Malaya Tribune, 28 April 1931
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Title Section31 1931-04-28 1 The Malaya Tribune v i. xvni.- -No. 99 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY APRIL 28, 1931 FIVE CENTS The Malaya Tribune Singapore: Tuesday, Apr. 28. 1931. The Malaya Tribune SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1931.31 words
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Advertisement253 1931-04-28 1 LIPTON'S CEYLON TEA. T U CANNOT BETTER THE BEST, PAStTIILesI I Vo more Coughs, Colds or Bronchial -^ff3l* j Troubles. Oj N LAKEROL effectiveness in all Sufferers will find cases of throat trouble is proved LAKEROL Pastilles, a S by WriUen testimon y 0f sure safe-guard. In numerous doctors and253 words
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Advertisement200 1931-04-28 1 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 THE TWO BLACK CROWS MOHAN MACK IN 'Why Bring That Up?' 'PHONE 5261-5262. sHsgSZsagasasasgs ****************************************252f I C Read's Beer I LOOKS GOOD. I 1 SMELLS GOOD. 1 1 TASTES GOOD. J IS GOOD. I I Ask for "Kepala Anjing" j I "DOG'S HEAD" j j LIGHT LAGER.200 words
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Article2524 1931-04-28 2 PIONEER WORK IN WORLD RADIO. (Concluded) TELEPHONY FOR RURAL DISTRICTS. It is noticeable that as the principal towns in each country become converted to automat c working the demand for similar facilities in rural districts becomes intensified. The International System compan es have accordingly set2,524 words
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Advertisement136 1931-04-28 2 ELIMINATION IS NOT ENOUGH Phosferine HEALTH SALT THE TONIC FRUIT SALINE TONES AS IT CLEANSES Invigoration must accompany the regular daily removal of the causes of Constipation, and this is now accomplished by Phosferine Health Salt, with total I|if 4 freedom from the enervating after-effects i produced by old-fashioned salines.136 words
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Advertisement200 1931-04-28 2 For Over a Year J? 1 GL AXO .(Jv Mj has contained added Wk £j SUNSHINE VITAMIN D. J* ff js;o other Baby Food can SSgr Jfir Vitamin D means to your w Km Baby? It means freedom from Ĕ!m constipation—soapy Stools and S$3 vomiting. It ensures good JB bone200 words
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Article1478 1931-04-28 3 MOTORING NOTES. The complete new line of truck and commercial vehicle models announced by the Willys-Overland Company in their 1931 program definitely marks this company's aggressive entry into the commercial car field. Economical hauling of freight and merchandise, as well as safe transportation of passengers, is provided1,478 words
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Article486 1931-04-28 3 Demands of the current era of motoring differ widely from the demand as well as expectations of a few years ago. All car owners recall that not long since they were satisfied with cars that had a curising. or steadily drivable speed well below 60 miles486 words
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127 1931-04-28 3 Hupmobile foresees that, within a few years, the free-wheel ng principle w.ll be as standard in motor cars as the electric starter and fourwheel brakes. For Hupmobile sincerely believes that free-wheeling i 5 the most important motor car improvement in a generation. To-day Hupmobile brings you127 words
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Advertisement185 1931-04-28 3 KEEP t| STRONG WELL When the climate makes you list- < less, nervy and almost without energy to carry on, it's a sure sign j3SS=H£g J you need Hall's Wine. Hall's < Wine is by far the finest tonic you can take < because it quickly restores vitality, and nour-185 words
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Advertisement36 1931-04-28 3 M. HASSAN. ELECTRICAL AND WATER CONTRACTOR. 36-37, Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. If you are in need of electric ishts, fans, motors etc. and vater service, please write to the above address or Thone 3411. MODERATE CHARGES.36 words
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Advertisement333 1931-04-28 3 I N FROM SINGAPORE, N I All principal Towns in tbe Dutch East Indies can be reached f[a I through the air. 3 rO I Making the voyage by air, it gives the Passenger the joyful 1 iQ ru 1 experi.n.-.? of travelling Cool and Comfortable. L> q| S SINGAPORE333 words
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3204 1931-04-28 4 The British Empire's New Flags. 'Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") London. April. 2. One of the decis.ons made by the Imperial Conference was that flags used on State occasions by Governcrs-Gcneral should all be similar in design, and the first of these new standards was3,204 words
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Advertisement61 1931-04-28 4 I I 7 /14' Ornpuniy \s policies c fieri I Guaranteed Bonus. I Jl Guaranteed Surrender Values. I 4 (Guaranteed Incomes. I 1 llr Facilities for Loans. I .^^P^W^^flWK^i^ijS^Convertible Term Assurances. I Automatic Non Forfeiture Scheme. 1 1 Ei3 Kfl iPKX Optional methods of Settlement. I Applications for Agencies from61 words
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Advertisement42 1931-04-28 4 STOP -LISTEN X MOTOR jf CAR OWN ERS IN THE DAYS OF SLUMP ECONOMISE AM) VULCANISE Charges Moderate—Consultation Modern European Plant Get your Tyres Vulcanised in Work Guaranteed. THE UNITED VuTc4NISINC CO 148, SELEGIE ROAD. SINGAPORE Our Vulcanised Tyres Never f% i42 words
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Article418 1931-04-28 5 SINGAPORE. APRIL 24 MEAI. 3eef, steak ground) kati *i Beef stew or curry kati 45 lean kati 55 Pork, lean and fat 'Ist quality) kati 45 Mutton Indian lb. 68 Mutton Australian lb 50 Powl kati 50 Hens (Locally reared), kati 55 Ducks each 70 p.geon*, domestic unfledged418 words
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Article1535 1931-04-28 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. ISSUED BY FRASER A CO.. EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERSSingapore, April 27, 10 a.m. Issue year CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Value. Ends. Buyers. Seller». £1.0.0 Asam Kumbang Tin Dec. 31 CI. 0.0 CI. 2.6 1.0.0 Austral Malay Dec. 31 0.18.6 1. 1.0 0.5.0 Ayer Hitam Tin June 30 0.11.01,535 words
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Advertisement120 1931-04-28 5 ["NATIONAL" Round Rcliabl e Wall Clocks lS) Most sultable for OFFICES, SCHOOLS. «/Jjm/r I I I WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, and HOSPl- I|| W *J 8 days movement witn half hour strike. UUj f \\J j£m «hUA Frame well polished in mahogany. fflHf/ V. IHwl Price $15 in Lever Movement dial 12"120 words
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Advertisement129 1931-04-28 5 NEW CHINA OPTICAL CO- ft. High Street, Btng»P«ro* I M*nofaetarlng Optician* ul Prescription Works. I Goorsotee for beat tMitt7 Nt I moderata arleo. tr LEPROSY Diabetes, V.1)., Consumption, Asthma, Piles, Impotency, Leucorrhoea, Women's Complaint*, and numerous other Chronic Diseases are cured. CONSULT THE SPECIALISTS AT THE HIMALAYAN PHARMACY, Head Office:129 words
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Miscellaneous241 1931-04-28 5 DIARY OF EVENTS. TO-DAY, APRIL 28 <-6.20 a.m., 8.20 p.m. **5 (Hari H^ 1 psychological Association. Adelphi V 15 p.m. ;cC v. Johore, Johore Bahru, B*JJ C v. U.S., 8.C.C. rO-lfOJ2iJOW\ APRIL 29. T _7.45 a.m., 8.55 p.m. 55 Commissioners' Meeting. 2.15 p.m. St Andrew s Hospital, 5.15 p.m. 1241 words
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Advertisement300 1931-04-28 6 Amusements* j and Finest jjj SPECIAL HOIIDAY MATINEE TO-DAY AT 3.15 I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 1 Dj Last Night of the Famous Comedians whose Gramophone |v S records have i cached the sale of Millions I S ft MORAN and MACK a j The "TWO BLACK CROWS i |{J in300 words
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Advertisement197 1931-04-28 6 j She's Coming! "The Lottery Bride." I •■Q p I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 I I HOLIDAY I MAT/IVEE I S TO-DAY AT 3 P.M H CHILDREN HALF PRICE I g I George O'Brien, Marion I Lessing, Warren Hymer I I in Ibe sea picture of stunoiog, startling, tingling thrills, I197 words
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Advertisement351 1931-04-28 6 I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 I I I I The cute little red head in I her merriest all talkie— I Clara Bow X in B PARAMOVNT'S I "Love Among The Millionaires" l A red-blooded romance, with songs and IP S What a thrill! What a treat in store I i351 words
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Article236 1931-04-28 7 THE POPULATION OF PENANG. The total population of the island of Penang according to the Census taken in March is approximately 197.000. Of this figure. 49.156 is known definitely to represent the population of the rural area, and the balance. 147,844. is very near the final figures for236 words
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Article231 1931-04-28 7 COMPLAINTS IN BANKRUPTCY COURT. The Acting Chief Juslice. Mr. Justice Sproule, disposed of a number of public examinations in bankruptcy yesterday. An Indian merchant said that he had liabilities totalling $11,800 and book debts owing to him of $5,000, of which only about $2,000 was good.231 words
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Article227 1931-04-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. April 26. Mr. A. H. Dickinson C.P.O. of Malacca is leaving the Settlement on transfer. By the Dutch motor vessel John Van Oldenbarneviilt" leaving en May 1. a party of Malacca Chinese are proceeding to Europe. The party will consist of227 words
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Article321 1931-04-28 7 British Official. Singapore. April 27. <By courtesy of H. and S. Bank.) Selling.—LonCon 4 months'sight 2s. 3 27/32 d London 3 months' sight 2s. 3 13 I6d London 10 days' sight 3s. 3 35/33 d.. London 30 lavs slgbt 3s. 3%d.. London demand 3s 3 23/32 d., LondonBritish Official. - 321 words
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Article88 1931-04-28 7 The Hong Hwa" is expected on Friday from Hong Kong. The K.P.M. Van Heutsz" arrived from Hong Kong with 329 deck passengers. 0 The local agent of the P. and O. Co. has received telegraphic advice that the Somali arrived in London at 11 a.m. yesterday. The P.88 words
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Article87 1931-04-28 7 Selandia." Danish. 3,162 tons, Capt. Christiansen, from Hong Kong, 27-4; for Copenhagen, 28-4. Gen. Verspyck," Dutch, 640 tons, Capt. Blankstein. from Tarempa, 27-4; for Tarempa, 2-5. Noorebar," Dutch, 336 tons, Capt. Winters, from Djambi, 27-4; for Djambi, 29-4 Ipoh," Brit. 578 tons, Capt. Riley, from Penang, 27-4; for Penang,87 words
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Article130 1931-04-28 7 ESTATES OF 100 ACRES AND OVER. Areas untapped during the month of March 1931. Areas Ris ted Total area of Areas on Estates Estates which partly Total area Territory. have out of untapped.* entirely tapping ceased .Pro-tern, tapping. l Acres Acres Acres Perak 9,701 25.191 34.892 Selangor130 words
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Article182 1931-04-28 7 LOSS ON YEAR'S WORKING. The annual general meeting of the Changka Serdang Estates. Ltd.. will be held on May 4 at the French Bank buildings at 2.15 p.m. In their report for the year ended Jan 31. 1931, the directors state: The accounts show a loss of $2,994.20182 words
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Article35 1931-04-28 7 London. April 27 London rubber stocks have increased during the week from 85.704 tons to 85.922 tons, and Liverpool stocks from 51.221 tons to 52,043 tons, a total increase of 1.040 tons.—"S.F.P." Service.35 words
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Article138 1931-04-28 7 Singapore, April 28. Rice. New 1 per Koyan $208 Rice. New 2 $185 Rice. New 3 $166 Rice, New 4 $151 Rice. Saigon A-l 160 Rice. Saigon 1 155 Rice, Saigon 2 Rice. Saigon 3 $1 22 Rice. Rangoon 1 I;it > Rice, Rangoon 2 $13° Rice. Par Boiled138 words
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Article115 1931-04-28 7 Singapore, April 28. SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES. Bast Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Rohna 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate It. Kedah 18; Anshun 16; Tilawa 14; Pres. Adams 11; Tantalus 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3» City of Cardiff 32; Taybank 35; Yuensang 38 Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 41.115 words
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796 1931-04-28 7 POLICY OF ECONOMY ADOPTED. The eleventh rnnual general meeting of the Ulu Benut Consolidated Rubber Co.. Ltd.. was held yesterday at the Hong Kong Bank chambers. Mr. S. Q Wong presided and the others present were Messrs. E. A. Ellas. W. E. Rayner and S.796 words
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Article64 1931-04-28 7 Reuter. Cairo. April 27. The Wear Homespun movement is invading Egypt. It appears that an appeal is prominently featured in the vernaculars papers and signed by directors of the Egyptian Spinning and Weaving Co.. announcing an increase of the company's capital by £200,000 and stating thatReuter. - 64 words
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54 1931-04-28 7 Singapore. April 27. Bayers Seller* R S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 8 3 9 Standard R.S.S. on Tender. May 9 9tt June 9% 9% July/September 9% 9% October/December 10% 10% Tone of Market:—DulL Latest Cable:—London Spot Sheet 2%d. per lb. New York:—(Spot Sheet G.54 words
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Article108 1931-04-28 7 "S.F.P." Service. London. April 27. Latest rubber company reports for the past year give the following details: Lower Perak: profit £932: forward credit £6.176. Kirby: profit £3.037, forward £20,775. Rembau Jelei; profit £6,968. forward £31.479. Dusen Durian: net profit £6,652. plus £33,226 brought in. Bukit Badang: profit"S.F.P." Service. - 108 words
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Article543 1931-04-28 7 MANY MALAYAN FAILURES RECORDED. "C.S.T London. April 2. Particular interest attaches to the speeches made to shareholders of the various Far Eastern banks, one of which was reported in last week's issue and two more in thjf number. Mr. J. A. Plummer, the Chairman of the"C.S.T " - 543 words
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Article330 1931-04-28 7 BTLIN AND CO/S REI'ORI April 27. 11 a.m RUBBER. London. —2 7 d., down l/16d. New York. —6 cents (G), unchanged. Shares: —Quiet. Allenbys 75—90 cents, Ayer Moleks 60—70 cents. Ayer Panas 75 —85 cents. Bassetts 45—50 cents. Brogas 40 —50 cents. Bukit Jelotongs 20 —25 cents.330 words
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Article69 1931-04-28 7 London, April 27, 5.34 pjn. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify today's tin prices as follows: Spot £107 15/16. Forward £109 3/ The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify today's rubber prices as follows: Spot 2%d. (2%d.). Forward 3h*± (3%d). The market is steady69 words
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Advertisement269 1931-04-28 7 j VICTORIA THEATRE f PROFESSOR 1 MARTENOT I WILL GIVE I I Two Extra Concerts 1 j on his return from Java June Ist and 2nd at 9.30. PAVILION Monday Tuesday, April 27 28. LAUGHS AND ROMANCE. Fun-fighting with the world's most famous blackface favourites! The Two Black Crows MOHAN269 words
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Miscellaneous161 1931-04-28 7 MAILS CLOSE. Mails closed at G.P.O. noon to-day. TO-MORROW, APRIL 29. Java, Southern Sumatra, South East Borneo, Celebes. Moluccas Timor Dilly (By Aeroplane) 6 a.m. Hong Kong, Swatow and Amoy (Hong Kheng) 8 a.m. Rhio iMersing) 9 a.m. Pulau Tekong (Hong Aik) 9 a.m. Singkep (Van der Does de Bye)161 words
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Article862 1931-04-28 8 The Municipal Ordinance needs amending. As a matter of fact such a portentous piece of legislation, controlling urban administration in the Colony, must almost always be in a state of flux, with continual adaptations to changing circumstances. We are referring to-day. however, not to sections which need862 words
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Article296 1931-04-28 8 Mr. Fred Shepherd, who is a very old resident of Kinta. is leaving for Home earl> next month and may not return to Malaya. Mr. Shepherd has not been in the best of health lately. At this week's tiffin of the Rotary Club of Singapore at Raffles Hotel on Friday296 words
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Article194 1931-04-28 8 Restriction Practically Dead? Reuter. London. April 27. Ceylon made a wonderfully successful effort to reduce the tll-in costs of its rubber but there is one economy they have been unable to effect to the extent desired. They still pay 57s. 6d per ton for rubber toReuter. - 194 words
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Article69 1931-04-28 8 IMPORTANT STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT. Reuter. London. April 27. In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Wedgwood Benn «Secretary for India» ioreshadowed the institution of a new Indian Aii Force before long. He said that he was now working out tne details in consultationReuter. - 69 words
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Article245 1931-04-28 8 KING POSTPONES HIS RETURN TO LONDON. London. April 27 The King dined with oih-r members of the Hoya' Family yesterday evei.ing for the lirst time since Good Friday. His Majesty is now completely recovered. The Court to l ,ondon on May 4. Lat-'i. Their Majesties havt cancelled245 words
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Article48 1931-04-28 8 Air-Commodore Kingsford Smith, bringing the return air mails frcm Australia, is due in Singapore early to-morrow afternoon. He will take the mails on to Rangoon and possibly right on to Karachi to hand them over to an Imperial Airway machine for transhipment to Europe.48 words
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Article26 1931-04-28 8 Paris. April 27. Prince Chandabun. the lormer M.'nkt-r of rinance and brothei of the Kng ot Siam t .td her» to-day.—Havas.26 words
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Article528 1931-04-28 8 TOPICS OF TO-D AY. (BY "LOOKER-ON" j To-day is a holiday—f or reader, but not for the If newspaper man. ru,s tie There was a day when*- v Issue banner was hoisted t number of times during 1 a Now there are only two o 2* "breaks" in the year528 words
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Article35 1931-04-28 8 Prom China and Japan by Ra Singapore at 8 a.m. t -mioto Prom Holland by Sibajak." d to-morrow morning. pr Prom Europe (London mails d April 9) by Kashmir. d v Pen Thursday.35 words
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Article25 1931-04-28 8 TIN. London:—Spot £108 2s. 6d. (dov. 3 months, buyers £iO'J 7s bJ. 1 0d.): sellers £109 10s. Od (down M>»saror« :—554.50. «175 ton.25 words
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Advertisement326 1931-04-28 8 I Viyelia ffi Dame Fashion conferred a boon on all women wh*n she lei the seal of her approval r" Qj on 'Viyelia' for her smartest day frock inspiration.* ffl The beautiful colourings and exclusive designs are rendered doubly attractive in the |Q Tropics by Viyelia V particular suitability to326 words
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Advertisement92 1931-04-28 8 HSHSZSZSESHSHSHSaSI2SHSSSHSZSaSHSSSHS2S2S j ZENITH. I I The Quality Watch". I 1 THE RIGHT TIME. 1 jjj ALL THE TIME. I FOR A LIFE TIME. Cj Sole Agents for: q| STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND F M.S ffi jU.S. De Silvai I Bros., I S JEWELLERS. jjj I 61. HIGH STREET, g ffi SINGAPORE.92 words
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Miscellaneous242 1931-04-28 8 TO-DAYS RADIO. From information available and reception experiences, a list is made, and amended daily, of those stations most likely to be received in Malaya on the loudspeaker Owing to the paucity of advance information from shortwave stations, accuracy In regard to v.ave'engths and times of transmission cannot be guaranteed,242 words
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1588 1931-04-28 9 THIRD BUDGET OF PHILIP SNOWDEN. INCREASE OF OIL TAX. LAND LEVY POLICY DECLARED. I HER REVENUE DECLINE ANTICIPATED. Reuter. Rugby, April 27. I chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. M.wden. wa; cordially received when reveal the Budget in his first speech v long illness began. His reviewReuter. - 1,588 words
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Article129 1931-04-28 9 Former Spanish Dictator Arrested. Reuter. Madrid (Spain), April 28. The ex-Dictator. General Berenguer. has been arrested. A warrant has also been issued for the arrest of General Fernandez Heredia, who was Captain-General of Aragon under the old regime. It :s stated that General Franco, brother cf theReuter. - 129 words
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Article56 1931-04-28 9 British Official. Rugby, April 27. Ninety passengers from Madeira, including Lord Ullswater, ex-Speaker of the House of Commons. and Lady Ullswater, reached Southampton fhis morning in the Union Castle liner, "Armadale Castle." Lord Ullswater said that there had been no shortage of supplies in Madeira and no attemptBritish Official. - 56 words
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Article21 1931-04-28 9 Reuter. Handi, April 27. Ford, flying from Europe to the Far East, departed to Hong Kong via Fort Bayard.—Reuter. - 21 words
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Article116 1931-04-28 9 Strange Sights In London Streets. Reuter. London. April 27. There were strange scenes in London streets early this morning when the Police, armed with census forms, made a great round-up of the homeless in order that they could be included in the Nat on s decennialReuter. - 116 words
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Article160 1931-04-28 9 TIMBER EXCLUSION CASE FAILS. Reuter. Moscow. April 28. In reply to the latest proposal of Baron Shidehara in regard to fixing the price of bonds of the Kamchatka Stock Co. at 33 4 sen to a rouble, it is officially stated that the Soviet is doingReuter. - 160 words
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Article70 1931-04-28 9 ANTI-RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN IN HOLLAND. Tile Hague. April 28. Owing to the growth of the anti-religious campaign in Holland the Government has introduced a Bill in the Second Chamber inserting clauses in the Penal Code providing for the j punishment of anyone found guilty of offendinf religious70 words
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Article65 1931-04-28 9 TO HELP WHEATGROWERS AND UNEMPLOYED. Reuter. Adelaide. Apr.l 27. Ccnclud ng that a loan is the only immediate means of raising money to relieve urgent necessities. Mr. Theodcre (Commonwealth Treasured) announces that the Loan Council has definitely decided to raise £12.000.000 as an inttrnal loan, half of whichReuter. - 65 words
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Article49 1931-04-28 9 Reuter. New York, AprU 27. Jf.ck Diamond is in hospital with a broken arm and ribs infl cted upon him in Arrapoga Inn, near Cairo (New York) early this morning by a desperate gunman who eluded Diamond's bodyguard and rilled the notorious gangster with buckshot.—Reuter.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article34 1931-04-28 9 Reuter. Cairo, April 27. The so-called man w th an axe," Mohamed Taher, was arrested in connection with a plot against Sidky Pasha and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment.—Reuter.Reuter. - 34 words
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Article44 1931-04-28 9 Reuter. New York. April 27. One of the best-known managers of musical art sts in the United States. Loudon Charlton, has committed :,uicide with revo ver. His friends believe that it is due to losses on the stock market. —Reuter.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article50 1931-04-28 9 Reuter. Berlin. April 28. Hr. Goebbels. leader of the Nfris (National Sccitl sts) in Beriin. has been arrested in Munich for contempt of court, owing to his failure to attend the trial of libel actions in Berlin. He will go to Berlin accompan ed by a detective.—Reuter.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article23 1931-04-28 9 Reuter. Cassel. April 28. Henschel broke all German glider records yesterday, remaining in the air 11 hours. 1 minute. —Reuter.Reuter. - 23 words
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Article32 1931-04-28 9 MOTORING NOTES, on pare 3. OUR LONDON LETTER, on pace 4. TOPICS OF TO-DAY, on page 8. LITERARY NOTES, on page 11. CORRESPONDENCE, on page 12. I'f.RLIN LETTER, on pace 13.32 words
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Article1630 1931-04-28 9 THE CATHEDRAL CHAPLAINCY. SYSTEM OF APPOINTMENT UNSUITABLE? PRIMATE S DECISION TO BE FINAL. The annual Parochial meeting of St Andrews Cathedral was held yesterday at St. Andrew's school hall. The Bishop of Singapore presided and there was a good attendance of members. On the motion for1,630 words
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Advertisement292 1931-04-28 9 i i fen I f GOIMEfITi 111 islyiown I I wvi&yoye4 J a vllEfejl i 1 A IR I __y\ I every D !1! 11 II —SB i I; •v i— m jj I SOLE AGENTS: I GirrnpjE c €b I Incorporated in the Straits Settlements S j ®"H.M.V/'<S> I292 words
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695 1931-04-28 10 Sports Pastimes. Singapore league. Gunners' Surprise Win Over The Glosters. ASSN. FOOTBALL. SPECTACULAR GOALKEEPING BY ELLIS. The. R.A. sprang a surprise when they -defeated the Glosters by two clear goals in a First Division match played at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday. It was a most unexpected result in view695 words
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48 1931-04-28 10 A picked team from H M S. "Cornwall" will oppose the S.C.C. to-day at the Anson Road Stadium. The Naval team have earned a reputation for themselves during their stay in Fenang, and a keen and intereattag match is promised this afternoon.48 words
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Article22 1931-04-28 10 Reuter. London, April 27. In the Third Division (Northern) of the EngMsh League to-day. Rotherham and Hull drew I—l—Reuter.Reuter. - 22 words
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Article51 1931-04-28 10 LAWN TENNIS. Reuter. Amsterdam, April 27. Owing to the Dutch lawn tennis champion, Hanstimmer who is convalescing from pleurisy and A. Diemexkool not being available, the DutdH Davis Cup team will be composed of the reserves, J. Van Der Heide. O. Koopman. M. Wetselaar and T. VanReuter. - 51 words
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Article21 1931-04-28 10 There was no tennis at the S.R.C. yesterday on account of rain. Monday's ties will tw played off to-morrow.21 words
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Article38 1931-04-28 10 The S.C.C. singles championship final between D. H. Kleinman and Roy Smith will be played at the S.C.C. to-morrow, after which the Ohib Wi'J be "At Home" and Mrs. W. C. Huggard will distribute the prizes.38 words
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Article40 1931-04-28 10 Garwood's Persistence. Reuter. Miami Beach. April 28. The persistent Commands Garwood made another attempt to beat Kaye Don's water speed record of 103.49 m.ph. to-day. He averaged on.v 101 66. Engine trouble developed after the t'rrd run—Rruter.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article207 1931-04-28 10 CRICKET. rFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, April 26 On Saturday last the indo-Ceylonese Assoc ation met the High School on the Band i Hilir English School ground. The IndoCeylonese won by 77 runs. Scores: The Indo-Ceylonese: N. B. Chandrapala not out 53. J. V. Chinniah run out207 words
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Article122 1931-04-28 10 HOBBS S TIP FOR BRIGHTENING THE GAME. A London message to the "Englishman," dated April 11. says:— Jack Hobbs. interviewed by the "Daily Telegraph" regarding Lord Aberdares proposals for brightening cricket, declares that he favours shorter boundaries, which, while increasing a temptation to hit, would create brilliant fielding.122 words
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Article189 1931-04-28 10 On Saturday at Bras Baaah Road St. Joseph's drew with the Y.M.CA. Scores: St.. Joseph's: C. Mosbergen b Harvey 40; D. Ess c Hudson b Hoole 0; T. Cordeiro b Hoole 0; G. Fernandez c Neubronner b Harvey 25; K. Morrando b Harvey 0; G. Windsor189 words
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Article193 1931-04-28 10 HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. THE TURF Weights for the second day of the Singapore Spring meeting. May 6. are as follows: Race I.— Ponies Class 2—Div. 2—furs.» —2.15 p.m.: Red Blazes 9.12. Young Egypt 9.9. Lady Remington 9.5. Whippet 8.12, Longchamp 8.9, Shireen 8.7. Hop Over 7.2,193 words
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Article228 1931-04-28 10 DATES PLAYERS. Association Football. The third annual competition of the Amicable A. A. will commenc.: on May 10. The following are the teams: "A": Tay Oen Seng. Neo Eng Bee. Goh Hiok Eng, Gan Hock Hoe, Lim Chwee Chuan, Hee Swee Ngian, Tan Seng Hock, Koh Leng Hoo, Toh Heng228 words
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Article, Illustration335 1931-04-28 10 Former Navy Champion To Meet Local Boxer. BOXING. Professional boxing has once more regained its popularity in Singapore, and with the reduced charges of admission the third promotion is expected to meet with even greater success. Boxing enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to Friday, when Y.335 words
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Article97 1931-04-28 10 BADMINTON. Kang's BJ\ beat Teck's B.P. on Saturday on the former's court by 6—2. Results (Kang's players mentioned first): Singles: Chow Lye Thong beat Goh Kim Chun 15—2, 15—5; Tan Chwee Kang beat Lee Hock San 15—13. 13—13 (5 i Tan Soo Aik beat Lee97 words
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Article139 1931-04-28 10 Results of the Reynards tournament were as follows:— Saturday: A. Lim beat M. Syed B—ls. 15 7 3 —2; Tan Boon Kwang beat Makmang 15—6, 15—5; Tay Swee Houw beat Koh CheK Tuan 15—8, 15—10;.Yeo Sim Kang v. Tay Swee Hiong postponed. Sunday: M. Syed beat Matmang 15—7.139 words
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Article162 1931-04-28 10 Before a fairly large crowd of spectators, a game between the Singapore Malay Teachers' Association and Seri Kopi School Johore. was played on th? former's court at Kampong Glam Malay School on Friday and resulted in a win for the Johore team by 3 games to 1.162 words
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Article97 1931-04-28 10 In a game of three singles and two doubles played between the Catholic Young Men's Association and the S.H.B. Junior Service Club, on Saturday, the former team won all the game. The results were as follows: Singles: A.I. Pereira beat Tay Keng Wan (15—8), (15—5); M.I. Fernandez97 words
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Article21 1931-04-28 10 Dr. Alekhine, the World s Chess Champion, has announced his willingness to defend his title against Senor Capablanca at Havana.21 words
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Article77 1931-04-28 10 The Essex County Club, with £1,285 received as their snare,of the Test matches between England and Australia, report a profit of £1,354 on the year ended September 30, 1930. Increased rates of subscription justified themselves to such an extent that receipts under this head produced £573 more than in 192977 words
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Article134 1931-04-28 10 Quarter Million Pounds For Bookmaker. Dublin. April 27. The High Court has ordered payment of £266,043 to Arthur Bendir, a London bookmaker, being threequarters of the sum won by Scala in the Irish sweep on the Grand National. Bendir's counsel, making the application, asked for payment134 words
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Article158 1931-04-28 10 COOLIES DEMAND OVERDUE WAGES. (From Our Own Correspondent j Kuala Lumpur, April 28. On Saturday evening the Supreme Court bailiff and his assistants were held up for several hours by a hundred coolies in a mine at Ampang. The bailiff and staff went to the158 words
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Article55 1931-04-28 10 (From Our Own Correspondent j Kuala Lumpur, April 28 Mr. Liew Weng Chee, director of the Kwong Yik Bank, has offered to put up a female ward in the Tong Shin Hospital, costing $20,000, in memory of his mother. The ward is intended for the55 words
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Article27 1931-04-28 10 Reuter. London, April 27. Sir James OGrady. lormer Governor of Tasmania, has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands in succession to Mr. Arnold Hodson.—Reuter.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article32 1931-04-28 10 Members of the Sepoy Lines Funeral Association are reminded that the 18th Anniversary celebration will be held at the bungalow of Mr. Aw Boon Haw. Pasir Panjang. on Saturday ajid Sunday next.32 words
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Article62 1931-04-28 10 BASEBALL. New York. April 27. Results of American Leagu? games: National League. New York 3. Philadelphia 4. Brooklyn 4. Boston 5. Pittsburg 3. Chicago 8. Cincinnatti 1. Chicago 3. St. Louis 0. Pittsburg 1. American League. Boston 5, New York 4. Phlladephia 3, Washington 2. Detroit 3.62 words
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Article50 1931-04-28 10 MOTOR-CYCLING. British Official. Rugby. April 27. The English motor-cycle racer. Hicks, on his. AIS machine yesterday, won the 27th kilometres race for 500 machines for the "Grand Prix dcs Nations." at Monza (Italy). In blinding rain he maintained on average speed of 77 miles an hour.—British Official.British Official. - 50 words
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Article49 1931-04-28 10 A Chinese was found in Boat Quay yesterday morning suffering from five stab wounds. He was conscious and stated that five men attacked him as he stepped off the twakow on which he worked. He was taken to the Hospital in a serious condition. The Police are making inquiries.49 words
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Article85 1931-04-28 10 The United States' attempt to wrest the Davis Cup from France begins with the announcement of this tentative team:—Frank Shields and Sidney Wood, New York; George Lott and John van Ryn. Philadelphia! Clifford Sutter, New Orleans; Gregory Mangin, Newark; and Wilmur Allison of Austin, Texas, John Doeg, the American national85 words
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Article106 1931-04-28 10 Following a long series of experiments by experts in the Research Laboratories of the South Metropolitan Gas Co., a new type of lamp, with a specially designed reflector, has been produced. This latest system of lighting, says '•The Sporting Life," has been successfully tested and installed on the indoor bowling106 words
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Article519 1931-04-28 10 HOUSE OF COMMONS STATEMENT. WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO SHANGHAI? Sin Kuo Min. London, April 27. Replying to questions in the House of Commons, Mr. A. Henderson (Foreign Minister) said that the extrahty negotiations were still proceeding. As he informed the House last week, he was not preparedSin Kuo Min. - 519 words
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Article72 1931-04-28 10 PASSENGERS AND CREW RESCUED. Reuter. Seoul. April 27. In a dense fog and rough sea the 2.160 ton steamer. "Tenan Maru." bound for Pusan from Chemulpo, went aground at 6.30 a.m. and is nnklng. The fate of the fifty passengers and crew is feared. Salvagers are onReuter. - 72 words
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Article80 1931-04-28 10 SOVIET AGREEMENT WITH METRO-VICK. Reuter. London, April 27. An agreement hao been signed between the Soviet Government and the Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co., whereby the latter will provide expert technical assistance for a plant to be built in Russia by the All Union ElectroTechnical Combine. TheReuter. - 80 words
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145 1931-04-28 10 A varied and highly entertaining programme was given by Madame Kelvey's pupils and Zlata at the Raffles Hotel yesterday before dinner. The large attendance showed their appreciation by enthusiastic applause. The Babies' —Joy Clunies-Ross, Ethel Paglar and Seline and Pauline de Souza—were particularly attractive,145 words
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Article119 1931-04-28 10 RESCUE EXPEDITIONS ORGANISED. British Official. Rugby. April 27 Measure are being taken with a view to sending assistance by air to Mr. Augustine Courtwaldwho has remained alone since December in isolated pos; on a Greenland ice cap take meteorological observations durine on behalf of the BritishBritish Official. - 119 words
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Article66 1931-04-28 10 MALAYAN T.P.A. CH A MAN- (From Our Own Corres.r. Ipoh It is announced here thai Council of the T.P.A. has a Egmont Hake to take the pU as chairman of the Mala\an A of the TP.A. It is also learnt from an naoffl k the issue of66 words
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Article24 1931-04-28 10 Ronv u is bftf A new Italo-Russian agreem s1 signed providing for Italian expt this year, valued at 350 mi)'.24 words
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Article346 1931-04-28 11 fli < Marjorie Bowen's i reat Achievement. Literary Notes. of the North," by George Preedy. the Bodley Head, Ltd., 7s. 6dj is up. The secret is revealed. reedy" is Marjorie Bowen! But l-vement is hers! Here is a :ul writer of historical novels, market for every book346 words
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Article255 1931-04-28 11 'jtdy Helena, by Gaston Leroux. T. i!Tvr Laurie, Ltd., 7s. 6d.) Be chief trouble about the "hero" of this French writer's story of crime and peson is that he can't make up his mind ztil the lady in the end does it for him) to r-nxn faithful255 words
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Article206 1931-04-28 11 The imdernoted non-fiction works are ready for issueMl IG H i Editor. The Hamwood Papers of the Ladies of Llangollen and. Caroline Hamilton. 1930. illus. Simon. Life of Simon Bolivar, publish ed by the Pan-American Union, illus. Falls (Cyril) Military Operations, Egypt and 1930. 2 vols, and maps.206 words
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Article1031 1931-04-28 11 Hoaxing Of British Public. Recently English newspaper correspondents m Berlin were set a puzzling task by their respective papers: to Interview the great German playwright Heinrich Neusser. Enquiries speedily revealed that no playwright of that name, great or small, had ever been heard of. More rigorous1,031 words
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Advertisement285 1931-04-28 11 New Would Cabmuet. Dancing Every Night. Excellent Music played by our Excellent Orchestra. I HIS MASTER'S VOICE RECORDS. S From "Honey." g B. 5653 Sing, You dinners K In My Little Chest Cj The High Hattci* Qj From Dixiana." a B. 5915 Dixi-ina Mr. and Mrs Sippi [}j gj Nat285 words
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Advertisement221 1931-04-28 11 I FRAMROZ'S I ORANGE I is a Pure, Wholesome and a Highly i Nourishing Drink. I Dean's Star. Opera Co. 3 WILL STAGE AT S I THEATRE ROYAL I Jaian Meldrum, Johore Bahru. 1 TO-DAY, TUESDAY, APRIL. 28. 1 ALL IN ONE NIGHT MAJLIS." I C From 9 p.m. to221 words
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Article90 1931-04-28 12 [Our readers are. invited to write to us on subjects of public interest. It must be understood that the "Malaya Tribune" does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by correspondents. LETTERS SHOULD BE AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE, preferably typewritten (double spacing), and on one side of the paper only. Pen90 words
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Article711 1931-04-28 12 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —"Remedia" informs your readers that "time and again I have been told that the Indian Association here is a sorry affair." I wonder whether he is an Indian? If he is, then he should have become a member of the Association.711 words
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Article63 1931-04-28 12 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —Referring to the scientists of to-day, I would ask why don't the modern electricians invent a "Radio Cinema." The talkies are shown only In th?atres, and if the "Radio Cinema" should come into being, any home could enjoy cinema entertainment without63 words
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Article46 1931-04-28 12 Complaints by lavender Street residents n bout the alleged continuance of a certain nuisance there, in spite of an order of the Court, should be addressed to the Municipal authorities. We have received several letters making a direct allegation which we cannot publish.46 words
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Article55 1931-04-28 12 A correspondent, while not forgetting that the discussion on "Girls in Coffee-Shops" has been closed, ask.; to be allowed to refer to the fact that girls are employed as waitresses at stalls in the People's Park market, and he expresses fears as to the probability of55 words
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Article180 1931-04-28 12 Get Fit Now And Enjoy Life! When you find yourself unable to stand the pace, feel depressed and run down, begin to lose weight, have no appetite—that's a sure sign that you have been taxing your vitality too much. Lost physical energy must be replaced—this is Nature's180 words
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Advertisement323 1931-04-28 12 BUKIT TIMAH PORK I la unequalled for sweetness, quality jjj and tenderness. All pigs are reared g from stock specially imported from England; most of the feed is imported gj from Berne supplemented by grass P rrown en our own farm; and fresh D> aapplies of Pork may be had323 words
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Advertisement282 1931-04-28 12 ROBOLEINE the food thai builds thr M(th Core throats -4 Quickly relieved; *m vicks SENSATIONAL RADIO After many months of liable to offer those interested in worth listening to. If you ha\- 5 local press reports, we will Km The SABA 14-95 meters Re r value for $110 complete. If282 words
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Miscellaneous260 1931-04-28 12 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS. Programme of Drills up to and for weekending May 3, 1931: TO-DAY, APRIL 28. Hari Raya Hadji—Public Holiday. TO-MORROW, APRIL 29. 5.30 p.m.—Drill Hall, Officers and N.C.O/s, Demonstration of Guard Mounting by the 1st Bn. The Gloucestershire Regiment. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, "D" (Eurasian) Coy., Officers and N.C.O.'s Section260 words
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Article1485 1931-04-28 13 A GLANCE AT CURRENT PRODUCTIONS. BERLIN LETTER. Trans-Ocean Service. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") Berlin. March 30. The second part of Berlin's theatrical season is now well under way, and bids fair to keep up the good standard set before the New Year. After a marvellous run,Trans-Ocean Service. - 1,485 words
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Article823 1931-04-28 13 How It Works In Practice. Trans-Ocean Service. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") Moscow (by mail). That the Five-Day Week is not everything it is said to be by its protagonists, may be gathered from the following complaint in the latest propaganda newspaper, the "Moscow News,"Trans-Ocean Service. - 823 words
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Advertisement822 1931-04-28 13 To attend promptly, advise honestly, serve cheerfully and act fairly Thai s PETER'S SERVICE AGENCY, cf 4, Robinson Road, 'Phone 3123. c \ra BenekftM. Free Services. an absolutely unlimited number of motor-cars, motor-lorries and motor-cycles through us with your favoured insurance company. rates only. No increase lor easy payments. No822 words
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Advertisement416 1931-04-28 13 I Just Arrived New Shipments of I I INDIAN, PERSIAN CHINESE i Rugs Carpets I IN VARIOUS DESIGNS AND ALL SIZES I WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., I 56 57, HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 7144. I ASK FOR: j 4 BUTTERFLY GREEN PEAS I a The Best anc Cheapest in the B Market!416 words
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Article1723 1931-04-28 14 TOWN VERSUS COUNTRY. DEMAND FOR HIGH TARIFF. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") When reflecting on that admirable story of the shepherd who cried "wolf!'' once too often, people often deplore its abrupt conclusion, wondering idly what became of the fellow and some times contending even1,723 words
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Advertisement849 1931-04-28 14 P ftF "Henning" A preparation for decreasing obesity The quickest and safest way for fat reduction Highly recommended by physicians Manufactured by Dr. Georg Henning Berlin »ou 4oemi> Nalna Mohamed Soq^ tlngapore and Kuala Lumpur. I\ t /I Longest I Extremely powerful...always H» I VuimuSsm I j| dependable Eveready Eveready849 words
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Advertisement446 1931-04-28 15 gTEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. ixirpurated in England.* UAH PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. I\R AND ORIENTAL STEAM j X; AT JON CO. LONDON AND \R LAST MAIL SERVICE. Contiac*> with His Majesty's Government.) WARD FROM LONDON. For China and Japan. Due Tonnage. Singapore 1931. 9,000 May 2446 words
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Advertisement628 1931-04-28 15 STEAMER SAILINGS THE (®>N.Y. K. S&! LINE (Japan Mail) TO LONDON. Naples. Marseilles, London. Antwerp. Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 May 6 7 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 May 20 21 HARUNA MARU 10,500 June 3 4 KOTORI MARU 10,000 June 18 19 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 July628 words
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Advertisement482 1931-04-28 15 STEAMER NORDDEUTSCHER fc*VT# LLOYD. IfStTCsM (Incorporated hi Germany The undernoted are the Company's Intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. 5 MAIN for Saigon, Japan Ports and Hankow Ma 4 LAHN for H'Kong, Shanghai. Taku Dalny, Ttau, Y'hama and Kobe May 8 i SCHLESIEN for Japan Ports and Hankow Ma 14 DERFFLINGER for Manila,482 words
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Advertisement258 1931-04-28 15 INSURANCE. THE WĔW% 8011X11 tlflfffl BRITISH \ivj!i i Xlj /W INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager. Office: 2. Finlayson Green. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPORE. 2nd Floor of258 words
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Advertisement549 1931-04-28 15 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890 on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised Capital £3.000,000 Subscribed Capital £1.800,000 Paid-up Capital £1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1.666.845 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J.549 words
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Advertisement544 1931-04-28 15 BANKSThe Ho Hong Bank, Limited. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Safe Deposit Service. SAFE DEPOSIT facilities for the safe keeping of jewellery, bonds, title-deeds and other valuable property will soon be available at the new Head Office building in Raffles Place. For the information of intending deposltore the following is a scale544 words
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Advertisement401 1931-04-28 16 Le zlAdercie/s School. ESTABLISHED 1906. SCHOOL. RE-OPENED ON APRIL 13. 218. QUEEN ST. 61, WATERLOO ST. Morning Classes only—Primary to Commercial. NO AGE LIMIT! Principal:-F. I. MILES. EDUCATIONAL. FAR EASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL B. SHORT STREET. (A Government Registered School). (For Boys and Qirls). The only Institution of its kind ln401 words
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