The Straits Times, 13 January 1932
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Title Section38 1932-01-13 1 The Straits Times TESTABLISHED HtAKbi a CSNTUKX.J THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAIfR IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 13, 1932. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 13, 1932. PRICE 10 CENTS.38 words
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Advertisement349 1932-01-13 1 .SINGAPORE! 78, CECIL ST. ('PHONC 81«1)^ I" "1 6.15 Tonight 9.15 GENE GERHARD i tmmm, ANGFLL'S ill i MY WIFE'S FAMILY. Phone 5261-2. j nUlllk WWHIIIf liwUlll# <^s^! i EVERYTHING THIS YEAH EVERYTHING j FOR THE IflW FOR J TRAVELLER. IF YOU ARE «°ME WEAR. I I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF349 words
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Advertisement25 1932-01-13 1 VWALA LvjAIPUR I JIT,: JAVA>n CP&tiC HWV rO. W 1 1 6.15 Tonight 9.15 i GENE GERBARD MURin. ANGELV'S In MY WIFE'S FAMILY. Phone 5261-2.25 words
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Advertisement464 1932-01-13 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAI'AN. Tonnage. Due Spore. 19,"2. a KALYAN a.OOO .lan. 13 BOLKAN 6,600464 words
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Advertisement726 1932-01-13 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Msrselllem- London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Mlddleaborongh. Vessels. Tonnage. Due. Sail, s tfFUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan. 14 16 HAKOZAKI MARU 10.500 Jan. 27 28 t TERIKUNI MARU 12,000 Feb. 10 11 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Feb. 24 26 HARUNA MARU 10.500 Mar. 9 10726 words
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Advertisement444 1932-01-13 2 BURNS PHUP LINE (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wtllknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and the s.s. MANGOLA (3,352 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest iteamerr trading to Australia, cabins444 words
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Advertisement591 1932-01-13 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAM* BURG AND COPENHAGEN. Leave. Spore. Penang. M.s. MEONIA Jan. SO Jan. 22 m.s. BORINGIA Feb. 8 Feb. 6 m.s. FIONIA Feb. 24 Feb. 26 m.s. ERRIA Mar. 16 Mar. 18 m.s.591 words
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Advertisement575 1932-01-13 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. TUB CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England). REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON and NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.575 words
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Advertisement483 1932-01-13 2 SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Slam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kelantan, Tabai, Bnngnnra, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bnndon, Kohsnmui, Langsuon, Taku, Chumpon and Rangkok. ST'DDHADIB Jan. 17 Jan. 20 VALAYA Jan. 2\ J.in 27 PRACHATirOK Jan. tl IY!>. -t These vessels are fltted throughout with electric lights,483 words
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Advertisement389 1932-01-13 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points from Hong Kong. San FranrUco and Lot Angelea, S.B. GOLDEN TIDE sails from Hong Kong Jan. 26 B.J. OOLOBM WAIL sails from Hong Kong Fil>. I Ajrr nta389 words
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Advertisement430 1932-01-13 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE iAftd AMERICAN AIL LINE WHY TRAVEL THE DOLLAR WAY? BECAUSE 1 Fresh California fruits and wjretables are served nt every met.. 2 Every stateroom is an outside cabin, 3 Outdoor salt-watrr swimming pool on Deck. 4 l Orchestra music for Tea-Dancing-Dinner and entertainments. 5 First Run Motion430 words
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Advertisement632 1932-01-13 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated la England.) -ELLF.KMAN" UNI. P«seng«r and Freight Service* to I— UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. Tta Port* and Saw CaSaL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. St»sm«r Da* S'por*. s.s. CITY OF WORCESTER Jan. 14 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF LILLE for Havre London Rotterdam632 words
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Advertisement372 1932-01-13 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised >, t. £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed 1,800,000 Reserve Fond and Rest 1,606,846 Capital paid up 1,050,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H.372 words
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Advertisement551 1932-01-13 3 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1824). PAID UP CAPITAL FI 80,030,000 STATUTORY RESERVI FL 40,016,000 HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGTJB. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAV'A. BRANCHES] 'Bandoeng Hong Kong Rangoon Bandjermaiin Kobe 'Semarang Bombay 'Welterrac'en Shanghai Calcutta Mcdan Solo Cheriboa551 words
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Advertisement484 1932-01-13 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (about £8,500,000). Paid np Capital Glds. 6. r >,000,000 (about £4,600,000). Reserve* Glds. ay.iyu.oo7 (about £2,432,000). HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: THE HAGUE; ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES: BATAVIA: Head Office for Dutch Ea*t Indies. BRANCH OFFICES: DUTCH EAST INDIES484 words
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Advertisement759 1932-01-13 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven words to a liiie and there is a flat rate charge of 26 cents per line per insertion with: A minimum of one dollar per insertion. Advertisements will lie accepted up to 10 a.m. on the day of is-ue. A fee of 2G cents759 words
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Advertisement768 1932-01-13 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET HOUSE on Institution Hill, high elevation. Rent IBO.OU United Engineers Limited. BUNGALOW, 24, Newton Road, Kent $»0. Entry January 1. Apply No. 287, Orchard Road. TO LKT, No. £>, Sophis Rd., No. 4-4, East Coaat Rd. Apl. Ed. M. Nathan, 8-B, De Souza Street. NEW FLATS,768 words
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Advertisement545 1932-01-13 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, SHOP, FLAT, Amber Maail— I Apply S. ore Building Corp., 64. Market St. TO SUBLET, part of a Urgs godown close to river. Bent very moderate. Apply Bos 70, c/'o Straits Times^ ~TO LET No. 148, Cecil Street suitable for Office and Godown for545 words
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Advertisement389 1932-01-13 4 FOR SALE FOR SALE, 2 brand new dynamic Erskine touring cars at landed costs before exchange development. Apply Hi, Straits Times. VIOLIN— ANTIQUE, with a magnificent tone for $350 of great value, owner leaving Colony. Cun be seen or tried. Room No. C 33. Grosvenor Hotel. li TONS Thornycroft Lorries389 words
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Advertisement764 1932-01-13 4 PUBLIC NOTICE OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTB. NOTICE OF LOSS OF SCRIP. Whorea' nnplirntion hn« lifrn made to the Directors to is<tup a daptleate Certificate for 100 Shares Nos. MSM to NM* inclusive in I hi- name <>r Teo Rial H«h mow deceased of Muiir, upon a declaration to the effect764 words
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Advertisement551 1932-01-13 4 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE of valuable jewelleries. M our saleroom, No. 12, Robinson Road, on Tuesday, January 19 at 10..10 a.m. Comprising colil bangles and bracelets set brilliants, gold brooches, earrings, ear drops, ear studs, hair pins, necklaces :mri lockets set brilliants nnd t-'uld riaffl set brilliants, sapphirea, rubies, emeralds,551 words
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Article236 1932-01-13 5 Special Legislation Foreshadowed. London, Dec- 18. The problem of debts incurred by extravagant wives is being discussed in business circles, following: the recent court cases, in which husbands have been sued unsuccessfully by dressmaking firms for bills contracted by their wives. It is understood that a private Bill236 words
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Article144 1932-01-13 5 Register Office Ceremony Of Englishwoman. Princess Said Halim, an Englishwoman, formerly the wife of Prince Said Halim, I second cousin of King Fuad of Egypt,' was married at Paddington register office M Dec. 7 to Mr. Roger de Leval, a young barrister, belonging to a noble Belgium family.144 words
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Article101 1932-01-13 5 The Kinjr Carnival (of which Mr. J. E. Handy is the proprietor) will open in Beach Road, opposite Raffles Hotel, tomorrow evening with various attractions. Goat racing 1 is offered as a novelty. Part of the proceeds will be given to Ex-Service Association charities and the unemployed funds.101 words
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Advertisement277 1932-01-13 5 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL Excellent Accommodation with Modern Comforts TODAYS ATTRACTION TEA DANCE >^^ C 6.30-4UO MONIA LITTERS' ORCHESTRA. y»^ _s^^ J^ 0^ INFORMAL DANCES T&A\ y&A .Monday. Friday and alternate Wednesdays I SEA VIIW BOTli TON GHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE WITH BARNA The Hungarian Zimbalist in Selections from his Repertoire.277 words
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Advertisement134 1932-01-13 5 RAFFLES CAFE AND CONFECTIONERY EXCELLENT MEALS A LA CARTE AT MODERATE COST. CAKES A fine assortment of dainty and delicious cakes are made daily, under the supervision of an expert confectioner. CHOCOLATES SWEETS CRACKERS FANCY GOODS, at reasonable prices. _B__^ r'*^s^_____P^^'"'< *T* V The wedding took place at 429-A, Wilkinson134 words
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Advertisement196 1932-01-13 5 FOR Eye-Sight Insurance CONSULT H. LAZARUS ft Co. Capitol Building Tel. 2751 Hours from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. MYW SUFFER WITH HEADACHE? So eUf to tet quick relief and prevent an attack in the future. Avoid bromides and dope. They relieve quickly but affect the heart and are very196 words
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Advertisement101 1932-01-13 5 MALAYA HALF-A-CENTURY AGO An old resident's reminiscences of life in WILDEST KUALA LUMPUR! luxurYYravel bullock-cart Don't Grumble at the Conditions of Today. Read what "THE EXILES" had to put up with In 1878 See next Sundays SUNDAY TIMES. (^4O) THE SUNDAY TIMES ORDER FORM. The Manager, Sunday Tunes, 78, Cecil101 words
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Article, Illustration1458 1932-01-13 6 B y Our Film Correspondent. rr\HE British' and Dominions studios now comprise three sound studios, each with monitor recording and projection rooms, and acoustically treated and one re-recording room, the whole four served by separate recording channels for both film and disc1,458 words
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Article, Illustration20 1932-01-13 6 A scene from "Fifty Fathoms Deep," a Columbia picture featuring Jack Holt to be ihown «t the Alhambra short ly20 words
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942 1932-01-13 6 George Arliss - George Arliss Romance Is Not Dead (By The Famous Character Actor.) j BECAUSE I am not able tc play straight love-scenes on the stage or screen it must not be supposed that I do not realise the value of romance. Although I may not942 words
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Advertisement57 1932-01-13 6 Buying Clothes Does Not Necessarily Ensure Good Tailoring. WORKMANSHIP TELLS Thcic is a definite air of distinction •liioiit the suit that has been tailored to measure, cut from a line fabric, accurately fi 1 1 ed, beautifully sewn. These ?.re points of our tailoring servico vc are proti-1 of. H.B.57 words
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Advertisement17 1932-01-13 6 THE RUBBER PROBLEM YOU R IDEAS WANTED $50.00 for a Constructive Suggestion See Next Week's SUNDAY TIMES17 words
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Advertisement185 1932-01-13 7 "RAIN OR SHINE" is on the way! Hjk^ tTIEPHONF 6909 6.15 LAST NIGHT TONIGHT! 9.15 Fox Movietone's Whimsical Romance Sally O'Neil IN The_BRAT TOMORROW "Alham bra's January Star Picture" ALFRED LUNT LYNN FONTANNE America's Mast Distinguished Stage Stars in their first ALL LAUGHING farce comedy THE GUARDSMAN The First Perfect185 words
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Advertisement225 1932-01-13 7 "Nothing brighter and more genuinely funny could be expected" •STKAITS TIMES.- 12-1-12. AND THAT'S rafr^*?- The Opinion of All w^° aye seen s Great BRITISH jHhV^^k ml AT THE CAPITOL MATINEE TODAY at 3.15 NIGHTLY! The Celebrated West End Favourites GENE GERRARD and MURIEL ANGELUS in BRITISH INTERNATIONAL'S Side-splitting Farce—225 words
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Advertisement117 1932-01-13 7 PA VILION 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 MILE -A- MINUTE MELODRAMA, packed with excitement! GRAFT 9m '^^^tmWsk m J&2 *^raP^. 1 B'-i.'-'?^* with SUE CAROL, REGIS TOOMEY TOMORROW BRITISH INTERNATIONAL PICTURES PRESENT "RAISE THE ROOF" STARRING BETTY BALFOUR VICTORIA_JHEATRE SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY'S First Symphony Concert Friday, January 22 at 9.30 p.m. Monday,117 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article226 1932-01-13 8 For Navigation of South Atlantic Coast. Hen powerful lights, to assist the coastwise traffic- along the shores of South i'aMlin:i :ti<1 Florida, have been MMMMwJ by the Lighthouse Service of the Department of Commerce. Thro? of the welt-known primary lighthouses and a lightship in the (julf of Mexico226 words
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Article132 1932-01-13 8 Across 11 the Atlantic in A Canoe (iiman naval officer who is crossing thr Atlantic alone in a small canoe hac ban sighted by the Blue Star liner AliK-la Star in the Atlantic between the Canary Islands and the Cape V-rdi' I<slnnds in mail week. The Almeda Star132 words
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Article117 1932-01-13 8 Hamburg Amerika Liner Broadcasts. Opportunity has rot Lcen lost by at lc:.st one company of taking MvaaUure of the close relationship in the Unite. i State* of broadcasting and ad-viitii-c. f»r it is reported from New York that tlie Hamburg Amerika Line ii'irtly broadcast a concert from its117 words
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Article52 1932-01-13 8 Information has been received that the >.s. Ra.iula conveying the Outward Europf'cn Mail is now expected to arrive at iVnanjr noon oa Friday, the 15th instant. The KMili wi\l be conveyed to Singapore ay special tr;'i:i and it la hoped to deliver m about !> a.m. on Saturday,52 words
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Article132 1932-01-13 8 \V.-,ln»>day. January 1.1. Bhlpn alongside «h«- Wharrei or expected to arrive. KI.HM.I. HARBOUR. ■ah Wharf W. Jit. Splendour, Sin^kcp. Xit-uw Holland, Van d'.-r I-ijn. I.eh. Sir Theodore Krascr. Lih. Saltacr.>. Oil Wharf \il Coal Wharf Ml. VWW IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. All erl Dae* K....Hnda. [>">-k132 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article212 1932-01-13 8 Singapore, Jan. 13. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2 Ii London, I months' sight 2 4. London. 60 days' sight 2 I 1 X, Loml.n, 30 days' .tight 8/4 l/:i2 London, dei.iand 2/3 31 TI2 London, T.T. I li H Lyons and Paris, demand 930 Hamburg, demand IH212 words
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Article170 1932-01-13 8 Singapore, Jan. It, Gambler 13.00 (Cube No. 1 unpicked) lfl.On Copra 5.1 M mixed :..<". Sagi flnur, Sarawak 2.«0 White Pepper SLuO Black Pepper 21 0' Pearl Sago ."(.no .-.mall ">.fP medium pcurl f Rice, Siam *W, t 0 2 Saigon *16«1 to IT Rangoon M 34 to 172170 words
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Article207 1932-01-13 8 Today. Han^ok ,Halldor> I p.m. Djambi (Stagkd) 3 p.m. Btnka Island, Pladjoe and Palerobani* iThcdens) 3 p.m. Ceylon and Bombay l.Mirzapore) 3 p.m. Pontianak (Khoen Hoea) 4 p.m. North, North-East and North-West Sumatra (Vnn Lansberge) 4 p.nDjambi (Tobclo) 4 p.m. Tenorrow. Penang, Province Wellesley, NorthWest Perak, Kedah.207 words
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Article53 1932-01-13 8 By Balorran P. C. Knoft \n.;r<* l.i'lmn Kmaimra I. Coen Pallia Kelix Kous el Left Arrd. B'pore London Dec. 4 Dec. 23 Nov. 13 Dec. 3 Dec. 3 Dec. 27 Dec. 3 Dec. 27 Dec. 11 Jan. 1 Dec. 18 Jan. 7 Dec. 17 Jan. 9 Dec.53 words
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Article120 1932-01-13 8 TALKMA. Out.. 629 tons, from Sourabaya l::-l, fur Penang 13-1. TINO.MBO. Hut, 525 tons, from Bclawan IMi IS-1, for Bilawan Deli 16-1. kl UANDA, Brit., 533 tons, from Sibu 13-1. for Sibu 16-1. KAIWAj Briti, 3.607 ton*, from Calcutta 13-1. for Penan*, Rangoon and Calcutta Ml. KALYAN, Bi120 words
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Article16 1932-01-13 8 A mail from Medan by aeroplane is exP'.ctcd at Singapore at 11.10 a.n\ tomorrow.16 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article436 1932-01-13 8 lisa* V»l. Pd. Boysrs. Seller*, £1 £1 Aiun Kambuc *</- 25/f £1 Austral Malay 18/- 20/5 -b Ayer Hitam Tin 10A 10/3 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 11/- 11/0 £1 £1 Batang Padaag 0.07K 0.12V4 1 1 Batn Citu 0.25 0.30 I 1 Bukit Axanf 0.30 0.40n0m. a £1 Barman436 words
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Article254 1932-01-13 8 Vil. Pd. Bny«r§. Stlltr*. 1 l Kinta BUetri* Mt O.CO 1 1 Malacca Electric Ord. 1.15 I.2ft 1 1 Malacca Electric Pref. 1.55 1.65 10 10 Maynard Co. 6.00 7.oonotn. 1 .40 Malayan Brewerlw par. .05 pm. 30 50 Mi-Albter Co. 61.00 6". del 10 10 Robinson Ord. 4.10254 words
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Article134 1932-01-13 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. di-b. of 1926 red. 1931-36 100 101 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. •I 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 99 101 Singapore Municipal 4tt p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 95 98 Singapar* Municipal 4tt p.e, of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 95 98 Singapore134 words
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Article390 1932-01-13 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. At the present time the majority of aboT* rubber thar* quotations art nominalj only, Today 1 Priev Truer Lyall 4k Co. Evatt Allenby ($1) 0.65 0.70 0.65 0.70 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.40 0.45 0.40 8.45 H. Hitam ($1) 0.75 0.80390 words
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Article761 1932-01-13 8 Tonight's Concert From Saigon. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Wednesday. The list of stations which may be heard daily in Malaya is as follows (Singapore time only is given) ALWAYS ON THE AIR. BANDOENG, PLM., 82 metres, 6.10 to 6.30 p.m., recorded music 6.30 to 7 p.m.,761 words
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Article52 1932-01-13 8 From Indo-China, by Sphinx, due at Singapore 7 a.m. tomorrow. From Holland, by Insulinde, due at Singapore 6 p.m. tomorrow, From China and Japan, by Fushinil Maru, due at Singapore tomorrow. From China and Japan, by Santhia, duo at Singapore tomorrow. From Manila, by Tamara, due at Singapore52 words
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Advertisement69 1932-01-13 8 MODEKN FQDIP«.^«T Ant quilt) 1 material tb«M an important factors in om iy.glasj Serwce. But all important are tht < •killed handu and trained mmdi which earrj our «urk ju«t a step further and gire it thai I touch af individuality unattainable by pare!) mechanical m<>ani. BEAD OmCE <.r BRANCH69 words
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Advertisement71 1932-01-13 8 FOR ALL THINGS RADIO WBITt. PHONE OB CALL TdacUo -de/wice, po2, ohchapo poao Singapore Corner Opposite Amber Mansie*. loli Agents and Repreeentatlraa at Laadias Kidlo M«a>f>etar«n. ■■OST WATB RECEIVERS WIRELESS COMPONENTS PyCavßtry Orien TxrtnUi hs Batarv Pact. reoNK 7«e. BUY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURERS BRITISH SULPHATE of AMMONIA GUARANTEED NITROGEN CONTENT71 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous314 1932-01-13 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report TKSTEKDAY. l l.M. YKSTKBAAY. Bright Wind. Stations. Temperature R<i:> Sun- Relative DirccMax. Mia. fall, shine. Himidity. tion. Force. Weather. F. F. in. hours. I c' o nl lv Kodah Alor Star .87 C 7 Nil 9.7 j;, ENE 21 Kino Krlantan Kota Khani 81314 words
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Miscellaneous196 1932-01-13 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. [Wednesday. January IS. I H. W. 1.r>7 a.m., 8 ft. in., 1.26 p.m., 9 ft. 2 in. Singapore Rural Board Meeting, Land Office. 11 a.m. Rotary Tiffin. Bishop J. C. Baker on "Some nhservntions from a recent trip in Korea and Manchuria," Adelphi Hotel, 1 p.m.196 words
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Article208 1932-01-13 9 Demand for Rubber At Loral Auction. TIN PRICES STILL FIRMER. (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Wednesday. Today's Prices It!iW>er. 9?, cents per Ib. Tini 12. r tons at $72 per picul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber. London, 3 1-1 fid., unchanged. New York, 4 9-16 cts.. unchanged. Market Tone208 words
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Article193 1932-01-13 9 The figures ir brackets give the outputi for the corresponding period of last year. Ale- Gajah. 34.600 lb. Aver I'an.-is. -iiG.COO lb. Ailei by. 80, 10 lb. Malay. ;;:.'.«O lb. As;ih.. Aver Ku:. Qtf. I'.'.IKU lb. Aver Kuning 1 X. M.S.). 105,000 lb. Alor I 181 lb.193 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article1800 1932-01-13 9 Loss of $34,925. IMPROVEMENT IN CASH POSITION. The annual general meeting of IndraKiri Rubber, Ltd., was held yesterday at the offices of the secretaries, Evatt Co., with Mr. J. A. Elias in the chair. Others present were Messrs. G. C. Knox, C. V. Bailey, J. M. Sime,1,800 words
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Article63 1932-01-13 9 Tone of Market Steady, quiet. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 3 l-16d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cts. 4 9-16 per lb. t.S.S. equal to London Standard standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot January February March April-June July-Sept. Buyers. 10 10% 10 s 10*63 words
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Article225 1932-01-13 9 Closing Quotations lit London. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12. Closing: quotations last night of the principal British and American stocks are given below: The rise or fall is in relation to the prices of Jan. 8. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rise or Fall. Conversion Loan225 words
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Article55 1932-01-13 9 General Motors Standard Oil Ex. pd. U^. Steel National City Bank General Electric L'nion Tacific Rail Ord. American Tcbacco B. American Can U.S. Rubber Wool worth Radio Corporation 23 1/16 +l>i 88 >i 42'- -2 5/16 44',. _2--i 24N 72'h +1% 6i s 2 4 7/16 -7/16 4055 words
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Article85 1932-01-13 9 Rugby, Jan. 12. Forciirn exchanges are Amsterdam M»4, Athens 260, Bombay Is. C'id., Berlin 1-J.-10, Brussels U 10-H2, Bucharest 570, Rio Buenos Aiies a 9» 4 Copenhagen 18, (.tneva 17 7-IC, Hclsingfors 232>j, Hong Kon K Is. s>,ad., Lisbon lODii, Madrid 40%, Milan B 7», Monte Video 31 a85 words
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Article24 1932-01-13 9 Tahnnß Con 5.- 2,100 picuU < 4 29rt pinto] Sunnei Kinta. 260 piculs (2:;0 piculs 1 Ipoh Tin.- JSJ picuU (.950 piculsj.24 words
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Article861 1932-01-13 9 Will America go off The Gold Standard? SCHEME FOR SCRAPPING MACHINERY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) 'Manchester, Dec. 1G In local trade circles there nre indications of the approaching- holidays having some effect upon business. Other factors which have come to light u'iring the last few days have861 words
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Article228 1932-01-13 9 Theondernot»>(l non-flction rrorlc* will b« Toady for issue en Saturday, nt !> a m. C.I.D. Behind the' Besnet «t Scotland Yard, 1931, illus., (il. L. Adam i AaMrieu Marftum of Natural History Journal, VuU. t9 ami M>. illus. The World Crisis, The Baitern Trent, 19.'!1, i llus., (Winston228 words
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Article22 1932-01-13 9 H-'rom Our Own Correspondent.) Hatavia, Jan. S. The Tarakan Oil Company will declare an interim dividend of 10 per cent.22 words
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Advertisement24 1932-01-13 9 TO BUD OR NOT TO BUDP Budwood Budded Stumps FROM Finest Selected Clones APPLY PRANG BESAR ESTATE KAJANG, SELANGOR A VISIT WILL CONVINCE YOU.24 words
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Advertisement92 1932-01-13 9 -PHILIPS LAMPS FOR ECONOMICAL LIGHTING— The Products of construe- S'\ tive thought and careful work, Philips Lamps are made with a scientific V accuracy that ensures con- sistent efficiency for every A purpose and in every fit- I WHEN PURCHASING ELECTRIC LAMPS remember that price is one of the least92 words
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Article135 1932-01-13 10 Singapore. ADELPHI HOTEL.— Dinner Dance. ALHAMBRA.— Solly O'Neil in The Brat. 6.15—9.16. Phone 6909 CAPITOL.— Gene Gerrord and Muriel Ansrelus in My Wife's Family. 6.16--9.15. Phone 5261-2. GREAT WORLD.— Wayanjs, Cinemas, Zoo Joycars and Donkey Rides. Gate 10 eta. except Sat., Sun. and Holiday Nighta. MARLBOROUGH.- Constance Bennett in135 words
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1000 1932-01-13 10 I There were issued as a supplement to the Straits Settlements Government Gazette of Jan. 8 over 200 pages of tabulated matter forming the Colonial Estimates for 1932. We do not pretend j that we have been able to carry out1,000 words
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Article208 1932-01-13 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Robinson, of Temiang Estate, Seremban, will be going on leave shortly. Mujor B. Noble, brother of Mr. A. H. Noble, manager of the Sarawak Oilfields, Ltd., has left Sarawak for England. Mr. T. Rowan, the lawyer, who flew to Singapore from the D.E.I,208 words
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Article1593 1932-01-13 10 A complete breakdotcn of wo-rld trade and credit early in the New Year is predicted in this article. When it comes, as it seems inevitable that it must, people in the great industrial centres and cities of the world "icill be in danger of nothing1,593 words
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Article724 1932-01-13 10 A SLUMP NOTION. Although the story that the Federated Malay States Railways were about to import a batch of Rirls as clerks unfortunately proved to be untrue, it does suggest a really bright wheeze for some larassed merchant. Why net start a business any business and724 words
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Advertisement197 1932-01-13 10 JUST RECEIVED— NEW LINE IN 'Celanese fabrics "Celanese Georgette" A Dainty Material in Plain Shades and in the season's latest designs and colourings particularly suitable for evening gowns. See Our Special Display. Price $2.20 P er y ard 40 inches wide. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) ESTABLISHED XBtf.197 words
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Advertisement7 1932-01-13 10 BRAND'S ESSENCE OF CHICKEN HAS HELPED THOUSANDS.7 words
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Advertisement40 1932-01-13 10 BUY ADVERTISED GOODS. Not all the advertising that is offered to the Straits Times is accepted. Every effort is made to safeguard readers' interests and ALL advertisers using tht Straits Times are, to the best of oar knowledge THOROUGHLY RELIABLE.40 words
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1322 1932-01-13 11 yain French Attempts To Form One. FOREIGN MINISTRY. Crisis Over M. Briand's Successor. The Radical-Socialists having refused to endorse M. Herriot's acceptance of the Foreign Affairs portfolio ir succession to M. Hriand, the Lava' Cabinet yesterday resigned en bloc. Earlier tables1,322 words
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Article338 1932-01-13 11 Opening of the Lloyd Barrage. Rugby, Jan. 12. A memorable event in Indian history will take place tomorrow, when *>••» Viceroy, Lord Willingdon, will open the world's largest irrigation system, the Lloyd Barrage at Sukkur, and a network of seven huge canals by which a sun-parch-ed338 words
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Article189 1932-01-13 11 WIPE OUT DEBTS Article Attributed To Mussolini. Milan, Jan. 12. The immediate wiping out of Reparations and War debts is demanded in an j article in the Popolo d'ltalia which :s attributed to Signor Mussolini. The writer says the Lausanne Conference should end in a wiping of the slate andBritish Wireless - 189 words
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Article258 1932-01-13 11 Conference of Treaty Signatories Urged. Shanghai, Jan. 13. The new National Government at Nanking yesterday replied to the Note rereived from Washington with regard to Manchuria, the "open door" policy, and the rights of American citizens in Manchuria and China under the terms of the Nine-PowerReuter - 258 words
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Article103 1932-01-13 11 Advertiser Sued. JUDGE AWARDS £500 AS DAMAGES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12. A judgment likely to have far-reaching effects on advertisements was delivered in the King' 3 Bench by Mr. Justice Rowlatt today, awarding £500 and costs to Mr. F. A. Wood against Letrick,103 words
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Article231 1932-01-13 11 Murder Which Caused Racial Feeling. Honolulu, Jan. 12. The United States Senate's order for an inquiry into conditions in Hawaii has slightly calmed the tension arising out of the racial feeling due to the murder of a native with which a New York society woman, Mrs. Fortescue, herReuter - 231 words
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Article93 1932-01-13 11 To be the Next British Resident, Perak. The Straits Times understands that Mr. M. B. Shelley, acting Colonial Secretary, S.S., is to succeed Mr. B. W. Elles as British Resident, Perak. Mr. Elles is retiring this year after 32 years' service in Malaya. 'Mr. Shelley is93 words
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Article125 1932-01-13 11 Woman Delegate Appointed By Canada. Ottawa, Jan. 12. The Prime Minister has announced that the following will represent Canada at the Disaimament Conference at Geneva: Sir George Perley, senior Privy Councillor and former Canadian High Commissioner in London; Mr- Maurice Dupre, the Solicitor-General; and Miss M. W. Kijd, presidentReuter - 125 words
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Article65 1932-01-13 11 Canton Military Governor's Demand. Nanking, Jan. 11. General Chan Chai-tong (the military Governor of Canton) and others have issued a circular telegram urging that wai should be declared against Japan. The Japanese arc reported to be changing the name plates on the stations of the Peking-Mukden Railway.Sin Kuo Min - 65 words
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Article22 1932-01-13 11 Brussels* Jan. 12. The Crown Prince and Princees of Belgium have left here for a visit to IndoChina. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article223 1932-01-13 11 First Case in Bombay. NO ENTHUSIASM FOR CAMPAIGN. Bombay, Jan. 12. The first bonfire of foreign cloth since the resumption of civil disobediei.ee occurred this evening, following a house to house collection of cloth by members of Congress in the Mandvi area. The police dispersed the crowdBritish Wireless - 223 words
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Article217 1932-01-13 11 Plans to Support the Note Issue. Hong Kong, Jan. 12. On Sunday last the Canton Finance Department announced its intention to issue 1,000,000 Treasury Bonds at the price of $5 per bond the $5,000,000 to be secured on the Kwangtung Tax Fund. The idea is to use the217 words
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Article78 1932-01-13 11 Agreement That Scheme Is Workable. Rugby, Jan. 12. At the conference today between Sir John Gilmour, the Minister of Agriculture, and the representatives of interested organisations on the Government's home wheat quota proposals there was general agreement that the scheme was workable end it was decided to setBritish Wireless - 78 words
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Article120 1932-01-13 11 Further Measures to Cope With The Menace. Hong Kong, Jan. IS. Reports state that the Kiangsi Communists are intending to occupy Samnam. Military headquarters at Canton have ordered General Hueng Hon-ping to send his fourth division to take precautions against such a move. The troops ofSin Kuo Min - 120 words
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Article36 1932-01-13 11 Senate Approves $2,000,000,000 Finance Corporation. Washington, Jan. 12. i The Senate approved the creation of a $12,000,000,000 Finance Corporation, which iB intended by President Hoover to afford (lovernment credit for industrial relief. Router.Reuter - 36 words
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Article129 1932-01-13 11 No Bonus on Shares For Past Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation will pay a final dividend of £3 a share, with no bonus, making £6 for the year, against £7 (including £1 bonus) for 1930129 words
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Article151 1932-01-13 11 Crown Prince's Visit To Britain. Rugby, Jan. 12. The Crown Prince of Ethiopia, with his sister and their suites, arrived in London tonight. The visitors were greeted en behalf of the King by the Duke of Gloucester, who drcve with them to their hotel, and by officials representing theBritish Wireless - 151 words
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Article73 1932-01-13 11 Exports Increase Imports Lower. Rugby, Jan. 12. The British trade figures for December, issued today, show that exports increased and imports decreased compared with the preceding month. Exports were about £32,000,000, an increase of £214,000, and imports £77,000.000, a decrease of over £6,000,000. The figures for the yearBritish Wireless - 73 words
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Article155 1932-01-13 11 Extra Police on Duty At Schools. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12. Scotland Yard continues to pursue a vigorous search for the murderer of Vera Page. Extra police are on duty at schools in the Notting Hill district, which were reopened today. Vera Page, who was eleven155 words
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Article81 1932-01-13 11 Nationalists Not to Support Hindenburg. Berlin, Jan. 12. Herr Hugtnberg, the Nationalist leader, lias sent a letter to Dr. Bruening pointing out that acceptance of the Government's proposal for the prolongation of Marshal von Hindenburg's term of orliee as President would be "a manifestation of confidence in aReuter - 81 words
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Article65 1932-01-13 11 "Dole" Demonstration In Paris Fails. Paris, Jan. 12. Over 3,000 Communists have been arrested throughout the city following a demonstration, demanding the dole for the unemployed, which was timed to coincide, with the opening of Parliament. The demonstration was frustrated by i the police who thronged the Plac<-Reuter - 65 words
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Article912 1932-01-13 11 Mr. Mac Donald States British Policy. SELF-GOVERNMENT. Responsibilities of the New Constitution. London, Jan. 12. The Government's policy with regard to the future constitutional status of Burma was announced by the Prime Minister, Mr. Mac Donald, at the closing meeting of the Burma Round-Table Conference atBritish Wireless - 912 words
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Article1225 1932-01-13 12 Hong Kong Lawyer Not Struck Off the Rolls. MISSING TITLE DEED. LENGTHY PROSECUTION CONCLUDES. "At a piwtoiu lu;;iing of this ca«e I ;vd a question in iio:-.j-pKainination suggesting that u Mr. Rowan. a lawyer, had had his name struck off the rolls in Hong Kcng.1,225 words
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Article146 1932-01-13 12 Over SI 1,000 Collected For Fund. Subscriptions amounting t;> over $11,000 arc acknowledged by the Asiatic i (JaemplojnBent road committee, which, as announce 1 M Saturday, i- HI hand- over its work u> a committee appoint- by the GeveraaUBt. The greater part of this sum, Iwwawr, has altcady146 words
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Article81 1932-01-13 12 A concert at wMek chamber music will be a feature wttl be piven at the Y.W.C.A.. Raffle* Quay, on Friday, beginning at C.'-'U. Aiimis ion will be $1, and the proctodl wiil go to the. general fund .ol the V.W.C.A. Tie p-otrrainme will Lnelnde tiios for81 words
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Article47 1932-01-13 12 i ii tad Boafariaa iring during tonight';-. dinner dance :it th< S. -.view Hotel when be trill B) thi following iii-dgramme of on the :inibal, \ylophone Hnd i li ova tore- Verdi Baicai fran William X«|l. U ':irmfcnUj 7 Griag M 4 Lover come back U» me.47 words
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Article170 1932-01-13 12 GRAFT." Blood, Thunder Newspapers At the Pavilion. Graft," now being shtwn at the Pavilion, is another of those pictures showing the inside of an American newspaper office the place where the hard-faced city editor is saying You're fired every two minutes. The impression corveyed is that a newspaper is produced170 words
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Article68 1932-01-13 12 Companies' Losses on The Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12. The Seremban Tin and Rubber Co. reports a loss for the year ended Juno 30 of £1,014, reducing the credit brought in to £1,380. The Rnributan Tin Co. reports a loss during the same period68 words
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Article17 1932-01-13 12 A Chinese kepa!n working at the new aerodrome at Kalians is allegro*! to have committed suicide yesterday.17 words
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Article120 1932-01-13 12 Lancashire Cotton Trade And China. London, Jan. 12. Whatever may eventually be shown to be our gains from the present situation in Manchuria, the Lancashire cotton trade should not be misled into false feelings of security. The recent increases in our Chinese trade resulted i'romReuter - 120 words
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Article159 1932-01-13 12 Subscribers of the Sunday Times who live in proximity to the principal railway stations will kindly note that, owing: to the postal services no longer operating on Sundays, papers posted in Singapore on Sunday mornings cannot be delivered by that means on the day of issue, but159 words
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Article167 1932-01-13 12 Dr. Barnardo's Homes never shut their door to a destitute child, states the Rt. Hon. Lord Ebbisham, G.B-E., hon. treasurer, in the course of an appeal for funds. Dr. Bamardo laid down the charter, "No destitute child ever refused admission," on learning that little Carrots, to whom167 words
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Article22 1932-01-13 12 "Religion in the Home" will be the subject of the lecture at the Theosophical Society, 181 Tank Road, at 6.30 p.m. tomorrow.22 words
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Article804 1932-01-13 12 Conclusion of Annual Conference. The closing session of the Malaya Annual Conference of the MethodUt Episcopal Church, held in Wesley Church Singapore, was opened by devotions led by the Rev. J. J. Kingham, on the subject "The Keys of Heaven." The Statistician gave a summary of804 words
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Article78 1932-01-13 12 Suggestions Which Experts Are Considering. Paris, Jan. 12. A two-year moratorium in respect of the Younjj Plan coniitional annuities, the creation of German railway debentures bearing annual interest of 66,000,000 gold marks part of which would be offered to the United States in part compensation if theReuter - 78 words
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Article581 1932-01-13 12 Dr. Sun Fo's Decision. SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT IN CHINA. Shanghai, Jan. 13. Though the political situation in Nanking remains most complicated, Dr. Sun Po (the President of the Executive Yuan) declared yesterday that there were signs of an improvement and that he will stun.lSin Kuo Min - 581 words
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Article142 1932-01-13 12 Counterfeiting And Sedition. (From Our Own Correspondent) Sereinban, Jan. 11. At the Negri Sembilan Assizes today a Chinese named Ah Chiang was sentenced to one year by Mr. Justice Burton for being found in possossit n of wdlUlHU documents. The charge was the Nqoel to ;i rr.id conducted142 words
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Article60 1932-01-13 12 Representing Malaya At Conference in Saigon. Dr. R. O. Winstedt, General Advisor, Johore, has left for Snipron to represent Malaya at the Archaeological Conference beinp held there. Dr. Winstedt, who is expected back in February, is accompanied by Mrs. Winstedt. During Dr. Winstedt's absence Mr. S.60 words
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Article52 1932-01-13 12 Misadventure Verdict on Girl Killed by Lorry. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Jan. 12. A verdiot of death by misadventure wa:< returned by the coroner here today on an titfht-year-olil Chinese fM named Bok Wah who suddenly dasiic.l acton Bunpra Raya Road and v/as knocked down by52 words
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Advertisement89 1932-01-13 12 CnaiiinnniCS c Jhcttoughhi%li£ible JWt The name "Black 9 While" on a boiilt of ft whisky it aa abiolutc a guarantee aa the hall- Xt t nark an ailvtr. li assures that subtle difference •a favour aad quality which diatiafaiaha ihis SCOTCH whisky whiaky froaa all othm. It (oaraateta that only89 words
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844 1932-01-13 13 Malaya Cup Rugby Final Teams for Singapore and Perak Selected. MALAYA CUP FINAL. Both Teams Selected. SIX NEW PLAYERS FOR PERAK. Both the teams for the Malaya Cup Rugby final at Kuala Lumpur next Snturday have been wlectod. and are as follows Singapore Harper; Minns, Cooke, Uonnar and Hoops; Houghton844 words
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Article1041 1932-01-13 13 Win by a Neck. SECOND DAY OF THE PENAN G RACES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 12. Sport was good for the second day of the races here. In the third race, the Ladies Purse, Cavalieri R. Nolli's Lucky Girl, ridden by Tankard,1,041 words
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Article350 1932-01-13 13 Today's Trial to Select Latter Side. The annual hockey match between the Colony and the F.M.S. will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Kuala Lumpur. The local side has not yet been selected but there will be a trial today between Colours and Whites on350 words
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Article53 1932-01-13 13 The Hen. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, British Resident, Negri Sembilan, presented the reses on Saturday to the winners of the N.S. badminton tournament held in aid of the China Flood Relief Fund. The men's singles was won by K. Rajaretnam and the men's doubles by K. Chelliah and Govindafn53 words
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Article29 1932-01-13 13 Sid Malcolm, who captained the Waratahs agains 1 the British Rugby team last season, urges New Zealand to dispense with the wing-forward type of play common in that country.29 words
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Article171 1932-01-13 13 Wednesday, January 13. Rugby: S.C.C. vs. Islands, Padang; R.A.F. vs. Rallies College, Seletar. Hockey: Colony Trial Probables ti. Possibles, Padang. Women's Hockey: Mr. J»y*i Ist XI vs. Girls' Sports Club, A.P.C. ground, Pays Lebar Road. S.C.C. Cricket Meeting, 6.80 p.m. Thurwjay. January 14. Hockey: Ceylon Sports Club vs.171 words
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Article52 1932-01-13 13 Southport Beat Barnsley By 4-1. London, Jan. 12. Jn a third round replay in the F.A. Cup competition, Southport beat Barnsley by 4— l.— Reuter. The teams fought out a goalless draw in their first encounter. Southport will now meet either Blackpool or Newcastle United in the52 words
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Article153 1932-01-13 13 Round Topped Stumps May be Adopted. When the county cricket secretaries met at Lord 8 in mail week in connection with the making: of this year's fixtures two kinds of stumps, one with a round top for the groove and one with a flat top, as now used,153 words
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Article84 1932-01-13 13 Latest Ambitious Project Of Blackpool Town. A huge sports stadium, capable of seating 100,000 people, and costing more than £50,000, is the latest ambitious project "f the Blackpool Town Council. If the aerodrome committee appiove the scheme, work will probably begin on the aerodrome ground early ithis year.84 words
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Article113 1932-01-13 13 Arrested on Charge Of Assaulting Sweetheart. Kid Chocolate, the Cuban featherweight, who gave Kid Berg one of the hardest fights of his cax'^r, was seized by the police as he left the rinjr after knocking; out Maxie Leiner, of New York, in the first round of a bout113 words
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Article23 1932-01-13 13 Tottenham Hotspur have transferred two international forwards, Harper and Rowley, to Preston North End. Harper has played for England and Rowley for Ireland.23 words
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Article365 1932-01-13 13 STRONGEST ACTION POSSIBLE." S.A.F.A. Meeting. SEQUEL TO TOUR OF D.E.I. An extraordinary general meeting of the Singapore Amateur Hootlxill Association was held at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday, Dr. J. S. Webster (residing. The meeting considereJ several altera-tions-to the rules of the Association and after discussion the following additions were365 words
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Article147 1932-01-13 13 Cambridge Finds a Stroke Without Difficulty. Cambridge would appear to have foun.l their Boat Race stroke without any difficulty. In the Trial Eights race at Ely in mail week, for which the officials had thought they had got together two exceptionally even crews, J. R. F. Best147 words
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Advertisement79 1932-01-13 13 "HOW SMALL A COST YET HOW MUCH A CAR!" 1932 Singer "TEN." with four door Saloon coachwork of the finest finish and ABSOLUTELY ALL-INCLUSIVE EQUIPMENT, carrying four persons with that extra roominess which makes such an enormous difference in comfort is bigger, more powerful and more commodious than many a79 words
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Article, Illustration1235 1932-01-13 14 More About Empire Broadcasting Reorganising The French Wireless System The Ferric Plan Economy Campaign At Savoy Hill (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) jl/|I!. Whitley, chairman of the governing board, and Sir John Reith, direc-tor-general, were jointly responsible for tfca rapid decision that the 8.8.C. should take the bull bf1,235 words
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Article175 1932-01-13 14 30th Anniversary of Memorable Event. rmark the thirtieth anniversary of MarcheM- (then Signor) Marconi's first test in trans-Atlantic wireless telegraphy between Cornwall and Newfoundland, with the iww famous "S signal, the American stations organised a commemorative programme on Dec. 12 last, in which a number of European stations175 words
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Article462 1932-01-13 14 When He Sees Shop Raided Opposite His Post. If you were a sentry on duty and you 'aw some men carrying out a smash-and-?rab raid a few yards away and th<-rc *as no one about to give the alarm, wliat woul.l you do This was the problem462 words
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Letter267 1932-01-13 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Referring 1 to a Hong Kong telegram of Jan. 10 reporting a recent run oil the Central Bank of China, Canton may I point out that this bank at Canton is not a branch office of its namesake267 words
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Letter272 1932-01-13 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The misleading remark* made by D.C." under the above heading on Jan. 11 must not be left unanswered or else a bad impression will be thrown upon China tust because of a man giving views which t.re far from being general.272 words
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Letter346 1932-01-13 14 To ihs Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is deplorable that your fair criticism and true voicing of impartial opinion on the subject of Manchuria should bring forth such a biased an>l illogical letter a-> that by "U. Hh purports to bo a Britisher, but ono find" it difficult346 words
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Advertisement76 1932-01-13 14 M. E. NATHAN, ELECTRICAL UAIHO MECHANICAL ENGUtBCM. 9G. NOKTH BRIDGE ROAD. I'hune 4856. Phone 4856. Agents LISSEN COMPONENTS LAFAYETTE RADIO SETS BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC GRAMOPHONES PANACHORD RECORDS. ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS, GRAMO-RADIO SETS, PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM. Electric Gramophones on Hire. Installations, Repairs Services In Expert and Qualified Engineers. PILOT SUPER-WASP The most reliable76 words
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Advertisement70 1932-01-13 14 H. L. CARTER Co. Radio and Sound Engineers. RADIO RECEIVERS arl ELECTRIC GRAMOPHONES DEMONSTRATED NIGHTLY. 17, CAPITOL BUILDING, Tel. 6618. STAMFORD ROAD, Box 117 6. P.0. *RcuJU& tfovvicz C& oj. 'Ma£^f RADIO AND ScAIND ENGINEERS 2. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE (COKNKK OI'I'OSITK AMBER MANSIONS). SOLE AGENTS (Malaya) FOR THE LARGEST RADIO70 words
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Advertisement574 1932-01-13 15 I 1 Motoring's latest phase 11^ Malaya's leading values These are the Morris cars for 1932. I Morris production always has been based They demonstrate what modern car value I on a bigger interpretation of car values, can be when allied to scientific production. These 1932 models carry the tradition574 words
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Article1267 1932-01-13 16 PENANG LETTER. Suggested Exhibition For The North— Plenty 01 Industries But No Attempt To Develop Markets —Keeping Native Crafts Alive Looking For More Money A Bicycle Tax Thinning Down Traffic Cheap Living Tamils Prefer Malaya. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan- 11. THE success of1,267 words
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Article132 1932-01-13 16 Homeless Folk Charged With Obstruction Near Kitchen. The habit of homeless people during the cold weather standing on the pavement in Kxeter Street, at the back of the Strand Palace Hotel, to obtain the warmth that arises i'rom the hotel kitchen resulted in a charge against four132 words
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Article50 1932-01-13 16 Miss Evelyn Cordery Weds Officer in Nairobi. London, Dec. 23. It is revealed today that Miss Evelyn Cortlery, the famous British woman racing raotui i.-it was married at Nairobi, East Africa, ten days ago to Lieut. H. W. Nmvpli, aiil<- tie ramp In tho Governor of Keuytt Coluny.50 words
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Article126 1932-01-13 16 Many Bankruptcies in England And Wales. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 15. While we are thinking of bankrupts I'm sorry to have to tell you that within the last three months there have been more bankruptcies and windings-up in England and Wales than over any previous period126 words
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Article54 1932-01-13 16 Charlie Chaplin Films At Sandringham. London, Dec 29. The ballroom at Sandringham was con- j yert*d into .a miniature cinema this even- j ing -when the Kir.g and Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York and the Duke of (iluucaster saw Charlie CJwplin'i "Don's54 words
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Article161 1932-01-13 16 Seryipe Charges on Foreign Loans Postponed. Budapest, Dec. 22. With the approval of the Parliament the Hungarian Government of Count Julius Karolyi, the Premier, Finance Minister and Union Party leader, today declared a moratorium on Hungary's foreign debts. The moratorium becomes effective on Wednesday. It was announced officially161 words
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Article145 1932-01-13 16 Returns Home After 34 Years. London, Dec. 30. A man who has lived a Crusoe-like existence on an uninhabited island in the Pacific, subsisting on turtles, fish and coconuts, has returned home after 34 years' wandering. He is Andrew Swan, a Hertfordshire man whose relatives had given him145 words
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Advertisement346 1932-01-13 16 Mf^s^^^^r^^B DO YOU MAKE BAD DECISIONS Every time you are called upon to make a decision you urr taking either a itep forwurd or >tep backward on the road of succesK, accord ins to whether your decision be j-u.xl or bad. Many l>.ul decision on an important occasiun h:>s born346 words
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Advertisement65 1932-01-13 16 THE MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT'S ADVICE FOR 1932. FLING OUT THE OLD METHOD OF WOOD RANGE COOKING AND WATER HEATING. INSTALL A GAS COOKER AND GEYSER INSTEAD AND BRING IN THE NEW. ABOLISH THE CHIT SYSTEM INSTALL A NATIONAL CASH REGISTER FOR YOUR PROTECTION. BRINKMANN CO., Sales and Service. French Bank65 words
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2012 1932-01-13 17 PL* INC A OT £S. llnlish A.i o planes Over IS He Valley 28,000 PhotoHiaphs n eat her IHans For 6,000-Mile Flight Radio Messages From Two Continents Christmas Mails Tailless Monoplane Lord Wakefield's !Setc 130 M.P.11. Boat Aero-Engines And The Water Record. Lot. don,2,012 words
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Article701 1932-01-13 17 From IIV2 Ounces To liy 2 Pounds. Tlie Post Office London Directory— that most monumental of all Kelly's publications is this year too heavy to send through the post. A situation paradoxical and not without humour arises, for the PostmasterGeneral must, so to speak, reject over the701 words
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Article70 1932-01-13 17 Toboganning Accidents Near Cologne. Cologne, Dec. 26. The Christmas festivities were marred by a series of toboggan in;* accidents in tho lulls near Cologne, in which 17 people were injured, some s-.'riously. iSkating and ether winter sports are in full swing in western Germany, following several days of70 words
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Article205 1932-01-13 17 Pravda's Plans for a Huge Circulation. Moscow, Dec. 50. thinning with January 1, the central orgrtn of "the Russian Communist Party, Pravda, will be published simultaneousl.. in fourteen Russian citios under the new "prer* scheme" published here today which lorms an essential part of the new year's205 words
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Article66 1932-01-13 17 Great Western Railway's Schemes. London, Dec. 29. Increased employment will he offered by the expenditure of nearly i 1,000,000 by the. Great Western Railway in tho new year on additional rolling stock. A further 4108.000 will be spent on stat;on and otficr impro.em.-nts. whilo the wooden viaduct at66 words
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Advertisement348 1932-01-13 17 "PURE AIR"— EFFICIENT WORK LS IMPOSSIBLE L\ AN ESTABLISHMENT WHERE CLEAN FILTERED AIR IS DENIED THE EMPLOYEES— AND US A LIKE MANNER HEALTHY RELAXATION IN THE THEATRE OR PUBLIC HALL DEMANDS A CLEAN AIR SUPPLY. PUTRID AIR LS A REAL AND PRESENT MENACE TO HEALTH. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN MECHANICAL348 words
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Article4904 1932-01-13 18 How Eros Came Back To The Hub Of The World." HOME TIN INVESTORS OPTIMISTIC. (From Qar Own CorresprmcL'nt) Straits Times Oithk, Fleet Street, D:c. 29. Chiistnn.? week always li.istles with dtfffcuttie* for the journal!*. No* <nly he to compete with his comin ii.i! and business Irierds i:i4,904 words
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Article503 1932-01-13 18 Foreign Exchange Control Problems. The Financial Committee and the Economic Committee of the League o f Nation* have placed the question of foreign exchange control on their agenda!) for consideration at their meetings in January 1J32. This question presents both financial and commercial aspects. It is503 words
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Article403 1932-01-13 18 Policy to Help Former Members to Rejoin. (From Our Own Correspondent.)Batavia, Jan. 8. The Ion? depression which has brought dozens of esta'es to the verse of bankruptcy is now being felt by the powerful General Agricultural Syndicate, with headquarters in Batavia, which controls four other large associations. On403 words
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Advertisement190 1932-01-13 18 SO MUCH IN O K&^2 Hosiery by Kayser ie always finest I^^ fefe quality, pore thread silk, pure dyed, tallfl'l. wf flawlessly woven. Perfectly slyled ij, and in colours keyed to the mode. i; 'fnlfk No other hosiery offerj such oxtraor- f i I dinary service at so modemteci price.190 words
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Advertisement130 1932-01-13 19 ST I I I e^lH it takes more than a trade depression to bring down Castrol sales WAKEPIELD CASTROL C. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD., All British Firm. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) SINGAPORE PENANG. "JEWEL STOCKING" F% "JEWEL STOCKING" introduces an entirely fresh appeal in high > class hosiery. It is full130 words
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Miscellaneous187 1932-01-13 19 Today's Crossword Puzzle ii_i£ _iM m_ _^_i^_ &i_ m m -Si- Mil I |_M 'ZL. ZtZH— MZ." 1 1 I I I mm faT I 1 I I I (CLUES.) ACROSS. ir outpost 18. Dwells 19. Summit of a hill I. Sweetheart* 20. Worships 6. Ob 22. Unusuul performances 10.187 words
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Article, Illustration57 1932-01-13 20 Bert Hinkler In London.— Girl To Fly Pacific. HEKT HINhLKK AT HAN WORTH Bert HinMer, the first man to fly the South Atlantic, is seen arriving back at Hanworth Aerodrome, Middlesex, at the end of his flight. (Planet News.) TO ATTEMPT THE PACIFIC Mm Juanita Kurns who is to al!tm|>t57 words
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Article, Illustration42 1932-01-13 20 RAINBOW MKDIIM Pasquale Erto, a 36 year-old Naples chemist, who claims to emit rays of light in different colours from his body, was examined by Mr. Harry Price, at the National Laboratory for Psychical Ke- search, at South Kensington, London. (Planet News.)42 words
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Article, Illustration47 1932-01-13 20 MALAYAN CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The aniual meeting of Urn Malayan CMtnt Ueaefal Chamber of Commerce was held on Jan. 10 in the building of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This group photo includes the representatives from Batu Pahat, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Penang, and Singapore.47 words
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Article, Illustration38 1932-01-13 20 SPANISH FOOTBALL TEAM AT CENOTAPH The Spanish football team who arrived in England to meet a representative English team at Highbury, London, attended at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, whore a wreath waa placed on their behalf. (Planet News.)38 words
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Article, Illustration34 1932-01-13 20 GANDHI'S FINAL MEETING WITH THE PREMIER Mahatma Gandhi, had a (Inal meeting ith Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, the Prim* Minister, at 10 Downing Street, on Indian aff*im, before leaving for India, i I'lurn-t Kewr.j34 words
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