The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 January 1932
1932-01-18
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-01-18 1 The Singapore Free Press 0 13,546. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. S.S. MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article338 1932-01-18 1 At Penang races on Saturday Brass Knob broke the course record for five furlongs —Page 3. The establishment of a Malayan pewter industry is? suggested Page 7. The report of the directors of Maynard and Co. Ltd. shows a loss of $6,819 on the past year Page338 words
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Article1501 1932-01-18 1 I think you all know that there are two Christmas Islands, one is n th? Pacific Ocean and the other in th? eastern part of the Indian Ocean. It is the latter one that I am going to talk about. This island lies in latitude 10.31 degs. S.1,501 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement394 1932-01-18 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT CLOUBT CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. > ilea -Service 2-1 Raffles Ouav RAFFLES HOTEL f lient Accommodation with Modern Sanitation s TO-DAY'S ATTRACTION y^tiS^^ s TEA DANCE— 6.3O— B.IS y<&> <4^k^ Monia Litter's Orchestra \j&^ INFORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCE s^<&^ dT s' 9.3O— MIDNIGHT S394 words
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Advertisement141 1932-01-18 1 PIPING FITTINGS ALL SIZES IN STOCK SOLE AGENTS IN MALAYA i FOR The SCOTTISH TUBE Co Ltd McALISTER Co., Ltd. IMPORT DEPT. THE EUROPE HOTEL SPECIAL NOTICE. Saturday, January 23rd. GRAND GALA DINNER DANCE BALLOONS, FLOWERS, CAPSDinner and Dance $3.00 No Extra Charge For After Dinner Dancing. GRILL. THE EUROPE141 words
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Advertisement63 1932-01-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Public notices Page 2. Amusement guide Pag? 5. Men who know a good thing Page 8. Whiteaway's stocktaking sale Page 6. Chilprufe woollies for children Page 8. CHRYSLER LOW INITIAL COST BIG REDUCTIONS CLOSING SALE THE GIFT SHOP 9 THE ARCADE OFF RAFFLES PLACE. I F.M.S.R. xNEW STATION63 words
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Advertisement17 1932-01-18 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales -Service 2-1 Raffles Quay17 words
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Article303 1932-01-18 2 When Mr. Clynes Dared the Greasy Track Britain's champion skidder the man who thinks nothing of driving a London bus at 30 miles an hour on a specially prepared greasy track is going into retirement. His name Is Thomas Dale. He has spent several years now at303 words
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Article69 1932-01-18 2 The death occurred at the General Hospital on Friday of Mjfdam Wee g^ wife of Mr. Chia Kim Cheow of P. and O SN Co^ She leaves behind her husband, five sons and two daughters to mourn her loss The p U^ ra o t0 k PUCe mterday "*>*** Serangoon69 words
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Advertisement482 1932-01-18 2 BUY BRITISH BISHOP'S NATURAL FRUIT SALINE A natural corrective for acidity and heartburn, biliousness and sick headache, liver and stomach disorders. Made by Alfred BLshop Ltd., a hose Capital BRITISH. Founder BRITISH. Directors BRITISH. Employee BRITISH. Agents MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Retail and Wholesale Chemfc*s. SINGAPORE. BUSINESS CARDS. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY482 words
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Advertisement488 1932-01-18 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOT let 16 nereby given that tenders are now Invited for th,. iollowing materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Installation of banitary fittings and Rain water at New Tenement and Shop Houses, Albert488 words
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Advertisement717 1932-01-18 2 &y <V FOR OVER TWO YEARS% 4P k GLAX l 1 JP HAS CONTAINED ADDED jS? Mf kW SUNSHINE VITAMIN D. K TO orh r Bab F F ™d can IRj Ml B know what the addition of 1 B3 Vitamin D means to your V MM Baby? It means717 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous162 1932-01-18 2 THE WEKH r« Munday, 18th. High Water. 05.00. 8.1 ft., 18.48. 6.6 ft. Football: Commercial Cup Competition: H.K. Bank vs. Cold Storage. Anson Road. Hockey: Police vs. SJt.C. at Thomson Road. Raffles College vs. S. R. C. "A", at Raffles College. S.R.C. Res vs. Raffles Inst. 2nd XI, at S.R.C.162 words
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Article914 1932-01-18 3 BRASS KNOB'S VICTORY Details of Saturday's Racing I From Our Own Correspondent Pei ,n. k. Jan. 17. Yesterday *s races were a great finale to an excellent meeting. Brass Knob broke the course record for five furlongs and Currency Boy completed the treble by winning914 words
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Article864 1932-01-18 3 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - JOAN LITTLEFIELD HOLLYWOOD METHODS Basil Dean to Produce AllBritish Films By London. December. Britain's latest film studio, the producing centre for Associated Radio Pictures, is situated at Ealing Green, a suburb of West London, and jwork has recently begun on its first picture, a talkie version864 words
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Article176 1932-01-18 3 Heroic Efforts at Rescue IBeuthen, Jan. 11. Tremendous efforts are being made night and day to reach the remaining seven miners (entombed in the Karsten pit since Monday last. as the finding of seven others alive yesterday has revived a faint hope. I A thirty-year old- plate-layer,176 words
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Advertisement185 1932-01-18 3 f!LL OVER THE STRAITS YOU WILL FIND ,T ,S ?iKinaoMßfajsT YM ET T~ OLD SCOTCH Buy Singapore Cold Storage FRESH MILK Increased supplies are Give your order at any of the retail depots of ,the SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co. Ltd. [ml In two sizes. Catarrhal, Fermentative, Ulcerative. diet's Emulsion exercises185 words
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Advertisement296 1932-01-18 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES: H r l^ OS Street MALACCA. 11. Light Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied296 words
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Article, Illustration2879 1932-01-18 4 P. G. Wodehouse 9 s New Story. Bill Breaks the News to Sally: A Rest Cure for Lottie {SYNOPSIS While playing on the golf course of Bingley-on-SCa, SIR HUGO DRAKE, a portly medical specialist, sees an extremely pretty girl execute a surprisingly good shot. When he had recovered2,879 words
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Article119 1932-01-18 4 Indeed she was pretty child, the tiny daughter of my Spanish gardener. Dark eyes gleamed from under a tawny mop of hair which shaded dimpling cheeks and a rose-bud mouth. It had been a butcher's morning in the garden a ruthless searching out and destroying of minor pests;119 words
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Advertisement319 1932-01-18 4 WASSIAMULI/S SILK KIMONOS of various kinds for Ladies and Gents LADIES' SHORT BRIDGE COATS BEACH PYJAMAS OF SPECIAL TYPK ALSO CHINESE EMBD. SILK UNDERWEAR ALL FRESH STOCK LATEST STYLES A VISIT WORTH PAYING Wassiamull Assomull Co, 31 33 High St. Phone 7144 m\\ /^mm\ rkw' vI r m 1 mr319 words
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Advertisement267 1932-01-18 5 VICTORIA THEATRE NOCIGTVN I 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) Booking Opens at Little's This Morning. Prices $2, and $1. fHEATRE COMING SHORTLY THE GRANT ANOERSON COMPANY BOOKING: Phone 6903, 9 a.m. to 1267 words
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Advertisement563 1932-01-18 5 ICAPITOLj TO-NIGHT The Screen's most popular Blonde Comedienne, DOROTHY LEE Favourite of "Cuckoos" "Half-shot at Sunrise" etc. how appearing in her first starring role, in "LAUGH AND GET RICH" With EDNA MAY OLIVER and HUGH HERBERT A Radio Gloom-chasing Entertainment. ►5 LATEST PATHE BRITISH NEWS INCLUDING SPRINGBOKS vs. WALES V563 words
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Advertisement161 1932-01-18 5 PUSHING the PACE AGAIN!! w *s '^K^m^mtmWW* -+mVt j Am' j L-rf" 1 *\4M><|| r IM*" t^S V^mEl' C< tsvfl I mm* brings you ANOTHER GREAT TWO FEXTURE PROGRAMME FROM FOX!! Remember that "Spider and Skyline" Programme Here's One Bigger and Better TO NIGHT RIVALS BY DAY SWEETHEARTS AT NIGHT!161 words
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Article515 1932-01-18 6 Demand For Ru^by As in England Washington. Every year as the number of de.iths on the American football field increases, suggestions are made for rendering the gam? le:;s dangerous. This year the? death of a cadet from West Point the American Sandhurst in a match against Yale515 words
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Article405 1932-01-18 6 Mrs. Beamish Suggests L.T.A. Should Suspend Offenders I.i iiili.n Dec. .">. The strictures passed upon the conduct of certain young tennis players by Mr. A. C. Griffiths at yesterday's meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association were widely discussed to-day. Mr. Griffiths described as "questionable conduct."405 words
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Article126 1932-01-18 6 Liverpool Corporation officials were caught napping by an unexpected rush of people anxious to see Everton take their revenge on Blackburn Rovers on Dec. 27. Tram conductors and drivers were swept aside by crowds. Police officers were unable to cope with the rush. At the height of the excitement trams126 words
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Article486 1932-01-18 6 Eleven Year Old Wins Viceroy's Cup Mr. R. K. Bowie's Nightjar, th" yon of Jackdaw Doris O. must, (says the Statesman) join the small band, comprised, in the general opinion, of Mayh.wl. Roubaix. Oran... I William and Star of Italy, of the leally great race* iior.vs +I\ul ha\e486 words
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Article300 1932-01-18 6 Magnificent Spectacle ai Los Angeles Ixtidon. I>ec. 28. The officiai prOgrSBUM of events for the games of the Tenth Olympaid affords some idea of the magnitude of the spectacle of spcrt which will be provided at Los Angeles. U.S.A.. next summer. Beginning with the opening ceremony and parade300 words
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Article236 1932-01-18 6 The Heme Hill Harriers and the Kent Atretic Club joined forces to hold a meeting, en the Deptford Park track, yesterday The three miles handicap of the Kent A.C. was won by B. E Purbank. a seventeen -years-old runner, who was allowed fifty yards start and completed the distance in236 words
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Advertisement581 1932-01-18 6 WHITEAWAYS 1 STOCKTAKING SALE CONTINUES UNTIL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th WONDERFUL VALUES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS (/"W^mF' /Lf j —v jm± \g^j [y mw^mms^sm^ i /^^fe}\ B^^ >^^^5^ /i V7' S f^Hj* l^:^— CHEVROLET REGAL. JS^^ 'C^^&^iS/ jBT L vli^ i This car has bcen re desi gned through/^W^S^SS?^</ %'M out The581 words
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Advertisement175 1932-01-18 6 I FACTS I NOT FANCIES! V IQUALITYi t 9*mmmJmmmmmmVmmmmmmmMlmmmsm^^ t Second to None i Better tSan Many I [imitated! I 81/r NEVER j [equalled I PRICES I mmmmm i LOWEST IN THE j I COUNTRY I I FRANKELS s if i I EVERYTHING-! I* I L FOR .j I -EVERYBODY175 words
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Article432 1932-01-18 7 Rrillianl Leadership of Brown of Villa PISH CUP MATCHES PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT London, Jan. 17. .1 bid day foe inaaYaspats. cored nine goals, Plymouth the Villa six and several fives I Without Sagar. Cresswell I at home, scoring four goals land. Griffiths, who took Stein's, J outstanding432 words
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Article106 1932-01-18 7 IDsuale Figures by Hearts and Queen of South (S full results as follows: th Jl. Stanrarr 1. 1. Albicn R.vers 1 rbr uii 2. Aberdeen 1. f 'Tk 4. St. Mirren 1. 4. Beith 3. 3. St. Johnstone 3. 2. Dumbarton 0. 0, Partick 3. 5. Ea>;t Stirling106 words
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Article1158 1932-01-18 7 Home Reverse for Bolton "a forwards in Form 3. B.rmingham 0.1 6. Liverpool l.| 5. Portsmouth 3. 1. W. Brcmv/ich A. 2. 2. Sheffield V/ed. 4. 4. inderlind 2. 2. 1. 5. I ot« tor C. J. 3, Wert Ham Utd. 2. 2. Grimsby T. 0. 3. Derby1,158 words
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Article45 1932-01-18 7 Five Men Killed by Guards Bucharest, Jan. 11. Rumanian frontier guards fired on a party -f young men trying to escape into Soviet Russia over the frozen Dnieper and killed five, vhile one had to be UJten to hospital in a serious condition.45 words
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780 1932-01-18 7 SINGAPORE'S INDUSTRIES Official Effort to Collect Data One aspect Of the recent exhibition was the surprise with which the general public realised that so many things are being mad? in Singapore. There seems to have been an absolute lack of advertisement of Singapore's manufactures.780 words
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Article103 1932-01-18 7 Beatification of Albert The Great Rome. Jan. 11. The Osservatore Romano publishes the text of the Papal Bull regarding the beatification of the German scholar. Albert th'; Great. The Bull is signed by Pius XI and counter-signed by the Chancellor, Cardinal Freuhwirth. and the Prefect of the Congregation103 words
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Article102 1932-01-18 7 Hampshire Win Last Match Hampshire won their List match in the ?juth-Eastern Division of the County Rugby hrmpionship on January 6, when they defeated Sussex by 9 points to nil. Their record n the section was four wins (16 9 against Middlesex, 28—13 against Kent, 20—9 against Surrey,102 words
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Article240 1932-01-18 7 Tokio Has Not Considered Noil- Aggression Pact i Router's Ssrvteel Mcscow, Jan. 16. The Tass Agency denies the report that M. rroianovsky Soviet Ambassador at Tokyo, discussed with Premier Inukai the question of concluding a Soviet-Japanese entente, but says that M. Trcianovsky and Mr. Inukai on240 words
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Article55 1932-01-18 7 Remarque to Remarry Divorced Wife licr'in. Jan. 8. Erich Maria Remarque, author of the bestknown war book, "All Quiet on the Western Front," Is in the news with a remarkable incident. Seme time ago he divorced his wife He now announces his betrothal to the very lady from55 words
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Article1107 1932-01-18 7 OUR SURPLUS TIN Mr. Foo Wha Cheng Urges Revival INTERESTING SCHEME The following memorandum, in which the establishment of a Malayan pewter industry to assist in the absorption of Malaya's tin is advocated, will be read with interest. The memorandum is by Mr. Foo Wha Cheng, the1,107 words
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Article683 1932-01-18 7 CHRISTENING CUPS Mr. E. Butler's Reminiscences Memories of Malaya of some 25 years age were recalled by Mr. E. D. Butler when he addressed the members of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club at their weekly tiffin. Mr. Butler mention* d thai he *****1 OUt by the683 words
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Article105 1932-01-18 7 To he Twice as Big as Do X N;»uen, .lan. 4. Km terdara: Plana have b so worked out as She Ki;,7lh \»n BViatlon WOriCS at Rotterdam for the buffdins of what wtfl as the world's 'plai < It will be t It e a bin ?s105 words
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Article18 1932-01-18 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. HUTCHINOS At Bangkok on Jan. 17, to Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Hutchings, a daughter.18 words
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787 1932-01-18 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1932. WEEK-END COMMENT The cables emphasise to-day that China has other troubles of a pressing character besides its dispute with Japan over Manchuria, which, incidentally seems to have reached a state of suspended animation since Britain and France refused to support America in its787 words
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Article329 1932-01-18 8 The engagement is announced and the marriage will shortly take place of Miss Nancy List, sister of Mrs. G. C. Meredith, and Mr. Mervyn Wynne, of the Malayan Police. This week's Rotary tiffin meeting will be a business meeting and no guests will be allowed. The Hon: Commissioner for Malaya329 words
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Article53 1932-01-18 8 Outward Vessels to Call at Penan?? I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Jan. 17. Messageries Maritlmes are considering the advisability of outward steamers calling at Penang to allow passengers to Indo-China to utilise the train service from Penang to Bangkok and motor bus service from Aranya to Prompenh,53 words
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Article57 1932-01-18 8 Plane to be Fitted with Floats [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Jan. 17. Mr. Richard Hall Burton arrived from Rangoon in the aeroplane called the Magic Carpet on Friday and left this morning for Alor Star and Singapore, where the plane will be fitted with floats for57 words
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Article66 1932-01-18 8 The Laurence Guillemard Cup (two length's handicap) will be swum off next Sunday morning. January 24. Will all thos? who wish to enter send In their names to the Captain, Mr. E. A. Brodie, or the secretaryThere will also be a second team water polo game against66 words
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Article190 1932-01-18 8 "Laugh and Get Rich" at the Capitol After a very successful showing of "My Wife's Family" the Capitol Theatre changed their programme last night when they presented "Laugh and Get Rich." starring Dorothy Lee. She is supported by Hugh Herbert and Kdna May Oliver. The plot centres190 words
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Article211 1932-01-18 8 A Picture of the Gold Rush "The Spoilers." starring Gary Cooper and Kay Johnson, opened a new season at the Pavilion Theatre. The picture is a good one and the cast includes Betty Compscn, William Boyd, Harry Green, Slim Summerville and James Kirkwood. The story concerns three men211 words
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Article103 1932-01-18 8 Hockey Game at Malacca [From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, Jan. 17. Malacca Club, with four Franciscans, deservedly beat Singapore Cricket Club by three goals to one In a fast game of hockey. Malacca were slightly superior in the first half. Good combination between Vine and Devries gave Malacca103 words
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Article74 1932-01-18 8 Report of International Mission IReuter's Service] London, Jan. 16. The Board of the International Labour Office has examined the report of the Mission to China undertaken at the request of the Chinese Government by M. Camille Pone, chief of the first section of the diplomatic division of74 words
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Article36 1932-01-18 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— -COPYRIGHTI London, Jan. 16. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 3 1 16d. (3 1J16.). Forward 3 3116. (3Vid.). The market is quiet.36 words
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Article90 1932-01-18 8 Governor's Interest in Penang Invention [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Penan*, Jan. 17. The Governor visited the house of Mr. Wee Thean Seng who has been granted a provisional patent by the London Patents Office for his Invention of a new form of rubber roadway. He inspected several samples90 words
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Article57 1932-01-18 8 For Monday, January 18th Before the Chief Justice in the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. 1. Summonses-in-Chambers. Originating Summonses. Motions and Petlton for leave to appeal to H.M. In Council. 2. Judgment Summonses. Before Mr. Justice Sproule in the 2nd. Court at 11 a.m. Part heard S. *****—57 words
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Article191 1932-01-18 8 THE CUSTOMS r\ I()N To Che Editor. Sir,— l refer to your b*4fa morning's Free Press entitle Customs Union. The Impression produced b) that the Colony's trade k ifferta decline owing to the diverse. that other ports. This, speaking as one wh h years' experience of191 words
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Article492 1932-01-18 8 To the Editor. Slr.a-I have read your interesting leaden your issue of 15th. and your last para cacat but be of great interest to the commercial «a> munlty in so far as the ftndtiiß of the pofe, court magistrate at Ipoh. If allowed to rxt as492 words
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Article239 1932-01-18 8 Details of Rotary Scheme The Directors have decided, subject I free vote of the Club, that the txst «J administer the Rotary unemployment is to appoint four Trustees with pl ff powers and they suggest that RottJiJ Snowte, Schaub. Ven: Graham White and P Kim Soo be appointed239 words
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Advertisement182 1932-01-18 8 1 BOLS J V Nv QUAD-DECANTERS \f\i^^mW^ar Four Liqueurs in one bottle. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated in Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. ROYAL BAKERY CAKES AND MINCE PIES a«w— COLD STORAGE lm ORCHARD ROAD AND SUB-DEPOTS. Clothe182 words
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Advertisement21 1932-01-18 8 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES FOR NEW YEAR U. S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.21 words
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Article72 1932-01-18 9 Engine Dashes Among Wreckage 68 KILLED I Reuter's Service J Moscow, Jan. 17. Del ils have just been divulged of railway disaster on Jan. 2 i 68 people were killed and 130 injured. A 'rain crowded with workers stopped at Kossino. near Moscow, and a second packed72 words
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Article202 1932-01-18 9 Dr. Klberfeld Forms a New Compound [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London. Jan. 16. The British Medical Association have issued a full report of the lecture given by Dr. Schulemann Elberfeld on synthetic malarial preparations. Dr Elberfeld laid stress on the fact that quinine only suppressed the symptoms202 words
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Article166 1932-01-18 9 Thousands Rendered Homeless [Reuter's Service] Swan Lake, Mississippi, Jan. 16. The rampant Tallahatchie River, a tributary I the Mississippi, after a battle against the Grass Lake Dam. has penetrated at three points and poured over homesteads In the alMj partly flooded Tippo Basin. Heavy loss cf life166 words
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Article81 1932-01-18 9 Italian Experts in London I British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 15. fcJ* Italian financial experts. Professor 1a... and Si 8 n <>r Buti, who reached London fee P niBht after conv ersatlons in Paris with nc h financial authorities, were received Treasury to-day and later were entered81 words
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Article93 1932-01-18 9 'erman Airwoman's Forced Unding Near Rangoon [Reuter's Service] F ra Rangoon, Jan. 16. T EIU Bemhorn wh <> is flying to the Ra n ?f r Indies los her bearings near !d Hnd made a forced landing in a Ito 1 and tail-skid of the plane [a93 words
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Article21 1932-01-18 9 «*ed (says the Rotary Weekly) to Publicity Committee and to propaganda work begun with the Manufacturers. Exhibition. Details the Club later.21 words
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Article98 1932-01-18 9 ISOLATED INCIDENTS Bengal Mob Fired on By Police (British Radio— Official Service] Ru?by, Jan. 17. Latest reports from India confirm that steady improvement continues regarding the position on the North West Frontier. There is also improvement, despite isolated incidents, in Kashmir, while in the rest of98 words
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Article113 1932-01-18 9 No U.S.-Canadian Co-operation [Reuter's Service] Quebec, Jan. 15. Long cherished plans for joint Canadian and United States development of the St. Lawrence River to provide hydro-electric power to give ocean-going vessels access to the Great Lakes have received a setback by the negative !jy 54 votes to113 words
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Article107 1932-01-18 9 A Significant Visit to Moscow [Reuter's Service] Moscow, Jan. 16. Considerable importance is attached in high political quarters to the visit to Moscow of Timur Tash. chief of the household of the Shah of Persia. Speaking at a dinner given in his honour by M. Litvinoff to-night107 words
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Article92 1932-01-18 9 Letter From Sir John Simon [Reuter's Service] London, Jan 17. The Foreign Office has issued a letter from Sir John Simon to M. Briand dated Jan. 15. in which he states that he has received news that M. Briand has finally decided not to continue in office92 words
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Article43 1932-01-18 9 Mr. Rooseveldt's Appointment Approved [Reuter's Service] Washington Jan. 16. The Senate Territories Committee has approved the nomination of Mr. Theodore Rooseveldt (Governor of Porto R:co and son of a late President) to succeed Mr. Dwight Davis as Governor-General of the Philippines.43 words
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Article58 1932-01-18 9 £28,000,000 Received for Vehicles Licences [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 15. The Ministry of Transport return shows that the gross amount received in payment for licences for road vehicles issued during the twelve months ended Nov. 30, last was over £28.000,000 and exceeded by £300,000 the58 words
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Article47 1932-01-18 9 Richmond Score 34 Points TPREB PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 17. Saturday's principal Rugby club matches resulted as follows: Blackheath 11. London Scots 8. Richmond 34, Cambridge 3. Rosslyn 8. Devon Services 3. Aldershot 8, Harlequins 14. Birkenhead 19. Guys t. Bristol 16, R.A.F. 0.47 words
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Article47 1932-01-18 9 Mr. H. P. Fletcher a Likely Candidate f Reuter's Service] Washington, Jan. 15. Mr. Henry P. Fletcher, formerly Charge d'Affaires In China. Is understood to be in the running for the Ambassadorship to Britain, shortly becoming vacant on Hm resignation of General Dawes.47 words
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Article23 1932-01-18 9 Mr. J. A. P. Oswald, Headmaster, AngloChinese School, Partt Buntar, has been transferred to Nibong Tebal, as Headmaster of the Anglo-Chinese School there.23 words
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FIRM STAND AGAINST JAPAN
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Article238 1932-01-18 9 Mr. Sun-fo and Mr. Eugene Chen For War POLITICAL DISSENSIONS [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Nanking, Jan. 17. The Government leaders have been in session almost continuously for 48 hours in an endeavour to arrive at a unanimous policy on a number of vital questions, Including a moratorium, the238 words
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Article181 1932-01-18 9 {British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 15. As a result of a conversation between the Foreign Secretary. Sir John Simon, and the Japanese Ambassador on Jan. 8, in regard to the situation in Manchuria, the Japanese Ambassador called at the Foreign Office yesterday and conveyed from181 words
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Article1039 1932-01-18 9 commercial or economic development in any designated region of China. <b> imy such monopoly or preference as would deprive the nationals of any ether Power of the right of undertaking any legitimate trade or Industry in China or of participating with the Chinese Government, or with1,039 words
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599 1932-01-18 9 QUID PRO QUO FROM U.S. Lausanne Conference May be Postponed [Reuter's Service] Paris, Jan. 16. Le Petit Parisien says the postponement of the Lausanne Conference for five months, until the expiration of the Hoover moratorium. In order to arrive at a basis of Anglo-French agreement on599 words
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Article233 1932-01-18 9 Reassuring New York Statement [Renter's Service] Washington, Jan. 15. The House of Representatives has passed the Finance Corporation Reconstruction Bill and the Corporation will now begin to function within a week. The Bill will now go before a conference of both Houses, where the differences between tha< House233 words
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Article52 1932-01-18 9 The Governor and Lady Clementl gave a garden party at Bel Retiro, Penang Hill, on Thursday. Pine weather prevailed and the large gathering spent a thoroughly enjoyable time. There will be another garden party on Monday. On Wednesday night the Govenor and Lady Clementi attended the Race Ball at the52 words
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Advertisement370 1932-01-18 9 LENTHERIC LIPSTICK YOU WILL JUST LOVE THIS NEW CREATION OF LENTHERIC Apply a small quantity on the lips in the morning Then have BREAKFAST LUNCH TEA DINNER. YOUR LENTHERIC LIPSTICK STAYS ON ALL DAY. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR ts> JL9- tB^B •C^*^!J w370 words
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Advertisement854 1932-01-18 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. Sails HELENUS For Amsterdam. London and Hamburg In Port Jan.854 words
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Advertisement551 1932-01-18 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. %IA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. CITY OP LILLE F °r Havre, L'/lon, R'dam. H'burg Hull Jan. 30 Feb. 2 sa CITY OF WORCESTER For Havre, LUon, R'dam and H'burg Feb. 28 Mar.551 words
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Advertisement406 1932-01-18 10 P. fc 9 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 SERVK F OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN D«e 2 Tonnage. Singapore. Tonn,., < lr SOUDAN406 words
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Advertisement805 1932-01-18 11 0 S. K. Line. ROPE, AFRKA. NORTH AND SOl TH AMERICA AND INDIA. i ROKI 181 I<>^ \N(,KLtS and NEW YORK I>UC SaUs [Bxpresa Freight Ban* From Kobc MABD LONDON. Rotttrdam. Hamburg and Antwerp Colombo, AdSB, Bues and Port Said fc 1C ÜBBB DURBAN, P. Elizabeth. Cape Town, Bio de805 words
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Advertisement367 1932-01-18 11 AN OPPORTUNITY of unusual importance to intending travellers presents itself in the sailing of the S.S. PRESIDENT PIERCE Length 535 feet 14,123 tons gross tonnage FROM SINGAPORE JANUARY 19th LUXURIOUS APPOINTMENTS CHILDREN'S PLAYROOM j TALKING MOTION PICTURES j SWIMMING POOL ALL OUTSIDE CABINS EXCELLENT CUISINE Choice Accommodation Available FARES FROM367 words
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Advertisement895 1932-01-18 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) I UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. wi'.h sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION895 words
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Article637 1932-01-18 12 H.M.S. FISGUARD Former Marvels of the Navy With the pissing of H.M.S. Fisguard and che transference after the Christmas leave of the artificer apprentices to a shore establishment at Chatham, one of the last links of the present Navy with ships of the Nineteenth Century will be637 words
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Article217 1932-01-18 12 Sliding Bearings of Block Type Invented Stockholm. After years of experimenting Mr. Gunnar Wallgren, former head engineer of the Luth and Rosen Electrical Company, has succeeded in constructing sliding bearings of block type possessing some new remarkable features. After lengthy experiments in his private laboratory the inventor has217 words
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Article55 1932-01-18 12 I Although the negotiations are not yet completed, it appears likely that a Japanese-United States combine is to be formed for the transpacific lines. In this the Dollar Line, the San Francisco Line, and the Japanese combine, the Orient-New York Line, are likely to be concerned. The service will be55 words
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Advertisement534 1932-01-18 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sa:ilnas by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the j S.S MANOOLA 13.352 tons). Cargo only.] 84. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cablrv;534 words
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Advertisement531 1932-01-18 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails n Up Vfw M.S. SILVERTEAK 19 Jan. 25 h 2g M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 Mr 2J m.v. SILVERWILLOW Mar. 2 Mar.531 words
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Miscellaneous650 1932-01-18 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Monday Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturday 6 pjn. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 6 pjn. Kelantan every Sunday 4 pjn. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn, F.M.S., Batu An am, Batu650 words
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Miscellaneous38 1932-01-18 12 Formosa, Swed. 4329, from Gothenburg 17, for Manila 17. Rajula, Brit. 4702, from Madras 1?, for Madras 21. Magnet, Brit. 207, from Sungei Liafc 17, for Sungei Liat 20. Hafthor, Nor-j. 761, from Bangkok 17, for Bangkok 20.38 words
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Article412 1932-01-18 13 Reply to Suggestion of French Minister An official statement issued by the Cunard Company refers to the suggestion of the French Minister of Marine that if the Cunard Line agreed not to complete 534, the new big liner on which work haa been suspended, and412 words
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Article151 1932-01-18 13 Capt. Stockwell Retiring From Service Captain Henry Stockwell. C.8., D.5.0.. R.D.. R.N.R.. A.D.C. to H.M. the King, Commodore, Royal Naval Reserve, and Commodore, British India Steam Navigation Co, in command of the Mandala, is on his last voyage prior to retirement. Captain Stockwell joined the151 words
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Article252 1932-01-18 13 Mail advices announce a plan to improve 50 Japanese ports and harbours by means of bonds issued for unemployment relief at a cost of 22,000,000 yen (£2,200,000), of which one-half is to be provided by the National Treasury and the other half by the local committees where the252 words
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Article124 1932-01-18 13 Over 18 months ago the Rotterdam Lloyd decided to install engines of higher power in the motor liner Indrapoera in order to Increase the speed. The work is now well in hand and the vessel is temporarily withdrawn from service pending the installation of the new124 words
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Article422 1932-01-18 13 H.M.S. Berwick Goes to Tungchow Four Chinese are in the hands of the Royal Navy as the result of their attempting to stop a British ship allegedly for purposes of searching, near Tungchow on the Yangtze, says the N. C. D. News. No attack with rifles or422 words
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Article265 1932-01-18 13 Cargo Valued at Million Taels Gutted A disastrous fire, which lasted from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning, broke out in Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co.'s Pootung godown, Shanghai, last week and as a result damage estimated at over Tls. 1,000,000 was done to the building and the265 words
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Article191 1932-01-18 13 The following is the health bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for the week ended January 9th. Baghdad: 1 plague case; 4 smallpox cases and 3 deaths as against 1 case during the preceding week. Basrah: l smallpox case and 2 deaths as against 1 case191 words
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Article30 1932-01-18 13 The following passengers left London for Singapore on the Haruna Maru which sailed on December 18th: Mr. P. T. Bowers. Miss B E. Hunt. Mr. C. J. Parker30 words
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Advertisement480 1932-01-18 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily ana Weekly? Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malaya. I l Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special480 words
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Advertisement349 1932-01-18 13 1 t^2^§2^S Canned above the standard laid down by rUQi/vun tne authorities, DARIGOLD has no equal «n nutrition and sustaining properties. It -^mmMr lS most economical for all purposes for »IK| which milk is used. tcP^* Of all dealers. Sole Agents: F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ LTD., SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. PHOTO349 words
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Advertisement418 1932-01-18 14 "77ie Blood is the Stream of Life "mmmmmmm TO TREAT DISEASE] REMOVE THE CAUSE CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE in the treatment of Blood and Skin Diseases gets to the root of the trouble i by purifying the Blood. In cases of RHEUMATISM ULCERATED LEGS/ STIFF JOINTS PSORIASIS/ LUMBAGO E C Z418 words
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Advertisement495 1932-01-18 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Blshopsgate, London, E.G. 3. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong495 words
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Advertisement328 1932-01-18 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Incorporated In England) Capital C3.000.000 Subscribed 1,800,000 I Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666,845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I J. M Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Bir Thomas Catto, Bart Sir328 words
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Advertisement257 1932-01-18 14 THE 4s£ik SOUTH f||p BRITISH IJ|^ INSURANCE COMPANY I IMlTlu FIRE, MARINE, TRANR) AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPT KD Al LOWEST CURRENT RATEB L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manage Office: 2, Finlayson Gr<w> 0 rrnn EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION it| j FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON:257 words
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Miscellaneous794 1932-01-18 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from794 words
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Article504 1932-01-18 15 x HIM TO PRODUCERS p^ecessit) of Quality Before Quantity bf the editor of the Journal to a review In- 1 January number of a report by ;1 Committee on the sub- ror market and mar- kn common with most oth r M suffered from the504 words
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Article129 1932-01-18 15 'British Radio— Official gerrice] |»«e. II lan. 15 16. 754 8.68 8.68 172* 270 270 I 84d. is. 6'.d. ls. 6>Kd. U W 14.64 14.70 I > »If 25 116 25.10 587 587 '2 4', 4 J i »4 10% 39'. 18\ 18 316 18 316 11.11 n-s 11%129 words
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Article168 1932-01-18 15 h;t imes in Representative Prices tmiteo Press mMSSHSmmm I New Yoik. Jan. 14 16. AmarlCaMl Can. Com 64', 64 v 63Th Cities Service 6'- 6 1 Colombia Gas and Elec 14-* 14 14 CurtLs Wright 1% IS 1% Electric Bond and Share 12'- 13 1 12168 words
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Article44 1932-01-18 15 Rahman Tin and Sedenak Rubber I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT! London. Jan. 16. Rahman Tin shows a profit of $251. a sum of $14,058 being carried forward. Sedenak Rubber recommends a dividend of 2 4 per cent tile net profit being £2.952.44 words
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Article162 1932-01-18 15 Loss of $6,819 on Past Year The rajpoai Of the directors of Messrs Maynard Co., Ltd., to be presented at the annual meeting at Messrs. Harrisons. Barker Co.. en Monday. Jan. 25. at 12 noon, states The nett loss for the year amounted to $6,819.48. The balance carried162 words
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Article290 1932-01-18 15 On his arrival from Great Britain. Mr. Bennett, the Prtme Minister, stated that the foundation for a new economic Empire would i be laid at the coming economic conference, j which he considered would be Kie most im- j DM tant event of its kind ever290 words
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Article72 1932-01-18 15 London. Jan. 7. The Telegraaf. in an article on the rubber industry, states that the Government of the Netherlands Indies is anxious to find a solution of the problem. The greatest obstacle hitherto has been the native output, but that does not any longer prevent action be72 words
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Article339 1932-01-18 15 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES January 16 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 24 7132 London, 3 months' sight 1)4)4 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 l in London. 30 days' sight 2 4 1,32 London, demand 2 3 3132 London, T.T. 2,3 29 32 Lyons, Paris, demand 960 Hamburg,339 words
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70 1932-01-18 15 January 16th., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 9" j 9 T Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb. 9 7 s 10 March 10' 10 4 April- June 10% 10 July-Sept. 10 "s ll 1 Tone of Market Dull Sellers Reserved.70 words
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Article938 1932-01-18 15 SATt'RDAY. JAN. 16TH. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATION* Bayers Sellers .__.au. Kumbang 24s 25s Austral Malay (£> 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s 10s 6d Bangrln Tin lis Us 9d Batang Padang (fl> 074 124 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay 10s938 words
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Article586 1932-01-18 15 MAYME OBER PEAK - MAYME OBER PEAK WEIGHT-REDUCING Film Stars Play Strenuous Gaines to Keep Figures (P.Y Hc'lywoad. Hollywood is a city of hobbies. To such an »xtent is filmland riddled h l'ad^ it might well )e called "Hobbywcod". Last, year it was the j 18-day diet. This year it586 words
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Article142 1932-01-18 15 First Business for the New < Parliament < I Canberra. Jan. 6. The t.'.riff problem will be made the first business of the new Federal Parliament when It assembles on February 17 This decision was reached at a meeting of the new Cabinet to-day. though no definite indication142 words
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Article873 1932-01-18 15 REFINED FREE-WHEELING Interior and Exterior Innovations The new automobile of 1932 Ls going to M better built, powered and lubricated than thf» cars we have had. and its operation will be under easier and therefore safer control than ever before. Aside from body lines st:.- mil873 words
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Article108 1932-01-18 15 "Gangsters on the Run*' Says Police Official New York. Dec. 27. Chicago hopes to fate New Year with a cJean sheet. Police Commissioner A 11m an reports that 70 gunmen were slain in the city this year, the police contributing 29 to the d^ath list, private citizens108 words
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Article43 1932-01-18 15 Tottenham magistrate: Have you seen your 'uisband lately? Woman: Not since thi* morning War is the only myrtictsm left that is where the great danger of war lie*: it is not a brutal passion, it Ls a reygtous one. Mr. Bone my Dobree.43 words
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Advertisement77 1932-01-18 15 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance In force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Btralhi Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern l.tfe Building, Cecil Street. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. EC me Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of icngi»nd end complies with tne77 words
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Article1015 1932-01-18 16 GREAT RUGBY FINAL Gruelling Struggle Between Forwards I From Our Own Correspondent] Kuula Lumpur, Jan. 16 Singapore spts Perak 3pts. Apparently Hm days of big scores in the •'Malaya" Cup Rugby finals are gone, either because we have not now th:se brilliant threequarters like Rcbert r1,015 words
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Article727 1932-01-18 16 Wales Win First Tournament Match (Reuter's Service! London, Jan. 16. j Wales 12 pts.: England 5 pts. Wales at Swansea to-day upheld their prestige as international champions when before 35,000 spcct.itoio, ine-lu. ing the Prince o; Wales, they beat England by a goal, a dropped goal and a727 words
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Article614 1932-01-18 16 Scotland Beaten in Desperate Game [Reuter's Service] London, Jan. 16. S. Africans 6pts. Scotland 3pts. At Murrayfield this afternoon before 60,000 spectators the Springboks concluded their tour, comp'.eting clean sweep of all four internationals by defeating Scotland by 2 tries (6pte> to 1 try (3pts> in a614 words
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Article455 1932-01-18 16 ANNUAL MEETING Military Team For Cup Competition The annual general meeting of the Malayan Fcctball Association was held in the Selangor Club on Saturday. The Hen. Mr. A. Caldecott. C.8.E., M.C.S., President, was in the chair: supported by Dr. Webster, Vice President. There were also present representatives455 words
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Article563 1932-01-18 16 Raffles College Defeated Playing with only thirteen men the South Jchcre rugger team defeated Raffles College on Saturday at Johore Bahru by four tries (12 points) to a try (three points). The Johore team had the better pack and their three-quarters combined effectively, whereas the Collegians were inclined563 words
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Advertisement132 1932-01-18 16 "MOUTRIE' PIANOS Now being offered at reasonable Prices, Instruments which have been used for hire purposes from $300.00 New instruments from $485.00 We invite you to call and inspect our stock S.MOUTRIE&Co.,Ltd. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE S IN(i AlM>K E A The World's Obtainable at all dealers. jj|jfej|132 words
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