The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 March 1932
1932-03-22
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Title Section16 1932-03-22 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,601. ESTABLISHED 1845. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article408 1932-03-22 1 The Home papers devcte space to comme? t en the rubber restriction decision. All stress that it is new a question of survival of the fittest. Mr. A. K. Kerion r.f Ipch says the decision will mean stark ruin for every one. He attacks Government for dropping408 words
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Article1024 1932-03-22 1 Nearly four long-suffering weeks m a cargo boat with no other passengers had tried my patience to the uttermost and long before I reached Genoa I decided to leave the ship at that Port and continue the journey home via the Italian Alps and Paris. Five years on1,024 words
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Advertisement495 1932-03-22 1 BIGIA TEA Hrin^s the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL EUROPE ©HOTEL I XCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION TO-DAY'S ATTRAPTinN terms inclusive or ala carte. n«U I lUH BEAUTIFULLY COOL— EXCELLENT CUISINE AND SERVICE. jr m 77V TT* T% O W^ A l^J^^lW^495 words
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Advertisement49 1932-03-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Whftt*d on it the hotels PlC€ 1. Oh^OfSS' m cinnna prO6XWnnm Pa^e 5. Learn abjut mciern first editions Pa^c 16. Fcrthccming charity dance ft.id cabaret ?a?e 5. CHRYSLER LOW UPKEEP PEPS Wart off Sudden GULI) j§b.ss2£|s oleurlsy, or P» c hls peril to s^rss 1 vr^y cow49 words
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Advertisement11 1932-03-22 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA CROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article366 1932-03-22 2 A Lady Member Present The fourth annual boat race dinner of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore was held on Saturday night, at the Adelphi Hotel, the Prerident of the Society. Sir William Murison. being m the chair. There was a good attendance of members at366 words
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Article182 1932-03-22 2 The following is the programme of drills up to and for week-ending. March 27th. Tuesday. March 22 5.15 p.m.. Drill, 2nd. Bn. S.S.V.F.. Route March. Wednesday, March 23 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall M.G. PI. (Eurasians. Platoon Parade; S.R.A. ivi, Prepare stores for Camp; Bde. Sim Sec. Section182 words
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Article56 1932-03-22 2 Mrs Alford has arranged an "In Blue Cabaret for the Adelphi Hotel Roof Garden, the first performance of which will be given on Saturday next, and repeated on April 2. 9 and 16, when an extension of the usual hours has been grantted to56 words
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Article56 1932-03-22 2 Mr. Slow Choon Chuan. the youngest brother of Mr. Slow Choon Hock of Sime Darby Co.. Ltd.. Malacca, was married to Miss Pan Chun Ming of Shanghai on February *»th, at the residence of M* Slow CWoon J-eng. 352i Rue Bourfeat. Shanghai. Mr. Choon Chu ttn 1« an old boy56 words
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Advertisement501 1932-03-22 2 BUSINESS CARDS, IVIARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO.. No*. lAS, Penhas Road, Off Lavender Street Phone 6475. > BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest (lass Work— Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING—'Phone 7898. MUSLIM KHAN CO., 37, JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS. Orders promptly executed CHARGES MODERATE. MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME501 words
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Advertisement556 1932-03-22 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are cow Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Purchase of surplus Coal Tar, approx. 1,450 piculs per month, from May Ist. 1932 to556 words
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Advertisement184 1932-03-22 2 (Sf FOR OVER TWO VKARsV .mW^ J& A GLAXO k |JV 4| V AW HAS CONTAINtI) ADDED m A^ SUNSHINE VITAMIN D. a^T NJ° otn Baby Food can Amr At mm make this claim. Do you T .mmmmmr mmm^ mmmW —W AW know what the addition of 1 Aw Am184 words
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Advertisement59 1932-03-22 2 DARIGOLD I The Milk you'll always want once you've lm j^ mgl Nutritious, sustaining and canned well ab<»vr uA^yHil required standard. W^A Useful for all purposes for which milk Ls w fjwtiWrM is at the same time most economical HUni Give it ti trial and be'convinced OF ALL DEALERS Sole59 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous199 1932-03-22 2 THE WEEK Tuesday. 22nd. H*t) Water. 10.07. 9.3 ft.. 22.53. 8.5 ft. Singapore Polo Club meeting. Tanglin Olub 6.15 pjn. Singapore Psychological Society. Adelphi Hotel. b;.ll: Div. 111. Monopolies vs Ho Hong at V.M.C A. Bramtoco vj Fraser and Neave at SHB, M.P.H. vs Junior C.S.A at Jalan Besar. Wednesday.199 words
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Article1073 1932-03-22 3 They STREET OF THRILLS The Brighter Sunday m j London c 'u::d;r, morning. n Puritanical hush lies over the West- End. Baod-Stntl is as empty as a country lane. Ifhtnbk foreigners slink about, or hide m :i: hotels, wishing they were i;i Paris. But1,073 words
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Article80 1932-03-22 3 Reflects the Economic Crisis Leipzig. Mar. 6. Tlie famous Spring Fair opened formally on Sunday amid the usual busy scenes. The economic crisis is visible m the fact that the number of firms exhibiting goods is fifteen per cent, smaller than m the previous year. One of the80 words
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Article42 1932-03-22 3 f'Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sime have issued invitations for the wedding of their niece. Mi.»s Anne Middleton Douglas, and Mr. Frederick Chirles Jack Moore, which will take place at the Pre byterian Church. Singapore, on Saturday, April 9. at 4.30 p.m.42 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement93 1932-03-22 3 Tor bal)u. Every tin of Milkmaid M Sweetened Condensed Milk is a feast a series of feasts for a baby. That is how babies regard M Milkmaid." They invariably like it and it Invariably agrees with them. And this is easy to understand, for Milkmaid is the richest, purest, cows'93 words
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Advertisement224 1932-03-22 3 At LastA motor specially built for folks who fish- 4 h.p. for only $225.00 And a 14 h.p. service model, the last word m a low priced, powerful utility motor $400.00 And then we have the four cylinder 18 h.p. quad -the sportsman's machine. Speed, strength and the smooth running224 words
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Article, Illustration1425 1932-03-22 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - London— Australia in 4½ Days T. STANHOPE SPRIGG New Mail -carrier with speed of over 200 miles an hour (By Special to the Free Press London. IT is some consolation for the loss of the large six-engined civil flying-boat that the Air Ministry have been able to salve from the1,425 words
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Article171 1932-03-22 4 Another Outbreak m Germany Cologne, Mar. 9. The mysterious disease known as psittacosis, communicated by parrots, which created a scare m Germany and other countries a few years ago, appears to have broken out again. An engineer named Feldmann and his wife, who owned several parakeets, have died here171 words
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Article, Illustration15 1932-03-22 4 A BATTERY of sound film cameras m readiness for filming the Disarmament Conference at Geneva.15 words
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Article486 1932-03-22 4 THERE IS NO KEY Secrets of 40-Ton Images I From an Easter Sunday In 1722, when the Dutch Admiral Roggeween landed on a spike of uncharted rock m the South Pacific and named it Easter Island, the world has been intrigued by a baffling486 words
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Article188 1932-03-22 4 Berlin, Mar. 8. An extremely valuable royal mantle and feather helmet, formerly belonging to the Kings of Hawaii and estimated to be worth 2,000.000 Marks, have been stolen from the Ethnographical Museum of the famous University town of Goettingen. The mantle, which Was handworked by Hawaiian natives at188 words
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Article1182 1932-03-22 4 V. DE P. O' GORMAN - Abo. Holds Albert Medal V. DE P. O'GORMAN Epics of Australia, No. 2 ROMANCE OF NORTHERN TERRITORY Native's Heroism Saved the Whim Man (BY (Special to the Free Press) On the burning floor of the desert her lover dead. Distraught with desolation and thirst, she threw herself a< n> .>1,182 words
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Article174 1932-03-22 4 Women Motorists Tour Having made the circi; and covered more than U Mrs. D. W. Cummins and Mrs B reached Sydney on Feb. 3rd and what Is probably one of th. ambitious motoring excursion by women motorists m Au> With commendable 808 at the G P.O. m accordance174 words
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Advertisement211 1932-03-22 5 VICTORIA THEATRE EFOR ONE NIGHT ONLY turday, April 2nd, at 9.30 p.m. IN AID OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND. A NOVEL REVUE TANGLIN TIT-BITS A CREATION OF THE Ist BATTALION THE GLOUCESTER SHIRE REGIMENT. SNAPPY SONGS, DANCES AND BURLESQUES. AND WHAT A BEAUTY CHORUS. j DONT MISS THE BIG MUSICAL FINALE211 words
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Advertisement288 1932-03-22 5 A Great New Show Natural, Real, Charming" .Vide Press. The Showplace of Singapore J TO-NIGHT SPECIAL MATINEE TO-MORROW AT 3.15 A Delightful Paramount Jubilee Romance with a cast of Favourites PAUL LUKAS (Known as "The John Barrymore of Hungary") CHARLEI HIGGLES and DOROTHY JORDAN m The BELOVED BACHELOR" M Bkl288 words
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Advertisement549 1932-03-22 5 B^H^s^aiv^^HHß^B^BMß^Br "-^Ti^Bi^H^r 1 rfe-^M^^N^ TELEPHONE N9 6909^ TO-KIGHT Matinee To-morrow at 3 p.m. JOHN GILBERT EL BRENDEL IN "WEST OF BROADWAY" A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Super NEXT CHANGE MARIE DRESSLER POLLY MORA/V m "POLITICS" *"'R\\enbmys Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the home counties, the 'Allenburys* Foods are549 words
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Article, Illustration559 1932-03-22 6 Australia Defeats Japan Sydney. Feb. 24. By defeating Japan decisively m the lawn tennis tes. and especially by the excellence of Crawford's tennis and \he sparkling form of Hcpman. Australia can despatch these two playeis with the assurance that, if they reproduce the standard of ability they displayed559 words
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Article67 1932-03-22 6 It is interesting to note that during the Cheltenham race meeting just before the Cup semi-finals a bookmaker m Tatersall's ring "was betting on the Football Cup. His prices were: 11 to 8 against Arsenal; 5 to 2 against Chelsea; 7 to 2 against Newcastle United, and 6 to 167 words
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Article353 1932-03-22 6 Tilden Doubts America's Ability to Win New York. America's chances of lifting the Davis Cup appear 'extremely remote" to Big 8.1 l Tila&j world professional tennis title-holder. "If they were playing on this side I thirik we would have a chanc? r" he said, "bui 1 I353 words
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Article350 1932-03-22 6 Strong XV Outclassed by London Scottish [From Our Own Correspondent] London. March 1. In the Rugby matches great interest was centred on the Cambridge-London Scottish match. The Light Blues fielded their strangest team of the term, when the pack was considerably strengthened by the presence of Peter Brook350 words
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Article223 1932-03-22 6 England beat Wales <Fiom Our Own Correspondent) London. Mar. 1. Superior m pac? and team work EnglandV amateurs \\\re worthy winners cl very fut game, which never lacked thrills, by 3—l. Both J teams were bothered by a cross wind which made the iteht ball play all sorts223 words
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Article86 1932-03-22 6 I There is no truth In the report that the i Irish Sweepstake will cease m its present form after that en the Grand National, and that the next will take the form of premium bonds. An official of the sweepstake organisation said: "The report is quite untrue. Tickets for86 words
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Advertisement229 1932-03-22 6 KflpH iL^-il-i >r niTue cciU fl nH H O EAD how S.in»foKen IV T «rish>r.'n«' i ,i nttrff H H eivciKf. runif.i ny nerve-we«kiie-.s. into a life of y_yy_y health and happine**. "I have suffered for seven years with neurasthenia. I had it so badly, I thought I would never229 words
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Advertisement254 1932-03-22 6 sore place USE GERMOLENE FOP HEALS RI4SHT UP ulcers, eczema p (NG not a scar remains. It really is wonder- WORM, BAD LEGS, RASHES ful the way Germolene heals. Use it rim riidmc rr... tor everything a scratch or .vi ulcer. 1/9 aruf 4 />i ti n .^fl I V254 words
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Article2219 1932-03-22 7 HINT FROM SINGAPORE "MORE THAN THE BRITISH NAVY" MISSED OPPORTUNITY I ;n. I ol March sth published- the folInteresting letter from Dr. Thomas tit nit; from Singapore on the tremendlllipotf WW <>» the British film to the BriKmpire. K»..ntl> 1 was m Derby, on the2,219 words
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Article1882 1932-03-22 7 A CLOSER RUBBER LIAISON NEEDED .PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS MR. HAWKESWOOD»S VIEWS AT RUBBER ASSOCIATION MEETING THE FREIGHTS SITUATION "The producer is sometimes prone to regard the manufacturer, and particularly the American manufacturer, as a rapacious ogre, largely responsible for forcing prices down to present uneconomic levels," remarked Mr. H. W.1,882 words
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Article151 1932-03-22 7 ti Appointed Lord of Appeal In p Ordinary o I British Radio Official Service] h KiiuhN. March 20. N The Kinn has approved that Mr. Justice p Wright be appoints Lord of Appeal m Or- S dinary m succession to Viscount Dunedin, who c is retiring from151 words
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Article135 1932-03-22 7 SUCCESSFUL LEPROSY TREATMENT Sir Leonard Rogers' Work In Nauru g London. Mar. <). Methods by which the number of leprosy cases m the Pacific island of Nauru has been a reduced 30 per cent, within three years were described to-day by the veil-known specialist. a Sir Leonard Rogers. Ht said135 words
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Article112 1932-03-22 7 Interesting Re-Union Being Arranged For the first time m S#igapore. we believe 'we are correct m saying, past and present I members of the Royal Regiment of Artillery and the Singapore Royal Artillery (Volunteers) and their friends will meet at a joint reunion at j the Adelphi Hotel112 words
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Article1358 1932-03-22 7 VERNAY EXPEDITION PHE REPORT ON MALAYAN CONDITIONS SOCIETY MEETING M London. Mar. 7. The annual general meeting of the Society lor ie Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire as held this afternoon at the Zoological S<h r'& premises m Regent's Park the Earl of Onow,1,358 words
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Article40 1932-03-22 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. GILL. At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on March 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. B. Gill, a daughter. WHITE.— On March 4, 1932, at Carltonroad. Putney Hill, to Betty, wife of Philip Basil White a son.40 words
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865 1932-03-22 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1932. THE RUBBER DECISION The decision of the British and Dutch Governments against interfering m the affairs of the rubber industry should not have occasioned much surprise though it may well be regretted that it was not made months ago. Whatever hopes may have865 words
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Article255 1932-03-22 8 Three Malay boys were knocked down by a lorry and seriously Injured at Setapak early on Saturday morning. Tlie boys are all m hospital. The inquest on Mr. A. I. D. Hodge, the assistant from the Mercantile Bank, who was found dead m his car at the eleventh mile Ponggol255 words
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Article816 1932-03-22 8 A SEQUEL Singapore's Complaint of Discourtesy [From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Mar. 8. Some time ago it will be remembered that the C.P.R. Liner. Empress cf Britain, called at Singapore, and there were complaints as to the difficulty of seeing the shtp. and as to816 words
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Article201 1932-03-22 8 West of Broadway at Alhambra i Charming Lois Moran is the heroine of West of Broadway, the M.O.M. picture which commenced at the Alhambra yesterday. She plays opposite John Gilbert m a story which is in- teresting and made doubly so because of the excellent acting of these201 words
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Article857 1932-03-22 8 PESTANA'S DISn.AIMER Further Hearing of Alleged Bogus Shares Case Boniface Pestan accused m the Hap H M *S5 case, was almost the vhok examination by th? Deputy p <Mr. P. A. McElv.au, cross-examined by hi Hee. who produced i letter wi to h!m threatening to857 words
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Advertisement210 1932-03-22 8 MALDANO'S BRANDY NAN COCKTAIL Mellow and rich m flavour, is a delightful replacement of the common cocktail. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO.. LTD.. {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinance* o/ Hong Ksng). {Incorporated m Shanghais 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. BY MM lAL NSL'lii^^i^ TC M THE APPOINTMENT |gW210 words
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Advertisement58 1932-03-22 8 IT IS EASY TO DODGE A WASP, says a naturalist, because' its eyes are so weak that it can only see a few inches ahead. But that is not the end of the insect that worries us. You will never be bitten by a GAFLAC POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFT58 words
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Article446 1932-03-22 9 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST RUBBER'S FUTURE \LL SCHEMES DEAD AND BURIED \0 BLAME~ON DUTCH I SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Afar. 21. volt C -iisiderable space to com- tibber position. All stress that i question of the survival of the (hemes can be regarded as dead 1 Times sr.ys that whatever the446 words
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Article307 1932-03-22 9 Bitter Attack on Home Government From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, March 21. announcement that restriction has been led has evoked some striking comments "ak where the general feeling of disintment is tinged with relief at knowing c one stands as many of the estates which i the verge307 words
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Article234 1932-03-22 9 STRONG ATTITUDE A Handicap to j Peacemaking [Reuter's Par Eastern Service] Shanghai. Mar. 21. Largely attributed to the growing- strengta of Hitlerism tn Japan, it is understood the i Japanese Minister this afternoon at the Sino- Japanese conference is taking up a strong atti- 1234 words
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Article109 1932-03-22 9 Britain's Prospect of Balanced i Budget [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. Mar. 21. During a speech at the week-end the Labour Miniter. Sir Henry Betterton. said the cause of the great confidence now generally felt throughout Britain was the prospect of a balanced budget. Britain was almost109 words
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Article99 1932-03-22 9 Captain De Groot Discharged J [Reiner's Service] Sydney, Mar. 21. The Stipendiary Magistrate m the Lunacy Court, after hearing medical evidence, discharged Captain De Groot. I During the opening of the Fydney Harbour bridge on Saturday, Capt. De Groot, an exofficer of Hussars and a member of99 words
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Article72 1932-03-22 9 Salvation Army Band at Palace [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Mar. 21. The Salvation Army Regent Hall Band played at the forecourt of Buckingham Palace yesterday for an hour. Their Majesties' grandchildren, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, were taken to the Palace especially to hear the music72 words
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Article76 1932-03-22 9 Brazil Barters With Germany [Reuters Service] London, Mar. 21. Cables have been received at Cardiff stating that orders for 75,000 tons of coal for the Brazilian railways have been given to Germany. Payment will be made m cargoes of coffee and other goods. Inquiries were made m76 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter154 1932-03-22 9 A Segamat Grievance i To the Editor. t Sir. —I shall be much obliged if you will s kindly allow me space m your most esteemed journal to point out to you a very unfair proceedure m Segamat. 1 Here m Johore Bahru we pay $2.50 for re--7 connection of154 words
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Article559 1932-03-22 9 POSITION EXPLAINED Adapting Themselves to New I Conditions {Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Mar. 8. It has not escaped notice that much ha 3 oeen published m the Straits Settlements papers c with regard to the condition of planters m b Jiis country, who are unemployed,559 words
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Article149 1932-03-22 9 o British Relief Fund Appeal [Reuter's Service] a London, Mar. 21. v An urgent appeal for funds for the relief of I sufferers m the Chinese floods is made m a c Letter to The Times, signed inter alios by the r \rchbishop of York, Lord Cecil, Sir149 words
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Article68 1932-03-22 9 Most Promising Clue [Reuter's Service] New York, Mar. 21. "The most promising clue yet" In the Lindbergh mystery was the verdict of Governor Moore on the discovery of an abandoned motorcar buried under hay m a barn near Hopewell, New Jersey yesterday. Three men arrested are believed to68 words
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Article72 1932-03-22 9 Destroyers and Submarines to Leave Manila Washington, Mar. 21. The Navy Department has ordered 6 destroyers and 6 submarines at present stationed at Manila to return to the United States on April 18 to be placed on the reserve for reconditioning. The transport, Chaumont, which was held72 words
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Article86 1932-03-22 9 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, March 21. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £127 y 2 (£l3Oy 4 Forward £129V 8 (£132). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices86 words
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Article696 1932-03-22 9 WOMEN FINED frominent Chinese Towkay Involved [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, Mar. 20. An interesting case which occupied the who'e I )f Saturday morning came up for hearing )efore Mr. H. C. WiHan, the District Judge, vlalacca. It v/as a case of common gaming, n which696 words
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Article169 1932-03-22 9 Increased Drunkenness Among Coolies [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Mar. 21. A largely attended meeting of the Batang Padang Planters Association this week-end discussed several matters of moment, especially labour. The Chairman, announcing the withdrawal of the registration fee, observed that planters now need not pay dollars v/hen169 words
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Article39 1932-03-22 9 Another Trans- Atlantic Flight Reuter*s Service] Frtedrichshafen, Mar. 21. The Graf-Zeppelin left for Pernambuco at 12.34 a.m. on the first of a series of voyages this year. Dr. Eckener is m command and there are nine passengers.39 words
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Article22 1932-03-22 9 [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT! London, March 21. Latest rubber stocks m the U.K. are London 05,014 tons; Liverpool 60,922 tons.22 words
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Advertisement188 1932-03-22 9 play BROMFORD AND >*vfr/0 keep yr \f\ IN THE V FAIRWAY! <^^ 1 1 I GOLF BALL r.J I MADE. itoji ioit i» mirfflMr UOMj V It AI, B Playing the BROMFORD you achieve FEWER strokes per ROUND, MORE ROUNDS per BALL. OBTAINABLE FROM ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Stialts188 words
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Advertisement935 1932-03-22 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. THRICE MONTHLY SERVICE LIVERPOOL, HAVRE AND GLASGOW. Kouie subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. t BARPEDON For Marseilles. L'dun, R'dam and Glasgow In Port935 words
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Advertisement501 1932-03-22 10 Eller man Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd(lncorporated m England) f "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Due Spore. Sails Spore. s.s. KASAMA For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Mar. 30 Apr. 2 OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. 3.5. CITY501 words
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Advertisement377 1932-03-22 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 GOVERN'MRr* LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Torn**, s f^*' SOMALI 6,500 Mar. 29 BHUTAN377 words
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Advertisement752 1932-03-22 11 O. S. X Line. M ,K KIKOPE, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. Dae. Sails. 0 MAM LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (Express Freight Service) [From Kobe j Apr. 13 •M LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg and Antwerp via P Swettenham, Colombo. Aden Sue* and f>urt Said A P v 16752 words
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Advertisement392 1932-03-22 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE o^rw/ AMERICAN MAIL LINE DOLLAR PRESIDENT LINERS MAKE BOMBAY REGULAR PORT OF CALL. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL DOLLAR ROUND THE WORLD STEAMERS WILL CALL AT BOMBAY I AFTER LEAVING COLOMBO. NO I LOSS OF TIME INVOLVED IN JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. STEAMERS WILL SAIL FROM SINGAPORE EVERY392 words
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Advertisement780 1932-03-22 11 K. P. M. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ PALOPO Tuesday. March 22. Riouw. Tambelan, Singkawang, Pemangkat and Selakau. MAPIA Tuesday, March 22. Taneh, Tanjong-Leidong. Tanjong-Mengeidar and Asahan. VAN DER LIJN Tuesday. March 22. Sourabaya, Kota-Baroo. Br.lik-Papan and Sanarinda. GEN. VERSPYCK Tuesday. Mirol 22. Letong, Maras, Tarempa. Midai, Poeloe-Pandjang. Serassan. Genting and K»780 words
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Article375 1932-03-22 12 Luxury Yacht's Round-the-World Voyage Owned and commanded by Mrs. Joyce Borlen Baiokovic, of New York, the graceful 140--foot auxiliary sailing vessel Northern Light massed through Singapore recently. On board the yacht is Zlatko Balokovic, the ivorld- famous young violinist, from Croatia, the husband of the Captain.375 words
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Article266 1932-03-22 12 New Custom's Flying Squad London. Feb. 24. Appointment of women Excise officers, recalling of pensioners from retirement, and the creation cf a Flying Squad to deal with smugglers, are imminent. They are emergency measures which are being taken to absorb the unprecedented flood of wcrk which266 words
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Article121 1932-03-22 12 Parlous State Of The Industry Paris, March 5. The Chamber Commission on the merchant marine received a delegation from the central committee of shipowners and the federation of maritime corporations on the position In that industry. M. Philippart explained the cause of the present crisis fiscal charges, Customs121 words
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Advertisement640 1932-03-22 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the 8.3. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] is MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de640 words
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Advertisement336 1932-03-22 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New y or Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suo/j. DUC SaiU l>u« New Yort M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 24 Mar. 28 T M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 M.S. SILVERWALNUT May 3 May 9336 words
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Advertisement97 1932-03-22 12 j FUNDS FOR THE 1 S JOURNEY. i COOK'S i I TRAVELLERS CHEQUES, NEGOTIABLE EVEI; VHIII 111 I Obtainable from Thos. Cook Son, (Buktn) Ltd. 39, Robinson Road. Siii);a|i<iri I. S. K. LINE ISHIHARA INDISTRIAI AND TRANSPORT CO (Incorporated m J.i; REGULAR FREIGHT SOtfKI I FROM JAPAN. Due. ERIE MARU97 words
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Miscellaneous679 1932-03-22 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 ajn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 7 p.m. K'lantan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m* Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday 1 and Saturday 7 pjn I Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam,679 words
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Miscellaneous142 1932-03-22 12 Flcvo. Brit. 124, from Batu Pahat 21, for Indragiri 21. Van Heutrz, Dut. 2748, from Bel&wan Deli ?1, for Hong Kong 24. Tobelo, Dut. 684, from DJambi 21, for Djambi via ports 23. Gen. Van Geen Dut. 719, from Batavia 21, for Billiton 28. Khoen Hoea, Dut. 611, from Pontianak142 words
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Article1270 1932-03-22 13 Stockholders' Trustees' Views Lcndon, Mar. 8. The terms of the Royal Mail group scheme are the subject of criticism m two circulars issued yesterday. One circular is issued by the trustees for the Six per Cent, debenture stockholders of the African Steam Ship Company and the other1,270 words
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Article253 1932-03-22 13 Government Decline Loan for Laid-up Giant London, Mar. 8. Mr. Runciman, President of the Board ol Trade, announced this- afternoon, m reply to a question from Mr. Kirkwood (Lab.. Dumbarton), that the Government had replied to the Cunard Company that they had most regretfully reached the253 words
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Article151 1932-03-22 13 Per Klang from Penang: Mr. A. W. Duggan, Mr. C. J. A. Gill. Hon. Mr. P. Simpson and Mrs. Simpscn. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gxierson. Mr. J. Hilton, Mr. P. George. From Port Swettenham: Mr. and Mrs. Denis San try. Mr. A. C. Jack-sen. Mrs. Bellamy. Mrs.151 words
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Article75 1932-03-22 13 List of passengers travelling to Singapore per Dempo from Rotterdam, March 2nd: Mr. and Mrs. Devaux, Mr. P. Lavender, Mr. and Mrs. J MacLachlan. Mr. A. J. Prins. Mrs. R. J. A. Reay, Mr. and Mrs. H. Scholes and children, Mr. C. R. M. Stutely. The following passengers75 words
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Article44 1932-03-22 13 The Dutch motor ship. Mapla, picked up three Chinese from a water-logged junk at 7.30 a.m. on March 20th. at Lat. 2 degrees 12.40 N; Long. 102 degrees 0.29 East. The Chinese were brought to Singapore, but the junk was left drifting.44 words
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Article152 1932-03-22 13 Twenty vessels of war were completed for the Royal Navy during 1931. as compared with 24 m the previous year. The total included only one cruiser, the Exeter, as compared with three; and there was no aircraft-carrier to compare with the Glorious, of the 1930 list. One flotilla leader, the152 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement539 1932-03-22 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. ne: 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 tin cables appear daily. Special features include pictures,539 words
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Advertisement427 1932-03-22 13 TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA VJ?P AND MOST OF THE V.S.K \i'r The New Scenic Rou <-e of ihe Canadian iNational Railways. \L* See the best of the marvellous Canadian Rockies stay at Jasper Sfln Park Lodge m the heart of wondrous mountain beauty, or J^wßL travel straight through from Vancouver427 words
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Article316 1932-03-22 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a lii>t of stations which can be received m Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about I 5.20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hulla Sydney." Tanjong Priolt, 21 --metres316 words
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Article208 1932-03-22 14 Th* foUowtni programmes of music will be' TUESDAY C^ax et Charpentier, Lortzlng. Italian Con~rto (for piano, Alix Andre Soyer) Bach Mam'zelle Sourire. A Lachaume; Chaconne Tfor Ujm. neshabUVez-vou*. Mercier; Petite Maison WEDNESDAY I^ZT Za *T r 1 88 Of tne Canaries. 1 La Mouche aor violoncello, Mmc Simone208 words
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66 1932-03-22 14 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 ajn. PETALINQ HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article192 1932-03-22 14 A serious accident befell Miss Enid Lo. the Hong Kong lady tennis champion, last week, uhen she was thrown heavily from her horse which she was exercising at the Racecourse, and was rendered unconscious lor several hours Miss Lo was cantering round the course. When at the two-mile post which192 words
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Article280 1932-03-22 14 German Airwoman's Return Flight From Japan Bangkok. Mar. 10. A thrilling flight from Berlin to Tokyo via Siberia, which m August last year earned the admiration of the world and the unstinted plaudits of flying men, is recalled by the arrival at Don Muang of the heroine280 words
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Article171 1932-03-22 14 Notices Served on Bombay Merchants Bombay, Mar. 10. The Comi lirsioner of PoJi?e has <><. v-«d notices under Section mi. of the Emergency 'Powers Ordinance en several mvetMUtta m the city who havf closed their shoos n pursuance cf the ten daj=' hartal, dfatctip; iherr to171 words
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369 1932-03-22 14 On Monday. March 14th, the Y.W.C.A Sports Club held their annual meeting, preceded by a dinner at B. Raffles Quay. Singapore. Representatives of the Oirls Sports Club, the Convent Old Girls Club, the Girls Life Brigade, Raffles Girls' Schcol the Nurses' Sports Club and the369 words
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Article93 1932-03-22 14 What Motorists Must Do Dr Edwin Smith, the Hammersmith coroner stated at an inquest that a motorist must treat a dog m the same May as a human being if he ran over one. "I believe that a motorist Ls required by law to stop after running93 words
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Article235 1932-03-22 14 Life on the New C.uin.-.i QaMAekb H Mr. H L D m the ti-rritc". y m which th<- ftl oi Nt Guinea m M tn the fiu miners thin &^H Mr. D I ali I:three m I I thai thi BaU araa ouf b to Urn bui :)i.235 words
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Article69 1932-03-22 14 Mr. O. Beckett, who Him M Itamt recently, is Mi Ptrtrtfl I Padang. Before polßg B W H Chkf A. D. O. Kinta. ami Ml H sport m Kinta made his depart un general regn't. Tennis pl.i\ I Ib< triad to hear that Mr. B- to resume the duties oi69 words
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Advertisement66 1932-03-22 14 /ML WARNING y^JVf ANY G °OD CARS HAVE RECEIVED A BAD NAME FROM OWNERS WHO HAVE M MADE THE FATAL MISTAKE W OF TAKING THEM TO INffl EFFICIENT WORKMEN FOR REPAIRS-AND THIS MISTAKE IS USUALLY EXPENSIVE. f C\ UR FIHERS ARE ALL PICKED MEN AND ALL JOBS ARE UNDER EUROPEAN66 words
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Advertisement398 1932-03-22 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. E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin i Penang Amritsar398 words
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Advertisement321 1932-03-22 14 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Incorporated m England) Capital £3.000,000 Subscribed 1.800.000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.6G6.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie. Esq.. Chairman P. R. Chalmers. Esq., Charles J. Hambro. Esq., W. H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catto. Bart. Sir C. C Banie. K.B.E. LONDON BANKERS321 words
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Advertisement133 1932-03-22 14 south fi«n|| BRITISH ISSURANCK COMPANY. UMiin, FIRE, MARINE, TRANSn AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTKD AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office 2, Pinlayson Green THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. O. JOHNSON: General Maaafet HEAD OFFICE: 3-c Malacca Strwi133 words
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Article1125 1932-03-22 15 LOCAL VIEWS Relief At Removal of Uncertainty j ptrtltpi too early, to i 100 <>f how Singapore, rally. :.c'er the r.o- restriction decision known yesterday. Then- was no diciiiK th- atmosphere of gloom most noticevirmity of the Ar^.ide. but net the :mnouiiceme>)t with calm most if1,125 words
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Article199 1932-03-22 15 THE ABROAD IBrlOsb Radio Official Bervlcel Mar. 5 18 19 Amsterdam 8.75 8.97 9.05 Athens 280 287 287 H Bombay Is. 6 5 32d. la. 6 5 32d. Is. 6 5 32d. Berlin 1480 15 S* 15 5 16 Brussels 25.25 25.87 26 Bucharest 58Q 605 607^ Rio ttt 4199 words
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Article70 1932-03-22 15 Ban on Importation of Fresh Plants I Paris, Mar. .9. The imojrtatien of live plants and fresh fruits frcm Canada. Australia. China, Japan Ind other com tries is forbidden by a decree issued to-day by the Ministry of Agriculture. This decision was taken owing to the70 words
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Article107 1932-03-22 15 One of tJie latest types of mouldings which are used tc embellish the ceacliwork of cars is I applied with rubber filler. The channelling is sreured to the coachwovk and the moulded rubber is slipped In and fed throughout the entire length. Mr. W. E. Murphy, recently elected a Member107 words
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Article358 1932-03-22 15 To-Day 's Price Changes KXCHANGE RATES March 21 SELLING London 4 months' sight 2 4 1|32 London, 3 months' sight 2,3 ***** London, 60 days' sight 2{3 7(8 London, 30 days' sight 213 27 32 London, demand 23 25|32 London, T.T. 2 3 3 4 Lyons and Paris, demand 1040358 words
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72 1932-03-22 15 March 21st.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot Hi 5 13 16 Standard R.S.S. on Tender April 5 ;t 4 5 7 s May 5 7 k 6 April- June 5% 6 July -Sept. 6v 4 6 S> Oct.-Dec. t%72 words
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Article933 1932-03-22 15 MONDAY, MARCH 21 ST. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang (£> 24s 25s c.d. Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (5s > 10s 11s c.d. Bangrin Tin 9s 6d 10s 6d Batang Padang ($1) 07 V^ 12 Batu Caves (*1) 18 23 Bukit Arang ($1) 30933 words
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Article382 1932-03-22 15 The following is the Directors" Report and statement of accounts for the year ended December 31, 1931. for presentation at the Seventh Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to te held at the registered Office of the Company. No. 1, Embankment. Kuala Lumpur, en Monday. April 4th. The result382 words
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Article312 1932-03-22 15 Malaya's Important Position Lieut-General Sir William Furse. X.C.8., D.S.O. presided at a meeting of l*he Royal Society of Arts on February 23rd. when Mr. W. G. Freeman. B.Sc.. ARCS.. F.L.S.. late Director of Agriculture. Trinidad and Tobago, read a paper on the Empire Fruit Industry. The following extracts312 words
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Article80 1932-03-22 15 Report for year ended Oct. 31. 1931. state-, that crop was 330,221 lb.. against estimate of 360,000 lb. Average price was 2.88 d. per pound, (against 5.28 d.). Crop for current year estimated at 360.000 lb. F.o.b. cost 3.31 d. per pound (4.73 d. per pcand). Far current80 words
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Article463 1932-03-22 15 Sing-aporr, Mar. lfc. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market* there may be small variations MEAT Beef steak (Round* Kati 40 Beef stew or curry do 3O Pork, lean do 50 Pork, lean and fat (1st quality do 38463 words
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Article113 1932-03-22 15 Rs. 793 Lakhs Less Than Last Year m India New Delhi. Feb. 29. Thj tcta! approximate grcss earnings of alf State-owned railways for the week ended February 13. 1932. (46th week* amount to Rs 173 lakhs, or. Rs. 5 lakhs less than the figures for i-'ne last113 words
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Article29 1932-03-22 15 At Rate of Five Per Cent London. Mar. Iff. Vickers, Ltd. declared an ordinary dividend for 1931 at the rate of five per cent, less tax.29 words
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Article122 1932-03-22 15 According to a well-known w?ekly journal specimens have recently been taken of the dust In a busy London thoroughfare and analysed. The results Indicate that City dust is of a quite different composition from the dust, ol a country road, which is simply particle* 0/ dried earth. 31 per cent122 words
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Advertisement79 1932-03-22 15 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry. EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the79 words
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Article680 1932-03-22 16 S.C.C. BEAT I.C.F.A. Indo-Ceylonese Throw Away Chances i S.C.C 1; I.CFJi. t. The Anson Road Stadium was m good condition for yesterday's first league fixture, considering the all-day rain. There was no wind, an important factor m football at the Stadium theiie days. The I.C.F.A. gave a680 words
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Article369 1932-03-22 16 England Wins International Event [Reuter's Service] Brussels, Mar. 20. England filled the first six places and won the international cross-country championship with 21 pclnts, France 69, Scotland 110, Belgium 155, Wales 188, Ireland 214. T. Evenson (Salford Harriers), first home covered the nine miles course m 50369 words
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Article759 1932-03-22 16 FINE FINISHES Merlin's Second Successive Win A morning cf changeable weather enabled the R.S.Y.C. yachting fixtures to be sailed off on Sunday m good style. Ccnditicns at the start of both class races were quiet and the wind light but when the boats had been racing for759 words
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Article64 1932-03-22 16 Record Time m Aqua Caliente Handicap r ßeuters Service"! Aqua Calierte, Mexico, Mar. 21. R.dden by the Australian light-weight jockey, W. Elliot, who came specially from Australia, Mr. D J. Davls's Phar Lap, Australian champ on, easily won the Aqua Caliente Handicap of $50,000, covering the I64 words
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Article42 1932-03-22 16 Bangkok Meet Penang over Easter [FREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Mar. 21. The Bangkok cricket team to play against Penang over Easter is leaving on Wednesday. The eleven includes four of last year's team which was beaten by Penang.42 words
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Article535 1932-03-22 16 THE WEEK'S TIES Yesterday's Games Washed Out There was no play yesterday owing to the rain. Ties for the week are as follow: TUESDAY, (March 22nd.) Championship Doubles A. P. Cameron and R. E. Prentis vs. O. R. S. Bateman and O. Fuller. N. S. Wise535 words
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Article273 1932-03-22 16 Garrison Defeat Keppel The match between the Keppel Golf Club and the Garrison Golf Club, played en Sunday 20th inst.. resulted m a win for the Garrison Club by 9% points to l' The scores were as below Keppel players mentioned first H. Jackson and H. Irving Jones R.273 words
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Article67 1932-03-22 16 Team to Meet Selangor Selected The following have been invited to play :ricket for S.C.C. vs. Selangor on 26th, 27th and 28th inst at 11 a.m. at S.C.C. R. A. Ashworth, D. C. Burns, Lt. G. J. Bryan Pt. Lt. V. Croome. W. W. Dean, W. Haxworih. D.67 words
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Article41 1932-03-22 16 The engagement is announced of Mr. Chris- I iopher H. I. Kent, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Kent of Bexhiil, to Miss E. Kathleen (Kit) I 3ilroy, younger daughter of Capt. and Mrs. 3ilroy of Kingsgate, Kent and Singapore.41 words
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Article728 1932-03-22 16 GAINS' VICTORY Trainer Dies When Result is Announced (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, March 8. At the end of one of the most dramatic and exciting fights that have ever been witnessed m this country Larry Gains, the coloured Canadian boxer, was awarded the victory on points728 words
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Article157 1932-03-22 16 A party of Penang Malays will be the guests of the Maiay Football Club during the Easter holidays and the programme which has been arranged includes a football match and a cricket match. The visitors arrive on Saturday morning and the cricket match, which is to be played157 words
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Article81 1932-03-22 16 The final of the Singapore Singles Championship was played off on the 19th inst at the St. Andrew's School Hall. The exhibition match was the best item of the evening. In th* semi-finals play for position Chow Wai Sum beat Khoo Soo Guan by 5 3. In81 words
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Advertisement123 1932-03-22 16 JUST ARRIVED ifisMasfei^ke NEW RECORDS FOR MID MARCH Also the two big successes of Paul Abraham wh abound with catchy tunes. C 2329— Flower of Hawaii, Marek Weber's Oitk with Comedy Harmonists. C 2285 Victoria and Her Hussar, Light Opera %**lKi> CALL AN HEAR IHEM A T not run: ««,o123 words
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