The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 January 1932
1932-01-12
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-01-12 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,541. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article324 1932-01-12 1 Armed Chinese robbers raided the village of Kramat PulaJ. ransacked shops and carried off a Chinese contractor for ransom. Three Europeans grave chase, releasing the captive and taking prisoner one of the gang Page 9. The District Judge yesterday made an order for Dr. Norman Netoon Kirkup324 words
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Article1393 1932-01-12 1 IN THE LARIG "Yes, you meet some queer people m th© hills," said my friend slowly, staring at the fire. We had been discussing the strange cape of the American gentleman who led a one-man expedition to Kanchenjunga, though he had been no higher than three thousand feet m all1,393 words
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Advertisement144 1932-01-12 1 BIGIA TEA I Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL Excellent Accommodation with Modern Sanitation. TO-NIGHT. DINNER and DANCE WEDNESDAY Tea Dance Informal Dance tf.:*o-*.:?o *>.:*o-jii<inigKiit MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA A DELPHI HOTEL hoof <»%itifri:\ JO-DAY, 6.30 to 8.30 10-DAY TEA DANCE PROF.144 words
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Advertisement277 1932-01-12 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL SPECIAL NOTICE. Saturday, January 23rd. GRAND GALA DINNER DANCE BALLOONS, FLOWERS, CAPS. DINNER and DANCE $3.00 No Extra Charge For After Dinner Dancing. GRILL. THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD., Telephone 5341 (8 Lines) Singapore. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-MORROW SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY The Melody Makers JUST PUBLISHED277 words
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Advertisement28 1932-01-12 1 CHRYSLER POWER f.m.s.rTnew station (Keppel Road) RESTAURANT Open All Day For High Class Breakfasts, Tiffins, Teas and Dinners BAR. MODERATE CHARGES. Bremibaablm Tahimtß COL>s Chills, Sore Throat etc28 words
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Advertisement11 1932-01-12 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article95 1932-01-12 2 Violent Protest Against Newspaper Article Shanghai. Dec. 21. Mr. Christian, news editor of the China Press, was fined G.SSO by the American Court for assault and battery against Harry Cooper, formerly a Hong Kong journalist and now publisher of Maskee. a Shanghai humorous weekly. The doctor testified95 words
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Article34 1932-01-12 2 A Violent American Farmer Springfield (Mm*), Jan. 3. A farmer whom the police tried to arrest tor a crime, committed two years ago. killed itHir policemen and seriously wounded a fifth.34 words
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Article182 1932-01-12 2 hours ol leaving either Tump:u or Khoia Hahru. RANKING DIFFICULTIES The report oi the directors of the Siam Commercial Bank Ltd. for the half year ending September 30th. last makes melancholy reading and servos to show the difficulties of exchange from au angle not usually made available to lopkers-on. Details182 words
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Article1142 1932-01-12 2 FRESH HUA H*N Roping m Forceful Taxpayers (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 6. The coming of the new year has coincided with one of the coldest cool seasons this country can boast of. Morning temperatures of under 60 deg. F have been common, and1,142 words
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Advertisement479 1932-01-12 2 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE fUfhcat CUm Work— Lowest Bates. XAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. MARBLE FLOORING TILESSINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 A 3, Penhas Road, Off Lavender Street— Phone 6075. MUSLIM KHAN CO., 37, JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS Orders promptly executed. Charges Moderate. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55,479 words
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Advertisement626 1932-01-12 2 TENDERS. «fVGAPORE MUNICIPAI 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 Erection of 14 Blocks of Coolie Lines, Henderson Road. Date of Closing 4 p.m., January626 words
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Advertisement354 1932-01-12 2 h: Am. I^^ mL* J I Look at this BABY! 1 r QEE how strong and sturdy he is t how 1 L wJ well developed his limbs, how well 2 P nourished he is, what good firm solid J t flesh he has 5H e s a Glaxo baby354 words
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Miscellaneous223 1932-01-12 2 THE WEEK Tuesday, 12th. High Water, 01.31, 8.6 ft., 12.45, 9.6 ft tndragiri meeting, Evatts. noon. Rugby: Gloucesters 2nd. XV vs. S.C.C, Tarirlin. 3AT.A. extraordinary general meeting. Stadium, 5 p.m. Wednesday. 13th. High Water, 01.57, 8.6 ft., 13.25. 9.2 ft. Rural Board meeting, 11 a.m. Rotary tiffin Adelphi Hotel, address223 words
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Article590 1932-01-12 3 "IRRESISTIBLE GOODWILL' 1 Bishop James C. Baker's Address An evening service of worship m which all the Methodist Churches of Singapore united was iTsld at 5.30 Sunday evening m the Victoris Memorial Hall. Mr. R. L. Bridges, guest organist, m a recital preceding the service played Handel's590 words
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Article66 1932-01-12 3 U.S. Democrats' Measure Approved [Reuters Service! Washington, Jan. 9. The Democratic Tariff Bill was passed by 214 votes to 182 by the House of Representatives. I A Washington message of Jan. 4 stated: The Democratic Tariff Committee has agreed to a Tariff Bill which, it is understood, will66 words
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Article35 1932-01-12 3 Mr. A. G. Coode. of the big British engineering company cf Coode. Son and Fitzmaurice, who was a passenger to Penang from home by the Aeneas, has come out to report on the Prai "groin"?35 words
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Article308 1932-01-12 3 ing the girls being swept away, the old woman shouted tor help, but, by the time help arrived, the girls had disappeared from view. At 1.45 p.m. two cf the bodies were recovered by a police party but it was not until 5 j p.m. that the308 words
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Article29 1932-01-12 3 Mr L. II JV.irce. A C.P who lias been OC.P.D., Kuala Lumpur North, fince September and previ- uvly Of P.D Kuala Langat. proceeds M lontj leave b\ tbc Rawalpindi.29 words
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Advertisement451 1932-01-12 3 j. i f i. M 81l and Cheer-Ih-ee from depressing ailments wouldn't you like D ii-i l 9 r\t Head what a physician wrote to be like that? Of course aboul Sanatogen m the you would. And you can Medical Press Circular." For unless you are suffering "Sanatogen is readily451 words
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Advertisement83 1932-01-12 3 I lilt j I JU AKI P\ BC ■N^H,! MIDICINAL 1 >* I M -L-_ -~JM^^mMB*«E j r. Verdict of Millions E Throughout the World 5 Used m homes m every conn- try m the world for BMTC E than half a century, IHi i«*ur.-i Preparation* are unsur- passed for83 words
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Advertisement89 1932-01-12 3 55>56 MILES PER HOUR. THE WORLD'S RECORD FOR OUTBOARD MOTORS JUST CREATED BY A BRITISH SPORTSMAN using ajv "ELTO" MOTOR Sold By UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE AT PRICES FROM $245. BRANCHES. I USED CAR SHOW FROM 1 P.M. TO 10 P.M. SATURDAY NEXT, 16th 489 words
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Article, Illustration1830 1932-01-12 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL SEARCHLIGHT T. STANHOPE SPRIGG FLYING (By LONG DISTANCE AIR MAIL SERVICE THE "TIGER" MOTH Club for Brooklands Pilots London. I was recently privileged to inspect the most powerful searchlight m the world which can throw patterns on the sky so that courses of raiding aeroplanes may1,830 words
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Article176 1932-01-12 4 A large number of the leading British firms are to be represented at the 1932 British Industries Fair (February 22nd to March 4th) at Birmingham, and much new and ingeniously -designed equipment (shown under working conditions) will be seen for the first time. The collection includes engines for176 words
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Article, Illustration1103 1932-01-12 4 Scientists Battle with Cancer Experiments with Copper Solutions [By Thomas R. Henry] CANCER may be associated m some way with deficiency of copper m the body, according to results of experiments just reported from the National Institute of Health here. It was found by the Public Health Service chemists that1,103 words
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Article1008 1932-01-12 4 GEORGE CECIL - GEORGE CECIL By A Sudden Mania for Splashing far is. NOT so very long ago, the Parisians were averse to bathing, either m hot or cold water, the habit so popular with other n a '.•lons having been looked upon as extremely bad for the1,008 words
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Article116 1932-01-12 4 Progress of an Old British Industry The British Gas Industry supplies the most efficient and up-to-date gas plant? to countries all over the world. The display of plant and equipment at the 1932 British Industries Fair, at Birmingham (February 22nd to March 4th) will constitute116 words
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Article288 1932-01-12 4 Howlers collected by Cecil Hunt So the three wise men brought many P sents, gold and francs and cents Lloyd George is an imminent politician The National Government is one wher the parties forget themselv Extravagance is wearing a tie when you ha* a beard. From an288 words
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Article30 1932-01-12 4 Mr. D. H. Ellas tr;ncll< < by the mail to-day. (Mfl r |)f Dec. 26) It is thought I lere that he will be the |ont General Manager, F M >s30 words
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Advertisement201 1932-01-12 5 VICTORIA THEATRE *I\C» tI»OKE JII ttlC AL iO€lET¥*i First Symphony Concert Friday, January 22nd, at 9.30 p.m. Monday, January 25th, at 5.30 p.m. VOCALISTS:— MADAM HAWKINS (SOPRANO) CLARK (CONTRALTO) Hooking at Little's from Monday, Jan 18th Prices $2, and $1. VICTORIA THEATRE" COMING SHORTLY THE GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY HOOKING: Phone201 words
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Advertisement201 1932-01-12 5 A f A \6is\ NIGHTLY 19.75! Special Matinee: To-Morrow( Wednesday) BRITISH INTERNATIONAL'S Side-splitting Farce- A 1932 Release! Adapted from the play that has been running for over a year m London, GENE GERRARD j and MURIEL ANGELUS m My Wif e s Family See the famous pair of Funsters of201 words
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Advertisement110 1932-01-12 5 67i5 TO-NIGHT 915 Looking for Laughs? THEN STOP SEARCHING HERE'S A THOUSAND Tlini'Ml»Qy: 'The Perfect Talkie!" THE GUARDSMAN The Remedy That Gels to the Root of the Complaint In all diseases arising from impurities m the blocd it is necessary m the first phc: to.rcrnove tHe poison from the blocd;110 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article2091 1932-01-12 6 Fortunes m the League Games tFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, Dee. 22. Fog hung ever England on Saturday and many football matches were finished almost m darkness, though m only two instances did referees find it necessary to abandon play m the League tournament, these being the Lei-cester-Portsmouth2,091 words
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Article40 1932-01-12 6 It i^ btattrl that tile tailcrrs m Peimng are demanding a thirty per cent increase m wages. This is stated to be due to an improvement m tailoring trade owin« ko the m-"nt turn for the better m business generally40 words
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Advertisement240 1932-01-12 6 L The colour of Peerless Erasmic is the deep violet of the sea at sunset. The fragrance is the perfume of lovely dew-drenched hedgerow violets* PEERLESS ERASNIC HThe Dainty SOAP SOLD EVERYWHERE S/ME, DARBY Co., Ltd. Malaya and Sarawak. V\\\ N i"^Si!rfL./ j m X i »«»»wJ(i^ u ii' i240 words
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Advertisement179 1932-01-12 6 IMMUNITY FROM I ILLNESS Immunity from illness depends mainly I upon the resisting power of the individual. I I And the resisting power of the individual I) depends mainly upon nutrition. j BOVRIL The Ideal J II Stimulant Nutrient 1 II t BRIMfiS MAPPIMESS TD ALL r mb PHDH&- 3aS3179 words
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Article1118 1932-01-12 7 WARM RECORD I une Temperature at Aberdeen :«>XING DAY FOG i-rom Our Own Correspondent) what is called a "green" Christmas" -urrtmerlike. The warmth has broken ,tma.> record* lor sixty-five years. h.id the distinction of registering, on k fternooa of Christmas Eve, a temperature which was only 11,118 words
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NEWS LATER THAN THE MAIL
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Article699 1932-01-12 7 UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENTS A Decided Tangle at Home I Prom Our Own Correspondent] The airmails m this country at the moment seem to have got into a decided tangle, and nobody knows exactly when one can send anything by airmail so far as the British lines are699 words
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Article191 1932-01-12 7 Recent "Leave" Callers I Among the callers at the Malayan Agency this week were Mr. W. L. Cuscaden, of Johore, I staying at 82, Westbourne Terrace, W.C., Mr. I Bertram Gray of 77 West Cromwell Road, S.W. 5., Mr. R. Curran staying at 63. Queen's Park Rise, Brighton,191 words
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Article60 1932-01-12 7 It is understood that the Queen of Spain I has opened negotiations for the sale m London I of her famous jewels, which are stated to be I worth about £500,000. The jewels are to be! sold by private negotiation rather than by auction m view of the disappointing prices60 words
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Article239 1932-01-12 7 PLANTER'S DEATH Questions to a Woman Witness A woman witness was questioned about money and a will at a Westminster inquest to-day on a rubber planter who died while home on leave from Malaya. The man was David Dickson McVitie, aged 41, upon whom239 words
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Article175 1932-01-12 7 Home Secretary's Visit The visit to Dartmoor Prison which is being made to-day by the Home Secretary, Sir Herbert Samuel, has revived rumours concerning the future of the famous penal establishment. There is no question of Dartmoor being closed. The Prison Commissioners, however, have certain alterations m175 words
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Article192 1932-01-12 7 Twice Arrested m Turkey Sofia. Mr. J. H. Mollison, the airman, arrived at Bourgas, on the Black Sea, from Konia. Turkey, yesterday. Mr. Mollison is on his way by air to England, having abandoned an air dash to the Cape after a mishap m Upper Egypt. In landing192 words
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Article128 1932-01-12 7 Mrs. Churdhill Entertains Lorry Driver New York, Dec. 21. A small and shy and flustered Italian, Mario Contasino. an unemployed New York taxidriver, was welcomed into a luxurious hotel this afternoon. He had come to tea with Mrs. Winston Churchill and was shy and nervous by virtue128 words
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Article112 1932-01-12 7 The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have now arranged for their next J series of eight Lectures and Demonstrations I which are intended for men and women out- 1 j side the medical profession proceeding to the i Tropics. On this occasion the lecturer will be Lt. Colonel112 words
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Article1111 1932-01-12 7 UNIVERSITY SPORT An Exceedingly Satisfactory Year With the exception of the Winter Sports encounters, which are to be held next m Canada, all the 1931 Oxford versus Cambridge contests have now been concluded. Compared with the results m 1930, this year's details will make particularly pleasing1,111 words
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Article387 1932-01-12 7 LESS PLAY ON DARK DAYS 10-Minute Cut, Or No Matches In Mid-Season Revolutionary changes m League Football are being considered by the officials of famous League clubs, (says The Stan. Briefly, they are these Cutting five minutes m each half of matches played on the least favourable387 words
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Article266 1932-01-12 7 New Issue of Fifteen Denominations The Times publishes the following account of the new set of Safawak stamps which are to be issued on January Ist, 1932, A finely engraved portrait of the Rajah, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, surrounded by palm fronds and other tropical foliage, adorns some266 words
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Article1082 1932-01-12 7 MISSING PLANTER 111 m Apartments While Wife Was Hunting for Him MALARIA VICTIM Last week the London evening papers discovered a short-lived "mystery" with regard to a Malayan planter, Mr R. P. Taylor, of Kuala Kangsar. He seemed to have arrived m London on the 16th December,1,082 words
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Article26 1932-01-12 8 DEATH ROBERTSON— On December 20. 1931. at Westhall House. Park-lane. Bath. Sarah Agnes Robertson, widow of John Chisholm Robertson, of Singapore, aged 75 years.26 words
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664 1932-01-12 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, JANUARY 12. 1932. REPARATIONS The announcement which Dr. Bruening made m Berlin during the week-end to the effect that at the forthcoming conference at Lausanne Germany intends to press for the total abolition of reparations should not have occasioned a great deal of surprise for it664 words
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Article361 1932-01-12 8 It is reported that a Chinese who was collecting wood in a forest reserve off Chua Chu Kang Road was wounded by a forest rancer who shot at him, at about 6 p.m. on Saturday. The man was not seriously injured. Mr. L. S. Rcbinson. Acting Manager, Temiang Estate. Seremban,361 words
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Article129 1932-01-12 8 Patient Hearing For Mrs. Begg A very patient hearing was accorded Mrs. N. C. Begg by Mr. Justice Terrell m the Supreme Court yesterday when she appealed against the sentence of the lower court binding her over to keep the peace for six months under a personal129 words
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Article196 1932-01-12 8 Opening of the Modern English High School The latest addition to Singapore's private schools is the Modern English High School, which was officially opened by Dr. Chen Chang Lck. Chinese Consul-General, yesterday morning. The school has a central situation, occupying the premises, No. 10 Dhcby Ghaut, formerly196 words
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Article131 1932-01-12 8 MESSRS. GOODFREY PHILLIPS AND MR. HENRY WAUGH We announced a day cr two that Messrs. Godfrey Phillips, the well-known cigarette manufacturers, had informed their agents. Messrs. Henry Waugh and Co. Ltd., that they will give one cent on each tin of De Reszke cigarettes sold m all131 words
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Article406 1932-01-12 8 Young Engineer's Death From Malaria The funeral took place at the Western Road Cemetary. Penang. on Friday, of Mr. Rich id Victor Whichello of Tongkah whose death occurred at the General Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Tlu> late Mr. Whichello. who wu twentyseven years of406 words
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Article128 1932-01-12 8 Company Director's Fines Confirmed As indicated at the conclusion of the Police Court proceedings. Mr. Thomas Pcwell Robinson pleaded against the fines inflicted against him as managing director of the Malaya Broadcasting Company for failing to hold meetings and roistering proper accounts, at the appeal which was heard128 words
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Article76 1932-01-12 8 The annual reunion dinner of the Chinese Swimming Club will be held at the Club House on the 3rd day of the Chinese New Year. Monday. February 8. at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Members wishing to join are requested to send their names to the Hon. Secretary not later than January76 words
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Article701 1932-01-12 8 21 DEFENDANTS Parang Wounds of Man Who Resigned A police raid upon the hi unlawful society with the resu] members of the society were sion cf arms and with arrested m connection with b Tibers fj an unlawful society, had \U m -fc cond Police Court yesterday701 words
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Article145 1932-01-12 8 YESTERDAY'S TIN AND HI BBFM PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE C< iF'YRIGH? London. la* I Messrs. Lewis, Lazarjs and H notify to-day's tin prices iollo* Spot £141 13 16 (£I4IV H £144 15 16 (£144» H The market is ftroHf H Messrs. Symington v; H notify to-day's rubbei rices145 words
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Advertisement202 1932-01-12 8 REPLACES THE COCKTAIL MALDANO'S BROWN BRANDY WINE COMPOSED of the finest imported Muscctel wines skilfully blended and fortified by the addition of a small quantity of exquisite Old Cognac Brandy SOLE AGENTS I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) {Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT202 words
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Advertisement36 1932-01-12 8 WOMAN AT THE WHEEL, Is she safe asks a motorist. That's not the point. Are you Yes. If you have a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.36 words
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EUROPEANS SAVE KIDNAPPED CONTRACTOR
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Article891 1932-01-12 9 GERMANY FAILS WIPING TIIK SLATE CLEAN PRIME MINISTER'S VIEW [Reuter's Service 1 London, Jan. 10. tcr m a statement on Dr. irmtlotll declaration said he was found that all the governments ••d lhat Europ-an recovery de:ng hard furls. He said the i-wpoint of the British Governuly i»'891 words
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402 1932-01-12 9 THRILLING FIGHT WITH GANG ROBBERS DAYLIGHT RAID ON SHOPS AT KRAMAT PULAI CHINESE ARMED WITH SHOT GUNS AND REVOLVERS [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Jan. 11. A daring daylight robbery occurred at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday m Kramat Pulai village, adjoining the big European mine a few miles from Ipoh.402 words
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Article123 1932-01-12 9 British Delegation to Geneva [British Radio Official Service] Riiffby, Jan. 11. At the disarmament conference due to open at Geneva under the chairmanship of Mr. Arthur Henderson on February 2 the British delegation will include the Prim, 1 Minister, Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, Dominions Secretary. Mr. J. H.123 words
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Article91 1932-01-12 9 London Opinion on American Note TReuter's Service] London, Jan. 11The Times m an editorial doubts whether the United State;;' Manchuria Note will have the effect the State Department desired, and says the American Government has, perhaps, not reckoned with the risk that their action may encourage the new Chinese91 words
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Article90 1932-01-12 9 Seven Entombed Miner's Freed [Reuter's Service] Berlin, Jan. 10. The miraculous "resurrection" of seven out of 14 miners after being entombed for six days m Carsten pit, near Beutren. is a sequel to the disaster of Jan. 4 when 14 men were buried by the collapse90 words
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Article89 1932-01-12 9 International Bank's "No" to Germany I Reuters strvicej Basic. Jan. 11. At the instance of M. Mcret. governor of the Bank cf Fiance, the council of the Bank of International Settlements unanimously refused to renew unconditionally the credit of $25,000, 000 to the Reichsbank Thich expires on Feb.89 words
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Article25 1932-01-12 9 For Tuesday, January 12th Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell m the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. S.ll273l—Syed Abdul Rahman vs. P. K. Kalandan.25 words
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Article46 1932-01-12 9 [British Radio—Official Service] Rugrby, Jan. 11. Stock exchange: London opened with weakness, specially noticeable m the Foreign bond section where German loans suffered a set back. German sevens relapsed nearly three points at 66 and 5U per cents, are two lower at I]46 words
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Article21 1932-01-12 9 [FREE PRESS SERVICF_COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 11. Britains stock of rubber is as follow: London 68,967 tons, Liverpool 57,652 ton*21 words
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Article29 1932-01-12 9 The Agent of the Government of India, Rao Sahib M. Kunhiraman Nair. Ls due to return from leave and to arrive at Port Swettenham next week by the Rajula.29 words
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Article124 1932-01-12 9 NO TAX CAMPAIGN DRASTIC NEW ORDER IN BOMBAY BAN ON MEETINGS i British Radio— Official Service] Ru«;by, Jan. 11. News reached London this morning that following her support of resumption of the no tax campaign m Bardoli Mrs. Gandhi has been arrested. [Renter's Service] Ahmedabad, Jan. 11.124 words
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Article322 1932-01-12 9 Sally O'Neil m the Brat [By Our Film Correspondent] There is neither anything original m the story nor anything distinguished about- the cast of the Brat, the Fox picture which opened at the Alhambra last evening. But it is noteworthy for an emotional performance by Sally O'Neil, whose322 words
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Article280 1932-01-12 9 A Comedy from Elstree My Wife's Family, certainly one of the most breezy things Elstree has produced up to the present, kept large audiences m a constant state of mirth at both the early and late shows at the Capitol yesterday. It is one cf those screaming280 words
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Article63 1932-01-12 9 The Committee beg to acknowledge with many thanks the following subscriptions. Previously acknowledged $10,718.50 "Elsie Cue" 10.00 United Engineers' Staff 19.75 Ancnymous Reader of Spore Free Press 5.00 Mr. S. G. Dutta 1.00 Mr. C. S. Rozario 1.00 Mr. Chua Keh Hai 5.00 Mr. Thomas Vergis 10.0063 words
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Advertisement258 1932-01-12 9 I 'f I ®1 V mqrley s I il^l^r SILK HOSE V Ij^^w f \\rf illK ttOSE THAT vkP-" 1 Is DIFF > :RKNT tT'l |^J|;' 7xl PURE SILK HOSE K™^^HHSft /_/y THE LATEST wmrnmmmi ■■■jmmmmm^wm AAH heige, Robinson Co., Ltd. J™. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) If ill f»nA ii258 words
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Advertisement860 1932-01-12 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON 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. Due. San* DIOIfED For M'seilles, C'blanca, L'don, R'dam A H'burg In860 words
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Advertisement565 1932-01-12 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Tnoorputaied In EngJaod) LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. fU POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. owKu^t^t Doe S^em Bails' B^eca« CITY OP TJTITI^ I*or Havre, L'don, R'dam and H*burg Jan. SO Feb. 3 s.s. CITY OF WORCESTER For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg565 words
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Advertisement436 1932-01-12 10 p. o: British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Tannage. Singapore, Tonn&fe. Sb*^ 1932. j!T* KALYAN 9,000 Jan. 12 RAWALPINDI436 words
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Advertisement786 1932-01-12 11 CO NAPLES. MARSEILLES. LONDON, ANTWERP. ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH. ,FUBHIMI MARD T. 11.600 Jan. 14 15 HARDNA MARD T. 10 500 liar 910 MARD T. 10.600 Jan. 27 28 5 KATORI MARU T. 10 000 Mar 24 28 tekUKUNI MARU T 12.000 Feb. 10 11 fi KASHIMA MARD T. 10,000 Apr786 words
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Advertisement564 1932-01-12 11 >>/ DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LIU, Si I SAILING NOTICE \\m lit OF FAMOUS II %\V PRESIDENT LINERS IIM If I TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON \l« tj FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG Tla COLOMBO |IB M I I SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES I J m\ AND GENOA. 1 1M564 words
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Advertisement835 1932-01-12 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE 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. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang> of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU835 words
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Article657 1932-01-12 12 AMBITIOUS "PLAN" Experts Studying British Methods The Moscow Soviet is preparing a big programme of development. The headlong increase of the population is making necessary an expansion of all municipal services, especially transport, and a commission of experts has been sent to visit Germany and this657 words
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Article119 1932-01-12 12 Th 2 Postal authorities notify that information is now to hand that the aeroplane Southern Star left England on the return flight to Australia on January 7th. and is expected to reach Singapore en or about January 15th. r C»orrespondence" for Australia' and New Zealand119 words
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Advertisement611 1932-01-12 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly savings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the SB. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] s s MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins611 words
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Advertisement474 1932-01-12 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). D»« Sail* M.S. SILVERTEAK Jan. 19 Jon. 25 }>b r* M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 m.v. SILVER WILLOW Mar. 2 Mar. 8 "or rates474 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous664 1932-01-12 12 MAIL DESPATCHES UY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thuisday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Serembait, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m F.M.S., Bum Anam, Batu Pahat,664 words
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Miscellaneous173 1932-01-12 12 Kut Sang. Brit. 3643, from Calcutta 11. for Hong Kong and Japan 12. Machaon, Brit. 4908. from Liverpool 11, for Hong Kcng 13. Mapia, Dut. 3182, from Bacho 11, for Paneh 12. Thedens. Dut. 1181, from Palembang 11. for Palembang 13. Khcen Hoea, Dut. 611. from Pontirxnak 11, for Pontianak173 words
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Article1522 1932-01-12 13 Can Present "Irrationalisation" be Ended? The nature and dimensions of the problem which continues increasingly to confront the shipping industry m all countries can be staved m a few words, writes G. A. Vallance. Secretary Maritime Shipping Board, m the Nautical Magazine. Rarely since 1921 has the quantity1,522 words
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Article235 1932-01-12 13 Per Klang from Penang: Mrs. and Miss Bogaars, Miss Cockburn, Dr. and Mrs. A. A. D'Catta, Mr. V. C. Van Buren. Mr. R. P. Shrimpton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wallace Littles. Per Marudu from 8.N.8. ports: Mr. R. D. Henne. Miss Henne. Mrs. Diedricksen. Mr. J. R. Combe,235 words
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Article131 1932-01-12 13 West Australian Joint Service In view of the abnormal trade depression and m order to enable people to travel, it has been decided to reduce substantially the fares In all classes by vessels of the West Australian Joint Service between Singapore and Fremantle. The first class single fare131 words
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Article84 1932-01-12 13 Mishap to the P. and O. Ranpura The Secretary for Postal Affairs informs us that the Penang agents of the British India Steam Navigation Company Limited have rereceived the following (telegram from >thelr agency at Negapatam As Ranpura. dropped starboard propellor at Aden, Europe mails delayed. We expect84 words
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Article14 1932-01-12 13 The P. and O. Rajputana arrived m London at 9 a.m. on Jan. 9th.14 words
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Advertisement459 1932-01-12 13 I""" THE ■Singapore Free Press I Daily ana Weekly I Editions) I Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. lYlri.hone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. I Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables459 words
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Advertisement370 1932-01-12 13 EVERY MILE A NEW VISTA jgCN Canadian National tAcs you everywhere m Car;ad« and most zt °f lc U.S.A. Transcontinental service from Vancouver without changing cars. ■S^^BBfi^^^B^S^x^s. attention to \our comfort. Hp "^Sv^V^^^Sw tU>n W l^ an V Steamship Li ie. BM^^s^^mssssV^ta^~^^^km'C^BS)Sn^^-"^^kvA' '*A J <v ~^v "T" Lfig^mjM?gT_ .=-^=jjfc=jrjdgg^^^g^ir~ T*"370 words
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Article1630 1932-01-12 14 FURTHER EVIDENCE Certified Documents Produced m Court FATHER-IN-LAW'S LOAN Dr. Norman Net- on Kirkup, alias MeGoniole, alias Faulkner, listened calmly to documentary evidence which was induced before the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd, yesterday, m support of the application by Mr. E. Tongue. Head1,630 words
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Article129 1932-01-12 14 SINGERS' SUCCE SS 75-M.P.11. With Stoefc >x 8-11. P. Car n At a ttOM v.hen hr.,- Increasing numbers of mol Mti. ntton to the H power rating and low runnii l culaiiy Intel NNM <:1 tWO Stock Bl New Zealand. I Against Mggt r OOSBpetli |l signed for epeod, theft129 words
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Article69 1932-01-12 14 The fallowing inter to til peared m The Morning 1' l] S'r.-An tlement i l doubt L 1! so-called Mloom of Early Vi< I J ll int:> me's mine: when rNMttO ul *«l| advert isrnit'nts m fchi Ulu.sti;.' y for 1858 (Jan. 1« and 23 1 I "Kits-me-quick."69 words
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Advertisement247 1932-01-12 14 Vitamins m m Hfe Lonvalescence r f 7 ~^9F-- jf "'REPLER 1 Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract A tonic food of pleasing flavour, rich m Vitamins A, Bottles of two sizes B and D. Restores vitality, au chemists builds up strength and stores *Y&3t Burroughs Wellcome Co. London 195247 words
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Advertisement864 1932-01-12 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 share* of £5 each e3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors E3.0G0.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. BLshopsgate, London, E.G. 2. Agencies and Branches; Aior Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong864 words
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Article715 1932-01-12 15 MX k I. BYRNE'S ADDRESS i Controlled Production London. l><- 29. i nth pidtaMlf geiieral meeting of j Pllirtllnt. Ltd.. was held yesterI m House. E.C. I \und J. Byrne chairman and managI «ld that. having regard to the I trade Qifiarinn. it mi matter of conI715 words
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Article56 1932-01-12 15 the 1; 31. 1931. states UEl*- V' to *****4 P.o.b. ff rr 'fin,' m, m. l salt P rlte obtained for ie^ %tima^ P°«nd. Crop o f 240.000 rom ■Zr 12.022 li' Ur endUl 31. 1932. Wt tA *»*i nctlnB thls from vtr. I r £7-7 to lhert56 words
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Article453 1932-01-12 15 Total Assets Over £48,000,000 [By Dutch Air Mail] London. Dec. 29. The full report of the British-American I Tobacco Company, issued over the holidays, I confirms the profit figures published on Tuesday last. Interest m the report, therefore, centres m the balance -sheet*, which shows some important453 words
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Article147 1932-01-12 15 R.G.A. Analysis ivsi > ov tiie C(.mm?rcial Reseurcn I ituivrl ol it Pubber Growers* Associu- 1 >:•.,:■ oi the Nove:nu<rr outputs of 615 rubber- 1 producing? companies has just been issued, and In the following table we Rive the detailed j figures for November, together with those for.147 words
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Article86 1932-01-12 15 Lor« for year ended June 30, 1931. after charging depreciation, was £745 (ag-ainst profit of £819). All-in cost of production v/as approximately 3 l-3d. per pound (6 l-3d). and tlcss per pound was l-3d. t profit of '.id.). 00 has been transferred from reserve aclt and written ofl86 words
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Article205 1932-01-12 15 January 11. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 4 1 London. 3 months' sight 2<4 5 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 332 London. 30 days' sight 2 4 l 16 London, demand 2)4 London, T.T. 2 3 3132 Lyons, Paris, demand 950 Hamburg, demand 155 New205 words
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Article134 1932-01-12 15 January 11. Tin 100 Tons $71.50 Gambler is Pepper White 32 ft Flake Tapioca 1% Pearl Sago Small 4% Copra, Sundried 5.50 Sago, flour 2.60 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins 0.18 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per a tin* 4.78 Socony Motor Gasoline ex pump per British Imperial gallon134 words
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69 1932-01-12 15 January Uth.. 12 o'clock, noon. Bayers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 9 7 10 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan 10 10 x k Feb. 10 'k 10.» Mar. 10 U 10 V < April- June 10 lft% July-Sept. tm 11% t Tone of69 words
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Article757 1932-01-12 15 MONDAY. JAN. 11TH. 1932. CLOSING QUOTATIONS DOLL/Mt fcUBBEKS Allenbys ($1) 65 70 Alor Gajah (sl> 40 45 A. Hitam (1) 76 80 Am. Malay ($2) tS 90 A. Kuning ($1) 10 15 Ayer Molek ($1) 45 50 Ayer Panas ($1) 60 05 Bassett ($1) 35 40 Brogas757 words
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Article251 1932-01-12 15 Return of Colony stocks at close of business, December 1931, As Declared, In tonsA. DEALERS' STOCKS. DRY WET TOTAL TfcUi «0 grades of Scrap DRY WET DRY dry rubber R.S.S. CREPE Wet Lump as estimatRemill Sheet an. l WET ed by Area and Estate Blanket rtoakin Bark251 words
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Article316 1932-01-12 15 Estimated Stocks at End of November IBy Dutch Air Mail I London. Dec- 22. According to statistics compiled by Henry Gardner and Co., Ltd., the world stocks of raw rubber at the end of November amounted to 605.478 tons, compared with 583.244 tons at the end of the316 words
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Article480 1932-01-12 15 Is D.E.I. Governor-General to Decide The following message was subsequently denied officially but later still confirmed by the Amsterdam Telegraaf: Amsterdam, Dec. 2S. From a generally reliable source I understand j that a full and extensively worked out scheme j for the restriction of rubber output480 words
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Article136 1932-01-12 15 Early Announcement Predicted liondon. Der. 29. Mi. Jameft Fairbairn. replying to a question at yesterday's meetiiiß of the Baii^awati Hub bor Ertates. Ltd.. said that he and his colleague believed that there was going to be some form of regulation of output m the rubber industry, and they136 words
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Advertisement79 1932-01-12 15 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance tn force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry, E.O n» Company has £30,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of gngi^M compiles with the British79 words
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Article112 1932-01-12 16 ARSENAL AT HOME TO PLYMOUTH VILLA MEET MIDDLESBRO' OR PORTSMOUTH [neuter's Service] London, Jan. 11. The draw for the fourth round of the Football Association cup, is as follows: Watford or Fulham vs. Notta County or Bristol City. Grimsby vs. Birmingham. Port Vale vs. Leicester.112 words
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Article236 1932-01-12 16 Preparation for Saturday's Struggle <From Our Own Correspondent) Ipeh, Jan. 11. All eyes m the north are now turned towards Kuala Lumpur for Saturday's great Rugger battle for the Rugby crown between Singapore and Perak for which a contingent of about 200 are travelling down. In the236 words
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Article203 1932-01-12 16 Mrs. J. L. Campbell Wins Autumn Cup The Ladies' Autumn Cup (1931) of the Singapore Golf Club was won by Mrs. J. L. Campbell who beat Mrs. W. L. Stevens 2 and 1. Detailed results of the competition are as follows: First Round: Miss P. Salmond (18)203 words
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Article89 1932-01-12 16 Score of 63 Wins Monthly Medal The Men's Monthly Medal was played on January 9th. and 10th. The following were the best returns L. V. J. Laville, 81 18 63 J. D. Pierrepont, 87 16 71 Ft.|Lieut?. G. G. C. Pigott, 86 12 74 Major J. M.89 words
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Article65 1932-01-12 16 To America and Back London, Jan. 3. The 7 2 2 ily Graphic states that the Australian Elrm^n Mollison, Colonel Fitzmaurice, Captain Saul, the pilot of Air Commodore Kingsf oid-Smlth. are at present making arrangements to effect a crossing of the Atlantic, going and returning, m 2465 words
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Article97 1932-01-12 16 Commenting upon Hagen's intention to pay a return visit to Japan a home correspondent writes: Hagen has shown the judgment of a high financier m selecting Japan as a field for golfing enterprise. The game is making great head way m that country, despite the fact that it is expensive.97 words
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1347 1932-01-12 16 Dutch Air Mail - Dutch Air Mail Hy HOLIDAY RUGBY Eleven Points m Last Eight Minutes [From Our Own Correspondent J London, Dec. 29. Chief interest m the Rugby world on Boxing Day was m the Twickenham match between the Springboks and London the second and the visiting German1,347 words
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Article, Illustration56 1932-01-12 16 To Meet Larry Gains at White City I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London, Jan. 11. It has just been announced that the giant Italian boxer Camera is to meet Larry Gains, the coloured Cahaldian at the White City, Lcndcn. on May 30. The fight will be56 words
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Article435 1932-01-12 16 Handicaps for To-day Handicaps foi the second day (to-day) of the Penang Tun" Club meeting are as follows Ra«e 1. Ponies Class I—Div.1 Div. 2 (6 furs). -Blue Bluff 9.5. Rosemary 9.3, The Mahdi 9.2. Little Lacquer Lady 8.12, Rosamond 8.12, Tcm Thumb 8.12, Ben Hall 8.8.435 words
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Article65 1932-01-12 16 The following have been invited to play for 6.C.C. vs. R.A.F. on Saturday at Seletar: C. M. J. Kirke; G. E. Tatham, F. I. Tremlett. E. A. Brodie, H. F. A. Jackson; J. H. J. Dredge, C. T. Owen; C. P. Burke, Dr. F. O'Driscoll, M. C. Frend,65 words
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Article196 1932-01-12 16 NEXT WEEK'S MATCHES Sime Darby's and Robinson's Open Series The Committee of the Commercial Cup competition met at the Stadium yesterday. In addition to the delegates from the competing teams there were m attendance Mr. J. Lee, and the S.A.P.A. secretary, Mr. W. W. Dean. The 16196 words
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Article692 1932-01-12 16 LOST 21— NIL Then Their Bus Caught Fire (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 29. Disaster overtook Thome Colliery when they journeyed to Soufi Kirkb" on Christmas morning to play m a Dcncast:r Senior League game. After losing 21 0, the bus m which the Thorne players were travelling home692 words
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Article52 1932-01-12 16 S.C.R.C. tennis courts will be available for practice to-dpv. The S.R.C. "A" XI and the Ceylon Sports Club drew 2—2 m a hockey match on the Padang yesterday evenine. A minute; after leaving his lorry containing £600 worth of whiskey In Battersea the drivei saw it being driven away by52 words
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Advertisement111 1932-01-12 16 "MOUTRIE PIANOS Now being offered at reasonable Prices. Instruments which have been used for hire purposes from $300.00 New instruments from $435.00 We invite you to call and inspect our stock S.MOUTRIE&Co.,Ltd. (Incorporated m Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. iDUCAfJ^^SUPPLIES Consult us for all your School WE SPECIALISE IN ALL111 words
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