The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 May 1932
1932-05-12
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-05-12 1 The Singapore Free Press \o. 13,644. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article405 1932-05-12 1 The Japanese Government has derided to withdraw all troops from Shanghai m a month; but the War Office spokesman, m intimating this decision, states that the Japanese feel that they have been fighting other nations' battles and have only obtained world-wide odium Page 9. Mr. Neville Chamberlain's405 words
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Article1246 1932-05-12 1 By the death of Dubois, a poilu. m action at Verdun, his widow was at once left without object m life and delivered from the fierce tytanny cf a thousand cares. She had lived frem bath wfttti detail at close quarters, without other perspective than ruin as the swift1,246 words
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Advertisement435 1932-05-12 1 BIGIA TEA Urines the freshness gm j fragrance of the lay an gardens dired 1» your home. RAFFLES HOTEL THE EUROPE HOTEL d with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH to.day-8 attractions spEaAL mNNER AND 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. SPMAL DINNER DANCE r435 words
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Advertisement100 1932-05-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel announcements Pe.ge I. Cinema and theatre attraction*— Page 5. Ovaltine for strength, vigour and vi':;ii:y— Page 14. Lactogen and the British Empire Products Ball— Page 3. Brownie, the simplest real earner* from Kodak's— Page 6. Robinson's are -ole agents fcr the Star,! i Mat iress— Pace 9.100 words
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Advertisement11 1932-05-12 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article274 1932-05-12 2 Number of applicants Service Co: m Camp 41 In Temporary Employment 56 Repatriated by Committee 126 Repatriated by Others 35 Struck off. Died Permanent Bi'lets etc. 121 Total 379 RECEIPTS \M» PAYMENTS TO END OF APRIL 1932 Receipts Government Com. -ibut ions 79,704.77 E.S.A.M 47.397.43 ISP 8.396.28274 words
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Article33 1932-05-12 2 Mi. A h Flowerdew has been appointed to be an Unofficial Member of the Selangor Council of State during the absence on leave of the hor.ble Mr H B Egruont Hake. JP MFC33 words
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Advertisement404 1932-05-12 2 BUSINESS CARDS, BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work— Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL Singapore. MISS MOLLIE MrGRATH, Tel. 4110. Matron Proprietress. MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD METAL LIME FOR SALE Delivery ex Railway Siding Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones Memorials In Stock. special Designs Made to404 words
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Advertisement743 1932-05-12 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL j 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 m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of Heavy Pipes and Cast Iron Specials for period October Ist. 1932. to743 words
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Advertisement641 1932-05-12 2 FOR SALE. PIANO. Allison, m good condition. Porta bh leakwood mosquito-proof DOG KENNEL. si?v 4 ft. 6 ins. x 3ft. x 3 ft. Inspection invited. Phone 7490. AUSTIN SEVEN SALOON. $500. In perfect condition. 'Phone 4952. FOR QUICK SALE, seven-seater Pierce Arrow touring car. absolutely new. selling very cheap, inspection641 words
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Advertisement567 1932-05-12 2 NOTICES. Ordinance No. 155 (Companies)*. THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. At an Extraordinary General Meeting ol the members of the above-named Company, duly convened and held at No. 48 Jalan Maharani Muar. Johore. on Tuesday, the 19th day ol April. 1932. the following Special Resolution was duly passed, and567 words
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Advertisement313 1932-05-12 2 RHEUMATISM 15 Convent sisters say there's nothing to equal Kruschen This letter is not one opinion; it In th. esanitnouM SBS sistrrs of ;i laitfe a nveal 44 \W ait- a larsje eosamonii mimtter) and lind no mndieilfc Kruschi v Helta, Mmj nf v, aire troubled with Ith.-uituitiMiii necessitat. m313 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous285 1932-05-12 2 TOE WEEK Thursday, Utn. High Water 01.16. 8.3 ft.. 15.20. 6.5. ft. Football: Div. Ill: A.P.C. v.s. Med. Services at Geylang: Robinson \s vs. Cold Storage at S.H.B. San Carlo Italian Opera Company m Faust at Victoria Theatre. 9.30 p.m. Friday, 13th. High Water 02.05. 7.9 ft., 16.30. 6.4 ft.285 words
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Article1230 1932-05-12 3 MEETING WITH RULERS Opening of New Road The fsßeajßHj Government House bullion concerns the visit which HE. the Hit>h Commissioner <sir Cecil Clement! recently naid to the East Coast. Sunday. April I TIB. At 8 a.m. the s.y. "flea Belle" arrived at the .Perhentiar. Isles and1,230 words
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Article319 1932-05-12 3 Singapore. May 11. The following are the routine orders by Lieut Col. M. J. T. Reilly. M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F Ranges. The following range allotments are republished for information. Buses reave Drill Hall Sat. Sun. Bkt. Timah R Farrer R 2 p.m. 7.30 a.m. 14.5.32 15.5.32 "D" Coy.319 words
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Advertisement263 1932-05-12 3 BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCTS' BALL (Friday, 20th May VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL) The following prizes will be awarded for the best eostnmes, (on the popular vote), advertising LACTOGEN FIRST:- CHEQUE FOR $50.00 SECOND CHEQUE FOR $30.00 THIRD CHEQUE FOR $10.00 Several consolation prizes o! Xestle's Chocolates, (manufactured at Hayes, Middlesex), will also263 words
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Advertisement206 1932-05-12 3 I li MMM 16 1 WE I I RR^RRHsI RRHRRRRRRRI !S _UL 9 pa las *ss J I ra fr u aw iv I VI7DV J BSg f mmJmmX al I^ 31 ti LARGE I k&L STOCKS I iflo* 21 25 to 28 AU '"M 2a=a TIIRF^ I a 29206 words
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Article, Illustration280 1932-05-12 4 A THIS church at Jupille. Belgium was cut S in two and the sections drawn apart to ©enlarge the structure by building a new navo. THE LOVE BENCH. The bride and bridegroom maintain an old euslOß 0)1 lumping over a bench after280 words
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Advertisement239 1932-05-12 5 VICTORIA THEATRE LAST FOIR VM..III* ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY TO-NIGHT 9.30 p.m. FAUST FRIDAY SATURDAY LA TOSCA CARMEN Book at Little's $3, $2, $1. j SUNDAY NEXT 9.30 .p.m. GRAND FAREWELL CONCERT. GEMS FROM OPERA VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL PRICES: $2 and $1. BOOK AT LITTLE'S. NEXT ORGAN RECITAL FRIDAY NEXT, MAY239 words
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Advertisement312 1932-05-12 5 "One of the most excellent productions of its type brought I to the screen" Singapore Free Press. (11.5.32). CAPITOL TO- I «Tp lI T j 3 Famous Stars Headed by the beautiful favourite of "RIO RITA" fame Presented m one of the finest and most unusual of f modern productions312 words
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Advertisement306 1932-05-12 5 Mill!' 1:1:1 Sa^W MATINEES at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Wallace beery Claris: gable CLIFF EDWARDS, CONRAD NAGEL DOROTHY JORDAN m the Greatest of all Air Thrillers HELL DIVERS NO THRILL EVER TO EQUAL IT t j A METRO GOLDWYN MAYER MIRACLE. EXCLUSIVE BUT NOT EXPENSIVE LADIES 9 UNDERWEAR IN306 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY
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Article101 1932-05-12 6 Taiping Win Deciding Match [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! Bangkok. May 10. In the third of the series of three polo matches. Taiping beat Bangkok m the last moment by four goals to three. The King, m presenting the Cup to the winners, said he had enjoyed the101 words
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Article420 1932-05-12 6 "The Elephant and the Mumnting-Bird" London Apiil Should the British Boxing Beard of Control' tuke a definite stand against the fights that 'are being arranged m this country for Prison Camera, the giant Italian, with men much lighter and smaller So good a boxing judge as Lord420 words
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Article261 1932-05-12 6 18-Year-Old India Hope patella, Mar. m. W S MalxaiMlH the Beng.il tennis champion who leaves tor home on Thursday and hopes to Play al Wimbledon, takes away artth him one sad memory. Ist he was defeated m the final of the Calcutta South Club Tournament by C. L.261 words
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Article103 1932-05-12 6 Tanglin Tournament WEDNESDAY'S TIES Men's Double* Handicap Stewart -Brown and Caldbeck plus 3 vs Dams ron and Bateman owe 4. Mixed Doubles Open Mr.v Zylstra and Goodman vs. Mr and Mrs. Taylor THURSDAYS TIES Men* Dcuble> Handicap Taylur and Mosley phu vs R. P Nt well and Day103 words
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Article153 1932-05-12 6 Popular Euture Expected New York. April 6. An attempt to popularise the British type of Rugby football was made here to-day. when, m an exhibition game under British rules, the New York Rugby club defeated Harvard by eleven points to four before a small but enthusiastic crowd,153 words
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Article104 1932-05-12 6 Famous Derby Winner Destroyed Lord Gla nelly, one of the leading patrons of the English turf, has just suffered a serious loss by the death of Grand Parade, winner of th- Derby m 1919. Grand Parade broke a leg while out exercising at Newmarket last week and104 words
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Article155 1932-05-12 6 George M. Lott, whcse retirement far business reasons from Davis Cup lawn tennis is announced, will be remembered m Britain as a better doubles than singles player. Indeed, the American left his mark at Wimbledon last summer by annexing both tht men's and mixed doubles the former155 words
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Article161 1932-05-12 6 Smaller Bat Suggestion by H. W. Bainbridge Sp aking at the annual meeting ol the Warwick, hire County Cricket Club. Mr. H. W. Bair.bridge. who was re-elected Hon. Secretary, said that, whilst h* was of the opinion that cricket did not- need improvement something must be done to161 words
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Article273 1932-05-12 6 Impressions at Practice Nets LonJnr. April tt, The Indian, ore now practising Limbdi (the vice-captain i. who sails from Bombay this week: Marshall— in ted with a chill— and Nazir Ali— suffering from a boil under his right armpit— wer«- the three absentees, though the la^t named was273 words
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Article52 1932-05-12 6 New York. May IS. Baseball games played yesterday resulted as follows NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati 4. Philadelphia 3. (Lombardie and Lee hit home runs> Pittsburgh 5. Boston 6. '12 Innings* St- Louis 7, Brooklyn 6. (Cucinello hit a home run) AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington 3. Cleveland 0. (Reynolds hit v52 words
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Advertisement336 1932-05-12 6 r BROWNIE.* V a <mPCrnjpLoj:Jb iRjeaJL f A Brownie Camera make- good J7m- Pictures you're sure of that. Ajid it's so staple thai you waste no time or film learning- how to All you need is good Bunlight and the camera (iocs the re»% no (tensing. Any R row ni».336 words
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Advertisement258 1932-05-12 6 1 FRUIT JELLY I BBBBbH mmm* mmemmml e\U MMMJM Oh so easy! JUST POUR INTO MOULD WITHOUT ADDING ANYTHING AND CHILL UNTIL FIRM. FRAMROZ Qc Co.. I M SINGAPORE mmu\ are living parts m\ '■'■'■m. mv -~~2aM ar^ BBaaKß}* ;,^b i -n^ mr l il ug* Mr unu— 9 you258 words
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Article1103 1932-05-12 7 LYTTON REPORT (jj!Y\ WITHOUT MTHORITY \BSENCE OF COMMENT ■kssagssati May 4. jit. limi: ar> r« port of tittle, tl t,- i i.i! the situation m M,,.lmMi Araks full\ with the disposition ili.i. it purposely r«f rains from |I( Har repi.rt states that thr i.oi-rnmiT.l dies not now1,103 words
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Article356 1932-05-12 7 WHY PROSECUTIONS FAIL Absence of Disinterested Testimony w Colombo, .Hay 3. Interesting comments on the cause of crime In Ceylon were made by Mr. Justice Drieberg at the Colombo Assize Court late yesterday afternoon, m tru course Of his charge to th< juiy m the356 words
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Article163 1932-05-12 7 Death of Admiral Tyrwhitt's Cousin m Hong Kong Hi.r.K ll- May 2. A young British naval officer, a second cousin cf Vice- Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt. commander-in-chief. China Station from 1927 to 1929. wns found shot dead at Stonecutters Inland m the early h urs of yesterday163 words
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Article200 1932-05-12 7 INSURANCE CLAIM Compliance With Policy Questioned A" BBSBSrSJSM claim came up m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison* yesterday. It was against the Guardian Assurance Co.. and was by Lee Seng Heng. Khoo Cheong Peck and Tan Seh Tian. call until lately200 words
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Article442 1932-05-12 7 Murder Charge At Seremban l From Our Own Correspondent] Seremban. May 10. At thi Ne^ri Sembilan Assizes to-day. a labourer employed on Chimpul Estate, Tampin. \\a.s produced on the capital charge, it being alleged that on the night of Jan. 7. he fatahy apcarod a mandor of442 words
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Article182 1932-05-12 7 Murder Verdict At Malacca Inquest I Frem Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, May 10. An inquiry was held this morning by the Malacca coroner. Mr. W. G. Reeves, on the death of Morat Kan. the P.W.D. nightwatchman who was found lying dead m a pool of blocd beside his182 words
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Article85 1932-05-12 7 Post Office Employees j Discharged The two accused (Lee Fock Tin and Shong Mun Pul. Post Office clerks m the stamp case which came before the District Police Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd, on Tuesday and who were awaiting their discharge pending instructions from the DPP. (Mr.85 words
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Article737 1932-05-12 7 FARTHER EVIDENCE Judgment to be Delivered Next Week The preliminary inquiry into alleged forgery by two well-known members of the JafTna Tamil community. Coomaroi Shanmugam and Mariamuthus Sittampalam, the latter being formerly m the Bankruptcy Office, was continued m the Second Police Court yesterday. before Mr.737 words
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Article290 1932-05-12 7 Fcrmer Singaporean's Lucky Escape Mr. S. F. Guy. of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. who. until a year or two ago. wa= stationed m Singapore, had a remarkable escape from serious injury when his car went over the pavement at the Galle Face Lake Spill on the morning290 words
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Article87 1932-05-12 7 Master of Chinese Vessel Sentenced to Death An unanimous verdl t of guilty ol the i Of murder was relumed yesterday by the special Jury empanelled to try the case m which Us Chinese master of S native craft, was alleged. «t the Singapore Assises before87 words
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Article129 1932-05-12 7 There was a large gathering Of members at the residence of Mr. Teo Hoe Kang. N >. 296-4. Pasir Panjang Road, for the monthly meeting of the Amateur Sporting Association and for the presentation Of honoraria BO the Honorary Secretary. Mr. Loh Hood Kiang, the Honorary Treasurer.129 words
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Article, Illustration543 1932-05-12 7 ZIMMY IN SINGAPORE Demonstration at Sea View Yesterday Just occasionally we meet people goingthrough l!fe suffering from some apparently insurmountable handicap which we shudder to think might overtake us. and yet these people appear to g;«t the very best out of life. Such a man is "Ziminy"543 words
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Article969 1932-05-12 7 THE BEER TAX MANY PROTESTS AGAINST EXTRA DUTY WHISKY AND RED LIZZIE [From Our Own Correspondent London, April hi. Controversy over beer is a frequent feature ot English public lift-. Whenever there is taxation everybody gets up and howls dismally that it is an outrage upon969 words
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717 1932-05-12 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, MAY 12. 1932. THE S.S.A. AND PETROL PRICES Nothing could have been better calculated to stimulate the interest of members of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association m the Association's dealing with public affairs than the almost casual reference made by the retiring President. Mr. H. D.717 words
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Article331 1932-05-12 8 A memorial service for the late M. Paul Doumer. will be held on Friday at 8 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Mr. F. A. Bartholomeusz. Managing Director of F. A. Bartholomeusz Ltd.. arrived from Europe by the Baloeran. In connection with our paragraph yesterday concerning the illness331 words
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Article82 1932-05-12 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, May 11. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows I Spot £125 716 (£l2O Forward £127 7 16 (£122 13!16). The market is firm. i Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's82 words
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Article93 1932-05-12 8 Through the courtesy of Messrs. Robinson SB Co.. Ltd., who are lending an H.M.V. Radio .Gramophone, it has been made possible to demonstrate, at the Organ Recital to-morrow, the records recently made here, j The audience therefore will be able to listen ito the following Two Choruses93 words
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Article1558 1932-05-12 8 POLICE OBJECTION APPLICATION FAVOURED BY RURAL BOARD ZONINcToLICY A feature of the meeting cf the Singapore Rural Board yesterday mcrning was a decision favouring a project, vetoed by the Chief Police Officer, for the erection of a cinema to cater for workers at the Naval Baue. One1,558 words
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Article227 1932-05-12 8 Hell Divers at The Alhambra The Alhambra Th<. BjraassßC lest night brought screen "He'll Divers." Bin spectacle, of moving pathus comedy vein It is BBJ I films m which the pt provide thrills, has not The story is set BBBSBBf BBCtnber Navy's Air Force, and their which are227 words
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Article33 1932-05-12 8 Mrs B. 0 H. !)< rl afternoon at The Vi BB ladies of the UUBlglSiatßMt Worke-rs' Associate I 1 -t garden, after which MY address on the aims of the A members were enrolle<l33 words
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Advertisement220 1932-05-12 8 F. 0. V. LIQUEUR BRANDY CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Ksng\. (Incorporated m Shanghai) I 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5371. BY SPECIAL >§lX > ffiPp^jy TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM. EBTD. ofiO£|g|B£ 1872. DIAMOND SET PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RINGS ETERNITY RINGS.220 words
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Advertisement37 1932-05-12 8 POLICEMAN FIRE FIGHTER, reads a news bill. No doubt he arrested the flames. When flames resist arrest a "GAFLAC" FIRE POLICY will save the situation. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.37 words
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CHANCELLOR'S OPTIMISM
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Article280 1932-05-12 9 UKST TKADE FIGURES SINCE THK WAR BUT MORE ECONOMIES Reuter's Service 1 London. May 11. of buying orders for British rtttSS SSI the- SUx-k Exchange nwth of eonlidene-e at home asnaaajsaes of Mr. Neville rn'-.i.sured optimism at the bank- Btgtst, when he- emphasised that inlal duties280 words
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46 1932-05-12 9 IFKEE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHTI London. May 11. mberlattVa speeches this week are indicate that further drastic economic le It la prohable that black-coated will be brought into unemployment 'iue ation ayatsas revised, the the Services slaughtered as last B»l BBCiS] pensions reduced. I46 words
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Article258 1932-05-12 9 I Reuter's Sen-ice I London, May, 11. bird that USB Goverrment is aiming sal monetary co-operation was the Financial Secretary to the H" W. E. Elliot., winding up the the second reading of the Budget. Mr Churchill's .suggestion of >"" with America and added that it si258 words
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Article78 1932-05-12 9 Proposal Before U.S. (•overnment [Reuters Service] Washington, May 10. "i to submit Mr. Hayden*3 to the various Government ■'""iv. The resolution is now I v. rnment li authorised to the- rate of two-third of a Mr j i Imposed that it should be per'i'bts to the78 words
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Article113 1932-05-12 9 NO NEGOTIATION Mr. Thomas's Plain Hint to the Free State [Reuter's Service] London. May 11. In the House cf Commons to-day Mr. J. H. Thcmas < Dominions Minister) was asked whether he intended negotiating with the Free State over the application of the Import DvMe.s113 words
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Article351 1932-05-12 9 Farewell Presentations At Ipoh l From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, May 11. Selde;m has so large a body of prominent residents of Perak assembled to pay tribute to one man whose popularity m the State was strikingly evidenced by all. doctors, officials and unofficial organising a351 words
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Article213 1932-05-12 9 Question of British Minister's Headquarters m China [Reuter's Sen-ice I London, May 11. Whether the British Minister to China w :uld reside at the seat of Government or whether the British Legation would be maintained at Peiping was questioned by Mr A E. L. Chorlton (Con.. Platting)213 words
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Article64 1932-05-12 9 Exchange Authorities' Action [Reuter's Service] New York, May 10. In anticipation of the import tax of five cents a pound on ruDber the Exchange raised it* requirements on trades m future contracts from $300 to $400 on each contract of 22.400 lbs. The Exchange authorities say that64 words
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Article55 1932-05-12 9 Bill to Come Before Japanese Diet TReuter's Far Eastern Service) Tokio. May 11. For the purpose of stabilizing exchange quotations the Government has decided to submit a bill at the forthcoming extraordinary session of the Diet enabling the control of the exchange rate, although there is no55 words
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EVACUATION OF SHANGHAI
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Article234 1932-05-12 9 all troops withdrawn in one month powers t ~Uability TReuter's Far Eastern Service] Toko, May 11. The Foreign Office Spokesman disclosed that the Cabinet, at yesterday's session, decided to withdraw the entire expeditionary force from Shanghai within a month, the Ninth Division returning to its peace station at234 words
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Article64 1932-05-12 9 FIGHTING IN CHIHLI Chang Preparing Opposition at Shanhaikuan Nanking, May 11. The decision to withdraw the Japanese troops from Shanghai Is greeted with general satisfaction but the situation at Shanhaikuan, where the attitude of the Japanese military is stated to be "extremely provocative." is causing anxiety. It is reported that64 words
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Article, Illustration183 1932-05-12 9 Mrs. Meyrick's Honourable Undertaking: [Reuter's Service 1 London. May 10. The Marlborough Street magistrate to-day suggested an extraordinary method of dealing with Mrs. Meyrick. "the night club queen." and mother-in-law of two British peers. She. w i til two other peo p 1 c. was found guilty183 words
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Article87 1932-05-12 9 Spectator's Death at the Races A sad incident occurred during yesterday's races, one of the spectators suddenly collapsing and dying, apparently of heart failure. From persons who knew the deceased, an elderly Indian, it was learned that his name was Das and that he was an employee of87 words
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Article25 1932-05-12 9 Satisfactory Progress Continued [British Radio Official Service] Ru*by, May 11. It is stated to-day fchat the Prime Minister continues to make satisfactory progress.25 words
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Article26 1932-05-12 9 British Import Duties Passed [Reuter's Service] London, May 11. The House of Commons aoproved by 275 votes tc 36 the new silk duties resolution.26 words
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Article112 1932-05-12 9 ECONOMIC PRESSURE Burden That is Becoming Intolerable [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, May 11. The Government has decided to suspend the gold standard and base the value of its currency on the pound sterling at the rate of' exchange when both currencies were on a gold112 words
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Article427 1932-05-12 9 Election of Officers to Operatic Accompaniment The tiffin meeting of the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday, at the Adelphi Hotel, was devoted to the election of officers for the ensuing year, but the business atmosphere was relieved by members of the San Carlo Opera Co., who sang selections from427 words
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Article203 1932-05-12 9 Lord HailshanTs Tribute [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 10. Warm tributes to the memory of the late French President. M. Doumer. were paid by both Houses of Parliament to-day. In the House of Lords an address requesting the King to express on behalf of the house203 words
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Article32 1932-05-12 9 Refloated Without Damage [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 11. The trans-Atlantic liner Berengaria ran aground m the Solent this morning but was pulled off without sustaining any serious damage.32 words
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Article18 1932-05-12 9 M. Tardieu Formally Resigns [Reuters* Service] Paris, May 10. M. Tardieu. the Premlei, has formally resigned.18 words
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Advertisement206 1932-05-12 9 mmm^mmMMMMMMMMMMMmWMMmmmWmMmmMMmmmstsmmsesmmmmwms i ~iMfci*-.MM»^iM<»^^i.- *i Ml If v&fSFf^T'^^S!*^^ ur~u^SL?n*mu*ruStn mum* _"P ""JH mtlMm hTKVVOmTUENT I Wtre Mattress Bedstead Manufacturers to H.M.THE KING I THE STAPLES MATTRESS I The Finest Mattress Made I COOLNESS IN HOT COUNTRIES. The open construction of the mattress allows direct ventilation straight through to the bedding, thus206 words
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Advertisement1064 1932-05-12 10 s^^^ SHIPPING THF P.117F FUNNEL I INE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean raE HTJA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co.. Ltd.. and China THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.). THE C UNARD STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. THE1,064 words
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Advertisement509 1932-05-12 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) s "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Due Spore. Sails Spore. s.s. CITY OF BAGDAD For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg May 15 May 16 sj>. CITY OF BEDFORD For Havre, L'don,509 words
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Advertisement348 1932-05-12 10 P. &> O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incoipcrated hi England I MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN Ml LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore Tonnage NALDERA 16.000 May IS348 words
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Advertisement541 1932-05-12 11 iO. S. K. LINE I EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE LOS ANGELES NEW YORK, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE I PANAMA NEW MOTORSHIP "KINAI MARU" Due One ArT Le Los Angeles New York May 13 May la June 20 July 5 |R| May 14 May 15 .rticulars please apply to: OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA, Singapore.541 words
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Advertisement414 1932-05-12 11 j DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dlrid AMERICAN MAIL LINE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIA^ YOSEMITE PARK HOLYWOOD-GRAND CANYON WEEKLY SAILING FROM MONG KONG AND OR MANILA NEW LOW THROUGH FARES ORIENT TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA WILL BE QUOTED UPON APPLICATION. EUROPE via SUEZ SAILINGS EVERY OTHER TUESDAY MAINTAINED BY THE414 words
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Advertisement874 1932-05-12 11 K. P. M. I KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ j TIDORE-Thursday, May 12, Selat-Pandjang, Bengkalis, Soengei-Paknmg. Siak and Pakan- 1 Baroe. i TOMOHON -Thursday. May 12. Singkawang. Pemangkat and Sambas. MAROS— Friday. May 13. Poeloe-Kidjang, S pat. Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas and Rengat. OP TEN NOORT— Friday. May 13, Muntok, Batavia. flllHUg and Sourabaya.874 words
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Article124 1932-05-12 12 Alipore. Brit. 3241, from Nagoya 11, fbr Bombay 12. Tairea, Brit. 3756, from Calcutta 11, for' Calcutta via Penang and Rangoon 12. a iScott Hailey, Brit. 193, from Siantan' li, for Anamba and Natuna Isl. 14. Vyner Brooke. Sar 713, irom Kuching 11, lor Kuching 13. Maras, Dut.124 words
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794 1932-05-12 12 NEAREST TO THE EARTH New Method of Calculation Used The discovery of a new planet was announced to the Morning Post by Dr. A. C. D. Crommelin, formerly President of the Royal Astronomical Society. It is nearer to the Earth than any previously known,794 words
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Article131 1932-05-12 12 London, April 19. More than 50 British films are to be distributed immediately In the West Indies, British Guiana, and West Africa by the British United Producers Company, Limited, an organization formed some months ago with the support of the Colonial Office to distribute British131 words
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Advertisement589 1932-05-12 12 Burns Philp- Line. (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANOOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only] MAREI.IJV is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de luxe,589 words
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Advertisement523 1932-05-12 12 Kerr Steamship 'Co Inc, (Incorporated In USA.) NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Now Vorfc Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sue/). Due Saib N w M.S. SILVERPALM May 24 May 30 M.S. SILVERTEAK June 14 June 20 M.S. SILVERSANDAL July 5 July 11 Au For rates and particulars please523 words
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Miscellaneous660 1932-05-12 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN I Bangkok every Saturday 7 pjn. and Thursday 7.30 am. I Kedah Monday to Friday 7.36 ajn. I Saturdays 7 pjn. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 7 PJn.l Kelantan every Wednesday 7 am 1 every Saturday 7 pm-l Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, I Penang and Lower Slam 7JO660 words
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Article30 1932-05-12 13 The rate of freight on Copra from Straits to Conference basis ports m Europe is now reduced to 355. per scale ton, effective from 11-5-32.30 words
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Article1438 1932-05-12 13 A New Harbour for Palestine It was Napoleon who said that Acre was the key to the East. The British, who balked him there, believe the key to be at the other end of the historic Bay of Acre, and are building a harbour at Haifa which will transform1,438 words
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Article273 1932-05-12 13 Admiralty Ships m Commission An Admiralty announcement «;hat H.M. Surveying Ships Fitzroy, Kellett, Beaufort, Flinders, and Challenger have recommissioned indicates that the surveying season is here again. Surveying operations (writes the Morning Post Naval Correspondent) will begin on April 18, and continue until about November 13. The273 words
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Article160 1932-05-12 13 To Trade Between East and Australia A new shipping company with a capital of £10,000, has been formed m Sydney, the capital being all Australian subscribed. The company is to be named Australian Tramp Steamers Ltd.. and Mr. R. Dundas Smith, well-known shipping representative of Sydney, has been160 words
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Article62 1932-05-12 13 Per P. and O. Ranpura. Miss A. M. Bignell. Miss F. Sherman. Mr. P. Taylor, Mrs. D. Benjafleld. Mr. I. M. Warbrick. Mr. and Mrs. Lim Nuang Liang, and child. Mr. F Slater. Mr. C. Mills. Mr. J. Peters, Mrs. J. O. Finch, Mr. L. Goldman, Mrs. F.62 words
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Article109 1932-05-12 13 Passengers by K.N.I.L.M. plane from Batavia to Singapore on May 10th were: Mr. Jackscn. Dr. Stephani. Mr. Ho Bok Lin. Mr. Ho Pwan Eng: From Singapore to Batavia: Mr. Lublink Weddik. The P. and O. Burdwan. arrived m London at noon on the 10th instant. May 24th, (Empire109 words
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Advertisement607 1932-05-12 13 Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions) }I office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Lfcphone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. /I he premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include607 words
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Advertisement260 1932-05-12 13 fsm mmMm Nm vV. '*MyJmmwmM\J Am mr 1 V I i fcsV Ame r^fe^AawL S Sw9mi\. m TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA WAND MO.S.T OF IHE U.IS2A* The New Scenic Route of the Canadian National Railways. See the best of the mat-rations Canadian Rockies stay at Jaesje* MtJmmWK Park Lodge m260 words
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Article1307 1932-05-12 14 'CONSTRUCTIVE THINKING Bureau to Deal With Unemployment Tne Hon. Mr. A. S. Bailey, m welcoming the Bishop of Singapore, who was the speaker at the luncheon meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club last week, referred to the hope which he had expressed on a1,307 words
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Article87 1932-05-12 14 j Mr. Walters, Of Mambui Estate. SeiTinban. is shortly c.ng to take over tiit. management 'of Gedoug Estate. Bidor. i Mr. J. Dick has been appointed member ol tne Pilot B ard for the Settlement of Penang vice Mr. G. C. Watson, resigned. Inche Hussein, Malay Inspector, Kuala Pilah, has87 words
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Advertisement231 1932-05-12 14 dailu beverage P '\'i lit The price of "Ovaltine" enables this imWll delicious health-giving beverage to be I tf\|itt enjoyed m every home. IAI 1 Every member of every home should drink II "Ovaltine" m place of tea. coffee or other I meal-time beverages. "Ovaltine" is not I only temptingly231 words
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Advertisement606 1932-05-12 14 BANKS AND CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital In tiuo.ooo shares of £5 each 13.000,000 Reserve Fund E3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. BLshopsgate. London. EC 2 Agencies and Branches Alor Star Iloilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang606 words
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Advertisement246 1932-05-12 14 THE EASTERN BANK I J (Incorpi ral Mil Authorises! ft a P liaVup Capita] I Reserve Find I HEAD <>.... BRANCRta B Karachi Ifadrs Bn i a htosul and Btni CURRENT sllonod al 2 p*i SAVINGS DtPO moil. I IVirUnl EXCHANGE J Branches and 1 CREDITIi)^ D'EXTRLMK I SOCIETE ANONYvp246 words
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Miscellaneous565 1932-05-12 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m 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 from565 words
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Article419 1932-05-12 15 STASTICS OFFICE LIBRARY i I mcd oi re-, Btotl ti. ss i.vi ,1 lr «m April fcßh to d trsJssht Re j.,.,,,, library. Fullerton j Applh atton may bt made Ibttc resident m Malaya BO ms tor ulatanei M r i<» i *****1 »v TUX ni.rxKTMKNT ■•>. Bxporta, and Btn§>419 words
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Article33 1932-05-12 15 winan and llelgian district ions '•"li" --Official Service] Rusby. May 10. m Parliament the toard of Trade, Mr. Walter Jiseusstoan were m progress •""i Belgian Govenunents trictlau on the importation coal.33 words
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Article45 1932-05-12 15 forwarg nan £4.125. to which Bsemj not required £348. r d U39. making £4.612. ,J ai £57. there is £4.555. amounted to 814.000 lb., >old at 3 05d. per pound «ann ••ased. after deducting loss "'d all aafc and warehouse ***i per pound.45 words
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Article563 1932-05-12 15 Lvall and Evatfs Fortnightly Review Singapore. May 11. The an. ounce ment that a United States Bl natt- Finance Committee api>ro\es of the imposition ol a five gold cent import duty on every' pound ot rubber imported into America, came as another .shock to the producing Industry.563 words
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Article106 1932-05-12 15 Bukit Tupah Tapping Policy fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! Ixindon. May 11. The annual meeting of Bukit Tupah adopted the report, which showed I loss of £3419. The chairman. Mr. E. B. Skinner, stated that they sren adopting a system of careful elimination j ot trees from tapping106 words
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Article197 1932-05-12 15 American Textiles Drive Out Japanese Manila. April 27. In spite of the depression, the first two months of 1932 showed an increase of over 60 per cent m imports of cotton piece goods into the Islands, as compared with last year for the same peri d. As197 words
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Article353 1932-05-12 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES May 11. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2,3 29 32 London, 3 months' sight 2 3 27 32 London. 60 days' sight 23 13' 16 London, 30 days' right gj| 25 32 London, demand 2,3.-4 London, T. T. 2 3 23 32 Lyons and353 words
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Article921 1932-05-12 15 WEDNESDAY. MAY 11TH. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Bajem Sellers AlMi X urn bang (£> 22s 24s Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s lls 1 Bangrin Tin 7s 9d 8s 9d Eatang Padang ($1) 07 H 12 \k Batu Caves (sl> 22 25 Buklt Arang ($1) 30921 words
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Article216 1932-05-12 15 Monthly return of Colony stocks at close, of business. April 30th.. 1932 m ton* As declared. DRY j WET TOTAL ToUl Scrap DRY WET DRY drj rubber R.S.S. CREPE Wet Lump v estimatRetnill Sheet and WET ed by Area and Estate Blanket Deafer* Bark Bark U.S.S. Crepe216 words
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Article126 1932-05-12 15 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.069 th. auction yesterday, when there wa*» catalogued 1.506.516 lbs.. 672.55 tons. Offered 1.327.849 lbs.: 592.79 tons. Sold 1.106.148 lbs.; 493.82 ton.». Spot London 2a New York 9\i cts Nominal PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Vents Per Lb.126 words
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Article248 1932-05-12 15 Bo u stead and Co.. Penang. Agents: Malakoff 144.000 lbs. Kuala Muda 218.341. United Patani 215.000; Taiping 123.000. Sungei Batu 52.500: Foothills 21.300; Bertam 250.693. Windsor 38.900; Val Dor 38.300; Kuala Sidim 82.841: Bassett 29.200. Evatt and Co.. Penang. Secretaries: Penawat I Malaya Tin Output 1.153248 words
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Article484 1932-05-12 15 Fraser's Weekly Report Singapore. May 11. Daring the pad week there has been ptaav tically no business to report m any section of the local share market. On an obviously nervous mrrket the p.'ice of Tin hag fluctuated sharffy during the period. The anncuncenv.nl of the BftUSi484 words
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Article205 1932-05-12 15 THE ABROAD It is estimated that the 5 cent* per pound rubber tax m the United fftwtes will yleht $50,000,000 annuf'ry. (British Radio Official Service) May Z Amsterdam MP% 9.07 9.07 Athens 480 fellers 545 :V.IO selU-r> Bombay 1- a23 32d. Is. 515 16d. Ik. 5 31'32d Berlin 15 38205 words
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Advertisement78 1932-05-12 15 "~i«„t» ciceed 512.000.t00 Assurance In force over gMjMg The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strait* Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern LUe Building, Cecil Street Singapore LONDON OFFICE 27. Old Jewry EC Hie Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court ot England and complies with the78 words
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Article1881 1932-05-12 16 SINGAPORE RACES OUTSIDERS PERFORM WELL AWARD'S SURPRISE Fine weather prevailed and a large crowd was present at the fourth day of the Singapore spring race meefng yesterday. The gojng was good and as early as m the second race there was a -ensational win by an outsider.1,881 words
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Article60 1932-05-12 16 Ladies' Empire Dock Cup The following ladies qualified and the draw for the first round is as under Mrs. R. D. Plnlay vs. Miss M. M. Hadley. Mrs. E. A. Gibson or Mrs. J. McNelsh vs. Mrs. J. L. Campbell. Mrs. P. Crawley vs. Mrs. R. E.60 words
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Article1008 1932-05-12 16 LEAGUE FOOTBALL Indo-Ceylonese Spring a Surprise I.C.F.A 2: Gloucesters a. The Gloucesters, playing the same side that defeated the Air Force recently, suffered a rude shock m the First Division of the League at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday, the IndoCeylonese springing the second big1,008 words
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Article364 1932-05-12 16 PARKER AND FREEMAN Sussex Bowling Flogged at Nottingham Effective bowling by A. P. Freeman and Charles Parker, the Kent and Gloucestershire slow bowlers, was the chief feature of the soven first class cricket matches which concluded on Tuesday. Each took thirteen wickets. Freeman's at a total364 words
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Article136 1932-05-12 16 Singapore Championship to be Played Next Month The Singapore Lawn Tennis Association Championships will be held on June sth on the Courts of the Tanglin Club, and on June 6th, 7th. Bth and 9th en the Courts of the Singapore Cricket Club. Entrance fees Singles S4. Doubles S3136 words
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Article97 1932-05-12 16 Last Night's Championship Matches Two more matches m the Malayan billiards championship were played at the New World last night. P. Carmichael. of the S.C.C. lost to Ng Cheng Koon (Aston Athletic Club) by 250 points to 214; and Chua Boon Lay (Siong 800 Athletic Society) defeated Dr. C.97 words
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Article67 1932-05-12 16 Win for Lord Lonsdale's Nun's Veil [Reuter's Service] London. May 11. The Newmarket Stakes (1> 4 miles) were run to-day and resulted as follows Lord Lonsdale's NUN'S VEIL 1 LADY HURRY FILLY 2 Mr. J. Hirst's VOLCANIUS 3 Fourteen ran. Won by 2 lengths; third l' L lengths67 words
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Article54 1932-05-12 16 The following have been invited to play crieke; for S.C.C. vs. Malacca on Monday at 10.30 a.m. at S.C.C: Lt. J. H. T. Billson, R. Boyer. Lt. G. J. Bryan, Pit. Lt. Croome. D. R. Harper. W. Haxworth, J. E. King, Dr. E. D. Lindow. A. W. Nicholson, E. G.54 words
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