The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 January 1932
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Title Section16 1932-01-22 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,550. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article484 1932-01-22 1 It is believed a complete change of fiscal policy is contained m the report of the Cabinet sab-committee which has been investigating the balance of trade Page 9. The Reparations Conference fixed for next Monday has been postponed as conversations between governments concerned have not yet been484 words
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Article1512 1932-01-22 1 My Brother kneels, so saith Kabir, To stone and brass m heathenwise, And In my Brother's voice I hear My own unanswered agonies His God Is as his fates assign His Prayer is all the world's,— and mine. One of the most curious things about Singa- pore1,512 words
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Advertisement256 1932-01-22 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL IKADING PROVISION STORES TO-DAY'S ATTRACTION TEA DANCE 6.3« TO 8.15 P.M. S INFORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCE 9.30 TO MIDNIGHT EVERY SATURDAY REAL DUTCH RIJSTTAPEL SERVED IN THE BATIK GRILL ROOM I—3 P.M. MUSIC ON THE VARANDAH 1 TO 2.30 P.M. There will be no orchestral concert on256 words
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Advertisement49 1932-01-22 1 Raffles Hotel Excellent Accommodation with Modern Sanitation SATURDAY, JAN. 23rd. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE HAGGIS ON THE MENU TEA DANCES DINNER DANCES Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NFORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCES Mondays Fridays EXCELLENT GRILL SERVED IN THE BATIK GRILL ROOM OR ON THE LAWN OF THE PALM COURT49 words
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Advertisement279 1932-01-22 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL Saturday, Janoary Im. simday conch™ fkogramme p 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Concert March from TANNHAUSER Wagner GRAND GALA DINNER Overture THE MAGIC FLUTE Mozart AKin rfcATVPI? ValSe TESORO MIO Becuccl AINU IiAIMC.I!i. Excerpt from "Frederica" OH MAIDEN Lehar tl n t-m f^ Interval 10 Minutes. HallOOns,279 words
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Advertisement120 1932-01-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Fairy Dyes are the best Page 6. Buy Eskimo pies from Cold Storage Paj,» 8. H.M.V. February record^ at Moutries Pagr 16. Medical Hall offer three cream depilatories —Page 2.. Kodak "Verichrcme" film for rainy weather Page 3. Borneo Motors have large stocks of bulb horns Page 9.120 words
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Advertisement18 1932-01-22 1 si I I 13 K. I m IBM I UL *HTC I OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES18 words
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Article110 1932-01-22 2 Able Seaman Found Shot A police report confirmed the tragic death of Able Seaman Patrick Ward, whose body, with a shot wound through the head, was found on the Rifle Range at Stonecutter's (Hong Kong.) With other bluejackets from H.M.S. Cumberland, A. B. Ward had been on110 words
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Article84 1932-01-22 2 Pnblic Collection for Rebuilding Stuttgart. j aiv 2 A public collection for funds to rebuild the palace, which was destroyed last month by a conflagration. w« opened here to-day jointly by the Stuttgart municipality and the federal state of Wuerttemberg. The appeal for funds which i& addressed m84 words
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Advertisement457 1932-01-22 2 THREE CREAM DEPILATORIES OF NOTE. CREME LANETA— VEET— NEW VEET. No offensive odour. No soothing cream or lotions necessary. Ready for use. All are BRITISH make. Stockists MEDICAL HALL, LTD. 3. Battery Road. Opp. General Post Office. BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Clan Work— Lowest Rate*.457 words
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Advertisement573 1932-01-22 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained to the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Extension of Firemen's Quarters at Central Fire Station. Hill Street. Date of Closing 4 p.m.,573 words
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Advertisement413 1932-01-22 2 SUCCESS WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO What Nurses Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS ■wrwing Mmm mBotMI nttbhed -Patient W rery ted ■ofning «ick»e« ij «M Üby <. £mM i*tulene* became reiy UL [«irfe4 Wife. Gfa* w^M «edi »ot pdnin, wd,l* Co%«meiVo ttfa Sunkiae Gkxo-W tt»<r of milk." NC»» N.CW7. w -Expea»nt mothct413 words
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Advertisement168 1932-01-22 2 IF IT'S STRENGTH a YOU NEED Halls I #BH^ cause it is a Tonic Restora- mA m tiv^ k and Nerve Food that t'.^^S^ quickly gives strength to the RVILS^Th entire system. Nothing else Typ I you could take will so toni- I j pletely tone you up if >ou168 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous293 1932-01-22 2 THE WEEK Friday, 22nd. High Water. 08.54 8.7 ft., 23.01, 8.3 ft. Thaipusam celebrations, 9 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to mid-night. Football: Commercial Cup competition, Sime Darby vs. Robinsons, at Anson Road. Rugby S.C.C. vs. Gloucesters C XV. at S.C.C. Public Services vs. Gloucesters A, at Duneara Road.293 words
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Article492 1932-01-22 3 ABDUCTION CHARGE Given Away By Hotel Lounge Encounter Richmond. James Combe aged 37, of independent means. was charged at Richmond with j abducting Cecily Isabel Matthews, a pretty 16-years-old girl, of The Terrace. Richmond Hill. Combe's address was given as the South Kensington492 words
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Article796 1932-01-22 3 STREAMLINING Making Free Wheeling Fool Proof TIN PLATED PISTONS MrM. Combination of Byncro-shifting or meshing with the free-wheeling principle r< presents the main structual advance m the transmissions of forthcoming 1932 models. Union v. ith "syncro" is being made with the aim of elimin- certain baaardi resulting796 words
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Article502 1932-01-22 3 Old Fighter Shows How it's Done Out shco'.i a tremendous flu propelled by -i man m the uniform ol a prison warder. Thr fist connects with the point of a convict's Jaw. .Thtre can be only one result, writes Ewart Hodgson m the Daily Express. Again the fijt502 words
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Article125 1932-01-22 3 The funeral took place m Penang on Monday of the late Mr. Lim Eu Toh, whose death occurred m Bangkok *on January 3. The deceased who was sixty-one years of age. was the second son of the late Mr. Lim Chin Guan. He started life m the service of Messrs.125 words
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Article286 1932-01-22 3 The Punch and Judy Show Paris. Punch and Judy are occupying a very prominent place m Parisien affairs just now. Senators will sit m solemn deliberation tfl select one of these shows to occupy the traditional site m the Luxembourg Gar- '.mis. I For many years officialdom has286 words
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Advertisement192 1932-01-22 3 A Rainy Season Dialogue 4 "Hurry up Aren't you almost ready 0 SSF "•*Slj Yes. I'm no wait a minute! I forgot my Kodak."" ST "Eiut what's the use of bringing your Kodak It's cloudy and >jfc^ Oh! but that doesn't matter I've t»ot the new 'Kodak Veriehrome' \^f^^^'" *^^f192 words
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Advertisement61 1932-01-22 3 RIN^ DC4UUU ASSURE YOU SUCCESS BjQ 49BCM I#C Bv# BB^^IBBV 888 VB^^BJBB iB BBMB^B SBVBiBV By BBBJBB^^^^BB Bw < N *4 '^9^B# BrBBB B^V^B BB> ■^^••B tB SVBB^BB t4f F BBBb9 fcß^k 9C KB ktßßi a B 7 B^^ rT^BT wnwwt r^w wp^ B X #S D— r— ,P— l+flViiaJ61 words
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Advertisement143 1932-01-22 3 ACID STOMACHS ARE DANGEROUS. How to Get Quick Relief. Indigestion is not only painiul. but ll neglected soon becomes dangerous. Excess stomach acid j and fermenting food irritate the delicate stomach lining, form gas, and. by interfering with proper nourishment, actually break down health. The surest, quickest, and only logical143 words
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Advertisement70 1932-01-22 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 for70 words
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Article942 1932-01-22 4 Royal Lodge m Windsor Park lxindon. ROYAL Lodge, In Windsor Great Park, which Is to be the future country residence of the Duke and Duchess of York, was formerly known as the King's Cottage, and was lived m for some time by King William IV when942 words
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Article91 1932-01-22 4 The shoemaker who uses much brown leather 1* following the mode of the moment, even with evening shoes and elaborate lames and tinselled silks. Brown sandal shapes seem particularly popular again, perhaps with a light decoration m gold kid, or an application of coral velvet. Gold91 words
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Article, Illustration84 1932-01-22 4 In the Matter of Millinery COR years past women have not had such a bewildering choice m the matter of millinery. The last few months have made a dramatic change. The bowler came m and quickly departed, its popularity being soon ousted by reason of the flooding of the market84 words
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Article, Illustration133 1932-01-22 4 Of all the new and attractive sleeves which have been presented to those seeking' original fashions, the prettiest I have seen were on a semi-evening frock. At least the style of frock was not strictly evening, it would do for any except the most formal occasions, and would133 words
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Article125 1932-01-22 4 Of the various methods of cleaning clothes which are only slightly stained or marked, a useful suggestion is the brush whose bristles are moistened with a preparation contained m a small well at the top. This Is quite simple to manipulate because the brash is moistened automatically,125 words
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Article448 1932-01-22 4 It is shown m panne velvet combined with felt and the crown is really low.; The small brim rolls up softly at the back where it is finished with smart bows of velvet ribbon. The 'topper' will probably be easier to wear than some of the other448 words
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Article120 1932-01-22 4 One delightful feature of the new skirts fv»r outdoors at Home is their shortness. Already an inch or so has been taken from tweed and suiting costume skirts, and they aa c tighter too. The fashionable demoiselle is loud m her praises of this tidy, prim line, but120 words
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Article127 1932-01-22 4 It seems to me that all skirts, sports styles and those designed for every-day wear, must be carefully fitted at the hips, which is, after all, the whole secret of the success of many new attires. Simplicity, we are told, is the keynote of these new skirts,127 words
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Article124 1932-01-22 4 /\NE of the newest of fashion's fads is the wearing of "continuation sets" of jewellery, In which each piece carries on the story, as it were, suggested by the other. At a dance recently a woman was wearing a pair of diamond shoe buckles representing Harlequin and Columbine alternately124 words
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Article86 1932-01-22 4 The Nudist colony at Villennes is the unwitting cause of the new fashions. The "nudist" ball gown with no back from shoulders to waist is m high favour and the bathing suits for next summer are all 'coming in' backless. The bathing girl of 1932 is tc expose86 words
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Article332 1932-01-22 4 Beryl Bondfield - Beryl Bondfield uy IN naming the new babies, the vogue is to revert to names which are quaint and suggest a generation of other days. If the name is short, too, then it is even more desirable. This has resulted m many Anns, Marys and Janes.332 words
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Article, Illustration532 1932-01-22 4 MEN'S MODES Time was when shorts were unusual and those who wore them, unless to play football m, were suspected to being "dress-reform-for-men" cranks. The shorts were rather tight and not very comfortable garments, generally made by cutting down old trousers: and those who have passed their teens will532 words
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Article143 1932-01-22 4 f j Our Wom an '—-Correspondent join m the side movement i» form. In the new 1 incj semi-velour finish or i i lg] angora, these show mart J felt. Fresh models a.. sailor shapes mado with s peC i that will not get out con c ever much they143 words
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Article244 1932-01-22 4 A woman is only as chic as hereof was revealed recently m Francis, the film player "The well-groomed WHOM on shampoos and him I•. itmenis 1 aMiss Francis. "If economy must be j« it should affect such MtflH as frocks. 1m wraps. "Every woman should244 words
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Article97 1932-01-22 4 Not at all grotesque, but expressing beauty of line, was thi 1 hat modiste's. Black wMopt M be* n models, alas, do not come under the of economy. As to the peculiar charm of this r.-T) the material was quite smooth, and m three tiers all97 words
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Article78 1932-01-22 4 FOR INVALIDS- AND OTHER The invalid, or one who a fast m bed. should be introduced range of silver-plated stands fW three, and sometimes m There is a small stand *ti centre, and on either I** and salt cellar. Anottv i v small dishes suspended i a toast rack being78 words
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Article65 1932-01-22 4 Veils are no longer merely to give allurr to 1 |duce a beauty spot, the coloured and amusnu I must mention tl. short, a couple of In' h. sufficing. It is the embroidery Interesting turn. #4 There are strand Rf edges. A black ssyr^ r Other beasts »re65 words
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Advertisement352 1932-01-22 5 Victoria Memorial Hall HOOK itfOW AT LITILI^ FOR SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY'S FIRST SYMPHONY CONCERT TO-NIGHT at 9.30 p.m. AND MONDAY at 5.30 p.m. VOCALISTS .—MADAM HAWKINS (SOPRANO) CLARK (CONTRALTO) PRICES $2 and $1. THEATRE COMING SHORTLY THE GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY BOOKING: Phone 6903, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m.352 words
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Advertisement595 1932-01-22 5 "A Screen Production that absolutely defies the most critical" Singapore Free Press 21-1-32. {•XjXSXSXsXsXs)®®®®^^ jCAPITOLi [6JSJ NIGHTLY j^J^j AGAIN— A PICTURE THAT EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT! LAST WEEK IT WAS "MY WIFE'S FAMILY" NOW IT IS Fascinating! Alluring! Desirable! iiaii ot a mp r I II 111 m I AHI595 words
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Advertisement199 1932-01-22 5 EdM m^r^pAvfi #i U x _^^^HjT^ TELEPHONE N9 6 90 9 'jr^^tA JUST WHAT SINGAPORE NEEDS! A HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, HIT THE DEPRESSION, SHOW WITH A KICK. TO-NIGHT Matinees To-Morrow and Sunday at 3 p.m. AND DON'T FORGET THE KIDDIES! Joe Cook IN— RAIN OR SHINE A Columbia Roof -Raiser! WATCH FOR199 words
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Article610 1932-01-22 6 A Glasgow View of the Corinthians London. Jan. 4. Queens Park 1, Corinthians 3. This time-honoured match between the crack amateur clubs of England and Scotland was played at Hampden Park, Glasgow, yesterday, but much of its old glory has departed. Queen's Park's engagements m the Scottish League610 words
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Article209 1932-01-22 6 Amateurs to Have Pick of the Mounts I From Our Own Corresuonder.t 1 Londin. Jan. 5. So far as I can gather, amateurs probably will have tht Dick of the Grand Kfcttonfti mounts m March. Last year's winner. Gmkie. is to be ridden by the North-countryman. Ift.209 words
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Article140 1932-01-22 6 Peal Celebrates 77th Birthday [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Jan. 5. King of the spot-stroke billiard players. W. J. Peall was 77 on December 31st. You wouldn't guess that, looking at him, he is more like the early sixties. He is five feet of energy still, and140 words
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Article171 1932-01-22 6 The Women's Association Tournament •By Dutch Air Mail* fFrom Our Own Correspondent I London, Jan. 5. Tht changeable weather conditions experienced since the advent of the New Year had an upsetting effect en the programme and many games had to be cancelled, especially m the West. The Scottish171 words
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Article258 1932-01-22 6 International Board Dispute Settled [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Londen, Jan. "> With the close of the y?ar the first half of the hockey season has ended. The most interesting event during this period has been the healing of the breach between the four countries over the composition258 words
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Article227 1932-01-22 6 Proofs of Increasing Popularity (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Jan. 5. Whil? greyhound lacing, as familiar to devotees of "the degs." is quite a^nodern innovation, its popularity has been jM no means diminished, but seems rather i gro x with the passing of the diys. Thi/ Indicated both227 words
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Article216 1932-01-22 6 The Boys* Amateur Championship I From Our Own Correspondent 1 l.iind> n, Jan. 5. So attractive was the meeting of ten-year-old Willie •Vrlnhoe, from Northumberland, ani Dennis Hawfcn, the fifteen and half years old son of an Essex professional, m the final 750 vp of the Boy's Amateur Championship216 words
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Article58 1932-01-22 6 The most unusual protest has been made by the Hunslet Rugby League Club against the result of their match with Oldham counting m the League table. Hunslet say that players m the match were tackling their own comrades because the mud made them unrecognisable, but according to the rules the58 words
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Article272 1932-01-22 6 I From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Jan. 19. Rev Brother Claude, who was director of St. Francis Institution. Malacca, for a few years, before he became director cf St. Benedict's Institution. Ccloinbo. m 1923. is en a short] visit to Malacca. He returns to Oylon by the, Karmala272 words
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Article99 1932-01-22 6 a:i \i it i ih' -i. :n^ 11 >tiev 1 tht ravens un < h J but .1 l- htrl k:. ihc i Mrtii ire if. v iiiiin.ui" Wtatn a new Mrd i§ I the usual lorn It fill down as the i. nutnu the doctor dors99 words
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Article63 1932-01-22 6 The Worccsttr H\ I trouble m making b«in I gaining with the Cit i 1 Last year the loss wa J. H. Pawle (Ham 1 Hedley <Etcn» (owe b m the mial of the Pub! I 8 dicap at Queen's Clwb I The Kuala Lumpur I I open continuously day63 words
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Advertisement311 1932-01-22 6 I lii the /4^&p^**^^^ I I Highest Circles— V^ I Lipton's Tea is the Ap 1 choice of those *r Ti I who can appreciate t I and command the B I flavour have won •^^^rC^c^^j^^^^^SiE I H for it a prestige as y fip^^jF* l^* I wide as the311 words
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Advertisement25 1932-01-22 6 The Holyrood Club beat the Musselburgh Club m a curling match at Haymarket Ice Ring by a majority of 20 shots, the score being 46—26.25 words
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Advertisement342 1932-01-22 6 FAIRY DYES ARE THE BEST Don't be put off with any other, hut always ask for and see that you get FAIRY DYES JL-, i nmfiMiiiiii Miii^Mß^miM"ir~Tn In '4 5i \^ESBMmmW.~ I j I -oft/ V /tTOBBSB^ 7 v Mjri BRITISH MADE BY BRITISH LABOUR -----•-------"•"""■"""■■""■■"■■■■"■------i Obtainable at THE FEDERAL342 words
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Article1957 1932-01-22 7 OONTINUED YESTERDAY ijfcrton and Mrs. Campbell to Answer Charge BREACH OF TRUST bj addresses by their Counsel, R. anager of Raffles Hotel, and i Campbell, a boarding-house v rday called upon to an- criminal breach of trust and 1 1 iminal breach of trust, respecour Mr. G.1,957 words
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Article48 1932-01-22 7 Found Dead m Gas-Filled Kitchen Lonaon, Jan. a. An Oxford correspondent says that Lads ferry, wife of Sir Richard Terry, a great authoity on church music, was found dead on Saturlay m the gas-filled kitchen m her home ai 3 ark Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire.48 words
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Article873 1932-01-22 7 NEW DELHI DISCUSSIONS Refusals to Serve on Committees RECENT DEVELOPMENTS New Delhi, Jan. 8. I Six R.T.C. delegates, comprising three Moslem League representatives, a Hindu and two Liberals, discussed the political situation with the Viceroy to-day. Lord Willingdon had a two-hour unfinished interview with Sir TeJ873 words
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Article741 1932-01-22 7 An earlier message from Jubbulpore stated: A trial of patience is m progress at Jubbul- pore, where crowds of Congress workers and sympathizers have been squatting m the nuaoie of the main street for the last 24 hours, watched by batches or police and the local Maeistrate, who are relieved741 words
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Article107 1932-01-22 7 Lorry's 1,000 Miles At Cost of $10.45. An error crept into our reference to the experiment which is being made at the Singapore Municipal Transport Centre Workshops with a view to testing the practicability of oil engine-equipped lorries instead of the usual lorry with its power from the107 words
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Article138 1932-01-22 7 On Tuesday the Installing Principal and the Officers of the Installing Board installed Comp. E. Gill as First Principal and Ex. Comp. J. G. Barrett as Second Principal for the ensuing twelve months. Ex. Comp D. Wilson has been elected Third Principal and the Officers are as138 words
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Article47 1932-01-22 7 Mr. W. A. L. Schaub, a Vice -President of The Singapore Mercantile Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society Ltd., will address the audience after the lecture by Mr. Paul Sammy on "Co-cperation m relation to Economy" today at- 8.30 p.m. at the V.M.C A. Hall. Ladies axe welcome.47 words
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Article254 1932-01-22 7 SPANISH DISORDERS Rumoured Official Intentions IReuter's Service] Madrid, Jan. 20. As a sequel to the recent rioting and bloodshed m Bilbao the Minister of the Interior has ordered the closing of the convent whence shots are alleged to have been fired. The {Superior of the Catholic254 words
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Article117 1932-01-22 7 Extending Cultural Relations with Argentina [British Radio Official Service I Rugby. Jan. 20. The Prince of Wales, dining with the Argentine Chamber of Commerce m London last night, announced the institution of Prince of Wales Scholarships to enable Argentine students to study at Oxford University. Arrangements have been117 words
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Article105 1932-01-22 7 More Mass Trials Ordered i I Reuters Service] Riga, Jan. 21. A number of new mass trials are being organised by the Soviet authorities m the next three weeks. Following investigation by a special commission into the causes of the Inefficiency of the Transport. Food, and other Commissariats105 words
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Article174 1932-01-22 7 Tuesday, Jan. 12. His Excellency. Lady Clementi and Miss Clementi were guests at a luncheon given by Hon. Mr. P. T. Allen and Mrs. Allen at the Residency. His Excellency. Lady Clementi and MLss Clementi were present at the Penang Races. Friday, .lan. 15. His Excellency and Lady174 words
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Article40 1932-01-22 7 Two U.S. Delegates Leave fßeuter's Service] New York. Jan. 20. Senator David Swanson. and Dr. Mary Wcolley, delegates to the Disarmamenb Conference, left for Europe by the President Harding. Mr. Swanson will be the right-hand man of Mr. Stimson.40 words
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Article62 1932-01-22 7 M. Pasquier. the Governor-General of French Indo-China, General Blllotte. Commander-in-Chief of the Military Forces of that Colony, and Vice-Admlral Herr, Commander-in-Chief of the French Naval Forces m Far Eastern Waters, are to pay an official visit to Hong Kong. M. Pasquier's visit will coincide with the arrival here from Shanghai62 words
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Article136 1932-01-22 7 A FRENCH SCARE Sensational Charges Against Germany "SPIRIT OF REVENGE" [Reuters Service) Paris, Jan. 21. The sensational allegation that Germany 1% preparing a powerful army despite the Treaty of Versailles was made m the Chamber Foreign Affairs Committee by General Bourgeois and Monsieur Eccard, members of the136 words
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Article95 1932-01-22 7 Willie Davis Helps Create a Record I Reuter's Service 1 London, Jan. 20. Another billiards record was created m the match between Lindrum and Willie Davis m that Davis compiled a thousand break, immediately following Lindrum's world record break of 4137. Davis was 1131 unfinished at the end of95 words
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Article67 1932-01-22 7 Mr. Edge Likely to be Appointed [Reuter's Service) Washington, Jan. 21. It was indicated at White House that the American Ambassadorship m London, rendered vacant by the return of General Dawes, may not be filled immediately, but. according to latest speculations. Mr. Walter Edge, Ambassador m Paris,67 words
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Article81 1932-01-22 7 Sir M. Campbell to Attack His Own Speed Record I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Jan. 20. Sir Malcolm Campbell will leave England tor Daytona. Florida, m a fortniaht to make j frith attempt m February en his own world I land speed record Of 245.736 miles jxt81 words
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Article69 1932-01-22 7 Position m Peshawar District I British Radio Official Service) Rugby. Jan. 20. A P .shawm- telegram states their ;ire many indications m Peshawar district of a gradual return to ncrmal conditions and of an increasing distrust Of OongNM. Arrears of revenuenr; teing poid regularly. Many red shirt69 words
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Article120 1932-01-22 7 Gunman Routed After Fierce Stmfffe London. Jan. 12. In Clydebank to-day, the Postmaster urn sitting alone m his olftrc when .suddenly ho found himself covered with a revolver by a man demanding money. The Postmaster refused to put his hands up. Instead, he fearlessly tackled the gunman, knocking120 words
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Article74 1932-01-22 7 Briton Shoots Wife and Commits Suicide Ml.lliKh.li. Jan. 13. Mr. Sidney Shervington, steward of torn Shanghai Club, formerly m the Police Font? m Hong Kong, shot his wife and then committed suicide m his quarters at the Club liter dinner to-night. His wife has been taken to hospit.il.74 words
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763 1932-01-22 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1932 BRITISH FILMS Although the formation of the British United Film Producers Company at home as part of a campaign, strongly supported by the Colonial Office and by the various Colonial Governments, to boost British pictures, has comparatively little significance so far as Singapore763 words
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Article534 1932-01-22 8 There was a conference of Controllers of Posts and Telegraphs, P.M.S., at Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday morning. Lieutenant Colonel P. Power, of the Military Headquarters, Port Canning, Singapore, was on a visit to Taiping last week, says The Times of Malaya. Members of the Clerical Union are informed that the534 words
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Article1559 1932-01-22 8 FOND OF MONEY Dutchman Sued for Maintenance Charged with failing to maintain his wife. Brenda Marian ten Hoope, a Dutchman named A. F. ten Hoope. appeared before the Fourth Police Magistrate. Mr. C. H. Whitton. yesterday. Mr. C. P. Burke appeared on behalf of the defendant1,559 words
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Article181 1932-01-22 8 Rain or Shine at the Alhamhra Rain or Shine has to do of a circus run by the daughter n proprietor, with the help of hot manH»« —but what a circus r m ver w and two rascally BMBttb I•> s to get control. Meanwhile the dai*!* to181 words
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Article65 1932-01-22 8 Team Race Against Kent it On Saturday. Jan 5 sail a B Class Tean; Further particulars will t notice board. It ll will be between 4 and S**n requested to try and are available. k On Sunday. 24th I )r ,Clu>* sail the first race of i65 words
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Article12 1932-01-22 8 Mr. F. O. U» Singapore. is ftrttlni ft* l Times of Malaya*12 words
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Advertisement156 1932-01-22 8 BURNS NICHT T^rambuie U«*^*^J Scotland's Silken Liqueur. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 537*. THE CHILDREN'S FAVOURITE AT REDUCED PRICES ESKIMO PIES 10 CTS. EACH. Singapore COLD STORAGE C Ltd ORCHARD ROAD AND156 words
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Advertisement24 1932-01-22 8 PI I? A QIM2 DRTCETCTC IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES FOR NEW YEAR U. S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.24 words
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Miscellaneous80 1932-01-22 8 LAW NOTICE For Friday, January* 22nd Before the Chief Justice m Chambers at 11 a.m. Summonses-in-Chambers and Originating Summonses. Before Mr. Justice Sproule m the 3rd Court at it). 3 a.m. O. S. 214|31 Re Tan Teck Guan. deceased. Malacca S. 36(25 S.V.S. Muthuraman Chettiar vs. E. Kong Guan (Appeal80 words
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Article232 1932-01-22 9 CABINET REPORT Correcting Adverse Balance of Trade EMERGENCY TARIFF ißeuter'* Service] London, Jan. 21. d complete change of fiscal .a the report of the Cabinet 1 h.( h has been investigating I the balance of trade. The ref be submitted to a full meeting by which232 words
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Article100 1932-01-22 9 C Dislocate World Markets [Reuter's Service] London, Jan. 21. 1 Hardinge, writing m The Times on the RuofeUJ timber question, says it is clear the Five Y<ar Plan Ls not intended to improve mdard of living m Russia but for economic Egression against the foremost capitalist count:. s100 words
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Article79 1932-01-22 9 Soviet Output Below 1932 Quota t ßeuter's Service] Riga, Jan. 21. A general collection of scrap iron has been d m certain districts as part of the mamum mobilisation of the Soviet's internal ■tee] resources. It is consequent on Bicial reports that only 15,000 tons of pig79 words
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Article26 1932-01-22 9 Eighteen Months for Third Son [Reuter's Service] Bardoli, Jan. 21. third son, Ramdas who was arJanuary 19, has been sentenced to months' rigorous Imprisonment.26 words
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Article76 1932-01-22 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES 'rtESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 21. nofiffP Lewis Lazarus and Sons ry tO -day's tin prices as follows warSftJ! 41 916 (£l4l 13 1 16 >' For w ard £144 916 (£144 13|16). c market is steady. nomv S1 Symington76 words
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Article51 1932-01-22 9 Valuable Historic Curios Saved Folkestone, Jan. 3. bboroocb Barrack*;, Shomcliffe ock this morning destroyed a 01 the Ist Battalion Sherwood the Hejrimerntal Colours, Cup and a large quantity of "rios were saved by the staff, who dashed into the I regMtfh* of personal risk. t-stimated at £751 words
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Article153 1932-01-22 9 A NEW CONUNDRUM Japanese the Real "Bandits" m Manchuria [Reuters Service] London, Jan. 21. As a curtain raiser to a series of four long articles en "The League and Manchuria" by "A student of the League", the first of which r-ads distinctly unfavourably153 words
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Article170 1932-01-22 9 Changed Conditions to be Faced Gemeva, Jan. 21. The conditions under which the Manchurian Commission will begin its task are different 'rom those which the Council expected at the close of the last meeting, declared M. Briand, informing his colleagues of the appointment of the Commission. But, he170 words
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Article122 1932-01-22 9 Mammoth Declaration from London [British Radio Official Service] RH£by, Jan. 21. A declaration m favour of world disarmament which bears 2.120.000 signatures was given a send off on its journey from the London headquarters of the Women's International League to Geneva yesterday. Addresses were given by Lord Cecil and122 words
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Article54 1932-01-22 9 $500,000,000 Damage m Two Years [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Peking, Jan. 2!. Chinese reports state that bandits m Hupeh m the past two years have killed 164,551 persons, while 946,000 are missing. 78.000 held for ransom and 310,000 houses have been burned down. The total damage is estimated54 words
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Article331 1932-01-22 9 Four Killed m Yaumati Outbreak Hong Hong, Jan. 11. Four deaths resulted from a flre which broke out at 188, Shanghai Street, Yaumati, at halfpast? eight on Saturday night. As m other cases, the tragic loss of life was largely owing to the burning of the wooden331 words
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Article334 1932-01-22 9 STERLING BETTER Silver as a Basis for Currency [Reuter's Service] London, Jan. 21. The inadequacy of gold for world requirements has again been raised by The Times. After pointing out that the annual production is insufficient to meet the debts due to France and the United334 words
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Article179 1932-01-22 9 Graceful Landing Despite Engine Trouble [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Jan. 21. Fraulein Elli Beinhorn landed gracefully from Rangoon at Don Muang this afternoon. After setting off this morning her engine failed to perform satisfactorily. The aviatrix sought to make a landing but finding nothing suitable carried179 words
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Article81 1932-01-22 9 Chiang and Wang to the Rescue [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Nanking, Jan. 21. Greatly to the relief of the whole nation Chiang Kai-shek and Wan? C'ning-wei arrived here this evening to aid m solving China's most involved political and financial crises. Chiang Kai-shek, interviewed by Reuter, said he81 words
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Article243 1932-01-22 9 A Drama of Love m the Philippines Vigan, Jan. 6. Mr. Lupo Biteng, Governor of Ilocos Sur, died to-night m the provincial hospital here from a bullet wound m the abdomen. He was shot by Miss Segunda Quilop, 24-year-old daughter of Martin Quilop, municipal president of Santa Lucia,243 words
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Article312 1932-01-22 9 REPARATIONS Preliminary Discussions Not Completed GERMAN FEARS [Reuter's Service] London, Jan, 20. The Foreign Office state that the conversations between the Governments chiefly concerned m the Lausanne Conference have not yet concluded and it is evident that the Conference cannot be begun as early as Jan.312 words
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Article288 1932-01-22 9 Avalanche for the Capitol Avalanche, which is a worthy successor to Dr. Arnold Franck's former Alpine epic. The White Hell of Pitz Palu, was privately screened before Press representatives at the Capitol yesterday morning prior to its general release after the close of the run of Constance Bennett288 words
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Article233 1932-01-22 9 Gallant Act by French Aviator Paris, Jan. 2. How an airman climbed back into the seat of his blazing 'plane when he had made preparations to jump to safety, and then made a dangerous landing because he realised that his passenger's parachute had become entangled with the233 words
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Article50 1932-01-22 9 Honolulu, Dec. 28. A long range record for aerial photography with standard equipment is claimed by army flyer* In Hawaii. E. H. Rawlings and Sgt. Arthur Stolte flew to an altitude of 11,000 feet and succeeded m photographing the Mauna Kea Mountain range 200 miles away.50 words
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Advertisement129 1932-01-22 9 HORROCKSES SHEETS, SHEETINGS AND PILLOW CASES HEMMED COTTON SHEETS Stocked m all bed sizes and m three qualities PRICES FROM $3.75. SHEETINGS By the yard. 54 inches to 108 inches wide PRICES FROM 95 CENTS PER YARD. PILLOW CASES Plain Cotton, Plain Linen Hemstitched and Embroidered PRICES FROM 55 CENTS.129 words
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Advertisement930 1932-01-22 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 und Glasgow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. uur^TAD Due. Sail* T HECTOR Por M'seiUes, L'don, R'dam and Glasgow930 words
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Advertisement450 1932-01-22 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. j^ s^pon 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, R'dam450 words
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Advertisement406 1932-01-22 10 P. fe 9 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 GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA .lA!M\ Do* h Tonnage. Singapore. Tenna^ SiJ^ NALDERA 16,000 Jan.406 words
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Advertisement741 1932-01-22 11 0 S. K. Line. roK IlKOPi:. AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. HOKUBOWJ r>ue Sa|U NABI I- OS ANGELES and NEW YORK X( Express Freight Service) IFrom Kobej Feb. 27 Ui\ s MAIM LONDON. Rotttrdam. Hamburg and Antwerp via Colombo. Aden. Suez and Port Said. Feb 16 18 BIENOSAIBBI741 words
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Advertisement617 1932-01-22 11 g)} DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. (\f Iff SAILING NOTICE OF FAMOUS 111 111 PRESIDENT LINERS. jIB li) TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON ml I From Singapore and Penang via Colombo, Bombay, \\l Jiff I Sues, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples and Genoa. \B HI I I Arrive Leave Leave Arrive617 words
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Advertisement932 1932-01-22 11 K. P. M. KONINRLIJKE PARETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU932 words
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Article620 1932-01-22 12 MR. LIONEL POWELL When Clara Butt Sang At Midnight Mr. Lionel Powell, director of London Symphony Orchestra concerts, the Royal Albert Hall Sunday concerts, and many other famou3 musical performances, died m London m mail week after a short illness. He wa» 54 years of age. The620 words
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Article90 1932-01-22 12 Employment of Foreigners m French Orchestras Paris. As the orchestra m a fashionable establishment on the Champs -Elysees began to play I a waltz tune 200 unemployed musicians, most of them members of the French Association of Musicians, marched into the place, some whistling and others hissing. The90 words
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Article26 1932-01-22 12 Jan. 21. Rahman, Sin Kheng Seng. Gsmas, Kedah. Soudan, Scctt Harley, Sirdhana. (Brit) Toussoum, V. d. Does de Bye, Paula, Tomohon! (Dut); Nagato Maru, (Japan).26 words
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Advertisement566 1932-01-22 12 Burns; Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly savings by th* well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S MANGOLA 1 3.352 tons), r Cargo only.] MM. MARFTXA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.566 words
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Advertisement409 1932-01-22 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New ur v Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERTEAK In Port Jan. 25 T *t M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 m.v. SILVERWILLOW Mar. 2 Mar. 8 Apr. i» For rates409 words
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Miscellaneous677 1932-01-22 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 6. p.m. and Thursday 7.30 gLjn Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 6 pjn Kuantan (via Jerantut; 6 pm Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,677 words
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Miscellaneous111 1932-01-22 12 i Cap Padaran, Fren. 4891, from Bordeaux 21, for Saigon 21. Mobella, Norw. 840. from Bangkok 21, for Bangkok 21. G3n. Van der Heyden, Dut. 640, from Karimon 21. for Riouw 24. I Ssnang. Dut. 729, frcm Palembang 21. for Palembang 23. R-k-ui. Dut. 388, from Prigi Radja 21, for111 words
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Article140 1932-01-22 13 The Passing of the X Class Ships Several officers of the former P. and O. liner Khyber are passengers homeward on the Karmala, which leaves Singapore this mornIng. They are returning from Japan, where the Khyber, familiar for a large number of years on140 words
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Article80 1932-01-22 13 Self-Righting Lifeboat for Scotland [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 20. A motor lifeboat, capable of righting itself In four seconds if holed and capsized, was formally handed over to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on the Thames to-day and later was shipped to the East Coast80 words
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Article99 1932-01-22 13 Per s.s. Karmala from China and Japan: Capt. S. Sinclair, Mr. L. McKenzie, Mr. L. Koefod, Mr. A. Robertson. Mr. W. Smith. Mr. W. Jones, Mr. W. Whitfield, Mr. C. Stanley, Mr. D. Hunter. Mr. L. Hompes. Dr. W. Gailey, Miss C. Hung Miss H. Hung, Mr. L.99 words
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Article230 1932-01-22 13 The following passengers are proceeding per s.s. Karmala, sailing at 9 a.m. to-day for Penang, Colombo and Europe: Mr. and Mrs. Hall and child. Chief Steward (Kliyber), 2nd Engineer (Khyber), Chief Engineer, Chief Officer, Commander (Khyber) Mr. Tohing Kai, Mr. Hull, Mr. D. Craig, Mr. A. H. Preece.230 words
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Article176 1932-01-22 13 Japanese Ship Founders m Storm Seattle, Jan. 2. After battling severe storms for four days the Japanese steamship Tanaho Maru foundered m mid-Pacific, directly north of the Hawaiian Islands, to-day. The 45 members of the crew of the distressed vessel were rescued by the Reiyo Maru, a176 words
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Article113 1932-01-22 13 Chinese Boycott of Japanese Shipping San Francisco, Dec. 31. The Chronicle says that a steamship line to handle passengers and freight between the Untted States, Hawaii and China Is being planned. The newspaper says that the boycott of Japan by China led local Chinese interests to agree113 words
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Article32 1932-01-22 13 The naval authorities inform us that H.M.S. Seraphis, Seraph, Sterling, Sirdar, destroyers, will arrive at Singapore on January 27th, from Hong Kong and sail on January 30th, for Penang and United Kingdom.32 words
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Article337 1932-01-22 13 Australian Students' Narrow Escape Australian students visiting the Far East had ,an exciting experience when during the early I hours their steamer collided with the Chinese Sun Wah, en their way to Canton on the jKishan. Luckily no one was hurt but both steamers sustained considerable damage. The337 words
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Article125 1932-01-22 13 The Genoa-Maru Badly Damaged The N.Y.K. freighter Genoa-Maru (6.780 tons) on the Calcutta Line and the O.S.K. Zuiho-maru on the Formosa run, were involved m a collision at Moji on the 2nd instant. The Genoa-Maru was considerably damaged on her portside, while the Zuiho-maru sustained slight damage125 words
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Article224 1932-01-22 13 No Orders to Move North Received Manila, Jan. 6. Reports persistent at several points that some movement of the United States Asiatic Fleet toward Manchuria has been ordered were describd as being without foundation here to-day. The entire fleet is now at Manila except for a224 words
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Article94 1932-01-22 13 700,000 Tons Lying Idle m Hamburg Harbour London, Jan. 6. The year 1931 has been quoted as having been the worst ever recorded m the history of shipbuilding m England. According to reports received to-day from Hamburg, Germany is m a similar plight. One hundred and seventy-five vessels,94 words
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Article37 1932-01-22 13 Dutch Cargo Steamer Founders Amsterdam, Jan. 8. The crew of four perished when a small i Dutch cargo steamer was wrecked m the Zuider Zee during a violent gale which is sweeping the Dutch Coast.37 words
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Advertisement415 1932-01-22 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily ana Weekly Editions) Had Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: 6056. Cable Address ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each 3W-, LatoSt neWS latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber ana tin cables appear daily SDecial features include415 words
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Advertisement286 1932-01-22 13 Prevent Colds I did not have IrV •flu last year and put "^^X^^ It down to Formamint. V "''^'^j?v^V^B^ VHien I hear others ljj£Z&*t, v \V^* \^B have colds I take j^V Formamint at once.*' Mt m&\ *Vt/'' i^^\^3 Wr vT VwC^^V^ From rhmnliti «verTV^K^V \m. Bflß^ When Marls lO286 words
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Article725 1932-01-22 14 RELIGION AND SCIENCE Nations That Acknowledge God R&me. Father John B. Harney. Superior General of the Paulist Fathers of New York, has arrived m Rome, where he has come to discuss some important amendments m the Order, writes Edward C. Strutt. When I called upon him725 words
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Article568 1932-01-22 14 The following are routine orders by Lieut. Col. M. J. T. Reilly. M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, Jan. 20. Hospital Conee sions It is notified for the information of all con. (ci r.ed that Volunteers who are desirous of availing themselves of the privilege of Hospital Concessions, must568 words
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Article239 1932-01-22 14 Neglected Grave at Colombier Paris. Clemenceau worshippers have long deplcred the fact that their hero is buried m so inaccessible a spot. His tomb is m a small wood near Cclcmbier m the Vendee, far from the beaten track and alrr.ost hidden by long grass and wild liowers.239 words
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Article207 1932-01-22 14 Trainer's Clothes Torn m Straggle The City '1 M tiny villa-.' < X mmgiiirj v.ays. Th:ck L^ scju; 1 and the nu'dia: w.nds owr the Itttk DM -She CftH*| mak Cl era. •'she'll tetlle within tIM The big air Uner -liti I ped open ;.r.d out tiger.207 words
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Article18 1932-01-22 14 A French newspaper In I three best fcottMl I t,«^l (Scotland): Everton <E:»-. .::d>. I Rangers < Scotland). I18 words
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Advertisement137 1932-01-22 14 ♦•2? §^■■^7 OLD SCOTCH I WHIQKY .JiilJlii J i||j^N^sfl FfSVOURITE fflSlrl pPPRECMTED v l| [f FROM :1 \i IPENfINc Ijv^* TO THE D/ST/LL£fiS /VGErtCr LTDED/HSURGH. SCOTLfWD. The proof of an ointment is its healing Vj B^HPNV power. The experiences of people all over the F /^■til globe is positive proof137 words
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Advertisement406 1932-01-22 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. I (Incorporated ki England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 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 Penang Amritsar406 words
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Advertisement334 1932-01-22 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m 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. Sir334 words
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Advertisement128 1932-01-22 14 I liH* J&\ 4 5^^^ iouTH mm BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCERED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATH L. C. MARGOLIOUTH Office: 2. Fink THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION lib FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAB AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: CMJMtmI M.unjr, head ornm128 words
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Miscellaneous502 1932-01-22 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m 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 from502 words
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Article686 1932-01-22 15 Record of Share Declines P London. Jan. z. i me beginning «>f the year <says the jin»-si considerable depreciation was] shares of MM plantation companies, ity md other causes. 11l s MB upward movement on al of thu Dutch Committee I March nothing further had ,i a686 words
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Article38 1932-01-22 15 I J" f*""^? te aiin <>unced of Mr. R. W. '-iJr Mpssrs M^n^Hfh and Taylor, to j A Mbs Alcanta:-a, daughter of •'Wr* :antar a. retired Financial Assistant. »*i of Mx, Alcantara. Tbe marriage t« take place shortly.38 words
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Article779 1932-01-22 15 Introduces New Socony Motor Oils The Standard Oil Co. of New York introduces a new Socony Motor Oil, which is manufactured from a 100 per cent, paraffin base crude and has been de waxed. This oil has recently been introduced m the U.S. and within six weeks779 words
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Article141 1932-01-22 15 The first report cf the reconstructed uangawan Rubber Etates Company covering the period from August 16. 1930. to August 31. 1931. states that the crop harvested to May 23. last ahe date upon which tapping ceased) was 545.8001 b. After charging Debenture interest and depreciation and general expenditure.;141 words
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Article353 1932-01-22 15 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES January 21. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 3 16 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 3 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 1,32 London, 30 days' sight 2 4 London, demand 23 15 16 London. T.T. 2|3?» Lyons. Paris, demand 965353 words
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68 1932-01-22 15 .January Hst., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 9 9 1 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb. 9 1 9 :i s Mar. 9\ Mi April- June 9% 9 7 s July-Sept. 10"* 10% Tone of Market Quiet Sellers reserved. Latest68 words
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Article954 1932-01-22 15 THURSDAY. JAN. 21ST. 193* CLOSING QUOTATION" 1 Buyer* Scikn Adam Kumtmug iCj 24s 25s Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (5s> 10s 10s 9d Bangrin Tin 10s 3d 11s id Batang Padang ($1) 07 Vb 12% Batu Caves ($1) 24 28 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom.954 words
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Article225 1932-01-22 15 Heavy Loss due to Exchange Tokyo, Jan. 7. I The problems faced by the Yokohama Specie Bank m meeting its exchange accounts m the United States continued to-day to receive the attention cf financial authorities here. Because of the gold ban the bank cannot ship gold specie to225 words
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Article331 1932-01-22 15 Manufacture of Substance Like Rubber Wondt rful possibilities are claimed for a new j product, the result of almost 40 yeans' research work and experimenting on the part of Mr. Arthur S. Ford, an English chemical engineer, now m New York. The substance that has been331 words
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Article183 1932-01-22 15 South America to Maintain It at All Costs New York, Dec. 29. Professor E. W. Kemmerer. the well-known American financial expert who has just returned from South America, announced to-day that Bolivia. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador and Peru have all decided to maintain the gold standard. The decision was183 words
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Article37 1932-01-22 15 Mr. M. C. rl Sheppard, Assistant Secretary to Resident. Perak. who is leaving on home I furlough on Feb. 6. v. ill be succeeded by Mr. I H. G. Turner, who has already arrived at TaipI ing.37 words
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Article118 1932-01-22 15 Changes m Representative Prices (United Press A— oclaOor.* New York. Jan. 1* 20 American Can. Com. 60 7 «3VW Cities Service 9% Colombi?. Gas and Elw 13% 13% Curtis Wright Electric Bond and Sharv 11** 12% Gen. Electric 23 22% Gen. Motors 22 23% Nat. City118 words
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Article174 1932-01-22 15 [British Radio— official *eroce) Jan. 4 19 Amsterdam 8 13 32 8.584 8-61 Athens 265 265^ 272', Bombay Is 6 5 32d. Is. 6Hd. Is. 6» H d Berlio 14 14 11 16 14 ***** Brussels 24 24 1316 24.85 Bucharest 565 577 Vi STl** Rio" 4 V, 4%174 words
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Article162 1932-01-22 15 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT SingapOT*. Jan. 21. The local share market is still devoid of any eatures and transactions are few and small, lubber shares arc definitely easier, although I few covering enquiries by "bears" keep prices teady. Scudais are 98 1. Mentakabs 26 27, md Ulu Benuts 24 25162 words
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Article105 1932-01-22 15 A dull and uninteresting wee* iaiks > oe xorded. with a sagging of prices m all three »arket.s. London. Singapore, and New York, avo lost 3 16d. IV and 716 cold respectively ver the period, and at the time of writing are t the following levels:105 words
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Article124 1932-01-22 15 I The Rembia Rubber Et-.iU-x suffered a loss of £4.715 for th» year ended September 30. last (against a loss of £6.441 for 1 929-30 m addition to which £123 is provided for Debenture premium reserve, while a debit balance of £3.055 was brought from last account. After124 words
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Article139 1932-01-22 15 A profit of £24.253 is reported by Hotig Kong Tin for the year ended August 31 (against £48.161 for 1929-30). A final dividend of 5 per cent, is recotnmended. making 10 par rrnt for the year (against 25 per cent>. £3.000 is to be placed to income-tax139 words
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Advertisement77 1932-01-22 15 Assets exceed $12.00#,00i Assurance m force over $*****,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Ola Jewry, E.C. tThe Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the77 words
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Article403 1932-01-22 16 CYCLING Championship Meeting Next Month For the first time m the history of local sport, a mammoth cycle race open to all amateur cyclists will be held on the 9th of February (Hari Ray a Puasa) at the Jalan Besar Football Stadium, commencing at 3403 words
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Article113 1932-01-22 16 Perak to Visit Singapore Next Season A fixture between Singapore and Perak, Malaya Cup finalists this year and last, has been tentatively arranged for next season. Perak have arranged provisional dates for their interState games and at the year end, according to this list, Perak will visit Singapore to113 words
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51 1932-01-22 16 Perak play their last match on Saturday, when they will entertain the Gloucester Regiment for the second time this season. It will be recalled that on the occasion of the first meeting this season the Gloucesters won a keen game by 14 points to51 words
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100 1932-01-22 16 Bookings for the North vs. South Rugby match at the Anson Road Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 30, will open to-day at 9 a.m. Tickets can be had at the offices of the secretary, S.C.C. Early application is advisable as there have already been100 words
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Article102 1932-01-22 16 Draw for the Second Round [Reuter's Service] London, Jan. 20. The draw for the second round of the Scottish Cup competition, to be played on Jan. 30, took place to-day and resulted as follows: Boness vs. Partick. Dunfermline vs. Dundee. Hamilton vs. Armadale. KJlmarnock vs. Albion Rovers. Queen's102 words
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Article14 1932-01-22 16 In a Third Division (Northern) match Tranmere defeated Darlington 2 l.14 words
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Article33 1932-01-22 16 m Ijondoa, Dec. 31. Expert* are. now claiming that television will become practicable and m general use within two yearv i iPUPplanUng sound broadcasts and; revolution la) ng the entertainment business.33 words
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Article232 1932-01-22 16 SPRING GRIFFINS Result of Draw for Recent Importations The draw for the Spring Meeting 1932 Pony Grffins which the Singapore Turf Club recently impcrted from Australia resulted as follows: 1. Bay Mare, height 14.2, (Canny—Amosllvely) "Mr. Strode." 3. Chest. Mare, 14.2, (Dhoby— Red Queen) "Omar Khayyam Kongsi."232 words
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Article503 1932-01-22 16 Surplus of $107,140 on Last Year The reprrt of the committee of the Singapore Turf Club to be presented at the annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Room. Fullerton Building, at 5.15 -p.m. on Jan. 29, -hews a rurp'us for the year of $107,140.58, after deducting503 words
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Article306 1932-01-22 16 Entries for Amateur Meeting The Penang Polo Club, to conjunction with the Penang Turf Club, are holding an Amateur Meeting on Saturday. The entries are as follows Horses— ClaMes 111 and IV (Combd.)— (ft— 6 —5) Furs. Horses m._ Clargo, Don Hosto, Gold Or, Lucky Qirl, Sunmaid 11,306 words
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Article725 1932-01-22 16 A.P.C. BEATEN Good Win for Ho Hong: Sports Club Ho Hong S.C 3; A.P.C Playing on the Anson Road Stadium ground yesterday, the Ho Hong Sports Club won their first round tie m the Commercial Cup competition *by defeating the A.P.C. by 3 o. The winners were725 words
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Article91 1932-01-22 16 Chinese vs. China Station Flagship An attractive soccer fixture has been arranged for the Anson Road Stadium, on Saturday, which should also help the Singapore Unemployment Funds considerably. A match has been arranged between the Chinese and H.M.S. Kent, and the proceeds will be given to the Unemployment Funds.91 words
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Article1070 1932-01-22 16 SHOVING IN SCRUM Cove-Smith On The England Game So the South Africans have sung their swan song at Twickenham. Wales could not beat them, Ireland did not, England has not, but I rather think that Scotland will. At any rate, the Scottish pack is not1,070 words
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