The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 September 1932
1932-09-24
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-09-24 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 1:5,760. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article390 1932-09-24 1 The latest reports concerning the kidnapping of Mrs. Pawley and Mr. Corkran state that it Has done on the secret instructions of Chung Hsueh-liang. The bandits have reiterated their ransom demand Page 11. The De Valera Cabinet, annoyed at Mr. os^Tme's scathing criticism, has threatened to arrest390 words
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Article994 1932-09-24 1 Quicquld agunt homines noslrl cst fa*~igo Libelli .enal. It is really a bit of a shame to pull the leg of Punka walla 5 owner over what was really a righteous act, but Gold Cups rarely gft .so badly treated so early m their careers that994 words
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Advertisement203 1932-09-24 1 BIGIA TEA Bringi the freshness and fragrance of the ala y a n gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. TO-DAY'S ATTRACTIONS RIJSTAFFEL 13.30 to 3. p.m. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE 9.30 pjn. to Midnight GRILL-SPECIAL DISH TO-MORROW203 words
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Advertisement68 1932-09-24 1 EUROPE HOTEL f"~ SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL WINES DINNER DANCES ARE HELD EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SAIURDAY. -a—--^-——. Telephone 5341 (4 LINES). For health strength Drink milk and eat HO VIS BREAD SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. JUST IN wew ivti i:vr OP CHINESE TWISTED GRASS MATTINGS In all sizes68 words
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Advertisement131 1932-09-24 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Horlick's malted mtlk Page 4. New books at Malaya Publishing HousePage 20. The deli^Pte charm of- Bachelor cigarettesPage 13 The new Beer Price > from the Malayar Brewery Page 20. Insure against accidents by taking out s "Gaflac" policy Page 10. CHRYSLER RIDING EASE RAFFLES^ HOTEL SUNDAY, SEPT.131 words
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Advertisement11 1932-09-24 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article113 1932-09-24 2 Sherlock Holmes at the Capitol To-night The well-known dHactlve story "Sign of Four" from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes scries will comr.er.ee a season at The Capitol to-day. This is a British production directed by Graham Cutts. the well-known English producer, and features the eminent113 words
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Article98 1932-09-24 2 Bankruptcy Petition Withdrawn An application for leave to withdraw a petition m bankruptcy against Dr. K. K. Pathy, a Municipal Commissioner, wts granted by Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. The motijn first came up a fortnight ayo, when counsel for the petitioning98 words
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Article76 1932-09-24 2 Compradore Kidnapped From Ship Tientsin, Sept. 18. A daring case of kidnapping was reported from Tangku last night, when about 20 armed plain -clothes men appeared at Jardine's Wharf, and manned all exits. Six men boarded the steamer Tingsang and captured the eompradore and stevedore, and then withdrew76 words
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Article34 1932-09-24 2 Saturday, September 24th In the Chief Justice's Chambers at 11 ajm. Clv\l Procedure Code Revision Committee MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH. Before Mr. Justin- Whitley m the 2nd. Court tut 1 1 si. m.34 words
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Advertisement443 1932-09-24 2 CORNOL" CORN REMOVER. CURES CORNS WITHOUT PAIN. Corns removed after a lew days treatment. Price 75 cents per bottle. Obtainable from all Chemists and Stores. Distributors MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Wholesale and Retail Chemists. All wholesale enquiries to be addressed to MEDICAL HALL. LTD.. Wholesale Dept., 20b Collyer Ouav. BUSINESS CARDS.443 words
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Advertisement600 1932-09-24 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 m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Construction of drains at Lorong A, East Coast. Date of Closing. 4 p.m. September 26th.600 words
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Advertisement427 1932-09-24 2 SUNSHINE WITH ADDED VITAMIN D cherub I?\7I?PV IVfriTUc^n A SUNSHINE GLAXO BABY I2> V Ci f\ f V J |f £j t\ should Know that "It satisfies •Makes sound bone 1 "•Prevent* rickets* 'Prevents constipation* *Is more easily digested* T^TX"^ 'Sound teeth cut without trouble* I^l **J I Saves baby427 words
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Advertisement332 1932-09-24 2 BRONCHITIS CATARRH 'yHK etiquette of the -^tijfi**^^, medical profession j^^^ entirely fails to restrain M L doctors' spontaneous fl Jf outbursts of personal WflM IF testimony to the efficacy of the one liquid remed\ for Bronchitis and Asthma which a Royal Physician lias endorsed. WILL YOU CONTINUE jf», TO SUFFER332 words
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Miscellaneous336 1932-09-24 2 TMK WKKK Saturday. 24th. High Water 05.10 6.3 ft.. 15.27 7.6 ft. Malaya Command Rifle meeting at K.L., .second day. Annual general meeting of Tambalak Rubber Estates Ltd.. Hong Kong Bank Chambers, noon. Cricket: S.R.C. vs. Raffles Institution. SRC. ground. Football: M.P.A. Cup Tie: Geylang United vs. D,arul Khair C.336 words
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Article101 1932-09-24 3 "•N Mine Disaster m Which Eleven were Killed n et Llwynypia Colliery, GlamorJannary 25th.. when n persons is attributed by Sir Henry Waltor of Mines, to "the striking for the purposes of smoking." r *Port he criticises the way m which ■arned out. and says the rescue onducted101 words
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Article108 1932-09-24 3 C 3 at Kingston for driving a pel hour, pleaded: "I was bad- speedometer, which was only mik's an hour." the Labour Party headquarters tome, W stminster. are to have H "1 per cent m salaries and 1 applies to Mr. Arthur Hender--1 tol? of the party. Uth was so108 words
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Article274 1932-09-24 3 And £200,000 Will Buy It Paris. Who will buy a fashionable seaside town m France once known as the "Queen of resorts and the resort of kings"? That is virtually what is meant by the offer of all the chief attractions of Biarritz, on the shcic:274 words
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657 1932-09-24 3 UNHAPPY OPINION CONTESTED Centenarian Who Prays For Death Men and women who have reached or passed the great age of 100 are only tco eager to disBOCteta themselves from the unhappy opinion of Mr. Samuel Clare, the Kings ClifTe, North•;aptonshiit, centenarian, that657 words
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Article345 1932-09-24 3 Man From Singapore and a Scots Girl A "martiase" over the anvil at Gretna Green ha~ just been followed by a second marriage cremcny m a London register office. Th? bridegroom is Charles Forbes Brown, ie scribed as a merchant. His age is 53. His345 words
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1231 1932-09-24 3 DIED AMID, HER LOVE LETTERS Helen Saintsbury's Lonely End Miss Helen Saintsbury, the actress, whose husband. Mr. P. j. B Rutherford, committed suicide a month ago, was found shot dead m her flat m St. Martins-lane, W C on Sept 5 It is believed that1,231 words
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Advertisement216 1932-09-24 3 before the culls of the day begin V f .ttti ntions to the < omplexion confidence m your appearance "'HAZELINE' Tradt Mark) SNOW" radian! beauty to the skin. refreshing. Nangnmy. An C~>\ \\< nt ba» for face powder <v^, CX .',,/h.nr. pttt /or tht V/ I/* f\ ,1/ Ch( mists216 words
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Advertisement102 1932-09-24 3 OisTTßjrrr/ I see how rich and mellow it's inimitable I cover y y. 7 m ISisfy *#ft*w tfr"^\fordoily use J <(l Brooke Band Tea Cua/i gcu'denJt'eJhneM/ M After all 9 yourself is the only person you can by no possibility get away from m this life 9 and may be,102 words
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Article641 1932-09-24 4 Finances Better But Much More Unemployment London, Sept. 6. The great controversy at the present time is whether the country is on the upward move or not. Opinions differ very widely, but on the whole there is a measure of reasoned optimism. Perhaps the641 words
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Article192 1932-09-24 4 The Morning Post Claim Re -Asserted In the current issue of the Worlds Press News there appears an advertisement m which the Public Ledger, published at 50, Greatv Tower-street, EC, and founded m 1759, claims to be "London's oldest daily." As the rightful possessor of the title192 words
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Article149 1932-09-24 4 "Cars Will be Bought m Suites Speaking at the Wolseley works during the Introduction of the company's new models to the motor trade, Sir William Morris made some interesting prophecies as to the cars future place m family life. "Families of the future," he said, "will149 words
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Article533 1932-09-24 4 "NOT A THING FOR NOTHING" No Free Trips For the Scientists Controversy has arisen ovei what has been described as an economy campaign at rhi.s year's British Association at York Mr. Thomas Sheppard. curator of tho Hull n.^eums, and himself a noted Yor!;&hire scientist, voiced the533 words
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Article246 1932-09-24 4 I Motcr accidents provide many curious oc--1 currences. but there is an odd one record«d this week. In a hospital m Farnborough. Kent, a young bride lies m bed making anxious inquiries about- her husband of less than a day. who lies m another ward. Nurses comfort246 words
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Article200 1932-09-24 4 A plea for shorter working hours and increased wages as the only cure for unemployment was made by Mr. J. Bromely m his presidential address at the opening of the annual Trades Union congress m Newcastle this week. Trade unionism, he claimed, had been a stabilising factor200 words
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Article32 1932-09-24 4 The vicar of Minehead, the Rev. E. P. Liddon, is holding special communion services at 5 a.m. on Sundays for milkmen and other Sunday worker? who are unable to attend regular oervices.32 words
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Article215 1932-09-24 4 Claims of Race and Individual Speaking of the practice of female infanticide m certain parus of the world, at the British Hygiene Council Summer School. Dr. C. I. B. Voge said that it was I not always understood that this somewhat drastx method had been adopted with215 words
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Article139 1932-09-24 4 Believed To Be Missing British Consul A human skeleton which, it is thought. j may be that of Mr. Arthur Reginald Lee the British Consul-General at Marseilles, who some time ago disappeared m mysterious circumstances, has been found m a practically inaccessible spot m the139 words
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Article165 1932-09-24 4 Paris. Bagatelle is to become a museum. This charming little house near Paris was built m two months at the order of the Comte d'Artois. younger brother of Louis XVI., not that there was any particular hurry but because Marie Antoinette bet him that it could165 words
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Article241 1932-09-24 4 "Nazi Menace m Mam Countries* 1 Ql I The plight Of the J of the new nn ol swept through t* since their ti. minar.t note m U >*ah IWorW c Whil" aumi". Government Jews, the .-p< ftki 1 become a Semitism MM I Economically. I many are241 words
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Article61 1932-09-24 4 (H)in« to Monuoln W Bijf QMM TatOne of the m»t poprtM v is Douglas Fairbanks tin 1 who arrived or. nt. stay two montlw Honl" 1 Afterwards hv pnpOMi for big-game hunting A new fashion In up this year. It is the prfc m aircraft for sunshitr61 words
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Advertisement311 1932-09-24 4 EXERCISE PUTS FRESH LIFE SgjjT l INTO YOU ff /^sBi vt ts^ ar(^ wor^ I a c same R V^\r ■V^H Swimming or tennis every V^^aJr^l BkLi evening, strenuous week-ends. I f^^^^^^^^H and best of all holidays. I V You feel at the top of your wL wtmUF form, and311 words
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Advertisement258 1932-09-24 4 -Women who^ Suffer You need YFASHITE Tired Mothers, Weary lllim^—i Business Girls, Pale Anaemic Women, all /"^"^■Bj^ find New Life, New f /<&K Strength, New Vitality 4/^ and New Endurance Ufi) through Yeast -Vite. -JF Dreariness, Depres- %Ti sion and Drooping =J^ y l, Spirits vanish! That <4* > *2jMk258 words
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Article804 1932-09-24 5 TALK FILMS OF 30 YEARS AGO KIOiINISCENCES OF A I'IOXEER Frightened Audience Runs Away ;<t I Ml the first man to show .:d Mr. Charles Graham. Rivmi; D Of UU oldest film memories .<: the Ph. /a Theatre. London d m rather a curious Wajr. It i v.v wtto •b:irnr-tormin^804 words
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Article848 1932-09-24 5 Rotterdam m Its Frame The house we live m. like all Dutch houses, has enormous windows; if it were to become a nursing home every room could serve as an operating theatre. The largest panes measure 6ft. by Bft.. and provide a magnificent frame for the view outside,848 words
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Article42 1932-09-24 5 Viscount Downe, of Hilllngton Hall, King's Lynn, and of Wykeham Abbey, Scarborough, left unsettled property of £252,668. and revoked a clause of his will which left bequests to servants as he considered it "unfair to add to the burdens of his successor."42 words
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Article624 1932-09-24 5 A PARADISE OF GAMBLERS How the Gang Plays "Pieimn" Can you play at "pieman I went to the j "wcrst street m London" to discover the "piemen" m their native haunt, writes a Daily Express Special Representative. I saw them all right, hundreds of624 words
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Article230 1932-09-24 5 Rector of Stiffkey m a Barrel The Rector of Stiffkey, the Rev. Harold Davidson, arrived at Blackpool this week, and within an hour had entered a barrel m an open-air exhibition on the Promenade, near to another barrel m which a girl is going to fast. "I am230 words
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Article82 1932-09-24 5 No Film Careers for Charlie's Sons New York. The sons of Charlie Chaplin, the famous comedian, are not to act for the films withiut the consent of their father and their mother, Lita Grey Chaplin, divorced wife of the comedian. This decision has been handed down by the82 words
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Article505 1932-09-24 5 £472,317 Paid to Hong Kong University The last account of the China Indemnity Fund was issued recently as a White Paper. Under an Act of 1931 the earlier Act was repealed and control of the fund handed over to a Board of Trustees m China. The account now505 words
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Article18 1932-09-24 5 A school of porpoises came close In shore a* Brighton, cad were chased away by fishermen In boats.18 words
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Article845 1932-09-24 5 The Marvel of Circus Transport The glamour surrounding the performance at any notable louring circus invariably captures the attention ol the spectator to the exclusion of a sense of wonderment at the splendid organisation that lies behind such entertainment. The "flitting" associated with the circus alone845 words
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Advertisement137 1932-09-24 5 j*"---— n GOOD ADVERTISING CREATES THE DEMAND Consul-General 's Advice to Chinese Merchants j The gcuds manufactured by the I Chiie«-e had not been properly adver J J tised. The public should, by means of j effective advertising, be led to use the I advertised goods. The Wrigley Chewin* Cium137 words
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Advertisement160 1932-09-24 5 I ow Gate <iL o^*^ R Milk Food. H *>>«*Z^SHB^^^ :fl o<fob«r sfh,l9iC. WjlfcOVi GATE build. 111/// h «alt><, strength and BEAUTY/ **********1111 l A Baby cannot be tru| y beautiful without perfect health. |l[| Glve y° ur bab y a chanc e to be beautiful and build up a160 words
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Advertisement53 1932-09-24 5 Healthy Hair Adds to Youthful Beauty Shampoo regularly with < ulii urn Soap preceded l.y application* of i uti«*ura Ointment. Miis Mill k.eep your scalp m a healtln condition aisd a clean scalp essential to good hair. Sample each Soap, Ointment and Talcum free 'lponVcquest, from Muller I'hipps (Malaya) Limited.53 words
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Article, Illustration1665 1932-09-24 6 TT*HE adventures cf Karaslavia's king, Stepha Gregorovitch, and Hudson E. Greene efficiency expert, during their efforts to dispc* cf the Crown jewels, is the theme of the fill "Lucky Girl." which comes to the Pavilio Theatre next week. Directed by Gene Gerrart who is also1,665 words
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Article73 1932-09-24 6 Claire Dodd. who will shortly be seen m Paramount* -Guilty As Hell." doesn't hesitate to admit that she is indolent. She loves outdoor activity, but confines it chiefly to dOeSn>t Care to extremely atWetic^ She reads no fiction but a great deal of psychology. Lion Feuchtwanger is 1 her favourite73 words
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Article618 1932-09-24 6 A Pen Picture (By Sidney Falkenberg) A caustic critic Loves to tinker Witt broken locks and leaky bath fixtures Silent as the Sphynx, m strange company Steely blue eyes Compelling m magnetism A past master m the art of squelching upstarts, and other social pests Hates poseurs Wing618 words
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Article234 1932-09-24 6 Movie Studio Has To "Age" Clothing Paramount^ •Destruction Department" has worked overtime recently. Hundreds of spick and span, brand-new costumes were ripped and torn, abrased. pulled -and cut, and the painstaking work of scores of seamstresses undone, all for the sake of movie realism. The costumes were ordered234 words
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Article58 1932-09-24 6 The walls of Oary Cooper's dressing room at the Paramount studios are adorned by many sketches done by the star himself WThUe working In pictures he amuses himself aetween scenes by sketching for he intends mi returning to Montana his home state to mdeavour to picture the glories of that58 words
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Article1753 1932-09-24 6 AIR MAIL LETTER FROM LONDON London. Sept. l>. There is so much of Mr. Frank Buck ana Mrs. Frank Buck and Malayan tigers and the Buck film m the newspaper this week that I cannot very well ignore dealing with the subject m some detail. Accordingly I send a full1,753 words
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Article451 1932-09-24 7 i IIKAP-AND-OFTEN SUITS IDEA Four New Outfits A Year For Price of One i (iv. and high-class provincial tailors On opresd in Britain cf practice of Americans who get their suits ip and often. •peeehes made at a conference of the Master and Foreman Tailors' Societies451 words
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Article69 1932-09-24 7 Woman Pickpocket's 35 Years in Jail m 85-year-old woman. named ttrtng at Czens Tochowa. in Poland. i during some recent religious celeI picking pockets, it was found that leader of a gang of thieves and had the last 73 years in prison, serving '»r 20 sentences.69 words
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Article518 1932-09-24 7 HUSBAND AND CHILDREN SWIM TO SAFETY How Mrs. Hambro Met Her Death Mrs Kr.mbro. wifr of Mr. R. Olaf Hambro. the banker, was drowned m Loch Ness after a speed boat m which she had been travelling burst into flames. Mr. and Mr?. Hambro. v518 words
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Article83 1932-09-24 7 I Colonel F. R. S. Balfour, speaking in the Botany section on the Conifers of Scotl-ind, I said that there were only two native arboresI cent species the Scots pine and the yew. Th? oldest tree in Scotland, if not in Europe, wns j the ancient Fortingall Yew in Glen83 words
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Article1527 1932-09-24 7 FLYING BLIND TO SINGAPORE Mollison's Australian Flight Experiences "Instinct told me to fly on in the direction I was taking and trust to luck to trike Singapore." writes J. A. Mollison, the British airman, describing in the Daily Express his experiences during his flight from Australia1,527 words
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Article208 1932-09-24 7 Staged on Anniversary of Earthquake Tokyo. One of the biggest prohibition campaigns launched m Japan was staged throughout the country, the 10th anniversary of the Kanto earthquake. The entire dry forces led by the Japan People's Prohibition Federation, are mobilized to drive home to the nation208 words
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Article111 1932-09-24 7 Fraulein M.P. Says She Will Not Have "It" Berlin. Fraulein Toni Sender, well known m Germany as a Socialist member of the Reichstag has been described m a booklet as having sexsppeal—and declares she will not have "It". Three judges gave their verdict to-day that to describe111 words
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Article113 1932-09-24 7 S"ntenc» was passed at Seremban on Wed-' nesday m the case m which a middle aged Tamil named Muttiah, of the labouring class, was convicted on a charge of having be^n Jn possession of an unlicensed pistol m Singapore Street en September 16. The n^ciK-ed «*i<\ that he saw his113 words
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Article414 1932-09-24 7 A Peter Pan Day at the British Association York. Peter Pan would have felt thoroughly at horn. If he had gone to the meeting of the Britis) Association m York. For he would have fount a roomful of learned men learnedly discussini his own immortal414 words
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Article53 1932-09-24 7 Teetotallers now boycott the tram- M Alexander Brown, secretary of the Gedlint' Street (Bermondsey) Mission is launching campaign to boycott L.C.C. tramcars. becnu: they carry advertisements for intoxicatii rtrirk'. He appeals to the L.C.C. to give \J their "miserable fighting -igainst God" ar •eek to meet the pressing needs of53 words
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Advertisement71 1932-09-24 7 to Keep Fit Young. Vfe^v-aWif^ W i preparation "PHYLLOSAN" has been discovered which recharges the whole human organism with new vital force, rejuvenates the arteries and increases physical ♦•nergy generally. Start taking pfica TO-DAY/ OBTAINABLE AT ALL CHEMISTS AND STORES »l M :>U and $2.60. The $2.60 size contains double71 words
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Advertisement69 1932-09-24 7 AN UNDERWOOD PORTABLE Makes Your Mail EASIER to Write and EASIER to Read Bp^C^^sWSpj^u*Yß^ /^'wliiimSMJt^Bl I^Hf^^ U. PATERSON, SIMONS AND COMPANY, LIMITED. Phone 5991. These distressing skin complaints are sure outward signs of impurities m the blood surface treatment cannot bring lasting relief so remove the cause of the trouble69 words
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Article797 1932-09-24 8 Construction of the Quay Wall The new Telok Ayer Tidal Basin is to be formally opened by HE. the Oovernor. Sir Cecil Clementi. on Monday afternoon. The work was visited by Malayan engineers during their recent gathering in Singapore. The following notes on the quay wall of797 words
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Article543 1932-09-24 8 Thousands of Workers on Scrap Heap prices following on national economy. Lausanne and the successes at Ottawa have brought a real trade revival nearer, thoughtful observers realise that no condition of absolute industrial I health can be reached till the machine problem is solved. In the543 words
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1712 1932-09-24 8 WEST END HOTEL COCAINE STORY "Assisting Her to go to Perdition" A statement that she, had assisted Miss Brenda Dean Paul "to go to perdition through indulgence m drugs" was made by the magistrate. Mr. Mead, at Marlborough-street Police Court when Anthea Rosemary Carew.1,712 words
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Article280 1932-09-24 8 Account of Recent Sales Published Prkin*. Details of the sale of gold valuable from the Peking Palace Museum were disclosed by tht Custody Committee of the Museum. According to this announcement, altogether $388,140.54 was realised from these sales which I were made on July 23. 29 and August280 words
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Article238 1932-09-24 8 More Cases Than Lift Year Several di^tuibm tacts to children are contained Id xh< taBMl R'i v: of the National BoctetJ I Cruelty to Children 1 I I Pot the fifth year v; Ireports an increase m the I vtolom against children compared with 3..V.8 m 1931238 words
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Article72 1932-09-24 8 Rev. L. St. G. Petter. C Perak. was admittea to Batu OeJ on Monday, suflerinc lr. was successfully operated on y The oldest house in Pun to have been built 600 year* with demolition in the ■tatfllnf street. London is to have DOW I So* marks. The L.C.C. expect toA.M.Y; A.H.X - 72 words
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Advertisement20 1932-09-24 8 HAVE AND THE JlljL KEFUSE ORIGINAL tflSßm Rl SOLUTELY FRUIT H I THE SMA S H L IMITATION FRAMROZ Co.20 words
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Advertisement56 1932-09-24 8 Ruth Chatterton says: i r n. i' i I l] ||^^^MaßMMM^^^^^^ail fi j j i ii f l i l f-^rtJ-SzHHinii;^ "A successful close-up ifß^^HJJJ^^^^^^^^^^KP;" uCiikanCis eric very jjji' ||||^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ci?*^--^j»t"itinrt^iii:::^i:rT tj smoothest .skin. I Hfe, always use Lux Toilet Hik. f I/I cisysfib~*~ J> '-'^m Hk:. (Pdrtttnount StctT) X-LTS 152-288*%^^^56 words
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Advertisement202 1932-09-24 9 MATINEE TO-DAY SUNDAY 3.15 Tiii hilarious w^ v^s^ r^^r 801 player r.KIIISH AND DOMINIONS SvdnCY HoiKUtl IPRODVCTION. +»*U*b£at tump* oItiTHE MAYORS Preceded by I^^-F^ NF^T PETE NANDELL AND 41^3 V^/ o IMS RHYTHM BOYS Y^^/^S Gainsborough Musical) GENE GERRARD In the wonder musical comedy "LUCKY GIRL" KFSLKVATIONS PHONE 9 Q3.202 words
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Advertisement130 1932-09-24 9 AT LAST The REAL SHERLOCK HOLMES In a famous Mystery Thriller ■>:B' H"« ":Br v CAPITOL j 1' ■■:'»„»>■"■ Commencing at TO-DAY'S MATINEE 3.15 TO-NIGHT A BRILLIANT NEW BRITISH SHOW FOR YOUR WEEK-END ENTERTAINMENT Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Most Celebrated Story "The SIGN OP 4" An Associated British Production Presenting130 words
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Advertisement37 1932-09-24 9 To-Day Opening at the Matinee '•*M» v V SINGAPORE ak Fm^T mi mi > For proper fit and comfort you really need a pair of FIT ALL TOP STOCKINGS Only Obtainable at CHOTIRMALL'S 41-43 High Street Phone 7957.37 words
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935 1932-09-24 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. 1932. TEST FOR MANCHUKUO It is now nearly three weeks since Mrs. Pawley and Mr. Corkran were captured by bandits at Newchwang. the treaty port about 100 miles from Mukden, and there is no definite news as yet of. where they are or of935 words
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Article78 1932-09-24 10 Brigadier Yung Fai-ting to Visit Singapore Hong Kong, Sept. 23. Brigadier Yung Fai-ting, one of the heroic defenders of the Woosung area against a squadron of the Japanese fleet and several divisions of troops early this year, is reported to be preparing to leave Foochow for a trip78 words
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Article44 1932-09-24 10 Stockholm. Sept. 20. M. Hamsson, leader of the Socialist Party and editor of the Nytid, the Party organ, has been entrusted with the formation of the new Cabinet. The Swedish Socialist Party is a moderate constltutionaiis*. nn»T,(«.#u« Reuter WirelessReuter Wireless - 44 words
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Letter604 1932-09-24 10 LANDLORDS AND TENANTS To the Editor. Sir, It would seem that there is great need for some sense of proportion m this discussion. What is a landlord In England the backbone of the country :ised to be the forty-shilling freeholder; the man who 'possessed a freehold604 words
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Article282 1932-09-24 10 Mr. A. M. Kittles and Miss Nareenah Wright The wedding took place at the Singapore Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Stephen Band officiating, of Mr. Andrew McMurray Kittles, third son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kittles. Douglas. I 0.M.. and lat>e of Perthshire, to Miss Nareenah Wright,282 words
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Article83 1932-09-24 10 Queen Refers to Threat to Foreign Markets Amsterdam, Sept. 20. Queen Wllhelmina made a speech to-day from the throne which was the briefest and most reserved on record when she opened the new session of the States General. Her Majesty said the Government would promote international trade by83 words
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Article479 1932-09-24 10 ANNUAL MEETING o* 0.1.., Proposal t« Reduce Subscription The question ol former members of U employed and unable ship for financial n attention at the an, pore Recreation Cl yesterday evenun lM The H2? Ul BUB* attendance Dr. V. H. Norn, t, a suggestion to tl,479 words
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Article79 1932-09-24 10 Making Way for ff«f* O niters t »j Rur^ srT hwn P^ Admiral Sir MkfcMi Hodfw \Lmom* on the retired UM to taciht I of younger officers t0 t» Rear-Admlral Bertram Admiral. Rear-Admiral Vire-Admiral and pfeM British Wtnttm I Admiral Hodges has br< Chief of the Atlantic Fl.-.t79 words
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Advertisement203 1932-09-24 10 BOOTH'S ffl FINEST MATURED yfi se. of uavnd^ DRY GIN f^flj Mellowed with age. H^^* Matured m cask. i ©i,© ff I ||DKYOIV| reduced m price. fl^^^^l CALDBECKS WINE MERCHANTS. BY SPECIAL TO U.M. THfc APPOINTMENI KING OF SIAM. THE "EASI SMOKE," THE NOVEL CIGARETTE BOX This new Cigarette Box203 words
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Advertisement91 1932-09-24 10 INSURE AGAINST ACCIDENTS caused through RUGBY FOOTBALL, HOCKEY and other SPORTS. Generous Benefits include Compensation m respect of: TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABLEMENT $60— per week. TEMPORARILY PARTIAL DISABLEMENT $15 —per week. Annual Premium $35! Premium for 6 months $25; For further particulars of the "GAFLAC" Personal Accident Policy apply to GENERAL91 words
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Advertisement78 1932-09-24 10 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Sept. 23. Messrs Henry Gardner, metal brokers, notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £153» 2 (£153). Forward £155V 4 (£*****). The market is irregular. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows78 words
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Article78 1932-09-24 11 Kidnapping of Mrs. Pawley and Mr. Corkran PEASANT'S STORY Bandits Reiterate Ransom Demand Mukden, Sept. 23. Mrs Pawley have been Of Panshan. about thirty .!it: They are quartered In rid warded by a handful of uiving them fairly good unlikely to hurt the captives. i asint. whoReuter; Far Estern - 78 words
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Article88 1932-09-24 11 lOKIO RKPORT London. Sept. 23. Btl derive much relief from Iter message from Mukden. Lady '■■rr, it definitely more hopeful •atly meeting a man whom I !<i to ransom. He Informed !>t him for three weeks then h ased him Pokyo ((»rTes}x)iHJent telegraphs from Newchwang otate •.::<■ >■ riiiriaLs assortReuter - 88 words
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Article253 1932-09-24 11 I Newohwanc, Sept. 23. I 17 to friend m Newehwang I 1 Sept 19 Corkran says j "If the 1 m within four days for the I l»a\vley and myself you will 1 Ma reminder and later our I Una] statvment. I 1|(l will fc*' carrying thus note to IReuter - 253 words
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Article102 1932-09-24 11 'Mi.f.ii:vrt:!> London report 11 London, Sept. 23. j£| »aa caused this afternoon by |H paper piving prominence to a the Japanese Embassy m ttToct that it had been H rum Mukdi-n that the British and H| authorities had agreed upon "certain jH Wmmmm for the release of S| Mr. Corkran102 words
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Article58 1932-09-24 11 Sin Chew - Sin Chew I* nines* General's late lion* Kong, Sept. 23. •hun. who had been held l m North Hupch for over on Wednesday, because he bandit force to attack the i well known Kuomlnchun Christian General, Feng Yuto the Government during Pen* two years ago. He was58 words
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Article56 1932-09-24 11 Sir RoteH Ho-Tung m Berlin i&'b.-n v Berlin, Sept 23. ll 'np had a long conversation von Pa(pen yesterday upon tions and was received by ''"Jrg m the morning. •U address m Chinese for a lunching with officials of the and other Ministries and 1^ hopes that hisReuter - 56 words
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Article, Illustration193 1932-09-24 11 A SCATHING CRITICISM OF GOVERNMENT Infuriated De Valera Cabinet London, Sept. 23. The Free State Government is contemplating the arrest of Mr. Coograve under the Public Safety Act, according to the Morning Post. The paper says that the speech made by Mr. Cosgrave last weekReuter - 193 words
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Article202 1932-09-24 11 ('harming Bride m Chequers Wedding London, Sept. 20. Guests to the number of 400. many distinguished m politics, literature and science, crowded the tiny Congregational Church at Wendover to see the wedding of the Premiers second daughter. Joan, to Dr. Alastair Mackinnon. The couple met m the wardsReuter; Wireless - 202 words
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Article64 1932-09-24 11 Contribution Arrears Leading to Crisis Geneva. Sept. 23. The Council of the League to-day decided, to appoint- a sub-committee of three to examine means of solving the Bolivia-Paraguay dispute. Mr Hambro f Norway* stated that so many Powers are m arrears with their contributions to the League th-UReuter - 64 words
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Article96 1932-09-24 11 Geneva, Sept. 23. The League Council met at 11.30 this mornlr.p undci the pr> .idency of Mr. De Valera. The preliminary proceedings will be private. Th? Council agenda to-day does not include the Chinese appeal on the subject of ManChurl*. Renter. IRAQ'S ADMISSION Rugby, Sept. 23. Questions which are beforeBritish; Wireless - 96 words
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Article112 1932-09-24 11 Conservatives' Losing Fight London, Sept. 23. The Cardiganshire by-election caused by the appointment of Mr. R. Hopkin Morris (the Liberal member) as London Stipendary, resulted as follows: Mr. Owen Evans (Liberal) 13,437 Colonel E. C. L. FlUwilliams (Cons.) 8.866 Rev. L. Jones (Labour) 5,295 At the general election*112 words
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Article77 1932-09-24 11 To Protect Foreign Nationals HEAVY FIGHTING Gen. Chen-nien Routed m Big Battle Shanghai, Sept. 23. Following several days skirmishing m Shantung a battle developed m which General Liv Chen-nien suffered a severe reverse. He has evacuated Chefoo with his troops, while the Chinere police chief hasReuter - 77 words
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Article153 1932-09-24 11 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Hong Kong, Sept. 23. A message received this aft moon states that thousands of refugees are now fleeing towardo Cheefoo. a treaty port m east Shantung, from the war zone at Laichow. wher? heavy fighting is m progress between General Han Pu-chus troops and the Cheefoo153 words
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Article182 1932-09-24 11 Liberal Minister Attacks Ottawa Agreements London, Sept. 20. The Ottawa proposals represent a partisan and not a national policy and are contrary to the permanent interest of the nation declared Mr. Isaac Foot, Minister of Mines, m a speech to-day at North Cardigan. "We. therefore, are bound toReuter Wireless - 182 words
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Article157 1932-09-24 11 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Taxes on Manchukuo Goods Entering China Shanghai, Sept. 23. The National Government has decided to enforce a customs blockade on the 25th inst.. at all the ports m China proper, where special taxes will be imposed on all goods from and to Manchukuo. The157 words
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Article89 1932-09-24 11 Experts Approve City Plan London, Sept. 20. Eminent aviation experts and airway officials inspected and set their approval on the model and plans for the spectacular airport to be established m the centre of London. The scheme takes the form of a. vast elevated "cart-wheel" whose spokesReuter Wireless - 89 words
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Article52 1932-09-24 11 Strike Will Not Interrupt Service London, Sept. 23. There will be no bus strike In London to-mor-row, the delegate conference by 39 votes to 21 having accepted the companies' new terms, Involving no reduction of salaries but modification of the conditions of labour, including a sDeed--129 up ofReuter - 52 words
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Article120 1932-09-24 11 THE UNTOUCHABLES PROBLEM Gandhi's Appeal to the Masses Poona, Sept. 23. Final settlement of the untouchables problem appears certain when the Hindu leaders and the depressed classes' delegates visit Gandhi this afternoon. Renter. Poona, Sept. 23. Gandhi Issued a statement to-day appealing to the people of IndiaReuter - 120 words
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Article103 1932-09-24 11 ituffDy, sept. zz. Gandhi who has been removed to more convenient quarters m Yeravada Gaol, where he has his own physician m attendance, met the leaders of Mie depressed classes to-day and discussed with them for two hours proposals cf representation m the Legislatures of the depressed classes. High hopesBritish; Wireless - 103 words
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Article218 1932-09-24 11 First Step to Ultimate Reunion of Christendom London, Sept. 20. Methodists numbering 12.000,000 realised the dreams of decades to-day at a ceremony held at the Albert Hall for the signing of a solemn contract of union among Wesleyans, United Methodists and Primitive Methodists, together forming the largest ProtestantReuter Wireless - 218 words
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Article129 1932-09-24 11 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Rehabilitation of South China Hong Kong. Sept. 23. A three ytar plan for the expansion of the Air Force of the South was confirmed by Mr Lin Fu-yuen of the Canton Air Department m an interview with press representatives m Hong Kong yesterday.129 words
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Article94 1932-09-24 11 Sung At Funeral of Sir Ronald Ross London, Sept. 20. There was a moving moment during the Church service m London to-day before the funeral of Sir Ronald Ro.ss. the famous scientist and pioneer m modern tropical medicine, when a special hymn was sung composed by SirReuter Wireless - 94 words
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Article91 1932-09-24 11 League View of State of Manchukuo London, Sept. 23. The News Chronicle's Geneva correspondent draw 3 attention to a communication sent to the League by Manchukuo. which the League Is unable to circulate to the members as, m the eyes of the League, "Manchukuo as a state hasReuter - 91 words
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Advertisement115 1932-09-24 11 WORTH'S CORSETRY TO MOULD YOUR LINES INTO PERFECT SYMMETRY AND GRACE Model 683. Model 692. Front Bosk Corset, 12 inches high. Well (Tut Side Fastening Corset with All Elastic, Well Cut. Elastic In- 1, 10 inches Deep. Stocked m all sizes. Stocked In all sizes. Prices from $7.75 Price $7.50115 words
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Article889 1932-09-24 12 WHY DR. CHEN CHANG-LOK IS RETIRING Consul-General's Advice to His Community (By Our Chinese Correspondent). "I am tired of polliticaJ life," said Dr. Chen Chang-lok. Chinese Consul-General m Singapore, who is relinquishing the post next week, m an interview yesterday at the Consulate.' "After a health889 words
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Article96 1932-09-24 12 Seqivel to Tanjone Pagar Raid Sentence of a year's rigorous imprisonment "was passed on each of three Chinese who were charged before tht District Judge yesterday with possession of arms. The accused were arrested &s the result of a raid on a house m •the Tanjony Pa«ai96 words
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461 1932-09-24 12 SAMPLES WORTH £250,000 Half a Million Buyers at To-day's Exhibition British manufacturers are hoping to get big orders from Denmark, Norway and Sweden as a result of the British Exhibition which opens at Copenhagen to-day. More than 600 British firms are showing 1250.000 worth of461 words
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Article238 1932-09-24 12 Receiving Order Made A r< ceiving crder m bankruptcy was mad. 1 yesterday by Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell against Messrs. Hackett and Co.. on the application of the petitioning creditor, who was reprerented by Mr. C. H. Smith. The application first came before Mr. Justice Whitley some five238 words
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147 1932-09-24 12 At the orchestral concert at Raffles Hotel on Sunday night Mr. Monia Litter, who is leaving Singapore on Monday, will render Grieg's pianoforte concerto m A ;ninor. which was such a success at the recent Singapore Musical Society's performance. The Raffles Hotel management147 words
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Article66 1932-09-24 12 On the application of Mr. J. Laycock. for the petitioning creditor, a receiving order m •bankruptcy was made yesterday by Mr. Justice Terr el against Chop Kwong Pook Seng. This firm have recently figured In several cases In the Supreme Court involving large sums of money. There have been four66 words
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Article662 1932-09-24 12 STEADILY INCREASING MEMBERSHIP Amalgamation With Malayan Association The annual general meeting of the Singapore Automobile Club will be held at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Harrisons, Barker Co.. at 12.30 p.m. on Saturday. Oct. Ist. The report of the committee states The subscription rate was reducedReuter - 662 words
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Article190 1932-09-24 12 41 Finns Summoned to Court [From Our Own Correspondent] Seremban, Sept. 22. As the result of an inspection of the five-foot ways m Seremban which was made by the police, the occupiers of 41 firms m the town appeared In the Seremban Police Court yesterday, before Mr.190 words
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Article63 1932-09-24 12 The following appointment* m the Sarawak Government service are gazetted Mr. C. P. C. Macaskie to be Government Secretary. Sarawak, a Member of the Supreme Council, a Judge of the Supreme Court, and a Member jof the Committee of Administration; Mr. W H. C. C. Morice, Cadet, to do duty63 words
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526 1932-09-24 12 I WATERLOO BRIDGE MOVES WITH THE TIDES Scientist Reveals How London is Subsiding i York. S-. Pauls Cathedral is gradually subsiding ai-d tilting over. So is the Bank of England. In the last sixty-eight years the Bank has sunk by three-fifths of526 words
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Article87 1932-09-24 12 Increase Recorded For Last Quarter Rugby. Sept. 22. The biith rate, which had been en the decline m Great Britain, shows an increase m the returns issued by the Registrar-General for the quarters ended June 30. There were m that period 165.456 births m England and Wales.British Wireless - 87 words
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Article237 1932-09-24 12 Default on Monthly Payments Two Chinese bankrupts who had defaulted on payments to the Official Assignee m bankruptcy appeared before Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. The first had defaulted m the payment of an instalment of $15 per month from January to September,237 words
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Article81 1932-09-24 12 Iffley Church, on the Thames, a mile out of Oxford, is being ravaged by the death watch beetle. An appeal for £1.200 is being made to ?ave it. The church is visited by almost alii who go to Oxford. Captain Newling is painting- a portrait of Sir Sefton Brancker. wlio81 words
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Article273 1932-09-24 12 HUGE SUM STOLEN Law Partner Also Robbed Winnipeg, Sept. 22. John Machray, bursar of the University, to- i lay pleaded guilty to the theft of $900,000. cf Manitoba University funds, also $60,000 from 1 former law partner. He was sentenced to seven years penal servitude on each273 words
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Article301 1932-09-24 12 First Visit lo Or many Since the War Rugby. Sept. 22. The Prince Of Wales. \vi;ii his j>uite. m the Imperial Airways liner. Heracles. reached Copenhagen safely at 6 18 this evemn? During the latter part of the journey the air-liner had been escorted by 15 DanishBritish Wireless - 301 words
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Article330 1932-09-24 12 Singapore Repertory Players Edg.u- Wallaces thrilling gangster play "On The Spot" will be presented at the Victoria Theatre next Saturday, by the re-organized Singapore Repertory Players, and will bo repeated on October sth. and Bth. "On The Spot" is one of the most success- ful 'thrillers" of330 words
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Article26 1932-09-24 12 German Airman on Way to Shanghai Kaeoshima, S*pt 23. Von Gronau. the German airman, took off for Shanghai at 8.50 this morning.— Reuter.26 words
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Article242 1932-09-24 12 2,000 PEOPLE HEAR DEATH SENTENCE CHENG~KWOK YMr« BLACK BAND 01 Four Minutes Vntnkm i Hon? Kon« rase" Nearly MM KonK Court d 4 < MM Just,,. ■often* 04 te*tl 'Wmh :uring the m, ptv Road on M I 49 tencc Cht aowed and Mt tin r Half an hour ■>•242 words
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Article49 1932-09-24 12 CoMprchfiTirr PrapMh Examined l)> Britain Ruth' At the i Disarmam.iit C J »>vrnini: Sh- I pensive pro] \L BSTSI disarm lOM I I \aminpd by th. I had t\stabh>h. Powers OB UM MO -'id he had i hope that it- >J *^J future to initial. British WirelessBritish Wireless - 49 words
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Article97 1932-09-24 12 MONEY LENDERS VICTIM Bankrupt Who Borrowed for M M Boarding Hou.sf That he had M mother to BMO hou V^M the explanation n JM who appeared In I Z.ZM day beton Mr. J fl examination Hi which he my. M -j« that sum he tad •*:<■ rowed $300 m <r97 words
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Article53 1932-09-24 12 The tbUovtai i v 'm Paul ■taW -"Hi **M classical cow or Hot).' to~mon Part L-fllll Beta: MtftfMU P Selection. A Bulli .f l^ Part lI— V. Opera lihlll i Cti* Part 111.-A.vi,:' nfl Qolterman; Ballet M n )b p,tn di Valsr. adau'i- 4 Trojan53 words
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Article1299 1932-09-24 13 Mammon:! Takes To The Air London, Sert. 6. Ycrkrhiro C.C announe? that their total net for the season amounted to £6 346. an increase m las', year's figures of £1.0P4. The biggest attendance was at the match a^ain t Notts played at Leeds, where 19.808 paid 1 r1,299 words
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Article780 1932-09-24 13 New World's Record At Pitlochry Despite showery weather, there was an attendance of about 3,000 at the annual Highland Gathering at Pitlochry. including many visitors from a vide crea. There was keen competition m the various events, and a new world record was made by George Clark, Dundee,780 words
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Advertisement279 1932-09-24 13 irescriptiofi I if you are a sufferer from Eczema, Ringworm, Sores, m Itching Eruptions, Rashes. f or any form of skin disease jie D.D.D. Prescription. Jusi 1 few drops of this marvellous lotion and you have instant relief. Irritation and pain goes at once. md fo" applications will uiually effect279 words
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Advertisement197 1932-09-24 13 f™:-.;. "i^isSl B^i^B BK ...^^mß V V\Z/ <=>ZS \Zs\^lA^[y^'tsLy \^_^s* \A*SVf If If Is intrigues you the cool delightful flavour is always appealing. BACHELOR THE DELIGHTFUL CORK- TIPPED CIGARETTE JOHN PLAYER SONS, ENGLAND. Wl w^ ny H 6^ m |o I Germs of decay lurk m ugly film Prevent trouble197 words
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Advertisement1014 1932-09-24 14 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 STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. THE CHINA NAVIGATION Co., Ltd.1,014 words
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Advertisement495 1932-09-24 14 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'porc. Sails S'porc. Steamer HA CITY OP MELBOURNE For Marseilles, Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Sept. 3C Oct. 2 s.s. CITY OF KOBE For Havre, London,495 words
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Advertisement458 1932-09-24 14 P. fe 9 O British India and Apcar Lin* (Incorporated In England. MAIL, PASSENGER AND r<\Rm SERVICES. RGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S <oii,,> LONDON AND FAR EAST MAM SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA m Due Tonnage. Singapore. D* l"nru ef s"^ BANGALORE 6,000458 words
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Advertisement564 1932-09-24 15 0 S. K. LINE EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE TO I LOS ANGELES, NEWjjYORK, ROSTOV, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE I via NEW MOTOR SHIP "HOKUROKU MARU" Arrive. Leave Dae Las AnreJea Dae New York. PORT SWETTENHAM Sept. 23 Sept. 23 Oct. 28 Nov H SINGAPORE Sept. 24 Sept. 24 r.her particulars please apply564 words
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Advertisement351 1932-09-24 15 f'l. 7 if t ■9m. j I Sill V /if /> vS^HBB 0 IS In \\f\ mSml V y/ I Mr/ f rTjmMML——jL— «-flL4HslSaL.A__i/jJ MSSSa fT\ EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIA YOSEMITE PARK HOLLYWOOD GRAND CANYON Seattle dYrf^t S n F R R Z M^i^ A ANDOR HONG KON351 words
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Advertisement856 1932-09-24 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ TOBOALl— Saturday, Sept. 24, Koedap, Tampoetih. Tampat-Tinggi, Bengkalis. Seneboei and Bagan Si-Api-Api. MAROS— Saturday, Sept. 24, Prlgi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas and Rengat. PATRAS Saturday. Sept. 24, Bawean, Sourabaya, Padang-Bay and Boeleleng. TOGlAN— Saturday, Sept. 24, Pontianak. BLlNJOE— Saturday, Sept. 24, Singkawang, Pemangkat and Selakau.856 words
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Advertisement655 1932-09-24 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons). [Cargo only] s.s. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de655 words
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Advertisement723 1932-09-24 16 Kerr Steamship CcTlmT (Incorporated m usa NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston. ew y Philadelphia and Baltimore (\i :i Suez) Sails M.S. SILVER WALNUT Sept. 27 Oct Jf Nf n SILVERPALM Oct. 12 O, M.S. SILVERTEAK Nov. 8 Nov >c it "ot rates and particulars please apply to:—723 words
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Miscellaneous670 1932-09-24 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 ajn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 P-in. Kuantan (via Jerantut) except Sunday 7.30 a.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 pm Kelantan (via Oemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7.30 a.m. Kelantan (via Gemas)670 words
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Miscellaneous581 1932-09-24 16 CHURCH SERVICES 18th Sunday After Trinity ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 am. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. 10.30 a.m. Service at Air Fcrce Base, Seletar. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7581 words
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Article433 1932-09-24 17 Opinion of a Shanghai Paper Commenting on the remarkable change that has come over Hong Kong and its harbour since the advent of electric lighting, a writer m the China Press. Shanghai, says: Since 1890, when Hong Kong was introduced to the novelty of electric illumination and433 words
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Article187 1932-09-24 17 Italian Liner Augustus To Visit Singapore The biggest motor ship m the world. Augustus (32.650 tons), will visit Singapore early next year when she will make a voyage round the world. This giant Italian liner will leave New York on January 14th. 1933. and return to187 words
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Article141 1932-09-24 17 Invalid Stowaway Tried A novel scene was enacted on board the Mahronda m the Colombo Harbour last week 'a special sitting of the Joint Police Court tried an invalid stowaway. When the man was sentenced to a month's simple imprisonment he was removed ashore .n a141 words
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Article110 1932-09-24 17 The inter-island steamer Misamis, of L. Everett and Company, was wrecked on a rock off Calavite Point, north Mindoro, on Sept. 9., accordIng to a radio message intercepted by the Bureau of Posts radio station at Iloilo and relayed to the Manila office. The message was sent by110 words
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Article33 1932-09-24 17 The Oonte Rosso (Italian Mail) is due to arrive here on Monday at 10 a.m. from Italy. via ports, and will sail again the same day at p.m. for Hong Konft and Shanghai.33 words
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Article470 1932-09-24 17 Japanese Shippers Reach a Compromise A compromise has now been reached between the Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha and the Japanese members of the Java Freight Conference over ;the Japan-Java freight dispute. It is not yet known whether the Ja(va-China-Japan Lijn will agree to the compromise plan or not,470 words
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Article307 1932-09-24 17 How the Hindenburg was Raised At Scapa Flow Recent issue of the Transactions of the Institute of Marine Engineers contains some interesting notes on a lecture to the Junior Section by Mr. E. F. Cox. dealing with salvage of the German warships at Scapa Flow. Twenty-five307 words
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Article74 1932-09-24 17 On or about September 29, 1932— without further notice—the occulting white light on the existing lighthouse of the Tangjong Hantu Light, Dindings, eastern shore of the Malacca Strait, position Lat. 4 19' N, Long. 100 33* E (approx). will be replaced by a flashing white light every74 words
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Advertisement574 1932-09-24 17 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS (Daily and Weekly Editions) Bead Office 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephme:6os6. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. I h he, c P r< l mier morning daily m Malaya Delivered with the Chota Hazri each ?n°H r Tt g Latest news latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber574 words
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Advertisement19 1932-09-24 17 1933 HOMEWARD PASSAGES REGISTER NOW WITH WAC^S^JLITS WOO to TWAVCI SEWVICJI 39, Robinson Road. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION NO BOOKING FEES.19 words
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Advertisement241 1932-09-24 17 NEXT TIME YOU GO HOME */UL NCLUDE CuMKb's Mt wmU tmtm h| f ~/l I 7°°* itintmT. S M^ 1 H HI See the fiaert mmmtj la Hkm Cmwtow* f^L V^Bil Rockies Mt. Robwn. tallest of tkem ill yV_. iffl^H from \xomrj tniu tqnipptd Jor wprtm* V^JWI comfort v W241 words
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Article957 1932-09-24 18 DEMONSTRATION TO SCIENTISTS helmsford Greeting Seen At York Astonishing secrets of a new Marconi television marvel are out with the result that Messages typewritten m London can be read immediately on i screen thousands of miles away. Cable services of the world will be revolutionised. Business men957 words
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Article486 1932-09-24 18 CRIMINAL TENDENCIES REVEALED "Better Than Tests of Intelligence" Probably the most surprising question during all the discussions of the British Association at York was one that startled the joint meeting of the Psychology and Educational Science Section when they were discussing ways of testing the abilities486 words
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Article323 1932-09-24 18 Nanking Promises to Give £100,000. Canton. Concerning the visit to Nunking of Mr. Li ohin-kin. Superintendent of the CantonShiukwan Railway, it is understood that th£ linking Government authorities bflfPC promised to cs:ign to the Canton Government £133.003 out of the Bcxer Indemnity Fund for the complrtion of the323 words
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Article59 1932-09-24 18 A man riding on a Manchester tramcar m Valentine Brow, Rochdale Road, saw a motorskid. The rider was flung and killed. The man on the tramcar got off and Joined the crowd which had quickly gathered. He pushed his way to the front and found that the dead rider, Lewis59 words
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Article945 1932-09-24 18 T.U. C - T.U.C. BY POLICY NO REMEDY FOR CRISIS General Council's Report To Coming Congress Pungent comment on the political situation appears m the annual report of the Trades Union Congress General Council. The Government's "economy" policy, it states, has taken the form of restrictions on trade high taxation, and945 words
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Article131 1932-09-24 18 I Jury Convict m Insurance Murder Case San Francisco. Frank J. Egan. former public defend?r, and Albert Tinning, an ex-convict were convicted' by a jury of first degree murder with leniency recemmended. which means life imprisonment. The jurors had deliberated for more than 70 hours over the131 words
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Article68 1932-09-24 18 A Japanese- Ma nchukuo Institution Plans are afoot among certain Manchurian and Japanese financiers for the establishment of an industrial bv.nk m Manchmia with a capital of Yen. 10,000,000. The object is to provide a money organ for the development of industries m Manchuria and Mongolia. The bank68 words
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Article49 1932-09-24 18 Mr. George Robey, who some years ago appeared as Sancho Panza m a silent film entitled "Don Quixote", will again play the part m the talking version. The part of Don Quixote is 1 to be taken by M. Cnaliapin. Robey has grown a beard for the purpose. i49 words
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Advertisement880 1932-09-24 18 BANKS AND INSVRa^ THE YOKOHAMA SPFf? BANK, LTD. E (Established mi n 18w Capital Subscribed <Ful.y p aid up) Reserve Fund V io OoOoju President k k^^ I, 1184 Vice-President X TakeucW fta Head Offirr Yokoh,! Singapore Branch U a »,T w LON,>ov; A J VK •>* Westminster Bank, LM880 words
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Miscellaneous492 1932-09-24 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which csn be received in Singapore I 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." 1 Tanjong Priok, 21492 words
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Article736 1932-09-24 19 Chairman on Financial Position The fifU'-nth annual general meeting of the g Bobber Company. Limited, was held fh<- offices of the accountants, H Derrick and Co.. Hongkong Bank Cham- Q Wong took the chair and i mi Messrs. E. A. Elias, W. E. tnd H B Constable. In736 words
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Article269 1932-09-24 19 Results of Past Year's Working The annual meeting of The Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Limited, will be held at the Company's office at 12.30 p.m. on Friday. Sept. 30. The directors' nineteenth report to the shareholders states: Revenue account. The premium income less reinsurances and commissions amounts to269 words
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Article44 1932-09-24 19 Mr. W. J. Turner - Socialism is not politics: it is the end of politics— Mr. J. Middleton Murry. The Queen's Hall is a stuffy relic of VicI torian days, when discomfort and ugliness were supposed to be morally beneficial in some obI scure way. Mr. W. J. Turner44 words
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Article150 1932-09-24 19 Changes m Representative Prices Sept. 20 21 22. American Can. Com. 507* 57% 55 Am. T'phone and T'graph 100% 116% 114% Dupont 37% 42% 40% Firestone, Common 13 14 13% Gen. Electric 17% 20% 19% Gen. Motors 15% 18% 17% Goodrich 7% 9 8% Goody ear150 words
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Article209 1932-09-24 19 LEWIS PEAT'S RUBBER REPORT Singapore, Sept. 23. The market continued to sag until the beginning of this week when it took a sharp and unexpected turn, owing to a revival of interest from America, where commodities m general and the stock markets have again been supported by operators. Malayan August209 words
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Article345 1932-09-24 19 EXCHANGE RATES September 23. London, 4 months' sight 2 4 London, 3 months' sight 23 3132 London, 60 days' sight 2|3 15|16 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 29 32 London, demand 2|3 7 8 London, T.T. 2|3 27|32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1015 Hamburg, demand 165 New345 words
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Article30 1932-09-24 19 Mr. A. Lloyd James - It is not generally realised that there are many more people in the world to-day who speak American English than there are who] speak British English.- Mr. A. Lloyd James30 words
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66 1932-09-24 19 September 23rd,, 12 o'clock noon Buyers SHtan R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot 8 716 8 9lf Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oct. 8 9 16 8 11 it Nov. 8% 8% Oct-Dec. 8% 8\ Jan-Mar. ***** 8% Tcne of Market: Quiet Easier Latest Cable: London66 words
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Article89 1932-09-24 19 Yesterday's Alterations Bayers Seller* Jdris (ss) 6s 9d 7s 9d Kinta Dredge ($1) 95 99 Kuchai Tin Dredge ($1) 55 58 Penawats ($1) 53 b\> Sungei Luas ($1) 95 1.00 Ulu Klangs ($1) 75 80 Mentakab (20) 15 17 New Scudais ($2) 724 77 Vi Ulu Benuts89 words
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Article954 1932-09-24 19 TABLE I ACREAGE. STOCKS. PRODUCTION. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OP RUBBER, INCLUDING LATEX. CONCENTRATED LATEX AND REVERTEX, FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1932 IN HRV TO*. (a) Contains m the Colony a small proportion of dry unamoked sheet Notes: 1. Stocks on estates ot lass than 100 acres954 words
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Advertisement78 1932-09-24 19 Asscta exceed 112,000,006 A— ranee In force erer $3S,t— ,f 0 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la the Straits Settlement*) 7 HKAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building. Cecil Street. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27. O«d Jewr, BC The Company ha. £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England78 words
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Article, Illustration260 1932-09-24 20 Bradman and the Control Board WRITING CONTRACTS "I Intend to Carry Them Out" Sydney, Sept. 23. A piquant situation directly affecting Bradman, the famous Australian batsman, has arisen as a result of the Australian Cricket Board of Control's resolution that players, unless they are solely employed260 words
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Article192 1932-09-24 20 Cheers From 120,000 People New York. Sept. 23. In Chicago yesterday 120,000 people lined the streets to cheer a parade to the City Hall m homage to the Chirago Cubs who hr.ye just won the National Leagu? pennant. The parade was led by the conquering heroes themselves.192 words
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Article261 1932-09-24 20 Seeking Championship Double Miss Enid Wilson, the British Women's golf champion, is now m America to compete m the American women's golf championship. It is has won the British 'hampionship twice m British and the American titles. The American championship begin on Sunday at the Salem County261 words
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Article25 1932-09-24 20 The following will represent St Josephs •fto* u» King George V School ofSeremban f* the Jalan Besar Stadium, at 5 pjn £d T^*^ a <**** to25 words
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492 1932-09-24 20 MALAYA COMMAND MEETING F.M.S. Defeat Colony m Annual Match [From Our Own Correspondent-] Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 23. Representatives cl regular and volunteer t units came to Kuala Lumpur to-day for the j Malaya Command rifle meeting which com- menced this morning. Individual entries at 5492 words
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Article336 1932-09-24 20 Hockey, Cricket and Football Fixtures The following will represent the V.M.C.A. 3rd hockey team against the Bombay Sports Club on the V.M.C.A. ground on Wednesday, at 5 p.m.: P. S Brown. J. Duclos, Lee Tuck Soon, Lim Fook Loong. D. T. Hunt. Lieu Yeo Hian! E. K. Yzelman.336 words
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Article103 1932-09-24 20 Honorary Lady Members Meeting A meeting of the lady members of Keppel Crolf Club will be held at the Club House at 6.30 p.m. on October 3rd, to discuss the advisability of amending the present Rules of the Club so as to allow of a Ladies' Committee103 words
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Article734 1932-09-24 20 Interesting Final For Da-eng Makkah Shield Kampong Gelam 2: Geylang. 0. After having been finalists for the last three years, Kampong Glam Malay School at last won the Da-eng Makkah Football Shield In fine fashion from the Geylang Malay School at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. A734 words
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Article142 1932-09-24 20 Three particularly attractive charity matches have been arranged to be played at Anson Road, with the object of helping the European and Non-European Unemployment Funds. One will be a return meeting between the Cup finalists, the Malays and the Air Force, and will be played next Friday.142 words
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Article46 1932-09-24 20 The following are the Garrison Golf Club fixtures for October. tJT^L 27th *<**«>*** and band night; Navy Cup to be played during the «th and 9th, men's monthly medal (bogey)Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 12th andis*/ l,(b««ey); Sunday Oct. lath, mak* «th, mixed foursomes competWofir^^46 words
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Article661 1932-09-24 20 YESTERDAY'S TRIAL MATCH Several Newcomers on View Whites 3 Colours 1. The first of the S.C.C. hockey trials, held last night on the padang, did not produce any outstandingly brilliant performance, but it certainly served to show that the Club will have at its disposal this661 words
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Article287 1932-09-24 20 To-day's League Football Matches Matches m the English and Scottish Football Leagues to-day are: Division I. Arsenal vs. Everton. Birmingham vs. Blackburn R.. Chelsea vs. Newcastle United. Hudflersneld T. vs. Wolverhampton W.. Leicester C. vs. Middlesbrough. Liverpool vs. Bolton W.. Manchester C. vs. Blackpool. Portsmouth vc. AstonReuter - 287 words
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Article30 1932-09-24 20 Miss "Dot" Shirley, an 18-year-old English ffarl, ha* won one of the most gruelling "marathon" dance, ever held In Europe. She danced 1.010 hoars with her American partner m Toulouse.30 words
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