The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1931
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Title Section16 1931-12-23 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,526. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S& WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article329 1931-12-23 1 A Gazette Extraordinary issued last night m tlfics increases m letter and telegraph lates to come intc operation on January I— Page 11. A statement from the Acting Colonial Secretary deals with the proposed customs m union Page 11. j Chiarg Kai-shek left Nanking by 'plane, great329 words
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Article1647 1931-12-23 1 All strata of Bore are to be found on ships, and are well known to all \\i o travel. Thero is surely no excuse for many of the people one meets and with whom one has to live during a voyage. A mental jar, that charm of1,647 words
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Advertisement288 1931-12-23 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE FRESH. PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORBB. RAFFLES FfOTEL THIS EVENING INFORMAL AFTER DINNER TFA r>AISJr«T? DANCE ICjJ\ UAINCJa 9.30 to midnight. 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Special engagement of P. and O. s.s. Corfu Orchestra. THURSDAY288 words
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Advertisement259 1931-12-23 1 PRICE fjpl QUALITY RIGHT t fflBH RIGHT THEREFORE* SUPPORT BE J VIBHII EMPIRE BRITISH! PRODUCTS! EUROPE HIHOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT.— THURSDAY, December 24th SPECIAL DINNER AND CINDERELLA DANCE.— CRACKERS AND CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS.— Tickets $3.00. CHRISTMAS NIGHT.— FRIDAY, December 25th, YULETIDE DINNER.— DISTRIBUTION OP CRACKERS259 words
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Advertisement116 1931-12-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS h Tcnc.:vz Page 2. Pleasing presents m jewellery— Page 10. "Honeymoon Lane" at the Pavilion— Page 9. "The Life of the Party"— at the Capitol— t Page 9. 1 Alhambra is showing "The Spider" to-night Page 9 CHRYSLER RIDING EASE Useful Presents TEA TRAYS CARVED NEST OF TABLES116 words
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Advertisement21 1931-12-23 1 KLtM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE. FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADINO PROVISION STOREB.21 words
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Article160 1931-12-23 2 Alhambra's Christmas Programme The A lhai libra's Christmas programme opens to-night, axid appears to provide excellent holiday entertainment. The feature picture of the programme is -The Spider." a thrilling .tnri unusual mystery picture staged almost entirely In a theatre, and starring Edmund Lowe, with Lois Moran and El160 words
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Article90 1931-12-23 2 A cable announces the death on Dec. 2 of Lord HindJip, former Junior Whip, House of Lords, at the age of 54. Loid Hindlips home was at Hindlip Hall. Worcester, and he owned about 3,500 acres. For the nrst time m the history of the church, a special service for90 words
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Advertisement458 1931-12-23 2 GIFTS THAT APPEAL TO LADIES. PERFUMES.— H oubigant, Co'/ Lentheric, Guerlain, Chanel. EAXJ DE COLOGNE— 47II. LAVENDER WATER.— Potter and Moore, Yardley BATH SALTS. BATH AND TOILEI SOAPS. PERFUME SPRAYS ANE ATOMISERS. COFFRETS. PRICES UNCHANGED. See our selection First. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Battery Road. BUSINESS CARDS. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS458 words
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Advertisement563 1931-12-23 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE i» 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 of Anti-Malarial Mixture to the Health Dept. during 1932. Date of Closing 4 p.m.563 words
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Advertisement509 1931-12-23 2 NOTICE. EXCHANGE BANKS. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on Friday, December 25th, Public Holidays. Saturday, December 26th, THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. Notice is hereby given that the Rubber Market will be closed officially on the following days, being Public Holidays, Friday,509 words
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Advertisement264 1931-12-23 2 FEDERATED MALAY S TATE RAILWAYS CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS CHEAP TICKETS fc V fc»K W H ER t Hi k 1 V Vfc litail x^s^ /jM Jmßf §M O OTH j^^ Parker Duofold yr As trim as a sailing yacht and as fleet the streamlined Parker Duofold with "Pressurelees Touch**264 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous205 1931-12-23 2 THE WEEK i Wednesday. 23rd. High Water. 08.40, 9.0 ft., 22.24. 8.2 ft. "Rotary Tiffin: Mr. A. B. Jordon on The Temples of Canton. Municipal Commission 2.15 p.m. Rugby. S.C.C. vs. PS., at S.C.C. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Malaya Command, at S.C.C. S.R.C. vs. Gloucestershire Regt. at Tanglin. I.A. vs. "C"205 words
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Article806 1931-12-23 3 RESEARCH MARVELS The Link Between Radio and Weather The Evening News Wireless Correspondent has toured the Radio Research Station at Slough to see the extraordinary things that are done there m wireless research things that constantly help to improve wireless for the listener m the806 words
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Article148 1931-12-23 3 Mr. Fimmen's Far East Visit London, Dec. 3. The question of the Government of India's refusal of visa to Mr. E. D. O. Fimmen, Secretary of the International Workers' Federation, was raised m the Commons. Mr. Hicks asked for the reasons for the refusal seeing that Mr. Pimmen148 words
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Article25 1931-12-23 3 Essex magistrate What have you to say about getting drunk Man Nothing. I [have had my good time. I am now prepared for the worst.25 words
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Article494 1931-12-23 3 The Malayan Primer, published by the Malaya Publishing House, Ltd. This bright little book has been compiled by two Government lady teachers and illustrated by Mr. R. Walker, Art Master. The text is excellent and full of local colour; there is no page m it which494 words
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Article272 1931-12-23 3 Looting by Military and Police Alleged Srin.Lß.ir. Nov. .It. 'The military and thr police looted un. Ouj wcmen were outraged. The polk/* fired from one gate and the military from another." Tru> was the evidence tendered before the Mlddlcton Inquiry by twenty witnesses to-day. Then was no variation272 words
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Article93 1931-12-23 3 DAN CING MARATHON Nice. D*c. S. Fourteen couples and one solo dancer who are participating m the world's dancing marathon championship were still going .strong over the wck-end with only fifteen minutes' rest m each hour I They have danced continually for over a fortnight. Now they are so tired93 words
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Article28 1931-12-23 3 I and a similar story MMKBlag The PosMbilnnv of a Vacuum Cleaner (previously published 111 The Tfttler) are now published m book form at a shilling by Melhuen&.28 words
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Advertisement242 1931-12-23 3 M E Vfcl I IMPROVED il^^^^k TREAD /^^■^^H TYRE MnM^^^^^^^Kk I DISTINGUISHED IN STYLE Rugged and handsome, a* Added Non-Skid outstanding looks as m pm f format that's th« N«w MlleS Ot WeOf AlUW«Ofhw tf»odTyr^ mod* byGood^ar Greater Traction i S»' 'i'simSl'jß'^E!? *5 I btrpii^thi'tiv ii» ~*~"v I 1 Conquer242 words
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Advertisement191 1931-12-23 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES: U, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied for191 words
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Article637 1931-12-23 4 CUSTOMS UNION To the Editor. Sir, "It has happily been consistent with the ipolicy of Great Britain, and m accordance with the principles of the East India Company, that Singapore should be established a free port and that no sinister, no sordid view, no consideration of637 words
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Article130 1931-12-23 4 Kaye Don to Make Another Attack [British Radio Official Service] Rugfoy, Dec. 22. It is announced that Miss England 111, the racing motor-boat which Lord Wakefield is having built with a view to an attack on the world water speed record, will be constructed m the Thames130 words
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Article108 1931-12-23 4 Bavarian Crown Jewels Sold at Christie's [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 22. Special interest was envinced at Christie's to-day m a sale which included the crown jewels of Bavaria, sent to England three weeks ago. The famous Blue Diamond, which became the property of the108 words
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Article67 1931-12-23 4 Plenary Meeting of the Committee [British Radic^-Offlcial Service] Ru*by, Dec. 22. According to a Press telegram from Basle, when the committee under the Young Plan met to-day a proposal to adjourn until Dec. 28, was defeated. The plenary meeting will be held at noon to-morrow and it67 words
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Article201 1931-12-23 4 Promise of Record Success [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 22. The British Industries Fair to be held next February promises to be the most successful ever held. The indications are that a record number of buyers are coming from all over the world and the last year's201 words
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Article473 1931-12-23 4 Tenggiri. dried do 24 Sotcng, dried [cuttle fish] Chma do 63 Sepat. dried Saigon (large) do 22 Prawns, dried (Ist quality) do 60 Prawns, dried (2nd quality) do 45 Fishroe. salted (terubok) do 85 VEGETABLES Beans. Long Kati 06 Beans, French do 14 Beans, sprouts (taugeh) do473 words
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Advertisement81 1931-12-23 4 A TOILET MECGiiITY* f^l I TAVjCUM i!u I. POWDER r* v/ !jL rv 3ouet ~*!A Vk^'* 55^ S KJIS Manufactured By THE ERASMIC CO., LTD. LONDON PARIS. Agents SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. S.S., F.M.S. and Sarawak. WKBmtKBMW^^ OLD SCOTCH 9P WlWliliii 'liH KfIPPRECIOTCD H ll FROii J I^PENfINC k n^c\\81 words
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Advertisement218 1931-12-23 4 /UNTRE&TBI MlLk\ BOTH WHOLE AND m SMMKPwBE^* W^ ▼dm* m 1 LITTLE AWWAOUTIC ACTIVITY tteit tnat frcsfe eo^rs 9 smSMU contains alntost no foaow» tint m too* made tfHXttSio!sa^ H^^ MM jpU T Baft added- Ostefin vitamin D I Clinical experience proves that as a I result of this addition218 words
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Article3145 1931-12-23 5 WELL-FURNISHED HOUSE Evidence Against Laverton and Mrs. Campbell A PROTEST OVERRULED further evidence was recorded by the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd, yesterday, m the case m which R. H. C. Laverton,' manager of Raffles HoteL and Mrs. Sylvia t ampbeU, a boarding house proprietress, are3,145 words
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Article202 1931-12-23 5 At the conclusion of the preliminary enquiry m the Penang Police Court. Phuan Haulian and Teh Siew Goh, who were charged with the possession of seditious document?, were ccmmitted to stand their trial at the next Assizes. The evidence given shewed that these two raids were the me-it* important carried202 words
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Article364 1931-12-23 5 "Mere Fine Not a Deterrent" Breaches of the Child Marriage Act, olheri wise known as the Sarda Act, should bt punished not by the mere imposition of fines but by imprisonment. A fine tcuahes the pecket of the offenders without touching their conscience. This view was expressed364 words
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Article181 1931-12-23 5 Gifi From government Taken by Creditors II it. i\ i.i. Nov. 27. for the first time m the history of the Dutch East Indies a lawyer, on behalf of his client*, lias put a distress on two islands. This happened two days ago when Mr. Mai amis, a181 words
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Advertisement348 1931-12-23 5 pm /txrdoyo* manag* 9 k*tp ihw Jim m this btayfy cfimot* fSjpj rf/ ahvqy drmJk WhoAr? <%**£ fkily which contour maturdgm tEJ and doe* mt bu** on* out* /KHd\ AfiolUnans iHt|)||li*i V pTiiiiiiij;'' I,!;;!:!!!?* .11'. .i.'.'.'.lli: 'I'l^fffi rmttllllllUHi ttf* xiirH^'" ti iil^^^^^^^C^ 1 JJ I' JJ 13 J J TTIJI;348 words
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Article, Illustration1299 1931-12-23 6 Our Chess Editor - Chess Problems and Solutions. Our Chess Editor By Problem No. 133: (by R. H. Legge) J Black i piece. International Chess Here is another fine mime from the Bled! Yuuo. lavin> Tournament. The play on both! skki will be found to bo very clever and instructive, especially towards the end1,299 words
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Article, Illustration255 1931-12-23 6 Pronunciation Puzzler foV a Judge "I am afraid that he does not speak EiVfelish fluently." said Mr. Clifford Mortimer ill the I Probate Court. V "I am afraid I cannot help you." said Injustice Langtoo. "You must not supposed *peak Welsh because when you cHlltd a tow!D255 words
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Article, Illustration945 1931-12-23 6 (By ELY CULBERTSON) IT Is a genuine pleasure to >fe a oittirult hand at Contract expertly played by the Declarer and accurately defended by his adversaries. Often it is touch and pa to whether Dr not the Declarer will be able to batter down his opponents* defenses or woether945 words
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Article53 1931-12-23 6 Constantinople. Dec. 10. The German aviatrix. Bill Beinhorn, has carried out successfully the fourth stage of her; Asia flight. She flew m splendid weather from here to Konia, where, since there is no airport,' she landed m an open fteld. The next stage is over the Taunus53 words
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Article, Illustration1000 1931-12-23 6 HORATIUS - Bridge Notes and Problems. HORATIUS f VT 'i THE SAVING OVEK-BID A sage once remarked that he would tell the character of any man after watching him p-ay cards. A keen psychological student would probably find plenty of data for his deductive powers if he played the part el kibitzer1,000 words
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Article505 1931-12-23 6 Great Bridge Tournament Begins (By Roger Batchelder) New York. Mm "The Battle of tin- Systems" trill bt the world of contract bridg ataitttf De« cember 7. and it should prove to be thimportant and significant card |MM on m M Ely Culbertson. father of the505 words
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Article49 1931-12-23 6 Further Duties Imposed P.i riv lA Decree providing additional dutfci ports from countries with »i d.pr.r:.... rency. was published to-day m I Offlciel. The duties wUI bt m^' w per cent, on goods fron> o*m<* cent. or. Roods from England. BrtlMg j Egypt. Finland. Norway. Alf**" UrtifftMT-49 words
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2660 1931-12-23 7 TALES OF MALAYA The First Rubber Boom and its Aftermath The following yarns about British Malay* have at least this merit, if, as it is hoped, H ft still a merit to-day, that they are true, write* a contributor to the Straits Echo.2,660 words
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Article153 1931-12-23 7 Wants To Grow Her Curls Again Mary Pickford. now nearing forty, wants to be -The Worlds Sweetheart" again, with all the long curls that the role carrlas. "Kiki," her last talkie, portrayed her as a' madcap chorus girl addicted tc gold-digging. I But the picture did not score153 words
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Article309 1931-12-23 7 Broadway Stars Give a Prison 1 Display New York. Nov. 25. Behind the walls of the prim StaU- Prison at Auburn. New York, former show girls who one* adorned Broadway theatres, but are now convicts, last night staged the "Auburn Follies." A crowd of 200 of309 words
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Article161 1931-12-23 7 Comedy of S. C. Hose's Arrest < aJrutta. Not. 19 T pay or MM to pay. That is the question now PUHtfOf thr officials of the Ben«al Oarernmtnt m connexion with the sum of R> 72 beta* Maimed by the steamship cc mpany. v hah161 words
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Article54 1931-12-23 7 Mr H. C R. Rendle. formerly Swoud Attain Adviser, Muar. returns Irum leavv Btxt week and will PO to Teluk Anson as A D O Lower Perak. m place of Mr H. A. L. Lurkham! w^L^uuiitsiutoa^ M*. RenOJe w»» for «om<. years one of Perak's best Rurty players uuri m54 words
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Advertisement204 1931-12-23 7 Order Your Xmas Turkey Now. WB HAV %r^Ei L D L iik T D i TocK o" JMs^M > SBsl K^^ -*JP- '-A'' f^f" 1 a Wr \J n V>i jr tv i /f iff -A t. H£'S A F/N£ FELLOW!! Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. STANTON NELSON Co. Ltd.204 words
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Advertisement251 1931-12-23 7 SEVEN POINTS w Fr Kagllaa and the fbrmarieti I w Country Milk. of bone and fleah ta I Ilk 2 f«ANUFACTURB VoV*" I B Under ideal condi- I B tioaeat West Country 5 PREPARATION. I X Field Factories. The Tha «atl»»f I *^Cow A Gate" pro- foods to prepare. I251 words
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Article810 1931-12-23 8 A COUNTRY LIFE And A Husband Who Will Not Bore Her Almost the first thing she said was that London was "mawrvclous." And that strained my judicial detachment almost to the point of collapse. I have had that remark hurled at me m so many different810 words
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Article114 1931-12-23 8 Two Drowned and Another Injured Taiping, Dec. 14. Owing to the heavy rains, the Kinta Degongroad connecting Kampar with Teluk Anson was under water m four places and was impassible to traffic. At Tapah while three constables were endeavouring to remove a log of wood blocking114 words
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Article89 1931-12-23 8 Patalung. now that it is, perhaps, drying itself, must regret that the fates were unkind Dn the 4th inst., for only 12.99 inches of rain were registered on that day. After all if one has survived 12.99 inches of rain inside twentyfour hours, the little more to bring the figure89 words
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Article881 1931-12-23 8 WON BY WAITING Solitary and Musical Luxury By GEORGE CECIL According to the comforting old saying, which has been handed down throughout the ages, everything comes U those who kno>\ how to wait. This certainly applies to a recluse who, for years, had longed to possess881 words
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Article141 1931-12-23 8 St. Andrew's Church, Ipoh. was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday between Mr. G. L. Gibscn, of the Trigonometrical branch of the Survey Department, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson. of Wellington, New Zealand, and Miss M. V. McGill. daughter of Mrs. D. McGill and the late Mr.141 words
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Article303 1931-12-23 8 Making Everything Waterproof The inventor and I got into conversation across a table m one of these vast public palaces of marble and mass feeding. At first be had on m? the vaguely dirturbing effect wh'rh j any exhibition of strong personal emotion ha >303 words
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Article71 1931-12-23 8 Tunnelled into a Sand H<ll at Wellington WHIi! eton. N s Two boys, were buried alive KMtti of sand here to-day. They had tunnelled iMfi boh hill and, while th-y W9Kt MOOptoi i «rards to admit light, the UannH coll A bey outside raised an alarm71 words
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Article52 1931-12-23 8 Mr. J. D. Paul, the MOOWI WO Paul, will be married to Ma Uan HMB7, the second teUfhter cl M p< Pilly. late Cashier. FM.S.K. Ki»* on the 28th. inst. at 7 am at I St. Andr w at Kurumbikar m. In; D. Paul is a tearher m St FWM*52 words
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Advertisement347 1931-12-23 8 Instinctively you seek the best [!K^S2ES value /or your money. That is Jfei2f&] why you will choose Cerebos pspf^Hsl Salt. Because of its purity you use less and there is no Waste. remains dry m any climate and /g^^jfmßm pours freely to the last grain. (■K^9Qlwh9 vepsc>osy /!m pouter litu.347 words
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Advertisement309 1931-12-23 8 I BUY BRITISH GOODS 1 I CHRISTMAS I AMD ♦Jl t NEW YEAR GIFTS BRITISH HALL MARKED STERLING SILVER E.P.N.S. WAIU <► Large Selection. Slump Prices V AN EXAMPLE \lßr M '"^^^^^^P^^^Pol^^fefcESßijfM I i bb^S B^ HD^LbB IbW^a I m» BBBBF I fc v IV&BkKXI^ IJr VM BKJ I^^^^ h^fe^^Sßk^Bßß^^309 words
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Advertisement299 1931-12-23 9 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 /t's a show that will give you the Real X'mas feeling BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $3, $2, $1. BOOKING PHONE 6903,299 words
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Advertisement93 1931-12-23 9 A /A Jv' J/\\ i^\ A A A GREAT PROGRAMME FOR XMAS WEEK! Commencingjat the MATINEE TODAY at 3.15 6^5 1 TO-NIGHT 1 9JL5 j The Screen's Funniest Comedienne The Famous "Gold-digger of Broadway LIGHTNER IN Warner Bros ALL-COLOUR Riot of Fun Laughter "THE LIFE OF THE PARTY See Winnie,93 words
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Advertisement110 1931-12-23 9 The Management of the ABiambra i Theatre desires to wish its many Patrons a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. "FOX 1932" AND THERE'S A GUARANTEE OF MIGHTY ENTERTAINMENT Presenting the GREATEST THRILL Picture ever MADE II CHILLS THRILLS LAUGHS SCREAMS The Audience is requested to remain seated during110 words
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Article69 1931-12-23 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. ROBERTSON.— On Dec. 5, 1901, to Mr. and Mrs. (nee Risk) D. S. Robertson, of Singapore, and 20, Woodland -terrace, Plymouth a son. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mrs. Foo Khee How and family beg to thank their many relatives and friends for their kind attendance and assistance at the funeral69 words
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571 1931-12-23 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1931. A LENTEN CHRISTMAS We make no apology for reverting this morning to the question of unemployment for it is one of Malaya's most pressing problems of the moment and we recognise a duty to keep the claims of those who have, through the571 words
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Article352 1931-12-23 10 There will be no publication of the Singapore Free Press on Saturday, Dec. 26th, and Friday, Jan. Ist, 1932. Mr. N. K. Bain has been appointed to officiate as District Officer, Lower Perak. Mr. D. G. Hall has been appointed to act as Superintendent, Trade and Customs Dept. Dr. R.352 words
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Article72 1931-12-23 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN I AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 22. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £141 15 16 (£l4l 3 16). Forward £144 15|16 (£144 3|16). The market is strong. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify72 words
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Article229 1931-12-23 10 Agriculture, who is at present on leave, is to be married on Jan. 5 to Miss Winnie Jackson, of Cork, who represented Ireland m ladies hockey internationals a few years ago. Mr. Jagoe returns to Malaya m February and will be accompanied by his wife. In the light of recent229 words
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Article39 1931-12-23 10 Birthday Celebration at Bangkok [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Dec. 21. The Queen celebrated her birthday yesterday and to-day and this afternoon gave a garden party to high government officials and the iiplomatic and consular corps.39 words
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Article816 1931-12-23 10 SINGAPORE'S BELATED CHRISTMAS Christmas Weather Forecast Brighter. Yuletide Spirit Forecast Ditto. You know what the weather was like yesterday (wTites a Free Press representative). With all fciiat rain it looked as if there was big depression moving southwards. Taking into account the undoubted string encies of the times too there816 words
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123 1931-12-23 10 An indication of the nature of the exhibits which will be 3een at the forthcoming Manufacturers' Exhibition next month is to be found m the memento of the Exhibition which, published by the Malaya Tribune Press Ltd. is low on sale, price 25 cents. The publication, vhich123 words
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964 1931-12-23 10 MUNICIPAL EXPERIMENT Motor That Docs Not Reuuin. Petrol A lorry that consumes fuel oil i 19 cents per gallon, and on thin carry its load twice as far as could f UI lle on petrol! That sounds too good to be tr.964 words
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Advertisement345 1931-12-23 10 REPLACES THE COCKTAIL MALDANO'S BROWN BRANDY WINE COMPOSED of the finest imported Muscatel wines skilfully blended and fortified by the addition of a small quantity of exquisite Old Cognac Brandy. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD.345 words
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Advertisement20 1931-12-23 10 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES FOR X'MAS U. S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.20 words
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Article634 1931-12-23 11 YOUR MAILS WILL COST YOU MORE INCREASES ON LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS THE CUSTOMS UNION The Oazette Extraordinary states: OrdJiuuice No. 87 (Post Office). AMENDMENTS R dilation 2 <a». Delete the words: 4 cents for any weight not exceeding 2 oz." 2 cents for every additional 2 ounces or t ruction634 words
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Article155 1931-12-23 11 Kingsford Smith's 'Plane Damaged I IReuter's Service] London. Dec. 21. Air Commodore Kingsford Smith's monoine, the Southern Star, which brought the tonal mails to England and was to have for Australia to-morrow with the New r mails, crashed into some trees when maka forced landing en route155 words
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Article71 1931-12-23 11 Woman Passenger Killed [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 22. The Anchor liner Tuscania arrived at Glasgow this morning having encountered violent seas m mid-atlantic. On three occasions the ship had to be hove to and on December 16 a heavy sea caused flooding m much of the71 words
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Article102 1931-12-23 11 Mr. Mac Donald and Supposed Interview [British Radio— Official Service] n Ru£by, Dec. 22. Prime Minister. Mr. Mac Donald. has '"jitieally repudiated the document Vtalrfl is <1 to have been m circulation m financial l-s Europe and America and which is MWd to record a conversation with him102 words
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Article66 1931-12-23 11 Statement by Cunard Company [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 22. The Cunard Company has issued of statement saying they will resume work on their new giant liner at the earliest moment consistent with traditional and well tried methods m financing. A trade union deputation will to-day urge66 words
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Article51 1931-12-23 11 Ban Imposed m i France [Reuter's Service] Paris, Dec. 22. The Chamber to-day drastically banned foreign labour by unanimously passing a Bill, under which all foreigners must have special ministerial permits to work m French public works and private undertakings. Employers infringing the new law are liable to51 words
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Article17 1931-12-23 11 [Reuter's Service] New York. Dec. 22. Mr. Winston Churchill left hospital to-day for his hotel.17 words
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Article714 1931-12-23 11 f TRAIL OF WRECKAGE Cameron Highlands Road Cleared [Prom Our Own Correrpondent] Ipoh, Dec. 22. The flood position is rapidly becoming a memory. It was reported to-day that several pontoons from Enggor are stuck m the trees at Teluk Anson and will be returned by railway. The714 words
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Article127 1931-12-23 11 Report of Advisory Committee [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 22. A sub-committee consisting of Signor Beneiuce, Sir Walter Layton, Herr Merchior and M. Rist, who are drafting the report of the special advisory committee of the Bank for International Settlements on Germany's ability to pay reparations laid down127 words
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Article36 1931-12-23 11 Dick Corbett the Bantam Champion [Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 21. At Manchester to-day m a fifteen round contest for the British bantam-weight championship and Lonsdale Belt, Dick Corbett (Bethnal Green) outpointed Johnny King (Manchester)36 words
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Article757 1931-12-23 11 NANKING MYSTERY Pressure From Certain Quarters GOVERNMENT RESIGNS [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Nankin;, Dec 22. After attending the opening ceremony of the plenary session of the Kuomintang this morning Chiang Kai-shek visited the military academy and then proceeded to the military aerodrome from where he unostentatiously hopped757 words
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Article128 1931-12-23 11 British Denial of Tokyo Statement TReuter's Service] London, Dec. 22. A statement from Tokyo that the British Ambassador handed the Japanese Government a note suggesting the postponement of the disarmament conference is officially denied It was stated a week ago that the British Government had telegraphed all its principle128 words
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Advertisement174 1931-12-23 11 For the Convenience OF Outstation Visitors TO Singapore Our Establishment Will be Open ON BOXING DAY MORNING ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Stiaits Settlements) SINGAPORE. I GOOD USED CARS B (POCTA I ILM BOIHE3O MOTOBSi RAX COLLAPSIBLE GATES PLAIN AND MID BAR PATTERNS f f ITs— fYT f |vy fwtftUm174 words
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Article1069 1931-12-23 12 HOME-COMING SCENES Only Five Feet Above The Sea A BRITISH 'PLANE I lan worth. Hmklcr's amazing flight broke all sorts of records. It was the firrt timo the Atlantic has been crossed m a light machine a British Puss Moth aeroplane it was. It was the first1,069 words
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Article1045 1931-12-23 12 THE FUNERAL A Former Colleague's Tribute <From Our Own Correspondent) The funeral of Mr. A. W. Still, former editor of the Straits Times, took place on Monday. Mr. Still, it will be remembered, underwent an operation about two years ago for internal trouble, which1,045 words
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Article2194 1931-12-23 12 RECORD TIN OUTPUT The Restriction Question The twenty-fifth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Pahang Consolidated Company, Limited, was held yesterday at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, London, E.C. Mr. H. Frisby (chairman and managing director) presided. The Secretary (Mr. Arthur Giffard) having read the notice2,194 words
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Article437 1931-12-23 12 MATTERS OF MALAYAN INTEREST DEVOLUTION SCHEME Subject of Discussion at Home [From Our Own Correspondent 1 The Government's new scheme for the Fede- rated and Unfederated Malay States is now the c subject of discussion and a good deal of it is received with friendliness. Most people's judgment just now437 words
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Article586 1931-12-23 12 States, and if kept on long enough will rum all but a few mines. No. the people that are jetting the benefit from this restriction scheme are first of all the Dutch, who have much better terms than the Malay States, for the simple reason. I suppose, that they could586 words
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Article56 1931-12-23 12 A five years eld boy who swallowed a whistle t which sounded when he breathed died recently at* Cardiff. At the inquest, the doctor stated that the whistle hnd ledged at the bot- j torn cf the right lung and that the boy there- r fore emitted a low whistle56 words
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Article498 1931-12-23 12 Raising the Standard of Design BUYERS MUST BE TEMPTED [Prom Cur Own Correspond*•:. The Prince of Wak-s h;us courage, 1.. he was laid low with a cold, but 1.. i to send a message to bo read ;it Ui dinner at Gatti's Restaurant, Strand. oJ sign and Industries498 words
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Article124 1931-12-23 12 Passengers flying m an air-1 t..t Item London to Paris had a thrillin: »«xpeTiencv when crossing the channel when they witnessed what ffll nenrly a very bad DOUteJon bttmi two large steamers. The piano was flyinc; tn bright sun above the cloud of f g below waA Hi124 words
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Article108 1931-12-23 12 A daily paper recently published Mm I I amusing itory. a luiy carrymi .1 P got into a railway compartment m v:. seated a man smoking a pipe. Aft. r the had started the lady asked him if mind removing his pipe which hi do.108 words
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Article87 1931-12-23 12 Morris Commercial Motors ltd. I completed for fclie Mucfttica C(»mm. Isle of Ely what is believed to I) travelling dental surgery. It i take a surgeon, nurse and varmT to the varir us schools. By th Education Committee hop* s to b ftl for educational pvrpotM th«- time87 words
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Article86 1931-12-23 12 A youth employed as a groom by I at Newcastle on Tyne stopped ill i m the early morning because he that if he were latv for work he I ■discharged. He slept on UK King's Cross and woke to find th:»t I has passed Newcastle :ind that the was86 words
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Article1155 1931-12-23 13 The Doctrine of Slow Back It It said I know nothing of such matters myself thui ihe new generation of dancers thinks it has discovered a brand-new, beautilul tune called the "Blue Danube." I was reminded of them the other day when reading Mr. Newton Wethered's very pleasant book,1,155 words
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Article673 1931-12-23 13 Lord Astor's Hope for the 1932 Derby The remaikable flat racing season of 1931 is going cut like a tornado after OC2 of the most hectic years that old-time regulars can recall, writes The Scout m the Daily Express. The three -day Manchester meeting ttted fca be673 words
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Article82 1931-12-23 13 67 Points m Hull Game London, Der. 12. The following are the results of the matches played under Union Rugby League rules to-day: Bramley 19. Oldham 7. Broughtcn 2. Halifax 8. Castleford 8. Salford 13. Huddersfield 6. Leeds 2. Hull 52. Kelghley 15. Hunslet 15, Swinton 11. Leigh82 words
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Article102 1931-12-23 13 Both Virsitics i>cfe;iijd Lcndcn. Dec. 12. It is notable that both Universities lost today. The Glasgow Academicals were remarkable for their splendid foot rushes. They were on level terms with Oxford at the interval with three points each, and added the winning points only m the last minute.102 words
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Advertisement436 1931-12-23 13 4 cylinder H wc-^fllF^ —-*J&^^^^^^MF^ I V Cjr^HM highest quality 4-cylioder Ai^n^^f amkmmli' «rw -L marine engines built today •l»™;. nnn *V^^^Z»-i KernMth 35 and 50 H.P. models, power +emLmmmti «JT7S Point for point, these Kermaths KPM^mSSr^SSuZ^Z offer coostrucnoo superiorities you line wodc k» Wo-> A i*i curt overlook: 330-cubk-inch436 words
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Advertisement357 1931-12-23 13 w§ 1 Destroys Teeth ow</ ro^s them of all lustre FILM is the cause of dull, dis- First, Pepsodent curdles film, colored teeth. It is also the then removes it m gentle safety to cause of serious tooth and gum dis- enamel. No other way will make orders. Run your357 words
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Advertisement913 1931-12-23 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOKTNIGHTLY 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 t ANTENOh Por Mseilles, Ldon, R'dam, H'burg Glasgow Dec.913 words
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Advertisement480 1931-12-23 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. *EIXERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA FOstTS AMD BUBS CAMAX HOMEWARDS. •m. OTTT OF a'IMPIB For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg Dee. 30 Jan. 3 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg Jan. 30 Feb, 1 OUTWARDS. TO480 words
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Advertisement465 1931-12-23 14 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m Kndand) 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. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. BbiraD*. 1931 1932 CHITRAL 15.000 Dec. 26 CORFU 15,009 Mar465 words
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Advertisement798 1931-12-23 15 O. S. K. Line. ,o» M ROPK AFRICA. NORTH AND SOI I H AMERIC A AND INDIA. KIWI MAIM lOS ANC.KLES and NKW YORK Oe 8 U Bsprtsa Freight Service) K^om Km i „«,N.,ON. RotK-rdam. Ha m b,r R and Am^,. via Port Swettenham. Colombo. Aden Suez anc Port Said.798 words
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Advertisement559 1931-12-23 15 I}/ OOLLAIi SiiA^HlP LLNES, LIX Mil j SAILING NOTICE \\m l\\ PRESIDENT LINERS IMM Ml I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON Mi FROM SINGAPOEt AND PENANG via COLOMBO l ill ■I 1 SVhZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES j I IB trnve Leave Leavr un\t \\M Ml I S'pcre. Spore.559 words
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Advertisement910 1931-12-23 15 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA] (Incorporated m Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERItIOWI Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight. Transhif nent, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. K-uresenthrives W the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*! of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION910 words
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Article238 1931-12-23 16 Lost German Ship Believed to Have Been Smuggler Oslo, Dec. 12. A score of persons are believed to have been drowned when an unknown German freighter went aground and shortly afterwards sank near Maloey light-house on the Norwegian coaj* during a terrific gale on Friday evening. A238 words
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Article278 1931-12-23 16 Ayrshire Milk Cows for Hong Kong Montreal, Nov. 13. Bound fcr Hong Kong, China. 35 head of pure bred Ayrshire milk cows are leaving Eastern Canada to-morrow on a journey of nearly 8.000 miles. These emigrant cattle have been .-elected from prize herds m the Dundas area of278 words
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Article164 1931-12-23 16 A new system of fumigation is being adopted m the United States for use m the case of vessels arriving loaded from dangerous or suspected ports. Such ships will m future be fumigated whilst loaded, before they are allowed to go to a berth, the object being164 words
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Advertisement605 1931-12-23 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m 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. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabin., de605 words
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Advertisement381 1931-12-23 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails nu, v w Tor| M.S. SILVERPALM Dec. 28 Jan. 4 P b 7 M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan. 25 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9381 words
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Advertisement164 1931-12-23 16 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LLNE Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LINE SILVER LINE, LTD San Francisco. Los Angeles and North Pacific Ports. Out >.*ili S'porf. Spore. M.s. SILVERMAPLE <S>. In P>rt D< c 23 m.V. BINTANG (P.) Jan 5 Jn 8 x m.v. SAPAROEA (P.) Jan 15 Jan. 17 x164 words
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Miscellaneous770 1931-12-23 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. j Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. j Tuesday and Friday 7.30 «jn. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, j Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu770 words
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Miscellaneous167 1931-12-23 16 Palima, Dut. 629, from Sourabaya 22, for Penang 22. Kedah, Brit. 1030. from Belawan Deli 22, for Penang, Belawan Deli 24. C THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Kistna 22; Rajula 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). Corfu 18;167 words
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Article103 1931-12-23 17 300 KILLED Inferno on Yangtse Steamer Shanghai, Dec. 14. A ghastly account of how 300 persons were killed as the result of a fire on board a ship is related by survivors of a Chinese steamer, the Tate, carrying 600 passengers across the Yangtse estuary. There was103 words
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Article97 1931-12-23 17 Per Lipis from Port Dickson: Mr. J. W. Leach. Per Kedah from Belawan: Mr. J. F. Meyer, Bishop Edwin F. Lee, Bishop James, Bishop and Mrs. J. C. Baker. From Penang: Mr. R. A. F. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Holgate, Mr. E. A. Schiese, Mr. and97 words
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Article311 1931-12-23 17 LBy Dutch Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 7. The following passengers are leaving London for the Straits on the Kashmir which sails on December 10th: Miss R. Abrahams, Mr. J. A. Baker, Mr. W. W. Coultas, Mrs. Coultas, Mr. C. H. G. Clark, Mrs. Clark.311 words
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Article344 1931-12-23 17 Effect on British Industries m Egypt tßy Dutch Air Mall] London, Dec. 7. In the House of Commons Lieut-Colonel Moore-Brabazon asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been called to the fact that the tolls charged by the Suez Canal Company are causing the344 words
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Article61 1931-12-23 17 Denmark's largest ferry motor-ship has recently been put m service »n the crossing of the Great Belt. The Minister of Transport declares tliat besides another motor-ship for the Great Belt, one for the Baltic service and one for the Kallundborg crossing will be built. The total will cost seven to61 words
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Article859 1931-12-23 17 P. and O. Company Take Delivery [By Dutch Air Mail] London, Dec. 7. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company have now taken delivery of the Carthage, the second of the two new ships for their India and Far Hast service. The Carthage, like her sister ship the859 words
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Article70 1931-12-23 17 36 Lives Lost Off Sardinia Rome, Dec. 14. The Italan naval tender Teseo foundered m t hurricane off the coast of Sardinia. Of 140 handr, thirty are known to have been drowned, and the rest are believed to have been saved. Later. According to an official statement70 words
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Advertisement409 1931-12-23 17 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE Telephone: 6056. Cable Address ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE features S!f Sp P f ar dail y- S P eci *l S JS If Pictures, serial story, S ge iatS tSS^^Jg *S^J™*** arti^ leS »^e?teSS M accessed to The409 words
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Advertisement361 1931-12-23 17 gS'j^- you are no sure na you've found th right brand of tobacco, let as Q^^^^^^^tJZi^Fr^^Sff recommend to you EDGEWORTH n i'lfflp Extra H »ffh Grade Pipe Tobacco, vacuum Packed, reaching you as L l& Ikn 'resh as the day it left the factory. H Wtk>< j£Mr Packed m two361 words
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Article185 1931-12-23 18 Conditions Contrasted by Lord Inchcape London, Dec. 9. The suggestion to give India Dominion status was a profound mistake, declared the Earl of Inchcape, presiding at the annual meeting of the P. and O. Steam Navigation Co. He contrasted India's numerous nationalities and religious creeds, with185 words
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Advertisement242 1931-12-23 18 PHILIPS DAYUGHT ELECTRIC UUIPS The daylight blue glass used m the construction of PHILIPS DAYLIGHT LAMPS gives the nearest approach to actual daylight attained by means of artificial light. Sole Agents United Engineers limited. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, 17-19 BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE AND BRANCHES. NEW SHIPMENTS X242 words
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Advertisement1130 1931-12-23 18 I BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m lengia^H by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, K.O. 2. Agencies and Rrnnffwr Alor Star Harbin Penang Amrltsar1,130 words
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Miscellaneous609 1931-12-23 18 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 •bout 5.20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from609 words
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Article51 1931-12-23 19 B .A.T. PROFIT £5,334,448 Final Dividend of I|B I cr C<©itt. HER I'RESS SERVICE COPY RIG HTI London, Dec. 22. announced that the B.A.T. profit for .ar amounted to £5.334.448. It is proposed I Una I dividend of 3 1-3 per cent. a total of 20 per cent; Interim 451 words
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Article413 1931-12-23 19 Attitude of Governments Concerned \4i P. H Caudwell, Manchester Street, writes us [oUowi to The Financial N la dealing uiih Tin Restriction on the note* of four contributor "Lex" usual, to the paint 'When the full written." be ICnaiKM. "the industry's as will probably oooeern tteasaaWw less ,ith413 words
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Article350 1931-12-23 19 Vltscsrs Symington and Wilson. London bro m their weekly circular dated Nov. 2 state: Stocks have increased In twelve months b; I U 000 tons while the increase .since Augus t. that Ls m two months, amounts to tin «i!v appalline: figure of 32.750 tons. Accord R350 words
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Article842 1931-12-23 19 Loss of $10,544 on Past I Year -p The report of the directors of The Malaka 1 Pinda Rubber Estates, Limited to be presented I at the annual meeting at Chan Sze Onn on I Wednesday Dec. 30 stated. After allowing I for depreciation amounting to $5,953.60 on842 words
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Article336 1931-12-23 19 EXCHANGE RATES December 22 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2j4 9(32 London, 3 months' sight 2{4 7 [32 London, 60 days' sight 2|4 533 London, 30 days' sight 2\4% London, demand 2(4 3|32 London. T.T. 214 I|l6 Lyons and Paris, demand 930 Hamburg, demand 155 New York,336 words
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68 1931-12-23 19 December 22ni., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.B.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 1 lift Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 10 10 i February 10^ 11 Jan.-March 10 i 11 April- June II 1 II 1 Tone of Market Dull Steady. Latest Cable: London68 words
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Article960 1931-12-23 19 TUESDAY, DEC. 22ND 19S1 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Asara Kumbang 24s 25s t Austral Malay 18s 20s i Ayer Hitain (ss) 10s 3d 11s 3d cxL i Bangrin Tin 10s 9d 11s 9d i Batang Padang ($1) 05 12 i Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 i Bukit960 words
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Article181 1931-12-23 19 Mr. Windeatt on Restriction Scheme (Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 Ipoh, Dec. 22. The annual meeting of Sungei Luas Tin Dredging held at Ipoh yesterday was the occasion of an interesting criticism of tin restricion by the Hon. Mr. T. R. A. Windeatt. head >f Osborne Chappel.181 words
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Article58 1931-12-23 19 Amsterdam Rumours Denied [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Dec. !2. The Financial News Amsterdam correspondent states that rumours that a definite plan for rubber restriction has been agreed are denied. The only definite news is that Dutch rubber producers reported on the London meeting to the Dutch Government,58 words
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Article148 1931-12-23 19 Changes m Representative Prices i Cmu-d Press AmoclaUol j New York, 19 21. American Can. Com. 63 7 S 62', Cities Service s'_. 5X Colombia Gas and Elec 13 7 s 13 Curtis Wright l l 1% Electric Bond and Share 11 :< 4 10 S,148 words
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Article189 1931-12-23 19 I butisn Radio Official Bervice J Dec. 12 19 21. Amsterdam 8.39 815 32 87 16 •Athens 260 sellers 262 260 j 'Bombay Is. 6 9 64d. Is. 6 9 64d. Is. 6 9 64d. Berlin 14.20 14 14 516 [Brussels 24 24 7 16 24 :i s Bucharest189 words
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Article193 1931-12-23 19 Slump m American Deliveries IBy Dutch Air Mail I London, Dee. 7. The worst feature m the November tin statistics was the slump m American deliveries to 3.550 tons, comparing with 5,385 tons foe October, and 6.270 tons for the same month last year. But for this the193 words
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Article35 1931-12-23 19 Mr. W. F. Mosbergen (Nominated by the Eurasian Association,) Ls to be a member of the Social Hygiene Advisory Board for the Settlement of Singapore m place of Mr. Claude Da Silva resigned. I i35 words
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Article768 1931-12-23 19 The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics. S.S. and F.M.S.. during the period from December Ist to 12th. inclusive, and are available for public use m the Reference Library, Pullerton Building. Singapore. Application may be made by members of the public resident In768 words
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Article1638 1931-12-23 20 The Trc.phv Match. A Shock for Singapore.—Ard a Tcnic? Ccmic Rugby.— Mr. H. L. Marshall's Illness. Singapore Golf Captain m Ii diar. Champioi ship. Duke's Defeat the Welch Regiment m Army Rugby Link with Earliest F.M.S. Colony Cricket Severed. If there m re any Perak supporters watching1,638 words
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Article162 1931-12-23 20 SELANGOR T. C. Entries for Christmas Amateur Meeting Entries for the Selangor T.C. Christmas Amateur Race Meeting on December 24th and 26th are Horses Classes 3 and 4 (combined). Tambour Battant, Kali. Bob-the-Gorger, Speardale, Fortalone. Ethelwocd, Miss Taiping, Prcwess. Ramona, Carry On. Gay Deceiver, Avrona. Manoh Veham.162 words
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Article189 1931-12-23 20 The Christmas Pudding Match The Christmas Pudding match between the S.C.C. and the Glcucesters on the Padang tc-morrow appears m the local rugger programme for this season, providing a comic relief to the serious matches. The players' positions will be reversed, backs becoming forwards and vice veisa. and189 words
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Article48 1931-12-23 20 Egyptian Wins Amateur Title London. Dec. 14. In a Bath Club squash rackets championship final Amir Bey (Egypt) defeated W. MacPherson 9 7. 9 6. 4 9. 5 9. 9 o. Bey ivas favourite this year and is the first overseas :cmpetitor to win the title.48 words
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Article22 1931-12-23 20 Dark Blues beat Edinburgh Acads Londen, Dec. 14. Edinburgh Academicals lost to Oxford University to-day by 11 points to 3.22 words
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Article838 1931-12-23 20 ACCOUNTANT'S EVIDENCE Mention of New Charges The case m which a Eurasian named Pestana, a Chinese named Oh Wan Hee and his wife, Chan Chin Siao, are charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of $39,600 was continued yesterday before the Second Police Magistrate,838 words
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Article108 1931-12-23 20 DECEMBER LADIES' SPOON The replay has resulted m a win for Mr* G. R. Wiseman with a score of 2 down. CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS A 9 hole Eclectic Competition will be held over the Christmas week-end. A Mixed Foursome Competition will take place on Sunday, December 27th. NEW108 words
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Article34 1931-12-23 20 The Reverend m. Dodswpjth, District Superintendent, M. E. Mission, jffjuala Lumpur and t^e far. J. j. gingham, qf Ipo*. werfe to have dedicated the foundation stone of a new Church at Sentul yesterday. 134 words
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Article362 1931-12-23 20 The Second Capitol Recital The musically-minded public of Singapore and we use that description advisedly for the audience at last night's second and last recital of the master violinists visit was a select rather than a large one as audiences go even m this city owe a debt362 words
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Article184 1931-12-23 20 Jolly Tanglin Club Gathering Tanglin Club presented a charmingly festive appearance on Monday evening, when the Club entertained about sixty children at a fancy dress party. The Club wore its bright Christmas decorations and the dresses of the kiddies made up a very pretty scene, m which all184 words
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Article152 1931-12-23 20 Children*' Christinas Entertainment The Rctary Club of Singapore is extending its efforts this year m entertaining childrer on connection with Christmas festivities. Tw< enema shows have been arranged, viz. at the Rcxy Theatre to-day (Wednesday) at 3 p.m for the children of the Katong and Geylang districts and152 words
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Article253 1931-12-23 20 We acknowledge the receipt of seasonal greetings and wishes for a "very much brighter New Year" from the publishers of Straits Produce m the form of a more than usually generous supply of humour m prose, rhyme and caricature, m fact, a bumper number. Mr Santry's cartoon253 words
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Advertisement286 1931-12-23 20 TfisMasfersVoice Records from SHOW OF SHOWS B 5788— Singin' m the Bathtub Hylton's <> B 3359— Lady Luck Chick End B 3359— Singin' m the Bathtub Chick Endor. B 3326— Singin' m the Bathtub Gracie Fi-|, Can be obtained at MOUTRIE'S "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS RAFFLES PLACE MNOATOM. WITH EXACT HEAT FOR286 words
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