The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 March 1932
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Title Section16 1932-03-25 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,604. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article239 1932-03-25 1 Before Parliament rose for the Easter recess Sir Samuel Hcare made an important statement on India Pbge 11. Lord Harris died yesterday Page 11. Eight nations have been asked to express views on the silver problem Page 11. The Graf Zeppelin has arrived at Pernambuco after an239 words
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Article1210 1932-03-25 1 Aladdin has closed his cave. The diamond mines of South Africa are shut down. Since drmonds are still counted the most precious things kncv.n to man it must :.eem an extraordinary paradox that they should no longer be thought worth the finding. What does it mean?1,210 words
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Advertisement158 1932-03-25 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION SATURDAY, MARCH 26th. TIFFIN MUSIC 1 To 2.30 p.m. RIJSTTAFEL IN THE BATIK GRILL ROOM NOON TO 3 P.M. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE Sunday, March 27th. GRAND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 9.30 P.M. ADMISSION $1. SEA VIEW HOTEL There will158 words
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Advertisement293 1932-03-25 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL O a. J ]VT*^l_a SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME Saturday Night 9 .i 5 P m to u P m A. March Medley MARTIAL MOMENTS arr Winter i\»mTmTr»¥* k *T¥\ 2 Valse OVER THE WAVES Rosas Si El/lAL DUNIIEiU AND 3 Fa-nt&kie— Mosaique COPPELIA arr Tavan 4. Trumpet Solo293 words
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Advertisement217 1932-03-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Insure your car with Ocean Page 20. Have you driven the new Opel Page 5. Fairy Stocking Dyes at- Medical Hall Page 2. Government evening classes -at Raffles Inst Page 2. chrysler~ POWER Science Philcscphy Religion I Sex Mathematics Astronomy Music AN OUTLINE OF MODERN KNOWLEDGE Edited by217 words
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Advertisement9 1932-03-25 1 i RSSJSSS^SSSSSSSSSSSSSS SI OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES9 words
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Article212 1932-03-25 2 Donation to Unemployment Fund The annual general meeting of the Selangor St. Andrews Society was held at the Selangor Club on Saturday evening, the Chieftain. Mr. C. J. Chisholm presiding. The accounts and report were adopted. The accounts showed a loss of $3.22 on the annual ball, while212 words
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Article186 1932-03-25 2 Instability Rumour Denied Fears that one of the arches of Tower Bridge was in danger, owing to scouring, were set at rest by a statement made to a Morning Post representative by a City Corporation official. 'While '.he Port of London Authority has reported a large hole in186 words
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Article54 1932-03-25 2 Renewed For Further Four Years T London. -M-r. \s. onboth.ide* of the Chann,l, Jersey has ienewad the Income Tax 31U. nxing the rato dt th< P Und> for a further f our vears the President of the Finance Commltt^ £> mt n,»^ economy vas tmmmmi. -2?^:54 words
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Advertisement478 1932-03-25 2 FAIRY STOCKING DYES Easy to work. Sure of success. BEAUTIFUL STOCKINGS can easily be acquired by using FAIRY STOCKING DYES 8 fashionable shades obtainable. Stone Beige, Evenglow, Gun Metal. Dago, Florence MilLs. Shoe Grey, Sunbronze, Flesh. 30 rents per tube. One tube dyes three pairs of stockings NO BOILING REQUIRED.478 words
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Advertisement615 1932-03-25 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNKIPAI NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE 1& hereby fto* that tenders are CM Invited for tfr«? following materials or services and that particulars of such renders may be obtained In the Tender Room. Mumcipa Offices Installation of Sanitary Fittings at: Nos. 7i and 9 Nassim Road. No. 1 Eber Road.615 words
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Advertisement505 1932-03-25 2 NOTICES. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Settlement of Singapore. Suit No. 146 of 1932. Between The Chinese Commercial Bank limited Plaint irL^ and Chop Eng Joo Cheong Defendants To. CHOP ENG JOO CHEONG I No. 16 Phillip Street Singapore. TAKE NOTICE that an action has been commenced505 words
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Advertisement305 1932-03-25 2 GOVERNMENT EVENING CLASSES. RAFFLES INSTITUTION. The Second Term will commence on Mondr April 4th ci will be held as before in COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS TECHNICAL SUBJECTS Chemistry 'Theoretical and Typing tactical) Shorthand Plumbing and Sanitary rnßineerint; Book-keeping Building Construction Theory of Structures Surveying A class in Builder's Quantities will be formed305 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous239 1932-03-25 2 THE WEEK trida>. *!sth. O»mki Friday. Blgfe WMor, 12.16. 9.6 tt Malayan Oolf championships, Kuala l.umpur. On!} Island Club Easter Cup. Keppel G.C. Quillemiird Cup and Easter competitions. Saturday. 26th. Hlgll fJMOT, 00.16. 9.2 ft. 13.01. 9.1 ft No issue of Frei- Pnv.s». CrirK< S.C.C. vs. Selangor at S.C.C. S.C.R.C.239 words
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Article254 1932-03-25 3 CRISIS EXPECTED Home Minister's Resignation Tokyo, Mar. 15. There is a ulowing belief that Mr. Naka.hashi. the Home Minister, will resign very shortly, ostensibly owing to illness, but primarily for the purpose of avoiding the strong ensure which is anticipated in the Upper House during the special254 words
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Article, Illustration19 1932-03-25 3 BRAZIL is still busy Opposing of its surplus co^e. Here be?.n~ nt being used for firing a railway engine.19 words
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Article258 1932-03-25 3 Long Service With Agricultural Association Penarg, Mar. 22. At the conclusion of the annual meeting oT the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association held en Sunday at Nibcng Tebal. Mr. J. W. Kennedy, the president, said that he proposed going Home on retirement at the end258 words
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Article70 1932-03-25 3 Loss Put at a Total of $16,000,000 Shanghai. >Zar. 13. According to a detailed statement submittci by the Chinese authorities, the loss caused to the Commercial Press by the destruction of their plant at Chapei is mor; than Mex. $16,000,000. The plant was valued at $5,000,000. additionally to70 words
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Article23 1932-03-25 3 Dr. W. A. Nicholas, who underwent an operation in Singapore at the General Hospital, has resumed duties as Medical Officer, Government Hospital. Jasin.23 words
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Article561 1932-03-25 3 PRISON PENALTY London Rate Under Act of 235 Years Ago Lcrdcr., Mar. 8. A 235-year-old Act of Parliament is still being enforced in Blackfriars. In a few days 1500 ratepayers living in thir parish of Christ Church. Southwark. S.E.. will receive demand notices calling561 words
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Article92 1932-03-25 3 ARREST A MISTAKE Secretary of State's Regret London, Mar. 14. Sfr Samuel Hoare has written a letter to Mr. Duncan Millar. M.P. admitting that the arrest in Madras on January' 15 of Dr. Paton was a mistake?, and he adds it should be stated in92 words
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Advertisement319 1932-03-25 3 ■K&L..3. r _i~ i r^i 5 V "i^ Lr f^L W l^^^acL Build up your Strength with KALZANA— the Calcium Food Calcium is the mortar of your health, the clement that gives your body the power of resistance. Any real lack of this vital element will make your body i'319 words
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Advertisement463 1932-03-25 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. U. Light Street PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposit erl with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators. Receiver*, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Superv i-H and Interest collected. Probate or Letter^ of Administration463 words
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Article495 1932-03-25 4 Why Church Service Was Read at Suicide's Grave London, Feb. 17. Why a Noncomfcrmist minister was led to read the Church of England service at the grave of a suicide to whom it did not apply was revealed to a Daily Herald correspondent last night. The minister495 words
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Article324 1932-03-25 4 "TAKE TO PLANTING Kedah State Engineer's Advice to Staff Therp was a large and representative gathering from all parts cf Kedah and Perils at Alor Star on Thursday of last week when the Staff of the Kedah P.W.D. gave a farewell function in honour of Capt. G. Walker. State Engineer,324 words
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Article88 1932-03-25 4 Awaiting Decision of the Soochow Higher Court Nanking, Mar. 13. It is learned that Mr. and Mrs. Noulens, who have been held for some months as alleged Communists, have bee*n tried by the Soochow Higher Court and have now returned here, where they are detained,- awaiting the88 words
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Article20 1932-03-25 4 Numerous Irish Volunteers ■vt London, Mar 11 at t r e I Z' B TOIUn^ era B «<« themes20 words
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Article206 1932-03-25 4 Truck Driver Sacrifices His Life Honoured among the Chinese heroes of the present conflict is a truck driver who was formerly employed by the Chapei Fire Brigade, says the Shanghai Evening Post. Local Chinese papers carry the story of his brush with the Japanese forces and the plan206 words
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Article, Illustration18 1932-03-25 4 MARY and her little lamb. A pastoral scene in a city setting that attracted more than passing notice.18 words
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Article139 1932-03-25 4 Bitter Complaints Against Cosgrave Regime London, Mar. 11. "Up the Rebels" cry, unheard since 1921. was freely used in Dublin streets to-day when twenty political prisoners released yesterday were feted as heroes. The cheering hundreds gathered around the hotels where they were lodged and platoons of the139 words
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Article55 1932-03-25 4 AH Ceremonies to be Broadcast Rome, March 15. All the ceremonies scheduled to take place in St. Peter's during Easter Week will be broadcast through the Vatican wireless. These will Include the washing of the Papal Altar, which listeners will be able to hear at P-m.55 words
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Article394 1932-03-25 4 Terrible Damage Done in Forts District Shanghai, Mir. 10. Early on Friday morning. Dr. H. P. Chu, of the Shanghai Citizens' Emergency Committee, and a party cf officers of that organisation embaiked on a -team launch at Shanghai and sailed with Wccsung as their objective. They did not394 words
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Article115 1932-03-25 4 If Europe is to Recover Paris, Mar. 11. "I am convinced that the economic recovery of Europe depends on the creation of a large uniform economic territory such as has been discussed by the League of Nations since 1927," M. Abraham Forwein, President, told the Cou»115 words
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Article89 1932-03-25 4 Allegations Against Builder Washington, Mar. 11. Sensational allegations of the use of faulty materials and workmanship in the world's biggest airship, the United States dirigible, Akron, which broke loose from its morings a fortnight ago and was considerably damaged, were refuted to-day when the Naval Committee of89 words
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Advertisement30 1932-03-25 4 GEORGE Has Won £7,ooo! Who is George For what has he won £7,000 and, more important still, WHAT WILL HE DO WITH IT? sg*£ See JOO& 00 Monday's Free Pres30 words
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Advertisement206 1932-03-25 4 Never have I had anything so wonderful as LUX Toilet SOAP for keeping my skin fresh and smooth" says JOAN CRAWFORD i!|.'Uun X^ \J JL w\*X jf XX X 111 ol<l J[ fi^fij^H^B^J^^^^ T^Ue?ioa "to 21 uard tllC CarC Wn fiU iant IjjHEfl H||E JB 703 use Lux Toilet Soap206 words
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Article1266 1932-03-25 5 BLOT ON HUMANITY Recorder Commends Officer's Daughter London, Mar. 8. m Sprinz. aged 46, of Golden Oolders Gieen. N.W., pleaded guilt:, i tid Bailey to-day to two charge? of pro- to other charges, one involving H]( ni field -road. Maida Vale, W. CyriJ clia j1,266 words
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Article, Illustration24 1932-03-25 5 COICNEL THFODOH^, ROOSEVFT.T leavmg New Ycrk for M°rpH to take ud hi? new du'les. With him are Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Roosevelt and Senatrr Osir.:r.24 words
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Article366 1932-03-25 5 Nursing Sister Attacked in Rangoon Rangoon, Mar. 14. A European nursing sister of the Rangoon General Hospital met with an alarming experience at the hands of three armed Burmans on Sunday night while she was walking through the hospital compound. This gang seems to have chosen the compound366 words
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Article52 1932-03-25 5 The Committee cf the Relief Fund for China organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce take pleasure to anncun:e the rece'pt cf $30 from Mr. V. R. Buxton (Representative cl Messrs. B. Rigolc 1 and BeTgman. Lcndcni and $500 from The Lee Wah Bank. Ltd., as subscriptions for the52 words
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Article355 1932-03-25 5 Efforts to Establish Maharaja's Authority New Delhi, Mar. 10. The Political Secretary has replied on behalf of the Vicercy to the representation of Hindu and Sikh members of the Assembly regarding recent events in Kashmir. The letter says: "The endeavour of His Excellency "s Government has throughout been355 words
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Article, Illustration12 1932-03-25 5 EVEN Venice loses a lot of its romance under a wintry sky.12 words
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Article107 1932-03-25 5 Mr. N. Chamberlain's Appeal London, Mar. 15. Home holidays in the interest of British finances were advocated by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the House of Commons to-day. He said:— "Until our situation is more fully consolidat I ed, it must remain preferybte in107 words
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Article38 1932-03-25 5 Among the passengers booked on the Pres. Adams, leaving Penang March 31st. are Lady Suphan Sombati and three! childvrn. They are leaving for New York. Lidy! Suphan Sombati is the wife of the Siamese I Minhter rt Washington.38 words
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Article200 1932-03-25 5 Japanese Protest Against American Marines Shanghai, Feb. 28. Mr. Kwtmatsu Hunt, Japanes? ConsulGeneral, to-day filed a protest with Mr. Edwin S. Cunningham. American Consul-General, again, t the action cf about 100 American Marines, who some time ago raided the Naigai Cottcn Mills and invaded the bathroom, where women and200 words
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Article111 1932-03-25 5 Ministers' Voluntary Salary Cuts 1. 0n. 10n. Mar. 12. A hupe crowd gathered at the railway station in Dublin to-day, when the released prisoners were given an enthusiastic send-off to their homes in various parts of Ireland. The ex-prisoners were carried shoulder-high to specially reserved111 words
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Article228 1932-03-25 5 Disposal of Dead at Shanghai The Japanese are rapidly disposing of the.r cwn dead and Chinese soldiers who fell in th^ Kiangwan-chen arec says th° N.C.D News. Doubtless they are repeating their methods in vhe outlying districts. For three weeks, the Japanese have maintained a funeral pyre in228 words
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Article135 1932-03-25 5 With a bottle of Lysol and a glars by her side, a young Chinese girl, an operator employed in the Penang Telephone Exchange, was found dead in her bed-rccm en Sunday evening. Miss Ung Say Im. cf 1008 Burm^h Road 'the victim, was in quite good health on Sunday morning135 words
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Advertisement254 1932-03-25 5 Have you driven the NEW OPEL VOU need no longer refrain from the pleasure of owning a car Opel is here offering everything, modern motoring demands at prices unbelievably low. Perhaps you have already seen it if so you will agree that its smart lines, its comfortable interiors and the254 words
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Advertisement140 1932-03-25 5 Sllenbury s I I Foods 1 Made from the purest milk I of cows pastured in the home 1 counties, the 'Allenburys' 3 Foods are as easily digested B as mother's milk. They are I germ free and are simply I and quickly made by the ad- dition of loiling140 words
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Article413 1932-03-25 6 Dark hair, according to> Claudettt 1 Colbert, needs plenty of attention if it is to look really well cared for. Miss Colbert, is a vivacicus brunette, and she lets out some secrets in this article about the care necessary for the hair to be glossy and well-groomed. "I413 words
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Article134 1932-03-25 6 One ol the many difficulties which confront the mother overseas is the uncertainty attacnng to the age and condition of the various m•fants- foods on sale. A determined effort la now being made bv the well-known firm of Cow and Gttt~. Limited, to finally eliminate sucn nsM* ft134 words
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Article, Illustration892 1932-03-25 6 (By Our Woman Correspondent) HTHIS years collection of sea-side wear promises to be brighter and smarter than ever. Beach clothes play an important part in every woman's wardrobe as even if she can only spend an occasional week-end by the sea. she can fortunately892 words
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Article161 1932-03-25 6 The French Art Exhibition, which is still [drawing crowds to Burlington House, will be responsible for some of the most striking Court and bridal fashions of the London Season. There is. for instance, a bridal gown inspired Iby a statue of the Madonna, which Norman Hartnell.161 words
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Article112 1932-03-25 6 Lace jackets have never b?en so heartily welcomed as when they appear in a bolero shape 10 g;j over a plain nightgown. These luxurious it-ms are very delightful. Many r:f the new undies are cut on the biis. This has the effect of making the garments linn, and112 words
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Article201 1932-03-25 6 Coloured porcelain models, only a few Inches square, of famous American gardens many acres in extent, are being made in London by Madeline Raper. a clever pottery artist, whose work k much admired by the Queen. Miss Raper is working to scale from large blue prints and photographs sent201 words
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Article115 1932-03-25 6 Cushions are certainly becoming large, and of a more decorative order than we have known them for som,e time, with embroideries in shiny silks and rich colours, and quilted covers in soft silks, which are a pleasing change from the taffetas and cold "oiled cloths" which have115 words
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Article150 1932-03-25 6 Few of the group of friends who were invited to view a lounge furnished in accordance with the very latest notions were prepared for whit we found. For one thing, there were glass shelves fitted into an alcove, reflecting very charmingly the feu ornaments that stood on them,150 words
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Article109 1932-03-25 6 Th? vogue for pictures made from hundreds of tiny pieces of wood had quite a feeble start at the beginning of the season, but the mode persisted, with the result that they are now being adopted with a flourish. In one recently decorated home they have ousted panels109 words
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Article89 1932-03-25 6 I A new device which should take its place in every well-equipped kitchen is a pair of scissors with blunted "points' one of the blades being 1 saw-edged. This is a great help when cutting fish and so on. The saw-edge is an excellent means of keeping89 words
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Article113 1932-03-25 6 Among the most original of the new necklaces are pretty lengths of silvery ropes, and silvvr links with a silver bead here and there. There are graduated balls of steel, a few circles studded with diamante, alternating across the front, but twinkling effects are not. apparently. ?o desirable113 words
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Article108 1932-03-25 6 Modern hostesses take infinite pains in providing all the accessories their guests need ,when they smoke. A china smokers set designed by a well-known artist has been eyed with much approval. This consists of a china box. a number of ash-trays and a square receptacle fcr matches. pII108 words
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Article116 1932-03-25 6 I Remarkable strides have been made in the way of interesting sleeve styles, elbows receiving jmuch attention in the way of flit and standout decorations, this whether the frock is cut with elbow-length sleeves or long. I To lrng fitting sleeves on an afternoon frock ruffles are a116 words
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Article92 1932-03-25 6 Prcm time to time handbags made like miniature sachels have achieved a certain degree of popularity, and once against they are a la mode. Bright leathers with fancy surfaces have been introduced for these unsophisticated designs, but it- seems that the hardier leather which will stand a92 words
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Article, Illustration1055 1932-03-25 6 PENELOPE WILLIAMS - PENELOPE WILLIAMS BY mIORMA Shearer loves to talk about clothes. Most women do. But with Noima. clatiies (are more than merv d9K333 and hats tad coac~. jWhen she speaks about them, they beccme almost living things with personalities jf their own. Once she dc Grtfetd a1,055 words
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Article114 1932-03-25 6 'Glazed linen is one of those "old' 1 muteril which looks particularly attractive in to-ly bedroom. It will serve 53 at) "tto~.v> b fpread. or can be used fcr f.i- CltrtStttr— 0 .both. Such CUrt»tni rre often quV.-l. v.-.u-Lhc the material is plain and ri^ly coloured cr pnter:ied114 words
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Article88 1932-03-25 6 At The Hague women h3v? formed n luncheon and social club of their own as a rival enterprise to the business men's lunch-on club Lady Ruscell. wife of the British Minister h^ been a prime mover and fcr a start invited al) the prospective members88 words
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Article76 1932-03-25 6 Luggage Ls often calcul;<r -i In *hether Mm MNMff is tniwllum taking a short journey m a MOtci ich dfor this reason, manufacUHPen lin ()Ut bags and trunks whidi arc attractive. Trunks of oilskin are fltt<<l frames, and in quit? heavily-coris! the fittings are revolution i7 -d many sheets76 words
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Article84 1932-03-25 6 Among the 1 hew and sucoe sful I ing cutlery tidy Is a special 4f*tOl l| the cutlery drawer. Tliis consists oi a strip of wcod with to hold the spoons and forks in ud> ri nd*e In front balancing tbt hand! •>> Just as convenient,84 words
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Article767 1932-03-25 7 THE CREDIT REPAYMENTS "World Crisis Has Been Checked" l From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 8. Whether it is the sun, the spring, or the new Tariff Act I do not know but there is a definite wave of optimism sweeping the country at the767 words
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Article87 1932-03-25 7 Quarrel With Assistant Township Officer Henxada, March 15. A young Bur man barrister, Mr. Lunnthi. junior partner of U Ni. a Round Table Conference delegate, was fatally shot at Zalun last night by the Burma Assistant Township Officer, in a private quarrel, while passing the latter's87 words
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Article93 1932-03-25 7 Serious Charges Against American Rangoon. Mar. 15. At the High Court sessions, before Mr. Justice Brown. Fr. C. L. Loveday, an American movie operator, pleaded guilty to a charge of gcing about armed with an automatic pistol with seven cartridges, early on the morning of February93 words
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Article1207 1932-03-25 7 WATER MANNEQUIN A Visit to Siebe Gorman's Who has irie strangest job in. London? I think I h-ve discovered h.m. writes H. W. Morton in the Daily Herald. His name is Jack Hunt. You will find him dressed in a blue bathing ccstume, the lower part1,207 words
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Article73 1932-03-25 7 Ferenc Vecsey Embraces Buddhism Budapest, Mar. 15. As a result of the impression made on him .by the study of Buddhism. Ferenc Vecsey, the famous Hungarian violinist, has embraced buddhism. He has decided shortly to retire tc his palace m Venice and will spend the rest of73 words
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Article80 1932-03-25 7 Charged with Grand Larceny New York, Feb. 17. Mr. Charles Levine (who flew the Atlantic with Mr. Clarence D. Chamberlin in 1927), has been placed under arrest by the police and charged with grand larceny in connexion with the disappearance of 100 shares of American Telephone stock80 words
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Article81 1932-03-25 7 The following is the programme of drills up to and for week-ending, March 27th. Friday, March 25 7.30 a.m., Farrer Range. "F" (Malay) Coy., Tables "B" and "L"; Publio Holiday; Changi, S.R.A. (v) "A" (M.G.) Coy.. Easter Camp. Saturday, Mar. 26. Fairer Range. "F" (Malay) Coy., Tables81 words
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Advertisement239 1932-03-25 7 Fruit Salad When you see fruit you expect to Nee cream. But cream is not always easy to get. So use Nestle** Cream. Always ready and always fresh. Just the rich, thick cream from purest country 3. I\ Cl milk. Delicious with fruit. NESTLFS t^k e CREAM u'* <v ft^^*M**^!l239 words
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Advertisement20 1932-03-25 7 AN UNDERWOOD PORTABLE Mafces Your Mai/ EASIER to Write and EASIER to Read PATERSON, SIMONS AND COMPANY LIMITED. Phone 5991.20 words
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Article516 1932-03-25 8 THE WELSHMAN Tongue 8.1.F. Interpreters Did Not Expect! London, March 18. Oh for the life of an interpreter at the British Industries Fair! writes Quaestor in the Wolverhampton Express and Starr. V There are 12 of them at Castle Bromwich, and they include the daughter516 words
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Article72 1932-03-25 8 London, Mar. 14. The death has occurred of the Rev. Sir George Rivett-Carnac. The late Rev. Sir George Rivett-Carnac, 6th Bart., was born in 1850 and was educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was Curate of Caston, Norfolk, 1875-78, of Kew, Surrey, 1878-82, Vicar72 words
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Article37 1932-03-25 8 London, Mar. 14. The death has occurred of Brigadier-General Francis Lee. Brigadier-General Lee served in Somaliland, 1903-4, and during the Great War, 1914-15, (mentioned in despatches, C.8.E.). He retired from the Army In 1919.37 words
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Article85 1932-03-25 8 London, Mar. 14. The death has occurred of Colonel S. C. F. Peile. Colonel Solomon Charles Frederick Peile, C.1.E., was formerly Inspector-General of Police in Burma. Born on December 11th., 1855, he was educated at Rugby and took up a military career. He served in85 words
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321 1932-03-25 8 LASHKARS DISPERSED Government of India's Statement New Delhi, March 14. An official communique gives details of the air action taken against the transfrontier tribes and says that* it was very successful and the moral effect has been great. By Saturday evening all the lashkars were321 words
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Article77 1932-03-25 8 Four Hindu Students Arrested Lahore, March 14. Four Hindu students attending the Day College, alleged to be the owners of the cycles which were left at the scene of the shooting outrage, were arrested this morning. On Sunday, four gunmen fired revolvers, seriously wounding Kahanchand and Bhagwanchand. foreign77 words
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Article242 1932-03-25 8 Newspaper Reward Allotted to Detective Payment of $5,000. the full amount of the reward offered by The Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury for information other than circumstantial of the whereabouts of Mr. John Hay Thorburn, 19-year-old British subject who disappeared last spring from his home in Shanghai,242 words
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Article200 1932-03-25 8 Hong Kong Stock Exchange to Build Some weeks ago there wes a rumour that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was to purchase property and build its own headquarters. Inquiry then produced the reply that the scheme was "very much in the air." It is understood that it200 words
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Article230 1932-03-25 8 GRAVE OUTLOOK C.E.R. Guards Loot Manchuli Tokyo, Mar. H The establishment of a reign ot terror bj rebel troops at Taheiho (Sachalien) lias apparently been taken as an example in ether parts of Manchuria and Inner Mongolia, and the situation in regarded with the gravest apprehension.230 words
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Article154 1932-03-25 8 'Stopped Living of her own Free Will" Calcutta, Mjrrh 15 A remarkable case of sati Is mwrted tr» Bankura. After tending her husband for several d*7» in his serious illness, the wife of BUM* Kmt} Ray told her neighbours that if t* did D recover she154 words
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Advertisement376 1932-03-25 8 Skin Sufferers PRESCRIPTION I^Slfti D.D.D. Prescription is an infallible rem- 1 A^T\*v&l edy for Bad Leg, Eczema, Psoriasis, EZ!2jl|t|i Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Ringworm, I *^fim phonies Itch, or other skin trouble. ECZEMA Si Saires cannot do the work ■jjfc.. they simply clog the pores. D.D.D *$Sif not a sticky,376 words
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Advertisement178 1932-03-25 9 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Saturday, April 2nd, at 9,30 p.m. IN AID OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND. A NOVEL REVUE TANGLIN TIT BITS I\ 'KEATION OF THE Ist BATTALION THE GLOUCESTER. SHIRE REGIMENT. SNAPPY SONGS, DANCES AND BURLESQUES. rAND WHAT! A BEAUTY CHORUS. DONT MISS THE BIG MUSICAL FINALE178 words
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Advertisement130 1932-03-25 9 We promised you something special for Easter-— HERE IT IS! The FINEST THEATRE. The Best Pictures. I HOLIDAY MATINEES To-day, To-morrow, Sunday and Monday at 3.15 (CHILDREN HALF-PRICE) J6Jjfj TO-NIGHT J9.15] i.......... i Paramount'* ALL-BRITISH MUSICAL COMEDY with a BRILLIANT CAST of Famous Artistes.— The Popular Favourite of "MONTE CARLO"130 words
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Advertisement328 1932-03-25 9 TO-IHV FIIIDII j Opening at the MATINEE HOLIDAY MATINEES At 3 p.m. A/so On Saturday, Sunday Monday MARIE DRESSLER POLLY MORAN busting the town wide open with a landslide of laughs in their greatest comedy. POLITICS Positively The Laugh of A Life Time 1 MetrO'Goldwyn- Mayer Super. Premature old age.328 words
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776 1932-03-25 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1932. ANOTHER TIN- CUT? Malayan tin miners will find small consolation, in the prospect of still further restriction being enforced on output as from May 1 or June 1, in the congratulations contained in the communique of the International Tin Committee upon the various776 words
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Article106 1932-03-25 10 In order to give the staff a holiday on Good Friday there will be no issue of the Free Press on Saturday, but publication will be resumed as usual on Easter Monday. Capt. and Mrs. G. R. Wiseman of the Boarding Office. Singapore, left by the Katori Maru yesterday evening106 words
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Article86 1932-03-25 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT] London, March 24. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £126% (£l2B *****). Forward £128V 4 (£l3O 5 16). The market is irregular. This is the lunchtime quotation. The market will re-open86 words
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Article257 1932-03-25 10 Suicide Fleet at the Pavilion "Suicide Fleet", which opened yesterday at the Pavilion Theatre, is an exciting and very human entertainment as well as a worthy example of the talking screen's complete conquest of the out-of-doors. It was produced on a huge scale by RKO Pathe with a257 words
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Article2575 1932-03-25 10 UNSELFISH SERVICE The Function of Rotary In Malaya The largest gathering that has ever attendee a dinner .n Singapore was present 1; night .at the dinner organised by the Rotary Club of Singapore to welcome Rotarian Sydney Woodreffe P2sca!l. President cf Rotary International. Mr. Rcland Bradell..2,575 words
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Advertisement204 1932-03-25 10 Hg CANADIAN CLUB j^^ WHISKY u> "^Ov/ DRY GINGER ALE ****a&&'4+ A real thirst quencher. Jumm/ > «j> vrfrjfm CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., [Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.< (Incorporated in Shanghai} 241 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. ROYAL BAKERY HOT CROSS BUNS Orders Now Being Booked204 words
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Advertisement92 1932-03-25 10 ''sporting cups SILVER AND E.P.N.S. LATEST DESIGNS BEST QUALITY REASONABLE PRICES Artistic Engraving at LOWEST RATES. SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO CLUBS AND SCHOOLS. U. S. De SUVA Bros., JEWELLERS SINGAPORE. ONE OF THE BIG QUESTIONS THAT CONFRONT SCIENCE we read, is how to obtain rain when and where it is required.92 words
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Article428 1932-03-25 11 BRITISH POLICY NOT TO BE HUSTLED OFF ROAD" s|R S. HOARE'S SPEECH Bnt.-h Radio Official Service] Rurby, March 24. B»: using of Parliament to-day for m important statement was House of Commons by the SecreSir Samuel Hoare. who spoke D tar the adjournment. He replied !><<tmtx'r the428 words
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Article153 1932-03-25 11 Famous Statesman and Cricketer [Router's Service! London, March 24. dettb occurred to-day ol Lord Harris. Lord George Robert Canning Harris was s*'haps better known of recent years for his ■mctton with cricket than for his statesnship earlier in his career. He was Undersecretary for India in 1885-86,153 words
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Article68 1932-03-25 11 < harge Against Two Accused Withdrawn Our Own Correspondent) Penang, March 24. the main riot case was called this ainst two accused the D.P.P. wlth>>arge and they were acquitted. Wong led to appear and the Magistrate notice to be issued to his bailer to ins bond should68 words
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Article33 1932-03-25 11 Over $3,000 Profit on Year rn Our Own Correspondent) Penanjf, March 24. I Rubber Co. annual meeting anprofit of just over $3,000. The year >th gilt edged securities and cash at33 words
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Article19 1932-03-25 11 G. Brett, Probationary Assistant of Police, Straits Settlement*, "led for service with the SingaBoard, with effect from March 'luslve.19 words
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Article253 1932-03-25 11 DR. YEN'S PROTEST Annexing the Eastern Provinces [Reuter's Service] Geneva. Mar. 23. Though Geneva is at present empty of delegates Dr. Yen and Mr. Sato are remaining during the Eaxter recess, the latter having rented a villa for the duration of the Disarmament Conference. Dr. Yen253 words
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Article147 1932-03-25 11 Foreign Theatrical Artistes in England [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Mar. 23. Misapprehensions which appeared to have arisen, particularly in the United States of America, regarding the attitude of His Majesty's Government towards actors and concert artistes coming into Great Britain, were removed in the House147 words
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Article79 1932-03-25 11 Eight Nations Asked to Express Views fßeuter's Service] Washington March 23. The House of Representative's t committee studying the silver problem has requested a number of economists, bankers and Government officials of eight nations to express their attitude towards an International conference on silver. Recipients of the notice79 words
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Article53 1932-03-25 11 Mollison Out For New Record [Reuters Service] London, Mar. 24. Mr. J. A. Moihson, who broke the record for a flight between England and Australia, started at 1.5 a.m. on a flight to Capetown in four days to achieve a new record and demonstrate the feasibility of speeding53 words
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Article39 1932-03-25 11 Uneventful Trip to Pernambuco [Reuters Service] Pernainbuco, Mar. 23. Within a few minutes of her scheduled time the Graf-Zeppelin, which left Friedrichshafen on Monday, moored here. The commander (Dr. Eckener) stated that her trip had been uneventful.39 words
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Article47 1932-03-25 11 Vicar of Thornton-le-Moor Appointed [FREE PRESS SERVICED —COPYRIGHT] London, March 24. The Rev. J. O.* Hall. Vicar of Thornton-le-Moor, has been appointed Chaplain of Selangor in succession to the Rev. P. w. J. Reynolds. The Rev. Hall will be sailing about the middle of April.47 words
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Article25 1932-03-25 11 Mr. J. Fairweather, Agricultural Field Officer, Straits Settlements, has been seconded for service under the Government of Johore, with effect from December 10th, 1931, inclusive.25 words
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Article212 1932-03-25 11 MONTH'S OUTPUT International Committee Hint I British Radio Official Service] Rurby, March 23. The Internationa] Tin Committee, following a meeting in Paris, has published a communique which, after giving the monthly statistics as to export, states that the export figures for the first complete year of212 words
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Article310 1932-03-25 11 Mr. Thomas's Statement in Parliament [British Radio —Official Service] Rugby, Mar. 23. To a question in the House of Commons relating to the communication received yesterday from the Irisn Free State Government. Mr. Thomas replied: "I was officially informed yesterday by the High Commissioner for the Irish310 words
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Article55 1932-03-25 11 The Committe of the Relief Fund for China organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, announces with gratitude the receipt of F.lOO from Dr. O. Paneth (Perbaoengan. East Coast. Sumatra). $50 from Messrs. Sime Darby Co. Ltd.. and $65 from the Chinese Staff of Messrs. Sime Darby Co. Ltd.,55 words
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Article810 1932-03-25 11 LOCAL PUBLICATIONS Articles That Ended In Libel Action The quaint phraseology of Chinese newspaper articles, of headings in the Chinese press, and expressions peculiarly Chinese, were revealed in passages from fcur articles in the local Chine;e newspaper. Shun Pao. which are complained of as a810 words
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Article84 1932-03-25 11 Singapore Provides Best Company The World Plag presented by the Chief Commissioner for Malaya, Mrs. A. Cavendish, for the Best Girl Guide Company in Malaya, has been won for 1931, by the sth Singapore Guide Company, the Ist Malacca and 2nd Kuala Lumpur Companies being bracketed second.84 words
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Article107 1932-03-25 11 The cabaret at the Adelphi Hotel in aid of the China Relief Fund which was organised by Mrs. H. H. Loh was well supported last night. A feature of the cabaret was a clever acrobatic dance by Captain A. V. Cockle and Miss E. Jackson. Other items included107 words
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Advertisement218 1932-03-25 11 I f|& Wash I 4ftf^S| So Hard \liE^^'^WH THE CHARM OF TOBRALCO TS LASTING WHETHER I^^ imi I PRINTED OR DYED THE r^ mr' sSn I 1 colours are guaranteed dm JIWmLTmI lllti TO STAND repeated wash'mt iilll ING WHILE IHE WONDER tW Mhl Jlf f FULLY EVENLY BALANCED 'T'Alibin218 words
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Article1626 1932-03-25 12 LESSON FROM ITALY Malaya's Limited Resources Th; M -ila> IB Agricultural Journal for March, winch has jiust been published, tajn stress in its editorial on local rice production and in this rrnnection draws attention to 'th- wheat campaign in Italy" initiated by Signor Mussolini. Another subject1,626 words
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Article320 1932-03-25 12 Ithusiasm for Portable Wireless m Our Oxn Correspondent] [London, Mar. 8. Portable wireless sets are said to have caught the royal fancy, and the King's keen interest in these instruments has sent a wave of radio enthusiasm through the Royal Family. His Majesty's latest purchase is a new320 words
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Article129 1932-03-25 12 Utmn. Nicol. Gcrton and Fassmcre. three' South African jeekeys. arrived in England early j :i: the month. Mice] rtrtod he had herird there might b2 MOM difficulty about licenc-s being, k~ucd, but he thought in his case there would' b« no great difficultv. becauce he had been eng?g d by129 words
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Article1252 1932-03-25 12 FOREIGN TRADE HIT Waiting For Something to Happen Shanghai Mar. 11. All quiet on all fronts now for a whole week save for the demonstration last Friday night, when a couple of hours of intensive rrackerfiring made everybody think that hostilities had broken out again. No1,252 words
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Article691 1932-03-25 12 CONVERSATION PICTURES Popularity of Hogarth and Zoffany [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Mar. 8. Fashion in art collecting has turned to English 'conversation" pictures. Works by long neglected artists are. in consequence, becoming best sellers and whenever a Zoffany, a Hogarth lor a Devis comes691 words
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Article165 1932-03-25 12 Bengal Anarchists Plan to Burn Jute Stocks Calcutta, Feb. 21. Several promtoent political leaders in clos touch with the Congress Party have admittc. to me that the latent campaign of civil obedi ♦^nce is steadily weakening in Bengal. But evei ■O, the prospect is not altogether rosy,165 words
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Article323 1932-03-25 12 NATIVE POLICE LOYALTY Raids by Savages Only Occasional Sydney. T:ib3l warfare ad the practice of head-hunt-ing are dying out in Papua, according to Sir Hubert Murray, the Lieutenant-Governor. Occasional raid, by savages en peaceful natives, he said, were to be expected until all the natives in the323 words
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Article533 1932-03-25 12 Straits Settlements Association 'From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. March 23. A meeting of the Committee of the S.S. (If) A. was held on Monday night at the ChineChamber of Commerce. No. 20. Tranquerah. .Malacca. The following were present: Mr. W. Munro (President). Mr. L. J Hazel. The Honbh533 words
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Article141 1932-03-25 12 7th Wedding For Sister of Tallulah Nice. Feb. 21. Miss fflmnii Bankhead. Tallulah s actress sister, who already in her short life has been six times married and six times through tlv divorce courts, has just arrived here at the* end of a 7.0G0-mile dash across continent*141 words
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Article420 1932-03-25 12 LUSITANIA CAPTAIN BREALS SILENCE -NO GUNS IX UNK( Bad Luck Omen of ea() Albatross Li\.. "And as sin- a. at down, :t- ly. I tabbed at kIM ifgo pullm-; myseii Upwartfi .n-. hmOa no under, ami hi mni wheezing bubbling n< Nearly seventeen fi aas sitting by the Bit in420 words
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Article124 1932-03-25 12 2.408,123 Working D»yi lost Last Year NM Delhi. >f.- I The to'al uumbri (if itrikei I ended December 81, its] of indi:; communique hi i«6 and number of men Involved WU 108,001 paved witii 148 ttr hea b during 1930. The tctal numbci of port the year wru124 words
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Article156 1932-03-25 12 The report of the dfo OHMottdated Rubber Cu :.t the tvvHfth annual §tnt\ \i htid at the Ct| H Chamber, en Tuesday A noon, itatM that thl ill year, after providing directors' teee, :.huv.s a Dedurtiim this m_ from of $31,030.82 bnujLjht 1. there remains a endfl156 words
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Article23 1932-03-25 12 Rouben Mamoulian, Paramount ch; "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," has two dl handwritings, each of u k hlch gi\x« a chnV character reading.23 words
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Article306 1932-03-25 13 Maharaja of For band har Captain New Delhi, Mar. 15. It is announced that the Maharaja of Porbandhar will captain the Indian cricket team to England. The team sails on April 2nd. Prince Jahangirkhan replaces the Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram, who was deputy captain, but who retired306 words
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Article435 1932-03-25 13 Reduced Remuneration for Cricketers London, Mar. 8. A better playing record but decreased subscriptions and a loss on the year are recorded in the annual report of the Derbyshire County Cricket Club. The loss of only six matches in 1931 compared with nine in the preceding summer was435 words
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Article187 1932-03-25 13 Commenting upon the possibility of the Nawab of Pataudi playing for England m the next Cricket tests the Sydney Referee says The English authorities may not desire to have two celebrated Indian batsmen m their "Ashes" team. But, if they do not mind— and Australia will not their first seven187 words
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Article957 1932-03-25 13 Magnificent Struggle at Twickenham (Prom Our Own Com. spondent) London. Mar. 8. Confounding their critics, the Army at Twickenham sprang a surprise on their old rivals by beating them pointless. This is the first time the Navy have failed to score against the Army. Prince George was957 words
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Article250 1932-03-25 13 Cambridge beat Oxford In the inter-Univer-sity car and motor-cycle speed conjtest or Feb. 27 at Eynsham, near Oxford, by 7 points the scores being 1111.8 11. The entries this yeai numbered nearly 100 and constituted a record Many famous motorists attended, including Earl Howe. The fastest time of the day250 words
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Advertisement138 1932-03-25 13 I Highest Circles— I Lipton's Tea is the fitif 1 I choice of those kr ooo^^ who can appreciate IT I and command the I fine distinction of C^^y~TXr^^^^^\ I flavour have won -^^^y^^l^^^^g^yf, I wide as the civilised >*v7/ t^J^^Si^S^ I UPTON'S I YELLOW LABEL I TEA I •J!555L138 words
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Advertisement207 1932-03-25 13 1 r n BAB IES LOVE T \r<* II w c ATe t i«.-""^ II II H -h^ GuilDFOßD.S*** t *s*^ j] BABY KNOWS! From the first mouthful Baby seemed to realise that this food would suit him. He knew nothing about its composition the English West Country milk, rich207 words
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Advertisement849 1932-03-25 14 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. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. TEIRESIAS For Amsterdam, London. Hamburg and Hull Mar. 27 Apr.849 words
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Advertisement479 1932-03-25 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd, (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Due g',*^ gaffe s'pore, B£. KASAMA For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Mar. 30 Apr. 2 OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s£. CITY OF479 words
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Advertisement364 1932-03-25 14 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 GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN DUC I>u/ Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnige. Sin ra pof» SOMALI 6,500 Mar.364 words
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Advertisement761 1932-03-25 15 u) IPLBS, MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP. ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH. T 10.000 Apr. 7 8 9 FUBHIMI MARU T. 11.000 June 2 3 HAKOZAKI MARU T. 10.500 June 15 16 10.500 May 4 5 TERUKUNI MARU T. 12.000 June 27 30 T 10,700 May 19 20 HAKUSAN MARU T 10.500 July 13761 words
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Advertisement574 1932-03-25 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dhtd AMERICAN^MAIL LINE SAILING NOTICE OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON From Singapore and Penans via Colombo. Bo ibay, Xwb. Port Said. Alexandria, Naples and Genoa Arrive Leave Leavr Arrive S'pore S'pore Penang N. York Pres. Adams Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Mar. 31574 words
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Advertisement811 1932-03-25 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCIIAPIMJ MAROS Friday. March 25. Mfi-Ratfjft, Sapat. Tembilahan. P, doe-Pallas and Reng3t. PLANCIUS Friday. March 25. Muntok. Batavia, Semarang and Sourabaya. TINOMBO— Friday. March 25. Bc'r. war -Deli. PAHUD Friday. Mcrch 25. Cheribon. Semarang, Sourabaya, Boeleleng, Ampenan, PadanffBay. Benoa and Banjoevangf. TOBOALI- -Saturday. March 26.811 words
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Advertisement651 1932-03-25 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the SS. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] •.8. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de651 words
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Advertisement634 1932-03-25 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. be (Incorporated in U.S-A.; GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Dne Sail Due x, M Vork M.S. SILVER YEW In Port Mar. 28 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 M.S. SILVER WALNUT May 3 May 9634 words
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Miscellaneous612 1932-03-25 16 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 Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S., Batu Anam, Batu612 words
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Miscellaneous519 1932-03-25 16 CHURCHES SERVICES' Good Friday ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 7 a.m. Ante-Communion. 9 to 12 Three Hours Devotion. 4.30 p.m. Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evening Service. Easter Even. 7 a.m. Ante-Communion. 6.30 p.m. Evening Ssrvice. GARRISON CHURCHES Tar;glin Garrison Church 8.45 a.m. Parade Service. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH MISSION. (1) St. Peter's Church,519 words
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Article119 1932-03-25 17 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Heal Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE, ftkphone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER SINGAPORE l°<iT t g Utest news latest telegrams an latest announcements. London rub'oer and tin cables appear daily Special feature* include pictures, serial ston bridge and chess notes ladies' pal' with119 words
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Article166 1932-03-25 17 Crew Cling to Driftwood for Two Hours Exhausted and suffering from the effects of exposure, two Chinese who were found clinging to a piece of driftwood floating on the sea, were very happy to be picked up by the steamer! Boribat, of the Siam Steam Navigation Company. The166 words
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Article113 1932-03-25 17 Owners and masters of shipping are requested to keep their vessels as clear of the range as possible during the aeroplane machine gun practice, which will take place on Pulau Suber on April Ist to 30th both date-; inclusive, commencing at 7 a.m. each day. The113 words
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Article293 1932-03-25 17 Suez: 5 smallpox cases and 1 death. Kamuian: 1 smallpox case (imported). Baghdad: 1 smallpox case. Bassein: 3 plague cases and 2 deaths. I Bombay: 1 plague czse and 1 death; 8 small- pox cases and 3 deaths as against 8 cases and 4 deaths during the preceding293 words
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Article, Illustration9 1932-03-25 17 OUTWARD BOUND H.M.A.S. CANBERRA leading the Fleet to sea.9 words
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Article50 1932-03-25 17 H.M.S. Vindictive is due to arrive in Singapore on Saturday, April 2nd, from Colombo and, will leave on Tuesday. April sth, for Hong Kong. H.M.S. Canterbury is due to arrive m Singapore on Sunday, April 24th, from Colombo and leave on Wednesday. April 27th, for Hong Kong.50 words
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Article53 1932-03-25 17 Perpetual Preference stock from 4 per cent, to 2 per cent., and the dividend on the Ordinary shares from 2 per cent, to 1 per cent. The "carry-forward" will be increased from £28,190* to £31,804. The expenditure on capital account' amounted to £81,289, increasing the total at' 4 December 3153 words
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Article213 1932-03-25 17 Death of a Popular C.N.C. Master I Shipping circles In Hong Kong, Shanghai and the China Coast generally have learnt with regret of the death of Captain A. Patridge, for many years in the service of the China Navigation Co. and since 1905 senior pilot on the Liao213 words
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Article501 1932-03-25 17 COMPANIES The British shipping industry has experienced periods of deep depression as well as occasional prosperity, but probably the annual meeting of the Chamber has never been held at a time when the circumstances for all the sections of the industry. including passenger liners, ordinary cargo501 words
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Article257 1932-03-25 17 The general trade depression is reflected In the accounts of the Manchester Ship Canal Company for 1931 in lower receipts and a smaller weight of traffic. There was a decrease of £119,457 in receipts from Ship Canal tolls, ship dues, and miscellaneous receipts, and a decrease of257 words
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Advertisement336 1932-03-25 17 ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Short three-line advertisoments-To Let, Board and Lodging, Lost, Wanted, etc.— one insertion $1.00, three $2.00. Domestic Announcements $2.00 Cash must accompany these advertisements. Contract rates may be ascertained on application to the Manager Whenever possible remittances should be made by crossed cheque. WSALE DEPOTS. The Singapore Free Press336 words
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Advertisement328 1932-03-25 17 PROVED! I BJsfis^^^s^sSsi i v*a3 J *2^c %y^m ™E BABY I BABY-FOO! I FOOD SUNLIGHT VITAMINS. The "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only in the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE328 words
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Article939 1932-03-25 18 Playing-! ards in the English Story 'Hi' firm of Thomas De La Rue and Co Limited, has reached the otH hundredth .:n--nivereary of the grant of their Royal Warrant ©I Appointment fur the manufacture of piay-ing-cardii. The occasion is interrslinß for as makers o' playing-cards and printers939 words
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Article62 1932-03-25 18 Damage Estimated at $200,000,000 The t( tal property loss cf Chapei was roughly tjatinmU'd last mk at mere than $200.000 000 toy the Chinese Accountants Association which is compiling the Matirtk, cf the Chapei loss hi %j*£?j£l Vl h th Cir^->- Comment thp Bureau cf Bocit] Aflaivs. Tlv-62 words
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Article317 1932-03-25 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations i The following is a ILt of stations which can oe received In Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 520 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok. 21 metres317 words
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Article, Illustration28 1932-03-25 18 MRS. ARUNDALL. an Indian princess who is the wife of the Secretary -General of the Theosophy Scciety in Australia, has visited Lancashire in order to study social conditions.28 words
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Article125 1932-03-25 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Balgon, under the direction of M. Andre Boyer. FRIDAY Les Noces dc Figaro, Mozart; Norwegian Fthapsody, Lalo, Humoresque (for violin. Robert Barras) Dvorak, Even Song, Schumann; Le Jeudi Saint a mir.uit, Turina; The Little125 words
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62 1932-03-25 18 fi Lumpur regular broadcasts are until notice V on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am tNG HILL TESTING, cept Sundays and Public Holidays.) AY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO p.m. Krontchong Music. English. British Official Wireless News. "25 Recital of H.M.V. Recorded Music 83062 words
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Article97 1932-03-25 18 Two Swedes Arrested on Charges of Cheating Maoris. Ma'. 14. in? vity poiice have arrested two Europeans x~icl to bo natives of Sweden, on a charge of chrat.'rig. It i* alleged that th; ac-:rincd, wfco arrivd •n Madras recently, purch-cd two diamond 'ings from a local97 words
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Article137 1932-03-25 18 I You can quickly end indigestion, dyspepsia, acidity, heartburn or flatulence by taking a little Bisurated' Magnesia after eating or whenever pain is felt. This fine specific gives almost instant relief by neutralising excess stomach acid and stopping food fermentation— the two commonest causes of137 words
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Article323 1932-03-25 18 Will Dutch Run Karachi-Rangoon Section London, Mar. 8. The Times. March 2nd. publishes the following in connection with the Imperial Air Rout* to Australia. In its representations last year to the Post- master-General and the Secretary for Air. the London Chamber oi Commerce urged that every323 words
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Article226 1932-03-25 18 Weil-Known Figure in Rubber Industry London, Mar. 8. The death occurred on Feb. 26. at Kynaston Court. Harrow Weald. Middlesex, of Mr Arthur Jones, aged 54. an outstanding figure in the rubber world. Bern in Liverpool he enured the trade there in 1904. in tho*e226 words
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Article20 1932-03-25 18 A.P.C. Chinese Office Staff Stop Work Tn, Swatow, Mar. 1 Th<> Chinese Office Staff of the AsnUc Prt20 words
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Article83 1932-03-25 18 Lang. Stem bfanCheS ta Si ngapore and I*7, ce »tred m gardening and spTeiall^ C ntrOl f tr piCal <¥-* specially m relation to the health «nri eStateS led -cv rhITZT* T tCr the endo^^t fund the late Lord Milner raised for the on^on School of Tropical mJJJ^ |2 t^T83 words
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Article230 1932-03-25 18 Alarm Caused by limit m Shanghai Como>:on A right be' d 300 Chinee tIMI cui-Kiciabl\ of RusMaiis on Route Cardinal U C .it hay Man>k:ns building. Sh.u: little alarm MB dentl m U hood. The rut iquad <t ttu I turned c.vit when I report it v. rteeAeid230 words
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Article82 1932-03-25 18 Sequel to Yunnan Atrocity Pekin- M It win b-.- recalled that mnl two American missionary ladl*. I by their .wants In Yunnanfu. th. battering In their h<vcis with batch* UM night vfaUe thiir Innlianili v.. from thf city. Thf murderers were qau^ht ;vjki gntenced to dt-atii. but on82 words
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Advertisement867 1932-03-25 18 3 BANKS AND INSURANCE UMKTtKEU BANK MERCANTILE BANK OF o OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA FNMA I Til XHP X^^f&h. es (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) 1111/ lA, Lit/, t llti A;, ss Incorporated m Ennhtndi /f/ A^^V^*^* Paid up capital m 600,000 shares SOI JTH kI A!li'w3***» of867 words
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Article1721 1932-03-25 19 Profit of $711,698 Last Year .port nf Malax an Colliems th War of the Company 1931. to be presented at .!iu at Hongkong Bank Build ir on March 31. states: the working of the Company's reviewed by th" G* rural heir report which is appended. \r.i'v < «»lli«*ry.1,721 words
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Article358 1932-03-25 19 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES i PRODUCE March 24. London 4 months' sight 2 4 1 32 London. 3 months' sight 2 3 15 16 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 7 8 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 27 32 London, demand 2.3 25 32 London, T.T. 2358 words
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Article242 1932-03-25 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT I Singapore. Mar. 24. In spite ol rubber having steadied slightly to 3d. London and 3 1(14 G. cents New York, local rubber shares are weak and there is scarcely a buyer to bv found. Scudais are on offer at 47 Mentakabs at 15. Ulu Benuts242 words
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Article254 1932-03-25 19 The Directors" report to the Shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting at Frencli Bank Buildings, on Saturday. April 2. states: The Accounts show a loss of $3,323.61 on the year's working. After deducting this loss frcm the credit balance of $38,880.40 brought forward from last Account254 words
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Article251 1932-03-25 19 Singapore. Mar. 84. As anticipated in our last report, a decision has now been made by the British and Dutch Governments regarding Restriction. An announcement made during the weekend when all markets were closed states. "The British and Netherlands Governments, in association with the representatives of Rubber251 words
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Article71 1932-03-25 19 Minimum Crop at Reasonable Price I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! L nic:i, M roll 24. The nuiual meeting -f Java Rubbor Plantations Limited adopted the report of the directors. Sir H. Wright, the chairman. |aid that in view of O|9 shelving cf restriction the policy of the company71 words
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Article44 1932-03-25 19 Reorganisation in All Branches j [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, March 24. The India Tyre Rubber Company is circularising its shareholders stating that there is a large loes and the directors are instigating thorough reorganisation in all branches of it* activities.44 words
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Article713 1932-03-25 19 Annual Meeting at Malacca The Fifteenth Annual General Meeting of the Ayer Tengah Rubber Estates. Ltd. was held al 4, Fort Road Malacca, on March 19th. Mr. T. j P. Anderson Pcle presiding. Proposing the adoption of the Report and Accounts, the chairman said: "Gentlemen, The Report and713 words
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67 1932-03-25 19 The following is a comparison cf estimated traffic receipt* of the Imperial International Communications Limited. February 1932 £439.092 February' 1931 £390.461 Aggregate for two months January and February I In 1932 £843,503 In 1931 £803.369 The sum of £20,000 must be deducted from the message receipts67 words
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Article466 1932-03-25 19 Relatively Good Financial Position The Twent^-seccnd Annual General Meeting of Radella Rubber Estate. Limited, was held en Saturday. March 19th. at 4. Port Road. Malacca Mr. T. P. Anderson Pole the Chairman presiding In proposing thv adoption of the Report and Accounts, the Chairman said Gentlemen. "The RepoiL466 words
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Article285 1932-03-25 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Singapore. Mar. 24. The announcement made last Sunday that there would b? no compulsory restriction, although disappointing to many, was received very calmly by the market, which is greatly relieved that the uncertainty is over. The immediate effect has been a further .slight falling off in prices,285 words
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Advertisement77 1932-03-25 19 Assets exceed $12,000,0#f Assurance in force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE v Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street. Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewry. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the77 words
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Article820 1932-03-25 20 EVERTON'S DANGER EASTER~HOLIDAY PROGRAMME RELEGATION ISSUES The question of the championship of the Football League will move very much nearer towards a solution during the Easter holidays, and It seems a very likely event that Everton will be displaced from the leading position, for they have three820 words
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Article706 1932-03-25 20 PULAU BRANI BEATEN Weak Finishing and Missed Chances Gltuctsters 2: Pulau Brani 1. The Gloucesters continued their run of successes yesterday, when they defeated Pulau Brani by 2 l in a very fast and interesting game. The exchanges throughout the game were fairly even although Pulau706 words
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Article50 1932-03-25 20 The following have been invited to play Ascciation Football for S.C.C. 2nd. XI vs. Malays n Wednesday, on the Padang: J. Philip, A. Juchanan. H. Riley. L. R. Woods, J. A. Evans, Ford. G. Bennett, G. C. Ashworth, J. E. iarvey, A. Ferguson. T. C. D. Jones.50 words
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Article15 1932-03-25 20 There will be no Tacing for either class on Caster Sunday.15 words
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Article1006 1932-03-25 20 KJOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Inter-State Cricket Matches icugh the interest of Malaya's golfing unity will be centred upon Kuala Lumpur I the Easter holidays, on account of th hat the Malayan championships are bein I there, cricket interest will be well divid ed, for there are several matches of1,006 words
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Article48 1932-03-25 20 The resignation of his commission in the Malacca High School Cadet Corps by Honorary Cadet Lieutenant E. W. Reeve, with effect from February 26th. 1932. inclusive is. accepted as rho is that of Honorary Cadet Lieutenant P F I Pereira, w.th effect frcm February 26th 1932 inclusive. I48 words
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Article1336 1932-03-25 20 UNDERSTANDING Interview With Mr. Sidney W. Pascall "People must understand each other." That is the message which Mr. Sydney W. Pascall the President of Rotary International, is carrying to the people of the countries which he is vLsit ing. Mr. Pascall, who arrived in Singapore1,336 words
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Article100 1932-03-25 20 Charity Match for Unemployment Funds The final Soccer Match m the above tourna ment between the Municipal Electric Department and Municipal Health Department ui'l be played en Thursday, March 31st. at 5 p m sharp at the Jalan Besar Stadium There will be gate money of 10.100 words
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Article20 1932-03-25 20 Mr. J. D. Hall, M.C.S.. is to be British Ad\ Kedah with effect from March 25th, 1932, inclusive. 1 I20 words
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Article308 1932-03-25 20 Yestei day's Result*: \r\l Week's Ties Godswn i>cuble> Hindu .ip E. L. Case r.nd W. Rodger owl I fl F W Pcachey and C M McNpir plus D n. s. win iai a. c. Pott 'Dr. E. ICadfWtek ;;nd Dr Cl M Owan plus I postponed. C. E.308 words
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Article53 1932-03-25 20 I FREE PRESS SERVICE < Bftl An extrru.!rliv..r y me. f >i Sports Cfub last night chftl propo' < d swimmr g t committee to replace Mm t Id om en bloc. This morning l.f to the sqwwtary po.ntlnK out that uas not in order and any53 words
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Advertisement129 1932-03-25 20 JUST ARRIVED ifisMasfo^ice NEW RECORDS FOR MfD MARCH Also the two big successes of Paul Abraham V /hj ch abound with catchy tunes. C 2329— Flower of Hawaii, Marek Weber's <> lch with Comedy Harmonists. C 2285— Victoria and Her Hussar, Light Op ra AL L AND HEAR THEM AT129 words
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