The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 February 1932
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1932-02-19 1 The Singapore Free Press 1 :J,.">7 1. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1932. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article358 1932-02-19 1 The Ait' negotlaticns reached a deadlock at Shanghai yesterday and Japan has presented an ultimatum, whirh expires at sundown on Saturday, demanding the withdrawal of the Chinese troops 20 kilometres from Shanghai; China is making preparations for a determined resistance Page 9. The demand for a strong358 words
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Article1319 1932-02-19 1 The delegates to the Burma Round Tab.V Conference, obtained permission from the Governor of Ceylon to view and worship the Sacred Tooth Relic at Kandy. on their wcy back home. Tiiis S?cred Relic is. perhaps, the worlds nurt sacred object. It is held inRangoon Gazette - 1,319 words
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Advertisement215 1932-02-19 1 uIU AINABLE AT ALL U;\1;1N(; PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL Ivc client accommodation with modern sanitation THIS EVENING TEA DANCE 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. INFORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCE 9,30 to Midnight. SATURDAY TIFFIN MUSIC 1 TO 2.30 P.M. it i.i*it t ri:fl, IN THE GRILL 12 NOON TO 3 p.m. SPECIAL215 words
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Advertisement284 1932-02-19 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME o I TVT*^.! 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday Night valse JMir=z^ B yollstedt 2. Overture ROSAMUNDE Schubert Op. 26 3. Descriptive Intermezzo f» f IN A PERSIAN MARKET BrmMMVI vienna. town of my dreams Sadek J *W INTERVAL 10 MINUTES A fl/l I)284 words
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Advertisement152 1932-02-19 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Ocean benus policy Page 16. The row Embassy Cis-^rette Paee 3 Thertrj and Gfncms sttnctloai Pag2 5. Brushing Duco f:cm Borneo Meters Page 9 Oriental t Hctel reopens tc-ri?.y ur.rier European management Pags l. Notices bv Penacg Hill Rr.lvay. T _i;- -n. i-.:g Justices, and Lee Wan Bank152 words
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Advertisement6 1932-02-19 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES6 words
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Article323 1932-02-19 2 Tin fourth annual general meeting <>i the Ar\it Samaj was held at the Samaj premises. 42, Rowell Road, on Sunday. In the absence of ?he President and the Vice-Prusident. Mr. SurajN'ath Roy was unanimously voted to the chair. There was an attendance of well over 50 membors. After323 words
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Article173 1932-02-19 2 200 Millionaires But No Money for Wages New York. .lan. 16. This city, worth £5.000,000,000. according to its Tax Assessor, and possessing nearly 200 millionaires. Ls faced with the threat of bankruptcy. Mayor "Jimmy" Walker and the municipal officials are holding conferences with bankers •n h173 words
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Advertisement399 1932-02-19 2 BATHING CAPS. FINE SEI^CTION OF NEW SEASON'S CAPB JUST ARRIVED. FOR QUICK SALE THESE HAVE BEEN PRICED AT REALLY REASONABLE FIGURES. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opp. General Post Office. NOTICE A fresh consignment of SILF SLIMMING TABLETS has arrived. BUSINESS CARDS. LBE PHOTOGRAPHED BY I H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work399 words
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Advertisement527 1932-02-19 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE ia 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 Installation oi Sanitary Fittings at properties Woodleigh Filter Bed area, Upper Serangood Road. Date of527 words
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Advertisement739 1932-02-19 2 NOTICES, FOKM C. I /PURSUANT TO SECTION 112 OF ORDINANCE NO. 155 (COMPANIES). Statement by THE LEE WAH BANK LTD. As At 31st December, 1931. The Share Capital of the Company is $10,000,000.00 divided into 100,000 shares ofj $100.00 each. j The number of shares issued is 33,300. Calls to739 words
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Advertisement507 1932-02-19 2 STANTON NELSON Co., Ltd. PUBLIC STORAGE GODOWN For Merchandise, Personal Effects, and Motor Cars. Apply: 4, COLLYER QUAY or Telephone ~>s7j ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRESENT TREATMENT > If you arc not it is most likely because you are treating ihc symptoms and neglecting to treat the CAUSE. To507 words
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Miscellaneous174 1932-02-19 2 THE WEEK Friday. 19th. High Water. 07.31, 7.7 ft., 22.16, 7.5 ft. St George Society meeting. S.C.C. lounge. 6.30 p.m. Miniversary meeting Chinese Christian Association, Chinese Girls' School. 8.15 p.m. KS Y.C. annual meeting. 6.15 p.m. Boxing at New World Saturday. 20th. High Water. 08.40. 8.3 ft.. 22.44. 8.0 ft.174 words
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Article3050 1932-02-19 3 BARREL EARLY DAYS jOl RNAUSTS 1 DINNER uiiU JiAKKSPEAREGOTHIM ii\ THE PRESS FRS WIN LONDON lord n. Fro. 1. l> M w«* thr pr nrinal tdinbarrh Branch of th«--t thrir jnnual I*, ilish ""iiiutn Hotel on I »hrn in .1 haractrristir >«d h;* r»n r.irl> newspaper jt«» to London and3,050 words
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Article149 1932-02-19 3 Worn, of course, with Tennis Shirts War Office experts are considering whether the British Army should be dressed in tennis shirts and plus fours. •The question of Army dress reform is now receiving special consideration." a War Office official told a Daily Herald representative. Investigations of149 words
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Article261 1932-02-19 3 Judge Preferred Her Minus a Wig London. Jan. 16. A woman of 63. who wanted to be a light blonde, went to Southend County Court yesterday wearing a wig, and told Judge Craw-ford that the treatment turned her hair black and then most of261 words
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Article190 1932-02-19 3 Our Gold-Leaf Same As Pharaohs' London. Jan. 16. In the heart or London is an industry ir. which the same methods are still employed as were familiar to the workers under the Pha- raoh^ of Egypt 4.000 years ago. Tap! Tap! Tap! All day goes the hammer of190 words
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Article218 1932-02-19 3 Man Who Invented Perfect Crime Plot Alter dfeamtaj; w^n a novelist a plot baaed o.«. a mure- r without a corpse, a Perth 'W^tcm Australia i sh< r > stockman has been inar^d with killing a man on th» *vM I a tew bone.«. He is218 words
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Advertisement109 1932-02-19 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. O^^a •/*<?.-* 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. IA- 11. Li^ht Street PENANG. V-'-' V v 5 I4 KI y Q e Street KUALA LUMPUR \^wß ,V 0^ Registered by and Security deposited with Vi»9 the Straits Settlements Government. Doctor away Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers.109 words
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Article, Illustration1010 1932-02-19 4 DRESSES THAT ARE COOL AND SER VICEABLE i By Oar Woman i i Correspondent j Iwas in a club the other day and chanced to hear two mere mon discussing women's clothes. A woman passed in a smart floral georgette afternoon gown; it was well cut and, raised a pang1,010 words
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Article264 1932-02-19 4 Adherence to favourite colours forms a serious obstacle to feminine chic, it was disclosed recently in an interview with Ruth Chatterton, the Paramount star. "Women must discard all prejudice against any specific shade or colour scheme before they can be judged as fashion experts. declares Miss Chatterton. "The264 words
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Article130 1932-02-19 4 Extremely pretty belts are covering frocks of every material. For instance, with the tailor-made are red leather belts and shoes of red leather, and I am told the same idea will next summer be extended to shoes and belts of linen, CTepe-de-chine and soft marocains, and blue130 words
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Article36 1932-02-19 4 Tottenham Magistrate (to aggrieved wife) Does your husband come home late at night? Well, he has not for the last night or two because he says he is training for some new legislation, whatever that is.36 words
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Article263 1932-02-19 4 Far from waning, green is more popular than ever, especially when touches of green trim black hats. A black beret-shape I noticed the other day had a short veil of dull green silk net. There were several green quilts at the back of a black plush toque,263 words
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Article101 1932-02-19 4 There is an increasing tendency to "mix" sleeves and shoulders. A yoke and sleeves of brilliant green. lor example, may well form the top of a dark brown wool dress, or a cerise top looks well on a navy frock. For evenings, the little puffed sleeve and101 words
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Article88 1932-02-19 4 A bag exhibited the other day appealed because it was so admirably proportioned. It was a hand-bag in a small, Gladstone .style In crocodile leather, the bottom of the bag being really marvellously equipped with a compact dressing case. When the bag portion the top of the88 words
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Article914 1932-02-19 4 Deo - A Chinese Birthday Party Deo j By Special to the Free Press f)ERHAPS there is no other race who celebrate their birthday in such grandeur and pomp as the Chinese whose generosity and hospitality towards their guests are well-known. They i often make great preparations for a birthday feast, and914 words
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Article113 1932-02-19 4 Of bowls of artificial or everlasting flowers there is an endless array nowadays. There Is, at the moment, a delightful vogue for posy bowls. They are entirely old world, and in accord with modern taste for Old English furnishings and fashions. These flowers have a formal charm, and113 words
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Article16 1932-02-19 4 Willesden Wife: My husband has stopped my allowance because I can't get on with his mother.16 words
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Article117 1932-02-19 4 Banana satin with a subtle contrast achieved with sable fur is the typical ensemble for evening wear in the new season, according to the fashion experts. This creation is worn by Lilyan Tashman, and the frock is of the well-moulded design, with inlet godets giving the flare to117 words
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Article20 1932-02-19 4 Wife at Tottenham: My husband is a bully at home, but outside he is too frightened to push a perambulator.20 words
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Article, Illustration629 1932-02-19 4 INA CLAIRE - IN MY WARDROBE Fashions Favoured by Hollywood's Stars INA CLAIRE (BY Hollywood. BELIEVE that men with small Incomes drers 1 better than women in the same circumstances. This is largely because most- ffQMO to in for a variety of clothes, which CM be fatal to a girl with plenty of629 words
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Article, Illustration581 1932-02-19 4 i f,u»ui. January. THE latest vogue in the ballroom and one that already has its martyrs is to wear toeless sandals, with the most gessamer-iike silk stockings. This is distinctly good for chiropodists and beauty specialists, for society women are flocking to Bond Street to have their feet581 words
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Advertisement198 1932-02-19 5 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY. THE MESSIAH fRIDAY, MARCH 4th, at 9-15 p.m. \I()SDAY, 7th, at 5-30 p.m. Prices: $2, $1 and Cents 50. Booking at Littles from Tuesday February 23rd. BOTANICAL GARDENS. BAND PERFORMANCE Sunday, February 21st at 9 p.m. Ths Band off the Ist. Batt The Gloucestershire198 words
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Advertisement280 1932-02-19 5 CAPITOL Where There is ALWAYS a Good Show! Continued Success of l FREDERICK LONSD ALE'S deliriously Daring Comedy— j J |V| Last Two Nights j APPROVAL WITH hYou will Roar at this Lonsdale battle of wits with a laugh in every line. f SPECIAL NOTICE I TO-MORROW'S MATINEE j 1280 words
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Advertisement222 1932-02-19 5 TO-NIGHT Packing out as usual That's Alhambra's Theme Song! RAMON NOVARRO IN SON OF INDIA Your WeeA-End Show obvious/y MATINEE TO-MORROW at 3 p.m. CHARLOTTE GREENWOOD Robert Montgomery in The Man in Possession PHOTO OF NKRVE-CEI.I.S SEEN THRCHGH MICROSCOPK. Does your mirror say VW wi Ruivdownrp JL,\ succeeded in huildme222 words
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Article1673 1932-02-19 6 bij Dutch An- Mail ENGLISH LEAGUE FOOTBALL LONDON DO WELL The Arsenal's New Director I From Our Own Correspondent.] London. Feb. 2. Although we did net IMM the excitement of a Cup Tie round, the football was very enjoyable and there were good attendances. The weather1,673 words
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Article244 1932-02-19 6 Present Arrangement Unsatisfactory Lcndrn, Jan. It. A continuance of the present International Soccer agreement can only lead to tragedy I that i^ the passing out of the areas of Wale and Ireland as national associations. In SSSCIt lng that the agreement operating for the first time this season244 words
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Article216 1932-02-19 6 I Naturally, Somerset- are loath to part with J C. White, and in their annual report the c mt\ state it will bp hard to replace him as a captai£ and player. They h-jpc he may be seen in the side on at least a lew occasions this summer. Since216 words
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Article37 1932-02-19 6 1.... Kin« U-vin.sJv.v, Vho hi honours in the hMWcfcM won a decision in t<-n rOUIW over Paolino 1/wikliiis. tJn pfi pion of Spain. I.c\.iu;k> throughout \\w Uk\ B* of his formrr puiidi Mti Inff up.37 words
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Advertisement123 1932-02-19 6 Highest Circles—/^ I H Lipton's Tea is the y^^ 1 I choice of those «r E who can appreciate f 1 H fine distinction of --^^i^C/7nr*'^S^^V I flavour have won S^^V^jvjj^S^^fc I for it a prestige as /PyhX^J I UPTON'S I YELLOW LABEL I TEA I I WORLD Er\MOUS FOB123 words
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Advertisement108 1932-02-19 6 SOLE AGENTS BOUSTEAD CO. LTD. SINGAPORE. PENANG. F.M.S. KELANTAN g3K3Sr it. y^- Gennolcnc is smooth eJ on rhr d^Ppif If if/'^SK^vJy other smarting, worrying oint WR//\ A A mentl Gcrmolenc stops the \§Bjn/[ i <*K rfttJr nate P a i° an^ itchingati £'u f Jufi wjl^f touch, gently drives out108 words
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Article32 1932-02-19 7 Sentence of Five Years' Hard Labour Lyons, Feb. 4. Three Corsican bandits, Santoni, Oabrielli I and Fratini, were sentenced to five years' hard labour for murder and extortion of money32 words
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Article442 1932-02-19 7 I KUALA LUMPUR PROTEST Sanitary Board Chairman's Submission j Prolonged discussion took place at Wednesday's morning meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board in regard to the demand for the payment of deposits equal to twic? the average monthly payment by consumers of electricity. The chairman, Mr.442 words
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Article565 1932-02-19 7 Residents Goin# on Leave From Our Own Correspondent) MaLicea, Feb. 17. Mr. L. W. Arnold. Head Master of tho Government High School, Malacca, and Mrs. Arnold will be sailing on home leave within the next fortnight. Mr. T. J. Thomas, who has been acting as Head Master of565 words
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Article869 1932-02-19 7 INDIAN LADY'S DISCOURSE The Preoccupation of the World (By Our Indian Correspondent; "If we get intimately acquainted with ninety nine and nine-tenths per tent, of the peopleof the world. I am afraid, we shall find that the object of their affections, their dream. their worries, their imaginary869 words
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Article159 1932-02-19 7 Photographer May Seize 64, 000,000 Banknotes Toronto, Jan. 20. On the ground that the portrait of the Prin< of Wales appearing en a .series of Canadian currency notvs was taken from a copyright .photograph, a local •lhotosrapher is taking I action against lithographers for an159 words
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816 1932-02-19 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1932 IS PROFITEERING LEGISLATION NEEDED References in the report of the last committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Associatior to allegations of profiteering in foodstuffs, will be of interest to everyone and deserve consideration in that anything which tends to increase the cost816 words
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Article889 1932-02-19 8 Mr. A. H. Lancaster, late of the Pinang Gazette, accompanied by Mrs. Lancaster, has left for England. How he interviewed Lord Hav.ke, the famous Yorkshire and England cricket captain, in his bath was told by Rotarian M. Saravanamuttu In an address at the Pencng Rotary Club tiffin, entitled "Stray Leaves889 words
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Article120 1932-02-19 8 KUALA LUMPUR REPORT Government's Momentous Decision We understand, says Wednesday's Malay Mail, that the F.M.S. Government has decided to introduce a Bill fcr the repeal of the Health Boards Enactment The intention of the Health Boards Enactment was to unify and control health measures all over120 words
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Article97 1932-02-19 8 Maintenance Order of SlOO a Month The Fourth Police Migi trato. lit. C. H. Whtttan, yesterday ordered Mr. A. F. ten Hccpe to pay his wife. Brendi Marian tSD Hoopo. $100 per month from Mnrch 1. 1932. In delivering judgment His Worship said defendant had failed to97 words
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Article74 1932-02-19 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London, Feb. 18. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £140 (£l4O 11(16). Forward £143 Mi (£143 7 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices74 words
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Article26 1932-02-19 8 Friday, February 19th Before Mr. Justice Sproule in the 2nd Court at 10.30 ajn. Summonses-in-Chambers. Originating Summonses. Motions and Interpleader Summons. Follow?d by —Bankruptcy.26 words
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Article42 1932-02-19 8 In regard to the winners of the 1932 Queens Scholarships we are informed that Liew Swee Ching passed the Senior in the Anglo-Chinese School in 1929 and was attached to the Queen's Scholarship class in Raffles Institution for two •years.42 words
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Article135 1932-02-19 8 Instead of going to Prance for the winter, as has been their custom. Sir Edward and Lady Brockman are staying at Bournemouth. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Ahlston were entertained to dinner at the Vew Mein Hotel. Ipoh, on Saturday by the staff of Kramat Tin and Changkat Tin. Tanjong135 words
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Article666 1932-02-19 8 OFFICIAL SHIRKING) I COMMITTEENOTn >MMl^(i J FAVOURED 1 THE PROFITEERING EViJ The following an I of the Commits I (Singapore A I on Februar>' 16th. "1 Pi«M.u:-Mr G Q I dent) Mr. J. G Can I Mr. Y. Afifi. Mr T, I Koon Seng. Mr .1 u666 words
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Advertisement131 1932-02-19 8 JOHN EXSHAW'S 40 years old and 60 years old LIQUEUR BRANDIES SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies 1 Ordinances o) Hong JConp.» (Incorporated in Shanghai) Ml CANTONMENT ROAD. TEULFHONE 5S n Stt*. SHOP IN THE EVENING OUR STORES ARE OPEN AT SELEGIE ROAD TILL KATONG 7131 words
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Advertisement18 1932-02-19 8 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES U. S. De Sflva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.18 words
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Article, Illustration5781 1932-02-19 9 SHANGHAI PEACE EFFORT "INTOLERABLE DEMANDS" BIG OFFENSIVE TO BE LAUNCHED TOMORROW CHINA DETERMINED TO RESIST he forlorn hope of preventing a major clash between China I Japan appears to have disappeared by last night's news that the meetinf kclwea the Chinese and Japanese military delegates )A5,781 words
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Article120 1932-02-19 9 GERMANY'S PROPOSALS Agreement with Earlier Suggestions f ßeuter's Service] Geneva, Feb. 18. A large measure of agreement with the suggestions already submitted is shown in th; German disarmament proposals which Herr Rudolf Nadolny presented to the fuU Conference this morning. The abandonment of conscription and abclltion120 words
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Article152 1932-02-19 9 Reduction to Five Per Cent Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 18. The Bank of England disccunt rate has been reduced to 5 per cent. The rate had been 6 per cent, since Sept. 20th, when it was raised from 4' 2 per cent, simultaneously with Britain's suspension of152 words
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Article92 1932-02-19 9 Three Months for Admiral's Daughter f Reuter's Service] Bombay. Feb. 18. Miss Madeleine Slade (Gandhi's English disciple) who was arrested yesterday, has been sentenced to three months imprisonment. Miss Madeleine Slade. the daughter of Admiral Sir Edmond Slade. embraced Hinduism and, renouncing her position in English society,92 words
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Article55 1932-02-19 9 Mr. J. A. Mollison Charged With Assault [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Feb. 18. Mr. J. A. Mollison. the well-known airman, who created a record for the England-Austra-lia flight, was charged to-day with assaulting a house «porter at Bayswater, and remanded. The porter will possibly lose55 words
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Article52 1932-02-19 9 A Few Day? at Chequers [British Radio— Official Service] Ruffby. Feb. 17. The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald), this afternoon he left for Chequers where he will spend some days. It has not yet been decided where he will spend the three weeks' holiday which the doctors52 words
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Article43 1932-02-19 9 Opposition Motion Defeated [Reuter's Service] London,, Feb. 17. The House of Commons by 415 votes to 39 rejected the Opposition vote of censure on the Government for "failing to initiate effective measures to reconstruct the economic life of Britain." v43 words
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Article33 1932-02-19 9 National Favourite Unable to Run [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COP YRIGHTI London, Feb. 18. Sir Lindsay, one of the Grand National favourites, was injured to-day and will be unable to run.33 words
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Article54 1932-02-19 9 A verdict of 'death by suicide' was returnee} by the Penang Coroner, Mr. Edward Jago at an enquiry held into the death of a Chinese female patient of the General Hospital, who was Sound inside a locked bath room with her throat cut and who later died of toxaemia from54 words
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Advertisement127 1932-02-19 9 LENTHERIC PERFUMES The most fashionable and exclusive Parisian perfumes. _bL>^2) WM IF YOU ARE BLONDE AU FIL DE L'EAU. ASPHODELE. LE PIRATE. IF YOU ARE BRUNETTE LOTUS D'OR MIRACLE FORET VIERGE. OBTAINABLE FROM ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Singapore Kuala Lumpur BEAUTY THAT IS SKIN DEEP There are127 words
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Advertisement840 1932-02-19 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FOKTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. t AENEAS For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam and Glasgow Feb. 21 Feb.840 words
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Advertisement557 1932-02-19 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. One s'pore Sails S'pore. s.s. CITY OF WORCESTER For Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg Leith Feb. 28 Mar. 2 s.s. KASAMA For Havre, L'don, R'dam Hamburg Mar.557 words
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Advertisement377 1932-02-19 10 P. O British India and Apcar Lb te (Incorporated in En-hmdi MAIL, PASSENGER AND CAlta* SERVICES. G0 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N m UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY s GOTKIn LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL M|;\ H OUTWARDS FKOM LONDON FOR CHINA lip., Due Tonnage. Singapore. RAJPUTANA 17,000 Feb. 20377 words
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Advertisement468 1932-02-19 11 v MARSEILLES, LONDON. ANTivm u, >■„.,. .miiwmcsbrougii «'"«-kimm ami If., MM lm Calls at Hamburg t CaHs a l 3 PTO LIVERPOOL. BBBMH Su.-z. Port Said. Izmir. Istambul PWmm Marseilles. Valencia and Liverpool b 2 2fi TO IMMRrRO Sun, Port laid, Hnvrr London. Roff,:da,r MO Hamburp TO SAN FRANCISCO 910468 words
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Advertisement490 1932-02-19 11 I DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE c^AMERI^IN^MAIL LINE I SAILING NOTICE OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON From Singapore and Penan* via Colombo, Bo n hay. Suez. Port Said, Alexandria, Naples and Genoa. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Spore s pore Penang. K. York ftw. OarfleJeJ Feb. 29 Mar.490 words
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Advertisement579 1932-02-19 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAA TSCHAPPI J (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. «*presentative. to the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan. of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU BOOKING OFFICE ROYAL BOTCH INDIES AIRWAYS i %%szz££s™ t Tzsr^sr s Tembiiahan p579 words
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247 1932-02-19 12 AIRSHIPS' PORT OF CALL Believes England Will Start Building Again Dr. Hugo Eckener, the commander of the Graf Zeppelin, wants Britain to join in a German-American airship service, with Cardington as a port of call, (states the Daily Herald. Because he believes we shall247 words
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Article317 1932-02-19 12 Indictment for Murder of Child Refused MilUTxhunr (Ohio). Jan. 14. The right to kill, in the case of a insane •hild, was the crux of a charge of murder against a British ex -Serviceman. James Stenhouse. formerly of Liverpool and the Royal Engineers. The story, as told by317 words
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Article226 1932-02-19 12 Bachelor Judge Retiring at 62 Mr. Justice McCardie. the "bachelor judge." and Mr. Justice Rowlatt, his colleague in the King's Bench Division of the High Court, are to retire in March. Their resignations will mean a revision of the Bench of Judges this year and probable promotions226 words
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Article45 1932-02-19 12 A steam yacht owned by Lady J. Balokovie and called the Northern Star, arrived here I yesterday from Sourabaya for minor repairs. The vessel is of 240 net tons and flies the American flag. After repairs have been done the ship will leave for Penanp.45 words
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Article25 1932-02-19 12 Feb. 18. Ban Ho Ouan, Tomohon, Singkel. (Dut); Malini, (Siam); Kedah, Kistna, Rajula, Santhia, (Brit); Cap. St. Jacques, (Pch); BueI nos Aires Maru, (Japan).25 words
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Advertisement684 1932-02-19 12 Burns Philp Line. I (Incorporated in Australia FOR BRISBANE. SYDNRY AM) MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the uell-kroun sie.trM^r MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S MANOOLA <3 352 tons>. (Car?o only.] §A MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.684 words
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Advertisement488 1932-02-19 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. j nt (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston. \e* Vork Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sih/i. m.v. SILVER WILLOW Mar. 2 Mar. 8 T M.S. SILVER YEW Mar. 22 Mar. 28 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 for rates and particulars please apply488 words
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Miscellaneous666 1932-02-19 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 7 p.m. Ssremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu Pahat,666 words
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Article60 1932-02-19 13 old and haggard Tht- continual pain and uith the inability ol h organs to extract nourLsh- h terrible strain that Ol youth away. If you DO BStta how slight— pool Ol th. trouble before I bftC 1 rjjj.s bf neutralising •mc:if:itinn ktOuMl ->\ hili DgttM60 words
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Article300 1932-02-19 13 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS D IB Malaya, a of news dail> Adverttstai Had each n.ornmg m» and Lates' London Cublet Ft. ifetter wiU 'Pictures of 'h» I idlm* Pane. J- Uuu Hottft, etc G056. \I>VKItT!SER." to NeWI am h<-uld be addressed to Ttv I itkna with regard to businessubscriptions. etc300 words
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Article, Illustration13 1932-02-19 13 NEW BRITISH submarine. Workmen cheer as the Sturgeon U launched at Chatham dockyard.13 words
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Article275 1932-02-19 13 Uniformity an Aid to Navigation S E. L. Crcighton. R.N., lecturing Royal Umt.d Servi..e Institution on new i.u. Ui navigation and pilotage, referred co ,he' helm cidirs. 'ihe gradual adoption by all' I ;ns of a -t^reard and uniform method of b lm orders must, he275 words
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Article19 1932-02-19 13 Company of Master Mariners is to be granted the Livery ii has been lequesting of the City of Lcndon.19 words
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Article306 1932-02-19 13 Unfortunate Incident at Hong Kong The half-yearly report of the Officers' (Merchant N-ivy) Federation, contains the following passage. The Federation received a report from one of its members, the China Coast Officers' Guild, relating to an unfortunate incident which occurred at Hong Kong on July 26th, last. It306 words
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Article198 1932-02-19 13 Doctor Prescribes for Ships 300 Miles Away Twice during the voyage of the P.S.N.C. liner Orduna. which arrived at Liverpool from South America in mail week, the liner's surgeon. Dr. T. B. Kelly, gave medical advice to people travelling in other ships. On Nov. 26, the oil198 words
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Article108 1932-02-19 13 Paris, Jan. 2%. Although, as has already been reported, the Finance Committee of the Senate has refused to accept the Government Bill providing for a State loan of £2,400.000 to the French Line, a representative of the company stated to-day that work on the new 60.000-ton liner,108 words
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Article94 1932-02-19 13 Two French submarines, the Pultcr and the Joessel, and a French minelayer, the Castor, arrived here yesterday inomlng from Sabang. The submarires are commanded by Lieutenants Caron and Lorthioir while the minelayer is in command of Capt. de Corvette Augier. The submarines carry a crew of 43 and94 words
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Article276 1932-02-19 13 Aberdeen Line's Thrift Tours to Effypt and Ceylon Under the heading of "Thrift Tours" the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line has issutd particulars of trips to Egypt, including a stay at Cairo, and to Ceylon. The tours from London to Egypt and back are planned to be completed276 words
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Article189 1932-02-19 13 th^?' C X Danks the firm who for the past seven years have been engaged in salv age operations at Scapa Plow, raising the Gerl man warships which were sunk in 1919 announce that they do not intend carrying 'their operations any further. Several of the West ZJ£ f ldeS189 words
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Advertisement14 1932-02-19 13 r J Othin* Appertaining to J/U Kankin* and Frel/ht Apply Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907.14 words
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Advertisement143 1932-02-19 13 a arf MBB A x 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. Sole Agents MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 14-20, Orchard Road.143 words
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Article131 1932-02-19 14 Successful Appeal in a Law Action In the King's Bench Division. Justices Talbot and Macnaghten allowed with "osts an appeal by Mr. Teddy Brown, the "massive" variety artist, from a decision of Judge Sir Alfred Tobin. at Westminster County Court, in favour of Mr. Joseph Swerk. a131 words
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Article78 1932-02-19 14 Mild Weather Causes Consternation Lake I'l.m id (New York). With the third winter Olympics only four days away, consternation has been caused among the 300 competitors from 17 nations and throughout America by a lack of snow and tee. the only patch of the latter being artificial.78 words
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Article162 1932-02-19 14 Rent for British Film Floors Two British film studios are so busy that extra pictures are being made all through the night, after the normal day's work is finishj«L At the Twickenham .studios. "The Chinese I Puzzle" is being directed in the daytime, with Mr. Leon M.162 words
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Article34 1932-02-19 14 Prohibition to End in April ll« -Kii fcfors. Feb. 9. The President of Finland, M. Svinbufvud, has sanctioned the Bill aboli hing prohibition which will come into force on April 5.34 words
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Article315 1932-02-19 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can >e received in Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about ■>.2O p.m. gramophone records and telephony ests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, Jsual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from315 words
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Article128 1932-02-19 14 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radlc Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer FRIDAY Marche Burlesque, A. Cadou; Histoire d'ur Pierrot, M. Costa; La Fille aux cheveux de Lir (for violin, Robert Ban-as) Debussy; Alger 1c Soir, Cassard; To128 words
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66 1932-02-19 14 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am PETALJNG 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 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article126 1932-02-19 14 Professor Wins in South Africa Professor Duplessis, the theologian who declared that the story of Adam and Eve was an inspired allegory, has won his action against the stigma of heresy and unwarranted dismissal The Heresy Trial, as it was known, profoundly stirred religious feeling in South Africa.126 words
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Article124 1932-02-19 14 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending February 21st., 1932. Friday 19th. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall "D" (Eurasian) Coy. Officers and N.C.Os. W.T. Course; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Fortress Coy. (European Section) Enrolment and Equipment Parade; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall "C" (Scottish) Coy. 11 PI.124 words
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Article159 1932-02-19 14 But It Is Safe Under Guard at Jeweller's London, Jan. 20. In great secrecy, the King's State Crown, the most dazzling object in the Jewel Room of the Towr of London, has been removed for alteration. i After A ru taken away UOdtt the protection159 words
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Article39 1932-02-19 14 Richard Barrick, 37, a postman, sentenced at Southend Police Court to three months' imprisonment for stealing letters and postal packets, said he had got into debt because his v.ife had succumbed to the inducements of ♦allymen to buy goods.39 words
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Article101 1932-02-19 14 Voyage in Quest of a Channel New York, Jan. 16. f Admiral Byrd. the American explorer. wtkO has flown over both the North and South Poles and the Atlantic, stated yesterday that a friend has promised him a ship for a new expedition to101 words
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Article73 1932-02-19 14 Disease Rate Trebled Among Jockeys People, such as jockeys, who starve themselves to keep their weight down, are particularly liable to tuberculosis. Dr. A. M. Critchley, tuberculosis officer for West Suffolk, speaking to members of the Society of Medical Officers of HealtrMn London, referred to invest.gations among73 words
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Article156 1932-02-19 14 The Routine Orders by 1 h M M Reilly, M.C COMMU arc lows. Sificjporr, Vrb Ranges The lollowmu R;mu« ftllotaH lLshrd lor Information Buses leave Drill Hall Sat. Sun. Bukit Tknll R 2 p.m. 7.30 a.m. 20.2.32 D Coy T' B f < 21.2.32 do— L'7232 C156 words
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Article40 1932-02-19 14 Treasure JO*** Arrested Two officials n b rT^ Treasury Depart mi- the chaw of MBbl I ,0* It is alleged that gambling M tIM W tf m« As a result the 1 ■■< ductin? a ira* bookmakers.40 words
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Advertisement309 1932-02-19 14 -in X /SfiC .g., Fi? H j 1 k t r\£i vrA IBs 1 IL VERY PAINFUL mS«c EEZEMAJN HANDS UFPS* Of a Wet Nature. Looked M. ~^Ja a§ f AwfuL Cuticura Healed. lllllC I had ccrfTna on my hands for more mllfaflf^A MmH W \han a year. It was309 words
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Advertisement401 1932-02-19 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies ond Branches: Alor Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong401 words
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Advertisement324 1932-02-19 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital m.uoU.mi, 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.. W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Eart. Sir C. C. Barrie, K.B.E. LONDON BANKERS324 words
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Advertisement124 1932-02-19 14 rpjjj. SOUTH wt\ BRITISH V^|B INSURANT. OOMP4HV u Mm FIHK. MARINE, MOTOR car INSURAM f: (FPTFn LOWEST Ct'RßEwg^ THF EASTERN UNITEH ASSURANCE CORPORATION FIRE, MARINE MOTOIJ (\\R AND personal Aocnmn INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: <., M ral BEAD OFFK T.: 3-r Malacca stnw Singapore. 1 THE OCEAN ACCII) km m124 words
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Article788 1932-02-19 15 tosPECTS NOT BRIGHT Saonstruction Necessary Hut not Imminent taken from a report. Of the mnal peaenl aaeetflni Rubber Company, U- th«- Cnxn\Kxuy, ..Mill. H <<h;nrm:u)> the H b k .■.lUMii' Hi he (dfaeeton), v. M „l.i ud, l>> proxy. I'i.uiiatmn Co.. Ltd.. a Mailer was aleo foi788 words
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Article349 1932-02-19 15 Mivcfaaf I^ane Hopes Receding London. Jau. li>. MuitiiiK-lane lK>)>es ol rubber restriction have brin recfHlmj.' recently on lack of man, isaj'., the Daily Express i. A WOek iiuo there V/ai a considerable bull position, but this has been reduced u> some extent, nui. in recent days there hawa349 words
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Article212 1932-02-19 15 Th«- LVpartnuiit of Ovt-rseas Trade issues tlinmuh H.M. StatioiH»ry Department B rapatt on Economic Condition^ in the Netherlands East Indus (54-501. price 3s. 6d. >. It Li Written by Mr. H. A. N. Bluett. Cnnumnutl A^tnt. Batavia. and dated Septmib* r last. In his introductory212 words
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Article29 1932-02-19 15 £500.000 a Week Takings at Harrod's l.i mini Jan. 24). Kanod'a, Sir Woodman Burbidyp i.s proudly btrartlng took £500,000 last work during the s.vit- 1 Daily HaaaKL29 words
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Article342 1932-02-19 15 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES February 18. SELLING London, 4 months* sight 2(4 I[B London. 3 months' sight 2 4 1132 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 31|32 London, 30 days' sight 2i3 15''16 London, demand 2 3 7 8 London, T.T. 2!3 13,16 Lyons and Paris, demand 975342 words
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63 1932-02-19 15 February 18th., 12 o'clock noon Bayers Sellers. Tone of Market Quiet Steady. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 2=> 4 d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet Gets. 4 per lb. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, s P ot 8 1 8U Standard R.S.S. on Tender63 words
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Article949 1932-02-19 15 TIII'RSDAY. FEB. 18TH, 5 P.M. CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers SeUen Asam Kumbang ti) 24s 25s Austral Malay <£ 18s 20s Ayer Hitam <ss» 10s lis Bangrin Tin 10s 3d lis 3 J Bat ang Padang ltl) 07V4 12 V4 Batu Caves ($1) 18 25 Bukit Aran? (sl> 30949 words
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Article154 1932-02-19 15 Changes in Representative Prices New York. Feb. 15 16 K. American Can. Com. 66X 69> 66'. Cities Service 6 1 6 s Colombia Gas and Elec 13". 14 :1 13 Curtis Wright 2 2 2 Electric Bond and Shan 12 12'^ 11% Gen. Electric 21". 23154 words
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Article178 1932-02-19 15 .Bri-lsh Radio Official Service] Jan. 30 Feb. 16' 17. Amsterdam 8.59 8.51 8.52 Athens 272 >_ 265 270 Bombay is. 6'*d. Is. 6 5 32d. Is. 6 5 32d. Berlin 14 14.52 14.50 Brussels 24 24.70 24.70 Bucharest 575 577 577 Rio 4U 4 3 16 4 3 16178 words
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Article357 1932-02-19 15 Export Prospects Reviewed Manchester, Jan. 14. The Kobe correspondent of the Mane nest ei Guardian Commercial, contributes to to-day's issue a special article on the effects which Japan's embargo on the export of gold will have on the cottoii trade. "Export prospects look bright." he says, "and Japanese357 words
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Article960 1932-02-19 15 Needs of Western Rubber Manufacturers The many discussions and suggestions madr lof late in order to save the rubber cultivating I industry out of the sticky morass of the crisis I constantly hammer on expensive manufacturing I processes, says a correspondent in the Java(bode. Dutch East Indies)960 words
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Article120 1932-02-19 15 GU THRIE'S REPORT Singapore. t>b. in The market has httn quietly steady sm<« our last Report. To-day's quotations an Singapore 8 cents derm n k <•« nr London 2 11 16d. up i:i6d. New York 4 cents pold uiicitanKed Stocks in Uie hands of dealers and in cour*r of .shipment120 words
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Advertisement76 1932-02-19 15 xssets exceed $12,000,000 A«orance in force orer $35,000,000 FThe Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Stratta 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 with the76 words
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Article291 1932-02-19 16 Everton Lose the Lead A reshuffling of positions at the top of the First Division of the League took place as a result of the five matches (in which four of the first half dozen clubs were engaged) which took place on Wednesday afternoon. Everton, who have291 words
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Article386 1932-02-19 16 How Villa Went Out of the Cup fFrom Our Own Correspondent] London, Feb. 2. Portsmouth beat Aston Villa in their replay at Villa Park by one goal to none. The pitch was in good condition and there were about 55.000 spectators watching the game. As was386 words
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239 1932-02-19 16 The five-hours marathon cup-tie between Newcastle and Southport ended in a triumph for skill, for youth Newcastle field one of the youngest fides in the First Division and for thorough team spirit. The cumulative effect of all these shook Soutihport, then bewildered them, and239 words
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Article532 1932-02-19 16 COMMERCIAL CUP Harbour Board Beat Uniteers S.H.B 2: United Engineers. 1. The second round replay in the Commercial Cup series between the United Engineers and the Singapore Harbour Board was played off yesterday at the Anson Road Stadium, and resulted in a win for the Harbour532 words
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Article252 1932-02-19 16 Strong Wind Gives Good Sailing On Bundty many enthusiasts journeyed from Kuala Lumpur to Pert Dickson to take part in th? rr.ee over course "D They were favoured v. ith an ideal day, as the sky was overcast, and ttM wind blew strongly from the west. Stella252 words
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Article86 1932-02-19 16 Accused of Accepting Money Paris, Feb. 2. The Bureau of the French Athletic Federation has decided to suspend M. Ladoumegue, famous national champion in middle distance and long I distance events, because he is charged with •^ccepting money in return for certain services in connexion with his86 words
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Article34 1932-02-19 16 T>-ere will be a practice water polo match* on Sunday at the Chinese Swimming Club, at 16.30 am. Members who make up the Club's I teams are particularly requested to be present:34 words
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Article18 1932-02-19 16 Owing to the heavy rain yesterday afternoon L t!#e third SC.C. soccer trial was postponed.18 words
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1049 1932-02-19 16 SERONwSLEA AT THE TOP Newspaper Experts' Views [Prom Our Own Correspondent] [By Dutch Air Mall] London, .Feb. 2. The weights for the Lincolnshire Handicap together with the weights of the Liverpool Spring Cup, the Roseberry Stakes and the Queens Prize have just been published. Here are1,049 words
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Article886 1932-02-19 16 BLACKHEATH BEAT THE NAVY HOME RUGBY Excellent TaUent-Aarvold Partnership [From Our Own Correspondent] (By Dutch Air Mall) London. Feb. 2. One of the chief features of week-end Rugby was the Navy-Blackheath match jat Portsmouth. The result, a defeat for the Navy by 14 11, was rather unexpected, and must have886 words
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Article42 1932-02-19 16 Grand National Candidate Killed London, Feb. 9. The Grand National candidate. Richmond 11, owned by Mr. R. McAlpine. has been killed at Nottingham, having broken its neck. Richmond II finished third in the 1929 National behind Gregallach and Eastern Hero.42 words
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Article25 1932-02-19 16 New Northants Captain London, Feb. 9. W. C. Brown will succeed V. W. C. Jupp In the captaincy of the Northamptonshire Cricket Club.25 words
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Article21 1932-02-19 16 The Ist Bn. The Gloucestershire Regimental Band will play at the Garrison Golf CJub at] 6 p.m. 6n Tuesday, 23rd Instant.21 words
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Advertisement290 1932-02-19 16 POPULAR ifisMasfersVfoce r ocoo Without a song B 35^ 3 Blue is the night B. 5976 Taillt no sin Ge orge O Sweet nothings of love B. 3953 Reviens ,J« Mac Dear, when I met you QonA J Tip-toe through the tulips B 3204 C Painting Clouds with sunshine B.290 words
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