The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 December 1931
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Title Section16 1931-12-15 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,519. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article386 1931-12-15 1 A British Magistrate in Bengal has been fatally shot by two Bengali women Page 9. The hope is expressed that the League resolution concerning Manehuria will be allowed to operate so that western statesmen may give attention to pressing problems in Europe Page 9. The .Amsterdam correspondent386 words
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Article1511 1931-12-15 1 ••Fat" and •"Thin" we nicknamed the pan the fir.st year we saw them OB the terrace of hotel, though 'Thin" was chiefly so by compari- S9 with his friend, who descrv?d the description per 80. Fat." on his short but still young body, had a belly which keptEx - 1,511 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement232 1931-12-15 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. I RAFTL.ES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER and DANCE Wednesday DURING TEA DANCE 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. HOLLYWOOD HI-LIGHTS Change of Programme idiiiittttion $1 Phone 5381 WITH HIS OWN WIFE COME TO THE ADELPHI MASKED BALL!! Dec.232 words
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Advertisement310 1931-12-15 1 EUROPE <|) HOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT.— THURSDAY, December 24th, SPECIAL DINNER AND CINDERELLA DANCE— CRACKERS AND CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATTONS.—Tickets $3.00. CHRISTMAS NIGHT.— FRIDAY, December 25th, YULETIDE DINNER.— DISTRIBUTION OP CRACKERS CHRISTMAS TREE NOVELTIES.— After Dinner Music Dancing— Tickets $3. BOXING NIGHT.— SATURDAY, December 26th, SPECIAL310 words
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Advertisement108 1931-12-15 1 LATEST ADVER* ISEMBNTS Biitrh Industries Fair Page 9. Heifetz Recital alteration— Page f>. Lady Patricia pens from M. PH.— Page lg, Chinese newspaper's Sunday 'dition Page I Whlteaway and Laidlaa for children's toyt —Page 6. Auction pale Of furniture by Ching Keng Lee —Page 2. The Sunday Times will appear108 words
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Advertisement11 1931-12-15 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article342 1931-12-15 2 The International and Racial Discrimination I From Our Own OwrTupondtPt I Ipoh. Dec. 14. The Rotary Convention came to an end ycsurday in very pleasant condition.-, being pronounced an exceptional *****88. Commissioner Cecil Rae presided over all the functions, at some of which nearly 200 persons were present.342 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement483 1931-12-15 2 BUSINESS CARDS, j RF PHOTOGRAPHED BY H VUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55, Cairnhill Road, Singapore. Open to patients under the care of their own doctor. European Sisters. MISS MOLLIE McGRATH. Telephone 4110. Matron-Proprietress. MARBLE MERCHANTS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Noe. 1483 words
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Advertisement693 1931-12-15 2 rENDERS. 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 In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Erection and Completion of Brickwork etc. of New Boiler House, Kallang. Date of Closing 4693 words
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Advertisement519 1931-12-15 2 TRADE MARK NOTICE. m^^r^^3Bsmm m^^ STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Trade Marks Caution NOTICE is hereby given that the above is used as a Trade Mark by WILLIAM HOLLINS A COMPANY. LIMITED, of Castle Boulevard, Nottingham. Nottinghamshire, England, in connection with Cloths and Stuffs of Wool. Worsted or Hair, and Articles of Clothing,519 words
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Advertisement400 1931-12-15 2 SIN CHEW IT POH S SUNDAY EDITION Commences on Sunday, Jan. 3, I<)J2 Because of the accuracy and reliability m reporting mtmm M d ol iM the public good, our daily circulation now reaches 11.000 to 13.000 mmm r paper we use now Ls 45 to 50 tons per month,400 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous264 1931-12-15 2 THE WEF.K Tuesday. 15th. High Water. 02.38. 8.0 ft.. 13.36. 8.9 ft. Rugby: S. Johore vs. a S.C.C. tournament XV, at S.C.C. Child Welfare Society Baby Show. Hockey: S.R.C. 2nd vs. Chine?., at S.R.C. KbaUa vs. RE.. I.A. Wednesday. 16th. High Water. 03.20. 7.9 ft.. 14.30. 8.4 ft. Rotary tiffin.264 words
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Article, Illustration773 1931-12-15 3 USE OF RUBBER Reducing Vibration in Motor Cars Detroit. The why and wherefore of "floating power" M developed by the Chrysler organization has been a topic cf discussion before assemblies of engineers in Cleveland and Chicago, writes E. Y. Watson. Because the floating power773 words
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Article337 1931-12-15 3 Work Under Stained Glass Windows A church: an Army billet; an aeroplane works; a garage that is. in brief, the remarkable history of a church that was ruined by petrol. In the spacious days oi the last century the citizens of Sunbury, in the Tliames Valley,337 words
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Article84 1931-12-15 3 Assorted Articles Sent to Chancellor London. Dec. 1. Twenty-four gold rings, watches of all datp and makes, gold-mounted Rptftatilm. and enann 1 and gold lorgnettes are among the hundred lots of jewellery which have been sent to the' Chancellor of the Exchequer far the benefit84 words
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Article310 1931-12-15 3 Warning to Motor Car Drivers iii warning* issued by various road euthoMties. lie- R.A.C.. and the A A in ivrud p> Hooded areas should re-mind diiveia <>\ ssjotai vehicles to t ik special nautlon after snasheg through Water writes H. Thornton Rutti-r i Morning Poet avjtoring rnrrrnwindfinl.j I310 words
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Advertisement223 1931-12-15 3 Commences i SUNDAY, DEC. 20th A Bright and Up-to-date Sunday Newspaper THE SUNDAY TIMES All the Latest News of the World's Events, Malayan Sport and Home Results up to 2 a. m. Sunday ■ORDER NOW ROW YOUR NEWSAGENT. AND DELIVERY AND POSTAL RATES: Months .si. 60; 6 Months $3.00; 12223 words
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Advertisement96 1931-12-15 3 Lifebuoy guards his health at home and school VTifl germs Sm Bfcvl Kvcry where; Hp^^ F boy washes Sb^K-f^^fe il Lifebuoy is armed rJll I'/ against infection. T^^LZsmX m ;!jfl Long after the f 3 Efll Ir* potent health-ek kIS BfliSj K ment protects him. Uj A rillk^><^ I Children96 words
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Article, Illustration1799 1931-12-15 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - British Balloonists Aim at Attitude Record T. STANHOPE SPRIGG SHORT BROTHERS TO ASCEND IN LARGEST FREE BALLOON YET MADE By London. A balloon ascent into the stratosphere of the upper air, during which it is hoped to attain a height of over 15 miles, is being planned by two of1,799 words
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Article109 1931-12-15 4 Fatal Jump From a Blazing Plane Tokyo, Dec. 1. A Japanese bluejacket was killed and a naval officer is missing as a result of an aeroplane disaster off Yokosuka this morning. During the course of maneouvres. two naval fighting planes came into collision in mid-air and one of109 words
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Article, Illustration506 1931-12-15 4 New "Wine" in Old Bottles Paris. Thrifty France intends to be more thrifty than ever now, and the tradition of the woollen stocking is being officially floodlighted with the approval of the National Savings Bank. Representatives of that body have just given their blessing to a propaganda film,Free Press; N.A.N.A. copyright - 506 words
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Article104 1931-12-15 4 The new one-cent piece has arrived from England and is now in circulation. Smaller and lighter than the old coin, the new cent is about the size of a farthing, which is more or less its proper size, as its value is about a farthing. It is104 words
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Article29 1931-12-15 4 Malay policemen were generally heavy sleepers, according to a Corporal, who as an accused Derson, made a statement from the witness box of the Penang District Court last week.29 words
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Article1327 1931-12-15 4 CAPT. IRA C. EAKER - The Aeroplane Parachute CAPT. IRA C. EAKER. By New York. T[E U.S. Army Air Corps has just published a report on the airplane parachute experiments which were conducted recently at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. The public reaction to that report was surprising. Many papers throughout the country heralded the new1,327 words
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Article36 1931-12-15 4 m* Mr. A. P. Cropley. latch B Government Quarters. Km' la 1 Tlu awarded the Imperial mmtWW Hon'ble the British .Resident Will medal to the recipient m the Chamber at 10 a.m. on MDHdaj ■~---------»------------"-«y M36 words
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Article23 1931-12-15 4 Should see the deject lon Caused by this inspection That's jagging the nerval These Customs young ihap "Heave Ho." m Times of M-Jas23 words
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Article166 1931-12-15 4 THESE DUTIES This Customs assessing Is really depressing. And much correspondence Has gone to the Press; Regarding the treatment. Or rather mistreatment Of parcels alleged To arrive in a mess. The Customs officials. So state these epistles, When checking the contents Of parcels which come From Aunties in England Or166 words
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Advertisement210 1931-12-15 5 VICTORIA THEATRE GRANT-ANDERSON COMPANY OF WEST END ARTISTS £pen their Singapore season early January With Edgar Wallace's latest success "ON THE SPOT" Bsnaaanssai saaaaaaaaaaaai BOOKING PHONE 6903, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 6.15 PAVILION 9.15 Com mencing TO-MG H T An unforgettable dramatic thrill BmmfT^L210 words
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Advertisement239 1931-12-15 5 "THE FORBIDDEN ADVENTURE" a talkie which will be I remembered for many a long day" STRAITS TIMES. 14 12 31. I C A PITQJU ~"(ms| TO-NIGHT rSSi i Last Night of Paramount's highly entertaining Version of SINCLAIR LEWIS' great comedy, "The FORBIDDEN ADVENTURE" with MITZI GREEN and JACKIE SEARL (famous239 words
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Advertisement265 1931-12-15 5 I V AmW A^sJ *f S W V \^m V mmr £7 mmmw s8 m* Jm. m±. 1 1 m A a\ J P r^^ *j i-JMEzm^ TELEPHONE N9 6909' >^ r lEgj 615 TO-NIGHT 9.15 NEW! DIFFERENT! THRILLING! A Film to make your heart beat faster the truth of265 words
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Article689 1931-12-15 6 What Famous American Has To Say On Subject Golf is essentially a free game. Many people will play a good shot at an imaginary ball, or v a blade of grass. When the ball is there they i unaccountably stiffen their muscles a reaction j that689 words
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Article437 1931-12-15 6 The final states of the China Fleet boxing championships attracted a lame crowd to the City Hall. Hong Kong, when 15 fights were contested. Spectators were offered a variety of interesting bouts. At the conclusion of the contests, the Commander-in-Chief. Admiral Sir Howard Kelly, presented the trophies to437 words
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Article393 1931-12-15 6 Batting With Too Much Care South Africa's first two garnet In Australia would appear to indicate that their bat-smon are taking their own game too seriously, that la, on true wickets they are allowing >l\w bowlera tc call the tun* 1 instead of making their scoring strokes and393 words
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Article632 1931-12-15 6 Has the world of cricketers become envious j Of Don Bradman and the way he makes his bit oi willow talk Cabled that Lord Tennyson, former captain Cf Hampshire, and English Test' batsman, has said In a cricket after-dinner speech, that "Though Bradman is one of632 words
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Article463 1931-12-15 6 THE SINGAPORE FREE FRESS The Premier Morning D;n!y o. live "news paper 30-40 c-.lutne. Also the best Medium t<>r Delivered with the ChoU lla/ri Latest Telegrams. Latest Mean Announcements. Special Dally I Rubber and Tin Price Cablet o exclusive special features, pi< Week." Wireless and Ladies' P Articles. Bridge and463 words
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Advertisement542 1931-12-15 6 VISIT FATHER X'MAS AT WHITEAWAYS TOY BAZAAR Pk I D f*J E vJLw J^^t'iiyf^erfk Si ■•c^-f* v *f*<~h W m^mV fSmmWf^f^^^ *J J L M M r 1 I 111 i i v t j t!v? Cj Vj L BABY HOLES. JO* > 1 •^j \^V C lAsmned to look542 words
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Advertisement42 1931-12-15 6 YOUR SAFEGUARD A ia EVANS 1 Ant T.mnt I'.sn l<-s /eW tt k ej> c 'Ills M '-J vc relief in jgfc Coiig**, Catarrh EVANS #j| Pastilles W& JBm thnms UmmMml 9f <fou. Sufflefr f*"* ASK YOUR CMILMIST SOB A TUBS op42 words
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Article1776 1931-12-15 7 EVIDENCE OPENED ollitial Assignee's Visit to Hoarding House ITLERY AND PLANTS i«" ,Lst BSS4nSnhSJ altogether so s »s were placed before the Criminal i>. lrn! .ludKe yesterday when the raw i nst Mr. K. 11. <\ l„i\«rt«»n. Manager mt i ifjn Hutel, and Mrs. Sylvia1,776 words
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Article61 1931-12-15 7 Paid to Kill Villager's Wife Constantinople. Dec. 4. I Por the first time in the history of Turkey a roman has been condemned to be hanged publicly. The Angora Parliament ratified the death entence on the woman named Fatima. who was Uleged to have61 words
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Article40 1931-12-15 7 Tokyo. Dee. 4. Figures published bv the War Office show the otal Japanese- casualties since the outbreak of he Manchurian trouble on September 18th. as 583. of whom 210 were killed, including 12 officers, and 473 wounded, including 27 officers.40 words
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Article1012 1931-12-15 7 FURTHER EVIDENCE Yesterday's Police Court Proceedings The case in which two of the directors an< the former secretary and manager of the Haj Heng Mineral Syndicate are charged witl fraud was continued in the Second Police Cour before Mr. U. E. Clayton yesterday. The evidence of1,012 words
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Article45 1931-12-15 7 Mr. A. J. Sampson. Manager of Wearne Bros., -td.. Ipoh, will be leaving for Rangoon shortly in transfer to the Company's branch office here. Mr. Sampson has done good work for his :ompany in Ipoh and his genial personality las made him many friends. T.O.M.45 words
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Article950 1931-12-15 7 A HOME COMMENT Apathy of the Singapore Public To an old resident of Singapore, one of tb most striking Matures ol the recent proposai for the establishment of a "Malayan Custom Union to include the free ports of Singapor and Penang" is the apparent apathy with whic950 words
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Article673 1931-12-15 7 Coalition Majority of TwentyEight Wellington (New Zealand). Dec. 2. The. general election has resulted in a Coalition majority of 28. The state of the parties Ls as follows Coalition 52 Labour 24 Independents 3 Country Party 1 The Coalitionists comprise 28 Reformers, 19 of the United Party673 words
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Article238 1931-12-15 7 ARREST ON P. O. LINER Doctor Detained to Await Scotland Yard Escort A European named Norman Nelson Kierkup who travelled from England on board the P j and O. Karmala. was arrested by the local Detective Branch on the vessel's arrival at Singapore on Sunday morning.238 words
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Article149 1931-12-15 7 Judge's Comment on Irish Sweepstakes la.ndon. Dew. 4. "It is obvious that if an action of this type can successfully be- maintained in this country. Dublin will rapidly become- the' gambler's coekpit eif Europe." said Mr. Justice Meredith in giving judgment for Emilio Scala on the fifteenth day149 words
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Article1067 1931-12-15 7 THE Y.M.C.A. IN SINGAPORE Presentation to Mr. Gordon Cranna GOVERNOR'S TRIBUTE A particularly tine record of public service was honoured at th« Y.M.C.A. yesU»r<Lt> evening when Mr. Gordon Cranna. Cicner.e) Sorretary for the Association in Singapore and Secretary for Malaya, who is retiring this month, was presented1,067 words
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Article53 1931-12-15 8 SWALLOW-HAMBLIN— The marriage took place at Seremban on the 11th instant of Mr. F. P. Swallow, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Swallow of Tankersley Grange. Barnsley. Yorkshire, to Miss Grace May Hamblin. second daughter of the late Mr. R. E. Hamblin. I.C.S. and the late Mrs. Hamblin53 words
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Article16 1931-12-15 8 FERGUSON A. J. of Singapore and Lossiemouth. Morayshire, on December 13th. 1931. Aged 47 years.16 words
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893 1931-12-15 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TIESDAY, DECEMBER 15. 1931. MORE RUBBER RUMOURS From remarks made at the meeting of the Johore Planters Association at Kluang on Saturday it is clear that some members of the Malayan planting industry are hopeful of a scheme of rubber control emerging from the negotiations which have893 words
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Article174 1931-12-15 8 We understand that Mr. R. H. Mallinson of the A.P.C. will not be returning to this country. Malay Mail. Alterations are being effected at the Supreme Court for the purpose of making a third court. Lady Clementi will present the prizes at Tanglin Preparatory School at 10.30 a.m. tomorrow. Mr.174 words
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272 1931-12-15 8 NEW F.M.S TAXES Remarkable Allegations from Ipoh [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Dec. 14. A telling exposure of the astonishing Postal and Customs procedure in respect of the levying of duty on postal parcels a question wliich is arousing the highest and widespread272 words
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Article265 1931-12-15 8 Bringing Them Into Line With Java Conference The increase of shipping freights from the Straits to Conference basis ports effective as from Saturday is due, the Free Press learnt on enquiry yesterday. to the necessity for bringing the Straits Homeward Conference rates into line with those in265 words
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Article132 1931-12-15 8 Government House Ball To the Editor. Sir. Apart from the absurdity of postponing Heifetz to a Government House Ball, as announced in your issue cf to-day's date, is there not a smack of impropriety in the idea of holding such a function at all in times132 words
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Article38 1931-12-15 8 Tuesday, December 15th Before The Chief Justice in Ist. Court at 11 a.m.: O. S. 107 31 Re application by A. P.C. eS.S.) Ltd. for relief etc. St. 1686 30 T. Veeran Serang vs. M. Krishnan.38 words
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Article210 1931-12-15 8 Mr. Lennox. ADO. Kampar and Gopeng, has been transferred to Batu Gajah. where he fills the appointment* cf Magistrate. Police Court. A Japanese recently arrived in Bangkok from Singapore and reported to the police that he could not find a national who had acted as the local agent for Messrs.210 words
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Article535 1931-12-15 8 UNEXPLAINED MYSTERY Weil-Known European Firth* Missing The fear that Mr. A. J. Fer known and popular member of I community of Singapore, has trail unusual shooting tragedy on a small motor-boat in the H Sunday night is borne out by i the affair as could be gathei535 words
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Article54 1931-12-15 8 Dutch Officials to Hold Enquiry IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY RIGHT BjriKke.k. Bat. II The Director of tin- OaaOß <-<f Aero AfTaiis e representing .he> Dutch <■ and th,' Chief Engineer of th- K.I M arrived on the HoOaad-bound plan make enquiriei Into the mean* dl The> condition54 words
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Article63 1931-12-15 8 LONDON AM) NKW YORK TO AND RIBBrK PRICK IFREE PRESS SEKVICK OOPYRIC London. Dec Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and notify to-day's tin prices aJ U Spot £137 310 (£137 716) I £140 3 16 (£l4O 7 16). The market is steady Messrs. Symington notify to-days rubber follows Spot 3»„d.63 words
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Article45 1931-12-15 8 Presentation to Keti.-.l F.M.S. (MVkti (From Our Own C Kuala lump"' „M In the presence of i- Selangor State Oounell Chambe the Resident. Mr J W S::I of the Kinu. Inveated Mr a Superintendent of Oovernir. Kuala Lumpur with «K I Medal.45 words
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Article53 1931-12-15 8 Dr. at J Oraham ba Health Officer. Kmt;. Saint av Eveson has gone back bo SI previous term nitn the Klnl Dr. Graham did remark when he was transferred to K pataad a vote of aporeclat* n -j-* a thir Ifr Oi may be added that mu with her husbandT O M - 53 words
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Advertisement261 1931-12-15 8 REPLACES THE COCKTAIL MALDANO'S BROWN BRANDY WINE COMPOSED of the finest imported Muscatel uine* skilfully blended and fortified by the addition of a small quantity of exquisite Old d>gnac Brandy. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., t//i< urp<<rut"d under the Companies' Ordinances >r Hong Koiij.i ilncorporated in Shanghai* 201 CANTONMENT261 words
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Advertisement57 1931-12-15 8 {ASPARAGUS A BRIDE AND GROOM in London have gone through the marriage ceremony three times in one day. Thus they have become one another's own property. All they now have to do is to take out "GAFLACT POLICIES and live happily ever after. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD.57 words
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Article185 1931-12-15 9 WAR DEBTS Importance of Basle Committee BRITAIN'S HOPES I (neuter's Servicel London. Dec. 14. the heartfelt hope that bandits will I oka ably well in order to give the leaolutlun a chance to operate European i' at. is accept the Chinese and Japanese to avoid aggravating the185 words
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Article155 1931-12-15 9 Effect of T.S. War Debt Statement i [British Radio— Official Servicel Kiifcby. Dee. 14. on New Vert again thawed a appreciation when the foreign extnarket opened in London. The rate :rom 3.37 to 3.45',.. The improve- < attributed largely to the statement hington on war debts made by155 words
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Article70 1931-12-15 9 Tariff Issue and Economic Conference British Radio Official Servicel Rujrby. I>ec. 11 Aral a series of Cabinet meetings to (i this week took place at No. io Downing this morning. Ministers will meet again to-morrow md afternoon and again on Wednes- two sessions. Questions, both interna! Eternal, to70 words
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Article53 1931-12-15 9 Suspension Causes No Surprise in London ri Renter's Service] announcement that Japan had suspendi payments, which is made by the new Oovermnent, caused little surpris'. in London. The countries, in addition ain and Japan, which have now abanuo!d standard include Denmark. Norway, Finland. Spain. India. Kern53 words
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Article63 1931-12-15 9 Conflict Between State and Church Warsaw. Nov. 30. between tlit* Polish State and the Church is threatening as the result rra of the marriage law authorising ind also In the former Austrian and rrltoiiet Of Poland, where divorce was unknown. The Bishops have ordered fen with a63 words
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Article46 1931-12-15 9 Mr. Gandhi Predicts Fall of Western Civilisation I London, Nov. 23. divorce is undermining the foundations! and putting a premium on vice." I tandnl said to-day in an interview, compared the marriage and divorce Oi India and America and predicted Of western civilisation.46 words
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Article26 1931-12-15 9 A Threatened Closure Paris. Dec. 2. teneral meeting. Paris theatre directors to cleat down all theatres on January the present taxes on amusements are26 words
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129 1931-12-15 9 LONDON NEGOTIATIONS Possible Government Financial Guarantee [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 14. Determined efforts are being made to have the construction of the new Cunard liner restarted on Clydeside in the New Year. Sir Percy Bates, chairman of the Cunard Company, will return129 words
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Article192 1931-12-15 9 Uncertainties in F.M.S. Case From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 14. A further postponement was grantexi to-day in tiie ease of the application by Mr. Veerasamy a^kinK the Court to set at liberty Ho Chiok Wan. now detained in Pudu Gaol under a banishment order issued by192 words
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Article39 1931-12-15 9 Fiduciary Issue to be Maintained fßeuter's Service] London. Dec. 14. Th.- Bank of England fiduciary issue will be maintained for a further two months at the existing figure cf £275.000.000 by a Treasury minute signed to-dav.39 words
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Article141 1931-12-15 9 Yogi Who Swallows Poison Calcutta. I)e< 2. Calcutta's leading scientists, including Sir C. V. Raman, also many science teachers and students, watched an amazing demonstration of poison-swallowing by a Hindu Yogi named Narasingha Swami at the Presidency College A large crowd watched with amazement while the yogi141 words
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Article93 1931-12-15 9 Responsible for Number of Recent Murders New York, Dee. 3. An organization said by the police to advocate violence against British rule in India was revealed with the arrest by the immigration authorities of eight of its members, including the leader. Dharim Singh, of the93 words
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Article62 1931-12-15 9 Isolated in Crystalline Form Stockholm, Dec. 3. After the recent discovery of a crystallised form of vitamine. it is now announced that a Swedish student pupil of the young Norwegian scientist. Dr. Ottar Rugh. of the University of Upsala's laboratory, has succeeded in isolating vitamine "C" in crystalline62 words
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127 1931-12-15 9 DISREGARDED SIGNALS Unfortunate Opening to American Visit fßeuter's Servicel New York. Dec. 14. Mr. Winston Churchill (the Conservative M.P. for the Epping Division of Essex) was knocked down by a motor-car to-day and was taken to hospital with a sprained right shoulder and lacerated127 words
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Article282 1931-12-15 9 Lady Superior Opposes Adoption A most unusual dispute arose in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) yesterday when the Lady Superior of St. Anthony's Convent. Singapore, opposed an application by a married European couple to adept a small girl named Eileen Louise Finigan.282 words
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Article68 1931-12-15 9 Cars Held Up By Floods [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Dec. 14. Perak ruggerites and golfers returned jubilant after the matches against Selangor although the golfers lost all the singles and half the foursomes. Many cars were held up by floods at Rasa compelling the occupants to travel68 words
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Article122 1931-12-15 9 Daring Hold-up in Broad Daylight London, Nov. 27. A daring act of robbery was enacted at Hatton Garden to-day when a jeweller was attacked by two men in full view of a crowd of shoppers. The jeweller was felled to the ground with an iron bar and the122 words
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Article99 1931-12-15 9 Rumours Of A Secret Accord Paris, Dec. 1. A secret accord concerning air armaments is reported by the Socialist organ Populaire to have been concluded between Italy and Hungary during the recent visit of the Italian Air Minister. Oeneral Balbo, to the Hungarian capital. The paper claims that99 words
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Article53 1931-12-15 9 Two R.A.F. Officers Killed London, Nov. 29. An aeroplane belonging to the R.A.F. crashed in a garden at Portsmouth yesterday, the occupants, both R.A.F. officers, being killed. This is the 61st accident c ince trhe beginning of the year bringing the total number of deaths in the53 words
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Article19 1931-12-15 9 Praser's Hill is fully booked, up for the Christmas holidays but between now and then considerable accommodation is available.19 words
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Article226 1931-12-15 9 BENGAL CRIME British District Officer Fatally Shot ASSAILANTS ARRESTED Reuters Service I New Delhi, Dec. 14. Mr. Charles Geoffrey Buckland Stevens District Magistrate at Tippera (Bengal) was shot dead by two Bengali women to-day. Both were arrested. The murder of Mr. Stevens is the latest cf a226 words
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Article54 1931-12-15 9 Drafting Committee's Informal Meetings (Reuter's Service] Paris, Dec. 14. It is understood that the drafting committee in the Sino-Japanese dispute will not hold formal meetings. The members will merely remain in close contact with each other and M. Briand until the Commission is formed and despatched. These informal54 words
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Article54 1931-12-15 9 Mr. Yoshizawa as Foreign Minister IReuter's Servicel Paris, Dec. 13. Mr. Yoshizawa has not received official confirmation of the reported offer of the portfolio of Foreign Affairs in the Japanese Cabinet but he has received a number cf congratulatory telegrams upon his appointment, from Japan and elsewhere, which54 words
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Article131 1931-12-15 9 Bulgarian Deputies Use Fists in Dispute Sofia. Nov. 28. Fisticuffs as a method cf composing differences found new advocates in the Bulgarian Parliament to-day. the battle royal leading to the suspension cf the entire Communist group for the session. The disturbance began when the Speaker proposed131 words
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Article97 1931-12-15 9 Twenty School-Children Affected London, Nov. 26. Samples of English and imported butter have been sent to a Somerset County analyst following a mysterious illness which has broken out at Wincanton. Somerset. Over 20 children, with ages from six to nine, have been stricken with malady and two deaths97 words
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Article91 1931-12-15 9 Express Empire Air Mails Every 24 Hours London, Dec. 2. An air mail service linking the Empire by postal 'planes operating on a regular 24-hour schedule and with a speed of three miles per minute is one of the developments to which the Air Ministry is91 words
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Article37 1931-12-15 9 Decorated With Moroccan Cross Casablanca, December The airman. 3ert Hinkler. has been decorated with the Moroccan Cross in honour of his transAtlantic flight. After overhauling his engines. |he intends tc tly non-stop to Paris to-morrow.37 words
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Advertisement55 1931-12-15 9 THE TWO CAMPS j Restriction Campaign in j Amsterdam i 'FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 t Lcnedon. De.*. 14. Th Financial Times' Amsterdam cones pendent says he understands that J J the Dutch anti-restrictionists are I i putting yreat pressure upon the Dutch J J Government not to yield to55 words
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Advertisement282 1931-12-15 9 STERLING SILVER PUDDING CHARMS P^Ppcfatlng J^ChontaS^^j LTCK DONKEY BACHELOR g MmW SIMOON OLD lIAID M KwL^ wadc in ajatjuMto -|p SILVER PUDDING SETS ON CARDS. PRICES $1.25, $1.50, 82.00. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. si3iaW^^^i()io:iiiiiiia;iiat)ianii oAn invitation FROM THE BRITISH MANUFACTURERS TO THE TRADE BUYERS282 words
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Advertisement959 1931-12-15 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. 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. C'blanea, L'don, R'dam H'burg In959 words
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Advertisement583 1931-12-15 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Lted. (Ineerporaled In England) ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. TOA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. I>»* S'psve SaH» B>»s. CITY OF PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port Dec. 16 t* CITY OF ATHENS For Havre, L'don, R'dam an J H'burg583 words
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Advertisement417 1931-12-15 10 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. D T>„r Tonaa<r. Singapore. Tonnage. >ir».. ipor 1931. !♦;> CHITJtAL 15,000 Dec. 26417 words
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Advertisement586 1931-12-15 11 in NAPLES. MARSEl^^^^NnO^V^^^^^^^^^^^" MIDDLESBKOUgS'' ERP R TTERD^» %J Ml MARU T 10.500 Dec. 16 17 TFRUktttvt m 4d HARO T 10.700 Dec. 31 Jan 1 hakitsa^ Jtt™ T 12u0n Ft 10 a ■^^s^^'-K Mar2425 .HAD UARC Suer Port SoTd V f RPOOI TO lIWIIM l>. D c 26 27 .::^z.-s'SSs586 words
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Advertisement469 1931-12-15 11 mmr\*mit^^ m m^F^L^—j^^^mmm*r^^^^Wm\fa?£^-- '^il*L' •^^T?? SaOii^^ai^B^Bfrs. SAILING NOTICE A \m J\\ PKESIDENT LINEUP //Jf Mr/ TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS lON \\m Il j fKOM SI NGAPO»,E AND PENANG via COLOMBO 11 M ■It J SLEZ POKT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES J aVf p res Harr Spore. Penang. N. York469 words
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Advertisement822 1931-12-15 11 K. P. M. KONLNKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ IHOTAI PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland > UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVKRIfinWT Telephone No 5451. with sub-connections to Passage. Freight. Transhir_nent, Marine Departments and Managers desk. j Representative In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan#» of thp TRAYLI.LEKS OFFK822 words
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Article450 1931-12-15 12 Netherland S.S. Co., New Vessel Fifteen knots when fully loaded with cargo 5 the recognized speed for a number of mercantile vessels built in the past two or three /ears, motor ships predominating in the class, rhe placing of a few orders in this country for slow-speed tramp450 words
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Article278 1931-12-15 12 Held Up Three Months in Lieu Of Bail Mr. Justice Bateson. in the Admiralty Court, commented en the fact that an auxiliary schooner, which was being run by ex-naval officers as a commercial venture, was arrested and detained for three months. A claim was made by t-he Tor278 words
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Advertisement621 1931-12-15 12 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the SS MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] ss. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabin.- de621 words
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Advertisement428 1931-12-15 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. inc (Incoroorated in USA.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails Du,. w ffc M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jan. 4 F- b 7 M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jr.n. 25 j, For rates and particulars please428 words
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Miscellaneous667 1931-12-15 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Si Thuisday 7.30 a.m. J Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ami Saturday 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 am. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam,667 words
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Miscellaneous195 1931-12-15 12 Kajang. Brit. 1246. from Sandakan 14, for Sandakan 19. Bengal Maru. Jap. 3231. from Yokohama 14. for Rangoon 15. Agapenor. Brit. 4798. from Swansea 14. for Hong Kong 15. Boston Maru. Jap. 3389. from Batu Pahat 14. for Kobe 14. Van Heutsz. Dut. 2748. from Belawan Deli 14. for HODf195 words
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Article1617 1931-12-15 13 Are British Ships British Soil «me cack to his ship after a visit ashorThe scene which met his eyes wm a suV' °J n T laddCr f hiS E cov red »Uh a Union Jack. Alongside lay a boat conaming an infuriated official cf the port At h m1,617 words
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Article283 1931-12-15 13 Per Klang from Penang: Mr. Poulain. Mr. O. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Snowie. Mr. J. Tait. Mr. Younger. Mr. Morrsu. Miss H. G. Jacobs. From Port Swettenham. Squadron (Leader Skeats and Mrs. Skea-ts. Fit. Lt. Titmus and Mrs. Titmus and child. Mr. John Duke. Capt. Hodgson.283 words
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Article95 1931-12-15 13 Trouble on German Ship Madras, Dec. 1. Twenty-five of tjhe crew employed in the engine room of the S.S. Somoinfells. a German steamer now in Madras harbour, were charged to-day before the Second Presidency Magistrate under Section (100) 2 read with Section (38) 2, of the95 words
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Article78 1931-12-15 13 Tugs' Vain Quest For Distressed Vessel Rotterdam. Dec. 7. Anxiety is felt concerning the fate of the Spanish steamer Manu. which sent out a distress signal early on Sunday morning while floundering in a heavy sea off the Dutch coast, but, but has not been heard of since.78 words
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Article96 1931-12-15 13 Capt. T. W. Hanney. who is in command of the Blue Funnel steamer Meriones, is on his last trip home prior to retirement Capt. Hanney has been 31 years with the Blue Funnel Co.. and for 20 years he has been master. Rear- Admiral Phya Rajawangsan, Chief of the General96 words
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Advertisement350 1931-12-15 13 TRAVEL FUN DS. TRAVELLERS CHEQUES represent the most nvenient form of carrying Travel Funds. AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELLERS CHEQUES .re issued in Pounds sterling and U.S. Dollars tnd are as easily spendable as Cash with the Safeguard that the funds hey represent are insured against Loss. THI AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC.350 words
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Advertisement424 1931-12-15 13 AUSTIN CREATORS OF MOTORS AND MOTORISTS. Once a mottc. this saying has now become a proverb amongst Austin owners. Pride of ownership is inseparable from owning an Austin car. It implies the blending of attractive appearance, mechanical excellence, economy, absolute reliability and quality. From the smart lively Seven, tc the424 words
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Article194 1931-12-15 14 Insurance men in the Par East will be shocked to learn of the death, which occurred in Shanghai following an appendix operation, of Mr. A. G. Hearne. North China Manager of the Manufacturers* Life Insurance Company. The said news was contained in a wireless194 words
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Article327 1931-12-15 14 Tanks and Tlanes Attaint Bandits Pans. NSI The- attempt 10 euYan up OOWSkS Bm HO earnest yrsterdaj. when the- Fiendl HaW I Djem. carrying an expeditionary (ord gendarmes equipped with snaoured aeroplanes, and police dag* STThwl •io. Ne> time' wa.s lost in De finnlfl which are' to327 words
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Advertisement400 1931-12-15 14 n jflf MMow Parker J| HP 1 99 \nr 1 ouch f improves your handwriting "Pressureless Touch" and f eatherlight poise combine in the new streamlined Parker Duof old to give such instant, easy flow of ink that the pen writes almost of itself. Instead of struggling with a hard-writing,400 words
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Advertisement776 1931-12-15 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital £3.000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 ?aid-up 1,050,000 1 •teserve Fund and Rest 1,666.845 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas776 words
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Advertisement121 1931-12-15 14 SOUTH ft^rij BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY LIMIT ft* FIRE, MARINE, TRANSH AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTS i \i LOWEST CURRENT RATB L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. M Office: 2, Finlayson <; THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR PERSONAL AOCIDENI INSURANCE I~ G. JOHNSON: General Ifaa^a HEAD OFFICE 3-c Malic,121 words
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Miscellaneous612 1931-12-15 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can ie received In Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from about 1.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony ests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Jsual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from612 words
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Article440 1931-12-15 15 Singapore* IX*. iu s quoted an- generally those current I. rrace IflfteC At the other markets i\ \m small variations MEAT uk <H:uii{i) Kati 40 a «.i curry do 30 lean do 54 i an and lat »lst quality i do 42 Indian lb. 45 Australian do440 words
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Article81 1931-12-15 15 RU BBER AND TIN RETURNS ,v, u tad ('(>., Secretaries: Brunei Output for 1931. 41.400 lbs; Total to date of financial year for— s months 193.700 Outpul tor November. 1930. 44.600 lbs; 10.980 lbs; (10 months 251.369 lbs>; K».5t5 ibs; Haytor 17,909 lbs; (11 months U»>; 1930 17.172 lbs; Indragiri81 words
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Article66 1931-12-15 15 Canadian dollar in terms of United States IK um production in Canada for the first booths of this year is well ahead of that saaai period in 1930. an increase of 25.9 being reported. The 1931 figures up' of September were 1,278.483 barrels. "Msed provisional estimate of wheat 'i"n m66 words
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Article631 1931-12-15 15 Hon. Everard Fielding on the Outlook London. Nov. 19. While- it seems a mistaken policy to continue to produce unwanted rubber and so contribute to a prolongation of the present low prices, it is. nevertheless, in most cases cheaper to do so than to stop rapping altogether,631 words
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Article255 1931-12-15 15 A 1 ew Dominion Government losn of about 51 50.000.000 is being offered to the Canadian public under conditions that are expected to assure Ha prompt absorption. The chief object of the loan is the acquisition of funds to cover unemployment relief measures; a part of255 words
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Article348 1931-12-15 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 14 StXLING London. 4 months' sight 2[A 932 Lcndon, 3 months' sight 24 7 32 London. 60 days' sight 2;4 5 32 London. 30 days' sight 2 4%» London, demand 2 4 332 London, T.T. 24 I|l6 Lyons and Paris, demand 920 Hamburg,348 words
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60 1931-12-15 15 December 14th.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 10%» 10% Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 18% 10% January 10 11 Jan. -March 11 11% April- June 11%. 11% Tone of Market Steady. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 3 3 16d.60 words
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Article939 1931-12-15 15 MONDAY. DEC. 14TH 1931 CLOSING QUOTATIONS fi. Hong Bank ($5O) 40.50 41.50 Henry Waugh and Co. (»10> 4.00 6.00 Klnta Electric ($1) 60 70 Malacca Electric Ord. (sl> 1.15 1.25 Malacca Electric Prefs tSI > 1.60 1.70 c.d. Malayan Breweries (40) par 10 prem. May nard and939 words
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Article323 1931-12-15 15 Details from Latest Company Reports IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London. Dec. 14. Johore Rubberlands report for the past year reveaLs a loss of £4,012 the credit forward being reduced to £5.415. The f.o.b. cast was 4.247d. Tonghurst report also shows a loss of £2.184. so that there is323 words
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Article146 1931-12-15 15 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Sinicapecre. Dec. 14. Rubber*. Although rubber hrs eased slightly abroad, over the week-end. the local market is described as quite firm, and this also applies to the share market where buyers seem to predominate. Shares wanted are New Scudais at 1.08. Mentakabs at 27. Ulu Benuts146 words
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Article190 1931-12-15 15 i British Radio Official Bervlce) Dec. :5 11 12. Amsterdam 8 1132 8.39',. %M% Athvns 262 1 260 260 sellers Bombay li 6 3 32d Is. 6 9 64d. Is. 6 9 64<1. Berlin 14 3 16 14.20 14.20 Brussels 24', 24',. 24 Bueharest 570 566 556 Rio 4'»190 words
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Article56 1931-12-15 15 Prof. J. W. Gregory. F.R.S.. is quoted as laying that a rubber pavement was first used in the Admiralty Courtyard in Whitehall about 1840. Rubber was i'.<-.ed In Woolwich Arsenal in 1844 because of its safety for horses when hauling especially heavy loads. If this attribution is correct it is56 words
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Article729 1931-12-15 15 Hint of a Freight War (Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 New. 23. The week has registered a downward tendency in all Commodity prices and Bisal has dropped about It. per ton. due to the uncertainty caused by the discussions and suggestions regarding anti-dumping and the imposition of729 words
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Article315 1931-12-15 15 Currency Based on Rubber IBv Dutrh Air Mail) London. Not. '14. Id. Norman Sargant writes to The Financial Times. There is one methcxl ol relieving monetary tension which merits consideration- n.mly that by establishing a fixed ratio betvuvi goM and silver at. say. an equivalent of 20d315 words
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Article28 1931-12-15 15 Hush-Hush Shoes— Rubber shorn are provide* for the soldiers on night aentry duty in our Manchester barracks so that the sleeping soldlers may not be disturbed, says Answers28 words
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Advertisement44 1931-12-15 15 Assets exceed fl2.ft JMSBmmmt fOFCe gg Kt-HMg The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the fttratts Bettkaneofts) BEAD OFWC: Q«« r ATTRACnVB PLANS OF ASBT7RANCS AOENTB WANTSD Becretar,: afaiaiftag Director: Aetaaiy: Q. C. KNOX <x w nans H. W. BAF-a sMBTOOtf, FXA.44 words
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162 1931-12-15 16 THIRD ROUND DRAW Darwen to Visit the Arsenal IReuter's Servicel London. Dec. 14. The draw for the third round of the F.A. Cup took place to-day and resulted as follows: Brighton vs. Port Vale. Sunderland vs. Southampton. Barnsley vs. Southport. Spurs vs. Wednesday.162 words
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Article712 1931-12-15 16 Away Victories For Kent and Eastern Counties London, Depc. 2. Playing at Richmond tc -day. Surrey were braten in the County Championship by Eastern Counties. 9 3. Sussex were also beaten on their own ground. Kent beinf victorious at Hastings. 9 ft. MIDDLESEX BEAT KENT IBy Dutch Air712 words
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Article31 1931-12-15 16 The Asiatif Community of Tapah are holding a farewell function in honour of Dr. C J de Crur, on the eve of his departure from Malaya on retirement from Government service.31 words
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727 1931-12-15 16 RAIN AND WIND Second Races for Commodore's Trophies The wc.k-end yr.chting events sailed at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday were the second races, for both classes, for the Commodore *s (1931) Trophies. Sunday morning's weather was typical of Singapore weather at this time727 words
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Article101 1931-12-15 16 Interesting Tournament at Taiping I From Our Own Correspondent 1 Ipch. Dec. 14. The utmost keenness is being displayed in the Malayan polo tournament which commenced at Taipr g to-day and will be continued on Wednesday and Friday. The Sultan of Perak is chief umpire and Capt. White101 words
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Article50 1931-12-15 16 Men's Monthly Medal Result The Men's Monthly Medal was played on Saturday and Sunday. December 12th. and 13th. Ten cards were taken out. The best returns were: E Gregory-Jones (12) 2 Up Capt. J. L. Mclntyre (16) 1 Down Ball Sweep was won by E. Gregory-Jones 250 words
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Article68 1931-12-15 16 The final in the S.C.R.C. Singles Championship between Chua Choon Leong and John Lim »Lim Bong Soo. tone champion, retires owing to health- reasons! will be held on Friday the 18th. at 4.30 p.m. 'hup. The Club will be "At Home" to memb rs and their. friends The Hpn. Mr.68 words
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Article340 1931-12-15 16 SCRAPPY HOCKEY Strenuous Game on Muddy Ground SR.C 4 Indian Assn 0. Conditions were about as bad as they could possibly have been for hockey on the Padang yesterday, yet the S.R.C. and the Indian Association fought out a stem if scrappy struggle •at a gruelling340 words
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Article366 1931-12-15 16 Swimming Club Visit to Tanglin In a return game of water polo at the Tanglin Military swimming pool yesterday, the Gloucesters failed to avenge their earlier defeat at the hands of the Singapore Swimming Club. The game was drawn at 2 2. after the Gloucesters had led at366 words
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Article101 1931-12-15 16 Lall Singh and Indian Trials [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 14. The Indian Board of Cricket Control has invited Lall Singh to participate in the trial matches in January and February at Lahore and Pntiala for the selection of the team to represent India in England.101 words
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Article85 1931-12-15 16 England Defeats Siam [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! Bangkok. Dec. 14. England beat Siam in the international foursomes and singles yesterday. The King presented the prizes and in a speech said he had been led to believe that Siam had a- good opportunity of winning but Epgla id had85 words
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Article1044 1931-12-15 16 By Dutch Air Mail FINE WELSH DISPLAY Neath and Aberavon Superior [From Our Own Correspondent! London, Dee. 2The South Africans in a hard and bustling game, were lucky to beat the combined Neath and Aberavon XV at Neath, by B—3.8 3. The South Africans were so1,044 words
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Article20 1931-12-15 16 Dr. O Grady, who is at present on leave, will, at is said, be stationed in Ipob when he returns.20 words
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Advertisement111 1931-12-15 16 JUST ARRIVED NEW RECORDS FOR MID-DECEMBER This issue contains many good dance numbers including Rudy Vallee's and "Kiss Me Good-night" from "Merelv Mary Ann" J. Gaynor C. Farrell's new Talkie. i S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS RAFFLES PLACE SIXGAPOKi.. THE LADY PATRICIA PEN SET _s**-v 7^,-^4mmmmm^l(mto* imvm *T*" x111 words
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