The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 May 1932
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Title Section16 1932-05-27 1 The Singapore Free Press \o. 13,657. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article364 1932-05-27 1 After a long- debate the House of Commens agreed to the establishment of an Exrhange Equalisation Fund Page 9. Sir Ronald Ross is lying: seriously ill at the Ross Institute Page 9. Mr. De Valera was rebuked in the Free State fcr his method in introducing the364 words
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Article1072 1932-05-27 1 It was a wayside station in Scotland, one of those solitary stops where slow trains still command a meagre traffic in milk-cans and marketbound farmers. I need not say what errand left me waiting there for the last train one miserable evening, when earth was raw1,072 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement179 1932-05-27 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL I.KADINC. PROVISION STORES RAFFLES HOTEL Rooms with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. •--------■-^---■-•-^■■--^■■-______M__________^___-*. TO-NIGHT Tea Dance-6.30 to 8,15 p.m. Informal After Dinner Dance— 9*3o to midnight. GRILL Special Dish Braised Aylesbury Ducklings With Peas. Croquette Potatoes. I SATURDAY, MAY 28th ST. ANDREWS HOSPITAL BALL179 words
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Advertisement252 1932-05-27 1 THE EUROPE HOTEL 0 TA.T 1 I SUNDAY CONCERT PROGRAMME oaturday Night P P .m. 1. March Medley MARTIAL MOMENTS arr. Winter CDLn 41 MIMMCD l\in 2 verture WVtSiaU TELL Rossini OI EiLIAL iJlilllriti AiMD 3. Concert Valse LES PATINEURS Waldteufel 4. The Angels Serenade Braga lIAIWF Interval 10 Minutes252 words
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Advertisement177 1932-05-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Tenders etc. Page 2. Hotel announcements Pace 1. Cinema programmes^ Page 5. Cure catarrh with Nostroline Page 14. HftYC an Ocean motor policy Page 16. CHRYSLER jj ENDURANCE Do You Play Contract The eternal question now wherever four are gathered together Why answer "No" Contract Bridge Blue Book177 words
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Advertisement8 1932-05-27 1 r OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES 18 words
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Advertisement383 1932-05-27 2 THE NEW BRITISH RAZOR WARDONIA The lightweight razor for heaTy beardsV_j^fmy here's IJS SECRET The wide blade clearance eliminates all 'razor-pull." Prices $1.50 $4.50 Blades: 50 cents per packet of 4. MEDICAL HALL, LTD., 3. Battery Rood BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY I H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work— Lowest383 words
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Advertisement608 1932-05-27 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE ls hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained ln tbe Tender Room. Municipal Offices Installation of Sanitary Fittings at new Coolie Lines, Henderson Road. Date of Closing 4 p.m.608 words
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Advertisement488 1932-05-27 2 m\\\\\\\mmmm\WßommW^ S !m^m\W^m\ _^_HH_o^__l__r V ______________^^^^_^li-^-^-^^^^ HM ___*_^__l .mm\ lm+^\ 0L V_s^ -_-_l m^L^r r v m\*\ A V_^^ v°*° _^^fl Y*^mmm\ Wt eV >° mmmt W <*** mAmX B_-^r\_A __^_fl Pepsodent announces a notable new discovery —an entirely new cleansing and polishing: material that is twice as soft as488 words
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Advertisement179 1932-05-27 2 1 MALARIA Just as quinine is indispensable in overcoming the fever and in destroying the malaru parasites in your blood —so is Sanatogen indispensable in enriching your weakened blood and in restoring full strength to your run-down nerves. Feed your blood with Sanatogen Your blood, diluted and weakened after the179 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous810 1932-05-27 2 THE WEEK Friday, 27th. High Water 02.33. 8.0 ft.. 16.50. 7 1 ft Municipal Commission 2.15 pm. Opening of St. Andrew's Market. Memorial Hall. 4 30 p.m. Police Band. Katong Park 5.15 p.m. Pootball: Div II Police vs. Malay.' at Anson Cricket S.C.C Tournament P.S. and L. M Services; Glcucestcrs810 words
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Article669 1932-05-27 3 125.-A-LB. DUTY ON SILK Extra 10 Per Cent, on Values London. Mav 10. Mr Neville Chamberlain, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, intends to give immediate protection to the silk industry, pending an inquiry by the Tariff Advisor}- Committee into thr matter A resolution in the name669 words
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Article223 1932-05-27 3 Empire Day Celebrations in the Schools Malacca, May 24. Empire Day was splendidly celebrated by the various schools in Malacca in the form of 1 Parades, and the outstanding features of these were seen at the St. Francis' Institution and the High School grounds respectively. The former must223 words
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Article75 1932-05-27 3 In their recent single-day fixture against Blackheath. in London, the Indian tourist cricketers scored 149 runs. S. H. M. Colah top-scored with 50 runs, while J. Naomal scored 24. Blackheath replied with 88 runs. A surprise in the match was that the fine South African Test batsman, H. W. Taylor,75 words
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Article1487 1932-05-27 3 HONG KONG CASE Trial of Ipoh Chinese Resumed ,lcn Keng. May 18. me police court trial of Tseng Kwok-vui charged with instigating the murder ol^George nigh" ot M Ua l e J* HaPW VaUe^ -ne night ot March 24. was resumed before Mr Wynne-Jones the1,487 words
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Article294 1932-05-27 3 Enters Church By a Side Door Londt ii. M; IV 10. A redding at St Columbas, rout sUISI Chelsea, to-day was one of the quietest and yet most interesting of all the wedding hich have taken place in London fur some time The bridegroom was Mr. J294 words
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Article116 1932-05-27 3 With the eoi .on of the PUB ir r'« erfdenoe, the Court found it con adjourn, and the IcJlowtOj afternoon. •>. rt, aside for lurther proceedings: To-mornv, (Tl Mil -day) and Fri. lay -May 19 ai'd M); and Wednesday. Thurday Srd Prit'av cf ne>t week (May 25-27 *i< I re116 words
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Advertisement291 1932-05-27 3 a £v I 'PHILIPS DAYLIGHT ELECTRIC LAMPS The daylight blue glass used in the construction of PHILIPS DAYLIGHT LAMPS gives the nearest approach to actual daylight attained by means of artificial light. United Engineers Limited. < Incorporated ln the Straits Settlement*) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, 17-19 BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE AND BRANCHES. IF291 words
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Advertisement94 1932-05-27 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 for94 words
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Article374 1932-05-27 4 JOAN LITTLEFIELD - JOAN LITTLEFIELD By I ONDON is rapidly becoming a city of beautiful homes. While people are lamenting the passing of one great Town house after another they seem blind to the triumphantly daring experiments of many young hostesses. With the aid of some of the best artists and374 words
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Article98 1932-05-27 4 Brides seems to adopt particularly unusual headdresses this season. There are wired nets, shaped as bonnets and smothered with pearls. On more regal headdresses, after the style of Russian headdresses, are many rows of diamente. and orange blossom trims the sides of both "bonnets" and tiaras. Little98 words
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Article85 1932-05-27 4 Necklaces of china flowers, pendants consisting of ivory blossoms, and brooches of glass narcissi are all very pretty and dainty, but more extraVagant and exceedingly delightful ls the fashion for wearing real flowers. A well-known Mayfair hostess wore the other evening, a garland of mixed flowers, bringing!85 words
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956 1932-05-27 4 Walking and Style Go Hand In Hand By Our Woman Correspondent ill ET us walk One hears it everywhere at home, but I can well imagine the groans this suggestion would evoke out here. Nevertheless Dame Fashion has decreed that walking Ls the smart thing to do and it is956 words
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Article, Illustration169 1932-05-27 4 Bu Budecoin, of Paris THIS season's hats are, if anything, smaller than the bowler which was so popular a few months ago. Plaited straw is the fashionable material and in a two colour scheme it can be very attractive. Some of the prettiest models have bunches of field blossoms at169 words
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Article107 1932-05-27 4 Blouses are fascinating just now. They appear in stiff marocains, In Turkish delight pinks and greens, or fine crepe-de-Chlnes of more vivid hues. High, cross-over effects give the right military bodice, while epaulettes are an approved finish, with or without long fitting sleeves. Revers fasten up107 words
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Article104 1932-05-27 4 HER BASKET -POUFFE Tha most attractive piece of furniture in my friend's newly furnished bed-sitting room in her pouffe-workbaskefc. It Is comfortably sprung and covered with dull green slub repp, which has faint amber streaks in it. It is no higher than the ordinary pouffe, but when the top is104 words
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Article, Illustration27 1932-05-27 4 The smartest women are showing a disposition to have at least one pair of black pyjamas in their lingerie. Here is sketched a well-cut suit in satin.27 words
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Article18 1932-05-27 4 Miss Risdon. matron, Seremban Hospital, Ls sailing for home at the end of the week by the Chitral.18 words
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Article397 1932-05-27 4 Over Kind Mothers IT is only when a young mother watches the, development of her children that she begins) to realize how great is the gap between her own! childhood and this year of grace. She sees the children making the same little mistakes that she herself made, and doing397 words
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Article150 1932-05-27 4 Society was to show its beauty spots in aid of charity at a Beauty Fair at the Park Lane Hotel on Monday. There was to be a prize for the most shapely I arm. another for the most elegant leg. and a third, for the debutante with150 words
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Article, Illustration25 1932-05-27 4 At a recent reception in Washington Mrs. Hoover, the first lady of the land, wore a cotton dress trimmed with ruffles of the same material.25 words
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Article254 1932-05-27 4 4,500 Healthy Girls (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 11. More than 500 of the healthiest of Britain's business girls showed 10.000 onlookers the road to health and beauty in Hyde Park on Saturday. They were all members of the Women's League of Health and Beauty, the membership of which254 words
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Article108 1932-05-27 4 Misty effects in evening gowns are charming now that many of the newest materials help towards this alluring effect. There are fine gold fabrics and others in silver, but, as is the way with day clothes, to be really up-to-the-minute the surface must be subdued. The108 words
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Article108 1932-05-27 4 Eye'Brows Coming Back (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 11. The thin, arched eyebrow, plucked into a faint surprised-looking line, is dead, say the fashion experts. My lady's brows are more 1 natural now than they have been for years.' This is what a beauty specialist has to say about108 words
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Article, Illustration16 1932-05-27 4 A pretty Spring ensemble from Paris. A contrasting belt with large buckle emphasizes the high waistline.16 words
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Article95 1932-05-27 4 Be juvenile, be fashionable. That Is the rule Borne girls are following, and they achieve the Illusion by allowing their hair to fly loosely, or adding a narrow ribbon and a bow to their bobbed tresses; small combs fixing the hair to fall forward is equally youthful.95 words
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Article82 1932-05-27 4 A really practical article In the nursery Is a new airing-horse. This is also a useful dressingstand, with a tray on top to hold the various toilet requirements. It is fitted with two towel rails, and a separate drying attachment which is interchangeable so that it82 words
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Article299 1932-05-27 4 Colour Prejudice Living up to the reputation the best-dressed women in H from easy, and requin shopping. Naturally. I I clothes than any othcostumes an actress Malm BM appearances, wntes Lih.m VE tunan Picture premieres, first i.. fair dances, and dinners at thi 1 are only a few of the299 words
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Article77 1932-05-27 4 BIGGER POWDER BOW LS With bedroom furniture of the u' pliclty women are justified Ul revel];:; oddments which are really ornament that ls what is happening! A new powder bowl is an exampl I mean. It is a large affair in dull blue g!.. lid being the most exciting part77 words
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Advertisement244 1932-05-27 5 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY RETURN VISIT OF THE ITALIAN GRAND OPERA COMPANY PRIOR TO THEIR DEPARTURE FOR JAVA. COMMENCING SATURDAY NEXT, MAY 28th OPENING PERFORMANCE w r\ e\ I VI Ci I ll MONDAY. MAY 30th TUESDAY, MAY 31st AIDA MADAM BUTTERFLY LA TRAVIATA LA TOSCA Prices $3.244 words
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Advertisement450 1932-05-27 5 fiDAFITOITI Fs-is I TONIGHT 9.is 1 i Last Night of Paramount's Remarkable Dramatic Screen Epic ERNST LUBITSCH'S "THE BROKEN LULLABY" Don't Miss this Last Chance of Seeing this magnificent Production TO- Jfl«> It ROW I COMMENCING AT THE MATINEE— The Season's Snappiest Comedy, 'GIRLS ABOUT TOWN" Beautiful Gowns Great Comedy450 words
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Advertisement151 1932-05-27 5 TO-NIGHT WILL j ROGERS WISER AND WITTIER IN A ROLE THAT FITS HIM LIKE A GLOVE in BUSINESS and PLEASURE "Jest too funny for Words A FOX MOVIETONE PICTURE. RAFFLES HOTEL St. ANDREW'S HOSPITAL Under the distinguished patronage of H E. THE^GOVERNOR SATURDAY, MAY 28th. From 9.30 p.m. until 2151 words
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Article470 1932-05-27 6 Results of Open Annua! Meeting The Muar Rifle Club held its sth annual op< n nWlClttni on Sunday at the Bukit Tieh tifte range. Muar. Tht' meeting was well attended and proved a great IUCCeM, 34 competitors tak- I in part, including entries from Johore Bharu. S:nyap;>;v.470 words
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Article1044 1932-05-27 6 The End of th? League Football Season I From Our Own Oci enl la rd> n, May 11 Football Is over and I think it can be Bald to have maintained Ita Interest to the last, at •n:y I \<te in L.::dcn. v. here the great question1,044 words
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Article61 1932-05-27 6 I/ondon >!-> Th«- British Empir< (iann Council- fnr-Englund has Emma »<"":■ [Lan ton on similar hues lo the Dominion Council. with Lord President Sir JMMI LeigliwiH l l- ehmim.u Hunter. Secretary. Tl\e latter has authorised a mccti: Angeles of th^ Dominions' delegates proposals for the consMtutlon61 words
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Article186 1932-05-27 6 Japanese University Team Leaves League Tokyo. May 10. The baseball te.im oi the Waseda University has withdrawn (ran the Six-University League due to the long pending trouble arising from entrance fees for student rooter;, of the universities which are members of the League. The teams cf other Universities186 words
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Article99 1932-05-27 6 I Reuter's Service New York. May 25. Tuesday's ba-seball games ended as follows NATIONAL LEAGUE Boston 3. Brooklyn 6. (Wilson made a heme hit) Philadelphia 11. New York 8. (Ott scored two home runs and Allen and Klein one each) St. Louis 8. Chicago 6. (Collins scored two99 words
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Article38 1932-05-27 6 British Middle-Weight Championship London, May 11. At the Albert Hall to-day in a fifteen rounds contest for the unofficial middle-weight championship Len Harvey, the official champion, beat on points the coloured Manrhester buocer L<en Johnson.38 words
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Advertisement312 1932-05-27 6 Fl M jft 7\k*mlk m W IW^PB -ar >v> .v^fl L^m^kk v ai_HS_K^^^. Jmmmm^^^^ .^A *m < L▼ k i]fll_f^lflr im^l- J_____^^^^ Pcrsoi rJ |< >cts i /Motor Cars M %^E^E^^^ W lit C\>, jjjP^^ t COLLYER QUAY IA.PB I Cni vet's' 1 I %__F strain syrnp from frnlt. j312 words
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Advertisement209 1932-05-27 6 I In t/te I Highest Circles /Qp^ :q and command the Vv ---tn N $j best. Its quality and A_^fe^£_> OjJ ;j fine distinction of l flavour have won ■*^5^T-^g^ja___S_^>^sjfc y for it a prestige as £J;7 /fi^r^y _5 wide ai the civilised 1 i V^W Sfag+L LIPTON'S 1 YELLOW209 words
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Article1237 1932-05-27 7 CREDITORS' MEETING OPPOSITION TO COSTLY LIQUIDATION > 1 00.000 FEES i a Own Correspondent] Ipoh. May 26. Bank of Malaya continue Alton who are' holding a series The Lust of which, convened by ittanttwopk Society, was held renOU-tod vie^s upon mpulsorv liquidation WHO ,i <<mmittee ol1,237 words
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Article137 1932-05-27 7 AMAZING SCENE Nazis Drive Communists Out I Reuter's Service l Berlin May 25. -hakes tamtam with plush s-ats rippad up. and smashed inkpots, glasses and lamp*- littered the BOOT Of the hall of the Prussian Diet after a vIeSQUS tight between Nazis and Communists, which began137 words
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Article60 1932-05-27 7 Stability of Canadian Firms IKeuters service J Ottawa. May 25. I l he Government h Md proceeding with the DTOpoeed legislation anent a possible financial crisis. Alarmist rumours circulating in London re•jarding the- stability of several larue' Canadian corporations are officially dtarounfed Tht Government Ls prepared te> take'60 words
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Article81 1932-05-27 7 British Labour Protest IRe titer's Service) London. May 25. Unless steps are' taken against the warlike policy of Japan it will be impossible to give the nations a fee-ling of security which Is condition of international disarmament, dee lares a statement issued by the Oenatal Council of81 words
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Article854 1932-05-27 7 MALAY CHARGED Mr. H. B. Salmond's Story of Accident Mr K. LJ. Salmond. manager and divisional liMiieer ot the electrical department of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., was the •omplainant in a case before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd. arising out of a collision xi854 words
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Article57 1932-05-27 7 Cost of Installing New Plant I Reuter's Servicel Hen York, May 25. It Ls announced that a net loss of $53,586,000 1 is shown in the balance sheet of the Ford Motor Company for 1931. mainly due to slowing I down production owing to installing fresh! plant57 words
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Article129 1932-05-27 7 On Tuesday, the Right Wor. Installing Master and the Members of the Installing Board tnStalled Bro. W. R. Smedley as Wor. Cmdr. of Mayhew Lodge for the ensuing year. The Officers are as follows: I.P.C. (N) Wor. Bro. W. Mellor. S.W. (J) Bro. G. H. Watts. J.W.129 words
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Article563 1932-05-27 7 MALACCA DECISION Redemption of Coolies' Pawned Jewellery trrom Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, May 25. A quarterly general meeting of the Malacca) Planters' Association was held at the Malacca! Club at 6.30 p.m. yesterday evening. Mr Alec McKenzie was in the Chair and the; other members563 words
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Article228 1932-05-27 7 Malacca Chinese r: i I From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca. May 25. Giving evidence for the prosecution in a tobacco case against a Chinese. Wee Ah Chye, i Mr. E. V. Rodrigues, Head* of Preventive Service. Government Monopolies. Malacca, said he WWnt to a bungalow house in Hospital228 words
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Article113 1932-05-27 7 Crown Prince and Princess Leaving Singapore To-day Among those leaving for Europe bv the Balceran this morning, are the Crown Prince and Princess of Belgium, travelling as Comte and Comtesse Leopold de Rethy. They are j accompanied by Countess de Lantsheere and Baron Capelle. The party embarked at113 words
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Article29 1932-05-27 7 It Ls now definitely stated that Mr. J. Peters, who has been for several years Telegraph Master, G.P.0., Kuala Lumpur, is retiring e^rly in July after 26 years' service.29 words
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Article87 1932-05-27 7 EVERY FORTNIGHT Proposal to be Submitted to Government l ßenter's Service] Melbourne, May 25. A proposal for a sixteen-day regular fortnightly air mail service between Britain and Australia will shortly be made to the Federal Government by Australian National Airways. West Australian Airways and the Queensland and87 words
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Article122 1932-05-27 7 Canada Objects to Prohibitive U.S. Tariffs I Reuter's Service Ottawa, May 25. In connection with the statement of the Premier. Mr. Bennett, in Parliament that negotiations with the United States for a treaty providing for the deepening of the St Lawrence had not reached a conclusion, thc122 words
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Article143 1932-05-27 7 Increased British Exports to Japan I Reuter s Service 1 London. May •>:>. A statement of war material exported to China and Japan, made in a written reply to I a question by Mr. J Mac-Govern "Labour, j Shettlestone. Glasgow) in the House of Commons to-day143 words
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Article109 1932-05-27 7 Japanese Leader Dead I Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai. May 26. General Shnal::iv>a Is dead. A Shanghai measagi op May 25 stated: General Shirakawa'.- death has now reached the stage of B veritable mystery Although it was reported from the most reliable sources and to-day his obituary was109 words
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Article138 1932-05-27 7 Military Persecution of Natives I British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby. May IS, Information re-ceived through the League of Nations on the military operations on the Kru coast of Liberia shows that they have resulted in the destruction of nunie rous villages and the loss of more138 words
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Article33 1932-05-27 7 General Araka to Remain War Minister f ßeuter's Service i Tokio. May 26. General Hayashi has declined lo enter the Cabinet, consequently General Araki has agreed to retain the War Ministry33 words
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Article325 1932-05-27 7 STIFFKEY CASE RESUMED RECTOR'S DEFENCE "NOT AN IMMORAL PERSON" AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS London, May 20. Hearing of the charges of immoral conduct against Rev. Harold F. Davidson. Rector Jf Sttffkey, Norfolk, was resumed to-day. The allegations include immoral conduct over a period of ten years with a woman named;325 words
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Article299 1932-05-27 7 Woman Passenger's 2 a.m. Discovery Aden, May 18. A vivid stOiy of how many of the- pp.sse-ngers were in the midst of a party dancing in the main saloon of the Georges Philippar when a woman discovered that the liner was afire. was outlined to-day by Madame299 words
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Article89 1932-05-27 7 Gen. Smuts Warns S. African Government [Keuters Servicel Cape Town. May 25. A vehement attack on thc report of a. parliamentary committee in favcur of maintaining the gold standard was made by General Smuts In a speech in the Assembly. He declared thai adherence to gold means national89 words
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Article77 1932-05-27 7 2,500 People Driven from Home in Yorkshire i ßritLsh Radio— Official Servicel Rugby, May 25. The Health Minister, Sir Hilton Young .stated in the House of Commons that, owinu to thefloods at Bentley. Yorkshire, about 3.;>on penona were evacuating their homes to-dav Many would go to friends and77 words
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Article39 1932-05-27 7 General Secretary Arrested at Madras [Reuter's Servicel Madras. May 25. Mukund Lai Sircar, general secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress, has been arrested, it is believed in connection with an appeal which he recently published.39 words
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723 1932-05-27 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1932 AN EXPERIMENT THAT HAS FAILED? For upwards of thirteen years The Eighteenth Amendment has controlled with a success which is continually being called in question the liberty of the individual in the United States in the matter of his liquor consumption. Is America723 words
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Article219 1932-05-27 8 The Kedah Police Medal has been awarded to Mat Noor bin Lebai Mat. Mr. S. M. H. A. Chlsty, editor of Real Islam, sailed to India by the Rohna yesterday on a business trip. Mr. J. B. Hall, assistant manager of Highlands Estate. Klang. will sail for home on furlough219 words
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Article79 1932-05-27 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, May 26. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £121i9 (£123 7 16). Forward £1235g (£125 11 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices79 words
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Article304 1932-05-27 8 By the P. and O. Chitral there sails for Europe to-day on furlough prior to retirement Mrs. E. M. Barr, of the teaching staff of St. Joseph's Institution. She will be very much missed In the school, where she spent 11 years as teacher and 4 years as Supervisor. The304 words
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Article81 1932-05-27 8 As there still seems to be a doubt as to procedure In the minds of some, it Is emphasized that on no account can anyone be allowed into the market for the purpose of putting goods on a stall, unless the proper stall licence has been taken81 words
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Article389 1932-05-27 8 MR. NIBLOCK LOOKS BACK In the Days of Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. Singapore loses another old resident to-day in t-he person of Mr. P. Niblock of the Singapore Harbour Board, who leaves for England on retirement by the Chitral this i mcrnlng. Mr. Niblock's connection with the389 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter213 1932-05-27 8 To the Editor. Sir. Considering that the price of rubber to-day stands at a figure practically "Nil", it is rather suprising why the Singapore Traction Company does not take advantage of same, in respect to utilizing this article for absorbing some of the most Irrationable "BANGS'" produced when213 words
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Article178 1932-05-27 8 $9,008 Worth Seized by Monopolies Three Chinese named Chan Hock Liang. Low Siew and Lai Poi were yesterday found guilty by the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd of importing into the Colony. non-Government chandu amounting to 1.126 tahils valued at $9,008 Each of the accused was unable178 words
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Article55 1932-05-27 8 For Friday May 21th 1932 In the Chief Justice's Chambers— The Committee for the Revision of the Civil Procedure Code: The Chief Justice. Mr. Justice a 'Beckett Terrell, The Acting Attorney General. Mr. H. D. Mundell and Mr. J. C. Cobbett. Before the Registrar in Chambers at 1055 words
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Article43 1932-05-27 8 At the celebration of Empire Day at Outram School, Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer. Chairman. Singapore Harbour Board, gave the address. H<» spoke on 'Singapore and Empire Shipping.' Boys from Outram School, Outram Afternoon School, the Trade School, and neighbouring Malay Schools attended.43 words
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Article677 1932-05-27 8 CHARGES FALL THROUGH "Not the Slightest Shred of Evidence" The case in which three bCOthon Look Chun Tock, Look Chun Kuan mid Look C were charged with criminal !>.•■ over $6,000 by a fourth yoiimv bl Chun Wal. came to a concilia Mr. O. C. Dodd.677 words
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Article52 1932-05-27 8 Native Production SM Checked (FREE PRESS SERVICK COPYRKJKI London N The Rubber Growers A turns show that 248 comp:.: and 227 companies ONTO, tEUb In the aggregate the \v. cent, of production Th.' M was 15.7. It Ls evident th..in Malaya and the N.E.I April but a52 words
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Article47 1932-05-27 8 Malayan Tinfields Sell T# Malaya 11 old in fFREE PRESS SERVH'I- I i Malayan TlllfloMi onnoui sold the company 1 hoM which was in thc form of d.-bentur. £46.644. Burma Oil shows £1,869.495. An ordinary ci; cent has bevn JQOlOfOrt win. h in 1931.47 words
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Article25 1932-05-27 8 Dr. N. H. Harrison will go to Kual.v I succeed Dr. H. R. Dive when HM 1 Penang to act for Or II 0 H«»Ull>25 words
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Advertisement218 1932-05-27 8 I MARTINI Jf^gLV VERMOUTH rjjS ASKPOR I K^^SSl MARTINI AND GIN, »nd P^'^Mjt^lCT^ l,s st on seein 8 the label. The l?*V^?P^^ Trade Mark "MARTINI" is fr^^'2®^^ffl >«ur guarantee of quality. f^^^i_i^S-^ CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinancet of Hong Kong.) (Incorporated in Shanghai) 201 CANTONMENT BOAD.218 words
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Advertisement21 1932-05-27 8 A HAPPY THOUGHT FOR THE CHRISTENING PRESENT. CHILDREN'S CUPS IN SOLID SILVER. U. S. de Silvan Bros., 23 High Street, Singapore.21 words
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Article399 1932-05-27 9 THE OATH BILL he 4(T OF POLITICAL PIRACT fjfjSGRAVE OPPOSITION Offldol Service] Ku K by. May 26. Itc Senate the debate ttao Bill to remove rran the Constitution tlon oi the Free State reo of law to the i BrttOlß and the 26 loud i d399 words
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Article59 1932-05-27 9 >tli Birthday Celebrated Yesterday [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, May 26. >th birthday was celebrated home naval ports and bases Ud flags were flown over In London and elsewhere. AU a royal salute of 21 guns King and Queen were present opentllf performance of the Olympia. The Prince59 words
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Article37 1932-05-27 9 Formally Installed Yesterday »*Wtart Far Eastern Service] Tokio, May 26. 'mally installed this afterSatto temporarily is holding himself, official circles Uchida, despite the fact <i it, will be persuaded to Ministry when he comes to37 words
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Article48 1932-05-27 9 *otiationi to Open in London r^- Official Service] Rugby, May 26. U* Director of Public trj of Finance. M. G. »it London at thc end of the -th representatives of bondthe British GovemI Athens against the frnment to carry out. n rard to foreign loans. I48 words
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Article99 1932-05-27 9 HOME COMMENT Malayans Will Accept Unpopular Policy I FREE PRESS SERVICE--COPYRIGHTI London, May 26 General satisfaction is expressed at the announcement that Sir Samuel Wilson is leaving in September to investigate the decentralisation issue in Malaya. Mr. Campbell M.P. eulogised the wisdom of the policy since, he said.99 words
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Article162 1932-05-27 9 Reference to Scrutton-McCardie Dispute l ßeuters Service' London. May 26. Principal law officers of the Crown were present in the Appeal Court to-day when Master of the Rolls Lord Hanworth. President of the Court, referred to the Scrutton-McCardie dispute following a conference with some of the judges. His162 words
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Article103 1932-05-27 9 Seriously 111 in London (Reuter's Service] London. May 25. Sir Ronald Ross 'Director of the Ross Institute for Tropical Diseases t is seriously ill and has been taken to the Ross Institute. London. [British Radio Official Servicel Rugby, May 26. Sir Ronald Ross, whose discovery of malaria103 words
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Article90 1932-05-27 9 No Compensation From Britain [Reuter's Service] London. May 26. The claim of the Netherlands Bank for compensation from Britain on account of losses' through suspension of the gold standard was raised in the House of Commons to-day. Major Elliot. Financial Secretary to the Treasury, replied that the Dutch90 words
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Article87 1932-05-27 9 Construction Arrangements in London [Reuter's Service] London, May 26. Mr. Changchun. Minister of railways in the Nanking Government, arrived here to-day to arrange details for the construction of a Nank-mg-Pukau ferry and report on the Chinese Purchasing Commission now despatched to China. The Chairman. Dr. Alfred Sze. also87 words
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Article76 1932-05-27 9 Measures to Provide 40,000,000 Kronor [Reuter's Service] Stockholm, May 26. An additional tax on alcoholic liquors, reduction of salaries of Government servants, and the appropriation of 20,000,000 kronor from the National Debt Sinking Fund are proposed by the Minister of Finance in order to provide an additional 40,000,00076 words
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Article49 1932-05-27 9 Volunteer camps at Port Dickson this year will be considerably restricted on account of the necessity for econom. The dates fixed are: M.V.1., July 9-29: machine-gun units, Aug. 15-21; F.M.S. Light Battery, Aug. 20 and 21. M.S.V.R. camps will be restricted to the fortnight July 31 to Aug. 14.49 words
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Article243 1932-05-27 9 AMERICA SUSPENDED AMOUNTS Agreement to Repay in Ten Annual Instalments r ßritish Radio Official Service] Rujrby, May 25. The Foreign Secretary-. Sir John Simon, speaking In the House of Commons, confirmed the announcement of the Impending signature of an agreement with the United States for243 words
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Article317 1932-05-27 9 Liquidators Call Further Meeting [From Our Own Correspondent 7 Ipoh, May 26. Yet another meeting of Bank of Malaya creditors, this time convened by the liquidators, was held this afternoon. The lawyer, Mr. Seenivasagam. a liquidator, presiding, opened with a statement of negotiations going on for the317 words
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Article99 1932-05-27 9 Promotion to Fleet Admiral [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Tokio. May 26. To-morrow, on the 27th. anniversary of Admiral Togo's great victory at the battle of Tsushima. Prince Fushimi, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be promoted to Fleet Admiral, which rank at the present has been held only99 words
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Article51 1932-05-27 9 Turkish Ambassadorial Change [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, May 26. Ahmet Ferit Bey, Turkish Ambassador in London, left Victoria Station this morning on his way to Poland to take up his new appointment as Ambassador at Warsaw. The King and the Foreign Secretary were represented at the51 words
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Article55 1932-05-27 9 M. Herriot to Collaborate with Socialists [Reuter's Servicel Paris, May 26^ Lobby gossip predicts an official offer by M. Herriot. the French Premier, to collaborate with the Socialist party before he forms a Cabinet, following a long interview which M. Herriot had with the Socialist Right Wing Deputies,55 words
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Article813 1932-05-27 9 EXCHANGE ACCOUNT AMENDMENT TO FINANCE BILL LOST NO RETURN TO GOLD [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. May 26. The Finance Bill proposals to establish a £150.000.000 exchange equalisation account was closely debated in the House of Commons on the committee stage of the Bill last night. The813 words
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Article76 1932-05-27 9 Reduction Experiment Which Proved Unprofitable [Reuter's Servicel Montreal, May 26. The experiment adopted at the end of March of cutting trans-Atlantic fares by 20 per cent has proved unprofitable as far as the cheaper classes are concerned. Representatives of the conference of trans-Atlantic steamship companies have therefore, decided76 words
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Advertisement70 1932-05-27 9 BROMFORD GOLF BALLS "BROMFORD" I ■j^^^f^ 1 Means ;S^ifc BETTER GOLF PLAY BROMFORD *AND KEEP IN THE FAIRWAY. THE FINEST GOLF BALL MADE. Obtainable From ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) for J sf tk^bJ* +js?j^a, _h V Y_^ r j>^ jfST _W_l _HI Chop jjßjrKepala" I \EDINBURGH Hj70 words
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Advertisement1025 1932-05-27 10 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. ow, r, t^ ~w. THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co.. (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co.. Ltd., and China TH SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.). THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP Co.. Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd.1,025 words
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Advertisement533 1932-05-27 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamer Doe S'pore. Sails S'pore. aa. CITY OF BEDFORD For Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg Leith May 29 June 2 s.s. CITY OF DERBY For M'seilles, Havre, London,533 words
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Advertisement330 1932-05-27 10 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 QOT— tN— tM LONDCN AND FAR EAST MAIL BOtTICI OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA K JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore KAISAR-I-HIND 11,520 May 27 RAWALPINDI KARMALA330 words
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Advertisement451 1932-05-27 11 Mmmmmx wLmw _^_____l _K^^^^al^_^^^_____^^l_l^^^^^^^^^^_H_ki_B US. LONDON, ANTWntP, BOTTERDAM AND fo Ul MIDDLESBROUGH. HARUNA MARU T 10.500 July 27 28 June 15 1« KATORI MARU T 10.000 Aug. 11 12 KASHIMA MARU T. 10.000 Aug 25 26 114 YASUKUNI MARU T 12.000 S< pt 7 8 a. m) .m Call- llimburt451 words
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Advertisement588 1932-05-27 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE o^/ AMERICAN MAIL LINE z^^At^s. TJjj-^-l^^lf I W~~**»^ TO cikopi: FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive S'pore. S'pore.. Penang. York. Prrs. Van Buren Jun 6 Jun. 7 Jun. 9 July 19 Pros Garfield Jun 20588 words
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Advertisement800 1932-05-27 11 K. P. ML KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ MAROS— Fridr.y. May 27. Poeloc-Kidjan!.:. Sapat. Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas and Rengat. OP TEN NOORT— Friday. May 27. Muntok. Butavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. PAllL'D— Friday. May 27. Cheribon. Semarang, Sourabaya. Boeleleng. Ampenan, PadangBay. Benoa and Banjoewangi. TINOMBO— Friday, May 27. B- lawan-Dell. I)E WEERT Saturday. May800 words
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Article366 1932-05-27 12 Results Far Below 5- Year Plan Geneva, March 27. Official Soviet reports on the agricultural situation in Russia, recently deposited with the economic departments of the League of Nations Secretariat and the International Labour Office at Geneva, reveal a critical state of affairs. Practically all tht crops366 words
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Article350 1932-05-27 12 'Buses as Vehicles For Sin Parts. March 22. Controversy has been aroused locally by the denunciation as immoral, by the Biahop of Quimper and Leon (Brittany), of not only dancing and dance halls but also the omnibuses which carry dancers to and from the halls. The Bishop350 words
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Advertisement720 1932-05-27 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the ell-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de luxe,720 words
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Advertisement448 1932-05-27 12 Kerr Steamship Co Inc. (Incorporated ln U.S.A.) NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sue/). Doe Sails M.S. SILVERPALM May 29 June 3 M.S. SILVERTEAK June 14 June 20 M.S. SDLVERSANDAL July 5 July 11 For rates and particulars please apply to GUTHRIE448 words
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Advertisement138 1932-05-27 12 SILVER JAVA PAOTK Ll Jc.! PACIFIC JAVA BENGAI UNE SILVER LINE, I m San Francisco. Los !ncH<*> .ind North Pacific Ports Bm S'porr >"*- m.s. BINTANG (P) x m.3. SILVERGI V. m.s SILVERBEI I I x via M via Jfeva I Vessels from Pacific I s.s. MODJOKERTO m.v. KOTA GEDE138 words
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Miscellaneous673 1932-05-27 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) except Sunday 7.30 ajn Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3.30 a.m. Kelantan (via Gemas) Sunday 4 p.m. Penang, Kuaia Lumping Kajang,673 words
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Miscellaneous178 1932-05-27 12 27. Ipoh Brit. 723. from Penang 26, for Penang via Port Swettenham 28. Rokan Dut. 388. from Indragiri 26, for Indragiri River 29. Toradja Dut. 673. from Djambi 26. for Djambi June 1. Antilochus Brit. 5.778, from Liverpool 26. for Manila, Japan 26. Kamuning Brit. 1,275. from Bangkok 26. for178 words
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Advertisement529 1932-05-27 13 THE Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. 6066. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. f/ The premier morning daily in Malava Delivered with the Chota Hazri each f/ morning Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features529 words
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Advertisement295 1932-05-27 13 FOUR^MiNDS lON ONEBEVERAGEI VISIT CAIRO DURING YOUR HOMEWARD JOURNEY When time permits Cox Kings arrange short? trips by car from Suez connecting with the steamer at Port Said For further particular, apply to PATERSON, SIMONS AND CO., LTD. or to any of the Branches of COX AND KINGS (AGENTS) LTD.295 words
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Miscellaneous1723 1932-05-27 13 Port and Shipping News. BLUE FUNNEL LINE SWATOW TROUBLE Summer Cruises from Straits Wharf Coolies Out on to China and Japan Strike The following are particulars of four attrac- tive summer cruises from Siruranore to North t>,p >walow i>la y Ct** and Japan and back .tTct^p^ Bu^lT* Swire XJTZL^* h1,723 words
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Article138 1932-05-27 14 An Easy Way to do It. in most digestive troubles., excess acid and fermented food have tendency to remain in ihe stomach until the next meal is eaten That is why intense pain so often iollows immedi.ttely after eatinu In cases ol this kind. digestive disturbance138 words
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Article1166 1932-05-27 14 MR. M ELLON'S OPTIMISM Britain's Example to World j Mr. A. W Mellon. the new Ambassador from e tht UniU-d States, attended his first public re I function the Pilgrims' dinner, at the Hotel Victoria. London, when the Prince of Wales was _f ,u among the large1,166 words
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Article794 1932-05-27 14 PUBLIC IS IMPATIENT— "Something Must be Done" London. May 10. Prevention oi an accident is better than tne arm of the law. Something must be done. ...Public opinion is beccminq impatient. So said Mr. F'. J. Pybus, Minister of Transport, presiding over the National Safety Congress of794 words
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Article90 1932-05-27 14 U.S. Anti-I'rohihition Demonstrations New York. May 14. Anti-prohibition demonstrations were held to-day throughout the United States. Cheers, shouts of Attaboy and Whoopee from the crowded pavements of "New York greeted a processioi of thousands of exuberant "wets" with seventy bands, and Mayor Jimmy Walker. Mr. Randoph Hearst.90 words
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Article383 1932-05-27 14 Selangor Society's Third Effort Their third show was held on Saturday by members of t-he Selangor Amateur Gardening Society, at the Kuala Lumpur racecourse grand stand. The most successful yet. the show was particularly notable for the wealth of foliage plants, while the heavy rains of recent383 words
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Article52 1932-05-27 14 Cologne, May 14. Five miners of the Dorstfield Collieries near Dortmund met with a terrible death to-day. They were ascending the pitshaft* in a ca#e when part cf the winding gear snapped just as th« cage reached the surface and the cage crashed to the bottom 2.50052 words
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Advertisement252 1932-05-27 14 CATARRH CURED Dust uid K'Tius mike Catarrh r s.c >nrge. Get relief with Nostroline Vcs.il ispecitic. Soothes inflamed nostrils. Clears Dead, stops discharge. From Chemists and Stores. NASTRALINE' Salrs Agrnts: Duncan Robert* Ltd., Sinffapor W K p\m _fl I Mm __n £%-Mm\ J&llenburgs Foods The* AUenbury s* Foods are particularly252 words
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Advertisement771 1932-05-27 14 BANKS AND^[NSURASCF CHARTERED BANK J THE YOKOHAMA Sl'Kii OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA RANK ITh t lncorporated in England by Royal Charter* D/mlslSj Ll jl, I Paid up capital in 600.000 slums of £5 each C3.000.000 Capital Pub* Reserve Fund £3.000.000 up» Reserve Fund Reserve Liabilitv ol Proprietors £3.000 .000771 words
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Miscellaneous424 1932-05-27 14 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from ab.vit 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney. Australia, and other stations. Usual caJl after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok. 21 metres from424 words
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Article1094 1932-05-27 15 Effect ol World Depr ssion I i.i iki oil nay .>. Rubber 0M8- [hi Thr Ml .tinoiinted 424 ior 1930. Ml i- made in Th.- report to Um rise in to the tact that .■.<:• :n irlier l ti M counted for the lncomc- uLited 111 .!i,1,094 words
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Article115 1932-05-27 15 Final Dividend of V/ 2 Per Cent I Prom Our Own Correspondent I Ipoh, May ::b. At the meeting of Johan Tin Dredging- Ltd. at Ipoh. Mr J M. Sime in the (hair, a final dividend ol 2 per cent., making I per cent, for the year was115 words
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Article89 1932-05-27 15 RAMBUTAN RUBBER ESTATES (1930) K<'iwrt for 14). months from Ocb. 15. 1930. to Dec. 31. 1931. shows loss for period of £8.734. I Crop harvested was 1.277.543 lb., and was disposed of as follows Sold up to Dec. 31, 1.171.763 pounds, at net price per pound 2.87d.; sold .since Dec.89 words
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Article361 1932-05-27 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES May 26. SELLING London. 4 montlis' sight 2 3 29 32 London, 3 months' sight 2,3 27 32 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 13,16 London, 30 days' tight 213 25 32 London, demand 213*4 London, T. T. 2 3 23 32 Lyons and361 words
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Article737 1932-05-27 15 THURSDAY. >L\Y 26TH. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyer* SeUen I Asam Kumbang 00 22s 24s Austral Malay 18s 20a Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s lis Bangrin Tin 6s 6d 8s Eatang Padang ($1) 07* 12 fe Batu Caves ($1) 22 25 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay737 words
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Article87 1932-05-27 15 £25,000 Provision Against Contingencies [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. May 26. The annual meeting of Selangor River adopted the report of the directors. The chairman. Mr. C. Wreford Brown, said that in the current year it was anticipated that they would be working at an all-in cost of87 words
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Article192 1932-05-27 15 THE ABROAD I British Radio Official Service J May 9 24 S3. Amsterdam 9.07 9.07 9.09 a Athens 545 550 sellers 550 sellers Bombay ls. 5 15 16d. Ls. 5 31 32d. ls. 5 61 64d. Berlin 15 7 16 15.32 15.57'.. Brussels 333.17% 26.30 26 1132 Bucharest 615 617'..192 words
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Article140 1932-05-27 15 Singapore. May Hi. Prices continue to keep fairly steady, due to i the uncertainty regarding the extent of ansae, which are going out of tapping. Very little business has been done in any market since our last report. To-days quotations are: Spot s's rtown London 1140 words
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61 1932-05-27 15 May 26th, 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot s'k s', Standard R.S.S. on Tender June s', t% July HI s'^ July-Sept. 5 1 s~n Oct-Dec. Hi 5s Tone of Market: Dull Easier. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet l :i 461 words
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Article166 1932-05-27 15 Berlin. Statistics published here reveal the everIncreasing importance of the U.S.S.R. in the foreign trade of Germany. In 1931 the U.S.S.R. was the fourth largest buyer of German raw materials a.% against the seventh in 1929. As an importer of the finished products of German industry166 words
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Article51 1932-05-27 15 Profit for 1931. £6.292 (against £17.941 add amount brought forward. £27.407. making £33.699. Directors recomi.ien I dividend or '-d. per share, tax free <ld.. less tax*. £6.250. leav- ing to be carried forward £27.449. Rubber crop was 1.134.952 lb. Output cf copra was 1.983 i tons (2.10051 words
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Article603 1932-05-27 15 The Amalgamation With Sepang London. May 10 The twenty-fourth ordinary general meeting of the London Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company. Ltd.. was held yesterday at 2-4, Idol-lane. E.C. Mr. H. J. Welch (the chairman) said that they had acquired the assets of the Sepang Rubber Estates. Ltd..603 words
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Article288 1932-05-27 15 Sir Wm. Morris on a Prosperous Year London. April 26. More thin I M per cent, increase in export orders thus season compared with I corresponding period last year was reported yesterday by Sir William Morris. Bt.. presiding at the annual meeting of Morris Motors.288 words
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Article97 1932-05-27 15 S UNGEI SIPUT RUBBER Output of rubber during 1931 was 968.487 1L» (against 851.480 lb.». Of rubber produced 959,492 lb. have been sold in London and Ea««t at average of 3.50d. per pound (838.524 lb. a* 4.73d. Credit balance brought forward wmu £12.820: add Income-tax reserve written back. £1.104. making97 words
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Advertisement76 1932-05-27 15 t \iveft $12,000,000 w!^.' x Assurance in force over $35,000.000 ■_f"e ir -s The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln the Straits Settlements) [CI Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry. E.C. has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies76 words
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Article674 1932-05-27 16 S.R.A. LIST Classification of Horses and Ponies The following classifications of horses and ponies are contained in List No. 7, issued by the Straits Racing Association. HORSES CLASS I Armide. Back Number, Battle Creek, Blackwood. Boardwalk. Brass Knob, Canvasser, Cheering, Comprador, Corporal Nym. The Crisis, Currency Boy.674 words
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Article141 1932-05-27 16 An exceUent day's sport was witnessed yesterday evening when the Pearl's Hill Primary School held their sports in the School hall before a large crowd cf spectators. Ther<> were altogether 23 events which were contested for by boys from Primary 1 to Standard 1. There were141 words
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Article438 1932-05-27 16 NORTHERN SECTION Selangor's Two Away Matches The provisional fixtures of the H.M.S. Malaya Cup are as under. The first match In the Northern Section will be played at Alor Star, Selangor to meet Kedah. The final is expected to be played in Kuala Lumpur on July438 words
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Article58 1932-05-27 16 Stonetoi Wins Great Northern TFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Londcn. May 26. The Great Northern Handicap was run at Manchester to-day ?nd resulted as follows: STONETOI 1 ARMAGNAC 2 LANSON 3. Ten ran. Won by three lengths, third eight lengths away. Betting: 10 to 1 against SUmeloi. 7 to58 words
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Article159 1932-05-27 16 C. G. Windle's team defeated J. Ford's team by 4 3 in the Singapore Swimming Club water polo tournament yesterday. The play was very fast and exciting. Windle's team winning in the last minute. Jackson opened the scoring with an excellent rising shot as Windle tackled him. Wilgress.159 words
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80 1932-05-27 16 TIES FOR MONDAY G. Pritchett vs. A. D. Baker. W. T. Cherry vs. Alan Wolfe. J. E. Wills vs. A. L. Gilmore. F. W. Peachey vs. E. G. Staunton. TUESDAY'S TIES H. K. Fearnside vs. L. N. Strachan. F. J. L. Mayger vs. H. Gray. V.80 words
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Article88 1932-05-27 16 In the final of the "A" Single Handicap H. N. Balhetchet beat Dr. G. de Souza after three hard sets 5 7: 6 o; 7 5. The tournament will be concluded on Tuesday next with the final of the Doubles Handicap between Dr. G de Souza and88 words
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Article34 1932-05-27 16 The Annual Athletic Sports of St. Joseph's Institution which had to be postponed on account of bad weather, will be held on Monday June 6th.. at the Jalan Besar Stadium commencing at 2.15 p.m.34 words
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Article1168 1932-05-27 16 THEN THE RAIN What Will the Season Bring? [From Our Own Correspondent] Lcr.don, May 3. County Cilcket started on Saturday. The season should be a memorable one. We are all hoping for hot sunny days so as to get our Test candidates accustomed to Australian1,168 words
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Article209 1932-05-27 16 8 MILES LONG A Drive That Will Open Up New Country The eight miles long ring road around Singapore town has been surveyed and work on it has been started. To meet the cost a municipal loan of a million dollars has been floated. Besides providing209 words
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Article207 1932-05-27 16 Deviation at Outram and New Bridge Road Junction Residents in the Alexandra Road district will be pleased with the news that a road is under construction which when completed will provide a new route to and from the City. At present the route is the exceedingly congested207 words
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Article92 1932-05-27 16 Two Wins at Ootacamund Meeting Octacamund. May The race for the Governor's Cup was run this afternoon in dull but enjoyable weather. Seven horses faced the starter in this race with the Maharajah of Kclhapur's Former and Mr. Govindaraj's Val Haki as joint favourites. H. E. Sir92 words
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Article59 1932-05-27 16 Postponed Matches For To-day The two ties for the Macdougal Cup between the lst. 20th. Burma Rifles and the lst.-Bn. The Gloucestershire Regt. and the Hurricanes and Cyclones which were to have been played at the Singapore Polo Club yesterday, were postponed on account of the rain. The ties59 words
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Article42 1932-05-27 16 On Sunday, the A Class will race for the joy of it. B Class will race for Mr. Holiday's Trophy. A Class will start at 10 a.m., B Class at 10.10 a.m. Courses will be posted as usual.42 words
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Article209 1932-05-27 16 The following have been invited to play association football for S.C.C. lst. XI in a friendly fixture against the R.A. on Monday, at SCO.— E. Cherrington; J. G. Glasgow. J. L. Elmer: D. R. Harper. E. Laidman. R. D. Brummitt: E. A. Joy. F. E. E. Hindley, C. Kendall. N.209 words
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Advertisement138 1932-05-27 16 POPULAR H.M.V. TALKIE RECORDS CUBAN LOVE SONG. D.A1251 l T T P AtSe L LAV l).A.i£si Cuban Love Song ***** f ea ut Vcndor Ai«n is.a»<» .Lcdy play your mandoline Cuban Love Song Waltz 8.6121 "Longer you linger in Virginia. SPRING IS HERE. Crying for the Carolines B-"63 A cottage138 words
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