City Engineer of Bangkok; Mr. Borg. a commercial traveller for Dralle. the well-known D.E.I, firm of soap and perfumery manufacturers, who459 words
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NEW BRITISH TARIFFS
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Article378 1931-12-08 9 Mr. Runciman's Outspoken Criticism A PAINFUL SURPRISE I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 7. As was anticipated, the postponement of the visit of the French trade delegation to London was announced yesterday m Paris The announcement stated that the British Government while accepting the principle of378 words
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Article75 1931-12-08 9 Foreign Office Attitude Explained fßeuter's Service] London. Dec. 7. In the House of Commons Sir John Simon announced that the Foreign Office granting licences for the expert of inn is entirely actuated by consideration whether the action is likely to affect friendly relations with foreign powers. This75 words
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Article53 1931-12-08 9 Belgian Foreign Minister m London I British Radio— Official Service] Rug-by Dec. 7. M. Paul Hymans. Belgian Foreign Minister. arrived m London last night with M. Van Langen Hove. Secretary -General of the department of Foreign Affairs. To-day he will meet Sir John Simon and on Tuesday53 words
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Article50 1931-12-08 9 Peterborough's Protest Fails [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Londen, Dec. 7. The protest brought by Peterborough against Darwen regarding their cup tie has failed. [Reuters Service I In the FA. Cup first round socoud replay Doncaster drew with Barrow I—l1 l after extra time on Manchester City's ground.50 words
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Article67 1931-12-08 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 7. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows EHl^f^VlW)" *****^ F rWard Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 3 1 16 d. (3d). Forward 367 words
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Article66 1931-12-08 9 Tuesday, December Bth Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. Par. heard S 36 31 Isaac Manasseh Meyer md 2 crs: vs. Adelphi Hotel Ltd. (including S Chambers m this matter*. Followed by: 1. O. S. 151 31— Yeo Hong Pye vs. Tan Hong66 words
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Advertisement155 1931-12-08 9 Place your order now for ROBINSON'S RENOWNED HOME-MADE X'MAS PUDDINGS Ingredients of the very finest I quality obtainable. Can be supplied with silver pudding charms if desired. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements* SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. I there's Purity and Vigour I I* EVERY DROP OF READ'S M155 words
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Advertisement917 1931-12-08 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOBTmOHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service UitifoL Ham and Gavajtw. Route subject to alteration withmU aNte. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dm. 9mm PHRONTIA Por Marseilles, Holland, London and Hamburg In917 words
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Advertisement568 1931-12-08 10 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co M Ltd. (Incorporated hi Wigiand) M ELLERMAN n LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. fl j Mllfl Due Spare Sails S*s«ve. CTTY OP PERTH Pot London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 15 Dec. 16 SJS. CITY OP ATHENS For568 words
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Advertisement398 1931-12-08 10 P.6r» O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARCn SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N m OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japh Dae 4 KARMALA 9,000 Dec. 12 RAJFUTANA 1-^. lss CHITRAL 15.000 Dec. 26 CORTO "JJ *U, 1932. RAWALPINDI •KALYAN >O OO Jan. 4398 words
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Advertisement824 1931-12-08 11 •**^l*r*r v <3^s v y y?;4 '!H*tMfcEjrr* tr^ipy^ t ffiDrgr?TH »stoi\*'\/ **•<•'- V- i l "fflrfc zii^mw/^T* ■vWn y* *"fUt^^mMMMh\^\ h-k 7JI War YflF JBA w mM m m 1k "^Kj* j^S w% Mi «B I -!fj3 m nf^f^L w M-WatM, H V fl flflflflflflfll k 'tk&k k.^BH I I824 words
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Advertisement572 1931-12-08 11 MI ITO MARSEILLES. NEW YOKK AM) BOS lON lJk Ml I KOM SINGAI'OKL V\U PLNAMi i oLOMtin \B I SI I/, |<»,;| s.VIli ALLXAMiKI.i N U'l.l IB Arrive L«-a\e l.ru\« \m\^ v T^K MM Spore. Sport Penanj; .N. n k V^L II Pres. Harrison Dec. 21 Dec. 2^ Dec. 25572 words
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Advertisement852 1931-12-08 11 K. P. ML KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROTA! PACKET NAVIGATION company Of BATAVIA] (Incorporated m HoQjumL) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone n<> .>4>i. w n n sub-oonnectlonfl to: Pajaai Preflght, Trananlpaient, Marine Dapaitoatnti and Manager' 4 cv k Representatives m th Straits Settlements (Singapon and Penang) of the852 words
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Article210 1931-12-08 12 Captain Robert G. Malm. R.N.R.. commander of the Samaria, has been appointed commodore of the Cunard Line m succession to Captain E. G. Diggle. formerly of the Aquitania who retired m September. Captain Malm. who is 57, has been a captain for about 20 years. He served his apprenticeship m210 words
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Advertisement522 1931-12-08 12 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA i 3,352 tons). (Cargo only.] s.s. MARELLA ta one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins522 words
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Advertisement330 1931-12-08 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporated m U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Now y nrk Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 Dec 14 T<>r| MS. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jan 4 M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jnn! 25 For rates and particulars please330 words
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Advertisement31 1931-12-08 12 i FUNDS FOR THE j j JOURNEY. COOK'S TRAVELLER'S CHEitfF'* NEGOTIABLE IVI RVWBI I Obi Thos.Cook£ Son ltanwrs;i ud. J S9. R*bta*on I!"" 1 UADJIW pm Ml* M by TIMM D131 words
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Miscellaneous689 1931-12-08 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 pjn Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 pjn. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 ajn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat, Kluang,689 words
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Miscellaneous339 1931-12-08 12 No. 1 Dock: Katong. No. 2 Dock: Ban Hong Lior.g. Lch. Peningat. Lgtr. Ljctoeng. VESSELS ARRIVED G. G. Merlin. Fren. 954. irom Saigon 6. for Saigon 8. Kepang. Brit. 1322. from Port Swetterham 6, for Bangkok 7. Van Lansberge. Dut. 1084. from Belawan Deli 7. lor Batavia 15. Main. G;r.339 words
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Port and Shipping News.
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Article664 1931-12-08 13 Per Op Ten Nocrt. From Sourabaya. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Feltus, Miss M. R. Rice. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mackeown. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Gecrg2. Mr. and Mrs. Harur Singh and 2 children. Miss Tambir Kaur. Mrs Labh Singh and664 words
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Article131 1931-12-08 13 The Rotterdam Chamber of Commerce and Industry inform us bhat the movement of sea-going ships m the Yew Waterway was as follows Entrances. October 1931. 999 srvps, measuring 1.510.403 tons net for Rotterdam: 280 ships, measuring 490.681 tons net for the small ports m the environs.131 words
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Article59 1931-12-08 13 Moratorium Scheme Approved London, Ncv. 30. A scheme extending moratorium to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company to March 31, 1&32, agreed to by a meeting of the White Star Line preference shareholders 'providing that if by that time a scheme was submitted by the Royal Mail59 words
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Article1405 1931-12-08 13 EXCITING TALES Well Organised Raid on Ship Timing their attack at 11.30 p.m., when the B. and S. steamer Hanyang was wrapped m slumber, the pirates, who descended on the ship, took the officers so completely by surprise that there was no chance of reprisal. From1,405 words
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Advertisement333 1931-12-08 13 THE Singapore Free Press r (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE morning Latest news, latest telegrams and tin n h n oUncements London rubber and tin cables appear daily. SDecial features include pictures, serial sSv bridge and chess notes, lades'333 words
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Advertisement400 1931-12-08 13 f Pocket and fIX Desk Pen 1 gUYING a Parker |i|f ments-among them Duofoldislikeget. i M jewel-like lustrous colting two pens at the ij&B mm i-^ w i •t_ c 4 i iQt» ours, liAf/o larger ink price of one. Attaching £im the taper f 1 1 l?l ca I400 words
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Advertisement17 1931-12-08 13 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices:— MA YNARO'S BUILDINGS 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6433.17 words
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Article477 1931-12-08 14 First Time Seen In Europe Alive Mr. F. Shaw Mayer, the animal collector, has returned from New Guinea with a consignment of some of the rarest and most- beautiful birds ever seen alive m England. The collection now on deposit m the sanatorium at the London477 words
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Article51 1931-12-08 14 Unusual thoroughness was shown by a mm \ho committed suicide at Barneux. near Paris He was found hanging from a lamp pendant m lis room. Before, or while. tfnvpgMni hiins^u ie had taken poison, stabbed himself m the leart. and Tired two shots th cu«h his brain,51 words
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Article47 1931-12-08 14 I The rare Oi BeM W >" I ol the PMteUT In.stitJt. tinition cwinu lo W» •UPPOrtl a sin. il;u (1 fro« Or EiHierlin of 1 of Ber!in. It is kmmi big- fleas have littler MM Im would now m •■in to purpote. I47 words
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Article111 1931-12-08 14 In addition bo th< Cl Crate »l mnto Road wh< their children irhUi ll* I there is yet anot.i. r 'children workinu m tl KM has arranged vttti D pive free eonwJUti n I children worklnf In <■■ and children of ins mil. women and childn Hvini at a consuitmu111 words
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Advertisement296 1931-12-08 14 i \J*ilE^ \< PHOTO OF NERVE-CELLS SI-K^ THROUGH MICROSCOPE Drink m New Health and Vitality Thafs whar you do when you take Sanatogen. A famous physician, writing about the influence oi Sanatogen on the health of body and nerves, said I am prepared to guarantee from my own personal experience,296 words
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Advertisement739 1931-12-08 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK OP INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated hi England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600.000 ahare* of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: SB. Bishopsgate, London, E.C 1 Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin Penang Amrltsar Hong739 words
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Advertisement258 1931-12-08 14 SOUTH f |n?fl BRITISH MM K\N<l COMTANI LIMITS FIRE, MARINE* TR.\\sn ANIi MOTOR CAR INSCRANCE ACCEPTED \i LOWEST (IRKFM |;u L. C. MAROOUOUTH (Met L Pinta] m THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION Ii h FIRE, MARIXK MOTOR CAR PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. <i. JOHNSON: („r.,r,l M. tfll HEAD OFFICK M258 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous819 1931-12-08 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The lollowing 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 from819 words
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1239 1931-12-08 15 (Continued from Pago 7) for the twelve months next ahead.' st.m oi Baed annual payment no 1 < ;<n occur. untile community of this Colony is, -not very appreciative of the fact ust ruction of the Naval Base m the and o! the Air Bast- at1,239 words
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Article188 1931-12-08 15 (British Radio— Official Service] Nov. 14 D*c. 4 5. Amsterdam 8 932 8 5J16 Athens 310 235 262'^ Bombay Is. 6\d Is. 6> s d. Is. 6 7,64 d. Berlin 15". 14 3 16 14 5 16 Brussels 27 v 24 23 7 Bucharest 630 560 565 Rio I188 words
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Article145 1931-12-08 15 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Rubbers. Wo report a decidedly firmer market m rubber shares to-day, due to renewed restriction conversations reported m the Press. New Scudais were dealt m at 90 cent* with Further buyers: Mentnliabs are wanted at 23 and Ulu Benuts at 23. There are also enquiries for145 words
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Article158 1931-12-08 15 Lower Cost of Production Than Estates The Java Bod- f Dutch East Indies* of November 16th. contains an interview given by Professor G. Gonpgrijp. Professor of Colonial Economics at the Commercial University m Rotterdam. In this interview, the professor dfcJCUMM the position of the Netherlands Indies rubber planting158 words
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Article352 1931-12-08 15 To-Day s Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 7 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 532 London. 3 months' sight 2,4 3 32 London. 60 days' sight 24 132 London. 30 days' sight 2 4 London, demand 2 3 3132 London. T.T. 23 15 16 Lyons and Paris, demand 910352 words
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69 1931-12-08 15 December 7th M 12 o'clock noon Bayer* Sellers R.B.S equal to London Standard, Spot 9"; 9 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 9 T S 10 January 10 10 k February 10 J s 10 Jan-March lON 10 v t April-June 10 10"< Tone of Market69 words
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Article945 1931-12-08 15 MONDAY. DEC 7TH. IS3I CLOSING QUOTATIONS Bayera flfilrw A.sam Kumbang If) 24s 25s Austral Malay 111 18s 30s Ayer Hitam (ss> 9s 9d 10s 9d Bangrin Tin 10t 9d 11« 9c Batang Padang (sl> 85 13 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 uom.945 words
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Article489 1931-12-08 15 Singapore, Dec. 4. The prices quoted arc generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other NUtatl there may be small variations. MEAT Bawal Puteh (Pombret* Kati 70 Bunga Aver i mixed small tish> do 14 "Chencharu (hard tails do 18 Merah (snapper* do 40 Parang489 words
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Article59 1931-12-08 15 Information hr.s been weelted from the London Office as follows: -Dividend declared of 2' i>er rent., less income t. x 5 m the payable m Lon lon on Dee. 14th.. to all shareholders on the register on December 4th." Local shareholders will b i j pud their59 words
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Article55 1931-12-08 15 J S. M. Rennie. Agents Pclrpah Valley 69.000 lbs aitoinst 55.000 lb.; for November 1930; Kota Tin«»i 68.000 lbs against 60.000 lbs: Sißintinu 31.000 lbs against 25.200 lbs: Clovvlly 23.000 lbs ■ptfMt 25,500 lbs. Kuali Kepis 27.700 lbs against 24.000 lbs; Tanpkok 29.000 lbs auainst 24.39155 words
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Article1004 1931-12-08 15 Dutch Air Mail - Dutch Air Mail Latest Company Reports Recent Malayan rubber company reports are us follow TKKKA Gross profit for year ended March 31. 1931 >f Tekka. Ltd.. Malayan tin mining, was £16.039. out of which directors liave written oil :4.500 from property, plant and machinery iccount and paid three1,004 words
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Advertisement75 1931-12-08 15 Assets exceed fl2.oOf.ffQ Assurance m force ower SSs.fff.oof hThe Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Btratte Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. 8.0. Company haa £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British75 words
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Article790 1931-12-08 16 THE RIVAL TEAMS Internationals Who Have Been Omitted For the fitly -sixth time m sixty years OxJord and Cambridge meet at Rugby to-day, m the eleventh match to be played on the Twickenham ground Of the ten matches played at the English headquarters Cambridge have won five790 words
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Article87 1931-12-08 16 K»S Scoring by St. Helens London, Nov 28. Thi- CoUowtof are the results of the ru<*by matchts. pl ay,.ci under Rugby League R^les M.»-aay. Batley 2. Hull 5 Broughton i, Wigan Castleford 22, Leedi; 13 Huddersfield 32. Keighley 4 Hull K. R. 24, Bramley 10 Hunslet 10. Dewbury87 words
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Article790 1931-12-08 16 SUNDAY'S YACHTING Wins for Kilat and Columbine Sunday's e\ents for both the A and B clast yachts were sailed off m good weather at the R.S.Y.C.; both classes racing the first of three .aces for the Commodore's 1931 trophies. The A class was represented by Tromp,790 words
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Article70 1931-12-08 16 Bradman's 219 for New South Wales [Reuter's Service] yft Sydney, Dec. 7. After ocing unable to get m any play here 111 WinB tO rain< at the close Play to-day. Nev. South Wales had compiled 446 or 8 against the South Africans. Bradman ma characteristic free scoring70 words
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Article89 1931-12-08 16 Alleged Pretence of Beine Solicitor f From Our Ovn Correspondent 1 P«*nang\ Dec. 7. A case of some importance." was the description Mr. E. W. Gibson gave a case to which he is prosecuting on behalf of the Bar Ccmimttee an Indian. Michael Piliai. on a charge of89 words
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Article57 1931-12-08 16 The following football team will represent the y M.c.A. against the United Chinese Football Association on the. V.M.C.A. ground to-day at 5 Ten, H Va ChoVe H ™B Seng Cheng. Sim Chu s?° V h3ng M ng Jog Chan J °o Kirn t.uan^ Tan Hock Leong. Chua Le ng K57 words
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Article176 1931-12-08 16 December Ladies' Bogey Competition The December Ladies' Bogey competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs. R. D. Finlay m A Division and m a tie between Mrs. M. M. Paterson, Mrs H W Hawkeswood and Mrs. P. R. Heron m "B" Division.176 words
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Article142 1931-12-08 16 The following are the results of the Shanghai (foursomes match between the Sepoy Lines GC and the Garrison G.C. played at Sepoy Lines lon Sunday, which ended m a win for the visitors by seven points to 5',. Details (Sepoy Lines players mentioned nr.it >:—142 words
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Article30 1931-12-08 16 Ladies' British Red Cross Trophy Competition T M m l 6 K final f the above Competition Mrs 9. McNeish beat Miss K. Niblock by 2 and30 words
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Article156 1931-12-08 16 [From Our Own Correspondent] The first annual shoo: between team, represemiiiß the F.M.S. and the Colony under ordinary Bisley conditions took place at Taiping range yesterday under ideal conditions and aroused the keenest interest as the leading shots from Singapore, Penang and Kuala Lumpur were engaged.156 words
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147 1931-12-08 16 I From Our Ov.n Correspondent J Af Malacca, Dec. 6. At the annual prise meeting the CVRA which was held at the Bukit Sebukor Range this morning, the following were the resultsChye° Tan Cheng rf T A Han dic aij >-Pte: Pang Kirn Seng--33 300 Yards-DeDberate.—147 words
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Article90 1931-12-08 16 Booking for suppers on the. occasion of the official opening of the Singapore Swimming Club s ne w pool by H.E. the Governor to-morrow has now closed and no meal, can be provided foi those people who have not already booked. YM^ OUO l ing hOCkey team represent the V.M.C.A.90 words
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Article302 1931-12-08 16 INTER-COLLEGE HOCKEY ANNUAL SELWYN-CLARKE CUP Medical College Beat Raffles Medical College. 3: Raffles College. .1. The Medical College easily defeated Raffles College m their annual encounter for the Sel-wyn-Clarke Cup on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday afternoon. The game was very uninteresting owing to the softness of the ground which302 words
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Article331 1931-12-08 16 Chinese Defeat the Malays I From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. Dec. 6. Under the auspires of the Malacca Football Amateur Association, the Centenary Cup final wa? played yesterday at- the Kubu Field m the presence of a record gathering and under yen favourable weather conditions. The Chinese who331 words
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Article161 1931-12-08 16 Duleepsinhji Co-opted as Selector Allahabad. Nov. 24 Details are now available of the annual meeting of the Cricket Control Board at New Delhi held this week-end. With reference to the fact that Duleep will neither be able to captain nor play for Indn it is understood that161 words
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Article101 1931-12-08 16 345 Horses and Ponies m Malaya That there is a drop m the number of horses and ponies now -arming m Malaya is mown by the latest Straits Racing Association Official Classification List published on December l The total of horses and ponies now registered is 345, of101 words
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Advertisement88 1931-12-08 16 More Stock Received of the P Opu lr PORTABLE "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS Raffles Place m Si»Kup«rt A A A SOMETHING FOR THE HDdIeT ATTItACriV£ N SELECTIOX OF MINIATURE STATIONERY IN NOVEL AMUSING BOXES la ya Publishing House, Ltd. j <^^m^^ A. mMB 4ff X v INVIGORATING AND X^>r2 REFRESHING 'Iv N88 words
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