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Title Section16 1931-12-09 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,514. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S,S. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1931. 10 CENTS16 words
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Article417 1931-12-09 1 The suggestion that the Dutch mail plane which crashed at Don Mua ng was overloaded is officially denied and it is suggested an open exit caused the tragedy Page 10. There is a strong campaign by students m China directed against Government shewing opposition to direct negotiation417 words
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Article973 1931-12-09 1 There is magic m men nvjmes. whatever Shakespeare may have said to the contrary; for everyone must admit that 'Avignon" rings musically m the ears We arrived then 1 on a September eve when an apricot-coloured sky bathed the whoie town m a s< :t «!ow. So.973 words
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Advertisement320 1931-12-09 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THK NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, I KI'SII. PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. RAFFLES JJOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION TO-NIGHT TEA DANCE INFORMAL DANCE 6.30— 8.30 p.m. 9.3O— MIDNIGHT AND M OMA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA s.s. "PRES. ADAMS" ORCHESTRA Saturday, December320 words
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Advertisement246 1931-12-09 1 SUPPORT EMPIRE PRODUCTS? THE BEST LIQUORS NOW OBTAINABLE AT WORLD FAMED RAFFLES HOTEL BULLOCH LADE'S "OLD RARITY" WHISKY Guaranteed 1 5 years old "GOLD LABEL" WHISKY Pedigree Scotch AMD Pure Grape Australian BRANDY EUROPE HIHOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT.— THURSDAY, December 24th, SPECIAL DINNER AND CINDERELLA246 words
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Advertisement95 1931-12-09 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS What's on at the hotels Pane 1. Latest cinema programmes Pa^io 9. Give Meccano for Christmas Pace 10. Tenders, notices, auction mIm Paye 2. William Jacks arc agents for Chatwood safes Pa&e 9. CHRYSLER POWER m J| X'MAS SHOPPING See THE GIFT SHOP 9 THE ARCADE. OFF RAFFLES95 words
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Advertisement21 1931-12-09 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE. FRESH. PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADINO PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article307 1931-12-09 2 Frenchtown Policeman Robbed of Gam A daring abduction was carried c»ut m the French Confession at Shanghai by four armed kidnappers, two children of Mr. Zin Fou, compradore of the Bank of Shanghai, beinn carried off m their father's own car. Armed with revolvers, the kidnappers intercepted the307 words
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Article279 1931-12-09 2 Routine order.s by Lieut. Col. M. J. T. Reilly, M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F. are as follows: Singapore, Dec. 9. Routine Order** Issue of. No routine orders were published on the 2nd. inst;mt. Promotion Officers. H.E. the Governor has tXH.'n pleased to approve the promotion of Second Lieutenant N.279 words
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Advertisement497 1931-12-09 2 GRAFTON BRAND hihr<k;kn i»i:iio\ii>i: Stabilised. Non-poisonous 10 vote. Useful for Mouth Wash. Dentifrice, Singapore Bar. Insect Bites and Stings. Bleaching and Removing Stains. 4 oz. bottle 60 cents. 1 lb. bottle $1.50 INSIST ON GRAFTON BRAND. Obtainable at Chemists and Stores, or from MEDICAL HALL LTD.. 3. Battery Road. BUSINESS497 words
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Advertisement473 1931-12-09 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: direction and Completion of an Electric Sub-Station at Pasir Panjang Road 6th milestone. Date of473 words
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Advertisement564 1931-12-09 2 NOTICES STANTON NELSON AND CO., LTD. fjost Scrip. NOTICE is hereby given that Certificate No. 10 for 400 Cumulative Preference Shares numbered ***** to ***** inclusive and Certificate No. 58 A for 160 Ordinary Shares numbered ***** to ***** inclusive m the above named Company, registered m the name of564 words
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Advertisement425 1931-12-09 2 I Skin Sufferers D.D.D. Prescription is an infallible reiu- 1 p*~% y% edy for Bad Leg, Eczema, Psoriasis, IIJJQII X Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Ringworm, I m&t < Dhobies Itch, or other skin trouble. iriru k i Salvos cannot do the work [J~r they simply clog the pores. D.D.D »^«S425 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous273 1931-12-09 2 THE WEEK Wednesday. 9th. High Water. 09.25, 9.5 ft.. 23.05, 9.2 ft. Kotary tiffin. Adelphi. Singapon Swimming Club pool; opening by Governor. 5 p.m. Police Band, Botanic Gardens 5.15 p.m. ttugby: Gloucestershire Regt. 34 XV vs. S.C.C, Tanglin. Hockey: S.R.C. vs. S.C.C. at S.R.C. S.C.C. 2nd XI vs. Medical College,273 words
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Article, Illustration1049 1931-12-09 3 AMBASSADOR AS WORLD DICTATOR Some! |of the Problems HOW VISCOUNT D'ABERNON WOULD FILL THE ROLE Lord d'Abernon, who broadcast the fourth of the series of talks on "What I would do with the World," has had a distinguished career, and was for several years* British Ambassador m Berlin. Lord d'Abernon1,049 words
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Article207 1931-12-09 3 Klysliko Returns to England Nicolas Klyshko. one of the mcst trusted and energetic fomenters cf trouble m the employ of the Moscow Government, has again arrived m England. His record is ns follows Before the 1917 Revolution. Klyshko lived m England as a political exile, married207 words
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Article149 1931-12-09 3 Grct'o -Roman City Discoverd Belgrade. Peasants digging m a village called Siivedol. about ten miles east of Monastir, which, it will bo remembered, lies tin the Egnatinn Way, have uncovered the walls and foundations of an ancient church dating from Roman times. Further excavation disclosed marble pillars149 words
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Article27 1931-12-09 3 The Slate of British North Borneo held their Jubilee Charter Day on November 2nd. The celebrations included a ceremonial parade at 7.45 a.m. and sports, at Jesselton.27 words
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Article443 1931-12-09 3 FOLK-SONGS AND DANCES Society Searches For a Playwright, Too The first real attempt to stimulate interest m the ancient language ol the Isle of Man 1 UDOnt Manx people b being made by the newly formed Young Manx Society the Aeglagh Vannin. as they443 words
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Article188 1931-12-09 3 HER O OF SPION KOP General Thorneycroft, Commander of a Famous Force, Dead Ifajor-General Alexander Whitelaw ThorneyCTOft, who has died at his home, Blandford Lodge, Whiteknighta, Reading, In his 73rd year, won f;:me by the brilliance with which he commanded a force of mounted infantry during the South African War.188 words
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Article120 1931-12-09 3 Bishop's Hope of Seeing Dead Loved Ones "Shall we again set those Wboa we loved on earth and lost." I The question was asked by the BKhop of London, Dr. Wmnington-Ingram. m his sermon at the Armistice Sunday service »t All Saints'. Hißhgatf, N. The bishop120 words
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Advertisement603 1931-12-09 3 JL Jt JL JL JL JL I IittCOtOCV teeth 1 m MM then destroys them Whiten Teeth by Removing Dingy Film I y I m dUcoorund if teeth Pepsodent contains no pumice, I .r< not white and sparkling. harmful grit or crude abrasive. It ii.iv-. cSancvs m 10 that they603 words
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Advertisement361 1931-12-09 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14, Klync Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied for361 words
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348 1931-12-09 4 SPECIALISTS DENIAL Royal Illness Nonsense Berlin, Nov. 6. A fantastic story that King George of England, when ill three years ago. was secretly "cured" by a German professor, to whom he has just paid £50,000. has been related to a credulous public by a348 words
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Article316 1931-12-09 4 Student to be Sent for Trial London. Nov. 12. The final stage m the police court proceedings against James Alan Davies. the twenty-one-years-old Oxford student accused of the manslaughter of Police Constable Alfred Needle, was leached at Oxford yesterday. Needle was knocked down and killed by a sports316 words
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Article151 1931-12-09 4 "No Wonder the French Hate Us" "No wonder the French hate us like poison when people go to France and behave m this way," said Mr. Herbert Metcalfe, the magistrate, at Greenwich Police Court, imposing a fines of 405., with ten guineas costs, on Thomas151 words
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Article65 1931-12-09 4 Murder Charge Sequel m California London, Nov. 27. Marysville (California). The hatred of the so-called Hindu factions blazed up here last night, and revolvers were brought freely into play. As a result of the "gun play" L. B. Manrow, alias Lai Singh, aged 34. was65 words
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Article, Illustration193 1931-12-09 4 Ordered To Ke>ep Them Under Proper Control Mrs. Violet van der Elst. of Woodingden House, near Brighton, described by the prosecution as a very wealthy woman, was summoned at Brighton for failing to keep dangerous Alsatian dogs under control. It was said that the dogs were193 words
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Article19 1931-12-09 4 Witness at Southend: I had a fatal accident with my motor-cycle six months a?o, but I am better now.19 words
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Article170 1931-12-09 4 Ifigh Standard Maintained Ninety-three per cent, of the officers of the General Duties Branch of the Royal Air Forc-j. who underwent examination as to their physical efficiency m 1930. were found fit for flying duty, according to the "Report on the Health of the Royal Air170 words
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Article23 1931-12-09 4 Elderly man sentenced to imprisonment at West Ham for not complying with a wife maintenance order: That will get tho old wcathe- over.23 words
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Article326 1931-12-09 4 Florida Farm Where lie Lived Alone Kt'dland* i Florida' Nm l> The Ear! ol Carrick ha.s been found del the lawn ol his home tWM Wbtft years be hid livrci alone runnii; farm. He was lyin^ beside a lawn-ni" 1 apparently died on Monday, hut lils death326 words
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Article53 1931-12-09 4 The death Ux>k pfcM Charles Coot*>. ased 44 M active member of the- ln>:m»" and was editor of UK Review from 1923 to journalistic cam-r Mr appointments m HM PJI s :llul UM author Of Hl< "J Commercial HandlxnJc oi tlu- N<<. Indies, and tho Malavatx Trad- A ■to a53 words
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Advertisement251 1931-12-09 4 IT GOOD USED CARS I dodge tourer I m excellent running order— $250. I HUPMOBILE G, I > I a £ood car at a very cheap nkC%m^ w I $250 I price. 4>£«jv, I T^O ESSEX SALOON, I vxHf^^^ a £°°d comfortable car at LjUw BOBMEO MOTOBSI V. ml! /rNW/IWHj251 words
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Advertisement156 1931-12-09 4 m 1 It \y^^—^>l simplified this way,^ HOLLYWOOD. No matter whether it's m the gay whirl C^^N^^^^ of the city or resting at her country house, a star is equally \^j^><^>. v > v^^--^^ *'on show." Her house, her garden, above everything her wardrobe most intimate and individual of all156 words
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Article352 1931-12-09 5 IN AUSTRIAN ARMY Marriage to Irish Girl Dublin, Nov. 8. An Austrian count descended from one of the most ancient families m Irish history will be married to-morrow m the land of his"ancestors. He is Count Edward TaafTe. and his bride will be Miss352 words
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Article258 1931-12-09 5 £200 Damages For a Company A jury m the King's Bench Division awarded £200 damages to the Rock Inv?stment Company. Ltd.. of Angel-court. EC. against the Illustrated Lcndon News and Sketch. Ltd.. for lib?l m a story. Three directors of the company. Messrs. Martin Ccles258 words
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Article195 1931-12-09 5 A Judge Takes Tea on the Bench London, Nov. 12. Mr. Justice Rowlatt yesterday revived a Law Courts practice which had been dropped thirty years before. He took tea on the bench. This judge is one of the busiest at the courts, and gets through195 words
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Article113 1931-12-09 5 Recent appointments m the 8.N.8. Government Service are as follow Mr. B. R. C. Adams, an Officer of Class 11. is appointed District Officer. Sandakan, Class 11. Miss Evelyn Ashworth. Nursing Sister, to be Nurse Matron, Jesselton Civil Hospital, Miss E. S. Surman, Nurse Matron Jesselton Civil Hospital, to be113 words
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Article, Illustration731 1931-12-09 5 BLACK, BUT PROUD OF IT Why He Declined Turtle Soup Day was breaking. There was a rat-tat at a Bethnal Green policeman's door, and a cry "Swe-e-eeE-E-P!" "Come m. ycur worship." And the mayor entered. Councillor T. Brooks, chief citizen of Bethnal Green, brought m731 words
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Article39 1931-12-09 5 IMr. Kenneth H. Simpson has arrived m Bangkok to take over the B&ntO jCo.'g branch J when Mr. G.A.C. Preston, the present manager. goes on leave. Mr. Simpson has b?en with the I Borneo Co. m Malaya and Sarawak.39 words
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Article398 1931-12-09 5 She is Harder on Criminals Than a Man Distinguished lawyers expressed their emphatic disagreement with Mr. Justice McCardie. the bachelor judge, m his condemnation of women as Jurors. The judge has been telling an audience ofl women at the Forum Club that women were "too emotional, too398 words
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Article96 1931-12-09 5 Death of Major-General Sir David Bruce London, Nov. 27. Sir David Bruce, who was known as the "Sherlock Holmes" of science, died today while thr funeral service was proceeding for his wife, who died on Monday. Sir Dav:d Bruce *pent Hie greater part of his life96 words
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Article447 1931-12-09 5 Kid Berg Will Marry When Champion New York, Nov. H. Kid Berg states that his engagement with Miss Eleanor Kvaus, the daughter of the wealthy New York silk merchant, ha.s been broken oil. Berg was waiting until he won the light-weight title before he married Miss Kraus.447 words
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Article112 1931-12-09 5 Nothing Wrong m It In Moderation A lew words about drink by Mr. Justtre Sw:ft m tn COOfM <>t :i MM at CMMMMMt Assizes. Aleobol chwiri people, loomm their tongues, makes conversation, and spreads geniality. There is nothing Viang m it if it is taken m112 words
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Advertisement235 1931-12-09 5 goodJßPejuk Belting Hose Packing ,-d upon ,o perrorm eßic.entiy M "Pathfinder" „S2 In «an d ard si zes IriraiJ> up to 8" 5 ply 4 x 4 Ply W«7 1" x 3 Ply Mll ft 120 r x 4 24 r«i 190 4 x 4 H > 2.80 r x235 words
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Advertisement224 1931-12-09 5 IK« aF VA^" A a^a^^^^^aX fU A I aw*"' '*J?W ''^ai vj "^.^V ~.7'Z***\y Hp SEVEN POINTS 1 Q RI 9 IN Pil^^ Fresh English and the formation j^^ West Country Milk. of bone and flesh la X Under ideal condi- tionsatWestrountry 5 PREPARATION. a^a^a^y*-^^V^vlßai Field Factories. The The easiest224 words
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Article, Illustration1439 1931-12-09 6 Our Chess Editor - Chess Problems and Solutiom. Our Chess Editor y Problem No. 132. (By B. G. Laws) i mack live puces. J The Late B. G. Laws As promised our two Problem* of this week ■TC examples of the admirable talent of the late Mr. Benjamin Glover LMTS. Warm tributes have been1,439 words
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Article1239 1931-12-09 6 C.A. PLAYER - C.A. PLAYER KY Dr. Benes Reviews the Position I'rague. *I*HE apparent swing to conservatism is only a J temporary interruption cf a steady evolution -of democracy. Democracy has suffered from lack of capable leadership m some countries. The best way to avoid wars is to1,239 words
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Article, Illustration674 1931-12-09 6 ELY CULBERTSON - ELY CULBERTSON BY Catching an Uncatchable King MTHEN the Dummy goes down showing three v trumps to the Ace and the adversary sitting at the right of the Dummy holds four trumps to the King. he would consider it as certain as the truths of the multiplication table674 words
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Article, Illustration788 1931-12-09 6 HORATIUS - HORATIUS Bridge Note* By A common mistake made by many f* Bridge players when fourth hand m the auction is that it is up to them to put a spoke m the enemy's wheel. Thus, if the declarer has made a bid and the >econd and third788 words
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Article627 1931-12-09 6 1. Pick up your cards, one by one. as dealt. You will then b? ready to bid ahead of the others. 2. When you have a poor hand, signal imm diately by saying— "Who dealt this mess?" 3. If you get a poor partner, keep score yourself, you've627 words
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Article192 1931-12-09 6 r I The Sealed KiiYelofM*. by Hen Knit N\<-<( !<■» 3s. 64. I Mystery is the Irudiiu- I of this novri. it itMta oi fc) tale bcin« snared m nnstuk. hM I Than a lady appears on fhto opm a safe. In this tmt* U>packet which192 words
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ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES IN IRELAND
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Article1144 1931-12-09 7 Bill Rushed Through the Dail From Our Own Correspondent) Dublin, Nov. 9. With a celerity which proved her sincerity, the Irish Free State has adopted an AntiDumping measure a measure to prevent the further flooding of her cities, towns and villages with the products of Europe while1,144 words
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Article105 1931-12-09 7 <'-ap«* Town. Tlie discovery of :i whole family of six. father, mother and four children, lying dead and terribly mutilated was made at a little cottage retreat near here. The massacre is believed to be the work of the father, a hospital warder named Te~reblanche. The attitudes m105 words
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Article204 1931-12-09 7 Ambulance 'Plane Drama An ambulance airplane was used to take Mr. Reginald Louis Whit?, of St. Georgesterraee. Brighton fiom Shoreham aerodrome to Switzerland. The plant's battle with death, time, and the gale had ended m a temporary truce at Paris. Owing to the increasing font' of204 words
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Article151 1931-12-09 7 Canon Explains Why They do not Marry "The younu |M Of to-day is not so rmn.ui- t if. but she knows on which, side her bn-art ia [hllttcred, and takes a long view This m the opinion expressed by Canon W H. G;'.v. vicar of ChrLslchureh.151 words
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Article46 1931-12-09 7 I The following cablegram was rrceived tnun Dr. Myers. I "Arrived .>afely Paris. Terrible npntaOM Patient exhausted, but happy Desires proceed Swizerland rail to-morrovi Arranging tins Mr. White's illness is due to war service. H» l iis thirty-five years of age. and was educifc-ri hi Cambridge.46 words
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Advertisement303 1931-12-09 7 NEW SHIPMENTS All Departments Equipped uiffi Fresh Stocks PRINTED CHIFFONS m latest designs NOW IN STOCK HSU KARLY AND GET THE BEST SELECTION Wassiamull Assomull Co, 31 33 High St. Phone 7144 OF ALL SOQfy \^THATEVER your being compounded from re▼V skin trouble you fi ned herbal extracts the will303 words
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Advertisement239 1931-12-09 7 f^^\MmJaffm mtntm tolmp thin km vi this txasrfy cTimahT £m^7o^ Mhk Wknb&mnd filly which co*t*m*motu*dgm ApolUnans M Actual micro-f)hotogTa>Ji A J^L jL/ /Vi Stomach trouble. Wj l^^W'"'''-"^ '*j^~' •J' 1 strength*!)* >■ j t Betvrs •> i m..i'iin k B^F '►r• N -v-VI Conquer Vm I erve troubles wi Loss239 words
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2554 1931-12-09 8 "CURES WITH A PUNCH" .Mandrake, Mummy, and H a n. t;- man's Rope Ku;ila Lumpur Rotarians listened with glee eteriiay to a gOCtOC'I stories of the fearful •ad ■rboderflil rtawdtei praacribed by the pioneers of his own profession m their efforts to cure lick2,554 words
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Article296 1931-12-09 8 Said to Have Saved King Alfonso's Life Spain's famous "high prtestcm ot white ma£ic." Dona Teodora. honoui-ed throughout Uw country for her heattng <md clairvoyant powers, who at cm time mrcd the life of King Alfonso, has died In Madrid. Dona Ttoodora bsmui to practise her296 words
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Article509 1931-12-09 8 Attacked on Filming Expedition The story vi man's struck with lion, which he fought with his hands m Africa was told to a Central News representative by Mr. Gus Pent. of Portland. Oregon. U.S.A. Mr. Peret. who only recently returned to Nairobi from I visit to America,509 words
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Article218 1931-12-09 8 General Smut^ <»n India London fc The Indian position .it MM most important Mid dangerous. praMHH facing the Ocneral smuts before teevtm to-day. Great Britain must muk> up I t |0 putty lar m .-atistwi ■oonaf the better m the pn I sii lation for ■etikwenl mifM218 words
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Article102 1931-12-09 8 The •'< dtftaf i k i' l Andrew Pmtaytertan Cl Allan the v 11-knoun DM and lltai Jean WUmbeth M dMtjhter Mr Mad M s Marshall of K<.vh(!al Arthur h. MSm pwe tl* Andri-A Clark was oetf ma Stewart officiated. The >< and the hymns toctafcd Brt'ath.xl <>Vr Ed«-Ji MM102 words
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Advertisement187 1931-12-09 8 t i FIRST I I APPEARANCE X SINCE I THE WAR t "GUERINS' I FAMOUS FLEMISH t X EARTHENWARE !;beer mugs I ggggVsgVggggggggglgga 1 1 1 a inn 1 1 1 1 isi n <♦ EVERY GENUINE ♦> GUERIN I BEER MUG BEARS *l* THK (JIERIN SIGNATI Rl: |made by187 words
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Advertisement400 1931-12-09 8 THE FUTURE OF THE EMPIRE Iks m the arms af every nursing mother sw bm mmr^ mmm^ Bw^^.^H mr -».^r •v^s^^.X m mw^^^^^*^^ mi mmw^ t_\ y/^^Sr^^T^ I S HERE are occasions when, do whtr you vS^ij j S W^' c ot lcrs mu c remains scanty, v \3^^ J400 words
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Advertisement167 1931-12-09 9 r^SJD; VICTORIA THEfffRE vgfflßSs Svue TO-MGHT 4 TALENTED COHAWr <HICI UUSfCAL COii£Of *=^^O NIGHTLY r\^^ AT— 9.30 p.m. I' Booking \V at John Little Co. VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALIT NEXT ORGAN RECITAL Friday, December 11th, at 5.30 p.m. Organist Mr. A. E. Thornley-Jones. ASSISTED BY THE SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY STRING QUARTET.167 words
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Advertisement271 1931-12-09 9 We're giving you ONE MORE CHANCE To sac this Great Show F g/ypjTog Special Matinee TO-DAY at 3.15 <ra wight I j Positively ftMKt Xigsht of The Picture that has pleased Thousands The Screen's Greatest Star m his first Modern Comedy Role, B GEORGE Alv jL* I SS m EARL271 words
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Advertisement282 1931-12-09 9 "A Great Show 99 Never laughed so much m my Life**!! "Feel I could see it again right away 99 JUST A PEW OF THE REMARKS HEARD AFTER LAST NIGHT'S SHOW AT THE WHEN METRO GOLDWYN MAYER'S "MERRIEST COMEDY OF THE YEAR* 4 OPENED TO PACKED HOUSES. SEE IT TONIGHT282 words
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Article24 1931-12-09 10 SWORD. On November 23rd, 1931. at Tenby, South Wales. James Sword, formerly resident Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, m his 83rd year.24 words
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559 1931-12-09 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1931 COLONIAL DIVORCE FACILITIES An important addition has just been made to the laws of the Colony which, while one hopes it will not be considerable m the extent of its application here, remedies a situation which has m the past imposed a certain559 words
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Article950 1931-12-09 10 Dr. J. S. Sloper has returned to Singapore. His leave has been indefinitely postponed. Mr. H. Dove has been re-appointed a member of Penang Harbour Board. Mr. D. P. Wilson, Government Surveyor, 8.N.8. has retired from the Service. Miss J. E. Douglas, Nurse Matron. Sandakan Civil Hospital, has retired fromVIM - 950 words
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Article470 1931-12-09 10 SALE OF DRUGS Containers Not Marked "Poison" Summoned at the instance of the Singapore Detective Branch, the managers of a number of leading stores and dispensaries appeared before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd, on Monday morning, to answer charges under the Deleterious Drugs Ordinance.470 words
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Article235 1931-12-09 10 Debenture Holders' Action Again Adjourned The debenture shareholders action brought by Mr. Isaac Manasseh Meyer and two c;hers against the Adelphi Hotel seeking an order of court certifying that the debenture holders have a first charge of the assets, r.nd asking for repayment of debentures held by235 words
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Article40 1931-12-09 10 For Wednesday, December 9th Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. S. 899 31 Menya Soona Palaniappa Chettyar vs. Lim Chim Teck and another. S. 795|31— Ahna Manjocr vs. R. S. S. Saminathan Chettiar.40 words
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Article200 1931-12-09 10 It is notified that the Kedah State Council has appointed a Retrenchment Committee consisting of the following members for the purpose of enquiring carefully into the expenditure of all public departments and recommending measures to be adopted with a view to reducing such expenditure: Mr. A. C. Baker (Chairman). H.200 words
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DUTCH MAIL 'PLANE NOT OVERLOADED
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Article357 1931-12-09 10 Did Open Exit (W Tragedy (FREE PRESS SEHVICK ".>>„,. i»lfcdl It*, Colonel Brinsmead is not bodies of the thfM dead foal 'plane, with that of Mr Baudai be sent to Holland and Fr;,: ment. The wireless operator i immunity from more senou^ the fact that he wa.. not357 words
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Article234 1931-12-09 10 Fast-moving Comedy Alhamln ;i When a fOUat Ent'h. h l>>:<i trho frank, rather a devil with WMM I no one Is particularly iHpriMd I likely to raise our eyebrows when [he I uncle arranges a tinancialh .i<l\ marriage But when t'.ie youn^ hVO I condition that he234 words
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Article128 1931-12-09 10 Thrauhoul the Empln outside it. Hoc H nai bi Birthday, ami BM mbtn pi' of tin- Singapore vvn. I I foregathered tor tint p II fag. A special IMVICC I followed by the Annual 0 i Meeting at VfalCfl the Pilot. Padre. JobßMttel were appointed. Mid128 words
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Advertisement195 1931-12-09 10 uJ CANADIAN CLUB fri92S^ liliilClfV %n^arf^U Makes a fine thirst quencher -f Uj &9? u *Q> when ginger ale is added CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of .Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai) TELEPHONE 5371 5372. 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. HAVE YOU TRIED OUR BREAKFAST U LUNCHEON SAUSAGE195 words
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Advertisement36 1931-12-09 10 DOXA FOR ACCURACY RELIABILITY THE LATEST AND SMARTEST DESIGNS IN WRIST WATCHES POCKET WATCHES ALARM CLOCKS TRAVELLING CLOCKS CAN BE HAD FROM The Sole Agents Distributors For S.S. F.M.S. U. S. De SUVA BROS. Jewellers Singapore36 words
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1112 1931-12-09 11 ANTI-GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN PARIS NEGOTIATIONS APPROACHING A M BRIANDS LETTER TO MR. YOSHIZAWA vv f i Campaign alle ed sponsored by the Left Wtag of the Kuom.ntang. among students m Nanking Peking StaMtal and elsewhere is aimed at discrediting the NaUoLi ..ov.mment Th.rty thousand students1,112 words
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Article92 1931-12-09 11 Belgian Statesman Meets Sir John Simon f ßritish Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 8. The Belgian Foreign Minister. M. Paul Hymans. met the British Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, yesterday at the House of Commons and last night Sir John was a guest at the Belgian Embassy92 words
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Article59 1931-12-09 11 Treasures Insured for £2,500,000 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 8. Four hundred art treasurer destined for the International Exhibition of French Art. which opens at the Royal Academy, London, on January 4 left the Louvre Museum. Paris, yesterday under guard. The value of the treasures is inestimable,59 words
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Article109 1931-12-09 11 Carefully Planned 20,000 Pesetas Coup Madrid, November, 29. After cutting telephone and telegraph wires linking a village with the outside world a gan^ of ten armed bandits raided the savings cank at Hasarenas near Bilbao and escaped with 20.000 pesetas. The coup was carefully planned. One109 words
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Article327 1931-12-09 11 MOTION HELD UP Future of the Land Taxes Scheme I British Radio Official Service] Rugfey, Dec. 8. The Prime Minister having accepted the enlargement of the terms of the opposition motion cf censure and the allocation of to-morrow and Thursday for its discussion m the House of327 words
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Article169 1931-12-09 11 First Meeting of Basle Committee r Reuter's Service I Basley, Dec. 8. The first day's meeting of the Young Plan advisory committee to discuss Germany's capacity to pay reparations was merely formal. The Italian. Signor Beneduce. was elected President after the American. Mr. Stewart, had declined. Simultaneously, the169 words
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Article74 1931-12-09 11 CARNERA DREADNOUGHT CHAMPION Easy Victory Against Campolo New York, Nov. IS. Primo Camera knocked out the Argentinian, vittorio Campolo, with a left hook to the jaw m the second round of their match here to-day after flooring him for a count of nine. Camera thus becomes the holder of the74 words
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Article82 1931-12-09 11 Hinkler Notifies Wife of Atlantic Flight London, Nov. 28. "Landed at Bathurst. O.K. Bert," was the first intimation received by Mrs. Hinkler that her husband was attempting to fly the Atlantic. The previous day she had a cable from Natal. Brazil, which stated. "Here, hoping." Mrs. Hinkler stated82 words
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Article54 1931-12-09 11 The Japanese Davis Cup players. H. Satoh, M. Kawachi and F. Fujikur?, <th~ present junior champion of Japr.n) passed th>ough Singapore yesterday by the Yasukuni M?.ru from Japan on their way to Calcutta where they will play m a series of matches (including the championships). Jiro Satoh and Miki are54 words
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Article178 1931-12-09 11 5,000 H.P. ENGINES Lord Wakefield's Latest Venture I British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Dec. 8. Lord Wakefield. sponsor of previous efforts to maintain Great Britain's speed supremacy on the water, has decided to recondition the successful speedboat Miss England II and invite tenders178 words
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Article514 1931-12-09 11 Appeal m Ipoh Case Allowed The judgment of the F.M.S. Full Court of Appeal, m the appeal of Dr. W. A. Rogers vs. J. V. Audas was delivered at the Ipoh Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Burton. The appeal, it will be remembered, was the sequal to an514 words
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Article182 1931-12-09 11 Jerusalem-Jericho Road Hold-up Jerusalem, Nov. 29. A graphic description of last night's daring robbery on the Jerusalem -Jericho road is given by Dr. Strathearn. Warden of an opth^lmic hospital, who was travelling m the leading car of the convoy. "It was just like a cinema performance." he182 words
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Article51 1931-12-09 11 Attack on Platform Party at Meeting Bombay. Xcv. 28. The Bombay Chronicle's corespondent at Ajmer reports that Mrs. Kasturbai Gandhi, wife of Mr. Gandhi, narrowly escaped injury at a meeting of the Marwar States" People Conference. Oppositionists attacked and belaboured the speakers, but Kasturbai was not51 words
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Advertisement70 1931-12-09 11 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 8. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows nSRuS&% > C£m 5 16) Forward The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 3d.70 words
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Advertisement217 1931-12-09 11 Place your order now for ROBINSON'S RENOWNED HOME MADE X'MAS PUDDINGS v^j K2P/ i Ingredients of the very finest quality obtainable. Can be supplied with silver pudding charms if desired. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements* SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. B^SSgf^tfg^ Canned above the standard laid down by tlAtyCQin217 words
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Article2003 1931-12-09 12 RESEARCH RESULTS Methods of Production Examined The following abstract of the conclusions stated m the Report of Progress of the Coconut Research Scheme, Malaya, up to the end of June, 1931 is published by the Department of Agriculture. COPRA INSECTS Copra which has deteriorated has a2,003 words
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Article54 1931-12-09 12 Lee Thong was produced before R&ja, Fetra, the Klang Magistrate, by the O.C P.D.. Port Swettenham, and charged with having mixed the juice of datura m food thereby making thirteen people unconscious. The O.C.P.D. told the Magistrate that the thirteen victims were I still m the hospital. The case was54 words
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Article925 1931-12-09 12 INDIAN ORDINANCE Emergency Powers for Bengal Government New Delhi. Nov. 30. The Viceroy and Governor-General has promulgated to-day the Bengal Emergency Powers Ordinance, being Ordinance No. XI of 1931. This ordinance, which may be read m conjunction with the Bengal Ordinance of October 29, confers special925 words
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Article90 1931-12-09 12 The Asiatic community of Tapah are holding a farewell function m honour of Dr. E. J. de Cruz, on the eve of his departure from Malaya on retirement from Government Service. Mr. T. S. Boyd. Chief Justice of Sarawak, and Mrs. Boyd, Mr. K. H. Gillan, PostmasterGeneral, Mrs. Gillan and90 words
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Article1598 1931-12-09 12 PETERSFIELD STRANDING Commander Severely Reprimanded Commander D. C. Lang, captain of H. M. S. Petersneld, which was lost off the China Coast recently, was^found guilty by the court martial by which he was tried on H. M. S. Tamar of stranding and hazarding his ship, and1,598 words
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Article157 1931-12-09 12 Shan States Rulers' Request [British Radio Official Service) Rugby, Dec. In committee at the Burma Round-T?ble Conference to-day the Sawbwa of Hsipaw, on behalf of the Rulers of the Shan States, advocated their maintenance as a separate entity. After discussion, it was decided to tv.stpone the decision and157 words
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Article117 1931-12-09 12 No Agreement With China Initialled IReuter's Service] London, Dec. 7. In the House of Commons this afternoon Sir John Simon announced that no agreement on extrality had been initialled by Sir Miles Lampson (British Minister m China) though a draft Treaty had been completed, which both Governments are considering.117 words
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Article52 1931-12-09 12 King and Queen to Stay at Sandringham I British Radio Official Service] Rufby, Dec. 7. The King and Queen returned to Buckingham Palace to-day and the Court will remain m London for a fortnight. The Queen has recovered from her recent chill. The Royal Family will spend Christmas52 words
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Article27 1931-12-09 12 The Kuala Lumpur Flying Club now has three women members undergoing instruction. They are Mrs. Mungo Park, wife of the Club's President, Mrs. Wegener and Miss Brtscoe.27 words
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Article779 1931-12-09 12 Company's Ckia tt Exemption Before Mr. Jtaßttaa H. w f*r (President-* Mr Justice w. Burton Justice N. D. Mudie m the Full c,,, ir on Friday, the Pahang Con m,|,,, ;i(. Ltd.. appealed against the Jud Chief Justice, Sir L. H. Elphm t found for the State779 words
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Article123 1931-12-09 12 Why ftff nriflT < «'H> S was Disbanded ■PB«kta« at ?he Aml-< <Penang> priMfMnf last Pykett, said In NfVd Id tin abolition of the cadet eorpi Resident Councillor had ni. was that it m UmgM strange for them to b«- p*e«cl then train cadets who might into123 words
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Article223 1931-12-09 13 Professionals Dissatisfied With Association I From Our Own Correspondent] London. A number ot lawn tennis professionals who are dissatisfied with the manner m which the I Lawn Tennis Association control their side of the game, met to discuss the situation and decide on a course of action. Amongst223 words
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Article220 1931-12-09 13 Invitations to Lancashire League Clubs [From Our Own Correspondent] London. The following paragraph from one of the papers Ls interesting "Overseas cricketers who accept invitations to join Lancashire League clubs are doubtless attracted by the possibility of something unusual m the way of "perks. I did not realise220 words
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Article138 1931-12-09 13 Jockey unable to pull up after Passing Post (From Our Own Correspondent 1 London. There was an extraordinary finish to the race at Liverpool for the Stewards' Plate. It was won by Benburb which started at the outside price of 100 to 6 When the gelding flashed past138 words
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Article81 1931-12-09 13 England beaten by France [From Our Own Correspondent] London. France beat England by four goals to none m the third ol a .series of ice hockey matches at Liverpool. A disallowed goal for England, which was claimed m the first minute of the game, caused a certain amount81 words
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Article127 1931-12-09 13 I From Our Own Correspondent] London. A distinguished cempany of film and tennis star* filled the picturesque old parish church at Hampstead when Mr. H. W. Austin, the leading member of the British Davis Cup team was married to Miss Phyllis Konstmn. the film ac re- Hiux'rrds of127 words
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Article103 1931-12-09 13 Marcel Thil. the French boxer, hit Jack Casey, the "Assassin" until he was tired of it m the extraordinary ten round contest at the Albert Hall which Thil won on points. Casey's endurance is remarkable, he was hit all over, particularly on the Jaw and almost seemed to enjoy it.103 words
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Article326 1931-12-09 13 Australia's Black Terror for Batsmen Brisbane, Nov. »>. A black boy ler. whose magic with the ball sprang from his skill as a child with a boomerang, to-day achieved the feat of getting Don Bradman out for a duck, caught at the wicket, m the Sheffield Shield match326 words
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Article203 1931-12-09 13 Areas opened by as building Plots (From Our Own Correspondent] London. Many gclfers must note with regret t«he passing of golf courses into the hands of builders, and we are reminded of some which have disappeared and which were well-known to London Rolfers. But the game continues203 words
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Article115 1931-12-09 13 Somerset County Club's Proposal fFrom Our Own Correspondent I London. Somerset County Cricket Club have submitted a proposal which is to come before the Advisory County Cricket Committee urging that only 24 games be necessary to qualify for the County Championship instead of 28 as is now the115 words
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Article126 1931-12-09 13 I From Our Own Correspondent] London. The Colchester Cricket Festival will not bo held next year. This is one of the oldest m the Essex CounCy meetings but owing to the fact that for the last seven years the Colchester Festivals have resulted m a net loss of126 words
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Article234 1931-12-09 13 [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London. Donald Butcher, the professional squash racquets champion, achieved a truly remarkable victory over Charles Arnold. the challenger to the title, by 9 o, 9 o, 9 o. Although Butcher is a considerably younger man than his opponent, which would un- doubtedly give him234 words
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Advertisement271 1931-12-09 13 *jL OR berry duty fr*onts and for lL tfL^? fishin 4 <f Un work-boats; also for tmrifiu* use m sailing boat, tip t***** nmh deliver nigged, reliable m length. P were dcreloped for increased depend on these sturdy manbeo Ucri^idipulfixlsmdioaod say you can't afoal t Kxnmbi SALT-WATER DESIGNED iTNtlfcD ENGINEERS271 words
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Advertisement223 1931-12-09 13 K-1 an' Starrs /Invaluable after any serious illness. Anger's Kmuls.on is invaluable for building up benltfa and strength m al! run down conditions and wasting diseases or aftrr any serious illness. It soothes the mucous membrane of the stomach and mtest.nes, corrects digestive and bowel irreguV.ties, promotes normal healthy appetite,223 words
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Advertisement907 1931-12-09 14 BLUE FUNNR LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOBTNIOHTLT EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and fllMjew Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Doe. Sattt PHRONTIS For Marseilles, Holland, London and Hamburg In907 words
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Advertisement574 1931-12-09 14 EUerman Bucknail Steamship Co., LtcL (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Dae spore Sails Spore. I s^ CITY OF PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 15 Dec. 16 s.s. CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, L'don, R'dam574 words
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Advertisement425 1931-12-09 14 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England > MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMEM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Tonnace. Singapore. Tonnace KARMALA 9.000 Dec. 12 RAJPUTANA 17 000 JO**.425 words
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Advertisement790 1931-12-09 15 0. S. K. Line. fW K« ROPE. AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INIMA. RU»vnU >•%«« UM A.NCFLES and NfcW YORK DUe Bal1 Express Freight Service* Pr.,m K,,rw 0 .v,. LONDON. Roterdam. Hamburg «nd Annve^. via Port fcilHulnß, Colomb'-. Aden. Suez and Port Said. .H.^rKViiMo lICRBAN. R Elizab,th. Cape Tovvn790 words
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Advertisement620 1931-12-09 15 ll) DQIIAft STEAMSHIP UNES.LTD. (ff m\ SAILING NOTICE \l» ■I OF FAMOUS 111 m\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. IMM MM I TO MARSEILLES^ NEW YORK AND BOSTON \l» ■I I FSOM SINGAFOJBS AND FENANG via COLOMBO IIM ■I I SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES J§M mWm) Arrive Leave Leavr Arrive \C^K MM620 words
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Advertisement905 1931-12-09 15 K. P. M. KONBVKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIAJ (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No 5401. with sub-connections to:— Passage Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. BqpNtnSMtVea In flu- Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang> of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION RIREAU905 words
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Article760 1931-12-09 16 11 TH NOVEMBER The Navy's Place m the Scottish National War Shrine Of all the war memorials m the Empire the Scottish War Shrine at Edinburgh is the most complete, for not a branch of war work m which men of Scottish birth took part by land, sea or air,760 words
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Advertisement632 1931-12-09 16 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] zm. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabias de632 words
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Advertisement411 1931-12-09 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. S nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due SaUs Mm fm M.S. SILVER WALNUT Dec. 8 Dec 14 M.S. SH.VERPALM Dec. 29 Jan 4 MS. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jnn. 25 For rates411 words
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Advertisement130 1931-12-09 16 BIBBY LINK [LONDON ADDRESS 22, PALL MALL, LONDON. S 1V.1.J. of fast twin-screw Oil Driven Maif Passenger Vessels MWRB RANGOON. COLOMBO. MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connection from Sin^tpore and Penang HOMEWARD SAILINGS. OXFORDSHIIJE D« 1932 STAFFORDSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE V/ORCESTERSHIRE CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE SHROPSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE WORCESTERSHIRE CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE SHROPSHIRE130 words
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Miscellaneous711 1931-12-09 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN 3angkok every Monday Ac Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Sedan Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. j £uantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. ■Celantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Serembatt, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. M.S., Batu Anam, Batu711 words
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Miscellaneous206 1931-12-09 16 Moonstone, Rahman 5; Phrontis, Deli 4: Meviones 2; Centaur Jardine's. Section 10 (Entrance Gate 7). Saparoea 50: Fager 52. KEPPEL HARBOUR Main Wharf: Lch. Lady Evelyn, Lighter Cross, Lch. Mercury. Soerabaya. Shell. Oil Wharf: Nil. Coal Wharf: Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Pa gar: Albert Dock: Kk;ng. Victoria Dock:206 words
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Article42 1931-12-09 17 Per Lipis from Port Dickson: Mr. W. D. Mackie. Per Centaur from Fremantle: Mrs. M. Polland and 2 children. Master J. Clifford. Master A. D. Warren. Miss J. Knox, Mr. J. Sewell. Mrs. McCaul. Master McCaul. Mrs. H. B. Knox.42 words
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Article205 1931-12-09 17 Paddle Wheel Steamer's 85 Years* Service Having been built as long ago as 1846, the Clyde paddle-steamer Glencoe has now reached the number cf her days and is m the hands of the shipbreakers. That she should have survived as much as 85 years' service is no205 words
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Article148 1931-12-09 17 Popular Blue Funnel Master's Sudden Death Captain W. A. Dawson. formerly of the Blue Funnel Line, died with tragic suddenness at home recently. Captain Dawson was on his way home just before midnight, and had almost reached the gateway leading to his house m148 words
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Article1444 1931-12-09 17 pail itself is termed the "Yuep bucket," that useful article of furniture carrying all overboard waste from the galley and fo's'cle. How the word is spelt I do not pretend to know. ORIGIN OF "MARCONI'S" The above are nautical expressions of very old origin. Modern yachtsmen invent new1,444 words
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Advertisement604 1931-12-09 17 THE I Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Bead Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. fetephone: 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 features604 words
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Advertisement246 1931-12-09 17 Tlhe "Ankaria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only m the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Ankoria" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes the infections246 words
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Article205 1931-12-09 18 75-Year-Old Couple Separated "This is rather dreadful," remarked Mr. Justice Bateson, m the Divorce Court, when told by counsel that a Bexhill-cn-Soa wife wanted a judicial separation frcm her husband, to whom she had been married for fifty-two years. The decree was granted. Mrs. Elizabeth Margaret McCor.iick,205 words
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Article248 1931-12-09 18 Bridge Replaced m Twelve Hourj London, Nov. 29. One of the biggest engineering feats of its kind was performed to-day when British workmen cut out an iron bridge carrying the branch of the Southern Railway across West home Avenue, Lcndon. lifted the old bridge away and inserted248 words
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Article321 1931-12-09 18 Assets X^. And Two DfCM Stud* With liabilitit > ol E7.721 and two dKH studs worth I I M one of the original C questions about bit Bi London Bankruptcy Court uw address was n Chelsea, and Dorchester H he was d mm!- d an321 words
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Advertisement313 1931-12-09 18 $T% LIGHTS FROM 2* ONE LAMP At the pull of a t switch either the full brilliance of an ordinary lamp I or the soft glow I of a night lamp I I BY INSTALLING A PHILIPS DUO-SAVEUTE LAMP tj I YOU SECURE THE ADVANTAGES Jtf OF TWO SOURCES OF313 words
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Advertisement880 1931-12-09 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE THE SOUTH f Mf| 3RITISH V% V^ INSL'RANi X COMTANI Ii t| FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT ANIj MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTEU LOWEST CURRENT KATES L. C. MARGOI.IOI I H Office: Km I nn EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LT| FIRE, MARIM MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. Ci.880 words
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Article1348 1931-12-09 19 Annual Meeting at Auckland iiltia] Meeting of shareholders oi the Hru^ii Insurance Co. Ltd. was hold at Oltu oi thi- Company, South British Auckland, on October 22nd. I the adoption of the Report and Sh<-et. the Chairman, Mr. E. R. n. '.id: •..ntling event of the year.1,348 words
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308 1931-12-09 19 Many Tin miners. Tin consumers and mining shareholders may well experience a justified confusion over the present prices of Tin m terms of geld and terms of pounds sterling. says Vhe journal of the Anglo-Oriental Mining Corporation. On Friday. September Bth.308 words
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Article77 1931-12-09 19 PROTECTION IN NEXT BCDGET Jubilation over New Tariffs Ix ndon. Nov. 27. "Protectionists arc overjoyed at the Government's promptness m applying the electoral mandate, and yesterdays agricultural measures are hailed as emergency measures pending the elaboration of a general policy of protection, probably for the next Budget. It Ls expected77 words
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Article27 1931-12-09 19 It would be a good thine tf a long term km could be floated with the object of covering our German short term obligations Mr. Walter ■Runciman.27 words
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Article139 1931-12-09 19 To-Day s Price Changes December 8 Tin 75 Tons $70.00 Gambler IS Pepper White 3414 Flake Tapioca 914 Pearl Sago Small 4%, Copra, Gottfried 5.85 Sago, flour 3. 40 Devoe's Imperial Briui»a> Kerosene per 2 tin* ».i8 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene pt» m* *7» Socony Motor Gasoline ex pump per British139 words
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67 1931-12-09 19 Ueromb~T Bth., 12 o'clock noon Bajer* Setter* R.S.S. equal to London Standard. spot a* 9^ Standard R. 3.5. on Tender Dec W% 9 7-. January 9 7 s 10 February 10 10 Vs Jan.-March 10 10' s April-June 10 "s 10 HTone of Market —Quiet.67 words
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Article937 1931-12-09 19 TUESDAY, DEC. BTH, I*2l CLOSING QUOTATIONS Ai>am Kunibang 24s 25s Austral Malay 18a 20s Ayer Hitam (ss> 10s 6d 11s 6d Bangrln Tin 10* 8d lls BC Batang Padang csi > 05 13 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Buklt Arang ($1) 3« 40 nom. Burmah Mr lay937 words
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Article133 1931-12-09 19 Change* m Representative Prices [United Press Association} New York. Der. 5 7. American Can. Com. 65 64 Cities Service f% 6% Colombia Oas and Elec. 19 19% Curtis Wright 1% i>£ Electric Bond and Share 15 s 15 Gen. Electric 27 27 7* Oen. Motors 24133 words
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Article196 1931-12-09 19 [British Radio— Official Service] Nov. 27 Dec. 5 7. Amsterdam 8.75 8 5|16 8 1116 Athens 272 Vss 262 »i 250 sellers Bombay Is. 6 5 64d. Is. 6 7;64d. Is. 6 332 d. Berlin 14 13 16 14 5:16 14V, Brussels 25 516 23 7 23 716 Bucharest196 words
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Article237 1931-12-09 19 Barlow and Co. Kuala Lumpur Agents: Ayer Kuning 100.000 lbs; Badek 37,300; Chersonese 105.000: Dennistown 57,300; Highlands ■and Lowlands 171.000; Klabang 139,800: Krian 83.000: Sungei Krian 134.500. fcLUfai Way <Selangor> 63,500. Derrick and Co. Secretaries: Alor Gajah 33.300; Ayer Pan as 85.000: Bu!:it Kubu 20.300; Glenealy237 words
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Article66 1931-12-09 19 When at lact the pound Ml off 30U it went on to something that was swxi ami st'^dy. It went on to British reputation The Prime Minister. Nearly everything required m this country lor food or manufacture could be produced m the British Commonwealth, the partners m which should devise66 words
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Article49 1931-12-09 19 Ultimatum to Java Producers fßeuter's Service] New Y«rfc. Dea. t. Mr. T. U Chadbourne. who sailed yesterday for Paris to attend the International Sugar Council, is understood to be taking an ultimatum to the Dutch sugar growers of Java demanding segregation of an increased quantity of sugar.49 words
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Article593 1931-12-09 19 The Latest Reports from London In the course of their marked report date* Nov 1 1 Messrs Symington and Wilson ttw London rubber brokers, state: I We referred m our Report last week to renewed reports of possible Dutch action on restriction These, combined with an Improvement593 words
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Article126 1931-12-09 19 R.T.C. and Scant Attention GWen To British Trade I —ion. l>rr. I Dissatisfaction at the comparatively sennt attention uiven to British trade and industry by the Round Table Conference was expn^ed by speakers from the industrial centres at a meeting of the Conservative India Committee la*t evening. According126 words
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Article73 1931-12-09 19 Historic Blue Diamond to be Sol* at Christie's London. Nov. 21. The Bavarian Crown jewels mIU be molo *l Christies* on December 21st. The jewels, which belong to the Hou>«- of Wittelsbach. comprise the celebrated Wittetobach blue diamond brought tnto Uie (amit>- m 1722. a diamond tiara,73 words
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Article68 1931-12-09 19 To my mind the question before manj of the countries throughout the world to-day i. Which is It to be— *?oid without trade, or tf need be trade without gold? Sir H. Drterding. The economist's ta c k is done %lwu he Vn* diagnosed the dteea.se and Indirata! the remedy;68 words
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Advertisement48 1931-12-09 19 Assets exceed S12 r fj.— i Awrmnce m force srer «E.tf§ f t Pc Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd <lncorporated la tbm Steal* Bntttamwrfr) D O^CE: O«« mt 3^ OM CTIVK PLANS OF ASBURAIfOB Secretary: M AO.NTB WAHTKD Managing Director: Actuary: mmmm W RAEBB A. ROBINSON. FXA.48 words
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Article1807 1931-12-09 20 Malaya (up Rujrby. Semi-Finals on Saturday. Singapore Ought to Win. S.C.C Vs iiorki > Visit to Kuala Lumpur.— Rubber Mpd.nt: With S.R.C. To-day. Shanghai Wir. Intrr-porl Shoot. Costly Cricket Fielding Errors. The Malaya Cup competition has reached its penultimate stage and by this time next week we1,807 words
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Article144 1931-12-09 20 Dark Blues' Twenty-Fifth Victory I Router's Service 1 London, Dec. 8. At Twickenham to-day Oxford won the fiftysixth inter-Varsity Rugby match, beating Cambridge by 10 points to 3. W. Roberts, the skipper, played the game ot his life and was chiefly responsible for Oxfords win. The Oxford threequarters144 words
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Article202 1931-12-09 20 H.E. to Open New Pool To-day The formal opening of the new pool at the Singapore Swimming Club by H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi. will take place at 5 p.m. to-day. Members and gu?sts should arrive before 4.45 as the. entrance road will be closed to202 words
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Article778 1931-12-09 20 A.P.C A N D I. GO DOWN FIGHTING S.C.C. TOURNAMENT Ist XV Forward Injures Shoulder Public Services 6 pts.; A.P.C. and I. 5 pts. The A.P.C. and I. gave a very good account of themselves against the Public Services m the S.C.C. tournament on the Padang last evening and were,778 words
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Article118 1931-12-09 20 Excellent Start Against New South Wales [Reuter's Service] Sydney, Dec. 8. The South Africans are making- an excellent fight m their match against the strong New South Wales side here. New South Wales to-day carried their score from 446 for 8 to 500. Hird following Bradman's118 words
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Article834 1931-12-09 20 YEAR REVIEWED Saturday's Prize Distribution and At Home The final match of the Inter-Club Tournament for the "Lim Kee Cheok" Trophy was played off on Saturday last at the S.V.C. Drill Hall before a large gathering and resulted m a win by a narrow margin834 words
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Article57 1931-12-09 20 YESTERDAYS RESULTS Men's Open Singles R. F. Smith beat Dr. de Souza 7 5. 5 7 6—o. Mixed Open Doubles Mrs. Drew and T. L. Palmer beat Miss Abed and Abed 7 5. 2 6. f> 2. Ladies' Open Doubles Miss Toby and Miss David vs.57 words
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Article31 1931-12-09 20 December Monthly Competitions The December Monthly Medal (Stroke) will be played' for during the week-end, 12th and 13th instant, and the Ladies Spoon (Bogey) on Monday 14th instant.31 words
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Article40 1931-12-09 20 The following will represent the Indian Association at hockey against the 11th. (HV Battery Regiment, to-day en the Indian Association grounds:— L,ar Singh, Chateriee and N^ranjan Singh. Keneddy, Baskaran and Katiyal, Mallal. Paranjcthi, Namazie M.M.H. (Capt/.,. Duleep Singh and Wa*eei*«Singh.40 words
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