The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 February 1930
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Title Section11 1930-02-12 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1930. NO. 2,21811 words
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Article193 1930-02-12 1 \I)KK>. C dementfi Arrival 97 ference Delays 97 station Bttea 98 nd Comment 98 n iTa] Conference 98 Skies EOT British Trade 98 tTEBS TO THE EDITOR. ..ir Coincidence 106 .m I VM> lOIRT NEWS. Sir Henry Gompert/ 93 Defamation Oi Character 112 Oi Watches PUBde 101 Si nt<193 words
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Article117 1930-02-12 1 EX CHANGE RATES. 4 months' sight 23 ***** I 3 month? sight 213 7jB m days' sight 2 3 13)16 30 days' sight 2 3 25 32 demand 2;3 3|4 Lund.r.. T.T. 2|3 11|16 and Paris, demand 1430 trg. demand 234 rk, demand 56^ and Sourabaya, demand 139% rang, demand117 words
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Article48 1930-02-12 1 f cards were taken out for the Febthly Medal and the following were Xt cards returned: Ibsen 73 6 67 81 12 69 sweep on Saturday was divided B Gibson 35 3 32 and H. Morris i WM won on Sunday by A. F. Dale48 words
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Article83 1930-02-12 1 I Sultan of Perak's son, who went to ■nc time ago for his education, is I -d. where he has entered Balliol Cok of Messrs. Gammon and Hall Ipoh is shortly proceeding on mn and is succeeded by Mr. H. S. '•■!'<■' arrived, will be interested to learn that C.83 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article111 1930-02-12 1 CARRUTHERS.— At Batu Gajah, Perak, on February 3, to Clairette, wife of J F. M. Carruthers. Sungei Reyla Estate, Sungei Siput, a son. TEALE. Jan. 8. at Farnborough. Kent, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Alan Teale, son. FERGUSON— At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on February 7. to Rev.111 words
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Article49 1930-02-12 1 SKELTON -COOMBS— At St. George's Church. Penang. on February 3. 1930. by the Rev. Keppel Grjnier. John Edward Skelton. of tlantau. Negri Sembilan, eldest son of John Skelton and Mrs. Skelton. of Plymouth. Devon, to Lylie Alexandra, only daughter of Richard Coombs and Mrs. Coombs of Plymouth. Devon.49 words
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Article35 1930-02-12 1 CHENG— T. C. Cheng, age 41. at the General Hospital. Singapore, on Saturday. Feb 3th. Deeply regretted. YOONG Augustine Yoong. late of Perak River Hydro-Electric Co. Ltd., on Feb. 2nd. 1930. Age 26 years.35 words
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Article456 1930-02-12 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to January 16th. arrived by P. and O. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday. The event ot the week was the arrival of the new Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi. and all sections of the community456 words
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Article124 1930-02-12 1 The January issue of British Malaya, the magazine of the ABM., publishes a facsimile of the message from Sir Cecil Clementi m reply to the telegram conveying the Association's congratulations upon his appointment to Malaya. "It is a gr*at encouragement to me to undertake my new duties with the good124 words
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Article797 1930-02-12 1 Favourable conditions for the arrival of the new Governor of this Colony prevailed yesterday and the ceremonies were carried through with the success attendant upon a popular occasion. Sir Cecil Clementi is too experienced an administrator m Eastern lands to be affected by an absence of797 words
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Article715 1930-02-12 1 reb 7. Owing to the manner m which the naval conference m London has been conducted there has been very little information available, at least as far as cabled indications go, as to actual progress, whilst such statements as have been issued and such meetings as have been715 words
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Article709 1930-02-12 2 Feb 8. Whilst the slightly frivolous tone which the Honourable the Colonial Secretary adopted at the Straits Settlements Association dinner on the question of oil facilities at Pasir Panjang, must naturally be felt to be rather shocking, his remarks thereon give no opportunity for useful discussion so709 words
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Article855 1930-02-12 2 Feb. 10. The news of the appointment of Mr. A. F. Richards as Governor of British North Borneo will have been read with interest by a much wider circle than the Malayan Civil Service. In commenting upon the appointment it is to our mind much easier to congratulate855 words
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Article789 1930-02-12 2 It is perhaps something more than a coincidence that the American statement m regard to naval proposals for the United States, Great Britain and Japan should have come on the top of the reports that the Conference was slowing down too much and that the Dominions least,789 words
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Article954 1930-02-12 3 BRITISH SKIES FOR BRITISH TRADE. Th< arrival and departure of the nental Dutch air-mail on Mon- and Tuesday, gratifying though it be as showing the progress of port facilities between Malaya r southern neighbour, evokes unfortunately, a feeling of the p< st regret at the opportunities we ing m that954 words
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Article302 1930-02-12 3 Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Ward have moved into their new house. 81, South Audley Street. W.I. Mr. C. W. Dawson has been appointed to act as Second Assistant Secretary <B> from Jan. 29th. Mr. Lee Wee Nam has been appointed a member of the Chinese Advisory Board m place302 words
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Article584 1930-02-12 3 SIR J. CROSBY'S OPINION. Comfort and Speed Impression. Sir Josiah Crosby. British Consul General m Java, who was on:? of the eight passengers' who made the trip from Bat^v.i to Singapore by air on the Dutch p!ane which arrived m Singa pore on a test flight on584 words
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Article118 1930-02-12 3 The bifi Fokker monoplane which arrived m Singapore from Batavia on a test flight on Monday afternoon, left the Singapore Air Bare, Seletar, early yesterday morning for the return trip to Batavia. The pilot. Mr. J. J. Moll. the mechanic and the wireless operator were early at118 words
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Article59 1930-02-12 3 British Players' Successes. Philadelphia. Feb. 1. Four English players have reached the final m the American National Championship Kemp Welch and Cambridge beat the American champions. Pell and Mortimer. 15 9, 15 13, 9—15. 15—5. Aberdare and Leatham beat Edwards and Rowland, another strong American pair, 1559 words
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Article576 1930-02-12 3 "A GREAT JUDGE." Tributes From Chief Justice and the Bar. Glowing tributes to the late Sir He::ry Gompertz. formerly Chief Justice of the F M.S.. who died last week, were paid m the Supreme Court yesterday by the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) and members576 words
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Article87 1930-02-12 3 Educating the Hawke's Bay Cricketers. Napier, Feb. 1. A match between the M.C.C. and Hawke's Bay commenced here to-day. The M. C. C. goinb, m first scored 511. Duleepsinhji, who scored 242. gave a brilliant display of all-round cricket, particularly of off-driving. He reached the boundary 4287 words
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85 1930-02-12 3 Messrs. Peat. Marwlck, Mitchell and Co. are informed that the following companies are curtailing output as follows: Kinta Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. 2 Dredges Closed since Jan. 26th. Kuchai Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. 1 Dredge closed since Jan. 26th. Tronoh Mines Ltd. 4 Dredges closing 2485 words
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Article163 1930-02-12 3 The following analysis of Colony dealers' stocks at close of business, January 31st. 1930, is forwarded by the Acting Registrar General of Statistics. In Dry Rubber (by 25 per cent, allowance for U.S.S. and 40 per cent, for Scrap. Lump md Bark>. STOCKS AT COLONY PORTS AWAITING163 words
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Article3559 1930-02-12 4 MR. W. H. SHELFORD'S CASE A Singapore Port nPf»iic'f' In the issue of British Malaya for January last, writes Mr. W. H. Shelf ord to the January number of British Malaya, you were good enough to publish some reflections of mine upon the future of Singapore3,559 words
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Article523 1930-02-12 4 SUNDAY'S YACHTING RACES. LIGHT BREEZES. A Port Dickson ChA Invitation. Weather conditions on Sunday v. different from the last few weeks foi of the the steady noreaster a light v breeze blew from almost due North morning, and racing was pleasant but ful. The "A" class was represented b. Kathleen,523 words
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Article170 1930-02-12 4 Sleigh Wins Pool Game. There was a full turn-out of trainers and jockeys at the Kechil Club on Friday Hfgbt, says the Times of Malaya, when the final of the Russian Pool Tournament organised by the Club for the trainers and jockeys was played off. The finalists170 words
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Article589 1930-02-12 5 -t y c Ros.tll. of Bukit Panjong estate. Setangor, Ifl shortly proceeding Home H Parker, of the Government Rice Mill, g rai Is lytni seriously ill m the PenO W Gilmour, of the Public Services POOttafl Club, is going home by the to-daj I Wiiliams. theM.M; T.O.M. - 589 words
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Article83 1930-02-12 5 entence ol six months" rigorous imprisonbt followed by a years police supervipmssed on a Chinese named Ng Tong vaa convicted on a charge of theft of an He took it off the head of an elderly woman and ran ofl with it but was and the83 words
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Article57 1930-02-12 5 lld-bc patrons at the Alhambra last evenWCVC disappointed. Just before the com- emtßfl of the first performance the scaffupporting the extension of the new bal- gave way. and obstructed the beam from Tmrrttm chamber, throwing a shadow I Qm screen. All box-office receipts were OMled The obstruction will57 words
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Article74 1930-02-12 5 January Figures. The following figures are forwarded for publication by the Statistical Department. Tin Exports from British Malaya during January, declared as follows: United Kingdom 1,455 United States of America 3.926 Continent of Europe 1.86G British Possessions 347 Other Countries 181 Total 7.856 Shipped m December: declared74 words
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Article137 1930-02-12 5 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 953 rd. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 2.224.259 lbs.; 992.97 tons. Offered 1.987.009 lbs.; 887.05 tons. Sold 1.705.904 lbs.; 788.35 tons. Spot. London 7 7-lGd. New York 14 cents PRICKS KIXUZKI). Ribbed Smuked Sheet. Cents Per II).137 words
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Article571 1930-02-12 5 Singapore. Fob. 4. Business during the past week has boon to a large extent interfered with by the Chinese Ni",v Year holidays, and m all sections of till local Share Market has been on a small sen!" The price of Tin shewed a small improvement during the571 words
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Article63 1930-02-12 5 For the first time a formal dance by young Chinese ladies and men was held m the Ipoh Town Hall on Thursday night last week when Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Leong of Ipoh entertained a large party of young friends and relatives. All the modern dances were enthusiastically enjoyed byT.O.M. - 63 words
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Article220 1930-02-12 5 Successful Showing at the (By Our Film Correspondent.' j Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's all dialogue 'tulfcie I The Trial of Mary Dugan opened at the Vi^Ti; Theatre last night and gained the r^ceptior from a large audience which the film deserve? I as another striking example220 words
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Article466 1930-02-12 5 Whose watches were they One Hattys Wolf had brought them to Singapore and sold them, or disposed of them to local watch dealers, saying that he was a traveller for and representative of a watch factory, but later the Police received information that Wolf was wanted466 words
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Article253 1930-02-12 5 A Record Meeting. There was a record number of entries for the Banting Lawn Tennis Tournament, held over the Chinese New Year holidays, players coming from as far afield as Singapore and Ipoh to take part, says the Malay Mail. In the open singles, Oliver gave253 words
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Article37 1930-02-12 5 Mr. G. T. de Silva, a director of the firm of Messrs. B. P. de Silva, Ltd., the well-known Singapore and Penang jewellers, has arrived m Penang to take charge of the local branch of the tirrn.37 words
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Article244 1930-02-12 5 M.P.H. Overwhelm Cold Storage. M P.H 5; Cold Storage 0. The Singapore Cold Storage went down very badly befyre the Malaya Publishing House m their in,.er-Commercial Cup match at the Robi::r.on Road Stadium yesterday. The victors had no difficulty m puiling oil the game, as the score244 words
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Article467 1930-02-12 5 How to Remedy It. [To the Editor, Malay Mail]. Sir. "Klyne Street," who i:; to be commended for his attack against Malayan despotism, asked. "What then n the remedy?" Alight I suggest that, at home, with a constitution: 1 Government, the- remedy is ill the hands of467 words
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Article105 1930-02-12 5 The following are the results to Saturday February Ist. Team P. W. D. L. Pts. H. Q. Wing, Welch R. 4 4 0 0 8 Royal Engineers 6 3 12 7 "B" Coy. Welch R. 4 3 0 16 "C" Coy. Welch R. 4 3 0 16105 words
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Article23 1930-02-12 5 In the final of this Competition Lieut M.H.F Waring, R.A. beat Lieut L. Wansbrough-Jones. R.E. 6—9. 9—2. 9—5, 9—2.23 words
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Article75 1930-02-12 5 Under the auspices of the "Guru Kalgidhar Diwan Malaya" a very large and well represented gathering of Sikhs assembled m the High Street Sikh Temple, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday when the reading of the Holy Scripture. "Sir Guru Granth Sahib" was brought to a close and prayers were offered for75 words
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3773 1930-02-12 6 SIR C. CLEMENTI ARRIVES. Singapore's Warm Welcome to New Governor. The scene of many an historic landing, Johnston's Pier was beflagged and carpeted to receive the new Governor. Singapore was early astir, and quite half-an-hour before the Government launch Princess Mary arrived thousands were3,773 words
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Article139 1930-02-12 6 "There is only a dead man m there" said the Chinese squatter when, at 3 am yesterday, Mr. Wheeler of the Preventive Service wanted him to open the door of a room m his house at the 10th. mile Changi Road. "I want to see that139 words
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449 1930-02-12 7 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1930. THE STOLEN HAIR BRUSHES. Owner Found. was after reading a newspaper account Urn prosecution of Edward George Hays, a private of the Welch Regiment, that Mr. A. I t\lor looked further into the loss of a pair >:iver hair brushes and other articles which had missed449 words
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Article243 1930-02-12 7 Coffin and a Tin of Apples. me Chief Justice (Sir William Murison > was Qgaged throughout yesterday's sitting of the Supreme Court with the case m which Toh B on Kum claimed a sum of $1,449 due to by Leong Ah Kan. administratrix of Toh B Yarn,243 words
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108 1930-02-12 7 Convicted by the Second Magistrate on a rut of theft of a sarong from a house m Pahang Street, an Indian was yesterday sent Urn District Judge to be dealt with. tafl at the accuseds record His Honour marked You made Penang and108 words
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Article84 1930-02-12 7 m» Corona Flower Shop was burgled some nights back. Reference to the burglary was made m the District Court yesterday morning •hen a Malay named Sucri bin Nayah was ha rued with house breaking and theft. Is it alleged that he stole flowers?" asked Hi Honour.84 words
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Article3104 1930-02-12 7 SINGAPORE'S FUTURE. Is this the Vision that Raffles Saw? Nearly 400 guests were present at the seventh annual dinner of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association, which took place at Raffles Hotel last night under the chairmanship of the President (Mr. R. M. Williams*. The occasion was the3,104 words
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Article63 1930-02-12 7 "This man was before Your Honour last year" said Mr. Meredith, Chief Court Inspector, when a Chinese was brought up for sentence. "This time" continued Mr. Meredith "he is up for stealing a hat." Six months and a year's police supervision" said His Honour. "Where were you born" asked63 words
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Article807 1930-02-12 8 PADANG CLUBS MEET AT HOCKEY. S.R.C. BEAT S.C-C. Fluctuating Fortunes m Interesting Game. SJI.C 4; S.C.C 3. Though there were many moments when they seemed fated to share honours, and, m fact, at one late stage, as if they were to lose them altogether, the S.R.C. fulfilled early expectations on807 words
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Article25 1930-02-12 8 In the replayed tie for the January ladies' medal, Mrs G. C. Clarke beat Mrs. E. J. B. Buchanan 4 and 3.25 words
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Article21 1930-02-12 8 The Revd. E. T. Loader Is acting as Chaplain of Kedah and Province Wellesley m succession to the Revd. B. Stocks.21 words
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Article115 1930-02-12 8 Nine boats competed m the Port Dickson Yacht Club Race held on February 2, says the Malay Mail. Boats and crews were Nereid (?AuZUiiery and Robinson), Weona (Mrs. Leslie and W. H. Wood), Wendy (Thompson and Blackman), Waless (H. Maund and G. Maund), Koringa (Faulkiner and115 words
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Article390 1930-02-12 8 Foreign Rubber Imports, During JanuaryProm the Acting Registrar General of Statistics we have received the following: This Return represents actual and not declared imports; The estimated dry content of above imports, based on 25 per cent, allowance for Sheet and 40 per cent lor Scrap, etc is390 words
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Article1224 1930-02-12 8 CATCHING THE NIGHT BOAT. Some years ago I spent the Chinese New Year holidays with friends at a small mission station on the North bank of the Yangtze estuary. The region is flat, and bitter winds sweep over it m the winter. One of the coldest nights of my lifeA.R.—H. - 1,224 words
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Article52 1930-02-12 8 "He stole pork from a man's stall and ran away" said Mr. Meredith (Chief Court Inspector) when a Chinese was brought up before the District Judge yesterday for sentence. "Rather like the nursery rhyme" replied His Honour. Sentence of three months rigorous imprisonment52 words
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Article52 1930-02-12 8 The wedding was solemnized at St. Andrew's Church, Kuala Lumpur, by the Rev. Fergus Ferguson to-day, between Mr. James R. Fisher, planter, of Bantau estate, son of. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher of Edinburgh, and Miss Elsie Dryhurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dryhurst of Sydney, Australia, says Wednesday's52 words
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Article550 1930-02-12 8 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Favourites' Day But Hidden Toy Disappoints. [Prom Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Feb. ♦> There was a good attendance at to-daj races, the sport being keen and enjoyable Good weather prevailed and generally it favourites' day. In the second race h Toy, the favourite, was550 words
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Article225 1930-02-12 8 Mixed Foursome. The February Mixed Foursomes competition was played yesterday afternoon, and resulted m a win for Mr. H. W. Hawkins and Miss M C. Ellis. Forty-eight cards were taken out and the following were returned. Mr. Hawkins and Miss Ellis 41 10 30 Mr. Raper and225 words
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Article784 1930-02-12 9 PRELIMINARY FLIGHT. Dutch Plane Arriving on Monday. The long awaited announcement of the 4 essf ul completion of negotiations for the üblishment of aerial communication between Malaya, through Singapore, and the Netherlands East Indies, has at long last been made. A Dutch machine is leaving Batavia at784 words
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Article141 1930-02-12 9 The following action was taken at a meeting I Committee No. 1 held on February 3rd. Adopted the name "Lorong Engku Aman" reserve road off Geylang Road, opposite Rill Road. Approved name "Lorong Bukit Pasoh" for M* reserve road from Bukit Pasoh Road to Re* Bridge Road. decided141 words
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Article879 1930-02-12 9 A TIME OF TRANSITION Sir James Jamieson Hopeful. A great admirer of the race as he professed to be. Sir James Jamieson, K.C.M.G., British Consul-General at Tientsin, who is on his way Home by the P. and O. Mantua (which left Singapore yesterday afternoon) after 44879 words
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Article111 1930-02-12 9 Mr. G. E. Clayton has been granted nine months leave from Feb. 7th. The Municipal Health Report for the week ended February Ist states that there were 215 deaths during the period, made up as follows: 1 European, 1 Eurasian, 175 Chinese, 26 Malays, 12 Indians. The chief causes of111 words
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194 1930-02-12 9 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1930. DEATH OF SIR HENRY GOMPERTZ. I RECENTLY RETIRED. Former F.M.S. Chief Reuter cables news from London of tht death of Sir Henry Hessey Johnston Gompertz. iwho retired from the Chief -Justiceship of the Federated Malay States last year. Sir Henry started his Civil Service career a;194 words
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Article300 1930-02-12 9 The Annual Meeting. The following minutes of the annual genera] meeting of the members of the Singapore Society of Architects (Incorporated) held at the Victoria Memorial Hall, on January 29th. at p.m. have been forwarded for publication. Present: Mr. H. R. Arbenz, President; Messrs A. Gordon. Vice-President;300 words
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279 1930-02-12 9 Minutes of Committee Meeting. The following are minutes of a Committee meeting held at the offices of Messrs. Adams and Allan on December 16th., at 4 p.m. Present: Mr. C. R. Samuel, (m the Chair), Hon'ble Mr. H. H. Abdool Cader, Messrs. E. J. Bennett, Lim279 words
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Article27 1930-02-12 9 Mr. J. L. Hope, of the United Engineers, Ltd., accompanied by Mrs. Hope and Miss Hope i arrived back m Ipoh from Home at the week- I27 words
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Article907 1930-02-12 9 EUROPEAN LADY'S WISH. An Appeal for Famine Funds. LBy Our Chinese Correspondent.] Recently, a European lady made her appearance m the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hill Street, and asked to have an interview with the president of the North China Famine Relief Committee (which is now defunct).907 words
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Article94 1930-02-12 9 Former pupils of St. Joseph's Institution will be pleased to hear that the Rev. Bro. Aubert, formerly attached to St. Joseph's, has returned to Singapore on transfer from Penang. Mr. A- Gilmour has been granted a commission as Second Lieut m the 6.5. V.F. Reserve; Second-Lieut. Gan Hock Chuan has94 words
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Article900 1930-02-12 10 SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. First of the Kind In Selangor. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) The final of the Selangor inter-Malay vernacular schools' drill and games competitions being the first of the kind, was held on the Kampong Bahru ground, Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday afternoon. The attendance was very900 words
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Article38 1930-02-12 10 Mr. G. C. Allen, Superintendent, P. and T., Taiping, is shortly proceeding on transfer to Kuala Lumpur. It is strongly rumoured that the post of Superintendent will be abolished In Taiping with the transfer of Mr. Allen. T.O.M.T.O.M. - 38 words
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1485 1930-02-12 10 HOW IT BEGAN. Bolsheviks Seize Their Chance. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokyo, Jan. 12. The labour dispute at General Motors of Japan, Ltd., which began on December 23. threatens to grow into an acrimonious issue, and added bitterness, it is feared, will be injected into1,485 words
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Article454 1930-02-12 10 PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY. The Witness Who Was Threatened. The preliminary enquiry into the charges of attempted murder against the two Chinese arrested m connection with the shooting of Inspectors Byrde and Macintosh when they attempted to search a gang of armed Chinese m a motor car at the454 words
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Article55 1930-02-12 10 A meeting of the General Committee of the Municipal Commission on Jan. 28th. approved acceptance of resignation of Mr. D. B. McLay, Municipal Engineer, and grant to him of 6 months' leave pay m addition to 6 months' leave earned under the Regulations; also passages to England55 words
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Article814 1930-02-12 10 UNFORTUNATE VENTIRE. Public Attitude to Wireless mi n Malaya. The unfortunate experience of a Bu seaman who, as the result of a strike c*a Singapore from China and started a business, m which he eventually lost hi. savings m addition to $4,000 lent hrn friend,814 words
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Article167 1930-02-12 10 SINGULAR COINCIDENCE. To the Editor. Sir According to this morning's issue your paper the show at the Alhambra Theatrlast night was suddenly cancelled owing to structural collapse of some beams support m. the new extension to the balcony. It ii strange coincidence, but the film which167 words
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Article1039 1930-02-12 11 (jmcquid agunt homines nottri est farrago Ltbeili Juvenal. The Topicist welcomes Sir Cecil and Lady Ciementi to their new home, and trusts that our new Governor may be blind to our minor and merciful to our major faults! One always looks to the annual dinner of1,039 words
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Article277 1930-02-12 11 HARBOUR BOARD'S WIN. Poor Exhibition of Football. S.H.B 3; Wearne Bros L Possessing a forward line much superior to that of their opponents' the Singapore Harbour Board found their passage into the second round of the Commercial Cup an easy matter at the Robinson Road Stadium last277 words
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Article602 1930-02-12 11 Prison And Flogging. The methods of Chinese ruffians who extort "protection money" from prostitutes were referred to during the hearing of a case before the District Judge (Mr C. H. G. Clarke) yesterday. Two Chine3e, one a young man, the other a rather elderly person, were charged with602 words
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569 1930-02-12 11 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1930. THE MALAYAN TURF. EPOH MEETING ENDS. Successful Riding by Mayo. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Feb. 8. The Perak Turf Club spring meeting came to a conclusion to-day, there being a very large attendance, among whom was H.H. the Sultan of Perak. Brilliant weather prevailed for569 words
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Article224 1930-02-12 11 Taylor-Robertson, A very pretty wedding of popular interest m Malayan rugby football circles, took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon when Mr. William George Taylor (A.P.C.), elder son of Mrs. and the late Mr. G. W. Taylor of Ilford, Essex, was married to Miss Kathleen Beryl Robertson,224 words
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Article28 1930-02-12 11 The engagement is announced of Nursing Sister E. Howard of the Hospital, Pekan, and late of the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. W. H. Barrett of Rasa.28 words
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235 1930-02-12 11 Governor's Happy Years m Ceylon. We have received the following message from the Singapore Sinhalese Association to Sir Cecil Clementi and the Governor's reply for publication. His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.. s.s. Mantua. Sinhalese Community regrets that unforeseen circumstances prevented them from preparing235 words
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Article373 1930-02-12 11 Trainers and Jockeys at Cricket. The newly formed Trainers' and Jockeys' Club opened the cricket season m Perak on Sunday, Feb. 2, when the members took part m a Home-and-Home match on the Ipoh Catholic Club's ground, says the Times of Malaya. The teams were captained by373 words
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Article235 1930-02-12 11 Final Results of the Evans Gambit Tourney. ♦Resigned from the competition. 10 points are awarded for a win, 5 for a draw and 0 for a loss In addition, a bonus of 10 points is divided for each game played If m the same class 5 points235 words
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Article90 1930-02-12 11 An American church paper states that the 75th birthday of Bishop W. F. Oldham, D.D the founder of the missionary work of the M. E. Church m Malaya, was celebrated throughout "all Methodism" on Dec. 15, last. Madame Kelvey's talented dancing pupil; opened a short season at the Adelnhi Hotel90 words
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Article871 1930-02-12 12 MR. BURNETT'S SUICIDE. Inquest on Newspaper Owner and His Wife. That Mr. Burnett committed murder and suicide while temporarily insane was the verdict returned by the jury at the enquiry concluded before Mr. Hamilton at the Central Magistracy on Jan. 20 into the circumstances attending the871 words
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Article150 1930-02-12 12 The following ladies have been appointed a committee m connection with the Women and Girls' Protection Ordinance for 1930: Mesdames R. E. Holttum, A. M. Goodman, Lee Choon Guan, S. Q. Wong, J. C. Tull, Joseph Lee. W. G. Stirling, Ng Seng Choy and Miss Mary Chen. A whole village150 words
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Article903 1930-02-12 12 CROWN PRINCE LANDS. His First Journey The arrival at Singapore yesterday morning by the East Asiatic Company's vessel Fionia of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark accompanied by his brother H.R.H. Prince Knud and T.R.H. Prince and Princess Axel, who are on their way903 words
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Article420 1930-02-12 12 Close upon a 100 members of the Danish community of Malaya attended the banquet given m honour of Their Royal Highnesses at the Europe Hotel last night; it proved a great success both as a brilliant function and as a means by which the community could express420 words
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Article376 1930-02-12 12 MR. A. F. RICHARDS. The Late Mr. Humphreys' Successor. It is officially announced that Mr Arthur Frederick Richards, at present acting as Generai Adviser, Johore, has been appointed to succeed the late Mr. J. L. Humphreys as Governor of British North Borneo. Mr. Richards, who376 words
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Article55 1930-02-12 12 King and Queen Present. LFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Feb. 9. Both the King and Queen attended at the Sports Club yesterday to watch the race for the King's Cup. which was won by Eastern. Gold Lot the favourite, being beaten. There was a gcod attendance but the55 words
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119 1930-02-12 12 We have received from the Secretary of the Singapore Turf Club a copy of a letter received by him from Truth thanking the members of the Singapore Turf Club for their extremely generous donation to the Toy Fund and the Tress Barry Fund. This year (says119 words
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Article63 1930-02-12 12 Mr. C. Bamngton Hecker is taking over the temporary secretaryship at the S.C.C. and will act m that capacity during the absence of Mr W. H. Stuart Clark, who is going on leave early m March. It will be remembered that Mr. Barrington Hecker carried out the secretarial dutie at63 words
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Article761 1930-02-12 12 STARTS TO-MORROW. Full Week's Holiday e vt Week. We received last night from Messrs Marwich and Mitchell, the Ipoh Secrr-tan. the Tin Producers Asscn.. the full u-x: o\ circular from the London T.P.A. wit). to the putting into operation of their r••--mendations for tin reliction,761 words
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Article67 1930-02-12 12 7 Per Cent. Preference Dividend The directors of the Singapore Traction C recommend the payment ol a dividend <>■ per cent., less income-tax, on the 7 par Cumulative Preference shares. Last year the Preference received 5 per leaving the dividend 11 per cent, m arrras the fixed67 words
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Article60 1930-02-12 12 A Chinese carpenter, working a circular U at a sawmill factory at Kampong Bugis yest« day afternoon, suffered terrible injuries wh< the implement cut through the wood and .sin 1 ped out of his control. It completely sev< *n his right leg and severely lacerated the 1< He was semi-conscious60 words
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473 1930-02-12 13 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1930. MALAYAN REPTILES FOR LONDON ZOO. .To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette). Sir.-— I understand someone m Kedah ret i.tiy sent to a well known animal dealer m Singapore, Hamadryad which was supposed be ■boot 18 feet long, and a world's record. snake was sold to473 words
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Article138 1930-02-12 13 Kffect of Prince's African Visit. London, Jan. 30th. Cape Town. Sun-tanned and looking infi- u-ly more robust than when he arrived here days ago. the Prince of Waies spent his ist day m South Africa quietly at the Gover- r-General's residence. H.R.H. embarks for Mombasa to-day,138 words
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Article148 1930-02-12 13 14- Year Sentence "Too Severe." London, Jan. 30. It is announced that Hatry has decided to appeal against the sentence 14 years' penal trvitude imposed upon him by Mr. Justice Avury. on the ground that it is too severe. London, Jan. 29. The position of Gialdini,148 words
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Article57 1930-02-12 13 Star Vincent Braddley. the First Principal V Lstant to the Admiralty and Mr. A. S. Le Mattrc of the Admiralty arrived m Penang on Friday morning by the Kalyan en route to Roof Kong. It is understood that they are enquiring into •i< conditions of serviceP.G. - 57 words
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Article44 1930-02-12 13 London, Jan. 30th. Tne late Mr David Reuben Sassoon left *^22,735. He bequeathed £150,000 to his cousin, Sir Philip Sassoon, also a number of ordinary ■hares m David Sassoon and Company equal to the number of shares he at present holds.44 words
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Article972 1930-02-12 13 YESTERDAY'S TEST FLIGHT Enthusiastic Views of Future Possibilities. Ideal weather conditions yesterday favoured the test flight undertaken by the Dutch East Indian Airways, as a preliminary to the regular Java-Singapore air mail service, which starts m March next. It was half-an-hour before the time generally expected that972 words
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Article29 1930-02-12 13 Sir George and Lady Maxwell are now m occupation of their new house, St. John's Copse, Bagley Wood, near Oxford, which will be their permanent address for the future.29 words
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Article482 1930-02-12 13 i CONVICTION QUASHED. Alleged False Representations to a Chetty. At the Criminal Appeal Court. Johore Bahru yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) and Mr. Justice Stevens the conviction of Tan Bee. found guilty by Mr. Justice Thome at Muar on January 21st of cheating, when482 words
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Article283 1930-02-12 13 Chinese Schoolgirl Run Over. A case (m which a Chinese was charged with ash driving; arising out of an accident m which m 11 years old Chinese schoolgirl. Theresa Tan, of the French Convent, was knocked down by a motor lorry on Oct. 21, receiving283 words
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127 1930-02-12 13 Desperado Wounded m Coleman Street. Wliile on rounds m the vicinity of High Street on Sunday evening, a Malay detective named Ibrahim and a Chinese detective approached a suspicious looking Chinese. As the detectives drew near, the Chinese ran away m the direction of Coleman127 words
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Article894 1930-02-12 13 From the Dutch Stand-point. (By Air Mail). Batavia, Feb. 10. It will be interesting to our readers to learn how a consumer of tin reasons that a country like the Dutch East Indies m its own interest must keep ay/ay from tin restriction, says Het Nieuws van894 words
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Article66 1930-02-12 13 The funeral took place at Segamat cemetery on Sunday of Capt. E. G. Heaton, who died on North Labis estate, Johore, the previous day as the result of a gun accident. The deceased had only been m the district a short time but he had made himself66 words
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Article35 1930-02-12 13 We hear the Drummonds will shortly be leaving us for Singapore as Mr. Drummond has arranged to transfer his activities to that place, without however giving up his interests In Bor- neo.— B.N. B HeraldB.N.B Herald - 35 words
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Article8848 1930-02-12 14 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 24. In the House of Commons this afternoon Mr. J. R. Clynes (Home Secretary) replied m the negative to a request by Mr. W. G D. Allen (Con. W. Belfast) that the Home Secretary should consider introducing the death penalty m the case of those8,848 words
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Article85 1930-02-12 16 Prison for Asiatic Inspectors. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Feb. 7. Two Asiatic police inspectors, Ujagar Singh and Ponnudurai, are concerned m a somewhat sensational charge m the Supreme Court ol assaulting a man arrested under suspicion for murder with a view to extorting a confession85 words
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50 1930-02-12 16 Special Visit to Gulf Island. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. Bangkok, Feb. 5. A special police force from Bangkok arrested a gang of seven Hylam Communists on the island of Samui, the largest is'and m the Gulf of Siam and captured large quantities of seditious literature.50 words
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Article53 1930-02-12 16 Further Chinese Arrests. i [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYJRIGHT] Bangkok. Feb. 9. In connection with the Police raids for Chinese Communists which have been taking place of late, there has been a further sweep made and a number of Communists who were acting as teachers m Chinese schools,53 words
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Article78 1930-02-12 16 Penang Ceremony. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Feb. 10. The wedding took place at St. George's Church to-day of Mr. F. L. Holiday and Miss Alice Mathews. both of Ipoh. The bride was given away by Mr. C. Stiff, Mrs. Stiff being Matron of78 words
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Article53 1930-02-12 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 5. The Chief World Scout, Lord Baden-Powell, has given the Golden Arrow (presented to the various oversea detachments of Scouts attending the international gathering) to the Siamese Boy Scouts m memory of their participation m the World Jamboree at53 words
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25 1930-02-12 16 Direct Service Opened. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 11. Direct wireless communication has been opened between Bangkok and Hong Kong.25 words
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Article34 1930-02-12 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Feb. 5. Siam is sending a polo team to play for the Dudley Cup and m other competitions m Australia m June and July.34 words
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Article150 1930-02-12 16 A meeting of the Penang branch of the Y.W.C.A. was held at the Association premises m Anson Road, Mrs. Sproule 0.8. E. presiding. Mrs. E. C. Peach, the Hon. Treasurer, submitting the accounts for the past year deplored the fact that the hostel was worked at a loss of $283.28B.N.B. Herald - 150 words
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1907 1930-02-12 16 HIS EMPLOYER'S TOOL? Allegations Against Brother-in-Law. In the Criminal District Court before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke yesterday N. G. S. Mani. an Indian accountant m the firm of Sternberg and Co, was charged at the instance of Ernest George Osborne, for defamation of character.1,907 words
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Article93 1930-02-12 16 There is an insidious disease to-day which takes the form of pressing buttons and lollinp Dack m a chair to await the result —Mr K. Stanton. The twentysixth annual report of the Association of St. Anthony de Padua on the administration of the fund of St. Anthony's Bread shows that93 words