The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 October 1932
1932-10-27
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-10-27 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,788. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article383 1932-10-27 1 Europe will be Fascist in ten years, says Mussolini Page 9. Two arrests have been made as a sequel to the daring mall-bag' robbery at Fusion —Page 8. Mr. George Lansbury has been elected leader of the Labour Party Page 9. Though sterling has slumped the purchasing383 words
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Article1840 1932-10-27 1 She was a very modern young lady. She tiad pinkly manicured finger nails, finely pluck:d eyebrows, and multi-coloured lips, and she >moked innumerable cigarettes through a long vory holder Which all goes to prove that she fvas a very Modern Young Lady. I am an old-fashioned young man. rapidly1,840 words
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Advertisement228 1932-10-27 1 lUGIA TEA (brings the freshness I and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL. wltto Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water. j SINGAPORE mm hi i>aily REPERTORY grill-special dollab LVNCH PLAYERB D,SH I SIMPSON l Will present J Grilled Surrey Capon228 words
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Advertisement255 1932-10-27 1 Positively Your Last Chance To Enjoy Yourself At The EUROPE HOTEL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th REAL <;A__LA MIGHT SPECIAL DECORATIONS. Special Dinner, Dance Cabaret $3. EXTENSION TUX A.M. EARLY RESERVATIONS ADVISABLE. Telephone 5341 (4 Lines). H. R. WARING, Special Manager. FOIMTAIX PEXS AND PEMCIL SETS •*^**W^^ 4Lv lini j/* JW; rT^255 words
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Advertisement101 1932-10-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Honeysuckle Cream Page 2. •4711" Eau de Cologne Page 9. Bom-d of Licensing Justices Page 2. Something different in calendars Page 1. CHRYSLER! SATISFACTION I UNPRECEDENTED CLEARANCE SALE. CHINESE CURIOS, EMBROIDERIES, etc. GOING FOR A SONG. An Inspection at CHEONG REE AND CO., NO, 57, HIGH STREET, will101 words
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Advertisement11 1932-10-27 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article72 1932-10-27 2 Monday. Oct. 17. HE. Mr. A. F. Richards had luncheon at Government House. m Tuesday, Oct. 18. Mr. E. Gerelli and Capitano di Corvetta Luigi Corsi had luncheon at Government House. Wednesday, Oct. 1». His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council held at the Council72 words
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Article1760 1932-10-27 2 (Continued from Page 15 > way as they have been drawn up for many years in the past and the same accusation has never been raised before. Mr. Oraburn: Probably because I have not been here to make it. Capt. Snow: I feel myself that It1,760 words
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Article111 1932-10-27 2 Death of Wife of Former Governor of Philippines St. Louis, Oct. 18. Mrs. Helen Brooks Davis, wife of Mr. Dwight F. Davis, former Governor-General of the Philippines and former Secretary of War. died in Berlin, according to advices received at the Davis home here to-day. Mrs. Davis111 words
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Advertisement519 1932-10-27 2 JUST ARRIVED An ally skin is a hindrance to most ladies MAX FACTOR'S HONEYSUCKLE CREAM overcomes tht> unnatural condition It is a special BEAUTY AID which acts both as a CORRECTIVE a POWDER FOUNDATION. Obtainable at The Federal Dispensary Ltd. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) Successors to Timms Dispensary Ltd. 8, Raffles519 words
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Advertisement668 1932-10-27 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders. NOTICE is hereby given that tender* 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 approx. 8.000 Gunny Bags to the Gas Dept. for 1933. Tender Deposit $50668 words
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Advertisement402 1932-10-27 2 NOTICES. BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES, SINGAPORE. Notice of Meetinu. The quarterly sessions of t» Licensing Justices for the Singapore will be held in the 1. Court. Singapore, at Ml p m December 19th. 1932 2. All applications for Pui Billiard Room Licences, and for the removal, transfer licences previously held402 words
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Miscellaneous179 1932-10-27 2 THE WEEK Thursday, 27th. High Water, 08.39, 7.6ft., 19.40, B.oft. Hockey: Ceylon S.C. v.s. Indian Association. at Balestier. Football: S.C.F.A. League Chinese C.A.A. vs. St. Mathew's Y.P.G., Jalan Besar. Rugby: Public Services A vs. Raffles College. Duneam Road. St. Andrew's Society practice dance. Adelphi Hotel. 5.45 p.m. Interport Rowing Regatta.179 words
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Article944 1932-10-27 3 SIDELIGHTS ON GRAND HOTEL How the Stars Were Got— and Kept Together "We've got to make a million dollars quickly," said Irving Thalberg. The young head of the Metro -GoldwynMayer Company was worried. The depresssicn had begun to encircle even his group, the most powerful in944 words
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Article331 1932-10-27 3 AUSTRALIAN WOMAN'S IMPRESSIONS The Most Interesting Town of the East "I think the most wonderful private home we saw was a bachelor's home in Singapore." said Mrs. W. F. Harrison, of Adelaide, interviewed on her return to Australia after a visit to the East. "I had331 words
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Article312 1932-10-27 3 Death of Former Siccawei Director News of the death of Father Louis Free has been received at Shanghai. As Director of the Siccawei Observatory, Father Fioc had laboured there for ha'f a century in the cause of safe navigation, says the N.C.D. News. His work known and312 words
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Article173 1932-10-27 3 Retiring Common Serjeant to Write a Book Sir Henry Dickens. K.C., the Common Serjeant of London, who has just sat for the last time as a Judge at the Old Eailey, may devote some of the leisure of hi retirement to writing of his 59 years' experience173 words
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Article142 1932-10-27 3 "Unfortunately for Garbo's peace of mind, she is also an actress of uncanny ability. That is the only unusual thing about her. "She is a very tired, very shy person who has long?d for a holiday." Thus ends the Garbo myth. HOLLY WOODEN The film itself was shown at the142 words
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Article235 1932-10-27 3 The French Government and the Deficit Paris, Oct. 20. The chances of M. Hen-lot's Ministry surviving the re-as.x'mb]y of the Chamber is not deemed particularly rocy In some quarters which are usually fairly friendly to him. Thus the Populaire writes openly of the possibility of an imminent235 words
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Article18 1932-10-27 3 Mr. J. W. Simmons, late Resident, Selangor, has purchased a bouse at Tlcehurst on the border* of Kent.18 words
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Article99 1932-10-27 3 Winners of first and second class diploma* In the exhibition of women's work held last week at the Y.W.C.A. are notified that Ladfer S.o.t will present the diplomas on Thursday, November 17th, 5.30 p.m. at the Y.W.C A. RiuMc-. Quay. All members and exhibitors who are non-members99 words
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Article71 1932-10-27 3 Shanghai, Oct. £5. Re-assuring news from north China states that there is hope of an early conclusion of hostilities in Shantung. Marshal Chang Shehliang. who is popular with both of the Shantung warlords, has wired to Tslnan and Yehslen urging the cessation of fighting at once. Fighting is71 words
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Article43 1932-10-27 3 Hon* Konj. Oct. IX The Ministry of Railways has proposed m loan of £50.000 from the British share of tfc» Boxer Indemnity. The loan Is for the completion of the Canton-Hankow Railway and for repairs to the Tlentsln-Fukow line. Unta» Times.43 words
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Article21 1932-10-27 3 Mr. Chung Ah Ming, who went an a twntmi and pleasure trip to Hong Konff, returned lor fVnang by the THawa.21 words
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Advertisement246 1932-10-27 3 INDISPUTABLY Y<y THE BEST FRAMROZ Co. Build up your Strength with KALZANA— j the Calcium Food Calcium is the mortar of your Health, the element that gives your body the power of resistance. Any real lack of this vital element will make vour body "shaky/* and spoil your health. A246 words
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Advertisement89 1932-10-27 3 TAe Importance of Salt OttiourUable pJBBfc The sa^ cellar on your table can be the hallIj^&Jgjjjij maf k of discrimination if it is filled with the Rl^mflki finest, purest table salt in the world— <lry, JgSßju free-running, economical, CerebosScdt Man ufae tured by Cer ebo s Limited, London, England. EAGLE89 words
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Article, Illustration264 1932-10-27 4 NORTH SEA STORM. A photograph taken from the lifeboat as it towed two small yachts to safety. MISS BETTY NUTHALL. the tennis star, has taken over the management of a group of residential hotels owned by her mother and is at Covent264 words
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Advertisement265 1932-10-27 5 WHY? JACK'S THE —-BOY STILL GOING STRONG— (THIS IS THE Bth DAY!)— BECAUSE ITS THE GRANDEST COMEDY EVER BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN Gainsboroi/^ have gone one better than Sunshine Susie I See the BIG Show TO-NIGHT RESERVATIONS PHONE 6903 THE PRICELESS INCREDIENT OF EVERY PRODUCT IS THE HONOUR AND INTEGRITY265 words
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Advertisement312 1932-10-27 5 CAPITOL! J»«":»iiia1*»!iiWI«:-«i« LAST NIGHT of Paramount's latest production that Opens Wide the Gates of Hollywood "MAKE ME A STAR" with STUART ERWIN and JOAN BLONDELL With LVtesreRITKH" r i^Ws"7nd"^erPoß^"n I "SCREEN SOUVENIRS" I ■«>■..••... TO-MORROW Opening at Special Holiday Matinee A BRILLIANT STAGE and SCREEN DOUBLE ATTRACTION First National's Side-splitting312 words
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Advertisement89 1932-10-27 5 liliSM!l:h?i__— Genevieve To bin PAT O'BRIEN IN HOLLYWOOD SPEAKS To Morrow The Greatest Attraction in Stage or Screen History GjRETA GARBO JOHN BARRYMORE JOAN CRAWFORD WALLACE BEERY LIONEL BARRYMORE j LEWIS STONE— JEAN HERSHOLT in Metro Goldwyn Mayers— GRAND HOTEL IMPORTANT Advance Phone I booking must be taken up at89 words
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Article1949 1932-10-27 6 ANOTHER ARSENAL DISTINCTION How Derby Got A Point London, Oct. 10. Continuous, pitiless rain and seas of mud everywhere brought about a series of shock League results which sent the eight -home three-draws coupon speculators back to the comfort of their firesides with the feeling1,949 words
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Article105 1932-10-27 6 Lancashire and Yorkshire Cups Played under Rugby League rules the following are the results of the matches played m thtflrst round of the Lancashire Cup: Broughton 8. Wigan Highfield i, Rochdale 8. Salford 8 St. Helens Rec 5. Oldham 5. Warrington 24. Barrow 14. Wigan 14. Leigh 3.105 words
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Article461 1932-10-27 6 IS BOXING DYING OUT Recent Bouts in London We are getting very tired of boxin. beems to be becoming a decadent p count ry. iwrotv the Free Press London 1 1 •rretpondent on Oct 3» I mentioned last week f h* disqualification thiough foul* of iu> [< two tights This461 words
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Advertisement311 1932-10-27 6 M WARNING Vf ANY GOOD CARS HAVE iVJ RECEIVED A BAD NAME FROM OWNERS WHO HAVE MADE THE FATAL MISTAKE /W OF TAKING THEM TO INW EFFICIENT WORKMEN FOR W REPAIRS-AND THIS MISTAKE jf IS USUALLY EXPENSIVE. OUR FITTERS ARE ALL PICKED MEN AND ALL JOBS ARE UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION311 words
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Advertisement138 1932-10-27 6 m mmm uu I ■IFp^ than MARTIN'S You I Iwlf rrl. upon MARTINS Pii W IF" Sold by all Chemists Ft on ft M w by THE FEDERAL DISFEN: I RaiSes Square, Singapore Your Children! Guard their tender skins b% iisin^ I'nl irurn Soap regularly from the day of birth.138 words
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Article818 1932-10-27 7 Vital Point in $500,000 Copra Case Appeal COUNSEL'S OBJECTION World Wide Court Practice Wrong? Ii„ *._OO.OOO missing copra case," which ted l..r*e amount of interest in the nniinal District Court recently, came bete, Mr. Justice a kett Terrell yesterdav in the Mipn-mf Court on appeal, and after818 words
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Article591 1932-10-27 7 NAVAL BASE COOLIE KILLED Took Former Kepala's Name to Obtain Work The Coroner. Mr. P. a. Bourne, returned a verdict of death by misadventure at the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of a Chinese labourer who was engaged on excavation work at the Naval Base591 words
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Article106 1932-10-27 7 Razor Blade to Slit Victims Pockets A notorious Chinese pickpocket who had rerved two terms in the Singapore Criminal Prison for his dexterity in extracting valuables frcm his victims' pockets, again found himself before Mr. C. Wilson, the Singapore Criminal District Judge, to answer a similar106 words
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Article85 1932-10-27 7 Alleged to have knocked into a pedestrian and stolen his fountain pen, a Chinese was charged with theft before Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, the Third Police Magistrate, yesterday. Complainant stated that he was walking x!cng South Bridge Rond when the accused and another man bumped into85 words
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Article71 1932-10-27 7 A fight between tongkang men over the mooring of their respective craft had a sequel before Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, the Singapore Third Police Magistrate, yesterday, when one of them was fined $5 and ordered to pay the complainant compensation of $5 for damage71 words
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Article150 1932-10-27 7 as if the man was charged with cheating the whole $500,000. which was not the case. Mr. McElwaine then referred to the evidence of the accountant of the J. SO, who had compared entries in his bocks with those in the books of the accused and found they did not150 words
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2315 1932-10-27 7 FROM THE SPICK AGE TO THE ICE AGE Civilisation's Tainted Path to the Refrigerator COLD STORAGE THROUGH THE CENTURIES Another Debt of Humanity to Francis Bacon BaC n haS been creditcd with lots of things, among others the Shakespearean pU>s but untn vesterd refrt^r The suggestion was made to the2,315 words
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Article494 1932-10-27 7 "PROTECTION" MONEY Sequel to Trouble Among Seamen The trouble among Chinese seamen in Singapore when a European police inspector was assaulted some seven months ago. was referred to yesterday during the trial of a Chinese detective, attached to the Singapore Detective Branch on charges of accepting494 words
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Article692 1932-10-27 7 Story of Mystery Sinking of Lighter INSURANCE FRAUD Man Who Was Expelled From Siam and Saigon "It would have made a very good movie xcnario," said the District Judge, Mr. C. Wllson. yesterday, commenting on the story told by 11. M. Bell, a Eurasian who was692 words
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Article238 1932-10-27 7 Indians Who Heat Up Compatriots After a hearing which lasted over tw <! *y four Northern Indian; were found guilty y _'erday by Mr. A. C. Boyd, the Singapore Feurth Police Magistrate, on chargrs cf causing hurt to two of their compatriots. The complainants. Jamai Singh and238 words
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Article29 1932-10-27 7 Mr. O. Wi.eman, director and general manager of the Dunlop Rubber Plantations, and Mr. A. H. C. Allen, of the same firm, are expected back from home next month.29 words
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905 1932-10-27 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1932. A SUBJECT FOR ENQUIRY One of the most surprising features of the recent meeting of the Legislative Council was the quite formidable opposition from the Unofficial side of the table to what has erroneously been called the Daylight Saving Bill. Under the Bill,905 words
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Article204 1932-10-27 8 Mr. J. Polglase. who has arrived in Penang from Singapore, will act for Mr. T. V. May. Assistant Architect. P.W.D.. Penang. An extra copy of Chinese Consular Invoice in blue colour may be obtained from the local Chhicse Consulate -General if the applicant so desires. The fee for such certification204 words
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Article118 1932-10-27 8 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] vr«o„ r, London, Oct. 26. hJS—T* JHK? Gardner, metal brokers, notify to-day's tin prices as follows £15$ (S- 8 <f152%) FOTWard The market is easier mitifv*™^ j* 1 111 and Wilson follows- dayS rubber Drices as118 words
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Article65 1932-10-27 8 Two young Hylams who frequented the Singapore Civil Prison too often, it was alleged were brought before Mr. J. f p orew th* Third Police Magistrate, yesterday when tney h_.hi. W8 f .l tat6d that the accused in the habtt of "hanging about" the Civil Priaon65 words
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768 1932-10-27 8 CLAIM FOR $9,139 Counter-Claimlor $522,533 Alleged Negligence While the appeal of a Chinese copra agent against his conviction for alleged frauds on the Java Sumatra -Vandchna.its-i happij was being heard in another court, the company was engaged in an action before the Chief Justice.768 words
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Article181 1932-10-27 8 Cast For Next Week's S.A.D.C. Production The Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee are putting on their first performance of Austin Strong's three -act comedy "Three Wise Pools" at the Victoria Theatre next Wednesday night. Nov. 2, and will give repeat performances on the following Thursday and Saturday. By181 words
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Article43 1932-10-27 8 President's Report on Ten Per Cent Cut A report by the President (Mr W. Bartleyt as to the 10 per cent cut in Municipal salaries is to be presented at a general committee meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Monday afternoon.43 words
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Article469 1932-10-27 8 TOBACCO IMPORTERS APPEAL Important Ruling in the Supreme Court A judgment of considerable b portance was given by Mr Jus':. the Supreme Court yesterday came up on appeal from Ifl pellant was a Chinese. Onf convicted at Malacca on char and selling dutiable feob* on469 words
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Article167 1932-10-27 8 BUY BRITISH To The Editor. Sir. Reports h. I on "Russian Timber In Ml d **3' was expressed that r Imported are of Ru^ui. .:<■ m* l at a price that i products, m.-de by M< I ing a market to: I the consequences ot I167 words
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Article72 1932-10-27 8 Two Indian meu:. 1 in a case winch j gfl J in the District Ooill >fl J of Rajah and Son I 4 r M __3 H. Gulan Nabi. M -.->■ "1 intimidation. .-,.,«*> _B I It «m iftpi I sence accused open. 0 4 cash and72 words
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Advertisement350 1932-10-27 8 r "4oi *a** ALLSOPP'S DARK Munich Ihe Ideal Night Cap. OUUHBCCfc'S WINE MERCHANTS. BY SPECIAL yS^, ffijr \S/ l HM TUI APPOLNTMFNI dS^j^k KiNG F SlA>t estd li7t BIRTHDAY PRESENTS We offer you a choice of gifts from the jewelled creation to the inexpensive remembrance Our assortment embraces a wide350 words
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Advertisement34 1932-10-27 8 M rfM__.--.--i>-------l--.H_-.-M__M___-----.HaB WW ____r ____P^____r _____________^___Ll____________^^^^^^^^ DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. SYMONS. At a nursing heme in Swansea. South Wales, on October 20th. 1932. to the wife of G. O. W. Symc-ns of Banting a daughter.34 words
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Article100 1932-10-27 9 GUIDING HAND OF MUSSOLINI I Italy's Historic Destinv WORLD GUIDE la-ss Talk and More Action, Demands Duce Milan. Oetober U< mmtmti to the political e^mie. ot promised by M»s^ in a M H.-,». keee l*-*1 -huh M ,ilun trn POT u ,U .nnveited to100 words
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Article215 1932-10-27 9 Hut Purchasing Power of Pound is Higher London. Oct. 26. Irelea are confident of sterling rhe round of international rumour fiz7.es out. It is pointed that since if the gold standard long-term nt MCUrlilee have risen by lotv/ while the dollar value of about 30 per cent., but215 words
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Article141 1932-10-27 9 Fall For First Time for Many Years Lendon. Oct. 26. Ibt innoal report of Lloyd's Register re- j ttttt for the first time for some years been a decrease of 400.000 tons in wrfcl merchant shipping, which is now 'light:, leu than 70.000.000 tons gross. n* decrean occurred141 words
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Article105 1932-10-27 9 Roo>evelt Re urns To The Attack Baltimore. Oct. 28. tavern Roosevelt in a speech here to-day J n > d bitter attack on the Republican high ,ri i policy hampered by the fear lest the ■■fel people be diverted from the "decision already reached" and declared that •osly105 words
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Article57 1932-10-27 9 Success of British Exhibition in Copenhagen London. Oct 24. r Colviiie, Parliamentary Secretary to us Trade Department, stated in the Commons that he had been informed r^anlsers that the business actually ted at the British Exhibition at Copenwas In the neighbourhood of one million '-***** orders for coal57 words
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Article95 1932-10-27 9 SIR WALTER LAYTON RESIGNS Difference of Opinion With Government London, Oct. 25. i 1 Owing to a difference of opinion with the I Government Si, Walter Layton has resigned! from the Preparatory Committee of the World I Economic Conference Sir Walter Layton, in a letter to the95 words
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Article517 1932-10-27 9 I Rubber Paving Question j in Commons i I (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT) J London. October 26. Mr. P> i,iiv the Minister of Transport, i I J is consulting with the I>ean of West- minster with regard to a rubber roadway i J near Westminster Abbey. R t517 words
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Article101 1932-10-27 9 Constant Attention of the Government In the House of Commons to-night the question of smuggling between Hong Kong and China was raised by Mr. Chorlton, (Conservative). He requested Sir Philips Cun-liffe-Lister to consider what steps could be taken by the Hong Kong Government to abolish smuggling. The101 words
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Article32 1932-10-27 9 Uncle George to Succeed Uncle Arthur London. Oct. 26. t Mr. George Lansbury has been elected leader i of the Labour Party in succession to Mr. Arthur Henderson —Reuter32 words
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Article178 1932-10-27 9 SUCCESSFUL POLICE COMB OUT Part of £6,000 Haul j Recovered I London. Oct. 26. iwo men have been charged with mail bag icbbery at Euston Station involving £6.000 in registered packages. I rhe police combed London last week and ji.umerous pound notes from the bag178 words
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Article327 1932-10-27 9 Third Round Table Conference! in London London. Oct. 24. The third Indian Round Table Conference will open on or about November 15 in the rooms of the House or Lords. It will mark the penultimate stage in the process of consultation and co-cperatkn laid down in the process327 words
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Article126 1932-10-27 9 Money for Educational Purposes The present position with regard to China's i fulfilment of the terms of the Boxer indemnity agreement was referred to by Sir John Simon to-night in reply to Mr. Mander in the House of Commons. He said the Board if Trustees in j China126 words
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Article146 1932-10-27 9 Man Under "Supervision" Recognised in Robbery Suspect A Cantonese who failed to report himself at the Rochore Police Station while under police supervision fell into the hands of the Tanjong Pagar police in connection with a case of robbery and he was recognised as the man who146 words
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Article54 1932-10-27 9 U.S. Eagerly Awaiting Details Washington. Oct. 26. Details of the new Japanese disarmament proposals are eagerly awaited here. Official comment is unavailable owing to the complete lack of official information though official spokesmen assert that any Japanese proposal to reduce armaments ls assured of sympathetic i3tudy by54 words
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Article191 1932-10-27 9 Non-Aggression Pact To Be Negotiated MANCHURIAN "RIGHTS" Japanese League Delegate in Moscow Shanghai. Oct. 36. A report from Tokio has created a sensation in Shanghai. The Japanese Govsrnment and Soviet Russia it was stated have made arrangements to start negotiations for a non-arrression treaty between the191 words
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232 1932-10-27 9 Being Considered by British Interests (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Oct. 26. The Evening Standard to-day states that the London Tea Association is considering the Dutch restriction proposals. London. Oct. 25. Proposals for the regulation of tea exports submitted by the producers of232 words
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Article198 1932-10-27 9 Former Singapore Buildings Inspector Bankrupt [Prom Our Own Correspondent i Kuala I ampul. Oct. 26. In the Supreme Court at Kuala Lumpur today the public examination in bankruptcy of the engineering contracting firm of J. O. and C. Carpenter was conducted before Mr. Justice Mudie. In reply198 words
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Article77 1932-10-27 9 Plans for New Station at Coventry London. Oct. 24. The British Broadcasting Corporation's new Empire broadcasting station at Coventry will commence operations on Dec. 19. The Postmaster-General stated in the House I of Commons that it was hoped it would serve all the Dominions and Colonies. The77 words
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Article227 1932-10-27 9 Dispute Over Empire Theatre InstaUation Before Mr. H. R. Bull in the Civil District Court yesterday an action was begun in which Mr. Nathanson. a dealer In cinematograph sound films and equipment of 22 24. Orchard Road claimed $180.05 from Tan Quee Eng. proprietor of the Empire227 words
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Article110 1932-10-27 9 Sitting at his. meat stall in South Bridge Road a Chinese butcher noticed a Chinese walking by with a blanket under his arm. Recongnising the blanket as his the butcher attempted to stop the man who immediately. took to his heels. An exciting chase followed and110 words
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Article92 1932-10-27 9 Rescued in Exhausted Condition London. Oct. 24. Three naval officers. Lieutenants Colin McMullen. Keyes and Claxland, who, as reported on Saturday, were missing in the Channel In the 16 ft. yacht Little Owl. were rescued by Roman by. a Hartlepool steamer bound for Antwerp, where they were92 words
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Article183 1932-10-27 9 Rikisha Pullers Story of Hold-Up Allegation* that he was held-up. assaulted and asked to pay $10 to be allowed to ply his rikisha unmolested, was made by a ffklaha puller, before Mr. A. .W. Hay, the Sli^apore Second Police Magistrate, yesterday afternoon. Accused were two clansmen of the183 words
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Advertisement163 1932-10-27 9 Choose t Fragrant Gifts Let the refreshment of "4711" Eau de Cologne j^p' ccnvey. fragrantly, your message of Goodwill A^Tl .SJJHBI3, Add to y° ur greeting the sincerity implied by W___. that superlative excellence for which their i> _j£^£fr^£-l •4711' Eau de C. _cgne is included in cur m^^^T^ik X'mas163 words
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Advertisement1039 1932-10-27 10 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co Ltd. Steam Ship Co.. Ltd.. and China THE HUAKHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Mutual Bteam Navigation Co., Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP C. Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP C(^ LW. THE CHINA NAVIOATION Co.. Ltd. THE1,039 words
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Advertisement571 1932-10-27 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 Sails Steamer S*pore. S'pore. s-s. CITY OF KOBE For Havre, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Glasgow In Port Nov. 2 a*. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE For Havre, London,571 words
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Advertisement473 1932-10-27 10 P. OJ British India and Apcar Lines,! (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO I SERVICES. I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. tyl UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN>u NT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAP\\ P Doe n Uj* Tonnage. Singapore. Ton nice473 words
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Advertisement732 1932-10-27 11 O. S. K. Line. FOR EUROPE, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. »>u Saila. iondON MARC LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg and Antwerp via Colombo. Aden. Suez and Port Bald. Nov. 4 5 MONTEVIDEO MARV DURBAN. Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santoa. Montevideo and Buenor. Aires via Colombo (Round-the-world Passage £190).732 words
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Advertisement530 1932-10-27 11 to i:niori: FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY. SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA I MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive 8 pore. S*pore, Penang. N. York. Pres. Adams Nov. 7 Njv. 8 N6v. 10 Dec. 20 Pres. Harrison Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 24 Jan. 3530 words
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Advertisement881 1932-10-27 11 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU TlDORE— Thursday, Oct. 27, Selat-Padjang, Bengkalis, Soengei Paknlng. Siak and PakanBaroe. TOMOHON— Thursday, Oct 27, Singkawang, Pemangkat and Sambas. MABOS— Friday, Oct. 28. Poeloe-Kidjang, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas and Rengat. OP TEN NOORT— Friday. Oct. 28, Muntok (passengers and mails only). Batavla, Semarang and Sourabaya.881 words
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Article674 1932-10-27 12 DUEL WITH K.C. AT OLD BAILEY Factory "Zepp Could Not Miss" Astounding revelations of war-time 'spying were made at the Old Bailey, London when Mr. "X," who was sentenced to imprisonment for life as a spy, gave evidence. It was alleged for Mr. "X" against674 words
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Advertisement689 1932-10-27 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 8.8. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo onlyl i.-.. MARELLA ls one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de689 words
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Advertisement395 1932-10-27 12 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated in Denmark) Telephone 5223. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN Leave Singapore. Penang. m.s. FIONIA Nov. 1 Nov. 4 m.s. ERRIA Nov. 23 Nov. 25 m-s. ALSIA Dec. 14 Dec. 16 m.s. LALANDIA Jan. 1 Jan. 3 m.s. MEONIA395 words
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Advertisement173 1932-10-27 12 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC I* Joint service of PACIFIC JAVA KNQAI LIN and SILVER LINE, |TD to San Francisco, L<w AngHes an- s Pacific Port m-s. BINTANG (P.) v X mj. SILVERGUAVA No? m.s. SILVERMAPLE <S> .V_\ via Java Ports x via Manila. 9 loading direct fur Vessels from Pacific Pom173 words
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Miscellaneous723 1932-10-27 12 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 730 am Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturdays 7 pjn Kuantan (via Jerantut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. .Kuantan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 pjn. Kelantan (via Padang Besar) Monday 7 pm. Kelantan (via Oemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday723 words
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Miscellaneous191 1932-10-27 12 Coal Wharf: NIL VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Pagar: Albert Dock. Singaradja. Victoria Dock: Nil. Keppel Harbour King's Dock: Patrol. No. 1 Dock: Nil. No. 2 Dock: Perak. VESSELS ARRIVED Scott Harley. Brit. 193. from Si3ntan 26. for Natuna lis. 29. Maros, Dut. 363, from Indragiri 26. for Indragiri 28.191 words
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Article437 1932-10-27 13 UNUSUAL INCIDENT ON A SHIP QUARREL OVER A BILL Doctor and Passenger in Alleged Assault Tilt right ol a sh.p's suigcon to charge a .-■u ei.g.r ioi mtdic.il services rendered during a voy.tg. was the cause of an altercation bet.ee._ Dr. Tsang Snng-.ay. of the Blue Funnel .t mar l437 words
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Article138 1932-10-27 13 Chinese Sentenced to Month Imprisonment Thirteen Chinese ifimcn were charged be<cre C:v.t GeoiTrey Ficyberg in the Marine Ccuit OQ Monday with being stowaways en board the Lyee Moon which arrived in port fiom Hon.; Kon? at noon en Saturday. Three ol the accused claimed trial, while the rest138 words
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Article184 1932-10-27 13 They Made Him Go Into a German Submarine Clambering aboard a Dutch vessel in th° Thames estuary Captain Fred Paill. a Trinitv House pilot, of Gravesend. came face to fa*:e with the man who unwittingly betrayed him tc the Germans 16 years ago. In 1916. Captain Paill184 words
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Article126 1932-10-27 13 Seventy Drown in Disaster Near Shanghai More than 70 pasengers were drowned when the steamer Tayun. of the Tayun Steamship Company in Nantao, sank near Paochen bay on Thursday according to a telegram received by the company at Shanghai. The steamer sailed from Chungming at 7 a.m. for126 words
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Article18 1932-10-27 13 The Port of Alexandria is considering a big development plan on whieh Sir Cyril Kirkpatrick is being consulted.18 words
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Article2090 1932-10-27 13 AND THE MEN IN THEM j West End Doctor Who Knows All Navies by Heart "One of the most significant cnan_jes in Ihe Navy is the decline cf nicknames. Nicknames for ship:, and officers were once an essential part of the sailor's vocabulary. They are2,090 words
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Article104 1932-10-27 13 Per P. and O. Naldera from Japan and] I Chn. a Mrs H E. Gilroy. Mr. BortU ft£J£ 1 H vrtr v eU BOS C UnteSß Fri J s Ma J« F. H. MacL Young, ivjr. and Mrs. Harper. Mr. and lEi-L? Smith chlld and K5 Si 2104 words
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Advertisement606 1932-10-27 13 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS f (Daily and Weekly Editions) j Head Office: 188 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE, hone 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. I I The premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota 1 lla/ri eaeh morning. Latest news, J latest telegrams and latest ani noiimt-ment*. London rubber and606 words
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Advertisement259 1932-10-27 13 NEXT TIME YOU GO HOME °/jßi I NCLUDE Csnsds'i oew acetic rwoti la fi mßm See the ftoer tcasery in tke Caasdiaa f^ _A Rockiw— Mt. Rooaon. tal!«t of tkem all— Y^^ AWmWB/m from laimry tr_.t__i evoipptd lot aoprtme J V f^f^ PffoßoT^^^l Tranacontinenral tr.iru from Vaacoo^,. -A }ft fI^HT259 words
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Article2158 1932-10-27 14 Pierre Quiroule - SIX BLACK DOTS Pierre Quiroule The Mystery of the T by MOW you can tell us your story, Dick," said Ducane. "It will help to pass away the time." Nothing loath. Dick plunged straight into his yarn, and for a good hour or more he kept his audience of two2,158 words
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Article342 1932-10-27 14 The following novels were added to Raffles Library during the past fortnight: Beeding (Francis) Murder Intended. 3 copies. Bloom (Ursula) The Cypresses Grow Dark. 2 copies. Cutcliffe-Hyne (C.J.) West Highland Spirits. Dell (Ethel M.) The Prison Wall. 3 copies. "Ganpat" Fairy Silver. 3 copies. Hanley (James) Aria and342 words
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Article112 1932-10-27 14 Labour Resolution at Leicester London. "It was the most successful leg-pull in the whole of political history," declared Mr. MacDonald with reference to the resolution passed at Leicester excommunicating him, Lord Snowden and Mr. Thomas from the Labour Party. The resolution was moved by the most notorious wag112 words
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Article64 1932-10-27 14 From Wife of Chief Secretary of Bengal Government London. Four suit cases containing clothing and Jewellery valued at £1,000 were spirited away from a motor car left by Mrs. Robert Neil Reld, wife of Mr. R. N. Reld, Officiating Chief Secretary to the Government of Bengal outside64 words
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Article69 1932-10-27 14 Rare Pearls and Other Valuables Stolen Peking, Oct. 18. It ls reported that the Imperial Tomb of the ancestors of Prince Tsal Hsun of the Ching i Dynasty has been rifled by bandits. Opening :he tomb by a bomb, the robbers seized more ;h?n 303 rare pearls, five69 words
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Article47 1932-10-27 14 Hong Kong. Oct. 25. < It la persistently rumoured in Nanking that commercial and diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia win soon be resumed. i Dr. c. T. Wang, former Foreign Minister, reported to be proceeding to Moscow aa t binaa special envoys-union Tin** b47 words
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Article342 1932-10-27 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received in Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from342 words
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67 1932-10-27 14 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until j further notice DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 o.m. PETALINO HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays). FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital67 words
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Article294 1932-10-27 14 "Something Will Intervene to Prevent Catastrophe" London. "India may still be saved from disaster" proclaims a heading in the Daily Mail for an article by Mr. Winston Churchill, who writes that he Is convinced that the "Indian political classes are net going to be given Dominion294 words
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Article144 1932-10-27 14 Warrant Issued For Mr. W. Jackson A warrant has been Issued by the Hong Kong police for the arrest of Mr. William Jackson, rormer Hong Kong broker, who left the Colony suddenly a few weeks ago. The precise nature of the charge on which the warrant has144 words
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Advertisement659 1932-10-27 14 BANKS AND INSURANC CHARTERED BANK 3 OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by TOyal Charter) 7 Paid up capital hi 600,000 shares i. of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund £3,000,000 i. Reserve LI bility of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: I 38, Blshopsgate, London, EC 2. i Agencies and659 words
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Advertisement398 1932-10-27 14 THE YOKOHAMA SPFfnT BANK, LTD. I (Established in 188<3, I Capital Subscribed (Fully paid I Up) y I Reserve Fund °°0 000 President: K. Kodair. t e^" 8 50 000 j Vice-President K. Tak Head Office Yok. Singapore Branch 3l-a, <>Hlu LONDON BANK I I Mk H. Westminster Bank, Ltd.398 words
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Article3197 1932-10-27 15 UNITED ENGINEERS ANNUAL MEETING Proposed Change in Constitution of the Board CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW OF PAST YEAR (hange of policy regarding the constitution of the iio.k rd of Directors was strongly advocated by certain I shareholders at the annual general meeting of Vnited Bfiaeen Limited, held in the registered offices, River3,197 words
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Article432 1932-10-27 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES October 26 SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2 3 31)32 London, 3 months' sight 2 3 15.16 London, 60 days' sight 2,3 2932 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 7 8 London, demand 2(3 27 32 London, TT. 2.3 13(16 Lyons. Paris, demand 960432 words
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Article680 1932-10-27 15 Singapore, Oct. 26. During the past week conditions in the local share markets have remained practically unchanged and dealings in all sectins continue to be very restricted with prices tending towards lower levels. The chief item of interest has been the rather unexpected decline in the London680 words
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Article456 1932-10-27 15 AMERICAN EXPERT IN CEYLON Goodyear's Experiments With Uses "We have come out cf the** diflirultles before and we will continue to do so." said Mr. W. D. Mult-, the Secretary of the Gocdyrar Tyre and Rubber Company, discussing the rubber situation and the possibility of improved456 words
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Article91 1932-10-27 15 Yesterday's Alterations BnTfpi .sellers Raub Aust. (ss) 6.20 6.35 Sungei Luas (31) 87 90 New Scudais ($2) 62 67 Ulu Benuts (50 1 12 17 Dunlop 17s 3d 18s 3d Spore Cold Storage ($2) 2.60 2.75 c.d Shell Transport 2.5.0 2.9.0 United Eng. Ord. (10) 500 5.4091 words
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Advertisement77 1932-10-27 15 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance in force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the77 words
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Article682 1932-10-27 16 GOLDEN QUEEN WINS BIG EVENT Objection for Crossing Over-ruled 1 From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Oct. 26. Although threatening, the weather kept tine and cool throughout the meeting. The going was soft and owing to the small attendance, investments on the Tote were poor. The682 words
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Article106 1932-10-27 16 Proposal to Import 24 Ponies Provided ufflcient support is received the Committee ol the Penang Turf Club have decided to import a batch of 24 ponies to race at the extra meeting on April 29th., May 3rd., and 6th 1933 Of this number 12 have already been106 words
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Article55 1932-10-27 16 Match Against Combined Team at Perth To-day The M.C.C cricketers in Australia play the second match of their to Ur at Perth to-day 2 t Combinwl E v which Bradman -L?< Pl t ymg There no corresponding match in the 1928-9 tour, but at the end ef55 words
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Article732 1932-10-27 16 LAST MINUTE PENALTY GOAL DECIDES Gloucesters Falter in Padang Rugby Game A (M.G.. Coy S.V.C.. .6 pis.: Olcucesters A. .5. L may fairly be said that the Gloucesters A XV were decidedly unfortunate to lose their match with A Machine Gun Coy. of the Volunteers732 words
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Article263 1932-10-27 16 The following have been invited to play rugby football for S.C.C. vs. Islands on Friday, at S.C.C. A. Inglls; G. C. Ashworth (Capt.). W. R. King. N. G. Morris. W. R. M. Haxworth; D. G. M. Owen. A. I. Horsley. R. H. Cowan. C. P Burke, A.263 words
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Article58 1932-10-27 16 The Mixed Foursomes were played on Tuesday. The following were the best returns Mrs. D. D. Humpheys and Capt. J. L. MclntyTe 46 9 37 Miss F. H. Clarkson and L.t A. J. Mulrhead 46 8 38 Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Potts 47 8\ 38» Mr.58 words
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804 1932-10-27 16 THRILLING HOCKEY DUEL S.R.C.'s Trio of Spectacular Goals S.RX 3: S.C.C 0> Delightful hockey was witnessed at the Padang yesterday when the Padang Clubs Staged their first meeting of the esason before a Urge crowd. Fast movements, gccd crisp hitting and brilliant individualism, particularly804 words
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Article253 1932-10-27 16 Superior in Vigorous Game SCC 3; SJLC. H. i The meeting of the second teams of tiie S.C.c and SRC. on the latter', ground produced some good hockey, the exchan S es being fast and even. From the beginning the superiority of the S.C.C was253 words
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Article112 1932-10-27 16 CAMBRIDGESHIRE 100 TO 1 WINNER N Woman Owner's Triumph London, Oct. 26. Pullover won the Cambridgeshire Stakes today at the sensational price of 100 to 1. Another 100 to 1 chance Pharaoh 111 was third with Ada Dear second at 25 to 1. Result: Mrs. C.112 words
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Article158 1932-10-27 16 London, Oct. 25. In the final Cambridgeshire call-over prices mere as follow: 11 2 Dorigen. 100—14 Tctaig. 13—1 Andrea. 100 6 Galdennis and Pricket. 18—1 Double Arch 20—1 Glannarg taken and offered. 25 1 taken 25—1 Diolite. 33 1 Wyvern taken and offered. 33 1 Slipper, offered.158 words
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Article108 1932-10-27 16 Wales' Smashing Soccer j Victory I I Edinburgh. Oct. 26. Wales beat Scotland to-day m the 1 international soccer match by five goals J to two— Reuter. J The p round was soft following the morning's rain but the dashing Welshmen 1 1 had the Scots ail108 words
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Article60 1932-10-27 16 Goal -Less Draw With Aga Khan Cup-Holders Bombay. The Indian Olympic hockey team drew with the Bombay Customs, the holders of the Aga Khan's Cup. to-day. Neither side succeeded in scoring. New Delhi. An exhibition match between the All-India Olympic hockey team and Delhi selected resulted in60 words
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Article210 1932-10-27 16 Strength Beats Determination By One Goal The hockey match between the S.C.R.C and the Medical College Union having been cancelled yesterday, the Chinese Club's "Z" team consisting of several players who had never used a hockey stick before, played a match >gainst the McNair Girls hockey team.210 words
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Article153 1932-10-27 16 To-day's Inler-port Contest The Inter-port Fours Challenge Cup race between Singapore and Miri crews will take place this afternoon over the mile course Inside the breakwater. The rival crews are as follow H.G.M. Smith <10-2> Bow A. R. Anderson 10-10 N.G. Batcheller ill) 2 A.W.Frisby <12-6> H.T. Whiting (14-11)153 words
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Article84 1932-10-27 16 Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Hogan Win Mixed Doubles Handicap In the final of the S.R.C. lawn tennis mixed doubles handicap Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Hogan (owe 15.3 beat Dr. G. de Souza and Mis* M Lewis <owe 15.3) in two straight sets 10-*, 6—2. It84 words
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Article59 1932-10-27 16 Won By Lord Willingdon I Horse i ..i (Kt. II His Excellency th. lJ Willingdon were accorded by a record crowd at t..» (racing season to-da\ The V (India bred horses was won Honeydew in a note* fag Lord Willingdon led Mi bone fcl amidst a great59 words
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Article52 1932-10-27 16 THURSDAY Championship Semi-I"'-'' A. D. Baker vs. Dr S W r A. lias* Semi-lin.tl Capt. D. V. Hill owe 25 w MONDAY B. Class Mn.il R. A. A.sii worth OWt I owe 25 TUESDAY A. OMR Jinal Dr. H. O Hopkins «.wCapt D. V Hill owe 25 anu52 words
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24 1932-10-27 16 The final of the Tanghn i 0 Tournament will be plavid between Mr C Hew et son .r land.24 words
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Advertisement55 1932-10-27 16 Y^, x. 4 X' 1-LIL ""^__c3r N^xV^/^V^ '.T I i~ I I* _^\\^__^>^^ d O I' I 1 W/lA or WitheyeU f I Iti (till the best SPECIAL DRY X'MAS GIFTS GREETING CARDS CALENDARS FANCY STATIONERY DIARIES FOUNTAIN PENS BOOKS Etc., Etc., Etc. LARGE VARIETY— REASONABLE PRICES Malaya Publishing House55 words
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