The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 December 1931
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Title Section16 1931-12-25 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,528. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article265 1931-12-25 1 A daring attempt to wreck the northbound express to Bangkok failed, the driver observing an obstruction on the line. The train carried 700,000 tic als Government funds Page 9. i The names are announced of the British members of committees to continue the examination ir India cf265 words
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1089 1931-12-25 1 XI. SANG KANCHIL This is a story of Sang Kanchil, a very cunning little animal which m English is called a mousedeer. Once upon a time as Sans Kanchil was passing along a riv2r bank searching for his little prey he saw a crocodile1,089 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement227 1931-12-25 1 KtJMnl 111 OBTAINABLE AT ALL 1 .HADING PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HQIEt THIS EVENING SPECIAL TEA DANCE 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. ADMISSION $1 SATURDAY. BOXING DAY. (OME AND HAVE A PAHIT AT RAFFLES AND DANCE BEFORE TIFFIN (Dance Music 1 2.30 p.m.) Ih.-n Try a Real Dutch RIJSTTAFEL In the Grill227 words
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Advertisement205 1931-12-25 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TO-NIGHT-rChristmas Night. YULETTOE DINNER. After Dinner Music and Dancing. Distribution of Crackers and Christmas Tree Novelties $3.00 TO-MORROW— BOXING NIGHT. Dinner and Carnival Ball (Fancy Dress Optional) DANCING UNTIL 2 A.M. Distribution of Parisian Favours, Novelties, Crackers, Balloons, etc. $6.00 NOTICE, The Grillroom will be closed to205 words
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Advertisement129 1931-12-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Bankruptcy announcements Page 2. Christmas fare at the Hotels Page 1. Exide batteries for easy starting Page 3. Holiday programmes at the cinemas Page 15 CHRYSLER LOW INITIAL COST Useful Presents TEA TRAYS CARVED NEST OF TABLES LAMP SHADES CARVED CHESTS LINED WITH CAMPHOR WOOD TABLE LAMPS THE129 words
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Advertisement6 1931-12-25 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES6 words
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Article301 1931-12-25 2 Complicity of Gujerati Station Master Calcutta. IV< If. UttUHUU method! employed m carrying drugs trom the heart ol Rajaputana to Calcutta were disclosed by H. O. MaeDonald. a European, wilh several aliases, who was examined as an approver, m the case against Ahmed Shah and ft! others.301 words
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Article86 1931-12-25 2 Ten Persons Reported Drowned Madras, l>tn-. l.'». Apropos tin- OMHMC of December 11th, itBAVdtaf the capsizing cf a bOBt m the ValpfMUT River, near Vilattikulam. m the Tinnevelly disti rt, the ten persons said to bo missin'4 -v" mow poru*d to lKivr boen dj'owiH'd. InclUdllUl lour v86 words
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Article72 1931-12-25 2 Naval Man Drowned m Dutch Bay Trinrotnalre. Dec. 12. A iiifinljci of tbe crew of H.M.S.. Enterprise, named Allen, met with his death by drowning whil" b. 1 thing m Dutch Bay, Trincomalee. It aiypears that Allen and some friends went for a bathe at a72 words
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Article89 1931-12-25 2 Before Che Hamzah bin Abdullah, M.C.S.. the Seremban Magistrate, on Tuesday. Isah bin Rahman and his wife Yah binti Jalil were produced on charges of administering datura poison to one Ismail at Batanß Benar. and HbetthiK the offence. respectively. Both accused, who were undefended, claimed trial and reserved their defence89 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement453 1931-12-25 2 MEDICAL HALL, LTD. WISH THEIR CUSTOMERS H A MERRY X»MAS nd announce that the Retail Department will tx* <:)>< m during the Holidays as follows X'mas l>a>. 10 a.m. to noon. Boxing Day, 8.30 a.m. to 1 pan. ,:i.ims "Obaf Teh- Singapore, photic 6117 BUSINESS CARDS. FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO..453 words
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Advertisement626 1931-12-25 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: Sale and removal of disused Pumping Plant and Boilers at Mackenzie Rd. Pumping Station. Date626 words
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Advertisement408 1931-12-25 2 NOTICES. Voor de HOLLANDSCHE KISDEHS ;e Singapore wordt op Zondag, 17 December a.s. een filmvoorstelling gegeven m het Holandsche Clubgebouw, Cairnhill Road 30, van 6 tot 8 n.m. INSULAR LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. MANILA. P.I. The local financial agency of the above named Company has as from the 16th instant408 words
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Advertisement449 1931-12-25 2 AUCTION SALE. Pk TIIK SUPREME COURT OF THI STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPO&& Suit No. 1268 of 1028 Between Tan Seng Bee (substituted for Kwah Gin Loo by Order dated 2 l0 31 Plaintiff And Cheong Koon Seng and Chew Boon Tiang Defendants AUCTION SALE f of ALUABLE LEASEHOLD LAND449 words
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Advertisement66 1931-12-25 2 ELECTRIC TORCH With the ROTOMATIC SWITCH TAe GREAT Battery Ettmmmt Th«s constant purchase oi butteries is due »n no small way to the light being turned on accidentally. .The ROTOMATIC SWITCH insures yo'j against waste of batteries Always lights when you want it Positive prevention againtt occidental battery discharge illustrated66 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous222 1931-12-25 2 frs; Tli E WEEK Friday, 25th. Hisk Water, 09.53. 9.5 ft.. 23.40, 86 ft. Christmas Day. No tefcut- of Straits Times. Golf: Racecourse G.C. Committee Cup. Keppel G.C Christmas Competitions. Saturday. 26th. High Water, 10.30, 9.7 ft. Boxing Day. No issue of Fnv Press. Golf Racecourse G.c. Committee cvp. Beppel222 words
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Article471 1931-12-25 3 The New Balloon Project Pucard six months ago. making an Horn Bavaria m a specially-desi*>m d reached a height of nearly ten miles. i attempt is to be made by Messrs. and Oswald Short to beat this record. \plore the upper air at a height of seventeen471 words
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Article454 1931-12-25 3 Fly mg -Boats m Empire Defence Flying-boats were described as the most versatile of all aircraft for purposes of Empire defence by Wing Ccmmruider R. M. Bayley m a lecturi before members of the Royal Service Institution. In the discussion which followed Air Vice-Marshal Sir Vyell454 words
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Article71 1931-12-25 3 Vital Necessity Urged by Moslem Congress Jerusalem, Dec. 11. Th? vital necessity for a modern Arabic Hctionary was urged at the Moslem Congress j during the debate on a Moslem university by Mr. Mohammed All Pasha, former Egyptian Minister of Wakfs. He said -This will be •he corner-stcne71 words
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732 1931-12-25 3 The judging of the above competition took place at the offices of Messrs. Kodak Ltd.. on Monday December 21st. Below will be found a list of the prize winners. The organisers regret the delay m publishing these results but owing to the large number of entries732 words
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Article688 1931-12-25 3 SHORT SPEECHES BEST The Old Methods— And The New The Speaker of the House of Commons made an appeal to members to limit their speeches to fifteen or twenty minutes. "I can safely say." he declared, "that some of the best and most effective speeches I688 words
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Article150 1931-12-25 3 A Degree And An Ovation from Cambridge Lord Baden-Powell has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Law from Cambridge University. The audience m the Senate House included many undergraduates who. having been given permission to enter without academic dress, appeared m Scout uniform. Three thousand Sccuts150 words
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Advertisement64 1931-12-25 3 Every clan of Motorist can be certain of Easy StarHna l^n i^r'^ Irr4 •mC'.'.'H PVPTtion for rr^nl/ f// s\ tffliH-"± CXIQC i i A x""-^ I _1/ <HI -t-t"> rrrp v /V^x "i^' i|j' Clllillliij. A i J^^ft-^B^M^^^Bk i I ill i v i •'•^^C^ bW JK Bjßa 4t v64 words
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Advertisement286 1931-12-25 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Umited. BRANCHES 21. rjtjltrti. Strfet MALACCA. I 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 for286 words
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Article, Illustration860 1931-12-25 4 Christmas Fare And What to Wear at i Morning, Noon and Night j m CHRISTMAS DAY has come, the slump notwithstanding, and I propose to take a glance at the many and pretty varied toilettes Madame may be wearing today, writes our Woman Correspondent. If860 words
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Article452 1931-12-25 4 "Tis thou that crown 3t my glittering hearth With guiltless mirth. And giv'st me wassaile bowles to drink Spic'd to the brink..." Thus, long ago sang the poet Herrick. with his ever delightful mixture of the bon-vivant and the pious country clergyman, and. still, at the approach of452 words
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Article79 1931-12-25 4 Thft long cape with fitted shoulder lines has returned m the popular four-piece tweed travelling costume. Eleanor Boardman wears a beige and brown o>itfit comprising a baited jacket, pleated skirt, cape with fitted shoulder yoke, and slits for the arms, and a brown wool-Jersey blouse. Another frock79 words
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Article72 1931-12-25 4 Unrelieved black satin is the first choice of fair-headed Nora Swlnbourne for evening wear. The bodice of the gown extends to the vandyked hip-line where It Is joined to a flared skirt reaching to the ground. The neckline shows the new cowl effect, and Miss Swinbourne carries72 words
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Article123 1931-12-25 4 Since blouses have now become so numerous a special wardrobe has been constructed m which to "house" them. Here blouses are kept on hangers, instead of laying them one on top of the other m a drawer. These wardrobes are not very tall, nor very big. and123 words
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Article80 1931-12-25 4 In many households wooden "crockery" is now m use. Bowls of walnut, elm and cherrywood, unpolished, are employed for porridge or other cereals, fruits and salads. Egg cups standing on small circular trays, both highly polished, are particularly attractive. It is the vogue to have wooden spoons and80 words
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Article106 1931-12-25 4 Whether for parties, snack suppers after the bridge party, or when friends call after the theatre, novel ideas for sandwiches are collected as assiduously as rare etchings Have you tried fish paste, or pate-de-fois gras spread between water biscuits? This is a tasty suggestion. Though not strictly a106 words
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Article89 1931-12-25 4 Your monogram on the back of your playing cards: Why not? It is much more suitable than an advertisement for someone's whisky, or one of those designs whose tortuous curves and circles worry the eyes. Nor are they particularly expensive, though they must be ordered specially. One89 words
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Article108 1931-12-25 4 The Empress Eugenic hat, which is enjoying such a vogue m feminine fashions, is adopted by both Lilyan Tashman and Peggy Shannon for their roles m Paramount 's "The Road to Reno." The new hats, of postage-stamp size, are worn over one brow, and reveal the entire108 words
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Article103 1931-12-25 4 Fashions of the moment appeal tremendously to the dress artist. Pur boleros are typical examples. When the bolero first appeared, it accompanied an afternoon gown and was considered piquant m the house; later it was worn under a light-weight coat. But now it has made its103 words
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Article879 1931-12-25 4 A MAN WHO KNOWS WOMEN Beauties who wept over the first Grey Hair IITHAT does a man who knows women think about women? AsJc Pierre Victor Senegas, wigmaker to the great Sarah Bernhardt, hairdresser extraordinary to most of the illustrious women of the stage and society, writes Hall? Pomeroy. M.879 words
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Article52 1931-12-25 4 Organdie and eyelet-worked voile fashion the new evening frocks as shown by Thelma Todd and Ruth Hall. Miss Hall displays a gown of pink organdie, embroidered and accented with blue ribbons, while Miss Todd attains a degree of sophistication m a costume of blue voile with silver-edged52 words
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Article, Illustration853 1931-12-25 4 The Gar rick ixmdon. "THE Garrlck Club, which recently entertaln.d the Prince of Wale* at Its centenary dinn» r a not fond of publicity. Years ago, Edmund Jfates was expelled on the complaint of th» sensitive Thackeray for having offended agait..i the law of privacy; and853 words
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Advertisement335 1931-12-25 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 /t's a show that will give you the Real X*mas feeling BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $3, $2, $1. BOOKING PHONE 6903,335 words
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Advertisement211 1931-12-25 5 THE CAPITOL Wishes all Patrons and Friends A MERRY CHRISTMAS I SPECIAL HOLIDAY I j MATINEE TO-DAY, 3.15 j j SEND THE KIDDIES— irS A GREAT SHOW I [65s| TO-NIGHT TOJ HERE'S THE MERRIEST AND BRIGHTEST SHOW IN TOWN JUST RIGHT FOR "THAT XMAS FEELING"— The Funniest Screen Comedienne of211 words
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Advertisement143 1931-12-25 5 Christmas* Comes tat once it year— and Mighty Entertainments as this one are even rarer! hfclk^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 c yr^ggJmEß] NIGHTLY at 6.15 9.15 THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS r MATIIEEi: Jo-Day 9 Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. EDMUND LOWE m the greatest thrill picture ever made THE SPIDER PRECEDED143 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article1531 1931-12-25 6 By Dutch Air Mail EVERTON ECLIPSED RufFell's Big Score m West Ham Victory tFrom Our Own Corvesponuentj London, Dec. 8. In view of the intense interest m the International match against Spain this week it is not very encouraging to note that no one of the six1,531 words
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Article323 1931-12-25 6 International Between Ireland and Wales From Our Own Correspondent* IBy Dutch Air Maill Londen. Dec. 8. Very few people took much interest m the Ireland Wales match at Belfast when Wales were hopelessly outplayed by 40. The reason for this was because it was neither fair nor iproper323 words
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159 1931-12-25 6 One of the happiest gathering at ihis time i-; that cf the children at the 5.30 p.m. "Gift" service m the Cathedral on Christmas afterneon. Gifts of toys, picture books, soap, scent, i handkerchiefs, fruits, sweets, beads are asked for. Children bring them to the159 words
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Advertisement165 1931-12-25 6 ROHUK CREAM POL r ,?H R ,Hc FURNITURE I Highest Circles /Cj? I 1 1 Lipton's Tea is the Aj) I I choice of those Jr I I who cm appreciate t i I I and command the s^^\ I I best Its quality and V &^Ci^ I I fine165 words
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Advertisement277 1931-12-25 6 Growing Children /<-a-:^^ extra Vitamins K^^J^ To prevent them from J "outgrowing their strength," auement the diet with an occasional course of •■-KEPLER- i|| Cod Liver Oil with jg' I^.:- \1 Malt Extract Contains Vitamins A, B and D <a>> Bottles of two titi Burroughs Wellcome Co aii Chemists and277 words
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Article818 1931-12-25 7 \\DSLII\S ON RAILWAY Vessels I'nablr to Send Ashore at K. Pahang Kuala Lumpur, !>«•<•. 23. railway communication would be -day bet wean Kuala Lipis and i have been dcatiujud by the fact «ins BoodJ, landslips have occurred <s;iys the Milay Mnib. Between and Mela. 20818 words
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Article354 1931-12-25 7 CALCUTTA SUSPICIONS Startling Disclosures Expected Calcutta, Dec. 14. The police, it i. s understood, have definiteinformation that arms are being smuggled into India from steamers which come from the Par East and thU a more stringent search than before Ls to be made on these steamers.354 words
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Article387 1931-12-25 7 Charity Performance By Dean's Star Opera I By Our Muslim Correspondent I The popular Malay Bangsawan. Deans Star Dpera Company, of Singapore, now playing m Penanir. gave a couple of charity performances here, one of which «a.s in aid of the Poppy Day Fund on the 20th387 words
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Article56 1931-12-25 7 Soviet Airship Expedition Moscow, Dec. 15. The organisation of a new zeppelin expedition to the Arctic regions during next summer is recommended by the scientific adt'sory committee attached to the Soviet Union Central Executive Committee, after taking cognisance of the report setting forth the results obtained from this56 words
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Article49 1931-12-25 7 Famous Danish House Destroyed Copenhagen. Dec. 15. One el tlu> city.'s oldest playhouses, the liimcus Noerrebros Theatre, was entirely destroyed by fire which broke out during the night. Only a week ago the theatre had been sold to a new corporation for nearly half a million Kroner.49 words
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Article41 1931-12-25 7 Advocated By Moslem Congress Jerusalem. Dec. 14. The Pan-Moslem Congress, which has been meeting here for the past week, adopted a resolution calling upon Moslems m all countries to boycott all goods from Palestine manufactured or sold by Jews.41 words
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Article1660 1931-12-25 7 NOT LIMITED TO ALIENS' Important Judgment m Kuala Lumpur A decision of considerable importance to the public was reached m the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court on Tuesday m connection with the application by Ho Chiok Kwan, who is now under detention m Pudu prison under a banishment1,660 words
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Article833 1931-12-25 7 LONDON MEETING The Question of Inviolable Sanctuaries I Prom Our Own Correspondent IBy Dutch Air Maill London, D».. 8. A meeting of the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire m held on Monday. December 7th. at the offices of the Zoological833 words
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Article98 1931-12-25 7 Causes An Exhibition To Close Berlin, December 16. An unusual case of unfavourable criticism m the local Press compelling an art exhibition to close its doors is reported from Cologne, where forty-six painters and sculptors belonging to all schools withdrew their works from the exhibition as a protect98 words
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267 1931-12-25 7 CONFERENCE APPOINTED Lord Lothian to be Chairman I British R.idio Official S-rvu c I Kukl>>. Dec IS. The names are announced of the British, members of committees to continue the examination m India of matUrs arising out of the discussions of th-- Round-Table Conference267 words
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Article449 1931-12-25 7 Discussion by Penang: S.CBJL A rocent committee MttUng of the Straits Chinese British Association, Penang, discussed the question of the Queen's Scholarships. It was decided to approach the Hon. Mr. Lim Chens Ean t< urge upon Government the desirability of publishing the results of the Queen's Scholarship examination449 words
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Article97 1931-12-25 7 Bankruptcy Discharge Suspended for A Year l.< ndon, Dec. 15. The discharge Irom bankrupUy o[ Victor Mit.v ndranaiavan. Piince of Cooch-Behar. who was adjudyed bankrupt m April. 1928. was today impended lor I year at the Umdon Bankruptcy Court. The Offv.ial Receiver said a dividend ol I•*97 words
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Article84 1931-12-25 7 Ihii Sa'ud's Graceful Gesture London. Dec. 1 I The HejM Delegation m London states thai the dispute bvtween the H -jaz-Nejd and Yiiiun m rtfari to the ownership ol Aaro Mountain has been .settled amicably On the failure of the representatives ul the Governments concerned to84 words
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Article14 1931-12-25 8 McILVEAN— To Dr. and Mrs. Mcllvean. at Penang, on December 22. a son.14 words
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170 1931-12-25 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1931. SERVICE BEFORE SELF We would like to congratulate the members of the Singapore Rotary Club upon their practical demonstration by their decision to inaugurate a Rotary fund for the benefit of the unemployed m Singapore that their motto. Service Before Self, is not170 words
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Article553 1931-12-25 8 Much has been written during the past few days m regard to the floods which have caused considerable damage m various parts of the Peninsula, and it has been a relief to learn that the fears that the disastrous inundations of five years ago might be553 words
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Article450 1931-12-25 8 The Free Press extends to its readers its best wishes for a happy Christmas. There will be nc publication of the Singapore Free Press tc-mcrrcw. and on Friday, Jan. Ist., 1932. Mr. Malcolm Adair Alexander Crawford. Probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police, is to be a Justice of the Peace for450 words
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Article316 1931-12-25 8 THE HEIFETZ RECITALS To the Editor. Sir. Though he himself would probably be the last person to say so. may it net be that on? of Heifetz's grouses against Singapore is that his programmes should be interfered with by ■such minor occurrences as Government Housa Balls316 words
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Article451 1931-12-25 8 BANGKOK TALKS TO LONDON The New Wireless Telephone Service A correspondent writes to the Bangkok Times: The extension of the wireless telephone facilities to Great Britain should lead to an increase m the volume of wireless telephone work to and frcm Bangkok. The method is .simplicity itself. All that one451 words
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Article232 1931-12-25 8 The engagement is announced of Mr. Walter George Snelling of the Eastern Smelting Co.. Ltd.. to Gwendoline Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. G. R. Lunberg and Mrs. Lunberg. of Penang. H.H. the Regent of Kedah. accompanied by his private secretary. Che Mat. left Penang on Monday by the Kedah232 words
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Article740 1931-12-25 8 CHART-ROOM DISCOVERY Captain Held Not to I><. Implicated The discovery of MQ-Ooverameti D a somewhat unusual place oa bo ■teamer Ho Sant;— in the rlim ;he appearance before Urn Distr.c t j j. C. Dcdd. of Captain M. Costellu ;he Ho Sang. Capt Costello d740 words
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Article43 1931-12-25 8 Extension of Duties on Textiles An F.M.S. Gazette notilicutioii pu Wednesday notifies an iMMMtaeni Hcation of Nov. 18. imposing I I ad valorem duty on OOttOD Hrn I or artificial silk. ;uul WOOIIHI all textile Roods made from plant db included.43 words
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Article154 1931-12-25 8 Mr. J. T. A very. Assistant BtOfl dent. Posts and Ti-lruraphs. SS was entertained feO I t» i-partv Eastern Hotel. Kuala Lumpur, bf the Stores Branch on Saturday prl paiture on furlough. Mr. Averv kl I mctor-racing flfUt m Kuala l leaves Penang for Enrol*' on BoXln HE. Sir Cecil154 words
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Advertisement292 1931-12-25 8 C *4MPtS& SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., [Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of llong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 4 5372. J ROYAL BAKERY X'MAS CAKES AND MINCE PIES Orders Now being Booked. Singapore COLD STORAGE C Ltd ORCHARD ROAD AND SUB-DEPOTS. If£tlCS^ For Your292 words
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Advertisement82 1931-12-25 8 THERE ARE 2475 DIFFERENT KINDS OF HEADS says a phrenologist. This estimate, however, does not include the one some of us occasionally wake up with m the morning. A "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT SICKNESS POLICY will be found a most useful asset when doctors' bills and hospital expenses have to be met.82 words
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Article90 1931-12-25 9 SLEEPER ON LINE Bangkok Train Carrying (■ovcrnment Funds ALERT DRIVER I PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Dec. 24. laring attempt to derail the i express on Its way to Bangkok made on Tuesday night, a sleeper ...(•eel on the permanent way. a moonlight night, and the i driver90 words
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Article53 1931-12-25 9 Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 23. mpt to derail the down mail from impur to Singapore was made near johore, this manung, a concrete milea quantity of stonos having been the rail. The engine however ttwtructtan away without damage. past week, a somewhat similar atmade near53 words
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Article328 1931-12-25 9 Reports Thai are "Completely Unfounded 91 I tteater I Service] M< sccw. Dec. 24. vith repotti m the British, md Chinese press Alleging that the Chinese Eastern Railway board concede Japan the southern secC.E.R.. and also alleging that the ffered Japan to buy the southof the C.E.R..328 words
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Article19 1931-12-25 9 Kt'construction Bills Adopted IReuter's Service] Vienna, Dec. 23. 1 Council has adopted all three reconstruction of the Credit-19 words
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Article34 1931-12-25 9 R* v 'll Known Rugby Player Injured London. Dec. 14. Aii Force Pilot Officer, Douglas Veil-known Harlequin Rugby footed acrobatic flyer, has been seriWl m an air crash at Reading.34 words
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Article68 1931-12-25 9 meeting of the Btmnban Sanitary tii- reeoaunanitettao of the sub*n regard to assessment rates, and :We4 that no reductions m the rat?s "•;<(].> for 1932. tht Malay swimmer who was the Kinta River near the Hugh Bridge, Ipoh, on Friday last was 111 tli«- river near Batu Gajah. on '"168 words
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Article74 1931-12-25 9 ROTTERDAM OUTBREAK Serious Damage to the Oostkerk [Reuter's Service] Rotterdam, Dec. 24. The steamer Oostkerk. with a cargo of copra and oil. has been seriously damaged by fire m Rotterdam harbour. I The Oostkerk, a vessel of 8.085 tons, was built at Kiel and is74 words
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Article60 1931-12-25 9 Christmas at Sandringham I British Radio— Official Service i Rugby, Dec. 24. The Prince of Wales. Duke end Duchess of Yc-rk and Prince George are travelling to Sanckingham to-day to join the King and Queen aver Christmas. Princesses Elizabeth and Mar??.ret Rose r.re already with Their Majesties.60 words
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Article204 1931-12-25 9 India Called to a Work of Destruction" The following cable contains extracts from he alleged interview (which Gandhi has since tented ever took place) which the Indian eader gave to an Italian paper. Rome. Dec. 14. •India with her vast masses can create a lew civilisation, but204 words
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Article167 1931-12-25 9 Sequel to Constable's Death London. Dec. 14. The Oxford undergraduate. J. A. Davies. was toand not guilty at the Old Bailey criminal ?ourt to-day of man-slaughter of a police contable. Needle, whom he knocked down and filled with a sports car on the outskirts of Dxford on October167 words
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Article63 1931-12-25 9 Places Noose Round Her Neck Constantinople. Dec. 14. For the first time m Turkish history, a woman. Fatima Hanoum. was publicly hanged, having been found guilty of the murder of a ft-oman with a hatchet m order to many the latter's husband. After reciting prayers from the Koran63 words
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Article34 1931-12-25 9 Highest Point for over 30 Years TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Dec. 24. The tical has advanced again and now is 8.85 to the pound sterling, the highest for over 30 years.34 words
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Article1044 1931-12-25 9 BASLE REPORT Restoration of Confidence Essential COMMON ACTION I Reuter's Service] Basle, Dec. 23. Germany will be unable to pay the conditional annuities under the Young plan when the Hoover moratorium expires, is the chief finding of the special commission of the Bank of International Settlements.1,044 words
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Article115 1931-12-25 9 HEAVY TRAFFIC Celebrations m London Hotels [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 24. Oil tht; eve cf Christmas holidays the streets ar? crowded with shoppers and railway and long distance motor coach stations are thronged with travellers. In connection with special services hundreds of additional trains115 words
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Article42 1931-12-25 9 Loss of Memory After Malaria Attack (Reuter's Scrvire] London, Dec. 24. The missing planter. Robert Taylor, has been found m a Kensington hotel, and is declared to be suffering frcm loss of memory as a result of malaria attack.42 words
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Article75 1931-12-25 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 24. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £1417 8 (£l4l 11 16). Forward £144 7 8 (£144 13 16). The market is strong. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify75 words
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Article235 1931-12-25 9 In the Matter of Brown, Jones and Robinson Readers will remember that some months ago we published the following problem: "A train is controlled by an engine-driver. a firtman, and a guard, whose names are Brown, Jones and Robinson, not respectively. "On the train are three passengers.235 words
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Advertisement102 1931-12-25 9 ASIATIC UNEMPLOYMENT FUND j In response to the request of the Committee of the Asiatic Unemployment Fund we J publish below a form for use by intending subscribers to the Fund. To S The Committee. Asiatic Unemployment Fund. i j 17, Raffles Chambers. J SINGAPORE. 1 Dear Sirs, i I102 words
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Advertisement226 1931-12-25 9 T t T f y t I TO ALL OVR X CUSTOMERS i f THE COMPLIMENTS I t OF THE SEASON I flk ffe- iter L/ "*ir w 4*+- L <r I ROBINSON fi? Co., Ltd. Incorporated In the Straits Settieinen SIN GA POKE KUALA LUMPUR. <|r SINGAPORE M ANUF226 words
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Advertisement854 1931-12-25 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOBTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glaagow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Doe. Sails t ANTENOR F-'nr M'seilles, L'don, R'dam, H'burg Glasgow854 words
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Advertisement469 1931-12-25 10 Ellernwn Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated Id 'England) TSIXERMAN'' LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. ATHENS Havre, L'don, R'dam and Htmrg Dec. 30 Jan. 2 s.s. CITY OP NORWICH For Havre, L'don, R'dam and Hl>urg Jan. 30 Peb. 1 OUTWARDS. TO HONG469 words
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Advertisement438 1931-12-25 10 ■^a^ 1 b^Bt b^bb British India and Apcar Lines. i Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMEM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. CHITRAL 15, m Dec. 26 CORFU i 5438 words
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Advertisement752 1931-12-25 11 0. S. K. Line. fO l HKOPE. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. Oue. Sails h 1 \\\U\ JfOS INOBLE* ana NKW Uilth I Freipht Sanrlce) [From Kobe.' Jan. 18 „x \|\»M LONDON, RotUidam, Hamburg and Antwerp via Port Swettenham. Colombo, Aden. Suez anc Jan. 11 13 \l.\ MMt«752 words
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Advertisement389 1931-12-25 11 g^g^^^^ m~X s* '-^3 g^H DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <wrf AMERICAN MAIL LINE AJSSOUNCE THAT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL YEAR RETURN FARES are being quoted between the Orient and Pacific Coast G $656.25 ''or First C/ass Passage from Manila and [or Hong Kong to Pacific Coast Ports and Return. Further extensive reductions389 words
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Advertisement890 1931-12-25 11 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ f ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] (Incorporated m Holland* UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVKRNMISI Telephone No. 54i>l, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhir nent, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. rt^presentauves m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan« of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL890 words
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Advertisement562 1931-12-25 12 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 (3352 tons). [Cargo only.] •J. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabm.- de562 words
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Advertisement498 1931-12-25 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. inc. (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due s ils l>u, ft, v,, k M.S. SILVERPALM Dec 28 Jan 4 Ff>h M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan. 25 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15498 words
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Miscellaneous663 1931-12-25 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday <te Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut; 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 pjn. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu663 words
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Miscellaneous607 1931-12-25 12 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS DAY AND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 0.30 a.m. Holy Communion. 6.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 10.30 a.m. Matins (Chora!) and Address. 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion. 5.30 pjn. Children's Gift Service. Saturday Festival of St. Stephen, the First607 words
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Article729 1931-12-25 13 Fathometer Echo-Sounding Apparatus The importance and value of soundings as an aid to navigation need no emphasis to those responsible for the safety of ships at sea. During the last' few years developments m echo-souudlng appliances have revolutionised the methods of obtaining soundings previously employed, which are now729 words
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Article163 1931-12-25 13 The following is the Health Bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for the week ended December 19th. Baghdad: 1 plague case; 3 smallpox cases and 1 death. Bombay: 2 smallpox cases and 1 death. Calcutta: 11 cholera cases and 6 deaths as against 22 cases and163 words
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Article55 1931-12-25 13 The luxury yacht Hussar, built In the Gtermania yards at Kiel, lias done her trials. She is to go to the United States. Besides tnla ship which is a four-masted barque with Diesel electric drive, some 24 yachts of total of 30,00< tons displacement have been built by #h* Getmania55 words
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Article890 1931-12-25 13 Address to Master Mariners of Southampton A very ooramendable custom of the Master Mariners of Southampton is to secure a recognised specialist In any branch of marine activity, to give them a short "talk." at their weekly lunch meeting. The guest who complied with this demand was Alain890 words
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Article28 1931-12-25 13 State Assistance Authorised [Renter's Service] Paris, Dec. 24. The Chamber adopted by 333 votes to 221 the Bill authorising State assistance to the Compagnie General Transatlantique.28 words
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Article87 1931-12-25 13 Vice-Admiral Oldekop, Cammander-ln-Chief of the German Fleet, gives up his post after the autumn manoeuvres and retires at the end of this year. His probable successor is stated to be Vice-Admlral Gladisch, Chief of tlie Naval Section of the Ministry of Defence. The Italian torpedo-boat Lampo, recently launched, has a87 words
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Advertisement566 1931-12-25 13 I THE I (Singapore Free Press I Daily and Weekly Editions) Hel d Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. jelepbone: OOGC. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya 1 Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables566 words
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Advertisement453 1931-12-25 13 THE BEST IS NOT TOO E F GOOD FOR YOUR BABY! Jt I t f I future health and happiness of your f I X baby is decided to<day and it depends L 1 P upon the food he has m the first months I t of his life. It453 words
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Article1650 1931-12-25 14 BELFAST DOCK FIRE End of an Unlucky Ship J From Our Own Correspondent I Dublin. Nov. 22. Th«> destruction of the Furness, Withy luxury motor liner Bermuda, which was m Workman, Clarke and Company's yard. Belfast, for renovation after a fire on board her at Hamilton1,650 words
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Article345 1931-12-25 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is 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." Tanjocg Prlok, 21 metres from345 words
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Advertisement657 1931-12-25 14 SURE REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION You can stop digestive pain m several ways. but the actual cause of tht trouble remains. to grow worse with tad) succeeding attack. II on the other hand, you take a little 'Bisurated' Magnesia m water after eating, you not only stop the Immediate pain instantly,657 words
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Advertisement1114 1931-12-25 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE THE >^iA>R^ SOUTH ||||r|i BRITISH X^J? INSURANXt COMPANY. IIMU M FIRE, MARINE, TRANsn AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTIh \i LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH. Ufa Office: 2. Pinlayson THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION ITL FIRE, MARINK MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENI INSURANCE. I L. G. JOHNSON:1,114 words
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Miscellaneous188 1931-12-25 14 RADIO SAIGON The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M Andre Soyer. FRIDAY Hans Herling. Marschner; Scaramouche, Me&sager; Sicilienne, (for flute, Jean Chefnay) Busser; Moment Musicale. Schubert: Ecoutez cette histoire. Razigade; Fantasy on L'Africain?. Meyerbeer; Grr./iella. Al. de188 words
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Article680 1931-12-25 15 hill Tapping Again Introduced ordinary general nutting oi the bber Mate, Ltd m held at the company, 9-11. Old Market Lumpur, on Saturday at noon. '.mil Mr. G. Shi'lton Agar. said: S liter addnaMi you almost twelve th priec oi rubber m common raw commodities generally had I680 words
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Article95 1931-12-25 15 London, Dec. 15. m rubber consumption m November ;iI: *v 12JH» tons and stocks 292.501 tons. r D. Hughes, Assistant Protector of [poh, will be leaving for Johore Bahru wfcf within the first few days of JanuCapUta C. H. Dakers, M.C., M.C.S. lately «H Protector of95 words
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Article660 1931-12-25 15 Dpenings for Reasonably Wide Range of British Goods An opportunity of discussing the present rade prospects m British Malaya has been iffcrded to firms interested m the market by he vLsit of Mr. R. Boulter, C.M.G., H.M. Trade at Singapore, to the London Chamber of Commerce from660 words
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Article132 1931-12-25 15 Singapore. Dec. 24. Due to the app v oac-hmg holidays, m addition to fuither rumours regarding Restriction, the lc.c?A mcrket since our last Report has been somewhat quiet, but closes firm. This morning's quotations arc: Singapore 10 U P v > Louden 3.3 16d up 4 d. Nev132 words
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Article20 1931-12-25 15 Mr. C. L. Qoldlng. of the Central Engini Works. Ltd., Singapore, was on a business vlsi to Ipoh on Tuesday.20 words
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Article345 1931-12-25 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 24. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2j4 932 London, 3 months' sight 2 4 7|32 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 5 32 London. 30 days' sight 2|4% London, demand 2 4 3 {32 London, T.T. 214 I|l6 Lyons, Paris, demand 940 Hamburg,345 words
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73 1931-12-25 15 December 24th., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 10 10 's done Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 10 U 10 1 4 Feb. 10 s lO 1 Jan- Mar. 10 10 'j Apr- June 10 7 s 11 Tone of73 words
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Article940 1931-12-25 15 THURSDAY. DEC. 24TH 1931 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang l£) 24s 25s Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s 3d lie 3d cd. Bangrin Tin Us 12s Batang Padang ($1) 05 12 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang Csl) 30 40 nom. Bunnah Malay940 words
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Article255 1931-12-25 15 'Alarmed Government's Meek Agreement" Ipor. Dec. 22. The annual meeting of the Sungei Luas Tin dredging Co., held m Ipoh yesterday, was the >ccasion for an interesting criticism of the tin estriction scheme by the Hon'ble Mr. T. R. A. Windeatt, the head of Messrs Osborne and255 words
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Article237 1931-12-25 15 Mr. Prank S. Williams. American Trade Commissioner, 7A Ocean Building. Singapore, has just received by cable the following statistics relating to the foreign trade of the United States with Middle Asia: FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1931 Total Exports from United States G5201. 000.000 Tctal237 words
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Article121 1931-12-25 15 Parix. toer. 17. I The session of tte international susar mmcil, which lasted ihree days, was onncipally devoted to the work of the different OOViadltees. The report of the statistical committee fcr the stimulation of consumption, nnd ttw imp>rtant questions of excess storks and Uw restriction of output, were121 words
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Article91 1931-12-25 15 Position of Malayan Tinfields I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Undm, Dee. 24. The report of Klllinghall Tin states that installations have proceeded normally and it is expected that production will commence m February. Malayan Tinnelds report mention* that the naif years interest due on Teja Malaya debrn;ures91 words
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Article122 1931-12-25 15 Changes m Representative Prices (United Press Aasortattoo) New York, l>rc. 22 23. \merican Can. Com. 64 6H« Cities Service s fti ZJclombia Gas and Eire. 13*', 127* Curtis WHfM Ml 1V Blectric Bond and Shan- 11 l 0'« 3en. Electric 25". 24', 3«, Motors M r122 words
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Article183 1931-12-25 15 (British Radio— Offlclal Benrtc«) IX-r. 12 22 23 HlillllfclM 8 39', 8 716 817 32 \thens 260 sellers 260 260 Bombay Is. 6 9 64d. Is. 6 9j64d. is. 6 9,64 d Berlin 14.20 14 V 14.40 Brussels 24', 24 7! 16 24.60 Bucharest 556 570 570 Rio 4%183 words
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Article293 1931-12-25 15 Sii*ap*rr. Dec- 24. Rubber. The undertone of the market ha* IMB fairly steady throufchout the week, but alter advancing to 10".. spot now closes at 10. To-day's cables quote London and New York inchanged on yesterday lft 3 3jl6d. and 4 13 18 goM respectively, at which the293 words
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Article77 1931-12-25 15 Accounts for year ended May 31. 1931 < submitted m Rawang. F M.S. on November 3> show profit Of £16.344 Add credit balance brought forward £18.202. making £34.546. Twcv interim dividends each of 6d. per share absorbed £10.000. leaving £24.546. which his berti carried forward. (Previous year, net77 words
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Article47 1931-12-25 15 Accounts for year "tided June 30. 1931 (submitted m Rawang. F.M.S., on November J> show proflt of £14.515. Add balance brought forward £170. making £14.885. which lim been carried forward. Previous year net proflt wa* £15.332. out of which £15.000 was tafcen to reserve. >47 words
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Advertisement75 1931-12-25 15 Assets exceed f It,— ,f \9smrmmee to force erer The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd HEAD OFFICE: QnM Butem Ut% »«u«t^ g qku street, nilipniim LOMDOM OFFJCK: 17. Old Jewry. KG nM Oomiwny hu C 20.000 deposited wtth Urn Bupt<uf Oout of «»t<*»m and iwnpiiM «u> u» mmiii Lu*75 words
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Article739 1931-12-25 16 CHRISTMAS MATCHES A Lighter Programme Than Usual Christmas is a vitally important time for the League football clubs as a rule, since the holiday often means matches on three successive days, imposing a strain upon players which produces results sometimes of an entirely unexpected nature, and739 words
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Article185 1931-12-25 16 Second Fixture Against London The Bouth African Rugby players make their third appliance at Twickenham on Saturday, when tlu. play their second fixture against London. The previous game against a London side on Octc b?r 17 the Springboks won by the impre-ive margin of six goals (30185 words
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263 1931-12-25 16 RUGBY REFORMS Reorganisation m Accordance with British Views French rugby football, the conduct of which last year caused France to be cut out of the International Championship, is to be reorganised m accordance with the views expressed by four British unions. The decision, which263 words
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Article234 1931-12-25 16 Public Wants to See Lindrum Uncertainty regarding the conditions for the next English professional billiards championship j .11 p:\ailc (says the Sydney Referee). Alternatve schemei are suggested. The first, a championship decision on averages, is dead. The next, a suggestion that Lindrum should b 3 exempt from234 words
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Article128 1931-12-25 16 The events for R.S.Y.C. Yachts are as follows:—B Class—Race Nc. 6—Start approximately 9.30 a.m. A Class—Race No. 7—Start approximately 9.40 a.m. Course's are as follows; Yacht Club Course for B Boats:—(Twice Round). From Committee Boat round south end of breakwater, round, Man-c'-War Bucy. round North end of breakwater, back128 words
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Article144 1931-12-25 16 The following have been invited to play Hockey -on Wednesday -December 30tli 1931 at 3.C.C. Cclcurs. Capt. D. V. Hill; R. A. Ashworth, 3apt. P. R. p. Miers; Russell (R.A.F.), Lt. N. C. Phillips, P. H. Stewart Brown; W. R. King, Capt. Mocre, S. P. Holmes Smith, Dr. J.144 words
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Article65 1931-12-25 16 The following: have been invited to play for S.C.C. vs. Islands on Tuesday at SC.C. padang. A. I. Horsley: H. FA. Jackson, C. M. J. Kirke F. I. Tremblett. R Land; J. H. J. Dredge, J. D. B. Mcffatt; T. P. Garside, C. *P. Burke, H. L. King,65 words
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Article26 1931-12-25 16 T 51 Our Ipoh correspondent states -that the final Of the Malayan polo tournament, after being twice postponed owing to the floods, was evenZ tually abandoned.26 words
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Article554 1931-12-25 16 AMATEUR MEETING How Yesterday's Races Ended (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 24. Except for a slight drizzle at the commencement of the fifth race* excellent weather favoured the first of the two days' amateur Christmas meeting which passed off successfully. The attendance disappointed anticipations, but554 words
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Article338 1931-12-25 16 Perak T.C. 1932 Pony Griffins The following is a list of the Perak T.C. 1932 pony griffins, owners and trainers. 1. Ch.a.g. (5 years) Timbang 14.1 v. Eppedic Bobs, "Scales Kongsi" (Mr. A. A. Elliott). 2. B.a.g. (4 years) Kinta River 14.1 Master Diek Gold Leaf, Hah338 words
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Article678 1931-12-25 16 HORNIBROOK TO RETIRE Disappointment His Chief Reason P. M. Hornibrook has announced his definite retirement from first-class cricket (states the Sydney Referee). Disappointment at being made twelfth man for the Queensland South Africa match is his immediate reason, although he has been very anxious to give all possible678 words
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Article165 1931-12-25 16 Proposed Changes for Cambridge Lent Races Cambridge oarsmen have carried cut many reforms since the war. The mcst revolutionary was the introduction of slides for the Lent Races. Now comes a suggestion from Steve Fairbairn that these races should be thrown cpen to everybody. He is backed up by165 words
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Article29 1931-12-25 16 South Africans Win at Newcastle Lrndor. Dec. 14. Newcastle (New South Wales).— The South Africans beat a Combined Country XI of New South Wales by 163 runs to-day.29 words
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Advertisement287 1931-12-25 16 TfoMasfere\foce Records troni SHOW OF SHOWS B 5788— Singin' m the Bathtub Hylton's Orch. B 3359— Lady Luck Chick Enrlor. B 3359— Singin' m the Bathtub Chick Endor. B 3326— Singin' m the Bathtub Gracie Fields Can be obtained at MOUTRIE'S "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS RAFFLES PLACE HNOAPORE. HOUSE of COMMONsT FEBRUARY287 words
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