The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 April 1932
1932-04-26
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Title Section16 1932-04-26 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,630. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE. S.S. TUESDAY. APRIL 26, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article148 1932-04-26 1 Mr. C. W. A. Scctt. who is on a flight fn n. England to Australia arrived at Singapore yesterday evening well ahead of Mr. Butler's (reccrd holder) time Page 9. A dividend of 10 per cent, was declared at the annual meeting of Sze Hai Totig Rank—148 words
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Article186 1932-04-26 1 SHANGHAI NEGOTIATIONS I Router's Far Eastern Service I Nankin?, April 25. It b< reported that Sir Miles Lampsor.'s compromise proposals for resumption of Sino-Japan-ese negotiations are acceptable to China. It, is believed negotiations will shortly be reopened. lln entire meeting of the Indian Natk.ua.' Congress has been arrested186 words
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Article1384 1932-04-26 1 MARJORIF BINNIE - MARJORIF BINNIE I choose my title advisedly. South AfrtOO hi too vast a country'. MM cannot particularism about it. Around Cape Town and Durban ithas beautiful scenery and one might say '"South African flowers are simply gorgeous" but when, after a long, dusty, and1,384 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement183 1932-04-26 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE TO-MORROW TKA DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. INFORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCE KM to Midnight. PHONE 5381 (10 lines) YOU MUST— SPEND RACE NIGHT AT APRIL 30th ~The ADELPHI HOTEL183 words
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Advertisement36 1932-04-26 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 28th. DURING DINNER DANCE Positively the last appearance of MLLE. MURA SMIRNOVA In Spanish Dance Creations SPECIAL RACE DINNER AND DANCE On Saturday, April 30th, May 7th. 14th and 21st. EXTENSION TILL 2 A.M.36 words
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Advertisement191 1932-04-26 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. NOTICE Special Race Dinners and Dances will be neld on Saturdays: April 30th, May 14th and aist. Extension on Each Night Until 2. a.m. UP TO DATE GRILL. THE ecbope hotel lti^ Telephone 5341 (4 Lines) Singapore SEA191 words
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Advertisement198 1932-04-26 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Used car show Page 3. Comoys pipes Page 1 Little's provisions Page 8. Your breakfast beverage Page 6 The latest evening gowns Page 1. Get fitness from Hail's wine Pa.ge 6 Smith Premier typewriters art cheaper— Paee 16. CHRYSLER ENDURANCE I ECZEMA ON TOP OF BABY'S HEAD Had198 words
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Advertisement11 1932-04-26 1 There is nd better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article190 1932-04-26 2 Programme of drills up to and for week ending May Ist. 1932. Tuesday. p.m.. Drill Hall. N.C.O.s. Promotion] Claso. Examination; 5.15 p.m. D~ill Hall. "A") M.O.i Coy 30 yards Range and Coy. Parade; Armoured Car Section, Section Parade: "E" Chinese* Coy.. Coy. Parade; 2nd. Bn. Sig. ■BOHOB,190 words
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Article73 1932-04-26 2 Mr D. V Peters, ol the staff of the Aimlo-Chim-N, School. I ?x >h. is retiring from the sen ice ;tf the t>nd of this month. Mr Peters lias been Mrvin* the Methodist Mission in his capacity as teacher in different places (or more than a decade and by his73 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement496 1932-04-26 2 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY i 11. NUGENT* BUCKERIDGE ■If heat Class Work Lowest Rases. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone /tB9B. MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones Memorials in Stock Special Designs Made to Order Narnepla'es Supplied and Inscribed Prices Moderate. I poll496 words
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Advertisement635 1932-04-26 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby piven that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of suoh tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room. Municipal Offices v Supply of 100 Tons of best quality Quick Lime for the Water Department. Date635 words
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Advertisement264 1932-04-26 2 Germs of decay lurk in ugly film Prevent trouble— keep teeth free from film with this special film -removing tooth paste ¥F you were to allow your teeth to gently removes this film and reveals Xgo even one day without brush- the clean enamel surfaces of your ing them, a264 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous362 1932-04-26 2 THE WEEK Tofwday, 26th. High Water 00.54. 8.8 ft.. 14.55. 7.0 ft. .Singapore Psychological Society, Adelphi. Ayer Panas Rubber Estate annual meeting, Hongkong Bank Chambers, noon. Football: Div. m. Y.M.C.A. vs. Freser and Ifeave, Y.M.C.A. ground: Robinson's vs. Marine, S.H.B. ground; Bramtoco vs. M.P H Jalan Besar Golf: Garrison G.C.362 words
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Article2070 1932-04-26 3 Research Association's Sectional Conference Wliobo b<?lieveB that leather was orciained as the eternal material for bootmiking harbours foolishness in his heart. Good leather is probably the best material yet devised for the purpose, but substitutes are already known-rrubber compounds, etc.— which are better than poor leather." This2,070 words
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Article72 1932-04-26 3 I One of the most remarkable displays <>t quick, 'scoring seen on the Sydney Cricket Ground for ja long time WM that o f the young Pet* rsham .baUman, Cyril Solomon, who played for Ui»> combined Poidevin-Gray Shield team against the Wagga district, team. Solomon, who has. 1 played for72 words
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Advertisement116 1932-04-26 3 l imaio r I >S B i->uii">' v,'. 1 I I JB 'W, ~o vjjf A feast <■■ tor babu. j Every tin of M Milkmaid Sweetened Condensed Milk is a feast a series of feasts for a baby. That is how babies regard Milkmaid." They invariably like it and116 words
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Advertisement29 1932-04-26 3 CUT TO PERFECTION JB WITH /L2. I EAGLE and GLOBE saws SA WS~"MADE 'OF THE BRITISH STEEL ■fc^. Sole Agents United Engineers Limited. SINGAPORE (Incorporated in S.S.) BRANCHES I29 words
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Article1937 1932-04-26 4 Modern Aircraft in Warfare FLYING TOPICS Recent Battles Over Shanghai Are Women Bad Pilots? Blind Flying for "B" Pilots (By T. STANHOPE SPRIGG) (Special to the Free Press). London. THK iCCVOI trouble in Manchuria and Shanghai WMV MM IM occasions on which modern types of aircratt have iuirt.i( ip«ted in1,937 words
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Article, Illustration19 1932-04-26 4 A NEW giant air-liner under construction at the Junkers works at Dessau. The accommodation will include a smoking room.19 words
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Article, Illustration111 1932-04-26 4 Novel Studies in Design Is ever changing art about to introduce a new and,' novel ph. lately I The SyViney Bridge Lssue now fully acclaimed by collectors, is typical of the kind of stamp the new school is said to be after. They do not worry111 words
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Article1073 1932-04-26 4 French Airman Successfully Tests Anti-Crash Device Omn M ALBERT SAUVANT. the French airman. invented an anti-crash device for uot in aeroplanes, and made a successful drop when he was pushed over a precipice near Grnsse in an aeroplane from which the wings and engine had been1,073 words
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Article43 1932-04-26 4 Fifty pounds was ltft to the Lodge of Antiquity No. 2 "With the hope that the snuff boxes may be replenished when necessary", by Colonel H. O. Drake, of Oakley-street, Chelsea, S.W. who died on November 13 last, leavin? £6.423.43 words
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Article, Illustration1301 1932-04-26 4 Mystery of His Disappearance 1 ETTERS and dispatches written by Colonel P. H. Fawcett late in May. 1925. just belore he vanished into the threatening wilds of Matto Grosso. related his party's progress up to then and expressed confidence regarding the outcome of the expedition.1,301 words
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Article645 1932-04-26 4 •X'HE Vicomtcsse Violette de Sibour. who is a daughter of Mr. Gordon Selfridge. flew to the aid of the wHI-known French airwoman Itwyw Hilz. who had been forced down by engine trouble in the heart of Africa. After conveying a new engine to Mile.645 words
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Advertisement331 1932-04-26 5 VICTORIA THEATRE Commencing Wednesday, May 4th and Nightly at 9.30 p.m. THE SAN CARLO Italian Grand Opera Company ARRIVING BY THE CONTE ROSSO DIRECT FROM ITALY. L WEDNESDAY. MAY 4th. THURSDAY, MAY sth. 1L TROVATORE RIGOLETTO FRIDAY, MAY 6th. SATURDAY, MAY 7th i a daucmc CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA LA BOHEME AND331 words
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Advertisement343 1932-04-26 5 Everybody's talking about This Great British Entertainment AT THE CAPITOL FIRST IN THE FIELD WITH AMAZING PICTURES of the Year's Most Exciting Racing Event THE GRAND NATIONAL, 1932 Exclusively Photographed By PATHE'S BRITISH GAZETTE Screened as Special Supporting attraction with British and Dominion's Brilliant adaptation of FREDERICK LONSDALE'S Sparkling Story343 words
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Advertisement518 1932-04-26 5 Astounding realism that will make you gasp in a superb dramatic story of man's homeric battle with Nature ELEANOR BOARDMAN MONTE BLUE in THE FLOOD *n o Marie Dressier in her grandest riot of Comedy EMMA Wj^JBMJL 4(^m^V jfti* T"^littT l^B^ah "^v X^ Foods Made from the purest milk of518 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article517 1932-04-26 6 Ireland's Victory at Paisley IFrm Oiu Own Correspondent/ London, Mat. 29. Scotland and Ireland were favoured with ideal conditions when they met on the grounds of the Anchor Club at Blackball. Paisley on Saturday afternoon, and the visitors won by 3 goals to 0. The attendance, however, was517 words
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Article331 1932-04-26 6 Great Victory Over Charlie Smith [From Our Own Correspondent] London. Mar. '.*>. Jack Petersen undertook the most serious ta^k of his career up to date when he met Charlie Smith of Deptford in a fifteen-round contest at the Greyfriars Hp.ll. Cardiff, on Bank Holiday. Fully 8.000 people were331 words
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Article144 1932-04-26 6 While playing for Bern,' Hill, Forest of Dean, against Gloucester Second Fifteen, at Coleford, Ralph W,hite, a Berry Hill player, collapsed after being struck by the ball and died within ten minutes. White, who was 24 years old and lived at Joyford. near Coleford. was playing at centre three-quarter. It144 words
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Article399 1932-04-26 6 The Race for League Leadership (From Our Own QpffCipondHM 1 .11 ti«l<> ii. April There wm k possibility ol tht Seottt LbmlK Championship being settled on Sat.mta.v A Motherwell victory at Firhil! and a Bangcn defeat at Cowden:>eath would huve ended tin race, but Motherwell yielded a print399 words
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Article311 1932-04-26 6 New Scottish Records [Prom Our Own Correspondent I London. April .*>. The spring championships of the Scottish Amateur Athletic Association were decided at Hampden Park. Glasgow, on Saturday afternoon, under splendid weather condition's. The .sun shone, there was no wind, and the track was fast. As a result the311 words
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Article202 1932-04-26 6 Edinburgh Academical* Win [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London. April 5. At Murraytteld on Saturday the tenth of tin annual series of senior seven-a-side Rugby ■potts, f.rganised by the Edinburgh clubs in aid of the funds of the Royal Infirmary. Edinburgh, won by Edinburgh Academicals, who defeated Dunfermline in202 words
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Article75 1932-04-26 6 Playing magnificent forcing tennis. S. A. Rumjahn last week overwhelmed E. C. Fine her in the final of the Hong Kong open singles tennis championship, to win the title for the second time in his career by three sets to one. The scores in his favour were 6 2, 675 words
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Advertisement350 1932-04-26 6 IHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIHUIIU breakfast J| In tvrry home "OTaltine" O^7 _^^^k should be the daily bevcr- r^^^S^ V health of every member of J)U tftTfiJT the family and fortifies M%t them against coughs, colds > and other similar ailments OvaltJne" stands supreme V^_ as the beverage which, at the lowest cost, most350 words
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Advertisement291 1932-04-26 6 I ».>i.«..t.(.i '*JB^Si I y^ Fitness from I J Halls .JH^Hairs Wine I -~fefe^^T Strength- I y n^ Z^^ isiP^V''''frw' -t* 1 r Sv .M "nf I T Taking Hsil's Wins is the surest wav I of getting, mnd keeping, the strength that means lasting fitness. Hall's Wine can put291 words
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Article1189 1932-04-26 7 BRITISH LAW \KTIt IKS WHICH WILL HAVE TO BE SENT BACK BELOW STANDARD I From Our Own Correspondent] London, April 12. BOOM nnr a^> I belie v.- Lady Clement! established M Arts ;uid Omfti movement among in Mal.iy.t Evidently they must dom ;i g.>od deal of useful1,189 words
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Article699 1932-04-26 7 PUBLIC ALARM Greater Use of The Press Urged I Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Mar. 29. Tlii' publ.r Ls getting alarmed over the conlinuancr of undetected crime. There is strong support for the call that Scotland Yard should make greater use of the Press In mysteries such699 words
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Article105 1932-04-26 7 BREWERY FOR BANGKOK I From Our Own Correspondent 1 Bangkok. A well-known Siamese merchant, Phya Bhirom Bhakdi. an enthusiastic cinema film fan golfer and successful man of business, is leaving for Europe to study conditions of brewtm in cooler climes. He ha* the ambition to itart a brewery in Bangkok,105 words
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Article625 1932-04-26 7 MR. J. RYDER, A.C.P. Reminiscences of Early Police Days At Um end of this month. Mr. J. Ryder, Acting A.vsistant Commissioner of Polite, Ipoh, will be retiring on well-earned pension after 28 years of service in Malaya «.says the Times of Malaya). Mr. Ryder was born625 words
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Article341 1932-04-26 7 Mr. I). R. A. Hoblyn Married in Penang: The redding took place on Friday at St. George's Church, Penang. of Mr. Donald Robert Armstrong Hoblyn, manager of the Borneo Co., Ltd.. Penang. and the well-known Malayan cricketer and all-round sportsman, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Armstrong341 words
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Article53 1932-04-26 7 An order for 21 super-speed printing presses of the total value of £100,000 has been placed by the Soviet Russian authorities with Messrs. R. Hoe and Co. of Borough-road S.E. Tills will mean the re-employment of 1,000 workers who have been out of xvork for eighteen months as a result53 words
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Article1513 1932-04-26 7 LEVY ON SALARIES K < Employers' Duty Under New Law I Prom Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok, April 20. lor some time past the cil.zens of Siam have e been aware that the Government was preparing j. a salary tax. and the Gazt ttv issued this week, makes1,513 words
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710 1932-04-26 7 SPECIAL INVESTIGATION City Schemes May Divert Vital Streams London, April 12. Although it is only two years since the •ompletion of the biggest undertaking to trengthen St. Paul's that had been made in its history, yet another important scheme to snsure the safety710 words
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Article806 1932-04-26 7 SITTING ON VOLCANO I.R.A. Recruiting the Unemployed I Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Mar. 31. The Free State is bark in 1916. That is th* position to-day. The country Ls sitting: on a volcano wiiich will erupt unless a mirach* happens. The Irish Republican Army806 words
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Article184 1932-04-26 7 £1,700 for Famous Song [From Our Own Correspondent London, Mar. Three Burns manuscripts which belonged tn» the late Mrs. Agnes Harriet Dunlop, who acquired them by inheritance, were sold at Sotheby's last week. The first, a manuscript of Burn's famous soni^"Oh, my luv is like the red,184 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article45 1932-04-26 8 MACKIE— At Batu Cajah Hospital, on April 21st. 1932. to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mackie. Bruas. Perak. Federated Malay States, a son. BIRD— On April 23rd. 19b2. at Batu Gajah Hospital, to Mr, and Mrs. G. L. F. Bird of Ipoh. a daughter.45 words
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Article36 1932-04-26 8 GIBBONS- HARDING— On April 9. 1932. at Hampstead Parish Church. Arthur Ronald, younger sen ot the late C. E. Gibbons and Mrs Gibbons, to Phyllis Morian. only daughter of Mr and Mrs. F. Allcioft Harding.36 words
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748 1932-04-26 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1932 MALAYA'S TIN BURDEN The extracts from the London financial papers which we published yesterday in connection with the decision of the International Tin Committee recommending to the participating countries the drastic curtailment of output by a further 20.000 tons a year are interesting748 words
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Article137 1932-04-26 8 Capbain Miers. Miss L. Cummins. Miss M. T. Cummins. MLss Butterfield. Messrs. J. Finlay. R. B. Aries. F. C Baiton. F. C. Duval and F. D. Ward were passengers to Penan» bv Ihe Kedah on Friday. A lecture on The History ol the < Protestant > Reformation 1 will be137 words
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Article214 1932-04-26 8 [Fivm Our Own Correspondent 1 lpoh. April 24. In thrillinp match ;U lpoh on Saturday and Sunday In which the lpoh Club, left to yet 17 in ten minutes on Sunday evening, could only tic a splendid innings by Dennison-Smith saved the visitors from what looked on214 words
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Article98 1932-04-26 8 The following are the refculis of the swimming rompetitions held at the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool en Friday: Junior 40 yards breast stroke scratch Ist Chua Swee Teck. (Record time 26 4 r 5 seconds'*. 2nd. Lee Hin Ming. < Record time 27 25 seconds), 3rd. Sim Boon98 words
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Article574 1932-04-26 8 T»vo Members of Tamil Community Accused Tiie preliminary inquiry into the circumstances regarding an alleged forgery by two well-known members of the Jaffna Tamil community, named Coomaru Shanmugam and Mariamuthu Sittampalam, the latter being formerly in the Bankruptcy Office, was continued in the Second Police Court ye terdav574 words
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Article167 1932-04-26 8 To Take Evidence in Penang Penan*. April 24. The Retrenchment Committee will visit Penang early next month and hold their sittings in the Governor's Office from the sth to the 9th. Several local heads of departments will Kive evidence before the Committee. J This committee, it will be167 words
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Article116 1932-04-26 8 Two Japanese Before Magistrate Two Japanese named Toktvo Tawahirn and Tckuiji Wayhara. who were arrested on Saturday afternoon at No. 13 Malay Street, were produced in the District Police Court yesterday morning and charged with possession of rtuti ;blliquor, distilling liquor and possession of a still at116 words
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Article31 1932-04-26 8 Under the auspices- of the Methodist Mission. Paya Tebar. a Prayer Meeting will be held »t the Hall on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Mr. Daniel E. Simdiam will be the speaker. <31 words
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Article316 1932-04-26 8 VICTIM OF THK SLUM I' Brother of Mr. Tan Kheam Hock Drowned in Penan 1 I From Our Own Correspondent Pntvutg. %pnl The body of a Chinese with one n.pe tied round hi* waist :<nrt Uv fastened to a stont on rtie beach was disc early this316 words
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Letter68 1932-04-26 8 "IN BLI T E CABARFT To the Editor. Sir.— l haw received cheque Atford for $570.00 brhifc th» pr.-c^ds performance of thLs Cabaret held OS A;-r at tin* Adelphi Hctel. and I siv.ill \>. obliged if yt'u will kindly gt*g pubhrtt\ I gratitude to Mrs. Alford68 words
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Article275 1932-04-26 8 Retirement of Mr. K. S. De Souza !From Our Own Corrcspond-i Malacca, \pril Mr R. S. de Souza. the pnsidun Junior Civil Service Association Mala- i given an 'at home on the OMWWM Mi retirement from Government servi< t sion. by the members of the Avs.terday at the275 words
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Article69 1932-04-26 8 A rabarrt on original lines will br piWI by Mr. A J Ooddard at the Ack-lplu Hi roof garden OB April 30th. May 7th 14th 21st. at 9.30 p.m. The fntin n«tt ]n <> will br equally divided b«'twet*n th«- Kx S i A^sociatitm and St. Andrew's Clmnh69 words
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Advertisement203 1932-04-26 8 j CALDBECK'S 1 SUPERIOR OLD BROWN SHERRY A FULL H\V(rt'Rfl) APERITIF. J CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., Uaoerpofatetf »»<<f the Companici' Ordtnancrs o/ How<; Konp. ivw^'a'cd tti Shanghai* f Itl I WTONMENT BOAO. TKLEPHONB S3 ll iSfft. BI SPBCIAL TOH.M.THX APPOINTMENT jKS|Bf^ KING OF 81AM. DIAMOND SET PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RINGS ETERNITY203 words
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Advertisement47 1932-04-26 8 ASPARAGUS 4 HOLIDAY SPOONERISM "Porter, I have left two bugs and a rag in the town drain!" Which brings to mind the fact that a *G AFLAC 1 BAGGAGE POLICY is a necessity to travellers. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.47 words
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Advertisement30 1932-04-26 8 reykilk; For Tuesday, April i Before thr Chief Justice in thr I-st. Court at 11 a.m. S. 868 31- M. K. Kasi Vfsvansithau Chettiar vs. Slow Lek Kee and another.30 words
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Miscellaneous81 1932-04-26 8 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPY RIOJtI London. April 25. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follow> Spot £111 5 (£ll2» R Forward £118'„ (£114»' 8 The market la quiet. Messrs. Symington and WUton notify to-day's rubber81 words
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Article, Illustration805 1932-04-26 9 C.W.A. SCOTT'S WINNING CHANCE WELL AHEAD OF BUTLER'S TIME FLIGHT FROM ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA I.YMPNE- SINGAPORE IN SEVEN DAYS With a new record for a flight from England to Au>tralia well «ithin sißht. Mr. C W A. Scott, (he airmen who last year established records for the same flight, arrived805 words
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Article75 1932-04-26 9 I IKertd "Tip" to Police Inspector Ou» Own Correspondent Frnanf. April 25. three months rigorou* imprison I 00 S.NST Shatappah Chetty I mUflcatloo of $50 to Inspec- i«'.v. wlio at that tune was i criminal com m which accused His Lordship MjMad with the 1 U was a75 words
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Article26 1932-04-26 9 Cutest London Betting **m SKRVICE— COPYRIGHT! l>ondon. April 25. "»>k un the 2.000 Guineas is as 1 Cockpen. 9—l Miracle. <"<"'* Rock, 100-8 Clwrtlne 100-726 words
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Article223 1932-04-26 9 Eleanor lioardman and Monte Hlue at Alhambra The Alhambiv Theatre changed its pn>PWMM last night when they pr.-seiued BlmiMtf B:aidman and Mcnte Blue in dram;i entitled The Flocd. The story ceneenr a rich youny engineer v ho falls in love with his secretary, a girl who had run223 words
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Article168 1932-04-26 9 NEW DELHI MEETING Mr. Gandhi "the Sole Dictator" I Reuter's Service] New Delhi, April 24. The entire meeting of the Indian National Congress has been arrested. Despite orecautions to prevent the holding of the Congress, the session of which was banned by Government, numbers, of Congress members168 words
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Article342 1932-04-26 9 Communists Hold Balance of Power [Reuter's Service) B«rUn. April 25. Eighty per cent, of the votes have ix'en couuted in Prussia. The Opposition has 186. Including 149 Nazis, and the Government 158. Communists are not included in the Opposition and number 52. and are likely to hold the342 words
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Article58 1932-04-26 9 No Intention of Official Recognition IReuter's Service] Washington, .Vpril 25. It is nuthuiitatively Itamt that "ho United: States has no intenticn cf officially rccajDMog the Soviet, despite recent agitation that they j should. A resolution requesting the re-establishment of diplomatic and commercial relations with Russia was58 words
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Article24 1932-04-26 9 IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London. April 25. The following stocks of rubber are held in Britain: London 63.348 tons. Liverpool 61.433 tons.24 words
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Article19 1932-04-26 9 [Reuter's Service] Athens, April 25. Oreece has decided to go off the gold standard.19 words
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Article351 1932-04-26 9 CONTAMINATED SUPPLIES PLAN TO COMBAT EVIL TYPHOID CASE In consequence of a report that a fatal case of typhoid had occurred in Singapore ,ast week. a Free Press representative made inquiries, and was assured that there is no epidemic. The statement was later made, however, that people351 words
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Article307 1932-04-26 9 Significance of Entry Into Manchuria fßeuter's Par Eastern Servicel Changchun, April 25. The League commission has formally notified Manchukuo of their entry into Manchuria. The notification Is regarded with significance OWtag to its bearing on the question of recognizing the new "overnment. MORE HOPEFUL OITLOOK Tokyo, April 25.307 words
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Article71 1932-04-26 9 Japanese Sales to America I Reuter's Par Eastern Service Tokio. April 25. The largest sale of raw silk in history is it- ported by thi 1 vernacular papers. The Jdpane^e Government is selling 100,000 bales to American interests at a low price. The silk involved the Government71 words
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Article62 1932-04-26 9 IFrcm Our Own Correspondent) Penanc. April 25. The wedding took place at St. George's Church of Mr. Alfred Davies, of Henry Waugh and Co., Bangkok, and Miss Prances Willard Mlllard. daughter of Mr. J. E. Millard of Bangkok. The Rev. Keppel Gamier officiated. The bride was given away62 words
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Advertisement97 1932-04-26 9 j LOST AND FOUND. j J LOST. Smooth -hairec. fox terrier puppy age 5 months, no collar. Will tinder please 1 < omjnunk'ate with Cliasey. 3~ Malcolm l Road. Tel. MM. I The above advertisement appeared in 1 I i.ur edition of yesterday morning. J At 7.30 a.m. a telephone97 words
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Advertisement161 1932-04-26 9 WORTH'S CORSETRY Bc^y The name of >*<f-^\ WORTH" /C^^K^A ltlS n^ >Cen ;l s > non vm for excellence in corsetry l^flSßit am e race f l| l figures of flll' v wearers of their choice vAw^ljll*! I creations are invariably con'1 spicuous in every fashionable \|Slfvl assembly. /V$ THE161 words
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Advertisement1012 1932-04-26 10 >111 Jr i ir> I*. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd.. and China Mutual THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. THE SUN SHIPPING Co. Ltd. rHE CHINA NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL1,012 words
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Advertisement498 1932-04-26 10 EUerman BucknaU Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Sfcimnr. Doe 8 pore. Balls B'pore. s.s. CITY OF PITTBBURG For Havre, London, R'dam. H'burg and HuU Apr. 30 May 2 OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND498 words
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Advertisement415 1932-04-26 10 P. O. British India and A pear Lines. (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due n* Tonnage. Singapore Tonnage Hiun*.^ BANGALORE 6,000 Apr 25415 words
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Advertisement610 1932-04-26 11 O. S. K. LINE EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE TO LOS ANGELES' NEW YORK, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA I BALTIMORE NEW MOTORSHIP "KINAI MARU" Due Oar N Umr Los Aagelea New York [>KNANG May 11 May 11 June 20 July 5 SINOAPORE May 12 May 14 r further particulars please apply to: OSAKA SHOSEN610 words
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Advertisement396 1932-04-26 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dlnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIAYOSEMITE PARK HOLYWOOD-GRAND CANYON WEEKLY SAILING FROM HONG KONG AND OR MANILA FARES £120— £112— £83— £79 EUROPE^ SUEZ SAILINGS EVERY OTHER TUESDAY MAINTAINED BY THE STEAMERS PRESIDENT HARRISON— HAYES— PIERCE MONROE— VAN BUREN— GARFIELD— POLK— ADAMS Fares396 words
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Advertisement881 1932-04-26 11 K. P. M. KOMNKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ MAIM Tuesday, April 26. Paneh. Tanjong-Mengeidar and Asahan. PAHUD Tuesday. April 26. Bawean. Sourabaya, Kota-Baroe. Balik-Papan and Samartnda. PASlR^— Tuesday. April 26. Penang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. MAJANCi Wednesday. April 27. Prißi-Radja, Sapat. Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallaa. Penga-lian-Estate and Rengat. CSEMER Wednesday. Ap.il 27. Belawan Deli and881 words
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Article427 1932-04-26 12 Destroyers Sent to Escort Ship Hong Kong;. April 13. Behind a brief communique issued by the Naval Authorities on Saturday lies a story of thwarted piracy. The matter was not made public until a representative of the South China Morning JPost interviewed the Naval Authorities on Saturday427 words
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Article207 1932-04-26 12 The following are passengers to Singapore on the P. and O. Naldera., which left London on April 15. and Marseilles on Friday: Mrs. C. Antill three children and nurse. Mr. F. A. Brown. Mr. W. H. Cooper. Mrs. G. E. Cator. and two children. Mr. H E. Desch.207 words
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Article63 1932-04-26 12 Per S.S. President Have*: Mr. P. H. Bait on. Mr. Pu Fong Chan. Mr. Chung Man Chan. Miss B. C. D'Cotta. Mr M. W. Gates. Mr. N. W. Janson. Mr. Ngen Soon Lai, Master Charles Neuffer. Mr. C. T Shelton. Mrs. C. T. Shelton. Miss B. Titsworth. Mr.63 words
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Article49 1932-04-26 12 The Valentijn arrived from Benoa with 198 bullocks and 976 pigs, the Kistna from Bangkok with 46 bullocks. The P. and O Rawalpindi, has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at 10 a.m. en Wednescay. Sh? will proceed alongside the S.H.B. wharf on arrival.49 words
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Advertisement627 1932-04-26 12 Burns Philp Line. Incorporated In Australia' FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. sVtular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the B.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only.l MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading I to Australia. Cabins de627 words
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Advertisement445 1932-04-26 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated in U B.A > GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Nen > O rk Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Due Sails Hue NVw r M.S. SILVERWALNUT May 3 May 9 M.S. SILVERPALM May 24 May 30 MS SILVERTEAK June 14445 words
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Miscellaneous668 1932-04-26 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m and Thursday 7.30 ajn. Keduh Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays m 7 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 7 p.m. Ki-luntan every Wednesday 7 ajn every Saturday 7 p.m. Seiemban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 ajn. M.S., Batu668 words
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Miscellaneous224 1932-04-26 12 Pres. Hayes. Amer. 6195. from New York 25. for New York via Penang 26. Tlit dens. Dut. 1181. from Palem&any; 25. for Palembang 27. Knmuning. Brit. 1275. from Bangkok 25, for unk. unc. Valentijn. Dut. 1181. from Benca 25. for Cheribon 29. Singkel. Dut. 285. from Djambi 25. for unk.224 words
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Article2218 1932-04-26 13 APPEAL COURT FINDING Judgment in China Navigation Case Londun, AprU 12. Tin Court of Appeal (Lord Justice Scrutton. Lord Justice Lawrence, and Lord Justice Slesser> dismissed the appeal by the plaintiffs. China Navigation Company. Limited, from the decision of Mr. Justice Rowlatt in an action2,218 words
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Advertisement548 1932-04-26 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office 13) ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. phone! 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily in Malaya Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include548 words
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Advertisement241 1932-04-26 13 El' Am aW M^**z—^\^ c/ji^ £tv /"Jrl I 'Xj* 1 TX> EVERYWHERE IN CANADA WAND MASJ OF HHE, O&e* The New Scenic Route of the Canadian National Railway*, See the best of the marvwtlwu Rockies stay at Jmsjm mMm Park Lodge in the heart of wondrous mountain beaaty. 09 xra^241 words
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158 1932-04-26 14 Part of Her Fees for the Film "Fascination" London, April 5. Miss Madeleine Carroll, the British film actress, was awarded £162 and costs in the King's Bench Division against Regina Films Ltd.. of Dorland House. Lov.er Regent -street W. She claimed the money as158 words
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Article502 1932-04-26 14 Mr. T. Robertson Killed in Motor Smash Colombo. Mar. 29. We regret to announce the death of Mr. T Robertson. Director of Messrs. Lee, Hedges and Co., which occurred on Saturday evening at Kantalai Resthouse as the result of the motor accident near Galoya, on Thursday evening. The502 words
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Article371 1932-04-26 14 Ipoh Culprit Brought to Hook For some oomttmMi time tfcl n Khg area round Maxwell Road. Ku.tl K Road and Douglas Roat. Ipoh. ha\. selected to burglaries and the 1..:. was the thtft eIOtMMJ and >■ to thr value of $120 fnm th- buii^.l.-A J L. W00d...371 words
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Article64 1932-04-26 14 Mr. T«-d Bruadribb has resigned frurr British Boxing Board of Control Tins to the fact that the British Boxiiir Boar.i fcontrol refused to recofrniM- Cuthbcrt I of Cardiff, as a contender lor tlu (weight championship ol Orvat rintain Btoadribb was informed that bec&u.s< I wu born of a black father64 words
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Advertisement283 1932-04-26 14 PHOTO OF NERVE-CELLS SEEN THROUGH MICROSCOPE Better Health-More Energy Full of vitality and energyuntiring and happy all day long. That is HEALTH. That is the kind of health and nerve-strength Sanatogen will give you. A well-known physician explains the action el Sanatogen in these words Sanatogen is a steadily acting283 words
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Advertisement858 1932-04-26 14 BANKS AND INSURANCE SOUTH nffi|fl BRITISH >ljpP I INSURANCE COMPANY. 1 IMI 1 1 i FIRE. MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAK INSURANCE ACCEPTED w LOWEST CURRENT RATES L C. MAROOUOUTH. Mr Offlcr: 2. Finlayson Ore* r THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD FIRE, MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE.858 words
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Miscellaneous628 1932-04-26 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list 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 Prlok, 21 metres from628 words
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Article589 1932-04-26 15 j Paul Year Reviewed at Annual Meeting annual general lawttnt ol sharein. fat Hal Ton,' inHnt ani Oompmnj Limited was held M No. 58 S;i,a!H.]». OB Saturday. Mr. Lat S -ni pwMWI t*w others present were Om Cho\K KetiK. Tro Teow Peng. T<;n Ki:ih. CAh mih589 words
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Article86 1932-04-26 15 Rep. rt for year to November 30. 1931. states the crop of rubber harvested vas 415,124 lb. (ag;un.st 461.868 lb> and was obtained at "allin" cast of 4.94d. per pound, excluding depren;<tion. Rubber .sold realised average price of 4 64d. per pound. Programme of replanting was continued during86 words
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Article53 1932-04-26 15 Average London price made by Kuala-Nal Kelanttn Rubber Co. for 1931 for ribbed smoked I.^heet was only 3'vd per pound (agst 5 15 16di Result, including deprevn. written off. is loss of .£2.273 <agst. less of £4.858 >. Add debit from 1930 of £269. makes debit carried53 words
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Article355 1932-04-26 15 To-Day s Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES April 25. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 213 2932 London. 3 months' sight 2 3 27 32 Londou. 60 days' sight 2 3 13 16 London. 30 days' right 2 3 25 32 London, demand 2|3*i London. T. T. 2 3 23 32 Lyons355 words
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Article35 1932-04-26 15 Profit of Batu Tiga tSelangon Rubber Co. for 1931 was £1.370 (agst. '£6.141 plus £17.602 brought in; less additional remuneration to directors and secretaries for 1930 £153. leaving £18.819 carried forward.35 words
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67 1932-04-26 15 April 25th.. IS o'rlork noon. Buyer* Sellers R.S.S equal to London Standard, Spot 57 16 59 16 Standard R.S.S. on Tender May 5 > ss-;5 s June s:i»5 :i 5 t n July-Sept. 5 t k 6 Oct-Dee. 6», 6 V Tone of Market. Dilll.67 words
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Article19 1932-04-26 15 Prawn, Phillips and Stewart, Penang Agents: Perak. River Valley 26.150 lbs. Juru 31.121: Semanggol 26.600.19 words
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Article705 1932-04-26 15 Investment In Ulu Pandan The annual general meeting of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd.. was held at the registered offices. French Bank Building, yesterday, Mr. H. D. Mundell. the chairman, presiding. There were also present the Rev. J. M. Ouillon. Messrs. E. A. Gibson. J. A.705 words
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Article114 1932-04-26 15 I y Harpenden Resources Exhausted [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIOHTI London. April 23L The resources of Harpenden. Selangur. nre exhausted the re-construction having failed. Shareholders are urged to take up the balance of the first mortgage 8 per cent debenture* amour.ling to £13.222. If the appeal falls the trustees114 words
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Article51 1932-04-26 15 A London View of the Position [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIOHT I London. April 25. The Financial Times, commenting upon the. new tin cut. considers that the problem ha» been grappled with so boldly that there ifground for hope that Iks steady srowth in surplus supply will be51 words
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Article92 1932-04-26 15 Report for 1931 states that In view of low prices ruling, directors decided to adopt selective tapping system and to reduce production an. both estates, crop harvested being 904.000 Ii» (agaiJist 959,T21>. Average net sale price, including estimated value of unsold portion o( crop, was 2.40d per pound92 words
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Article40 1932-04-26 15 Crop harvested for year to Sept. 30. itSl. was 1.500.087 lb. Net profit was £705 tagaiiu* £8,408). and Jtfliu>y« tTQUght forward £19.48* making £20.185. which directors recommend be carried forward. (Previous year dividend 2 t: j per cent.*40 words
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Article997 1932-04-26 15 (a) Contains in the Colony a small proportion of dry unsmoked sheet. Notes:— l. Stocks on estates o! less than 100 acres and stocks in transit on rail, road or local steamer are not ascertained. 2 The production of estates of less than 100 acres is estimated997 words
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Advertisement78 1932-04-26 15 Assets exceed |1t,000,000 Assurance In force over $35,000,000 I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Incorporated In the Bteait* Settlement*) 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 with78 words
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Article860 1932-04-26 16 BJLC DEFEAT ISLANDERS Oehlers' Four Goals: Bryan's Three XJH.C 4: Pulau BrmnL S. Th* S.R.C. made a wonderful recovery in tbeir swx-cer encounter at the Anson Ro'ad Stadium yesterday, when they defeated Pulau Brain by 4 3. The ganu was full of thrills and an outstanding860 words
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Article59 1932-04-26 16 '44 t* fßeuter's Service 1 New York, April 25. The following are the scores* in yesterday's baseball games NATIONAL LEAGUE Brooklyn 2. No* York 7. Chicago 12 Pittsburgh 3. Cincinnati 3, St. Louis R. Boston 2. Philadelphia 1. AMERICAN LEAGUE York 9. B»tcn 2 Washington 8. Philadelphia 2.59 words
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Article49 1932-04-26 16 The following have been invited to play association football for S.C.C.. vs. S.C.PA on Friday on the Padang: B. Cherrington; J Q Glasgow, J. L. Elmer; D. R. Harper A k! Heade. R. D. Brummltt; E. A. Joy, E. Laidman, Kendall, W. Fyfe, J. E. King/49 words
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Article604 1932-04-26 16 A CLOSE MATCH Light Winds For Sunday's Races On Sunday last the winds were again of the lightest, necessitating a shortened course for Che R.S.Y.C. B class and causing the retirement of two of the three competing A class yachts. Three of the larger boats turned604 words
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Article198 1932-04-26 16 Keppel Defeats Island Club The result of the match between Keppel Golf Club and Island Club played over Keppel links on Sunday, was a win for the home team by b x j to 2 :v 4. as under: Mard Club Keppel Golf Club Ibrahim and R. Craik198 words
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Article29 1932-04-26 16 The replay for the April Medal was won by W. Y. Seniple and the replay for the April Suoon was won by Mrs. R. E. Earle.29 words
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Article67 1932-04-26 16 May Amateur Race Meeting Details cf the Singapore Turf Club amateur race meeting on May 20 and 21 have now been issued. Races for polo ponies will be about two furlongs at catch weights of list. 71bs and over. There will be two runs for Class 467 words
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Article55 1932-04-26 16 fProm Our Own Correspondent] rename, April 25. Last week Mr. E. A. Wells did the seventh hole in one and ye3terday, playing in the annual England vs. The Rest match. Mr. L. M Evans did the same hole in one. In each case the usual penally55 words
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Article1355 1932-04-26 16 SCOTLAND'S DEFEAT Outplayed From Start to Finish I Prom Our Own Correspondent] London. April 11. England on Saturday won the annual International Association match against Scotland held at Wembley, and with it the International Championship, by three clear goals. The following Is now the glad reading for1,355 words
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Article275 1932-04-26 16 Singapore Cricket Club Teams The following have been invited to play cricket for S.C.C. vs. S.C.R.C. on Saturday at 2 p.m. at S.C.C: R. A. Ashworth. B. Brooke, D. R Harper. C. G. Jenner. W. R. King, A. W. Nicholson. H. B. Noon. F. W. Peachey. J. C.275 words
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Article70 1932-04-26 16 TUESDAY'S TIES Championship Singles Semi-Final R. P. Goodman vs. Roy Smith. WEDNESDAYS TIES Veterans Doubles Handicap Semi-Final Sir W. Murison and C. V. Miles plus 15 lead in first set 4 3 vs. G. E. Cobb and R. F. Goodman owe 3. <,Rain. To finish Wednesday). THURSDAYS70 words
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Article160 1932-04-26 16 TUESDAY'S TIES Mixed Doubles Handicap Mr. and Mrs. Cameron owe 4 vs. Mr. and Mrs. Gotch scr. Mrs. Holland and Matthews scr. vs. Mr. and Mrs. Newell plus 3. Men's Doubles Handicap R. P. Newell and Day owe 15 vs. Baughan and B. W. Allen160 words
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Article83 1932-04-26 16 R.A. Officers vs. AMG Coy s.v.c. This match, played at Blakang Mati on Saturday resulted in a win for the M.G. Coy. by 3 matches to nil. Pte. N. S. Wise and Pte. D. E. L. Anderson beat Capt. More and Mr. H. A. Ott. 6 4. 6 2. LSgt.83 words
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Article41 1932-04-26 16 The May Bogey Competition will be played on Saturday and Sunday the 7th and Bth prox. No player whose name does not appear on the Time Sheet on the first mentioned day may plav on the Main Course.41 words
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Advertisement163 1932-04-26 16 H.M.V. RECORDS THAT ARE IN GREAT DEMAND ***** Rhymes Part 1 and 2. New May lair Orehestr* ***** More Rhymes Part 1 and 2 Ambrose Orchestra ***** Eleven more months. Once Aboard the lugger. ***** My Mystery Girl. V Oh Mo'nah. ***** i Save the last dance for me. Meet163 words
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