The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 May 1931
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Title Section20 1931-05-15 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,336. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 193 L 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article517 1931-05-15 1 The Bark cf England discount rate was yesterday reduced from 3 to 2% per cent. Page 11. M. Briand, after tendering his resignation as Minister for Foreign Affairs, withdrew it at the request cf his colleagues Page 11. Two summonses served on Lord Kylsant alleging falsification of517 words
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Article975 1931-05-15 1 The other day I went, to the (Calcutta) Zoo. I did not go alone, for there are lew places more depressing to the solitary visitor than a zoo. where ordinarily all the world and his wife seems to turn out with a complete set ofW.L.G - 975 words
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Advertisement340 1931-05-15 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT ,FTZ BROS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd RAFFLES HOTEL 1 TEA DANCE 1 6.15 p.iric I [adelphi hotel| I Under Entirely New jj Management. i «i ji SPECIAL INCLUSIVE RATES ARRANGED FOR VISITORS STAYING ONE MONTH OR OVER. 5 Mr.340 words
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Advertisement311 1931-05-15 1 |ebrope#h6telJ "Renowned by Recommendation" S j Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits etc. at the [g i J LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. i 1 1 SATURDAY, 16th MAY. i SPECIAL RACE DINNER AND DANCE. 1 DANCING TILL 1.45 A.M. jjj j DINNER AND DANCE $3.00. j j NO CHARGE FOR AFTER311 words
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Advertisement94 1931-05-15 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinema advertisements Page 2. Beautiful New Chevrolet Page 7. Insure your car with Ocean Page 20. Fight anaemia with San-Cre. Page 3. Chrylser Plymouth for quality Page 8. [CHRYSLm EASY HANDLING i ITHE GIFT SHOP FOR EXQUISITE PRESENTS i of J UNUSUAL QUALITY 194 words
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Advertisement17 1931-05-15 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT 3ETZ BROS. CO., 53 Robinson Rd.17 words
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Article149 1931-05-15 2 Th.» following was amongst action lafcra r a mcjtinp, of Committee No. 3. held on Mu\ 3 Confirmed estimate and apportionment ol making up Lim Tua Tow Road and of coal >. jnetalling only of Lorong 35. Goylang. Approved serv'ce of notices under Section 11)1 on frontiers of149 words
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Article112 1931-05-15 2 Europe Shanghai Air Mail Shanj;liai. Apr. :»4. Plcktal Up lor the first time th- Europe:!mail via the Siberian route, the Junkers nil plane No. 3 landed here at 3.30 p.m. feeterday from M-.inchuli .teomplishinu the tirst down trip of tke service leal flights now being made by112 words
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Advertisement283 1931-05-15 2 The use of ♦GRAFTON" Germicidal Soap m your bath, and ••AGNESIA" I>usting Powder after your bath will ensure ireedom from PRICKLY HEAT. Insist on the Trade Marks TiRAFTON" and "AGNESIA" as they designate superior quality MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite OPO Singapore. i S Increasingly l Popular Daily t\ ONK VISIT283 words
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Advertisement231 1931-05-15 2 Victoria Theatre COMMENCING SATURDA V NEXT MA V 16th AND NIGHTLY AT 9. 50 P.M. NANDYS CONTINENTAL REVUE THIS IS NOT V TALKIE. SKK THE SUBSTANCE NOT THE SHADOW. SINGING, DANCING, COMEDY. BOOKING AT JOHN LITTLES $3, $2 &I. I RETURN OF I MARTENOT. Monday June Ist, Tuesday June 2nd.231 words
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Advertisement106 1931-05-15 2 The Screen's Most Brilliant Artists m the Screen's Most j ELEGANT PRODUCTION. j I The Picture that comes I Direct From the Roxy Theatre World Premiere j I Truly a Picture m keeping with Alhambras Policy of bigger and better Entertainment. I i i 4 I HARDING;; I As the106 words
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Miscellaneous502 1931-05-15 2 THE WEEK l-riday, 15th. Hl^ih Water. 09.15. 75 ft. 21 15. 8.1 ft jOTaatton lev :nd Piav»t Co mootMiu. 64 Maikrt Street. 12. rrafafca* RE. MatMng Rfctewoo Mhmmm, 12.30 pm. Kutary tifl'm. Rallies Hotil. Cricket: s.CC. Tournament p.s i.. v». Blccatraa Billiard: Exhibition by Japanr cbawpkw. at Japaotae Club. Seattle502 words
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Article355 1931-05-15 3 CHILDISH DRAMA To Incite Chinese to Rebellion Another example of the Soviet's pernicious prcpaßindii by film:; v.p.s .shown by the Film Society. This film, cal'^d "The Pluc Express," is an in^?r.uous drama cbv'ously manrfactured fcr the only purpose of inciting the Chinese to revolution. The commentator In355 words
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Article225 1931-05-15 3 The Influence of Sir Muhammad Iqbal London. Ar~il 24. A paper on Sir Muhammad Iqbal's poetry read before the India Society by Dr. Mulkraj Anand pave rIM to an interesting deb.ite )f .he poet's choice of a medium for Viis verse. Sir DenlsOD Ross was emphatic225 words
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Article308 1931-05-15 3 Routine Orders by Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. T. Reilly. M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, May 13. Camps. The following camp is republished for information. p l«»ce Unit Assemble Disperse Siglap S.R.E. <v> May 16 May 17 Ranges. Th? following Range Allotments are republLshed for information. Buses Leave Drill Hall308 words
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Article299 1931-05-15 3 LORD BYNG AND THE GUNMEN HIS NEXT TASK Not to Resign From "the Yard" London, April IS. Lord Byng. the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, fa retarping to London on Sunday after spending the v inter m the Sou'h of France, and will visit the Home Secretary early next week.299 words
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Article328 1931-05-15 3 Distus. 10:1 About the Bandit Menace LcaA n, An;Il 15. Lord Qyng, the Commit loner <i Pc!icc for London, retun d ,o duly t -clay after a healt Irestortng holiday In the s w h of Prcnce. He arrived ;>t Uvotiand Tijrd at 10.40 a.m.328 words
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Article163 1931-05-15 3 Hut I'sci'iil When Visiting Hotels I. ndon, \j".i holden i.- i known to lumriu that. t!"!i :r IminedJ U effect i^ to toeraatt Urn atai Of the Kiatuitu-- thiy ay»- ripfttti to tn ,tow »hen tiit* o\.::c- j; away from booM Lovd tai> s::nby. 00 tin ther hand,163 words
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Article106 1931-05-15 3 How They May Cause Car Accidents London. Ma> 1 The danger <-i cmrrylna d igi m noli i < Ulustrated by tn ixtraordiiimry Nrtei <<i dents m Ri. Nyn y !< rd iv A (i- 1 ac mi v jrlnq let m a car junip <1 out f>f106 words
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Article67 1931-05-15 3 Mi L. t. wmiin pMtmr, a i )kis beta, it i^ report «i appoint! i -mi>« Of the Kinta Bftnll i v B ird |ft .J A s .Ji'nniiitjs. who resigned recent!* The K.i i r i ran 8 O evening ol I >th ifr t Bfford for J< i67 words
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Advertisement243 1931-05-15 3 Estate Trust Agencies l (1927) Limited. 1 BRANCHES: v fj RgMSfi-*- 1 MALACCA. S a; 11, Light Street PENANG. S 14. Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. S Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised jjj and Interest collected,243 words
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Advertisement334 1931-05-15 3 JOIN THE CRUSADE| A M/j^h AGAINST ANAEMIA \p| Strac?l C a °r ry °h M l diCal SClenCe Ulg Cre ;i •"■epara.ion of Liver Extract that enriches the blood and maintains a normal healthy supply fs a dffietnn a atf te h I i rn rf employed t0 denote those334 words
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Article252 1931-05-15 4 Moods and Modes of Eve By Our Woman Correspondent. OUR BUmmsr dresses arc going to see a diversion from the gowns cf a year ago. Then everything wa^ unicoloured and the enserrfole touch reigned supreme. Now we rend that two colours are better than one, and Paris votes cv?n for252 words
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Article317 1931-05-15 4 WIND-BLOWN CHEEKS YOUNG women of to-day learn, to th sir ererte tlnf benefit, that It la no longer interesting to be pale. There was a time who i flrll ccn:idcred it quite romantic o imi'ictc the firjuld li] and droop, pallidly, on parlour LOias. Th? girl who played tennis tc317 words
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Article172 1931-05-15 4 The housewit? is fast disappearing from Paris: tht P?rl>i<-nm is losir^ the "VtftlU menageres Even fashion and elegance are relegating domestic bliss to a somewhat communal plan? and popularising 'the home m the hotel.' After all. the city is full of good hotels, .so why burden oneself with172 words
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Article81 1931-05-15 4 With the opening of the travelling season, one Ls reminded that men enjoy the reputation of being better travellers than women, getting more out of travel, retaining what they do get longer, and with being more adept at interesting others m their travel experiences. The masculine reputation for superior81 words
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Article, Illustration505 1931-05-15 4 figures. The afternoon frock should now come within seven to eight inches of the ankle for the younger woman, but may be made right down to the ankle m the case of the matron. Mid whj shall gainsay its elegance? New styles are showing m505 words
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Article799 1931-05-15 4 JOSIF GINSBURG. M. D - JOSIF GINSBURG. M.D. BY Th? Pragu? and Hollywood Beauty Export I* H£ colour of the sfcftn is dependent first on the Quality and quantity of pigment or colouring matter. Second, on the blood supply. l&rd, on the amount of fat. By quality of pigment IFree Press; N.A.N.A. Copyright - 799 words
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Article68 1931-05-15 4 IT is certain that materials guaranteed not to crush are to enjoy popularity this summer. Chiffons come into this category. Finer silks are as accommodating, and artificial silks are now woven to overcome this drawback. Women, aware that the neatest cut is ruined when the material creases easily, now68 words
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Article80 1931-05-15 4 HPHE invalid will find her food much more tempting when it is served m a pottery set. There is an attractive soup set m a pale fawn colour, with bands of orange around the edges, and this includes the cup and cover, saucer, toast-rack, as well80 words
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Article71 1931-05-15 4 PVERY woman who believes m having kitchen utensils as attractive as possible should buy some tins for cakes, biscuits and tea which are quite new and unusual. They imitate alabaster. The effect is very charming and the cost not at all extravagant. Oblong boxes for biscuits have71 words
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Article65 1931-05-15 4 pLOWERED chiffon is used to fashion what appears to be a simple dinner and dance dress. Actually, the skirt is divided into the nrw pyjamas legs which are so comfortable and easy to wear, and quite indetectable m ordinary movement. The bodice is sleeveless and tightfitting,65 words
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Article73 1931-05-15 4 CQUARE necklines on modish frocks are finished with epaulettes, but there are many other fancy styles. Draped scarves are fashionable. Large capes and small ones contrast with fichus whicb are lace-trimmed and go on collarless frocks. Yokes to muslin blouses are seen with many surface trimmings as tucks,73 words
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Article102 1931-05-15 4 lI7HATEVER other hats you may have, do indulge m a sailor shape. The nicest style is the little cap, with a tuck around the top. which is finished with a bow of eire ribbon. The bow is pushed up above the forehead, or allowed to slip down102 words
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Article90 1931-05-15 4 IF you would be chic m your selection of *cosy jumpers, then have at least one handr^rochetted m fine wool m a cobweb pattern *ith pointed yoke and sleeves m white, while the remainder m black, and fitting lightly at the waist. This was one of a collection of90 words
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Article95 1931-05-15 4 II7HK\ you have achieved an cbjectlve don't stop to admire ycurself and listen to the applause. Keep gcing. The momentum of success may carry you far past your goal. Ruth Nichols, a young New York society girl turned aviatrix. celebrated the news she has captured the women's altitude95 words
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Article147 1931-05-15 4 A MAZING is the variety with which one is confronted when one goes to choose a collar. In fact, with the new frocks, there is often a choice of collars for one particular frock. Perhaps the collar is full and m two colours. Double collars also introduce two colours147 words
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Article357 1931-05-15 4 A PRECIOUS POSSESSION I have heard it argued that enthusiastic peapl? waste a vasi amount of time building Castles m Spain. But the critics seem to forget that II ther? wer? no Castles m Spain there probably we id net b: any castles m reality! writ?.-! a woman conerpendent. Every357 words
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Article199 1931-05-15 4 Make-up to be Toned Down > Numerous minor changes m milad\ *t fashions, particularly m the smaller details of dress, are reported by Carolyn Putman, who designed the frocks for Nancy Carroll and the other feminine Paramount players. Hals will be worn way back from the fore*199 words
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Article95 1931-05-15 4 A rather new material combination of metal and fur is used on a new semi-formal gown The line of the grown is m favour of the Russian tunic which is once more making its appearance m the fashionable world. The tunic which clings softly to the95 words
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Article829 1931-05-15 4 A Busy Time For Hostesses A LONDONER'S JOTTINGS I'Htdon ALTHOUGH the London Mm m m officially until the Prii Rcyal Academy early In r begun m April. Newly diearated bouse kled with foreign and Oven woman wore a n.?w hat. tnd Bond Str»T« into its own again. The first performanceFree Press; N.A.N.A. Copyright - 829 words
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Article431 1931-05-15 5 EDDIE GUERIN CASE Facts Prejudicing a Fair Trial London, April 24. A stem warning against the publication by newspapers of matter likely to prejudice an accused person was uttered by the Lord Chief Justice m two cases m which newspapers were heavily fined for contempt of431 words
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Article243 1931-05-15 5 Bright Young People of Politics London, April 24. While Sir Oswald Mosley's new party profess to be delighted at the encouragment which Mr. Allan Young, their first candidate to take the field, is receiving m the Ashton by-election, they are experiencing the customary trials m the way of243 words
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Article135 1931-05-15 5 Victims' Bodies Returned by Afridis Bombay. April 30. It transpires that the aeroplane which crashed on Khajuri plain last Friday, causing the death of both British officers who were occupants, came down m a storm. There was considerable difficulty, regarding the return of the bodies by the135 words
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Article112 1931-05-15 5 Circus Lions Break Loose London, May 5. During a circus performance at Helston. Cornwall, four lions escaped from an ironba/red enclosure m *.ent and glided out through the entrance so quietly and quickly 'hat many m the audience did not realise what had happened. One lion jumped112 words
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949 1931-05-15 5 SMUGGLING BEER How a Bootlegger Tricked the Racketeers Antcn Cermak. Chicago's new Mayor, has pledged himself to "'lean up" the gangsters and racketeer?. If Chicago compares as unfavourably with New York as it te said to do, Mr. Cermak's job has not been exaggerated.H.S.L - 949 words
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Article63 1931-05-15 5 Boy Artist Copies "Treasure Island" Illustration London, April 30. A minor Rcyal A:adcmy surprise occcurreci to-day. A picture by a bjy aged 16. who is an assistant salesman at Covent Garden, which hari been accepted, has be?n removed by crder of the President. Sir William Llewellyn, on63 words
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Article26 1931-05-15 5 Mr. H. J. Spinks. Inspector of Polio?. Straits Settlements, has been seconded for service under the Government cf Brunei. \vi;h effect from March 18th. 1931, inclusive.26 words
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Article173 1931-05-15 5 First German Execution Since 1928 Berlin, May 2. The world's oldest executioner, the eighty-one year old Reichart. carried out on Saturday, at Regensburg. the death sentence passed upon Tetzner. whose torch murder last year caused a sensation throughout Europe and. it is believed, inspired the similar crime173 words
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Article200 1931-05-15 5 Doctor's Warning to Wives "Every woman who nags her husband shoitens his life." So declared Dr. Josiah Oldfield m an address on "Keeping well. which he delivered at the annual meeting of the Lady Margaret Fruitarian j Hospital m London. 'The wife." added Dr. Oldfield. "has200 words
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Article100 1931-05-15 5 j Mr. W. T. Pearce. who was ir.vi*-'" by th? Tugbv Union committee to aocsof he office M president for the third succ?s-iv2 rer,cn. and requested time to think th^ m<itt o r over owing tq business considerations, ha- now giv~n his cou-cnt. a fact that v.ill be halted Wftlj100 words
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Article362 1931-05-15 5 Beautiful Girl's Death Berlin, April 14. Herr Eric Borchardt. the famous jazz king of Berlin, who was last Sunday detained by the police m Saarbrucken m connection with the death m his room of a beautiful young girl named Margot Candelier. has been formally arrested and placed362 words
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Article64 1931-05-15 5 Successful Experiment m France France, May 2. In the neighbourhood of Tourcoing tin the north of Prance), Lieut-Colonel Rcboul and the chemist M. Maucin have made an .atineial fo« experiment. In less than three minutes a thirk cloud covered an important factory. The cloud was more than two64 words
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Article208 1931-05-15 5 Objection to Military Treaty With France Brussels. May 4. Political Interest is focussed on the annual Flemish Convention, held on Sunday, m the nearby town of Vemmel, and its probable repercussions, as the Convention has adopted a resolution voicing a strong protest against the Belgian-French military treaty. The208 words
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Article229 1931-05-15 5 EGYPTIAN UN REST Will the British Intervene Cairo. May 2. The tension arising from Friday's dashes \x--tuxen the police and Wafdirts is still on tho increase, leading «.n Saturday to :i r!< mon.vtration by inmates of harems, led by prominent suffragettes including the wife of the exPremier Mahmud Paiha. The229 words
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Advertisement546 1931-05-15 5 THE READY TO SERVEFOODS AND DAIRY PRODUCE OF I !a M on the tempting dishes of St. Url and the hot ?eason will lose its .npleasant effect on your appetite, i You will eat with- relish. Soups, i U Fish. Sausages, Enlrees, Hams. fc* Jams. Cheese. All the best stores546 words
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Advertisement179 1931-05-15 5 wvJ JL JL C There are hundreds of mothers who to pick up right away— never looked could tell you to this day when and back again where it was that someone uttered "Lactogen" is good rich farm milk— the word "Lactogen." Perhaps it was every drop of the cream179 words
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Article357 1931-05-15 6 UNLUCKY PEDESTRIAN 7,300 Killed 177,800 Injured Last Year Home Ofljce ngures reveal that during 1930 500 people were injured every day on the roads of Great Britain 20 of them fatally. In England, Scotland and Wales 7.305 people were killed during the year, 609 more than357 words
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Article198 1931-05-15 6 Sir K. G. Efferton and Sir Henry Watkis London. May I. Tiif death baa occurred of Lieutenant-Gene- 1 ral Sir Raleigh Qllbert Egerton. QOntAL SIR HENRY WATKIS London. May 5. Tiu death qm occurred ol General sir Hem? WatkLs. General Watki:*' CVeei Wai closely identified with India, for198 words
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Article129 1931-05-15 6 Atmosphere of Friendship and Good- will London. May 1 In his speech at a meeting of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel at the Albert Hall this evening. Mr. L. S. Amery. M.P.. said there was evidence m the Indian section of the Society's129 words
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Article29 1931-05-15 6 Women to be Allowed to Compete Louden, May j. The Oxford Congregation has decided to allow women to compete for nire scholarsh us formerly reserved for men.29 words
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Article195 1931-05-15 6 The VWldlng of Mr Francis F B Baker, of the State Bank, son of the Rev. and Mrs W. A Baker of Hand>worth Rectory, Sheffield and Miss Gladys Crumbie, daughter of the lab Mr. and Mrs T. Crumbie of Leicester, m solemnised at All Saints* Church. Jesselton, at 4.30 p.m.195 words
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Article341 1931-05-15 6 BUYING FROM RUSSIA Exports £22,178,206 Less Than m 1930 Hopes that the foreign trade ot the United Kingdom would show a recovery from the acute depression of the first two months of the current year have not yet materialised. The Board of Trade- returns for341 words
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Article187 1931-05-15 6 Hindu Youth Injured by Bomb Bombay April JO. Surat. April 30th.— A terrific bon:b-like explosion occurred last l tght at Rander. a predominantly Muslim town, two and a half miles from here, as a result of which Balubhai. a lindu boy, aged 14, was seriously187 words
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Article88 1931-05-15 6 School Girl Mauled by Lion London, May 1. New York. The use .of a young lion, among other live animals, by a professor to Illustrate a lecture on natural history m a school at Cincinnati had serious results. The lion, suddenly snapping the leash whereby the woman trainer88 words
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Article62 1931-05-15 6 Novel War Memorial m the Tyrol London, Mar Vienna. A novel war memorial has been erected at Kufstein. m the Tyrol, near the German frontier, from public contributions: from all German -speaking lands, m the form of a huge open air organ possessing 26 registers, with62 words
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Article182 1931-05-15 6 The death occurred at Carlisl-o recently of Mr. Alfred W. Routtsdge, who first came u> British North Borneo In January. 1897. tor the New London Borneo Tobacco Co.. joined the Government Service on Jure 6th.. 1898 being attached to the Treasury till April 1901. when he became Magistrate m Labuan.182 words
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Advertisement384 1931-05-15 6 f^* ie Secref ■k^3 of Strength I 1 v /^y^/)j/ln CTRENGTH is the quality yo* X\lj?}/YJ/v'y necvl m life Strength to cany \ut /i+**^?^> out your daily work, strength to r^ Wincarnis will give you that ttTen^th. A wine and a tonic >^^^^^ ~~^2& both, it will make the blood384 words
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Advertisement230 1931-05-15 6 IPHILIPS I High A'oltage I I 30. 40, 60, 75 10(1 watt Lamps are I REDUCED 15°' v m Drice I For Better Lighting USE IPHILIPS LAMPS! T Sole Agents United Engineers Limited.! m the Straits Settlements.) J ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. JL SINGAPORE and BRANCHES. W^W IN TMOUSANDS OF MOMIS %0230 words
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Article3087 1931-05-15 7 ASIAN SOCIETY LECTURE The Part Played by the British IBy British Air Mail From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 22. A most interesting lecture entitled "China: With Special Reference to Its Transport Problems" was delivered yesterday afternoon by Mr. S. F. Mayers, under the auspices of the3,087 words
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Advertisement359 1931-05-15 7 4m rtoAfi««™K yJ STOP AT ONCE/ /T T T S not thc *<*><* you cat which causes pain, but the X^^ STW^ stomach acid which sets up loud fermentation —\a I kf 8< hIS CXCess acid musT therefore.be neutralised *^1 >SV /I! C S} CXpe^ a 5 yrcMef Tt >359 words
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Advertisement114 1931-05-15 7 The new Chevrolet 6 is a car of such evident character and quality, that it finds a natural place m the most distinguished environment, its trim graceful beauty its carefully tailored and roomy interiors ara typical of Fishei's fine ccacli craft. Many (saiures have been introduced to give it "Big114 words
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Article395 1931-05-15 8 UNUSUAL WORK Fitting Out Idols and Mascots How would you like to spend your days making artificial eyes for people, mascots and dols? That is the unusual work carried on daily over a small shop m New Oxford-street. This strange business has been m existence for 150395 words
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Article270 1931-05-15 8 Japanese Plane's Departure Iwaki. Japan. May 4. The "Hoc-his imhibei" 'plane, entrusted with the commission of spanning the Pacific for the first ttme, started from Tokyo fcr America this morning at ten minutes past ten. It had an enthusiastic send-off from the huge crowds assembled at the270 words
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Article105 1931-05-15 8 Behaviour Mistake of a Man Deported From America Id this country they demand a stricter form of behaviour than m America.' said William Berman, feCSd twenty-six, of Manchester, who was sentenced at Folkestone Quarter Sessions, to nine months' Imprisonment for doing grievous bodily harm BttflMUß called at a105 words
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Article197 1931-05-15 8 A motor car accident occurred on Sulc Pagoda -road almost opposite the Globe Cinema. Rangoon on May 2 at about 12.40 a.m. resulting m the death of a young Irishman. Mr. J. Howell Quirke. of Messrs. Bulloch Brothers. Mr. Quirke was driving his new Baby Austin car from north to197 words
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671 1931-05-15 8 THEORIES OF ANCESTRY Men Who Feasted on Human Brains Tens of thousands of years ago before th? last Ice Age cannibals roamed about Western Europe, feasting at times on human trains amid the blosn.ms of dog roses! Thousands of years later there were living671 words
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Article211 1931-05-15 8 The Undemoted non-fiction works a. ill lx ready for issue on Saturday, at. 9 a.m.. Akeley (M.L.J.^ Carl Akeley's Airier. 19'jI. UIILS. Belloc iHilairei A Conversation wit a a Ctt and Others. 1931. (Essays). Bradley <J.H.) Parade of the Living v history of life on earth. 1931. illus.211 words
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Article108 1931-05-15 8 Chicago. April 14. Dozens of men. threatened with suffocation) when fire broke cut m a half-finished sewag timrel here, were rescued to-day through thr action of Mr. Peter Pirsch. inventor of a smoke ejector. Mr. Pirsch finished the work of const rue Unr the first model of108 words
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Advertisement350 1931-05-15 8 FROM EVERY STANDPOINT A QUALITY MOTOR CAR For safety, Ply mouth you internal expanding weatherproof hydraulic brakes and a silent, welded-steel body. Foi comfort, it is full-size with lateral springs U and hydraulic shock absorbers. For Hashing performf/\ f\ ance, a 48-horsepower engine of the high-compression J £,1 type pioneered350 words
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Advertisement272 1931-05-15 8 "ALL SKIN AM) r.RiEP -that's what people sa > about her. Its quite tnwUy. A brißhl. VtvadOM, with an now always Uwd-tooktag, robbed of all physical en. friencLs rail hi r thin and m i i hack. Don't rlvi- anyone about ynu. you mustn't weight, lost appetite, lost h.«U», to272 words
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Advertisement493 1931-05-15 9 BUSINESS CARDS. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY 11. MGENT BUCKERIDGE Iligbrfet Class Work Lowest Rates UUDLAW BL'ILDING Phone 7H98. "marble merchants. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nos. 1 Si .1. Penhas Road, off Lavender Street Phone 6075. h NT WEAR A TRUSST BltMkl Rupture Ap- .^^^^n^ Nrw discovery ,^^^^*^^V .rful No lumpy C HA493 words
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Advertisement645 1931-05-15 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE la hereby given that tenders are now invited for the ioJlowin* material o» services, and that particulars of such tenorsnu;y be obtained m the Tender Room. Muninpa l OWces: supply of MM tan Of Australian Gas C-jal. Shipment to give delivery between August Ist.645 words
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Advertisement765 1931-05-15 9 Ii I I M \^n \TlO^m 1 M mm A I I A Healthy Outlook U He rcmemWn when this wm jutt a jungle, how j^ fee was afraid kc would merer tee those young I I Kcalthj trees tmdj be tapped— ke was afraid I malaria, 'lv or few765 words
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Advertisement318 1931-05-15 9 aMaVI bY u\** of the aw^* 1 k c»*y trouble* aO d rew« .a^aaaP^aHecUd P^ W A tnc »r 'T»^UJ itli t*? if tu r «aat awE'i ■*^?i •^^^aag -^aaar^ 66 feels like 3O k Last tjcar I ivas laid up with everybody Mgtl i* too oid ttt work rheumatism318 words
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728 1931-05-15 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1931. THE KUOMINTANG SETTLEMENT The introduction of a measure m Legislative Council to amend the Societies Ordinance so as to prevent it clashing with membership of the Kuomintang. seems to be a reasonable way out of an admitted difficulty. As a result of negotiations728 words
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Article525 1931-05-15 10 Mr. J. F. Hannyngton. lately of Teluk Anson. 'has been appointed Assistant District Officer. Cameron's Highlands. Capt. N. Jones. If.C, has been appointed ■migration Commissioner for Malaya at Madras. fishing at Chenderoh will soon be one of the popular pastimes for a holiday. A European d.'sciple of Isaac Wa^on hooked525 words
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Article657 1931-05-15 10 DR. DE JONGE New Governor Highly Esteemed (From Our Own Correspondent* Batavia. May 11. Last Friday a cable from The Hague mentioned the prDbable appointment ol Jhr. Dr. B. C. de Jcnge as Gcvsrnor-General cf ths Dutch East Indies. The sam? day this r ews w?s officially657 words
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Article175 1931-05-15 10 Three Months for Unauthorised Use of Car Sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment was parsed by the Second Police Magistrate <Mr. G. E. Clayton) yesterday morning on a Malay who took away a car from an unlocked garage during the night without the ov/ner's knowledge and went175 words
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Article82 1931-05-15 10 For Friday May 15th Before the Acting Chief Justice m Chambers at 10. 30 a.m.: Summonses m Chambers, Originating Summonses and Motion. Koh Van Tee Neo <w> and another vs. Tan Ah Cheok and 2 others Gch Tiam Seng vs. Tay Peng Kirn and another. Before Mr. Justice82 words
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Article24 1931-05-15 10 Wireless developments are proceeding apace In Hong Kong, the latest being a running commentary broadcast during the closing match of the local football season.24 words
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Article90 1931-05-15 10 R.G.A. MEETIM, Necessary for Effective Control tßeuter., ■tnrkt] London. |fa The need for co-operation beta tish and Dutch Govornm-uu vti the conduct of the rubber md emphasised by Mr. J G. Hay Cl the annual meeting of the Rubbtr Association held m London t i there could90 words
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Article156 1931-05-15 10 The Bishops Tour Up-country Durirg the period May 12 h to 3 Bishop will visit Malacca. Lumpur. Ipoh. Taiping and Penaim following is an approximate tab'.^ ments and enagemonts. Tuesday May 12th. 4.30 pi.: L pore by Kelantan. Wednesday May 13th. 6 n tr. iilacca Thursday May 14th.156 words
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Article162 1931-05-15 10 THE DIOCESAN CONFEREN CE The following provisional sued. Wednesday June 17th Clergy i p.m. Opening Service m Cathedral Thursday 18th 9.30 lo n.o; u.i 2.10 to 40 Bessiona of Conferem p.m. Public M" tni". Friclr,- 19th 9.30 to 11.0: 11 18 to 11.41 to 4.0 Sersions cf Oonferenc san Council162 words
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Article167 1931-05-15 10 Unsatisfactory Police Evidence (From Our Own Corr spondeni Kuala Lumpur. Maj TAt the Assizes this morninu. Lai Y:rn Pak, formerly cook for Mr. Goodman. Bed Chinese Affairs, and Mr. HMHIif P Ommbsioner of Police, was discharge l i of distributing seditious literature ou:i.. satisfactory- police evidence. A167 words
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Article111 1931-05-15 10 Capitol's Success with K\« ll< British Production Crowded hou.M-s hay" i en Mw Capitol since the C-ahi Mil Tuesday last to ITitCtM Ui excellent British International pn Middle Watch" and then I seamen oi this nim is going to i> most successful d any ittnctloi locally. The performances111 words
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Advertisement185 1931-05-15 10 HARVEY'S WORLD FAMOUS SHERRY. "BRISTOL MILK" bottled and shipped by JOHN HARVEY AND SONS LTD. BRISTOL. Wine Merchants to H.M. King George V. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances o/ Hong Konp\ (Incorporated m Shanghai* 90 ROB'NSCN ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. 1 1 Pure Fresh Cow's185 words
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Advertisement98 1931-05-15 10 READ ALL THE LATEST NOVELS BY JOINING KELLY WALSH'S "BOOK-LOVERS LIBRARY" For a small subscription you can read the most popular novels of the year. Books may be cha: g?d as ofren as dejired. Subscriptions 1. Book $10.00 Per Year 2. Books $15.00 KELLY WALSH, LTD., (Incorporated m Hong Kong).98 words
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Article95 1931-05-15 11 DOWN TO 2'/ PER CENT. \dverse Affect on Trade Unlikely w I Router's Service j London, May 14. of England discount rate Is now -< nt. British Radio— Official Service I Ruffby. May 14. Bank <>f England discount rate was this educed from 3 per cent,95 words
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Article95 1931-05-15 11 Polkc Forced to Shoot Rioters f Reuter's Service] Cairo, May 14. k»a "1 first degree delegates who return as members of Parliament moraine. There was serious trouble Bulak ami Bhutan quarters, where railsi workers are striking. Mobs at B i and burnt tramcars and buses. Ed to barricade95 words
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Article55 1931-05-15 11 Further Summonses on Ex-Auditor r! Reuters Service] I- M.dun. May 14. Otei have been served on the exit Royal Mail St?am Packet ComH:»rold John Morland. who is chargaidlng and abetting Lord Kylsant m c statement of the accounts m the 1927. Mr. Morland has declined to matter.55 words
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Article73 1931-05-15 11 RUB BER RESEARCH Premier Asked Facilities for 1^ [Reuters Service) l.i'nil May 14. the House of Commons Mr Harmon asked Mat-Donald to give facilities lor th« passage Rubber Industry Bill which he described is an agreed bill. Mr. Mac Donald said he would than who w re interested to make73 words
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Article60 1931-05-15 11 British Shipping Advised to Stop I Reuters Far Eastern Service! Hen? Ktjnff. May 14. rant? report from Canton states gunvai going on this afternoon on the poa between gunboats loyal to the Canton nmeni and rebellious forces attempting ure the Canton garrison forts. British nd coastal steamers60 words
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Article59 1931-05-15 11 Derby Favourite Unplaced m Newmarket Stakes PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London, May 13. 1 Goyescas. which was second m 1 Guineas last week, and is one of irtte* for the Derby, ran unplaced m market Stakes to-day. INU won by St. Andrew. DERBY SCRATCHINGS London, May 14. rchus,59 words
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Article47 1931-05-15 11 Denmark's Successes Against Rumania I Reuter's Service j Coprnliagrn. May 13. Davis Cup Ulrich (Denmark) beat Rumania) 6— 6 4 9—7. and HenDenmaffc) beat Buena 6—o. 6—2, 6—3. Dublin. May 14. Dam Cup match here to-day Rogers I 4. 6—2. 4 6. 4—6. 6 4.47 words
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Article29 1931-05-15 11 Hectioa to Royal Yacht Squadron I Reuter's Service] London. May 14. homat Lipton has been elected a memItoyal Yacht Squadron. 'Earlier cables on page 12 I29 words
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Article206 1931-05-15 11 EFFECT OF VOTE Not Directed Against French Foreign Policy I Renter's Service! mm t Par:s May I* M Laval states the vote of the National A<=-r-embly is m no way interpretable as directed against the foreign policy of the Government; cf recent years, which Parliament206 words
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Article1051 1931-05-15 11 "Peace with Respect for Our Dignity" Parts. May 3. In la Courneuve on Sunday afternoon the Premier. M. Laval, delivered a speech giving an account of his stewardsnip. as is usual on the eve ol the reassembling of Parliament Afcer outlining the Cabinets achievements m home affairs1,051 words
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Article199 1931-05-15 11 BURIED HUT Beneath Snowdrift for Two Months TReuter's Service] Angmagsalik, May 14. A shout of "Hallo! Stop! All right," emerging from a small hole In the top of a hug? mound of snow told the rescu?rs that Mr. Augustine Courtauld was aliv3. Mr. H. G. Watkins'199 words
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Article71 1931-05-15 11 Worcester Badly Beaten by Notts [Reuter's Service] London, May 14. The following is the result of a county championship cricket match which commenced yesterday. N'ctts vs. Worcestershire At Nottingham. Notts won by ten wickets. Wuctstcrshire 77 and 108 Nclts 152 and 34 for none. In Worcestershire's first innings71 words
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Article32 1931-05-15 11 England Beaten by France I Heater's Servic?] Paris, May 14. In an association football match to-day France defeated England by 5 goals to 2. i Earlier cables en pag? 12]32 words
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Article75 1931-05-15 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICFS I [FREE PRESS SERVICED COPYRIGHT] London, May 14, 5.13 p.m. Messrs. Lewis,' Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £105 116 (£lO4 15 16). Forward £106 5 16 (£lO6 15 16)! The market is firmer. Messrs. Symington75 words
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Article54 1931-05-15 11 As he left Singapore yesterday to attend the conference at Simla on Safety of Life at sea. Mr. C. E. Wurtzburg has resigned the Chairmanship of the Singapore European Unemployment Committee. All communications from Employers and Unemployed should meantime be addressed to Mr. S. H. Moss, of Messrs.54 words
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Article39 1931-05-15 11 Mr. Percy Dawn, manager, Gocdyear Tyrs Co., Mandalay. was arrested on May Ist, by S. I. P. Aubrey. The accused, it is alleged, misappropriated money belonging to the firm, and is on remand t.ll th? police complete the investigation.39 words
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Article174 1931-05-15 11 1,000-MIIE FLIGHT Mr. Vintcent's Unique Feat nomuay. May 7. Colombo to Bombay m 11 hours! It hardly seems possible when one considers that the time taken for ordinary correspondence from Ceylon to rearh Bombay is four days. This remarkable 1,000-mile flight was accomplished yesterday by Mr174 words
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Article630 1931-05-15 11 First Flisrht from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya The first flight from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya and back was accomplished this morning, (says The Times of Ceylon on May 3) when Mr. Nevill Vintcent piloted his Puss Motl machine, carrying two pas:engerr, ov?r th? double journey m almost exactly630 words
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Article165 1931-05-15 11 Chinese Acquitted of Attempted Murder (From Our Own Correspondent; lV.lla.liR, May 16. At the Assizes here to-day Yeak Kirn Seng claimed trial on a charge of attempting to murder a woman, Ong. Yeoh Quee. The ca. c for the defence was that the couple had previously been living165 words
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Advertisement438 1931-05-15 11 TOOTAL I 1 SHEETS I AND PILLOWCASES X 5O per cent Longer Wfear X IkA *j* X^ftfe T' X 17 Lightness, Smoothness, f >♦ Endurance. Smoothness: Directly you handle Tootal Tootal Sheets are produced by V Sheets you see how "different" a wonderful new patented > they are. Very light,438 words
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Article868 1931-05-15 12 ALLEGED FALSE REPORTS Summons Issued Against Lord Kylsant 4 TO BL FOUGHT TO THE HILT" I FREE PRESS SERVICE: COPYRIGHT 1 Lr.rdon, May 13. Tv. o summonses returnable at the Mansion House on June 2. were served on Ix>rd Kylsant to-day m connection with the attains868 words
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Article118 1931-05-15 12 Local Chinese Printer Fined Yesterday afternoon Om CMC m which Cheone Chee Yeow, of the Chee Yeow Press 10 Tren BB anu street, was charged with printing an obscene book, and \Uth failing to insert the name and address ol thfl printer m a book which he had118 words
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Article809 1931-05-15 12 CHEAP RUBBER ESTATES Effect of Depressed Conditions The Commissioner cf Lands (Mr. F. T. Tree) states m the course of his 1930 report. During the previous year '1929) land prices had remained fairly steady until about October and a decline had started m the last two months809 words
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Article133 1931-05-15 12 L French Objection to Publicity Gemva, May 7. The prospects that the publicity as regards armaments suggested by Germany as well as other countries, will ever be realized, is much diminished by a new French Note to the General Secretary of the Leagu? of Nations, m which133 words
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Article43 1931-05-15 12 Proposed International Convention [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. May 13. Officials of the miners" executive met the rcpiesentatives of the mine-owners' organisation this afternoon to discuss the proposed Convent on for fixing miners 1 hours, of work on an international basis.43 words
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Article244 1931-05-15 12 HONG KONG POSITION M.P.'s Charge of Breach of Faith IReuter's Servlcel London, May 13. The question of the salaries of civil servants m Hong Kong was raised m the House of Commons at question time to-day. Dr. Drummond ShleLs told Sir Robert Hamilton that the total annual244 words
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Article123 1931-05-15 12 2,500 Japanese Rendered Homeless I Routers Far Eastern Service J Tokio. May 14. Over 500 buildings have been razed to the ground, (including a bank, a post office, the town hall, a temple and a theatre) 2.500 people have been rendered homeless, and thirty are missing as123 words
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Article105 1931-05-15 12 No Evidence of Evasion of Registration Reuter' Service London. May 13. In the House of Commons Mr. Graham White <Lib. E. Birkenht-ad) asked .whether the administration of Hong Kong proposed to appoint an inspector or inspectors to watch over he treatment of mui-tsai m Hong Kong. Dr.105 words
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Article81 1931-05-15 12 Nearly Ready for Atlantic Service [Renter** service] London. May 13. The Can-Pac liner Empress of Britain, now at Southampton, starts her maiden voyage m a fortnight's time. She is the last word m British construction; her normal speed 24 knots but she developed 25 knots during her81 words
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Article66 1931-05-15 12 Liquor Thieves Raid Legation [Reuter's Service] Washington. May IS The latest victim of the prohibition lawj is Carlos Leiva. Salvador Charge d'Affairts. v.ho was attacked and injured during a liquor thieves* raid on the Legation and had to be removed to hospital. Mr. Stimson announces that he is66 words
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Article34 1931-05-15 12 Overstrain During Budget Speech [Reuter's Service I London, May 14. Mr. Philip Snow den has had a serious setback m health, having probably over-strained himself when introducing tne Budget after his illness.34 words
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Article37 1931-05-15 12 New Bill Introduced m Holland I Reuters Service J The Hague, May 11 Drastic revision of the liquor laws is prcpotr-G m a Bill just introduced m Parliament, which inter alia, virtually establishes local option37 words
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888 1931-05-15 12 THE INDIAN BOYCOTT Mr. Churchill and British Responsibility British Radio Omcial Service i Rugby, May 13. During the debate on India m the House of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill (Unionist, Epping) said the Imperial Parliament was responsible for the welfare of the peoples888 words
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Article29 1931-05-15 12 Mr. S. Y. Prout (Nominated by the Association of Engineers) has beefri apncin'ed an Unofficial Member of the Committee of the Singapore Sailors' Institute, vi Mr. H. Bucher. resigned.29 words
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Article1056 1931-05-15 12 INCREASED NUMBERS Lack of Trained Guiders m Singapore As will be seen from the following statistics,] our numbers have again increased, states the annual report of the Girl Guides Association for Malaya. There are actually fewer Guides and Rangers, but considerably more Brownies, j five1,056 words
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Article442 1931-05-15 12 M. DOUMER BLBCTEh Unexpected Defeat of M. Briand 1 GERMAN KEGKH Reuters |m M. Paul LKjumt r ltd Urn Qi presidential election by 41 will be a second ballot. The first ballot figures w* re M. Briand 401; M. Henn i." (Communist) 10; M. Doumergue As442 words
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Article122 1931-05-15 12 Martial Law m Andalusia [Beaten Bervtce HadrM The Primate of Spain, the Cardii i Toledo, has Bed t:> Fram e M.idnd. I The Primate (Cardinal BegUTa) ed the frontier at Iran by motor Government has decided to Alfonso's poMceßHaa, alleging I employed his position to enrich hin122 words
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Article40 1931-05-15 12 A Large German Delegation [Reuter'a Bervii ■ariu i f In vicu of (ii cussl ma irhli h to affect Franco-German rel dented Gerrrt;ip. delegation I It is headed by Dr. Curttlia, wtl I by fifty expert! ;md adviser:40 words
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Article44 1931-05-15 12 Trade on I.S. Metal Exchange 1 Rvisu rs St r\ k Ne* York The Board Ol the National M has approved proposal for t futures, be^'innmu. it hi expected, the contract unit being 2f>.onn •>. fineness, and prta muttm dredths ol I Cent44 words
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Article968 1931-05-15 13 Cameronian and His Expectations It may be that lam prematurely revealing I the fact, but down Beckhampton way a three- year-old is being prepared for the classic races with tho highest expectations, writes Beaufort, the Evening News Special Racing Correspondent. This colt is Cameronian, a dark bay which968 words
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Article60 1931-05-15 13 There is not much likelihod of W. T. Luckes. the Somerset wicketkeepcr, being able to assist the county during the coming season. Luckes, of whom big things were expected, strained his heart last year, and could not turn out after the month of May. He has been advi^id not to60 words
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Article323 1931-05-15 13 East Lanes. Win Competition Final {By British Air Mail] (From Our Own Correspondent) l.!»ridoi». April 24. Tlu final ol the Army Regimental Boxing Competition was held at Preston last week between the 2nd Battalion the East Lancashire Regiment, from Catterick Camp, and the 2nl Battalion the Royal Welch323 words
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Article383 1931-05-15 13 Another Success for Mr. James de Rothschid [By British Air MailJ <From Our Own Correspondent* London, April 28. The City and Suburban, like the Great Metropolitan Stakes, was won by Anthurium, a 25 to 1 chance, which led from the start and won easily by three lengths.383 words
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Article205 1931-05-15 13 Advisable to Wait for English Professional Calcutta, April 11. The Bengal and Assam Cricket Association 'o-day discussed the advisability of employing i cricket professional from Home during the coming cold weather, several Indian clubs and Individual cricketers having pointed cut how much benefit would be205 words
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Article61 1931-05-15 13 The double tote m South Africa has been returning some sensational dividends. The latest is a new record, a dividend of £2,125.75. being returned at a recent Germiston meeting. This is a record, the unit of investment being £1. Other big dividends have been £187. 125. on61 words
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Advertisement367 1931-05-15 13 Bp^, <^B I** ithoul more H*4fc P^^f fc^y/ CJalciuin than he B^ -fc^\ l f< rom orhnir y Put backbone linto your boy J iV CHILD from three to thirteen years needs as much calcium (lime] a day as two grown men, for the child is constantly building the growing367 words
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Advertisement130 1931-05-15 13 II BUY BRITISH GOODS I i ir BbSs flHi\ ij&ajJl tn i^ipj JS2 1 HflVß^^^^^flßßfl I I g Australia's Health-Giving Wines. KICH RUBY PORT TYPF— BURGUNDY 5 RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS g HKII TAWNY PORT TYPE— SHERRY TYPE. j Obtainable at all Store*. jjj A Henry Waugh Co., Ltd.130 words
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Advertisement961 1931-05-15 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa amd Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. wr.l-.KI.V SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails. PHEMIUS For London. Rotterdam and Hamburg961 words
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Advertisement560 1931-05-15 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNTTED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Due Singapore. ss. CITY OF BATAVIA May 19 5.5. SERBINO June 9 HOMEWARDS. ss. CITY OF ATHENS For560 words
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Advertisement369 1931-05-15 14 P. &> O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN. Due. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Mi 1931. KARMALA 9.100 RANPURA 16,600369 words
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Advertisement730 1931-05-15 15 0. S. K. Line. I I KOI'K. \FKKV NOKIH AM) SOOT* AMERICA AND INDIA. srss.-s~ —j- -s i LO*IM» MAftl LONDON, Roturda^ Hamburg .Breine::. and Antwerp May ZQ Junt 1 MXEIftO MAKI DUMUN. P MtateUt OISI Town Uio de Jane^o b.mtos. Montevideo and Buenos Auvs (Round-the-worlci Passage £190) May 30730 words
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Advertisement498 1931-05-15 15 I OF FAMOUS m) 10% PRESIDENT LINERS. §H TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. FROM SINGAPORE AND PENAN;, via COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA Arrire Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore Penang e w York. IPre*,. Hayes May 25 May 28 May 30 .inh Pres. Pillmorc June 8498 words
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Advertisement580 1931-05-15 15 K. P. M. KOMNKLYKF PAKRTVAART MAAISfHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA.J (Incorporated m Holland) UNDSH CONTRACT .V TH THE N3TIiaSLAND6 lUDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. L 451. with IlltHConnectlOM to.— Passage. Fr:'i«hts. Tranrhipmcr.L. Mari: v Df-partnvnts and M"»iagcr; aesic. Rcpnwntattres to th Btrak? Bettkimento tlMiinpii i-n rvnanii. of tho nUVVUZM580 words
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Article611 1931-05-15 16 DALE COLLINS IN LONDON Sailed With Wife as Members of Ship's Crew London. April 29. Mr. Dale Collins, the author, and his wife,] have just arrived back m London after travelling 100,000 miles m a cargo ship as assistant steward and stewardess. Three times during611 words
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Article55 1931-05-15 16 King's and Queen's Birthday May 24th (Empire Day) and May 26th (Queen's Birthday* being royal anniversaries, owners of shipping are requested to allow their vessels that are m harbour on both these days to "dress ship." A similar request is made m connection with the birthday of H.M.55 words
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Article32 1931-05-15 16 The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be open on Monday. May 25th, 1931 for one hour only (from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and closed on Wednesday June 3rd.32 words
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Advertisement610 1931-05-15 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via i JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANOOLA (3,352 tons).. [Cargo only.] I ss MARELLA to one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia610 words
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Advertisement601 1931-05-15 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. I nc (Incorporated In DB.a.> GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Sail* Do* n*% ?tt| MJS. SILVERSANDAL May 19 Mty 25 Jun#> MJ3. SILVERWTLLOW June 2 June 8 MS. SILVERYEW June 16 June 22 For601 words
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Miscellaneous677 1931-05-15 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lemblng and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 am Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Talplng, Penang and Kedah and Lower Slam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6677 words
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Miscellaneous194 1931-05-15 16 VESSELS ARRIVED Berouw, Dut. 321. from Palembang 14. for Palembang 15 Belawan. Dut. 715. from Bandjermasin 14, for Sampit 16. Circe. Brit. 314, from Kelantan 14. for Kelantan 16 De Wteert. Dut. 985, from Sourabaya 14. for Cheribon 17. Klang. But. 723, Ircm Penang 14, for Penang 16. Kelantan, Brit.194 words
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294 1931-05-15 17 CONFERENCE IN INDIA Departure of Straits Delegates of representatives of Gcvern- upping companies m the East -sted m the deck passenger and arranged by the Government of ation of the r.mp-rial Govbcld at Simla on May 25th. than th° Straits Settlements. m Tfcirea tor Calcutta294 words
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Article298 1931-05-15 17 ;ind Kalyan at 9 a.m. tc-day Mr rove. Mr. E. J. Grainger. Mr. *A. J. Mr. T. Bernstcn. Father Gavino Arpon Km, Mr. Lamprill. Mr. A Riach Mr Cole. Mr. F. G. Parrant. Mr. L. H. Mrs. T. Duncan and 2 children Mr and B.veridge. Mr. S. W.298 words
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Article102 1931-05-15 17 French Mercantile Shipping Paris. April IS. ui-vey of French mercantile shipined m the annual roport <1930>' elation of French Shipowners. The l that a considerable addition was rencn tonnage during the year and the world economic crisis has tiie general effect upon French n much le<& severe102 words
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Article49 1931-05-15 17 bipbuilding order on the Tyne this en booked by Messrs. Swan Hunter R>« hardson. Limited Wallsend. the tanker of 6.000 tens for the Company, Limited. Glasgow. The understood, will also supply the than 20 firms including foreign mpttad for the contract, whloh Tyne when only Aye vessels are toefc*49 words
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Article1361 1931-05-15 17 PROSECUTION OF INNOCENT SHIP "MERE PERSECUTION" Junk Owner Recovers Against Government Piquant comments were made by the acting i Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) m the Supreme Court yesterday when delivering judgim-nt m favour o' c.c plaintiff n the action brought by Lot* leek Sim. a Chinese junk owner, against1,361 words
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Article406 1931-05-15 17 21 Years' Service for the Lifeboat Mr. George F. Shee. secretary cf the Royai National Life-boat Institution, will retire at the enci of September, when ho will have completed 21 years of service. He has already passed ttto retiring age. and. though invited by406 words
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Article235 1931-05-15 17 Shanghai Sentences on Fifteen Chinese Judgment has been delivered by Judge Feng m the Special District Court at Shanghai m the case m which 15 Chinese, including a u-oman, were charged with being concerned together m the theft of cargo valued at $9 180 from the Indo-China235 words
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Article56 1931-05-15 17 The Automobile Club de France has decided to associate itself with the general movement towards the encouragement of motor boating which has steadily gathered strength since the inception of the Salon Nautique. To this effect the club is organising an international Grand Prix race for cabin cruisers, to be held56 words
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Article541 1931-05-15 17 Progress With Dock at Southampton Southampton, April 12. Sir Percy Bates, chairman of the Cunard Steamship Company, sailed from Southampton for New York to-day m the Berengaria. According to present plans he will return m the same ship. He showed considerable interest m the progress of the541 words
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Article220 1931-05-15 17 Shipping Dues m The Straits Geneva, April 13. The Straits Commission, which sits m Constantinople under the auspices cf the League, has sent to the Secretariat here its report for 1930. The Commission again protests against the levying of taxes on vesrels m transit. Vessels bound f or220 words
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Article126 1931-05-15 17 Officers of the Emden Entertained Shanghai. April 27. A function of the greatest significance amongst Shanghii's international community took place to-day when the Zero Club, comprising British e::-service men who volunteered for the war from Shanghai, entertained the officers of the German cruiser Emden, now visiting the126 words
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Article93 1931-05-15 17 A movement has lately been started m Chile having for its object the modernisation of the fishing industry. The need for this is nointed out by the 6oeiedad de Fomento Fabril of Santiago, which m a recent issue of its Buietin states that at Talcahuano, the centre of the Chilean93 words
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Advertisement565 1931-05-15 17 The Mew w> SCENIC ROUTE V* X Through Nature's Wonderland— The Canadian Rcefcies Cross Cnr.ada from Vancouver by the reat< of the lowest alt:. ude and easiest gradient ci any sranscon- tmental line. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged wonders of Jas-per National Park. lor nookict,565 words
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Article1061 1931-05-15 18 Tuesday, April 21. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at Government House at 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22. At noon Hi-, Excellency and Mrs. Scott accompanied by Mr. R. J. Curtis, A.D.C. and Mr. A. Hyde. Private Secretary embarked on board the Sea Belle1,061 words
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Article72 1931-05-15 18 Rearrangement up to 1963 Belgrade. Hay 2. By virtue of rgreements which the King has promulgated, constituting a compliment to ThHague agreement.",, on the subject of the Hungarian reparations. Hungary reenga->s to pay reparations at a fixed rate up to 1963 Thmoncy Eo paid is intended for the72 words
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Article189 1931-05-15 18 Counsel Holds Man at Bay with Revolver B tin April 1!. The judge and the public prosecutor of the Bu-:;lau Civil Court where eighty persons ir cm trial on chftfgei of common fnr.d. ver* ravas.ly aUacfc d and injur-d yesterday by die chief accused, a mon named189 words
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Article25 1931-05-15 18 Mr. P. T Allen. M.C.S has arrived tf Penang and taken over the dUttM of Re-;u!<-nt-Councillor folkmtof the retirement of Mr E. w. f. Oilman.25 words
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Article70 1931-05-15 18 Preparation* Complete ft* Ht« Ili-ht v- O 1 ci >r hin 1 1 i that lv unp irall Siad I v. time, cr lon Wfa sun n the i In F929 Ocmm md< 1; 1 aeroplane i:i which he h id cord, but In a PUSS Ifoth70 words
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Article60 1931-05-15 18 Singing- ill at M aj :l i. M iy Di-.y has I.> II my ah i attend d Lhi tcm rig m" Id of Magd ilene C coloured py.iam is Th ned to mna only hi pyjeme r?arcn bathed dancing through the It: tit on the60 words
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Article43 1931-05-15 18 Permission Sought President ("OM-t 1 4 1 r 4 hat teV of ike so. 1:11 h and Cll i for [wrmlseian to m Ide hi The so mi hi c ited that permi n vlded all preeauU n s/ere ta43 words
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Advertisement186 1931-05-15 18 t I When Ordering 4 1 MARMALADE I xi sk tor ♦> I Crosse Blackwell's Delicious product. 4 v ♦> v> j; Stocked by a leading Provision Stores. A Agents for Malaya: f !siME,DARBY&Co.,LtdjI ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<»**<*.*.*.* <A A^^k ,A .^k^^L .^k^^L A A A A A^A A^A A^^A A^^A .^^^^L. .^k^^A.186 words
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Advertisement405 1931-05-15 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Eishopsgate, London, E.C. 3. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Hollo405 words
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Advertisement339 1931-05-15 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. < Incorporated m England) Capital £3.000,000 Subscribed 1 .800,000 Paid-up 1.050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest I 6G6.845 BOARD OF DIKECIOKS J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman P. R. Chalmers. Esq.. Charles J. Hamfcro iwj J O. Robinson, .ssq., W. H. Shelford. Es 4 Sir Thomas339 words
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Advertisement161 1931-05-15 18 INSURANCE. SOUTH A BRITISH I INSURANCE COMI'W, FIRE. MARINE. AND MOTOR INSURANCE AOCBPTED LOWEST CLRREM I |K> L C MARGOLIOI Oflire 2 Finl;r PERSONAL A(TI1)!;nts FATAL ACCIDENTS are \< r HAVE you made provision 1« of your dependents ihonld overtake you? IT only costs SIS yearly to t Policy for161 words
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Article423 1931-05-15 19 Ltiss on The Year's Working nU meeting of Jeram KuauLMates Ltd was held yesterday at the secretaries (Miaaii. Harrisons, md Co.. Lld>. Mr. W. L. St.»\ n, i the Ottwn present MR: Messrs. 11. Oaw Klk k Khiam. E. A. Elm M ifltchrtl (reprattnUnt the seereD| the adoption423 words
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Article210 1931-05-15 19 '"> Per on(. Decrease m a Bombay. April 2.;. regate value of the foreign trade of! Import* and exports for the month amounted to Ri;. 10.14 crores. showing i <•♦ Rs. 5.47 cnint, or 35 per cent, as •:tl) the flKUit for the correspondlnu of the previous210 words
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Article65 1931-05-15 19 Rugby. May 13. hangesaiv: Amsterdam 12. 10',. r Is. 5 13-16 d. Berlin 20.41 *i, *M>s, Bucharest 817. Rio 3 7 32. 3-V,. Cop-nhagen 18.164,. Geneva Isingfoci 193',, Hong Kong 11%. '25. Madrid 48.80. Milan 92.89V2. 0 30-.. New York 4.86 5-16. Oslo Pfcrii 124.26.. Stockholm 18.14V 4 465 words
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Article143 1931-05-15 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore May 14. Kubber ha:s fallen back a New Vcrk and the local market also by Tin steadied slightly m London yesterday locally; 20G tons being sold at 53 Kubbers.-Therc Ls small enquiry for Kempis It 1.05. Indragiris at 49 and Pajams at 78. Tins.— All143 words
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Article531 1931-05-15 19 Dutch View of the Position Th».- D*»li Courant Sumatra. Bast Coast of Apiil |«th. published ihe following: The position ol rubber remains a r. favourable though production ajid espoi B«ures during 1930 have BUM'dcW^ conrldc ibv Tht total experts of the world for i93,> v. m estsmatsd to be531 words
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Article177 1931-05-15 19 5 Per Cent Dividend Declared TIM forty -ninth general meeting- of the Slam Commercial Bank. Ltd., was held m Bangkok las. week. Phya Jai\os Somp^ti occupying thi> chair. The directors' rapoil and Batouee' eheet for the half-year ending March 31st. 1931, is as iollows: The net profit,177 words
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Article433 1931-05-15 19 To-Day s Price Changes. May 14 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 33 27|32 London, 3 months* sight 2j3 13,16 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 25|32 London, 30 days' sight 2j3 3|4 London, demand m 23)32 London. T.T. 2!3 11J16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234 V 4433 words
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Article934 1931-05-15 19 THURSDAY, MAY 14TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS DOLLAR RUBBERS Allenbys <$i) 70 90 Alor Oajah ($1) 75 A. Hitam ($1) 80 IQQ Am. Malay <$2> 11Q A. Kunlng <$i) 20 30 Ayer Molek ,$H 60 70 Ayer Panas ($l; 75 8 Bassett ($1) 45 Brogas <$D 35 /i Brunei934 words
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Article104 1931-05-15 19 Changes m Representative Prices (United Press Association 1 New York. May IS. American Can Common 105 v Cities Service (Cmii.i 14% Columbia Gas and E'.fctrie 30 Curtis Wright 31. Electric Bend and S2i:.rc Corp. 41 •'<, General Elec'ric Co. 43 i H Central Motors 43 v104 words
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Article156 1931-05-15 19 Profits on Year's Working The report of the Malaya Publishing Hour? for the annual meeting to be held on May 26 at noon states: $9,000 has been allocated from the profits for the year to Debenture Redemption Reserve. The year under review has been a most difficult156 words
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Article78 1931-05-15 19 Borneo Company. Ajjpnts: Pahany Consolidated 3.726: Ipoh Tin 605: Sungei Kinta 600. Temoh Tin 628. Kuaia Reman Rubber 149.200: Lok Kiwi 37,000: Bruseh 30.500. £vatt and Co.. Secretaries: Brunei United 28.800: against 31.000.; Id Mths. 411 100: Haytor 17.129: against 13.92 G. 4 Mths. «8.264: Indragiri78 words
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68 1931-05-15 19 Vfay 1 4th., 12 o'clm-k noon Buyers Sellers. HSS pquml to London Standard. Spot 9 v 9v {Standard R.S.S. on Tender May gT v June 9', 10 July 97 V jo i v July-Sept 10 10', Oct.-Dec. 10-. lO\ Tone of Market Quiet Steady Latest68 words
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Article45 1931-05-15 19 Laras < Sumatra Rubber Estates itatc that In vifw of the continued low prires for rubber and also for coffee, a lass on the years working must be anticipated. In these circumstances it has been decided to defer consideration of inpayment of the half-yearly Preference diviriend.45 words
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Article179 1931-05-15 19 (Chersonese and Dindin^'s Dividends [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT? London, Hay 14. At the Bukit T.ipah airm 1 m tin- which adopted th report showing a debit of $6.442 Mr. Skinner, thy chairman. :aid ha ia\ cured i?Vislativo action Oy too Brit:.h and Dutch Governments Dtndlngi annual ntedni179 words
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Article171 1931-05-15 19 Sinicaprre, May 14. Following the issue of our last W- kly Report the market remained steady for a In days and then advancer! on reported improve! American buying and bear CfM<m. but thl> demand evidently wa> rot sufficient to keep price., up and they h\\ bcCO atjain dven171 words
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Article434 1931-05-15 19 How the Far East is Changing The International Labour On;anisation <.f (ho League of Nations at Geneva has bam e\tremely Kratified a: the progress m laboui legislation now becoming appaient m thr- Far East. The effect of th? new Chinese Factory Law. the ptCCNM oJ the Japanese social434 words
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Article51 1931-05-15 19 Messrs Boustcad and Co.. Ltd. Penan*, lutvn received a tel^mm from the Secretaries. Messrs* Ed. Boustead and Co.. London, advLsinK that the annual accounts for the year 1930 htivr been issued shewing i |m of £1.2 lit An amount of £8.290 has btta curried toOwt* to next51 words
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Advertisement64 1931-05-15 19 I Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m fdrce ov^r $38,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. 'Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICfc Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 21. Old Jewry EC The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of F™»«* h ACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE M^ rtOENTS64 words
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Advertisement51 1931-05-15 19 Royal Exchange I What do you connect with these two words S Insurance {a Then why not give this old established 3 Corporation the benefit of your connection and S > be assured of complete satisfaction. r 3 lßo^al Eycbanae assurance. I INCORPORATED A D 1720 fj C,M«r*ir^ HANK CHAMBERS.51 words
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Article350 1931-05-15 20 SINGAPORE RACES Handicaps for Last Day The following are the handicaps for Saturday's races: ftu* I.— Horses Class 3— Div. 3 (7 furs.) 2.15 p.m.: Ditty 9 2, Bridgemond 8.8. Beaufort 8.7. Civic Week 84, Lazy Bee 8.1, Tiffin 8.1. Cannibal Jack 7.2. Tora 7.2. Nancy kar350 words
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Article205 1931-05-15 20 Unrepresentative Sides on View Whites 3; Cclcars 3. There was nothing representative r.bout last evening's Malaya Cup "trial" at tho A son Read Stadium, and. as if cfTc;tt 1 by th? p? iticn. the 'layers did not prevki^ a very interesting game, which uas just scrappily even.205 words
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Article283 1931-05-15 20 Japanese Win the First Tournament The first A the Inter -Club Tennis Tournaments came to an end yesterday afternoon, when the Singapore Cneket Club met the Singapore Japanese m thre2 matches cf singles. There was a vtry large attendance and the weather proved ideal for tennis. The Club283 words
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Article51 1931-05-15 20 A water polo match will be played at the S.C.C. pagar on Sjunday morning at 10.30 between the Swimming Club and a team from the Chinese Sports Association. The Swimming Club will be represented by the following Dr Bain. C. G. Windle, Druiding. Dodds, Sabre. Brodie, and C51 words
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Article1028 1931-05-15 20 LIVELIER BATTING How Gloucester Beat the Clock and Surrey Details of the matches played so far m the county cricket championship at home indicate that the altered system of scoring (m which 15 points arc awarded for a win outright, as against only 5 points for1,028 words
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Article22 1931-05-15 20 The launches Diana and Mar; will follow to-morrow's (Saturday) boat raciv They will leave Johnstons Pier at 4.30 p.m. promptly.22 words
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Article30 1931-05-15 20 The flni! of the Penang Club Championship er 36 holes was played on Sunday, and re-ult-d m a win for R. Lsherwood who defeated G. Wrigley 6 up and 5.30 words
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Article614 1931-05-15 20 HONG KONG TENNIS E. D. Andrews m Exhibition Matches Khoo Hooi-hye, the former Malayan champion, was one of the outstanding figures m a series of lawn tennis exhibition matches m Hong Kong last week m which E. D. Andrews, the former New Zealand champion, and the614 words
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Article291 1931-05-15 20 Draw For S.C.C. Tournament The draw for the Russia"! Pool Tournament (250 up) commencing at th-2 S.C.C. on Monday, is as follows: W. Fcllenfant and W. Y. Semple. H. B. Layton and A. V. Harris. H. H. Saunders and H. R. Saber. A. D. Brker and C M.291 words
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131 1931-05-15 20 By 10 goals to 1 the Past Pupils of St. Josephs overwhelmed the Present on Wednesday evening on the school ground, N. Hay, Khun Onn. Lim Yong Liang, John Then and Ec Chan Hee finding the net m turn. Only once did the younger side131 words
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Article924 1931-05-15 20 ENGLISHMAN UNLUCKY "That's AH Right" Says The Loser London, April 29. Describing the fight m Chicago between Kid Berg and Tony Canzoneri, Reuter's correspondent says that the suddenness with which the end came after 2 minutes 23 seconds m the third round, sent the 11,780 spectators924 words
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Article35 1931-05-15 20 Router's Service l New York, May 14. Latent baseball results are as follow: AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 3: Wa~h;n?ton 9 Detroit 2: Boston 1 Chicago 5: Philadelphia 7. St. Louis 2: New York 3.35 words
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Advertisement262 1931-05-15 20 j HIS MASTERS VblCEl GRAMOPHONES are built on the latest scientific <| acoustic principles and not merely I? assembled by guess work. I We have models to suit every pock< t pricfd B from $57.50. 0 X The model illustrated is the popular table rrand— Oak 130. $90.00 and M:iho^262 words
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