The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 February 1932
1932-02-20
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1932-02-20 1 The Singapore Free Press ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 193 J. Mi. 13,575 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article327 1932-02-20 1 The Dayang Muda of Sarawak renounced Christianity while crossing the Char.r.el m an Imperial Airways liner en route to Paris and embiaced the Moslem faith Page 12. The Rotary Club has obtained valuable information as to the ipiospects of establishing a glass industry m Singapore Page 19.327 words
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Article1307 1932-02-20 1 Quicguid cc^int homir.es nostri est farrago LibHli Juvenal. Reading his Malacca Guardian the other day, The Topicist was rather astounded to see m j the leading article the following 'The Straits Chinese have taken this Colony for better or for worse." j The murder now seems1,307 words
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Advertisement170 1932-02-20 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the >1 tla van gardens direct to your home. HOTEL '\< client accommodation with modern sanitation TO-DAY'S ATTRACTION Til FIN MUSIC 1 to 2.30 p.m. ItIJMTAI LI, SERVED IN THE GRILL FROM 12 NOON TO 3 P.M. TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE170 words
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Advertisement308 1932-02-20 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TA.VIf<IIT SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME A W-HNltjr 111. 9 15 pmto n p m L Valse JOLLY FELLOWS Vollstedt OpCCIHI JLllllllCr 2 Overture ROSAMUNDE Schubert Op. 26 3. Descriptive Intermezzo *Hld DliriCC IN A PERSIAN MARKET Ketelbey NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER 4 Morceau DINNER DANCING VIENNA> TOWN308 words
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Advertisement173 1932-02-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS To your health Page 4. The Mermen trio Page 4. Paint and economise Page 10. Wherever you go there's Page 3. When the pace begins to tell-*-Page 8. Look about with a seeing eye Page 5. 1.750.000 people can't be wrong Page 7. The world's best trunks at173 words
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Advertisement11 1932-02-20 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article324 1932-02-20 2 Capitol Theatre Attractions IBy Our Film Correspondent J The Capitol will bring back a very popular favourite to-morrow when they screen the Paramount dramatic production "Secrets of a Secretary m which Claudette Colbert is featured. Her success In several productions screened at the Capitol including "Smiling Lieutenant." "Big324 words
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Advertisement17 1932-02-20 2 NEW WORLD BOXING I 1 RIVERS vs. GUILLERMO j TO-NIGHT I Programme Postponed from 1 Last Night.17 words
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Advertisement395 1932-02-20 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MEMORIALS 1 SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 A 3, IVnhas Road. •»IT Lavender Street Phone 6015. MUSLIM KHAN CO.. 37, JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS Orders promptly executed Charges Moderate. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— Thone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55,395 words
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Advertisement505 1932-02-20 2 TENDERS, SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the foilouinp materials or services atid that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary Fittings at properties Woodleigh Filter Bed area, Upper Serangood Road. Date of505 words
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Advertisement251 1932-02-20 2 II IfKiMSn II IHKSBSi 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, Singapore.251 words
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Advertisement160 1932-02-20 2 */^\s i aa I iy ■nW^ KIL A. %\A^n^Bß^nW n^H ss Health of Women IN anaemia and debility, resulting from irregularities of the functions peculiar to women, KALZANA, the calcium food. hars proved to be of striking value. Kalzana contains the mineral Cftici which is needed to strengthen the cc160 words
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Miscellaneous93 1932-02-20 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 20th. High Water. 08.40. 8.3 ft., 22.44. 8.0 ft. Glenealy meeting, Derrick's, noon. Sunday, list. High Water. 09.32. 9.0 It.. 23.10. 8.4 ft. Golf: Wei Hal Wei Cup, Singapore GO. vs. Island G.C. at Bukit Timah. Garrison G.C. Keppel G.C. RS.Y.C. Changi Race. Monday. 22nd. High Water.93 words
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Article, Illustration514 1932-02-20 3 thp: end of bostock's Cheered en its 400 Miles Across Britain On 11; .ird the Railway Ark. Si.meuherr m Lng-land Bumpetty-bump yoe.s Urn train The animals came m two by two. ...There are 150 of thtm aboard Did Noah have a sense of smell? Carlisle. Carlisle Junction514 words
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Article219 1932-02-20 3 To Be Sold By Public Auction Mrs. C. Joseph, lady member of the Municipal Council of Tanjore, was absent from the town for some days after her election. During her absence the Council decided, at ttieir very first meeting, to remove from its exposed position, m a219 words
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Article286 1932-02-20 3 Substantially Intact After 379 Years <<tmh.it.tr*-. Jan. 28. According to Fides, a newspaper published at Panjim. Goa. the bedy of St. Francis Xavirr was examined on January 9. at the conclusion Of the Solemn Exposition, by committee of rive medical men. The examination was made286 words
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Article163 1932-02-20 3 Important Congress to be Held m London London. Feb. 3. Famous archaeologists from every country have been invited to meet m London this summer to help m piecing together man's early history. So mr.ny tantalizing fragments about early man have bMB discovered m recent years that163 words
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Article192 1932-02-20 3 Hurled Through Window and Killed Ventersdorp. A le Mi.irk tblt case of death by lißhtnm^ IHM oeeurred on the farm Palmietfontein, abx7«t four miles trom Ventersdorp. A native girl of the place named Sophie, Aged 17. mi vittlnu m hvr room scwmß. Her younger sister was on the192 words
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Article149 1932-02-20 3 Munich. Munich looks like lu-uiu one »,i its BBjOff claims to lame. The city is taking to milk! The bom of Germany's most famous brer and of the world's gNStest beer drinkers .simply will not bt iievc it. but the official skitiMi. cloarly show that149 words
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Article121 1932-02-20 3 At Hammersmith inquest on James Brown. ■(Ml .sixty-four, a siaflolder. of Elnd;rle-str» t. Fulh-dtn Palace-read, who died from earner oi the tongue, the widow stated that he was heavy smok.T. and was very fund <! a olhv pipe. The HOT OI HI (Dr. Edwin Smith) to121 words
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Advertisement158 1932-02-20 3 <f9 => Aiicnburgs Foods Mac^ from the purest milk of covs^s pastured m the home countx-s, the 'AUenburys' Foods are as easily digested as modieri milk. They are ccrm free and are simply an c] quickly made by the addition of boding water only. MUk Food No. I Milk Food158 words
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Advertisement97 1932-02-20 3 a <a> <a <a T*.^^»T HOMEWARD BOUND :f FRANKELS OFFER X TIIK nOKIJIM lIDWT V CABIN WARDROBE TRUNKS |i t I a X." l^i^iA^ il <^s^ >^ '^4fHPi J?fr iiinK*TTlll mm^ff B^sV^n^'^ -^^^ss^sSM^a> •ifi«i>- (^^Sr/ I "r-^H Ift a*a A I t B^sfeßlS S^nMfitaislaVsl I T 1 KH s3i flfivTillllß97 words
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Advertisement72 1932-02-20 3 YOUR ROOM IS DIRTY! UNLESS YOU HA YE INSTALLED AN f "OZONAIR" APPARATUS It is as necessary to cleanse the air m a room as it is the floor or furniture. THIS NECESSITY Is obtainable now at United Engineers Limited. SINGAPORE (Incorporated m S.S.) BRANCHES The "Ozonair" purifies the air72 words
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Article, Illustration1510 1932-02-20 4 ACTIVE CAMPAIGNING England the Free States' Best Friend [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Dublin. Jan. 16. The issue is now knit though the formal announcement cf the coming general election j m the Free State has not been made. Both vrcnt parties, the Government or Cumann1,510 words
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Article418 1932-02-20 4 400 Europeans Caught by The Fever Nairobi (Kenya). Considerable interest has been aroused here m the recent discoveries of gold at Kakamega. and although they are not to be compared with the great finds m the past m the Klondike and Australian fields, there is reason to418 words
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Article672 1932-02-20 4 Central Council's Annual Meeting The annual general meeting of the Selangor Central Church Council was held on Suv.day night m the Parish Room. The following were elected Chairman, the Hon'ble Mr. J. Stiaclian; Hon. Treasmer. Mr. L. S. Himely. Hon. Secretary. Mrs. C. A. Mathews.672 words
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Article24 1932-02-20 4 It's good sense, good business, and good science to cheer up and be merry After all. it's gravity that keeps things down Boston Herald.24 words
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Article416 1932-02-20 4 Signor Mussolini Visit> i Pope Romr. rrh I On the occasion of tru- thlnl I the .sig/.ing of the La: I ?d the long and bitter c< n I Church and the Stan !>■ I day received Signer MuhqHbl v. ith I pomp and ful. r.ly resent416 words
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Article90 1932-02-20 4 The annual general Lawn Tennis AflMdtf evening at the Btltl Gleeson. TIM pn-: presiding. The accounts and Dec. 31. 1931. *< The election "I M ""Evident: Mr I Hon. Secretary M x Hfl Executive Commit** i Ng Kok JO** and H The Councillors 0O t& tion of90 words
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Advertisement470 1932-02-20 4 f To Your Health! 1 v 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 we all know, just reaching that age when care must be exercised m diet, m living, because of those470 words
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Advertisement6 1932-02-20 4 BRIMfiS HAPPIMESS TD ALL/" PHDHE: 34636 words
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Article, Illustration597 1932-02-20 5 fjjii >US DOUBLE WEDDING Lady Blandford's Stateliness London. Jan. It. i Marchionesc ol Blandford died yearning at hrr residence In Park-street. -...ther f the Duke of Marlborough tM Duke of Abercorn. Her father t Duke j( Abercorn. She was In her <.*■-!• nllh > ear Bland lord597 words
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Article59 1932-02-20 5 of poliec duly at Bristol 1 I shop m Union-street W* out. hurled a brick through "'1 Irtbted a tray of 50 diamond H 000 He then jumped into Wch drove off. The whole affair Jjy a i, v. Meonds, and the robbery -fully canied tut that the policeman the59 words
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733 1932-02-20 5 PREMIER'S FUTURE Four Ways Out of Political Maze London, Jan. 14. Th# Prime Minister stands at the crossroads. Which path will he take? aslcs the Dally Herald political correspondent. Behind the scenes Mr. Mac Donald is carefully considering his plans for the crisis m733 words
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Article144 1932-02-20 5 Two G.W.R. van boys, Charlie Jackson, ol Paddington. and Tom Smith, of Marylebone, had a heated argument at Paddington station, and wanted to settle it there and then with their fists. Called into the office by Mr. Patsy Hagate a staff supervisor, who is also144 words
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Article49 1932-02-20 5 A Star correspondent vouches for the truth of the following story of a dear old Victorian acquaintance who had occasion to make a night journey from London to the North. She wrote to the railway company for a sleeping berth, and addressed her letter to the "Berth Controller." I49 words
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Article134 1932-02-20 5 Early Morning Motoring Tragedy Asansol, Feb. 8. While returning from a fancy dress dance early on Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McMurray were both killed when their saloon car. driven by Mr. McMurray, hit a small parapet and somersaulted. A passanger. Mr. Speedie, escaped134 words
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Article83 1932-02-20 5 Navy, Army and Air Force Votes l^otidon Feb. 9. Over £800.000 is shewn as surpluses under the Navy, Army and Air Force heads m 1930 m Treasury Minutes issued allocating surpluses under various votes to meet deficits under ether votes. The largest surplus is under Army, which shows83 words
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Article546 1932-02-20 5 The Re-election of Hindenburg Berlin, Feb. 10. The question whether President von Hindenbuig. despite his advanced age, v.ill consent to stand for re-electicn, will probably be decided within the next few days. Although it now seems assured that the National Socialists are determined to put up a candidate546 words
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Article27 1932-02-20 5 Judge Cluer tc debtor, at Shoreditch County Court: You used to be able to live on sixpence a day. but you will never see those days back.27 words
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Advertisement474 1932-02-20 5 jdHflP^' hook about you with a seeing eye! The narrow street with the gay Chinese throng of buyers, bargainers, and loiterers. The merry Malay children playing on the long, sandy beach. The bearded jag a with his beardless, long-haired son. The little kampong under the still, tall, palm trees. You474 words
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Advertisement130 1932-02-20 5 gone! There are hundreds of mothers who to pick up right away never looked could tell you to this day when and b ac k again I where it was that someone uttered "Lactogen" is good rich farm milk— the word "Lactogen- Perhaps it was ever d ™P the cream130 words
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Article, Illustration1275 1932-02-20 6 Hollywood has not Beaten the world By Our Film Correspondent PAUL Stein, the famous AustroGerman film director, who after Itrring Ufa m Germany, spent a feuyears m Hollywood, has gone to England to direct a British film for Paramount. He takes with1,275 words
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Article141 1932-02-20 6 Value m Preliminary Instruction The Army nuthoritie:s are mveflUgating the value of sound films as a means of instruction for classes of men m their preliminary training. A demonstration of technical cperations was given by the Western Electric Co. at the Royal United Service Institution.141 words
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Article81 1932-02-20 6 The inliabitants at the L.C.C. St. Helier estate at Morden have been terrorised by thieves who within the last few weeks have committed a great number of robberies and assaults, chiefly on women. Women and children have been advised to shelter at night behind locked doors wHfle the men have81 words
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Article180 1932-02-20 6 Nancy Carroll. Peggy Shannon and Wynne Gibson are the only red-heads under contract to Paramount. Clive Brook would have been a lawyer if he'd done as his parents wanted him to. Dlirint the War he was an officer m the British forces. C'arc.'e Lombard is one of the180 words
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Article, Illustration310 1932-02-20 6 THE COMEDY ATMOSPHERE "An atmosphere of tun and high humour during production m the studio is a very necessary part of creating a successful screen comedy." says Edward Oedgwlck, veteran director, now at work on The Passional Plumber, formerly titled Her Cardboard Lover, i a Metro-Gold\v\ n-Mayer production. starring Buster310 words
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Article132 1932-02-20 6 Masked Gunmen Rob Star of £4,000 Jewels Hollywood. Jan. IK. Miss (fennel Myers, the film act IBM, •registered terror" m earnest »-arly this morning as she looked intc the barr<\s of two gHBBHB'4 pistols while jewels, valued at about £4.000. were stolen. The .sensational robbery wej132 words
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Article63 1932-02-20 6 A 19 year-old girl at Glasgow confessed to stealing a typewriter from the counter ol the Criminal Investigation Department at Glasgow Central Police Station. She had called respecting a case of theft and the detective who had left the room to answer a telephone call returned to find the girl63 words
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Article, Illustration818 1932-02-20 6 IVAN SHARPE - IVAN SHARPE By Effect of New Blood Concentrating on High-Class Football TWU cmix> call IOT special praise tins weeK. Each has bin setting a splendid example at an opportune moment. Football has been los.ng friends because of the slump m industry. Consequently the hiphest818 words
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Article510 1932-02-20 7 TALKING MATCH (harming Kindly, Open and Frank" b ii.'. r. sled m Will m;ik. i. v Iterative for HanWl SvitfTer. the well- critic to his meeting M bIUUOUrM on his arrival m 1 itental at la,st <Swai- I i.s apart each lira*. n that wt could510 words
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Article178 1932-02-20 7 HiR Scoring m ColomboUpcountry Match Tin reeOOd rir k. t i:iatch bvturon Colombo' and Up-country was notable fcr home v»n vatracUvr hatttng, notabiy by Douglas Wright. \hr Up-<«)iintn- c;:ptajji. vho «:coi»d 206 of hi* kMel total cf 368. this individual ixorc being I MeOfd for this series of178 words
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Article74 1932-02-20 7 M Persons Known To Have Been Killed Paris. FHi. X. t iU\ persons are n ;w known to haw perished m the cyclone which swept the Island of Reunion, and it is feared that the death roll will be higher Owing to tht complete breakdown of communication,74 words
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Article465 1932-02-20 7 MATHESON I,AN(J Fortunes Made by Some Stars I Sir Hurry Lander H undoubtedly the richest British stage ::rtLst. His friends estimate his p ortunt at from £600,000 to £700,000. George Robey. reputed to be our wealthiest omedian. goes about looking as though he is465 words
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Article533 1932-02-20 7 HOLY COMMUNION Lower House May Fight the Bishops L« ndoii. Jan. 21. A new religious .storm with the Archbishop.s of Canterbury and York heading opposinu elements is likely to follow convocations which meet to-morrow m London and York. The point at issue is the administration of533 words
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Article332 1932-02-20 7 £1,500,000 To Relieve Traffic Congestion New roads, costing £1.500.000. will be opened! around London this year, notwithstanding the enemy "cuts" made by the Ministry of Tran.s- port m construction schemes, states the Morniim Post of Jnn. 18. Most of the new roads are m connect i(;ii332 words
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Article35 1932-02-20 7 A film actress, Mrs. Rosalie Patricia McMillan of Highgate was awarded £210 damages against Messrs. Prost. hairdressers of Dublin, on the ground that the plaintiff's hair had gone a deep blue owing to their treatment35 words
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Article323 1932-02-20 7 WHEKE ARE THEY Sweethearts With Pasts and Poor Voices I Where arc ttoe Bka star- \< wed i > What hM bfffwnr ol OoDeta ICOore? is v»\m.» Banky dead? Why don't me Mi LiLllcM Ohh any more? I Hn are the imvm, (M] ili«- Daily H< raid).323 words
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Article82 1932-02-20 7 Archbishop Of York's Plea At Geneva London, Jan. 31. A Reference made by tin. Archbishop of York to the wiping out of the charge of war guilt. In Mrmmi m the Cathedral at Geneva this mom Ing, h likely h> arouse a storm of protest In the French82 words
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Advertisement248 1932-02-20 7 CHOOSE FRIGIDAIRE A fr^^ it will cive you more efficient refrigeration with surprising economy. Refrigeration that can be controlled by means of V ♦J* the "Cold Control." Refrigeration suitable for vegetables by means of the "Hydrator." ♦J* Lj V g" it is dependable and remarkably free from trouble, is always248 words
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Article2534 1932-02-20 8 CELTIC INFLUENCE Mr. Compton Mackenzie's Survey By Dutch Air Mall London, Feb. 2. Tlif etbfcs i»f nationalism m their relation to the progress and outlook of the modern world were surveyed by Mr. Compton Mackenzie m the address which he delivered to his constituents after hir, installation2,534 words
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Advertisement214 1932-02-20 8 DELICIOUS FRUIT JELLIES IN Favourite Fruii Flavours Lemon, Orange, Peach, Cherry, Raspberry, Pineapple, Strawberry. FRAMROZ CO. /^jgc-> When the pace tclßmsS begins to tell ill 111 iT-^iffSll li VOUI Pm>r ies n lVt begun to flag, A youi m iH B^SSSSr| vitality is low. if your work Ls a burdc:.214 words
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Advertisement155 1932-02-20 8 "Never have I had anything so wonderful as LUX Toilet SOAP for keeping my skin fresh and smooth" says JOAN CRAWFORD Hi£i -$jp f; vMM lOl* CVCfV "ft I til ctie iii|^r SiliSitep^ X g^ ir^' Hie studio li^htv I ouSuu^ll H lll!l Hlliiimffii rMjP*/ make-up cannot deceive. I >155 words
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Advertisement229 1932-02-20 9 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY THE MESSIAH IRIDAY, M\RCH 4th, at 9-15 p.m. MONDAY, 7th, at 5-30 p.m. Prices: $2, $1 and Cents 50. ..M.kniK at Littles from Tuesday February 23rd. BOTANICAL GARDENS BAND PERFORMANCE Sunday. February 21st at 9 p.m. j The Band off the 1 st. Batt229 words
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Advertisement315 1932-02-20 9 pCAPiTOiiI I Where There is ALWAYS a Good Show SPECIAL SCREENING OF FIRST NATIONAL'S TECHNICOLOUR MUSICAL AND SINGING COMEDY MO, MO, MAMETTJE featuring BERNICE CLAIRE Also MICKEY MOUSE m "TRAFFIC TROUBLES" f J Note "ON APPROVAL* will not be shown at the matinee I —J Last Night of FREDERICK LONSDALE'S315 words
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Advertisement151 1932-02-20 9 1 I '~~~^mmmW^ m m^mm~~^^l3K^mmmm m^^mmM m^K^^n^mmW /f f f I »|Bl M^B B 9 I m^mm KO By- '^mmolmf TO-NIGHT Packing out as usual That's Alhambra's Theme Song! RAMON NOVARRO IN SON or INDIA Your Week-End Show obviously MATINEE TO-MORROW at 3 p.m. M^ext Change CHARLOTTE GREENWOOD Robert Montgomery151 words
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Article109 1932-02-20 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATHS. ANDERSON— On February 16th. 1932, m London. Edward Anderson, formerly senior partner of W. Mansfield and Company, Limited. MR. KOH SAN TEE passed away at his residence No. 279. Joo Chiat Road yesterday at 3 p.m.. at the age of W, leaving behind him two widows. 5109 words
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1133 1932-02-20 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1932 MUNICIPAL DEPOSIT PAYMENTS Considerable interest has been aroused m Kuala Lumpur over the dispute m connection with payment of deposits to the Sanitary Board for electrical supply equal to twice the average monthly payment of the depositor. The outcome of the discussion at1,133 words
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Article580 1932-02-20 10 BRITISH INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY TO me r.aiutr. Sir,— ln the multitude of causes that appeal through your columns to the British public. Philosophy might seem to be the least that, has a claim on the attention of practical men. But it is not difficult m the580 words
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Article134 1932-02-20 10 To the Editor. Sir, Under the heading of "Fancies and •Whims" you deplore the quite unnecessary demand of rubber consumers for "parade" rubber, but surely there is another side to this question that should result m encouragement being given to this whim by at any rate the larger134 words
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Article229 1932-02-20 10 To the Editor. Sir, For considerable time there has been talk of restriction. From the various suggestions and reports In the newspapers, it is expected that the producers alone should make all the sacrifice. This is not at all fair, m fact it is cruel. If229 words
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Article633 1932-02-20 10 MR. HOLIDAYS p pEpA p Members' CoitstnKtifi Suggestion A commendable desiv I th ties that must fe et well as businesses, the* i the annual met;:: Yacht Club held m the C chairmanship of Ml I < evening ftj the 3.-rd csc unti wt adapted, Mr.633 words
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Article94 1932-02-20 10 week we shall see rubber eh« H equivalent of about M M What Ls the causr of tt* H thing else but fflMdh have brought the world f" There are people who h Of the iUtest." I thn not advocate such a m« the ruination of thousand I and loss94 words
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Advertisement253 1932-02-20 10 IB Bl I aAa^~^~«|A BBBBk^E^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBMBVj nHfT/ /jr "^T —^-^^MB^B^^^^^^al^B^B^Bßßßl if/il />/ \^'^F~^bMK»l buLLILI I/ w jLj SOLE AGENTS W *f I > f^PT CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD, I W (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated m Shanghai) m 261 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY SPECIAI TO253 words
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Advertisement50 1932-02-20 10 I i ((!DfU?lonte\ v^- -~trf* A WELSH HUSBAND AND WIFE are both lawyers. As far as law is concerned most women lay it down but few take it up. Many women take up "GAFLAC" POLICIES. FIRE AND BURGLARY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.50 words
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1382 1932-02-20 11 CHINESE REPLY MAY HASTEN OFFENSIVE JAPANESE DEMANDS REJECTED LEADING LEAGUE POWERS TO TREAD WARILY THF. POSITION OF BRITAIN binesc m reply to the Japanese ultimatum offer to with- itetUMC of 20 kilometres from the Shanghai Settlethr Japanese withdraw a like distance. They reject the for Urn dismantling of Woosung antf1,382 words
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Article197 1932-02-20 11 EUROPEAN BANKRUPT Receiving Order Made Owing a sum cf $2,230 to H.H. the Sultan of Jchore on a promissory note. Harry Baker, a European, was adjudicated bankrupt before Mr. Justice fcprouie yesterday. The rpplicaticn was made by Mr. J. Layccck. on br\? > of197 words
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Article176 1932-02-20 11 Cheering Statement by Mr. Runeiman [.British Radio— Official Service] Rug-by, Feb. 19. The President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Walter Runciman. addressing the Chamber of Shipping dinner last night said there were some signs that the financial crisis was passing, one of these being the lowering of176 words
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Article483 1932-02-20 11 [Renter's Service] New York. Feb. 18. The Federal Reserve Bank rate is unchanged at per cent. was practical or prudent. He hoped circumstances would not render such a desperate course necessary. He emphasised that the British Government was most anxious to avoid reaching a decision until483 words
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Article84 1932-02-20 11 RUBBER IMPORTS REMOVE ARTICLE FROM FREE LIST! COMMONS PROTEST [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, Feb. 19. In the House of Commons yesterday five Conservative members tabled an amendment withdrawing rubber from the free list of imports. To-day, owing to many protests, they promptly withdrew the amendment. Sir84 words
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Article110 1932-02-20 11 Republican Leading the Pall [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 19. A stalemate appears to be likely as a result of the Irish Free State elections, though so far the Republicans are leading. Labour is losing seats to both Government and the Republicans but they will hold the balance110 words
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Article121 1932-02-20 11 De Beers Mines to Close [Keuter's Service] Kimberley. Feb. 19. It is officially announced that the E>e Beer? mines will close down on March 31. m consequence of the very serious condition of the diamond trade. The Company considers a complete cessation of diamond production will tend121 words
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Article96 1932-02-20 11 Egypt's Proposals Tabled [British Radio— Official Service] Ru/rby. Feb. 19. At the Disarmament Conference this morning Egypt's proposals were put forward by Mahmoud Pakhry Pasha. The main points were that the draft convention of the Preparatory Commission should be adopted as a basis of discussion. That material force commensurate96 words
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Article48 1932-02-20 11 Chadbourne Scheme Accepted [Reuter's Service] Brussels, Feb. 18. The international conference has agreed to Mr. Chadbourne's scheme to limit sugar production. Java is allotted 1.932,000 tons with an export quota of 1.350,000; Cuba 2.350,000; Germany 350.000; Poland 308 000; Czecho-Slovakia 570,000; Hungary 84,000; Belgium 30.000Peril 371.000..48 words
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Article73 1932-02-20 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 19. Messrs. I^wis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £140 1116 (£l4Oy 2 Forward £143 5;16 (£143V 8 The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prides73 words
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Advertisement191 1932-02-20 11 LENTHERIC PERFUMES The most fashionable and exclusive Parisian perfumes. s^^ 1 By-':*- 4 tfrrwißl U'.\ L f ffl IF YOU ARE BLONDE AU FIL DE L'EAU. ASPHODELE. LE PIRATE. IF YOU ARE BRUNETTE LOTUS DOR MIRACLE FORET VIERGE. OBTAINABLE FROM ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the S.S.) Singapore Kuala Lumpur191 words
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Article3222 1932-02-20 12 CEYLON'S POSITION "ON HANDS AND KNEES BEGGING FOR CREDIT" END OF THE PRECIPICE Colombo, Feb. 12. That Ceylon Ls gradually drifting towards bankruptcy, and that it may have to u«> down on its hands and ki > littmi. for r> (lit. were some of ih»- rrasovs urjjed3,222 words
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CHINESE FAILURE
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100 1932-02-20 12 One cf the biggest among the Na.m Puk Hjnq rice importers and shipping firms. Messi*. Yuen Seng Fat. has suspended business. This firm has its own vessels plying between Hong Kong and Saigon for the transportation cf rice to the Colcny. The Yuen Seng100 words
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Article50 1932-02-20 12 I [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, Feb. 19. The death occurred to-day of Miss Betsy de Souza sister of Messrs L. P. and H. M. de Souza, and of Dr. E. L. de Souza and Nurse Mary de Souza. The funeral takes place to--1 morrow afternoon.50 words
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Article626 1932-02-20 12 LORD LOTHIAN'S MESSAGE Failure of Congress Demonstration Bombay, Jan. 29. Congress agents m Bombay had planned a olack flag demonstration against the British members of the three Round Table Conference Committees who arrived m Bombay this morning by the Mooltan; at tiny rate, they had distributed hundreds626 words
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Article297 1932-02-20 12 Ten Per Cent. Wajre Cut at Penang Following the economies that have been already effected and others that are shortly to < ccme Into force, a considerable saving is anti- cipated m the Penang Municipal estimates for this year. The estimated surplus on the first of January this297 words
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Article58 1932-02-20 12 Flodden Field is not to be crossed by electric cables, as was first planned by the Central Electricity Board. The border residents object.d, and a protect was made on their behalf by the Glendale Council, with the result that the line conveying electricity to the south of Scotland is to58 words
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Article, Illustration623 1932-02-20 12 DAYANG MUDA CONVERTED CEREMONY IN CHANNEL AIR LINER A FRANK LIFE STORY <From Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. 19. The Dayang Muda of Sarawak to-day renounced Christianity while crossing the Channel m an Imperial Airways liner en route for Paris. Dr. Khalid SheJdrake. President of the623 words
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Article51 1932-02-20 12 London, Feb. 10. An estate valued at MM! than rmlli:>n pounds sterling was left ty Mr. Frank Henry Cook, the late head of Thom;u> Cook and Sons, who died on Chirstmas Day. I It Is understood that the duties will amount to nearly half a51 words
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Article438 1932-02-20 12 NO FEAST THIS y h Concert to Help fe^ Unemployed Tlv call «J the Brttkt, ha.s resulted n, St. Oeorfi s dinner and bill OH Othen who may of St. Oeorge then li i. be i i old fashioned villa* i MtM will t> ii.- to438 words
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Article172 1932-02-20 12 Trebitsch Lincoln on (hi Needs f| ii I' Trebiwh 1 I BOBBtelfd uitli China H md iirn 1.11. tor I I that a- a fri. that :hr must im:: H self if shi- i dtp DdHri i..iti<>n H 11 r fatr. m the rot takfii UM BUM172 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article748 1932-02-20 13 Ku^by m Springlike Weather 'I n Out Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 2. BrntUfh Rugby players gambolled m SpringÜbe CCndttJom on Saturday. After early morning frost and fog, the canker of the sport, a benevolent sun softened and dried doubtful turf and left no excuse for shifty handling or748 words
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Article96 1932-02-20 13 Matches played m the first round of the Rugby League Cup were: Warrington 4. Hull 2. Castktortl 6. Batley 12. Leigh 1 8. St. Helen's R. 10. Kunsl»r 7. Widnet> 2. Barrov. 65. Great Clifton 2. Wigan 10. Oldham 8. Wakvfieki 26. Keighley 12. Unos Dabs 10. Hull96 words
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Article53 1932-02-20 13 Guhrin? Retires m Fifth Round, Injured Berlin, Feb. 5. Camera, the Italian heavyweight champion, soundly thrashed the German. Ernst Guhring, m a 10-round contest to-night. Guhring eventually gave up m the fifth round owing to an Injured foot. Guhting would almost certainly have been knocked out had53 words
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Article962 1932-02-20 13 The Slaughter of Champions To 3tep out and win a sports trow a h no cherry- picking job m this competitive a^e And it is an even hurder thing to step out again and defend the crown >v.v have won, thereby preventing a swarm of rivals from kicking962 words
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Article89 1932-02-20 13 Both Teams Score 239 m First Innings Melbourne. Feb. 8. In the cricket match between Victoria and South Africa which began to-day. Victoria had scored 239 and South Africa 48 for 2 wickets when stumps wvrv drawn. Melbourne. Feb. 9. In the match between Victoria and89 words
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Article679 1932-02-20 13 Recent Club and School Results London. h>b. 2. Rugby results on Saturday were as follow OrOM Keys If, "-London Welsh 0. London Scottish 27, *Old Leysians 3; Richmond 10. Harlequins 3; 'Rooofrn Park 26. U.C.S. Old Boys 5. *St. Bartholomews Hospital 10. Old Millhillians 0: Penarth 5. »Aberavon679 words
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Article146 1932-02-20 13 Protests Against America New York. I r J. Sharp Ic*n»: h.ts been aroused ai La*,Placid. where the WMir Glymptr Omm anbeJn X held, by the conduct of the Kkatiii* Championships by the Americans, who hax» cwriad off an the championships m> v decided. To-day. rißßhli, Ml and TTll.lMll146 words
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Advertisement306 1932-02-20 13 S^^^i^^^ Chambers. Singapore, S S iCHIVERS' Mik, CUSTARD WW) POWDER &t^?V>sf P«liciou. served alone, or M an addition \V2&'Z? 1* pudding*, pie., etc Chiver.* \v^^ Custard ts rich and creamy and rery easy and economical to prepare ENGLISH FRUITS cHivH A r M "Sl 1 ?SA?« A 'i l I?T^.306 words
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Advertisement52 1932-02-20 13 M to****** 6a? c^ a?^ 1^ 'n *^ffi£ n *'°P* Zp£^ m I w 0 Xr /i v^ gut t IT i Ir (AT I tS^ l^ 9 sassoon &co., SINC.IFORI 1 ASK FOR THE NEW COW <iATK RUSKS. CRISP AND DELICIOUS. BABY WILL LOVE COW GATE RISKS. THEY ARE52 words
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Advertisement879 1932-02-20 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. t AENEAS For M'seilles, L'don, R'dam and Glasgow Feb. 21879 words
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Advertisement541 1932-02-20 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Doe S*pore Sails S*pore. CITY OP WORCESTER For Havre, lI Uon, R'dam. Himrg Leith Feb. 28 Mar. 2 s.s. KASAMA For Havre, L'don, R'dam Hamburg Mar.541 words
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Advertisement409 1932-02-20 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England* MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S (iOW.ic\ M FN LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SFKVN T OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA 6 |\|m\ Due Tonnage. Singapore. 1,, RAJPUTANA 17.000 Feb.409 words
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Advertisement732 1932-02-20 15 0. S. X Line M) R H X° p AFRICA. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. I( ,Mi, MXRI UH ANGELES and NEW YORK Saili. l. pn ss FreiKht Service* lFrom KobeJ Mar xMX/ u\ MABI LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg and Antwerp P Su.tU-nham Colombo. Aden. Suez and :t Said Mar732 words
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Advertisement380 1932-02-20 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <Jb*d AMERICAN MAIL LINE DOLLAR PRESIDENT LINERS MAKE BOMBAY REGULAR PORT OF CALL. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL DOLLAR ROUND THE WORLD STEAMERS WILL CALL AT BOMBAY AFTER LEAVING COLOMBO. NO LOSS OF TIME INVOLVED IN JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. STEAMERS WILL SAIL FROM SINGAPORE EVERY ALTERNATE TUESDAY380 words
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Advertisement678 1932-02-20 15 K. P. M. KONINKUJRE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVEBHMWt Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penazwi of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU678 words
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Advertisement610 1932-02-20 16 Burns Philp Cine. (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular s*onthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and tbe S.S MANOOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] v MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de610 words
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Advertisement442 1932-02-20 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. mci nc (Incorporate In U.BA.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Sail* m.v. SILVERWILLOW Max. 2 Mar. 8 T H M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 23 Mar. 28 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 n.nt.-dp.tMl-. GUTHR E442 words
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Advertisement121 1932-02-20 16 coSftts WVGONSL IWOQLO TRAVEL SE For Everything ApflllaM Travel. Bankiiiß and I reif Apply 39, Kobinson Koad. Sinpajx Tele. 5907. BIBBV UNI [LONDON \[>l>lU^ 22. PALL MALL. LONDON i* of fast twin-M Tew Oil D: Mail Wmmatm x RANGOON, COLOMBO MARSEH PLYMOITH AND LONDON with through connection from SW I121 words
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Miscellaneous652 1932-02-20 16 MAIL DESPATCHES I BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and I Thursday 7.30 *.m.| Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. I Saturdays 7 p.m. I Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 7 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh, Penang and Lower Slam 7.30 a.m.652 words
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Miscellaneous580 1932-02-20 16 r<J±iUKCH SERVICES Second Sunday m Lent ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL J. 50 a.m. Holy Communion. r.30 a.m. Matins. I a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Address. 1.15 a.m. Holy Communion. >.3O p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. r, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m.580 words
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Article362 1932-02-20 17 The Mariposa's Visit The Mariposa, en her maiden voyage carrying between 200 and 250 passengers, is due to arrive Singapore on March 14th at 8.30 a.m. and leave at about 6 a.m. on March 15th for Bangkok. She is the first of two new express and mail liners362 words
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Article76 1932-02-20 17 Danish Merchantman On Maiden Voyage The latest addition to bhe Danish East Asiatic Company's fleet, the Erria, is expected to arrive m Singapore from Copenhagen on Thursday, February 25th, on her maiden voyage to the East. Built for service on the Company's Copen-hagen-Bangkok run, the76 words
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Article52 1932-02-20 17 P. and O. Liner Strathaird London, Feb. 10. Changing circumstances have necessitated recent alterations m the new P. and O. liner Strathaird, which starts on her maiden voyage to India and Australia from Tilbury on February 12. The Company has replaned the third class arrangements and substituted "tourist52 words
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Article73 1932-02-20 17 Per M.S. Buenos Aires Maru for South African and South American ports: Mrs. F. Glencross, Miss K. Glencross, Mrs. L. Ellis, Mr. A. Kirmayer, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Doyly Johns, Mr. J. Webb, Mrs. T. Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Y. L. Oreame, Mr. C. Rowe. Mr. H.73 words
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Article148 1932-02-20 17 Merchants Object to Rate Increase Wibh an improvement m the general business prospects, disappointment and considerable adverse comment have resulted from the action of the British steamship lines, m conjunction with the Conference, m increasing their freight rates to and from East Africa by 15 per148 words
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Article138 1932-02-20 17 Breach of Shipping Regulations A fine of £100 and costs was imposed at Hull upon Dimitrius Valman. master of the Greek j steamer Evandros. for breaches of the Mer- chant Shipping Act. The Evandros. carrying a cargo of grain from f the Black Sea, had arrived at138 words
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Article412 1932-02-20 17 To Sail to France m a Junk Hankow, Jan. 28. On January 24, a Ningpo junk came to anchor off the French Bund. Ttis had been built by Capitaine Eric de Bisschop, who is leaving next October en an Hydrographic Expedition. under the auspices cf the French412 words
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Article417 1932-02-20 17 Some Recent Flag Changes The list of new flag appointments, announced by the Admiralty and published In. The Times recently, had been expected for some little time. It has been customary to announce m December the changes to take place during the first six months of the following417 words
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Article106 1932-02-20 17 Trawler Master Fined £125 Jeffrey Wright, master of a Fleetwood trawler, of Carr Road, Fleetwood, pleaded guilty at Stornoway to a charge of illegal trawling, and was fined £100, with the alternative of sixty days imprisonment. The gear m use at the time of the offence was106 words
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Article41 1932-02-20 17 The Blue Funnel Line during the year 1930-1 paid no less than £470.640 m Suez Canal dues. The State (W.A.) shipping steamer Koolinda, after docking m Singapore m January, made a record run to Fremantle. accomplishing the distance m eight days.41 words
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Advertisement537 1932-02-20 17 THE Singapore Free Press Daily ana Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. one:«O6«. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya I Deliverer! with th'e Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include537 words
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Advertisement238 1932-02-20 17 NEXT TIME YOU GD HOME /JPJ T NCLUDE Canada's new scenic route m fk I your itinerary. JjL I Bfi For ra/^, 'literature and information apply j/j r^ Lar^«* ffa,7 Vav n v< mi n .v,,,^ B .fllyr: jfiO^ IWißlfy|Hßfflß (SCP ARA TB AND D»TINCT FROM CANADIAN PAOWC J V^r^,238 words
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Article, Illustration1410 1932-02-20 18 THE EX-KALSER AT TA Dramatic Moment of 1918 Recalled IBy Dutch Air Mail) Lady Norah Bentinck. a personal triend of the Kaiser, wrote the following article for the Wolverhampton Express and Star. She was the first woman to stay with him after the war. It will be1,410 words
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Article225 1932-02-20 18 Prince May Go To Ellis Island A United States gftrl who ran away to be a princess may find that her husband. Prince Geronimo Rospighosi. will be detained on Ellis Island when the couple arrive at New York m tlie Vulcania on Friday. The mother of the225 words
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Article203 1932-02-20 18 Dandie Dinmonts Stage a Come-back London, Jan. 10. The Dandie Dinmont terriers have staged a "come-back." j They found their public again yesterday at the National Terror Club Show at Olympia, W. For these enchanting little terriers are like film stars they are all eyes. And those eyes203 words
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Article161 1932-02-20 18 Programme c Drills up to and for week ending February 21st., 1932. Saturday 20th. 2 p.m. Bukit Timah Range "D" Table "B"; 2 p.m. Parrer Range "F" (Malay) Coy. Instructors Table "B"; 3 p.m Siglap Camp Ist. Bn. Officers and N.C.O.S. Sunday 21st. Siglap Camp Ist. Bi.161 words
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Article242 1932-02-20 18 Rome. Work on the dome of St. Peter's is going along famously and the strengthening of the shaft m the bell tower has been completed. The tambour on which the great cupola was to rest was not finished when Michelangelo died, and the architects who followed242 words
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Article188 1932-02-20 18 Monte Carlo. Hotel proprietors and managers on the Cote d'Azur. seated, presumably, m their most private offices, with damp thinking caps pulled well down on their troubled brows, are thinking overtime. They 6imply must get- the visitors back m spite of economic depression*, sterling difficulties and the like.188 words
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Article24 1932-02-20 18 A tame fox and a rooster have become great friends on a farm near Colchester. The inevitable combination of brush and comb. The Humorist.24 words
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Article142 1932-02-20 18 Tin Roulm I I Reilly. M.C Comm-amm lows Hi 9 Ranges The MtoWlng KM- B lislnd lor information Buses k'a\e Drill Hall Sat. Sun. Biiku 1 b h 2 p.m. 7.30 a.m. 20.2.32 H C I 11.2.32 27.2.32 <ll'. Camps SiKlap 20-L'l J-.-bruan NCOS Leave Oflicrrv The142 words
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Article33 1932-02-20 18 Tl I Cardiff OfaMttb I I R. Hawkins ircm th« whkh he has h.ld 1. r 38 I tion Of hiS MIV.C: I H»W member. His son. M< W been appointed to ttM33 words
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Advertisement405 1932-02-20 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 C Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, BLshopspate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies ond Branches: Alor Star Harbin Penang Amritsar Hong Kong405 words
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Advertisement323 1932-02-20 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. -Incorporated m England) Capital 1.4.UM.000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666,845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I J. M. Ryric, 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. LONDON323 words
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Advertisement132 1932-02-20 18 THE SOUTH jykj BRITISH INSIRAMK OOMPANI UKfm FIRE. MARINE, TRANSTI AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED \r LOWEST CVMUYi RATQ L. C. MARGOI.I' Offici" I, Fir TillEASTERN UNITED MBUBANCB COftFO* \i KM FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR ANl} PERSONAL AC IDENT INSURANCE. L. C». JOHNSON. Qwn| Mjiu*., head OmCB: :<-<• m.v,., i132 words
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Miscellaneous704 1932-02-20 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of station^ which can I be received In Singapore: j Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about I 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony J tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong704 words
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1066 1932-02-20 19 jIR. CRESSON'S ADDRESS Him to Oust the Native Product index kIM joint auspices of the < card) Institute oi Malay a and the BocMjr of Planter.-., a public meet- t I night, MJSJ Thursday Malay the Yenning Road Masonic Hall, Lumpur, to h< ;iv IB1,066 words
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Article134 1932-02-20 19 Change* m Representative Prices I UUnitt t ci Pn-s: AssiK-hitu.nl N>u York. Feb. 11 18. Anwrunii Ci'n Com. G6K H9V, Cities ■enrtbi g< i% Cc.kmbui Gas nd fci; i ij- 14 Curtis Wright 2 Electrir Bond and Shan- n i\% Gen. Electrir 21 23 Gen. Mot<;is134 words
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Article191 1932-02-20 19 I ftsfMsst) Radio— Official Service] Jan. 30 Krb. r, 18. Amsterdam 8.59 8.52 8.51 Athens 272 L 270 270 U, fi'.d. Is. <j 5 32d. Is. 5 w 32d. BerUn 14 14.50 1*4.52 l Brussels 24 24.70 24.70 Bucharest OTt 577 577 Rio 4', 4 3 16 4 3191 words
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Article143 1932-02-20 19 Singapore, Feb. 18. Btnce last auction day the market has been' dull and prices .'-how a slight decline on balance. This morning's cables quote London up 1 16 d. to 2 11 16 d. and New York unchanged at 4 gold. The lormer market shovs a143 words
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Article340 1932-02-20 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES February 19 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 4 I|B London, 3 months' sight 24 132 London. 60 days' sight 2)3 31)32 London, 30 days' sight 2)3 15\16 London, demand 2 3 7 8 London, T.T. 213 13(16 Lyons and Paris, demand 975 Hamburg,340 words
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64 1932-02-20 19 February 19th., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 7T. 8 Standard R.S.S. on Tender March 8 Bs April B'v 81, April-June B, 8 July-Sept. 8- 8 7 v Tone of Market .—Dull and Easier. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet 264 words
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Article950 1932-02-20 19 FRII>AY. FEB. 19TH. 5 P.M. CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Seller* Aum Kumbang *.n 24a 25a Austral Malay (£> 18s 20a Ayer Htium (5m 10s 11s Bangrin Tin 10s 3d 11s 3J Batang Padang (sl> 07% 12% Batu Qmi ($1) 18 25 Buklt Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah950 words
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Article124 1932-02-20 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Rubber Market Sagging Singapore, Feb. 19. After an extremely dull week, lack of interest frcm consuming markets and a growing loss of faith m the possibility of restriction, arp again causing prices to sag. Storks continu? to accumulate, and undoubtedly a big liquidation is imminent locally. Business124 words
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Article142 1932-02-20 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, Feb. If. Tin rose by 1;^ locally yesterday, but has fallen by this amount to-day. Rubber has also declined still further and generally there is an all-round paralysing depression m the .share, market. Rubbers. Scudais have come down to 82--85. Ulu Benuts can be placed142 words
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Article399 1932-02-20 19 Decline of 8 Per Cent m 1930 A striking example of the rapid increase of certain British imports during recent years is given m the "Review of "World Trade In 1930". which has just been published by the) League of Nations as volume 1 of the annual "Memorandum399 words
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Article66 1932-02-20 19 Members of the drug trade are invited by the Organisers to visit the 40th. Chemists' Exhibition, London, which will be housed from May 2jJrd.-27th. 1932. m the handsome new hall of the Royal Horticultural Society. Westminster. S.W. m the very heart of the English metropolis, practically under the shadow of66 words
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Article866 1932-02-20 19 GLASSMAKING PROSPECTS Valuable Information Gathered Thf following information has bsen *attii-ic«l as a result of the Hon. Secretary ot the Rotary Club enquiring as to prospects of egbjMhhlng a factory m Singapore. 'Malaya is a large market tor wlass. Singapore Is conveniently placed for distribution to866 words
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Article87 1932-02-20 19 Malaya la not the only plac- when, ships are undercutting f relate It was recently revealed at the meeting of the Municipal CouncU at Mascassar. that abcut 1.000 tons. of coke were .sold by the municipal rbs pianf to Sourabaya. The Royal Packet 4>t<-anwhi|» Company offered to bring87 words
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Advertisement76 1932-02-20 19 >Mt> exceed 512,000,00Q Assurance hi force over 535.000.000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co-, Ltd(lncorporated m the Straits Settlements > HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. E.C. ;ompany has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British76 words
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Article573 1932-02-20 20 Improvement Trust Takes Over This Year The following is the report cf the Committee for the year 1931 to be presented at the annual meeting of the Racecourse Golf Club on Feb. 23rd, at the Club house at €.30 p.m. Your Committee, m presenting their seventh annual report573 words
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Article179 1932-02-20 20 The following are the teams and times of starting m the match to be played on Sunday, over the Garrison Course between the Sepoy Lines Golf Club and the Garrison G. C. Sepoy Lines Golf Club players mentioned first: 8.45 a.m. J. B. Carr vs. Sqr. Ldr.179 words
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Article226 1932-02-20 20 SING APORE GOLF CLUB The February Mixed Foursomes competition was j^ayed yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win ft r Mr. L. D. Hardie and Mrs. H. W. Hawke*v.cod. Forty -ei^ht cards were taken out and the following were returned Mr. Hardie and Mrs. Hawkeswood 39 5% 33 U Mr.226 words
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Article349 1932-02-20 20 Shefiieid United's Visit to Everton Two games having an important bearing upen the leading pesitions m the First Division are dewn to be played to-day, the mo6t Interesting being between Everton and Sheffield i United, on which depends the leadership. Sheffield United displaces Everton from the lead by349 words
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Article35 1932-02-20 20 [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 18. League matches to-day resulted as follow: DIVISION I Leicester 2: West Ham 1. DIVISION 111 (Northern) Walsall 2: Tranmere 1. Accrington 0: Barrow 3. i35 words
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Article519 1932-02-20 20 Sequel to Jalan Besar Incident Charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property, namely a coat containing about $100 m cash, a rikisha puller was yesterday sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. G. E. Clayton, the Second Police Magistrate. Giving evidence complainant said he was a Japanese519 words
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Article758 1932-02-20 20 BRAMTOCO KNOCKED-OUT Semi-Final Win for Robinson and Co. Robinson and Co. defeated the Bramtoco m their semi-final tie of the Commercial Cup series which was played yesterday m perfect conditions en the Anson Road Stadium ground. The winners had the better of the play throughout, their passing758 words
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Article201 1932-02-20 20 Death of Former Partner m Mansfield and Co. Mr. Edward Anderson (better knows as Jock Anderson), one time head of W. Mansfield and Company, Limited, died m London on February 16th. Mr. Anderson, who came out as assistant to Mansflelds m 1894, when Mr. Bogaardt and Mr.201 words
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Article69 1932-02-20 20 The English team which met Ireland at Dublin m the international tournament last Saturday was completed by the inclusion of Vaughan Jones. It is superfluous to add that this is not "out V.J." Lieutenant A. Vaughan -Jones, Royal Artillery, has been one of the Army's best69 words
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Article701 1932-02-20 20 SCOTTISH FOOTBALL RIVALRY To the Editor, Sir, Your comments on home and local scccer are usually so well balanced and correct that I felt constrained, after reading your article on "Cup Disorders" m your issue of the 18th inst., to write to you. The impression that701 words
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Article232 1932-02-20 20 Shopping Week for Singapore A meeting of the Overseas League was held last evening m the Europe Hotel, Mr. V. D. Knowles, the President of the Society, m the chair. The chairman said that the main reason for calling the meeting was to discuss the arrangements for232 words
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Article44 1932-02-20 20 P.G.H. Fender Not to Lead Team [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT"! London, Feb. 19. Mr. P. G. H. Fender states that Surrey Cricket Club is displacing him. from thje captaincy for 1932. No successor i& named, but Ailom ?.nd Jafdine. arr "possibles." i44 words
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