The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 December 1931
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Title Section16 1931-12-22 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,525. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22^ 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article297 1931-12-22 1 The Petak flccds are receding slowly and ta.lway and telegraphic communication is improving. Five people have been drowned m the Koala Kangsar area—Page 9. The English Rugby selectors have adapted a bold policy for the match with the Sprir gbcks and many new caps are included m297 words
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Article905 1931-12-22 1 Statistics, no dcubt, can usually be made lo prove anything, and most of us very wisely leave the experts to make of them what they will. But from time to time there come to light computations of such plain and horrid portent as to affright the905 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement287 1931-12-22 1 BIGIA TEA I Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL TO- NIGHT- A GALA NIGHT GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL AND CABARET P FEATURING I GOMEZ, SYBIL GRIFFITH-JAMES JLEEN WOODS AND OTHERS S FOR BEST AND ORIGINAL COSTUMES JOVELTIES ADMISSION $1.00 WEDNESDAY, DEC.287 words
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Advertisement282 1931-12-22 1 EUROPE .$J HOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT.— THURSDAY, December 24th, SPECIAL DINNER AND CINDERELLA DANCE.— CRACKERS AND CHRISTMAS TTOSE DECORATIONS.— Tickets $3.00. CHRISTMAS NIGHT.— FRIDAY, December 25th, YTJLETIDE DINNER.— DISTRIBUTION OF CRACKERS CHRISTMAS TREE NOVELTIES. After Dinner Music Si Dancing. Tickets $3. mmmmwmwmmmmmwmwm BOXING NIGHT.— SATURDAY,282 words
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Advertisement373 1931-12-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Sold out Page 16. See it without delay Page 3. Carnival goods at Little's Page 8. Police Band engagements Page 5. Get fitness from Hall's wine^ Pane 14. CHRYSLER l_S» HANDLING CYCUNG AT 63 Kow Does She do it? "I have great faith m Kruschon Salts. For the373 words
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Advertisement11 1931-12-22 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article700 1931-12-22 2 nor low level of tin price that would prevent continued operations, has been reached. The mining industry oi Malaya mry be assumed to be able to turn out. whatever quota may be ailotted to it even should Urn price recede to a B figure lower than700 words
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Article978 1931-12-22 2 ANNUAL MEETING Success of New Exchange Department The nineteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of The Chinese Commercial Bank. Ltd., was held at their new premises, China Building. Chulia Street. Singapore, on Saturday, December 19, 1931, with Mr. Lee Kong Chian m the Chair, the Chairman of978 words
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Article56 1931-12-22 2 A children's lending library has been opened ln Connaught Street, London. The books have been chosen by a committee which Includes Lady Cynthia Asqulth and Mr. Compton Mackenzie, and range from old fashioned children's books to the latest works on wireless and aviation. The library Is designed fbr readers frcm56 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement515 1931-12-22 2 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY 8. NUGENT BUCKERIDGC tug-tent Class Worts— Lowest Rate* LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55, Cairnhill Road, Singapore. Open to patients under the care of their own doctor. European Sisters. MISS MOLLIS McGRATH, Telephone 4110. Matron-Proprietress. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1515 words
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Advertisement525 1931-12-22 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. notice is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: J Sale of old steel tor iron) superstructure of Arab St. Bridge. Date of Closing.525 words
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Advertisement486 1931-12-22 2 NOTICE. THE SINGAPORE RARBojI BOARD. Wharf Department. Holidays Christmas Da\ um\ m Year's Day. V NOTICE Ls hereby given that 0 Day and New Year's Day no ship* J^ worked at the Wharves exceptinp n of additional charges as laid dnu Scale of Rates, and provided -pecial *^J| ments are486 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous228 1931-12-22 2 THE WEKK Tuesday. 22nd. High Water. 08.00, 8.7.. 21.39, 7.9 ft. Rugby: S.C.C Tournament. P.S. vs. M.C.O. Hockey Mr. Joy's XI vs. Girls' Sports Club, at Raffles Inst. Heifetz at Capitol Theatre 9.30 p.m. Wednesday. 23rd. High Water. 08.40. 9.0 ft.. 22.24. 8.2 ft Rotary Tiffin: Mr. A. B. Jordon228 words
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Article590 1931-12-22 3 INDIA'S HOMAGE Xx posed For PublicVeneration Bombay. I>e<\ The booming ol hrn guns, the melodious P« ilini of beUs and the fvplwlun of a million an ck( is awoke old 000 on Thursday when the body of st. Francis Xa.ier. claimed to be as fresh590 words
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Article68 1931-12-22 3 Chinese Communist Leader Shot [Heater*! Far Eastern Service] Shanghai. Dec. 20. Teng Yen-ta. leader of the Communist "Third Party." who was arrested m the International Settlement on Aug. 17, and handed ever to the Chinese authorities, after a lengthy trial by a military court en charges of attempting68 words
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Article59 1931-12-22 3 1 Soviet Refuses to Sign 1 Reuter's Service I I Moscow. Dec. 20. 1 It i.'-, announced that M. Litvinov. Foreign Commissar, has informed the League of Na- tions that the Soviet does net intend to sign the International Narcotics Convention but will ure its own legislation against59 words
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Article154 1931-12-22 3 i Enthusiastic Reception i m London London. Nov. 27. An unusually enthusiastic Queen's Hall audtatM heard the lirst London performance of I "Belshazzar's Feast." by Mr. William Walton, i brilliant composer who is not yet 30. The text consists of extracts selected by Mr. Orbsrt Sitwell from the154 words
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Article36 1931-12-22 3 Mr. H Fraser. District Officer. Larut. is go- ing on Home leave m March. He will b? succeeded by Mr. N. F. H. Mather, formerly Assistant Adviser. Segamat. Johore. who is now on Home leave. i36 words
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Article1133 1931-12-22 3 INDEPENDENCE IDEAL (apt. Redmond Buries the Hatchet 'From Our Own Corre.ponde.Mt Hubl.n, Nov. 17. The week end witnessed two rather curious political events the fusion of the Redmondite I element m the Government and the formation lof a new party— t-he same party under a new1,133 words
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Article190 1931-12-22 3 A. A. Milne Is Tired of Being "Whimsciar Mr. A. A. Milne, the creator of Christopher Robin, is one of these authors who are pursued through liie by an adjective. That adjective is "whimsical He cannot escape from it Just as Mr. Shaw is always called190 words
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Advertisement208 1931-12-22 3 mend them, knowing the efficient way m inflamed and septic j throats. urh *r r "m h ml t •▼•ry to a formula or th-» I _iv«r poo. I- i oat Hospital EVANS* ANMSfPTIC THROAT Pastities IW Parker Iff JiPeß-irfold Your Pocket SI IP a Parker Duofold into your pocket208 words
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Advertisement76 1931-12-22 3 THE "U.E." STEEL FOUNDRY FOR ALL PURPOSE STEEL CASTINGS a** *A\ l^tfTtyßm, I H ______k I mmmw .A^*m\*^^mk .'al __^*^__JH aa_____^— —H. ____________t_(___E_l_a^^^^^____r" I>l ____hI//_/H L V h4 _k _______H a TVDGS 't^Wm mmmm mmmm mmm^ mm WA*a y We can Manufacture Steel Castings up to 7 Tons m Weight76 words
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Article, Illustration1824 1931-12-22 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Britain out for the Aerial "Hat Trick" T. STANHOPE SPRIGG FLYING TOPICS I By I Speed Record is ours; Now for Long-distance Altitude Laurels London. A welcome change of policy on the part of the Air Ministry is indicated by the recent flight of the R.A.F. Long Range Monoplane to1,824 words
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Article637 1931-12-22 4 THOMAS R. HENRY - THOMAS R. HENRY BY Washington. 'THE Maya Indians, builders of one of the world's greatest civilisations which was m its flower at the start of the Christian era. are not an extinct people. In the towns and villages of Yucatan they still survive, speaking much the same637 words
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382 1931-12-22 4 Mr. Alec B. Francis, an Old Uppingham Boy The Hollywood police are searching Southern California for Mr. Alec B. Francis, the English film actor, who has mysteriously disappeared. He was to have taken part m the making of a talkie with Greta Garbo at the382 words
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Article, Illustration393 1931-12-22 4 Reginald Rogers is a travelling evangelist. When he started addressing a meeting at a cross-roads m Chertsey a policeman intervened, because of the obstruction caused, and Reginald Rogers just picked him up and pitched him right out of the meeting. "I believe my action to be what393 words
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Article824 1931-12-22 4 CAPT. IRA C. EAKER - Value and Utility of Airships CAPT. IRA C. EAKER Vulnerability of World's Largest Sky Vessel By T^HE flight of the largest sky vessel. Akron, over the Middle Eastern section of the United States attracted more attention aloft than anything I have known since the appear- j ance of the Halley824 words
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Article307 1931-12-22 4 90-Minute Miracle of Tube Hold-up The District Railway from St. James' Park to Earl's Court was held up for an hour and a half on Nov. 17 by the fusing of a cable at a subpower station, and a number of trains were stranded m the307 words
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Article65 1931-12-22 4 The Postal authorities *kti their recent circular m 001 I increase m the charges for lek Bangkok Radio, that a further Inei charr.es for the*' telegrams necessary owing to the Bud of exchange between British runrencies based on gold Tl been raised to coincide with and deferred telegrams ibewn i65 words
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Advertisement273 1931-12-22 5 VICTORIA THEATRE Singapore's First Pantomime ROBINSON CRUSOE with A Cast of over Thirty Performers PRODUCTION NIGHT Monday Next! December 28th and NIGHTLY at 9.30 p.m. with Special Matinees for Children /f's a show that will give you the Real X'mas feeling BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $3, $2, $1. BOOKINO PHONE 6903,273 words
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Advertisement227 1931-12-22 5 Your Last Chance to See this amazing Super Revue i |CA_raTQL| TO-NIGHT at the 6.15 performance only t Mmnt Screening; of The Picture that has attracted all Singapore Warner Bros, great all-colour Musical Mk Dancing Spectacle "The SHOW of SHOWS 100 Stars 1000 Beautiful Girls TO-MORROW Commencing at Special Matinee227 words
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Advertisement248 1931-12-22 5 I 1 1 The Management of the Alhambra Ij Theatre desires to wish its many II Patrons a Merry Christmas J I and a Prosperous New Year. _T^ AmmW AmmT MM mmW _B \M m V__^^__k. R wLVatAw kfti 1\ x^^___\!^__[ 111 IL I^--W__---4-— JiP J 'iiJ W-mm~m\m '!'m\ W248 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article827 1931-12-22 6 The Best Women Players of the Year When one starts out- to review a year's golf the first thoughts invariably are: what was the outstanding event of the year, and who was the outstanding player? Did anything happen that was sufficiently noteworthy to make 1931 a landmark m the827 words
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Article38 1931-12-22 6 Week-end matches played at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club resulted as follows: Men's Handicap Singles SATURDAY W. Wadham beat H. S. Ha.klns 9 7. 6 l. SUNDAY R. T. N.vill b.at W. Wadham 6—2. 6 4.38 words
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Article299 1931-12-22 6 Junior League Results Junior League games played on NOV. 28 were: Highland League.— Elgin City. 4: Nairn County. 1. Huntly, 5: X.0.5.8.. 2. Claehnacuddin. 4; Ross County. 6. Keith. 4; Buck*. Thistle, 3. Scottish Combined League. Western Division Clydebank. 1: Petershill 1. Perthshire. 1; Kirkinilloch Rob Roy. 4.299 words
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Article182 1931-12-22 6 Cricket Too English Tennis Tolerated London, Nov. 27. War on foreign games has be?n declared by the Galway County Council, who are attempting to withhold scholarships and grants from all institutions where such games as cricket, hockey and Association and Rugby football are played. This move182 words
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Article219 1931-12-22 6 Two members of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club who are due for leave m the spring are proposing to fly home, having purchased Mr. Stiatton Brown's aeroplane, for which a new engine has been ordered from home. M.M. The British Boxing Board of Control approved the offers made by Mr.219 words
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Advertisement332 1931-12-22 6 When dressing for dinner '^V?5^K c use oi "'Hazeline' Snow" is t" v indispensable. It cleanses the pores, refreshes the skin and provides the perfect surface for the final application of face powder. "'HAZELINE' SNOW" Vanishes immediately, leaving no greasiness Tubes and pots, at all Chemists and Stores fe> BURROUGHS332 words
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Advertisement272 1931-12-22 6 g i m \m\wm pm nm n PHOTO OF NERVE-CELLS SEEN THROUGH MICROSCJUPi x -*M l^W -AT [JA". tU_^ r\d V s mmr I .atx^W m I*o tl C J* 1 M M?^*^^^ y^i I_^^F_*W jfcl l _-_-_-_< J A. 5 _H V Better Health— More Energy Full of vitality272 words
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Article2021 1931-12-22 7 COURT ALLEGATIONS Payments By Lighterage COAL FOR GAS WORKS A case was commenced before the Second Magistrate. Mr. G. E. Clayton, yesterday, m vhftcta two employees of the Municipality were \mr*e4 with receiving money without consition. The accused were M. V. Albert and X V Nathan, both2,021 words
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Article159 1931-12-22 7 Villager and Wife Set on Fire Rangoon, Dec. 19. The house of Maung Po Yin, m Banbwegon village, Oktwin police jurisdiction, was attacked at 11 p.m. on Monday, 7th instant, by eight dacoits armed with two guns. The houseowner and his wife were tied up with ropes and159 words
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Article36 1931-12-22 7 Thc Hon'ble Mr. Leonard, British Resident of who is taking a very keen interest m .he development of the Cameron Highlands. 's just back from an official visit of inspection J to that area. T.O.M. I36 words
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Article524 1931-12-22 7 i I.S.M. AWARDED Mr. Edffar Galistan's Splendid Record Mr. Edgar Galistan, late engineer m th€ Marine Department. Singapore, was awarded the Imperial Service Medal, m the Council Chamber, yesterday, on hLs retirement after i 35 years' service. The presentation was made by the Acting Colonial Secretary524 words
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Article260 1931-12-22 7 French Naval Cutter Lost Marseilles. Dec. 13. A terrific storm is sweeping the Mediterranean. A French naval cutter with thirteen men was driven out to sea near Bone (Algeria), and Ls believed to have been lost with all hands. The remains of the recently lost transMediterranean 'plane were260 words
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Article161 1931-12-22 7 Spirit of Chivalry Still Lives BerUn, Dec. 14. That the spirit of chivalry is still living is shown by the epilogue to an unusual war incident related by the papers. When a German officer, Baron Lersner. was captured by the British near Ypres on the161 words
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Article837 1931-12-22 7 THE NEW CABINET I Resumption of the Gold Ban Iwaki. Japan. Dee. 11. 1 The WakaLsuki Cabinet has resigned, fol--1 lowing the breakdown of the negotiations bet- ween Premier Baron Wakabsuki and the Home i Minister, Mr. Adachi, concerning the formation of a coalition Cabinet, proposed837 words
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Article85 1931-12-22 7 Great disappointment Ls being expressed by several European parents m Perak who desire to place their children at St. Margaret's School. Fraser's Hill, but cannot do so owing to lack of accommodation m the present building. It is < to be hoped that the authorities will be able to see85 words
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Article211 1931-12-22 7 HOME AIR TRAGEDIES 'Phone Bursts Into Flames FLYING CLUB MISHAPS London. Dee. 13. The civil aviation death roll m 1931 has t reached a total of 23 by two Sunday crashes I m which a peer's son and a flying instructor were killed. The Hon. George Garrow211 words
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Article531 1931-12-22 7 Action Against School Principal Fails The case m which FrancLs Neelankavil. the principal and owner of the Royal English School, and a pupil of his, K. Kanapathy Pillai, were charged with using abusive language to MLss N. Samuel was dismLssed by the Fourth Police Magistrate, Mr. C. H.531 words
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Article103 1931-12-22 7 Old Polish Claim Rejected The Mamie. Dec. 12. The Polish claim to sovereignty over the waters of the Free State of Dantzig was reject- ed by the World Court m an opinion setting forth that neither the peace treaties nor the j existing bilateral agreements contain any claus"103 words
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Article95 1931-12-22 7 Expensive Military Campaign Without Results Paris, Dec. 11. The Press and public are beginning to make a subject of humour and derision the present military campaign against a few Corsican bri- gands, which has already lasted weeks, with a great deployment of armed forces by sea, land i95 words
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Article935 1931-12-22 7 DR. KIRKUP IN COURT Police Insist on Substantial Hail The question of bail for Dr. Norman NeLson Kirkup. the Englishman who was arrested on board the P. and O. Karmala recently on the ship's arrival here from Europe, was further argued before the DLstrict Judge. Mr.935 words
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Article83 1931-12-22 7 For Twenty Years Walk East London, Nov. IK. Captain Frank Buttle, who says hi has beeo walking for twenty years, arrived here tliia week. He has just arrived frcm East Africa^ via Angola, after a long hike through the Union. Captain Buttle estimated that h» hu;83 words
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72 1931-12-22 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mr. Tan Hoon Siang and Children beg to tender their heartfelt thanks to their relatives, friends, the P. <& O. Staffs, the Soon Hoe Kok Association, the members of the City Club, the U.C.M.A. and The Straits Chinese Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society, for their wreaths, telegrams,72 words
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678 1931-12-22 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1931. AUSTRALIA'S CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT With an element of stability and moderation displacing extremism and internal disruption m the controlling influences m the Government Australia, having expressed its most emphatic dissatisfaction with the methods of the Scullin Cabinet may, we think, look forward to678 words
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Article525 1931-12-22 8 There will be no publication of the Singapore Free Press on Saturday. Dec. 26th. and Friday. Jan. lst. 1932. Captain O. L. Hancock was on a business visit to Penang last week. The Hon. Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley is spending Christmas at Brastagi. Dr. G. B. McHutchison, the525 words
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HEIFETZ'S HEALTHY OUTLOOK
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Article621 1931-12-22 8 Climax of Modern Expression Reached Like Zimbalist. who visited Singapore m August last year, Heifetz, who, with Efrem, Kreisler and Elman, ranks as one of the foremost violinists of the day, holds a very tolerant view towards modern music (writes a Free Press representative who interviewed Heifetz soon621 words
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Article398 1931-12-22 8 Jascha Heifetz made his bow to a large audience at the Capitol Theatre last night, renewing his acquaintance with many who have heard and been thrilled by him during his previous visits. It was no new experience to listen to the sheer brilliancy of the famous violinist's playing398 words
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Article513 1931-12-22 8 MR. DOLLAR'S NEW Y EAR SURPRISE? HIGH FREIGHTS President, Famous Steamship Co.'s Views Higher freight rates. Mr. R. ■tan] xj,.^ President of the Dollar Steamship Cm I rank]* advocated during an interview win, the y TPi Press upon his arrival on board th. !':■>. ident Harrison yesterday morning. "I don't513 words
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Article201 1931-12-22 8 Arrangements for Christmas The Services at the Cathedral during Christmastide will be as follows: On Thursday, Christmas Eve. at 5 p.m.. the Choir will sing Carols from the West Gallery. This Carol singing has become very popular, all the well-known and favourite carols being sung during the201 words
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Article75 1931-12-22 8 LONDON AND NEW YOKK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYKICHTI London Dec. '1 Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £141 316 (£139). Forward £144 3 16(£142i 8 The market is strong. Messrs. Symington and notify to-day's rubber prteei follows amiiA75 words
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Article48 1931-12-22 8 At Friday's meeting of the I Co-operative Thrift and [flO the Hon'ble Colonel Cecil Rue p revealed after the meeting that who had planned to visit Main: by Mrs. Rae. on a short holuh--his plans m favour of Rangoon. 1 he and Mrs. Rae left by the nl48 words
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Article61 1931-12-22 8 Falla) waa another pretty UH* IIU the programme was conclude.. nun (Revel). In the opinion of man) best offering of the night, tbt li scope for the violinist's every Heifetz responded with two ext:, m but the audienc*- was very telucU.nl mitting him to take hLs leave of tln-m Isidcr61 words
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Advertisement176 1931-12-22 8 1 BOLS /'i\ \vfck QUAD-DECANTERS Four Liqueurs m one bottle. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 Sc 5372. I BY SPECIAL TO H M THE APPOINTMENT 48m KING OF SIAM. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Lovers of176 words
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Advertisement37 1931-12-22 8 MANY GIRLS CATCH COLD through not wearing enough clothes, says a doctor. They don't care a wrap. What about a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT SICKNESS POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE Ml LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.37 words
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Article130 1931-12-22 9 RUBBER RESTRICTION Dutch Government Considering Question 1 REE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 21. rhe Financial Times states that thc rubber market expects an announcement on the riction proposals to be issued by the Colonial t -day or to-morrow. Evening Standard records the market that an130 words
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Article281 1931-12-22 9 Mr. Lyons Summoned to Canberra [British Radio Official ServiceJ Rugby, Dec. 21. igh Australian general election returns tn Ull incomplete it is clear that the United ilia Party has gained an overwhelming at the e?v>ense of Labour. United Australia!* at present number 35 compared 23 m the last281 words
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Article123 1931-12-22 9 France Will Not Accept Formula of Hope [Reuter's Service] Paris, Dec. 20. A downright declaration that France will never be so imprudent as to accept formulas 1 hope' at the Disarmament Conference and thus compromise the country's security, was n d by M. Laval m the course of a123 words
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Article67 1931-12-22 9 B. C. NEWS BROADCASTS Empire Service To Begin Next Month [Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 21. > 1 British Broadcasting Corporation will "ii Jan. 4. to transmit a daily service of news bulletins of fifbeen minutes each lhe short-wave station at Chelmsford. marking an important stage m the wvelopmeat of Empire67 words
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Article51 1931-12-22 9 I^riiihlened People Live m Tents [Reuter's Service] Rome, Dec. 20. coldest winter for many years inof a number of villages m the district are camping m army tents m cc of a series of earthquake shocks "if past fortnight, causing considerable '">UL'h no serious damage and no loss51 words
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Article26 1931-12-22 9 I deposits of 14 Million Dollars [Reuter's Service] T Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 21. Standard Trust Bank, with deposits of U m liquidation.26 words
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Article542 1931-12-22 9 "Chinchow Captured Before Christmas" (Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai. Dec. 21. A consensus of well-informed opinion is that the Japanese "anti- bandit" offensive marks the beginning of the final driving out of Chang Hsueh-liang's forces from Manchuria and the capture of Chinchow is expected before Christmas Day. Chinese542 words
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Article19 1931-12-22 9 I Mr. W. Pen-rice, manager of Messrs. Mansfield and Co.. Penang, paid a return visit to Singapore last week.19 words
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Article68 1931-12-22 9 Agreement to Last Two Years [Reuter's Service] Paris, Dec. 21. The text of the Franco-Russian treaty of non-agression signed on Aug. 24 has been published m the Press. Each party promises not to undertake propaganda with the object of forcibly overthrowing established constitution. Conciliation machinery will be established68 words
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Article58 1931-12-22 9 Making Good Progress at Cannes [British Radios-Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 21. Mr. Arthur Henderson, who is remaining at Cannes until after Christmas, is making good progress although a minor operation may be necessary. He expects to be back m London before the new year and to be58 words
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Article25 1931-12-22 9 London Two Days Without Newspapers [Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 21. No newspapers will be publishing m London on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.25 words
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Article19 1931-12-22 9 [Havas Service] Paris, Dec. 21. The Siamese Minister has delivered to M. Briand his credentials.19 words
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Article571 1931-12-22 9 PERAK FLOODS SLOWLY RECEDING KUALA KANGSAR DEATH ROLL RAILWAY AND TELEGRAPH COMMUNICATION BEING OPENED [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Dec. 21. It is reported to-day that the pontoon bridges at Enggor and Parit are not likely to be re-assembi.d for some time owing to the pontoons having been washed away571 words
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Article199 1931-12-22 9 Sir F. Ross Returns to London [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 21. Sir Frederick Leith Ross, of the British Treasury, is returning to London to-day after conversations m Paris with the French Treasury on the financial situation and m particular problems raised by the forthcoming conference of199 words
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Article102 1931-12-22 9 SPEED RECORDS 55.56 M.P.H. m Outboard Motorboat [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 21. At Cowes, Isle or Wight, during the week-end a young Londoner, Charles Harrison, captured the only world's speed record Britain did not already hold. In an outboard motorboat, Non Sequitur 10, he102 words
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Article34 1931-12-22 9 2,850 Employees Dismissed Yesterday [Reuter's Service] Berlin, Dec. 21. Workmen numbering 2.850 were dismissed by the closing by the Borsig Berlin works today. The management says the workshops will reopen m mid-January.34 words
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Article19 1931-12-22 9 Discharged From Hospital Yesterday (Reuter's Service] New York, Dec. 21. Mr. Winston Churchill is leaving hospital to-day.19 words
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Article746 1931-12-22 9 SUBEDAR CHAN DAN SINGH Retirement After 32 Years Police Service A reception was held last night at the Sikh Barracks, New Bridge Road, m honour of Subedar Chanan Singh on his retirement from the Straits Settlements Police Force after 32 years service. Those present included the Hon. Mr. H. Fairburn,746 words
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Advertisement156 1931-12-22 9 For the Convenience OF Outstation Visitors vo Singapore Our Establishment Will be Open OM BOXING DAY MORNING ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated ln Sti Aits Settlements) SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE M ANUF ACTURERS' EXHIBITION OPEN FROM JAN. 2. TO JAN. 9, 1932. Official Opening By His Excellency the Governor. Sir Cecil Clementi. G.CM.G.m156 words
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Advertisement928 1931-12-22 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOBTNIGHTLY 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. Dne. Sails AJAJt For Amsterdam. London and Hamburg In Port Dec.928 words
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Advertisement574 1931-12-22 10 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co M Ltd. (Incorporated In England) j "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA FORTS AND BUZZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. A__i___________f_r _T_rn__gt JKP_MM__** Jl__B_l_^_t. _N^____________k ea. Ol'l'f OF ATHENS For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg Dec. 30 Jan. 2 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH For Havre,574 words
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Advertisement443 1931-12-22 10 ip. m o; British India and Apcar Lines. mt m*~ (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. Dne nn Tonnage. Singapore. Teniae. s«r«JL 1931. *g*443 words
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Advertisement819 1931-12-22 11 NAP,ES MARSE,LLE !i, D L S 0 B N Ko» VERP «™rdam A no :,£E_ oM_s_70 M _s_7 Tar i?s >i sr^ R D v T x ,o 5o Feb 2s .AKOZAKI MARU T. 10.500 Jan 27 28 KA?S^^,_ I lo o 9l T-ROKUNI MARO T. 12.000 Feb 10 11819 words
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Advertisement554 1931-12-22 11 I}) UULLAU LINJES. LTD. MI SAILING NOTICE \\w WL\ PKESIDENT UNEIto /IM Mif TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON \VR M* j FROM SINGAPORE AND TEN ANG vi., OI.OMI." ]I 111 *Vw'7.. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA NAPLES j IB Mif Arrive Leave Leave virlve \%^B MI I Spore. Spore. Penang. N.554 words
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Advertisement852 1931-12-22 11 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight Transhlr nent, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. K-ur*-N#.ntßUv~* m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION852 words
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Article536 1931-12-22 12 WHITAKER— THE MAN HOW IT ALL BEGAN A Fact the Almanack Omits There is one fact you will scarcely find m "Whitaker." It is that "Whitaker" is produced by Whitaker. The name has long been regarded as an impersonal institution. Just "Whitaker" like you'd say Gibbon, or Josephus, or Haydn536 words
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Advertisement665 1931-12-22 12 Burns Philp line. (Incorporated ln Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] s s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins665 words
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Advertisement357 1931-12-22 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mc (Incorporated m U.B. A. t GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails lMli M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 28 Jan. 4 L M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan. 25 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 2t For357 words
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Advertisement91 1931-12-22 12 SILVER JAVA PACffK LINE Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LINE SILVER LINE, LTD. San Francisco. Los Angeles and North Pacific Ports. Dm *M S'porr >pore. M.s. SILVERMAPLE <S> I J* m.v. BINTANG <P. i x m.v. SAPAROEA (P.) x via Manila via Java Ports Vessels from Pa^lfir POttl m.v.91 words
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Miscellaneous753 1931-12-22 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Sz Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut; 6 pjn. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Serembaii, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,753 words
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Miscellaneous305 1931-12-22 12 j Thrdens. Dut. 1118, for Palembang 21. for Palembang 23. j Tomohon. Dut. 684, from Singkawang 21, for Singkawang 24. I Mapia, Dut. 363, from Bacho 21, for Paneh 22. j General Van der Heyden. Dut. 640, from Batavia 21, for Tandjong Pinang 28. j Singkel, Dut. 285, from Djambi305 words
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Article86 1931-12-22 13 The Heinam arrived yesterday from Saigon with 730 pigs, the Valentijn from Bali with 1,688 pigs and 162 bullocks, the O.G. Merlin from Saigcn with 280 pigs, the Minderoo from Fremantie with 1,492 sheep. The President Harrison will sail for Penang at 1 a.m. to-morrow (Wednesday), one day •earlier, instead86 words
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Article539 1931-12-22 13 Per Op Ten Noort from Sourabaya: Mr. J. W. Graham. Mr. Go Been Kiang, Mrs. Yap Hwat Nio, Mr. Go Kwan Giok. From Semarang: Mr. and Mrs. Dames. From Batavia: Mr. Minetti, Mrs. Nina Bartlett, Mr. R. Koch, Mr. VV. Th. Lowerman, Mr. D. H. Klaasen. Mr. R.539 words
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Article425 1931-12-22 13 A Big Loss m Revenue Mr. R. D. Holt, chairman of Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, m a review, at the meeting of that body m Liverpool, of the position for the year ended July last, said that their accounts did not make very cheerful reading and compared425 words
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Article482 1931-12-22 13 Joseph Conrad as Mate A model of the Torrens, the last full-rigged composite passenger clipper ever launched, has recently been built by Messrs. Sir James Laing and Sons, Limited, Sunderland, and has been lent to the Sunderland Museum for a time by the chairman, Sir James Marr, who482 words
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Article333 1931-12-22 13 Italy Assuming Leading Position Rome. With orders flowing m from every part of the globe. Italy is fast assuming a prominent position among the leading shipbuilding nations of the world. Figures for the first nine months of the current year reveal that Italy's ship-yards are the fourth busiest m333 words
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Article109 1931-12-22 13 Gross Revenue Shows £2,500,000 Decline London, Dec. 11. The company have issued a statement to their shareholders referring to the glut of tonnage and the grave outlook for the North Atlantic trade. Difficulties with regard to the financing of the immediate costs of construction have been the109 words
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Advertisement512 1931-12-22 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6066. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya Delivered with the Chota* Hazri each SJdTSSt an^^ neV S lateSt tetegSS and tin ST ceinenta London rubber and tin cables appear daily Soed_l512 words
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Advertisement288 1931-12-22 13 _____F"^^^""^^^^^^^i^"""^^^i^^^™»i^"^^^-«--^_i_-^_»--^_^_«_M_^-^_"*- STRENGTH UP sleeve |^V Everyone knows that f w stamina strength m reAT^J \wf/ serve is as important as A \F\ Ww muscular strength. aA) J 1 Wjl Jf Mk Bovril not only develops WL M\ c m uscle and the frame; jta jjjJm i It develops stamina by288 words
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Advertisement17 1931-12-22 13 (PrfeA ASK YOUR CHEMIST m *^m \^Mmm*^^^*m^L*a*^ mramW+^rrmmma^ ©^^^[yjr CmtMrbMCuMM w*^"^ /or Haemorrhoida *nd kindred ailment* ATUKTOWOIPST>«SUI*GIO*AW^17 words
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Article343 1931-12-22 14 The following ls a list of stations which can be received m Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from 6.30 p.m. 'irregular).343 words
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Article202 1931-12-22 14 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. TUESDAY Chamber music by the soloists. WEDNESDAY Overture from Don Juan. Mozart: Suite Archaique. Gabriel Faure; Legende de SaintFrancois de Paul (for piano Alix Andre Soyer)202 words
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Article66 1931-12-22 14 SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 a.m PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 700 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article85 1931-12-22 14 Need for International Agreement [Reuter's Service] Vancouver. Dec. 20. The necessity for international agreement for bi-metallic standards for silver and gold as a medium for international exchange with increased fixed rates for silver was again stress- ed by Mr. Stevens. Canadian Minister of Trade, speaking to the Vancouver85 words
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Article52 1931-12-22 14 The engagement is announced between Mr. A < G. Howe, of the Tutorial Staff, St. Johns I Institution. Kuala Lumpur, youngest son of the late Mr. R. B. Howe. Senior Boarding Officer < Penang and Mrs. Howe, and Charlotte Leonora I eldest daughter of Mr. J. R. McLeod. PMS Railways,52 words
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Article350 1931-12-22 14 Dope Phials at Mayfair Parties Legalised drug-taking is becoming a craze among a section of the "Bright Young Things" j of London. The new Mayfair craze takes the form of "cocktail-and-amyl" parties. It follows the discovery that a potent drug, amyl-nitrite. which may be freely bought at350 words
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Article80 1931-12-22 14 Growth of Japanese Competition Batavia, Dec. 7. i A large decrease In imports of cotton and t drapery goods from Great Britain and a con- t siderable rise m Japanese imports is shown In a return issued by the Bureau of Statistics. The figures for 1931 show80 words
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Article82 1931-12-22 14 Elderly Moslem lliisl.indFined Fines of Rv 150 each Moslem brothers, ftfed M Ml for marrying tun ii t rs, years. ■galnsi the v ill ol th their father's decease, and possession of property left their father The defence claimed thai performed during the fat!82 words
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Article30 1931-12-22 14 It is reported by Ktiall X Jent that Sh.uk Abdul R ahman. Ip >■ K. T. Khonjj. JP MCH H" M appointed members of the rak s il c»:riy next year30 words
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Advertisement357 1931-12-22 14 111 w^rr^mmmmm. niw As ~mmL (I I |A Fitness from I J Halls iJH^Hails Wine I AmmW m\\\W*m%mm\\W __^_k I _H fl fl liir me il fl y __r__P .O Wl _f 1 1 1 1 I \L T?""'E.-X- I Taking Hall's Wine is the surest way I of getting,357 words
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Advertisement731 1931-12-22 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666.845 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, Bart731 words
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Advertisement298 1931-12-22 14 THE SOUTH plpir^ BRITISH INSURANCE COMPAM ll\u a FIRE, MARINE, TRANSiI AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED Al LOWEST CURRENT KATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. M Office: 2. Finlayson Q THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL AOCIDENI INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: General M.,ru«ff HEAD OFFICE 3-c298 words
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Article270 1931-12-22 15 A I-oss of $7,886 on Past Year t \fct-nty -second yearly report of the direct/i th*- shareholders of Alor Gajah Rubber Qgtate Ltd. to be held at Hongkong Bank hambers. Collyer Quay, at 11.30 a.m. on uesdajr, Dee. 29, state.s: I or the year under review the270 words
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66 1931-12-22 15 December 21st., 12 o'clock noon Buysrs Sellers R S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot l 0: 11 -'Mjidard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 11 nv 4 February 1 1 4 1 1 >„ Jan.-March 1U 4 11 tt April- June 11 12 Ttae of Market Steady66 words
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Article175 1931-12-22 15 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, Dec. 21. Rubber*. The market again opens the week with an active demand for popular rubber ■baroe and. although at first quotations were rather easier than those rulLtn, on Saturday, th.y have subsequently firmed up and there aie now few cheap sellers about. New Scudais175 words
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Article197 1931-12-22 15 ttutlsh Radio Official tftrvicej Dec. 12 18 19. Amstetdam 8.39 8 15 32 8 1532 Athens 260 sellers 262'- 262 Bombay Is. 6 9-64 d. Is. 6 9 64d. Is. 6 9 64d. Berlin 14.20 14n 14"S Brussels 24 >-„ 24 7 16 24 7 16 Bucharest 556 570197 words
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Article205 1931-12-22 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 21 SELLING London, 4 months* sight 2* 9,32 London, 3 months' sight 2-4 7J32 London, 60 days' sight 2(4 5 [32 London, 30 days' sight 2|4% London, demand 24 3J32 London, T.T. 2!4 I|l6 Lyons and Paris, demand 930 Hamburg, demand 155 New205 words
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Article45 1931-12-22 15 Mr. J. D. W. Thomson, son of Sir Frederick Thomson, K.C., M.P., Treasurer to the Household m the National Government, ts m Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Thomson, an Oxford rowing blue, is a director of William Thomson and Co., Leith, proprietors of the Ben Line. M.M.45 words
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Article134 1931-12-22 15 PRODUCE December 21 Tin 75 Tons $70.25 Gambler 13 Pepper White 32% Flake Tapioca 3*4 Pearl Sago Small Copra. Sundried 5.80 Sago, flour 3.10 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins 5.18 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per 2 tins 4.78 Socony Motor Gasoline ex pump per British Imperial gallon 96 Socony134 words
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Article96 1931-12-22 15 Yesterday's Alteration Buyers Sellers Hong Kong Tin (ss) 12s 13s Kampong (10) 6s 7s Kinta Dredge (sl> 1.02 1.07 Kuchai Tin Dredge <$1> 65 70 Pangnga Rivers (ss) 2s 9d 3s 9d Penawnts <$1» 55 60 Pungah 10s 11s Southern Malayan (ss 8s 6d 9s 3d x.d.96 words
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Article17 1931-12-22 15 Mr. W. T. Robertson, of the Taiping Rubber Plantations. Ltd.. Trong. has left for Home on furlough.17 words
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Article685 1931-12-22 15 Highly Satisfactory Results The fifth annual general meeting ol the Sh&rehoiders of Penawat (Ma'ayai Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd.. was held at the Registered 4 Office of the Company. Chartered Bank < Chambers. Penang. on Friday. 1 Mr. J. J. Saunders (Chairman l presided 1 and the others present685 words
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Article381 1931-12-22 15 Company Legislation of MoneyLender's Opposed Tie- report of the Central Indian Banking Inquiry Committee appointed over a year ago under the chairmanship of an Indian Member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and having as its personnel members selected from a wide range cf interest::, has now been381 words
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Advertisement1097 1931-12-22 15 aaaaja __ce>_ mmmmmm mmxaamamm. f -tnaninnce m force ntci m aSi f **w,* m w The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., lid. CTi tcu. poi ated Id tne m**** 9etttan_n-ta) HBAD OFFIOB: Qroa. .Eastern ux. Bulicitna. Oocll Onset. Slnpapoea LONDON omct: I?. Old Jewry; KO ma Oompany baa 00.000 deposited1,097 words
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Article580 1931-12-22 16 INNING'S DEFEAT Depressing Hatting Display TEST ENDS IN THREE DAYS Reuter's Service J Sydney. Dec. 21. Failing; just as badly «n their second innings as they had dene m the flrat the South A f Hears acre defeated by Australia m the seeend Test match at Sydney580 words
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Article46 1931-12-22 16 Egyptian Player m the Final London, Dec. 12. In the semi-finals of the Amateur Squash Rackets Championship. W. MacPherson beat Captain V. Cazalet (holder) 9—lo, 9—7, 9 4, 9 o; and Amir Bey (Egypt) beat G. Jameson, 4 9, 7—9, 9—3. 9 o, 9—l.46 words
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Article60 1931-12-22 16 The following have been invited to play hockey f:r S.C.C. vs. Malaya Command Officers on Monday, the 28th. inst. on the Padang: H. A. Exley; O. R. S. Bateman, J. E. Henry; B. E. Ablitt. P. C. Sands. C. A. Carey; E. A. Joy. C. B. Maxwell, P.60 words
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Article39 1931-12-22 16 The folk wing will represent the Public Services m their match to-day with the Malaya Command ofllcers on the Padang: Gilmour; Minns, Cooke, Tremlett, Haxworth; Kirke, Moflatt, Johnson. O'Driscoll, Prend, Nickels, Shelley, Anderson, Sym, Evans.39 words
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Article59 1931-12-22 16 Among the passengers on board the President Harrison now m port is Mr. Frank Frisch, one of the leading players m the American National Baseball League. He is a member of the famous St. LcuLs Cardinals, and he has just completed a successful tour with all-star American baseball team m59 words
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Article657 1931-12-22 16 PERFECT CONDITIONS Interesting Races m Both Classes Sunday was a most fitting day to conclude the year's racing programme, at the R.S.Y.C. for the weather was perfect and the racing of the best. Certainly no better breeze or finer weather has gladdened the hearts of657 words
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Article301 1931-12-22 16 Twelfth Anniversary Celebrations The Amateur Sporting Association celebrated its twelfth anniversary on Saturday and Sunday at the Patron's sea -side bungalow 5 l 4 milestone, Pasir Panjang. The function was attended by a large number of members and guests. There were very keen competitions m the sports301 words
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28 1931-12-22 16 A 9 hole eclectic competition will be held over the week-end. A Mixed Foursome competition will take place on Sunday afternoon, December 27th.28 words
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Article154 1931-12-22 16 MANY NEW "CAPS" Team to Meet Springboks on Jan. 2. AARVOLD AS CAPTAIN [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 21. The English Rugby selection committee has decided upon a bold policy for the opening of the international season and new "caps" predominate m the side chosen to154 words
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Article354 1931-12-22 16 Singapore Maintain Lead The matches m the Taiping tournament which were cancelled on Wednesday were worked off on Thursday morning m cloudy weather and on a soft ground (says The Times of Malaya). The position at close of play on Monday was as follows. Singapore 4*) heap 0354 words
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Article143 1931-12-22 16 Juggler's Death After Brushing His Teeth Milan, Dec. 13. Rastelli. known all over the world as the King of jugglers, died m his Villa at Bergamo as the result of a rush of blood to the brain. Aged thirtyfive. he leaves behind a wife and three children.143 words
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Article50 1931-12-22 16 Famous Tennis Player 111 m S. America Cologne. Dec. 12. The family of the German tennis champion. Miss Cilly Aussem, have received two cables from Santiago de Chile, stating that she is progressing favourably. She is suffering from liver irflammation and appendicitis, but an operation is probably avoidable.50 words
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Article47 1931-12-22 16 Canadian Team m Europe Berlin, Dec. 13. The Canada ice hockey team, paying their annual visit to Europe, encountered a German national team at the Sport Palast on Saturday night. A weU-contested game ended as usual In a Canadian victory, by eight goals to nil.47 words
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Article45 1931-12-22 16 There were some notable individual scoring feats m the Scottish League matches on Dec. 12. Two forwards— Morgan of Falkirk, and Aitken of Kilmarnock— scored four goals against Clyde and Dundee United respectively while Napier (Celtic), Balfour (Dundee) and Meechan (St. Mirren) performed the hat-trick45 words
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Article596 1931-12-22 16 LORD DELAMERE Peer Who Helped to Develop Kenya Lord Delamere, whose death m Kenya Colony was reported from Nairobi m mail week, was one of the pioneer settlers m Kenya and had done more for development there than any other man. He died from heart596 words
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Article234 1931-12-22 16 Muslim Merchants' Protest (By Our Muslim Correspondent) In connection with the increase m cable rates ruling between India and British Malaya, the Penang Muslim Merchants' Society has forwarded to the Members for Industries and Commerce, Government cf India, the following letter: "As a result of the234 words
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Article95 1931-12-22 16 Paris Dec. J3. An extraordinary story is going tna rounds of the Press. It is stated that the Ministry of Justice has ordered an investigation of the charge that the big Banks contain among their employees Communist cells who organise frcm time to time market movements for95 words
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Advertisement176 1931-12-22 16 TfisMatfereAfoce Records from SHOW OF SHOWS B 5788— Singin' m the Bathtub Hylton's Orch. B 3359— Lady Luck Chick Endor. B 3359— Singin' m the Bathtub Chick Endor. B 3326— Singin' m the Bathtub Grade Fields Can be obtained at MOXTTRIES "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES Consult us176 words
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