The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 August 1933
1933-08-03
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1933-08-03 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. Wl 4 ESTABLISHED 1835, SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY. AUGUST *****3? 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article1031 1933-08-03 1 AT a first glance the Bermudlan islands would appear to be covered with a uniform growth of Bermuda I cedar. In reality a species of Juniper. of medium height and slightly sombre in hue relieved, at times, by dense clusters of blue berries. Cedar wood is delightfully fragrant1,031 words
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Advertisement281 1933-08-03 1 is no hotter Tea than jjGIA TEA CROWN HALAYA RA FLES HOTEL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT triHT GRILL RCDM 'Oil I MEALS SERVED ON THE LAWN Special -*r Dance TEA DANCES a7O MIDNIGHT EVER MONDAY. WEDNESDAY y AND FRIDA. SPECIAL DINNER DANCES SPECIA; i-AR LUNCH EVERY Tuesday, Thursday AND SATURDAY mpson281 words
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Advertisement146 1933-08-03 1 ADELPHI SEA VIEW HOTEL HOTEL THE FAVOURITE ideal seaside resort TOWN RENDEZVOUS. swimming, sunbathing CONCERT DURING tennis, golf TIFFIN ALWAYS DELIGHTFUL EVERY ROOM WITH BATH MODERN SANITATION EXCELLENT CUISINE SERVICE Quests of the Sea View Hotel may take their Tiffin at the Adelphi Hotel, and vice-versa, without extra cost to146 words
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Advertisement461 1933-08-03 1 THE DAY'S NEWS Of $20,000,000 subscribed by Chinese inside and outside China only $1,700,000 reached the Volunteers fighting in the North against the Japanese —Page 9. Official date for the Japanese withdrawal from the Peking Mukden Railway has been communicated to the Chinese —Page 9. "The future of Raffles shares461 words
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Advertisement15 1933-08-03 1 BIGIA TEA Brings the freshness and fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home.15 words
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Article285 1933-08-03 2 Salary And Commission On Verbal Contract A claim of $4,028 for arrears of salary and commission due. was brought b> K. R. S. Kenneth against Ong Kah Lok in the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice. Mr. Tampoe Phillips was for the plaintiff and Mr. S.285 words
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Advertisement81 1933-08-03 2 Thursday, August 3rd Before the Chief Justice in the Ist Court at 11 a.m. Part heard B. 443/32— K. R. S. Kenneth vs. Ong Kah Lock. Before Mr. Justice Gerahty in the 2nd. Court at 11 a.m. Assizes Rex. vs. Charles Blundell Wood. Before Mr. Justice Mills in the 3rd81 words
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Advertisement439 1933-08-03 2 S "EPBEDROL"! a far the treatment of I Catarrh Hay Fever I and far the prevention of a COLD in its early stages Endorsed by Leading Laryngologists. The special Nasal Bottle can be carried in the pocket without fear of leakage. More convenient and efficacious than atomisers and sprays. I439 words
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Advertisement269 1933-08-03 2 TENIH IN SINGAPORE mi vTi^ NOTK Tend, T NOTICE is hei are now Invitrri material or "U culars of such ti-r.o in the Tender Rum. Supply durinx 10 rinc. Wator t> 4 pm Wedn< 1933. > Supply during i Iron UnsM-.-.t t« to 2'/' bor, 4 pm Moth] 1933. Supply269 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous192 1933-08-03 2 THE WEEK Thursday, 3rd High Water. 09.19, 7.6 ft.. 19.35. 8.7 It. Penang Races. Public Services R.F.C. annual meeting. Municipal Office 7 p.m. Football S.A.F.A. <Div. II Police vs. S. Chinese F.A. 11. Jalati Besar. Friday, 4th. High Water, 10.14. 8.2 It.. 20.49. 9.2 ft. Football: S.A.F.A. League. Malay F.A.192 words
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Article5617 1933-08-03 3 WHENCE SIR P. CUNUFFE-USTER'S F PRIVATE INFORMATION*" .-.-.By The Free Press mmmmmmmmmm Correspondent London, July 11. Vi q an make the life of a Lontf' spondent a burden to news and a glut of it, s me tot this moment. mt events have hapt wrote5,617 words
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Article338 1933-08-03 3 Banishment Threat To Siamese Princes Fr m Our Own Correspondent I Bangkok. July :7. Politically the m«| of tht week has been tht action ol w\o members of the Stan Council one military and one naval officer sending a letter with best compliments' to various Princes and338 words
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Article74 1933-08-03 3 A movement is on foot to erect statue of the late King of Slam in the grounds ol Vajiravudh College which was named iftar him. writes our Bangkok corn-sp nd< nt. Hi cost is estimated at about i1 4.000 and a subscription list li being circulated umong the late monarch's74 words
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Advertisement29 1933-08-03 3 SAVE- [[I FLOOR SPACE 111 WASTED EFFORT ||l SLIP FIT Renold Chain Drives I AND REDUCE RUNNING COSTS. ELIMINATE TRANSMISSION BREAKDOWNS CUT HANDLING CHARGES. SOLE AGENTS: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED.29 words
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Article267 1933-08-03 4 Fourth Commissioner In j A Year NEW APPOINTMENT Constant Changes Effect On Working I IFrom Our Own Correspondent J Bangkok, Auff 1. As a result of the CommissionerGeneral being transferred to the Irrigation Department, the present Traffic Superintendent becomes the Actine Commissioner-General of the Siam State. Railways267 words
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Article504 1933-08-03 4 Monday, July 24. His Excellency held an Investiture at Astana Iskandariah and invested H.H. The Sultan of Perak with the Insignia Of a Knight Grand Cros.s of St. Michael and St. George. His Excellency presided at a Durbar held at Astana Iskandariah. His Excellency was &uest at a504 words
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Article324 1933-08-03 4 WESTMINSTER'S POPULATION OF 200 Five With Residential (Qualifications census of cats Is being taken In Houses of Parliament. It Is being conducted by Mr. Yellop. There is no mystery about Mr. Yellop s choice to undertake this census. Mr. Yellop is the senior Office Keeper324 words
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Article323 1933-08-03 4 Poisoned Girl's Last Letter Perhaps I shall be happy with the man I love. ran a passage In a letter produced at the Southend inquest on Rose Mary Barrett. 30. found poisoned :>n the Southend front with a man said to be married, unconscious nearby The323 words
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Article58 1933-08-03 4 The Boys* Union will be "At Home" on Monday at the residence of Mr Wee Thlam Seng. No. 19 CalrnhlU Circle off I Cairnhill Road at 4.30 p.m. The flnal i in the ping-pong championship will be I decided between Oaw Khek Chiew and Knng Jit Cheng, to be followed58 words
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Advertisement525 1933-08-03 4 GOLFERS V^^fl fif Don't xau until :vr B/f Pn( aMn P rend**: them ■I B?>fc^ l^^Wi mdl'pen^ab"' h> l^Be^WU Ji render the meu OIL I T 'S^^^ The Household O\ *U I hundred mnd one u'r!\j". U COSTS ONLY .%o rls S ■fiVEK BORSI 'Ml RIIM'IN' }>■> M. IHIfP >IN«.\l'Ol<|525 words
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Article383 1933-08-03 5 Sarah Makes Her Debut to the World Sarah, the six-weeks-old daughter of Edna Best and Herbert Marshall, has already caused, in all innocence, more I trouble to the film chiefs of Hollywood j and London than half a dozen Garbos. She wrecked the plans for the biggest383 words
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Article28 1933-08-03 5 His Royal Highness the Prince Damrong and party have arrived at Penang from Singapore. They are the guests of Mr. Khaw Joo Tok during their stay in Penang.28 words
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Article133 1933-08-03 5 Siamese Politician Dislikes France [From Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok, July 27. Luang Pradlt who was allowed t< leave his country to reside in Franc< with a pension of £1.000 a year, find life rather without savour. When tin air mail left he was on a visit t<133 words
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Advertisement139 1933-08-03 5 gggyifpan OWING N OTHER ENGAGEME NTS WE ARE COMPELLED TO WITHDRAW THIS MAGNIFICIENT FILM DON'T MISS IT! POSITIVELY LAST SHOWING fhz <&aab H Tmpanions TO MORROW NOEL COWARD'S "TO-NIGHT IS OURS" WITH I IREDRIC MARCH I CLAUDETTE COLBERT PARAMOUNT PICTURE SAU LAUGHABLE I VASTLY ENTERTAINING I GOLFERS! Don't forget TUESDAY139 words
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Advertisement143 1933-08-03 5 CAPITOL! SATURDAY MORNING NEXT! "MICKEY MOUSE' 9 Matinee 11 a.m. SPECIAL SELECTED PICTURES. Admission Members of Mickey Mouse Club FREE Non-members Adults 50 cts. Children 25 cts. Mickey Mouse members must produce Receipts for Aumst subscriptions. It all happened over a beautiful Lady's Jewelled Garter given by an admirer before143 words
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Advertisement229 1933-08-03 5 "GREATER THAN HELL DIVERS!"— Never have each thrills been teen in a picture I Nightly 6.15—9.15 Tremendous Success of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's greatest Dramatic Sensation W^L'Wxh Mfc"^"iJMi f^l my 1-i^t^H ifiiN With ROBERT MONTGOMERY Madge Evans, Jimmy Durante and a cast of over a 1000! SEE Undersea scenes never before filmed SEE229 words
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Article91 1933-08-03 6 SianTs Foreign Adviser To Stay In U.S. iFrom Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok, July 27. The Adviser in Foreign Affairs Mr. Raymond B. Stevens, who went on sick leave recently, is unlikely to return to Siam. He has been offered a seat on the Federal Trades Commission in the91 words
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Article99 1933-08-03 6 Exhibitions of Goods in Finland London, July 29. Plans are being prepared for the holding of a British week in Finland from September 4 and many British firms, including some which have not hitherto traded with Finland, are sending goods to be shown in shop windows of theBritish Radio - 99 words
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Article425 1933-08-03 6 Hard Times For Patrons of Sport I From Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok, July 26. Racing in Bangkok has been feeling the hard times. One of the Clubs indeed has lost money, and the other, and senior club, is faced with a much smaller income than was anticipated.425 words
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Article190 1933-08-03 6 Hose Cup Competition Semi-Final Seremban. July 31. Negri Sembilan Tamil Union entered the final of the Hose Cup soccer competition by beating Kuala Pllah District XI by 5 goals to 2 in the semifinal. The Tamils fully deserved tht victory and the excellent work of Kam Tin. the190 words
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Article139 1933-08-03 6 Men Who Will Represent the Army The following will represent the Command in the Malaya Amateur Athletic Championships, at Kuala Lumpur, on August 18th and 19th. ICOx. Lt. Billson. R.A. Bdsmn. Best, 220x. Lt. Billson, R.A. Bdsmn. Best, Sgt. Morris, lAVilts. R. 440x. Lt. Tyrrell, R.A. L/Cpl. Ranee.139 words
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Article357 1933-08-03 6 Another Jaipur Success [From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 11. The Indian Polo Tourists under the leadership of the Maharajah of Jaipur go from success to success with almost monotonous regularity, and it has become quite evident that there is no team in England able to stand up to357 words
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Article183 1933-08-03 6 liOndon Rowing Club Wins Again London. July 11. The Kingston Regatta, held on Saturday, was not a great success this year. Threatening weather seared away many spectators and entries tor the Senior race* especially, were but poorly filled In the Eights and Fours only London R.C. and Thames183 words
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Article99 1933-08-03 6 Land Office and Indians Draw (From Our Own Correspondent. > Muar, July 30. The following are the results of the matches in the Muar League Land Office 1. Indians 1. Hospital 6 J.M.F. II 0. j J. Othman 5. P.W.D. 1. Land Office 3. Police 0. The M.P.H..99 words
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Article76 1933-08-03 6 Worlds Most Hazardous Motor Trial Merano, July 31. The most hazardous motor trial in the world, involving racing over 1.250 of difficult Apline passes, began shortly before dawn with 121 cars from half a dozen countries participating. The race has Nice as the goal and several English womenReuter Wireless - 76 words
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Article17 1933-08-03 6 Sergeant Colllck, R.A.F.. won the Singapore Garrison billiards championship by defeating Drum Major Pearce. Wiltshire Regiment. 500—39217 words
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Advertisement328 1933-08-03 6 Has on t tfly Hair M«w 1 had become completely i <!i«couraged by hea«» J growth of disgusting hair. rfi wA^^k J I tried depilatory pastes. %%J%J i evil smelling powder and L^ W> X^H palnlul electric treatment f± —even a razor Shaving l|^ST v If alaiply made the hair328 words
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Advertisement220 1933-08-03 6 I DO NOT MISS 1/1 the smartest car I Malaya arrived! I A'U ST I N y cabriolet /I ///'I On display at BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED Singapore. Glorious a Health MR. OOULSON KERNAHAN. X^S--«1 "'^i the author ol God and th* I^* Ant," "The Child, the Wis» l I A220 words
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1565 1933-08-03 7 PRISONER'S MURDEROUS ASSAULT Driven Back To Cell By Fire Hose j HORE AS SIZES TRIAL Four Constables Guard Convict In Dock Aational scene in Johore Prison was described at Johore Assizes yesterday when Chee Tan, a recently released prisoner, was sennit- ed to four1,565 words
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Article539 1933-08-03 7 CHINESE GIRL'S ALLEGED DISILLUSIONMENT Another Wife Discovered After Marriage A story that her young husband had married her ander the lalse pretence that she was his first and only wife, was advanced by a pretty 19-year-old Straits-born Chinese woman when she appeared as the complainant in539 words
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Article117 1933-08-03 7 Spoke Only After Sun Had Risen From Our Own Corn spondom I Taiplng. July 28. Charged with causing grievous hurt to another Chinese with a parang, anj aged Chinese, Lim 3oon. has now been j found to be insane. Accused, a keeper in the Hokkien Cemetery, is alleged117 words
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Article621 1933-08-03 7 Rubber Wins Where Metal Fails Singapore Test With Under Sea Pipe Singapore experiment thai, may have far-reaching effects in the use of reinforced rubber for submerged pipes is described by Mr. D. J. Murnane, of the Singapore Municipal Water Department in his report for 1932. The pipe was immersed in621 words
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Article710 1933-08-03 7 I TALE OF WOE AGAINST POLICE Charges of Extortion And Terrorism "The manner in which the police treated me was beastly and the Government Monopolies men were Just as inhuman to me." declared Sinnathamby James Muttiah. a well dressed Ceylon Tamil, in defending himself before710 words
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Article508 1933-08-03 7 "I Shall Take Further' Action," Says Judge WOOD TRIAL Conversation Between Witnesses Another full day was occupied in the Assize court yesterday in the trial of Inspector C. B. Wood, of the traffic branch, on a charge of causing the death of a Chinese by negligent driving508 words
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Article283 1933-08-03 7 Friends Duped At The Cinema A form of cheating by means ol resale of tickets and an alleged confidence trick at the Alhambra theatre was the subject of a charge against a young Chinese electrician named Ah Whatt. who was produced before Mr R. J. F Curtis in283 words
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853 1933-08-03 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY. AUGUST 3rd. 1933. GOOD BUSINESS— BY ORDER Can enduring prosperity be creat- ed by artificial means President Rooseveit thinks the answer to that question is "Yes," and he is sparing no effort to prove he is right. The oid methods have becnj tried and have failed,853 words
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Article107 1933-08-03 8 Mr. Ward Jackson's New Publication Published in aid ot the Planters I Benevolent Found of Malaya. Tolonu L;i«u. successor to Tolong-Lah of notorious fame, has made its appearance It will be on sale to-morrow at local stores at $1 a copy Those who read Tolong-lah will have some107 words
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Article60 1933-08-03 8 A lecture on "Theosophy As Art will be delivered at the Thosophical Society. 428 Race Course Road to-day at 6-30 p.m The next meeting of the Federal Council Uhe Budget meeting) will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Monday. October 30. and following days, comj mencing at 10 a.m There60 words
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Article129 1933-08-03 8 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES AND STERLING RATES Rubber and Tin prices and the sterling rate in New York and Paris specially cabled to the Free Press j are as follow RUBBER London. Auk. 2. Rubber Market prices at 4 p.m. I to-day were [Spot (Buyers) 329 32d.129 words
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Article446 1933-08-03 8 ONLY TWO MONTHS IN COLONY j Mr. Justice Sawrey-Cookson's Fatal Seizure Reference to the death ol Mr. Justice Sawrey Cookson was made in the Supreme Court yesterday by the Ciue. Justice <Sir Walter Huggard;. Mr Justice Mills and Mr. Justice G rahtv were on the446 words
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Article130 1933-08-03 8 Envoys To Siam And India Hsinking. Au« I. Tht- Manchukuo Government has formulated a new forelnn pollen wh. is marked by independent intiativ»> and th»- liquidation of the subservient policy i pursued by the old regime According to the new foreign policy Manchukuo will oppose the various economic130 words
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Article45 1933-08-03 8 Three Towns Under Water From Our Own n "^-***»«r»nnrt«nt Bangkok. Ant 2. Phenomenal rises In the northern rivers are renort^d ard tv»* towns of Chlenemat. Lampang and Phrae have been flooded out. Damage to nronrtry and crops Is likely to be very heavy.45 words
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Article581 1933-08-03 8 PETITION TO THE GOVERNOR Protest Men ing \n\ SCH( I FEb "United Fn T(, <u At the m»-» Club vest*: from various sociations 1,. decided to I, to protest th ments pro,, fees. I It was lur I Uon should be I the kindnu and Mala. J their vie* I581 words
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Advertisement339 1933-08-03 8 l^^T fm TRY Hawkers Sloe Gin AFTER A BATHE. GALJDBECK'S BY SPECIAL g^ A Jxf TO H.M. THE APPOINTMENT KING OF SIAM RINGS AND ETERNITY RINGS. DIAMOND SET PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT also Bridal presents in diamond set Watches, Brooches. Bracelets, Pearl Necklaces LARGEST AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK. DO NOT FAIL TO ENQUIRE339 words
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Advertisement51 1933-08-03 8 IN THIS AGE IT IS GOOD TO BE ALIVE says a doctor. But, owing to the increase of motor traffic, it is getting increasingly difficult. A "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY will enable you to face the world more readily. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE Si LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone51 words
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Article183 1933-08-03 9 80l ND UP WITH FUTURE OF COLONY "Hold On For Prosperity To Return" E. N. TAYLOR'S VERDICT Bi< Improvements For Both Hotels THE at the meeting yesterday, in the Exchange the statutory report, marked the completion phase of the working of the newly constit Raffles Hotel,183 words
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Article3848 1933-08-03 9 Mr Taylor stated that the somewhat :usual circumstances which attended nesi had delayed the holding eeting. A great deal of work bad tx d >ne since the last occasion n which he had addressed them: tech- i omplicated matters having the resolution which they had pasted3,848 words
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Article182 1933-08-03 9 SIR SAMUEL HOARE'S ORDEAL Evidence Before India Committee London, July 31. The Joint Select Committee on Indian constitutional reform which since June, has devoted 23 days to the hearing of evidence will continue its sittings till the end of the current week when it will adjournBritish Radio - 182 words
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Article129 1933-08-03 9 Appeal Concluded in Three Year Trial Allahabad. Aug. 2 The appeals against the sentences in the Meerut conspiracy case have concluded in the record time of eight !days. instead two months as was expected. Before reserving his judgment the Chief Justice remarked that the sentences seemed severe.— Reuter.129 words
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Article117 1933-08-03 9 London Anxious At Frontier Disturbance London. July 31. Developments in the situation of the North-West Frontier of India are being closely watched here. Troops are advancing from Peshawar to the support of the loyal Halimzai tribe which is threatened by the neighbouring tribe of Mahmands. Meanwhile theBritish Radio - 117 words
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Article92 1933-08-03 9 Underground Extension to Cockfosters London. July 31. The last section of the tube railway extension from South Harrow to Cockfosters was opened to the public to-day. This railway, which is now 25 miles long. Is the longest underground railway in the world and the addition just completed costBritish Radio - 92 words
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Article74 1933-08-03 9 Remains Aloft Nearly Seven Hours London. July 31. Plight-Lieutenant Mole of the Royal Air Force remained aloft yesterday for 6 hours 55 minutes in a n"w t?TW o soaring glider designed and built by ex-Corporal Manual, late of the Royal Air Force at his home in Folkestone. TheBritish Radio - 74 words
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Article24 1933-08-03 9 A variety entertainment will be given to-night at 8 o'clock at the St. Andrew School held in aid of the Tamil Churcl Workers' Association.24 words
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Article58 1933-08-03 9 Contributed To Chinese Volunteers gunboats" sunk Date Of Japanese Withdrawal Peking, August 2. Chinese officials have been informed that the withdrawal of the Japanese troops along the Peking Mukden Railway will be completed by August 7 and it is expected that through railway traffic between Shanhaikuan andReuter - 58 words
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Article333 1933-08-03 9 Shanghai. Aug. 2. The Chinese volunteers in east Kirin j have suddenly surrounded the Manichukuo troops in Fuchin in north-east Manchuria. Two Manchukuo gunboats are reported to have been burnt by the volunteers and another is said to have been sunk. The Chinese forces are now advancing on the positions333 words
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Article90 1933-08-03 9 Mr. Henderson to Stand For Clay Cross London, July 31. Mr. Arthur Henderson. President of the League of Nations Disarmament Conference, who is at present without a seat in Parliament, has accepted an invitation to stand as Labour candidate for Clay Cross division where a vacancyBritish - 90 words
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Article84 1933-08-03 9 Bank Capital To Be Inflated Washington. Auk. 2. A vigorous drive to expand industrial credit was foreshadowed by Mr. Jesse Jones, chairman of the Reconstruction Corporation, in a broadcast speech With the approval of Mr. Roosevelt he *ald the Corporation was ready to inflate the working capitalReuter - 84 words
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Article53 1933-08-03 9 Madrid, August 2. In the course of a meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Spanish Government decided to recognise the U.S.S.R. officially. The Cortez unanimously adopted a Bill regarding public order, and by 262 votes to 5 it adopted the necessary measures for replacing Church teaching53 words
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Advertisement327 1933-08-03 9 eyelax defeats your biggest beauty difficulty lV' B > K. u V HOT weather make- mJ^M WklUil up needs the right iHH^J^^^^V lil^^^H kind of powder base I one that will really W help you cope with perspiration and keep K^ it from ruining your 1 make-up a dozen VyßHl^^l^^^^^^^^l^^^^^K327 words
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Advertisement1077 1933-08-03 10 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO., U&31) Steam Ship Co.. Ltd., and China Ltd. Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. THE CHINA NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd. THE SIAM1,077 words
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Advertisement573 1933-08-03 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. Steamers. Doe Sails. s.s. City of Bedford For Havre. London. R'dam H'burg In Port Aug. 2 s.s. City of Roubaix For London. Rotterdam and H'burg Aug. 14573 words
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Advertisement423 1933-08-03 10 p. o; British India and Apcar mes Incorporated In England > MAIL, PASSENGER AND G 0 SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL Co I'NDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJFSTY'S LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA j A p AN Dur Tonnage. Singaporr. i BHUTAN 6.000 Aug 5423 words
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Advertisement664 1933-08-03 11 0. S. K. Line. FOB AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA. Due Sails. Cape Town, Algoa Bay, Durban. L. Hi>° > Marques. Dar-es-Salaam and Mombasa Aug. 8 8 «\ru Mombasa, Dar-es-Salaam, L. Marques, So 1 Durban. Algoa Bay and Cape Town. Aug. 12 12 Santos and Rio de Janeiro via Colombo I664 words
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Advertisement424 1933-08-03 11 BMJjib graiManp lllNff obdAMEMUCAN MAIL LINE p COMFORT WITH ror ECONOMY PRESIDENT LINER TOURIST Offers LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS Each with hoi and cold running water and restful beds. UNEXCELLED CUISINE DIVERSIFIED ENTERTAINMENT ORCHESTRAS DANCING SWIMMING TALKIES DECK SPORTS In addition to first class EVERY Trans-Pacific President Liner now features this424 words
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Advertisement873 1933-08-03 11 Mb ru IMb 1 KONINKLUKC PAKFIVAART MAATSCHAPPLI VAN DER LYN— Thursday, Aug. 3. Cneribon (not for pa&tengers). Bemarang. Sourabaya, Boeleleng. Ampenan. Padang-Bay. Benoa and Banjoe- wangi TlDORE— Thursday. A\ig. 3. Selat-Pandjang. Bengkalls. Soengel-Paknlnf. Si.ik and Pakan Baroe. TOMOHON Thursday, Aug. 3, Singkawang. Pemangkat and Sambas. DE WEERT— Friday. Aug. 4,873 words
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Article236 1933-08-03 12 r pensive Sequel To Splashing The cry of a little girl who resented being reprimanded for having splashed water In a neighbour's kitchen led to a nght between the girl's father and the neighbour., after which the latter was taken to hospital with a fractured arm. On Tuesday236 words
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Article79 1933-08-03 12 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh Seamen To Be Employed By New Company Hong Konc An*. 1. The merchants of Canton are reported to have made arrangements for the organisation of a steamship company to run a number of ships along the China coast.* The seamen who deserted the British79 words
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Article76 1933-08-03 12 Sin Chew Jit Poh - Sin Chew Jit Poh South-West Not To Send Delegates Hong Konf. Aue 1. At a meeting of the Government of the South-west, it was decided not to send delegates to the Fifth Kuomintang Congress in Nanking in October. Mr. Chow Lu. President of the Chungshan University and an76 words
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Article122 1933-08-03 12 The Adzuma Risen Kaisha has ordered from the Mitsubishi Kobe shipyard a motor vessel 360 ft In length with a beam of 50 ft and a depth of 29 ft. She will have a tonnage of 4.185 gross and the speed In service will be 16 knots.122 words
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Article128 1933-08-03 12 SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnifhtly Pass* n err Steamer Between Rangoon, Port Sudan. Marseilles, Palma and England HOMEWARD SAILINGS Port of Disembarkation Plymouth Leave Rangoon 1913. KEMMENDINE Aug 26 BHAMO Sept. 9 AMARAPOORA Sept. 23 SAOAING Oct. 7 BURMA Oct. 21 YOMA Nov. 4 PEGU Nov. IS CHINDWIN128 words
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Advertisement593 1933-08-03 12 BURNSJ^RILP LINE A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY f| VISIT AUSTRALIA IN THE SPRING SPECIAL FIRST CLASS RETURN FARE £74 ($634.29) Special arrangements have been made to enable Dassenirer* to make the round cruise to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Java by the well-known s.s "MARELLA" (7,475 tons grosVreSster? sailing hence on the593 words
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Advertisement310 1933-08-03 12 Foreverythi,,. Travel, Ban F I Gosro±\ 39. ROBI\ v Individ I. S. K. LINE ISHIHARA IRUI IIW.NM ,(Q i Incorp KEGILAR I>h. Ul JAPAN mc^ NAGOYA MAJ U KORKOBE.OSX, MoiLti,! NAGOYA AM s> K<^* NAOOYA MAM BOSTON MARU £f* MALTA MARU Jjl CLYDE MARr C A>4l > ERIE MARU JJJ310 words
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Miscellaneous615 1933-08-03 12 MAIL DESPATCHES I BY TRAIN [Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. and Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 ajn. Saturdays 7 p.m. IKuantan (via Jerantut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Kuantan (via Jerantut) Saturdays 7 pjn. Kelantan (via Padang Besar) Monday and Friday 7 pjn. Kelantan (via Oemas) every615 words
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Miscellaneous178 1933-08-03 12 Rokan. Dut. 388. from Rengat 2 8 for Rengat 4.8. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD Ships Alongside the Wharv.* or Expected to Arrive East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Kayeson 21. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) Hfnpura 18; Klang 15; Katong 13 Sanltia 11; Siamese Prince 9 Empliftfr Dock (Entrance Gate 3)178 words
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Article104 1933-08-03 13 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS Head Office 7S CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. 605r Address ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. ihe premier morning daily in Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include pictures, ladies' page with latest fashions,104 words
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Article35 1933-08-03 13 E (Payable In Advance). Singapore Within Malaya Outside Malaya Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4.00 Quarterly 7.50 8.50 12.00 i Yearly 15.00 17.00 24.00 yearly 30.00 34.00 48.00 f (Including Postage). Single Copies 10 Cents.35 words
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Article49 1933-08-03 13 Short three-line advertisements To Let, Board and Lodging, For Sale, Lost, Wanted, etc.,— one insertion SI. OO. three insertions $2.00. Domestic Announcements $2.00. Cash must accompany these advertisements. Contract rates may be ascertained on application to the Manager. Whenever possible remittance should be made by crossed cheque.49 words
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Article244 1933-08-03 13 The Singapore Free Press is on sale at Hotels, depots, etc., and by street sellers by 6 a.m. from the following Mohamed All. 439 North Bridge Road (corner of Middle Road). Mohamed Nuhu— Keppel Harbour (Pulau Hantu Seletar Tailoring Mart— Bukit Sembawang. Chop Wah Eng Roya Air Force244 words
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Article496 1933-08-03 13 Ranpura's Passenger List The following passengers are proceeding per s.s. Ranpura. sailing at 9.30 a.m. on Friday for Penang, Colombo, Bombay and Europe. Mrs. R. A. F. Brown, Mr. G. E. Devonshire. Mr. C. R. McArthur. Surg. L. Reese. Mrs. W. A. C. Smelt, and child. Mr. and496 words
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Article417 1933-08-03 13 Reduction of 1' 2 Million Tons During the course of the year 1932 ihere was a reduction of about 1.000.00C tons gross in the world's mercantile ileet. and in 1933 the diminution wil] probably reach a figure of 1»2 million tons gross. Ships are now being broken up417 words
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Article34 1933-08-03 13 The s.s. Andre Lebon is due here from PenanK on Sunday at 7 a.m. and wil probably sail on the same day at 2 p.m for Saigon. Hong Kong and Shanghai Berth S.H.B. wharves.34 words
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Article285 1933-08-03 13 CAPT. E. M. W. LAWRIE ILN. Former H.K. Commodore Dies In London Captain Edward McConnaU Wyndham Lawrie. D.5.0.. R.N., who was appointed Commodore in Charge of Naval Establishments at Hong-kong in June. 1932. and was invalided home in May. died in London on June 29th Born in 1882. Lawrie entered285 words
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Article129 1933-08-03 13 United Netherlands Company The two latest ships ordered by the United Netherlands Navigation Co. will be somewhat larger than the two already under construction the length bp. being 455 ft whilst the beam Is 63 ft. and the depth is 38 it 8 ins. They will129 words
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Article107 1933-08-03 13 Tenders For Two Large Ships The New Zealand Shipping Co. has called for tenders for two large motor and passenger ships. The machinery i power will be 10.500 blip. It. is understood that the vessels will be somewhat similar to the Rangltlki class, of which three were107 words
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Article80 1933-08-03 13 Motor Passenger and Cargo Ship Ordered Messrs. Burns. Philp and Co. have a motor passenger and cargo ship on order in Britain to be equipped with Kincaid-B. and W. two-stroke singleacting engines. If the machinery of this vessel proves satisfactory the owners will place a contract80 words
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Article77 1933-08-03 13 Although the Panama Canal cost two j and a half times as much as the Suez Canal and takes twice as much to run. the current rates are nearly 40 per cent, less than those charged at Port Said. This gives American trade with t.he Far East,77 words
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Article44 1933-08-03 13 ♦CANES (EXCEPT MALACCA) WITH ROOTS (LOOSE OR BUNDLES).— Merchants are hereby Informed that the rate of freight on the above commodity, from Straits to Conference basis Ports in Europe, is reduced to 82s per 1.000 pieces, loose or in bundles, effective 2/8/33."44 words
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Advertisement60 1933-08-03 13 Here is my small acL M for insertion in the Free Press Ntnv •ose (state amount of remittance) Sale, Board and Lodging, Wanted, Lost. Found, etc., advertisement* <nch (8 lines) cost Si .00 an Insertion or three insertions for $2. All should be addressed to the Manager, Singapore Free Presa,60 words
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Advertisement253 1933-08-03 13 TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA V: V AND MOST OF THE U.S.A. W. J The Nw~ ■■■■tr Rmn* um (im 4 Urn Nattutiai lUliw m f f See th» ta*«T lb» mtmClotm Canadtaa B«ckle» «t« y «i j U p* M^ft^ Park La^f» to U» iMsrt of woodrow Mountain baaaty 'ravel253 words
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Article, Illustration1025 1933-08-03 14 Contract Bridge (By Ely Culbertson) OCCASIONALLY hands are dealt which offer unusual opportunities for brilliant plays. A majority of the hands, however, are extremely simple, and require little or no Imagination on the part of the Declarer. But very often these simple hands cause trouble, and frequently it is1,025 words
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Article189 1933-08-03 14 Siamese To Replace Europeans I From Our Own Correspondent] Bangkok. July 27. The European pilot service In Bangkok Is eventually to be officered Iby Siamese pilots. The present foreign pilots < four i are to be allowed to retain their posts as long as they like, but no189 words
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Article44 1933-08-03 14 Owing to the lack of funds, the Greek scheme for rejuvenating the merchant fleet has broken down, and the parties concerned are now petitioning the Government to be allowed to put in service again the old ships which had been withdrawn under the scheme.44 words
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Article238 1933-08-03 14 Official Vote Split Up in Council It is not often that the official vote is divided in Council and interest therefore attaches in an unusual degree to the situation which arose at the meeting of the Legislative Council. on Monday when a number of officials refused238 words
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Advertisement309 1933-08-03 14 M SAVE TIME AND MONEY w I TRAVEL BY AIR M Singapore— Palembang Hi 3 hours m Singapore— Batavia in 6 hours Mi Every Wednesday. Ma Have your breakfast and watch the Earth sTUde by WM Apply to K.P.M. Rotterdam Lloyd, 5m lfM Nether land Steamship Co., Thos. Cook, American309 words
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Advertisement721 1933-08-03 14 BANKS AND INSVRANrM THE VOh( HaJ^B HV- T |,^B f- Japital Su: < Fully leservr Fin. ;^s^l Presld. Vlr,-Pr of 4 VB Head i, V^B lONI "KUt Wfitn.:i The N.tt. ri Alexuncir. Bomb:. [>alren. Km. M Harbin H f Karachi Kob. M Manila M..r L -f NVwchwMi.K "gM Rangoon i721 words
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Article521 1933-08-03 15 AND RUBBER SEE SAW -rH ICTION V\ i 5 OUT fetoi uly Tin rficti -gures •>..ri Aug. 1. .-.r. cement ling the was duly k undet indications disappointPraser ■it. the Dutch to have in- it the most control of ur.accept■erned. i timed quar- r< it to s the antipathy I521 words
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Article160 1933-08-03 15 A Profit of $125,626 Last Year The meeting of shareholders of Katu Tin Dredging. Ltd.. will be held) at Kuala Lumpur on August 10. The directors* report on the past year states; The accounts disclose a profit of $125,626.45 14.656.8.5) before providing for dredge depreciation: the usual160 words
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94 1933-08-03 15 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION August Ind.. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers R SS. equal to London Standard. Spot I loose I 12> 2 11% R.S.S. equal to London Standard. iF.0.8 12 4 13 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Aug 12' v 12 5 f Sept. 12> 2 12 5 t;94 words
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Article25 1933-08-03 15 Boustead und Co.. Ltd.. Penang. Agents: Tukuapa Valley Tin Dredging N. L. July output 1.320 hours; 342.000 cubic yards; 2.033 plculs.25 words
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Article257 1933-08-03 15 Workmen Threaten To Leave It is understood that the Sawmills' Association of Singapore has sent a cable to the Dutch Government protesting against the taxes on the ->anglongs in the Rhio Archipelago ard Bengkalis and asking for an immediate reduction. The panglongs are coolie ganss cqt- ting timber257 words
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Article216 1933-08-03 15 Changes in Representative Prices July 28 31 Aug. 1. American Can. Com 85 82 3 4 84' 2 Am. T'phone and T'graph 1235 8 121 122 7 8 Atcheson Railroad 62 57' /2 58' 2 Dupont 70«2 67V 2 69' 2 Firestone. Common 26» 4 22216 words
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Article191 1933-08-03 15 Yesterday's Alterations Ayer Weng «$1» 96 1.00 Batu Caves »$1» 45 50 Hong Kong Tin (Sal 13s 14s Idris 1 5s- 6s 7s Kamp Kamunting Qos> 7s 9d &s 9d Malay Consd. <$D 24 26 2 Malayan Tin <ss» 22s 23s 6d Malayan T. F. lis 12s191 words
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Article167 1933-08-03 15 u shipm- nts of rubber, including latex, revertex and concentrated latex, during the month of July. 1933 I. E. 4A. Sheet Crepe Latex. Concentrated Latex TOTAL Re vertex Tons Tons ee of p Transhipment Transhipment Transhipment TOTAL Proper Straits Malay Proper Straits Malay Proper Straits Malay Settlements167 words
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Article365 1933-08-03 15 EXCHANGE RATES August 2 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2,4 I|l6 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 1132I 1 32 London, 60 days' sight 2|4 London, 30 days' sight 23 63 64 London, demand 2 3 31 32 London, T.T. 23 15,16 Lyons and Paris, demand 980365 words
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Article209 1933-08-03 15 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.133rd. auction yesterday. Catalogued 1.428.350 lbs s tons 637 66 OHered 1.326.721 592.29 Sold 1.191.183 s ***** SPOT London :i 25/32d New York 7 3 8 cents PRICKS REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet: Cents Per Lb. Standard Quality 12S209 words
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Article221 1933-08-03 15 SECTION I. ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT ■lock* Production. Imports and Exports of Rubber by States and Settlements. June. <S.l>. Foreign Imports. Exports and Shipping. June. SECTION 11. RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT PART I OFFICIAL Bum: Weekly Report on Crops. Rice Prices and Rainfall. July 1. C?ylon:-- Customs221 words
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Article270 1933-08-03 15 Burma Malay Tin, Ltd. Burma-Malay Tin. Ltd.. meeting will j«- held at Kuala Lumpur on August 10. rhe directors* report which will be presented covers a period of 14 months up :o May 31 last. It states: A very limited amount of prospecting nas been carried out270 words
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Article139 1933-08-03 15 Foreign exports of tin, being final shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports, during the month of July. 1933 I. and E. 8 Destination Tons United Kingdom 120 United States of America 2.8*4 Continent of Europe 1.271 British Possessions 201 Japan 110 Netherlands India 3 Other Foreign139 words
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Article708 1933-08-03 16 GUNNERS FIRMLY PINNED DOWN Every Move Foiled Early Pulau Brani 6; R.A 1. In their return First Division match yesterday at the Anson Road Stadium, Pulau Brani again convincingly defeated the Royal Artillery winning by six goals to one as against their 4 l win last Saturday.708 words
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Article327 1933-08-03 16 PENANG TURF CLUB MEETING Nine Events On The Card The complete list of handicaps for 'Saturday's racing under the auspices I of the Penang Turf Club has now been RACE 1 Ponies Classes 2 and 3 Combined Div. 3 (6 furs). Vitality 9.7. Pocahontas 8.7. The Imp327 words
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Article419 1933-08-03 16 SIMS 8 FOR 47; HEARNE 9 FOR 61 B County Cricket Games London, Aug. 1. outstanding bowling performance ils week's county cricket games that of Sims of Middlesex who captured eight Derbyshire wickets for 47 runs. Gloucestershire vs. Lancashire At Bristol: Lancashire led on the first innings.419 words
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Article619 1933-08-03 16 EXTICING RACING IN STRONG BREEZE Mowgli Beats Merlin Grim Battle E Daring the racing at the >yal Singapore Yacht Club on inday the crew of Marevi 're thrown into the sea and id to be rescued by the crew Caprice. The race was andoned. e619 words
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Article223 1933-08-03 16 Trophy and Medals For Winners Following Saturdays match between Singapore and Belangoc in tht Malaya Cup Anal the trophy and mcdali w:ii be presented by Lady Clementi. wife of li.E. the Governor. Others who are expected to witness the match are H.E. the General Officer Commanding. Major223 words
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Article133 1933-08-03 16 Draw For Duffers' Cup Competition The following is the draw for the island Club Duffers' Cup, the first ouncl of which must be completed b\ Monday. C. G. Grove bye. S. P. Ho vs. Lee Chim Huk. Lee Keng Chye vs. L. L. Lawler. M. Ruddock vs. M.133 words
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Article214 1933-08-03 16 American Association vs. Island Club Following arc the starting times and teams for the four-ball foursomes match between The American Association and The Island Club arranged for Sunday. American Association players are mentionedflrst. 9.00 A. W Bourne and F. D. Harrison vs. J. Laycock and R. Meyer. 9.00214 words
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Article81 1933-08-03 16 The following have quaMfled for the NWock Cup comnetltion at the Kepnel Golf Club ard the draw for the first round is as urd«»r: B. J. B«van vs. A. J P^naM. F. H Br^Vs vs. J. p rarr. J C MacLeod vs. .T. Thomson F. Starr vs81 words
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Article45 1933-08-03 16 S.C.C. vs. Selangor Club The following have accepted to represent S.C.C. vs. Selangor Club at S.CC. on Monday, at 515 pm T fery.T^ Robertson. J w. Muncey. J Lee S Kirk, C. J. Bembroke. H E Orr N. Fyfe and S. E. Craig45 words
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Article36 1933-08-03 16 fFrom Our Own Correspondent I t*» x* i Bangkok. Au*. 2. The Malayan Command has promised to send a Rugby fifteen to play the Sports Club and the latter is now trainIng hard.36 words
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Article75 1933-08-03 16 The finals of the Singapore Net-ball League will be played on the Raffles Grls School ground on Thursday at! 5L m The teams Playing will be the G.SC. 1st. and the Convent Old Girls Association. A team from the Horiicks Badminton Party wl n travel fo Malacca during the holidays75 words
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Article55 1933-08-03 16 The following have accepted to play for S.C.C. vs. 11th. Batt. R.A. at SCC to-day (Thursday) at 5.15 p.m.:— A. I. Horsley. A. Buchanan, D. E. Nickels. T M. Mclachlan, S. E. Craig, C. Q. Starkey D. Alexander. Y. W. Brand, C. T. Owen] S. A.55 words
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Advertisement133 1933-08-03 16 THOROUGHLY UP- i o.nT! the __^r ENGLISH ENCYCLOPEDIC DICT »Nar" INSTANTANEOUS REFI tf* CONCISE, SIMPLE, f BEAUTIFULLY ILLISI TREASURY OF FA( T> I EVERY SUBJKC I "THE LAST WORD IN MODERN I>|< FROM MALAYA PUBLISHING- mi (LIMITH)) IV tJ| ===™====s===s^ SINGAPORE. THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF MALI! H. M. S. "MALAYA133 words
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