The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 June 1932
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1932-06-01 1 The Singapore Free Press KO. t<; l^ ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, J932^ 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article401 1932-06-01 1 At the annual meeting of Central Engine Wcrks yesterday it was decided to call a special meeting of shareholders to consider the question of liquidating the company —Page 12. The Andre Lebon. which took over some four hundred survivors of the Georges Philippar from the Russian ship401 words
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Article1426 1932-06-01 1 The practice; of kite-flying dates back to the I dawn of history at least, ind now long before I U'.at still remains to be dlKOfWed. In modern I times kites are flown in practically <'very coiner I of the earth, but the early significance of the I kite has1,426 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement198 1932-06-01 1 K\AM~ PONDERED BULK Kl .t "affboach to fube. pSSi*! INJTHE TROPICS. AT ALL LEADING ...lON STOR^ RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL •n Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. TO-DAY'S ATTRACTIONS TEA DANCE-6.30 to 8-15 p.nt FORMAL AFTER DINNER DANCE— 9.3O p.m. to lMm Midnight. "7'sPECIAirDAILY tomorrow G«nx DOLLAR198 words
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Advertisement266 1932-06-01 1 ojtyecestt tfecM WflW contributed in larger jjJ f^f measure to Public Health /M\ Ti *Y'f and well-being than /M^\ SaL-HycoL H <S^\> Mixing readily With hard, salt, or even contaminated water SAL-HYCOL is a Disinfectant of new and amazing possibility. Used in hospitals public buildings. or the home. It banishes266 words
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Advertisement136 1932-06-01 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cam and Gate for the Baby-Pace Capstan Navy Cut Cisarettes-P"*r 5. Chotinnall'a latest price reductfctos— Paw gal-Hycol disJntecUCt teom McAu.ter?BUntoo Ketoon'i public »1 downsGarcia's pianos are guaranteed for ten year Page 8. All dog requisites from Federal Dlepensax Paee 4. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE I NEW EDITION NOW IN136 words
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Advertisement21 1932-06-01 1 KLMVT POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH. PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article89 1932-06-01 2 RHlly. m.C. Commanding S.B.V.F. Singapore Jun- 1 miST^T foU **nge allotments are published for information:— Buses leave Drill HalL Sat. Sun. Bkt. Timah R WUim P 2 pjn. 7.30 a.m. C' 1 Coy. Table MG Pi. B <Euraslan» Table M.G 5.fi.32 'C" Coy. Ist. Bn. Signals Table89 words
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Advertisement312 1932-06-01 2 THE NEW BRITISH RAZOR WARDONIA Thf lightweight razor for heavy beards. IS l^^\ CPrDcr lI S /m\ J>wU|tfeT .ud. bktdt- clearamv eliminates aU I "razor-pull." I Prices $1.50— 54.50 I Blades: 50 cents per packet of 4.' MEDICAL HALL, LTD.. i, Battery Road. t BUSINESS CARDS. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY STATIONERS312 words
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Advertisement442 1932-06-01 2 TENDERS. SINGAPOKE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tccder Room. Municipal Conversion of Market. Joo Chiat Road, to coolie lines and depot. Date of Closing June 9th,442 words
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Advertisement748 1932-06-01 2 NOTICES. I ORDINANCE No. (MINOR OFFENCES). Potice Orders ma* under Section 6,4, o f| Ordinance No. 96 (Minor Offences) for the reflation of traffic on the occasion mi the Kind's Birthday Parade mi the Esplanade on June ."{rd. 1922. I From 6.30 a.m. until fifteen minutes after! he departure of748 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous301 1932-06-01 2 THE WEEK Wrdnewdav. June Ist. High Water 08.49. 7.5 ft., L*0.31. gj ft. Victoria Bridf-e School sports, Jalan Besar. 3 p.m. <;<>lf: Singapore Ladies championship semifinals at Keppel. Football: Div. I. Malays v.s. Pulau Bn.ni. Anson Road; S;u, Carlo Opera Co m "La Traviata Theatre 9 30 n m. Thursday.301 words
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Article196 1932-06-01 3 BehMK to Link Shanghai and Nearby Cities llungchcro. May 9. bOM to link up Nanking. Shanghai HiHrhW, and Wuhu by a network of highlying jointly formulated by the Provtnl Authorities of Kiangsu. Chekiang and Anh*. Tte National Government having promise to pint a million dollar loan to the196 words
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Article129 1932-06-01 3 the members of the Chinese I lUniry Association entertained their Chen Ohaag Lok. the Chinese 1, to a t< a party at their premises. ;i v*ry interesting speech in urn Mandarin on the value of literary H. etttd Html instances on the m« rary work which he saw in the129 words
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Article166 1932-06-01 3 Nanking Trade Loss Estimated at $10,000,000 N«uikin£, May 8. Financial losses sustained by the various Chinese business firms in Nanking on account of the Sino- Japanese disturbances are estimated at more than $10,000,000. according to a report of the kx-al Chamber of Commerce. The evacuation, of foreign166 words
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Article128 1932-06-01 3 Kecord Capture in the Philippines Manila, May 10. A crocodile weighing within 200 pounds of ten t-jns and measuring 16 feet from the tip of his ugly snout to the end of his dangerous tail set a new record for .size in the Philippines. I Caught128 words
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Article75 1932-06-01 3 At Thursday's meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club, the following were elected to the Board of Directors for the year 1932-3. the Hon'ble Mr. San Ah Wing, the Hon'ble Mr. S. N. Veerasamy, Raja Uda, Dr. H. A. Tempany, and Mr. J. M. Barron. t marriage took place on75 words
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Article352 1932-06-01 3 (iirl Decoyed to Canton and Sold Into Slavery Hong Kong. May 19. i A hai rowing stpry was told to the Magis- irate »Mr. Wynne -Jones) at the Central Police Court, yesterday afternoon, when a Chinese mm and woman were charged with decoying Chan Yau. 17-year-old daughter352 words
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Article364 1932-06-01 3 "Those Wedding Plans are Now Empty Talk" London. April 27. "We were going to be married next month, rhink of that I cannot now realise that all .hose wedding plans we had been discussing for ,he last few weeks are now empty talk." These tragic words were364 words
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Article277 1932-06-01 3 Where They go To Roost The announcement in Government Gazette to the* effect that the Government Agent of the Western Province is prepared to lease "the land called Crow Island at the month of the Kelani river" brings once again to notice a very interesting but seldom spoken277 words
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Article19 1932-06-01 3 Mr. W. P. Crawford, of Seremban, has succeeded Lieut-Col. N. J. A. Poster, M.C.. on the Seremban Sanitary Board.19 words
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Article143 1932-06-01 3 Revenue and Expenditure in a Nut Shell The following official figures of the 1932 budget are tafcrn from the Chinese Economic Bullet ui REYKNIE Customs duties $375,682,000 Salt revenue 1ti3.274.417 Wine. Tobacco and Stamp ta.xr- 48,856,337 Con-olidated taxes 75.777.288 Mining taxes 1.071.288 Tax on exchanges 101.008 Registration fees143 words
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Article88 1932-06-01 3 All-British (.owns Worn London. May 11. Although the Court is in mourning for the late M. Doumer. the traditional pomp and pageantry marked the years first Court at Buckingham Palace to-night. Only the crepe bands on the lift arm of the men. including the King, added88 words
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Article225 1932-06-01 3 Yangtsze Rise Causes Alarm in Hankow Hankow, May 1". The YMftMK vatcn continue to rise and are causing considerable anxiety. Urgent petitions havt be»n sent by the people to the local authorities to strengthen the Chanskung and Lankfang dykes, two of the most important, for protecting the Wuhan225 words
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Article155 1932-06-01 3 A. A. Figures Indicate An Improvement The Automobile Association issued recently an analysis, on a percentage basis, of the cases handled by the Association in March under the A.A. free legal defence scheme. The most common classes of prosecution are those for breachs of motoring law Per Cent.155 words
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Article34 1932-06-01 3 Mr. G. H. Oldridge of Messrs. Harper, Gilfillan Co. Ltd.. Seremban, will succeed Mr. R. D. Dykes of the same firm at Port Swettenham when the latter goes Home on furlough early next month.34 words
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Article250 1932-06-01 3 A Stuffed Tiser At Last From Our Own Correspondent London. Hay 1?. Niturally with the holiday intervening then havt been few callers at the Malayan Agency this week. Those who have called include Mr. P. J. Sprouie. of Fenang, who is staying at 106. Queens Oftte, S W.7..250 words
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Article286 1932-06-01 3 I Death of Former F.M.S. I Railway Official I From Our Own Correspondent) j London, May 11. I The Shrewsbury Chronicle of May 6th published the toHOVfeaf cb'tuary tk HOC Of Mr. Walter jWilkes. who in 191H was appointed Permanent [way Inspector on th^ Federated Malay States286 words
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Article79 1932-06-01 3 It has been decided to name the new bridgr across frhe Perak River at Enggor "Iskandai Bridge." Mr. D. E. Forbes, the well-known Kedah sportsman who is on United Patani Estate, Sungei Pafcani, is going on leave at the end of this month. Mr. Forbes is an "all-rounder" and has79 words
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Article288 1932-06-01 3 While London Loses £20,000 a Year DM London Zoo. perhaps thfl tinest in UH *orld. is in a critical plight because of dwindling attendances. It is losing £20,000 a year This b in sharp contrast with many other zoos. I notably that of Berlin. As a288 words
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Article278 1932-06-01 3 Malayan Exhibit at Olympia I From Our Own Correspondent t London. May 17. Here is the full programme cf the Nation's Foods Exhibition, which < -pened in tIM Finpir* Hall. Olympia on M:iv "J tad iMti till June 4 Saturday. May 21 Opening Day; Monday, May I 23278 words
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Article37 1932-06-01 3 Auckland, N.Z., Muy 10. A Russian seamen, George Sagrif, has been arrested near Government* House in poss^sion of a powerful faUgßili bjmb A similar bombwas found in hi^ room at the Sailors" Home.37 words
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Advertisement145 1932-06-01 3 PROVED! /fa a\ <§»§ H ft /^ll THE BABY pIBABYFOOa FOOD SUNLIGHT VITAMINS. The "Ankoria" Baby Food of New Zealand Is produced only In tbe Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN, "Ankoria"145 words
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Advertisement138 1932-06-01 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES f 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 applied138 words
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Article618 1932-06-01 4 SOCIAL ADVANCE Committee For Proposed Reform Association More than four hundred Tamils attended a meeting, presided over by Mr. I. I. Mudaliar Nagalingam J.P.. at the premises of the IndoCeylonese Club, Orchard Road, on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. The president, in the following short speech,618 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter107 1932-06-01 4 To the Editor. Sir,—We are told that an effort will be made at the forthcoming Imperial Conference at Ottawa, to establish "an Empire Currency" —easily suggested, much less easily accomplished. The scheme to be submitted will, almost inevitably, be the decimalised one of pounds, florins and cents,107 words
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Article149 1932-06-01 4 Matron of Female Leper Hospital Dead The death occurred on Friday of Miss Mary MacOregor, the matron of the Singapore Female Leper Hospital. Twenty-three years ago Miss MacGregor entered the hospital as an inmate, a woman 22 years of age. The progress of her disease blinded her149 words
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Article61 1932-06-01 4 The Crown Agents for the Colonies, states Modern Transport, have awarded a contract for the supply of four 120 feet deck spans to replace the two 250 feet spans of the Peel Bridge of the Federated Malay States Railways, which was demolished in the floods last December. The order has61 words
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Article613 1932-06-01 4 A QUESTIONNAIRE Work of the Employment Committee Towards the end of 1931, suggestions were made that it would be desirable to form a Committee composed of schoolmasters and business men for the purpose of obtaining closer contact between the local English Schools and local employers. ItM.M - 613 words
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Article54 1932-06-01 4 Signing of New Zealand Treaty Recalled Wellington, May 11. Lord and Lady Bledlsloe have bought the estate containing the historic spot where the treaty was signed establishing British sovereignty over New Zealand, and have presented it to the nation in order to save it from speculators or54 words
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Article364 1932-06-01 4 British and Foreign Bible Society in Malaya [From Our Own Correspondent London, May 11. The 128th annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held on Wednesday, in the Queen's Hall. The Rt. Hon. Lord Meston, K.C.5.1., LL.D was in the Chair and the speakers included364 words
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Article257 1932-06-01 4 A Revised "God Save the King" A revised version of the second verse of the National Anthem sung at a meeting of the Banstead Surrey > branch of the League of Nations Union was protested against at the British Legion (Surrey branch) annual conference. The new lines257 words
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122 1932-06-01 4 —> Oxford. Two men who were on their way to a dance at Oxford disguised as an elephant crashed Into shop window in Corn-market Street, and one of them. Mr. W. F. Burrows, a cartoonist was badly cut aboub the thigh. The dance had been122 words
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Article211 1932-06-01 4 200 British Habies a Month for America [Prom Our Own c r London. m«* n We are told that America is buyta* British babies. They cost between £50 and £j t 0 etch. The reason is that sinre the rjted States has been eager to bftVl Brr.211 words
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Article259 1932-06-01 4 Countess Friend of Shot Valet Pjiiv \pril II The suicide of Pred Baxter. Hi vaJrt to the late Capt. Albert 1,. i hushed up by the Paris poh Baxter, a native oi M M brty, Leicestershire, was found shot dead b flat of Capt. Loewenst. The259 words
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Article145 1932-06-01 4 Girl Strangled With h< > Own Clothing Stra.sbur«. lp Another murder of a young Str yesterday has led the poHet to "Vampire of Stra-sbun:" fe The victim was MDi tt. twenty-six. As in the case of Hm kill the young typist, six WMkl a^o, r145 words
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Advertisement320 1932-06-01 4 COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED Head Office 13, Regent Street, LONDON, S.W.I. TAKE CHARGE OF EASTERN KIT AT THEIR PORT SAID BRANCH HAVE IT LAUNDERED AND READY FOR YOU ON THE RETURN JOURNEY. Representatives board all homeward bound steamers at PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, LONDON AND LIVERPOOL to arrange Baggage Clearance, Rail320 words
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Advertisement83 1932-06-01 4 YOUR DOG requires a New License. V &?Sk lt will also want a NEW COLLAR <rfi± ■l^fcffl^ A GOOD DOG is worthy of the BEST C;KAK. l^i.ijME^bL^ Soiid to us for all your fe^J| "DOGGIE REQUISITES." *v 2 We have a fine selection of all kinds of DOG EQUIPMENT. COLLARS,83 words
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Article1592 1932-06-01 5 CASE FOR REGISTRATION Fate of Many Chinese Girls Hanging in the Balance "In Ten Kang Chu v. Tan Kim Hoe 1926, the Ccurt of Appeal decided that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to entertain an action by a Chinese woman claiming a declaration that she1,592 words
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Article234 1932-06-01 5 Honeymoon on Oil-Tanker Rridlington, April 20. A Norwegian couple were married in a motorboat in rough outside the three-mile limit ciT Bridlington to-day. The party were dren«hed when they it turned. The briar was Mm Ragna Henning, of Fredoriks-tad. Norway, and the bridegroom Torgtr Tbrgemn, also cf234 words
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Article176 1932-06-01 5 His Judical Attitude Affected Nottingham. April 27. A confession that his dread of motor vehicles ifTects his judicial attitude is made by the* tfottingham city coroner, Mr. C. L. Rothera, in a, remarkable letter to the Press, issued tolay. "Nobody could possibly accuse me of beins176 words
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Article42 1932-06-01 5 of a Divorce Enactment in the Colony for many regent reasons. Wfll not the Government see fit to act on the lines suggested so as to allay the fetir and anxiety of those concerned? H. J. S. in the Malayan Chinese Review.42 words
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Advertisement51 1932-06-01 5 1 MA H F I N s^* I S~~ f O S ~F NAVY CUT w.D.f/H O.WILLS BRISTOL V LONDON. Off like a shoK. quick, smooth, VI Iwl I lv#J> I ffl! J^Nn n*ll^ r*^ 111 2L 111 J^ BATTERIES STARTINC LICHTINC Sole Agents b UNIVERSAL CARS LTD, Orchard Road,51 words
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Advertisement191 1932-06-01 5 V^|\ N \Ji^ 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 new tin with the expiry o q* AT THE Date date plainly marked191 words
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Article, Illustration1293 1932-06-01 6 Nanga Parbat The Incomparable j\ Qtnmm American Himalayan Expedition started for India to attack a mouiitnin hteher than any that h;is yet buen conquered. Though the points farthest north and farthest M>uth on the earth's surface have keen reached, the highest up the1,293 words
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Article558 1932-06-01 6 SULTAN'S FRIEND Strange Case of Mr. Quilliam and M. Leon The stranpr CMC ot a man who sank his personality when he changed his name, a man who became a shiek in Turkey after he had practised for years in Liverpool as a solicitor recalled558 words
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Article125 1932-06-01 6 French Aero Club Offer Trophy And £800 Paris, April 27. A mm cup for an international air race, which may take the place of the Schneider Trophy, won outright by Great Britain last year, has been offered by the French Aero Club. It is to be called125 words
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Article87 1932-06-01 6 Compliment to C ornish People The Prime ol Wales has decided, as a corapliment to Cornish people, to fly a new flag bearing the arms of the county. The fla« tarries the old Cornish motto: '-One and all." It .shows 15 gold balls on a87 words
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Article98 1932-06-01 6 Escaped Unhurt With Rabbit He Chased Lord Newton-Butler, the 14-year-old heir of the Earl of Lanesborough, of Swithland Hall Loußhborough. fell down a 15-foot well at his home while chasing a rabbit. He escaped uninjured, and caught the rabbit which had also dived into the98 words
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Article, Illustration960 1932-06-01 6 ELY CULBERTSON - BACKBONE OF THE FORCING SYSTEM ELY CULBERTSON Contract Bridge BY I have frequently referred to tho Forcing Takeout as the backbone of the Forcing System There are other principles of almost equal importance, but the foundation of the system and the reasons for its success are the principles of approaching960 words
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Article, Illustration829 1932-06-01 6 HORATiUS - On Playing the Übvious HORATiUS BRIDGE NOTES By WITH most Bridge players the obvious blind* them to a more obscure but safer method of play. I have, on several OOCttfc i. referred to the finessing fetish. Many players have only to see A.Q. in their dummy to start operations on829 words
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Article532 1932-06-01 6 White Gold', by Ottwel! Binns. <Ward I,ock <fc Co.) 7 6. 'White Gold" Ls a thrilling story of a Httw known island. Mozambique. Opening in Lon- don it portrays some daring episodes committed betwixt clubland, bachelors' flats and veil known hotels. A MMMI between hunter and532 words
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Article664 1932-06-01 7 HARD TIMES IN UNITED STATES KK PRICES WANTED Possible Revolt of Taxpayers j Washington. i in the United States is almost business will not improve until [n .pite of recent slight improve- uty prices little hope is enter•uitous rise. The rise must be ibout by some form of Inflation by664 words
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Article99 1932-06-01 7 < Of drills up to and for week- < U June. 1932. |< v 5.15 p.m. Headquarters S.R.A. Reheanal King's Birthday Parade; "A" pot Coy Recruits Course 30 Yards smnal Section. Section Parade. iy. 5.00 pm. Anson Road Stadium. <>n Cup. United Services vs. S.V.C. Hi. Majesty99 words
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Article43 1932-06-01 7 Mat is announced cf Mr. James tef son of the late Mr. James Crnp, Petaatod Malay States, end of Mrs .!ii:hc;»cj. Glar^ow. and BOH Rachel ttei FOUBfer daughter of the late Mr. ;:d Mrs. Potter, of Penn. OatWtybrid^e, late of West Bank. Shropshire.43 words
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Article128 1932-06-01 7 Rotary Club OfficeBearers [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Malacca. May 28. The President <The Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lcck) prr.ided at the annual election dinner vtinfi held at the Masonic Hall en Friday. Tlit re Ml quite a goad gathering. The following office-bearers for 1932 1933 were elected-128 words
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Article187 1932-06-01 7 The Moonlight Hall in the Now World was the venue of an entertainment which was given by certain members of the Springdale Minstrels last Saturday night in aid of the fund for the relief of the sufferers in the present crisis in China. The entertainment took the form187 words
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Article74 1932-06-01 7 1 Mr E. E. G. Boyct. Manager. Austral Malay j Tin. Ltd. Taiping. has returned from Home; leave. Miss BCff. Matron, Batu Gajah Hospital, is trcing on leave and Miss Ambrose will take her place. Mr. G. P. Noakes has arrived in Seremban to tMr. S. T. Rees. of Sime.74 words
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Article356 1932-06-01 7 Quantity of Copper Wire Stolen [From Our Own Correspondent] Seremban, May 28. In spite of the precautions taken and the watch kept by both the local and railway police on the railway lines, still another case has occurred on May 26 of telephone wires having been cut356 words
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Article, Illustration27 1932-06-01 7 The Ovaltine stall at the recent Empire Shopping Week exhibition at the New World was one of the chief centres of attraction as this pr pto«rr?ph •■*-?'.v.27 words
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Article1453 1932-06-01 7 OUR BANGKOK LETTER The King and Religious Training [Prom Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 25. The King, of late, has made his views on ▼arious subjects known to his people by means of communiques which have found ready publicity in the vernacular press. It is the1,453 words
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Advertisement263 1932-06-01 7 I w^ "Hoto do you manage to keep thin, Jim. in this beastly climate"? P h-Jft Y^ "i always drink Whiskey and Polly, which contains natural gat and R "^JlpPP^^^ di.es not U'ow one out." -*r± Apollinaris Pepsodent announces a notable new discovery —an entirely new cleansing and polishing material263 words
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Article4532 1932-06-01 8 THE CHINA PIRACIES Trials of Mercantile Marine Officers It is a surprising and lanv.ntabl- fact that. in these c!;iy; of high-sp-.- 1 aircraft, v.nvlrs:. telephony and oil-burnin<; cruisers, piracy remains the most lucrative and p-jpuJar proftsvion [or the inhabitants Ot Ou China Cosst. Still more Mi-irisiny h4,532 words
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Article35 1932-06-01 8 A roller skat-ing rink is .shortly U> I at the Ipoh Grand Stand. Tlif Nf lk Turf Club intends to make a small charpr f conveniences provided and devote 'Ii» proceed* to local unemployment ftinci.s35 words
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Advertisement33 1932-06-01 8 GARCIA'S PIANOS Direct from the factory to you. Saves middleman's profits. From $375.00 Guaranteed for 10 years w. J. garcia, Pianoforte Manufacturer, 5 ORCHARD ROAD. m&M K I 4 I I I I33 words
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Advertisement88 1932-06-01 8 Y THE LANCET f <23 ii 29> says: r A Oidinakif couH mitk &wd U WL pott o* the y*L cmtounS Mf Ohis is convincing evidence that fresh milk contains almost no vitamin D. It follows that a food made from fresh milk contains almost no vitamin D^— BUT SUNSHINE88 words
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Advertisement138 1932-06-01 9 VICTORIA THEATRE TO-N HiiMT |TO-\ KT O«:)O p.m. ITALIAN GRAND OPERA COMPANY FULL ORCHESTRA! FULL CHORUS! PRESENT LA TRAVIATA Thursday LA TOSCA Book at Little's $3, 2 1 «..*PAVILION»..* RESERVATIONS— PHONE 6903 Commencing TO-NIGHT GENE GERRARD IN HIS y^^^ FUNNIEST ROLE S()\(; HITS EVERYONE WILL BE HUMMING COMEDY THAT WILL138 words
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Advertisement262 1932-06-01 9 [caSctol] MATINEE TO -DAY 3.15 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 One of the Season's Outstanding "Talkies" Radio Pictures' Powerful Morality Play TRANSGRESSION WITH A BRILLIANT CAST HEADED BY The Famous lie ENGLISH I%? -^^aßP^^^^l^P^^^^^^"^J ilm^g Best-dressed Star v >\| /mm of the Screen /Jm »i A Glamorous production enriched bv glorious 1262 words
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Advertisement113 1932-06-01 9 nil 1 1 i 1 1 i I 1 1 f i^BPHPBHJ TO-DAY MATA HARI An M.-G.-M. Picture. Sim ultaneously jyiARLBOROUGH ft AHDRETS MISSION HOSPITSL MONDAY, JUNE 6th, at 6.15 p.m. CAPITOL THEATRE SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE (By kind Permission of the Management) MIDDLE WATCH" Tickets must be exchanged for reserved113 words
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Article21 1932-06-01 10 DOMESTIC' OCCURRENCES. DEATH. ANGUS. At Edinburgh on May 11th, 1932, Anderina. sole surviving child of the late Gilbert Angus, Merchant. Singapore.21 words
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867 1932-06-01 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1932. THE COLONY COMES INTO LINE The Unofficial members of Counci representing the Singapore and Penang Chambers of Commerce did not put up a convincing case in opposition to the proposal for the introduction of Empire preferences in the Colony. Their arguments seem to867 words
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Article524 1932-06-01 10 The work of removing the railway bridge over Orchard Road is to be commenced on Sunday. Rev. J. F. Peat will speak at the Evangelistic Prayer Service on Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Methodist Mission Chapel. Paya Lebar. i Mr. E. S. Giles, Manager. Jasin Rubber Estates. Malacca, who524 words
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Article284 1932-06-01 10 GOVERNOR'S TOUR Two Months Absence From Singapore His Excellency and Lady Clementi. accompanied by Mr. R. J. Curtis. Aide -de -Camp, and Mr. Corry. Private Secretary, will leave Singapore on Saturday on tour to Kuala Kangsar, Penang. etc.. in accordance with the following programme. L?.dy Clementi284 words
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Article360 1932-06-01 10 Greta Garbo in Mata Hari (.By Our Film Correspondent* It lias been said that in the past the story of Mata Hari has been used countless times to form the basis for a picture, a different star cast in the leading role each time and the title altered360 words
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Article68 1932-06-01 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, May 31. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £119% (£1143/4). Forward £1215g (£ll7i/ 2 The market is firm. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot68 words
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Article57 1932-06-01 10 Wednesday, June Ist In the Chief Justice's Chambers at 11 im The Committee for the Revision of the Civil Procedure Code:— The Chief Justice, The Acting Attorney General, Mr. H. D. Mundell, and Mr. J. C. Cobbett. Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell in the 2nd Court at 1157 words
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Article73 1932-06-01 10 It has been found Impracticable to repeat the St. Andrew's Hospital Ball on Saturday, June 11th. Instead a Cinderella Dance will be held on that date. An attarctlve programme Is being arranged, which will Include one or two of the 'old time' dances. It is hoped,73 words
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Article327 1932-06-01 10 CAPTAIN'S STATEMENT Andre Lebon Arri\ s in Singapore The part played by th. Lebcn in taking off 440 the Georges Philippar <in< luc'u < the Russian steam < r s food supplies were nmnlDf water IM almost lini day when the Andre I route for Saigon. Messages327 words
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Article699 1932-06-01 10 Six Hours on Bhlh| shi P Muln- Mm "At 8 D'elOCk, when the :.!y a tremendous blaze. I left th< <;■ the last on board to do no. tad d up by a Soviet steamer This is an extras from a by captain A. Vicq. of the ill-699 words
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Advertisement263 1932-06-01 10 1 I GIM" BOLS CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companiet' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated in Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5371. "BUY WITHIN THE EMPIRE" ROYAL BAKERY BREAD IS MADE FROM CANADIAN AUSTRALIAN FLOUR BRITISH YEAST COLD STORAGE <*. ORCHARD ROAD SUB- DEPOTS. YOU CANNOT EQUAL263 words
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Advertisement18 1932-06-01 10 JADE JADE COMPLETELY JADE RINGS OF ALL SIZES U. S. de Silva Bros., JEWELLERS, 23 High Street, Singapore.18 words
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Article57 1932-06-01 11 LUC KY MALAYANS £100 For Ipcountry Ticket Holders [nmttft Servicel i "i id.. l l May 31. 1.-j h Bwetp on the Derby blowing: ftl C. Cheane. Ipoh. IVrak. I -aIo. Malacca. t Malacca. .1 K S Malcolm. N «tb Borneo. (las Company. ids Road. Kuala57 words
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Article33 1932-06-01 11 Tip> For To-day's iv«ii v BBS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] I -.mi on May 31. ::p Orwell to win divide their selections for, !I< pel Miracle. Dastur. and .a Dancer is ft33 words
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Article45 1932-06-01 11 the Singapore Turi tOiIOWS: ZlOl4 Planet, z1224 Royal KISM The Field. z1587 itOT, Z1737 Buckle. z1749 /1 783 Corey. z1790 />;,.: Portoflno, z1924 Leighon. The Second. i /IMUB Jiv.eh. Z2422 Fifth, Z2467 Cockpen I /2fi4B $8,240. 11l I paid until the m England.45 words
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Article148 1932-06-01 11 I Many References to Ottawa l .mml. m. May 24. k the Ottawa Conference fi us Empire Day gatherB thnmgbool the country B .mcl the pubils S tux representing h Empire. The cele- I with marches past the Union Kbooli broke up" for B Empire placed148 words
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Article36 1932-06-01 11 in. Scientific Treatment :re] i. London, May 31. I trade lay not In declared Mr. second reading commons. He •th Ih, industry concentrated cot] I -iano.movinethe I -:...tth P miners WOOM not be MUoOHMd.36 words
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Article21 1932-06-01 11 |*f From Burning Machine ■MMkb May 30. 1 on i „,-nnd attempt Tashcd in flames l^d wonderful '>• plane21 words
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Article19 1932-06-01 11 Audition May 31. Ronald Rom Is Ikl Ross was taken to tho Ro.ss I Btitta 119 words
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Article225 1932-06-01 11 MR. MACDONALD'S IDEAS Not Likely to Meet With Objection [Reuter's Service] London, May 30. Mr MacDonalds ideas as to the wide scope of the Lausanne conference are warmly supported by all sections of Parliamentary opinion It is recognised that the Prime Minister is doing his utmoM,225 words
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Article51 1932-06-01 11 [British Radio— Official Servicel Rugby. May 31. The date of the Prime Ministers return from Lossiemouth is not fixed but it Is anticipated that he will be in London some few days before the opening of the Lausanne Conference, at which he will lead the British51 words
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Article304 1932-06-01 11 Accused Police Honourably Acquitted I British Radio Official ■•nrtot] Rugby. May 30. The situation in India during the past week was reviewed by the Secretary of State for India. Sir Samuel Hoare. in pamwrn to a question in the House of Commons. As regards the rivil disobedience304 words
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Article167 1932-06-01 11 Effect of Bruening Cabinet's Resignation IReuter's Service 1 London. May 31. A striking fer.tuie of the reaction to Dr. Bruening's resignation was the vigorous upward tmdency of prices of 'ending shares on the Berlin Bourse yesterday, which was contrary to all expectations, but was due possibly to the167 words
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Article44 1932-06-01 11 Many Arrests in British Columbia [Reuter's Service] Nelson. 8.C., May 30. Defying the Government's "decency" decree the Doukhcbors held another nude parade to-day as a result of which the police arrested 117 people, making a total of 862 arrests since May Day.44 words
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Article68 1932-06-01 11 EVACUATION COMPLETE General Uyeda Leaves for Japan [Reuter's Par Eastern Service] Shanghai, May 31. There will not be a single Japaner,e soldier in Shanghai after four o'clock this afternoon when the last of three transports bearing the remainder of the expeditionary force, including General Uyeda,68 words
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Article138 1932-06-01 11 Pointed Warning by Soviet Press I Reuter's Service] Moscow, May 31. Pointed warning to Japan regarding threats of a Russo-Japanese war are contained in Izvestia and Pravda articles which declare, inter alia, that Japan is conducting unrestrained open propaganda for attacking the Soviet with the object of138 words
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Article122 1932-06-01 11 No Immediate Threat to British Lives [Reuter's Service] London, May 30. The British Consul at the end of March reported that the Communist menace at Hankow was very serious but no indication has been received of any immediate threat to British lives and property declared Capt. Robert Eden122 words
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Article209 1932-06-01 11 Mr. B. S. B. Stevens' Policy Outlined Sydney, May 25. Full co-operation with the Commonwealth and the States in the Premiers' Conference plan for financial rehabilitation, reform of the Legislative Council, the removal of the Public Services from political control and the repeal of the Lang209 words
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Article116 1932-06-01 11 1 General Production Decline Last Year I British Radio Official Service] Ru«rby, May 31. The production of cotton in all Empire fields except Uganda fell off considerably in 1931. The British Cotton Growing Association in its annual report attributes the decline in some instances to unfavourable climatic conditions116 words
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Article76 1932-06-01 11 Three Killed and Many Injured fßeuter's Service] Bombay, May 30. Three people were killed and 55 injured and there were 90 arrests in to-day's riots. There were five attempts at incendiarism of which three occurred at places of worship. The situation was quieter in the evening. While the76 words
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Article133 1932-06-01 11 RS. 50,000 SEIZURE Alert Calcutta Customs Officer Calcutta, May 25. A big seizure of cocaine, worth half a lakh of rupees, was made in Calcutta yesterday. The Customs examining staff had gone methodically over the steamer Kut Sang, which has just arrived from the Far East133 words
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Article262 1932-06-01 11 Queen's Bays* Magnificent Display London, May 25. Even the King was almost carried away by the enthusiasm of the spectators at the Royal Military Tournament, when the Queen's Bays 1 2nd Dragoon Guards), after a spectacular musical ride, charged at full speed along the length of the arena,262 words
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Article203 1932-06-01 11 Kay Francis In Transgression Transgression, featuring Kay Francis. Ricardo Cortez and Paul Cavanagh. is a picture which will appeal strongly to those who appreciate the sophisticated type of drama It is well acted throughout, even the minor parts being played with considerable effect, and the story i203 words
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Article91 1932-06-01 11 King Drives in State to St. James's Palace [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. May 30. The King, in the uniform of a Field Marshal with a Captain's Escort of Horse Guards in attendance, drove in the state coach this morning from Buckingham Palace to St. James's Palace91 words
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Article56 1932-06-01 11 Decree Against Brig-General Baker-Carr [Reuters Service] I London, May 30. A decree nisi was granted in the Divorce Ztourt to Mrs. Sara Dewitt Baker-Carr, living n Shanghai, on the ground of the misconduct >f her husband, Brigadier-General Christopher D'Arcy Bloomfield Saltern Baker-Carr, with Vtrs. Agnes Helena La Fontaine.56 words
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Article36 1932-06-01 11 Indianapolis Grand Prix i [Reuter's Service] i Indianapolis, May 31. I The 600 mile Grand Prix was won by Fred I frame at the record speed of 104.144 miles an I Sour. I36 words
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Advertisement220 1932-06-01 11 WORTH'S CORSETRY Eft THE NAME OF ROs\ "WORTH" v j Has long been a synonym K3^7|]fnY for excellence in corsetry |j and the graceful figures u^^fl of wearers of their vi choice creations are invariably conspicuous in Model 883 J r Wrap round, elastic PVPrV f;)Shli) n 'A h I220 words
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Article2857 1932-06-01 12 GLOOMY OUTLOOK LIQUIDATION TO BE CONSIDERED KEEN COMPETITION A distinctly gloomy atmosphere prevailed at thr annual ipeneral meetins of Central t-'nginc Works Ltd.. held in the registered office. Cieyla-n* Road. yesterday. The main t. pi. of discu-srion was whether or not the Company should go into2,857 words
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Article81 1932-06-01 12 Mr. J. H. Thomas Reticent I British Radio— Official Service Rugby. May 30. The Dominions Secretary. Mr. J. H. Thomas said in reply to a question in the House of Commons that he did not think it desirable to Make any statement M to the policy His81 words
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1048 1932-06-01 12 U.S. AND BACK IN 2VL> DAYS "He Will Not Go Solo" Says Amy London. May It. ML-s AMy Jut— on and Mr. J. A Mollison. the famous air adventurers, may slum- tlmperils of a double crossing of the Atlantic, which Mr. MollLson is planning1,048 words
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Article154 1932-06-01 12 HOME-MADE BOMB Chine** 1 Injured in Explosion An alleged Communist was badly injured yesterday morning when what is said to have been a home-made b?mb which was In the making, suddenly exploded with a b?g banrr. and blew furniture and the unfortunate individual some yards. The occurrence took place in154 words
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Article853 1932-06-01 12 "HUMILIATING SHAM" No Hostility Against England [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Dublin. M.i> IIn a Press interview to-day, Mr. De Valera denied that he had any hostile feelings Hr.uinsi England. "I wish to put an end to a humiliating sham. It is an internal853 words
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Article369 1932-06-01 12 I COAL ORDER < .\Sh Man Who was a God tIT I WoFKPr 1 1 \r i 1 1 v The ra.v m which .1 a pOUBf Bri: I cheatnni: and Ming document afiam < Mr. G. Q. Dodd of ttM CM The aeeuMd, i C. Brown,369 words
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1354 1932-06-01 13 RIVAL TO ORWELL Guineas Form Completely Reversed London, May 17. The early views on the Derby of many students of racing must have changed last week ■lien Lord Jlosebery's colt. Miracle, gavo a nw fc improved performance on his "Guineas' nmntaC and won the Newmarket1,354 words
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Article84 1932-06-01 13 Team to Visit Seremban [From Our Own Correspondent] I poh. May 30. In view of Negri Sembilan's cricket victory over Singapore, Perak's visit to Seremban is keenly anticipated. Local selectors specially regret that the well-known bat. Bagley, will be unable to travel and aLso Murray, the bowler who84 words
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Article107 1932-06-01 13 [Reuter's Service] New York. May 30. Sunday's baseball games ended as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Brooklyn 6. Boston 10. Brooklyn 3, Boston 2. Shires. Frederick and Schmulmerich scored. home runs New York 10. Philadelphia 8. New York 2. Philadelphia 4. Mallon and Hurst scored home runs. Chicago 7. Pittsburgh107 words
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Article151 1932-06-01 13 [From Our Own Correspondent] .Malacca. May 29. On the Malacca Club Padang on Saturday the members of the Malacca Teachers' Association suffered a defeat at the hands of the Club in an interesting cricket match by 40 runs. The teachers, batting first, scored 90. towards which C. de151 words
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Article117 1932-06-01 13 WEDNESDAY'S TIES "A" Doubles Handicap Cheong Chee Lim and Lai Kwong Chun vs. Chua Choon Leong and Evan Wong. "A" Singles Handicap Lim Siew Jin vs. T. Y. Chia. "B" Doubles Handicap Tan Siong Teng and Che Kong Leong vs. Cheong Chee Hai and Poh Chee Juay.117 words
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Article80 1932-06-01 13 Members of the Singapore Golf dub are informed that in addition to the Garrison and Keppel courses, the courtesy of the green of the Island Golf Club is extended to members on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning next. Members of the Clerical Union are informed that post entries for the80 words
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Advertisement345 1932-06-01 13 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE tfi BEHIND~EVERY pi phiupOamp The products of constructive thought and careful work PHILIPS lamps are made with a scientific accuracy that ensures consistent efficiency. I WHEN PURCHASING _^y ELECTRIC LAMPS mber that price is one of the least important points, as during its life an electric lamp345 words
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Advertisement554 1932-06-01 13 I YOU CAN HAVE A STUDY COLLEGE TRAINING IN IN^ AT ALMOST ANY CAREER YOUR n nMr FOR A FEW SHILLINGS SPARE tiumtj MONTHLY. TIME LET ME BE YOUR FATHER all^n'T a V" tOUCh Wih iJH WE DO NOT PROFESS TO all branches of industry, you fcj^, S^^B cannot see554 words
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Advertisement1002 1932-06-01 14 SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE S taM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. T^, THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.), the cunard steam SHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. THE AUSTRALIAN1,002 words
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Advertisement548 1932-06-01 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. at c*~. m Due S'pore. Sails S'pore. 8A CITY OP BEDFORD For Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg and Leith In Port June 3 Sb CITY OF DERBY For548 words
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Advertisement317 1932-06-01 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 GOVEBIOU| LONDON AND FAR LAST MAIL SERVK I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA fi JAPAN. Tonnage. Singapore. Nnn^ KARMALA 9,100 June 8 BURDWAN RAJPUT317 words
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Advertisement542 1932-06-01 15 >NUMF WAKBDLLE 2II D^^^^ o ANTWntF, ROTTERDAM AND MM 2 3 HARUNA'MARU T 10.500 July 27 28 1 iu.500 June 15 16 KATORI MARU T 10,000 Aug 11 12 1 Jun. 28 29 5 KASHIMA MARU T 10.000 Aur 25 26 10.5U0 July 13 14 J YASUKUNI MARU T *****542 words
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Advertisement566 1932-06-01 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO El ROPE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, AND GENOA Arrive Leave Leave Arrive S'pore. S'pore. Penang. N. York. Pres. Van Buren Jun. 6 Jun. 7 Jun. 9 July 19 Pre6. Garfield Jun. 20 Jun. 21 Jun.566 words
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Advertisement795 1932-06-01 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ MAJANG— Wednesday. June 1. Pn-i-Radja. Sapat.. Tembilahan. Poetoe-Pallas. FengallanEstate and Rengat. ELOUT— Wednesday. June 1. Muntok and Palembang. TORADJA— Wednesday. June l. Toengkal. Moeara-Saba and Djimbi VAN LANSBERGE— Wednesday. June 1. Belawan-Deli. TlDORE— Thursday. June 2. SH ■lt-Pandjane BrngtalU, T»W l^ll FlkjlUq Stak and795 words
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Article512 1932-06-01 16 Washington, April 22. 1 Astonishingly candid comments on manipulations in the market were made to-day before the Senate Committee investigating Stock. Exchange activities by Mr. Matthew C. Brush, one of the "big bears" of Wall-street. Mr. Brush, who liquidated £3,000,000 worth of stocks following the "Black Crash"512 words
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Article368 1932-06-01 16 Per Kedah from Belawan and Penang: Mr. and Mrs. S. T. P. Kroning. Mr. and Mrs. Jordaan. Mr. E. O. Baker. Mr. J. M. Chalmers. Mr. L. E. Hawe. Mr. W. R. Taylor. Mr. Chambers. Mr. Inglis. Mr. H. H. Sturt. Mr. F. G. Bourne. Mr. Khaw SengM.M - 368 words
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Article128 1932-06-01 16 Tidore, Dut. 526, from Pekan Baroe 31. lor Pekan Baroe 2. Hua Tong, Brit. 109, from Muar 31, fcr Muar 1. Hafthor. Nor. 761, from Bangkok 31. for Bangkok 2. Gen. Verspyck, Dut. 640, from Natuna ILs. 31. Natuna Ils. Tarempa 3. Katong, Brit. 863, from Bangkok 31,128 words
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Advertisement687 1932-06-01 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. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] ujs. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de687 words
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Advertisement568 1932-06-01 16 Kerr Steamship Co Inc. (Incorporated in US -A.) NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Nen Vork, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Su«v Dne Sails I, j M.S. SILVERPALM In Port June 3 M.S. SILVERTEAK June 14 June 20 M.S. SILVERSANDAL July 5 July 11 For rates and particulars please568 words
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Miscellaneous680 1932-06-01 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 7 P-m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) except Sunday 7.30 ajn Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday s3O am Kelantan (via Gemas) Sunday 4 p.m. Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kajang,680 words
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767 1932-06-01 17 INDIAN FIREMEN CHARGED Scene in City of Bedford Engine Room Two Indian firemen from the British steamer City of Bedford made an appearance before Mr. G. C. Dodd. the District Judge, yesterday when they were charged with voluntarily causing hurt to the Fourth Engineer, Mr.767 words
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Article126 1932-06-01 17 Titanic "Victim" Laughs at U.S. Canard "Bless my soul, I'm still going strong and In the best of health and happiness," said Commander c. H. Llghtoller when informed at Putney, that he was "lying helpless and destitute In San Francisco." A cablegram from the United States, referring126 words
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Article53 1932-06-01 17 The Junior Carlton Club (T. A. Torrance and O. D. Hannay) won the Inter-Club Foursomes Competition on the Old Course at Sunnlngdale when they beat the Army and Navy Club (Major R. L. Kennedy and C. L. Gordon-Steward) to the final round over 36 holes by four holes jUp and53 words
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41 1932-06-01 17 TUBA ROOT— The rates of freight on this commodity have been reduced as follows as from June Ist. 1932: Contract Non -Contract Bales of 50 eft. US$lO.OO U5513.50 Bags of 6 cwt. US$lO.OO U5513.5041 words
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Article136 1932-06-01 17 The black buoy marking Johore shoal Lat 1 deg. 19N. long. 104 deg. 05'E (approx) has [disappeared and may constitute a danger to j navigation. Any one seeing this buoy is requested to comjmunicate with the Master Attendant. Straits Settlements. Singapore. This buoy will be replaced by136 words
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Article33 1932-06-01 17 Owing to the increased passenger and freight demands this week, the K.N.I.L.M. ere using for the current flight from Singapore to Batavia a 16 seater Fokker instead of their usual machine.33 words
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Article444 1932-06-01 17 Dockside Drama of £3,000,000 Liner London. April 16. The £3.000.000 Empress of Britain, the worlds most luxurious liner— built on the Clyde for ,the Canadian Pacific Railway— reached' Southjampton yesterday after a 36.000-mile world cruise. It was a strange homecoming. Gordon Beckles reveals in the Daily Herald.444 words
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Article235 1932-06-01 17 Unusual accommodation will be provided on board the new White Star liner Georgic for the Marconi wireless equipment by making use of the dummy funnel to house the installation. The equipment, using a power of 1% kilowatts, will keep the ship in constant telegraphic communication with land235 words
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Advertisement487 1932-06-01 17 THE Singapore Free Press Daily and Weekly Editions) 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. able Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. g/ The premier morning daily in Malava Delivered with the Chota Hazri each f/ morning Latest news, latest telegrarns and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include pictures, serial487 words
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Advertisement263 1932-06-01 17 'PHONE 5S7 '-^^^*JM Co. L *^^^^U*Ajfef^^^^H \^^^E^f^^m. Merchandise T^^^tf^f^^ W^^^ Personal Effects Motor CarS COLLYEK QUAY Ai'B) Why handicap your playing through poor strings? wj 79 Mod Armour's Tennis Strings I universally recommended for their 'pep', durability and freedom from permanent stretch. They cost no more. For your protection Armour263 words
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Article315 1932-06-01 18 What it Costs In Inited States < hk-ago. The magnitude of medicine as a factor in Mie expenditure* of American families is forcelully revealed in a report just issued by the National Committee of the costs of medical are. writes Herman N. Bunde^en. M D.. President. Chicago Board315 words
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Article670 1932-06-01 18 The News Bulletin of the Travel Association of Great Britain explains how interesting would be a visit to Monmouthshire to see the progress of excavations at Caerleon and Caenvent. The article is headed "Links with Ancient Britain". Why not consider whether North Borneo could offer similar links for670 words
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Article19 1932-06-01 18 Mr. J. Wright, of the F.MJL Raihu&ya, to Air bark from home leave by the p. and O. t19 words
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546 1932-06-01 18 OFFICIAL REPORT Secret Revealed to Turks in Speech I ml< .11. .April '27. More Oallipoli secrets forming the frankest war record yet Issued under official auspices are published to-dr.y. So frank is the volume that only after prolonged consideration did the authorities pas., it in546 words
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Article578 1932-06-01 18 Admiral on the Verge of Tears London. April 26. Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes. the Chief of the Royal Naval Stuff in the Dardanelles, was speaking at a dinner, given in London last night by the officers of the 29th Division, and he578 words
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Article550 1932-06-01 18 "I Told Hoover To Come and See Me" ft London, April Mb A report was flashed all over the world yesterday that Al Capone. from his prison cell, had written to President Hoover offering to restore the kidnapped Lindbergh baby in return for his freedom. There are550 words
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Article163 1932-06-01 18 Division of Opinion At Geneva Geneva, May 1". A division of opinion in regard to the advisability of maintaining the gold standard is said to be revealed in the Gold Committee of the League of Nations, which will be published at the beginning of June. The163 words
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Article111 1932-06-01 18 Rs. 32,000 Snatched From Dacca Merchants Dacca. May 13. When the down train from Bhairab station was approaching Dacca this afternoon, the alarm chain was pulled and the train stopped near the Muslim Hall of Dacca University. Youths armed with revolvers boarded the train and snatched Rs.111 words
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Article266 1932-06-01 18 Calcutta. May 14. Only the barest do'ails have yet been received of one of the most daring train dacoities ever committed in Bengal. When a passenger train was near Tezgaor station, near Dacca, in East Bengal, last evening, it was suddenly stopped by somebody pulling the communication266 words
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Article69 1932-06-01 18 Mr. F. H. Grummitt, who is at present on leave, is due back in Penang by P. and O. i Mantua, which is scheduled to arrive on June 23. Mr. P. K. Hazlitt, Assistant Commissioner of Police, 0.C.P.D., Kuala Pilah, who was wellknown in hockey and cricket circles when stationed69 words
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Advertisement532 1932-06-01 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600.000 shnifs of £5 each £3.000.001' Reserve Fund C3 .000 .000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000.000 HEAD OFFICE 38. Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2 Agencies and Branches Alor Star Iloilo Saigon532 words
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Advertisement263 1932-06-01 18 THE YOKOHAMA SPfiS BANK, LTD. Establish. Capital SubM rttM I I up) Reserve Fund Prt'sid, k K VtM-PlWlfeUl K l Head Oflirr k t Siiurapon- Hr.»n«h :t| M N "Ml LONDON' m\K|| Wt-stminstrr Bank TIN National Prm.: Lloyd Bank LM HlM\< Ml v Aitx.tiuina 'L^yj-t t<. r Calcutta Canton, c263 words
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Miscellaneous409 1932-06-01 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM from at •Jt 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Prtok, 21 metres409 words
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Article323 1932-06-01 19 STAT ISTICS OFFICE LIBRARY u i issued or S.S I :<>ir. M;i\ 14th ind ait available lor Library, Fullcrton may be made en( in Malaya i relerence. I p N tm nirARTMKNT •..d Settlement* I I m»; Comimrative i^n Trade m < Md I*:irc« 1 Pt*vt. m „4iU>\ II "I323 words
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Article79 1932-06-01 19 H >lillMt ss of -'til bO the I landing the apmm station, shareIB- h the pun. Aphi. hwtrad I 8 la atatai ram|^B Mi tncreaatd H ■^K ii the nbM-ncp MM ttlor > to curt the II broken and Mm banall I I m in tnisj R i>r79 words
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Article273 1932-06-01 19 Substantial Increase in Profits JProa. Our Own Correspondent 1 I 1, May 13. Hie following PVpoft uas iMMid |m| w ,<. k: The Shanghai Electric Construction Company's protit lor 1931 ■—Mlimd to £167.492 as compared with L14:>.9G4 in 1930. There has been appropriated lor unewaLs £40 000 <samej273 words
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Article305 1932-06-01 19 Sharp Reduction of Dividend \tnvL rd.im May Iti. The Board oi the BUliton Tin Comptiiiy pro- j pose*, a dividend for 1931 of 3 per cent, (against 20 pt r iint. for 1931 > on the No. 2 shares, and; of 7.96 per cent. (afßtnat 24.96 p< r305 words
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Article134 1932-06-01 19 £100,000 From Reserve to Cover Loss I Frjm Our Own Correspondent] l May 13. TJii :< 13 v uig repitt was pu'liiird last week. Accounts -f Wblteway Laidh>v. md Co.. outfttir: and Colonial merchant to February' 29th. show trading less of £'2H..~>7F. > against i pioiit ol £30.K70>.134 words
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Article122 1932-06-01 19 American Firm Severs Relations Mr.ssrs. Albert Knhn. the Detroit engineering i and architectural flrm. which has been one of the principal agents in promoting the Five- Yciir Plan in Russia, has announced, that It has mmi relations with the Soviet Government, t Mr. Moritz Kahn states: 'The122 words
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Article359 1932-06-01 19 To- Day's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES May 31 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2;3 29 5 32 London. 3 ninths' sight a|3 27|32 London. 60 days' sight 2|3 13|16 London, 30 days' tight 2!3 25'32 London, demand 2\3% London, T. T. 2 3 23,32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1060 Hamburg,359 words
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57 1932-06-01 19 May :;ist.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 51^ 51 1 Standard R.S.S. on Tender June s', 5>K July 5 :t v s'j July-Sept. s'j 5 v Oct.-Dec. 5S 5-. 1 Tone of Market Dull Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot57 words
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Article716 1932-06-01 19 TUESDAY. MAY 31 ST. 1932 Bayers Sellers Asam Kumbang 22s 24s Austral Malay 18s 20* Ayer Hitam (5s > 10s lLs Bangrin Tin 6s 6d 8s Eatang Padang ($1) 07 12'-, Batu Caves ($1) 22 25 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay (f) 5s 7s716 words
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Article630 1932-06-01 19 Probable Effect of the Decision London. May 16. A feu- days ago it was reported from America that the Senate Finance Committee had under consideration proposals for the imposition of a duty of 5 cents per pound on imports of rubber into the United States.630 words
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Article410 1932-06-01 19 THE ABROAD May 18 >R 30. Amsterdam 9.06 'j 9.11 9.10 Athens 540 sellers 557 'v 565 Bombay is. 561 64d. Is. 5 15 16d. Is. 5 15 16ti Berlin 15.40 15.55 15 19 32 Brussels 26. 25 26.35 26.38 Bucharest 615 620 620 Rio 4 4". 4-_ Buenos Aires410 words
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Article495 1932-06-01 19 ANNUAL MEETING How Slump Has Affected Motor Trade The annual general nutting of the Cycle and Carriage Co.. was held at 11 a.m. yesterdayMr. Chua Cheng Hee was in the chair. The others present were Messrs Chua Cheng Hock. Lee Chim Tuan. Goh Chenp Kiat. Scow495 words
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Article133 1932-06-01 19 Liverpool Getting Ahead of London Liverpool. May 13. Merseyside commercial men are very satistirr with themselves over the fact that the pun V claims to the rubber trade are being inereasinfclj recognised over those of London. A representative of Henry Diaper and Co^ who hold about one-third133 words
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Article56 1932-06-01 19 Kinta (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIC3 HI i London, May :;i. TtaJOßf Tin report reveals a profit of fljtl (£1.759 net> and it is proposed to carry forward £2.948. Kinta Tin profit m £2,912 and £20.238 K t<» go forward. Henrietta Rubber made a profit of £948 and credit56 words
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Article191 1932-06-01 19 T.P.A. and the Revised Scheme London, May 17. The Council of the Tin Producers' Association considered a resolution, which had beei. passed nem. con. at the annual general meeting of the Malayan Chamber of Mines held on May 10, revising the Byrne scheme and by unanimous resolution endorsed191 words
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Advertisement79 1932-06-01 19 Vxrts exceed $12,000,000 MMM^^^— Assurance In force over $35,000,000 I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Strait* Settlement*) AD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building, Ceci. Street. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27 Old I r?.' Ctapui has £20,000 deposited with »h-, q wn OFFICE. 27, Old Jewry, E.C.79 words
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Article1558 1932-06-01 20 S.C.C. Tournament Cricket. A Two-Men Match. Ihe Clarke Cup. Chances Even in Annual Match. Singapore Golf Championship. Empire Golf Tournament. Disappointed Malayan Players. Malaya Cup Football. Malaya Command Win. Singapore Prospects at Malacca. Apart from Staunton s 40 for the Public Services and Law and Lt. Percy-Hardman's1,558 words
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Article96 1932-06-01 20 Batting 97 L. Alvls, Ravilal's XI vs. Khalsa Assocn. 91 P. Cooke, Nondescripts vs. Y.M.C.A 78 Dr. H. O. Hopkins. PS. and L. vs. United Services. 75* Lt. G. J. Bryan, United Services vs. P.S. and L. 65 H. Boon, St. Josephs vs. S.C.R.C. 55* O.96 words
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Article255 1932-06-01 20 TAIPING T.C. Handicaps For Amateur Races The first day's handicaps at the Taiping Turf Club June amateur meeting on Friday are as follow Iskandar Polo Club Pony Race (about 2 furlongs)— Catch Weights: Gipsy Girl, Poppy, Sea Trout, Purser, Nasib, Simple Simon, Jadi. Pcnies 2 Div. 3255 words
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Article145 1932-06-01 20 Indian Olympic Team in Madras Madras. May 24. The All-India Olympic hockey team played their first mutch in Madras this afternoon at Chepauk against a Madras Eleven selected by the Madras Hockey Federation. Both sides displayed good combination and stick work. The visitors won ultimately by fuur goals to145 words
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Article149 1932-06-01 20 CARNERA OUTPOINTED Sharkey Declines Offer to Meet Winner IReuter'a Service J London, May 30. At the White City before 70,000 spectators Larry Gains, the Canadian and Empire champion, won the right to a possible title fight by outpointing Camera in a 10 round contest. Camera, curiously,149 words
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Article112 1932-06-01 20 Refusal to Meet Gains in London London. May M. Jack Sharkey has cabled this reply to Jeff Dickson: 'You seem to forget that I will be World's Champion on the date you suggest." An earlier message stated: Paris. the boxing promoter. Jeff Dickson. has cabled to112 words
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Article129 1932-06-01 20 Cold Storage Withdraw From Division 111 Singapore Cold Storage have withdrawn from the Third Division of the Singapore League and results of matches they have played will be expunged from the Division table. In a Third Division match on the Y.M.C.A. ground yesterday Bramtoco and Medical Services drew129 words
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Article131 1932-06-01 20 Entries for Rye Meeting [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 Lcndon. May 31. Present entries for the Malayan Golf meeting at Rye on Tuesday are: C. V. Bailey. G. W. Bell. C. N. Bennett. W. F. H. Bridges. F. A. Bricgs. A. Dupius Browne. F. Duxbury. B. W. Elles.131 words
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Article62 1932-06-01 20 Favourite Beaten by Half a Length [Reuter's Service] London, May 31. The Woodcote Stakes (6 furlongs) was run at Epsom to-day and resulted as follows Lord Woolavingtcn's MONTROSE 1 Mr. B. Jarvis's THAMAR 2 Mr. A. de Rothschilds OUTRIDER 3 Eleven ran. Won by half a length; third62 words
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Article71 1932-06-01 20 Hard Match Against Young American fßeuter's Service] Paris, May 31. At Auteuil to-day in the French championships third round Rene Lacoste (France) beat Sydney Wood (the 20 years old American, who won the Wimbledon singles title test year) 6 o. 6 l. 3 6. 6 B. 7 5.71 words
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Article63 1932-06-01 20 European XI to Meet the Rest The European team to meet the Rest in the Clarke Cup match on the S.C.C. ground this week-end will be: R. A. Ashworth, Sergt. Carpenter. A. C. Cockle, Flt.-Lieut. V. Croome, R. N. Hamilton (capt). D. V. Hill, Dr. H. O. Hopkins,63 words
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Article686 1932-06-01 20 NELSON A PLUCKY LOSER Thrilling Fighting For WYz Rounds Gunboat Jack knocked out Fighting Nelson. his Filipino challenger, at the Nev: World last night after eleven and a half rounds of thrilling fighting. Jack weighed lOst. 7 and the Filipino lOst. IVj and the fight686 words
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Article70 1932-06-01 20 Australian Players Beaten rin U.S.A. [Reuter's Service i Philadelphia, May 31. In the Davis Cup game Vines (United States) beat Hopman (Australia). 6 2, 9 li, 6 4. 6 4. Shields (United States) beat Crawford (Australia). 6 4, 7—5, 4 6. 3—6, 6 2. I In earlier matches70 words
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33 1932-06-01 20 London, May 25. It is officially announced that Frank Shields, the American Davis Cup player and finalist at Wimbledon last year, has entered for the Wimbledon Championship.33 words
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Article60 1932-06-01 20 Malacca Team to Meet Singapore {From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, May 31, The Malacca team against Singapore in the Malaya Cup match on Saturday will be: Britain; Wee Liew. Wilson (captain); De Souza, Kam Tin. R. Leon; Lee, McNee. Heck Guan, F. Leon, and Cheng C&9QM*. Resci.es:60 words
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Article17 1932-06-01 20 The June Ladies Bcgey Competition will be played on Monday next, the 6th instant.17 words
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Article48 1932-06-01 20 The annual re-union dinner of the Old Boys of the Christian Brothers' Schools will be held on Saturday, June 11th. at 8 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Institution, Tickets, $2 each, may be obtained from the Rev. Brother Director or Mr T. W. Prins, care of the A.P.C.48 words
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