The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 March 1932
1932-03-01
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-03-01 1 The Singpore Free Press NO. 13,583. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article252 1932-03-01 1 Chapei saw some of the fiercest fighting; of the campaign yesterday, Chinese regaining trenches after three counter attacks. The Japanese threaten to destroy 100 m It's of railways leading from Shanghai on March 2 Page 9. Straits Cattle Trading Co. won the final of the Commercial Cup252 words
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Article989 1932-03-01 1 It \va; while we ere strolling through a village one evening .soon after five that we were attracted by the soft notes of the pat-tala, that Burmese dulcimer whose notes are so clear and melodious. Those dulcet notes are always the accompaniment to some local fete989 words
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Advertisement161 1932-03-01 1 BIGIA TEA Briiifi the freshness am j fragrance of the M 1 1 j a n gardens dired to your home. fRA F F LES HOTE L ral things that make a visit to Raffles delightful. Dinri The Charming Gardens, The spacious Lounge and Lobby, day The exceptionally good food161 words
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Advertisement172 1932-03-01 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL SPECIAL NOTICE Owing to the accelerated departure of s. s. "Naldera" our usual THURSDAY DINNER DANCE will be held on WEDNESDAY, MARCH and. Up-TO'D'dte Grill THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD., TELEPHONE 5341.(4 LINES) SINGAPORE. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-MORROW INFORMAL DINNER DANCE FRIDAY, MARCH 4th. SPECIAL DINNER and DANCE172 words
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Advertisement237 1932-03-01 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS U.E. steel castings go far afield Page 3. '•Illicit" commences at the Capitol to-nl'jU--Page 5. Things that make a visit to Ra.'fles deiijihiful —Page 1. Loose leaf pocket bwk f .\t engmeer.; at M.P.H.— Page 16. Last night of Tons of Money 8t Pavilioi. to-night Pat;e 5. Borneo237 words
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Advertisement11 1932-03-01 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article547 1932-03-01 2 CA Come-Back For l)e Valera London. Frt>. 12. As the election campaign, which has been tru« most peaceful and polite In the history of Ireland, draws to a close in a perfect tempest of oratory there is evidence of a remarkable jcrowth of confidence in the Republican547 words
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Article49 1932-03-01 2 Plan to Purchase the Los Angeles Renter's Service] New Y«*fc, Ft*. 29. Chin***- lii ttu- United State*. Canada, Mexico iwnd Cuba ar*r contrtbuUac fundft to purch_*x> the United State* dirigtUr Los Angele* for the purpose of carrying food to flood victim* In the interior of China.49 words
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Advertisement364 1932-03-01 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MUSLIM KHAN CO., 37, JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS Orders promptly executed Charges Moderate. I MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nob. 1 3, Penhas Road, off Lavender Street Phone 6075. I BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING 'Phone 7898. i CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL364 words
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Advertisement556 1932-03-01 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 In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary Fittings at properties Woodleigh Filter Bed Area, Upper Serangoon Road. Date of556 words
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Advertisement161 1932-03-01 2 r COOD FOR CAR Wmi I VISIT YOUR NEAREST iHil^^^Bßli' ftxibt SERVICE STATION M W^B^Smft Sole Agents MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 14-20, Orchard Road, Singapore. CAMERON'S HIGHLANDS. Small investors should investigate the possibilities of Tea Planting. Only modest capital is required to bring a few acres into bearing, with or without161 words
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Advertisement195 1932-03-01 2 ite ■•,'i A gar -Mi*} #1 PHOTO OF NERVE-CELLS SEEN THROUGH MICROSCOPE t^ n-«^ rffTtfii^tl^* ilii. Tt r.-'v r^^S.l \L.:'. r™s«g"' :n ;^^^^^^^^^^J jIbW. Does your mirror say Wf ffl succeeded in building ■f.^*'^ X ■bVII'J M l l I Vi My husband used to come hon* from work utterly195 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous207 1932-03-01 2 THE WEEK luesdaj March 1st. High WiUer. 03.24. 8.2 ft., 18.20. 6.5 ft. Perak T.C. Races, Ipoh, second day Wednesday. 2nd. High Water. 04.30, 7.7 ft.. 20.33. 6.8 ft. Rotary Club tiffin. Adelphi Hotel 1 p.m. Amateur Boxing Assocn. meeting. Memorial Hall 5 p.m. Football: R.S.F.C vs. S.C.C. XI Padang.207 words
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Article333 1932-03-01 3 SOVIETS CURIOSITY Alleged Breach of Portsmouth Treaty i ßeuters Service] Moscow, Feb. 28. The Tas- Agency has issued details of the Japanese reply to M. Karakhans questionnaire. Mr. Hirato presented a Japanese statement in which the Government declares that it has no knowledge of the proposal333 words
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Article81 1932-03-01 3 Pope on Causes of World Trouble I neuter's service I Vatican City, Feb. 18. At the conclusion of wireless broadcast message on the occasion of reading the Virtues of the Missionary Sister Maria Assunta Pallotta, who died in China in 1905. the Pope gave his blessing on81 words
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Article258 1932-03-01 3 Mystery Clue a Mad Woman Holds Paris. .lan. 25. A mad woman holds the only clue oi the murder mystery being unfolded at the trial at Albi. in the South of France, of Clement ino M.\k\t°vre. She is accused of murdering her old mother-in-law. Madame Sandrall.258 words
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Article144 1932-03-01 3 Analysts* Finds in Rum and Beer Iron Mini; s in tea. coal tar disinfectant in stout, arrovvroct in cocoa, and excess of sand in certain milled or ground foods are mentioned in the Sale of Food and Drugs report, issued by the Stationery Office. The report144 words
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Article25 1932-03-01 3 I confess to a passionate hatred of the insidious corruption of the English language which is going on through the "talkie" film.— Mr. Nicholas Hannen.25 words
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Article397 1932-03-01 3 Secrets Guarded by Woman Bembridgc lisle of Wight). A woman is playii.g an important part in the design of a new British speedboat intended to break all records Lord Wakefield's Miss England 111. She is Miss Thorny croft, sister of Sir John Thornyeroft. head of the famous397 words
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Article91 1932-03-01 3 Remarkable Gathering at Memorial Service London, Feb. 15. Peers, generate, editors, theatrical (vlrbr.tirs. charwomen, newsboy.*, sportsmen, flower ftrlt, typists, clerks and policemen packed Saint Bride's church in Fleet-street tc-day to pay a tribute to the memory of the novelist. Mr. Edgar Wallace, whose body is91 words
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Article265 1932-03-01 3 Starlings Threaten to I Jerome ;i nagM Starlings, (unaeily amoiu; Britain's most Useful birds, now thl itOB tC htTIWIW pt according to a correspondent writing m the '"Field." They have become .so numrnms that their natural food upply hM btOOUB insufficient. They have adapted them-elv th-j new265 words
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Advertisement133 1932-03-01 3 WE WISH TO THANK OUR MANY FRIENDS WHO CALLED AT OUR USED- CAB -SHOW AND HELPED TO MAKE IT SUCH A HUGE SUCCESS, AND TO ADVISE THOSE WHO COULD NOT GET ALONG THAT WE WILL HOLD AN- OTHER SHOW WITH MORE GOOD CHEAP CARS AT THE END OF MARCH BORNEO133 words
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Advertisement235 1932-03-01 3 Shanghai! r m 1 HONG KONG I RANGOON \j BANGKOK I 1133 805 I*4o 2293 MILES MILES MILES MILES I MII.ES 1 LABUAN I SINGAPORE 373 17 MILES Mll,fc» > 532 MILES I SI3MATRA I SARAWAK I L. I JAVA OUR STEEL CASTINGS ARE GOING FAR AFIELD! GEARS OF ALL235 words
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Article, Illustration2237 1932-03-01 4 a former British Chancellor - a former British Chancellor By Puzzle that is Baffling Civilised Nations Sir Robert Home on Reparations and War Debts IN the recent Report of the Special Advisory Committee appointed by the Ban!: of International Settlements in r ccordance with the provisions of ttM Young Pkm,Free Press; N.A.N.A. copyright - 2,237 words
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Article, Illustration973 1932-03-01 4 The Oxford Don and the Author A hundred years have passed since Charles Lutwidge Dcdgscn was born on January 27 In a Cheshire village callel Daresbury. No one would have bothered to remember the centenary if Dodgson had not lived a double life, writes Howard Spring973 words
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Article, Illustration1461 1932-03-01 4 Heavier-than-air Machines for Stratosphere FLYING TOPICS intense Rivalry Between France and Germany (By T. STANHOPE SPRIGC) [Special to the Free Press AN intsnse rivalry between Fiance and Germany to be the fir,: to reach the stratosphere in a heavier-than-air machine is now nearlng 2. climax. CJormany, deprived by the Treaty1,461 words
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Article58 1932-03-01 4 A London message In recent case against Mr J of the Australia-England I he was ihwud vutl: in I Ward. porter. tIM MO] heard sounds of K iflUB Queen's Road durinr tl» Lision with two fPOHMO V story. Molllsoi rrfus.d to struck him on Um cv<- Udwd »nd threatened to58 words
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Advertisement160 1932-03-01 5 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY THE MESSIAH FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, at 9-15 p.m. MONDAY, 7th, at 5-30 p.m. Prices: $2, $1 and Cents 50. Hooking at Littles from Tuesday February 23rd. COMING THE GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY 6.5 PAVILION 9.15 LAST NIGHT THE ALL-BRITISH FARCE WHICH HAS DRAWN CROWDED HOUSES160 words
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Advertisement104 1932-03-01 5 TO-NIGHT Premiere for Malaya of the Warner Bros. Production that has startled London, New York and other world cities by it's Frankness! I "ILLICIT" Stolen Sweets must be paid for WITH The New Star Sensation of the Hour-— BARBARA STANWYCK as the GIRL who "Wasn't the Marrying Kind" With a104 words
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Advertisement88 1932-03-01 5 615 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Matinee TO-MORROW at 3 p.m. Another Superlative Success for the House with the Stars and the Pictures OVEE the A CAPACITY HOUSE PICTURE by FOX MOVIETONE. MEXT €II A\<*i; WARNER BAXTER LEILA HYAMS IN J* SURRENDER" WATCH FOR Get Rich Quick Wallmgford" "CONGRESS 1 DANCES" Uf Vs88 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article1184 1932-03-01 6 STEEL OR HICKORY A Danger of the Mixed Bag Several correspondents have written in lately, asking questions about steel shafts, writes Charles Ambrose in the Morning Post. "I have besn playing gotf, roughly, for tiro years," writes one, "and I have reached that period when I should like to m.ike1,184 words
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Article448 1932-03-01 6 Recent Club and Old Boys iMatch Results London. Feb. I. Results in principal club Rugby matches on Saturday were as follow: St. Marys Hospital 16. "London Welsh 8: *Blackheath 19. The Army 16; Rosslyn Park 19, *Guy's Hospital 9, Harlequins 6. Northampton 0; *Richmond 8. Oxford University 3;448 words
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Article170 1932-03-01 6 Gala Still Lead TProir. Our Own Correspondent] London. Feb. t. There were few club contests in Scottish club Rugby on Saturday, owing to the international match. Four gMBM were played in the Championship series, and nothing happened in any of them to alter the placings of the leaders.170 words
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Article179 1932-03-01 6 Speed Boat Record Vancouver, Jan. 2K. A nu s age lrom Detroit states thai the question whether Gar Wood yesterday exceeded Kaye Don's record by a margin sufficient to entitle him to the world's motor-boat record was raised to-day by Mr. W. D. Edenburn. chairman of the racing179 words
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Article39 1932-03-01 6 Another case of Soccer prodigies comes from Birmingham The Metropolitan-Cammell Boys' Welfare Club this season, in the intermediate league of the juvenile organisation have played 12 matches and won them all. with a goal aggregate of 153 to 0.39 words
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Advertisement250 1932-03-01 6 In tubes for the Hand=bag or Pocket "'HAZELINE' SNOW" tirade Mark) This delicately perfumed preparation is quickly absorbed by the skin and vanishes without leaving a trace of greasiness. Throughout the day, always keep a tube with you 'eady for immediate use Buy a pot for home use and a250 words
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Advertisement466 1932-03-01 6 IF IT S STRENGTH YOU NEK I) Mn )f««. f^~^. jprnj Cl vou ne^d Hall's Wine be Hall s i4pW cause !t Is a Tonic KeM()f ;i •f a fc tive and Nerve Footl j jj^* uick| y strength to tin |ALL;sW^ entire s y st em. Nothing els* \yj466 words
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Article647 1932-03-01 7 K (i.A OPPOSITION EXPLAINED OOUBTFUITvALUF. j j.. Own Correspondent) < n < f rubber and tin I rt Duties Bill has attracted thai wnk. In the first rrpt. <i from the General re Rubber (raw including gutta-percha ;uul baiata ret and concentrate-. j to have objected to the647 words
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Article144 1932-03-01 7 London Feb. 15. «'f thv Rubber Growers AsU> me My Chairman will not 1 to-morrow, but in case they I enckae two statements British and Non-British Exports «W 1929 31 and (2) Imports of the United Kingdom 1929|31. ID be found on page 15.] N©. 2 it144 words
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Article146 1932-03-01 7 A question has been raised on the position under the tariff of rubber imported wet into Malaya from non-Empire countries, and then re-exported after milling (says the Financial Ne««>. This rubber amounts to a considerable tonnage each year, and for 1929 was probably ever 100,000 tons. No146 words
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Article386 1932-03-01 7 DARTMOOR RIOT Steel Dock And Armed Warders It Ls uno>rMood thai chants may be preferred against about 50 of the convicts who took part in the Dartmoor mutiny. The prosecution will be undertaken by the Director of Public Pr.*^ utions and th, h.aring will386 words
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Article350 1932-03-01 7 Burial of a Self-Confessed Murderer Withuut know lug that the man whom he was burying had committed suicide and had confessed to the murder of a woman, a minister read the Church ol England burial service at the funeral at Stoke Newington. N.. to-day of James Walsh, an350 words
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Article46 1932-03-01 7 A nine-ton roller was being driven down Richmond Hill when it skidded in attempting to turn into a side road, and, colliding with a tramcar, broke in half. Only one passenger wa3 in the tramcar and she was only slightly i cut by the broken glass.46 words
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Article874 1932-03-01 7 ECONOMICAL WORKING Successful Test on L.M.S. Railway Demonstration tests were carried out yesterday on the London Midland and ScottLsh Railway branch line between Bletchlvy and Oxford of an experimental rail coach, designed and built by the Michelin TyTe Company to illustrate the feasibility of running on874 words
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Article69 1932-03-01 7 Members of Staff Employed Overseas In the House of Commons Captain Crookfhank asked the Secretary of State for the Cclonies how many members of the Colonial Office are at present temporarily employed in the Colonies; and in which Colonies such persons are employed? Sir R. Hamilton: Four members69 words
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Article416 1932-03-01 7 IMPORT DUTIES BILL Colonial Office Minister's Opposition 'From Our Own Correspondent) Nothing has created a worse impression than the action of Sir Robert Hamilton, the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies, in voting against the proposed Import Duties. Nobody would complain of a Liberal416 words
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Article461 1932-03-01 7 Remarkable Film of Empire Progress Former black spots of the Empire, which are now thriving centres as a result of anti-malaria work, were shown in a remarkable film to-day at Kodak House. Kingsway, during a lecture by M'»jor M. Lockwood Stevens, of the Ravs Institute. The pictures461 words
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Article61 1932-03-01 7 The sum of £25,703,000 was collected from income tax payers last week (Feb. 7—13). This is an increase of £1,486,000 over the total of the corresponding week last year. If the Chancellor's estimate of £272,000,000, is to be realised, however, an average of ten and threequarter millions a week will61 words
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Article349 1932-03-01 7 WARNING TO THE TRADE "Desire to Stress the Unpleasant" The report of the British Board of Film Censors for the year 1931, shows that during the year the President, the Right Hon. Edward Shortt, banned 34 films, and originally intended to reject 72. but tlfttse349 words
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Article359 1932-03-01 7 •Horrible" films, it would appear, are becoming fashionable. This week was shown at the Carlton Theatre "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" which was described M a feast of horror. In Its new talkie version it is not a film for u<ak nerves. For the Mr. Hyde is359 words
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Article159 1932-03-01 7 Six Groomsmen Instead Six groomsmen took the place of bridesmaids at a wedding at St. Paul's, Knightsbr\dge, to-day. The ceremony was the culmination of a romance of New York and London, involving two journeys across the Atlantic. The bridegroom was Lieut-Commander Toson. O. Summers, of the United159 words
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Article54 1932-03-01 7 Paintings recovered by the police in an art shop in Southwark are believed to be part ofi £27,000 worth of art treasures stolen from! Mr. Herbert A. Haase, a London collector. The pictures have been so badly damaged that Mr. Haase cannot definitely indentify them but they are to be54 words
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Article640 1932-03-01 7 18 YEAR OLD BRIDE DAUGHTER OF LADY R. HODGE REGISTRY WEDDING Prom Our Own Correspondent) The eighteen-year-old daughter of Lady Ro*. land Hodge, formerly Vera Count ess Cathcan. was married yesterday at the Croydon RegistryOffice to Mr. Gerard HokLsworth, aged 27. a rubber planter from Borneo. I640 words
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Article176 1932-03-01 7 London Magistrate (w rants A Warrant After pnxvediiigs which lasted only outminute, Mr. Bingley, the West London magistrate, to-day granted a warrant against Lord Langford. Mr. Talbot, the assistant clerk of the court, mentioned that a summons for £4 arrears of maintenance, together with fifteen primal had been176 words
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Article81 1932-03-01 7 The village of Mlcheldever, HanLs. itafcM V> have more healthy old people to th»- mi than any other village in England. Mrs. Groun.sHJ. i who celebrated her 97th birthday mrntly. dot •> all her own housework. Mr. Bell, who is prar- tic ally 91, dug all his own potatoes last81 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article18 1932-03-01 8 GANGE.-On January 21. 1932. at Barty House, Faversham, the wife of Dr. Christopher Gauge, of a daughter.18 words
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Article29 1932-03-01 8 HAMERSLAG-STOCKWELL.—On Saturday, February 6th. 1932. at the Resident's Office. Batavia. and afterwards at the English Church, the Rev. T. C. Cribb officiating. Jan Hamerslag to Elsie Molly Stockwell.29 words
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713 1932-03-01 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1932 THIS PRESENT PARADOX International complication has received forcible illustration from the events in Shanghai, where the conflict between the upholders of the inherent sovereignty of China, the treaty rights of other Nations, and the specialised claims of Japan, has brought about a situation713 words
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Article394 1932-03-01 8 Mr. A. H. Todd is returning to Singapore on the Rawalpindi, due March 18. The next Durbar of the Rulers of the F.M.S. will, it is said, be held in Pahang in April. Jockey Farthing, late of Malaya, who had recently been riding at Calcutta, has returned to Australia. Mr.394 words
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Article93 1932-03-01 8 Lincolnshire and National Betting [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I Lcndon, Feb. 29. The following is the lauest betting on the Lincolnshire: Jericho 10 to 1, Zanoff 100 to 8 Diolite and Old Riley 100 to 7, Lightlove 100 to 6, Go Easy and Dooley 20 to 1. Ghost93 words
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Article45 1932-03-01 8 Hoards of Sovereigns Sold in London f FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIG HT] London, Feb. 29. London is being deluged by a rush to sell gold, the price of the sovereign falling to 27 shillings. People are selling hoards of thousands of sovereigns.45 words
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Article35 1932-03-01 8 Main Strength for the Pacific 1 neuter's Serviir I Washington, Feb. 29. Orders have been issued by the Navy Department for placing the main strength of the United States Navy in the Pacific.35 words
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Article27 1932-03-01 8 I Preston Beaten at Home [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 29. In a Division II match to-day Bury beat Preston 2 o on the latter's ground.27 words
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Article167 1932-03-01 8 Saying's of the Week: i Contradiction in the evidence of a Illiterate Asiatic witnesses is evidence that they are attempting to toll U 1 truth Mr. Justice Thorne. We cannct. as a Commission, boost property owners Mr. G. Parbur\, Muni- cipal Commissioner. j Why should there167 words
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Article191 1932-03-01 8 "Machine Fell Like A Stone" Rome. Feb. 19. Hair-raising adventures early befell Flight Lieutenant Leslie Hamilton and Flying Officer R. K. Coupland on their record-breaking flight from Great Britain to Australia. Suddenly, after passing Geneva, the machine fell like a stone, the lights failed and both airmen were191 words
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Article145 1932-03-01 8 "Tremendous Moral Majority" London, Feb. 19. Mr. Cosgrave's fear of a Government defeat is diminishing with the latest returns, which show that the Government Party totals 34, against Mr. de Valera's 46. The Independents and Farmers are expected to be supporters of the Treaty, which will145 words
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Article166 1932-03-01 8 THE MESSIAH^REcom^ Unique Experiment at Memorial a Under the atl, conduct Broun, the BOft| performing the litttla] W Monday, mad, two from the composition at I evening. The tochnlrtai periment In the annals of hW "«w capt h c h.m.v.. who Mwmbled in an ante cli.imh.166 words
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Article79 1932-03-01 8 Serjeant oi' Rn i I Gotri Arrested On the arrival n\ 81l the steamer Anhui on Bui I bour Division of the P V. V. Trysin. aye I narrt in tin- District Court, before 111 < < C Dodt yesterday morning, with b i.on-Goverr.menl opium pounds f opium79 words
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Article77 1932-03-01 8 LONDON AND NF.W YOKK Tl\ AND RVBBKK WH 1 1 rFREC PRESS SEP VIC I IGHT Komlo rYb. 29 Messrs. Lewis. LutfU and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as toUOM Spot £138 716 (£138%) Forward £140 11 16 (£140^,) The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and notify to-day's77 words
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Article117 1932-03-01 8 Barbara Stanwyck in "Illicit" at Capitol An entire change ot progrUM to take place at thr Capitol the much-discu.sM-d Warn* B ••Illicit" vull be gn. This film has created Uttk in London, Sydney Mkd one of the most damn: tteßM t background for a "talkie prod Stanwyck, the117 words
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Article73 1932-03-01 8 Tlm cku.-ty. om of Mm which is situated I* ttM |UI Street md Albert Stn I last night when it Opened picture The film d* is a Standard Photoplay pi n& MysU-n' Train in Wfaleli M Hopper, Nick Stuart :u .<! B pear. All the «Ctt thrillers73 words
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31 1932-03-01 8 A Commitf.r mrctiiuday, March Bth In tIK I agenda will l» rates; 2. Matkrrs Brttlng th< ptaMj Oonfercnm, (b) i' 1 Criminal I Bang) AatocJaUoo; 4 I31 words
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Advertisement218 1932-03-01 8 EMPTY BARRELS, MOST USEFUL FOR HOLDING LARGE GARDEN PLANTS WHEN CUT IN HALF WE HAVE A NUMBER FOR SALE. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated in Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY SPECIAL TO H M< THE APPOINTMENI S^ "roT KIN;.218 words
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Advertisement47 1932-03-01 8 rOtlJßontM TRAFFIC JAM, says a newspaper headline. It refers, no doubt, to the tendency of motorists to treat the public highways as their own preserves. A "G AFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY preserves one's peace of mind. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIKE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.47 words
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2167 1932-03-01 9 SHANGHAI POURPARLERS ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE NO CHANGE IN POSITIONS 5,000 JAPANESE TROOPS DISEMBARK Ihe centre of diplomatic gravity has shifted from Geneva to >li.umli:ii. the cessation of hostilities depending on local pour--1 he Japanese military authorities have been instructed to adopt as conciliatory an attitude2,167 words
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Article24 1932-03-01 9 fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, Feb. 29. Stocks of rubber held at Home are as follow. London 65.923 tons; Liverpool 59,868 tons.24 words
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Article200 1932-03-01 9 Cuts Accepted Where Reduction Schemes Exist [From Our Own Correspond ..atj IBy Dutch Air Mail) Londcn. Feb. 16. The following question of interest to Malaya has been asked in the House of Commons this week: Lord Apsley asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, if he can200 words
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Article216 1932-03-01 9 Teams for Forthcoming Matches The following have been invited to play cricket on Friday, March 4th. at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at S.C.C. Over 30: Dr. H. O. Hopkins (Capt.K Capt. D. V. Hill. Lt. G. J. Bryan. D. C. Burn. W. W. Dean. Major216 words
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Article187 1932-03-01 9 At the annual general meeting of the Malaya Fcotball Association held on Feb. 23rd. the following were elected office bearers for the ensuing year: President: Mr. Socna Shaik DaI wood; Vice-Presidents: Tuan Imam Haji Mohamed Yusoff J.P.. C.H.. Mr. W. Bartley. M BE.. Major T. C. Hay.187 words
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Article213 1932-03-01 9 A match between St. Joseph's Instilu.ijn and a Medical College XI was placed on Sunday, ending in a win for the former. M.C-U: V. Yzelman c Cordeiro. b Fernandez 1; M. Din. b Boon 13; Prins c Phileman. b Fernandez 1; Tan Boon Beng run out 15; W. Ess213 words
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Article65 1932-03-01 9 Tuesday, March Ist 1932 Before Mr. Justice Sproule in the 2nd. Court it 11 a.m. Assizes: 1. Rex vs. Wong Ah Seng (BanLshtient); 2. Rex vs. Ng Yen (Attempted murder); 3. Rex vs. Wong Peow (Armed Robbery); 4. Rex vs. Seng Leng Kang (Armed Robbery*; 5. Ram vs.65 words
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Article27 1932-03-01 9 The Men's Monthly Medal (February* was won by I. Horsley (1 down* and J. MacCJonigley. Ball sweeps were won by the same players.27 words
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Advertisement159 1932-03-01 9 <$8\ QUICK OFF $$r THE MARK Qs£2<? WITH J?X% COTTON— J^ OXFORDS C2 BUILT FOR IF THE GAME'S Kx CDPrn WORI J r^ AND 1N G T s J iS^ COMFORT. \V O II T II fc|f C T T B^^^k, *vi^r^ OXFORDS I $15.00 mm •1 I IV> AND159 words
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Advertisement523 1932-03-01 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLEBMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Dae g^e Salto s'pore. s.s. CITY OP WORCESTER Por Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg Leith In Port Mar. 2 S3. KASAMA Por Havre, L'don, R'dam Hamburg Max.523 words
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Advertisement382 1932-03-01 10 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVhKSMFv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVKF OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA ft jAfAI Due Tonnage. Singapore. To J* KASHGAR fcooo Mar. 3 RANCHI382 words
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Advertisement719 1932-03-01 11 0. S. K Line. H )K H |U)PF AFRICA NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. Dae. Sails. .tfAVTO MXKI LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK *;>.;>: Wi- hi Service) [Prom Kobe] Mar. 24 i*%7X» *A«1 iondon. Rotterdam. Hamburg and Antwerp vu P. Swettt r.ham. Colombo. Aden, Suez and Port Said. Mar719 words
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Advertisement382 1932-03-01 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dbid 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 TUESDAY382 words
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Advertisement671 1932-03-01 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ r»* MAPlA— Tuesday. March l. Paneh, TaDjcng-Leidong. Tanjong-Mengeidar and Asahan. REAEl^Tuesday. March 1, Bawean, Sourabaya. Kota-Baroe. Balik-Papan and Samarinda MAJANG— Wednesday, March 2. Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallaa Estate and Rengat. THEDENS— Wednesday. Mr.n h 2 Mwntok and Palembang. CREMER— Wednesday, March 2. Belawan Deli671 words
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Article322 1932-03-01 12 A Teetotaller In New York Mr. H. B. Lees-Smith, Minister of Education in the late Labour Cabinet, who has just returned from a visit to America, was asked on Jan. 23 what was his experience of Prohibition. "Well", he said. "I happen to be a teetotaller, but the322 words
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Article83 1932-03-01 12 Review of Bangkok Scouts 'FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT! Bangkok, Feb. 24. The King reviewed a parade of Bangkok boy scouts on Saturday afternoon and Their Majesties attended a special theatrical entertainment and supper cotillon arranged in their honour on Saturday night. Their Majesties were present at the83 words
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Article59 1932-03-01 12 When P. C. Sidney Weeks, a member of the W. division of the Metropolitan police stationed at Sutton. was buried at Chearc Churchyard, a comrade threw a cricket ball into the grave. P. C. Weeks had played cricket for the local police for many seasons, and the ball was one59 words
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Advertisement628 1932-03-01 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AM) 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 de628 words
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Advertisement352 1932-03-01 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. L (Incorporated Id U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Hoston, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Due Sails M.S. SILVER WILLOW Mar. 8 Mar. 14 M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 22 Mar. 28 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 28 For rates and particulars please apply352 words
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Miscellaneous735 1932-03-01 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 7 p.m x Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. l P.M.S., Batu735 words
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Miscellaneous366 1932-03-01 12 The Cable. Will O The Wisp. Oil Wharf: Nil. Coal Wharf: Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Pag-ar Albert Deck: Rajr.li of Sarawak. Victoria Dock: Karuah. Koppel Harbour Kings Dock: Nil. No. 1 Deck: Malini. No. 2 Deck: Lch. Iphigenelu. 6.H.8. Hcpper 3. Russian Boat. VESSELS ARRIVED Mapia. Dut. 362.366 words
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Article410 1932-03-01 13 "Easier Life Than in The j Trenches" LBy Dutch Air MailJ London, Feb. 16. < After 45 years at sea. Captain Henry Stock- 1 well. Commodore of the British India Line, < has made his last trip as captain of the 1 Mandala. Of all410 words
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Article372 1932-03-01 13 [From Our Own Correspondent] LBy Dutch Air Mail] London, Feb. 16. The following passengers for the Straits left London on the P. O. Rawalpindi, which sailed on Feb. 19: Mr. J. B. Archer, Mr. Boyd. Mrs. j Boyd. Miss Boyd. Mr. W. Bruce. Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. W. R.372 words
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Article287 1932-03-01 13 Advantages over Old I Type i What the motor life-boat can do can be put I in a sentence. It can save lives which other- wise would be beyond the reach of human I aid. It has saved lives where the repeated and and heroic efforts of crews287 words
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Article811 1932-03-01 13 A Survey of Chartering During 1931 he year 1931 can truthfully be called one the very worst in the history of shipping with owners in all secUons throughout confronted with insurmountable difficulties under a greatly curtailed demand for carrying space record low rates of freight, and ruthless competition.811 words
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Article92 1932-03-01 13 Per Pr3t. Garfleld: Mr. Edgar Appold. Miss Helen Clarke, Dr. Lynn Elston, Mrs. L. W. Elston, Mr. William Gallaher, Mrs. Indmilia Gallaher, Mr. Charles Glasser, Mrs. Jessie Glasser, Mr. Walter Link, Mrs. Miriam Link. Master Peter Link, Miss Edith Luckenback. Mr. Edward Miller, Mrs. E. W. Miller. Mr.92 words
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Advertisement531 1932-03-01 13 THE Singapore Free Press Daily ana Weekly Editions) Bead Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include pictures, serial531 words
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Advertisement243 1932-03-01 13 NEXT TIME YOU GO HoM E_^fl| jf NCLUDE Canada's new scenic route in your itinerary. aL I H Sec the finest scenery in the Canadian j*r /SKk K (SEPA.AT. AND D,T:m^ r*m CANADIAN PACF.C "ifl >^^^, I||9H S Canahian National ffy| j FUNDS" FOR THE j ff «oa guff* fum.243 words
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Article712 1932-03-01 14 Successful Inaugural Year The annual general meeting of the Indian and Ceylonese Indies Club was held at the Y.W.C.A.. Raffles Quay, on Saturday at I p.m. After reading and passing of the report fcr the year 1931, the following members were elected office bearers for the current712 words
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Article251 1932-03-01 14 Foreigners Who Lavish Money on Girls London, Jan. 25. The lure of Soho cafes for English girls was referred to at Tower Bridge \vh?n Mr. Oulton had before him two ycung girls charged with being concerned in stealing £3 and clothing belcniiiv.'A to Miss Kate Hem?ley.251 words
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Article69 1932-03-01 14 Fred Gold lug Johnson, 22-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Johnson, cf 2 Carter Road, Shanghai died alter a severe attack of smallpox in St. Mary's Hospital, French Concession. air. Jch.ison was ill fcr only a few days before his death. Young Johnson was torn In Chicago69 words
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Article103 1932-03-01 14 Device Which Eliminates The Gearbox The Coventry Victor Motor Co.. Ltd.. uftel a long period devoted to experimental work, r has now completed a new motor engine baed j on its research with the Thomas torque-cor- I erf-ing mechanism. With this device (writes our Motoring i Correspondent t103 words
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Article98 1932-03-01 14 Banana Ruse Ended 24-Hours' Roof Tour London. Jan. 26. After 24 hours of liberty a monkey was s recaptured last night by a clever ruse. "Jacko." which belongs to Mr. Emmerton, a hairdresser, of Falcon-road. Clapham Junction. S.W.. escaped on Wednesday night, and early yesterday morning wcke98 words
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Article173 1932-03-01 14 Home and Business Must Come First" Rene Lac-o:>t.\ the femmtt French tt v Mmounoed definitely that he will i.ot xirt in this year's Davis Cup i, 3UP. 'Home and business must come bvfr.ro W»," It Lacoste M|d Jn P: U 'Home- meaoa hit wife, beautiful173 words
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Article65 1932-03-01 14 The «WdtftaB took plMa a t Lumilt of Mr. Mohd. All bin Mohrl. Arshad corespondence clerk. District Office. Lumut to .he Jalihah binte Hussaln. Am was H larße ittendance, those present including- The Disrict Officer and Mrs. A. Williams, Mr B M Vebber, J.P., Mr. and Mns. F. Godfrey. Mr65 words
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Article27 1932-03-01 14 Ki.uu the No\ lli\(»r(T Centre i Tin meat r 1 I_Klt\ I Infill quot> was attached to grmnfa d r Ls still !i tl27 words
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Article88 1932-03-01 14 Splendour Bcemt «>i dm d sun < M) bra: b;-h. p army, ram tIM I j v. hir)i I r the iv Deran tot [>■ During tb in), tl an his knea ipp arrostf;! but i ho m liinntu K^ HIGH BXPLOSIVI IN l pl 1 a88 words
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Advertisement235 1932-03-01 14 Ulcer? J|jo Old Wounds \^&M^ Quick fy Cured TN cases of ulcers, old wounds, and flesh-eating sores where the burning pain and irritation is so dreadful, Zam-Buk displays amazing healing power. If the sore or ulcer is of moderate size Zam-Buk should be used direct out of the box. Where235 words
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Advertisement884 1932-03-01 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE E SOUTH fl SUUIH BRITISH V OWWBAIM I COMTANI UMm FIRE, MARI> [[lv D MOTOii \\i INSURANCE ICCEPTED \i LOWEST < URREM RATKs L. C. ICARQ4 [< on. Till EASTER., UNH iBBUEANCB CORPORATION n L FIRE, MARINE MOTOR AND PERSONAL AC< IDENI INSURANT 1 L. G. JOHNSON884 words
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Miscellaneous763 1932-03-01 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can _e received in Singapore; Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about j.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony .ests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. p Usual call after records '"Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok. 21 metres763 words
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1329 1932-03-01 15 REGRETTABLE DELAY Stalled Law of Supply [and Demand" > ,r Own Correspondent* I "iidnn. Feb. 8. m event in the rubber k bai been the rtem oi Mr. nnuftl meeting of Ihfl United Mini. Company. rear miter review nm* naU only lor Ite rubber1,329 words
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Article209 1932-03-01 15 Result of R.O.A Action For Kjme time «says the K.G.A. Bulletin ior January) the Rubber Growers' Association, In ev-operatmn with the Rubber Trade Association of London, has been pressing the Conference Lines for reduction in rates of freight on rubber. DelqptM from both A.s&ociations have jointly209 words
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Article346 1932-03-01 15 To- Day s Price Changes KXCHAJNGE KATES February 29 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2,4 1,32 London, 3 months' sight 2(3 31(32 London. 60 days' sight 2J3 29|32 London, 30 days' sight 213 7; 8 London, demand 2,3 13 it; London. T.T. 2,3 3|4 Lyons and Paris, demand 995 Hamburg,346 words
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63 1932-03-01 15 February 29th_ 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S equal to London Standard, Spot 7'i f% Standard R.S.S. on Tender March 7^ 7% April 7 a 8 April- June I'-. 8K July-Sept. 8 v 9% Tone of Market Dull Steady. Latest Cable London. Spot Sheet 263 words
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Article935 1932-03-01 15 MONDAY. FEB. 29TH. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Bayer* Sellers Ajbam Knmhani tf? 24* 25s Austral Malay <f> 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss 10s lis Bangrln Tin 106 3d lis il Batang Padang (61 > 07V» 12 Vfr Batu Caves (6D 18 23 Bukit Arang (sl* 30 40 nom.935 words
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Article193 1932-03-01 15 [From Our Own Correspondent] London. Feb. IS. The statistics referred to by the secretary of the R.G.A., m his letter to our London correspondent, published on page 7 are as follow: THE BRITISH AND NON-BRITISH EXPORTS OF CRUDE RUBBER 1929-1931 1929 1930 1931 Tons Tons Ton* British Empire193 words
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Article338 1932-03-01 15 Is the Tide Beginning to Turn? IBy Dutch Air Maill London, Feb. 16. With rapurd to tin. in the absence of buying orders of importance the tone was inclined to weaken, and prices gave way until at £136 3s. 9d. spot touched the lowest marking ofFinancial Times - 338 words
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Article153 1932-03-01 15 Takau iF.M.S.* Rubber, report for year ended J October 31. 1931. states that crop amounted to 511.6H0 lb. F.o.b. cost was 3.32d. per pound, and all-in 4.03d. per pound, which compare with 5.65d. per pound and 6.69. per pound respectively for previous season. ACter writing off £981 lor depreciation, loss153 words
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Article445 1932-03-01 15 Singapore' f>». 2ft. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market* then- may be small variations MEAT Beef steak Round) Kati 40 Beef stew or curry do 3t Pork, lean do 50 Pork, lean and fat < Ist quality; do445 words
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Advertisement77 1932-03-01 15 Assets exceed flfc,o— Assurance in force over $35,000,000 !The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlement*) HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the77 words
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Article712 1932-03-01 16 Robinsons Fail to Settle Down S.C.T. Co 1: |<4 hi, .s. and Co. .0. Taking things very seriously from the start, th« Straits Cattle Tradinc Co defeated Robinson and Co. in the final of the Commercial Cup Competition at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday. They had most712 words
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Article38 1932-03-01 16 In the Parrer Cup competition at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday evening the Health Department beat the Vehicles Department by 6 goals to nil. The scorers for the victors were Raja Matt 3 and Ismail 3.38 words
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Article115 1932-03-01 16 The following have been invited to play Association Football for S.C.C. vs. R.A.F. on Thursday, March 3rd., at S.C.C. Pading: E. CherringUjn J. G. Glasgow. J. L. Elmer; C. J. Bembroke, A. K. Reade, E. Laidman; C. Kendall, M. D. Pennycook, G. C. Ashworth, J. E. King, J.115 words
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Article72 1932-03-01 16 Welsh Guards Eliminate Oloucesters London, Feb. 17. The Ist. Battalion Welsh Guards qualified for the final for the Army Rugby Cup to-day by defeating the 2nd Battalion Gloucester. Regiment by 10 points to nil in. their semi-final replay. Two other Rugby Union matches were played this afternorn.72 words
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Article761 1932-03-01 16 IPOH RACES Handicaps and Selections for To-morrow The following are the weights for the second day's racing at Ipoh to-morrow. Race i. n,.rs. s Class 3— Div. 2 (s^ furlongs.) Golden. Harp 9.0, Domino 8.10, Me Too 8.10, High Crag 8.10, Sahaya Punya 8.7, Athol Brew 8.7,761 words
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Article161 1932-03-01 16 Race Course G.C. Defeat Garrison The following are the results of the match between Race Course G.C. and the Garrison Golf Club, played en Sunday over the Race Course. Garriscn players mentioned first: S. H. Moss and H. C. Reilly 1, Sugimoto and Suzuki R. Renton and Major Mackinnon161 words
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Article35 1932-03-01 16 The Royal Singapore ..Yacht Clubs Spring tennis tournament begins on Saturday, March l?th. The events-ill be Men's Open Singles, Men's Handicap Doubles and Mixed Handicap Doubles. Entries to be in by Thursday, March35 words
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Article1260 1932-03-01 16 FIFTH ROUND TIES Arsenal's Centre-Forward Problem [By Dutch Air Mail] [Prom Cur Own Correspondent] London. Feb. 16. London scooped nearly all the glory from the fifth round of the F.A. Cup for Arsenal were the only team to win on foreign field and Chelsea alone1,260 words
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Article72 1932-03-01 16 i J [Reuters Service] B j London. Feb. 29. i The semi-finals of the Football Asso- ciation Cup to be played on March 12 are 1 as follow J J .Arsenal vs. Manchester City I At Villa Park; in the event of a replay S on the72 words
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Article342 1932-03-01 16 WIN FOR KATHLEEN Mowgli Secures Chinta Cup Sunday was an unexciting morning with light variable winds. After the splendid North-East monsoon of the last few months nobody can get very interested in this kind of weather. The "A" Class were sailing the third race for the Van342 words
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Article, Illustration147 1932-03-01 16 South African Batsmen Strike Form IReuter's service! ChristchurcK. Feb. 29. The South Africans had very much the better of the second day's play in the Test match against New Zealand here to-day, for they kept the home side in the field fcr the greater part of the147 words
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Advertisement175 1932-03-01 16 POPULAR HisMasfersV>ue Iti:<OKIN r ?^9? Without a song Blue is the night B. 5976 Taint no sin George Oslen anr Sweet nothings of love B. 3953 eviens JeanetK Dear, when I met you B 3204 Tip t e throu g h the 13 Painting Clouds with sunshine B 3667 Ualian175 words
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