The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 December 1931
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Title Section16 1931-12-28 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,529. ESTABLISHED 1835, SINGAPORE, SJ3. MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article299 1931-12-28 1 Many Christmas holiday tragedies are reported from various parts of the world. United States death roH is 200, and South Africa 26 Fare 9. A Moscow plot with the object of causing a Soviet— Japanese war has come to light Itefe 9. Several motor car accidents occurred299 words
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Article1527 1931-12-28 1 All over England they art at it Aladdins. Jacks, Dick Whittingtons. and All Babas. learning their lines; not that the mere words matter much in comparison with the flower behind the ear, the swagger, the light heart, the debonair confidence that mark those born to the high estate of1,527 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement329 1931-12-28 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. S.i !r«- Service 2-1 Raffles Onav RAFFLES fJOTEL Excellent Accommodation with Modern Sanitation. THIS EVENING TO-NIGHT 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. 9.30 to Midnight Tea Dance Informal Dance Tuesday, 29th DINNER DANCE MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA. ADELPHI HOTEL Wishes all329 words
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Advertisement165 1931-12-28 1 PRi(^ E f^b QUALITY RIGHT I mM RIGHT t ///Ju^^ bbV YBBJBJBBfBJ^^f |^J B^^^^ B^^tA fl^ Sfll BBBHii'Mll V^flV m fl^Bßt^Bßr rH£KEFOKEiB&f|?B SUPPORT BE 1 WIhHH empire BRITISH! T^^g^ir PRODUCTS! THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW YEAR'S EVE NIGHT THURSDAY— DECEMBER- 31st. SPECIAL DINNER AND CARNIVAL BALL (Fancy Dress Optional) Parisian Favours,165 words
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Advertisement108 1931-12-28 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Pllng out the old Page 16. The pre-war flavour Page 9. Little's fcr Dutch cigars Page 8. Government evening classes Page 2. Use Armour's tennis strings Page 6. Buy British goods at Prankels— Page 3. Royal Bakery lor cakes and mince pies Page CHRYSLER LOW UPKEEP Useful Presents108 words
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Advertisement16 1931-12-28 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales-Service 2-1 Raffles Quay16 words
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Article302 1931-12-28 2 High Treason Charge Against Leader Vienna, Dec. 14. The trial of Dr. Pfriemer and seven others, leaders of the recent abortive Heimwehr attempt to set up a republic, started on Monday morning before the criminal court at Graz. Later. That high treason can cnly be committed against a302 words
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Article69 1931-12-28 2 White man Killed by a Lion Berlin, Dec. 19. News has reached here from Dar-es-Salaam reporting en Instance, now exceedingly rare, of a white man being killed by a lion. The victim is the well-known German big-game hunter. Max Keller, who while on a visit to a Massia69 words
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Article55 1931-12-28 2 Death of II Duce's Brother Rome. Dec. 16. Amaldo Mussolini, the Duce's brother, died on Monday aged forty-six. He was best known as the editor of the II Popolo d'ltalla. and he took a leading pan in the foundation of the Fascist regime. The paper was founded by55 words
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Advertisement464 1931-12-28 2 GIFTS THAT APPEAL TO WEN SHAVING BRUSHES from $3.00 to $17-.sfr. ROLLS RAZORS. HAIR BRUSHES. Meritor, Prophylactic. SHAViNG feOWLS.— Morny, Yardley, Dubarry. GILLETTE RAZORS:' MEDICAL HALL, LTD., 3. Battery Road. BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY a NUGENT BUCKERIDOfc Mictieat ClaM Work Lowest fUtea LAIULAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY464 words
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Advertisement591 1931-12-28 2 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE j 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 iv.muval of disused Pumping Plant and Boilers at Mackenzie Rd. Pumping Station.591 words
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Advertisement653 1931-12-28 2 NOTICES, INSULAR LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. K MANILA. P.I. ie local financial 1 agency of the above ed Company has as from the 16th instant been taken over by the undersigned to whom all premiums should be paid- in ..exchange, for Official Receipts from Manila Head Office. J. S. M.653 words
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Advertisement177 1931-12-28 2 GOVERNMENT EVENING CLASSES Raffles Institution. Classes will be held in the following subjects and will commenr.. on Monday; January 11th. 1932 menre TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL 1. Chemistry iTheoretical and Practical.) 2. Plumbing and Sanitary X Book-keeping Engiraering. 3. Building Construction. 2. Typing. 4. Theory of Structures. 5. Surveying. 3. Shorthand. Classes177 words
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Advertisement173 1931-12-28 2 GOODYEAR WATER HOSE. Pathfinder Corrugated Garden Hose. Stocked in Red and Black Cover. One Braid Construction Dia. Inside in al) cases y 2 in in 4 i& 13 cts. 14 cts. 16 cts. Canadian Corrugated Red Cover Garden Hose Two Braid Construction. V 2 ins H ins 4 ina 19173 words
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Advertisement416 1931-12-28 2 AUCTION SALE. AUCTION SALE of VALUABLE WAX POLISHED TEAK OF) Kg FURNITURE COMPRISING Writing tables. filing cabinet, "Remington typeui it.'i p;ir<ition, counters, etc. To be held at No. 134-A R:>binv»n (Ist floor > On Wednesday, Dec. 30th, at 11 urn. On view from Tuesday. 29th instant CHING KENG LEE AND416 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous126 1931-12-28 2 THE WEEK > Monday, 28th. High Water. 00.52. 86. 11.50. 10.0 ft. Hockey. S.C.C. vs. Malaya Command Officers, at S.C.C. SRC. Married vs. Bachelors. Tuesday, 29th. Hiffa Water. 01.29. 8.6 ft.. 12.35. 10.0 ft. Annual meeting of Alor Gajah. Pajam and Pasoh Rubber Companies, Derrick Co., 11.30 and later. Golf:126 words
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Article1370 1931-12-28 3 LONDON LECTURE Economrr and Intellectual (^hnn^es [Bj Dutch Air Mail] From Our Ovu Correspondent l.i i.ii r, Dec. L». Mr. H t. BUcock, the Secretary of the China Society, gave W extremely interesting lecture un China ftnd thl future this week at Fcllxnvship House in (be1,370 words
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Article143 1931-12-28 3 3rd Battalion Of I9f:h Hyderabad Itefct. Disbanded Nfw I)t»hi. Dk. lib After 137 yean of b nourabk service In the Indian K: ipire, the :in\ Battalion of the 19th Hyderabad Regiment :..>.- been disbanded, ?.s a u'Miit i,t the recent retrenchment measures. The battalion was raided143 words
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Article65 1931-12-28 3 gold to the stiver countries. That played impov: .mi part in the wild depression. u> fore clo>inc be wc<ild say there was plenty <.f rccm fOT trade and industry in China t i develop. Improvini soda] conditions for the mass of the people offered a pn mad Ol paai in65 words
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Article165 1931-12-28 3 PASSENGER TRAFFIC TO AU STR ALIA Sir Alan Anderson's (lloomv Forecast Ixiiidi.n. l>«< I.V r an iill'l A list by Sir Alan Anc'eiTn. Ohairmai I til Ol I-> N C v Bipftny I :m--nual Ht said 'ii.it tiu.s be none, i no knowing .1 would recover. than i i toe165 words
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Advertisement226 1931-12-28 3 I BUY BRITISH GOODS i I NEW YEAR GIFTS I IMSII HALL MARKED STERLING SILVER E.P.N.S. WARE. V ik h I Lary« Selection. Slump Prices f AN EXAMPLE V >% bWwI -Cr|^j^Ht^^j U A -4U 4^^H i|jl -v w^ H L'«9 FISH-EATERS A V <♦ FANCY CASE CONTAINING:— V I\IKS226 words
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Advertisement243 1931-12-28 3 THE TUKiU»t Y/h conanua to suiter? With 'uH v-N VLECKS ABbUKPTIVfc PLASMA no I tae of thib painful n;aia.lv n too stubborn ct :oo iong-3tanding tc be com pletelv and pcrranent;v cured The --is» »p^ i'. Ht. on and wonderful power of tbtorpt n of DR VAM VLKCK S ABSORFIIV6243 words
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Article, Illustration1416 1931-12-28 4 MOYRA E. HAYWOOD - THE AVENGING LOVER MOYRA E. HAYWOOD ERERWERWEREWRR&y Coming to the Alhambra. CHATTER XIII (Continued) lIS words jerked Moilie from her deep ruminations. How unperceptive men were, and how little they understood the feminine heart Here was Guy, actually believing that Rosamund's wound had been so slight that it was already1,416 words
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Article576 1931-12-28 4 AND NOEL COWARD'S Famous Actor-Author as Panther Tamer (By Dutch Air Mail] London, Dec. 8. [Prom Our Own Correspondent J On Wednesday, Mr. George Bilainkin (formerly editor of the Straits Echo) gave a 'n «u lantem SUd€S On Adventures ?i?h t? 4 Mala y a the576 words
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Article185 1931-12-28 4 FEWREREREWREWRWREWR Constantinople, Dec. 11. The airman Mollison Is returning to England from Cairo. He was forced to land at Konia owing to engine trouble and was detained by the Turkish military authorities as he did not possess the necessary authorisation to land. A permit has been applied for185 words
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810 1931-12-28 4 "ON HIS GUARD" The Thrill When He Won the Derby Interesting stories of the pleasures and pastimes of King Edward VII., his love of horseracing, his extreme care to avoid gossiping tongues, and his generous friendship have just been made public. They are810 words
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Advertisement423 1931-12-28 4 l^^rltness from Jnaiis iBABaU's Wine jTzt H*us]wfife^r lllC r^* Strenatli■^^^i^Si^^B Silver V Taking HaU's Wine is the surest way of getting, and keeping, the strength that means lasting fitness. Hall's Wine can put new life and energy into you at once because it makes your FREE Wood pure and vigorous423 words
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Advertisement331 1931-12-28 5 ViCTORIA THEATRE TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT GRAND OPENING PERFORMANCE OF SINGAPORE'S FIRST XMAS PANTO ROBINSON CRUSOE The Biggest Musical Show of the Year with over thirty People Finish the Old Year with a Smile NIGHTLY AT S P.M. Matinees Thursday December 31st., Friday January Ist. at 5.30 BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $3,331 words
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Advertisement464 1931-12-28 5 The Most Deliciously Daring BRITISH I Comedy of the Year I |6JSJ TO-NIGHT [915! See and Hear the merry matrimonial mix-up of ERRING WIVES and JEALOUS HUSBANDS! See Fascinating FAY COMPTON, Darling of the English Stage and Screen as the VIRTUOUS WIFE who was always ABOVE SUSPICION a at V***"464 words
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Advertisement193 1931-12-28 5 TO-NIGHT 6.15 AND 9.15 i i i j Outlaws, dreamers, lovers India, London, the desert. 'Frisco ACTION DRAMA COMEDY AND THRILLS WARNER BAXTER LOIS MORAN IN jfij^S ,*%^v |P^^ i*. it ___t£vK___M. v> I v "■tSß^ ____B^B_i? "^T_____| 'V^H H________ »f___i &MJOA .-iff #*___K_2^l _i__W J^K_pP^^^ j^______m#> _B_________j____, -j_______________k> V^193 words
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Article555 1931-12-28 6 South Win Coventry Trial From Our Own Correspondent I [By Dutch Air taaiij London, Dec. 8. Many Rugby matches en Saturday uffered from deplorablp conditions, and on j of tiie sufferers was the English Trial matcu Vetweerj the South and North. In spite cf this, the South team555 words
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Article104 1931-12-28 6 Should it be a World Contest? The suggestion that the Ryder Cup should be converted into a world- wide golf competition on the lines cf the Davis Cup for lawn tennis has the objection that it still would remain, in effect, a contest between Britain and America.104 words
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Article103 1931-12-28 6 Falkiner Defeats I n man Pmlklner atain outpointed M. Inman in their match at Tl urston\s last week, conceding the veteran 2.000 points, and beating him by 1.424. Falkiner MOred 2.093 points at the two last sessions, with a best break of 713. again showin- how vel he i.<103 words
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Article22 1931-12-28 6 Cambridge Draw With Dublin University London, Dec. 15. Dublin University entertained Cambridge University to-day. The match ended in a draw 13—13.22 words
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Article66 1931-12-28 6 Spain Beat Irish Free State Dublin, Dec. 13. The soccer international here to-day resulted in Spain beating the Irish Free State. s—o.5 0. A team of Malayan Chinese footballers composed cf 17 players and one manager, mainly i schoolboys and teachers from all parts of Ma- lava, left66 words
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Article670 1931-12-28 6 Edinburgh Heat Glasgow in Annual Match fFrom Our Own Correspondant IBy Dutch Air Maill Leaden, Dec. The annual Inter-City match between Glasgow and Edinburgh,, played at Old Anniesland on Saturday, resulted in an unexpected but nevertheless merited and convincing victory for Edinbuigh by a gcal, a penalty goal,670 words
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Article329 1931-12-28 6 Their Scrum Formation Not Favoured in England Australia is sending a Rugby Union team to South Africa a little while hence. The selectors will bL 1 interested in the ideas of English critics en the tactics of the Springboks now touring England. Mr. C. W. Fackford. in London329 words
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Advertisement296 1931-12-28 6 W REMOVES THE CAUSE Diseases arising from the Blood must be treated by removing the cause from the Blood, permanent relief cannot N* obtained by any other treatment. CLARKL'S BLOOD MIX TURK cleanses the blood and possesses remarkable healing properties; it is due to these qualities that it has attained296 words
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Advertisement268 1931-12-28 6 Why handicap your playing through poor strings? ARMOUR S TENNIS STRINGS universally recommended for their "pep', durabi and freedom from permanent stretch. Thev no more. For your protect ion— Armoui' dealers a;v B U| with trade mark stickers to place on the throat every racquet restruno- with Armour This is268 words
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Article648 1931-12-28 7 KBLANGOR MEETING Excellent Riding by Mr. H. E. Whittaker rona Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 26. ither prevailed for the last day of T.C. amaU'tir meeting and there attendanct. The going was good. ...r. small except in the sixth and which produced surprising upIting In the648 words
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Article74 1931-12-28 7 A Valuable Collection Lost Berlin. Dec. 16. valuable jewellery, estimated to b? worth M Matte, which was presented thirty ■CO to the late German Empress by the uid Quwp of Italy, fell into the hands •ulais who raided a jeweller's shop in i nire of the city.74 words
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1083 1931-12-28 7 THE DON MUANG CRASH Malayan Visitors at Hua-Hin From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, Dec. 23. The enquiry into the Dutch air mail disaster continues. At His Majesty's wish a commission was appointed of military and civil members to go into the whole circumstances leading up to1,083 words
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Article947 1931-12-28 7 TELEGRAMS TO NANKING Strictest Suppression Measures Urged <By Our Chinese Correspondent) i The Singapore Anti-Opium Society, of which Dr. Chen Su-lan is the president, has now given much attention to the removal of the' opium evil not only in the Colony but also' in China. The947 words
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Article66 1931-12-28 7 The older residents of Malaya will remember the late Major Edwards, of the F.M.S. Police and his family and will be sorry to learn that Mrs. Elaine Cloyd, nee Edwards, died in a London nursing home on Nov. 24 after a sudden illness, which necessitated an operation. Mrs. Edwards. Mrs.66 words
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1189 1931-12-28 7 OPENING CEREMONY Former Singapore Resident's Generosity As a result of the generosity of Mr. A. W. Bean, whose name will be familiar to older residents of Singapore, the Yorkshire town of Driffield possesses a hospital which, it was stated at the recent opening ceremony, is.1,189 words
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Article325 1931-12-28 7 SOME MISUNDERSTANDING Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister's Statement London, I>er. 11. TbC Secretary of State for the Colonies, Sir Philip CunlifTe-Lister. replying to Sir Charles Barries first question on the Income Tax Bill in Ceylon, wrote. "I am in communication with the Governor of Ceylon in regard325 words
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Article164 1931-12-28 7 The Re-establishment of a Kingdom Jerusalem. t)«»c. 1.1. Th<» re-establlshment of the kingdom of Syria having been agreed upon in principle by all the parties concerned, including the European Powers chiefly interested and nearest. the question of who is to ascend the Syrian throne threatens to lead to164 words
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Article538 1931-12-28 7 to double the amount, and nothing short of an endowment of £20.000 would .satisfy him if he was on the Committee. He asked everybody lo dip deep into their pockets to contribute to one oi the finest institutions, not only in Yoikshire. but in England. An institution which was a538 words
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Article747 1931-12-28 7 SATURDAY'S BOXING Al Rivers Outpoints George Wells For the first time for several nifthts thr rain kept, off on Saturday ensuring a very successful opening of the new open-air boxing arena at the New World Considering the prices charged a fairly large crowd was present and747 words
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Article109 1931-12-28 7 Prince Commits Murder and Suicide Bucharest. I>rc. 16. A tragedy involving a scion of one of the best known families in European aristocracy is reported from Kishineff (Rumania*, where Prince Cantacuzino. who was employed in a lecal bank, shot and killed State official after an altercation and109 words
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Article134 1931-12-28 7 Judgment Against Woman WiUi £2,000 A Year London. !><■•. The question of a wealthy Calcutta :n< rchant's linbility for his wife's dress bill., .s decided in ;i Kind's Bench action brought bv i Bond Street firm against Mr and Mrs Al.xa:.drr Gordon, in rwptct of dress bills134 words
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Article30 1931-12-28 8 DEATH. MACKECHNIE.— At the General Hospital on 27th inst., Linda Mary, beloved wife of James Mackechnie. Funeral leaves General Hospital at 9.30 this morning. At Bidadari 9 a.m.30 words
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619 1931-12-28 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT With a heartiness merrily demonstrated in the hotels on Christmas Eve and on Boxing Night Singapore thrust the slump and all those worrying thoughts about rubber restriction and the like into the background for a space and celebrated Christmas with all619 words
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Article853 1931-12-28 8 Mr. B. O. Bush, Executive Engineer, P.W.D., will be posted for duty in Ipoh in charge of the Hydraulic Branch of the P.W.D., on his return from leave. The engagement is announced of Mr. F. H. Geake, of the Government Analyst's Department, Singapore, and Miss Jessie Nesbitt, headmistress of the853 words
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136 1931-12-28 8 BULLET IN HEAD Tragedy In Government House Guard Room Private Hennessey of the 2nd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, was found shot in the guard house in Government House grounds on Friday night. A shot was heard at about 10 o'clock and the soldier, who was one136 words
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Article564 1931-12-28 8 Meeting of Indian Immigration Committee The following is a record of a meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee held at Penang on December 16th. Present The Chairman (The Hon'ble the Controller fo Labour, Malaya, Mr. C. D. Aheame, M.C.S.). The Vioe-Chairman and Secretary (The Deputy Controller of Labour564 words
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Article89 1931-12-28 8 For three consecutive days, Choon Hock Girls' School of Stanley Street held an exhibition with great success. Two storeys of the main building of the school had been set aside for this particular purpose. On the ground floor, specimens of the students' penmanship, essays, etc. were put89 words
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Article125 1931-12-28 8 The P.M.S. Manual of Statistics for 1931. giving the table of taxes, duties, fees, etc., legal tariffs, and distances by road, has just been published at a price of one dollar. Inspector Anderson of the Police Depot, Kuala Lumpur, has arrived at Taiping to take over duties from Che Osman125 words
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Article669 1931-12-28 8 JOHORE WIN- Nicholson Injures His Back Johcrc XV 15pts. s.C.C .XV pts The Johcre Civil Service Club's new p opposite the club house, very nearly under v ter on account of the bad weather. *u on Boxing Day with an enjoyabV hv which S.C.C. and Jahore669 words
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Article253 1931-12-28 8 His Excellency, the Governor. Lady Clmimtl and Miss Clementi. accompanied by Mr H Curtis. Aide-de-Camp. and Mr. Corn W Secretary, will leave Singapore at mid-nit Monday. January 4th. 1932. by the f for a tour of the West Coast of Malaya i' I Kuala Lumpur and253 words
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Advertisement186 1931-12-28 8 uuV^^^Mn I*o*7. .Jj Liebfraumilch MM H t»*J^i Rudetheim. MM Mm t*-^i imim^K&L MMmW m N *erstein. ■^•b- c? H fl w&mm\ C 08 LE "J* -i *J SOKI AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated in Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372.186 words
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Advertisement21 1931-12-28 8 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES FOR NEW YEAR U. S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.21 words
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Article264 1931-12-28 9 C ARS' HEAD-ON COLLISION Three People Attacked With Parang BOY FALLS FROM TREE y bad motor smash occurred at the 5% Bukit Timah Road yesterday morning :I \i containing five people came into colttgton with a lorry containing two lii, taxi was wrecked, the occupants n264 words
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Article163 1931-12-28 9 Brigade's Three Hours' Fight with Blazing Store Firemen had a busy time over the ii lidaya. lay night the Fire Station had a call i Que i Street, and on arriving there found t a motor bus in a repair shop hod caught The lire was soon under163 words
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Article77 1931-12-28 9 Telegram to Wife Explained (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 24. I bti now been ascertained that Mr. Robert the Perak planter, collapsed from a ria attack upon his arrival in Pimlico. and his memory. Mr. A. Arnold, another plantafter him and sent the first teleto Mrs. Taylor,77 words
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Article44 1931-12-28 9 Notorious Indian Leader Arrested ißeuter*s Service] New Delhi, Dec. 25. Gaffur Khan, leader of the "Red who has been stirring up trouble on -West Frontier, has been arrested. T( Peshawar, Later. have been 188 arrests of Red Shirts the five PYontier districts.44 words
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Article25 1931-12-28 9 Mr. Hugh Gibson on U.S. Delegation [Reuter's Service] Washington. Dec. 24. a Gibson has been appointed to the n delation at the Disarmament Con-25 words
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Article42 1931-12-28 9 I PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Dec. 27. rice crop forecast for the present saw that 930.000 tons will be available North Siam has little surplus for Pected m southcrn Siam a shortage is exbe met by imports from Burma.42 words
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Article24 1931-12-28 9 «E PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] M, Bangkok, Dec. 27. P. Strachan. Mr. W. A. Fell and 1 the F.M.S.R. arrived on business24 words
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Article21 1931-12-28 9 Farebrother has come back to Bukit as manager and Mr. Chamier, HI- f Pllm( *>r Estate, has gone to RoseM manager.21 words
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Article357 1931-12-28 9 CAPITAL INCREASE Acquisition of Scottish Companies [Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 26. The Anglo-Persian Oil Company is considering the increase of its share capital by £2.500, 000 at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on Dec. 31. by the creation of an additional 2.500.000 chares of £1 each357 words
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Article90 1931-12-28 9 Columbia and Grigsby, Grunow Company [Reuter's Service] New York, Dec. 26. The biggest merger cf the radio industry has been staged by the announcement that the voting trustees of the Columbia Phonograph Company have formally approved the sale of the company's capital stock to the Grigsby, Grunow Company90 words
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Article170 1931-12-28 9 Home Supply of Oil and Motor Fuels London, Dec. 16. A British banker's personal intervention to finance an important Italian discovery and thus prevent foreign countries frcm stealing a march on Great Britain came to light at a luncheon in honour of Commendatori Piero Salerni, discoverer of170 words
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Article100 1931-12-28 9 Protest Against Dicta London, Dec. 19. The English Roman Catholic Youth Association has sent an urgent appeal to the Premier, asking him to intervene against Mr. Justice MacCardie for his repeated dicta in court directed against the present State law against abortion. For the fourth time in100 words
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Article22 1931-12-28 9 Mr. H. F. Clements, Manager of Messrs William Jacks and Co., (Malaya), Ltd., Penang, has gone to Siam on a business visit.22 words
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Article136 1931-12-28 9 A CHILEAN REVOLT America's Big Car Smash Death Roll BELGRADE SENSATION IReirters Service J London, Dec. 27. Christmas 1931 was characterised by the usual worldwide crop of tragedies and comedies, ranging from Britain's warmest Christmas for seven years to a Christmas Day revolt in Chile, the136 words
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Article59 1931-12-28 9 Five Killed When Building Collapses [Reuter's Service] Port Elizabeth, Dec. 24. Five people have been killed and there are two missing and three seriously hurt as the result of a Christmas shopping tragedy. The walls of a building which was being demolished collapsed and buried a shop in59 words
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Article330 1931-12-28 9 A British Picture Again Scores "Uneasy Virtue" the British Internationa l picture based on Harrison Owen's famous comedy, is a film which makes one look forward eagerly to all that Elstvee will have to offer. It is well produced with dialogue which is very distinctly spoken. The330 words
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Article320 1931-12-28 9 Planter and Hospital Nurse Badly Injured Kartdy, Dec. 13. In blinding rain, late last night, a car driven by Mr. John Greig, of Watapuluwa, Kandy, went off the road, near the Public Market, rushed down a steep embankment and was precipitated into a deep Municipal conduit. The320 words
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Article15 1931-12-28 9 There will be no publication of the Singapore Free Press on Friday, Jan. Ist., 1932.15 words
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Article356 1931-12-28 9 BANDIT ACTIVITIES A Moscow Plot Revealed [Reuter's Service J Geneva, Dec. 24. A Japanese Note to the League announces that agreement has been reached anent repairs to the railway bridge at Tsitsihar. The Note expatiates on the increasing activities of bandits, of whom there are a356 words
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Article199 1931-12-28 9 Blackmail Story at the Pavilion The Pavilion Theatre started a new season last night when they presented "Man of the World", starring William Powell. The story concerns an exiled American newspaper man who had to do the disappearing act while the going was good. He appears199 words
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Article307 1931-12-28 9 Terrible Tragedy in Germany Berlin, Dec. 21. A shocking tragedy occurred at Lchne m Aitmark, during Christmas celebration by the Steel Helmets. A sort of mys*x i jy play was being performed by boys, some of whom represented a squad of Father Christmas, and were clad in heavy307 words
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Article60 1931-12-28 9 Friends of Mrs. H. W. Thomson, the wife 3f the Agent at Malaya House, will be sorry to learn that she has had to undergo an operation for appendicitis. She is now well on the way to recovery, however, and was expected to be able to return to her home,60 words
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Advertisement64 1931-12-28 9 STREETS i [How Brazil Will Use Its] I Surplus Production I i [Reuter's Service J Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 26. i i The streets of Rio may be lit by "coffee gas" as a result of the gas company's i I experiments to obtain an illuminant gas J from the64 words
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Advertisement204 1931-12-28 9 4El|foi «fiT flavour \^*^f Cb, V7* T^ IF 12 *A SOLE AGENTS ROBINSON CO., LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur. NEW SHIPMENTS All Departments Equipped with Fresh Stocks PRINTED CHIFFONS in latest designs NOW IN STOCK VISIT KARLY AND GET THE BEST SELECTION Wassiamull Assomull Co. 31 33 High St. Phone 7144204 words
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Advertisement867 1931-12-28 10 BLUE FUNNR LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glaafow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails t ANTENOR For Mseilles, L'don, R'dam, H'burg Glasgow In867 words
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Advertisement576 1931-12-28 10 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Dm S*pa»r Sana a*, wn OF ATHENS For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg Dec. 30 Jan. 2 6A CITY OF NORWICH For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg576 words
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Advertisement455 1931-12-28 10 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. m *>»• ft* Sto CJT B Tonnage. Slnrapo^ 1932 KALYAN 9,oet Jan. 4455 words
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Advertisement762 1931-12-28 11 nWI.LS. MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP. ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH AHU T 10.700 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 HAKUSAN MARU T 10.500 Peb 24 25 IMI MARU T 11.600 Jan. 14 15 HARUNA MARU T. 10.500 Mar 9 10 SAKI MARU T. 10.500 Jan. 27 28 5 KATORI MARU T. 10.000 Mar 24 25762 words
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Advertisement547 1931-12-28 11 1>) INKIAR STEAN^Uii' UKKS. LTDI (/f HI SAIUNG NOTICE \lB b\\ pkksident linkk> lIM Ml I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS lON Hf I UtOM S»INGAPOKL AND PENANG via COLOMBO iB Bl I "ill/.. POUT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. All K> IB H)/ \rrive Leave Leave Arrivr < Tfl 1 a'pore.547 words
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Advertisement966 1931-12-28 11 K. P. M. KONINRLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCBAPPIJ IHOYAL PACKE'I NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIAI (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WllH T;iL NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 54»1. wlttj sub-donnectlotu lo: Passstsje, Frri^ht. Tronshipmciit. Marlm Departaenti and Rer'a desk. k ciu.it :v ,n 1 sti.it- Betthneuts rfttngapovs and p)snaosj) ci the TI! AY966 words
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Article734 1931-12-28 12 ASTONISHING TRIAL "I Say Guilty!" Cries the Prisoner One of the strangest murder trials on record was held at Manchester on Nov. 25, when a young man was sentenced to death wiihout :l>e case being stated or a single witness oi the circumstances of the murder734 words
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128 1931-12-28 12 It is curious that hitherto no application of the now successful method of pressure-charging used on many propelling engines has received consideration for auxiliary Diesel motors. Their i r ting could be increased at least 30 per cent, with practically the same overall dimensions and very128 words
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Advertisement588 1931-12-28 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] s s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins588 words
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Advertisement486 1931-12-28 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. inc. (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). DU SallS I>ur Nr* Tork M.S. SILVERPALM In Port jan 4 M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan 25 M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feh b2R For rates and486 words
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Miscellaneous699 1931-12-28 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 »jn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturday 6 pjn Kuantan (via Jerantutj 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p'j,^ Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a jn! Serembai., KuaJa Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,699 words
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Miscellaneous69 1931-12-28 12 CLEARANCES Dec. 25.— Xckuryu Maru, (Japan); Boribat, (Siom>; Op Ten Noort, (Dul); Sui Safcig, (Brit); Chrs Huygens, (Dut). Dec. 26— Senang, (Dut); Iyo Maru, Tajima Maru, Akita Maru, (Japan); Marudu, Ban Hcng Liong, Hua Tong, Ipoh. (Brit); Aldegonda, G. V. der Heyden, Van Linschcten. Togian, Toba, Tcboali, (Dut); Kohwa Maru,69 words
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Article133 1931-12-28 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Hea d Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. e lephon<:6os6. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malaya. 1 Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special133 words
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Article54 1931-12-28 13 (Payable in Advance). DAILY EDITION. WEEKLY EDITION. outside Outside Singapore. Singapore. Singapore. Singapore. Monthly $2.50 $3.00 Monthly $1.00 $1.50 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Quarterly 3.00 4.50 Yearly 15.00 18.00 ft Yearly 6.00 9.00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 Yearly 12.00 18.00 (Including (Including Postage). Postage). Single Copies 10 Cents. Single Copies54 words
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Article48 1931-12-28 13 Short three-line advertisements— To Let, Board and Lodging, For Sale, Lost, Wanted, etc.— one insertion $1.00, three insertion* $2.00. Domestic Announcements $2.00. Cash must accompany these advertisements. Contract rates may be ascertained on application to the Manager. Whenever possible remittances should be made by crossed cheque.48 words
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Article276 1931-12-28 13 The Singapore Free Press is on sale at Hotels, Depots, etc. and by street sellers by 6 a.m. and can be obtained from the following Malayan Pharmacy eO7A East Coast Road. M. Ibrahim— l62 Joo Chiat Road. M. Sheriff Junction of Joo Chiat Road Geylang. M. Ibrahim— B9276 words
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Article1148 1931-12-28 13 The Busiest Port in South Africa Cape Town is the oldest port in Southern Africa, but Durban has for some years now displaced it as the busiest port. Fifty years ago it was of little consequence, for then most of the overseas trading was done with Cape Town. Cargo1,148 words
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Article483 1931-12-28 13 "Kempenfeldt," the name given to a recently! launched flotilla-leader, may sound strange to I English ears, but she and her predecessor, a similar type of ship, which served throughout the war, commemorate the name of Admiral Richard Kempenfeldt, drowned with six hundreds of his men483 words
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Article183 1931-12-28 13 Some remarkable instances are recorded In The Motor Ship of the performance of motor vessels exceeding in service the speeds for which they were designed. The luxury liner Victoria for the Trieste-Alexandria trade, was built to maintain a schedule involving an average speed of 20 Vi183 words
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Article276 1931-12-28 13 sible for the landing, delivery, shipment and collection of all cargo. Advisory harbour boards are still in existence; each has seven members, who represent various shipping and transport interests. As a port Durban has a great future, and in spending so much money in improvements the authorities have testified their276 words
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Advertisement68 1931-12-28 13 Here is my "small ad." for insertion in the Free Press 1 enclose (state amount of remittance) Name Address Tf I.<t. For Sale Board and Lodging, Wanted, Lost, Pound, etc., advertisements °l under one iirjh (8 lines) cost $1.00 an insertion or three insertions lor $2. All ■mall advertisements should68 words
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Advertisement292 1931-12-28 13 Tr/t6 "Anbna" /^a6y Food o/ New; Zealand is produced only in the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Ankoria" builds up the bone f prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes the292 words
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Article580 1931-12-28 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from about 520 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from580 words
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Article66 1931-12-28 14 SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 630 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 715 British Official Wireless News. 7-25 Recital of66 words
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Article225 1931-12-28 14 On charges of cheating wit h a roulette Wheel with a hidden braking device and paming in blic, two Chinese named Lim Fook S?ng and Khoo Gcok were produced before th3 Penang Magistrate, Mr. E. Jagc. The first accused pleaded guilty to both charges but the s?cond accuse.! claimed trial.225 words
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Article550 1931-12-28 14 I am glad that there is certain to be grea« cutcvy seen about flu- beer tax, write? H w Seaman In toe Daily Express, it gives me an Jtcuse for writing cf my beer pilgrimages in many places, for in the beer-sampling art I c m claim550 words
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Advertisement267 1931-12-28 14 CTpju^s SETT! sm^^j?*' sam^ae** fILL OVER THE JTRfIITS YOU WILL FIND X rj F ~~T SCOTCH 1 <*^ gl Jjl^ STANTON NELSON Co., Ltd. PUBLIC STORAGE GODOWN X UI AT /~i Apply: 4, COLLYER QUAY or Telephone 5574. K Fight Fevers with Genasprin The outstanding advantages of using Genasprin at267 words
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Advertisement407 1931-12-28 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Chartei:) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgßte, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Aior Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong407 words
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Advertisement332 1931-12-28 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In Enßlund) CapKal 13,000.000 Subscribed i.soo.OOa P aid u P 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1. 666.845 BOAUI) OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esfl ChairmanP. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq J O. Robinson, Esq., W. R. Shelford Esq Sir Thomas Catto, Bart332 words
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Advertisement199 1931-12-28 14 THE /^i4s^k SOUTH f|p^ INBORANCI COMPANI FIKK. MARINE, <„ AND MOTOR (A! iNsri:.\M k accepi lOWIST CIKHIM L." C. i in: EASTERN UNI D ASSURANCE CORPORAI I n,, run:, marine MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCID INSURANCE. L. <;. l()H\s«>\: („,.,,-1 t t nr.\i> on uk 3-c Mai* Siußapore. TIIE OCEAN199 words
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Article1573 1931-12-28 15 a 0 HiN Meeting Slump conditions Po.n Own Correspondent London, line. 2. Btry, In which the African UlUlßStcd. in addition to passing through conditions -host- of the rubber industry. Minipbtd by ih? nrowevs. to miiUons by the co-operation of therefore not without interest mi when restriction is in1,573 words
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Article219 1931-12-28 15 Lund- n, Dec. 7. In the Chancery Division yesterday, before Mr. Justice Eve. Mr. Alfred Charles Medcalf and Mr. Harold Hyam Benjamin, on their own I; -half, and for all the ether shareholders of the Northern Nigeria (Bauchh Tin Mines. Ltd.. bi ought an action against Mr.219 words
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Article925 1931-12-28 15 Slump Effects on Tourist Trade The eleventh annual general meeting of the Runnymede Hotel, Limited, was held at the registered office. Chartered Bank Chambers, Union Street. Penang, on Saturday. Mr. J. D. Kemp was in the Chair and others present were Messrs. A. H. Miles, L. H. Holdsworth.925 words
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Article910 1931-12-28 15 Government's "Breach of Faith" A spirited protest against Government's action in committing Malaya to the Tin Quota Restriction Scheme until 1933 was made by Mr. J. H. Rich presiding at the annual general meeting of Sungei Way Dredging Ltd. It will be remembered (said Mr. Rich)910 words
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Article1741 1931-12-28 15 PRIVATE DISCUSSIONS Time for Dutch Official Intervention Not Arrived Amsterdam, Dec. 12. It is stated that the mc:nent for the Dutch Government's intervention in regard to restriction of rubber output has not yet arrived. A scries of discussions between private persons will occur soon and not1,741 words
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Article123 1931-12-28 15 Vancouver. B.C. An interesting trade development is now underway between British Columbia ports and Ea»«t Indian points, which wnile small at present h h: t>?d to provide an outlet of inv.)ori;in for Canadian products in tlv near future. For the past year the Silver- Java Pacific123 words
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Article41 1931-12-28 15 j When you think of the vegetables, fruit. engs, and potatoes that could be produced in this country it can be realised what an encrtnout field for expansion there Is In the production of these commodities. The Minister of Agriculture. I41 words
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Advertisement79 1931-12-28 15 isaeta exceed |12,wwt,t— Awromce to force over fSS,wwt;ww» The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporated 'Sk tut ttnm «ettl«nent» tSXAD OFFICK cirou BMtern Lot* «»ii«iit^ Oedl Street, Slngapor* LONDON OFFICE: 17. Old Jewry. CC vnm Oompany baa £30,000 deposited wttb tbe Supreme Gburt of ■wfi^.wM and ffowpttw viui co«79 words
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Article984 1931-12-28 16 SOME HUGE ATTENDANCES BIG SCORES BY VILLA, WOLVERT HAMPTON AND TRANMERE [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 27. The Christmas weather was rather warm and conditions were excellent for football. There were huge attendances and in some cases the traffic arrangements were inadequate to deal with984 words
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Article248 1931-12-28 16 Reuter cables results as follow. London, Dec. 25. DIVISION 1 Villa Dc Well Aston Villa 7, Middlesbrough 1. Blackburn Rovers 5, Everton 3. Blackpool 2. Chelsea 4. Bolton W. 1, Leicester City 0. Grimsby T. 2. West Ham U. 1. Liverpool 3, Sheffield W. 1. Newcastle U. 2248 words
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Article1321 1931-12-28 16 [Reuter's Service] LonJon, Dec. 26. DIVISION I Arsenal's Second Reverse Arsenal 0 Sheffield Utd. 2 Birmingham 1, West Brom. A n' Chelsea 4, Blackpool l' Derby County 3, Sunderland 1 Everton 5> Blackburn R. 0 Huddersfield T. 1, Newcastle Utd 2 Leicester C. 1, Bolton Wands 3* Middlesbrough1,321 words
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Article152 1931-12-28 16 Curtain Raiser to Twickenham International [Reuter's Service! London, Dec. 26. As a prelude to next Saturday's international match against England the Springboks defeated London at Twickenham to-day by 16 points to 8, despite losing their full back, who was injured in the first minute. [FREE PRESS SERVICE—152 words
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Article810 1931-12-28 16 S.S.C. SUCCESS Two Regimental Teams Beaten The Singapore Swimming Club enjoyed success yesterday when they defeated the Gloucester Regiment at a relay race and at two games of water polo. The relay race was swum off first and resulted in an easy win for the club810 words
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Article71 1931-12-28 16 Hampshire Win S. E. Division London, Dec. 16. Two county championship matches took place to-day. Hampshire opposed Surrey, rt Southampton, winning by a margin cf 11 points, and Middlesex were beaten on their own ground by Eastern Counties. Scores: Hampshire— Surrey, 20—9 (at Sout.ampton). Middlesex— Eastern Counties, o—l3.71 words
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Article65 1931-12-28 16 Singapore Golfers at Hua Hin [FREE PRESS SERVICE-COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Dec. 27. The open golf championship at Hua Hin was «on by the Siamese maintenance engineer stationed at Hua Hin. Mr. Wookuton, Singapore *as fourth. Mr. Wylly of Singapore did the iambaengpet hole in one and later,65 words
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Advertisement146 1931-12-28 16 Records from SHOW OF SHOWS B 5788-Singin' in the Bathtub Hylton's On B 3359-Lady Luck Chick Em|() B 3359— Singin' in the Bathtub Chick Bndor! B 3326— Singin' in the Bathtub Gracie Fields Can be obtained at MOUTRIES 9 The World's j£Wm()bti\ini\h\e at jHBi a// dealers. Henry Waugh £f Co.,146 words
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