The Straits Times, 6 October 1931
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Title Section38 1931-10-06 1 The Straits Times. [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.; THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1931. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times. £0 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement289 1931-10-06 1 1 j 6.15 Tonight 915 I NELSON KEYS in 5 i SPLINTERS, j Phone 5261-2. IVlv/U 1 VjT UIJ in this country have treated ourselves to a tankard or two of WORTHINGTON when in England, but the beer brewed for home consump- I tion would be found somewhat too heavy289 words
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Advertisement142 1931-10-06 1 "VAN HARDING" SHIRTS FOR DAY WEAR. "Van Harding" shirts are mado from sperial qualily, fine qwdtt) zephyr, fitted with V. H. neck bands and flemi-.tiff collars, which do not fray and always maintain their smart appear- kach. ance. Stocked in plain colours and new stripes. 0^ C C In all142 words
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Advertisement11 1931-10-06 1 6.15 Tonight 9.13 NELSON KEYS n SPLINTERS, j j Phone 3261-2.11 words
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Advertisement514 1931-10-06 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnape due Spore. KASHCAR 9.000 Oct. 11 MACEDONIA 11,000 Oct. 17514 words
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Advertisement760 1931-10-06 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail t HAKUSAN MARU 10.500 Oct. 7 8 HARUNA MARU 10,500 Oct. 21 22 S KATORI MARU 10,000 Nov. 5 6 I KASHIMA MARU 10,500 Nov. 19 20 I YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 Dec.760 words
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Advertisement476 1931-10-06 2 BURNS PHUP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and the s.s. MANGOLA (3,352 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and iinest steamers trading to Australia, cabins476 words
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Advertisement631 1931-10-06 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. To GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore. Penang. M.s. BORINGIA OcU 14 OcU 16 m.s. SELANDIA Oct. 21 Oct*. 23 m.s. FIONIA Nov. 4 Nov. 6 m.s. ALSIA Nov. 25 Nov. 27 rajs. JUTLANDIA631 words
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Advertisement577 1931-10-06 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 a*nd BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON and NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.577 words
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Advertisement491 1931-10-06 2 SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD. (Incorporated in Siam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kclantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Tclupin, Patani, Btagora, Laeon, Skhon, Bamlon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Taku, Chumpoa and Bangkok. Arrival. Departure. SI'DDHADIB In port Oct. 7 VALAYA Oct. 11 Oct. 14 PRACHATIPOK Oct. 18 Oct. 21 These vessels are fitted throughout witn491 words
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Advertisement548 1931-10-06 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 Hong Kong. San Francisco and Los Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN WALL sa Is from Hong I Oct. 10 S.S. GOLDEN RIVER sails548 words
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Advertisement541 1931-10-06 3 DOLLAR CTEAMSHIP UNE <Jnd AMERICAN JVfAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore. Spore. Penang. CRES. MONROE Oct. 12 Oct. 15 Oct. 17 I RES. VAN BUREN Oct. 26 Oct 29 Oct. 31 PRES. GARFIELD Nov. i»541 words
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Advertisement573 1931-10-06 3 CLLERMAN BUCRNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Passenger and Freight Services to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. ▼la Porta and Soei Canal OUTWARDS. To HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and Japan. Steamer Das Spore s.s. CITY OF PERTH Oct. 12 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Nov. 25 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OP573 words
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Advertisement382 1931-10-06 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised £3,000,003 Capital Subscribed 1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,666,843 Capital paid up 1,050,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford, Esq.,382 words
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Advertisement559 1931-10-06 3 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1824.) PAID DP CAPITAL Fl. 80,030,000 (about £0,669,000). STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 40,015,000 (about £3,335,000). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES Bandoeng Weltevreden Rangoon Bandjermasin Kota-Radja Semarang Bombay (Acheen) Shanghai559 words
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Advertisement501 1931-10-06 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (about £8,500,000). Paid up Capital Glds. 55,000,000 (about £4,600,0001). Reserves Glds. 29.190,007 (about £2,432,000). HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAM T., ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA Head Office for Dutch East Indies. KOBE Head Office for China and501 words
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Advertisement702 1931-10-06 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are 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. Advertisements will be accepted up to 10 a.m. on the day of issue. A fee of 26 cents702 words
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Advertisement718 1931-10-06 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET TO LET, 24, Meyer Rd. Apply within. TO LET FLAT, Namazie Mansions. Apply M. A. .Namaxie. SMALL modern bungalow at Balmoral Crescent. Apply 32, Balmoral Road. TO LET, No. 9, Sophia Rd., No. 4-6, East Coast Rd. Apl. Ed. M. Nathan, 8-B, De Souzi Street. TO718 words
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Advertisement444 1931-10-06 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, OFFICES at 4, Prince Street, top floor and No. 22, Raffles Place. Apply Ken Chew Kee. 129. Killiney Road. TO LET, shop No. 1, Amber Mansions. Entry November 1. At present occupied by Frigidaire. Apply personally, Singapore Building Corp., 64, Market StreetTO LET, godowns,444 words
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Advertisement483 1931-10-06 4 FOR SALE HATS. JUST UNPACKED A NEW .>HIPMENT at The Crown Drapery, 29, Selegie Rd. 19:)0~3',i O.V.H. TWO PORT ROYAL ENFIELD. El. lighting. Very fast. $175. 63, Straits Times. FOR SALE Budwood from stumps imported direct from Java Tjirandji I—/50cts1 /50cts Tjirandji IG. $1.00, Bodjong Dater 5— 51.20 per yard.483 words
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Advertisement951 1931-10-06 4 TENDERS TENDERS TENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until noon on Nov. 6, 1931, for the following services for the Government Monopolies Department for the year 1932 (1) Supply of copper pans, sixes and dimensions as desired, to be delivered at the Opium Factory, Telok Blangah. Tenderer951 words
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Advertisement776 1931-10-06 4 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TENDERS NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices. Sale of old steel (or iron) superstructure of Arab Street Bridgf. Dntc of closing, 4776 words
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Article590 1931-10-06 5 Sealed Document. SIR OLIVER LODGE'S DISCLOSURE. Sir Oliver Lodge, speaking at the Modern Churchmen's Conference in Oxford on Sept. 12 disclosed that he had made arrangements in connection with a spirit communication which he hoped to convey after death. Spirit communications ought not to be590 words
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Advertisement266 1931-10-06 5 HOTELS CABARET Tickets $1. With MKS. ALKORI). ZLATA, MARNA KRISE. SYBIL JAMES, ANITA KRANKKL. P.SVERLY GLENNIMJ. KRKDDIK kKMI.n. CUTP KENDALL, JOE GOUUARU and VYNER GOMEZ. PROCEEDS TO CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY. RAFFLES HOTEL ON WED. OCT. 7th TEA DANCE thurs. Oct. Bth DINNER DANCE SPECIAL EXTENSION TILL 1 A.M. SEA VIEW266 words
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Advertisement882 1931-10-06 5 HOTEL GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL AND BUNGALOWS. Ideally situated in ten acres of grounds having five bungalows divided into single and double rooms, with private verandah and bathroom attached, also self contained suites. Well furnished. Terms inclusive from $4 per day single and $7 per day double. Also a la Carte882 words
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Advertisement335 1931-10-06 5 AUCTION NOTICE. AUCTION SALE of freehold and leasehold Singapore properties. At Messrs. Cheon* Koon Seng Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, October 7, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and compound dwelling houses known as Nos. 1 and 2, Sophia Road, Singapore, area 8,309 sq. ft.335 words
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Advertisement268 1931-10-06 5 INSURE YOUR EYE- SIGHT ir* with i* LAZARUS CAPITOL BUILDINGS. Tel. No. 2751. Troubled With Eczema 10 Years Cuticura Healed "I was troubled with ecztma for ten years. My feet started iv burn and seemed to get dry and itchy. I took no notice of them at first but they268 words
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FEATURES OF THE WEEK'S NEWS FROM CHINA.
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2766 1931-10-06 6 Details Of Dastardly Outrages. CHINA'S CAUSE DAMAGED. Europeans Injured In Aiding Defenceless Japanese. The serious nature of the anti-Japanese riots in Hong Kong and incidentally the shame they have brought upon the Chinese in that t-olony and the damage they have done to China's2,766 words
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Article46 1931-10-06 6 Japanese Students Run 2,000 Miles. Tokio, Sept. 10 Two Japanese students, Kunisav/a and Sone by name, who left Mukden on the morning of Aug. 10 on a marathon run to Tokio. arrived here at 3.30 this afteriiocn. They had covered approximately 2,000 miles.46 words
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Article1633 1931-10-06 6 A Hectic fi cck How Manchurian News Reached Shanghai Fortunes Made And Lost In Speculation Reneival Of Interest In Exlrality Recent Events Raise Doubts In Minds Of Foreigners Another Mild Outbreak Of Kidnapping. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sh&nghai, Sept. 22. The past week has been an extremely1,633 words
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Article110 1931-10-06 6 All Gambling Houses Must Go." I will step all Rambling enterprises in the French Concession immediately," Mr. E. Fiori, the French Chief of Police, told a Chinese I'rcs n prc-sentative last week. Some establishments already have been closed," he stated, notable among them being LM, Avenue Haig, a110 words
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Advertisement156 1931-10-06 6 ft THE HEALTH OF YOUR CHILD is surely more to you than anything else Have you noticed how many children dislike milk? If Caffein-free H.A.G. COFFEE is added to the milk, however, the children will love it." H.A.G. Coffee is a beverage which does not harm even the tender organism156 words
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Advertisement138 1931-10-06 7 £^f\ PACKED HOUSES! ™^^l and now the demand faA\J f all Ma!aya! NECESSARILY LAST NIGHT TONIGHT!! YOU cannot afford to miss the screen's rarest romance Fox Movietone's DADDY LONG LEGS Starring JANET GAYNOR TOMORROW We will maintain the glorious standard of past TRIUMPHS! RAMON NOVARRO IN "DAYBREAK" A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Super138 words
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Advertisement223 1931-10-06 7 DON'T MISS THIS LAST CHANCE of SEEING The Funniest English Comedy of the "Talkie" Era! AT THE CAPITOL 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 LAST NIGHT OF The Famous War-time Revue that gladdened the hearts of Thousands of Tommies "SPLINTERS" WITH NELSON KEYS SYDNEY HOWARD, HAL JONES and ORIGINAL CAST— Yes! Every one223 words
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Advertisement315 1931-10-06 7 6.1S TONIGHT 9.15 BARBARA STANWYCK IN TEN CENTS A DANCE A DIME A DANCE... YOUTH AM) BEAUTY.... DIM LIGHTS AND JAZZ MUSIC. A story that will make you laugh, will aakc you thrill, will make you uasp NEXT CHANGE CONSTANCE BENNETT in RICH PEOPLE A story of a Rich Girl315 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article399 1931-10-06 8 Admiral H. W. Parker Appointed. Vi l( -A(lmiral H.- W. Parker, C.8., C.M.G., succeeded Admiral Sir John Kelly. X.C.8., as Admiral Commanding Rl lervet, in mail week, at the end of the bitter's customaiy two years' service in thai capacity, Ii m in 1875, Admiral Parker399 words
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Article102 1931-10-06 8 Programm* of drills up to and for weekending Oct. 11 Tuesday. Oct C. CM p.m.. Drill Hall, M.G. Platoon iEur.l. N.C.Os. Class. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M.G. Platoon (Eur.), M.G. Training; 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, "B" Co. 6 Platoon, L.G. Course. Thursday, Oct. R, 5.30102 words
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Article114 1931-10-06 8 DEMPO, Dut.. 10,004 tons, from Rotterdam •i-in. for Batavia 6-10. GENERAL VAN GEKN, Dut., 719 tons, from liat.-.via 6-10, for Billiton 12-10. HONG KHKNG, Brit., 3,975 tons, from Amov '■.-in. for Pcnane 7-10. KOI. A. Brit.. 72'J tons, from Bangkok 5-10, for Hiitifkok uncertain. LIPIS, Brit.. 462 tons,114 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article199 1931-10-06 8 Singapore, Oct. 6 SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2 4 1 32 London, 3 months' sight 2/3-31,32 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 29 '32 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 7 London, demand 2/3 13/16 London, T.T. 2/3^ Lyons and Paris, demand Hamburg, demand New York, demand* Batavia and199 words
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Article160 1931-10-06 8 Singapore, Oct. 6. Gambicr 10.50 (Cube No. 1 unpicked).. IG.Oo 4.75 mixed 4.2.1 Sago Hour, Sarawak 2.21, White Pepper 32.00 Black Pepper 20.00 Pearl Sago 6.00 small 6.00 medium pearl Rice, Siam $196 to 250 Saigon $178 to 190 Rangoon $173 to 182 No. lof 125 catties gross 6.10160 words
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Article211 1931-10-06 8 Today. -flat Pandjang, Bengkalls, Siak, Pakan Baroe. Pajakombo and Padang (Hong Kwong) 3 p.m Sengkalis, Laboean Bilik, Tandiong Balei and Belawan (Singaradja) 3 p.m Bengkalis and Bagan Si-Api-Api (Esmeralda) ;j m Java, South-West Sumatra, SouthEast Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly (Nam Yong) 4p rr soengei Liat211 words
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Article42 1931-10-06 8 ?'onr e Lnnrl«n Left Arrd. Aug. 26 Sept. 21 M. van St. Aldrttonde Sept. 4 Sept. 24 Inn1 rm 1 Sept. 4 Sept. 26 Hal.eran Sept. 14 Oct. 2 Sept. 10 Oct. I l;en. .letz.n^er Sept. 9 Oct 542 words
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Article114 1931-10-06 8 Tuesday, October G Ships a!»n K .ide the Wham i or expected to arrive. Godown Gate. «Ast WH.rf N |i. Entrtice Main Wharf Hangkok 18 3 Kedah 11 3 Achilles 9 3 Dempo 7 tmpire Dock I'hemius 34 3 w an. Oregon Star 48 4 West Wharf114 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article449 1931-10-06 8 Iisce Val. Pd. Bayers. Seller*. £1 £1 Asam Kumbing 22/- 23/- xd. £1 Austral Malay 18/. 20/5/- 6/- Ayer Hitam Tin 10 6 11 6 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 10/6 11/6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Cavei 0.25 0.30 1 1 Bukit Aranf 0.30 0.40nom449 words
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Article263 1931-10-06 8 lama Val i'd- Buyers. Sellerg. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord». 1.76 2.25nom 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.95 2.05 i'l £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 3.17.6 4.2 6 1 1 Central Engine 0.25 OJOnom 100 50 Chines* Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Preff. 15/9 16/9263 words
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Article136 1931-10-06 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 10S 104 ci Singapore Municipal 6 p.e. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 par. 5% prem Singapore Municipal 4ft p.e. of 1807 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 par Singapore Municipal 4Va p.e. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 96 par136 words
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Article399 1931-10-06 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotation*. At the preocnt time the majority of above rubber share quotations are nominal only. LYALL A EVATT. Today's Price Craser Lyall ft Co. Evatt Allenby ($1) 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.60 I dor Gajah ($1) 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.40 A. Hitam399 words
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Article838 1931-10-06 8 Concerts from Saigon And Kuala Lumpur. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. The list of stations which may be heard daily in Malaya -is as follows (Singapore time only is given) ALWAYS ON THE AIR. BANDOENG, PLM., 32 metres, 5.10 to 6.30 p.m., recorded music 6.30 to838 words
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Article75 1931-10-06 8 From China and Japan, by Santos Maru, due at Singapore tomorrow. From China and Japan, by Penanj; Maru, due at Singapore on Thursday. From China and Japan, by Hamburg Maru, due at Singapore on Friday. From Holland, by Dempo, due at Singapore 10 a.m. today. From China and75 words
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Article18 1931-10-06 8 A mail from Batavia and Palembanjr by aeroplane is expected at Singapore tc 1.30 p.m. today.18 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement73 1931-10-06 8 PORTRAITS GROUPS AND LANDSCAPES All come alike to NAGEL "RANCA" Rollfilm Camera n lwjra¥MaT^jffi Gives sixteen nrrdlr-aharp picture* for 40 cents. With F 4.5 Anastigraat lens in Delayed Action 3 speed Time and Bulb shutter with leather case. Prices from $29.70 to $48. Sole Agents SINGAPORE PHOTO CO., 3». HIGH73 words
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Advertisement38 1931-10-06 8 FOR ALL THINGS RADIO WRITE. PHONE OR CALL 2. orchard road- Singapore Corner Opposite Amber Mansion. Sole Airenlx and Representatives of the Leading Radio Manufacturers. SHORT WAVE RECEIVERS WIRELESS COMPONENTS Up-Country Orders Executed by Return Post. PHONE 7399.38 words
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Advertisement175 1931-10-06 8 Simpson's Flour never fails in baking. It tops the market JIMPSONS Self Raising FLOUR. A BROKEN DOWN BYBTEM. ume> ar a e V'" oVtew '"tl'y u^dlriutd""!! ot tb. viul foreei that tustain ihr iniem No m«t£ wh« mir b. m cuse, uaeir .Know nmurx-rleiil, n> symptoms arc much trie Mine;175 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous305 1931-10-06 8 MALA.YAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report, YESTERDAY. X p. M YESTERDAY. Bright Wind Station*. Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Fore*. Weather Max. Min. fall, ihine. Humidity. tion. Kedah: F> iM b Uri# mph Keta.tj 1 1 85 74 88 3 8 75 SSW 5 Overcast Kota Bnaru 89 72 0.75305 words
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Miscellaneous262 1931-10-06 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tueiday. October 6. H. W. 6.25 a.m., 6 ft. 4 in., 3.54 p.m., 7 ft. 5 in. Wednesday, October 7. H. W. 8 a.m.. 6 ft. 9 in., 5.55 p.m., 7 ft. 6 in Rotary Tiffin, Adelphi Hotel, 1 p.m. Police Band. Botanic Gardens, 5.15 p.m.262 words
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Article301 1931-10-06 9 London Rubber Stocks Down 911 Tons. TIN UP 92s- 6d. IN LONDON. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. Today's Prices Rubber, K-'\, cents per lb. Tin, 100 tons at SfiS.7s per picul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber, London. 2 1.3-1 6 d.. down 1 ltid. New York, 4 9-16301 words
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Article144 1931-10-06 9 SEPT. RUBBER RETURNS. The figures in brackets give the output! for the corresponding period of last year. Anglo-Johore Cms. -45.000 lb. Alor I'ongsu. -48,667 lb. Ayer Kuning. 19.500 lb. Kagan Serai.— 3s,ooo lb. (45,500 lb.). Batak Rabit. --14,000 lb. (39,500 lb.). Bukit Palong.— 2o.2oo lb. Htich. (MB lb. Bcdong (Malaya).144 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article641 1931-10-06 9 Work, not Doles, A Solution. Two features of the Trades Union Congress at Bristol on Sept. 9 were the presentation of the supplementary report of the General Council on the financial situation and a perhaps unexpected opinion of the dole. The laHer came from Mr. J. V.641 words
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Article307 1931-10-06 9 Awaiting Funds for Share Purchase. The present Bank of Abyssinia which has enjoyed a monopoly of banking under the direction of the National Bank of Egypt is in course of being taken over as a State Bank, Reuter learns from Addis Ababa. The money has been found307 words
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Article60 1931-10-06 9 12 o'clock noon, Oct. 6. Tone of Market :—Quiet, steady. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet 2%d. per lb. New York :—Spot Sheet cts. 4 9-16 per lb. Buyers. oenen. t.S.S. equal to London Standard itandard R.S.S. on Tender Spot October November DecemberJan. -Mar. April-June 8^60 words
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Article600 1931-10-06 9 Heavy Depreciation Of Investments. i The statutory first meetings of the 1 creditors and shareholders of Carmelite Trust were held on Sept. 2 at the Holborn Restaurant, W.C., before Mr. J. Barwick I Thompson (Senior Assistant Official Receiver). A statement of affairs had been lodged showing total600 words
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Article80 1931-10-06 9 The figures in brackets give the outputs fur the corresponding period of last year. Hitam Tin.— 106.91 piculs. Rahman Hydraulic. 675 piculs. Southern Tronoh. 500 piculs. Tronoh Mines. 1,471 piculs. Kamunting Tin Dredging. 2,663 piculs (3,074 piculs), 2,110 hours (1,981 hours), 489,000 yards (384,000 yards), value $100,10080 words
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Article73 1931-10-06 9 Rugby, Oct. 5. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam, 9V», Athens 295, Bombay Is. 5%d., Berlin 16Va, Brussels 27, Bucharest 660, Rio 3't>, Buenos Aires 32Vj, Copenhagen 17%, Geneva 18V4, Helsingfors 160, Honfr Kong Is. 2d., Lisbon 109%, Madrid 42k, Milan 74V4, Monte Video 21 V4, New York 3.81, Oslo 17H,British Wireless - 73 words
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Article338 1931-10-06 9 Activities of the House Of Mitsui. I The publication of a book by Mitsui I and Co. dealing with the development of Antrln--Japanese trade, with special reference to what British industry has done, and can still do, in Japan, is a most usei ful contribution towards the further338 words
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Article279 1931-10-06 9 The following novels were added to Raffles Libiar? during the past fortnight I The Lady in the Veil, (Achmed Abdullah) Man Made the Town, (Ruby M. Ayres) [Seventh Sin, (Joy Baines > Cats' Meat and I Kings, (Oeorjre Baker) Pack Mule, (Ursula I Bloom i The Winning Trick,279 words
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Article920 1931-10-06 9 Wild Excitement In Mincing Lane. EFFECT OF STUPID RUMOUR. (By A. W. Still.) London, Sept. 9, I was out of London when it happened, but I learn that there was a brief period of wild excitement in Mincing Lane when the business of the week began. It920 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement38 1931-10-06 9 Sore Throat? "We are never without FORMAMINT, a little common sense protection is all that matters.** Mrs. R.J.— W. FORMAMINT cures Sore Throat and prevents infectious diseases (Influenza, Diphtheria, etc). Formamint i* obtainable at all Chemists and Stores.38 words
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Advertisement815 1931-10-06 9 MINING REPORT NO. 446. The Chairman and Directors., THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. SINGAPORE, S.S. Gentlemen,— l be? to submit the report of the mining operations, for the four weeks ending Sept. 12, 1931. The development work completed for the teun, totals 679 ,4 feet, »s follows Sinking815 words
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949 1931-10-06 10 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1931. APPLAUSE." According to the newspaper reports applause followed the statement of the Government policy of unemployment relief at the last meeting of the Legislative Council. Yet an uneasy feeling remains that the problem has not been disposed of by facile handclapping by949 words
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Article1707 1931-10-06 10 Mysterious Radiations Which Cure Disease. (By Henry Durvillc, the French Egyptologist and secretary of the International Psychic Boeiety.) What is magnetism? Can mysterious animal radiations of vitality really cure disease, not merely nervous or mental complaints but organic disordtrt t These questions are interestingly discussed in1,707 words
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Article217 1931-10-06 10 Dr. J. C. Carson has been appointed to ict as Chief Medical Officer, Malacca. Mr. D. W. Brisbane, of Fogden and Brisbane, and Mrs. Brisbane returned to Singapore by the Naldera. Dr. N. Kaghaven has been re-elected president of the Indian Association, wires yur Penang correspondent. Mrs.217 words
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Article723 1931-10-06 10 ECHOES OF THE WAR Then there is the story of tj>e wife of a Volunteer who was perturbed lest her husband would not (jet a cabin to himself en H.M.S. Kent. AN ILLUMINATING VISIT. Malay teachers, men and women, in vernacular schools in Perak have been723 words
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Advertisement80 1931-10-06 10 PRICES NOT INCREASED. In all our departments goods are being retailed at the old prices while present stocks last. jfl[ that you've found the risht brand s U of tobacco, let us recommend to you FDGFWORTH vacuum packed, reaching you as ci kvv j deaiyv Dnnncn fresh as tho dny80 words
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Advertisement266 1931-10-06 10 AMUSEMENTS. Singapore. At.HAMBRA.— Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter in Daddy Lorg Legs. G.l6 9.15. Phone 6909. CAPITOL.— NeIson Keys in Splinters. 6.16—9.16. Phone 6261-2. EUROPE HOTEL. Dinner and Dance. GREAT WORLD.— Wayangs, Cinemas, Zoo, Joy Cars and Donkey Ride, MARLBOROUGH.— MarIene Dietrich in Morocco. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD.— Side Shows, Dancing266 words
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Advertisement40 1931-10-06 10 BUY ADVERTISED GO0D& 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 limes are, to the best of our knowledge. THOROUGHLY RELIABLE.40 words
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Article238 1931-10-06 11 Two Months' Comb Out By Police. New York, Oct. 5. The two-months comb oat," in which every detective in New York has participated, in an effort to arrest tbe baby killers" has suddenly brought a big harvest. Two lorry loads of detectives swooped down on238 words
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Article104 1931-10-06 11 Last of the Emergency Measures Accepted. Rugby, Oct. 5 The House of Lords this evening agreed to the second reading of the Finance Bill, which was carried through all its remaining stages, the Royal Assent later being signified. All the emergency legislation has now been completed. The LordBritish Wireless - 104 words
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Article109 1931-10-06 11 Invitations from Many Constituencies. London, Oct. 5. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald has received invitations to stand as an Independent Labour candidate from Gateshead, Sunderland and Preston. Neither Mr. Tom Shaw (the former Secretary for War and Labour member for Preston) nor Sir William Jowitt (the Attorney-General and alsoReuter; British Wireless - 109 words
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Article112 1931-10-06 11 Restriction Rumours. "BEHIND THE SCENES" NEGOTIATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 5, Rubber is still rising on the strength of rumours of progressive restriction negotiations behind the scenes in London. London rubber stocks are 809 tons down at 79,246 tons and Liverpool stocks are down112 words
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Article91 1931-10-06 11 Arrangement With Debenture Holders. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 5. The 7 per cent, first mortgage debenture holders in the Anglo-Java Rubber and Produce Company Ltd. are releasing the company from its liability for the payment of the instalment of the interest due on the debentures on91 words
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Article131 1931-10-06 11 Decision to Cease Business On Nov. 1. The Sumatra Anglo-Dutch Plantations Ltd. has served notice on its trustees and debenture stockholders that it is ceasing business on Nov. 1, the security thus becoming enforceable under the trust deed. The debenture stockholders are holding a meeting on Oct. 12131 words
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Article137 1931-10-06 11 Interest in Lord Reading's Visit to Paris. Rugby. Oct. 5. Much interest has been aroused in London and in Paris over the announcement of the impending visit of Lord Reading (the Foreign Secretary) to the French capital. The visit is welcomed as another indication of recognition of theBritish Wireless - 137 words
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Article107 1931-10-06 11 Death of Colonel Lindbergh's Father-in-Law. Englewood, New Jersey, Oct. 5, The death is announced of Mr. Dwight Whitney Morrow, the father-in-law of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. Reuter. Mr. Dwight Morrow was a very distinguished American diplomat and a former Ambassador to Mexico. He was one of107 words
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Article83 1931-10-06 11 Window-Smashing Campaign By Communists. Berlin, Oct. 6, When the clocks struck midnight peaceful citizens, in all parts of Berlin, were awakened by the noise of breaking windows and shouts of Down with the reactionaries." It was found that the Communists were attacking the branch offices of theReuter - 83 words
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Article209 1931-10-06 11 Moscow on Manchuria. SIGNS THAT JAPAN INTENDS TO STAY. Moscow, Oct. 5, Editorials on the subject of the recent long conversation between the Commissar for Foreign Affairs (M. Litvinov) and the Japanese Minister in Moscow appear in the newspapers which assert that, as regards Manchuria; the209 words
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Article128 1931-10-06 11 In Accord With That Of The League." London, Oct. 5, Capt. R. A. Eden, the Foreign Under Secretary, told a questioner in the House of Commons that the British Government's attitude towards the Sino-Japanesc dispute was completely in accord with that of the League of Nations Council. He128 words
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Article329 1931-10-06 11 Ominous Sign Japan Will Remain. Shanghai, Oct. 6. The Central (Nanking) Government has instructed Dr. Alfred Sze, China's representative on the Council of the League of Nations, to inform the Council that General Chang Tso-hsiang, the ehairms of the Kirin Provincial Government and deputy commander-in-chief of the NorthEasternSin Kuo Min - 329 words
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Article182 1931-10-06 11 Preparing for Shanghai Peace Conference. Hong Kong, Oct. 6. The Special Assembly (of the Canton National Government at a meeting held yesterday morning, conceded Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's demand that he should be allowed to postpone the issuing of the telegram announcing his retirement until after the peace conference toSin Kuo Min - 182 words
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Article141 1931-10-06 11 Pacific Crossed in Small Monoplane. New York, Oct. 5 The American fliers, Messrs. Pangbourne and Herndon, have* lended at Wenachee, Washington, after their non-stop transPacific flight in a small Bellanca monoplane. As the landing gear had boon discarded after taking off from Japan, the plane141 words
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Article186 1931-10-06 11 London Concentration On Differences. Rugby, Oct. 5 A meeting of the Federal Structure Committee of the Indian Round-Table Conference was held at St. James's Palace this morning. After a very brief session it was announced that the committee had decided to adjourn until Friday morning in order thatBritish Wireless - 186 words
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Article54 1931-10-06 11 New Company to Carry On Business. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 5, The Tanah Estates (1931) Ltd. has been registered, with a nominal capital of £150,000 in two shilling shares, to acquire the assets of the company of similar title and to carry on the business of54 words
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Article37 1931-10-06 11 British Priest Taken Prisoner. Hankow, Oct. 6. News has just reached here that Father P. Turk, a British subject, has been captured by Communists at Sinkow, 35 miles from Hankow up the Han River. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article103 1931-10-06 11 Shanghai Chinese Jockey Club's Plan. Shanghai, Sept. 22 The Chinese Jockey Club announces a $1,000,000 sweep to be held in connection with a race to take place at the club's course on Oct. 25. A big sum from the proceeds will be devoted to Flood Relief. The first103 words
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Article338 1931-10-06 11 Nationalisation As The First Plank. FOLLY" OF TARIFFS. I.L.P. to Defy Attempts To Impose Discipline. London, Oct. 5. The public control of banking, the danger of a dictatorship, and the folly of tariffs were the themes of the presidential address of Mr. Stanley Hirst, chairman of theReuter; British Wireless - 338 words
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Article168 1931-10-06 11 Will Not Obey Labour Party Orders. Rugby, Oct. 5 Mr. Arthur Henderson, who has succeeded Mr. Mac Donald as leader of the Labour Party, at the Party Conference at Scarborough, suggested, during a speech, that the proclamation dissolving Parliament might be issued on Wednesday. He therefore urged thatBritish Wireless - 168 words
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Article228 1931-10-06 11 Saved After 10 Hours In Sea. Hong Kong, Sept. 25, The N. V. K. steamer, Ikoma Maru, which arrived in Shanghai from Moji, brought with her a Japanese fisherman, named Genichi Fujiya, 34. who, after struggling for life for more than 10 hours in the stormy waves in228 words
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Article594 1931-10-06 12 Office Incident. ALLEGED ASSAULT ON EUROPEAN. The Municipal President, Mr. W. Barth\, was in the witness box this morning when the ease in which Capt. J. H. Holliman, ex-Chief Inspector of the Municipal Kcj;i-trar of Vehicles Department, is charging a Malay peon, with voluntarily panting hurl,594 words
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Article309 1931-10-06 12 Judge's Finding In Tobacco Co.'s Suit. Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell, giving judgment on the legal point which arose on a preliminary objection made by way of demurrer in the alleged passing-off suit brought by the United Tobacco Co. (1939), Ltd., against the Malayan Tobacco Distributors Ltd., found309 words
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Article20 1931-10-06 12 The funeral of Mrs. I. <le Souza took place at the Bidadari Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended.20 words
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Article95 1931-10-06 12 Tragic Mistake During Raid on Reds/ (Fiom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 6, A Chinese detective while out after Communists in Kedah lost his life yesterday owing to a tragic mistake. According to the Straits Echo Mr. J. P. Pennefather-Evans, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Alor Star,95 words
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Article223 1931-10-06 12 Kuala Lumpur Flying Club's Goodbye. (Fiom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 5. The members of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club said goodbye to their caplain. Mr. L. W. Lcarmount, D.5.0., M.C.> nt a dinner held in his honour on Saturday night. Mr. Learmouiit, who was223 words
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Article83 1931-10-06 12 Attacked by Chinese Pushed Into River. A Malay police constable who was after gambler* in Boat Quay yesterday evening was roughly handled by a crowd of Chinese who set on him and pushed him into the Singapore river. The constable was rescued and three arrests were made. The83 words
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Article100 1931-10-06 12 Reference is made in the current issue of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya Magazine to the departure of Major Nevill Stevens, who for many years acted as editor, among his many other works on behalf of ex-Servicemen in this part <v tl.t- world. Among the items of100 words
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Article108 1931-10-06 12 At ihe risk r.f repeating ourselves witn every issue of Mirage, the bright quarterly which gushes from the Sarawak OilBelda at Miri. we must again pause to wonder hew they contrive to produce such an excellent magazine, and it can only be inferred that there is more literary talent108 words
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Article81 1931-10-06 12 The Police Band will play the following programmes Botanic Gardens tomorrow at 5.15 Oveiture, Rosamunde (Schubert); Selection, Classica Ewing) Waltz, "Itnmortellen (Gung'l) Poeme, Erotik (Grieg); Highland Patrol.. "Ma Braw Laddie" (Macdonald); Selection, "The Desrrt Song Romberg) Three Dances from Nell Gwynne (German). Katong Park on Thursday at 5.1581 words
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Article32 1931-10-06 12 A Johore Government Gazette dated yesterday varies the duties to be levied on all imported liquors, petroleum and ti baece to bring- them in line with those in force in the Straits.32 words
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Article254 1931-10-06 12 Arrives on First Visit To Malaya. The youthful Sultan of Brunei, who is only 18 years of age and has never seen a modern city before, arrived in Singapore by the Pangkor yesterday on a pleasure trip to Malaya accompanied by Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, former254 words
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Article71 1931-10-06 12 Edgar Wallace to Write For Film Combine. London, Sept. 27- £800 a week is understood to be the salary which Mr. Edgar Wallace will receive under a contract which he signed in London yesterday with the Radio Keith Orpheum film combine, and by which he71 words
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Article55 1931-10-06 12 Fine of $1,200 or Three Months' Gaol Imposed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 5, A fine of $1,200 or three months' imprisonment has been imposed on Mydin bin Rawther who was ordered to enter into a bond for three years for accepting bets at the Selangor rac«;s.55 words
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Article47 1931-10-06 12 Alleged Criminal Breach Of Trust. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, Oct. 5. Khoo Bok Seong, recently bookkeeper with A. Bendixsen and Co. Ltd., who was arrested and" charged before the polico magistrate with criminal breach of truat in $700, has been given bail in $1,000.47 words
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Article25 1931-10-06 12 A Chinese workman who fell from the third storey, of the nejw postmen's quarters in Maxwell Road yesterday was taken to hospital with slight injuries.25 words
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Article123 1931-10-06 12 Charge Against Step-Sons As Sequel. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 5 A sensational development has occurred in connection with the murder of a man ■and a woman during a gang robbery at I Pasir Peleh, a suburb of Ipoh, on Sept. 11l A shop dealing in sundry123 words
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Article107 1931-10-06 12 Women Besiege Official Assignee's Office. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 5. The Official Assignee's office was packed this morning when it was besieged by v crowd of women, mostly of the amah t'a-6, elderly members of the Jin Su Seah Society which Government has ordered to107 words
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Article193 1931-10-06 12 Yesterday's Funeral At Bidadari. The funeral of Mr. J. M. Cameron, of the Central Engine Works, whose death occurred at Edenhur3t, 339 Thomson Read, on Sunday, took place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon, members of the family and the staff of the Central Engine Works being193 words
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Article29 1931-10-06 12 Postpones Flight After Seeing Nerve Specialist. Athens, Oct. 5. After consulting a nerve specialist AirCommodore Kingsford Smith has postponed his departure for Rome until tomorrow morning. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article231 1931-10-06 12 Chinese Hangs Himself In His Cell. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 6 A Chinese named Lim Tye Choo who was sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment yesterday at the Assizes by Mr. Justice Sproule, the acting Chief Justice, for being found in possession of 207231 words
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Article180 1931-10-06 12 Tanglin Housebreaking Hearing Adjourned. A special session of Assize was opened before Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell today. The list was a small one, only five cases being down for trial. These included two returned banishees, who were both sentenced to impiisonment for life. Goh Seng Mc?y and180 words
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Article187 1931-10-06 12 Pit Explosion During Thunderstorm. Four miners were killed and eight others seriously injured in an explosion in Newdigate Pit, belonging to the New(ligate Company (1924), Limited, at Astley, near Nuneaton, Warwickshire, recently. The explosion occurred about a mile and a half from the main shaft, and thirty187 words
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Article125 1931-10-06 12 London Visitor From West Indies Loses £10,000. Lcndon, Sept. 26, A Jamaican visitor, who had hoped to benefit by the recent sensational rises on the Stock Exchange, lost £10,000 as the result of a confidence trick. He banded over the money to two men who said they had125 words
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Article96 1931-10-06 12 President Removes Civil Degradation. Versailles, Sept 27. An important change in the sentence passed on Lady (Edmee) Owen, the French widow of an English knight, who was convicted last January of attempting to murder the wife of her lover, Dr. Gastaud, has been made by President Dcumer.96 words
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Article310 1931-10-06 12 Days When Rubber Was Not Planted. Recently Mr. L. A. S. Jermyn. Readmaster of the Government English School at Batu Pahat, wrote a letter to the Morning Post on tigers in Malaya. The letter, which was reproduced in the Strait:. Times last Friday, drew310 words
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Article240 1931-10-06 12 Big Decline in Number Of Marriages. Yet another decline in the growth of Great Britain's population is recorded in the quarterly return ending June 30 of the Registrar-General. The report shows a general decline of births, marriages (in the first quarter of the year), and deaths. The number240 words
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Article195 1931-10-06 12 Sued by Labourer On His Farm. The ex-Kaiser once again figures in the German Press. The causes or his up earance this time are financial and legal. He is reported to have had several million guilders invested in the Dutch bank, Rhodius Konigs Handelsmaatschappij, which has been badly195 words
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Article69 1931-10-06 12 Captain Danenhover's North Pole Proposal. Paris, Sept. 27 Capt. Danenhover, Commander of the submarine Nautilus, srrived in Paris today. He said he hoped to undertake a second expedition, but- not with the Nautilus, which had ended her career. He did not know Sir Huhert Wilkins' plans, but he69 words
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Article45 1931-10-06 12 English Motorists to Pay Another 2« /2 d. London, Sapt. 20, English motorists will have to pay more for petrol from Mornlay owing t> the adjustment in, the value of the pound sterling. An Increase of 2Vi d. per gallon is anticipated.45 words
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Advertisement22 1931-10-06 12 tCARLSBERG PILSENER A light Beer of distinctive satisfying qualities. "Carlsberg Hijau. 11 THE EAST ASIATIC (Incorporated in Denmark) KUALA LUMPUR -SINGAPORE -PENANG.22 words
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Article147 1931-10-06 13 S.G.C. Ladies* Bogey Competition. The Singapore Golf Club ladies' October bogey competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mrs. Harding in A Division and for Mrs. Empen in B Division. Altogether 48 cards were taken out and the following were returned "A Division. Mrs.147 words
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Article138 1931-10-06 13 Depot's Success in Police Athletic Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 4. The annual Police sports were held last Saturday on the Depot ground before a very large attendance. The Depot were first in the divisional championship, having 42 points, while B," Central, was second with 21138 words
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Article25 1931-10-06 13 There will be a four length medley race for the Clarke Shield at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday at 11 a.m. Post entries.25 words
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Article321 1931-10-06 13 Tanglin Club Tournament Results. The following were the results of ties played in the Tanglin Club tournament yesterday Cullen Cup. Mrs. Bellamy and Capt. Nevill scr. beat Mrs. Dawson and Prentis owe 4, 6—4,6 4, 10 12, 6^4. Mrs. Holland and Matthews owe 3 beat Mrs. Battishill and321 words
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Article1270 1931-10-06 13 Singapore Hockey. OFFICERS BEATEN BY B—l. The S.R.C. easily won their match against the officers of the United Services yesterday, but they lost their record of having no goals scored against them. The match resulted in an B—l win for the Club, and brought their total1,270 words
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Article146 1931-10-06 13 St. Francis Assn. Beat Malacca Club. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. t The Malacca Club lo;t at hockey to St. Francis Association yesterday by 2—l.2 1. Owing to the state of the ground, good hockey was impossible. On the run of Ihe exchanges, however, the Malacca Club should146 words
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Article839 1931-10-06 13 Particulars of the Penang Griffins. The season's racing is rapidly drawing to a close, only two professional meetings remaining to be held, the Perak Turf Club's autumn meeting on Oct. 17, 21 an:l 24 and the extra Singapore meeting next month. Four two-day amateur meetings will be839 words
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Article459 1931-10-06 13 Inter-State Hockey Rugby Activities. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Oct. 5. The State hockey trial on Saturday for the selection of the side to meet Perak on Oct. 10, at Seremban resulted in a drawColours and Whites scoring a goal each. The game was fast and evenly contested,459 words
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Article133 1931-10-06 13 St. Louis Wins Third Game Of World Series. N«W York, Oct. f>. In the third game of the World Series, played at Philadelphia, the St. Louis Cardinals aprain beat the Philadelphia Athletics, this time by 5 to 2. Burleigh Grimes was pitcher for the Cardinals and Lefty GroveReuter - 133 words
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Article281 1931-10-06 13 Introduction in Malaya Delayed. Dr. H. W. Jack, hon. secretary of the Malayan Rugby Football Union, writes as follows with reference to the new rulewhich have been introduced at home this season Pending the receipt of copies of the new Rugby rules from England this Union has281 words
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Article60 1931-10-06 13 Yacht Club's Tribute To "World's Gamest Loser." There was no racing at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club during the weekend as a mark of resntct to the late Sir Thomas Lipton, K.CV.O., who died last Friday. The Club ensign was flown halfmast throughout Sunday. Several years ago,60 words
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Article19 1931-10-06 13 Tuesday, October 6. Rugby S.C.C. Tournament Etceteras vs. P.9.. Padang. Tennis: R.S.Y.C., S.R.C. and Tanglin Club Tournaments.19 words
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Advertisement46 1931-10-06 13 THE NEW HisMasferfcVbice B CONSOLE GRAMOPHONE Walnut finished cabinet. Fitted with the famous H.M.V." ReEntrant Tone Chamber, making for exceptional musical quality. Double Spring. Motor. Automatic Stop. Built in compartment for 50 records. Price $210 less 3 for cash. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE. SINGAPORE.46 words
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Advertisement107 1931-10-06 13 EVERYTHING (ff.£.C.) ELECTRICAL THE "MAGNET" ELECTRIC IRON D 5824/6. The MAGNET Iron is fitted with a Thumb Rest, and the Handles and Handle Support are specially designed to ensure a comfortable grip. The Sole Plate is correctly shaped for easy ironing. Packed in a carton complete with 6 feet of107 words
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Article7328 1931-10-06 14 Budget A Staggering Blow For Retired Malayans. WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Sept. 15. AN income tax of five shillings in the pound! Imagine what your thoughts would be if ycu were to wake up tomorrow morning and learn that7,328 words
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Advertisement325 1931-10-06 14 A NEW! *^p DOUBLE STRENGTH KILLS INSECTS QUICKER P\> LEAVES NO ODOR J^^^ THE DEODORIZED INSECTICIDE m Flvosan DiAribmioTs Anglo-Si *,m Corporation. liag^OM You Can Always Depend on a Willard Battery Nothing bat the best of materials, tested to rigid specifications, go into the construction of a Willard battery. The325 words
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Article872 1931-10-06 15 Progress of the Work In Singapore. The story of the Boys' Brigade and Sir William Alexander Smith, the founder, was told to an interested audience in the V.M.C.A. Hall last night. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Lee, and among those present were the872 words
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Article63 1931-10-06 15 No Clue to Assailant Found. A mysterious murder resulting in the death of a Sikh is being investigated by the Kandang Kerbau police. So far no arrests have been made. The man was found in a dying condition in Syed Alwi Road suffering from several stab wounds. He63 words
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Advertisement209 1931-10-06 15 A LEMON SQUASH ORANGE SQUASH LIME-JUICE-CORDIAL Are renowned |[HliilJj_OjJ_i_^bjjllilllrifl^C for their Deliciousness and n®Ltifl ELIXIR OF LIFE. Hli^J;> POPULAR ALL IllTTrrrTT^jjgjjli OVER MALAYA. FRAMROZ CO. Blue Monday Bright Wednesday) Watch LIFE brighten as~) t|!|||l§| TEETH WHITkN iSifiW" I/l *J CiayS when you remove Bacterial-Mouth DULL TEETH that are us'.y, night.209 words
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1158 1931-10-06 16 J. Jefferson Farjeon - J. Jefferson Farjeon. (By Our London Commentator The Miracle Of Autumn London A White Fairyland Of Amazing Lights Groans When The Arsenal Loses Its First MatchWomen And Fashion— Will It Be Back To The Bustle Those Naughty Nineties "—Scandal Of Girls On Bicycles—1,158 words
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Article82 1931-10-06 16 Hailstones Like Eggs Scatter People. Mukden, Sept. 16. A shower of hailstones as big as eggs fell upon the city at day-break today. Accompanied by lightning, thunder and rain, the storm struck terror into the hearts of the people, and inhabitants caught in the shower in the82 words
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Article694 1931-10-06 16 ADVENTURES OF A COUNTESS." Not Wanted in Hong Kong PRETTY DIVORCEE'S DILEMMA. Hong Kong, Sept. 25. The efforts of an attractive-looking woman over a number of years, to secure permission to reside in Hong Kong, leading to investigations by the Hong Kong Government and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs at694 words
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Advertisement265 1931-10-06 16 PHILIPS "ARLITA" JPL j_ Do you realise the magical ■Tf softness that "INSIDE FROSTING" means? PHILIPS "ARLITA" Inside frosted lamps arc soft to the eyes and are ideal for the Home or Office. Specify "PHILIPS" When Ordering Lamps. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (IneorptiaUd <■ ■tr<a ■attl«n«.iti) Electrical Department. SINGAPORE265 words
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Article1749 1931-10-06 17 Anti-Japanese Vvvling Hoiv The Trouble Begun A Big lioyrolt Coming Hut China I 'nite? AgailUt The Common Fop Facts About Snakes Ptofrssor Makes The Flesh Creep ISo One Knew Hong Kong Wm So Dangerous I The Sacred Peak 1 Hit minc.tfd Siftn If hieh Caused A1,749 words
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Article158 1931-10-06 17 Crack Greyhound Gets No Chance to Race. London, Sept. 15, It is now confirmed that Ruby, Shanghai's champion greyhound, has died in Bcikshire following the period of quarantine necessitated by the regulations covering the import of all dogs into England. Ruby last year established a world's reel158 words
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Letter68 1931-10-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In reference to your paragraph in Notes of the Day on Chinese funerals, unJoubtedly a new arrival would he puzzled vhether to doff his hat or not when hi. istens to the several bands playing con.lictinc tunes on these occasions. It68 words
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Letter115 1931-10-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, May I offer a suggestion to the authorities which in my opinion will be welcomed by the general public, motorists in particular. I refer to the blind corner," the junction of Grange Road and Tanglin Road. Cars coming from115 words
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Letter192 1931-10-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, It would be interesting to know by what authority, or for what reason, the Municipal Commissioners request such heavy deposits from consumers of their ratsr and electric current. Since returning to Singapore 1 have been on the Munii ipa! books192 words
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Letter173 1931-10-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Apropos a letter regarding the Straits Settlements Budget which appeared in your issue of Thursday last, the following extracts are interesting. They are taken from the reservation of Mr. J. I. Walton Newbold to the general report of the now famous173 words
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Letter177 1931-10-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, With reference to the query raised by "Justice," I feel sure that the thrift societies can always fall back on the sureties to make good any sum incurred by members who, after taking loans from their societies, become bankrupt. When177 words
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Article86 1931-10-06 17 Alleged Assault on Two Gunners. Alleged to have assaulted two Gunners Of the Royal Artillery, an Indian taxidriver was fined $30 or two weeks' rigorous imprisonment on each of two charges of voluntarily causing hurt and ordered to pay $10 compensation, by Mr. J. F P. Gregg,86 words
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Advertisement836 1931-10-06 17 ■SBF BBBBBK^'^BBBBBk. '^hflf^' W jBbI >* sbbbbV s^bbbV^^NliL OK'' r I 111 I i B^ fF ■HH that U found by dental research to diioolor teeth and asss \YJiiten Teeth by Removing Dingy Film Film, too, is the source of serious tooth and gum disorders. Dentists urge special film-removing dentifrice.836 words
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1599 1931-10-06 18 Still A Cheap Country To Live In. LETTERS FROM NEW ZEALAND— 2. HINTS ON HOUSE-HUNTING: WHERE TO STAY. rh.s .s the second of a series of articles by a man who spent seventeen years in Malaya and, though concerning New Zealand, they are addressed w,»h particular reference to Malayans, especially1,599 words
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Article195 1931-10-06 18 Summoned for Hostel Overcrowding. Two summ.Tsos against General Hißtfins. hfi'd of the Salvation Army, w.-ic heard at Birmingham recently one for not being in residence at a common lod-(Tir.g-hcusH" at suvh time as he was registered at the Coin.irations's office as keeper, and the other foT albwine in195 words
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Article967 1931-10-06 18 Questionnaire. COMMITTEE SEEKS VIEWS OF THE PUBLIC. During the last Legislative Council meeting the Hon. Mr. G. E. Cator, Superintendent, Government Monopolies, made an important announcement regarding the proposed Custom* Union for Malaya, He stated that the Governor h»j appointed a committee consisting of Mr. G. E.967 words
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Advertisement517 1931-10-06 18 in smoking is impossible to attain in a less carefully made cigarette READ THE M^n gr m EIGHT WM^l fc^J REASONS r lit PyS3( which have MMen;R^» cork^ < Pf t matured Virginia tobaccos-A MILD tm J,Vti V to i??? h S"« S inrITIPTI Virginia for DELICACY FULL J l^517 words
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Article1587 1931-10-06 19 Export Tax Advocated. RUBBER TO BE FIXED AT 6d. PER LB. The following article advocating j an export tax. or alternatively a tax in kind mi ratter, H a method of restoring presaerit) •<> the industry has heea eeajtriboted i>> Mr. <J- Aiu-icr who is1,587 words
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Article91 1931-10-06 19 Black Slime Left by Receding Waters. Hankow, Sept. 16, The water mark today dropped below fifty feet, a rapid current of swirling water rushing through the streets to the river. The higher parts of the city are now only ankle-deep, and most of the shops in the native91 words
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Article450 1931-10-06 19 Recorder and Secrecy Of Public Department. Stronir criticism of the attitude of the War Office was made by the Recorder (Sir Earnest Wild, K.C.) at the Old Bailey during the hearing of a case in which Major Hamilton Stratford Collins, aped 43. a former assistant commissioner450 words
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Article168 1931-10-06 19 How Transport Companies Can Prosper. Strong protest against the increasing business by transport companies with agencies in banks, hotels, and trading concerns was made at a special meeting of the British Passenger Agents' Association in London. A resolution was passed appealing to transport companies to reconsider the168 words
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Article162 1931-10-06 19 Efforts to Prevent Illegal Entry. Manila, Sept. 5 In connection with the nation-wide campaign against the illegal entry of Chinese immigrants into the Philippine Islands. Guillermo Gomez, acting insular collector of customs, yesterday afternoon designated seven collectors of customs and deputy collectors of customs in the various162 words
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Article113 1931-10-06 19 One Man Drowned Narrow Escape for Another. One Liverpool man was drowned and another narrowly escaped death during the voyage to the Mersey from South American ports of the P.S.N.C. liner Reina de: Pacifico. When the liner was two days out of Bermuda boatdrill was ordered. One113 words
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Article, Illustration80 1931-10-06 20 A PEN AM; WIXXKR Mr. Tan Joo Bone, of IVnane. won First Prize in lass D with this photograph of a vase and blossoms. A LUCKY SXAP Mr. K. Jono. of Strtsiibun. was fo.lurile lo secure this dc-lijfhtful snap <vhich won f(;r him the Kir80 words
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Article, Illustration16 1931-10-06 20 IX I:V\<;KOK :-Mr. W. J. (len. .11. llan^ok. v« Hnl Mm in Clmi < ;vii!, tM above.16 words
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Article, Illustration11 1931-10-06 20 THE JUDGES :-Tfa 1.,,. rf CT riCT v k Wb> bj11 words
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Article, Illustration25 1931-10-06 20 rOUNC WVfKK CAIHM :-M r. B. Pereir.. of Kuantan. .w.r« First Prize. C.ss A, for this picture ol a \ery familiar Malayan street-seen^. p*" V"25 words
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Advertisement17 1931-10-06 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUAKANTEE CORPORATION. LTD. (Incorporated Id Great Britain) Bead OUire (or Malaya r SINGAi'UKE.17 words