The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 December 1931
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1931-12-14 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13.518. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPOReTs^. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 iqqi 10 CENTS.15 words
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Article372 1931-12-14 1 (In semi-final matches of the Malaya Cup competition on Saturday Singapore defeated the Malaya Command at the Stadium by 3 points to nil while at Kuala Lumpur Perak beat Selangor s— 3— Pare 16. Jehore planters at the half-yearly meeting cf their Association at Kluang. condemned the372 words
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Article205 1931-12-14 1 How Does She do it? "I have great Faith m Kninrhrn fluttar. For the lard 3 veara I have never iiuWhJ taking a little evei-3 morning m< breakfast -time, the bottle ia alwaya on my table. laniHureif ia owing to Kniacben S;ilts that, .it ;tlll active and205 words
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Article1067 1931-12-14 1 *.«r cioua cappd towns, the gorgeous places The solemn temples, the great globe Itself Yea. all which It inherit. shall dissolve And. like this insubstantial pageant faded, I Leave not a rack behind." Shakespeare. In his presidential address to the Physical Society, the eminent astronomer. Sir Arthur1,067 words
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Advertisement228 1931-12-14 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT j A. CLOUET CO, LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales-Service 2-! f^g^ %m HE LUXE CABARET SHOW THE HOLLYWOOD HI LIGHTS WILL PRESENT THEIR UP-TO-DATE SISGING DANCING MUSICAL REVUE DIRECT FROM HOLLYWOOD THIS EVENING RESERVATIONS— $i.oo 8.30 •lUST MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS CALL, AT THE ADELPHI, BOXING228 words
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Advertisement214 1931-12-14 1 SPECIAL fIR TOLLEYS HOSPITAL EF fl 100% Pure Grape RD A KTI-.W kS^M AUSTRALIAN BR m JH BRANDY support jrafz-W T^l. arr\Tra t> I L^ C UST ills- II USED EMPIRE 'rwiiii^nii IN PRODUCTS! 4|i||Bp| hospital AUSTRALIA EUROPE #HOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT.— THURSDAY DpromW Oath214 words
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Advertisement16 1931-12-14 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales-Sendee 2-1 Raffles Qua*/16 words
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Article950 1931-12-14 2 League positions to date are as follow: FIRST DIVISION Goals. P. \V. L D F. A Pt.-> BvertOQ 19 14 4 1 66 32 29 West Bromwuh A. M 11 I 4 43 22 26 AlMMl 19 9 4 G 44 25 24 Sheffield United 19 10950 words
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Advertisement377 1931-12-14 2 *i:ovvi. Preventive and Remedy for Sea-sick-ness, Train-sickness, Air-sickness. In packages containing sufficient for twelve days. PRICE $1.75 PER PACKAGE. I a Stockists MEDICAL HALL. LTD., c Opp. General Post Office. grams "Obat Singapore" phone 6117 BUSINESS CARDS. .r^mmmmmmmm^mamaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmam STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS REPAIRERS. 14A Change Alley, Singapore. The cheapest House377 words
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Advertisement616 1931-12-14 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now nvited for the following materials or services md that particulars of such tenders may be >btained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Erection and Completion of Brickwork etc. of New Boiler HOUM, Kallang. Date of Closing 4616 words
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Advertisement626 1931-12-14 2 NOTICES SELANGOR TURF CLUB XWlas, i9.*n, Amateur Race Meeting. Commencing at 2.30 p.m. each day. ENTRIES close at 4 p.m. On Monday, Dee. 21st. 1931. UNLIMITED SWEEPS— One $5 unlimited sweep, for members only each day. closing one hour before the advertised time of starting of the race on which626 words
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Advertisement579 1931-12-14 2 SITUATION WANTED, -**BaWJßa*aaaa*ja«Jßßß*Aaßa ß *aa*aßa*aa ß jßa*J*>aaWaVM^ A cultured and much travelled English womin gives lessons m English conversation. Perfect I pronunciation and rapid progress guaranteed. Write Box No. 962, care of Free Press. NOTICE^ •i^-i-«aMa»a»»'a-»»B-B-a-_^__^_ M _B_ M PENANG TURF CLUB. j New Year Meeting 1932. INDER S. R.579 words
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Advertisement473 1931-12-14 2 NOTICK. THE STRAITS TRAIJINr* COMPANY. LIMITIh (Inoc-rpoiated n Hrn ■tra* -notice is hereby rtven General Meeting .1 Tia BtraH I |:anv. Limited, wiP be held i Registered Office. Ocean B Quay. Mncapore on Hondas 1931. al NOMft, fM the pur nanulv:--1 To receive and OQBakh 1 Of Accounts and Balan-half-year473 words
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Miscellaneous232 1931-12-14 2 THE WEEK Monday, llth (Ugh Water. 01. 57. 8.3 ft.. 12.49. 9.4 ft Malayan Rotary Conference, ipoh. Presentation t<> Mr Gordon Craana, y.m.c.a.. 4 p.m. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Khalsa Assoc., at SCC: SRC. v.s. V.M.C.A.. at S.R.C M.C.U. ra. R.A Stadium. ia. v.v sr o. Ist xi. s.R.c. ground*. Tuesday,232 words
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Article660 1931-12-14 3 IRONING A ROAD Hot Air Followed by Pressure Pneumatic drills, heavy work with pick and ■hoei 1. and M Road up" signs which grace the came stretch of roadway for months at a time will aeon h8 dreams of a clumsy past if experiDM nts660 words
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Article282 1931-12-14 3 Questionaire to European Governments A sub-committee set up by the Air Transooii Cu-uperation Committee to maKe an inquiry into the constitution and co-operation Of the main network of permanent air routes has finished its work. The sessions of this Committee were presided over by If. Fisch «Germany>. The282 words
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Article46 1931-12-14 3 Mr. E. L. Watson has made his last appearance as a member of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, after 4'- years service. The Chairman <Mr. V. G. Ezechiel) on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Watson for his untiring efforts m the interests of the public.46 words
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Article293 1931-12-14 3 Victorian Ideal Not the Ideal of To-day IBy Dutch Air Mail) I From Our Own Correspondent Lcndon, Nov. 24. There is a great deal of argument going on these days about "the public school code." A long article on this appeared one day m a daily293 words
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Article177 1931-12-14 3 Arsenical Poisoning from Molton Tin Liverpool. Analytical research has been instituted In medical experts m Liverpool to determine whether arsenical poisoning can be conveyed to the human system by fume.-; from molten tin. The investigations, with numen/as experiments, follow a remarkable ease of inspected poisoning involving the177 words
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Article182 1931-12-14 3 New Assessment Forms and New Victims Leasaan> May. income tax offlclali are working .mil nam to the extent ol *****0 hours weak In lettlm out the new BißFisnum form minissllslsd ov the nea emerge.icy budget srHh its provtoton ror altering the rate payable, and Itwreaalns the182 words
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Article31 1931-12-14 3 Mr s. h r. Welch, e/ka srai t<u many years Cashier and Chief Clerk at We.un,- Bros ltd. Ipoh. has retired „n pension OWtaf to ill-health and has left tor OBjrtOfl31 words
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Advertisement259 1931-12-14 3 ANNUAL SALE ANNUAL CHEAP SALE Will commence from Monday December 14th, and will 00 on for 2 weeks only. 7 ECHIGOYA Co. 54, 56 Middle Road. (Delicious Wall's Sausages S Am 'tyyywKM mmZmV^^^**^y^ bbV bk^s^>* 'Vyyy^cv/owR/jBW. WArs* wW *aa ss^^y /W/Wn Way M£i** a tasty dish from England Even a259 words
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Advertisement182 1931-12-14 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES fj« E&L^H" SUeet MALACCA il, Light Street PENANG 14. Klyne 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 for and182 words
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Article, Illustration2849 1931-12-14 4 MOyRA E. HAyWOOD - THE AVENGING LOVER MOyRA E.HAyWOOD &y CHAPTER XII David Speaks His Mind iil WERE you are then Read it for yourself. W W t na t i s jf you can I Someone's been making a pretty mess of the paper said Jerry, as he smoothed the crumpled sheet carefully.2,849 words
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885 1931-12-14 4 S.S.A. COMMITTEE A.B.M. Alarm at Customs Union Proposal The following are the minutes of a meeting of the Committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association held at the Singapore Exchange Room on Tuesday December Bth at 5 p.m. Present: Mr. H. D. Mundell (President). Mr.885 words
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Article56 1931-12-14 4 Captain H. E. Hobbs. the authority on dogs, speaking at the Aldwych Club, London, said that there were 3,500,000 dogs m England at the present day, about double the number kepttwenty years ago. He stated that since women 'predominate both as owners and breeders the surplus female population would doubtless56 words
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Article566 1931-12-14 4 THE MALAYAN TURF IMU PERAK MEETING Results m Saturday's Amateur Races (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 12. The races to-day were again marred by rain. The weather was mild and bright before the start* but a drizzle began to fall during the fifth race and developed into a heavy566 words
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Article350 1931-12-14 4 UNEMPLOYMENT IN MALAYA To the Editor. Sir. Considering the distressing times Malaya is experiencing at the present time, it would be a great boon to the poorer classes if the Government of the Straits Settlements would mint more one cent pieces, and reintroduce the half and350 words
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Advertisement261 1931-12-14 4 BBH_ Mm\mmmW PLAITED FOOTWKAI. is on the honour roll o f fashion The plait fashion predo- i minates to-day to-morrow and for many days to come, m fashionable footwear. Our Head Office cables that enormous orders have been received from London. Paris Berlin and all great centres Not only becaust261 words
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Advertisement190 1931-12-14 5 VICTORIA THEATRE! THE GRANT-ANDERSON COMPANY OF WEST END ARTISTS Will open their Singapore season With Edgar Wallace's latest success "ON THE SPOT" BOOKING PHONE 6903, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 615 PAVILION 9.15 A Picture to Talk About Zane Grey s Masterpiece Fighting Caravans WITH190 words
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Advertisement303 1931-12-14 5 <^^m^^tiim^^^^^ _E_fWo__ii_fii___P x ___r _l ZM ■■I I H__ v m__UfyHK_ _f^ > WWRM^^WBrn^^^^-^m-mm* > M |6:isi TO-NIGHT i93si Here's A Side-Splitting Comedy from the pen of the Famous Nobel Prize ■SINCLAIR LEWIS I Paramount's amusing Satire on E Modern Film Stars, ADVENTURE With the popular Stars of "SKIPPYY -uJ303 words
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Advertisement345 1931-12-14 5 WHO /S THE SPIDER n I <^~^_ BbVb"bbVl BBH ■a^ BB^bl BB^fl \^r Amm^r mmmmr AM m\W wW m «_v ~^^^^^k b^^^bbbbbt Am^r AmWm^r aRW mw mm -w bbbbbl mWJI MmWl 1 1 BBmmmmmmm<rr^9 1 :r mT-< TELEPHONE N9 6909 i I Ask last night's crowd about I Then SEE345 words
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Article1706 1931-12-14 6 A DAY OF SURPRISES Spurs Reply to Shareholders I Prom Out Own Correrpondent London, Nov. >4. Saturday vma nou worthy for many surprising results ni ;iii th< Leaguei rather than, as ha., been th. case In thr but few weeks, brilliant m dividual effort*. The chief Item1,706 words
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Article483 1931-12-14 6 County Club's Losses on Last Season IBy Dutch Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent London, Nov. 21. Several county cricket clubs have already disclosed their loss on last season's working, and It is doubtful if any other county will have a better story to tell as a result483 words
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Article167 1931-12-14 6 Peech's Remarkable Recovery I From Our Own Correspondent I London, Nov. Sl. Some amazing golf was played at Worplesdon when Oxford University beat the club side by 9 matches to 7 with two games halved. In the top single A. J. Peech. who had beat J. R. Keen,167 words
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Advertisement151 1931-12-14 6 t FIRST APPEARANCE X SINCE THE WAR I "GUERINS"! a> V y^ FAMOUS FLEMISH KAKTHKNWARE BEER MUGS RKinlittUfal 'ni Irlm W J 4 ■tTH aM_l m n \\\j\T\ <♦ EVERY GENUINE •> GUERIN BEER MUG t REARS A THE GUERIN SIGNATURE *5* |made by hand| f ONE AT A TIME|151 words
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Advertisement180 1931-12-14 6 y _R™. /7 <^mM&f a£i Cr/ SA/*W/ /^y _sJ M l^__i 6W/ y > my ir- I \Mm\mm\ __J jj "ll ifcV ASK POR CAPSTAN BLUE TOP I I ——^^a— pa^i a»» yp bb^bbSTbT SSmm^^^^^^-^^ET' b^SbbSbSbß' m "bbbbT ""^T bS '>3 Baal^aßß^TZaa bbT aa^a£-T a^«.« a^— PILES CURED Nm Knife!180 words
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Advertisement102 1931-12-14 6 Experience A NEW Tennis THRILL Have VOW racquet Strang with THE TILDEN Championship String. Then drive a shot from the back court. Smash a serve over the net. Hear the hijrfi tonal twang of select seasoned gut Experience the thrill of greater power and speed vvhicl Made only by Etepresentath102 words
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4935 1931-12-14 7 THE SULTAN'S RESTRICTION VIEWS INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS OF KLUANG MEETING THE LA HOUR POSITION natters of much interest to the rubber industry were .h.cussed at the half-yearly general meeting of the Johore Planters* Association, held at the Kluang Club, on Saturday. I here was a large4,935 words
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Article180 1931-12-14 7 The SCR C. Ping-P.ng Tournament-, wen brought to a close en Friday when Leong Siew i Tai defeated Chan Chong Leng m the- final From a glance over the fixtures th-.' ehampior had to meet quite a number of hist I las.< players. Chong Leng has dene180 words
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Article323 1931-12-14 7 DIV. 11l LEADERS BEATEN (iateshead Fsill to Kurton BATH BEAT THK PALACE Bath and Burton put thennelves on tinfootball map on Saturday by their Meet m the mcond round Of the- FA. Cup competitlon, their vtetorhsi being the only tw<» big surprises of the matches Bath,323 words
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Article341 1931-12-14 7 Shock For Third Division Leaders Scunthorpe I, Queens ik Bgss 4 Lincoln 2, Luton 2 OeJnaborough I. Watford g, Darwen 2 Chester I New Brighton 0. Hull 4 Fulham g, Yeovil and Pctt«-rs 0. Tranmere 2. Bristol Rovers 0. Bull i >n 4 Gateshead I. Halifax 3. Accrington341 words
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Article105 1931-12-14 7 The December Monthly Medal was played fe>r on Saturday and Sunda\ and resulted a.- follows: i Winner i E. C Martin gg \<> 74 w. Munra hk m 78 Mixed Foursomes tor Nov«-mb«-r were- won by the Hon Mr. W. M and Mn Mttßngtttl witl. a score of105 words
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Article38 1931-12-14 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. JOHNS On December 13, at Sepoy Lines, to Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Johns, a son. PIERREPONT— On December 12th. 1931, a* Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Kathleen wife of G. H. F. Pierrepont, a daughter.38 words
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707 1931-12-14 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT The conflicting views concerning the progress of the negotiations between British and Dutch interests with a view to the introduction of a scheme of rubber control are clearly demonstrated m the cable from our London corresspondent summing up the opinions of707 words
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Article707 1931-12-14 8 lnche Ismail bin Abu Bakar, Assistant Auditor, has been appointed to act as Auditor. Johore. We understand that H.H. the Yam Tuan of Negri Sembilan is unwell but is progressing favourably. MM. Mr. Rex Duncan, late of Segambut Estate. Kuala Lumpur, has accepted the Secretaryship of the Malayan Automobile Club.707 words
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Article483 1931-12-14 8 SUGGESTED COMMISSION Government Reply to S.S.A. Letter At the meeting of the Straits Settlements! Singapore > Association on Tuesday the Acting Hon. Secretary reported receipt of a reply from the Colonial Secretary to his letter of August 27th. reading as follows: •Sir. I am directed to refer483 words
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Article239 1931-12-14 8 Brilliant Juvenile Comedy at Capitol Something quite out of the ordinary m screen entertainment is presented by Paramount m their interpretation of The Forbidden Adventure by Sinclair Lewis. A Glimpse of the possibilities of Hollywood's juvenile leads m a full length picture was seen m the recent pr©duction239 words
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Article264 1931-12-14 8 Unusual Entertainment at Alhambra Thrills of the turf, an introduction to Clark Gable, a new star who has appeared suddenly m the talkie firmament, and the biography of a thoroughbred race-horse make "Sporting Blood." a distinctly unusual entertainment, which opened last night at Alhambra. The Picture that* Hollywood264 words
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Article569 1931-12-14 8 CONTRARY VIEWS Dutch Quota Scheme Inder Consideration ANNOUNCEMENT s< >< >\ IFREE PRESS SERVICE 00 Lond.,., i^ n All the papers publish nium conclusion of an Anglo-l)u' "understanding." but none of tl exception of the Daily Herald i r ment has positively been reached The Financial Times says569 words
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Article186 1931-12-14 8 a Fighting Caravans at the Pavilion Fighting Caravans, a tale oi the *'M I woolly west, drew large crowd- to over the week-end. The story is that of I wild jrouni gets into trouble with the sherif! W by the appearance of a t-iil who whmn company the186 words
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Article24 1931-12-14 8 Attention is (ailed to I garding alteration of th« appearances at the Can I to Tuesday Dec. 22 ment House Ball fa lim- LW24 words
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Advertisement123 1931-12-14 8 REPLACES THE COCKTAIL M ALDAN OS BROWN BRANDY WINE COMPOSED of the finest imported Muscatel usines skilfully blended and fortified by the addition of a small quantity of exquisite Old Cognac Brandy. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.* (Incorporated m Slianghai* 201123 words
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Advertisement36 1931-12-14 8 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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Article375 1931-12-14 9 mH*KS IN THE COMMISSION Lord Grey Defends the League [British Radio Official Service] Rugrby. Dec. 12. rd <-HV and Lord Cecil, (who returned terday trom Pari> at the conclusion of the Council meeting* spcke at a demonm I anion last night on the Manchu-:uiat-ion.375 words
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Article109 1931-12-14 9 Increasing the League's Powers [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Dec. 12. Germany to-day signed a convention deli incing war based on Article Eleven of the C > >n:fnt of the League under which the Ifanchmia dispute was considered. The signatories agree to withdraw troops whenever the Council requests them to109 words
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Article118 1931-12-14 9 Important Meetings of Cabinet This Week i British Radio Official Servieei Rugby. Dee. 11. Parliament to-day adjourned for the Christ- cess. The motion for the adjournment of the House Hit s for its reassembly on Feb. 2 unless the Bpeaker, m consultation with the Government, nsiden an earlier118 words
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Article67 1931-12-14 9 Gerauui Socialists to Support Government f Reuter's Service] Berlin. Dec. 12. Government* anxiety for its security has appreciably lessened by the statement of Hilferding, on behalf of the Socialist Party toplta the Party's serious objections to ecent emergency decree, the Socialists have d to sink political considerations67 words
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Article51 1931-12-14 9 British Funds Rally on Foreign I Markets (British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 11. flllH improved on the Foreign Exchange to-day. and m the stock markets theie ■hup rally m British .funds. movement is generally attributed to yes"PtimLstie statement by the Chancellor Exchequer (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) on Budget51 words
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Article152 1931-12-14 9 REPAHATIONS AND DEBTS Preparing a Long-Term Policy (British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 12. The Parliamentary recess will be used by Government as an opportunity for continuous work on the problems still awaiting solution The session which has just closed has enabled emergency measures to be carried152 words
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Article209 1931-12-14 9 Effect of Fall m Sterling London. Der. 13. The world finance crisis Ls the foremost topic of the day. The suggestion that as a result of the fall m the value of the pound. Sir Jchn Simop may be compelled to re-state m a difference of terms the209 words
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Article93 1931-12-14 9 Famous Artist's Will I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 12. The will of the late Sir William Orpen. the artist, has been proved at £159.000. An unnamed American is said to have offered him £1.000.000 for painting three hundred portraits, but Sir William declined to take93 words
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Article64 1931-12-14 9 King Edward's Fund Distributes £294,000 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Der. 12. The Prince of Wales presided yesterday at a meeting of the Council of King Edward's Hospital Fund, when over £294.000 were distributed m grants to hospitals for the present year. This marks another substantial increase m64 words
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Article72 1931-12-14 9 Construction Work to Proceed I British Radio Official Servieei Rugby. Dec. 12. It? is understood that, despite the suspension on the work on the giant Cunarder at present m the stocks on Clydeside. the Southern Railway will proceed with the scheme for the construction of the world's largest72 words
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Article38 1931-12-14 9 Cabinet's Resignation Expected [Reuter's Service] HeLsingfors, Dec. 12. The Government was defeated on the proposal for the reorganisation of the State industrial enterprises as limited companies. The Cabinet is expected to resign and dissolution is possible.38 words
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Article36 1931-12-14 9 Japan Goes "Off the Standard" IReuter's Far Eastern Service) Tokyo. Dec- 13. An embargo on the exportation of gold. Japan's equivalent to going off t?he gold standard is being enforced again from December 14.36 words
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Article151 1931-12-14 9 GERMAN STEAMER LOST Two Survivors of Crew of Thirty-Two [Reuter's Service] Oslo, Dec. 12. A raft with two desperate seamen holding the bodies of four dead comrades, has drifted ashore near Maalcey. The raft belonged to a German steamer with a crew of 32, which151 words
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Article131 1931-12-14 9 South Africa's Action Against Empire Goods IReuter's Service] Pretoria. Dec. 12. Britain. Northern Ireland, the Irish Free State. Canada. Australia, New Zealand, the Argentine. Norway, Sweden and Denmark are affected by the decision of the Minister of Finance to impose from to-day an exchange dumping duty "on131 words
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Article57 1931-12-14 9 Visit to Buckingham Palace (British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 11. The Polish Foreign Minister (Senator August Zaleskii. who has been m London since Wednesday night and who yesterday saw the Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald) and the Foreign Secretary (Sir John Simon), was received m audience57 words
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Article21 1931-12-14 9 Big Over-Subscription to Treasury Issue [Reuter's Servieei Washington, Dec. 12. The $1,300,000,000 Treasury loan has been oversubscribed by $484,000,000.21 words
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Article29 1931-12-14 9 President of Spain Installed [Reuter's Servieei Madrid, Dec. 13. The Azana Cabinet has resigned considering its task completed by the installation of a President of the Republic.29 words
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Article26 1931-12-14 9 Irish Free State Well Beaten Reuter's Service London, Dee. 13. At? Dublin yesterday m a soccer match Spain beat Irish Free State s—o.5 0.26 words
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Article41 1931-12-14 9 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Dec. 12. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 3y B d. (3 5 16d.). Forward 3 5 16d. (3 9 16d.). The market is quiet.41 words
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Article81 1931-12-14 9 Chinese Accused of Murder A Chinese named Phua Ah See was arrested on December 9 on a charge of murder of Tang Lye Hee. on June 21. 1928. The arrest was made by a detective police constable at Jurong Road at about 1 p.m. while leaving81 words
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Article71 1931-12-14 9 Twenty-one cards were returned for tho December medal (stroke) at the Keppel Golf Club, which was won by Mr. J. C. Campbell with a score of 88 16 72. On Sunday Mr. A Farrahar won the "A" Ciass ball sweep with 41 6 35 and Mr. C.71 words
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Article307 1931-12-14 9 CANCELLATION OPPOSED Gold Standard Suspension Increased Britain's Burden [Reuter's Service] Washington, Dec. 12. The United States Government has reiterated that it is opposed to the cancellation of war debts. The announcement followed a day's debate m Congress on the Hoover moratorium, which, if not ratified within307 words
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Article370 1931-12-14 9 Murder Verdict At Inquest The Singapore Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, has brought to a close the inquest on a decomposed body found m a lonely plantation off the 14th. milestone Seletar Road. The inquest had been a very difficult one throughout, on account of the considerable amount370 words
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Article182 1931-12-14 9 Out of Control When Boarding Ferry A motor lorry got out of control while being loaded into the ferry at Church Street Pier. Penang. on Wednesday night and ran overboard. This occurred at about 7 p.m. when the P.H.B. ferry "Kulim" was alongside the pier It182 words
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Article71 1931-12-14 9 Lan Hamilton, the 14 years old boy who wrote a short time ago to General Sir lan Hamilton, saying how proud he was to have been named after him has now. thanks to Sir lan Hamilton's influence, obtained work at the Constitutional Club. The letter which young lan Hamilton wrote71 words
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Advertisement162 1931-12-14 9 STERLING SILVER PUDDING CHARMS K«r4 DmamraMam EfN r^ '/JmMa+mW %f- X fr%L (mW^\ cooS l^k nmkr.v bachelor HAPPINESS SWgt OU) MAID Am\ \Wma\ W!fmm}iM~^M^m^k' R?/ toktim- A wrsu *^j MADE tH tNOUKNO a -~-->-a>^teM aM BiMaaMBaP^ SILVER PUDDING SETS ON CARDS. PRICES $1.25, $1.50, 52.00. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m162 words
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Advertisement968 1931-12-14 10 BLUE FUNNEL UNE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON X. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice .Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails ACHILLES For M'seilles. Cblanca. L'cion. R'dam H'buit: Dec. 13968 words
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Advertisement536 1931-12-14 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln England) "ELLERMAN" LINE I FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Doe Spore Sails S'pere. sa. CITY OF PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 15 Dec. 16 wjl CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, L'don, R'dam536 words
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Advertisement424 1931-12-14 10 P. O British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated ln England) MAIL, PaASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMKM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA l\i'\\ Due feat Tonnage, Singapore. Tonna re rarwi^ wma* j CHITRAL 15,000424 words
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Advertisement811 1931-12-14 11 0. S. K. _inc. 1 rOR EUROPE. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. IO MABfJ LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK Ue 8 U •Kxpren Freight Berrtoal iFrom Kobr ,a t«MABF LONDON. Roterdam. Hamburg and "n_p Jan v.a Port Swettenham, Colombo, Aden. Suez and Port Said -MX MABI .URBAN, P.811 words
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Advertisement566 1931-12-14 11 l)) MUAR STEAMLSHUP LINES. LTf). (if ■If SAILING NOTICK \Y% 111 OF FAMOUS IB J\\ PRESIDENT LINERS /IM Ml j TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON ■ff FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO II H ■I I SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES jJ JH Mm Arrive Leave Leave Arrive I\M566 words
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Advertisement915 1931-12-14 11 K. P. IW. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATA VIA J (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. witn sub-connections to: PtegMgt, Freight. Transhirjient, Marine Departments and Manager's de.sk. Representative* m tne Straits Settlements (Singapore and P p n»nt of the915 words
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Article652 1931-12-14 12 Latest Library Additions The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S., during the period from November 18th to November 20th, inclusive, and are available for public use m the Reference Library. Fullerton Building, Singapore. Application may be made by members of652 words
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Advertisement569 1931-12-14 12 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via Pl, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. ly sailings by th*» well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the SS. MANGOLA t3 352 tons). [Cargo only.] LLA is one of the largtst and finest steamers trading to Australia, de luxe, single569 words
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Advertisement438 1931-12-14 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporated m US A.) W GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New V or j. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez;. Due Sails hi| M.S. SILVERWALNUT In Port Dec 14 Ur| M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jan 4 M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan438 words
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Advertisement116 1931-12-14 12 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY SHIPCHANDUns, SHIPBROKERs. COMMISSIOX \a ßNTs\ Offices:— MAYNAKD'S Bl lIDlNc.s 11, Battery Road Telephone No. (1433. WORLD SERVICT IN I International I Travel, Banking shipping j PASSAGES booked by lfl ft I rate. No bookn.. Write us for Inform all travel marten PROTECT your travel Urn&, Carry American fiwui116 words
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Miscellaneous732 1931-12-14 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 mm. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan 'via Jerantut) 6 pjn. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 ajn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat, Kluang,732 words
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Miscellaneous212 1931-12-14 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Himalaya Maru, Jap. 3187. from Calcutta 12, for Hong Kong and Japan 13. Raub. Brit. 573. from Pontirviak 12. for Pontianak 14. Singkep. Dut. 284. from Tandjong Bali 12. for Tandjong Bali 14. Pasir. Dut. 631. from Sourabaya 12. for Penang via Bagan Si Api Api 12. Nahlin.212 words
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Article88 1931-12-14 13 AU rates of freight from s£raits to Conference basis ports m Europe are increased by a further 10% effective from 12-12-31. except on the following commodities Rubber no change. Black Pepper increased forthwith to 71 6d. per scale ton plus 20%. White Pepper increased forthwith to88 words
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Article183 1931-12-14 13 The following is the Health Bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for the week ended December sth. Alexandria 1 plague case. Port Said: 2 plague cases. Baghdad: 4 smallpox cases and 2 deaths. Bombay: 1 cholera death as against 4 during the preceding week. Calcutta: 11183 words
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Article303 1931-12-14 13 Per Kinta from Penang: Miss A. F. King, Mr. T. E. Young. Mr. W. G. Hendricks, Mr. D. R. M. Pemberton, Mr. Sinclair. From Port Swettenham: Mr. F. B. Sewell. Mr. Legatt. Miss Dalten. Mr. Kinloch. Per Porthus from Marseilles and way ports: Mr. Jean Robbe, Mr. and303 words
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Article315 1931-12-14 13 Liner Steams m Sea of Light Sydney. Passengers by the Orient Company's steamer Orsova describe an extraordinary phenomenon which they witnessed m the Arabian Sea when on the way to Australia. Shortly after sunset the ocean appeared to become milky white and luminous. Por an hour only a315 words
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Article1052 1931-12-14 13 Random Reflections of a Guest Certain vivid recollections stand out, cleancut, against the tangled litter of memories that remain of those four well-spent days at Portsmouth Navy Week, writes "Sherec" m The Navy. They begin at the gates of the Yard with the voice of that enthusiastic souvenir-seller1,052 words
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Advertisement573 1931-12-14 13 TME Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. I 1 Delivered with the Chota Hazri each TZW\ LatCSt news latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber ana tin cables appear daily. Special573 words
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Advertisement331 1931-12-14 13 The Remedy That Gets to the Root of the Complaint In all diseases arising from impurities m the blocd it is necessary m the first place to reaTiove the poison from the blocd; local treatment cannot give permanent relief. CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE gets to the root of the trouble by331 words
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Article154 1931-12-14 14 More Conciliatory Attitude m Italy Berlin. Dec. 4. German opinion has noted with satisfaction the increasing tendency of the Italian Press to take a reasonable view of the reparations problem of late. The utterances of several newspapers point m this direction d£_r_. the r cent ieader m the p154 words
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Article212 1931-12-14 14 Draft Burned m Crash of Aeroplane Nanking, Nov. 26. A $120,000 draft, which was burnt or otherwise lost m the airplane crash near Tsinan ten days ago. has become a subject of serious controversy between the National University of Peking and the Central Bank m the former212 words
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Article19 1931-12-14 14 Mr. A. Bean. Inspector of Mines, F.M.S. is expected to return from leave by the P and O Chitral.19 words
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Article174 1931-12-14 14 Golden Wedding Gift to Kong Kong Congratulatory messages from all parts of the world piled m on Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung of Hong Kong on the occasion of their golden wedding— a fitting tribute to their popularity and an indication of the esteem m174 words
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Article55 1931-12-14 14 [Reuter's Servieei Berlin. Dec. 10. The Reichsrat to-day approved the minting of the five mark silver pieces. An earlier message stated that a proposal to mint 20.000.000 five-mark silver pieces, thus increasing the total value of silver coins m circulation m Germany to 1.142.000.000 marks.! would be shortly55 words
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Article258 1931-12-14 14 Death of a Former lions Kong Police Official News has been received m Hong K« death ol Mr. William Murine forn* Detective Inspector of thr Hen- X Mho (lied at his rcehlcnce t h native village of Mintl iw. Aberdeen B at the aue of (il years,258 words
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Article59 1931-12-14 14 STU DENTS' STRIKE Protest Against Reports Twelve hundred pupil; ot tiv College have gone 00 Mnk' I the b3d reports given bj I an alleged to bave dan their future careers. The the schoci building In i strations of strikers, nrho iel explain their grievance! Public Works. Tlie IHniSfc I59 words
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Article28 1931-12-14 14 I I Mr. J. Appaduray Senioi Chinese School. Ipnli hs Delegate by the Tamil the local Method M Bpl*ro| Annual Clergy Oonferenci m Singapore during the I next.28 words
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Advertisement169 1931-12-14 14 l_^ 4j__Emp_l____ fa, mi i __<Hb9»» **mW •""••"■nppV *-**t^bT k<<B¥ jW*K Jl I W-Tl ISEJttL 11 1 > *^^/^^**aua MWmmmfMmf^ aWmm mm^^^ tt m^ t iSgC^yiV' i!liP!'i;#li!;7^ OLO SCOTCH iKJELwH isnr Jaul ErjTShe "Ankoria" Baby Food of M New Zealand is produced M only m the Spring when the fresh169 words
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Advertisement405 1931-12-14 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong405 words
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Advertisement327 1931-12-14 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England) Capital £3,000.000 Subscribed 1.800.000 Paid-up 1.050,000 1 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666,845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. If. Ryrie, Esq.. Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq.. W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart Sir C.327 words
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Advertisement129 1931-12-14 14 THE SOUTH f| jlljg BRITISH X*flg^ INSURANCE COMPANY, llMiin FIRE, MARINE, TRAXSiI MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTI D Al LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH Office: 2, Finlaysoi. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORA I lON Tl) FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: QsSttffSl m., a f129 words
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Miscellaneous608 1931-12-14 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received ta Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from608 words
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Article613 1931-12-14 15 TCH QUOTA SCHEME Suggested Basis for Negotiations j run our London correspondent on tates that the Dutch quota scheme subto Heer de Graaf (Minister for the, m August has been the subject of tions between British and Dutch inluring the last few days. Details of the are613 words
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Article151 1931-12-14 15 imenting on the October rubber output Messrs. Symington and Wilson state: by UtaH figures the producing cornhave no intention of attempting to acdate their output to World requirements they are forced to do so either by the te exhaustion of their assets or by Gov':i :H action In the former151 words
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Article313 1931-12-14 15 $820,882 Profits on Half Year The report of the directors to the members of the Straits Trading Company. Limited. tx> be held at the Company's offices m Ocean Building on Monday. Dec. 21st states The Directors now submit the Accounts for the year ended 30th September. 1931. After313 words
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Article292 1931-12-14 15 Voluntary Winding Up to be Considered I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London. Dec. 12. Teja Malaya Tin Co. Ins issued a circular to rhe .shareholders stating that it is essential to consider the voluntary liquidation of the company. An extraordinary general meeting of the company will be292 words
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Article81 1931-12-14 15 Moratorium on Interest Payments I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I I London. Oec. 12. At a meeting of the Kulim Rubber Co. yester day the holders of the 7', per cent. Debenture: agreed to providing a mcratorium on interes payments m exchange for an increase m th. equivalent81 words
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Article140 1931-12-14 15 The manufactured value of rubber footwear produced m America m the first half of 1931 wa- only 23.200.000 dol.. against 37.831.100 dol. for th? same period of 1930. Crude rubber consimption m such manufacture declined from 8, 694 tons m the first half of 1930 to 4.917 tons m the140 words
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Article345 1931-12-14 15 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 12. SELLING London 4 months' sight 2 4 9,32 Lcndon. 3 months' sight 2 4 7 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 532 London. 30 days' sight 24's London, demand 2 4 3,32 London. T.T. 2 4 1 16 Lyons. Paris, demand345 words
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60 1931-12-14 15 December 12th., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot It* It* Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec 10 T 11% Jan. 11 IDs Jan-Mar 11 t U*i Apr- June US 11 Tone of Market: Speculative. Latest Cable:— London Spot Sheet 3> d.60 words
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Article910 1931-12-14 15 SAI C aXar.A a mama., CLOSING QUOTATIONS nnjtm Scllera Asam Kumbang (£> 24s 25s Austral Malay l8a 20a Ayer Hitam (5s> l° s lls Bangrin Tin iO» 9d Us 9C Batang Padang ($1) 5 ia Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) 3ft 40 Burmah Mr.lay910 words
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Article130 1931-12-14 15 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association, Xew York. Dee. 11 12. American Can. Com. 60 60 :i Cities Service 5 5\ Colombia Gas and Elec 16' v 15\. Curtis Wright 1 l'« Electric Bond and Share 11 19% Gen. Electric 24 24 :v Gen. Motors130 words
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Article185 1931-12-14 15 I British Radio— Official Service] Dec. 3 10 11. Amsterdam 8 11 32 8.3 16 839'Athens 262'- 257 sellers 260 Bomb iy 15.6 3 32d Is. 7 64d. Is. 6 9 64d. Berlin 14 3 16 13 15 16 14.20 Brussels 24', 23 MH Bucharest 570 552 566 Rio185 words
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Article342 1931-12-14 15 Commenting on the present situation and outlook. Mr. Stevens, the Minister of Tiade ■and Commerce, said. "Canada stands on lhe threshold of an era of expansion such as the world has never known and will be m the vanguard of the nations benefiting from the new342 words
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Article27 1931-12-14 15 Reports from Lower Siam are to the elfect that the smaller tin mines m Southern Siam exhausted their quotas very quickly and are now at a standstill.27 words
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Article348 1931-12-14 15 "Failure IWust Not be Contemplated" British Radio— Official Service) Rueby Der. 11. Replying m the debate on the adjournment m the House of Commons, the Dominion*, Min'st r (Mr. J H Thomas! made a statement regarding the Imperial Economic Conference at Ottawa to which, he said the Government348 words
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Article91 1931-12-14 15 Not Likely to be Damaged While on Stocks [British Radio— Official Servieei Ru*b>. Bea. 11. The chairman ol the Cunard Company, m a statement issued to-day. indicates the desire of the company to resume the building of the- ship with which they hoped to regain the Blue Riband91 words
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Article171 1931-12-14 15 Singapore Linked With Penang Wii t constitutes 'he List step m tlie linkingup by telephone ot all the important towns of Malaya will be beoughfl Ut fruition to- morrow when the Government, trunk line., to Penang will bi opened. Telephonic communication with Penang will be available lor Singapore171 words
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Article129 1931-12-14 15 Singapore. Dt*. 10. The week has passed quietly -with spo» improving to 0%, but now closing U easier. This morning's cables quote London unchanged at 3d and New York up 1 16. to 4 I 16. gold Tlv> former market shows a gain of 1,16 d aud129 words
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Article27 1931-12-14 15 Dividend of Threepence Per Share (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London. l>ee. It. Gopeng Consolidated an* paying a dividend of 3d. a share, payable January 7.27 words
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Article75 1931-12-14 15 The late Mr. W. D. Lovell. who died m October, at the age of 67. was at one time director of six rubber companies (says The Rubber Agei. His early years were spent t» Singapore, where he wa>s a partner ln Hie fira» of Messrs. William Makerow. and wlien left75 words
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Advertisement78 1931-12-14 15 Assets exceed $12,006.640 Assnrancc ln force gg gtfgflt The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the admits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry, EO ms Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the78 words
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Article1785 1931-12-14 16 SINGAPORE IN MALAYA CUP FINAL STERN STRUGGLE AGAINST THE COMMAND PENALTY GOAL IN LAST MINUTE DECIDES PERAK AGAIN THEIR OPPONENTS Although neither side deserved to lose, so very, very close was the contest from kick-off to no side, the Malaya Command went down to defeat at the Stadium on Saturday1,785 words
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Article837 1931-12-14 16 i Close Match Against Selangor I From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur. Dee. 12. Cla k spts. Selangor 3pts. In the closing stages cf the Malaya Cup .^mi-final here Perak scored a sensational win befcre a record crowd which included Mr and Mrs. Caldecott. the British Residents837 words
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Article225 1931-12-14 16 Captain's and President's Prizes The qualifying rcund for the "'Captain's Prize" was played on Saturday and Sunday. Sixty-seven cards were taken out and the following were returned: "A" DIVISION T. Black 80 io 70 M. M. Paterson 73 j. j 74 W. W. Paterson 81 5 76225 words
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Article43 1931-12-14 16 One. or. if possible, two water polo games wm be played this afternoon at the SwimminPool At Tanglin Barracks between the Singapore Swimming Club and the Gloucester Regiment, a team race will also be swum by these taking part m the polo games43 words
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Article55 1931-12-14 16 ANOTHER BIG WIN Ulster Decisively Beaten IReuter's Service] London, Dec. 12. At Belfast to-day the South Africans beal Ulster by 30 points to 3. Our London correspondent states that the teams were equal m the first half but m th second Ulster were outplayed and showed55 words
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Article445 1931-12-14 16 Everton Consolidate Their Position London, Dee. 13. The weather was fine yesterday for football. There were 35,000 spectators at the Everton ground where the home team only found their form m the second half, the score at the interval being I—l.1 1. White (2), Critchley, Johnson and Dean445 words
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Article169 1931-12-14 16 Bath and Burton Make History [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Dee. 13 There were only 6.000 precent to see Bath beat Crystal Palace who were a goal down at half-time and finished I—2.1 2. Hcwson and McCartney netted for Bath and Simpson replied. Fulham. at horn- before169 words
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Article92 1931-12-14 16 County and Club Results TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 13. The following are the results of county championship and main club matches played yesterday. Cheshire o. Durham 24. (at Birkenhead) Devon o Somerset 12 (at Exeter or Taunton) Gloucester 28. Cornwall 3. (at Gloucester) Lancashire 27, Northumberland92 words
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Advertisement184 1931-12-14 16 JLST ARRIVED Tfo»Matfers\6ice NEW RECORDS FOR MID- DECEMBER This issue contains many good dance numbers including Rudy Vallee's and "Kiss Me Good-night" from "Merely Mary Ann" J. Gaynor fc Farrells new Talkie. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. m The World's MgMl)btiuinihlc at I A \CP *^asf^l184 words
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