The Straits Times, 9 July 1931
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Title Section38 1931-07-09 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. !0 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1931. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1931-07-09 1 SINGAPORE: YB. CECIL ST. CPHONC C1«1), 6.15 Tonight 9.15 MARLENE DIETRICH in MOROCCO. I Phone 5261-2. From the Glorious Health-giving Pastures Of the SWISS ALPS, comes to you i i "BEAR £fe 3 BRAND i I *fmC SWISS MlL»'* j THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE j SWISS MILK STERILIZED NATURAL UNSWEETENED114 words
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Advertisement103 1931-07-09 1 r#"4<iiti»-ttM-i»'J >A>^^^^H ft tT "^"""^^8 r m t\ i tmJJB BL I t PAUI\CAM P TA I Tf\ y y\ SINGAPORE AND KUdiINiSUIN LU., LIU. m? &t kuala lumi»lk. SUPPLIES NOW AVAILABLE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. FINEST RED KING FRESH SALMON. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO, LTD m ORCHARD ROAD SUB-DEPOTS IF103 words
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Advertisement12 1931-07-09 1 6.15 Tonight 9.15 MARLENE DIETRICH I in i MOROCCO. j Phone 5261-2.12 words
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Advertisement585 1931-07-09 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINK (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S (iOVERNMKNT, LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. RAJi'I'TANA 17,000 July 11 KAKMAI.A 9.000 July 25585 words
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Advertisement633 1931-07-09 2 Shipping announcements. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbroaga. Vessels Tonaage Due Sail t HAKONE MARU 10,600 July 15 16 t YASLKUNI MARU 12,000 July 31 Aug. 1 SUWA MAPU 10,700 Aug. IS 14 JjFUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Aug. 27 28 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Sept. 9633 words
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Advertisement451 1931-07-09 2 BURNS PHUP LINE (Incorporated In Abstralis) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,805 tons) and too Mb MANGOLA (3,852 tone) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is one of thr largest and finest steamers trsding to. Australia, cabins451 words
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Advertisement600 1931-07-09 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone SKI. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICF To GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and COPENHAGEN. Leare Spore Penang. tm.s. ALSIA July 16 July 17 m.s. JUTLANDIA Aug. 6 Aug. 7 m.«. LALANDIA Sept. 9 Sept. 11 m.s MKONIA Sept. 28 Sept. 25 m.s. BORINGLS600 words
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Advertisement534 1931-07-09 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO,* LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICF— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.534 words
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Advertisement623 1931-07-09 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (lacorporated In Siam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE fer Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singura, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Koshamui, Langauan, Chumpen and Bangkok. Arrival Departure SUDDHADIB July 12 July 15 VALAYA July l'J July 22 MALINI July M July 211 The steamers are fitted throughout623 words
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Advertisement419 1931-07-09 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points from lions Kong. Ban Francisco and Los Angelee. B.S. GOLDEN RIVER sails from Hong Konsr July 18 S s. GOLDEN STAR sails419 words
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Advertisement512 1931-07-09 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dfod AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO. SUEZ I'ORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA, MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. A/rive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. GARFIELD July 20 July 23 July 2!> i'KKS. POLK Aug. 3 Aug. 6 Aug. 8 IRKS. ADAMS Autt. 17 Aug. 20512 words
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Advertisement693 1931-07-09 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) ELLERMAN LINE. Passenger and Freight Services to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT Tia Ports and Sues CanaL OUTWARDS. To BONG KONG, SHANGHAI aad JAPAN Steamer Dv« Spore s.s. CITY OK HALIFAX July 24 s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 1 HOMEWARDS. s.b. CITY OF693 words
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Advertisement365 1931-07-09 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTH.E BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised m m. 43^)00,000 Capiul Subscribed an 1300,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666,8i5 Capital paid up 1,060,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq, Charles J. Hambio, Esq, J. O. Robinson, Esq, W.365 words
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Advertisement564 1931-07-09 3 NEDERLANDSCH HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1824.) PAID UP CAPITAL Fl. 80,030.000 (about f 6,60.9,000) STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 40,016.000 (about £3,336,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND 'S-GRAVENHAGE. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES: Bandoeng Weltevreden Pangoon Bandjermasin Kota-Radja Semarang Bombay (Acheen) Shanghai564 words
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Advertisement538 1931-07-09 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBxVNK, N.V. Established IMS at Arasterdaam. Authorised Capital Glds. MMNdNf. tails* £8.5O0,uOO) Paid up Capital GlJe. 6R.000.000 (about £l,6u(i,oCu Reserves Gins. 28,187,7*7 (about HEAD OFfTCEI AMSTEKDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: THE HAM'JG ROTTERDAM. A OVERSEAS BRANCHES: BATAVU: Head Office for Dutch East Indies. KOBE: Head Office for China and Japan538 words
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Advertisement685 1931-07-09 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There arc approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents per line per insertion with A minimum of one dollar per insertion. Advertisement* will be accepted up to ]0 a.m. on the day of issue. A fee of M cents685 words
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Advertisement794 1931-07-09 4 I HOUSES, FLATS TO LET NEW Bungalows at Angullia Park. Apply Angullia Co. TO LET FLAT, Namazia Mansion*. Apply M. A. Namaiio. NICE FLAT, furnished, light, water, garage, on hill, $60. Apply 744, S. Times. TO LET, new bungalow, 14, Balmoral CresTrnni* court. Apply 32, Balmoral Rd. TO LET, No.794 words
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Advertisement534 1931-07-09 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, shop* at Grosvenor HoUl Bldg. TO LET, two storied godown. Road and River frontage. Area 10,000 so., ft. Applf 424, Straits Times. TO LET, 74, Cecil Street, ground floor, suitable as an office and store. Apply to M. Sayers, 6, D'Almeida Street. TO LET,534 words
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Advertisement416 1931-07-09 4 MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC Stenographer (European) 81, Hong Kong Bank Chambers. RAFFLES CAME. After the Cinem.i VISIT RAFFLES CAFE 1 for the last DRINK and a SNACK. TRANSLATIONS undertaken from and into French, German and English by expert linguist. Apply 632, Straits Times. IF YOU HAVE RELATIVES OR FRIENDS overseas, have the416 words
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Advertisement582 1931-07-09 4 FOR SALE FOR our little folks amusin? bib sets pert llttl< A;>rons. The Gift Shop. For Cathedra! Fair pictures, apply Art Studio, 87, Selegie Rd. (opp. Middle Rd.) PUBLIC NOTICES RAWANG CONCESSIONS, LIMITED I Incorporated in the F.M.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that an Interim Dividend, the Fifth, of Six582 words
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Advertisement739 1931-07-09 4 SHIPPING NOTICE. M. MANGOLA, ARRIVED ON JULY J, 1931. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Sydney arc hereby notified that n General Survey of .-ill carto landed in. a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 36 7 on Friday July 10. 1931 at 9 a.m. No739 words
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Article484 1931-07-09 5 Two Public Bodies Appeal To Authorities. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 8. A question as to whether any change was contemplated in the rates for lighting and domestic consumption of electricity in Kuala Lumpur was asked at today's meeting of the Sanitary Board.484 words
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Article285 1931-07-09 5 Subscriptions Amount To £13,333. The following letter has been received from the Organising Secretary, British Legion, by the Hon. Lady Organiser, > !'ippy Day, Malaya I beg to acknowledge with very sincere thanks receipt of bank drafts amounting to £13,333 Bs. 2d. for Malaya I'.KJO Poppy285 words
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Article47 1931-07-09 5 A Chinese woman fish hawker was stabbed in China Street yesterday by, it i 3 alleged, another Chinese of the same trade. She received a wound over the centre of the forehead and also over the right cheek bone. The woman was taken to hospital.47 words
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Article262 1931-07-09 5 Famous Star in "Morocco" At the Capitol. The story of a woman who gives up wealth and a life of luxury for love of a private in the F reign Legion is the theme of "Morocco," the Paramount production which is now befeg shown at the Capitol. Much262 words
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Article281 1931-07-09 5 Lover Loses Girl And Gets Fined. For desperately resorting to the ways of a cave-man after he had repeatedly failed to win the object of his passion, Francisco Bugares, 27, was hied to the municipal court where he pleaded guilty. His reckless wooing cost him P5O in fines281 words
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Article120 1931-07-09 5 Won by Mr. Hobbes and Miss Millard. During the tea dance at Raffles Hotel last evening there was a fox-trot competition for amateurs which was won by Mr. F. T. K. Hobbes and Miss M. Millard. After the preliminary dance four couples were asked to dance again. The120 words
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Article68 1931-07-09 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 8. A quarrel over a stool which a Chinese painter had lent to a Tamil led to a quarrel between the two men in which several of the Tamil's compatriots joined, with the result that the carpenter received multiple68 words
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Article34 1931-07-09 5 The Singapore Volunteer Corps are holding a smoking concert on Friday, July 17, at the Drill Hall. All volunteers and their friends are invited. There will be no charge for admission.34 words
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Article25 1931-07-09 5 A Chinese was knocked down by a train at the Cluny Road and Bukit Timah Road crossing yesterday. He died almost immediately.25 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement444 1931-07-09 5 HOTELS Raffles Hotel Excellent Accommodation Available with Modern Sanitation. TONIGHT DINNER and DANCE GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TONIGHT. FILLET OF BEEF MODERN GREEN I'EAS. KOAST POTATOES. $1.75. SATURDAY, JULY 11 SPECIAL DINNER and DANCE (Patrons are kindly requested to make reservations early). N. NATHANSON'S Sea View Theatre OPEN AIR TALKIES444 words
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Advertisement518 1931-07-09 5 GOULDS PUMPS 3mm\w^2^ 1L CENTRIFUGAL RECIPROCATING or HAND PUMPS FOR ALL DUTIES LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS HELD BY THE SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA. SINGAPORE Cr^LL 1 KUALA LUMPUR IPOH. Tel. 5471 (4 lines). AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE of Singapore town and count"- properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Sen; A Co's518 words
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Advertisement196 1931-07-09 5 AUCTION NOTICES. (By Order of the Superintendent of the Government Monopolies.) AUCTION SALE OF CONFISCATED GOODS, etc. Comprising European and Chinese liquors, 140 crates earthenware, brass tins, tampans, :i bicycles, 1 Citroen and 1 Willys-Knight motor cars, etc., etc. To be held at the Government Monopolies' Friday, July 10. 1931,196 words
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Article1359 1931-07-09 6 PENANG LETTER Pinpricks cf the Past Petty Jealousies Fast Disappearing Better Streets Local Industries How Basketware Is Made Happy Schoolboys Sunday Workers. (I'rcim Our Own Correspeadmt.) l'f ang. July 0. The issue of the 19M iL-poil of the Municipal EJosteetr, tof*;ther with vaiiou:puiiarations for a1,359 words
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Article427 1931-07-09 6 Vicar Calls Police to Stop Pandemonium. The police were twice called into St. Michael's Church, Lumb-in-Rossendale, on .June 7, where there has been a dispute between the Vicar, the Rev. T Caleb, and some of his parishioners for nearly two years. When the vicar entered the pulpit427 words
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Article110 1931-07-09 6 Foreign Smacks Barred From July. Nanking, June 20. At a meeting this afternoon of the. representatives of the Ministries 6rl Foreign Affairs, Industrie] and J?'»b«j^«,l relative' to the proKTbttion of foiMfcW^ fishing smacks plying in China's cofstal waters, it was decided that the Nations! (Nanking) Government's previous decision110 words
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271 1931-07-09 6 BRITISH MEMORIAL AT PLUG STREET." Unveiling by Prince Leopold. Prince Leopold flew from Brussels to Wevelghem to attend the unveiling of the monument erected in the Royal Berkshire Regiment cemetery at Ploegsteert to the memory of 11,437 British soldiers who fell during the War, between the River Douve and Fumes,271 words
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Article258 1931-07-09 6 Prayer Preferred To Medical Aid. The story of a woman who ignored medical aid and relied solely on anointment and prayer to cure her sufferings was related at an inquest at Southport on Miss Evelyn Sophia Shepherd, 55, a Gospel preacher, who died last month, at her home258 words
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Article330 1931-07-09 6 If the Devil is not quiet, and shows 'himself discontented, it is a certain sign that good is being done. The Pope. An indiscretion a day keeps depression away. Miss Texas Guinan. I do not think the bishops, without the help of scholars outside their own ranki.330 words
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Article54 1931-07-09 6 The rule that women Civil Servant* of the established grade mv -t retire on marrying 1 has been lifted for the first time in favour of Dr. Sybil Overton, Medical Inspector of the Factories Department:. She was married a few weeks ago, but is continuing her work54 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement164 1931-07-09 6 i Tho "Standard" Rotary Automatic Telephone System merit- our :utontion because of its low iii!tialci»t. RrealcT spred and elliciciK v coupled with low operating expense*it can Ik- adapted tv icivc MM MtisfsCtOT) KM ts for a simple 101 line equipment to the largest of niulti-offict iiist.il.-jti .us. I lie s\164 words
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Advertisement201 1931-07-09 6 ]^K^jd\\\^^m/^ PIETHFLM CO., LTD. j J j fk GOOD SNA1»S B X. «»f th«" prizo-winning kind, \\/^3~J AGFA FILMS and COX KINGS (AGENTS), LIMITED Head Office 13, REGENT STREET, LONDON, S.W. 1. TAKE CHARGE OF EASTERN KIT AT THEIR PORT SAID BRANCH HAVE IT LAUNDERED AND READY FOR YOU ON201 words
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Advertisement341 1931-07-09 7 feSfc-Sat l^ TELEPHONE 6909 CHILDREN %M t T<imTl^Y^ CHILDREN ham MA INr r half PRICE. lfl 1 *XI»J*J PRICE. TODAY at 3.15 EVENING 6.15 9.15 Yes! It's still pulling crowds! SEE IT AGAIN WHOOPEE A UNITED ARTISTS PICTURE AND 'The Greatest Show on Earth!" NEXT CHANGE ANOTHER UNITED ARTISTS!! You341 words
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Advertisement153 1931-07-09 7 36S_£Q_oo o o_o_________i^e op oe^ oo oo~o\£ —ii Bo t: 30l k IHi atWo E >? Q________M__B_B^^sßßßß^B^_j___— _^^^^I Q "Malaya's Only Real Super-Cinema" |s.i 5| TONIGHT lo^Tsl LAST NIGHT'S PACKED HOUSE ACCLAIM THE SCREEN'S NEWEST SENSATION MARLENE DIETRICH WITH GARY COOPER and ADOLPHE MENJOU f IV _s^ssns>^M»^_^ nft/l mr i^ta153 words
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Advertisement236 1931-07-09 7 HUNGARY'S GREATEST VIOLINIST SZIG ET I TODAY A WORLD SENSATION. RECENT ENGLISH TRESS, 11)29-30 TIMES. He played with a touch of the diablerie which one imagines must ha-.e Ix-nn Paganim's sccrrt. DAILY TELEGRAPH. A more brilliant performance than this it would be hard to imagine LIVERPOOL POST AND MERCURY. He236 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous237 1931-07-09 7 Today's Crossword Puzzle r^Wi P^I* I 3 I F P F I P r *^v\ I* 5 fcr^ algE m?:7 HT >9~ E5-- 1 IS^H^ nr"-- W$ n "ZZ 5 i$~~li sr)4Wik pi 55 RJ 7 W£~~ W*** M~~ r*r-— 55 r?3? (CLUBS.) ACROSS. -M. SnHM 2::. M i. 2.237 words
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Article297 1931-07-09 8 SHIPPING NOTES Sianp; Bee Goinj? to Japan For Breaking-Up. The s.s. Siaaff Bat, a well-known passenger anil cargo steamer which used to ply I* twee II Kungoon and the China Imrls. is patting through Singapore for 1 tic last I, me on her way to Osaka under297 words
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Article29 1931-07-09 8 11. M.S. Herald (Lieut. -Commander N. A. C. Hardy R.N.) is expected to arrive at Singapore on Sunday nnd will remain in port until Friday, July 17.29 words
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Article131 1931-07-09 8 Thursday, July 1> Shipi alongside the Wharvea or expected to arrive. KKIM'EL HARBOUR. Main Wharf The Cable, Lch. Mercury Lighter "Siainang," Pctronella, W. Bt. Sweet, \V. in. Joan I. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS UK DRT DOCK*. Tanjong Pagar. Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Albert131 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article214 1931-07-09 8 Singapore, .July I, selum;. London, 4 months' sight 1/3 27/32 London, 3 months' sight 2/3 1 a 1 B London, 60 days' sight 2/3 25/32 London, SO days' tight 2/3 3/4 London, demand 2/3 23/32 London, T.T. 2/3 11/16 Lyons and Puns demand H3O Hamburg, demand 234^ NYw214 words
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Article173 1931-07-09 8 Singapore, July 9. (iainbirr U.uO (.Cube No. 1 unpickedi 15.00 'opra 5.0"> mixed 4.7.. Sago flour, Sarawak I.B2^fe White Pepper SMt Black I'cpper 20.00 Pearl Sago 4.25 small 6% medium pearl 6.00 Kioc, Siam $130 to 202 Saigon $124 to. 1M Kiiniroon $119 to 14U Siam, Parbiled Rice Ma.173 words
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Article212 1931-07-09 8 Tocay. Ceylon, 1 Egypt, Europe and Great Itritain (lilonshane) I p.m. Philippine Islands and China (Kulmerland I ..3 p.m. Upper Burma, North and East India i Takliwa 3 p.m. .-'outhern Western India (Rajula) 3 p.m. Flanukok lllafthori ..3 p.m. Mauritius and Durban (Cape St. I ranci.M 3212 words
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Article65 1931-07-09 8 The following paMengan lor Mulaya in i- I fi at i i.ir:: iiml Jnpun by the X: hgai V id M Slu. l.i>. Mr. A. C. Lofts. j"i-~ M. Burmtiatrr, .Mi. A. Patterson. Mr. I. Su-phiTi. tho lion. Mr, Justice Keetham. .M.(i., Mr. A. H. Macintosh, Mr. H. V.65 words
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Article47 1931-07-09 8 From China and Japan, by Havre Maru, due at Singapore tomorrow. From Australia (Parcels only), by Xieuv. Holland, due at Singapore tomorrow. From China and Japan, by Manila Man, duo at Singapore on Saturday. Krom France, by Angers, due at Singapore 6 a.m. on Sunday.47 words
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Article42 1931-07-09 8 By 8 pore Londoi Left Arrd. ■i: '-r:n May 29 June "i Pakliwa June 4 June 2! ndrapoera June 5 June 2! Sphinx June 3 June 21 M. Van St. Aldegonde June 12 July Kashmir June 12 July I42 words
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Article15 1931-07-09 8 Mr. J. Mackie, manager, Dindang Estate, Bruas, sails for home on leave on July 16.15 words
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Article645 1931-07-09 8 Broadcast Tests From Kuala Lumpur. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singap-.ro, Thurschiy. The Enjrineei-in-('hic f I'o t and Tafeirraphs, S.S. and F'.M.S., MMtmeal that m addjtiaa to thu regular w.- 'k'y transmissions on hehalf of tho Kuala Lumpur Amateur Radio Society on 5.">.5 metres on Tuesdays, Friiayi. and645 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article456 1931-07-09 8 Iitoe Val. Pd. Bayen Sellers £1 £1 Asain Kumliaiig 18/8 21 G Jl I'l Austral MaJay 19/- lil Ayer Hitam Tin 13/- 14/- cd. SI £1 Hiinrrin Tin 10/6 11/6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 liatu Caves 0.32 o.;i;, 1 1 Bukit Arang- 0.30 0.40notn. £1456 words
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Article268 1931-07-09 8 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.75 2.25noi 2 2 Alex. Brick I'refs. 2.15 2.30 II £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 3.17.6 4.2.G 1 1 Central Engine 0.25 O.:i0noi ICO 50 Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 Cl «1 Con. T. S. Ife Prefi. 17/- 17/»268 words
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Article125 1931-07-09 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c, deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 102 104 xi Singapore Municipal 6 p.e. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 par. 5% prem. Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 M par Singapore Municipal 4tt p.c. of 1909 red. 1966 $1,000,000 06 par125 words
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Article369 1931-07-09 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today's Price Frucr Lyall 4 Co. Eratt Vllenl.y ($1) 0.85 1.05 0.80 1.10 Vlor Gajah ($1) 0.50 0.70 0.50 0.6S V. HiUm ($1) 0.85 1.0". 0.85 1.05 A. Kuninj ($1) 0.20 OJO 0.16 0.25n0m. A. Malay (*2) 0.90 1.10 1.05369 words
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Article146 1931-07-09 8 Ul'ltMA MAatV, .lap.. Ml* toam, from Tokohama U-7. for Bcluwan 10-7. ELOLT, I>ut.. M 8 tuns, from Ball 7. d.r Souraba>:i 11-7. GLENGARRY, Brit., 5343 tons, from Lonion '.>-';. for China in-7. HL'A TONG, Hrit.. 10'J tons, from Malacca 11-7. for Malacca 10-7. KATONG, Brit.. Ml tOU, from146 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement100 1931-07-09 8 C'uiicura Sliaviug Stick i Urrin en joying your share today! l What li.-tti-r vay to start the day thdu to shave with (ulli'urn Slia\ Ing Mirk. It Rtvra you a < li'an, sniontb >lia\i' without the uliglitcrt irrilatinn and leaves the I Akin in good condition. mgf~ Sampla uch r100 words
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Advertisement16 1931-07-09 8 I ELECTRICITY I W ECONOMY AND SERVICE < (tkctALcWif. sets a mat tfZuvdaMof Cleanliness MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT.16 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous304 1931-07-09 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report YESTERDAY. 1 P.M. YESTERDAY. Bright Wind. Stations. TemnTature Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Force. Weather. Max. Min. fall, ihine. Humidity. tiun. F. F. ins. hours. ','0 m.p.h. Kedah Alor Star ..88 75 Nil C.5 65 SW 10 Cloudy Kelantan I Kota Bharu 90 7G Nil304 words
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Miscellaneous78 1931-07-09 8 KUALA LUMPUR RADIO. Week-End Programme. The Kuala Lumpur Amateur Radio Society will broadcast the following programmes on a wave length nt IfJ metres Friday. (From the Studio) 6.30 to 7 p.m. Chinese music 7 to 7.15 English music 7.15 British Official Wireless News 7.25 to 8.30 English music (Columbia). Sunday.78 words
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Miscellaneous161 1931-07-09 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Thursday, July 9. II. W. 4.17 ...hi., 7 ft. 4 in., 4.50 p.m., 8 ft. Friday. July 10. II. \V. o.31 a.m., 7 ft., 5.40 p.m., 8 ft. 1 in. I'"lici' Hand. K.itunjr l'ark, .'..::> p.m. Saturday. July II. 11. \V. |J a.m.. 0 ft. 8161 words
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Article556 1931-07-09 9 Siam Comes Into The Tin Scheme. METAL TAKES ANOTHER HEAVY DROP. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Bingmpore, Thursday, 11 a.m. Today's Prices Rubber, 10", cenls per Ib. Tin. 1 1(1 tons at $M per picul. Yesterday's I'rices Rubber, London 3-1 6 d., down I -Kid. New Yurk, fi'556 words
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Article43 1931-07-09 9 The P. iim 1 O. Rajputana with mails from Kurnpo (London mails dispatched on June IS), is expected to reach Penang at noon today. The mails will probably bo forwarded from Prai by special train and should ranch Singapore tomorrow morning.43 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article529 1931-07-09 9 Increase in Productive Efficiency. The adverse criticism of Great Riitain as an industrial and business nation made by M. Siogfritd in his book, England's Crisis," are examined by the monthly Review of the Midland Bank for May-June, which comes to the conclusion that most of that529 words
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Article79 1931-07-09 9 Rugby, July E. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam, 12.07%. Athens 375, Bombay Is. 5%d.. Berlin WUtl, Brussels M.BS%, Bucharest 817, Ki u .'I 7-IC, liucnos Aires a.*> 13-IG, Copcnh:i(jf > I- (Jeneva 25.08, Hclsinjffors 193%, Hong Koni; Is. OMd., Lisbon 1 1 0 Madrid 51.0 a, Milan MJiVi, Monte VideoBritish Wireless - 79 words
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Article62 1931-07-09 9 Tone of Market :—Dull. Latest Cable :—London Spot Short :t 3-16 d. per Ib. New York Spot Sheet cents per Ib. l.S.S. equal to London Standard standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot July August September Aufr.-Sept. Oct.-Dei:. Jan.-Mar. Buyers. 1OV4 10^4 10H 10's 103. 10% Seller62 words
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Article665 1931-07-09 9 Increased Confidence Locally. Fraser and Co.'s report, d ited July 7, states With the cabled news regarding the international situation rather more encuuruginK, increased confidence has beon noticeable in the local market, particularly in the industrial mid mining section, rubber shares still remaining somewhat neglected. Straits Traders have665 words
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Article685 1931-07-09 9 LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES JUNE 10. Abacco (£1) 14; Allagar (2/) /6; Amherst (2/) /4%; Anglo-Malay (£1) 3/32; Ayer Kuning (£1) 15/S2; Bacan Serai (£1) 3/16; Bahru (2/) 2/; Banteng (£1) Batang Consolidated (2/) I\i; Batu Caves (£ll Batu Matang (2/) 1/3; Batu Tiga (£1)) 6/16; Beranang685 words
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Article1662 1931-07-09 9 Report of Canadian Grain Trade Commission. COPPER PRICES WORSE THAN TIN (By A. W. Still.) London, June 10. One of the most interesting trade reports published within the past year is that of the Canadian Grain Trade Commission, over which Sir Josiah Stamp presided. The farmers in1,662 words
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Article106 1931-07-09 9 it..- I gmm dumb* i iiubbei Association hi'icJ it. I, OS |on July H, v. !:-;i than 2 O'.:l,2!ir> Ib. in in r, Ib. or 831.153 tons s )ld IJUSJOX Ib. or G9;.4 tons. £p«t. London VI. New Yi,,k PWCB REALISICI). ■ih'..-d Rraokrd Slu.t Cents per II:.106 words
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Advertisement135 1931-07-09 9 TR4D£ MdM T#4Q£ MARK HHSsSSI '^Sb ";ni v, ?i NOTICE i>! hereby £iven that the Trade Marks depicted above are the exclusive propt-rty (if I lion Khiam Sen-_' of No. 230, Telok Ayer Street, Singapore, and are used by them in connection with all kinds of coffee manufactured, imiorted, exported135 words
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Advertisement86 1931-07-09 9 THE HUB OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Founded over 210 years ago the Royal Ex'hantre Assurance is the oldest composite insurance OSes in the World, and the Head Office has occupied tlv above site in the heart of the City of London (or a.; many years. During this period it has86 words
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Article104 1931-07-09 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA.— Whoopee with Eddie Cantor. 6.15—9.15. Phone C 909. CAPITOL.— Morocco with Marlene Dietrich C.1 5— 9.15. Phone 6261-2. EI'ROI'E HOTEL.— Dinner and Dance, Robert Drescher's Famous Viennese Orchestra. GREAT WORLD.— Opera, Wayangi, Zoo, Sporting Field, Skating ground, etc., etc. MARLBOROUGH.— Jeanette Macdonald Jack iiui-huiiuii in Monte Carlo.104 words
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949 1931-07-09 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1931. PREVENTION AND CURE. Whatever one's opinions cf the views expressed by Mr. Tan Cheng Lock may be, it h.is to be admitted that they are alwr.ys challenging and he is a prolific finoer of new subjects for discussion. TIM Legislative Council would949 words
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Article810 1931-07-09 10 Is it worth the while of Notion- to enter for the j Schneider Trophy > This in the question which is asked and answered in this article. Prince Bibescu contends that it is, on the ground thul there ts no I better way of stimulating aero- i810 words
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Article335 1931-07-09 10 The death took place today, wires our Penang correspondent, of Captain Perkins, a well-known pilot. The funeral takes place this evening. Mrs. A. L. Bishop, headmistress of Pearl's Hill School, Singapore, who has been in the General Hospital for an operation, is now much better and expects335 words
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Article752 1931-07-09 10 SIAM AND THE TIN SCHEME The news that Siam is willing to adhere to the tin quota sch?me and will bring it into effect from Sept. 1, which if anr.ouncert today, will cause much satisfaction in Malaya, where the fact that Sii.mese mini's were at liberty752 words
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Advertisement193 1931-07-09 10 STOCKTAKING BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT! White Rcppe Tennis Shirts at $2.95 each. MEN'S Sti(T Linen Uoable <<>H» r s at $4J>O per doz. Stiff Linen Wing Collars at $3.50 per doz. Sewing Companions at $1.00 and $1.15 each. I AnirC> Fancy Tray Cloths at $1.10 each. L/Yl/ILO Art Silk Tricoline193 words
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Advertisement96 1931-07-09 10 WHOOPEE" NOW SHOWING AT THE ALHAMBRA. POPULAR COLUMBIA j3 RECORDS NOTES TftAM-MAMK From "WHOOPEE." Another reason WHY you should viait the ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY and hear the Catchy THEME SONGS. No. 5336 MAKING WHOOPEE (Vocal Fox Trot). No. 5553 LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME (Kuth Etting). No. 5334 I'M CRAZY96 words
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Advertisement38 1931-07-09 10 BUY ADVERTISED GOODS. Not all the advertising that is offered to the Straits Times is accepted. Every effort is made to safeguard readers' interests and ALL advertisers using the Straits Times arc, to the best of our knowledge,38 words
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10 1931-07-09 11 WILL THE HOOVER PLAN BE IN TIME TO SAVE EUROPE10 words
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Article1386 1931-07-09 11 Financial Crisis Still Acute. WALL STREET UNEASY. Many Shares Drop Two To Four Points. Berlin, July 9. The German Government has issued a decree, signed by Pre.sident Hindenburg and the Ministers of Finance and of Economic Affair.--, validating the agreement between the Reiclisbank and the GermanReuter - 1,386 words
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Article70 1931-07-09 11 Governor-General to Act Surgically." Paris, July 8. The Communist canker in Indo-China is engaging the earnest attention of the French Government. M. Pierre Pasquier, the GovernorGeneral, who is returning to Indo-China from furlough, has been empowered to act surgically," if necessary, while the Colonial Minister (M.70 words
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Article415 1931-07-09 11 "Shilling Fund" Opened For His Wife. London, July 9. The Daily Mail has opened a national shilling fund for the wife of Petty Officer Willis and has headed the list with a preliminary subscription of 2,000 shillings. —Reuter. It will be recalled that the First Lord of the415 words
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Article202 1931-07-09 11 U.S. Invited to Take Part In Conference. Washington, July 9. The United States Government has received an invitation flrom the League of Nations to participate in the Disarmament Conference at Genera in February. It is stated that the State Department's whole-hearted acceptance will be dispatched in a few days.Reuter - 202 words
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Article51 1931-07-09 11 Defects Discovered in Five New Cruisers. Washington, July 9. Defective stem-port castings have been discovered in five of the United State.; newest cruisei's namely the Chester, the Louisville, tfce Chicago, the Northampton and the Augusta. The faults are attributed to bad cast ing or to faulty designing.Reuter - 51 words
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Article95 1931-07-09 11 Quota Condition. NOT TO BE BELOW 10,000 TONS A YEAR. The High Commissioner, Malay States, has received the following cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies The chairman of the International Tin Committee announces that the Government of Siam has decided to adhere95 words
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Article386 1931-07-09 11 Incendiarism Rampant Terrible Stories. Tokio, July 8. Dispatches now arriving here, both official and Press, tell terrible .-tories of incidents, occurring at, widely *"parated points in Korea, of Koreans assaulting Chinese and beating them to death and cf numbers of Chinese homes being set on fire. The situationReuter - 386 words
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Article125 1931-07-09 11 Believed Captured by Tribe In Mongolia. Shanghai, July 8< A mail-carrying Junkers plane belonging to the Eurasia Corporation, whose service connect 3 Nanking and Berlin, is reported to have been captured by a Mongolian tribe in Outer Mongolia. The fate of the two German pilots is unknown. It125 words
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Article118 1931-07-09 11 Diameter of 120 Miles Not 11,000. Kyoto, July 8. According: to official figures the newly disccvered planetoid is 80,000,000 ri (roughly 195,000,000 miles) from the earth. Its diameter is 50 ri (roughly 120 miles). It was discovered at midnight on June 8. The error in the previous118 words
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Article101 1931-07-09 11 Flogging, Shackling And Drenching in U.S.A. Washington, July 8. The report of the Wickersham Commission, which has been investigating the conditions prevailing in the prisons for children in the United States, strongly criticises the Federal Government for placing young law breakers on the same basis as hardened criminals.Reuter - 101 words
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Article171 1931-07-09 11 Important Debate. NEW INSURANCE BILL OPPOSED. Rugby, July 8. In the House of Commons the Minister of Labour, Miss Bondfield, moved the second reading of the Bill based on recommendations of the Royal Commission on Unemployment Insurance with regard to anomalies in the present administration,British Wireless - 171 words
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Article96 1931-07-09 11 Success of "Sales Drive" In Great Britain. Rugby, July 8. The report of the Empire Marketing Board, which has just been issued, records increased buying of Empire products in Great Britain, which is attributed in part to greater scientific attention by producers to grading and orderly marketing. TwoBritish Wireless - 96 words
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Article106 1931-07-09 11 Vice-Marshal Newall to Command in Middle East. Rugby, July 8. The Air Ministry announces that Air Vice-Marshal C. L. N. NewalL C.8., now commanding the Wessex bombing Air Force defence of Great Britain, has been appointed air officer commanding the Royal Air Force, Middle East, from Oct.106 words
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Article64 1931-07-09 11 Death of Former Professor Of Law at Utrecht. The Hague, July 8. The death has occurred of Dr. W. L. P. A. Molengraaff, the former Professor of Law at the Utrecht University. Reuter. Dr. Molengraaff was, of recent years, on the staff of the well-known Weekblad van Let64 words
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Article60 1931-07-09 11 Non-Stop Refuelling Flight To Be Attempted. Seattle, July 8. The American airmen, Messrs. Robbins and Jones, left here on a non-stop refuelling flight to Tokio via Alaska and Northern Siberia, to which place refuelling planes have been sent ahead. The venture is an attempt to win theReuter - 60 words
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Article21 1931-07-09 11 Mr. Tan Tcow Bok, 8.A., 8.C.L., and Barristtr-at-Law, Inner temple, a Queen's Scholar of Penang, will be returning to Malaya shortly.21 words
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Article23 1931-07-09 11 Mr. F. W, Souths appointment as acting Director of Agriculture during the absence en leave of Dr. H. A. Tempany has been gazetted.23 words
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Article84 1931-07-09 11 Large Scale Plans For Mechanisation. Moscow, July 9. The mechanisation of 50 per cent, of the large mines in the Don Basin by next year, and the opening of 15 new mines this year, is promised in an appeal issued by M. losif V. Strlin,Reuter - 84 words
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Article169 1931-07-09 11 Measure Receives The Royal Assent. London, July 8. The Coal-Mines Bill has received the Royal assent. The Bill had been previously read a third time in the House of Commons and in the House of Lords. Reuter. Previous messages (dated July 3) stated: The Government has decided to169 words
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Article381 1931-07-09 11 Much Damage and Widespread Distress. Shanghai, July 6. Reports to hand from various parts of I China indicate that there has been serious flooding in many districts, owing to the recent heavy rainfall. The Peking-Tientsin railway is in serious danger of inundation. The Yellow River, the YungtingSin Kuo Min - 381 words
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Article37 1931-07-09 11 Nanking Committee Resigns En Bloc. Shanghai, July 8. The Opium Suppression Committee resigned en bloc today. The Executive Yuan, following a discussion, rejected a petition requesting the committee to continue in office. Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 37 words
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Article55 1931-07-09 11 Hong Kong, July 8. The Canton Nationalist Government yesterday passed the regulations in connection wit\the unpopular business tax. An earlier message stated that the Canton Construction S Department had decided to establish the match monopoly. The Canton match merchants' appeal against the monopoly is Hated to haveSin Kuo Min - 55 words
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Article499 1931-07-09 11 Suspected Man Arrested In Singapore. HUT SURROUNDED. Jealousy Believed to Be Cause of Crime. Following the murder of Thomas William Gunter, an Englishman, aged 51, in Wilkie Road late on Sunday night, the Singapore Police have carried out a vigorous search for the suspected man, a499 words
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Article131 1931-07-09 11 Commission to Inquire Into Finances. Rugby, July 8. In the House of Commons Dr. Drummond Shiels, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, announced that the Commission which is to investigate the financial position of Mauritius in the light of the colony's economic resources would consist of Sir Ivo Elliott, of the131 words
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Article75 1931-07-09 11 1930 Exports Lower Than Those of 1928. Washington, July 9. According to the Department of Commerce the net export of capiiol from the United States in 1930 was $733,000,000, compared with $944,000,000 in 1928 and $306,000,000 in 1929. The receipts by way of interest, bond redemptions and theReuter - 75 words
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Article59 1931-07-09 11 King and Queen Hold Court And Levee. Rugby, July 8. The King and Queen held a court and levee at Holyrood Pa'ace, Kdinbuigh, today, and it was attended by a thousand guests. The Duke and Duchess of York wore in the Royal circle. The King and Queen occupiedBritish Wireless - 59 words
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Article1243 1931-07-09 12 Long Cross-Examination. CASES AT SINGAPORE ASSIZES. UN an inspector, and you found r in my room. Why did jrou not arrest and take aw to the police tattoo ;>t once, irist"ad of waiting Bar a time, before you did so. Were yon afraid of death were1,243 words
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Article337 1931-07-09 12 Canton Buys Warships From Japan. Hong Kong, July 8. The Canton "National" Government has bought one destroyer, one transport and two cruisers from Japan. All are arriving in Canton from Fc.rmosa this week. General Chan Ming-shu, the former chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government who left CantonSin Kuo Min - 337 words
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Article103 1931-07-09 12 Measures for Their Relief In China. Shanghai, July 8. Olli -ials of the Nanking Foreign Ministry and of the Finance Ministry jointly discussed the question of the measures to be taken for the relief of unemployed Overseas Chinese and eventually decided to appropriate $1,000,000 from the fund contributed103 words
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Article49 1931-07-09 12 The accident ambulance service of the Singapore Fire Department answered 195 calls in June. These were classified as follows Motor-car accidents 27, motor l&rry accidents 16, motor bus accidents 9, trolley car accidents 7, collapse cases 3, attsmptod suicide I!, shooting and stabbing 13. other causes 117.49 words
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Article429 1931-07-09 12 Assets Sold at Auction For $5,200. The assets of the Pulau Bulang Rubber and Produce Co.. Ltd. (in. liquidation) were put up for sale by auction yesterday at the salerooms of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., and after three bids was knocked down to Syed Mohamed429 words
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Article93 1931-07-09 12 New Process to Treat Perished Material. Mr. Parry Davis, who has invented many processes in connection with rubber and was responsible for the experimental rubber roadway in Singapore, has invented a new process by which perished vulcanised rubber can be restored to its iormer strength and elasticity. A93 words
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Article110 1931-07-09 12 £1,000,000 Enterprise to Be Launched in Shanghai. Nanking, July 8. The draft agreement for the establishment of a large scale sugar refinery at Shanghai, by Chinese and Cuban interests, has been signed, according an announcement made by the Minister of Industry (Mr. H. H. Kuiik) who states thatReuter - 110 words
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Article84 1931-07-09 12 Three Weeks Conference Opens In London. London, July 9. The representatives of many Colonies, Protectorates, Mandated Territories, certain Dominions and India, and also many prominent survey experts of Great Britain, are attending the second Conference of Empire Survey Officers which opened at the Colonial Office on July 8,Reuter - 84 words
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Article69 1931-07-09 12 See Plane Carrying Their Wives Collapse. Columbus (Chio), July 9. The aeroplane in which Mrs. Post and Mr,. Catty were flying from New York to Oklahoma collapsed while landing here today. Messrs. Post and Catty, the heroes of the rounil-the-wcjrlci-in-H^.-days-flight, who were flyinjr their Minnie Mac,Reuter - 69 words
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Article137 1931-07-09 12 Route via River Valley Road Diverted. The protest of people living in River Valley Road regarding the noise of motor liUm foiac to U I from the (iieat Wo.-ld appears to have been met by a decision of j committee no. 1 of the Singapore Mini- cipal137 words
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Article96 1931-07-09 12 Donation of $375,000 For Hospital in China. Mr. Au Boon Haw, the Singapore millionaire, has given $.'575,000 for the building of a modern hospital in Nanking. Recently Mr. Au was in China and while there he had many interviews with leading Nationalist Government officials. He heard96 words
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Article79 1931-07-09 12 Smoking Among Loading Coolies Suspected. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 8. The Norwegian steamer Hiram, which was found to be on fire when two days out of Swatow, has arrived here. The fire broke out in the straw and bamboo packed round a cargo of preserved79 words
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Article65 1931-07-09 12 Listens to His Orchestra By Wireless. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 8. An attempt wa3 made early this morn injt for the King to speak from Ophir huii. Washington, to Siam. It was unsuccessful owing: to atmospherics. Siamese music played by the King's orchestra here65 words
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Article68 1931-07-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, July 8. Punniamoorthy, olerk and conductor, Merrick Estate, Sepang, has been arrested at the instance of the Extra Assistant Controller of Labour, Klang, and is in police custody at Banting on a charge of forging the signature of the manager of the estate68 words
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Article1065 1931-07-09 12 Rotary Address. SOLUTION OF SUBMARINE MENACE. May I remind you that although weare an international club, and although the War is finished and more or less forgotten* nevertheless, fro.a whatever si<ft» it may come, this Club is always jrlad to hear of brave deeds1,065 words
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Advertisement114 1931-07-09 12 eW and M GOOD HEALTH 99mIjJk9b A sip, a nip, another it J<sf 4f \SKsHkI Carlsbe-rg and you drink JBH|SSmN sjbosl health when you drink M^DJ^^B Build up your body with ta^Bi mHH this NATURAL drink... J£f£ §K^B NATURAL because only /^fl^, H natures richest and purest i JB^Hl noflflflß114 words
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Article, Illustration280 1931-07-09 13 Oxford's Fine Batting Brings Victory.— Singapore Football League Positions OXFORD'S BRILLIANT WIN. Cambridge Fail in Second Innings. London, July 8. Lord's In a match that has been unprecedented by its record-breaking feats, Oxford University defeated Cambridge University by eight wickets, thus obtaining their first success in the serins since 192.'!,280 words
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Article869 1931-07-09 13 Malays Defeat I.C.F.A. STUBBORN PLAY BY INDOCEYLONESE. Malays I Iml'> Ceylaam 2. It ii true tlu.t the Malayi defeated Oh liulu CujliuWWB at the Jalan I Suuliuin yesterday afternoon in a First Division match bat thdr exhibition was poor ami in ton— qPOTICf the gaaM869 words
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Article32 1931-07-09 13 I'. I-', do Soom, of Malacca, reached the final of the men's singles at the Blackheath open touruflunb He was beaten by C. K. .Jones in the final, 6 2, 6 4.32 words
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Article390 1931-07-09 13 Today's Important Match In Reserve Division. A keen race is in progress for tho leaderrhip of the Reserve Division of the S.A.F.A. League. At present the S.CC, the Chinese "A" and the Malays arc on level terms in relation to the number of matches played and the390 words
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Article83 1931-07-09 13 Malays' Depleted Team Against Chinese. At a meeting of the S.A.F.A. Disciplinary Board, it was decided to suspend, for one month, Salleh, the Malays' full back, for dangerous play. Tho decision is a sequel to an incident in the Malays' First Division fixture with the S.R.C. last Thursday,83 words
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Article404 1931-07-09 13 Match Against Selected London Team Colonel Aubrey Smith, chairman of the Army Boxing Association, tells me that he is very keen on arranging a match between the Army and a selected team of London boxc-rs, writes a correspondent of a London paper in mail week. Now that thinps404 words
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Article51 1931-07-09 13 Lall Singh Reaches Four Figures for the Season. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 7. Lall Singh, the Kuala Lumpur batsman, who scored 1,000 runs and took 100 wickets last season, reached his 1,000 for the present season with a century scored in a local match last51 words
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Article78 1931-07-09 13 Tin' Minto cricket team which will meet the Ceylon Sports Club on Sunday on the CS.C. ground, Bulestier Road, will be as follsw Ahmad kin Abdullah, Amin bin Kechil, M. Sahid, M. Shah bin Rahimanshah, Abbas bin Talib (capt.), M. S. D. Magdalley, Osman bin Hassan,78 words
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Article66 1931-07-09 13 The V.M.C.A. cricket XI will be selected from the following to play against the Gloucester Regt. Band at the V.M.C.A. ground on Saturday K. Lyne (Capt.), F. A. S. Hoole, J. Pillai. J. Cassiechitty, M. Harvey, K. P. Ridley, G. V. Neubronner, J. Brouard, H. Gibson, Lee Fong66 words
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Article216 1931-07-09 13 Singapore Championships Start on Saturday. The Singapore Badminton Championship Tournament will start at the S.V.C. Drill Hull, Beach Road, on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. The following are the ties to be played Singles Championship. Junior Division. Saturday. Wee Cheng Siang vs. Michael Tan. Kee Hup Seng vs. Tay Swee216 words
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Article44 1931-07-09 13 Results of Games in the Two Major Leagues. New York, July Yesterday's baseball results jwei'c National League. Philadelphia 1 Brooklyn 5 Chicago 14 St. Ixjuw I Chicago C St. Louis •"> American League. Washington I Philadelphia 7 St. Louis 8 Chicago 10. —Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article597 1931-07-09 13 Increasing Popularity In England. The opening of the cricket season i? now a matter of particular interest to women, not only because of the opportunity to watfh the game, which has always been widely welcomed, but also because of the more racently acquired opportunity to play, writes a597 words
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Article191 1931-07-09 13 Title Match Arranged For Sept. 17. New York, July 9, Max Schmeling, the world's heavywuight champion, will meet the giantItalian boxer Primo Camera with Ute world's title at stake on Sept. 17. over 15 rounds. The venue of the fight has not yet been settled,191 words
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Article68 1931-07-09 13 Annual Soccer Match At Jalan Besar. The annual inter-colloge football match between Raffles College and the Medical Collegu will be played at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday. Raffle < College XI. will be chosen from the following Wong Hon Chong, S.K.P. Sivam, Salleh, Kee Hung, Kaher Singh,68 words
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Article58 1931-07-09 13 Qualifying Round of S.(i.C. Competition. Singapore Golf Club members desiring to compete for the Clifford Cun will play in a qualifying round of is hole play, on cither Saturday the 18th inst.. or Sunday, the 19th inst. Players returning the eight best scores in Men DivUion ("A" and58 words
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Article56 1931-07-09 13 Handicaps for First Event On Saturday. The handicaps for raeo 1 at Ipoh on Saturday, horses class div. 1. 7 furlongs, are as follows Gay Toi it. Mikado 8.10. Lova LaM 8.9, Round table S, Endoon 8, Award 8, Ath-jl Brew 7.4, Black Hawk 7.1. Don Hosto 7.4,56 words
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Advertisement61 1931-07-09 13 DROSTE'S Plain Milk Chocolate Pastilles. ONCE TASTED ALWAYS ASKED FOR In I 111.— Ib.— lb.— tins. Obtainable from all iirst clas.s dealers. Beware of Imitations. The popular numbers of this film now being screened at the Alhambra and Marlborough Theatres can be had on "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORDS S. MOUTRIE61 words
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Advertisement62 1931-07-09 13 WELL MATCHED! The subtle touch of distinctive <4 4 quality, .essentially correct in F s&f every detail, is embodied in every A^ffce^ilf^ craftsman tailored Wing ""Long '^^'ik&P^~\ suit. You will be interested in i V fiSSjT}! A our new and extensive range of |M '^^gMP^O suitings. .May we show you62 words
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Article451 1931-07-09 14 Will the F.A. League Make A Change? yill the Liague make any change in the bonus system? I do not sxpect th«y will. It would be all the better for the tramp if they did, writes G. Wagstaffe Simmons. This method of rewarding players for doing what451 words
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Article269 1931-07-09 14 Mr. H. M. Garland Wells In Critical Condition. The condition of Mr. H. M. GarlandWells, the Surrey county cricketer and Oxford double blue, of Keswick Road, East Putney, who was seriously injured in a motor-car smash on the Watforc! by-puses road near Rlstree in mail week, was269 words
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Article1516 1931-07-09 14 Special Gifts Demanded. PRACTICE NECESSARY TO DEVELOP TECHNIQUE. "The beauty of a grand match," Robert Grimston used to say, "is not making runs for someone will get them, no matter who but in all the eleven working to prevent the other side making them and perhaps it1,516 words
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Article253 1931-07-09 14 Jockey Club Stewards and New Experiments. The official timin- of races is being considered by the Stewards of the Jockey Club, and with this end in view they have witnessed experiments in connection with the electrical timing process incorporating an invisible light-beam. One of the methods which253 words
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Article54 1931-07-09 14 Ridiculous Report About Match with Brown. Kid Berg strongly denied the report that has reached him while in America fjjom England to the •net that he i.wiliinp to meet Al Brown in Ixjndon at I»BtI »Bt Flu. Sol Gold, Kid Bern's manages, rie:;rril>oH tho report as ridiculous, and54 words
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Article243 1931-07-09 14 Thursday. July 9. F«Otb«U: S.A.F.A. Ist Div. S.R.C. vs. R.A.. A.R. Stadium Reserve Div. S.C.C. vs. Milrs, i'adani;. Pent Baess, Smwi Meetins, P.T.C. Annual Athletic Sports, St. Joseph's Institution. Julan Hesur Stndium. 2 p.m. Haxi:!;;: Mala'-.n Flyweight Chumpionthip Boni. New World. 1».!.". p.m. Friday. July 10. Football: Inter-State243 words
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Article782 1931-07-09 14 Wages Reduced. END OF THE SEASON PROBLEMS. The 88 clubs in the Football League have 1,661 players on ther retained lists, and are offering 364 for transfer. Tho 1,661 on the retained lists have not, however, all signed on, as some are still holding out782 words
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Advertisement135 1931-07-09 14 SERVICE FOR SIGHT. Ssrh games si tennis make great demand* on ■iffht. The right kind of glasses enable ey*i to meet these demand!. Chooiing and fitting the glasses abould b* entrusted to a ikillad, •xperienoed optician who can ba consulted at M. EZEKIEL SONS, Manufacturing Ophthalmic Optician*, BafflVi Chambers, Raffles135 words
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Advertisement135 1931-07-09 14 "*7 H LssT^ OLD SCOTCH v l It I! FROM Ml PENDING "'■|ilNGflPoßE THE DfSr/LL£J)S aGEttrim.WNBVMH SCOTWHD. THE DISTILLERS AGENCY, LTD.. Kdinhumh. Sroilai..!. free wheeling. is corninci: |1 Never touch the clutch, A P except to start or back up! rfl Saves you 12% on petrol, STUDEBAKER {^2»^'ffl Builder off135 words
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Article, Illustration69 1931-07-09 15 1.1 sap taken after the' race for the Irish Grand J'rix at Phoenix I'ark. Dublin, on June H. (left to right) Karl Howe- (who broke thr recnidj. :-ii H. liirkin (who won at an avataga speed of HB.B m.p.h.). G. K. T. I \\-tmi (fourth)69 words
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Article, Illustration1019 1931-07-09 15 By Our Motoring Correspondent. 4 ORDING tv the reports from home wen thrills in plenty during ;iie <.pi-ninir races for the Irish International (irand Prix in Phoenix Park, lMilin. early in .Hire. The result v.; I Mother triumph for the M.G. Kid get i which placed first,1,019 words
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Article490 1931-07-09 15 There is an increasing tendency for people going on leave from Malaya to lay up their car in preference to buying a new one, and the following article contains some excellent advice on the subject. Advice Owner-Drivers Might Follow. I>HE process of laying a motor-car490 words
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Article200 1931-07-09 15 When Delay May Be Dangerous. THOUGH any good, modern four-wheel-braked car can ?top from 20 m.p.h. in less than 20 ft. the main factor in xafe emergency s^ops is driver's reactic n." This siinnly is the time an individual takes to appreciate the possibility of danger than to200 words
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Article, Illustration48 1931-07-09 15 llf -tart nt the Irish (.rand Prix at Phoenix Park. Dublin, on June 6. showing the cars leaving the pits. The race «a- won In Mr. Norman Mark in an M.(.. Midget with a speed of 61.76 miles per hour. (Central Press.)48 words
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Article495 1931-07-09 15 Evidence that the hey to the traffic accident problem lies in more responsibility at the wheel is provided by an analysis of nation-wide statistics by the American Automobile Association. Careless Drivers And Pedestrians. TtHIS analysis is cited by the associated public safety department as a part495 words
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Article399 1931-07-09 15 What a Driver Should Do. IN the current issue of Motor Cycling some excellent advice is given on the subject of accidents. Written from the point of view of the lawyer, the article in question is quite worthy of reproduction in part anyway. Here are some extracts It399 words
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Article, Illustration1329 1931-07-09 15 HERBERT AUSTIN, K.R. E - Early Experiences In Car Design. HERBERT AUSTIN, K.R.E., 14 M.P.H. An Offence! BY Sir COMPLETED FIRST VEHICLE IN 1892. <7\V F«MMM Motor-rur Mti,i:il«c<tiv(r.) T;HK British BMtor-CM industry is one with which I have been actively connected since the very early days of its development in this country- Prior to 19001,329 words
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Article296 1931-07-09 15 Insurance Lapses If Another Person Drives. THERE b a point in connection with compulsory third-party insurance which has not been stressed, but which i of the greatest importance to those motorists who take advantage of the discount allowed from their premium.-. for "owner only" driving, remarks The Motor.296 words
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Article5564 1931-07-09 16 Ambassadors of Sports' Value Exaggerated. BRITISH GOLF LOSES GROUND. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 11. In the course of a philosophic address on "'I he One and the .Many at the monthly luncheon of the Individualist bookshop yesterday, li.H. the Aga Khan emphasised that the objective5,564 words
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Advertisement106 1931-07-09 16 T)O you suffer from weakness? aw^LwV/ > -< '^V V^HJSP Are long rests necessary to v^R^^^^^BSs net you through the fatigues of -!"^''Hf/»fii|iSSl'V^Bfc the day.' Don't you wish that '■Bl^ggg^ii you could have again your old Vr *aMTTpi-* -L* Lmv>w energy that found no day too ''■'^HL'^'Nl fjJßffg Then turn106 words
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Advertisement248 1931-07-09 16 BORN 1820- STILL GOING STRONG f\ YOUR I VPARDON You perhaps, are an authority on rubber. We believe we know all there is to know about the distilling of whisky after all we've been doing it since 1820. So if we tell you Johnnie Walker Rcd Label is as good248 words
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Article76 1931-07-09 17 Racing Tragedy in New Zealand. A racing traeedy unparalleled in the history of the New Zealand turf is recorded today. A hurdle racer broke down, and was osderrd t* be destroyed, but by some mischance the man who had been told off to shoot the animal went76 words
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Letter122 1931-07-09 17 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sir,—Although one can appreciate your defence of the X.M.S. Railways as set out in your leading arlide of yesterday, it would be interesting if you could collect some opinions from F.M.S. residents as to what i.< though, of the Government tax122 words
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Letter85 1931-07-09 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Inquiries have been made in the Press and elsewhere as to the meeting place of the Boys' Brigade. There are two very strong companies running in Singaport at present and every prospect of more. All information can be had, at85 words
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Article138 1931-07-09 17 Eight Weeks for Dutchman In Hong Kong. Hong Kong, June 2G. Sentence o r eight weeks' hard labour v. a.; imposed upon Jan Wagter, the Dutch •laman who was, on Wednesday, convicted of a charge of assault on Mr. 11. Wstt, at the Seamen's Institute. Mr. Watt,138 words
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Article54 1931-07-09 17 In connection with the Y.W.C.A. a course of lectures in home nursing has been arranged by Dr. Duke, and will begin at the General Hospital on Tuesday at 5.15 under the direction of the Matron. Lectures will be given by Dr. Duke, Dr. Moonshi and Dr. Norris. The fee for54 words
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Advertisement41 1931-07-09 17 Do You Want to HIRE A Ceiling FanP If so ASK FOR A I CROMPTON These can be obtained from the Municipal Electrical Department for $1.50 per month. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED lu.-rp. >■ ttntts B«tU«m*ata> Electrical Department. SINGAI»ORE AND BRANCHES.41 words
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Advertisement182 1931-07-09 17 g&spberr v SMASH J B A GENUINE FRUIT SMASH Prepared exclusively from Luscious Ripe Raspberries Refuse imitations of Genuine Raspberry Smash. FRAMROZ Co. OXYGEN DISSOLVED ACETYLENE FOR WELDING AND CUTTING PURPOSES Ph«ne 81 MS. 0 The FAR EAST OXYGEN ACETYLENE Co. Ltd. \p sT-*" #s* &&ggkjh WJSB* FROM IPOH TO182 words
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Article1174 1931-07-09 18 A Singapore Case. PRIVILEGE OF WITNESSES IN COURT. A Qoint of groat importance and interest to the public as to whether or not v witness in a judicial proceeding was privileged to give evidence without fear of any consequences for what he says in examination,1,174 words
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Article57 1931-07-09 18 Alleged Suicide Attempt By Chinese. A Chinese woman, aged about 25 years, te alleged to have attempted to commit suicide by drowning at the mouth of the Ka'.lai.K river yesterday. When taken out of the -water artificial respiration was applied successfully, and she was la»er taken to57 words
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Article964 1931-07-09 18 Appeal Court Case. WHOSE TITLE WAS THE STRONGER The Chief Secretary to the F.M.S. Government and the Attorney-General S.S., (added as co-plaintiff by Order of the Court) were appellants yesterday in the Court of Appeal over which the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, presided, rupportcd by964 words
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Article28 1931-07-09 18 One thousand one hundred and nineteen adults and 320 minors were repatriated to India by the sa Chilka which left Port Swettenham last week, says our Klang correspondent.28 words
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Article434 1931-07-09 18 Chamber Devoted to A Royal Dancer. Two important tombs of the Old Kingdom have been discovered in the neighbourhood of the Sphinx of Giza during the excavations undertaken by the Egyptian University: (1) The tomb of Wpemnefert, a Director of the Palace, and Administrator of the434 words
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Article28 1931-07-09 18 The members of the S.R.E. (v.) Field Co. are giving a smoking concert at the Adelphi Hotel at 9.15 p.m. on Saturday. An interesting programme has beer. arranged.28 words
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Advertisement532 1931-07-09 18 Psychologist says EVERYONE HAS OCCULT POWER Distributes I n <■ I; nk Describing Unique Sv-tcm nhirh hait been tested bv scores <i| New Student who Report Astounding Results. Also sends Free Psycho-Analysis li.n.i ii-r Delineation to all who write at once. How the averaze man and woman can <!■ vchp532 words
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Advertisement392 1931-07-09 18 2§j}|P|KX THESE ESSENCES PROVIDE KAPID OTBSfe3| STIMULATION AND RESTORE .VITALITY by WIIEIN SOLID DIET IS OUT OF THE QUESTION a recent investigation showed that out whichocciteihesastncsccretions.Brand's of every ioo doctors interviewed 99 are re- Bwencw stimulate the digestive organs to commending Brand'; Essences for their msunt activity. When illness leaves392 words
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Article381 1931-07-09 19 A Shanghai Incident. HOUSE IN SETTLEMENT INVADED. Shanghai, June 25. A serious incident, which has a bearing on the outlyiiiK roads <luc-stipn and the right of the police of the Municipality of Greater Shanghai to enter upon certain cxtra-SettUment territory, occurred yesterday afternoon. Mr. H. F. Smith,381 words
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Article216 1931-07-09 19 Interesting Rumour Current In Shanghai. Shanghai, June 25. Significant news concerning the Canton .■situation has been received from semiofficial circles here stating that General Chan Chai-tong favours a diplomatic settlement of the Canton-Nanking disagreement. In this connection, Nanking official circles attach importance to the return to Canton216 words
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Article807 1931-07-09 19 Need for Disarmament. THE POSITION OF THE LEAGUE. (By Field-Marshal Viscount Allenbv. the distinguished British soldier, in an interview.) In these days when we hear people talking of the growing menace of armaments in Europe it is satisfactory at least to know that at length an807 words
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Article114 1931-07-09 19 Allocation of Funds to The Ministries. Canton, June 25. The Government has decided to fix the monthly expenditure for the maintenance of the Foreign Ministry at $70,000, the Finance Ministry at $60,000, the Secretariat of the Government Council at I $1(0,000, while salaries of the members c* the114 words
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Article401 1931-07-09 19 Cousin of Mexican President. A tragedy fraught with international complications was enacted at Ardmore, Oklahoma when three Mexican youths, two of the.m cousins of President Ortiz Rubio. motoring to Mexico from their American colleges, and two deputy sheriffs mistook each other for robbers. One of401 words
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Article390 1931-07-09 19 Success of Anti-Bandit Operations. Swatow, June 23. Contrary to expectations, there has been more success in dealing with the Communist bandits on the Kityang and Fungkhsjk. border since the withdrawal of the 62nd Division than previously. This may, in part, be due to that Division having successfully390 words
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Article145 1931-07-09 19 New Epoch in Postal Progress In China. The belated annual report (1929) of the Director-General of Chinese Posts ia published. It mentions that an outstanding event in the postal history of China, and one which marked the beginning of a new epoch in postal progress and development,145 words
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Advertisement734 1931-07-09 19 THE STRAITS TIMES and THE STRAITS BUDGET. Head Office, CECIL AND STANLEY STREETS, SINGAPORE Branch Office. 27, JAVA STREET, KUALA LUMPUR. Cables: TIMES, SINGAPORE. Telephone* SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR 3689. Sole Advertising Representatives In Great Britain, REUTERS, LTD., (Advt. Dept) 24, Old Jewry, London, E.C. 2. (through whom all business with734 words
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Advertisement339 1931-07-09 19 "ELTOS" MAKE A NEW SPEED RECORD FOR OUT BOARDS T WORCESTER MASS MAY 29-1931. On May 29th the ''ELTO" RACING "C" set a new world's record of 17.275 miles per hour at Worcester Mass. almost 1 mile faster than the previous world's SEE THE GREAT "ELTO" DISPLAY AT RIVER VALLEY339 words
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Article, Illustration73 1931-07-09 20 ISLAND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.— A scene on one of the greens during the final of the Singapore Island golf championship played on Sunday. THE NEW CHAMPION R. Craik (right) who beat ML M. Paterson in the Singapore Island golf championship final by 2 up and one to73 words
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Article, Illustration58 1931-07-09 20 PRISON GOVERNOR'S DAUGHTER WEDS Miss Laline St. John Rich, only daughter of Lieut.-Col. C.E.F. Rich, D.S.O. and Mrs. Rich was married to Lieut.-Commander R.C.W. Bett, R. N. at Battersea Parish Church. The bride's father is Governor of Wandsworth Prison. Photo shows the bride's car escorted by prison warders on motor58 words
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Article, Illustration77 1931-07-09 20 1\ MKMORY OR "PLUO STREET."— The Duke of Brabant, heir to the Belgian Throne, assisted by I. ii-ut. -General Sir Robert Whigham, unveiled at Ploejsteert, Belgium, a memorial bearing the names of 11,400 officers and men missing in this sector from 100 British regiments. The picture shews a general view77 words
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Article, Illustration35 1931-07-09 20 THE SMILING DUCHESS H.R.H. the Duchess of York, with Dame Henrietta Barnett, watching the play, Adam Bell," at the open-air theatre, Little Oak Wood, Hampstead Garden suburb, when she attended tha Adam Bell Pageant. L.N.A.35 words
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Article, Illustration41 1931-07-09 20 UNVEILING CEREMONY Another picture taken at the unveiling ceremony to commemorate our missing at P'ng Stree' From left to right Lord Graeville (British Ambassador to Belgium), the Duke of Braimnt Lieu'.-Cen. Sir K. Whigham and the Burgomaster of Ploegsteent. (Central Press.)41 words
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Advertisement19 1931-07-09 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUAKANTBI CORPORATION. LTD. i linn., r:.:i.l m C.rpat Hnlainl Hud oilier far Malaya s sim.u'oke.19 words