The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 November 1931

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    17 1 The Singapore Free Press \O. 13.482. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGApjjl:, S.S. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1931. 1 10 CENTS.
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    THE DAY'S NEWS
    388 1 It is rumoured the facts of the Thorburn case contained m a Chinese note state he was murdered at Souchow and his body burned Page 9. If Japanese forces were to be evacuated within the railway zone by Nov. 16, the main danger to peace would be
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    RUBBER ESTATE HOUSEKEEPING
    1058 1 More often than not one takes over a bungalow on a rubber estate from a bachelor, whose ideas of running a house would seem to most women entirely lacking m method. The lady of the house, if she has not brought her own domestic staff which usually
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      287 1 Telvinator THE FINEST El TRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. galet-Senrfce 2-1 Raffle* Quay Raffles Hotel y^ KXCELLOIT ACCOMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION EVERY SATURDAY y^ RIJSTTAFEL yS S^^ y^ S IDE GRILL < 4^ yl^ U NOON TO X yS <<<^S' TOMORROW y *r^ S^ 945— MU>NIGHT
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      152 1 TAe Man Who VOLUNTEERED To accept a Salary Cut I fSr^WP^ B^^^* Guaranteed including Duty J^^^^St^M T^- b t e 4 gHi@naj^^»>M/^M Sj including Duty BLIXOCH LADE'S TESTER AT "WORK" SOLE AGENTS McALISTER Co., Ltd. THE EUROPE HOTEL MUSIC ON IHE VERANDAH 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. NOTICE Special Race
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      116 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Robinsons for jade Page 9. Whiteaways sale bargains Page 6. Xmas presents at Frankles Puge 5. Italasia Fiat concessionaires Pa^e 1. Stocks of Bata shoes must be cleared Pact 4. Fre3h cakes and pastries at Ccld StoragePage 10. Ladies' handbags fcr evening weii" ct L:t*le? Pace 10. CHRYSLER
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      17 1 KELVINATQR THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT A. CLOUET CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. Sales- Service 2-1 Raffles Quay
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    THE WEEK
    287 2 Monday. 2nd. Hinh Water. 02.35. 7.3 ft.. 13 24. 8.6 ft. Opening of Siimaporr Art Club. Exhibition Victoria Theatre 9 a.m. Municipal Commissioners Budget Meeting, 2.15 p.m. Rutfby: SC.C vs. Gloucester*" 3rd XV. at S.O.C. Hockey: SC.C. vs. Raffles Inst.. at SC.C; Ceylon S.C. vs. SRC. A. at
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    THE SCREEN
    337 2 The Love Waltz at the Capitol ißy Oar Film Correspondent > Extremely int lesting from beginning to end is the only way m which to describe the propnMMM which commenced at the Capitol on Saturday, when there were record attendances. Starting off with a Mickey Mouse cartoon followed
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    TOMLINSON HALL LITERARY SOCIETY
    165 2 A MMtlnf ot the Tomlin.son Hall Literary Society was held on Thursday last m the Tomlinson Hall, when member.', oi the society gave ;i play reading of "Dear Brutus." Tne play was staged and acted and. though the actors read their parts, they managed to convey
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    BUNGA RAYA DISTURBANCE
    57 2 Chinese Raid on a Dispensary I From Our Own Correspondent Malacca. Nov. 1. Chinese last night raided a Chinese dispensary m Bun?;a R*ya suspected of having received Japanese medicine. The police were oalled out and Mr. A. McLennan. Chief Inspector, received knock on the head. Armed police
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    HOME FOOTBALL I
    972 2 The League Positions Up to Date As a rvsult of their big victory against Newcastle on Saturday Everton ?o to the top of the English League. Present positions are a.s follcw: DIVISION 1 Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Everton 13 10 3 41 22
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    THE SAPPERS SUP
    167 2 nif oni£ai»orf ©uppers lo.rt.is.v.; are great 100 per cent-men and do much "sapping", with, for the sake of variety, a little supping occasionally. The company has held sundry convivial i^itheiings and they ha»« a u been voted as very successful. But m the past those gatherings have
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      435 2 ENERGEN FOODS (Starch reduced) for DIABETES and GASTRIC TROUBLES. Specially recommended for SLIMMING DIET Can be obtained m batons, Biscuits, Assorted boxes, Breakfast Food. MEDICAL HALL, LTD.. 3. Battery Road. BUSINESS CARDS. I STRAITS TYPEWRITER AGENCY I 14A Chance Alley, Singapore. The cheapest House for your Statloner V- Typewriters, Ribbons
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      624 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Erection and Completion of 2 Blocks of Garages at Hooper Road. Date of Closing. 4 p.m.
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      524 2 MOST SUCCESSFUL GIFT for HOME? "Kimono" ECHIGOYA'S SALE IS STILL ON! NOTICES EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA. < Singapore Branch* Armistice Day Celebrations. WKDNESDAY, NOV. 11th. 1931. SERVICE AT THE CENOTAPH Ex-Service nun and women are requested to be on the Padant* .sid?. facini> the Cenotaph at 7.15 a.m. Medalb to
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      345 2 GOODYEAR WATER HOSE Pathfinder Corrugated Garden Hose. Stocked m Red and Black Cover. One Braid C on struction. Dia. Inside m S cases I' 21 '2 m. s 8 j n 3 13 cts. 14 cts is cU Canadian Corrugated Red Cover Garden Hose. Two Braid Construction l 2 ins.
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    MUI-TSAI REGISTRATION
    454 3 Canton Plans Social Reforms Binte a sumine office as Commissioner of the Bureau of Social Affairs m. August last. Mr. T. Y. Jt n, American university graduate, has done much kc od work for the women and children and the sick and poor m Canton. The Cant 1
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    46 3 I The late Dr. Murray Robertson, whose math has just been announced, was a brother of Mr. Argyll Robertson, formerly agent of the Chartered Bank, here, and of the tote Mr. Farleisrh Robertson who was for loiiir a pi. nter m N.«tMi-S-mbilan. sayi the Malay Mail.
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    SINGAPORE MERCANTILE CO-OPERATIVES
    1338 3 TOO MUCH BORROWING Need to Meet Unemployment Conditions The adjourned annual general meeting of the jSingapore Mercantile Cooperative Thrift »ad .Ltan Society Ltd.. wna held at the Council Chamber on Tuesday last when rJ2 members Were present. Mr. James Robertson. ih e President. Ifr. W. A. L.
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    16 3 Mr. E. L. 11 1111 l lias bt« n yppointed Ein ineer. Posts and ToJcaraphs. KetUk.
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      238 3 f^ vK~•v" v v v vvv v w m < dition to any meal. [\/lU vfor If you would have a instantly, sets quickly^^KS^J^Fffiff^^ and contains the highJelly Crystals I SUCCESSFUL REMEDY I REMOVES THE CAUSE Diseases arising from the Blood must be treated by removing the cause from the
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      251 3 Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Umited. I BRANCHES n, first Cross Street MALACCA. 1 i*F ht Street I PENANG. 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. i Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or
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    THE AVENGING LOVER
    3033 4  - THE AVENGING LOVER MOYRA E. HAYWOOD By CHAPTER VI Rosamund Moves to Her New Home IN the taxi, going back to Hampstead. Rosamund wept a little as she told Guy all that had happened. Somehow she didn't much mind him seeing her weakness. I'm sorry; it WM a beastly experience."
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    THE MALAYAN TURF
    411 4 SINGAPORE RACES Handicaps For First Day The following are the handicaps for the first day's racing at Singapore on Saturday. Races 1. Hones Class 4 Div. I—(61 (6 Furs). 2.30 p.m. Tora 9.0, True Blue 8.10, Sahaya Punya (Late Mengadap) 8.10. Lynella 8.10. Nancykar 8.10, Tuesday 8.10,
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    NOVEMBER RACES
    442 4 Training Work on the Racecourse Officially the Racecourse is only open this time ten days before the first day's racing, but meetings are so frequent nowadays and work is carried on unofficially so continuously that the formal opening for exercise is no longer required for long period?. There
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    Y.M.C.A. FOOTBALL
    62 4 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. 1 at Football against Tras Athletic on the Y.M. C.A. ground on Tuesday at 5 p.m.: A. Van Bochove; Tan Hock Leong, Yap Yeow Siang. Abdul Kadir, Chan Joo Kirn, Low Suan Eng. Chan Joo Tiang, Lee Ah Chee, James Goh, Tan
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      112 4 PRESENT STOCKS MUST BE CLEARED REGARDLESS OF COST! In order to make space for the new stocks q| latest designs m footwear, we are compelled to shift out the whole of our present stock as speedily as possible. Here is your' chai secure smart up to date footwear at prices
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      571 5 I fajfcJh^ TELEPHONE N9 6909 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 The Big Show that is still pulling the crowds X DOUGLAS l"^*^\ FAIR ANKS IGXT€H4I«E The Old Lion brings You the BEST PROGRAMME of the Year jP" REGINALD ■Hi DENNY and TM^M CLIFF EDWARDS World's Greatest tennis Player I demonstrating his technique
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  • SPORT OF THE DAY.
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      IN TIME RUGGER WILL KILL SOCCER
      683 6 IN TIME RUGGER WILL KILL SOCCER SPORTS CONTROVERSY "And a Good Thing Too"— Says Glyn Roberts The greatest of all ball games is plain Rugger. It is the greatest game m the world 1<» watch or to play, writes Glyn Roberts m the Daily Express. It is healthy and exacting,
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      TREVOR WIGNALL REPLIES
      1315 6 Mr. Glyn Roberts i.- a provocative but engaging young writer, and when he opeoi up on sport topics I road him with interest, replies Trevor Wifinall m the sami 1 paper. But I am wondering how Car his tongue VII m his cheek when he committed himself
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      HOCKEY
      196 6 Is game as good to-day as m the past? (From Our Own Correspondent* < London. Oct 13. There is a bent for good hcckey players. In < the Lancashire County Handbook, from which it is pleasing te> note that 50 clubs are now affiliated, there is an interesting contribution
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      S.C.R.C. PING PONG CHAMPIONSHIP
      201 6 The toOowini received b& ta Tan Boon Poh, Teo Tlmn Kent. LMBg Si.w Tai. Tan H Cll I Leong. B. Clu-w. Loll Jvei W San«. Clii-onu Chee T« Of N C Tan Mom Tcnu. Wciik T.ck Pmh Chun. Poh Chet- Jui vs Tan Ctl Boon Huat
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      275 6 WHITEAWAYS I, t* «O*T MALG I SINGLE TERAIS In fawn or grey, lined crown, wide brim. Usually $8.50 each. Sale Price $5.00 each. POLO SHAPE TOPEES In white or khaki all sizes.. Usually $4.25 each. Sale Price $3*25 each. MK.VS FELT HATS Good quality English felt fawn Of «rey odour.
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      225 6 GOLDWJNG TENNIS GUT Goldwinu Gut has volutionized the racket stringing J«m In many counti Its durability has (I>, come the necessity getting rackets stn so frequently. v. m these times Ls of considerable Import once to tennis playei REASONABLE COS! AND ENTIRELY Nil TISHMAMFMTr,., If unobtainabh' from >OUr Sports Dealer,
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  • AN ARMAMENTS HOLIDAY
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      HER NEIGHBOURS
      227 7 kßcuter's Service] Washington. Oct. 31. tht Leagues proposal for a year (unncnts holiday the United States has reservation thai the undertaking apply nstruciton not at present occurring for. This leaves the United States building seven 10.000 ton 8 inch three submarines, one aircraft- vt rovers. American acceptance to
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    THE PRIME MINISTER
    158 7 P.\ eeK-ena at Chequers Briu-h Radio Official Service I Rugby. Oct. 30. HM Primt Minister left Downing Street this iftOBMB lor Chequers, where he will remain Sunday i t ninii. Ht. iuts hud an extremely strenuous fort- j ■Ml nuaued m one of the hardest fcJSgM contests
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    MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
    83 7 PtHag m Britain To-day Mtkta Radio— Official Service I Rugby, Oct. 3«. iiln J lv kbe municipal elections takes place parhamt ntaiy elections have over-sha--1 th» looU contcata but. m many instances. '•'•us rwnprtgm arc being conducted by the pposlnc parties. I c pn,vin(es one-third of the memberthe
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    REPARATIONS
    65 7 roposed Franco-German Conversations IReuter's Service 1 Paris. Oct. 30. •laiuo-German conversations on re•<'hJ .^hurt-term debts are expected to iHw M. Laval's return on Boeach has gone to Berlin to seek Germany's financial situation on' l th« Hoover moratorium and the' F'b 1. of $1,500,000,000 of "frozen" credit*, requires urgent
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    GERMANY'S DEBT
    38 7 Sum Owins to Foreißn H«uurs Service Ktxwt\ BerUn, Oct. 30. r oOdtl statistics of the German '-"iMir" aUd llldustr y owe f o^ign creditors U «f marks, of which 12 milliards n-teWB maturing within a twelve
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    HONDURAS DISASTER
    33 7 «'itish Radio— Official Service) Rujby. Oct. 3». Oov«n T al «as heard from the ,i" mnucla that legislature there Htti •1( ISUO lor th relief of hurricane discun" IB British Honduras
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    PONTIAN KECHIL'S FINAL INSPECTION
    897 7 MUNICIPAL VISIT Singapore's Water Supply from Johore A number of the Singapore Municipal Commissioner.-, sonic with their wives, and headed by the President (Mr. W. Bartley) m company \wth the late President (Mr. R. J. Fairer i. accompanied Mr. W E. Binwie. senior partner m the
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    POPULAR IPOH RESIDENT
    93 7 Farewell Dinner to Mr. Nailer [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Oct. 31. At a largely attended dinner at the Grand Hotel last night nearly 100 Rotarians and friends bade farewell to Mr. Nailer. President of the Club, on his approaching departure. Warm tributes from leading residents were
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    SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL
    1298 7 PROPOSED CUT IN WAGES The Case of the South Indian Labourer •By Our Indian Correspondent* Tc-day's Municipal Budget meeting promises to be very inter* sting m that Mr. S. Q. Wong's! proposal that a temporary- cut of 10 per cent be made m the salaries of all Municipal
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    ARCHITECT CLAMS HIS FEES
    438 7 ALKAFF AND CO., SUED Services m Connection With Mosque Disputed The construction of a mosque m Alkali Gardens, and cf a sea-wall and sc.i pavilion at Pasir Panja:ig were matters m dispute m an action brought by Mr. J. B. Westerhcut, the wellknown Singapore architect, against
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    THE BURNED MUI-TSAI
    246 7 Woman to Serve (»aol Sentence The Chinese woman recently convicted of most shocking treatment to a mui-tsai *it was stated that the child \va^ burned with a poken and sentence d to one years rigorous imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation of $500 or serve another years
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    EDISON'S ESTATE
    48 7 Son to Contest the Will [Reuters Service] Wilmington, Delaware, Oct. 30. William Edison, son by the inventor's first marriage, has decided to contest his fathers will which bequeathed most to the two sons of the second marriage. William alleges undue influence by the stepmother and half-brother.
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    THE BOY SCOUT MOVEMENT
    629 7 SATURDAY'S JAMBOREE Various Branches of Work Demonstrated Over 700 Boy Scouts of all nationalities, but all members of the Singapore scout movement, gathered at the Anson Road Stadium on Saturday and welcomed a largo gathering of spectators into the "Great Brotherhood." The Scouts went through a
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    TWO MEN STRUCK
    463 7 Further Hearing of Charge Against European Motorist The cast- ill which Michael Carr. a European employed with Messrs Sime Darby and Co. icharged with voluntarily causing previous hurt by a rash act was continued m the District Court on Saturday before the District Judge. Mr. G. C.
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    BRITISH TRADE BOOM
    11 7 FOREIGN ORDERS Search for Sites for New Factories
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    STEEL INDUSTRY
    172 7 fßeuter's Service] London. Oct. ;o. Industrial areas report definite British trade boom. Several hundred Glasgow men who have been idie for months have been reengaged at works where orders for 4000 tons of steel shafts have been booked for foreign buyers. Other Clyde steelworks report keen inquiries. Four
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    PERAK STATE COUNCIL
    142 7 Next Year's Budget Passed <From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh. Oct. 31. An interesting meet ing of the Perak State Council this week passed next year's Budget after brief discussion. It also dealt with numerous cases under the Smallholders Protection Enactment, wherein sale was not recommended m 29
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    MR. THOMAS' PENSION
    114 7 N.U.R. Endorse Withdrawal Decision IReutvr's Service London. Oct. :o. Despite an impassioned hour and a half's appeal by Mr. Thomas the National Union ol Railwaymen delegates overwhelmingly decided to endorse the executive s deeMn and withdraw Mi pension. Mr. Themes wh.s lvceivec'. by strained silence. He was
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    HONEYMOON SHOCK
    68 7 Property Worth $100,000 Seized by Court IReutw's Service mm York. Oct. 3». The honeymoon m Mexico City of Russell Sherwood, accoirutaut of Mayor Walkci of New York, was rudely disturbed by the superkncourt ot New York ordering seizure of hJs property valued at $100,000. Sherwood, was sumnvmrd by
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    SIAMESE AVIATOR
    67 7 Misadventure Verdict at Inquest IReuttr's Service I London, Oct. .;o. A verdict of misadventure was returned at the inquest on the aviator Sucha Ritkul. An expert gave evidence that the machine go* into a spin through an error of judgment. I Second Lieutenant Aat Sucha Ritkul. a Siamese,
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    BANK TRUST COMPANY
    34 7 Closed by Order of American Commissioner Ri-iter's Service Nfw, York, Ocl. 3t. The Federation Bank Trust Company, with resources of $18,000,000 has been closed by order of the State Banking Commissioner.
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    30 7 The list of holidays to be observed m Johoro is published m the Johore Government Gazetn It comprises twelve days the majority bemp m the earlier part of the year.
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT
    1077 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1931. WEEK-END COMMENT Public interest has for the moment shifted somewhat from the political situation at Home, although speculations m regard to the constitution of the Cabinet remain prominent. There must be a period for realisation of the severity of the defeat of the
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    COMMODITY MARKET
    352 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, Oct. 31. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 23/4 d. (234 d.). Forward 2 15 16d. <2%d.). The market is quiet. j Mrs. siowe. wire oi ivir. iv oiuwe, mi. n.. i P. Cobden-Ramsay, who
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    PAHANG CONSOLIDATED
    1989 8 CLAIM AGAINST STATE OF PAHANG I COMPANY NOT EXEMPT FROM I RESTRICTION I CHIEF JUSTICE'S JUDGMENT I The Pahang Consolidated Co. have failed m their claim before the < hier j aNl H F.M.S., Sir L. H. Elphinstone, to be exempted from the operation* of the Tin r^
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      168 8 EMPTY BARRELS MOST USEFUL FOR HOLDING LARGE GARDEN PLANTS WHEN CUT IN HALF. We have a number for sale CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD.. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances oj Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 A 5372. WHY BVY TINNED CAKES? ROYAL BAKERY Freshly Made Cakes
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      42 8 I OOXA i FOR ACCURACY Sc RELIABILITY j THE LATEST AND SMARTEST DESIGNS IN WRIST WATCHES POCKET WATCHES ALARM CLOCKS i TRAVELLING CLOCKS CAN BE HAD FROM The Sole Agents Distributors For S.S. Mi F.M.S. U. S. De SUVA BROS, Jewellers Singapore
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  • THORBURN KILLED AT SOOCHOW
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      SAFETY OF NATIONALS
      414 9 v. .-,i Far BMtera Servic«| Shanghai, Oct. 31. Bdentood that the facts m the ire Ml cut m the Chinese note hmds of the British Government „:i release them for publication iU mt. rumoured that the note says that .:nsud,on June 2 at Quinsan Wbet) he was
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    MISS SALAMAN
    72 9 IVooress of South African fßeuter's Service] London, Ort. 31. 120-horse-power Puss-Moth aero--1 Hope." Miss Peggy Salaman. a r-halred 19-year society girl, left Lymartompanied by Mr. Gordon viator and second pilot, on an nmiu to Capetown. Athens. Oct. 31. ■■■n, who is attempting a record Alrim m a Pu.o-Moth.
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    A ROYAL WELCOME
    39 9 fnnce Returns From Europe I SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. Nov. 1. »as nepbew, Prince Chulachak "f the late heir presumptive, on Europe where he has been ;-st.-i day. The young prince will Xbrtr Majesties during hLs five
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    FLIERS DECORATED
    40 9 *">« Honours Stainforth md Boothman Radio-Official Service! f l i,,,,, Rujfby, Oct. 31. WMlt Stainforth. holder of tht J record, and Flight Lieutenani won the Schneider Trophy raw "h U cre this morning decorated -m I >;ZT Cr SS
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    SUMATRA TOBACCO
    40 9 iwuier's Service] n,,m c Washington, O ct. 31. t UmalT& wiu admissible inti hi ]U v> Under the tariff »aw afte a, cording to a Treasury rulin, x^vLsioils barring goods produce. rtd lab ™r become effective on tha
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    BUILDING THE NEW CABINET
    312 9 NATIONAL TASK New House of Commons Meets To-morrow [Reuter's Service] London, Oct. 31. The penultimate return of the general election at London University, was: Sir Graham Little Und. Conservative* 8.461; Major Chuch (National non-Party> (an ex-Labour MPI 3.134. The four candidates for the Combined Universities seats
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    CEYLON RUBBER
    210 9 Kuala Lumpur Conference Urged [Reuter's Service] Colombo. Oct. 31. The Ceylon Rubber Industries Committee attack the Colonial Secretary's reply < which is regarded as unfavourable) to the proposal to shift the centre of gravity of rubber restriction negotiations from Europe to the Far East. The Committee emphasises that
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    BRITISH CREDITS
    138 9 France and U.S. Grant Extension TBritlsh Radio— Official Service] Ruffby. Oct. 31. Repayment of £20.000.000 of the £50,000,000 borrowed m equal portions on Aug. Ist. from the Bank of France and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York was announced by the Bank of England last night. The
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    SIAM CUSTOMS
    55 9 Expected Increase Leads to Profiteering [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] Bang-kck Nov. 1. The market is full of rumours regarding the expected increase of customs duties and profiteers are already working selling old stocks at enhanced prices. Other shops are advising I customers to buy to-day because prices are
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    FEBRUARY'S B.I. F.
    62 9 Twice as Many Overseas Buyers I British Radio Official service i Rugby. Oct. 31. Compared with the figure at the correspondf Ing time last year, almost twice as many over- seas buyers have announced their intention of d visiting next February's British Industries Fair, it m addition
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    NANKING AND CANTON SITUATION
    209 9 fUA<Jfc BKUAKDOWN Dramatic Developments Predicted [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai, Nov. 1. A curious situation, perhaps only possible m China, has arisen m connection with the Cantonese delegates who since Oct. 21 have been abortively conferring with Nanking delegates. The prospects originally were rosy and Chiang
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    BUTLER HOPS OFF
    100 9 England- Australia Record Attempt I Reuter's Servirel London. Oct. 31. Mr. C. A. Butler hopped off from Lympne at 5.17 a.m. m an attempt to reach Australia m ei»ht days. He is flying an 18 foot. 75 h.p. machine described as the world's smallest. His route will
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    CENTRAL LEGISLATURE
    118 9 R.T.C. Committee's Report IReuber's Service 1 London, Nov. 1. A Central Legislature with two chambers of 200 and 300 members is recommended m the draft report of the Federal Structure Committee of the India Round Table Conference, with allotment to independent states of 40 per cent, of seats
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    THE DOLLAR
    90 9 Europe Reassured of Its Security [Reut-er's Service] New York, Oct. 31. The recovery' of Europe from absurd fears for the security of the dollar is indicated by this week's Federal Reserve statement which shows a gain of over $27,000,000 gold compared with the previous heavy weekly losses amounting
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    AUSTRALIAN CRICKET
    70 9 South Africa's Second Match [Reuter's Service] Adelaide, Oct. 31. In the second match of the South African tour of Australia, against South Australia, the scores are S. Africa, Ist Innings 175 S. Australia Ist Innings 170 S. Africa 2nd Innings 86 for 1. Christy (who made 63 m
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    A POPULAR ELECTION
    57 9 M.P. a Former Siam Resident [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, Nov. 1. The election of Mr. Nunn as member of Parliament for Whitehaven hac given lively satisfaction to his friends m Siam. He was for many years Adviser to the Customs and numberous telegrams of congratulation were
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    PIT DISASTER
    26 9 Ten Killed m Fifeshire Explosion [Reiner's Service] London, Oct. 31. Ten persons have been killed m an explosion m a coalpit at Lochgtlly, Fifeshire.
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    THE MANCHURIA CRISIS
    10 9 JAPAN'S PREDICAMENT China Ready for Foreign Supervision
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    LEAGUE'S DILEMMA
    643 9 fßeui.ers Service] London, Nov. i. Commenting on the Manchuria situation The Observer remarks that a way out of the difficulty created by the Japanese fifth "fundamental principle", namely respect for the treaty rights of Japan m Manchuria, is' suggested by the Chinese letter proposing a treaty of arbitration
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    23 9 Mr. H. O. Maas. a director of Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd.. Penang. accompanied by Mrs. Maas. returned from home by the Rajputana.
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    PAHANG CONSOLIDATED FAIL
    272 9 (Continued f:cm page 8) Pahang, and that the Federal Council estab'.ished by the agreement cf 1927 was advisory only and that Enactments passed by the Fedpnl Council could operate m Pahr.ng only by virtie of the assent of the Sultan, the Chief Justice said he was unable
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      605 10 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co*, Ltd. (Incorporated hi England). "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. CITY OF KHIO6 For Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port city OF WINDSOR For London, Rotterdam, H'burg and G'gow Nov. 14 OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI
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      432 10 British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N. Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVrKNAIFVr LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK F OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japan Tonnage. Singapore. l(>niM4> KHIVA 9.000 Nov. 2 KASHMIR 9 0,,. 32 SOMALI
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    MAIL DESPATCHES
    69 12  -  TRAIN BY 3angkok every Monday Thursday 7.30 a.m. iedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 0 p.m. iuantan (via Jerantut) 6 put. ielantan every Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 7.30 am, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Slam 7.30 am P.M.S., Batu Anam, Bati. Pahat, Kluang,
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    BY STEAMER, TRAIN AND AEROPLANE TO-DAY
    136 12 Kukup Hong Cheang 9 a.m. North, N.-East and N.-West Sumatra Plancius 9 a.m. Rhio Mersing 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Hong Teck 9 a.m. Karimon Soon Lee 9 a.m. Bangkok* *Alsia 10 a.m. Indo-China G. G. Paul Doumer 11 a.m. Selat Pandjang*. Bengkalis* and Bagan
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    MAILS DELIVERED
    109 12 Mails despatched from Singapore. October 9th. by Insulinde were delivered m London. October 30th (21 days). CURTAILMENT OF DELIVERIES FROM GENERAL POST OFFICE. SINGAPORE Commencing from Monday. Nov. 2nd. 1931, deliveries from the General Post Office. Singapore, for the Town area and Suburban districts will commence at 8.25
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    CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR LETTER AND PARCEL MAILS
    236 12 Mails for Europe Christmas. Letters. Nov. 27. Dec. 4*. Dec. 10+: Parcels; Nov. 12. Nov. 18. New Year Letters. Dec 3. Dec. 10$, Dec 17+; Parcels; Nov. 26, Dec. 2. For U.S.A- Christmas. Letters. Nov. 19. Nov. 20:. Nov. 26;:. Dec. It;
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    CLEARANCES
    39 12 Oct. 31. Petaling. Ban Sicng Bee. Kangaroo. Pangkor. Centaur. Mahidol. Circe. Hua Tone. Ipoh. Darvel. Lipis tßrit): Genoa Maru (Jap>: de Weeit. Toradja. Van Linschoten. Senang <Dut>. Nov. 1. Behvan. G. V. der Heyden, Menestheus (Dut>; Katong (Brit).
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    THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD
    123 12 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1.) Yuensang 22. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3.) Plancius 18: Malayan Prince 13; Alsia 11; Westmoor 9; Khiva 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate S.) Tweedbank 30; Siljestad 32; Mangola 34; Klang 35. Empire Dock
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    AEROPLANE ATTACKS MOSQUITOS
    567 12 DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT Dusting Calcutta Breeding Places An aeroplane is to play a principal part In Calcutta's fight against the mosquito menace. The plane will be used m dusting breeding places of mosquitoes with Paris Green. The experiment has been carried out with success m some parts of
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    "EUROPE'S SUICIDE"
    180 12 Foolish to Disarm While Soviet State Exists Prague Oct. 21. In a sensational speech before the Chamber's Foreign Affairs Commission. Dr. Kramarsch. leader cf powerful National Democratic Party, declared disarmament to be the greatest crime conceivable and equivalent tv Europe'c suicide so long as there is such a
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    VESSELS ARRIVED
    138 12 Raub. Brit. 573. from Ponti'mak 31, for Pontianak 2. Pasir. Dut. 630, from Sourabaya 31, for Penang 31. Karuah, Brit. 112. from Muar 31. for Muar 2 Flevo. Brit. 123, from Pefcan Baroe 31, for Pekan Baroe 2. Pangkor. Brit. 689. from Bangkok 31, for Malacca, Port Swettenham
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      534 12 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. i hr (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, Net y 0 Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Sue/) Due Sails M.S. SILVERYEW Nov. 3 Nov. 8 M.S. SILVERCYPRESS Nov. 24 Nov. 30 M.S. SILVERWALNUT Dec. 8 Dtc. 14 For rates and particulars
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      NEW YORK TARIFF
      35 13 RE VERTEX: The rate of freight on this article has been put on the same basis as that on Linatex viz: Contract Non-Contract Revertex G511.50 G513.50 effective as from October 30th, 1931.
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      PORT HEALTH
      186 13 The following is the health bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for the week ended October 24th. Alexandria: 1 plague case. Port Said: 1 plague case. Abadan: 1 cholera case. Mohammerah: 1 cholera case and 1 death. Basrah: 38 cholera cases and 7 deaths as against
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      OBEYED AN IMPULSE
      247 13 Engineer Jumps Overboard off Woosung Shanghai police were looking for a foreigner, who. it was believed, was roaming Woosung roads, tlad only m pyjamas. The captain of the steamer Daisy Moller reported to the harbour-masters office shortly after he arrived from Dalny that one of hii engineers
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      SPAIN AND MOTOR SHIPS
      186 13 Good Field for Sale of Marine Engines Since first experimenting with motor vessels several years ago. practically all Spanish shipowners have adopted internal-cumbustion machinery for their new vessels, whether cargo or passenger. As it is evidently the intention to develop shipbuilding m Spain so far as
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      SHIP HELD UP
      189 13 Freighter Attached at Kobe The Norwegian freighter Bonus. 7,000 tons, owned by a Norwegian steamship company, has been detained m Kobe since September 10, reports the Japan Chronicle. She was attach- ed about a fortnight ago by Messrs. Holstein Co., agents of the Rickmers Line, Germany, the
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      BRITISH SHIPBUILDING
      897 13 An Analysis of the Position The shipbuilding position is often rendered obscure by an incomplete analysis of statistics, and particularly those of vessels laid up, m relation to world tonnage, and of ships under construction without an investigation of the types being built. When an examination of the
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      90 13 An old and much respected resident of Taiping, m the person of Mr. R. Manecksha, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 25. of heart failure. The late Mr. Manecksha. whc had the unique distinction of being the oldest Parsee resident of the F.M.S., came to settle m Taiping
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      382 13 s^^ Tiir Singapore Free Press (Daily and Weekly Editions). Head Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. felephone: 6056- Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered vrith the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features
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      149 13 rwnhe "Ankoria" Baby Food of W New Zealand is produced *> only m the Spring when the fresh green pastures are at their highest Vitamin Content, and by the introduction of Vitamin D known as THE SUNLIGHT VITAMIN. "Ankoria" builds up the bone, prevents future tooth decay, and eventually removes
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    HIS EXCELLENCY'S TOUR
    890 14 Progress of the West Coast Monday. Ortober 19th. Un:{ku Mohamed Shah. State Coininissiont r, sunii Mr. J Calder. Assistant Adviser. Batu PaImt. came on board the Sea Belle and had break last with His Excellency. I In the morning His Excellency landed at Bittu Pahat am! accompanied
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    Y.W.C.A. JUMBLE SALE
    44 14 A Jumble Sale will bi< held on Friday at 4 p.m at the Y.W.C.A. Rattles Quay. Gifts of sri-ondhand clothing and furnishings will be received any turn- at the V W.C.A. A special appeal is made this year for warm clothing
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      CINEMATIC BILGE
      197 14 Tc the Kditnr. Sir. —Is it not time that you Rave fair and genuine criticisms of th-j films served up for local entertainment <'.' t that is if you Ml out to bt' fair to your readers and to help the elimination ol trash. There is a film
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      "FUTURE OF CHINA
      299 14 To the Iditor. The strength of a nation dept-nds on its people. What China needs to-day is Education and Unity. China expects her people to be Inw-abidln? and well educated. More schools for the tvaching of "western learning" should be constructed without delay. When will China taMM
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    MRS. BEGG CHARGED
    472 14 Alleged False Information The case m which Mrs. N. C. Begg i.s charged ■vith giving false information to the Police aas continued on Saturday m the District Court, before Mr. G C. Dodd. Mr. N. A. Mallal appeared for the accused, ivhile Chief Court Inspector D. Kenny
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    36 14 The following will represent the Indian Association at hockey against the Chinese on Tuesday on the I.A. grounds. Rajaram Chaterjee. Naranjan Singh, Keneddy Baskaran Teja Singh. Mahajan. Katiyal. Namazie Paranjcthi and Wazcer Singh. Reserve Radhand Mo»:on.
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      Popular Shortwave Radio Stations
      521 14 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can be received In Singapore Java Stations Bandoeng PLM 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, 21 metres from 6.30 p.m. (irregular).
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      KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
      66 14 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 a.m. PETALING HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO. 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 British Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of
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      CHINESE MEDICAL STUDENTS UNION
      197 14 At- the thirteenth annual general meeting of the Chinese Medical Student's Union, presided over by Dr. Loh Seng Tak, the following officebearers were elected for the year 1931-1932 President: Dr. Khoo Peng Seng, Vice-President Mr. Yeoh Kum See, Hon. Secretary: Mr. Chang Hoey Chan, Hon. Treasurer:
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      41 14 Mr. A. W. Greaves, Superintendent. Trade! and Customs. Teluk Anson, will shortly be trans- I ferred to Kuala Lumpur, and Mr. R. L. Cusca-I ien, of Port Dickson, is expected to arrive m I I^uala Lumpur next week on transfer. j
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      PENANG'S HILL ROAD
      211 14 Sir Cecil Clementi Treads its Measure "It would be a magnificent road." So said His Excellency the Governor after walking through the whole of the Penang Hill Road trace. His Excellency began the hike at 6.45 a.m. and it was 4 p.m. when he returned after going
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      48 14 The marriage of John Adams Hunter, M.C.S.. District Officer. Ulu Setangor, to Kathleen, younger daughter of Mrs. Greence. of Villa Inseagan. Roquebrune, Cap Martin, will take plare at Johore Bahru on Nov. 7. A reception will be held afterwards at the house of Mr and Mrs. Marcus Rex.
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    U.S. FINANCIAL POSITION
    56 14 Indication of General Improvement [Reuters Service 1 New York, Oct. .JO. The taBpnWHUOII m the general financial situation fa shown by (be fact that the Federal Reserve Bank, for the Bnt time yince midsummer, records a fecremw m th« volume of circulation amounting to 524.000.000 last week
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    CHOLERA OUTBREAK
    47 14 Doctors go to Stricken Area by Plane [Reuter's Service] Teheran. Oct. .50. I There is „erious outbreak of chofcn at I Ahwaz, near thi Iraq frontier. Doctors work- I tag m the stricken region came by air from Teheran brining several thousand tubes „i vaccine.
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    ARMAMENTS TRUCE
    25 14 lienmark Accepts League I Proposal j IReutir's Service Copenhagen. Oct. 30. I Denmark has unreservedly accepted the proposal for a year armaments truce.
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    MALACCA NEWS
    334 14 Serious Charge Agaittl Hylams tFrom Our Own ConwpaMM] MaLina o<t As. a result of an affray, Tin-. H' Wont> Ah Boon, 01. \n Juat md Pi Leek, wen- charged b. t-;. Mi b h I house, the District Judge, with !.;i\ nrh'vous hurt to a compatriot naaed Boon
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      721 14 BANKS AND INSURAi\cT^^4 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. < incorporated Id Kngtaxia C *P«** U. 000,00 Subscribed 1,800,00 Paid u P 1,050,00 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.866.84 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrle, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq J. O. Robinson, Esq., w. H. Shelford
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      122 14 THE SOUTH !?Wh 5 BRITISH Ii» INSURANT mi.^ n FIRE. MAR.M,; T v; MOTOR CAR INSCRANCE ACCENT.. LOWEST CIRRE&*) U C. MAROOLIODTH v* T EASTERN' UNITED ASSIRANCE CORPORATION^ HfIRE. MARINE MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDPM S INSURANCE >r THE OCEAN ACCIDB Incorporited !n Great Brtuin Malayan m ad Offlr? BINQAPOt,
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    CEYLONS TRADE
    373 15 m IMurns Show Btf Adverse Balance it Ceylon during the nine pear is shown by the distinctly unfavourable as and 1930. [or the period during the |n the following statistics ,\|x.rts:--1930 1931. R. Rs 2.i9.034.iS 19 166.562.577 4 rsa aijMijM litjma 1J47.1 7.4M.M1 9.741.315 XU ut Ol the
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    NEW P. AND O. LINER
    150 15 Successful Trials of the Corfu <>1 15.000 tons gross, built by Alexander Stephen and Sons. LintP and O Comjwny. ran last n» speed and feel trial:-., which, it is Wed entirety satisfactory She at- 'ed „t im knot! per hour, with a i libration. The
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    WELSH TINPLATE TRADE
    102 15 I( "»Pt to restore the old-time pros- Welsh Tinplate Industry. Chamj» W,m wales are considering an '"m ar, Ch;iml *'rs. the majority of "»ve been asked to ex- packed products sold m their j^| :issllv those suitable for packing ttUnV!!? U< ntoly Ls complete. %he manuJ»d* m
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    INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
    410 15 Shipbuilding;, Shipping and the Gold Standard The complete collapse during the past few Weeks of almost all preconceived ideas concerning the course of national and international finances has caused even those who were considered to have very expert knowledge of economics to be. extremely chary of making any
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    LONDON TIN
    442 15 Mr. Harold Edwards' Visit to Malaya Mr. W. Harold Edwards, a direct-or of London Tin Corporation. Ltd.. as well as of the Tavoy and other Eastern operating companies cf the Anglo-Oriental Group, has recently returned from a tour of inspection m Malaya. Burma and Siam. During hLs visit
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    RUBBER AND TIN RETURNS
    46 15 i Evatt and Co.. Kuala Lumpur. Secretaries: I Katu Tin. 649 hours; 140.000 yards; 367 pikuls ore; estimated cost $17,000; ditto per yard 12.14 cents. Renong Tin, 557 hours; 227,000 yards; 700 pikuls ore; Estimated cost $18,500: ditto per yard 8.15 cents.
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    To-Day's Price Changes
    420 15 To-Day 's Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES SELLING October 31. London, 4 months' sight 44 7isa London, 3 months' sight 2\4 5|32 London, 60 days' sight 2 4 332 London, 30 days' sight 214 ljie London, demand 2j4 London, T.T. 313 31 132 Lyons, Paris, demand 11 00 nom. Hamburg, demand
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    FRASER'S SHARE LIST
    929 15 SATURDAY. OCT. 31KT CLOSING QI'OTATIOXS Bayers Seller*. Asam Kuxnbang (£> 22* 23a Austral Malay 16s 20s Ayer Hitam (ss) 10s 3d 11s Bangriii Tin (£> 10s 9d 11s Sd Batang Padang <$1> 05 12 Batu Caves ($1) 25 30 Bukit Arang ($1) 30 40 nom. Burmah Malay
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    NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
    135 15 Changes m Representative Prices (United Press Association j New York. Oct. 30 IL American Can Com. 81 7 83 Cities Service 7 7-\ Colombia Gas and Bk. 21 7 22' N Curtis Wright 3 2' s Electric Bond and Share 20 19 7 s Gen. Electric-
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    COLD STORAGE REPORT
    221 15 The Dividend Declaration The following is the director's report to the shareholders of the Singapore Cold Storage Company to be presented at the annual meeting on Nov. 7th. at 12.30 at Boustead and Company's offices. The profit for the year amounts to $138,863. 35: Add amount brought
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    P. AND O. STRATHNAVER
    175 15 Big Reduction m Fuel Consumption The new P. and O. liner Stvathnaver attained a maximum speed of slightly over 23 knots during measured mile trials. The fuel consumption for all purposes, including all auxiliaries, lighting, heating cooking, &c. was approximately 136 tons per 24 hours for
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    EXCHANGES
    84 15 I British Radio Official Service! Rugby. Oct. .:<). Foreign exchanges are: Amste-d.im. 9 9-16. Athens 320. Bombay Is. 6 l-32d.. Berlin 16 s, Brussels Tl%, Bucharest 650. Rio 3 13-16. Buenos Aires 33' i. Copenhagen 17 Geneva 19 iJ HeLsinpfors 192. Hour Kong Is. 2,d.. Libson 109 Madrid 43',.
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    RUBANA RUBBER ESTATES
    60 15 1 Report for year ended June 30. 1931; states that crop harvested for year amounted tc 1.353.960 lb. Under modified system of tapping which has been instituted, estimate of crop for year 1931-32 is 1.145.000 lb. Net profit for year is £167 (against £14.859). Add amount brought
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    INDIA'S SILVER
    47 15 Purchase Rumour Discredited IReuVors Service London, Oct. St. An extraordinary rumour circulating m India that the so-called Silver Producers Syndicate is offering to purcrrisc the bulk of the Government of India's silver holdings m strongly discredited to Reuter by all the bullion house* m London.
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    OIL PRODUCTION
    66 15 Big Decrease m United States Output fßeuter's Service] Washington. Or I. .11. Largely owing: to thf compuLsory closing down of the East Texas oil fields the daily average production of petroleum In the Unitod State* m September was the lowest on rrcord over a period of five yenrs.
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    BRAZILIAN COFFEE
    45 15 Big Deal YVith Soviet Declined I ReuUer's Service Sao Paulo. Ort. .11. Fearing that the Soviet would utilise the purchase for dumping on the European markets, the Brazilian Coffee Institute refused to MoBtiate the sale of 500.000 sacks of coffee to the Soviet.
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    RUBBER COMPANIES
    40 15 The Jong Landor Report I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London. Oct. .11. Report of Jong Landor Rubber shows a loss of £5.998. The credit carried forward ls £13.920. The average sale price was 3.62 d per pound.
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    AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY
    658 15 Peculiarities of Allotropy m Tin Although it is well-known that there artmany brands of Tin. containing impurities m different proportions, it, is perhaps not so generally known that pure Tin can exist m three distinct (OHM having different physical properties. This phenomenon, known as "allotropy." is not
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      71 15 \ssrts exceed 512.000.000 m Assurance m force over $38,000.000 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlementa) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore LONDON QpFICE Qfc| Tll Om—9 I- £20.000 depose with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act m
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    SCOTLAND BEAT WALES
    113 16 THE INTERNATIONAL Everton's Big: Win at Newcastle LEAGUE MATCHES [Rruter's Service] London. Oct. 31. In the international soccer competition at Wrexham to-day Scotland beat Wales by 3 goals to 2. FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Nov. 1. The weather was bright and the ground hard at Wrexh.im.
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    IN THE LEAGUES
    724 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT 1 London, Nov. 1. The outstanding match of Division I yesterday v.as Everton's B—l8 —1 victory against Newcastle, which, following 6n their 9 —3 win against the Wednesday a fortnight ago (Dean 4> shows the scoring powerc of the attack. On Saturday the forwards
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    EVERITT NO MATCH FOR RIVERS
    461 16 SATURDAY'S BOXING Vindictive Man Knocked Out Al Rivers experienced no difficulty whatever m disposing of his sailor challenger on Saturday night at the New World. "Cauliflower" Everitt. if the information as to his usefulness was correct, must have had a long spell of idleness since
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    THE SPRINGBOKS
    108 16 Scoreless Draw With South rof Scotland Reuter's Service Me I rose. Oct. 31. The South African rugger team drew with South of Scotland at Melrcse to-day with no score for either side. IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, Nov. 1. The game between the Springboks and the South
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    CLUB GAMES
    141 16 (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Lcndor., Nov. 1. The following are results of some of the more important club Rugby games. The London Scottish did not avail themselves of chances at Oxford and the University had an easy win. Chapman of the Harlequins was injured with the result that
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    RACING IN AUSTRALIA
    87 16 Johnnie Jason Scores a Good Win [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Sydney, Oct. 31. The result of the Victoria Derby (Three year oids. Distance I 1 miles) was: JOHNNIE JASON 8.10 1 CHATHAM 8.10 2 VIDOL D'AMOUR 8.10 3 Nice ran and the race was won by a
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    S.C.C. "A" BEAT ISLANDS
    45 16 The S.C.C. "A" XV beat the Islands by 6 points to nil on the Pa Jang on Saturday. The same wos fast and even, play being confined to the forwards for long periods. Oubvin scored both tries for the Cub side.
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    CUP HOLDERS BEATEN
    1240 16 RUGBY IN PERAK Gloucesters Win a Brilliant Victory A FINE RECOVERY [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Nov. 1. Gloucester* 18pts; Pemk 15pts. The Perak Rugby XV played its second game of the season on Saturday at Ipoh against the Gloucester Regiment and the Cup holders suffered a
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