The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 June 1931
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Title Section19 1931-06-18 1 The Singapore Free Press HO. 13-355. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TiHURSRAY, JUNE 18, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article381 1931-06-18 1 Fifteen deaths have been caused by an earthquake near Kabul. Shocks were also felt in Japan Page- 11. Hendren, the Middle-sex cricketer, was struck by a ball front Larwood and rendered unconscious, He is now in hospital suffering from concussion Page 20. Mr. Henderson, questioned in the381 words
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Article1032 1931-06-18 1 "Credo Pudicitiam Saturno rege moratam In terris, visamque <liu Paullatim deinde ad superos Astraea recess it Hac comite." Juvenal. The real Mrs. Grundy never appeared on the stage. Like Queen Elizabeth in Sheridan's "Critic", she was frequently mentioned, and the audience was kept in expectation of her entrance,1,032 words
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Advertisement262 1931-06-18 1 HONE SO FRESH AND N ONE SO GOOD AS gjGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL I hMELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS TO-NIGHT Dinner and Dance GRILL m RO^ "j SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT j J BRAISED AYLESBURY DUCKLING I SUGAR PEAS. ROAST POTATOES TO-MORROW Tea Dance 6.30 p.m. j ADELPHI HOTEL.262 words
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Advertisement183 1931-06-18 1 EUROPFtg) HOTEL j "Renowned fay Recommendation" K Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits, etc. at Hr THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. To-Night— Dinner and Dance 1 DINNER DANCE $2.50. No Charge for After Dinner Dancing. 5 MUSIC on the VERANDAH from 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. 5 and during Dinner. MUSIC.183 words
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Advertisement115 1931-06-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Public notices Page 9. Cinema guide Page 2. Give baby nature's own food Page 7. Tennis rackets at Royson's Page 20. Perrocrete beats old man time Page 10. CHRYSLER j SATISFACmON I A_fl___ i^^_____l 8P §(N^| y For Daily Use in the -J y Home and y U115 words
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Article351 1931-06-18 2 Ke-lnion Association Proposed For Malaya A dinner for ex -officers of the Salonika Army and Blaek Sea Forces will take place at Ihe Europe Hotel to-morrow. Jun? 19 (8 p.m. for 8.30 >. namely on the same date as the officio dinner which is being held— and has been351 words
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Article201 1931-06-18 2 John Little and Co's Tamby Sentenced When an Indian tamby in the employ of John Little and Co. was found guilty by the Second Police Magistrate yesterday cf theft of men's apparel to the value of $51. Court Inspecu-r Weeton said that both the firm mentioned201 words
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Article77 1931-06-18 2 Thursday June 18th Before the A*: Chief Justice in Ist Court at I, ?l f M R M Sub^"*aniam Chettiar vs. T. R Mohamed Shariff and Bros and 2 others. Before Mr. Justice a'Beclcett Terrell i n 2nd C4>urt: MacPhail Co. (Ipoh) Ltd. vsP&n Banking Corporation Ltd. JUStl77 words
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Advertisement150 1931-06-18 2 Diners appreciate the Outstanding Excellence j of the Fare and Service at the capstol! (Restaurant Malaya's finest and most Exclusive Cafe rone 4906 for a table in our "Palm Court." j LEADING HOUSE IN LADIES DRESSMAKING exm.. mem MONEY REFUNDED IF NOT SATISFIED. ONCE TRIED ALWAYS PATRONISED TAJMAHAL SILK HOUSE150 words
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Advertisement219 1931-06-18 2 Victoria Memorial Hall SUNDAY NEXT, JUKE 21st, at 9.30 p.m. TWO GREAT STARS IN JOINT SONG RECITAL TOTI DAL MONTE World Famous Italian Coloratura Soprano AND ENZO de M IRO LOM ANTO Celebrated Lyric Tenor. BOOKING NOW OPEN I AT LITTLE. $4, $2 and $1. b j_____^» jji -e\ Bj9219 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous206 1931-06-18 2 THE WEEK Tuesday, 16th. High Water. 11.10. 8.0 ft.. 22.05. 9.3 ft. Football: SCC Ist XI vs. 1.C.F.A., at Jalan Besar; Div. II S.H.B. vs. Medical College, at 5.H.8.; Wednesday. 17th. High Wator. 11.50, 8.2 ft., 22.42. 9.5 ft. Football: Merchants vs. 8.8.1. L and Eng. at SCC; GEC vs.206 words
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Article130 1931-06-18 3 OVERHEAD AERODROME Details of £5,000,000 Scheme London, June 6. Giant passenger and gcod- aerc planes will, before many years, be able to alight and take off in the very heart of London if a £5,000,000 scheme for the erection of an overhead aerodrome near King's Cross130 words
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Article397 1931-06-18 3 Jazz Music to Induce Him to Broadcast Any or every night this week the BBC. are hoping to broadcast the song of the nightingale, as in past years, writes the Evening News in mail week. Once more they have taken the "outside broadcasting" van and microphones into a397 words
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Article248 1931-06-18 3 Pilot Twice Lost Over Iraq Desert London, .May 29. Pilot Officer Gr. arson's flight to England from India in four antl-a-half days is hailed as a great feat and the casual explanation that he just wanted to get back on leave in the quickest way possible and used248 words
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Article172 1931-06-18 3 Most Powerful Ever Devised New Ycrk. May I*. There was exhibited yesterday at the General Electric laboratories at Schenectady an X-ray tuh« of a Dower far beyond that of any other yet devised. Within the tube electrons were discharged at a speed of 184,000 miles a second,172 words
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Article270 1931-06-18 3 Lord Derby's Defence Speaking at the annual noting at the Dorchester, Lord Derby was yesterday elected president of the Hotels and Restaurants Association of 3reat Britain. Lord Derby said that no country gave less assistance than dia England to its hotel-keepers. They were a very maligned body. In270 words
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Article25 1931-06-18 3 On May lit, the European Hotspital In Kuchlng was rlosed down. European patients will now U4' **********6084 ke I speeial wing of the General Hospital.25 words
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Advertisement592 1931-06-18 3 -£><90*3**S$*^J(^^^^ I the' I I MALAYAN AGRI-HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION I j EIGHTH ANNUAL 1 MALAYAN EXHIBITION KUALA LUMPUR 1 DVRING THE AUGUST BJiNK HOLIDAYS- I Saturday- August Ist. i Sunday- 2nd. I j Monday. 3rd. j J For further particulars apply to the Secretary, I I 5, Market Street, Kuala Lumpur.592 words
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Advertisement159 1931-06-18 3 AmM Um7'& mm \M^^^^k W mt) _fpi^^Sk. I \^e^' mmMx>- I fll l«!_ti_ l mf '■^•■•■:3Hf' :-__S: JW W^^*^' \W'^^L9 Jw^a4d^- y *"tM ß— mi ______r WK^£*B^j__H ______k___^__Hk^>s^l^Mß^?"^''' '■■y ms9J^.. ilPiiß' 9 _r_i 9^_f 9H___l_i____^i^^^s**^«^ M^tk^MMW''' t_el- m\\WW^!^™s^- Wssr /jf»_ _*_Hv\ ißH_H_i-H_Hr HKH X _TaiTLK.S (vWWp*** V t.T .O <A159 words
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Article, Illustration364 1931-06-18 4 Doug and Mary in England Gloucesters Recall the Past. MARY PICFORD snapped just before she stepped ashore at Southampton. While Douglas Fairbanks was being beaten at Westward Ho his wife. Mary Pickford, stepped ashore at Southampton with the question "How is Douglas getting on with his golf championship Later, while364 words
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Article2353 1931-06-18 5 I DOMINION'S CHARMS Trade Commissioner's Address] to Rotarians Singapore Rotarians at their weekly tiffin I meeting at Raffles Hotel yesterday were enter- J tained by an interesting address by Mr. L. J. I Schmitt, the newly arrived New Zealand Gov- 1 ern ment Trade Commissioner.2,353 words
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Article215 1931-06-18 5 Thrilling Features in Hendon Display Rugby. June 5. The annual Royal Air Force display, which is the rm>st wonderful of its kind in the world and which was s«3**n la-st year by 150.000 people, among whom were many who came specially from abroad will this year include seme215 words
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Article32 1931-06-18 5 Nursing Sister Smith has been transferred to I Sungei Patani to take the place of Sister Alcoclc who has gone on leave. Sister Davies has been, posted to Alor Star— S. Echo.32 words
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Advertisement297 1931-06-18 5 I nimm^T W mini Mil llfif__fl_J ■How Parker tm I *'Tressureless I improves your handwriting I "Pressureless Touch** and featherlight poise combine in the new streamlined Parker Duofold to give such instant, easy flow of ink that the pen writes almost of itself. Instead of struggling with a hard-writing, sputtering297 words
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Advertisement42 1931-06-18 5 ■ar fl Wms I S __r _^_r^vfl I mmm^^m _-___^W _L -f I W m\ W -il^-V "fl^L MWM I Ifl H Jr _^fl Mmmi fl flj flf I ~^^^^V^ __h _H i I J W.D. ft H.O. WELLS, BRISTOL A LONDON.42 words
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Article535 1931-06-18 6 Mr. ShinwelPs Appeal to the Industry Cardiff, May 17. The fourth of the series of conferences on safety in mines, organized by the Mines Department, was held at Cardiff yesterday, when Mr. Shinwell, Secretary for Mines, presided over A gathering representative of every section of the industry535 words
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Article373 1931-06-18 6 Miss Betty Archdale— The Boundary Hitter Great Comp. a village near Sevenoaks, has a woman cricketer who can score runs with the freedom of a Jessop and the artistry of Jack Hobbs himself. Her name is Miss Betty Archdale. and there are many men cricketers who would373 words
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Article140 1931-06-18 6 During the month the Right Rev. Bishop Biermans paid a visit to Kuching. The Bishop, who was accompanied by the Rev. Father Van Den Deyssel, js making a world tour in the course of which he proposes to visit all the different mission fields entrusted to the care of the140 words
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Article644 1931-06-18 6 Exhibition at the Press Club An exhibition of early newspapers in the collection of the London Press Club was opened in mail week in the club's library, at St. Bride's House, Salisbury-square, by the president. Lord Riddell. The honorary librarian of the club, Mr. Andrew Stewart, started the644 words
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Article107 1931-06-18 6 Stockholm M A Swedish Army Bristol Jupm 1 crashed yesterday at Vesteras. It tail cover from a spin, and the three OCCUpai killed. The pilot. Sergeant *****99, only surviving airman of the thuflyers who went, in 1928. independent" of General Nobile. when the airship wrecked. The two107 words
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Advertisement462 1931-06-18 6 OmMmmM m\mW *^^F WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO What Nurses Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS morning sickness rcltertd JMMMn flnislifil •T.rient had very bad > «otning tkkness jjj -9 *W96 k6bf fictfial flatulcoce i«, became tery iH. I advised Sunshine Gkxo _t V. --T i n>,rning and night. Result good. Got J462 words
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Advertisement90 1931-06-18 6 *->^**^:***>;*»*>:**-*>*>^^ **>*V*9«j, When Ordering I MARMALADE I J as-^ for Crosse Blackwells Y X Delicious product. t f Stocked by all leading Provision I I Stores. I sh Agents for Malaya: |siME,DARBY&Co.,Lt(J.i HENLEY'S j{j NON-ALCOHOLIC s I CYDERSNAP] 1 Made From fll PRICE j //if MB m HI 5" I90 words
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Article1113 1931-06-18 7 THE INQUEST Verdict of Accidental Death A verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned at the inquest at the Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot, on the body of Flight Lieutenant H. R. D. Waghorn, winner of the last Schneider Trophy race. On May 5 Plight Lieutenant Waghorn, with Mr.1,113 words
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Article156 1931-06-18 7 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending June 21st, 1931. Thursday, 18th, 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall "E" (Chinese) Coy., Recruits Drill; 2nd Bn. Signals, Recruits— Drill Bde. Sig. Sec, Recruits Drill; Eur. M.G. Platoon, 30 yards Range. 8.30 p.m. Drill Hall Ist Bn. Senior N.C.Os.,156 words
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Article61 1931-06-18 7 The Anglo-Chinese School magazine fov June is a bulky volume running to so.ne eighty pa,?cs and is very good value indee.i as p school magazine the reading matter beinc. improved by a number of illustrations and photographs. 'Ihe frontispiece is a good reproduction of the lute Rev. Mr. Horley and61 words
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Article249 1931-06-18 7 Marriage Certificates Required Prague, May 17. "Hiking." or "camping" as it is erroneously called in Czechoslovakia, is receiving Mrs. Grundy's attention, in the shape of a decree by I the Governor of the Province of Bohemia pro'hibiting the occupation of week-end huts by members of different249 words
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Article122 1931-06-18 7 The June number of The Planter contain special articles on Test Spra*..!...' of youi*g Rubber Plants, Nitrogen Assimiliati^n and Rubber Output Regulation, besides the customary news of interest to its readers a.id a leading article on European supervision. The Times states that at the second Court at Buckingham Palace in122 words
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Advertisement262 1931-06-18 7 Always ask for your I t SILKS j AT 1 WASSIAMULL'S I Silk Specialists <_ Ladies Dressmakers j j 5657 HIGH STREET PHONE 7144. ij I STRONG jh^f jl t KK E P *tfE£^)d-B j WELL f When the climate makes vou list- iNI^-S 4 r less, nervy and almost262 words
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Advertisement276 1931-06-18 7 f/' tftt l^tf^Y^^^f^^ N V-. r r V TO v r :Joif w**"' J fe.f// \V-\V >l. -A 5- J '''■'x'QV.<£S 'II Vofe "<* \v. fiff :■< C^ .tC "***> y y mmm*B*******^mm. SS j FOR BABY'S SAKE. I ilj II I Give Baby Natures Own Food. J Maternal milk276 words
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488 1931-06-18 8 SWEEPSTAKES Public Indignation at Official Policy London, Jane 8. The fact that magistrates in some instances declined to convict ln cases connected with the aale of Irish Sweep tickets prompted Sir Thomas Inskip, formerly Attorney-General, to suggest ln the House of Commons a discontinuance of the488 words
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Article173 1931-06-18 8 Murders Follow Exposures Los Angeles, May 22. David Clark Young, a former deputy district attorney with a record hitherto believed to have been unblemished, was charged by the police to-day with murder, after he had surrendered for questioning as to the killing of Charles Crawford, a well-known figure173 words
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Article176 1931-06-18 8 Protests Against Stage Indecencies London, May 29. "Filth of Hell" on stage and screen is denounced by the Catholic Young Men's Societies' Conference at Glasgow. "We are not going to stand this filth," declared Mr. J. O'Donovan, of Port Talbot. "We want clean pure entertainment and are176 words
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Article124 1931-06-18 8 The May issue of British Malaya breaks a long silence in an editorial ense by asking with regard to rubber: What is going to be done? A good many others have asked this question before and it may be predicted that a good many others will ask it in the124 words
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Article914 1931-06-18 8 What London Talks About [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, ."♦lay 21. Mr. Gilbert Frankau, the author, will figure in the list for the next divorce term as defendant to an action set down by his wife for restitution of conjugal rights. In 1922 Mr. Frankau married,914 words
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Advertisement211 1931-06-18 8 4 t*^^mm^T ArnT^W W. mn^W __>.*-^—^_. _J Best English Pork tempting.cmd 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 deliciously appetising. Here you can enjoy211 words
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Advertisement275 1931-06-18 8 Kelvinator Answers Sixteen Important Questions Best ©RELIABLE. COMPANY FOUR-WAY COLD Seventeen years of pioneering devoted Kelvinator maintains four differ™. exclusively to electric refrigeration. temperatures automatically w h,» ©STORAGE SPACE attention from the user. Wen-designed food compartment pro- INFREQUENT STARTS vides maximum cubical space and Kelvinator's Kold Keeper the r^, shelf275 words
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Advertisement469 1931-06-18 9 BUSINESS CARDS. 7e PHOTOGRAPHED BY H Mf.ENT BUCKERIDGE 4IDLAH Bl ILDING— h*'»- J FUNERALS. I SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nr ,s 1 &3. Penhas Road. I i-mrier Street— Phone 6075. on < D0N -T WKAR A TRUSS! 5f cr.eap Buids and __r\ 9 Sole AgenU HATNARD CO., LTD. 11, BATTERY ROAD.469 words
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Advertisement626 1931-06-18 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 obtained in the Tender Poom. Municipal Offices Erection and Completion of an Electric Sub-Station at Jurong Road. Date of closing 4 p.m.626 words
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Advertisement646 1931-06-18 9 NOTICES. f GENEVA BRILLIANTS. Vy\W '■>>■/,,, Are equal to real brilliants *****_M__B_s_l^___' n a res P ects Especially _a \_T 7*j r^-~~ m snlmn 8 and hardness ""^_^^M_w_y r Cut glasses like real m my brilliants. Proof against fire, steel file, nitric acid, "^ZWf x^ water and oils. Order now646 words
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Advertisement625 1931-06-18 9 NOTICES. ORIENTAL HOTEL 76 77 Bras Basah Road, Singapore Well furnished large airy rooms at the new annexe suitable for married couples with spacious lounge reserved for hotel residents oi*.ly Single rooms with board for 1 person $120 pjn. Single rooms without board for 1 person 60 p.m. Double rooms625 words
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Advertisement682 1931-06-18 9 ATTRWrnTiVZ AUCTION SALE of 1 HIGH GRADE WAX POLISHED AND MAHOGANY STAINED TEAK .HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO. ETC. to be held at "SENAN HATI" NO. 1 LORONG 27 GAYLANG ROAD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20th, 1931 AT 2 p.m. CcmpriTirg: An excellent tcned cottage piano by BarLhcl. Berlin, H.M.V. gramophone with records,682 words
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Article19 1931-06-18 10 BARCLAY.— At Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on June 17th, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Barclay a daughter.19 words
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772 1931-06-18 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1931. THE "BACKSEAT" THEORY In another column we publish a letter from the Singapore Automobile Association with regard to a recent decision concerned with the conviction of a rear seat occupant of a car for abetment of an offence of dangerous driving. It is772 words
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Article368 1931-06-18 10 A meeting of the F.M.S. Bar Committee was held in Ipoh during the week end. Misses Rosie Hoffman and Enid Cockburn who were presented at the recent practical examination of the Trinity College of Music by Miss K. Alvis, passed with Honours In the First Steps Division and Junior Division368 words
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Article1285 1931-06-18 10 CLAIM AGAINST THE P. O. BANK SHARES DISPUTE j Application for Adjournment I Refused !*he case in which Macphail and Co. (Ip->h> plaintiffs and the P. and O. Bar It! -g Cation Ltd., defendants, was conti .ued >>eiore Justice a'Beckett Terrell, in the Supreme irt yesterday. Mr. R. Williamson and1,285 words
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Article450 1931-06-18 10 THE PERILS OF MOTOR DRIVING OWNER'S LIABILTTT What kjJehiMrw l'ositi4»n To the Editor. Sir.— Considerable Inters in motoring circlei by a re m in Singapore. Following convict upon a charge of dangerous a *r% of the car. who was occupying t seats at the time of the olTc, t with450 words
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Article92 1931-06-18 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 11. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as foLlows: Spot £101 3 16 (£lO2 1 16). Forward £102 13 16 (£lO3 11 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair92 words
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Article96 1931-06-18 10 A Russian suspected Of bftVt-f 0886 implied in the robbery of $15,000 worth ti "u.ls from the residence of Mrs. Maguire. 23 TtorOf T'* race. Shanghai, on the night ol M been arrested by the polic< of tbe FT* v.c\\ C cession. At the time of hLs om had in96 words
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Advertisement295 1931-06-18 10 IM l **""iMMMMM>*M***S4^— iMI i HOCKS MOSELLES •hipped by DEINHARD CO. COBLENZ The world -famed House. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Keng). (Incorporated in Shanghai 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. aManawi s-ammmmarmm-- ,i,a km—— mmamm W— ©^<s<s)(*XS>®^^ BY SPECIAL f^T Ittmvj HM295 words
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Advertisement65 1931-06-18 10 ACCORDING TO A MORNING PAPER women are now buying their dresses on the instalment plan. Some of them have already been seen wearing the first instalment. Th^rQ is no better cover for a motor car than a "GAFLAC" POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone65 words
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Article120 1931-06-18 11 ||AMAG E NEAB KABUL 06 Houses Destroyed by 7<l Shock TOKYO ALSO SHAKEN Ers Sendee] Peshawar, June 17. r-neen people were killed and 50 mi dt sstroyed in an earthquake in djgtrict of Panjshir, 60 miles of Kabul. Par Eastern Servicel Tokyo, June 17. iserere earthquake shock120 words
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Article89 1931-06-18 11 f 0 Give Ball at Buckingham Palace Radio Official Service] Rugby. June 17. fat men! that the King and Queen five a ball at Buckingham .ortnight in July after the Court to the Palace from I 1 Edinburgh, is regarded as a! Indlcatfoa of His Majesty's' The89 words
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Article72 1931-06-18 11 In England on Personal Matters British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 17. Andrew Mellon. Secretary of the the United States arrived at npton last night from New York Cunard liner Mauretania.. He i that his visit was purely personal and had not come to England to meet any72 words
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Article66 1931-06-18 11 Conditions Imposed in Burma (Reuter's Service] Rangoon. June 17. Tae Government of Burma is further atnptini? to terminate the rebellion. Notices **»*t distributed stating all rebels sur- j I who ar? not leaders or who have not i ■■itted murder or actively participated in rtrages, and who66 words
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Article68 1931-06-18 11 Arrival of Resident Engineer Preposa] to provide a civil aerodrome fori "»a advanced another step yesterday] V l hearriVal in s ***k T apore of Mr. R. St. George 96\ Resident Engineer. Singapore AeroOaulfield, who comes here from Came-, Highlands, is the son of a former Director 90c68 words
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Article47 1931-06-18 11 Opposition Leader in Lords Radio— Official Service] Rugby, June 17. 11 announced that Lord Salisto Mi as Leader of the OppoHotm of Lords and that Lord has been acting as deputy Salisbury's recent ill health. ••■tldwin's request taken over the period of the present parliament.47 words
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Article48 1931-06-18 11 0 X Unable to Rise from '(•"'iter's Service] TV Port Natal, June 17. ti fr r "'"Plane Do. X was unable to ft,,,, WmtmJ When il att m P te to take her n to-day and it is probable that the coast of will have med48 words
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Article168 1931-06-18 11 TIME FOR DISCUSSION Mr. Snowden's Promise in the House [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, june 17. The political crisis was settled yesterday by the acceptance by Government of the modified Liberal amendment, subject to discussions and adjustments on points of lesser importance, but when the amendment was168 words
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Article82 1931-06-18 11 Singapore Diocesan Association [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 17. At the Singapore Diocesan Association annual meeting the chairman. Bishop Ely. stated that funds were £100 less than in the previous year. He suggested they should try and get more five shilling subscriptions, the best suggestion possible82 words
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Article81 1931-06-18 11 Strong Concerted Action Urged l ßeuters Service] London. June 17. Strong concerted action by the Powers to restore the unity of the Maritime Customs, "the one efficient administrative machine in China", is demanded in a Morning Post leader, which says that even if the Cantonese abide by their81 words
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Article63 1931-06-18 11 A Tow that Cost £8,000 (Reuter's Service] Washington, June 17. The Navy Department received a message from the battleship Wyoming saying that all is going well on the Nautilus and they are busy repairing engines and charging batteries. The Navy Department indicate that no charge will63 words
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Article67 1931-06-18 11 Nearly Three Million Victims Helped [Reuter's Service] Washington, June 17. Glccmy statistics issued by the Red Cross estimate that 2.700,000 persons in 22 States received relief in the past six months, and 38.545 families in the drought-stricken southern States are still being relieved. The drought is worse than67 words
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Article55 1931-06-18 11 No Confirmation of "Walk-over" I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 17. Yesterday's press reports that no French or Italian machines would be sent to England to compete in this year's Schneidor Trophy race are not confirmed in London aviation circles. No intimation has been received of withdrawal55 words
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Article71 1931-06-18 11 Ransom Within 10 Days or Missionaries will Die [Reuter's Far Eastern Servicel Hankow, June 17. An ultimatum has been delivered by bandits that unless the Italian missionaries are ransomed within 10 days all will be put to death. A Chinese priest who was released to deliver the ultimatum71 words
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Article50 1931-06-18 11 Japanese Airman Killed (Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Tokyo, June 17. During a practice flight over Ise Bay two naval planes collided in mid-air. One pilot was killed instantaneously, but the pilot of the other machine descended safely by parachute. Both machines fell into the sea and were destroyed.50 words
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Article188 1931-06-18 11 MR. HENDERSON CAUTIOUS Progress of Extrality Negotiations THE FEETHAM REPORT [Reuter's Service] London. June 17. In the House of Commons Mr. Henderson, in reply to a question, said negotiations between Sir Miles Lampson and Mr. Wang had leached a stage enabling them to report to the respective188 words
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Article105 1931-06-18 11 Awaiting Sentence for Tax Evasion [Neuter's Service] London, June 16. Al Capone has been arraigned before the High Court and pleaded guilty to charges of violating the prohibition and income tax laws. Two of Capone's henchman who fought the case received five years and three years imprisonment respectively.105 words
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Article84 1931-06-18 11 Unfounded Report of His Death [Reuter's Service] Vienna, lune Ifi. It is rumoured, (but not confirmed) from Belgrade that King Zog of Albania dead and that the news is being kept secret for state reasons. King Zog recently consulted a Vienna specialist on stomachic disorders in84 words
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Article63 1931-06-18 11 Proposed Draft Convention [Reuter's Service] Geneva, Jnne 16. The Labour Conference, by 67 vot«s to 16, adopted the first reading of the proposed draft Convention on hours and work in the coalmines, most of the Government and employers' delegates from overseas countries abstaining, and several overseas63 words
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Article76 1931-06-18 11 Difficulties Lead to Cabinet's Resignation [Reuter's Service] Vienna, June 16. The Cabinet has decided to resign. The decision follows the resignation earlier in the day of Herr Winkler, Minister of the Interior, owing to his opposition to the Finance Minister's proposal to guarantee the £16,000,000 foreign debts of76 words
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Article80 1931-06-18 11 How it has Fallen in Britain mm s [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 17. At June Ist the average level of rail prices of commodities was approximately 45 per cent above the level of July 1914. For food alone the increase was 27 per cent. These80 words
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Article50 1931-06-18 11 Transportation fof 10 Years t ßeuter's Service] Amritsar, June 17. Nand Lal, who shot a foreign cloth dealer named Sohan Lal, on February 2 has been sentenced to transportation for 10 years and fines of 600 rupees, of which 600 will be given to Sohan Lal as compensation.50 words
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Article209 1931-06-18 11 PROFESSOR'S VIEW Reductions in Salaries and Costs [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. June 17. Speaking at the Royal Society cf Economists last night, Professor Sprague, Economic Adviser to the Bank of England, criticised what he called the momentary school of economists who argued that trade209 words
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Article481 1931-06-18 11 An Indian Constable Acquitted The Indian constable who on Saturday filled the role in the District Court of an accused person, charged with using criminal force on a Malabari named Shahul Hameed was yesterday afternoon acquitted by the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd. Sin Ah Poh481 words
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Article246 1931-06-18 11 Installation of New Archdeacon The conference of the members of the Singapore Diocese, which begins in Singapore to-day, and will last for a week, was preceded yesterday by a service at St. Andrew's Cathedral »t which the Bishop of Singapore (the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts) preached. The246 words
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Advertisement294 1931-06-18 11 I Since Boat Toast Racks STEPPING STONES TO A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED TABLE Sir No. 4335C o*} Case of 1 Boat PRICE $25.00 j jjj 2 Boats 47.50 j jfj CAPACITY 1/4 PINT. j jg A boat of gleaming silver a lovely receptacle for your sauces I U Ifl r t£H294 words
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3384 1931-06-18 12 SWATOW THE SCENE OF EARLY STRUGGLE CANTON'S FEARS EUGENE CHEN'S DISPATCH TO THE POWERS Conflicting reports regarding recent developments in connection with the Canton revolt against Chiang Kai-shek are contained in the latest China papers to hand. While it is believed in Canton that, under the pretence of entering upon3,384 words
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Article235 1931-06-18 12 UNEXPECTED END Liberal Amendment Amended [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 16. The anticipated political crisis, which was due to arrive to-night when a House of Commons vote was taken on the Liberals' land tax amendment to a clause in the Finance Bill, came to235 words
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Article56 1931-06-18 12 Capt. D. H. Steers R.E., who was closely identified with the activities of the Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association when he was stationed here a few years ago, is shooting for North London R.C. this year and was a member of the Club team which fired in a match at Bisley56 words
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Article261 1931-06-18 12 FEETHAM REPORT The Road to Far-reaching" Reform i [Renter's Servicel Lender., June 17. The administrator of the future will find in these dispassionate pages a vast amount of suggestive material, declares The Times, reviewing the report of Mr. Justice Feetham on the future of Shanghai. Mr.261 words
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Article153 1931-06-18 12 Electoral Reform and Party Strength L British Radio Official Service] Rugby. June 16. In the House of Lords to-day the Representation of the People Bill (better known as the Electoral Reform Bill) passed its second reading by 50 votes to 14. The measure provides for the method of153 words
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Article553 1931-06-18 12 Charge Follows Accident in Johore I A Singapore taxi driver, a Chinese, was J charged before Mr. G Sedwick in the First Police Court. Johore, yesterday, with causing hurt to a Malay while driving his car alortg the Batu Pahat Road, on the afternoon of May > 1.553 words
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Article126 1931-06-18 12 FEDERATION S I!K Mk Maharajah of 1(i Changed Vio«' A UNION OF THK y, V( [Router's Serv-,. Reports that the Maharaj-d \> ht modified the views he cxpre- N Table Conference in favour of 1 are confirmed by publication i which the Maharajah stat. scheme hitherto126 words
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Article170 1931-06-18 12 India's Attitude Unchanged I Reuter's Benin Juir l* The Government cannot und ntaad such rumours regarding Britain have India's attitude towards interna tion with rtgard to silver (innouw Budget speeches of 1930 and 19)] unchanged, says an official communl ing to the Salt Lake City me sage170 words
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Article117 1931-06-18 12 London. Jim** 16 Mr. Anderson, chairman of the Pii Section of the London ChamtM-r ol speaking at a meeting at which the r dations of the British Economic Mi Far East were considered, said efl putting India on a gold basLs had depreciate the value of117 words
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Article60 1931-06-18 12 Adjusting Capacity in Cotton I British Radio— Oflieial B I "■•<_;■ fUM M It wa.> stated in tin H to-day that a joint committee cl U trade organisations is v.< I investigation cf all dustry with a \v. \v fco formul dealing with the fttfjustmenl i I to60 words
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Article43 1931-06-18 12 Resignation of Prince Rovmradej I TFREE PRESS SEN VICE 001 I ■MglMk, luii4- II I A jpecial Gazette umioiiii. e I has accepted the retlgnaUof) radej as Minister f4,r War I Prince Alcngkot. at present General Staff, as Actini Mm; I43 words
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Article167 1931-06-18 12 Popular Arias for Con I Recital I it is now announced that i I greatest living coloratura fl de Muro Lomanto phenom.i:.. I La Scala Opera. Milan, will I recital only at the Vict4iria ftf' I the evening of June 21st. Ti I at the piano by167 words
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Article1136 1931-06-18 13 Duleepsinjhi's Protest to the M.C.C. [i^rom Our own Correspondent] London, May 26. Cricket is certainly keeping the public Interest up to a high pitch this year, and almost every day something crops up to keep interest alive. Thus we have had a curious cricket anomaly which is1,136 words
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Article391 1931-06-18 13 INTER- VARSITY ATHLETICS Manchester Win the Championship [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, May 21. The thirteenth annual championships of the Universities Athletic Union were held on the University of Manchester fine athletic ground at Pallowfield, at which there was, in consequence, of the unsettled weather, a moderate attendance of spectators391 words
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Article101 1931-06-18 13 Syndicate Draws Fourteen Horses Calcutta, May 31. The Calcutta Sweep draw was held last night secretly. The Rcyal Calcutta Turf Club Committee decided that there should be two prizes for each hone. The following tickets drew the favourites A. 6640 and 5.^153. Cameronian. G. 4 (nom-de-plume. Feathers)101 words
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Advertisement622 1931-06-18 13 /^Y > \IGHTLY you demand that the food on your table /Ofl shaH be P ure —y° u would n <>t run the risk of eatin* N7 b anything impure or unwholesome. Equally important mma the intents of your medicine chest, their purity is essential specially in the case of622 words
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Advertisement911 1931-06-18 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON 6s N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa aad Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLV SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Doe Sails. PYRRHUS Por London, Rotterdam and911 words
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Advertisement552 1931-06-18 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VTA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.s. CITY OF HALIFAX July HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITV OF BATAVIA Por Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg June 30 s-s.552 words
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Advertisement437 1931-06-18 14 P. O. British, India and Apcar Lite* (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, Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. sinJjL 1931. KALYAN 9.100 SOMALI 6,500 June437 words
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Advertisement744 1931-06-18 15 Jj > VJH mmw am mm y B 1 l_l -I Im% I I ■k1 I* 1 -_^_l I w k I li *q B^^^^^^H ,0 *<*** MAKSEILLE^ID L^E D S^O*SS WERP -W"*-*-***-" ™*> thrl MARU T. 10,000 June 18 19 8 SUWA MARU T. 10,700 Aug. 13 14 MARU744 words
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Advertisement519 1931-06-18 15 ,m,m mma un T OF FAMOUS *10k PRESIDENT LINERS. |f§ TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. Pres. Monroe June 22 June 25 June 27 aub 4 Pres. Van519 words
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Advertisement868 1931-06-18 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA 1 nnrorprrated in Holland) DNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVERNMENT Telephone No. s*fsl. with sub-connections to— Passage. Freights. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Ifgnngrfs desk Kepresentatlves in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang. of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION868 words
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Article430 1931-06-18 16 Strain of Prison Service The Rev. Acland Frederick O'Neill Williams, vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, was found dead to a gas-filled room to his vicarage in mail week. A graduate of Keble College, Oxford, he was ordained to 1903 and held curacies to Liverpool and at430 words
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Article164 1931-06-18 16 Motor- Cars Being Stopped and Searched Paris; May 13. A great spy hunt is going on in France at (the moment. The police in the Meurthe and Moselle Departments have been stopping and searching all motor-cars since yesterday morning to order to trace alleged spies164 words
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Article59 1931-06-18 16 The June issue of the Malayan Agricultural Journal contains original articles on Cardamoms, Coconuts on Heavy Soils, Rice Mills in Malaya. The preparation of Coir Fibre, and Toddy yield from Coconut Palms. Besides these there are various local notes on Malayan agricultural matters, an article on the opening of the59 words
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Advertisement508 1931-06-18 16 Burns Philp Line. 'Incorporated to 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 S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] a_a MARELLA is one of tbe largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de508 words
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Advertisement35 1931-06-18 16 h______^LlTS iTWWWim TftAVrt SERVICE] Moo Everything Appertaining to Travel, Banking and Freight Apply St, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tele. 5907. SI!WAPORESHIP(jiaNDLER\ COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices:— MAYNARD'S BUILDINGS 11, Battery Boad. t Telephone No. 6433.35 words
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Advertisement425 1931-06-18 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc (Incorporated In UAA.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW TORE SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Vm Sails D M.B. SILVERYEW In Port June 22 Iq M.S. SILVERCYPRBSS July 7 July 13 MB. SILVERWALNUT July 21 jjjy 2 7 AU U For425 words
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Miscellaneous666 1931-06-18 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN _uala Pahang, Pekan, Bungel i-»w__.ng and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jamatut) every Monday, Tuesday, Than- day and Prlday. f ajn Bangkok every Thursday f ajn. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur. and Lower 61am un. Kelantan every Monday, Wolnifcj and Saturday f pm. Kota Tinggi and Kedah666 words
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Miscellaneous29 1931-06-18 16 CLEARANCES June 17.— Majang, Tliedens, Tobelo, Mitra, Talang Akar, Noorebar, Bontckoe (Dut); Utbiopa, Hervar (Nor); Prachatipok (Siam); Ipoh, Sarpedon, Hua Tong, Petaling, Ban Siong Bee, Pelandok (Erit); Sumatra (Swed).29 words
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Article258 1931-06-18 17 n shipping now has no less than i*TS 0 f ita t<»nnage laid up. Inoress ot J.-pan will sail from Hong ,r via ports at 6 a.m. on of at 12 noon. about 30 catties, swam into fcfalays who were busy Ashing mtmet few miles down-river from 9*19*8 ago. Iroq258 words
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Article120 1931-06-18 17 Um ill-fatvd Tahit\ which mid-Pacific In August last year. Bunday, says the Penang Tht v arc Hector MacQuarrie and RiIfatthews, both New Zealandcrs. who •■'.unci-, he -world trip in a "Baby" car. od Matthews hav? not undertaken n •;>. nature of a stunt nor are120 words
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Article370 1931-06-18 17 Withdrawals Cancelled by Five Conference Lines the seven Far Eastern Conference erred notice on February 5 of their I I to withdraw from the conference at' a ol the ninety-day notice period rawn their resignations and agreed n the group (according to the New Journal of Commerce).370 words
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Article539 1931-06-18 17 Navigation of Hudson Strait In their second report on Hudson Bay Marine Insurance Rates. 1931 the Imperial Shipping Committee, of which Sir Halford Mackiner is chairman, write that the chairman of the Joint Hull Committee has drawn their attention to the anxiety which exists in the539 words
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Article415 1931-06-18 17 China Navigation Company's Case The legal liability of shipowners to pay for guards provided by the Crown for ships trading in Chinese waters was argued before Mr. Justice Rowlatt in the King's Bench Division on f May 18 in an action brought by the China Navigation415 words
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Article49 1931-06-18 17 The American Mail Liner. President Jefferson, en route from Seattle went aground off the Standard Oil Company Dock while the ship was going up the Whangpoo to Shanghai. No damage was reported to have been done to the ship. No inconvenience was caused to the passengers. J49 words
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Article821 1931-06-18 17 Improvements Suggested at Conference Southampton, Kay 19. Every shade of shipping interest was represented in a large gathering held at Southampton to-day to consider what, if any, steps can be taken to facilitate the handling ofi vessels entering and leaving the port, and more particularly very large vessels. The821 words
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Article215 1931-06-18 17 500 Miles' Escapade in a Strange One and Back Again One of the mariners' tales brought back by the crew of the liner City of Canterbury, just returned to England from South Africa, relates how the ship's cat voyaged 500 miles in a 6trange215 words
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Article17 1931-06-18 17 Per K.N.I.L.M. plane to Batavia on Wednesday: Mr. Gauw Goan Hien, Mrs. Gauw Goan Hien.17 words
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Advertisement428 1931-06-18 17 I' 1 The New N I SCENIC ROUTE i Xlwough Nature's Wonfte?l£cd~ The CairMHan Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of tho \?Z C V- lal1 al 1 t ltude easiest gradient of any transcou- > Unental hne. Yet see the highest Canadian Rocky peaks and the rugged428 words
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Advertisement474 1931-06-18 17 TRAVEL -FUNDS. r TRAVELLERS CHEQUES represent the most convenient form of carrying Travel Funds. AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELLERS CHEQUES are issued in Pounds Sterling and U.S. Dollars and are as easily spendable as Cash with the Safeguard that the funds they represent are insured against Loss. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC.474 words
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Article1938 1931-06-18 18 CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW Queen Sympathises with the LousewoH [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 21. Both the King and the Queen, who like flowers, visited the Chelsea Flower Show in the Royal Hospital Gardens on Tuesday. It is a wonderfully good exhibit-on, and owing to the lateness1,938 words
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Article74 1931-06-18 18 The Removal »f I Monanh* Mental hygiene tal in dealing with a.i, pi tiorahips. urged Lieut. ber of the Execute, t" national Committer for M l ing the confere u 00 menl Central Hall. We.-tminst. I see to it." he added, and p for the removal 4>i all74 words
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Advertisement324 1931-06-18 18 3\. M _^7 mmM ■\W 4 Always Soaring f1 r ~ff[[il xXmMam r m O' _*S maOm fjg^ramroz 6 Co. :;-*-T^:s* i s^^ .v «T^^^y/S)®(s)<»)4^l4.K«r4.> •^•X-WXiXSXS***.^^ msmt) afW^i WMUiue9 9* ii laß a i pounds of live *voiulii^%\ n a loop of Arm out A y^Wp> Spiral tennis sirin;; T^_X324 words
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Advertisement404 1931-06-18 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. Blshopsgate, London, RC. 3. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Hollo Semarang404 words
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Advertisement330 1931-06-18 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Incorporated In England) Capital U.000,000 Subscribed 1.800.000 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Pund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford, Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. Sir C.330 words
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Advertisement180 1931-06-18 18 INSURANT; THE x*^ SOUTH LfiA BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY Ll>| FIRE, MARINE, trax^ MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED A1 LOWEST CURRENT Rates L. C. MARGOLIOLih MarA Office: 2, Finlayson Or*, PERSONAL AtSSf FATAL ACCIDENTS are v, rj day M HAVE you made provis.o.. lot t^ n of your dependents should inch overtake180 words
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Article1033 1931-06-18 19 GUTTA PERCHA IN THE D.E.I. *tj|| fathered by Primitive Methods ported from the Netherincludea wild gutta percha neo and New Guinea, and rcha practically all from from recent Bulletin of ton, U. S. Department of 1930. the exports of wild i 1.654 metric tons, repre--38 per cent compared whh <1,033 words
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Article162 1931-06-18 19 Jugra Chairman and Cost of Production [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, June 17. Jugra annual meeting adopted the report which shows a loss of £2.428. and a credit of £344 is carried forward. It is estimated that the f.o.b. cost was 3 4 d. Th? chairman said162 words
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Article159 1931-06-18 19 The L.C.C.'s Stock Holdings (British Radio— Official Servicel Rugby, June 16. The* London County Council to-day approved the provisional terms offered by the Minister of Transport .Mr. Hubert Morrison) whereby, under the London Passenger Transport Bill, it will receive £8.500.000 of a special class of stock in exchange159 words
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Article80 1931-06-18 19 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, June 16. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam. 12.C8 4 Athens 375. Bombay ls. d. Berlin 20.49 Brussels 34.93 Bucharest 817. Rio 3 29-32. Buenos Aires 34 1 Copenhagen 18.16'-, Geneva 25.05 L Helsingfors 193',. Hong Kong 11 U. Lisbon 110 -s. Madrid 48.35, Milan 92.9280 words
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Article407 1931-06-18 19 EXCHANGE RATES June 17. SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2|3 27(32 London, 3 months' sight 23 1316 Londcn, 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 lljltt Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234%407 words
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Article927 1931-06-18 19 WEDNESDAY, JUNE ITTH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumbang 18s 21s 6d c.d. Austral Malay 18s 6d 2Cs Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 10s 6d lls od c.d. Bangrin Tin lls 12s Batang Padang ($1) 10 J5 Batu Caves ($1) 25 3C norn Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40927 words
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Article110 1931-06-18 19 Changes in Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York, June 16. American Can Common 102 7 x Cities Service (Com). 11% Colombia Gas and Electric 26 ft Curtis Wright 2 4 Electric Bond and Share Corp. 35 u General Electric Co. 39 u~ General Motor 341.,110 words
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422 1931-06-18 19 Singapore, June 17. Once again it has to be recorded that all markets have been practically stagnant during the period under review. The rubber price is unaltered and tin io bat 255. better, restricticn notwithstanding. Tin share prices are somewhat better and there Is slightly422 words
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Article20 1931-06-18 19 Boustead and Co., Penan.,?, Agents: Takuapa Vall<\v (First half Junei 850 hours; 221.000 Yards; 1.049 pikuls.20 words
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Article582 1931-06-18 19 A Seller's Market Singapore. Jfine 16. Sellers have predominated in most of the local industrials since our last report, with the exception of United Engineers, Weirnes. Gammons and Hammers which have remained steady with sellers .somewhat reserved. The issue cf the half-yearly Balance Sheet of the Straits Trading582 words
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Article116 1931-06-18 19 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.022nd. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,634.947 l'os.; 729.89 tons. Offered 1.445.754 lbs 645.43 ton:. Sold 1.356.019 lbs.: 605.37 tons. Spot London 3 l-16d. New York 6's cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smc .:ed Sheet Cents Per Lb.116 words
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Article80 1931-06-18 19 The accounts of the Glenshiel Rubber Estates for 1930 show loss of £4.469. compared with a net profit of £11.277 for 1929. After allowing for the credit balance of £16,781 bmi.-.ht into the accounts, there remains a balance of £12.312. which it is proposed to carry forward.80 words
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Advertisement64 1931-06-18 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance in force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE. Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C. Ha' Company has £20,000 deposited with tho AT-TRACTIVK P^l A e "*•**">*•• PA 1 1 KACTI VE PLANS OF64 words
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Advertisement53 1931-06-18 19 6i nwaoce p j A.D .720 **V j »»0O*»PO4»AT»0 ENOLANO Bf R4JYAI CHARTER T^jr*. 3 PIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. insurance with unquestionable security, reasonable rat«*. jfi •nd prompt settlements. Established over 200 year* 3 Agencies throughout Malaya. jjj Branch Office: 3 Chartered Bank Chambers. Singapore. jjj A. GORL>ON LBaE jfi53 words
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Article181 1931-06-18 20 Two Englishmen Included THE PRINCIPAL GAMES l ßeuters Service] London, June 17. For the first timc since the seeding system waa introduced in the Wimbledon draw two Englishmen are included in the select eight, a quick glance at which indicates Borotra and Perry will app"ir in the final.181 words
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Article77 1931-06-18 20 Czecho-Slovakia Nearly in the Final [Reuter's Service] Copenhagen, June 16. In the Davis Cup European _bne semi-final Menzel (Czecho-Slovakia) beat Ulrich (Denmark) 6 3. 6 2. 7 5, and Hecht (Caecho-Slovak'a) beat Henriksen (Denmark) 6 B. 6 o. 3—6. 6—2. 11—9. I The winners cf thi? match meet77 words
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Article410 1931-06-18 20 Gruelling Struggle Between Bong Soo and Matsukawa After thirteen games had been played, yesterday, in the singles final of the Singapore Tei_u"_ Championships, a halt was called and the match will be continued on Tuesday afternoon next. Bong Soo's display yesterday showed that he has lost none of410 words
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Article172 1931-06-18 20 R.S.Y. Club Lawn Tennis Tournament ties played on Wednesday -esultod as follows: Mc *s Optra Singles Coli an beat Hough. 6 3, 6 4 Nathan beat Cooke, B—6,8 6, 6 o. Mixed Handicap Doubles Mr. and Mrs. Vigncles owe 15 beat Mr. and Mrs. Matheson scratch,172 words
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Article, Illustration104 1931-06-18 20 HENDREN IN HOSPITAL Hobbs Strains a Thigh Muscle [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 17. While batting for Middlesex against Notts at Lord's Hendren attempted to hook a ball from Larwood ove~ the middle stump and was knocked flat and rendered unconscious. He was removed to104 words
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Article51 1931-06-18 20 Grand Salute Wins by Half a Length (Renter's Service] Ixndon. June 17. The Royal Hunt Cup was run at Ascot today, the result being. GRAND SALUTE 1 ELLENBOROUGH 2 RACEDALE 3 18 ran. Won by half a length; third one and a half away. Betting s—l; 50—1;51 words
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Article434 1931-06-18 20 Cimarron at the Capitol IBy Our Film Correspondent] Cimarron, a drama of the first settlers in the South West Indian territory of America, is a picture that should please any audience. It is by Edna Ferber, whose previous success The Show Beat, will be remembered by many. It434 words
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Article49 1931-06-18 20 Kuala Lumpur Rider Finishes 13th I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! London, June 17. Duncan of Kuala Lumpur finished 13th in the international T. T. lightweight mo'or cyc-e race in the Isle of Man. His speed was 59.02 m.p.h.. and his was the only Excelsior machine to finish.49 words
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Article16 1931-06-18 20 The Hon. Mr. T. W. Clayton. British Adviser Kedah, leaves England by the Rawalpindi, next month.16 words
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Article, Illustration795 1931-06-18 20 126 CENTURIES Kent's Narrow Lead in County Championship Kent just hang on to the leadership of the county championship following upon the matches which were completed on Tuesday. Notts and Surrey were the only counties to win outright, Kent being led on the first innings by795 words
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Article21 1931-06-18 20 A South Indian labourer, named Sithiah, committed suicide by drowning himself in a well at Pasir Puteh, Ipoh, on Saturday evening.21 words
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Article913 1931-06-18 20 TAIPING AMATEUR RACE New Racehorses for Malaya The following are entries for the amateur race meeting at Taiping on June 18th. and 20th. The Iskander Club meeting which was fixed for June 22nd. has been abandoned owing to lack of support. Horses Classes 3 and 4 Combined:913 words
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Article37 1931-06-18 20 [Reuter's Servic* 1 London, June 17. Latest baseball re-mlts are as follow: NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnatti 1. New York e Chicago 8: Bo«ton 7 St. .Louis 2: Philadelphia 1 AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington 11 st. Louis 1037 words
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Advertisement181 1931-06-18 20 SPECIAL OFFER DURING MAY AND JUNE ONLY A Smith Premier Typewriter (ENGLISH OR JAWI CHARACTERS) FOR $25 DOWN AND TWELVE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $10 F \CH Malaya Publishing House, Limited SINGAPORE. 1 WORLDS jrV FINEST RACKETS I 1 I ALL THE LEADING MAKERS. %f N n Restringing a Speciality Yi181 words
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