The Straits Times, 27 August 1931
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Title Section38 1931-08-27 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST, AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1931. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Advertisement116 1931-08-27 1 SINGAPORE! 78. CECIL 8T. ('PHONE 6161). j CIS Tonight f .11 I LESLIE BENSON in I "A WARM I h CORNER" j From the Glorious Health-giving Pastures Of the SWISS ALPS, comes to you "RFAR S j RRANH" j WClExic SWISS MlU 1 THE ORIGINAL, AND GENUINE SWISS MILK STERILIZED116 words
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Advertisement272 1931-08-27 1 dtpST ?t WALA LUMPUR I 27, JAVA ST. 'PHONE 3683^ i STAPLES MATTRESS 'We finest Jrfateress made' WHEN CHOOSING A MATTRESS. What a mattress looks like does not count for much. And even sitting down on it in tlv> shop only tells yon that H the spring* are soft now.272 words
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Advertisement8 1931-08-27 1 LESLIE HEXSON in "A warm CORNER" Pk.ne SM1-I.8 words
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Advertisement542 1931-08-27 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) M VII. PASSENGERS AND CARGO SEKVIt KS. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. MANTUA 11,000 Sept. 5 BURDWAN 6,070542 words
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Advertisement724 1931-08-27 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Napie*. Marseilles, London, Antwerp, llotterdam and Middlesbrough. sols Tonnage Due Sail SFUSHIMIMARU 11.000 A*ig. 27 28 t HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Sept 9 10 TMMKI NI MARU 12,000 Sept. 23 24 HAKI'SAN MARU 1(1.500 Oct. 7 8 HARINA MARU 10,600 Oct. 21 22 I724 words
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Advertisement494 1931-08-27 2 BURNS PHUP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) ■FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and the s.s. MANGOLA (3,352 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is ene of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins494 words
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Advertisement622 1931-08-27 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. To GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAM.BUKG and COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore. Penang. M.s. LALANDIA Sept. 2 Sept. 4 m.s. MEONIA Sept. 16 Sept. 18 m.s. BORINGIA Oct. 14 Oct. 16 m.s. SELANDIA Oct. 21 Oct. 23 m.s. FALSTRIA622 words
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Advertisement560 1931-08-27 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHfNA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW.— BOSTON. NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVIC*V-LONDON and NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG. (Route560 words
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Advertisement482 1931-08-27 2 STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED AND THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam.) JOINT SERVICE BANGKOK, SINGAPORE. MALACCA AND PORT SWETTENHAM PRACHATIPOK for Bangkok Aug. 27 KAMUNING to Bangkok Sept. 2 SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kelantan, Tabai, Banenara, Telupin, Patani, Singora,482 words
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Advertisement545 1931-08-27 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, I'M. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and (a:i:u!a Points from Hong Kong. San Kranrinco and Loa Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN HORN sails from Aug. 31 SS GOLDKN TIDE ruils S<-pt. 22 San545 words
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Advertisement546 1931-08-27 3 UOII.AR STEAMSHIP LINE dind AMERICAN MAIL, LINE KOIJND-THE-WORLD SINTAI'ORE. FBNAKC COLOMBO. SUEZ, POKT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leava Leave Spore. Spore. Pensnjr. PRES. HARRISON Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 6 PRE.S. HAYES Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 1» IRES. FILLMORE Sept. 28 Oct. 1546 words
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Advertisement708 1931-08-27 3 I EILERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Passenger and Freight Services to: UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT ▼la PnrU and Snex CanaL OUTWARDS. To HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN Steamer Due Spore 88. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. s.s. CITY OF WORCESTER Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. m.v. CITY OF708 words
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Advertisement351 1931-08-27 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed 1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,*****5 Capital paid up 1,060,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq.: Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq, J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelfred. Esq.,351 words
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Advertisement560 1931-08-27 3 NEDERLANDSCH HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1824.) PAID UP CAPITAL Fl. 80,030.000 (about £«,M9,00O). STATUTORY RESERVB FUND Fl. 40,018,000 (about £3335,000). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND 'S-GRAVENHAGK. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES: Bandoeng Weltevreden Rangoon Bandjennasln Kota-Radja Semarang Bombay (Acheen) Shanghai Calcutta560 words
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Advertisement520 1931-08-27 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. btabliahed 1863 at Amstirdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (about £8,500,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 55,000,000 (about £4,600,000) lessrvss Glds. 29,190,007 (about £2,432,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA Head Office for Dutch East Indies. KOBE Head Office for China and Japan.520 words
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Advertisement692 1931-08-27 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. Tliorc wi :r'n.>ximately seven words to a Una and then- is a flat rate charge of 25 iti'.n with A minimum of one dollar per insertion. Adv. .11 be accepted up to 10 a.m. wi the day of is.<u<-. A f. is charged for the use of :i692 words
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Advertisement832 1931-08-27 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET TO LET, 7, Mt. Rosie Rd. Entry Sept. 1, Apply 196, Middle Road. TO LET, :11G( River Valley Road. Rent $60. Immediate occupation. TO LET, No. 12a, Gilstead Road. Rent $70. Apply 846, Straits Times. BUNGALOW with tennis court at Balmoral Crescent. Apply 32, Balmoral Road.832 words
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Advertisement479 1931-08-27 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES TO LET, 84-B, Battery Road, 2nd floor. Apply Guthrie A Co., Ltd. TO LET, OFFICES at 4, Prince Street, top floor and No. 22, Raffles Place. Apply Sob Chew Kee. 129, Killiney Road. TO LET, modern office, in Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, immediate entry. For479 words
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Advertisement556 1931-08-27 4 FOR SALE PICTURES POLICE SPORTS. Art Studio, 87, Selegie Road (near Casket Coy.). EVENING Ba^B, inexpensive Jade Rings set in silver. The Gift Shop, 9, The Arcade. LIQUIDATION PRICES. London Dry Gin $8.50 per case duty extra. Dupire Brothers, Ltd.. in liquidation. LIQUIDATION PRICES. "Malakoff" Real Champagne. $15 per case556 words
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Advertisement950 1931-08-27 4 PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE N0 96 (MINOR OFFENCES). Police Ordere made under Section 6 (4) of Ordinance Ne. M (Minor Offence*) for the regulation of traffic on the occasion of the Autumn Race Meeting to be held on August 29 and September 2. S, > and 12. I*3l, at the Race950 words
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Advertisement668 1931-08-27 4 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE is hereliy Riven that the Trado Mark and Designs in the form of labels pasted upon bottles containing Laser Beer as depicted above and printed in colours (which said Trade Ma^k and Designs are more particularly dei-crilied hercunder) are the exclusive property of CHINESE PRODUCTS EMPORIUM of668 words
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Advertisement369 1931-08-27 5 HOTELS Raffles Hotel EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION. TERMS MODERATE TONIGHT DINNER AND DANCE. MONIA LITTER'S ORCHESTRA. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. Special Race Dinner Dance DANCING till 1 a.m. (Patrons arc kindly requested to make reservations early). Sea View Hotel Sntyroay, Augu»i 29. Special Dinner Dance with Jack Skyrme and his369 words
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Advertisement617 1931-08-27 5 GIRL THROWN INTO SEA IN FLAMES. Explosion in Pleasure Launch. Five prominent Broadway fifrures have been injured in a boat explosion at Green Port, Longf Island. Mr. Harry Riehman. a star in tho current Zeigfeld Follies; Mr. Mark Hellinger, a New York journalist; his wife, Gladys, a Follies beauty, and617 words
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Advertisement568 1931-08-27 5 BERNARD SHAW AND KARL MARX. Knows Too Much For Conversion. "I knew all about Marxism boforo Lonin was bom," declared Mr. Bernard Sha'.v at Warsaw when on hte way to Rassia, when a representative of the Polish Kurjer Czerwony informed him that the Communists mean to capture him for. their568 words
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Advertisement422 1931-08-27 5 BY APPOINTMENT TO HISMAJEiTVTMr KINC Sole Agents for Malaya: SINGAPORE H'OH KUALA LUMI'UR. Tel. 5471 (4 lines.) TENDERS JOHORE GOVERNMENT TENDERS will be received at the office of the Hon'ble the State Secretary, Johore, up to noon of Sept. 9, 1931 for the construction of One Reinforced Concrete Bride* »t422 words
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Advertisement570 1931-08-27 5 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE of fret-hold and leasehold Singapore properties. At Messrs. Cheonc Koon Scnu Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Struct, on Wednesday, September 2. at 2..",| p.m. Lot 1 to 18. Valuable freehold luiiMiiifr sites situate at Macl'heron Kouil. Singnporo, areas 2,000 sq. ft. to HJMt s<j. ft. (Mr.570 words
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Article1384 1931-08-27 6 Rotary Tiffin Address; INTERNATIONAL PEACE LANGUAGE." Music and Mankind was the title of the address given by Mr. E. A. Brown at the Singapore Rotary Club tiffin at the Adclphi Hotel yesterday, the president (Mr. Roland Braddell) presiding. After tracing the evolution of music through1,384 words
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Article322 1931-08-27 6 Further Evidence At Coroner's Inquiry. Further, evidence was recorded by Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday when the inquiry into the death of Mr. A. C. Bishop, of the Government Survey Department, who was knocked down and killed by a- motor-lorry driven by a322 words
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Article154 1931-08-27 6 President's Congratulations To Malaya. The president of the Ex-Senrice Association of Malaya has received the following letter from Viscount Jellicoe, Grand President ofi the British Empire Service. League At a meeting of Dhe Empire Council at which I presided, your representative, Major \V. R. Sanguinetti, brought to the154 words
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Article132 1931-08-27 6 No Desire to Return To Spain. Istanbul, Aug. 12. Spokesmen for the Spanish Jews of Turkey say they are not tempted by ihc Spanish republic's invitation to return to Spain. Thousands of Jews found refuge in Turkey during the reign of Queen Isabella. Of all the minorities132 words
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Article1499 1931-08-27 6 What Could be Done. ELIMINATE MARKET MANIPULATORS. In view of the increasing attention which is being paid to the pineapple industry and the possibilities it presents of increased expansion and development in Malaya, the. following article by Mr. Lee Kong Chian, reproduced from the August1,499 words
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Article232 1931-08-27 6 Shepherds Outraged By Italian Nudists. A group of Italian and foreign "back to nature 11 nudists have been driven from their chosen Eden after battle royal with outraged shepherds. These "children of the lost fig leaf," as they have been named, took up their headquarters in a sun-bathed232 words
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Article82 1931-08-27 6 Addresses, Motor-Cars And 'Phone Numbers. A now Singapore directory the Residential and Car Owneis' has just been published. It contains the business and private addresses of residents of Singapore-, the mi.ke of their motor-cars and the numbers and private and business telephone numbers- It is cross-indexwl. There82 words
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Article111 1931-08-27 6 Mr. I. H. N. Kva-.s, M.A., Kthnojrrapher, F.M.S. Museums, is responsible for the whole of the contents of Vol. 15, Part 2 of the Journal of the FJL6. Museums, which has just been issued. Among the more important article* are those dealinjr with a search for antiquities111 words
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Advertisement406 1931-08-27 6 AfPOIVTMINT IN ERE ILLN£S9 IN CONVALESCENCE Till -I I »l NGES R£SIOSS VITALITY \mi sTtmi i mi iiif. wrtriTE nicisi investigation proves thai 99 mi o) nxry 100 doctors recommend Brand's Basnets in cases where the need for an easily a.'.imiUtcd food is imperative ft Absorption by the digestive syMtm406 words
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Advertisement31 1931-08-27 6 Victoria Theatre The Great Musical Revue O! o o M!! OPENING ON Saturday, 29th at 9.30 p.m. A feast of fun A real gloom chaser. Booking at LITTLE'S $2.50, 1.50 I.31 words
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Advertisement320 1931-08-27 7 TELEPHQNF 6909 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 .Mctro-Goldwvn-Maycr's vivid, dramatic romantic drama PASSION FLOWER TOMORROW MATINEES AT 3— AND 6.15 GALA OPENING AT 9.15 HELL'S ANGELS UNITED ARTISTS No words could describe this film no words are needed. Plans are Fast Filling Book Early. PLANS AT ROBINSON'S. 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 REGINALD DENNY320 words
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Advertisement242 1931-08-27 7 Mot. m TiSjbl l ml G^^^m B^W^B BI^HB^H K^i^^fl POSITIVELY LAST TWO NIGHTS. "An excellent rendering of n popular Stajjc Success" Straits Times, August 26th, 1931. A WARM CORNER" is not recommended UNLI-SS YOU CAN STAND AN HOUR or so of I.AUGHTI:R. LAUGHTER and LAUGHTER" Singapore Free Press, August 26th,242 words
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Advertisement123 1931-08-27 7 '.+.W.* The London Papers are still full of the Amazing Columbia Film Spectacle "DIRIGIBLE" which is variously described as The Show of 1,000 wonders A Fighting Triumph over Nature The Thrill Picture of 1931 The Mighty Mammoth of the Air This magnificent film which has startled London is coming to123 words
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Miscellaneous114 1931-08-27 7 Today's Crossword Puzzle IP i^Pg# 3o~T IP* 5 T^.^l S^B-^ Wf. Hi:: j& Sy" v p^ sf~ 5T* W?** r"~r i~i ir "%"i ii p r W--^ 1 1^ I^l^' CULJES.) ACROSS. 1T cc c awaro 21. f 1 Dninn 2 R«ndcivooa Uctanlinc .\'"ans of .llun.ination 10. weep r- siry114 words
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342 1931-08-27 8 Launching of New P. O. Vessel. new Peninsula and Orient liner haird whuli. with her sistershij: j naver, is the largest sUp aver b. ilt for the company, has ban SB fi I launched from Heaai Vickers ..aid :il Harrow. TIM ceremony b« Mir performed, In342 words
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Article260 1931-08-27 8 Actual Attainable Speed Made Public. Sonic time apro it was pointed out very forcibly that the Italian and French I lildera were getting a tfrpat advantage j:: the race for foreign order* by their hility to publish trial apeadi, coupled with the fact that, their conditions perd an260 words
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Article723 1931-08-27 8 LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES JULY 29 tbacco 'tl i '< Allagar (2 0; Amheisr Anglo-Malay li'l) 5/32; Ayer Kun- 1 Ing (£l| '.I. 16; Ilagan Serai (£1) 3/16: Bahru (2 > 1B; Hantenc (£1) H; Batang Con- •olidated (2 I 8; Hntu Caves (£1) 7 16;! H.723 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article200 1931-08-27 8 Singapore, /lag. 27. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/3 23/32 London, I! months' sicht '< London, 60 days' sight 2 3 i:7/32 London, SO days' sit'ht J 1/16 London, .lemnnd ','i'^, I London. T.T. «/3 2IAB Lyons and Paris, demjind ;> Ilamiiurg, demand Z34>/4 run,. New York, demand200 words
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Article69 1931-08-27 8 Singapon, Aug. 27. Cambl«r '0- 01 (Cube No. 1 unpicked) I.VOO Copra 4.10 mixed t 9 Saco flour, Sarawak l-7"> Xv'hite Pepper 28.50 Black Pepper IH-50 IVarl Sairo 25 small 6.00 medium pearl COO Bice, Han ?:<■..'■ to 221 Saicon $l. r >fi to lf>« Runsoim $150 to 16869 words
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Article100 1931-08-27 8 i« Oil. Per unit of s Imp. gls. I: li 16.13, Gragona 15.13, Crown (8 kU- In tins) HM, Crown is trls. in drums' S-i.iis. gU. in tins I S4K;S. Cross (8 gto. in drama) S4.~>:',. Shfll and Coactlight K. c en< pat I tins. Deree'i Imp. Brilliant Sylvan Arrow100 words
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Article175 1931-08-27 8 [POSE, Brit, ;.211 tons, from Osaka 2fi- V. for Benbay 27-n. AKPIIALION, Brit, MSI tons, from N.v York W-8, for Manila M-S. BUYSKES, l>ut.. us:; tons, from Cheribon :.?■■<. for Bawean 1-U. BLINJOE, Dut., 718 tons, from Koemai for KoMMI -".I-v FI'SHIMI MARU, Jap.. 6JM6 tons, from Toki175 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article444 1931-08-27 8 Issue I s.l. I'd. Buyer*. Sellers. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang f-o'9 22/£1 £1 Austral Malay IR/- 20/Ayir HlUm Tin 11/6 12 i i\ (I Hanjrrin Tin '.<■- 10/1 1 liaUnsr rWanjr 0.10 0.16 1 1 Ilatu Cave* OJ>9 0.32 I 1 Ilukit Arang 0.30 0.40n0m. Si £1 Burmah Malay444 words
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Article260 1931-08-27 8 Is ue V.ii. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. f 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.75 2.25n0m. 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 2.024 2.12> /a £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 3.10.0 3.12.6 1 Central Engine 0.25 0.30n0m. ,W 50 Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 £1 Con. T. S. 1% l'ref*. 36/9 17/3 £1 Con. T.260 words
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Article138 1931-08-27 8 s^poro Cold Storage 7 p.c. Idb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 102 104 ci. '>■ gapore Municipal 6 p.c. of l'JOl red. 1910 $400,000 par. 5% prem. gapore Mu.iicipal 44 p.c. jf 1907 red. 1917 $I,UUO,UUO 95 par n-fra-'cre Mjnicipal 4'^ p.c. of I'JOU red. UH $1,000,000 95138 words
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Article404 1931-08-27 8 Frascr and Co. and Lyali and Evalt's quotations. At the present time the majority of above rubber share Quotations are nominal only. LYALL A EVATT. Today's Price Fraser Lynll Co. Kv;itt M'onby ($1) 0.50 O.GU 0.50 0.65 Al i- Gajah ($1) 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.45 llitam ($1) O.GO404 words
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Article588 1931-08-27 8 Tonight's Radio-Saigon Concert. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday. The list of stations which may l>e heard <ia ly in Malaya is as follows (Singapore lime, only is given) ALWAYS ON THE AIR BANDOENG, P.L.M.. 36.92 metres, 5.10 to 6.30 p.m., recorded music 6.30 to 7 p.m.,588 words
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Article36 1931-08-27 8 Orchestral concert from the Srlangor Club, on 65 metres, 7.15 tv 8.15 p.m. Overture, Mignon (Thomas), Overture, Scene de Ballet (De Beriot). Entr'acte, Kosamunde (Schubert), Serenade, La I'aloma (Yradier), Grand Fantasie, Thais (Massenet).36 words
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Article117 1931-08-27 8 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,032 nd auction on Aujr. 26. when there was cataloguer! 1.824,154 1b or 814.35 tons offered 1,*****0 lb. or 682.25 tons sold 1,318,271) Ib. or 5W.51 tons. Spot. London 2 5 ltd. New York s'» cts. I'KKKS KKALISED.117 words
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Article256 1931-08-27 8 M» Upper Burma, North and East India, ■Wpti Kuiopc, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada U.S.A. (Tairea) (B. I. Mail) 3 p.m. Ceylon. Southern and Western India (*Alipore) 3 P-™-Siam (.except Lower Siam) (Kola) 3 p.m. North, N.-East and N.-We»t Sumatra Ceylon and Bombay Shunko Marui 3 p.m. Silat256 words
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Article42 1931-08-27 8 By tthos II L van Oldcnbarnevelt Rawalpindi Jempo \nrupara J'Artairnan 8 poro London Left Arrd. July IS Aug. 10 July 24 AUK. 14 July 21 Auk. 15 July 31 Auk. 20 July :i0 Auc 24 July ay Aug. i:>42 words
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Article114 1931-08-27 8 Thursday, Au^'u.->t 2. Ships alongside thr Wharvcn or expected to arrive. Entrance Godown Gate. M.ITKI. HAKBCUK. Main Wharf Ix-h. Mata Mata. Lch. Babcttc. Lch. Dunn. Rimau, Lch. Shikari, Tuc I'cntowcr, Jarak. I'ha^ianclla. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. Albert Dock Nil.114 words
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Article36 1931-08-27 8 From Europe (London mails dispatched on Aug. C), liy Rajula, due at Penang G a.m. tomorrow. From China, by Santhia, due at Singapore on Sunday. From Australia, by Maneola. due at Singapore on Monday.36 words
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Miscellaneous301 1931-08-27 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. YESTERDAY. l p.m. YESTERDAY. Bright Wind. Stations. Temperature Rain- Sun- 1 Rt-lativc Direc- Force. Weather Max. Mm. fall, shine. Humidity tic:i. V. ins. hours, i < n Kedah I Alor Star ..88 74 0.18 3.0 75 NW 5 Cloudy K. l.intan Kota Bharu No301 words
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Miscellaneous305 1931-08-27 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Thursday. Augnat 27. II. W. lO.r.fi a.m., 8 ft. 6 In., 10.9 p.m., 9 ft. 6 in. Annual Meeting. Singapore Government Servants' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society. Raffles School Hall, 4.30 p.m. Indian Association Tea Party, Capitol Restaurant, 5 p.m. Friday. August 28. H. W. 11.20305 words
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Article437 1931-08-27 9 Substantial Tin Rise In London. BUT RUBBER STILL IN THE DOLDRUMS. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday. Today's Prices Rubber. 7*4 eentl per lb. Tin, 154 !<>n* a! $li-\l:»'i per picul. Yesterday's I'rices Rubber, London. 2 .r>-16d... r >-16d.. unchanged. New York, S 1«M ell* don 1-I6d.437 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article1713 1931-08-27 9 Chairman on Control Of Production. The twenty-first ordinary general meeting of shareholders of Rim •Ma'-vca Rubber .Estates, Ltd., was held in the council chamber of the Rubber Growers' Association, 2/4, Idol Lane, London, E.C., on July 15, Mr. John Humphrvs Gretton, chairman, presiding. Mr. H. Gunter, c1,713 words
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Article60 1931-08-27 9 Tone of Market Dull, steady. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 2 5-16 d. per lb New York Spot Sheet G. cts. 5 1-16 per lb. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot September October Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. Buyers. 1% 7% 7% 8% S60 words
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Article76 1931-08-27 9 Rugby, Aug. 26. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam, 12.05, Athens 375, Bombay Is. ">-- 4 d.. Berlin 20.49, Brussels 34.86, Bucharest 817, Rio 3 3-32, Buenos Aires 31 7-16, Copenhagen 1H.18, Geneva 24.97, Helsingfors 198M., Hong Koag 11V4, Lisbon 110, Madrid 54.55, Milan 92.92 > s Monte Video 224, NewBritish Wireless - 76 words
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Article1653 1931-08-27 9 A. W. Still - A. W. Still.) (By France's Huge Hoard Of Gold. WORLD ECONOMIC BLIZZARD. London, July 29. In the twelve working days between July 12 and 26 the gross efflux of gold from the Bank of England amounted to £35,331,688, and most of this gold went to France, which1,653 words
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Article139 1931-08-27 9 Value of Imports and Exports Compared With 1930. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE VALUE OF FOREIGN TRADE. INCLUDING PARCEL POST, BULLION ANJ) COIN, IN 1930 AND IMI. 1930. (is. urum^. 1931. 1930. 1931. Grand Toul. Increase Increase Grand or Grand Grand or Total. Decrease Total. Total. Decrease lanuary 72,478139 words
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Advertisement84 1931-08-27 9 THE ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON Head Office of the ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE INCORPORATED-A-D-1720 The Corporation was founded over 'JIO years aco and Is the oldest minpnsilf insurance Office in the W..rl<l. The Head Office has occupied the above site in the heart of the City of London for an many years.84 words
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Advertisement114 1931-08-27 9 The Far East Oxygen Acetylene Co., Ltd. Phone 81G03. RENE ULLMANN'S EXTRAORDINARY CHEAP SALE Now Proceeding Until the 31st of August WONDERFUL BARGAINS!!! New Swiss made Watches just arrived from $4.00 (wrist and pocket). 14kt. Gold wrist watches for Ladies and Gents from $12.00. Gold Gents pocket watches from $24.00.114 words
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Article97 1931-08-27 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA.— Lewis Stone in Passion Flower. 6.15- 9.15. Phone 6909. CAPITOL. Leslie Henson in A Warm Corner. 6.15 -a. IS. Phone 6261/2. EI'ROPE HOTEL. Dinner and Dance. Kurope Hotel New Dance Orchestra. GREAT WORLD. Special Programme of Attractions. MARYBOROUGH.— Reginald Denny in Madam Satan. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD. Side97 words
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1002 1931-08-27 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUG. 27. 1931. SANCTUARY FOR WILD LIFE. As a result of the inquiry into the question of the preservation of wild life in Malaya which has been conducted by Mr. Theodore Hubback the possibility exists that the country will eventually pos.-css the first National Park1,002 words
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Article189 1931-08-27 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. E. O. Bruce has been appointed Resident, Second Division, Sarawak. Mr. W. C. Taylor has been appointed to act as Official Assignee and Registrar of Companies, Penang. Mr. E. P. Colga*. A.C.P., Klang, has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur, and Mr. Mumford from Kuala Lumpur succeeds him189 words
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Article1113 1931-08-27 10 I'nemploynxnt is really as preventable as yelloufever and smallpox It is die to bad thinking, particularly on the jiiu t »f business men." So (trains the writer. Win rcinrdis art a reduction in the prier level of all commodities, based on cheaper production made possible by1,113 words
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Article732 1931-08-27 10 THE TELOM COUNTRY Bom t me ago we remarked on the fact that although >iicnti>'s h;-.d lo;>ked for butterflies and surveyors for railway traces in the I'lu Tcl<nn ana to the north of CaaMTOfl Highlands which competent planters have declared to l>e the K-st land in732 words
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Advertisement189 1931-08-27 10 f-dBFSfc-. Wno wins Ine Eyes Original Cosmetics An introduction to three of Mpdame Thai.iar's famous ficattty Aids. LOTION THAMAR. The absolutely perjert skin beautificr, quite unrivalled by any other preparation on the market. It nnsm the pores, revives the skin surface and leaves a delicious coolness (Did a ihar matt189 words
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Advertisement50 1931-08-27 10 COLUMBIA GENUINE SALE OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EXCEPTIONAL OFFER FOR ONE MONTH ONLY 12 in. Dark Blue Record $2.50 Reduced to $1.50 eachLectures by eminent men and women in literature, science, art and music. Write for Special list v V of Educational Records THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE.50 words
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Advertisement40 1931-08-27 10 BVY ADVERTISED GOODS. Not all the advertising that it offered to the Straits Times ia accepted. Every effort is made to safeguard reader*' interests and ALL advertiser! using the Straits Times are, to the bast of our knowledge, THOROUGHLY RELIABLE.40 words
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Article833 1931-08-27 11 Higher Duties on Spirits And Tobacco COMING PROPOSALS. Electoral Reform Bill May Be Dropped. London, Aug. 27. The Crime Minister's critics are making considerable capital out of the fact that, in his broadcast speech, he referred onlv to one proposal a 10 per cent, unemploymentBritish Wireless - 833 words
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330 1931-08-27 11 Is a Northern Attack To Be Launched Hong Kong, Aug. 27. Owing to the fact that all hope of peace h:.s been abandoned the Canton "National" Government has wired to General Chang Fp.t-fui, the former Ironside leader, who is at present in Hong Kong,Sin Kuo Min - 330 words
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Article, Illustration240 1931-08-27 11 Former Japanese Prime Minister Dead. Tokio, Aug. 26. The former Prime Minister (Mr. Hamajruchi) who has been recently suffering from wounds received on Nov. 13, 1930, «lied at 3.20 p.m. today.— Reuter. Mr. Hamaguchi was shot when he was taking the train for Okayama to attend the annual240 words
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Article128 1931-08-27 11 Being Well Treated In Nanking. Shanghai, Aug. 27. Reports to hand from Nanking state lhat Mr. Teng Yen-ta is accommodated in special quarters at the capital and is bein^ well treated. Sin Kuo Min. It will be remembered that Mr. Tenu Yen-ta, who is a member of128 words
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Article821 1931-08-27 11 Chinese Miners' Plight. EFFORTS TO SOLVE THE DIFFICULTIES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 26. As a result of the tin pool announcement shares have moved up, notably Ayer Hi tarns, Kepongs, Southern Peraks and London Ordinarys. Prominent brokers regard the position of tin as healthier821 words
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Article324 1931-08-27 11 Nipped in the Bud. CHURCH SAID TO HAVE BEEN IMPLICATED. Madrid, Aug. 26. A clerico-military plot to restore King Alfonso to the Throne is revealed in the Press. It is alleged that the Church authorities in the Navarre and Basque country made contact with former324 words
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Article147 1931-08-27 11 Attempted Military Coup D'Etat Fails. Lisbon, Aug. 26. A military coup d'etat was attempted here at 6 a.m. today. Civilians, armed with machine-guns and rifles, seized the barracks occupied by the Third Regiment of Artillery without resistance, tcok the officers as prisoners and induced the troops to joinReuter - 147 words
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Article76 1931-08-27 11 What London Will Look Like Next Month. Rugby, Aug. 26. Preparations for the floodlight illumination of the principal London buildings during the next month— in connection with the triennial International Illumination Congress and Faraday Centenary Celebrations are nearing completion. Buckingham Palace is among the buildings toBritish Wireless - 76 words
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Article58 1931-08-27 11 King Leaves London For Scotland. Rugby, Aug. 26. The King left Euston Station today, by Royal train for Scotland. His Majesty interrupted his holiday at Balmoral on Saturday to return to London in order to be in closer touch with the political situation. He is due atBritish Wireless - 58 words
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Article42 1931-08-27 11 Hong Kong, Aug. 26. The Cantortcse Army which, yesterday, General Chang Sui-Kwei reported as having appeared near the Fukien border, is, it, now transpires, really the reorganised former Safety Preservation Corps which is now proceeding to Kiangsi. Sin Kuo Min.Sin Kuo Min - 42 words
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Article52 1931-08-27 11 Sequel to Kidnapping Of A Gambler. Chicago, Aug. 27. Orders have been given for the arrest of the gangster, Al Capone, in order that he may be questioned in connection with the kidnapping of Jack Lynch, the Chicago gambler, for a ransom of $250,000 on Aug.Reuter - 52 words
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Article183 1931-08-27 11 Tokio's Truly Royal Welcome. Tokio, Auk. 26. Col. and Mrs. I indbergh arrived at the Kasumi Gaura air field, near Tokio, at 2.09 p.m. to-day having left Nemuro at 8.21 a.m. Kasumi Gaura, Aug. 26. Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh, who were escorted to the air field by three183 words
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Article96 1931-08-27 11 In Wireless Touch With The Nautilus. Bergcu, Aug. Mn The v.-irelers station here reports that it was in excellent wireless communication with Sir Hubert Wilkins' North Pole expedition in the submarine Nautilus last night and today. Reuter. The Nautilus left Longyear City, Spitsbergen, at 4 p.m. on96 words
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Article87 1931-08-27 11 Leisurely Progress To New York. Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 26. The giant German flying-boat, Dornier Do.X, arrived here today. Reuter. The Dornier Do.X is flying from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to New York carrying mails and nine passengers. She ■tatted from Rio on Aug. 6, but had motorReuter - 87 words
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Article118 1931-08-27 11 Loan of $80,000,000 to Be Floated Next Month. Shanghai, A up. 27. The Legislative Yuan today approved the proposed regulations governing the issue of an $8Q 000,000 loart to be spent exclusively on flood relief. The loan is to be secured on the rolled tobacco tax,Sin Kuo Min - 118 words
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Article497 1931-08-27 11 Sudden Decision to Sail Next Saturday. VICEROY'S TRIUMPH. Sequel to a Meeting At Simla. Bombay,. Aug. 2fi. Mr. Gandhi will sail for England on Aug. 2«i. Simla, Aug. 2i*>. Pandit Malaviya and Mrs. Naidu, who cancelled their fumgm when Mr. Gandhi first declined to497 words
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Article522 1931-08-27 11 And the Government's Refutation. Mr. Gandhi released for publication on Aug. 19, an elaborate list of dMUMM against the Government, alleging breaches of the Delhi Pact in various parts of the country interference with the peaceful picketting of liquor shops, including the assault of picketers and their prosecution522 words
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Article5225 1931-08-27 12 Shortage of Cash Cause Of Failure. MISMANAGEMENT." EXAMINATION OF SENIOR PARTNER. Shortage of cash and not shortage of was responsible for our failure, unil 1 itiink if the hotels can be carried on for a term of years all the creditors will be paid in full," was5,225 words
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Article108 1931-08-27 12 Will He Be Allowed To Remain in Shansi Shanghai, Aug. 27. Generals SHu Young-chang and Fu T"»o-yi, the Shai'-si military leaders, interviewed Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang the Mukden ruler and vice-Commander-in-chief of the Nationalist forces in China, yesterday. They guaranteed the good behaviour of Marshal Yen Shi-shan, the formerSin Kuo Min - 108 words
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Article43 1931-08-27 12 Shanghai Again Returns To Normal. Shanghai, Aug. 27. Shanghai is once again resuming its normal outward aspect after the sensational typhoon which it has just experienced. Tramcar services are being resumed and telegraphic communication is being restored. Sin Kuo Min.Sin Kuo Min - 43 words
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Article40 1931-08-27 12 Arrives at Mukden From Harbin. Mukden, Aug. 2G. Fraulein .Warjfa von Etzdorf landed here at 5.55 p.m. today from Harbin. tartar. The young O^rman aviatrix is making a tour of Asia, with Tokio as her immediate objective.40 words
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Article112 1931-08-27 12 Hyderabad Fines for Act Breaches. Hyderabad (Sind), July 28. Three cases of child, marriages in contravention of the Sarda Act have been decided by Mr. Gorwala, J.C.S., district magistrate of Hyderabad. The prosecutions were the first of their kind in this district and, in each case, light fines112 words
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Article71 1931-08-27 12 Rebel Leader Escapes From Shantung. Nanking, Aug. 9. A Central News Agency message from Tsinan states that General Han Fu-chu, in an interview, says General Shih Yu-san, the defeated rebel commander, left Chinese territory for an unknown destination two days ago. It is stated that he did71 words
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Article193 1931-08-27 12 GERMANY CHINA. Boycott Movement In Canton. Berlin, Aug. 26. Fcllowing the Nanking 1 Government's confiscation of a German steamer ladened with arms, the Vorwaerts demands a law forbidding German shipping companies to transport arms. It declares that foreign armament factories are pocketing huge profits from such cargc.es, while the odiumSin Kuo Min - 193 words
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Article80 1931-08-27 12 Further Practice Flights At Calshot. Rugby, Aug. 2G. After two blank days the British Schneider Trophy team was able to resume practice at Calshot today. On Monday and Tuesday heavy (fait 1 raged but today the weather was beautifully fine and flights were made, both in one ofBritish Wireless - 80 words
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Article77 1931-08-27 12 Affray in Mexican Parliament. New York, Aug. 26. One deputy was killed and four were wounded nJ shooting affray in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, in a fight in which sixty shot? were fired. Many deputies participated. The affray was the resuU of an argument with regard toReuter - 77 words
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Article21 1931-08-27 12 The Seiemban branch of the Chettiars' Chamber of Commerce will be declared open by the British Resident, Negri Sembilan, on Monday.21 words
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Article297 1931-08-27 12 Act Without Passion Or Prejudice." London, Aug. 26. Act without passion or prejudice plead? Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, in a moving appeal contained in a private letter to all Labour members of the House of Commons, in which he explains his position and his feelings. He says that (theReuter - 297 words
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Article314 1931-08-27 12 To Have Portfolio of War Secretary. London, Aug. 26. It is announced that Lord Crewe (Liberal) will be War Secretary in the new National Government. Reuter. The Marquess of Crewe. who is 73 years of age, is one of the most influential members of the Liberal Party andReuter - 314 words
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Article100 1931-08-27 12 Mr. Frank Harris Author And Traveller. Nice, Aug. 26. The death has occurred here of Mr. Frank Harris, author, traveller and editor. Reuter. Mr. Harris has, at various times, edited Vanity Fair, the Fortnightly Review and the Saturday Review. He founded and edited the Candid Friend. His100 words
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Article439 1931-08-27 12 That Awful Scourge." AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. A. L. HOOPS. Dr. A. L. Hoops, C.B.E., the former Principal Civil Medical Officer, S.S., was approached by the Straits Times for his views concerning Sir Malcolm Watson's warning that with the completion of the coast to coast railway439 words
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Article50 1931-08-27 12 State Interment Fixed For Sept. 22. Shanghai, Aug. 27. The State interment tit Mr. Tan Yenkai, the former chairman of the Nationalist Government, and president of the Executive Yuan, who died in Nanking on September 22, 1930, has been fixed for September 4. Sin Kuo Min.Sin Kuo Min - 50 words
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Article111 1931-08-27 12 Coining to New Post In Singapore. Dr. W. M. Chambers, Chief Medical Officer. Penang, will l>e coming to Singapore next month to be Deputy Director of Medical and Health Se; vices. Dr. Chambers came to Malaya in 1913 and has held many posts among them being111 words
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Article127 1931-08-27 12 HELLO, BOOM A good deal cf interest is being taken in the local revue, Hello, Boom which is to have its first presentation at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening ami will be repeated on Sept. 1, 2, and 5. Excellent talent has been secured, including' several artistes who were127 words
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Article49 1931-08-27 12 The Police Band will play the following programme at Katong Park tomorrow at 9 p.m. Overture Oberon (Weber); Selection Les Contes d'Hoffmann (Offenbach), Melody, Angel* Guard Thee (Godard), Suite. Caucasian Sketches (Ippolitov-Ivanov), Mata Mata's Patrol, On Rounds (Mirny), Valse I -nte, Triste (Sibelius), Cornet Solo, Good-byo (Tosti).49 words
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Article23 1931-08-27 12 The Rev. J. X. Kingham will deliver a lecture on "Women of Modern Times" at the Indian Association on Saturday, at 7.30 p.m.23 words
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Advertisement191 1931-08-27 12 CUPRINOL Is Your Protection against White Ants and Dry Rot Cuprinols tremendous advantages compared with other wood preservative are numerous and the following are the most prominent. Cuprinol will last indefinitely. One application only is necessary the initial cost is y«ur only outlay. CUPRINOL mixed with kerosene possesses a much191 words
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Article806 1931-08-27 13 This Morning's Final Gallops. Rain fell shortly before five o'clock this morning but cleared up just as the first lot of horses left the paddock to go on to the course. A large number of enthusiasts turned out to view the final gallops before the opening of806 words
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Article88 1931-08-27 13 S.C.C.'s Selected to Meet R.A Today. The team to represent the S.C.C. today in the replay of their first round S.A.F.A. Cup-tie with the RA. has been selected as follows F. M. Adam J. I. Elmer and Thornton C. J. Bembroke, A. K. Reade and R-'D. Brummitt88 words
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Article711 1931-08-27 13 Chinese Successful. SINGLE GOAL DECIDES REPLAY. Chinese 1 I'ulau Brani 0. The Chinese entered the MCOnd round of the S.A.K.A. (up competition yesterday at the expense of Pulau Brani, winning the replayed first round tie at the Ansori Road Stadium. Pulau Brani were certainly711 words
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Article30 1931-08-27 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 27. In the Cup competition the D.A.F.C. boat the Chinese Recreation Club in a frame here yesterday by one goal to nil.30 words
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Article56 1931-08-27 13 Celtic Overwhelm Cowdenbeath. London, Aug. 2G. The following were the results of matches played today in the Scottish League (Div. 1): Aberdeen 1 Clyde 0 Airdriconians 2 Motherwell 2 Celtic 7 Cowdenbeath 0 Dundee 1 St. Mirren 2 Hamilton A. 2 Falkirk 2 Kilmarnock 4 Queen's Park 1Reuter - 56 words
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Article246 1931-08-27 13 S.C.C. Tournament Results. The following were results of ties played in the S.C.C. tournament yesterday A Cla»K Singles. S. K. Newbery plus 13 beat T. L. Palmer plus L K-fi, 7 .">. A. I. Anderson minus 15.5 vs. P. H. Stewurt-Brown plus 3, portpjnvd. X A. Joy plus 4246 words
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Article244 1931-08-27 13 Results of Games in the Two Major Leagues. New York, Aug. 27. Yesterday's baseball results were National League. Boston 1 St. Louis 6 Boston 4 St. Louis 0 Philadelphia H Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati G New York U Chicago 4 New York 4 Chicago 7 American League.244 words
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Article164 1931-08-27 13 Singapore Championship Tournament. The following were the results of ties played in connection with the Singapore badminton championships Open Mixed Doubles Championship. Tan Chwee Hock and Miss Wane Siew Kng beat M. da Silva and Miss E. da Silva, 21—10, II n and 21 17. Koh Yew Kenfr and164 words
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Article175 1931-08-27 13 Crews for Saturday's Races. The following is the programme for Saturday's rowing regatta at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club 5 p.m. Chiengmai Cup. Course, Full Breakwater. RED.— R. Phelps, 10.9 (bow), H. F. A. Jackson, 9.8 (2), E. S. Pickering, 10.9 (3), J. P. Blyth, 10.9 (str.), C.175 words
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Article60 1931-08-27 13 Win for Donoghue On Brown Jack. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 26. The Ebor Handicap resulted as follows Brown Jack (Donoghue) 1. Coaster (F. Fox) ..2. Argonaut II (J. Chilris) 3. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Betting' 10 to 1 Brown60 words
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Article54 1931-08-27 13 Plucky Play's Easy Win In $25,000 Race. Chicago, Aug. .S. Plucky Play won the $25,000 IlSwthorne Handicap today, defeating Sunbeau, the favourite, by a length anJ a half. Paul Bunyan was third. Th? Lime for the mile was one minute, H-4'l seconds, Sunbeau carried 131 poun;ls while Plucky54 words
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Article59 1931-08-27 13 Thursday. August 27. Football S.A.F.A. Cup First Roun.l I replay); S.C.C. vs. R.A., Anson Road Stadium. Friday. \..-,,-t 28. Malayan Command Riflo Meeting, Warren Shi'old Competition, Bukit Timah Kan^-. S.C.C. Annual Meetinjr, MS. Saturday, Aus«i»t 29. Singapore Races, Autumn Professional Miptinp, First Day. R.S.Y.C. Rowinir Regatta. Tennii Ope»59 words
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Article350 1931-08-27 13 Three Days' Shooting At Bukit Timah. The Malaya Command Rifle Meeting for *****, open to the Services, Volunteers, t'olicc and the Johore Military ForCM, will take place at the Bukit Timah rifle image and the Ktletar range this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only events taking350 words
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Article141 1931-08-27 13 The following will npctMOt the Combined Schools attains!] the 8.C.C. at cricket on the Piulantr on Saturday and Sunday C. Mosbergen (S.J.I.). D (SJ.I.), Chia Kensr Hoik (S.J.I.), R. Lewis (R.I.), T. Cordeiro (S..I.I.) I.. Alvis (R.I.), E. IThen (S.J.I.), K. Morrando (SJ.I.) R. Dudley (A.-C..S Ferreira (St.A.S.),141 words
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Advertisement114 1931-08-27 13 DROSTE'S Plain Milk Chocolate Pastilles. ONCE TASTED ALWAYS ASKED FOR In 1 lb. Ib. Ib.— tins. Obtainable from all first class dealers. Beware of Imitations. The Complete Musical Entertainer THE "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" AUTOMATIC GRAMOPHONE When, without leaving your chair, you have heard it play a complete opera, or danced114 words
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Advertisement97 1931-08-27 13 He knows f Mmp J WS he is Correct j|r Good clothes inspire the fcelinc of self-confidence. They impart to the wearer a new consciousness the knowledge that hi- i^ correct. Good Clothes, correct in every detail, and embodying .smartness with comfort, can only be produced by an expert tailor97 words
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Letter74 1931-08-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sic It is a common rcene to see men picking cigarette stumps from the streets. These stumps, I am told, are sold to certain tobacco dealers and turned into cheap cigarettes. If the death-rate from tuberculo-is is to be reduced, I would74 words
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Article244 1931-08-27 14 The net has been cast widely for the pictorial supplement to this week's Straits Budget, which contains pictures from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, Sri Mcnanti and British North LJorneo. Of chief interest is the ceremony at Sri Menanti whon H.E. the High Commissioner, Sir Cecil dementi, invested244 words
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Article84 1931-08-27 14 Programme of drills up to and for weekend Au*. SO Thursday. Auk- 27, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Armoured Car Section. Section Parade 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, "E" (Chinese) Co., Weapon Training and Drill. Friday, Aug. 28. 5 p.m., Malay Drill Mnll, "V" (Malay) Co.. Weapon Training; 5. 1S84 words
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Advertisement197 1931-08-27 14 fill Shrm poo Regularly Kith rutlcur* Soap I'rcccr!r by application* of i 4'nllrura Ointment i? Thui t.valjucnt -.»iil k"rp Ihr Q F'jatpinabeaufcjrcoediilMaiaad y ill-- ii;ii-lhicL and lustrous j! anar- 5.i li So*-. o;mi.-M «nH V, jir np*w i».]tir.t. h.-vi .Mnllrr V l-.-ipp. CW.Iht.I Luail. J, I. ion jf 1_ i:197 words
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Advertisement82 1931-08-27 14 r*- -4m Of proposing? felt Bhy and afraid FRAMROZ |H 1 COMPANY, SM^\J 135, Tcluk Ayer Street. \£B^ Do You Want to HIRE A Ceiling FanP If so ASK FOR A CROMPTON These can be obtained from the Municipal Electrical Department for $1.50 per month. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED82 words
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Article1262 1931-08-27 15 By Our Motoring Correspondent. Outstanding Development of the Tiddlers (her 100 m.p.h. With v 7 h.n. Car I A British JSew-Conter The 11.7 Alia. ONE of the nu.st outstanding aevelopments in the motor world > f recent been the baby" type of car, iwith its nominal 71,262 words
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Article885 1931-08-27 15 Distance Required To Come to a Halt. FjH'ERY motor manufacturer (rives the speed his cars will travel on top and indirect gears. No catalogue, however states in how many fee* at the speed* given ran the cars be brought to a halt. It is fax more885 words
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Article53 1931-08-27 15 IN America several automobile manufacturers are fitting wireless sets as part o' their standard equipment. The outfits are >»id to operate perfectly. In England several saloon models are fitted with an electric fan. which is driven off the batteries and only takes a small amount of current. The53 words
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Article, Illustration34 1931-08-27 15 The mobile police, to «hich l.ondor.T* have now becomr no acrugtomrd. They uic B.S.A. solo and sidecar machine, but have recently put in aue some Matchless outfits as well.34 words
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Article339 1931-08-27 15 The Brooklands Relay Race. DRITAIN'S first long-distance motor relay race produced a thrilling contest at Brooklanris. The race was among teams of three, ench driver covering thirty laps, so that the total distance was ninety laps nearly 250 miles. All the twentytwo teams entered came to the line.339 words
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Article85 1931-08-27 15 HOW keen competition has been during the development and growth of the automobile industry of T.S.A. is illustrated in S striking mannrr by the efforts of an American publication to compile a list of the different automobiles that have been marke'ed in U.S.A. sinn- the inception of85 words
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Article188 1931-08-27 15 The Effect on Petrol Consumption. A RECENT journey by a London motor writer from London to Torquay a matter of 193 miles the whole of the way against a very strong headwind, went to show that the effect of windage on petrol consumption was not so great188 words
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Article548 1931-08-27 15 A Famous Racing Driver's Views. IS each year goes by automobile manufacturers appear to be studying more and more closely the outward appearance of the cars which they place on the market. They realise that appearance does count for a great deal, and that they I must548 words
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Article331 1931-08-27 15 Australians to Compete Next Year. A party *of Australian motorist! who will leave Melbourne next nvmth on an overland tour t" Great Britain through the East Indies and Asia have applici for entrance to the .Monte Curio rally in January next, accord in k to the leader331 words
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Article187 1931-08-27 15 AREMARKABLK plan for the production of a pum ture-proof motor-cai tyre is disclosed in u patent recently isucd by the British Patent OHice to a South American inventor. This patent provides for the i ('placement of tinordinary inner tube with a very large number <>r small, hollow airtifthi187 words
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Article125 1931-08-27 15 DRIVING a standard stock model De. Soto Six sedan, C. B. ("Chick" > Murray, a well-known A i.erican race driver," recently established what sidercd that most remarkable economy record ever made with an automobile in the city of New York. Driving 503.7 miles over a route confined to125 words
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Advertisement76 1931-08-27 15 Those experienced drivers who get the best out of j^jHjg S their cars invariably use npW-'efflWJ^n?anfe su. uuoc w^bOPGEW \ij« f 3fi Loooa TB lodge urn f "-*Js i" Amarican itv.ad lor Modal "A" »mall ha«agon. F ord. »lc. ItODGd f Stockists Eastern Auto Co. Cuan Hoe p^_L'i>^ jy sC76 words
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Article654 1931-08-27 16 Bekoh Station-Master Cros£-Examined. One of the principal witnesses for the j on-master of Bekoh, ■sipnment of damar with which three railway charged with tmgmj, was severely cros.- -examined by counsel for :iy when the hearing nthraad and adjourned. The accused are M. Tamhoo, N. Kandiah, and Han654 words
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Article79 1931-08-27 16 Communist Literature And Its Penalties. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Auc 26. That Communism has penetrated to the outlying districts of SelRnpror is shown by the appearance in the dock at the Sclangor Assizes of two Chinese who were caught i.1 the act (of distributing r.oditious79 words
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Article75 1931-08-27 16 Two Men in Flight Fall Into A Drain. The ambulance was called to ten cases yesterday. Two Chinese were chased by a bull near the Kandang Kerbau market. In their flight, they fell into a drain, sustaining minor injuries. The bull was subsequently caught. A 14-year-old Chinese75 words
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Article80 1931-08-27 16 The rule forbidding a car to be drawn up to the side of the road facinjr the oncDminK traffic, which necessitates a diagonal crossing of the road has been extended to parts of Orchard Road. The stretches of the road affected are between Dhoby Ghaut and Tank80 words
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Article141 1931-08-27 16 Widow's Claim for Return Of Her Daughter. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 27. The case began in the Supreme Court here this morning in which Chew Ghaik Khim, widow of Yeap Swee Lin. claim? the return of her nine-year-old daughter from Li.n Tck Soon to141 words
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Article107 1931-08-27 16 Klang Chinese Maternity Hospital Report. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Aug. 26. The annual general meetinu: of the Chinese Maternity Hospital Association will be held in Klang on Sept. 2. During the year the hospital received an anonymous donation of S2.R00. Dr. V. Ansley Young, the honorary107 words
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Article102 1931-08-27 16 Revenue Rs. 3,29,00,000 Less Than Last Year. Simla, July 27. The total approximate gross earnings of all State-owned railways for the week erded July 11, amounted to Rs. 153 lakhs. Us. 2 lakhs less than the figures for last week and Rs. 3 lakhs less than the102 words
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Article46 1931-08-27 16 Bullock Cart Driver Detained. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Aug. M. A cyclist who was in collision with a bullock cart in Knmpong Java Road here was badly injured and died later. The driver of the bullock cart has been detained by the police.46 words
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Article37 1931-08-27 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 27. A daughter has been born to Prince and Princess Chumbhot. Prince Chumbhot is the son of H.R.H. Prince Paribatra of Nagor Svarjra, the present Regent of JSiam.37 words
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Article26 1931-08-27 16 Eight thousand cases of rubber for America were shipped on board the Javanese Prince, fw which Harper, Gilfillan and Co. are agents, at Port Swettenham yesterday.26 words
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Article35 1931-08-27 16 The members of the Straits Chinese Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society will give a performance at the GreW World, Khn Seng Road, on Saturday, starting at 8.30 p.m. Prio<-s will be $1 and 00 cents.35 words
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Article540 1931-08-27 16 Charge Against Sir Robert Gower Dismissed. After hearing further stories of the disturbances at the annual meeting of '.he RtS.P.O.A., the Bow Street manisLrate dismiss! the 'Ummons against Sir Robert Gower, the chairman of tho society. Mr. Alasdair Alpin MacCregor, an author, who was ejected from the540 words
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Article241 1931-08-27 16 Dilapidation Overtakes Restoration. It is seriously asserted that the condition of Cologne Cathedral n growing so dangerous that it might possibly be necessary to close it for the safety of the public; and eventually, if thorough-going renovations cannot be made, the complete removal of the Cathedral might have241 words
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Article105 1931-08-27 16 Gogate's Statement to The Magistrate. Poona, Aug. 11. "I have nothing to state to this Cotirt" saW the accused, Gbtffrte', to the magistrate, when asked to make Ms statemunt today at the close of the evidence for the prosecution in connection with the attempt to shoot the105 words
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Advertisement125 1931-08-27 16 Selected, blended and packet) by exports from the choicest leaves grown on high elevation proprietary estates in Ceylon, GOLD LEAF today h lands supreme as the Best Ceylon Tea in packet form. Put Quality first when buy ing Tea. Of all dealers. Sole Agents F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ, LTD. SINGAPORE and125 words
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Advertisement177 1931-08-27 16 HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE CHAMPAGNE Obtainable MSm^ Retail at aii Ifumm Stores CntM»6"< ■Monopoly n OtO TO" >.l «»mi Sole Agents: HENRY WAUGH Co., Ltd. JUST LOOK f lWin\ What a lovely shine with J\ I //W^? ;hat wonderful MANSION Jj\\ y^ vT ft is so easy to use, whilst W// B177 words
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Article5077 1931-08-27 17 111-Fortune Dogs New Zealand In Second Test BRITISH ATHLETES 1 VICTORY IN FRANCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Timfs Okkk k, t Street, Aug. 4. With the second Kngland-Ncw Zealand cricket. Test match al the Oval, the Services Athletic Championship meeting at Stamford Bridge, the Goodwood race5,077 words
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Advertisement156 1931-08-27 17 KEEP YOUR YOUTH! j Clinical tests have shown thai a course of PHVLLOSAN makes a person o! forty years and over as lull ol •nerjy and vitality as a young man. This is becamse PHYLLOSAN is the natural basic substance ot all vital and physical energy." It r«invicorates the blood,156 words
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Advertisement222 1931-08-27 17 FOR 12 WRAPPERS fLARGt Sl/r 2 1 WRAPPiRS vSMALL SIZE) More FREE GIFTS! FOR 12 Wincarnis wrappers Clarke size) or 24 wrappers (small size) these beautiful, useful, expensive gifts Now there it greater inducement than evur to take Wincarnis, The Wine of Life. Good health that's worth taking Win- A^fe\222 words
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Article366 1931-08-27 18 Alleged Plot to Destroy Them. Canton, Aug. 2. Swift action and the execution of the ringleader followed the unearthing of a plot by Nanking followers to burn the hangars and machines at the Taishatau flying field. The plot had been suspected for some time and when Koo Siang-ying,366 words
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Article45 1931-08-27 18 Taiyuan, Aur. 12. The Taiyuan arsenal is working day 1 and night turning out arms and amurjni- tion for the Shansi troops. General Hsu Yung-chang, the acting Governor of Shansi, states it is for the i ultimate suppression of bandits in the province.45 words
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Article259 1931-08-27 18 POLICE KEPT IN CUSTODY." Kidnapped by British Fishermen. A remarkable story of two Irish Bailee betag 'kidnapped" by fishermen (Old when the Fk-etwood .steam trawler Nettk reached her home port. The crew stated that while fishing off the Donegal coast a small boat approached containing three men, two women, and259 words
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Article117 1931-08-27 18 Novel Suggestion by Anton Lang. Those who have resolutely refined to believe that Ol.erummergau had heroine tnlirelj commercialised in spirit will be glad to hear that the jubilee year, 1934, is likely to be celebrated in different fashion from the .proposed repetition of the Pa- ion Play,117 words
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Advertisement27 1931-08-27 18 m Mm MM If m aam •HIJMBER HILLMAKuse and OJficiidlii Tkcommond— thefmdud ofunAUWdkh Tim. < ASTROL MOTOR OIL C. C. WAKEFIELD CO. LTD. (All-British fiim). Singapore and Pcnang.27 words
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Advertisement162 1931-08-27 18 STYLE Inherent in the Preach is the gift to appreciate and create style a j;ift that has niade Paris the cradle of fashion and imbued the Citroen buildirs wr.h just that discrimination to impart t.) the C 6 line:; of individual 1) au'.y anl gtaee. Thus appearance, cs well as162 words
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Article1253 1931-08-27 19 PENANG LETTER. A Railway Speed-Up— Ship To Shore TelephonesFuneral Tom-Toms May Be Abolished— Rice Prices Rise— More About The Showman's Grave" And The Inroads Of Talkies Attracting the Tourist Why Malacca Canes Are Dear. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 24. In the near future1,253 words
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Article158 1931-08-27 19 Successful R.A.F. Tests With New Device. A new form of bomb release gear has been successfully tested by the Royal Air Force, and may be standardised throughout the Service. The. advantages claimed for the new release are instantaneous operation, elimination of manual effort on the part of the158 words
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Article104 1931-08-27 19 Scottish Mountain to Be "Blown Up." Preparation!: are being made at Bonawe quarries, near Oban, for firing a blast of ten tons of explosives. Probably this is the largest blast ever tired in Scotland. A powder shaft has been sunk, aftei a year's work, in the104 words
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Article396 1931-08-27 19 Girl of 17 Married Over Anvil. A yountr couple's elopement to Greina Green, their marriage over the blacksmith's, anvil, and return ot Gateshead, their home, as a married couple were features of a romance which has undergone a startling sequel. "My girl is only 17, and needed396 words
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Article180 1931-08-27 19 Huge Deposits in Yeung Kong District. Hong Kong, Aug. 12. Realising the important position that mineral deposits hold in the country's wealth, Mr. Woo Kai-yn, the Commissioner of Reconstruction, has, since his assumption of office, notified all magistrates within the province to pay particular attention to possible180 words
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Article177 1931-08-27 19 Notorious Bandit Chu Te Reported Shot. Nanchang, Aug. •>. Four Government divisions under Generals Chen Cheng (14th division), Lo Cho-ying (11th), Chao Kuan-tao (6th) and Wei Li-huang (10th) are jointly attacking Juichin, the stronghold of the Reds in south-eastern Kiangsi. Government planes have been dispatched to assist in177 words
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Article75 1931-08-27 19 Grouse Served at London Hotels. London, Aug. 12. London hotels are serving for lunch today (She first fruits of the sportsmen who were early astir to inaugurate "the Glorious Twelfth (the opening of the grouse-shooting season) and whose first begti were rushed to London by air. Afl the75 words
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Advertisement115 1931-08-27 19 ifPHOLIJHfIIJ For many years Johnnie Walker has held a reputation for fine whisky. This reputation is cherished, the quality that made it carefully maintained. The blend that is chiefly responsible for Johnnie Walker's popularity is Johnnie Walker "Red Label." Therefore, no Red Label leaves Kilmarnock which is not as good115 words
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Advertisement139 1931-08-27 19 FURTHER REDUCTIONS TO MEET SLUMP EXIGENCIES The World's Finest Small Car "THE TRIUMPH SUPER SEVEN" and The Best Small Car Bargain in the World. United Engineers Limited. (Incorporated in the Strait* Settlement*.) SINGAPORE— BRANCHES. j PORTABLE RADIO I TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT A complete, yet extremely compact and portable, radio ♦•■ifthone transmitting139 words
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Article, Illustration210 1931-08-27 20 PRINCKSS AS GODMOTHER Princess Ingrid of Sweden arriving at St. Margaret*! Westminster to attend the christening, as godmother, of the bahy son of Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Loel Guinness. (Central Press.) ARCHERY IN THE FOREST OF ARDEN An archer, in picturesque attire, nlxiut to210 words
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Advertisement65 1931-08-27 20 OCEAN I MOTOR POLICIES r j It is Coming to the j i The Greatest Aerial Film Ever Made i i thb bio Thrillncrwmimir flolumoia I HH JThe Picture of 1000 Thrills j It ran 8 weeks at the LONDON TIVOLI. j i i THRILLS, j THRILLS and yet morej65 words
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Advertisement17 1931-08-27 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUAKANTEE CORPORATION. LTD. dnriirporati'il in Great Britain) llrad (Man (or Malaya I SINGAPORE.17 words
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