The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 December 1931
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Title Section16 1931-12-30 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,531. ESTABLISHED 1833. SINGAPORE, S,S. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article527 1931-12-30 1 The report of the Financial Times' Ams- terdarn correspondent that a scheme of lubber restriction by 45 /per cent has been sent to the D.Etf. by air mail is emphatically denied from The Hague Page 11. 1 Eight men are believed to have been drowned when a527 words
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Article2120 1931-12-30 1 Elche is a town In the south-east of Spain. It is different from other Spanish towns; it locks completely Eastern or African, and is built :n the middle of a forest cf palm-trees. From the top of the cathedral tower you look down en the flat2,120 words
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Advertisement196 1931-12-30 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED ttfUJT OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STOREB. UAFFIFS XIfITFI rl xjl J_ JL JL/l_LiC7 V_J m. mI* ML/ Excellent Accommodation with Modern Sanitation. TONIGHT TEA DANCE 6.30 8.30 p.m. SEW YEAR'S EVE. Booking Closed. ADELPHI HOTEL196 words
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Advertisement109 1931-12-30 1 ™'9 F Wm quality RIGHT 1 fflpflf RIGHT I 3.25 THEREFORE 1 '^^^3 SUPPORT BE Wf^^H EMPIRE BRITISH I %rM_fiSpß' PRODUCTS THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW YEAR'S EVE NIGHT THURSDAY— DECEMBER 31st. BOOKING CLOSED NOTICE. The Grill Room will be closed to non-residents for DINNER ON THIS NIGHT. GRILL. THE EUROPE109 words
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Advertisement70 1931-12-30 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Where to spend New Year's Eve Page 1. New H.M.V. records for January at Moutrie's Page 20. You can get real Shortbread at the Cold Storage Page 3. Entries are invited by the S.A.F.A. for 1932 Commercial Cup Comoetition Pane 2. CHRYSLER Useful IF resents TEA TRAYS CARVED70 words
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Advertisement21 1931-12-30 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Advertisement510 1931-12-30 2 xMEDICAL HALL, LTD. wish their many Customers A HAPPY NEW YEAR and announce that the Retail Dept.. 3 Battery Road, will be open during the Holidays as under. New Year's Day. 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Jan. 2nd. 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tpl#» Phone 6117. srams "Obat, Singapore*'. BUSINESS510 words
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Advertisement634 1931-12-30 2 TENDERS. 1 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 m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Sale and removal of disused Pumping Plant and Boilers ar Mackenzie Rd. Pumping Station.634 words
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Advertisement391 1931-12-30 2 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. NOTICE is hereby given that the Rubber Market will also be closed officially on Saturday. January 2nd. 1932. By Order of the Committee. GATTEV AND BATEMAN. Secretaries. SINGAPORE AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Commercial Cup Competition, 1932. Entries are invitod irom Firms desirous o;391 words
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Advertisement269 1931-12-30 2 SINGAPORE MANUFACTURERS' EXHIBITION OPEN FROM JAN. 2. TO JAN. 9, 1932. Official Opening By His Excellency the Govrm,,, Sir Cecil Clementi, G.C.M.G., on SATURDAY, 2nd JAN. 1932 at 4 p.m AT THE NEW F.M.S. TERMINAL STATION, TANJONG PAGAR, SINGAPORE. :*O 11FFEHEIT TRAIftEN KEPIIfiiENTED MACHINERY. I CEMENT. RUBBER PRODUCTS. SHOE-MAKING BISCUITS.269 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous168 1931-12-30 2 THE WEFK Wednesday, 30th. High Water. 02.06, 8.5 ft.. 13.25, 9.7 ft. Malaka Pindas meeting. Chan Sze Onn. 12. Rotary Club tiffin. Adelphi Hotel. Rugby: Public Services A. vs. Islands, at Dunearn Road. Hockey. S.R.C. vs. Gloucc^ters Ist. XI. at SR.C. S.C.C. trial for Europeans vs. The Rest match. Photographic168 words
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Article915 1931-12-30 3 SOME REFLECTIONS A Position That Will Cut Both Ways AK.-ough. at the time of writing, no definite steps have been taken by the Government towards the imposition of tariffs, which, of course, were practically assured since the General Election, already their influence has been felt m915 words
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Article149 1931-12-30 3 Tholosi. a Tamil woman, was produced m the Butter worth Police Court on a charge of practising midwifery without a licence. Dr. Blake. Health Officer, Province Wellesley, said that the accused had attended as midwife to a woman who pave birth to a child at the Railway Quarters. Prai Inquiries149 words
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Article1575 1931-12-30 3 A LONDON LECTURE Sidelight on Sino-Japanese Dispute From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Dec. 3. A lecture en "Manchuria and Mongolia" wa6 given before the Royal Central Asian Society by Lt.-Col. H. St. C. Smallwood, former adviser to the Chinese Government on the subject of flying machines,1,575 words
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Article147 1931-12-30 3 "Did not know it was Dangerous" A Chinese named Wong Lai was on Monday charged before the District Judg?. Mr. G. C. Dodd. with possession of arms and ammunition and claimed to be tried. Detective Inspector Melntosh giving evidence said that accompanied by Detective Inspector Beyle he147 words
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Article71 1931-12-30 3 Egypt Exploration Society's Find Cairo, Dec. 22. A 3. 000-year-old royal palace, probably (fee residence of Queen NefertiK after her fall from pcwer. has been discovered by the Ef»ypi Exploration Society excavating Tell-Amarna. Among the many rare and beautiful object* which the digging has brought to light71 words
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Article284 1931-12-30 3 Administrative Changes m the Province New lie I In. I>ev. 11. The question ol introduction of reforms m the North-West Frontier Province by an extension ol the pPMffll Government of India Act to the rive settled districts is engaging the constant attention of the Reforms Office284 words
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333 1931-12-30 3 OUGHHT MR. SHAW TO HAVE DONE IT The question thai will be asked is -Ouuht Mr. Bernard siv.iw to have don uv OiiLTlit be to have written the letter which »a pointed m iuii In ;i chapter (headed "Shaw*! Bex Credo**! of "lannini Shaw a fcxx>k by t in late333 words
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Article119 1931-12-30 3 70 Sheep Killed m an hour HiKjpstud. Nov. l.'i. PWmen Id the Vaul RlMr area >u(lt:..t considerable losses Mirow^h the delude of h:u! which transformed the river banks into Arctic ftftoa* On one farm the h;ul oootinued fall for more than an hour One farmer, on whose farm119 words
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Advertisement349 1931-12-30 3 SCOTCH SHORTBREAD SCOTCH SHORTBREAD!!! SCOTCH SHORTBREAD f t HWE THE REAL THING THIS YEAR MADE BY A SCOTTISH MASTER BAKER AT THE i ROYAL BAKERY Supplies available at the Orchard Road Depot of the SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE Co Ltd. Destroys Teeth and robs them of all lustre FMLM i« the349 words
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Advertisement70 1931-12-30 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES ?!**<*!— street MALACCA. H f y,* bt Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street j 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 applied70 words
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Article916 1931-12-30 4 THE EMPIRE'S PART What the British Industries Fair Will Show By Sir Robert Donald, G.BJE., (Vice-Chairman of the Empire Press Union and member of the British Industries Fair Publicity Committee). If anyone should be under the impression that Britain and British manufacturers are played out916 words
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Article123 1931-12-30 4 Mr. J. More, a farmer of Fishlake, lost £18 when his money blew out of his pocket the other day. He was returning from market where he had sold two of his cattle when suddenly on turning a corner he found himself enveloped m what seemed to be a minor123 words
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Article1295 1931-12-30 4 NEW 'PHONE BOXES Shanghai's Mobile Units on the Streets With the inauguration of Shanghai's mobile radio equipped police vans and the institution into service of 140 police alarm boxes at fixed points throughout the Settlement potential perpetrators of crimes of violence will find themselves faced with1,295 words
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Article350 1931-12-30 4 Popularity of 3d. Pieces m Dominions London, Dec. 11. Curious details of the work of the Royal Mint and its branches m Australia and South Africa are contained m the annual report for 1930 of the Deputy Master and Comptroller. Thus it is revealed that three-penny pieces350 words
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Article119 1931-12-30 4 Ex-Butler's Novel Enterprise m London London, Deo. 4. One enterprise which is flourishing this season is the new "school of carving," opened by an enterprising ex-butler, at which many Mayfair women are taking lessons m the carving of the Christmas turkey. As it is impossible for each119 words
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Article251 1931-12-30 4 One Bay to be Used for Experimental Purposes London. U< 4. Accompanied by the clank of dismantling hammers, sounding like dull funeral notes, the gigantic frame-work of Britain's airship R-100 is being demolished at Cardington shed In less than three months no tract- will be left of251 words
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Article112 1931-12-30 4 Duke's Private's Body m Quarry Poona. Dec. IS. Mystery surrounds the discovery of a highly decomposed human body floating m some water m a quarry off *he Poona-Sholapur Road. The body ha;; since been identified as that of Private Sefton, of the 2nd Battalion of the Duke of112 words
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Article88 1931-12-30 4 Mr. Churchill Declines to Broadcast New York. D" I* American publicity methods are not Mill the convalescence of Mr. Winston Churcl who awoke this morning to read m th<papers that he was scheduled to bnnd< England to-day through a telephone m at his bedside. Mr. Churchill was88 words
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Article26 1931-12-30 4 Duke of Manchester and Miss Kathleen Dawes London. l»" )S Greenwich (Connecticut).— The Manchester has married Miss Kathlt- a former London actress.26 words
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Article116 1931-12-30 4 A hartal was observed at Jubbuli>-: ing the execution at Uhe local Centr. Yeshwant Singh and Deo Narayan sentenced to death for the B Lieutenant Hext m the Punjab Mai! There is some talk that it will I sible to put the Enggor pontoon I operation again for many months116 words
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Advertisement158 1931-12-30 4 I BUY BRITISH GOODS I 5 NEW YEAR GIFTS 1 BRITISH HALL MARKED STERLING SILVER E.P.N.S. WARE. V j Large Selection. Slump Prices V AN EXAMPLE V 4^^ ■■II -t I 41 I 'tflH b^i B^^^^^^^^^^^^SB i^^^^^M^^^B ir't ~4 1 lwy BlnWiXftl A k i I B >t til a158 words
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Advertisement33 1931-12-30 4 y NEW SHIPMENTS All Departments Equipped with Fresh Stocks PRINTED CHIFFONS m latest designs NOW IN STOCK VISIT EARLY AND GET THE BEST SELECTION Wassiamull Assomull Co. 31 &33 High St. Phone 714433 words
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Article, Illustration2663 1931-12-30 5 VIEWED IN THE LIGHT OF NOW A Pen Picture of Ships' Officers When the nights are cold and wet it is my habit to sit me down by the fireside and lose myself m a book. Sometimes it is one of these social triangles (which, thank2,663 words
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Article234 1931-12-30 5 Opinion Expressed by SolicitorGeneral London, Nov. 27. The opinion that if a man is receiving untmployment benefit, In addition to wages, his 'Mole" is liable to Income Tax was expressed by Sir Thomas Inskip. Solicitor-General, *n the House of Lords, this weok. The point arose234 words
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Article138 1931-12-30 5 Government Bill Turned Down m Switzerland Berr.e, Dro. 7. The introduction of unemployment insurance was rejected by the Swi s fluttorata by IftTfC majority m the Sunday plebiscite on a Government Bill for the introduction of social ci vices. Aside from an unemployment insurance system, the bill included138 words
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Article92 1931-12-30 5 Officially Issued French Denial Paris. Dec. 18.' The Ministry of F( rci",n Affairs ha.s made a tcmminiqiu to kbc Fore^n Press Apency to the foUowinf effect: A rumour has been pr?ad that M. Honri Pon^ot <Hich Commis- inner fc r th" Mandated Territory of Syria and Lebanon)92 words
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Article66 1931-12-30 5 Convened m Belgrade Theatre Hnlßradr. I!*-. 7. ■t k. Or t jv.n.t 1 1 v r.ii ininuM! t> be ooa*tnei ■lace Kint Alexander establlrbed th dictatorship three Jfn ifQ nut m the turner Little Theatre. Giave-ia< d mini: m morning dress oc-. ctipled the rlltterfoi st^ge. whilst66 words
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Advertisement270 1931-12-30 5 JC LIGH'IS FROM V ONE LAMP Jft^' r At the pull of a switch either the full brilliance of an ordinary lamp or the soft glow of a night lamp j BY INSTALLING A PHILIPS DUO-SAVELITE LAMP YOU SECURE THE ADVANTAGES OF TWO SOURCES OF LIGHT IN ONE GLOBE AND270 words
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Advertisement122 1931-12-30 5 G row i nil Children /^w^adk KEEP IN A COOL PUkCt^M need extra Vitamins jS^^Sl To prevent them from kj^Tnisin I outgrowing their strength, >f fe^^S^fe augment the diet with an B^f occasional course of Klliikl^ I *REPLER f Cod Liver Oil with jjgßßKggay Malt Extract MMHmiU f Contains Vitamins122 words
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Article, Illustration2684 1931-12-30 6 "Dr. Sally" P G Wodeh o use's New Story Starts on Saturday si Stephen Leacock •THE general aim ol the Imperial Conference net for Ottawa which will deal mainly with the economic i situation cf the British Empire, will be to take a forward2,684 words
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Article780 1931-12-30 6 ALFRED E. PIERES - ALFRED E. PIERES (By THHE following article by our Tokio Correspondent is of interest m the light of the recent statement by the Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent that an agreement has been reached between Japan and Russia m regard to Manchuria. Although on the surface. Japan780 words
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Article, Illustration837 1931-12-30 6 HORATIUS - HORATIUS Bridge Notes I By ONE oi the prime obligations oi i a partner, when pl&^^DC Coiivract Bridge, is to respond to a forcing bid of two, but first of all he must reccjnize that it is a forcer. It might bs a call to the837 words
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Article, Illustration1001 1931-12-30 6 ELY CULBERTSON - ELY CULBERTSON BY IN the play of many hands at Contract. UK expert has little, if any. advantage over the average player. There are numerous hands which yield just as many tricks under ordinary treatment as under expert treatment. A laig3 percentage of the hands yield1,001 words
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1989 1931-12-30 7 NOTES ON PLASMOQUIN Dr. Russell Amies 9 Valuable Investigation The potentialities cf Plasmoquine as an agent m fighting malaria infection are reviewed m a note by Major -General T. W. D. Megaw, Director-General of the Indian Medical Service, on a bulletin issued by the Institute1,989 words
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Article151 1931-12-30 7 Doctor Inoculates Himself With Suspected Serum Berlin, December 20. By inoculating himself with serum which is aiieged to hav-e killed 76 children at Lubeck, Profersor Deycke has taken Spartan means 01 providing unique proof of his contention that the deaths of the children were due to a151 words
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Article203 1931-12-30 7 Wonderful Collection Dispersed London, Dec. 21. The auctioneers reveal that the Wittelsbach diamond was not sold, but was withdrawn because the reserve price far exceeded the last bid of £5.600. Lor dor. Earlier. The famous Wittelsbach diamond, part cf the Bavarian Crown Jewels, was sold by203 words
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Article192 1931-12-30 7 Better Times for India and Britain London, De 11. Better times both for India and Greal. Britain are foreseen by that famous prophet "Old Moore"', whose almanack for 1932 ha: just been issued. He optimistically suggests that conditions m India are likely to be more settled during192 words
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Article211 1931-12-30 7 A German-Anglo-American Scheme London, Dec. il. Days when airships will cross and recross the Atlantic m two and a half days with the regularity of ocean liners and the airship stations at Cardington and Howden will once more become hives of activity are forecast following the visit211 words
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Article158 1931-12-30 7 King Iliad's Speech to Egyptian Parliament Cairo. Dec. 17. "Egyptian's intellectual revival and its moral preponderance over other Oriental peoples mark her out for the honour of bringing the Arabic language to the level of science and art. Punct ir.tion and capital letters are being i.i I reduced158 words
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Article80 1931-12-30 7 10 Youths Arrested m Calcutta Calcutta, Dec. 22. The police raided 20 houses, including boardirg establishments m Calcutta, this morning and arrested ten youths, including a Mahomedan. The arrests are stated to have been made m connection with the recent find of arms In Calcutta and80 words
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Article54 1931-12-30 7 Damascus Rioters Fired Upon Cairo. Dec. 21. The police were obliged (•> fire on rioters who attacked the Damascus municipal offices after a morning's excitement concerning the preliminary elections. Several were wounded. French trocps are reported to have been called out. The elections were cancelled m order54 words
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Article106 1931-12-30 7 One of the strangest Christmas presents must be that of a New York millionaire to his wile. The gift takes the form of 20.300 books b und m calf which have been ordered from a london bookseller. Although he has issued careful instructions that l-he books must match the library106 words
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Advertisement339 1931-12-30 7 The rick creamy lather j &ives an easy shave and does not dry on the fiuy*. rm J *r U t^^.^xT^^l '.OT Xf j Lj r^v\ I^l i■ **!**"^c i 1 t EL U X 1 &^^l X ~**^t4JC >^jyn i 14 k 'i $at x vj|^^^^^v m m^ 9*339 words
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Advertisement33 1931-12-30 7 rg' yH&fdoyo* money* bktp ikin Jim m this btosdy cTitn* \\mmi i If" r ~*~Z\ Am& Whnkey *n& fbl/y which eon taut matufwlg* Vrjsl 6&d dot* not Uo* ona put? y sC*^\ Apollinaris33 words
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Article2184 1931-12-30 8 PEACE CRUSADE MEETING A Home View of Sino-Japanese Dispute [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 4. "The Manchurian Crisis: The Test of the League" was the title cf the subject at a meeting held this evening at the Friends House, Eustcn Road, under the auspices of the2,184 words
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Article48 1931-12-30 8 A complete farm has been transferred from Ingleton. Yorkshire, to Liphook, Hampshire, 200 miles away by special train. The farm which is the property of Mr. William Burrow, of Kirksteads Farm. Ingleton is composed of 34 head of cattle. 177 sheep, 3 horses and 5 crat-es of poultry.48 words
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Article341 1931-12-30 8 Burma Borstal Principal Drowned Rangoon. Drc. 21. Mr. Gordon Stansfeld. Superintendent Borstal Training School. Thayetmyo. and Saw Sin Ba. Borstal Housemaster, were drowned m the Irrawaddy. belcw Allanmyo. on the evening of December 16 while swimming m a braiirh of the river m pursuit of an escaped341 words
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Article96 1931-12-30 8 With Christmas Mailfrom Africa London. l** f A 5,000-mile air dash Ls feting ni: liners, and flying boats of Imperil carrying mails from Central Afri< -a m an attempt to reach Croydon ha mails to be delivered m Britain by Day. The bit; "Calcutta" flynu the Armstrong-Siddeley96 words
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Advertisement422 1931-12-30 8 2TO 12 sJri fAfflfll Ti I 4TO 400 CYLINDERS rffcMJ I W^^l IM I HORSEPOWOL T"O* reliable and ccocomicaJ pow- higher priced K>rm«fh« J er in a amall marine engine, the The 2-cylinder K"»rm«rfi« deliver 2 cylinder L-head type Kennath leads from 4to 10 H.P., with a speed taoge everything422 words
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Advertisement252 1931-12-30 8 SUCCESS WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO What Nurses 'Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS SJBjSjmßjßjgßjS£ (HHHUBSbIbT BnBBBTB»*^BWB' B^B»BBB^CB* XBBBBW W Tatktrt lmml veiy teijwitiiing ßktarw a Piiwiitifcf i £m*M i iatulenot i.. brrsme itcf iIL I aflvised Suoshine Gni B»jß^lß»%sAer Bse»k i i sot gsininf weight. R< t I W > IW...>l..Gfaxo. BAyc-^W252 words
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Advertisement233 1931-12-30 9 VICTORIA THEATRE TONIGHT I TO-NIGHT SINGAPORE'S FIRST KM AS PANTO ROBINSON CRUSOE The Biggest Musical Show of the Year with over thirty People Finish the Old Year with a Smile NIGHTLY AT 9.30 P.M. Matinees Thursday December 31st., Friday January Ist. at 5.30 BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $3, $2, $L HOOKING:233 words
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Advertisement210 1931-12-30 9 CAPITOL SPECIAL MATINEE TO-DAY at 3.15 IMI to-night Qdsri The Famous "CUCKOOS" running wild m the greatest Tonic for the "Blues" yet prescribed BERT WHEELER AND ROB'T WOOLSEY WITH DOROTHY LEE m Radio's Bombshell of Merriment "CAUGHT PLASTERED" A Brand New Story crammed with Fun and a catchy Song Hit210 words
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Advertisement186 1931-12-30 9 mm W^ mr Aw AJw n w X >^^ i^ A Am A M I kl if m.^^^^. 1 TB M*" -Wt j- jM~^ r -T "Wn~ W i^BBBBt .^Br ~-^B^r~~~^***^^ feSHtzST^ TELEPHOfs»€ N? 6909 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Warner Baxter Lois Moran IN "Behind that Curtain" PICTURE Holiday Matinees FRIDAY186 words
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Advertisement38 1931-12-30 9 Sore Throat? "We are never without FORMAMINT, a little common sense protection is all that matters." Mrs. R.J. —W. FORMAMINT cures Sore Throat and prevents infectious diseases (Influenza, Diphtheria, etc.). Formamint is obtainable at all Chemists and Stores.38 words
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638 1931-12-30 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1931. THE LATEST RUBBER RUMOUR Rubber restriction, a well-worn but by no means threadbare subject, either m news columns or m the Arcade, seems to call for a little reference this morning m view of the fact that it has been brought prominently into638 words
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Article874 1931-12-30 10 There will be no publication of the Singcpor3 Free Press on Friday, Jan. Ist., 1932. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Allison, cf the Yukm Gold Company, will be proceeding en leave by the City of Athens on Saturday. Messrs. A. W. R. Landon, E. V. C. Thorns-. »n and Mrs.874 words
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Article821 1931-12-30 10 LONG LIST OF CHARGES Accused Committed For Trial at Next Assizes A lengthy list of charges of fraud and falsification of accounts was read out against Boniface Pesfcana, the manager. Oh Wan Hee, a director, and his wife. Chan Chin Scow, also a director, of the821 words
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Article185 1931-12-30 10 Territorial Appointment m Lancashire Colonel F. E. Spencer. D.5.0., M.C.. who has been appointed to be Commander, Royal Artillery, 55th (West Lancashire) Division, Territorial Army, with effect from March 15, 1932, has had a close acquaintance with Malaya, extending up to only a few years ago,185 words
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Article752 1931-12-30 10 SEISTAN'S PASSENGERS Agents, Captain, Doctor and Compradore Fined The arrival by the steamer ft Sunday of 50 Chinese deck passrnpTs f n Hong Kong, was the subject of the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodri p when the local agents, the Wan S<m ship Co., Captain A.752 words
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Article212 1931-12-30 10 A Suggestion for CM) Members We have received the following tettci an anonymous reader Dear Mr. Editor,— Perhaps thus vtll your odd column as a suggestion to r for the unemployment fund. "Years hence, perhaps, may dawn I More fortunate, alas! than Pi Which without hardness will be212 words
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Advertisement303 1931-12-30 10 1 DfllC 1 DULd f'4b QUAD-DECANTERS v Four Liqueurs fl^w^SSjr^) m one bottle. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., i lncorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.* (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 Sc 5372. ROYAL BAKERY mi i ai cr d i it o IVI lllvL303 words
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Advertisement21 1931-12-30 10 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES FOR NEW YEAR I). S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.21 words
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Article66 1931-12-30 11 TUG CUT IN TWO Eight Seamen Believed Drowned ONLY ONE SURVIVOR British Radio Official Service] Rusby, Dec. 29. men are missing and bedrowned after a collision occurred last evening m ins Reach, In the Thames near wich, between the 7,500 tons aan passenger ship, American and66 words
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Article111 1931-12-30 11 Three Hi£ Conferences Pending I Renter's Service) Lcndon, Dec. 2!>. of the Government and diplomatists tv busy m the next two months. The tlona :»nd War Debts Conference is proI held It Lausinne either on January regarding which momentous pour•re proceeding m Lcndon. Paris and The League111 words
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Article105 1931-12-30 11 Mr Eugene Chen Takes Foreign Affairs R Uteri Far Eastern Service] Nankin*. Dw. 29--the recommendation of Mr. Sun Fo. rideni of t-he Executive Yuan, the following BinisterW appointments were announced this Foreign Affairs. Mr. Eugene Chen; ing Finance Minister. Mr. Huang Han-liang :lomt confidant of Mr. Sun Fo>:105 words
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Article98 1931-12-30 11 Heavy Rain m Perak 'From Our Own Correspondent > Ipoh, Dec. 29. spite the passing away of the floods some heavy downpours during the week-end vain causing anxiety on account of road erruptions. Visitors returning from Kuala )ur on Sunday passed through blinding Although more slips are98 words
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Article66 1931-12-30 11 Alleged Plot Against An Ambassador Reuter's Service I Prague, Dec. 29. is officially stated that the diplomatist c recall was demanded by the Soviet owing i alleged plot against the Japanese Ambas- at Moscow is Karel Vanek. Secretary to "mho-Slovak Diplomatic Mission m Moswho is en route for66 words
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Article67 1931-12-30 11 Safe m Government Office Rifled iFrcm Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Dec. 29. wnen the Government Offices at Taiping ipened after the holidays it was discovered the Land Office safe had been rifled and 1 unpaid salary was reported missing. Later tmation showed that $1,277 was missing. Police are67 words
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Article39 1931-12-30 11 On Retired List at Own IRcuter'» Service] London, Dee. 29. News Chronicle states that Lieut.-Com- B. W. oalpin. who commanded the •""arme Poseidon when she was sunk on has beta placed on the retired list »»n request.39 words
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Article114 1931-12-30 11 INTERNATIONAL GANG Members of Bremen's Crew Fined IReuter's Service] Berlin. Dec. 29. Two ship's stewards and a dish-washer have been sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment at Bremen for having tried to smuggle Chinese stowaways into the United States m the liner Bremen. Chen Lai, a114 words
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Article121 1931-12-30 11 j Emphatic Denial from The Hague j J [Reuters Service] J The Hague, Dec. 29. i The report thr.t a rubber restriction KZMpM has been completed is emphati- cally denied by Mr. van der Waals, Director of the Trade Section of the i Colonial Office. H? declared121 words
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Article87 1931-12-30 11 Restoration Ends Building Now Safe [British Radio Official Service] Rug-by. Dec. 29. After a most careful scientific survey of the entire fabric, the surveyor to St. Paul's Catherral. London, reported yesterday to the Dean and Chapter that the Cathedral is now safe. The work of restoration began87 words
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Article63 1931-12-30 11 Ready for Non-Stop Flight m January [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 29. Careful inspection has revealed that only minor damage was suffered by the Fairey long distance monoplane during its recent forced landing near Saffron Walden, and it is nowanticipated that it will be m readiness63 words
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Article53 1931-12-30 11 Maintained m South American States [Reuter's Service] New York. Dec. 29. Bolivia. Chile. Columbia. Ecuador and Peru will maintain the gold standard as a result of a conference of the five South American control banks at Lima, declared Professor E. W. Kemmerer. American financial expert, when he returned53 words
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Article49 1931-12-30 11 1 Increasing Japanese Activity Reuter's Service J Geneva, Dec. 28. A fresh Chinese Note to the League Secretariat details the movements of Japanese troops and a proclamation by General Honjo, which, the Note declares, appear to denote increasing Japanese military activity with the intention of extending occupation.49 words
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Article47 1931-12-30 11 To Undergo X-Ray Examination (Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 29. Despite an improvement m his health as a result of his recent Riviera holiday. Mr. Arthur Henderson is entering a London nursing home to-night for an X-ray examination to determine if a minor operation is necessary.47 words
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Article65 1931-12-30 11 Concession to Selangor Motorists (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 29. The Under-Secretary to Government has notified the Selangor Automobile Association that from January Ist, a rebate will be allowed for any unexpired whole quarters on surrender of a licence taken out for a year. The rebate65 words
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Article113 1931-12-30 11 U.S. MAY NOT ATTEND Main Interest m General Economics CONGRESS ATTITUDE [Reuter's Service] New York, Dte. 29. Following a conference between Mr. Mills, Mr. Hoover and Mr. Stimson yesterday it is indicated m official circles, according to the New York Times, that the administration will not be113 words
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Article67 1931-12-30 11 IReuter's Service] Washington, )>ec. 29. The United States has not been invited even unofficially to attend the Reparations Conference and would not attend even if invited, according to an announcement made by Mr. Mills to-day. He said: "There will be no trip to Europe this winter." The announcement67 words
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Article120 1931-12-30 11 LThe Position m Germany Berlin, Dec. 22. The total number of unemployed m receipt of some form of dole relief no December 15 was 5.349.000. which is nearly 300 000 more than the previous fortnightly check. Though the total is well over one million more than last year, it120 words
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Article109 1931-12-30 11 The Pope's Christmas Greetings Vatican City. Dec. 24. On the occasion of the presentation of [Christmas] good wishes by the Sacred College, the Pope expressed his joy at the cessation of the struggle against the Action Catholique. and his regret at the religious persecutions m Russia. Mexico109 words
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Article75 1931-12-30 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 29. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £141 1116 (£l4l V 2 Forward £144 3 16 (£144%). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber75 words
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Article24 1931-12-30 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 29. Waterfall (Selangor) report shows a loss of £18,850. Credit to be cart-ied forward is £23,608.24 words
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Article29 1931-12-30 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 29. At the inquest on David Dickson McVitie. a rubber planter, the Coroner stated that death was due to alcoholism.29 words
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Article31 1931-12-30 11 Appointment of American Delegate [Reuter's Service] Washington, Dec. 29. Mr. Norman Davis, ex-Under-Secretary of State, has been appointed a member of the United States delegation to the Disarmament Conference.31 words
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Article30 1931-12-30 11 THOSE CIPHERS A Reuter cable corrects the earlier report that the British Society of Friends has contributed the sum of £250,000 to China flood relief funds. The donation is £250!30 words
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Article23 1931-12-30 11 Dr. and Mrs. F. R. Sayers and the Hon. Mr. W. A. Fell arrived m Penan* on Friday from Singapore by the Kedah.23 words
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Article398 1931-12-30 11 SUCCESSFUL RECITAL Musical Society's Effort at Wesley Church Hall Singapore's reputation for backwardness m matters of classical music is something that has been commented on time and again, but no one can deny that there are m Singapc-o a number of genuine music lovers who ?re398 words
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Article279 1931-12-30 11 Film For Manufacturers' Exhibition R-U-B-B-E-R slowly proclaims the title of a film which will be screened through the enterprise of the Si: gapore Rubber Works Ltd.. at the Manufacturers* Exhibition which will be opened by H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) at the new F.M.S.R. terminal station on279 words
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Article271 1931-12-30 11 Chinese Mother Sells Her Child For $120 A harrowing story was related to Mr. Williams at? the Hcng Kong Police Court, when two women and a man were charged with being concerned m an illegal transaction involving the sale and purchase of a minor, a girl 12271 words
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Advertisement71 1931-12-30 11 s t i <" ♦7^ -w^» it stcnifles BETTER A ;|l QUALITY SOLE AGENTS: ROBINSON CO., LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur. "^s^ p GOOD USED CARS m excellent running order— s^so. TTTTPYiriPTT 1? ri m*i/*o ™^^ll |JI ILU.- t^ilitJV. Hbi^K BOBMIO MOTOBS i V r^ < <PfOP"KfP^V^^'MK H I Chop uHTKepala71 words
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Article307 1931-12-30 12 Gandhi's Significant Rombay Speech CO-OPERATION TERMS I Router's Service! Bombay, Dec. 29. Gandhi, m the course of his public speech following his return from London, .said that m j the last fight they had to face lathis (clubs) but m this fi^ht they would have to307 words
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Article143 1931-12-30 12 1 Fears for Mr. Bata In justified [BeutCT*! Service! Vienna. Dee. >8. Two exhausted --nirmon ■tM|Cirtl into the \illage of Twcng (Wed Austria* to-day and «-*ammered out .--any of h.-w they hr.d crashed m the mountains m a fof. and hid been wandering m ihe snow for143 words
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Article121 1931-12-30 12 Chairmanship of Disarmament Conference [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. Dec. 28. Mr. Arthur Henderson, wbo is returning to London after a stay on the French Riviera from which his health has greatly benefited, is expected to take advantage of the presence here of Sir Eric Drummond. Secretary-General of121 words
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Article73 1931-12-30 12 Franco-Herman Business Agreement I Router's Service] Pari-. Dec. 28. An important step on the road to closer Franco-Gorman economic CO opgiatlon is mark- cd by an agreement between the French Nitrate Trust and the Gerrmn StickstolTe Syndicate, whereby Germany will supply France with nitrogenous ftrtihser.s over and73 words
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Article57 1931-12-30 12 IF'resident of Judicial Yuan [Revter*a Far Eastern Service Nanking, Decs. 29. 1 i Pier dent of the Judicial Yuan m the mm Qomamnt is Mr. C. C. Wu. and not Mr. WajiK ChunK-hui It i» con: kk>r<>d rfgnjjifml that the occupants of six of the hlfbett57 words
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Article15 1931-12-30 12 •c««, of Kap^r Group Hospital *e'k T\ to rCtUr thfi n^t week m January. P15 words
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Article70 1931-12-30 12 OUTLOOK IN AMERICA Dismal Unemployment Position [Reuter's Service 1 Washington, Dec. 28. The spectre of starvation is on the* faces of millions, declared Mr. Hudson. Executive Secretary of the Welfare Council m New York, giving evidence on the unemployment question before the Senate Committee. Nearer $700,000,000 will70 words
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Article274 1931-12-30 12 Sequel to Inquiry Into Mining Conditions Nim*' York, Dec. 17. |Ir. Theodore Dreiser and Mr. John dc P:i:scs. the DOVellfU. with the eight OthST members of the group which recently went to Harlan County. Kentucky, to investigate the terrorist n uime and extreme hardships under which the coalminers274 words
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Article299 1931-12-30 12 Thr undernoted non-fiction works will be endy for kUUC en Saturday, at 9 a.m. Aye (John) Humour m the Army. 193 i. Aye (John) Humour among the Lawyers. 931. Aye «John» Humour of Parliament and Pariamentary Elections. 1931. Aye iJchi-0 Humour on the Rail. 1931. BelUe (H.) A299 words
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Article169 1931-12-30 12 To be opened by the Governor This Evening An Interesting event and one of seme artistic Importance occurs this evening at 7 o'clock, with the opening by HE. Sir Cecil Clementi. G.C.M.G of the Salon of International Photo- 'graphy m the Capitol Theatre Ballrcom. r lhi. opening marks169 words
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Article173 1931-12-30 12 "SCHEME COMPLETED" Sent to D.E.L GovernorGeneral [Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 29. The Financial Times Amsterdam correspondent learns from a generally reliable source that it is understood that a scheme of rubber restriction has been completed after discussion between British and Dutch interested parties and has been mailed173 words
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Article254 1931-12-30 12 I' Monday. Dec. 21. |< Hon. Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake and Professor Walter Brown arrived to stay at Government House-. His Excellency. Lady Clementi and Miss dementi were present at the violin recital given by Mr. Jascha Heiietz at the Capitol Theatre this evening. Tuesday. Dec. 22.254 words
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Article105 1931-12-30 12 i In response to the request of the Com- J mittee cf the Asiatic Unemployment 4 I Fund we publish below a form for use by J intending subscribers to the Fund. I To J The Committee. i Asiatic Unemployment Fund, 17. Raffles Chambers. i SINGAPORE J105 words
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Article86 1931-12-30 12 Ignominious End to Nanking Agitation Nanking, Dec. 18. Between 6.000 and 7,000 students from Shanghai. Peking and ether cities were surprised at four o'clock this morning by thousand cf troops, who rounded them up and escorted them to trains with steam up ready to start for Shanghai and86 words
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Article66 1931-12-30 12 Barred to Swiss Nationals Geneva, Dec. 22. All Swiss citizens are henceforth forbidden to join the Foreign Legion, under the provisions of the new Swiss Military Penal Code, which threatens transgressors with imprisonment if they fall into the hands of the Helvetic authorities. Swiss citizens are likewise prohibited66 words
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Article2960 1931-12-30 12 LOSS OF PESTIGE Women to be Granted Membership [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 13. Some of London's famous clubs are experiencing difficult times. Members of the Junior Athenaeum Club, Piccadilly, at a meeting at the club passed a resolution that the premises should be closed2,960 words
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Article277 1931-12-30 12 t Men Send Girls on Murderous Mission I C'omillu. !>«•«. I' Detain new available m cotmecUon i murder of the late Mr. Btevena, Di trl I 4 trato. Onmllli, show that ■everal hired a hackney earriagc Cor the "u\ ccrfed them up tc \hv erlmina] court where the277 words
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Article994 1931-12-30 13 BLUES IN THE MAKING Outside Help For Oxford Oxford have once again followed the Light Blues' lead, and m an attempt to avert a spell of nine defeats they have asked Colonel Gibbon to coach them for the Boat Race of 1932. The staunchest Oxonian994 words
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895 1931-12-30 13 WILD CAT FIGHTER Holder Wins a Toss-Up Decision Madison Square Garden, New York. In one of the greatest fights ever seen between little men m this city, Tony Canzoneri successfully defended his lightweight world's championship here m a bout with Eligio Sardinas (Kid Chocolate),895 words
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Article98 1931-12-30 13 Efforts to place Northamptonshire County cricket on a sound financial basis are meeting with encouraging success. Mr. L. Bullimerhon. Secretary of the special sub-committes appointed at the extraordinary meeting of the club, says they are now almost on the halfway mark of the £1,500 required. A draw on the Manchester98 words
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Advertisement359 1931-12-30 13 I^^^^^^*^T tl3 Of Chemists L H and Stores Ml y In two sizes. Prevention is better than Cure. To resist and repel colds, influenza, bronchitis, there is nothing better than a course of Angier's Emulsion. Its soothing effects and its tonic invigorating influence upon aH th« functions make it onequa359 words
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Advertisement25 1931-12-30 13 tC. A. Chadwyck-Herrky (Eton and Trinity) (str.) 11 7 +T. E. Prichircl (Clifton and Exoter) (cox) 8 5 ♦An Old Blue, iAn Old Trial Cap.25 words
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Advertisement508 1931-12-30 13 ■Baal Laafe9 BF V C^C^^*O^ Baaaaaaa^BSt^Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaf^ I Sr^"» ■F j SaaaaaE^^#^Hk the ll~^^ HaW cfelP Baav SEVEN POINTS origin. fe-w Fresh English and the formation Wwt County M"k- of bone and flesh la Sm perfect propor- 2 NUF^ < r ruR y.- ns B* Under ideal condiX tions at West508 words
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Advertisement833 1931-12-30 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOBTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SKI; VICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasfow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AM) N. CONTINKNi. Due. Sails T ANTKNO* For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam, Hburß833 words
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Advertisement554 1931-12-30 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In fcitfMMl) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Doe B'pwe 8»u» S'pwav a* OITT OF ATHENS Pfcr Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg In Port Jan. 2 5.5, CITY OP NORWICH For Havre, L'don, R'dam and554 words
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Advertisement422 1931-12-30 14 P£r* O British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated In mngtmmA} MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENI LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due l»Of Tonnare. Singapore. Tonnage. SlnKapr** 1932. lm KALYAN 9.000 Jan.422 words
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Advertisement733 1931-12-30 15 1m r J^^Bm^^^^m^% ImZ^H NVrilS, MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP. ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESRROUGVI f Calls at Hull. May omit Rotterdam. Calls at Hamburg TO LIVERPOOL. PMUC Suez. Port Said Genoa. Valencia and Liverpool Jar. 20 21 TO HAMBURG. Sue/. Pert Said. Havre. London, Hull. Rotterdam and Hamburg Jan 12 13 TO SAN733 words
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Advertisement529 1931-12-30 15 1>) IKILLAK STEAMSHIP LINKS. LTD. (li ■I SAILING NOTICK Aim ml I OF famous r 11 m\\ PRESIDENT LINERS Mi f 1O MAKSEULES. NEW YORK AM) BOSTON A* If I IfOM <\\t,\i(wt \\U ITVU7; via fOlOMpr. 1 I W Mil 7 P WI %U AIE X\M>KIA NAIMK- /IB \WM Irrive529 words
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Advertisement918 1931-12-30 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIAJ (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5461. v.ith sub-connections to: Passage, Freight. Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's dork. Representatives m the Strait.- Settlments 1 Singapore and Ponang) of the TRAVELLER* OFFICIAL INFORMATION918 words
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Article366 1931-12-30 16 Luxury Yacht to Call at Singapore One of the most palatial private deep-sea rachts flying the American flag, the 225-foot notor vessel Camargo, owned by Mr. Julius Pleischmann. a prominent American multinillionaire, will visit Shanghai m the near fuure while on a round-the-world cruise, accordng to information received366 words
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Article313 1931-12-30 16 Foreign Share of the Trade. The question? and answers m the House of Commons respecting the coastwise trade of Britain touch points of considerable importance tc the whele of the shipping industry. The total British tonnage which departed with cargoes m the coastwise trade of the United313 words
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Advertisement677 1931-12-30 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by th*» well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the B.S. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] UJL MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de677 words
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Advertisement421 1931-12-30 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. inc. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails Due N>w r fc M.S. SILVERPALM In Port Jan. 4 Feb M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 oan. 25 Keb 2 fl M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9421 words
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Advertisement142 1931-12-30 16 s.s. PLANCIUS We beg to announce that the s Plancus," arriving Friday. January Ist. 1932. am Belawan-Deli en route to Java, will anchor m the Roads, instead of going alon^idr the wharf, and will sail from the Road.v at 4 pin. for Java Ports. For the convenience of pMMOfen Mid142 words
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Miscellaneous700 1931-12-30 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7410 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Je ran tut) 6 p.m. > Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. r Tuesday and Friday 730 a.m. Serembaii, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, r Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn.700 words
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Miscellaneous239 1931-12-30 16 I HULL TRAWLER WRECKED Whole Crew Feared Lost Londcn, Dec. 18. Thorshavn (Faroe Islands). It is feared that the whole crew, numbering 11. have been drowned in the wreck of the Hull trawler Girdleness, which went ashore rear Sudero, owing to bad weather. I At present it is impossible to239 words
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Article71 1931-12-30 17 The following live stock arrived m the course of the holidays: 139 bullocks and 1,233 pigs by the Pahud from Benoa; 8 horses by the Plancius from Batavia; 40 sheep and 60 goats by the Akita Maru from Calcutta; 200 pigs by the Paul Douraer from Saigon; 100 sheep and71 words
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Article393 1931-12-30 17 The following is a list of passengers on board the Antenor leaving the Straits for home today: Mr. F. S. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Hannah, Miss M. Dyer, Mrs. L. R. Mackness, child and inft, Mr. C. S. Griffiths. Dr. W. Hutchison,393 words
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Article238 1931-12-30 17 Per Lipis from Port Dickson: Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Chua Poh Siang, Dr. E. G. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. Rose, Mr. Tan Chin Cheng. Mr. E. Kong Guan, Mr. E. Yeo Phu, Mr. Tan Koon Swee. Per Kedah from Belawan: Mr. Moriarty. Mr. Hamilton Moose, Mr. Nat Nathanson. From238 words
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Article241 1931-12-30 17 Gyroscopic Device For Liner Barrow, Nov. 29. At the shipyard of Vickers-Armstrongs an interesting and novel mechanism is being constructed m the form of gyro-stabilizers to prevent the rolling of the new Lloyd-Sabaudo passenger liner Conte di Savoia. built at Genoa. The work of constructing241 words
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Article148 1931-12-30 17 Arrival m London on Board Ship A whale weighing 65 tons, embalmed m a specially built case, arrived at the Royal Albert Dock, London, on board the Lehlgh. This Is i said to be the largest single package that has ever crossed the Atlantic. The whale148 words
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Article399 1931-12-30 17 30,000 Miles In a Twenty-Two Foot Sloop New York. William Albert Robinson, a 29 -years -old engineer of Boston, has arrived at Staten Island m his 22-foot sloop, the Svaap, completing a round-the-world voyage of two years, five months and two days, during which he covered more399 words
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Article310 1931-12-30 17 Chinese Boycott and Fall In Sterling The Japan Shipowners' Association has been investigating the losses through the Chinese boycott and the British suspension of the gold standard. The Association now estimates the decrease m freight revenue at V. 100,000,000, on a 12 months* basis, says the Japan310 words
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Article112 1931-12-30 17 Contributions Sent to Company London, Dec. 16. The keen public interest aroused by the suspension of work on the new giant liner was shown to-day, when, at a Board meeting of the Cunard Steamship Company, the Chairman of the Company, Sir Percy Bates, Bt., alluded to the112 words
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Article80 1931-12-30 17 Commander R. O. Fitzroy, hitherto executive officer of the Frobisher, Reserve Fleet flagship at Portsmouth, has been appointed to command the Witch, one of the eight destroyers selected to reconstitute the flotilla now m China. The Witch relieves the Serapis, and Commander L. F. N. Ommanney, now80 words
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Advertisement454 1931-12-30 17 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Bead Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each ™Til? g test news latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features454 words
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Advertisement372 1931-12-30 17 I. B^^^v^ iimn]p|iiiiiii (Incorporated In Italy). FAST PASSENGER SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO ITALY. GALLING AT COLOMBO, BOMBAY, PORT SAID, BRINDISI. VENICE AND TsUBSTfc Leave Singapore. doe Venice. CRACOVIA Jan. 1 /an. 27 PILSNA Jan. 29 Feb. 24 OANGE Mar. 1 Mar. 21 TO HONG KONG SHANGHAI. Due Mngaporc. Leave Tlnffipera PILSNA372 words
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Article, Illustration1602 1931-12-30 18 AN ARCHBISHOP AS WORLD DICTATOR Peace Movement Must Begin m the Schools EDUCATION TO ELIMINATE WAR In his contribution to the series of broadcasts 011 "What I would do with the World," the Archbishop of Liverpool, Dr. Richard Downey, said In tins matU'r-01-lact world there la no such UMnf iimoiij:1,602 words
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Article55 1931-12-30 18 Lower Charges to Meet Competition Lrniior Dec. 16. I-i nrdsf to compotp with road nnd water tramp at the railv.avc hive b^en granted permission by the Railway Rates Tribunal m London to charge Ivm than the standird rate for rartita kinds rf mcrcliindise and passenger tiaffic. m55 words
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Article347 1931-12-30 18 The following Is a list of stations wbicn can be received In Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM fron. about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, j Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from 6.30 p.m.347 words
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Article195 1931-12-30 18 The following programmes of music will be J broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction or M. Andre Soyer. WEDNESDAY Finale from Sonata. Greig: Les Beaux Dimanches. Fauchey; Grave, (for violincello. f Mme. Simone. Cheinay) Sammartini: L'enfant Prodigue. Debussy; Paris and Helen. Gluck; Fantasy195 words
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Article68 1931-12-30 18 SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are untlJ further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public HoMdays.) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of68 words
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Article, Illustration304 1931-12-30 18 Lonely Widow's Fits of Depression NOW CHEERFUL Thanks to Kruschen A widow TO years of age living alone m the country rheumatism m her hands and knees. Is there any wonder that she became depressed to the point of desperation Fortunately, she tried the one remedy304 words
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Advertisement997 1931-12-30 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE rtn A nrrrmnn n a &t*t I CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 snares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.O. 2. Agencies and997 words
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Article584 1931-12-30 19 Industry's Blackest Year nawitng oi Pajam. Limited, was < ;::<vs d1 M«-.s.srs Derrick and Co., Bank Chambers, yesterday morning. feme pu'-suU-d supported by Dr. E. I B H. MBM (diWCtOtm) and Messrs y c c. Dannan. H. B. Tictmerj 1 m Of the annual remt Chairman Mid: 1584 words
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Article291 1931-12-30 19 laual meeting of Alor Gajah Rubber VM held at the offices of Messrs »nd Co.. Hongkong Bank Chambers morning with Mr. J. M. Sime m the "l>ported by Messrs E. Kong Guan and < directors and Messrs W. E. RayRentoa, Yap Hock Cheng. Chia Kirn Dr E.291 words
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Article714 1931-12-30 19 [Vcdins Cotliitiotts Worst Ever Experienced The nVTCinlti annual general meeting of /hing Brag Lee and Co.. Limited, was held m he Company's offlees. Raffles Chambers, y esterlay. Mr. S. Q. Wong, presided, and others •resent were: Messrs. T. O. Mayhew. K. C. Bu. a?c Chin714 words
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Article21 1931-12-30 19 It Is now safer to buy commodities or I securities than to hoard gold or its equivalent,! notes. Mr. Benjamin Guineas.21 words
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Article342 1931-12-30 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES December 29 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 9 {32 London, 3 months' sight 2 4 7132 London, 60 days' sight 2|4 532 London, 30 days' sight 2j4% London, demand 24 3 {32 London, T.T. 214 I|l6 Lyons and Paris, demand 950 Hamburg,342 words
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72 1931-12-30 19 December 39th.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 S Business done Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 11 UH February 11 'v UK Feb.-Mar. 11', 11% Jan.-Mar. 11 X A 11*Apr.- June 11% 11 \s July-Sept. 12 12. Tone of72 words
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Article949 1931-12-30 19 TUESDAY. DEC. 29TH 1931 CLOSING QUOTATIONS I Bayers Sellers .„m Kumbang c£) 24s 25s j Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s 3d lis 3d c.d. Bangrin Tin lis 12s Batang Padang ($1) 05 12 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom.949 words
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Article132 1931-12-30 19 Changes m Representative Prices I United Press Asftociaunu i New York, Dec. 24. 28. American Can. Com. 61 59% Cities Service 5%. b'\ I Colombia Gas and Elec. 13 12% Curtis Wright 1% 1 Electric Bond end Share 10% 10 Vi Gen. Electric 24%. 24 Gen.132 words
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Article187 1931-12-30 19 i British Radio— Official Service! Dec. 19 23 28. Amsterdam 8 15 32 8 17 32 8% Athens 262 260 260 I Bombay ls. 6 9 64d. ls. 6 9 64d. ls. 6 5 32d. Berlin 14 14.40 14 7 16 Brussels 24 716 24.60 24.60 j Bucharest 570187 words
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Article371 1931-12-30 19 Similar Experience to that of Malaya Says the Mining Journal of Nov. 4th A fresh complication m the tin situation is foreshadowed through the action of Siam m deciding to go on the Gold Standard. Siamese ?xchange has been rising m relation to Straits currency, due to371 words
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Article472 1931-12-30 19 Sincapore. Der. 21. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. MEAT Beef steak (Round) Kati 40 Beef stew or curry do 3° Port, lean do 4 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) do 39472 words
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Article124 1931-12-30 19 Decline Exnorts to Hon^ Kmg During November the decline m imports toHong Kony ircm J-.jpan first evidenced m the October trade returns became more marked. the total valu? of imports amounting to $1.7 millit ns :iv compared with $7.5 millions m November 1930 TVe chief decreases were m124 words
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Article50 1931-12-30 19 Output to be Reduced 26 U Per Cent New York. Bw, 22. An agreement between producers representing 90 per cent, of the world output of copper has been definitely concluded, and the monthly output is being brought down to atx.-ut 77.000 tons 26 a per cent, of capacity.50 words
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Article19 1931-12-30 19 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIQHTT London, Dor. 2S. Rubber stocks at London are 70.043 and at Liverpool 56.908.19 words
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Article37 1931-12-30 19 The injuries which this country has suffered under a Government whose only Idea of economics seemed to be to go on spending until thr last sovereign was gone cannot be healed quickly or easily. Sir George Touctae.37 words
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Advertisement79 1931-12-30 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $35,000,000 I The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. j (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE; Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles79 words
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Article1417 1931-12-30 20 The \>w Island Golf Club Course m Use.— A Difficult Bojrey?_Lai singh and the li/.ian Ci.cket Tour. G. Aste on Transfer to Irdia. Unfortunate Sequel to Malayan Footballers' vl it to China. The development of the very fine golf course at Thomson Read laid oul by Mr.1,417 words
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Article452 1931-12-30 20 SHIP VS. SHORE Naval Men m Interesting Contests Penan*, Dec. 27. A boxing tournament organised by Mr. J. W. Chilian m aid of local unemployment funds at the Town Hall last night provided capital entertainment. Of a total of 12 contests three weie between Penang and452 words
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Article47 1931-12-30 20 Fulham's Bad Lapse at Home IReuter's Service] London, Dec. 28. Results m League matches to-day were as fellow DIVISION I Aston Villa 3. Newcastle 0. DIVISION II Wclverhampton 3. Charlton l. DIVISION 111 (Southern) Fulham 1. Queen's Park R'gers 3. Northampton 6. Bristol Rovers 0.47 words
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Article51 1931-12-30 20 Recuperating on Board Ship S.S. Carparcona, Dec. 24. The German tennis champion Cilly Aussem. who is aboard on her wav home, is slowly convalescing from her rectnt illness at Valparaiso The doctors are satisfied with her condition but it is thought that several weeks' complete reot will be51 words
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Article413 1931-12-30 20 TEAM CHOSEN Hard Game Ends In a Draw Whites 3; Colours 3. A draw very correctly represents the run of play m yesterday's hockey trial organised by the non-European clubs for the purpose of selecting the side to represent the Rest against the Europeans m the forthcoming413 words
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Article65 1931-12-30 20 Selangor's Team Against the Negri [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 29. The following have been selected to represent Selangor against Negri Sembilan on Saturday at Seremban: Low Cheng Nam: J. L. Greig. W. J. Thomas: C. O. La Brooy, G. O. Hovil. J. D. Hodgkinson; T.65 words
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Article480 1931-12-30 20 Promise Under Bad Conditions at Bukit Timah Whites 6 CoNwirs 2. Long delayed by bad weather, the first hockey trial for women m Singapore took place on the Raffles College grcund yesterday evening and it is a tribute to the keenness of the players that despite the bad480 words
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Article98 1931-12-30 20 The trial for the Europeans will be played this afternoon. The playcj-s Jiave been selected as f ollows Colours:— Capt. D. V. Hill; R. A. Ashwcrth and Capt. P. R. P. Miers; Russs-1 (R.A.F.), Lieut. N. C. Phillips, and P. H. Stewart- Brown W. R. King. Capt.98 words
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201 1931-12-30 20 The following have been invited to play Kcckey for R.C.C. vs. Singapore Khalsa Association on Monday January 4. at S.C.C. Padang. H. A. Exley; W. H. Follenfant, E. G. Staunton; H. M. Preston, R. A. Vaughan, P. C. Sands; W. R. King, Lt. C. A.201 words
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Article152 1931-12-30 20 Distinction of Boy Martin It surely musi be a record for a boy of 17 to lead the forward line even of an amateur international side. Boy Martin, of the Royal Ulster Rifles, had that honour when Ireland met England at York. The youngster has been playing152 words
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Article100 1931-12-30 20 Woman's Sweep Win an "Informer's" Suit Toronto, Nov. 30. Mrs. Grant Longman, formerly of Gloucester. England, may have to fight for the fortune of £30.000 which she has won as the holder of a ticket m the Irish November Handicap Sweepstake which drew the100 words
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Article71 1931-12-30 20 Indian Association Tournament The results of the Indian Association Annual Badminton Tournament were as follow: Open Singles Championship Tournament League System. Champion for the Year 1931. G. V. Santhou. Runner-Up M. I. Fernandez. Third A. I. Pcreria. Singles Championship "A" Division knock-out-system. Champion for the year 1931. G. V.71 words
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Article21 1931-12-30 20 Sepoy Lines Monthly Medal The men's monthly medal (bogey) will be played on Saturday and Sunday, January 2 and 3.21 words
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Article29 1931-12-30 20 In the final of the handicap mixed doubles of the L.L.T.C. tournament Mr. and Mrs. Warden beat Miss Millard and Hobbs 6 3, 6 0.29 words
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Article26 1931-12-30 20 The annual general meeting cf the Singapore Amateur Football Association will be held at the Stadium. Anson Road, on Monday at f» n m.26 words
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Article107 1931-12-30 20 For a long time there was doubt whether there would be a Cambridge Trial Eight racthis year. The U.B.C. is having to economise drastically. It is necessary to go to Ely to provide a course for this race; that means the crews must practice on the Ouse at least a107 words
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Advertisement250 1931-12-30 20 JC/S1 UNPACKED "BeMasfei^Voice NEW RECORDS FOR JANUARY This big issue ranges from songs of the past to m< pieces played by Philadelphia Symphony Orch. London Sv Orch., Marek Weber and many good dance tunes',' by the greatest dance bands of Europe and Anu r MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS EARLY AT MOXJTRIES250 words
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