The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 May 1932
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Title Section16 1932-05-11 1 The Singapore Free Press no. 13,643. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article304 1932-05-11 1 M. Lebrun was "elected President of France yesterday afternoon by an overwhelming majority, M. Painleve having withdrawn Page, 11. The gaol at Mymensingh, Bengal, collapsed during a tornado yesterday, 22 warder*, and prisoners were killed and 200 convicts, including dangerous political prisoners, escaped Page 9. New silk304 words
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Article957 1932-05-11 1 Indignor qmndcque bonus donnitat Homerus. Horace. There come times tc the man of letters when he devoutly wishes that he could get out of himself for a few minutes in order to kick his own hinterland with the toe of his heaviest coo t as when, re-reading some957 words
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Advertisement196 1932-05-11 1 KLIM iWDKRED MILK N \KEST APPROACH TO PURE, M!» PASTEURIZED MILK UNABLE IN THE TROPICS. BLE AT ALL LEADING VISION STORES. RAFFLES HOTEL with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. ys ATTRACTIONS SPECIAL DINNER AND T A DANCE— AM to 8.15 p.m. Informal RACE BALL After Dinner Dance196 words
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Advertisement140 1932-05-11 1 PIPING AND FITTINGS manufactured by The Scottish Tube Co., Ltd. 1 y. LARGE STOCKS CARRIED of GALVANIZED GAS, GALVANIZED STEAM AND RED STEAM QUALITIES McALISTER Co., Ltd. Sole Agents for Malaya. THE EUROPE HOTEL MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. NOTICE Special Race Dinners and Dances will140 words
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Advertisement177 1932-05-11 1 j LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Singapore amateur races Page 2. New novels from Kelly and Walsh Page 1. An exceUent dinner at the Capitol Page 1. Pepsodent a priceless safeguard for the teeth Page 7. Notices concerning Hotel Van Wijk and Hua Khiow Steamship Co. Page 2. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE -.aVi ajrmm,177 words
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Advertisement21 1932-05-11 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH. PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article104 1932-05-11 2 Mother and Brother at Shanghai Ceremony Shanghai. April 24. Amid every sign of respect and gratitude, thousands of Chinese gathered at tlie Hungjao cemetery. m sight of the Chinese aerodrome to-day to attend the funeral of Robert Short, the American airman who was killed in an •aerial104 words
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Article330 1932-05-11 2 Awards in Drill and (James Competitions The ninth annual drill and games competi-' I tion fcr the vernacular schools was successfully' held at the Geylang English School ground in] celebration of the Mohamedan New Year (1351).' Over 500 pupils from eighteen schools participated in the competition which consisted330 words
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Article143 1932-05-11 2 Funeral of Jelebu Estate Manager Ine aeain xx*currea ai deieou on oaturaay. ci Mr. I. M. Hewat. manager of Jelebu Estate i for over ten years. He had been connected xvith the rubber company who own the estate for about fifteen years. He was thirty-nine years143 words
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Article36 1932-05-11 2 The following have been elected members ot the Bar Committee for Penang; the Hon'ble Mr. Lim Cheng Ean. President; Mr. R. D. Hume.' Vice-President; Messrs. R. H. Finch, T. E. Conaghan and E. W. Gibson. Secretary.36 words
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Article128 1932-05-11 2 Coroner Returns Verdict of Suicide After further evidence at the resumed inquiry into the death of Towkay Tan Kheam Oon. whose body was found floating in the sea at Penang a few weeks aao. the Coroner returned a verdict oi "Death by Suicide." Mr. Cheah Chong128 words
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Article273 1932-05-11 2 I The undernoted non-fiction worlds will be ready for Issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m. Buchan (John* Julius Caesar. 1932. 2 copies j Buchan (John) Sir Walter Scott. 1932. illus. j Cecil (Lady Gwendolen* The Life of Robert.' Marquis of Salisbury. Volumes. 3 and 4. 1932 fllus. Childers273 words
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Article49 1932-05-11 2 Fatal Jump From Window Berlin, May 4. Karl Blum, a prominent banker, was instantly killed when he jumped out of the fourth-floor window of the building in which' he had just been examined regarding alleged illegal transactions in foreign currieneies in violation of the emergency decrees.49 words
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Advertisement145 1932-05-11 2 SILF KEEPS YOU SLIM. The safe treatment for obesity Price 65 cents per tin. Obtainable from Medical Hall Ltd., Retail Dept. or from all Chemists and Stores. Importers MEDICAL HALL. LTD., Wholesale Dept. 20 B. Coilyer Quay. BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Claaa Work— Lowest Bales.145 words
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Advertisement270 1932-05-11 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained ln the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Supply of Heavy Pipes and Cast iron Specials for period October lst, 1932, to September270 words
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Advertisement606 1932-05-11 2 HOAKL) AND LODGING. MANOR HOUSE Tel No. 2965 Chancery Lane. Unsurpassed Situation. Cool and Comfortable. FIRST -CLASS CUISINE Mrs. Graham Hutchison Manageress 2 CAIRNHILL CIRCLE Comfortable large double and single apartments. Modern sanitation. Tennis, gardes, hear town. Apply Mrs. Goodall. EAST ANGLIA. 6 Oxley Rise. Reasonable, convenient and comfortable. Modern606 words
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Advertisement572 1932-05-11 2 EDUCATIONAL I PRIVATE TUITION. An experienced coach. Englishwoman, desires pupils, terms modera >. Box No. 117, care of Free Press. 1 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. I BMa Notice is hereby given that the Rabbet Market will be closed official!/ on Monday. May 16th. 1932. being a572 words
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Advertisement671 1932-05-11 2 NOTICES Ord inane? No. i:>\ (Companies). THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO., LTII. i At an Exit; 'Ordinary G»n> ral M members of the ab( ve-nam. :l Qua com died and held at No 48 J. Muar. Johore. on Tuesdav. the j April. 1932. the lollowiii. Special Ht was duly passed,671 words
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Miscellaneous638 1932-05-11 2 TIIF. WKKK YN--al.-r.-1.,> Mth. 11 mil Water 12.30 8.6 It.. 1423 0.8 N Rural B .wti Meetii>cr. I_ind Offlcc-. 1 1 :t.m Singupoic Rae Fourth Da; Election m«< f ing oi Singapore Rotaiy Club Football Hr- I IC PA. Vs. Gloucesters at An_on Road. Div. II Gloucester* vs. RAP at638 words
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526 1932-05-11 3 SPEAKEASIES' RIVALRY The "Social Backbone" of New York New York. April 1. The famous Metropolitan Opera House in New York, subsidised for generations by prominent families as the "social backbone" of the winter season, has come to the end of its resources and is to526 words
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Article186 1932-05-11 3 Wife and Family of a Famous Lawyer Shot .Mnntrl.nr (New Jersey). April 4. A triple tragedy that has shocked America was discovered to-day in the home of Mr. Raymond B. Fosdick. the famous American and international attorney, who was well known in London society some years ago. When186 words
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Article171 1932-05-11 3 Support for Student Editor New York, April 4. Riotou* scenes were witnessed to-day on thc campus of Columbia University, as 1,500 students went on strike for one day as a protest against the expulsion of Read Harris, editor of the undergraduate daily newspaper, who was dismissed171 words
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489 1932-05-11 3 OFFICIAL PAMPHLETS How to Dress for a Sun Bath Washington. Tht wav in which Uncle Sam's avuncular instincts had run to seed, leading him to give advice on all conceivable subjects advice distributed at great expense throughout America was humorously exposed in Congress recently489 words
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Article146 1932-05-11 3 Sir Herbert Austin's Warning London. April 22. British industrial leaden generally welcome new tariffs, though Sir Herbert Austin gave a wcrd of warning to-day. He expressed the opinion that the duties should have been made consequent on the industries themselves undertaking not to increase prices. Any profiteering146 words
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Article105 1932-05-11 3 Royal Academy Selection Committee's Decision London. April 22. The Daily Telegraph says there is much interest in political and artistic circles at the action of the Selection Committee of the Royal Academy in rejecting Mr. Oswald Birley's portrait of Mr. Gandhi. Ine President. Sir William105 words
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Article86 1932-05-11 3 Message Received by Ex-Champion i Boxer New York, April 22. Gangland is apparently unperturbed by the outcry against the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. The latest object of their attentions is Mr. Gene Tunney, the ex-heavyweight champion boxer, who has received a note threatening to kidnap his86 words
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Article93 1932-05-11 3 Merchants Urged to Renew Their Efforts Sh.ii.**;hai. April 20. The Chinese Municipal Chamber of Commerce has sent circular letters to all the leading Chinese firms here, calling their attention to the recent reports in Japanese newspapers of the decrease in the number of Japanese exports to China during93 words
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Advertisement474 1932-05-11 3 PROVED! j^^ m m^SS^^KKMtffmmm\ m mm^mmWmm mM m m^. iJ^JI THE BABY SS2I food SUNLIGHT VITAMINS. Tbe "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only to the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE474 words
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Advertisement341 1932-05-11 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHKS 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. 14. Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected. Probate or Letters of Administration applied for341 words
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Article830 1932-05-11 4 E. Y. WATSON - E. Y. WATSON AMERICAN WAR Survival of the Fittest BY Detroit. Seven out of every ten automobiles now sold in America are low-priced cars, according to a recent survey. For the last three days. Detroit has begun to realize just what this means, and with the rest830 words
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Article136 1932-05-11 4 Jannings, Tauber, and Anny Ahlers London. Three German stage stars will shortly be seen In London. Anny Ahlers. a beautiful young singer who' has been playing opposite Richard Tauber in Berlin in "The Song of Love." has been brought over by Mr. Stanley Scott to play136 words
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Article440 1932-05-11 4 Carries on After Father was Mauled A girl of nineteen— after seeing her father attacked in a lions" cage, dragged round th* floor, bitten, clawed, and terribly injured— coolly entered the cage and danced at a Manchester holiday fair. "The show must go on.'* she said.440 words
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Article184 1932-05-11 4 The Birds Eye Point of View London. April T. An aerial thrill which thousands have already enjoyed is to be resumed this month, when the big passenger-planes of Imperial Airways wil! begin their regular summer season of tea flights over London. On each Friday and Sunday184 words
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Article223 1932-05-11 4 Astonishing; Boy Pianist London. April 6. I heard last night a pocket pianist, twelve years of age. manage a full-sized grand pianoforte as if it were a spinning-top. Harold Rubens, four feet high, a diminutive Paderewski. presented an after-dinner programme at the Dorchester Hotel to an audience which223 words
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Article316 1932-05-11 4 Mr. Justice McCardie on Happiness The subject "Wh) pH the bl man or woman?'' was discussed alter ttUW the Arts Theatre Club last M-ht Mrs Elmer C.yr. UM that nun mMW the fHailaW Ca-BBCM IB hte. DOt _M their merits but <'"" portunity in havmu316 words
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Article32 1932-05-11 4 Mr 0 Wilde Kn-meer P Central Perak. will be prore.u. the 28th instant hv th. OMMaI Mr tt who was stationed in Alor Star Kedai* proceeding on leave will succeed Mi Ipoh.32 words
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Advertisement584 1932-05-11 4 1 YOU CAN HAVE A m I •STUDY COLLEGE TRAINING IN f£ I AT ALMOST ANY CAREER JL o™*0 FOR A FEW SHILLINGS SPARE HOME MONTHLY. TIME ~LET ME BE YOUR FATHER Unless you are in touch with W WE no N()T PROFESS TO all branches of industry, you l<&584 words
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Advertisement106 1932-05-11 4 What the New Glaxo is "The New Glaxo, in our opinion, is an excellent conception, and shows that the manufacturers of infant's foods are not content to stand still, but are anxious to make use of new discoveries in scientific research." a- mmmmm mm—w—m" m_r f___amas mAmrynUS pem 188 m\^amWmTAa~amm\ma\106 words
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Article, Illustration1655 1932-05-11 5 Sir Austen Chamberlain. K. G - Sir Austen Chamberlain. K. G. »L Other Nations Must Contribute if the World Is to Regain Lost Prosperity T H E B /li] voar <*nded on March the accounts show a surplus of diture of £365.000 instead s. 70.000.000 threatened last r suit1,655 words
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Article221 1932-05-11 5 Man Refuses an Operation and Dies There are times when the patient's feelings (J not (i InUla te. and when it is the doctor's pJ, U said Mr. Ingleby Oddle. the jHßjlui coroner, criticising a doctor's action Baovini the end of a hypodermic needle ■J h221 words
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Article306 1932-05-11 5 Judge's Ruse to Save Man from Jail London, April 6. The Recorder at Liverpool Quarter Sessions yesterday outwitted the Prison Commissioners and saved a man from going back to jail. Mr. E. G. Hemmerde, K.C., had before him James Williams. 63. a tailor who was charged with306 words
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Article261 1932-05-11 5 Shorts— With a Detachable Skirt London. A pri! 6. Mrs. Grundy may say what she like*, but the Tennis Girl this year is going to play in comfort. She has decided to leave off her knee-length tennis frock, and play instead in cami-shorts" a one-piece garment261 words
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Article144 1932-05-11 5 Death Caused by Blister A blistered heel, caused by wearing a new shoe, was stated at a Camberwell inquest to I have been responsible for the death of Alfred Charles Jenkins (23). a commereial traveller. [of Cator Street. Peckham. I The evidence was that Jenkins was an144 words
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Article215 1932-05-11 5 Xoisc Only One Objection in Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur hi net tc hue any amusement parks. This decision was arrived at by the Sanitary Board at its monthly meeting following the recommendation of the Town Planning Committee, to which the matter had been referred, on the ground215 words
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Article540 1932-05-11 5 Chinese Sentenced to 7 Years'' R. I. At the Penang Ase;ze Court before! Mi. Justice Prichard. K.C.. and a common j jury, tne Chinese. Yu Ngam alias Yu Ah' You. who stood his trial on a charge of attempting to murder a Chinese detective. Wah Lak. at Butterworth540 words
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Article284 1932-05-11 5 What Women Civil Servants Say When Perplexed London, Aptil r*. Dame Muide Lawr nee. "the M. ither of the Civil Service," w- s in conference with committee at the Treasury to-day on the matter which always occupies her attent ion— the welfare of thi hundred.- of Civil284 words
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Article114 1932-05-11 5 Sequel to Argentine-Chile Tariff War Valparaiso. April 21. From to-day travellers between Chile and the Argentine must r-vert to t-he primitive ox-cart, as the British company controlling the Trans-Andean Railway has carried out its threat 10 close the line unless the tariff war between the two countries,114 words
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Advertisement64 1932-05-11 5 "A A" JLmB A .^wbUUU te%*- *^L', :r _fcV^^ *^i^_^^^o^sii?^B__B^_^_S.»^H a*. BM J AT A 3iH l%s IP Recommended for the car owner seeking a reliable battery at a low price— made for the motorist who must practise economy— the Exide '44' maintains the high standard for which Exide Batteries64 words
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Article, Illustration1429 1932-05-11 6 Chess Problems and Solutions. By Our Chess Editor. Alekhine's Brilliancy Prize The adjudicators. (Mr. J. H. Blake. Mr. R. P Michell and Mr. Tinsley. chess editor of Tha Times*, have made their award on the games submitted for "brilliancy" prizes in cormection wi_h the recent Referee London Tourney. They awarded1,429 words
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Article618 1932-05-11 6 AMONG THE NEW BOOKS The Death Film, by P. R. Shore Methuen and Co. i7s. 6d.) P. R. Shore opens with a baffling murder committed in a picture-house Attendants, girls, and torc-h-pilots alike are summoned, subpoened and generally roped in to tell what they know. The dating, the actual timing618 words
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Article124 1932-05-11 6 Soviet Drive to Secure Efficiency Moscow. April 3. Administrative inefficiency still dogs the efforts of the Soviet chiefs to make a success !of the Five-year Plan. The latest example is provided by the discontinuance of production at the Nijni Novgorod motor-car works. j The secretary124 words
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Article1472 1932-05-11 6 ELY CULBERTSON - Culbertson On Contract ELY CULBERTSON BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY (By ONE great difficulty faced by beginners at Contract and by players of average skill is the question of the strength required to justify an Opening Forcing bid of two in a suit-. Sometimes it seems to me that the more1,472 words
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Article844 1932-05-11 6 HORATIUS - HORATIUS BRIDGE NOTES B.V IN intei.'.sting test match was played between 99 t W() London Clubs recently, one of them playing the Vanderbilt Club •.ind the other, the Forcing Two. The result was a definite and convincing victory for those playing the latter system and844 words
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Article330 1932-05-11 6 I "In twelve months whol. MM art wnst.-d .j subscribers who quite unnecessaril. Hello*' when they puk up the recen-i usage has become one ol the MMMM timewasting operations in the modern ■MMMMM Stern call to action from an ofric Ml u>l tht Telephone! Development330 words
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Article50 1932-05-11 6 Chairmanship Offered to Mr Theunls P_ri>. \P"» The heads of the delegations at (Jen. I reported to have agreed U> tlx June 1* date for the meeting of the ReparHti«>i'*- I ferenre at 1-ausanne. and to offer Um manahlp to M. ThetinLs. t*r Bi-V" v r mIT.50 words
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Article841 1932-05-11 7 THE EUROPEAN'S DUTY IN INDIA M{! VILLIERS' PLAIN TALK Farewell Luncheon in Calcutta CMMMMa April 20. the* s|>eech ot Mr. E. I ol the Eun pean A.isociation. im >ii given to him to-day by I h with Mr. Lawson as chairatt lulance of Europeans. nth-men. and Mr. Pratt, on Otto841 words
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Article14 1932-05-11 7 Uoeloworth and Mrs. Dodsworth. of Hpisiopal Mission. Malacca, are holiday on the Taiping Hills.14 words
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Article1334 1932-05-11 7 FIRST CONVENTION Prime Minister's Stirring Appeal Sydney. April 1. A strong appeal by the- Prime Minister <Mr. Lyons > for unity marked the opening by him ye.terday, at Kings Hall, of the first general convention of the- United Australia party in New South Wales. Mr. Lyons said,1,334 words
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708 1932-05-11 7 EXPERT'S CRITICISM New York's Famous "Gothic" Piece One of New York's richest treasures of antiquity, the famous "Gothic armour" in the Metropolitan Museum of Ait has been authoritatively challenged as a heterogeneous "fake." Hitherto this celebrated harness has been considered valuable beyond exact computation,708 words
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Article410 1932-05-11 7 Dr. Shiels On Economic Relations The complaint that people in this country take no Interest in the Colonics was made by Dr. T. Drummond Shiels. form-uly UnderSecretary for the Colonies, when speaking at the Universities Congress which ended at Oxford. The Chairman (Profeccor Alfred Zimmern* said that it410 words
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Article126 1932-05-11 7 Woman Novelist's Dual Authorship I -'nil -ii. Vpiii *>5. Miss Evcrctf-Gieen the autln n-ss who for '2'S years wiote very OUffflMfllHj under that OMM and as "'Cecil Adair,"* ha. died v.*h ihe aKfM of her dual oMhoMMp well h pt. Under the pen name of Adair126 words
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Article38 1932-05-11 7 Leave prior to retirement ,has been grunted to the following: Mr. T. P. Sargent. V. Hut Engineer 1.. F.M.S.R.. Mr J. M Favell. Senior j Assistant Superintendent, Dep *rtment; I Captain F. W. Howl. Suior District F.r. -F.MB.R.38 words
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Advertisement286 1932-05-11 7 t'H<>>i rii> t/oii msaasMt '<> k-rep thm hm. ni tlr.n beastly vlimate I *7 ahamfs irlnh Wklikau p^Hu which eoa^aiat natural aa**ma4 I unt WOV OltC nut.'' I Apollinarts m^9mimmmmmmmW m Sammaaaaaammmw 4^^ 4 mmmmmammmmmmmmmmaaamaammmmmmmmßaaam^ mr-aaaSmSmmSmmmmmWmmmmmWmWmWmmW* v m^m^mm t_l H Zmm x^__\ _B_^_fe _l E^_^_^_> mmmmW3mm\ ill V 1 Newly286 words
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2046 1932-05-11 8 AMOY AWAITING APPROACH 1 OF RED ARMIES COMMUNIST MENACE Missionaries Withdrawing to the Coast MMI WSSW. AfMil 24. Tin CM-OB»«atoM in Fukien airi Klangsi contmue to cause anxlet.v Missionaries are withdrawing to tlu coast. Amoy use]. uMlm q ii' c a. id il is not thought tliat the Cftmmunuts ..ill2,046 words
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Article82 1932-05-11 8 The following Singapore people will sail on the Pres. Pierce for New York Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Poe of General Motors Export Co., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Triplett of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sackett of Goodyear Orient Co.; Mr. and Mrs. F. W.82 words
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Article554 1932-05-11 8 New Freedom Killing Home Life A striking criticism of modern life was made by the Rev. James Reid. the new President of the National Council of the Evangelical Free Churches, at the annual assembly of the Council at Blackpool. "One symptom of our time is a sense554 words
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Article435 1932-05-11 8 I Denounced as "Apostles of Degeneracy" Earl t Bertram! > Russell. Aldous Huxley and Ethel Mannin were among writers described as "apostles of degeneracy" by the Rev. F. Townley Lord, of the Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, af the National Free Church Assembly fll Blackpool. "InUllectual people are the435 words
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Article492 1932-05-11 8 Zulus See Hand ot Heaven Johan nesburg. Natives on 0 iarm 18 miles north of Vryheia in Natal, are rejoicing at what they believe to be a heavenly compensation for the destruction of their cattle in the recent drought. When dawn broke on the property ofl492 words
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Article440 1932-05-11 8 Mystery Woman Burned With Her Secret l < ml. .n April b. A lonely eighty-year-old woman. OMN t Itured voice, ragged lOlning. and ouentrk habits caused her for more than twenty yeare io be known in the King'*. Cross cli-tvut 0 "tlu Mystery Woman." died440 words
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Article35 1932-05-11 8 I Mr. K. J Dutlrie. O.C.P.D. Ipoh. Ls proj ceeding Home on eight months leave this week. (Mr. S. E. Smith, who has recently returned from Home leave, will succeed Mr. Duthle as OC.P.D Ipoh.35 words
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Article218 1932-05-11 8 £3,700 Fines in London Case London. M_> Fines totalling £3.700 were imp«- d Loudon p. lice .ourt in tin tob 0000, in which three men wen* cMU Lionel Vk t r Karle wa fined Ml fault to unde:uo -ix in. mth- imprisonment fIM was also ordered to pa\218 words
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Article212 1932-05-11 8 ••Trapped in Cabin" When the Hampshire Went Doun A retir.-d H i I ap" ain livnu I to be one ot the fev*. p the truth of the death of I 1 K i the eruM r Hampshire w.. lunk In off the North ot Scotland MM212 words
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Advertisement27 1932-05-11 8 jmm&k, THEY COST l^m^ "lm MORE AND LmwatJi zr* ih^MSM a mA_v_MLW ■^■mlmi B_ite' i!^^w^_f\ ADE WORTH _^_l __ssaS_^^ T s^^_> ___T"»a__!? _^_tf mWam^^mm^m^^^^mmW WT&.fMO) Bristol-. London27 words
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Advertisement261 1932-05-11 9 VICTORIA THEATRE I. AHT FO llt I Cat 1 1 TM ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY TO-NIGHT 9.30 p.m. LA TRAVIATA TO-MORROW. THURSDAY KKIDAY SATURDAY LA TOSCA CARMEN Book at Little's $3, $2, Sl. SUNDAY NEXT 9.30 p.m. GRAND FAREWELL CONCERT. GBB FROM OPERA VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL PRICES: S2 and $1. ROOK261 words
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Advertisement213 1932-05-11 9 I capitcdll 5 I| MATINEE TO-DAY, 3.15 m*. TO-.YI4UIIT! 3 Famous Stars Headed by the beautiful favourite of "RIO RITA" fame Presented in one of the finest and most unusual of modern productions BEBE DANIELS ff^ll BEN LYON Mi. w hv ii 1^ mf f I LEWIS STONE M___f_\ m*4m\.213 words
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Advertisement308 1932-05-11 9 TO-DAY OPENING at the MATINEE at S p.m. tVillui: 111:1:11 y flliillli UAltla I. j CLIFF EDWARDS, CONRAD NAGEL DOROTHY JORDAN in the Greatest of all Air Thrillers HELL DIVERS NO THRILL EVER TO EQUAL IT I A METRO GOLDWYN MAYER MIRACLE. EXCLUSIVE BUT NOT EXPENSIVE LADIES 9 UNDERWEAR IN308 words
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691 1932-05-11 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1932. POLITICAL PROBABILITIES IN FRANCE The election of a President by a National Assembly which is not representative of the true public opinion of the country as disclosed in the elections for the Chamber of Deputies is only one of the curious features of691 words
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Article299 1932-05-11 10 Four cars was the sum total of American automobile imports into Malaya during March. The Dutch East Indies imported 86 cars and 23 trucks. A debate on "Prohibition" will be held under the auspices of <;he Catholic Young Men's Association at the Association Hall. 50 Ophir Road, on Thursday at299 words
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Article358 1932-05-11 10 [By Our Film Correspondent] Only the acting and personalities of three leading lights of the screen to-day. namely Bebe Daniels. Ben Lyon and Lewis Stone, can make us pardon Warner Bros, for having fallen back on the old "eternal triangle" for a subject for a358 words
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Article48 1932-05-11 10 The amount by which the Orphan Fund of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus will benefit as a result of the charity performance, of the British film Brown Sugar at the Capitol Theatre on Monday evening is $2,240.75 a record sum from such performances locally.48 words
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Article1749 1932-05-11 10 ANNUAL MEETING Petrol Price Agitation Suggested In the course of his address to thc members at the annual meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association, held in the Exchange Room, Fullertcn Building, yesterday afternoon. Mr. H. D. Mundell. President. said it was unfortunate that so little had1,749 words
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Article75 1932-05-11 10 LONDON AND NEW YOKK TIN AND RUBBER PRK B [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COI London. Maj jj Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus ;i: I Sons notify to-day's tin prire< i Spot £120*„ <£123 11 16) £122 13 16 (£1257 8 The market is steady Messrs. Symington and notify to-day's rubber follows75 words
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Article44 1932-05-11 10 We regret to iMBTfI that Mi I General Adviser. Johore. I with bronchitis and that at i his condition gBVO rfje to gl 01 many friends m Siic-.-p.-ie I 111 hear Uiat he i> now 00l of way to recovery44 words
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Advertisement192 1932-05-11 10 H fy G. S I MO N DS\ LTD. '\_flMß__ky READING. England. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) {Incorporated ti Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5J72. lOcts ESKIMO PIES lOcts at i _i" REDUCED PRICES Singapore COLD STORAGE Co Ltd Orchard Road Sub-Depots.192 words
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Advertisement20 1932-05-11 10 CHARMING DESIGNS BRILLIANT SET PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RINGS AND WEDDING RINGS U. S. de SUva Bros., JEWELLERS, 23 High Street, Singapore.20 words
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Article249 1932-05-11 11 FRANCE'S NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED M. PAINLEVE WITHDRAWS Ovtrwhetaflg Majority for 11. Lebrun i^euter's Service] Paris. May 10. afternoon M. Lebrun was nt of the Republic by an ijorttj. 1 633 votes out of 826 cast; 114 M Painleve 12; M. Cachin and cancelled votes 49. M Tardieu performed thc :tme.249 words
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Article172 1932-05-11 11 Air Liner Passengers' Storm Experience I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 10. Ratter details regarding the Imperial Airways 38-seat.r air-liner Horatius. which was ■track by lightning yesterday when 2.000 feet r Kent on the way to Paris, show that tht- pilot (Captain Jones), one of Imperial172 words
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Article90 1932-05-11 11 Ex cellent Response to Tenders British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 10. t<> the 3 per cent Treasury bonds r»'d for Malt by tender last week proved iter than expected. Applications £120.140.000. while tenders were aent cf £110.000.000. The amount ascribed so lr.rgoly that it was suggested men]90 words
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Article74 1932-05-11 11 v Japanese Divisions in Manchuria '■rs Far Eastern Service] Tokio, May 10. I the arrival of the main body nth Division at Dairen from reby providing a total of six Divimd Manchuria, the War Office transfer of reinforcements to necessitated by the Inadequacy hukuo police and74 words
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Article64 1932-05-11 11 << From Bank '^-Chairmanship itadio— Official Service] Rugby, May 9. "i Sir Charles Addis, one of the Bank of England, from ■rmanshlp of tjne Bank of Inter-' tt Basle, took effect to■••'•■duce was nominated his suc- •<• meeting it was decided to share of the £90,000,000 h64 words
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Article426 1932-05-11 11 CHEERFUL CHANCELLOR Governments Monetary Policy I British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, May 10. The Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr Neville Chamberlain, in the House of Commons last night made a statement on the Government's monetary policy during the second reading debate on the Finance Bill.426 words
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Article170 1932-05-11 11 An International Network [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 9. The summer service on the great international network of European airways, which are now In operation, are this year so inter-connected as a result of International conferences that they provide regular dally air services from London to 130170 words
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Article132 1932-05-11 11 Volley of Threatening Motions [Reuter's Service! Berlin, May 9. A volley of threatening motions of no confidence, dissolution, rescinding the emergency decrees and especially the banning of the Hitler Stcrm Troops was prepared fcr Government In the Reichstag, which re -assembled to-day for a three days session. The132 words
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Article77 1932-05-11 11 Decline in Coal Mining Industry British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 10. Statements Issued by the Ministry of Labour show that on April 25 there were 9.484,000 insured persons, aged between 16 and 64, in employment in Great Britain. This was 65.000 less than the month before but77 words
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Article16 1932-05-11 11 Mr. W. D. Sheffield, manager of Tanjong Pau Estate, Jitra, is leaving for England next month.16 words
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Article64 1932-05-11 11 BENGAL GAOL COLLAPSE 22 Warders and Prisoners Killed in Tornado [Reuter's Service] Calcutta, May 10. The gaol at Mymensingh in Bengal collapsed under the blast of a tornado this morning killing 22 warders and prisoners, seriously injuring 35 and slightly injuring 65 others. Two hundred convicts,64 words
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Article211 1932-05-11 11 Probable Candidate for U.S. Presidency A Reuter's Service] New York, May 10. Mr. Owen D. Young, author of the famous Young Plan for reparations, will 'je proposed as Democratic nominee in the Presidential election if. as anticipated. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt fails to obtain the necessary two-thirds211 words
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238 1932-05-11 11 Surprise Selection in British Team The British Davis Cup selectors have sprung a surprise in choosing the team which is to oppose Rumania in the first round at Torquay this week-end. Bunny Austin is omitted, quite justifiably, because he has been ill and, although he has now completely recovered, he238 words
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Article63 1932-05-11 11 [Reuter's Service] Genoa, May 9. In the first round of the Davis Cup De Stefani (Italy) beat, Pierre Grand -Guillot (Egypt) 9—7, 6 l. 6 4. and Deminerbi (Italy) beat Wahid 6 3. B—6.8 6. 6 B, 6 3. Genr- May 10. The Grand-Guillot brothers (Egypt)63 words
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Article78 1932-05-11 11 British Parliament's Sympathy [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 9. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Baldwin, the acting Prime Misister, gave notice he would to-morrow move an address to the King requesting His Majesty to express on behalf of the House their abhorrence of78 words
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Article39 1932-05-11 11 Government Introducing New Bill [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May io. Owing to opposition the Sunday Opening Bill has been abandoned, and the Government Is introducing a new Bill on rather broader lines than the party measure.39 words
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Article31 1932-05-11 11 Mr. Justice Rowlatt Chairman of Commission [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, May 10. Mr. Justice Rowlatt has been appointed chairman of th% commission to go into the question of sweepstakes.31 words
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Article452 1932-05-11 11 NEW DUTIES Introduced in Parliament Yesterday [Reuter's Service] London, May 10. New silk duties, enforcable from to-morrow will be moved by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House of Commons to-day. In addition to the existing duties a 10 per cent. Customs duty ad valorem452 words
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Article143 1932-05-11 11 Miss England 111 Launched on Thames [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 9. Miss England 111. the motor -boat in which Mr. Kaye Don hopes to establish a new world's ■water speed record, was launched to-day at the Thames yard of Messrs. Thornycroft, the engineers. The boat143 words
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Article101 1932-05-11 11 British Effort to Secure Payment [British Radio— Official, Service] Ru«ln-. May 9. Asked in the House of Commons to-day what steps the Government proposed to take to secure payment from the Russian Government of the o/ September, 1930, amounting to approximately £13,000,000, in favour of the Lena Goldfields101 words
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Article48 1932-05-11 11 Die Meistersinger at Covent Garden [British Radio Official Service} Rugby, May 10. The Covent Garden Opera season opened last night with a brilliant performance of Die Meistersinger. conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. The principal artistes were Lotte Lehmann, Priedrlch Schorr. Eduarde Habich and Fritz Wolff.48 words
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Article26 1932-05-11 11 Satisfactory Progress Continues [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, May 10. It was stated to-day that the Prime Minister Is continuing to make satisfactory progress.26 words
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Advertisement289 1932-05-11 11 9 \\\___fj_\ H (SEMI-STIFF) COM FOR T THE For years you have longed for VAN HFINPN a comfortable soft collar that tun n__ua__n does not look untidy after a few OUTLASTS hours' wear, and does not crease, MANY ORDINARY wrinkle or cling to the neck. COLLARS e neec nas now289 words
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Article133 1932-05-11 12 8,000,000 WORKLESS LABOUR LEADER'S WARNING (Reuter's Service] Washington. May W. Disquieting evidence waa given by witnesses before the Senate Ci mmission which is consider- nig the Bill to auth rise 5500.000.000 advances to States and Municipalties. Mr McGiadv. on behalf of the Labour Federation, predicted133 words
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Article509 1932-05-11 12 Capt. W. L. Lancaster Indicted for Murder I Reuter's Service] Miami, May 10. Captain Lancast r has been indicted tcr Tntirder in the tirst dee.rce. I ancaster is charged with the murder of Mr. Baden Clarke, the young Americ in airman, who was found shot m a house509 words
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Article174 1932-05-11 12 A Lawyer's Hat and Rooks There v the close of yesterday's sitting of the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice N. h. p. Whitley. Mr. S. Fung, a member of the Bar, addressing his Lordship said: 'My Lord, may I crave your indulgence to mention an ai I Of174 words
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Article81 1932-05-11 12 The next organ recital will be held in the Memorial Hall on Friday this week at 5.30 p.m. These Or^in recitals last for just one Hour, and the small sum of 20 cents is all that la charged for admission. It is hoped that arrangements r?n b?81 words
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Article424 1932-05-11 12 Culprit Gets a Year's Imprisonment [From Our Own •Correspondent] Seremban, May 9. A smart capture was made by the Tampin p-'licp vhen a Chinese nam d Thuak Lim Pang -.va-* arrested by a policeman who lay in hiding in a drain in Johol Village on the night424 words
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Article222 1932-05-11 12 Ng Hoy and Sco Tone., two Chinese of Bahau Kuala Pilah*. were charged with, the first* I accused having been in possession of two -Strait.- Settlements large size counterfeit fivecent pieces knowing them to be counterfeit, on March 1 and secondly w ith having delivered one counterfeit222 words
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Article292 1932-05-11 12 Passenger Not Expected to Live A serious motor accident occurred at Kota Semut. near the llth. mile pot. between Sungei 1 Patani ar.d Alor Star, in which four people wer2 seriously injured and removed to hospital, while the car. a Morris, be '.ring the number K292 words
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Article46 1932-05-11 12 Historic Philippines Town Destroyed Manila. May 2. At least 22 were killed as the result of a tvpheon which raged ever th- Phl'loplnes en Saturday. At Sulu onlv three' buildings escaped damage, while twe-thirds of the historic town .of Julo was d.-strcyed46 words
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Article1596 1932-05-11 12 A CURIOUS CASE Allegations of Fraudulent Stamp Deals Allegations cf fraudulent dealings in postage] stamps were made against three Chinese, two of them clerks employed at the General Post Office, in a case which came before the Dis- trict Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd, yesterday. Leow1,596 words
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Article540 1932-05-11 12 MASTER CHARGED Attack With Axe In Cabin An extraordinary tale was tola at the Assizes yesterday when Wong Ah Lock, master of a native sea going craft, claimed trial on a charge of murder, and two charges of attempted murder. The Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr.540 words
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Article739 1932-05-11 12 A BEGINNER FOR NEGRI ES TATE WHAT OF UNEMPLOYED Job Which Could Have Been Filled From Service Co. [From Our Own Correspondent I London. April 26. This week I heard on reliable authority thai one of the rubber companies has last ei a beginner for Negri Sembilan. Any such action739 words
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Article114 1932-05-11 12 House lii Tampin Entered I Prom Our Own C •*<rre«:r»orid» > tv» I Serembar?, N ij M ku nlghl n four < M. c hlldren. The hu of the v. ;lr* house at tiv. men beokC Ith all on ta > ':i i tog I h a114 words
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Article86 1932-05-11 12 Refusal of Mussolini's Invitation Madrid. April M Maj l* Franco, who was rescued bv a British warship after he hid been lost several dty in mid-Atlantic during an attempt to fly BCVOaa, lias written to Signor Mussolini declining an invitation to the forthcoming gathering in Rome of Atlantic86 words
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Article, Illustration156 1932-05-11 12 u WONDFaRFUL HERO" AMY JOHNSON TO WED MOLLISON AN EARLIER "ROM I Renter' B Lends* m Mr. J. a. M 111 and Mi The well-km v. n at i.\ wt Icome Moll the md oi bh rec rd Bi hi i wonriei lul in io waa i156 words
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Article205 1932-05-11 12 A A st tl w I I lie I :i b\ the 0 P P. •A McEJ w h I m. lsed. wh-. e bed a i fn -n i tan Kb h G Kheh Olah'i they heard be see nd in bi had dii I The205 words
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Article346 1932-05-11 13 AJUL Meeting a\l Rye [From Our Own Correspondent] London, April 19. Tiv* A scciation of British Malaya has now issued the* following announcement with respect to its golf meeting thi*- summer A golf meeting, open to former resid?nts of Malaya and residents of Malaya n;w h:me en leave, v346 words
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Article219 1932-05-11 13 Surrey lost £3.013 Last Season I From Our Own Correspondent i London, April 19. Further cricket balance sheets have been published thus week. Thus the annual balance sheet of the Surrey County Cricket Club shews a loss on la.st seasons working of £3.013 12s 9d Ten years ago219 words
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Article140 1932-05-11 13 M.C.GYs Financial Position London. April 19. Accounts to be presented at the annua] general meeting of the M.C.C. on May 4 will ■bow that the present balance is £8.555. as compared with £6.389 in 1930. Gate money and admission tickets brought- in £9.885. more than £5.003 less140 words
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Article70 1932-05-11 13 Reuter's Service 1 New York. May 8. To-day's baseball results were: NATIONAL LEAGI'K St. T ois 1. New York 4 St. Leu is 6. New York 5. (Collins hit a home ran). Chicago 12. Brooklyn 5. (Moore hit a home run). Cincinnati 6, Boston 5. AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland70 words
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Article29 1932-05-11 13 Perry Beaten by OlifTe IFrom Our Own Correspondent} London, April 22. At Bournemouth in the Inter-Country Tennis match OlifTe surprisingly beat* Perry 3 6. 6 3, I*—29 words
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Article1572 1932-05-11 13 Some Principles of Batting Win; lever may be the problems with which county cricket is laced, the hold of tltt gam on England as a whole* has never been firmer. Mad of'thir, no evidence perhaps is mort- pointed than »11-* demand for coaching before the searon starts Before1,572 words
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Article243 1932-05-11 13 Springboks Sacrificed at Altar of Big Cricket A striking commentary on 'Mternatiotuit cricket as played iu Australia Ls mad- in a number of "The Australian Cricketer It is peculiarly appropriate in Mew ot the forthcoming tour of the English team Down Under next winter In short we are243 words
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Advertisement133 1932-05-11 13 s At a mn DAYUGHT ELECTRIC LAMPS The daylight blue glass used in tht construction of PHILIPS DAYLIGHT LAMPS aives the nearest approach to actual i tkylighl attained bv means of artificial light. United Engineers Limited. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements). ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, 17-19 BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE AND BRANC't/_S. LET133 words
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Advertisement141 1932-05-11 13 W^mmmS**m*******wmammaaaW\ >^* s**re«* 1 J You iust add warer— seven parts to one of MOLICC— Mr*M^rl aVe a 7 cam V mi,k of unquestionable punty ii l ir C cream mi,k Powder— is excellent tor all breakfast cereals for it is prepared from rhe purest milk under the srncrest hyg.en.c141 words
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Advertisement1060 1932-05-11 14 _^f^TTr*rrs_ife_ s^^ SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. Ltd. mm _T_ THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co.. Ltd.. and China SARAWAK STEAMSH IP Co.. Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.). THE C UNARD STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co..1,060 words
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Advertisement510 1932-05-11 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Due S'pore. Sails S'pore. s.s. CITY OF BAGDAD For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg May 15 May 16 s.s. CITY OF BEDFORD For Havre, L'don, R'dam,510 words
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Advertisement331 1932-05-11 14 P. o. British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated ln Ens- land MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S OO* i N LONDON AND FAR EAST MAH. SKKVH 1 OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA I l\|>\\ Tonnage. Singapore. n 'la**. NALDERA 16.000331 words
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Advertisement766 1932-05-11 15 h v MARSEILLES. LONDON, ANTWERP. ROTTERDAM AND Iw N u MIDDLESBROUGH. M..RU T 10.700 May 19 20 HAKUSAN MARU T. 10.500 July 13 14 mil MAR' T ll 00 June S HARUNA MARU T. 10.500 July 27 28 'OZAKI MARO T 10.500 June IS 16 8 KATORI MARU T 10.000766 words
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Advertisement565 1932-05-11 15 to 1:1 itoi»i: FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO. BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT BAH), 11-EXANDRIA, NAPLES. AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive S'pore. S'pora. Penang. N. York. Prrs. Monroe May 23 May 24 May 2« July B Pres Van Buren Jun 6 Jun. 7 Jun. 9 July 19 Pre* Garfield Jun.565 words
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Advertisement776 1932-05-11 15 K. P. M. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ BAT AK— Wednesday. May 11. Prigi-Radja. Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas. Pengalbu.Estate and Rengat. ELOUT— Wednesday. May 11, Muntok and Palembang. VAN HEUTSZ— Wednesday, May 11. Belawan-Deli and Penang. TOBELO Wednesday. May 11. Toengkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi TlDORE— Thursday, May 12. Selat-Pandjang. Bengkalis. Soengei-Pakning. Siak and776 words
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Article902 1932-05-11 16 Bishop of Alaska Guards His Flock Boston. Primitive cultures and modern progress meet and mingle in certain sections of Alaska, according to the Right Rev. Peter Trimble Rowe, Bishop of Alaska, who is visiting Boston. The Bishop's purpose in coming east was to get a ruling902 words
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Article62 1932-05-11 16 The following names have been approved, states the Admiralty, for the three cruisers included in the new construction programme for 1931: The vessel of the Leander class tc be built in Portland dockyard will be named H.M.S Amphion, the contract-built vessel of this class will be H.M.S. Ajax, thc smaller62 words
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Advertisement697 1932-05-11 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de697 words
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Advertisement521 1932-05-11 16 Kerr Steamship Co Inc. (Incorporated ln U.S.A.) NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Xew York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Due SalL. I, t v M.S SILVERPALM May 24 May 30 MS. SILVERTEAK June 14 June 20 M.S. SILVERSANDAL July 5 July 11 For rates and particulars please521 words
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Miscellaneous676 1932-05-11 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 pjn. and Thursday 7.30 ajn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.36 ajn. Saturdays 7 pjn. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 7 pjn. Kelantan every Wednesday 7 a.m. every Saturday 7 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. F.M.S Batu Anam, Batu676 words
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Miscellaneous96 1932-05-11 16 Baroe 12. Toronto. Nor. 2943, from Maccaser 10. for New York 17. Kedah, Brit. 1033, from Belawan Deli 10, for Belawan Deli 12. CLEARANCES May 9 Marosa, (Nor>; Bhanurangsi, (Slam); O. G. Merlin, (Fch>; Saaibrucken, (Ger); Fusijama, (Ital); Toho Maru. Victoria Maiu, (Japan); Gewang. (Dut); Silverwalnut, Flevo, Leif. Kum Sang,96 words
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Article1271 1932-05-11 17 Men Who Grope on the Bed of the Thames Two hands, the strangest hands that ever belonged to a big. deep-chested, broad-shoulder-ed, muscular frame, the frame of a prize-fight-er, a caber-tosser, a ploughman, or a lumberjack. Not gnarled, coarse-grained, or knuckly hands. Soft to the touch they were,1,271 words
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Article501 1932-05-11 17 Additions at Science Museum A number of additions have been made to the collection of ship mod?ls at the Science Museum. South Kensington, the earliest being a contemporary model of the St. Michael, an 1.100-ton ship built for the Navy by Sir John Tippetts at Portsmouth in 1669.501 words
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Article247 1932-05-11 17 Promise of Trade Improvement Shipping booms are inevitably followed by shipping slumps, but the cne that started in 1920 has lasted longer than any ever known in our history. But even that premises to come to an end scon, for although it will certainly ■be a long time247 words
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Article67 1932-05-11 17 A gift of plate and a ships bell has been made, on behalf of the City of Rochester, to H.M.S. Rochester, a sloop built at Chatham last year but not yet completed. Usually, presentations of this nature are made on boe.rd. but on this occasion the ceremony took place at67 words
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Advertisement536 1932-05-11 17 THE Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions) H ,.„l 0 W8 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE, -ajephoro 6066. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. A^r f _f/ The premier morning daily in Malaya J/ Delivered with the Chota Hazri each f morning. Latest news, latest telegrams und latest announcements. London rubber I and536 words
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Advertisement324 1932-05-11 17 c y__\ TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA WAND M.O.SJ OF T.HE OJSI*. The New Scenic Route of the Canadian National Railways See the beat of tbe laarrettau Canadian Rockies etay at Wtm\W99 ■JafaVg Park Lodge in the heart of wondroua mountain bea*ty, ma yFm^L travel straight through frosa Vancourer without changing324 words
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Article, Illustration600 1932-05-11 18 DANGEROUS TRAINING Child Dancer May Make History in Parliament M London, April 6. A pretty girl of fifteen will probably make Acrobatic history in tht House of Commons ?his afternoon, writes a Daily Express special representative She will, at least, be read/600 words
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539 1932-05-11 18 LANCASHIRE TROUBLE Vicar Accused of Pulpit Attacks on Women j Allegations that tin* Rev. T. Caleb, the coloured vicar of Lumb-in-Rossendale. Lanes, had •admonished from the pulpit a woman whose laugh in church started the feud, were made at the inquiry in Manchester into the539 words
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Article115 1932-05-11 18 World Tour With His Sweep Fortune I.i don. April 26. Emilie Scala. lhe Italian proprietor of a London cafe, has at last received the proceeds cf the first prize which Irs ticket won in the Irish Sweep en the Grand National last year. The long delay has been115 words
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Article108 1932-05-11 18 New Ycik, April 6. Forgetting the world-wide financial panic. the Governors of tw U.S States celebrated April Fools Day at Palm Springs. California. by taking part- in a "Toad Derby." More than a hundred horned tcads "raced" from a small inner circle traced on108 words
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Article387 1932-05-11 18 AN URGENT APPEAL Terrible Conditions of Famine What has been feared has come, in North Anhui. All available resources having been used up, despite all efforts strained to allocate grain in sufficient quantities, and transport it into this region, famine conditions, pitiable to the point of387 words
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Article170 1932-05-11 18 Seized by German Customs Berlin, April 5. The customs authorities have seized the bank account of Herr Erich Maria Remarque (author of "All Quiet on the Western Front") at a branch of the Danat Bank in Berlin, in connection with a suspicion that he has transferred moneys170 words
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Article79 1932-05-11 18 Round-Up of Gangsters by tiie Police Shanghai. April 21. I It was learned this morning that the Shanghai Municipal Police have, during the past ten days, completed one of the biggest and most important round-ups of criminals and dangerous characters ever made in the International Settlement. About a79 words
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Article84 1932-05-11 18 Army Appointment in India London. April 25. Viscount Gort ha* been appointed Director of Military Training. Army Headquarters. India, from October 1 Viscount Gcrt. VC C.8.E.. D.5.0.. M.V.0.. M.C. entered the Army in 1905. He was at one time a colonel in the Grenadier Guards and served in84 words
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Article78 1932-05-11 18 CAMBRIDGE CREW TO TRAIN IN MAY Chance of Representing Britain at Olympiad London, April 21. For the first time in the history of rowing Cambridge will be afloat in the May term, training for Henley, where they will represent the Leander Club. The reason why the crew will be so78 words
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Advertisement940 1932-05-11 18 BANKS AND INSURANqI THE EASTERN BANK, in (iDeavpomod iii i 1 Authorised Subscribed r Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund a] -l R, HEAD OTPICI BRANCHES ftOOJh*) Karachi. Madras Amara Basra. Mosul and Sin*.*.**,-, CURRENT ACCOUNTS allowed at 2 fm rent pi SAVINGS DEPOSIT A( money received on tpp EXCHANGE bright I940 words
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Miscellaneous597 1932-05-11 18 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 Priok, 21 metres from597 words
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Article2218 1932-05-11 19 1905—1930 A Book That Deserves Notice the rubotr industry have a. in ii fashionable subject prof) ■Off! at American Univer-,-Thi- World's Straggle with Rubber 1905--m .Jan-t.s Cooper Lewrenee, University :.i\er. ny* II only because rJge distribution, presumably by the Bril 1) rubbe- cin lc*.. the book2,218 words
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Article352 1932-05-11 19 To- Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES May 10 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2.3 29 32 London. 3 n.onths' sight 23 27|32 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 13,16 London. 30 days' right 2:3 25J32 London, demand 2j3 3 i London, T. T. 2 3 23|32 Lyons and Paris,352 words
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75 1932-05-11 19 May 10th.. 12 o'clw k noon Buyets Sellers RS.S. equal to Loudon Standard. Spot 5 v Ml Standard RJS.S. on Tender May Iff Hf June ss.5 s 5 T s July W% 6 July-Sept. 6 6's Oct. -Dec. 6' 4 6**y Jan-March 6^ 6-» Tone75 words
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Article878 1932-05-11 19 TUESDAY. MAY 10TH. 193? CLOSING QUOTATIONS 1 layer* Setters 22s 24s i I*s 20s t 9d 10s 9d t s 9d 8s 9d n 07>-i 12h% 22 25 30 40 nom. 56 7s 6d ls nom. 15 20 24 29 M 12s M M 6s 6d 10878 words
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Article160 1932-05-11 19 Domestic production (as ascertained by exports from Federated Malay States. Unit-derated Malay States, and Straits Settlements) of Tin. ond Tin-in-ore at 72 per cent., during th*» month of April 1932. Tons Tona. Federated Malay States 3Jtm Unfedereted Malay States Johore 30 Kedah 6 Perlis 28 Kelantan nil160 words
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Article47 1932-05-11 19 Simo and Merton Show Losses [FR*2E PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. May 10. Simo Rubber Co.. reports a IoOS of £5.226 on the past year, reducing the credit forward to £4.720. Merton Rubber Co. also show a loss, of £1,661. reducing the credit forward to £736.47 words
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Article281 1932-05-11 19 Loss of s 1, ().">:', I_ast The report of the directors of the Changkat Serdang Estates. Limited, to be presented at the annual meeting at the French Bank Build ing. Singapore, on May 18. states: The accounts show a loss of $4,053.52 on thr year's working. After deducting281 words
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Article242 1932-05-11 19 Representation on the I.T.C. The twentyfifth annual general meetiug of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines will be held at the office of the Chamber on Saturday. May. 28th. at 10.30 a.m. The agenda is as follows: To confirm the minutes of the twenty-fourth annual general meeting, and242 words
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Article186 1932-05-11 19 THE ABROAD May 2 7*. Amsterdam 9.03'. 9.0H 9.07'. Athens 480 KDm 540 M-llers 545 Bombay Ivf. 33 32d. Is. 5 15.16d. Is. 5 15 16d Berlin 15.38 15.40 15 7 16 Brussels L'6.l2'.- 26.12'.- 26.17S Bucharest 610 615 615 Rio 4' nom 4 1 4"; Buenos Aires 36 36186 words
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Advertisement75 1932-05-11 19 Aiseta exceed Assurance In force over I3s.toe.tef The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co,, Ltd. (Incorporated In the Stralta BetUe_oonto) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Streei Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry. B.C The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British75 words
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Article1514 1932-05-11 20 Week-end Cricket. Schoolboy Batsmen in Form. S.C.C. Tournament Draw. Whitsun Ma'-h. <.ui Hem. i rri Cup Lawn Tennis. League Football. Forthcoming Boxing. Batsmen came into their own again in last ~reek-c:*,d's cricket, a couple of centuries as well as a number of scores of over fifty showing1,514 words
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Article224 1932-05-11 20 BATTING 106 I* Alvis. S.R.C. vs. Nondescripts. 100 J. Sanderson. St. Andrew's School vs. SC.RC. 89 D. Ross. St. Andrew's School vs. S.C.R.C. 88 Lt. G. J Bryan. United Services vs. Merchants. 72* T Leijssius. SRC. vs. BB and I. 64 Sgt. Smith. R.A P. vs.224 words
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Article220 1932-05-11 20 Skippers of Singapore Boats Against Port Dickson On the mornings of Sunday and Monday, the Inter-port contest between the Port Dickson Yacht Club and the Royal Singapore Yacht Club will take place. Start at 10.10 am. The following have been chosen to sail the undermentioned boats in this220 words
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Article102 1932-05-11 20 Malayan Championship Opens The Malayan billiards championship, which is being played at the New World in connection with the Empire Shopping Week, opened last night. D. F. Cockle, of the Royal Air Force, beat Salleh bin Kassim, of Fathul Karib Club, by 250 points to 185; and Ang Chin102 words
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Article374 1932-05-11 20 SINGAPORE MEETING Scratchings and Selections For To-day The following are the scratchings and selections for to-day's races in the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting. Race 1. Ponies Class 2 Div. 3 (5 4 furs). —2.45 p.m. Kulim 9.9, Balkis 9.7. Simon 9.4, Romance 9.0, Iseult 8.12, Springkell374 words
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Article195 1932-05-11 20 Handicaps for Saturday, in addition to those published, are as follow: Race 2.— Griffins— Div. 8.— (6 furs'.— 3 p.m. —Brown Honey (IS) 9.5. Black Magic (16) 9.1. Kilat <li 8.13. Joseph <9) 8.5. Perfect Lady '14* Bb. Maori Queen (2L'*7.13. More Gold <17» 7.7. Shorty <8>195 words
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Article134 1932-05-11 20 Handicaps for Monday include the following Race 1. Horses Class 2 Div. 2 (l mile and 1 fur).— 4 p.m. Bonny 9. Verdict 8.10, Ecliptic 8.7. Veracity 8.7. Marmon 8.5. Triila 8.5. Furrow 8.5. Guano 8.2. Le Souverain '.12 Lady Kuala 7.12. Aquila 7.8, Hot Iron 7.6. Race134 words
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Article155 1932-05-11 20 Ladies May Spoon Result Twenty cards were taken out for the May Ladies Spoon competition at Keppel Golf Club and the following returned: The Keppel Club Championship has been arranged for Saturday and Sunday, May 28th. and 29th. r Mrs. R. D. Finlay 41 4 .37 (Winner)155 words
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ANOTHER WIN FOR AIR FORCE
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Article565 1932-05-11 20 Yesterday's First Division Football R.A.F 4: S.B.C 1. The postponed First Division League game between the R.A.F. and the S.R.C. was played yesterday evening at the Anson Road Stadium and resulted in a win for the Air Force by 4 l. The R.A.F. were the better team throughout565 words
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Article78 1932-05-11 20 Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Malays 8 7 1 0 34 13 14 R.A.F. 8 6 2 0 19 10 12 Gloucesters *****5 910 SCC. 8 3 2 3 9 9 9 S.CF.A. 7 2 1 4 14 8 8 S.R.C. 8 2 3 378 words
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Article218 1932-05-11 20 M. P. H. Defeat the Post Office Old rivals met in the Third Division of the League at Jalan Besar yesterday when the Malaya Publishing House defeated the Post Office (who had deprived them of second place last season) by 3 goals to 2. The game was evenly218 words
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Article30 1932-05-11 20 Mrs. Breakey Wins Robinson Cup The Robinson Cup competition at the. Garrison Golf Club was won by Mrs. J. D. Bxeajkey with a score of two down.30 words
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Article31 1932-05-11 20 I 1 ri A pumping plant has been installed in the Malacca Swimming Club, and this will ensure an ample depth of water for swimming' and diving at all times j31 words
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