The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 December 1931
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Title Section16 1931-12-12 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,517. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S-S- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article395 1931-12-12 1 The Japanese Cabinet has resigned Page 11. It is stated that the Nanking: Government has accepted the League resolution as it was the cniy alternative tc war against Japan; a Peking report states that Japanese planes have dropped bombs m the Chinchow area Page 11. Students demonstrations395 words
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Article1238 1931-12-12 1 Quicquifl uqunt homines noxtri e»t farnuio Libelli Juvenal The fight i.s not over, oniy delayed, but the Uncfficials have gained a notable victory m tin preliminary skirmish m which HE. making the longest speech that he has so far delivered m the Council Chamber, scene of1,238 words
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Advertisement293 1931-12-12 1 BIGIA TEA IHrings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFTLES HQTJgL DE LUXE CABARET SHOW THE HOLLYWOOD HI -LIGHTS WILL PRESENT THEIR I't-TO-DATE SINGING DANCING MUSICAL RE VU E DIRECT FROM HOLLYWOOD MONDAY EVENING 6 December 14th o^ RESERVATIONS— $1.04 0.01/ ADELPHI HOTEL T293 words
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Advertisement472 1931-12-12 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TO-NIGHT SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. V^fcjft/**^ I [■#flk'flfc,tf#* March Medley Martial Moments arr. Winter i)Df£^l&JL Jt-MDUIU 2 Ov erture Poet and Peasant Suppe 3. Grand Selection La Traviata Verdi «»<«* jl Im^^E 4*4k 4 Trun^Pet Solo Evening Star n^lftfl I^^aMMwC from Tannnauser Wagner472 words
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Advertisement244 1931-12-12 1 LATEST ADVERiISEMENTS 4711 preparations Page 5. Hotel announcements Paye 1. Notice by Wearne Brothers Page 2. Cinema and Theatre attractions Pa*je 9. Children's books from M.P.H. Paye 2u. Gift bcok.s de luxe from Kelly and Walsh Page 1. Crown liquid table jellies are obtainable everywhere Pace 10. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE244 words
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Advertisement11 1931-12-12 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article164 1931-12-12 2 Manila City Hall Officials Charged ImmUgatfcm Into the ctafsei Bled auamst Banthljo Artia^a. city engineer and second ranking executive official of the City Government, was begun on the mornirm oi November 24 by Judge Anucleto Diaz, sole investigator ol the bribery and graft ehargee M*d igalnet City Hall164 words
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Article44 1931-12-12 2 A parish church at Shelland. Suffolk j the proud pn < f a barrel organ, which* for the last 100 years has played the .same 36 um-sjvhiU. for the past 50 years the handle ha* been turned by Mr. Robert Armstrong l hi parish clrrk.44 words
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Advertisement469 1931-12-12 2 BUSINESS CARDS. RK PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE i Highest Class Work Lowest Rates. I LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 .">, Penhas Road. Off LavenriVr Street Phone G075. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55, Cairnhill Road, Singapore. Oprn to patients under the care of their469 words
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Advertisement611 1931-12-12 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: Erection and Completion of Brickwork etc. of New Boiler House, Kallang. Date of Closing 4611 words
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Advertisement247 1931-12-12 2 and now the finished LZ±^___j^ j^— £k~ whitens and pre easily il removes ihc '^^'^^-^C^^^n^^^^^^^^^ dirt and how quickly y**?T7 the work is done. I hat JtC^^TZjr^^^^^ 00 ls ecause Sunlight is Cl ftSlft^l^^Ar^ilMxr r a^ pure soa P~~ ever;, JbI.UUU UUAHANTEE tablet is guaranteed 976-2»3 LEVER BROTHERS LIMITED. PORT247 words
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Advertisement113 1931-12-12 2 I NOTICE. WEARNE ISROTHERS, LTD. Nt:ttct is heivby gi\in that the Niiu ut-iuh J Annual Oeneral Meeting Df this Compain will !be held at the ReuL-tered Office. 45 Orchard Road. BJntapone. on Wednesday. DaeeOßber 23rd. 1931. At noon, when i>. final dividend <;t 3 per tvnt. will by recommended for113 words
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Advertisement174 1931-12-12 2 j AUCTION SALES IMPORTANT AUCTION SAU HIGH GRADE WELL KhPI LATH OAK STAINED TEAK HOUBEHOLO TURE. GRAMOPHONE TENNIS PLANTS. ETC. The piiipcrty of R R T To be held at No. I Bu!:it Bedap <>ir Holland Entrance from »'.th ICtkstOße) On Saturday. Dec. 12th. at LH P a COMPRISING:— On«174 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous360 1931-12-12 2 THE WEEK f Saturday. ISth. High Water. 00.35, 8.9 ft.. 1125. 10.0 ft. Johon Planters' Asmrlatlon hatf«year|y meeting. Kluang, n a.m. Rugby: S.C.C. VS. Malaya Command, at Stadium. 9oeeer: mji. k. Hong vs. Shrewsbury, *1 Jalan Besar. Hockey: M.CU. vs. ChimM, at y.m.c.a. I A ITS. Gloucestershire Rgt. I.A. gmds.360 words
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Article540 1931-12-12 3 HIGHWAY HOLD-UPS Death Threats to Business Men Ajaroio, Nov. 11. To-day there has been a halt m the French Government's great drive against the Corsican bandits, writes H. J. Grocnwall m the Daily Express. Armistice Day is not the reason for the standstill, but the Government, having540 words
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Article484 1931-12-12 3 Curious Point Before Ipoh Magistrate In the Ccurt of the First Class Magistrate at Ipoh on Saturday the right to a hundred dollars used m a police "trap" became the subject of a lone legal discussion. A certain Mr. Kok Yee made a complaint to the Police484 words
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Article357 1931-12-12 3 Rich Artist Dies of Starvation Berlin, N'r.v. 11. Three weeks ago Lesser Uri, one of the most famous of contemporary artists, and a member jf the Prussian Academy, was found dead m his Berlin studio. Doctors declared that the seventy-year-eld man had died of starvation. The357 words
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Advertisement156 1931-12-12 3 J !&wrT^ 4ggg| 1 How Quickly Baby Grows! < V^O^R Baby grows more rapidly m the 7 irst Y ear of his life— that is why hit food at that time is so important to him; 4 not only must it feed him, but it must give him the elements156 words
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Advertisement227 1931-12-12 3 KING OF ALL CONCRETE MtXERS ON THE PRINCIPAL THE REX JOBS IN THE nE> Rb/% COUNTRY STOCKED IN 3 SIZES /^BbIP I I I m -j^Bßßßßfeate- B^JB £^JHBh ON VIEW IN OUR lß^Bfiry fl|fcj§~3^ SHOW" ROOMS. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Stralta Settlements) SINGAPORE. IticiCT b^^^^ 1 T"^^ I227 words
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Article759 1931-12-12 4 WELDING PROCESS Parts Proved by Fatigue Tests Detroit. Prompted by a recent visit to this city of a group of banking and industrial lender:;, the Ford Motor Co. recently made plain its position on scientific research. The visit, which included an inspection tour of the Ford759 words
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Article174 1931-12-12 4 Corner Stone on Building Laid m Choy Hang The village of Choy Hang, the birth-place of Dr. Sun Vat-sen. m Chungshan was the scene of an interesting ceremony when the cornerstone of the Chungshan Memorial School was laid recently. The Chunghsan Memorial School, a halfmillion dollar construction,174 words
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Article36 1931-12-12 4 Two boys at Ford near Chippenham entered an empty corn bin. the lid of which became accidentally fastened. They were imprisoned for six hours before their cries for help were heard by a party of searchers.36 words
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Article340 1931-12-12 4 Career That Began In Singapore The death of Sir Newton John Stabb marks the passing 01 an outstanding personality. For seventeen years he was associated with the head office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation m Hong Kong, rising from a junior position to that340 words
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Article105 1931-12-12 4 A Tragedy of Impending Divorce London, Not. 18. A Paris correspondent says that Captain Bernard le Pontier. a former naval officer and i well-known explorer, dreading to be ceparated from his children, committed suicide at a villa at Penmarch. Brittany, on Monday. The bodies of his two children,105 words
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Article19 1931-12-12 4 Nottingham father I bought three pairs of feet for my children, as they were running the streets without any.19 words
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Article130 1931-12-12 4 Some Sorry Spectacle The Zoo Blanco, the Zoo's albino monk sanatorium at? Hi-gent's Park wounded pride caused by two him wear spectacles. Blanco has weak rye*, and Uw '< M mic expert prescribed MMtod pair of leather and unbreakable vided Then came the problem ol h130 words
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Article38 1931-12-12 4 Another attempt at tram ported from Clithrrotv A Dumb. walking along the lines WOOOtnh of stones among which VM one of the rails on UM main I 1 lefieki and Clitheror Tbef rem struction and reported IIM lice.38 words
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Advertisement219 1931-12-12 4 4^^| i^y^Sr/^^^l L^Lv k Mult ifnlr^^MUff ,^O9 V I Jff ''r BRIN6S HAPPIHESS TD ALL PHDIIE: 3463 ■V* What will be best Iwlr M*sjj*fe tor baby: S^^^ doctors, nurses and 1 parents GIVE BABY MELLIN'S FOOD. Mellin's has been proved to be the nearest possible equivalent to breast milk. It219 words
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Advertisement114 1931-12-12 4 "DOGS HEAD" GUINNESS IS GOOD FOR YOU Gives you strength Agents: SIME, DARBY CO., LTD., S.S. F.M.S. .".0W. 'J?^ <mM ////l^P I, 1 Your whole family will welcome Lifebuoy Soap TTO-DAY they are happy, safe and before every meal and whenever they x smiling. But how can you come m114 words
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1690 1931-12-12 5 MR. O. M. GREEN'S LECTURE One of the Greatest Influences for Good London, Nov. 21. A lecture, illustrated by lantern slides, was given on "Women m China" by Mr. O. M. Green before the China Society on Friday. November 20th at the School of1,690 words
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Article16 1931-12-12 5 Witness at Southend I saw defendant flying round the corner like a fish c<ut of water.16 words
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Article1113 1931-12-12 5 Tasman must have been one of the forbears of those delightful New Holland folk of Sleepy Hollow of which Washington Irving wrote, or else Washington Irving visited Tasmania and .vas that inspired to write "Rip Van Winkle." I am positive that one of the two happened m :his pleasant1,113 words
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Article73 1931-12-12 5 I.iris. Dm, :t. Th»> -Piix Frmina Vie UmillMt." "1 ;i VftkM f »>OOO iranc-',. hnv been ;<\\;.id.d t, M s.uitexvper ir>r his v.oik "V Idr Nun n. mail-'pl:)!:'- pilot In t}i- ervitC ftloOf the All nan cr^an between Casablanca (Morocco) rod i> «k;«r (Senegal.) h»> ha-i preriouali written73 words
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Advertisement383 1931-12-12 5 SINGAPORE EM ANUF ACTURERS' EXHIBITION OPEN FROM JAN. 2. TO JAN. 9, 1932. cial Opening By His Excellency the Governor. Sir Cecil dementi, G.C.M.G., on SATURDAY, 2nd JAN. 1932 at 4 p.m. AT THE NEW M.S. TERMINAL STATION, TANJONG PAGAR, SINGAPORE. :*o tni 1 1: in: vi tkaim:* it k383 words
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Advertisement158 1931-12-12 5 LC4.IL ~\sik> f I Ifz Mm *Ss*^BjSE?s^'*lililWlß^B(^^"f f \l F)K rnirif vcl •II <• ■> an ideal foundation tor powder ..::J ,4r*^B^^'{\ vß^B^B^niT^^"^*" T I ~A711"f3 fri P J\ y Youthful loveliness and charm are v < cream, subtly perfumed with j an( j glorious fragrance of genuine > <Ji158 words
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Article, Illustration2260 1931-12-12 6 AWARDING THE PRIZES FOR 1931 FILMS I By Our FUm j Correspondent i GREAT FOX YEAR AROUND THE LOCAL CINEMAS REFERENCE has already been made m these rut—llU to the annual awaid of prizes by Ufee Academy oi Motion Picture Arts and Bttmwi for the beat Bin iMhwenN <>t the2,260 words
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Article, Illustration1285 1931-12-12 6 England-Scotland Match Ivan Sharpe Discusses the TPHE victory at Glasgow of the Scottish League i over the English League m their annual en- counter intensities interest m the forthcoming I meeting between England and Scotland at I Wembley. Generally the Englisiunen have beaten the Scots m thus League test. This1,285 words
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Article2690 1931-12-12 7 H.H. THE AGA KHAN - WHAT I WOULD DO WITH THE WORLD H.H. THE AGA KHAN) (By It' There was an Indian Dictator i!!?. NEEDS OF CULTURAL PROGRESS Familiarteing Kast and West with each others languages and cultures is an important point m the ideal programme of the Aga Khan, who was one of the2,690 words
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Advertisement276 1931-12-12 7 Delicious Walls Sausades j^-- '^ttm #/v i^^^^P^^^E^bbbbbbbbbW <^" a tasty dish from Hn^land 5 ate \\e AHCAr cr Obtainable (actory-fresh from *4- < 2 LIM KHOON HENG, 24S ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE !ors teeth Jr «no then destroys them Whiten Teeth by Removing Dingy Film DON'T be discouraged if teeth Pepsodent276 words
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Advertisement383 1931-12-12 7 B^- *vC^^^m^Br ssi li atsss^^^ w» si I ||k SEVEN POINTS _V\ jga dm H K^^ FTTsT English and the formation Mr WeSt Countr >' Milk of bone and flesh In Wk- -vV n perfect propor■m. M Under idr;tl iondiWmk^ U WL tions at West Country g PKM'ARA I lON.383 words
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Article450 1931-12-12 8 CASH-BACK ALBERT HALL SCENES MR. ROBESON'S ILLNESS Crowds Queue for Their Money There were extraordinary scenes at the Royal Albeit Hall London when 6.000 people were told that one of the most notable concerts of the year was "off." ;tnd that they would get their money back. The audience was450 words
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Article361 1931-12-12 8 Premier and Derby Winner But— Was Lord Rose be ry a failure? Did ht himself believe that his life was a failure? He was one of Mm outstanding figures m the British Empire for years the silver-tongued "Orator of Empire." He was a notable Foreign Secretary, he361 words
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Article150 1931-12-12 8 Sikh Lodger Charged m Court Trouble bvtween the authorities of the Sikh Temple, m Morrison Gap Road. Hong Kong, and an Indian lodger, led to Polite court proceedings against Kehar Singh before Mr. Schofield. defendant being: charged with Lchaving m a disorderly manner by using threatening and abusive150 words
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Article, Illustration835 1931-12-12 8 The Black Man 's Doom Fifty thousand aborigines the last rermant of the Stone Age people of Old Australia are clinging desperately to their tribal lands m! North and Central Australia, where white biggame hunters aiv now sending shooting expeditions. Only a lew hundred natives remain m the rest of835 words
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Article629 1931-12-12 8 VERNACULAR EDUCATION Parents Put To Unnecessary Expense < By Our Muslim OWTHpondtllt One of the privileges for which Malays ol the Colony ar? thankful to the Government l^that of free education to their children m the Malay vernacular schools and also m Government English schools to629 words
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Article143 1931-12-12 8 Plot to Duplicate Tientsin Riots Discovered Peking, Xtv. 20. Two bud Character* who «m believed to have epOM to Peking to stir up disturbances were beheaded this morning near the Temple of Heaven. One of them was caught few days ago trying io set fire to property outside143 words
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Advertisement202 1931-12-12 8 ANNUAL SALE ANNUAL CHEAP SALE Will commence from Monday, December 14th, and will £0 on for 2 weeks only. ECHIGOYA Co. 54, 56 Middle Road. SAILING Parker Duofold As trim as a sailing yacht and as fleet the streamlined Parker Duofold with ff Pressureles8 Touch* offers you new writing ease202 words
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Advertisement169 1931-12-12 8 A. .A. I: first t APPEARAXCI :> since t THE WAR "GUERIXs j V FAMOIS < FLEMISH !J EARTHENWARE t BEER MUGS! ri *y~ '^jVjSJLriP-iM j *c imi i EVERY GEMINI GUERIN BEER MUG I X BEAKS THE GIERIN SKiNAIIKf |(MADE BY HAND* |ONE AT A TIME} NO TWO ALIKE*169 words
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Advertisement150 1931-12-12 9 VICTORIA THEATRE LAST NIGHT TO NIGHT %T |».m. of the HOLLYWOOD HI-LIGHTS. The Funniest Show of the Year A Real Show— Not a Talkie. Booking at Little's, $3, $2, $1. BOOKING PHONE 6903, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 615 PAVILION 9.15 MATINEE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY150 words
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Advertisement138 1931-12-12 9 BOOK EARLY for TO-NIGHT! Why Risk having to Queue up DO YOU REMEMBER LAST WEEK END at the [CAgTQB Ji ATI NEE TO-l»t 1 at :*.l£ fps| TO-NIGHT \%ffl LAST NIGHT OF TALL UL AH Favourite of London audiences for five years IN Paramount* Brilliant Jubilee Production "THE TARNISHED with138 words
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Advertisement210 1931-12-12 9 i^^K^^^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 1 LAST DAY OF EXTENDED SEASON! Matinee at 3. Evening 6.15 9.15 THE YEAR'S MERRIEST SHOW STILL PACKING OUT WILLIAM HAINES IN JUST A GIGOLO TO-MORROWij (SUNDAY) Opening at the Matinee at S p.m. CHILDREN HALF PRICE. "The Film that Hollywood Cheered T THE AUTHENTIC AMAZINCi210 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article43 1931-12-12 10 D'ROZA. On Dec. 11, Caroline D'Roza. wife of George D'Roza. and elder sister of John F. Klyne and H. E. Klyne. The funeral takes place to-day at 4.30 p.m. at the Church of St. Joseph and thence to Bidadari for the interment.43 words
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700 1931-12-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY. DECEMBER 13, 1931 THE LEAGUE'S BIGGEST TEST The breaking up of the League Council m Paris marks the close of another stage m the Sino-Japanese dispute. Whether the outcome of the Paris negotiations will be more m the direction of a peaceful settlement of the trouble700 words
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Article330 1931-12-12 10 i Dr. E. W. Martindell. Medical Officer. S.S. has been seconded for service m Brunei. Dr. Farleigh Clarke and Mrs. Clarke returned from England on Tuesday by the "Christian Huygens." The Hok An Catholic Benevolent Association, Singapore is called upon to furnish proof of its existence. Mr. A. C. Boyd330 words
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Article81 1931-12-12 10 Saturday, December 12th Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell m the 2nd Court at 10.30 cm. Criminal Appeal—Lye Sv/ee Fah (Appellant) vs. Rex (Respondent). MONDAY, December 14th Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 12 noon. Part heard 5.36 31 Isaac Manasseh Meyer and 2 ors: vs.81 words
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Article93 1931-12-12 10 INDIA— MALAYA ROUTE Negotiations for Photographic Survey [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok, Dec. 11. Five R.A.F. Hawker -Horsley planes from the Air Base at Singapore, commanded by Group Captain Jackson, are arriving at Don Muangon December 15 and will depart on the 19th. The93 words
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Article305 1931-12-12 10 Retirement of Director of Malayan Museums Malaya has recently lost one of its best known 'old-timers" m Mr. C. Boden Kloss, who. after thirty years residence m the East, left the Colony, very quietly, a few days ago. Mr. Kloss. who was Commodore of the Royal305 words
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Article184 1931-12-12 10 Position of Locally-Born Chinese I From Our Own Correspondent I Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. Can a locally-bcrn Chinese be banished is the ftuestion engaging the Chief Justice as the result of an application by Mr. Veerasamy, asking the Court to set at liberty Ho Chick Wan. who is184 words
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Article87 1931-12-12 10 THIRD TIME LUCKY Siam's Christinas Mails to Leave To-day TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, Dec. 11. To-morrow the Christmas mails to Eurcp<_\ which set out on their journey by mail train to Penang on December 2. and returned to the capital owing to the flooding of the railway, thereafter being87 words
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Article47 1931-12-12 10 Slight Improvement Maintained [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok. Dec. 11. Yesterday's slight improvement has been maintained says this morning's bulletin concerning Col. Brinsmead. Controller of Civil Avio.tion m Australia, who was injured m the accident to the Dutch mail plane at Don Muanp on Sunday.47 words
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Article121 1931-12-12 10 The affairs of Albert Lelah were further investigated m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, when B. Chandaram. former book-keeper of Florence A. Lelah and Son. gave evidence, shov/ing that certain pages m the book; of the firm had been torn out. The case was adjourned until Wednesday and it was stated121 words
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Article670 1931-12-12 10 PLEA FOR THK NEEDY Interesting St. GeoTfe'i S«uiety Discussion That instead of organising m ncr" members should devote th< the European Unemployment Fun. thoughtful suggestion made by Mr H < |y Berry at the annual meeting of the branch of the Royal Society of Si at the670 words
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Article82 1931-12-12 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Dec It Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £137 7 16 (£136 11 16) Forward £140 7 16 (£139 11 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and \*H>"82 words
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Article43 1931-12-12 10 Traffic Hold lp Near Serendah I From Our Own Con>-p- Kuala Lumpur !•'< Owing to floods road traffic nflrtl held up to-day by a wash out W The mail train was aLso hit*-. fcf»trfl Sungei Choh and Semidah r.xuu to flooded lines.43 words
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Article36 1931-12-12 10 The marriagv will take ptaot U Dec. 15 of Mr. Sim UU BMC Sanitary Board. UM Mfrf S»n- 1( scrum half, with Wm U« WtM O Mr. Lim Cheat Aik. of UM Stall of XV. School.36 words
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Advertisement211 1931-12-12 10 I WINES FOR THE CONNOISSEURS TABLE. SOLE AGENTS: j CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies Ordinances oi Hong Ki-ng>. [Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. I BY SPECIAL ftff iibk M THE KING I APPOINT MI VI TO jSGhJEt^ F SIAM A Sill ABLE CHRISTMAS211 words
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Advertisement61 1931-12-12 10 [gags] THE BANKING HABIT is being encouraged at home. It is rumoured that rival banks are to issue slogans such as "Keep your Overdraft With Us." Your overdraft will not be affected by a disaster to your home if you are protected by a "GAFLAC FIRE AND BURGLARY POLICY GENERAL61 words
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Article798 1931-12-12 11 MNKMG VIEW OF LEAGUE DECISION I THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO WAR BOMBS DROPPED NEAR CHINCHOW? N,»s of the Japanese Governments resignation was received „r, .ast n«ht. but the first intimation of this unexpected event ta, „»t been supplemented by details and it is not disclosed .hrlh-r the798 words
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Article40 1931-12-12 11 Re-elected President of Spanish Republic fßeuter's Service] Madrid, Dec. 10. Senor Zamora, the ex-Premier, has been elected President of the Republic for a period of six years by 362 votes out of the 410 cast m the Cortes.40 words
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Article36 1931-12-12 11 King Sends Message of Congratulation I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 10. The King has sent a message of congratulation to Squadron-Leader Bert Hinkler on hLj outstandingly successful flight across the South Atlantic.36 words
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Article364 1931-12-12 11 n's Acceptance of League. Resolution Nanking. Dec. 11. admitted m Chinese official and that the League's resolution is factory to China but the National baa accepted the resolution, firstly. Lncerttgr to adhere to its originally intention to abide by the League's stinf the League's ability to arrive satisfactory364 words
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GIANT LINER NOT TO BE BUILT
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Article517 1931-12-12 11 International Crisis Changes Building Policy STATEMENT IN COMMONS [British Radio Official Service Rugby, Dec. 11. The decision of the directors of the Cunard Company to suspend work on the giant new liner now under construction at Clydebank has been received with intense disappointment throughout the country. The 73.000517 words
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Article833 1931-12-12 11 What the Decision Means to the Clyde Dominating everything else on Clydeside is the giant hull of the great ship which Messrs John Brown and Co.. Ltd.. Clydebank. are building for the Cunard Company (our London correspondent wrote m the course of an article sent by833 words
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Article84 1931-12-12 11 RESTRICTION RUMOURS Amsterdam Ignorant of j Agreement With j Dutch Government I Reuter's Service] J Amsterdam, Dec. 11. t Nothing is known here confirming the f rumours that an agreement has been signed between the Netherlands Rubber J Committee and the Netherlands Govern- ment, accepting 50 per cent, restriction I84 words
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Article71 1931-12-12 11 Important Reorganisation Proposals I British Radio— Official Servicel Rugby, Dec. 11. Important proposals for reorganising the cotton industry have been issued by the joint committee of the cotton trade organisations. These provide that interested sections of the industry should go ha Parliament for a statutory scheme for71 words
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Article71 1931-12-12 11 Charges Against Soviet Officials fßeuter's Service 1 Riga, Dec. 10. Many prominent Soviet citizens and twelve chairmen of State trusts have been arrested following investigation into the affairs of the Centrcsoyus. the central body uniting consumers' co-operative societies and the principal trading trusts. Colossal losses to the71 words
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Article51 1931-12-12 11 Approved By House of Lords fßeuter's Service 1 London, Dec. 19. The IJouse of Lords, after three days debate, approved the .Government's Indian policy. A motion by Lord Middleton for adjournment of the debate m order to allow time for fuller consideration was defeated by 106 votes to51 words
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Article51 1931-12-12 11 Position of Students m Dutch East Indies [Reuter's Service] Jerusalem, Dec. 11. At the Moslem Congress the delegate from Sumatra proposed that representations should be made to the Dutch Government for the removal of restrictions on Moslem students m the Dutch Indies who wished to study m Arab51 words
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Article43 1931-12-12 11 Reception at Buckingham Palace I British Radio Official Servicel Rugby, Dec. 10. The King and Queen to-day received the delegates to the Burma Round-Table Conference at Buckingham Palace. Ix>rd Peel (the chairman of the Conference) introduced the delegates to Their Majesties.43 words
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Advertisement143 1931-12-12 11 INTRODUCING THE WORLD FAMOUS LENTHERIC PERFUMES /ysS&i^B >-* H AU FILDEUEAU LOTUS D 9 OR ASPHODELE MIRACLE The most Fashionable and Exclusive Parisian Perfumes. OBTAINABLE FROM ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR /W%he "Ankorict' Baby Food of t New Zealand is produced "■> only m143 words
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Article1387 1931-12-12 12 AN UNOPENED ACCOUNT Further Evidence m Hup Henfc Case SECRETARY IN THE BOX HM accounts of the Hvip Heng Mineral Syndicate, whose affairs are under investigation m (he course of police court proceedings, were the subject of a great part of the evidence m tht Second Police Court1,387 words
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Article269 1931-12-12 12 JUDGMENT RESERVED Mr. Braddell and a Monstrous Situation Judgment was reserved m the F.M.S. Court of Appeal at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, m the appeal by the Pahang Consolidated Company against tne dismissal, by the Chief Justice, cf their claim against the* State of Pahang, ri>ing under269 words
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Article246 1931-12-12 12 Six Months* Hard For Chinese "I MB forty-five years of age. and have never done any such dishonest thing. Certainly. I did not do it this time." declared Yeung Tong. m his own defence m the Hong Kong Central Police Court, on remand charges oi uttering" a246 words
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Article66 1931-12-12 12 I I I A tramcar bound for Canning Town was travelling down hill m Grange Rd.. Plaistow. when it suddenly left the rails at the bend and crashed through the wall of a house tearing through several yards of the upper and downstairs rooms. Fourteen passengers on the tram were66 words
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Article150 1931-12-12 12 COUNTRIES CANNOT PAY Suggested Re-creation of War-time Commission I Reuter's Service] Washington, Dec. 10. The re-creation of the world war foreign debt commission to examine the question of international payments during the present economic emergency and report to Congress was ad- vacated by Mr. Hoover150 words
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Article587 1931-12-12 12 Vlrs. C. G. Coleman Presents the Prizes The MMMMI prizegiving of the Outram Read School took place yesterday morning m the School Hall before a very large attendance of chclars, parents, and friends. The prizes were ilstributed by Mrs. Coleman, wife of Mr. C. G. Doleman. Inspector of587 words
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Article116 1931-12-12 12 Kuala Lumpur Annual Meeting The second annual general meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Branch of the Institute of Architects of Malaya was held m the Masonic Hall, Damansara Road, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The following officers were elected for the year 1932: Chairman, Mr. L. Kesteven,116 words
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Article65 1931-12-12 12 Lam Yong Press Case Decision Upheld The Chief Justice (Sir William Murisom. Mr. Justice Thome and Mr. Justice a'B. Terrell upheld the finding of Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson yesterday and dismissed the appeal of the Lam Yong Press m the matter of the successful claim brought against them65 words
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Article1376 1931-12-12 12 INTERESTING RELICS The Pre-History of South Eastern Asia [From Our Own Correspondent] I Bangkok, Dec. 2. The week has been a heavy one for evening! unctions. On Tuesday Dr. Stein van Callen-I els held a causerie before the King and Queen I md the members of1,376 words
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Article72 1931-12-12 12 Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hutton left for Europe ,at the week-end. Mrs. Hutton has latterly not been m good health. Mr. Hutton hopes to return to Malaya after a bu?iness tour m other tin-mining areas. As is well-kncwn, he is the general manager of Anglo-Oriental Mining Corporation <Malaya>. Ltd.,72 words
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Article484 1931-12-12 12 THREE SIKHS CHARGED Extraordinary Story m Police Court The preliminary enquiry was concluded m the Ipoh Magistrate's Court before Mr. N. A. Worley on Tuesday, into the ca.se m which three Sikhs named Teja Singh. Karneil Singh and Teja Singh stand charged with kidnappinu a young schoolboy484 words
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Article219 1931-12-12 12 Impersonated His Master Mr. Ling Yung-ming. an accountant who 1 persuaded kidnappers that he was the man they wanted, is still being held by the gang, and police efforts to trace him have so far failed. 'JThe man whom the kidnappers thought they were kidnapping was Mr. Hsu219 words
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Article535 1931-12-12 12 NO SERIOUS DEFIQ Kritain Still Greatest c, Nation CHANCELLORS -k,, I Re.Uter's S. i The HOHM Of Com mm, motion of censure, I udl m the speech of 111 N Britain rrwlm th. the work! and When i down Hilm Win rewme principal Standard l Mr. Chamberlain535 words
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Article68 1931-12-12 12 I a banishee wh m the 800, X uith a breach was wtcnrfrt to UM M-niciur b I gterMl at the M I He uas UM U» that his pantebn j whi'ii being Wl continurti to i" him back to th. d. K> glare hard ftt lt» v68 words
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Article21 1931-12-12 12 hi' Th.> ItetaJ M'" l „< Marshall. 4k H't; i Mol raturniai lo Itotay* :<^ IHM m the Brtem was a vett-knowi n21 words
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Article1166 1931-12-12 13 Itolh Universities Win Well i By Dutch Air Mail (From Our Own Co-respondent I London, Nov. 21. Tin- nearness of the Varsity match lends additional interest to the performances of both Oxford and Cambridge, and judging by Saturday's results, there is every likelihood of a fine struggle The1,166 words
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Article155 1931-12-12 13 We are getting familiar with shocks wherr the welter champion. Rus. Critcher (10.6) is concerned, but few gave Jack Heeney (10.6). lat of New Zealand, any chance of holding him to a draw befcie the fight started. Yet he did. Critcher was below form and condition, and155 words
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Article83 1931-12-12 13 The touch which KTVed S H. Fry In billiardhas apparently not failed him m pilf Fry wa famous as an amateur billiard player He has since made a reputation on the links He has j collected many trophies and recently won the Schoolmasters" Cup at the Royal83 words
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Article16 1931-12-12 13 Five women are among the 81 new barristers who have just been called to the Bar.16 words
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Article180 1931-12-12 13 IBy Dutch Air Mail) I Firm Our Own CorresjKmdcnt Lrondon, Nov. 11. I understand that the King will have a number ol hoi.iiiiL' parties m Windsor Qrcut V.nL during the m ;is;.ii The royal coverts art \v«-U stocked with game, and omHmi sport i> unIK -ipiitcii. The180 words
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Article108 1931-12-12 13 An Edinburgh street musician wli> tra\< K all over Scotland playing hLs bajn>ip< s lot >traj pennies has beta lini-d £1 fur leavtim Mi mrA-or-car n the Mgb road. It was stated thai h<« ocrupifd house m Edinburgh at a nut (4 £30 a ytiu Itis ojiicmliy ;umou>K(tlt!iat Rolls Roy«108 words
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Advertisement270 1931-12-12 13 Growing Children M*&mm need extra Vitamins ]SS2m To prevent them from kSHSSS "outgrowing their strength," ppS augment the diet with an •&£s, M occasional course of I^^^^^ if -•KEPLER- fe^l Cod Liver Oil with p^^gy Malt Extract KtductJ JatstmiU Contains Vitamins A, B and D Bottles of two sizes XSP270 words
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Advertisement388 1931-12-12 13 Foods The 'Allenburys' Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of infants m hot climates. They are free from harmful germs, and are readily prepared by the simple addition of boiling water, thus giving complete i independence of doubtful milk supplies. Moreover, they are practically identical m composition with mother's388 words
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Advertisement893 1931-12-12 14 I BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. ramnoani kxprkss sotvicc m arskillks, lomoom n. continent WKKKLY SKI? VIC LONDON AND N. CONTINENT TferlM Ninthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Rmitf subject ti> alteration without notire. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails AuhJLLBB Pot ATiellles, C'Uanca, L'fton, R'dan893 words
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Advertisement515 1931-12-12 14 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Strainer Due g.^,,, Sikila Spore 5.3. CITY OF PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 15 Dec. 16 6.5. CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, L'don, R'dam ani515 words
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Advertisement430 1931-12-12 14 P.& 9 O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMF Ni LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnafe KARMALA 9.000 Dec. 12 RAJPUTANA430 words
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Advertisement815 1931-12-12 15 ?B I I I I Ib^B^l UIFS MARSEILLE |«D^L N ESoSSr ERP ROT ™»*M AND l!Fl S ,IMI MARD T. 11,600 Jan. 14 15 HARUNA MARU TlO ioT Mar 9\l VMS ZAKI MARU T. 10.500 Jan. 27 28 KATORI MARU T loCo Mar 24 25 f all. at Hull. May815 words
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Advertisement413 1931-12-12 15 HOf M AR STEAMSHIP LPfE WAMEHCAN MAIL LINE ANNOUNCE THAT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY All YEAR RETURN FARES are being quoted between the Orient and Pacific Coast G $656.25 For First Class Passage from Manila and for Hong Kong to Pacific Coast Ports and Return, Further extensive reductions quoted for Special Summer413 words
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Advertisement843 1931-12-12 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU r ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and fvimng of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION843 words
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Article130 1931-12-12 16 Accused Bound Over [From Our Own Correspondent! Malacca, Dec. 9. In the Police Court before Mr. W. G. Reeves. Inspector Sommerville charged three Chinese and three Indians with being concerned m an affray at the bank near the mouth of the Malacca River. It was alleged that the130 words
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Article178 1931-12-12 16 With so many firms having old ships on their books at a high capital value, and the necessity of economising wherever possible, some remarkable cases of ship surgery are being carried out at the moment. Tankers whose cargo sections have suffered from the action of their contents have178 words
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Article33 1931-12-12 16 Dec. 11. Aing Leong. Hong Thong. Rajputana. Kistn.a, P^rak. Ban Hong Licng, Santhia, Larut, (Brit); Pahud, Sibigo, Makasser. Tiho'mbo. Op Ten Noort, J. P. Coen, Iris, (Dut) HerverV <Nor); Kihsen Maru, (Japan) <33 words
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Advertisement712 1931-12-12 16 I Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). I FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by thp well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3 352 tons). [Cargo only.] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largtst and finest steamers trading to712 words
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Advertisement495 1931-12-12 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). DUe ■>- N>. T%f% M.S. SILVERWALNUT In Port Dec. 14 M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jan. 4 M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan 25 r-b 2| For rates495 words
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Advertisement97 1931-12-12 16 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLFRy SHIPCHAXDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTi Offices:— MAYNARD'S MJUJMNGI 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. »i 433. BIBBV LINK [LONDON ADDRKSS H22. PALL MAM. LONDON iJfJ of fast twin-acre* 0.. Di M;ni Pavenfei v RANGOON. COLOMBO. MAESPUU PLVMOI Til AND I.OM><>N with through count c ti«-n lr m Hi and Pfi..t:97 words
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Miscellaneous683 1931-12-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN 3angkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Sedan Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. ■Cuantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P. M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,683 words
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Miscellaneous378 1931-12-12 16 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Address. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7 a.m. Holy Cummunion. TANGLIN GARRISON CHURCH 4378 words
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Article669 1931-12-12 17 The Admiralty announce that the following appointments have been approved: Vice-Admiral R. R. C. Backhouse. C.8., C.M.G.. to be Vice-Admiral Commanding First Battle Squadron, and Second m Command. Mediterranean Fleet, m succession to ViceAdmiral Sir W. W. Fisher. X.C.8.. C.V.0., to date March 14. 1932. Rear-Admiral C. M.669 words
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Article125 1931-12-12 17 Malacca River Accident (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Dec. 9. Last night at about 7.30 p.m. the motor launch Julie, belonging to Messrs. Harper. Gilflllan Co.. Ltd.. v.ho are agents of the P. O. Steam Navigation Co.. when proceeding to the Takliwa, sank m the centre of125 words
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Article38 1931-12-12 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane from Batavia on Dec. Bth: Mr. Heylman. Mr. Handren, Mr. Heng Seng Tjiong, Mr. O. Munck, Mrs. Gerth Van Wijk. Mr. H. M. White. From Medan: Mr. J. Van der Geugten. Mrs. Irah.38 words
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Article22 1931-12-12 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane to Medan: Mrs. Tripler. Mr. Kaathoven. To Batavia: Mr. Handren, Mr. J. Van der Geugten, Mrs. Irah.22 words
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Article758 1931-12-12 17 Silent Company Off Netley Shore Along the Netley shore, m the lovely outer reaches of Southampton Water, you cm see them, the silent little company of the condemned, writes a Daily Express special representative. They are ships which have out-lived their Jay. and whicn, defeated by758 words
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Article100 1931-12-12 17 The Argentine Government have oriered m Italy three submarines, viz., the Salta. the Santa Fe. and the Santiago del Estero. These ships are of the same class as that most .successful Italian type Settembrini. built m the Cantieri Navali Toci di Taranto. Their length is 69.11 metres, their100 words
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Advertisement395 1931-12-12 17 THE ingapore Free Press (Datly and Weekly Editions) Ha Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. fcphone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE The premier morning daily m Malaya Delivered with the Chota Haz™ each morning. Latest news, latest tefemSSs and f Sr CCmentS LondSrSSK ana tin cables appear daily. Special brid^anS 011395 words
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Advertisement17 1931-12-12 17 Imumiu VAggT For Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply 39, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907.17 words
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Advertisement253 1931-12-12 17 Next time 1 scenic routf m your HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS, SINGAPORE Hanaiiian Motional The Largest Railway System m North America (SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY) /if^Sk fcr Mm%J mMM>* /^Wkl 1 mLm A. m 4% \^u)VK BBW^^^^bl MbV tff^i 1 atiM antiseptic 5 AbßßßHß]Bß^^^^h^o^"^ BfttT"^ C n F253 words
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Article1182 1931-12-12 18 J Owing to the indisposition of our wireless I <<.rre*pcnder_t. the weekly notes do not appear to-day, but will continue as usual I i nrx« week. J Is The Trouble Worth While Then art- many reader:; to whom the question constituting the title of this article will1,182 words
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Article34 1931-12-12 18 A woman summoned at- Highgate for assaulting a man by strikinß him with a whip was bound over for a week. She complained that the man used a bad expression to her little sen.34 words
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Article234 1931-12-12 18 Surely one of the most Interesting beauty spots on the continent cf Euroj>e is the Rhine Valley, and one of its must interesting; towns the city of Cologne. The surrounding country abounds m archaeological treasures; so a whole neolithic village one cf the very few knoun H234 words
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Article19 1931-12-12 18 Solicitor at Southend Are you a loving husband Man I think so. I have t;nly hit my missus twice.19 words
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Article91 1931-12-12 18 A Trenendou* »'>'• One 'i li Qrea f\ i Ken I limited m thi itiniM.si eompl< U oOcet ■nd fact one i i :!:>• •>'<'• the PtolUppin Tbe .'in- V...The intensity t I v)f virtunllv cverj tlu- lily. Ok' to-day of an Old river front Ypchausti md C91 words
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Advertisement437 1931-12-12 18 Sore Throat? "Weare never without FORMAMINT, a little common sense protection is all that matters." Mrs. R.J. —W. FORMAMINT cures Sore Throat and prevents infectious diseases (Influenza, Diphtheria, etc.). Formamint is obtainable •t all Chemists and Stores. CYCLING AT 63 How Does She do it? I li;l\*»£iv:i< faith m kru><h»n437 words
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Advertisement742 1931-12-12 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Incorporated In England) Capital C 3.000.000 Subscribed. 1,800 000 Paid u P 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.6G6.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq.. Chairman P. R. Chalmers. Esq.. Charles J. Hambro. Esq.. J O. Robinson. Esq., W. H. Shelf ord742 words
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Advertisement214 1931-12-12 18 I 1 I L« > A_^^. SOUTH |ffl BRITISH v lM IXSLR.WCK OMI kXI FIRE. MARINF MOTOR \k INSURANCE ICCI-PTri! LOWEST CURRENT SiS IHK EASTERN UNITEH ASSURANCE CORPOKATIOK FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDEKI INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON Gcwnl M Jfuw HKAD OFFICE >„,. Magapstt THE OCEAN v m214 words
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Miscellaneous672 1931-12-12 18 t9 *^i^M^ ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The lo "lowing is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from about 520 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,672 words
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Article1100 1931-12-12 19 1// Air Mail KTTER OUTLOOK tantial Economics S Effected i I i tl < > i Nov. 1!). annual general meeting <it tIH Hydro-Electric Power Co.. Ltd.. terday ai Winchester House. Old 8.C., Mr Cico. BalfOUT MP c mpanj presiding. fMr. D. c. Brook, f.s.a.a i1,100 words
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Article310 1931-12-12 19 World Figures at End of October I By Dutch Air Mail! London, Nov. 24. The following table, compiled by Mfessrs. Gardner and Co.. ilftOWl m detail the stocks of raw rubber m tons throughout the world at the end of the past four months and of October. 1930Oct..310 words
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Article92 1931-12-12 19 i; By the sidf of the mammoth lti ton Empire j Christmas Pudding which is to be exhibited at i the Albeit Hall then- will also be placed on View what is probably the smallest Christmas pudding m the world. It* will weigh under ounce and measures 1 m. m92 words
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Article364 1931-12-12 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 11 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 4 1,4 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 3 16 London, 60 days' sight 2j4 I|B London, 30 days' sight 24 332 London, demand 2 4 116 London, T.T. 2[4 1|32 Lyons and Paris, demand 900364 words
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63 1931-12-12 19 December 11th.. VI o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 10 i 10 s Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 10 10 January 10\ 10 S Jan-March 10 10 7^ April-June 11 11 i TOM of Market Speculative. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet63 words
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Article914 1931-12-12 19 FRIDAY. DEC. UTH 1931 Asam Kumbang (£> 24s 25s Austral Malay (£> 18a aOs Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s Us Bangrin Tin 10* W 9t Batang Padang ($1) 5 i 2 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 J Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Jurmah Mrlay (I) 10s 11s914 words
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Article190 1931-12-12 19 LEWIS PEATS REPORT Definite Kestriction Decision Imminent Singapore. I>r«. 11. After beini: steady throughout tin- week on various rummrs of further negotiations, pricer firmd considerably yesterday on the publication of the proposals that ere believed to have been made by the British Government to fcht Dutch. A moderate amount ot190 words
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Article217 1931-12-12 19 TALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Rubber Shares Firmer Singapore, l>ec. 11. Rubbers. Rubber shares arc very firm to-day jn the latest restriction proposals, and after business havinu been done at lower levels, the market appears to have settled down to be teen buyers of all popular rubber counters. New Scudai. were217 words
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Article234 1931-12-12 19 Governments m Contact Amstt idam, Nov. 22. The statement m my MNMft published m The Financial Times of 11th. and 17th. November that negotiations are "going on between the Dutch and British Governments m regard to the rubber question." has. I am informed, been challenged m MOM British234 words
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Article49 1931-12-12 19 An unused I Ctt* brown stamp tit picunu HftWker'l flight across fee Atlantic- m 1919 fetched £2. 2s. m a Bond Street Shop the Otter day while an envelope with an Australian .-tamp 1920 depicting Bam Smiths tt*uht. the first English Mftal tnm Ausfalia. was HU faff £4 3s.49 words
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Article233 1931-12-12 19 Profit of tmW Reported The directors' report to be presented at the eleventh ***** l fMMnI mating of shareholders to be held ai the registered Office of the Company. Chartered Batik Chambers. Union Stn< t. Penan- on Saturday. December 19th. at MM, states The Profit ynd Lam Account233 words
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Article76 1931-12-12 19 Latest Malayan Rubber Reports I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT > London. l>« 11. Olen Muar report Un- the year sho'vs a profit of £5897. ol which Lfi4B<> is to carried tor--1 Sigintin* ivixirt disclosivs a loss of £1571 Biikit K»jMi iv.tdf a loss of L 3440. vodu.iu.t tin-76 words
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Article122 1931-12-12 19 Ch;inue> m Representative Prices t Unned Press Association \>w York. !>«*. American Can. Cum 61 61 Cities Servin 6 Colombia Ga > :ind Eire. IM% Curtis Wriuht l BeetrtC Bond Mid Sh.m W% Gen. Eh'ttrir 26 Gen. Motors Nat. City Bank AG v N. Y. Cent.122 words
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Article158 1931-12-12 19 I British Raflu- —Official flervlcej Nov. fi !>•«. An tentaa Ml 83 W ai ten i IW 257 r 257 Bombay Is ft KjMA Is. 6 3<32d. Is 7 64d Berlin 14 tl IK II l.\l« ia lft ltt Bnisstls 2n "> If 23s > Buchan-t lit MO Rio158 words
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Article216 1931-12-12 19 Current and Previous Reports Compared |By Dutch Air Mail I l<ondou. Nov. 11. XIM PahanK Consolidated Con mines prom t. July 31 was £37.199 < against £«3.693> Folio* mR table |t*M results, with comparisons 1950-31 1929-30 19'H-2i* Tons. Tons. Tons Ore treated 174.100 186.050 188.400 Black tin produt216 words
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Article406 1931-12-12 20 TO-DAY'S MATCHES Governor to See Stadium Contest Rugby interest m Malaya to-day will be centred upon Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, where the deciding matches m the southern and northern sections respectively of the Malaya Cup competition will be decided. With no counter-attractions m Singapore there is406 words
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Article403 1931-12-12 20 Win For Straehan's Big Boys Big Boys 11 pts.: Public Services, tipts. Strachans Big Boys defeated a scratch beam from the Public Services by 11 points <a goal and two tries* to 6 points (two tries) at Dunearn Road yesterday evening. The ground was m a very403 words
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Article204 1931-12-12 20 Among the clubs reporting financial distress is the 54 year-old Scottish Club. Clyde, which is m danger of passing cut of existence at the end of the sea: on. All fixtures m the First Division of the Scottish League will be fulfilled, and also the Scottish Cup engagements Last Saturday204 words
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Article594 1931-12-12 20 IPOH RACES Yesterday's Amateur Meeting Results I From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Dec. 11. The weather was cool and cloudy for to-day's races. A drizzle began during the fourth race, but it ceased for the last race. The going was heavy. The attendance was moderate. The Sultan594 words
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Article120 1931-12-12 20 Match Against Lister To-day Till South Africans pay their first match i< li eland to-day, against Ulster at Belfast, thi.s betas a curtain raiser to their second internntk \r.i. against Ireland, at Dublin on the 19th To-day will also see the county championship carried a stage further120 words
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Article170 1931-12-12 20 The eld boys of the Royal English School arc asked to note that m the annual Sports of the Sthoal on Wednesday 16th inst. at 2.30 p.m. at Jalan Bcsar Stadium there will be an j one mile race for them to compete. Inj tending competitors should give their names170 words
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Article241 1931-12-12 20 OFFICIAL OPENING Mr. Bartley to Perform Ceremony A swimming gala will be held m connection with the official opening of Katong Park swimming pagar by Mr. W. Bartley, M.B.E. on Saturday December 19th. Entries are required to reach the Superintendent, Mount Emily Swimming Pool, not later241 words
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Article676 1931-12-12 20 Alterations m County Cricket Championship !Bv Dutch Air Mail) London, Nov. 23. Somerset's proposal that, beginning m 1933. the number of games necessary to qualify for the County Championship shall be 24 was carried by the Advisory« County Cricket Com..littee ;.t a meeting at Lord's yesterday. The676 words
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Article20 1931-12-12 20 r The Police Depot Sports Club, Singapore and r the Malacca Hockey Association have been exempted from registration. J> i20 words
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Article439 1931-12-12 20 SECOND ROUND Chances of the Non-League Clubs The F.A. Cup competition will be resumed to-day with the games m the second round, the survivors of which go into the hat with the First and Second Division clubs, and the Corinthians, so far exempted, for the draw439 words
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Article117 1931-12-12 20 Foursomes Match With Selangor Club [Prom Our Ovn Correspondent] Ipoh. Dec. 11. Accompanying Perak Rugby footballers tomorrow is a large company of Perak golfers for a match with Selangor Club. The foursomes will be as follows. Perak players mentioned first: Goodman and Macaulay vs. Elkins and Macgregor. Gilchrist117 words
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Article44 1931-12-12 20 Selangor Side Against Penang (From Our Ovn Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 11. The following will represent Selangor against Penang at hockey on Dec. 19 at Penang: Maclean; Thomas. Wynch; La Brooy, Hovil (Captain). Shepherdson: Radcliffe. Martin. Grenier, Lall Singh and Koelmeyer.44 words
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Article42 1931-12-12 20 Thames F.C. Players to Accept Lower Wages fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Dec. 11. The players of the Thames F.C.. which is one of several clubs feeling financial strain this season, have decided to accept lower rates of wages.42 words
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Article169 1931-12-12 20 The first of a series of ice-hockey matches between Prance and England took place at' the Palais des Sports and was won by England by two goals to nothing. Neither side sucoeaded m scoring m the first period but Melland and Ramus scored for England m the second. The remaining169 words
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Advertisement248 1931-12-12 20 V V V V VVV V VV V V V V^4^«^«^*^«t%*«s*«J***» BOOKS FOR THE CHILDREN AN ATTRACTIVE SELF.CTION OF BUMPER BOOKS, PICTURE BOOKS AND ASK FOR THE BOX O BOORS CONTAINING SIX MINIATURE VOLUMES OF FAVOURITE STORUs IN PRESENTATION CASE Malaya Publishing House. Ltd SINGAPORE. f4yT*T^AT^T^A^TiTTk^ ta^ tat tat ta^248 words
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