The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 February 1932
1932-02-29
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1932-02-29 1 The Singapore Free Press i:i,:>S2. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1932. lo CENTS.15 words
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Article358 1932-02-29 1 The Chinese troops have e\acuated Kiai gwar. owing U the intc let able conditions There are l.ttOO dead and unburied civilians m one street Pa-je 9. The Queen has made extensive purchases at the British Industries Fair Page 7. Mr. Lloyd George, «!u was to return lo358 words
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Article1127 1932-02-29 1 When fierce gales and sweeping rain koep (he 'car m its 'hcd the mnd turns back to the j urneys of the past and dwells on the infinite varieties cl the. road. ?ays a writer m the Manfhe~tcr Gu^rd ML In the blurred panorama of remembrance this drive1,127 words
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Advertisement261 1932-02-29 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST jH IHIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT 1 1 LOUET CO., LTD. ■OfOAPOSB. 2-1 Raffles Quay RAFFLES HOTEL al things that make a visit to Raffles delightful. The Charming Gardens, The spacious Lounge and Lobby, The exceptional good food, served m the Dining Room, Batik Grill Room or on261 words
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Advertisement172 1932-02-29 1 NON POISONOUS NON IRRITANT jCARPOLIC COEFFICIEHTI^iz[ A POWERFUL GERMICIDE DISINFECTANT. DEODORANT, AND ANTISEPTIC CF UNIFORM AND DEFINITE STRENGTH. I MIXES WITH SALT WATER I This disinfectant is as effective when mixed with Salt or Brackish as it is with Fresh Water. 'pfAß^^'u 6i Mark Lanc LONDON, E.C. i M?AUSTER I-172 words
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Advertisement77 1932-02-29 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Want not— Page 16. The new Columbia Page 1. Quick rf[ the mirk Page 9. Get Littles March provision list Page 8. Whiteaways for gclf and tennis requisites— Page 6. CHRYSLER LOW INITIAL COST JUST PI BLISHED ANNUAL SUMMARY OF MONTHLY RETURNS OF FOREIGN IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF77 words
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Advertisement16 1932-02-29 1 KELVINATOR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales-Service 2-1 Raffles Our16 words
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Article207 1932-02-29 2 Thieves Living m Cemetery Sfrwnbun, Friday. Durinf tbe past fen u»eks. petty thefts bavf »fl*tfltf fxtraotdinarily common m Seremban. ;ts a result of which the Chief Police Officer Lssued ULstructic:ns to round up :'il vayrtmts. vi ites the Bemebsn PfftrffgwiiMtwrt to the Malay Mail on Frida\ Y.-207 words
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Article187 1932-02-29 2 Transatlantic Service to Start m the Summer Berlin. Keh. A floating island midway bettieeu AMcfl and South America, to be used as an intermediary landing station for aeroplane*, is one el the features of the projected regular air mail servk between Europe and Sr.uth America which. according187 words
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Article312 1932-02-29 2 PrCgrSflUne Of drllli up to and lor March Bth. J 932. Moiul-.iy F I). 29. 1.15 p.m. Drill Hall Ist. Bn. Sig. Soc. 30 Yards Range; 5.15 p.m Drill Hall Ft. i tress Cuy. <M»lay» Luiip and Squad Drill; a. 15 p.m. Drill Hall, S.V.F.A.. N.C.O's. Class;!312 words
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Advertisement424 1932-02-29 2 SUPrj R texts PEROXIDE each TOOTH PASTE. Double Strength. Mod eflactlfi m neutralising mouth acids Stimulates and restorer, the tissue, and'checkl ;ui', tendl ncy (ouards receding gums. Removes {ilm and tobacco stains without any abrasive aottam. British make. Be sure you get the "SIPFR Double Strength" when you ask for424 words
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Advertisement601 1932-02-29 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE v, 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 Sernngoon Road. Date of601 words
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Advertisement387 1932-02-29 2 m^^ \J XmJ V-/ XmJ VHSI i^i L- yy *j HSB F^^ 13 MmB&W k. \J^/ fcwll C T5 AWjM k \J W I^4 E. IV J W j^^ An Exide battery at an extraordinary price. Every Bl motorist knows that if he w I must buy an Exicie. And387 words
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Advertisement157 1932-02-29 2 JMIOfO or yj fHR< )("<;» MICRO < Does your mirror say \w v succeeded m building ■fj?rr%& I** w .My husband used to come home from work urerly tired outtimes too tired to eat. Now. aftei taking Sanatogen, he is ever so muc brighter m himself. Even afttt Krst dose157 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous189 1932-02-29 2 THE WEEK Mnlld.lN. Mk. r, 02 36. B.»> It Hill. 7.1 U tool Malay:., animal m«,-i -inn. Victoria Theatre. 5 p.m. C'.mnuTiia! Cup final. Anson Road Tuesda>. Manh Ist. '^.24. 8.2 ft 18.20. 6.f> v i c" torn v Ipoh, wm and tej Wftmmmmj, tni. Hifll W;.t.i. 04.3.1. 7 7189 words
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Article835 1932-02-29 3 HONG KONG CLUB Proposed Monthly Subscription The Rcy.il Hong Kong Golf Club held a sp» vial general meeting last week to discuss a resolution giving the Committee power I to charge ladies monthly subscriptions not ex- c tending three dollars a month. When this835 words
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Article219 1932-02-29 3 Eurasian Volunteer Club (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Feb. 25. The annual general meeting of the Eurasian Volunteer Club tock place last night m the club premises. Captain H. N. Winter, officer m charge of the Company, being m the chair. The balance sheet formed the subject of219 words
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Article746 1932-02-29 3 MATTERS OF INDIAN INTEREST MALAYA'S COUNCILS New Indian Member for Negri Sembilan I By Our Indian Correspondent] The news of the appointment of Dr. S. R. Xxishnan, J.P., of Sertmtan to the newly conX'Jistituted State CoujicU of Negri Sembilan has been hailed with kqen satisfaction by j Indians all over746 words
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Article102 1932-02-29 3 An Oflfence Under Restriction Enactment (From Our Ov/n Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 26. Before Mr. Justice Mudie m the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Mungo Park, mining engineer. appealed against the sentence to pay a fine of $100 and I forfeit 46 piculs of tin ore for102 words
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Article106 1932-02-29 3 I Several Chinese shops m the vicinity of Aye- a nue Edward VII, Shanghai, have shown a cha- v meleon-like facility to proclaim (heir neutrality v during the present tenseness. One shop, it was noted, had ingeniously draped the British flag i over the entrance, while its next door neigh-106 words
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Article93 1932-02-29 3 Helping Siam Through the Crisis I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT) Bangkok. Feb. 26. Hie Kinji m hlfl j-peecli on the anniversary of his coronation yesterday, said the country', welfare was paramount to private interests t •and at this time of crisis it was the duty of everyone,93 words
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Article322 1932-02-29 3 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clemens The Rev. J. Clemens writes to the 8.N.8. Herald that he and his party moved from the Dallas Rest House to their new hOUM at renompak. on January 4th. On January 7th Mr. Clemens' party consisting Df himself, Mrs. Clemens and322 words
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Article28 1932-02-29 3 It is estimated that m London alone £1,000,000 will be saved on the payment of transitional unemployment benefit as a result of the application of the means test.28 words
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Article363 1932-02-29 3 Demolition aof Old Land Office The demolition of the old Land Oftic< :if Jesselton Blftliu the disappearance of the last of the original Government buildings m tb-.u place, says the British North Borneo Heralu The old BUTIdB, on the site of the pres* m Civil Police Station363 words
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Article80 1932-02-29 3 Admiral Pound Returns to Admiralty I British Radio Official oKVttt] Kiui>\ relt N Vice-Admiral Alfred Pound has been ;<p -jointed a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty dnd Chief of Naval Personnel m succession to Admiral Sir Cyril Fuller, undated I Admiral Puller has held the ■ppottltaMMl 1 since80 words
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Advertisement191 1932-02-29 3 ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRESENT TREATMENT! It you are nor it is most likely because you are treating the symptoms and nrglrrring to treat the CAUSE. To treat disease successfuUy you must remove the cause. In the many complaints arising from impurities of the blood there is no finer191 words
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Advertisement78 1932-02-29 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES: 21, First Cross Street I MALACCA. 11. U«ht Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied78 words
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Article, Illustration1743 1932-02-29 4 P. G. WODEHOUSE' S - P. G. WODEHOUSE'S Continuing STORY. ii ALL right." he said -You win. I beg your pardon," he said formally. Sally was herself again. "Don't mention it." she said "You might Just as well apologize for having rheumatism." "What!" "It wasn't your fault. The thing was purely pathological But1,743 words
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Article24 1932-02-29 4 A burglar who Mtercd the h<>me d 1 H. D. Morgan, one I constables, stole nothing belonging bo Mr. Mor; behind m part exrhanm-24 words
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Advertisement85 1932-02-29 4 51,000,000 WRECK I FOR THE GREAT EST THRILL I ♦|> 17 X^/^l I 71) I¥¥7 ¥7 4 J S^Hp'^Pli= THIS THRILLING SENSATION j Mjm^^^yj HERE U THF JF*^^ #w^v> «f I i '-omes IHt MYSTERY I: J^ SENSATIONAL TRAIN S^Vlll^'f 1 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT j I &&K ...tf^*" TO-NIGHT X \^^i\85 words
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Advertisement164 1932-02-29 5 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY THE MESSIAH FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, at 9-15 p.m. MONDAY, 7ib, at 5-30 p.m. Prices: $2, $1 and Cents 50. Booking at Littles from Tuesday February 23rd. COMING I THE GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY j THE THEATRE WITH THE SELECTED FILMS PAVILION 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 OWING164 words
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Advertisement258 1932-02-29 5 TO-NIGHT WARNER' BROS. GLAMOROUS ROMANCE COMPOSED BY THE FAMOUS WRITERS OF 44 VIEETWESE NIGHTS Acclaimed by Packed Houses as one of the best Musical Pictures shown m Singapore OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN and SIGMUND ROMBERG'S "CHILDREN OF "REAMS" with the famous Oper- J Magnificent atic Star MARGARET 10 Songs. Oneratic SCHILLING Supported258 words
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Advertisement251 1932-02-29 5 t^mz3t^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 < SOLD RIGHT OUT! IEMTERDA¥ ALLSEffOPACKdUt 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 James Dunn Sally Eilers IN "OVER the HILL PICTURE Special Featurette of "iIICFIPORE' See Yourself an Others See You I MATINEE WEDNESDAY AT 3 p.m. Send the kiddies to see themselves m School WATCH FOR "Get Rich251 words
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Article2332 1932-02-29 6 FORWARDS WIN THE DAY AT MURRAYFIELD INTERNATIONAL RUGBY Scottish Pack Outclassed By Wales Gla sow, Feb. 8. Gaining B well-deserved \it lory over Elect land by 6 points to nothing at Murray fie Id on Saturday after a tremendously Lurd game, Wales advanced a further stage2,332 words
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Article55 1932-02-29 6 •i W< Stewart tttewartt Coltefe v P (London Scottish), and W H W c Wales J. BMMtt, rantam MBrtH (Newport*. C. I>:<^ WiUiams <CardiM>. and (Cardiff) A. R KalpU W. C. Puwt'll (London W*lsh •pg (Cardl/I). F. A. Bowdlrr iCros.s K< J*j^p (SwanwHt. W. Davlos uSw.uw»' (Aboravont. A. Lemon <Ne«tJn55 words
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Advertisement530 1932-02-29 6 WHITEAWAYS FOR GOLF TENNIS REQUISITES SI Si., X S riiIMORIS KM KIT PROSSERS "IMPROVED PHENOMENON' RAC KET. PtMBM ol selected English ash, shoulders strengthened with B 1 ...uiiy. newest knodei round d frame; b 1 iu.ndl,-. vellum strung black tropical gut. tfruni bt-st quality black m.piral fttt. Weights 12>*. 13.530 words
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Advertisement188 1932-02-29 6 AGONISING PILES. There is no need to suffer thu rf affliction. One tube of DR V*' PLASMA w,ll reheve fOu O i\i U swelling and inflammation v amazing. It succeeds ,n nostebsi Simple to use and certain m us cu-a Try it to-day. Stocked by In,-, i'k^^ M>s, North Bridge188 words
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Article661 1932-02-29 7 I A ]>: CLEMENTTS LKAD Fellowship of Empire Housewives the loUowim loMst irom Bd letter irom Mrs. L. s to of the Women's Commitu-4 bip oi the BritLsh Empire Exhi- (or Itself, and I ask you to be fhM it publicity together wi«h leaflet. IB (in.it661 words
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Article24 1932-02-29 7 N AVAL FATALITY I Malta, Feb. 18. mptaD* (mi the aircraft Hl* wh,n plane un Marsa belwcco. The IMMI "«P* by usmr parachute. I24 words
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Article1745 1932-02-29 7 us < bviouslv Idling the strain ;n. bird us Bin*, 'iv-ght, n;w. the i.ttch.r proceeded ■rep mto the gravf the ftrsl elodi -.1 earth. THI UKlAllls Ttoi following hi a list oi those *h sen! ;,rljS I*o* WUhHOOii The Sultan and Sultana ol Tohore, The1,745 words
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Article50 1932-02-29 7 Death of Turkish General Constantinople, Feb. 20. The Turkish General, Nureddon Pasha, who m 1915 took Kut-e]-Amara and made the Anglo-Indian Corps, headed by General Townsend, prisoners, has died here after a short ft\ne&s. In the 1922 campaign against Greece lin Asia Minor he took Smyrna.50 words
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Article816 1932-02-29 7 COMMERCIAL CUP Superior Display Against Harbour Board BJCT ti S.H.B J. Playing ;t .superior game all through, the Straits Cattle Trading Co. defeated the Singapore Harbour Board by 3—l m the Commercial Cup semi-final replay, which came off on Saturjftay afternoon at the ArLson Road816 words
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Article89 1932-02-29 7 Chinese Inscriptions on Grandstand [Prom Cur Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Feb. 2". Visitors to Ipoh racecourse for this mornings training were astonished to find the walls of the grandstand freely used for big Chinese writings. A translator was procured and said the purport was calling upon all Chinese89 words
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Article61 1932-02-29 7 Nazi and Steel Helmets Candidates Berlin. Feb. 22. In view of the reported decision of the National Socialists to put forward Herr Hitler as a candidate for the Reich Presidency, the German Nationalist Party and the Steel Helmet organisation have decided to put up Lieut.Colotvel Duesterberg, Vice- President61 words
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Article877 1932-02-29 7 A $231 DOUBLE Spencer Breaks a Collarbone I Prom Our Own Correspondent. Ipoh, Feb. 27. The first meeting of the year opened promisingly with excellent weather and a good attendance. The Sultan was present. The going was good and there were large fields. The tote appeared877 words
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Article304 1932-02-29 7 BROTHEL TRANSACTION Abducted from Her Husband Hcrg K<ng. Feb. 19. Benttooei Of .six months' hard labour each were iin{X)sed by Mr. Wynne Jones on a woman and two men at the Central Police Court yesterday on charges arising out of the abduction of a girl from304 words
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Article137 1932-02-29 7 Sir M. Campbell Beats Previous Figures i British Radio Official Service I Rujrby, Feb. 27. Sir Malcolm Campbell, despite bad conditions on Daytona Beach, yesterday established f r» sh worlds land speed records for the five miles, live kilometres and ten kilt. metres. The rive mile average137 words
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Article83 1932-02-29 7 Vole to Meet Cost of Lova! Rush [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Feb. Iti. In the House of Commons. Major Elliot. Financial Secretary to the Treasury, moving 1 small supplementary vote for extra expeUMfl incurred m the collection Of revenue, said the collection recently had been at83 words
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Article52 1932-02-29 7 Condition Satisfactory After Operation [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Feb. An operation was ■IMTCllfllTly performed list night on Field Mushal Lord Plumer (who. as announced m a Free Press cable on Saturday morning, was gravely ill* and to-day's bulletin says he passed a t;o<;d night and his condition52 words
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Article62 1932-02-29 7 Many Purchases at Industries Fair I British Radio Official Bitite] Rugby. Feb. »K. The Queen, who has made two lengthy visits to the Olympia section of the British Industries Pair When she made extensive purchases, particularly m glass, china and cutlery, to-day visited the textile .section of62 words
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Article42 1932-02-29 7 Liberal Leader Confined to House With a Cold [British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. Feb. Ztt. Mr. Lloyd George, who. it was anticipated would return to his parliamentary duties next week, is confined to his house with a cold42 words
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Article466 1932-02-29 7 BUCKLKY RD. CRIME Verdict Against European's Gardener The Coroner** enquiry Into tne deem ol a. Malay woman named Minah iwho wa> known. by her friends m the Thomson Road district as 'Talkative Minah") has been concluded, a Verdict of murder being returned against a man named466 words
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Article300 1932-02-29 7 SINO-JAPANESE CRISIS To the Kditc r. Sir. I am W| sony to tind that son.' four readera could have nUooaMftnMd yaw leaden, i wonder If they xmii re read them u> digest then m their entirety; they will discover they owe you v apology. Judging fmn.300 words
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Article77 1932-02-29 7 Naval Committee Appointed rßr.i>n Radio Official Serv:« l Rugby. Ifh. The Admiralty announces that a smuU Mtttoe, \mder tl\o -hairmnnship of Admiral Sir Aubrey South, has \yan appoint* (i to co-or-dinate the work of lmrtmK employ ment f«>r naval and marine officers m civil life hithtrw carried out77 words
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Article93 1932-02-29 7 Lady Heath Want's to (io to China [Heuter'B Service) Fort Worth, Trxa*. Feb. 2' t Mrs. Oar Williams, formerly Lady Html the famous ainvoman. and her husband h;ivi— applied to sera- m the OMMM air force uiiM Japan. [Lady Heath (fOtllMfU I|M Piott-Lyiun has been m the93 words
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Article45 1932-02-29 8 PICKERING-LEECHMAN. At St. Andrews Cathedral on Feb. 27th. 1932. by the Rev. C. J. Brown. Eric Stockdale son of Captain W. O. Pickering. 0.8.E.. R.N. (Retd) and Mrs. Pickering of Bedford to Dorothy Eileen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alleyne Leechmrm also of Bedford.45 words
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Article36 1932-02-29 8 WONG.— Messrs. S.K.. S.C.. S.Q.. and S. Y. Wong wish to thank all who sent wreaths, letters of condolence and scrolls and also all who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Wong Ah Fook.36 words
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788 1932-02-29 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY. FEBRUARY 29. 1932 WEEK-END COMMENT I The situation at Shanghai, regarded solely from the military viewpoint, appears at the moment to be a deadlock. The Japanese claim to have reduced the Kiangwan position is definitely denied by Re liter and from this neutral evidence may be788 words
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Article552 1932-02-29 8 Mr. Arthur Jones, Managing Director G?neral Rubber Company. Ltd.. London, and president of the General Rubber Company, has died suddenly m London A Citizen who writes regarding one o: the local cinemas should make his complaints to the Municipal authorities. The letter :s libellous as it stands. It is understood552 words
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Article261 1932-02-29 8 CHANGE OF ABODE Volunteers to Join Regulars at Tanglin In order to relieve th 3 pressure A work being borne at t'ne prerent tim? by the M.S.V.R. staff, and alco to ensure fcr the numbers of the company the best opportunities fcr employment, whilot giving scm261 words
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Article42 1932-02-29 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES IFREE PRESS SER VICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Feb. 27. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 2 1 d. (2 l ->d.). Forward 2 9 16d. (2 9 16d.). The market is quiet.42 words
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Article467 1932-02-29 8 Reception Held at Government House HE. the Governor (Sir Cecil dementi) away Miss Dorothy Eileen Leechrmn. a Bister at the General Hospital. Singapore, and daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. Elleyne Lerchman of Bedford, at her wedding to Mr. Er.c Stockdale Pickering of the Municipal Assessment Department, and son467 words
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Article115 1932-02-29 8 European Car Passenger Injured Mr. A. Farquharson. of the Alexandra Brickworks. Singapore, had a very nasty experience whilst he was being driven alonß.Tanjonp: Pagar Road at about 8.30 p.m. on Saturday evening by a colleague m the same firm. Mr W. H Wilson. It appears that the trolley115 words
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Advertisement164 1932-02-29 8 MARTINI ITALIAN VERMOUTH SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD.. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong. (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. SHOP IN THE EVENING OUR STORES ARE OPEN AT SELEGIE ROAD TTT T KATONG KEPPEL HARBOUR 7 pm ORCHARD ROAD, TILL 7.30 p.m.164 words
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Advertisement25 1932-02-29 8 THE RIGHT TIME ALL THE TIME FOR A LIFE TIME SOLE AGENTS FOR S.S. F.M.S. U. S. De Siiva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High St. Singapore.25 words
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Article2361 1932-02-29 9 1.600 DEAD CIVILIANS IN ONE STREET WATER SUPPLY POLLUTED I ARMY TAKES UP FRESH POSITION TO PROSPECTS OF A TRUCE hiiifse troops have evacuated Kiangwan because of intolerthlj eondittom within the town and taken up a fresh position to The streets are littered with dead civilians2,361 words
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Article134 1932-02-29 9 BUYING MOVEMENT I Sixteen Points Rise Since Last Year I I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Feb. 27. Although with the opening of the new account on Monday little business is being dene generally on the Stock Exchange this morning the buying movement for British Goverr.ment134 words
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Article48 1932-02-29 9 Death of Dr. Theodore Woods l ßritish Radio Omcial Service) Ruffby, Feb. 28. The Bishop of Winchester. Dr. TheodoreWoods, died this morning after an illness lasting three months, aged 59. He was appointed Bishop of Peterborough m 1916 becoming Bishop of Winchester eight years later.48 words
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Article275 1932-02-29 9 Children of Dreams at the Capitol i Oscar Hammerstein and Sismund Rcmberg. whom, we believe, were responsible for the melodious film. Viennese Nights, have produced a musical romance of even grreater beauty m Children of Dream?. There is always beauty m simplicity and s J mplicity is the275 words
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Article325 1932-02-29 9 Mac Mcrsh m Over the Hill Quite a number cf people at the Alliamhrt yesterday appeared to have caught cold. h,\\ dkerchiefs and sniffs being much m vidence. But no, the explanation was that they had seen j Over the Hill, the Fcx film which opened at the325 words
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Advertisement207 1932-02-29 9 f (a^j QUICK OFF I \£s^ THE MARK 1 L^/uZp> WITH JPto^ COTTON— S f:- oxfords I Puii-nt 254.222 I YIP AND a 7 I IHE MARK SOLE AGENTS ROBINSON Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR A LITTLE REFIFCTION NOW AND THiM IS A GOOD THING207 words
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Advertisement817 1932-02-29 10 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 Tc-day Mar. 1817 words
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Advertisement472 1932-02-29 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Due s^e Sails spore. fi.s. CITY OP WORCESTER For Havre, L'don. Rdam. H'burg Lvith In Port Mar. 2 s.s. KASAALA For Havre, L'don, R'dam Hamburg Mar.472 words
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Advertisement383 1932-02-29 10 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVEftlOtt LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SFKVKI OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA .)\pn Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonn.i^ Vi KASHGAR 9,000 Mar. 3 RANCHI i<;383 words
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Advertisement784 1932-02-29 11 L LkJ aL^BaLLaLL^J M IRSEILLH, LONDON. ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH. Mai > i>> hakom: HAND T. IMtt May 4 5 T 10.000 Mar 24 M SUWA MARU T. 10,700 May 19 20 10.000 Apr. 7 j FCSHIMI MARU T. 11.000 June 2 3 12,000 Apr 19 20 HAKOZAKI MARU T784 words
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Advertisement568 1932-02-29 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE cAm/ AMERICAN MAIL LINE SAILING NOTICE OV FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON From Singapore and Penan? via Colombo, Bombay, Suez, Port Said, Alexandria, Naplea and Genoa. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Spore Spore Penang. N. York Pres. Garth .cl In Port Mar. 1 Mar.568 words
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Advertisement891 1932-02-29 11 K. P. M. KONINRLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDLA.N GOVERNIsHDII Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representative* In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan#> of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU891 words
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Article303 1932-02-29 12 Serious Smallpox Outbreak m Rangoon The Health Bulletin oi the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for the week ended February 20th, states: Baghdad: 1 plague case. 1 smallpox case and 1 death. Basrah: 1 smallpox case. Bassein: 1 plague case and 1 death. Bombay: 2 smallpox cases and303 words
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Article499 1932-02-29 12 Hong Kong Loses a Well Known Resident Hong Kong, Feb. 19. After more than 40 years m Hong Kong, Captain B. Branch. Official Measurer, and one jof the best known figures m the Colony, is due for retirement, and is to leave on March 4. Captain and499 words
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Advertisement686 1932-02-29 12 Burns Phiip Line. (Incorporated m Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.] s.s. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de686 words
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Advertisement679 1932-02-29 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. L (Incorporated m USA.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, w y Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sqci) Due Sails v M.S. SILVERWILLOW Mar. 8 Mar 14 M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 22 Mar. 28 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 For rates and particulars please679 words
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Miscellaneous675 1932-02-29 12 MAIL DESPATCHES j BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. I Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 7 p.m Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam,675 words
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Miscellaneous152 1932-02-29 12 •Medusa, Brit. 982, from Lumut 27, for Lumut 29. Raub. Brit 570, from Pontianak 27, for Pontianak 29. Arabia Maru, Jap 5935. from Buenos Aires 27. for Moji 28. i Yasukuni Maru, Jap 7157, from London 27, for Japan 27. Mudjokerto, Dut. 5313. from Calcutta 27, for Batavia 27. Lipis,152 words
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Article914 1932-02-29 13 From Grimsby to the White Sea The heroic rescue by trawlermen of thei fellows from the ill-fated vessel which recentl: ran ashore on Beer or Cherry Island, has givei some little prominence to the work that Britisl trawlers are carrying on night and da] throughcut the914 words
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Article746 1932-02-29 13 Shortage of Labour and Godown Space With the exception of the three largest Japanese shipping firms, the N.Y.K., N.K.K. and D.X.X., the main foreign shipping lines touching Shanghai are operating their regular schedules, it v.as ascertained from tba local offices, says the Shanghai Tirr.es. There is considerable difficulty746 words
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Article125 1932-02-29 13 What is believed to be the largest order yet placed m Great Britain for weldless st-eel mains for services m Malaya has been placed with the British Mannesmann Tube Co. Ltd., through their agents Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co.. Ltd. The mains are British made from British steel at Newport,125 words
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Article288 1932-02-29 13 Three Mauser pistols and 260 rounds of ammunition were produced at the Kowlcon Magistracy when a man named Pun Sec was charged with being m unlawful possession. Prosecuting. Detective Inspector Elston said defendant was arrested on the French steamer Andre Lebon which had just arrived from France. He288 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement462 1932-02-29 13 THE Singapore Free Press Daily ana Weekly Editions) gead Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special at arcs include462 words
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Advertisement319 1932-02-29 13 PROVED! y L J r^£ BABY I Y FOO I FOOD SUNLIGHT VITAMINS. The "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only m the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN, "Ankoria"319 words
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Article780 1932-02-29 14 MR. SHELFORD'S WARNING fiovernment's Intentions Suspect In fh* course of a criticism of certain statement's made by Mr. H. S. Banner at a Masonic banquet concerning Raffles work m this part of the world. Mr. W H. Shelford gives the following reminder regarding our policy m780 words
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Article295 1932-02-29 14 Nazis to Hun a Candidate Berlin, Feb. 17. The Agrarian I^andbund publishes a manifesto refusing to support President von Hlnclenburg's candidature for the Presidency. The defection of this comparatively unimportant group is far more than offset by the tdfrt-sion of the powerful Centre Party, wkfeh publishes a vibrant295 words
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Article429 1932-02-29 14 GIANT GIRDERS How the Largest Hotel m Europe is Growing "Of course it is interesting" said the Clerk I of tile Works. I gazed through the window of his office across the road, where the great building was rising from the qxound the new Cumberland Hotel429 words
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Article771 1932-02-29 14 Ready m Two Months Two months more are expected to see the completion of the new Kuala Lumpur hotel now m course of erection overlooking Damansara Road near the Railway offices. The new hotel will be a four-storey building with a cov-ered-in roof-garden, and with 57771 words
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Article249 1932-02-29 14 (Governor's (iirl .Wailant* Statement C'ahutLt. trb I HfrtllH guilty before th»- Bptdai on the charge of attcmpr life on February ar tin I i>as r» ad out written itettmi the Governor Impelled In 1«>--which is bviiiK rcprrawfl 1 way to death was 1 Net oi my OOUIItrf and249 words
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Article65 1932-02-29 14 The death occur red i 13>. at thft P.N Hospital officer John Fellows. jik»d Submarine PTOtMM liter H Deceased who. until hLs UlD(i athlete. Jolm-d Iht Huv.l N W--.r. and Mrwd on fartMi Sea. He BUM to Hu:« yrar with the Proteu hero yinct then He loofc I r <65 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement502 1932-02-29 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE^*** CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London. EC. 2. Agencies ond Branches: A lor Star Harbin Penang Amritsar502 words
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Advertisement321 1932-02-29 14 I MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England) Capital L.1.U00.000 •Subscribed 1.800.000 < Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord Esq., Sir Thomas Catto. Bart. Sir C. C. Barrie,321 words
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Advertisement174 1932-02-29 14 THE A^fo, SOUTH I BRITISH \^f INSLRANti: <OMl'\\\ n> ln FIRE, MARINE, TK\\mi AND U MOTOR CAB INSURANCE ACCEPTED *t LOWEST CURRENT K\n L. C. MARGOUOn-ll Office 2. Finlayscn (i* THE~ EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE COKPOK II lon ri> FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: (irner,]174 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous600 1932-02-29 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a li3t 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 from600 words
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Article1277 1932-02-29 15 i- <»! Consumption and Slocks I the Tin thi pad <n< yv.\. ages of tin yearb month. ecuttve yean mber, 1931. there th Kur 1931 the flsjure raw, uid UN that the iin m warehouai and i pel I id ii#n i bill the monthly ;i\ me1,277 words
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Article153 1932-02-29 15 Japan Loses 64 Per Cent, of China Trade i The Tekyo Department of Commerce and Indu-try. with the assistance of pr.'iectural governments, is busy investigating the effect Of the anti- Japanese movement m China. The lme.stitfat-ii.n has now been competed up to the end of December In the153 words
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Article61 1932-02-29 15 Fresh records for traffic receipts, passe liters carried and miles operated were established by the Hong Kong Tramways, Limited, during the past year, declared the Chairman of Directors, Mr. A. B. Stewart, when he addressed shareholders of the company at the annual ordinary general meeMng last week. Increased operation costs61 words
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Article376 1932-02-29 15 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE KATES February 27 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 4 132 London. 3 months' sight 2 3 31 32 London. 60 days' si^ht 2 3 29 32 London. 30 days" si^ht 2 3 7 8 London, demand 2 3 13 16 London. T.T. 23 3376 words
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66 1932-02-29 15 February "27th.. IS o'clock noon I Buyers Sellers tv.SS. equal to London Standard, I Spot 7',. 7 v Standard R.S.S. on Tender March 1% T-y, April 7 7 v 5? April- Juno 8 8 July -Sept. 8' v 8 Tone of Market Quiet Steady. Latest66 words
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Article932 1932-02-29 15 SATURDAY. FEB. 27T11. IMS CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers -.i-u, Kumoang if) 24s 25s liMii Malay ft) 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s lis Bangrin Tin 10s 3d lis 3 J Batanc Padang (til u7*-_ 12V. Batu Caves ($1) 18 23 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 norn Burmah932 words
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Article134 1932-02-29 15 Changes m Representative Prices I United Press Association] New York. Feb. 25 ?7. American Can. Coin. 67 7 67', Cities Service 6 6 Colombia Gas and Elt*c 14 13 7 Curtis Wright IS i«, Electric Bond ;;nri Share 10 9 7 s Gen. Electric 20 >134 words
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Article206 1932-02-29 15 IBntsh Radio Official Service] Feb. 6 Hi 21. Amsterdam 8.56 1 8.68' L B.tisV Athens 270 270 270 Bombay Is. 6 9 16d. I^. 6 5 32d. Is. 6 9 32d. Berlin 14 17 32 14* 14 11 16 Brussels 14.78 25 25 1 6 Bucharest 580 580 580206 words
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Article99 1932-02-29 15 Exchange Activity Indicates Further Reduction (.British Radio Official Servlccl Rugby, Feb. 26. TtattC *as another all round rise m British Government stocks to-day, buying orders COBint: from both home and abroad. Advantages are attributed to expectation* of further reduction m the Bank rate m the near future99 words
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Article41 1932-02-29 15 Directors Against Restriction [FIUEB PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT) London. Feb. 11. The Financial Timt's announces thit at che Amsterdam ttaiebolden' meettnt ot the Bandar Rubber Company the tnaiority of ttM directors were ngainM reMriction and Mr. V.m-leenwen-Boomkamp recommended voluntary restriction.41 words
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Article105 1932-02-29 15 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. Feb. SI. Rubber i* distinctly fin ter to-day and tin, although sliuhtly louei abroad, is ftlao ste icly and uruhanued m prloc locally. Rubbers. There are sweral buying enquiries tor Scudais yip to 74. Ulu Benuts at IH4 ai^d Mentakabs at 22. Brunei United can105 words
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Article895 1932-02-29 15 Its Effect on Vibration of Buildings From Our Own Correspondent ißy Dutch Air Matll London. Feb. S. Speaking ;it I meeting of the Institution at Rubber Industry :it the First Avenue Hotel JClfCftliJF evening. Mr. H. C. Young Rave a highly technical dissertation on vibrattons. their causes895 words
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123 1932-02-29 15 It> is announced that tin* balance at c\cdit ol IMi .tit and Loss Account of Liv H i^k. nr and Shanghai Hotrls. Ltd.. fcr 1931 (inrludimthe sum of $114,938.57 brought fc.rward from the previous year* aft<T rtMt^Bg interest, kisurance. maintenance and repairs, etc providinß123 words
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Article28 1932-02-29 15 Taerc is nothing I loftth- m-jr* 'ha:t |fl parents boasting of their cbildrrn's •cltolastk; attainments «hrn the child Is below seven year* of a^e.— Dr. O. H. Oeflen.28 words
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Advertisement75 1932-02-29 15 «.>srts exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m 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 The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life75 words
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Article1865 1932-02-29 16 NEWCASTLE'S AVALANCHE OF GOALS ARSENAL AND CHELSEA FOR THE NEXT ROUND [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] 1a idr;n. Feb. 1~ The weather was fine, with a biting wind and conditions generally were ideal for football to-day. Hu«e crowds attended the Cup games. For the Huddersfield Town1,865 words
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Article30 1932-02-29 16 Led by Pte. Edwin, who flinshed first. Aider'"hot Command defeated Portsmouth Royal Navy and Royal Marines by 206 points to 262 points In a cross-country match at Wymering, near Portsmouth.30 words
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Article598 1932-02-29 16 Rain Also Proves Bogey Yesterday The first S.C.C. cricket trial of the season between Xls captained by Dr. H. O. Hopkins and Capt. D. V Hill ended disappointingly on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Hopkins XI. thanks to the skipper, E. J. Riches, and Lt. Billson alone, carried the overnight598 words
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Article399 1932-02-29 16 Rain Interferes With Yesterday's Trial Rain spoilt the second trial on the Padang yesterday after one side had batted. D. C. Burn's XI put up quite a good score against E. G. Staunton's moderate bowlers. E. J. Riches was an early victim of Haxworth's but Grenier and Windle399 words
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Article183 1932-02-29 16 Forwards Play Splendid Game 'FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTS London, Feb. 27. In the international Rugby tournament at Murrayfield (Edinburgh) to-day Ireland gained a good victory by an unexpectedly large margin over Scotland, who were beaten by 20 points to 8. Ireland made a late change m the team183 words
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Article54 1932-02-29 16 A Heavy Defeat for Guys (F'H.FE PROM SERVICE COPYRIOHTI London, Feb. 27. The following were among the leading Rugby club games to-day Cambridge 12. London Scots 19. Richmond 0. Bristol Old Millhillians 3. Harlequins 8. Rosslyn Park 3. London Irish 6. Blackheath 26. Leysians 7. Gloucester 9. Cheltenham54 words
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Article172 1932-02-29 16 Dicky Owen's Tragic Death I Keuiers oervice i London, Feb. 21. Dicky Owen, cne of the greatest rugger halfbacks who ever played m International Rugby, was found dead, hanging m his room at a hotel m Swansea to-day. First capped for Wales against Ireland. Owen (who172 words
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Article66 1932-02-29 16 New Zealand's Modest Score Against S. Africa I Reuters ttervicel Christohurch, Feb. 2". In the first Test match here to-day New Zealand scored 293. to which F. T. Badcock t Wellington contributed 64. A. W. Roberts (Canterbury) 54, and G. L. Weir < Auckland* 46. McMillan taking four66 words
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Article48 1932-02-29 16 England Defeat Wales I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT! London, Feb. 27. In the annual amateur international soccer match at Swansea to-day England defeated Wales by 3 goals to 1. England had previously defeated Ireland 3 o at York; Ireland beat Wales 4 nil and Scotland 4—l.48 words
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Article279 1932-02-29 16 The Raffles Institution started their cricket season with a fine win against the V.M.C.A. on their own ground, by a very comfortable margin of 99 runs. The V.M.C.A. downfall was attributed to the excellent bowling of L. Alvis who took 8 wickets for ten runs. The Valberg279 words
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Advertisement235 1932-02-29 16 TfisMasTersA^ke B. 3523 With^t a song Blue is the night B. 5976 J aint no sin George Oaten Sweet nothings of Jove r> qocq Reviens Ti l B. 3953 Dear, when I met you B 3204 l ip tOe thrOU 6 h the tuli P s Painting Clouds with sunshine235 words
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