The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 February 1932
1932-02-25
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1932-02-25 1 The Singapore Free Press 13,579. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1932. i I 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article341 1932-02-25 1 I A joint protest against the shelling ot positions within the International Settlement bv the Chinese has been lodged by the British, Italian, French and American authorities Page 9. An American air-pilot, the sole occupant of a Chinese plane, has been shot down by Japanese machines at341 words
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Article1503 1932-02-25 1 ELEPHANTS— HUNTER AND HUNTED Elephants frequent much the same type of forest as bison do; in fact, they are not infrequently found feeding in close proximity to each other, though the herds do not intermingle. When out on a shooting elephant year., ago on the Anaimullais ("Elephant Hills 11 in1,503 words
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Advertisement227 1932-02-25 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens iired t<> your home. RAFFLES HOTEL a) things that make a visit to Raffles delightful. The Charming Gardens, The spacious Lounge and Lobby, Dinner Dances The exceptional good food served in the Dining Room, Batik Grill Room Tuesday or227 words
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Advertisement200 1932-02-25 1 j THE EUROPE HOTEL SaturdayNight SV AY ZZ™"* 1. Valse THE SKATERS f\ 9 9 'LES PATINEURS" Waldteufel \g\p/°|Jl| IllflAtff 0 2 VertUre MARTHA Flotow W|JvVl(§l 1/lllllvl 3. Grand Selection RIGOLETTO Verdi 4. String Quartette SERENADE Toselli A A/! llAf\l°o INTERVAL 10 MINUTES U^* "™*iVl» 5. W. H. Squire's Popular200 words
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Advertisement144 1932-02-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Amusement guide Page 5. Gillette "good will" offer Page 6. Malayan Orchid Society show— Pa^e 2. Tobralco is obtainable at Robinsons— Page 9. CHRYSLER BASV HANDLING 1 I I.Z 1257. ThcWorlds The 25 years success of Zam-Buk for skin troubles lies :n its original and valuable formula. Zam-Buk144 words
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Advertisement12 1932-02-25 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA I GROWN IN MALAYA12 words
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Article151 1932-02-25 2 liM following i;> the programme of drills up to and for week ending ending February 28th. Thursday. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. "C" (ScotUshi Coy. 11 PI.. 30 yards Range; 'A" (M.G.» Coy.. Rehearsal Guard Of Honour; *"E" iChiamat) Coy.. Organisation Parade: S.R.E. »v», Section and Weapon Training.151 words
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Article59 1932-02-25 2 Tluif were marly 4,000 divorce OMH for th»- year 1931. I record figure since the war. while nearly £1.000.000 was claimed for alimony and maintenance by wives who figured m the < a.s«s. Although m many instances fantastic sumj> Wi claimed, there is actually about £700 000 beuiK paid by59 words
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Advertisement420 1932-02-25 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MUSLIM KHAN CO.. ll 37. JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS j Orders promptly executed Charges Moderate. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 3, Penhas Road, off Lavender Street Phone 6075. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 55,420 words
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Advertisement596 1932-02-25 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAI NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now I invited for the following materials or services I and that particulars of such tenders may be I obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal I Offices Supply of encaustic floor tiles and glazed I wall tiles for596 words
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Advertisement501 1932-02-25 2 NOTICES. MALAYAN ORCHID SOCIETY AN ORCHID SHOW will be held AT THE V.M.C.A., STAMFORD ROAD. fin the lan;e hall en the Ist floor) ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 4th. and sth. VALUABLE FRIZES AND THE SOCIETY'S SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS No entrance fees for exhibit >rs. ALL ORCHID GROWERS AM501 words
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Advertisement465 1932-02-25 2 TRADE MARK NOTICE. I Milk j NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark Ls th. pn p COMPANY INC.. of 19 Rector Street. New Yi.k. United Btat< :.nd is used by (him as a Trad' 1 If trfc 111 n icp Of con ii, the Strait- Settlements, the465 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous369 1932-02-25 2 rTHE WEEK hursday, 25th. High Water, 00.25, 9.2 ti.. 12.25. 10.4 v PtoOttall: Commercial Cup. semi-final S.HB. v.s. Straits Cattle Trading Co Friday. 26th. Htfb Wain. 00.55. 9.2 ft.. 13.10. 9.7 ft Municipal Commi-.-ion meeting 2.15 pan .SC.C. Crirkot Trial Mutch tball: S.C.C. fl S.CF.A. at Anton Ronri Stadium Old369 words
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Article138 1932-02-25 3 POSEIDON HERO Investiture at Buckingham Palace I British Radios Official Service] Rugby, Feb. IS. The King held the first Investiture of the year at Buckingham Palace to-day. Among those decorated was Chief Petty Officer Willis, who received the Albert M?dal for the great heroism he138 words
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Article356 1932-02-25 3 Committees to Examine Various Aspects [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Feb. 23. Ths. general committee of the Disarmament OODfere&a will meet on Wednesday at Geneva under the chairmanship of Mr. Arthur Henderson. The new French Prime Minister. M. Tardieu. has informed the British Foreign Secretary Sir John Simori. cf356 words
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Article219 1932-02-25 3 Extensions to Free List Reuter s Btt \ic e Londrn. Feb. 23. The i-xtinsion of the free list under the Imports Bill was announced by Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons to include ini'.'z?, pearls semi-precious stones, platinum, all animal hair, esparto grass, potash, ores of219 words
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Article118 1932-02-25 3 Policy Depends on Question of Separation IBritish Radic Official Service] Rugby. Feb. 23. Asked m the House of Commons to-day i whether the House would have the opportunity m the present session to discuss the report cf the Burma Round Table Conference and the Government's declaration of policy118 words
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Article113 1932-02-25 3 Application of International Convention [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Feb. 23. Answering a Parliamentary question to-day the Secretary for Mines, Mr. Foot, stated that the Government was favourably disposed towards the International Convention on Miners' Hours. The detailed ftppttCMtlon of some of its provision to British CO -l-mines113 words
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Article61 1932-02-25 3 Possible Constitutional Changes I British Radio —Official Service] Rugby, Feb. IS. The Postmaster-Gen.ral. Sir H Kinsley Wood, has uppolnted a committee consisting of Lord BridKman (chairman;, Lord Plrmlrr arid Sir Jchn Cadman, to inquire and report as to whether any changes in the constitution. status or system oi61 words
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Article59 1932-02-25 3 An excellent ttory is gotof MM ruiinc I >ncerning onv of the principal oflict-rs «>: the Co-operative Department. r«c ords thr Malay Mai]. Alter giving to ft gßttoertag I I Malaya an eloquent account of the blessings and bfmflts of co-operation, he Invited que '"d the first one to be59 words
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Advertisement177 1932-02-25 3 I There are hundreds of mothers who to pick up right away never looked could tell you to this day when and back again where it was that someone uttered "Lactogen" is good rich farm milk— the word "Lactogen/' Perhaps it was ever d ™P th cream U every one177 words
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Advertisement121 1932-02-25 3 A yy vvx /i*^ /s£& W* M message /is^^ (M' architects I iff? SURVEYORS PROPERTY OWNERS 11 ATLAS IBP Aluminium Paint FOR PROTECTING ALL ORNAMENTAL INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES FROM CORROSION BY WEATHER. STEAM, FUMES OR SEA-AIR ACTION. IT'S DURABLE AND LASTING SHEEN LOOKS VERY EFFECTIVE AND Reflects the Sun's Rays INSTEAD121 words
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Article, Illustration255 1932-02-25 4 a, AUSTRALIA'S new army in the field. Volunteer bush fire fighters get down to their "iron" rations at Cobar. I GOING into billets at the Masonic Hall at Cobar. The old "Anzac" spirit is alive again. r r J) A SPILL during the trotting255 words
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Advertisement164 1932-02-25 5 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY. THE MESSIAH FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, at 9-15 p.m. MONDAY, 7th, at 5-30 p.m. Prices: $2, $1 and Cents 50. Hooking at Littles from Tuesday February 23rd. ffl£ GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY IBBVS NO QIESTION— HERE'S THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN m. PAVILION I* PiO-\l(,lli ANOTHER164 words
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Advertisement199 1932-02-25 5 HERE'S A REAL FINE SHOW that combines QUALITY, "VARIETY and QUANTITY! AS ONLY TO BE SEEN AT The CAPITOL j MALAYA'SONLY SUPER-CINEMA j I EARL DERR BIGGER'S famous story of Daring Intrigue that Juggled the Fate of BRITAIN'S Mighty Naval Stronghold— GIBRALTAR The popular BRITISH star RALPH FORBES With BETTY199 words
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Advertisement227 1932-02-25 5 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Matinee on Saturday at 3 p.m. The whole Town's Laughing at it Don't miss your share of the fun He became a bailiff in the home of his brother's fiancee AND THEN IT'S TOO GOOD TO MISS Robert Montgomery Claudette Greenwood IN THE MAN IN POSSESSION A227 words
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Article828 1932-02-25 6 Great Public Reception Montreal. Jan. 17. Not Miur tin Invasion of Papyrus and Epinard tttl UM OMBiBf ot B foreign horse QRfttod •o mm p int. rest in America as the arrival oi Phnr L; p fn.m Australia by the Mu-.vwu on Friday Ph.u Lap *m gneted828 words
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Article146 1932-02-25 6 Foley In Charge of a Champion Bull London, Jan. IK. The Sydney jockey. Fred. Foley. ha;; secured a passage to Australia in a novel manner. He is faking charge of Ba^ildon Rosicrucian. the valuable beef Shorthorn bull which won the champion ribbon at the Manchester Show in146 words
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Article33 1932-02-25 6 Playing in a picnic match »t -.Callan Park, Don Bi adman broke two windows of a neighbouring house by a mighty stroke. The indignant householder confiscated the hall and refutied to return it.33 words
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Article452 1932-02-25 6 Australia's Sprinter Enters Seminary James Carlton. Australian and New St/uth Walei' splint champion, told a representative of the Sydney Morning Herald on Jan. 19th, that he would enter the Catholic seminary at Douglas Park, and that his racing career had ended. "I haft quite made up my452 words
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Article150 1932-02-25 6 New Australian Figures IfttM Clairo Dennis established a world's swimming record at the Domain Baths Vlllle, at the Sydney Cricket Ground James Carlton equalled the best running npures. says the Sydney Morning Herald. Carlton's achievement was in the 220 yards championship of Australia. He won the final easily150 words
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Article249 1932-02-25 6 From Folkestone to the Arsenal From Folkestone a minor team which this season is doing well in the Southern Leagu? to the membership of the greatest combination of football stars which has ever been assembled in the colours of one club the Arsenal is a long249 words
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Article71 1932-02-25 6 Maharaja Kumar Unable To Tour New Delhi. Feb. 14. In the couiT* of a letter to the Cricket Control Beard. Maharaja Kumar Vlzianagram. Deputy vice-Captain of the Indian Cricket Team which is to visit England this year, regrets that he will not be able to undertake the71 words
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Article209 1932-02-25 6 British Empire May Meet America Lendon, Jan. 14. There may be a billiards test match between the British Empire, represented by Lindrum and Newman, and America. Mr. Bill Camkln. who organised the international tournament m I/ondon last year and who will be manager for IJndrum and Newman209 words
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Article60 1932-02-25 6 Tin- Mtovtßf ptaqrta Y.M.C.A. in th*> opemnu ll(h against Raffles Institution OB I (Csp ivion Saturday, at 2 pm H v o H. M. Cantrell. H. Gibt^n r g Galistan. R. P. Ridley. U* >l? M r C l Chew. R. E. Brouard. G V. N.-übrnn«* Meredith. 12th man B.60 words
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Advertisement332 1932-02-25 6 maw* mis W tmMmM There Is ao better pIIJ I mmmM than MARTTN 8. You cat 1 ■WB^ f«ly upon MARTIN S PILLS. P ■f r BoJd by ail Chr-mlst« ft Stores and M by TTICaCS DISPENSARY, Raffle* I M aqua re. flinf a pore I ECZEMA OF Ditfl NAMJN332 words
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Advertisement294 1932-02-25 6 ±\o man can n^ 4 I off era to miss this (jrilieitt I "GOOD WILL" OFFEB I Illtlk oj it. Ihe w&rvtlaaSiNcWpbosiiivt-tegistrttiou fl genuine Gillette Razor with sof the wonderful super- NO T F TH F I keen, double-edged, double-service, genuine Sen Gillette I Blades— FOß A TRIFLE MORE THAN294 words
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Article1330 1932-02-25 7 SERVANT'S ACTION -EXCEEDINGLY FORTUNATE DEFENDANT" {JUDGE'S COMMENT m bed In t>" Mtloa oe- and a .special jury Lun Turner a domestic ..th-hill SK < laimed against Ol 14 Benlah-hill, S.E <: bropriaonaaanj and a.s- j bl< remuneration for services :i;id been employed by Btf 1 ii*1,330 words
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Article329 1932-02-25 7 :'> MEN ESCAPE Dash Downhill Through Police Cordon Three motor bandits. racing at 60 miles an hour down the sleep Sudbury Hill. Harrow, had astonishing escapes from death early to-day. From the top of Harrow -on-the-Hill. the bandits were speeding to evade a police329 words
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Article57 1932-02-25 7 Mr. Horace Marshall, the Leeds stipendiary magistrate, recently dismissed a summons against a motorist for failing- to report an accident m which h t damaged a wall, saying that- the Road Traffic Act stated that a report must be made folios-ing damage or injury to a pers n. animal or57 words
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Article698 1932-02-25 7 FILM EPIC TO GET ITS CHANCE CLIMBING OF KAMET Love Not Everything Among Cinema Audiences There is controversy in the film world because Wardour-street turned up its nose at the Mount J Knmet film, the thrilling tale of mountain conquest by Englishmen. It lacked a plot and "love interest." and698 words
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Article80 1932-02-25 7 Fifteen Days Without Rain Drought was officially registered on February sth. fifteen days having lapsed without a rainfall cf more than 0.1 inches in any cne day. The registration applh-s to Kew. Folkestone 1 and other centres in milll mM England. The 1 drought caused grass and bu>hes80 words
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Article659 1932-02-25 7 THE IMAM CALLS London Mohammedans' Festival Oriental Road. Woking. seemed thus morning to be, more than usually, appropriately named, writes Howard Spring m the Evening Standard. It is the road that runs from the railway station to the mosque, and to-day being the Muslim festival659 words
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Article228 1932-02-25 7 Riley Driver's Warm Tribute Captain Morice, who represented Australia in this year's Monte Carlo motor-car rally, pays a high tribute to the roads of Malaya. Driving a RHey light car, he was one of the successful competitors who finished the course. Speaking at a luncheon given in London228 words
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Article52 1932-02-25 7 The mo?t sensational theatrical success of recent years, with the possible exception of "Cavalcade," has been Mr. Cochran's producticn of "Helen" at t«he Adelphi with Miss Evelyn Laye in the title part. It was announced recently that Mr. Cochran had completed a £ICO,OOO deal with the various libraries and theatre52 words
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Article1200 1932-02-25 7 RAJAH'S INVITATION Biological Surveys on Barum River (From Our Own Correspondent] An Oxford University Expedition is leaving m July for Sarawak, where, at the invitation of the Rajah they are to spend about four months conducting scientific investigations. The expedition has been approved by the University1,200 words
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Article539 1932-02-25 7 THE TARIFFS SIR H. SAMUEL'S BITTER ATTACK A COUNTRY CAMPAIGN (From Our Own Correspondents This has been a political week. As everybody knows by this time. Mr. Neville Chamberlain outlined the chief features of the revenue tariff, which the Government hopes to pass into law well before539 words
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Article291 1932-02-25 7 200 Submitted to New Company (From Our Own Correspondent) Already over 20 fUma h.iic ben .submitted lo the British United Film Prodw< en lor exami nation as to their suitability t.;r Colonial aucii eneee. Tbli remarkable development above that British Film Compe>nlß| aw tullv .»\v.r.« oj ttuValue of291 words
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Article123 1932-02-25 7 Man Who Lost £30,000,000 m Few Years More than 100 men who three years ago wer»millionaires have to-dsy last the riuht t\> th;tt title. There were about 490 of them uor'h £1,000,000.000, but m the world slump tru'ir fortunes have dropped m value by £300,000. 000 and only123 words
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931 1932-02-25 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1932. JAPAN'S THIRD ATTACK It has now become apparent that flie Japanese have failed in their third effort at Shanghai. The first attack was that delivered by naval forces landed from the fleet and was directed at Chapei, the Chinese area on the north931 words
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Article175 1932-02-25 8 Captain R. A. G. Taylor, R.S., P.M.S. has I been gazetted G.S.O. in Malaya; Major B. Cuff, Cheshire R., is appointed D.A.A. and Q.M.G. MaJaya. I Mr. S. R. Wallace, the survivor of the Klang shooting outrage of Nov. 16 last, hopes to leave hospital in a fortnight or so,175 words
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Article21 1932-02-25 8 Thursday, February 25th Before Mr. Justice Sproule in the 2nd Court at 10.30 ajn.: 1 Summons-in-Chamber and 1 Motion.21 words
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Article43 1932-02-25 8 The Revd. George Byrne, S.J. of Hong Kong, who is now In Singapore, will conduct a MlsI sion in St. Joseph's Church, Victoria Street, jon March 3rd, 4th and sth. Service each day .will commence at 5.15 p.m.43 words
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Article309 1932-02-25 8 Rotarian on Value of International Golf "If It is true that the battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, then I can say without fear of contradiction that battle for world-wide peace is gcing to be won at these Rotary meetings." Thus spoke the309 words
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Article369 1932-02-25 8 Inside the Lines at the Capitol "Inside the Lines" is a spy -story oT the d:\rk days of the Great War. It Lj an adaptation by Radio Pictures of Earl Den- Biker's p:ay. Th? play, we are tcld, was famous. It might have been. But the picture which369 words
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Article78 1932-02-25 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 24. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £139 116 (£139 9 16). Forward £141 5 16 (£l4l 15 16). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify78 words
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Article183 1932-02-25 8 Malays in Official Service [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Feb. 24. An official resume of the first meeting of the new Perak State Council (which was closed to the Press) issued to-day, shows that Malay unofficial put several questions, the chief of which concerned employment of Malays183 words
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Article649 1932-02-25 8 R.G.A. EXHIBIT BRITAIN NOlS; TO ffar FROM COWTOOK FLOORING PROGRESS (From Out >■ <• [By Dutch The Britfch Indus! progressed in si/,- ud tn :hst modest beginnin: in 1915. Yearly it In ever-increas:nu Bttttun tish manufacture ing its claim to t> Industry. Expert observ glimmerings649 words
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Article31 1932-02-25 8 The following irll I Chinese Football AWOCtatlon I cesters Band Boys at the day: _Peng Klong. KM I Teck Chye. Jin Obj Sim Lim. Ah 000, Sw.r Ku' Reserves. Ken« K. <31 words
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Article32 1932-02-25 8 be automatically It* I a certain bftlgfal bW vcnicnce. I It was announrt-rt tt»?< H |i M mtttM of unoffirials vlll I and it is hoped that tli- will tx> wtendtd iliocttl32 words
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Advertisement162 1932-02-25 8 JOHN EXSHAW'S 40 years old and 60 years old LIQUEUR BRANDIES SOLE AGENTS I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.' (Incorporated in Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY SPEC lAL T M THE APPOINTMENI KlNvi OV SIAM GOLD MOUNTED JADE JEWELLERY AND162 words
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Advertisement55 1932-02-25 8 ASPARAGUS l ..._J A MAN WHO SINGS at the top of his voice for an hour a day will not be troubled with chest complaints in his old age. The neighbours will see to that. What about a "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT SICKNESS POLICY? I GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD.55 words
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1543 1932-02-25 9 CHINESE RESIST RELENTLESS ONSLAUGHT JAPANESE ATTACK FAILS BATTLE WAGED IN RAIN, WIND AND SNOW SIR JOHN SIMON'S MANDATE Utest advit.s from Shanghai state that yesterday's not attack proved a failure, the Chinese maintaining positions despite a relentless onslaught. At nightfall fapMMM artillery began a heavy bombardment. Soaking tnd snow have1,543 words
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Article283 1932-02-25 9 BUSINESS GOOD Home and Overseas Buyers [British Radios-Official Service] Rugby, Feb. 24. The Queen again visited the Olympia section of the British Industries Fair this morning. The fair organisers are greatly pleased with the business being done. It exceeds considerably that of corresponding days last year.283 words
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Article66 1932-02-25 9 Claims of British Creditors I Reuter's Service 1 London, Feb. 24. Default of the Tientsin Pukow Hukuang Railway Loans was raised in. the House of Commons at question time. Mr. Eden replied that no suitable opportunity for pressing the just claims of British creditors against the Chinese66 words
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Article70 1932-02-25 9 Farmers' Interest in Shire Show fßr>t*.six Radio Official Servlcel Rugby, Feb. 24. Use now made by agriculturists of mechanical power has not destroyed the farmers' interest in heavy draft horses and attendances at the Shire Horse Society shov;, which this year has entries well up to the average,70 words
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Article35 1932-02-25 9 Aston Villa Defeat Wednesday [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 24. To-days League football matches resulted as i follows: DIVISION I Villa 3, Wednesday DIVISION 111 (Northern) Darlington 0, Southport 1. Lincoln 3, Carlisle 1.35 words
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Article23 1932-02-25 9 FFREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT) London, Feb. 24. Ratanui report shows a loss of £1,402 and 'there is a credit forward of £724.23 words
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Article558 1932-02-25 9 JAPANESE ENTERPRISE NEW FIELDS IN JOHORE AND KEDAH COAL WANTED The followi^s interesting details of a new big iron concession granted to a Japaneje company in Johore, are quoted from the Singapore Japanese News, whose advice was received from Kobe. "In the midst of steadily diminishing mir.ing558 words
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Article232 1932-02-25 9 Colonel's Wife Fined at Southampton TBt Dutch Air Mall] (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. 9. It is probable that a number cf Malayan residents have been guilty at one time or another of minor evasion of the silk import duties at home, by the practice of takirg232 words
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Article55 1932-02-25 9 Honour for Mr. Herbert Du Parcq [British Radio Official Service! Rugby. Feb. 24. The King has approved a Knighthood I>t Mr. Herbert Du Parcq, who recently conducted the inquiry into the Dartmoor disturbances. Mr. P. J. Morton, who has returned from leave, has been appointed to act55 words
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Advertisement209 1932-02-25 9 TOBRTCDEO SO EASY TO WASH- SO HARD TO WEAR OUT A TOOTAL PRODUCT FOR ALL WASH DRESS PURPOSES TOBRALCO IS THE SUPREME FABRIC. THE PATTERNS ARE CHARMING AND WONDERFULLY VARIED AND THERE ARE MANY PLAIN SHADES. TOBRALCO MAKES UP EASILY AND REMAINS SMART THROUGH WASH AND WEAR. LIKE ALL TOOTAL209 words
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Advertisement821 1932-02-25 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS *KRY ICE MARSEILLES* LONDON it N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVJ.CE LONDON AND N. CONTINGENT Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. MARON r'cr M'cplUc: Amsterdam. London anid Hamburg Feb. 29821 words
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Advertisement518 1932-02-25 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. Dne s'pere Sails Spore. 8.8. CITY OP WORCESTER For Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg <fe Leith Feb. 28 Mar. 2 B.s. KASAMA For Havre, L'don, R'dam Hamburg518 words
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Advertisement385 1932-02-25 10 P. &> O British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England; MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARm SERVICES. U PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N en UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BOtVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Dae Tonnage Singapore. Tm n KASHGAR 9,000 Mar. 3385 words
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Advertisement729 1932-02-25 11 O. S. K Line. I ROPK. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOI TH AMKRICA AND INDIA. MtKI UM IMOmM and SVW VORK Oue. Sailu. ■hx,,t,.>, Fn-iyht Service, IFromKobej Mar U v M\KI LONDON. KoUcrdnm. Hambui- and Antwerp P Swctunhi.m Colombo Aden. Suez and Port Said j\KI DUmBAM, P Elizabeth. Cape Town Ri729 words
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Advertisement342 1932-02-25 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE c^w/AMERI^IN^MAIL LINE DOLLAR PRESIDENT LINERS MAKE BOMBAY REGULAR PORT OF CALL. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY \L[ DOLLAR ROUND THE WORLD STEAMERS WILL CALL AT BOMBAY AFTER LEAVING COLOMBO. NO LOSS OF TIME INVOLVED IN JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. STEAMERS WILL SAIL FROM SINGAPORE EVERY ALTERNATE TUESDAY. Fares From342 words
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Advertisement752 1932-02-25 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ <ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOYBRiniMWI Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pen.%n« of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAC752 words
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Article154 1932-02-25 12 Heavy Claim Against French Company Tokio. Jan. 7. The Yokohama Court has attached the Messageries Maritime vessel Porthos m connexion with a claim for £16,000 arising out of the sinking of the KUcusui Maru at Kobe m February of last year. The Porthos (12,692 tons) collided with154 words
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Article384 1932-02-25 12 Bravest Deed of the Year [By Ddtch Air Mail! London, Feb. 9. At the 158 th annual general meeting of the Royal Humane Society on Feb. 9 the Stanhope Medal lor the bravest deed of the year was awarded to Mr. Qeorge Jenkins, a ship's cook, of384 words
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Advertisement634 1932-02-25 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MAREI.LA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] s MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de634 words
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Advertisement625 1932-02-25 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. i nc (Incorporated In U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia amd Baltimore (via Suc/i. Due SaJls I> u N M.S. SILVER WILLOW Mar. 8 Mar. 14 M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 22 Mar. 28 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 For625 words
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Miscellaneous691 1932-02-25 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. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m. X elan tan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 1 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F M.S.,691 words
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Miscellaneous404 1932-02-25 12 Penang. Colombo, Marseilles 24. Karapara, Brit. 3722, lrcm Calcutta 24, for Calcutta via ports 25. Cornville, Norw. 2747. from San Francisco 24, for Be la wail 24. Makasser. Dut. 362, from Indragiri 24. for Indragiri 26. Bulan. Brit. 441, from Penang 24. for Penang via ports 25. Sauerland. Ger. 4193,404 words
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Article416 1932-02-25 13 Lost Japanese Airman Rescued A thrilling story of the rescue of Mlneichi Sibata, a 26-year-old Japanese military air pilot,, who lost his way in the fog after taking part in the operations at Shanghai, was told on the arrival of the American steamer Hanover at Manila. Sibata416 words
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Article463 1932-02-25 13 Big Contract For British Firm In the face of very strong competition from Home Messrs. Bralthwaite and Company (India), Ltd., have secured the contract for the supply and erection of nine spans, each 360 feet, one span 260 feet centres of bearings and one 350 feet service span463 words
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Article81 1932-02-25 13 Two British steamers, the Burma and the Larchwood, were in collision 12 miles south-east of Bridlington in dense fog. The Larchwocd sank, the crew taking to their boats and landIng at Hornsea. 20 miles south of Flamborough. The Burma is a vessel of 7,821 tons, belonging81 words
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Article692 1932-02-25 13 Why Not a Rubber Trade Charter On the question of the Shipping Conference: there will always be keen debate, says the Malay Mail. But even those most impressed b., ch? pro-Conference argument that the cysteir gives a regularity and assurance cf sailings net otherwise possibls will not692 words
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Article294 1932-02-25 13 Ceylon's Dissatisfaction Over Delay Colombo, Feb. 8. It is now over a month since the Governor appointed a Commission to report on the operation of Shipping Combines in Colombo, but up to date no meeting of this Commission has been held. The only action which the Commission has294 words
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Article35 1932-02-25 13 Some people are born shockees, just ats others are born shockers, and as I dislike both kinds, I think it is time we stopped encouraging the shockers by pampering the shockees— Mr J B Pritstley.35 words
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Advertisement403 1932-02-25 13 THE Singapore Free Press Daily ana Weekly Editions) Head Offiee: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. :60G& Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SING APORF The premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Ha*vi each Latest nevs, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include picture*,403 words
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Advertisement250 1932-02-25 13 NEXT TIME YOU GO HOME /Wk I I NCLUDF. Canada's new scenic route in J^i fgB^VJI HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS^ fes. ill /li iiifi 1 ■llSfffJffff ff J SINGAPORE ill I I'll (U r». w,, N f m t n rt Amer ra iii|f /y^piHlHtrllio C^M!y an National TRAVEL SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY250 words
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Article2774 1932-02-25 14 ROTARY ADDRESS Publicity Service for Singapore In the countr of an interesting address to members ot thr KUary Dub of Singapore -it their lurrhrrn meeting yesterday. Mr. If. K FaulJcner «f the Ihurtrred Hunk. speaking en "A Civic hxpeiimc nt." clever. b:d the progress that had2,774 words
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Article272 1932-02-25 14 The undernoted non -fiction works will be ready for issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m. Allen <BM.> Gordon and the Sudsn. 1931. illus. Angell (Sir Norman) The Unseen Assassins.) 1932. (Economics). Ashton-Wolfe (H.) Strange Crimes. 1032. illus. Brandenfels (T.V.8.) Zrppelins over England. 1931. illus. Trans, from the German.272 words
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Article291 1932-02-25 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Th Js£T5 sL a ga^ f stations which ca" Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney" Tanjong Priok. 21 metres from 630pm (irregular). Amateur Radio Society291 words
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Article39 1932-02-25 14 (harm's Anainst Mr. ind Mr- > C f" M M Q. B. I claimed trial A W chai on an conduct ;uul i Tnis other i: at to be mid in tation and tb they did not iranl39 words
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51 1932-02-25 14 KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Kuala Lumpur regulu further notfc c DAILY on 555 M." PKTAUNCf HILL J. (■»»pt Sundays ;mm! P FRIDAY OH II M' 630 p.m. Krotitch 700 Eiißli.sh. Ml Britten on: I*l V tM R.citai of BJi 8.30 Close dOVB SUNDAY on Tf> Ueti CONCERT FROM TM51 words
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Article76 1932-02-25 14 The following programmes ol music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. Till RSI). \V La fete dv hanu-au, GvlUt, AndaiUt- Dranv\tique, V Dyck; Pan and the Berbers (tor flute Jean Chefnay. Monquet; Gavotte a cinq tttpt Lacombe;76 words
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Article17 1932-02-25 14 I; MTOWM' CU MB U J roche; ciemat.t- K\ I: Llmpr Suite Ovv^ JeM Chefl PMM« <!■ I17 words
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Advertisement869 1932-02-25 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE •£zi_l INSU CHARMED BANK MERCANTILE BANK OF OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IVIUA I TFi (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) LliilA, LIU. < Incorporated in England) Paid up capital in 600,000 share* of £5 each £3.000,000 Capita/ Yi.000.000 Reserve Fund £4.000,000' Subscribed 1.800.000 Reserve Liability of869 words
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Article368 1932-02-25 15 To-Day 's Price Changes PRODUCE 1 February 24 Tin 25 Tons $71.00 Gambier 13 Pepper White 32 Flake Tapioca 31, Pearl Sago Small 4*, Copra. Sundried 7.00 Sago, flour 2.95 Devoe'i Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins 5. 18 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per 2 tins 4.78 Socony Mctor Gasoline ex368 words
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247 1932-02-25 15 February 24th.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers K.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 7 7 business done Standard R.S.S on Tender Mar. 8 8K April B'v 8 1 April- June 8' 4 B'^. July-Sept. 9% 9 Tom- of Market Quiet and Slightly easier. Latest Cable247 words
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Article578 1932-02-25 15 WkDNEMDMX, HH. inn IOSIN(i QUOTATIONS Kuyers Sellers 24s 2bß 18s 206 10s 114 ttt id lib 4a js n 30 40 nom. ids lls 6d nom. 2s 3d 2s 9d 18 22 34 38 12s 6d 13s 6d It M 6s 9d H 3d 7s. 3U la578 words
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Article235 1932-02-25 15 ""mparafv, statement the value of Foreign Trade, including parcel post, bullion and coin, m 1931 and 1932. IMPORTS EXPORTS "ioqo" OjJDd Mer- Parcel Bui- Oraiid Mrrease Grand M er- Incr d™ 1 chan- POX hon and Total- or Total chan Parcel Bullion Gnmd or as compared Decrease-]235 words
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Article124 1932-02-25 15 Tht- Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.058th. auction yesteitbi! when there was catalogued 2.155.666 lbs.; M2JM tons. Offered 1,691.847 lbs.: 755.29 tons. S:>!d 1.436.915 lbs.; 641.48 tons. Spot London 2 V|d. New York 3-t 4 c ts. TRICES KK.\LBZEI> Ribber Smoked Sheet Cents Per124 words
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Article596 1932-02-25 15 Buyers and Sellers at Variance Singapore, Feb. 23. Idle conditions have prevailed in all sections of the local market and badness has been practically at a standstill since last week's report. Actually there ar- but few BeHert in evidence of Tin. Rubber or Industrial satires, but the absence596 words
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Article134 1932-02-25 15 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Changes in Representative Prices I United Press Association I 1 New Vnrk. Feb. ><» IS. American Can. OOOK. 63 65 '> Cities Service 9% H l Colombia Gas and Bk, 13', IS I Curtis Wrii-ht 2 17.I 7 < ißCtrtr Bund and Shan 10'. 9 Gen.134 words
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Article189 1932-02-25 15 IBn :ish Radio Official Service Feb. 6 It tt. Amsterdam 8.56 1 8.56 83W Athens 270 270 '70 Bombay Is. 6 9 16d. Is. 6 BISSd. Is. 0 9 64-1 Berlin 14 17 32 14.57 14 jj:,"' BfUaKll 24.75 24 7 24 It 1»; Bucharest JtO 577 Rio 4189 words
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Article37 1932-02-25 15 The Annual Summary ol Foreign Trade oi Mslaya, for the year 1931; will be available tor sale m Singapore on Saturday. ;rt the Government Agents. Messrs. Kelly and W.iteh. Ltd.. price $2.05. including; postage.37 words
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Article938 1932-02-25 15 THE IPOH REVELATIONS London Committee's Strong I Complaints The report of the London sub-committee ol the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, which formed the bisis of discussion at the secret meeting Of the Chamber at Ipoh on Tuesday, deals with the question cf tin restriction and938 words
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Article55 1932-02-25 15 The following Ls a comparison of estimat'tJ traffic receipts of tho Imperial and Intern. Ufon it Communications Limited. January 1932 £404.411 January 1931 £412 908 The sum of £20.000 masL br d<«duct«'(l Units the message n**ipL; for January 1932 iti amkiiig A comparison Kith January 1931 o'i-jjf to55 words
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Advertisement79 1932-02-25 15 y^ts «xreed $12,000,000 Assurance in force over 535.000.0ft0 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life79 words
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Article814 1932-02-25 16 A ROUND DOZEN Gloucesters and Malavs Draw <.loiii -i. 6; Malays 6. Considering the conditions the ground wa» wet and slippery and the ball, consequently, hravy and the fact that the soccer season is in its very infancy, the form displayed in yesterdays match at Jalan814 words
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Article117 1932-02-25 16 Charity Match Against S.C.F.A. The fa.'lowillf have been invited to play lor S.C.C. vs. S.C.F.A. on Friday at the stadium, in a match the proceeds of which will go to the BBVCptaa and Asiatic Unemployment Funds: E. Cherington; J» G. Glasgow, J. L. Elmer. C. J. Ecmbroke, A.117 words
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Article34 1932-02-25 16 Thi: neem bum mAvmb the sec. and the R.A. whi^h was to have been played on the Padang \e,terday evening was cancelled on account cf the unplayable condition of the l?round.34 words
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Article21 1932-02-25 16 CapVi A. NeviU, R.A ;>nd Captain P. P. Millar, RA v having; left for India have been btruck ofl the strength.21 words
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Article468 1932-02-25 16 HIRST TO COACH i 13 Specially Selected Young Players Louden, Feb. 9. Though the Yorkshire County Cricket Club's I first fixture is not until May 4th, coaching 1 and pract.ee will start next Monday, at the Headingly ground. Leeds, where George Hirst, the County coach, will468 words
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Article108 1932-02-25 16 Handicaps for Second Day The following handicaps have been issued for March i?t at ipoh. Race I—Hcrses1 Hcrses 3 Div. 2 (5 1 furs.) 2.45 p.m. Golden Harp 9.0. Domino 8.10. Me Too 3.10. High Crag 8.10, Sahaya Puma 8.7. Athol Blew 8.7. Amye 8.5, Hannah's Garden 8.5.108 words
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Article150 1932-02-25 16 W. C. Brown to Lead Northants Northampton, Feb. 6. W. C. Brown, of Wellingborough. has accepted the captaincy of Northamptonshire C.C.C., in succession to V. W. C. Jupp. When the captaincy was offered to him at first he declined. He has captained the side on occasions. Brown150 words
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Article90 1932-02-25 16 A home fixture. Captain's team vs. ViceCaptain's team, will be played on the Indian Assc-ciction grci:nd en Sunday, the 28th inst. Play starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Optair's Team:— N. A. Mallal, P. K. Baskaran. R. Jumabhoy; N. Abhasbhoy; Kennedy, S. G. Rajahram, S. Das, Teja Singh. A. C.90 words
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Article60 1932-02-25 16 Th? Mixed Fourscmeo were played on Tuesday. The following were the best returns: Mr. end Mrs. S. P. Holmes-Smith 44 6 38 Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Potts 47 9 38 Mr. 9nd Mrs. R. Renton 45 6 39 Lt. Col. F. G. Hyland 46 6 160 words
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Article25 1932-02-25 16 An extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Chinese Swimming Club will be held at the Club House on Sunday at 4 p.m. sharo.25 words
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Article1240 1932-02-25 16 GOLF INTERNATIONAL Anglo-Scot Professional Encounter London, Feb. 9. The fact that the international match between the professional golfers of England and Scotland is to be revived this season after a lapse of nineteen years has created doubts in the minds of a good many persons1,240 words
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Article472 1932-02-25 16 Singapore Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association will be held in the lounge cf the Cricket Club at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday. March 15. The report to be presented is as follows-. The following was the Committee of the Association at the472 words
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Article168 1932-02-25 16 MeCorkindale On Raw Decision in Paris London. Feb. 6. "Griselle is a tough customer. He took more 'punches than I would care to have taken. Once I landed a terrific right to his chin, but he only smiled. I am satisfied because I knew that* I168 words
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Article88 1932-02-25 16 2 Entries for Billiards Title London. Feb. 9. Joe Davis, the Chesterfield professional, has decided to enter this season's Professional Billiards Championship, entries for which close on February 10. Another entry expected is that of Clark i McConachy, the professional champion of New Zealand. Willie Smith has88 words
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Article57 1932-02-25 16 From a bad losing position of 5 goals to 1 at half time the Royal Singapore Flying Club made a good recovery in their friendly match against the Corporals' Mess, R.A.F. on the S.H.B.J.S.C. ground last evening and at the final whistle had improved their position by57 words
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Advertisement211 1932-02-25 16 Angles on Practical Flyi n g BY P. W. F. MILLS $2 25 Local interest attaches to this book on flying In that the auth* for his close connection with the Singapore Flying Club ill years ago. Wratir.. Recent issues of the Club Rules have contained "Flying seaplane problems, and211 words
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