The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 December 1931
1931-12-31
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1931-12-31 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,532. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1931. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article404 1931-12-31 1 Two Chinese troop trains have passed Shanhaikwan en route from (him how for Teintsin without interference from Japa< nese troops; four Japanese warships ha\% arrives at Chinwangrtao Page 9. A giant meteor is reported to have passed cvei Lisbon and to have fallen into the Atlantic Page404 words
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Article932 1931-12-31 1 To this day I can remember sadly the day r, n which I first saw the Tower of London. The wt/ither was dull London weather that did not ■hOW the ancient Tower at its best; I know that I came away, a somewhat peevi&h little boy.932 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement240 1931-12-31 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the ala y a n gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL WBW VEAIt« EVE PECIAL DINNER AND FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL LATEST NOVELTIES AND FAVOURS Prices For Fancy Dress DANCING TILL 2 A.M. THE MANAGEMENT WISHES ALL THEIR PATRONS A HAPPY AND240 words
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Advertisement221 1931-12-31 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL New Year's Eve. BOOKING CLOSED. NOTICE. THE GRILLROOM WILL BE CLOSED TO NON-RESIDENTS FOR DINNER TO-NIGHT. TELEPHONE 5341 (8 Lines) SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Concert Valse BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE Waldteufel Overture PIQUE DAME Suppe Grand Selection WILLIAM TELL Rossini Intenrie»zo VIENNA, TOWN OF221 words
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Advertisement60 1931-12-31 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Robinsons for cheerful service Pftfe Where to spend New Year's Eve p a »c l. Burns" Night at the AdelphJ Hotel— Pa^e 1. X N.I.L.M. timetable to Java and Southern Sumatra Page 6. CHRYSLER POWER Jbt^^SL Cj 1 IF^ '^^X Ik 1 W W V mIM I !T60 words
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Advertisement11 1931-12-31 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article466 1931-12-31 2 An Old Offender m i Trouble Sentence of six months' imprisonment to be followed by one years police supervision was passed by Mr. A. E. Coope, at the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, on Peter Liew. a Chinese, for the theft of 30 cents from the Roman Catholic466 words
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Article195 1931-12-31 2 From Seed To Manufactured Products Under the auspio?s of the Straits Settlements Government, an address entitled "Rubber from seed to manufactured products", .illustrated \vith moving pictures, will be given by Mr. L. Cresson, of the Singapore Rubber Works, on Monday, January 4Ui, and on Friday. January Bth, 1932. at195 words
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Article438 1931-12-31 2 How Christmas Was Celebrated Christmas has come and Christmas has gone. and, judging from the way the festive season was spent, one could hardly believe that one Is m the depth of the most awful slump that Malacca has yet experienced. All eyes are now turned to the438 words
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Article116 1931-12-31 2 Mothers and teachers are reminded that Mrs. (Doctor* Roberts will give a series of talks on Health on Saturday mornings during January. There will be lessons given on the structure of the human body with illustrations from diagrams and casts, and advice on "How to116 words
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Article58 1931-12-31 2 The Indies' Work Party, Singapore Presbyterian Church, has arranged to hold a Jumble Sale m the Tomlinson Hall on Monday, January 11th.. at 4 p.m. Unwanted clothing or household articles may be left at the Manse. 35. Cavanagh Road*, at any time or at the Hall on morning58 words
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Article116 1931-12-31 2 Holiday to Celebrate Chiang's Resignation Wurhow. Dec. 18. On December 18, a telegram was received by tr<? local municipal authorities from Canton announcing the resignation of General Chiang Kai-shek. As a result of t-his message, the city soon took. on a holiday appearance. Firecrackers were freely exploded and116 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1931-12-31 2 WANTED. TWO WOODEN LIGHTERS or sailing tongkangs each of about 100 tons carrying capacity. Reply to P.O. Box 237. FOR SALE LADIES HACK, 8 years old, m pericci condlvicn. with cross saddle and all equipment. Apply Box No. 973 care of Free Press. MUST SACRIFICE Buick Tourer, excellent condition. Price135 words
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Advertisement456 1931-12-31 2 BUSINESS CARDS. FUNERALS. i SINGAPORE CASKET CO Mm. lAS. Penh** K*ad Lavender Street— Phone M 75 BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERHKSK Highest Class Work— Lowest Kates. jLAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55, Cairnhill Road, Singapore. Open to patients under the care of their own doctor. European Sisters.456 words
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Advertisement624 1931-12-31 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Sale and removal of disused Pumping Plant and Boilers at Mackenzie Rd. Pumping' Station. Date624 words
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Advertisement463 1931-12-31 2 GOVERNMENT EVENING ~CUSSKS Raffles Institution. Classes will be held m the following subjects and win <.„_ on Monday, January 11th. 1932 con "n".<* TECHNICAL COMMERCIAL 1. Chemistry (Theoretical and Practical.) 2. Plumbing and Sanitary L Book-keeping Engineering. 3. Building Construction. 2. Typing. 4. Theory of Structures. 5. Surveying. 3. Shorthand.463 words
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Advertisement554 1931-12-31 2 SINGAPORE IMPROVE MFAT TRUST. Amendment No. 25 of 1931 to the General Improvement Plan under Section 49 of the Singapore Improvement Ordinance. PLAN OF PROPOSED AMENDED LAYOUT FOR THE AREA BOI'NDED BY JALAN BESAR, LAVENDER STREET AND FOCH ROAD NOTICE TO OWNERS OK RF.PI m OWNERS OF PROPERTY Af KI.CTEI)554 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous195 1931-12-31 2 THE WEEK Thursday, 31st. High Water, 02.48, 8.4 ft., 14.20, 9.2 ft. Rugby: Public Services Ist. XV vs. S.C.C, at Dunearn Road. flockey: Indian Assocn vs V.M.C.A., at Balestier Road Photographic Exhibition. Capitol Ballroom. Friday. Jan. Ist. High Water. 03.30. 8.4 ft., 15.25. 8.6 ft. New Year's Day. No Issue195 words
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Article998 1931-12-31 3 THE MILITARY TRIBUNAL Trial of 23 Accused Begins IFroni Our Own Correspondent I Dublin, Xov The Free State Military Tribunal came into active work to-day, when 23 prisoners, including the brothers Gilmore, charged with having an ammunition dump m the Dublin mountains, were formally arraigned. The998 words
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Article20 1931-12-31 3 Mr. F. E. Walker and Mr. H. C. Pinching returned trom home on Christmas Day by the 1 Menelaus. S.E.20 words
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Article170 1931-12-31 3 Brisk Bidding at Christies London, Dec. 11. Sentiment strayed into the austere auction rooms at Christies, when gift., ot jewels and other valuables, sent to t^he Chancellor of the Exchequer for the benefit of the Nation, were odd. As soon as the financial crisis arose170 words
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Article89 1931-12-31 3 The foUowinf are the figures showing the number ot legisteied motor vehicles m Malacca. —For hire. 665; Per trade purposes other than hire. 78: For private OSf, 1150; For the use of Municipality, public bodies, etc., 35 Mr. Rose, jeweller, was tiMiixterring valuables Mo his car outside his pn-miM-s lt89 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement450 1931-12-31 3 dailu beverage I l\l 1 i very home. m j >if I 3MR I sas»L < S2 S3 aourishing, but is sold at prices wSrh render it the most economical form of oncentratod nourishment obtainable riu g reat value ot "Ovaltine" for giving and 1 pViqiTINE Jor Strength, Vigour Vitality450 words
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Advertisement94 1931-12-31 3 HALF THE WORLD Lives m ignorance as to how the other half exists Even m Singapore there are t industries m operation concern" ing which the average citizen knows little or nothing at all The "Singapore Manufacturers 9 Exhibition "is an effort iHBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB«««BB«BB^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_ to spread knowledge and to de* monstrate94 words
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Article, Illustration201 1931-12-31 4 TWO TIMBER carrying ships which took on a big list after encountering a gale H while on a voyage to Belfast. g ;viio» L.UKI!.! ia iurnbull at the wheel of her speedboat during the California M races. L G UP photogra201 words
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Advertisement113 1931-12-31 5 VICTORIA THEATRE! Last Three Performances TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) 5 p.m. and 9M p.m. SATURDAY AT 9.30 p.m. NO PERFORMANCE TO-DAY. ROBINSON I CRUSOE A PANTOMIME IN 3 ACTS. A CAST OF OVER 30 PEOPLE SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MATINEE TO-MORROW FRIDAY. CHILDREN HALF PRICE. BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $3, $2, $1. KEEP A DATE113 words
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Advertisement108 1931-12-31 5 EXTENDS HEARTY NEW YEAR GREETINGS TO ALL ITS PATRONS. Special MATINEE TO-DAY Children Half Price ffcis! TO-NIGHT !9.i5! t HERE THEY~ARE BACK AGAIN! The Screen's Most Popular Trio Welcomed by 3 PACKED HOUSES Yesterday BERT WHEELER ROBT WOOLSEY AND DOROTHY LEE i t^L y m Radio's Latest and Funniest Comedy108 words
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Advertisement101 1931-12-31 5 TELEPHONE N9 6909' ON TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 MATINEES: Friday, Saturday Sunday at 3 p.m. 'KISS ME GOODNIGHT AVkIAD BERYL MERCER J. M. KERRIGAN His head was m the clouds till a pretty girl brought him down to earth. Romance of picture youth nrftk two smiles for every tear. Vitamins m101 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article675 1931-12-31 6 TURF s. d. Two Horses Out of 10 Win Races Mr. J. A. Dewar, who heads the list of winning owners on the Turf this season with the sum of nearly £40,000, talked to me to-day about the mysterious business of Making Money Out of675 words
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Article93 1931-12-31 6 Many Valuable Manuscripts Lost Rome, Dec. 23. The Vatican Library disaster caused five deaths. Three bodies have now been recovered and two are still buried under tons of wreckage. Four of the victims are workmen, while one was the curator of the Sistine Gallery. Professor Marco Vataso. The93 words
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1196 1931-12-31 6 £6,000 FOR A PLAYER Place For An Anglo-Scottish League The pleasantest feature of last season's football m England was the success of West Bromwich Albion, who won the Cup and secured promotion from the Second to the First Division with a team that cost1,196 words
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Advertisement159 1931-12-31 6 1 ROYAL DUTCH INDIAN AIRWAYS TIME-TABLE r TO JAVA AND SOUTHERN SUMATRA I Arrivals From Singapore Palembang Friday 10.20 a.mBatavia 1.35 p.m. Mr j V€ry fYlday i Bandoenp Saturday 8.30 ajn. MJ 7 a.m. Samaranu 10.05 a.m. Soerabaya 12.10 p.m. TO NORTH SUMATRA Ml From Singapore Medan 10 50 ajn159 words
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Advertisement271 1931-12-31 6 I Put Safety First Make Sure You Get GENASPRIN When buying aspirin put safety first ask for Genasprin, the safe brand of aspirin. Genasprin makes pain fade away without disturbing the digestion or endangering the heart. Thousands of Doctors have written praising the safe and sure pain -relieving properties of271 words
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Article214 1931-12-31 7 GANDHI AND THE VICEROY THK NEW ORDINANCES 'Are They a Definite Rupture" He Asks FUTURE ACTION [Reuter's Service] Bombay, Dec. 29. < haracttTistic caution Gandhi's first ,nt sU-p towards the active political Itkfi'MH to the Viceroy asking whei promulgation of the United Provinces, Province and Benpal Ordinances cona definite rupture214 words
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Article101 1931-12-31 7 Changes m Hoard of Governors I Reuters Service] London. I>ec. '19. Important developments, like the Empirend» programme, which will materialise within Ihe fear, have influenced the Government's decfctaD m connection with the appointment of HM Governors of the British Broadcasting CorpormtiOll m consequence of the expiration at the101 words
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Article90 1931-12-31 7 Large Order for Rail Cars British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 29. The Rumanian State Railways has placed a ••oasiderable order for railcars with the British sentinel Cammell Company. This is a sequel to a visit to Great Britain an<i other countries by General lonescu. Director -General90 words
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Article238 1931-12-31 7 PROMOTING THRIFT Details of Conversion of Certificates British Radio Oliicial Service RAigby. Dec. 29. The Treasury announces that on and after Jan. 18. holders of Savings Certificates Issued prior to April 1. 1922 that is the first issue of certificates issued at 15s. 6d. may convert238 words
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Article193 1931-12-31 7 Alleged Plot to Cause Soviet Japanese Breach Router's Service) Prag-ue. Dec. 29. After examination of the case of Vanek. it Is officially stated that the allegation* that he was involved m a plot to cause Soviet -Japanese tension are improbable and incorrect. It is added: "The unusual haste193 words
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Article66 1931-12-31 7 Missin? Lifeboat Found (Reuter's Service] Helsinjrfors, Dec. 39. After i>couriiig the sea all day long m a howling gale salvage-ships picked up the lifeboat which disappeared this morning after rescuing the captain, two mates and six of the crew of the wrecked Finnish steamer. Orion. (The Orion,66 words
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Article1418 1931-12-31 7 SPORTING 27 HOLES TEMPTATION FOR TIGERS AND TRAP FOR RABBITS The steady growth m the popularity of goli m Malaya during the last few years has been accompanied by a corresponding improvement m the courses m all parts of the country. The Singapore Golf Club course1,418 words
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Article57 1931-12-31 7 TAXATION BURDEN Chesterfield House to Come Under the Hammer London, Dec. 22. Pressure of taxation has caused Princess Mary and the Earl of Harewood to sell their famous Mayfair residence, Chesterfield House. The family has now moved to the Earl's country seat, and Chesterfield House57 words
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Article102 1931-12-31 7 Prohibition of Military Aviation [British Radio Official Service] Rushy. Dec. 29. Professor Gilbert Murray, addressing the Anglo-French Students' Conference m London to-day, expressed the view that Europe could have no security without disarmament. He added. "We have, no doubt, moral guarantees but we have no material102 words
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Article116 1931-12-31 7 HOLBORN INCIDENT Attempt to Carry Off Drugged Business Girl HYPODERMIC INJECTION London, Dec. 20. An amazing attempt to drug and decoy a London business girl occurred last night. The girl was examining Christmas gift* In a shop window m a busy part of Holborn, when woman touched116 words
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Article101 1931-12-31 7 Foreign Fruit and Vegetables to Cost More I Re liter's Service] London. !>«•* 29. Epicurean.-, henceforth must p.iy for luxury' dishes containing "early" fruit t\nd vegetable* under the Order i:sued to-night imposing dutie> on a long list of fresh horticultural producLimported btfOM the British main crop:* £re ripe.101 words
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Article61 1931-12-31 7 End to Spell of Mild Weather (British Radio Oihcntl Service I K/u«b.T. Dee. 29. London experienced its first snow of th«? winter to-day when the temperature dropped after a mild Christmas spell. The snow was only slight In. London, but was heavier m the north of England61 words
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Article85 1931-12-31 7 FOR INTENDING S I' ft SCR IRK RS 5 To J The Committee, I I Asiatic Unemployment Fund. J 17. Raffles Chambers. i SINGAPORE J Dear Sirs. I I I am willing to subscrib*.* Dollars I J every month towards your Fund, com- I mencing from January85 words
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774 1931-12-31 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1931. WOLF IN DUTCH CLOGS We are all acquainted with Aesop's well-known table of the shepherd and his oft-repeated cries of "wolf, wolf." which deceived his hearers so often that eventually they became tired of running to give unneccessary assistance so that when the774 words
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Article157 1931-12-31 8 Mr H. Parry, of the Penang Harbom Board, is on a business visit to Singapore. Mr. C. C. Brown Under Secretary. S.S.. is leaving Singapore .shortly to become Acting Bulletin No. 4 of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya <$1> is a Summary of Meteorological Records. Soil Division. m I157 words
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Article80 1931-12-31 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 30. Messrs. Lewis, Lp.zarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £141 3 16 (£l4l 116). Forward £144 716 (£144 316). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber80 words
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Article86 1931-12-31 8 Mr. A. R. C. Periakaruppan Chettiar, of Seremban, presided at a committee meeting of the Negri Sembilan branch of the Chettiars' Chamber of Commerce, which requested the Head Office, m a resolution which was passed, to make adequate and necessary representations through the Press and representative bodies, to the Government86 words
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Article1471 1931-12-31 8 ROTARY WORLD FRIENDSHIP UNEMPLOYMENT FUND Comments on the Local Chit System MR. WILLIAMS' ADDRESS A start was made yesterday. at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore, m the collection of subscriptions towards the unemployment fund inaugurated by the Rotary Club at the instigation of Major General1,471 words
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Article472 1931-12-31 8 BEST PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE WORLD IN SINGAPORE Sir Cecil Clement i <) P <., X Exhibition Photography. the BMP an pndlMd by all. rm-ivcd its dv. Singapore jesterday evening When of the winning pnotognpti 1 Kodak Ltd.. international comp opened m the Capitol Theatr. H.E. the Governor Mr Cecil Cl.472 words
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Article25 1931-12-31 8 [FREE PRESS SERVICE- -COPYKK* London. 0<» M The papers report the deatn <'i fix W Ttiompstn. it pioneer 01 tile rubl>ei mh25 words
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Advertisement235 1931-12-31 8 REPLACES THE COCKTAIL m i t MALDANO'S BROWN 7, BRANDY WINE l I COJuPOStIt oi thf tmest imported Muscu'el ivtues I |1 tkltfmUV blended ai<d fortified by the addition o{ a tmbtl qucrtu-i. of eiquisttr Old Ccp'iai Brandy 1 SOLL AGtXTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD.. Incorporated und" Die Companies' Ordinavc's235 words
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Advertisement51 1931-12-31 8 "HOW CAN I GET ON IN LIFE, when I am always glued to an office stool asks a correspondent. We advise him to stick to it. U G AFL A CT POLICIES afford a sense of security and contentment. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone51 words
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CHINESE TROOP MOVEMENTS
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Article346 1931-12-31 9 Japanese Warships at hinwtinfftao maxchi:iuaJ~banditry rHeoter'l Far sl^in Service! Shanghai, D*r. ;o. Tuo broop traiM V,om Chinchow for rientsin have already 1 passed Shanhaikwan Mthout Interference tt±n the 500 Japanese roopi statuned at flhaAalfcwan a Japanese •ruiM iind three c^troyiTs arrived at shinvan^tan this m« n:;.^> [Chinwangtao Is346 words
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Article392 1931-12-31 9 a BlMMgii oi Dm IB rtmta d icrt-ntd m Tokyo yesterday u> the iflect that the Japanese ai. preparing to iUUver an ultimatum to Marshal Chant Hsuehliang to withdraw from ChiPChow, art' virtually Confirmed m authoritative quarter* It Is underitood that the Japanese Government Is lending me warning392 words
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Article88 1931-12-31 9 Court Orders Further Remand booft«d by a Defective Inspector. Dr. Norman Nelson Krkup v.as brought before the District Judge eeain yestercl-.y morning. Detained here on information fr.m Scotland Yard accusing him tt fraud and bigamy. Dr. Ktrkjp was last wock remanded to the Civil Prison to await88 words
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Article234 1931-12-31 9 LUXURIEB COST MORF Graduated According to Season I British Radio Official Service J Rugby, Dec. U*. The Minister of Agriculture. Sir John Gilmour. has i^ued the first order imposing" duties under the Horticultural Products Emergency Customs Duties Act. The order comes into force next Tuesday and234 words
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Article135 1931-12-31 9 Conference Socgcsted f<»r .lan. 20 at Lausanne I Reuters Service] London. l>«-« ,;u. I' si officially announced that the British Government has issued invitations to the Reparations Conference at Lausanne on January •JO. Tl>e British Government's proposal thai the Rrparattcnq Conference should meet a t Lavsanne on January 20135 words
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Article136 1931-12-31 9 Favourably Received m British Radk Official Bervce] Rugby. De*-. r,». Thi cgmverekMi ofloi issued '-.y the Treasury and repmtcd last ni:-nt. nr».dc with regi rd to saving certificates of the first Issue which en. ded m 1922 Is tt -d.iy ;he subject of favourable eonment. It H136 words
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Article59 1931-12-31 9 Gas Explosion m Heart of London 'British Radio— Official Service Rugby. Dec. A startling gas mam explosion occurred m Throgmorton Awnne. m the heart of the City, when the street m thronged with business oeople this morning. Six manholes burst into flames almost simultaneously. The blaze was59 words
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Article56 1931-12-31 9 Winter Sports m Highlands (British Radio Official Service; Rugby. Der. M). Cold, bright weather vrtth further sliglit falls of snow continues over most of Britain. In the Scottish Highlands there has been a great, influx of winter sports enthusiasts and holiday centre* are experiencing what is virtually56 words
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Article50 1931-12-31 9 Protest Strike Against Salaries Cut I Reuter's Scr /ice London, Dec. 30. Suez Canal employees at Port Said, Ismailia and Suez struck yesterday though they remained at their offices. The strike is a protest against the 5 per cent cut m salaries and the enforced Saturday holiday.50 words
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Article36 1931-12-31 9 Six Killed and 28 Injured [FREE PRESS SERVICIs^-COPYRIOHT] Bangkok, Dec. 30. When three motor buses collided on a country road 60 miles from Bangkok, six were killed outright and 28 */ere seriously injured.36 words
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Article1259 1931-12-31 9 DOYEN OF THE BAR A Link With Early Malaya The death occurred m Penan* m the early IttHn of Tuesday Morning ol Mr Robert Garlir.; r Van Someren. the doyen cf the Malayan Bar. at the ripe age of 79. The deceased had1,259 words
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Article551 1931-12-31 9 SEEN IN LISBON Believed to Have Fallen m Atlantic LIKE EXPRESS TRAIN t I Renter's Service] London. Dec. .'29. The fall of the great meteor m Siberia m 1908. when the heat of the explosion set fire SB the country around and devastated hundred? of square551 words
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Article232 1931-12-31 9 Wheeler ami Woohey Again at The Capitol Young i<nU rid Rlik will tii d piCDtV i > itivtuiimeiu to their liking ;it tlu> Capitol for the next few days Bert Wheeler and Robert Wc-olsoy are the re.u;jn for the foregoing .-tat 1 ment. Caught Plastered, their latent picture232 words
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Article59 1931-12-31 9 (.•losing Owing to Dwindling Membership [Reuters Service i Loiivicr. Dec. 30. The Beaufort Club In London, on? of the oldest racing clubs m England. (it was established m ***** is closing down to-morrcw owing to dwindling membership. The club was once famous for elaborate wagers. Staggering sums59 words
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Advertisement124 1931-12-31 9 A HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS 45% Restriction m Rubber 100% Cheerful Service at ■^■r^^^ TBT Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. SINGAPORE MANUFACTURERS' EXHIBITION OPEN FKOM JAN. 1 TO JAN. 9, 1932. Official Opening By His Excellency the Governor. Sir Cecil Clementi, G.C.M.G., on SATURDAY, 2nd JAN. 1932 at 4124 words
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Advertisement914 1931-12-31 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES FOKfNIGHTLY EXPRESS SKRVIC E MARSEILLES .LONDON &N CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow. Rout* subject to alteration without notice WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. xyrKTOTVMa Due. Sails OToJTr. Amsterdam. London and Hamburg In Port914 words
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Advertisement511 1931-12-31 10 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co., LtcL Oncorporatod In Ktgtand) -ELLERMAN^ UNE I FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. *!A FORTS AND BUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. <" ATHENS Ptor Havre. L'don. R'dam and HT)urg In Port Jan. 2 s.s. CITY OP LILLE For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'tourg Jan. 30 Fefc 2511 words
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Advertisement473 1931-12-31 10 British India and Apca- Lines. (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND 3ARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAI S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GCk'ERNMENI LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVCE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHIN» JAPAN. Doe d«» VI Tonnage. Singapore. Toimajre. Slncapor* 1952. 19S*. KALYAN 0,000 Jan. 4473 words
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Advertisement828 1931-12-31 11 t) S. K. Line. IW» Kl-KOPK AFRTCA. NORTH AND Sot "tM vMPRir* AND INDIA Mh Bs>Ba. |MMI MART LUm »N4MUSBBI -»-io NtV» VUKK Hfe txpr»ss Prpignt tyrvur. Vs,m* t\>>t*- Jan. 18 K;iv MARI I.ONIION. Rotterdam. Hwrnb ;rw and Antwerp via Port Swettenham. Co lorn kx. Adt*u. Suet tine H Port828 words
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Advertisement527 1931-12-31 11 MMXARSIEAIISHff (it ■If SAILING NOTICE 111 OF FAMOUS II mVV PRESIDENT LINERS. IJM Ml TO MARSEILLES, MEW YORK AND BOSTON I «OM SINOAPOWs akd ns^ COLOMBO \IB ■■1 6LEZ. FORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES J]■ Mm I s Spore. 8 pore. Penang. York ■I I Pres. Pierce Jan. 18 Jan 21527 words
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Advertisement880 1931-12-31 11 K. P. M. KONINKUJRE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU I ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA] (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. NlpMllltolllil m the Straits Settlments (Singapore and Penang) of the TRWKLLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION880 words
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Article467 1931-12-31 12 DISCOVERIES IN AFRIJA Expedition Troubled by ViM Beasts Nafewbi. (Kenya Colony), Dec r An entirely new conception of the development of the human race has been opened tip as thm result of the discoveries made m tjhe Oldoway beds of Tanganyika by the xnembfes of467 words
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Article359 1931-12-31 12 Kuban and Rion. The Northern Shipyard. Leningrad, is constructing the two motor cargo vessels Kuban and Rion. each of 8.000 tons deadweight capacity. Each will be equipped with an M.A.N. six-cylinder airless-injection single-acting two-stroke motor of 2.200 b.h.p. running at 126 r.p.m. and built at Augsburg The359 words
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Advertisement603 1931-12-31 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. Cabins de603 words
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Advertisement490 1931-12-31 12 KERR STEAMSHIP C». inc. (Incorporated In U.S.A.) I GENERAL AGENTS. I NEW YORK SERVICE. i I Regular Freight Service to Boston, \w York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via !uez). i D"« Salk Du* N>m Torfe M.S. SILVERPALM In Port Jan. 4 Feb 7 M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan. 25 »b 28490 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous658 1931-12-31 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday A Thuisdoy 7.30 *J». Kedah Monday to Friday 730 ajft. Saturday P-*»» Kuantan (via Jerantutj 6 PJB. Kelantan every Sunday 4 pja. Tuesday and Friday 7.3* aja. Serembau, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn. P.M.S., Batu Anam, B&tu Pahat. Kluang,658 words
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Miscellaneous126 1931-12-31 12 Ban Ho Guan, Dut. 964, from Sourabaya 30, for Sourabaya, Bandjennasin 1. Karapara, Brit. 3722, from Calcutta 30, for Calcutta 31. Mata Hari, Brit. 510, from Penang 30, for Penang via ports 3. Karuah, Brit. 112, from Muar 30, for Muar 31. Makasser, Dut. 362, from Indragiri 30, for Indragiri126 words
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1132 1931-12-31 13 HONG KONG COLLISION Master Who Decided To Make For Nearest Anchorage A collision m fog m Hong Kong harbour between the Kiangsu and the Tokooka Maru is the subject of an admiralty action which is proceeding m that port. The allegation of the China Navigation1,132 words
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Article11 1931-12-31 13 Per K.N.1.L.4 plane from Batavia: j&r Webbe, Mr. Ma.11 words
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Article34 1931-12-31 13 Per K.N.I.L.M. Hane from Singapore to Medan: Mr. Lewes, ifr. Holte, Mr. Rusell. To Netherlands Bast ladies: Mr. Stuclibury. Mr. Arthur, Mr. Van JJtteren, Mr. Coerper, Mr. Oosten, Mrs. Oosten. Mr. Klat-sen.34 words
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Article393 1931-12-31 13 Perils of Captains When Navigating Bangkok. Dec. 16. On May 2d this year Captain C. Stringer, master of the Kwangchow was arriving at the Borneo Company Limited's wharf from China, and m coming alongside, tiie propeller caught the outside lighter cargo boat, one of a line393 words
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Article138 1931-12-31 13 Port Of Colombo Deserted Colombo, Dec. 12. A very slack time has been experienced m the Colombo harbour, no ships entering port for a period of 22 hours, from 4.45 pjn. yesterday till 2 p.m. to-day. The oil tanker British General arrived about 3138 words
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Article94 1931-12-31 13 Serious Outbreak on Tanker Paris, Dec. 18. Gigantic flames attaining a height of nearly five hundred feet suddenly burst from the oil tank river steamer Port Louen when 150,000 gallons of benzine took fire. The basin m which the steamer was tying was rapidly shut m order94 words
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Article155 1931-12-31 13 corage when fog was threatening. In x .aw it was the duty of a vessel to anchor m a fog. as soon as circumstances permitted. The master of the Japanese vessel expected to reach the anchoage m safety, and m fact did so, 3nd would have been safe there had155 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement506 1931-12-31 13 I THE Singapore Free Press (foily and Weekly Editions) Head OffiJ: i 3B ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 61* Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. Th. I premier morning daily m Malaya. mnl ?red If 1 the Chota Haz« each g atest news latest telegrams t^f}- est an n ouncements. London rubber fpati506 words
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Advertisement534 1931-12-31 13 1 BY i fIBBBBBBBBk lm^^ J\ ju^a Bl AB&BBBBBBV^ i S f _j r 'ff N^ I TO V EVERYWHERE IN CANADA W AND MOST OF THE USA. W Se\%h^t S rfXt U rve I.°ou1 .°ou, tteeh c c n < 8 H nadl r atiuni «"»^T Park Lodge m534 words
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Article343 1931-12-31 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of station* wMcb can be received In Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM fxqL about 5.20 pm. gramophone records and *lephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and othefstattana. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydn*." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from pjn. (irregular). Radio Society343 words
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Article153 1931-12-31 14 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra o! Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. THURSDAY Armide. Gluck; Masques and Bergemasques, G. Faure: Chanson et Bardinerie. (for ilute. Jean Chefnay) P. Camus: Babillage. Gillet: Fantasy on Le Roi d'Ys. Lalo: Joyeuse153 words
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Article66 1931-12-31 14 SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice:— DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am PETALINQ HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 700 English. 715 British Official Wireless News. 725 Recital of66 words
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Article136 1931-12-31 14 "NO PRESENTS BY REQUEST Unusual Note on Wedding Invitations The unusual request that there should be no presents was printed on the invitation cards for the wedding of Miss Margot Murray and Flight Lieutenant Voider Harris. R.A F which took place at Old Church. Chelsea. Miss Murray is the daughter136 words
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Article75 1931-12-31 14 Patients Rushed Out of Blazing Hospital London, Dec. 15. Messages from Charlotte Town, Prince Edward Island, describe the terrible scenes which were witnessed last night when ftre destroyed the Falconwood Hospital. Thiee of the inmates were killed. One was tiapped m the blazing building and the other two75 words
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Article555 1931-12-31 14 Difficulties of Scientific Enquiry When the Imperial Forestry InttiftutC was established at Oxford In 1924 on the recommendation of the Empire Forestry Association —itself only incorporated by Royal Charter m 1921— cue of the main branches oi its work was defined as the conduct of research into forest555 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement286 1931-12-31 14 wm v^ m^ v^ /CJn M/w^w fITiCL IL'I Hi' Mr^ As trim as a sailing yacht and as fleet the streamlined Parker Duofold with "Pressurelesa Touch** offers you new writing ease and speed. Touch point* to paper you're off like a breeze no etops for pen dipping no fitful flow286 words
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Advertisement739 1931-12-31 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated tn England) 1 £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 U P 1.050,000 teserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman p R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto,739 words
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Advertisement362 1931-12-31 14 SOUTH §|j|p? BRITISH INSURANT fc COMPAY. LIMIILI FIRE, MARINF TRANSII AND MOTOR JAR INSURANCE ACEPTED AT LOWEST CURR.NT RATES L C. MARGOLJOIrH, Manager Office: 2 FJnla«i Green TH. EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD FIRE, IVARINE MOTOI CAR AID PERSONAL ACCIDKN I INSUFANCE. L. G. JOHNSON General Mana«rr HEAD OFFICE Uc362 words
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Article942 1931-12-31 15 Mr. Lloyd Aorge and General tough I a 1 1»< Editor. -It us th.-Jh. iA)vd IT i MM fail I think, iio objected to "tMbody-snatchen of history.' ho (ir:e; up d* i Imputations for malignant dissection." Siill:< i* of the truth about the W r ;i!942 words
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Article961 1931-12-31 15 Drastic Steps to Cut D</wn Expenditure The annual meeting of the Malak.. *>inda Rubber Estates Ltd.. was held at the offlres of Messrs. Chan Sze Onn and Co., Market Btreet, yesterday at noon. Mr." Tan Cheng LoJc presided supported by Messrs. Chee Guan Chiang. Chua Poh961 words
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Article337 1931-12-31 15 EXCHANGE RATES Decvmber 30. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 24 932 London, 3 months' sight 2j4 7J32 London, 60 days' sight 2(4 5|32 London* 30 days' sight 2|4% Loiidon. demand 2(4 3J32 London, T.T. 214 I|l6 Lyons and Paris demand gSQ Hamburg, demanc 155 New York, deniana,337 words
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66 1931-12-31 15 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION December 30th.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 V Business done Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 10V 10*. Feb. 10 1 10 V Jan. -Mar. 10 V 10 Apr.-June 11 V 11 V Tone of Market. Quiet. Latest Cable66 words
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Article941 1931-12-31 15 WEDNESDAY. DEC. 30TH 1931 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers /.sam Kumbang <£> 24s 25s Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam tax. 10s 3d lis c.d. Bangrin Tin <£> lis lis 9d Batang Padang isl> 07 12VBatu Caves (sl> 25 30 Bukit Arang isn 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay941 words
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Article290 1931-12-31 15 How Share Values Slumped m 19.31 Messrs Fraser and Co. m their Weekly ivport. dated Dee. 29, state: The past year has witnessed a series of depressing declines m the values of the principal local products. Rubber and Tin. The former touched a low level-price record of290 words
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Article242 1931-12-31 15 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Singapore. Dec 30. In spite ol the intervening holidays and the ■PPTftThtffl end of the year. the market aas been more active than is us lal «.t thir, time of year, the reason of 00OBM being ttie ever r prer.ent restriction rumours. I The actual state Of242 words
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Article209 1931-12-31 15 I I British Radio Official Service) Dec. 19 28 29. Amsterdam 8 15 32 8V 8.51 V Athens 262 260 265 Bombay Is. 6 9 64d. Is. 6 5 32d 15.6 5 32 1 j Berlin 14 V 14 7 U'> )4 11 32 Brussels 24 7,16 24.60 24.68209 words
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Article125 1931-12-31 15 Changes m Representative Prices I United Press A-soclaUot-j New York. I>e*. 28 19. American Can. Cum o9 597 i Cities Service 6 5% Colombia Gr and E!ev. 12 U 12% Curtis Wri^ln 1 I Beetrle Bond and shar- iov io«,_ Gen. Elertrie 24 24 Gen. Motors125 words
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447 1931-12-31 15 Singapore. Dec. 31. This report will be the last we shall write m 193 1. So we wish our clients and readers a Bright and Prosperous New Year. Rumours of rubber restriction continue to be aublLshed and almost as quickly denied but he market, believing447 words
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Article50 1931-12-31 15 Malay Rubber Planters Show a Profit [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY RIGHT 1 London. IMb <> The re»xnt of Malay Rubber Planters slum* that the company made a profit of £6.435 A. dividend of 2 1 j)cr cent, is recommended and the sum of £5.937 remains to br BMltoi50 words
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Article122 1931-12-31 15 The Singapore Chamber of Commrrcv Rubber Association held its 1.050 th. auction yesterda>. when there was catalogued 1.643.663 lbs.; 733.7* tons. Offered 1.393.931 lbs.; 632.29 tori* Sokt 1.047.863 lbs 467.80 tons. Spot London 3* d New York 4 15-16 rt.s pricks Kt' l. l zr.n Ribbed Smoked122 words
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Article33 1931-12-31 15 Loss of Sekong Rubber Co.. for ll montlu. to July 31st. £67. (against loss of £6,513 In previous 13 months). Adding debi; brought m of £6.855 gives deficit of £6.t22 forward33 words
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Article35 1931-12-31 15 A co-partnership scheme gives that t.vime of ccntidenoe and a "sharing of responsibilities m the destiny of a company, wit! unit whirti zeal and single-mindedness of purpu«r mane? be attained. —Lord Vaux of Harrovul- n35 words
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Advertisement80 1931-12-31 15 lefa exceed $12.»00,0>Q j Assurance m fore« over t35.000.000 1 The Great Eastern Ltfe Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements* I HEAD OFFICE. Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil Street. Single LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, EC. 4* Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England Id80 words
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Article946 1931-12-31 16 TO-MORROW'S EVENTS Two Interesting Programmes It Ls satisfactory to find that, far from the slump having rendered necessary the cancellation of the land and sea sports on New Year's Day f to-morrow the programme for both of' those events will b? on the same complete946 words
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Article41 1931-12-31 16 IVRDAY'S RESULTS •Men's Open Doubles Oapt. Oraham and Palmer best Andenon .wd Droogiever 3 c. B—6.8 6. 6 3. D. H Kleinnl&n and Roy Smith beat J A. Dean and R. T. "Neville 7 3. 6 l.41 words
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Article28 1931-12-31 16 Mixed Foursomes Competition Pla^eti n December 29th- Eight couples entered The winners were Mrs. Sharpin and Mr. J. D? I»ierrepont with 45 8 1 36!^.28 words
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RUGBY TOURNAMENT FINAL
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Article338 1931-12-31 16 A.P.C. and I. to Oppose the Tne final of the S.C.C. Rugby tournament Will be played en the Padang on Saturday afternoon, between Merchants and A.P.C. and 1., who have finished level, each having won thiee matches and lost one. The Merchants' defeat was inflicted by the A.P.C.338 words
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Article254 1931-12-31 16 The first lsi XV fixture at Dunearn Road. U. PS.R.FC grcund. thL«; WMCn will take place there this evening when the SCC. Ist XV will oppcoc the Public Services. The S.C.C XV selected is as follow > D H Harper: R M Hoop*, J L. Bonnar.254 words
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Article156 1931-12-31 16 Rivers anil Wells to Meet A^ain Despite reports to *he contrary Al Rivers. the American, will definitely meet George Weils m a I'uirn contest at tl:e New Wcrld Arena on January 2. In view cf the close nature of the tirst meeting between these two it is practically certain156 words
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Article158 1931-12-31 16 The activities ol the above Society will start -n e*rne*t with the New Year. The Orchestral -ection will present the Society's first concert towards the end of January, and an excellent programme, including some talent new to Singapore, is promised. The choral section meets •aft-r the158 words
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Article55 1931-12-31 16 On Sunday January 3rd. the "A" Class Yachts will' til the first race of a series of three for the Mflner Challenge Cuo. Start at 10 a.m. The B Class will sail the Ant race of a M>ries of thfee for the Williamson Challenge Cup. Start 10.10 a.m. Ccurse55 words
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Article855 1931-12-31 16 EUROPEANS FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY HOCKEY SIDE SELECTED Form Not Reflected m Trial Fc-llowing the trial on the S.C.C. Padang last evening, the European side to meet The Rest m the annual hockey fixture next Wednesday was selected as follows J. A. McDougal; R. A. Ashworth and Capt. P. R. Miers;855 words
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Article89 1931-12-31 16 Position of Unfederated States Wo an asked by the Secretary to the Hit^h Commissioner to correct the statement that the tncreieea In telegraph rates rtcently givtlei for the Ocloajr and th? F.M.S are to operate m all the Unfederated Malay State:, as fr-m January Ist. 1932. It89 words
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Article34 1931-12-31 16 is understood that when Major W. A. D. 1 *i'd.s. M.C., Senior Superintendent, Topographical Survey. Taiping. retires during thf latter ,mrt cf February. Captain Sworder, Assistant Superintendent, will be m charge of the ofi&ce.34 words
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S.R.C. DEFEAT GLOUCESTERS
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Article340 1931-12-31 16 Club Play with Only Four Forwards S.R.f Gloucester*! q. To what extent a bad gTound can interfere with a game of hockey was shewn yesterday when the S.R.C mci- the Gloucesters. The soft ground called for a continual changing of balls and it was impossible, because of340 words
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Article152 1931-12-31 16 The match between the SC.C. and Malacca, which was to have been played on the Padang en Saturday, has been car.)- lied as Malacca were unable to raise a side. A game between the S.C.C. and Combined services has be» .i arranged m Its place and tn152 words
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Article306 1931-12-31 16 Roth Chatterton and Clive Brook at Pavilion Whm one hea-s ;hat Ruth Chatter.on is m film it la usually guarantee that .har fiim i v orth 'oeing. Thr same holds good Tor Clive Brook, as bot'.i have pi ved their worth m individual efTorts. When it is306 words
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Article57 1931-12-31 16 Last Performances of Robinson Crusoe i The last three performances o Rcbinson i Crusoe at the Victoria Theatre will take place at 5 and 9.30 p.m. to-morrow <Fiday> and 930 p.m. Saturday. Children will b> admitted to the matinee at half price. Then; will be no performance to-day.57 words
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Article30 1931-12-31 16 Improvement m Condition Reported I FREE PRESS SER VICE—COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok, I> e f. 30. The condition of Prince Dr.mrong. is suffering from an intestinal complaint, is improving.30 words
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