The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 January 1932
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Title Section16 1932-01-06 1 The Singapore Free Press NO 13,536. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article304 1932-01-06 1 There have been numerous arrests of* ©ongress leaders and officials throughout India and Congress are preparing for a long and bitter war Page 11. There is considerable indignation m Perak over the delay m restoring road traffic facilities across the Perak River destroyed during the recent fiocds304 words
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Article726 1932-01-06 1 The doore were wide open and the sun shone brilliantly into the Monte Carlo pawnshop. All ordinary business had been suspended to allow for a public sale of unredeemed pledges, and the employees were evidently revelling m the holiday atmosphere A good-looking brunette, sitting behind a counter726 words
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Advertisement159 1932-01-06 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADIKG PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION TEA DANCE «J0 8.3« INFORMAL AFTER DINNEII DANCE 930.-MIDMGHT <6 tf> MUSIC BY SS "PRESIDENT HAVES \,^',\O^ S^?Lv THURSDAY 7th DINNER AND159 words
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Advertisement130 1932-01-06 1 PRICE |f||l QUALITY RIGHT I jiiipß RIGHT 1 ASK FOR /I Hk Ii hi^Bß 11 THEREFORE gg^^l SUPPORT BRITISH VLJ^l^ PRODUCTS! T THE EUROPE HOTEL SPECIAL NOTICE. Saturday,, January 23rd. GRAND GAI A DINNER DANCE BALLOONS, FLOWERS, CAPS. DINNER and DANCE $3.00 No Extra Charge For After Dinner Dancing. GRILL130 words
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Advertisement133 1932-01-06 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cvalfine the bcdtmfe beveragi Page 3. S4le cf furniture by Ching Ken« Let Page 2. Sftlct b;- Singr.p^re Football Asscciatisn— Page 2. Visit Frankels" stand (.Section Q> at the Exhibition Page 8. Men who knew a good tiling choose OUbey'l Gins Page 10. \falayan Motor: are apents for133 words
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Advertisement21 1932-01-06 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PLKfc. FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STOREB.21 words
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Article435 1932-01-06 2 Routine orders by Lieut. Col. M. J. T. Reilly. M.C., Commanding SJS.V.P. Singapore. January 4th.. 1932. 1. Christmas and New Year Greeting The General Officer Commanding wishes all ranks of the Regular and Volunteer Forces m Malaya a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Commission—435 words
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269 1932-01-06 2 Monday January 4th witnessed the dawn of a new era m the history of Buffaloism m the Par East, with the inauguration of the "Foreign Legion Lodge" No. 7063, under the Grand Lodge of England. The Consecration ceremony, which took place at269 words
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Advertisement22 1932-01-06 2 Mr. W. n. Waller, of the Eastern Smeltin* Ca. Ud and Mrs. Matter h*v* returned to Malaya from a holiday at Hone.22 words
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Advertisement500 1932-01-06 2 14 Alt l OL PLUNKET EMULSION KAKIOL is prepared for the express purpose of taking the place of the natural delicate cream of the mother's milk, whenever baby has to be fed artificially. KAKIOL is prepared under the supervision of Sir Truby King, C.M.G. Stockists i MEDICAL HALL, LTD., SINGAPORE500 words
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Advertisement650 1932-01-06 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE to hereby given that tender > are now invited far the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenden; may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary fittings at the following properties: Aliwal Street Nos. 1 and 9650 words
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Advertisement463 1932-01-06 2 m& Ml _JL Actual micro-fihotoemtk <—£* m^L JaV/y H toTnac^ rroul t -~-m.-^ uiOa*"^^^^*\ .s^^Jaj cause Satiatoc^n wwW th>•il i < 1 1 m Wb •ppatatua. X m I Nerve troubles I JL I Loss of nerve-strength may result m such n J m JJL mn JJ\J| seemingly different complaints463 words
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Advertisement323 1932-01-06 2 An Ideal Netc Year Gift SINGAPURA SORROWS By R. N. WALLING. -A SERIES OF VIVID PEN-PICTURES OF LIFK IN THK (,K* U EASTERN CITY." The Journal o; the Institute of Journalist*. OeltgHttuUy ttritten. with channtng humour." Singapore K»*r l*tt>*» It to to this real Singapore that the author hns o««i*323 words
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Miscellaneous131 1932-01-06 2 THE WEKK Wednesday. 6th. fcilgh Water, 08.15, 8.9 ft.. 22.26, 8.6. ft. Rotary Club Tiffin. address by Will Rogers. Manufacturers' Exhibition. Tanjong Pagar. Rugby: S.C.C. vs. Gloucester Regt. 3rd. XV. Padang; P.S. "A" vs. Gloucester XV, Dunearn Road. Hockey: Europeans vs. The Rest, S.C.C. Photographic Exhibition. Capitol Ball-room. Physical Culture131 words
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Article1750 1932-01-06 3 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - London Tokyo in Ten Days T. STANHOPE SPRIGG By London. l>ee. t. AN attempt to lower the record set up by Miss Amy Johnson lor a flight from England to Japan is to be made next month by two young North of England airmen. They are Mr. T. ft Chamberlain1,750 words
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Article334 1932-01-06 3 [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 15. In the theatre world, the year 1931 has had its successes but neither playwright nor player has given us a masterpiece. Nearly all the lions of the drama have slumbered. The busiest playwright was John van Druten. who gave334 words
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Article250 1932-01-06 3 I From Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 15. Down m the hold of a steamer which left the Thames the other day is a crate containing the stuffed figure of a giant hippopotamus due for South Africa. It is that of Hiberta, the hippo which earned250 words
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Advertisement312 1932-01-06 3 Is simple. Digestive 7*?%. unrest must be allayed— 7ym V^v V-^» ne nervous tension of the y%m S ner^f- res^ng nourishment I contains so abundanUv tr7e fnL oT 6 eaS lly di^sted-none which lost energy and vitality elements necessary to replenish I for building vp g bra"n and nerves e312 words
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Advertisement215 1932-01-06 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11' ght Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LITMPITR. P 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 applied215 words
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Article415 1932-01-06 4 SALARY CUTS Hardship on Inadequately Paid Staff [From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, I3ec. !'.>. The wave of economy m the Colony has evidently reached London because I am told that there are drastic attempts further to cut down the outlay on the Malayan Agency. I question415 words
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Article385 1932-01-06 4 Five Witnesses Die During Trial. Berlin. Nov. 30. Wilhelm Schuning. the direct cr-general of the great Behala concern, which controls Berlin's entire waterways and docks, was this morning found lying dead m front of a mirror m his luxurious home just outside Berlin, with a revolver clutched385 words
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Article183 1932-01-06 4 [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 15. The cry from the London suburbs for more policemen to put an end to almost nightly burglaries has been answered by Lord Trenchard. who has decided to release 500 men for the work. The new commissioner has visited183 words
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Article1197 1932-01-06 4 SOLDIERS' ACTION River Craft Halted by Hail of Gun-Fire Announcing their purpose with a sudden hail of rifle and machine gunfire, an armed detachment of Chinese soldiers, without presentation of legal warrant or right, forcibly boarded, captured and searched the British steamer Hsin Tseangteh of Shanghai on1,197 words
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Article189 1932-01-06 4 (Prom Our Own ObfTtepOß l.cndon. On I The Duke of Yoik was 36 on Monday view of the need tor MtflOMd ""inmy special celebration- were ami: Duke of York s-.,*-nt a <|Ul family at his Piccadilly home He i c econd son. and is cue189 words
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115 1932-01-06 4 I Prom Our Own Corns 1 London. r** It was announced last Friday of Derby had decided to sell I 1 one of the most famous of London re* sions It stands m the small M as Stratford Place. W. facinp 0 During115 words
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Advertisement347 1932-01-06 4 jpj CROWN jrT| \\t BOTTLE jpaj JELLIES I r \V\\ are a I \yj\ delicious novelty and the ijf^llh\ '-N_r>_\i\ simplest jellies ever served. r mi fin ii i"i I They are ready prepared m a PRC^yWKI I variety of fruit and other ai L 'r UI i i v347 words
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Advertisement89 1932-01-06 4 r Uv/v/L/ «^B Fn r aa, rj BBIbM An Exide battery at an ex- M traordinary price. Every VSWra^M^ X motorist knows that if he gS ttrf' SBHeaßjk wants the best battery he Wm Ji^ gm A must buy an Exide. And *g W^ now if he wants a good89 words
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Article1101 1932-01-06 5 G. F. DORIOT - An American's Anti-War Plan G. F. DORIOT International System In Europe (BY Assistant Dean of Havard Sch( FVISARMAMENT among the nations' U of the world, to constitute any worthwhile guarantee of world peace, must include measures to prevent secret industrial mobilizations. Internationalization of the European systems of transportation and communication1,101 words
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Article270 1932-01-06 5 I From Our Own Correspondent I London Dec. 15. Mr. Jacob Epstein, the sculptor, is annoyed.' This week he sent the following letter to a DOWI agency: "In the interest of sculptors; and sculpture I wish tc pretest agsin~t the exhibition cf my marble statue called270 words
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Article123 1932-01-06 5 The following has been elected as officials for the Chinese Companion Athletic Association for 1932. President Mr. Lim Kok Tri: Vice President Mr. Tty Eng Sim: Vice President Mr. Lim Heng Chow, Hon. Secretary Mr. Lim Siew Chong (re-electad); Chinese Secretary Mr. Khoo Sea Guan: Sports Secretary Mr. Lim Kok123 words
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Article286 1932-01-06 5 I From Our Own Correspondent I Lcndon, Dec. 15. Seme interesting statistics on. missing people have just been oublished. Figures just published m Pari: how that ***** peopk dLapDeared there m th last 12 months, mostly because ot debt, love iHair or m search of adventure!286 words
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Article108 1932-01-06 5 The Malayan Police Magazine 'inderstands that Chief Inspector C. <D. Colbert, who proceeded on long -leave to Europe during July this year, has applied to the Colonial Office for permission to retire from Government Service as soon as his leave expires. Mr. Colbert joined the P.M.S. Police Fcrce m 1911108 words
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Article570 1932-01-06 5 To be Held m April at Basle A well-known French author once wrote. The Swiss milk their cows and live peaceably." th?reby classifying the entire population m a bianch of the country's economic activity which is to-day far from being the most important. According to official statistics570 words
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Article175 1932-01-06 5 I From Our Own Correspondent I London !>«•< 15. Talk about 1932 fashions is m full sw.dk, and it is said that "eye appeal" k to be tht keynote of British dress designing m 1932 m Ihv pwrtMt effort to captui;- the worlds fashion market. We175 words
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Article159 1932-01-06 5 [Prom Our Own Coi respondent London, Dt-v. .">. Old BilJ. nit f hunoitt Ol all sea lions at the Zr.rj. ;S d-.tci Ktrpcr Brown. \«>ho has looked after Bin vinro hs arrived from the NM Tort Zoo m 1919. is di«c-onw,lat. "Bill ua.s known159 words
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Article61 1932-01-06 5 Wifi the new year, transport facilities to Camt 1 Hmi.inrd are beli further improved rhp H Jl 801 working a flo.t of n conjunc I n with the Rail,ways Departs nt and boom .■xrelhm saloon cars for passengers hare aleo bees put on the Jor ran DOW book ihrnu-h from61 words
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Advertisement241 1932-01-06 5 i&SSI Wt% WmT \#J on Teeth. beware of it FILM, the great enemy of teeth harmful grit or crude abrasive. Ii and gums, is the chief cause of is so safe that dentists recommend most tooth and gum disorders. It it for cleaning the soft teeth of absorbs the stains241 words
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Advertisement42 1932-01-06 5 I but she tUl *ti, hj<^'' &y<>s. ml iffi^^^ *g**ts for S. Malaya, Sarawak, Quuijg**' Vi V «^s^.v«- SASSOON CO., {^.'^S^'SF"^ > SINGAPORE. ASK FOR THE NEW COW GATE RUSKS, CRISP AND DELICIOUS. BABY WILL LOVE COW GATE RUSKS. THEY ARE VERY NUTRITIOUS.42 words
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Article, Illustration1173 1932-01-06 6 Chess Problems and. Solutions. By Our Chess Editor. •■•■"•■•••■••■■•■■•■■■•■•■■■■•t Problem No. 134: (by W. J Wood j B'acl; 2 pieces. White 5 pieces. i White U> move and mate m three moves. M County Chess Two matches n the Southern Counties Championship were played, at St. Bride's Institute, on November1,173 words
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Article361 1932-01-06 6 if Next Secretary of Somerset C.C.C. It wa*» announced yesterday that J. C. White. who resigned his post as captain of the Somerset County Cricket Club at the end of last season. has been nominated secretary- of the club m succession to Mr. A. F. Davey,361 words
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Article186 1932-01-06 6 <From Our Own Correspondent) London. Dec. 13. The shareholders' meeting of the Thames F.C. specially called to decide its future, was adjourned for a week at the West Ham Stadium to enable the shareholders to make the necessary arrangements to take up the 8.000 £1 shares still186 words
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Article166 1932-01-06 6 London, Dec. 1.1 I have already dealt with our match with Spain. Everybody has now heaved a sigh of relief that we have won this first Continental trial but we must not getf overconfident, especially since it Ls reported that Germany says England's "is the best team m166 words
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Article297 1932-01-06 6 Very Important Ruling by the F.A. A very important ruling m connection with Sunday football has been made by the Football Association, and communicated to a representative of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph by special request. It is as follows: Players under the jurisdiction of the Football Association297 words
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Article89 1932-01-06 6 Mr. G. a HflNtefft of the Malayan Civil Service, who is succeeding Raja Musa. Assistant Registrar. Supreme Court. Ipoh, was expected m Ipoh this afternoon, fsays Tuesday's Times of Malaya). As is fairly well-known Raja Musa is shortly assuming duties as D.P.P., Perak, and. as this is the first time89 words
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897 1932-01-06 6 Ely Culbertson - The Stuff That Tricks are Made of Ely Culbertson by QUITE often when the Dummy goes down and the Declarer studies the possibilities of the combined hands, the tricks necessary to complete the contract are not visible to the inexpert eye, although they are there if only a way can897 words
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Article61 1932-01-06 6 Mr. K. R. Blackwell. State Treasurer. Perak. I is leaving Taiplng for home on furlough m < February and will be succeeded by Mr J d M. Smith. District Officer. Krlan. who will be < relieved by Mr. O. Beckett formerly Chief c A.D.0., Klnta, and now on leave. Mr.61 words
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Article1059 1932-01-06 6 HORATIUS - Bridge Notes and Problems. HORATIUS Bj DONT THROW IN YOUR CARDS H U k :\i) the rest are yours," with which observation, some Brid&P players, cook-a-whoop at having made thcJ* contract, will carelessly to6s m two or three cards, quite oblivious of the fact that they may be trick winners.1,059 words
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Article569 1932-01-06 6 Law of the Straits Settlement*. Vohimr 1. >>v Krland Brad del I. Kelly A Walsh. This volume is a second edition of a work which appeared m 1915. It is a most compact study and should be of very great service to! the legal fraternity of569 words
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Article22 1932-01-06 6 Mr O. J O. Pitt fc> appointed F ssistant Contr^llrr m itw pre% ;^L^^B f tlie Ooverruxu*nt Wcno|>oli'- H Lra'ts Scttlnnents H22 words
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Advertisement45 1932-01-06 6 What is believed to be the largest packing <ca*c that ha« ever weened- the Atlantic has arrived al- the Royal Albert Dock. U>ndon containing a whale weighing 6t> tons which is to exhibited at a Chrtstauu, circus. The meuuivd 7CT ft 13 and It. broad.45 words
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Advertisement43 1932-01-06 6 It Ls understood that the collections realised at th* Chinese Pair held m Ipoh amounted to. roughly, about $35,000. The Fair wa* a great success and much credit is due to Messra. i Oh Kirn Sianq and Chang Chong Slew, the i organisers.43 words
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755 1932-01-06 7 JACKIE COOPER The New Development m Hollywood Have you noticed what a big part children are playing m Hollywood films nowadays? (asks A. Jympson Harman m the Evening News). They seem to turn up m every other picture I see. I am not. of755 words
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Article145 1932-01-06 7 Slot Machine Company's £1,000 Challenge Counsel at Brentford County Court announced his intention of claiming £1.000 offered by a cigarette machine company. The company offered the £1.000 to any person who could produce a spurious coin, token or disc of any description, should the .ctnpany be unable to145 words
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Article95 1932-01-06 7 WHAT IS AN AMATEUR Only a few years ago a golfer m America b" m -yorker for a sports-outfitting firm wouk: have been "deemed" no amateur but I dcubt if there will be much discussin there ever the fact that- Bobby Jones is now a director of one of the95 words
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Article211 1932-01-06 7 Brightening up Paris Civil Service Paris. A new post office m Paris is a subject ol mimated discussion among all classes of ci- tizens and the marvel of modernity and bright ness that has arisen for us m the Rue de la Beetle is an event indeed.211 words
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Article74 1932-01-06 7 In Full View of Guardsman on Sentry Duty Four elegantly-dressed bandits last night drew up to a cigar store opposite St. James's Palace, and under the eyes of a Guardsman sentry, who was unable to move from his ben, smashed a window and took away a costly74 words
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Article148 1932-01-06 7 From all indications th-e majority of the Chinese m Hong Kong will continue to observe the eld Lunar New Year, despite the Chine-? Government's prohibition and despite the fact that the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the leading Chinese organisation here, wili partially observe the Gregorian calendar and held its148 words
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Article483 1932-01-06 7 Singapore, Dec. 31. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets then may be small variations. MEAT Beef steak (Round) Kat. 40 Beef stew or curry do Port. Imb do 52 Port, lean and fat (Ist quality) do 38 Mutton.483 words
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Article79 1932-01-06 7 Peking Druggists Forbidden to Sell Poison Peking. l»w. 8. In order ta ptCVCnI students from committing .sri id? during this high tide of patriotic feeliing against Japan, the authorities should proI hibit the di-uggists to sell hypnotic and other harmful drugs, says a petition to the Municipal Government79 words
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Article100 1932-01-06 7 I well remember tht storm there MM when Bobby JdBM VM presented with .subscription money enoogn to buy a house: yet the principlf 'seems t. DM to be the same whether a champion amateur golfer is presented with a watch-and-chain or money for a home100 words
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Advertisement317 1932-01-06 7 1 uSoAI |H r^SSSli^m WrfBHSH JSPfi m /">_.ij *i m two sizes. Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough uTton 3 h^! hing aCti D f Angier S Emulsion, together with XSl^ ♦f, MoWO VW the Httlc Ones all llke 5 and take it Sd ?iSJh J^ Ot u hCr v medicines317 words
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Advertisement98 1932-01-06 7 What the New Glaxo is "The New Glaxo, m our opinion, is an excellent conception, and shows that the manufacturers of infant's foods are not content to stand still, but are anxious to make use of new discoveries m scientific research." Rifrimtid from 'TB Pimim— fm Jmmmy, if% ONLY GLAXO98 words
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Article2194 1932-01-06 8 WONDERFUL LONDON Frail Orchids and Mordant Wit "Ow are yer. Mister Walker? 1 c..;ked a burly porter m the tangled shadows of Covent Garden, with the grave irony of the Cockney people. "And 'ow are you, Mister Itaynes retorted the other porter, *ho had already seen2,194 words
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Article173 1932-01-06 8 Four New Members Appointed Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 4. W« art officially informed (says the Malaym Daily RxpraM), that the State Council o: Sc'.i<ngor has been reconstituted as from Januaiy 1 1932. and will comprise, m addition to the existing members, the following: The Hon. Mr. A. S.173 words
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Article134 1932-01-06 8 Masked Bandits Get Pay Roll Sydney. Dec. 11. A daring attack by three masked bandits upon two Post Office officials has resulted m the loss of £900 intended for old age pensioners. The officials, who were taking the money to the hall where it was to be134 words
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Article92 1932-01-06 8 Wins a Wife and a Golf Title Hong Ron?, Dec. 23. Larry Montec, the well-known golf professional, returned to Honjj Kong by the President Wilson yesterday morning. While he was m Manila he was married. He also again won the Open Golf Championship of the Philippines. His scores92 words
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Article60 1932-01-06 8 $100,000 Bequest to Tokyo Hospital Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 12. The will of the late Mr. Samuel Mather, noted iron and steel magnate and famous philanthropist, was filed for probate here to-day. It provides for charitable bequests totalling G. 53.000.000. In his will the late Mr. Mather provided for60 words
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Article44 1932-01-06 8 Fighting Reported on Iraq Frontier Cairo, Dec. 21. A Kurd revolution has flared up under Sheik Hamed on the Iraq frontier, according to the newspaper El Ahram, which adds that sharp fighting has occurred between the insurgents and the Iraq forces.44 words
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Article78 1932-01-06 8 A German Statesman Arraigned Heidelberg Dec. 1». Proceedings on a charge of preparations for high treason have been initiated by the Public Prosecutor against Herr von Reichenau, former Minister Plenipotentiary m the pre-war diplomatic service This is the result cf the recent police pei-quiaitkm of his at*t of78 words
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Article22 1932-01-06 8 The Bohemian motor cyclist, AnU>it dir.ger. arrived m Colombo recently f ride from Parts to Tokyo He left for »a^P* on Monday22 words
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Advertisement195 1932-01-06 8 VISIT SECTION Q. I SINGAPORE I MANUFACTURERS' EXHIBITION FURNITURE I FRANKELS I ♦J* EQUAL A TO THE BEST *J LONDON MADE v FURTHER SHIPMENT OF SHANGHAI SILK I UNDERWEAR. X LADIES t F f SINGAPORE f WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED MAGNIFICENT SELECTION VOf THE FOLLOWIN GV i X GOODS t195 words
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Advertisement79 1932-01-06 8 /s~X "M*^!! 0 ""B*9* toktfp tkinjim mi this btasty cfima* Egj-yA-i^,^ JrM Whakp *nd My which conta* and dot* ntt bio* *n# out? /Kl^\ Apollinaris P GOOD USED CARSI DODGE TOURER I m excellent running order— s2so. I HUPMOBILE 6, I a good car at a very cheap I price.79 words
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Advertisement190 1932-01-06 9 VICTORIA THEATRE THE GRANT -ANDERSON COMPANY OF WEST END ARTISTES Will open their Singapore season early this month With Edgar Wallace's latest success "ON THE SPOT" BOOKING: Phone 6903, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 615 PAVILION 9.15 TO-NIGHT THE MURDER IN A TALKIE STUDIO! "DEADLOCK190 words
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Advertisement273 1932-01-06 9 WE KNEW THAT YOU WOULD LOVE PEGGY!" .HATIIEE s at 3.15 jl Mil Nj 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 PHONE 5261—5262 The Outstanding Paramount Jubilee Entertainment With Screenland's Scintillating New Star ■Kp^ I iLvv m h&- SHANNON 1 -"tBIt WITH richard arlen The SECRET CALL g^=* See this glowing new star, chosen273 words
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Advertisement51 1932-01-06 9 TO-NIGHT AT Keeping up the pace with another inconi' parable entertain ment THE NEW AND GREATER JOHN GIL BEET k£^\ Returns to the Jf^kw^k -Screen m ///s 1 ml' Grandest :inu B .J- Most Glorious fjph. ««HHir Adventure w LEWIS STONE X PHANTOM of PARIS i AB LAUREL COMEDY Mp51 words
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Article46 1932-01-06 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MARRIAGE. SMITH-OEHLERS.—On Saturday. January 2nd. 1932, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, by the Yen. Archdeacon Graham White, M.A., Roy Fairley, elder son of Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, of Singapore, to Doreen Julia, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Oehlers. of Singapore.46 words
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941 1932-01-06 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 6, 1932. INDIAN CONGRESS CHALLENGE ACCEPTED Scepticism which existed as to the measure of success likely to be achieved by Gandhi's presence at the Round Table Conference m London last year has been justified to some extent by events since his return to India, for941 words
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Article187 1932-01-06 10 The final meeting of the members of the Singapore Poppy Day Committee will be held at the Europe Hotel on Wednesday January 13th at 12 noon. A Government Gazette Extraordinary announces the appointment of Mr. M. B. Shelley to be the Governor's Deputy during the absence of Sir Cecil Clementi187 words
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Article99 1932-01-06 10 The Committee beg to acknowledge with **"my thanks the receipt of the following subscriptions Previously acknowledged $10,065.50 Messrs. Oversea Assurance Corp: Ltd. 250.00 Mr. J. W. Harries 25.00 Mr. Wong Slew Theng 10.00 Mr. C. H. Wang 100.00 Mr. H. J. S. Splnks (Brunei) 10.00 Mr. Chee99 words
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Article398 1932-01-06 10 EXHIBITION RESULT Chemical Industries' Interest m Local China Clay As exclusively announced m our special exhibition edition (which is published daily at the Free Prtss stand) we are able to reveal the first promise of "big business" as a direct result of the Manufacturers' Exhibition which398 words
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Article214 1932-01-06 10 1,000 A Minute at the B.A.T. Stand WivViout doubt oaeof the most pop- .la stands at the Manufacturers' Exhibition (a Free Press representative declares) is that constructed by tha British-American Tobacco Co.. (Straits) Ltd.. where you are shown how the millions of cigarettes consumed per day m214 words
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Article181 1932-01-06 10 United Metal Works' Vital Industry Building experts, architects and engineers are cordially Invited to pay a visit to the stand of the United Metal Works on the main arrival platform at the Manufacturers Exhibition for here they will find collapsible gates which, it is claimed, are up the181 words
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Article102 1932-01-06 10 Further $2,900 for the Unemployed It is estimated that the European and Asiatic Unemployment Funds will benefit to the extent of a further $2,000 or more as a result of the attendances on Monday and yesterday at the Manufacturers Exhibition, which were about 7,500 on each day. Owing102 words
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Article948 1932-01-06 10 «A HALF-HEARTED FIGHT Chinese Coolies on Trial at the Assizes The trial of the four Chinese m v>d connection with the disturbance if N^ Bas? on November 14 last occupied the a«^ Court during the whole of y, t.-rdafi sitting. Mr. Justice P. J. Sprouir.948 words
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Article56 1932-01-06 10 1 H Three Bengalis ippMlti before Police Magistrate Mr J F F Ol on a charge of uttemp'"^ ■Ultief of possession of 9 round > of ammu out a licence. The thnv accused I T l Iyagar Singh and Basol Sln^h. %>' presented by Mr. N A Mallnl pi- and56 words
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Advertisement158 1932-01-06 10 1 1 BY ANOINTMENT TO flgfe HIS MAJESTY THE KING I Champagne. I C^ fJTIX w REIMS. I Sole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., 'Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong K.,nw (Incorporated m Shanghai) 2«1 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5871 5372. ROYAL BAKERY CAKES AND MINCE PIES Sin».p.re COLD STORAGE158 words
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Advertisement21 1932-01-06 10 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES FOR NEW YEAR U. S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.21 words
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Article1553 1932-01-06 11 WHOLESALE ARRESTS IN INDIA preparing^orTbitter war CONGRESS' THOROUGHPREPARATIONS FOR LONG CAMPAIGN HEAVY CASUALTIES EXPECTED The Indian Governments determination to suppress all TcZt^TJ™ and rd 1S ndiCated by the tnTa"rest the countr". n effeCted ta a P ts ot non eanWhi e the fact th »t Congress circles, despite Gandhis revealed1,553 words
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108 1932-01-06 11 FAR EAST PLANS Important Negotiations m Progress [Router's Service] Berlin, Jan. 5. Franco-German co-operation m aerial tiafflc, particularly m the Far East and South America, is aimed at m negotiations opened here for the formation of a Franco-German aerial combine as part of the Franco-German economic programme.108 words
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Article242 1932-01-06 11 No Request for Special Council Meeting IReuter's Service] Paris, Jan. 5. The Quai d'Orsay has still no confirmation of the reported request by the Chinese Government for a special meeting of the Lea^u» Council. Geneva, Jan. 4. M. Briand has circulated to the members of the242 words
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Article153 1932-01-06 11 High Commissioner's Message to Sultan of Selangor [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 5. The Selangor State Council was ceremonially opened to-day, the Press and public not being allowed to be present. This was the inaugural meeting and except for Mr. Bailey and Mr. Li Tet153 words
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Article53 1932-01-06 11 Kingsford Smith Leaving To-day [British Radio— Official Service] Rug-by. Jan. 5. Air Commodore Kingsford Smith will leave Hamble aerodtfome, Southampton, to-morrow m the aeroplane Southern Star, with air mail for Australia. The start was originally fixed for December 21, but a mishap necessitated the dismantling of the53 words
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Article47 1932-01-06 11 Flight to Hanoi and Back (Reuters Service I Marseilles. Jan. 5. The French airmen Codos and Robida took off this morning en route for Athens, Aleppo, Basrah, Karachi, Allahabad and Rangoon, whence they intend to continue to Hanoi, and then make a return flight.47 words
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Article120 1932-01-06 11 Famous Humourist to Address Rotarians Will Rogers, the American comedian, who has entertained us on several occasions through the talkies but has a fund of humou- and facility of expression upon the outstanding events of the day which makes him very much more than a film laughter -maker120 words
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Article208 1932-01-06 11 OFFICIAL DELAY Indignation Over Unsatisfactory Position [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Jan. 5. A storm of indignation is voiced m letters to The Times of Malaya at the unaccountable silence of the authorities regarding the re-open-ing; of traffic for motor vehicles across the Perak River,208 words
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Article242 1932-01-06 11 Complaint by European Firm The trial was commenced yesterday, befote the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd, of C. X Parameshwaram. who is charged on several counts of fraud by falsely representing to various firms that he had an account with the Mercantile Bank Ltd.. of Kuala Lumpur.242 words
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Article57 1932-01-06 11 Severe Storm Abates No further information could be obtained yesterday as to the extent of the damage caused during the severe storm which, according to the District Officer, was raging at Christmas Island on Saturday. A telegram was, however, received by the Colonial Secretary from the District Officer57 words
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Article72 1932-01-06 11 Judgment Given for Mr. A. H. Miles fProm Our Own Correspondent l Penan*. Jan. 5. In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Whitl^y delivered judgment m favour of Mr. A. H. Mile the well-known miner, for $3,322 with costs m respect of a claim against Messrs. Sandilands. Buttery72 words
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Article40 1932-01-06 11 Is D.E.I. Governor Considering Proposals [FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT! London, Jan. 5. It is understood on reliable authority that Dutch proposals for restriction have now been cabled to the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, who is considering them.40 words
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Article74 1932-01-06 11 YESTERDAY'S TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 5. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £137 1;16 (£139»/ 8 Forward £140 I|l6 (£142 516). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot74 words
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Article31 1932-01-06 11 294 bags containing 2308 parcels were received from Great Britain for Singapore for the Christmas Parcel Mail. This compares with 319 bags containing 2484 parcels received last year.31 words
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Advertisement349 1932-01-06 11 HI CARRON iPh PREMIER RANGES^^ "CARRON" RANGES HOLD A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION FOR DURABILITY, MAINTENANCE AND EFFICIENCY No. 6 $35.00 FITTED WITH BOILER $65.00 No. 7 $45.00 $75.00 No. 8 $55.00 $85.00 No. 9 $65.00 $03.00 PIPING EXTRA FITTED FREE OF CHARGE LOCALLY ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) Singapore349 words
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Article1657 1932-01-06 12 By Dutch Air Mail SEASONABLE WEATHER Uncertainty m Entertainment World STAY-AT-HOME HOLIDAY [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 22. Although I am writing a day or two m front of Christmas it is now fairly clear what sort ol Christmas we shall have. We are told1,657 words
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Article291 1932-01-06 12 A BEAUTIFUL HOME Robinson's Demonstrate Veneered Furniture The lounge and bedroom and verandah which Robinson and Co., have furnished m two rooms not far from the entrance to the Manufacturers Exhibition are classic and have aroused a great deal of well deserved praise (writes a Free Press291 words
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Article248 1932-01-06 12 A Tank, A Bridge and A Roof There are three outstanding exhibits at the stand of Messrs Gammon Malaya > Ltd.. who I occupy considerable space half way down the main departure platform at the Tanjong Pagar Exhibition. j The first is the patent mixture for stopping up248 words
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Article209 1932-01-06 12 [Continued from page 11] of political advance for India which was set out m the Prime Minister's statement at the conclusion of the Round Table Conference. The three committees foreshadowed m that statement will embark for India on Jan. 15 to pursue the inquiries necessary for209 words
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Article745 1932-01-06 12 Military Fire on Congress Redshirts Peshawar, Dec. 27. Resistance to orders to disperse was offered at Kohat three times yesterday, resulting m the military opening fire and killing a number of people. The first firing occurred m Tekhal village. Later 500 Red Shirts appeared on the eastern side745 words
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Article584 1932-01-06 12 A HARDSHIP FOR JOHORE SMALLHOLDERS To the Editor. Sir. I would commend to your notice the latest issue of the Johore Government Gazette, dated December 23, 1931, for it makes very interesting reading. Page after page is filled with list after list of small-holdings which are584 words
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Article714 1932-01-06 12 To the Editor. Sir, Among the world powers of to-day Great Britain stands m the first rank. No conference or deliberations of an international character can be considered as complete with- cut her participation m them. Her Colonial 'attainments are a marvel to the rest of the I714 words
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Article920 1932-01-06 12 LATE MR. VAN SOMEREN A Tribute from the Bench and Bar Members of the Singapore Bench and Bar gathered m the Supreme Court yesterday to pay a tribute to the memory of the late Mr. R. O. van Someren, who^e death occurred m Penang a few920 words
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Article984 1932-01-06 12 THE FISHERIES STALL A New Local Fish Savory AT THE EXHIBITION' M One stand at the Exhibition Ls w. j, is not there to get orders. Though q Ur^ j with all the others the common < b creasing trade, this praiseworthy i its case tinged with984 words
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Article41 1932-01-06 12 Mr C J. Simmons, the forme W the Frdinßtcn Division off Mmtafttl was defeated m the last Qnml F! applied for work as temporary pnsdn.i fl the ChrLstmas rush. Mr Simm-ns. a leg during the war. is the Mber rhildren. I41 words
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Article557 1932-01-06 13 Indian Team's Fixtures Mr. W. Pindlay. secretary- of the M.C.C.. presiding at the meeting of county secretaries held m the pavilion at lord's on Dec. 8 made several interesting remarks about the game. After mentioning the very wet weather last season, he said that the award of 15557 words
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Article192 1932-01-06 13 Revised Scrum Law FBy Dutch Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Dec. 22. The Rugby Football Union has Issued the following instructions to referees and players on revised Law 15, which deals with the details of' scrummage play (1) The ball is not fairly m the scrummage until192 words
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Article63 1932-01-06 13 The following have been invited to play for! S.C.C. vs. P.S.R.P.C. 2nd XV on Friday at Dunearn Road. T. Watson; E. E. Hodges, W. R. King. John Smailes, H. L. Vincent; Alan Colville. I. C. Van Cuylenburg; T. P. Oarside. H. C. Allen, H. L. King, O. O.63 words
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Article483 1932-01-06 13 Preparations for Athletic Meetings Work has begun at the White City Stadium 1 Wood-lane, m building a cinder-path for track athletics, By next summer the stadium will have been adapted for all forms of track and field athletics, and it is hoped that the principal matches of483 words
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Article281 1932-01-06 13 Admission Tickets to be Dearer [By Dutch Air Mail] Lrndon. Doc. 22. The FA. Cup Final, to be played at Wembley on April 23. 1932. will cost the public £1.300 more than m pre' ious years, an the 52.000 tickets for standing accommodation m the pens' of281 words
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Article39 1932-01-06 13 A Match has been arranged against the Keppel Golf Club for Sunday, the 17th instant, on the Race Course. Members who care to take part are asked to sign the circular on the Notice Board.39 words
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Article33 1932-01-06 13 This competition has been postponed to be played off on the 16th. 17th, 23rd and 24th instant. Entry lists are now open, and will close on Tuesday, the 12th. instant.33 words
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Article31 1932-01-06 13 Mixed Foursome (Hidden Handicap) Competition The above competition was played on Sunday afternoon and resulted In a win for Mr and Mrs. O. R. Wiseman 44 8»^-35Vi nett.31 words
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Article34 1932-01-06 13 The annual footbaU meeting will be held on Thursday January 14th at 6.30 p.m. Members wishing to play during the forthcoming season are requested to enter their names on the list provided.34 words
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Article35 1932-01-06 13 The annual cricket meeting will be held on Wednesday January 13th at 6 30 p.m. Members wishing to play during ttie forthcoming season are requested to enter their names on the list provided.35 words
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Advertisement327 1932-01-06 13 Wl” Men who sail the sea fcr a jj, J6 2Q Irvmg have learned to tram, mmd Hiped tor increased depend on tfaeag ™"^r Iftumfci md say you can't e^oaU t WUxmuAU SAUC-WATHI DESIGNED 1 **> K.(JINhi.RS LiMITF.Iv FRESH CONSIGNMENTS of SILK LACES The most suitable for Evening Frocks FLORAL327 words
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Advertisement376 1932-01-06 13 Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the home counties, the 'Allenburys* Foods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and are simply and quickly made by the addition of boiling water only. Fresh supplies, specially packed for the tropics, are received each376 words
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Advertisement763 1932-01-06 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rOKTMGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. MENTOR For Amsterdam, London and Hamburg la port Jan. 6763 words
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Advertisement548 1932-01-06 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. 'Incorporated m ■wgi****, 'ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VtA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. >** Doe S'pen batto »'por%■x OITT OF LJLLB For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg Jan. 30 Fe*. 2 bj. CITY OF WORCESTER For Havre, L'don, R'dam and548 words
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Advertisement440 1932-01-06 14 P. O. British India and Apcar lines, (Inoarparated tn Kn«lan4) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Doe n^ Tooaaftt. Singapore. Tonnace. Rb% rym 1982. lm KALYAN 9.0W)440 words
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Advertisement706 1932-01-06 15 O. S. K. Line. IFOR EUROPE, AFIUCA. NORTH AND SOITH AMERICA AND INDIA. KWAI iMK.. LOS ANGELES M<l NEW YORK D t MJNDON. Rotu-rdam. Hamburg and Antwerp via Port Suettonham. Colombo. Adr>n Suez and Port Said. (LA PLATA MARU DURBAN. P. El^ bt lh Cape Town. Wo d«- 3 Janeiro.706 words
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Advertisement564 1932-01-06 15 DOLLAR ST£AALSUIF LINES, LTD^ ((If k{ SAILING NOTICE \\m ■I OF FAMOUS II m\ PRESIDENT UNERS, JIM Ml TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \IA FROM SINGAPORE AJ&D PENANO via COLOMBO 11 I '<•/. POKI \II\AM»HI\ SAPLKh /IB m\ AND GENOA. J JM jmM Arrtv* Leave Leavr Arrive /fl Ml564 words
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Advertisement879 1932-01-06 15 K. P. M. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ [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. K^presenta lives m the Straits Settlments (Singapore and Penangi of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL879 words
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Article71 1932-01-06 16 BT TRAIN Bangkok every Monday As Thuisday 7.38 ajn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.39 ajn. Saturday 6 pjn. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 6 pjn. Kelantan every Sunday 4 pjn. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Slam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,71 words
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334 1932-01-06 16 I North, North-East and North-West Su- j matfa By Aeroplane 6 a.m. Rhio Sri Emilie 9 a.m. Kukup Hong Hin 9 a.m. Karlmon Bee Tong 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Bee Lam 9 a.m. Japan aad Korea Shanghai Maru 9 a.m. Java, Bouth-West Sumatra, SouthEast334 words
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Article73 1932-01-06 16 From China and Japan, by Rawalpindi, at Singapore 10 a.m. to-day. From China and Japan, by Humburg Maru. at Singapore to-day. From Europe (London mails despatched Dec. 17th>, by Kashmir, at Penang 1 p.m. to-morrow. From Holland and Germany, by Tabinta, at Singapore to-morrow. From Australia (Parcels only)73 words
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75 1932-01-06 16 AIR MAIL (BRITISH) KARACHI— LONDON Air Mail Karachi London despatched by Rohna on December 11th. was delivered m London on January 4th. (24 days). Noon: Wireless m communication with s.s. Agatha, Cape St. Columba, Concordia, Gascoyne. G. G. Merlin, Hakuyo Maru. Hakusan Mam, Hamburg Maru. La Plata Maru. Lossiebank, Meonia,75 words
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Article134 1932-01-06 16 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Tilawa 22; Rohna 20; Bulan V. Dk. Entrance. Main Wfcarf (Entrance Gate 3). Rawalpindi 18; Alipore 16; La Plata Maru 13; Pres. Hayes 11, Aeneas 9: Hamm 7. Empire I>n<k (Entrance Gate It.134 words
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Article816 1932-01-06 16 Minutes of a Committee Meeting held m the Offices of Messrs. Harrisons and Crosnekl (Borneo), Ltd. on Saturday. December sth., 1931, at 11 am Presert. Mr. J. K. S. Malcolm (m the Chair), Mr. A. D. Henne, Mr. S. D. Key. Mr. G. Mayor, Dr.816 words
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Article160 1932-01-06 16 Hafthor Nor. 761. from Bangkok 5, for .".angkok 7. Hua Tong, Brit. 109. from Malacca 5. for Muar. Malacca 6. Lycaon. Erit. 4814. from Macasser 5 lor Beiawan Deli 5. Fcrbin. Pren. 4581. from tiaiphong 5. for fcccmto. Djibouti. Suez, Marseilles 5." Glenapp. Brit. 5877. from Vladivostock 5.160 words
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Advertisement464 1932-01-06 16 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. MANOOLA (3,352 tone). [Cargo only] a* MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabin 3464 words
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Advertisement416 1932-01-06 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. inc. (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails Dur N> w T^ MS. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jan. 25 l> b MS. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 M, r m.v. 6ILVERWILLOW Mar. 2416 words
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Advertisement142 1932-01-06 16 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERy SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTI Offices:— MA YNAKD'S BIILDINGS 11, Battery Road. BIBKY LINE [LONDON ADDRESS 22. PALL MALL. LONDON. S.JVi] of fan twin -screw Oil Driven Mail Passent;or Vessels brUeen RANGOON. COLOMBO. MAKM Ufl PLVMOLTH AND LONDON with through connection from StapfM and Penang. IIOM: v \i;i> tAOJIfOI142 words
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Article1384 1932-01-06 17 [By Dutch Air Mail] (From Our Own Correspondent) I.oidrn. Dec. Th:re are no encouraging reports as to the position cf shipping m general. The Ministry of Labour Gazette for December states that during November employment among seamen was very slack on the whole. The aggregate number cf1,384 words
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Article161 1932-01-06 17 Per Lipis from Port Dick on: Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Wilson. Mr. W. T. Dauglas. Mrs. W. C. Murray. Per Aeneas from Birkenhead: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bune. Mr. S. W. Good ing, Mrs M. Croom, Mr. Mrs pnd Miss A. Law. Capt. H. Phillips. From161 words
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Article351 1932-01-06 17 Jrn. 5. C. Hin Tay Yit. Magnet. Lycaon. (Brit); Agatha, Read. Mr>pia. (Dut); Pcnang Maru. (Japan); Sir Karl Knudsen. (Nort. services m the East African Expedition? ry Fore? he was promoted to the rank cf Major and was mentioned m Despatches. A few minor points may be mentioned. The351 words
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Article237 1932-01-06 17 London, Dec. 18. Much is happening m the world of Shippii»» Yesterday after a meeting of the panels representing the navigating officers and ship 2ngineers of the mercantile marine m London, agreement was reached with regard to the cut of pay proposed by the shipowners. At ihe237 words
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Advertisement386 1932-01-06 17 THE Singapore Free Press (Oai\yand Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. ITelephone:6os6. Cable Address ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE tin cables appear daily Soecial b£S?JX*& Pictures Sy y, f n d chess notes, ladies' page with latest fashions, flying, sportinV cinema, wireless articles, besides 1 let ers SSLPpS" m London, etc386 words
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Advertisement272 1932-01-06 17 Buy Singapore Cold Storage FRESH MILK Increased supplies are now available i Give your order at any of the retail depots of the SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co. Ltd. Skin Healthy npo keep the tkin flexible and 1 healthy and secure against itchy disease, rub it over with a little i»*u^i272 words
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Article519 1932-01-06 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM fron. about 5.20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tan Jong Priok. 21 metres519 words
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Article199 1932-01-06 18 Popular Singapore Dancer at Home For the great Bristol and West Dance Band Contest, held at the Grand Hotel, Bristol, on December 11, an attraction of a remarkable kind was secured (according to the Bristol Evening Times). Hill and Vere, the acrobatic and ball-room dance wonder pair199 words
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Article55 1932-01-06 18 Narrow Escape m Motor Car Collision Berlin, Dec. 23. The Nazi leader. Heir Hitler, narrowly escaped death when he was involved m a motor car accident m which his car crashed hito a stationary car. i Herr Hitler was throve into the windscreen,' broke a finger and55 words
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Article76 1932-01-06 18 Vast Hoard Buried by Germans Arras, Decy IS. An official treasure hunt for 300,000 gold francs, which the Germans buried at the beginning of the Great War, is to be carried out at Palais St. Vast. The hunt follows information given by a Polish national named Kaikinski76 words
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Article473 1932-01-06 18 Mr. T. A. Dougal, Acting Deputy Water Engineer, Penang Municipality, was married to Miss Helen Adair Montgomerie at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, on Saturday afternoon. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Dougal of Dekmont, Linlithguw. Scotland, and the bride, the only daughter of Mr. and473 words
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Article73 1932-01-06 18 An Alleged Murder m France Boulogne, Dee. It. Two British detectives haw handed to ti» French police a Chinese, by the name of SI Chang-mo, who is one of the murderers of peddler killed on September 13 at ALt -enProvence. Si Chang-mo war, arrested m Urndon on September73 words
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Article65 1932-01-06 18 Woman Arrives In America Insane San ftaMMteNt l>« 1* After spending 18 years m Chirm much of which time she was held m UJIUIMi by a gang of bandits. Gertude Walt.r rived hen 1 insane as a result of her She was escorted by a deputy returned65 words
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Article60 1932-01-06 18 Disappearance of Prima Donna m New York New Voii, l>« H A MBMUoa has been caused bet I thr disappearance on the 9ft Of her Hi I at the Metropolitan Opera BOOM Santa Bionda. the new pnm.i d The police have instituted out the city and outside it,60 words
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Article34 1932-01-06 18 Spanish Hospital SutTerBig Loss Barcelona. I'"" |h A small "luaiitiiy of radium £10.000. has oevn Mrlen from :i 1 It is feared that the thief -\\l\ H I sell it abroad.34 words
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Article93 1932-01-06 18 The wedding took place .it \V Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, of MWilliam Gurr. of the Yukon QoM Ampujig. and Miss Marie M sscrMniih i of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. MMMnmfctl mook. Oregon, U.S.A. Miss Mi-s. member of the teaching staff of th M Girls' School. Kuala Lumpur. Th. ■M93 words
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Advertisement392 1932-01-06 18 e^H X? i v^>, PHILIPS DAYLIGHT ELECTRIC LAMPS The daylight blue glass used m the construction of PHILIPS DAYLIGHT LAMPS gives the nearest approach to actual daylight attained by means of artificial light. Sole Agents United Engineers Limited. i lncorporated m the Straits Settlements). ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, 17-19 BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE392 words
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Advertisement32 1932-01-06 18 Dr. C. J. Wilson, M.C., Is appointed Director 3f Medical and Health Services. Straits Settlements, and Adviser, Medical and Health Ser-j victs, Malay States, with effect from Jan Ist "932, inclusive. I32 words
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Advertisement736 1932-01-06 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Capital C 3.000.000 Subscribed 1.800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I J. M. Ryrte. Esq.. Chairman P. R Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Harobro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq.. Sir Thomas736 words
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Advertisement132 1932-01-06 18 THE /^lH^ SOUTH f flffl BRITISH INSIRANth COMrAMK UMftlfcl FIRE. MARINE, TRANht AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AI LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLJOUTH, Manage Office: 2. Flnlayson Cretn THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION ITl* FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: General Man**" HEAD OFFICE132 words
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Article942 1932-01-06 19 By Dutch Air Mail LThe Problems of Tin Consumption. London, Dec. 22. \l w*» Hrnry B.Uh and Son. London, write i ttw Financial Times: Mr. Prank Malr has made a statement m the Mining Press which we think is inaccurate m -nous respects. It942 words
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Article571 1932-01-06 19 Over a Million Decrease 1' London, Dec. 12. As foreshadowed by Bir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen, the chairman, at the annual meeting m January last, profits of the British -American Tobacco Company for the year to 30th September last .show a contraction, and the final dividend Ls cut by Is571 words
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Article143 1932-01-06 19 Singapore, Jan. 5. Very quiet conditions have ruled m the local nvirkft srice the holidays and with an entire ■hnOM ot fresh restriction rumours, rubber has declined m pilce. Tn Ls also lower, on the ond t:f the year statistics. December shipments b^inn- higher than143 words
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Article35 1932-01-06 19 I.OSS of £2,273 Last j Year IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY RIOHTI Lor. lon. .lan. 4. Raub Rubber report for last year shows a loss of £2.275. the credit forward beinp reduced to TARK.35 words
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Article45 1932-01-06 19 Interim Dividend of 6d. a Share (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Jan. 5. Changkat Tin are paying an interim dividend of 6d a snare, payable on Jan. 30 In respect of the yew ending 1932 to shareholders on tiie re*t3t«T on Jan. 25.45 words
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Article334 1932-01-06 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES January* 5. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2A 9)32 London, 3 months' sight 2,4 7)32 London, 60 days' sight 2(4 5 32 London, 30 days' sight 2|4% London, demand i*4 3|32 London, T.T. »t4 I|l6 Lyons and Pails, demand 950 Hamburg, demand 150 New334 words
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66 1932-01-06 19 January 3th.. 12 o'clock noon. Bayers Sellers RB.B. equal to London Standard, Spot 9\; 9 l > Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 9U 9 :< s Feb. Mi ttt Mar. tH 9"v Apr- June 10 lON July-Sept. 10 10 H« Tone of Market: Easier. Latest66 words
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Article938 1932-01-06 19 TUESDAY, JAN. STH. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATION o Bujcre Sdlen Ahaxn KumbtLng U) 24s 25s Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hltam (ss) 10s 3d Us x.d. Bangrln Tin Us 11b 8d Batang Padang ($1) 07 Va 12 Vz Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Buklt Arang ($1) 30 40938 words
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Article234 1932-01-06 19 Ocean shipments of rubber, including concentrated latex and revertex being final shipments on ocean -steamers at all Malayan ports, during the month of December, 1931. Sheet «fc Crepe Latex Con. Latex TOTAL Tons Revertex Tons Tons Expo t Transhipment Export Transhipment Export Transhipment DESTINATION Proper SJS. M.S.234 words
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Article159 1932-01-06 19 Foreign imports of rubber during the month of December, 1931. DRY WET Country of Origin Smoked Sheet Sheet Scrap Lump Total and Crepe and Bark Tons. Tons. Tons Tons. Sumatra 571 4.281 519 5,371 Dutch Borneo 594 2.635 163 3.392 Java and Other Dutch Islands 68 13 4159 words
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Article138 1932-01-06 19 Changes m Representative Prices united Press Aa»oci»uoc New York. Jan. 2 4. J American Can. Com. 57 55n Cities Service Iff 5U Colombia Gas and Eloc. 13 12 J Curtis Wright 1% 1* Electric Bend and Share unquoted 9 7 s Gen. Electric 23', 22 Gen.138 words
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Article327 1932-01-06 19 Loss of £34,925 on Last Year The directors' report to shareholders to be Ml the annual meeting to be held at Messrs Evott <fc Co. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at L 2 noon, states. The Accounts show loss on the year's working of $34,925.34, M against a prom327 words
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Article34 1932-01-06 19 No Dividends on Preference Stocks LondM, Itac. 11. The directors of thr Royal Mall Bleam Packet Company have resolved not to pay dividends on the company's preference stock* on January 1. 1932.34 words
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Article20 1932-01-06 19 fPREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] lain, Jan. 4. London rubber stocks ai% «P.;*M tuns and Liverpool 57.718 tons.20 words
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Advertisement78 1932-01-06 19 i Assets exceed Sl2oooft#o Assurance In force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Btratt* Settlement*) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eactern Life Building, Cecil Street. Singapore LONDON OFFICB: 37. Old Jewry. X.C r&e Company has £30.000 deposited with the Court of England and com plies wttb78 words
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Article1693 1932-01-06 20 Rugby Sui prise. Perak and Gloucester; De!e,t <i— S.C.C. Mitch Wi h Foment on Siituiday. Stceer Appr. rarh ng. ThiS.A.F.A. Meeting. Europeans vs. Rest Hockey. Local Btxirg Revival. The last week or two of the rugger season has not been without its surprises. The bi^ one. of1,693 words
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Article563 1932-01-06 20 G.S.C. DEFEATED European XI Win Fast Game The finest ladies' hockey game seen here was playtd on ihe Kaffle" Institution ground yesterday, when Mr. E. A. Joy's c.even deflated the Girls' Spcrts Club by the odd goal m fi\e. Tbc game was very exciting throughout and became563 words
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Article590 1932-01-06 20 MELBOURNE TEST 197 Runs Wanted With Three Wickets to Fall IReuter's Service] Melbourne, Jan. 5. When stumps were drawn to-day on the fifth day of the third Test match the South Africans were facing their third Test defeat of the tour, for with only the wickets590 words
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Article115 1932-01-06 20 Notes on Yesterday's Training I From Our Own Correspondent) Penanff, Jan. 5. At this mornings training Brov.nhill and Lightarmed finished the last three m 39 looking m the pink of condition. Corporal Nym and Ettington. after a spell m Medan. impressed and did the last four is 52...115 words
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Article51 1932-01-06 20 Yesterday's Final Results two finals m the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tournament were played yesterday and resulted as fellows Handicap Men's Doubles HoEkins and Gilmour beat Dr. Oehlew and Dr. Smith 6t-3. 4 6, 6 4. Handicap Men's Singles R. P. Newell beat E. Cherrington 6—4,51 words
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Article82 1932-01-06 20 S.C.C. TEAM CHOSEN Changes Following Yesterday's Rugby Trial After the S.C.C. trial match on the Padang yesterday the following XV was chosen to play for the Club against the Gloucester Regiment on the Padang on Saturday: D. R. Harper; F. G. Minns, J. C. Cooke, A.82 words
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Article556 1932-01-06 20 Whites 19pte; Colours 6pts. That there would be changes m the pad: WO! strongly indicated m yesterday's trial, for vVnitcS (who were composed of the Probable cutsides and the Possible pack) m beating Colours (the Possible outsides and the Probable pack) comfortably by 19pts to 6 pts were556 words
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Article171 1932-01-06 20 The Secret Call at the Capitol The Bebret Call, the new picture now showing at the Capitol Theatre, deals with th:? 'big bcss Vl of a state political machine who has "removed" a man who 'knew too much." The dead man's daughter swears revenge, and through becoming a171 words
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Article73 1932-01-06 20 The best returns m the Hose Cup played between January Ist and 4th were Squadron Leader A. W. Mylne. 80 7 73 Caplain J. B. Cowie. 82 8 74 Ft Lieut G. C. PigoOt. 86 12 74 F. E. Rowland. 89 14 75 Majcr J. M. Mackinnon.73 words
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Article28 1932-01-06 20 The; January Monthly Medal < Bogey) will be" p)aye*fc for during this week-end, »th and 10t«h instant; and 'the Ladies Sp6on (Stroke) on Monday, 11th instant.28 words
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