The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 January 1932
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-01-20 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. 13.348. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article379 1932-01-20 1 While British arrangements for the Lausanne reparations conference fixed for Jan. 25 are proceeding, it is now questioned whether it will be necessary to hold the conference at all owing to changed conditions Page 11. Kingsford Smith landed at Port Darwin yesterday with the English mails Page379 words
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Article1031 1932-01-20 1 'Variety, the spice of life.' should surely be the slogan of all pawn and antique shop*, fcr there are few of us humans who can resist the joy of a bargain or the zest of a hunt. Curiosity shops supply both and I have spent pleasant1,031 words
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Advertisement243 1932-01-20 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK Nl \KKST APPR3ACH TO PURS, FBESH. PASTEURIZED MILK ,„>, INABLE IN THE TROPICB. OH INABLE AT ALL LEADING 'HO VISION STORES. RAFFLES HOTEL gxcf.;-. Nt Accommodation with Modern Sanitation /<»&<* S&&& TODAY'S ATTRACTION ;^&5 < TEA DANCE S^r\*^ /'s' 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. S\ <i* t&ls^yr j/243 words
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Advertisement102 1932-01-20 1 "ROKO" BELTING ALL SIZES STOCKED UP TO 22 m. WIDE The Worlds Best Driving Belt Sole Agents for Malaya McALISTER Co., Ltd. ENGINEERING DEPT. Phone 5171. Phone 5171. THE EUROPE HOTEL SPECIAL NOTICE. Saturday, January 23rd. grand Gala dinner dance balloons, flowers, capsDinner and Dance $3.00 No Extra Charge For102 words
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Advertisement118 1932-01-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Protect your tyres with Goodyear tubes Page 5. Drink Gilbey's "Spey Royal" whiskyPage 10. Exide "44" is a battery to suit your pocket Page 4 Frankels prices are the lowest In the country Page 4. McAlister and Co., are scle agents for "Rc-ko" belting Pace 1. CHRYSLER BIG118 words
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Advertisement21 1932-01-20 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article565 1932-01-20 2 The following are. routine orders by Lieut. Col. M. J T. RriUy. M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F. VsoQßore, .lan. 10. Hospital Concessions It is notified for the information of all con. < erned that Volunteers who are desirous of .-vailing themselves of the privilege of Hospital Concessions, must inform565 words
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Advertisement509 1932-01-20 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 Bishop Ltd., Ahose Capital BRITISH. Founder BRITISH. Directors BRITISH. Employees BRITISH. Agents MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Retail and Wholesale Chemists, SINGAPORE. BUSINESS CARDS. MUSLIM KHAN CO., 37,509 words
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Advertisement524 1932-01-20 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE to hereby given that tenders are now Invited tar the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of lighters for Gas Coal etc. transport from steamers to Kallang Gas Works. Date524 words
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Advertisement425 1932-01-20 2 Stronger Nerves Increased Energy $IHPIESSHESI By using Sanatogen you will I^K. jSKfcCat soon enjoy sound, healthy sleep -(jay^" TsaVi again, because S<ma»oii«"T> ukr« itJaC* I"*'1 *32eW^ sway the cause oi your sleep* £>. K 1 aliiy "Hlß* kessness your nerve-weakness. ?^N^ P More than 24,000 physicians all A' -Jfflftfcrj over425 words
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Advertisement124 1932-01-20 2 C R ®WN FRUIT JELLIES Some oi the remarks expressed by thousands of the appreciative public at the Singapore Manufacturers Exhibition about our Crown Fruit Jellies "Wonderful" "Simply delicious "Very nicer "How simpler "Exquisite, n H Time-saving, Very economicair real treat "How handy m emergency." 4 \4 noveltyr etc., etc.124 words
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Miscellaneous267 1932-01-20 2 THE WEEK Wednesday. iOth Hißh Water. 07.02, 8.2 ft.. 21.40, 7.4 it Rotary Tiffin. Adelphi Hotel. Business Meeting. Hockey S.C.C vs. S.V.C. at S.R.C. Indian Association vs. 77th Battery R.A.. I.A. ground. Mr. Joy's 2nd. XI ladies > vs. Y.W. C.A., at A.P.C ground. Football: Commercial Cup S.H.B.J.S.C vs Govt.267 words
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Article2180 1932-01-20 3 LIEUT. A. M. GRUENTHER - LIEUT. A. M. GRUENTHER Details of the Culbertson— Lenz Match By CHIEF REFEREE New York. SIDNEY LENZ and Oswald Jacoby had a lead of 1,715 points over Mr. and Mrs. Ely Culbertson at the conclusion of the first evening's play m the 150 rubber contest, which2,180 words
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Article448 1932-01-20 3 They still dance the Veleta and Boston and play Musical Arms at our viUooo sociaLs m aid of <he Cricket Club, but these are the only associations with the village life of yesterday Bus and other facilities for running into town have changed things, writes T.A.448 words
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Advertisement396 1932-01-20 3 good/year Belting Hose Packing ALAH THOR" friction surface GOODYEAR "PATHFINDER," friction mission belting, for high speeds and surface transmission belting; for lighter m f U E? h* .v. loads and for drives on whJ ch the flexing Ih belt H intended for drives that required is not extremely severe This396 words
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Advertisement78 1932-01-20 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross 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 applied for78 words
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Article, Illustration319 1932-01-20 4 'FIANCE' REJECTED 8.8.C.'s New Lesson m Speaking Once again, says the London Daily Telegraph, the 8.8.C. essays to teach the English people how to pronounce their own language. A new list is issued by the Advisory Committee on Spoken English of pronunciations used by wireless319 words
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Article273 1932-01-20 4 Rooms Open to Tourists Madrid. The Royal Palace as yet opens only its official rooms to the public. A number of the King's old servants now act as cicerones to fehe visitors m the various salons, still wearing their old uniforms, even to the brase buttons adorned with273 words
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Article28 1932-01-20 4 Mr Justice Hawke. m the King's Bench Dhision. giving a jurywoman permission to remove her hat This is not a church, though it may sound like one sometimes.28 words
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Article809 1932-01-20 4 DASH TO LONDON Britain and Canada's Effort London is just now the centre of a battle of the snows. Three countries Switzerland, Canada, and Scotland are fighting for the favour of the winter sportsmen. The announcement m the Daily Express of a Swiss holiday boycott809 words
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Article199 1932-01-20 4 When Miss Evelyn Cordery, the younger of the two Cordery sisters, who have made many motoring records, was on the way out to Kenya some time ago she met Lieut. H. W. Newell, of the Queen's Royal Regiment, who is A.D.C. to the Governor of Kenya,199 words
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Advertisement192 1932-01-20 4 FACTS NOT FANCIES!^ IQUALITYJ Second to None ij T j Better than Many 3 I IMITATED < BUT NEVER 5 EQUALLED I I PRICES X LOWEST IN THE X COUNTRY I FRANKELS j X 4 v for EVERYTHING- i FOR 1 i -EVERYBODY- < I EVERYWHERE < I YOU ALWAYS192 words
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Advertisement275 1932-01-20 4 iffi ms iP^^Jll w M ii iitfl B^as B^M R I BB '^iH^it^ni^m^' iH^ ?^if 'i^'^m w■! BB M B»E |B^| iylPP^.i Sole Agents MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 14-20, Orchard Road, Singapore. SUCCESS WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO What Nurses Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS morning slekness rettered mum finished •"Patient had rery275 words
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Article1616 1932-01-20 5 ADOLF HITLER - Germany At The Cross Roads \dulf Hitler on Current Problems \dolf Hitler on Current Problems iiv ADOLF HITLER Berlin. (Leader of the German Nazi Party) W, ::nany of to-day needs is a totally dJ .gnosis of its economic and indusI lon Even a blind man would realise Is at the1,616 words
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Article, Illustration165 1932-01-20 5 Gruesome Reli- Found m Sicily A medieval iron cage fashioned roughly to the shape of the human form, m which the prisoner was tightly compressed m a standing position and then suspended from battlements until he died of pain, exposure and exhaustion was recently found m the moat165 words
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Article529 1932-01-20 5 LEAVING THE STAGE To Marry Surgeon Who Operated Upon Her Miss Norah Blaney, the popular actress, has just become engaged to Mr. Basil Hughes, of Bradford, one of the best-known surgeons m the north of England. The engagement is a sequel to a meeting m529 words
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Article251 1932-01-20 5 A London Clerk With an Imagination Frederick John Down is 20, lives at Merseyroad. Walthamstow, and up to 1929 was a mes senger. Then he got a job as a clerk. In the miadle of 1930 he told his parents, and other people, that the man251 words
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Article218 1932-01-20 5 Miss Menchik's Victory at Hastings Miss Menchik's Victory at Hastings (By Dutch Air Mail) [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Jan. 5. Miss Menchik, woman chess champion of the world, on Saturday beat Sultan Khan, the t British champion, m the sixth round of the Strong International Chess218 words
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Article358 1932-01-20 5 Tackling Our Troubles the Right Way "There is a tremendous sympathy with England for the way we have tackled our troubles. I have never seen the feeling towards this country better than it it now." Sir Arthur Duckham, president-elect of the Federation of British358 words
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Article23 1932-01-20 5 I A small panel of English' jjeedjewp'rk of tha 17th, •century was solely "Sotheby's, recently for £300, more than lis. per square inch.23 words
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Article140 1932-01-20 5 963 Death m Nine Months London, Dec. 25. Probably the most discouraging of the annual statistics are the returns of the number of street accidents m the Metropolitan area during the first nine months of the year These were, killed 963, injured 40,507, compared with 1.022140 words
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Article16 1932-01-20 5 A man m politics, especially a Prim*' Minister, never can be an autocrat— The Prime Minister.16 words
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Advertisement112 1932-01-20 5 •Mavavi m^mmhm MaWMaw Mavawi^ i'«mh«hmmm?-*J| nasi A^^P^S na /^nfc^ n^Lnv A"" na '9 W^^V"""^ *V nan) TnV na i Jfl nm yA,? 1 1 1 jPKflH\^na^a^nam n cr I n\ "*^i /^nl 1^ V^a^a^Br^^nfcajL-— J a^ar ITL a naw^ fc== f^JEfr^^jfesW, fl*rot«*<*t Your 'JsaMCTSFI Tyro* With •JUn, fall tk. Cr^112 words
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Article252 1932-01-20 6 EXPERIMENTAL FARM How Machinery is Mistreated With a 200 per cent, increase m acreage, the Russian State farms did not produce as much wheat last year as m the previous year. Here are the reasons Unusual season. Poor seed. Gross negligence m care and handling of machinery.252 words
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Article, Illustration2105 1932-01-20 6 Chess Problems and Solutions. By Our Chess Editor. Problem No. 135 (by P. Gilup) I Black 5 pieces i A Lively Game A lively and very interesting game from a recent London League match White Black G. Hanson. S. Van Mindeno. 1 P— Q4 P— Q4 I P— QB4 P2,105 words
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Article50 1932-01-20 6 Judge Thompson, at Bow County Court: Sometimes it is better to let a voluble woman talk herself out. rather than try to stop her. Inequality is a law of life. Without variety, which is inequality, life would be inexpressively dreary and deadening. The Bishop of St. Edmund' bury and Ipswich.50 words
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Article, Illustration1089 1932-01-20 6 ELY CULBERTSON - ELY CULBERTSON CONTRACT BY IT is the mark of a good Contract,, player to place but little value upon an immaterial trick. In the process of becoming a good Contract player one learns that several immaterial tricks may be sacrificed if as a result of sacrifice there1,089 words
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Article, Illustration1307 1932-01-20 6 HORATIUS - American and British Methods HORATIUS Bridge Notes The One over One" Convention By THE great battle of the systems between the rival American camps is m full blast. Mr. and Mrs. Ely Culbertson. playing the forcing Approach system, are opposing Mr. Sidney Lenz and Mr. Oswald Jacoby. who are the1,307 words
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Article1052 1932-01-20 7 7 000 LOSSES extraordinary Kiddle of a Farm I.ewe*. Dec. 16. il one of the most sensathe annals of srience and of COODtiy, writes a Daily Ex,i i. dent nimal bmeast has lots] been B i BBSS faim. No one No one knows— how it1,052 words
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744 1932-01-20 7 FRENCH PRESS VIEWS Radical Socialist Support While, following Dr. Bruening's declaration hat Germany intends to press for the abclit-ion )f reparations. LOeuvre and the Paris- Midi trongly come out for a normal declaration by France that she will henceforth not continue ler payments of debts to744 words
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Article1164 1932-01-20 7 THE COMING ELECTIONS Cosgrave Party's Excellent Record c. From Our Own Correspondent > DubUn. Dec. 21. After weeks of strenuous labour m which the Government had one very narrow escape of defeat and several critical divisions the Dail has adjourned till February 10th. next. 'It may1,164 words
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Article345 1932-01-20 7 Dancing din Awarded £750 A omimm juiy m the- Ktng'l Bnuli PlVfcaOß] swarded Mis.s Alice OBsssaaner llatUiewi a BCUSBJ pUßfl Slßjml dancer. £750 damage's against Mr. Cecil Death. of Victeiria-stivt- r SW fe>r breacta oi promise- ol marriage They deliberated For thirty-five minutes and Mr. Justice- Hawke entettHl345 words
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Article30 1932-01-20 7 Former Goverhor of Ceylon Lod ii Jan. 4 The death has occurred mfS» William Henry Manning, who v.a- Q vernor ol Oeyl n L9lt« 25.30 words
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Advertisement271 1932-01-20 7 t Glorious Health y j for \oung and Old I f obtained from delicious Ovaltine THIS delicious food beverage abundantly supplies those health-giving food essentials often missing m adequate quantities fi-om the ordinary daily dietary. It makes every meal complete m nutritive i value and this brings glorious good health271 words
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Article1387 1932-01-20 8 A WORLD CHANGED Something Which Baffles Our Understanding The Rev. J. C. Hardwick. M.A.B.Sc. formerly Chaplain of Ripon Hall. Oxford, writes as follows m th? Evening News. In pie-scientific days the human race lived m a homely world which was comprehensible m its nature and1,387 words
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Article240 1932-01-20 8 "The Pacific will of France" Paris. Jan. 10. The funeral service for M. Magineit (Minister of War* took place this morning, m the presence of all the political, military and diplomatic personalities of Paris. There was a verylarge crowd, and the cortege went from the Ministry of War to240 words
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442 1932-01-20 8 A Prophecy Holland, South Africa and Germany Will Go Off Hamburg. Jan. !>. That Germany. South Africa. Holland and other countries will abandon the gold standard m the course of the present year is forete.kt by the famous English economic expert. Professor J. M.442 words
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Article208 1932-01-20 8 570.000.000 Frosi the! Brewers ■"In 1931 tlie- Oorenun 1:70.000x00 net front the bn Sir William BaTCsBS 1' I IfSSSra Samue-l Alls fBJ) Itak sUUcaaant at the snnua c- BSpanf m London, wli m seri us Bfleet of bicreesed ing industry generally The bswiaasss 1 1 the ah trade,208 words
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Article81 1932-01-20 8 NSsaas K*»*sb» I Mr WtßStOn Chur I Indies tour, is sjusckb I effects of his Ne-w Yor>. I 1 He is m greatly Impi I I postponed his dsf itnrr January 12th till JattOßJ J He was entertain.-d it I the Bahamas Legislature would put81 words
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Advertisement414 1932-01-20 8 Foods The 'Allenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of infants m hot climates. They are free from harmful germs, and are readily prepared by the simple addition of boiling water, thus giving complete independence of doubtful milk supplies. Moreover, they are practically identical m composition with mother's milk,414 words
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Advertisement38 1932-01-20 8 risOl IRI F Rl l^ll^S^^^^^x /A^y ?)A'"W/ S'/ mm si Z I =4aTssl /VVSj/ ff mW^ m T^mmm\ Jfs o* V" Jig/ ASK POR CAPSTAN BLUE TOP mmmmmlmmmmmmm^mmm^ m Zmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmml^^ mmm,mmmmmm m SSmm m^ mi^ m^ m mm^38 words
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Advertisement161 1932-01-20 9 VICTORIA THEATRE %i><» troiti: niiicAL SOCIETY'S 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 NOW OPEN AT LITTLE'S. Prices $2, and $1. VICTORIA THEATRE COMING SHORTLY GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY BOOKING: Phone 6903, 9 a.m. to 1161 words
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Advertisement211 1932-01-20 9 Again— A Picture you're going to talk about <*XsX3©(s>3<&a}<s^^ m CAPITOL <JsX?yS>«)e3XS>^^ MAT/NEE TO-DAY 3.15 p TO-NIGHT! We take pride m presenting an artiste of unequalled brilliance m a luxuriously dressed production that reaches the Pinnacle of Perfection THF SCREEN'S j v^Si^^BlllS^^^^^^ j HIGHEST— /^^^^m^S SALARIED ./s.\,--:r£' T^pp! jf H211 words
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Advertisement341 1932-01-20 9 mafl W^ mwW -Mm aw -fky ns Hmi \rv *mTm\W m M fl i m m. m^r m —y IOXw AWm km S fl "A max r .^£bp f M sqmi mm wi .ma Bm^ mv I .mmmttr ml > i S' ma 1 1 S i ■Ml Hsl i341 words
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Article795 1932-01-20 10 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1932. CONCERNING PUBLICITY There has been a certain amount of criticism m this country during the last month or two m regard to the activities of the Malayan Information Agency, the suggestion being that we are not getting full value m the form of795 words
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Article626 1932-01-20 10 We acknowledge receipt of attractive engagement diaries for 1932 from the Malayan Tobacco Distributors, Ltd. A Penang correspondent estimates that the Government will receive nearly $50,000 from the betting tax m respect of the Penang race meeting. The Rev. Mr. Fred. David. Headmaster. Anglo-Chinese School. Parit Buntar. is under orders626 words
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Article147 1932-01-20 10 Escaped Twice But Re-arrested In Singapore JjUltlfl by the Singapore Detective Branch, two Chinese, Wong Chir- Poh and Chong Yuen, were charged before Mr. G. E. Clayton. Second Magistrate. yesterday, with being deportees from Holland, entering the Celcny or the F.M.S. without permission from the Government. The147 words
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Article242 1932-01-20 10 Partners Who Incurred Heavy Losses motion asking fcr the committal to prison for contempt of court, of one of the parties m a contractors' partnership dispute was begun oefcre the Chiei Justice (Sir William IfUrifOß) m the Supreme Court yesterday, the case eventually being adjourned until to-day. Mr242 words
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Article236 1932-01-20 10 Prison for Calcutta Indian J. N. Mukerjee. a Calcutta Indian, arraigned on two charges of using as genuine a forged document at the Assizes yesterday, was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months' rigorous imprisonment. A previous conviction m September last, when accused received a suspended sentence of236 words
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Article163 1932-01-20 10 Malacca Firm's Contract That was Not In the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Sproule yesterday, the Malayan Tile Co.. Ltd., of First Cross St.. Malacca, who have a factory and branch office at No. 199. Kallang Road. Singapore, sued Tan Soon Inn, a contractor, for $1,800, the estimated163 words
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Article33 1932-01-20 10 The Committee beg to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of the following subscriptions: Previously acknowledged $11,056.64 Concert party given by Segamat Players per Mr. G. Hawkins. M.C.S. 75.00 $11,131.6433 words
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Article35 1932-01-20 10 A letter dated the 31st of December from Mr. Chang Seng Long tendering his resignation from the Central Health Board was reported on Jan. 6. The resignation of Mr. Chang Seng Long was duly accepted.35 words
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Article221 1932-01-20 10 KITCHEN QUARRB School Teacher's \\jf t a I Daughter Injured Suffering from j to have been self -in.!! I I C. M. Menon wis e.ay. mitted to the General v I being very serious. Two other pecplr I D I daughter, were also I it was rep221 words
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Article191 1932-01-20 10 Seventieth Dedication Anniversary Within the next fortnight two oeaual unusual importance will be observed :fl Andrew's Cathedral. M 24th., the seventieth innivei caticn of the Cathedral will be ivi.-brax:fl is an event not only of but o! :fl san interest, for to Sinuapw beloce fl honoured privilege191 words
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Article140 1932-01-20 10 Official Visit of China Statmi Commander-in-Chief Johnston's Pier na b< i yesterday morning m honour i of Vice-Admiral Sir H C II G., M.V O OOBHMU China Station, who m OH I He arrived on board HJCfI entering the Harbour d th( r salute with the fort Th.'140 words
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Article56 1932-01-20 10 For Wednesday. January. l q 3” i.t f Before the Chief Justus lhf at 11 a.m. Bankruptcy ni ,4 Before Mr. Justice Sproiile m thf^^H at 11 a.m. 5.1274 29 V Chettiar vs: S. A. M Ay. „l Before Mr. Justice ml***** Tfl mi 3rd Court at 1156 words
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Article27 1932-01-20 10 Sharp Inereas^ »n Siam [FREE PRESS SERVIC tf I 1 The first sharp met Jo*** I I telegraph rates within Sia.-r r"^ I27 words
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Article64 1932-01-20 10 maom\ The trial commented M I before Mr. Justice Whttl I on Monday of Quah Eim H fl Kean. who. as already hft fm Mail, are Indicted with I I cheques from Messrs. 1 gery. The second I I abetment. The case I 1 whole week. The p: h" '^164 words
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Advertisement141 1932-01-20 10 LIGHT or DARK BARCLAY'S I LAGER I The Drink for a Lordly Thirst. SOLE AGENTS I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. ROYAL BAKERY CAKES AND MINCE PIES si»g.p.r« COLD STORAGE L,d ORCHARD ROAD AND141 words
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Advertisement21 1932-01-20 10 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES FOR NEW YEAR U. S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.21 words
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Article352 1932-01-20 11 S IT NECESSARY British Preparations Proceeding O NU EXPERTS TO ATTEND itadio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 19. irrangements aa c still proceeding D m the projected International Reparations at Lausanne. The < tixed for the Conference Is the French Government have tally accepted that date. kpen suggest352 words
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Article52 1932-01-20 11 ong Delay Would be Calamitous Berlin. Jan. 19. ttH Paris suggestion for a long postWment of the Lausanne Conference is Cutely unacceptable to Germany is the view esscd m Government circles, where it is I that a long delay will have calamitous Jsequcnres not only to Germany but52 words
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Article92 1932-01-20 11 Iftadboume Scheme too Wide for Java If Reuters Service] The Hague, Jan. 19. Q of co-operation between sugarwintrlei m order to restrict prorely will be re-opened, acHartman. head of the Java 'lie International Sugar Council. further fall m prices. He said it C Melbourne scheme was too wide92 words
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Article70 1932-01-20 11 French Government's IVonouncement I ''Reuters Service 1 Aniin n Paris, Jan. 19. pronouncement of the new GovJa the c i J llCy Wm made by M Laval declaring that France would f h€r credit without a cor***m of her debts. She desolutions which were powerless "is and would70 words
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Article38 1932-01-20 11 allil >* Wood m Rubber factory r_ IB SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Jan. 19. entering a rubber works "'Hly escaped being struck 1 bf a piece of wood falling /window. His Royal Highness mass production of golf38 words
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Article282 1932-01-20 11 1931 REVIEWED Effect of Suspension of Gold Standard [British Radio— Official Service] Thp c Rugby, Jan. 19. rev pLh < cm P lo y me "t in 1931 is officially SST2 5 5 MlniStry r Lftbour sazette hohed yesterday. There was no manced improvement m employment until282 words
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Article204 1932-01-20 11 The Most "Unfavoured" Nation Treatment (British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Jan. 19. The future of trade between Britain and South Africa was discussed by Sir Frederick Lewis, presiding yesterday at the meeting of the Houlder Line. Limited, who suggested that a reciprocal trade agreement with Argentina and other204 words
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Article146 1932-01-20 11 Work on British Machine Stopped [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 19. On the grounds of economy work on the construction of the largest passenger carrying flyingboat m the world, which was being built at the Supermarine Aviation Works at Woolston, Southampton, has been stopped. It was learned146 words
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Article91 1932-01-20 11 Death Follows an Operation Frankfort, Jan. 14. The ex -Kaiser's sister, the former Queen of Greece. Sophie, died at midnight m a hospital here, where she was some time ago operated on for stomach trouble. She was sixty-one years old and had lived m Florence since the last91 words
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Article69 1932-01-20 11 Picturesque Report From Manchuria I .on Jon, Jan. 14. A Chinese "Maid of Orleans." m the shape of a young girl mounted on a white horse and leading four hundred Chinese irregular troops into the fray, recently made her appearance m the Manchurian theatre of war,69 words
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Article41 1932-01-20 11 Lindrum succeeded m his task of conceding Davis 3.500 points m a week's match that was concluded at Blackpool on Saturday (Jan. 2). He won m the end by 681 points, the final scores being: Lindrum 12,435; Davis (receives 3.500), 11,754.41 words
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266 1932-01-20 11 U.S. AND DISARMAMENT Mr. Stimson's Instructions to Delegates [Reuter's Service] Washington, Jan. 19. A broad outline of American policy at the forthcoming Disarmament Conference was given by Mr. Stimson m a final talk to the United States delegates. The delegation was instructed to cooperate as266 words
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Article37 1932-01-20 11 Nazis and Communists m Conflict [Reuter's Service] Berlin. Jan. 19. Two people were killed and seven wounded m a fight between Nazis and Communists m north Berlin. The dead include the sexagenarian painter. Professor Schwarz.37 words
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Article40 1932-01-20 11 Shortage Owing to Rain Failure [Reuter's Service] London. Jan. 18. The Government of Burma reports that the exportable surplus of rice is likely to be considerably less than expected owing to the failure of the late rains.40 words
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Article58 1932-01-20 11 Siam to Float American Loan [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Jan. 19. The arrival to-day of Mr. J. H. Durrell, one of the senior vice-presidents of the National City Bank of New York has led to many conjectures m view of recent gossip that Siam is hoping to58 words
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Article41 1932-01-20 11 Hopes to Leave for Australia Next Month [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Jan. 19. Colonel Brinsmead continues to improve and it is hoped his condition will allow him to depart for Australia from Singapore m the middle of February.41 words
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Article24 1932-01-20 11 (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 19. Sendayan (F.M.S.) shows a profit of £37 and £10.042 is to be carried forward.24 words
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Article73 1932-01-20 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 19. Messrs. Lewis, Lazaras and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £141 3|16 (£l4O *****). Forward £144 3|16 (£143 15|16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices73 words
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Article54 1932-01-20 11 Two Killed on Silesian Track Berlin, Jan. 13. Two were killed and twelve injured wh«n a bob-sleigh conducted by one of the best-known sportsmen crashed into the spectators at the bob-sleigh track at Oberschreiberhau, Silesia. The four occupants of the sleigh escaped with minor injuries, all the casualties54 words
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Article215 1932-01-20 11 KINGSFORD SMITH Asked to Stand for Sydney Election AIRMAILS DELIVERED [Reuter's Service 1 Port Darwin, Jan. 19. Completing a clockwork-like flight m 12 days, Air Commodore Kingsford Smith landed at 1.45 p.m. with 700 lbs. of English airmails. The first thing to greet him was a telegram215 words
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Article72 1932-01-20 11 New Duty to Combat Fall m Currency [Reuter's Service] Berlin, Jan. 19. An emergency decree is being enforced to-day which authorises an additional import duty on goods from countries where the currency has fallen below the gold standard "if the conditions of German trade urgently require such action."72 words
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Article258 1932-01-20 11 Operations of No Avail Beuthen, Jan. 12. The engineers m charge of the rescue action m the Karsten pit believe it will be possible by to-night. Tuesday to pierce through the last remaining obstacles and reach that part of the pit where seven miners are still entombed258 words
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Article139 1932-01-20 11 To be Studied by British Explorer London, Jan. 12. The well-known explorer, Mr. William Seabrook, leaves England to-morrow on a flight to Timbuctoo to study occult secrets of the native "medicine men" there. He will have as his passenger the first woman to undertake such an expedition, namely,139 words
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Article96 1932-01-20 11 Search by forty Planes Rewarded Amann (Trans Jordan), Jan. 11. Forty aeroplanes are searching the desert for Squadron -Leader Peter Warburton. a Royal Air Force officer attached to the Iraq army as Inspector of the Irak Air Force, who left Cairo m King Faisal's private96 words
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Article16 1932-01-20 11 Bromley woman: I told her I had one of the be«t K.C. solicitors to defend me.16 words
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Advertisement216 1932-01-20 11 LENTHERIC LIPSTICK YOU WILL JUST LOVE THIS NEW CREATION OF LENTHERIC 1 Apply a small quantity on the lips m the morning Then have:— BREAKFAST LUNCH TEA DINNER. YOUR LENTHERIC LIPSTICK STAYS ON ALL DAY. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR Lowe r GOOD USED216 words
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Article337 1932-01-20 12 MOB DISORDERS Republicans and Traditionalists Clash A GENERAL STRIKE (Reuter's Service] Bilbao. Jan. 18. Following a clash between Socialist Republican supporters and the Traditionalist opponents of the new regime m Spain a mob of Socialists and Republicans stoned and attempted to set fire to two Catholic newspaper337 words
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Article120 1932-01-20 12 Vatican Paper on "Infanticide Agencies" f Reuter's Service] Rome. Jan. 19. "Why all this talk of birth control when the statistics show an alarming downward grade of natality throughout the white populations, while the coloured races, on the other hand, are increasing," says the Osservatore Romano, the organ120 words
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Article75 1932-01-20 12 Good Wishes From M. Briand {Reuter's Service 1 Paris, Jan. 18. M. Briand has replied to Sir John Simon's letter (expressing regret at M. Briands retirement after his great services to the cause of peace) stating that he retains the liveliest memories of the sincere sympathy75 words
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Article54 1932-01-20 12 Assaults on Women to be Drastically Punished [Reuter's Service] Honolulu, Jan. 19. The Hawaiian Legislation met at a special session to-day to deal with the situation arising out of assaults on women and it is probable that the law enforcement machinery will be overhauled, and "rape with violence"54 words
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Article53 1932-01-20 12 No Likelihood of Abandonment (Reuter's Service] j s New Yorfc Jan- 19. > The United States will not abandon the gold standard according to the assertion of a high banking authority, who said the country's banking system was in a splendid position to meet any sudden53 words
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Article393 1932-01-20 12 LOCAL FIRM DUPED Thrift Societies for Municipal Labourers <By Our Indian Correspondent) An ingenious method of deception, which culls for the greatest publicity m order to prevent further perpetration on the unwary, has come to ny notice. An Indian was able to induce a lecal firm393 words
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Article206 1932-01-20 12 Opens m Friendly Atmosphere Cape Town. Jan. 12. A friendly and hopeful atmosphere surrounded the opening of the Round Table Conference between representatives of the Union Government and the Government of India to reconsider the India-South African Agreement on the treatment of Indians domiciled m South Africa.206 words
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Article190 1932-01-20 12 Congestion m the Higher Ranks London, Jan. 1. It is reported that steps are to be taken to relieve congestion m the higher ranks of the British Army which has become a grave and growing problem. Recently only about one m five of officers reaching the head190 words
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Article125 1932-01-20 12 Trawler Off on Treasure Hunt London, Jan. 1. A thirty-ton trawler has left Brixham for a treasure hunt m the Spanish Main. The expedition is led by Mr. Stanford Jolly. The adventurers comprise a former P. and O. officer as skipper, a retired royal engineer major as125 words
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Article25 1932-01-20 12 Mr. Roosevelt's Appointment Confirmed f Renter's Service] Thf f>n»t Washington, Jan. 18. <*^r.^ v *rjT rmed ih "Pigment pbiu^^osevelt as Governor-General of th-25 words
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Article301 1932-01-20 12 CAMPAIGN FAILS Removal of Principal Agitators I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 18. The reports concerning the second week's operation of the special Government measures m India are reassuring. In most Provinces, notably Madras, the Punjab. Bihar and Orissa. Bengal. Central Provinces and Assam there301 words
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Article110 1932-01-20 12 Service to South Africa I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 18. On Wednesday a 38-seater aeroplane will set out from Croydon on the first stage of an 8.000--miie journey to Cape Town and thereafter a regular weekly service m both directions between London and South Africa is110 words
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Article192 1932-01-20 12 "Disaster of First Magnitude*' Says Mr. Lansbury London, Jan. 6. Speaking at a meeting m London, Mr. George Lansbury said it was a disaster of the first magnitude that Mr. Gandhi was In prison and Congress banned. Coercion might win for a time, but it would fail as192 words
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Article177 1932-01-20 12 London. Jan. 6. An urgent appeal to the Speaker to summon Parliament immediately to consider the farreaching questions facing the country has been issued over the signatures of a number of Left Wing Labour members of the House of Commons, Including Messrs. J. Maxton, D. Kirkwood, G. Buchanan177 words
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Article114 1932-01-20 12 Attitude of Bombay European Business Circles Bombay, an. European business circles are inclined generally to regret the precipitancy of the Government's action m arresting Mr. Gandhi. This attitude follows that of Mr. C. Benthall, the Calcutta European Round Table Conference delegate, who is stated to have pleaded with114 words
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Article522 1932-01-20 12 REVENUE PROTECTION BILL To the Editor. Sir, A "Bill" that is novel and unprecedented m the history of the Straits Settlements is on the anvil of the Legislative Council, to be held at Malacca, on 26th instant. The title of the Bill is "The Public Revenue522 words
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Article171 1932-01-20 12 Baseless Fears for King's Safety Naples. Jan. 11. As soon as the steamer from Calibur anchored at port at 7.30 this morning three officials, accompanied by a number of policemen, boarded j the steamer m order to sequestrate a post bag believed to contain three bombs m171 words
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Article128 1932-01-20 12 "Technical Difficulties Almost Overcome* London, Jan. 8. "Technical difficulties have occurred and caused delay, but they are now almost entirely overcome." This assurance was given by an Imperial Airways. Ltd.. official when interrogated by the Daily Mail, on the subject of the working of the Indian128 words
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Article118 1932-01-20 12 Mr. Richard St. Barbe Baker, founder of the Society known as "The Men of the Trees," m a lecture on "tree hunting" m various parts of the world, at the Royal Geographical Society's rooms, declared that the world is In great danger from rapid de-afforestation.118 words
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Article14 1932-01-20 12 Midlands policeman: I heard him singing, and, m my opinion, his voice was drunk.14 words
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Article125 1932-01-20 12 SON HURRIES TO BEDSIDE Flies From Egypt on Way Back From Australia London, Jan. 12. Lord Inchcape. chairman of the P. and O. and British India Steam Navigation Co.. is seriously ill m London. In order to reach his sick bedside, his son. Viscount Glenapp, who was125 words
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Article339 1932-01-20 12 Clearing the Memory of a Dead Explorer Attempts are being made to blot out memories of an Incident which led to the resignation of the late Captain Amundsen, the famous Polar explorer, from the Royal Geographical Society. Captain Amundsen was a member of the Society until he complained m339 words
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Article142 1932-01-20 12 Sir H. Allen's Whimsical Predictions London. Jan. 1. Whimsical predictions of life m 1950 wer made by Sir Hugh Allen m a speech at a conference of the Incorporated Society of Musician? m London. He suggested that m future every thing would be run by corporations similar142 words
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Article106 1932-01-20 12 British Soldier Sentenced by High Court Calcutta, Jan. 7. Private William Higham. aged 23. of the i Loyal Regiment, stationed m Calcutta, was sentenced by the High Court to live years' rigorous imprisonment for culpable homicide m connexion with the death of an unknown Mahemmedan on106 words
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Article120 1932-01-20 12 Even m School Arithmetic Books London, Jan. 1. A complaint of prejudice against women, even m school arithmetic books, was made by Miss Fisher of Swansea at the annual conference of National Union of Women Teachers at Southend. Urging equal pay for men and women teachers.120 words
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Article10 1932-01-20 12 ANGRY AND HUNGRY Attempt to Loot Diiiied!,, Store10 words
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Article127 1932-01-20 12 """"In.. I.U, Angry scenes were witness) yesterday and again to-day win i. employed attempted to lor>t .1 store. The trouble btfU ■terdl] several hundred unemployed offices of the Hospital Bene relief. When the crowd was to] d was prepared to deal with Individ were cries of.127 words
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Article208 1932-01-20 12 Former Premier Among Accused Sentenced Warsaw. n i The trial oi the wren Opp Brest-Litovsk fame who mm* enaifttf m%\ having conspired to cveithiow tl> Q by force, ended on Wednesda\ .r p the ten accused being sentein d to and half to three years' penal Krvttud view208 words
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Article186 1932-01-20 12 Famous Works at Burlington House 11/niidon. Jan. I The exhibition of art treasures, all that is best m French art from tin to 1900. has opened at Bttrttngton H I don. This is London's sixth series of national collections. Spanish. Flemish. Dutch. V at P'' Painting drawtngl186 words
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Article66 1932-01-20 12 Hairdresser Pays Ten Cuinea* i Customer Stating that her ear WOJ dresser's assistant while havil trimmed. Mrs. Cecilia Oood Rosebery-avenue. W.C OJI damages, and taxed j County Court ■fpJnet \T I Garnault -place. MiddM- I The injury. Mrs Qoodl She was vc rv nervous UM Isomnia. She66 words
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Article77 1932-01-20 12 Street Traffic < <»» tn I During Fire I I I I i I An electric robot that I I during fire alarms DM b I London ermine -ers. Ih I the journey of the engine I the scene of fire to let I previously taken, by77 words
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Article1192 1932-01-20 13 GIANTS OF THE PAST When They Beat Barbarians at Rugby A FOURFOLD TEST It would have been fitting if the Corinthians had progressed far m the F.A. Cup competition this season if only to mark the fiftieth anniversary of its existence. As it was, they put1,192 words
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Article450 1932-01-20 13 India May Compete This Year There is. I am glad to hear, every likelihood tiiat India will participate m the next Davis Cup competition. <says a Calcutta correspondent of The Times of Ceylon). T. S. Charanjiwa and Madan Mohan will be m England the whole ot I'>450 words
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Article255 1932-01-20 13 Not To Play m Bengal Championships Calcutta, Jan. Mis Jenny Sandison. who at the age of 24 years, has been one of the leading figures m Indian tennis for the past eight years, is not taking part m the Bengal championships. This is the first time that255 words
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Article80 1932-01-20 13 Referee Stops Fight with German Leicester. Jan. 5. The action of the referee m stopping the fight at the end of the fourth round of a fifteen round contest here to-day possibly saved th? British Heavy-Weight Champion, Reggie Meen from blindness. Meen, who was beaten by80 words
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Advertisement329 1932-01-20 13 rHi|^^^|isii»!iiO]iio;iiO!iiat3iK roAn invitation EROM THE BRITISH MANUFACTURERS Tl THE TRADE BUYERS OF MALAYA On February 22nd.. 1932. we shop window been so inviting the eighteenth annua: Our Sports Goods Section tor British Industries Fair under instance, is a representative the auspice, of H .M. Depart- display of those products which329 words
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Advertisement649 1932-01-20 13 m I f\ I m tn two size*. Builds op Strength. Angier's Emulsion is widely and successfully used m the treatment of consumption and m all forms of ill-health m which there is loss of weight. Pleasant to if' 5 P romotes a PP«tite. aids digestion and builds up weight649 words
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Advertisement903 1932-01-20 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPR£SS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails t HECTOR For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam and Glasgow903 words
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Advertisement551 1932-01-20 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Due spore Sails Spore. s.s. CITY OF LILLE For Havre. L'don. R'dam. H'burg Hull Jan. 30 Feb. 2 s s CITY OF WORCESTER For Havre. L'don.551 words
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Advertisement414 1932-01-20 14 P. o. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN Ml V| LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN, Due bu, Tonnage. Singapore. Tonna^ SOUDAN 6.500 Jan. 20414 words
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Advertisement771 1932-01-20 15 0. S. K. Line. f iubOPE. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. H<> K,K M Due Sail* M\KI »OS ANGELES and NEW YORK .Express Freight Service) tPro m Kobe] Feb 27 jUS *ABI LONDON, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp via Colombo. Aden. Suez and Port Said Pph lfi ttpsO* IWM771 words
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Advertisement360 1932-01-20 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE of/M/AMEIMCAN MAIL LINE i 7*9^ 7~wHBM^ 7vtes^T\ I DOLLAR PRESIDENT LINERS MAKE BOMBAY REGULAR PORT OF CALL. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALI DOLLAR ROUND THE WORLD STEAMERS WILL CALL AT BOMBAY AFTER LEAVING COLOMBO. NO LOSS OF TIME INVOLVED IN JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. STEAMERS W r ILL360 words
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Advertisement891 1932-01-20 15 j K. P. M. KONINRLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) rs\a\ mmm 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 the891 words
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Article143 1932-01-20 16 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive Eaat Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). H.M.S. Kent 22; Rajula 20. Main Wfcarf (Entrance Gate 3). Karmala 18; Bulan 16; Coblenz 13; Nagato Maru 10; Kistna 8; Sirdhana 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate S). Fairfield City 30; Muncaster Castle143 words
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Article127 1932-01-20 16 Hua Tong, Brit. 109, from Malacca 19, for Muar, Malacca 19. Scott Harley, Brit. 193, from Siantan 19, for Anamba and Natuna Isl 21. Silverteak. Brit. 3693. from New York 19, for Port Swettenham 25. Pahud, Dut. 1180, from Benoa 19, for Cheribon 22. Lipis, Brit. 462, from127 words
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Article470 1932-01-20 16 The Directors of a Football Club Resign Manchester. Mr. J. W. Gibson, the man who, according to his own statement, knows little about football, yet who has taken over the complete control of Manchester United F.C., disclosed ito me to-day the fact that he has m his470 words
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Article373 1932-01-20 16 Frenchman's Alleged Confession Paris. The French police arrested a French insurance clerk, Albert Davin. aged 25. who comes of a good Parisian family, and charged him with the murder of Richard Wall, a rich American. He is alleged to have confessed that he murdered Mr. Wall373 words
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Article38 1932-01-20 16 The North German Lloyd-Hamburg-Ameri-can ccmbine have deferred the building of the two steamers of 20,000 tons which formed part of their 1930-31 programme. A thousand workmen have, m consequence, been obliged to leave work m the Bremen yards.38 words
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Article30 1932-01-20 16 Jan. 19.— Soedoe, Van der Lyn. Burgerdijk (Dut); Calulu, (Dan); Hafthor, Dukat, (Nod; President Pierce. (Am); City of Canton, Larufc Hotter Kwcng, Hong Keat, Barratta, (Brit)' Tango Maru, (Japan).30 words
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Advertisement538 1932-01-20 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sarilnßs by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] 84. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de538 words
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Advertisement436 1932-01-20 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW r YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Vorl Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Dae Sails h M.S. SILVER TEAK In Port jan. 25 V 'M, M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 m.v. SILVERWTLLOW Mar. 2 Mar. 8 For436 words
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Advertisement139 1932-01-20 16 SILVER JAVA PACK II Joint servii i PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL IN and SILVER LINK, ill) to San Francisco, Los $m*M*m .md M Pacific Ports. I Pur si [Hire *ft m.v. SILVERBELLE <S.» J m.V. SALAWATI (P.) r>b x via Man.... via Java Port Vessels from Pacific Ports: M.S. SILVERBZECH <S139 words
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Miscellaneous452 1932-01-20 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 6. pjn. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 0 pjn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 pjn. SerembaK, Kuala Lumpur, ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 am P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu452 words
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Article19 1932-01-20 17 Shippers are notified that Ireight to Canadiai. iestinations will m future be payable In Canadian currency.19 words
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Article113 1932-01-20 17 Fcr the issue of Sunday labour permits the Master Attendant's office will be open only from 9.30 to 10.30 a.m. on Saturday. The fallowing live-stock arrived m port yesterday: The Pahud from B?noa with 1704 pigs, the Kedah from Penang with 8 horses. Vice Admiral Sir W. A.113 words
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Article365 1932-01-20 17 Building Programme Now Complete London, Jan. 11. Spraking on board the new P. and O. turb.> electric vessel. Strathaird, at Liverpool on Saturday, the Hon. Mr. Alexander Shaw, Deputy Chairman of the P. and O. Company, said tnat the Strathaird represented for the ..me being t«he365 words
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Article641 1932-01-20 17 Holds Her Own In North Atlantic Trade The heavy fall this year m the westbound passenger traffic m the North Atlantic, shows that the conditions have been extremely difficult for all the shipping companies. It is therefore satisfactory to learn that the latest British vessel the White Star641 words
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Article510 1932-01-20 17 Government Rebuff m the Chamber Paris, Dec. 22. After a long and often heated debale m the Chamber to-day the Government Bill authorizing further support from the State for the French Line was referred back to the Finance Committee on a Socialist motion, which was adopted510 words
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Article163 1932-01-20 17 Night Swim In Mid-Ocean Sydney, Dec. 31. To fall from a steamer on a pitch black night m mid-ocean and for 40 minutes swim about m water infested with sharks before being picked up was the unusual experience which befell Hasan All, a member of the crew163 words
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Article129 1932-01-20 17 Per Kedah from Belawan: Capt. and Mrs. V. C. Russell, Mr. O. E. T. Massui, Madame Soon Chin Sze. From Penang: Dr. and Mrs. Loh Poon Lip, Mr. Chee Soon Kheng, Mr. and Mrs. A. Blaavw, Mr. and Mrs. R. Page, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. H. Charlwood,129 words
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Advertisement506 1932-01-20 17 Singapore Free Press Daily ana Weekly Editions) I 138 R OBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. I ;ihom ■,■:,(•>. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. I he premier morning daily i n Malaya. I Delivered with the Chota Hazri each I 1U Latest news, latest telegrams I nd latest announcements. London rubber I tin cables506 words
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Advertisement362 1932-01-20 17 nr^3 Pi T^S\ m\T^ A LITTLE REFLECTION NOW AND THEN IS A GOOD THING FOR THE REST OF MEN, Do you ever reflect on the conditions m which your food is cooked. The food may be perfect, but is it cooked m a fat which may be injurious or is362 words
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Article111 1932-01-20 18 Theatrical Losses Due to the Talkies In the London Bankruptcy Building to-day the statutory first meeting of creditors was held under a receiving order against the estate ol Mrs. Florence Annette Robinson, the theatrical producer, known as Miss Florence Smithson, of Sinclair-road, Kensington. The order was111 words
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Article120 1932-01-20 18 Florence. When the Caliph Haroun Alraschid went about humbly disguised as one of his own subjects he generally made discoveries that pleased him well. Such, however, is not always the luck of the modern great man. Mussolini tock such a little holiday from official panoply and pomp and120 words
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Article431 1932-01-20 18 Girl Favours Her First Lover Kegalle, (Ceylon) Jan. Before Mr. S. J. C. Schokman. District, Judge of Kegalle, three men. named Punchirala of Pahalawalpcla. Kiri Banda of Kotawala and Austin Perera of Gabbala. were charged to-day jby Sub-Inspector Madawala. of the Rambukkana Pclice with having431 words
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Article347 1932-01-20 18 I Belgrade. A gentleman who earns his living by giving üblic exhibitions cf the strength of his teeth las long been wont to cut wire and lift de rim nd pianos with them but he has now excelled limself. Attached by ropes to a telegraph pest347 words
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Advertisement88 1932-01-20 18 Buy Singapore Cold Storage FRESH MILK Increased supplies are now available Give your order at any of the retail depots of the SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co Ltd. WASSIAMULI/S SILK KIMONOS of various kinds for Ladies and Gents LADIES' SHORT BRIDGE COATS AND BEACH PYJAMAS OF SPECIAL TYPE ALSO CHINESE EMBD.88 words
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Advertisement409 1932-01-20 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charten 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. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin I Penang Amritsar409 words
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Advertisement329 1932-01-20 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. i Incorporated in England) Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1 .800.000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. Sir329 words
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Miscellaneous569 1932-01-20 18 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 from569 words
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Article1780 1932-01-20 19 Meeting of the Central Board the meeting of the Central held on Wednesday. January 6th. df the Controller of Labour, is ,r publication, prrrf-nt.— The President, the Hon. the oi Labour, M<iaya. Mr. c. d. MCS. the Vice-President, the Medical and Health Services. Malay C J. Wilson, M.C.,1,780 words
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Article338 1932-01-20 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES January 19. SELLING London, 4 months* sight 2:4 7J32 London. 3 months' sight 2|4Vfc London, 60 days' sight 2 4 1;16 London, 30 days' sight 2 4 132 London, demand 2,3 Sl|32 London, T.T. 2|3 29)32 Lyons. Paris, demand 970 Hamburg, demand 160 New338 words
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64 1932-01-20 19 January 19th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 9* 9>i Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb. 9» 4 9 S* Mar. sHi 9'n April-June 9 :v 4 9 7 July-Sept. 10H 10 1 h Tone of Market. Easy. Latest Cable: London64 words
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Article961 1932-01-20 19 TUESDAY, JAN. 19TH. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers jsam Kumbang |g| 24s 25a ustral Malay (£> 18a 20a yer Hitam (ss» 10s 10s 9d tangrui Tin <£■ lOr, 3d lis 3d iatang Padang ($1) 07 Vi 12 Vi iatu Caves <$1> 24 28 lukit Arang ($1) 30961 words
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Article149 1932-01-20 19 Changes m Representative Prices United Preat A&ao--u»uut New York. Jan. 16 18. American Can. Com. 63 61 Cities Service h jf, 6 1 Colombia Gas and Elee. 14 13 l Curtis Wright IS 1% Electric Bond and Shaw 12 lis. Gen. Electric 24 4 24' 4149 words
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Article190 1932-01-20 19 i British Radio Official Herri. Jan. 4 16 18. Amsterdam 8 13 32 8.68 8.66 "a Athens 265 270 272'Bombay Is. 6 5 32d. Is. 6'vd. Is. 6'sd. Berlin 14 14.70 14 23 32 Brussels 24'« 25.10 24 15 16 Bucharest 565 587^ 585 Rio 4V, 4', 4' 4190 words
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Article157 1932-01-20 19 I^ower Exports to Singapore Th? following information has been received from the Principal Trade Commissioner. Ministry of Commerce and Communications, (says the Bangkok Times) The total exports of rice and rice products from Bangkok for the period January lst, to December 31st. 1931. we.c 1.231.764 tons, as compared157 words
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Article96 1932-01-20 19 "NO ECONOMY— NO LOAN' New York Municipality m Tight Corner New York. Jan. 11. No economy no $90,000,000 is the stipulation made by the eight large banks, from which the New York Municipality will be seeking a temporary loan of that amount. The banks have issued a statement warning city96 words
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Article554 1932-01-20 19 I To say that the year 1931 waa the worst thai the rubber plantation industry has yet expeiienced would be to give only a slight indication of the deplorable conditions that deve. loped and combined to worry and harass producers to their wits' end. (says the Financial554 words
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Article109 1932-01-20 19 London. Jan. R A Brttfrh syndicate, headed by Lord South borough, has signed a 30-year lease for th.British Empire Building to be erected m thheart of New Yoik. It will be built at the corner of Pifth Avenue and 50th Street, one of the most valuable tltaa109 words
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Article274 1932-01-20 19 What is actually happening (aays Hie Daily Herald m regard to the rubber industry! ls that British shareholders are subsidising American buyers of the commodity. It is estimated that America secured a bonus of at least £3,000.000 during 1931 out of the pocket of British shareholders through buying rubtx-r under274 words
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Advertisement84 1932-01-20 19 SS— Bs»—^SJSSS— g^p,,,^ Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $*****,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Go., Ltd. P^— < Incorporated m the Straits Settlementa) hEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of84 words
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Article2147 1932-01-20 20 Welcome to the Malaya Rugby < up.— The North and South Teams. Services to Play In Soccer Competition. Colony Hochey Side. Guillermo to Meet AI Rivers. More Turf Records.— lndian Cricket Trials. A Golf Query. A word of welcome to the H.M.S. Malaya Rugby Cup and of2,147 words
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Article89 1932-01-20 20 Brigadier-General Tomkinson Appointed London, Jan. 8. His Majesty the King has appointed Briga-dier-General H. A. Tomkinson as Royal Racing Manager m succession to the late Major Fetherstonhaugh, since whose death m July Mr. WJarvis had been fulfilling the duties. Er.gadier-General Tomkinson formerly commanded the Dragoons m India,89 words
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Article619 1932-01-20 20 STRAITS TRADING WIN Bright Game at Anson Road Stadium Straits Trading. 4: Postal Dept. 1. It was blowing half a gale across the Anson Road Stadium yesterday when the Straits Trading Co. and the Postal Dept. met m the Commercial Cup Competition. Under)the circumstances, the Postal Dept.619 words
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Article205 1932-01-20 20 Last week's results of the Inter-Club Championship Tournament are as follows: Saturday: Chinese Companion Athletic Association beat Perhimponan Stia Club by s—o.5 0. Chinese Students Literary Association beat Chin Woo 2nd. Team by 4 l. Straits Chinese Recreation Club beat Spore Amateur Weight Lifters' by 4 l.205 words
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Article81 1932-01-20 20 January Medal Result The following are the best cards returned for the January Medal (Stroke) played off on Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th instant. A. F. Sheedy (Winner) 90 16 74 C. A. R. Bateman 81 6 75 J. M. Galistan 89 14 75 K.81 words
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Article27 1932-01-20 20 Lord Aberdare Defeats Holder London, Jan. 11. At the Queen's Club Lord Aberdare won the British open. rackets championship, beating the bolder, J. Simpson. ft27 words
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Article246 1932-01-20 20 STRAITS RACING ASSOCN. Classification of Horses and Ponies List No. 6. Amendment No. 2. Issued 19th. January, 1932. HORSES TRANSFERS Brass Knob from Class 2 to Class 1. Cheering from Class 2 to Class 1. Currency Boy from Class 2 to Class 1. Golden Eve from Class246 words
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Article140 1932-01-20 20 South Side vs. North Completed The selection of H. B. Sym. the Singapore Public Services forward, completes the South XV to meet the North at the Stadium on Jan. 30. In the team as originally published the name of Wilson (Malacca) was included as left centre threequarter. This was140 words
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Article68 1932-01-20 20 The following have been invited to play for S.C.C. vs. H.MS. Kent on Saturday, at S.C.C. Padang: D. R. Harper; H. F. A. Jackscn. J. L. Bonnar. J. C. Cooke. G. E. Tatham. J. M. Houghton, A. W. Nicholson; M. C. Frend. J. H. Johnston, A.68 words
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Article52 1932-01-20 20 Newport Lose to Penarth London, Jan. 9. The following are the results of the principal matches played under Rugby Union Rules to-day Leicester 14: Rosslyn Park 5. London Scottish 0: O. M. T. 3. Neath 6: Bath 3. Penarth ll: Newport 6. Llanelly 8: Swansea 0. Watsonians 12:52 words
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Article77 1932-01-20 20 London, Jan. 9. The following are the results of the matches played m the Rugby League to-day. Bramley 31: Bradford 13. Broughton 10: Barrow 3. Dewsbury 5: Warntiglor. 0. Featherstone 15: Hull K. R. 2. Hull o: Oldham 5. Hunslel 12: Castleford 9. Leigh 12: Batley 3. Rochdale77 words
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Article144 1932-01-20 20 Drawn Match at Launceston Lannceston (Tasmania), Jan. 8. The following are to-day's""closing scores m a cricket match between the South Africans and Tasmania which commenced here to-day. South Africans 277 (Dalton 100. James 67); Tasmania 13 for 1. Laurceston (Tasmania), Jan. 9. The following are to-day's144 words
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Advertisement126 1932-01-20 20 "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.MOTJTRIE&Co.,Ltd. 1 Incorporated m Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. A GAS COOKER IS CLEAN. ITS SIMPLE TAP CONTROL I126 words
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