The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 May 1932
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-05-21 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,652. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article297 1932-05-21 1 Grave implications that bulkheads were closed thus trapping passengers are made by Mr. Muirhead, a survivor of the Georges Iriilippar Page 11. The first Diesel engine driven train arrived in the new Singapore station yesterday —Page 10. Sutcliffe and Paynter made centuries in county cricket matches which297 words
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Article1369 1932-05-21 1 I Quicquid agunt homines nostrt est farrago Libelli Juvenal. No matter has been so exhaustively discussed in club circle* recently as Tolong-Lah and events which are rumoured to have arisen out of its publication. The Topicist understands that the questions agitating many minds are something like1,369 words
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Advertisement341 1932-05-21 1 BiGIA TEA Urines the freshness .ind fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL I with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. TO-DAY'S ATTRACTION TIFFIN MUSIC-1 TO 230 P.M. RIJSTTAFEL IN THE BATIK GRILL ROOM FROM NOON to 3 p.m. SPECIAL DINNER RACE BALL DANCING341 words
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Advertisement289 1932-05-21 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL TO-NIGHT SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. vIJILC 111 I IViIC C L Concert March THE CHAMPION Graham rv» q «-w 2. Overture ROSAMUNDE Schubert 0p.26 I JinnPt" Xr I fQrii^A 3 Viennese Valse DANUBE i/iiiiiLi at udULc WAVES arriSeredy DANCING TILL 2 a.m. 4289 words
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Advertisement130 1932-05-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Ch^?p novels at M.P.H Papp 20. Don'i frrget St. Andrew's -Ball at Raffles Fr.ge 9. r.uclay bathroom fittings %t Wm. Jacks Page 11. Ccmrmveial Union car premiums reduced Page 11. Yt Olde Style brewed ginger ale is refreshing and satisfying Page 20. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE Prevent Colds M130 words
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Advertisement11 1932-05-21 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article107 1932-05-21 2 27 Chinese and Indian Owners Fined i lt to .-s.uisfartoi-y u> observe that fee campaign unst iiMrs of overloads tarries and lorries iwith deficient brakes is being prosecuted The evil is am of considerable extent and already in the month since the campaign *as initiated, no fewer than107 words
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Advertisement457 1932-05-21 2 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY I H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL Singapore. MISS MOLLIE McGRATH. Tel. 4110. Matron Proprietress. MARBLE CHIPPINGS, ROAD iMETAL LIME FOR SALE :vlivery ex Railway Sidin_, Alongside Quarry. Marble Tombstones Memorials in Stock. Special Designs M:ide457 words
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Advertisement511 1932-05-21 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE ts hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Erection of Foiemnii's Quarters. Coolie Lines, etc. at Kolam Aver Lane. Date of Closing 4511 words
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Advertisement397 1932-05-21 2 ■Jlif^TS^^^'v^'fP wß^a^a^a^M^^^^^^^*^^ r«B 1 qu r .i *nh V ?i^ia^^^" v:>:; f.->b^a^att^ia > •^fiP^^^'^™'' 3 ciutr Sanatocm i aw 'P'^Sii^iiiWMß'^^^^ I •tren«chtn» tti* I fMr BaT the ilicaiiiv* iH 1 erve troubles JL iL Loss of nerve-strength may result in ■Juiyniiimii?^-M seemingly different complaints as listlessr\mMagf^///l xM™i ness, stomach troubles,397 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous328 1932-05-21 2 THE WEEK Saturday. Mat Hit?h Water 11.25. 8.5 ft. 22.40. 9.2 ft. Annual meeting of Mer.takab Rubber Co.. Ltd.. Chartered Bank. noon. Singapore Amateur Races. Second Day. SinpajM>re Badminton A.ssncn annual meeting YM.C.A.. 3 pm Crick* f S.C.C. Tournament. Etceteras v^. 8.8. and I.; Ceylon Sports Club vs. S.C.C. at328 words
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Article206 1932-05-21 3 *lr IV P. J. VVodehouse's 35 Years' Service in Hong Kong <>n sfaj II att<r 35 years' police service in Konsj, the acting Deputy Inspector- s r ;il i>t Pi Ike. Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, t in 1871. Mr. Wodehouse come to i KOf at206 words
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Article44 1932-05-21 3 nmea ol Malaya understands that over i xith.s were repatriated last week.] v dovtniment has decided to conti- •racttet of sending back unemployed 1 u, Chum A large crowd of entered the compound surrounding I'ptt.dorate, Ipoh. They came "fcajrmag" aad are apparently, deter--1 rcpatrtatad,44 words
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Article105 1932-05-21 3 Transaction for 1932 Constitute Record Land transaction in Shanghai in 1931 made new record for that city. The total turn-over as Taels 131.000.000, including only the •ansactions wbfch were reported in the twelve isues of the monthly Realty Market, by the jsia Realty Company, during 1931. If all105 words
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Article96 1932-05-21 3 Slump in Profits of Famous Casino Montr Carlo, \pn\ lft. For the first time in its history Monte Carlo Casino will not pay an annual dividend. The absence (,f visitors during the past year is blamed by the directors for this decision. During the year96 words
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Article41 1932-05-21 3 Leaving for Home j This Week Pekirg. May 10. Sir Mile* Lampson, uho arrived yesterday, is trying to arranpe to leave for England by Siberia. If the necessary arrangements can be completed. He will probably go Home next41 words
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Article1990 1932-05-21 3 POET'S WIDE APPEAL "In Love" With Living" London, April 26. I Tn» Prince of Wales, in his speech at the l opening cf the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon on Saturday! said: I "It is I wry inspiring thought that Shakes- 1 peare should be1,990 words
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Article174 1932-05-21 3 Lung Trouble and Decaying Teeth [Prcm Our Own Correspondent] 3eremban, May 18. A most interesting lecture was delivered at he St. George V School. Seremban. this evenng by Professor J. L. Rosedale. of the Singapore College of Medicine on 'Feeding." Mr. R. J. luddie of King174 words
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Article52 1932-05-21 3 [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, May 1». The Empire Shopping Week was introduced esterday with great eclat in Perak, the small owns being widely pestered with attractive rills of the Overseas Trade Dept. It is understood that a large number of ladies tiave enrolled in the Empire52 words
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Article491 1932-05-21 3 Fellow Labourer Sentenced to Death [Prom Our Own Correspondent > Seremban. May 18. The Pertang Estate murder case was concluded at the Negri Sembilan Assize., this afternoon before Mr. Justice J. L. McFall with Messrs. H. W. Wooley and L. A. Smith as assessors. The accused, named491 words
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33 1932-05-21 3 I The first full rehearsal of the new music for thf orchestra will take place on Monday next ]at 515 pm.. when all members are requested j to aKend.33 words
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Article296 1932-05-21 3 Message r rom I^ord Jellicoe The following message has been received b.v H.E. the Governor from Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe. G.C.8., 0.M.. G.C.V.0.. President of the Empire Day Movement: "The celebration of Empire Day this year has perhaps a greater significance and B greater importance than296 words
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Article85 1932-05-21 3 Dr. Wu Lien-teh, in Hong Kong Him- Komi;. May 9. Dr. Wu lion Teh, UM noted plaeue expert and Director of Ifat Chinese National Quarantine Servire, anived in the Colony fnmi Shanghai by the Ranpura en rotite to Canton. Sv-atcw and Amoy. He Ml for Canton arr<impankd85 words
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Article57 1932-05-21 3 Mr. P. V. Norman, of the BUMMM Survey Department, Taiping, is leaving on Saturday on transfer to Kulim. Kedah. accompanied bv Mk. Norman. Mr. Norman us one of th«M» who organised the Survey crirket team m Tai,'ping. He Ls also one of Perak's keenest Rugby 1 1 enthusiasts and led57 words
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Advertisement208 1932-05-21 3 •4s^Lw **^^o*^^x^ I I Foods The Ailenburys' Foods are particularly suited to the feeding oi babies in hot climates. They are germ free, and being simply and easily prepared by the addition of boiling water, their use gives complete independence of doubtful milk supply, and is an absolute guarantee against208 words
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Advertisement64 1932-05-21 3 BUY EMPIRE PRODUCTS. From MAY 18th to MAY! [24th INSIST WHEREVER POSSIBLE rHAT ALL YOUR ENGINEERING SUPPLIES ARE— I BRITISH 'AND FROM THEN ONWARDS PERSIST IN THIS PRACTICE UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED, SINGAPORE. I REPRESENT FORTY TWO BRITISH I MANUFACTURERS FROM WHOM THEY ARE WEEKLY RECEIVING THE VERY LATEST ENGINEERING AND64 words
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Article803 1932-05-21 4 SHANGHAI AGREEMENT Facsimile Copy of Pact to be Published Shanghai. May 12. Despite repeated official denials, the belief that a secret annex to the armistice agreement exists continues to disturb certain sections of the Chinese public and in order to dissipate all misgivings the Chinese authorities803 words
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Article54 1932-05-21 4 Australian Produced in Court The Australian. J. r. La Wson allas R M Charlie who was arrested by the Penang DetecS r P Ce Unday> WaS P rodu^d before the Police Magistrate on Monday and charged with The case was transferred to Kuala Kuh., Bahru and the accused54 words
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940 1932-05-21 4 THE OATH CONTROVERSY IN IRELAND BILL SURE TO PASS Freely Used Personal Threats I From Our Own Correspondent] l.nhlii). April 18. That the abolition cf thr- Oath of Allegiance Bill will go through the Dai'.— by aid of the Labour vote of 7 li a forftoi,? conclusion. It is expected940 words
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Article, Illustration15 1932-05-21 4 Boomerang king cf the North Coast firing native noi and dzr.c? number it Vmicluse Park.15 words
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HONG KONG NUDISTS FIND A SPOT
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Article359 1932-05-21 4 Sylvan Surroundings for Their Activities It is learned from the organiser of the nudist movement in Hong Kong that the organisation has found excellent grounds with a large fresh water river frontage, providing excellent bathing and swimming facilities, the depth of the river being from 4 to359 words
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Article343 1932-05-21 4 Outlook Stated to be Gloomy A total of 168 permits for construction of new buildings in the Chinese controlled areas of Greater Shanghai was Issued by the Bureau of Public Works during January, according to statistics recently released by the bureau. Only a few of the approved, projects,343 words
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Article82 1932-05-21 4 Old Bill Sorry to Miss the War Shanghai. May 9. Mr. Bruce Bairnsfather, the famous war cartoonist, has arrived on his way to India and he expects that his travel will provide material for a book to be called "Bairnsfather Through the Orient." After visiting India he82 words
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Article229 1932-05-21 4 Criticisms from Canton and Shanghai Nanking. May 3. With reference to the agitation against the impending signature of the Sino-Japanese truce agreement at Shanghai. Mr. Lo Wen-kan. Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the course of a press interview yesterday, pointed out that the new compromise measure as229 words
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Article118 1932-05-21 4 Recent Discoveries in Great Bear District Ottawa, May 6. "It looks as though Canada has a potential uupply of radium that is of inestimable value to Canada and the whole world." said Senator Meighan, former Prime Minister, in a speech In the Senate to-day which alluded to the118 words
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Article65 1932-05-21 4 Big Cotton Consignment Lands in Shanghai Shanghai. May 10. A large consignment of Japanese cotton and sundry goods arrived in Shanghai this week, following the conclusion of the Sino-Japanese peace treaty. Chinese sources estimate that one of the leading Japanese import and export firms here paid as much65 words
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488 1932-05-21 4 TELEVISION MIRACLE Mr. Baird Tells of Electric Eyes I The day may come when you. sitting at home and wearing a pair of spectacles, may see. in colour and stereoscopically. an event that is happening in Australia. The last 30 years488 words
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Article230 1932-05-21 4 Japanese Friend and Adviser Now a Millionaire One of the most amazing men his just come into a lar^r foltWM He is Kono. Charlie Chaplin companion. secretary. pwflnal WU physical trailing instructor, friend telephone "ghost." An inscruta! Kono has served Chaplin with U loyalty for nearly 16 years.230 words
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Article182 1932-05-21 4 sounds of shapes you ran often tin. by ear. STRUGGLE IN TIIK Ml<l I realised that I was In a new and I world of inquiry. The very men v.!. Ing In It «Tt fetulng tlvclr wnv in the A great scientist onro said to me a road that ends182 words
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Article227 1932-05-21 5 But Garc du Nord Just s (.looms Paris, April 4. ;>tion of the Gare du Nord Which is Mill u dismal and as shabby as I WiF tutnn ftmn apo. all the principal railway station* of Paris have been gTeatly improve; durint; the past few years. The227 words
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Article87 1932-05-21 5 Bishop Inhibits the Rev T. Caleb l iid. m. May 7. P Of MauchcM.T has inhibited th< > from performing all the duties the Bishop of Manchester's com ttry InlO the dispute betw en th< I '•>'■■. Mr. T Caleb, and his par VttfUl dttault by Mr. Caleb87 words
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Article174 1932-05-21 5 Test Which Must Await A Birth A claim that she has obtained on a wax tablet the footprint- of an unborn baby is advanced by a note medium known as ••Margery." the wife of Dr. L. R. G. Crandon, of Boston. The footprint, she states, was174 words
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Article156 1932-05-21 5 Flock of Aliens to Learn Flying Reading Aerodrome This is where the world learns to fly. British methods, recognised to be the finest, have attracted would-be flyers from almost every nation in the world. Indian?. Chinese. South Africans, Dutchmen. Afghan*, Egyptians, and Greeks are all learning156 words
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Article1440 1932-05-21 5 NEW CARS Home Industry Outstrips Foreigners 1 (From a London Correspondent) I The manner in which the British car industry has outstripped the foreigner in the [home market is amply demonstrated by the I registration figures for last year. Of 141.392 new cars registered only1,440 words
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Article605 1932-05-21 5 LOYALTY AND DEVOTION New War Book Vindicates Our Manhood I a miter indictment cf Remarque's "All Quiet I on the Western Front" and war books of a like I nature is contained in "Warrior." by Lieut.- 1 Colonel Graham Seton Hutchison, D.5.0., M.C.. I published605 words
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Article498 1932-05-21 5 Auction of Schneider Ciii'us Ki me. April 17. The public auction whereby the creditor of the bankrupt Schneider Circus. marocne< for several weeks past at Naples, hoped to re cover their debts ended yesterday in a cc.n- plete fiasco. When it came to the point, no498 words
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Article339 1932-05-21 5 Tiddley -Winks With His Ten Disciples Revered by BMQJ M the Messiah. Shri Meher Baba. the 38-year-old Indian mystic. |»Vt a children 'a party In his bed-sitting -rocm n. South Kenstngtoo, s.w. He is en his way to the United St itrs. where .ie will break his339 words
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Article62 1932-05-21 5 German Consul Objects in Wuchow Wuchow, M.iy 8. The DMnlekMl authorities have hfltlfttd the American-made etlMlßt 1:1m tltll'l A:. thus prohibitinß it frcm being shown in the city. The reason ffvtn by the officials i- ih-t the German con.v,:! rcque.stfd that the OMDMt authorities prevent this film62 words
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Advertisement152 1932-05-21 5 nn 1) Prescription is an infallible remedy for Eczema, Psoriasis, Bad Leg, Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Ring worm Dhobies Itch, or other skin trouble. Salves tdo the work— they simply clog the pores. D.D.D. ifl iot sticky, smelly ointment, but a golden liquid wash which i into the pores, washes152 words
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Advertisement197 1932-05-21 5 ft. '-ate sJH^^^^lS^ ft All Ik %t^--j j^^^^l ft H^ -■■<Jm»*jP ft ■r ANXIETY "Vix "^S^^^ NOW RELIEVED COW GATE/ COW GATE MILK FOOD freshly made and shipped immediately direct to all Eastern ports has always been famed for its sound keeping properties and wonderful nutritive value. Now the new197 words
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Article, Illustration13 1932-05-21 6 Your Guide to Local Entertainment happy Kroup in Hobson's Choice, another Pavilion attraction.13 words
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Article, Illustration1321 1932-05-21 6 TALKIE TOPICS and COMMENT A Danttcious Affair vffl open on Monday at the Alhambru lor a tour day season. Jack Holt and Ralph Graves art in the leading roles ;<nd tfaa story WWiWI round a mysterious house and itv oorupant.s. plenty of romedy b< ing i,,_ .xcteri Holt and Graves1,321 words
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Article, Illustration803 1932-05-21 6 DEAN DORN - DEAN DORN BY I OVE MM in talking pictures are now limit **ed to a heat of 130 degree, and no moreXherwisp the entire sound stage will be floods ■nth water from jets pouring out at the rat< >f 300 gallons a minute Nor can "hot" jazz803 words
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Article70 1932-05-21 6 MONA MARIS— LINGUIST Mona Marls, who plays the fiery dancer with Buster Keaton In The Passionate Plumber |Ls one actress perfectly at home with t-hc players at the Metro-Ooldwyn -Mayer studio.? Whoever they are. she can speak their lamruag*Born in Buenos Aires, educated In Berlin Paris and Spain, she speaks70 words
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Article, Illustration294 1932-05-21 6 Places to Visit: By Our Film Correspondent Una MeiKel. jonn Maniuay. /vnuy i>e\uie. L/tc Cunningham. Helen Jerome Eddy and Arthi; "The Impatient Maiden" is said to shed niuc light on the feelings and artifices of a sophis tk-ated gni who thinks she knows all about lov —until she meets a294 words
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Article, Illustration1090 1932-05-21 6 IVAN SHARPE - A Review of English Bowling Talent IVAN SHARPE) THE TEST OUTLOOK Amateurs Whose Form is Full of Promise (By (Special to the Free Press) The ertetet wmmm in England has in li tures. One of them is the visit of the All-India team, who are the latest to be promoted1,090 words
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Article50 1932-05-21 6 The MWM| Hollywood M-rxtii n>rrm I that of Polly Moran and Jimmy (SefcMMi purantr f "When I wanted to ki&* SchiKvyl. I I*4 Ito sneak up on him from thr .sidr. Thut t«* [out front stopped mr!" asid i»oiiy Mc^wm w she and Durant* fttUsht-d a r,50 words
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Article643 1932-05-21 7 WATCHES UNSEEN BMon Castle Sale Drama .wr made in this country „.v_fa iled to buy Lawpicture "Master Lambton," ut Lambton Castle, Durb*^ r paid for a Lawrence UtUi Pinkie," which went l.ss treasures in the great castle, with its stained tUi «k rcx>f. made643 words
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Article164 1932-05-21 7 Night thase Through Paris Streets Paris, March 31. An xcittng motrr chase took place in the l';m.s last night when a car contain- women was pursued for over an hour I of police cars ahd commandeered DMII van noticed accosting people In the B dc Boulogne after164 words
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Article402 1932-05-21 7 FUTURE GENERATIONS "Brains Will Suffer If We Do Not" If women who marry continue to be dismissed from their employment, one of the inevitable results will be deterioration in the human race's mental development. Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence. President of the Women's Freedom League, expressed this view402 words
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Article302 1932-05-21 7 Ten-Year-Old Jain Girl "Canonized" Barcda. April 28. Great resentment prevails among the Jair, outhi> of Baroda. because of the alleged forible conversion by the orthodox elders of the cmmunity of a ten -year -old Jain girl into a aint. against the wishes of the girls mother rhe gills302 words
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Article172 1932-05-21 7 I Sailing For Kenya From Secret Port Lcndon, April 11. mystery of the future of Dr. Searle. wh( igured in the 'Helen of Troy" case, is s mystery no longer. He is going to Kenya, as he had original^ arranged, and has decided that he will172 words
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Article332 1932-05-21 7 SWEEPS CONDEMNED "Brazen" Divorce and Growth of Crime London, May 3. Dr. Henry Wilson, the Bishop of Cl'elmsford. has some vigorous things to say to-day about I divorce, gambling, and the increase in crime. which, he suggested, presented a problem for which religion was the only332 words
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Article239 1932-05-21 7 Denmark Refuse to Allow Landing Place Copenhagen. American efforts tc race Great Britain over the establishment of the first North Atlantic air route seem doomed to failure, owing to the refusel of M. Stauning. the Danish Premier, to give the United States delegate permission to establish landing239 words
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Article234 1932-05-21 7 "Did Not Want To Disturb the Performance" London, Mar 4. Expressing surprise that the 60-year-old ictress, who was killed by falling from a stair- *ay on the stage during a performance of •Cavalcade" at Dniry Lane, did not cry out, the Coroner (Mr. Ingleby Oddie).234 words
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Article84 1932-05-21 7 First Passengers From South Africa Arrive at Croydon London, May 8. The first fare-paying passengers to fly from South Africa to Britain arrived at Croydon today in an Imperial Airway liner. Hercules. There Ifcere twenty passengers from various points on the route, but only one cf84 words
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Article123 1932-05-21 7 Visit to Bedside of Sick Cottager London, April 11. The Rector of Stiffkey, who is the subject of charges of immorality before the Consistory Court, yesterday travelled to his parish in Norfolk and spent some time at the bedside of an old cottager recovering from a123 words
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Article89 1932-05-21 7 Women Students Who Vamp For Marks Paris, April 7. Mai- students of the University of Los Angeles are in revolt, says the New York Herald (Pans edition > 1 They are pretesting against women students at the university "vamping" the male instructors in order to get better marks89 words
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Article257 1932-05-21 7 What U.S. Flying Bullets will be Like I tin veiled faster than a telephone call across 14 miles of London yesterday, writes the Daily Herald air correspondent. It was an unofficial demonstration of what the American air invaders will do when thev come to England this year257 words
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Advertisement216 1932-05-21 7 AN UNDERWOOD PORTABLE Makes Your Mail EASIER to Write and EASIER to Read dip- 4 ■^S^^P^^ji^^^^^^BS^^J'RflH^fci^K^t^^B /^B^SBh/ PATERSON, SIMONS AND COMPANY LIMITED. Phone 5991. AT 11 A.M. DRINK MORE MILK j| FOR THE BLSINLSS LUL v}/_ Kf- ~^o V^\ FOR THOSE AT HOME 0 TpwO you ever have days when216 words
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Article3244 1932-05-21 8 TO AID INDUSTRY Prince George's Appeal At Academy Banquet London, May 1. Prince George was the principal guest las night at the Royal Academy banquet. The list of guests included nearly everj foreign Ambassador and Minister in London eminent statesmen, representatives of all th< arts3,244 words
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Article330 1932-05-21 8 Three British Ex-Officers Join London, April 20. Three men who were officers in the Army Navy, and Royal Air Force respectively left St. Pancras, N.W.. by the boat train last nignt for Tilbury and Dunkirk, where they hope to Join the French Foreign Legion to-day All are330 words
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Article106 1932-05-21 8 Terence Fowler, age<J eighteen of Sun-ttreet, Reading, was fined 10s. at Wokingham Police Court for carrying a gun without a licence I It was stated thafr In a Joke he pointed the weapon at a youth who was playing football! and it went off. I106 words
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Advertisement115 1932-05-21 8 I'.l't'. l'.' iM^^R rTTTTT r H I W m Ml **S X3« ♦>* ...W.JIXL. I m *\C 1 Pi. V//ir %f £l*&1$ M\-ER BROTHERS LIMITED, PORT SUNLIGHT, ENGLAND HWWiUtf iH? S i PROVED! B^ |BABYFOOP| fOO/) X SUNLIGHT VITAMINS. The "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand is produced only In115 words
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Advertisement117 1932-05-21 9 BAND PERFORMANCES DURING MAY POLICE BAND Sunday, 22nd, at 9 p.m. Botanic Gardens Friday, 27th, at 5.15 p.m. Hatong Park aA^H^^r Reservations— Phone 6903 45^'6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 MATINEES TO-DAY AND SUNDAY AT 3.15 p.m. A GRAND ALL-BRITISH EMPIRE WEEK SHOW! iintatendar THRILLING DRAMATIC EXCITING ALSO SPECIAL EMPIRE WEEK FEATURE OUR117 words
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Advertisement175 1932-05-21 9 fCAPITOLI VI iiTIXEE TO-DAY AXD TO-MORROW Vsas'l TO-NIGHT f£ii] TheBRIGHTEST and MERRIEST SHOW of The MONTH! First National's ALL-LAUGHING Musical Comedy— SPRING is HEBE With an all-star cast headed bv jT^l The Beautiful Prima Donna of 4 J I "NO, NO NANETTE" fame— §7 BKRNICE CLAIRE FORD STERLING ALEXANDER GRAY175 words
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Advertisement218 1932-05-21 9 MATA HARI IS CjOMING: Matinees To-day and To-morrow at 3. JOII\ CRAWFORD CLARK fUBLE m POSSESSED A METRO SUPER— AND THE OBVIOUS WEEK-END SHOW MONDAY JACK HOLT Ralph Graves IK A MIRTHQUAKE OF MYSTERY "A »AM€iEß©r« AFffAM" RAFFLES HOTEL St. ANDREW'S HOSPITAL Under the distinguished patronage of I H. E.218 words
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Article29 1932-05-21 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. McWALTER.— On May 20th. 1932, at the General Hospital, Singapore, George Hunter, third son of Thomas McWalter of Tranent, Scotland, aged 43. Ceylon papers please copy.29 words
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600 1932-05-21 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1932. MALAYAN HOUSEWIVES AND THE EMPIRE The Singapore hotels, having during recent weeks made much of the enjoyment which exists in the struggle with the famous Dutch rijsttafel in the tiffin hour, are about to enter upon a rivalry which has very much more600 words
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Article577 1932-05-21 10 Mr. J. W. Harries is appointed a Municipal Commissioner. The Leong San Tbng is exempted from registration. The Chinese Shipowners' Union has been registered. Dr. P. H. Hennessy, who is retiring from the Medical Service, leaves Ipoh for home next week. Mr. W. A. Gordon-Hall arrived from home last week577 words
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Article400 1932-05-21 10 Mr. Birtwhistle At Kuala Lumpur [Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur, May 20. Addressing Kuala Lumpur rotarlans to-day Mr. W. Birtwhistle. Superintendent of Fisheries. S.S. and P.M.S.. said there was ample scope for development of Malayan fisheries, a purely native industry, though local fishing was unable to400 words
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Article290 1932-05-21 10 Cheery Musical Show at Capitol One of those all too rare musical comedies which all like and too rarely see has at last made its appearance on the Singapore screen. Spring is Here is the name of this delightful picture which the Capitol Theatre last night screened290 words
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Article22 1932-05-21 10 MONDAY'S TIES Mixed Doubles Handicap Miss Salmond and de C. Hamilton scr. vs. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron owe 4.22 words
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Article303 1932-05-21 10 A Penang Revenue Officer who took it upon himself to arrest a woman, who. he thought, was attempting to commit suicide, was admonished by the Police Magistrate not to be over-zealous. Koh Boh Mung was walking rapidly towards the Kedah Pier, weeping at the same time, when the Revenue Officer303 words
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Article709 1932-05-21 10 SIAMESE GENEROSITY Loan of Engine For A Test An event which had its |m Singapore Railway Stati- n illustrative of the spirit ol 1:. animates the two neighbour m.. of Malaya and Siam About a ye:ir ago Siam A the electrically driven 1). power for her709 words
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Article201 1932-05-21 10 I Make a Record to Send Home j Although we in Singapore hu\ phony service which enables us 10 friends and relatives across the i f voices can be heard by those in i Philips Radio Own Voire Rec i<i j possible. All one hits to do201 words
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Advertisement149 1932-05-21 10 CALDBECK MACGREGOR Co., Ltd., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) {incorporated tn Shanghai) THE WINE MERCHANTS 301. CANTONMENT ROAD. SINGAPORE. BY M»LC l\L >S^>g|§k^|i/ TO H. M. THE APPOINTMENT dSve^jßST KING OF SIAM. KSTD. oHf^S3w£t9^ 187Z. DIAMOND SET PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RINGS ETERNITY RINGS. also BRIDAL PRESENTS IN DIAMOND149 words
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Advertisement40 1932-05-21 10 I CRIME IS A SOCIAL COMPLAINT which can be cured, says a judge. He probably believes in "time," the great healer. Meanwhile take out a "GAFLAC'' BURGLARY POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT. FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.40 words
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Article124 1932-05-21 11 GRA VK CHARGES f-IIKKHM>K IHLKHEADS CLOSED \GFRS TRAPPED rice] Djibouti, May 20. •>.. statements Rival Inspector at ■M landed from by the Soviet .s that the bulkvrtdor giving ac( i .>u I) deck were DMUIf passengers ■pad from the b irned to death. London. May 20. d124 words
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Article90 1932-05-21 11 i| Pa Not Accounted For Aden. May 20. D 'rum tfafl Georges typar Is now 49. II ulame Dubot. has been the journalist. M. Albert M Jogmn of Hong Kong, rand Yi;:ne. and the P. and O. Comorin le of the survivors from here Aden. Later. the survivors90 words
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Article112 1932-05-21 11 Financial Aid For Business I Router's Service] New York, May 2©. IDd industrialists You tip <the Reparato consider means for tank released by the Federal to] affirmatively in business, Federal Reserve Bank points of banking reserves in the cached the $300,000,000 mark -or a theoretical maximum IO.OOQ112 words
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Article38 1932-05-21 11 I "Will Stand Despite 111 Feefiag" Service] Marseilles, May 2«. nu agreement will ill feeling may nprewd by General "i bf Router on his ndi. He intends to A will probably h.urmanship ol U in 1933.38 words
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Article47 1932-05-21 11 I N Ui ?m NI W YORK ANB 1 KBBB2R VKICES I SUIVICE-COFYRIOHT] •essrs. l, v «»<»on. May 20. W and Som M tin prices as follows m '124%). For ware 1 I I 30 s r 29 I ungkal hospifc fl u,. exception I47 words
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398 1932-05-21 11 JAPANESE POLITICS A National Government Essential [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Tokyo. May 20. General Muto. Director -General of Military Education, and Lieut-General Mazaki, Vice:huf of the General Staff, visited General *raki this morning and intimated that the \rmy is not prepared to support a398 words
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Article148 1932-05-21 11 Viscountess Gladstone on Her Visit to China London. May 20. A large London audience was impressed today by a graphic account of the effects of the Japanese bombardment of Shanghai by Viscountess Gladstone in an address to the Overseas League. She said that at first she148 words
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Article130 1932-05-21 11 League Council Approves Report IBritish Radio— Official Service] Rugby, May 19. The League of Nations Council at Geneva today approved th* report providing that as soon as Irak has accepted the convention covering the various guarantees recommended by the Permanent Mandates Commission Great Britain can terminate her mandate130 words
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Article65 1932-05-21 11 Inquiries at Baby Car Stand It is cheering to able to report results from two of the stands that are participating In 1 Empire Shopping Week propaganda at the New World. These are those on which are exhibited the I Baby Morrises, the Wolseley Hornet and Baby 565 words
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Article51 1932-05-21 11 j The Committee of the China Relief Fund organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce announces with thanks the re- ceipt of the following subscriptions: —Staff of II the Government Health Office, $73; Staff of «f the Director of Medical and Health Services' Office, $8.70: Mr. Teo Soo Piah51 words
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Article54 1932-05-21 11 DUE TO JAPAN British Malaya Quoted as Example [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT) London, May 20. The Morning Post to-day stars the grave threat to Colonial trade especially due to Japanese competition. British Malaya is used as an example to demonstrate the serious effect of competition to54 words
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Article209 1932-05-21 11 Lord Lothian Urges Early Decisions I British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 19. Lord Lothian, chairman of the Indian Finance Committee, reached England to-day, having travelled from India by air. He referred in a statement to the interest the various committees appointed after the Round-Table Conference had aroused209 words
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Article215 1932-05-21 11 Last Ntglit's Memorial Hall Dance From the point of view of the attendance, the Fancy Dress Ball promoted in connection with the Empire Shopping Week organisation, fell far short of expectations. There were more than twenty prizes offered for the best costumes representing some 21 different Empire215 words
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Article326 1932-05-21 11 New Cricket Ground Opened The formal opening of the Nondescripts Cricket Club's ground and pavilion took place yesterday evening at McNair Road. The ground is situate at the extreme end of McNair Road and has a pavilion built in front of it. Before asking Mr. K. H. Tan326 words
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Article51 1932-05-21 11 Governor to Visit New World Exhibition To-night H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clement!) has indicated his intention to pay a visit of inspection to the New World Empire Exhibition to-night. His Excellency is expected to arrive at the Exhibition at 7.15 and to remain until about 851 words
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Article272 1932-05-21 11 FEARS ALLAYED Scheme to Assist Anglo-South-America LReuters Service] London, May 20. Recent Stock Exchange concern for the position of a British bank with assets, according to the last balance sheet, of £70,000,000 and a capital of £5,500,000 has been allayed by an official statement that an arrangement272 words
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Article387 1932-05-21 11 Municipal Commissioners' Meeting iFrom Oui Own Correspondent) Malacca, May 19. The usual monthly meeting of the Malacca Municipal Commissioners was held at the office of the Resident Councillor yesterday. The Hon' ble Mr. C. H. G. Clarke was in the chair and the others present were: Messrs. W.387 words
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Article241 1932-05-21 11 American Consular Circular The following circular relating to the authentication of signatures on documents to be used in the United States, has just been issued by the American Consulate General. The American Consulate General refers to its circular of March 7, 1932, on the subject of the241 words
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Advertisement158 1932-05-21 11 i^Ulte, EMPIRE VBPtSS SHOPPING ifSiil^ WEEK May 1 8th to 24th. BUY EMPIRE PRODUCTS Their Quality and Craftsmanship are Still Unsurpassed VISIT OUR SPECIAL »lttl»l. A Ytt OF BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCTS AT RAFFLES PLACE j AND THE "NEW WORLD" ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.158 words
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Article1961 1932-05-21 12 BRITON ON TRIAL An Order for 6,000 Tons of Coal John Caldweil T.innock. a young Briton, who l.v charged with forgery, chiming and using as Kenume forged document a«ain came before the DLstiiit Police Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd. yesterday. The accused. I lornier employee of1,961 words
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Article149 1932-05-21 12 Empire Housewives' Fellowship To the Editor. Sir, You uerp good enough to publish letters oncerning the Empire Housewives' Fellowship liree months ago. The Committee will be grateul if you can do so again. The movement has met with great response rom all races, and we are149 words
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Article32 1932-05-21 12 Removal Bill Passed [Reuter"s Service 1 Dublin, May 19. The Removal of the Oath Bill passed the final ;ta«e in the Dail to- day by 77 votes to 69.32 words
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Article870 1932-05-21 12 SLUMP EFFECTS Causing Grave Concern to Employers I Prom Our Indian Correspondent) According to the April returns issued by the! Deputy Controller of Labour, Malaya, there were no state-aided arrivals at Penang from Madras, while the other arrivals during that month were 841 adults.870 words
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Article74 1932-05-21 12 Representations by France and Italy [British Radio Official Sendee] Rurby, May 19. Similar representations to those put forward by the British Minister at Athens concerning the service uf Greece's foreign debts were made to-day by the French and Italian Ministers to the Greek Foreign Minister. It Is74 words
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Article555 1932-05-21 12 SLUMP DIFFICULTIES Petition to President of State Council The following petition has been addressed by ,he residents of Lower Perak to the President )f the Perak State Council, praying for relief n regard to debts due and pressed for from ;mall cultivators on land charged for555 words
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Article459 1932-05-21 12 Judgment Against His Surety The case in which the guarantor of a bond, for the return of a bankrupt who had been permitted to go to India and had not returned, was sued by the Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. E. N. Taylor* for the amount of the bond459 words
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Article1023 1932-05-21 12 Sudden Death of Manager of MaynarcTs We regret to announce that Mr. Georpe Hunter Me Wilier. M.P.S.. director and manager of Mesf>.sr». Majnard and Co.. the well-knoun Singapore firm of wholesale and retail chenw-ts and druggists, died in the General Hospital yesterday morning. The news will1,023 words
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Article128 1932-05-21 12 Board of Directors' Resignation Bombay, .May 2nd. The Most aapctcwleatad m p und<ruu: ihoir resignation in a body hM jw t btrn I oy the Board of Directors of the lkmbiy Stock Exchan^i*. It Is stated that this action hss be in t.ikon us a protest against128 words
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Article484 1932-05-21 12 MATTERS OF MUSLIM INTEREST -MALAY GIRL (JUlDjs "Packs" Formed in hua!j Lumpur i Hi Our 1 I In her am.'. K :;ni(its in Malaya m I "ommissicnt 1 m. ua:dinu Main Via lay Br^wiiii f I •v;i* wifoHwl aMa Kuala Lumpur H H S *j.« prtMnt a* 'ii. I aeinn484 words
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Article217 1932-05-21 13 B "t Mi'C orkindale Goes The I Full Distance London, April 8. I tele, because he lasted for I I'nmo Camera at the thou^ 1» 1- won I T tune he caught Camera I Im up m the air. I end a man in the gallery waved217 words
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Article428 1932-05-21 13 Accidents Do Not Prove Neglect An American judge, Joseph M. Swearingen, of Pittsburg, has held that a golf player cannot recover damages for injury caused by a golf ball driven without warning by another player. He said. "The court cannot find any evidence that any obligation428 words
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Article1647 1932-05-21 13 The Disputed Goal fProm Our Own Correspondent] 1 London, April 26 The Cup has gone North to Newcastle as result of a Cup Final which, although t winners thoroughly deserved their victory m go down in football history as having a d'oul ful goal. As I say.1,647 words
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Article105 1932-05-21 13 [Reuters Service] New York. May 19. The following are the results of baseball games played yesterday: NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 2: Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 3; New York 9. (Terry hit a home run.) Chicago 6: Philadelphia 4 St. Louis 3: Boston 5. AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 3: Cleveland 2.105 words
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Article173 1932-05-21 13 Australian Tour in North America Victoria (8.C.), April 18. The strong team of Australian cricketers, including D. Q. Bradman, C. V. Grimmett W H. Ponsford, and S. McCabe, which A. A Mailey is bringing to Canada this summer, will play 17 matches. The team, which will be captained by173 words
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Article171 1932-05-21 13 New York Forbids Boxing Referees to Show Mercy Big fights will be fought to a finish in future, however seriously a boxer may be injured, according to a new rule fixed by the New York State Athletic Commission. The Commission has decided not to recognise171 words
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Article76 1932-05-21 13 A. A. Mailey has accepted the Australian Board of Control's conditions in connection with the cricket tour in Canada, arranged by the old googly bowler. The Board stipulated that the side must be called Maiiey's team and not an Australian eleven. Three members of the team are paying their own76 words
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Article38 1932-05-21 13 Mr. A. M. Dryburgh, State Treasurer. Perak, who has come on transfer to Ipoh as Assistant Registrar, Supreme Court, Ipoh. in place of Mr. G. S. Hellings. is in hospital, he having undergone an operation for appendicitis. T.O.M.38 words
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Article195 1932-05-21 13 Greenwood Replies to Lord Hawke Outspoken comment on a speech of Lord j Hawke was made by the Yorkshire captain, F. E. Greenwood, at a luncheon of the county club .at Leeds. Mr. Greenwood said he got a somewhat false view of Lord Hawke's speech at195 words
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Article313 1932-05-21 13 Bare -fist Fights Referee Dies I A Boxer who was once disqualified for striking his opponent too hard, died at Brighton In > mail week. He was Mr. Bernard John Angle, a founder of the Amateur Boxing Association, and an I all-round athlete. He excelled313 words
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Article107 1932-05-21 13 Penang and Selangor appear to have had unusually strict umpires in charge of their Whitsun match at Penang, for the large number of 33 runs were scored by no-balls in the course of the four Innings. The chief offender was MacNamara. the Selangor bowler, who was noballed 13107 words
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Advertisement100 1932-05-21 13 Fruit Salad When you see fruit you expect to sec cream. But cream is not always easy to get. So— use Nettle*! Cream. Always ready and always fresh. Just the rich, thick cream from purest country cl II Cl milk Delicious with fruit. NESTLE'S CK E CREAM f Growing girls100 words
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Advertisement248 1932-05-21 13 ON A MOTORJYCLE AT 76 "THERE'S LIFE IN THE OLD OOG STILL!" Yet He Had Gout jSmi tillhefouhTkruschen "There goes a mar. who can tell rou \^> J^^Jf^g aU about gout." If you hoard this [A I remark, you'd f >n,bahly look for the 2 f "/iSw^ victim i d248 words
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Advertisement1019 1932-05-21 14 THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co.. (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China TRE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.). THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd. THE1,019 words
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Advertisement555 1932-05-21 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) j W< "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL I HOMEWARDS. o Steamer Dne S'P o B s Oa s^ an -B*. CITY OF BEDFORD For Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg Leith May 30 June 2555 words
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Advertisement363 1932-05-21 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVrKNMis, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVH I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonrujcr. Sln^im, BHUTAN 6,000 May 23 RAWALPINDI363 words
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Advertisement702 1932-05-21 15 0 S. K. Line. f(>K gntOFE, \KKKA, NORTH AND SOt TH AMERICA AND INDIA. MOKIKOM mxki I.OS AN'CJELKS and N*w York From Penan K Prom Singapore June 2 LONDON, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp va Colombo Aden. Suez and Port Said Junp 14 15 >,oMnii"" "AMJ g KBAV Ca Town. Rio702 words
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Advertisement398 1932-05-21 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE o*wrf AMERICAN MAIL LINE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIAYOSEMITE PARK HOLYWOOD-GRAND CANYON WEEKLY SAILING FROM HONG KONG AND OR MANILA NEW LOW THROUGH FARES ORIENT TO EUROPE £a TeRICA WILL BE QUOTED UPON APPLICATION. EUROPE via SUEZ SAILINGS EVERY OTHER TUESDAY MAINTAINED RV THE STEAMERS PRESIDENT398 words
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Advertisement667 1932-05-21 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAAKT MAATSCHAPPIj 'sf-AptA^ 8 1 5 Mi<y K °«^P. TampoeMh. Tampa.-T.nggl Bengtalb. B«n TOGIAN— Saturday, May 21. Pontianak TOR™A N^ S f tU H day May 21 Sin^ wan^ Pemangkat and Samba* r?v^lt~^L day> May 21 Mo^ra-Saba and Djambi. BELAW^v ES Sund »y May 22, Riouw.667 words
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Advertisement586 1932-05-21 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only] s.s MARELIJ* is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de586 words
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Advertisement90 1932-05-21 16 m.s. BORINGIA. Consignees of cargo by the above motor vessel [due Singapore May 24th) are hereby notified ihat in consequence of a collision causing repairs at Antwerp a case of general average tias been declared. General average bonds for all cargo shipped from Copenhagen, Aalborg, Hamburg and Schiedam (Rotterdam) will90 words
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Advertisement413 1932-05-21 16 Kerr Steamship Co Inc. (Incorporated In USA.) NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New V,,,i x Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sue/). Due "Sails Due V rk M.S. SILVERPALM May 24 M.S. SILVERTEAK June 14 June 20 M.S. SILVERSANDAL. July 5 July 11 For rates and particulars please apply413 words
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Advertisement160 1932-05-21 16 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC UNI Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA HMQAI lj\ E and SILVER LINK. 111. to San Francisro, Los AngrU \.,rth Pacific Ports II u rrus. SILVKHMA! 'I I m.s. BINTANC <!'• 9 x m.3. SILVERGUAVA (8) J x via M.inila. via Java Vessels from s.s. MODJOKERTO I 1160 words
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Miscellaneous494 1932-05-21 16 CHURCH SERVICES Trinity Sunday ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 5.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. B a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Holy Communion. GARRISON CHURCHES Tanglin 7 a.m. Holy Communion.494 words
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Article1050 1932-05-21 17 An Article by Capt. Robert Dollar A number of large American -owned ships, built with Government loans up to 75 per ceut of their cost, have been launched. This activity, however, is confined to mail vessels; the crying need now, if we are to have a j1,050 words
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Article362 1932-05-21 17 Battle with Chinese Smugglers An encounter between a Chinese Maritime* Customs cruiser and a big armed junk fleet of smugglers, a terrific fight in which the cruiser opened fire on her defiant adversaries with her whole armament of quickfirers and machineguns, a desperate attempt by the gangs362 words
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Article156 1932-05-21 17 Nowhere to Go, but Where is She? London, April 18. Chaco. the mystery ship from the Argentine, has "disappeared.* She was due at Gravesend yesterday; but officials waited in vain to see her and her mysterious cargo of 100 deportees. For three weeks she has156 words
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Article154 1932-05-21 17 A Bengali who was charged with being a stowaway on board the Tairea from Rangoon to Penang told the Penang Police Magistrate that he bought his ticket but lost it on the journey. He added that just before the vessel sailed from Rangoon, there was a medical154 words
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Article166 1932-05-21 17 Per Conte Rosso Colombo. Bombay and Europe on Thursday: Mr. L. Galloway, Mr. Lutowicz, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Green, Marchese Cambiaso. Mr. and Mrs. Legendre, Mr. A. Wulff, Duchess S. Lante Delia Rovere and Donna S. Lante Delia Rovere, Mr. and Mrs. Jantzen, Mr. J. Jantzen, Mr.166 words
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Article102 1932-05-21 17 legislation is under way to provide for this differential. I should like to see the yards of every big port of America busy with new tonnage. It really looks like we are going to put the American flag on the seas in a way that we can all be proud102 words
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Advertisement395 1932-05-21 17 T.O EVERYWHERE! IN CANADA WAND MO.SJ OF tHB CISA, The New Scenic Route of the Canadian National Railways. See the best of the marrsilMn Canadian Rockies— stay at Jasyst ■Jfcß Park Lodg« in the koart of wondrous mountain hummKj, ov JF% travel straight throne* from Vancouver without changing can. eJtJfS.395 words
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Miscellaneous502 1932-05-21 17 THE Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions) j H I Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. (able Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. premier morning daily in Malaya Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber ind tin cables appear daily. Special natures include pictures,502 words
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353 1932-05-21 18 INDIA OFFICE DENIALS "He Has Written to Cabinet Ministers" London, April 19. •Xaueful inquiries .show that correspondence between Gandhi and at least two, if not three. British Ministers, including Sir Samuel Hoare. the Secretary for India, definitely exists,' states the Daily Herald Bombay correspondent. "No353 words
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Article326 1932-05-21 18 Tribute From Cape Record Holder I Prom Our Own Correspondent I London, May 3. Mr. Scott's success in establishing a new record for fhe flight from England to Australia has made a great impression over here, and no one was more delighted to hear the news than his326 words
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Article685 1932-05-21 18 Dies on Way to England on Leave News the death of Mr. C. V. Newton, manager of Carnarvon and Monmouth Estates, Kuala Selangor. has been received in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Newton died at Gibraltar on May 8, while on his way home on six months leave.685 words
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Article743 1932-05-21 18 Although many set owners have now replaced their batteries by H.T. units while others have gone over to all-maim sets, there are still many who rely on batteries, for their current supply. H.T. supplies to-day present few difficulties and the perfection of battery eliminators have743 words
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Article370 1932-05-21 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can be received In Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from370 words
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Article485 1932-05-21 18 DANGER IMMINENT Red Army Commander's Declaration Moscow, May 4. Commander-in-chief Blucher of the Soviet Far Eastern Army, in a speech at Habarovsk in connection with the May Day celebrations, declared that "jets of flame of real war are already beginning to leap not far485 words
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Article412 1932-05-21 18 Tobacco Solution in the Nose Moscow. May 6. It is reported from Habarovsk that over 100 Soviet citizens have been arrested by the Harbin police on false and provocative charges, and that they are being subjected to the vilest tortures by White Guard policemen in the412 words
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Article63 1932-05-21 18 It is rumoured that Raja Yacob, of the Kinta 'Sanitary Board, will shortly go on tarnsfer to Taiping as Chairman of the Larut and Matang Sanitary Board in place of Mr. Eric Hazelton who, it is understood, will relieve Mr. A. M. Dryburgh, the State Treasurer, Perak. Mr. Dryburgh, it63 words
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Advertisement14 1932-05-21 18 RADIO SAIGON CLOSED DOWN LACK OF SUPPORT LOCAL RECEPTION NOTES (By Our Wireless Correspondent)14 words
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Advertisement582 1932-05-21 18 JtAMKS^AND CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by Royal Ch&rter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares ot £5 each £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £3.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, EC. 2 Agencies and Branches Alor Star Iloilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok582 words
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Advertisement266 1932-05-21 18 JNSURANCE THE YOKOHAMA spFro BANK. LI!)/ mi (EstablM;. Capital Subscr:t,» a up) leserved Fund s President j K 's Vice-Presul.nt HeadDH,,. Sinifaporr Br .mh i LONDON MKK E1 Westminster Bank The National Pi Lloyds Bank. LU HAW I Alexandria .Ei^pt. CalcuHa. Canton. C. Hamburg, Hanfkow. h Honolulu, K.uy.i.ii! K Angeles.266 words
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Article1290 1932-05-21 19 MALAYAN RUBBER CO. REPORTS )lN( LOSSES Bukit Sembawang Figures Lttl, bu.sed lb as com- „i toren H pounds proai pni i 4.. lb 1 <ally at [om at I.IMJH lb. i i prft oi aQf m latex Credtl balance Ot Oi mconu.- menta written v l*»M\diture for t«>t;il nvcinii' m1,290 words
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Article359 1932-05-21 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES May 20 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' tight 2)3 25 32 London, demand 23 London. T. T. 2 3 23 32 Lyons and359 words
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68 1932-05-21 19 >lav >Oth.. 12 o'clock noon Bayers Sellers R S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 5-V 5 2 Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 5 1 s"^ July 5S July -Sept 5 :i i 5 7 s Oct. -Dec. 6 6'v Tone of Market Dull. Latest Cable68 words
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Article933 1932-05-21 19 FRIDAY. HAT, 20TH. 1932. CLOSING QUOTATIONS H. and S. Bank £101 £105 W. Hammer and Co. (100 > 175 180 Ho Hong ($5O) 24.00 25.00 Henry Waugh and Co. ($lO. 3.00 4.00 Kinta Electric ($1) 30 40 nom Malacca Electric Ord. <SU 95 1.05 Malacca Electric Prefs.933 words
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Article57 1932-05-21 19 United Sua Betong Profit TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, May 20. United Sua Betong shows a profit for the year of £3,841. This is largely due to curtailed axpenditu.-e. There is a cicdit forward of 154.258. British Eorneo Timber shows a profit of £9.183 and there is a57 words
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Article201 1932-05-21 19 THE ABROAD British Radio— Official ServiceJ May 9 18 19. Amsterdam 9.07'.. 9.06' fc 9.06' Athens .545 540 sellers 540 sellers Bombay ls. 5 15 16d. ls. 5 61 64d. ls. 5 31 32d. Berlin 15 7 16 15.40 15.40 Brussels 26.17' L 26.25 2H 7 32 Bucharest 615 615201 words
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Article133 1932-05-21 19 Singapore. May JO. I A quiet week has passed with little chanyt in the positions of all three markets. Following a brief rally yesterday, prices have reverted to t the levels at which they have been for some 1 time past. > To-day's quotations are: I133 words
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Article193 1932-05-21 19 LEWIS PEATS RUBBER REPORT Singapore. May 20. The maiket has again been very quiet throughout the week and. althouch subject to miner fluctuations, it seems likely that it will remain at t'nis level for seme time. American consumption for April was again disappointing at 25.900 tons, and there certainly N6M193 words
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Article73 1932-05-21 19 As a Southern Railway train from Southampton to Waterloo was approaching Winchest r station, the flrenv.in. observing that the train was not slowing down, became apprehensive and said to the driver "Aren't you going to pull up." There was no reply and the hreman found that th:- driver was unconscious73 words
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Article922 1932-05-21 19 Artificial Propagation to Assist Industry The success which is attending the artificial! propagation of the sponge in the Bahamas should prove of great benefit to the industry, writes Harold J. Shcpstone. F.R.G.S. in The Crown Colonist. In fact, fishing- for sponge has long been the principal industry of922 words
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Article151 1932-05-21 19 Bulk Transport Facilities Provided Facilities for the bulk .shipment of palm oil arc now profited by tin- F M.S. Railways, and the first consignment was handled by the Railway on Monday last, when a quantity was despatched by rail Irom Batang Bprjunfal to Port Swettenham for151 words
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Advertisement70 1932-05-21 19 ts ,-\i-t'fi\ 511.000.000 Assurance in force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil Street. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry. EC. £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Courl of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act70 words
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142 1932-05-21 20 COUNTY CRICKET Notts Decisively Beat Hampshire [Reuter's Service] London, May 20. The following are the results of county cricket matches which commenced on Wednesday. Warwickshire vs. Yorkshire At Birmingham. Match drawn. Yorkshire 403 for 5 (dec.) Warwickshire 17 for 0 Sutclifle scored 109 for Yorkshire.142 words
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SINGAPORE SPRING RACES
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Article1692 1932-05-21 20 Many Surprises in Yesterday's Events The amateurs provided some good sport in the first day of the Singapore Turf Club Amateur Meeting, yesterday. There was a good crowd at the Race Course and it was a day for punters, the dividends being of a useful nature and in1,692 words
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Article362 1932-05-21 20 To-day's Handicaps and Selections Race I.— Ponies Class 2 Div. 4 (6 furs.)— 2.15 p.m.: Carone 11.7, Plas Hatan 10.12, Yellow River 10.10. Barima 10.9. Timbang 10.7. Arjuna 11. 10.5. Slump 10.2. Hats Off 10.0, Hop Over 9.12, Springkell 9.7. Sahara 8.5. To win: Yellow River. Places: Arjuna362 words
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Article48 1932-05-21 20 Creme Brulee Wins Manchester Cup [FREE PRESS SERVICE} COPYRIGHT] London, May 20. The Manchester Cup, one and a half miles. was run at Manchester to-day and resulted as follows CREME BRULEE 1 UT MAJEUR 2 TIPPETS 3 Betting was 8 to 1 against Creme Brulee.48 words
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Article61 1932-05-21 20 Win Each for Ireland and Hungary [Reuter's Service] London, May 19. At Dublin to-day in the second round of the Davis Cup. Lyttleton-Rogers (Ireland) beat Gabrowitz (Hungary) 7—5. 3 6, 6 4. 7—5; and Von Kehrling (Hungary) beat Macguire 6 3 6 2, 6 4. Lyttleton Rogers and61 words
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Article237 1932-05-21 20 Monthly Mixed Foursomes Result The monthly MLxed Foursomes competition was held at Bukit Timah last evening, and resulted in a win for Mrs. M. M. Paterson and R. J. Isherwood with a net score of M%. A total of 44 cards were taken out. and the following237 words
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Article70 1932-05-21 20 Singapore Successes at Kajang Tournament In the lawn tennis tournament at Kajang during Whitsun Mrs. C. J. Smith and Mrs. Warden of Singapore (minus 15) won the ladies' handicap doubles. beating Mrs. Duckworth and Mrs. Bucknell (minus 30) in fche final 6 2. 6 3. The same players70 words
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Article226 1932-05-21 20 YESTERDAY'S PLAY 8.8. and I's Poor Start Against Etceteras With the Padang under water in the morning as a result of the heavy rain the 8.8. and I. and the Etceteras were fortunate to be able to make a start with their match in the S.C.C. tournament226 words
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Article99 1932-05-21 20 Teams for To-morrow's Match The following are invited to play in a Malaya Cup practice match at the Stadium to-morrow. Players should arrive at the dressing rooms at 4.45 p.m. Colours. E. Cherrington: Gek Soo, Elmer; Boon Lay, Taib. Abdul Rahim; Mahmood. Mat Noor, Quee Liang, Dolfattah,99 words
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Article34 1932-05-21 20 The following are the results of matches played in the second division yesterday R.A. H 2, Gloucesters II (Referee. Mr. Dargue) Malays 3. Naval Base 1. (Referee, Mr. M. B. Brcckwell).34 words
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Article56 1932-05-21 20 The following have been invited to play association football for SC.C. "B XI vs. Robinsons on Thursday. May 26th. at SC.C T. G. Lashmar; D. E. Nickels. G. Boas; I. C. Van Cuylenburg. S. Dodds, H. A. Binnendyk; W. H. Lait, E. O. Barton, R. A. F. Brown.56 words
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Article191 1932-05-21 20 Match Between Sepoy Lines and Keppel G.C. The Sepoy Lines Golf Club will meet the Keppel Golf Club in a match to-morrow morning at Sepoy Lines. The players and times for starting are as follows (Keppel players mentioned first) 9. H. Jackson and W. P. Douglas vs. J.191 words
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Article18 1932-05-21 20 The Ladies Monthly Medal May was won by Mrs. J. D. Breakey 43 7 36.18 words
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Article92 1932-05-21 20 Yesterday's Championship Results Cheah Tsai Tee (Post Office Club) 250. S. Butcher (Association of Engineers) 200. Yeo Koon Yam (A. A. A.) 250. Seah Peng Kwang 145. Seah Peng Kwang made the highest break of the tournament so far, 45. TO-DAY'S MATCHES 3.30 p.m. L. Bimmer (RAF. Base Club)92 words
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Article16 1932-05-21 20 Intending competitors are reminded that entries for the S.C.C. straight snooker championship close to-day.16 words
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Article18 1932-05-21 20 Entries for the mixed doubles lawn tennis tournament at the S.C.C. close on May 28.18 words
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