The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 June 1931
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Title Section19 1931-06-12 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,360. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article462 1931-06-12 1 Hopes that it will be possible to rescue the 18 men entombed in the Poseidon are rendered faint by the news that the salvage work has been impeded by bad weather and that divers' messages tapped on ihe submarine's hull have elicited no response Page 11. Mr.462 words
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Article1170 1931-06-12 1 The day's business being over, the Judge went to supper and a score or so of condemned witches to the dungeons. But the dungeons were lip-full, and the oldest witch was accommodated with a chamber In John of Oaunt's tower, quite high up. Throufh the window bars a1,170 words
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Advertisement333 1931-06-12 1 OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEAPING PROVISION STORES I RAFFLES HOTEL I IXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN I SANITATION THIS EVENING at 6.15. I TEA DANCE j GRILL ROOM I J SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT I J BOILED PHEASANT. CELERY SAUCE I CAULIFLOWER. MASHED POTATOES I g TO-MORROW g Special Dinner and Dance333 words
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Advertisement161 1931-06-12 1 gßMaiiai!ii!ii!fi!nyja«iMjijr^^ I EUItOPF!*JHOTEI "Renowned by Recommendation 99 j| Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits, etc. at THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. I TO-NIGHT I MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH from 7.45 p.m. to S 8.30 p.m, AND DURING DINNER. MUSIC DURING TIFFIN EVERY DAY. CONCERT EVERY SUNDAY^IS p.m. to 11 p.m. jg161 words
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Advertisement121 1931-06-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Insure with the Ocean Puqe 20. Rids destroys all insects Page 2. Fraser and Neave Vichy Water— Page 20 Sang-cre a remedy for penitent anaemii Page 3. The luxurious Chrysler Eights de LuxePage 6. Sunlight soap carries a gua:antee of purify Page 5. Dc- Silva's have a big121 words
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Advertisement12 1931-06-12 1 II BBBHBIHPVP'VVVNhbhBHHbbVJ I mIES B^- i OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES12 words
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Article177 1931-06-12 2 Magistrate Pavs with His Life Sainfu. May 24. Convicted ol mtirff'sMllsfi of office, conuption and the collection of heavy and illegal taxes, Chang Kung-fu; former magistrate of Weinan district. Shensi. was executed here last week before a firing squad on the orders of General Yung Fu-chen. News of177 words
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Article149 1931-06-12 2 An Ancient Stupa Found .tandi (Murshidabadl May It. The ancient stupa. known as "Barkonai Deul," ;»t Panchthurpi will be preserved by the Archaeological Department of the Government Of India as an ancient monument It It a huge muund with traces ot broken structure on it. The bricks149 words
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Article57 1931-06-12 2 The studio orchestra of Radio Saiuon will broadcast the following programme ol music to-day Sailors' Songs. Deodat de Sevcrac; Fantasy on Elle est a Vou.s. M Yvain; Concerto for violin, Robert Barras, Mozart; I'm Sorry < Waltz) do Ranee; Charme d'Autumne. Reuschel; Fantasy on Le Petit Geste. V57 words
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Article431 1931-06-12 2 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS The Premier Morning Daily in Malaya A live "news'* paper 30-40 I olumns of news daily Abo the best Medium tor Advertising. Delivered .vith the Chota Hnzri each morning. Latest Tel. i\uns. Latest NYws and Latest Announcements, Special Dolly London Cables, Rubber md Tin Price Cables431 words
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Advertisement83 1931-06-12 2 RIDS DESTROYS ALL INSECTS Non -poisonous, Non -explosive. Non-staining. BUT very effective. Price per tin $1.10 and $1.95. KIDS Continuous Sprayer $2.00 each. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposlt* OPO Singapore. SER VICE— QL ALITY PRICE ECONOMY All Discriminating j j Diners appreciate the [Outstanding Excellence j j of the Fare and83 words
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Advertisement294 1931-06-12 2 Victoria Memorial Hall Coming Recitals of tHe World's Greatest Artiata. SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, 9.30 p.m. TWO GREAT STARS IN JOINT SONG RECITAL TOTI DAL MONTE WORLD'S GREATEST ITALIAN COLORATURA SOPRANO and Enzo de Muro-Lomanto The Celebrated Lyric Tenor. THURSDAY, JULY 16th. HUNGARY'S GREATEST VIOLINIST. I SZIGETI I Perhaps the most294 words
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Advertisement322 1931-06-12 2 \.^mY 1 i^fi Mi »i 1 1 wm 1 1 M > LV m I Bm ilwß J» -mm mm 1 t f m m^-^^--W---=mK^m^-!mm--'M— b^^P- mm I TELEPHONE N9 6909 AND I IMARLBOROUGHJ i Under the distinguished patronage of ii John Scott, Officer Administering the Governm I 10-DAY at322 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous346 1931-06-12 2 rTHE WEEK Friday. 12th High Water. 07.45. 7.0 ft.. 19.41. 7.9 ft Cricket: Etceteras vs Services S.C.C Blakanß Mati vs. J.C.C. Football: Div II BAT vs. Ho Hong Bank S.H.B. Warders vs. MtcUcal College at Jal:.n Besor. naaarvt Dim: Chinese a. vs. r.a. at Stadium. Saturday. 13th. High Water, 08.46.346 words
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Article995 1931-06-12 3 IF CARNERA COULD PUNCH BOXING SLUMP There a Real Champion (Free Press Special > BY GRANTLAND RICE it seems,, will have to do without Bobby Jones, Out it still has Sarazen, Hcrton Smith Armour, Hagen, Mac Smith, Farrell and other headliners. Tennis boasts its Cochet and Borotra, its Wood, Doeg,995 words
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Article374 1931-06-12 3 laid on Premises of Medicine Company On May 18 Ciiicf-o "-Police Ishil. Dan en rftcr ecret consultation with Public Procurator kcuchi. mcbfciicd the police COUXt detectives tnd E-2nt out picked details in motor cars and ;n motcr cycles to the Shown Yoko en the pre- 1 ni::cs374 words
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Article144 1931-06-12 3 Over Three Hundred Put in Gaol Manila. Jun 1. Three hundred and nineteen Communists, nciuding 12 of their most prominent leaders, v.re arrertcd by the secret ranrlot and the yAice on Saturday ni ht in the- largest and nost spectacular rcvind-up of Reds Minibl has rver witnessed Refusing144 words
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Article225 1931-06-12 3 BRIGHTON' S SUNBATHERS A Standard Costume Rejected [By Dutch Air Mail I [From Our Ovn Correspondent] London, M\y 2. r Brighton's sunbathing war has ended in :>. decisive victory for the bathers. Following complaints about their alleged immodesty, the Watch Committee met to hear about a "standard" costume which one225 words
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Article227 1931-06-12 3 Professor On Economic Crisis London, May 27. Humanity WOUld ultimately leei like jk»sengen cf an Atlantis liner whote captain ini ome down from the bridge, declared tli««t lH lad lost all control over the me vements ci his hip. that that he was unable to t?ke re y.'227 words
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Article142 1931-06-12 3 Heavy Sentences Imposed in Rome Rome May St. Henvy i enteooei have been imposed by the ■pedal tribunal an tan -intellectuals" acmatd cf plotting r>:i!iivt the Fascist Government. Prcfe?sor Bauer and Signor Rossi ha\f> BUB n :ucd to twenty years' hnprttcnnMOl »'ach. two Otto n to ten yens142 words
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Article226 1931-06-12 3 First Case of its Kind for 60 Years |By Dlltct) Mr 111 ill iFn»m Our p-.w: c "respondent] .dc.i. May Koi for sixty years hsd than been a c^sc of liatekte from nicotine poioninrr. F-iid a doctor giving evktenre Ml inqtwrt at Palmer's 3reen. Tin inquiry concerotd226 words
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Article104 1931-06-12 3 Horse* Xot to Blnme lFrom O;r 0..:t C PI P F,',rdon. M IS. "I emphatic i :ly t sponsible for traffir crmg-'s'lGn ;\i i*v. time," declared Sir Wftlter nib".' It [in connectioi* with the RQlMial La I horr.e parade in U r said they wen 1 Ur >104 words
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Advertisement681 1931-06-12 3 HHkiß large $cnn\ W^^^^V^^^^l^^^H Bottle J.UU ■^.^W 4^ C^J Wt M 31 C Small S97s I H^E^gJl (BLOOD CREATOR) I a'^^«^»^ A remedy at last for I @flw n Persistent Anaemia illtl li ii.utmint can be secured at a price within the reach of all. v^- g^ :i4 the full681 words
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Advertisement95 1931-06-12 3 1 Estate Trust Agencies j j (1927) Limited. j BRANCHES: 2 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. jg 11, Light Street PENANG. 5 14 t Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. i g i| 6 Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. I Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. j i§95 words
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Article1009 1931-06-12 4 A LONDONERS JOTTINGS I Patchwork, too, has been Revived London. IJOR some months past needlework has been becoming fashionable oealn, and now, with the announcement that an Exhibition of Contemporary Needlecraft is to be held at the Orafton Galleries in the autumn, one seldom enters a1,009 words
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Moods and Modes of Eve
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Article, Illustration811 1931-06-12 4 Pyjamas on the Beach By O >man Coy h£. IF our Gr .iv ..e^ horrified when women fin>* started wearing pyjamas, and then in the seclusion of their bedrooms only, what would tUey say to-day about Beach suits? This vogue has, however, caught on Increasingly during the last few years811 words
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THE CRAZE FOR SLIMNESS
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Article, Illustration511 1931-06-12 4 CO many letters have come asking me by just what method the beauties of Hollywood achieve and maintain their slenderness, during the past months that I shall take this way of answering them en masse, writes Mollie Merrick. The craze for slimness in Hollywood511 words
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Article130 1931-06-12 4 Pottery, without flourishes or eccentricity of shape, but rich in colour is most desired to-day when it can be used for cooking as well as on the table. A new souffle set consisting of six squat mugs shows a deep green colour inside, and stripes of tlue and purple130 words
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Article84 1931-06-12 4 Ringing the changes in powder bowls a new design is now made with a double bowl, and spaces at the sides, so that to close the bowl the knob is twisted, moving the inner "frame" into position. These bowls are exquisitely painted. Plain colours have golden edges and golden84 words
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Article1553 1931-06-12 4 JOSIF GINSBURG, M. D - How to use Cleansing Creams JOSIF GINSBURG, M.D., FOR YOUR COMPLEXION BY HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY EXPERT AS che name cleansing cream suggests, it should not be left on the face after it has done its work. But the wiping off of the cream is net sufficient for the thorough process of1,553 words
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Article162 1931-06-12 4 Modern fashions have severed almost every connection with a colourful and glittering past. How was it possible, then, that "4711" genuine Eau de Cologne has remained the vogue of more than a century That it has not only kept the favour of capricious Eve, but162 words
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Article112 1931-06-12 4 House furnishings havr changes of fashion, the sain.- B Francis has recently It tmn* and made them look fresh. WUi She has had all the curtain house bungalow made of tt« but in very different styl-v- tU lounge room are partirularh the curtains of cream net. ind112 words
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Article750 1931-06-12 5 GIANT TELESCOPE Scientist to See Marvels of Space Sir James Jeans, the distinguished scientist, has just gone to California to visit the famous observatory on Mount Wilson, and to see the heavens through' the 100-inch telescope, the largest in the world. Although I know nothing about750 words
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Article83 1931-06-12 5 Italian Doubts; Valuable Lives Risked Rome, May 13. The British Government doubts of the future efficacy of the Schneider Trophy ccntests are given support in the report on the Aeronautical Budget presented in the Senate to-day by Senator Ancona. The report states that the race served its object83 words
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Article127 1931-06-12 5 Golf Army Challenge Cup London, May 7. The Royal Artillery (Unit No. 7) won the Army Challenge Cup at Sandwich when they beat the Grenadier Guards for the second year in succession, in the final round over 36 holes of the Royal St. George's links by a127 words
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Article471 1931-06-12 5 Birds' Weight Doubled in Six Weeks New York. Chickens raised under the stimulation of artificial ultra-violet rays grow nearly twice as fast as those raised under normal conditions. This, at all events, has been the experience of Dr. Harvey C. Rentschler. director of research of the471 words
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Article209 1931-06-12 5 The Experimental Service to Australia [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 25. < Very little has been published in the papers 1 about the experimental air services to Aust- 1 ralia. Here is a question and answer on the subject which appeared in Parliament: < Colonel Howard-Bury209 words
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Article220 1931-06-12 5 The Blue Bird in Exhibition Drive [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Lcndon, May 25. The Whit Monday race meeting at Brooklands was one of the most successful in the 24 years cf the existenc3 cf the track. More than 40.000 people were present, and every read of220 words
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Article203 1931-06-12 5 Offences Increase by 4,112 in a Year Crime is increasing to an uncomfortable extent in England. The figures issued officially by the Home Office make grim reading, although they only refer to the year 1929. There were in that year 134,581 Indictable offtners known to the police,203 words
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Article49 1931-06-12 5 Estimated Cost £20,000. London, May 11. It Is estimated that the cost of rescuing Mr. Augustine Courtauld, the young member of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition who spent the winter on the central icecap in Greenland, was £20.000 including heavy insurance policies on the rescuers.49 words
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Article138 1931-06-12 5 Huxley Wins First World Championship London, May 25. Vic Huxley (Australia and Harringay) beat Colin Watson (England and Wembley* by two heats to none at West Ham Stadium in the first of three matches for the individual championship of the world. He won each run by about138 words
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Advertisement281 1931-06-12 5 Wondrous white linen— JP^i soft to touch H J a Jkx^hß Linen and white things washed with Sunlight Soap are white and fresh as newly fallen snow. How proud you are of your washing when you look upon that dazzling whiteness! How the soft feel of the clothes pleases you!281 words
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Advertisement67 1931-06-12 5 F "\f ILKMAIID mm^"' 1l aHII T A LL the viu 6 XV JL is milk at its i x n K i\ tnins are in r nnest nourish- r tf/iiiir" "Tntf J tnc cream lve r ment for children m.^^SEDMWP3 I vourfamilv 44 Milkr of all ages in the67 words
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MISSING MEDICAL WITNESS
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Article593 1931-06-12 6 Hong Kong Murder Case Adjourned Honjr Kong, May £6. A (h.r.v.e ol murder against Wong Cheung, MUM IPonf Sikchcung, for an alleged crime on April 1 at Kau Shuk, was again postponed at the Assizeii this morning, when Mr. F C. .Jenkin. appear jag for the deft593 words
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Article328 1931-06-12 6 Alabama Reformatories* Scandals Governor B M. Miller and trustees of the Alabama Training School for Girls have been presented with compiled evidence that inmates of the reformatory have been subjected t:« extreme cruelties. The testimony was contained in a report made by a legislative committee appointed to investigate328 words
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Article137 1931-06-12 6 Cable new:; was received in Penan;; on Friday, .says the Straits Echo, announcing the death in London of Mr. Or-car Alfred John Wylde formerly of the Straits Settlements Police Force, in his 47th year. He camo out to th» East in September. 1913. and was stationed in Penang. Province Wellesley137 words
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Article595 1931-06-12 6 BRIDGE PIER BLOWN UP Engine and Carriages Capsize Maudalay. June 3. Faulty fish plates and a tail joint found opened, in addition to the fact that one piece of a bridge was blown up. show that the wreck of the Mandalay mail train on Monday night595 words
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Article276 1931-06-12 6 Grim French Insurance Fraud Marseilles, May li. Grim cieiails are being disclosed of the dc:;b!r murder in a lonely villa in the Province Of Aixtii in 1925. after which the bodies of the victims were dissolved in an acid bath. The crime was discovered last week, following276 words
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HEADMAN ''NOT IN THE BATTLE"
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Article932 1931-06-12 6 Supposed Leader Who Had n< Galon Mark Rangoon, Jane 2. In the further hearing of the Dedayi rebel appeals in the High Court yesterday. Mr Htoon Aung Gyaw, pleading for San Khin headman, put forward the contention that Sai Khin was not proved to have been in932 words
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Article88 1931-06-12 6 Miss Amy Johnson Third London, May 16. •Also flew" will soon be as common a phrase as "sin ran." Lieutenant -Colonel Shelmerdine. the new Director of Civil Aviation, flew with his wife to Woodley to-day and op-ned an aerodrome. They also saw an airwomen's race for a88 words
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Advertisement274 1931-06-12 6 CHRYSLER eights Deluxe JS^MsßffßMßgßMßßl^MPdMreapattgfigMj Chrysler Eights De Luxe lone, low »n q VI J with self-contained ash trays and vantrv HmMpl^^l IHrfi and mish moulding m mah °8«y **> rT*, J^Mmmr^ internal expanding weatherproof hydraulu •isß^^ /f V*/ xjK^WS^ •■'"-^k brakes all the mechanical perfection Borneo Motors Ltd. STNQAPORK Penang,274 words
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ANTON LANG IN LONDON
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Article455 1931-06-12 7 UNRECOGNISED Passion Player of Oberammergau Anton Lang the humble potter of Oberammergau who has played the part of Christ three times in the Passion Play slipped unobtrusively into London to see his English friends. None of the people in the crowded railway station knew him. or even guessed his identity,455 words
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Article277 1931-06-12 7 Drama of Hospital Operation Tragedy Remarkable evidence about the administration of anaesthetics was given at the resumed inquest in Birmingham on Samuel Thomas Bullock, of Weston -street. Coventry, who rel ceived fatal injuries when an explosion occurred while he was undergoing an operation in Birmingham General277 words
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Article167 1931-06-12 7 700 Shots Fired at a Gunman New York, May 7. A small army of detectives and state troopers opened fire thu aiternoon en an apartment hcuse in P(Kh Street, which is situated between the f.rjiiicnable West End-avenue and Riverside-drive. They were aiming at the capture of167 words
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Article554 1931-06-12 7 A special sitting of the Court of Appeal will be held at Alor Star during the week-end. Mr. Justice Sproule, th3 Acting Chief Justice, who was expe-jted to preside, is not able to leave Singapore and his place will be taken by Mr. Justice W. H. Thome,554 words
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Advertisement91 1931-06-12 7 •LL OVER THE STRdITS YOU WILL FIND IT IS > T flKiiiia!Gt«pwlV"' H^? Kjt-» T!'^/^ >^^ SCOTCH Oii rfcte •■> *3S&3£ JL Forged iKBSHffln Steel on a \v A v vv x economy of running remain \^kllllJl2 Distributor* Ihe Singapore Cycle C*rri«t« Ce. Singapore, Ipnh, Kuala Lumpur, Pen««i. \J^^^Tr^ A91 words
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Advertisement99 1931-06-12 7 n^F i i<^ Quick V4- Bellef V from INDIGESTION No matter how badly or how long you have suffered you can yet speedv relief from indipest by removing thecanvcof the trouble. Usr.illv indirection arises from excess siom ich acid which c u>-es fermentation and creates {,'ases that intense pain Rv99 words
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Advertisement401 1931-06-12 7 A FEW OF d I Crosse B Bkckwells < Famous Products. I I Vinegar I Steak Kidney Pudding I I Lemoncup Catsup Orangecup Sausages i Essence of Chicken |Ox Tongue Jelly Crystals Potted Meats i I Tart fruits bottled Cod Roes I Jams Marmalades Black Leicester j I Mushrooms mmmmmm^____^__^_^_^__401 words
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MATTERS OF CHINESE INTEREST
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Article769 1931-06-12 8 Second Visit to the South Seas IBy Our Chinese Correspondent] On June 3rd. the Hong Kong Nan Hua Footballers Team passed through Singapore on it* way to Java to play in Dutch East Indies and then in Singapore. On their return to Hong Kong from Malaya during769 words
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Article181 1931-06-12 8 His Amazing Life to be Revealed at Last "The world knows my husband as the greatest spy in history: it knows nothing of the romance, the tragedy, the intrigue, the mystery, which form the background of his adventures." The speaker was Mrs. Pepita Reilly. wife of181 words
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Article46 1931-06-12 8 Japanese Office^/ Killed f [Reuters Far Eastern Service! Kcbe. June 10. After manoeuvres last night a naval plane was missing and later was found to have crashed in the hills at Toda Bay, Shikoku Island. One officer is dead and another seriously hurt.46 words
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Article34 1931-06-12 8 3,000 Employees to be Discharged I Router's Far Eastern Service I Kobe. June 10. Kawasaki Dockyard Co. are discharging 3,000 of 8,400 employees owing to the absence of orders and financial adjustments.34 words
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Article192 1931-06-12 8 Rats To the Editor. Sir. There is perfect plague of these loathsome creatures at present in certain parts of the town and the Municipality do not seem to be doing anything or to be aware of the fact. The present increase is, probably due to the192 words
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Article237 1931-06-12 8 Plan to Reclaim 16 Square Mills The scheme fo: reclair iiu' flit foil square miles of land on the coast of Lincolnshire and the construction of speedways which will make Great Britain the motor racing centre of the world, was outlined at a luncheon given by237 words
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Article105 1931-06-12 8 Tuesday, June 2nd. His Excellency was present at the annual football match between the Singapore Volunteer Corps and the Regular Garrison at the Anson Road Stadium. i Wednesday, June 3rd, In the evening His Excellency and Mrs. Scott gave a Ball at Government House in honour of His105 words
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Advertisement293 1931-06-12 8 T^\O you suffer from weakness? K'; '..-''^V^^C get you through the fatigues of fi^^S^Jtii '\M the day: Don t you wish that H -^—^^J 1 you could have again your old ■BbJ^T'^"" —^^ißß energy that found no day too iJxV* I *>\ Then turn to Wincarnis for re- BB| r^293 words
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Advertisement91 1931-06-12 8 THE READY TO SERVEFOODS I AND DAIRY PRODUCE OP i You can depend on the quality of 9 I St Ivel Ready-to-Serve foods. The I flavours, too, are natural. Soups, 9 i Fish, Sausages, Entrees. Hams, 9 l Bacon, Jems. Cheese. \3 All tiie best stores in 2 i Singapore91 words
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Advertisement434 1931-06-12 8 BY SPECIAL HM KIM APPOINTMENT TO |KKd|a OF su%l THE Biggest Selection of Sports Prizes Our stocks are large and Challenge Cups anil shield exclusive and include a careful selection of sterling in indlvldual prizes. m ini a silver ture clips and medals. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FoFcLUBS AND SCHOOLS B. P.434 words
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Advertisement501 1931-06-12 9 rUSINESS CARDS. 1 HSemorials. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Htfli l& P"* ll3 R«^» la VP nder Street— Phone 607*. ini at; BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H NUGENT BUCKERIDGB H^bwt C lass Work— Lowest Rates UtfDLAW BUILDING— 'Phone 78»8. f^SBS» (SANS j 1 nth mile Thomson-Selctar Rd. i BATHINO PAGAR— TIFFIN 'HoderatP Charge501 words
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Advertisement570 1931-06-12 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders arv now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room. Mimic pal Offices Supply of Miscellaneous Articles mi Engineers Tools for the remainder of 1931. tl Closing570 words
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Advertisement681 1931-06-12 9 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 96 (MINOR OFFENCES) Police Orders made under Section 6 (4) of Oidinance No. 96 (Minor Offences) for the ngulaticn cf traffic on the occasion of the Paratie on the Esplanade en June 14th, 1931. Prom 6.30 a.m. until fifteen minutes after the departure of His Excellency the681 words
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Advertisement393 1931-06-12 9 AUCTION SALE DISTRESS SALE. IN THE WUTMMMM COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SKTTLFMEXT OF SINGAPORE. Distress No. 31 of 1931. In the cause of S. O. Alsagoff Landlord v irsus Hong Guan Co.. Tenants AUCTION SALE of ALL THE STOCK-IN-TRADE FURNITURE OF A PRINTING PRESS To be held at No.393 words
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Advertisement278 1931-06-12 9 W^ Great Tonic JM^^W an^ Health As a rapid, safe and sure re-builder of strength, vigour, and real fitness after illness, or as a restorative that makes you feel that it's good to be alive, Hall's Wine has never been equalled. As soon as you start taking this wonderful tonic278 words
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778 1931-06-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1931. CO-OPERATION IN MALAYA Possibly unconsciously and, at least In our opinion, certainly unnecessarily, a rather pessimistic note seems to be struck by Mr. R. Boyd in his annual report on the working of cooperative societies in the F.M.S. last year. This movement towards778 words
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Article458 1931-06-12 10 Mr. J. E. A. Wigginton is sailing by the P. and O. Rawalpindi for Hong Kong on Sunday on his way home via Canada. We have received from the Government Printing Office the Miscellaneous Lists and Public Bodies (S.S. > as at May Ist., 1931. Mr. Kingdom Rowe. of Alluvial458 words
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Article1065 1931-06-12 10 DR. H. W. WADE'S VIEWS Small Incidence Among Malays One of the world's authorities on th? subject of leprosy. Dr. H. W. Wade. Medical Director of the Leonard Wood Memorial Foundation. Is visiting Malaya in the course of a world tour on behalf of his Foundation.1,065 words
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THE GOVERNOR WELCOME BACK
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Article85 1931-06-12 10 PE^ Meeting witiT|.r Ki !>| ativf I Councillors I I From Our Own c H.E. the Governor. lu" M daughter. arrived at p.. looking fit and v.cil air,, came ashore directly the and was greet?d on tin (pj of Perak. Mr. P. T. All n (R Penang)85 words
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Article197 1931-06-12 10 Programme for Sir T i|. Arrival The following is the offi. the occasion of the arrival of Sir I on Saturday by the Rawalpindi His Excellency will lain! hnstor at 9 a.m. and will be received \>. i?h by the Royal Artillery ;n; Honour furnished by the197 words
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Article59 1931-06-12 10 Rev. Graham White Appointed The Bishop of Singapor h I Rev. Graham White. MA.. Cha,)i Perak. to the Aichdaae rj cated by the Ven. F. G S\vind» months ago. and will institut. in St. Andrew's Cathedral duril Sunday. June 21st. Mr Gnth.mi Wl continue te> reside in Ip59 words
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Article121 1931-06-12 10 [From Our Own OofffMpW Ipnh. Ju'* 11 The news of Mr Graham W ment as Archdeacon is widely Perak. Mr. Graham White was tdneal Chester and graduated at Oxford In Theology. In 1907 hr wa< Bishop Moule for work in Durham eight years in ttat ahlpfard :«nd121 words
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Article45 1931-06-12 10 ASIATIC UNEMPLOYMENT FU ND The Commitu. 9 many thanks the folk* ll Previously aeknowl* I Per Malaya Tribune Mr. Pang Kim Beng Per Mr. Lim Kee 99mm Dr. Noel L. Clark. Mr. h. r. s Zehndei Mr. h. P. K. Anonymous Mi. Tan Soo Ein45 words
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Article30 1931-06-12 10 Friday Juiu- 1Before Mr. Justice IMlnr.n.--10.15 a.m.: Summons m Ct and Co. (Ipoh. Ltd. VI Corporation. At li a.m.: Bankruptcy ceiving Orders, and a motkM Public Examination M<30 words
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Advertisement182 1931-06-12 10 ERVEN LUCAS BOLSJ THE FINEST OBTAINABLE. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., [Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated in Shanghai). 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 622ft. [siioininrHi evening I I AT I OUR DEPOTS AT 1 ORCHARD ROAD SELEGIE ROAD 1 KATONG REPPEL HARBOUR COLD STORAGE H GOLFERS!182 words
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Advertisement126 1931-06-12 10 Books for Golfers The Complete Golfer, Harry Vardon, $7.50 A Guide to Good Golf, J. M. Barnes, 3.90 Easier Golf, Jack White, 3.60 How to Play Golf, Harry Vardon, 3.00 Golf, H. Cotton, 3.00 Golf Rules and Decisions, F. S. Shenstone, 2.10 Charles Whitcombe on Golf, I*so So This Is126 words
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973 1931-06-12 11 HOPE OF RESCUE DEFINITELY ABANDONED Hong Kong, June 11 1„. naval author.t.es report that the Poseidon is still on the KiTorts by H.M.S. Hermes and H.M.S. Medway to ra.se tie nbmarilie have so far been unsuccessful. Bad weather is hamper- -.rt of the salvage ships.973 words
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Article203 1931-06-12 11 GOVERNMENT DECISION Commission^ Recommendations Disregarded [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Lcndon, June 11. In tbe House of Commons this evening Mr MncDcnald announced that Government had decided to igrore th~ main recommendations of Rcyal Commission on unemployment insurance. A partv crisis will thus be avoided. British203 words
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Article102 1931-06-12 11 Canton Regime's Care to Preserve Credit [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Hong: Kong, June 11. It is learnt reliably from Canton that the National Government, the de facto Canton regime, has reached a modus Vivendi in connection with the Customs revenue collected in Canton vhereby receipts from the old102 words
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LIBERALS AND LAND TAX PROPOSALS
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Article280 1931-06-12 11 Can Government Effect a Compromise [British Radio—Official Service] Rugby, June 11. The political situation that has arisen over the Liberal Party's amendment to the Land Tax proposals in Government's Finance Bill, which is set down to be moved in the House of Commons next Tuesday or Wednesday, is280 words
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Article126 1931-06-12 11 After Record Flight from Karachi London. June 2. Pilot Officer John Grierson (21), who accomplished a record flight in a light 'plane from Karachi to England, arriving here on May 28th. has been placed under open anvst at the R.A.F. depot at Uxbridge. It is authoritatively learnt126 words
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Article59 1931-06-12 11 Japan Refuses to Take Initiative [Reuter's Far Eastern Service 1 Tokio, June 11. The Government has definitely decided not to take the initiative in promoting a silver conference. It fears the possibility of aggravating the situation in the event of the conference failing. The Japanese Ambassador at Washington59 words
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Article41 1931-06-12 11 Tharrawaddy Rebels Sentenced to Death [Reuter's Service] Tharrawaddy, June 11. The special tribunal has sentenced to death twelve men for participation in the rebellion last December. Twenty-six have been sentenced to imprisonment for life, four acquitted and seven discharged.41 words
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Article49 1931-06-12 11 Sunken German Battleship Raised [British Radio Official Service! Rug-by, June 11. Progress is being made at Scapa Flow with the raising of the sunken German battleship, Prinz Regent Luitpold. Yesterday her bows were brought above the surface and it is hoped to raise her stern to-day.49 words
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Article38 1931-06-12 11 German Victim of China Reds [Reuter's Far Eastern Service} Peking:, June 11. Reds who recently captured Kienning in North Fukien have murdered Father Melchior Geser, the German Catholic priest belonging to the Salvatorian Mission at Kienning.38 words
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Article28 1931-06-12 11 Government Refuse to Legalise Them [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Jane 11. Mr. Clynes announced in Parliament to-day the decision of the Government not to legalise sweepstakes.28 words
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Article25 1931-06-12 11 Making Satisfactory Progress [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jane 11. Princess Marie Louise was stated this morning: to be making satisfactory progress.25 words
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Article210 1931-06-12 11 THE TIN QUOTA SCHEME Mr. Mair Returns to the Attack "ONLY FOR REDUCING COSTS" IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT London, June 11. "The international scheme has ceased to be a restriction scheme but is now a scheme for reducing costs. It is not a protection to the210 words
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Article592 1931-06-12 11 Malayan Premiere of Chaplin's Film (By Our Film Correspondent) Termed by some one of the world's greatest comedy City Lights. Charlie Chaplin's silent picture that was made as a challenge to talkies in general, might also be termed one of thj world's ?reatest tragedies. While there were moments592 words
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Article91 1931-06-12 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 11, 5.56 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £105 3|16 (£lO3 11J16). Forward £106 1316 (£lO5 3J16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's91 words
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Advertisement207 1931-06-12 11 t T T T r <♦ I^^ ll^|^^^^B^^^^j^^M^^Sitf^^M^^ji^Sd^^S^C^^"lC!is^aS3^^B^fifr^i W^k •rW |nf!2HEE9Mal2Hl^&^j^HHHßi^Hß^HS^~Hr^^3Vr^^^n v^u. BrAPPOINTMENT X Wire Mattress Bed- X stead Manufacturers to H.M.THE KING THE COOLEST Y MATTRESS IN THE WORLD A t er T6e secf^/ o/ Coolness is Ventilation V ♦5^ The large open top springs of Staples Mattress give207 words
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LIBERAL—LABOUR DEADLOCK
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Article232 1931-06-12 12 Mr. Snowden as the Stumbling Block A GOVERNMENT ULTIMATUM I Router's Servicel London, June 11. A Liberal —Labour deadlock on the major issue of the Government's land tax scheme has suddenly develop?d as a serious threat for the dissolution of Parliament. Th? Government, it L* reported, yesterday232 words
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Article583 1931-06-12 12 Eft eels of Unemployment in V.MS. The year 1930 m an extre*n?'y difficult one lor the police, writes Mr. Hannigan in the course cf his annual report on police work in the F.MS. Serious slump conditions prevailed in resoect of the two staple industries of the583 words
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Article84 1931-06-12 12 European Firms Closing Down Reuters Service T^hcrj»n, June 11. European firms are gradually closing down as a result of restrictions imposed on trade following the recent application of laws affecting commerce and exchange. Russian State trading acencies also are reducing staffs conleav'in leP rted that 4 Russla are84 words
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BUYER OF FIVE PLAYHOUSES
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Article688 1931-06-12 12 6-Fiffiire Deal by Ocean Phone London, May 25. A month of almost nightly Transatlantic telephone calls has resulted in one of the biggest theatrical deals of recent years, by which Sr Harold Wernher. whose name has hitherto been unassociated with the stage by the gen?ral playgoing public,688 words
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Article159 1931-06-12 12 Mr. MacDonald and German Ministers' Visit f British Radio— Official Service j Rugby, June 10. Answering questions in the House of Commons regarding the Chequers discussions with the German Ministers, the Prime Minister said that, as regarded the scope cf the discussions, i he could not add anything159 words
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Article62 1931-06-12 12 To Visit Rumania Three Times A Year I Router's Service] Vienna. June 11. King Alexander of Yugo-Slavia and the Q-manian Premier Jorga jointly are credited v:th effecting a friendly settlement regarding iiiture of ex-Queon Helen cf Rumania, who s to resldp permanently abroad but is entitled to visit62 words
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Article599 1931-06-12 12 A DIFFICULT YEAR Absorption to Exceed Production The current issue of the Year Book of the Planters' Association of Malaya covers the period April 1929 to December 1930. In the course of the annual report it is stated that the Council met in Kuala Lumpur seven599 words
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Article195 1931-06-12 12 "Congress No Enemy of Britain" Ahmedabad, June 4. Mr. Gandhi, in a signed article in Young India, referring to the next session of the Round Table Conference, says: "I can but give my assurance that having entered upon the Delhi settlement, I am eager for the sake of195 words
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Article86 1931-06-12 12 New Service From India to Britain I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 10. The first parcel air mail from India to Great Jritain will leave Karachi on the Imperial drways Service to-morrow and is due in London on June 16. Although the Indian air mail has86 words
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83 1931-06-12 12 FA MORATORIUM Help Prom the French Government fßeuter'a Service] Paris, June 11. The financial situation of the famous shipping Une, Compagnie General Transatlantique, is engaging the attention of the Finance Com- mittee of the Chamber, which has drafted a Bill granting a moratorium in respect to83 words
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Article431 1931-06-12 12 But Lure of Gold Proved Fatal Sydney, May 4. Though twice before lie had almost lost his life searching for a gold reef in .Central Australia. Mr. L. H. Lasseter, whose body wac found after a three months' search in Peterson Ranges, ventured there a third tim*431 words
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Article352 1931-06-12 12 Hotel Needed Near Station From the records it will *je seen, that tick?: oassengers have fallen from 69.560 to 60.324 a decrease of 9.236 passengers, says ihe Genera Manager of the Penang Hill Railway In hi< report for 1930 which eoven the seventh yea] of working, and352 words
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Article69 1931-06-12 12 Ft.-Lt. Scholefield Crashes in Autogiro Lcndon, June 1. Flight-Lieutenant H. M. Scholefield, who was a member of the Schneider Trophy team of 1927, crashed and was seriously injured while demonstrating an autogiro at the meeting of the Yorkshire Aero Club. The plane apparently stalled when abov- th^69 words
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Article381 1931-06-12 12 HOUSES LOOTED Women Taken as Hostages Rangoon, Juue 1. About 35 rebel raiders descended on the village of Ahpyauk on Thursday, May 28, and going the round of the houses belonging tn j wealthy men got away with property estimated at Rs. 20,000. L Some of the381 words
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Article348 1931-06-12 12 i Protest Raised in London i The Daily Telegraph publishes the fallow ing: p "Chinese officials, business men. and student- in this country have asked the:r Governmen to make a 'diplomatic protest' a^ainFt wha e they call 'the British film uroducer's bad habi 3 of showing'348 words
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Article257 1931-06-12 12 Objection to London Market Lcrden. Miy 28. TIN Ooaod] of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. London, has sent to-day a lonp letter to the Secretary of State in connection with the Indi?n Joan emphatically protesting astinst ;h." repeated recount token by the Governm?nt of Indi» to the London257 words
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ARTIFICIAL SILK TRADE
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Article98 1931-06-12 12 OFPENBiV| British FW~An,hi, i()^ scheme NOMINAL PROFIT MAtQU I Reuter's Scrvi. Lond lunr An ambitions scheme lor v silk trade offensive on the F,r v i launched by Courtaulds in ron Jlmrtlf,n j Bradford Dyers' Association and an m: 'group ol Lancashire textile m:i,.-.-revealed by the News98 words
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Article435 1931-06-12 12 Decline in Death Rale TIM latest ijlMlßlllllmkai Health Section of the League 1 v tains a world survey of typhoid 30. j No very marked change ha a frequency of typhoid fever in nio cipal European countries wi.h the Union of Soviet Bocfattfl the number of nctifiecl ct435 words
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Article98 1931-06-12 12 Diploma Examination Results The following obtained full dip lish, History. Geography and I Tan Lye Whatt. Wet- geong Ka Machado. V. Ambiavauar Mi M Lim Boon Hock. Hc.oi Yi:> ft Seng, Ch'ng Choo Eng. K 1 J Singh, Lee Mun Yui. T M W K. Kandiah and Mi98 words
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Article69 1931-06-12 12 Issue of Bolivii Passports Router's Scrvinl Moata A < MS'UiciKil Scuth American Oofernmer.! l'riistr.'tt' the uh:( ire tri connection with thr WTS OODMU, Ei;rp:h QOTfOCi O, ch Bottvten pti fwrti to agent organisation rallvd Mi d 1 Tin quarters at Bp.cim s Aires M Artntim Government on69 words
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Article621 1931-06-12 13 Fine Running at Stamford Bridge (By Dutch Air Mail) From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, May 26. It was rather an extraordinary Whitsun in the Spcrts World. On Saturday the rain poured down all the afternoon over most of the coui\' ry and every sort of sport suffered.621 words
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Article175 1931-06-12 13 Four Wins at Wolverhampton Meeting (By Dutch Air Mail) London. May 25. As in other sports, attendances at the race meetings were very large on Monday. Gordon Richards has such a big following on Bank Holidays that layers are bound to lose if the leading jockey sets175 words
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Article154 1931-06-12 13 Remarkable Versatility of Frenchman An extraordinary international record is held by Pierre Prieur, who captained the French hockey team recently defeated by 3 goals to 2 by Germany in Paris. This was his 54th match for France, and no French international at any other si>ort approaches this number154 words
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Article26 1931-06-12 13 Paris, Mar 25. An English team, representing the Hayes Football Club, beat the Athletic Club of France by two goals to one.26 words
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Article839 1931-06-12 13 Gloucester's Amazing Progress [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, May 14. The cricket season had hardly commencec and yet Sussex are already in trouble. Ham mond, the Pulham forward, injured an ankl. during the closing days of the football season and now J. h. Parks will be out of839 words
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Article182 1931-06-12 13 Annual Stoke Fogcs Foursomes I From Our Own Correspondent] London May 7. The golf foursomes between the men and romen were played at Stoke Poges op Saturday. The women won the four&omcs by 4 matches to 2. the men finding the handicap of allowing a stroke at182 words
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Advertisement344 1931-06-12 13 Foods The 'Allenburys' Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of infants in hot climates. They are free i from harmful germs, and are readily prepared by the simple addition of boiling water, thus giving complete f independence of doubtful milk supplies. Moreover, they are practically identical in composition with344 words
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Advertisement290 1931-06-12 13 I BUY BRITISH GOODS, f f f I _-i i S st I\ V 1 w i i ■B^^^^Shßk i i I I Australia's Health-Giving Wines. I RICH RUBY PORT TYPE— BURGUNDY i- RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS i; g! RICH TAWNY PORT TYPE— SHERRY TYPE. S r ObUinable at290 words
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Advertisement845 1931-06-12 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON St N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Iwice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Dae. Smßm. t 6ARPEDON For Marseilles, London,845 words
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Advertisement534 1931-06-12 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co*, LtcL (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN SERBINO juneT HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OP BATAVIA For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg June 30 s.s. CITY OF SWANSEA534 words
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Advertisement427 1931-06-12 14 I*. €f» OT British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In 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 Tonnate. Singapore. Tonnw 1931. SOUDAN 6 500 Ana RAWALPINDI427 words
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Advertisement684 1931-06-12 15 0. S. K. Line. r0 K KlK^*' AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. „o hl MAKI LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (Express Freight Service) (Prom Kobe Jl-r 10 >,\.:i LONDON. Rotterdam. HamburK (Bremen) and Antwerp via Colombo Jun« 17 19 -oTfvioeo 1 \i\iil DURBAN, Cupt Town. Rio de Janiero.684 words
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Advertisement499 1931-06-12 15 OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. ||t TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG tU COLOMBO, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arriiw Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. Hem Vork. Pre*. Monroe June 22 June 25 June 27 Au Pr«- Van Bur« July July 9 July 11499 words
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Advertisement702 1931-06-12 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.J (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to.— Passage. Freight*, ft Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Kepresentatives In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION702 words
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Article373 1931-06-12 16 Punjab Government Sole Sufferer Simla, May 30. The Punjab Government have issued the following communique. "At the instance of the Punjab Government the Railway Board in January last agreed to to allow a rebate of one-third of the freightage charges on wheat exported by rail from all373 words
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Article136 1931-06-12 16 Riverman's Trip in a Barrel Niagara Falls, May 31. The treacherous whirlpool of the Niagara Falls held the veteran riverman, Hill, in its deadly grasp for nearly three hours in the afternoon while he was attempting his third trip through the rapids and the whirlpool of the Lower136 words
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Article119 1931-06-12 16 Ran When Challenged by Sentry Yenangyaung, May 31. A Burman drilling coolie, of the 8.0.C., oilfield at Yenangyaung, was shot dead by a sentry of the Burma Rifles on Friday night under somewhat tragic circumstances. It is said that the labourer was returning from work at about119 words
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Article101 1931-06-12 16 Buijskes. Dut. 985, from Bawean 11 for Sourabaya 16. Asp, Nor. 90, from Sepang Kechil 11 for Unknown 12. Rokan, Dut. 388, from Rengat 11, for Indragiri 14. Kelantan, Brit. 562, from Malaccca 11 for Malacca 12. Klang, Brit. 723, from Penang 11, for Penang via Port Swettenham 13. Kepong,101 words
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Article39 1931-06-12 16 June 11.— Rahman, Rompin, Sin Kheng Seng Sin Aik Lee, Rajula, Medusa, Kedah, Benzyls, Karuah. Talamba, (Brit); Tomohon, Tidore Soedoe, (Dut) Delagoa Maru, Akita Maru' Sumatra Maru, (Japan); P'dent Pillmore' (Am); Moncalieri, (Ital); Vyner Brooke (San' Maur, (Nor).39 words
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Advertisement614 1931-06-12 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the B.S. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] s-§ MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de614 words
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Advertisement44 1931-06-12 16 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC. (Incorporated tr TB.A.) i International BANKING and TRAVEL SERVICES Traveller* Cheques. Letter* off Credit. Meney Orders. Drafts. Transfers of Funds by Mall and Cable* Tours. Cruises. Steamship In n ullsm Ballroad Tickets. Baggage Insurance SINGAPORE No. 1, Collyer Quay.44 words
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Advertisement483 1931-06-12 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc (Incorporated In UAJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). D Balls Da M.B. SILVERYEW June 16 June 22 Tw M.S. SILVERCYPRESS July 7 July 13 M.S. SILVERWALNUT July 21 July 27 For rates and483 words
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Miscellaneous689 1931-06-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN fcCuala Pahang, Pekan, Bungei t#m»*fag and Kuantan (via Oemas and Jerantut) every Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a m Bangkok every Thursday 6 am. Xota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipon, Taiping, Penang and Ketfah and Lower Blam 6 ajn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday689 words
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Article43 1931-06-12 17 PA SS EN GERS ARRIVED shmlr: Mr. C. Schmelzer. iurizan. Miss H. Guneen, Miss J Winward. Miss Z. Mr and Mrs. P. Ujlaki, ihant, Mr. J. Lumley, liit wick. Mrs. D. E. iside. Madame Chan Hay. Miss Lee Hin IST. W. H. Houghton.43 words
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Article184 1931-06-12 17 shmir at 9 a.m. to-day r Mrs P. J. Vasey. Mr. Mr W A. Pearse. Mr. unptell, Mr. A. H. AndMr. Simons. Mr. J. R. 1.. Hunter. Lt. G. R. Mr H. N. Ferrers, Mr. Logan, Mrs Fraser. Mr W. D. Charlton. Mrs. Morrison. Lt. Comdr. land. Miss184 words
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Article121 1931-06-12 17 Fugitive Arrested in Hort£ Kon£ d on the J.C.J.L. liner the high Mai while the steamei Bong Kong, on May 5. irrest of the suspected mura Hong Kong. The man was Mr Schorield when it was the authorities of the Netherlands requtoitkming for the man's I stand121 words
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Article106 1931-06-12 17 FROM CH INA COAST t«» Imperial Merchant Service Guild aber who is in active service Btvw— in a letter addressed B of the Imperial Merchant following interesting items the .shipping position in the atoned down a lot out here bad no firing on ships for it looks as if the106 words
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Article73 1931-06-12 17 ■•HI Kong-built A '<>tor Ship rturw from Hong Kong re•vly completed motor vessel oi the wuhu. which, com- been on service up North her .sister-ship, has been Taikoo Dockyard and Ento the order of the China <""> She is a river motor f <>ns pa* and 1.731 tons73 words
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Article974 1931-06-12 17 I Workers and Effects of Rationalization At the annual conference at Great Yarmouth of the Federation of Engineering and Shipshadow of possible great industrial conflicts, at a time when large numbers of their members were unemployed and the "key" industries am «pun }aiu tem w m p]BS -SS9.IPPB rtmuap974 words
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Article848 1931-06-12 17 Appeal by the Prince The Prince of Wales, president of the Royal National Lite-boat Institution, presented bronze medals at the Central Hall, Westminster, in mail week to five lifeboetmen in recognition of gallantry in saving life from shipwreck during the past year. The Prince of Wales, who848 words
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Article57 1931-06-12 17 According to the 11th annual report of the British Sailors' Society, more than 37,000 seafarers, widows, and their dependents were assisted during 1930. Attendances at Rests numbered 1,382,269, and 55,636 free meals were provided. Situations were found for 2,326 men and boys. The total expenditure was57 words
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Advertisement533 1931-06-12 17 th» Mew ._> SCENIC ROUTE y\ j *l«wwign Nataarc's Wonderland-. The Canadian Rockies w!\ °f^f d f Va ~on»er by the route of the fcli a r' tUde^ nd easiest radient of »»y transco™ SeSSf^nJT Yet -l ee the Canadian Rocky peak, and the rugged wonde's of Jasper National Part533 words
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Advertisement162 1931-06-12 17 #NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. (Incorporated In Germany). Th* undemoted are the Company'! intended. tortures: i *Jl OUTWARDS. 9 SCHLESIEN For Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji and Hankow June 11 SAARBRUCKEN For Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taku, Dalny and Tsingtau June 2© f ANHALT For Saigon, Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji and Vladivostok June 24162 words
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Article563 1931-06-12 18 Mr. Gandhi Blamed for High Rents Calcutta, in the midst of the hot weather, is faced with the possibility of a wholesale exodus of bearers, bawarchis and ether domest'c servants, says a -oport in th? Englishman in its issu«? of May 25. ThLs alarming prospect563 words
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Article447 1931-06-12 18 Depressed Classes and Police Recruitment Bombay, M;»y 23. A resolution cf the Government of Bamoa.states: 'Government hav? had under consideration the question of the recruitment of members of the Depressed Classes in the police. They hav° found on inquiry *hat in som? districts a considerable number of447 words
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Article198 1931-06-12 18 Two Men Injured in R.A.F. Crash A Royal Air Force Fairey 3F reconnaissance biplane crashed in a dense mist into the Cleveland Hills at Stcckesley. Yorkshire, and the two occupants, Wing-Commander T. E. B. Howe and Leading Aircraftman Jamisson, were injured. The machin? was flying198 words
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Article202 1931-06-12 18 Have a Cup of Tea With A Cup Final Crowd "One man's noise is another nnn's music 'said Dr. G. C. Kay?, superintsndent of the 'physics department at the National Physical Laboratory, in a lecture on "Th2 Mcafur"m^nt of Noise," in Londcn. A Cup Final crowd of 100202 words
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Advertisement413 1931-06-12 18 MAKE A Daily Need/ AFTEN neglect of a simple injury will lead to bloodpoison or an outbreak of septic sores. Therefore, dress every cut. burn, or insect bite with this antiseptic Zam Buk and avert dangerous complications. Zam-Buk is the wvin.lrrrijl herbal ointment that kills and excludes disease germs* soothes413 words
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Advertisement406 1931-06-12 18 BANKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600.000 shares of £5 each (3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Sishopsgate, London, B.C. 3. Agencies and Branches: A lor Star Hong Kong' Saigon Amritsar406 words
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Advertisement343 1931-06-12 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK Or INDIA, LTD. I Incorporated In England > Capua: lj u i jo. "oo Subscrjoed 800.U0U Paid-up 1.U50.00U Reserve Pund and Hest 1 666 84ft BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrle, Esq. Chiirman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro F>q.. 9. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H.343 words
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Advertisement455 1931-06-12 18 INSURANCE. THE /^®^x SOUTH Cf^ylJ BRITISH IWW/IHfl COMPAM KIUK. MARINE. li:\ N J MOTOK CAM INSURANCE ACCEPitI) \j LOWEST CURRENT RATES L C MAKOOLIOUIh Office: 2. Finlay^on O' i'ERSONAL ACCJDb. T FATAL ACCIDENTS are w\u. i; HAVE you made provision ol your dependents should met) overtake you? IT only costs455 words
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Article98 1931-06-12 19 x QUOTA SYSTEM .prospects Better Than Anticipated" Xmsterdam. June 11. n of rubber production ,m time are anticipated, according to vblad. which says that *ing to th-.Rreat opposition ..._,all -d quota scheme bmncc of bein K carried th.-plan is founded native production in kl e«*ed 90.000 torn98 words
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Article352 1931-06-12 19 Growing Body of Opposition B\ Dutch Air Mail' London, May 25Dutch Rubber Committee li „mc up fresh proposal- for rubber production, the volume of on In both countries which is .ival of legalised rrstriction teadlly growing, tsays the FinThe question is one on which Uu industry Itself has352 words
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Article34 1931-06-12 19 Fiv -Year Plan is rorthy of emI "-< the world— Lord MelI OUT ancestor- who remained ta'K but without taxes, wen S .H -Brunswick Pila. w-rld lias put as many mer the alarm clock— Loui*vilh34 words
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Article963 1931-06-12 19 Satisfactory Results for 1930 The thirty-M-venth ordinary general meeting >f the Oriental Telephone and Electric Co.. Ltd.. was hold on May 12 at the Great Eastern Hotel E.C. Sir A. Henry McMahcn. (chairman of the "ompanyt. presided, and in the course of his speech ?aid the net result963 words
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Article425 1931-06-12 19 To-Day s Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES June 11 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|3 27 32 London, 3 months' sight 2 3 13 16 London. 60 days' sight 2,3 25|32 London. 30 days' sight 2 3 3 4 London, demand 2|3 23|32 London, T. T. 2!3 11^16 Lyons and Paris,425 words
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Article925 1931-06-12 19 THURSDAY. JUNE 11TII CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyars Sellers. Asam Kumbang «£> 18s 21s 6d c.d. Austral Malay <£) 18s 6d 2Cs Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 16s 6d lis 6d t Bangrin Tin lis 3d 12s 8£ Batang Padang (81? 10 16 Batu Caves (sl* 2i 30 nom Bukit925 words
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Article205 1931-06-12 19 Return of Colony stocks at close of business. May. 1931. as declared, in tons. A. DEALERS' STOCKS. DRY WET TOTAL Total all i CREPE grades of RS.S. Wet Scrap DRY dry rubber Remill Lump DRY WET as estimatArea t.nd Estate Blanket Sheet and WET ed by Bark205 words
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Article113 1931-06-12 19 Changes in Representative Prices United Press Association 1 New York. June 10. American Can Common 103 :t x Cities Service (Com.) 11\ Colombia Gas and Electric 27 Curtis Wright 2 7 > Electric Bond and Share Corp. 36 1 4 General Electric Co. 39 General Motors113 words
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Article64 1931-06-12 19 Singapore, June 11. There has been no outstanding feature in th^ narket during last week, the prevailing tone jeing quiet to dull. At time of writing pric?"? ire as follows: Singapore 9.14 down 3 8 London 2.15 16d. 1 16d. New York 6 gold 3 8 gold United64 words
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Article35 1931-06-12 19 Th? lccal agency ol the I T etherland Tradi- Society has received advice that the Bank ha ieclared a dividend cf G l^ per cent, for tht fear ending Dec. 31st.. 1930.35 words
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Article69 1931-06-12 19 Malayan Company Reports [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT/ Lrndon, June 11. Holyrood Rubber report for 1930 shows a loss of £1.542. There is a balance on profit and loss account of £1.611. Scottish Malay report also shows a Jo: s. of £7,359. on 1930. Ther? Is a forward credit69 words
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Article107 1931-06-12 19 Final and Interim Dividends I From Our Own Correspondent I Ipoh. June 11. The annual meeting of Johan Tin Dr dgint? (which is now working on tribute disclosed a profit of $20,578. from which the directors decided to pay a 12 1 per cent, dividend and also an107 words
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Article149 1931-06-12 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT I Singapore. June 11. The tin price is substantially bett*"- to-day lat £104.12 6 ithre- months) London, a rise of I £2 ss. and th? local market is up 150 tons I changing hands at 52 > L Ne?di?ss to add. tin shar- s have follow*149 words
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Article83 1931-06-12 19 I British Radio Offlcia' Service! Rugby. June 10. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam. 12.09. Athens 375. Bombay Is. s\d. f Berlin 20.5, Brussels 34.92 1 Bucharest 817',.. Rio 3 15-ie! Buenos Aires 34 Copenhag?n 18.16' G n >va 25.07. Helsingfcis 193 v Hong Kong 11 Lisbon 110'.. Madrid 48.7, Milan83 words
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Article28 1931-06-12 19 Harper, Giliilian and Co:, Ki.::la l.umpur Agents: Ulu Klang Tin Pikuls 894.82; again;' 354.47 <1930>; Hours 619. u&nin r 602: Ynrds 79.301; agairst 62,43(3.28 words
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Advertisement73 1931-06-12 19 Ass ets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance in force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporated in the Straite Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, EC Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the Brittah Life Assurance Companies73 words
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Advertisement66 1931-06-12 19 S A.D 1720 **>ty- I A>P —oamHmxn o m cnolano by royal charter 4*9. I I FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. I Insurance with onqaestionable security, reasonable rate* S r and prompt settlements. Established over 200 year*. if} I 1 Agencies throughout Malaya. i j Branch Office S I Chartered Bank66 words
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Article485 1931-06-12 20 Amateurs and Professionals Should Meet Interviewed by a representative of the Free Press yesterday evening, Mr. Norman E. Brookes. President of the Australasian Lawn Tennis Association, and one of the foremost exponents of the game of aIJ time, who is visiting Singapore with Mrs. and Miss Brookes485 words
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Article256 1931-06-12 20 Yesterday's Singles Results The Singapore lawn tennis championship were carried a stage further on the S.C.C. courts last evening when Lim Bong Soo, John Lim, S. Matsukawa and Roy Smith won their way to the semi-finals. Not one of the matches went to a third set. Both the256 words
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Article42 1931-06-12 20 IReuter's Service] New York, June 11. The results of yesterday's baseball frame.*, were as followsNATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 5. New York 1. Cincinnatti 10. Brooklyn 3. Chicago 3, Philadelphia 0. St. Louis 4, Boston 13. AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington 9, Cleveland 442 words
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Article44 1931-06-12 20 The Chinese Swimming Club will open this seasons swimming with a Two Lengths (66 yards) free style handicap A and B, on Sunday. The race will be swum off at 10.30 a.m. There m be an Inter-team Water Polo match afterwards.44 words
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Article47 1931-06-12 20 The following will represent the Indian Association against the Municipal and Medical College Team on Saturday and Sunday respectively on the Indian Association ground: Baskaran, Fernandez, dill. Choor Singh, Wazir Singh Varma, Naden. Amarchand, Sumy. Kennedy and Taviera. Reserves: Rajit Singh, Ram Plarra, Rajaram, and Raj.47 words
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Article925 1931-06-12 20 RAFFLES MEETING Muttuvelu Wins Individual Championship Early in the season of school athletic meetings came the annual athletic sports of Raffles Institution, which were held on the school ground yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of spectators. The arrangements this year were quite a925 words
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Article113 1931-06-12 20 THURSDAY'S RESULTS Men's Singles Open Walmsley beat Ponsford, 6 3, 2 6, 6 1. Perkins beat Hoops, 6 4, 4 6, 6 4. Nathan beat Kelly, 6—3, 6—4. Mixed Doubles Handicap Mrs. Owen Owen and Alford owe 2 beat Mrs. Watty and Coltart owe 2, 3113 words
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Article1582 1931-06-12 20 DEADLY BOWLING Derbyshire's Big Victory Over Sussex A partnership of 96 in two hours for the first wicket between Storer and Smith laid the foundation of Derbyshire's victory, by an innings and 188 runs against Sussex at Chesterfield recently. Smith scored 53 and Storer 74 in1,582 words
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416 1931-06-12 20 GLOUCESTERS BEATEN Deciding Goal Just on Time S.C.C. II 3; Gloucester* II 2. The S.C.C. II were very lucky to win against the Gloucester's' II in their encounter on the Padang yesterday evening in the Reserve Division of the League. The Club won by the416 words
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Article58 1931-06-12 20 Winners of Trotter Cup Foursomes [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, June 11. The Malayan golf meeting was continued at Sandwich to-day. In the bogey foursomes handicap the winners of the Trotter Cups were: Sir M. Whitley (9) and H. B. Ward (14) 1 up. A. E. Greetham58 words
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Advertisement255 1931-06-12 20 MOUTRII I I ORGANS I I Backed by more than half a century's .v,,, f I I in manufacturing for the Far Eastern Market aiXE?* I of the finest materials. When you purcW V, e I I organ you can be sure of receiving the utmost valued I reliable instrument.255 words
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