The Straits Times, 1 May 1930
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Title Section39 1930-05-01 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTUHT.) THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 2(1 PAGES SINGAPORE, THI RSDAY, MAY 1. 1930 PRICK Id CENT The Straits Times 2!l PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1930 PRICE 10 CENTS39 words
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Advertisement129 1930-05-01 1 BINGAPORE TS, CECIL ST. ('PHONE 6151). Ny Carlsberg Beer f In bottlri and oa S draught. Sole Importers I EAST ASIATIC I CO., LTD. (Inc. in Denmark) SINGAPORE. n *^L trrowing ;m Children THRIVF. ON The Original and Genuine Rich Swiss Milk. Nothing can equal Hear Krand, (he pure natural129 words
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Advertisement124 1930-05-01 1 KUALA LUMPUR*. 27, JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3663^1 4 P^MiMl HANDBAGS OF DISTINCTION KfcNt We have received a wonderful ran.uv TO£«m|^/ < LAIMKS' lI\MH;\<.S in 1r,11,,.. w^^^^l w moire, bnicade, etc. Also the new si r^^^^w.^SX v..gue from Paris, haj^ and scar!' to i^jJr^^>o\ match. The c are in many very124 words
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Advertisement14 1930-05-01 1 I Prime Portland "0 X CEMENT EAffT ASIATIC CO.. LTD. (Inf. in Dmmiarli BCfGAPORR,14 words
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Advertisement529 1930-05-01 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR UNES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CABGO PENINSULAB AND ORIENTAL SJ*. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. .7 \i»(ii:K r.,:WU May 2 KHiVA 9.000 May529 words
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Advertisement647 1930-05-01 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnage Dae sail KASHIMA MARU 10,000 May 8 t HAKONE MARU 10,500 May 21 22 SUWA MARU 10,700 June 6 6 §FUSHIMI MARU 10,900 June 19 20 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 July 2 3 TERUKUNI MARU 12,000647 words
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Advertisement469 1930-05-01 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE (Incorporated in England) FOB BBISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AMD THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7845 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAB (4512 tons. The »-a. MARKT.LA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins469 words
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Advertisement674 1930-05-01 2 X P M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIAI (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVEBNMENT. Telephone No. 5451, with sab e— otH—e to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore tad! Straits S. It lenient h of the Travellers Offlclal Information Bureau. Booking674 words
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Advertisement572 1930-05-01 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, BOTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMENGENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON, NEW YOBK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, BOTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. (Route572 words
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Advertisement562 1930-05-01 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO LTD. .(Incorporated in dlam) BANGKOK COASTING SEBVICE For Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Slngora, Lacoa, Slehon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuaa, Chumpon and Arrival Departure MALINI Msy 5 May 7 SUDDHADIB May 12 May 14 VALAYA May 5 May 21 The steamers are fitted throughout with562 words
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Advertisement486 1930-05-01 3 DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschapplj Nederland and N.V. Rotferdnmsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO (Senna Amstrnlsm Southampton Marseilles Rotterdam Tonnais s.s. Kon. D. Nederlanden R.I!OR S.H.N. May 2 •n.T. Indrapoera 12.D00 R.L. May 9 S.s. J. V. Coon 11.140 S.M.N. May 16 ft*. Insolinda 10.r.i.0 R.L. May 23486 words
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Advertisement1449 1930-05-01 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO LTD. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hung Kong, Shanghai and Jspas Dos S'pors s.s. CITY OF CORINTH M.y 1 s.s. CITY Of MADRAS Mh.v 19 s.s. CITY OF DfeLHl July1,449 words
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Advertisement345 1930-05-01 3 BLUE STAR LINE REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE to LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and LIVERPOOL. T.s.s. TACOMA STAR Due Sails May 13 May 15 For particulars apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD., Agents, Singapore and Penang. JAVA-NEW YORK LINE JOINT SERVICE OF THE N. V. NEDERLAND STEAM NAVIGATION CO. N.V. ROTTERDAM LLOYD A>D N.345 words
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Advertisement293 1930-05-01 3 CONCRETE PIPES AND CHANNELS Wide Range of Sizes in Stock. ENQUIRIES SOLICITED. THE ELKAYES CONCRETM WORKS, Office 10, HIGH STREET. BOOKS HANDBOOK POI LITERARY AND DBBATING BOCIETILS, l-v 1., ri-i M Uib-on M..V Debatei on i tion of the in: wilh m men:s an betfc sid THE AKT OF THOI293 words
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Advertisement707 1930-05-01 4 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Street Ple»»e insert the following ■mall advertisement for days 1 i I—.1 There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents per line per insertion with A minimum of one dollar707 words
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Advertisement641 1930-05-01 4 MOTOR VEHICLES ITALASIA, LTD.. Fiat Concessionaires .nnounce reorganisation ol their second-hand ar department, unu therefore better values. >cry car receives proper overhaul and reronditionins before disp 'sal. Favourable rices always alloy.- .i (of the tradt-in igainst new Fiats f the rnii.ll European car •lass with capacity 1.000 ex. or under.641 words
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Advertisement743 1930-05-01 4 BOARD AND LODGING TO LET, very comfortable rooms fitted with electric light, water. Good terms. Please apply Suyehiro Hotel, No. 13, Trafalgar Street, opposite Fraser A Neave's Factory. DALYDENE, KILLINEY ROAD. Enjoy wholesome food in clean surroundings at a moderate rate. Few vacant rooms with own verandahs. Tennis and i;ar.i;jc.743 words
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Advertisement720 1930-05-01 4 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. TO LET, compound- house, 152, Cairn Hill Road. Three large bedrooms with lavatory basin and bath attached. Electric, garage, tennis court. Apply 75, Cairn Hill Road. TO BE LET, No. 2, Dalvey Boad, a modern European dwelling house with 'tennis, garage and servants' quarters. Occupation from June720 words
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Advertisement793 1930-05-01 4 IN THE MATTER OF ORDINANCE NO. ISS (COMPANIES) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY CO., LTD. At an Extraordinary General Meitinp of the 'Members of the above' Company, duly convened and held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Saturday,793 words
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Advertisement816 1930-05-01 4 P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE TENDERS will bo received at the office of the State Engineer, Selungor. up to 2 p.m. of May 6, 1930, for the Construction of 3: class 111 Quarters at West Folly Hi.l, Kualu Lumpur. Plans and specification* may be seen and all particulars obtain 'd at the816 words
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Advertisement872 1930-05-01 5 THE STRAITS TRADING CO., LTD. (Incorporuted in the Straits Settlements). NOTICE is hereby glvan that an Extraordinnry General Meeting of The Straits Trading Company, Limited, will be held at the Company's Registered Office, Ocean Huilding. Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Friday, May i!, 1930. at Noon, for the purpose of conaidarlng872 words
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Advertisement466 1930-05-01 5 NOTICE FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, SUNGEI SUKA ESTATE. IN THE HIGH COUBT OF JUSTICE IN ENGLAND. CBANCMY DIVISION. Salt No. 47M ef IMI. IN THE MATTER OF SELBOURNE RUBBER ESTATE LIMITED SELETAR PLANTATIONS, LTD., Plaintiff. SELBOURNE RUBBER ESTATES, LTD., Defendant. The undersigned has been instructed to receive on or466 words
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Advertisement723 1930-05-01 5 LIKE A NEEDLE DRIVEN DOWN HIS LEG. Former Sufferer's Vivid Description of Sciatica, and How He Was Cured of It by DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. A graphic description of the cause, progress and cure of sciatica is supplied by Mr. A. E. Fowler, Queenstown, South Africa. 1 Some years ago723 words
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Advertisement442 1930-05-01 5 In Terrible State From Head to Foot Cuticura Healed "I bad a very scaly breaking out on my knees. It spread very fcst to my forehead, ears, down rriy arms, sides and limbs. I was soon in a terrible state from bead to foot. The itching was terrible and I442 words
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Advertisement298 1930-05-01 5 H. S. L. TYPE CABLE HENLEY H. S. L. TYPE CABLE takes all the uncertainty out of 33,000 volt and higher voltage transmission, relieving the Engineer x>f anxiety. 1 Sole Agents in Malaya for W. T. HENLEY'S TELEGRAPH WORKS CO.. LIMITED. SINGAPORE, IPOH AND KUALA LUMPUR. 1' 'J r. KODAK298 words
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Article678 1930-05-01 6 Orgy of Arson and Crime. DRILLED ARMIES; NOT BANDITS. Kiukiar-r, Apr. 7. The seeds of Communism widely sown and implanted in Kiangsi by the Southern Nationalists, and their trusted advisers and friends, Borodin and Co. during their progress through the province in 1926-27 is678 words
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Article212 1930-05-01 6 Meeting of Mercantile Society. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 29. The acting Resident Councillor, Penan?, Mr. Huyil from Kuala Lumpur and several heads of firms attended the halfyearly meeting of the Penang Mercantile Employees' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, which was held today at the Town Hall.212 words
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Article337 1930-05-01 6 Heavy Addition to Work Of the L.C.C. The final meeting of the members of the Metropolitan Aslyums Board was held at the offices on the Thames Embankment on Mar. 29. The Board's first meeting wa? held in 1867 and the original staff consisted of one337 words
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Article103 1930-05-01 6 Invitation of Penang Club Declined. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 30. Sir William Pc-el, Governor-elect of Hong Kong, owing to lack of time, has icclincd an invitation to visit the Penang Club. Vi -tcrday the member: sent a wireless nv.:-agi ixUnding to His Excellency an nvitaticn103 words
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Article331 1930-05-01 6 THREE ARRESTS NEAR CALCUTTA. Salt "Factory" Raided By Police. Volunteers who were manufacturing salt at Kalikapur, 24-Perganas, flung themselves into the adjoining canal yesterday when Excise officials and police fcime to check their activities, says the Statesman of April 10. Three of the ringleaders were arrested. Kalikapur is a lonely331 words
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Article64 1930-05-01 6 Death of Bangkok Hotel Proprietor. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. 30. The death has occurred of Mr. M. Rosenberg, the proprietor of the Europe Hotel, Bangkok, who had been a resident here for over 30 years. Hs was seized with a heart attack yesterday afternoon, and64 words
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Article348 1930-05-01 6 Promotion for C.I.D. Man i Who Captured Browne. Detective-Inspector William Barker, who took a prominent part in capturing Browne, the most desperate murderer of recent years, has been promoted. Inspector Barker, who was attached to W Brixton Division, is to return to the headquarters of the C.I.D.348 words
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Article48 1930-05-01 6 The Hague, Apr. 10. An official communique from the Government of the Netherlands announces that the British Government has given permission for its landing grounds in India to be used for a regular AmsterdamBatavia air service, provided that the condition of those grounds makes it practicable.48 words
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Article244 1930-05-01 6 Modern Tendencies In Finance. Modern youth's lack of acquaintance with the golden sovereign is no disadvantage in the present conditions of the world. So Mr. C. H. Kisch, financial secretary of the India Office and author of a standard work on International banks, told the three hundred young244 words
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Article157 1930-05-01 6 Housebreaker's Naive Defence. Only a part of my body went in and rot the whole. I only put in my hand," protested a Chinese housebreaker who was charged before Mr. C. Wilson, the Criminal District Judge, on Tuesday with housebreaking between sunset and sunrise. Chief Court Inspector157 words
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Article525 1930-05-01 6 Marvels of Control. R.A.F. PILOTS WATCH WILD ROBOTS STEER. A fuller account of the amazing device which controls pilotless 'planes (mention of which has already appeared in ;he Straits Times) is contained in the Home papers recently to hand Rarely in the history of science has525 words
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Article223 1930-05-01 6 How H.M.S. Glatton Was Sunk. A statement of the circumstances in which H.M.S. Glatton was sunk in Dover Harbour on Sep. 16, 1918, has been issued by the Admiralty, as accounts lacking in accuracy have been published. "At 17 minutes past six on the afternoon of223 words
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Article124 1930-05-01 6 Programme of drills up to and for week ending May 4, 1930. Thursday, May 1, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, No. 3 Platoon "A" (M.G.) Co., 30 Yard* an»e. Friday, May 2, 5.16 p.m., Drill Hall, "X" (Chinese) Co., Weapon Training 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. 1). K.1,. Unit, 30124 words
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Advertisement93 1930-05-01 6 DQRSAY'S PERFUMES PARIS All the nicest flavours in Beautiful Crystal Bottles EAU DE COLOGNE D'ORSAY SOLD EVERYWHERE Ask for Official Price List at RENE ULLMANN *3SSr SINGAPORE. TRUTH IN ADVERTISING. And toe stand behind the statement. We buy the best in the best markets. Among other lines toe stock THE93 words
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Advertisement138 1930-05-01 6 THE WAY TO BETTER fjf^ PHOTOGRAPHY Gradation The Agfa Emulsion is go computed that it gives a high scale of gradation, that is, the effect of the light is very equal from the lower action in the shadows through a gradually intensified action, up to the summit, so that the138 words
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Advertisement13 1930-05-01 6 IF IT IS WORTH ADVERTISING YOU WILL FIND IT IN THE STRAITS TIMES.13 words
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Advertisement464 1930-05-01 7 DELIGHTFUL PICTURES TO ENTERTAIN ADHERENTS f» W SILENT DRAMA For Six Nights from Saturday, April 26, at the TIV O L I Phon In the Second Show, at 9.15 I'ictore, Tender, Revealing, Pathetic, yet Strong, Vigorous ft Inspiring, "Presenting NORMAN KERRY, PAULINE STARKE, MARION NIXON in a story of the464 words
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Advertisement338 1930-05-01 7 VICTORIA THEATRE THREE EXTRA PERFORMANCES. THURSDAY. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. MAY 1, 1, AT SJ« P.M. CARL LAWSON present, the BANDMAN COMEDY COMPANY WITH HILDA DORRINGTON. TO-NIGHT AT 9.10 P.M. By Special Request. THE DOVER ROAD By A. A. Milne. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 2 AND 3. The Great Potash and338 words
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Advertisement330 1930-05-01 7 NEW WORLD CABARET JALAN BESAR. Commencing Sunday, May 4 FOR ONE WEEK SIDNEY DAN AND MADAME EUGENIA Direct from MASKELYNES THEATRE, LONDON. WORLD S GREATEST ILLUSIONISTS MAGICIANS ENTERTAINERS BOXING To-night at 9 p.m. sharp, at the MOONLIGHT HALL, NEW WORLD SS£ For the Feather and Light-weight Championship of Malaya. B.330 words
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SHIPPING NOTES
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Article224 1930-05-01 8 New Fruit-Carrying Vessel Launched. Kwn, Wvtiuma ciak (USB), U4, liave just Inschad, from their North Yard, Belfast, th aJ Mu. :i, Iniilt to the order of Messrs. EMtn und FyTcs Ltd. f| for passenjret and f uit-c. n: injr Mfviet Ixtv/een C— lul i.m 'iru. Wet In.lr end224 words
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Article155 1930-05-01 8 Music Broadcast to all Parts Of Ship. The Empress of Asia is now under fht remmand of Captain L. D. Douglas, U.N R.. who hai BO aded Commander .1. Bailer, It.N.K. CommmnAti HaJley i- umain nj: in Van- < tiv r ;iv:iitinjr to transfer to the Emnraw155 words
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Article180 1930-05-01 8 . Th? British st a ncr PontianaU will, 1 "•cinnine frnni n^xt month, be employed t > trade between .Malacca anrl Singapore. N<> fewt-r than fifty Chints. 1 fishinir MMekl left :he Malacca river, on Friday nst, for their fishinp ground. Each of these craft li inannod by two180 words
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Article59 1930-05-01 8 The Shippimr and tbf Impcit and Exi.( it Ort'ui's will ha c-l. < :i Fiidav. May TiK ';■>-. Kay 3, I MR ths ancivarMry <f Hi Ac. i;m of I! the King thf I' cal shipping community hr.ye been i .|ii( I to have all v< Ec!a in th?59 words
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LOCAL. STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article862 1930-05-01 8 Proposed Solution Of Traffic Problem. i The at.ention of the American people, I especially those who live in the big cities, has been captured by a striking proposal to .solve many of the worst traffic difficulties I by building motor speedways over railroad tracks. The idea has862 words
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Article147 1930-05-01 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, May 1. London. Rubber 6 15-16d., down l-16d. Noon price London Standard I Spot 23 cents. l.iinilini. Tin Bil. down M 15.-.. Mining. Weak. Sung-ei Ways 3.30-3.40. Kurhais 1.22-1.20, Kinta Dredge 1 .22-1.2J. Klanit Rivers 22C-2.30, Hong Katts 60-63 i-enti, Mulaya Consuls.147 words
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Article77 1930-05-01 8 Rugby, Apr. 30. Foreign exchange! are Amsterdam 12 07".. Athens 375, Bombay If. 5 27-32 d., Berlin 2U.;565. Brussels 34.825. Burhareat 818, Kio I M-tt, Buenos Aires 43 3-32, Copenhagen IUM, Omw 25.075, HeUingfors l»3 3-16. Munir Kong It. 6 1-16.1.. Lisl on 10K.:)0. Madrid ■ci Milan 92.78, NewBritish Wireless - 77 words
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Article261 1930-05-01 8 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 1. On London, Bank 4 m/t 2/3 16/16 Demand 2 '3\ Private 3 m. credit 2,3 7 i On New ifork, demrnd r .C T Private 90 d/» 674 On France, Dank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. 1&41* On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 32-'>» On Shanghai,261 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article484 1930-05-01 8 U»ue Val. I'd. Buyer. Seller* (1 £1 Asam Kumbang 22'- 28/-nom. 5-5 Aycr HiUm Tin 15 :J 16/£1 £1 Bangrin Tin 25/- 26'l 1 Bating Padang 0.16 0.20 1 1 Hutu Caves 0.90 0.95 1 1 Bukit Arang O.HO 0.70 £1 fl Burmah Malaf 82 6 2.V6 £1 £1484 words
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Article234 1930-05-01 8 Val. Td. Buyers Seller! 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefi. 2.20 2.30 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 3.00 3.10 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.116 5.15.0 1 1 Central En*in« 0.40 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.4."> 0.55 10s. 10s. Duff Development 5 <". 6 8 Dunlop Rubbvr 13/6234 words
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Article98 1930-05-01 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 101 105 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1980 $1,878,000 par. 6% prem Singapore Municipal 4H p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 par Singapore Municipal 4H PC. of 1909 red. 1966 $1,000,000 96 par98 words
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Article384 1930-05-01 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today's Pr;ce« Truscr Lyall Co. Kvatl Allenby il Alor tiujah (tl) HiUm 'SI >.. Kilning i Malay (*2) i. Mokk (fll It Farias ($1) Bassett ($1 I Brogas isl> Brunei <f5) T>. Jelutong ($1) B. Katil i*l' Battt X H.384 words
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Article873 1930-05-01 8 Bondholders Issue An Appeal. It is revealed in the fifty-sixth annual report of. the Corporation of Foreign Bondholders, issued on April 2, that the Council has applied to the United States for a reconsideration of the bondholders-" claims against the defaulting State of Misaiasippi. In seeking873 words
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Article213 1930-05-01 8 The undernoted non-fiction works will be ready for issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m. Foxiana I Hunting Experiences!, (Isaac Ball), 1930, illus. Richelieu— a biography, iHilaire Belloc), 1980, illus. Twelve Against the Gods, 1930, illus., (Biography), iWm. Bolitho* Climate, (C. E. P. Brooks I, 1929 Psychology and Industrial213 words
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Article201 1930-05-01 8 Today. Siam (except Lower Siam t I Prachatipok > 'X p in. Southern and Western India (Rohna) p.i.i. Selat i'andjang, Bcngkalis. Siak, Pakan Baroe and Pajakomho (Van der Parrai .4 p.m. Deferred Departures. Si:igkawang. Pe:m:n:rkat and Selakan (Palehlehi 11 a.m. Irper Burma, North an<l Ka>t Imlia (Tairea)201 words
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Article41 1930-05-01 8 By Kalyan Joh«n de Witt Sirdhana Slamat Rawalpindi Prinses Juliana Left Arrd. K'pore London Mar. 21 Apr. 12 Mar. 21 Apr. U Mar. 27 Apr. 21 Mar. 28 Apr. 21 Apr. 4 Apr. "I', Apr. 4 Apr. 2841 words
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Article287 1930-05-01 8 Thursday. May Ship* alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance East Wharf Insulinde Tl 1 Kohna M 1 Main Wharf Rujputana is :i 7'airea II 'I Katong 12 3 Klang 11 Circe X bessa 7 I Empire Dock Nagura 3(1 Vuensang 31 I Saltersgute 37 Kelantau287 words
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Article28 1930-05-01 8 From China and Japan, by Namsang, tiue at Singapore daylight tomorrow. From Europe (London maiLs despatched rn April 10) by Khiva, due at Penang p.m.. today.28 words
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Advertisement259 1930-05-01 8 JOHORE GOVERNMENT TENDERS will be leoJTed at Uie Office of tbr Hon. the Slate Sun tar, lohorc B.ihru, up to noon of May 17. luso. for the FiUinj ..f Tasck Alkadir, BanVJai Pcancaraw. a. PilHas, rate i lah revetau nt. al .hi s!ia> lil- -irn r.nil i,'.l particulars obtained at259 words
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Advertisement42 1930-05-01 8 S.S. ZOSMA Sailing on or about May 27, for Genoa, Marseilles, Amsterdam, etc., has still available one gent's berth. Fare Singapore to Genoa la* Marseilles <46. Singapore to Amsterdam, London 450. For particulars 'please apply to nT.V. Stoonyraart-Maatscbappij Nederland." Phone 65^7. x42 words
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Miscellaneous289 1930-05-01 8 IHMt»IHM»>M>M>>>MtHI*»>MHMM«tMi«UMIMMI>M« MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Station. Temperature. Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Mm. fall, shine. I Humidity tion. I F. F. ins. hours. I m.p.h. Alor Star 94 75 O.:!5 S.I 85 Calm Cloudy Kita Uharu 91 74 0 05' 9.9 75 SSW' 2289 words
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Miscellaneous239 1930-05-01 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Thursday, May 1. H. W. 12.10 a.m., 8 ft. S in., 11.38 p.m., 9 ft. Outwaid mail due at Pcnang at .'I p.m. Bundman Comedy Co., The Dover Road," Vic. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Friday. May 2. H. W. 12.54 p.m., 7 ft.' 9 in. Air mail239 words
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Article843 1930-05-01 9 Heavy Drop in Price Of Tin. RUBBER AGAIN BELOW SEVENPENCE. (From Onr Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday, 11 a.m. Today's Prices Robber. 23 cents per Ib. Tin. 250 tons at $78 per picul. estorday's Prices Rubber. London 6 l.V 16d.. down l/16d. New York 14 cts.. down ct.843 words
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Article60 1930-05-01 9 Henderson, Heliu and Company, Inc.. New York, send us the following cable <luted Apr. 30, their quotations being in gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchanges sales today 423 tons. April 14, May 14, June 14.20, July iy.o, August 14.60, September 14.80, Octfter 18, November 1.1.20. December60 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article496 1930-05-01 9 Number of Borrowers Decreasing. The half-yearly general meeting of the Railway Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society was held at the Railway Institute, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday. Mr. A. W. Maxwell wis in the chair and among the others present were Mr. R. Boyd, Assistant Director of Co-operation,496 words
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Article329 1930-05-01 9 The number of motor-vehicles in Siwitserland increases continually. In January lijSO, it cam* up to 114,000 of which 35,000 were motor-cars and more than 15,000 lorries. Watchmaking Combine. Notice is given that the two limited companies, Louis Brand and Bros. (Omega Watch) at Blcnne and the Fabrique329 words
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Article136 1930-05-01 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce' Rubber Association held its tf6f>th aiictinn on April 30, when there was catalogued 2,018,8*3 11.. or 901.28 tons offered 1 ,893,38-» tb. br 755.98 tons sold 1,191,100 lb. or 581.74 tons. Spot. London 7d. New York 14 cts. PRICES REALISED. Ribked Smoked136 words
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Article72 1930-05-01 9 12 o'clock noon. May 1. Tone of Market <*ui«t. Latest Cable London Spot SBiMt 6 IR-I6d. per lb. New fork Spot »Sh«et G. cento 14 per lb. R.S.S. equal to Lomkm Standard, Spo*— A»era#e turersp rice for April, 24.58 ct«. t.S.S. equal to London Standard72 words
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Article959 1930-05-01 9 New Municipal Wharf Planned. The announcement made by the Shanghai Mftnicipal Council during the past week that they propose to purchase about 80 mow of land between Yangtszcpoo Road and the river for the provision of increased public landing facilities has met with general approval, says Finance and959 words
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Article529 1930-05-01 9 . Depressed Feeling Due To Increasing Stocks. Messrs. Fraser and Co., under date of Apr. 29, report ss follows Increases la stocks «f both tin and rubber are responsible for a depressing feeling in the market both as regards the metal and the raw material, although strangely enough529 words
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Article573 1930-05-01 9 LONDON EXCHANGE PRICE APRIL 2. Abaco (£1) 2.-. Allagar (2/) 2/; AngloMrlay (£1) 17/; Aycr Kuning (£1) Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 4/9; Bakap (£1) Hi Bantong 7/16; Batang Consolidated (2/) 1/4; Batu Caves (£1) V, Batu Tiga (£1 1 7/16; Bekoh (2/) 1/4; Bc-ranang (2/) 2/l\; Btrtatn573 words
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307 1930-05-01 9 Islands First in Importing Fish, Second in Milk. I That the Philippines are an importetit maiki-t for canned foods from the United States ia shown by export statistics for 192*, according In which the islands ranked first tor sardines and flsb other than salmon second307 words
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Article1602 1930-05-01 9 *f Trouble Brewing in two Great Industries. LABOUR'S OBJECTION TO MODERN MACHINERY. {Br a. w. stm.) London, Ap*r. t. Trouble which niay become very swrtous is threatened In the two great brafiehes of the textile industry, wool and cotton. In the wool trade what is known as1,602 words
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Advertisement13 1930-05-01 9 IF IT IS WORTH ADVERTISING YOU WILL FIND It IN THE STRAITS TIMEg.13 words
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1161 1930-05-01 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1930. CINEMA CENSORSHIP. Controversy concerning censorship continues to bulk large in the Home newspapers and, judging from th? pile of cuttings now before us, it deals not only with the cinema, but extends to almost every phase of literary, theatrical and rrtistic activity.1,161 words
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Article992 1930-05-01 10 The Origin of The Maypole. May Day celebrations are age-old: Like similar customs surviving from a long forgotten creed, they are dying out, but in *ountry villages in Europe some of the fascinating festivities are still observed. The celebrations are associated with two "eatures of May992 words
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Article399 1930-05-01 10 Dr. J. Hickey of Batu Annam, Johore, left for Colombo, today, en route to Europe on leave. Miss MA. A. Widdowson has been appointed to be a European Mistress, Primary Classes, Malayan Educational Service. Hon. Mr. C. Bradbery (member of Johore State Council) and Mrs. Bradbery are399 words
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Article705 1930-05-01 10 COMMUNISTS AND MAY DAY The arrest of a party of alleged Chinese Communists in Singapore is another instance of the useful work being done by the Criminal Intelligence Department. Cables from- the Far East indicate- that another effort to disseminate propaganda on a big scale is705 words
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Article50 1930-05-01 10 Past and present members of the Middlesex Regt. will hold the seventh Albuhera Day dinner at the Europe Hotel on May 17. Old Comrades who are not members of the Malayan branch of -he Regimental Association should apply to the acting hon. sec., Mr. G. A. Stephenson, Holland Road, Singapore.50 words
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Advertisement210 1930-05-01 10 J/ ,0k )9Bfij^%\ From a Singapore BUJf smoker; -PARSONS gf> Jgy neys combines, mildajfl^S coolness and a \j^ v[ j^^ppsiS^ saliHfyinfl flavour to \/mT" vJr'/Y an amaz n J? degree." Imve never thought that I nhould write a letter of this nature hut the real and lasting excellence of your210 words
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Advertisement74 1930-05-01 10 ALHAMBRA The first original Musical Comedy SUNNY SIDE UP ALL TALKING, SINGING AND DANCING. The Famous COLUMBIA PORTABLE The Biggest Portable Value Known. Model 201 a $38. Fitted with New Non-Set automatic-stop. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) SINGAPORE. ■♦»»»«*♦«<««♦♦«.♦>«» U. S. DE SUVA BROS. I JEWELLERS74 words
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Advertisement21 1930-05-01 10 STRAITS /T\ TIMES SIMGAPORE (f *~A KUAU lUMHIH 71 CU* IT*™ tl V, MM lIMII SISI PWM: MM AT ALL TIMES21 words
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Article, Illustration720 1930-05-01 11 NORTHERN FORGES BEGIN MAJOR OFFENSIVES IN CHINA. RAPID ADVANCES REPORTED. Thrusts at Nanking And Hankow. MARCH ON PENGPU. Big Battles Expected Shortly. Shanghai, Apr. 30. There is now every indication that Marshal Yen Shi-shan and his northern allies have at last begun their long expected double offensive against Hankow andSin Kuo Min - 720 words
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Article180 1930-05-01 11 Correspondence with The Viceroy. Simla,. Apr. 30. Correspondence between the Viceroy and Mahomed Ali has been published. The latter appeals to the Viceroy not to permit the situation to become worse by having Gandhi arrested. He says the Government has sufficiently demonstrated its strength, andReuter - 180 words
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Article59 1930-05-01 11 Decrease of 2,562 Tons In April Shipment The return of ocean shipments of rubber, including latex, from all ports in Malaya during April is as follows Tons. Rubber 44,633 Latex v,: 225 Total 44,758 The figures for March were Tons. Rubber ***** Latex 242 Total 47,380 The net59 words
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Article181 1930-05-01 11 Duchess of Bedford At Croydon. Rugby, Apr. 30. The Duchess of Bedford,, in her Fokker aeroplane piloted by' Ciptain Barnard, landed at Croydon tt 5.30 this afternoon. She left Lympne on the morning of April 10 and has thus accomplished a flight to Cape Town and back,British Wireless - 181 words
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Article91 1930-05-01 11 Liberals and Threat To Free Trade. London, Apr. 30. Mr. Ramsay Muir, writing in the Glasgow Evening News, makes the first authoritative statement regarding the alleged Liberal-Labour pact. He denies the existence of any alliance between the Liberal and Labour parties, but says that when Free TradeReuter - 91 words
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Article61 1930-05-01 11 Shanghai, Apr. 30. Mr. Mo Te-hui, who will represent China at the Sino-Soviet Conference to be held at Moscow to settle outstanding questions relating to the Chineae Eastern Railway, leaves for. Moscow tomorrow. Mr. Mo Te-hui is moat optimistic as to the probable outcome of the Conference,Sin Kuo Min - 61 words
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Article927 1930-05-01 11 Tapping Knives Downed.' BRITISH-DUTCH-ASIATIC CO-OPERATION. A unique attempt at self-help by the plantation rubber industry commenced this morning, whem tapping ceased for the month of May on over eighty per cent of European-owned estates in Malaya and the Dutch Indies, and on a considerable proportion of927 words
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Article96 1930-05-01 11 Committee's Report. PREFERENCE TO SERVICE OFFICERS. London, Apr. 30. An extension of th« system of the temporary attachment of Colonial service officers to the Colonial Office is among the recommendations of the Governmental committee investigating the method of Colonial appointments. The committee also advocates improved facilities forReuter - 96 words
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Article98 1930-05-01 11 Britain's Strong Protests To China. London, Apr. 30, In the House of Commons, replying to a question, Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Foreign Secretary, said bandits in China had captured 13 British subjects in the past nine months «nd murdered three of them. His -Majesty's representative in China hadReuter - 98 words
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Article117 1930-05-01 11 Need for Replacing Old Ships. Washington, Apr. 30. Senator Robinson, one of the United States signatories of the London Naval Pact stated that he thought it would be "wholesome" for the United States to build up to the programme contemplated by the Pact. He added that theReuter - 117 words
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Article82 1930-05-01 11 Attitude of Liberals Uncertain. London, Apr. 30. Party confusion in the West Fulham by-election is made further evident by an announcement by Mr. Ramsay Muir, the president of the official Liberal organisation, in an address at a Liberal meetin?. He appealed to his hearers to support the LabourReuter - 82 words
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Article132 1930-05-01 11 Foreign Firms to Subscribe To New State Bank. Constantinople, Apr. 11. A message from Angora states that a conference of experts convened by the Minister of Finance has drawn up proposals for a new State Bank. All the principal banks and firms in Turkey, both native and foreign,132 words
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Article62 1930-05-01 11 Rangoon Official Leaves For Home. Rangoon, Apr. VS. Mr. Gavin Scctt, 1.C.5., Commissioner of Rangoon Corporation, sailed for Calcntta today en route to England on leave preparatory to retirement after 11 years of service as Chief Executive Officer of Rangoon Corporation. Twice he acted as president of62 words
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Article31 1930-05-01 11 Karachi, Apr. 19. A peace committee, to assist in the promotion and maintenance, of peace in Karachi, has been formed. It includes six Moslems, 1« Hindus and t*ro Parsis.31 words
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Article173 1930-05-01 11 PRIME MINISTERS' JOKES. Cricket Ashes And High Tariffs. London, Apr. 30. The wireless telephone service between Great Britain and Australia was officially opened by a talk between Mr. Mac Donald. speaking from 10 Downing Street, and Mr. Scullin, the Australian Prime Minister, who was in a private room in the173 words
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Article102 1930-05-01 11 Main Contract Work Proceeding. London, Apr. 30. In the House of Commons Lieut.-Comdr. J. M. Kenworthy (Lab., Hull Central) asked whether work was proceeding on the battleship docking and repair plant at Singapore Base. Mr. A. V. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty, replied that work wasReuter - 102 words
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Article97 1930-05-01 11 Factories Closed In Shanghai. Shanghai, Apr. 30. The Chinese authorities have declared Labour Day a labour holiday. All.factories in tho Shanghai area will be closed tomorrow, but the local Kuomintang headquarters have notified the Chinese school authorities that no holidays will be allowed in any local school inReuter - 97 words
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Article184 1930-05-01 11 Special Police Measures In Singapore. It would appear that the smart round up of eleven 'alleged '*Reds" in a house in Naosim Road on Tuesday by the Criminal Intelligence Department was none too soon as today is Labour Day a day of Communistic demonstrations all over the world.184 words
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Article69 1930-05-01 11 Issue by American Financiers. Paris, Apr. 30. Herr Schober, the Austrian Chancellor, who is now here en route to London, announced that everything had been arranged for launching an Austrian loan within the next two months. The- issue would be in the hands of J. P. Morgan andReuter - 69 words
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Article32 1930-05-01 11 SINO-JAPANESE TARIFFS. Shanghai, Apr. 30. The Japanese Privy Council ratified the Slno-Japanese Tariff Agreement today. The Japanese Minister, Mr. Shigemitsu, will leave for Nanking next week for-maUy--to sign: it.— Sin Kuo Mi*.Sin Kuo Min - 32 words
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Article2353 1930-05-01 11 Significant Speeches By The Governor. IRRIGATION NEEDS. A Thousand Square Miles Of Kelantan. There are definite sign" of an important change of policy in the matter of rice production in Malaya since !h<arrival of Sir Cecil dementi. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent states that the problem of how2,353 words
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Advertisement49 1930-05-01 11 I TODAY'S FEATURES. Page Old Time May Day Celebrations 10 Municipal Meeting IS Letters to the Editor 17 Tanglin Club Meeting 17 Home Trade Reviewed by A. W. Still J Australians' First Mitch in England IB Suspension order on Camera IS Around the Markets, by the Financial Correspondent 949 words
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Article464 1930-05-01 12 Col. House on Memoirs." "PASSIONATE MEN WHO LOVED FRANCE." "Koch and Oemcnceau were two passionate men who controlled amazingly their personal passions before the higher past-ion that of France." Thus does Colonel House, President Wilson's right-hand man at the Peace Conference, sum up his opinion of the464 words
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Article68 1930-05-01 12 Several Hundreds Seven Miles From Yanping City. Hong Kong. Apr. 30. General Chang Fat-fui's Kwangsi forces are still concentrated at Punyang, Kwangsi. The airman Mr. Chan Wni-ohang has decidid to resign. Mr. Wonpr Ping-chang will probably succeed him. Bandits, several hundreds strong, have n Ache. l YanpingSin Kuo Min - 68 words
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Article75 1930-05-01 12 . Polish Army Aeroplanes Not Wanted. Berlin, Apr. :;<>. (ii nnany has sent Poland a Note pmtetititig against the repeated violations of (ierman Urtitory by Polish army aeroplanes and i xpr. ssing lively astonishment at such persisUnt breaking <>( previi.ujt pledge* given l>y Poland. The Note states that in75 words
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Article91 1930-05-01 12 . Bills Totalling £110,000 Presented. dr. S. George Ullman, executor of the i-i'iO.OOO estate of Rudolph Valentino, the (Vinous screen lover, has presented to the iperior Court for approval a statement n* accounts, in which bills totalling about I 10,(100 are set down. These include £4,300 advanced to Hjiss91 words
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Article57 1930-05-01 12 Mr. C. H. Sansom. Supi-rint -ndcnt of Police, Singapore, left 'today for Kuala Lumpur to relieve Mr, C. Hannigen, Comm la k 11 i' of P.M. 3. Police, who. is gojng on le-aw OB May 3. Mr. V. G. Savi, Deputy Com mi ss inner of l'-oliee, Parak, is i-.uw57 words
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Article61 1930-05-01 12 i In recognition of his Ktneroas contri!ltions trt charity, the title of Iljtoh S:ia skti. (I'uhaiiK) was conferred on Towly Sum Lee Woh, of Kuar.tan, l>y His li.'hi\e*s the Sultun of Pahanp, last week. iHIk HtghacM Kavc un "At Home" after inony, and the Chinese (hair.ber rtf Cuinn-ii r<c. Cliiiicsc61 words
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Article271 1930-05-01 12 A MAY DAY COMEDY. Pamphlets Propaganda For Soap. There is at least, one man in Singapore, who is a little 'disappointed that so far Ho May Day disturbances have taken place in his area. Standing, on traffic duty In a busy street, in Chinatown, and adnto-n's-hing erring ricksha pullers who271 words
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Article161 1930-05-01 12 Chicago Chemist Offerd Photographs as Proof. New York, Apr. 9. Professor William Hatkins, of tae University of Chicago, states that, after seven years' painstaking experimental work, he has succeeded in building up an atom. He made the announcement to a croup of highly interested chemists attending the161 words
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Article132 1930-05-01 12 UNDERSELLING £2,500 Damages Against Newspaper. Paris, Apr. 10. The long litigation between- Francois Ccty, owner of the Figaro -rfnd the "Ami dv Peuple," and the National Federation of French Newspapers has ended in judgment against the "Ami dv Peuplr' for unfair competition through underselling. The "Ami dv peuple is sold132 words
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Article166 1930-05-01 12 Hawker Fined $100 At Kowloon. The exposure and offer for sale of what was described as highly indecent literature by a licensed newspaper hawker resulted in the offender's appearance before Mr. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy recently, when a fine of $100 or one month's hard labour166 words
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Article38 1930-05-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Apr. 30. Mr. Fefcarick Oliver, who wa» charged with a^auhjjig a police, officer And refused t.> ign a barVbond, changed his mind and signed that night *nd was released from custody.38 words
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Article55 1930-05-01 12 A special feature of, the Jumble Sale to be held at the'Y.W.CTA., Raffles Quay, on Thursday, May is a line of bargains in men's woollen suits. Men who have clothing they wish- to discard are aakbil to llrave it a* the Y.W.CA. Men'i cß)fi*« ms will js' women's »nij" children's55 words
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Article565 1930-05-01 12 Scheme Approved At Annual Meeting. A number of important proposals, which, when carried out will add to tlhe amenities of the Tanglin Clab, we're made at the annual meeting held yesterday evening, under the chairmanship of Mr. 6. f. Griffith-Jones, the president. The two resolutions565 words
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Article156 1930-05-01 12 Man Who Eloped with Wife And Loud-Speaker." Paris, Apr. 6. Love may laugh at locksmiths," but not at wireless, as a man who eloped with his employer's wife discovered to his cost. A Paris wireless dealer's employee recently decamped with the dealer's wile, 150,000 francs and a portable156 words
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Article117 1930-05-01 12 Huge Centennial Conference In America. Salt Lake City, Apr. K Thousands of members of the Morman Church are arriving here today for the centennial conference at which 50,000 of the Latter Day Saints are expected to be ih attendance frbrtl outside points. The principal event will be a117 words
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Article59 1930-05-01 12 A Chinese woman of sixty-five who had been in Bangkok for over twenty years had never tasted a mango. On April 22 for some reason she sent her daughter to purchase a mango. Then she ate a little of it and became ill. The 'lines* gut worse and she died59 words
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Article30 1930-05-01 12 Nai Prachuab riunnag has returned to Bangkok from his studies in Europe, having obtained the degree of Ph. D. at Berne University. He joins the staff of the Government Laboratory.30 words
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Article340 1930-05-01 12 $1,000 Fine for Chinese School-Teacher. The Shanghai Chinese bootlegger of Orchard Road was this morning fificd $1,000 or six months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. P. S. Williams, the Second Police Magistrate. The accused Was convicted on all three charges of possession of dutiable liquor, distilling lfufcer340 words
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Article256 1930-05-01 12 Smoking Rooms And Cocktail Bars. Liners of the air as luxurious as liners of the ocean, arc now in course of construction in London, says a Hon.e paper in mail week. As commodious inside as a Pullman car, and far surpassing any passenger aeroplane, they will contain a256 words
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Article214 1930-05-01 12 Penang Man Sued For $10,000. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May.l. At the Supreme Court yesterday a' casewas begun in which Tay Boon Ens Yong, of Bhuket, Siam, by his attorney, Cherabi bin Mohanr.d, is suing' George Stanley Hooper for the sum of $10,036.34, alleged to be214 words
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Article27 1930-05-01 12 "Involution and Evolution" will be the subject of the second' lecture in the series pn the First Principles of Theosophy at Finlayson Green 'tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.27 words
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Article81 1930-05-01 12 By the Rajpntana tomorrow Singapore will lose -the services t>f an old resident in the person of Mr. Charles Bough of the criminal prison, who is. retiring after 26 V4 y«ars' service. Previous tv his join^ Ing the criminal prison Mr. C. Baugh belonged bathe Ist Bn. Manchester Regiment. As81 words
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Article284 1930-05-01 12 Cation Denounces Wealth Without Work. Wealth Without Work," was the subject of the fourth Lenten lecture by Canon Donaldson at Westminster Abbey. The church of today is guilty because she either is silent or speaks so faintlv her Master's teaching that men do not know that this284 words
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Article211 1930-05-01 12 Invited to See a Banned Film. "We are challenging Mr. Edward Shortt, K.C., the Film Censor, to see this film for himself, and we hope that he will clear up the apparent inconsistencies of his own examiners." This statement was made by the London representative of Eclair211 words
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Article59 1930-05-01 12 The band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme, weather permitting, at Botanic Gardens, on May J. commencing at 5.15 p.m.: March, "Steadfast and True," Tieke Overture, Plymouth Hoe," Ansell Selection Faust." Gounod (a) Morceau, Salut D'Amour," Elgar (b) Gavotte, Les Cloches 4* St. Malo Rimmer (a) Chant59 words
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Article371 1930-05-01 12 Mr. C. E. M. Joad's Vie.,*. COUP DE GRACE FROM SCIENCE IN 100 YEARS Mr. C. E. M. Joad, the writer on philosophy, in an address at the annual congress of the National Union of Students at Cambridge, in mail week, said Clergymen fiddle while371 words
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Article122 1930-05-01 12 . Judge Decides Against Klang Contractor. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. :!0. The case in which Tan Kwee, a Government contractor, claimed $3,850 from the Stats of Selangor for work done in conrcct:rn with th: erection of two class 6 (Jove rnment quarters was concluded in122 words
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Article42 1930-05-01 12 Two concerts will be given by the St. Mathew's Young People's Guild at the Victoria Theatre on May 5 and 6 at 7.80 p.m. The concerts will be in aid of the St. Andrew's Hosrltal .'.nd the Wiaj M IB Girls' School.42 words
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Advertisement19 1930-05-01 12 "NYGARLSBERG'BEER IN BOTTLES AS WELL AS ON DRAUGHT Sole Importers The East Asiatic Co. Ltd., (Incorporated la Denmark) SINGAPORE.19 words
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Article240 1930-05-01 13 Woodfull-Bradman Stand. USEFUL LEAD OVER WORCESTERSHIRE. London, Apr. :K). The cricket season opened today in r.lorious sunshine and cool weather ut Worcester, where the Australians fielded th<ir full test bowling strength against iv. Worcestershire won the tass, chose to fat, and started their innings on a soft240 words
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Article95 1930-05-01 13 'Faked Fight' Allegations Upheld. New York, Apr. 30. The Primo Camera circus, which has given 16 performances all knock-outs in the last three months, came to an inglorious end today, the New York Boxing Commission indefinitely suspending Camera and his management. The action followed the official inquiry byReuter - 95 words
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Article295 1930-05-01 13 . Particulars of Visit To Japan. Walter Hapen, of New York and holder of 1929 British Open Golf Championship, and Joe Kirkwood, former Australian >)pcn Champion and a topnotch trick golfer, now pioceedinp: to the Antipodes on an exhibition tour, will open their .lapan engagements on the links295 words
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Article84 1930-05-01 13 . Y. C. Sons to Meet Battling (iuillormo. B< nag will be re-inlroduccd at the 1. -i nlight llall. New World, tonight, and ie programme offeied is distinctly proving. V. C. Song and Battling Guillermo will text in th( main tvent and the Filipino is nliiU nt f reversing84 words
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Article226 1930-05-01 13 Getting Ready for Polo Invasion. America is preparing with characteristic thoroughness to defend the Westchester Polo Cup against the British team this year at Meadowbrook. A committee of defence has been formed. Mr. Thomas Hitchcock is chairman, and among the other members is Mr. John Hay Whitney, the226 words
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Article60 1930-05-01 13 English and Scottish League Results. London, Apr. GO. The following were the results of English and Scottish League games nlay«"d t00.i;. I First Division. Sunder Land 2 Sheffield Wed. 4 Third Division (Southern). Southend Utd. 1 Coventry City 2 Walsall 0 Bristol Rovers 0 Scottish League (Div. I.)Reuter - 60 words
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Article56 1930-05-01 13 Smith Takes Out Summons Against McConachy. Wihie Smith, the English billiards professional, was granted a summons by the Manchester City magistrates against Clark McConachy, the New Zealand professional, for alleged threats. Smith and McConachy at that time were engaged in a time-limit match at Manchester, which gives a56 words
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Article57 1930-05-01 13 If Sufficient Money is Offered Him to "Come Back." A statement that he would fight again if sufficient money were offered has bean made here by Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Dempsey refused, however, to comment on statements that he had signed an 'agreement57 words
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Article583 1930-05-01 13 Missed Chances at The Stadium. S.R.C. 3; R.A.F. L There was only a very meagre attendance at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday when the S.R.C. defeated the R.A.F. by 3—l,3 1, and even thsse who did attend were vastly disappointed with the game. Not583 words
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Article223 1930-05-01 13 Thursday. May 1 Football: S.A.F.A. Leag-ue: 2nd Div, V.M.C.A. vs. Siroe Darby, S.R.C. Polic* v». H. Board, Stadium G.E.C. VS. Warders. A.P.C. Reserves Div., S.C.C. vs. 1.C.F.A.. S.C.C. Boxing: Y. C. Song r». Bat. Guillertno, New World, 9 p.m. Friday. May 2 Football: S.A.F.A. Leaf Ml lit Div.,223 words
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253 1930-05-01 13 INTER-VARSITY GOLF Departure from R. A. Rules Criticised. The golf world is stirred by the unprecedented action of the Oxford and Cambridge captains in the inter-Varsity Golf match in deciding to disregard the Royal and Ancient rules and make their own in consequence of watejf-ftlled bunkers. They arranged to lift253 words
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Article447 1930-05-01 13 New Lightweight Champion Of Europe. Before a packed house Francois Sybiile, of Belgium, the 1.8. U. European lightweight champion, lost his title to the local champion, Alf Howard, Sybiile being disqualified in the eighth round for hitting low. The contest was controlled by the International Boxing Union,447 words
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Article73 1930-05-01 13 To Go to Winner of SharkeySchmeling Fight. The world's heavyweight boxing title, left vacant by the retirement of Gene Tunney, will go to the winner of the bout between Jack Sharkey, the American hope, and Max Schmeling, the Gorman contender, next June. The New York State Boxing Commission73 words
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Article67 1930-05-01 13 Tilden and Coen Decline To Meet. Indignation was caused at Cannes during mail week by the action of the authorities it allowing the finalists, Tilden and Coen, to, divide the men's singles prize because they did not wish to play against each other. The women's singles prize between67 words
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Article352 1930-05-01 13 Lady Clementi to Present S.C.C. Prizes. Tba Rev. W. Aitken and Col. A. T. Miller, representing the Army, won the nnal of the Godown Doubles Handicap at the S.C.C. yesterday, defeating R. B. BDonnell and W. R." King (Brokers), 6—2. 6—4.' The championship singles final has been352 words
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Article101 1930-05-01 13 Draw for Katong G.C. Weiding Cup. The folarwing is the draw for the first round of Katong Golf Club Weiding Cup competition. Matches must be played by Friday, May 9 P. Hammond (8) vs. E. J. Case (10). S. T. Brkkson (16) vs. H. Gill (U). 0. C.101 words
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Article95 1930-05-01 13 Cochet and Kozeluh Not To Meet. Surprise will be occasoned by the refusal of the French Lawn Tennis Federation to sanction the proposed match between Henri Cochct, the world's amateur champion, and Karel Koceluh, the world's professional champion. It was proposed to play the match at Nice in95 words
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Article274 1930-05-01 13 Lucky Tor Wins Well From Athford. London, Apr. 30. The City and Suburban (Ii miles) was run as Epsom this afternoon and resulted as follows: Mr. W. G. M. Singer's LUCKY TOR 7 6 ..1 Mr. W. Barnett's ATHFORD 8.12 2 Capt. J. D. Cohn's VATOUT 8.13274 words
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Article252 1930-05-01 13 Territorial Cross-Country Runners Assaulted. An incident, almosr without parallel in the history of cross-country running, marred the London Territorials' championship at Uxbridge in mail week, writes Clubman in the Sporting Life. The three leading runners— Constable, Sutherland and Tebbutt— all well-kno\<n London club athletes, were, it is252 words
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Article128 1930-05-01 13 San Francisco, Feb. 23. \n an effort to cure himself of duafness by rapid change of altitude Fred Rummy Mahan, the well-known welterweight boxer, was killed instantly today when he made an unsuccessful parachute jump from an aeroplane. Mahan fell 3,2C0 feet, while 7,000 spectators watched from128 words
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Advertisement32 1930-05-01 13 UNQUESTIONABL V THE MOUTRIE PIANO IS THE FINEST VALUE OFFERED IN SINGAPORE. ASK MOUTRIE OWNERS!! PRICE LIST ON REQUEST. MONTHLY TERMS ARRANGED. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hoag Kong) RAFFLES PLACE.32 words
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Advertisement23 1930-05-01 13 TITAN Cement THE RELIABLE BRAND. Eleven Tears' Success. Price Competitive. into Distributors Godown M. G. AURELY KIM SENG ROAD. Phone nil. Phone mo.23 words
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Article3688 1930-05-01 15 BUSES AND SPEEDING. "Paying Through the Nose" For Fort Canning. MR. FARRER REQUESTED TO STAY ON. Though the session was an unusually short one, matters of considerable public interest came up at ycsf*rday's monthly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore. One of these wa« an intimation3,688 words
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Article199 1930-05-01 15 . Decision of Committee And Board of Control. The Board of Control took the following iction at a meeting held on Apr. 15: The accounts of the Victoria Memorial \ia\\ and Theatre for the first quarter, were considered and passed. Decided to leave in the hands of the president199 words
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Advertisement348 1930-05-01 15 THE 1930 Singapore Malayan Director has been published and is now ready for distribution 51st ANNUAL EDITION. PRINTERS, LIMITED, li. rOLLTRB QUAT. SINGAPORE. THE CAR YOU'LL NEED IN ENGLAND cat is the Ideal way to get about and see the Country. i\'^T* wi you ont mnd REPURCHASE IT «lt«r HOTV348 words
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Advertisement91 1930-05-01 15 FERTILIZERS Dry Neutral British Sulphate of Ammonia, 21% Nitrogen Sulphate of Potash, minimum purity 90% X SO 2 i Superphosphate 18/20% water soluble phos. acid. Specially prepared for TROPICAL SOILS and CROPS, RUBBER ESTATES, PINEAPPLE, COCONUT, TAPIOCA PLANTATIONS, GARDENS, LAWNS, TENNIS COURTS, etc. FUNGICIDE OSTRICH BRAND for Fongnid IWa^po n-rl91 words
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Advertisement195 1930-05-01 16 BRUSHING "ROBBIALOID" The New Cellulose Paint. (Made by the ROBBIALAC PEOPLE) > For home use on Furniture and all Wood and Metal Surfaces. 0 fl Brushing Kobbialoid is the outcome of a widespread desire for a modern Cellulose finish to be applied by brush. fl Anyone can apply it without195 words
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Advertisement280 1930-05-01 16 ffl very bright lad B Once wanted an increase in pa if His friends said lookhere fimstelßeer' to if our boss -fop Thats £/ie^est way. EASTERN AGENCIES, nN^B^R/^ LIMITED. .JNW f 1 1 Kuala l.nmp'n I^l EEEI2 *P pAtOlite c a ti p rom nese 4r JlKOmt \*4g*& Ovor in280 words
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Advertisement314 1930-05-01 16 wSUE^tL Tir^DkiS DX* v i^^^Dfl ■i^Tn^^Hs^^^-^^^^B^^feaMiS^SSp WHERE 4oe« YOPR milk supply come KLIM ii freih whole milk— powdered from— for your family, for your —milk that comes from the fineM dairy children rcirlons In all the world. Rich in nourishment including all the vitaFrom fertile pa.turei, where vitamin* n ,j314 words
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Article341 1930-05-01 17 Commissioners Plan To Abate Nuisance. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 29. That something is at last bcin? done to improve existing conditions at Weld Quay was mentioned at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners today, when Mr. Ham, the president, submitted draft bylaws regarding the storage of341 words
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Article65 1930-05-01 17 In Sympathy With Spirit Of Gandhi Movement. Rajshahi, Apr. 20. The All- Bengal Lawyers'' Conference adopted, last night a resolution sympathising with the spirit of the movement inaugurated by Mr. Gandhi and urging Bengal lawyers to help it by all possible mean*. By another resolution lawyers were asked65 words
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Article50 1930-05-01 17 Demonstrations Allowed In Most Towns". Berlin, Apr. 30. Germany is preparing for May Day demonstrations which will be allowed' everywhere except in Munich, Leipsig, Nuremberg'and Augsburg. No serious trouble is anticipated. The Berlin police are concentrating their attention on possible clashes between Communists and Socialists. Trans-Ocean.50 words
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Article44 1930-05-01 17 STRAITS BUDGET. Some pf the exhibits at the Malayan Exhibition, the S.R.A. <V.) fn camp at Siglap during Easter, H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) at Pennng, the recent S.C.C. vs. Selangor cricket match— art- among the interesting photograph* in this' Week's Straffs Budget,44 words
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Article349 1930-05-01 17 Drastic Action Taken In Afghanistan. Peshawar, Apr. 17. One of the curses of modern Afghanistan is bribery. Ex-king Amanullah, on his return from Europe, waged remorseless war egafnst this evil, and dismissed several .officers from service, but the reform had hardly succeeded when the revolution broke out.349 words
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Article173 1930-05-01 17 Appeal of Leader in Assault On European. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 30. Mr. Justice Burton heard the appeal of Pong Soe», who was convicted and sentenced in the Magistrate's Court on a charge of assaulting a European assistant on Parit (Perak) Estate. Counsel on behalf of173 words
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Article325 1930-05-01 17 Settlement Reached With Plaintiff. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 29. i The big Tye Kee Yeun will case, which was fixed for hearing at the Supreme 1 Court today, was mentioned as settled. Eminent counsel had been engaged for the suit, which was expected325 words
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Article35 1930-05-01 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Apr. 30. The Rockefeller Foundation has voted $3,000 (gold) to the Sfrirai Hospital tat* the extension of its medical work in Bangkok to other parts of Siam,35 words
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Letter258 1930-05-01 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Allow me to contradict the statement made in your leading article of the 29th instant that there was wrangling at the annual Parochial Meetirig of St. Andrews Cathedral. So far from this being the case, the discussion (not wrangle was258 words
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Letter402 1930-05-01 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It_ is apparent that "A Parishioner" is prejudiced or in his account of "occurrence of some importance" jhe would not have omitted certain vitil facts which would have made his attitude unjustified. Your correspondent's version of the incident makes it to appear402 words
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Letter948 1930-05-01 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. I am very glad to see Qic letter in today's paper on this subject, ,by.'"W.M.W.'' At least it shows that someone is prepared to criticise and it is criticism that I am deliberately inviting, in order to arouse interest in948 words
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Letter243 1930-05-01 17 To the Editor of the' Straits Times. Sir, Of the many suggested remedies to try and enhance the value of rubber, I fear the above is a case of any port in a storm." The object to be aimed at should surely be the intrinsic good of the243 words
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Letter211 1930-05-01 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, I have been reading with interest your articles on the Snails but perhaps you have not considered the local species. I am accustomed to receiving mails from China by every P. and O. steamer. I could never understand why211 words
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Article32 1930-05-01 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. 30. Several districts in Siam are experiencing a trying period of exceptional heat and drought and have appealed to the Government for relief,32 words
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Article117 1930-05-01 17 Steamer Sunk and Several Lives Lost. The destructive typhoon which on Good Friday passed over Iloilo province destroyed more than 400 houses in the municipality of Estancia. The^steamer Kimkict foundered oft* the cost near Estancia and 300 cases of gasoline, part of the vessel's cargo, were lost.117 words
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Article259 1930-05-01 17 The present attraction at the Tivoli is a picture called Man, Woman and Wire, in which Norman Kerry, Pauline Starke and Marion Nixon play the leading parts. Varsity is the title of a picturefeaturing Charles Rogers and Chester Conklin which is being shown at the Pavilion. The name259 words
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Advertisement269 1930-05-01 18 SUNSHINE GLAXO WITH ADDED VITAMIN D CHERUB A SlNSlliM GIAM| IIADY FVRRY MOTHER suoiH.n Know that 1 It satisfies 1 Makes sound bone 'Prevents rickets' o 'Prevents Constipation' v J Is more easily digested Sound teeth cut without trouble OTIIFR 'Saves baby being entirely bottle-fed' \J 1 1 1 J^269 words
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Advertisement270 1930-05-01 18 T/>c si fen \mmlfiir. s^^^"^^? at all spoods of this -ear mJvV} and for its vf F* life (ime Ihe sivr.yliiidei' CllTnt©lHl V always i*un^ M sileiitl? r# 111 1 it is built with so great precision and care the mateiialH us^d for its construction are of so good quality;270 words
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Advertisement567 1930-05-01 19 Assets exceed $11,000,000. Awnrance in force over $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (laeorporatsd lxj the Straits Settleveats) HIAD OmCB i WlnchesUr House, Singapore.. LOMDOB OFFICI i 17, Old Js»ry, I.C the Company baa 120,800 deposited with the Supreme Court of Ingland aad (ompllss vita the. British Life567 words
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Advertisement577 1930-05-01 19 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. Established 1868 at Anbt*rd«m Authorls*4 Capital Gld*. 100,009,000, (»hout £8,600,000) Paid op Capital Gld*. 65,000,000 (*b*at 44,600,000) Ressrv** Olds. *27,1R6,365 (about £2,270,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM, BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUB, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES l BATAVIA i Head Office for Dutch last Indie*. SHANGHAI Head Offle* for Chin*577 words
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Advertisement665 1930-05-01 19 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter la Japaa) Capital Subscribed Y15.000,000 Capital Paid-up ¥12,128,000 President 8. Shimada, Esq. DIRECTORS T. Hisamune, Esq. If. Araki, Esq. N. Yanagita, Esq. N. T.-.kagi, Esq. T. Yoshida, Ksq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa (Taiwan) BRANCHES AND AGENCIES 1 Amoy Hong K^iig665 words
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Advertisement238 1930-05-01 19 INSURANCE COMWtJ&eiAL' UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated la England) live, Life Marine, Accident, Guarantee aad Motor. A~«ti M0.000.0W ARTHUR. C. POTTS— Manager aad Underwriter, Eastern Branca, Singapore. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DOES A World Wide Boflaart IS Enjoying Rapid Grewta. HAS A Policy for Every Need. ■stablished 1887 Branch238 words
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Advertisement154 1930-05-01 19 The Reliable "Ruston" j^Hm.'lßßßJPrtrijijM|a^^*^^^K^B^-f fPnaBVChaHSBBaGsBBMCBi ?M^d9KBBBKeS9sV. COLD STARTING OIL ENGINES VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL 16,000 B.H.P. WORKING IN MALAYA. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED f (Incorporated in the Straits Si'ttkmcnts) SINGAPORE. DANISH PORTLAND CEMENT S1 9 11 Afe>ta: fi. N. SLOT CO., LTD. PENANG AND SINGAPORE. Stock! carried. Large inpplies can154 words
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Advertisement193 1930-05-01 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain) Head Office for Malaya SINGAPORE. PHILIPS ARGENTA JJt ARUTA LAMPS f^*\i ARGENT*' The perfect diffusion &'«***s of the Argenta Lamp with its 2 ply opal glass a n d the glareless light of the Arlita inside frosted lamp, make193 words
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