The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 February 1932
1932-02-06
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-02-06 1 The Singapore Free Press ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1932. 10 CENTS. v 13,563.16 words
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Article356 1932-02-06 1 There has been a furious aerial battle over Shanghai as a result of which one Japanese plane was shot down and two made forced landings m Chinese lines. 1,000 Japanese reinforcements are reported to have landed and been thrown into the battle fine Page 11. Messrs. H.356 words
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Article1524 1932-02-06 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostri ett farrago Libelli Juvenal. Singapore on Monday will part with regret from one of its most Interesting personalities m the person of Mrs. E. F. Howell. Mrs. H o well and her late husband arrived here many years ago when times m1,524 words
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Advertisement144 1932-02-06 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. Raffles Hotel 22 ent Accommodation with y^ t dern Sanitation y^ yS fO-NIGOrf ATTRACTION y^ y^ y/ SPECIAL DINNER y^ DANCE. X^V JZ^fcr X TO MIDNIGHT S^F*rl+'^ y'j&jr *y4$S SUNDAY, FEB. 7th. GRAND ORCHESTRAL /*s'144 words
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Advertisement352 1932-02-06 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TO-NIGHT I Sunday Night SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE No extra charge for THE EUROPE after Dinner Dancing. dinner dance $3.00. STRING QUARTETTE MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH FROM Will PI AY I IfUT 12.30 P.M. TO 1.30 P.M. AND DURING ILL ILA I LIUM 1 TIFFIN. ALSO FROM352 words
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Advertisement174 1932-02-06 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema programmes Page 9. Attractions at the Hotels Page 1. Wassiamull's for dress linen Page 11. Exide "44" is a good battery at a low price Page 4. Urodonal relieves gout, rheumatism and sciatica Page 3. Chivers' Olde English marmalade for breakfast Page 8. Caldbeck's superior Old Brown174 words
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Advertisement11 1932-02-06 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article110 1932-02-06 2 Land Claims Case Objections to the award of the Collector of Land Revenue for several lots of land m Bayan Lepas. Penang. proposed to be acquired for the aerodrome site, were heard on Tuesday m the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Whitley and two Assessors. Messrs. M. J.Straits Echo - 110 words
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Article26 1932-02-06 2 Lady Soowdeu - Lady Soowdeu. 1/ I were a dictator I would compel everybody In the country whether he had a voice or not to Veurn how to sing.—26 words
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Advertisement971 1932-02-06 2 BUSINESS CARDS. I tenders. S=^ g SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL NOTICE 55, Cairnhill Eoad, Singapore. TENDERS. Open to patients under the care of their .< own doctor. European .Sisters. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now MISS MOLLIE McGRATH, lasted tor «><? following materials or services Telephone 4110971 words
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Advertisement411 1932-02-06 2 Stronger Nerves Increased Energy 9 SLEEPLESSNESS a By using Sanatogen you w_fl -_Es£\ W n en i° T B unc healthy sleep j^l'yiii again, because Sanatogen taket *wis tv'S^S away Cau9e your ,W?l> >V QP^ rf%( j5 lettoeee your nerve-weaknest p More than 24,000 physician* all \Scv l^___S__d over the411 words
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Advertisement214 1932-02-06 2 AUCTION SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SINGAPORE TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES To be held at The Saleroom of Messrs. Ching Keng Lee A Company Limited. Raffles Chambers, Raffle* Place, Singapore. On Monday, Feb. 15th, at 2.30 p.m j PARTICULARS. ESTATE OF CHIA AH THJ A (Deceased) Lot I— Valuable214 words
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Advertisement43 1932-02-06 2 YOUR SAFEdUAM A EVANS* Aa*"g W Tn* T "2 mEtkt Jt v reie j m J A EVAN* #1 Pastm ff W »»^J^SfIS9 mOF mmtkt Till <•* f*9.mm UADJIHS p^ mWmM rely >u>o_ VAR^lof*• Wt Bold bT r ',S'rl9*" T m Sg i»r» &rt*v*^^o43 words
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Miscellaneous230 1932-02-06 2 THE WEEK Saturday, 6th. High Water. 10.00, 9.4 ft.. 23.44. 8.8 ft. Chinese New Year. Golf: Garrison G.C. Governor's Cup. Island G.C. Chinese New Year Competition. Tennis: L.L.T.C. Tournament begins. Hockey. Chinese vs. H.K.S. Battery. V.M.C.A. ground. Boxing at New World: Battling Guillermo vs. Syd Nash. R.A0.8. Dance at S.V.C.230 words
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Article589 1932-02-06 3 KING WITH 2 QUEENS "Polygamy is an Advantage To Women" 'The advancement of the world is m the hands of women. The developmcn. of a country is simultaneous with the advancement of its women." Transjordania's ruler was speaking the Emir Abdullah, an Oriental potentate, descendant of a589 words
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Article368 1932-02-06 3 Mother's Dilemma m Naming A Child Every year for 219 years a new volume of Debrett, that complete record of the names and families of the distinguished people of Britain has appeared with unfailing regularity. And each time it has been found necessary to increase its368 words
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Article1173 1932-02-06 3 BANQUET DRAMA Intimate Talks With Royalty The Saturday Evening Post of Philadelphia, reveals extracts from a remarkable and hitheito unpublished letter written by Theodore Roosevelt, twice President of the United States, to a friend m 1911, a year after the funeral of King Edward VII.. which h1,173 words
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Article114 1932-02-06 3 Wants to Return to Russia Moscow, Jan. 26 Reports that the world-famous singer Chaliapine, who has been a voluntary refugee from Russia for these past years, wishes to make his peace with the Soviet Russian Government m order to return definitely and settle down m his Russian home, are114 words
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Article169 1932-02-06 3 Over More Looms Per Weaver System London, Jan. 23. The danger ot a strike m the Lancashire cotton industry has arisen, owing to the action of the Burnley and District Textile Trades Federation, which has issued a ballot paper to their members asking them to record169 words
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Article220 1932-02-06 3 Bomb Explosion Kills Two U.S. Officials Eastom (Pennsylvania), Dec. 30. Five parcels containing infernal machines, posted here to-day, caused the death of tw* men and the maiming of three others. They were designed to explode when opened, but one of them burst prematurely m the hands of220 words
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Advertisement402 1932-02-06 3 r To Your Health! ft .jfmK^ ii mmmPh^L' /T^m W/WIiSl 'fclfkm. AmWF Am\ \m\\ I must say you look a different fellow since you took my advice and URODONAL A typical conversation this, between two of those good fellows ail know, just reaching that age when care must be exercised402 words
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Advertisement212 1932-02-06 3 YOU CANNOT PUMP UStar_"*" "!T__rt I I W _tm mm a' m\ M cfS I t^^^ft 1 hflf^j^l~-— -^^F -j_t^V /mmm fßf^^ft mmmm^\ __M______—___f '"ll rffwT^l^y __F_n¥i y JM_____________________________M____p n m j mm f mmmm mmm m* mw m^ jm Sufficiently re the Merits of i i i WORTHINGTON r212 words
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Article632 1932-02-06 4 MEDICINE IN 1931 Progress of Cancer Research Medical progress m 1931 has not been marked by any sensational discovery but m many ways there have been important advances, writes The Morning Post Medical Ccrr.spondent. There has boen an increased use of a new form of632 words
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Article134 1932-02-06 4 Car Collision m Madras Madras, Jan. 24. Lady Beatrix Stanley and Miss Stanley, accompanied by Sir Charles Buchanan, while driving to the Cathedral this morning from Government House, met with an accident opposite the Teachers' Colege, Saldapet. t is aleged tha*. a This coming from the opposite134 words
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Article77 1932-02-06 4 Young Man's Radio Error Sydney, A young man named Leigh Holdsworth Auton, was electrocuted while listening to a wrestling broadcast on a home-made crystal received at Brooklyn, a suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. Desiring comfort, he took the set into the bathroom, and lay m the bath77 words
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Article24 1932-02-06 4 Death of Mr. William Wrigley Phoenix, (Arizona), Jan. 26. The death is announced of Mr. William Wrigley, the chewing gum king.24 words
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Article1214 1932-02-06 4 SWEDEN INTERESTED Erin Earns Scandinavia's Appreciation (From Our Own Correspondent) Dublin, Jan, 4. Foreign people are learning more and more of that island of which they have heard so much m the past years, and every effort is being made by the Government of the1,214 words
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Article156 1932-02-06 4 Link With South Africa London Jan. 23. The opening of a telephone service to South Africa from England on February Ist, at a charge of £2 a minute, with a minimum of £6 for three minutes, marks the completion of another link m the huge chain by156 words
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Article117 1932-02-06 4 Gargling Parade and Dress Innovations London, Jan. 23. The pursuit of health and efficiency by the War Office promises to convert the British Army Into a first class sanatorium. A morning gargling parade was recently instituted as a preventive of influenza, and, while the authorities are117 words
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Article227 1932-02-06 4 Many Continental Visitors [By Dutch Air Mail] (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 22. London is rapidly becoming the most popular centre m Europe for Continental tourists. Its popularity has hitherto been hindered mostly by the fact, that Continental visitors found lt too expensive owing to the227 words
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Article214 1932-02-06 4 Annual Meeting of the Association U^r^™ 1 < re f P° r r^ Chinese StudentsLiterary Association, presented at the annual meeting at the Association's premises 343-C New Bridge Road states that although the AsZou& faCCd hard year WaS able to P ull The Association had been successful m214 words
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Article277 1932-02-06 4 The Routine orders by Lieut Col It J I Reilly, M.C. Commanding S.S.V.F. are v tolows. Singapore. Feb. 1 Ranges The following Range allotments arc publaW for Information: Buses leave Drill Hall. Sat. Sun. Bukit Timah R. Farm I 2 p.m. 7.30 a.m 13.2.32 "B" Coy. Table277 words
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Article52 1932-02-06 4 m In aid ol the flflflflW p *J^Tsd»jfß the Ladies' Work Par 0 n of Work m the Tom: to kind f L April sth. Gifts of money <' r gratefully received bj mb ji»n< I P;irty or may be tf Cavanagh Road. Larti in H^, a note of the52 words
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Advertisement370 1932-02-06 4 I ■P^^^T' mt *i ;-»i~-"5"*5*_a --'.-< ~*i I -..5 r^ la. r^ z ISllenburgs Foods The 'Allenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of babies m hot climates. They are germ free and their use is an absolute guarantee against infantile diarrhoea and cholera. Milk Food No. 1 Milk370 words
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Advertisement57 1932-02-06 4 trXibrtm 11 A A" M^ A l. T^r /GOOD **w Recommended for the car owner seeking a reliable battery at a low price— made for the motorist who must practise economy— the Exide '44* maintains the high standard for which Exide Batteries are famous throughout the world* _/^i2i^B Sole Agents57 words
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Article1134 1932-02-06 5 IN ACTION IN 1794 Balloon m Franco-Austrian War I was much surprised recently to encounter, among some old French records, detailed tidings cf a properly organised air force which was used by the French armies m their operations against the invading Austrians so long ago1,134 words
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Article578 1932-02-06 5 MEDICAL REPORT Work of Clinics and Other Centres The annual report of the Federated Malay States Medical Department for 1930, Social Hygiene Section, is contained m Health and Empire, the journal of the British Council of Social Hygiene for December 1931. The estimated population of the578 words
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Article261 1932-02-06 5 Medical and Sanitary Report, 1930 i The estimated civil population of the Colony was 1,074,400, but there are no accurate statistical figures owing to tne constant movement of people m and out. while a considerable number of births are never reported. Over 100.000 Chinese live m boats about261 words
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Article1719 1932-02-06 5 DAVID LEWIS Pioneer of Departmental Store Stand on London Bridge any evening at jeven and see scores of thousands of home-vard-bound City girls indistinguishable from luchesses as far as their silken hose and cut? ihoes and chic hats are concerned buttoning heir warm-little, rr art-lit-tle1,719 words
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Article111 1932-02-06 5 Cost Expected to be £9,000,000 Sydney. The cost of the Harbour Bridge is now expected to be £9,900,000 This figure includes the cost of resumption, the residues of which may later return £1,000,000. Alterations to awards and the 44-hour week J have increared the original estimate by £720,--000.111 words
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Article79 1932-02-06 5 "Wizard" Smith on 90-Mile Beach London. Jan. 26. On a 90 -miles Beach m New Zealand, "Wizard" Smith, the famous Australian motorist, to-day broke the world's record for 10-mlles. beating the existing world's record by an apl proximate speed of 150 miles per hour, while I the79 words
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Advertisement211 1932-02-06 5 I FR ANKELS I m KRSUS *> I REST I m a\\ I. THREE JUDGES Ir, m DKLIVERED X i .nimous I VERDICT m our ♦> I FAVOUR I I SHEER MERIT CORRECT QUALITY Wt, (ORRECT PRICE M CORRKCT SERVICE I I ACTS 1- NOT V 1 FANCIES!! I SINGAPORF211 words
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Advertisement67 1932-02-06 5 mm \^A Am Wl\^^^mM _X ___B _K_l mm mmw^ \H \-^'mr* '^^HH_____h_____T__Bi__l_i__r V z wm j_H TW__L___if S.». B mp^ m mm '"'•^s__>_____iU^^^ _B Gate; be safe \v/t£ a/lcafi B *••■■«-_■**__■•_<«__> fiJ^^J S AgsmU for S. Malaya, SarawaM, <Om,mmAn**r I t*^S_l I SASSOON CO., M* USr' I SINGAPORE. ASK FOR67 words
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Article, Illustration1597 1932-02-06 6 POPULARITY OF BRITISH FILMS IN FAR EAST [By Our Film Correspondent] close upon the announcement some few days ago that the Pavilion Theatre had entered into a contract for a large number of British films which will be shown In Singapore, I had a chat with Mr. St. E. Williams,1,597 words
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Article, Illustration312 1932-02-06 6 Hollywood Seven pictures m preparation at the Fox Film Studios are examples of the company's policy of having big nam.s m the cast of its productions: •Good Sport." Linda Watkins' second picture for Fox. has John Boles, Hedda Hopper. Claire Maynard. Greta Nissen. Minna Gombell.312 words
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Article, Illustration800 1932-02-06 6 MOLLIE MERRICK - In Hollywood To-day MOLLIE MERRICK (BY Hollywood. Tarzan to be Filmed Johnny Weismuiler, world champion swimmer, is to take the part of Tarzan m the film of that name which Metro-Golwyn -Mayer are to adapt from the novel of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Wheeler-Woolsey Tour According to local rumour Bert Wheeler800 words
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Article, Illustration1212 1932-02-06 6 IVAN SHARPE - Attractive Football or Points IVAN SHARPE FUTURE OF CUP COMPETITIQx (By TTHIS is the day when football clubs have to make difficult decisions. They are torn between the conflicting tasks of providing a team that will play attractive football or a team which, by less entertaining methods, will secure points1,212 words
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Article3036 1932-02-06 7 -MGANirS PROGRESS kere EfcP are Traded for Matches report m Trengganu Mr. O. ;...wuig interesting record. the western half of th* rr ipanelj ,*>pulated and difficult f nst to record that m bf a Government Officer IttngfHM River he found ponga had no knowledge3,036 words
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Advertisement266 1932-02-06 7 WHY 1,750,000 PEOPLE I CHOOSE FRIGIDAIRE ♦> 2 lt wi jj give you more efficient refrigeration with surprising economy. Refrigeration that can be controlled by means of mLkmmW the 4 CoW control." Refrigeration suitable for vegetables by means of the "Hydrator." V mmmmmm 1,1 4 p it js dependable and266 words
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Article948 1932-02-06 8 MISCHIEVOUS BEARS Chasing Monkeys Up And Down Rigging IBy Dutch Air Mail) London, Jan. 22. An amazing story of a menagerie amok on the high seas has just reached London. It happened on the liner Fordsdale. south of the Equator on a trip from London948 words
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Article79 1932-02-06 8 H.H. the Sultan of Deli, accompanied by the I Tengku Perdana Mentri, the Tengku Temen- gong of Deli and others, left Ipoh on Wednesi day last m the Perak State Saloon for Penang. In spite of the heavy and continuous rain the previous night, H.H. the Sultan of Deli was79 words
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Article452 1932-02-06 8 Singapore. Jan. 29. The prices quoted are generally those cunent at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other marketthere may be small variations. MEAT Beef Steak (Round. Kati 40 Beef stew or curry do 30 Pork, lean do 50 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) do 40 Mutton452 words
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Article314 1932-02-06 8 WEATHER FORECAST Extraordinary Conditions m Britain IBy Dutch Air Mail] (From Our Own Correspondent > London. Jan. 22. We are still having extraordinary weather warm, but with periodic mm gales. Throughout last week the average temperature m England was IS sixteen degrees above normal. while314 words
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Article182 1932-02-06 8 Hanker Dies Al Brtikfal Ttbk I t i I liv Dutch I I When he w 'm Rookery Paik. foxford Buffo! I don. Sir Htrbert jfrmMtag d of Barclays Bank. dM In I broakfast table to-day I His car v._ I him to Imuiimllwii <**■ train I182 words
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Article73 1932-02-06 8 visit to Patoa Irraaf* mM a Durum 'I 27-the annual branch th- be hold at tti. G I A number y J this meeting <*■ profession f:;r attend. Includii M Siput. the retlrm I i^ An attractiv-- w p> 1 which includes e» lo a^ f^JJM73 words
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Advertisement293 1932-02-06 8 L i_____n__f_L Vr Amw^ .Jf __P__^^______ MORNING TONIC j ftL/ffff Test Olde English MarmslaJt ..t i akf <st /^*A \%J[j_J. (o-mnrrow and \ou w 11 understand the «ecrel film of its world-wide popularity. Its (teildOtM. L^T^ l^^t^JjLW p quant fl ivour is irrcsistii 1 iuni make> sou V^ want to293 words
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Advertisement136 1932-02-06 8 gone There are hundreds of mothers who to pick up right away never looked could tell you to this day when and Da ck again! where it was that someone uttered "Lactogen" is good rich farm milk the word "Lactogen." Perhaps it was every dro P <* the cre *m136 words
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Advertisement242 1932-02-06 9 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY MOUNT EMILY PUBLIC BATHS Chinese New Year-Holiday Time-Table Saturday. Sunday and Monday. February 6th, 7th and Bth 9 a.m. 12.15 p.m. Mixed Bathing 20 cents. (Men admitted only by ladies' introduction) 2— 3.45 p.m. Men and Boys 10 cents. 1.1") 6 p.m. do 10 cents. Victoria Memorial Hall242 words
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Advertisement331 1932-02-06 9 Extends Hearty Sew Year Greetings to all our Chinese Patrons. j SPECIAL iTf-tTINKE j TO-DAY 3.15 j ot\ TONIGfIT jlisj i. Last Night of Warner Bros, magnificent Production that is a credit to the Film Industry The Finest Actor on Stage or Screen JOHN BARRYMORE m "SVENGALI" GEORGE DU MAURIER'S331 words
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Advertisement148 1932-02-06 9 ALHAMBRA TRIUMPHS AGAIN! All Laugh Records Smashed by Last I Night's Huge Crowds Stop Worrying and Join m the Fllf TO DAY AT <i.l£ 0.1 I BUSTER KEATON CLIFF EDWARDS m Sidewalks of New York Jliiti ■_<><»« »Ko SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY" A Groat fallow for tho Whole* Family i^ W______^__HH^B^Baßß^^^^H^^HHß_____MM________i148 words
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Article863 1932-02-06 10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1932 ARE WE ON THE RIGHT ROAD? In opposing measures for rubber restriction as we have consistently done from the days when it was first proposed, we have always recognised that conditions might arise which would so reduce the industry before it could re-establish863 words
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Article298 1932-02-06 10 Mr. A. W. Hay, M.C.S., returned from leave on January 23rd 1932. Mr. R. Ackrlll, 0.C.P.D., Seremban, has proceeded on home leave. He Is succeeded by Mr. A. M. Livingstone. Mr. W. E. Rigby, M.C.S., is to be a Deputy Commissioner of Stamps and Deputy Commissioner of Estate Duties. Lieutenant,298 words
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Article296 1932-02-06 10 Visit of Mr. Clive Carey Patrons of Raffles Hotel attending the Sunday^ evening concert will have the opportunity of listening to an accomplished singer. Mr. Clive Carey, who is passing through Singapore. Mr. Carey has a baritone voice and specialises m those English folk scngs which the Westminster296 words
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Article284 1932-02-06 10 Buster Keaton m Sidewalks, of New York Buster Keaton. the comedian who never smiles but who can always make one roar with laughter, is back In his old style of comedy In the picture. Sidewalks of New York, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer production, which ls on at284 words
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Article117 1932-02-06 10 To Remove from E. and O. Hotel (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 5. In the Supreme Court to-day Mr. Justice Whitley gave judgment In the suit between the Official Assignee and Mrs. Mary Sarkies. widow of Mr. Arshak Sarkies. for possession of the Victory annexe of117 words
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Article86 1932-02-06 10 Sir John Scott Returns From Leave The Colonial Secretary, Sir John Scott, accompanied by Lady Scott, returned from leave yesterday, having made the voyage from Europe m the new P. and O. liner Carthage, on her maiden voyage to the East. Mr. M. B. Shelley, who has86 words
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Article119 1932-02-06 10 Alleged Attempt to Avoid Public Examination A Chinese named Ang Boon Sam was yesterday produced before the Third Police Magistrate, Mr. A. W. Hay, and charged with quitting the Colony during the months of December 1928, January and February 1929 with Intent to avoid public examination by119 words
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Article25 1932-02-06 10 Lieutenant C. W. Dawson, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force is transfcred to the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Reserve of Officers, with effect from January, lst 1932.25 words
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Article581 1932-02-06 10 I ENGLISHJMEC E GOOD? Effect of Japanese m* and Exchange News of a flourish; nesB news indeed m th. conveyed co stud, r.- aa^ H. M. Preston, rep b| Dyers' Association. Ltd the D.E.1.. the fir t .'^.T s^ nected with the CoL Uni- m the Chem.581 words
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Article80 1932-02-06 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK Tff AND RUBBER PRICES TFREE PRESS SERVICE-COPYBIGK^ London. Feb. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and \m notify to-day's tin prices as fouowv Spot £139» 8 (£139 7 16) For**' £141 13 16 (£142* 8 The market is quiet. i Messrs. Symington ana j 'notify to-day's rubber80 words
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Article52 1932-02-06 10 ADMIRALJOGO To the Editor. 4**4 Sir.- -Tour sUtenvr. instant that Admiral I Is untrue. Admiral 1 Gfnff»l to-day. Tou probably refer who defeated the k Japanese War. ly Such errors of this ••wide knowledge.' P"** Eastern affairs. Yours ftr Hon? [Ed: We regret tlv Admiral Togo52 words
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Article36 1932-02-06 10 of C The following is tt* 3*^ Modern Symphonic Hotel to-morrow mornw Noon and Night. S Violin Solo. 'Llebesl vallerla Rustican;. g Sonata In E flat. On Lark. BalakelrofT. B. I berg; Symphonic Love Song. Rombert-36 words
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Advertisement229 1932-02-06 10 P—* mmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm CALDBECK SUPERIOR OLD BROWN SHERRY AN EXCELLENT APERITIF. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated m Shanghai, 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 St 5372. BY SPECIAL >s^]ftife^if TO H M THE APPOINTMENT dS^C"^®* KING OF SIAM. ESTD. tf^^^^C 1872. BEAUTIFUL GIFTS229 words
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Advertisement58 1932-02-06 10 THE FIRE BRIGADE of a Surrey village has only been called to two outbreaks m twelve months. It is said that some residents who had promising conflagrations were unsporting enough to extinguish them themselves. Here a "GAFLAC" FIRE POLICY is an essential protection against careless coolies. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE58 words
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2043 1932-02-06 11 JAPANESE 'PLANE SHOT DOWN DEATH AND DESTRUCTION BY LAND AND AIR I in__j____HM^H_______aM ALL QUIET AT WOOSUNG I he most important of the messages received from China thLs morning which are still scant owing to the shelling of cable heads rit!) the exception of a2,043 words
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Article124 1932-02-06 11 MRS. WALLACE'S SLAYER INSANE KLANG MURDER ECHO Prospects of Recovery Not Good (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 5. Several rumours which have been afloat since the arrest of Foo Fook Chong, the murderer of Mrs. Mina Wallace at Klang on November 16, caused by delay over a trial,124 words
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Article108 1932-02-06 11 May be Raised to 75 per cent, if Necessary [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 5. The Financial Times Amsterdam correspondent thinks that the new scheme regulatinj native production of rubber which is under consideration embraces restriction of native output. The Dutch believe that an official statement is expected108 words
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Article40 1932-02-06 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Feb. 5. Extraordinarily healthy conditions among the 12,000,000 population of Siam were again manifested for the week ending January 30 m which there were no cases of any notifiable diseases throughout the kingdom.40 words
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Article586 1932-02-06 11 LATEST ARRIVALS Flying Dentist's Painful Impressions "FED UP Two more were added to Singapore's growing army of visiting aviators yesterday with the arrival of Messrs. H. Jeffries and H. Jenkins, both Australians, who left England on December 27th last year on a leisurely flight back to their586 words
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Article222 1932-02-06 11 Old Explosives Dumped m Cecil Street As Will Rogers said, a war is no laughing matter, but one can get a good laugh cut of a war which ain't a war. Similarly, a bomb outrage is a matter of serious concern but when it occurs m a222 words
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Article117 1932-02-06 11 Doubt Whether Tin Will be Taxed [FREB PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 5. Until a complete list of exceptions to the revenue of 10 per cent is published it is impossible to say what thc effect will be on local products though products from the Colonies, Protectorates,117 words
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Article28 1932-02-06 11 Lieutenant A. C. Gilbert. Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Is to be Acting Captain whilst Second-in-Command of "C" (Scottish) Company, Singapore Volunteer Corps, with effect from January 21st, 1932.28 words
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Advertisement132 1932-02-06 11 NEW STOCKS HAVE ARRIVED t HONEY GRAINS The new fruit and nut breakfast food ■^——j i —.I i Eat Without fe j£ Crisp Preparation HONCtf' And QRAiNS Delicious. Fully -.MapletonS. Cooked *EAJRFAsr fooc. Sugar IBB_9______ Children Chinese Malay Aew Year Holidays Our Establishment will be Open as follows. SATURDAY 8.30132 words
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Article1201 1932-02-06 12 FLEXIBLE PLAN CHANCELLOR'S HISTORIC SPEECH COLONIES EXEMPTED [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Feb. 4. The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) made known to a crowded House of Commons to-day the Government's policy for dealing with the adverse trade balance by a comprehensive system of tariffs.1,201 words
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Article151 1932-02-06 12 KAYE DON'S RECORD BROKEN GAR WOOD'S SUCCESS i Recognition May be Withheld Miami (Florida), Jan. 27. The American challenger, Commodore Gar Wood, after many attempts to beat the British speed boat record of 110.28 miles per hour held by Mr. Kaye Don. to-day attained a speed of 111.785 miles per151 words
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Article426 1932-02-06 12 Government Houses For Penghulus The following summary of proceedings at the 334 th meeting of the Selangor State Council, held en Jan. 5. is supplied to us officially, says the Malay Mail. After opening speeches by His Highness the Sultan and the British Resident and the reading426 words
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Article66 1932-02-06 12 Offerings at Oriental Exhibition Stockholm, Jan. 27. The existence of a surprising number of European devotees of Buddha has been proved m a curious way. At the conclusion of the Chinese and Japanese Exhibition, innumerable silver coins were found behind Buddha images. i No Orientals had66 words
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Article282 1932-02-06 12 COMMUNIST CASE Young Chinese Change Their Minds An unexpected turn was taken yesterday when the case m which four young Chinese exstudents are charged with being members of two unlawful societies, the Anti-Imperialist League and the Malayan Students* Federation, were produced before the Third Police Magistrate.282 words
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Article595 1932-02-06 12 Malaya's Y.W.C.A. Worker m Australia Miss A. M. Bignall, who is the general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association m Kuala Lumpur, Malay States, is m Sydney for a few days, says the Sydney Morning Herald of Jan. 7th. and adds: and is revisiting the595 words
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Article96 1932-02-06 12 Derailment of Benares Express Patna, Jan. 28. The derailment on Wednesday of the Benares Express was an even more miraculous escape than Monday's derailment. While travelling at a speed of 55 miles per hour, the train rushed down a 40 foot embankment, with the engine burrowing into fields96 words
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Article291 1932-02-06 12 HELP UNEMPLOYED Response to Prince of Wales's Appeal London, Jan. 28. Hundreds of letters offering service m res- ponse to the Prince of Wales' appeal broadcast from the Albert Hall last night were received this morning at the offices of the National Council of Social291 words
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Article178 1932-02-06 12 Bonfires of Foreign Cloth m 1 1 Bombay t Bombay, Jan. 27. 1 1 An ugly feature of the Independence Day celebrations m Bombay was the bonfires of foreign cloth on public highways. i Numerous fires In the Hindu quarters of the city drew excited crowds into the178 words
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Article78 1932-02-06 12 I j Bombay, Jan. 26. j The windscreen of a European's motor car was broken as the result of stone-throwing by a crowd which assembled on Chowpatty Sands to celebrate Independence Day. It is reported that a European onlooker drew 1 the attention of a police party78 words
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Article176 1932-02-06 12 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending February 14th. Monday Bth. and Tuesday 9th. holiday. Wednesday 10th. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall SRA. (v) Battery Parade; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Bde. 1 Sig. Sec. Section Parade; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Depot Coy. "A" Recruits Course; 5.15176 words
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Article181 1932-02-06 12 [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Malacca, Feb. 3. Dr. W. A. Nicholas, medical officer m charge of the District Hospital, Jasln. has had to go to Singapore for Medical treatment. During I his absence Mr. F. J. Kessler, Senior Hospital Assistant attached to the Durian Daun Hospital, Malacca,181 words
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Article249 1932-02-06 12 BOMB HURLED Would-be Assassin's Escape Calcutta, Jan. 22. A bomb was thrown at noon into a railway saloon occupied by Mr. Harold Quinton. 1.C.5.. District Magistrate, Howrah. He was not hurt. The latest reports show that a definite attempt was made to assassinate Mr. Quinton by249 words
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Article69 1932-02-06 12 Ahmeuabad, Jan. 22. A threat to murder the local Police Inspector, Mr. Green, was found inscribed on the doors of the Police Station, m addition to boycott slogans. Allegedly mistaking a local cinema director for a European Police Inspector, two Khaddar- j clad men waylaid69 words
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Article100 1932-02-06 12 Unique Appointment at Lucknow Lucknow, Jan. 22 An Anglo-Indian widow has been recruited as a Head Constable attached to the Luckr.ov Police m connexion with the civil disobedi -nee movement, at a salary of Rs. 50 a month. She is without a uniform, but will be .;iv100 words
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Article254 1932-02-06 12 Experience of a Young: Japanese it sometimes happens that he who ventures into a lSdy's abode, entering m the conventional manner, through the front door, leaves the same premises, sooner than he expects and stands net upon the manner of his going, so to speak. But it254 words
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Article168 1932-02-06 12 Crash When Cruiser was m Persian Gulf With the return of H.MS. Emerald m Colombo, the death cf the cruiser's popular Flying Officer. Mr. P. D. Heinemann. has been revealed. Just before Christmas the Emerald was m the Persian Gulf and, calling at the Island of Bahrain,168 words
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Article50 1932-02-06 12 A prophet is not without honour, etc.. says the Malay Mail, which adds that none of the late Mr. Arthur Keyser's books appear to be m the local library; yet Arthur Keyser is still remembered m Jelcbu, where he wr. District Officer before he left to Join the Consular Service.50 words
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Article264 1932-02-06 12 "I WAS^APPRo ACBEI) Examination of Motnr r;^ employee Soon Eng X Cycle and Carriage CO., i examlnea as a witnbankruptcy of his fatti the Bankruptcy c Sproule yestcid.tv Questioned by Mr j Official Assign,, manager of ttM Natl- Witness knew Ana Koh H man and director264 words
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Article54 1932-02-06 12 MR. CAMPBELL ROGERS DISCHARGED On the application of Mr. P MH__Ml for deblor. A. C. Campbell R<>' one time a haulage contract c w. S.riEjap_* whose public examinati' :i t<>ok pbrv onlyl* last year and who was _-f..vd tn b» not a Burma Making work, waa granted h subject to54 words
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Article63 1932-02-06 12 Hi. Lordship granted I van rest of Mr. Alexandre M U tractor, whilst fixing bail $500 on 0H aplication of Mr. E. N. Taylor I been informed that tha bankrupt liad M Colcny. The position was that he attend the Bankruptcy o i matter of the63 words
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Article60 1932-02-06 12 HOTEL CHIT L IABILITY The examination of IU I Beotta R~nd. Sir bankruptcy of Sarki. B Journed; tirs time to i gala to a I Registrar. Mr De -.'ii eont'-sted hi> li .bihty to signed by him al Rail] (as he wai not m :i po ltl 11 settle such60 words
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Article120 1932-02-06 12 Played When Bdte Falling Sir John Burden at ti gMt the m >t graphic the hurricane which laid 10th. Hanovim: M n pi-rience of Government H glO than that of House war, gla. bibiy laved the fact that the h aonrae lo the flm of terror whk120 words
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Article67 1932-02-06 12 rtS The efforts of tbl Cft I the leakage ct Oennai <„.».-- to-day m the arrest who is believed to ha' Da.'*transferrhvr loi The nanr* of thi b cd. ItMiiflh it is atatad representative of the I Singer and Friedl.iend. i ed m the Marl-nbad expn crossed the67 words
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Article1582 1932-02-06 13 tiy Dutch Air Mail WALES' VICTORY OVIIR ENGLAND MASTERY OF GAME Boon's Amazing Goal Kick [From Our Own Correspondent] London. Jan. 22. On Saturday, for the third time since 1914 Wales beat England, the score m their favour being three goals (one dropped and one penalty)1,582 words
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Article315 1932-02-06 13 Twelve Rounds m a Day Sydney. S Gard. a member of the North Brighton Golf Club, played twelve rounds and four holes on hLs club links. Gard claimed that he had beaten the English record of 12 rounds and two holes. The English player travelled 40 miles, whereas315 words
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Article82 1932-02-06 13 En-.land defeated Scotland m an ite _u>«-ke;. match at Southampton by five goals T, iw The Oxford ice hockey team won the Spongier and Hanseaton Cup at Davos, beating Berlin bl the final. The Spongier cup is open to a!' ccmers on the Continent and some of the best sides82 words
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Article80 1932-02-06 13 Exeter and Teignmouth Rugby Football Clubs played a match by floodlight on Wednesday right Man. 16). The match was drawn and the game, although interesting to the players, was somewhat spoiled for the spectators as the weather was so bad. 22 lights were used 14 track lights which are used80 words
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Advertisement336 1932-02-06 13 7 t -'Qui7, L r 'II I ii\ v^y wIN H\ «ix^^- /ffcWH**'''*' J OT__rV 1 ,aoio J 6UC < lUMVX FRI IT .ll_l_l_||.» clou and nourfehina B .mp maiiw W r ™dy-nreoared require only chilling on cracked ire or m mechanical freezer framr6z~& co. (jio'^iirj Children /^'yySTfT^m KEEP IN336 words
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Advertisement297 1932-02-06 13 I Look at this BABY! j QEE how strong and sturdy he is, how |J iJ well developed his limbs, how well 4 nourished he is, what good firm solid > flesh he has 5He is a Glaxo baby the '2 food that is composed of milk, made by the297 words
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Advertisement909 1932-02-06 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSELLES, LONDON 4. N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Gl___gow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. r^r. Dlie Sails AUTOLYCUS For M'seilles, C'blanca, L'don, R'dam H'burg909 words
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Advertisement567 1932-02-06 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated tn England). "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. mmmm, d^ S*p«r_ SaOs Spore. s.s. CITY OF WORCESTER For Havre, L'ddb, R'dam, H'burg dc Leith Feb. 28 Mar. 2 s.s. KASAMO For Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg567 words
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Advertisement428 1932-02-06 14 p. or British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) I MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japan Tonnage. Singapore. Tern*,* rJ!* •BURDWAN 6,070 Feb. 15 •BANGALORE 6428 words
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Advertisement823 1932-02-06 15 0. S. K. Line. f t >ti LTKOPE. AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA BOBUBOKO Due. Sails. HU >n ,»i LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (Express Freight Service) [From Kobej Feb. 27 TLAS MARU LONDON. Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Suez and Port Said. Feb. 16 18823 words
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Advertisement399 1932-02-06 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE gJWAMEMCAMMAIL LINE r~"7BK£ov£v «________________i_______r^siiy """~/u3_K^_>i!r "'~i I /.gr/\__^^___. M^/^^f /**/_Ra_fttA\ 1 fiwSi Z m h( Kill I 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 IN399 words
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Advertisement806 1932-02-06 15 K. P. M. I KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland.) ONDER 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 INFORMATION806 words
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Article84 1932-02-06 16 Decline m Callers At Colombo Some indication of the falling off m the maritime trade of the World is given by the figures just published by the Colombo Port* Commission regarding the amount of traffic cleared m the Harbour .during 1931. The number of vessels entering the port84 words
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Advertisement625 1932-02-06 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] sa. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de625 words
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Advertisement439 1932-02-06 16 KERR STEAMSHIPCoTw (Incorporated ln USA) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New Vtrfc Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails D M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 9 Feb. 15 N m.v. SILVERWILLOW Mar. 2 Mar. 8 Mar M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 22 Mar. 28 Apr H May For rates439 words
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Miscellaneous653 1932-02-06 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 0. pjn. and Thursday 7.30 ajn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 6 p.m. Kuantan (Tia Jerantut; 6 pjxl Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,653 words
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Miscellaneous605 1932-02-06 16 CHURCH SERVICES Quinquagesima ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10 a.m. Children's Service. 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. GARRISON CHURCHES Tangtin Garrison605 words
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Article35 1932-02-06 17 The rate of freight on rubber from Straits tc Conference basis Ports m Europe is now reduced to 47s 6d plus 10 per cent surcharge, effective from February sth, 1932.35 words
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Article352 1932-02-06 17 Colombo Harbour Incident Colombo, Jan. 27. A collision occurred m the Colombo Harbour about 6.20 a.m. to-day, when the Bibby liner Gloucestershire struck the side of the P. and O. mail steamer, Karmala. The Gloucestershire entered port early this morning from Rangoon with 77 passengers, and was352 words
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Article39 1932-02-06 17 2,500 Tons Of Chilean Nitrates Destroyed La Pallice (France), Jan. 27. Two thousand five hundred tons of Chilean nitrates stored m a warehouse here have been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at 2,500,000 francs.39 words
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Article202 1932-02-06 17 The following is the health bulletin of the League of Nations' eastern bureau for the week ended January 30th. Baghdad: 1. plague case; 2 smallpox cases and 2 deaths. Baasein: 1 plague case. Bombay: 3 smallpox cases and 2 deaths. Calcutta: 41 cholera cases and 23 deaths as202 words
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Article192 1932-02-06 17 Per East Asiatic Fionia: Miss Prida Harder, Mrs. J. B. MacLachlan, Mr. and Mrs! Rhodes, Mr. A. S. Corbett, Mr. C. E. T. Mann, Mrs. L. I. Stringer, Baroness F. Ompteda, Master C. I. Stringer, Miss D. Morris, Mrs. T. Kitchlng, Captain J. Lauder-Nicel and Luang and Mrs.192 words
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Article46 1932-02-06 17 I H.M.S. Seraph and Serapis. two of the four ir;, 1 1 fOUr from Bombay left the Outer Roads yesterday and ,ST;. n S Ue Bect,on 10 Xe l Harbour the two other destroyers Sirdar and Stirling being at the Oil Wharf taking In fuel ol46 words
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Article911 1932-02-06 17 PASSENGERS HELD Soldiers Seize Vessel at Chinkiang Landing Enforcing their commands with ready Mauser pistols, a gang of armed and uniformed Chinese _o diers, claiming to be members of the Nationalist Regular Army, boarded and seized the Brittoh steamer Wuchang at Chinkiang Boat Landing on the YangtzeN.C.D. News - 911 words
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Article36 1932-02-06 17 The new P. and O liner Carthage arrived here yesterday morning on her maiden trip to Yokohama, bringing the English mails which would ordinarily, have arrived this morning by one of their older and smaller vessels.36 words
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Advertisement541 1932-02-06 17 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily ana Weekly Editions) H.ad Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. hone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya 1 Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber awl tin cables appear daily. Special features541 words
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Advertisement343 1932-02-06 17 fkf?£2«o-_K^P^ J? J^ npRANSCONTINENTAL For rates literature and inforviation apply HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS, SINGAPORE Canadian Matidnal The Largest RaUway System m North America a__B________________BH|^H (SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY) SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLER. COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. I SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS. i Offices:— MA YNARD'S BUILDINGS 11, Battery Road. WORLD SERVICE IN343 words
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Article1925 1932-02-06 18 RADIO NOTES NEWS PROGRESS OF COMMERCIAL RADIO A REVIEW The following extracts were taken from an article by Lt. Col. Chetwood Crawley, M.1.E.E., appearing m the Wireless World: This development is the use of very short waves for telephonic communication. During 1930 experiments had been m progress m various countries,1,925 words
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Article104 1932-02-06 18 North Territory Authorities' Serious i Concern Canberra, Jan. 18. t The domination agitators have established i over numbers of the unemployed m the North- 1 crn Territory is causing the authorities serious i concern. I The police m out-stations have been forced to 1 release men arrested104 words
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Article206 1932-02-06 18 Serious Riots m Carnival Town The Hague, Jan. 21. Serious rioting broke out last night m the town of Sittard, whcse municipal council had banned the annual carnival processions without giving any reasons, though the city fathers let it be known that m their opinion these affairs206 words
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Article35 1932-02-06 18 Dr. Ivy Tong, the first Chinese lady from Vfalaya to graduate M.8., 8.5., from the University of Hong Kong, is now practising at St. \ndrew's Mission Hospital and at St. Mary's Dispensary, 124, Hill Street.35 words
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Article177 1932-02-06 18 Warrant Officer on Opium Receiving Charge San Francisco, Jan. 19. t A Federal Grand Jury here to-day indicted J Paul S. Crawley, of Shanghai, on charges of shipping opium from China to the United States. Warrant Officer Phillip Fosberg was also indicted on charges of receiving177 words
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Article23 1932-02-06 18 Earl of Inchcape t Improving n London. Jan. 23. p The Earl of Inchcape s health is improving 1123 words
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Article233 1932-02-06 18 Offer to I.c Emperor of Manchuria Peking. J*n. II "I had an aOer to become Emperor of ft North-eastern Provinces, but I declined 11 thanks, for I preferred to t* a pr.va' China rather than sell out to an ll The speaker was Ococnl Chanf? Cba» chang.233 words
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Article45 1932-02-06 18 Receives Medal V**"** Federation IMb This year's gold men- jj* nents of the Fe lationale was awai commander Dr h .viation CongTcss 1 he medal bM b Dr. Eckeners chi. i I »rofesscr Piccard. I me of last fWWt .merican airman. C ■linckler.45 words
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Article44 1932-02-06 18 Liner to br Convert* to turn ii A laid-up British he housing problem hen tfr In order to Nfned. Ty*&#» **L aent* m the city. f U J"\ p**+ banning to buy a MOO-tOB Bm Lner for corner don Into44 words
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Advertisement395 1932-02-06 18 BANKS AND INSURAJSCrT^^ CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m 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 Amritsar Hong395 words
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Advertisement320 1932-02-06 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated ln England) Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666,845 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto. Bart. Sir C. C. Barrie, K.B.E. LONDON320 words
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Advertisement135 1932-02-06 18 SOUTH fjmh BRITISH Wjf INSURANCE COMPANI liv,_, FIRE, MARIN K. TRAN^ MOTOR (AH INSURANCE A(( EPTEI. a, LOWEST CURRENtSJJ L. C. MARQOUOI H fij Office: 2. Pinky** qJJ^ THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE COKIMIR ATION m FIRE, MARINE MOTOR car AMD PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: Cl.neral Mana*HEAD OFFICE: 3-c135 words
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Miscellaneous659 1932-02-06 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following ls a list of stations which can be received m Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony F tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." F Tanjong Priok, 21659 words
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Article448 1932-02-06 19 R jSE IX CEYLON Forward Sellers Hit By Crop Shortage Colombo, Jan. 25. steady rise m the price of pa* few days, and the price nbourhood of Rs. 50 per candy highest since 1930. price was attributed to several tell -known dealer m copra, who448 words
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Article216 1932-02-06 19 I Effects of Japanese Boycott Hong Kong. Jan. 26. Japan s trade with Hong Konjj is suffer J* to b_- Ke n m the official report on the jy lra d»- during last year. ;,an Percentage of the import trade was n 1930 9 4 In the216 words
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Article31 1932-02-06 19 '1 ot $1 per share for the year '"■s of Hong Kong Tramways. oouaeal a final divllend of 60 ir at the date of tho forthcoming ,rl > ..eneral meeting of the31 words
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Article302 1932-02-06 19 Low Consumption for December i [By Dutch Air Mall] Londo.i, Jan. 22. The rubber questionnaire figures for December, received from America by Messrs. Symington and Wilson, do not make very cheerful reading. Consumption during December declined to the lowest figure for many years, amounting to only302 words
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Article363 1932-02-06 19 Shareholder's Reply to Director TBy Dutch Air Mail) Londen. Jan. 22. Mr. H. Whiteley. of Sheffield, writing to the Financial Times says: Sir. In The Financial Times of December 30th is a letter from Mr. J. Kelly, chairman and managing director. Broome Selangor Rubber Plantations, m which363 words
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Article77 1932-02-06 19 Mr A E M. Mitchell, of Harrisons, Barker and Co Ltd.. has sailed for home on leave. Mr T R Dunn is taking charge of Harrisons Barker and Co.'s office at Port Swettenham. The Pinang Gazette understands that Mr. U. A N Laing has been appointed inspector for Malayan American77 words
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Article340 1932-02-06 19 To-Day s Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES February 5 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 3|32 London, 3 months' sight 2 4 London. 60 days* sight 2 3 15|16 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 29J32 London, demand 2|3 27J32 London, T.T. 213 25|32 Lyons and Paris, demand 975 Hamburg, demand340 words
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71 1932-02-06 19 February sth.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard,' Spot 8S 8 7 s Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb 8 7 s 9 March 9 9» 4 April 9«s 9S, April- June WM 9 1 July-Sept. 9 :t 10 Tone of Market71 words
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Article985 1932-02-06 19 FRIDAY, FEB. STH. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS aw Buyers Seller* Asam Kumbang 24s 25s Austral Malay (£> 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s 3d lis 3d Bangrin Tin 10s 3d lis 3d Batang Padang (81 1 07% 12 -4 Batu Caves (81) 24 28 Bukit A rang (81985 words
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Article134 1932-02-06 19 Changes m Representative Prices i Onited Press A_6u.,i»u(u. j New York. Feb. 3. 4. i American Can. Com. 60% 60 I Cities Service 5% 5 1 Colombia Gas and Elec. 13% 12% i Curtis Wright 2 2 I Electric Bond and Shan 11% 10% Gen. Electric134 words
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Article179 1932-02-06 19 brn»«r. Radio Official «4ervic« Jan. 16 Feb. 3 4. Amsterdam 8.68 8.58 8.56. Athens 270 270 270 Bombay Is. 6'*d. Is. 6 9 46d. Is. 6 9 32d. Berlin 14.70 14 9 16 14 7 32 Brussels 25.10 24 13 16 24.75 Bucharest 587 577 580 Rio 4-4 4V<179 words
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Article339 1932-02-06 19 Papuan Protest Against Removal Sydney. Jan. 14, A report that the rubber importers of Australia arc applying to th: Federal authorities for the removal of the duty on raw rubber wa. referred to to-day by Sir Hubert Murray (Lieu-tenant-Governor of Papua) before his departure for Canberra.339 words
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Article279 1932-02-06 19 LEWIS PEATS REPORT Market Reacts to Rumours Singapore, Feb. Earlier hi the week rumours favourable to restriction were again m circulstion which had a steadying effect on prices; however, these reports had no more foundation than any of the preceding ones and the market has again gradually sagged away. It279 words
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Article146 1932-02-06 19 Market Remains Quiet Singapore, Feb. 4. The market hus been very quiet throughout the week and prices have eased since Monday to 8%. for spot. This morning's cables quote London down 'nd. to 2\d. and New York down 3|16, to 4 1,16 gold. Prices have fluctuated slightly during146 words
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Article234 1932-02-06 19 R.G.A. Analysis of December Production (By Dutch Air Mall I London, Jan. 22. The analysis of the outputs of 615 rubber producing companies during December, compiled by the Commercial Research Department of the Rubber Growers' Association is now available. In the following table we give the detailed figures234 words
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Article173 1932-02-06 19 I Mr. J. S. M. Rennie. agent: Pelepoh Valley 60.000 lbs. against 65.000 lbs. January 1931: Kota Tinggi 63.000 lbs. (61,009); Blginting j 36.000 lbs. (29.500). Ctovelly 27.800 lb» (21.300); Kuala Kepis 32.800 lbs. (20.000). Tangkok 32.655 lbs. 1 26.3^4) Sungei Btlut 1 24.000. MarriMinv Barker173 words
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Advertisement77 1932-02-06 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $35.000,000 IThe Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C lhe Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the77 words
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Article396 1932-02-06 20 ARSENAL AT EVERTON Important League Game To-day Arsenal and Everton, the two outstanding clubs of the last two English football seasons, clash for the second time this season m the League competition to-day, the meeting taking place at Everton. In September, when Everton visited Highbury, they were396 words
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Article21 1932-02-06 20 [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 4. In a First Division match to-day Leicester defeated Portsmouth by 2 goals to 1.21 words
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Article323 1932-02-06 20 Wales m Edinburgh To-day Scotland and Wales met for the 43rd. time m Edinburgh to-day. Scotland having won 21 of the matches already played and Wales 19. Wales are playing the same side as that which defeated England m the opening match of the International tournament at Swansea323 words
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Article54 1932-02-06 20 A charity match m aid of Unemployment Funds will be played between a Naval Team from H.M. Destroyers m port vs. Pulau Brani at the Anson Road Stadium on Monday Bth. at 5 p.m. The charges for admission will be West stand 50 cts., East stand 25 cts.54 words
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Article98 1932-02-06 20 The cycle race for Singapore championship which was recently notified to take place on the 9th. inst., at the Jalan Besar Stadium ln aid of the Non-European Unemployment Fund has been postponed to the 23rd. proximo owing to lack of entries. So far only one entry each from the Police98 words
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Article305 1932-02-06 20 AT STAKE TO-NIGHT Guillermo and Syd Nash m Main Event To-night's title bout between Nicky Sullivan and Chua Lai, who are to fight for the Malayan bantamweight title and a belt presented by Mr. M. Alsagofl, raises the question of whether the two are really entitled to305 words
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Article178 1932-02-06 20 Gloucester and Warwick m Semi-finals The leadership of the Western and the Midlands Divisions of the County Rugby Champion .hip has now been decided. Gloucestershire have qualified for the semifinal against Hampshire (champions of the South-Eastern Division) by beating Somerset at Brldgewater on January 21 by 10 points178 words
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Article212 1932-02-06 20 Track Work Now Proceeding Taiping, Tuesday. The course was m excellent condition for ihis morning's work which presented a busy scene with most of the outstation strings now here. Marland's horses were the first out, Gladiator 111 (Dawson) did half mile m 5.4. Lucky Mistake (Gunning) was given212 words
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Article149 1932-02-06 20 The following are the players and times for the golf match Rotary vs. the Island Club on Sunday, (February 14ttfi.). All players are requested to be at the Club House m good time: 8.45 Lt. Col. F. G. Hyland and T. M. Sime vs. A. C. Potts and149 words
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Article54 1932-02-06 20 The recent F.A. Cup match between Arsenal and Plymouth brought a well-known player and his father into opposition. David Jack, Arsenal's star inside left, is a son of Mr! Robert Jack the manager of the Plymouth team. Another Interesting feature of the match was that Harper, the Plymouth goalkeeper, formerly54 words
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Article1486 1932-02-06 20 BACK TO THE LEAGUE Who Will be Opponents m the Final [By Dutch Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Jan. 22. Saturday saw us back to League Football with no Cup-tie excitements. The feature was the return to form of most of the bigger First Division1,486 words
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Article211 1932-02-06 20 Rugby League International Match London, Jan. 27. In an international match under Northern Union rules, an English team defeated Wales by 19 points to two. The match took place at Salford. England surprised their opponents by scoring a try after two minutes. From then onwards play favoured211 words
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Article259 1932-02-06 20 St. Amory Wins Siamese Amateur Title Bangkok, Jan. 25. The final games m the ladies' and men's amateur golf championship of Siam, under the auspices of the Golf Association of Siam. were played over the week-end at the Royal Chitralada course. The semi-finalists m the men's amateur played on259 words
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Article90 1932-02-06 20 Inter-District Trial Match [By Dutch Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Jan. 22. The play was not of a very high standard In the Inter-district international Hockey trial on Saturday when the North beat the Highland hy I—o.1 0. Highland did not attack so often as90 words
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Advertisement202 1932-02-06 20 HOW TO KEEP HEALIS IN THE TROPICS By J. N. DUGDALE. A useful book which has been written only for those who have come out to t^ tropics for the first time, but also for th who find it their lot to have to c distance from the nearest doctor202 words
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