The Straits Times, 31 October 1931
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Title Section39 1931-10-31 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTUBY.] THE LARGEST r AND MOST, INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MAtTAYA* RICE 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1931. 20 PAGES. The Straits Times PRICE 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1931. 20 PA39 words
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Advertisement330 1931-10-31 1 »ORC 9 78. CECIL ST. ITHONI |1 11 Tm 1 Tonight 9.15 P'THE LOVE I WALTZ I Featuring LILLIAN HARVEY. J Phone 5261-2. a^aaßßßßßßaai mwm ■>■«■ ibbmmbi^bbb ■>>■> ■^a^ aß m^Bß^Bai aa*^ ■>■■■■ amMi*aßß«^B^ mm MBmaßßß^Baaaaßma MIW tmmmmm^ aaaa i^b^b^bVß^b^bM mm !»««>■«■>■ «^b^b^b^»» YOU NEED NOT BE AN EXPERT i330 words
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Advertisement123 1931-10-31 1 ■■VJtWI kVaVfOi MJi HTV ferrlVflE SoQ3J i f PROVISIONS. NEW SHIPMENTS RECEIVED. All New Stocks are being Retailed at the OLD Prices. ROBINSOM CCLTE). SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. FINEST SUPPLIES NOW AVAILABLE— FRESH DAIRY FED PORK FROM OUR BUKIT TIMAH FARM. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. ORCHAF? ROAD SUB DEPOTS. ROBERT123 words
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Advertisement13 1931-10-31 1 fW'T" "JK t^nSHH^I^HHB^KSP^^^ i "the love waltz Featuring LILLIAN HARVEY. J Phone 5261-2.13 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement495 1931-10-31 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA I AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDKP. CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVEP.NMENT, LONDON AND FAX EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Due Spore. RAJPUTANA 17,000 Oct. 31 KHIVA ».fK)O Nov.495 words
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Advertisement759 1931-10-31 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. <?#JPPON YUSEN KAIStfA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlrslioroujrh. Vessels. Tonnage. Due. Sail. I KATORI MARU 10,000 Nov. 5 0 KASHIMA MARU 10,:>00 Nov. 19 20 X YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 Dec. 8 9 HAKONE MARU 10,500 Dec. 16 17 SUWA MARU 10,700 Dec. 31 Jan.759 words
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Advertisement480 1931-10-31 2 BURNS PfflLP 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 tbe s.s. MANGOLA (3,352 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins480 words
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Advertisement631 1931-10-31 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Inco.porated in Denmark). Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. To GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and COPENHAGEN. Leave. Spore. Penang. M.s. FIONIA Nov. 4 Not. 6 nu. ALSIA Not. 25 Nov. 27 m.s. JUTLANDIA Dec. 23 Dec. 25 ra.s. LALANDIA Jan. 6 Jan. R m.s. MEONIA631 words
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Advertisement627 1931-10-31 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON and NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.627 words
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Advertisement444 1931-10-31 2 SIAM STEAM NAVIGATm CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam.j BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Ki'lantan, Tnbai, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Sincora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Taku, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival. Departure VALAYA Nov. 1 Nov. 4 PRACHATIPOK Nov. 8 Nov. 11 SUDDIL-YDIB Nov. II Nov. 18 These vessels nre fitted throughout with444 words
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Advertisement551 1931-10-31 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points from Hong Kong. San Franci-co and Los Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN MOUNTAIN sails from Hong Kong Hot. SI San Francisco and Portland. S.S.551 words
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Advertisement532 1931-10-31 3 IK>LLAR 9TEAMBHIP LINE >J»d AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SINGAPORE, PENANG COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore. Spore. Penang. PRES. GARFIELD Nov. 9 Not. 12 Not. 14 PRES. POLK Not. 23 Not. 26 Not. 28 IRES. ADAMS Dec. 7 Dec. 10532 words
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Advertisement568 1931-10-31 3 ELLERMAN J& BUCRNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) ELLERMAN LINE. Passenger and Freight Services to UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENT. Via Ports and Suei CanaL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Due Spore. U CITY OF NORWICH Nov. 26 HOMEWARDS. t.s CITY OF KHIOS for Havre. L'don, R'dam568 words
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Advertisement384 1931-10-31 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised C 3.000.000 Capital Subscribed 1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666,845 Capital paid up 1,050,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq, J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford,384 words
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Advertisement566 1931-10-31 3 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Ks tab 11 shed at Annterdass 1824). PAID UP CAPITAL fl. 80.050.000 (about £6,668,000) STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 40,015,000 (about £3^35,000). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUB. HXAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES: Bandoeng Weltevreden Rangoon Bandjermasin Kota-Radja Semarang566 words
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Advertisement497 1931-10-31 3 I NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 1863 at Amsterdsm. Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000.000 (about £8,500,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 55.UU0.000 (about £4,600,000). Reserves Glds. 2'.).1i)0.ii07 (about £2.432,000). HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS RKJLNCHES: BATAVIA: Head Office for Dutch East Indies. KOBE: Head Office for China and497 words
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Advertisement756 1931-10-31 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven word* to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents per line per insertion with: A minimum of one dollar per insertion. Advertisements will be accepted op to 10 a.m. on the day of issue. A fee of 25 cents756 words
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Advertisement660 1931-10-31 4 BOARD-RESIDENCE. A FEW vacancies occur, No. 7, Institution dill. Rates Reduced. AIRY ROOMS, verandah, bath. European family. Cheap. 258, Orchard Road. NEWTON GRANGE Newton Road. SUPERIOR BOARD RESIDENCE from $100 mcl. Separate b.-room.s. Tenniit Office Transport Phone 316». HOUSES. FLATS TO LET TO LET, 24, Meyer Rd. Apply within. UNFURNISHED660 words
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Advertisement564 1931-10-31 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, shops at Grosvenor Hotel Bldg. OFFICES TO LET, 24-B, Battery Boad, 2nd floor. Apply Gutbrie ft Co., Ltd. TO LET SHOP, PLAT, Amber Mansions. Apply Spore Building Corp., C 4, Market St. TO LET, OFFICES at 4, Prince Street, top floor and No. 22,564 words
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Advertisement477 1931-10-31 4 FOR SALE PICTURES, Tanslin Lido. Art Studio, 87, ■Jclegie Rd. (nr. Casket Co.J»> CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Call and see the inexpensive display at The Gift Shop 9, Arcade. OLD MALAYAN STATES stamps for sale an approval. Apply Iyer, 161, Tank Rd., Spore. CAMERA ZEISS LENS, film pack, 9 x 12 cm.,477 words
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Advertisement541 1931-10-31 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given, that I have sold my business, styled Arthur Fuhrmann 15. Raffles Chambers, to Tan Tay Jian and Lim Peck Sing as from Oct. 20, 1931, and I am not responsible for debts incurred thereafter. ARTHUR FUHRMANN, Manufacturers' Representative. NOTICE Messrs. Craig Co., Ltd.,541 words
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Advertisement580 1931-10-31 4 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE of freehold and lea-rhold Singapore properties. At Messrs. Cheoncr Koon Senpr Co.'* saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, November -I. at 2.30 p.m. ESTATES OF RAPHAEL IXIAS SASSOON AND ELI AS RAPHAEL SASSOON, DECEASED. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and shopouse dwellings known as Nos.580 words
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Article286 1931-10-31 5 Thousands Now Suffering In Honan. Kaifeng, Oct. 8. In view of a terrible outbreak of bubonic plegue and malaria in Honan, the provincial authorities have decided to organise a plague-prevention bureau here to check the epidemic. Reports reaching here from different parts of Honan indicate thai m- re286 words
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Article33 1931-10-31 5 Lord and Lady Clarendon Become Victims. Lord Clarendon, the Governor-Oeneral of South Africa, ur.d La«iy Clarendon, who recently returned from a shooting trip in Swaziland, are both confined to bed with malaria.33 words
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Advertisement418 1931-10-31 5 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL y Sunday. November 1, 9.30 p.m. y ORCHESTRAL CONCERT BY gX* MONIA LITTER and HIS «*\CV ORCHESTRA. S \S^ grill /s& y' X ,O^ V y CABARET v\> sd? /Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9.45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6.30 p.m. 0 V yS MANY NEW iTEMS BY Mm418 words
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Advertisement373 1931-10-31 5 HOTELS Capitol Restaurant TONIGHT'S SPECIAL! ROAST PHEASANT With Green Peas and German Potatoes $1.50 'Phone 4906 for Table Reservation. MALAYA'S FINEST-APPOINTED RESTAURANT. While in Calcutta stay at GREAT EASTERN HOTEL STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. Situated in the most fashionable and healthiest part in the City. It overlooks Government House, and is within373 words
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Advertisement99 1931-10-31 5 RAFFLES HOTEL Sunday, November 1, at 9.30 p.m. Monia Litter and His Concert Orchestra." OVERTURE "Freysehutz" C. von. Weber OPERA FANTASY "Samson and Delila Saint Saens INTERVAL HEBREW MELODY J. Achron SUITE "Hcrgamafciue" C. Debussy (a) Prelude (b) Menuet (c) Clair Dc Lune (d) Passepied. INTERVAL SECOND HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY F.99 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous140 1931-10-31 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle > »M \im \*m \m mk ii ip_ mi ffoyi Mil t :■.■.■•■■■'.< ~W~m* m IZSZ W^^.w il** MM l__ "~I~I~BH' "IIIZIZ (CLUES.) ACROSS. 1. Platform l" c I' LYuTe 16^ S Mealed IS S£S5 S P^e..er Ifi' Knob, 29 Rodt;nt K- 3 id. y g !ggin"140 words
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Article, Illustration3649 1931-10-31 6 Central Malaya And Ocean Shipping When Steamers Called At Klang Port Sivettenham's History A Fight With Mud And Fever The White Man 9 s Triumph Funnels Above Mangrove Stvamps The Modern Restlwuse. (By Our Kuala Lumpur Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 30. PRESUMABLY we shall3,649 words
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Advertisement242 1931-10-31 6 KUALA LUMPUR TALKIES. I AT THE I AT THE PRINCE'S COLISEUM ('Phone 2750). ('Phone 2578). TONIGHT and TOMORROW (oumkm i\<. i'aramol-nt-s mighty DHAMA TOMORROW (Sunday) DISHONORED i IxIVERSA! s STARRS "VIRTUOUS MARLENE DIETRICH HUSBAND" J Wilh KI.I.IOTT NtKtKNT, JEAN ARTIUR. November 3-5. IJKn Y FOX MOVIETONES lIIIAUIOI S HIT I242 words
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Advertisement184 1931-10-31 7 c^ V i\ \T l f* U TT j^^ lUJNlbnl ;||gjg TODAY *fljH' ViWr AND TOMORROW AT 3 1W [U Children Half Price Wji uinj Dynamic, Dashing as ever VV THE ONE AND ONLY VI I DOUGLAS I FAIRBANKS IN Reaching for the Moon WITH Bebe Daniels MBOOK NOW PLANS184 words
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Advertisement149 1931-10-31 7 3lSe>OQ €>€> O€OQOfiPC»'OO OQO9 GO OQO£ immM y■■ 1 1 A Grand New Programme of Outstanding Excellence Commencing at TODAY'S MATINEE 3.15 p.m. 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 x^THE FIRST UFA MUSICAL Comedy Operetta to be screened in Malaya with English Dialogue. "THE LOVE WALTZ With the Beautiful English Film Favourite LILIAN149 words
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Advertisement156 1931-10-31 7 MATINEES TODAY TOMORROW 3.15. PA VILION 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 uADniur !^f nAnUlliU Hl^ PARIS BOUND BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE DARING I IT'S COMING! BOUDOIR DIPLOMAT IT'S GOING TO GIVE YOU THE GREATEST LOVE THRILL OF YOUR LIFE. VICTORIA THEATRE Mrs. G. M. ALFORD WILL PRESENT A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS THE CONSTANT156 words
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Article207 1931-10-31 8 Singapore, Oct. 31. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 7/32 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 3/32 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 1 li London, demand 2/4 London. T.T. 2/3 31 /"32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1100 nom. Hamburg, demand 18S nom. New207 words
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Article160 1931-10-31 8 1 IHaMiri Oct. 31. Gambler 12.00 (Cube No. 1 unpicked).. 16.00 C»pra 5.30 mixed 4.65 Sago flour, Sarawak 2.C0 White Pepper 31.00 Black I'epper 20.00 ivirl Sago 6.00 small 6.00 medium pearl 6.00 Rice, Siam $175 to 255 Saigon $144 to 164 Rangoon $148 to 168 No. 1 of160 words
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Article152 1931-10-31 8 Ships alongside the Wharves or •sport*' U arrive. Gedowa Gate Eatrticf KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Lady Clementi, Lch. Makota, Lighter Barang, Lch. Tamby. M. Lighter Kilat, Thedens, Lch. Lady Evelyn, P.W.D. Hopper 7. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DBT DOCK*. Tanjong Pagar. Albert152 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article635 1931-10-31 8 ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.— 22nd Sunday after Trinity. All Saints Day, Nov. 1. fi.so a.m., Holy Conin. 7.30 a.m., °Matin< 9 a.m.. Holy Comn. Choral I; 10 a.m., Children., Service; 5.30 p.m.. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon; Holy Con. on Mon., Wed. and Friday at 8 a.m., Tues., Thurs. and635 words
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Article22 1931-10-31 8 From China, by Yuensang, due at Singapore daylight tomorrow. From France, by Felix Roussel, due at Singa)K>re 6 a.m. tomorrow.22 words
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Article25 1931-10-31 8 Programme of drills up to and for weekending Nov. 1:—1 Sunday, Nov. 1, 750 a.m., Johnston's Pier, S.K.A. (V), Practice Shoot— Blakan Mati.25 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article439 1931-10-31 8 Issue Vul. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. fl £1 Asam Xumbanf 22/- 23/£1 £1 Austral Malay 18/- 20/5/- 6/- Ayer Hitam Tin 10/3 11/£1 £1 Bangrin Tin 10/9 11/9 1 1 Bantling- Padang 0.05 0.12 1 1 Batu Laves 0.25 0.30 1 1 Bukit Arang 0.30 0.40nom. £1 £1 Burmah Malay439 words
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Article265 1931-10-31 8 Issue al P* Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 A ex. Brick Or.ls. 1.75 2.26n0m. 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.95 2.05 il £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 4.2.6 476 i!,n ri £f? tral Engrine 0.25 0.30 nom. HO M Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 il £1 Con. T. S. T/c l'rcfs.265 words
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Article135 1931-10-31 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. dub. of 1920 rod. 1931-36 103 104 el. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. •t 1001 red. 11*40 $400,000 par. 6% prem. Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. uf 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 par Singapore Municipal 4H p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 95 par135 words
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Article389 1931-10-31 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. At the pres.nt tims the majority of above rubber .hare quotation, are nominal only. Today's Price Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt "Uenby ($1) 0.63 0.75 0.60 0.70 ilor Gajah ($1) 0.40 0.45 0.35 0.45 A. Hitam (*1) 0.75 0.80 0.65 0.75389 words
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Article726 1931-10-31 8 Melbourne and Sydney This Week-End. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday. The list of stations which may be hearJ daily in Malaya is as follows (Singapore time only is given) ALWAYS ON THE AIR. BANDOENG, PLM., 32 metres, 5.10 to 6.30 p.m., recorded music 6.30 to 7726 words
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Article193 1931-10-31 8 Today. Tcmbilahan and Indragiri (Chee Seng I 3 p.;n, Ceylon, Egypt and U.S.A. (Parcels) (Mcncsthtus i 3.30 p.m, Tembilahan and Indragiri (Kokan) 4 p.i.i, Bengkalis and Bagan Si-Api-Api (Toboali) .4 p.ra, Djambi fToba) ..4 p.m. Rhio Killiton, Java and South-West Sumatra, South Kast tor—a, Celebes, Moluccas an,l193 words
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Article44 1931-10-31 8 By S'pore Left London Arrd. Cathay ['atria rairea Sphinx Z. Huygens Kalyan nsulindc Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Sept. 24 Sept. 24 Oct. 2 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 1H Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 3044 words
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Article140 1931-10-31 8 StNGABAOJA, Dut., 2'JO tons, from Bclawan Deli 81-10, lor dock uncertain. PANOKOB, lit it., csv tons, from lugk*k ;;i-10, for Malacca and P. Swettenham 11-10. BAI H. Brit, 573 tons, from Perak 31-10, for Perak 2-11. PASIK, l!ut., 630 tons, from Sourabaya 31-10, for Penang 31-10. MEDUSA, Hrit..140 words
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Advertisement10 1931-10-31 8 TABLE Ttttlh WAT ERS A PRODUCT OF FRASER &NEAVE i/?10 words
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Advertisement36 1931-10-31 8 FOR ALL THINGS RADIO WRITE. PHONE OR CALL TdeuCco tEe/wice, GoCorner Opposite Amber Mansion. Sole Agents and Representatives of the Leading Radio Manufacturers. BBORT WAVE RECEIVERS WIRELESS COMPONENTS Up-Country Orders Executed by Return Post. PHONE 7399.36 words
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Miscellaneous292 1931-10-31 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report, YESTERDAY. 1 r.M. YESTEKDAY. Station*. Temperatur* Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Force. Weather. Max. Hin. fall. thin*, i Humidity. tion. Kedah: P> ln§ h<mri mp h< K^inUn'" U 5 U 85 NNE 15 Overcast Kota Bharu ..79 73 1.41 Nil 95 ENE 10 Drizzle rr.tiKKanu292 words
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Miscellaneous269 1931-10-31 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday, October 31. H. W. 12.69 a.m., 8 ft. 2 in., l?.ll p.m, 9 ft. 3 in. Singapore Boy Scouts' Assn. Jamboree, Anson Rd. Stadium 3.30 p.m. Annual General Meeting, Malayan Orchid Society, 37, Cavanagh Road, 4 p.m. Fancy Dress Ball at Adelphi Hotel in aid269 words
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Article309 1931-10-31 9 ndon Rubber Stocks To Be Up 850 Tons. TIN PRICES REMAIN STEADY. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday. 'oday's Prices Rubber. B s rents per lb. Tin, r>o tons at $64.62 li per picul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber, London, 1", d.. up l-16d. New York, 4</t ct«... unchanged.309 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article552 1931-10-31 9 HOARDS OF WHEAT AND GOLD. Criticisms of U.S. Farm Board. The first of two lectures on The U/ Federal Farm Board" was given by Sydney Gampell at the City of I iidon College on Sept. 28. Sir Herbert .obson, who presided, is a 'director of Loss T. Smyth and Co.,552 words
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Article56 1931-10-31 9 Tone of Market :—Quiet, sellers reserved. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 2%d. per lb. New York -.—Spot Sheet G. cts. 4% per lb. t.S.S. equal to London Standard itandard K.s.s. on Tender Spot November December Jan.-Mar. April-June Buyers. 8% 8% 9 9% Seller 8% 8%56 words
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Article410 1931-10-31 9 Sir Herbert Lawrence On Difficulties Ahead. General the Han. Sir Herbert LawTence, chairman of Vickers and < Vickers-ArmstrongF, and a managing partner of Glyn Mills and Co., speaking at the launch of the two new destroyers, Cygnet and Crescent, at Vickers-Arm- strongs' Barrow yard, referred410 words
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Article177 1931-10-31 9 Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., anJ Reduced, reporl as follows on Oct. 30: Rumour:-, emanating from Amsterdam towards the end of last week severely shook the confidence of the market and prices fell about IVj 'cents. Although these rumours have be?n officially contra Jicted, we believe that the177 words
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Article172 1931-10-31 9 According to cable advice receiver) from Buenos Aires the directors of the Sociedad Anonima Manufactura de Tabacos Piccardo and Gia. Ltda., have approved the annual accounts showing profit for the year of $5,967,940 (Argentine paper dollars), and propose to recommend at the general meeting to be held on172 words
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Article115 1931-10-31 9 Mr. P. J. Burgess, presiding on Sept, 25 at Bunge House, St. Mary Axe, EX., at the annual meeting of the Malay United Rubber Estates, Ltd., said that the fall in the price of rubber had been met by the economies effected, and it was estimated for115 words
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Article246 1931-10-31 9 Directors Report Profit Of $198,863. The directors' report to the shareholders of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., for the twelve months ended Juna 30, 1931, states The profit for the year amounts to $198,863.35, to which has to be added the amount brought forward246 words
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Article620 1931-10-31 9 Bears Cannot Smash Sterling. The Financial News pu) lishes the fol- wise on Sept. 28 from Professor Lionel Robbins, Professor of Economics in the University of London:—n In the present confusion, much nonsense is being talked about the evils of exchange speculations, and certain fallacies are widely prevalent.620 words
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Article556 1931-10-31 9 Favourable Reaction Orders for Britain. Canada has come through without any significant perturbation an historical week, with Great Britain off the gold standard and the general perspectives of world business requiring material readjustment, says an Ottawa message on Sept 28. No marked dislocation of trade or556 words
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Article40 1931-10-31 9 Katu Tin.— S49 hours. 140,000 yard*. 3C7 piculs, estimaed cont $17,000, estimated cost per cubic yard 12.14 cents. Renong Consolidated Tin.— ss7 hours, 227,000 yards, 700 piculs, estimated coit $18,500, estimated cost per cubic yard 8.15 cents.40 words
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Article361 1931-10-31 9 Capital Reorganisation Scheme. The twenty-first annual ordinary general meeting of Sempah Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Sept. 25, at Bungu House, St. Mary Axe, E.C. Mr. E. B. Skinner (the chairman), in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said the net result of the361 words
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Article82 1931-10-31 9 Rugby, Oct. 30. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam, 9 L-16, Athens 320, Bombay Is. 6 l-32d., Berlin 16%, Brussels 27*i, Bucharest 650, Rio 3 13-16, Buenos Aires 33U, Copenhagen 17 :v i, Geneva 19%, Helsingfcrs 1U2, Hong Kong Is. tttd- Lisbon 109%, Madrid 43V,, Milan 1i:», Montreal 4.30, Monte VideoBritish Wireless - 82 words
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Advertisement87 1931-10-31 9 RECORDS. ENGLISH MALAY ARABIC BURMESE 8UNDANESE ...I.',, HINDUSTANI aAMIL AMBONESE SINHALESE and CHILDREN'S POSTCARDS, etc. D. T. LIM CO., 333, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. Freckles SriUman'.FrecHeQeain bleachn them out nhila you sleep. Leave* (he »km «oh and white -the complr.ion Iruh. clear and natural. For 37 yran'thou»and» of uirra have87 words
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Advertisement158 1931-10-31 9 THE ROLLOROY' UUIX-FIUM IAMfcHA Dr. NAGEL'S MASTERPIECE SBB ONLY H4XIXIH. Vot o*lv camera but a HIGH-GRADE INSTRUMENT OF PRECISION T«k«i in Ordinary Standard V«*t-Poek*.t Film and .fives Its Pictun» 1% X IK tafar 4* rents. r*rc»» "lite* with LEITZ ELMAR F/W LENS (Exactly the «arao Lnn as fitted to th«158 words
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Article122 1931-10-31 10 Singapore ADEI.PHI HOTEL.— Poppy Day Fancy Dress Ball. ALHAMBRA.— DougIas Fairbanks and Bebe Daniels in Reaching for the Moon. 6.15— U.15. Phone 6909. CAPITOL.- Lillir.n Harvey in The Love Waltz. 6.15—9.15. Phone 5261-2. EIIROPE HOTEL.— Special Dinner and Dance. GREAT WORLD.— Wayangs, Cinemas, Zoo, Joy Cars and Donkey Rides.122 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary47 1931-10-31 10 SMITH.-On October 31, 1927, at Cheribon, Capt. Thos. Smith, and on Oct. 26, 1930, .it Penane, William James Hayes late master S.S. "Kuchirur," only son of above, beloved father and brother of John Greenfield and Winifred MacLeod. Fidelium Animae per miscricordiam Dei requiescat in pace.47 words
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892 1931-10-31 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 1931. WHY MORE TAXES? In one respect the S.S. Government has scored a notable victory. Its extra duty of 25 cents a gallon on petrol continues to be the subject of a chorus of indignation in which the Municipality is now joining with892 words
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Article880 1931-10-31 10 Willi Aretz - Willi Aretz Houses Built From Waste Products. (By The author of this article is the Inventor of a apccial process, which is being exploited by the Berliner Mtiellvencertungsgescllschaft, and which promises to revolutioninc thr building trade. The value of the invention has been recently tested by880 words
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Article171 1931-10-31 10 Mr. C. O. P. Woodward, of Sime Darby and Co., Kuala Lumpur, has arrived in Singapore on transfer. Capt. H. T. Allwnght, Quartermaster, F.M.S.V.F., is a passenger by the Rajputana due in Singapore today. It is now gazetted that Mr. H. B. Langworthy, A. C. P., has171 words
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Article855 1931-10-31 10 THE COLD STORAGE REPORT. The report ami balance sheet of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., for th<; year ended June oO, 1031, which m issued this morning, makes very pleasintr reading for shareholders. The actual balance sheet, as usual, is not quite M detailed as855 words
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Advertisement163 1931-10-31 10 SWEEPING REDUCTIONS IN OUR PRICES OF HICKORY GOLF CLUBS. IN PERFECT JW WOODS CONDITION £jf AND FAMOI.: NON-RUSTLESS MAKES, ff MtBT AND RI'STLESS RIGHT AND LEFT HAND CLUBS. PRICES FROM $5.00 Each. DON'T FAIL TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF PURCHASING YOUR GOLF CLUBS AT A PRICE NEVER TO BE REPEATED.163 words
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Advertisement146 1931-10-31 10 Columbia Columbia CADET &11 Metal Case ttractive Design utomatic Stop mazing Tone The Wonderful Baby Portable Gramophone $25.00. THE ROBINSON PIANO Company, Limited. SINGAPORE. (Incorporat.d in Hong Konf) BRAND'S ESSENCE OF CHICKEN 99% OF ENGLAND'S DOCTORS PRESCRIBE LOW— LIM.— The engagement is announced between Miss Low Joo Cck Neo third146 words
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875 1931-10-31 11 STILL MORE SIGNS OF A TRADE BOOM IN BRITAIN. BACK TO WORK IN GLASGOW. Eany Industries Again Get Busy. FLOOD OF ORDERS, mediate Effect of The Election Result. London, Oct. 30. ic industrial areas all report that a ite British trade boom is beginning, vcral hundred Glasgow men, who laveBritish Wireless - 875 words
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91 1931-10-31 11 "Secret Agreements" With Mr. MacDonald. Washington, Oct. 31. Flagrant and deliberate misstatcments" is Col. Henry L. Stimson's description of the Naval League's attack on President Hoover's plam for the reduction of naval expenditure. Colonel Stimson declared there was no truth in the Navy League'sReuter - 91 words
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Article63 1931-10-31 11 Effect of East Texas Closing Down. Washington, Oct. 31. Largely owing to the compulsory closing down of the East Texas oil-fields ths daily average production of petroleum in the United States in September was the lowest on record for over five years, namely 2,121,000 barrels, a decreaseReuter - 63 words
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Article60 1931-10-31 11 Makes Attempt on The Cape Town Record. London, Oct. 30. Flying a 120-horse-power Puss Moth aeroplane, The Good Hope," Mips Peggy Salaman, a pretty, fair-haired, 19-ycar-o!d society girl left I.ympne aevbdrome at 11 p.m. today, accompanied hy Mr. Gordon SUtre as navigator and second pilot, on anReuter - 60 words
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Article48 1931-10-31 11 Brazil Refuses to Sell Moscow Coffee. Sao Paulo, Brazil, Oct. 31. Fearing that the Soviet Government might utilise the purchase for dumping on the European markets the Brazilian Coffee Institute refused to negotiate for the sale of 500,000 Mcka of ctffee to the I Soviet. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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38 1931-10-31 11 GERMAN BANK CLOSES Foreign Creditors Hit Heavily. Dusseldorf, Oct. 30. The Hollandsche Credit Bank here h?.s closed its doors owing to credit difficulties. It is stated that foreign creditors are affected to the extent of 6,000,000 marks. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article32 1931-10-31 11 Large Trust Co. Closed By Order. New York, Oct. 30. The Federation Bank Trust Company, with resources of $18,000,000, has been closed by order of the State Banking Commissioner. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article34 1931-10-31 11 King to Attend the Ceremony At the Cenotaph. Rupby, Oct. 30. The King will bo present at th« Armistice Day celebration- at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Nov. 11.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 34 words
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Article470 1931-10-31 11 Shot Two Soldiers? COLONEL STRIPPED OF HIS RANK. Shanghai, Oct. 31. It is understood that the facts in the Thorburn case, set out in a Chinese Note, arc already in the hands of the British Government, which alone can release them for publication. However, it is470 words
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Article69 1931-10-31 11 Adapting It for Use On The Roads. Rugby, Oct. 30. At the Commercial Motor Transport Exhibition,— which opens at Olympia, Condon, next Thursday, nearly every maker cf petrol and steam lorries will be showing a chassis fitted with an oil engine. British motor manufacturers have recently devotedBritish Wireless - 69 words
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Article72 1931-10-31 11 Fresh Effort to Control Gold Standard. Berlin, Oct. 31. With the obiect of assisting the Keichsbank to control the gold standard and reduce the bank note circulation, the Reichsrat has sanctioned the printing of new silver coins having a face valve of 120,000,000 marks. This is inReuter - 72 words
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Article49 1931-10-31 11 To be Received by The King Today. Rugby, Oct. 30. Flight-Lieutenant Stainforth. who established a world's speed record of 407 miles an. hour, an! Flight-Lieutenant Bocthman, who made the ro:ent Schneider Trophy record flight, will be received by the King at Buckingham Palace tomorrow. British Wireless.British Wireless - 49 words
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Article380 1931-10-31 11 The Need for Patience. CHINA'S TRUST STILL IN THE LEAGUE. The following is a translation of a| cable rd:eivql by the Ohinese Consul-.^ General in Singapore from the Ministry U of Foreign Affairs "On Oct. 2C the National Government •f China, in a proclamation to380 words
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Article80 1931-10-31 11 France and U.S.A. Agree To Extend Th^m. London, Oct. 30.' The Bank of England announces that the Bank of France and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York have agree 1 to extend, for a further period of three months, franc and dollar credits amounting approximately to £15,000,00080 words
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Article69 1931-10-31 11 Due to Spin Through Error Of Judgment. London, OcU 30. A verdict of misadventure was returned at the inquest on the Siamese aviator, Second Lieut. Aat Sucharitkul, who was killed while undergoing routine training at the R.A.F aerodrome at Hawkintje, on Oct. 29. Export evidence wai givenReuter - 69 words
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Article92 1931-10-31 11 Economy as the Main Issue Everywhere. Rugby, Oct. uU. Poliir.jv in the municipal elections t.ikcs piace on Monday. The parliamentary elections have overshadowed the local contests hut, in many instances, vigorous campaigns are being conducted by the opposing parties. In the province.-, one-third of the membership 'cf theBritish Wireless - 92 words
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Article40 1931-10-31 11 Bermuda's £500 Gift to British Honduras. Rugby, Oct. 30. Ths CMonial Secretary has heard from the Governor of Bermuda that the legialature there has voted :£6OO for the relief of hurricane disaster victims in British Honduras.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 40 words
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Article159 1931-10-31 11 Pahang Consolidated Claim Dismissed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 31. Judgment in favour of the defendants was given this morning in the Pahang Consolidated litigation. In this case the Pahang Consolidated Company Ltd., whose tin mine 3 near Kuantan, Pahang, are the largest159 words
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Article124 1931-10-31 11 Terrorist Connected With Former Crime. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Oct 30. The man who shot and wounded Mr. E. Villiers, president of the European Association, in his office yesterday, has been identified by the police as Bimal Has Gupta, a Hindu wanted in conncctKn with the murder124 words
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Article118 1931-10-31 11 Railwaymen and Mr. J. H. Thomas. London, Oct. 30. Despite an impassioned hour and a 'half's appeal by Mr. J. H. Thomas, Colonial Secretary, the National Union of Railwaymen delegates overwhelmingly decided to endorse the executive's decision to withdraw his pension. Mr. Thomas was received in stra:ned silence.Reuter - 118 words
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Article65 1931-10-31 11 Decline in U.S. Notes In Circulation. N'cw Yak, Oct. 30. An improvement in the general financiaj situation in the United States is revealed by the fact that the Federal Reserve Board, for the first time since the middle of the summer, records a decrease iast track in theReuter - 65 words
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Article91 1931-10-31 11 Now Fast Ousting The Steamships. Rugby, Oct. 30. The increased use made of motor vessels is shown by Lloyd's Register returns of the world's merchant shipping under construction. The proportion has increased by 50 per cent, within the last year and now stands at 60 per cent, ofBritish Wireless - 91 words
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Article131 1931-10-31 11 Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. The annual report of the directors of th» Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., isrued today, shown a profit for the year ended June 30, of $198,863, to which has to b« added the sum of $78,588, brought foiward from last year, making131 words
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Article116 1931-10-31 11 Strenuous Efforts To Solve It. LONDON'S OPINION. The Amsterdam Rumour Discredited. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 30. According to well-informed quarters in Gordon the restriction outlook may be summarised a3 follows (1) The Amsterdam rumour that the new Governor-General of the Dutch East Imiies (Jonkheer de116 words
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Article155 1931-10-31 11 Mr. H. F. Coleman And Mrs. Daisy Rodda. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 30. The wedding took place in London yesterday of Mr. H. F. Coleman and Mrs. Daisy Rodda, formerly the wife of Mr. H C. F Rodila, Assistant Commissioner or Police, P.M.S. On April 17155 words
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Article129 1931-10-31 11 FRANCE GERMANY. Short-Term Debts And Reparations. Paris, Oct. 30. Direct Franco-German conversations on reparations and short-term debts are expected to open immediately after the return of the French Prime Minister (M. Laval) to Paris on Monday. The German Ambassador in Paris (Dr. Leopold von Hoesch) has gone to Berlin toReuter - 129 words
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Article74 1931-10-31 11 ON HIS HONEYMOON New York Accountant's Property Seized. New York, Oct. 00. The honeymoon in Mexico City of Russell Sherwood, accountant to Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York, has been rudely disturbed by the Superior Court of New York ordering the seizure of his property, valued at $100,000. Sherwood wasReuter - 74 words
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Article57 1931-10-31 11 To be Contested By Youngest Son. Wilmington, Delaware, Oct. 30. Mr. William Edison, a son by the inventor's first marriaga, has decided to contest his father's will in which he bequeathed most of his estate to the two sons by his second marriage. William s lieges undue influenceReuter - 57 words
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Article50 1931-10-31 11 Syndicate to Buy Up India's Holding. London, Oct. 30. An extraordinary rumour which h circulating in India that a so-called Silver Producers' Syndicate is offering to purchase the bulk of the Government of India's silver holding is strongly discredited by all the bullion houses in Lon lon. Rcuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article5407 1931-10-31 12 Municipal Salaries To Be Cut PRESIDENT ALLEGES BREACH OF FAITH. Intimation was given at a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday of a movement to introduce a temporary cut of ton per cent, in all Municipal employees' wages. The president, on the adjournment, addressed the meeting at length on the5,407 words
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Article102 1931-10-31 12 Maintaining Balance Of Trade by Prohibition. The Hague, Oct. 31 (12.53 a.m.) In view of the influx of imports into Holland, following the suspension of thp gold standard in Great Britain and Scandinavian countries, a Bill has been introiuced into the States General authorising theReuter - 102 words
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Article290 1931-10-31 12 A Pavilion Study of Eternal Triangles. "All the world loves a lover and consequently all the world will probably throng to the Pavilion to witness Paris Bound," for the screen knows few more perfect lovers than Ann Harding and Frederic March. The acting is splendid and, as a290 words
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Article92 1931-10-31 12 Two Chinese Share Fines Totalling $5,500. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 30. There was a sequel to a raid on a Chinese shop in Taiping when excise officers found a large quantity of alleged smuggled matches in the police court when the proprietor of the shop was92 words
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Article78 1931-10-31 12 Alleged Disappearance With Thos. Cook's Money. Search is .-till being made by the police for the qompradore of Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son's Singapore office who disappeared a fortnight ago today with, it is alleged, several thousand dollars belonging to the firm. Tan Tiong Watt, the compradore, was78 words
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Article64 1931-10-31 12 Alleged Jump from Top Floor Of Supreme Court. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 30. An Indian peon employed as a process sever was found today lying unconscious in the Supreme Court grounds badly injured. As the peon had been given notice to leave it is alleged64 words
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Article26 1931-10-31 12 Four Killed By An Explosion. Shanghai, Oct. 31. An explosion occurred at the Tsinan Arsenal on Thursday evening. Four were killed.— Sin Kuo Min.Sin Kuo Min - 26 words
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Article92 1931-10-31 12 The representatives of the Oriental Government Security Life Assurance Co. Ltd. in Malaya are holding- their annual conference and reunion dinner at the Empire Hotel, Kuala Lumpur today. A fancy bazaar in aid of the Chinese Flood Relief Fund will be held at the Miners' Association, Seremban, from Dec. 492 words
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Article217 1931-10-31 12 Many Countries Agree To League Proposal. Washington, Oct. 31 (1.14 a.m.). In accepting the League's proposal for a year's armaments holiday the United States has made the reservation that the undertaking will apply only to construction not at present occurring or contracted for. This leaves the United217 words
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Article255 1931-10-31 12 Grave Differences At Shanghai. Shanghai, Oct. 31. There was a hot debate at the fourth meeting yesterday between the Nanking Canton Peace Delegations concerning I the suggestion made by the Nankin' I spokesman on Thursday, insisting that the Fourth Kuomintang Congress shoulc I discuss the governmental systems. jSin Kuo Min - 255 words
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Article217 1931-10-31 12 Three Days of Mourning In Canton. Hong Kong, Oct. 29. The former chief political official of the National Government at Nanking, Mr. Koo Ying-fan, died at 6 p.m. on Oct. 28, aged 59. He left one son and four daughters. The Canton Government, in honour ofSin Kuo Min - 217 words
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Article62 1931-10-31 12 General Han Fu-chu Takes Strong Action. Shanghai, Oct. 31. General Han Fu-chu has appointed his own men to take over the Government Revenue Offices at Tsinan and the Central Bank there. The decision has created a panic in Shantung.' General Chiang Pci-chen has arrived at Tsinan andSin Kuo Min - 62 words
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Article1069 1931-10-31 12 Manifesto by Chinese In Great Britain. Our London correspondent has forwarded a copy of a Manifesto on the Japanese Invasion of Manchuria which has been issued by the Federation of Chinese organisations in Great Britain. The Federation comprises the London Chinese Association, the East London Overseas Chinese1,069 words
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Article928 1931-10-31 12 Sequel to Festival. MR. W. BARTLEY AS FIRST PRESIDENT. As the result of the meeting he! 1 in the Victoria Memorial Hall last night Singapore has now a properly constituted and organised musical society and if the numbers who attended and the keenness they evinced is any928 words
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Bradman to Stay in Australia.—Training Notes.—Hockey and Football.
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Article555 1931-10-31 13 rThis Morning's Track Training. I (By Our Racing Correspondent.) spite of the inclement weather there a fair gathering at the track this j Hning. The rain that fell during the Hit did not affect the going to any great ■n. 1 track with hurdles well out was555 words
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Article446 1931-10-31 13 Defeat of Johore Team At Jalan Besar. Singapore Malays 3 Johore Malays 0. The earlier showers of rain made the Jalan Besar Stadium ground slippery and ball control difficult and the conditions generally were not conducive to good football but considering these disadvantages a fairly interesting446 words
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Article263 1931-10-31 13 Arsenal' to Entertain Aston Villa. The following games will be played in the English and Scottish Leagues today First Division. Arsenal vs. A«ton Villa. Birmingham vs. Bolton Wand. Blackburn R. vs. Grimsby Town. Blackpool vs. Leicester City. Derby County vs. West Ham Utd. Everton vs. Newcastle Utd. Manchester263 words
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Article59 1931-10-31 13 Al Rivers and Cauliflower Everett ivill figure in the main event in tonight's boxing tournament at the Moonlight Hall, New World. In an amateur bout, Bill Butt will meet G. N. Das, while other bouts will be Joe I-'iamond vs. Georges Tan, Tan Soo Beng Vi-,. Yountr He.ntura59 words
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Article185 1931-10-31 13 Accrington C.C.'s Offer Turned Down. Sydney, Oct. 30. Don Bralman, the Australian wonder batsman, has declined the offer to become a professional for Accrington, a Lancashire League Club, and has signed a twoyears' agreement with three Sydney business groups. Reuter. U,;. iniati, it was rumoured,185 words
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Article84 1931-10-31 13 South African Tourists Fare Badly. Adelaide, Oct. 30. Thfc second match of the South Africans' tour was nfjainst South Australia. When play closed S:uth Australia had lost one wicket for one. The visitors were the first to bat, and they knocked up 175 runs, Christy (who scoredReuter - 84 words
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Article257 1931-10-31 13 L.L.T.C. Tournament. The following were the results of ties played in the L.L.T.C. tournament yest< rday Men's Open Doubles. Dr. de Souza and N. Hay beat R. F. Goodman and I. Abed. 4 fi. 9—7,9 7, 7—5.7 5. R. Smith and D. H. Kleinman beat Clifford and Murdock,257 words
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Article53 1931-10-31 13 Beats World Champion In Unofficial Title Fight. Battling Battalino, the world's featherweight champion, was beaten on points in a ten-round bout at Cincinnati in mail week, by Bushy Graham, of Utica, New York. The title, however, was not at stake. Graham, weighing 9»t. lVilb., was giving away 41b.53 words
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Article906 1931-10-31 13 Greater Interest Than Ever. Apart from the visit of the third Springboks team, greater interest than usual will be taken in the "Rugger" campaign this season, which commenced in mail week with a few matches in Wales, the Midlands, and the West Country, writes C. W. Packlord906 words
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Article65 1931-10-31 13 South Africa's super-athlete in. field events H. B. Hart— has just smashed the world's record for the shot putt. At Kimberley, Hart, who is training diligently for the Los Angeles Olympiad next year, sent the shot over 50 feet no fewer than halfna-dozen times his best effort65 words
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Article293 1931-10-31 13 Connolly's Plucky Effort Against Boy Edge. Harry Connolly, the Highbury flyweight, fought a gallant uphill battle against iBoy Edge, of Birmingham, in one of three 15-round contests at The Ring, in mail week. Connolly was beaten by a good margin of points, but he had the misfortune293 words
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Article150 1931-10-31 13 S.C.C. Tournament. The following ties will be played in the S.C.C. billiards tournament on Monday Championship 350 Up. J. E. Wills v«. A. F. Hunter. A. L. B. Perkins vs. J. W. Jones. A Class Handicap 250 Up. J. A. Dean scr. vs. P. Carmichael owe 125. A. D.150 words
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Article84 1931-10-31 13 Negri vs. Selangor. Negri Sembilan will meet Selangor at Kuala Lumpur thu afternoon. The following arc the selected teams Neg-i Sembilan Blackstock F.wan, Bathgate, Scoular and Priestly Oldridge and Williamson Hughes. Crawford capt.), Forbes, Carlisle, Lewis, Theophilus, Gray and Robey. Selangor W. H. P. Ager A. C. Maxwell, J.84 words
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Article106 1931-10-31 13 Saturday, October 31. Rugby: S.C.C. vs. Islands. Padane; Malacca vs. S.C.C, Malacca; South Johore vs. Gloucester Regt., Johore Bahru. Hockey: Medical College Union v>. Chinese, Y.M.C.A ground; Raffles Colleg- vs. A. PC. Borneo and Bousicad, Kaffirs C'ullocc cround. Badminton: Singapore inter rl ib tournament l)o K ins. S.V.C.106 words
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Article583 1931-10-31 13 Airmen Defeated On Packing. S.R.C. I i R.A.F. 0. The score of 3—o3 0 against the R.A.F. by the S.R.C. in a hockey match on the letter's gTound yesterday was no criterion of the play for, though the home team combined better as a whole, the583 words
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Article240 1931-10-31 13 Raffles College 1 Chinese 1. Raffles College drew with the Chines'! in a fast and interesting hockey match at the College ground yesterday. Unfortunately the game had to be ended about ten minutes befoic time owing to Lad light. The Chine c team as a240 words
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Advertisement60 1931-10-31 13 HisMastersV^ice" RED LABEL RECORDS DRASTICALLY REDUCED Ten years ago two celebrity selections cost $7.50, and what is more, were considered marvellous value at this price. Now you can obtain two celebrity selections for $2.50 at which price they represent. SENSATIONAL VALUE 12 in. Red Label $3.50 10 in. Red Label60 words
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Advertisement94 1931-10-31 13 DOORS OPEN "O AT- T TWT COMMENCES 8.00 P.M. 15 (J A 1 IN (jT 915 P.M. TONIGHT 'O, MAIN EVENT— IO Rounds. "Cauliflower" EVERETT. jtyH (Of the renowned IF.M.S. "Vindictive" now In port) |A 142 lbs. VKKSL'S 142 lbn. AL RIVERS. M i< I (Lightweight Champion of Malaya and94 words
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Article, Illustration1201 1931-10-31 14 Margaret Carlton - Features Of The Autumn D ress Shows Margaret Carlton By Our London Fashion Expert. Basques and Boleros Become Increasingly Popular London, Sept. 30. gPACE last week forbade any mention of the innumerable afternoon frocks that are a particularly interesting feature of the autumn dross shows, for there is still a1,201 words
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Article117 1931-10-31 14 Stains on b;<.k!ri» dishes can be removed by rubbing wilh either salt or a little whitening. Water in flower vases will keep much sweeter if one or two small pieces of charcoal are kept at the bottom of the vase. Well wash the charcoal in clear wator every117 words
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Article, Illustration57 1931-10-31 14 r THE wide cape sleeves of the frock on the left in loganberry red artificial silk crepe tend to accentuate the smaller waist. Plum is a new colour md symmetrical lines are liked as in the frock on the right with crow-over collar with extra large reveri.57 words
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Advertisement612 1931-10-31 14 pure, nun I WWW bfc. I UNIFORM TflJIpr tin atter tin. IB' Every tin of Klim is exactly like the next— in richness, purity and fr €S hness. Klim stays fresh— safe— for weeks after the tin is opened. TRY A TIN TODAY. GETZ BROS. CO., Agents for MALAYA, CHINA612 words
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Article, Illustration587 1931-10-31 15 Hie Best Age To Marry Which Is It? idvice n he Ihoice )f A lusbancl. ■I/HY do we alway want to know a lonian's age when Bne murrics It is because we eel that much cf ier future happines lay depend upon it Ye all long to be appil.; married,587 words
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Article362 1931-10-31 15 'and feels the rhythm of the dance; but she knows nothing of the snares that these I enjoyments cloak, she has yet to learn that I good dancers may make bad husbands and that all that glitters is not gold. Oddeset of Reasons. GIRLS marry at this362 words
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Article, Illustration27 1931-10-31 15 Coming Fashions Cast Their Shadows Before. AT a recent London dress show mannequins posed before an illuminated screen so that the audience should see only the shadows.27 words
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Article, Illustration523 1931-10-31 15 fpWENTY ingenious women have sent "bright ideas" to the International Exhibition of Inventions, which, organised by the Institute of Patentees, has just opened in London. They are competing for medals and money prizes with nearly 400 men inventors, some of whom have sent their523 words
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Advertisement54 1931-10-31 15 i "Hit" Genuine Eau de Cologne and its I n /TV1 fi tt lo 9'>«*«Wrfum«f i f 6f k^tyi allied Toiletries are easily recognized by the <~^ LLIV LI t I LI v\ l CK£N K §5 l s v s J r j¥ Representative Robert Blau (Malaya), Hong Kong54 words
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Article77 1931-10-31 16 Australian Artist to Work In Singapore. Mr. K. Satchel], an artist well known ir. Australia, has arrived in Singapore to join the advertising firm of Masters Ltd. Mr. Satchell has had experience of advertising work both in Australia and England. He is a member of several Australian77 words
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Article147 1931-10-31 16 The Singapore Municipal Health statement for the week ended Oct. 24, gives the total number of deaths as male 111 and female 73. This represents a deathrate of 21.46 per mille, per annum, compared with 21.11 in the preceding week and 29.68 in the corresponding week of last147 words
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Article45 1931-10-31 16 The Negri Sernbilan Government Servants' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., which was formed in 1923 will hold its eighth annual general meeting on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the King George V School hall, Seremban, at 4 p.m. when Mr. E. A. Kenny will preside.45 words
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Advertisement228 1931-10-31 16 THE SEALED CONTAINER BRINGS THE FRAGRANCE '.'ZZ' j /f>j^\ the tea with iO**! l > garden freshness gf?( J^ gf==gj}sF=feft CAMELS add to your rf^S~!sߧ*| enjoyment '^=¥j~- —T m^&{ 1° their mild mellowness and re- tC^J^jriTfriTC'/g freshing fragrance is a subtle *h if am^?*'*' '"1-| quality that only sunshine can228 words
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Article928 1931-10-31 17 MUEL KING HUTTON - Thirty Years Among The Eskimoes MUEL KING HUTTON BY (FOR 25 VICARS MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE ARCTIC RHGIONS) ISOLATED FOR NINE MONTHS A YEAR the few races of the world I^Hhich have not yet succumbed to of civilisation are the < s 1 ii :iilui-. Dwelling on a KA;-';r coastline928 words
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Article243 1931-10-31 17 Eurasian Who Gave False Evidence. A, W. Lewis, the Eurasian who was recently sentenced to three months' simple imprisonment for giving false evidence in a judicial proceeding, was publicly examined yesterday in the Bankruptcy Court t-.efore Mr. Justice Sproule, the acting Chief Justice, Mr. D. H. Tudor, Assistant243 words
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Article464 1931-10-31 17 Mrs. A, Miller's Tales Of Old Singapore. Probably one of the oldest inhabitants of the Colony, Mrs. A. Miller, of 13, Makepeace Road, Singapore, who has lived in Singapore for 81 years, celebrated her 91st. birthday this week. Mrs. Miller when seen by a representative of the464 words
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Article76 1931-10-31 17 Assert Their Country's Right To Self -Government. London, Oct. 15. Women's part in securing freedom for India was discussed at a meeting organised b/ the Women's Committee of the Commonwealth of India League and the London Committee of the Women of India Astsociation. A resolution was adopted,76 words
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Article85 1931-10-31 17 Long Discussion With Moslem Delegation. London, Oct. 16. Mr. Gandhi met the Moslem i.'eligation ■t the Hit/. Hotel at p.m. It is understood that the question of arbitration was dis^-ussi-d yi all its si^picts, but no definite expression of opinion was gi\en. Mr. Gandhi remained85 words
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Article86 1931-10-31 17 Mr. Gandhi Explains Congress Campaign. London, Oct. 16. The Congress campaign against drink ;:r el drugs was explained and defended by Mr. Gandhi in a speech at a temperance meeting at Westminster. Mr. Gandhi expressed the opinion that Prohibition would be "incredibly simple" in India, the sole86 words
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Article41 1931-10-31 17 To Replace Armoured Cars On N. W. Frontier. London, Oct. 16. The Daily Tt'lejrraph'3 military correspondent understands that two armoured tar companies on the North-West Frontier are to have their cars replaced by the latest pattern of light tanks.41 words
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Article29 1931-10-31 17 Mr. Veinon B. Jepson, of 601, Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore, has been authorised to file a specification of an invention for improvement in the manufacture of metal travelling trunk*.29 words
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Article240 1931-10-31 17 Occupation of New Detective Station. That imposing building in Robinson Road the new headquarters of the Singapore Detective Branch and the Chief Police Officer is to be occupied early next month. It is a magnificent structure casting over half a million dollars and Singapore's Scotland Yard240 words
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Article177 1931-10-31 17 Coolie Crushed to Death By Wagons. The following is taken frcm the Straits Times of Oct. 31. 1881:— On Friday, an unfortunate China coolie lost his life at the Telok Ayer Reclamation Works. The locomotive engine \va* returning with seventeen wagone, when one of the coolies attempted177 words
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Article78 1931-10-31 17 Dacoits' Midnight Raid On Village Shop. Chittasrong, Oct. 5. A daring: midnight dacoity is reported from Bhatikhyn?, a village in Hie jurisdiction of the Patiya police station. Twenty-five armed men raided the premises of Messrs. Das Brothers, stationers, tied up one of the inmate, silence 1 two78 words
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Article64 1931-10-31 17 Chinese Sentenced at Negri Assizes. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Scremban, Oct. 2!i. At the Ncgri Scmhilan Afsizes today a Chinese named Lee Heng wa3 sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justice Burton for beins in possession of sa.litious literature at Kuala Sawah. Yesterday another Chinese r<S64 words
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Article58 1931-10-31 17 Two Death Sentences Reduced In Appeal. Rangoon, Oct. 20. The Rangoon High Court delivered judgment today in the Henzada rebellion appeal case. Of the four death sentences, two were confirmed and two were reduced to transportation for life. Of the four sentences of transportation for life, two were58 words
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Article51 1931-10-31 17 Dacoits Kill Two Men And Decamp With Booty. Patna, Oct. 15. A goldsmith, who was carrying a quantity of gold, silver and some money, was attacked on the I'ipritham railway station by a gang of dacoits who decamped with the property. The poldtmith and another man were fatally51 words
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Article50 1931-10-31 17 i The United Chinese Musical Association will stage a play entitled Diamond Cut Diamond at the Moonlight Hall, New World, on Sunday Nov. 8 at U p.m. in addition, the U.C.M.A. saxophone band will render selections from Viennese Nights" and the U.C.M.A. Minstrels, comprising over 40 musicians, will also contribute.50 words
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Advertisement130 1931-10-31 17 A GOOD NAME WE HOLD. Ladies always say SHANGHAI STAB makes 1J to Best Dresses. STYLE, BEAUTY and QUALITY AT LOW COST. We Canard this Good Name ZEALOUSLY RELIRVK THOSE LADIES SE\D YOUR NEXT ORDER TO US. SHANGHAI STAR COMPANY ,<\i> MMMCtIN »ilh nny firm of similar name). IMb Orchard130 words
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Advertisement248 1931-10-31 17 firf c or teinal, renowned JS/kUL Orange Smash which is «wo* MltSmk^ prepared solely from the <^ juice of rich Calif ornian Oranges acts as a charm i in stimulating the jaded rTfcPnlSnl nerves and keeps you in ■p£LLU*jd perfect health. FRAMROZ CO. ®True, it's early to buy the ready-made248 words
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Article1228 1931-10-31 18 FRANK BARDON - FRANK BARDON BY MAKING THE SEA GIVE UP ITS GOLD EARLY in 1917 the White Star Liner Laurentic left Liverpool with 45 tons 1 1' bullion, all in pure gold ingots, which were locked, bolted, and barred inside her| 1 .vmg-room. Off the Irish coast she1,228 words
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Article49 1931-10-31 18 The Barrow Steel Company announce that operations will be resumed shortly, at their works, which have been idle for some months. Two furnaces will be put in operation on smelting iron, and the steel department, v.hich has also been idle for some time, will be restarted.49 words
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Article620 1931-10-31 18 A Year for Cheating Motor Firm. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 30. C. W. Fredericks, who stated that he was an Australian but was born at Penang, was sentenced to 12 months' rigorous imprisonment by the Kuala Lumpur magistrate yesterday for obtaining goods valued at620 words
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Article160 1931-10-31 18 Allahabad Voices A Grievance. Allahabad, Oct. 17. The local Congress Committee is showing great activity in connection with rent remissions in the Allahabad district which they consider inadequate. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, in the course of visits to the villages, the last being to Bara where he addressed a160 words
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Article67 1931-10-31 18 Chief Engineer's Death In Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 30. The death took place today of M.. A. H. Moller, chief engineer of the Siam Steam Navigation Co.'s Bhanurang3i, at the age of 42. Mr. Moller, who was born in Jutland, came to Siam67 words
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Article33 1931-10-31 18 Mr. H. Butcher, nominated by the Association of Engineers, has been appointed an unofficial member of the committee of the Singapore Sailors' Institute in place of Mr. S. Y. Prout who has resigned.33 words
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Letter435 1931-10-31 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times^H Sir, Government clerks throughou I country seem to be obsessed wif^^M thought that they must be calle« Servants and nothing else. Hei Association of Government Clet raised to the dignity of the .1 jH Civil Service Association. In435 words
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Advertisement47 1931-10-31 18 ***** in in nil i i^tCSmit WHOLESOME t lii I TOOTHSOME wK mY somE P"W^!j wrapped in foil. jJ!kjji|T/ N lHß|f FRESH, SWEETS |,A^ 1 I NOURISHIMC. A PLEASURE TO tag JMLJ.TLtS hj[ !(I SWISS MILK 1 y^\ I CHO CO L ATE f C^vJ I CROQUETTES47 words
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Advertisement125 1931-10-31 18 MAKE YOUR DOLLAR CARRY YOU THREE TIMES AS FAR BY PURCHASING A TESTED USED CAR FROM US. HERE ARE A FEW FROM OUR LARGE STOCK. OVERLAND WHIPPET 6 cyl. Saloon in perfect condition ESSEX 6 cyl. Saloon 1930. Condition as new $1,100 DODGE 6 cyl. Tourer. Low mileage, condition as125 words
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Article1282 1931-10-31 19 LETTERS FROM NEW ZEALAND— 3. THE MONTHLY BUDGET ANALYSED. This is the third of a series of articles by a man who spent seventeen years in Malaya and, though concerning New Zealand, they are addressed with particular reference to Malayans, especially thu.se who And retirement drawing1,282 words
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Article116 1931-10-31 19 Flight of Six Miles Upside Down. Flying Officer Bullmore, piloting an Avro aeroplane, has crossed the Firth of Forth in ah upside down position. He climbed to 5,000 ft. over Burntisland, on the Fife coast, and then, inverting his machine, made a fine swoop across the estuary. He116 words
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Article52 1931-10-31 19 Thirty million people, at least, :t is estimated, will have visited the French Colonial Exhibition at Vincennes when it closes on Nov. 15. This will be the first great exhibition, it is said, which will have paid its way and closed with a small balance on the52 words
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Article137 1931-10-31 19 Selling The Telephone In Great Britain. An English "business doctor" who has practised with notable success in the United States is just now "treating" the telephone system in Great Britain. He is Mr. Harold Whitehead, formerly Dean of Commerce af Boston University, who was "called in 11 by137 words
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Article34 1931-10-31 19 There was a well-attended tango tea dance at Goodwood Park Hotel on Tuesday evening when demonstrations were given by Miss Skrine and Miss Ward. There will be another dance at 6.30 p.m. next Tuesday.34 words
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Advertisement405 1931-10-31 19 Sucker! Tiny mosquiNws kill more men V_ J^ llui. all tin- wild lii-aatu put Utgrlher. Yellow fev<-r, malaria und othrr deadly ilk follow in their wake. Don't let lUcin touch your loved oues. Spray Hit. Flit is deadly to flies, mosquitoes, fleas, moths, anu, roarhvs, bed bugs, and tlnii iv^.405 words
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Advertisement121 1931-10-31 19 Ten British Engine Makers i$ Approve -Stream-Line' T '^B Filter. r^l^Jy REMOVES ALL IMPURITIES FROM USED OIL— AND ENABLES THE LUBRICANT TO BE USED TIME AND TIME AGAI N WITNESS A DEMONSTRATION IN OUR POWER STATION. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) SINGAPORE. BIG-GAME SHOOTING IS ALWAYS A121 words
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Article, Illustration185 1931-10-31 20 Milan Cathedral In Miniature: Novel Exhibition. MODEL OF MILAN CATHEDRAL One of the most remarkable exhibits at the Inventions' Exhibition at the Central Hall, Westminster, was the model of Milan Cathedral, made by Richard Old from 8,000 pieces, which took live years to build. The cathedral has 126 spires. (Planet185 words
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Advertisement16 1931-10-31 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUAKANTD CORPORATION. LTD. llncorpo-atcct in Croat Britain) Hrad OffiVi- for Malaya SINGAPORE.16 words