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Title Section30 1931-05-04 1 The Malaya Tribune 01. XVIII, No. 104 SINGAPORE, MONDAY. MAY 4, 1931 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune J Singapore: Monday, May 4, 1931. Malaya Tribune SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 4, 1931.30 words
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Advertisement351 1931-05-04 1 LIPTON'S CEYLON TEA. OU CANNOT BETTER THE BEST. PASTILLES 1 Hfek I iVo more Coughs, Colds or Bronchia/ f$ I I G)...r>> Troubles. LAKEROL effectiveness in all Sufferers will find Kj cases of throat trouble is proved LAKEROL Pastilles a g l sure safe-guard. In w by the written testimony351 words
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Advertisement216 1931-05-04 1 mt 1 •JBHII H > r m mW 1 mam I II 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 FRENE BORDONI AND JACK BUCHANAN "PARIS" 'PHONE 5261-5262. I No RATNER Thief-Resist- I ing Sate has EVER been Opened by Burglars. B I ing Safe has EVER had its B J j I contents destroyed216 words
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Article90 1931-05-04 2 \Our readers are invited to write to us on subjects of public interest. 11 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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Article1234 1931-05-04 2 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —I really thank you very much for giving me an opportunity to reply to Mr. "Pitmanite." My advertisement reads as follows:—"Rajah shorthand, worlds best, accepted by London Chamber of Commerce." Dees th s convey any idea that my system has been accepted1,234 words
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Article982 1931-05-04 2 (To the Editor, -Malaya Tribune.") Sir,—The letter by "Over Half Century" published in your valuable daily of 29th ult., is amusing reading and reminds me of the Chinese proverb that people who live long or are old do become childish in their views. It is hard982 words
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Advertisement385 1931-05-04 2 I Whiteaways I NEW SHIPMENT OF Glassware I JUST UNPACKED. y "TIHRSO" TUMBLERS IN SEMI- THE "THIRSO" WATER JUGS. i CRYSTAL GLASS. Introduced to match our famous Fully Iceproof. The fines value ob- T hirso" Tumblers. Three choice if tamable, and suitable for clubs, chum- ske tched designs in semi-crystal385 words
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Advertisement443 1931-05-04 2 Happen^/ OUTS, BRUISES A SORES SOOTHED HEALED BY ZAM-BUK THE slip of a knife, a knock, an upset of boiling water or cooking fat, or other sudden accident may cause hours of pain and suffering. Remember the hidden poison dangers that threaten the simplest injury. AiidwmiHt Millions of invisible disease443 words
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Article1038 1931-05-04 3 Four Similar Burning Car Crimes. BERLIN LETTER. (Special to the Malaya Tribune.") Berlin (by mail). Germany has displayed so active and fruitful an Interest in commercial aviation that it is no wonder she should be the first country to institute an aviation museum. This will be1,038 words
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Article77 1931-05-04 3 A Chinese witness at Liverpool, on March 24, concluded the Chinese oath with the usual words M And if I do not speak the truth may my scul be dashed into a thousand pieces even as this saucer." Instead of breaking, the saucer rebounded intact. A second77 words
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Advertisement424 1931-05-04 3 1 I I the whole fruit I nothing but the fnilTl used I ORANGEPOP 1| Favourite W H The Product of tKHCENIX I H 'Phone 3463. y f "Buy More than a Cpiiii— Kuy a <»r<»at lt<'|»uf «H ion K^t^Hhk The man who plans to buy a single barrel fwm^r424 words
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Advertisement122 1931-05-04 3 S NOTICE OF REMOVAL. I l We beg to announce to our numerous a -1 and esteemed customers that we have -3 n! removed to more commodious Pre- I mises at No. 65, Selegie Road. I GRAMO R4DIO STORE. IRALEIC HL^N^ ■THE ALL-STEEL I 2 II There are "many 8122 words
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Advertisement380 1931-05-04 3 I ORANGE CRUSH CLOUDINESS <a» PREPARED E AND DEPOSIT FROM RIPE E PROM THE CALIFORNIAN ft I I I THE DRINK OF MILLIONS. 1 a 8 I 1 he Product cf g Fraser Neave Ltd. a I SEE THAT YOU GET 1 "F. N." I I 66 feels like 30380 words
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Article1144 1931-05-04 4 KEEN COMPETITION WITH BRITISH TRADE. GERMAN AND JAPANESE CHALLENGE. Siam, the prosperity of which depends largely upon its rice crop and its exports of tin, is a good market for cotton textile manufactures, iron and steel goods, machinery and machine tools, vehicles and electrical goods and apparatus.1,144 words
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Article1027 1931-05-04 4 WAS QUEEN VICTORIA A MUSLIM? The Ho y Places of Islam have been described by several Christian travellers, such as Burton and Burckhart, who risked their lives ;n the city into which no unbeliever may enter. But there is something more complete, more vivid, and more1,027 words
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Article127 1931-05-04 4 It is almost impossible to resist the conclusion that Noah kept a og declared Colonel F. C. Mclesworth. speaking at the Vicioria Inst tute, London, on the History of Practical Astronomy." The narrative cf the Flcod threw considerable light on the calendar in use in early127 words
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Advertisement94 1931-05-04 4 /wUmmeArUSjt can? live when you Creeping, crawling—stealthily f and steadily —ants are exasperatf ing in their attack upon your /<k AyL food. They swarm over your dainxSyigv *hat an ant has touched? Don't be annoyed by ants. Spray Flit. Flit is deadly to flies, mosquitoes, J| fleas, moths, ants, roaches,94 words
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Advertisement186 1931-05-04 4 PRESERVES I PLANT! Blistering suns, heavy rains, smoke, grime, and all the stresses of atmospheric conditions make the constant eS preservation of your plant, stock, buildings, etc., imperative. SJMliif For nearly two hundred f^jg years, Hubbuck's have been making paints that for cover- |P*H k J ing power and durability186 words
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Advertisement80 1931-05-04 4 ||f ,.,..,.,m,.i11»n. t ».>ui t »,li.«ili,»i,».«»il„mi>ikiilki DENGUE Genasprin quickly relieves the terrible pains of Dengue (break-bone fever). At the first sign of an attack take three Genasprin tablets in a little water and one every hour till the pain has entirely disappeared. Take No Risks—Take GENASPRIN The SAFE Brand of80 words
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Article1440 1931-05-04 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. ISSUEU BY ERASER A CO.. EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, May 4, 10 a.m. v IS f" c Year CLOSING QUOTATIONS. lue Ends. Buyers. Sellers. £1.0.0 Asam Kumbang Tin Dec. 31 £1. 0.0 £1. 2.6 1.0.0 Austral Malay Dec. 31 d 18.6 1. 1.0 0.5.0 Ayer1,440 words
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Advertisement35 1931-05-04 5 DEAFNESS. nt W- n' teed Peerles Vmedy. Invented to Qf oe complete ht> ring power to the sit W i' feet Why SUL for nothing? Use Appi ral 01,00 Rs-16/12/- per bottle. Sherman. Baliafcanga, (Faridpur)35 words
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Advertisement18 1931-05-04 5 I iiiiflPrfiiiii Try the Powerful j S IOIDSPEAKFR SPECIAL I YICK WAH HING, I WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERS. jj]18 words
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Advertisement180 1931-05-04 5 j NEW CHINA OPTICAL CO--16. High Street, Stagapors, M»aafactaiinf Owtftotaao »•< j PiCMtiptlu Weeks. i OurtDlN f»r beat (wUly j j ss*«>r»l« tne*. LEPROSY Diabetes, V.D., Consumption, Asthma, Piles, Impotency, Leucorrhoea, Women's Complaints, and numerous other Chronit Diseases are cured. CONSULT THE SPECIALISTS AT THE HIMALAYAN PHARMACY. Head Office: 62.180 words
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Miscellaneous625 1931-05-04 5 DIARY OF EVENTS. TO-DAY, MAY 4. Tides.—12.05 p.m., 11.29 p.m. Court of Appeal. Changkat Serdang Estates. French k Building, 2.15 p.m. thai! League: Glosters v. I.C.F.A. (Div D *.adium. TO-MORROW, MAY, 5. i Hde.—12.50 p.m. v J] league: P. Brani v. S.C.C. (Div I) idium; Chinese "A" v. Chinese "B"625 words
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Advertisement244 1931-05-04 6 I iHIJ TO-NIGHT \9A5\ I I OWING TO TBEMENDOuTsUCCESS-SEASON lITPIttt». S J J England's \[3 I With J L ma M Most Popular g C] J France's Famous lg II BORDONI j j BU C ANAN j IThe Female J MONTE CARLO i Chevalier j J PA R IS 3244 words
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Advertisement221 1931-05-04 6 Amusements. I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 j 1 Two Great Shows in One! I 1 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAMME I Specially arranged for ALHAMBB4 by FOX FILM g CORPORATION. 3 I Edmund Lowe, Leila Hyams [jj in the merriest, funnie-t marriage mix up of the year i "Part Time Wife" I PLUS221 words
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Advertisement271 1931-05-04 6 I JUST IMAGINE IS COMING! i6.!5 TO-NIGHT 9. Benny Rubin Robert Montgomery, Dorothy Jordat IN M.G.M.'S i love In ihe Rouyh I THE JOYOUS ALL MUSICAL SHOW. i NEXT CHANGE: l re j JUST IMAGINE. f rpw F? c aga t,, bd ■«J^^ww^^wwggßag S .p„0, E57 05,i I Two Shows271 words
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Article196 1931-05-04 7 ALLEGED CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 3. A sensation was caused m Penang on Saturday afternoon by the arrest of T. C Shafto on a warrant for allegtd criminal breach of trust of nearly $20,000. Shafto was employed at Mansfield and Coagents196 words
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Article641 1931-05-04 7 SHIPPING NEWS. Notice was taken in these columns recently of the agitation by British shipping interests using the Suez Canal for a rcauction of the Canal dues, on the plea that they are unnecessarily heavy and contribute, in consequence, to the economic crisis. The reply of the641 words
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Article343 1931-05-04 7 COMMERCIALLY HOPELESS PROPOSITION. The report of Court of Inquiry into the loss of the airship Rioi is presented as the joint work of Sir John Simon and his two assessors, but though Colonel Moore-Brabazon and Professor Inglis doubtless rendered valuable expert assistance they would probably343 words
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Article107 1931-05-04 7 Singapore. May 4. SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES Kait Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Lyeemoon 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate S> Glenogle 18; Main 14: Japanese Prince 11; Darvel 9; Santos Maru 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). Hamburg Maru 33: Mangola 37; Ipoh 39. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4).107 words
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Article33 1931-05-04 7 The rate of issue of Money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 for 3100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs 157 for $10033 words
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Article32 1931-05-04 7 The monthly prayer meeting under the auspices of the Syrian Christian Association will be held at 48. Cuppage Road. Singapore, on Sunday next, and was not held yesterday as had been announced.32 words
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168 1931-05-04 7 LYALL AND EYATT'S REPORT. May 4. 1 p.m. Tin continues to fall and with it goes almost the last spark of optimism, for it is now almost impossible to find buyers of ruboer shares, tin shares or industrials. Rubbers. A few Mentakabs have been deal:168 words
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Article309 1931-05-04 7 RUBBER. May 4. 11 a.m. London.—2 13;16d.. unchanged. New York— 5 T 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—45 cents, Bukit Jelotongs 20—25 cents. Bukit Katils 22i. —27"a cents, Colinsburghs 70—80 cents, Connemaras309 words
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58 1931-05-04 7 Singapore, May 4. Bayers Sellers r s.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 8% 8% Standard RJ3.S. on Tender. May Mi 4 June 9 July July/September 9% 9% October, December 9% 10 Tone of Market:—Stagnant Latest Cable:-London Spot Sheet 2 13,16 d. per lb. New York:58 words
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Article228 1931-05-04 7 Singapore, May 4. (By courtesy of H. and S. Bank.) Selling.—London 4 months' sight 2a. 3 27/32d.. London 3 months' sight 2s. 3 13/164., London 10 days'• sight 2s. 3 25/32d.. London 36 days' sight 2s. 3%d.. London demand 1' 3 23,32d., London T.T. 2s. 3 ll/16d., Lyons228 words
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Article74 1931-05-04 7 Rugby. May 2. Paris 124.424. New York 4.86 11/32, Brussels Geneva 25.25. Amsterdam 12.09%, Milan 92.894, Berlin 20.42%, Stockholm 18.144-. Copenhagen 18.16%, Oslo 18.564, Vienna 34.564. Prague 164%, Helsingfors 193%, Madrid 47.4. Lisbon 108.25. Athens 375. Bucharest 817, Rio 3 17/32, Buenos Aires 35 15/16, Montevideo 314. Bombay Is. 574 words
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Article136 1931-05-04 7 Singapore. May 4. Rice. New 1 per Kovan $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 $143 Rice. Saigon 3 $122 Rice, Rangoon 1 $131 Rice. Rangoon 2 $127 Rice. Par Boiled No.136 words
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Advertisement312 1931-05-04 7 I VICTORIA THEATRE I PBOFESSOB I MARTENOT jjj WILL GIVE I cj I j Two Extra Concerts J I on his return from Java i i p ru In (r JJ I June Ist and 2nd at 9.30. 1 i 3 Lr lr ru PAVILION "sr Sunday and Monday, May312 words
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Advertisement304 1931-05-04 7 NOTICE. As from May 1, 1931, the firm known as the Sanitary Engineering Co. will cease to exist. The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be carried on by me under my own name. All orders for stores, etc. as from this date must bear my signature.304 words
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Advertisement84 1931-05-04 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the erection of School at Siglap for the Christian Brothers. Plans and Specification may be obtained on deposit' of $100.00 which will be returned on receipt of a bona fide tender. None but builders who have carried out important works need apply. The84 words
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Miscellaneous287 1931-05-04 7 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS Programme of Drills up to and for week ending May 10, 1931: TO-DAY. MAY 4. 5 p.m.—Drill Hall. "C" (Scottish) Company, Officers and N.C.O.'s Meeting. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall. "B" Coy., Company Parade. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, "D" (Eurasian) Coy. 13 Platoon. Section Leading. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, M.G. Platoon (Eurasian),287 words
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Miscellaneous577 1931-05-04 7 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. MALAYAN DAILY WEATHER REPORT. Tempera- Bright STATIONS. ture. Rainfall. SunMax. Mm. shine. Alor Srar 93 75 Nil 7.7 Kota Bahru 93 75 Nil 8.7 K. Trengganu 92 73 .04 9.7 Kroh 91 73 .11 5.7 Sitiawan 92 77 Nil 8 9 Ipoh 93 76 Nil 4.9 Butterworth 92577 words
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Obituary64 1931-05-04 8 Births, Marriages And Deaths. DEATH. Madam Tan Non Neo at her residi nee. No. 440. Pasir Panjang Road, on May 4. tail. She leaves behind her husband Mr. Ong Kim Tiang. two sons and three daughters Deeply regretted. Funeral at Bukit Brown Cemetery on Wednesday. May t>. 1931.64 words
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Article811 1931-05-04 8 There is still a good deal of mystery about the England-Australia air mail. The first mail from Home has been delivered, despite a small mishap, and the return mail is on the way. Yet we do not know what are the conditions, financial and otherwise, of this service,811 words
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Article14 1931-05-04 8 The untitled of Singapore will be untitled on cur frcm May 13 to 26.14 words
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Article21 1931-05-04 8 Mr. C. K. Faster, of Messrs. Boustead and Co.. Kuala Lumpur, the Selangor cricketer, is -'ring to Teluk Anson on transfer.21 words
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Article33 1931-05-04 8 The Singapore Buddhist Asociation ce!ebistfd th- Wesak Full Mocn Day (May 1) by attending to different meritorious works. An alms-giving tock place in the Association hall, where more than 300 poor people fed.33 words
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Article48 1931-05-04 8 UndT th*> puspices of the Indian Association. M.. Trivikraman Tampi, B.A., artist, will foeak rn "The highest in man fcr his mate" (the philoscphv cf leve as conceived by Dr. Tancie) in the Y.M.C A. hall at 7.30 p.m. on Th'.isdaj. Ml. Seow Poh Leng. J.P., will preside48 words
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Article89 1931-05-04 8 Fight cadets hay arrived from Europe to jcin the Malayan Civi' Service. They are Ifvra. W. A. C. Goode. G. E. Turner. A. Glencicss. J. 1. Fci. R. W. Jakeman. E. B. Civid N. L. Alexander and D Headl°y. Four (f them aie Cambridge men. 'hree are Oxford "~i. and89 words
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Article212 1931-05-04 8 Meeting To Form A Watch Committee. An informal gathering took piece at Mr. Choo Kia Peng's house in Ampang Road. .Kuala Lumpur, on Friday afternoon to discuss the formation of a General Purposes Committee to watch the rubber situation as it affects all classes in the212 words
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Article244 1931-05-04 8 MORE TROUBLE EXPECTED TO-MORROW. (From Out Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. May 2. Later news about the exciting times in Kuala Kangsar district dhows that the trouble started in Karai Village, south of Enggor. on the Perak river, on Thursday morning. The Police had an inkling cf trouble244 words
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Article13 1931-05-04 8 From China and Japan by Akita Maru due Singapore on Wednesday.13 words
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Article42 1931-05-04 8 A large crowd attended the Sri Indra Zanzibar Opera at Joo Chiat Road last eveninwhen Mr. Frank Llmucos latest prediction In Mystic Chinatown." was staged under the patronage of Mr. Lim Kee Cheok. J.P who presented a silver cup to the producer42 words
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Article66 1931-05-04 8 Members cf the editorial staff of the Ma'ay Mai'" said good-bye tc Mr. G. R. Tcnkin who leeves ;he position cf assistant editor to b«cime London correspondent of the 'Stra ts Times." at dinner on Thursday last at th~ residence of Mr. J. Gun-Munro, the cdi M-. Tonkin, whc was66 words
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Article556 1931-05-04 8 (BY "LOOKER-ON."j This mixing of flu with bror just isn't cricket. I refuse I any more. I've just emerged, weaken- I triumphant, from a four-da Match with the unwelconv They're whacked, and thev stay whacked. To-day is the first day for time that the "M.T.* edit ir556 words
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Article36 1931-05-04 8 LATEST QUOTATION Rt'BRKR. Icndcn: —2 13/I6d. New York:—5 cents <GSingapore:— cents TIN. I den:—Spot £105 10s < uK lltv 3 mcnths, buyers £106 changed»; sellers £106 l"s. changed). Sii j;ap. .v: —£52.56 '200 teas36 words
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Advertisement224 1931-05-04 8 IS different g I mHk flavour of WĔm/ /J\ McNISH- I H La| it signifies jj I| n BETTER Q UALITY jj AGENTS: S ROBINSON CO., LTD. Stmm StttLmsmts) KUALA LUMPUR. Drink Milk at its creamiest and S purest. Whenever you need DAWOID good and reliable Milk, use jc I224 words
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Advertisement93 1931-05-04 8 I ZENITH. I j I The Quality Watch. I 1 THE RIGHT TIME. 1 ALL THE TIME. I FOR A LIFE TIME. a I Cn Sole Agents for: pG ru Lr ru STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND F.M.S. C In ri Ln n ru Lr lu.S. De Silva ru I/ Bros., I93 words
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Miscellaneous300 1931-05-04 8 TO-DAY'S RADIO. From information available and reception experiences, a list is made and amended daily. ->f those station* most likely to be received in Malaya on the loudspeaker. Owing to the paucity of adx'anre information from shortwave stations, accuracy in regard to v.aveengtha and times of transmission cannot be guaranteed,300 words
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771 1931-05-04 9 WILL HELP AIR SERVICE. ENGLAND-AUSTRALIA ROUTE. ARCTIC RESCUE PARTY LOST. London, May 2. ,pt. Neville Stack and Mr. J. R. Chaplin. Mi attempt to fly to Australia and back in 'i I days, took off at dawn on the rim stage771 words
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Article60 1931-05-04 9 Reuter. Londcri. May 4. Hun. Mrs. Edwin Montagu has cabled Meshed stating that she crashed yester--1 md was pulled out cf the burning pane and her pilot were unhurt. —Reuter Mrs Edwin Montagu and her amateur Mr. Rupert Belville. left London on 27 in a Gipsy MothReuter. - 60 words
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Article581 1931-05-04 9 Honoured For Indian Service. Reuter. London, May 2. Lord Irwin had a triumphant welcome on arrival at Victoria, accompanied by his wife, on his return from India. There was a great galaxy on the special platform, while crowds besieged the precincts of the station, anxious toReuter. - 581 words
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Article289 1931-05-04 9 LOCAL LAD'S FINE ACHIEVEMENTS. M Round the world on a bicycle in three years is the achievement of Wong Ah Chai. a 24--year-old British subject and a member of the Straits Chinese cemmunity of Malacca. He started his tour on March 19. 1928. and has289 words
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Article47 1931-05-04 9 Portland (Oregon*. May 2. It is reliably reported that 12.000 tons of wheat, owned by the Farmers' National Grain Corporation, has been sold by exporters. It is understood that 9 000 tons will be shipp d to Britain and 3.000 tons to Japan.47 words
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Article93 1931-05-04 9 Manchester And District Affected. Reuter. London. May 3. Manchester and a large area of Lancashire, including Eccles and Bolton, experienced a violent earth tremor to-day. There were no casualties and the damage chiefly consisted of dislodged chimney-pots. Many people were badly frightened. The earthquake was one ofReuter. - 93 words
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Article146 1931-05-04 9 TROTSKY TO BE ADMITTED TO SPAIN. Reuter. London. May 2. King Alfonso, accompanied by the Duke of Miranda, left tor Paris unrecognised by the crowd which wus seeing off passengers on the boat-train at Victoria Station. Lisbon. May 2. It is officially stated that the rebels inReuter. - 146 words
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Article71 1931-05-04 9 TO BE MET BY LONG-TERM LOAN? Reuter. Washington. May 3. A aeficit of $878.000 000 faces the United States Treasury at the end of the tenth month of the fiscal year, the largest for a decade. There are indications that it may incr ase- to $1,000Reuter. - 71 words
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64 1931-05-04 9 Reuter. Ot*awa. May 3 A Royal Salute of 21 guns greeted Prince and Princess Takamatsu. of Japan, n the course of an impressive welcome on their arrival for a five days' visit to Canada. Many entertainments have been arranged in the r honour, including aReuter. - 64 words
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Article131 1931-05-04 9 A TAMIL DRAMA BY AMATEURS. What Shakespeare is to the English speaking world Kalidasa is in Sanskrit Oriental literature. That language is now dead to most of the world, but the works of the great poet and diamatist still live. His woiks in Sanskrit are Xving monuments to131 words
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Article75 1931-05-04 9 In view of the phenomenal success of the Fiist National musical comedy "Paris." the screening at the Capitol has been extended for two additional n'ghts. Those who have not yet setn Irene Bcrdcni and Jack Buchanan ln Paris are advised tike this opportunity of doing so.75 words
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Article16 1931-05-04 9 CORRESPONDENCE, tn page 2. BERLIN LETTER, en page 3. TOPICS OF TO-DAY. on page 8.16 words
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Article1093 1931-05-04 9 DEADLOCK IN CHINA NEGOTIATIONS. CANTON'S CHALLENGE TO KAI SHEK. CONGRESS DELEGATES ASKED TO RETURN. Shanghai. May 3. Report ng on the latest developments of the extrality negotiations before the Legislative Yuan, the Foreign Minister. Dr. C. T. Wang, yesterday stated that it would be difficult to come1,093 words
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Advertisement266 1931-05-04 9 Ijf\ PORTER'S I f "BULLDOG' V I I V BTOUT 1 I 1 /is the Stout of the 1 I j Tropics. U 1 f A Glass of "Bull- /N A I d o Guinness II f J I I I Stout is a splen- 1 I I did tonic266 words
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Article214 1931-05-04 10 Sports Pastimes. ASSN. FOOTBALL. HOME LEAGUE FINALE. West Bromwich Achieve The Double. BLACKPOOL JUST ESCAPE. London. May 2. Results of to-day's English League games ENGLISH LEAGUE DIV. I. Arsenal 5. Bolton 0. Birmingham 2. Leicester 1. Blackpool 2. Manchester C. 2. Chelsea 1. Newcastle 1. Grimsby 2, Huddersfield 1. Leeds214 words
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Article55 1931-05-04 10 Promoted to Div. I: Everton and West litem wich. Relegated to Div. II: Leeds U. and Mancheater U. Promoted to Div. II: Notts County and Chesterfield. Relegated to Div. Ill: Reading and Cardiff City. To apply for re-election: Div. HI (Southern) Newport County and Norwich C. Div.55 words
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Article475 1931-05-04 10 ARSENAL'S CHAMPION-LIKE WIND-UP. London. May 2. Sunny weather, ideal for football, favoured Arsenal's home match with Bolton, and a crowd of 45.000 people saw the former team win by five goals to nil. Jack and Lambert each scored twice and James got the other goal while four475 words
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Article42 1931-05-04 10 The J.C.S.A. drew I—l with H.M. Wireless Station. Seletar n fast game at Seletar on Saturday. The Minto team beat the Young Chinese r.P. by 2 —o at Raffles Reclamation ground yesterday. Both goals were scored by Saleh in the second half.42 words
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Article774 1931-05-04 10 Malays Beat R.A.F. At Jalan Besar. The Malays gained full points when they defeated the Royal Air Force by 5—3 in the First Division of the S.A.F.A. League at the Jalan Bessar Stadium on Saturday. After taking it easy in the opening stages the Malays had to fight774 words
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97 1931-05-04 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 3. Penang Europeans defeated Selangor Europeans on Saturday by 2—0. After the first ten minutes, during which the exchanges were very fast, the game became dull and uninteresting, the ball being too much in the air. Bad finishing and97 words
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74 1931-05-04 10 Playing on their own ground on Saturday, the Warders secured a 7—l victory over the Police In a Div. II game. The exchanges were fairly even up to the interval, the winners scoring one goal. But the Warders were all over their opponents on74 words
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Article38 1931-05-04 10 The S.C.C. v. Chinese match in Div. 1. of the S.AF.A. League has been put forward a day and will be played on Friday. The game will be played at the Anson Road Stadium.38 words
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Article231 1931-05-04 10 DAVIS CUP RESULTS. European And American Zone Matches. Further European zone results in the Davis Cup competition are: Montreux, May 2. Ireland beat Switzerland by 3 matches to none. Scroope and Lyttelton Rogers beat Aeschlimann and Fisher 6 —3, 5—7, 3—11, 8—2. Montreux, May 3. McGuire (Iceland) beat231 words
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Article38 1931-05-04 10 Bournemouth, May 2. France scored a double victory when Boussus beat Hughes 8 —6, 6—4, 4 —6, 6 —2, and Mnve. Mathieu beat Miss Heeley 6 —4, 6 —4 in the hard courts championships.38 words
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Article432 1931-05-04 10 CRICKET. The S.R.C. beat the Glosters on the S.R.C. ground yesterday by 3 wickets and 58 runs. Scores: Glosters: S. M. Hanson b Westerhout 2. Pte. Broady b Sullivan 11, Lt. Hardman st. Oalist an b Westerhout 37, Mr. Brownrigg c Westerhout b Leijssius 27, Pte. White432 words
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Article37 1931-05-04 10 Home League Cup. London, May 3. In the Rugby League cup Halifax defeated York by 22 points to 8. At half-time York led by 8 points to 5. Play reached a high standard throughout.—S.F.P. Service.37 words
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Article66 1931-05-04 10 GOLF. The Singapore G.C. May bogey competition was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted in a win for C. E. Brook (12 3 up) in "A" Division, and in a tie between S. J. Beattie (7) and E. C. Edwards (18) both 1 down, in "B"66 words
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Article46 1931-05-04 10 Pulwell. May 2. Surprises in the Ryder Cup trials in which Probables beat Possibles by 7 matches to 2, were the defeats of the Ryder Cup captain, Charles Whitecombe, by Tom Green 2 and 1 and Duncan by Phil Roclgers 2 and l.—Reuter.46 words
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Article1791 1931-05-04 10 VERY SUCCESSFUL OPENING DAY. Large Fields And Many Upsets. THE TURF $2 CASH SWEEPS PROVE POPULAR. There was a large attendance for the opening cay of the Singapore Turf Club s Spring Race Meeting on Saturday, when nine events were worked off very successfully. The weather was1,791 words
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Article414 1931-05-04 10 ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT. MANAGER OF CHINESE DAILY FINED. The acting District Judge <Mr. G gave Judgment this morning in t). which Mr. Wee Toh Han. managing of the Mm Kuo Jit Pao Press, Ltd secuted for having violated the pr the Copyright Ordinance by the a]414 words
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263 1931-05-04 10 Reuter. Cairo. May 3. Six demonstrators were killed and three injured—Wafd sources say eight k lied and 46 injured—by Police rifle-fire in T.ots at Benisuef. Seven policemen were injured. The riot followed the arrival of Nahas Pasha and six other Wafd notables by motor.Reuter. - 263 words
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Article325 1931-05-04 10 A DOUBLE-FEATURE PRO GRAMME. Pox Films have arranged a double vature programme for the Alhambra out of their batch cf 1931 pictures which arrived this «'eric Ow ng to the new entertainment trend it America, Fox have this year made a number o: short features." These features an325 words
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Article518 1931-05-04 11 Sports Pastimes. CRICKET. FKOM THE ANTIPODES. Now Zealand Team Ooens England Tour. T men who will carry the colours of New in the tour commencing to-day at v r Park between the tourists and the Maori C C. makes the following pen pictures •Gentleman in Black" in "Athletic v w518 words
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Article60 1931-05-04 11 SWIMMING. th, one length novices' handicap race, the g annua. swimming events, was teW yesterday morning at B^^ S b heing h TveJ TT who aiso went at 1. third. o H hptween the A water-polo game was played between x Clubs first and second teams. Each d60 words
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591 1931-05-04 11 BOXING. A1 Brown, the coloured Panama boxer, is going to leave Europe with plenty of currency, writes John Fearless in "Athletic News." Since he first landed in this country Teapilo Alphonse has been booking up matches. Surely this procedure will make most of our champions591 words
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Article103 1931-05-04 11 ASSN. FOOTBALL. first rfults of Scotland's All°ne t>rv over England was to bring Tartan vie the ild cry, "No more Angloforth once again wvj oolish slog a* always amuses me writes t ™Ln Oldbuck I "Athletic News." Either S misguided have short memoor they do n* know football103 words
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Advertisement20 1931-05-04 11 AN 0 GERHARD Th£ TIC That binds all CASES*' THE GERRARD WIRE TYING MACHINE CO. SOLE AGENTS SINGAPORE S.S. I20 words
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Advertisement490 1931-05-04 11 New World Cabaret. Dancing Every Night. Excellent Music PLAYED BY OUR Excellent Orchestra. I A SMASHING PRICE! I "GOLDKLANG" Ukuleles I I AT $4.00 each. jjj I The tonal quality is just as j rich as the Hawaiian make. I NANG HENG CO., 8 I "GOLDKLANG" SPECIALISTS. N M 103-1.5.490 words
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Advertisement142 1931-05-04 11 Il APEX AND HIS MASTER'S I VOICE RECORDS. 1 From "MONTE CARLO" I Beyond The Blue Horizon Sang by Jeanette Mac Donald ja jjj Always In All Ways Sung By Jeanette Mac Donald S Beyond Ibe Blue Horizon Fox Trot with Vocal Chorus Always In All Ways Fox Trot with142 words
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Article1262 1931-05-04 12 EFFECT OF WORLD TRADE DEPRESSION. KUALA LUMPUR BRANCH WELL ESTABLISHED. The annual general meeting of Messrs. Robinson and Co., Ltd., was held on Saturday at the Chartered Bank Chambers. Mr. R. Page presided and the others present were. Messrs. S. G. Hacker, E. C. H.1,262 words
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Article600 1931-05-04 12 A BAD YEAR. The fifth annual general meeting of the Cycle and Carriage Co.. Ltd., was held at noon Icn Saturday at 41, Orchard Road, with Mr. C hua Cheng Bok in the chair. Others present were Messrs. Chua Cheng Hock, Chua Cheng L at.600 words
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Article149 1931-05-04 12 HOME COMPANY REPORTS. London. May 3. S'agbrook report for 1930 discloses a loss of £2 518 and a debit of £80 is carried forward. Malay Alom Plantations are to stop tapping cn June 1 on nine estates and portions of others, malt ng 8.000 seres. Dindings report149 words
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Article36 1931-05-04 12 London. May 2. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 2 13 16d. (2 13 16d). Forward 3 1 16d. (3 1 16d>. The market is quiet "S.F.P." Service.36 words
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Advertisement620 1931-05-04 12 I BUKIT TIMAH j PORK j Is 'unequalled for sweetness, quality g and tenderness. All pigs are reared 5j H Jrom stock specially imported from fcj H England; most of the feed is imported j{] from Home supplemented by grass g q! grown on our own farm; and fresh S620 words
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Advertisement569 1931-05-04 12 I THE S.S. POLICE BAND I rQ iAv*il»bir for Prlvatr Knga£rmrni« Dj En WILL PLAY AT I KATONG PARK, AT 515 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MAY 7 JALAN BESAR, AT 515 P.M. ON MONDAY, MAY i; GENEVA BRILLIANTS Are equal to real pects. Especially in shining and hardllke real brillianls Proof569 words
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Article944 1931-05-04 13 AN ORIGINAL AUTO-BIOGRAPHY. German critics of Emil Ludwig. who suggested that his next work would be a biography interpreting either the Deity or himself, have been rewarded, on the author's fiftieth birthday, by a work which should disarm them. This is as half-expected, an auto-biography. But944 words
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Article82 1931-05-04 13 London, April 14. Paying tribute to the bravery, staunchness, good temper and ether qualities of the British soldier, Fir W lliam Birdwood remarked We have seen changes and reorganisations, but in all I thank God that there is one man who never changes, the Brit sh soldier."82 words
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Article68 1931-05-04 13 Dusseldorf. April 13. Peter Kuert.'n, who is accused cf a series of atrccious crimes similar to those perpetrated by the notorious Jack the Ripper and boasts that he has committed over twenty-five murders and attempted murders because he wanted to revenge himself on human society. :s68 words
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Article448 1931-05-04 13 LIKE SHIPS WITHOUT CHARTS. -We were partly without newspapers during the week of the general strike of the year 1926. and most of us were like ships without charts or compasses." writes Mr. Robert Gunn Davis, in the "Scots Observer." Some of us who are rather448 words
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Article382 1931-05-04 13 RECALLED BY ONE WHO KNEW HIM. The death of Mr. Tim Healy, X.C.. recalls many stories of his wit. "One Who Knew Him" recalls torn when he had accused a Minister of deliberate falsehood, his retraction was to plead the! the words had slipped from h in382 words
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Article176 1931-05-04 13 As Lord Rector of Edinburgh University, Mr. Churchi'l last month drew for the students a doleful picture of Parliament in decay, with an electorate that would not even vote. There were no clear-cut issues. A sort of universal mush and slcppmess fall descended upon us Mr Churchill176 words
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Article89 1931-05-04 13 Recently a Chinese be Idly went up to one Nai Thavil who was convers ng with a friend m Bangkok and snatched off a gold necklace from his person. The man was arrested, but the necklace could not be found. As no one had noticed the thief89 words
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Advertisement676 1931-05-04 13 BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., LTD. g RUGBY. ENGLAND. S ark with a world- SAVE OPERATION COSTS reputation."' _f] mWFkWi BY USING THE frj j BT H ELECTR,C I f* j or V B.T.H. Electric Motors are famous Q| :ML Jfl Biv throughout the world for their high 5j quality and good676 words
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Advertisement378 1931-05-04 13 I Just Arrived New Shipments of I I INDIAN, PERSIAN A CHINESE Rugs Carpets I IN VARIOUS DESIGNS AND ALL SIZES I 4 AT I j WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., I 8 56 57, HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 7144. g FOE 6 WRAPPERS (LA RG E SIZE) 12 WRAP PIES (AM ALL378 words
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Article890 1931-05-04 14 HIS MAJESTYS CIVIL LIST. The King with an income of £532.000 a year, is perhaps the world's most underpaid monarch. This statement will appear fantastic until the facts are known. The principal fact is that the King's salary, or Civil List, as it is officially called,890 words
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Article210 1931-05-04 14 Baghdad. March 28. Thousands of shepherd tribesmen and their stock are dying of thirst and starvation in the Southern desert of Iraq. Last year at this time motorists in the desert were driving over green grass and flowers for miles and miles. This year the lack of210 words
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Article339 1931-05-04 14 UNFOUNDED ASPERSIONS IN THREE PLAYS. The following letter has been addressed to the Morning Post by "O.B." from the Press Club. A guess may be hazarded that these initials cover the personality of Mr. George Bilainkin, formerly editor of the Straits Echo." Three plays dealing with339 words
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Article806 1931-05-04 14 ANIMALS AND SUICIDE WHEN PYTHONS TAKE TO HUNGER-STRIKING Is it a fact that birds and beasts knowingly commit suicide In the past information was Invariably gained frcm hunters and enthusiasts untrained to meticulous observation. As a icsult the old books on natural history contain many errors and wrong conclusions, writes806 words
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Advertisement552 1931-05-04 14 ONLY ONE CURE FOR ANAEMIA. Anaemia, that insidious ailment which gives rise to au many subsidiary complaints, is one of the most prevalent and dangerous diseases of present day civilization. Blood impoverishment, for that is anaemia, means that life and health is threatened at its very source. It has been552 words
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Advertisement279 1931-05-04 14 Hi! Don't use all the Pears, Tom! When a fellow i takes a lease on the bathroom it is more than probable Pears' Soap is in the conspiracy. Pears' Soap is so much at home when water is near at hand that it has definitely become part of the accepted279 words
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Advertisement423 1931-05-04 15 gTEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND vPCAR LINES. Incorporated in England.) gA ll PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. pEN QLAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM IGATION. CO., LONDON AND AR EAST MAIL SERVICE. r Conttac* with His Majesty's Government.) UTWARD FROM LONDON. For China and Japan. Due Tonnage. Singapore 1931. 16,600 May 16423 words
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Advertisement613 1931-05-04 15 STEAMER SAILINGS iSzM LINE (Japan Mail) TO LONDON. Naples. Marseilles, London, Antwerp. Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Bail TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 May 6 7 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 May 20 21 HARUNA MARU 10,500 June 3 4 S KOTORI MARU 10,000 June 18 19 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 July 2 3613 words
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Advertisement488 1931-05-04 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. NORDDEUTSCHER Wt Tmffidft (Incorporated in The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures: OUTWARDS. MAIN for Saigon, Japan Ports and Hankow Ma 4 LAHN for HKong, Shanghai, Taku Dalny, T'tau, Y'hama and Kobe May 8 SCHLESIEN for Japan Ports and Hankow Ma y 14 DERFFLINGER for Manila, Hong Kong,488 words
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Advertisement245 1931-05-04 15 INSURANCE. #THE SOUTH BRITISH 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 of NaT 3, Malacca Street, Singapore. Phone245 words
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Advertisement547 1931-05-04 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. M.547 words
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Advertisement520 1931-05-04 15 BANKS. The Ho Hong Bank, Limited. Raffles Place, Singapore. SAFE DEPOSIT SERVICE. Two units containing 52 compartments of the Safe Deposit Boxes for the safe keeping of jewellery, bonds, title-deeds and other valuable property have arrived and are now available. Other units are forthcoming. For the information of intending depositors520 words
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Advertisement609 1931-05-04 16 This Paper has the Largest Sale 4mong the People who Spend Most in British Malaya. THE PEOPLE'S PAPER: INDEPENDENT AND PROGRESSIVE. TO LET. TO LET —185, Tank Road. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET—Raffles Chambers, Nos. 8. 20, 40, «1, 43 to 45. Apply to, The Secretary. The Garden609 words
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Advertisement563 1931-05-04 16 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. ASSETS ASSURANCES Of FORCE. G9SSS ,T33,000. C 52,863,701,000. Money enters into all your hopes and aims. The education of your child, the buying of your house, the extension of your business and finally your retirement from business. How are you to get that money?563 words
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Advertisement425 1931-05-04 16 PUBLIC NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Registration and Licensing of Dogs within the Municipality of the Town of Singapore for the year beginning June 1, 1931, and ending May 31, 1932, will commence on Monday. June 1. 1931, and be continued daily, Sundays and holidays excepted,425 words
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Advertisement345 1931-05-04 16 FOR SALE. RADIO CHART of Short-Wave Transmissions. Printed on white card with eyelets for hang<ng over your receiver. Ten cents per copy. Outstatlons 15 cents. Send cash with order to Manager, "Malaya Tribune." L WHAT OFFERS.—One lot pen cleaners. 80 bottles blue black, Cochrane copying ink. 10 glass paper weights,345 words
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Advertisement505 1931-05-04 16 "Tribune" Small Ads. Bring Results Because They Reach ihe Permanent Popnlah n SITUATIONS VACANT. CANVASSERS WANTED —Salary $25 to $30. Any nation. Only influential ladies between 20 and 30 need apply personally to The Proprietress of the Himalayan Pharmacy, 135, Serangoon Road. WANTED —Lady teacher of any nationality for private505 words
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Advertisement482 1931-05-04 16 MASSAGE AND MAN h i re, MABSAGE Miss MISAKO and M. No. 20, Bencoolen Street. SATISFIED ADVER i ;>KRS. Messrs. Yick Wah Hing of 641 Road. Singapore, unite: We believe it will interest jwe have sold over two prust tramagmm scund boxes during a short per d whith < the482 words
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