The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 April 1930
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Title Section11 1930-04-16 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1930. NO. 2,22711 words
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Article205 1930-04-16 1 LEABSB& [He Indian F-rhkm 211 Hrn Sai\ age of Beauty 241 Conference Salvage 24'j \\> .-:-t j n'} Comment 24? ationfl cf Russian Policy 24": -.'.den's Budget 242 H IItKS TO THE EDITOR. Pal cbtel Church Council 254 Okie ta Praam 254 h Oxford and Cambridge Soc. of Ifalaya205 words
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Article199 1930-04-16 1 April 15. SELLING. km 4 months' sight 2|3 15:16 I ndoo 3 months' sight 23 7|B Ddoa 60 days' sight 23 13J16 London 30 days' sight 213 25;32 I ndOB, demand 23% London, t.t. 2:3 11;16 and Paris, demand 1432 B dung, demand 234 Htm York, demand 56H199 words
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Article167 1930-04-16 1 r thousand spectators gathered on toe pi nuii police grounds to witness the bai! match between the Penang P toe mm by the former by s—o.5 0. ttora were present, among whom Captain Anderson. Commissioner of Kefcnten, a::d Mr. A. W. Hamilton, mo of Police, Kedah. The silver cup DM.M. - 167 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article24 1930-04-16 1 LAWSON.— At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on April 4, 1930. to Marjorie, wile of Dr. H. J. Lawson, of Klang, a son.24 words
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Obituary19 1930-04-16 1 OWEN— At Penanti, P.W. on 7th April, of heart failure, Geoffrey M. Owen, of Batu Kawan Estate, P.W.19 words
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Article421 1930-04-16 1 The last mail from Homo with d~.tcs up to March 20th, arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Thursday. Among the decisions arrived at at this week's meeting of the Rural Beard it was decided to allow bungalow by erected421 words
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Article207 1930-04-16 1 April 15. Tin 175 Tons $83.37 1 2 Gambier 8.50 Pepper White 61 Pepper Black 46 Flake Tapioca 5% Pearl Sago Small 6% Copra Sundried 8.75 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam Old No. 1. 320 Rice, Rangoon Bintan207 words
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Article52 1930-04-16 1 Tne spring exodus is very much larger than usual this year. In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Bean Mrs. Gillan, Miss Tait, and Mr. MacBryan, who accompanied His Highness on the 23rd, we gather that we are shortly to lose Mrs Calvert, Mr. and Mrs. Pitt-Hardacre, Mrs. Barraclough, and Mr.52 words
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Article907 1930-04-16 1 April 10 Whilst it is true that— as the Latin tag says the written word remains, there is a temptation to add to thai tag the one word, unread, for how many of the past writers on problems of which the present day developments are our earnest907 words
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Article272 1930-04-16 1 Apr U 11 There will, we imagine, be general and heartfelt agreement with the Policy of the Rural Board m the gradual, elimination of advertising hoardings and signs m our country districts. If there is one thing upon which the present generation can truly pride itself272 words
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Advertisement55 1930-04-16 1 g b Tibera to the "Singapore Free Press" I returning from Europe to the Straits v i.i tne mail lines, are invited to send Munager the name of their steamer ol arrival m Singapore. Copies will be mailed to meet them at various ports I riptian to the weekly 12s.55 words
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Article7 1930-04-16 2 MODIFICATIONS OF RUSSIAN POLICY. dfh fh dfhsdfhdfhhf7 words
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Article677 1930-04-16 2 dfh dfh provide any relief from the burden of taxation such as was afforded by the repeal of the tea duties m Mr. Churchill's Budget last year. It was not to be expected that there would be any such remission for with expenditure during the past year677 words
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Article747 1930-04-16 3 YESTERDAY'S FUNCTION. Assurance of Loyalty and Co-operation. Members of the Arab Community o* Singapore, attired m their stately robes mingled with representatives of all othei communities m the lower half of the Victoria j Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon when thej gave a tea party m honour747 words
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Article139 1930-04-16 3 New Tank Road Premises Opened. There was rather an amusing incident durinr the official opening of Thornycrcit House, the handsome new business premises m Tank Road yesterday afternoon. A large number cf guest" had assembled to inspect the rose, vehicle and marine showrooms, offices and large139 words
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Article545 1930-04-16 3 $600 RETURNED. Who Fillecfthe Liquor Jars? In the Criminal Appeal Court yesterday the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) quashed two of the three convictions preferred against Mr. Francis J. J. Van Cant of the Lim Bong Distillery, Malacca, under the Liquor Ordinance and c dered that $600545 words
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Article260 1930-04-16 3 "Enormous Profits." When three Chinese were charged m the Second Police Court (before Mr. P. S. Williams* yesterday, with assisting m the management of a common gaming house, Court Inspector King said that the place was evidently used for very heavy gambling and the profits must have260 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article86 1930-04-16 3 To the Editor. Sir,— With reference to your footnote to Mr. '-Cauffmann's letter, you may take it that the ecord of races m the Sporting Chronicle Annual is wrong; Cambridge has now won 41 imes to Oxford's 40. I was m England last ear for86 words
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Article206 1930-04-16 3 OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Response From Malayan Asiatic Producers. Mr. C. Ward Jackson, Local Secretary to the R.G.A. informs us that a telegram to the following effect has been received from the London Secretary of the Association. The Chairman of the Rubber Growers' Association, at the annual general meeting206 words
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Article708 1930-04-16 3 Annual Meeting. The twentieth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate Limited was held at the registered office of the Company 9, Beach Street, Penang on Saturday. Mr. Balfour E. Ross occupied the chair, others present were Messrs. J. G. Brown708 words
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849 1930-04-16 4 THE K.L.M. AND INDIAN AERODROMES. USE GRANTED. Dutch-Europe Airmail Will Resume. rtProm Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, April 11. According to a message from The Hague, the British Chamber of Commerce for the N.E.I. has informed the X.L.M. (Royal Dutch Air Lines) that m view of the favourable reports received from849 words
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Article134 1930-04-16 4 Last year's birth and death returns would seem to have established another record, for a Malay inhabitant of Kampong Mentawak died on August 3rd at the age of 116. A Malay lady of Kampong No. 5 died on June 22nd aged 100, and two ladies of Kampong Tanjong both died134 words
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Article611 1930-04-16 4 WELCH BEATEN. Poor Display by Both Sides on the Padang. S.C.C 2; Welch Regiment 1. Though they claimed full points from their military opponents m the first division of the league on the Padang last evening the S.C.C, who were at full strength hardly shone611 words
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Article36 1930-04-16 4 Yesterday's results m the league were as follow DIVISION 11. Warders 8, Sixne Darby 1. G.E.C. 2, V.M.C.A. 1. A.P.C. 4, Mansnelds 3. RESERVE DIVISION. Malays 6, S.R.C. 0. Chinese "B" 4, R.A. 1.36 words
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Article39 1930-04-16 4 April Ladies' Spoon (Bogey). Seventeen cards were taken out for the above Spoon and the following three cards returned: Mrs. W. Marshall all square Mrs. G. R. Wiseman 2 down Mrs. A. M. Low 2 down39 words
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Article189 1930-04-16 4 A correspondent calls attention privately to a matter about which others also have felt some anxiety. A number of more or less permanent pagars have been erected on the coast, largely as the outcome of the alarm caused by the sad tragedy at the Swimming Club. But189 words
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Article1204 1930-04-16 4 A Bowiera' Week-end.— The S.C.C TrlaL More's Hurricane Hitting.— The Selanfor Match. Malayan Golf Championship. New Test Records. The fourth Test match against the West Indies which concluded at Jamaica last week establishes itself at the top of the records of the game for no Test fide— English,1,204 words
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Article106 1930-04-16 4 The Amateur Rule m Malaya. [From Our Oun Correspond n. Ipoh. Apr v The Perak Tennis Assn. met on Suaj afternoon and fixed the state cfaampj for June 27, entries closing June I A: teresting discussion took place as to v. i-, r delegates should discuss106 words
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Article275 1930-04-16 4 April Mixed Foursomes. The April Mixed Foursomes competition wa. played yesterday afternoon and resulted n. win for Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Campbell. Fifty-five cards were taken out, and the following were returned: Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Campbell 39 7 31 Mr. and Mrs. Collier 45275 words
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Article185 1930-04-16 4 The Swimming races at the Chinese S C on Sunday, resulted as follows: A. Class 100 Metres Handicap. 1. Tan Wee Chwee. Time 1 mm. 945 sees.; 2. Tan Chow Seng. 3. Ho Chin Lai. B. Class. 100 Metres Handicap. 1. Sim Boon Hoon. Time 1185 words
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Article204 1930-04-16 4 At Tanglin on Sunday the 2nd Battn Weh* Regiment had an easy victory over the Po!ict Scores: Welch Eegt.— Bdsmn Ivimey b Hax worth Li. Lt. C. F. C Coleman c Pearson b Haxwort) 49; Lt.-Col. D. P. Dickinson c Perdriau b J» 42; Capt.204 words
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Article15 1930-04-16 4 No fewer than one hundred Hylam labourerArrived m Malacca from Hoihow via Singapore. last Tuesday.15 words
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866 1930-04-16 5 THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1930. A THOROUGHLY FRIGHTENED COMPLAINANT. ALLEGED EXTORTION. Sequel to Shooting Incident m High Street. The sequel to a fight between an armed Chinese and a Malay detective was heard m Urn District Court yesterday when three Chinese were charged with attempted extortion. UM story told by the866 words
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Article89 1930-04-16 5 Mr F. C. Marshall. Warden of Mines, Johore, Ms been appointed to act as Commissioner of 1 and and Mines. Mr L. H Hart. Ist A.C.P.. Ipoh has left for remban on transfer as Chief Police Officer, Nefrt Sembilan. Mr. J. Birch, Officer-in-Ci large of Traffic Branch, takes over from89 words
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Article1178 1930-04-16 5 NO MORE HOARDINGS. Unauthorised Bungalow to Remain. Contrary to a decision arrived at by the Rural Board at their last meeting the building contractor who erected a bungalow at the 7% mile, East Coast Road, without the Board's permission, will not now have to pull it1,178 words
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Article409 1930-04-16 5 MR. MUI PO LEUNG KUK. Surprise at Bankruptcy Petition. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Hong Kong, April. 9. The case against the Singapore Chinese merchant, Mui Kwok-leung, on charges of the illicit possession of $15,000 worth of opium was resumed^again at the Hong Kong409 words
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Article293 1930-04-16 5 Trophy for Volunteers. A committee meeting of the Singapore branch was held m the Cricket Club on April 3rd Present: The Hon. Mr. M. B. Shelley, M.C.S. (President). Messrs. H. Bowrey (Vice-Presi-dent), W. T. Yoxall (Hon. Treasurer), H. C. Atkin-Berry, O. R. S. Bateman, H.293 words
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Article1002 1930-04-16 5 MALAY UNION MEETING. Vernacular School At Tanah (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) It is very gratifying to note that the Kesatuan Melayu (Malay Union), of which the Hon. Inche Mohamed Eunos bin Abdullah is the president, is taking much interest m the education of the Malays. They1,002 words
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563 1930-04-16 6 EASY LEAGUE WIN. Brockett Sustains a Fractured Arm. Malays 9; S.R.C 0. Misfortune continues to dog the S.R.C. Meeting the Malays at the Singapore Stadium yesterday m the first division of the League the Club fielded a very promising side and the opening exchanges foretold563 words
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Article382 1930-04-16 6 Hat-trick by MacFarlane. Eteceteras. 4; Public Services. 3. The best game that has taken place m the S.C.C. Tournament this season to date was witnessed on the Padang yesterday evening, when the Etceteras defeated the Public Services by 4 goals to 3. Both sides were well382 words
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Article1127 1930-04-16 6 SHELL'S DRASTIC CUTS. Employes Dismissed to Economise. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bat a via, April 4. The price war is still at its height and further falls m the price of petrol, petroleum etc., have been reported during the week. The latest development m1,127 words
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Article97 1930-04-16 6 DARING N.S.W. ROBBERY, Guard Held Up at Revolver Point. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, Apr. 9. One of the most daring train hold-ups of recent years is reported from Glenbrook to-day. As the train from Mudgee was approaching Glenbrook a gang of robbers held up the97 words
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Article433 1930-04-16 6 The New F.M.S. Duty. In connection with the new customs duties on matches the Malay Mail upon enquiry at a ieading firm of importers, was informed that the scale of duties gazetted on Jan. 2 of this year, making a standard duty of $54 per ca^p on433 words
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Article164 1930-04-16 6 Revenue Officers' Night Raid. As the result of a raid on Tuesday night by Singapore revenue officers, under Mr. Goodford and Mr. Sedik, on a six-masted Chinese junk lying off Pasir Panjang thirteen men, the crew of the vessel, appeared before the District Judge, Mr.164 words
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Article787 1930-04-16 6 The Tin Decline. Singapore. r The price of Tin registered a sha earlier m the week and closes £7 for the 3 months and Spot position n ly. The majority of Tin sharr-s \m\ sequence been freely offered, with ttM of Sungei Luas which continue with business787 words
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Article146 1930-04-16 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubi Association held its 962 nd. auction yestcrd: when there was catalogued 1.969,611 lbs.; 87 tons. Offered 1,594.525 lbs.; 711.84 tons 1,241,939 lbs.; 554.44 tons. Spot London 7 7- 10.. New York IMi C(n PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents. Per I146 words
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403 1930-04-16 7 FRIDAY. APRIL 11, 1930. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST AN OLD AFFAIR. Charge of Abetment of Murder. pri limmary enquiry* concerning an *-a crime which was committed some nine ago was commenced m the Second Police ri f null irirp before Mr. P s Williams. mcuwd hi Yio Hpjee Kiow. a weii- Chin403 words
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Article126 1930-04-16 7 Tribunal To Visit The Site. (21 2 W offered him by PLmprov'i..:. a] Trust on ac- ai the appeal -V ol Mr. O'Connor's remarki Mr. C j d§e, bo b presiding, to- j the hearing wotOd be adjourned antin fcht 1 rihunal T aid i i a126 words
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Article37 1930-04-16 7 I I r rtltmmtm to Malaya from Home j ICarv experienced terrific heat m j Q can, uhich was as calm as a:. temperaturt wai MWiral degrees' that tx.)erienced m H_f Red Sea, I I-:.-., ol Malaya.37 words
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Article98 1930-04-16 7 DR. VORONOFF IN SIAM. Teaches Technique to Local Surgeons. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Apr. 10. Professor Voronofl lectured on Wednesday night before a large audience of Siamese and foreigners including many ladies and the Bishop and Catholic clergy, on rejuvenation. To-day he conducted operations at the98 words
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Article166 1930-04-16 7 Leave to Appeal to Privy [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ip'ih. Apr. 10. The full Court of Appeal which has been sitting m Ipoh since Monday, is still proceeding, several of the civi] appeals involving argument amongst visiting counsel amongst whom arc Mr. Roland Bradd< 11 of Singapore166 words
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Article93 1930-04-16 7 Scientific Regulation Needed. FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, April m. In the course ol a review of the present tir position d the effect of the action of the Hb Prod «rs' A jociation, the Financial Times :o-day >:. tea thai 7 understands thai a meetng93 words
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Article74 1930-04-16 7 Kkiy: nn:l Queen Visit New Sites. FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, April 10. The King and Queen sp n1 ye terd j afternoon viewing the operations taking place m ;onnection with the development of west coast seaside resorts which cover an area of 50 tilometre with Huahta74 words
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66 1930-04-16 7 Temporary Judge at Malacca Assizes. [Prom Our Ov c rrespondei f Malacca, April 19. Mr. J. C. Cobbett oj M i R dyk and Davidson, Singapore, ha^ been appointed to ict > temporary judge a1 i'.:-^ I •LhcGming Malacca A izes. Amor-i: i. ■.•>.■ criminal appeals will66 words
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Article52 1930-04-16 7 FREE PRE^S SERVICF. -GOir"iKlUHi. Bangkok. April 10. Another b:<: fire was ad.led t< the long list )f conflagrations which hu^e broken out m Bangkoi: this year. This time fche blaze occurn I the city md did damage to the extent oi £23,000 before t was extii r52 words
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Article125 1930-04-16 7 The Municipal Health statemi i t states that the number ol deaths during ti e week ended, April sth. WU 203. of whom 1 was a European. 215 Chinese, 28 Malays, 21 Indian* and 3 other Ettti :ui]:n"> Pneumc:.ifi accounted tv 45 deaths, convulsions 27. phthisic 25. enteritis 23. malam125 words
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Article534 1930-04-16 7 BOEY KOK LONG CASE FINISHED. COURT'S DECISION. Question of Fact and Not Law. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Hong; Kong, April 9. When Mr. J. D. Lloyd (Superintendent ol Imports and Exports, prosecuting) resumed his cross-examina:ion of Mvi Kwok-leimg, the Singapore Chinese r.;erchant, who is appearing m the Hong Kong Magistracy534 words
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Article238 1930-04-16 7 A Bright Show. With el; b< rate stage settings, a well balance n?-ogramme. which though hardly justified I exceptional talent is a creditable example i variety, and a company who make up lor lot by theii supremely optimistic demeanou the New Yorkers, who gave their initial pe:238 words
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Article101 1930-04-16 7 Rev. Kenneth MrPherson Accepts the Appointment. The Bishop of Singapore has invited the Rev. Kenneth McPherson Warden cf St. Thomas" College. Mount Lavinia, to become Vicar of St Andrew s Cathedral, Singapore, and Mr. McPherson ha? accepted the invitation (states the Times oJ Ceylon). The incumbency of101 words
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Article558 1930-04-16 7 STRIKING COMBINATION. Yesterday's League Football. S.C.F.A 6; R.A.F 0. In defeating the R.A.F. at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday afternoon, m the first division of the league, the Straits Chinese displayed far better combination than they have done for some time. The forwards worked with machine-like558 words
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Article239 1930-04-16 7 R.A 3: S.C.C L In view of the keenness m Club soccer this season it was surprising and very regrettable that the S.C.C. found great difficulty m fieldIng a full eleven to meet the R.A. m the reserve division of the league on the Pa239 words
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Article166 1930-04-16 7 The Pinang Gazette learns that Chief Inspector Cannon, who has recently been indisposed, i^ retiring from the Straits Settlements Police Force on health grounds and will be proceeding to England m the near future. With 25 years' service to his credit Chief Inspector Cannon is an exceptionally capable officer and166 words
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Article142 1930-04-16 8 The Acting Registrar of Statistics, S.S. and P.M.S. forwards the following return of Colony dealers' stocks as at close of business, March 31st., as declared. Settlements Dry Wet Total .'All R.S.S. Crepe U.S.S. Scrap Lump. Dry Wet Grades Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Singapore Island142 words
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1152 1930-04-16 8 I'm Ah Fatt, Hylam 'boy,' and my Tuan for the moment is a great stiff of a European with a temper like a cross cut' saw however thats neither here nor there for by the grace of all things celestial he is both carelessG.C.N - 1,152 words
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Article576 1930-04-16 8 Official Landing at Sandakan. His Excellency the Governor. Mr. A. F. Richards, landed officially from Seabelle II to assume the governorship of the State at Sandakan. at 5-15 p.m. on Friday, March 14th, 1930. His Excellency was accompanied by Mrs. Richards and their little daughter, says576 words
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Article690 1930-04-16 8 Miss K. A. Oakes, nursing sister, Has been seconded for service m Johore. Lord Amherst has arrived m Penang and is stopping at the E. and O. Hotel. Mr. F. H. Williams of the Kuala Lumpur firm of Barlow and Co., is homeward bound. Mr. J.M.M. - 690 words
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Article187 1930-04-16 8 Miranda's Easy Win. Conditions at Port Dickson on Sunday were very bad, says the Malay Mail, m fact, there has not been such a lack of breeze since May, 1929, when the Royal Singapore Yacht Club sent a team against Port Dickson. In almost a dead187 words
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Article216 1930-04-16 8 Quiet Reception at Princess's Request. In accordance with a special request H.R.H. Prince Axel by his wife. HR i; cess Axel, whose aunt, H.M. the Q. Sweden, died recently, there were on, members of the Danish communiu wharf m the dismal rain yesterday to greet the216 words
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274 1930-04-16 8 Bankruptcy Court Comment. The interesting comment that the ob r a public examination m bankruptcy mm s, that the community should be warned t&mt dealing with a man or woman who had M various times, to use a common expression, down his creditors" was made274 words
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Article281 1930-04-16 8 Experimental Rubber Paving on Read Bridge. The following action was taken at a ttC£&H of Committee No. 3 held on April 4th. Approved of provision of concrete kerbs aim Bukit Timah Road, from Cluny Road to WKOt Road, at an estimated cost of $14,000 Approved design for proposed281 words
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Article36 1930-04-16 8 It was notified m last night's Cn Gazette that His Excellency the Oowfl* been pleased to award the Colonial Mixil**j Forces Long Service Medal to I'll** Buchanan, Singapore Volunteer Corp> cognition of long and meritorious per***36 words
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Article1042 1930-04-16 9 (jwcquid agunt homines nostri est farrago Ulii Juvenal The Topicist would really like to know what .> the explanation of the fact that m the offi:.tl announcement m the Government Gazette ..»>»_ month with reference to the appointment a successor to Mr. Boey Kok Leong (resigned)1,042 words
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Article884 1930-04-16 9 DEBTORS' DEFAULTS. Bankrupts Who Were m Arrears. Seven cases where bankrupts were summoned for non-payment of arrears were dealt with m the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday. There were 21 listed. Dealing with what he described as the worst, the Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. T.884 words
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Article1668 1930-04-16 9 A CRY IN THE NIGHT. The Episode of the Cut Feet. Evidence of a highly interesting nature was recorded yesterday when the preliminary enquiry into the case m which i Chinese jeweller named Yio Ngee Kiow is detained on a charge of abetment of murder, was continued.1,668 words
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Article201 1930-04-16 9 Seized Money Returned. Mr. P. S. Williams, Second Magistrate, yescerday gave his decision regarding the appli- nation for the return of certain monies seized during the raid on the former Cosmopolitan Club. It will be recalled that Mr. Tongue, A.S.P.. attached to the Detective Department, raided201 words
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Article145 1930-04-16 9 Mr. R. J. W. Cottrell, of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, has gor» to Seremban and will act for Mr. H. V. Barge whilst the latter goes on home leave. M.M. Mr. H. C. Bathurst, Controller of Labour, Malaya, was m Penang on Wednesday, says the Straits145 words
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932 1930-04-16 10 MONDAY, APRIL 14. 1930. THE GUIDE MOVEMENT IN MALAYA. YEAR OF PROGRESS. ■Qualified Trainer Required. Guiding m Malaya, m spite of many difficulties, has made steady progress during 1929, writes Mrs. Cavendish. Chief Commissioner for Malaya. In several Districts numbers have increased, but m others, Companies and Pack? have had932 words
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Article64 1930-04-16 10 Two Tamil coolies have died and a third is m hospital as the result of a quarrel which occurred at Kuala Ketil, Kedah, on Monday night. Details of the alleged affray are lacking, but it is said that two men, a coolie and a tamby, have been arrested. The man64 words
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Article491 1930-04-16 10 NAMAZIE vs. JOO TECK HIN. Judgment Given for Plaintiff. Judgment m the Supreme Court action m which M. A. Namazie and Company sued Chop Joo Teck Hin for $75,000 odd, being the balance due on the price of goods sold and delivered to them, was delivered491 words
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Article202 1930-04-16 10 Thr following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 held on April 4th. Accepted the lowest tender, that of Chee Hoon Chye, at $23,500, for erection of new OiFires and Stores, Kallang Gas Works, the estimated cost being $41,378. Approved acceptance of the next lowest202 words
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Article128 1930-04-16 10 ihe pupils and teachers of Raffles Institution gave a varied and very enjoyable concert programme m the large hall of the School yesterday evening and the show was such a uccess that it should encourage the members of the School to continue their good work m this128 words
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Article124 1930-04-16 10 A motor car accident which might have had more serious consequences occurred on the Bukit Timah Road on Friday morning, when a new Hupmobile car, containing Mr. D. McMullin of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, going to Johore Bahru when approaching the level crossing at Bukit Timah village skidded124 words
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Article296 1930-04-16 10 DANISH PRINCE LEAVES. Cheering and Waving Danes at the Docks. The Danish Royal party, who revisited Singapore on Friday on their way back to Copenhagen, were given a very hearty send-oIT by the Danish community of Singapore before the Fionia left the wharves at 8 p.m.296 words
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Article554 1930-04-16 10 Court's Judgment. The Chief Justice delivered judgment or Saturday In the action m which Julian Animal and another sued L. Mohamed Ghouse Maricar and another, the proceedings arising out of an originating summons m which the Plaintiff.-., is legatees under the will of Ena Jamah Abdeen (deceased*554 words
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Article90 1930-04-16 10 [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Kuala Lumpur, April 12. The wedding took place at Kuala Lumpur yesterday of Mr. C. W. Rayner, of Bentong. Pahang, and Miss Ethel Churloy. of Sydney. The Rev. F. W. J. Reynolds oilici-.ted. The oride was given away by Mr. F.90 words
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Article34 1930-04-16 10 Mr. M. L. Philips, manager of Bukit Kub'i estate, leaves for England by the Sarpedon on seven months' leave. During his absence Mr. G. C. Lancaster, formerly of Juntai estate, will act for him.34 words
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Article694 1930-04-16 10 SATURDAY'S MATCH. Indo-Ceylonese Show Great Improvement. S.C.C 4; I.C.F.A. Saturday's league match between the and the I.C.F.A. might have been a r. able occasion for botl the teams for only a last minute goal that gave Ithe game and up to within fifteen mta so of694 words
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Article130 1930-04-16 10 Mr. Noel Coward. Lord Amhe!>r G. Bilainkin visited St QeotgS'l D Penang on Wednesday IM'lling shown round by Miss M( •Nicliol. mistress and were greatly Interest* d i form pupils' recitations. A tiny dl "Phyllis." was singled out by Mr. C several "close-up" shots by his 1; m S. Echo.130 words
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Article526 1930-04-16 11 SATURDAYS GATHERING. Oxford and Cambridge Foregather, f Oxford and Cambridge Society again n m» morated 'Varsity boat race by a highly gMftd and enjoyable dinner at Sea View Hold on Saturday evening. The attractive ballroom, which had been specially rei for the Society for the occasion,526 words
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Article140 1930-04-16 11 S.G.G beat Racecourse. G.C. EIM following was the second round result lyed yesterday at Bukit Timah. Racecourse -is mentioned first. s I M. Ibrahim 0. L. D. Hardie 7 and 5 1. C van der Beck 0. F. S. Gibson 5 and 3 1. Merita140 words
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Article231 1930-04-16 11 lollowing was the result of the Foursomes Sn. Racecourse players mentioned first. A R. Bateman and D. Uekuri J. M. A. n and W. R. Boyd 1. I ivrock and Wee Kah Kiat 0, W. Hay and Nicoll 1%, 18. Norris and F. R. Martens 0, A. W.231 words
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Article1023 1930-04-16 11 SOME LONDON NOTES. Looking Forward to Spring. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] London, March 13. Not for many years has there been so much promise of a brilliant Social season: 500,000 visitors, more than half of them from the U.S.A., are expected to visit Britain. More1,023 words
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Article525 1930-04-16 11 WEEK-END MATCHES. Remarkable Bowling by S.R.C. Veteran. Extraordinary bowling was the feature of Ihe match between the S.R.C. and the Welch Regiment on the former's ground on Saturday. Batting first the Recreation Club were only able to accumulate a total of 83, owing principally to Lt.525 words
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Article164 1930-04-16 11 An S.C.C. XI beat B Co., the Welch Regiment by 18 runs at Tanglin on Saturday, the scores being: S.C.C. Vine run out 2; Calhaem c Offley b Protheroe 10; Boyd lbw b Protheroe II; Lt. Cumberlege b Offley 6; Kendall b Protheroe 0; Millard Watts164 words
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Article509 1930-04-16 11 Bryan Bowls Effectively. Excellent innings by Major Olliver and Stew-art-Brown, followed by effective bowling by Lt G. J. Bryan and K. H. MacFarlane enabled the Vice-Captain's XI to beat the Captain's XI m the S.C.C. trial match on the Padang on Saturday and yesterday by 107 runs.509 words
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Article249 1930-04-16 11 The Press XI won their first match of the season yesterday against the Indian Association on Balestier plain. Repeating his success of the previous week on the same ground Vine took seven wickets for 11 runs, which included another hat-trick, m his last over. The scores249 words
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Article160 1930-04-16 11 WIN BY ONE RUN The I.A. beat "C" Co., the Welch Rept. by one run on Balestier Plain on Saturday. Bowli »«j for the winners Baskaran took five wickets for 18 runs and Kennedy the other five for 12. The scores were 1.A.: Baskaran b Date 20; Jumabhoy c Sinclair160 words
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Article125 1930-04-16 11 An interesting game took place at the S.C. R.C. yesterday when the Chinese club battin? first against an S.C.C. XI scored 193 for eight wickets, of which total Scow Hian obtainec 68 before retiring. The S.C.C.'s prosp*x;ts of winning looked very slender until G. R. More starting125 words
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Article234 1930-04-16 11 The following were the scores m the match between the S.C.R.C. and the S.R.C. on Sunday on the S.C.R.C. ground: S.C.R.C: Chua Choon Sim c G. Armstrong b Leijssius 13; W. Kirn Hock c B. Armstrong b Leijssius 70; Evan Wong c P. Almeida b Ess 10; C. Keng234 words
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Article330 1930-04-16 12 A Pioneer's Criticisms. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 11. An Interesting visitor to Kinta, Mr. Nance Williams, who 33 years ago was a pioneer of tin mining m this district, is now visiting the Kay Yew mine, of which he is a director, being also director330 words
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Article84 1930-04-16 12 P.C.C. Soundly Thrashed. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, April 13. Amazing features of the weekend cricket P.C.C. vs. Scharenguivel's team, which was practically a Europeans and The Rest trial game, were the wonderful hard hitting innings of Rodrigo who scored 158 out of a total 295, and84 words
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Article29 1930-04-16 12 Malacca, Apr. 13. The first rifle spoon shoot of the Volunteer? was fired this morning. Ashurst won the Harland Cup, Chua Boon Tan the Club spoon.29 words
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Article57 1930-04-16 12 Asiatic Planters* Decision. (Prom Our Own Correspondent;. Malacca, April 11. At a meeting of Asiatic rubber planters the question of finding employment for tappers during May was discussed and a resolution was passed that tappers willing to work should bo provided with employment; those unwilling to57 words
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Article152 1930-04-16 12 The following appointments are notified m the Gazette: Mr. T. B. Cocker to act as Registrar of Companies and Official Assignee; Mr. J. P. F. Gregg to be Second Magistrate, Singapore; Mr. K. G. A. Dohoo to be Assistant District Judge and Fourth Magistrate, Singapore; Mr. C. S.152 words
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Article142 1930-04-16 12 Javanese Arrested. Apprehension of an alleged notorious criminal from the Dutch East Indies was brought about by the Penang detective department who arrested Ranawitana, a Javanese, who is wanted to stand his trial on a charge of theft. A warrant had been issued for extradition m142 words
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Article772 1930-04-16 12 The Year's Work. The Chaplain's report, for 1929 of the Misdons to Seaman records: Visits to H. M. Ships 21; to Merchant Vessels 580; to Hospital 111; Services held m Institute 50; on Board Ship 3; Seamen attending services m the Institute 167; on Board772 words
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Article180 1930-04-16 12 Leembruggen Koelmeyer. The wedding was solemnized, says the Malay Mail, on Saturday evening at the Yenning Road Chapel, Kuala Lumpur, by Mr. S. S. Adams, of Miss Cecile Koelmeyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. W. Koelmeyer, and Mr. Terence Leembruggen. The service was fully choral.180 words
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Article66 1930-04-16 12 Mr. W. H. Parry, who has just relinquished the duties of manager of the Grand Hotel, Ipoh, sailed for Home by the President VanBuren on April 10. Mr. Parry is well-known m hotel circles m Singapore, Penang and the Far East and is going Home after an absence of ten66 words
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Article1508 1930-04-16 12 Life, said Mr. G. H. W. Rylands to a talk on Feb. 27th., has not many pleasures—permanent and universal pleasures that is, as apart from private hobbies such as stampcollecting or darning socks; and apart from fashionable pursuits like skating, diabolo, crosswords, contract bridge, mah-jong, or whatever1,508 words
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Article452 1930-04-16 12 IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER DOOMED Vulnerability of Huge Vessels. [From Our Air Correspondent London, Mar. 19. The question of whether the modern aircrafcarrier, evolved m the forced housing of war is not to-day rather an expensive form of whit elephant is at present engrossing the at tent ion of both452 words
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Article135 1930-04-16 12 A fatal accident occurred at ffenjom lang on the Southern Malayan Tin Dredgii Coy's mine recently, says the Times of M One Yap Lum who was employ* -ci sampan coolie, was engaged, with Dtber < m transporting materials to and fro b< I the dredge and the135 words
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Article39 1930-04-16 12 In the second division of the Leapw tf Anson Road Stadium last evening the I According to a report issued by the M-"--istry of Transport, 34.332 new motor X* cles were registered during July.39 words
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822 1930-04-16 13 TUESDAY. APRIL 15, 1939. FOOTBALL COMPETITION PROBLEM. A BET OR NOT A BET? Chief Justice Dismisses Evans* Appeal. The appeal of Mr. E. B Evans, who was conrted m the Police Court recently m conneci :-»n with the running of football competitions, and fined $100, was dismissed by the Chief822 words
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Article138 1930-04-16 13 Accused Jeweller Committed for Trial. The police enquiry into the death of the raunt Chinese, Chia Yiang. who died In Tan Toe* Seng Hospital m April 1921 following an attack m which he sustained severe cuts on his fed was continued m the Police Court138 words
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Article1095 1930-04-16 13 SEVERE SENTENCE. Threw Away Honour For Money. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, April 9. The two army officers who helped another officer to escape from the army gaol have not had to wait long to hear their punishments. The Court Martial sat on three days including1,095 words
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528 1930-04-16 13 YESTERDAY'S FUNCTION. Indians 9 Place m Malayan Development. The reception given at Mr. O. Ramasamy Nadar's bungalow at 90 Telok Kurau Road to H.E. The Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, by the Indian community yesterday evening was a successful function. Tea was served m the decorated528 words
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Article332 1930-04-16 13 Misadventure Verdict Returned. The Coroner has concluded his enquiry intc the accident on the Bukit Timah Road on Mar 22, m which Sergeant Francis George Nicholls R.A.F., of the Seletar Air Base, was thrown out of a motor car and sustained fatal injuries. Mr. Bourne332 words
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Article706 1930-04-16 13 NEW WORKSHOP BRANCH. Modern Garage Equipment for Repairs. Thornycroft House, the new Tank Road "home" of one of the most familiar makes of lorries used m Malaya, besides being that of an extensive marine undertaking, which is to be formally opened this afternoon, will henceforth boast another706 words
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151 1930-04-16 13 A large gathering of members and friends assembled at the Sinhalese Association Hall yesterday at 4 p.m. to celebrate the National Day. The National Day which has been observed by the Sinhalese for years is the dawn of a New Year and friends and relations151 words
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Article99 1930-04-16 13 The billiards match which was played on Sunday between the Aston Athletic Club and the S.C.R.C. proved to be quite an interesting affair and resulted m a win for the Aston Club by three events to one. All the matches were of 250 up and were very closely99 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article271 1930-04-16 14 To the Editor. Sir,— Your paragraph m to-day's paper concerning the Cathedral Chaplaincy calls for comment. Without going into controversial matters at all. it is vitally necessary that members of the Church of England m Singapore should be made acquainted with facts and should know what271 words
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Article357 1930-04-16 14 To the Editor. Sir,— Referring to the remarks made by your film correspondent m your issue of Saturday last, regarding the Majestic. Penang, I, as an interested party, wish to point out that certain statements made by him do not appear to me to be correct. It357 words
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109 1930-04-16 14 To the Editor. Sir, The complete amity which prevails between members of both Universities comprising this Society cannot cause me to fail m my duty to those whom I represent by neglecting to point out to you that, contrary to the statement which109 words
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Article101 1930-04-16 14 Mr. V. G. Savi, .Cniei Ponce Omcer Perak, will be leaving on transier to Singapore about the 26th. inst. Mr. E. Bagot, Chief Police Officer, Pahang, is expected to go to Ipoh as C.P.0., Perak. Raub was en fete last week-end, says Friday's Malay Mail, on Saturday and Sunday, on101 words
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Article823 1930-04-16 14 OPENING WIN. S.C.F.A. Decisively Beaten on the Stadium. Batavia XI 3; S.C.F.A 1. Compared with the S.C.F.A. whom they convincingly beat by three goals to one, the Batavia side visiting Singapore showed the large crowd at the Stadium last evening that their ball control, the understanding823 words
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Article25 1930-04-16 14 In a Division II League game yesterday evening on the A.P.C. ground, the Police defeated the B.A.T. by 5 goals to one.25 words
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Article102 1930-04-16 14 April Monthly Medal. Forty-two cards were taken out for the April Medal which resulted m a win for P. C. Barnes who returned a score of 81 16 65 nett. The following have qualified foi the Telegraph Cup and the draw for the first round is as102 words
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Article764 1930-04-16 14 SUNDAY'S YACHTING. E Fickle Winds Spoil .Evcldlll)* This being the season of changing monsoon? the wind was "ight and fickle on Sunday and at 9.30 a.m. tJ-e sailing committee decided to send the boats over the S. W. Monsoon course, from which direction the breeze was expected764 words
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Article141 1930-04-16 14 WEEK-END TENNIS IN IPOH. Chinese vs. Europeans. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Apr. 14. Week-end sport in Perak comprised a keen contest between teams of Chinese and Europeans in which, although the Chinese won seven singles out of eight and six doubles, losing two, the Europeans won their three contests141 words
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Article62 1930-04-16 14 The men's monthly medal was played on April 12th and 13th. Twenty-three cards were taken out. The best returns were: 0. R. S. Bateman, 1 Up Capt. J. B. Cowie, 1 Down 1. C. Mackay, 2 The sweep for the best nine holes resulted m a tie62 words
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453 1930-04-16 14 Mr. Marinus m Conference [From Our Own Correspond* Batavia, April i > It is reported that the Government sidering holding a meeting between M: J nus, the Director of Agriculture and the j of the Provinces with an extensive native 1 ber industry. The453 words
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174 1930-04-16 14 Presiding at the annual general meeting ol the Straits Chinese British Association. Penang. Mr. Lim Eow Thoon. made an appeal tor increased membership and financial support "This is the only Association of its kind we have here." declared Mr. Eow Thoon. "and it would not be174 words
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Article126 1930-04-16 14 At the final statutory meeting of the Titng Guan Brick and Tile Manufacturing Co.. Ltd which went into voluntary liquidation m Ifan h 1929, held at the offices of Messrs R.nnir. Lowick, and Co. 18. Battery Road, yesterday afternoon, the liquidator's report was reoett i126 words
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Article160 1930-04-16 14 All roads led to the Majestic Ttfceatn Khoo Sian Ewe Road, yesterday, on the m sion of the official opening of the theatn wtok waj performed by the Hon'ble Mr. Lim Civ B Ean, the Straits Echo of Saturday The Majestic will, m future, be a160 words
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Article6133 1930-04-16 15 [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. S. The Naval Conference discussions have been resumed M Briand has returned to London. A brighter feeling pervades Conference cirles foUowtng the meeting of the Franco-Bri- r delegations at which it is authoritatively -iated agreement was reached on interpretation at article sixteen of the Covenant6,133 words
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Article246 1930-04-16 16 Control of Hawkers. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, April 15. At the Rural Board meeting this morning Mr. C. H. G. Clarke presided. A rate of .25 was decided to be paid m respect of each pound of rubber removed during the first quarter of the year246 words
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Article117 1930-04-16 16 Their Debut m Annual Route March. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 15. The first appearance of Scottish kilts on parade m Perak was seen yesterday when the annual route march through Ipoh by 500 members of the M.S.V.R., M.V.I, and Police cadets under Major Hornidge took117 words
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Article133 1930-04-16 16 ESTATE TROUBLE. Assistant Manager's Story of Murder Threats. [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, Apr. 15. The hearing has commenced here of a case m which 25 tappers on Ayar Pasir Estate, Machap, are charged with trespass and with attempting to intimidate the manager following a demand133 words
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Article94 1930-04-16 16 PERAK HYDROELECTRIC SCHEME. Chenderoh Opening Next [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 15. Sir Arnold Gridley, director of the Perak Hydro-Electric Company has arrived to inspect the great dam and power station at Chenderoh, which is being formally opened next month at an elaborate public ceremony. Major Dane, son of94 words
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Article58 1930-04-16 16 Great Fear of Distress. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, April 14. The crops In most places m South Siam are almost a complete failure. Apparently not more than 10 per cent of the area planted can be reaped and residents are fearing Preat distress with58 words
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Article263 1930-04-16 16 The Devolution Policy at Work, [From Our Own Correspondent.] Some matters of exceptional interest were discussed at the monthly meeting of the Perak State Council according to the official minutes just published which give an indication of that wider scope of activity which the Guillemard devolution263 words
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Article156 1930-04-16 16 Mr. Justice Sproule and Magistrate's Decision. [Prom Our Own Correspondent. 1 Penang, April 15. Before Mr. Justice Sproule to-day an appeal was heard m a case m which Lim Ah Boon was charged m the Butterworth Court w.th possession of dutiable tobacco. The Ms«nstr* f e156 words