The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 June 1931
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Title Section18 1931-06-20 1 The Singapore FreePress No< 13.367. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. SATURDAY, JUNE, 20, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article511 1931-06-20 1 Mr. Baldwin, dealing with the Indian problem m a speech at Malvern, said safeguards were essential Page 11. The Nautilus is engaged m an epic battle with the elements m her determination to cross the Atlantic by her own resources —Page 11. It is denied that the511 words
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Article1336 1931-06-20 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago Libclli Juvenal. At any rate the weather has improved since His Excellency's return. -«< The Topicist has thrown ovorboard kersplosh all the sympathy he had been harbouring for the distressed miner and planter, ever since he saw m his volatile1,336 words
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Advertisement225 1931-06-20 1 KONB SO FRESH AND N0N X SO GOOD AS gIGIA TEA RAFFLES HOTEL J TO-NIGHT I Special Dinner and Dance I (PATRONS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO MAKE g I THEIR RESERVATIONS EARLY) SEA VIEW HOTEL 1 OPEN AIR TALKIES I Saturday, June 20th— "THE DONOVAN AFFAIR." Sunday, June 2Ist— "LOOSE225 words
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Advertisement319 1931-06-20 1 EUROPE HOTEL I "Renowned by Recommendation" Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits, etc. at i I S THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. S i! i TO-NIGHT DINNER and DANCE TO-NIGHT S MENU il j j Hors d'Ocuvre Varies I j TOrtue Claire j I Creme Sport t Dame de Saumon Jolnville319 words
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Advertisement59 1931-06-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS About the new Nash Page 5. Hotel announcements Page 1. Cinema advertisements Page 2. Important auction sales Page 9. The 1931 Morris-Oxford Six Page 4. New Zealand Govt. film display Page 1. Orient to England via America by Dollar Line Page 16. CHRYSLER j LOW UPKEEP j L59 words
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Article90 1931-06-20 2 Riot Between Chinese and Gurkhas Rangoon, June 8. News has been received that on the night of June 4th-sth, a riot occurred at Bawdwin between some Chinese and Gurkha employees of the Burma Corporation, necessitating police Interference. The police opened fire on the rioters, resulting m90 words
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Article84 1931-06-20 2 Eight Killed at Village 30 Miles from Allahabad Allahabad, Jane 8. An unconfirmed report has been received here of a clash between the Zemindars (landlords) and tenants of the village of Bhatwaria 30 miles from Allahabad, last night, m connexion with the realization of rent. Eight84 words
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Advertisement276 1931-06-20 2 Rapid Service J Excellent Cuisine j I Charming Surroundings I These Three Features of the J JCAPITOL! Restaurant j j make DINING m Town j a pleasure J Arrange your next dinner, party 1 1 m our "PALM COURT" J J Singapore's most exclusive Rendezvous t I 1 FOR TABLE276 words
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Advertisement128 1931-06-20 2 I Victoria Memorial Hall TO-MORROW, SUNDAY, at 930 p.m. POSITIVELY THE ONLY PERFORMANCE TWO GREAT STARS IN JOINT SONG RECITAL TOTI DAL MONTE World Famous Italian Coloratura Soprano AND EHZO de MURO LOMANTO Celebrated Lyric Tenor. I BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLE'S $4, $2 and $1. MATINEE JO-DAY Children Half128 words
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Advertisement252 1931-06-20 2 HeC^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 I TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 1 1 1 MATINEES: TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW AT i> M J Children Half Price. THE SWANKIEST OF MODERN MARKIM;*- i COMEDIES IN A BRILLIANT SETTING I JEANETTE I! MACDONALD I EDMUND LOWE j j ROLAND YOUNG M» TXT I DON'T BET I252 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous323 1931-06-20 2 THE WEEK Saturday. 20th. High Water, 00.09. 9.6 ft., 13.57, 8.1 ft. Diocesan Conference 9.30 a.m. Cricket: 8.8. and I. vs. Merchants, at S.C.C; p.S. and L. vs. Gloucester Regt., at Tanglin Indian Assocn. vs. S.C.C Etceteras; United Enginees vs. S.C.R.C Football: Malaya Cup: Johore vs. Negri Sembilan. at Muar:323 words
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Article682 1931-06-20 3 PRESS CONTROVERSY Sin Chew Jit Poh Apologises [By Our Chinese Correspondent] As regards the protest of local Hokkien Chinese against an article entitled "A Ccmmem on Political and Military Affairs of Fukien for Last Two Years" and published m the Second Year-book (1930) of <he Sin682 words
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Article42 1931-06-20 3 Mr. D C Watherston. ADO.. Kualu Kangs-.r, who has been 111, it is believed from Japanese river fever, is stated to be making satisfactory progress. Mr. J. E. Kempe, DO., Kuala Kangsar, who had contracted the same fever, is now quite well.42 words
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Article112 1931-06-20 3 Chinese Fined for Cruelty to a Monkey When a Chinese claimed trial before the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. G. E. Clayton) yesterday on a charge of cruelty to a monkey, an European, at whose instance the accused was arrested, said the animal wa« being dragged along the112 words
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Advertisement390 1931-06-20 3 Hf H^ §1111 Vr-^^^>^^^||yM|^^^^^^B|^; t^^^ ii filiiifliM A NEW screen personality Marlenc Dietrich brings to the screen a y ranioimt Pictures are pre- W personality that fas mates,i nates, and which intr beauty and 'exotic person- lieighis of stardom. ality will electrify all who come Remember the name under her390 words
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Advertisement174 1931-06-20 3 Cost never has and never shall govern I "TRIUMPH" Equipment and Finish. I vi \iiSßlj^ £t* I But the REDUCTIONS we now offer on all stock models make THE I WORLD'S FINEST SMALL CAR the best bargain of the day. Let us I tell you about them. I I UNITED174 words
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Article3037 1931-06-20 4 THEORIES Delta District Not Finally Stable The latest edition of the "Records of the Geological Survey of India" contains some interesting details of earthquakes m India and Burma m 1930. For the first time a connected view is given of the relations of the Swa,3,037 words
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Advertisement404 1931-06-20 4 MORRIS-OXFORD SIM Has the Reliability, Comfort and Performance of a car m a much higher Price-Class. TOR 1931 the 15 h.p. MORRIS OXFORD SIX offers the finest value antong the lower priced 6-cylinder cars. The coach-work has heen improved and the interior is designed«___a_Maßß— for even more comfort and luxury.404 words
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Advertisement7 1931-06-20 4 fc»^ bronchitis 7*V *F/J f Pep» 10-ii«\7 words
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Article1203 1931-06-20 5 BEGIN TOO LATE Failure to Acquire Road Sense Ever since I divided all drircrs into categories of sheep and goats, and put women drivers firmly among the goats. I have been having a most eventful time of it, writes W. A. Darlington. Never a dull day.1,203 words
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Advertisement341 1931-06-20 5 CHEVROLET Special Phaeton The kind ot car you're to own at a 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. The proved341 words
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Advertisement290 1931-06-20 5 I POLO GROUND, BALESTIER ROAD I Saturday, July 4th. I St. Andrew's Cathedral Fair 2.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. I 1 I RIDING GYMKANA— CABARET I TEA AND SIDESHOWS S I lit iM W^Mm DIRECTORS |9V^^^^^HB|H I DECIDE I VIENTLEMEN, my recommendation that we stand- ardize on Nash cars for290 words
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Miscellaneous534 1931-06-20 5 CHURCH SERVICES ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 6.50 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil). No Sunday School. 11 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese). 5.30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday,534 words
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Article, Illustration1059 1931-06-20 6 FILM NOTES A Star's Re- Ascent Film of Malaya New Zealand Film i Pavilion Plans Coming Attractions. (By Our Film Correspondent) FstelJc Taylor's ComebacK Ol Cmumon the Radio picture tlun ends] its season at the Capitol to-night. he»e j s on- 1 point ol Interest1,059 words
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Article, Illustration891 1931-06-20 6 Detail, Important Detail Small Things m Making Pictures That Count I j (Special to the Free Press) IT is the small things, m the making of ■mrtlbn pictures, that take the time. Scenes that are but flashes m a production often require more time and effort than entire sequences, the891 words
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Article, Illustration1129 1931-06-20 6 IVAN SHARP - New Bowlers Wanted England Relying on the Veterans IVAN SHARP OUR CRICKET SPECIAL s (By WITH the first class season ..:ow -fairly gade way as I write, it is' perhaps opportune to tak a glance at cur stock from the Standpoint 0 the future international tour. To be candid the1,129 words
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Article37 1931-06-20 6 rw Iforfc I'""' I Another Hollywood *om*nce I the announcement tint Mi^ Dot I a York-hire girl, la engaged I I Horace Hough, who declan tint I Dorothy "as soon as I haw enoiu H37 words
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427 1931-06-20 7 HUSBAND ANp WIFE So They Went to London to Set Off A husband and wife sat at breakfast m thtit home m Ridgeway, New Jersey, U.S., one morning about three months ago. "Why don't we do something asked til* wife. "Why not P"427 words
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Article220 1931-06-20 7 Many Very 111 m Channel Storm The 700 pilgrims who have been visiting Lourdes arrived back m England after a terrible Channel crossing. At least 500 of the party were very ill when their boat. Engadine. arrived. Waves broke over the vessel for practically the whole of the220 words
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Article122 1931-06-20 7 18 Passengers In A Blazing Plane Baltimore, May 16. Eighteen passengers scrambled madly out of a three-engined passenger 'plane which caught fire while 1,500 feet up to-day, when the pilot at last managed to bring it safely to land. The women passengers were almost fainting with terror122 words
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Article76 1931-06-20 7 2,700,000 Passengers, 608 Lives Lost Washington. During last year 608 persons, including piloLs, passengers, crews and ethers, were killed m civil flying operations m the United States. Of these, thirty-two persons, including eight pilots and twenty-four passengers perished m accidents on regular lines, the others being76 words
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Article17 1931-06-20 7 Bow husband: I bad to pawn my wife's wedding ring, which is not an. aid to peace.17 words
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Advertisement597 1931-06-20 7 1 4^H i^i^iW. mr -JHF^L^^F^j^i V vbP"' I m Sb^^Bßj fan taka x> v -m/ veil I laivc Nj^ JK/ his peg with any man —Hitherto "Martyrdom to touch it." Here* another firm believer m Kruschen ffoni a fair trial— -ti." little daily dot*." Head his brought an altogether new597 words
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Advertisement264 1931-06-20 7 Excellent! mSm Flavour— 9Bw''^' '^xPv''' '^t. ..>:•'.':: '■■'■■'^fU rf^ JHr Your throat I PURE TOBACCO Natural CORK-TIP iiP^^Ss. Finest imported matured Vir- Guaranteed natural cork of fmj%^ "w\ I ginia tobacco guaranteed pure the finest possible texture and I I and absolutely free irom adul- providing a teration of any264 words
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Article1190 1931-06-20 8 MODERN PHYSICS PUZZLE Doubts About Cause and Effect Professor E. Schroedinger, who has given the following interview to The Observer, is one of the most brilliant of the younger school of physicists. His most notable work has been connected with the quantum theory and the development1,190 words
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Article82 1931-06-20 8 Programme of Drills up to and for week endIng June 21st, 1931. Saturday, 20th 2.00 p.m. Bukit Timah Range, S.R.A. (v); Farrer Range "A" (M.G.) Coy. 2.30 p.m. Drill Hall Ist Bn. Sig. Sec, Signal Reconnaissance. 4.00 p.m. Changi Camp Eur. M.G. Platoon. "D" (Eurasian) Coy. Sunday,82 words
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Article64 1931-06-20 8 A French MathematfcfauM Invention I\triv lunc The well-known mathcm:tu< rain, Professor m Clermont Pen sity, claims to have invent.. sinkable b-t,. After six MOOtha the French Ministry of Main.' support the venture m ever\ test will be made on JtiM when the boat will be with torpedoes64 words
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Article46 1931-06-20 8 Implacable Fnn«' Opposition r i If Germany is cherishing the Young Reparations Ptar encounter implncablr I' M. Briand. the Ftclear m the Chnmbtr of dealing with the CHtaj» He added that Franc I suited, but "you may DC sunlet myself be canted BWI46 words
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Article22 1931-06-20 8 Man at Wet London: My m i "You've got to make a hOB and th<« 1 IDC hit DM on the 122 words
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Advertisement294 1931-06-20 8 ITALASIA Ltd. FI AX CON CESSIONAIRES Beg to Announce the following Reductions m Prices of Fiat Cars from June Ist OLD PRICE NEW PRICE Model 514 2 Seater 1685 1625 Tourer De Luxe 1750 1650 Tourer Extra j $lm j 725 M 99 De Luxe I Saloon Extra c 9Kn294 words
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Advertisement160 1931-06-20 8 Mellin's has m ul e -^^N^ a new baby of X.-.s&T M :M»'W^ **S- S^*T.-.-»: >>: •<• i **M<ntM&& .:>. Bright-eyed, sturdy-limbed, l your little one because and putting on weight mixed as directed, it t()r steadily week by week. tains the same vital nourish Mellin's Food has done ment160 words
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Advertisement472 1931-06-20 9 BUSINESS CARDS. BY H \UGENT BUCKERIDGE HUb(^t Claae Work— Lowest Rates J4IQLAW BUILDING— Phone 789 K. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. \,,c. 1 3. IVnhas Road, ff ivender Street Phone 6075. DOM WEAR A TRUSS! Oie Brook* Rupture Appd£. *P ringS dUT W^^ j| BS part together |Cj Jr472 words
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Advertisement624 1931-06-20 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDEftS. NOTICE is hereby given ihat tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may te obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices Supply of Carts, Bullocks and Drivers (or 1-ton lorries with drivers) for removal of materials624 words
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Advertisement703 1931-06-20 9 NOTICE& NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all ere- ditors and persons having claims against the estate of Anne Caroline Bauxngarten, late of No. 276 River Valley Road, Singapore, deceased, who died on the 24th day of November, 1930, are required to send particulars m writing of their claims to703 words
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Advertisement532 1931-06-20 9 (irritability, listleseneety stomach troubles, sleeplessness). Nerve-weakness causes bad transmission of the nerve impulses and may result m the irregular STOMACH TROUBLES functioning of almost every organ of the body. UBua i ly due to Irritable nerves, digestive troubles, stomach pains, neBB ol the r.ervet sleeplessness— all these different complaints are532 words
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Advertisement620 1931-06-20 9 BY ORDER OF THE OFFICIAL RECEIVER. I RE THE PULAU BULANG RUBBER PRODUCE CO., LTD. 1 (In Liquidation). AUCTION SALE I OF ALL THE ASSETS OF THE PULAU BULANG RUBBER AND PRODUCE CO., LTD. (In Liquidation). AT MESSRS. CHEONG KOON SENG COS SALE-ROOM, NO. 30 CHULIA STREET, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY620 words
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836 1931-06-20 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1931. THE KUALA LUMPUR CABAL The memorandum on the subject of rubber control which the "General Purposes Committee" at Kuala Lumpur forwarded to Government this week is m some ways a curious example of public activity. The Committee itself evolved m a rather mysterious836 words
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Article311 1931-06-20 10 Mr. H. Weisberg, M.C.S., has been appointed Secretary of the Malayan Communications Board. Mr. A. B. Jordan, M.C.S., is to act as Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Straits Settlements, with effect from the 19th June, 1931, inclusive. Mrs. M. Winter has been appointed as Lady Assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore, with311 words
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Article464 1931-06-20 10 MOULANA ALEEM'S WORK Establishment of Missionary Society [By Our Muslim Correspondent The first time Moulana Abdul Aleem. th? Muslim missionary, came here ab^ut three years ago, he helped to found a monthly magazine, m English, called the Real Islam, for the dissemination of the real and464 words
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Article217 1931-06-20 10 The Back-Seat Theory To the Editor. Sir With regard to your editorial under the heading 'The Backseat" Theory," m which our letter to you published on the same date is described as "entirely unsatisfactory," we are instructed by our Committee to say that there would seem217 words
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Article127 1931-06-20 10 To the Editor, Sir In Mr. A. V. Fernanda's letter regarding "British Salesmanship." which appeared In your issue dated June 17th, reference is made to the need for the appointment of a British Trade Commissioner to Malaya. May I respectfully point out to your correspondent, and to others127 words
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Article44 1931-06-20 10 The following gentlemen h/we been duly elected to be the Bar Committee for the Settlement of Singapore:— Messrs. Roland St. J. Braddell. Howell D. Mundell, Richard Williamson, J. C. Cobbett, K. K. OConnoi. T. C. Spenser Wilkinson, C. H. Withers-Payne (Secretary).44 words
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Article43 1931-06-20 10 His Majesty the King has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Honourable Mr. James Robertson to be temporarily a Nominated Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements during the absence on leave of the Honourable Mr a Fe«.43 words
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THE STORY OF A FAILED CHOP
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Article587 1931-06-20 10 Novel totfai P|, off The public examination g| Qy Chua Gee Gay was held a a'Beckett Terrell yesterday iftenJ! J '**> Supreme Court. tin Mr. Taylor explained that the m sleeping partner of a concern etllti c h Ton* Kuat, the other two p.rtn^u^ 7 absconded when the587 words
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Article123 1931-06-20 10 The public examination < r I.im V k H.» was held yesterday afternoon before Mr. Jastice a'Beckett Terrell m the Supreme Court. Mr. Tudor conducted the MM <>n behalf of the Official Assignee. Lim Yok Hua said that he lived at No. 8 Upper Serangoon Road123 words
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Article119 1931-06-20 10 Saturday Juiif 20th Before the Acting Chief Justice at '0 %M Criminal Appeals. Before Mr. Justice a'Beckett TYrnll m Second Court at 10.30 a.m.: Tans Thye Hadjee Manjoor Sahib Maricar I Tamby Keechee. Before Mr. Justice Paljjrave Simpson m tl Bar Rocm at 1030 a.m.:— S inimii bers.119 words
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Article124 1931-06-20 10 A very excellent response is »>• the request for help at the oHi< i the New Organ, and the Comni: satisfied with the progress made They would like to point out. people who have had cards .shouM without delay. Another list of B* rapidly growing, and124 words
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Advertisement272 1931-06-20 10 A Revelation m Ice Chests EVERY ONLY BOTTLE I i 2fa2i2 1 ■r 5 CENTS OF ICE ICY-COLD I A DAY NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai) 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. BY SPECIAL »s£ -'jL H.M.272 words
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Advertisement85 1931-06-20 10 j 1 j |*gaajj I j i i I iiipurtliPHwi "AN ACTOR IS NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN," reads a news item. That is why so many of them keep putting it off. It is easy to learn the value of a "G AFLAC" ACCIDENT POLICY. Just ask someone who85 words
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Article185 1931-06-20 11 BARD WORK AHEAD The Necessity for Safeguards MX BALDWIN'S SPEECH Br it. b Radio Official Service) Rujfby. June 19. v- the Indian problem m a speech gajvern last night, Mr. Stanley Baldwin d conference, which is to re-assemble m m ty>r. would carry on the discussions more185 words
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Article89 1931-06-20 11 Determined to Lecture m Home (Reuter's Service] Rome, June 19. authoritative addendum to the Foreign 1 that Dr. Marie Stopes has been to Italy to lecture under the chairman>lini on constructive birth-control n ridiculous to suggest that Lnvn given to anybody to 'iis> ntrol information m Italy,'89 words
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Article87 1931-06-20 11 Loss to Aviation and Sport [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. June 19. Mv, Sicle O'Brien, the well-known aird a woman companion, Mrs. Gordon were burned to death last night when plane m which they were flying ved m a hayfleld adjoining the landing near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Miss87 words
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Article59 1931-06-20 11 Wreck of French Steamer Located [Renter's Service"! St. Nazaire, June 19. located the wreck of the St. Pkencta .steamer which sajik durIJte resulting m the loss of nearly 500 subsequently descended and found on its side, but th°y were unthe hull. They saw no bodies. eyed that59 words
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Article52 1931-06-20 11 MUioo Collected m London for Hospitals I British Radio Official Service] Rug-by, June 19. and Greater London £50,000 was "spitals on Alexandra Rose Day. f rtreel sales ot artificial roses and The amount aimed at was| day was not favourable for > rain. The record sum collected "M*52 words
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Article65 1931-06-20 11 k *ord Twice Broken at Isle of Man 1 Radio— Official Service] ii 4( Eusby, June 19. the second lap m the Senior »y motor cycle race m the Isle lay at an average speed of 79.92 lr J H. Simpson, on a Norton 1 Wished a65 words
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Article20 1931-06-20 11 Saf < Arrival at New York KeuUr's Service 1 ']<>. New York, June 18. X arrived here from Bahia to-day.20 words
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222 1931-06-20 11 FRENCH INTEREST Invitation from Government Denied [Reuter's Service] London, Jane 19. The fact that the United States Secretary to the Treasury, Mr. Mellon, yesterday visited successively Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald. Mr A Henderson and Mr. Montague Norman, has strengthened the scepticism that Mr. Mellon's visit222 words
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Article81 1931-06-20 11 Anniversary of Founding of Bangkok {FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT} Bangkok, June 19. In connection with the 150 th anniversary of the founding of the capital. Bangkok, next April, the King has instructed the Regent to prepare a list of prisoners serving sentences m the gaols deserving of81 words
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Article59 1931-06-20 11 Under 20 Feet of Water and Mud [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, June 19. A diver is trapped under 20 feet of water and mud at the new Ford factory on the Thames, at Dagenham. He was sucked under by a caisson. Desperate attempts to rescue him59 words
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Article25 1931-06-20 11 Honoured by Harvard University [Reuter's Service] Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 19. Harvard University has conferred a Doctorate of Laws on Sir Arthur Salter.25 words
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Article26 1931-06-20 11 Studio Tragedy m Kensington [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Lcndon. June 19. George Bealby, the actor, has been shot m his studio at Kensington.26 words
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Article244 1931-06-20 11 Opposing Parties Clash at Elections Manila, June 3. Although yesterday's general elections m the Philippine Islands are described as the most peaceful and orderly m many years dispatches arriving here to-day told of several clashes. At Cagayan there was one fatal stabbing. On the outskirts of Manila 600244 words
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Article21 1931-06-20 11 [Reuter's Service J Washington, Jane 19. The death has occurred of Mrs. John Hay Shammond.21 words
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Article123 1931-06-20 11 THE NAUTILUS Determined to Cross the Atlantic THE SMALL "SPECK" [Reuter's Service] London, lone 18. The News-Chronicle announces that the Admiralty has offered to assist Sir Hubert Wilkins repair the Nautilus at Plymouth. Washington, Jane 19. An epic battle against the elements is proceeding m the123 words
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Article257 1931-06-20 11 Exempted from Assessment for Year CProm Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jane 19. The controversy over the right of Unofflclals to discuss the petition of Pinji squatters, complaining of excessive assessment, sent to the Chairman of the Sanitary Board had a sequel at the June meeting of the Board,257 words
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Article329 1931-06-20 11 American Negro Holds Cameraman Ticket Boston, Mass, June 3. Joseph Kennedy, a Jamaica negro who now resides m Boston, is the holder of the ticket, on Cameronlan, the Derby winner, m the Irish Free States hospitals sweepstake. At the time the Derby was run. Kennedy's worldly possessions totalled329 words
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Article86 1931-06-20 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, June 19. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £103 ***** (£101%). Forward £105 516 (£103%). The market is easy. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows:86 words
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Article178 1931-06-20 11 ANOMOLIES TO CEASE Four Classes of Workers Affected [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Jane 19. The text was published to-day of the Unemployment Insurance Bill, designed to deal with certain anomalies m the operation of the Unemployment Insurance Acts and to provide for facilitating the removal178 words
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Article417 1931-06-20 11 General Li Chung-yen's Optimism Canton, June 10. Judging by the concentration of forces, preparation of extensive trenches between Swatow and Canton and assignments of gunboats and aeroplanes, the Government will be content to fight a defensive war along the East River. General Chan Chai-tong is planning to417 words
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Article175 1931-06-20 11 Sarton-Lambert The marriage took .place at th? Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, yesterday morning, of Mr. Hubert Sarton, Belgian Consul m Singapore, and manager of the Credit Foncier d'Ex-treme-Orient, and Mme. Lily Lambert. The Rev. Father P. Ruaudel conducted the service which was fully choral and Rev.175 words
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Article100 1931-06-20 11 The death took place at the General Hospital, Penang, on Wednesday morning of Duncan Dare, an assistant on Pertain Estate, Province Wellesley. Deceased was a very keen footballer and played full back for the Bertam Estate side which recently won the championship or the Bukit Mertajam League. Of a genial100 words
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Advertisement228 1931-06-20 11 I Sauce Boat Toast Racks I STEPPING STONES TO A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED TABLE f No. 4335 C. S Case of 1 Boat PRICE $25.00 2 i 2 Boats n 47.50 S j CAPACITY J/4 PINT. S j A boat of gleaming silver a lovely receptacle for your sauces No. 5605A.228 words
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Article277 1931-06-20 12 INDIGNANT GIRLS How African Tribal Fighting Originated QUIET NOW RESTORED [Reuters Service] Durban, June 18. Seventeen natives were killed and as many wounded m the tribal fighting previously reported. The trouble has now died down. The Hlongwas have agreed to let the law take Its course277 words
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Article140 1931-06-20 12 ord MacMillan and the Banks Reuters Service] London, June 18. The Daily Herald forecast of the report of the Coaanittee of Finance and Industry is declared by Lord MacMillan to be "entirely unauthorised and a complete travesty of the contents of the report." [An cirlier message stated:140 words
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Article76 1931-06-20 12 Shipment to England Authorised (RcuteT's Service) Canberra, June 18. The Senate passed the Bill authorising the shipment of gold, which is thus enacted. [An earlier message stated With only two dissentients the House of Representatives passed the Bill to ship £5.000.000 of gold to London to meet immediate76 words
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Article98 1931-06-20 12 Baronet's Daughter Killed Router's Service] London, Jane 18. The famous airwoman. Miss Sicele O'Brien, and her woman passenger, (who is not yet identified) were incinerated when the light plane m which they were flying crashed and burst into flames near Hatfield. j Miss O'Brien is the daughter98 words
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Article81 1931-06-20 12 Building of New Cruiser to be Suspended f Reute; > Service i Paris, Jane 18. A lcng debate m the Chamber on the 1931 Naval Building Bill, (including a 23,000 ton' cruiser counter to the new German Deutsch- land) finally resulted m the adoption of the) Bill brt81 words
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Article41 1931-06-20 12 Another Attempt to Fly to Peking [ltoytfi*i Service] Warsaw. June 18. A message from Maicow states that Miss Amy Johnson ha* advised the authorities that she intends to attempt the London-Peking flight again at the beginning of July.41 words
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Article590 1931-06-20 12 THE MISSING MEN Singapore Relief Fund The full list of the victims of the disaster to the British submarine Poseidon m the vicinity of Wei Hal Wei recently are now available. Two of the men who succeeded m escaping from the submarine by means of tlie i590 words
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Article270 1931-06-20 12 I British Advance Should Aid Stability I British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, June 18. The news that the Bank of England had made an interim advance of 150,000,000 schillings to the Austrian National Bank, pending the completion of the negotiations for an international loan to the270 words
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Article70 1931-06-20 12 Death of Former Colonial j Governor I [British Radio Official Service] Ruffby, Jane 18. The death is announced of Sir George Haddon-Smith, aged 69. the former Governor of Bahamas and the Windward Islands. He was Acting Governor of Gambia Colony for a short time and was, for70 words
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Article2886 1931-06-20 12 Frenchman on Trial "ALL EUROPEANS ARE CALLED IMPERIALISTS" —A MALAY Txie trial of a young Frenchman, whose name was given as Serge Lefranc, and fifteen Chinese, including a young Cantonese woman, on charges of being connected with associated organisations of the Malayan Communist Party, a society which2,886 words
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Article107 1931-06-20 12 LEGAL DIFFICULTIES The Operation of Jersey Law (Reuter's Service] London, Jane 19. Legal circles are debating the question of the validity of the will of the late Lord Trent, who left his entire estate, between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000, to his wife, who is a Jersey woman. In107 words
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Article45 1931-06-20 12 To be Paid Next Month [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Jane 18. The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald) has accepted the invitation of the German Chancellor (Dr. Braening) and of the German Foreign Minister (Dr. Curtius) to visit Berlin on July 17.45 words
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Article290 1931-06-20 12 THE MORATORn M Extension to End of v Probable ar FURTHER S( HKM X f Renter's ServioThe likelihood of the cooUj l! I.M.S.P. moratorium for a fci s indicated m the terms of U )f arrangement between the EUfAj iebenture stockholders and the reference shareholders. The290 words
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Article100 1931-06-20 12 Question of Provincial Conferences I British Radio Official S-rvirri Rushy. Junr m In the House of Commons asked whether a determining details of provincial const ituti m India, it is proposed to hold conferences of representatives of the interests affected m each province separately, the Secret ary for100 words
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Article51 1931-06-20 12 Penalties Imposed b| Kaira Panchayat Brrsad. Junr The Panchayat (an unofficial of 22 villages m the Kair; DMrM ha.village officials, as well as i* :i amounts, equivalent m certain I M yar's pay, for payincr ln.d nvpnuc In one ca^.e a whole village was MM51 words
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Article134 1931-06-20 12 Kinta Sanitary Board Decision j I From Our Own Done |p< :h. Junf IS A sequel to the abolition of brothrfi much of the t'me of ttM mon'h v the Kinta Sanitary Board, vhen brought up the question of I Mr. Kidd Stated it was system134 words
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Article122 1931-06-20 12 The following have 808 Cathedral Fair with tbefl age:— His Excellency the o©l lency the General OHicer I Bishop of Singapore; the Hoc Justice; the Hon. the Acting O and the Pre ident of the M sioners. Everyone, it Ls bo( date— Saturday. July 4tl. numerous122 words
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Article263 1931-06-20 13 Annual Sports and Games On Wednesday afternoon the annual sports of Pearl's Hill School were held m the Hall of the School m the presence of many interested spectators; and the Headmistress, Mrs. A. L. Bishop, with her staff, have yet another successful and enjoyable Sports Day263 words
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Article62 1931-06-20 13 A Depressing Half Year The half-yearly general meeting will be held on June 27 at the Racecourse, Kuala Lumpur. The accounts show a loss on Profit and Loss account of $2,937. The balance from meeting account was only $3,124. Tctalisator and sweep profits totalled $65,000 only, whilst-62 words
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Article125 1931-06-20 13 Pym to Play for Yeovil [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 21. Dick Pym, the English international goalkeeper who figured m two' Cup Finals at Wembley for Bolton Wanderers, has accepted terms to play for Yeovil and Petters United next season. Crewe Alexandra have signed Weale,125 words
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106 1931-06-20 13 The first tennis tournament of Raffles Institution was concluded on Wednesday, when the singles finals was played on the School court. After a well-played game Roy Lewis beat Quek Kirn Guan 6 2, 6 l. The doubles final had been played previously and had resulted106 words
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Article67 1931-06-20 13 The following team has been selected to represent Penang against Kedah to be played at Alor Star on Saturday: E. Walker; Khaw Bian Thong and Chee Huck Boo; O. G. Mydin, Lim Kirn Chooi and Lee Seng Kee; F. Ismail; James Embury. Abdul Rahman, Cheang Pook Khoon,67 words
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Article34 1931-06-20 13 i Reuter s Service I New York, June 18. Latest baseball results are as follow NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 0. Brooklyn 2. AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia 4, Cleveland 2. Washington 8, St. Louis 7.34 words
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Article82 1931-06-20 13 A reduction m the salaries of S. R. A. officials is likely, according to a circular sent out to the various racing clubs m Malaya. It is learnt that the Perak Turf Club notified the S. R. A. that at the next meeting they would propose a 20 per cent,82 words
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Article181 1931-06-20 13 Coaching Engagement at Eton Wilfred Paytcn, who has* accepted a coaching engagement at Eton, is one of the veterans of Notts who, with Georgs Gunn, was a member of the side that won the Championship as far back as 1907. Although m his fiftieth year, he is still181 words
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Article134 1931-06-20 13 Native and International 200 Metres Time Beaten Tokyo, May 3J. Takanori Yoshioka. who yesterday broke the 100 metres Japanese record, to-day broke both the Japanese and the international records for the 200 metres. His time was 21 3; 10 sec. (The world record of 20 3*5 sec.134 words
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Article138 1931-06-20 13 A Hint from a Durham Match It would be interesting to know (says an Observer Correspondent) if the Test triumvirate intend to tread unexplored paths m their search for fresh talent. If so, they might make a note of what happened at Sunderland when Mr. H. D. G.138 words
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Article85 1931-06-20 13 Tokyo, June 1. The team of Californian University lawn tennis is due at Yokohama to-morrow by the N.Y.K. liner Shunyo Mara. The team will play a series of matches with the different Japanese teams, the first tournament taking place on June 6 with the Keio University players.85 words
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Article63 1931-06-20 13 To be Used m All Matches This Season Sydney. May 18. By a two-to-one majority, the New South Wales Cricket Association at Mi meeting tonight adopted the larger wicket for i\se m all matches during the coming season. During the course of the meeting it was63 words
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Article22 1931-06-20 13 The annual athletic sports, drill and boxing diplay of Outram School will take place on July 25th. at the Anson Road Stadium.22 words
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Advertisement373 1931-06-20 13 D.DD. Prescription is an infHllihle remedy for Eczema psoriasis. Bad Leg, Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, RingUJ rm. Dhobies Itch, or other skin trouble. SaXes do the work— they simply clog the pores. D.D.D. is i -icy, smelly olfctment, but a golden licjuid wash which itothe pores, washes out thedisease nna373 words
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Advertisement541 1931-06-20 14 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. LINE PASSENGrat AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA FOKTB AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. n TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. sa CITY OF HALIFAX HOMEWARDS. CITY OF BATAVIA Por Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg June SO CAIY OF BWAMSBA *or Bane, London,541 words
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Advertisement561 1931-06-20 14 ]P. &> O. 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. 1931. RAWALPINDI 17 000 •SOMALI 6 500 June 22 KARMALA561 words
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Advertisement622 1931-06-20 15 :ssz s s terukuni maru t s- s 8 May omit Rotterdam. TO LIVERPOOL daK SucZl Fort Said Izmid Istamboul. Piraeus, Genoa TO HAMBURG^ I^^^ ***** S TO^SlS 1 FRANCE' Rdam Und J^ 1A rtOM BONG HONG, via SHANGHAI. KOBE. YOKOHAMA AND HONOLULU Sailing from Hong Konf. T. 17.500 June622 words
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Advertisement500 1931-06-20 15 f& 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 Aug 4 Pres. Van Buren July500 words
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Advertisement833 1931-06-20 15 K. P. M. I KONINRLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I [ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA (Incorporated In Holland.) ONHKR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451. with sub-connections to— Passage. Freights, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desk. iMpPMMattaH m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and p-naiup of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL833 words
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Article116 1931-06-20 16 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive Main Wharf (Entrance Gate S.) Josefina. Venezia L. 16; Kinta 13; Afrika 11; Kuala 9; Gleniffer 7. Gmpire Dock (Entrance Gate 3.) Cassel 33; Steel Navigator 37; Selangor 39. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4). Neleus 46; Silveryew 48.116 words
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Article581 1931-06-20 16 Foreign Ships Threatened With Boycott Angered at a rumoured reduction In freight rates by foreign shipping companies operating along the Upper Yangtsze, Chinese shipping interests have launched a concerted movement to secure the effective boycotting of all foreign vessels. It is reported that the Chinese companies have been581 words
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Article250 1931-06-20 16 Cruisers for South America The Admiralty announce that it has been decided that two of the cruisers of the American and West Indies Squadron shall form a South American Division under a Commodore 2nd Class. These vessels will cruise m South American waters, but will rejoin the main250 words
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Advertisement496 1931-06-20 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 6.8. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] sj marella to one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de496 words
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Advertisement567 1931-06-20 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. nc dnoorpoTstod m UJJL) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW TORE SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERYEW In Port June 22 MJ3. SILVERCYPRESS July 7 July 13 A '*g 18 MB. BILVERWALNUT July 31 July y? For rates and particulars please567 words
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Miscellaneous33 1931-06-20 16 VESSELS ARRIVED Atlanta City, Ame. 3450, from Mobile 19, for Calcutta unc. Nam Yong, Brit. 769, from Batavia 19, for Batavia 19. Hua Tong, Brit. 109, from Malacca 19, for Muar, Malacca 20.33 words
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Miscellaneous93 1931-06-20 16 Fingal, Nor. 1244. from Kota Baroe 19, for Kota Baroe 21. Pangkor, Brit. 687, from Malacca 19, for Malacca 20. Baloeran, Dut. *****, from Sourabaya 19, for Rotterdam 19. Saarbruecken, Ger. 5385, from Hamburg 19, for Manila 19. Josifina, Dut. 1167, from Balik Papan 19, for Dock 19. Op Ten93 words
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Article123 1931-06-20 17 u.ior Bibby on the Shipping Outlook -irrost «rshin\ the latest and largest 3 ibby Lin<- «>f motor vessels, has just her But u *n *'eeks' trip to Egypt. o^h.:. and the raits Settle- slightly toner than her sister ships, „mn. *ii': >n for 186 Passengers, and123 words
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Article273 1931-06-20 17 Nearly 600 Ib. Taken From Two Steamers Several hundred pounds of heroin was seized by the Shanghai Customs authorities on board the Java-China-Japan Line steamer Oemma and the N.Y.K. steamer Durban Maru. which arrived m port from Europe. These combined seizures constitute one of the largest heroin273 words
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Article122 1931-06-20 17 I inolirs Only to Chinese Registered I Ships I Marine officers serving on I Mt vill be interested to learn the I ruling on the Order coming I J :iy Ist. under which foreign I iired to hold a Chinese I I i nuiLsh captain of122 words
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Article99 1931-06-20 17 A Ships Captain Fined $250 was imposed on Capt. D. of the Tai Lee, who was c Commdr. No will at the Hong Marine Court for allowing his ship to be submerge m salt water the of the disc A G. Cooke. of the Boarding Depart who prosecuted,99 words
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Article92 1931-06-20 17 17-Year-Old Fourth Mate m American Line Durban. voman ship's officer to visit DurAustralia on board the 5.428-lcn City. l Toria Pinckney. the 17-ypar-old Mr V. H. Pinckney, President of i Line. She has signed on as Her home is at Oakland. Cali- has only just left college,92 words
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Article69 1931-06-20 17 r uns Mounted on Banks of Yangtze Hankow, Jure 6. bat Tuan Teh-chang. an ally I Communist leader Ho Lung, of the Hung Lake district and tared the town of Ta-shi-tao. mk. where he is mounting guns hipping. His army is estinber 10.000 men, who are all69 words
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Article82 1931-06-20 17 m id at the half yearly meetVK. on May 29th. at Tokyo i earnings after deducting ex- past half-year amounts to 44 22 Provisions have been made: -r th e fie etand Yen 4.540,504.18 During the Insurance premtinf to Yen JWUI ban been paid l »rate82 words
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Article233 1931-06-20 17 Construction of Texaco's Latest Tanker The M. V. La Estrella Texaco, recently constructed by the Taikoo Dockyard and Engineering Company of Hong Kong, to the order of the Texas Company for their coasting service m the i Philippine Islands, has just completed her trail runs with entire satisfaction.233 words
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Article212 1931-06-20 17 Allegation of Overloading and Negligence Charged with negligence and causing the death of approximately 400 persons, the Ta Dai Steamship Company of Shanghai has been made defendant m a case brought against the concern by relatives of victims and survivors of the disaster. The incident dates back212 words
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Article215 1931-06-20 17 Severe Buffeting on Voyage to Melbourne When her rudder chains parted and the dynamo-room was flooded by a heavy sea, the crew of the dredge Sir George Lloyd, which arrived at Wiliamstown (Melbourne) from Bombay, had an exciting experience. The voyage was made m moderate seas until215 words
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Article894 1931-06-20 17 STATEMENT IN COMMONS Title of "Mate" Abolished The recommendations of Admiral Larkens committee on lower-deck promotion to commissioned rank were revealed by Mr. Alexander m the Rouse of Commons. Certain weaknesses m the original "Mate Scheme" have been remedied, and promotion to the highest rank is now894 words
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Article62 1931-06-20 17 The Fairy Plats In the Yangtse River are at last to be dredged by the Chinese authorities. The Exeter B class 8 Ins. gun cruiser, 8,400 lons, is to cost £1,750,000 before she is finished. Mr. O. O. Steen, Oriental General Manager ,of the Dollar Steamship Line and American 162 words
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Advertisement617 1931-06-20 17 ~~^TXT I S6 NORDDEOTSCHnt I sc^soW /"""nTX CS3 LLOYD I Ay I T^\ v ll|^yf||V (Incorporated to I r> rb undernoted are tbe Companyt intended _-> ANHALT Por Saigon. Yokohama. *v Kobe. Osaka, Mojl and Vladivostock Jon© 14 a-»> mM 5 ISAR For Hong Kong, Shanghti, *nrongii Haintie^s Wotnterlancl*-* Taku617 words
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Article99 1931-06-20 18 The Committee acknowledge with thanks receipt of the following donations: Mr. Eu Tong Seng $1000 Mr. J. H. Pedlow 100 Mr. Scow Poh Leng 100 A Ferak Scout 25 Amon 5 Mrs. Hartley and Mrs. Hatton 10 Mr. G. Huniphri-os 25 Mr. W. Allen 50 Mr. P.99 words
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Article18 1931-06-20 18 WiUesden complainant: Did you come home the »vorse for drink? Defendant: Not the worse for it, thank goodness.18 words
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Article1674 1931-06-20 18 Technical Points Discussed Wanted— a Singapore Station By Our Wireless Correspondent (By Our Wireless Correspondent) A great deal has been said about Singapore's backwardness regarding radio. While Java has gone ahead and catered for its inhabitants Singapore has lagged behind and it speaks volumes for the1,674 words
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Advertisement338 1931-06-20 18 HAD RASH OF WET NATURE 2 YEARS Caused Great Discomfort. Healed by Cuticura. "My son for two years suffered from a rash around his mouth and chin which caused him great discomfort. It was of a wm nature but later scaled over. The irritation caused the child some sleepless nights.338 words
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Advertisement498 1931-06-20 18 BANKING. CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shazceof £6 each £3.000,000 Reserve Fund £4.000,000 Reserve Liability of PiopHetors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 36. p l«hon6gate, r-«^4nn. BLO. 2. Agencies aad Branches: Alor Star Bong Kong Saigon Amrttsar Hollo Semarang498 words
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Advertisement336 1931-06-20 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribe* IJOO.OOO Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fond and Rest 1.666,845 BOARD OP DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrle, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq81r Thomas Catto, Bart. 81r C. C.336 words
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Advertisement315 1931-06-20 18 INSURANCE. THE /o^H\, SOUTH %vvtf c RRITISH \>^^ /y^ dim i ion INSURANCE COMPANY Ll*i Ul FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES L. C. MARGOLIOUTh. Mi: Office: 2, Finlayu>n Orre L PERSONAL ACCIDENT FATAL ACCIDENTS are very<ky p.^^^ HAVE you made provision for the315 words
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Article627 1931-06-20 19 I :i Industry is Rapidly Expanding of rubber goods for 1930 I KM>, a decline of 6 per o\:aoo for 1929. Although towed a downward tendency ul.s were much bcfLer ttM other principal oxrdlng to th? Department price of crude rubber d the selling price of the627 words
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Article496 1931-06-20 19 Successful Research m Bengal How neem oil can be utilized m the manufacture of washing soap has been demonstrated m the chemical laboratory of the Bengal Industries Department. The chief drawback of neem oil is its odour, but experiments have proved that, by a chemical process, this496 words
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Article106 1931-06-20 19 Japan Taking Lead m China Japan has been taking the lead m imports cf paper to China since the silver depression, according to reports emanating frcm Chinese paper merchants. Since the silver decline, prices of British. German and Swiss paper have been rapidly scaring. Japanese paper sealers,106 words
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Article168 1931-06-20 19 The announcement that about 160 acres of c rcr:>d adjoining the waterfront at Nanking 1 ive been set. aside for the development of •rduslrial and commercial entor:ri c es is a reminder that this great city of the Yangtze is much more than the political168 words
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Article80 1931-06-20 19 A loss of £963 is reported by Kajang Rubber Estates for 1930 (against a profit of £9.136 for 1929). which Is deducted from the credit balance of £14.250 brought forward, leaving £13,287 to be carried forward. No dividend is declared (against 10 per cent.). The crop declined from80 words
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Article348 1931-06-20 19 EXCHANGE RATES June 19 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2]3 2732 London, 3 months' sight 2|3 13|16 Londen. 60 days' sight 2|3 25J32 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 3(4 London, demand 23 23 32 London, T. T. 2|3 11J16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand348 words
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69 1931-06-20 19 June 19th. 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Latest Cable :—London Spot sheet 2 1516 d per lb. New York Stx>t Sheet G.cts. 6 per lb. Spot 9'v 9\ Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 9^ 9 1 July 9* s 9%69 words
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Article931 1931-06-20 19 FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Bayers Sellers. Asam Kumbang 18s 21s 6d c.d. Austral Malay 18s 6d 2Cc Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 10s 6d 11s od c.d. Bangrin Tin 11s 12s 3atang Padang ($1) 10 J6 Batu Caves ($1) 25 3C norn Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40931 words
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Article180 1931-06-20 19 Stagpant Locr.l Market Singapore, June 18. The local market has been practically stagnant throughout the week, with prices moving between 9 1 and 9 l -j and closing at 9%. The London market is reported down 1-16 to 3d. this morning, whilst New York is unchanged r.t 6's180 words
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Article110 1931-06-20 19 Changes m Representative Prices [United Press Association] New York. June 18. American Can Common S9'_. Cities Service (Com). 1(H 4 Colombia Gas and Electric 25^ Curtis Wright 2% Electric Bond and Share Corp. 34 > 4 General El?ctric Co. 38 l s General Meter 33 ">110 words
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Article157 1931-06-20 19 LEWIS PEAT'S REPORT Difficult to Do Business Singapore. June 19. With prices m this market continually above export level business is difficult, and the stagnation m the market continues. Malayan statistics published to-day show a total decrease m stocks of 1.577 tons and an output of 34.400 tons This latter157 words
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Article24 1931-06-20 19 Guthrie and Co.. I^uala Lumpur Agents: Teja Malaya (First half June) No. 2 Dredg? 275 pikuls: Temengor (May) 141 pikuls.24 words
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Article98 1931-06-20 19 Rubber Industrial Trust's Debit [FREE PRESS SERVICE— -COPYRIGHT 1 London. June 19. Malacca report for 1930 shows th? company made a profit of £9.891. There to to be carried forward a balance of £53.059. The leport of Rubb?r Industrial Trust for 1030 shows a nett profit of £398 words
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Article133 1931-06-20 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. June 19. Rubber has again sh64 >s Nw York and 1 16 d London, but tin has risen 100 London and s lccalJy. Fractional chans -7 Ukq this now have practically ro rffect on the Share market and quotation.-, ere nominally unchanged. Rubbers: M?ntakabs offer133 words
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Article406 1931-06-20 19 Dutch Growers Want More Statistics The Council of the International Association ror Rubber and Other Cultivations m the Netherlands Indies, m its report to the Dutch Colonial Mmister. comments on the statistics compiled every quarter by the Department of Agriculture m the Netherlands Indies, concerning the native rubber406 words
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Article121 1931-06-20 19 The accounts of the Karak Rubber C< ir)any for 1930 show a loss of £3.577, which, rt ducted from the amount brought m, leave, £L\soB lo be carried forward, no dividend being recommended (against 10 per cent.). The crop harvested during the year was 521.4171 b. (against121 words
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Advertisement74 1931-06-20 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 Assurance m force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore QpFICE ow Jewry n, company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compile, with the BrttUl. Life Assurance Companies Ac. m ever,74 words
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Advertisement79 1931-06-20 19 I IN A.D. 1720. a t (f) (two hundred and eleven peart ago.) si There were no Telegraphs i\ m Cables r Telephones x -«*ud the General k'o>l Office OAd v only just been opened with a very r elementary service. m tfl BUT The Kuyal Exchange Amur- t ance79 words
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Article195 1931-06-20 20 GRAND SALUTE'S RUNNING Well Known Trainer Asked for Explanation I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHTI London, June 18. A sensation was caused m connection with the race for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot on Wednesday, m which Lord Glanely's Grand Salute won by half a length195 words
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Article464 1931-06-20 20 Feirder and Wyatt to Follow Sheffield Example tFREE PRESS F^RVICE— COPYRIGHT I London, June 18. The example set by Beverley Lyon ani Oreenwood, the Gloucestershire and Yorkshire captains,, m the recent match at Sheffield. i«= to be followed by P. G. H. Fender, the Surrey skipper, and R.464 words
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Article54 1931-06-20 20 British Women's Lawn Tennis Victory [British Radio Official Service] Rubi*y, June 18. In the second day's .play of the women's International lawn tonnis match against Prance at Eastbourne to-day Great Britain again won all the singles and doubles matches. During the two days' encounter Great Britain won by54 words
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Article47 1931-06-20 20 Czecho-Slovakia Too Good for Denmark IRouUt's Service) Copenhagen, June 18. In the Davis Cup (European zone final) Menzel beat Worms 3 6, 6 2. 6 4, 6 1 and Hecht beat Ulrich 6—3, 6—2, 6—2. Czechoslovak, i thus winninp by 5 matches to love.47 words
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Article98 1931-06-20 20 After one over had been bowled m the Meichants vs. 8.8. and I. S.C.C. tournament match on the Padang yesterday evening, play was abandoned on account, of rain. The Merchants will resume their innings to-day. The following will represent the YMCA against an eleven from the Gloster Regt98 words
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459 1931-06-20 20 R,A. BEATEN Weather Spoils Football at Stadium Gloucester*. 3: R.A. f. Under very trying conditions, Including heavy rain and a strong cross-wind, the Gloucesters did well to beat the R.A. by the margin of three clear goals m their first division of the league encounter459 words
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Article180 1931-06-20 20 June Mixed Foursomes Competition The June Mixed Foursomes competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Beattie. Fifty -four cards were taken out and the following were returned: Mr. and Mrs. Beattie 45 10 U 34 Mr. and Mrs.180 words
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Article44 1931-06-20 20 The Ladies* monthly medal was played on Wednesday and Thursday. Nine cards were taken out and the best returns were: Mrs. H. Harding, AH Square Mrs. W. L. Stevens, i Down. Mrs. J. I. Miller, 2 Mrs. J. L. Mclntyre, 444 words
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Article110 1931-06-20 20 TO-DAY'S* TIES Me^'s Open Singles Falls vs. Anderson. Nathan vs. Coltart. Ladies' Handicap Doubles Mrs. Vignoles and Mrs. Kilburn owe 4 vs. Mrs. Pigge and Misf Dunne owe 2. MONDAY'S TIES Mixed Handicap Doubles Mrs. Owen Owen and Alford owe 2 vs. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan.110 words
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Article40 1931-06-20 20 IReuter's Service 1 New York, Jane 19. LaU-st baseball results are as follow: New York 3: Pitt burgh 1 Brooklyn 7: Chicago 5 Brooklyn 0: Chicago 8 Philadelphia 5: Cincinnati 4 Boston 4. St. Louis 5 NATIONAL LEAGUE40 words
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Article633 1931-06-20 20 INTERPORT CUP Keen Races Expected Next Month The Royal Batavia Yacht Club (Koninklijke Bataviasche Jacht Club) are paying a visit to Singapore over the week end July llth and 12th, bringing three six metre yachts to race as a team against three six metre yachts of633 words
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Article298 1931-06-20 20 Race for "W. H. Wood Cup" The first of a series of three single handed races for the "W. H. Wood Cup" was sailed on Sunday over course "A", says the Malay Mail. Pippa and Elizabeth got the worst of a bad start as their skippers had298 words
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Article46 1931-06-20 20 At the general meeting of the Amateur Boxing Association held at the Victoria Memorial ~*all on Thursday evening it was decided to "lose the As*oci.Vinr* gymna'.mm owing to lack of support. The Association will still remain as the governing body of the amateur side of boxine.46 words
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Article564 1931-06-20 20 AUBREY BOOMER WINS Philippines Champion Well Up Mr. Larry Montes, the young open champion of the Philippines, (whose visit to Singapore m March will be remembered because of the excellent golf he played at Bukit Timah), although he was not high up on the list m564 words
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Article177 1931-06-20 20 Opposition for Lam Say Kee I From Our Own Correspondent! Ipoh, Jane 19. The Perak lawn tennis championships, which began on Tuesday with large entries, are now approaching the more interesting stages as a result of the daily contests. In the singles 13 have already been eliminated,177 words
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Article150 1931-06-20 20 Taiping Amateur Races The following are the weights for to-day s amateur racing at Taiping. Race 1. Mule Race "A"— (About 3 furs.) Race 2.— Ponies Class 2 Div. 2 (About s>/2 furs.): Imareek 11.6, Sahara ll.i, Hop Over 10.8, Gipsy Girl 9.10. Jaya 9.2, Silent Meg150 words
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