The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 March 1932
1932-03-29
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Article165 1932-03-29 2 m dorter are d^ appointed if they are di.smi.;sid with Rood advice only. They want 'a bottle." and he will be a poor tactician of the surgery who sends them empty away. If that be so I am m the minority. I do not want a bottle. If I must165 words
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Article483 1932-03-29 2 His Visit to British North Borneo The President, Major General Sir Neill Malcolm X.C.8., D.S.O. arrived at Jesselton by the m.v. Marudu on the 2nd March (says the 8.N.8. Herald). He landed officially at 5 p.m. and was met on the wharf by HE. the Governor and483 words
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Advertisement491 1932-03-29 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MUSLIM KHAN CO., 37, JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS. Orders promptly executed CHARGES MODERATE MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nn. 1 S, Penhaa Iml, •ff Lavender Street— Phone W7B. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Claw Work— Lowest RmU*. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. MARBLE CHIRPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR491 words
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Advertisement781 1932-03-29 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE 15 hereby given that tenders are uo* Invited for ti>» following materials or services and that particulars of such tender? may D* obtained In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary Fittings at: Nos. 7 and 9 Nassim Road, No. 1 Eber Road.781 words
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Advertisement392 1932-03-29 2 RAFFLES INSTITUTION. l|i^s The Second Term will commence on Monday. April 4th Classes JL 1 Srjj XJ COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS TECHNICAL SUBJECTS i»' W^^A TvDinff Chemistry Theoretical and isaaa^^^^ Shorthand Pluirbiiiß and Sanitary Afflict) bCAII^UC Engineering Qani' 1 WUUllllJ, Book-keeping Building Construction af^/ll ||C a^Ull Theory of Structures wllLD«#st Will LLS392 words
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Miscellaneous288 1932-03-29 2 THE WEEK Tuesday, 29th. Hiuii Water 02.02. 8.5 ft.. 16.10. 6.5 ft FrotbJill Div. 111. Y.MCA. vs. Vehicles Dept.. V.M.C.A. ground lA.P.C. vs. Fraser and Neave. SH.B. ground. Ho Hong Club vs M.P.H Jalan Be.sar. Wednesday, :;oth Hißh Water. 02.50. 7.8 ft.. 18.25. 6.2 ft. Municipal Commissioner, meet 2 p.m.288 words
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Article394 1932-03-29 3 BISHOP'S MOVE Fines For Contempt of Church Court London, Feb. 24. Newspaper articles dealing with the affairs of the Rev. Harold Francis Davidson, rector of StirTkey. Norfolk, were the subject of arguments m the King's Bench Division yesterday, when two newspapers were fined for contempt394 words
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Article265 1932-03-29 3 A Minister Defends Tallulah Film The showing of sex films m the Methodist Mission Hall, at Lambeth, S. E.. has provoked strong disapproval from many Methodists. During the showing of Tallulah Bankheads "Tarnished Lady," people left the hall at a point where the heroine is seen semi-intoxi-cated. The265 words
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Article267 1932-03-29 3 Among the pictures by well-known artists like- ly to be sent m for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition is a portrait of the King by Mr. Fred Elwell. A.R.A. This will be particularly interesting to Scottish people, for his Majesty is depicted m the267 words
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Article30 1932-03-29 3 Hcnor?ry Cadet Lieutenant T. C. PiJlai. Malacca High School Cadet Corps, is to be Aet.ng Honorary Cadet Captain, (whilst commanding that Cadet Corps, with effect from February 26th. 1932. inclusive.30 words
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Article279 1932-03-29 3 British Films and the Empire Mr. F. H. Melland. <Caterhami writes to the Times We are. at last, beginning to realize the need for trying to understand the African natives m our colonies, and are making a belated start m taking the study of social anthropology seriously, but279 words
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Article188 1932-03-29 3 I The P.E.N. Club is known and his brandies throughout the world, but the Young PEN.. I its junior associate for the encouragement and recreation of aspiring writers under twentynine years of age. has not so far spread to any other country but England and Yugoslavia. The188 words
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Article23 1932-03-29 3 Mr. E. C. G. Barrett. M.C.S., is to be a Polite Magistrate for the Settlement of Singapore, with effect from March 14th. inclusive.23 words
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Article367 1932-03-29 3 Further Details of Goodyear Tyre London. Mar. 8. Further details are now available of the Gocdytav Tyre and Rubber Company's new low pressure car tyre, known as the air-wheel an account of which appeired recently m the papers. take the following from the Times. March 2nd. The367 words
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Article174 1932-03-29 3 Last Wmt% Dutch air mail to Bangkok brought news ol the passing of Mr. X W jNordmann. at Bremen, after a long illness Mr Nordmann was a well-known figure m Bangkok life for over tuenty years and mujht have been, here yet but lor the great war. when with <>fh.174 words
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Advertisement162 1932-03-29 3 r/iis coming 1 1 SATURDAY HHHi fl^^^B HI Hi V V V I WITH MANY MORE GOOD SECOND- I HAND CARS AT VERY LOW PRICES I WILL BE HELD AT I BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED. I SINGAPORE. II II I I THE BETTER MILK FOR BABIES Why baby thrives on When162 words
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Advertisement53 1932-03-29 3 THERE IS NO RESTRICTIONTO THE USE OF— RENOLD CHAIN DRIVES For light or heavy work, large or small horse-powers, high or low speeds, long or short centres AND TO MAKE SURE OF ECONOMY WRITE FOR DETAILS OF RENOLD CHAIN DRIVES i h.p. to 1,000 b.p. United Engineers, Limited. 'Incorporated m53 words
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Article, Illustration1559 1932-03-29 4 T. STAXHOPE SPRIGG - Hinkler to Bid for England to Cape Record T. STAXHOPE SPRIGG FLYING TOPICS More Direct Route Down West Coast oi /vtriCci By London. IT will not be lottrf before Sq. Ldr. Bert Hinkler is m the news once more, I hope, as the hero of another record-breaking long distance flight.1,559 words
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Article769 1932-03-29 4 OUR IRISH LETTER Mr. De Valera's Programme [From Our Own Correspondent] j Dublin, Feb. 29. Mr. Eamon de Valera, who is to be the president of the new Free State Government, has very plainly set forth his programme. Summarized brieflly it is: Abolition of the oath769 words
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Article105 1932-03-29 4 Nellie, an elephant performing at the Balham Hippodrome, got out of control m Balham High Road and caused the crowd much amusement, upsetting a costermonger's cart loaded with fruit and vegetables, which she began to devour. Starting en the cabbages which she put whole into her mouth she continued with105 words
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Article896 1932-03-29 4 GEORGE CfcClL ] - GEORGE CfcClL] New Tastes m Paris [By L Special to the Free Press] IF fashion does not often change where toys are concerned, it sometimes proves fickle. During the war, and up till recently, for eximple, mascots of every conceivable description ivere very much "la mode," the896 words
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Article80 1932-03-29 4 An affort is being made to remove the ban which prohibits Oxford undergraduates from sitting m the cheaper seats of the cinemas m the city. For some time past this rule has been more often broken than kept but if caught, however, the undergraduates are liable to a considerable fine.80 words
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Article, Illustration1599 1932-03-29 4 Alfred E. Pieres Writes on— (Free Press Special) AFTER tne Meiji Restoration the nte^ ana ceremonies of the year observed by the Japanese fcr generations were gradually discontinued or neglected, but the Doll Festival kas not declined m the least, but has become even more1,599 words
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Article29 1932-03-29 4 MINISTER OF THE MINISTER OF RIGHT LEFT Hotwater Tubs Covers Covers Orange Tree Three Servants C! The remaining platform or platform holding the utensils and othrr thin29 words
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Article81 1932-03-29 4 Lady Oxford has announced that decided to dispose of her country h The Wharf, Sutton Courtney, Berkshire 11* sion was arrived at, following a fam ference. for reasons of economy Sii husband died Lady Oxford has sp. -r little time at the Wharf, only goiim th<:Christmas and the summer holidays81 words
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Advertisement317 1932-03-29 5 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Saturday, April 2nd, at 9.30 p.m. IN AID OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND. A NOVEL REVUE TANCLIN TIT-BITS A CREATION OF THE Ist BATTALION THE GLOUCESTERR SHIRE REGIMENT. PPY SONGS, DANCES AND BURLESQUES. AND WHAT A BEAUTY CHORUS. DONT MISS THE BIG MUSICAL FINALE OVER317 words
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Advertisement280 1932-03-29 5 Don't miss the Last Chance of seeing this Splendid All' British Pioduction AT THE The FINEST THEATRE. The Best Pictures. I j 6.15 I Positively Last Night j'^'is] "ThVYd'ol of the BRITISH SCREEN and STAGE"""" JACK BUCHANAN With a Brilliant All-British Cast j "ULLIAN j nSiT liVlY i "SoS" j280 words
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Advertisement456 1932-03-29 5 l^i^KHL.^ TELEPHONE N9 8 909 TO-WIGHT M.-G.-M's All Laughing Mirthquake "POLITICS" with MARIE DRESSLER AND POLLY MORAN I O-TlOlt lIO*V MATINEE AT 3 p.m. EVENING 6.15 9.15. Fourth of Metro Goldwyn Mayefs 1932 Wonder Pictures NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES" starring I NORM A SHEARER y with ROBERT MONTGOMERY All the456 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article, Illustration812 1932-03-29 6 His Match With King Levinsky Fotbt* Stadium. Chicago. Jack Dempsey. former ruler of the heavyweight division, is now simply a human magnet. After tlie famous fourteen count at Soldier Field. Jack returned to Chicago to battle with King Levinsky. the former fish peddler, and established a new indcor812 words
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Article30 1932-03-29 6 Prominent Cricketers of the Year London, Mar. 11. The Nawab of Pataudl. Bowes, Verity. James Langridge and the New Zealander. Dempster, are Wisden Five Cricketers ol the Year.30 words
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Article282 1932-03-29 6 Scottish Women Win m Belfast [From Our Own Ccitc pendent I London, Mar. J>. Scotland's nockey women left their MCr.'llg until late m the game when they eppored Ireland at Belfast en Saturday, but they then netted sufficient goals to give them a victory by 3 goals to 2.282 words
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Article92 1932-03-29 6 Oulwich and Marine Liverpool m Final (From Our Own Cor:epondent > London. Mar. 8. Dulwlch Hamlet and Marine Liverpool will fight out the final of the Amateur Cup, for they both won m the semi-finals against Kinfcctonian and Yorkshire Amateurs respectively. The results were something of a92 words
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Article232 1932-03-29 6 Indian Olympic team Chosen Calcutta. Mar. 13. Tlie official announcement of the Indian Olympic Hockey Team was made this morir.ng after a special meeting of the selection committee held m the Grand Hotel. The tei»m WU practically selected two nights ago. but H was decided at the last moment232 words
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Article121 1932-03-29 6 Motherwell's Bid for League Honours London. Mar. 12. With their Cup ambitions gone. Motherwell are concentrating on the League championship and they were m sparkling form to-day when they overcame the strong Celtic team. Murdoch and Stevenson netted for them m th? first half, Thomson reducing the deficit121 words
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Article111 1932-03-29 6 New Singles Champions TFroro Our Own Correspondent 1 London. Mar. 8. Two new singles champions were crowned at the All-England Badminton Championships at the Royal Horticultural Hall. Vincent Square on Saturday when R. C. P Nichols, a member of the Alexandra Palace Club, beat R. M. White, who comes111 words
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Article133 1932-03-29 6 Newton Returns After Spine Concussion (From Our Own Correspondent! London. Mar. 8. Intensely dramatic Incidents marked the Fulh3m Swlndon match to-day. Newton. In scoring his 35th. League gcal of the season, sustained concussion of the spine In a collision with an opposing fullback. There was a tense silence133 words
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Article118 1932-03-29 6 Sheffield Shield Match at Brisbane Brisbane. Mar. 16. Queensland have succeeded m topping their opponents' first innings score m their Sheffield Shield match with South Australia. The home team scored 420. (Bensted 145. Mossop 59, and Cook .52). Grimmett took three wickets for 114. South Australia put on118 words
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Article47 1932-03-29 6 May Play for Nant'vich London. M*r Dick Tyldesley. the Teat bowler. »h severed his connection with Lancashirpected to ratify an engagement to pla* Nantwlch (Cheshire) In the North StaJTord- 1 League as Saturday afternoon prof essi- >i Hl hopes to sign tn* aontract on WeUnt-sd^47 words
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Advertisement362 1932-03-29 6 v V X Ik mm /V^ I Hall's M. VX I The Suprem« *^T J^^J^T^^M mg if c—^i^«. I 1 1 M THIS IS THE TONIC TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH To keep well you must keep Strong. In Hall's Wine you have a wonderfully strengthening tonic that will greatly Increase362 words
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Advertisement370 1932-03-29 6 I liquid -^^^^^5 l^^l FRU/T JELL/FS ■I hwm class tssmcc II ■I S^-rasVjrSSr II are ready made, and simply ■L r 1^ M 5S»*^S^:»H require pouring into moulds I^BBSSShp and chilling until linn. Favourite Fruit Flavours: Lemon, Orange, Peach. Cherry, Raspberry, Pineapple, Strawberry. In Pints and Quarts. SOLD EVERYWHERE. IBAJfBOZ370 words
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Article309 1932-03-29 7 HAUL ON HO SANG (HINESE SHOEMAKER ■CHARGED RS. 50,000 SEIZURE Calcutta. Mar. 1". A >>.ii:(i luukliiK Chinese shot-maker, one of I l< .ofcing of his trade m Calcutta's i..vui apperxed before the Chief PresiMafttMla yesterday afternoon. „pi>tarance m Court was the result of one lartm seizures309 words
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Article227 1932-03-29 7 Mr. E. C. Cherrington And Miss H. C. Norris Mr Edward Cherrington. well-known m oca) iootball circles as the S.C.C. goalkeeper) i <nh surviving son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. rnnerton. of Nottingham, was married to My* Hester Charlotte Norris. youngest daughr of Dr and Mrs.227 words
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261 1932-03-29 7 wrdding oi Mr. Vyner Gomez Westerhout, f Mr and Mrs. N. B. Westerhout, and Miss I Vivunne Griffith-James, daughter of Mr. tin G Griffith- James, took place at St. Cathedral on Saturday, the Rev. C. J Brown officiating. bride, who was given261 words
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Article49 1932-03-29 7 illireat an artisan's child is. In thla 'O\ v riAky business, but no representative Society for the Prevention of Cruelty tc tnm ever ventures Into the precinct* ol r "w, Marlborough, Sherbome. or of tbc schools to which boys are sent at ■0B of rJsrht or nine.— Mr. Raymond49 words
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Article1069 1932-03-29 7 MUSLIMIN T. F. ASSN. Proposal To Establish Free Dispensary •By Our Muslim Correspondent.) Slowly and gradually the Muslimin Trust Fund Association of Singapore. Ls coming to the assistance of local indigent Muslims. 1 understand that at a meeting of the Association held early this month a1,069 words
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Article781 1932-03-29 7 GERMAN PRESIDENCY Preparing for Diet Elections Berlin. Mar. 16. Undaunted by his defeat m the first Precidential poll, Herr Hitler, m a speech before a crowd of enthusiastic adherents at Weimar, announced that ho would continue to fight against the existing political system to the bitter781 words
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Article109 1932-03-29 7 Mr. LI. George's Encounter With Sir H. Samuel London. Max. 17. Mr. Lloyd George was given a most hearty reception by all parties m the House ol Commons on his first appearance since the General Election and his severe illness. He immediately afterwards participated m ar amusing109 words
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Article60 1932-03-29 7 The High Commissioner has transferrec! iviajOT W. A. D. Edwards. M.C., V.D., M.S.V.R. to the Regiment Reserve of Officers; approvec the promotion of Second-Lieutenant E. T Wright, M.8.V.R., to the rank of Lieutenant granted a commission as Second -Lieutenant ii the M.S.V.R. to Mr. Vincent John Hetree* Brunt; and appointed60 words
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Article1181 1932-03-29 7 THE BANGKOK DOCK Opening of the New Bridge From Our Own Correspondent! Bangkok. Mar. 23. Bangkok's oldest Siame.se company, the Bangkok Dock, has issued its balance sheet for 1931. It is not what one can call an inspiring document, but it at least tells the shareholders what1,181 words
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Article552 1932-03-29 7 F.M.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Singapore and More Successes I Prom Our Own Correspondent i Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 27. The first arid second stages of the F.M.S. rifle championship were fired to-day on the Kuala Lumpur rifle range. There was good light all day during actual firing, and only552 words
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Article194 1932-03-29 7 American Movie Operator Sent to Gaol Rangoon. Mar. 11. On a third charge of being found m possession oi an unlicensed pistol, Mr. Loveday was sentenced to two months' rigorous Imprisonment, by Mr. Justice Brown. Mr. C. Loveday <29». an American mo\i<> operator, was placed before the194 words
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Article53 1932-03-29 7 For Manipulating Balance Sheet Berlin. Mar. 19. Sentence of three months' imprisonment and a, fine of 10.000 marks were imposed upon Herr Katzenellenbogen. the "Beer King," Managing Director of the Schultheiss Brewery, for manipulating the company's balance sheet. The other directors were acquitted on a charge53 words
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Article793 1932-03-29 7 ARMED ADVOCATES HOW CONVICTS SAVED MASTERS' LIVES ACCUSED COMMENDED London. March it. Thirty -two handcuffed convicts chained n> connexion with ttie Dartmoor mutiny on Jan. 24th, wearing mufti, were to-day driven In lorries, cheering ironically, from the prison to Princetown Town Hall, where they were shepherded through793 words
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Article69 1932-03-29 7 Mrs. Alford wishes to express her sympathy with those who were unable to obtain admission to the "In Blue' Cabaret The licensed, maximum accommodation of the Adelphi Hotel Roof Garden was reached early on Saturday, morning of the 26th, and it was with extremeregret that patrons69 words
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804 1932-03-29 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1932. CHAOS IN THE DANUBE VALLEY It is one of the marvels of the post-war period that m the maze of problems of an international character statesmen should find the time and liberty to give attention to the questions which affect the interests of804 words
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Article424 1932-03-29 8 Mr. C. H. Whitton. M.C.S., is to act as Third Magistrate, Singapore, with effect from March 21st. 1932, inclusive. The Hon'ble Mr. H. E. Nixon. General Manager of Devon Estate, will be leaving Malacca for Sumatra some time this week and expects to be away for about ten days. The424 words
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ROTA TINGGI PICNIC TRAGEDY
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Article289 1932-03-29 8 Swept Away m Swollen River The Kota Tinggi water falls, the popular holiday resort cf residents of S.ngapcre and Johcre, was the scene of a tragedy en Good Friday afternoon. Mr. Edward M. Nathan, the well-known Singapoie broker, who was one of a party of 11,289 words
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212 1932-03-29 8 Tragedy came near tc marring another picnic expedition to the falls on the same d.?y. a mixed party cf seven experiencing considerable difficulty on Friday afternoon when they endeavoured to cross one of the streams which had been considerably swollen by the heavy rains. Under212 words
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Article225 1932-03-29 8 Sweepstakes at the Pavilion The sport of kings has been a fairly prolific source of inspiration to film makers m the past and probably will be for some time to come. The thrill of races that sends people into paroxysms of enthusiasm on the racecourse In any big225 words
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Article111 1932-03-29 8 Discovery on Norwegian Ship Under the direction of a European officer of the Preventive Service of the Government I Monopolies, a party of Revenue officers on Sunday made the largest seizure this year of contraband chandu when they boarded the Modesta, a Norwegian vessel. The officers boarded111 words
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Article45 1932-03-29 8 Surplus of 400,000 Ticals "FREE PKESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT* Bangkok. Mar. 28. The Government Gazette publishes thi Imflgfli figures for the coming year, commencing April Ist. Revenue is estimated at 74.8 million Tfcfth and expenditure at 74.4 millions, leaving a surplus of 40Q.000 Ticals.45 words
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Article20 1932-03-29 8 Mr. and Mrs. Niblock, of Singapore, parents of Mr. Niblock, of the A.P.C. arrived In Tpoh on Friday from Singapore.20 words
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Article489 1932-03-29 8 PATERSON WINS HALLIDAY BEATEN AFTKR GOOD RECOVERY YESTERDAY'S FINAL [Prom Our Own Correspond Kuala I umpu M.,, The Malayan golf rliampioi. hip i ciudcd on the Selangor Golf Club < In the semi-finals G Halliday <\i Club) beat L. D Hardie (Sim and M. M.489 words
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Article124 1932-03-29 8 Enjoyable Holiday Wfdrtd at Changi Members of A. Co. and the S\ Singapore Volunteers mustered 1: for the Easter holiday ramp at C assembled on Thursday afternoon and I up at two o'clock yesterday kit camp was under the command <>f M Lee and the field operations.124 words
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Article40 1932-03-29 8 Siam's Financial Advif* Resigns [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY X It is officially announced tha' of Mr. E. L. Hall-Patch. Finajn been accepted by the OoVtnMM reports state that the resignation question of principle concerning financial policy.40 words
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Article35 1932-03-29 8 Presentation to Btnfk* Padre [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYK ■Mgkali M On Easter Sunday cvcih.ik tinSimmons, of St. Mary's Minion of Christ Church, (who is lon Wednesday) was presented v->' for £112.35 words
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Article37 1932-03-29 8 The Dally Sketch of Feb. 25 tH graph taken at the wedding m I day of Captain C. F. Rodda. fe* States Police, to Miss Baldwin married couple are shown Itavm under an "arch" of silk hats37 words
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Advertisement189 1932-03-29 8 H. G, Simonds, Ltd., Reading. THE HOP LEAP LIGHT PALE ALE SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., [Incorporated under the CuvipGnies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY SPEC lAL J%7 T M THE AI'I'OIVIMI VI 5?lh o $nk KING OF SI AM.189 words
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Advertisement46 1932-03-29 8 TINS OF SARDINES, matches, an umbrella, and a waterproof sheet, were stolen from a house the other day. Presumably the burglar contemplated taking his family for a picnic. What about a GAFLAC BURGLARY POLICY GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.46 words
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Article123 1932-03-29 9 JAPANESE MOVE New Government's Designs on Salt Revenue [Reuters Far Eastern Service] Shanghai, Mar. 28 nty of the Customs m Manchuria' Is ludfinf by tetagnVM to the InspectorMi F. W Maze) from the CommisAntung and Ncwrhwang. who report lltllmi of thi- new admlnistra:■..aiding that thr revenues123 words
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Article79 1932-03-29 9 Death of Former U.S. State Treasurer I Reuters Service 1 Washington. Mar. 28. <th occurred to-day of Mr. Leslie thaw, formerly Secretary to the U.S. Mr Bhaw, who was 53 years of age. was. m his career, m law practice at Denison M Vu sident of79 words
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Article58 1932-03-29 9 Signor Quinta Complains of Being Misrepresented (Router's Service] Tripoli. Mar. 27. On arrival litre Signor Guinta bitterly comthat he was misrepresented by the reMalta. He declares: "Re-plying to tome of the Italian colony of Malta I referred to the am-old Anglo-Italian friendship and -el the hope that the58 words
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Article35 1932-03-29 9 Java Paper's Anti-Japanese Articles r[ Reuters Service] Sourabaya, Mar. 28. editor of the Yong-sia Weekly has been arrestid owiim to anti-Japanese articles m the paper. other Chinese editors have received a severe warning.35 words
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Article138 1932-03-29 9 Calcutta Sweep Winner's Plans Calcutta, Mar. 23. I am making no plans until I collect the personally m Ireland,' said Mr. Sydney who won £30.000 through having drawn be tickets on Forbra m the Irish Sweep c Grand National, m an interview. Mr. ho is 23 years138 words
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Article118 1932-03-29 9 Song Composed m Death Cell Houndsyille, (W. Virginia), Mar. 19. t for you, dear heart," is the title of the composition of which occupied the of Harry Powers, the Mail Order Bluett ho was hanged yesterday for the <>f Mrs Dorothy Lemke, and her three children.118 words
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Article40 1932-03-29 9 M R MARGUS COMMITS SUICIDE Repercussion of Kreuger Tragedy Berlin, Mar. 17. rgto, Managing Director of an importmatch factory connected with the Trust, committed suicide by hanging at W.LSMnstein, Esthonia. largus was most depressed over the kfct salary by two-thirds40 words
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Article796 1932-03-29 9 ANGLO-IRISH TREATY "Must be Scrapped Lock, Stock and Barrel" Ifßeuter's Serviced Dublin, Mar. 27. Although the Easter demonstration passed oC quietly m the Free State and Northern Ireland there exists undoubtedly grave apprehension as to how long the paradoxical state of affairs can continue.796 words
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Article84 1932-03-29 9 Alliances and Defensive Armaments Geneva, Mar. 20. "The only system of preventing war is to return to the system of alliances and defensive armaments," declared M. Louis Marin, m the course of a striking speech, m which he asserted that the League of Nations had84 words
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Article44 1932-03-29 9 Sir B. Blackett Mentioned as Probable Candidate London, Mar. 17. Sir Basil Blackett is mentioned as the probable Conservative candidate for Marylebone. It is expected that Sir Rennell Rodd, the present M.P. for the constituency, will be raised to the Peerage.44 words
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Article286 1932-03-29 9 GLOOMY BISHOP Procession Attacked m Spain Reuter "s Service] London, Mar. 28. St. Paul's Cathedral lived up to its •gloomy" Dean's reputation m a sermon yesterday by the Bishop of London who deplored spiritual darkness apparently as intense as 2.000 years ago. the latest example of286 words
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Article58 1932-03-29 9 Britain's Final Repayment of American Loan [Reuters Service] New York, Mar. 28. Within a short space Britain Is wiping the slate clean as far as America is concerned, according to well-informed Wall Street opinion. Britain is repaying $30,000,000 to-morrow and $20,000,000 on April 5, thus extinguishing the58 words
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Article360 1932-03-29 9 Penang Lose to Singapore Perhimponan S.C 5; Penan? M.C.C 2. Penang Malays lost to Singapore Malays m a football match which was placed at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday, by the margin of three goals m seven. The teams were the Perhimponan S.C, who are the champions360 words
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Article127 1932-03-29 9 Increased Consumption Last Year London, Mar. 22. Britain is rapidly overhauling other countries m the use of electricity and she was the only country showing increased consumption m 1931, according to the annual report of the Central Electricity Board which states that despite the fact that areas127 words
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Article163 1932-03-29 9 VICEROY'S BELIEF Determined to Maintain Peace [Reuter's Service] New Delhi, Mar. 28. The Viceroy. Lord Willingdon. m his first speech to the Chamber of Princes, to-day expressed his firm belief that it will be possible to inaugurate the new era m India before long.163 words
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Article152 1932-03-29 9 May be Returned Within a Week Reuter 's Service 1 Norfolk. Virginia, Mar. 27. The Lindbergh baby will be returned within a week, maybe to-morrow. This dramatic statement was made by Dr. Dobson Peacock. Lindbergh's Norfolk clergyman intermediary, who declares that he has actually teen the baby, which,152 words
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Article157 1932-03-29 9 Xew York. Mar. 18. Four rival gangs are said to be bargaining for the return of the Lindbergh baby. Two of the gangs are believed actually to know the child's whereabouts, while the others are merely angling to cheat the parents of the ransom money. KIDNAPPER FOILED157 words
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Article156 1932-03-29 9 Reasons For Appeal Court's Decision London. Mar. 22. Reasons for rejecting the High Ccurt jury's award of £16.000 damages tc the ti airier Charles Chapman against the Jockey Club stewards and others were given m the Appeal Court to-day by the Master of the Rolls. He said156 words
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Article91 1932-03-29 9 Senator Johnson's Bitter Comment Washington, Mar. 16. "A sordid tale, at once grotesque and tragic", was Senator Hiram Johnson's description of the history of American foreign loans, m the course of an address m the Senate reviewing the Senate Finance Committee's recent investigation of foreign loans. Commenting91 words
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Article60 1932-03-29 9 Mr. Scott to Make Another Flight to Australia London, Mar. 19. Two big flights are scheduled to begin during the week-end. Mr. C. W. A. Scott arrived at Lympne thus afternoon, and, if the weather is favourable, will leave to-morrow on an attempt to break the record60 words
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Advertisement171 1932-03-29 9 COMFORT AND FIT fi| COMBINED m Kfl I (SEMI-STIFF) m^/ffl COLLARS AND COMFORT M years you have longed for a comfortable soft collar that M A «!oes not look untidy after a few IB hours' wear, and does not crease. w rinkle or cling to the neck. The need lias171 words
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Advertisement897 1932-03-29 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON AND V CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. THBICE MONTHLY SERVICE LIVERPOOL, HAVRE AND GLASGOW. RouU- subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. TEIREBIA6 For Amsterdam, London. Hamburg and Hull In Port Mar.897 words
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Advertisement479 1932-03-29 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN'* LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Doe Sporr Sails S*pore. s.s. KASAMA For Marseilles. Havre, London. R'dam and Hamburg Mar. 30 Apr. 2 OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. S.S. CITY479 words
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Advertisement390 1932-03-29 10 P. fir* 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 GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnace. 6.500 Mar. 29 BHUTAN 6.000 M,, 17.000390 words
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Advertisement704 1932-03-29 11 rt y\N KS. MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP. ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH. 10.000 Apr. 7 8 5 FUSHIMI MARU T 11.000 June 2 3 2.000 Apr 19 20 HAKOZAKI MARU T. 10.500 June 15 16 10.500 May 4 5 1 TERUKUNI MARU T. 12.000 June 27 30 10,700 May 19 20 HAKUSAN MARU704 words
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Advertisement381 1932-03-29 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE of^ AMERICAN MAIL LINE DOLLAR PRESIDENT LINERS MAKE BOMBAY REGULAR PORT OF CALL. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL DOLLAR ROUND THE WORLD STEAMERS WILL CALL AT BOMBAY AFTER LEAVING COLOMBO. NO LOSS OF TIME INVOLVED IN JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. STEAMERS WILL SAIL FROM SINGAPORE EVERY ALTERNATE TUESDAY.381 words
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Advertisement793 1932-03-29 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ MAPI A—Tuesday, March 29. Paneh. Tanjong-Leidong, Tanjone-Mengeidai and Asahan. REAEL— Tuesday. March 29. Bawean. Sourabaya. Kota-Baroe. Balik-Papan and Samarind*. MAJANG— Wednesday, March 30. Prlgi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas, Prng*Han Estate and Rengat. CREMER Wednesday. March 30. Belawan Deli and Penanc. THEDENS— Wednesday. March 30, Muntok793 words
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Article837 1932-03-29 12 River Steamer Once Given Up As Lost The I'Ping, once given up as hopelessly lost I m the Yangtsze River 122 miles above Hankow. I has been salvaged and righted under supervision I Cf Capt. W. I. Eisler of Eisler, Reeves, Muvphy I and Lyle, Ltd.. Shanghai, and837 words
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Article76 1932-03-29 12 Reorganization Scheme Approved London. March 18. Important banking interests strongly objected to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company group's reorganization scheme at a meeting I cf the hclders of nearly £1.000.009 wcnh of ST William M?Lintock. me of the voting trust :?s, declared that if the banks wreeke:!76 words
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Advertisement513 1932-03-29 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 S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.l b.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de513 words
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Advertisement375 1932-03-29 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated m U.S-A.j GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Now \< i Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due Sails l, Ur St M r MS. SILVERCYPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 M.S. SILVER WALNUT May 3 May 9 For rates and particulars please375 words
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Advertisement107 1932-03-29 12 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC 111 Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA BENGAL LIVE and SILVER LINE, LTD. San Francisco, Los AnifHrs and Sort* Pacific Ports. Dur S>nv. *'P*« m.V. KOI A BAROE (P Apr X ms. SILVERHAZEL <S) Apr 15 Apr H x via Manila. via Java Ports. Vessels from Pacific Port.ms.107 words
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Miscellaneous815 1932-03-29 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 7 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam ft .30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam,815 words
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Article1508 1932-03-29 13 Looking Back Over the Years Looking back over my years at sea, now that I have falen into the soft ways of a shore life, the one thought that most often brings regret is that I did not keep a diary. So many times has this regret1,508 words
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Article616 1932-03-29 13 By Ketch from Macao to Singapore The Medea, a Swatow-built twelve and a half ton ketch, sailed by her owner and his wife, reached Pulo Aur on the morning of the 24th inst., having left Macao on March Ist, stopping four days at Tourane and sundry nights on616 words
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Article103 1932-03-29 13 To be Increased to 26 Years Geneva, Mar. 17. After spending two months mastering the intricate technical details, the Naval Commission of the Disarmament Conference adjourned for the Easter recess until April 18. The Commission's last business before adjournment was consideration of the British (proposal103 words
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Article37 1932-03-29 13 The P. and O. Rajputana has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, the 30th instant. This steamer will proceed alongside the Singapore Harbour Board's wharf on arrival.37 words
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Advertisement483 1932-03-29 13 THE Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. one: 6056. Cable Address ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each •m,M^\ LatGSt news latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include483 words
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Advertisement520 1932-03-29 13 Br h VB s// v \^F J VLSI I C^^x TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA K$V AND MOST OF THE U.'S.'A* W- 7 The New Scenic Route of the Canadian National Railway*. \l/ See the best of the marvellous Canadian Rockies stay at Jasper BgSjjß Park Lod^e m the heart of520 words
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Article263 1932-03-29 14 London. March 4. A million Roman Catholics from all parts of the world are expected to attend the International Eucharistic Congress on June 20 to 26, which will provide a spectacle unparalleled m Dublin history. The Congress will be graced by the presence of the Papal Legate, a263 words
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Article225 1932-03-29 14 London, Mar. 4. A breach between EnglLsh Preemansons and their German brethren which had existed for sixteen years since the early days of the War has now been closed. The resumption of friendly relations was announced m a message from the Duke of Connaught. GraiTd Master, read by225 words
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Article139 1932-03-29 14 The report of tIM 800 S. Chinese Recreation Club for November 30th states TIH members is 191 «iim,t 111 nary members «m mrolled MKtdMc members fur th« her of outstation memb. i I H w members OB leave is 14 A> cimi ofl very bad ♦■(•kikii!'.' d Lht139 words
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Article13 1932-03-29 14 Mr P. T Allen. MCS i Councillor. Penang. with eff* lt)th. 1932. inclusive.13 words
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Article155 1932-03-29 14 At Benefit Performance m London London, March 15. j A solo display of skating by a British Cabinet Minister. Sir Samuel Hoare. is being given on an ice rink m the West End to-night. Sir Samuel, who is an Oxford double blue, is appearing at155 words
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Advertisement351 1932-03-29 14 Rtduted fat ti milt In tubes for the Hand-bag or Pocket "'HAZELINE' SNOW" (Trade Mark) LThis delicately perfumed preparation is quickly absorbed by the skin and vanishes without leaving a trace of greasiness. Throoghotit the day, always keep a tube with you ready for immediate use Buy a pot for351 words
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Advertisement731 1932-03-29 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England) Capital L3.000.00C Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.G66.845 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 Barrie.731 words
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Advertisement128 1932-03-29 14 south Rs||rn BRITISH %ijpP INSURANCE COMPANY, ll\,|, H FIRE, MARINE, TRANsn AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE AC( F.PTKI) LOWEST CURRENT KvifcS L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Office 2. Finlay.son Green THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION iTb FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON: General M»ni«ti BFAD OFFICE: 3-c Malacca128 words
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Miscellaneous608 1932-03-29 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a li&t of stations which can be received In Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 pjn. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from608 words
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Miscellaneous157 1932-03-29 14 SINGAPORE VOLI NTKKK < ORP*» The follouinn i> the proi;raii..': to and for week-ending. April 3rd Tuesday— s.ls p.m. Drill Ball 110 I tEur.i. Elementary Gun Dull. F Coy.. Weapon Training 2nd H.. B Lecture. Malay Drill Hall. V Ml Weapon Training. Wednesday— s.ls p m Drill Sec, Section Parade.157 words
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Article2683 1932-03-29 15 PILING UP STOCKS SYMINGTON AND WILSON'S REVIEW OUTLOOK FOR 1932 Luoklng bark over our annual rcvictti since '.\nd that we have almost uniformly < with the mwt thM the year Just :>■ 11 it anything rvcn worse than the :inin»riiatel\ preceding it This re murk ha*.2,683 words
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Article95 1932-03-29 15 Canning offers big possibilities, considering how small a part, excepting with pineapples, the Empire has as yet m this important and growing industry: also with pulp, dried fruits 1 and possibly nuts. More attention could welli be given to the commercial utilisation of fruit by-products; fruit juices, peel for the95 words
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Article666 1932-03-29 15 Demonstration of Rubber Paving Yesterday (says the Malay Mail of Mar. 18.) at the Rubbtr Research Institute. Kuala Lumpur. j His Excellency the High Commissioner witnessed a demonstration of the manner and means of paving roads and other surfaces with the "Singa- tex-Rubber-Cement-Asphalt Paving Mixtures" and inspected various666 words
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Article148 1932-03-29 15 Hong Kong Electric Company, Limited The report of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Electric Company. Ltd., to the shareholders at the 43rd annual meo'ing held an th* 23rd. inst.. totp Your Directors haw pleasure m submitting the accompanying statement of the Company's accounts for the148 words
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Article199 1932-03-29 15 The port of Leningrad now possesses quay accommodation for 207 ships. Thirty-two new berths In deep water with due provision of sheds and cranes have recently been added. normal demand rather than any sharp upturn m the near future. As a result of MMM depletion of inventories, the autcmobile ncld199 words
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Article808 1932-03-29 15 Opening of New Premises m Rangoon Rangoon. March 10. Rangoon has every reason to be proud of the new show rooms and the service facilities offered for inspection by the manaeement of Messrs. Autocars (Burma* Limited at thi> formal opening which took place last evening. Yesterday's opening,808 words
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Article46 1932-03-29 15 Passing Of Dividend Recommended Amsterdam, Mar. IK. The directors of one of the leading Dutch banks, the Amsterdamsche Bank, have recommended the passing of the 1931 dividend. The report shows that the profits declined from 6.300.000 florins m 1930 to 264.856 florins In 1931.46 words
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Article1019 1932-03-29 15 A FORECAST BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR 1932 GROWING BUSINESS The following is an extract from an article published m a recent number of Bui ion's Weekly of New York: "Following the New York show, motor executives arc returning to their plants with the conviction that replacement business will1,019 words
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Advertisement77 1932-03-29 15 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $35,000,000 The Great 'Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the ERratte 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 the77 words
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Article1495 1932-03-29 16 AND THE S.C.C CLOSE FINISH IN PADANG MATCH CROOME BATS WELL Selangor won th'ir annual match against the SC.C. by MfH wickets on the Padang yesterday evening m quite an exciting finish, the visitors being left with the task of getting 39 runs m 30 minutes1,495 words
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Article280 1932-03-29 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 28. The three-day Perak .jtlango cricket match at Ipoh was stopped by r&Li. When Penang started their second innings before lunch on Sunday the prospect of an early finish seamed certain but rain washed out play for the day280 words
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Article359 1932-03-29 16 T.P.C.A. Beaten by 4 Wickets The annual cricket fixture between the Tamilians Physical Cult-are Association of Kuala Lumpur and the Ceylon Sports Club, Singapore ended yesterday m a win for the home team by four wickets. By their win the CSC. has won outright the Cup359 words
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Article721 1932-03-29 16 SOCCER DEFEAT Selangor Rangers' Victory Singapore Malays 0; Selangt>r Rangers 2. One of the biggest surprises of the soccer season occurred at Jalan Besar yesterday when tne Singapore Malays, last year's League and Cup champions, were defeated by the Selangor Rangers m a very fast721 words
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Article24 1932-03-29 16 The eclectic competition held over the holidays was won by Mr. F. H. Brooks, with a nett score of 22 1,3.24 words
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Article221 1932-03-29 16 The S.R.C. defeated Johore yesterday by 112 runs. S.R.C: L. Alvis c Thomson b James 15; W. Ess lbw b Keyt 6; G. E. N. Oehlers run out 5: H. Balhetchet run out 14: G. Tessensohn b James 0; D. D'Cotta lbw b Keyt 12; T. Leijssius221 words
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Article563 1932-03-29 16 AMATEUR RACES A Very Wet \fternoon at Ipoh iFrnm Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 28. It was a very wet afternoon and many races on the second day of the amateur meeting were run m pouring rain. An old Ipoh griffin, carrying 1 bottom weight, won the563 words
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Article65 1932-03-29 16 Johnnie Jason's Victory [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Sydney, Mar. 28. The Sydney Cup was to-day won by Johnnie Jason, which was placed third m the A.J.C. St. Leger on Saturday. Details. Sydney Cup (2 miles). JOHNNIE JASON 8.4 1 ADMIRAL DRAKE 8.9 2 VEILMOND 9.11 3 Won by65 words
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Article51 1932-03-29 16 Sherwoods' Third Successive Win [Reuter's Service] London, Mar. 28. At Aldershot to-day m the Army Cup finil (soccer) the Ist. Sherwood Foresters (Shorncliffe) established a new record by winning the cup for the third successive year, beating the Ist. Duke of Wellington's (Aldenshot) by 3 goals to51 words
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Article41 1932-03-29 16 Scardroy Wins Queen's Prize [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Mar. 28. The, Queens Prize (2 miJes) -was run at Kempton to-day and resulted mi a win for Scardroyv who fitarted at 10 to 1. Insurance Coaster (100 to.j7)3wae second.41 words
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Advertisement131 1932-03-29 16 I TfisMasfersVface j RECORDS FROM "CONGRESS DANCES" HAVE JUST ARRIVED LOVE, LAUGH AND LIVE Ray Noble's ***** Orchestra JUST ONCE FOR ALL TIME. ALSO APRIL Ist NEW ISSUES. ffis S. MOUTRIE U Co., Ltd. \j^4WK^p/ (Incorporated m Hong Konß) H.M.V. SPECIALISTS Raffles Place Singapore. XaX-x«xt\?X« W*Qs**lNGMmG><&§®<&s)®G^^ 77 SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITERS131 words
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