The Straits Times, 14 January 1932
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Title Section39 1932-01-14 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED XEAKLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST r AHD MOST INFLVENTtAL NEWSPAPER IJV MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1932. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1932. PRICE 10 CENTS.39 words
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Advertisement261 1932-01-14 1 SINGAPORE. 78, CECIL ST. .('PHONE «1f1)V r CIS Tonight 9.15 j GENE GEKRARD MURIEL ANHELUS la I MY WIFE'S I FAMILY. j Phone 5261-2. THE PIONEER NATURAL MILK WITH THE FRESH MILK TASTE. j "BEAR J& BRAND" STERILIZED Natural Swiss Milk Nothing can compare with the delicious milk from the261 words
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Advertisement296 1932-01-14 1 KUALA LUMPUR VI. JAVA ST, (PHONE 3«83). SPECIAL OFFER IN MEN'S WEAR |L UJ 1 GOLF HOSE. m. "THE GRADIENT." A high class all wool v/i^^^?^Sl^| hose with thin feet and graduated ribbed legs, |L iX^ft^'^^S^^^with smart fancy turn- over-tops in a selection K/f^ of Brown and Lovac and Heather296 words
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Advertisement19 1932-01-14 1 rLil"jLJl'.'-Lr Lil"jLJl'.'-L 6.1S Tonight 9.15 I GENE 4KRRARD MURIEL ANGELUS U J i MY WIFE'S FAMILY. Phone 5261-2. j19 words
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Advertisement471 1932-01-14 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PFVINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S COVKRNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Due Spore. 1982. KALYAN 8.000 Jan. 13 SOUDAN 6.600 Jan.471 words
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Advertisement683 1932-01-14 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Mfddlesboroogh. Vessels. Tonnage. Due. Sail. ♦.SFUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan. 14 15 HAKOZAKI MARU 10.500 Jan. 27 28 t TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 Feb. 10 11 HAKL'SAN MARU 10,500 Feb. 4 25 HARUNA MARU 10,600 Mar. 9 10 5683 words
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Advertisement445 1932-01-14 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regnlar monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and the a.t. MANGOLA (3,852 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is ons of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins445 words
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Advertisement589 1932-01-14 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) I Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Leave. S'poro. Penang. M.s. MEONIA Jan. 20 Jan. 22 m.s. BORINGIA Feb. S Feb. B m.s. FIONIA Feb. 24 Feb. 26 m.s. ERRIA Mar. 16 Mar. 18 m.s.589 words
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Advertisement569 1932-01-14 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England). REGULAR SERVICB TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. I WaWKLY SERVICE- LONDON and NORTH CONTINENT. I LONDON, ROTTERDAM569 words
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Advertisement484 1932-01-14 2 SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Slam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kelantan, Tab*!, Bnnerarv Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Randon, Knhsamui, Langsuan, Taku, Chumpon and Bangkok. SUDDHADIB Jan. 17 Jan. 20 VALAYA Jon. 21 Jan. 27 PRACHATIPOK Jan. II Fob. :t These Tessels are fitted thronghout w:th electric lights,484 words
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Advertisement453 1932-01-14 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. Ban Francisco and Los Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN TIDE ssils from Hong Kong Jan. 28 B.S. GOLDEN WALL sails from Hong Kong Feb. C Agents ANGLO-SIAM453 words
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Advertisement420 1932-01-14 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <yfW AMERIC4N MAIL LINE WHY TRAVEL THE DOLLAR WAY? BECAUSE 1 Fresh California fruits and vegetables are served at every meal. 2 Every stateroom is an outside cabin. 3 Outdoor salt-water swimming pool on Deck. 4 Orchestra music for Tea-Dancing-Dinner and entertainments. S First Run Motion Pictures.420 words
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Advertisement623 1932-01-14 3 ELLERHAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England.) -ELLERMAN- UNI. Passenger and Freight Services to i— UNITED KINGDOM AND (CONTINENT. TU Ports and Snei Cafsd. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN Steamer Due Spore s.s. CITY OF WORCESTER In port HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF LILLE for Havre London Rotterdam623 words
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Advertisement370 1932-01-14 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England.) Capital Authorised >. «3,000,000 Capital Subscribed 1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,66«,845 Capital paid up 1,060,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P- R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq, J- O. Robinson, Esq, W. H. Shelford,370 words
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Advertisement546 1932-01-14 3 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1814). PAID UP CAPITAL Fl 80,080,000 STATUTORY RESERVI FL 40,016,000 HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE, HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES! •Bandoeng Hong Kong Rangooi Bandjennasin Kobe "Semarang Bombay Wcltevreden Shanghai Calcutta Medan Solo Cheribon546 words
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Advertisement481 1932-01-14 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Gldi. 100,000,000 (about £8,600.000). Paid up Capital Glds. 5r,,000,wi0 (about £4.1)00,000). Reserves Glds. 2<J,1'J0,()07 (about £2,432,000). HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES: BATAVIA: Head Office for Dutch East Indies. BRANCH OFFICES': DUTCH EAST INDIES Ampenan, Bandoeng,481 words
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Advertisement676 1932-01-14 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. Diert arc approximately seven words to lino mid th»re is a flat rate charge of 2A cents per line per insertion with: A minimum of one dollar per Insertion. \dvertisements will be accepted up to 10 ■».m. on the day of issuo. A fee of 25 cents is676 words
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Advertisement765 1932-01-14 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET BUNGALOW No. 6. Angullia Park. Modern Sanitation. Apply Angullia Co. HOUSE on Institution Hill, high elevation. Kent $80.00 United Engineers Limited. BUNGALOW, 26, Newton Road, Rent $9U. Entry January 1. Apply No. 287, Orchard Road NEW FLATS, at Middle Road to let. Electricity and sanitation. Apply765 words
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Advertisement467 1932-01-14 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, SHOP, FLAT, Amber Mansions. Apply Spore Building Corp., 64, Market St. TO BE LET, new building, corner Cecil St. and Market Street, now Hearing completion, suitable for first class offices. Apply s. Manasse 1 A C 0.,, tip. 6-2. Malacca Street. TO LET BUSINESS467 words
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Advertisement371 1932-01-14 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INCORPORATED SOCIETY OP PLANTERS. Annual General Meeting.' Will Members please note that the above necting (called for January 23) has been put "orwarJ to Saturday, JANUARY 30, 1932 at 10 a.m. c A MAT HEWS, Secretary. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Notice under Section Ml of Ordinance No. ISS371 words
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Advertisement610 1932-01-14 4 TENDERS TENDERS i < Tenders will be received at the Offlce of Messrs. Keys and Dowdeswell, Architects, Mencantile Bank Building, Singapore, up to noon of January 21, 1932, for the erection of all works connected with the Nine blocks of three Terrace Houses at Bideford Road, Singapore. Plans and Specifications610 words
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Advertisement478 1932-01-14 4 AUCTION NOTICES. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of high grade Jacobean design walnut stained teak household furniture, ate. The property of D. P.-itlcrson Esq. To be held at Monastery N'n. 50, Keppol Ko.nl, (opposite Borneo Wharf), on Saturday, Jan. 16, 1532 at 2.30 p.m. Comprising, an oval daaiga teak txtending dining table478 words
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Article998 1932-01-14 5 ROSITA FORBES - ROSITA FORBES BY MIGRATION OF THE TARTAR TRIBES (THE FAMOUS WOMAN EXPLORER MESHED, the Holy City of the Shias, make.) carpets. It sells turquoises from the mines of Nishapur. It was the home of Firdusi, the great dramatic poet, who wrote the History of Persia998 words
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Article104 1932-01-14 5 To Pay 130,000,000 Francs As Alimony. M. Coty has lost the case brought against him by his former wife, Mme. Le Baron, who claimed 130,000,000 francs of alimony money due to her. M. Coty pleaded that he was unable to pay the money because of the failure104 words
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Article92 1932-01-14 5 Six Persons Killed And 25 Injured. A bad -woman whom I madly loved and to whom I presented half my taxicab has caused my ruin. lam unable to repay my debts. I prefer to die." After writing this letter a Warsaw taxidriver set fire to his flat,92 words
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Article88 1932-01-14 5 Incident in A German Tram-Car. "The English must come back again to coach the youngr generation in manners." This tribute to the British Army of Occupation on the Rhine, paid by an elderly German passenger in a crowded tram in Cologne, is reported in a local newspaper.88 words
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Article256 1932-01-14 5 Englishman's Death In America. John D. Reese, a former Monmouthshire mill worker, who gained international prominence as Bonesetter Reese," has died at his home at Youngstown, Ohio, after several weeks' illness. Reese was born at Rhymnay. and came to the United States when the (\>i>ressio.i of256 words
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Article56 1932-01-14 5 Immigrants Warned Not To Come to Malaya. I.i'Ju'ro. Jan. "J. A MMMBoniqui uys: Intending immigrants to Jie Federated Malay Ki.nies are warned that, owing u> tin- nveiH worldwide economic depression, the unemployment problem in Malnxa i-; most ucuto and that thore is no prospect whatever of their finding56 words
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Advertisement268 1932-01-14 5 HOTELS RAFFLES^HOTEL Excellent Accommodation with Modern Cem forts TONIGHT.— DINNER AND DANCE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. MR. IVAN MARSHALL FAMOUS TENOR ROBUSTO (Late of Madam Melba Grand Opeia C 0.,) WILL RENDER NUMBERS FROM HIS EXTENSIVE REPERTOIRE DURINOw THE TEA DANCE 6.30 8.30 p.m. Admission $1.00. SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday. 16th268 words
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Advertisement174 1932-01-14 5 RAFFLES CAFE AND CONFECTIONERY EXCELLENT MEALS A LA CARTE AT MODBRATE COST. CAKES A line assortment of dainty and delicious cakes are made dnily, under the supervision of an expert confectioner. CHOCOLATES SWEETS CRACKERS FANCY GOODS, at reasonable prices. THE RUBBER PROBLEM YOUR IDEAS WANTED $50.00 for a Constructive Suggestion174 words
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Advertisement81 1932-01-14 5 The Regent Portable LIGHT, DURABLE AND DEPENDABLE. IMPERIAL TYPEWRITER CO., LTD. Leicester, England. Sol* Agent* DUNCAN ROBERTS, LTD., U2 A IH-B. EohlMon Boad. Blooeum FmE-ACCIDENT-MOTOR, THE LONDON ASSUTIANCB HONG KONG FIKB DISCS. Co. Ltd, PHOKNIX ASSURANCE Co., Lad. WESTERN ASSURANCE Co, UNION INSCE. SOCIETY OF CANTON, Ltd, EAGLS STAR BUT.81 words
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Article1666 1932-01-14 6 Prohibition of Plank And Attap Buildings. CEMENT FACTORY. TO BE BUILT IN BUKIT TIMAH ROAD. The Singapore Rural Board held a meeting yesterday at the Land OOce. There were present the chairman, Mr. F. T. Tree (the Commission r of Lands), the Chief Health Officer (Dr.1,666 words
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Article37 1932-01-14 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. A unite J r-r.-JLC will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Ftb. t to pray foi- the success of the world disarmament conference.37 words
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Article396 1932-01-14 6 Decrease of $6,815 For 1931 Reported. A decrease of $6,816.18 compared with the Poppy Day collection of 1930 was revealed at the final meeting of the Singapore Poppy Day Committee held at the Europe Hotel yesterday morning when Mrs. L. C. L. Oldfield, wire of the General396 words
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Article153 1932-01-14 6 'Perfect Epidemic of Gambling' In Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur Jan. 13. Is houyi-la a gambling frame This question came before the KuahLumpur Sanitary Board this morning when the chairman explained that th game consisted of throwing rattan rin>;s ovir objects on plaques, the thrower153 words
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Article54 1932-01-14 6 London to Equip Ten Azores Wireless Stations. A contract for equipping ten wireless i stations in the Azores has been awarde:! I by the Portußuese Cabinet to Standard Telephones and Cables,, Ltd. The station are to maintain both wireless telegraphic and telephonic communication arr.ong the various islands in54 words
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Advertisement163 1932-01-14 6 Touch" This unique and exclusive Parker improveI ment insures writing without effort. There I is no fatigue to the hand or the fingers. 1 For tale at the better store* The EASY Wrltlag Pea j PAVILION i||fli^]Pß| TONIGHT AUSTRALASIAN FILMS (MALAYA) LIMITED HAVE 'THE UNIQUE DISTINCTION^ OF r I PRESENTING163 words
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Advertisement189 1932-01-14 6 LIQUID x TABLE JELLY A CHERRY, LEMON, RASPBERRY, ORANGE, PEACH, PEPPERMINT, VANILLA, ROSE ETC. JUST POUR INTO MOULD WITHOUT ADDING ANYTHING AND CHILL UNTIL FIRM. FRAM ROZ CO. SINGAPORE. EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL. A NEW SELECTION OF COLOURED SANITARY WARE and FANCY ELECTRICAL COLOU(KI) SII.UJES AND FITTINGS nt attractive priccß. On View189 words
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Advertisement81 1932-01-14 7 tiie adaptation of the play that tickled blase broadway for over two years the intriguing, daring spark! ing farce comedy by Hungary's most popular Playwright FERENC MOLNAR F —^Tt-ij I' *J^B^ y al I ALFRED LUNT I LYNN FONTANNE IN THE ROLES THEY CREATED ON THE STAGE IN THE GUARDSMAN81 words
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Advertisement210 1932-01-14 7 SURELY YOU are NOT GOING TO MISS HII HlrLtj FAMILY NOW DRAWING PACKED HOUSES NIGHTLY AT THE CAPITOL YOU'LL JUST SCREAM AT GENE GERRARD and MURIEL ANGELUS In this uproariously funny British International Comedy of a Grand Baby and a Baby Grand OWING TO SENSATIONAL SUCCESS, SEASON EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY210 words
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Advertisement239 1932-01-14 7 PA VI LION 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 PRESENT BETTY BALFOUR IN THE SINGING AND DANCING SHOW "RAISE the ROOF" IVV^Ak >^H&jVi|b y \Jr9m H Inimitable Betty ft&fcf entertaining in this All-British Musical Picture. VICTORIA JTHEATRE SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY'S First Symphony Concert Friday, January 22 at 9.30 p.m. Monday, January 25 at239 words
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Article171 1932-01-14 8 SHIPPING NOTES. Less Time Now In Singapore. The Dollar Steamship Lines have annouiK'wl that, effective, immediately all Dollar Lino round-the-world steamers v.ill MriM Bombay a regular port of call The stopover time of the Dollar Line steamers at Singapore will, therefore, br h.i t< .!«■<)171 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article202 1932-01-14 8 Singapore, Jsn. 14. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight I I 1 London, 3 Months' sight I t% London, t.O days' sight 2 1 J« London, 30 days' sight 2/4 1/32 London, demand 23 31 "12 London, T.T. 2 3H R Lyons and Paris, demand 950 Hamburg, demand 155202 words
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Article168 1932-01-14 8 Singapore, Jan. 14. Oan.bier IS* (Cube No. 1 unpicked) I^o Copra 5.0 mixed BJ* Sairo flour. Sarawak 2.60 White PeapM 32..C Blflck Popper 24.0 Pearl Sago 5.0 small 5.0 C medium p:arl 6.f Rice, Siam $I><". to 23 Saigon SI6C to 17 Rangoon $154 to 17.: No. 1 of168 words
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Article136 1932-01-14 8 Thursday, Januarj' 14. 4klp* alongside the Wharre* or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUB. Main Wharf \V. Bt. Splendour, Lch. Sir Theodore Fraser, Asdang, Lch. Lady Guillcmarci. Lch. Spartan. 3il Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DBY DOCKS, ''anjont Paimr. Shf.rs Wharf Ki.uliiula. Albart link Nil. Victoria136 words
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Article227 1932-01-14 8 VAN LANSBEBG, Dui., 1,085 tons, from tkmaiing 14-1, i'or Helawan Deli 14-1. rOBOALI. Dut., 662 tons, from Batran 14-1, for Bcngkalis, Hajran 16-1. rOBA, Dui., 684 tons, from Djambi 14-1, for Djambi 16-1. KATONG, Brit., H63 tons, from Bangkok 14-1, lor Bangkok 17-1. I SHIM MAKU, Jap.. f1,846227 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article454 1932-01-14 8 I;.suc VM. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 24/- 25/- I £1 Austral Malay 18/- 20/- 5 Ayer HiUm Tin 10/- 10/« £1 i'l Bangrin Tin 11/- 11/9 fl £1 Batang Padang O.07',i 0.12 tt 1 1 Batu Caves 0.26 0.30 1 1 Kukit Arang 0.30 0.40nom. £1454 words
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Article258 1932-01-14 8 [mm •'•L I'd. Buyers. Sellors. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.73 2.25nom 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.95 2.05 a £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 3.12.6 3.15.0 1 1 Ontral Knirine 0.21 0.30nom CO 50 Chinese Tom. Bank Til.OO T.'i.OO 1 £1 Con. T. S. T/t I'ref*. 14 6 If/I258 words
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Article140 1932-01-14 8 Singapore ColiI Storage 7 p.e. ekb. of 1926 red. 1031-36 100 101 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $490,000 99 101 Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c. cf 1907 red. 1847 {1.600,000 95 98 Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 95 98 Singapore140 words
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Article391 1932-01-14 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. At the preaent time the majority of abort rubber share quotations are nominaly only. Today's Price Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt Allenby j; i 0.C5 0.70 0.65 0.70 .*lor Gujiih ($1) 0.40 0.45 0.40 0.45 II. Hitam ($1) 0.75 0.80 0.70391 words
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Article719 1932-01-14 8 Tonight's Concert From Saigon. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday. The list of stations which may be heari daily in Malaya is as follows (Singapore time only Is given) ALWAYS ON THE AIR. BANDOENG, PI.M., 82 metres, 6.10 to 6.30 p.m., recorded music 0.30 to 7 p.m.,719 words
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Article193 1932-01-14 8 Today. Calcutta (Santhial p.m. Calcutta I Kami aai I p.m. Upper Burma, North and East India, Egypt, Europ", Great Britain, Ireland, Canada nnd U.S.A. (Karaa) i BJ. Mail) :i aja» Supplenieiitary mail for Europe, etc. IBy Train) fl p.m. Siara (except Lower Slam; (Kola) 6 p.m. Souraliaya,193 words
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Article54 1932-01-14 8 By r.-ft Arrd. Spore London Paloeran P. C. Hooft Andre Lebon Ksrapara I. P. Coen Patria Kama Felix Rousscl TVc. 4 Dec. 23 Nov. 13 Pec. 3 Dec. 3 Dec. 27 Dec. 3 Dec. 27 Dec. 11 Jan. 1 D*C U Jan. 7 I»oc. 17 Jan. 954 words
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Article50 1932-01-14 8 Information lias hma received that the s.s. Rajula conveying the Outward European mail is now expected to arrive at I'onang at noon tomorrow. The mails will be conveyed to Singapore by special train am! it is hoped to deliver at about 9 a.m. on Saturday, the 10th instant.50 words
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Advertisement680 1932-01-14 8 MINING REPORT NO. 450. The Chairman and Director*., THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. S.S. m r.-l be to submit Ik* report of tfc mining operations, for the four week? in.ii-.ir lan. I. tt». Th- Jiniuf IWI «oik completed for the 1,-, totals 370 feet, as follows: ml680 words
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Advertisement36 1932-01-14 8 FOR ALL THINGS RADIO WSITfc. PBONX 08 CALI I, OBCHAKO BCAO- SIN6APOH£ Comer Opposite Amber MansUa. *»!s Agvnti snd Reprcseatatlraa st tk« LM«iK« Badlo MsaifKtKMN. IBOBT WAV* RECEIVERS WIRELESS COMPONENTS tfi-Onßtry Orders Kx«r*U* M Katara Post36 words
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Advertisement151 1932-01-14 8 SUFFERED WITH ECZEMAJVER FACE Of Wet Nature. Pain Terrible. Healed by Cuticura. About twelve months ago I sufferec with eczema which spread all over mj face. It was of a wet nature and I coulc not shave or do anything with it. 1 could not sleep for the itching, and151 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous312 1932-01-14 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report YESTEUDAY. i p.m. YESTERDAY. Tright Wind. Stations. Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative DirccUax. Mm. fall, thine. Uimidity. tion. Force. Weather. K«lah: F F hh UrS A AlorStar .87 60 Nil 11.2 r.:, ENE 21 Fine hHantan Kotaßham ii 67 Nil 10.5 6'> NNE 10 Fine312 words
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Miscellaneous155 1932-01-14 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Thursday. January M. H. W. 2 25 a.m., 8 ft. 5 in., 2.9 p.m., 8 ft. fi in. S.C.C. Footliall Meeting. 6.30 p.m. Friday. January 15. H. W. Ml a.m.. 8 ft. 4 in.. Ml p.m., 8 ft. Police Hand. Raton* 1'ai k. p.m. T.W.CJt Caaeart,155 words
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Article217 1932-01-14 9 Restriction Rumours In New York. PRICES FIRMER IN ALL QUARTERS. (By Our financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday. Today's Prices Rubber, mii, cents per Ik. Tin, 78 tons al S71.75 per picul. Yesterday's I'riccs Rubber. L !!■<■■. l%4, up l-16d. New York. I ll-1fi cts.. up ct. Market Tone217 words
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Article82 1932-01-14 9 Kagay. Jan. 1 Foreign exchaagai aw i Amsterdam s.4u' Athens 2i;,i. Bombay Is. fi'.d.. Berlin 14 7-IG, Brasacli -I '.'-lfi. Bucharv.n BTO, Ri.. t%, iim-i...- Airei Copeahaava 1* ::-l<;. Genera 17' Helsingfon 2U I*,1 Montr Konj. v. I.i boi IO9»4, Madrid «©H, Mii:in iT L \1 norn« .M.mtreiil 4.U.'i.82 words
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Article218 1932-01-14 9 Closing Quotations In London. j j 1 (Frwn Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 13. Closing quotations last night of the principal British and American stocks are (fiven below The rise or fall is in relation to the prices of Jan 12. GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISH. Rise or218 words
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Article57 1932-01-14 9 deneral Motors Standard «>ii Ex. pd. f.S. Steel National City Bank General Electric l.r.ion I'acific Rail Ord. American Tobacco 8. American C'nn f.S. Rnbkei Wooiworth I!:. !i Corporation ES 1 10 89 41 T« 48.: Jl 1 M 78 VI 72 316 61 4 11/16 40* 7 11/1657 words
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Article468 1932-01-14 9 The figures in brackets (five the outputs for the correrponding period ot last year. j Juru 43,000 lb. I Julan Kebun. '.0,700 lb. I Jong Land-r.--'itf,ooo lb. j Kluanc.— r >a.(HT> Hi. Kujur.tr.— •)<>,:tOO lb. I Kun.:-inf(.--13,000 lb. I Kdantan. :;7.289 lb. (77.0C0 lb.). K;n.,k. W. 44.-»468 words
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Article63 1932-01-14 9 Tone of MarMt Dull, steady. Latest Cable London Spot Sh«ct .T»d. per Ih. New York Spot S heet G. cts. 4 U-lli per lb. 12 o'clock t aoon, Jan. U. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard ll£.S. on Tender Spot Junuary February Maich April-June July-Sept.63 words
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Article1104 1932-01-14 9 An American View of The Situation. 0. W. Kracht's rubber report, dated New York, Dec. 1, states: During the period under review we have seen rubber prices, affected by the depressing influence of weak commodities, securities and lack of factory buying, drift slowly but purely to the previous1,104 words
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Article92 1932-01-14 9 Loss 12' months to Aug. 31 of ilangawan Rubber Estates (which was reconstructed last year), after charging deb. stock int. an! deprivation, was £13,694. Crop harvested to May 23, I'.f'U (date upon which tapping ceased), \vn« 515.8C0 lb. Expenditure reduced to lowest aoasible figure. European staff l educe!92 words
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Article38 1932-01-14 9 Lunufcala Tea end Rubber Co. of Ceylon reports net loss for year to Sept. 30 Rs. 6,99-4, increasing debit brought in to R.«. 13.47 G. A similar sum has been appropriated from reserve to adjust account.38 words
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Article18 1932-01-14 9 Chunjrloon Rubber reports loss for year to Mur. 31 £2,022, reducing credit brought in to £727.18 words
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Article448 1932-01-14 9 Dear Monetary Rates In Malaya. Fraser and Co.'s report, dala.l Jan. 12, states The local share market has been extremely quiet in all sections throughout the week, possibly due to the dear monetary rates prevailing at present in Malaya. The latter situation also has had the natural effect448 words
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Article132 1932-01-14 9 The Singapore Chamber of 'Commerce %lubbir Association held its 1 052 nd auction on Jan. IS, whun there was oa'alocucil 2,0411,34." lb. or UM.97 tons offered 1,716,531 11). or 7G6.;i2 tonr sold IJUtJKI lb. or B«0.7;i tons. Spot. London 3 1-ltfd. NSW York 4 0-16 cts. TRICES132 words
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Article21 1932-01-14 9 Accounts of Tonghurst Rubber Estates AUm.- U show 4o«s of. i^.li»4. Jagain*:. 1,185). increasing debit brought in to 2,527.21 words
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Article466 1932-01-14 9 LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES DEC. 15. AUagur tf/) ,6; Anglo-Malay (11) 5/16; Ayer Kuning (il) 9/16; Began Serai 3/16; Bahru 1/3; Banter)* (£1) Batu Caves (£1) 7.16; Batu Mutane (£1) /9: Batu Tiga (£1) 94; Bertam (2 1/9; Bidor (£1)" 9/16; Uikam (2') Kradwail «1) Braunaton (£1)466 words
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Article762 1932-01-14 9 Reduced Dividends From The P. and 0. INTERNATIONAL TRADE DECLINING. The stock markets have spent another unsettled week. Gilt edged have- baan upset by the instability of the pound, and the increasing obscurity of its probable course in the immediate future; while the absence of hrped-for signs762 words
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Advertisement88 1932-01-14 9 THE ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON Head Office of the ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE INCORPORATE A-0 •I 7 2O The Corporation was founded over 210 yean ago and ia the oldeat composite inaaranre Office in the World. The Hmd Office has occupied (he above sita ia the heart of the City of London88 words
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Advertisement57 1932-01-14 9 RENE ULLMANN'S SALE NOW ON ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS ON PRICES OF WATCHES and JEWELLERY INCLUDING LADIES' JEWELLERY WRIST WATCHES SET WITH DIAMONDS AND PRECIOUS STONES. ALL WATCHES ABSOL UTEL V GUARANTEED: SILVERWARE, SMOKER REQUISITE,' EtZ7 r? ONLY FIRST CLASS GOODS ARE SOLD AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.' RENE ULLMANN CAPITOL BUILDING BRANCH57 words
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Article145 1932-01-14 10 Singapore. ADELPHI IKStEL.— Special Dinner and Dance. ALHAMBRA.— AIfred Lunt and Lynn Fontannc in The Guardsman. C.15— 9.15. 1-iionit G909. CAPITOL.— Gene Gerrard and Muriel Angelus in My Wife'i Family. 6.15- D.l'i. Phone 5261-2. EUROPE HOTEL.- Dinner and Dance. GREAT WORLD.— Wayangs, Cinemas, Zoo Joycars and Donkey Rides. Gate145 words
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Article53 1932-01-14 10 Mr. One Hcod Hin and family be* to tender their grateful thanks to friends and relatives for their kind attendance at the night' visit- and funeral of the late Mrs. Onjr Hood I Hin and also those who sent floral tribute*, I trli'irrams and letters of condolence, etc., in53 words
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980 1932-01-14 10 Is there not a case for complete reconsideration of the policy which has been adopted by rubber companies in Malaya to i meet the present situation? Nearly all of them are steadily losing money. A few, such as Pajam,980 words
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Article1610 1932-01-14 10 What Does the Future Hold in Store? (By W. T. Hart. B. Com.. F.R.Econ.S.. formerly lecturer in banking. City of London College.) Can the temporary causes which led to the breakdown of thf gold standard be prevented from recurring f Can better monetary systf)ii than the1,610 words
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Article155 1932-01-14 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Dr. (Mrs.) Were, who will address the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club on Friday on infant welfare work, will be the first woman to address a Rotary Club in Malaya. Mr. J. H. Durrell, vice-president of the National City Bank of New York, who i> in charge of all155 words
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Article897 1932-01-14 10 NO JOKE. Tke following extract from Hm One Hundred Years Ap'. feat are in the Observer appeared in a description of a visit paid by a member of the stalT to Master M'Kean, the Double-Sighted Phencmenon, then performinfr at the Egyptian Hall. We make no apology897 words
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Advertisement271 1932-01-14 10 GENTLEMEN— TIME TO DRESS! S"vi-| CAN assist YOU |I J f-J j ft Our thorough understanding of the ///'/at' particular art of dress clothes mak- Jm^ ir^ nir our ww l e resources for obtaining m >£t lho IVl st < listinctivc Knfclish I I I to -;«V :i! and271 words
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Advertisement203 1932-01-14 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 out knowledge THOROUGHLY RELIABLE. Columbia THE WORLD'S MOST MODERN GRAMOPHONE NEW STANDARD TABLE GRAND203 words
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310 1932-01-14 11 "THE FOLLY OF RESTRICTION." Present a Period Of Convalescence. EUROPEAN ESTATES. Gloomy Prophecy by D.E.I. Official. That Ihe folly of restriction" was responsible for the present plight of the rubber industry in inducing an uneconomic high price was tho declaration made by Mr. A.310 words
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Article1033 1932-01-14 11 Continuing Work Of London Conference. NEW COMMITTEES. Proposals for Revision Of The Franchise. Isj|>J. Jan. 13. Thi- personnel of the three committees shortly to be;rin work in India in continue- lion of the discussions of the Round-Tabl'j Conference is announced. The Marquis of I-othian is chairman of1,033 words
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Article323 1932-01-14 11 Knighthood Conferred On Chief Engineer. Bombay, Jan. 13. In a speech declaring the Lloyd Barrage at Sukkur open, the Viceroy, Lord Willingdon, paid a very high tribute to those I responsible, particularly to Lord Lloyd. iHe announced that the King had conferred a knighthood on Mr.323 words
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Article167 1932-01-14 11 Uneasiness Felt Regarding! Liberia. i Rugby. Jan. 13. I The Fi reign Secretary. Sir John Simon, yesterday received a delegation of the Anti-Slavery and Aborigines Protection Society headed by Lord Lytton, who ex- 1 pressed the apprehension which the so;ietv felt at news of unrest and ruthlessBritish Wireless - 167 words
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Article178 1932-01-14 11 Death Recalls Tragic History. Frankfort, Jan. 13The death has occurred here of the exQueen Sophie of Greece, a sister of the ex-Kaiser. Reuter. Ex-Queen Sophie, formerly Princess of Prussia and sister of the ex Kaiser Wilhelm 11, was born on June 14, 1870, and married Constantine, the eldest178 words
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Article673 1932-01-14 11 M. Laval as Premier. PRESIDENT'S TERM ENDS. Paris, Jan. 13. The French President (M. Paul Doumer) has requested M. Pierre Laval to form a Cabinet. Paris, Jan. 14 (1 a.m.) A Cabinet has been formed with M. Pierre Laval as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and M.673 words
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Article99 1932-01-14 11 China Navigation Co.'s Appeal. London, Jan. 13. That the expense of guarding British ships in Chinese waters against pirates with naval and military troops was covered by Hoisr of Ci.mmons votes to which they contributed as taxpayers, was the contention put forward hy the China Navigation Company inReuter - 99 words
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Article46 1932-01-14 11 Stormy Weather Round British Coasts. Rugby. Jan. 13. A heavy gale was experienced in and arounJ Great Britain last night and this morning, being especially severe in the English Channel and North Sea. Much shipping took shelter in South Coast ports.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 46 words
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Article442 1932-01-14 11 Sensational Reports. JAPANESE SUSTAIN HEAVY LOSSES Nanking, Jan. 14. Although the situation in Manchuria if mains verjr confused, and the information which has come to hand is somewhat obscure in many respects, it seems clear that the Japanese troops are continuing their advance north-westward of ChinchowSin Kuo Min - 442 words
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Article301 1932-01-14 11 New Finance Minister Resigns. Shanghai, Jan. 14. A profound sensation has been created here by the news that Mr. Huang Hanliang, who succeeded Mr. T. V. Soong as Chinese Finance Minister, has resigned and that General Chan Ming-ahu (the vice- President of the Executive Yuan in the newSin Kuo Min - 301 words
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Article50 1932-01-14 11 Nanking Chooses a New Representative. Nanking, January 14. The new National Government at Nanking has appointed the Chinese Minister at Washington (Mr. Yen Hui-ching) to be Chinese representative at the meeting of the Ccjncil of the League of Nation* which is to he hold shortly. Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 50 words
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Article69 1932-01-14 11 UNFITTED FOR ANY EMERGENCY." U.S. Admiral's Opinion Of! Navy. Washington, Jan. 13. Our destroyers are now unfitted for any campaign which we may be studying or any emergency which may arise." This was the declaration mad before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee by Rear-A lmiral Bristol. He added that theReuter - 69 words
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Article232 1932-01-14 11 China's Reply to American Note. Nanking, Jan. 13. China is ready to co-operate with the United States in upholding the sanctity of tiie Nine-Power Treaty, declares j China's reply to the American Note, > which was delivered to the United States i Consul-Genera! n Nanking (Mr. WillysReuter - 232 words
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Article97 1932-01-14 11 South Africa Determined To Maintain It. Pretoria, Jan. 13. South Africa's ability to maintain the gold standard has been re-affirmed in a statement made by the South African Reserve Bank. The statement declares that, from the point of view of gold reserves, the Union's exchange resources areReuter - 97 words
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Article90 1932-01-14 11 Will French Surtax Be Removed Paris, Jan. 13. Well-informed circlss now declare it 1 be unlikely that the surtax on British coking coal will be removed on Jan. 18, as was previously reported, but the question is under consideration. Reuter. An earlier Reuter message stated Great Britain's export90 words
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Article106 1932-01-14 11 US.A. Unlikely to Send Representative. Washington, Jan. 13. I Col. Henry L. Stimson, the Secretary of State, announces that the United States does not ex|>ect to send a representative to the Lausanne Conference. Reuter. Ru-iby, Jin. 11 It is understood that the plans for the Lausnnne Conference enBritish Wireless - 106 words
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Article59 1932-01-14 11 Luncheon with King George At Sandringham. Rugby, Jan. 13. I The Crown Prinice of Ethiopia visited the King at Sandringham today and remained to luncheon with His Majesty. During the visit he delivered a special message of thanks for the British mission which, under the Duke of59 words
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Article131 1932-01-14 11 Prompt Response To Income-Tax Request. Rugby. Jan. 18. Remarkable ngnres showing the response which income-tax payers made lo the request for prompt payment of a large instalment which became due or Jan. 1 are issued by the Treasury. Receipts during the first eight working days of thrBritish Wireless - 131 words
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Article74 1932-01-14 11 Nazis Preparing For Campaign. Berlin, Jan. l'l. lirueninp must go IMNKI t« by the latest Nazi slogan. Dr. Wilhelm Prick, one of Hitler's chief lieutenant/, declared in a speech that the Nazis would nut import Dr. Brueninir any longer, ami if tho Bruenin>r Cabinet had not disappoarclReuter - 74 words
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Article87 1932-01-14 11 Alleged Wanderings of Boy With Stolen Pistol. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. Jewellery worth $220, a .!"> revolver, 48 rounds of ammunition, and the ease a discharged round, all of which ware stolen from the bungalow of Mr. Gates, of Rasa Estate, helangor,87 words
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Article57 1932-01-14 11 French Suggestion Ridiculed In Washington. Washington, Jan. 11 The French suggestion that the Unite-I States might be offered German railway bonds in return for the cancellation of War Debts has been MM hred with indifference and ridicule in official Congress L-irelfs, where it is regarded as •lisinfcemiousReuter - 57 words
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Article1675 1932-01-14 12 Party Antagonistic To The Accused." PRIMA FACIE CASE. MYSTERY OF MISSING TITLE DEED. The ):oint as to whether or not a prima been made out to call the accused :<• later upon his defence, was argued ut. length hy prosecuting counsel yester.;u'in<>on when the title1,675 words
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Article151 1932-01-14 12 Sfoguore'a Rural Board As .^(Mlr I for F.M.S. (Fran Oar Own Co-respondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. dtaiorabU saritary condition of some tv.vnty villages in the districts MiiTour.diri" Kuu'n Lumpur was discussed by the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board U><!ay. II was pttatcd out that not only was the condition151 words
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Article91 1932-01-14 12 Japanese Welcome to Chinese Delegate. Geneva, Jan. 13. Opening the 56th session of the executive ceuncil of the I^«™^ Labour Office, the chairman, M. Mahann (Belgium), announced that the Belgian Government, in agreement with the Chinese Government, had nominated Mr. Woo Kai-cheng associate representative with Belgium on the91 words
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Article44 1932-01-14 12 Reut*r. The latest number o/ the Ex-Service Association of Malaya magazine is a bright effort, containing plenty of interesting reading matter and illustrations. Once again the compiler of the Smile! Darn Tec Smile pages stolen, pirated and contributed") has done his job very thoroughly.44 words
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Article130 1932-01-14 12 Two Caught in Fierce Fight with Police. (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Jan. 13. The police search for the robbers who raided Pulai village and escaped after revolver duels with the police and three European mine assistants, continues unabnted. Yesterday the police heard that Chinese gangsters were planning130 words
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Article216 1932-01-14 12 Street Advertisements And Kerbside Pumps. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. The period during which wall advertisements are to be allowed in the streets, of Kuala Lumpur expires next August and the policy of the Sanitary Board in this matter la acain under discussion. Advertising216 words
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Article145 1932-01-14 12 Ingenuity of Master Saves Coaster. The ingenuity of the master of the s.s. Esmeralda, a small coaster, saved what was likely to be the lo?s of ihe boat itself when it lost its rudder on its way |to Singapore during heavy weather. 1 The incident occurred after the145 words
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223 1932-01-14 12 Inauguration of Special Crime Branch. In their campaign towards the suppression ol' crime and breaches of the law, the Singapore police authorities are sparing notning in their efforts to achieve the highest possible efficiency and model their work on recognised methods of police work in223 words
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Article138 1932-01-14 12 Driver Fined 10 Cents At Penang Assizes. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 14. A fine of ten cents was imposed by Mr. Justice Whitley at the Assizes here I yesterday on Goh Cheng Swee who was 1 accused of causing death by rash and I138 words
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Article121 1932-01-14 12 Political Agitators Now Found To Be Cause. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Jan. 11. 1 Following the discovery of the I dangerous plot at Djember, East Java, to murder all Europeans on the surrounding estates, it is now learned that the cause of the trouble was two121 words
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Article145 1932-01-14 12 Two Acquittals at The Assizes. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 13. At the Negri Sembilan Assizes today a Chinese, Ho Wai, who was charged with robbing a 12-year old Chinese girl of her jade earrings and causing hurt was acquitted. Remarking that there was a certain amount145 words
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Article204 1932-01-14 12 Mr. F. Kavanagh and Miss G. M. Carrapiet. The Armenian Church Rangoon, waf packed to witness the quaint but most impressive service on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. r rederick Kavanagh, son of the late Mr. R. If. Kavanagh, Deputy Ccnservator ol' Forests, Burma, and grandson204 words
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Article127 1932-01-14 12 Building Alterations Now Completed. A Third Singapore Supreme Court was opened this morning in which Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell presided. For some lime past alterations have been taking place in the Court itself with the construction of the Third Court, which now occupies the room formerly127 words
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Article87 1932-01-14 12 South African Government Vessel in Port. A st:a!:t»e visitor to port is a steam I vessel belonging to the South African I Government, named the Erica, which Irought a cargo of coal for the local :ik- nts, PatersOfl Simons and Co., Ltd. The vessel, which has a gross87 words
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Article20 1932-01-14 12 A bluttcr which is heinß issued by the Malaya Publishing How, Lid., is inscribe'l "made entirely in cur own works."20 words
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Article23 1932-01-14 12 The annual jreneral nuetinjc of the Incorporated Society of Planters will be held on Jan. ;iO. at 10 a.m. instead of Jan. 23.23 words
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Article1298 1932-01-14 12 "Annexation Hopeless." BISHOP'S ADDRESS TO ROTARY CLUB. In these days when the wools world is watching with interest, even with anxiety, the development of the situation in Manchuria, we are particularly fortunate in- having Bishop Baker with us. His connection with thßt part of Via1,298 words
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Advertisement196 1932-01-14 12 LAKEROL the World-famous Pastilles for Colds, Coughs, Catarrh and all cases of Bronchial t~^^^~r- Trouble. A soothing reI'fe f° r Heavy Smokers. £m oß*^Wb* ou cannut run ns k with throat and bronchial troub'v^nßp B i les, they often lead to more y j serious complaints. Suffer- '^ySJLki-% J ers196 words
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Article992 1932-01-14 13 Colours Win 8-0. STRONG PROBABLE SIDE. Colours 8 Whites 0. The predominance of the SingaporeProbable si.lo (as represented by Colours) ever the Possible side (Whites) was licvcr so marked us it was during yesterday's trial game on the Padang to find talent to represent the Colony against992 words
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Article225 1932-01-14 13 Huddersfield in Form Against Oldham. London, Jan. 13. The following were the results of replays in the third round of the F.A. Cup competition Bristol City 3 Notts. County 2 Bolton Wands. 2 Preston N.K. Chelsea ft Tranmere R. :i Huddersfield T. 6 Oldham Ath. 0225 words
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Article531 1932-01-14 13 Extension of Play On Sunday. The meeting of th.; S.C.C. cricket section was held yesterday with Mr. C. Salter in the chair. On account of the small attendance, the elections of the Club captain and vice-captain were postponed. Mr. R. A. Ashwcrth was elected lion, secretary and531 words
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Article149 1932-01-14 13 May be Remembered For Many A Day. The fly-weight contest over ten rounds between' Eddie West (Nottingham* and Tich Rogers (Pcntnewydd), at the Public liall at Worcester in mail week, was an epic battle that will be remembered in Worcester for many a day. Rogers is a149 words
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Article347 1932-01-14 13 European Women's Team Defeat G.S.C. Mr. E. A. Joy's XI 2 G. S. C. 0. Mr. E. A. Joy's Ist eleven avenged the defeat of their second team the previous day when they beat the Girls' Sports Club Ist eleven by 2—o on the A.P.C. ground, Paya Lebar, yesterday.347 words
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Article175 1932-01-14 13 Draw for Committee Cup Competition. The following is the draw for the Com- i mittee Cup competition, the .first round of which mu?t be completed by Sunday j next Rnpna vs. P. de Souza. K. C Eu vs. A. F. Sheedy. Bateman vs. C. A. Norris. Mallal175 words
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Article58 1932-01-14 13 Scratchir.gs for the third day (today) of the Penang ra!:es are Race 1.—Strange Story, Codmore Hill. Race 2.—Saint Stratford, Tandubas. Race 3.—Alwar. Race 4.—IriFh Caress, Vame, Benaroon. Race 5.—Miss Beragoon, Royal Property, Sure Cure, New Airbird, South Wind, Kuttera. Race 6.—Love Lyric. Race 8.—Bonny. Race 9.—Emerdale. Doable Tot?.—Rates58 words
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Article63 1932-01-14 13 Arrangements for Sunday's Races. I The Royal Singapore Yacht Club announces: On Sunday the A class yachts will sail the third race of the series for ;the Milner Challenge Cup starting at i 10 a.m. I The B class yachts will sail the third race of the series for63 words
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Article145 1932-01-14 13 hursday, January 14. Hockey: Ceylon Sports Club vs. V.M.C.A., Ralestier RoU. S.C.C. Football Meeting, 6.30 p.m. .iclay, January IS. Hockey: S.R.C. Ist XI v». Police, S.R.C. B round A.P.C. vs. Medical Collage I'nion. I'aya Lcbar; Ruffles Institution vs. S.C.C. R.I. ground, aturday, January 16. Rugby: Malaya Cup final145 words
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Article225 1932-01-14 13 Sing Sing XFs Fine Victory Over Naval Men. The Sing Sing Prison Football XI began :ts career with a fine victory over the Osining Xaval Militia, winning by :>:\ points to' nothing. The entire proceeds of the game, $250, were given for the relief of the unemployed in225 words
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Article427 1932-01-14 13 Results of Championship Tournament. Results of the Singapore Ping Pong Association singles championship tourna-! ment play during the first week are as .'ollows Monday, Jan. 11. —Kee Yew Teck beat K. Ncdzu l>y 3—o3 —0 Chan Yip Chong beat Ong Man Soh by 3—23 —2 Leong; Siew Tai beat427 words
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Article490 1932-01-14 13 Will he Make More Records? The arrival of Walter Lindrum and Tom Newman in England in mail week after their Australian tour will be welcomed, writes Hazard in the Sporting Life. So far, in spite of the wonderful form of Clark McCona:hy, th» season has lac iced character,490 words
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Advertisement69 1932-01-14 13 f MALAYA'S LARGEST SPORTING GOODS STORE RE-STRINGING OF TENNIS AND BADMINTON RACKETS A SPECIALITY. We use Armour's Genuine Strings. Satisfaction assured. PHONE :-2938. ROY SON S THE MALAYAN SPORTS DEPOT. HI. NOKTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. "M OUTRIE" PIANOS at specially low prices. Used instruments from $300.00 New Pianos from $485.0069 words
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Advertisement56 1932-01-14 13 GOOD lil!?: *3 fiPPE?IRfINCEfIIDS l|\ POPULARITy Nothing adds so much to the good impression one seeks to gain socially as refined clothes with a touch of graceful distinctiveness. Every new feature in clothes-craft is being embodied in suits tailored by Wing Loong, Singapore's Leading Tailor. Place your order today. WING56 words
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Article625 1932-01-14 14 Progress in Commercial Field. Although at the present moment there appears to be no immediate prospect of compressionignition engines burning oil fuels becoming generally used for private cars, it is significant that engines of this type are making great progress in the commercial fie Id, chiefly625 words
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Article, Illustration20 1932-01-14 14 Ac Rer«xplirri MaHiin-'-Cun Battalions, with their new tric>ci<- rar.-U-rs passins in r.-viev, in Rome. Mussolini attended the rrrlcw. (Plane! Ncas.)20 words
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Article33 1932-01-14 14 The Characteristics of a Successful I Garage Business in 1910 is the inter- esting subject selected by Lord Wakefield for an essay-writing competition among members of the Institute of the I Motor Trade.33 words
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Article, Illustration39 1932-01-14 14 IVhen thin petrol tank lorry wan destroy ed by firo In California It not aiiirht ......i trk-craph poles and destroyed the- lines. A house wns burned down and atytnl ytnoM »«riouily burned. (Planet New».)39 words
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Article312 1932-01-14 14 Unique Gift to Lord Wakefield. American sportsmen paid a unique tribute to Lord Wakefield when they presented him with a bronzo plaque bearing the following inscription "To Lord Wakefifcld of Hythe from the citizens of Detroit in appreciation of Ims sportsmanship in sending Miss England 11. to participate312 words
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Article344 1932-01-14 14 General Advance In Sales. WITH the closing cf the Commercial Motor Vehicle Exhibition the intensive motieir sale.- campaign in England and the south has been transferred to Glaagow, where the Scottish Motor Show is in foil swing, reports the Daily Telegraph in mail week. Scotland, by the344 words
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Article, Illustration57 1932-01-14 14 Mr, i:. C Cai?, ::ccon;pan J ,?d hy Miss Lander-Thompson, left Westminster I'ier. in an culbcard motorSuat at the st»r» cT their dr.sh across the North Sea to Asistefdan. The photo 'hows Mr. R. C. Ccle and Maa l-nnder- Vhnmpfon, at the start of tlu-ir57 words
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Article64 1932-01-14 14 WITH glaring and blinding headlights on motor vehicles already forbidden by law, the C'alifornian Legislature, at a recent session, went a ste;> further, and made it illegal to maintain lights within view of a highway which are of such brilliance as to interfere dangerously with the vision of64 words
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Article242 1932-01-14 14 Motorist and the Road Traffic Act. A Kings Bench Divisional Court (composed of Jus:ice Avory, Swift, and Humphreys) quashed the tonviction of Mr. Kdv.ard Lionel Witherick, of Tarrr.oi.i-. Hindhoad, for driving a motor-car at Godalming without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using242 words
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Article884 1932-01-14 14 rpilE designer and builder (Mr. Don. Harkness) of the "Fred. H. Stewart Enterprise," the ear in which Norman Wizard Smith will attempt to tstnblish a land speed record in New Zealand estimates the cost for the construction of the chassi: as £15,000. A guarantee of £3,000 on the Bri.ish Air884 words
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Article70 1932-01-14 14 THE statistics regarding the number of persons killed in London street accidents during the first quarter of this year, recently issued by Scotland Yard. disclose a remarkable decline, the number of deaths being 289, as against 377 in the previous quarter. Among the causes of accidents given in70 words
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Article49 1932-01-14 14 nPHE first aatosaobtte m.-.de ancJ -I- feaU in the Uaited Btateo was a Vt inlon. The date <>1 t!io firnt sale was Mar. 14, 1898. It Is now umeng the refcVa at the Smithsonian Institution, at WMhaagten. The top and body are tho same a- a !:uj»r:y.49 words
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Advertisement73 1932-01-14 14 You cannot be sure of getting *he best out of your engine until you have used yf LODGE f-"W PLUGS LODGE CHI "~*"£T for Amarican angina* *WjjJ&' tcrawad metric ayfrja^y LODGE LOOOa CT w m tNWI Amaricin, •nor! raach. Stockists Eastern Auto Co. Guen Hoo F^ HEfc" Co. Guan Hoe73 words
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Article3434 1932-01-14 15 A Talk About Immigration And Emigration A Problem Which Needs More Public Attention Position Of The Locally-Born Chinese —Is Outside Competition Fair?— (Government's Hand'To-Mouth Policy Is It Not Time A Permanent Solution Was Sought? Pros And Cons Of Ban On All Immigration Problems Which Face Permanently3,434 words
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Advertisement123 1932-01-14 15 Announcing the New Amprc Home Movie Projector 16 Millimeter. The Ampro Projector it the iateal 1< rsß projector for Home U«e. It Incorporates many distinicuiihinK featurewhich make it the Gneit Home I'rrjectoi Descriptive literature post free on rrqunut Sole Agent* SINGAPORE PHOTO COMPaNY tfl. High Strcwl, Sintauor*. PLUSETTE BATECK PAINTS.123 words
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Advertisement124 1932-01-14 15 "TRIUMPH" MOTOR CYCLES SEE DISPLAY River Valley Road Show-Rooms 1.74 H. P. MODEL X ALL PRICES REDUCED New Models From $260 UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED OLD SCOTCH liftf! PPPRKWTED V^S 11 l> FBOM 4«| H L PENDING THE DISTILLERS AGENCY. LTD. Edinburgh. Scotland. POWDER YOUR TEEi il More lhan ever to-day124 words
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Article1401 1932-01-14 16 Off to the Sea. ONCE A YEAR SIGHT ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Jan. 12. Mr. Wong Koon Yoon, interpreter in the courts hole, was a guest' at the Rotary Club tiffin today, at which Mr. Tan Cheng Lock presided. He gave1,401 words
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Letter76 1932-01-14 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Not having noticed any reference in the local press to Mr. Shelford's criticism of the Customs Union proposal, I desire to draw public attention to it. It seems to me to make out an unanswerable case for the preservation76 words
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Letter146 1932-01-14 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In the Rubber Research Institute Bulletin No. 4, for December, 1931, Dr. W. B. Haines gives some very interesting figures relating to tests made on the soil temperature in jungle forest and plantatiion soil. I recommend all interested in rubber146 words
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Article135 1932-01-14 16 Dismissed After 31 Years' Service in G.W.R. "It is intolerable that passergers on express trains should be robbed by their own guard," said Mr. Hay Halkett, at Marylebone Police Court, in sentencing Arthur Henry Wright, aged 52, guard, of Tilstock Avenue, New Ferry, to two months135 words
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Article133 1932-01-14 16 Sold Owing to Life Being Too Hard. The end of Bos'o~k and Wombwell's travelling circus, which has been famous "on the road" for about 125 years, was signified at Newcastle when wagons, traction engines, and vans were put up to auction. The animals are being sent to the133 words
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Article78 1932-01-14 16 High Standard of Efficiency In 1931. In the January battalion orders Lieut.Col. N. J. A. Foster, M.C., Officer Commanding, N.S.V.C. says, the progress of training for 1931 shows marked improvement in every respect, musketry and drill being the outstanding features. This is mainly due," he adds, to the78 words
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Article39 1932-01-14 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Serembai., Jan. 13. As a result of a lorry driven by a Chinese entering a ravine on the Jelebu Seremban road two cleanerr, were injured and one died on admission into hospital.39 words
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Article183 1932-01-14 16 It used to be said that the East was tco slow to change but that saying is no longer true. The Prince cf Wales. This is supposed to be a Christian civilisation, and yet it is run entirely upon anti-Christian principles. Mr. Paul Robeson. Athanasius would be183 words
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1416 1932-01-14 17 REORGANISATION OF RUGBY IN FRANCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Dec. 29. ("hiistmas holiday sport at home has bo<-n confined, in so far as events of importancu an concerned, fcotball. The Sprinpboks, in defeating London for the ■or oral time this1,416 words
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Article377 1932-01-14 17 Holiday Surprises. As mentioned earlier in this letter the holiday matches in the Football League pi'oduced some strange results on the second day, when the strain of playing on two consecutive afternoons revealed unsuspected weaknesses. In every instance but «ie, the League leaders were defeated, but since their377 words
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Article170 1932-01-14 17 Lancashire Beat Cheshire. The most interesting portion of the hockey season does not come until the New Year and most matches played so far have either been merely between clubs or in the form of trials for the great event* yet to come. On Boxing Day, Lancashire met Cheshire170 words
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Article648 1932-01-14 17 Bud Walley Wins Again. Bud Walley, who is now boxing better than he has ever done before, gained another victory at the Ring, BlacKfriars, on Sunday evening. His oppentnt was Sandy j McEwan, of Aberdeen, and the bout, which i was billed fcr 15 round er.tled in the eighth,648 words
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Article254 1932-01-14 17 247 Entrants for the "LondonExeter." At midnight on Sunday, and during, several of the cold and discouragingly damp hours that followed, 247 enthusiastic motorists set out from Virginia Water for the Vest Country. They were competitors in the famous London-Exeter Roliability Trial, and «hey were faced with the preopect254 words
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Article581 1932-01-14 18 Prospects for the Coming Season. Rain has ruined several polo seasons in England recently, the last having been most disastitus, but if only the weather is kind the series of tournaments and I matches which begin in May should make up for many disappointments in the past. The grounds581 words
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Article1048 1932-01-14 18 then just as British hopes were running high lost the next three and the series. Last year's competition is, of course, a matter of recent history. The fact that he then lost for the fifth time did not discourage Sir Thomas, and I have been told that a challenge1,048 words
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Advertisement235 1932-01-14 17 J^^^ fl^, **^tW^ al i ifiy 1 1^, I t^^P \J, l /Jrajni' i 4s j V A least tor babu. Every tin of Milkmaid Sweetened Condensed Milk is a feast a series of feasts for a baby. That is how babies regard Milkmaid," They invariably like it and it235 words
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Article225 1932-01-14 18 Zoo Their Only Haven Of Refuge in "War." Such intensive war has been declared in Great Britain on grey squirrels that before long the Zoo will be the only place where they can live in peace. The Ministry of Agriculture recently compiled a formidable indictment of grey squirrels,225 words
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Article461 1932-01-14 18 Plea to Foster Spirit Of Optimism. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bat a via, Jan. 11. This morning at nine o'clock the first session this year of the People's Council was opened with an unusually lengthy speech by the chairman, Mr. J. Meyer Ranneft, who stressed the fact461 words
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Article119 1932-01-14 18 SOMETHING WRONG." Judge's Comments at Penang Assizes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 13. There is something radically wrong somewhere," said Mr. Justice Whitley at the Assizes here this morning when it was stated that a witness for the defence in a robbery case had not been subpoened although his119 words
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Article90 1932-01-14 18 The Astaires Refuse To Chip In." Fred and Adele Astaire, who arc appearing in a Broadway success, have, among other theatricals, been the victims of demands from "racketeers" in the following language: "Chip in, or take the consequences." Instead of complying, the Astaires applied to the police for protection,90 words
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Article68 1932-01-14 18 Third Anniversary In Singapore. Sixty members and friends of the Utility Lodge of the R.A.0.8. were present at the dinner at the Adelphi Hotel to celebrate their third anniversary. There was a departure from usual custom in that women were present at the dinner. An entertainment was given68 words
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Article33 1932-01-14 18 (From Oui Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 13. A man has been detained by the police in connection with the fatal stabbing of > a Tamil woman on an estate at Prai.33 words
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Article1508 1932-01-14 19 CLAUDE FARRERE - CLAUDE FARRERE BY WHAT HOMER COULD HAVE TAUGHT THE ALLIES. (THE FRENCH AUTHOR: LATE OF THE FRENCH NAVY) IHAVE been a naval officer and a Writer at the sauif time. These two vocations arr not incompatible, as has been proved by many instances recorded ■jn the1,508 words
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Article200 1932-01-14 19 Doctor Prescribes Treatment To Ship 300 Miles Away. Twice during the voyage of the P.S.N.C. liner Orduna, which arrived at Liverpool from South America in mail week, the liner's surgeon, Dr. T. B. Kelly, gava medical advice to people travelling in other ship*. On Nov. 26 the200 words
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Article81 1932-01-14 19 "stUtttfart, Dec. 22. Two firemen were killed, two are missing and seven were seribusly injured today by the collapse of part of the famous thousand-year-old castle here, which had been ravage j by a fire raging since yesterday, and is still burning, despite the strenuous efforts of the81 words
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Article867 1932-01-14 19 What Is Being Done. EFFECT OF JAPANESE INVASION. The nineteenth annual general report of the Manchurian Plague Prevention Service for the year ending Sept. 30 states that 1930 was usually regarded as a critical year since, in the past, the two great Manchurian epidemics had occurred867 words
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Miscellaneous229 1932-01-14 19 Today's Crossword Puzzle ii i »<^> £M 1 O it tZ 13 v h I ._ii__ 27 !p£ 25 v^ so" 3^ .:>,:'.\.-:''.J i£'jj! iW LISP **P fe i sjp^j&i SO Si |ffl '<ifr^s pj S5~" |p jpg £5 jsjS| 51 (CLUES.) ACROSS. Tree 22. Fishes 2. S>.r>p rSeot% law)229 words
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Article, Illustration239 1932-01-14 20 INFLECTIONS OF THE PAST.— The giant liner. Carmania, reflected in the waters of the Tilbury Dock, where rfM is Iwntf. a* her content* r.re being stripped from her, before being scrapped. (Planet News.) WORLD'S LARGEST TOY ARMY.— Mr. Walter Lockwood, of Holloway. London, is239 words
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