The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 July 1932
1932-07-26
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1932-07-26 1 The Singpore Free Press Ml.l^ ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1932. 10 CENTS.15 words
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Article362 1932-07-26 1 Discussing the Manchuria vrieisi in a letter to The Times General Bruce refers to the possibility of Japan turning- her back < n the unsympathetic west and establishing a Monroe doctrine in the Far East Page 9. The medical witnesses for the prosecution and the defence disagree362 words
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Article2171 1932-07-26 1 I have been walking about for the past three «veeks in a place called the Hexental, the Witches' Valley, that is, in Southern Germany (says Helen Simpson). It was fine mot cf the time, but I had with me a pocket classic for wet days: the diary2,171 words
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Advertisement131 1932-07-26 1 BICIA TEA the freshness IIU I tngn** of the Malayan gardens dirC rt to home RAFFLES HOTEL PLATA'S PREMIER HOTEL Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. loom? u TO-NIGHT Special Dinner Dance Cabaret 9.36 to Midnight SPFXIAL DAILY TO-MORROW DOLLAR LUNCH TEA DANCE— 6.3O to A LA SIMPSON 8.15131 words
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Advertisement149 1932-07-26 1 DINNER DANCES To-night, Thursday and Saturday SUNDAY CONCERT 9.30 vi. to 11 p.m. EUROPE I HOTEL THFN LATHERING i^Hl wk TMttmM YOUR BRUSH IN WP BTw H stantly suppi.iei W Jfy-- mk m I WITH enough I v 9bAB I SIiAVALI O CREAM r Wh J^lff^B TO GIVE "m 'JOW'149 words
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Advertisement70 1932-07-26 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema attractions Page 3. Hotel announcements Page 1. Notice by East Asiatic Co. Page 13. Notice by Brooke Bond. India Page 2. Interesting films at Great World Page 5. CHRYSLER LOW INITIAL COST HERRINGS IN TOMATLSAUCE A Dainty and Delicious Meal. Ready in an instant. NEPTUNE BRAND A70 words
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Advertisement11 1932-07-26 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Advertisement482 1932-07-26 2 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H. NUGENT BUCKERIDGE Highest Class Work Lowest Rates. LAIDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 7898. CAIRNHOLM PRIVATE HOSPITAL Singapore. MISS MOLLIE McGRATH. Tel. 4110. Matron Proprietress. BOARD AND LODGING. MANOR HOUSE Tel: No. 2965 Chancery Lane. Unsurpassed Situation. Single and Double Rooms Available. FIRST-CLASS CUISINE Mrs. Graham Hutchison482 words
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Advertisement545 1932-07-26 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE 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 In the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of Heavy Pipes and Cast Iron Specials for period October Ist, 1932, to September545 words
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Advertisement1077 1932-07-26 2 Sore Throat] when you are n £> your th*£ Mr. T.B.. T FORMAMINT de»tr,,> he Kermsm n „u tl e «M thus eurteg Sore Th^ IniaetkNM 1— t INFLUENZA, DIPHTHERIA, all SCARLKT FEVER. Chtnlsf Ai st- r PILES CAN I CURED. A Treatment That Is Dfc If you are Mffcttaf1,077 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous156 1932-07-26 2 THE WEEK Tuesday. 26th. High Water 03.37, 7.6 ft., 15.50. 8.3 ft Football: Dlv. 11l Y.M.C.A. vs. Medical College, Geylang; Junior C.S.A. vs. Marine! 5.H.8.; A.P.c. vs. Public Services, Jalan Besar; M.G. Compy. S.V.C. vs. Gloucesters. Garrison G.C. Mixed Foursomes. Lodge Ailsa Meeting (Ist Degree) 5.45 p.m. Wednesday, 27th. High156 words
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THE NAME THAT IS ON THE BANKNOTES
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Article352 1932-07-26 3 Than Any in the World Ycu may not know Mr. Catterns. You probably do not even know his name. Mr. Cutterns. in short, is the man who signs the Bank of England notes. There are 350.000.000 pounds worth of notes In circulation, and the majority of them have352 words
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Article313 1932-07-26 3 Motherhood at the Zoo Peculiar interest attaches t? a birth la the monkey world. One men "happy event" occurred at the Zoo durinp. the pa t ue<k and yet another about a fortnight ago (write the Free Press London Corre?prndeat on July 6>. Thr first is a corrstl313 words
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Article199 1932-07-26 3 The following is the programme of drills up to and for week-ending, July 31st. Tuesday. 4.30 p.m., Bukit Timah Range, Armoured Car Sec. 5.15 p.m.. Headquarters, "A" (M.G.) Coy., Sandtable Exercise. 2nd. Bn. Sig. Sec, Flag Drill, "E" (Chinese) Coy., Voluntary Parade and Weapon Training. Malay Headquarters.199 words
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Article36 1932-07-26 3 Wellingborcugh, Northamptonshire is experiencing its worst plague of rats in livin? memory. An cmnibir. waited on tlip main road while about a hundred large rats left a boct factory and crossed the road into the field.36 words
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Article205 1932-07-26 3 Britain Drinks 20,000,000 Gallons a Year Britain is drinking more goat's milk. Twenty years ago the production was 2.000.000 gallons a year. Six years ago it had increased t< 12.000.000 gallons. Tc-day it has reached the high figure of 20,000.000 gallons. And these are the reasons: Goat's milk205 words
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Article183 1932-07-26 3 An Ultimatum From the Ladies Women have taken so much trouble over their slimming in the past that they are begin, ning to rcaJise that for too long their men folk have been getting away with avoirdupois. "Get ycur figure down" women are saying now in effect183 words
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Article80 1932-07-26 3 State Governor and Graft Stories New York. Th» Governor of Now York State, MiFranklin Roosevelt. has ordered Mayor -Jimmio" Walker to answer ClUffM Ol eratt and illegality made against his administration. The charges are made by Mr. Sumuol Beabory, cunsel for the committee which has80 words
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Article99 1932-07-26 3 Penang Municipal .President and the Slump This country is cxpcilcncins an unprecedented slump in industry, the end of which does not appear to be yet in sight. So says the President of the Penang Municipal Commissioners. Mr. G. W. Bryant, in his administrate n report99 words
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Article66 1932-07-26 3 Former Film Star Weds an Actress Mr. Roscoe (Tatty) Arbuckle. the former film star, who disappeared from the stage and screen after his trial for manslaughter in 1921. has been married to Miss Add e McPhail, the actress, at Erie. Pennsylvannia. Miss McPhail, who is 26, only received66 words
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Article162 1932-07-26 3 S. E. Tan alias Kim Leng Chong, a respectable looking Chinese in European attire, was charged on Monday in the First Magistrate's Court. Ipoh, before Mr. G. S. Hellings, with cheating at Singapore cne Ttvm L*n Fong. Secretary. Singapore Motors, by dishonestly inducing him to deliver goeds to the value162 words
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Article97 1932-07-26 3 A device which prevents i hire-purchase buyer from using a wireless set unless the appropriate instalment has been paid has been invented by a West Hartlepool ridio engineer. It consists of a time switch which is released by dropping 2 coin in a slot meter in the set, which operates97 words
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Advertisement182 1932-07-26 3 *f Aflcr |Y- Shaving 1 the smarting and soreness to which the jja? $kin is liable after frequent shaving by using !\/ELINE* SNOW." A cooling i.ition which vanishes, leaving no trace of greasmess HAZELINE' SNOW" I drfe pt >ns P tS nd Ulbt S All Chemists and Stores WELLCOMF. 8c182 words
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Advertisement37 1932-07-26 3 1 1 i II N BESV^aiaa^^^r^^^ ab^bbbhi Br X^a^Bß I^79^^^^bl BBBBWJll^l!idflr^J^^4oH^W«^BßßvNM The immense popularity of this Original Fruit Juice Beverage has been the cause of numerous imitations. ASK FOR THE GENUINE SMASH and refuse imitations. FRAMROZ GO.37 words
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Advertisement344 1932-07-26 3 Castings. IN BRASSGUN METAL Bl Ik^fl B i 1 bb jb! JH^ "*7^BBBBBI ■f i> Ifl Bl afl| fl JI BB^B^ j^^BlßW BV ™*Ijß B^L B^^# j^Bl BB A BBBBm v L_ IBbI M 1 k\^ I "'IS "43^ ■m mk \^BB BJ ti^attß BP^ -^331 H B& BB vj344 words
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Article1668 1932-07-26 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - Britain's Largest Flying Boat T. STANHOPE SPRIGG (By Roy a 1 Air Force Giant That Weighs 33 Tons THERE wa? launched near London the big-, ti»\st military flying-boat in the world. Fully iMdMI it Wtflght tons, more than twice the wimu it the biggest machine at present used by UM1,668 words
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Article131 1932-07-26 4 Only £7 was offered at an auction sale at Nottingham for St. Heliers, The Park, Nottingham, the residence of the late Lord Trent who had spent many thousands of pounds on the mansion. The reason for the low price is that the immense house is a "white elephant." Although there131 words
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Article, Illustration3403 1932-07-26 4 Kapitanleutnant a. D. JOACHIM BREITHAUPT - Kapitanleutnant a. D. JOACHIM BREITHAUPT By War-Time Adventures 10,000 Feet Above the Earth QEFORE the War I was in England twice, but I saw London for the first time during the War. I saw it then under uncommon circumstances, for in Autumn, 1915, I was captain3,403 words
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Advertisement253 1932-07-26 5 615 PAVILION 9i5 (;TII vM) POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT. THE PICTURE SUPERB «LADY WITH A PAST" CONSTANCE BENNETT y\e crowded to see more than oiuv don't miss it WEDNESDAY— AT 6.15 9.15 GRAND OPENING OF JACK BUCHANAN'S FIRST lUUTISH PICTURE GOOD-NIGHT VIENNA I MARCHES COMEDY DRAMA SPECTACLE EVERYTHING THAT MAKES A253 words
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Advertisement326 1932-07-26 5 The ONE Show To See TO-\ I <» lIT AT THE CA PITOL j The Famous Star of DR. JEKYLL MR. HYDE i Back again in another Dual Role This time a Happy one FREDRIC MARCH Now as a gay modern Romeo in William J. Locke's I Sparkling Comedy "STRANGERS326 words
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Advertisement364 1932-07-26 5 "DANCE TEAM"— Classic of 1932 TO-VK.HT MATINEE TO-MORROW 4< The Beinhardt of the Screen" GORGEOUS BARBARA STANWYCK at last comes into her own as the screen's most brilliant dramatic actress IN FORBIDDEN DRAMA YOU'LL REMEMBER ALWAYS WITH Adolphe Menjou— Ralph Bellamy. I PAN YAN I I _J? IC KLE I364 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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Article783 1932-07-26 6 HOME CRICK ET Leading First Class Averages The leading averages up to July 4 were as follow ALL-INDIA First Class Matches Played 11; Won 4; Lost 2; Drawn 5 S. R. Godambe (0, 9» and 15) aLso batted. Not out. Overs Maidens Runs Wkts. Aver. Mahomed Nissar 220.1 64 457783 words
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Article36 1932-07-26 6 On the Malacca Club Padang the local team entertained Tampin. The local eleven knocked up 178 runs for 5 wickets when they declared The visitors showed poor batting and only compiled 41 runs.36 words
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Article410 1932-07-26 6 Cotton Ordered Not to Use His Iron on Tee Henry Cctton. fcht yo'ng London gzlt professional who i; rurclv rut of the news fcv n»ore than two cm -,v r if w days, figured in a scene at Sandwich Ihnt caused con- He ruble cemment. The twelfth410 words
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Article186 1932-07-26 6 Indian Davis Cup Player in Penang A. D. M. Pitt, the young Englishman, who .represented India in the Davis Cup matches in 1928, arrived in Penang from Bombay en {Thursday by the P. and O Ranpura In the evening, he partnered Norman Wi e of Singapore, in an186 words
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Article258 1932-07-26 6 Reuter reports the latest baseball results as follows: NATIONAL LEAGUE Runs Hi Us Errors Philadelphia 9 20 1 V. Davis (2) and G. Davis hit home runs Brooklyn 5 9 0 Frederick hit home run Pittsburgh 3 10 0 Chicago 1 10 0 AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 4 15258 words
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Advertisement185 1932-07-26 6 I WoWaW6Wa^aWa^Wa^ i I Id >c '<y<>- b d > <xd > d »<y<^ d > <x<v^<v^<nP<wP-S 1 I i I AUSTIN I CREATORS OF I MOTORS AND MOTORISTS. ONCE A MOTTO, this saying has now be- I V i come a proverb amongst Austin owners. A^ ri&^^ Pride of185 words
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Advertisement179 1932-07-26 6 y^ vr -Sllenbußu Foods are par feedmg harm read.lv simple addaion watrr onl thus complete ."^PorfJJ NU, •rr importrd .chs^ S n AJk A Allen Hanbum |„d l«, V^^^ Ah PJENNI Mrt I Will b* plea rt*o/a— copy >>i I, U- Allenburyt SKIN Trouble DO GO X all those who179 words
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Article1054 1932-07-26 7 LONDON'S WEEK OF SENSATIONS THREE NOTABLE CASES LrtS WfIERS DO THEIR (SOU) STIFF MnLNTB ATit,\ LIBEL rPrrffl OUT O M ..itant law I^.ndon t*< Mil) UUTM <>ut- and al- d alike DO the the whole tr nrrally 11 but on tble. Mrs. Irom start her lover. ■■■\r,]\cr with .ride. Of1,054 words
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306 1932-07-26 7 Accused Who Was Cashiered from R.AF. A motorist who failed to stop his car after knocking down three people was sentenced to twelve months In the second division for manslaughter at Exeter Assizes. His licence was i-ptnded for five years. Denys Stanley Thomas, aged 30.306 words
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GIRL AND HER FATHER SHOT DEAD
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Article416 1932-07-26 7 "You Shall Never Marry Him All the romance, drama and tragedy of a great novel or film lie s behind the fatal shooting in a London hospital on July 12 of Annette Sybil Armstrong (23), a probationer nurse, and Mr. John Armstrong, her father, a tailor, aged about416 words
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Article512 1932-07-26 7 Secret Wedding Plans Father's Threats The story of Miss Armstrongs tragic romance was told by her fiance". Mr. Bambrick said that she was pretty, auburn haired and of medium height. She was a talented musician. "I met her." he said, In January, when she was a nurse at512 words
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Article676 1932-07-26 7 (REVENUE RETURNS Exports Lowest Ever Recorded spite increased import duties, the Customs lue of the Island continues to fall (says Times of Ceylon). e statement of nett revenue collected af ports of Ceylon during the first six hs of the year shows that there is676 words
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Article202 1932-07-26 7 £5.000,000 Capital Involved in Merger More than £5.000,000 of capital is Involved in the amalgamation of two of London's mammoth furnishing and general stores, now being discussed. The firms are Maple and Co., in Tottenham-court-road, and Waring and Gillow, in Oxfordstreet. A decision is expected shortly202 words
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Article24 1932-07-26 7 There will be no long week-ends for the Imperial Conference delegates at Ottawa. Sessions will be held throughout the week and also at night.24 words
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Article573 1932-07-26 7 COLD STORAGE PROCESS A Warning as to Market Prospects The announcement that it may bo possible* to bring chilled beef from Australia to EnuTand by using about 10 per cent, of carbon dioxide. tias evidently stirred up some traders interested Malaya to inquire whether it will573 words
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Article126 1932-07-26 7 Sequel to Scene in Hotel Gunners Gilbert and Williams, the two Royal Artillery men who had been convicted SB charges of mischief by smashing wlndo-w^ In i the Grosvenor Hotel and of being drunk and disorderly, received their sentences from the Third Police Magistrate yesterday. TTe damage done126 words
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Article42 1932-07-26 7 The fourth annual British Empire Garden Party was held at Roehampton Club on Wednesday, July 6th. About 3,000 people were present, among them being Mr C. W. H. Cochrane < Malayan Information Agency*. Mr. Justice and Mrs. Sproule, Mr. W. C Hugpard. K.C.42 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article83 1932-07-26 8 Mr. CHENG KHYE YONG. beloved father of Messrs. Cheng Kaiv? Seng. Nghee. Joo, Liang and Leng passed away peacefully at his residence at 193 Queen Street on Sunday. 24th Lnst.. at 7.30 a.m. at the age of 66 years. Th<3 funeral will take place to-day (Tuesday*, the cortege leaving83 words
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930 1932-07-26 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY. JULY 26, 1932. RUBBER RENTS AND ECONOMIES Much has been written during the last few weeks on the subject of quit rents on rubber lands. Whether what has been written and the representations which have been made by organisations connected with the industry are going to930 words
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Article194 1932-07-26 8 Mr. Stephen Burstall of Caldbeck. -Macgregor and Co.. is proceeding via ccast ports to Bangkok on a health trip by the Suddhadib on Wednesday. The All Malaya Adi-Dravida (First > Conference will be held en Sunday at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Singapore, at 3 p.m. under th? Chairmanship of Mr.194 words
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Article68 1932-07-26 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, July 24. Messrs Henry Gardner, metal brokers, notify to-day's U& prices as follow mSE? (im%) ai2sl/2> Forward The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 1 15i16d. (168 words
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Article196 1932-07-26 8 PROTEST TO RESIDENT Complete Stoppage of Road Transport (Krom Our Own Correspondent l Ipoh. July 25. News from Taiping to-day reports that a| sudden strike cf motor lorries in the district J is causing a total stoppage of the transport cf foodstuffs and other goods196 words
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Article294 1932-07-26 8 Former Malayan Official's Suicide Dr. William Alfred Taylor. a«ed 4b. a NttoM member of the Malayan Medical Service, wa. iound shot dead through the head in a b dloom at his home in High Street. Portsmouth! on Wednesday night. July 6th. An automatic pistel was by his side.294 words
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Article207 1932-07-26 8 THE UNEMPLOYED AND THE RACES To the Editor. Sir. In view cf the approaching dite Of the Singapore Turf Club meeting (September" I is to be hoped that the officials concerned will bear in mind the fact that there are a number of both Europeans and207 words
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Article151 1932-07-26 8 Retirement of Former Captain-in-Charge Singapore Rear Admiral H. S. SffTpway. who was formerly Captain-in-Charge at Singapore, has re-| tired en promotion to flag rank, writes th» Fre Press London correspondent. Rear-Admiral Shipway has had 38 ye»r vice, having entered as a naval cadet in 1894 He did not151 words
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Article28 1932-07-26 8 A talk on: 'Life and its sums' will be Riven by a teacher at Uw> Chinese Students' Literary Association on Saturday, at 4 p.m. All interested are welcome28 words
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Article1718 1932-07-26 8 1914 BANKRUPIS SEQUEL ALLwiTfIJ CHARf.KS AGAD6I J ASSIZE CASE J Before Mr. Just I special jury the hearing 'Jl tB the rourt the case m which tl named ru SaiunJ M. Mttampal m, are cha fraudulently obtaining negotiatim: tape issoetM Bankruptcy I >:!;c in j^J respect of divid. ruptcy cmhof1,718 words
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Advertisement182 1932-07-26 8 mm Wm Jm m A mm, K<al lager— stored for at least four months at freezing point before hottling, as every lager must be to have the true and perfect lager character. BARCLAY'S LAGER BRITISH wHJJt^H&JWM LAGER THAT mjd*^MjdJul£XlM worldTRAVELLER! PRAISE BV SI'LCIAI T M IIIE M'J'OINTMKM jBiPHsx^ KING U1182 words
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Advertisement12 1932-07-26 8 kGAFLACj INSURANCE POLICIES \IJ FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE J^B CORPN.LTD.^H yioNGKONG BANK ChAMBERjy12 words
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THE CRISES IN THE FAR EAST
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Article253 1932-07-26 9 GEN. BRUCE'S FEARS lin JAPAN TU\ HER KfjONM WKST I MONROE DOCTRINE 1 i Router's S--I „,,il..r> .lul> 25. I I mm** I W... '■the |f tall Mter f .hat I '.•-hurian MT-bf Jai>- .iiipt-ar If li;»nds I I thinks that ii public opinion in KCL.ltifs Japan i> n U>«*253 words
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Article121 1932-07-26 9 Japanese Residents Urge Aggression Shanghai, July 25. The Japanese residents in Shanghai held a "kiss meeting this morning and decided to reqtMet their Government to continue its -ive policy in Jehol. in order to give the Chinese no t-ime for anti-Japanese moveIn ''nts China. They also demand that121 words
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Article163 1932-07-26 9 WAR DEBTS Growing Sentiment in United States I neuters Service] New York. July 25. Senator Borahs proposal for a world conjference on war debts is the more significant in jview of the fact that he ha* i ong reea rded M the special champion of th?163 words
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Article126 1932-07-26 9 Struggle Between Government and Chicago Hoard [Reuters Service 1 Chicago. July 24. A struggle between the Federal Government and the Chicago Board of Trade is toreshadow ed a-s result of the Government's suspension of the Board for sixty days fcr alleged violation of the law by refusing clearing126 words
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Article105 1932-07-26 9 A Lull Before the Storm Hen* Kong, July 25. The rep-rted silence in the North of Kwangtung has turned out to be a lull before a stcrm Large bordee of Communists are now advanc- ing towards the districts cf Yungting. on th° »Kwangtung-Fukien border. The anti-Red forces in105 words
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Article43 1932-07-26 9 Von Gronau Arrives in Greenland f Reuters Service i Copenhagen. July 25. Tiv airman Von Gronau landed at Ji'lianehaab. scnith-we=t Greenland yesterday evening. I Von Gronau. who flew the Atlantic two years ■CO. i-s attempting another Atlantic cro&sing from Germany. 143 words
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Article45 1932-07-26 9 Shanghai Bankers Favour Abolition Shanghai. July 25. The bankers of Shanghai held a meeting tins afternoon and discussed the question of Hie abolition of the "tael" system. The majority of those present were in favour of the "dollar" qrrtem Mm Ctww Jit Poh.45 words
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Article24 1932-07-26 9 Famous Inventor Dead '.Router's Service] Rio de Janeiro. July M, The death i s announced of Santos Dumont. the famous aeronautical inventor.24 words
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133 1932-07-26 9 FREE STATE DUTIES Mr. De Valera Delays Summoning Cabinet [Reuter's Service] Dublin. July 24. Although it had been expected that the new tariffs against Britain would be announced to-night Mr. De Valera. who was very busy almost all day long, did not summon the Cabinet bo133 words
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Article176 1932-07-26 9 Supreme Court Against Deposed Ministers Reuter's Service] Leipzig. July 25. The Supreme Court has rejected the deposed Prussian Governments application for an interim injunction to restrain Chancellor Von Papen from exercising his powers as Commissioner of Prussia on the ground that it' mit.it prejudice the Court's eventual decision176 words
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Article76 1932-07-26 9 Latest Scratchings and Betting [FREE PRESS SER VICE— COPYRIGHT] London. July 24. Bassenthwaite. Port law and Grindleton have been scratched from the Stewards Cup to be run at Goodwood this week. Concerto is doubtful. Latest betting is as follows. Cockpen 10 1; Sscurial 100—9: Marymac. Valkyrie 100—76 words
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Article63 1932-07-26 9 Millions That Have Dwindled [Reuters Sen-ice J Washington, July 25. The indication cf the shrinkage of individual fortunes is shown by the state of President Hoovers income. Formerly his fortune was estimated at $4,000,000 and it has now shrunk to $700,000. It is reported that the largest63 words
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Article59 1932-07-26 9 Mr. Roosevelt Set on Revision Reuter's Service] Washington. July 25. One of the first acts of Governor Franklin Roosevelt if he is elected President in November will be to summon a special session of Congress to modify the Prohibition laws sus a means of relieving unemployment, according59 words
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Article110 1932-07-26 9 Tuesday, July 26th Befcre the Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Burton and Mr. Justice WhJtley in the Ist. Court at 10.45 am. Judgment in Court of Appeal:— Re Estate of Look Yan Kit. deceased. Before the Chief Justice in the Ist. Court at 11 a.m. Div: 132 Walter George110 words
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Article108 1932-07-26 9 INSANITY PLEA Medical Experts Disagree t ßeuter's ServlceJ Paris, July 25. The assassination of M. Doumer (the French President) on May 6. had a sequel this afternoon, when the trial of Dr. Gougouloff. M. Doumer's assailant, began. The court was crowded with distinguished people, while108 words
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Article303 1932-07-26 9 Germany Accepts AngloFrench Invitation t ßeuter's Service] Berlin, July 25. The German Government has accepted the invitation to join the Anglo-French "confidence pact" announced by Sir John Simon in the House of Commons on July 13, which provides for a complete and candid exchange of view; on European303 words
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Article65 1932-07-26 9 U.S. War Veterans Leave Washington fßeuter*s ServlceJ Washington, July 25. President Hoover's refusal to heed the threat of the bonus army has been vindicated. Th army, disheartened and disrupted, is in full retreat from the capital, and the few remaining must leave at midnight or face65 words
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Article45 1932-07-26 9 Position of America and Europe TReuter's ServiceJ Washington. July 25. The totals of gold held by various countries according to the monthly report of the Federal Reserve Board, is as follows: United States $3,952,000,000; France $3,200,000,000; England $660,000,000 Germany $196,000,000. Italy $298,000,000.45 words
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Article129 1932-07-26 9 French Student from Singapore Charged Maurice Chevalier, the film star, has a house called "La Rigolette" at La Bocca. near Cannes. It is shut up just now. for Chevalier i. j busy in Hollywood. Police entered the house and found a youny man eating his lunch. He129 words
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Article59 1932-07-26 9 Two special pictures entitled "Climbing Ben Nevis" and "Wings of Business" will be shown I at the Great World, commencing on July j 27th and during the Pasar Malam. The.se two pictures are thrilling, instructive and interest- j ing, and are being released for the first tim?59 words
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Advertisement93 1932-07-26 9 BROMFORD GOLF BALLS j>*R\ THE LI IT <i Yh LENGTH jtf^/-^V BROMFORD ill I IS GUARANTEED TO BE THE LONGI I /7 EST DRIVING GOLF Y I A BALL PRODUCED. —^."v I, K(( fe <9 PLAYING THE BROiMFORD YOU «&Wct^H^HV ACHIEVE FEWER STROKES F PER ROUND, MORE ROUNDS PER HALL.93 words
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Advertisement1051 1932-07-26 10 >ya f% |«f fx^. |||M M \ij^^^^~v^y SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL, LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.', THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAM1,051 words
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Advertisement567 1932-07-26 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Due S'pore. Sails S'pore. Steamer 6.5. CITY OF PERTH For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg July 26 Aug. 2 s.s. CITY OF FLORENCE For Marseilles, Havre, London,567 words
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Advertisement420 1932-07-26 10 P. Q British India and Apcar lin, (Incorporated in England MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARr, SERVICE. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S J UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S Goyi LONDON AND FAR EAST M\l» sFKVK OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA k* Due Tonnage Singapore. Toniu^ MALWA 11,000 Aug. 5 RANCHI NOVARA 6.990 Aug.420 words
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Advertisement673 1932-07-26 11 |JM HAESEHLES, LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND 1 M** MIDDLESBROUGH. July 27 28 HAKONE MARU T. 10,500 Sept 21 22 Aug. 11 12 SUWA MARU T. 10.700 Oct. 6 7 Aug 25 26 5 FUSHIMI MARU T. 11.000 Oct. 20 21 Sept 6 7 HAKOZAKI MARU T. 10.500 Nov. 2 3673 words
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Advertisement417 1932-07-26 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE iAnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIAYOSEMITE PARK HOLLY WOOD-GR AND CANYON WEEKLY SAILING FROM HONG KONG ANIiOf! MANILA NEW LOW THROUGH FARES ORIENT TO EUROPE VIA AMFKK A WILL BE QUOTED UPON APPLICATION EUROPE"^ SUEZ SAILINGS EVERY OTHER TUESDAY MAINTAINED HY THE STEAMERS417 words
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Advertisement850 1932-07-26 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU MAMA— Tuesday, July 26. Paneh, Tanjong-Leidong. Tanjong-IKengeidar and Asahan fOMOHON— Tuesday, July 26, Pontianak (saloon passengers and mails only). Singkawang, Pemangkat and Sambas Itb'lJNST— Wednesday, July 27. Cheribon. S.marang, Sourabaya, Kota-Baroe. Balik-Papan, S;marinda and Tarakan. MAJANG— Wednesday. July 27, Prigi-Radja. Tembib^aa, i cclce-Pallas. PengalianEstate850 words
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Article291 1932-07-26 12 Keeping Ships Steady in Bad Weather Sea -sickness will be a thing of the past and sea travel will lose half its terrors if an invention cf Dr. Alexanderson, a television and wireless engineer, proves satisfactory. He proposes to keep the ship steady by291 words
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Article276 1932-07-26 12 K Gruesome Discovery in Whangpoo Digging and :craping along the river bed near the Whangpoo Wharf, a dredger belonging to the Whangpoo Conservancy Board brought to the surface a black basket, rotten with the effects of immersion in the river for a lengthy period and containing the276 words
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Advertisement928 1932-07-26 12 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de928 words
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Advertisement323 1932-07-26 12 Kerr Steamship Co., k (Incorporated in U.S. A *H NEW YORK SER\i(E. Regular Freight Service to Bostot, ew Philadelphia and Baltimore (vj a Sue? Due v 11|v M.S. SILVERWILLOW July 29 M.S. SILVEIIYEW Aug. 16 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Sept. 6 For rates and particulars please apply to:— GUTHRIE CO AGEMv M323 words
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Advertisement67 1932-07-26 12 SILVER JAVA 1(| PACIFIC i\X\ RFVfii md SHVER UN to 8»n tr.nclsco. L« Anj^^ Paciflr p^ H mi. 81 x si: ;a Manll* via Javfc Pom Vessels fr p, m.v. Koi BAI m v s| n, For furthrr partlcukrs ippiji N.V. INTKKNATIOWif EN HANnnS-VFRtM •KOTTFRDAVT Ajff r.t tm the m*ii*67 words
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Miscellaneous687 1932-07-26 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 730 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 p.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) except Sunday 7.30 a.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 pjn. Kelantan (via Gemas; every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8-30 a.m. Kelantan (via Gemas) Sunday687 words
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Miscellaneous225 1932-07-26 12 China Ports 25. Hero. Norw. 823. from Bangkok 25. for Bangkok 26. Will othe Wisp. Brit. 118. from Batu Pahat 25. for Indragiri 23 Scctt Barley, Brit. 193. from Siantan 25. for Natuna IsLs 28. Herv.ir. Nor. 761. from Bangkok 20. ior Bangkok 26. Conte Rosso. lal. £865. from Trieste225 words
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Salving Egypt's Gold
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Article3781 1932-07-26 13 Blasting a Way to Sunken Treasure A few days ago a small Italian steamship came quietly into Plymouth Harbour m the early morning. She ran up a red flag to her yard-arm and dropped her anchor m the Sound. That little red flag meant that she had3,781 words
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Article108 1932-07-26 13 Kittawa's Damage Is Tads 400,000 Official estimates place damages resulting from the sinking of the Kittawa recently In the Astraea Channel of the Whangpoo River at T400.000. The ship, it is explained, suffered a 22-ft. wide gash in one side where the freighter Bhutan struck it and had108 words
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Article56 1932-07-26 13 The following passengers left London for Singapore on the P. and O. Malwa, which sailed on July Bth: Miss M. Garrow, Col.-Sgt.-Major Holland, Mr. J. D. Laing, Sergfr. 8. Rocklin, Major C. A. Soott, Mr. A. W. Williams, Mr. A. C. Wollaston, Mrs. Wollaston and child, Mr. B.56 words
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Advertisement494 1932-07-26 13 TOE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS (Daily and Weekly Editions) t ()ffice: |3fl ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Aldress: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. morning daily in Malaya. p xith the Chota Hazri each Latest news, latest telegrams Miiouncements. London rubber md tin cables appear daily. Special include pictures, serial story. bridge and Chen notes, ladies' page494 words
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Advertisement189 1932-07-26 13 TO" EVERYWHERE IN CANADA K AND MOST OF THE U.S.A. Vi T hc New Scenic Route of the Canadian Naltonal Railways. boe tn<? best of the marvellous Canadian Rockies— stay at Jasper gggß f>ar}< Lodpe In thf hear* of wondrous mountain 'bvauly. >r navel straight through from Vancouver without chan^inir189 words
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Advertisement249 1932-07-26 14 Hxitoe44 name E XI DE stands for, mJKBBSi l\ wli m m^Bb. IS nis g uarante <*? Fi^ffi WK WH WWi soun d construction and m BJ LfadfliSßi SbSPhl^ 9 1 bh» efficient service. The l^^r^^^^^^^^' (BHS^B fl SB SBH vS JHA qB9 JDA Ww X i I Bj^K tfflmST'^i^y-,249 words
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Advertisement545 1932-07-26 14 BANKS AJSD CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600.000 -hares of £5 each £3.000,010 C deserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38. Blshopsgate, London, EC. 2 Agencies and Branched Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh545 words
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Advertisement207 1932-07-26 14 THE YOKOHAMA J tpital Mb 7~ up) eserve Pund T^ Vlce-FV t \«s| 11, hI irf; r *J Hi h_„ ft LONDON tANUn Afstmii. It(J The Nati Lloyd 's H BtANQKi AltnndrU ■alrutta. C lamburc. tonolulu. k r.<ielc<. Ma:.. tancoon, Corre -i' I I MX, I. ipplicat For parti Tel207 words
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Miscellaneous834 1932-07-26 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 about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." F Tanjong Priok, 21 metres834 words
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Article48 1932-07-26 15 I [kim Through v World Wn« L mL Th<* 1 1 L: in the L i :it. Of H I i 1 1 r f. .mum p I the V If- pco*^r be f I win L >d in and iT.il has B iM'< n ■■.'ply48 words
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Article29 1932-07-26 15 I 'urn .noil i.u;m I Suggested Bf El jr irurml. ttlniM. Kb. ;ihke K^. and B). '"<' to K Kt a tax. H benefit K Dutch rt dto-29 words
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Article17 1932-07-26 15 Rl (inn < I held I I net I 18*. B By i HL MM B17 words
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Article201 1932-07-26 15 Prospects of Brisker Demand from Continent DaltTs m the Metal Market are looking for .(i orders f r tin as a result of the LMMUMM agreement (says the Evening (Standard of July 11 Oootloental buying has been held up by the recent period <>f uncertainty, and201 words
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Article230 1932-07-26 15 BRITISH -BORNEO PETROLEUM Anglo-Persian Joining in New Concession 1 The directors of the British-Borneo Petroleim Syndicate announce that an arrangement Ikis been entered into with the Anclo-Persian Oil Company by which the latte; will particijomtly wit-h the Syndicate in the exploration of the Elm Concession, in the German Brunswu-k. under230 words
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Article279 1932-07-26 15 The half-yearly statement of Barclays Bank (Dominion, Col.mal and Overseas) Ltd.. shows factory position, and dividends have already been announced at the full rates upon the Cumulative Preference Shares and ti the rate of 4 1 jx r cent, per annum on the "A" and279 words
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Article139 1932-07-26 15 Owing to continued unsatisfactory position of rubber market directors regret to have to rec ud a loss of £4,508 on season's working to March 31 last (previous year £7.586), which Include! provision for depreciation of buildlllfß, machinery, and etc. Balance brought forward was £1.379, to which Is139 words
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Article345 1932-07-26 15 To-Day s Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES July 25. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 29,32 London, 3 months' sight 2'3 7 8 London, 60 days' sight 2,3 27 32 London. 30 days' sight 2 3 1316 London, demand 2 3 25 32 London, T.T. 2 3 3 4 Lyons345 words
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66 1932-07-26 15 July 25th., 12 o'clock noon. Bayers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 5 5 11 16 Standard R S.S on Tender Aug. 5: i 513 16 Sept. 5 13 16 s'v Oct-Dcc. 5 15 16 6 Jan-Mar. 6 1 6 3 16 Tone of66 words
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Article910 1932-07-26 15 MONDAY. JULY 25T11. 1932 CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang 21s Sd 23s 6d Austral Malay 18s 20s Ayer Hitam (it) 9s 9d 10s 6d B.mgrin Tin 7s 8s Batang Padang ($1) 05 10 Batu Caves (sl> 21 24 Bukit Arang ($1) 40 nom Burmah Malay nom.910 words
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Article385 1932-07-26 15 Plight of Rubber Estates Mr. J Ft. MacMahon writes to the Financial Times: Sir, Penury will be the lot of Rubber shareholders for many a day unless steps are taken to ccmpel the drastic cutting down of output ion the many estates that still persist in maintaining385 words
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Article125 1932-07-26 15 £1,150 Four-yearly Imperial Grant This week a note on the work and finance of the Empire Marketing Board has been published writes the Free Press London Correspondent on July 13> It is a statement of research and other grants approved by the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs125 words
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Article176 1932-07-26 15 Further Call of Is. Per Share A circular letter to the shareholders of tho Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company states that since the last annual report and balance-sheet as at September 30th. 1931. were presented the company has been confronted with unprecedented conditions: the drop in the price176 words
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Article902 1932-07-26 15 A Case to be Answered Sauve qui peut and the devil take the hindmost is the order of the day in the British rubber plantation industry, the salvation of ivhich lies in its own hands and jjot with the Dutch, writes an ex-Dutch Civil Servant in LJnited Empire.902 words
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Article69 1932-07-26 15 A loss of £800 is shown in the past year\s accounts of Kent <F.M.S.) Tin Dredging, Ltd.. which recently entered Into an agreement with Gopeng Consolidated Ltd. whereby that company will produce the Kent quota. Commenting on this the general manager states that both companies will derive69 words
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Advertisement75 1932-07-26 15 d v] > ooo.OQfl Assurance In force over $35,000,000 < The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the StralU Settlement* > Eastern Life BuiJding, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C. 120,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance75 words
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Article412 1932-07-26 16 Missed Chances at the Stadium Pulau iw 1 1 i .1 I.C.F.A 9. There was very little public interest in the H:.st Dm -ii nntch between Pulau Brani and the I.C.P.A. at the Stadium yesterday, when UM former won uy the only goal scored in the n.ateh. Tin-412 words
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Article199 1932-07-26 16 Sinjjaporo XI Chosen to Meet Malaya Command The following side has been selected to represent Singapore again-t the Mala: a Command in the deciding match of the southern section of the Malaya Cup competition at Anson Road Stadium on Friday E. C. Cherrinatcn; Dinah. J. L Elmer.199 words
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Article147 1932-07-26 16 I Reuter's Service New York. Joly 25. Late?t basebal l scores are as follows: Chicago 7 17 4 Cleveland 9 11 3 Fortheifcill a home run for Chicago. Brown for Cleveland. Chicago 6 1G 2 Cleveland 9 14 0 Crowdly a home run for Cleveland New York 9147 words
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Article528 1932-07-26 16 WEEK-END YACHTING Prima Donna Successful in Cardosa Race The final race for the Black Swan Trophy was sailed at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club during th-> week-end. The three '.-ix metres cussed the starting line a lew onds after the gun on the first528 words
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Article225 1932-07-26 16 Island Club Defeat The following MC the results of the lourtoll match ;,iaytd on Svndrr i I the Japanese Golf Ck'b ever the Istend Course. Japumi players mentioned first. D. Uekuii and T. Iforita i vs. J. T. Smith and Bateman 1 N. Sugimcio and U. Inuiye 0 vs.225 words
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Article116 1932-07-26 16 Under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church Ladies Work Party a successful tennis tournament was held at Firestone Park when 45 couples took part. The winners were Miss Coveney and Mr. Elliot and the runners up Mrs. Cochrane and Mr. McFaxlane, Consolation prizes: Miss N. McKerracher and116 words
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Article29 1932-07-26 16 July Monthly Medal The results of the replay between H. Irving Jones. C. R. Evans and J. H. Addis was a win tor J. H. Ae:d1«!29 words
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Article1237 1932-07-26 16 THE LUCIFER SOCIETY Elkins Shares Fourth Place I From Our Own Correspondent 1 The Lucifer Golf Society held their annual tournament, over 36 holes against bogey, for players from overseas at Walton Heath on Tuesday and Wednesday. July sth. and 6th. (the Free Press London correspondent writes).1,237 words
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Article468 1932-07-26 16 Nicholson and Hamid in Form The Ceylon Sports Club met the A.P.C. en Saturday at Balestrier and the match ended In i draw. Taking first knock, the A.P.C. scored L7B for nine wickets and declared their innings closed. Nicholson compiled a useful >7 his score including a468 words
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407 1932-07-26 16 The Indian Association met the IndoCeylcnese Medicos on the Indian Association ground en Saturday lrdo-Oylor.ese Medicos: S V Rajah Rampjara b Varma 7. P Rajaratnam b Varma 2, A. Rutnam run out 17. S. G. Rajahram b Ram Piara 1. N. Paramanthan b Ram Piara407 words
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Advertisement109 1932-07-26 16 I 1 as l !U0 »str^ J r v the c =2=ll==tf "IVJ )UTRB Its perfection of tone, easy and resp i r ai uon wj of design and its durability under the ti tropics, makes it the ideal instrunun. I Prices from 5485.0Q S. MOUTRIE Co, li (Incorporated in109 words
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