The Straits Times, 20 January 1932
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Title Section39 1932-01-20 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.! THE LARGEST r AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1932 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1932. PRICE 10 CENTS.39 words
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Advertisement132 1932-01-20 1 Singapore: 78, Cecil st. c 'phone bibd. 6.1S Tonifht 9.15 j CONSTANCE BENNETT J BOUGHT, j Phone 5261-2. I* 1 I I I I I I j I i Children thrive on thi/ I j pure rich Swiss Milk. Nothing can equal "BEAR BRAND," the Pure Natural Milk from the132 words
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Advertisement19 1932-01-20 1 JjfOQ* LUIV^UR: 2T f \l^A si\ ('PHONE, self). 6.15 Tonight 9.15 I CONSTANCE BENNETT i BOUGHT, j Phone 5261-2.19 words
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Advertisement452 1932-01-20 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AM) APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SJJ. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONBpN FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Dne Spore. 1982. SOUDAN 6,500 Jan. 20 NALDERA 16.000 Jan.452 words
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Advertisement727 1932-01-20 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, MariteilloH, London. Antwerp, Rotterdam and Mtddlesborongh. Vessels. Tonnage. Due. Sail. HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Jan. 27 28 t TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 Feb. 10 11 HAKUSAN MARU 10.500 Feb. 2^ 25 HARUNA MARU 10,500 Mar. S* 10 KATORI MARU 10,000 Mar. 24 25 S727 words
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Advertisement448 1932-01-20 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown iteamer MARELLA (7,846 tons) and the s.s. KANGOLA (8,362 tons) (Cargo only). The i.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest iteamers trading to Australia, cabins448 words
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Advertisement595 1932-01-20 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO, LIMITED (Incorporated In Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. 'O GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN, Leave. S'pora. Penang. M.s. MEONIA Jan. 10 Jan. 22 mj! BORINGIA Fab. Feb. 6 m.s. FIONIA Feb. 24 Feb. 26 m.s. ERRIA Mar. 16 Mar. 18 m.s. ALSIA Apr.595 words
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Advertisement597 1932-01-20 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE I THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England). RGULAR SERVICH TO MARSKILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, p, GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and M GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK k( and BALTIMORE. WIIKLY SERVICE -LONDON and NORTH CONTINF.NT.597 words
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Advertisement475 1932-01-20 2 HAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Slam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Tclupin, atani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohimni, Langsnan, Taku, Chumpon and Bangjk. VALAYA Jan. 24 Jan. 27 PRACHATIPOK Jan. 31 Feh. 3 SUDDHADIB Feb. 7 Pah, II These vessels are fitted throughout with lectric lights,475 words
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Advertisement402 1932-01-20 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United State* and Canada Points from Hong Kong. Ban Francisco and Los Angels*. 1.8. GOI.DKN TIDE ssils from Hong Kong Jan. M I.S. GOI.DKN WALL sails from Hon,r Kong Feb. S I r402 words
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Advertisement435 1932-01-20 3 DOLLAR BTE A MSHIP LINE -fIJ^L -is— l *si~\*- laafo WHY TRAVEL THE DOLLAR WAY? BECAUSE 1 Fresh California fruits anti reMt~ able* art served at *v»rj rnffL^ 2 Every stateroom is aa oatfcidt cabin. S r< Outdoor lalt-watoi swimming poo) OB Deck. 4 <r Orcheatra muiia for Tea-Dancinf-Dinner and435 words
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Advertisement642 1932-01-20 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD,/ (Incorporated in England.}, j^l'' ELLEBVAN LINE. Passenger and Freight Services to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. j? Via Ports and Suez Canal. W OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN Steamer Due Spore s.s. CITY, OF KHIOS Feb. 18 y HOMEWARDS. «.t. CITY OF LILLE for642 words
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Advertisement383 1932-01-20 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated ia England.) Capital Authorised m r c,000,000 Capital Subscribed M 1300,000 Reserve Fund and Rest jr 1,66«,845 Capital paid np 1,060,000 i. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: t. J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman, P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Beg., J.383 words
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Advertisement566 1932-01-20 3 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPV N.V. Netherlands Trading Soeletr. {Established at Amsterdam 1534). j 5 j PAID DP CAPITAL Ft eO,OtO,00( STATUTORY RBSKRVI t\ 41/,015,0J( HBAD OI7ICI IN AMSTIRDAM WITH AGENCIES IN BOTTBBDAM AND THB HAGUB. HBAD AGBNCT IN BATAYLa, BRANCHBB: •Bandoeng Hong Kong Rangoon Bandjermasln Kobe 'Semarang Bombay 'Weltevreden Shanghai Calcutta566 words
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Advertisement506 1932-01-20 3 NEDERLANDSCH r INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. EaWblfched 18SS at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 100.0C0.000 (aboal £8,500,000). Paid np Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (about C 4.600.000). Reserrts Glds. 29,190,007 (abool X) £2,432,000). 10 HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: THK HAG UK. ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES: BATAVU: Head Office for Dutoh Bail Indie*. BRANCH OFFICES:506 words
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Advertisement710 1932-01-20 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven words to h I'tip nn<! then- is a flat rate charge of 25 cer.U par line per Insertion with: A mini'oo— of one dollar per insertion Advertisements will bo accepted up to 10 m i.n the day of issue. A fee of 26 cente710 words
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Advertisement685 1932-01-20 4 t!?y?.^ FLATS TO LET BUNGALOW, 26, Newton Road, Rent $00 Entry January 1. Apply Nc. 287, Orchard Koad. K> LET. No. 9, Sophia Rd., No. 4-0, East Coast Rd. Apl. Ed. M. Natban, 8-B, De Souza street. NEW FLATS, at Middle Roed to let. I Electricity and sanitation. Apply N.685 words
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Advertisement987 1932-01-20 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, ground floor, 73, Cecil Street, also offices in Stanley Street. Modern sanitation Apply J. S. Nathan, 5, ds Souza .->treet^ No. 4, BATTERY ROAD, formerly occupied by Bank of Taiwan Ltd., to let by floors or to suit tenant's requirements. Apply Guthrie Co, Ltd.987 words
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Advertisement706 1932-01-20 4 PUBLIC NOTICES OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. NOTICE OF LOSS OF SCRIP. Whereas application has been made to the Directors to issue a duplicate Certificate for 100 Shares Nos. ***** to 8H950 inclusive in the name of Too Sian Hoh (now deceased) of Muar, upon a declaration to the effect that706 words
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Advertisement837 1932-01-20 4 TENDERS JOHORE GOVERNMENT TENDERS will be received at the office of the Ag. Senior Executive Bogteeer, Jokors Sahru, up to noon of January 28, IMS, for the purchase of the mnteriuls comprising th" old Johore Sport's Cluh at Johore Bahru dismantling to be carried out by purchaser, (the land on837 words
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Article247 1932-01-20 5 Prohibition Officers Cease Activities. Helsingfors. Jan. 2. As the first result of the overwhelming victory of the wets on the referendum on the repeal of the prohibition law, the Government today issued instructions to all prohibition agents to cease their activities. The coastguard cutters were instructed by247 words
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Article229 1932-01-20 5 Amazing Exhibition At Imperial Institute. London, Jan. r>. One of the greatest publicity stunts to make the world more telephone-nund-ed will take place tomorrow at the Imperial Institute, South Kensington. Hundreds of children have been invited to attend the opening of the great telephone exhibition, which for the229 words
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Article228 1932-01-20 5 Bonus or Employment Demanded. Shanghai, Jan. 5. It has been reported that the "National Salvation Committee to Resist Japan" decided to reduce the number of pickets engaged in inspecting Japanese goods from 193 to 8".. The reason, it is stated, was because they had no funds. Having learned228 words
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Article369 1932-01-20 5 Names Skilfully Worked Into Latin Verse. The last performance for the season of the Latin play at Westminster School was given on Dec. 23, says the Morning Post. The especially brilliant ''puns" which are sprinkled throughout this year's topical Latin epilogue may, accordingly, now be divulged.369 words
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Article132 1932-01-20 5 Federal Forces Act Promptly To Suppress Disorder. Buenos Aires, Jan. 4. A rebel movement which flared last night in the Province of Entrefios was believed to have been crushed today. Latest advices declare that a detachment of troops rose in revolt and captured La Paz. The rebels killed132 words
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Article112 1932-01-20 5 Mr. Rockefeller's Friendly Gesture. London, Jan. 8. ■A British syndicate, headed by Lord Southboroufrh, has sijrn<?d a 30-year lease for the British Empire Building, to be erected in the heart of Ww York. It will be built at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 50th Street, one of112 words
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Article36 1932-01-20 5 The committee of the Asiatic Unemployment Fund acknowledges the receipt of $76 from Mr. G. Hawkins as the result of a concert fciven by the Sejramat Players. Tho total received by the fund $11,131.64.36 words
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Advertisement278 1932-01-20 5 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL Excellent Accommodation with Modern Sanitation. V^H^C^^ TODAY'S ATTRACTION >^t\ TEA DANCE /<$ V 8 .,0t05,;,m. S^TsJP'dr y<y <<$^ EVERY SATURDAY S&JPx *$r Real Dutch Rijsttafel served in j/& c* <£y/ the Batik Grill Room from Ito j/^P^yj- *£>y 3 p.m. Sgy C 5 <*• C* Muaic on278 words
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Advertisement473 1932-01-20 5 FOR Eye -Sight Insurance CONSULT H. LAZARUS Co. Capitol Building Tel. 2751 Hours from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 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.473 words
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Advertisement77 1932-01-20 5 THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT OF THE CENTURY "MARGARET MORRIS MOVEMENT" j A new system of dance for men, women and children of all ages used on the stage and screen and in university, school, hospital, etc., especially recommended by leading London doctors. REDUCED TERMS TO THOSE WHO JOIN NOW. I Pupils77 words
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Article, Illustration1318 1932-01-20 6 Lita Grey Tells Of Her Life With Charlie ChaplinDivorce Not Regretted. teooooooooo ooo ooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooeoo IF I were asked to >iiy what Charlie Chaplin is like, it would Mt ba an eisy question to answer, although 1 was his I wife for over two years and1,318 words
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Article, Illustration1388 1932-01-20 6 -By Our Film Correspondent. FIFTY Fathoms Deep will not be played at the Alhambra this month as was announced last week, another Columbia production which has since wrived being put in its place. This is Rain or Shine," which is to follow Sob Sister1,388 words
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Advertisement52 1932-01-20 6 Workmanship is the secret of good Tailoring. V afaSf \l at M A R^BWfc^ 'Expensively dressed' doea nol necessarily mean 'well dressed.' Clothes cut from tfood fabrics, retaining their shape after lon^ wear an- economical in use and are the aim of this house. H.B. WINTER. 18 BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE.52 words
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Advertisement247 1932-01-20 7 Bmaa^^^ ML L^aaßßV^^aßal^^^aß^t^H^P^aff at JMt' aW ~-V J^B[ll ~^^BT^"^^Ki mJm»mijt»wJaaaWjim'l sW -JsmaaaT .aaaaaL ~^^BF 1 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 That "Bad Girl" boy in a greater role! JAMES DUNN IN SOB SISTER Preceded at every performance BY GEORGE O'BRIEN IN RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE PICTURE NEXT CHANGE That Cyclone of247 words
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Advertisement266 1932-01-20 7 Again— A Picture you're going to talk about! n»CAPITOr TONIGHT! We take pride in presenting an artiste of unequalled brilliance in a luxuriously dressed production that reaches the Pinnacle of Perfection the screen s Fascinating Alluring sI GG l H ariel7 Desirable STAR >« CONSTANCE g" BENNETT.r l)^** "^1 But266 words
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Advertisement273 1932-01-20 7 LOTS OF FUN AT THE PAVILION 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 CHARLES ROGERS Chief Chef of the Menu. He serves the ladies with Romance and you with laughs in ALONG CAME YOUTH with Frances Dee and Stuart Erwin Fast and funny Romance of a penniless Millionaire who starts off with a reputation273 words
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Article451 1932-01-20 8 SHIPPING NOTES. Crack French Cruiser For China. The Ministry of the French Navy announced that the crack cruiser Primauguat Imm htm oidi'iTil to proceed to Chinese ■waters from Toulon to replace the obsolete Krt-nih cruiser. Waldeck Rousseau, which b now stationed in China. Two river gunboats shortly are451 words
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Article145 1932-01-20 8 Wednesday, January 20. Ship* slongild* the Wharrei or txp«et«4 to KKPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf L<-h. Sir Theodore Fraser I.eh. Ijidy (iuillemard Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DBT DOCKS. 111 1 njonjj Parar. UkMI Wharf Honir Hwa. Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Dredger "Banian." Krpprl145 words
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Article112 1932-01-20 8 The foltowiag passengers left Sinirupure today IV the East Asiatic m.s. Meunia Mi. G. Hurt. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bennett. Han Bennett, Mm. A. Dicdrichsen. ■l l> M. Ityson-Holland, Master PatrickJlollan.l. Mr. ;<ml Mrs. J. Q. BnUM, Miss June Morwn Brans, Dr. and Mrs. K. Cjellerup. Mi. A.112 words
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Article72 1932-01-20 8 A mail from Medan by aeroplane is expected at Singapore at 11.10 a.m. toKiorrow. The air mail Karachi London di»pat. Mi'il bap the Karapara on Dec. 31 \va. liclivcred in Londr.n on July 19. From China and Japan, by Karmala, due at Singapore 5 p.m. today. From China72 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article204 1932-01-20 8 Singapore, Jan. 20. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 7/32 I...iu| ;i month-i' '.rht I 12 London. 60 days' ftlfat I 4 1 *i 2 Lon('-jn. 30 days' sight London, demand 2 3 15/16 London, T.T. 2 a 7,a 7 Lyons and Paris, demand 965 Hamburg, demand 155204 words
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Article166 1932-01-20 8 Sifi"-4p'irr, Jan 20. Gambier IS.I'J (Cube No. 1 unpicked) r Copra .">.7"i mixed Sago flour. Sarawak 2.60 White Pepper 3-\.>o Black Pepper 24.0.1 Prarl Sago 5.00 small 5.00 medium pearl 6.C0 Rice, Siam SlBB to IM Saigon No stock Rang: on $159 to If) No. 1 of 125 catties166 words
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Article235 1932-01-20 8 Today. Pontianak 1 Khot-n Hora) 3 p.m Hoihow. Hchk Kong, Swatow and Amoy (Lyee Moenj ..3 p.m Djambi (Tobelo) ..8 p.m Banka Island, Pladjoe and Palembanp (Thedens) 3 p.m Natuna and Anamba Islands (Scott Harley 1 4 p.m North.. N.-Kast and N.-\Vest Sumatra, Ceylon, Egypt and Europe235 words
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Article77 1932-01-20 8 All-Night Communication With Kuala Lumpur. Communication with Kota Bahru (KelanUn) is still interrupted, telegrams received at Kuala Lumpur being posted to Kelantan. Telegrams for Kota Bahru (Kelantan) can be accepted via Siam at 11 cents per word. The Kuala Lumpur Telegraph Office is now open continuously day and night77 words
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Article18 1932-01-20 8 From Imm (London mails dispatched M Dec ."1) by Nal'lcra, due at Penanjj li a.m. tomorrow.18 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article448 1932-01-20 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. £1 £1 Asam Kurabang 24/- 25/'1 £1 Austral Malay 18/- 20/5 5/- Ayer HiUm Tin 10/- 10/9 £1 il Banjrrin Tin 10/3 11/3 £1 £1 Batang Padang 0.07 V4 0.12% 1 1 Batu Caves 0.24 0.28 1 1 Bukit Arang 0J0 0.40nor £1 £1448 words
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Article266 1932-01-20 8 Vul. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. I 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.75 2.25nom. I 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.95 2.05 cd. £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 3.17.6 4.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.20 0.30nom. 100 50 Chinese Com. Bunk 70.00 76.00 !£1 £1 Con. T. S. Prefs. 15/» 16266 words
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Article135 1932-01-20 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 100 101 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. ..f 11*01 red. 1940 $400,COO 99 101 Singapore Municipal 44 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,000,000 95 98 Singapore Municipal 4'i p.c. of 1909 red. 1965 $1,000,000 95 98 Singapore135 words
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Article380 1932-01-20 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. At the preient time the majority of abore rubber ihare quotationi are nominalj only. Fraier Lyall A A Co. Evatt Allcnby («1) 0.65 0.70 0.65 0.70 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.40 0.45 0.40 0.45 H. Hitam ($1) 0.75 0.80 0.70 0.80380 words
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Article777 1932-01-20 8 Tonight's Concert From Saigon. (Bjt.Our Wireless Correspondent.) I' j ~\T(\ Singapore, Wednesday. TheVst \)t stations which may be heard daily in Malaya is as follows (Singapore time only is given): ALWAYS ON THE AIR. BANDOENG, PLM., 82 metre., 6.10 to 6.30 p.m., recorded music 6.80 to 7777 words
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Article184 1932-01-20 8 Wednesday, January 20. H. W. 12 a.m., 8 ft. 2 in. 9.40 p.m., 7 ft. 4 in. Thursday, January 21. H. \V. 8.1 a.m., 8 ft. 4 in., 10.25 p.m., 7 ft. 7 in. Friday, January 22. H. W. 8.54 a.m., 8 ft. 7 in., 11.1184 words
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Article134 1932-01-20 8 HILDA, Italian. '.'..iTi leas, fro:n Yokohama 20-1, fur Trieste 20-1. COBLENZ, Got, S.SM tons, from Dai ran 20-1, for Europe (Ifaniburg-liremrn 1 L'o-1. NAM YONG, Brit.. 7C'J toaa, from Cheribea 20-L for Java I'orts 20-1. TINOMBO, I)ut| BSB tons, from li.lawan Dell 20-1, fur Helawan Deli 22-1. Pf.RAK,134 words
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Advertisement70 1932-01-20 8 fOR ALL THING? RADIO VRITI PHONE OB CALL c. OBCHARO BOAO-SINOAPOBS Carter OppotlU Aabir rUuUa M\% Agrati md RtprnratitlTM a# Laatlac Baal* Maaafactarwa UOBT WATS RECEIVERS WIRELESS COMPONENTS n«-C«matiT Oraarm T*mmU* b* Batara Part. BUY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURERS BRITISH SULPHATE of AMMONIA rrjbi* 1 I GUARANTEED NITROGEN CONTENT over 20.6%70 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous329 1932-01-20 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. YESTERDAY. 1 p.m. YESTERDAY. Bright Wind. Stations. Temperature Ran- Sun- Relative DirecMax. Mm. lull, thine. Himidity. tion. Force. Weather. R F. in. houn. m.p.h. K«*uan Alor Star .88 '2 Nil 8.1 65 NE 21 Fine Kt-Lanlan Kota Uharu 81 7.1 0.2J 0.6 83 ENE329 words
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Article230 1932-01-20 9 Big Increase in Malayan Stocks. DECEMBER PRODUCTION FIGURES. (By Oar Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Wednesday. Today's Prices Kubher, 9 cents per Ib. Tin. 75 tons at $71.62! 2 per picuL Yesterday's F*riccs Kubber, London. 2 15-1 fid., down l-16d. New York, I 5-16 cts., down ',i ct. Market230 words
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Article156 1932-01-20 9 Net profit of Malay Rubber Planters to .Sept. 30 i«>,4:;5 (agst. 4.-8.7O1), div. 2'i p.c. (agst. 5 p.c), to directors' percentage tSU (24SS), managers' commissions Bt7 *****). to reserve nil (£2,000),. forward £0.y37 (i' 2,881). Report states that in recommending payment of a small dividend in spite of156 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article229 1932-01-20 9 Closing Quotations In London. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 19. 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. 15. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rise or Fall. Conversion Loan229 words
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Article51 1932-01-20 9 General Motors Standard Oil Ex. pd. VS. Steel National City Bank tM-ntral El«cric Union Pacific Rail Ord. Ainerican Tobacco B. American Can U.S. Rubber Woolworth RiidU Corporation 22* 44 48 24 MM 73 V.. 61', 41, 41'--1H -1 -Vi -I 1 -I 1 -7% -2*. ■9% -1» -I'-i51 words
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Article56 1932-01-20 9 Bukit Kajang Rubber Estates at June 30 brought in £7,491. To depreciation £1,515 (£1,756), export duty to Straits Settlements Govt. £276, sundry earnings £317 (£2.007) 1 loss £3,-140, forward £4,051. Crop 1,521,379 lb. (1,269,385 lb.) aver, net price realised for crop sold 3.60 d per lb (remainder56 words
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Article29 1932-01-20 9 Accounts of BxCunston (Malay) Rubber Kstates to Sept. 30 show a loss of £1,728 (agst. £2,320), after £781 (£849) for depreciation, reducing credit brought in to £3,013.29 words
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Article64 1932-01-20 9 12 o'clock noon, Jan. 20. Tone of Market -.—Cull. Latest Cable Lonrton Spot Sheet 2 15-l6d. per lb. New York :—Spot Sheet G. ctß. 4 5-16 per lb. t.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard K.S.S. on Tender MM M Spot f cbruary March April-June July-Sept.64 words
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Article332 1932-01-20 9 How She Benefits From Empire Preference. It is estimated that American interests now control more than 2,000 branch factories in foreign countries, employing some 500,000 men, according to a survey by the New York Trust Co. Migration of American capital to foreign nations began before332 words
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Article576 1932-01-20 9 Business Practically At A Standstill. Fraser and Co.'s report, dated Jan. 19, states Exceptionally quiet conditions have prevailed in the local market throughout the week, and, apart from a few transactions in industrials, business in shares has been practically at a standstill, rubbers and tins being scarcely mentioned.576 words
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Article449 1932-01-20 9 Can Face the Future With Confidence. Presiding at the third annual general meeting. of Hong Kong Tin, Ltd., Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell said that, under restriction, the output for the year covered by the accounts was 904 tons, which realised an average gross449 words
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Article249 1932-01-20 9 Volume of Business With Middle Asia. Mr. Frank S. Williams, American Trade rommis'ioncr, 7a, Ocean Building, Singapore, has just received by cable the follcnrinir statistics relating to the foreign trade of the United BUtes with Middle Asia for the month of November 1031 Total exports from United States249 words
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Article38 1932-01-20 9 Accounts of Raub Rubber Estates to Aug. 31 show a loss of £2,275 (agst. £2,940) and debit .£737 brought in. Directors have transferred £3,500 from reserve, and after deducting loss, credit of £488 is carried forward.38 words
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Article729 1932-01-20 9 Output Trebled in Past 20 Years. Some of the bright spots on Canada's economic haruon Mid the enviable position she occupies among the nations of th world were pointed -out by Mr. C. PriceGreen, Commissioner of the Canadian National Railways' Department of Natural Resources, in the course729 words
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Article105 1932-01-20 9 First accounts of Pattani Tin (9V4 months) Sept. 22, 1930, to June 30. 1931. show loss of £1.326. Co. took over all assets and liabilities of Pattani Consolidated Alluvial Tin. Dredging commenced early in Aug., 1930, and tin reached in Nov. Tin ore recovered was 5,668 piculs (337.C83105 words
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Article84 1932-01-20 9 Rugby, Jan. 19. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam K.iK'i. Athens Mitt, Bombay Is. (i',d., Berlin 14 11-16, Brussels 24 13-16. Bucharest 5774, Rio 4'i, Buenos Aires 39's, Copenhagen 18',«, Geneva 17.70, Helsingfors 232H, Hong Kong Is. 5d.. Lishsn 100%, Madrid 41 1-16, Milan 68 15-16, Monte Video 31 nom., MontrealBritish Wireless - 84 words
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Article768 1932-01-20 9 Britain Loses Exchange Advantage. TABLES TURNED IN JAPAN'S FAVOUR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Manchester, Dec. 23. The development of importance in the cotton industry since a week ago has been the decision of the Operative Weavers' Amalgamation to resume negotiations with the employers on the more looms768 words
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Article123 1932-01-20 9 Alor Pongsu, Brieh And Merbau Estates. Registration details are now available of Alor Pongsu Amalgamated Estates, which has been registered as a public company, with a capital of £225,000 (30,000 £1 preference and 1,950,000 2s. ordinary), to acquire Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Brieh Rubber Estate and Merbau Rubber123 words
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Advertisement21 1932-01-20 9 FOR HIGH YIELDS AND LOW COSTS BUDGRAFT WITH PRANG BESAR SELECTED CLONES Full particulars from Manager: PRANG BESAR ESTATE, KAJANG, SELANGOR.21 words
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Article153 1932-01-20 10 glacMore. UIKI.I'HI HOTEL. Dinner Concert. ALHAMBRA. James Dunn in Sob Siatc and Goonte O'Brfcn in Riders of tht I'urple Sag-e. 6.15—9.15. Thone 6909. CAPITOL. Constance Bennett in Bouirh* Ml Mi I'hone 5261-2. COODWOOD PARK HOTEL. -Impromptu Dance 9.30 p.m. GREAT WORLD.— Wayangt, Cinemas, Zo. Joycars and Donkey Rides. Gate153 words
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Obituary23 1932-01-20 10 DAVH& At the Central Hospital. Singaroie. on Jan. 2;>, Captain (inilym Coleshill Paries), M.A.. M.C.. Principal, Raffles Insti- tution, Singapore.23 words
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1005 1932-01-20 10 There are two subjects on which it li i impossible to speak or write publicly without bringing; down a storm of reproach, whichever aspect of the question? one favours. The subjects are spiritualism and birth control. It is1,005 words
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Article173 1932-01-20 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. R. L. L. Braddell, of the legal firm of Messrs. Braddell Bros., is leaving far home next week. Mr. J. G. Evans, of the Posts and Telegraphs, Kuala Lumpur, and Mrs. Kvans, left Singapore today for home by the Meonia. Mr. Joe Fisher, managing director of Capitol173 words
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Article1783 1932-01-20 10 Problems Which Face The New Regime. (By Alexandre Lerroux. Foreign Minister of the Spanish Republic.) In view of the recent recrudescence of striken, rioting, arson atul disoider in Spain thin article, which tleulx most iinuldy with the problems which lie ahead, in of special I inteicxt.1,783 words
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Article729 1932-01-20 10 WE ROYALTY! 'V* The Sea Belle II attain We simplv cannot help ourselves if things will keep on happening. Yesterday a correspondent drew our attention to the method of trawl adopted l>y the Viceroy of India in onle: to save puhlic money. Today anotht-r correspondent sends729 words
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Article41 1932-01-20 10 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 th« Straits Tines are, to the best of our knowledge THOROUGHLY RELIABLE. j41 words
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Advertisement140 1932-01-20 10 THE GREAT ££*A\. yeast pood. -^'■--g'ywm 1 oz. Jars $0.3.1 (iuffiii^j f-^&t 1 .Jars $(Uio Yjtf/ J 1? IS oz. .L.us So. Ms /"^llsiW S IfARMITE is AN n!<V |3ii§|j^ V__ >} K.\TRA( T OF l'l-RE jfitp^L. J^W 1 Sh's' Makis di lid- f JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. flaseiyetitee' Is140 words
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Advertisement8 1932-01-20 10 BRAND'S ESSENCE OF CHICKEN IS HANDY ON SHIPS.8 words
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Article275 1932-01-20 11 Manchurian Republic To be Established. ON FEBRUARY 6. To Include Jehol And Mongolia. Shanghai. Jan. 20. The earlier reports that Mr. Henry Pu Vi (the former Manchu Emperor of China) has arrived at Mukden are now coriliiTiied. It is expected that the Nanking Government will shortly orderSin Kuo Min - 275 words
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Article255 1932-01-20 11 Chinese Launch Attack On Newchwang. Shanghai. Jan. SO. Five hundred Chinese volunteers have! launched an attack on NewchwaD* and are' heing assisted by other Chinese volunteers within the city. Japanese troops stationed at Yingkow have been hurried to Newchwang to assist the Japanese garrison in that city. FightingSin Kuo Min - 255 words
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Article120 1932-01-20 11 Heavy Shipments From New York. New York. Jan. 19. It is report* on Wall Street that i nafli imißtl have been completed to ship $25,000,000 worth of gold to Paris from I New York this week -being part of I France's withdrawals of balances from' tin UnitedReuter - 120 words
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Article78 1932-01-20 11 To Head U.S. Industrial Credits Corporation. Washington. .lan. 1!». Altar the announcement of his appointment ;is head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation recently formed by the I'liitecl States Government for the extension of industrial credits. General Dhm slated thjt his resigrnatkm of the Am 1 assad >r. hipReuter - 78 words
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231 1932-01-20 11 America Declines To Interfere. Washington, Jan. '20. The United States Government h«s' in* formed M. Pierre Laval (the Fi.nch Prim* Minister) that Europe must settle her debts problem without interference by the United States. Extension of Moratorium. Paris, Jan. 19. It is officially confirmed thatReuter - 231 words
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Article148 1932-01-20 11 Germany Opposed To Postponement. Berlin, Jan. 11*. That the Paris suggestion for a long postponement of the Lausanne Conference is absolutely inacceptable to Germany is the view expressed in Government circles, where the opinion is held that a long delay may have calamitous consequences not only to Germany butReuter - 148 words
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Article301 1932-01-20 11 Sir John Simon to Leave On Saturday. Rugby. Jan. 19. The British arrangements are still pro- creding for participation in the projected j International Conference on Reparations fit Lausanop. The provisional date fixed i tor the Conference is Jan. 25 but the French Government have not yet finallyBritish Wireless - 301 words
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Article45 1932-01-20 11 Oxford Scholarship For Students. London, Jan. 111. The establishment of a Prince of Wales scholarship for Argentinian students at Oxford was announced by the Prince cf Wales in a speech at the Argentine Cb/am-r-er of Commerce dinner in [<ondon this evening.-- Keutfer.45 words
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Article130 1932-01-20 11 Ten People Killed. PACKED BUS SMASHED TO PIECES, (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Jan. 18. Ten people were killed and ten seriously injured here yesterday when a motorbus was smashed to pieces by a train at a railway crossing. It is feared that several of the130 words
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Article212 1932-01-20 11 "Most Unfavoured Nation" Treatment. Rugby, Jan. 19. The future of trade between Britain j and South Africa was discussed by Sirj Frederick Lewis, presiding yesterday at j the meeting of the Houlder Line, Ltd., who suggested that a reciprocal trade agreement with Aigentina and other countries similarlyBritish Wireless - 212 words
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Article125 1932-01-20 11 Java Union Threatened By Defections. The Hague. Jan. 1!'. The question of co-operation between sugar-producing countries in order to restrict production more severely will be le-opened. according to Mr. Hartman. head of the Java delegation on the International Sugar Council, who fears a further fall in prices. HeReuter - 125 words
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Article438 1932-01-20 11 TO BUY RUBBER AND SELL SHOES." Mr. Bata in Singapore. NO DECISION YET TO BUILD FACTORY. "At every place in the East I have been I have seen thousands of people walking about without shoes. I have bee.i told the reason is that they cannot afford 10 buy them. lam438 words
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Article114 1932-01-20 11 Dividend of 2V 2 Per Cent. For Sedenak. (Frcm Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 19. Sendayan (F.M.S.t Rubber Co.. Ltd.. announce nrofit for the year ending Sept. !>0 of Li". The directors propose to car-iy forward the balance of fc10,042 and to transfer UO.OOO from general reserve to114 words
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Article, Illustration41 1932-01-20 11 Mr. Thomas Bata. in whom the local business community has evinced much interent since the Straits Times revealed the probability of his building a factory here, arrived in Sintaporr yesterday. The full utory in in col. I.41 words
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Article157 1932-01-20 11 No More Legislative Council Members. The Straits Times understands that the Straits Settlements Government has refused the petition of the Straits Chinese. British Association of Malaya for fuller representation (by the addition of three more representatives to be elected by the various branchea) of the Chinese community157 words
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Article145 1932-01-20 11 On Largest Flying-Boat In The World. Rugby, Jan. 19. On the grounds of economy work on the construction of the largest passenger carrying flying-boat in the world, which was being built r.t the Supermarine Aviation Works at Woolston. Southampton, has been stopped. It was learned at Southampton lastBritish Wireless - 145 words
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Article123 1932-01-20 11 May Stand for Federal Parliament. (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Jan. 19. Air Commodore Kingsford Smith, after returning to Kupang yesterday on account of fog and bad weather, arrived at Port Darwin this afternoon with the mail from Engl-ind in his machine the Southern Star. Friends in Sydney have123 words
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Article132 1932-01-20 11 Viceroy to Preside Over New Delhi Meeting. Rugby, Jun. l'J. The Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon. has issued invitilions to the members of Ihe Round-Table Consultative Committee to meet on Jan. US at New Delhi. This Workin-; Commiitee. o-er which the Viceroy will himself preside as deputy .orBritish Wireless - 132 words
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Article97 1932-01-20 11 Still Raging Fiercely In Spain. Madrid. Jan. It, The general strike fever is still raging I in Spain. Workers in Galiria have de(lr.ied a strike nil over the province beginning on Jan. 2') and the leading Catholic newspaper in Madrid, El Debate, has b?en suspended for an indefini'cReuter - 97 words
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Article539 1932-01-20 11 Dutch Criticism of Malayan Newspaper. RESTRICTION. Opposition of Powerful Groups. (From Our Own Correspondent) Hatavia, Jan. IS. Tho Bataviaasch NieuwsMad, jftcr a iengthy silence on the subject of iwhhn restriction, has .suddenly entered the field with an attack on the Press of Malaya in genera! and539 words
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Article174 1932-01-20 11 How Income-Tax Payers Responded. Rugby, Jan. 19. The remarkable response which incometax payers made to Un uqilOOt To:- prompt payment of the large instalmunt which became duo on Jan. I i« shown by the Treasury figures based tonight to hare been more than maintained in the second weekBritish Wireless - 174 words
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Article54 1932-01-20 11 Visit of Rumanian Finance Minister to Britain. Rugby, Jan. 19. M. Aicgetoianu. the Rumanian Finance Minister, was today the guest of honour at a luncheon given by the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simrn. lie wa.. also received by the Prim? Minister. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald. at 10British Wireless - 54 words
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Article316 1932-01-20 12 S.A.F.A. Action. "BOLT FROM THE BLUE," SAYS D.E.I. OFFICIAL. (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Jan. 18. The proposal adopted at the recent meeting o! the Singapore Amateur Football ation to take the strongest possible in connection with the alleged Bhortcomiaga of Java and Sumatra, during the316 words
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Article229 1932-01-20 12 Appointed Commander Of The Nieuw Holland. it ii announced that Captain H. Sluitei hr>.~ been appointed commander of the s.s. Nicuw Holland in succession to Captain (I. Klftentieker, who has taken over the I command of the s.s. Nieuw Zeeland. Captain Sloiter has been in the service229 words
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Article216 1932-01-20 12 Using as Genuine a False Document. Sentence of twelve months' rigorous imprisonment was passed on Jadu Nath Huki rj« a Calcutta Indian, when he was ft inn! guilty on charges of using as genuine v false document, in the Assize t mrl ycsUr.lay presided over by Mr.216 words
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Article63 1932-01-20 12 Germany's Reply to Fall In Currency. Ber'in, Jan. 10. emergency decree is being enforce.! ■h Catherine* an additional imduty "ii mode htm countries where currency hu t alien bale* the roI.I •■f the conditions of Gorman re saoa action." The new duty ia alto applicable to nodi mtlleiReuter - 63 words
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Article30 1932-01-20 12 Chan" Khiam Hoe, accused of criminal breach of trust of a title deed, was discharged this morning by Mr. G. C. Dodd, the Singapore Criminal District Judge-30 words
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Article460 1932-01-20 12 Principal of Raffles Institution. The death of Mr. Gwilym Coleshill Davies, the principal of Raffles Institution, occurred at the General Hospital this mornir.jr. Mr. Davies who was not quite H9 years of age, was taken ill on Jan. 9, nrinri-g from kidney trouble and460 words
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Article277 1932-01-20 12 Plans to Help Atlantic Line Rejected. Paris, Jan. 20. The Finance Commission of the Senate has rejected the Government's plan for the assistance of the Compagnie General Transatlantique. The Commission has decided that, apart from purely temporary financial arrangements, the only measure it could support would be the277 words
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Article142 1932-01-20 12 Subject of Dispute In Supreme Court. Mr. .Justice Sproule in the Supreme Court yesterday dismissed a claim with costs h'v the Malayan Tile Co., Ltd., of First Cross Street, Malacca, against a contractor named Tan Soon Inn for $1,800, beins. it was alleged, the estimated profit on the142 words
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Article27 1932-01-20 12 Mi. Boey Peng Lum, B.A. (Hong Kong). M.R.A.S.. an old student of the Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Economic Society (Ixmdon).27 words
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Article266 1932-01-20 12 REDS NOT WANTED IN HOLLAND. Chinese Communists In Singapore. Banished from Holland to their native China for their Communist activities in that country, two Chinese made two attempts to get away on their way out to the East but on both occasions they were re-arrested and yesterday afternoon they found266 words
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Article93 1932-01-20 12 Alleged Cheating At Tanjong Malim. Arrested by the Singapore police on a warrant issued at Tanjong Malim. a European named C. S. Devereaux, has just been sent back to face charges of cheating in that town. Mr. Devereaux. who is said to have been assistant manager of Pep,93 words
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Article67 1932-01-20 12 Two Cases in One Day Near Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 19. Two cases of death from hanging have been reported to the Kuala Lumpur police. An 82-year-old Chinese was found by his family hanging in his house. In the second case, a67 words
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Article21 1932-01-20 12 The Farrer Reservoir, at Pontian Kechil. Johore, in connection with the Singapore water supply, is to be opened on Feb. 14.21 words
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Article292 1932-01-20 12 R.A.F. Officer's Visit Of Inspection. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 18. Mr. E. C. O. Woods, principal works and buildings officer, R.A.F., Far East, is in Penang on a visit of inspection to thp site of the new aerodrome. The land acquired by the Government292 words
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Article169 1932-01-20 12 Col. Stimson to Head U.S. Delegation. Washington, Jan. 19. The United States Secretary of State (Col. Henry L. Stimson) has been appointed head of the United States delegation to the Disarmament Conference. M. Laval Not to Attend. Paris, Jan. 19. That the French Prime Minister (M. Pierre Laval) willBritish Wireless - 169 words
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Article183 1932-01-20 12 Robot Bookmaker Hit By Bad Weather. The final returns of the Racecourse Betting Control Board for 1931 will show that the totalizator takings amounted to approximately £3,900,000, says the Daily Express. This sum is arrived at after a careful survey of all the figures made public on183 words
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Article281 1932-01-20 12 Details of Improvement In Oct.-Dec. Quarter. Rugby, Jan. 19. The state of employment in 1931 is officially reviewed in a Ministry of Labour gazette published yesterday. There was no marked improvement in employment until the last quarter of the year but there was not, as in the preceding year,British Wireless - 281 words
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Article179 1932-01-20 12 Musical Society's Help For The Unemployed. The Singapore Musical Society's first symphony concert will be given at the Memorial Hall on Friday at 9.30 p.m. There will be a further performance on Monday at 5.30. It has been decided to give 20 per cent, cf the proceeds of179 words
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Article62 1932-01-20 12 Grievous Hurt Under Provocation. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Jan. 20. Siew Tens, charged at the Assizes here yesterday with the murder of a subkcfala at Bahau, was found guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt under provocation and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. The MHinn were Mr.62 words
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Article48 1932-01-20 12 Fifty-Two Tons of Letters Last Year. Rufr'jy, Jan. 19. A striking: increase in air mail traffic during last year is recorded by the Post-master-General. About 2,250,000 letters, weighing over 52 tons, were sent by air, an increase of about 10,000 weekly over 1930.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 48 words
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Article410 1932-01-20 12 Marshal Chiang to Go To Nanking. Shanghai, Jan. 20. The momentous conferences between Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and his supporters on the one hand, an.l the representatives of the new Nanking Government on the other, continued throughout the day at Hangehow, Chekiang Province, yesterday. Among those who participatedSin Kuo Min - 410 words
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Article387 1932-01-20 12 Dr. C. C. Wu Asked to Take Lead in South. Hong Kong, Jan. 2". General Chan Chai-tor.g (the Military Governor of Canton), General Pak funprhui (the Kwangsi leader) and others dined with Mr. Yu Yu-jen (the President of the Control Yuan) in Canton on Monday evening. Earlier inSin Kuo Min - 387 words
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Article64 1932-01-20 12 Lancashire Receives A Novel Barter Offer. London, .lan. The exchange, by bnrter, of cotton for piirs is the novel method ol toad* sugge-t-ed to a prominent UlKdhin linn of cot-ton-spinners by the Hungarian Wi-avers Association whk-h, o\vln:r to the Hungarian Government's restrictions on the purchase of sterling:,Reuter - 64 words
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Advertisement7 1932-01-20 12 PERFECTION SOLE AGENTS:— THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.7 words
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Article314 1932-01-20 13 Postal Dept. Beaten. FINE DISPLAY BY STRAITS TRADERS. Straits Trading Co. 4; Postal Dept. 1 At thp Anson Road Stadium yesterday afternoon the Straits Trading Company gave a line display against the Postal Department in the lust round of the Commercial Cup competition and won fairly easily314 words
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Article99 1932-01-20 13 Combined College XI To Meet S.C.C. The following will represent the Combined Colleges at hockey against S.C.C. Ist XI on Raffles College ground on Friday Chan Kirn Chong (Med. Col.)' G. V. H. van Geyzel (Med. Col.) and Victor Xavier (Med. Col.) Tagar Singh (R. Col.), S. W. Jayesuria99 words
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Article28 1932-01-20 13 to the heavy showers yesterday, \'r. >.< C, Pailnnn 1 was unplayable, and the Rugby match between the S.C.C. and the l'nlice had to be cancelled.28 words
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Article224 1932-01-20 13 Transfers of Horses And Ponies. The following list of new classifications and transfers of horses and ponies has be## issued by the Straits Racing Association, following the Penang meeting HORSES. Transfers. Brass Knob from class 2 to claf:- 1, Cheering from 2 to 1, Currency Boy from224 words
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Article265 1932-01-20 13 Singapore Championship Tournament Results. Results of the inter-Club ping pong j m.impionship tournament are as follows Saturday Chinese Companion Athletic i Vssi'ciation beat Perhinrponan Stia Club by s—o;5 0; Chinese Students Literary Association beat Chin Woo 2nd. team by 4—l; StraHs Chinese Recreation Club 1 beat Singapore Amateur265 words
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Article72 1932-01-20 13 Opening Match of Seremban Season. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 18. The cricket season opened here yesterday when on the Rahang bulli soil pitch A. K. Retnam's XI beat J. P. Nonis's XI by an innings and 107 runs. Batting first, Nonis's XI knocked ud 49 runs. Retnam's72 words
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Article133 1932-01-20 13 V, K. Merritt Excluded From All Future N.Z. Matches. A good deal of surprise has been caused in New Zealand cricket circles by the decision of the New Zealand Council to exclude W. E. Merritt, the young googly bowler, from all future New Zealand teams. Merritt is thus133 words
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Article1875 1932-01-20 13 Meetings Ruined by Snow. CHEAPER RACING WHILE THE SLUMP LASTS (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Jan. 5. Thanks to frost, fog and snow, three of the most important days' racing of the National Hunt season have had to be abandoned this week.1,875 words
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Article282 1932-01-20 13 Increase in Wimbledon Championship Profits. A proposal to alter the deformation of the lawn tennis ball, recommended by th United States Association at the last International Federation meeting, was to have been discussed at the annual general meeting of the L.T.A., in London, on Dec. 14 last.282 words
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Article171 1932-01-20 13 Wednesday, January 20. Women's Hockey: Mr. Joy's 2nd XI vs. Y.W.C.A.. A.P.C. ground Paya Lebar. Football: Commercial Cup Competition: First Round: Singapore Harbour Board J.S.r. vs. Govt. Monopolies, Anson Road Stadium. I Hockey: S.C.C. vs. S.V.C., S.R.C. ground: I.A. vs. 7th A.A. Battery, I.A. ground. Thursday, January 21.171 words
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Article19 1932-01-20 13 [The co-operation of club secretaries is 'equested in keeping this diary of sporting vents accurate and up to daU.J19 words
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Article440 1932-01-20 13 Expectations of A Close Contest. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. B, Cambridge began thei.° Boat Race practicr in real earnest today, the selected oarsmen having been warned to be in residence last night, after a few days at Henley last week, when some tub440 words
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Article95 1932-01-20 13 Morton P. Crowe Memorial Shield for P. Williams. Percy Williams, who won both the 100 and 200 nietres events at the 1928 Olympic Games in 10 4-ssec. and 21 4-ssec. respectively, has been awarded the Morton P. Crowe Memorial Shield, says a Winnipeg message. I This was95 words
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Advertisement72 1932-01-20 13 mmmmmaKmr*iamK^^mßmKMmi^amKM^^mmmammaiaMam^*r' t f ,DEUTZ" DIESEL-ENGINES f Stationary •"<* Marine pu™ w niCCCI MOTOR LOCOMOTIVES. RIP^FI WGHTWfi fcKTS. UltOtU CARGO WINCHES. Ultwl-U MMsW 3KTS 6el« Agent! N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING CO. SINGAPOBK. 104 S, Kohinson Boad PENA.VG, X, Wrl« Qaay. stXiTsnC^* i^n^snWsfsrsnßsnWi^sn^n^Bn^J^^nl'/snnVJtr^FsrfrfnA'^BßP y^^lT J^ ■IMMMBBMBBBMMBMnWM«ESES^g WITH VIM IU YOU FRUIT72 words
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Advertisement132 1932-01-20 13 Everything big about the Improved 1932 8 h.p. Singer "Junior" but the price and petrol consumption 1932 Bh.p. Singer "JUNIOR" The 1932 SINGER "Junior," its normal horse-power on the offered in a wide range of attrac- test bench. Its sturdy fulltive models, approximates to the framwl chasis is built on132 words
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Article, Illustration935 1932-01-20 14 The JSetc Empire Station Advertising Via The Radio The Future of Television Unique Scientific Development. (By Our Wireless Correspondent) rIE Postmaster-General states that, of the 4.101.000 wireless receiving licences in force on Oct. M last, 3,682,000 liau been taken out by Knglish listeners. There were 244,000 licences current935 words
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Article318 1932-01-20 14 Police court proceedings were at Manchester on Jan. 1 electro-magnetically recr rded for the -first tim« in history. The experiment was carried out before the city stipendiary magistrate Mr. J. W. Orr), who was accompanied on the bench by r.me magistrates. At the conclusion of the cas?318 words
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Article234 1932-01-20 14 UNDER the title of "Scientiarum Nuntius Radiophonicus." the Vatican transmitt«r at Rome daily -broadcasts a news bulletin. From 10 to 10.30 a.m., G.M.T. transmissions are carried out on 19.84 metres, and from 11 a.m. on 50.26 metres. Between 10.30 and II a.m., the transmitter is only used for234 words
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Article662 1932-01-20 14 LATEST ADDITION TO THE GIANTS OF EUROPE. TtfJE latest addition to the giant broadcasting stations of Europe was officially opened at the end of last year. Situated in the geographical centre of Europe some 35 kilometres east of Prague, in the vicinity of the small town of662 words
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Article597 1932-01-20 14 Singapore, Jan. 20. Routine Orders by Lieut.-Col. M. J. T.< Reilly, M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Hospital Concessions. It is notified for the information of all concerned that Volunteers who are desirous of availing themselves of the privilege of hospital concessions, must inform the Hospital authorities, on admission, that they597 words
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Advertisement160 1932-01-20 14 |jji? MALAYA'S Mil NEWEST AwjMK^ MOST DELICIOUS pm fruTtpop ill iffllllM MADE FROM THE FINEST IMPORTED _^wg^p^A PRODUCT OF pi^^^ES'n HUtNIA H|^^ AERATED WATER WORKS \StpllP SINGAPORE. igerttfiotc FOR ALL! £3 a wcel^ certain/ WHAT married man would not feel easier in mind if he knew that he would leave160 words
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Article639 1932-01-20 15 A Year of Exceptional Promise. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 5. This should prove a year of unprecedented success for the sportswomen of Britain. Already, they are riding on the crest of the wave of success —1931 has seen to that. Now let us see639 words
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Article754 1932-01-20 15 Tour of American And French Stars? Calcutta, Jan. 7. R. Miki, J. Fujikura, H. Satoh and M. Kawachi, the Japanese team who carried all before them in the Calcutta Championships, and then defeated India after giving them a start in the international match, aiß leaving for754 words
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Article74 1932-01-20 15 Requests British Team to Be Sent on Tour. It was announced at a meeting of the R. U. Committee held in mail week that New Zealand have accepted the invitation to play the four home Unions during their 1936-37 tour of Great Britain. A British team is74 words
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Article73 1932-01-20 15 Never has Britain collected so man world speed records as in the laat 12 months, and not one of importance is left to the foreigner. In the air, on water, on land both with car and motor-cycle and on the railway track Britain has shown the world that73 words
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Article451 1932-01-20 15 Leap for Life From A Window. Thanks to the heroic efforts of officers and men, the King's and regimental colours of the Ist Battalion Sherwood Foresters, the Army football cup won last season, and much valuable and historical silver plate were saved when fire broke451 words
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Advertisement17 1932-01-20 15 1 Coal Tar FOR ALL PURPOSES AT Specially Reduced Prices. LEE KIM SOO 89. Hifh Street, Sinjap«re.17 words
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Article3036 1932-01-20 16 SHIPPING CONFERENCES FREIGHTS. Sir Marcus Fernando's Views. "A MONOPOLY." DEFERRED REBATE SHOULD BE ILLEGAL." The following article by Sir Marcual Fernando on the Ceylon Homeward Shipping Conference and the Deferred Rebate, which was contributed to the Times of Ceylon, is of special interest in view of the demand for an3,036 words
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Article538 1932-01-20 16 President Hindenburg's New Year Address. Berlin, Jan. 2. President von Hindenburg's New Year address, broadcast over all German stations and relayed by special arrangement to a number of stations outside Germany, has, on the whole, evoked a favourable echo both at home and abroad. The German papers538 words
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Advertisement167 1932-01-20 16 WHY SUFFER FROM YOUR UVER? Wtiy be handicapp'sxj *Hh un»lf htly blotches on the face, eye* with yellow tinge and that tired and lanruid feeling? This indicates a torpid liver. Headache, Dizziness and BiliousneM •urely follow. You must itimulaXe your lazy liver, start the bile flowing with Carter's Little Liver167 words
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Advertisement360 1932-01-20 16 J^ O LIGHTS FROM ONE LAMP. 1 isk AT THE PULL OF A d SWITCH— EITHER ffla Ik THE FULL j Ek BRILLIANCE OF li I AN ORDINARY j f W LAMP OR THE j (p SOFT GLOW OF A |<7 NIGHT LAMP. By Installing A PHILIPS DUOI SAVE-LITE LAMP360 words
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Article157 1932-01-20 17 Growing Problem Of Higher Ranks. London, Jan. 1. f l rcpertad ;'nat ttefa are to bo n in the Mfhet British Army, which hrn; n nave and jriowinn: problem. OBC in iivo of the ffV I r tl'.c li-.-al of the Colonel.' noted. Now i: V rumoured thai157 words
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Letter105 1932-01-20 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It is the desire of the majority of planters in this country to do ail in their power to help to meet our adverse trade balance at home. These planters in the aggregate purchase considerable quantities of estate supplies, but105 words
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Letter197 1932-01-20 17 To the Editor of the Straits Thnes. Sir, While in Europe I saw rubber mattresses exhibited in the "British F'avi'ion at the Antwerp Exhibition, ly3o. Upholstered furniture, which had ail the comfort of furniture upholstered with down, was also shown. (an you, or any cf your readers tell197 words
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Letter536 1932-01-20 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have just seen the letter addressed to you with regard to poor prisoners by Mr. Choor. Hong, and everyone would cor.imend his views as to the sanctity of human life and the duty of every citizen to see that536 words
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Article364 1932-01-20 17 Committees Appointed For The Present Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Jan. 18. At the last meeting of the Klang Sanitary Board, with Mr. L. A. Allen in the chair, the following standing committees were appointed for the year 1932 to inquire! into and report on matters364 words
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Article123 1932-01-20 17 His Guests Snow-bound In Palace. Bucharest, Jan. 3. After a spell of springlike weather] Rumania was swept by fierce blizzards today while the temperature everywhere dropped far b^low the freezing point. For the first time in many years the streets of the Rumanian capital are snow-Vound while123 words
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Article590 1932-01-20 18 Rifle Brigade the Best Army Shots. i- The 2nd Rifle Brigade have again made Rood their claim to be regarded as the lx>st shooting battalion in the Army, says 'hr military correspondent of the Morning Post. The standard for this honour is the "ggregate score made590 words
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Article134 1932-01-20 18 Sudden Death of Sir Howard Frank. London, Jaa. 11. The death has occurred suddenly of Sir Howard Frank, the great auctioneer, who sold, during the War, surplus stores .-nd made deals worth over six hundred and thirty niillio:i sterling. Sir Howard Frank, head of the firms of134 words
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Article127 1932-01-20 18 'Technical Difficulties Almost Overcome." London, Jan. 8. Technical difficulties! have occurred and caused delay, but they are now almost entirely overcome." This assurance was given by an Imperial Airways, Ltd., official, when interrogated by the Daily Mail on the subject of the working of the Indian air127 words
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Article760 1932-01-20 18 Surprise Patrols. GREATER PROTECTION OF LONDONERS. Big and important changes in London's police organisation came into force on Jan. 4, says the Evening News. They are part of Lord Trenchard's new scheme for the groater protection of Londoners, and have been Scotland yard'sv ard's760 words
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Article180 1932-01-20 18 Labourer Finds Valuable Gold Ornaments. London, Jan. 2. The dream of digging up a fortune in one's garden has been experienced by a labourer at St. Ives in Cornwall. He was turning earth in his garden when he unearthed a Quantity of prehistoric ornaments. He thought at180 words
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Article201 1932-01-20 18 All Knowledge of Charge Denied. Arrested while on his honeymoon, Basil Ranger Lawrence (39), a district officer at Nigeria, now on leave, was remanded at Bow Street on Jan. 1, on a provisional warrant under the Fugitive Offenders' Act, accusing him of stealing public funds in201 words
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Article214 1932-01-20 18 Novel Plan in Moscow Building Project. Moscow, Jan. 4. Several important building projects will be taken in hand in the Russian capital with the advent of spring according to an announcement published today in the organ of the Moscow Soviet. These projects include the construction of the first214 words
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Article162 1932-01-20 18 Returns to Italy Which he Said He Would Never Re-Enter. Paris, Jan. 2. Signor G. Toscanini. the famous Italian conductor, arrived here from New York via Cherbourg tonight and, without stopping over in the French capital, boarded the Riviera Express for Italy which he had \owed never to re-enter.162 words
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Article95 1932-01-20 18 Train Runs Into Snowdrift in Austria. Vienna, Jan. 5. Snow and cold have already taken their toll of human lives in Austria. A passenger train near Baka, today, ran into a snowdrift, derailed, and sent several carriage? toppling over the embankment in a heap of wreckage. So far95 words
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Article111 1932-01-20 18 New Peer Uncertain if He Will Adopt Arms. London, Jan. 2. Lord Snowden, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, is undecided as to whether he will adopt armorial bearings and thus be I subject to a tax from which the ordinary citizen is free. If he adopts such bearings111 words
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1301 1932-01-20 19 BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE "IMPERIAL" TERMINUS. Ily Harry Harper, author of "The Romance of a Modern Airway." How many of those who send 40,000 letters a MSjbK by air to India, or who ceasjsja urgent mails and goods by airway to the heait of1,301 words
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Article130 1932-01-20 19 Dead Girl's Spirit Enters Young Man's Body. Here is a strange story from Canton: A young man named Ma Chang became intoxicated with wine, for three days and nights. On the fourth day he was found by his parents and his wife to talk strangely and utter130 words
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Article64 1932-01-20 19 Extremely Gratifying Receipts In 1931. Shanghai, Jan. 6. It is learned on very good authority that the Chinese Customs revenue for the year 1931 amounts to approximately haikuan Tls. 248,000,000. This is an extremely gratifying renult as the estimate for the year was Hk TU 240,000,000. Full figures64 words
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Article62 1932-01-20 19 All Classes Must Help The Movement. Canton, Jan. 4. The Kongmoon Boycott Committee is taxing sampans and small craft to raise funds for keeping their society going. Similarly the Committee at Nanyansr (Nam Hung in northern Kwangtung) ii causing the fallen women of that town to render tribute.62 words
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Article445 1932-01-20 19 Protest by English Church Union. London, Jan. 1. The stiff ecclesiastical breeze over Resolution 42 of the Lambeth Conference broke with some force when the report of the Theological and Liturgical Committee of the English Church Union wf» issued, says the ecclesiastical correspondent of the Daily Telegraph-445 words
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Article167 1932-01-20 19 Girl's Motor-boat Trip Across Continent. Stockholm, Jan. 4. An act of daring which might readily be compared to Allan Gerbault's historic venture of lone courage, was related today. This time, however, there was a heroine instead of a hero. Anna Cedarblom, a young- Swedish pirl of twenty years,167 words
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Article121 1932-01-20 19 Ordeal of Canadian Mounted Policeman. Aklaviks, Jan. 5. A howling blizzard, a dog-sledge, n severe gunshot wound in the chest, and 80 miles to go was the terrible ordeal of a Canadian mounted policeman today. On patrol duty across the blinding snowdrifts, he espied a trapper defying121 words
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Article77 1932-01-20 19 Duties Now Required At Heungchow. Canton, Jan. 4. Following the announcement that Tcngrkawan is again to be a free port, comes the notification thut Heungchow is to lose the privilege it received a long time ago of being a port where duty would not be collected on77 words
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Miscellaneous251 1932-01-20 19 Today 's Crossword Puzzle j 1 p2 13 Ki'-jrM. [5 I [S p Fv/TiK 1§ I fio IIILI^I"!" m m< m H__ m 55^ p55-5T 2Cf Tt-s*-fef W— wzi* W— .\v 77y #Sy Wfr«ZT%? *JST ;gp p?|| tr p***" —i) n pp3s m W (CLUES.) ACROSS. fcf*f" I. l(c,;in<l H.251 words
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Article, Illustration50 1932-01-20 20 ROUND THE WORLD BY AIR -Mr. Kichnrd Halliburton, the American writer and airman, and his pilot Mr. Moye W. Stephens, have arrived in Singapore in their aeroplane. The Klyin k Carpet. The photograph shows them flying over the Taj Mahal in India.50 words
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Article, Illustration37 1932-01-20 20 THE DISARMAMENT SERVICE The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald), Mr. Stanley Baldwin and Sir John Simon arriving at St. Paul's Cathedral on Dec. 15 to attend the national service for the World Disarmament Conference. (Planet News.)37 words
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Article, Illustration38 1932-01-20 20 PRINCB GEORGE AT A WELSH COALFIELD Prince George in the pit cage of the Oakdale Colliery, lilarkMood. on Dec. 18, about to descend the mine. The Prince made a three-day tour of the South Wales coalfields. (Planet News.)38 words
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Article, Illustration28 1932-01-20 20 NEW SPAN SH PRESIDENT INSTALLED Don Nicelo Alcala Zamora-4»inintt the (hamlur of Depute- in Madrid on Dec. 14, after being in»la!Ud «s President with (freat ceremony, (..'lunct mwaj28 words
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Article, Illustration48 1932-01-20 20 •KIM EOF WALKS HUNTING AGAIN :-The Prince of Wales spent a week-end at Melton Mowbr.y at the lM- K inninK of this month, staying at the new hunting quarters of the Duke of Gloucester. The photograph show. hounds breaking cover at the start of the run. (Planet News.)48 words
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Article, Illustration42 1932-01-20 20 CURLS IN FASHION FOR THE 19 32 COIFFURE Curls which reach right across the head and finish on II forehead were demonstrated at a contest at St. James Club, Greek Street, in which all the prominent Londoi hairdressers took put (Planet News.)42 words
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