The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 May 1932
1932-05-13
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Title Section15 1932-05-13 1 The Singapore Free Press 13,645. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY. MAY 13, 1932. 10 CENTS.15 words
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Article375 1932-05-13 1 Ex-President Dcumer rf France was butied yesterday following: an imposing state funeral m Paris Page 9. Royal Dutch announce the declaration of a dividend of 6 per cent Page 9. Fire m the Chinese quarter of Bangkok caused damage estimated at £170,000. and four men have been375 words
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Article1724 1932-05-13 1 (Witt) apol gie, tO ri :.th"i Much 8. Up, and to the Agents by motorcar. Wncrc. being .nnved. they tell me he is much engaged with afTayrcs. and soe I must wait awhile. But his she-c lerke is an elegant wench; and with golden hi ire whirh1,724 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1932-05-13 1 l*ii&) il ■SSSS !1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL UHN(i PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL Bi with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. todays attractions Saturday. May 14th. RIJSTTAFEL TEA DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. m the batik grill ROOM Informal Noon to 8 p.m. After Dinner Dance SPECIAL DINNER AND225 words
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Advertisement390 1932-05-13 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL Saturday Night I s DA, C B T j-, 1 Tl. 1 Concert March THE RE D CLOAK Mansfield O DCC liil K.ICC 2 Overture ORPHEUS IN DER UNTERWELT Offenbach Dinner* _v I#_ince 3 Valse weiner blut straps op 354 4. Solveijg's Song from "PEER DANCING TILL390 words
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Advertisement201 1932-05-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Bisurated Ifsgnesftl for Indigestion Pace 6 Book? you must read from Kelly and Wal^h Pagre 1. Year Book of Education from Peter Chong— Ppge 2. Notices by Mentikab Rubber. ROni Kong UniVtntty, and Swan and Maclaren Page 2 Have an Ocean policy and protect yourself from loss by201 words
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Advertisement6 1932-05-13 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES6 words
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Article154 1932-05-13 2 Hell Divers to Show at Marlborough and Alhambra An unprecedented step has been taken by the AlllM-hra management m extending Hell Divers, the current feature at the Alhambra. to <h.- Marlborough. To-night, and during the neck-end thLs tmm air-picture will be played vi th.- Alhambra and Marlborough simultaneously.154 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement449 1932-05-13 2 THE REMEDY PAR EXCELLENCE for PRICKLY HEAT. "AGNESIA" POWDER Manufactured m Singapore by the Grafton Laboratories. Obtainable m Boxes at 60 cents and $1.50. from all Chemists and Stores. Sole Distributors: MEDICAL HALL, LTD. Wholcrale Dept. •"----■«-^-m»-BBBB__MmBBB_BBBBBB_BBB_BBBBBBBBBBBBBB_BBmBB>a_____ BUSINESS CARDS. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS A REPAIRERS. 14A Chance Alley. Singapore. A^SBmm\449 words
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Advertisement636 1932-05-13 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE 1s hereby given that tenders, are now Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained tn the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of Heavy Pipes and Cast Iron Specials for period October lst, 1932, to September636 words
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Advertisement833 1932-05-13 2 j NOTICES. Ithe Singapore traction company, limited. (Incorporated m the United Kingdom). Notice. DIVERSION OF TROLLEY BUS SERVICES ON MAY 15TH, 1932. I A: tht request of the Authorities, with the object of relieving the existing congestion at the junction of North Bridge Road and High Street, the Company propose,833 words
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Advertisement423 1932-05-13 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. My wife. Violet, having left my protection. I shall not be responsible for any debts incurred by her J II RODRIGUEZ THE MENTAKAB RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements!. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tinThirteenth Ordinary Qcneral Meeting of the Members of the Mentakab Rubber Company423 words
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Advertisement262 1932-05-13 2 NOTICK. NOTICE. It is hereby notified 'h;<t v l >.is from May 11th 1932. U a CYCLE ft CAJUUAOg CO lit* EXCHANGE BANKS It is h< pby noUfk d thai l "ill be cli sed on Monday. Viv ltith Whr M .no.i. ■ani i NOTICE. Notice is hereby giv.-n tl;262 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous316 1932-05-13 2 THE WEEK Friday. 13th. High Water 02.05. 7.9 ft.. 16.30. 6.4 ft. Sc Trice for late M. Paul Doumer. President of the French Republic. Cathedral of tne Good Shepherd. 8 a.m. TVnnis: Tanglin Club Tournament. Pootball Div. I: Pulau Brani vs. R.A.F. at Anson Road. Div. II: S.C.F.A. vs. Naval316 words
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Article, Illustration1370 1932-05-13 3 HOW ARE YOUR CIGARETTES MADE SCIENCE TAKES A HAND Interesting Tour Through Arcadia Works Do ycu i* member when you were very young how you need to v ry nearly press your MB. through thf nearby tobacconist's window, fascinated by a very nimble-fincered young lady, sometimes tuo. making mountains of1,370 words
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Article203 1932-05-13 3 Extraordinary Case Cured London. AprU 22. The extraordinary case of a woman WhO wrot-e backwards and read upside down, and drew upside down on paper spread flat before her has aroused interest m the medical profession and the public. The case is described m the current issue of203 words
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Article51 1932-05-13 3 Liabilities Total I £30,000 London. March 30. At Vienna. Jan Kubelik, the famous violinist, and his wife, were examined m bankruptcy. Their liabilities amounting to £30,000, they said, were due to depreciation of their American and French shares. They are offering their creditors a dividend of 35 per51 words
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Article211 1932-05-13 3 Huge Labour Experiment Planned LenJon, April b. That the Labour Government had contemplated a huge scheme for the conversion of coal into oil was disclosed hist night by Mr. Shinwell. who held the position of Secretary for Mines. The immediate scheme, he told a Dagenham audience, was to211 words
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306 1932-05-13 3 Husband Tells of Suspicions He Stifled A woman who had been mail tad for 17 years and a youth, described as "happy-go-lucky." were seen laughing and joking a few hours before they were found poisoned together m S car. This was revealed at the306 words
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Article187 1932-05-13 3 Arrives at Brisbane I. rt -(...:•<• March 30. Ftnuftßfc. Elli Beinhom. the young German aviatrix who h?us flown from Berlin to Brisbane, made a faultless landing at Areherfield A rodrome at 3 o'clock this afternoon. She was welcomed by the State Treasurer iMr Barnes/. Miss Hilder Reber. on187 words
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Article596 1932-05-13 3 Propeller Struck by Rird Sydney, March IL Disabled when Ha propeller struck a seabird. BB aeroplane fell headlong into shark-inle >te<l I waters nine miles north of Crowdy Heau. North Coast, on Fiiday, and was wrecked m the >urf The three occupants of the 'plane, Messrs. P Hall596 words
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Article216 1932-05-13 3 Stricken Father's 'Her Memory is AU I Have' Southend -on -Sea, April 4. Holding ii- his arms a rag doll, given to h:m by his nine-year-old daughter just before shcr died, a grief-stricken lath* r gassed himself after writing a note: "There is nobbing to216 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement125 1932-05-13 3 40~YEARS EXPERIENCE mfo BEHIND EVERY Wfl PHILIPS LAMP The products of constructive t thought and careful work J m PHILIPS lamps are made with a scientific accuracy that ensures consistent efficiency. J WHEN PURCHASING y ELECTRIC LAMPS remember that price is one of the least important points, as during its125 words
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Advertisement70 1932-05-13 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 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 for70 words
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Article, Illustration1119 1932-05-13 4 FGJBNF NOWADAYS, when every cent has to be taken into consideration, there are but few women who can afford a full-time cmah for tho purpose of looking after their wardrotx-; The knowledge that every detail of your attire is m perfect order is. therefore, only1,119 words
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Article129 1932-05-13 4 IN the most extravagantly furnished of the new homes are glass walls m the bathroom and dining-room. And the owners are particularly proud of their glass-lined rooms. Yet. few are able to indulge their taste for glass to such an extent, and most of us must seek less129 words
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Article102 1932-05-13 4 Royal blue is m for a great run of popularity if one believes m dress parades, and takes frocks of soft lainage as a guide to what will be generally worn. There is a lovely example of an extra- 1 lengthy frock of the "cinema frock"102 words
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Article86 1932-05-13 4 Among the lightweight jewellery which looks so well with the new fancy materials are a number of wooden bric-a-brac. Twisted necklaces of tiny metal and wooden beads tone with almost any frock whatever its colour, and nutmeg necklets are as adaptable, each nut being fitted into a steel86 words
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Article221 1932-05-13 4 I J IJVIDENCE which seems to show that our grandmothers' waists were not i so constricted as the "wasp waist" legend would imply is provided by a i comparison cf stock size gowns of 1863 and 1877 with the latest of 1 1932, states our London Correspondent.221 words
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Article104 1932-05-13 4 Cravats hi silk, wool and cotton all help to make this season's dress accessories particularly bright and attractive. They match the blouse, or a cravat and a waistbelt of the same material express charm and colour. With collarless blouses and cardigan coats, the cravat is usually stitched to104 words
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Article88 1932-05-13 4 In the new cork carpets designed specially for the nursery, beautiful colours and inlaid patterns vie with conventional scrolls or colours lightly mottled. j Besides the attractive appearance of these carpets and the fact that they are so economical m wear, they lessen the noise. With children pattering88 words
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Article103 1932-05-13 4 PERHAPS the most novel condiment set is that designed for the supper after the card party. It is gay m its colour scheme, being m scarlet and black. But that is not the extent of its novelty, for the little dish is m the shape of a club,103 words
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Article101 1932-05-13 4 A fruit set m steel would have been out of the question before the advent of the stainless kind. Now, steel dishes and trays are exceedingly attractive, and artistic m a home which is "going m" for silvery table equipment and decorations. The sets of steel are all101 words
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Article111 1932-05-13 4 Whether all the household needlework falls to your busy fingers, or if you sew because its your hobby, the new bias gauge will help you tremendously. ThLs is an implement little longer than an inch which attaches to one of the scissor points, marked as a111 words
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Article123 1932-05-13 4 j Some people are particularly extravagant over their evening bags. A bag m flowered I black taffeta embroidered with many small rose buds is an exquisite example. I I like its dull effect. Instead of a frame of gilt filigree which is so modish just now, there is123 words
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Article61 1932-05-13 4 j "Plausible" is much heard among up-to-date young folk at present. Someone described a dress at a party the other evening as "daring but plausible" meaning that the wearer knew how to carry it. Another Very Bright Young adjective that threatens to catch on Is "bloodcurdling."61 words
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Article, Illustration402 1932-05-13 4 New Modes Favourable to All Types NATURE has not cut all women to the same mould. Hence it is ridiculous for man to attempt to fashion her clothes from the same pattern. In the past this has sometimes been attempted, but new age sees modistes and the smart world united402 words
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Article96 1932-05-13 4 Shoes of soft kid have their rivals m suede styles. They accompany the new tailleur, laced shoes show a combination of two or more leathers. Diagonal lines of stitching give length to court shoes m shiny patent leather, and these are considered chic, whether worn during the96 words
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Article89 1932-05-13 4 The manner m which dressing-tables are lighted is all-important, from the point of view of usefulness and from that of activeness. One of the latest designs m unpainted wood, has tubes of light at either side of the mirror. These tubes are composed of alternate sections of clear and89 words
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Article96 1932-05-13 4 BRASSIERE— AND— KNICKERS Have you seen the new brassiere knickers which are made from such substantial materials as satins and heavy crepe-de-chines? These are excellent under frocks thick enough to dispense with a petticoat. There are several shapes to these knickers, and the brassiere fastens under the arm. The fitting96 words
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Article111 1932-05-13 4 1 Select your season's street costumes from the counters displaying tweeds, wool crepes, failles and velveteens is the fashionable counsel offered by Lilyan Tashman. Miss Tashman includes the new materials slngly and m combinations for many striking daytime ensembles. The new collar necklace is one of111 words
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Article123 1932-05-13 4 Not until recently have shoes played such an important part m Milady's ensemble as they are destined to do m the future. For years past women have worn black, brown, beige and grey shoes without complaint. Now fashion experts step m and introduce an en- tirely new123 words
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Article26 1932-05-13 4 Mrs. Brown, wife of Mr. C. C. Brown. British Adviser, Trengganu. has returned from home. She accompanied Mr. Brown to Trengganu by the Sea Belle. i26 words
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Article727 1932-05-13 4 Marilyn Miller - Marilyn Miller By p|OES a woman dress to please the men. or U other women? That is an age-old debate, and one that probably never will be settled. Fortunately, it does not greatly concern me I have an even greater clothes problem. I have j lo dress727 words
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Article172 1932-05-13 4 Mrs. E. D. Blowers has added a new chapter to the long and chequered history of white mice. She has bred a new variety the chinchilla— with delicate smoky fur, which ls delighting all mouse fanciers. Mrs. Blowers keeps 2,000 mice and it ls her ambition172 words
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Article131 1932-05-13 4 Old volumes are used nowadays m the most unusual ways. They are cleverly cut so that a few leaves remain Intact, but the rest of the space ls a box to hold, m the small sizes, cigarettes or beads, and the larger ones unanswered leters and so on.131 words
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Article102 1932-05-13 4 I saw the other day a marcvii enlivened by many steel ImttflTW ai material belt with, not one bit I buckles. There was also a long, maroon -r> trimmed with a collar of pom mil ahtei mounted high up tho wearer's head, a:id the modiste showed me a102 words
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Article80 1932-05-13 4 A PRESENTATION P UPPY The bridesmaids' gifts of pow.i jewellery seemed inevitable until th a girl broke away from the pi chose a puppy! Since then, other bridesmaids unconventional presents. A silver v mirror and comb m a black ma* luxurious trifle for danelng-time bridesmaid, who is a kern go!:.80 words
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Article41 1932-05-13 4 The engagement is annowr. marriage will take place short 1\ Cheang Lee. B.A. (Oantab), Bar younger brother of Mr Yeo Cl Ipoh. to Miss Chung Lam Kin. eldest d. of Mr. Chung Ah Mint: 1~ UMJO Chung Ah Ming, of Ipoh41 words
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Advertisement239 1932-05-13 5 VICTORIA THEATRE LAST TITO ■<»..■» j ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY TO-NIGHT 9.30 p.m. A TOS C A L To-morrow, Saturday, 9.30 CARMEN Book at Little's $3, $2, $1. SUNDAY NEXT 9.30 p.m. VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL GRAND FAREWELL CONCERT by the ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY Hook at Little's $2 and $1. TO-DAY AT239 words
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Advertisement269 1932-05-13 5 See Z I M M V AT THE f CAPITOL 1 L______ Commencing J6j[sj TO NIGHT [9^s] MXTiNEE TO-MORROW at 3.15 "p.m. Special Double Attract ion 3 Famous Stars Headed by the beautiful favourite of "RIO RITA" fame BEBE DANIELS with BEN LYON and LEWIS STONE m "One of the269 words
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Advertisement462 1932-05-13 5 {extended to I MARLBOROUGH IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE I THE CROWDS I Here's History m the Making I HELL I DIVERS J NOW PACKING OUT AT THE 41 ALHAMBRA WILL PLAY IN TWO THEATRES "J TO-NIGHT AND THROUGHOUT 1 THE WEEK-END 1 Matinees: To-morrow and ;jj Sunday PATRONS ARE EARNESTLY462 words
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Article548 1932-05-13 6 Oxford Captain At Sunningdale London. Dnriag the last wtek I have had the honour aud pk-asure of being the guest oi H.R.H. the Prince of Wales ul Port Belvedere, and of being the BCUltts companion of the future King of -....yland. writes Charles Sweeney. Captain 1548 words
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Article426 1932-05-13 6 "Agreement Protects English Clubs" TtM fact th.it English fcotball clubs are definitely protected by agreement against the "poaching" of their players by Continental clubs was disclosed by Sir Frederick Wall, secretary of the Football Association, m a special interview with The Evening News. "The Football Association." said Sir426 words
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Article206 1932-05-13 6 Sermon by Rosslvn Park Full-Back [From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, April 26. The annual football service, which was started m 1891. was held at Leicester Cathedral on' Wednesday. The Provost (Archdeacon Macnuttt. an old Cambridge Blue, conducted the sen-ice. Mr. R. J. Barr. the Leicester and England206 words
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Article145 1932-05-13 6 Fighting Nelson Matched With Gunboat Jack One of the most attractive fights to be presented t;> the sporting public of Malaya will be the meeting some time this month (between Fighting Nelson and Gunboat Jack, over 15 rounds for the Championship of the East Far East and the145 words
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Article51 1932-05-13 6 I Reuter's Service 1 New York. May 11. The following are the sccres m yesterday's .baseball games NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati 0. Philadelphia 4 Chicago 9. New York 2. AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 10. .St. Louis fj Philadelphia. 9. Chicago 0. (Dykes scored a home run> Boston 0. Detroit51 words
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Article436 1932-05-13 6 The Oxford Captain's Anxieties Lopdon. April '16. Victorious over Cambridge last year for the first time since 1923. when a tremendous night's storm, after they had put together a total of 422. ensured their success. Oxford this season have to deplcre the less of their great batsman, the436 words
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Article71 1932-05-13 6 Negri Seiqbilan Team to Meet S.C.C. fProm Our Own Correspondent] Seremban. May 10. The following have been chosen to represent .Negri Sembilan against the S.C.C. at Seremban on May 14. 15 and 16:— V. E. H. Rhodes. Sukumaran. C. H. Miller, Ourdlal Singh. Kandasamy. C. E. Lane. Stewart. E.71 words
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Advertisement308 1932-05-13 6 9 Highest Circles— /Cjy I I Liptons Tea is the hp 1 y" I choice of those *T 1-" I I who can appreciate I l I I fine distinction of I I for it a prestige as /fis[U^^j ßL^3Sl I wide as the civilised *\J I I I LIPTONS308 words
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Advertisement467 1932-05-13 6 DISAGREES How to get quick relief rg^i from Indigestion. (^™**GulSTiJ If Pa wind or distress follow eatinp or l^;_r«--«isun;li impr take a htlle d' msipmsm S J ?L-*— \m a q arter o{ w^r and the camm A+ of the trouble wdl be removed at once, together F A W467 words
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1002 1932-05-13 7 oMMONS DEBATE Sir P. (unliffe Lister's Statement i, itur Own Correspondent) I ..ml.. ii. AprU ZE. .up CuaMfli LMer m the debate on i.,] of!." Estimates m the House ol Pri-ay madi various references to S follows:— n. is t took its decision m F.*ruary1,002 words
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Article449 1932-05-13 7 DEATH OF MR. R. YOUNG Engineer, Editor, and Legislative i Councillor News was received m Singa.x>re yesterday of the death at home of Mr. Robert Young, founder of the well-known Malayan civil, constructional, and sanitary engineering firm, and for several years a member of the449 words
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Article461 1932-05-13 7 Bigger Revenue Last Year Last year's revenue from the Estate Duty Office, F.M.S., was the second highest on record m spite of bad times. Mr. R. S. Jervoise. M.C.S.. who signs the report m which this fact is stated, explains it as follows: The total revenue collected461 words
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Article52 1932-05-13 7 Lack of Specialist Workmen m Russia Moscow. May 5. A< cording to the official statistics the difficulties that prevent Soviet industry from ir.-kir.T ptUtrSSS m conformity with the five years plan strr increasing, me lr.ck of specialist workmen and the insufficiency of thc level of production are52 words
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Article50 1932-05-13 7 The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. McAlister Road. Penang. was on Tuesday morning the scene of a pretty wedding, the contracting parties being Mr. F. A. Pereira, of the Medical [Department. Buttcrworth. Province Wellesley. and Miss Marie Eunice Lim. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lim I Thean Hock.50 words
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568 1932-05-13 7 JAPANESE VIEWS Only the Houston of Use m Combat I Special to the Free Press I By Our Japanese Correspondent I That the United States Asiatic Fleet Ls ineffective, the flagship Houston only being anything of an asset m actual combat, Ls the statement made by568 words
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Article83 1932-05-13 7 Heavy Sentences m Italy Rome. May 3. Afte- proceedings lasting nearly a year, the trial of 351 members of the secret society, the Mafia has ended m the Sicilian city of Girgenti. with 244 of the accused being sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from three to thirteen83 words
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Article495 1932-05-13 7 I WITHHELD WAGES Chinese Who Killed Employer Sentenced To Dfcath A plea of guilty of murder was made at the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley yesterday. The accused was a Chinese, and his Lordship said:" I must be satisfied that495 words
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Article103 1932-05-13 7 Committee of Enquiry Appointed To enquire into the state of affairs m the Penang Office of the Registrar of Vehicles, arising out of the recent case m which its third clerk was convicted of criminal breach of trust, the Municipal Commissioners on Tuesday appointed a sub-committee* consisting103 words
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Article62 1932-05-13 7 Proposed Visit to Soviet Russia Berlin. May 3. According to Press reports, the former German Foreign Minister. Dr. Curtius, will shortly visit Soviet Russia m order to study economic and political conditions there. The journey will be undertaken at the request of the "Geiman Society for the Study62 words
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Article, Illustration154 1932-05-13 7 Two Fall to Death; Third Hauled Into Giant Airship San Diego, May 12. Two sailors crashed to death from a eight of 200 feet after dangling till their strength gave out from the landing ropes oi" the giant airship Akron, which was attempting to154 words
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Article605 1932-05-13 7 "TALKATIVE MINA" Stabbed Woman's Nephew on Trial On a charge of murdering his aunt, a Javanese gardener named Nawi claimed trial at the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley yesterday. The Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. P. A. McElwaine), said the murder with which605 words
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Article357 1932-05-13 7 Mr. Courtenav Dickinson's Views The opinion that no substantial progress was likely to be made towards converting the peoples of the East to Christianity was expressed by Mr. Courtenay Dickinson, formerly of Singapore, m an address to the Poole Post-War Brotherhood m the Wesleyan Church357 words
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Article37 1932-05-13 7 Injured Passenger Dies Mohamed bin Idris, who was seriously injured m the motor car accident near Alor Star on Saturday, died at tbe General Hospital, Alor Star, on Tuesday without regaining consciousness. i37 words
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1017 1932-05-13 7 SOME CONJECTURES How Long Will Japanese Remain Shanghai. April 2K. There are scores of theories as to the probable course of events after "peace" has been signed, and the most likely story which ha.reached the notice of the present writer is this The Japanese troops will1,017 words
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Article33 1932-05-13 7 Mr. H. d'Esterre Darby, a director of the firm of Sime Darby and Co., Malacca, will soon b»movlng to his newly acquired sea-side residence sitauate a little beyond the sanatorium at Port. Dickson33 words
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724 1932-05-13 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1932. THE SCENE CHANGING AGAIN The decision of the Japanese Government to withdraw all Japanese troops from Shanghai within the next month will be welcomed not only m China but by the other foreign Powers with interests m Shanghai, since without this withdrawal it724 words
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Article612 1932-05-13 8 Mr. E. Bagot. Commissioner of Police. Trengganu. will leave Singapore on Friday on home leave. i Mr. B. J. Eaton. Director. Rubber Research Institute, is going on leave this week. Mr. A. Sharpies will act for him. I Mr. B. C. Ahlip, partner of Messrs. Mendis and Ahlip. Penang, is612 words
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Article78 1932-05-13 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, May 12. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £122 i/ 8 (£125 716). Forward £124 V Q (£127 7|16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's78 words
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Article713 1932-05-13 8 ANNUAL REPORT Increased Numbers Despite I the Slump In spite o; the troubles and trials the country is going through owing to "the great slump". I Guiding has, on the whole, made good progress during 1931 and our numbers have increased, I states the annual713 words
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617 1932-05-13 8 "VENTURE ANVTin Risk Suspension of ence for 3 Cent Fare There has been large 1 ber of cases heard m the I' 18.388 as compared with Mr. G. C. Meredith. R his report for 1931 Q states* this lookactivities are not t>. not consider this to617 words
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Article105 1932-05-13 8 Retirement of Mr. R. O'Neill The local Police Force loses a very popular officer when Mr. Richard O'Neill. ASP. leaves on retirement by the P. and O. Ranpura today. Mr. O'Neill came to Singapore m 1911 from the Royal Irish Constabulary and was stationed here for some105 words
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Article138 1932-05-13 8 The new orchestral music ordered for the Singapore Musical Society's forthcoming concerts has now arrived and rehearsals will commence on Wednesday, May 18th, Monday. May 16th, being a Bank holiday. The works to be studied include Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto for piano and orchestra and the Elgar "Nursery"138 words
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Article130 1932-05-13 8 Programme for Sum! ,i> ftfi-* Concert The toll, ving Ls the p well concert tO be PM. Compinv m the m IU at S 30 p m PART I M. Cavallo 1 I Mile Garotto 1 I M. Royo M' Milt Call; M B___U Mile Moretti130 words
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Advertisement208 1932-05-13 8 Jl MARTINI JL VERMOUTH MflßT|| ASK r^^^_ MARTINI AND GIN, and *-_S_S-^ insist on seeing the label. The 4 ;|j^^^^S Trade Mark "MARTINI" is '^^.^t^j^^Jjffl your guarantee of quality. ffiSg_S_-_-_jg§ CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) ■-■i* (Incorporated m Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE208 words
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Advertisement38 1932-05-13 8 WHAT SHALL I SEND HOME? i Dragon or Cherry Blossom mounted TEA SETS CONDIMENT SETS ROSE BOWLS LIQUEURS SERVIETTE RINGS FLOWER VASES ETC. GIFTS THAT WILL BE EVER APPRECIATED. U. S. de Silva Bros., 23 High Street, Singapore.38 words
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274 1932-05-13 9 STATE FUNERAL Royalty Attend Imposing Paris Ceremony r_ Service) Paris. May 12. Ed 'In route of the State murdered President. M. Doumer. to the Pantheon. tbe Premier, pronounced the The procession halted at funeral Nrrfteo was ronAr; hbishop of Paris. 1- D was headed by274 words
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Article100 1932-05-13 9 (Jilt-edged Market Active IB.'tish Radio Official Service] Rugby. M_>y 11. UK Meek Exchange to-day, the gilt- «m very active and quotations I Bntiii. c.-ivtrnment stocks were substantialPondtaj Lou 4 per cents touched 99 7 x but Ml back to 99 V Six of the principal Qevenunent securities showed100 words
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Article61 1932-05-13 9 Urn ashire Ke-organisation Scheme I Reuter's Service] London. May 11. Tcp toward! the rt-organisa-I am -a.si.ire cotton industry was t., Joint Committee of the" atom Who decided to sub- 1 •1 of spinning firms a draft trattaf production. The main I "(1 of Trade should appoint niatoter the61 words
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Article37 1932-05-13 9 l>»"U*« m Chinese Quarter ■SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. May 12. tag Ore occurred m the early mini m the Chinese quarter *ie to arson. The damage. rate of exchange, is > > hotels being destroybwa made. There was'37 words
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Article24 1932-05-13 9 Ilfcnund on Stock Exchange Service] London. May 12. this morning Far I Japanese, es--ttl. a shortage of from two to five24 words
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Article31 1932-05-13 9 Itocreane by £.3,586,000 t Month Benrleel I "i. .l.»i i. May 11. Import* and a big i"i br the April WO, induction of -h Exports were I 13 586,00031 words
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Article549 1932-05-13 9 i SIX PER CENT DIVIDEND Shareholders' Fears Relieved [Reuters Servicel The Hague. JVfay 12. The Royal Dutch Co have declared a six per cent dividend. This announcement is interesting m the light of the recent rumours which caused a drop cf nearly £15.000,000 m the549 words
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Article89 1932-05-13 9 j Sir John Simon to Approach Soviet 1 British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 11. The Foreign Secretary. Sir John Simon, m j the House of Commons to-day. said the article jin the organ of the Communist" International advocating armed insurrection m India had been considered m89 words
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Article123 1932-05-13 9 Why Siam Abandoned Gold Standard r ßeuter's Servicel Bangkok, May 12. Siam's decision to abandon the geld standard Ls not due to necessity but is taken In order to aid the rice cultivators who are suffering from .the slump m price m a trade m which123 words
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Article44 1932-05-13 9 Able to Leave Nursing Home Rugby, May 11. The condition of the Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, continues to be satisfactory after the operation to his eye. He hopes to I leave the nursing home m which he is resting to-morrow.44 words
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Article113 1932-05-13 9 "BROADER BASIS" Reduced Dependence on Tyre Industry FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, May 12. Sir Eric Geddes, presiding at the annual meeting of the Dunlop Rubber Co. to-day, stated that the directors welcomed the decision of the Government against interference m the affairs of113 words
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Article111 1932-05-13 9 Purchasing Commission's Operations [Reuter's Service] London, May 11. Unanimous satisfaction at the work accomplished by the Chinese Government Purchasing Commission despite set-backs, and at the close co-operation between the Chinese and British members was expressed by all the members of the Commission at the flrst annual meeting111 words
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Article132 1932-05-13 9 Mr. Lloyd George m a Reminiscent Mood London. May 6. Mr. Lloyd George was m reminiscent mood to-day when for the first time m ten years he addressed the representatives of the World Press. He declared that economically conditions were actually worse at the present time than they132 words
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Article73 1932-05-13 9 Further Reduction to 2»/ 2 Per Cent [Reuter's Service] London, May 12. The Bank of England discount rate has been reduced to 2 1 per cent. The alterations m the rate since Britain went off the gold standard m September have been as follow Before Sept. 2173 words
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Article76 1932-05-13 9 Democratic Measure Vetoed By President r ßeuter's Service] Washington, May 11. President Hoover has vetoed the Democratic Tariff Bill. [A Washington message on April 2 read: The Senate has passed the Tariff Bill, sponsored by the Democrats, which deprives the President of power to alter tariff rates.76 words
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Article84 1932-05-13 9 Question to be Discussed at Ottawa [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 11. Major D. J. Colville, Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department, replying m the House of Commons to a question whether m view of the recent preference given to Indian tea any steps were being taken84 words
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Article42 1932-05-13 9 Tax on Tyres Preferred to Import Duty [Reuter's Service] Washington. May 11. The Senate Finance Committee voted the exercise of levies on tyres and inner tubes as a substitute for the proposed rubber import duty of five cents a pound.42 words
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Article119 1932-05-13 9 T.P.A. ENDORSEMENT Nigerian Chamber Also Favours Byrne Plan [Reuter's Servicel London, May 11. The Council of the Tin Producers' Association has unanimously endorsed the recommendation of the Malayan Chamber of Mines that the international quota should be reduced to 33 1-3 per cent., namely 54,056 tons, from119 words
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9 1932-05-13 9 Japanese Troops Going to Manchuria GSJF N GSJTSF FHSRT9 words
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Article89 1932-05-13 9 Wins $100,000 m Shanghai Champions Sweep Shanghai, May 5. Chief Petty Officer David Schwartz, of the United States Naval Purchasing Office here, is said to hold one of the two tickets winning first prizes m the Champions Sweepstake. Schwartz is said to have bought several tickets, but to89 words
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Article78 1932-05-13 9 Britain Urges Desirability of Reduction [Reuter's Service] Geneva, May 12. That the League must economise like its constituent members is the burden of a British memorandum drawing attention to the progressive increase ln expenditure probably due to the "extension of activity to matters which, though of78 words
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Article89 1932-05-13 9 Demand $50,000 From Edison's Son Philadelphia, May 5. "Give us $50,000 or we shall prevent you from marketing your invention," is the threat held' over the head of William Edison, son of the world-famous inventor, who is seeking to follow m his father's footsteps. Mr. William Edison shares89 words
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Article63 1932-05-13 9 Four Nazi Deputies Arrested f ßeuter's Servicel Berlin, May 12. The police entered the Reichstag during its sitting tc-day and arrested four Nazi Deputies who had assaulted a Socialist journalist m the building m connection with the publication of articles to which they objected. The action followed63 words
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Advertisement205 1932-05-13 9 1 _P_T P fl________^ V^E mmP-m+^L^' mmm *^W WW -fl _tf_T *>_S_l^* T^l __r^^^ BrAPPOINTMENT Wire Mattress Bedstead Manufacturers to I H.M. THE KING THE STAPLES MATTRESS The Finest Mattress Made COOLNESS IN HOT COUNTRIES. The open construction of the mattress allows direct ventilation straight through to the bedding, thus205 words
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Advertisement1043 1932-05-13 10 Mt *^~^-^__=._^T I s^^^ SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co Ltd. w THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co.. Ltd.. and China THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.). THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co.,1,043 words
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Advertisement513 1932-05-13 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Bngland) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Due Spore. Sails Slwre. s.s. CITY OF BAGDAD For Havre, L'don, R'dam and H'burg May 16 May If so.. CITY OF BEDFORD For Havre, L'don, R'dam,513 words
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Advertisement385 1932-05-13 10 p. kv o. British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. IDur Tonnage. Singapore Toiuu- st,^. NALDERA 16.000 May 13 KASHMIR385 words
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Advertisement2169 1932-05-13 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE K. P. IVI TtT^ r^ m m Hil w o^tm/a_iv__erican mail line 1 1 I L M 1 I M I mm M t^tmmm WaX. MAROS— FTiday. May 13. Poeloe-Kidjang, S pat. Trmbiluhao. Poekn-Pallas and Remsat H k fl m^fl fl I I fl Imm OP TEN2,169 words
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Article397 1932-05-13 12 Robber Shoots Detective While Handcuffed Shanghai, April 26. Pretending to lead the detectives to the person to whom he said he had given his gun. an armed robber who was arrested after a clever piece of detective wcrk and was only partially searched, slid his right hand intoChina Press - 397 words
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Article258 1932-05-13 12 Their Majesties at the Cup Final [From Our Own Correspondent] London, April 26. The London Season is still gradually expanding on satisfactory lines. i thought the Kirn: when attending the Cup Final at Wembley looked rather infirm. He walked very slowly and wrapped himself up during the258 words
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Article143 1932-05-13 12 Miraculous Escape Of Occupants Occupants cf a two-storeyed house m Penang Street. Penang. had a miraculous escape from being crushed to death when the top storey collapsed. The house is used by an Indian firm ol onion importers. On Sunday they received a heavy consignment of goods which143 words
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Article32 1932-05-13 12 Bombay Manager of Imperial Tobacco Co., Ltd. Bombay, May 2. Mr. G. V. Selfe, local Manager of the Imperial Tobacco Co. Ltd., was found drowned at Juhu Beach this afternoon.32 words
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Advertisement696 1932-05-13 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m 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 de696 words
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Advertisement471 1932-05-13 12 Kerr Steamship Co I nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, N y or Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez), Due BmMs M.S. SILVERPALM May 24 Mr. MS. SILVERTEAK June 14 Jur:. M.S. SILVERSANDAL July 5 July 11 ""'or rates and particulars please apply to GUTHRIE471 words
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Miscellaneous686 1932-05-13 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a_n. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 7 P~_. Kuantan (via Jerantut) 7 P~-> Kelantan every Wednesday 7 a.m every Saturday 7 P~_ Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, I Penang and Lower Slam 7.30 a_m. F.M.S, Batu Anam,686 words
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Miscellaneous88 1932-05-13 12 Senang, Dut. 729, from Palembang 12, for Palembang 14. Toba. Dut. 684, from Djambi 12. for Dock Toradja, Dut. 673, from Bandjermasin 12, for Djambi 14. Van der Lijn, Dut. 1431. from Sourabaya 12, for Java Coast 17. Togian Dut. 672. from Pontianak 12, for Pontianak 14. CLEARANCES May 11.88 words
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Article983 1932-05-13 13 The following passengers are proceeding per Ranpura. sailing at 9.30 a.m. to-day. for Penang, Colombo, Bombay and Europe. Mr. J. Hoffman, Mr. A. G. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. F. Pierrepont and inft., Mrs. E. J. Strugnell, Mr. B. F. Dyke, Mrs. O. G. Williams and child.983 words
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Article567 1932-05-13 13 The announcement that the next sailings of the Homeric aad the Mauretania have been cancelled draws attention to the serious conditions m which the shipping industry now find? itself, states the Evening Standard. The Homeric has been laid by for six months, and it had already been567 words
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Article121 1932-05-13 13 Owners and masters of shipping are requested to keep their vessels as clear of the range as possible during the aeroplane machine gun practice, which will take place on Pular Subcr on the dates stated below commencing at 7 i.m. each day. The internation code signal "D" above121 words
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Article100 1932-05-13 13 The night time signals consisting of three white electric lights arranged vertically will be re-exhibited, on the time ball mast on southeastern slope of Mount Faber. Lat ldeg. 16'N, long. 103deg. 49'E (approx) on May 13. Captain G. Freyberg, R.N. (retired), the Master Attendant. S.S., has recently visited Pulo j100 words
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Article458 1932-05-13 13 Closing of Lizards Direction Station The decision of the Board of Trade to close the Lizards direction finding station has aroused considerable comment m the marine insurance world. Underwriters generally attach considerable importance to wireless aids to navigation, and there is at the present time a movement on458 words
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Article28 1932-05-13 13 A combine of Finnish shipowners is being founded upon the broadest possible basis. Any shipowner who owns a fleet of 100 gross registered tonnage may become a member.28 words
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Advertisement546 1932-05-13 13 THF Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. i 056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. f/ The premier morning daily m Malaya M/ Delivered with the Chota Hazri each f/ morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber irifl tin cables appear daily. Special546 words
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Advertisement117 1932-05-13 13 CO. LT J^^^^^l^JmPl^V^^^H m^L \Jh_____P'^^^-^^L_.^mmmmm^^^ M i k _T _^^k Effects Ir m r m^A^^ m m\w^^^(7 1 fejW^^ COLLYER QUAY. mmmssmmmmi M^Blb I ''Jm „?^*^v v^^ .■:¥?> _S*___i_r I WITHOUT ADDING ANYTHING I i— H Cf i^% I I I 1 Armour's Tennis Strings mZw I universally recommended for117 words
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Article323 1932-05-13 14 L Alleged Alienation Of Affections A £120,000 action brought against Marlene Dietrich, the German film actress, by Mrs. Rita Joyce von Sternberg, will shortly be dismissed according to officials of the Paramount Studios m Holly w cod. Mrs. von Sternberg, the former wife cf Josef you Sternberg, the323 words
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Article77 1932-05-13 14 £100.000 For Newspaper Printing Presses A £100.000 order for 21 super -succd -ncr?: paper prmtlnp presses, to be placed by th Soviet Russian authorities with Messrs. R. Ho and Co., of Borough-road. London, S.E.. wi] ~«n the immediate reinstatement of 1,00 employees who have been out of work77 words
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Article182 1932-05-13 14 Sold As Waste Paper Constantinople. March 30. A few months ago the eye of a Turkish university professor fell on an old document lying m the street. A brief examination show- ed him that it was of some historic importance, i I and on making inquiries he182 words
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Article170 1932-05-13 14 j Lord Irwin's Estimate of Gandhi Tcrorto, April 28. An estimate of Mr. Gandhi as "a blend of mystic and politician, who has repeatedly dis- appointed many of his friends by his failure I to evolve a considered and constructive policy" i was givt p by Lord170 words
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Article82 1932-05-13 14 And Marries Him When She is 70 c c L' nd' n. April 6. [1 When she wai 20 ar.d he was 21 Miss Edith 0 Sarah Mallard and Mr. Robert Matthew Kearns 8 were sweethearts at Chobham, Surrey. Now she is 70 and he82 words
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Article244 1932-05-13 14 £85,000 "Will" But Went to Grave Penniless London, April 7. Count Louis Marie Joseph Bernheim, "the mystery man of the Turf," has carried his mystery to the grave with him. His identity, his relatives and his reputed legacy of £85.000 remain unsolved secrets. He died m a244 words
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Article179 1932-05-13 14 TURKISH BACHELORS TO BE TAXED Proposal Being Examined Constantinople, March 30. A Bill proposing a special tax on bachelorwas recently referred to a committee foi examination. If it is endorsed by the Populai Party, its acceptance by the "Great National I Assembly is then cnly a pure formality. Whereas, according179 words
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Article224 1932-05-13 14 Seek to Purchase Vessel to Carry Them Home Melbourne. Marrh 31. Two rival factions of the British Migrants" Association met at the Trades Hall to-night. One faction considered arrangemrnts for the purchase of an ocean-going vessel to repatriate distressed BritLsh migrants m Australia; the other discussed224 words
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Article69 1932-05-13 14 Negro Murderer's Last Fight EddyvtOe (Kentucky), April 29. A Negro murderer wielding an iron bar torn from a cell washstand kept warders at bay ln a J condemned cell for over half an hour when j they came to fetch him for execution. Teargas bombs69 words
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Advertisement607 1932-05-13 14 BANKS AND CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m QMjMi iharai oi La each CU.OOU.OOO Reserve Fund C 3.000.000. 000. 000 Reserve Liability oi Proprietors ta 000 000 HEAD OFFICE. 38, Bishopsgate. London. EC I Agencies and Branches Alor Star607 words
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Advertisement231 1932-05-13 14 USSUR A \Ci THE EASTERN BANK. U Authorised .v BUbKrlbi Paio'-up CipttaJ Rem rex I- HJ 10 Ol BRANCH.- s B Karat m. M i Ba ra, Ifloaul and Bii CURRENT M allow < d at J p. i SAVINOS D! money n-eehed EXCHANGE ■randm and CREDIT FONOHf DIXTCEME-ORR SOCIETE231 words
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Miscellaneous534 1932-05-13 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following ls 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 Bydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from534 words
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Article449 1932-05-13 15 I R oPES MARKBTB j Is Manufacturers Flocking I 10 (ireat Britain P London, April 4. P Unerican goods sold i W ily \v m thi X COUntCJ liiuig liuongh another B ith Oreat PrWtln UK plan to B which. tO I B lir.t durinu the449 words
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Article22 1932-05-13 15 I' iota adopted *»«aa Pottoemen although u a '*> U-rtr equipment. All- and for warmth tE?V^*^**f*mmaa. f :r tyandinwci jht M dlff, rence22 words
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Article862 1932-05-13 15 A More Hopeful Outlook The 1932 issue of < ur Jonr-bOOk, Tin-World Statistics, recently published contains monthly and annual statistics ceurmg every section of the indusliy; but not the least interesting ieatun oi the book is the foreword, which Btvea complete survey of the steps taken to safeguard862 words
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Article44 1932-05-13 15 Report for 1931 states that crop harvested wa? 945.900 lb„ as compared with 887.112 lb. m 1930 Balance brought forward was £3.442. and working for year resulted m loss of £933 (against £1.844), leaving balance to be carried forward bf £2.509.44 words
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Article365 1932-05-13 15 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES May 12. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 3 2932 London, 3 u.onths' sight 2 3 2732 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 13 16 London. 30 days' eight 2 3 25 32 London, demand 2,3 •'i London, T. T. 2 3 23 32365 words
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69 1932-05-13 15 May 11th.. 13 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 5> L Standard RS.S. on Tender May 5 7 1»> 59 16 June 5' E% July s\. 5 July-Sept 5 i 5 7 v Oct -Dec. 6 9% Tmom of Market:—69 words
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Article942 1932-05-13 15 THIRSDAY. .HAY 12TH. 1»3» CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Asuui Kumbang (£> 22s 24s Austral Malay 18s 20s Aver Hitam (5m 10s lls Bangrin Tin (Ci 6s 6(4 8s Eataiig Padang ($1) 07 Vs 12 Batu Caves (sl> 22 25 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Bunnah Malay942 words
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Article258 1932-05-13 15 A Loss of $2,501 The twelfth report of the directors ot Men-f-a__ab Rubber Co. to be presented to the shareholders at Chartered Bank Chambers it noon on Saturday. May 21. states. The loss lor the year alter making due provision for Depreciation. Dire, -tor..' Fees c.c. amounts to258 words
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Article161 1932-05-13 15 i Singapore. May 12. '<■ Prices m London and Singapore have re- I mained fairly steady since our last repjrt. Ow- < ing to rumours that the American Government might hnpOM an import duty, prices m New J Ycrk advanced considerably, spot touching 4 1 cents gold,161 words
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Article302 1932-05-13 15 THE ABROAD The rubber trade has for many years kept prominently before the public the advantage^ of rubber footwear. A new sales point has however been put forward by a prominent firm of manufacturers for the special benefit of vegetarians. Most boots and shot's an made from leather and this302 words
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Article355 1932-05-13 15 A CASH BONUS Chairman's Circular to Shareholders The following circular signed by Mr. T. J. B. Wearne. chairman, has been sent to the shareholders of Wearne Brothers, Ltd. Your direct: rs wish to advise shareholders, that during the last few years when business has been355 words
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Article90 1932-05-13 15 Changkat Salak Reports a Profit I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London. May I Changkat Salak made a profit of £2.364 laM year and are carrying forward £6.623. Tanggu Batu Rubber Co. report for the paat years shows a l..ss Of £1.302, the credit forward being reduced to £14890 words
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Article57 1932-05-13 15 Pen^kalen and Tekka Taiping Profits [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTI London. Ma> 12. Pengkal.-n made a profit of -a^.218 last year. The ten per cent dividend on the preferred shartn amounted fo £7.000. aud £21.913 is being canu4 toward. Tekka Tfclptalf 'l report discloses^ profit \A* £1.198. th.-57 words
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Article30 1932-05-13 15 Preference Granted at Dublin Dublin. May \t. Tist lull rat. of the D w tea tax is slxpenr* a pound but tht effective preferential rate fourpence a pound30 words
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Article219 1932-05-13 15 R UBBER AND TIN RETURNS Gathete and Co.. Ltd.. Ruala Lumpur. \c<nU Renong Tin No 3 Dredge 252 pikuls J. S. M. Rennie, Agent: Pelepc.h Valley April 1932 48.000 lbs (April IMI 47.416 lbs... Koto Tinggi 47.000 lbs <49. 000 lbs) Siginting 36.000 lbs (25.000 lbs). Clovelly 22 800 lbs219 words
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Article20 1932-05-13 15 Lot* for 1931 £2.564 (against loss ot £2.039Deductlng frcm £6.305 brought m. balance r»_ is £3,741.20 words
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Advertisement80 1932-05-13 15 exceed S12.000,©0« 2_l!l____ Assurance In force over $35 t ooa.Qof The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Bteraiia Settlement*) BEA v OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil Street Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry EC me company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and80 words
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Article406 1932-05-13 16 SINGAPORE MEETING Handicaps for To-morrow's Races The handicaps for to-morrow's races m the Singapore spring meeting, some of which have previously been published are as follow: Race 1. Ponies Class. 2 Div. I—(61 (6 furs.) 2.30. Rio Rita 9, Lconie 8.12. Princess Rlch^ mond 8 12. Miss406 words
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Article90 1932-05-13 16 Malayan Championship Results In th< Malayan billiards championship tournament at the New World last night Tar Kirn Siong (Siong 800 Athletic Society) defeated J. H. Richardson (Singapore Harboui Board Club) by 250 points to 231; and Lim Chuan Geok (Clerical Union) defeated Yakot bin Kassim (Darul Ta'lam Club) by90 words
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Article101 1932-05-13 16 To Apply for Admission to Division 111 (From Oui Own Correspondent) London, April 26. The directors of the Aldershot F. C. have decided again to apply for admission to the Third Division of the Football League. At a public meeting the leading tradesmen and members of the101 words
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Article84 1932-05-13 16 Orwell a Two to One Favourite London, May 2. The following is the latest betting on the Derby: 2—l Orwell offered, (9 4 taken); 100— 8 Dastur; 100 7 Cockpen offered; 18 1 Miracle offered; (20 1 taken): 18 1 Hesperus offered; 28 1 Spenser offered, (33 L84 words
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Article34 1932-05-13 16 [Reuter's Serv'cel New York, May 12. Baseball games played yesterday resulted as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Clnclnn-.ti 4, Philadelphia 1. St. Louis 3. Brooklyn 6. AMERICAN LEAGUE New Yo::. 3. St. Louis 0.34 words
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Article55 1932-05-13 16 In the Men's Doubles Handicap yesterday R P. Neweli and Dp? owe 15 beat Taylor and Mosley plus 2 B—G.8—G. 7—5. FRIDAY'S TIES Mixed Doubles Handicap Mrs. Taylor and Stringfellow owe 15 vs. Mrs. Btapledon and Edmonds scr. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron owe 4 vs. Mr.55 words
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Article15 1932-05-13 16 The Singapore GolX Club monthly mixed foursomes competition will be held on Friday. May 2015 words
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292 1932-05-13 16 ANDREW CURRIE CUP Mrs. R. D. Finlay Heads Qualifiers Mrs. R. D. Finlay (Keppel) with the excellent score of 40 39 79 led the field m tht .qualifying stage of the Singapore ladies' gol championship (Andrew Currie Cup) at Keppe on Wednesday, being 2 strokes better292 words
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Article97 1932-05-13 16 Second Round Games m Denmark [Reuter's Service! Copenhagen. May 11. In the Davis Cup second round game Hcnriksen (Denmark* beat Schaeffer (Yugc Slavia> 4 6. o—6. 6—3. 13—11. 6—l; Kukuljevi (Yugo-Slavia> led Ulrieh 10 8. when the mate was postponed till to-morrow owing to darknes The winners97 words
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Article75 1932-05-13 16 i Win for Lord Rosebery's Miracle i [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT l.« ndoi May 11. The Newmarket Stakes (mile and a quanei were run to-day and resulted as follous: Lord Rosebery's MIRACLE 1 Mrs. L. Rihll's ROLLING ROCK 2 H.H. Aga Khan's BULAND SHAR 3 Wen by four75 words
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Article78 1932-05-13 16 America to Win Davis and J Wightman Cups London, May 4. t With no fewer than twenty-five tennis rac- quets, but without her famous pigtails. Mrs. Helen Wills-Moody arrived at Cherbourg to-day aboard the Aquitania. She will compete m the French international championships and later at78 words
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Article72 1932-05-13 16 The Straits Chinese Recreation Club Spring > tennis tournament begins .on Thursday and the following ties have been arranged L FRIDAY'S TIES "A" Singles Handicap C. K. Pang vs. Yap Ah Hyan, Tan Thian Sang vs. Chen Hua Yeow. "B" Singles Handicap Low Huck Leng vs.72 words
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Article234 1932-05-13 16 TOURNAMENT MATCH Fifteen Goals Scored Yesterday C. G. Windle's team was defeated m the Singapore Swimming Club's water polo tournaf ment yesterday by E. A. Brodie's team by the 1 odd goal m fifteen. The game failed to impress, the play being exceptionally slow m spite234 words
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Article468 1932-05-13 16 Advancement of Indian Cricket Calcutta. AprU 30. Cricket enthu-ia-.ts throughout India. Burma and Ceylon will be delighted to hear that according to Mr. R. E. Grant Govan. President cf the Board of Cricket Control of India, there is every likelihood that the M.C.C. will visit India468 words
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Article298 1932-05-13 16 Penang will be represented against Selangor at Penang. over the Whitsun holidays by the following team: T. S. Anthony (Capt.). H. W. Brady, J. G. Carr, O. R. T. Henman, D. R. A. Hoblyn, P. N. Knight, M. E. C. Orr, A. L. B. Perkins. F. Reutens, M. Saravanamuttu and298 words
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Article184 1932-05-13 16 ANDY WILSON CHEYNE French Club's Liking for Scots [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 11. Andy Wilson, the Queen's Park Rangers forward, and Cheyne. the Chelsea forward, have gone to Nimes and will join the French Club if satisfactory terms can be arranged. It will be. recalled184 words
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Article308 1932-05-13 16 1 Sensation m Football World [From Our Own Correspondent] London. April 26. David Jack, the Arsenal's £10.000 forward, who played so well m Saturday's Cup Final has. it is understood, been offered a contract jto become player-manager of a famous French 'fcctball club «t a308 words
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Article327 1932-05-13 16 The following have been invited to play cricket for S.R.C. against the S.C.R.C. on j Saturday commencing at 2 p.m. on the S.R.C j ground. H. Balhetchet (Capt.*. G. Floss. P D'Almeida. N. Ess. C. Mosbergen. D. D'Cotta. K. Morando. J. George. G. E. N. Oehlers. R.327 words
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Article75 1932-05-13 16 iFrom Our Own Correspondent 1 Malacca, May 11. The May Monthly Medal was played for under bogey conditions at Malacca Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday. The winner was E. F. G. Anderson (—2O). with a score of 1 up. Other scores were: C. F. Smith 6) 175 words
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Article49 1932-05-13 16 The following have been invited to play Association Football for SCC. vs. Police on Wednesday, May 18th. at S.C.C: A. I. Horsley; A. Buchanan. J. A. Evans; R. N. Elliott, L. R. Woods, J. Ford; G. Bennett, J. E. Harvey, T. C. D. Jones, A. Ferguson, H. L. Vincent.49 words
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