The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 November 1932
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1932-11-12 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. i:{,SO2. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article381 1932-11-12 1 Speaking during: the debate on disarmament and the Lytton Report m the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin said he did not think he had seen the last great war, although he did not think another would come just yet Page 11. Sir John Sirr.on stated during the381 words
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Article1177 1932-11-12 1 <Jui( qh id cruiit homines rio^ri --^t farrago Ltbetli Juvenal. Sir Samuel Wilson arrived m Mai:<v.i this week, and very soon he will be m the •hick of it. The Topicist wouldn't have his job for a fortune, but no quarter. Unofficial.s. Singapore has a reputation1,177 words
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Advertisement143 1932-11-12 1 BIGIA TEA firings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL. rO-DAI s ATTRACTIONS PAH 7alm ™om NEW ™IDAY Nov. 18th and LUNCH AT RAFFLES "IT'N 4 BO I 7 LIGHT POPULAR MUSIC WILL BE PLAYED FROM 12 30-2 p.m. di143 words
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Advertisement192 1932-11-12 1 ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT POPPY DAY DINNER DANCE Under the distinguished Patronage of Mrs. OLDFIELD and LADY MURISON < a *m i B I (SVETLANOVA SALMKOFF) MfllAl DINERS $3.50 WtIWW NON-DINERS $1.00 Its m a so®** f»us« EXTENSION— 2 A.M. Lhhh SEA VIEW HOTEL Plan NOW! SPEND YOUR WEEK-EM) AT MALAYA'S192 words
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Advertisement87 1932-11-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Anfcier's Emulsion alter malarial feverPage 4. The Rolbar-lcal" photograph album from Malaya Publishing House forms a useful gift Pace 20. CHRYSLER POWER POPPY DAY FUND The Film "THE BLUE DANUBE" will be shown at the PAVILION at the 6.1 p.m. performance on Monday, Nov. Nth. The entire proceeds87 words
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Advertisement11 1932-11-12 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article44 1932-11-12 2 On account of public request the Singapore Repertory Players will not present their plays an Sundays as previously advertised. The first production of "It' 6 A Boy." will be on Friday, Nov. 18th. The booking Is now open at Raffles Hotel.44 words
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Article394 1932-11-12 2 (Continued from previous column) not sufficient vessels of the destroyer type In Chinese waters to carry out a modified system of convoy. Our naval forces of the proper class cannot end should not have to be concentrated m those waters for this purpose. After all. it should be the particular394 words
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Article, Illustration802 1932-11-12 2 PIRACY IN CHINESE WATERS Convoy System Suggested London, Oct. 24. The following most interesting correspondences on piracy m Chinese Waters has been published m the Glasgow Herald: Sir. From your columns to-day we learn of another attack by Chinese pirates on a ship flying the British802 words
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Article358 1932-11-12 2 HUNTERS' NARROW ESCAPE Elderly Animal Infuriated by Fence A '•ogue elephant has been at large m the viclnit. of Mile 15, Sandakan, 8.N.8. Its first exploit was to attack an unfortunate woodcutter from behind, seizing him by the arm with its trunk and banging358 words
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Article72 1932-11-12 2 Delegation Received By Mr. Runciman London, Nov. 9. The Swedish Minister, Baron Palmstierna. yesterday introduced to the President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Runciman. Messrs. Sohlman. Sahlin and Allard. members of the Swedish delegation who have arrived m London m advance of the full delegation for72 words
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Article26 1932-11-12 2 A decline of 213.000 m the membership of trade Unions of Great Britain and Northern Ireland during !931 is recorded m the Ministry of Labour Gazette.26 words
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Article243 1932-11-12 2 Coming Attractions at Alhambra A change of programme at the Alhambra. where the present attraction is "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" will be made on Monday. when the new Jarr.es Dunn picture, "Society Girl." m which Peggy Shannon supports the star, will open. "Society Girl." a light243 words
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Advertisement465 1932-11-12 2 STERISALT. The safe, simple, pleasant j^^l cure for constipation. Take it regularly for a fortnight. and notice the difference it makes. W^m^m^\k It sterilises the system. |ls,fr,^7fiVlf Obtainable from all Ijj ;B|§JVJ I Chemists and Stores. fit VfrvJl Sole Agents: I jnyjgljH l MEDICAL HALL, LTD. \HSSS!) business" cards. be465 words
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Advertisement621 1932-11-12 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders. NOTICE is hereby givon 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 Lease of M. C. Vacant land adjoining Elgin Bridge, North Bridge Road, for the erection621 words
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Advertisement543 1932-11-12 2 NOTICES. ORDINANCE No. (MINOR OFENCKS). Police Orders maJc under «»••<< t inn Ordinance No. 96 (Minor 0ff, the regulation of traffic on the Of the November Professional Amateur Race Meetings to b«- hi on November 11th, 12th. i,,,h 19th, 25th and 26th. 193», the Race Course. Mmum 1 All vehicular543 words
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Miscellaneous285 1932-11-12 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 12th. High Water. 09.32, 9 0 ft 22.29. 8 9 ft. Singapore Races. Second Day. Hockey: Raffles Institution Ist. XI vs. R.A.F. R.1., Raffles Institution 2nd XI vs. V.MC..A. V.M.C.A. Football: Chinese League Amicable A. A. vs. St. Mathews Y.P.G.. Jalan Besar. Rugby: Malaya Cup: Johore vs.285 words
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Article316 1932-11-12 3 (io by Imperial Airways m 6 Months are developing the habit of and more every year. ■.viih five years ago more than opleare making the air journey and the Continent. of PMMBgea carried by <\\ the regular services m :x months of the present I tal316 words
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Article351 1932-11-12 3 iuhber Road to Lessen Danger From Vibration London, Oct. 25. Sir William Davison has given notice of the ollowing question m Parliament: To ask the linister of Transport, whether his attention ha teen called to the probable danger of damage 0 the fabric of Westminster Abbey by reason351 words
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Article92 1932-11-12 3 Walsall has come to be regarded as the most sober town In England. Because they made a profit of £2 on a year's working of their cemetery the Parish Council at Heath Bedfordshire, have received an Income tax demand, and they have decided to consult the district auditor before paying.92 words
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Article1983 1932-11-12 3 FAILURE OF SIR JOHN SIMON "National Disaster" as Foreign Secretary A very experienced Judge ot men once said that no one who had been a lawyer until he was forty was likely to be successful m any great executive office. His whole habit of mind, his practised skill m getting1,983 words
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Article48 1932-11-12 3 A verdict of "Suicide whilst temporarily insane" was returned at the Kowloon Magistracy, when Mr. Butters, sitting as Coroner, conducted an Inquiry Into the circumstances surrounding the death of Warder Maurice Friend, who was found with a bullet wound In his head on the morning of October 24.48 words
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Article350 1932-11-12 3 Plane Crashes During Exercises Manila. Lerov M. Wolfe, First Lieutenant, (ACV ichols Field, died at Sternberg General Hos- ital as the result of an aeroplane crash which ccurred at Nichols Field. Lt. Wolfe's companion In the plane. Captain :dgar P. Sorensen, (AC), commanding officer}; f the Second350 words
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Article67 1932-11-12 3 The engine of a Blackpool excursion train, while being run Into the sheds at Mansfield crashed Into a light engine and sent it through the far wall into a house occupied by Mr. Frederic Reast, an unemployed miner, his wife, and two children. By a miracle, no one was Injured.67 words
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Article313 1932-11-12 3 Recommendations Made at Shanghai The Commission appointed by the Shanghai Municipal Council To enquire into and report m the principles by which the Council should v guided m the control of cm' mntographic aims and advertisements m connection therewith exhibited m the IntornaTion.il Settlement, :uicl the best and313 words
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Article98 1932-11-12 3 Mr. John Thivy, third son of Mr. Louis Thivy. J.P.. M.S.C., will be shortly returning from England where he has been studying law. Mr. Thivy was recently called to the Bar at the Middle Temple. He will probably set up practice m Ipoh. Mr. N. Porbes-Robert'on, the actor brother of98 words
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Advertisement52 1932-11-12 3 FIVE BATS BRAND P CONDENSED MILK creamy flavour is prepared by experts through hygienic process and is unequalled of its kind TRY A TIN TODAY, AND YOU WILL BE CONVINCED c ONDENSEDMILft j Sweetened Sole Importers Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha, Ltd. Union Building, Singapore. Tel 5977 5978 5979 nVE IB ATS52 words
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Advertisement53 1932-11-12 3 A CAPITAL REMEDY for drill breakages is WXI IT I 1 1 ff f t MANUFACTURED BY THE EAGLE AND GLOBE STEEL WORKS, SHEFFIELD, ENG. THEY GIVE GREATER TOOL EFFICIENCY WITH LESS FREQUENT GRINDING AND MORE CONSTANT RUNNING OF MACHINERY -V* AGENTS TRADE MARK. TT UNITED. k |L ENGINEERS LIMITED.53 words
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Article591 1932-11-12 4 ABSENCE IN LAST YEAR'S CRISIS Flouted by French Bank Governor An amazing story of a violem quartet between Mr. Montagu Norman. Governor of the Bank of England, and M. Moret. Governor of the Bank of France. ni< h. it is declared, had an important effect591 words
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Article119 1932-11-12 4 Lady Cynthia Colville ha.6 presented to Harrow School an eighteenth century peep showrepresenting the Grand Tour. A depreciation m value of £678.717 on 7,157 houses built by Newcastle Corporation (nearly £95 a house was reported at the meeting of the Council It is hoped to make another attempt this month119 words
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Article641 1932-11-12 4 BISHOP Indignant Reply By Mr. E. Villiers Much indignation has been created m AngloIndian circles by a statement made at Liverpool by Bishop J. S. C. Bannerji. of Lahore, regarding the "obscene" dresses which, he said, are worn by European women m India. Mr. Edward641 words
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Article318 1932-11-12 4 Havoc Caused Among Sheep m Kent London. Oct. 25. Sheep -killing dogs have been attacking flocks m Kent, m the neighbourhood of •Borstal, and Mr. F. Augur, of Nashenden Farm. Borstal, who had already lost four sheep m a raid by dogs, found that another massacre had taken318 words
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Article43 1932-11-12 4 "What shall a woman gain by stealing another women's husband as long her own hlisband goes to prison for maintenance This inscription on her husband's barrow was complained of by a woman m a case at Highgate. The husband said it was scripture.43 words
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Article689 1932-11-12 4 MR HENDERSON'S REASON FOR RESIGNING His Retention Of The Secretaryship Mr. Arthur Henderson recently resigned the eadership of the Labour Party, held by him since the party split over the formation of the National Government, but he is retaining the sosition of secretary and treasurer of689 words
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Article236 1932-11-12 4 Girl and Married Man Found m River Lashed together by a blue heather-mixture scarf round their waists, the bodies of j\ yourn man and woman were recovered vrum the 'Thames near Jenningtree Point. Belvedeie Kent. They were identified as: Miss Olive Jater ag?d 22. of236 words
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Article45 1932-11-12 4 The Rev. J. Llewellyn Thomas, vicar of Aberpergwm, near Neath, Glamorgan, is paying his third visit to the ex-Kaiser at Doom. Holland. They first became acquainted many years ago. when they were visiting Palestine, and each isit has been at the invitation of the exKaiser.45 words
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Article398 1932-11-12 4 Why It Cannot Be Given In An Anglican Cathedral Surprise was created at Peterborough, when it was announced that the Dean of Peterborough iDr. J. G. Simpson i had declined to allow Sir Edward Elgar's "The Dream of Gerontius" to be performed m Peterborough Cathedral by the398 words
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Article90 1932-11-12 4 Captain J. G. P. Vivian has been appointed Naval Attache m Japan and China, with headquarters at Tokio, as from January 6 na\t. A report of the Public Control Commitloe ol the L.C.C. states that 3.956 fewer dog lictncvs have been issued than last year. Lord Merivale. m the Divorce90 words
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Article94 1932-11-12 4 Stamping Out Corrupt*! m Canton Canton N A The death penalty wr. be Government employees guilty Ol corruption, according to a Chan Chai-tong. Chow Lv ana I passed by the South-West V This L> an attempt OB tin authorities to elimina'and to prevent smu. who fail to94 words
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Article245 1932-11-12 4 WOMEN "MIGHT HAVE BEEN SAVED" Husband Who Fled From Hr Questioned "The good old British ntik Ot 'children first did not soem I case." said the kroner. Colonel H recording a verdict of "Accui» j the Morecambe inquest on th. a f\re. i They were Dinah Wortr. I Mellor. aged245 words
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Advertisement262 1932-11-12 4 >>i^?^ .A^n^nlllll^n^ B .^^^n^LnnnW v^^V A S < /Jr^ XS^^V!^ A^n^^^^fcm/ nnnnnnn^^ ■nS^^^>r <^^S at^ntan^'^SlllnanlttttßntHnln.BnanHßllHl.lHHHHl^^ Builds up Strength. V V^ T Thf soothing tonic and H «aJ restorative qualities of /fl Angler's Kmulsion make it >>^^P^^^^BB invaluable for healing the Xr^H diseased tissues and building >7/yl a^^ Enx^B lu^ t262 words
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Advertisement384 1932-11-12 4 BRONCHITIS CATARRH HpHE etiquette of the 6 medical profession entirely fails to restrain M m. doctors' spontaneous m outbursts of personal testimony to the efficacx W of the one liquid remed\ for Bronchitis and Asthma which a Ro\\»l t^Physician has endorsed. V^H^ A WILL YOU CONTINUE T l iimi^ TO384 words
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Article2601 1932-11-12 5 I A Sense of Humour j i From the Free Press n c IJ I Correspondent Bi humour dying? Really, I be- it 1^ 111 impelled to thLs view rbftca has occurred to ruffle t>. *v« 11 the British Broadcasting and tin Union of Post2,601 words
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Article163 1932-11-12 5 Discovered m a Coffin Budapest. A strange find has been made m Nagykoros. Ahrro the sit* of an old cemetery Is being levelled for building. A coffin containing an ancient form of ton^s has been unearthed, and no traces exist that any corpse was ever buried163 words
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Article161 1932-11-12 5 "A Peer Cannot Live on £400 A Year" London. Oct. 25. It is impossibe for anybody to take the position of a peer of the realm and live on a country estate on £400 a year. Thus Mr. Registrar Mellor. a man who should know, for itAir Mail - 161 words
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Article39 1932-11-12 5 Mi?\s Evelyn Bowen is proposing to establish a repertory theatre with Welsh players, as a training ground for Welsh dramatists and artists. Lord Howard de Walden has consented to act as patron and has subscribed £200 to the movement.39 words
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Article553 1932-11-12 5 "WE ARE INNOCENT" Young Man's Death m a Garden London. Oct. 25. Two >isters. Mrs. Marjorie Kathleen Yellow or Hor.ryman, aged 22. and Emily Elrar.cr Thay. aged 18. of Newtownr< v. Birmingham, were remanded at Birmingham to-day, charged with the murdfr of Sidney Marston,Air MaiL - 553 words
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761 1932-11-12 5 MR. NORMAN ON THE FUTURE Sir H. Young and Return to Gold Sir E. Hilton Young. Minister of Health, who represented Mr. Neville Chamberlain at th. Bankeis' Dinner at the Mansion House, speaking of thf work of the Government m •getting the Ship 01761 words
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Advertisement290 1932-11-12 5 j00»»*~" THE SALUTE/ Here they COme "Smiler" leading— a gallant and endless little army radiating Health and Happiness The tramp of these V sturdy little feet is heard increasingly throughout the world to-day for Cow Gate is fast becoming world-famous and happy Mothers everywhere are saying ALL TINS ARE DATED290 words
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Article, Illustration728 1932-11-12 6 Brother Henry Comes Down for the Third Time DURING the production of 'Brother Alfred." the P. G. Wodehouse and Herbert Westbrook comedy, which Henry Edwards directed for 8.1.P. an unrehearsed Incident occurred which nearly proved disastrous for three of the principal artistes concerned. By the side of a yacht Bobbie728 words
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Article183 1932-11-12 6 Alfred at Sea dancing numbers, as special stage supporting feature with the new First National comedy. "Big Business Girl." This production is a bright modern story, and features that delightful star, Loretta Young, m the role of a young stenographer who. m order to hold her job is forced to183 words
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Article, Illustration149 1932-11-12 6 "Insult, the sensational London stage success, is being filmed by Paramount British Productions. Harry Lachman is the director. "Insult" will be the third consecutive film he has directed for Paramount British Productions. The stage play, which also made a big hit|in New York as well as149 words
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Article99 1932-11-12 6 Dramas based on Teal-life happenings continue to be of absorbing interest to producers, writes IfoUk Merrick from Hollywood. 8 'of thr synthetic principals have more lure than the actual real-life protagonists would if they were available. The "Torch-Singer" story, based on the Libby Holman-Smith Reynolds-A. B Walker99 words
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Article98 1932-11-12 6 Preview of the most recent Barrymore picture was interesting from more than one standpoint: the world's most romantic profile scored the hit of his screen career with a professional audience. And the owner of the world's most romantic profile attended that preview m bedroom slippers a little bit98 words
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Article, Illustration681 1932-11-12 6 What is Your Favourite Screen Type? There is Someone to Suit You is a definite purpose undei the gaiety, a serious desire to please, beneath the laughter. Or? the screen. Wally Keery is the same blustering, big-vciced person he m m the f.lms. He pretends to be hard, but he681 words
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Article602 1932-11-12 6 Sydney Falkenberg - By Sydney Falkenberg T\O you like your film players tall or short, slim or plump, serious or gay. sophisticated or naive? It doesn't matter what your preferences may be. Hollywood has someone to suit you. Variety of personality is the spice of Hollywood. You can pay your602 words
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Article116 1932-11-12 6 An interesting feature of the Gaumont British Picture corporation "shorts" programme is the production of a number of one-reelers dealing with the most famous football teams of the present time. For example, the Arsenal Chelsea, Newcastle and Blackburn Rovers teams wHi respectively feature m films illustrating116 words
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Article944 1932-11-12 6 MOTORING PROBLEMS MADE EASY CORRECT HEAD LAMP j SETTING S By the Free Press Motoring j Correspondent i In response to .several requests recently that we should devote a crrum of space to matters ot interest to local motorists, we have made .trr.in-.-i,,. a special correspondent on this pare every944 words
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Article538 1932-11-12 6 An Outstanding Show Several well known critics have described this years Motor Show at Olympia as the best that has ever been held. All are unanimous In paying tribute to the great progress made In general design during the past 12 months, which will undoubtedly538 words
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Article1549 1932-11-12 7 SENSATIONAL RECORD OK GRAFT Damning Evidence At Inquiry lh« resignation of the Mayor of New York dBM another chapter— the most sensa.mr the days when the Tweed Ring M broke n in the history of Tammany's muni.p.ii ov.Tnment here, writes the New York < indent of1,549 words
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444 1932-11-12 7 SILK AND VELVET Boom That Arose m Ten Days The women of Britain are on the eve of bringing prosperity back to ttie British textile industry. d A new craze for crushed silk and rolled velvet a for dresses has swept the country from London444 words
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Article325 1932-11-12 7 THE DOCTOR DIED The Mother Was Saved Claycross Derbyshire) A nurse who was faced by the most terrible ilemma of her career showed great coolness < nd courage here late at night. Called to attend to a woman grievously ill, she suddenly found herself alone325 words
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Article91 1932-11-12 7 Gen. Liu's Troops Ordered From Chefoo lions Kong, Not. 9. A message from Nanking states that ten steamers have been sent to Chefoo m East Shantung to carry th? troops of General Liv Chi-nien to Hankow for special duties against the Reds m Hupei. General Liu's forces91 words
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Article447 1932-11-12 7 PRIME MINISTER AND DISARMAMENT "Reply to Church Deputation" Th< Prime Minister received at the Foreign Office a large and widely representative deputation from the Churches to discuss the general question of disarmament. The deputation was led by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.447 words
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Article25 1932-11-12 7 i A Vcter from her son posted In Bordeaux Just before he was killed In 1918 has just reached an old woman at Jurancon, Prance.25 words
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Advertisement240 1932-11-12 7 1 iWHY 2,250,000 PEOPLE I v ]Si&' iSeHv H^H i^R CHOOSE FRIGIDAIRE >♦♦ 1"^ j t w il] gi YeV c you more efficient refrigeration with surprising economy. Refrigeration that can be controlled by means of X JL^ the "Cold Control." Refrigeration suitable for vegetables by means of the "Hydrator."240 words
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Article482 1932-11-12 8 GOVERNOR ATTACKS MODERN METHODS This "Rrotherlv Love" Business Strong comments on the present system of prison administration m England particularly on the growing amenities of prison life and the loosening of discipline form the keynote of a book published by Colonel E. F. Rich, who has482 words
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Article423 1932-11-12 8 MALAYA— FOR WHOM? The Problem Before Sir SamiH Wilson Malaya. Great Britain's rich possession en the borders of the Far East, with its beacon of our sea and air power at Singapore, is deeply interested m the departure from London of Sir Samuel Wilson. Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the423 words
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Article32 1932-11-12 8 Mr H. J Markrs has retired from the position of Works Engineer, Kinta Sanitary Board Superintendent. Fire Brigade. Perak and Registrar of Motor Vericles. Kinta and Kuala Kangsar. after 29 years service.32 words
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473 1932-11-12 8 ANCIENT RITUAL Near The Tower Of London A little, old man, m a little, old frock-coat, a tall hat that was new m the reign of Edward VII.. and blue serge trousers, approached the railings of Tower Wharf, opened a pra.er-book, and prayed473 words
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Article270 1932-11-12 8 And He Wants to be Left Alone Cork. There is a man "doing time" m the great prison here. He is the only prisoner, and so he has a whole gaol to himself. There is a host of officials to look after him. He has270 words
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Article158 1932-11-12 8 Grave of Manchu Prince Rifled of Valuables Peking. Oct. 30. Valuables estimated to be worth $100,000 were stolen from the tomb of a Manchu prince, which was recently opened by a gang of bandits at Tao Tien Tsun. west of Peking. The tomb belongs to the158 words
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Article287 1932-11-12 8 American Killed as Rescuers Approach Shanghai. Oct. 30. An American missionary Rev. ,Bert Nelson, who was captured by Communist bandits on XDctober 5 was murdered at Macheng. Hupeh. on October 23. according to despatches from Peking. Driven from their usual lair m the Chili-Ping, districts the brigands287 words
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Article109 1932-11-12 8 Airmen are to have their own Big Ben which will enable them to see the time wh<?n m llight. It Is being constructed at Heston Air Port, near London. The face of the clock will be j black, but the colour of the figures has not yetAir Mail - 109 words
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Article41 1932-11-12 8 AJBSJ^AIUUB PUB 3111)***** JtUailOS [BnUUB 91JJ of the Clerical Union will be held on Nov. 26th. at the Club-house. Rangoon Road. The general meeting will commence at 2.30 p.m. Prizes won during the current year will be distributed after the dinner.41 words
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Article257 1932-11-12 8 Advancing Efforts of British Cars London. The Motor Show has ended, and the attendances have been good, though they vouMfame been better had not 5s been too often charged for admission. Ido not think moreo\ei. that the publicity was too good. Sppait?n.j from my own experience. IAir Mail - 257 words
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Article66 1932-11-12 8 "Jix," as he is bes* remembered, afterwards Viscount Brentford, left £53,247 net. He left £100 to Sir William Jowitt X.C.. as executor. He and Sir William were old political opponents. Sir William being a Liberal M.P who Joined the Socialists m 1929 and became Attorney I General m the Socialist66 words
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Article277 1932-11-12 8 SOVIET— JAPAN AGREEMENT Russia Ready lo Sell C. E. Railway Hinu> oi an understanding Mwwn J*!*^ and the Soviet on the Far Eastern situ. supported by reliable reports that th< of a Non -Aggression Pact has already isubject of discussions at Moscow It is learned that just before Mr H:277 words
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Article103 1932-11-12 8 Prospectors who have been up Uh the Telom and Serau tell In nrtn ndin of the distress of the Sakai m North, m I Owing to the ravages of elephant most of their crops haw bet n ii- they live m a constant str.te of v special raftogu built on103 words
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Advertisement347 1932-11-12 8 I Sllenburgs I are particularly suited to the feeding of infants m hot climates. They are free from harmful germs and are readily prepared by the simple addition of boiling water only, thus giving complete independence of doubtful milk supplies. Milk Food No 1 Milk Food No 2 Bjrtb U<347 words
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Advertisement194 1932-11-12 8 Pepsodent polishes teeth as it removes film This double- action tooth paste brings a rapid improvement m the appearance of your teeth SOME tooth pastes will remove three most important things neco^ary film, but they may harm tooth to keep teeth clean and sparkling. enamel. Others are perfectly safe, but194 words
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Advertisement222 1932-11-12 9 Thi> is alioKrlhcr a happy show says Thursday's Singaporr Free Press. RESERVATIONS PHONE 6903. Matinee To-Day and To-Morrow 3.15 A Grand Double Show Tip Top Entertainment for Everyone THE INDISCRETIONS OF EVE" A KRITISH INTERNATIONAL PICTURE BREEZY COMEDY CATCHY^ _MELODIES GREAT EXTRA- ATTRACTION if rvrr "The Battle of Life" should222 words
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Advertisement387 1932-11-12 9 Singapore Endorses London's Opinion ■CAPITOL! *l»i:< lAI> 9IATIMEEI TO-DAY and TO-MORROW, 3.15 Children Half Price. Send Them NIGHTLY The Years Funniest Show that Singapore's Roaring at HAROLD i LLOYD IN "MOVIE CRAZY" Paramount's all-screaming comedy sensation You'll come again and again to see it I BOOK EARLY. Phone 5261-5262. 8387 words
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Advertisement366 1932-11-12 9 SKYSCRAPER SOULS is COMIKG 1. 1 111 l B lii InBH MATINEES: TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW The Winner of 1932 "BLUE RIBBON"— Fox Movietone's Brilliantly Human ComedyDrama REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM WITH MARION NIXON AND RALPH BELLAMY BOOKING AT ROBINSON'S. THE GREATEST LAUGH RIOT OF THE YEAR His Newest and Funniesti366 words
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Article41 1932-11-12 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MARRIAGE SMALLWOOD-HEWITSON.-At Ipoh. on November 9th. Lan Allan McNaughton. youngest sen of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smalhvcod of Newcastle. England, to Margaret, elder daughter of Mrs. E. P. Hewitson of Ipoh and the late Mr. W. H Hewitson.41 words
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701 1932-11-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATIRDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1932 A LITTLE NEARER Last year when Lieut-Colonel F. C. Shelmerdine was transferred from India to London as Director of Civil Aviation we expressed the view that there were brighter prospects of the air mail service from England to Australia being expedited. It will701 words
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Article73 1932-11-12 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Nov. 11th. Messrs. Henry Gardner, metal brokers, notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £157 £154^4 Forward £1573 4 (£1553 8 The market is strong. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's rubber prices as follows73 words
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Article79 1932-11-12 10 Nanyang Siang Pau - Nanyang Siang Pau Abundant Chinese Harvests Shanghai. Nov. 11. In view of the abundant harvests of wheat and rice during the year and prospects for the next crop, the National Salvation Society of Shanghai have requested the Central Government not to ratify the proposed wheat loan79 words
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Article75 1932-11-12 10 Nanyang Siang Pau - Nanyang Siang Pau Mass Meeting of Protest m Shanghai Shanghai. Nov. 11. The Anti-Poison Society of China is holding a ma?j meeting m Shanghai to-day with a view to lodging protest against the proposed public sale of opium m the province of Kiangsi. Delegates from many provinces75 words
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Article61 1932-11-12 10 Home After Two-and-a-half Years' Commission London, Nov. 9. The battleship Queen Elizabeth reached Plymouth yesterday after two and a half years commission m the Mediterranean during which she has steamed over 30.000 miles. She was flying the flag of Admiral Sir Ernie Chatfield. who will succeed Admiral61 words
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Article51 1932-11-12 10 Duke and Duchess of York Tour Docks Southampton, Nov. 9. The Duke and Duchess of York, who visited Southampton yesterday to open the new civic buildings, also made an extensive tour of the docks extension and the new graving dock which form a development scheme costing ever51 words
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Article37 1932-11-12 10 Anglo-American Opposition Defied Madrid, Nov. 11. In the teeth of Anglo-American opposition the plenary meeting of the Radio Telegraph Conference resolved to adopt the five-lettei code instead of the existing ten -letter code Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article39 1932-11-12 10 It is said that two aeroplanes are on their way out from Home for a Malayan company which intends to run a service between Singa pore and Penan?, halting en route at principal towns like Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.39 words
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Article1494 1932-11-12 10 The General and the R.N.V.R. APPEAL FOR" SUPPORT How Association Has Helped Unemployed .m appeal to ex -Servicemen to support the new Straits Settlements unit of the R.N.V.R., to which he referred as "a new addition to the Services iamily. expected to arrive early m the Xcv Year"1,494 words
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Article140 1932-11-12 10 NOTE HANDED To CO] STIMSON First Step Toward^ j Negotiations Washington. No official confirm ati'.i >• report that a British N >•• been handed to Oolonti fetal British Embassy's sil» tamount to admission Senator Borah, Ch;ni:r, Relations Committe ol any agreement subin: 1 must be approved,Reuter - 140 words
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Article16 1932-11-12 10 London The British Note or. war ft Colonel Stimson to-day but i available. Reuter.Reuter - 16 words
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Article54 1932-11-12 10 How They Have Collared Rubber Shoe Trade London \n\. H Anot hi aspect o! British trad*' S* i tary for the B debatt- »:i tru- Bo m I I Japan only tntcri trade l'.i.st \t;i; b become practicli. •This is only world trade and Japanese effort ■.•■f i<I - 54 words
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Article17 1932-11-12 10 Death Btatracc <».i ImUm Assa>sin i> Kalipada Mukh- ci>\uh for ttal B Piasadsen on Ju:17 words
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Advertisement315 1932-11-12 10 CAILDIBCCIU'S SUPERIOR OLD BROWN SHERRY m special ro b.m. tob APPOINTMENT jMJfc^Jj&K KING OF 81AM. ESTD is^ 1878 B/R Ttf DA V PRESENTS We offer you a choice of gifts from the jewelled creation to the inexpensive remembrance Our assortment embraces a wide variety of watches, silver and enamel boudoir315 words
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Advertisement41 1932-11-12 10 A LEICESTER SPORTSMAN fired at a rabbit and hit a golfer. He may have hit what he was shooting at after all. A GAFLAC ACCIDENT SICKNESS POLICY is indicated. GENERAL ACCIDENT. FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480.41 words
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Article396 1932-11-12 11 Says Mr. Baldwin— and he ARMAMENTS llritain Admits German Claim to Equality London. Nov. 11. Mr. It. id m taking part m thf debate disarmament and the Lytton Report. h iking with regard to air disarmament' m Lid the world to consider whether civilReuter - 396 words
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Article65 1932-11-12 11 Berlin, Xrv. 11. d hai been created by Bta lllhn s m the Boom of Oommoai The Foreign Office qpokesi.ui term- ;t a tremendous advance" but Inthai Germany will not participate m Disarmament Conference until France and -ndor.se Sir John Simon's ncement Moreover. Germany will not nounceReuter - 65 words
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Article59 1932-11-12 11 League's Chemical Warfare Dilemma Geneva, Nov. 10 question of chemical warfare and lity of reprisals and sane- **•<••■- b; the Disarmament Bureau. 1 strongly advocated collecm t Uan.^rrssors. The Japanese Mr Sato, favoured sanctions but n vl i suggested the omission ot reprteftll from the report andReuter - 59 words
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Article63 1932-11-12 11 ftovernment'i New Ruling on Relief London. Nov. 8. nfi financial resolution designtroublesome 'Means Test" of the Royal Commissions ling < :<pual assets and house prom half the disability under s Compensation Act m assessing 1 baa yet been made to lay down <ble to various districts butReuter Wireless - 63 words
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Article39 1932-11-12 11 Hong Kong to Rhodesia m Eight Days Salisbury. Rhodesia, Nov. 11. Spirit of Pun" piloted by ri and carrying the film magnatt.l: ii.tcl to-day vn route for n HOBf Kong, whcrre they ti Nov. 3. RtuterReuter - 39 words
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Article34 1932-11-12 11 i-od Protective Duties Anticipated New Delhi. Nov. 11. I <■!!• V 0 th;tt thr Wport I irtfl Boi r.l. which is mm cumMi:;. !ul additional proLction fur ratelnc th. tortfl icalnsl H. -it.H. -it. - 34 words
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Article179 1932-11-12 11 "AMY" PUTS DOWN 100,000 FRANCS French Condition for Sahara Flights London. Nov. 8. A re\v French Government decree compels all fliers across the Sahara Desert to deptsit ui>h the Government the sum of 100.000 fiam-s as security against the cost of sending French military machinesReuter Wireless - 179 words
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Article157 1932-11-12 11 Nanyang Siang Pau - Nanyang Siang Pau Canton .Military Leaders Not to Attend llonjj Kong. Nov. U. I' reported (hat the military leaders of UK South have divided not t.; participate m the Ki-.omint.Mi- Oongr— m N inking m the mmdle of next month The civil officials, however arc m favour of157 words
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Article139 1932-11-12 11 Drastic Reforms for Second Chamber London. \>v. 11. Drastic proposals for the reform of the House ol Lokls are made by on unofficial joint committee Conservative Peers and M.P.o under the chairmanship of Lord Salisbury. They include the election of the House of Lords partis Of theReuter - 139 words
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Article99 1932-11-12 11 General Liv Siang Heavily Defeated Shanghai. Nov. 11. The Szechuan war is developing rapidly. The plan of General Liv Siang has completely failed, following the change cf the attitude of General Tien Chung-yau and General Teng Shih-hou. who are now fighting on the side of the Governor.Union Times - 99 words
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Article84 1932-11-12 11 Police Inspector's Assailant Arrested Xhmcd.ih.id. Nov. 11. A European .sergeant has been arrested m connection with the murder of Inspector Green. He apparently shot the Inspector point blank and then ran amok m the compound, firing 48 rounds. One constable died from -heart failine. Reuter Wireless. A84 words
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Article83 1932-11-12 11 Thousand Killed and Enormous Damage lo Crops New York. Nov. 11. A thousand persons are estimated to have been killed by a hurricane m Cuba, according to v message from Camaguey. Cubi. Enormous tWVOC has been done m Cuba and the West Indies, sugar croj>s being damaged toReuter - 83 words
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Article272 1932-11-12 11 Sin Chew jit Poh - Sin Chew jit Poh Japanese Withdraw to Anganchi MUTINY OF TROOPS Reinforcements from Harbin and Changchnng Shanghai. Nov. 11. A late message from Manchuria states that the Japanese and the Manchukuo forces defending Tsitsihar. the capital of H;:ilungkiai g Province, have evacuated the city and withdrawn272 words
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Article77 1932-11-12 11 Nanyan Siang Pau - Nanyan Siang Pau Shanghai. Nov. I!. The Ministry Ol Communications lias taken father steps to carry out the blockade of the Manchukuo. The telegraph and radio officers m Shanghai and Nanking have been instructed not to accept or transmit ■Mtaafto to and from the north-eastern provinces. A po.tal77 words
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Article115 1932-11-12 11 Financial News' Advice to Investors London. Nov. 11. Strong advice to British investors to exchange apanese holdings is given by the Financial Jews, which enumerates the adverse situation D Japan like a slump, 'the almost unbearable train of militarism." and calls attention to ndications that the strain isReuter - 115 words
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Article86 1932-11-12 11 An Appointment for Fen^ Yu-siang Shanghai. Nov. 11. Mr. T. V. Soong. Acting President of the Executive Yuan and Finance Minister, will re:urn to Nanking after the arrival of Marshal Dhang Hsueh-liang m Hankow. General Hsu ifung-chang. Chairman of the Government of shansi. has been invited to participateUnion Times - 86 words
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Article80 1932-11-12 11 Neck and Neck For And Against Separation Rangoon. Nov. 10. The principal issue In the general election [or the Burma legislature has been whether Burma should endorse the scheme outlined by Mr. Mac Donald at the meeting of the Burma Round-Table Conference m January, providing for separation fromReuter - 80 words
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Article65 1932-11-12 11 Crew Injured m Struggle for Shore Suva, Not. 11. 7*our officers, three engineers and 15 Solomon Islanders of the crew of the new mission ship, Southern Cross VI, wrecked off the island of Aneityum m the New Hebrides, are reported to have got ashore but most ofReuter - 65 words
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Article127 1932-11-12 11 BATTLE WITH YOUNG COMMUNISTS Fusilade of Bricks at Eviction Fight London, Nov. 11. A large courtyard, surrounded by 300 flats m Bermond^ey. London, was littered like war time nr -man's land after a battle m which Communists tried to prevent the police evicting a family forReuter Wireless - 127 words
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Article173 1932-11-12 11 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Dr. Wellington Koo on Manchurian Problem Shanghai, Nov. 11. Dr. Wellington Koo. Chinese Minister* m Paris, stated m an interview Yesterday tint before the League of Nations had proved itintention to recognise Chinese sovereignty, it was useless to talk about international fair play173 words
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Article156 1932-11-12 11 Baronet's Sun on Roof of Railway Coach London. Nov. 9. The strange death of R:chard. the third wn of Sir Robert Kklderslry, who wag found dead on the roof of a railway coach on the arrival of a local train at Farnham is the subject of inquiry.156 words
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Article116 1932-11-12 11 London Welcomes New Civic Chief London. Nov. 9. The annual Lord Mayers Show took place to-day when great crowds watched the new Lord Mayor. Sir Percy Greenaway. proceed m his coach to the Law Courts to be .sworn m. A special feature of the procession to-day was116 words
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Article73 1932-11-12 11 Soviet Buying Firms Market London. Nov. 8. On the Stock Exchange to-day interest was again chiefly centred en speculative sections but after further activity the markets quietened down pending the result of the American election. The chief feature of the commodity markets has been the further '.strength•Reuter Wire\ess - 73 words
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Article96 1932-11-12 11 Father of Two Famous Air Chiefs London. Nov. 9. Major-General Sir William Salmond. who died yesterday aged 92. was the father of two famous airmen, namely Air Chief Marshal Sir John Salmond. chief of the Air Staff and Air Marshal Sir Geoffrey Salmond. Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief96 words
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Advertisement105 1932-11-12 11 The most popular dance '%s£% number -"47 U" On every Dance Floor one famous Number remains m constant favour "4711", this W- $f~*~&^ fascinating and genuine Eau de Cologne. When oppressive heat causes headache, the cool, fresh t^S odour of "4711" Eau de Cologne is invaluable Prices from 7." SiN105 words
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Article1618 1932-11-12 12 Services at Cenotaph and Cathedra! PENANG CEREMONIES Governor and Sir Samuel Wilson Attend Armistice Day was celebrated m Singapore yesterday as m previous years. The early morninff service at the Cenotaph was well attended and a large number of wreaths of Flanders poppies were laid at1,618 words
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Article226 1932-11-12 12 Governor and Sir Samuel Wilson at the Cenotaph [From Our Own Correspondent?] Penan*, Nov. 11. The Armistice Day ceremony at the Cenotaph to-day was invested with more than an ordinary degree of interest m that it was attended by the Governor and Brig. General Sir Samuel226 words
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Article231 1932-11-12 12 PREMIER QUESTIONED ON FUTURE POLICY Interests of Civil Flying will be Protected London, Nov. 9. In the House of Commons last night Lord Apsley asked the Prime Minister whether, before any decision was reached regarding^ the extent to which the .British Government could agree with231 words
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Article176 1932-11-12 12 Australian Officers' "Mutiny" Appeal Melbourne, Nov. 8. Two hundred ratings of the Australian Navy walked ashore to-night from the warships tncored at the pier and held a protest meeting against the reduction m pay under the Financial Emergency Act. The officers urged the men not to do anything176 words
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Article107 1932-11-12 12 "Great Success" of Latest Experiments London. Nov. 9. Interest m the commercial possibilities ol petrol extracted from coal (Hydrocenation) h revived by Mr Mac Donald's statement m the House cf Commons that the Government is hastening forward research on this subject m view of its advancing: economicReuter Wireless - 107 words
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Article88 1932-11-12 12 New Conciliation Machinery to be Set Up London, Not. 9. The new agreement between employer* and operatives m the spinning section of the cotton industry signed yesterday provides not only for a wage cut cf Is. 6 J £d. and the restoration of the 48-hour week but88 words
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Article93 1932-11-12 12 GERMANY VERSAILLES Will Not be Bound Forever by Treaty Berlin, Nov. 9. In his first public pronouncement since the election, Von Papen, at a luncheon to foreign journalists, said the objects of the Government as recently explained would be carried through unchanged. Economic and political order m Europe cannot prevail•Reuter Wireless - 93 words
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Article81 1932-11-12 12 and he was followed by Sir Samuel Wilson, the Resident-Councillor, and Mrs. McLeod Crauc, on behalf of the ex-Service women. Wreaths were also placed on behalf of the Municipal Commissioners and various public bodies and associations. After the laying of wreaths the Governor Inspected the ex-servicemen and the guard of81 words
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Article160 1932-11-12 12 LEADERS FIRST TO GO Nazi Troops m Saar Dissolved Berlin. Nov. 8. Two thousand five hundred participants m the transport strike here have been dismissed by the Berlin Traffic Board. The strike leaders and those most active m i.he strike have been especially selected, according toReuter - 160 words
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Article272 1932-11-12 12 President's Visit to Indo-China With a view to improving the facilities available for tourists from France m the French Possessions overseas, the President of the French Touring Club, If. Chaix, 13 undertaking tours of inspection m various French colonial possessions and endeavouring to get the fullest possible272 words
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Article128 1932-11-12 12 Need For Language Study Stressed Oxford. Nov. University undergraduates an.l the townspeople of Oxford accorded the Prince of Wales a cordial reception when he visited the city to-day to open the new £40.000 extension of the Taylorian Institution which is a monument to the hfework of a128 words
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Article87 1932-11-12 12 Ex-Mayor Walker on His Way to India New York. Nov. 11. Ex-Mayor Jimmy Walker his left for Europ. aboard the steamer Conte Grande. The New York Times says that Mr. Walker's destination is India where he will be guest of a Maharajah (unnamed) whom h? entertained mReuter - 87 words
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Article146 1932-11-12 12 London Girls' Machine Strikes Indicator Mast Cairo, Not. 3. Miss Joan Page and Miss Sale Barker, who are flying to the Cape, collided with the wind indicator mast at the aerodrome, 1- night. The machine was sLghtly damage i the occupants were not hurt. The flight146 words
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Article229 1932-11-12 12 Menin 9. Athol Brew 8 1 Gorilla 8.2. Queen Mauri. 1 7 5. Carry On 7 4, Nev.- Air B To Win Gorilla. PI ices i—C&rry On. Duk. I Race 3.— Ponies Class I—Tli\1 Tli\ 3.05 pm Lady Rona 9 ."> Daughter 9. Mere MaLdon .8 I 8.10, Little Lacquer229 words
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87 1932-11-12 12 Handicaps, scratching and our selections for to-day's races are aa foUow Race I—PonJes— Class 2— Div. 2— (s^ furs) —2 15 p.m Leonlc 95, Oolden Brew 812 Foundling 8 10. Highland Lass 8.9. Simon 8 3* M*lt Dut 8, Fhoon Tok 8 Irish Lady 787 words
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Article129 1932-11-12 12 Attempt on Boovei g Denied POLICE INVESTIGATION "Attacked" Guard Cannot be Found Starts v The reported attempt to hi, Hoover's train and th. watchman on the bridge v p. the alleged discovery of dynamite nearby is nou tin the action of a "canardn officials and SecretReuter Win v - 129 words
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Article88 1932-11-12 12 Sprayed By Sparks I, Stove N. Poll inn hen wa.i r huurs. From Columbus tha heaviest voting m hist Of the State At Okl.d: early tod n M had to lock their doors I and Alabama report In Mm liffriCO tin (i four counties under BUUReuter - 88 words
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Article56 1932-11-12 12 Mr. Thomas and T: Governors Join i \>r%. i. Questioned m the 11 the appointment of the 0 the Irish Fro State, the D Mr J. H. Th. v... statement to make at thfl D was aware that trk> proii I ment of the Governor-Cn the Anglo-Irish56 words
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Article23 1932-11-12 12 Increase of 83 Per < < Last Yea H rly. 4.000 m. registered here d'-riii£ Sopsame month last y per cent.23 words
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Article2887 1932-11-12 13 Prospects At Cambridge Although the superiority of Cambridge over Oxford, which was so marked a few years ago, has been decidedly less pronounced during the past year or two, there Ls no sign of a complete turnover, as might have been expected, as these thirds proverbially run m2,887 words
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Article157 1932-11-12 13 122 Competitors at Byfleet Club Twenty-two players participated m aii amateur tournament open only to left-handed golfers, on the course of the West Byfleet Club The winner of the competition was R W Skinner, a 15 handicap member of the Chertsey Club, who had a net score of157 words
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Article83 1932-11-12 13 The Prince of Wales was a competitor at th« Household Brigade autumn golf meeting at Worplesdon In the foursomes against bogey the Prince, partnered by A. W. Malcolm, finished two down. The winning score was six up The Prince tore up his card during the afternoon round,83 words
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Article133 1932-11-12 13 The Rev. J. H. Parsons, captain of Warwickshire, has been denouncing Bowes 'bouncing' bowling. "May I (says a correspondent to The Star) remind the Warwickshire vlcecaptain of the devastating Qregory-Macdonald combination of 1921? We had to grin and bear it then, and it cannot be said that cricket has deteriorated133 words
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Advertisement234 1932-11-12 13 g j^ f j//%^m^// l/ »i»^ Health of Women TN anaemia and debility, resulting from X irregularities of the functions peculiar to women, KALZANA, the calcium food, has proved to be of striking value. Kalzana contains the mineral Calcium which is needed to strengthen the cells of blood, body and234 words
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Advertisement103 1932-11-12 13 •HEALTHFUL-.o(t^ J)^WRESHIN(r and all your guests > prodaim it so// Brooke Bond Tea r tdith gaftlenJiWhneM/ Upon all social occasions You will appreciate the refreshing effect of "'HAZELINE' (Trade Mark) r^ SNOW" A J J=K For indoor and outdoor use. Apply it when- -A?^^ ever your skin needs >moothin^. KKldling103 words
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Advertisement810 1932-11-12 14 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China THE HU A KHIOW STEAMSHIP Co., (1932) Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP C, Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE CHINA NAVIGATION Co..810 words
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Advertisement578 1932-11-12 14 The Agent, No. 11, Collyer Quay. Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Dae Sails Steamer Spore. Spore. i.s. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Nov. 30 Dec. 2 m, CITY OF578 words
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Advertisement391 1932-11-12 14 P. &> O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CAR ,0 SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVH LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due D«t Tonnage. Singapore. Tonna^f »e»por% RANPURA 17,000 Nov.391 words
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Advertisement690 1932-11-12 15 O. S. K. Line. FOR EUROPE, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. j »Dd« Sails. I PLATA MARI IMRBAN. Port Elizabeth. Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro. Santos. Montevideo ;md Buenos Aires via Colombo (Round-the-world Pa-icge £190>. Dec. 5 6 i SHUNKO MARU MOMBASA, Zanzibar, Dar-es-Balaam. Belra. PL. Marques. Durban,690 words
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Advertisement561 1932-11-12 15 I»IM&SIIMENT EIMER L i^ t^ n i s^^^s*"^^^ yi y *j^f* v*^^ bt IM r, to i:i iiob'i: FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG VIA COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA MARSEILLES AND NEW YORK. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Spore. S'porc Penang. N. York. Pres. Harrison Nov. 21 Nov. 22561 words
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Advertisement877 1932-11-12 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ PAHUD Saturday, Nov. 12, Ampenan, Padang-Bay. Boeleleng and Sourabaya. FALIMA Saturday, Nov. 12, Penang (malls only) and Bagan Si-Api-Apl. DE WEERT Saturday, Nov. 12, Blinjoe, Djeboes, Soengel-Liat, Pangkal-Pinang, Koba, Toboali and Batavta. VAN LINSCHOTEN Saturday, Nov. 12, Penang (mails only), Oelee-Lheue, Sabang. Tjalang, Meulaboh,877 words
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Advertisement671 1932-11-12 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the 8.8. MANGOLA <3.352 tons). [Cargo only] s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de671 words
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Advertisement486 1932-11-12 16 East Asiatic Line I m.s. "ERRIA" a new and modern Diesel Motor Vessel of 14,700 tons Displacement LEAVING SINGAPORE Nov. 22 MALACCA Nov. 22 P. SWETTENHAM Nov. 23 PENANG Nov. 25 DUE GENOA Dec. 16 LONDON Dec. 23 Excellent one class accommodation for 74 passengers. All cabins are outside and486 words
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Advertisement225 1932-11-12 16 I. S. K. LINE. ISHIHARA INDUSTRIAL D TRANSPORT CO. 'Incorporated In Japan 1 REGULAR FREIGHT PASSENGER SEKVK I FROM JAPAN. Due JOHORE MARU No\ 1H FOR KOBE. OSAKA, MOJI NAGOYA AND YOKoilw Due BOSTON MARU Nov JOHORE MARU Nov 25 ERIE MARU Dec CLYDE MARU Dec If, NAGOYA MARU Dec225 words
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Miscellaneous714 1932-11-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7-30 a.m. Cedah Monday to Friday 7. 30 a.m. Saturdays 7 P- m Cuantan (via Jeiantut) Monday to Friday 7-30 aJ». Cuantan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 p.m. •Celantan (via Padang Besar) Monday 7 p.m. Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday,714 words
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Miscellaneous597 1932-11-12 16 CHURCH SERVICES 25th Sunday After Trinity ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10 a.m. Military Farewell Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday. Wednesday and Friday, at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 am Holy Communion.597 words
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Article1086 1932-11-12 17 Prince's Appeal for Victoria Docks Institute The Prince of Wjles presided at the festival iuai.r ol the Missions to Seamen at the M-in-sion House. London, and spoke of the wet lawide activities of the organization. A strong appeal was made at the festival m support of the1,086 words
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Article151 1932-11-12 17 Affairs of the China S.N. Company Nanking. Nov. 4. The China Steam Navigation Company could not even make enough profit to- pay interest on debts, declared Mr. Li Kuc-chien. General Manager, who arrived from Hankow to-day alter an inspection of the company"., property on the Yangtsze ports.151 words
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Article115 1932-11-12 17 Extra Passenger When Comorin Docked at Hong Kong A young passenger, not accounted for on the ships passenger lists, arrived by the P. and O liner Comorin when she decked at Hong Kong. While the liner was at Marseilles one of the first-class passengers. Mrs. Ilsley. who115 words
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Article62 1932-11-12 17 Another Important Merger Mooted Tokyo. Oct. I'y. Following the recent amalgamation of three of the biggest paper companies m Japan negotiations are, under way for a merger o: the two biggest steamship companies, namely. the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and th<> Osaka Shosen Kaisha. so as to unify Japan's62 words
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Article399 1932-11-12 17 While the deplorable hold-up m the construction of the giant Cunarder has lasted since mid-December, there has been continuous progress m the work of providing at Southampton a graving dock of dimensions and working equipment amply sufficient to accommodate her. At the end of August399 words
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Article164 1932-11-12 17 When the attempt was first made to salve the gold and silver from the sunken Egypt off Ushant there were many of the most experienced salvage men who maintained that the idea was hopelessly impracticable and that it was throwing away money from the start. Happily they164 words
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Article21 1932-11-12 17 The Navy's coal consumption totalled 1,810,250 tons, costing £2,081.800 m 1913, but last year only 247.600 tons ocsting £267,000 were used.21 words
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Article242 1932-11-12 17 The necessity of finding markets is so great nowadays that a good deal of interest has been aroused by the suggestion put forward m th" London Chamber of Commerce with regard to j passengers m cargo ships. It Is maintained that m many cases the commercial242 words
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Article113 1932-11-12 17 The Blue Star Line has temporarily suspended its Far Eastern service, but there is no truth m the report that it has been permanently withdrawn. The approaching completion or the lift for ships at the junction of the Hohenzollern Canal and the river Oder, which forms a waterway to Berlin113 words
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Article113 1932-11-12 17 So many repair contracts for British ships have gom- to ItM Continent recently ofi the matter of price that many people are inclined to form the opinion that Continental .ship repairing is incontestable cheaper than our own. and that they will get the contracts which depend113 words
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Article87 1932-11-12 17 It has been decided m the highest Belgiag Court of Appeal that clauses m bilk of lading relating to poods for or from a Belgian nocr m which provide for the jurisdiction of foreign Courts m rase of dispute, are null and void The case was that of the German87 words
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Advertisement572 1932-11-12 17 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS (Daily and Weekly Editions) Head Office 188 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone G056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include572 words
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Advertisement265 1932-11-12 17 NEXT TIME YOU GO HOME /Wt NCLUDE C«««d*'i uw ionic rwmu h f I [i Sec the iaest >c«a«ry tk« Cuudiaa jS' 1 Rockiw— Mt. Robwo. tdlcft ot them d\— Y^\— MAm^Lw/m from larmry twin. e^nipp^J Jor i^riat V^^^ilWl Trarucontincntd trtin. fro. V.^oarcr. fijl^f^ rhroo f h bookinf^-.ny Ste«uhip Lint.265 words
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Article712 1932-11-12 18 BARGAINING FOR WORLD BID Our Small Cars Challenge All Countries Paris. I met to-day (writes the Dally Express motorIng correspondent), at the opening of the great j international motor car exhibition m Paris, an official Government observer, sent over from England to report on the prospects712 words
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Article189 1932-11-12 18 Celebration at Portsmouth London. On Trafalgar Day Lord Nelson's flagship, the Victory, lying m the world's oldest dock m Portsmo ath Dockyard, flew the signal "England expects this day that every man will do his duty," and the masts and yards were decorated with festoons. A laurel wreath189 words
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Article724 1932-11-12 18 THE TALES HE TOLD— AND THE THINGS HE WILL NOT TELL Burglaries During Evening Strolls I Rarely have the police of London had through their hands so mysterious a p:rson as John Ronald Gay Rowlands, alns Frederick Johnson, who was sent to penal servitude for four724 words
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Article271 1932-11-12 18 I Rubber Planter's New Job London. Men mannequins are with us. Mr. Peter Russell, the well known dress designer, organised a first men's fashion parade before the cabaret at Grosvenor House. The parade was staged at midnight. The four men who acted as male mannequins were nervous, but271 words
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Article985 1932-11-12 18 From a Colonial Point of View The Rt. Hon. W. Ormsby Gore, M.P., formerly Undei -Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1922 1929, writes as follows m World-Radio: Many seople forget thst Britain still has a Colonial Empire. The Dominions have become sister nations, equal m everything with985 words
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Article42 1932-11-12 18 At South Wimbledon, a baby fell 25 ft. from r third storey window, but when taken to hospital it was found to have escaped with a few slight bruises. The baby was Derrick Clack, 17-months-old, who lives at Ritts Crescent, 8. Wimbledon.42 words
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Article342 1932-11-12 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m 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." Tanjons Priok, 21 metres from342 words
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68 1932-11-12 18 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 ajn. j PETALING 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 Recital68 words
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Article394 1932-11-12 18 Man Accused of Murder London, Oct. 28. It has now been definitely established that the tragedy m Surrey when Mr. and Mrs. Keen. j employees of Lady Guillemard, were found dead, i Mrs. Keen having had her throat cut m her cottage and her husband having been found394 words
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Article60 1932-11-12 18 An old armchair, bought by a Glasgow woman a year ago for the proverbial song— one shilling -has proved something of a bargain. Whon the chair was stripped preparatory to effecting repairs, a £20 note was discovered amongst the padding of one of the arms. The note, which Is not60 words
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Article231 1932-11-12 18 Miss Their Mark m Jugoslavia Rome. France's "Golden Bullets" fired unreasingy Into the rapacious coffers of Jugoslavia —have missed their mark. Kins Alexander, realising: that no further loans seem to be forthcoming from Prance, has sent an emissary to Romy to promote peace and commercial accord between231 words
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Advertisement793 1932-11-12 18 BANKS AND INSURANCE THE YOKOHAMA SPECK BANK, LTD. (Established m 188 H. Capital Subscribed (Fully paid Reserve Fund President K. Kodamu. Vice-President K. Ifck Head Office Yokohan Singapore Branch 3l-a. CHI LONDON BAMUBfI Westminster Bank, Ltd. The National Frovincial Lloyd's Bank. Ltd. BRANCHES Alexandria (Egypt), Batavi; Calcutta, Canton, Changchun tlen,793 words
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Article998 1932-11-12 19 X uhber (i rowers' Association Discussion v its ißMttnf held m Septi-inforr Ux- Propa;.i Committee of the Rubber Growers' Askation again had a very full a^end.i. the .triety of subjects considered indicating the wide field covrn-d by rubber propaganda. Tlus ki only to be expected when dealing with998 words
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Article610 1932-11-12 19 Japanese Venture m Seremban Seremban. An old Japanese resident of Negri Sembilan he has lived In and around Seremban for over 30 years who has planted up and owned many acres of rubber is to-day planting Ipecacuanha on the old Jelebu Road. At his invitation I paid610 words
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Article465 1932-11-12 19 Singapore. Nov. 10. The prices quoted are generally those curren at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market there may be small variations. MEAT Cts. Beef steak (Round) Kati 30 Beef stew or curry do 25 Pork, lean do 44 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) do465 words
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Article107 1932-11-12 19 Report for year to June 30, 1932, states that owing to small quota allowance allotted to company under the international restriction scheme, directors considered that it would be of greater advantage to shareholders not to work dredge during year, which could only have been run at considerable107 words
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Article43 1932-11-12 19 The directors of the Tebrau Rubber Estates recommend a dividend of 2 per cent., less tax. No dividends were paid for the last two years, the previous distribution on the £165,000 of Issued capital having been 6 per cent for .1928-2943 words
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Article174 1932-11-12 19 Changes m Representative Prices Nov. 7 9 10. American Can. Com. 53 2 51 55 Am. Tphone and Tgraph 107 103 S< 107 h Atcheoon Railroad 42 40 43 >„ Dupont 36 34^4 IT% Firestone. Common Not. Qtd. Nk>t. Qtd. 12 > 2 Gen. Electric 17174 words
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Article151 1932-11-12 19 November 1 1 Tin Singapore price (per pikul> $78.50 Oambier 5.80 Pepper White 34 Flake Tapioca 32^ Pearl Sago Small 4.00 Copra. Sundried 5.85 Sago, flour 2.27 V 4 Devoe's Imperial Brilliant Kerosene per tin 2.69 Sylvan Arrow Kerosene per tin 2.49 Socony Motor Gaslire v ex pump per151 words
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Article199 1932-11-12 19 WARING AND GILLOW 'S FAILURE Liabilities Amount to Over £2,000,000 A meeting of creditors of Waring and Gillow Ltd., was held and the Official Receiver, Mr. IE. T. A. Phillips, said that gross liabilities amounted approximately to £2,055,717. After allowing for purchase consideration m the newcompany, amounting to £1,373.000, the199 words
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Article91 1932-11-12 19 Net profit for year ended June 30, 1932. ended to £211 (against £990), to which has to be added £8.421 brought m, making £8.631 Prom this following appropriations have been made: Estate account for depreciation, £500; special cultivation account, £500; provision for tax 1932-33, £500, leaving £7,131.91 words
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Article86 1932-11-12 19 Report for year ended June 30, 1932. states that number of coconuts harvested was 2,205,000, against estimate of 2,250,000 nuts. Yield of copra, however, showed considerable Improvement 583 tons being manufactured against 552 m previous year. Estimated crop Tor current year is 2,250,000 nuts. No rubber tapping has86 words
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Article796 1932-11-12 19 BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR 1933 Gas Industries Section The Gas. Industries Section at the British Industries Fair to be held at Birmingham (February 20th to March 3rd) promises to b? larger than at any previous Fair. It is held under the auspices of the four national organisations of the British gas796 words
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Article201 1932-11-12 19 Share and debenture holders of ihe British Rubber Estates of Java have received circulars giving details of a proposed plan of reconstruction under which the company will be placed in' voluntary liquidation and a new company formed. The new company will have a capital of £750,000.201 words
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Article31 1932-11-12 19 Accounts to June 30th, show a loss of $9,573 (agst. loss of $8,561). Deduct $45,051 brought forwd. leaves $35,478 to go fwd. Tapping suspended as from end June31 words
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Article537 1932-11-12 19 Restriction of Rubber Mr J. Ross McMahon. of Bournemouth writ** to the Financial Times as follows: The consideration of the propos d BritishDutch scheme for controlling the production of tea, which is at present taking place, us .surely an appropriate opportunity for reconsidering that equally imperative need537 words
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Article474 1932-11-12 19 Mr. W. E. Stlmson makes the following suggestion. The views cf Mr. Eric Miller expressed at the Harrisons and Crosfleld annual meeting, regarding the prospects of the rubber industry, are always ea-erly awaited by shareholders large and small, as he is accepted as a leading authoritity m474 words
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Article21 1932-11-12 19 Loss to June 30th, £767 Ugst. £2,897). which added to debit brought In. leaves debit of C 2.30021 words
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Advertisement76 1932-11-12 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m 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 the76 words
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Article1796 1932-11-12 20 Singapore November Races FAVOURITES ECLIPSED Scratchings and Selections for To-day Yesterday's races, the opening day of the Singapore Turf Club November "."in: were remarkable for the number of outsiders that were successful 1 (on >e<|uertly the dividends paid by the tote *rtr unusually high. In1,796 words
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Article580 1932-11-12 20 YESTERDAY'S PADANG HOCKEY Good Defensive Work by S.V.C. Backs S.V.C 3: Malayan omnund. I. A fast and interesting hockey encounter on :he padang yesterday between the Singapore Volunteers and the Malayan Command ended m Am for the Volunteers by the odd goal of five after the580 words
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Article28 1932-11-12 20 The hctki\ match between the Ceylon Sjx»it < :iub and the S.C.R.C. which was to have been )layed on tht CSC. ground yesterday, was >o*tponed to Tuesday.28 words
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Article216 1932-11-12 20 Only Try Decides Match With Public Services S.C.C. "B M 3pt».; Public Services "B" nil. In a match on the Padang yesterday the 5.C.C. "B" fifteen defeated Public Services B" oy three points to nit. scoring the only try of he match about ten minutes before no216 words
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Article38 1932-11-12 20 Keppel Mixed Foursomes Competition A special mixed foursomes competition was played at Keppel Golf Club yesterday and resulted m a win for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. MacLeod with a score of 44 10 Vis 33 Va.38 words
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Article24 1932-11-12 20 The Times of Malaya understands that a delegation fro-n the RAM. hopts to have an interview with Sir Samuel Wilson on Tuesday November 2924 words
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Article722 1932-11-12 20 FUDGES DISAGREE OVER GOOD FIGHT Vmerican Too Clever For Visitor Al Rivers dOst. 3) gained a points decisior >ver Con Cordero (lOst. ?%>, at the Greai World last night. The fight was over ter hrec -minute rounds and many who had seer Cordero m his public722 words
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Article167 1932-11-12 20 Singapore vs. Johore To-day The first match m the Malaya Cup competition is to be played at Rengam te-:lay, where Singapore will oppose Johore. The teams are r.s follow Singapore: D. R. Harper; G. C. Ashworth. J. C. Cooke. A. C. Ball. D. S. Robertson. H. L.167 words
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Article34 1932-11-12 20 Featherweight Champion Loses Title Liverpool, Xov. 10 The British featherweight championship was contested here to-day m a 15 rounds bout m which Seaman Watson (Newcastle) outpointed tied Tnrleton (Liverpool) the holder. Reuter.34 words
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Article63 1932-11-12 20 Mr. W. C. Taylor, wtfo is acting as Registrar of the Supreme Court. Penang. is under orders o proceed to Singapore to the Attorney Generals Department. It is understood that "ither Mr. J. H. B?s-ett. who is just now acting M DP P., or Mr. Moore, Assistant Treasurer. Penang. will63 words
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Article331 1932-11-12 20 English Fast Bowlers Do Well M.C.C. START BADLY Oakley the Outstanding Batsman Bowlers held the upper hand m the match between the M.C.C. and Victoria, which begfar at Melbourne yesterday, for only 272 runs were scored for the loss of a dozen wickets. Victoria were dismissed331 words
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Article72 1932-11-12 20 May Not Play m the Tests Melbourne. Nov. 4. According to a member of the Board of Coritrcl. Archie Jackson, who is at present writing for the Brisbane D'ilv Mail, m addition to a< inR as coach to the Queensland Cricket Association, has automatically disqualified himsel: for the72 words
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Article267 1932-11-12 20 To-day's League Matches Matches m the Ensli^h and Scottish League* to-day ait tn fallow Division I. Arsenal vs. Newcastle United, Bhminghim \> Buddenfield T Blackburn R VS. Liverpool. Blackpool vs Middlesbrough. Derby Count vs. Boltcn W Everton vs. Aston \iil>. Leeds United vs. f air flu c. Ifsnrhtntsi267 words
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Article218 1932-11-12 20 Alter an interesting game Newman, who was m receipt of 3.000 start m a weeks play, beat Lindrum at Thurston "s Hall. Leicester Square, by 583 points. In the previous match Lindrum. when conceding a start of 2.500 m a weeks play, was successful by 79. so that m218 words
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Article44 1932-11-12 20 ('ambridge Beat Dublin University IFREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHTI L London. Nov. 10. Dublin Univ?rsity were visitors to Cambridge x to-day and after an interesting game the Light Blues won 10 3. Gloucester had a big home victory over Oxford Greyhounds, winning 21-nil44 words
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49 1932-11-12 20 London. Nov. Unuer Rugby League rules m a Yorkshire Cup s mi-final. Wakefield defeated Halifax by 16 points to 11. In the Lancashire Cup semi-finals Salford and St. Helen's urew, each side scoring two points and Warrington defeated Wigan by 21 points to 1°49 words
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Article70 1932-11-12 20 Canton Want to Flay at Singapore lion* Kni K Nov. 11. The Athletic Association of Canton is holding a meeting to-morrow to consider the question of entering m the inter-port football competition which will be held m Singapore. The other participant is Hong Kong— Nanyang Siang Pau I70 words
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Article52 1932-11-12 20 Americans Leading N < Wales ii The American team a double* of v -d;*\ 5 3 m the DOOU The match will bl X li dblll U 6—4. C— 4 Van Ryn (AMtrli 6-1 J Craw lord 'N B W 6—3. 3—6 6—2 Ellsworth VIDM .ni(i 0 MiGrath52 words
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Article80 1932-11-12 20 For thr MOOni tin Chinese MMM Itoa ;>■ Criminal Arizes Conn clvi of murder alloyed t<> May 5. it KaMip:ii 1 ed at the Kampar poll) j her husbands second wit( I .'hi h;td bt n k«pt for I I montlr Pru.r to tin I I unit to Kuahi I80 words
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Advertisement86 1932-11-12 20 ■>«■.■■»'■■.■■■■■ m > b a "A USEFUL GIFT" THE NEW "ROLBAC" LOOSE LEAF PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM FITTED WITH THE NEW PATENT ROLL BACK BY SIMPLE ADJUSTMENT OF TWO LEVERS. F" THE LEAVES TO BE INSTANTLY RELEASED OR SECURELY IN THEIR ORIGINAL LOCKED POSI" OBTAINABLE IN TWO USEFUL SIZES B'^ X 1086 words
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