The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 June 1931
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Title Section17 1931-06-13 1 The Singapore FreePress >(). -»36L ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.17 words
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Article414 1931-06-13 1 The extraordinary story that Lawrence of Arabia paid a secret visit to China m connection with the alleged murder of a British officer and the disappearance of official documents is given credence m political circles m China Page 11. The story of the collision m which the414 words
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Article1222 1931-06-13 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostri eat farrago Libelli Juvenal. The Topiclst's only regret m welcoming His Excellency back from leave to-day is that it is not possible to say that conditions m Malaya are any more cheerful now than when he left us last year (a penny1,222 words
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Advertisement217 1931-06-13 1 oNfi SO FRESH AND N ,,\K SO GOOD AS gjGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL I EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN I SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS TO-NIGHT I Special Dinner Dance I vrRONS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO MAKE S EARLY RESERVATIONS) i" GRILL ROOM I I SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT J J ROAST SUCKING PIG, APPLE217 words
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Advertisement280 1931-06-13 1 I EUROPE i£) HOTEL j I by Recommendation" B i r I Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits, etc. at Eg THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. S \TO-NIGHT DINNER and DANCE TO-NIGHT% MENU. I fi Grape Fruit Marasqulno \jn 6 Tortue Claire jR S Potage Reine-Margot g 5 PUet de Sole280 words
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Advertisement69 1931-06-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Camel cigarettes Page 1. Dog's Head Guinness Page 3. Capstan City Lights Page 4. Fit K.L.G. Plugu and forget Page 4 Theatre and cinema entertainments Page 2. Orange Smash enjoys a popular demand Page 1. De Silva's have just received a selection of I the latest jewellery Page69 words
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Article172 1931-06-13 2 Suggested Commercial Treaty Paris, June 3. Authoritative circles state that a delegation of Soviet experts, appointed to continue the commercial negotiations that were recently entered upon between France and the U.S.S.R.. will shortly arrive m Paris. Moscow, June 1. Political interest is centred on the forthcoming Russo-Prench172 words
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Article17 1931-06-13 2 Owing to the crisis, the Saar mines announce that m June they will dismiss about 850 miners.17 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement576 1931-06-13 2 I Victoria Memorial Hall BOOKING OPENS THIS MORNING at LITTLE'S FOR TOTI DAL MONTE World Famous Italian Coloratura Soprano AND ENZO de MURO LOM ANTO I Celebrated Lyric Tenor. I I RECITAL I SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, I I at 9.30 p.m. I BOOK AT LITTLE'S $4, $2 $1. I TO-OAY576 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous327 1931-06-13 2 THE WEEK Saturday, 13th. High Water. 08.46, 7.3 ft. 20.20, 82 ft. Golf: Keppel G.C. monthly medal (stroke) and St. James Cup qualifying round. Singapore G.C men's monthly meda Cricket: Etceteras vs. Services at S.C.C. Merchants vs. S.R.C. at S.R.C Rengam vs. J.C.C. S.C.R.C. vs. Ceylon S.C at S.C.R.C. Football:327 words
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Article62 1931-06-13 3 International Congress i m Paris Paris, June 3. The Minister of Agriculture, M. Tardieu, h agreed to assume the patronage of the 12 congress of the International League of A versaries of Prohibition, which will be open here on Sunday with 150 delegates from, fov teen countries attending.62 words
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Article495 1931-06-13 3 Crowley's Fight With New York Police New York, May 8. When "Two-gun" Cro-vley was captured bounded m New York last night after a two hours' battle with police. Rudolph Durniger, who was also "wanted" for murder, and Helen j Walsh, the girl who was with Crowley when495 words
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Article427 1931-06-13 3 Aeroplane Landing Station Bassein, June 1. The construction of the aeroplane landing station at Myetto. about 4 miles from Bassein Town, has been completed. It has cost of about Rs. 112.000. The erection of the station was sanctioned by the Government of India and the work began427 words
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Article238 1931-06-13 3 Application for Custody of Children Aisha binte Ibrahim Angullia. the widowed member of a well-known Indian family of property owners m Singapore, applied m the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson on Thursday for the custody of her three children, two girls and a boy. all238 words
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Article57 1931-06-13 3 London Letters on Saigon Plane Marignane' (near Marseilles). June 1. The air-mail plane making the connection between Indochina and Prance, landed at Naples last evening and set out again at 5.20 this morning, arriving here at 12.08. It brought 70 kilogrammes of mail, of which 30 are57 words
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Article29 1931-06-13 3 National Plebiscite m the Autumn M Kinxforv, June 2. The Finnish Government announces that It, will hold a national plebiscite on alcohol prohibition m the autumn.29 words
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Advertisement327 1931-06-13 3 Iff ECTRICrTY I V ECONOMY AND- SERVICE 1■ To the age-long struggle with dirt ELECTRICITY brings new weapons and Cleaning has ever been a dirty task, laborious and discouraging, a work which makes work. Electricity has brought machinery into the home, and made it possible to apply POWER to those327 words
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Advertisement109 1931-06-13 3 "DOGS HEAD" I GUINNESS I IS GOOD I FOR YOU li I II fjrives you strength I Agents: SIME, DARBY CO.. LTD., S.S. F.M.S. I l^l?MH^Dgeft Wnttcn BH discussing various proposals for [-^^S^S^^^^M^m few practical suggestions for increasing ll*^^^off^ff^^^^ demand have been put forward k Here is a Suggestion for109 words
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Miscellaneous550 1931-06-13 3 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 10 a.m. Sunday School at St. Andrew's School. 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, at 7 a.m. Holy Communion. Thursday, Friday550 words
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Article925 1931-06-13 4 INCREASING POPULARITY Touring Holidays at Low Cost Caravanning with a car has distinctly caught on during the past few years, writes R. C. In the Manchester Guardian. There is visible evidence of its growing popularity on the roads, and m the coming summer we shall see more925 words
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Article74 1931-06-13 4 Sequel to Birmingham Dispute London, June 1. The newspapers are giving prominence to correspondence between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Dr. Barnes, Bishop of Birmingham, showing that the Archbishop overruled Dr. Barnes by admitting the Rev. G. D. Simmonds to the living of St. Aidan's, at Small Heath,74 words
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Article36 1931-06-13 4 Prince Takamatsu Returns Home [Reuter's Far Eastern Service 1 Yokohama, June 11. Immense crowds here gave a rousing welcome to Prince and Princess Takamatsu on their return this morning from their world tour.36 words
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Advertisement76 1931-06-13 4 r -v were chosen by for the ROLLS-ROYCE Schneider Trophy Type Engines, driving Lord Wakefield's record breaking "MISS ENGLAND II" 1 f" HOME PRICE SINGAPORE S S^* I I V^/ EACH JL I EACH MALAYAN MOTORS LIMITED 14J20 ORCHARD ROAD— Phone 5921. I I ■^■^P^^^^^'lfc^^^'fl^B II 'I 8 < Is"■!76 words
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Advertisement99 1931-06-13 4 HoVIS Bread is made at the ROY AL BAKERY, Singapore, from Hovis flour Imported Direct from I England. V Fresh Supplies Available I Daily at the I Siagdporc Cold Storage Co., Ltd. 1 OVER THE JTR«! ITS (fa YOU WILL FIND 3 1 111 j^j w^ "w^rf"& OLO SCOTCH 1&*99 words
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Article638 1931-06-13 5 EXPERT'S OPINION 111-treatment of Car by Carelessness Discussing the manner m which thoughtless drivers "over-load" their engines, an English expert recently pointed out that the danger points of a modern high-speed engine are undoubtedly the big-end bearings, which connect the rods to the crankpins. These bearings have638 words
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Article145 1931-06-13 5 Much Superior to the Hand Type Considering the v. holesale adoption of foot- J operated gear controls for road racing, it is rather surprising that this method of gear operation has not come into more general use on standard machines. Its advantages are con- siderable: First, on the145 words
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Article231 1931-06-13 5 Cement Poured into Ears of Captives Swatow, May 28. The pouring of cement into the ears cf captives, allowing it to harden and thus deafen the victims, is the new form of torture practised by bandits. This fact was revealed when district guards from Kityang made a successful231 words
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Article429 1931-06-13 5 USE OF ALCOHOL Search Being Made m Australia Attention is constantly being directed on the other side of the world to the provision of substitute fuels to replace petrol should the need occur. In Prance and Germany, which are entirely dependent upon foreign sources of supply of429 words
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Article369 1931-06-13 5 Sales Not Affected by Dollar Slump Increased prices with the slump m the dollar have not worried Hong Kong's motorists, for according to local authorities, there has been ho slowing of business m any section of the trade and orders are still going through for369 words
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Article68 1931-06-13 5 New Type of "Baby" Made m America Costing £51. a new type of "baby" motor-car is to be manufactured m the United States this summ-er. The cars are to turned out at the factory of Martin Motors (Inc.) at the rate of 300 a day. 4 Th?68 words
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Article89 1931-06-13 5 I A Remarkable Flight Over Berlin Berlin, June 2. One cf the met sensational achievements m air gliding was performed to-day when the aviator Puchs had his glider towed into the air and then released. He planed and manoeuvered over the city of Berlin for hours89 words
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Article17 1931-06-13 5 His Excellency Phya Sarasastra Sirilakshana, Commissioner General of the Royal Siamese (state Railways, is proceeding to Europe.17 words
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Advertisement268 1931-06-13 5 CHEVROLET Special Phaeton The kind ot car you're glad to own at ii price that suits to-day's pockets The amazing 1931 Chevrolet is built on a costly car wheelbase 109 inches. Four long springs, parallel with the frame provide unusual comfort that is enhanced by four Lovejoy shock absorbers. The268 words
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Advertisement303 1931-06-13 5 THE "COW GATE n LOOK Tnere is a feeling of restfulness throughout the house. Worry and anxiety have given place to 41 relief and cheerfulness Baby is on Cotv Qate now! Look at him All chuckles and chubbiness weight increasing sound bones forming— brimming with health and vitality. HE CANT303 words
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Article, Illustration2948 1931-06-13 6 Details of the New Season FILM NOTES P. D. C. Programme; M. G. M.'s Stai Vehicles New Styles by Paramount Radio's Advance The Fox Push. (By Our Film Correspondent) ftffOST of the big producing companies have now decided on their ltne-ups for the 1931-1932 season, and it will probably interest2,948 words
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Article773 1931-06-13 6 Putting Brightness in Cricket The New Scoring System Northern Critics of Gloucesr^ shire Fohcy BY IVAN SHARPE M° sooner has the first class cricket season got x under weigh than a broadside of criticisir is launched against the new system of championship points. This is net surprising Nc scheme yet773 words
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Article, Illustration795 1931-06-13 6 (By Our Film Correspondent) •THE main topic of conversation m the cinem* world this week is. of course, City Lights Two points about the film stick out. While City Lights is one of the few films that are worth seeing more than once, it does not795 words
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Article1325 1931-06-13 7 MIXKD KXPERIENCES PteMng Resident's Impressions Nt who recently returned to related the following interim* I'mang Gazette: vu necessary to change to a ;,s far as Niegoreloje on the change into a Russian trata saw one settled until the m railway at Manchuli. Prom aigcbra was over1,325 words
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Article436 1931-06-13 7 Concentration Camp for Villagers Rangoon, June 2. Taking its rise from a suggestion of Capt. Clarke, the Deputy Commissioner of the Tharrawaddy District, and being now established as an undertakirg that has gone beyond the stage at* whdeh the charm of novelty was an essential part of its436 words
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Article210 1931-06-13 7 Coolie And Goldsmith Convicted Rangoon. June 1. The Third Additional Magistrate sentenced two Indians. Armuggan. a Tamil coolie, and Ramaya, a goldsmith, both residing m Dawbong, to six months' rigorous imprisonment for manufacturing arms m contravention of the provisions of section 5 of the Indian Arms Act. The210 words
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Article141 1931-06-13 7 Chang Hsueh-liang m Hospital Peking, June 2. The doctors fear that Chang Hsueh-liang is suffering from typhoid, although this has not yet been definitely diagnosed. He will probably be compelled to stay m the Peking Union Medical College hospital for a month or six weeks. Later.141 words
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Article78 1931-06-13 7 The Imperial Social Hygiene Congress will be held from July 13th to 17th. On July 13th papers are to be given on the present position of Venereal Disease m British Guiana, Straits Settlements, Tanganyika, Zanzabar, Somaliland and Mysore. The wife of the late Governor of Mauritius, Lady Read, will speak78 words
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Article185 1931-06-13 7 A New Conference of Experts Suggested London, June 2. The English Press devotes much attention to the Chequers conference between German and British Cabinet Ministers. The Daily Herald believes that, m reply to the German complaints of the unbearable burdens of the Ycung Plan, the British Ministers185 words
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Article58 1931-06-13 7 By authority of the A. A. A. the London Athletic Club will hold the first meeting of Junior Championships at Stamford Bridge Grounds on Saturday June 27th. For purposes of competition at this meeting, a junior has been defined as one "over the age of 16 years and under 1958 words
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Article141 1931-06-13 7 Bigamy Charge m Calcutta Calcutta, June 1. J. Thompson, who was extradited from London, was placed before the Chief Presidency Magistrate to-day to answer a charge of bigamy. The hearing was adjourned till July Bth. In default of bail, Thompson uas remanded m custody. It was alleged141 words
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Article93 1931-06-13 7 Council reform was one of the many subjects that were discussed at a recent meeting of the Committee of the Straits Chinese British Association, Penang. In view of the fact that the S.C.B.A. of Singapore, Penang and Malacca were unanimously m favour of Council Reform, it was decided to act93 words
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Article102 1931-06-13 7 Possible Leadership of Ex -Crown Prince Berlin, June 2. Referring to the Daily Telegraph's alarmist despatch indicating the likelihood of the former Crown Prince after the remarkable ovations given him by the Steel Helmet assembly m Breslau becoming the Right Parties' candidate at next year's German Presidential102 words
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Article138 1931-06-13 7 Alleged to have aided and abutted T. C. Shafto, who was recently sent to gaol following his admission of criminal breach of trust of monies belonging to Messrs. Mansfield Co., of which he was Accountant, the firm's head cashier, Khoo Ngaw Aw, took his place m the District Court dock,138 words
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Advertisement247 1931-06-13 7 > i llj^~^ II on r\ Vt I tlilh 1 cologne^ si ill nlf -Promo W\ iU *U'LKliwn la v i i V j i hr^^irir-^ /^H > A splendid protective cream for day use a mifesCS*—^^=** r and the ideal foundation for powder. i i iT^^^^ :^^^J^ll n perfect247 words
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Article206 1931-06-13 8 Child Rescued m Critical Condition New York, April 30. Breaking loose m the Whittior School, at Cincinnati, a young lien, which was being used with other live animals to illustrate the lecture of Professor William Harwood, of Stani ford University, on natural history, spread panic among the206 words
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Article229 1931-06-13 8 Fortified Zone Near Dutch Frontier Brussels, May 6. The discussion on the credits for national defence was continued m Parliament to-day, when M. de Brocqueville, Minister of National Defence, declared that the Government's scheme was to constitute a fortified zone between Antwerp, Ostend, Ghent, and the Dutch229 words
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Article139 1931-06-13 8 G.P.O. and Folkestone Town Council at Variance Folkestone. The Post Office authorities and the Town Council of Folkestone are at loggerheads, the cause of the trouble being not red tape, but red paint. With amenity strong m their minds, the Town Council have placed some telephone kiosks,139 words
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Article142 1931-06-13 8 Attempt to Escape from Custody In an attempt to gain freedom whilst m Police custody at Whitfield, Hong Kong a Chinese. Lo Tarn-fat, aged 50 years, and residing at 21, Sing Wah Road, received a bullet wound m the left thigh. The shot was fired by142 words
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Article64 1931-06-13 8 Mr. Bulkeley Campbell Praed, director for the Leicestershire area of Barclays Bank, who was found shot at his home at Kettering, left a letter to his wife m which he asked for forgiveness. It was stated at an inquest at Kettering that Mr. Praed suffered from neurasthenia.64 words
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Article99 1931-06-13 8 Wealthy Hindu Arrested on Suspicion Bombay. June 1. Madliavrao Jagtap. a wealthy Hindu resident <>I Born I. 15 miles from Bombay, and an acquaint an. his. have been anested on suspicion m connexion with the discovery of th^ body of Nazar Abdullah Dharamsey. a prominent Muslim stock-broker.99 words
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Article126 1931-06-13 8 [To the Editor IV Sir.—With reference tc ial comment on the letter headt» of the services of Chinese" put*, cd your issue of Tuesday last. I am directed to inform you that it has been the declared policy of Government for over thirty years to give126 words
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Article96 1931-06-13 8 Rs. 5,00,000-Ruby Find Mo?ok, May 30. A ruby of exceptionally fine colour has been found m Pekswe village. Mogok, by a Shan twinza. It weighs approximately 17 carats and is the size of a large tamarind seed. It is estimated that m the best days of the ruby96 words
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Article12 1931-06-13 8 Willesden husband: I respectfully deny every single lie my wife has uttered.12 words
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Article100 1931-06-13 8 Telegus Scared at Rangoon Rangoon, June 12. Believing that they had been attacked by a ghost, a party of Telegus armed themselves with dahs and sticks to defend themselves against this ghostly visitor. At about. 1 a m yesterday a commotion occurred m Barr-street (Railway block). On hearing100 words
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Advertisement134 1931-06-13 8 IT A L ASIA Ltd. FIAX CONCESSIONAIRES Beg to Announce the following Reductions m Prices of Fiat Cars from June Ist I OLD PRICE NEW PRICE Model 514 2 Seater 1685 1625 Tourer De Luxe 1750 1650 Tower Extra I %mi U25 lie Luxe i Saloon Extra 1 91 rn134 words
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Advertisement328 1931-06-13 8 j^^^^^fe MAKE A Daily Need/ AFTEN neglect of a simple injury will lead to bloody poison 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 wonderful herbal ointment that kills and excludes disease germs,328 words
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Advertisement461 1931-06-13 9 rUSINESS CARDS. 0 PHOTOGRAPHED BY H MGENT BUCKERIDGE Bl ,bfM (lass Work-Lowest Rate. j^DLAU BIILDING- Phone 7898. I < FUNERALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. 1 3. Penhas Road. ofl i i under Street— Phone 6075. n0 VT WEAR A TRUSS! gen discovery. i^^^^kW Sole Afents MAYNARD CO., LTD. 11. BATTERY ROAD.461 words
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Advertisement648 1931-06-13 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS, NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now Invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be 3btained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Supply of Miscellaneous Articles and Engineers Tools for the remainder of 1931. Closing 4 p.m.648 words
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Advertisement671 1931-06-13 9 NOTICES. GENEVA BRILLIANTS. Nsvv.WU! lull/,,, Are equal to real brinimnU N^Wj^V. m all respects. Especially —^TTuj^y^Z n Bhinin 8 »nd hardness. ""^^NbJB/m/ Cut glasses like real brilliants. Proof against '^Z^^m^^ flre steel flle. nitric add, "^£^F x water and oils. Order now '/fl\X\ Terms:— Cash or C.O.D. GREENLAND, BARENTS AND671 words
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Advertisement377 1931-06-13 9 AUCTION SALE DISTRESS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Distress No. 31 of 1931. In the cause of S. O. Alsagoff Landlord versus Hong Guan Co., Tenants AUCTION SALE of ALL THE STOCK-IN-TRADE FURNITURE OF A PRINTING PRESS To be held at No. 66377 words
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Advertisement424 1931-06-13 9 TRADE MARK NOTICE. THE PARPIS TYRF TRODE^^^C^ MARK NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the property of SANTEI SHOKAI of 80, Waterloo Street. Singapore, merchants, and is used by them as a Trade Mark m respect of bicycle tyres and bicycle tubes imported by them into424 words
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Article70 1931-06-13 10 Booking opens this morning at John Little's for the recital of the two world-famous artists, Toti Dal Monte (coloratura soprano) and Enzo de Muro Lomanto (lyric tenor). They arrive m Singapore by the s.s. Ganges on the morning of the 21st, which allows them time to70 words
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Article22 1931-06-13 10 Saturday June 13th Before Mr. Justice Pfclgnu* Simpson at 10.30 »jn.: B. P. de SUra Ltd., vs. See Ttong Wan.22 words
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789 1931-06-13 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1931. THE GOVERNOR'S RETURN Singapore this morning will give Sir Cecil Clementi a very hearty welcome for it is not mere phrasemaking to say that we are very glad indeed to see His Excellency back. Whilst, possibly, the average citizen is not acutely conscious789 words
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Article309 1931-06-13 10 The V.M.C.A. Swimming Pool will be closed for cleaning on Monday. Major E. J. Strover, 1-20 Burma Rifles, is granted eight months leave from June 17. A Reuter message from Stockholm announces the death of the Rev. C. F. Lindstrom, formerly chaplain at Kiukiang. The approval of North Canal Road309 words
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Article775 1931-06-13 10 DECISION RESERVED Story of a Mortgage Transaction I At the conclusion, yesterday, of the pre llminary enquiry into the allegation of criming •breach of trust involving $3,000 against Mi jM. V. Pillai, a Singapore lawyer, His Worship Mr. J. P. P. Gregg, Third Magistrate, reserve. his decision775 words
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Article78 1931-06-13 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 12, 6.03 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as followsiifi° 6 5 3ii6) porward The market is quiet. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as (3 S 3Jl6d)78 words
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Article62 1931-06-13 10 Notice Concerning: Teluk Blan*ah Acquisition The scheme for the construction of a quaranJSLSTJL I^ nCW abattoirs m«* TeJ^ Blangah district is carried a stage further by the publication of the notification m the Government Gazette last night concerning the proposed acquisition of more than 27 acres of62 words
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Article203 1931-06-13 10 MUSIC BEFORK SH Aeroplanes, Printing i> rpv and ThermometiTs IReuter's Far Eastern s.rv, Music hath charms to J^u!?*", breast. A letter from the R^ v Z n<l states that his captors are mmktx* *Z further articles. Including nT^ as well as 360,000 feet of takpbone v203 words
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Article119 1931-06-13 10 Traffic Regulations for This Morning In connection with the official landmq of H.E. the Governor this morning at 9 a m the following traffic regulations should hi MM: Traffic for Fullerton Road and C<>lly (T te from north of the Singapore River \ull be diverted at the119 words
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Article126 1931-06-13 10 Inspection by Sir Cecil Clementi H.E. the Governor and Commandcr-in-Chi^f (Sir Cecil Clementi) will carry out the m i*<tion of the troops of the regular fMTtan, Ha S.S.V.F. and the attached Cadet Ootpi on the Padang (to-morrow) at 745 am programme will include a "fly pMI -«f R.A.F.126 words
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Article199 1931-06-13 10 Hungarian's Breach of Trust Sentence of one month's rigorous InpriMh ment was yesterday passed on John Aksm;in Gloss, the Hungarian who was prosecuted I**fore Mr. G. C. Dodd, District Jud^e. on rh;(n;«s of criminal breach of trust m rcspcrt of Mirrw of money collected by him on behalf199 words
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Article101 1931-06-13 10 Court Hearing Fixed for June 19 The 16 Chinese alleged Communist--. European who were arrested recently investigations by the local C.I.D wmn day produced before the Third M;ii.i J. P. P. Gregg, and the ca.^- ■<■ postponed. All the accused wen- ctafl being members of the Malayan <101 words
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Article16 1931-06-13 10 Mr. and Mrs Leon* Eng KhMlt I been on a visit to Singapore, haw l«Cu Penang.16 words
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Advertisement200 1931-06-13 10 A Revelation ii\ Ice Chesto BOTTLE J-'^W^ H REQUIRES W II 5 CENTS OF ICE ICY-COLD I V A DAY NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., i/cu orporated under the Companie*' Ordinance* of Hong Kong). {incorporated m Shanghai}. 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. I BY SPECIAL *wf HM>200 words
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Advertisement63 1931-06-13 10 j "THE FEMALE MOSQUITO* says a nature-writer, "stings fair people most." Gentlemen mosquitos doubtless also prefer blondes. An "GAFLAC" ACCIDENT SICKNESS POLICY will prevent worry about possible consequences of attack from any of these pests. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. JH^. WINTERJ j63 words
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Article163 1931-06-13 11 Extraordinary Story From Shanghai gQBDERED BRITISH OFFICER [|teuter*fl Far Eastern Service] Shanghai. June 12. An rxt: v MtfJ stor y te current m Chinese the effect that Lawrence of Htd Hong Kong and Shang- .> timed name. He came, it is ;M)reof hi visit to Hong163 words
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Article380 1931-06-13 11 Mystery Still I'nsolved. Hong Konjf. June 12. new developments m the CarTlu motive for the crime is obfar as is ascertainable. there is missing from Carstairs' L. refone, tlve robbery theory is unmvestigations are hampered l lack of finger-prints and clues. |>?lteve that the most380 words
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Article214 1931-06-13 11 From Arabia to Andover i romantic stories have been built years round Thomas Edward Wig because of the mysterious i.vi-d as an adviser of Prince Feisal ssful operations of the Arab forces Lawrence, who is now 43 years ied at Oxford, and then spent much m the Near214 words
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Article212 1931-06-13 11 THE LEAGUE'S REMEDIES Seeking Alternatives for the Customs Union [British Radio— Official Service] Rnffby, June 12. The Foreign Secretary, addressing the League of Nations Parliamentary Committee, on which all parties are represented, gave an account last night of the recent League meetings. He said the uneasiness which212 words
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Article166 1931-06-13 11 Encouraging: Development Schemes [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. June 12. The second interim report of the Colonial Development Advisory Committee, issued as a White Paper, shows that assistance amounting to over £1.500.000 has been recommended towards a gr?at variety of development schemes, of which the total estimates166 words
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Article60 1931-06-13 11 For Repair of Hurricane Damage [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. June 12. In the House of Commons this morning the Mauritius Loan Guarantee Bill (authorising the Treasury to guarantee the principal and interest of a £750,000 loan to be raised by Mauritius for the repair of damage caused60 words
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Article91 1931-06-13 11 Census Statistics Issued Reuter's Far Eastern Service! Nanking, June 12. The Ministry of Industry has issued the census statistics, stating that the population of China is approximately 474.418,000. No details are given and it is not stated whether the figures include China's dependencies and territories but the figure91 words
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Article79 1931-06-13 11 Restriction m Malaya Within Three Months [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, June 12. There is a persistent rumour m the Penang rubber market that a system of Government rubber restriction will be introduced m Malaya within two to three months. Some circles give the date as July Ist.79 words
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Article45 1931-06-13 11 Companies Seek Authority for Increase [Reuter's Service] New York, June 12. The United States railways have decided to ask the Inter-State Commerce Committee to authorise a 15 per cent increase m freight rates, resulting m an annual increase of $400,000,000 a year.45 words
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Article41 1931-06-13 11 £100 Prize m Irish Derby Sweep London, June 3. After a series of misfortunes which cost him his throne, fortune seems to smile again on ex-King Alfonso, who has won a prise of £100 m the Irish Sweepstake lottery-41 words
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Article80 1931-06-13 11 How Increased Taxation Could be Avoided [Renter's Service] Ottawa, June 12. Suspension of payment of Dominion notes m gold was urged m an amendment to the Budget moved m the House of Commons here to-day. It was held that this plan would make available an increasing amount of80 words
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Article270 1931-06-13 11 Labour Caucus Approves Conversion Plan Canberra, Jane 12. The Labour Caucus by 26 votes to 13 to-day adopted the Premiers' Conference plan. [A Melbourne message of June 9 stated: Voluntary conversion of Australia's internal debt m order to avert the risk of default is contemplated by the Premiers'270 words
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Article195 1931-06-13 11 Why Mr. Chao Chu-wu Resigned [Reuter's Service] Washington, Jane 11. The Chinese Minister, Mr. Chao Chu-wu, has tendered his resignation for political reasons. Washington, later. The resignation of Mr. Chao Chu-wu is due to reasons of local patriotism. Mr. Wu has long been out of sympathy with195 words
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Article73 1931-06-13 11 Indian Delegates Leave Labour Conference [Reuter'3 Service] Geneva, June 12. There was a sensation at the Labour Conference to-day m the withdrawal of Mr. Sirachand, (one of the Indian employers' delegates) and Mr. Ghose and Mr. Prasadbagla (advisers to the employers) as a protest against the validation of73 words
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Article48 1931-06-13 11 Wireless Phone Talk to Vienna Delegates [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Jane 12. Bangkok Rotarians yesterday talked over the wireless telephone to Vienna, where the World Rotarian Congress is m session. The speakers from Vienna included Mr. Davidson, the founder of the Malayan and Straits Associations.48 words
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Article56 1931-06-13 11 Anarchist Outrages m Argentina [Router's Service J Buenos Aires, June 12. A police inspector was shot dead and another police official wounded by shots from a motor car to-day. The murderers escaped. Five bombs were exploded outside the police station at La Plata, but nobody was hurt.56 words
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Article528 1931-06-13 11 HOW THE POSEIDON WAS SUNK YUTA CAPTAIN'S STORY Tried to Round Submarine's Stern THE RIGHT OF WAY [Reuter's Par Eastern Service] Newchwanr, Jane 12. Tadashj Iyeishi, the Japanese skipper of the freighter Yuta which sank the Poseidon, interviewed to-day, gives the full story of the disaster. After expressing his sincere528 words
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Article185 1931-06-13 11 Sequel to Murder of Police Patrol [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, June 12. A sensational attack on two police patrols on a lonely part of the railway line, their guns being taken by the robbers, who left both policemen for dead, was related at the Assize trial185 words
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Article82 1931-06-13 11 Tuesday, June P. His Excellency was present at the football match between the Singapore Cricket Club and the Malays at the S.C.C. ground. Wednesday, June 10. His Excellency attended the Singapore Rotary Club tiffin at the Raffles Hotel. Thursday, Jane 7.1. His Excellency attended the annual sports of82 words
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Advertisement170 1931-06-13 11 1 1 1) I j S Voile is the most becoming of fabrics and ideal for S tropical wear— but to get full satisfaction from voile 35 you must insist on NAMRIT. t£ No amount of washing harms the exquisite colours. Ej 5j The name NAMRIT is on every yard170 words
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Article2105 1931-06-13 12 IN ASSAM TEA GARDENS The Work of the Ross Institute MALAYAN OPERATIONS In an exhaustive review of the Institute's widespread activities during 1930 the annual report of the Ross Institute and Hospital for Tropical Diseases deals at length with malaria control m the tea gardens and2,105 words
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Article222 1931-06-13 12 TORY SUPPORT PROMISED "Critical Situation" Next Week [British Radio— Official Service] R«*l>y, June 11. The situation that will arise next week m the House of Commons, when the Liberal amendment to the land tax proposals of the Government's Finance Bill will be discussed, was described222 words
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Article85 1931-06-13 12 Agreement Reached at Geneva [British Radio Official Service l Rugby, June 11. At Geneva to-day the Commission on Labour m the Coalmines arrived at complete agreement. The German Government made concessions which will make it possible to arrive at a general convention. The British Mines Minister (Mr.85 words
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Article283 1931-06-13 12 Dublin Mansion House Sensation London, May 30. When the Derby Sweep-take draw was m full swing at the Mansion House m Dublin there was an amazing incident. During the announcement of the names of the lucky nineteen ticketholders who drew Lemonition. one counterfoil placed m an283 words
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Article142 1931-06-13 12 Signor Grandi on the Cause Rome, June 3. The Italian Foreign Minister, Signor Grandi, m the course of a speech before the Senate defended the economic agreement with Soviet Russia, and described the latest phase of the naval parleys. Passing to the Austro-German < customs pact plan, Signor142 words
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Article116 1931-06-13 12 The recent red;iotion m the temporary allowances of Government servants formsd the I subject of a discussion at the meeting of the t Committee of the Junior Civil Servants' Asso- t v.iii.tion held on Saturday at their Club House o m Penang. Though it was generally agreed that the reduction116 words
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Article115 1931-06-13 12 MARTIAL LAW AGAIN Public Order Menaced by Revolutionaries [Reuter'o Service I New York, June 11. i A message from Lima, Peru, states that the Provincial Government announces martial law has been re-established throughout the country because "public order is menaced by revolutionary plans." The115 words
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Article163 1931-06-13 12 Confidence Expressed m Government [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 11. The Parliamentary Labour Party held c spe- cial meeting to-day to consider the first report of the Royal Commission on Unemployment Benefit. The Prime Minister and Mr. Arthur Henderson both made statements. Several questions were answered and163 words
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Article262 1931-06-13 12 Education of Air Officers at New College Simla, Jane 1. At to-day's meeting of the Indian Military College Committee, the Air Officer Commanding gave his personal opinions on the subject of j education of air officers at the new college. He considered that the general military education proposed262 words
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Article106 1931-06-13 12 Privy Council Upholds Original I 1 Decision > pa a London, June 2. An appeal arising from a trial for the murder of a police inspector and an attempt on the life of the Governcr of the Punjab m December a last year came up before the106 words
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Article157 1931-06-13 12 Lady Mary Dormer, wife of the British i Minister to Siam, who arrived m Penang from j Sumatra on Monday morning, left for Bangkok i 3y the Siamese Express. j Sir Ronald Ross has just returned from a C Holiday m Italy, and apparently has benefited c ay the change.157 words
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Article65 1931-06-13 12 Efficacy of Geneva Convention [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Jane 12. The efficacy of the Geneva Opium Convention is statistically demonstrated m an official statement by the conference on limitation of narcotics, that discrepancies between the amount of drugs shown as exported from manufacturing countries and amounts imported into65 words
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Article516 1931-06-13 12 PRESS CONTROVERSY Local Hokiens' Protest (By Our Chinese Correspondent) Fresh from the press, the second year-book (1930) of Sin Chew Jit Poh, a leading Chinese daily m Singapore, of which Mr. Aw Boon Haw is the sole proprietor, has provided ground for comment. An article published516 words
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Article158 1931-06-13 12 Social Democrats m Congress Leipzig, June 3. Heated debates, m which the gallery's vocal demonstrations m favour of the Radical minority played a considerable part, marked to-day's proceedings at the national caucus of the Social Democrats. The famous nine Deputies who ignored the party whip m the Reichstag158 words
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Article89 1931-06-13 12 Depressed Classes and British Rule Madras, May 20. Presiding over the Salem District Adi-Dravida Conference, Swami Sahajananda declared that 3ritish rule had been a God-send to the de>ressed classes and that it was only after the idvent of the British that these classes were >cinq treated89 words
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Article176 1931-06-13 12 Mrs. Holman Hunt, the 84-years-old widow of the artist celebrated for his painting "Light of th~ World." has succumbed to injuries received m a street accident. Her famous husband died m 1910 and ir. buried near his masterpiece, which hangs In St. Paul's Cathedral. Her son was planting m Malaya176 words
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Article174 1931-06-13 12 MALAYAN ALLOWANCES Lord Passfield Express his Regret CEYLON EXPERIMENT [Reuter's Service] London. U t^ 12 Lord Passfield. presiding at a la: dinner at the Corona Club, hoped a a of colonial service would be accented > i the Empire and the service be v ttti the Indian174 words
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Article62 1931-06-13 12 To Visit French Colonial Exhibition I British Radio— Official teilki The British Government has iccepted 'he Invitation of Marshal Lyautey. the of the French Colonial Internal 1 tion. conveyed to it by the French Qo\ mmm to send representatives to visit the exhibition^ and has requested the Foreign62 words
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Article257 1931-06-13 12 Discussed at French Colonial Commission Paris. June 2. The Colonial Commission of the Chamber met this afternoon under the presidency of M. Taittinger. and heard M. Reynaud on the situation m the French colonies m the Far E:ist M. Diagne (Under Secretary). M. Pasqim-r. and M. Joseph257 words
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Article128 1931-06-13 12 Preparations Almost Complete Itrrlin. ;>m« I The preparations for the Oral flight to the North Pole, where it Will e» to meet the submarine Nautilus. ■■<■■ most complete. The nirmt airship v. ill cai persons including ten s :-ientist> tions. Captain Walter Bruns. who experienced m128 words
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Article39 1931-06-13 12 To Visit Yugo-Slaviu In July I British Riidio— -Official B H.M.S. Oueen Elizabeth. Third Cruiser Squadron, will \i vie wnterr, m July and AttgU t The visiting vessels will Include nine destroyers and four <th i39 words
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Article49 1931-06-13 12 The Ki-nt amatnir. I A I" out quite a lot for UM count] la I but batted only modrruU'ly will, i England shortly to ta*e up an app Shanghai. Kent, like mixst of tin- I ties, has not such an abundant that it can afford to lose any Ugtlt-bei49 words
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Article1274 1931-06-13 13 Interesting Items From Home (By Dutch Air Mail) [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 25. Rain spoilt the finish of the Oxford Summer Eights. There was some interesting racing and Brasenose retained the headship finishing without difficulty two lengths ahead of University, who had to row hard to1,274 words
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Article168 1931-06-13 13 Kuala Lumpur Chinese Beat Malays (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 11. Three thousand people witnessed the game m which Chinese A won a thrilling League victory against Penang Paranakan through a lucky corner kick after ten "minutes, taken by the State player Lai Moon. The Chinese168 words
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Article70 1931-06-13 13 [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, June 11. As a preliminary to Saturday's Perak vs Selangor European soccer match an interesting contest took place at Ipoh ytsterday when Petaling Sports Club team with Europeans from Kuala Lumpur met Osoorne and Chappel's team of Ipoh m bright weather. Ipoh won70 words
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Article85 1931-06-13 13 Black Auster. the pony of Mr. and Mrs. E. Pratt, after running at the Kuala Lumpur Meeting will be taken over by Mrs. P. L. Harding, of Kuala Lumpur. j The I.A. Badminton 'B Team will play the [juvenile B Team to-day at 3.15 p.m. sharp on I.A. Court at85 words
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Advertisement333 1931-06-13 13 IS YOURS A i| sunshine Baby? NO RICKETS— NO 3 F CONSTIPATION j| VX'il! your Baby be a Sunshine Baby Will he have P straight limbs, sturdy bones, perfect teeth and a sound 2 constitution like other Sunshine Babies 2 C 1 here can be no rickets, no constipation, no333 words
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Advertisement200 1931-06-13 13 Best English Pork tempting .and nutritious Every one of Wall's famous Sausages is filled with rich, succulent meat from prime, dairy-fed stock. Spices and condiments, perfectly blending with it, impart the piquant flavour which makes Wall's Sausages so deliriously appetising. Here you can enjoy Wall's Sausages as well as m200 words
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Advertisement849 1931-06-13 14 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. gXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe. Soils. t BARPKDON For Marseilles, London,849 words
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Advertisement552 1931-06-13 14 EHerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (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. s-s. SERBINO j un c 14 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF BATAVIA For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg June 30552 words
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Advertisement452 1931-06-13 14 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. n Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sln*,£rt 1931. SOUDAN 6,500 Auk i RAWALPINDI 16,697452 words
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Advertisement692 1931-06-13 15 MAKSKILLES^LONUON^ANmERP, ROTTERDAM AND rMI MARO T. 10.000 June 18 1» SUWA MARO T. 10.700 Aug 13 14 <*__VW*V T 1000 JU!y 3 "PUSHIMIMARU T. ***** Au« 21 2 •^."ilSI «ARO T 12.C00 July IS 16 HAKOZAKI MARO T. 10 500 Sept »10 f S 0« MA'« T 10 600 JU692 words
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Advertisement465 1931-06-13 15 J^^T OF FAMOUS 40i PRESIDENT LINERS. |R TO MARSEILLES, NEW YOEK AND BOSTON rEOM SINGAPORE AND PSNANG vU COLOMBO, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. L«a*e Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Pcomnc. New York. Pres. Monroe June 22 June 25 June 27 Auß 4 f^Y^, 1 6 July 9 July465 words
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Advertisement689 1931-06-13 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKCTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA.} (Incorporated m Holland UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to— Passage. Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU.689 words
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Article129 1931-06-13 16 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive East Wharf: (Entrance Gate 1.) H.M.S. Iroquois East Basin. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate S.) Chicago Maru 16; Leverkusen 13; Siamese Prince 11; Philoctetes 9. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate S.) City of Kobe 37. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4).129 words
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Article463 1931-06-13 16 U.S. Rates Heavier Than British A paper entitled "Aviation Risks m Relation to Life Assurance" was submitted to the meetIng m Edinburgh of the Faculty of Actuaries In Scotland by Charles F. B. Richardson, of the Scottish Life Assurance Company. Mr. Steuart Macnaghten, president of the463 words
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Article338 1931-06-13 16 A Kindly Welcome for Indochinese Marseilles, June 3. M. Pasquier has arrived fcere. He will embark on the Andre Lebon on Friday. At the Colonial Exhibition yesterday the association which takes friendly forethought for the French m Indochina, received the Indochinese delegates who had been able to accept338 words
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Article104 1931-06-13 16 Annam Tales of Horror Hanoi, June 2. Terrible stories of murder and torture and the burning down of churches and houses by Communist bands are arriving from Northern 1 Annam. The victims include mayors and notable personages of Annam. Boiling resin was poured into the eyes of the104 words
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Advertisement495 1931-06-13 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m 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 8.8. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] •j. ICARKLLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de495 words
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Advertisement612 1931-06-13 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. w I (Zaoorporatod tn XJMJL) IB GENERAL AGENTS. I NEW YORK SERVICE. I Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York I Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). I Doc B»Ui I M.S. BILVERYEW June 16 June 22 H M.S. SILVERCYPRESS July 7 July 13 Ul I M.S. SIL\612 words
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Miscellaneous517 1931-06-13 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, 6ungel LjmbMdc and Kuantan (via Gemaa and JoaHtut) every Monday. Tueaday, Thursday and Friday. 6 am Bangkok every Thursday 0 am. Xota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping. Penang and Ketfah and Lower Slam 6 am. Kelantan every Monday, Wedneaday %nd Saturday 6517 words
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Miscellaneous37 1931-06-13 16 CLEARANCES June 12. Reynst, Makasser, Tlnombo, Plancius, Juno. Sllindoeng, M. v. St Aldegonde, HDut); Asp, Hai Hing, (Nor); Yuan Jeng, (Chi); Schlesien, (Ger) Yamagata Maru, (Japan); Kistna, Kashmir, Kelantan, Takada, Hong Lee. Gemas, Barratta. Pontianak, Pelandok, (Brit).37 words
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Article227 1931-06-13 17 vipn Voy«« of President den Hoover bitcKfl and activity fc» shown Chamber of Commerce I 0 lh e Orient which will sail Mofi*'" .on the maiden voyage of liner President Hoover, of i mes, which departs from H <: i >n August 28. The W± T the trip227 words
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Article881 1931-06-13 17 Sir R. Keyes on Ostend And Zeebrugge In Portsmouth Dockyard Church m mail week Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes unveiled a cross taken from an unknown stokers grave at Ostend. The graves of two officers and some of the men of the Vindicative who881 words
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Article222 1931-06-13 17 Lug Service for Macao Government eing called for at Macao for Old gunboat Patria. and tn| of a gallant little tie service at Macao and lten for over a quarter, Jf t CCQI I the Lisbon Dockyard m rward was sent out to do I the222 words
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Article168 1931-06-13 17 fetisfactorjr Result of Year's Trading I directors of the Cairn Line 'W-. 'Mrs that the pram on I on investments, etc.. m I 'profit from the previouN —0.l .3. From this amount £915 for directors' fee*, j 14.473 for repairs and c company's fleet, apart from i168 words
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Article134 1931-06-13 17 Centralised Management Scheme Last year the Municipal Council of Rotterd irn decided to centralise Mie management of the port, which is at present divided amongst several municipal departments, and a proposal has now been submitted by the authorities to the council for the approval of a preliminary134 words
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Article18 1931-06-13 17 Hartlepool shipping now consists of 8 firms owning 67 ships against 41 firms and 232 ships In 1913.18 words
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Article513 1931-06-13 17 FRED'S STRATEGY Handshakes for Lifeboat Heroes The Prince of Wales enjoyed one of the biggest laughs of his life when he went to the Central Hall, Westminster, to present medals and awards at the annual general meeting of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution— an event513 words
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Article253 1931-06-13 17 The New Technique m America "What shall we do with a drunken sailor The question has been asked before, apparently without any satisfactory solution. I am now m a position to solve the problem once and for all m the light of modern American technique. A friend, who253 words
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Article213 1931-06-13 17 General Steam Navigation Co.'s Report Mr. William J. MacAlister presided at the annual general meeting of the General Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., m London, and, m moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said: "Our gross earnings for the year <ihowed considerable shrinkage as compared with those213 words
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Article29 1931-06-13 17 Lald-up shipping was officially returned as 12.6 per cent, of the British Merchant Service In January 1931, against 2.9 per cent, m 1930 and 2.5 per cent, m 1929.29 words
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Advertisement277 1931-06-13 17 The Mew A\ N-. SCEmC ROUTE N *>»»owgh Nature's WonderlandThe Camrfiait B^iy^ vZOHL C f.^f 1? fro Van «o'w*r by the route of the a r' tUde^ nd easiest tcn^tnt of any traasc™ SnH^ Yet i~ *5» "I""* Canadian Rocky peaks and the nigged wonde-s of Jasper National Part For277 words
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Advertisement201 1931-06-13 17 NORDDEUTSCHER ■S3" LLOYD Wll#Wl»M (Incorporated la ssa^B^Bn^Br^sr Grermany). The undernoted are the Company's tntsodail Oztures: OUTWARDS. SAARBRUCKEN For Manila. Hong Kong, Shanghai. Taku, Dalny and Tsingiau June 2# t ANHALT For Saigon, Yokohama. Kobe, Osaka, Moji and Vladivostok June M HOMEWARDS. t REMCHEID For Marseilles, Havre, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg and201 words
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Article1681 1931-06-13 18 APATHETIC AMATEURS AND NEW RULE WIRELESS NOTES MAGAZINE TITLE ERROR FIRST ISSUE DUE IN NEAR FUTURE LOCAL RECEPTION (By Our Wireless Correspondent) Local amateurs have been surprisingly silent of late. Not a single suggestion or comment has been put forward by any listener regarding the new screen grid regulation. It1,681 words
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Article115 1931-06-13 18 Musical Programmes for the Week-end The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer, during the week-end: TO-DAY Ronde des Lutins, Razigade; Fantasy on The Tales of Hoffmann, Offenbach; Toccata, for violoncello, Mme. Simone Chef115 words
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Article75 1931-06-13 18 In Manila recently Mr. James Walker, formerly of the Hong Korg office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, was married to Miss Margot Jenkyn-Bcll, daughter of Mrs. Jenkyn-Bell, and the late John Jenkyn-Bell of Rockhampton, Australia. The marriage was solemnised m the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John, and75 words
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Advertisement376 1931-06-13 18 BACKACHE Wonderful relief from pain ]liuk:i( lie is one of those wearying fofiipluint.s which I mi. I all their victims together with a common bond of misery. And when any one sufferer from l»a< kache finds a sure remedy, fellowship prompts the «|iii< k ICfMMTt of that discovery to others.376 words
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Advertisement812 1931-06-13 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter Paid up capital m 600,000 sham of £5 each C 3.000.000 Reserve Fund £4.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Sishopsgate, London, EC. 1. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amrltsar HpUo812 words
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Advertisement313 1931-06-13 18 INSURA.V i I THE I SOUTH K \|[nf?| I BRITISH \||§P I IN3URANCE COMPANY i Mll FIRE, MARINE, TRA,^ AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPT FD \i I LOWEST CURRENT HATES I L. C. MARGOLIOUTh. I Office: 2, Finlayton r, I PERSONAL AaTOJTI FATAL ACCIDENTS are verxuy p*^ HAVE you made313 words
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Article667 1931-06-13 19 H J. Welch on Outlook for 'the Industry London, May 25. era] meeting of the Rubber nent Trust, held on Friday EC Mr. H. J. Welch (the nine of hu- remarks, said: on with most other raw com- i period of acute depresNo one can doubt this de-667 words
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Article769 1931-06-13 19 Trading Conditions m The East The twenty-third annual general meeting of Whiteaway. Laidlaw and Co.. Limited, was held I at the offices of the company. 5. Cripplegatebuildings, London. EC. The Chairman, m the course of his speech said: The accounts we are asking you to adopt today769 words
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Article85 1931-06-13 19 TBrltish Radio Official Servlcej Rugby. June 11. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam, J2.08",, Athens 375. Bombay Is. MIC Berlin 20.51. Brussels 34.92 'L-, Bucharest 817, Rio 3 15-16, Buenos Aires 34 7-16. Copenhagen 18.16 2 Geneva 25.05 Helsingfors 193 V Hone Kong 11 11-32. Lisbon 110's. Madrid 48.20. Milan 92.92'^.85 words
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Article349 1931-06-13 19 To-Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES June 12 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2J3 27|32 London, 3 months' sight 2[3 13|16 London, 60 days' sight 2|3 25|32 London, 30 days' sight 2|3 3j4 London, demand 213 ***** London, T. T. 2|3 11J16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234*4349 words
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61 1931-06-13 19 June 12th.. 12 o'clock noon Bayers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. s P ot 9U W Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 9\ 9 July 9\ 9.-^ July-Sept. 9 l 2 9-^ Oct.-Dec 10 10 U Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable:— London Spot sheet61 words
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Article927 1931-06-13 19 FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Bnyers Sellers. Asam Kurabang 18s 21s 6d c.d. Austral Malay 18s 64 2Cs Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) Its 6d 11s 6d Bangrin Tin Us 12s aat&ng Padang ($1) 10 J5 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 10m Bukit Arang ($1) 3S 40 nom.927 words
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Article107 1931-06-13 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association 1 New York, June 11. American Can Common 103 Cities Service (Com). 12 Colombia Gas and Electric 27 X Curtis Wright 2 7 S Electric Bond and Share Corp. 36 l. General Electric Co. 40 1~ General Motors 351..107 words
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Article136 1931-06-13 19 S.npapore, June 11. The market waj sturdier during the early part of the p:-icd under review, but after improving to 9\. spot is now quoted at 9%, The London and New York markets are both reported unchanged te-daj at 2 15-16 d. and 6. gold respectively. During the136 words
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Article134 1931-06-13 19 The Kwaloe Rubber Estates harvested a crop of 621.6721 b. during 1930 (against 583.0081 b. during the previous year). In October a serious break occurred m the bund which protects the Tandjong Pasir division from the Kwaloe River, and 250 acres had to be put out of134 words
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Article124 1931-06-13 19 The accounts of the Bukit Tupah Rubber Estates show a working loss of £4.807 for 1930 (against a profit of £1.980 for 1929). and after meeting Debenture interest. &c, and crediting £23 profit on redemption of Debenture stock, a credit balance of £1.131 brought m is124 words
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Article14 1931-06-13 19 '•The Mother of Parliaments has become the Parliament of grandmothers."— Mr. A. P. Herbert.14 words
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Article91 1931-06-13 19 Gopeng and Pengkalen Dividends [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 11. Gopeng Consolidated report for the year ended September 1930 proposes payment cf an interim dividend of 4d a share. Pengkalen report lor the same period proposes an interim dividend of 5 per cent on the profurred ordinary91 words
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Article186 1931-06-13 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Lifeless Market Prevails Singer »re, j une j*. The market has been lifeless during the past week and even the publication of Colony StOCks Showing a (feClfeft* Cf 1 T, fa .o d to arous? any enthusiasm. American Questionnaire fifum f or May published to-day are not186 words
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Article376 1931-06-13 19 Changes m Capital Position Frankfurt, May 3. At yesterdays board meeting of the German Dye Trust (the I. G. Parbenindustrie) at Frankfurt it was decided to propose to the general meeting of shareholders at Frankfurt on June 3 the distribution of a 12 per centt. dividend for376 words
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140 1931-06-13 19 The rubber cm, of the London Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company declined from 4.*****8 lb. m 1929 to 4,550,710 lb. m 1930, and 'the average net sale price fell from 8.57 d. to 4 35d per ib. It hi stated that for tlie third year140 words
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Advertisement53 1931-06-13 19 I Assets exceed 512.000.000 Assurance m force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry EC ~"™::™tr r.rrr v d *r- AGENTS WANTED. Secretary OCKNOK M.n. gl n g D^tor Actuary: H W RAPER53 words
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Advertisement64 1931-06-13 19 I Royal Exchange I 1 1 What do you connect with these two words ffl j i Insurance S j Then why not give this old established S j f Corporation the benefit of your connection and 3j S be assured of complete satisfaction. ffl I IRo^al Eycbanae assurance. I64 words
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Article135 1931-06-13 20 ANGLO-JAPANESE CLASH Perry and Austin Win Their Singles Matches Oreat Britain's prospects of r. meeting with America m the inter-zone final of the Davis Oup competition received a fillip at Erfstbourne yesterday, where (according to a Reuter cable last night) F. J. Perry and H. W.135 words
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Article293 1931-06-13 20 To-day's Selangor Weights The following are the weights for the third day's lacing at Kuala Lumpur to-day. Race 1. Polo Ponies (Amateur Riders) (About 3 furs.)— 3.oo p.m.: Her Ladyship 13.7. 9t. Andrew 11.12. Lady Blair 10.12, June II 10.7, Gipsy Girl 10.0. Jaya 9.10. Campaigner 9.0,293 words
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Article172 1931-06-13 20 For a mid-week meeting, the crowd at yesterday's races m Kuala Lumpur was poor (says Thursday's Malay Mail), and this m spite of the fact that the Committee of the Selangor Turf Club had timed the first race for halfpast three. Among those present were His172 words
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Article68 1931-06-13 20 Presentation to Popular Captain (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 12. The P.C.C to-night held a smoking concert In honour of the Penang cricket team's successes. Mr. M. J. Thorpe (the President) presented "Gerry" Aste (who is considered to be the best captain Penang has ever had and68 words
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Article46 1931-06-13 20 (Router's Service I New York, June 12. Latest baseball results are as follows NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 6. New York 8 Cincinnatti 2: Brooklyn 1 St. Louis 0: Boston 3' Chicago 4: Philadelphia 2 AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia 2. St. Louis 8 Washington 12: Cleveland 5'46 words
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Article95 1931-06-13 20 The following have been invited to nlav Association Football for S.C.C. vs ICFA on Tuesday at Jalan Besar. P. M Adam J G Olasßow; C. Thornton; D. R. Harper A k' Reade. A. Donald. R. A. F. Brown. E 'a Joy C KendHil. M. D Pennycook, R. D95 words
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Article26 1931-06-13 20 Elliott rode Lt.-Cul Birkin's filly Brulette to Tictory m Th* Oats at Epsom on June 5 Pox rode tour Course (second) and Jones Links Tor (third).26 words
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Article308 1931-06-13 20 HOBBS AND SUTCLIFFE The First Gents and Players Match [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 12. The nrst of the Gentlemen vs. Players matches was played at the Oval to-day, Jardine being given the leadership of the amateurs (an appointment which was very popular) and308 words
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Article462 1931-06-13 20 Perks' Hat-trick Paves Way to Worcester Victory In the match In which Kent, the then championship leaders, lost to Worcestershire at Worcester last week by five wickets, they had the humiliation of being dismissed m their first innings for 76. which is their lowest total for a large462 words
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Article134 1931-06-13 20 FRIDAY'S RESULTS Men's Handicap Doubles Haworth and Howitt owe 15.2 beat Nathan and Holiday owe 30. 4 6, 6 o. 6 4. Men's Open Singles Anderson beat Madgwick, 6 l, 1 6, 0 4. Coltart beat Cox, 6 4, 6 3. TIES FOR MONDAY Men's Handicap134 words
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Article557 1931-06-13 20 SERVICES COLLAPSE Etceteras Deal with Formidable Opposition The United Services, possessing one of the strongest batting sides that has been m action on the Padang this season, lost live wickets against the Etceteras m the S.C.C. tournament game which began last evening. Capt. Hill won the557 words
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Article177 1931-06-13 20 Arrangements for August Show The eighth annual exhibition of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association will be held at Kuala Lumpur during the August Bank holidays—August Ist to 3rd inclusive. The Association last year held the exhibition on the new permanent site. The development of this site has given177 words
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Article127 1931-06-13 20 To-day's Cricket and Football Matches [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, June 12. Despite showery weather there will be a series of major sporting contests to-morrow m Ipoh. The Kedah cricket team plays its first State match with Perak. Several late changes have been made, Halliday, Evans, Arrifin and127 words
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Article59 1931-06-13 20 On Sunday, the "B" Class will sail the first of a series of races for the Ella Trophy. The start will be at 10. a.m. and the course will be posted m the usual position on the morning of the race. For the "A" Class there will be team59 words
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Article190 1931-06-13 20 THE HEMMANT CUP Mixed Foursomes to be Played Next Year [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 12. At the presentation of prizes at the Malayan golf meeting at Sandwich to-day Dr. Fown> suggested m the course of his speech that next year's meeting should include a mixed190 words
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Article154 1931-06-13 20 Miss Enid Wilson Beats Miss Wanda Morgan IReuter's Service j London, Jane 12. At Fortmarnock to-day m the British women's open golf championship final over 36 holes, Miss Enid Wilson beat Miss Wanda Morgan 7 and 6. [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 12. Two young English154 words
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Article145 1931-06-13 20 Singapore Championship Arrangements The following arrangements for the closing stages of the Singapore lawn tennis championships have been made! MONDAY, JUNE 15 Singles semi -finals TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Doubles semi -finals WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Singles Final THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Doubles Final All ties on S.C.C. courts. In case145 words
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Article283 1931-06-13 20 Gama Erroneously Reported Dead Allahabad, May 28. Gama, who claims to be the world's champion wrestler, news of whose death has been erroneously reported, is at present m Patlala. It will be remembered that his last public appearance was against Zybsco, whom he defeated m a short bout283 words
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