The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 December 1931
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1931-12-17 1 The Singapore Free Press SO. 1.5.521. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 193L 10 CENTS16 words
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Article398 1931-12-17 1 In a stirring address to the Travel Association the Prince of Wales declared that now was the time for Britain to show that it was alive and that they intended to go forward Page 9. The composition of the Manchuria Commission is not expe-teu tc be known398 words
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Article983 1931-12-17 1 I have just seen the first of the wild swans pass south beneath a grey sky. The attach was leaden, and was otlll troubled by the gale of the previous day. which had lifted the waters in sprindrift. Across the restless waters, where rrnfused tidal streams contended with983 words
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Advertisement194 1931-12-17 1 BiGIA TEA Krings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER and DANCE FRIDAY DURING TEA DANCE 6-30 TO 8.30 P.M ,HE ?2 L F W D HILIGHTS All New Programme j I 'hone 5381 admission $i.qq, I WITH HIS OWN WIFE?194 words
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Advertisement297 1931-12-17 1 EIWOTE ©HOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. AND CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATiaSi. Jrtckete $3^o S SHSJSJ MAS NIGH T.— FRIDAY, December 25th YULF-rinp 9^i on 2ii^- PARISIAN FAVOURS, NOVEMES SlffißS pp,. f BOOKING NOW OPEN I>l*nhmi/c*4i /o v THE EU ROPE HOTEL LTD., Telephone 5341 (8 Lines) Singapore SEA Ve OPEN297 words
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Advertisement259 1931-12-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Crown liquid table jellies— Pa^e 8. Chrirtmaa preaerts from De silva— Page 8 Celtex cellular underwear from Little's— Page 8 Consult the M.P.H. for school requiites— Page 16. Bend your Christmas presents bv Dutch all mail Page 1. U.E. steel foundry for all purpoaa ateel castings Pa^e 3.259 words
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Advertisement11 1931-12-17 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IX MALAYA11 words
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Article447 1931-12-17 2 How Perak Robber Gan^ was Captured A Chinese, on*' ol a party pursued by a posse <>i police in search of an alleged robber gang at Changkat Jering. Perak. fired a revolver at a policeman who had tried to bring him down a ith a rifle .shot.T.O.M - 447 words
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Article71 1931-12-17 2 The Caretaker of Westminster Buildings was surprised to find that a flock of about 200 •tarilnfi had entered the premises during the night had invaded many oi the rooms and had dislodged quantities of loot. Many of t«he intruders were covered in soot and at first they wen mistaken for71 words
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Article77 1931-12-17 2 Portsmouth is shortly to receive a visit from the Prince of Wal.-s who will inspect the ships of Um fleet ;,iu> renew acquaintance with many officers and men with whom he sailed during his freqiwnt voyages to various parts of the world. The Prince holds the rank of ViceAdmiral but77 words
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Advertisement478 1931-12-17 2 BUSINESS CARDS. RF PHOTOGRAPHED BY H NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Hlfheat Claas Work Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BLILDING— 'Phone 7898. 1 BaaSBBBB^ .^an^^aa»aaaaaa»aai MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., N'os. 1 3. IVnhas Road, Off Lavender Street Phone 6075. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55, Cairnhill Road, Singapore. Open to patients under the care of478 words
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Advertisement540 1931-12-17 2 FENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAI 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: Supply ot 4.000 Galvd. Nightsoil Palls for Town Cleansing Dept., delivery of 2,000 pails In540 words
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Advertisement360 1931-12-17 2 NOTICE. ANNOUNCEMENT. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OP NEW YORK, INC. announces that at the close of business on 31st December, 1931, it will take over the contracts, business, and other obligations and all accounts of the Standard Oil Company of New York, now named SoconyVacuum Corporation. There will be no change360 words
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Advertisement610 1931-12-17 2 TRADE MARK NOTICE. ft fo jg/ ft m NOTICE is hereby given that the Trade Marks depicted abowe are the pi Buan Mui Seng of Nos. 5 and 6 Cumming Street. Singapore, and are us. d by respect of white pepper and black pepper manufactured and sold by the said610 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous256 1931-12-17 2 THE WEEK Thursday. 17th. High Water. 04.05. 78 ft.. 15.34. 7.8 ft. Licensing Justices meeting 2.15 p.m. Golf: Garrison G.C. Ladies monthly medal Bogey Rugby PS. vs. R.A.F.. at Seletar. Hockey: Y M.C.A. vs. Ceylon Sports Club, at Y.M.C.A. Eurasian Association meeting. Friday. 18th. rfigh Water, 0451. 7 8 ft..256 words
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Article356 1931-12-17 3 Addition to Local Volunteer Forces An additional unit to the S.V.C. which •should considerably augment efficiency is the new armoured car which has been completed, and is now undergoing its final trials. With its twin machine-gun tm-ets and heavy armour plating this vehicle presents a truly formidable appearance.356 words
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Article258 1931-12-17 3 Supreme Court Bailiff's Alleged Negligence (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 15. An interesting suit for damages came up for hearing before Mr. Justice Mudie this morning when Poo Meow Chin, a well-known local landowner, sued the F.M.S. Government claiming $5,750 damages and costs arising from258 words
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Article71 1931-12-17 3 Credit Anstalt Ex-Director Arrested in Lisbon [Reuter's Service] Lisbone D,p. 15. Dr. Federick Ehrenfest. ex -director of the Austrian Credit Anstalt. has been arrested in Lisbon at the request of the Austrian Government. Dr. Ehrenfest has recently been living in various countries outside Austria. He was summoned last71 words
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Article57 1931-12-17 3 Kingsford Smith's Progress [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 14. Air Commodore Kingsford Smith, who is flymg with the Christmas mails from Australia postponed his departure from Lyons to-day owing to bad weather. He hopes to arrive in Croydon to-morrow. He will be officially welcomed by representatives of57 words
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Article50 1931-12-17 3 Maintenance of Fiduciary Issue Welcomed [British Radio—Official Service) Ro«*y, Dec. 12. I The announcement made yesterday that the fiduciary issue which was raised by £15.000 000 to £275,000,000 on August Ist. is m remain aJ the existing figure, is welcomed in the financial columns of the press.50 words
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Article24 1931-12-17 3 Mr K. Mailvaganam of the Durian Daun Hospital, after gaining experience in Sing Aore V'n CllniC iS n °W attached the Malacca. CHmC °f24 words
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Article265 1931-12-17 3 The Early Spring Fashions The tarns are coming Back! Women who have grown tired of wearing bowlers, and tricoms will welcome the new early spring fashions In hats. The designers expect that the new hats will -catch on" even faster than did the last fashions. They265 words
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Article126 1931-12-17 3 Another expedition in of tho £12,0a.00;> IrtMUII WpiltiJ be buried at Ooeoi Islana. 500 miles oil Panama, is being planned by Sir Malcolm Campbell and Mr K Lee Guinness (the two racing motorists, M r John de Forest, son of Baron Forest and Mr. -Boy" Schoftel (the126 words
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Advertisement203 1931-12-17 3 jwwmk^^mMk J I fww\\ m\\\ daily beveraqe s^x B °bSge er r^ thisdeiicio ill every home. ocveraBe to be enjoyed in j jV I E Sva y tSe e "?n er p?ac e e V o7te a ome h Uld dri A J meal-time beverages ••A^',t C ff .f e203 words
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Advertisement118 1931-12-17 3 THE U.E. I STEEL FOUNDRY FOR ALL PURt>QSE STEEL CASTINGS Bfoi BtK. K y\ 1 -p|| ■M^K m^WMM^mmMMWtt C^ "my ________»__^t^i^'!TPTEi^^Mßßkii^lfl^S^fc«&' r J^?!l^r X y DCS WMHiMH«M^». »-'^«iv; We can Manufacture Steel Castings up to 7 Tons in Weight Prices Competitive with Imported Castings. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated in the118 words
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Article, Illustration320 1931-12-17 4 NO TIME WAS LOST by members of the South African cricket team when they arrived in Sydney. They made straight for the Cricket Ground and there put in several hours at practice, before an interested group behind the nets. (1) B. Mitchell; (2) K.320 words
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Advertisement221 1931-12-17 5 VICTORIA THEATRE, POSITIVELY LAST PERFORMANCE SATURDAY NEXT, Dec: 19th at 9.30 p.m. HOLLYWOOD HI LIGHTS THE BIG LAUGH SHOW. Not a Dull Moment Throughout Booking at Little's $3, $2, $1. In Preparation: 4 SINGAPORE'S FIRST X'MAS PANTOMIME -ItO It I *«0\ (RIMIE WATCH FOR PARTICULARS BOOKfNO, PHONE 6903, 9 a.m.221 words
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Advertisement158 1931-12-17 5 AGAIN The BIG SHOW of the WEEK I 1 is at the I E !gAFtTOLJ 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 W*<^^MkW} B^. WL^^LaE^w\ w famous Stars fifffi BEAUTIFUL GIRLS includin S Tfltf including JACK BUCHANAN T2sf A>AX ]ffj DOLORES COSTELLO JOHN BARRYMORE WlT] l|#+', WINNIE LIGHTNER RICHARD BARTHELMESS wQ£) I ALEXANDER GRAY158 words
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Advertisement515 1931-12-17 5 I KEEPING UP THE STANDARD WITH ANOTHER PERFECT UP-TO-DATE I ENTERTAINMENT!! j IjiMlEffcfc^ TELEPHONE N9 69Q9* fflnT Wj TO-NIGHT 6.15 AND 9.15 ADOLPHE MENJOU > OUT-PACING HIS TRIUMPHS OF SILENT DAYS IN A DARING, SPARKLING 1931 COMEDY DRAMA OF TO-DAY WITH CLIFF EDWARDS IRENE DUNNE I ERNEST TORRENCE I "The515 words
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Article584 1931-12-17 6 WILL PERAK KEEP CUP A Penang Opinion on Forthcoming Contest Perak will again figure in the Malaya Cup final and although I would have liked to have seen Selangor or Penang have a turn I hope Fargus and his men will keep the cup up North, writes Athlete in the584 words
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Article262 1931-12-17 6 Form of Edinburgh Academicals [By Dutch Air Mall) i From Our Ow n Correspondent London. Dec. 2. One of the features of the Scottish Club Rugby on Saturday was the rampant form of the Edinburgh Academicals. They overwhelmed Edinburgh Institution at Raeburn Place, and scored 52 points without262 words
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Article548 1931-12-17 6 Dor Sledge Races in OlympicWinter Games Boston. Dog lovers were interested in a recent announcement that a demonstration sledge-dog race was to be included in the Olympic Winter Games next year, for the first time, with a fiftv mile two days' race at Lake Pl.-eid on FebruaryFree Press; N.A.N.A. copyright - 548 words
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Article252 1931-12-17 6 REC ORD CAMBRIDGE SCORE Watsonians Line Crossed Nine Times IBv Dutch Air Mail I (From Our Own Correspondent > London. Dec. 2. Cambridge University were in fine form when they inflicted a crushing defeat on the WatI sonians by nine tries, seven of Winch wei converted i4l points* to one252 words
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Article29 1931-12-17 6 Tin* hockey match between the Y.M.CA. ami the Ceylon Sports Club arranged to take nkvce on the Y.M.CA. cround to-day. has been cancelled at the request of the C.SC.29 words
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Advertisement301 1931-12-17 6 4 Horn do you manage toletep thin fan at this beasHy dimatof lakvqye drink Whhiey and My wfiick contatm--nitwwtgm Apoliinaris LITTLE FRIEND J^EM OF ALL THE WORLD. '^(u^a^a^a^K^a^aafc^^^M^^^a^a^a^aa^^gJ^^^T^^^^?'^^^ *lT^B^**^ AIICTIAI ST" F cwners secure ■n« U5- S. for themselves and ethers of their family a means of transport unequalled for301 words
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Advertisement315 1931-12-17 6 ULWHsnm MM VP >>o I MM mw than MARTIN K Yom I MWWr rfly upon MARTINS nil' 1 ■f r So,d bv a Chemists sum »j" < I by TIMMfI DISPENSATTy-. R j gf Square. Singapore I DISFIGUREMENT On Face and Arms. EruptinScaled Over. Cuticura HetA "My trouble started with315 words
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Article2319 1931-12-17 7 BROKER CHARGED Singapore Lawyers' Evidence ALLEGED THEFT km irtng of the case n which a young named Chang Kiam Hoe is charged' ft of u title deed and abetment of gai OUtne a forged document, was c ontinuthe DLstrif-t Court yeMerday. The accus..li« to have kept the2,319 words
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Article745 1931-12-17 7 FAMILY MURDERED Man Who Turned to Kuomintang j An account of how he has turned from a t Communist into a Kuomintang member thus in- curring the anger of the Shanghai Communists who exacted a terrible vengeance by murdering I his family of 12, whose bodies745 words
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Article195 1931-12-17 7 Chinese Sent to Prison for Three Years (From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Dee. 14. Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell to-day. a Chinese named Sia Ngong was sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment on a charge jof voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Chua 'Ah Yok. A charge of attempted195 words
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Article53 1931-12-17 7 Increase in Latest Figures [British Radio-Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 15. An increase of 5.297 in the total number of persons unemployed is recorded in the latest weekly return of the Ministry of Labour. Of the total of 2,627.324 out of work 436,248 are women and 109,442 are53 words
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Article450 1931-12-17 7 800 COOLIES DISCHARGED Effect of Curtailed Roads Programme l ,fi y Our Indian Correspondent! "J I am informed that the Municipal Engineer. having authorised his divisional engineers, the > latter have given notice of 'discharge' to over 1 530 Indian labourers. oVer 50 masons and 1450 words
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Article281 1931-12-17 7 Helen Twelvetrees in A Woman of Experience Telling the story of a woman with a past who unmasks a traitor to her country and finds real love in the process, the theme of A Woman of Experience which opened at the Pavilion on Tuesday night, although unpleasant has281 words
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Article214 1931-12-17 7 Brilliant Scenes at the Presentation Stockholm, Ilee. 11. For tne first time In the history of the Nobel Prizes, only Germans occupied the seats of honour on the platform in the big hall of the Stockholm Concert-house, when this year's Nobel Prizes for outstanding scientific achievements were presented214 words
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Article894 1931-12-17 7 FLOOD RELIEF FUND Activities of National Mission (By Our Chinese Correspondent I A report on activities and accounts of the I National Relief Mission. Nanking, which has r just been received in Singapore, contains many I interesting particulars. I The National Relief Mission isays the report*894 words
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Article85 1931-12-17 7 I We understand (says the Malacca Guardian i. that the policy of the Education Department, as far as the High School, Malacca, Ls concerned, will be to staff it with recognized University graduates and those who pass out of Raffles College after a three-year course. One- of the latter. Mr85 words
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Article306 1931-12-17 7 PRIMATE'S APPEAL AH Europe Represented at St. Paul's COMING CONFERENCE [Britten Radio— Official Srvieei Rugby. Bee, 13 A large congregation, including representatives in London of all European countries, tin Prime Minister .md hi. Cabinet colleagues and representat 'V<-s ot ;«1I branches of public life, commerce and industr> attended306 words
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Article277 1931-12-17 7 "MISPLACED ECONOMY" To the Editor. sir As I see it, one contributing meter to the present world-wide depression is the panic strlclmn attitude of moflt people who can easily afford to spend money. They have enough ready cash and income to last them for the next277 words
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Article163 1931-12-17 7 Doctor Again Remanded I Dr. Norman Nelson Kierkup. who .as arrested on board the P. and O Karmala en Sunday, appeared before the DiatTSSl Oourl again yesjterday when th, proceedings wen- agiin adjourned, it being lated that no furth.-r instrue tions had been teccived irom Umdon, It will163 words
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Article196 1931-12-17 7 y.w.c.a. maaaban are melted I i ths Christmas Party to be held at Rallies Quay on Saturday n-xt at I pm. An mterestins prograniimt rill be gtvan, largely by children Tho.s* coming are asked to bring a gilt for tho p x>r.— rice, milk, eggs, flour, fruit196 words
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921 1931-12-17 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1931. AN EXAMPLE FOR RUBBER With the hopes of a section of the Malayan rubber industry running, we think unjustifiably, high in the direction of Government intervention with a view to the control of production the time is not inopportune to examine some aspects921 words
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Article287 1931-12-17 8 Mr. G. B. Linford. of the F.M.S. Police, and Mrs. Linford. have returned from home leave. Mrs. W. G. Ashford. wife of Mr. W. G. Ashford of Benta Estate. Raub. returned to the F.M.S. by the Hector. His Grace the Archbishop Deguebriant. Superior-General of the French Foreign Mission of Paris,287 words
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Article481 1931-12-17 8 LAND AVAILABLE Miss Griffith-Jones' Project Proceeds Mi&s Griffith-Jones, for the past six years Principal cf the Tanglin Preparatory School, revealed, at the annual prize distribution of the School, held at Tanglin Club yesterday mcrning. that she intended visiting Cameron's Highlands during Christmas in connection with her proposed481 words
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Article345 1931-12-17 8 Gigantic Revue at the Capitol (By Our Film Correspondent) We have seen quite a few of these stupendous all-colour, all musical, all-singing revues in the past, but few can have been prepared for the spectacle presented at the Capitol last evening, despite the name of this Warner345 words
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Article41 1931-12-17 8 Thursday, December 17th Before the Chief Justice at Ist. Court at 11 ajn. St. Mohamed Ali vs. United Decorators O.S. 5 29 Re Mohamed Bacha Bee Bee deceased. Before Mr. Justice Sproule hi 2nd. Court at 10.30 a.m. Bankruptcv.41 words
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Article22 1931-12-17 8 Mrs. M. L. Williams, wife of the DO., Lumut. has returned from a visit to Baropo. Mr Williams met her at Colombo.22 words
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Article563 1931-12-17 8 MR. CRANNA'S FAREWELL Theatrical Reminiscence and Music Members of the Singapore Rotary CI il paited from their usual proccdun- i r 1 ladies present at their weekly lunc heon aw at the Adelphi Hotel yesterday, but all aha were present agreed that the entertau.. provided by563 words
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Article199 1931-12-17 8 Adolphe Menjou and Irene Dunne at the Alhambra Some good singing of snatches liom gfani opera, well-spoken dialogue and excellent n cording are features of the Great Lover th--M.G.M. picture which opened at the Alhanitr i yesterday. Adolphe Menjou and bane Dunne are cast in the principal199 words
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Article77 1931-12-17 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PUCES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIOW London. Dec. I h Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and notify to-day's tin prices a.s folio* Spot £138 3 16 (£136 13 16) For* £141 3 16 (£139 13 16). The market is strong Messrs. Symington and WiU77 words
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Article67 1931-12-17 8 It is stated that when Mr T f A.C.P.. of the F.M.S. Police, returns l" ,in leave at t-he end of this month be Teluk Anson as Officer ißp«inteiiding Circle in the place of Mr O R Uvett. AC P. who Kot-s to looh ius OOeer-i of Traffic Branch. Mr.TOM - 67 words
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Advertisement217 1931-12-17 8 ;s. 5 Ayonts kill It {Incorporated under the Compunies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.* tlncorporated in Shanghai* 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. P^S^Mxk^SZ? TO 11. M. THE Kl\<; OF SIAM. lAS PRESENTS. good taste will be delighted to see )f handsome JEWELLERY. Sterling silverenamelled goods at specially low prices uring217 words
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Advertisement64 1931-12-17 8 I DURING A RECENT I LANDSLIDE IN FRANCE we understand a golf course disappeared. This brings the total number of missing links up to two. If your gold ones, along with your wife's jewellery, ever become missing from your Home you will find a GAFLAC BURGLARY AND HOUSEBREAKING POLICY a64 words
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Article340 1931-12-17 9 Ilii: BASLE COMMITTEE Report on Financial Capacity Being Prepared British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 16. drafting sub-committee consisting of BenedttOf (Italy*. Sir Walter Layton Professor Rist (France) and Dr. (v.rmany* has now begun work on ot the Young Plan Advi:,ory Com-B-nich is engaged at Basle in340 words
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Article133 1931-12-17 9 Times' View of Recent Developments Service] London, Dec. 16. Lefl Wing Kuomlntangites who have driven Chianf Kai-shek from his post claim o patriots, democrats and progressives. They nay be all these, says The Times, but history will record that they continued to inon til" President's resignation both when133 words
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Article70 1931-12-17 9 Resignation from Post of Vice-Commander I Router's Far Eastern Service] Nanking, Dec. 16. National Government to-day announced Chans Hsueh-liang had resigned as Vieetnander of China's military and naval to which he was appointed under Chiang hek ai Commander-in-chief at the l th* rapprochement between Nanking Manchuria. Chang Hsueh-liang's70 words
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Article70 1931-12-17 9 Deposits of $86,000,000 Involved [Reuter's Service] Boston, Dec. 15. Massachusetts banks closed to-day and >'.<. tag the example of the Federal NaBank of Boston which has closed its involving total deposits of $86,935,000. have been over 1.200 bank suspensions United States since the beuinning of the70 words
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Article36 1931-12-17 9 p Thomas Cancels Trip to South Africa HntLh Radio Official Service J Rugby, Dec. 15. M Thomas, the Dominions Secretary. H«1 hi* plants for a trip to South •wine *o pressure of Government busi-36 words
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209 1931-12-17 9 PRINCE'S CALL TO ACTION "Soon be Bust If You Don't Advertise" [Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 16. In pursuance of his role as "the Empire's best publicist" the Prince of Wales delivered i tirring address to the annual meeting of the Travel Association209 words
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Article212 1931-12-17 9 General Guillaumat Declines Invitation IReuter's Servicel Paris, Dec. 16. The composition of the Manchurian Commission is not likely to be known unHl to-morrow cr Friday, according to Le Matin, which adds that M. Maginot (War Minister), approached Genera' Guillaumat. former Comnandar of the French Army of Occupation, to212 words
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Article120 1931-12-17 9 Mr. Winston Churchill's Condition I British Radio Official Service! Rugby, Dec. 15. The latest report states that the condition of Mr. Winston Churchill, who was knocked down by a motor-car in New York on Sunday night, is slightly improved, and he was in a cheerful mood following a120 words
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Article107 1931-12-17 9 Forced Landing Owing to Bad Weather British Radio Official Service I Rugby, Dec. 15. The projected attempt on the world's nonstop long distance flight record has been postponed owing to an accident to the Royal Air Force Fairey-Napier monoplane this afternoon. The machine was on the final stage107 words
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Article62 1931-12-17 9 South Africa Not to Go Off Gold Standard I Reuter's Service] Smithfleld, Orange Free State. Dec. 15. General Hertzog in a speech gave a solemn assurance that the Government would not depart from the gold standard. He added that in the next session of Parliament legislation would be62 words
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Article25 1931-12-17 9 Mr S. B. Palmer, partner in the firm of Ferguson and Palmer, visiting agents, who has been on leave in Europe, has arrived in Taiping25 words
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Article499 1931-12-17 9 S. A. LELAH EXAMINED Husband Who Ruined Good Business S. A. Lelah. a Jew. who stated he had spent most of his life in Singapore and in connection with whose bankruptcy his wife had been called as a witness on previous occasions, was publicly examined in the499 words
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Article152 1931-12-17 9 Kingsford Smith Reaches Croydon fßeuter's Service] London, Dec. 16. After being weather-bound in France for two days the airman. Kingsford Smith, landed at Croydon from Le Touquet at 10.35, thus delivering the Australian Christmas air mail after many vicissitudes. [British Radio Official Service) Rugby. Dec. 16. Air152 words
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Article99 1931-12-17 9 Men Reject Longer Working Day r ßeuter's Service! London, Dec. 16. A serious situation has arisen in the Lancashire cotton industry the operatives in the spinning section having rejected the employers' proposals to negotiate regarding a return to longer hours at the present wages. Notice given by the99 words
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Article35 1931-12-17 9 Don Manuel Azana Premier I Reuter's Service! Madrid, Dec. 15. A new Cabinet has been formed with Don Manuel Azana as Premier and Minister for War and Senor Zulueta as PcretgO. Minuter.35 words
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Article37 1931-12-17 9 Phya Sarasastra, of the Siamese Royal State Railways, accompanied by Mon Chow Phaobanja and Phra and Mrs. Suvabhand, returned from his trip to Europe and will be proceeding to the Siamese capital by the International Express- S.E.S.E - 37 words
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Article56 1931-12-17 9 £6 PHONE CALLS Daily Communication With Britain FFREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT 1 London, Dec. 16. From to-morrow Britain, the Isle of Man. Northern Ireland, and Dublin will be in daily direct wireless telephone connection with Bangkok. The cost will be £6 for the first three minutes56 words
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Article226 1931-12-17 9 Case Against Owner Concluded fFrom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 16. The case against F. S. Williams, charged with cheating the Taiping Turf Club, concluded in the Taiping Magistrate's Court, a decision being reserved till Saturday. Williams, giving evidence, said he was for two years a salesman226 words
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Article188 1931-12-17 9 Disorderly Conduct At the New World There was a sequel in the District Court yesterday to a fight which occurred in the New World Cabaret on Tuesday night. T*hree Dutchmen were arrested and charged yesterday with disorderly conduct by fighting. They gave their names as Mulder. Rae and188 words
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Article96 1931-12-17 9 Mr. Yoshizawa Accepts Foreign Portfolio TReuter's Service] Paris, De". 15. Mr. Yoshizawa has accepted th" Foreign portfolio and is leaving fcr Japan shortly, b the exact date of his departure is not yet lixed. Paris. Dec. 15. Little or no change in Japanese foreign policy is predicted by96 words
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Article92 1931-12-17 9 Currency Raiding Blocked by Banks [Reuter's Service] New York, Dec. 15. Bear raiding of weakened currencies here to-day was effectively blocked by the powerful international banks of New York. Paris. London and Amsterdam according to high Wall Street authorities. An example was that short sale.s of Japanese92 words
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Article80 1931-12-17 9 10 Per Cent Wage Cut Next Year (British Radio Official Service I Rugby. Dec. 16. After a meeting in London of the National Maritime Board it was announced that, with licit from January 31. next, the pay of navigating and engineer officers in both foreigngoing and home trade80 words
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Advertisement113 1931-12-17 9 JUST RECEIVED. AN ATTRACTIVE SELECTION OF B ALLY'S f^IOES. CREPE dp CHINE In Colours, Red, Saxe, Jade, Black and Beige. Strikingly Moderate c*y ef fy Boudoir Wear. 0^ j $3.75 per pair. <^-^ SHOES ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. Ik fc mam I\ /L t\A113 words
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Advertisement948 1931-12-17 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON 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 AJAX For Amsterdam, London and Hamburg Dec. 18 Dec.948 words
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Advertisement577 1931-12-17 10 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co., Ltd* (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Doe S'pore Sails S*psiw. b.B. CITY OF PERTH For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port Dec 18 sa 081 OF ATHENS For Havre. L'don, R'dam and577 words
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Advertisement414 1931-12-17 10 !V«w o. 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. Due T <• CHITRAL 15,000 Dec, 26 CORFU 15,000 Mar 1932.414 words
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Advertisement672 1931-12-17 11 SA,,KS MSEII^ i Bo:r f rot Valencia. Liverpool TO II \Mi>i Dec 26 27 MARU r, Por, saur H^^J m an cl amburp Jan '-.--tr^r^KK.,, v.. from Hone Kon« xTam M a3 I,s JM TA.VO MAKL- I4jMM T. ,7.000 J.„. 2, ASAMAMAR,: 5 SS St TO SFATTI k.,n,. vla SHANGH.,672 words
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Advertisement502 1931-12-17 11 jft) IMILLAU MLA*L>hii LL\ta\ LTIX. (%M BI J SAILING NOTICE Aim BA\ PRESIDENT liners. //b Mi f TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \Vm BI j FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO |IB BI I -•>•.. hiN'l SAM* ALLAAAbRIA. NAIIK> j JIB Aww I I Arrive Leave Leavr Arrive (w^M502 words
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Advertisement860 1931-12-17 11 I K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland* UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: —Passage, Freight. Transhif nent, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. ReprtwriotMnvo* in rne Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan* of the I RAM860 words
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Article333 1931-12-17 12 Carrying Trade of Japan Suffers Darren. Nov. 23. The Chinese economic boycott, China's passive retaliation for the occupation of Manchuria, is playing havoc with Japan's large carrying trade along the China coast. Japanese shipping is carrying less, and conditions are so bad that the Nisshin Kisen Kaisha, which333 words
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Article130 1931-12-17 12 Rifling Trunk on Alcantara London, Nov. 25. A thief, who is said to be wanted by the police of two continents, was caught red-handed to-day by the stewards of the R.M.P.S. Alcantara. The liner was alongside the quay here when the thief was disturbed by the stewards in130 words
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Article121 1931-12-17 12 Admiral Kelly Takes the Salute Hong Kong. Dec. 4. In brilliant sunshine, more than 800 men took part in the Naval Review at Happy Valley this morning. The Commander-in-Chief, H.E. Admiral Sir Howard Kelly, took the Salute. Many Officers and ladies gathered to watch the Review. Three companies121 words
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Article60 1931-12-17 12 The Spanish Government have changed the name of several naval units. The warship Al-phonso-Xin. becomes the Espana, the Reina-Victoria-Eugenia becomes the Republica, and the Principe-Alphonso becomes the Libertad. The cruisers Espanr. and Jaime-I. are placed in reserve. The Commander-in-Chief of the Squadron has transferred his flag to the cruiser Miguel-de-Cervantes,60 words
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Advertisement598 1931-12-17 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by IBS well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the SS MANGOLA <3 352 tons). [Cargo only.] s.B. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. OabtfU598 words
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Advertisement563 1931-12-17 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. inc. (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails Due New fat) M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 29 Jan. 4 Feb M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan. 25 Peb. 91 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15563 words
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Miscellaneous682 1931-12-17 12 KAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN j Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m iedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Suantan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 pjn.| Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,682 words
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Miscellaneous174 1931-12-17 12 VESSELS ARRIVED Mata Hari, Brit. 519. from Penang 16, for Penang via ports 20. Yang Tse. Fren. 4965. from Dunkirk 16, for Saigon 16. Palcpo. Dut. 628. from Pemangkat 16. for Btagkawani ports 19. Tinombo. Dut. 525. from Belawan Deli 16, for Belawan Deli 18. Kuala. Brit. 396. from Bangkok174 words
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Article20 1931-12-17 13 Prepaid Freight Commencing from Decembei the 17th. Prepaid Freight will be payable by gold dollar drafts only.20 words
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Article54 1931-12-17 13 Lower Pay From January 31 [Reuter's Service 1 London, Dec. 15. The National Maritime Board agreed to a reduction of 10 per cent, in the pay of navigation and engineer merchant officers with effect from Jan. 31. Reductions in the pay of sailors, firemen and catering staffs will54 words
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Article174 1931-12-17 13 The light-buoy marking Johore shoal. Lat. 1 deg. 19 min. N, long. 104 deg. 05 min. E. <ap-| prox> exhibiting a group flashing white light i showing two flashes has been replaced on sta- I tion and the unlighted buoy quoted in che former notice has been174 words
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Article234 1931-12-17 13 Cargo Boat Hull Cut to Save Woman An exciting discovery was made at about 3.30 in the morning when the River Police at the Wetmore Road hulk heard shouting in the river, states the Shanghai Times of November 20. A party immediately went out in a launch and234 words
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Article212 1931-12-17 13 Japanese Hide on Board Takada Four Japanese, including a lad of 14, were recently charged before Mr. Fraser at the Kowloon Magistracy with stowing away from Kobe to Hong Kong on the 8.1. steamer Takada. Sub-Inspector Elston. who prosecuted, said the defendants were found in the hold of212 words
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Article148 1931-12-17 13 Alleged Fracas on Vessel at Penang Bail was refused in the case of See Han. a Hylam, and chief cook on board the Mandar, who was produced before the Penang Police Magistrate, Mr. J. P. Biddulph, charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Hendrick Grantid. a148 words
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Article35 1931-12-17 13 According to statistics issued by the Naval Department, the United States and Great Britain have built for 1930-31 respectively 100 240 tons and 57.156 tons less than the tonnage allotted under the Treaty of London.35 words
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Article1020 1931-12-17 13 Expecting Revival of Shipbuilding The prospects of an improvement in the shipbuilding situation are better than they have been for the past 12 months. Confidence is returning as a result of the election, freights show an upward trend, chartering gives signs of more life, a few orders1,020 words
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Article46 1931-12-17 13 The names of the two new cruisers. Nos. 37 and 38. ordered in February. 1931. and October. 1930, are to be the San Francisco and the Tuscaloosa. These are the last of the 10.000--ton cruisers which the United States may build under the Treaty of London.46 words
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Advertisement449 1931-12-17 13 Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office. 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE Telep one: MMM Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGLE morning. La test news "Sest fJL each and latest announcements T nLi gr uu ms and tin cables aSSar" dadv *^S features include C y S P ec,al bridge and449 words
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Advertisement319 1931-12-17 13 sT v 1 aaaalai~ <^3sj IO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA W A Th N P MOST OF THE U.S.A. sa4 33S .fßat travel th kT* °l wondrous mountain beauty, or Mm—- tlav(l straight through from Vancouver without chanirinir cars «£JP£ RW Luxury trains of Supreme Comfort vu tn.ini.injL, (ars. yj fr319 words
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Advertisement30 1931-12-17 13 •Sit TOUR CHEMIST -fc •OB A TUBE OP /or Haomorrhoid* im/ kindred ailments ft TUBE TODAY KEEPS THE SURGEON A¥KY tWa J bo Oa*W H— SSI Mas* Bss**» i*. j30 words
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Article53 1931-12-17 14 A Reinhard Production in England London, Deo. 4. The famous German stage-manager. Max Reinhard. has arrived here in order to produce the English version of Offenbach's celebrated operatta "Belle Helene," which will be performed for the first time in Manchester on December 24 and be transferred to London53 words
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Article39 1931-12-17 14 Many Buildings Collapse Lisbon, Nov. 25. A cyclone struck the Azores, accompanied by a cloud-burst. Many buildings collapsed. Great flooding is taking place. The deathroll has not yet been fully known, but bodies have already been recovered.39 words
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Article226 1931-12-17 14 South African Bride for Noted Athlete Mr. R. If. N. Tisdall, the Cambridge athlete, who. m the last University sports. created a record by winning four events, was married to-day at Marylebone Register Office to Miss Josephine Gutridge. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael226 words
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Article222 1931-12-17 14 McmnLiv. !>«*<einh»*r *.lh Hon. Ur. P. T. Alton arrived al Oo House in ttkß mornim* and l< -Q noon. His Excelli SM -v ptUlhlWl at OStetinj Lss^slatlve Council held at t_i» -Sober, Government Offices, this rnnnniu TucscLiy. aosea-satt HI Hon Mr. H E. Nixon. Mrs N Nixon left222 words
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Article56 1931-12-17 14 The committee beg U> I many thanks th recelpl scriptions: Previou*-lv •< k: < i since Di mber '.'in Singapore PtO P Mr. R T Mr. Tan BOC lim 111 I Btn| ip <,r Ttui Club Mrs E. P. H S.A.F.A. Chain*. 1 Nov. Gth. 1931 Messrs.56 words
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Article26 1931-12-17 14 We under Uu d I d M c luis been ippi meat OommttU I I d t :t M. ICUUngton rIU t act u RMktenl C26 words
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Advertisement373 1931-12-17 14 HEATSTROKE To reduce the high temperature, and to avoid the disastrous complications which may follow an attack of 1 Heatstroke, Genasprin should be given at once. A well-known doctor advises that in all cases of Heatstroke M the patient should be kept cool by every means that can be applied.373 words
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Advertisement467 1931-12-17 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) aid up capital in 600,000 shares C of £5 each £3,000,000 S eserve Fund £4,000,000 F eserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 E HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: I lor467 words
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Advertisement333 1931-12-17 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. incorporated in England) Capital £3.000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 1 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666,845 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart Sir333 words
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Advertisement125 1931-12-17 14 SOUTH fiffir-l BRITISH INSL'RAN'Cfc COMPANV. LUtlTfcU FIRE, MARINE, TRANSiI AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED LOWEST CURRENT KAIK L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Man.. Office: 2. Finlayson Gr. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION I ri> FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL AOCIDENI INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: General Mauaj-r, HEAD OFFICE 3-c Malacca E#JSSI125 words
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Miscellaneous806 1931-12-17 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from about p$ 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. R Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." R Tanjong Prtok,806 words
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Article456 1931-12-17 15 c*:iig_pore, ij»ec. la. ii lln m New York after touehtoi record ol CI. M% recovered, rise in the toss rate, to 21 5 8 O. prioi London ha- nina:n<*d steady and unchanged during the week. rh I'm ihare market h.-ts been tesAUaWatsa roams steady. r received treat,456 words
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Article340 1931-12-17 15 When America Spent £87 Millions on Rubber Bv Dutch Air afailj l.oi d(.ii. Dec. g, rh< Pound Sterling having fallen to 14s. Nev. York, and the price ol Rubber being 3d. per pound. I think it opportune to vestunent, and particularly Mr Baldwin, oi the following ngures,340 words
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453 1931-12-17 15 'Mi-gaporc. Dec. 16. Th crop ol various restriction rumours that' has kepi rhe rubber price up during the past fen months, developed into a most persistent rumour last week that an agreement between Dutch and British producers had at long last been reached. Subsequently it453 words
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Article166 1931-12-17 15 t British Radio Official Service] i>ee. H 15. A, i u i\l;:ni 8 11)33 817 32 B'. Athens 202 270 selh*rs 255 sellers Bomhaj Is. 8 3 83d Is. s\d is. 9 64d. Berlin M 3 18 14.20 14 9 16 Brusseh 24 1 24 13 16 23 Bucharest166 words
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Article228 1931-12-17 15 Report of the Directors The recoil ol the directors of Batu Caves Tin Dredging Company. Limited, to be presented to the fifth ordinary general me-ting ol .hareholdera at Penang on Dee. 22. states: Dunne, the .'.ear under review, the outturn of the died*, -.mounted to 3207 55228 words
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Article331 1931-12-17 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 16 SELLING London. 4 months' sight aj| 9 32 Lcndon. 3 months' sight 24 7 32 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 5 32 London. 30 days' sight 2 4' H London, demand 24 332 London, T.T. 2 ,4 116 Lyons and Paris,331 words
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64 1931-12-17 15 December 16th.. 1» o'rlork noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 9 H 9,, Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec I4_ w% January M% 9 7^ Jan. -March 9 7^ 10 April- June 10% io 1 Tone of Market Easier. Latest Cable London Spot64 words
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Article807 1931-12-17 15 WtDNKSDAY. DEC. lttTH l«»:;i CLOSING QUOTATIONS enyess Scllera Asam Kumbang 24s 25s Austral Malay (E) 18a 20a Ayer Hitam (ss 10s 3d 11s 3d c.d. Bangrln Tin ios 9d 11s 9C Batang Padang (SI) 05 12 Batu Caves ($1) 25 so Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom.807 words
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Article209 1931-12-17 15 Merger With Alor Pongsu and Merbau Approved I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, Dee. 16. The extraordinary general meeting of Brieh Rubb?r to-day approved the propo al for amalgamation with Alor Pongsu and Merbau. Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate Ltd.. was registered in November 1909 and owns two estates,209 words
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Article123 1931-12-17 15 "Salvation of the Industry" I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT J London. Dee. 16. The annual meeting of Malayan Tin was held to-day. The report, which was adopted Shoved a profit of £37.977. dividends paid 17' per cent; interim, payable Thursday. 5 per cent. Costs were 3.15d per123 words
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Article72 1931-12-17 15 Latest Malayan Company Reports I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY RIGHT London, Dee. 16. Sembilan report shows a loss of £6.363. The all-in cost was 4.77d and the f.o.b. cost B%dL United Teniiang made a loss last year of £1.455. the lorward credit being £11.047. Biting report shows a72 words
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Article124 1931-12-17 15 The Singapore Chamber ol Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.048th. auction fCStcntuy, when there was catalogued 2.072.256 lbs.: 925.11 tons. Offered 1.649.714 lbs.: 736.48 tons. Sold 1.263.515 ms.; 564 07 tolls Spot London 3 1 -I6d New York 41 <••« PRICES RKALIZLI) Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Bar124 words
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Article78 1931-12-17 15 Etenong Consolidated i lust half December), hours run 314. cubic yards treated 158, 000. ore won 449 pikuls. Katu Tin 'first half December), hours run 216: cubic yards treated 48.000. tin ore eron 192 pikuls. Bc—lisid and Co.. renanif. Agents: Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging NT. No.78 words
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Article325 1931-12-17 15 C. A. RIBEIRO CO., LTD. Year's Losses Nearly 124.000 T:i annual -Besting of C. A. Ulbeiro and Co.. Ltd. was held at th" registered office. 5. Raf- lies Place, yesterday afternoon, with Mr. Kcng Chee Eu m the eh;ur. supported by Messrs. D. Israel, J. Israel, aThoo Wee Thong. F.325 words
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Article384 1931-12-17 15 Loss of $4,006 on the Year The directors of the Kundong Rubber Estate, Ltd.. in their report and statement ot accounts for the twelve months ended Sept. 20. state: The los_ on working amounted to $4,179.87, to which must be added $5,632.10 in respect of depreciation, making a384 words
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Article111 1931-12-17 15 Changes in Representative Prices [United Press AsscKtetlcc.] NSW York, l>ec. 14 g- K American Can Oom 61 v, 63'. Cities Bervlie sy, |tt Colombia Oas and Bee 14-s, M<, Curtis Wright |U BSei ti c Bond and share 9-s, 10 Den F.lr trie 245« 25 Oen.111 words
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Article26 1931-12-17 15 Rassak F.M.S Rubber reports loks for year to June 30th. £1.751, and debit £2.916 forward Directors have renounced their fees for the period26 words
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Article34 1931-12-17 15 Accounts of aXmgel Tainu Rubber Co (to fune 30th) show cn-dit brought forward was :5.884. Deduct loss for vear ol £548 <atsst oTOAt of £„048.. less int. £8. leaves C5.343 orward.34 words
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Advertisement84 1931-12-17 15 Assets exceed 512.000.008 Assurance in force over 535.006,00» LThe Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Strait* Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Lire Building Cecil Street Ri-_™--_ cooing. Cecil Street. Singapore- LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry BO r*. CJon_pe__y has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England84 words
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Article621 1931-12-17 16 YESTERDAY'S SOCCER Old Rivals Fight Hard in Charity Match Malays (hintse 1. The IS-alaya and Chinese, old ri\als in the BOCJOar field, met .it the Anson Road Stadium yesterday In ;i match promoted in aid of the Darul Bahai Football Club building fund. It was an Interesting621 words
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Article405 1931-12-17 16 Nurse's Head Used as a Teeing Ground |Bv Dutch Air Mail I London. Dec. 2. To George Ashdown. a 22 -y tar-old profesMonal. belongs the distinction of being the first man to play and win a golf match in Which his driv were played off a prone405 words
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Article272 1931-12-17 16 AMATEUR RACES Handicaps For Perak T. C. Meeting The handicaps for to-day's amateur races at Taiping are as follow Bci.by Scurry for Pclo Ponies Catch Weights __1 1st.— Abcut 2 furs.— -Blue Clown. Boy Blue. Kechil. Larkhill. Fatality. Poppy. Pci i es |>i\. I—Abcut1 Abcut 5 furs.272 words
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Article489 1931-12-17 16 Brilliant Play by Oxford Captain London. Dec. H. la th Inter 'Vlisuv Rugby match at Twickenham t -day, Oxford beat Cambridge by 10 points to 3 Rain in the sarly morning left the turl greasy, otherwise the ground v. as perfect. Before the atari grey skies threatened rain.489 words
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Article158 1931-12-17 16 Singapore Lead on First Day's Play After a long Interval a polo tournament has n staged at Taiping where, on Monday, in ATM weather, teams from Singapore. Kuala Ki ngsar, Taiping and Penang played their first ■is of matches. Polo owes its revival in Taiping 1o Major158 words
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Article582 1931-12-17 16 PADANG HOCKEY S.V.CVs Fine But Fruitless Recovery S.C.C 4; S.V.C 3. What promised, on the first half's play, to 1 be rathr a one-sided game between the S.C.C. and the S.V.C. on the Padang last evening turned out much more even Later and the S.V.C. who582 words
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Article396 1931-12-17 16 English Association's [By Dutch Air Mail] < From Our Own Correspondent London. Dfc. 2. The financial prosperity of the Lawn Tennis Association is strikingly revealed in the annual report coming before the annus] meeting on December 14th. The Council have over £28.000 'invested in marketable securities: their balance396 words
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Article35 1931-12-17 16 C. W. Hyde I Enfield A. C> won the seven milts open road walk promoted by the Belgrave Harriei.s at Wimbledon in 54 min. 13 sec. T. W. Green (Belgrave* being beaten by 12 sec.35 words
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Article623 1931-12-17 16 bPORTS MEETING Lady Murison Presents the Prizes The seventh annual athletic meeting of the Royal English School was held at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday in very fine weather. Sir William and Lady Murison attended, in addition to a very large gathering of scholars and friends. Mr.623 words
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Article211 1931-12-17 16 Small Gates in Scottish Matches IBy Dutch Air Mail] (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 2. I have mentioned that the financial plight is spreading to the Scottish clubs and that Clyde expect to retire at the end of this season. Here are some more striking figures re211 words
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Article41 1931-12-17 16 Ladies' Doubles Final The final of the Ladies' doubles in the Ladies' Lawn T.C. tournament was played yesterday and resulted in a win for Mrs. Drew and Miss OlafieJd. who defeated Mi^s Toby and Miss David 6—2. 9—"41 words
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Article45 1931-12-17 16 The opening ceremony of the Swimming Pagar at Katong Park will take place on Saturday next. Competitors are requested to be in readiness at the Pagar by 4.15 p.m. sharp. No heats are to be swum off at Mount Emily Pool.45 words
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Advertisement197 1931-12-17 16 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES Consult us for all your School WE SPECIALISE INALL BRANCHES OF SCHOLASTIC LITERATURE TEXT BOOKS, PRIZE AND LIBRARY BOOKS. ALSO WALL MAPS AND CHARTS, SCHOOL STATIONERY \\j, GLOBES AND ATLASES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT. MATERIALS FOR ALL HAND- STUDENTS WATER COLOURS CRAFT AND SCHOOL ARTS AND DRAWING INSTRUMENTS AND CRAFTS.197 words
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