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Title Section19 1931-07-20 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13^92, ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. MONDAY. JULY 20, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article432 1931-07-20 1 In Saturday's Malaya Cup matches Singapore drew with Malacca 3 3 and Selangor beat Penang 5 3 Page 20. Several outbreaks of rioting are reported frcm various parts cf India where some have been killed and many injured Page 11. Five men have been arested m Penang432 words
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Article1086 1931-07-20 1 FROM CRADLE TO APE HOOD ExAmcrica semper aliquid novum. In Indiana. U.S.A., my paper tells me, writes Anthony Armstrong m The Morning Post, an attempt is to be made to bring up a baby ape like a child of a well-to-do family. Well, well. well Apparently this is the first1,086 words
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Advertisement149 1931-07-20 1 I 7 yEARS OF MWIFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR MAS FVER WORN OUT LOIET AND CO., LTD. i Kaflles Quay, Singapore. RAFFLES HOTEL EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION lnis Evening 6. J0 I TEA DANCE j I 1 1 WEDNESDAY, JLLY 22nd. j|| I Special Tea Dance Cabaret FAREWELL PERFORMANCE U149 words
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Advertisement180 1931-07-20 1 NOW IN FULL SWING! THE SHOE STORE 96 North Bridge Road 96 (Adelphi Hotel Building) SENSATIONAL BARGAINS FOR DISCRIMINATING BUYERS. JEIIROPEI^HOJEL [j "Renowned by Recommendation" jj Finest Cuisine. Best Wines and Spirits at i j gj THE LOWEST HOTEL PRICES. S S g I TO-NIGHT S MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH180 words
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Advertisement90 1931-07-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Bargains at Whiteaways Page 6. Littles fcr household stationary Page 10. Join Kelly and Walsh's Bcoklovers' Library Page 10. K.N.I.L.M. announce considerable reductions —Page 1. Robinsons are sole agents for ZHB light Dutch lager Page 11. Auction sales, notices etc. Page 9. Try Camel cigarettes Papj 20. .190 words
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Advertisement20 1931-07-20 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT A. CLOUET AND CO., LTD. 2-1 Raffles Quay, Singapore.20 words
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Article419 1931-07-20 2 Why Furniture was Taken to a Ruin Queer "mystery" stories about Wihner House, a picturesque building on Ham Common, which was destroyed by lire last October, were dispelled by the owner of the bouse, Mr. Alan Munro. Mr. Munro has a DUSUMea m London, and he has just419 words
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Article179 1931-07-20 2 British Picture proves Popular Attraction Paok.d houses witnessed the screening of the. splejidid British production 4> The Woman Between** at the Capitol during the week-end and there seems little doubt that if British tilm producers can keep up the standard of this outstanding picture, the demand for179 words
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Advertisement308 1931-07-20 2 An excellent preparation which I efficiently J PRKVFNTS and RELIEVES Mosquito Bites. Delicately perfumed, it is pleasant to use. PRICE $1.50 PER BOTTLE. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite 0.P.0 Singapore. SERVICE— QUALITY— PRICE ECONOMY Have You Dined I ■The AT I j CAPITOL I Restaurant One trial will convince you of308 words
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Advertisement215 1931-07-20 2 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL WATCH FOR THE RETURN DATE OX SZIGETI T I "Brilliant British Film "The Woman Between j 1 is somethinsr m the nature of a revelation." Straits Times 18 7 31. CAPITOL! I iMIVjIII I h Positively LAST NIGHT of the Magnificent British S| 7 j ADRIANNE ALLEN215 words
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Advertisement193 1931-07-20 2 I^^K"^r^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT! Seize the Opportunity of the j biggest laugh of your Life i busterl KEATON! PARLOUR, BEDROOM BATH Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Mirthquako TO-MORROW i i Fox Movietone's Joy-ride, Laugh- a-minute Newlywed comedy C CYLINDER w LvVL vvif/i El lirendel, Everett Horton. Spencer Tran and Sidney Fox193 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous238 1931-07-20 2 THE WEEK Monday. »Oth. High Wai f».» 10.3 ft H (v. 8.7 ft r'olice Band, Botanical Gard. ns. 5.15 p.m Football. B. China XI. vs. United Bonrkci AIWOO R< -tii Stacliriii. SAFA. Cup (QiiaHfflllg) ICFA vs. Warden, Jalan Bcsar: Div. I: S.CF.A. vs. SRC. at Stadium TurNdrty. 21st. High Water.238 words
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Article405 1931-07-20 3 WIDOW'S M UI -TSAI Left by Mother m Her Charge a widow named Wong Baa was on July 7th summoned bef';r:' Mr. Schofield. m the Central Police Court. Hcnp Kong for hiving had m her custody or control an unregistered mvi tsai. aged 17 years. Defendant The mvi tsai was405 words
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Article233 1931-07-20 3 Man Hunt Over a Roof A watchman going his rounds at the jeweler's shop of Messrs. W. E. Gray, m Oxford street, near Marble Arch. London, found a man m one of the rooms. The man made a dash for the roof, and an alarm was233 words
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Article211 1931-07-20 3 Hue nnd Cry for "Dope" Suspects. Minehead. The whole ol the police In the Minehead district, with Customs officials, were mobilised m an exciting hue and cry for three suspected -clcpe" smugglers and after hours cf search It proved to b? a false alarm the police211 words
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Article254 1931-07-20 3 Foundation Stone Laid The Duke- and Duchess cf York visited Bandy Lodge, Rickmanswcrth. recently to lay the foundation stone of the ::jw buldigs of the Merchant Taylor,' School. The Duke said that (he schorl was a foundation which had frcm its earliest diya h^id rank as254 words
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Article348 1931-07-20 3 Miss Hoffe Awarded £500 Damages A jury m the King's B acb Division awarded Miss Barbara Hoffe. the net it who m private life is Mrs. Barbara Oakshott, £500 damages against Mr. Ocrdon Harbnrd. theatrtcal producer, d St. MartLVs-lane, '."C. tm breach cf contract. Judgment wai entered for348 words
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Article187 1931-07-20 3 The Sri Krung < Bangkok* states that a Chinese who sold live cobras lor a livelihood, left his room m a row of shop botl&?9 at Sacchingcha with a box of cobras. These he carried to an opium divan near the Brahmin temple. He tcok up a stand near the187 words
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Advertisement201 1931-07-20 3 I ANOTHER I j H "CRUSH") 1 J J illl manufactured from Jmm I various fresh fruits J^r I^^, with a basis of specially vr- lM' imported frozen i I ij| jB; II RASPBERRIES I Q;' .^r J<^ STRA WHERRIES I i I y£k;£§m AH§ I OR IT! I jlji201 words
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Advertisement196 1931-07-20 3 I Estate Trust Agencies 1 (1927) Limited. i j£ BRANCHES: 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. ifj 11, Light Street PENANG. t ifi 14, Klyne Street KLALA Ll'MPl'R. i Sfi X it- g j Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. jji Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. Guardians,196 words
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Miscellaneous354 1931-07-20 3 TITHE-PAYERS' REPLY Golden Fetters' of the Church Rather than describe Kas "a moment for the Church." I would prefer to call it an opportunity for the Church to throw oil some of th<> golden fetters, that are impending Ita progress." So v.i if. Mr. A. G. Mobb;. chairman of the354 words
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Article2488 1931-07-20 4 PHILIP CRANE, a young aeroplane designer, comes to London on holiday. At Waterloo Station he saves a girl, MARGERY FERGUSON, from death by snatching her from beneath a large car. On arrival at the Mid-Western Hotel, where he has suddenly decided to stay, he is surprised to find a2,488 words
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Article1476 1931-07-20 4 The Prisoner He stumbled weakly towards the door, this man who had been a prisoner for the past week. Faint through want of food, his nerve broken by actual physical torture, George Ferguson would have excited the pity of any observer. His manner was distraught; several times during1,476 words
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Advertisement309 1931-07-20 4 Wk 4 fallal f ava^^Ll b^bv a^H a^ai If m Bl > *lW'-^ >r .^i^KaaV V a^aV i .^^^Lal *H*HI I aaaaal aaV aaV bB bH bY Dulls Teeth Jtf i* a constant danger FILM, the great enemy of teeth Pepsodent contains no pumkc, and gums, is the chief cause309 words
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Article465 1931-07-20 5 Singapore, July 17. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the otrier markets there may be small variations. Blachan (No. 1) Kati 12 Butter. Australian (m tin) Iceberg do 52 Butter. Australian (fresh Cold Storage) do 80 Coconut oil Kati 15 Coffee.465 words
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Article260 1931-07-20 5 Oversight Disappoints First-Night Crowd It was an exceptionally unfortunate circumstance which prevented the opening of the new Windmill Theatre, Great Windmill-street. London. W.. with a new play. "Inquest," by a new author. Mr. Michael Barringei. Among the many regulations enforced by the L.C.C. on theatres260 words
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Article340 1931-07-20 5 Discharge Suspended for Twelve Months An application was made to Mr. Registrar Mtllcr at the London Bankruptcy Court, for the discharge cf Henry Montagu Paulct, Marquis of Winchester, of Portland place. W.. company director, who was adjudged bankrupt on November 8. Mr. Ferrars Vyvyan. the Official Receiver.340 words
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Article82 1931-07-20 5 Tuesday'i rortnightij neetlng of ttat Ifinil dpa] Onmrntaaioneri iraa oner m precis. ]> roar mlnutef and tnoae four mlnutei vera taken up by the PreskJenl m martini out the Itemi on the agenda I Only one CoinmrMon. r rOM to litter roar word* and thai aaa Mr i><»\,. arno ■eoondedP.G - 82 words
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Advertisement241 1931-07-20 5 i w Cl I lAI V^/ 1 VI f r Emm Z When the climate makes you list- C <: 4 less, nervy and almost without j energy to carry on, it's a sure sign |^=^S 4 you need Hall's Wine. Hall's '^i^P Wine i« by far the finest tonic241 words
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Advertisement185 1931-07-20 5 jC%/BT tiime,laboft^ JC/ fuel with f^Bgi l.'lt cooks m 1 5 the time -j ,2.1t is the same fine qual. 1 -g\ Jrs^fl3 ity as always. LUKIKCr U3IS 3. It is even more tender V^C*t^ and delicious than any Quaker more often than ever. Serve it as a Oats you185 words
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Article784 1931-07-20 6 The Local Matches Arranged <B^ Our Chinese Correspondent t The Nan Hua- (Hong Kong> Football Team which has won all its matches m the Dutch East Indies arrived In Singapore from Jay.i. on Friday. Matches with Malay? n players have been arranged. Next Wednesday the team will784 words
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Article100 1931-07-20 6 Cambridge Athlete Secures an Honours Degree Mr. D. W. Price, who when competing for Cambridge University against the A. A. A., brcke the ground record for the mile by covering the distance m 4min. 17 2-ssec. has been placed m the third class of the100 words
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Article85 1931-07-20 6 "Agitated" Man Who Boarded a Bus A blazing car. found m the middle of Mayer Wood, on the Maldon-Colchester main road, is said to resemble cne that is reported to have been stolen. Just before the discovery of the car a man. who appeared to be m85 words
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Article720 1931-07-20 6 KUALA LUMPUR VIEWS The Unhappy Position of the Lesser Paid ITo the Editor Malay Mail I Sir. The Temporary Allowance Commission has suffered the indignity of having to bend the knee to the Gubernatorial ipso dixit. but perhapi it will derive Same consolation m the knowledge that720 words
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Article93 1931-07-20 6 •In these days Science is slowly coming into its own and though the world is still inclined to pay more public homage to a film "star than to a distinguished scientist, it does not realise that no school is adequately equipped until it is m a position to teach Science93 words
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Advertisement602 1931-07-20 6 WHITEAWAYS FOLDA Car 'r W&j}&pffiiiWm h[ K^L^f balls on one side. The ideal thing" fr&lzQ kjyf forkeepingbabyoutof mischief. I THE IMPROVED o "COMPACTUM" CAR. mm 40 x 34 x 20 ms. high. A new model fun folding car roomy and TII!^ l\ll>l>/-^\'^i\ Price $12.50 F]ach. comfortable. dDftSd with one movement.602 words
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Advertisement159 1931-07-20 6 We suggest that^^ you ask your nearest V distributor to show y OU V the complete line of RAY. I 1 O-VAC Electric Torches 1 m^ and RAY-O-VAC Bat- J teries. There are no m better made, Illustrated Catalogue Bent without charge upon request. i '.v» B 1 Ik &iierqy159 words
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Article433 1931-07-20 7 Found m Lon^ Island Surf New York. June 11 The tragedy of wcll-tonnectod girl who sun ndered to the tan of oocktafl parties is fc ing disclosed by the inquiry into trn death Of Miss Starr Faithfull. whose body v.a, washed a.shore m the surf at Long433 words
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Article343 1931-07-20 7 Absence From North Atlantic New York, June 16. The Almost complete absence of iceberg- In 'lie Worth Atlantic ll puzzling American scientists, who offer various explanations for the phenomenon, but who feel so uncertain Of their ground that most of them hesitate to give the explanations iiv rapport343 words
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Article169 1931-07-20 7 3s. 6d. a Week Rent of New Cottages A rent which is estimated at 3s. 6d. is to be charged for houses of five rooms which arc to bt- erected at Aycl ffe by the Darlington Rural Council to accommodate 55 p?rsons whose present hemes are to be169 words
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Article57 1931-07-20 7 Mr. A. A. Ritchie, who has returned to E:iH.k(;k, corres to take over from Mr. J. Cairncross m the management of the Chartor?d Bank, (rays the Bangkok Times). Mr. Cairncross is shortly proceeding on furlough. Mr. Ritchie has seen two earlier periods of service here with the Bank, and has57 words
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Advertisement268 1931-07-20 7 Sj&* f\ &o?^b 1— a a M9M9 "Y^^^ OLD SCOTCH miiiiiniii'iirifi I JL/iarrhoea I will be stopped by I taking KALZANA I Diarrhoea is caused by inflam- mation of the intestines, H generally due to irritated nerves. By taking Kalzana, the Calcium food, you H will provide your blood with268 words
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Advertisement116 1931-07-20 7 8 REASONS WHY CIGARETTES CORK-TIPPED d#^ M% A W/ 1 state without any qualification %T VI V^ whatever that Craven "A" MHMHBHBBHMiiMiM^B Cork-Tipped Cigarettes do not affect the throat. It is no idle claim. It f j|| L can be Proven as it is proven daily by tfj C I116 words
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Article1188 1931-07-20 8 MR. GANDHI'S SINCERITY *i Stand for Peace, Not a Truce" "I stand for peace, net for true said the Viceroy m an appeal at the Chrlmsford Club, h'imla. during his iirst j>olitical speech as Viceroy, to everyone m India to make it a permanent peace.1,188 words
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Advertisement203 1931-07-20 8 P. G. WODEHOUSE'S NEW STORY ON THIS PAGE TO-MORROW. Keeps pyjamas and nightwear soft and To invite restful sleep, night clothes must teel soft to the skin. Avoid washing them with harsh soaps which require a lot of hard rubbing and quickly spoil the soft texture of the materials. Always203 words
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Advertisement241 1931-07-20 8 I^K^B^flßpL^^BjßKvO^ti^BlaNßHHSflt&v -[^^9Lw7 s^Bh B^Bb^H BB^BMBt^B^B^BTi^Hi LH^B^4 jyjHpjSfclcSglsl^^ ■> Jbl lOfl Hrar> tßV^*J JBBbbCußb»b^3w^b^l^^^^^ wk v :^^k:4 bB bßbP^* sf B^BH^B^C3I^^KvSBIBBV V r tc^^^^^^WHßa^B^BßMi ''■->? i BB^Lh BflißMlMßL^V'^fL elu^4&n j^tSSt^k. ■BP'^ai^P'*'^ SbWbmNbp^ y 'v^aHfeV v vsbbH it ■•"*> •'{nkrtrl&tlihQ' *Si^?ffigv?^'"''* v 'ft'''* -^j-'j" l^'-i>-f--^VIJSja<KJ- •^BBK'H^TqSSw^b^B^Bi B^BVU^ft^ "^s ■^B^^S '■",■>' '.-.■•< r241 words
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Advertisement477 1931-07-20 9 BUSINESS CARDS. MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Not, 1 3. I'enhas Road. t ,n I a vender Street Phone W.&. BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY H VIGENT BUCKEKIDGE 1 '-1 Cla** Work Lowest Rmtri LAIDLAW BUILDING— Phorn. STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY l%)f rw^ STATIONERS AND i""""SBLCTAR"SG3iffi r "l LICENSED. 15th mile Thomson-Seletar Rd. BATHING477 words
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Advertisement695 1931-07-20 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited lor the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Erection and Completion of One Block of Changing Rooms with Bath Rooms at Katong Park.695 words
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Advertisement695 1931-07-20 9 NOTICES. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Addition No. 15 of 1931 to the General Improvement Plan under Section 49 of the Singapore Improvement Ordinance. Plan of proposed layout for the block bounded by Havelock Road, Chin Swee Road, Hare Street and Pearl's Hill Road and for the extension of Clemenceau Avenue from695 words
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Advertisement638 1931-07-20 9 NOTICES In the .Matter of DIPIRE BROTHERS, LIMITED. At an BximordtnaO General Meeting of the abovenampd Company duly convened and held at 9H de Souza Street. Singapore, on the 27th ciay ol June. 1931. the fcjllowinß Resolution was duly passed and at a subsequent Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members638 words
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Advertisement521 1931-07-20 9 I ECONOMISE i ON YOUR GODOWN CHARGES We have first class facilities for CENTRAL STORAGE I l; and will clear your cargo, take it into godown, keep it jjj for you, and deliver it out— all at very moderate rates. 9} You pay only for the space you use. while521 words
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Advertisement318 1931-07-20 9 Jar W J X* PW Green Water Proof Canvas Tents. Write to:— MOHD. BIN HOOSAINSAH, 66, ROBINSON ROM Phone No. 2454. AUCTION SALES. J AUCTION SALE I VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND HOUBE NO 29-1 CAVANAGH ROAD. SINGAPORE. and MORTGAGEE'S SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND HOUBK NO. II ST MICHAEL'S318 words
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Article48 1931-07-20 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MARRIAGE PADDON— FLETCHER— At St. Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, on July 18th. 1931. C. E. fc'addon, A. C. A. (Government Audit Department) younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Tilney Paddon. Forest Hill. London, to Eva Elisabeth Fletcher, younger daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Fletcher. Bognor Regis, Sussex.48 words
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766 1931-07-20 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, JULY 20, 1931. WEEKEND COMMENT Whilst, on the face of it, the London Times' assertion that it seems useless to suggest Germany borrowing further money when it is the extent of her borrowings to pay reparations which has brought about the present crisis is an obvious766 words
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Article343 1931-07-20 10 Mr. O. F. J. Watkins, of the Railways Department, has left Ipoh for Johore on transfer. He has represented Perak at cricket and rugger. Mr. A. Keir, Inspector of Schools. Perak, has assumed duty as Chief Inspector of Schools, S.S. and F.M.S.. m place of Mr. J. Watson who is343 words
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Article1069 1931-07-20 10 RINDERPEST OVER The Malayan Pig Trade [Prom Our Own Correspondent! Bangkok, July 15. Bangkok is relieved that the rinderpest outbreak at the Government Quarantine station has been definitely declared at an end. The number of cattle involved was over 900, and the outbreak was controlled1,069 words
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Article515 1931-07-20 10 DEAD STOP AT 60 M.P.H Sultan of Johore's Characteristic Experiment [From Our Own Correspondent] London. J unf 5 I understand the Sjltan of j,,h, ir rr carried out an interesting test regard. roads m London. He fepMn t<> h, iV a stretch of rubber515 words
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Article33 1931-07-20 10 for the Free Press to-morrow morninr I I for on page eight will \h* published thr first long instalment of the now story by J I P.G. Wodehouse, -if i wmi roi33 words
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Article113 1931-07-20 10 Monday July 20th Before the Acting Chief JtM 10.30 a.m.:— Judgment Summonses 11 a.m.:— Summonses m ChMlibffl < tefollowed by Bankruptcy:— Applied for discharge Re Kader Batch:t. Before Mr. Justice fc*B6ChK4 Ttentl Municipal Board Room at 11 »JH Tuan vs. S. S. Berjerai tpari kM I Before Mr.113 words
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Article111 1931-07-20 10 SATCHDAY'S RIBBFK PIICB [FREE PBE3B 3IRVICI lIT] London. lulj 18> Messr*. Symington and <:ncla^ notify to-day's rubber prt follows: Spot 3d (3 5 IGd). The market is dull. The Band of the ss. Police following progr»tnmf, weather Botanic Oftftfm on Itowl 5.15: Overture "Lmtaptel 1„,. "La Gioconda" Ponchrl!..111 words
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Article20 1931-07-20 10 Dominion. 11 Company, and p Mrtid V internal COinbWtlOfl «H road; and Mr. B A. XMechanical Xn S-m.rr of V*20 words
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Advertisement228 1931-07-20 10 CHAMPAGNE Veuve Clicquot- Ponsardiu Reims SOLE AGENTS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai) 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 6228. I SHOP m the EVENING I OUR STORES ARE OPEN AT Selegie Road v 1 Katong y tIU I Keppel Harbour 7 p.m.228 words
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Advertisement84 1931-07-20 10 IF YOU ENJOY READING GOOD BOOKS JOIN Kelly Walsh's "BOOK-LOVERS LIBRARY" AND READ All the latest novels for a small yearly subscription SUBSCRIPTIONS 1 BOOK $10.00 PER YEAR 2 BOOKS $15.00 PER YEAR KELLY WALSH LTD. (Incorporated m Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE-— SINGAPORE. U. S. De SUVA BROS. I I84 words
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Article785 1931-07-20 11 PARIS MEETING Germa Delegates Welcomed \i uter's Service] Paris, July 18. Ml Dr. Curtius arrived this (i rousing welcome from 10,000 people assembled to ;irkir>R on conversations Dr. ■tltctlMOl promising sincere ro-operation to settle the differences and to organise Omwmn Ministers conferred I'd resume to-morrow afterttimwphWW785 words
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Article, Illustration384 1931-07-20 11 Baldwin's "General Emergency Tariff" [British Radio—Official Service] Rurby, July 18. The Conservative leader, Mr. Stanley Baldwin. m an important political speech at Hull last night, stated that after the next general election Party were returned to power their first duty would be to Impose a general emergency tariff.384 words
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Article241 1931-07-20 11 Mr. C. E. Paddon and Miss E. E. Fletcher The wedding took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday afternoon of Mr. C. E. Paddon. AC. A., of the Government Audit Department, younger son of Mr. and Mr?. Tilney s Paddon. Forest Hill. London, and Miss Eva n241 words
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Article81 1931-07-20 11 Five Arrests Made m Penang [From Our Own Correspondent! Penang, July 19. Five persons were arrested on Saturday by the Detective Department In connection with Bousteads forgeries, reported last week. The amount involved is believed to be between $10,000 and $15,000. The forgeries were traced through an Indian81 words
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Article80 1931-07-20 11 THREE INCIDENTS Demonstrators Shot by Police [Reuter's Service] Bombay, July 19. A recrudescence of rioting with considerable bloodshed is reported from various parts of India, notably Bangalore, where a riotous demonstration over labour grievances occurred. The police fired and five were killed and over 10080 words
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Article101 1931-07-20 11 Reformed Bandit Effects Rescue [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Foochow. July 19. No ransom was paid for the release of Mr. Lacey Sites, the American Missionary who was captured recently m Fukien. Details of his rescue furnish a remarkable example of the value of Christian teaching. At a recent101 words
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Article83 1931-07-20 11 Plots the President's Overthrow Reuter's Service] j New York, July 18. The police have discovered that a distinguished Cuban resident of New York has been plotting an Insurrection to overthrow the Cuban President, Senhor Machado, according to the New York Sun. which states he had raised a83 words
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Article278 1931-07-20 11 i American University Team Beaten 5 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, July 19. j In a lawn tennis match yesterday a Lancashire and Cheshire combination defeated Harvard and Yale by 9 matches to 6. ATTACK ON EUROPEAN i Bangkok Legation Official's p Escape c Bangkok, July 11. Mr.278 words
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Article129 1931-07-20 11 Tremendous Welcome m Berlin Berlin, July 13. In spite of the prevailing gloom and depression due to all sorts of political and financial worries, the world champion heavy-weight boxer Schmeling, the declared hero of the German people, received a tremendous welcome from enthusiastic crowds awaiting him at the129 words
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Article94 1931-07-20 11 > Congratulations (says the Bangkok Times of J July 11), to Mr. S. Brighouse on his fiftieth birthday, an anniversary he is celebrating toi day. The custom of paying congratulations to > friends on such an occasion Is more or less peculiar to Bangkok, and dates back to the 394 words
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Article331 1931-07-20 11 THE NEW WAY Flying Club Officials Pay Week-End Visit From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore In three hours! That was the time taken by Mr. L. W. Learmount, Captain of the Kuala Lumpur, Flying Club, accompanied by Mr. M. Parks, the Club President and an331 words
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Article216 1931-07-20 11 The Cricket Club Tournament MONDAY (6.15) R. V. Morris and H. G. Barrow vs. J. B. Williamson and D. Timms. F. W. Peachey and L. A. Williams vs. C. D. Chivers and Ja^ Kerr. T. M. Calhaem and H. Gibson vs. W. Swithinbank and F. S. Wood. TUESDAY216 words
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Article100 1931-07-20 11 [Reuter's Service] New York, July 18. Latest baseball results are as follow: NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 1: Philadelphia 4. Cincinnatti 5: Boston 0. Chicago 6: New York 7. St. Louis 1: Brooklyn 4. AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 1: Cleveland 2. Boston 2: St. Louis 6. Philadelphia 6: Detroit 3.100 words
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Article92 1931-07-20 11 Death of Pioneer of Unitarian Movement Stockholm, July 13. The Swedish Protestant Archbishop Nathan Soederblom, head of the Swedish Lutheran Church, died on Sunday, aped 65, at Upsala Hospital, after undergoing an operation. Archbishop Soederblom was known as the pioneer of the Unitarian movement m the Christian Churches92 words
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Advertisement73 1931-07-20 11 LIGHT I DUTCH I LAGER The Ideal Tropical Light I Tonic Beverage BOTTLED I GOODNESS 2 ij i Robinson 8 Co., Ltd. 1 1 < Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) 1 1 Singapore Kuala Lumpur. HARDNESS and SHARPNESS the essential characters of an ideal Abrasive CARBORUNDUM IS THE HARDEST ABRASIVE73 words
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Article483 1931-07-20 12 Howlers on Top m Most Matches The home cricket matches which concluded »>n Friday were noteworthy for the small scores and trvo ascendancy which the bowlers held «>ver the batsmen. In the match at Lord's, lor example, where the best amateur and professional talent were engaged, thirty wickets483 words
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Article165 1931-07-20 12 W. L. No. Ist Ist. P W. L In. In. Res. Pts. "Yorkshire <3» 16 8 1 3 0 4 151 Notts (4) 16 8 1 2 I 0 145 Gloucestershire t2» 17 7 3 5 2 0 136 Lancashire <!• 18 3 6 2 1 130165 words
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Article51 1931-07-20 12 New Zealand Bowlers on Top IRputer's Service London. June 17. The New Zealanders defeated Scotland at Glasgow to-day by 235 runs. New Zealanders 176 and 281 for 7 (dcci. Scotland 112 and 110 Allcott took five v.ick<ts for 39 runs m Scotland's first inninus. i 1 151 words
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Article180 1931-07-20 12 I Edmonton, (Alberta). An Indian runner, who ran a hundred miles, travelling day and night, from Wabiskaw to Slave Lake m record firm, saved the life cf Mrs. Fred MtLcod, v.ho wa'i stricken with blood poisoning. Wabiskaw b a Irr.cly culpoot. where Mrs. McLeod's hu bind is180 words
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Article716 1931-07-20 12 FOOT TROUBLE RELIEVED Visit to German Haths I From Our Own Correspondent I Londo.fi, June 19. I hear that the Sultan ond Sultanah of Johore are leaving for Germany on or about the 25th. of this mcnt'i. as His Highness Is going to take his cure716 words
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Article320 1931-07-20 12 No Explanation of Default The astonishing occurrence at Alor Star last Saturday when the Dutch Air Mail plane, a scheduled postal service m Malaya, was seen to disnppear into the distance without having called to pick up its fortnightly complement of Itters, raises again the question320 words
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Article458 1931-07-20 12 Sentence for False Swearing to Stand The acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) i on Saturday dismissed the appeal of A. V. L. Vengadasalem Chetty against the severity of his sentence to three months rigorous impri--1 sonment by the First Magistrate recently upon his pleading guilty to charges458 words
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Article363 1931-07-20 12 Girl Pillion Rider Killed The recent motor fatality m Kennedy Road, where a young Chinese girl fell from the pillion seat of a motor cycle and was run over by a car. was the subject of a Coroner's inquiry before Mr. Williams at the Hong Kong Central363 words
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Article337 1931-07-20 12 Details of the Prize List The arrangements for the Malayan Exhibition are gradually taking definite shape and there is ewry prospect of a .successful Exhibition. The Schedules of classes m Lhe competitive classes have been published. It shows that there are a total of nearly 450 classes m337 words
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Article80 1931-07-20 12 A 35 Per Cent. Decline m a Year I Reuter's Service] Washington, July 18. Exports from the United States m June were the smallest since 1914 the value being $187, 000.000. Imports were $176,000,000. the lowest since 1915. Exports for the first half of the year approximately are80 words
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Article43 1931-07-20 12 Another Year of Low Prices f Reuter's Service) Washington, July 18. The Department of Agriculture m a statement on world wheat prospects declares that indications of probable demand "point to another year of very low prices for the whole world."43 words
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Article40 1931-07-20 12 1 Twenty Deaths f Renter's Service Chicago. July 18. Heat wave temperatures of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit causea over 20 deaths and many prostrations. Thirteen people died m Minnesota and North Dakota and 16 m Wisconsin.40 words
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Article31 1931-07-20 12 (wood News for English Motorists 1 Reuters Service] London, July 18. The price of petrol has been reduced by Id a gallon to Is. 2 1 2 d.31 words
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Article483 1931-07-20 12 Training Work at Race Course Training, says the Pinang Gazette, has now commenced m earnest for the Penang Meeting starting 1 on the 25th and the cutftanding hones have begun to arrive from Ipoh- and elsewhere. The strings of O'Neill and Turley have already arrived. Throe of van483 words
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Article571 1931-07-20 12 Maharajah of Kikaner's Attack Bombay, Juim* 21 His Highness the Maharaja of Bikaner vi a statement to the Press denounces the attitude of H.H. the Maharaja of PatiaVi Bgauut federation as a volte face. The Maharaja of Bikancr explain.' it the cir.set that originally he did not571 words
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Article208 1931-07-20 12 VITIPERATIVE ATTACK 91 Patiala Rulers Reply to Maharaja ol Bikaner Bomlxy, June .'IS. The Ifaharuja ol Patial.i has Issued the following statement to the Press: "My attention has been drawn to a statement tolled by His Highness the Maharaja of Bikan* r, rtronuh criticising my action m releasing my m-.-nvi-randum208 words
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Article179 1931-07-20 12 "Economic Warriors" to Tour England Mo.-<ow, June 11. A battalion of Russia's best "economic warriors"' is leaving for England to get firsthand m format ion about "the economic nr.il social evils of capitalism." Incidentally, they hope to learn the WCTetfl of production m capitalist industry. There are179 words
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Article496 1931-07-20 12 B.CC TOURNAmw "Colony" I>artnt-r>hip was Unrewarded Despite Bfth vfckei RA. AstarortH and p h i of whom hate have been the Colony thai fbrcugh: about total ol had to adrnH defeat th. Benrlccj m the sec Padanu on Saturday by The MerchanU' rounh evening, it496 words
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Article149 1931-07-20 12 Roman Catholic UftH l,r U ;io I The qj» stum whethi r > •payable to a young nan Catholic- or tc» UM I raited on summons b by oJ the will di fcfin aik. by Mr. Justice LUXBM .sion. Miss Ma\. who died on queathed £5.000 to149 words
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Article363 1931-07-20 13 Doughty Deeds m England Some big things have been happening m the women's cricket world recently, writes liarjorte Pollard. The most notable )>: rhap.s was the performance Of Miss J Thomas. She made 47 not OUt f'.r Gunnersbury against the Cuckoos, ana then, two days 'ater. ifee made363 words
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Article178 1931-07-20 13 That Lack of Length Club bowling is getting no better, if indeed it Ls not getting wor3e. Club bowlers who could venture into county cricket, hoping to take the wickets of the best of batsmen, are few m number m the South of England, writes E. A. C.178 words
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Article123 1931-07-20 13 A New Sport for England The craze for novelty m sport is to be catered for m a mast unexpected, and startling direction. A member of a wealthy American syndicate divulged that all arrangements had been completed to introduce elephant-racin& into England. Only one detail, he said, remained123 words
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Article141 1931-07-20 13 Foreigners' Messages Held Up A Shanghai cablegram of July 4 to the Canton Sun says that a circular letter has been sent out to all members of foreign Chambers of Commerce m Shanghai to meet within three days for the purpose of drawing the attention of Chiang141 words
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Article110 1931-07-20 13 "I don't know anything about any depression." says J. P. Morgan. Oh. well: if you want to be snooty, we don't know anything abcut any billion dollars either. Greenville News. The annual sports meeting of Outram School will b!> held on July 25th at the Anson Road Stadium. The events110 words
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Article707 1931-07-20 13 Player Should be Told His Task Ali gotten know the effect upon themselves of seeing a gcud shot played d?ad to the pin by ?n Cppcnent It may brace up some golfers to play a rhct equally as good or even better. Other goiters simply cannot face having707 words
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Article191 1931-07-20 13 Ballad of John Gilpin Brought to Life Wulvtrton Bucks Thousands ol visitors thronged tho little Buckingrmmshirp village of Olney to see the presentation of William Cowper'.s immortal ballad "Jchn Gilpin" and a pageant commemorating the poet's bicentenary. In glorious sunshine the presentation began with the arrival of191 words
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Article117 1931-07-20 13 The mortality returns for the week ending July llth showed a total of 221 deaths m the Municipal area giving a rate of 22.43 compared w.th 21.71 m th-» preceding week. 32.30 m the conespondins week of last year and 29.35 the five year average. Ten persons died who had117 words
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Advertisement361 1931-07-20 13 ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRESENT TREATMENT I If you arc not it is most likely because you arc treating the symptoms and neglecting to treat the CAUSE. To treat disease successfully you must remove the cause. In the many complaints arising from impurities of the blood there is no361 words
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Advertisement591 1931-07-20 13 Klr'/#>f#' it swiDgiH^ on a loop ol Ariiiom /^fJP[^ Oavi^ Cup Spiral «>unis si mm T%w_/ \^o In the modern tenm> (fame, racquets l^B^ JE'-*"''^''*^''*^'-*"""*' 'at and strings must maintain their resiliency ••.\^.'?>:':s|*:^*'*^.'-j^B •nd driving power through main matches y •^vfc' ••:'->y?S^M and arts of hard volleying. They mu^t 1591 words
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Advertisement546 1931-07-20 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Oav stnfap«r«. s.s. CITY OF HALIFAX j u l y 2 4 s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 1546 words
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Advertisement467 1931-07-20 14 P. O. British India and Apar 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 Dae. Tonnace. Singapore. Toniu e 1931. KARMALA 9.000 KARMALA 9.000 Ju,>467 words
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Advertisement691 1931-07-20 15 VtPLES. MARSEILLES. LONDON. ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND MIDDLESBROIGH. MY I 12.000 July 31 TUtukuMl MARU T. 12.000 Sept. 23 24 Aug. 1 HAKUSAN MARU T 10.500 Oct. 7 8 T. 10.700 Auk. 13 14 lIARUNA MARI* T 10(30* Oft 23 24 11.0(10 Awe 27 28 I KATORI MARU T 10.000 Nnv691 words
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Advertisement619 1931-07-20 15 SAILING NOTICE (<f ■1 OF FAMOUS 111 j\ PRESIDENT LINERS BM Ml TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOS lON VL Ml FROM SINGAPORE AM) PENANG via COLOMBO \M I SI'EZ. PORT SMI) ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES \\l» m\ GENOA. MM Mm \rrivo Le.ivi 1 Lravi \ru\p v^L Mm Spore. Spore. Penang. \^L619 words
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Advertisement886 1931-07-20 15 K. P. M. 1 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPIU fROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OP BATAVIA] (Incorporated In Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No 5451. with sub-connections to-Passage, Freight. Transhipment. Marine Departments and Managers desk. Representatives In the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*) of the TRAVKI I.ERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION886 words
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Article459 1931-07-20 16 Methodist Views on Disarmament The Primitive Mithodist Church Conferei.ce at Derby rl'-sd It d\scuss a suggesti:.'i that m the next war ministers of religion should not be exempted from military service. The question arose out of a resolution thanking the Government for the lead it had already459 words
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Article327 1931-07-20 16 When Children Visit London Mr. George Lansbury is now planning a nev; Regent's Park which will be more than ever a paradise for children. The Botanic Gardens m the centre of the Park a very valuable 18 acres will become, as Mr. Lansbury announced. part of the327 words
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Article130 1931-07-20 16 Now She is Trying to Get It Back Hollywood. When the talkies arrived, Greta Ni&sen went m for a concentrated course of elocution m order to remove her Norwegian accent. She believed that it would handicap her further success on the screen. A year's hard130 words
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Article84 1931-07-20 16 Some time ago a lighthouse was erected on Morro Negro, Boavista, Caipe Verde Islands. Is is now stated that the Portuguese authorities intend to erect another lighthouse on the south coast of Boavista, near Manga Larga. The Soviet Government have created a court m Moscow to decide all questions arising84 words
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Advertisement685 1931-07-20 16 Burns Philp Line. I (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 SS. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] 5.3. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins685 words
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Advertisement368 1931-07-20 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. W (Incorporated to U.8.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). M.S. SILVERWALNUT July 21 July 27 X "< h\ig jo M.S. SILVERPALM Aug. 11 Auk 17 For rates and particulars please apply to: AGENTS, SINGAPORE, PENANG368 words
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Miscellaneous665 1931-07-20 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pa hang Pekan, Sungei Lemblng and Kuan tan (via G etnas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. KotaTinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and665 words
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Article100 1931-07-20 17 PORT HEALTH il( utta Cholera Cases illetin of the League of Bin an for the week ending >ws >„,<) ■ur o i M 6 Mid 1 death. ((t MM and 34 deaths a.s and IS deaths during the preniallpox cI 'iid 4 deaths. and 2 deaths 2 smallpox cases. illpox100 words
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Article243 1931-07-20 17 Reduction of first raid Men London, .luru- 6. llag Employers' Federation at to-day laid before the shipl prop > tls for the revision 11 now be considered by who wiU give a reply m Edinburgh on June which one can only summarise In the main with piece-workers. time-workers243 words
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Article76 1931-07-20 17 to Belfast Undei Own Strain Ilimiltoi: I Bermuda I. July g. veeka at the bottom top three decks com- OO July 17. the steamer I I B ita.t under her own which hu concluded its two or throe Bret ■Urt- ""t apparent reason. mggeated incenmly commend* the76 words
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Article70 1931-07-20 17 llou Easily ue Can Be Dene Tor" t "i Of Hillrroft «fth, died m homiui from ;UI > cauaed by an msm **> 'n, Rirrs fath,r. v HIM im daughter on her faceWhuTat Jtet she developed a ■•■hi was nmoved ll1 1 Bhc was a .strong MO70 words
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Article281 1931-07-20 17 Decline Reported at Annual Meeting the annual meeting of the Suez Canal Company the Marquis de Vogue, the president, eported that the transit receipts for last year howed a reduction of 80.000.000f. on the cor•esponding receipU for 1929. and remarked hat m such circumstances there could be281 words
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Article300 1931-07-20 17 Avoiding Onerous Regulations For over a century there has always been lag camouflage m merchant shipping, ships •ting sent under a flag to which they do not ightly belong so as to take advantage of the MPM4 possible running expenses. The most onspieuous examples m recent300 words
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Article202 1931-07-20 17 Reward A Sentence and a Fine The ingenious efforts of a young Frenchman ;o get into the United States by stowing away n a ca.se of hats loaded m a liner have been rewarded m the Paris courts by a suspended sentence and a fine. Louie202 words
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Article158 1931-07-20 17 Women's Memorial Inveiled at Washington A memorial to the men who gave their live m Older that the women and children might be saved when the liner Titanic went down on April 15. 1912, has been unveiled on the banks of the river Potomac at Washington. Mr. Stirruson.158 words
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Article514 1931-07-20 17 Financing Foreign Competition At a time when over two million tons of British shipping are laid up and over 45.000 British seamen are unemployed it is proposed —apparently quite seriously— that the credit of the British Treasury should be used to put more British ships out of514 words
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Article239 1931-07-20 17 Casualties During Last Year Experience (says The Times m connection with the recent fire on the liner Bermuda), has shown that with vessels of the highest class! equipped with expensive fittings, a gTeat deal of damage may quickly be done by fire, and some are inclined to regard239 words
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Article197 1931-07-20 17 Dash From Mid-Channel to Answer Call Xewhaven. While the British steamer Rallus was on its way through the Channel to Antwerp one of the men on board her was taken seriously ill. The skipper sent out an S.O.S. for a doctor: and Dr. J.197 words
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Advertisement298 1931-07-20 17 r^^ 1^ 1 The New A\ r _J^ SCENIC ROUTE ""vV Through Nature's Wonderland-* The Canadian Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of the 1 a i a r itUdC v and Casic gradic^ of any transco^ SSTw!? jS Yet I CC tJ 5 C highest Canadian Rocky298 words
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Advertisement134 1931-07-20 17 SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS By Fortnightly Paasenjrer Steamer* Between Rangoon, Marseilles and. England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Port of Disembarkation Plymouth Leave Rangoon A V T A X? A I t i > A Aiviniv/ii UUK/\ An O IS HURMA Auff 2B KEMMENDINE Oct.* 24 AMARAPOORA Dec! 5 KEMMENDINE p eb 13 Calls134 words
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Advertisement348 1931-07-20 18 AN EXCELLENT RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES LOOK THESE OVEK AUSTIN *T An economical car at a reasonable price. Runs well 4)400 AUSTIN 12 One of the best propositions obtainable at the price. Good appearance. Mechanically sound s>4dU BI T ICK *6' Wire wheels. Good engine and body.348 words
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Advertisement645 1931-07-20 18 ROUND YOUR DIAL Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily: Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metre from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney."Tanjong Priok. 21645 words
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Advertisement531 1931-07-20 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, BLshopsgate, London. E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Hoilo Semarang531 words
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Advertisement335 1931-07-20 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Capital 13.000.000 Subscribed 1.600.000 Paid-up 1.050 000 Reserve Fund and Rest L.6 M.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambrc. Esq J O Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford. Esq.. Sir Thomas Catto. Bart335 words
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Advertisement165 1931-07-20 18 THE /is SOUTH fej BRITISH |S] FIRE, MARIM MOTOR CAR iNstRANci v >„,;; LOWEST J krem l;v L. C. MAR< Olli. Mil EASTERN UNITE ASSURANCE CORPORATE FIRE, MARINE MOTOR \k ND PERSONAL ACCIDG INSURANCE, L v .i;i!i\s.p ifi ID Ol i< i TIIE OCEAN V(II)1N1 GUARANTEE OKIXMUH MMIIM) I Malayan165 words
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Article105 1931-07-20 19 Tenom Homco Scheme l OOPYRIOHTI London. July IK. I ha put (ori bone I hieh involv<*> I the pr :it company und the Tii h nominal capishilling than •h >• neo Rubfa C Ltd., iai Aprl] reconstructs :i <>i ;i B.ISQ i i In B it 4,205 £d105 words
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Article27 1931-07-20 19 KDutch (JaVai ordinary meet" ost price whs under the Chairman, was strong Qovernmental restriction, which i Inevitable a< otherwise there i permanently unsettled Industry27 words
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Article106 1931-07-20 19 Manufacturing Orders m Britain London. July 8. M S* din on UM need to lof t in system of uniform wa:.-s m bivn Interpreted m certain sec<rt:-' M an indication that the Plan is ivn foing well. Times .say., the market would unless trade could b>106 words
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Article126 1931-07-20 19 barvt ited during 1930 b) the Oil Palm Company were 773 tons 01 ■list 477 tons during 1929> and kernel* (against 71 tons., the p: s realiaed being £2t; ih.v iod •:i (against CM 17s 7d.) and lOd. per ton of kernels (against d The proflt for126 words
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Article50 1931-07-20 19 rubber for L&3O was 1.047.744 Papping was entirely suspended Alter maknm provision for a buildlngfl and machinery, 144, ytarV working .showed Ml in >t proflt of £13,551 rd was 1T3.H04. Deduct leaving balance of £12.013. propa to cam forward. di <!■ Dd per cent* Laurence Pountney-hill, KC4.50 words
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Article41 1931-07-20 19 1990 oJ the Batann ConEstates show dH loss of profit ol £13.r>;> 1 for the pr which reduce! the amount to be C 12.013 No dividend la re- ins: t; per cent.). The outr was 1,047,7441 b (against41 words
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Article72 1931-07-20 19 :«m tiic number ol insurance ithoriaed to operate In Turn was Uf< 4 Fin- 57; Marine 27; Motor etc. 4; Total 105. In ad- Insurance Company had re- "v j). rmi.ssion. Three nl the I-ifo companies had iHirtrtttti .stTuritk's and one had d<i>ositt'd .s^'urities •00 Ol the Fire Insurance com-72 words
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Article144 1931-07-20 19 Changes m Representative Prices United Press Association i Hem York. July H m rican Can Common i;j3 103 s Cities Bervlcs (Com) lie 10 Colombia Qai an Ik: tk 31 31 s ***** win 31 31 S3« rl< B 'uci and B v Corp LO' 38"144 words
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Article382 1931-07-20 19 t Lancashire's Trade m India A pie* lor a "fair Held*' lm the Lan< u.vlnrtcotton trade m India is mads by Mr. Henry Boothman, secretary of the Operative Spinners' Anrtk, tma.n n m his quarterly report. -It is unfortunate for the eel on trade that from382 words
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Article188 1931-07-20 19 FiTort to Regain Former World Nanking. Juno tt. In accordance vith an order of the Ministry o{ Industry, a committee to draft regulations for the standardisation and uradiiv, of tea for ■\l>oit has been formed by the Shanghai Bureau lor the Testing and Inspection of CommerciaJ Commodities188 words
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Article100 1931-07-20 19 Crop for 1930 was 1. 338. 287 lb which naILM-d averace price, ol r>.4sd. per pound. London landed terms. Output of rubber for current year Ls estimated at 1.447.000 lb. Profit lor year was £1.938 (against £13.774). add balance brought forward C 8.395. making £10.333. Les.«s buildln^i100 words
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Article342 1931-07-20 19 July 18 SELLING London, 4 months' sight 2 3 27 32 London, 3 months' sight 2 3 13 16 London. 60 days' sight 2 3 25,32 London. 30 days sight 23 34 London, demand 2 3 23 32 London. T. T 23 1116 Lyons and Parus. demand342 words
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71 1931-07-20 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION July 18th.. VI o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. X S.S equal to London Standard, Spot 9 t 10 Standard R.S.S on Tender July 9". iou Auu. 10 lo 1 Sept. 10 's 10 s Aug.-Stpt. 10 10% Oct. -Dec 10 'o 10 Jan-Mar 10 7 1171 words
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Article916 1931-07-20 19 SATURDAY. II LV 18TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS LOAN! Spore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1926. red. 1956 66 $22,000,000 106 Z 107* c.i. Spore Municipal 5 pc. of 1923 red. 1948-68 $21,000,000 107 U 108 el Spore Municipal 4*4 p.c. of 1930. red. 1970-80. $2 000,000 101 Z 10J',916 words
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Article480 1931-07-20 19 Latest Library Additions Tin- following publications were fa i ued or received by the Department of Statistics, SS. and F.MS., during the week ended July 11th. and are available for public use m Uv« Reference Library. Fullerton Building Issued by the Department Colony Rubber Dealers' Stocks and stocks480 words
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Article267 1931-07-20 19 Mr. J. G. Hay's Speech at Sua Betong Meeting Tin Bpeecb oi Mr. J. G. Hay at the ju-r.oral meeting of the United Sua Bet out; Rubber Estates was calculated to inspire British rubber planters m Malaya with a greater degre oi confidence m their267 words
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Article201 1931-07-20 19 Further Tapping Deferred The report presented t( the fwc-ihfth pejaral mrctinu Ol Bntth Rubber Estates cm London, on July 14th. Stated inter alia The profit fur the fear, after making provision lor depredation, is £3KO. 14s 8d; Thi amount brought forward freni last v»-ir uc £9.063 19>201 words
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Article101 1931-07-20 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT SiiiK.ip«:rr. July IK. Tin being up sgata to-day than is setter support lor lharea and even rubbers an it shade firmer. Tins. benawats treie de»«t m m Ihefarenooai at 70 L and later at 70. KuchaLs ar;- 82 buyers. 84 Belters. Kintas wen- .sold at 1101 words
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Article174 1931-07-20 19 British Dictate Motor Fashions Drttgnrri ol British motor CMVtag s lia\. received an unsolicited testimonial from America It is contained m the oflMaJ report of the USA. Government Trade CoinmisMoiu t m the Argentine R public. Describing the motor carria^e-i of BriU~.li ori«::i that are exhibited there,174 words
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Article191 1931-07-20 19 Meeting the Kxistins: Conditions The sp h ol Mi Charlei ateeraoo, chairman of Ungfi Plantat ons, at the urn. nil Metinn oi the company, save eMat ppoaj (Mya Tin Tiniest ol the energetic maanmi «Meh bmvi economic conditioni and at the nine time u» been taken to191 words
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Article139 1931-07-20 19 Merchants Fare Serious Lr.sses Karachi. .Inn. 2.1. European and Indian rorclgfl place good mercbanta oi Karachi who, since the Delhi truce, havt it i. believed, done mote bu khan traders m other parts df the eouulrj arc now faced with xcriou losses Up-eountr\ firms, principalls In Delhi,139 words
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Article93 1931-07-20 19 The ICCOUIit"- nt tin- Vliinr H. m Kstato r«)i 1930 ihow ;i loss cf 11.230. compared with ;< profit of £4.283 m 19L'9. 'Hil-, ivlicit. iadMtod from the cndiL balance <>i £2.29.» br<Jii(.-ht i.»r ward. 1 i sum of fI.OGI. winch is BMVled forward. Tbt crop barvwlai93 words
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Advertisement82 1931-07-20 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000 L Assurance m force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlement* I HEAD OFFICE: Winched HOU Si^pore U>KDO» OFFICE: 27. O.d Jewry. EC t* Company has 20 .000 deported with the Supreme Court of Engiand c ompUe, w.th tb. Britl-h82 words
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Article1702 1931-07-20 20 Singapore Fail to Maintain Reputation HONOURS EVEN Sinff apore 3; Malacca 3. Singapore supporters must have one thing foremost m their minds and that is that if Saturday's gam? against Malacca is to be taken as an illustration of how the home team shapes against a side capable1,702 words
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Article353 1931-07-20 20 Selangor Spring a Surprise [From Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. July 19. A position similar to 1926 is foreshadowed m the northern section of the Malaya Cup Competition as a result of Selangor scoring a surprising win o\er Penang on Saturday at the Stadium. This was the first353 words
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Article167 1931-07-20 20 Match Against Services Postponed to To-day The first of the two matches arranged for the visit of the South China XI, (who are here on their way from Java to Sumatra), against the United Services was postponed yesterday and will be played at the Anson Road Stadium167 words
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Article59 1931-07-20 20 THE DAVIS CUP Lott and Van Ryn Win at Doubles [Reuter's Service] Paris, July 18. In the Davis Cup inter-zone final Lott and Van Ryn (America) beat Hughes and Perry (England) 6 l, 6 3, 4 6, 6 3. In the first two singles Austin (England)59 words
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Article105 1931-07-20 20 Fulton a Triple Winner [Reuter's Service] Bisley, July 18. Sergeant Pulton, late Queen's Westminsters, won the King's Prize at Bisley on Saturday with a score of 285. This is the third time Fulton has won. Dr. Kelly, late University of London Training Corps, was r?cond with 280105 words
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Article76 1931-07-20 20 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, July 18. At Bisley to-day Mr. W. A. Duff, of Malaya, who fired m the Junior Kolapore and Junior MacKinnon for the team, won the Fletcher Trophy with a score of 65. In th? King's Prize Pinkerton and Ryves of the Malayan team76 words
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Article111 1931-07-20 20 Lambton Before the Stewards fFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, July 18. The Stewards have had under investigation the running m the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park <a mile and a quarter) of the unconsidered outsider Caerleon (four year old Phalaris-Canyon) who is owned by Lord Derby and111 words
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Article82 1931-07-20 20 Malayan P.W.D. Athletics LFrom Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur, July 19. The P.W.D. Athletic Union held successful annual sports on Saturday. The performances were very poor. Competitors from all over Malaya participated. To-morrow the eliminating match for entry into the men's doubles of the Malayan Lawn82 words
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Article70 1931-07-20 20 American Universities' Visit [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT! London, July 19. Tisdall. the famous University athlete, was unable to compete at Stamford Bridge on Saturday m the annual contest between Oxford and Cambridge and Harvard and Yale, owing to being unfit and insufficiently trained, while Townend. another of the English athletes,70 words
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Article371 1931-07-20 20 HOME CRICKET Hobbs' Remedy for Too Much Play [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, July 18. In the match at Nottingham between Notts and Yorkshire, the leading counties, Notts won the toss but their luck is out as they are without six of their best players m371 words
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Article332 1931-07-20 20 The Clifford Cup Competition The qualifying round for the "Clifford Cup" competition was played on Saturday and yesterday. Seventy -two cards were taken out and the following were returned: The Clifford Cup The following is the draw for the first round m this competition D. Paterson vs.332 words
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Article121 1931-07-20 20 Final Results of the Tournament Open Singles Final Capt. Mere beat Capt. Graham 6—l 2 6 6—2. Inler-I/nit Doubles Final R. A. beat Staff and Departments 6 4, 6 4. .Married Couples Event Final Capt. and Mrs. More beat Capt. and Mrs. Sydall 6 3, 6—l. Men's Singles121 words
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