The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 January 1932
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-01-23 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,351. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article467 1932-01-23 1 Rumours of acute differences in the Cabinet en the tariff policy are confirmed by an official statement that it has been found impossible to reach a unanimous conclusion —Page 11. Geimany has categorically refused the British suggestion that the moratorium, so far as Europe is concerned, should467 words
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Article1320 1932-01-23 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostri ext farrago Libelli Juvenal. Singapore merchants will have to organise themselves against this Customs Union business. The Tcpicut observes that Lord Beaverbrook, whose hobby is running empires when he is not running a newspaper and fighting the Daily Mail, has entered the1,320 words
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Advertisement281 1932-01-23 1 BIGIA TEA inus the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel Excellent Accommodation with s' <\v^ Modern Sanitation r^C^' TERMS MODERATE s' A Vj TO-DAY'S ATTRACTION V sF\*s' RIJSTTAPEL s^Cir<G s'&^S' .ED IN THE BATIK Si \^W^ (\V/\rX ORILL ROOM 1-3 P.M. <lO^><^C>^ |fl281 words
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Advertisement428 1932-01-23 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Concert March from TANNHAUSER Wagner Overture THE MAGIC FLUTE Mozart Valse TESORO MIO Becucci Excerpt from ~Frederica" OH MAIDEN Lehar Interval 10 Minutes. The Second New Sullivan Selection arr. Godfrey Trumpet Solo OH STAR OF EVE arr. Moses String428 words
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Advertisement96 1932-01-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS K?lzana the Calcium food Page 8. Chivers' Custard Powder Page 13. Gay*'- Impzs?trab!e Paint from Guthrie's Page 10. Why 1.750.000 people have chosen Frigid 3 ipes —Page 7. Frankels for everything Bl the cheapest prices Page 4. Merryweather's lightweight trailer rurbine pumps Page 3. Latest shades and designs96 words
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Advertisement11 1932-01-23 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article91 1932-01-23 2 Service During The Crisis I British Radio— Official Service! Rugby. Jan. 22. Reviewing the world financial crisis Mr. P. C Goodenough. the well-known banker, said the British banks had been able not only to meet the requirements of the crisis but also to .give a helping hand in91 words
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Article90 1932-01-23 2 Another of Kemal Pasha's Reforms I neuter's Bernce] Constantinople, Jan. 21. Another of Kemal Pasha's reforms is being enforced to-morrow, when for the first time prayers and verses from the Koran will be recited in Turkish instead of Arabic in the Mosque at St. Sophia, in the90 words
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610 1932-01-23 2 ANNUAL REPORT Satisfactory Increase in Membership The annual report on the working of cooperative societies in Singapore for the year ended June 30th. 1931. states: This report covers the co-operative year from July Ist. 1930. to June 30th. 1931 and the figures contained therein relate to610 words
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Article148 1932-01-23 2 Germany Ridicules French Allegations l ßeuters Service] Berlin. Jan. 21. Official quarters ridicule the allegations of General Bourgeon and M. Eccara which are described as pure inventions or malicious distortions,, K The allegations referred to were made to the Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Committee on Jan.148 words
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Article40 1932-01-23 2 Big Shipment From India to London IReuter's Service] London, Jan. 22. 1.021 bars of silver from Bombay and also gold valued at £1.500.000 arrived at Plymouth yesterday aboard the P. and O. Maloja, consigned to London. i40 words
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Article11 1932-01-23 2 1 Berlin. Jan. 21. Germany's unemployed now total 5.966.000.11 words
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Advertisement420 1932-01-23 2 BUSINESS CARDS. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55, Cairnhill Road, Singapore. Open, to patients under the care of their own doctor. European Sisters. MISS MOLLJE McGRATH, Telephone 4110. Matron-Proprietress. MUSLIM KHAN CO., 37, JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS Orders promptly executed. Charges Moderate. MARBLE MERCHANTS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nos. 1 A 3, Penhas420 words
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Advertisement376 1932-01-23 2 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS! NOTICE to hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Extension of Firemen's Quarters at Central Fire Station, Hill Street. Date of Closing 4 p.m.,376 words
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Advertisement272 1932-01-23 2 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SI I'HFMK COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In Bankruptcy No. 606 of 1931. Re Estate of NGO BEE CHAN alias CHAN NGO BEE deceased, late of No. I) Lorong 3 East Coast Road, Singapore. Notice is hereby given that a272 words
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Advertisement253 1932-01-23 2 NOTIOKS. THE MKMKKifcT""^ of the CHETTIAUs (NATTUKKOTTAI) COMMUNITY OF SINGAPORE, Cordially invite the ladies Singapore to be present .t the fo "Thaipusam" (the day ihr s appears to his devotees, to their Temple at Tank Road <L!,f' JANUARY 23ni J S TD| PROGRAM Ml I— Friday. Jan. 22nd. ltH m253 words
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Miscellaneous263 1932-01-23 2 THE WEEK .Saturday. 23rd. High Water, 09.40. 9.3 ft.. 23.34, 8.6 ft. Thaipusam celebrations, 8 p.m. to mid-night. Hockey: Colony vs. P.M.S.. at Kuala Lumpur. M.C.U. vs. Chinese at Y.M.C.A. Rugby: Islands vs. S.C.C, at Pulau Brani Perak vs. Gloucesters. at Ipoh. S.C.C. vs. H.M.S. Kent, at S.C.C. Ceylon Sports263 words
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Article959 1932-01-23 3 PRESS BROADCASTING CivinK People What They Want Mr. G. Lowes Dickinson, the author of "A Modern Symposium," "The Magic Flute,' "The International Anarchy" and many other books, gave the tenth and final broadcast from the 8.8.C. studio, London, in the series entitled "What I would do959 words
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Article50 1932-01-23 3 Dale Van Syckle, Florida wing man and unanimous All- American choice in 1929, who] came to Hollywood to appear with Richard Arlen and Peggy Shannon in "Touchdown!", plans to remain in the film colony. He hopes to follow in the cinematic footstep? of Johnny Mack Brown, erstwhile Alabama grid star.50 words
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Article147 1932-01-23 3 Authorities Ban Medical Missions Cairo, Jan. 5. Mecca is in danger Ihll \<:ir of b"int{ oVprivd of its annu:;l pUfrtnttf* IDi for seeming]}- mundane but really important reason, feeti pUgrnntge In AffeMi must be :pnni'd by a so-called medical mission, which f r the kafefuardtng of tte pilgrims147 words
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Article65 1932-01-23 3 Cllve Brook has been selected to head another all-star cast in "Dover Road." Paramount's adaptation of A. A. Milne's famous play, which William C. de Mille is to dim* Brcok will commence work on the new till immediately following the completion c "Twenty- four Hours,65 words
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Article, Illustration1415 1932-01-23 3 OF MUSLIM INTEREST Not Compelled to Study Malay First IBy Our Muslim Correspondent] A good deal of discussion is going on at present both in the English Press and in the Malay vernacular newspapers on the facilities existing at present for the English education of1,415 words
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Advertisement246 1932-01-23 3 The rich creamy lather feives an easy shave and aoes not dry on the toe*. Mwj^f f >_rl 1 I h vW\ > \A'^___l __^__j^_PKy ERASMIC SHAVING STICK. Helps the razor. Soothes the skin. British and Best. London Paris. I 1 fill OVER THE JTROITS YOU WILL FIND I it246 words
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Advertisement54 1932-01-23 3 THE USES of this Apparatus ARE NOT CONFINED TO- J«>- -'Tan il P/s! ir: 4v v^ "FIRE EXTINGUISHING" It is an ideal portable pumping equipment for Emptying Flooded Workings, Factory Boiler Cleaning, Contractors 9 Work, Water Supply, Irrigation. MERRYWEATHERS' NEW LIGHTWEIGHT TRAILER TURBINE PUMP STOCKED BY United Engineers Limited. (Incorporated54 words
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Article210 1932-01-23 4 Remarkable Discoveries in Desert Cairo, Jan. 10. Remarkable discoveries of ancient Nubian tombs have been made by archaeologists who have been engaged in excavating the mounds at Goha in the windswept Nubian Desert. The activities have been going on for some time past and have been centred upon210 words
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Article181 1932-01-23 4 Austrian Railways Crippled by Go- Slow Strike Vienna, Jan. 3. Austria's entire railway service was badly crippled to-day by a go-slow strike of all railway employees. The strike had been proclaimed at midnight by the trade unions as a protest against the wage cuts contemplated, but as181 words
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Article202 1932-01-23 4 Maryland Governor As Candidate Washington, Jan. 7. Governor Albert C. Ritchie, four times Governor of Maryland, formally announced to-day that he would be proud to carry the banner to "a Democratic victory in 1932." He made the announcement at Baltimore as the forces bent upon the nomination of202 words
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Article132 1932-01-23 4 Plane Crashes as Wing Comes off. Miami, Jan. Dale Jackson, co-holder of the world's aeroplane endurance record, was killed here to-day when the plane in which he was performing stunts fell 2,000 feet. The strain on the plane tore off a wing as he completed an inside loop.132 words
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Article160 1932-01-23 4 SERIOUS CHARGE Allegations of Opium Smuggling Shanghai, .1 in. 11. A sensation has oeen created in Shanghai by the arrest of Paul S. Crawley, a local American business man. who is now awaiting trial on charges of smuggling opium to America in the United States transport Chaumont,160 words
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Article57 1932-01-23 4 Declared a Sanitary Board Area The following notifications which appear in the F.M.S. Government Gazette of January 15, 1932. will be read with particular interest by the would-be settlers of Malaya's premier sanatorium, says the Times of Malaya in publishing declarations by the Resident of Pahang declaring the57 words
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Article, Illustration874 1932-01-23 4 Players' Superfluous Clubs When golf was still a comparatively young game in England the uninitiated used to ask what on earth the players wanted "with all "these sticks." The same question is now being a*ked, though in more reverent language, by gclfers themselves. Last- week a carrespondent874 words
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Article139 1932-01-23 4 "SILLY OLD FOOL" Shot Himself and Then Dressed His Wound London, Jan. 1. An extraordinary case of a doctor who shot himself, then calmly dressed his wounds and went to bed to die, was revealed at an inquest in South London to-day. The doctor was in his139 words
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Article163 1932-01-23 4 How London Woman was Rescued From Fire London, Dec. 29. One of the most remarkable fira rescues evev effected was made by policemen at Battersea House to-day when a woman, who had been trapped in the cellar by flames, was drawn lo safety through a coal-hole163 words
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Advertisement156 1932-01-23 4 111 4 I I 1 FIJ I I I VI '!:V "i ♦>♦><♦♦;♦ ♦>♦;♦♦> •> ♦> I FAC IS I I NOT FANCIKSIf IQUALITYJ Second to None f t Better than Many 1 IMITATED I Y BUT NEVER EQUALLED I PRICES I LOWEST IN THE I COUNTRY I FRANKELS I156 words
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Advertisement241 1932-01-23 4 A 'l»» ILi v~ *k^^ J "^^T^naV'l^^P* W It *^t ™Jm\ n Bh^lbH BRIMfiS HAPPIMESS TO ALL. ■mi PHOriE: 3463 M aV aV **l y\^^-'i J "A y^ 1 Foods The 'Allenburys' Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of infants in hot climates. They are free from harmful germs,241 words
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Article1347 1932-01-23 5 "SAFETY FIRST" FOR M.P.S. gtred Dangers 60 Years Is in London are still little beyond :al stage; yet so long as 60 years country lost an opportunity in this tting an example to the world. ining of 1868. Mr. J. P. Knight, S .'jxruitcndent of the South1,347 words
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Article, Illustration302 1932-01-23 5 HIT BY RADIO WEIGHTS Pilot with Fractured Skull Makes Safe Landing Manila Jan. 10. The supreme courage and coolness of the real aviator has been given Its ultimate test at Nichols Fields, and as a result Second Lieuten- J ant Frederick E. Glantzberg is recovering in Sternberg302 words
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Article133 1932-01-23 5 I Terrible Ordeal of Canadian Mounted Policeman Ykl.i\iks, Jan. 5. A howling blizzard, a dog-sledge, a severe sunchot wound in the chest, and 80 milrs to go \va:- the terrible ordeal of a Canadian mounted policeman to-day. On patrol duty across the blinding snow--.riits. he133 words
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Article455 1932-01-23 5 Singapore, Jan. 15. The prices quoted are generally those current it Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets here may be small variations. MEAT 3eef Steak (Round) Kati 40 3eef stew cr curry do 32 3 ork. lean do 52 3 ork lean and fat (Ist quality)455 words
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Article69 1932-01-23 5 Germans Plan Factory in Britain London, Jan. 6. As a direct result of Great Britain's firm refusal to swerve one inch from her anti-dump-ing measures, an important firm in Germany if trying to see a way out. It is learned to-day that the firm in question has begun69 words
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Article, Illustration803 1932-01-23 5 G522,000 ROLLS-ROYCE Tear-drop Motif of Streamlining Detroit. Conveniences and comforts that mastery of automata machinery has made possible in the I modern home are being embodied in tho new motor cars of 1932. As each line of new models makes its appearance, the list lengthens.803 words
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Article168 1932-01-23 5 THERE SHOULD BE NO UGLY YHKEN TIWN MM 2 duMI of women. (1) The beautiful, hi'iilthy and attractive creatures. (2) Those pitiful ones who don't know how to make t h<-rns«'l\ b— llH* ful— —or rather thoet irho don'fl know the vital Importance of Kruachaii Nalli to physical perfection and168 words
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Article, Illustration229 1932-01-23 5 Terrible Vendetta Against Prosecutors Lisbon, Jan. 6. A terrible drama was enacted to-day in a suburb cf the Portuguese capital on the return of a convict from an up-country gaol, when* he had served a sentence of 10 years' penal servitude. The convict was released last229 words
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Advertisement55 1932-01-23 5 m The^oti i c J 1 A d '»<*ai t r/i V <ir y op.' "P hey j i(ih /s /'>cv/ 7// M i S^^^ t' At**** M S- Malaya, Sarawak. =r 5 SINGAPORE. I ASK FOR THE NEW COW GATE RUSKS, CRISP AND DELICIOUS. BABY WILL LOVE COW GATE55 words
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Article, Illustration1678 1932-01-23 6 CINEMA NOTES Will Rogers Comes Back Alhambra will change Its present attraction. Rain or Shine, on Monday, when the Columbia production. Ladies Must Play, with Neil Hamilton ;md Dorothy Sebastian co-featured opens for a three day run. which will lead up to the premier of1,678 words
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Article146 1932-01-23 6 STUART ERYVIN drew a screen sweet- heart by the name of June in Paramount's "Working Girls." the comedian's first picture since his marriage to June Collyer? i j LIONEL RAKKY. WORK'S screen wife, I Louise Carter, in "The Man I Killed," had never been inside a146 words
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489 1932-01-23 6 TYPES ARE DISAPPEARING IN HOLLYWOOD (BY SIDNEY FALKENBERG] A famous stage player once said, "A good actor is never miscast, for if he is a good actor, he can play any part well." This idea is gradually being accepted in Hollywood and the tendency to keep screen stars always playing489 words
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Article, Illustration1110 1932-01-23 6 IVAN SHARPE - Dean's Goal Scoring Rivals Centre- Forwards of Varying T V n e CONTRASTS IN EFFECTIVENESS (By Who are the principal goal-scorers in English football? You will perhaps be interested in their names and in their ways. First comes Dean, the centre-forward of Everton and of England. He is a tall1,110 words
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Article459 1932-01-23 7 KEA LARGER THAN WALES The Story Of The Sukkur Barrage m <<1 the irrigation of Sind had d puzzling the experts before the Ei:irrage scheim waa formulated and It h designed to settle the problem for all and to assure to the vast tUc land in459 words
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Article, Illustration365 1932-01-23 7 -IANDCUFFS carried by oolice are of two kind 1 —the sprii.g lock type and the ratchet lock type. The spring type are used in Singapore. These photographs illustrate indisputably that the f«ait>ome "bracelets." when they aie of the spring" type, are not365 words
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Article98 1932-01-23 7 The Akron May Visit England London. l>e< 30. There i^ (Very possibility that the new American naval airship Akron may visit Britain next summer. As several long criuses arc included in her programme, the English friends of Colonel Deeds, the principal United States organiser of the commercial aspects98 words
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Article507 1932-01-23 7 Views Regarding the New Cabinet I'aris, Jan. 14. The Press does not greet the second Laval Cabinet with a pageant cf joy. the Left wing papers showing great reserve, stating they do not wish to embarrass the Government in \iew cf the forthcoming international conference.* but greatly regret507 words
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Article61 1932-01-23 7 The Greek marine authorities, in order to mitigate the lack of employment among seamen, have issued an order that all shipping companies in the coasting trade shall suspend for two months the employment of seamen who have served six months consecutively on board a ship, and in each case shall61 words
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Article494 1932-01-23 7 DUTY THAT PAYS "Don't Look Down on the Servants" Mr. Edward Miles, the Speakers butler, makes a spirited deffcnci of domestic service M a career. "Certain people." he writes to the Times i "seemed ordained to employ and others to i erve. As education has increased,494 words
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355 1932-01-23 7 QUOTA VICTIMS May Have to Leave I.S. with his Wife A nrpftoi IMIMHIMM irom Hollywood is that Mi Lawrence Olivier and his wife. Miss Jil] Esmond, one of the must i>opular couples on the British sta^e. may have to leave America, where they recently vent355 words
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Article75 1932-01-23 7 1931 Nearly Double The Normal Amount .Manila. Jan. 1. The torrential rains that It'll in Manila laM August, flooding the city as it never has been flooded before, brought the total amount of rainfall for the year 1931 up to 2.951.3 millimeters or 116.19 inches, which is almost75 words
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Advertisement243 1932-01-23 7 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦AAAA f 1 WHY 1 7 50,000 PEOPLE I CHOOSE FRIGID AIRE 4 1 E it will give you more efficient refrigeration with surprising economy. Refrigeration that can he controlled by means of <£> the "Cold Control." Refrigeration suitable for vegetables by means of the "Hydrator." <£♦ a Lj JtJ243 words
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Article, Illustration4107 1932-01-23 8 DIFFICULT SALVAGE SCHEME PLANNED NOT A TREASURE HUNT txmrion. EXPLORATION of the most famous wreck *^at the bottom of any ocean, that of the Lusitania. is shortly to be undertaken by an Ameriran expedition if the plans of its leader Capt. H. H. Railey of New4,107 words
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Advertisement249 1932-01-23 8 H^ 'x LOCK 1^ p. Build up your Strength with KALZANA— the Calcium Food Calcium is the mortar of your health, the element that gives your body the power of resistance. Any real lack ol this vital element will make your body 44 shaky/' and spoil your health. A few249 words
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Advertisement166 1932-01-23 9 Victoria Memorial Hall; HOOK NOW AT LITTLE'S FOR SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY'S FIRST SYMPHONY CONCERT 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. to 9 p.m. WHAT A166 words
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Advertisement390 1932-01-23 9 MAKE THIS fy n^? YOUR CAPITOL BIG NIGHT! [<■£**** Vfc n ->x«MATINEE,3.IS p.m. TO-DAY>»»^ i 4 V SPECIAL RETURN SCREENING of The Bright and Breezy i British Musical Farce Comedy j 1 "LET'S LOVE and LAUGH with the famous two stars of >;« "MY WIFE'S FAMILY" |j |;i GENE GERRARD390 words
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Advertisement267 1932-01-23 9 II I j JB m 4 i i r^ M I a& I kA j^^^^k. UStz^T-\ T ELF PHONE N9 69 C 9~^^^'Mf'^ I TO-DAY and TO-MORROW at 3 6.15 and 9.15 j Children Half Price at 3 p.m. I Columbia 's I ALL LAUGHING THRILL PICTURE RAIN OR I267 words
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944 1932-01-23 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1932 A TIN CAMPAIGN God helps those who help themselves is a proverb well-enough known to us all, but it is one that has been slow in practical application so far as Malaya's staple industries are concerned. For too long the rubber industry has944 words
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Article246 1932-01-23 10 Mr. W. M. Millington has been appointed to act as Under Secretary, Straits Settlements, and Mr. H. J. Harris has been appointed Controller, Posts and Telegraphs, Singapore. A Jumble Sale will be held at the Y.W.C.A. Raffles Quay on Friday, January 29th, at 4 p.m. Gifts of worn clothing or246 words
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Article528 1932-01-23 10 MANAGER'S CONTENTION Important Submission in Bankruptcy Mr. Frank Deason, of 15. Scotts Road. Singapore, a retired army officer, at one time secretary of the S.C.C., and later manager of the Sea View Hotel, disputed payment of certain of his hotel chits In the Bankruptcy Court before528 words
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Article402 1932-01-23 10 Singapore Musical Society's Fine Effort The Singapore Musical Society is to be congratulated on the large measure of success it achieved in presenting the first of its Symphony Concerts at the Victoria Memorial Hall last night. The audience was not by any means an encouraging one as far402 words
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Article44 1932-01-23 10 Fraulein Beinhorn Due To-day The Free Press understands that Fraulein Elli Beinhorn. who is flying to the Dutch East Indies and arrived at Bangkok on Thursday, plans to leave for Alor Star this morning and may be expected in Singapore this evening.44 words
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Article736 1932-01-23 10 MERCHANTS THE CUSTOMS UNION "PROFOUND MIS^ Chamber < Condemn;,!,,,,, FREE TRADK ESSENIJ "Likdcr no circunist.-,.. N fieedcm cf the ptrti u Jeopardise J' conclude Ui,- mf J frawtida* tc Gomnmn hi gapore Chambrr oi < *«M support the stand t.ikn h <:f British Malaya. the >„ Slt> JJ (Singapore! Asscciati..,..736 words
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Article78 1932-01-23 10 Mr. H. Moses. MW J£ j been seconded for servicv i By kind permission I-*'"*' Chapman and the (XI *fl Ist Battalion Thi 0 I will perform the foU ,p>rt*l sic in the bandstand at I I day, commencing «t I Serjeant D. Rogers Overt „i S M thoven). Valse78 words
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Advertisement280 1932-01-23 10 BURNS NICHT Ffrrambnie f 9 JLv>«3* UtfS^^y Scotland's Silken Liqueur. SOLE AGENTS I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.i (Incorporated in Shanghai 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. BY SPECIAL TO H. M. THE APPOINTMKNT KING OF SIAM. ESTD oEjgjijs«||iiC 1872> BEAUTIFUL GIFTS280 words
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Advertisement53 1932-01-23 10 Del.Monte ATTACHED TO AN AMERICAN FIRE BRIGADE is a man whose duty it is to see that all persons leaving a burning building have sufficient clothing. Watchman, what of the nightie Also what about a "GAF L A C FIRE POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank53 words
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Article605 1932-01-23 11 SPLIT ON TARIFF POLICY OPPOSITION OF LORD SNOWDEN AND SIR HERBERT SAMUEL OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE ISSUED Acute differences among the members of the Cabinet of the National Government are inferred from the fact that Mr Mu Donald has refused the invitation of the French Premier to605 words
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Article192 1932-01-23 11 Invitation to Meet M. Laval Declined IBntLsh Radio— Official Service] 0 Rugby, Jan. 22. ••xtreme pressure of Cabinet work <tion with the early reassembly of 1 the Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay has had regretfully to decline the M. Laval, the French Prime isit Paris during192 words
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357 1932-01-23 11 COMMUNIST REBELS Numerous Arrests at Barcelona [Reuter's Service] Barcelona, Jan. 21. A Communist Republic has been proclaimed by revolutionaries at Salient, Suria, and Berga, tewns in North Barcelona, in which the revolutionaries are completely masters and everything Is at a standstill. Town Halls have357 words
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Article98 1932-01-23 11 Prince of Wales to Unveil Thiepval Memorial [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 22. The Prince of Wales will unveil a Memorial to the Missing at Thiepval on the Somme The French President, M. Doumer, will attend the ceremony. An imposing arch, 140 feet in height and98 words
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Article37 1932-01-23 11 Duty Imposed on Tomatoes [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 22. The Ministry of Agriculture has Issued an order imposing an import duty on tomatoes of 2d. a pound between June Ist. and July 31st.37 words
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Article38 1932-01-23 11 21,000 Tons as "Visible Supplies" fßeuter's Servicel London, Jan. 21. The Committee of the International Tin Pool has announced that their holding is now 21,000 tons of metal, all of which appears jls risible supplies.38 words
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Article123 1932-01-23 11 MORATORIUM EXTENSION Categorical Refusal by Germany [Reuter's Service] London, Jan. 22. Reuter learns that the British Government, through the Ambassador in Berlin, has suggested an extension of the existing moratorium as far as Europe is concerned for an unstipulated period. The German Government has categorically declined. [British123 words
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Article247 1932-01-23 11 End of Year Improvement Maintained The improvement in Malayan trade shown in Octcber and November last year was maintained during December and the figures which are published on page 19 this morning show that the decline for the month, compared with 1930. was less, both for imports and247 words
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Article128 1932-01-23 11 Changes in Penal Code at Home [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 22. The proposals contained in the Children and Young Persons BUI, the text of which was issued to-day, include the following: Juvenile courts shall in future deal with persons under 17 instead of 16 as at128 words
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Article81 1932-01-23 11 Chairman of Manchuria Commission [British Radio—Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 22. Lord Lytton has been elected President of the League Commission of Inquiry to Manchuria. COMMISSION TO LEAVE NEXT MONTH [Reuter's Service] Genera, Jan. 21. The Manchurian Commission has arranged the questions material to the organisation of its mission81 words
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Article63 1932-01-23 11 Foreign Enquiries for Factory Sites [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Jan. 22. The London Chamber of Commerce atate that many inquiries from foreign manufacturers about factory sites in England are due to be received and twenty foreign firms have already decided to build here for the production63 words
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Article50 1932-01-23 11 Charge Against Dutch Captain Fails [Reuter's Service! Malta, Jan. 22. On the ground that raw opium is not included in the schedule of prohibited drugs the master of the Dutch steamer, Hermes, was acquitted in a suit arising from the discovery of 100 kilogrammes of opium aboard.50 words
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Article181 1932-01-23 11 LOAN PAYMENTS Foreign Obligations Met in Full [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai, Jan. 22. The Maritime Customs revenue last year, consisting of import duties, expert and interport duties, and tonnage dues, totalled 246.064,000 Haikuan taels compared with 180,570.000 in 1930, increases being shown a«. Harbin 1,193.000,181 words
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Article105 1932-01-23 11 Foreign Minister Seriously 111 at Luxor [Reuter's Service] Cairo, Jan. 22. Lord Reading has been taken seriously ill while at Luxor. A doctor and nurse are flying to Luxor. Later. The nurse has arrived at Luxor. Lord Reading is suffering from a severe chill, his temperature is now105 words
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Article128 1932-01-23 11 Mr. Thomas Replies to Canada [Reuter's Service] London, Jan. 22. In connection with Canadian representations regarding the reported Russian timber contract (concerning which Canada desired to ensure that the Canadian timber trade would not be interfered with by the possible imposition of a British protective tariff) Mr. J.128 words
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Article95 1932-01-23 11 Payment of Franco-American Credits IRe liter's Service] New York. Jan. 22. It is reported in banking circles here that the Bank of England has repaid between $55,000,000 and $60,000,000 of the credit extended Jointly by the Federal Reserve Bank and the Bank of France. Officials of the95 words
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Article41 1932-01-23 11 Sorrowful Parting at French Foreign Office [Reuter's Service] Paris, Jan. 22. There were many moist eyes In the Foreign Office to-day over the departure of their longtime head, when M. Briand formally handed over office to M. Laval.41 words
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Article78 1932-01-23 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Jan. 22. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £139 11(16 (£l4l 9|16). Forward £142 11J16 (£144 9|16). The market is easy. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices78 words
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Advertisement129 1932-01-23 11 HORROCKSES SHEETS, SHEETINGS AND PILLOW CASES HEMMED COTTON SHEETS Stocked in all bed sizes and in 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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Article2126 1932-01-23 12 ABOLITION OF MUI TSAI SYSTEM NEW COLONIAL LEGISLATION OLD-ESTABLISHED CHINESE CUSTOM TO GO ELIMINATION TO FOLLOW REGISTRATION The ultimate elimination of the mui tsai system in the Colony of the Straits Settlements is the aim of Government's policy as defined in the Mui Tsai Ordinance, which is to be introduced2,126 words
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Article281 1932-01-23 12 COURT SEQUEL Amah and Tukang Ayer Charged PLEA OF GUILT A small pale faced Cantonese woman, accompanied by a weil-dressed young Hylam, appeared before the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd. yesterday, and pleaded guilty to theft cf $17,000 worth of jewellery from a house in Singapore.281 words
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Article333 1932-01-23 12 Balestier Scheme to be Put in Hand This Year The budget of the Singapore Improvement Trust for 1932 is published as a supplement to the Government Gazette. Improvement Fund revenue in 1931 was estimated at Sept. 30 to be $1,228,000, added to a sum of $500,000 receipts from333 words
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Article72 1932-01-23 12 HANOI— CALCUTTA Codos and Robida Set Up Record [Reuter's Service] Calcutta, Jan. 21. The airmen Codes and Rcbida /eft Hanoi at 6 o'clock this morning and arrived here at 3.46 this afternoon, bsating the record ncnI stop flight from Hanoi to Calcutta. They left .for Karachi at 2 a.m. and72 words
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695 1932-01-23 12 COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP Request for Fuller Representation Refused The Government's reply to the request of the i Straits Chinese British Association petition for increased representation on the Legislative* Council is contained in the following letter frcm the Colonial Secretary to the honorary secretary of the Association With reference695 words
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Article137 1932-01-23 12 Death of Well-known Author f British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Jan. 22. The death occurred this afternoon after some months of illness of Mr. Lytton Strachey, the well-known author, at the age of 51. He was principally known fcr his brilliant biography cf Queen Victoria and other137 words
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Article36 1932-01-23 12 Finance for the New Corporation fßeuter's Service! Washington, Jan. 22. Mr. Hoover has requested Congress to appropriate $500,000,000 to enable the Recontruction of Finance Corporation to function as <oon as it is finally approved.36 words
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Article647 1932-01-23 12 IPOH MEETING Scheme to Popularise Canned Foods Minutes of a meeting of the Tin Propaganda Committee held in the Office of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines en Thursday, January 7th. 1932, at 4 p.m. Present The Hon. Mr. T. R. A. Windeatt and Mr. J. H. Rich647 words
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Article227 1932-01-23 12 Early Morning Skirmish With Communists Very little hope is held cut for the recovery cf a police constable who was stabbed in the course of a struggle with a large band of Hylam Communists in the vicinity cf the Admiralty oil tanks at Bukit Panjang in the early227 words
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Article57 1932-01-23 12 Big Increase on Previous Year Akrcn. Ohio, Dec. 29. The annual report of the Firestone Rubber Corporation, as published here to-day, shows net earnings of 0. 56,028,000 for the year just ending. Last year Firestone Rubber earned only G.51,541,000. The report indicates a belief that within the n-ext57 words
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Article683 1932-01-23 12 BORROWED PLATE Why He did not (< rtii Hack Uk YESTERDAY'S 7 m After another entire afteri. case in which R. H. C. 1 Raffles Hotel, and Mrs. Svlw. boarding house propriety criminal breach of trual same oflence, respectively, The final hearing was fixed At the conclusion cf683 words
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Article61 1932-01-23 12 M. Dens' Attitude n I Geneva I I Renter* S< i ft I J >| i M. Dens. Minister for Nut speech in the Senate, sari Vflnnfr Geneva keenly desiring ofigiu*- I tending to protect the ■ecurit) of I was not f:r Belßium to world an exampl?61 words
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Article391 1932-01-23 13 Golf Match With America in Doubt For som f Ibm it- has been rumoured that the Walker Cup golf match between Britain and America, which is due to take place in America next summer, would probably be postponed owing to the world crisis. The position is undoubtedly391 words
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Article209 1932-01-23 13 An Irish Record Equalled J. D. Clinch, the Irish forward, equalled the record of his countryman, George Hamlett. in playing his thirtieth game for Ireland against the Springboks. Probably the most criticised forward in big Rugby since the war. 'Jamie" Clinch's tali figure, pale face,209 words
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Article130 1932-01-23 13 The 1932 Davis Cup calendar has been issued. The various rounds will be played as follows Ist. round to be played not later than May 10. 2nd round to be played not later than May 19: 3rd round to be played not later than May 26:130 words
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Article89 1932-01-23 13 "Getting ready for England" was the comment made on the second successive Test victory of the Australians over the South Africans (says a Melbourne message). Australia's selectors have decided, now that they have gauged the strength of the South Africans, to experiment with players who are potential Test opponents of89 words
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Article1023 1932-01-23 13 Shorter and Brighter Matches For the time being there is no sign of further activity among those who are deeply concerned with the control and future of cricket. Do hot. however, assume that because there is no outward and visible sign of grappling with this problem, a state1,023 words
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Advertisement223 1932-01-23 13 *^^s^*r/J/ /k *"'*s^ Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. S.S. JXHIVERS' Mm, custard WPW) POWDER \S^t^^/^Z Delicious served alone, or a* an aJdition \<a3£<s^ 1° truit> P utJ d'ngS pie§. etc. Olivers' \(r^^ Custard is rich and crranty and very easy an*J economical lo prepare ENGLISH FRUITS HE SAME H|rH Q'»AITV223 words
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Advertisement286 1932-01-23 13 148 kfl a S B £1 EyS BE W BONNIE? U FOR MOTHER BABY— < SUNSHINE VITAMIN "D" j r There is Sunshine Vitamin D 1 in Sunshine Glaxo 2'C result firm flesh 3 L sound bone no w digestive disorders F Ask your doctor J L S U N286 words
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Advertisement882 1932-01-23 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. rORTNIGHTLY EXPRCSS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow, Rout* subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ft U^^TT^ DU S IU t HECTOR Por M'seiUea, Ldon,882 words
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Advertisement535 1932-01-23 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England*. "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Doe s>r>re Sails S*porc. 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'dam535 words
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Advertisement392 1932-01-23 14 P. O British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGn SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S CiOVKRx M Fv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL URVICt OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA j^ Twnafe. Singapore. To NALDERA 16,000 Jan. 23 RANPURA "G*392 words
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Advertisement751 1932-01-23 15 L NAPLES, MAMQUJ »^/^^ANTWEBF, ROTTERDAM AND aAK OZAKI MARU T. 10.500 Jan. 27 28 I KATORI MAKTJ T. 10.000 Mar 24 25 T-KVV MARU T. 12,000 Feb. 10 11 8 KASHIMA MARU T. 10 000 Apr' 7 8 WsaNMARD T. 10.500 Feb. 24 26 t YASUKUNI MARU T. 12.000 Apr'751 words
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Advertisement353 1932-01-23 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dnd AMERICAN^MAIL LINE DOLLAR PRESIDENT LINERS MAKE BOMBAY REGULAR PORT OF CALL. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL DOLLAR ROUND THE WORLD STEAMERS WILL CALL AT BOMBAY AFTER LEAVING COLOMBO. NO LOSS OF TIME INVOLVED IN JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. STEAMERS WILL SAIL FROM SINGAPORE EVERY ALTERNATE TUESDAY. Fares353 words
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Advertisement841 1932-01-23 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in 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 in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU841 words
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Advertisement628 1932-01-23 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly savings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tona) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] B.*. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabltv de628 words
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Advertisement333 1932-01-23 16 PIRATE OUTRAGE Chinese Ship Seized and Looted Shanghai, Jan. 15. The Chinese coastal steamer, Pao Foong, was pirated on Wednesday night. The outrage occurred two hours after the vessel had left Shanghai for Heimun, scarcely out of sight of Woosung, and the sea-robbers made a rich haul from about four333 words
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Advertisement430 1932-01-23 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co^ (Incorporated In U.S.A.) •Ml GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, W v Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suet) Due Sails M.S. SH.VERTEAK In Port Jan. 25 I)|Jf S i M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 m.v. SILVERWILLOW Mar. 2 Mar. 8 For rates and430 words
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Advertisement135 1932-01-23 16 I BIBBY LLNt [LONDON ADDRESS I 22. PALL MALL. LONDON. s^' of fast twin-screw Oil Dri«» Mail Passenger Vessel* RANGOON, COLOMBO. MARSt PLYMOUTH AND LOSDO! with through connection from SispJ* and Ptnaric ■OMEWASO SIILiNGS. Lravf M«n :tfl WORCESTERSHIRE CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE SHROPSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE WORCESTERSHIRE CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE SHROPSHIRE Passage Rates135 words
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Miscellaneous686 1932-01-23 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 6. p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 6 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu686 words
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Miscellaneous434 1932-01-23 16 CHURCH SERVICES Septuagesima Sunday ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL CATHEDRAL DEDICATION FESTIVAL 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Holy Communion. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Orchard Road434 words
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216 1932-01-23 17 Week Ended January 16th Baghdad: 2 plague cases; 5 smallpox cases and 9 deaths. Bombay: 3 smallpox cases. Calcutta: 25 cholera cases and 13 deaths as against 18 cases and 6 deaths during the preceding week; 7 smallpox cases and 3 deaths. Chittagon^: 1 cholera216 words
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Article373 1932-01-23 17 A Smouldering Wreck Before Delivery New York, Dec. If. The Segovia, a new liner being built at Newport News, Virginia. for the United Mail Steamship Company, was reduced to a smouldering wreck yesterday afternoon after a fire which started yesterday morning and continued for the greater373 words
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Article186 1932-01-23 17 Sir Bertram Hayes' Reply to Critics Sir Bertram Hayes, formerly Commodore of the White Star Line, speaking at Liverpool said it was often said sailors are not sailors' nowadays. "You can take it from me and I speak from experience in both sail and steam he186 words
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Article354 1932-01-23 17 Whitney Yacht Sumar Logs 75,000 Miles If tver a vessel deserved the name of "Restless" or "Wanderer," it is the private yacht bumar. cwned by David C. Whitney of Detroit. In five years this dependable craft has crossed and recrossed Ll2 waters cf the globe. Cruising354 words
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Article378 1932-01-23 17 Worst Year in 1931 The Nippon Yusen Kalsha, the leading Japanese shipping company, had its worst year in 1931 for the last five-year period so far as freight transportation between China and Japan is concerned, according to statistics just made public. During 1931 N.Y.K. vessels carried goods from378 words
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Article86 1932-01-23 17 England to America in a Tiny Sloop London, Jan. 5. Ahto Walter, the hardy Esthonian, who last year took his small twenty-four foot sloop "Ahto" across the Atlantic and back, is out now for an even greater record of courage. He and his brother, Yarillo, and three other86 words
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Article80 1932-01-23 17 Shipping Under Construction In U.K. Lowest Since 1887 London, Jan. 12. The amount of shipping under construction in the United Kingdom during December was the lowest since 1887, according to Lloyd's Register quarterly report, which gives the figures at 400,505 tons, representing a decrease of 1,688 tons80 words
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Advertisement444 1932-01-23 17 THE Singapore Free Press Daily ana Weekly Editions) Bea d Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. 6066. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. he premier morning daily in Malaya. livered with the Chota Hazri each norning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber nd tin cables appear daily. Special features include444 words
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Advertisement403 1932-01-23 17 TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA VjF AND MOST OF THE U.S.A. \Vf l he +u e C n Route of th e Canadian National Railways.' J eethe best of the marvellous Canadian Rockies— stay at Jasper aaß Park Lodge in the heart of wondrous mountain beauty or MJU^. travel straight through403 words
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Article382 1932-01-23 18 RADIO NOTES NEWS The 8.8.C. and Ultra Short Waves Tests to be Made (By Our Wireless Correspondent) What is the truth, and the whole truth, about the B-B.C.'s intentions in regard to ultra shortwave broadcasting? This question has exercised more than one apprehensive mind in the last few weeks, although382 words
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Article834 1932-01-23 18 i The voltage given by a single acciunu- J i la tor cell when fully charged and still I 1 charging, is about 2.6 veils, and when taken off charge, about 2.1. This falls 1 gradually during use, and the cell must be re-charged when it reaches834 words
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Article259 1932-01-23 18 The reader who was last week advisad to t»-y a resistance feed to the plate cf his first valve with the first L'. P, transformer coupled up through a 2 mfd. condencer. writes that his three-valve lottery amplifier has certainly tenefittcd by the change. While there is a259 words
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Article156 1932-01-23 18 "My set is louder without the screen grid" states a correspondent. Perhaps he might find it profitable to test his screen grid valve to eee if it is in good working order. There are several reasons for the trouble, if trouble it really is. The only way to156 words
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Article314 1932-01-23 18 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 from314 words
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Article285 1932-01-23 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. SATURDAY Overture from La Dame Blanche, Boieldieu; First suite from L'Arlesienne, G. Bizet; (a) Errinerung (for violoncello. Mme. Simone Chefnay) Hugo Becker, (b) Minuetto; En Bretagiie,285 words
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Article455 1932-01-23 18 The following are routine orders by Lieut SSVF 1 J T ReUly MC Commandi n? j Singapore. Jan. 20. Hospital Concessions It is notified for the information of all con. r«md that Volunteers who are desirous of availing themselves of the privilege of Hospital Concessions, must inform455 words
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Article101 1932-01-23 18 WRONG C ONNECTIONS a resdM Kucb in the M recently acquired :i ■Bd btft Wired U lip to idmgtotaM The :ft \vou!d Dol v I te t ;ill my c Mt if th in the r-pht plac I exct-pt, Lhtf an the <;■ th-j ncsativo ride Of the to the101 words
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Article65 1932-01-23 18 Man WhB v -»t :lt Clemencfti Th:- C I MM vicl-ifirn <• who. in Ii: at M. Clcmcnci' u the i Cottin w. met was eon p: si BBHnt and lie stat'-d tlMl I his child, who i 111 in this c.ty. Thi but he was n65 words
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Article55 1932-01-23 18 has been pranted: (a) The rttk n. place as possible. d (b\ The bolt m locked up in a Hptl Annual Chrismas Trc<The Commandrui! who so generoush ■i'-' !l %V* entertainment an 1 al assisted in many t>t!^ success. fM The accounts ot tli have been" placed In I! be55 words
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Advertisement392 1932-01-23 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong392 words
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Advertisement329 1932-01-23 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England* Capital ii.ouu.uuo 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. Shelf ord Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto. Bart. Sir329 words
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Advertisement119 1932-01-23 18 SOUTH im BRITISH INSURANCE COMPAKI FIRE. MARINE, trTy AND MOTOR c\ R INSURANCE \<(E PTEDh LOWEST CURRENT R T L C. lIABOOLIoith f Office: i IHF EASTERN UNITFt ASSURANCE CORPORATION WEE, .Marine MOTOR <\\R AND PERSONAL ACCIDn INSURANCE, L. G. JOHNSON: C., n ,ral W HEAD OIFKF Mabrr. s, Sincaporr.119 words
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Miscellaneous140 1932-01-23 18 KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 a.m. PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 BBritish Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of140 words
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Article403 1932-01-23 19 te 4 Additions to the Library „.n ations wt-r- issued or ■i in <1 Statistics. S.S the i>:'rtod from January Inc] Hive, and are available r f.nnee Library. Fullerrc Application may b; of \hv public resident in UMM publication.* for re,.,,M» »V TIIF. DKPARTMENT 4 Rubbei bjf port*403 words
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Article155 1932-01-23 19 Singapore Jan. 22. In the absence of further restriction news holders became nervous end with little support from London and New York, the market had a distinct set-back. An increase in Malayan Stocks of nearly 12,000 tens did not assist the situation, and apart from the155 words
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Article367 1932-01-23 19 A Possible New Industry for Malaya In the December supplement to Nature appears a review of a book by W. Raitt. of Burma, entitled "The Digestion of Grasses and Bamboo fo- Paper- Making. which suggest the pcssibilily oL a new industry for Mala\a. In »r Mr.367 words
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Article343 1932-01-23 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES January 22. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 24 5|32 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 132 London. 60 days' sight 2,3 31 32 London. 30 days' sight 2 3 15|16 London, demand 2j3 7 London, T.T. 23 13(16 Lyons, Paris, demand 960 Hamburg, demand343 words
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63 1932-01-23 19 January 22nd.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 9» 4 9 ;t Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb. 9*s 9 1 Mar. 9^ 9*i April- June 9 7^ 10 July-Sept. 10% 10'.. Tone of Market: Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet63 words
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Article364 1932-01-23 19 (British Radio Official Service' Jan. I 26 21. Amsterdam 8 13 32 8.61 S 6L Athens 265 272 u 267 V* Bombay ls. 6 5 32d. ls. 6-^d. Is. 6 l *d Berlin 14 14 11 16 14 65 Brussels 24 24.85 24 131*3 Bucharest 565 577» 2 5774364 words
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Article583 1932-01-23 19 mparativp statement of the value of Foreign Trade, including parcel post, bullion and coin, in 1930 and 1931. imports Total Trade IMPORTS EXPORTS 1930 193! 193 1931 Total Increase Grand Mer- Parcel Bui- Grand Increase Total M er- Incr r> ecr Total chan- Post lion and Total583 words
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Article763 1932-01-23 19 FRIDAY. JAN. 22ND, 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang cfj 24s 25s Austral Malay 18a 20s Ayer Hitam <ss> 10s 3d 11s 3d Bangrin Tin 10s 3d 11s id Batang Padang ($1) 07 Vi 12 H Batu Caves ($1) 24 28 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40763 words
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Article281 1932-01-23 19 Singapore, Jan. 21. The local market has been dull and prices have declined from 10 l H to 9 since last Thursday. This morning's cables quote London unchanged at 2 15 l fid. and New York down l lfi, to 4'» gold. These prices indicate declines of281 words
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Article131 1932-01-23 19 Changes in Representative Prices i Unlteo Ftvm A&oclauocP New York. Jan. 2» 21. American Can. Com. 63"* 63 Cities Service 6% 6%. Colombia Gas and Eler. 13% 14 Curtis Wright 1% 1»4 Electric Bond and Share 12% Gen. Electric 22% 22 Gen. Motors 23*4 23% Nat.131 words
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Article62 1932-01-23 19 Statement of Past Year's Results I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, Jan. 22. Anglo-Dutch Plantations (Java) has issued a circular stating the results for the year. The ca^h profit is sufficient to cover the debentures and sinking fund guarantees, but no dividend will be paid. Tamiang report shows a62 words
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Article323 1932-01-23 19 Low Production Costs At the twenty-second ordinary general meeting of Lumut Rubber Estates, Limited. Sir Prank A. Swettenham. (the chairman), in the course of his speech, said: Our financial year produced 1.221.435 Ib. of rubber, which was sold at an average net price of 3.29d. per lb..323 words
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Article65 1932-01-23 19 New DclHi. Jan. 14. Evidence of India's financial strength was revealed by the announcement that the Oovernment is arranging to re-pay on the 1 5th the 5 per cent sterling loan of £15»000.00t. The favourable exchange during the last three months has enabled the Ooaernment to make large65 words
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Advertisement76 1932-01-23 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance in force over $*****,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. < Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with76 words
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Article626 1932-01-23 20 HENRY INJURED Weakened S.C.C. Side Outplayed Combined Colleges ..5; S.C.C 4. The S.C.C. lost to the Combined Colleges by the odd gcal in nine at Raffles College yesterday evening. This was not a true indication of the play, however, fcr the Club, playing with ten men626 words
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Article78 1932-01-23 20 To-day's Match Against H.M.S. Kent The S.C.C. have an interesting Rugby fixture on the Padang this afternoon against H.M.S. Kent, the China Station flagship. The S.C.C. team will be: D. R. Harper; H. F. A. Jackson, J. L. Bonnar, J. C. Cooke, G. E. Tatham; J. M. Houghton,78 words
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Article33 1932-01-23 20 Representatives of Clubs who have received no intimat on are invited to be present at the S.C.C. on Monday at 5 o'clock, when arrangements for 1932 season's fixtures will be made.33 words
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Article17 1932-01-23 20 Owing to Thaipusam there will be no tennis at the S.C.C. to-day.17 words
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Article215 1932-01-23 20 L. G. Rcbertson, formerly of Singapore, has been selected as a member cf the Hong Kong inter-p-rrt Rugby XV. Although he usually played i s a half cv centre threequarl-ar In Singapore. Robertson is playing forward in the Hong Kona side. The now year of the greyhound racing season did215 words
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Article406 1932-01-23 20 WIN FOR ROBINSONS Nine Goals Against Sime Darby's Rrbirscns 9: Sime Darby. 1. Robinson and Co. had an easy passage through the first round of the Commercial Cup competition, beating Sime Darby by nine goals to one at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday. Robinsons were the first406 words
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Article135 1932-01-23 20 Team to Meet Gloucester Regiment [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Jan. 22. The last Rugby thrill of the season in Perak is to-morrow's vist of the Gloucester fifteen fiom Singapore for which Perak is putting into the field a full strength team. The soldiers snatched victory by the135 words
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Article80 1932-01-23 20 Chinese vs. China Station Flagship Attention is drawn to the attractive soccer fixture which has been arranged for the Anson Road Stadium, this afternoon between the Chinese and H.M.S. Kent. The proceeds will be given to the Unemployment Funds. Admission will be 50, 25, and 10 cents. A80 words
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Article155 1932-01-23 20 "All-Blacks" Visit in 1936 New Zealand, it was stated at a meeting of the Committee of the Rugby Union, have accepted the invitation issued to them by the four Home Unions to tour Great Britain in the season of 1936-37. The Rugby Union of Canada also accepted the155 words
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Article54 1932-01-23 20 N. C. Begg Committed to House of Detention N. C. Begg was yesterday afternoon produced by Chief Detective Inspector Porter in the Second Police Court and charged with vagrancy. Accused pleaded guilty to the charge and an order was made by Mr. Clayton, to send him to54 words
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Article45 1932-01-23 20 The Singapore Literary and Musical So- ciety is called upon to furnish proof of its existence under the Societies Ordinance. The Government Gazette announces that Mj Phang Hup Teclc. Clerk Class 1 1, Posts and Telegraphs, Singhpo e, iias been dismissed from the public service;45 words
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Article277 1932-01-23 20 PENANG RACES Weights for To-day's Amateur Meeting The following are the handicaps for the amateur meeting being held to-day by the Penang Polo Club in conjunction with Penang Turf Club. Race 1. Registered Polo Ponies Division 1 Abt. 2 Furlongs. 2. 30 p.m. Speedometer 14, Jadi 13,277 words
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Article386 1932-01-23 20 A New Club in Paris Paris. Visitors still arrive expecting to find themselves "in the throes of depression, since They have been so advised by their newspaper headlines at home, but there is a feeling that everything will begin to brighten up in the New Year. Of thLs386 words
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Article81 1932-01-23 20 Change Being Considered for This Year Dublin, Jan. 13. The Hospital Trust is considering replacing the Irish Hospitals Sweepstake on the Manchester November Handicap by one on the Cesarewttch which is to be run at Newmarket on November 12. A certificate of sole and exclusive privileges vnder81 words
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Article570 1932-01-23 20 CHELSEA AND WEST HAM Aston Villa's Task at Portsmouth To-day the F.A. Cup competition will be carried a stage further by the completion of the fourth round, the 32 clubs remaining in the competition being 17 First? Division, 8 Second Division, and 7 Third Division,570 words
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Article244 1932-01-23 20 R.A.M.C. Investigation on Endurance The results of a study of the influence of smoking upon the endurance of runners are given in the "Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps" and quoted in the "Lancet." "Profiting by the oportunities afforded by the three-mile cross-country run held at244 words
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Article114 1932-01-23 20 The Yayu Athletic Party and the Chaptered Bank (Local Staff) Recreation Club have been exempted from registration. The following appeared in Tennis IllustratedMr. Carveth Wells, an American traveller, at a luncheon of the Explorers' Club in New York, told of a strange Malay bouncing fish. "I saw a Malay boy114 words
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