The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 February 1932
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-02-27 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,581. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article491 1932-02-27 1 There is much speculation as to the outccme of Mr. Stimson's lettei tt> Senator Bciah m regard to America's p.siticn under the Nine Power Treaty m the light of Japan's acticn at Shanghai Page 11. Jack Hobbs is going tc Australia to report on the Tests next491 words
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Article1373 1932-02-27 1 Quuqvid ayunt homines nustn est farrago Libellli Juvenal The Reuter representative who began his description of the great battle at Shanghai by remarking that the day dawned "dry .and sunny." must have formerly been reporting Tost cricket matches or Cup Tie finals, unless perhaps he had.1,373 words
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Advertisement246 1932-02-27 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness an d fragrance of the Ma la yan gardens dired to your home. HOTEL Several tilings that make a visit to Raffles delightful. Charming Gardens, The spacious Lounge and Lobby, Dinner Dances The exceptional good food served m the Dining Room, Batik Grill Room Tuesday246 words
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Advertisement298 1932-02-27 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TfO«|J|GHT SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. I PI Valse E SKATERS— IJmnCr "_ES PATINEURg- Waldteufel I w^% i 2 Ove rture MARTHA Flotow tiJIU I 3 Grand Selection RIGOLETTO Verdi No extra charge for 4- strlng Q uart «tte serenade Toseiu After Dinner Dancing.298 words
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Advertisement178 1932-02-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS M.lkmr.i'.l :terll!ftcd rr.iik Pag? 7. Gold Piste c t g-.pc.ge -6. Kalzar? the CaI&US) F. x> P:r- IT Keep ycur Kcd-;k with you Pnre 13. Fruit lalad Is delicious with Nestles ertto Page 3. Baby knows Co v -nd Gate b eood for hrn Page 5. Lcvely WOOWn178 words
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Advertisement11 1932-02-27 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article72 1932-02-27 2 £100,066 Surrendered to Relieve National Debt 1 British Radio Official Service] Kugb\. Feb. Ift. The Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, stated m the House oi Commons to-day that since Aug. 23 cash and Gcvermnonf ertitieates to the value of over £100,000 had been \oluntarily given to72 words
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Article49 1932-02-27 2 Brave Miners at Palace Investiture (British Radio— Official Service J Rugby. Feb. 23. A party of nineteen miners who worked for nine hours m jjreat danger to rescue a fellow miner weiv decorated with the Edward Medal by the King at to-day's private investiture at Buckingham Palace.49 words
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Article31 1932-02-27 2 Visit to British Industries Fair 1 British Radio Official Service I KuKby. Feb. M. The Prince of Wales visited the Birmingham ••••rtion of the British Industries Fair to-day.31 words
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Article63 1932-02-27 2 Change of Programme To-day tc will be a change of programme at the Capitol, commencing at the matinee, when In■Mta the Lines makes way for Warner Brothers 1 musical production. Children of Dreams, one of unoM.- chief recommendations is that it was written and produced by Oscar Haznmerstein63 words
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Article1008 1932-02-27 2 MEMBERSHIP DECREASE Permanent Building Problem The report "1 IbC Committee ol the Indian AwilTffitfTfl. ITlllf poir for Ite Year ended DeMMbH Hist. 1931. to be presented at the annual meeting on Saturday. March 12. at 3.30 p.m. .--tans. bjftei aim The number cl membt rs on the1,008 words
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Article40 1932-02-27 2 Mr. Mellon to Take Up His Duties m March [British Radio— Official Service] Ku?by. Feb. 25. The new United States Ambassador to Great Britain. Mr. Andrew Mellon, is due m London m the middle of March.40 words
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Article314 1932-02-27 2 ON WAY TO CHINA Italian Community Visits Warships Admiral D. Cavagnari of the Royal Italian Navy arrived m Singapore yesterday aboard the Italian light cruiser Trento which was accompanied by the Itr.lian destroyer Espero. The BtnjMr and destroyer are on their way to Shanghai and leave for314 words
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Article80 1932-02-27 2 Chief Justice Appointed retain Radio— Official Service! Rugby, Feb. 25. The King has been pleased to gtfc directions for the appointment of Mr. Charles QveenMeje, a Trinidad magistrate, to be Chief Justice of British Honduras. Mr. Greenidge. who succeeds Sir Herbert K. McD. Sisnett. was educated at Barbados80 words
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Article176 1932-02-27 2 Sentence of 18 months" rigorous imprisonment was passed yesterday by the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd, on I Malay nr.med Said bin Ahmat who pleaded guilty to a charge of theft m respect of a purse containing $26 m notes and cash from a Tamil. The case176 words
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Advertisement107 1932-02-27 2 BUSINESS CARDS. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL 95, Calrnhill Road, Singapore. Open to patients under the care of their own doctor. European Sisters. MISS MOLLIE McORATH, Telephone 4110. Matron-Proprietress. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. 1 3, Penhas Road, Off Lavender Street Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BI'CKERIDGE Highest107 words
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Advertisement504 1932-02-27 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services and 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 Serangoon Road. Date of504 words
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Advertisement485 1932-02-27 2 TRAJftR MARK NOTICE. JEVap r (at£° Milk NOTICE is hereby given that ttM above Trade Mark Ls thr ptqpwtj ol I COMPANY INC.. of 19 Rector Street. Nev.- Ye rk. United Statts ot Am. ri and is used by them a; a Trade Rfc:rk v\ re.sptrt of OOndCMed, iVßponled sold485 words
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Advertisement260 1932-02-27 2 TO LET. OFFICE. 248 Battery Road. 2nd floor Apply Guthrfe and Co.. Ltd FURNISHED COMPOUND BOQI "anglin District Time bed] ent. Apply MeAl; -t. <v Oo SEASIDE FLATS with rm*i. m sanluiloo and new bungalows at Tanjon ot^ m good business quarters. hW, godowns. small stores and shops m NortU260 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1932-02-27 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 2Uh. High Water, 01.25. 9.2 ft., 13.59, 9.0 ft. .S.C.C. Cricket Trial Match. Raffles Inst. vs. V.M.C.A. at R:I. ground. ciolf: Island Club February- medal (bogey). S.C.C. Lawn TennLs tournament entries close. Perak T.C. Rates, Ipoh first day. Football: Replay S.C.TC. vs. S.H.B Anson Road Stadium. Sunday.190 words
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Article947 1932-02-27 3 TxO TO RUSSIA Advice of a Man Who Has Been There Mr. Rotaffl A. Laidlaw. ■MUMCer of the Farmers' Trading Co., of Auckland. New Zealand, who arrived m Sydney on Jan. 23 by the Narkunda, after a world tour embracing 33 countries, drew a vivid947 words
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Article80 1932-02-27 3 Undertakes Care of Smallpox Patients Brisbane, Jan. 22. When an outbreak of smallpox occurred on the steamer Victoria City, a duty which involved great personal risk was undertaken by Captain W. A. Lann, a young Englishman, m the absence of a doctor. He took the cases m hand80 words
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Article17 1932-02-27 3 I Settlement Reached With Lightermen London, Feb. 16. The Thames Lightermen's strike has been settled.17 words
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714 1932-02-27 3 THE SAME OLD STORY Increasing Motor Bus Competition The P.M.S. Railways are not alone m feeling the financial effects of increasing motor transport competition. A similar position is revealed by the British companies, and the report by the Railway Board on Indian railways for714 words
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Article84 1932-02-27 3 Kirn: And Queen Visit Mine Brussels, Feb. 8. The King and Queen of the Belgians visited the pit-head of t-he Bois Lcngpre coal mine, the scene of the fire-damp explosion. Of the 18 entombed men, 12 bodies have been brought to the surface, but only two miners84 words
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Article48 1932-02-27 3 £2,000,000 Claim Withdrawn Belfast, Feb. 13. Belfast ratepayers have been relieved by the announcement that Messrs. Farness Withy and Co. have withdrawn their £2,000.000 claim m respect of the burning of the liner Bermuda, their counsel stating that they are unable to adduce evidence of malice.48 words
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Article53 1932-02-27 3 Attempts are being made at Brighton Aquarium to breed herrings from artificially tertilised eggs. An official stated that they took the roes from a male and a female herring and put them into jars. Everything possible was done to make the experiment under natural conditions and there is apparently every53 words
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Advertisement505 1932-02-27 3 TELLS HOW FAT MEN CAN LOSE HALF-A-POUNO A DAY Whilst Gaining Energy, Vigour, Endurance may U»»el ...I I of thai Ntoe (i m s hi km ntaHa .n.ans lna«. n.| „.,..-kly o. m hoU, t.v.ty it n,,ans that <,„„• Wood^. mifHl H-. |..v of |,v,,,ur. starving f,,,- t\w six vital505 words
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Advertisement194 1932-02-27 3 i y A jy 4 m> message (#f ARCHITECTS /<§>/" ft SURVEYORS and PROPERTY OWNERS atlas jmm KUSKILLTI 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 INSTEAD OF194 words
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Article10036 1932-02-27 4 MR. DU PARC<£S REPORT UNSUITABILITY OF DARTMOOR FOR DANGEROUS CONVICTS The full official story of the recent disorders at Dartmoor Convict Prison, m the foi-m of the report of Mr. Herbert dv Parcq. X.C, who was appointed to hold an inquiry Into the outbreak, makes10,036 words
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Advertisement43 1932-02-27 4 I HOMEWARD BOUND 1 FRANKELS 4. OFFER I the noKuiK m<:»'r X V ♦> CABIN WARDROBE TRUNKS X YJ i^t^^^M- I d SLUMP PRICES s I X ALL SIZES— IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ♦j* LARGEST SELECTION EAST OF SUEZ. BEFORE DECIDING ELSEWHERE X CALL ON J43 words
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Article80 1932-02-27 5 An experiment. th e first one of its kind, was recently earned out en a fast moving train, when a party of experts received the normal television transmission broadcast from the 8.8.C. station at Brookmans Park. A four valve portable was attached to a Baird Televisor and the result was80 words
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Article168 1932-02-27 5 Diamonds From Wrecked Air -mail (ape Town. As a result of an intensive search m the I immediate vicinity of the spot at Si. Lowry's 3 Pass where the air mail crashed with the loss t af three lives en November 13. no fewer than 1 23 out168 words
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Article83 1932-02-27 5 I A correspondent writing to the Malay Mail, from Port Dickson says that there is a great ,'hortage of water there just now due to the drought which has lasted two months, broken only by a couple of brief showers. It is expected however that the new water supply will83 words
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Article219 1932-02-27 5 Popular Acquittal on Murder Charge Vienna, < -r. 17. An attache to the Legation of Guatemala m London. M. Manuel Godoy. was unanimously acquitted by the assize court m fehe Austrian town of Wels on a charge of the manslaughter 3f his brcther-in-law. Max Reinhard. whom Godoy219 words
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Article23 1932-02-27 5 As we understand it, a Chinese bandit is any I Chinese who doesn't m>ve fast when a "Jap speaks.— Key West (Flaj Citizen.23 words
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Advertisement141 1932-02-27 5 Cpw^Gate. MilkFoo^ IvfYT r J Uf^ 111 BABY KNOWS! From the first mouthful Baby seemed to realise that this food would suit him* He knew nothing about its com* position— the English West Country milk, rich m mineral salts and vitamins, from which it was derived— its purity and the141 words
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Article, Illustration1628 1932-02-27 6 Round the Local Theatres By Our Film Correspondent rfcW and far tx-twei n arc the films worthy Ofl HH distinction of being brought back after a run at a theatre. kMNW protracted or .siKccs&fuJ that run lias been, but their ran be no doubt (hit Disraeli,1,628 words
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Article146 1932-02-27 6 White is the big thinn m the fashion firmament, according to Tallulah Bankhead. who has just bought a white tweed suit. The whole ensemble is perfect from her black and white crocheted straw turban to her white pumps trimmed m linen to match her bag. The white146 words
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Article, Illustration20 1932-02-27 6 CEDRIC HARDWICKE, behind the bars as Dreyfus, m the English version of the great trial due at the Pavilion shortly.20 words
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Article557 1932-02-27 6 SIDNEY FALKENBERG - SIDNEY FALKENBERG VBY THE major portion of all mail pa.;sj.'g through the Hollywood Post Office is "fan" mail, addressed by all the world to the stars. In a recent survey at tbe M-G-M studios, it was found that more women than men write to the men stars, and557 words
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Article902 1932-02-27 6 IVAN SHARPE - THE UNEXPECTED IN CUP FOOTBALL IVAN SHARPE SOUTHPORT'S FEAT By Remarkable Recoveries and Dramatic Ends. COUTHPORT lias again emerged M tl: •^surprise team ot English Cup football. year ago they reached the last eight clubs before being annihilated at Everton. Mark, however, that what happened to little Southport that day902 words
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Article498 1932-02-27 6 When Tom Walls was a London Policeman lIOW many people know that Mr Tom Walls. the artor-manager. was once a uniformed i (i latahl m ttM Metropolitan Police It is a fact that he served as pottOl HJUB for se\iial m tilths writes a "'Star" repre- sentativei498 words
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Article59 1932-02-27 6 i,. ha Since MMftmi clnei so popular, cumerunu n I with letters from ottW profesnional and amatcu: admire the quality of 111 Vlnna. wh(, fil/.u-d Wnr South Seas. Rat ion Novarn> Trader Horn, is one o 1»«"< „^y r^mcraman at Om M studios, also gets UW»* o-i ivTiM's. focu-siiv; pota<59 words
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Article399 1932-02-27 7 Some Penang Views The Official Majority I Settlements (Penang) Associa•d at their general meeting the i on Council Reform prepared by represtntative sub-committee. This sub- 'omments the Straits Echo, is to be •<i on the concise manner m which ramed the issues of the question m true ;md399 words
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Article107 1932-02-27 7 Repairs Carried Out During Flight Wellington, Feb. 15. Hanging head-downwards for over an hour while a passenger was clinging to the cloth strap larhed to his heels and a fellow pilot was heading the machine through a rainstorm, Air Pilot Blackmore successfully completed amazing aerial repairs. Blackmore with107 words
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Article51 1932-02-27 7 First Crash m Britain This Year London, Feb. 15. The first fatal crash of 1932 occurred at Leuchars. Fifeshire, to-day, when two Royal Air Force machines collided m mid-air during an ordinary practice fil^ht. Flying Officer Hicks and Aircraftsman Beattle were killed and Sub-Lieutenant Talbot was seriously51 words
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714 1932-02-27 7 WIFE'S CLAIM "He Could Have Supported Her" Lady Langford was at West London Police Dourt gTanted 40s. a week maintenance under summons brought against her husband. Mr. Bingley. the magistrate, speaking of Lord Langford, said: "Neither his letters nor his evidence impressed me any mere than714 words
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Article196 1932-02-27 7 Durban Native's p Experience I Durban. j-Motor-car drivers m Cale-street, Durban, re- t cently wen* startled by cries issuing from the It middle of the road. One motorist, wondering f whether the holiday festivities had been play- t ing him fales, stopped his car and stepped196 words
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Article103 1932-02-27 7 Railways' S.O.S. to the Government General managers of the four British railway companies, interviewing the Minister of Transport yesterday, said the companies had lost net revenue owing to road competition at the rate of £16,000.000 a year £10.000.000 passenger and £6,000,000 goods traffic. "If the diversion of traffic103 words
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Article506 1932-02-27 7 Bengal Governor's Advice to Parents Advice tc teachers and guardians to counter he tendency on the part o£ youths to actively larticipate m political movements was given >y His Excellency the Governor, addressing the nnual convocation of the Calcutta University, during which a girl student attempted to506 words
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Article302 1932-02-27 7 ORDERED FROM BOMBAY "I Do Not Propose to Leave" Bombay. Feb. 18. j Following the arrest and sentence to three j months imprisonment of Miraben (10M Slade) fcr failing to obey the crder to leave the town, business has been stopped and exchanges hate been302 words
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Article68 1932-02-27 7 Must not be Separated from Mother Sheffield. A three-months-old baby went to prison for three months with its mother, after a doctor had told the magistrates that- separation would 'mean the death of the baby. i The mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Butler, aged 36, cf Alfred-road,68 words
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Article481 1932-02-27 7 Object to Points m Mvi Tsai Bill The following is a summary of the minutes of a committee meeting of the Straits Chinese Biitish Association, Pcnar.g. held on Ft-'b. 17 Present Mr. Heah Joo Seang (president), Messrs. Lim Keong Lay. G. H. Goh, Koh Sin Hock., Koh Leok.481 words
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Article28 1932-02-27 7 January 22rd, was the hottest day m Sydney for two yearn. A maximum tempt rat urt of 105.6 degTees was recorded at 1 30 o'clock vi th« afternoon.28 words
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Advertisement303 1932-02-27 7 AT 11 A.M. DRINK MORE MILK i w_ 1 1 1 ft ttTt i flllliinlMiir Fttn Iv t»8B8>\ yg the daily glaM of Milk- i maid Natural Milk RSi 5* JES M^ S Mture s food drinlc his pleasant habit will T^* it i« known to possess most nour- nf303 words
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Advertisement21 1932-02-27 7 an UNDERWOOD PORTABLE Makes Your Mail EASIER to Write and EASIER to Read PATERSON, SIMONS I AND COMPANY LIMITED. Phone 5991.21 words
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Article527 1932-02-27 8 A POIGNANT STORY British Seamen's Deaths. Shanghai, U 18. Able Seaman H. A. Francis, who died at 530 p.m. la.st ni'jht. MM only twenty years of mid w a.s a native of London. Able Seaman j H. G. Prior, uho succumbed four hours later, was '28 md527 words
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Article300 1932-02-27 8 Bengal Europeans' Tribute The following letter has been sent to His Excellency the Governor of Bengal by Mr. E. Villiers. President of the European Association: "On behalf of the Council and members of the European Association. I have the honour to express their infinite sense of gratitude at300 words
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Article69 1932-02-27 8 May Lose Royal Rights for Love Stockholm, Feb. 13. It. 1» strongly rumoured m court circles that if Prince Lennart of Sweden carries out his intention of marrying Miss Karin Nissuandt. daughter of the well known Swedish businessman, m a London registry office without the consent of hLs69 words
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Article1555 1932-02-27 8 LEAGUE'S APPROVAL Ideal Administrative Standard Unnecessary At a recent meeting cf the League of Nations the Council dealt with the British proposal for the emancipation of Iraq. MarquLs Theodoli. Chairman of the Mandates Commission, came to the Council table. The rapporteur, M Marinkovitch (Yugoslavia > lecalltd1,555 words
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Article30 1932-02-27 8 Death of Member of Air Council The death is announced of Sir Arthur I Duckham, a member of the Air Council and Director -General of Aircraft Production.30 words
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Article137 1932-02-27 8 The Prime Minister Re-elected Dublin, Feb. 18. At 3.30 p.m. the following were the known results m the Irish elections: Government? Party. 17; Republicans, 23; Labour. 2; Independents 5. The Premier, Mr. Co6gTave, was re-elected for Cork, his majority being a thousand votes greater than m the last137 words
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Article52 1932-02-27 8 Camels to th< Rescue Tch«r.m. l The old fable of tIM I t j seems applicable to t li«- 1 >>r foreign mail and 10 MM f are stranded mldwa> t*t» I |i|u:- t7 Other methods of transp'"' ftW failed and so HH autlioi camels to briim'52 words
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Advertisement338 1932-02-27 8 TO-DAY 111 I EVERYBODY IS PRESENTED WITH THE OPPOR--4? TUNITY OF PURCHASING A MOTORCAR AT AN HONEST BARGAIN PRICE. CARS-REAL AUTOMOBILES READY TO RUN-AT 4>* PRICES FROM $135 ON SHOW AT OUR N SPECIAL USED CAR DISPLAY Icy I// YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS. BORNEO MOTORS LTD. 1/ 4^338 words
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Advertisement205 1932-02-27 9 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY THE MESSIAH FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, at 9-15 p.m. \/()\DAY, 7th, at 5-30 p.m. Prices: $2, $1 and Cents 50. Booking at Littles from Tuesday February 23rd. COMING THE GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY i THH HOME OF ALL THE BEST BRITISH PICTURES. PAVILION 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15205 words
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Advertisement257 1932-02-27 9 A GREAT NEW SHOW FOR YOUR WEEK-END ENTERTAINMENT S Commencing at TO l» A \:m XE ATI \K K WARNER BROS' Glamorous Musical Romance By the Famous Composers of r IEIIEiE IIQHTI OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN and SIGMUND ROMBERG'S CHILDREN OF DREAMS" with the famous Operatic Star MARGARET SCHILLING, supported by PAUL257 words
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Advertisement174 1932-02-27 9 _^^F M E^Ef E^E^E^k ■B^^ .^B^Br .^B^B^Bv It 1 Va _feSßeiKN^ TELFPHGNE N? 6909 LIST DAY TO-DAY OP^ A BRILLIANT SHOW, TYPICAL OF ALHAMBRA'S UNFAILING EXCELLENCE MATINEE AT 3 P.M. EVENING 6.15 AND 9.15 Robert Montgomery Charlotte Greenwood m The MAN m POSSESSION GAY AND WITTY FARCE COMEDY IN A174 words
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Article67 1932-02-27 10 GEORGE LAMB. Ou February -19, 1932, at St. Mark's Church. Butterwotth, by the Rev. E. T. Loader. (Chaplain) Kenneth Kennedy George, of Takuapa. Siam. and Sydney. Australia. 2nd son of Mr. and Mrs. W. George of Rose Bay, Sydney, Australia, with Harriett Doris Lamb, 2nd daughter of Mr. and67 words
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880 1932-02-27 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27, 1932. CAMERON'S CAUTIONS So remarkable has been the growth of interest m Cameron's Highlands during the past six months or a year, and so comparatively rapid has been the pace of development latterly, that it appears to us not inadvisable to sound a warning880 words
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Article294 1932-02-27 10 The annual meeting of the Institute of Architects of Malaya will t»e held at the Victoria Theatre on Monday at 5 p.m. The 8 a.m. Service at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday will be m the nature of a Memorial Service for the late Mrs. SaLzmann while the Dead March294 words
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Article1335 1932-02-27 10 COMMISSIONER'S PROTEST Good Work and Saving Only to be Expected The question of the payment of a bonus of i $30,000 tc Mr. G. B. G. Hull. Chief Resident Engineer. Johore Water Works, on the termination cf his services m connection wi h the Pontian1,335 words
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Article152 1932-02-27 10 FREE LIST CHANGES The Position of Straits Tin |Urii:sh Radio— o:v Kunhv j> h The House of Oomm. Import Duties Bill. fffafct) cent, tariff on mo-t Bunuftctui an n manufactured goods, b\ H Government mijority of 380 thmJ ing «rai P' *>?ded by th, which further152 words
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Article143 1932-02-27 10 Cables from our London << ;><»ndenf p«. terday stated that all tin has been removed t^m. the free list under the Imports Duties Bill bat tin ores are specially not mentioned amon? tfc exemptions berause ihry arc included In metallic ores, which are all exempt- ri143 words
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Article70 1932-02-27 10 Sir George May Probable Chairman fFREE PRESS SERVICE COPY I ond< n f>b. !t It is unofficially animpnt. <\ U May will be chairman of UK TvM Advwaj Committee. Sir George. who is a tnc nil Corad of the Institute of fcetatt oro^ Secietary of the Prudential70 words
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Article79 1932-02-27 10 LONDON AND NEW YOKK TIN AND RUBBER PBICH I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. Feb. 2 Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £1383 B (£l3B 13 16). Forward £1403 4 (£l4l 3 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and 1 notify to-day's79 words
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Advertisement181 1932-02-27 10 A REVELATION IN ICE TANKS Inexpensive Hh I Upkeep *t* a- MH :> certs Economical H -i I m ice Prices and demonstration given by SOLE AGENTS I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) {Incorporated m Shanghai* 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY181 words
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Advertisement44 1932-02-27 10 i A SENTRY SAW A GHOST and attacked it with his bayonet. Evidently he was one of those soldiers who stick at nothing. Make "G AFLAC" POLICIES your first line of defence. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.44 words
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2785 1932-02-27 11 NO CHANGE AT KIANGWAN ANGLO-AMERICAN CO-OPERATION SPECULATION MR STIMSON'S REMINDER TO JAPAN late* news from Shanghai last night shows that no ehMDg t has token place on the Kiangwan front, and it is mastered unlikWy that the Japanese (who admit a thousand ties) uill attempt to2,785 words
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Article76 1932-02-27 11 Conservatives Keep Seat With Smaller Vote [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 26. The Henley by-election due to the death of Captain R. R. Henderson resulted as follows: Sir Gifford Fox (Cons) 16.553 Mr. R. B. Matthews (Liberal) 7.129 [The figures m the general election m October were as fellow.76 words
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Article70 1932-02-27 11 Important U.S. Committee Pronouncement [Reuter's Service] Washington, Feb. 25. A statement urging that the time has come to call a halt m the present monetary dislocation has been issued by the sub-committee of the House of Representatives investigating the silver problem. The committee, which is holding a70 words
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Article71 1932-02-27 11 Famous War Leader Graveiy 111 TPREE PRESS SERVICES-COPYRIGHT! London, Feb. 26. Field Marshal Lord Plumer, the famous military leader m France during the world war is lying gravely 111 at hLs home m London. Lord Plumer will be 75 In March. He entered the Army 56 years ago.71 words
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Article55 1932-02-27 11 Campbell to Make Another Speed Run [British Radio— Official Service] Ru*by, Feb. 26. Rain at Daytona yesterday caused the postponement of Sir Malcolm Campbell's attempt to improve upon the world land speed record pf 254 miles an hour which he established the previous day. If conditions are55 words
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Article40 1932-02-27 11 Prince to Open Shakespeare Memorial Theatre f ßritish Radio Official Service m. Rusby, Feb. 26. The Prince of Wales has consented to op-n the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon. on April 23 the poet's 1 birthday.40 words
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Advertisement164 1932-02-27 11 SO EASY TO WASH SO HARD TO WEAR OUT /j/ A TOOIAL PRODUCT I"°£r,,^ WASH DRESS PURPOSES TOBRALCO IS THE IPth^o^as^^ PRODUCTS IT IS GUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFACTION^ OTHER TOOTAL PRODUCTS PYRAMID HANDKERCHIEFS, TARANTULE, ETC., ETC. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Stialts Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA lumpuß. PROVED! L^^a THE BABY164 words
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Article3779 1932-02-27 12 SINGAPORE'S INDUSTRIAL FUTURE I MUNICIPAL DISCUSSION UNIFIED POLICY AND "BOOSTING" ADVOCATED Singapore's future as an industrial city was again referred to at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners when motions dealing with factory sites, the appointment of a liaison officer to officiate between persons desirous of obtaining sites for3,779 words
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Article214 1932-02-27 12 EIGHT KILLED Police Fire on Crowd at Tarapur Patna, Feb. 16. A concerted attack on Mr. E. O. Lee, District Magistrate, and the Police Superintendent of Monghyr, wag made at 4 p.m. yesterday, when a mob converged on Tarapur Police Station, where a number of officials214 words
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140 1932-02-27 12 The Brinchang Trading Company, which is concerned with development of areas at Camerons Highlands, has issued two interesting little pamphlets dealing generally with the process of acquiring: land and opening it up, and specifically with planting up for tea. These pamplets can be obtained at140 words
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Article544 1932-02-27 12 THE SINO-JAPANESE CRISIS Tii Hie Editor. Sir, I am one „f those who do not care U> indulge m correspondence to the papers but after reading D.C.S.'s letter to you and your reply I feel I must point out some points which you are trying to544 words
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Article428 1932-02-27 12 The Fall of the Laval Government Paris, Feb. 16. The Laval Government having been defeated ov a rate of confidence m the Bcnate. tin Cabinet has resigned. Fttaident Doumer ;u cepted the resignation and asked the Minister* pro vis ion aUy to continue m office. ;md he Bent428 words
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Article42 1932-02-27 12 Princess Alexis Mdivani, the younpr American wife of one of the sons of General MdlvanJ. who was aide-de-camp to the Tsar of Russia, has lost a pair of earrings worth £10,000 whil»> out shopping m Londen. A reward of £1,000 is offered.42 words
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Article399 1932-02-27 12 POLICE ADMissioj, Charge Against Mala, m IV "'''lit Driver Charted with ft] b property a Mai.r. peared j i Magistrate, Mr a c < trial. The accused •>... J. Braua, while th, conduct, d by Court I, The ease th. was carried ml l,\ !>• IfcSwan.399 words
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Article196 1932-02-27 12 Neffri SombilanV V" Council i "Th* enl :r-.-m.:it I I CounciN divs not tavolvt Fial. rattan, but only enabl with Us own atlairs which M -iecl.m-ti Hi^- TH-h'.' Bcs.-ir of Negri Bi mhUan thl iHTtwfwg the enter ed OMncfl of Nepn BmbUan tht British Resident (the H w.196 words
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Article38 1932-02-27 12 At an inque* wc«itl> out that it was B I a motorist must n»m' I as a human feting M sto p 1 motorist was |tfllk«d b Tunning over a tfof, but ht ll it was a OtK38 words
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Article1792 1932-02-27 13 *p, AN (UKKKT TOURISTS ml)Vlil nayors SOlSCleCted^ Lahoie, Feb. 1. ■bort .skt-K tu'.s cl t lie Uili Sin«lu picked for the I Uils sunvm< ltir >Uhai iv I'aiiala:— One of Ihe m India. Captains Club nl Patiala when hu. oflicial duties. Had AitchLson Chn;i. tiad coaching1,792 words
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Article399 1932-02-27 13 Noted Belgian Tennis Player Dies Those, says the Malay Mail, who remember Louis Trasenster, who was m Kuala Lumpur m 1911-12, and held, I believe, an interest m the firm of Messrs. Proust and Heitz. motor engineers, Batu Road, and m 1913 on his return from a399 words
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Article151 1932-02-27 13 A Cambridge Captain Resigns [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Feb. 9. A sensation has been caused m rowing circles at Cambridge by the news that D. Haig Thomas, the Blue, has resigned the captaincy of the Lady Margaret Boat Club on a question of policy. Although Haig Thomas151 words
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Article95 1932-02-27 13 America An Easy Winner Lake Placid (New York), Feb. 16. On Monday Billy Fiske (America) retained the Bobsleigh Olympic Championship for teams of four, thus ending the Olympic programme to-day though it officially closed on Saturday. The final point standing is as follows: United States, 103; Norway, 77;95 words
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Article106 1932-02-27 13 Oxford beat Cambridge by seven goals to none m the University ice hockey match at Richmond. For the first time since its inception thirty years ago the match was played m England, Richmond Skating Rink being the scene of a contest which has hitherto been staged m Switzerland. Oxfcrd, a*106 words
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Article100 1932-02-27 13 United States Big Lead Lake Placid (New York), Feb. 12. The unofficial point standing m the Olympic Games on Thursday was.— United States. 76; Norway, 49; Canada, 36; Sweden, 24; Austria 15; Finland, 10; Switzerland, 5; Germany, 4; Rumania, 3; Italy, Belgium and Czechoslovakia 1 each. The hockey100 words
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Article89 1932-02-27 13 Wycombe Wanderers, the holders, did not survive the Third Round of the P.A. Amateur Cup They fell before Yorkshire Amateurs. Miss Susan Noel won the Ladies' Squash Rackets Championship of Great Britain at Queen's Club, beating Miss Joyce Cave who had won the title on three previous occasions In the89 words
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Article79 1932-02-27 13 Heavy Scoring by Salford London, Feb. I'A. The following are the results of matches played under Rugby League rules to-day Barr w 18. Wigan 5. Batle y 18. St. Helens Pec. 5. Bramley 2. Leeds 18. Broughtron 24. Dewsbury Halifax 4. Oldham 5. Hull 26. Bradford Hunslet 26.79 words
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Article63 1932-02-27 13 In a cross-country race Cambridge University Hare and Hounds scored an easy victory ever Thames H. and H. at Cambridge, securing four places among the first six men home. Men beat the women m the annual squash rackets match between the sexes at Queen's Club. The women received 3 points63 words
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Advertisement83 1932-02-27 13 Ha^ I m m I T 1 can take pictures "FHends" H pru Wmnm e Photograph like tHIS Clam E I^^^^^^Br Wai Malaya I Iflk^ Kee P y° ur "KODAK" with you, ready KODAK I INTEBNATIONAL f r every P ictures Q u e or unusual scene. mmr^Bl^^^r^^^^^^^^^^^^ competition ■+mr83 words
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Advertisement45 1932-02-27 13 Your Children! Guard their tender skins by using Cutlrura Soap nrnularly from the day of hirlh. Assist with the Ointment, if required, to soothe and heal tany irritations. Sample each Soap, Ointment and Talcum free upon reque»t, from Mullt-r I»hipp»( Malaya l.imf ited.l nion Huildintf.45 words
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Advertisement790 1932-02-27 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. MARON For M'seilles, Amsterdam, London and Hamburg Feb. 29 Mar.790 words
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Advertisement533 1932-02-27 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m TCngi*nfl> "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Due s*pore Sails Spore. s.s. CITY OP WORCESTER Pot Havre, IMan, R'dam, H'burg Leith Feb. 28 Mar. 2 a-s. KASAMA For Havre, L'don, R'dam Hamburg Mar.533 words
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Advertisement384 1932-02-27 14 p. o; British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARfn SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVQtMMi LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVIC F OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA ft jip u Doe Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnace KASHGAR 9,000 Mar. 3384 words
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Advertisement746 1932-02-27 15 0. S. X Line. K>K H ROPE. AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. BIVANTO MM<« LOS iiBJWBI and NEW YORK DO€ .hxpr.ss PMgM Service) [From KobeJ j^^ 24 oiw MABI lONDON. Rotterdam, Hambure and Antwerp via P. Swettenham. Colombo. Aden, Suez and Port Said. mm Mar 17 19 HSIOS746 words
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Advertisement334 1932-02-27 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <JInd 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 TUESDAY334 words
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Advertisement828 1932-02-27 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland.) ONDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVKRIfMDTI Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. H«presentatlves m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Pen*n»i of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU828 words
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Advertisement632 1932-02-27 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA < 7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tor.s). [Cargo only.] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins632 words
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Advertisement437 1932-02-27 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. t (Incorporated ln U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New V or L Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SIL.VERWILLOW Mar. 8 Mar. 14 M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 22 Mar. 28 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 28 For rates and particulars please437 words
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Miscellaneous698 1932-02-27 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY STEAMER, TRAIN AND AEROPLANE TO -DAT Sibu Angby 9 a.m. Rhio Mersing 9 a.m. Kukup Hong Hia 9 a.m Karimon Benuit 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi B*e Lam 9 a.m. Christmas Island Islander a.m. Bangkok* *Hervar 11 a.m., Kelantan Circe 11 a.m. I past Coast of Pahaiig Mahidol698 words
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Miscellaneous599 1932-02-27 16 CHURCH SERVICES 3rd Sunday m Lent ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Address. 5.30 pjn. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Holy Communion. GARRISON CHURCHES Tanglin599 words
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Article1165 1932-02-27 17 Progressive Work at Cowes Yard The history of modern fast light warship, construction is aptly illustrated m the progressive work of the Cowes Yard. Commenc- 1 ing m the year 1860 with the adaptation of the quick-running light steam engine, Mr. J. Samuel White (whose father,1,165 words
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Article31 1932-02-27 17 "The rate of freight on Pineapples from Straits to Conference basis Ports m Europe is reduced to 635. per ton of 50 eft., effective from 26.2.32."31 words
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Article277 1932-02-27 17 U.S. Bill to Deport Them Washington. Jan. 25. There is the best of reasons to believe that v he Bill a hardy annual m the American legislative garden which provides lor the depor.aticn of alien seamen will not reach the statutory validity which Executive approval can 'jive. Y:ar277 words
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Article85 1932-02-27 17 According to the report of the chairman of the Union of German Ship Captains and Officers, 8.336 German seamen of all grades, including 219 captains and 805 officers, were unemployed at the end of last year. Of the German mercantile fleet's gross register tonnage of 3,900.000 19.685 words
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Article35 1932-02-27 17 Feb. 25. Honolulu Mart* (Jap); Pager. Adna (Nod; Col di Lana (Ital>: Boribat (Siam); Erria (Dan); Karuah, Apcey Feb. 26. Calchas. Hons Thong. Barratta Brit> Valentyn. Poelau Tello. Makasser. Tinombo. Ophir (Dut); Pei3k (Brit).35 words
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Article120 1932-02-27 17 The M.M. mail steamer Ambolse is due here from Madras on Wcdner-day. March 2nd, at 6 a.m. and will probably sail the same day at 11 a.m. for Saigon. Tourane and Haiphong. Berth S.H.B. wharves. The M.M. Mail boat Azay le Rideau is due here from Saigon c:i S'inday (28th120 words
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Advertisement523 1932-02-27 17 Singapore Free Press (Daily ana Weekly Editions) 138 ROBiNSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each norning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special atures include pictures, serial story, bridge523 words
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Advertisement99 1932-02-27 17 M.s. ERRIA Consignees of cargo per the above motorship from Europe (arrived Feb. 24th) are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown Nos. 6 and 7 at 9 a.m. and at Bonded D and Acid Store at 299 words
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Advertisement332 1932-02-27 17 NEXT TIME YOU GO HOME /jH t K 7j m W^^S mm mi A I NCLUDK Canada's new scenic route m gi iffßß-M Through bookings any Steamship Line. /^Z^ 3 mW/\ W J SME r^ IH Tor ritf Sy litgraturg and information apply i &i.i ijJJ^^iJf^^H HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS, fc^332 words
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Article982 1932-02-27 18 THE SOCIETY AND THE TRADE (By Our Wireless Correspondent) AFTER so much preliminary objection and consequent discussion it was rather surprising to see the rules of the- Amateur Wireless Society of Malaya < Singapore > with regard to the admission to the committee of management of members of the wireless982 words
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Article368 1932-02-27 18 Some Valve Facts Comparing the smaller, beautifully finished and very efficient wireless components of today, with the clumsy and unsatisfactory articles of the past, one Is struck by a difference which is quite as remarkable as that m the design of automobiles of the present368 words
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Article322 1932-02-27 18 HONG KONG CALLS Talking to London and Sydney Hong Kong, Feb. 1". Through the courtesy of Mr. L. B. Cleary, Senior Radio Officer of the luxurious Empress of Britain, a South China Morning Post representative spoke to London and Sydney on the chip's wireless telephone installation,322 words
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Article109 1932-02-27 18 The American Mail Line has announced that, effective immediately, it is possible to travel from Shanghai to Seattle m a first class cabin with a private bath for as low as G. 5389.00. This rate applies to the President steamers Taft\ Madison. Cleveland and Jefferson, which maintain109 words
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Article68 1932-02-27 18 A mechanic of the Westland Aircraft works was overhauling a Gipsy Moth light aeroplane belonging to Mr. F. S. Symondson, when he noticed inside one of the wings a mouse's nest. Mr. Symondson has been using- his machine for aerobatics a great deal, so68 words
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Article56 1932-02-27 18 European Woman Found Stabbed Mrs. Gashwood, a European woman living m Howrah, has been admitted into the Howrah General Hospital with serious knife wounds on her head. She was found lying outside her room by some neighbours who removed her to hospital. A .servant of Mrs. Gashwood, who56 words
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Article154 1932-02-27 18 The BBC. have decided en a drastic step. Sd overwhelming has been the demand by artists for musical auditions that, on the advice of the Music Advisory Committee, all musical voice trials have been suspended for a period of six months. There are now as many154 words
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Article169 1932-02-27 18 Indian's Ordeal In Gaol Poona, Jan. 27. For ten minutes L. Bh:patkar. a Poona lawyer, confined as a political detenue under 'the ordinances, near Gandhi, m Yeravda 00l .faced death m his cell, while the hideous* -flattened head of a cobra swayed within striking distance of169 words
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Article48 1932-02-27 18 The directors ol the Irish Hospitals' TtMl have announced that the Irish Hospital Fund received £739.754. 11s. 9d. from the proceeds of the sweepstake on the Manchester November Handicap. The total amount by which the hospitals have benefited as a result cf four sweepstakes is £2,009.776 18s. 9d.48 words
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Article300 1932-02-27 18 Tiit- foltowlni b the sti vis.t paid by "DD 1 <t :i., a dog: show and morning. Yesterday I went to the Ba Dok AModattoa show jit tti. bun,-. W.C.I, and the I 1 at the St. M;irylrb:)iif Hal! M \e-r»Q N.W.I. No. I dkllli300 words
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Advertisement9 1932-02-27 18 •A»««M MWY4RK PlTT»»Ufte HAI»«»» *J ja vinTP O H9 words
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Advertisement843 1932-02-27 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England) CapitaJ U.000.U00 1 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hatmbro, Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. Sir C. C.843 words
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Miscellaneous388 1932-02-27 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from388 words
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Miscellaneous290 1932-02-27 18 Jean Chefnay) Saint Saens; Ferveur tendre. Andre Soyer; La fenetre d'amour, de Severac: Fantasy on the Count of Luxemburg. Lehar: Pavane de Proserpine. Saint-Saens. MONDAY Chamber music by the orchestra. TUESDAY Overture from La Mascotte, Audran; Evocation (for piano. Alix Andre Soyer) Aibeniz; Serenata. Aibeniz; Ccr.certo m F (for violin.290 words
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Article429 1932-02-27 19 k Planting Costs Compared i MailJ London. I a. bOM from tun* t < > the productftoo by the n ihe market tor the fl m elon observers it Ls race bolder has only a ■itloa In their current Rttbbei market. Mi-s.>is. Bon, the Mincing Lane ol their429 words
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Article177 1932-02-27 19 Memories of the Seventies Who refer' to what atles" were described as C«U trade by Mr. R. ■/mjrraan of the ManchesM a meetiiiß m London. 1 uncttooa Club. broke over the trade." said <xperienord men reW, u .sed to have times "H-n or twenty years." on. 'numerous177 words
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Article587 1932-02-27 19 Latest LibraryAdditions The following; publications were iMVtd or reeflt*td by the Department of Statistics. S.S. and F.M.S.. during the ;>:>nod from January 30th to F< bruary sth. 1932, inclusive, and are iwail.'ib" for public use m the Reference Library. PnOertoa HwiMtnt Mugjipore. Apptteatiaa may ■a ni.uJe by nicmb587 words
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Article95 1932-02-27 19 Heer Luytjes' Visit to Amsterdam [FRU PHESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Feb. ZK. The Financial News sUitt s to-day <ix» regard to the TeitßfMf report of the visit of Heer Luytjes to Amsterdam and the statement that it followed a report by Mr. Eric Miller after) his95 words
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Article150 1932-02-27 19 1 Ifr. Clv.\rlis P^Uit «•> able to mak*> a VMT] •OCCW^kH moech m addrcssinu the general met ting of Phillips Rubber Sules at the benummc of the month. During the last three quarter* of tte company's financial ye:>r it apptm that tIM number of articles sold was actually ureater than150 words
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Article352 1932-02-27 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES February 26. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2,4 l',B London, 3 months' sight 2,4 1 32 Lundon, 60 days* sight 2 3 31 32 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 15 16 demand 2 3 7 8 London, T.T. 23 ***** Lyons and Paris,352 words
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56 1932-02-27 19 February 26th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers ft.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 1% 71., Standard R.S.S. on Tender Mar. 71- 1% April 7-v 7 T v April-June 7!( 8 July-Sept. B, 8'Tone of Market:—Dull. Latest Cable:—London Spot Sheet 2 9-16ri. per lb. New York56 words
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Article929 1932-02-27 19 FRIDAY, FEB. 26TH Buyers Seller* .\s*in Kumbaug ill 24s 25s Austral Malay ffl 18s 20a Ayer Hitam (ss 10s 11s Bangrin Tin (£> 10s 3d lls 3J Batang Pa dang Itli 074 12 H Batu Caves <$1> 18 23 Bukit Arang (sl* 30 40 norn Burmah Malay929 words
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Article129 1932-02-27 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association) New York, Feb. 24 25. American Can. Com. 67 v 67 T v Cities Service 6', Colombia Gas and Elec 14 14 Curtis Wright 1% i% Electric Bond and Shan io». s 10 i Gen. Electric 21 20 Gen.129 words
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Article205 1932-02-27 19 i Mrraati Radio Official Service J Feb. 6 24 25. AtnsJerdrm 8.56 8.63 8.63 Athens 270 270 270 Bombay is. 6 9 16d. Is. 6 9 64d. Is. 6 5 32d. Berlin 14 17 32 14\ 14\ Brussels 24.75 25 24.97'Bucharest 580 580 580 Rio 4 3 16 4205 words
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Article394 1932-02-27 19 Shoe Factory m India Calcutta. Keb. B. If the present plans mature there might shortly be an Indian factory for the well-known shoe manufacturer, Mr. Thomas Bat a. the Czecho-Slovakian cobbler's son. Mr. Bata during his recent visit to Calcutta, flying m one of his airplanes,394 words
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Article140 1932-02-27 19 LEWIS PEAT'S RUBBER REPORT Singapore. Feb. :.'f». The market has been dull and declining throughout the week, and with the added accumulations to Stock, it seems possible thafc fresh low levels may be struck. The authorities preserve complete silence m regard to their negotiations, and ('ontrol of output is as140 words
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Article82 1932-02-27 19 Substantial Inprovements Recorded I British Radio--Official Service) Rugby. Feb. 25. There was to-day no change m the Bank Rate\ which remains at 5 per cent. The demand for leading British Government stccks was a most interesting feautre on the market* and these showed substantial improvements at the close.82 words
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Article48 1932-02-27 19 Deputation to Dominions Secretary (British Radio Official Service I Rugby. Feb. 25. The Dominions Secretary. Mr. J. H. Thomas, to-day received a deputation of British motor manufacturers who submitted views regarding the means by which their industry might be helped by the Ottawa Imperial Conference.48 words
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Article458 1932-02-27 19 Industry Acquiring New Importance The Trade Information Service of tin- Ameri-can-Russian Chamber of Commerce ha« Issued the following information relative to canning m Russia. The September plan Of the Canning Industry vuv.v fulfilled 55.4 per cent. only. Soyuskonserv produced 67.000.000 cans instead of 1 21.000.000 M planned.458 words
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Article68 1932-02-27 19 Premium 15 Per Cent Melbourne, Jan. !s. The price Sasd b.v the Common wen Jf li BunL for gold, including jewellery, lodged at th« Mint from January 18 to January 22 is at premium of 75 jxt cent. This works out at £6 16 3 a standard68 words
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Article33 1932-02-27 19 Rediscount Kate Reduced (Reuter'a Service 1 New V ork. Fefc. 25. The Federal Reserve Bank cl New York h»« reduced the rediscount ra^e fTom 3 1 to 3 per cent.33 words
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Advertisement74 1932-02-27 19 v.st»ts exceed $12,000,000 Assurance In force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C he Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life74 words
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Article555 1932-02-27 20 UPSETTING WIND S.C.C. and Chinese Draw S.C.C 1; S.C.F.A l. Under disturbing conditions enforced by a strong diagonal v;ind and a light ball, the S.C.C. and S.C.F.A. met for the first time this season at the -Stadium last evening m a match m aid of the555 words
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Article206 1932-02-27 20 Decision at S.C.F.A. Meeting At the annual general meeting of the Straits I Chinese Fcotbr.ll Assoe:?iion v. the Gave Q Club, Chulia Street, on Thursday. (Mr. Tay Lian Teck m the chair >. it was decided to run a Chinese Football League, restricting each club to three First206 words
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Article208 1932-02-27 20 Ireland m Edinburgh To-day Scotland and Ireland already defeated by "Wales and England respectively meet at Edinburgh to-day m the international Rugby tournament, this being the 50th match between J the two countries m a series which was initiated at Belfast m 1877, when Scotland were victorious by208 words
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Article224 1932-02-27 20 S.C.C. TRIAL Hopkins' Xls Moderate Start Moderate ccoring was the order of the day vwhen the S.C.C. commenced their cricket season yesterday evening with a match between two Club elevens, captained respectively by Dr. H. O. Hopkins and Capt. D. V. Hill. Of the five batsmen who224 words
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Article355 1932-02-27 20 Durham and Gloucester m the Final fFTom Our Own Correspondent] [By Dutch Air Mail) London. Frb. 9. We had seme intere'Kng Rugby games m gced weather en Saturday, while we also had semi-finals m th? County Championship. In these Durham beat Warwickshire by 33 0 m a game355 words
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Article185 1932-02-27 20 Demand by Five Hundred Clubs London. Feb. 6. The text of a Bill to ban Sunday greyhound racing »a« Issued to-day. Almost simultaneously it has become known that a movement, backed by 550 football clubs, has been inaugurated to establish Sunday football. Twelve football leagues, composed of 400185 words
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Article92 1932-02-27 20 Position Of States A feature of this season's Sheffield Shield competition is that every match has been won outright. Generally, several cf the contests are won on the first innings. Points scored to Jan. 28. are New South Wales r>as yet to meet South Australia m a92 words
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Article, Illustration1052 1932-02-27 20 ARSENAL'S TASK Challenge to Huddersfield Record Four matches are to be played this afternoon m the sixth round of the F.A. Cup and m two of them it is very difficult indeed to spot the winner. It is just as difficult to say that' ground advantage1,052 words
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Article225 1932-02-27 20 Grimsby vs. Birmingham; Leicester vs. Derby; Middlesbrough vs. Blackpool; Sheffield Wed. vs. Everton. Division n. Bradford vs. Swansea; Burnley vs. Oldham; Charlton vs. Bradford City; Chesterfield vs. Bristol City; Manchester United vs. Barnsley; Notts Forest vs. Plymouth; Southampton vs. Port Vale; Stoke vs. Millwall; Tottenham vs. Notts225 words
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Article92 1932-02-27 20 BUT NOT TO PLAY To Describe the Tests for The Star [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 26. Speculation as to whether Jack Hobbs. the famous England batsman, will be included m ,he English team which will visit Australia next winter should be set at92 words
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Article406 1932-02-27 20 Annual Meeting of the Association The seventh annual general meeting of the Did Rafflesians' Association was held yesterday evening at the Raffles Institution. The Hon'ble Dr. N. I* Clarke took the chair. Addressing the meeting he said he had much pleasure :n introducing the new Headmaster it Raffles406 words
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Article32 1932-02-27 20 Lindrum Defeats Newman [From Our Own Correspondent! Lcndon. Feb. 9. Lindrum beat Newman m the WNk'j match at Manchester by 1.749 points. The result was Lindrum 12.332 Newman <rec. 3.000> 10.58332 words
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Article90 1932-02-27 20 Mr. Harcourt G. Gold, the old Oxford Blue, will umpire this year's Boat -Race between Oxford and Cambridge on March 19. Mr. Gold rowed four times for Oxford, from 1896 to 1890 inclusive, stroking the crew on each occasion. He led the Dark Blues to victory for three years m90 words
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Article21 1932-02-27 20 fßeuter's Service j London. Feb. 25. In bhe Second Division of the League, Preston beat Stoke 2— all.21 words
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