The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 March 1932
1932-03-31
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-03-31 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,608. ESTABLISHED 1535. SINGAPORE. S.B. THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article162 1932-03-31 1 The question of Mr. Hull's $30,000 bonus was discussed at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday and Mr. Margoliouth's motion to negative the recommendation was defeated— Page 7. Hundreds cf pecple were trapped by fire following an explosion m a film studio at Zagreb Page 9.162 words
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Article208 1932-03-31 1 KREUGER AND TOLL [Reuter's Service] Stockholm, Mar. 30. Kreuger and Toll combine has applied to Government for a prolongation of the moratorium until April 1 m order to facilitate continuation of enquiry into the combines affairs. Dutch East Indie* for exhibition m the interests of philanthropy Page 9.208 words
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Article1934 1932-03-31 1 A glance at the map of Tasmania will show at the southeastern corner of the island a fantast.cally-shaped and much indented peninsula stretching south. The sea has eaten so deeply into this patch of land, from all sides, m the form of bays and inlets of1,934 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement184 1932-03-31 1 BIGIA T^A I Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL TO-DAl'B AIIIIUTI(>\ DINNER DANCE 9.30 p.m. to Midnight TO-MORROW TEA DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. INFORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCE 9.30 To Midnight. Phone 5381. Make a note ■TO IftOOlt EARLY FOR Mrs.184 words
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Advertisement153 1932-03-31 1 EUROPE #HOTEL "Renowned by Recommddation" TERMS— INCLUSIVE or LA CARTE. rN»rJRI»ANSfiI» ORILL FINEST NOME FOOD EXCELLENT CUISINE AND SERVICE AFTER DINNER DANCES EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY No Extra Charge for after Dinner Dancing The "Europe" Orchestra renders light music on the verandah and during meals every day. -4_ I153 words
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Advertisement44 1932-03-31 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Lentheric lipstick Page 9. The new Gillette Page 6. Little's annual sale Page 8. It is on the road again Page 3. The pride of California crehids Page 13. CHRYSLER SATISFACTION 1 1 IT™ y~~~ji Ward off Sudden CHIUS j and des'roy44 words
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Advertisement11 1932-03-31 1 There is ni, better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article72 1932-03-31 2 Utuler the auspices of the Committee of the Relief Fund of China, organised by the Singa*ore Chnese Chamber of Commerce, a dance -will be held m aid of the siifferers m China on Friday al the Nen- World Dance Hall 1 >vhicn hi* been kindly U nt72 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE
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Article378 1932-03-31 2 Singapore, Mar. 34. Business during the past week has been Kieatly interfered with by the Easter holidays and Mm share markets have been almost entirely neglected. In spite of the reduction m the Bank rate. Sterling continues to find strong support and the London New York cross-rate,378 words
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Article210 1932-03-31 2 March 30. SELLING 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 ***** London, demand 2 3 25:32 London, T.T. 2 3 3,4 Lyons. Paris, demand 1070 Hamburg, demand 170 New York,210 words
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Article69 1932-03-31 2 March 30. Tin 100 Tons $61.00 Gambler 13 Pfrpper White 27 »4 Flake Tapioca 3 Pearl Sago Bmall 4%. Copra. Sun dried 5.65 Sago, flour 2.15 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per 2 tins §.18 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per 2 Una 4.78 Socony Motor Gasoline ex pump per British Imperial69 words
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Article173 1932-03-31 2 THE ABROAD 1 British Radio Official Service) Mar 19 26 29. Amsterdam 9.05 9.29 9.35 Kw.iens 287 '.e 295 300 Bombay Is. 6 532 d. Is. 6 9'64d. Is. 6 5 32d. Berlin 15 5 16 15.70' 15.7§. Brussels 26 26 13,16 27 132 Bucharest 607% 637 2 656 Rio173 words
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Article137 1932-03-31 2 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association J New York. Mar. 28 39. American Can. Com. 62 63 Cities Service 5v 5% Colombia Gas and Elec. 12 S 12">. .Curtis Wright 1% 1% Electric Bond and Share 6 7 v 7% Gen. Electric 18 S 17137 words
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450 1932-03-31 2 Singapore. Mar. 3*. The period of this review is noteworthy for tine official atuiouncement of the impracticability of introducing rubber restriction, which decision has had a most depressing effect on the market and made more than ninety per cerr* of dollar rubber shares practically unmarketable.450 words
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Article239 1932-03-31 2 Yesterday's Alterations Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang (£> 24s 25s Ayer Hitani (5s > 9s 6d 10s 6d c.d. Hong Kong Tin (ss). 12s 13s Kill m trhall tbst 8s 9s Kinta Dredge ($1) 70 SO Kl&ng River (sl> 60 70 Penawats ($1) 30 34 Raub Aust 20.25239 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement496 1932-03-31 2 BUSINESS CARDS. MUSLIM KHAN CO., 37, JAVA ROAD. BOOK BINDERS. Orders promptly executed CHARGES MODERATE. FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO., Nos. I*3, Penhati Road, off Lavender Streot Phone 6075. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Wort— Lowest Bates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS REPAIRERS, I 14A496 words
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Advertisement692 1932-03-31 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are no* Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tender* may rx obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary Fittings at: Nos. 7 and 9 Nassim Road. No. 1 Eber Road,692 words
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Advertisement668 1932-03-31 2 NOTICES. *i SINGAPORE LMPtOVRMRNT TRUST. Amendment No. 1 <>t y r > to the General Improvem^ Plan under Section 50 of the Singapore lmpr<>\ etmrni Ordinance. PLAN OF PKOPOSH) AMKNtfe LAYOUT FOR TRUST I.ANDs v BALESTIER Ro \|> Notice to owners or reputed (lWnn perty affected by the plan. Whereas668 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous133 1932-03-31 2 f* r THE WEEK iff Thursday. "Ist. High Water. 04.06. 7.2 ft.. 20.08. 6.5 ft. Annual meet me St. Andrew's Mission Hospital. 5 p.m. Football: Div. 111. Bramtoco vs. Monopolies, S.H.B. ground. Fairer Cup final: Municipal Electric Dept. vs. Health Dept., Jalan Besar Stadium. Boxing: Gunboat Jack vs. Al Rivers.133 words
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Article963 1932-03-31 3 An Ancient Art Conies Back 1 1.t.m1: ii. Feb. 27. One cf the mo-t interesting of the exhibitions m Loncbn last week was the exhibition of mcdels of old v.cr vessels i-hat has been he-used !IB a little rocn en the premises cf the Architectural Association.963 words
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Article182 1932-03-31 3 The Prince Thanks The Newspapers The Company of Newspaper Makers, the youngest City guild, is the first to respond to the Prince of Wales' recent "Call to Youth." The Prince was informed by MY. R. D. Blnmenfeld. the Master of the Company, at its inaugural dinner m182 words
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Article191 1932-03-31 3 No Sunday Stage Dance m Newcastle Mr. Jack Buchanan and his partner. Mr, Etrjel Stewart, were the victims cf a remarkable incident at Newcastle Paramount Theatre recently. The curtain was rung down on them m the middle of a song and dance act during a charity concert.191 words
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Article19 1932-03-31 3 Dr. A. W. H. Smith has tx>e;> ftppototed 'o art M dical Superintendent, Central II r-;i] pital, T,;::jor.i; RunbUtSß.19 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement159 1932-03-31 3 IT'S ON THE ROAD AGAIN all TO REMIND YOU OF THE* USED -CAR SHOW WE ARF HOLDING AT OUR SHOW- ROOMS. ORCHARD RD. ON SATURDAY display NFXT APRIL 2ND THAT RED LORRY OF OURS WITH WJii THE GOOD USED CAR MOUNTED ON i IT i haxe WE WILL HAVE MANY159 words
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Advertisement179 1932-03-31 3 THERE IS NO RESTRICTIONTO THE USE OF— aP^^^^Sn%Oa^HßaWaHi»n^^nli ■Jh.*«i'»"' v^ JadßU 1 annffl la^^^^^ t^^^^^^^^^ fsh 1 1 a^^^^^r v^V^^^^^^> vani aanpfi^ar^^*^ j^i^a^^^^ vaaaW. Ha^^BKi^aanaitßM A^aaal I A. jaaanV il iA\ aaaw LT RENOLD CHAIN DRIVES For light of heavy work, large or small horse-powers, high or low speeds, long179 words
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Article, Illustration286 1932-03-31 4 THE centenary of the death of Goethe was celebrated a few days ago at Frankfurt. The picture shows the house where Goethe lived. MR. ANDREW MELLON (right), the new U.S. Ambassador to London, with Mr. Ogden Mills who succeed* him m the Washington Treasury. The286 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement180 1932-03-31 5 VICTORIA THEATRE SATURDAY Next Apr. 2nd atf 9. 3o p.m. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE Ist BATTALION THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT. Present THEIR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE REVUE TAN6LIN TIT-BITS IN AID OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND Girls A Real Beauty Chorus WONDERFUL COSTUMES DIRECT FROM THE LOCAL DHURSIE L SNAPPY SONGS, DANCES AND BURLESQUES.180 words
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Advertisement278 1932-03-31 5 The FINEST THEATRE. T^e Best Pic ures. I Nightly One of the finest Paramount Pictuip of the year. Adapted from CHARLES DlCKENsTimmortal story. DOMBEY and SON M GEORGE BANCROFT m "RICH MAN'S FOLLY" n with FRANCES DEE, ROBERT AMES [AND JULIETTE COMPTON Millions have read this great! story Now it278 words
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Advertisement162 1932-03-31 5 to-Bay^ EVENING 6.15 and 9.15 More Love, Laughter Wit packed into a single picture THAN YOUVE EVER SEEN BEFORE NOEL COWARD'S most brilliant and successful comedy. UNQUESTIONABLY the best and Smartest Show this Year BOOKING AT ROBINSON'S. CAPITOL MONDAY, APRIL 4th, at 6.15 p.m. SPECIAL CHARITY PERFORMANCE IN AID OF162 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY
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Article232 1932-03-31 6 Top Positions m the Table Unchanged IFiom Cur Own Correspondent! London. Mar. x. Saturday's Scottish Rugby Championship muu hes left the position at the top of the table unchanged. Edinburgh Academicals had a 13-5 VtrtOfJ 99m Edinburgh University, and Gala stored 10 points without reply from Langholm. It232 words
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Article237 1932-03-31 6 BOMBAY STEWARDS ON WAR PATH Jockeys and Trainers Punished Bombay. Mar. 16. W. Barnett. who w;-s Uh leading jockey of We tern India until an accident m 1930 put him out of action, has now been granted a Trainer's Licence. He will train for Cclonel Zcrawarsingh. who intends to make237 words
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Article259 1932-03-31 6 Well- Known Indian Trainer Dies Bombay. Mar. 16. Trn- death occurred of the veteran trainer T. HarrLson at St. George's Hospital. Bombay, m the early hours of this morning. Harrison, vho was 62 years of age. was laid up with pneumonia for the past two or three259 words
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Article157 1932-03-31 6 Oxford Lead m Foursomes London, Mar. 22 At Lytham Oxford played surprisingly good foursomes golf to lead Cambridge by three matches to two at the end of the first day m Inter- Varsity Golf, which was marred by a break m two mouths' drought. Oxford led by four157 words
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Article1417 1932-03-31 6 FLAT RA CING Prospects for th Coming Season ondcn, Mar. 0. In tea days' time we shall welcoming the itart of the 1932 flat racing ason. Recently I have been visiting promimr stabl'-s m the country, with the fixed intent n of getting to know their strength during th« pbttlnfi1,417 words
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Article101 1932-03-31 6 India's Youngest Star Shines Well Calcutta. Mar. 17. R. E. Palia. tUc vcungest r::mber of tlf Indian team to visit England n ;r, ma.th covered himself with glory m a match between tht All-India team and the Crescent Club of Lahore at Patiala. When play was continued yesterday the101 words
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Article81 1932-03-31 6 Frank Greenwood Resigns LoroUn. Mmnh 22. The Yorkshire county cricket capUln. Fmnk Greenwood, has resigned owln« to business claim*. M -mbprs and u\tendl:.g MHMbtn Chinese Volunteer Rifle Club aie Mfced that the annual membership subscription i"m eed to .-Mid HM C«» to the Hon. Treaourer co The81 words
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Advertisement258 1932-03-31 6 Shampoo Yourself wick Culieura Soap Anoint the ftcalpwith mhurn *M nt ra«*n< Then fhampoo with atiudft of ulirura Soup and quite warm water. Kuw fc thoroughly. Sample each Soap. Ointment and Tal- urn free upon request, from Mulltr A Phippw Malaya i Limited, I'nion RuilHintf. Sintfapore. 1/JD JIHS PIUS M258 words
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Advertisement503 1932-03-31 6 \7OUR Gillette dealer has been supplied with a M&mL^ Wg**3UJ*±*J fjKfo*^ J. number of Gillette "Good Will" Sets, containing JBffff^^^T'fc^r'? iCTT 4&& the marvelous, New, positive-reuistration Gillette ■llS^'^ -^_^^l^ Safety Razor and 5 wonderful, super-keen, double- flfefj edged, double-service Ntir Gillette Blades unques- J^Mp^^i^^V^^^^^B^^^^KK tionably the finest blades ever made.503 words
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6421 1932-03-31 7 COMMISSION MAJORITY FAVOURS MR. HULL 'S BONUS PROPOSED $30,000 FOR PONTIAN ENGINEER YESTERDAY'S LONG DEBATE MR. MARGOUOUTH'S NEGATIVE FINDS LITTLE SUPPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OBJECTIONS At yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the motion was moved by Mr. L. C. Margoliouth to negative the recommendation that a bonus of $30,0006,421 words
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924 1932-03-31 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1932. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE It has been the custom for a fairly long period of years for the occasion of the annual meetings of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce to be devoted to a review of general trade conditions since the last meeting,924 words
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Article327 1932-03-31 8 The hon'ble Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule and Mrs. Sproule, 0.8. E., are proceeding on leave by the Rajputana to-morrow. A proclamation has been issued extending the operation of the restriction on immigration of Chinese labourers for a further period of three months from April Ist. Members and friends of327 words
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Article32 1932-03-31 8 It is stated In our advertisement columns that sweepstakes is showing at the Pavilion to-night. This is incorrect as to-night is the opening night of the Universal Picture Strictly Dishonourable.32 words
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Article1988 1932-03-31 8 WATER AND ITS USES ROTARY ADDRESS AT TIFFIN-BUT NOT OF IT THE POWER ASPECT Without necessitating practical testing of its qualities as a beverage water was under discussion at the weekly tiffin of the Singapore Rotary Club at the Aedlphi Hotel yesterday, when Mr. D. J. Murnane, Municipal Water Engineer,1,988 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement153 1932-03-31 8 P|| CANADIAN CLUB Mjk whisky HiDUIHB with w "?&y/ DRY GINGER ALE 9MB&&U4, A real thirst quencher. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinance* of Hong Ksng\ (Incorporated m Shanghai) ZOl CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. BY SPECIAL N^^ljl^lf T M THE APPOINTMENT v mSj KING OF153 words
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Advertisement49 1932-03-31 8 DON'T PARK YOUR CAR ON A BEND, says a motor authority. A driver who recently ran into some iron railings succeeded m bending his car on a park. Is your "GAFLAC" MOTORCAR POLICY renewed "SAY NO MORE" GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.49 words
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Article91 1932-03-31 9 HUNDREDS TRAPPED TERRIFIED STAFF JUMPS FROM WINDOWS MANY CASUALTIES I Reuters Bervice] Zagreb, Yufo Slav;a, Mar. 30. Hundreds of people were trapped by fire f tUowtaf a.i explosion m the studios of the Star Film Company which destroyed the main staircase cf a seven storey building,91 words
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Article165 1932-03-31 9 Brief Ministerial fßeuter'3 Service] Parts, March 29. It is officially announced t-hat M. Tardieu and II Flandin. Minister of Finance, will go i London on April Tor a conversation with MacEK nald and other British Ministers on April 4. returning to Paris the following day. I British Radio165 words
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Article106 1932-03-31 9 I Another 20 Per Cent Cut Expected (British Radio Official Service Rugby, Mar. 30. All shlpplni companies running passenger serin ross the North Atlantic will be represented It a conference m Brussels to-day when a further reduction m fares will be considered. Tiic subject has been under consideration106 words
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Article70 1932-03-31 9 Sequel to Scene Outside Japanese Embassy Reuter's Service] Washington. March 30. :iteen radicals were fined $100 to $300 or rty to sixty days imprisonment for their part m the disturbance outside the Japanese Emhaaqr on Saturday. Several people were Injured m a clash which o-rurred outside the Japanese70 words
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Article66 1932-03-31 9 Covernment Arranging a [Reuter's Servtc«] Stockholm, Mar. 30. i sequel to the Kreuger and Toll crisis the rnment has arranged a loan of 100.000.000 to maintain the liquidity of the Skandl>ka Kredit Aktiebolag which was badly m. Swedish private banks likewise are mised assistance of 50,000.000 kronor, while66 words
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Article71 1932-03-31 9 Big Haul by Armed Men [Reuter's Service] Minneapolis, Mar. 30. i machine guns, shot guns and pistols to •rce their demands 3«ven robbers held upj mtlying branch of the North-Western »nal Bank at the opening hour and seized o cash and $150,000 securities, the vhole ion taking less71 words
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Article42 1932-03-31 9 yayment for German Machinery [neuter's Service] Ri«a, March 29. n ignment of 116 cases of Soviet, gold through enroute from Moscow to Berlin. the second of a series of payments for 'tural and other machinery bought by "-t in Germany.42 words
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Article119 1932-03-31 9 COMMISSION DEBATE Question to Go to Governor The Committee recommendation to pay a bonus of $30,000 to Mr. G. B. O. HuU on completion of his work as Chief Resident Engineer, Johore Water Works, was the subject of a lengthy debate at the montnly meeting of119 words
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Article160 1932-03-31 9 Hopes for Four Power Conference [British Radio Official Service) Rurby. Mar. 29. The discussions with regard to the methods of approaching the Danubian problem continue. The British Government hopes it will be possible to arrange for a conference of the Pour Great Powers, to be followed by a160 words
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Article165 1932-03-31 9 Japan Not to Abandon Position i ßeuter's Service] London, Mar. 30. Japan obviously does not intend abandoning her position m Shanghai until her previous demands, especially the suppression of the trade boycott, have been conceded, says the Manchester Guardian. Apart from the fact that hostilities have ceased the positon165 words
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Article148 1932-03-31 9 Rum Runners to Blockade Kidnappers [Reuter's Service] New York, Mar. 30. Rum runners on the Atlantic seaboard are mobilising for the purpose of a blockade of the kidnappers who are reported to have the Lindbergh baby aboard a ship somewhere off the cosst. as a result of a148 words
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Article79 1932-03-31 9 New Bishop of Jerusalem [Reuter's Service] London, March 29. The Rev. George Francis Graham Brown has been appointed Bishop of Jerusalem. He was born at Lanehoo where his father was a missionary with the China Island Mission. [British Radio— Official Service] Rutfby. Mar. 30. The79 words
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Article68 1932-03-31 9 Government Measure to Support Credit [Renter's Service] Stockholm March 30. The Government, m co-operation with leading members of Parliament, are formulating a plan to support the credit of the most vulnerable institutions under the present conditions, and are presenting a Bill on the subject after the Easter recess.68 words
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Article739 1932-03-31 9 WAR OF ATTRITION MR. ARTER'S VIEW OF THE FUTURE P.A.M. MEETING [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. In the course of his presidential address at the annual meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya to-day the hon'ble Mr. J. S. Arter remarked that739 words
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Article58 1932-03-31 9 East African Visit Concludes [British Radio— Official Service] Ragby, Mar. 29. The Royal Air Force machines arrived at Heliopolis to-day on the conclusion of their East African flight. The flight from 216 Bomber Transport Squadron, which has flown from Heliopolis to Somaliland and is now on the way58 words
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Article72 1932-03-31 9 Queen Wilhelmina's D.E.I. Exhibition [Renter's Service] The Harne, Mar. 29. Queen Wilhelmina, who la a talented artist, intends to send to the Dutch Bast Indies at the beginning of 1933 a number of her own oil paintings and drawings to be exhibited In the interests of philanthropy.72 words
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Article513 1932-03-31 9 STOCKS RALLY $40,000,000 From Theatre Tax [Reuter's Service] New York, Mar. 29. Strenuous efforts which are being made at Washington to balance the budget were reflected m a rally of U.S. Government securities and the subsidence of European selling of dollars with the result that sterling513 words
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Article242 1932-03-31 9 Paramount Picture at the Capitol The story of Rich Man's Folly, the Paramount picture that opened at the Capitol yesterday, is rather suggested by Charles Dickens' Dombey and Son than adapted from it. George Bancroft is rapidly gaining a large following of those who like the manly242 words
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Advertisement105 1932-03-31 9 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, March 30. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £120 3|16 (£llB 7|16). Forward £1213/ 4 (£ll9y 8 j The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Wil"' 11 notify to-day's105 words
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Advertisement149 1932-03-31 9 LENTHERIC LIPSTICK Y*u will just love this new creation of Lentheric. Apply a small quantity on the lips m the morning. THEN HAYE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, TEA, DINNER. YOUR LENTHERIC LIPSTICK STAYS ON ALL DAY. PURFUMERIE LENTHERIC. PARIS. Obtainable From ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) Singapore Kuala Lumpur Ab149 words
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Advertisement873 1932-03-31 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. THRICE MONTHLY SERVICE LIVERPOOL, HAVRE AND GLASGOW. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. PERSEUS For M lies. Havre. L'don. R dam and H873 words
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Advertisement419 1932-03-31 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Go., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) I "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer. Due spore. Sails Spore. s KASAMA For Mfer^illes. Havre, London, Rdam and Hamburg In Port Apr. l OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. «s419 words
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Advertisement379 1932-03-31 10 P. &> O. British India and A pear Lines. (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S C.OVKKNmi v LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAI'W Tonnage Sin^aporr. Tonna«e 5,,.. mm RANPURA 17,000 Apr.379 words
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Advertisement757 1932-03-31 11 TO NAPLES, MARSEILLES. LONDON. ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROUGH. KASHIMA MARU T 10.000 Apr. 7 8 5 FUSHIMI MARU T. 11.000 June 2 3 J V MARD T 12.000 Apr 19 20 HAKOZAKI MARU T 10.500 June 15 16 T 10.500 May 4 5; TERUKUNI MARU T. 12.000 June 27 30757 words
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Advertisement390 1932-03-31 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <Jhvd AM KaKICAJN^ B€ AJUL/ L/INE 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 EVERY390 words
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Advertisement860 1932-03-31 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ TIDO RE— Thursday. March 31. Selat Pandjang. Bengkalis, Soengei-Pafcning, Siak •ad Pm-kan-Baroe. PALOPO Thursday. March 31. Singkawang. Pemangkat and Selalqui GEN. VERSPYCK— Thursday, March 31. Letong, Kramat. Tarempa. Genting and Midst. MAROS Priday. April 1. Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat. Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas and Rengat OP TEN NOORT—860 words
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Article502 1932-03-31 12 The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S.. during the period from March 12th 18th, 1932, inclusive, and are available for public use m th« Reference Library, Pullerton Building, Singapore. Application may be made by members of the public resident502 words
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Article166 1932-03-31 12 Two Important Appointments lon don. Mar. 11. Two important appointments have been made m regard to the working of the re-constructed 1 Royal Mail Steam Packet group. Sir Frederick Lewis and Mr. Richard Duming Holt have accepted the Chairmanships respectively of the operating companies, comprising the Royal166 words
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Article95 1932-03-31 12 A number of foreign ships have already passed under the Hungarian flag and now a similar movement is taking place m regard to Jugoslavia. The Jugoslavian shipping law of May 31, 1929, grants exemption from all public taxes to all native river and shipping undertakings and ship-building yards. This provision95 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement670 1932-03-31 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 (7,376 tons) and the SS MANOOLA (5.352 tons). [Cargo only.l ss. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de670 words
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Advertisement584 1932-03-31 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. Inc. (Incorporated fir U.S-A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Sails Due New York M.S. SILVERCTPRESS Apr. 12 Apr. 18 May 23 M.S. SILVERWALNUT May 3 May 9 June 13 M.S. SILVERPALM May 24 May584 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous685 1932-03-31 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pjn. and Thursday 7JO ajn. Keda-h Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 7 pjn. Kuantan (via Jerantuti 7 pjn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday j and Saturday 7 p.m Seremban, Kuala Luc-pur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Sia.n 7.30 a.m. F.MJB., Batu Anam, Bate685 words
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Miscellaneous122 1932-03-31 12 Maros. Dut. 362, from Indn&rl 30, for Indrag.rl April 1. Alipore, Brit. 3,241 from Bombay 30, for Hong Kong 30. Mata Hari, Brit. 510, from Penang 30, for Penang via ports April 2. Lipis, Brit. 462, from Port Dickson 30, for Malacca 31. Franken, Ger. 4,820 from Bremen 30, for122 words
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Article17 1932-03-31 13 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane from Batavia on Tuesday Mr. Lundon, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Unbehaun. Mrs. Bailey.17 words
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Article11 1932-03-31 13 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane yesterday: Miss Jordan. Mr. Schupf. i11 words
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105 1932-03-31 13 GUN PRACTICE NEDERLAND ROYAL MAIL LINE Owners and masters of shipping ore requested to keep their vessels as clear of the range as possible during the light gun practice, which will take place frcm the undermentioned place on the dates stated below commencing at 8 a.m. A red flag will105 words
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Article264 1932-03-31 13 Arrangements for Interchange of Tickets Arrangements have been concluded between the Nederland Royal Mail Line and the following Steamship Lines for the interchange of tickets, viz Rotterdam Lloyd Royal Mail Line Peninsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company, Orient Line, Blue Funnel Line, Canadian -Australian Line, Union Royal Mail Line and British264 words
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Article478 1932-03-31 13 Employers and Hampered Industry The Shipbuilding Employers' Federation have opened negotiations with the unions \n the industry on a number of important questions affecting shipbuilding costs and practices. The employers claim that certain extra allowances paid to both timeworkers and pieceworkers were originally granted m circumstances which no478 words
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Article452 1932-03-31 13 Increasing A Liner's Speed i Last year, m order to bring the speed of their passenger line" Indrapoera up to 17 knots so as more easily to maintain their j passenger trade to Java with the smallest number of ships, the Rotterdam Lloyd decided to remove the single-acting452 words
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Article459 1932-03-31 13 Heavy Demand for Tonnage to Japan During the past few weeks distinctly more activity was noted m. the tanker-chartering section for both clean and dark oil tonnage, and the volume of business negotiated latterly was the largest seen for a long while past, whilst a slightly better undertone459 words
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Article61 1932-03-31 13 quired when the very preservation of the industry is involved, one modern requirement is interchangeability of labour, and the employers v/ill show that production costs could be largely reduced by willingness on the part of the unions to be guided not by what has been done m the past but61 words
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Advertisement409 1932-03-31 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD; SINGAPORE, elephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include409 words
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Advertisement288 1932-03-31 13 TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA AND MOST OF THE U.S.A. W/ Q he^ e^ Sc^ n Ju Route lt of th Canadian National Kailway^ \I/ cc^ h f h f A of the n»rvellous Canadian Rockies— stay at Jasper £99 Park Lodge m the heart of wondrous mountain beauty or travel288 words
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Article48 1932-03-31 14 A Woman of 101 Looks at Life •The world i% very wicked. and noisy" '•22 t* h W MTS Mary Ann Buxton, of the Wimbledon Almsl.ouses, Wimbledon Common b^day UP lmpessiom ot on her 101 st I Mrs. Buxton was born at Bury St Rrtm,,^H«.48 words
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Article418 1932-03-31 14 Moslems Worship m An English Town Allah-U-Akbar Allah-u-Akbar Allah-u-Akbar Allah-u-Akbar A black-hailed yjuth m a lounge ?,uit stood on the edge of a fountain m a garden at Woking and. placing his hands against his jears, to shut out all communication with the outer world, intoned these words m418 words
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Article233 1932-03-31 14 Only Sun vinjr Deck (MBttr on Salvage Trip i A A nmrivlni deck c Iper of th I aj pointed Belva i m LtiMt.;ma E\[)c( ion. nd L soon direct sw. pirn: open wrack oi the eat Cunard torpedoed by ti Qermati the cotit of Ii land <m233 words
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Article60 1932-03-31 14 lag of •(■•niens h(.i, rhara<t< l< ChK :y had its birth In I ua.s nor /crumn m fix- WOrM I The nnon was t-nricj \r time a; together. The M an now. '-salaam-u-alitiktini '|H?ace with you and th. a Ml thi vorshlppfrs turn thMi rinrht. Tifn to the left Th.60 words
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Advertisement314 1932-03-31 14 l L 4 THE BEST IS NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOUR BABY! 4 4 THE future health and happiness of your baby is decided to-day and it depends 4 upon the food he lias m the first months 4 of his life. It is then that the foundation of 4314 words
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Advertisement862 1932-03-31 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED $ANK MERCANTILE BANK OF OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AKD CHINA |\UIA I T\\ THE >^i*fl^^ (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) liiUUXj LdlU, GfXQtfo %k (Incorporated m England i *Jy iE^fwsA.'V >T^ Paid up capital m 600,000 shares 1 H HMTIit? of £5 each £3 000 000862 words
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Miscellaneous691 1932-03-31 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a Mfct of stations which can be received In Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations, Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from691 words
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6140 1932-03-31 15 PROPOSED $30,000 FOR PONTIAN ENGINEER The weekly share market reports of Mrvsrs Fraser and Co., and Messrs Lyall and Evatt. will be found with other trade news on page 2. Conuir.it d tram Puge 7» •tut thai thai will BOfpaii Mr Maryollouth's luttaa (ApplaaatJ I>K. PATHY 1 1 I'athy spoke6,140 words
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Article142 1932-03-31 15 Girls Sports Club Entertainment IKinm Our Own Correspondent I H»b«a, Xuth 29. Tin- variety entertainment- jfivrn last night m the a^ -mblv hall of the High Srliuol by mrn^ber.s of the newly-formed OirLs* Spurt*. Club »us a liURf mccc«s m fart, the girls have given the impression that142 words
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Article117 1932-03-31 15 On Monday next. April 4th. at 6.15 |> mi llir Capitol Theatre arc wry kindly givin- a Ixvirftf performance m aid of the Child VfetfM* Society. "Old Eh«/Lsh." with George A-li--. its great attraction, will be put on for thi; .!v--performance only, and for thai* who railed117 words
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Article98 1932-03-31 15 Tiie Annual Genera] Meeting of S Andtrw Church Mission <ihr Missionary organ of It* Church of England In Singapore) will be brkfl under the presidency of the Bishop of Singapore on Wednesday. April 6th, at 7.30 pjn. In S Andrew's School Hall. Stamford Road. Report* of the work and accounts98 words
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Advertisement78 1932-03-31 15 l^to exceed m.OOO.WH) Assurance tn force over $35,*H>,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Beralte SetUements) 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 ol England and complies with the78 words
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Article718 1932-03-31 16 HOLIDAY LAWN TENNIS RAIN AT KLANG Matches Limited to a Singic Set Klang, March 28. I The Klang Clubs annual Easter open invitation tournament suffered as a result of the general bad weather conditions which affected l^ all sporting event m the country, to fMffaf], extents, during the Easter holidays.718 words
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Article381 1932-03-31 16 Yesterday's garrvs m the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament resulted as follows: Championship Doubles N. S. Wise and Roy Smith beat H. H. Markham and J. S. Nathan. 6 4, 6 4. R. P. Newell and H. S. Haskins beat W. G. Skey and W. R. King, 6381 words
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Article621 1932-03-31 16 FIRST DIVISION GAME Lightning Raids By Forwards S.C.F.A 4: Pulau Brani 1. The Firtt Division soccer go.m? between the S.C.F A. and Pulau Brani resulted m an easy ,win for the former by 4 l m a very scrappy name Both teams were considerably under strength,621 words
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Article121 1932-03-31 16 Malays Beat S.C.C. on Padang Malays 5; S.C.C 1. The Second Division League soccer match between the Malays and the S.C.C, which was played yesterday on the S.C.C. Padang before a tremendous crowd, resulted m a win for the former although the latt?r commenced strongly. The Club took121 words
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Article130 1932-03-31 16 Newcastle Beaten at Leicester I Reuters Service] London, Mar. 29. DIVISION I Birmingham 1, Manchester C. 5 Huddersfield 4, Liverpool Leicester 4, Newcastle DIVISION II B. elf ord 2. Wolverhampton 1. Leeds 1. Bradford City 1. DIVISION lll— (Southern) Northampton 3. Coventry 2 Lutcn 7, Norwich DIVISION130 words
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Article434 1932-03-31 16 SELANGOR MEETING Handicaps for First Day The 1. mdicaps for the first day of the Selangor Tur: Club spring meeting on April 2nd are: Race I. Pcnies: (Lass 2 Divn. 1 (41,, furs.): Capone 10, Miss Australia 8.9. Eternity 8.2, Black Auster I Boronia 8. Red Blazes434 words
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Article410 1932-03-31 16 Negri Sembilan Beat Malacca [From Ou: Own Correspondent I Malacca, March 29. The Nesrri Semiilan cricketers met the local eleven m a two-toy match on the Padang starting on Sunday morning and finishing the next day aftemoor. with the great victory of the visitors. Negri Sembilan I>L Innings410 words
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Article69 1932-03-31 16 The King's Practical Interest [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Rmgkok, March 3C. In oid?r to clear the financial difficulties el the S P.G. Mission the King has bought a parcel cf land owned by the Mission for 12.030 tica:s this enabling the school buildings to b? freed cf d:bt69 words
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Article83 1932-03-31 16 The Garrison Golf Club Mixed Foursomes were played on Tuesday, the best returns beingMr. and Mrs. S. H. Moss 43 9 34 Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Holmes-Smith 42 6 36 Ft.-Lieut and Mrs. J. D. Breakey 42 sȣ 36 >-'. Mts. Power and Mr. R. Renton83 words
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Article13 1932-03-31 16 It does not, I think, greatly matter how atm is pronounced. Dean WeUdon.13 words
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Article517 1932-03-31 16 BANKRUPT LAWYER A 42-Years Old Legacy to His Wife There was an echo from the '80's m a case that came before Mr. Justice Sproule yesterday m the Singapore Supreme Court for final disposal. It concerned the affairs of a Mr. C. K. E. Woods,517 words
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Article461 1932-03-31 16 Land Owner's Claim Against Municipality In the District Court yesterday Sham Makarim claimed compensation amount o to $15,000 frcm the Municipal Commissioners for alleged damag? to a plot of land of his through which the Municipality had buik an antimalarial drain. Mr. J. Laycock appeared on behalf of461 words
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Article50 1932-03-31 16 Before the Chief Justice m the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. S. 1303 31-O. K. R. S. T. Arumugam vs. K. R. S. S. P. Suppiah Chettiar. Before Mr. Justice A*Beckett Terrell m the 2nd Court at 11 a.m. S. 1438 31— Francis Zeigele vs: Brinkmann and Co.50 words
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Article73 1932-03-31 16 Tin, Copper and Gold Decline [British Radio— Official Service] Ru£b>. Mj;\ V). On the Metal Fxchange th re was a fill of £8 6s. 3d. m the price of tin to £118 3s. 9d per ton. which is the lowest touched since September 1931. Th£ quotation for copper73 words
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Article142 1932-03-31 16 Gunboat Jack vs. Rivers To-night Fight fans are reminded of the big fight tonight between Gunboat Jack and Al Rivers at the New World Arena. It will be a most interesting contest to witness So far Rivers has not had an opponent to extend him (u'lv but m Gunboat142 words
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Article179 1932-03-31 16 Noel Cowards Play at the Alhamhra i "Private Lives." st Ing Norm Rrbert Montfc< mny. ixned .i I :i at Aihambra Thi atn < rday th h The plot DCactnu manda iNurtnu Sin »nd 1:>, (ftcbeti I oftfMMqr) win- \<'< (i b ■< mse of t! r wild179 words
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Advertisement39 1932-03-31 16 SMITH PREMIER V^ TYPEWRITERS REDUCTION m PRICES OF MALAY MODEL MADE TO WRITE THE MALAY— ARABIC CHARACTER. FROM $225.00 TO 8190.00 NETT PRICES OF OTHER MODELS ON REQUEST FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS OR DEMONSTRATION APPLY Malaya Publishing House, Ltd. SINGAPORE.39 words
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