Malaya Tribune, 8 June 1931

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  • 28 1 The Malaya Tribune XVTII- No. 133 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1931 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Singapore: Monday. June 8, 1931. Malaya Tribune SINGAPORE, MONDAY.. JUNE 8, 1931.
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    • 267 1 UPTON'S CEYLON TEA. V CANNOT BETTER THE BEST, g£ 2Sd^ESHsasd3d3d3d3EmSd3d3Z^ Have You That Dry I vfek Parched Feeling? I G; IF SO E Sl Rt SIGN F A COLD COMINO 81 U,N| IXKI jjj j PASTILLES. I i\ r AHLC 8E N S TEKMSKA FABUIM [3 CEF kLi. w £P.
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  • 91 2 [Our readers are invited to write to us on subjects ot 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. Pen
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  • 83 2 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir. —Hew many times in a day do we see the trolley bu;es overcrowded? Does tha law allow it? If net. why is no action taken against those who are responsible? Is it because it is mostly the poor who use the trolley
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  • 143 2 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir. —I notice that "Pro Bono Publico" and Mr. Ang Boon Siang have raised a complaint about tne Geylang buses. I also have had this matter in mind. These buses are strictly prohibited from traversing Joo Chiat Road and Joo Chiat Place right
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  • 226 2 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir. —Much is being said on the subject of the attitude of landlords, in respect of house rents. While they tan scarcely be expected entirely to be the losers by reducing rents in view of the prevalent hard t,mcv the action of
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  • 1094 2 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir. —"Teacher." writing in your issue of the 28th inst.. complains that English is the mcs inconstant cf all languages, and teems with a multitude of exceptions to every rule and which changes the meanings of its wcids with the whims of every
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  • 388 2 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir. —I crave space in your valuable paper to answer some of the charges brought against the private schools, and the poor teachers who Are attached to them. In th? firsv place, the existence of private schools in Malaya has become a necessi
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    • 247 2 Special Dollar Bargains AT Whiteaways American Comport. Colours: Cherry Pink Cherry Green, Cherry American Tinted GIdSS Cream Jug. Iridescent, as illustration. Price $1 00 eaCh. Colours: Cherry pink, cherry green, cherry iridescent. As illustration, Price $1 00 each. Heavy Pressed Glass Oval Dish j Best quality, exact to illustration. American
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    • 44 2 FATHER TOLD HIM' Singapore Schoolmaster Now hova 1 »»m tou to give me a verbal Illustration of unat n your opinion, is the dizzy limit of idiocy. Head Boy (son of a successful trader): Trying to do business without advertising in th» Malaya Tribune
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    • 356 2 Chivers Jams Thousands of tons of fresh fruits axe ESotXSS R J taken every year from Messrs. Chivers' t oichards direct to the Orchard Factory agentto be made into Jams and other fruit V. R. VICK CO products. Every jar is sealed with ■MWBjmci MBf^ Chivers' Patent Hygienic Cover and
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  • 381 3 CONSIGNMENT OF 1,000 TOADS LEADS TO COMPLICATIONS. SHIPPING NEWS. The liner "Empress of Russia" of the Canadian Pacific swung idly at her anchorage in Shanghai recent..,. On board an even 1,000 garden variety Cainese toads, warts and all, sat silently in five large boxes, possibly wondering what
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  • 230 3 DIVING FOR TREASURE IN LONG-SUBMERGED WARSHIP. "Besides that Y2.000.000 in gold rubles, other valuable things may await us on the sea bottom outside Ryojun," said Yumahchi Kataoka, the "gold angler" who acquired fame by making a fortune hauling up gold coins from the sunken "Yasaka Maru" in
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  • 520 3 STRIKING WIRELESS EQUIPMENT. The new 42.500-ton Canadian Pacific liner hfhS i 18 a Strikin example S marine ard h&S been attained marine radio equipment. a 2-kW valve live msSL shor s" s aye installation and selecon tn h WhlCh 3" enable communication to be maintained over long
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    • 143 3 I feStf On Everybody's Lips. 1 5Wm MALAYA'S J j 11 til most 8 I j| 11| REFRESHING I jjj /|B delicious Beverages I 1 I! 11(11 Orange Pop Lemon Pop j A Trial will convince you. 1 IJj 111 l Phoenix Aerated I Water Works, j Wondrous white linen—
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    • 237 3 TAKE «w bovmlJM and keep fffifkt{\ From early childhood on tt\ V J[ i^ip through life, Bovril in- B B&B&m creases vitality and builds 111 v B^up the resisting powers of A the body. It has the unique 111 L property of making other (J ijn^pJlg foods more nourishing. N
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    • 358 3 j gj| A Real j 1 p|j Thrist Quencher. J JII DEVON GID R 0 Choice Cider, Apples. I Wine of Devon. J f r W*£lGN Cip 1 Bottled by I Eraser Neave, Ltd. I Aerated Water Specialisls. I I I Liquidation And Clearance Sale. cj A Rare Chance For
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  • 1899 4 The Two Secrets Of His Influence. A correspondent lately in India writes in "The New Statesman and Nation": The Congress at Karachi proved that the Mahatma has a hold, both on the Congress Party and upon outside opinipn, which has never been equalled since nationalism
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  • 370 4 SOME INTERESTING PROBLEMS. Mr. L. S. Cruich. B.Sc. (Eng.). Graduate 1.E.E.. in a paper he read before the London Students' Section of the Institution of Electrical Engineers recently, said: The maximum distance over which good speech could be transmitted ten years -ago was about 500 miles, but the
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    • 622 4 THE ONLY WAY TO TREAT ANAEMIA And its consequential ailments, —Pallor and Emaciation, Weakness and Depression, Indigestion and Dyspepsia. Rheumatism, Neuresthenia and Sleeplessness, Backaches and Pains in Loins. Dizziness. Fainting Fits. Women's Ailments. —is to set to work to purify and enrich the blood. How can this be best accomplished
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    • 14 4 I AT) j v >* Representative: ROBERT BLAU (Malaya), Hongkong Bank Chambers Singapore. Phone 4711.
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  • 232 5 Tht- foDomifef is the health bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau, Singapore, for tht week ended May 30: Port Sudan 1 smallpox case and 1 death. Suakm 1 Mnallpox case and 1 death. Baghdad 13 plague cases and 3 deaths as igainst 4
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  • 451 5 SINGAPORE, JUNE 5. MEAT. Beef steak (round) kati 48 Beef stew or curry kati 45 Pork, lean kati 50 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 40 Mutton Indian lb. 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl kati 55 Hens (Locally reared) kati 55 Ducks each 70 Pigeons, domestic
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  • 1565 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. ISSUED BI riASU CO.. EXCHANGE AMD STOCK UOUIL Singapore, June 8, 10 a.m. Issue Year CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Value. EotiB Buyers, Seller*. £1.0.0 Asam Kumbang Tin Dec 31 £0.18.0 Q. 1.6 cd 1.0.0 Austral Malay l 018.6 l. o.o 0.5.0 Ayer Hitam Tin June 30 o.n.o 0.12.0
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    • 399 5 LUCKY FELLOW! Lucky fiddlesticks I He got the business through Advertising—in the "Malaya Tribune." ai course AUCTION SALE CHEONG KOON SENG CO. MORTGAGEES* SALE OF VALUABLE SINGAPORE TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng <fc Co.'s Saleroom, No 30, Chulia Street. OS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, AT 2.30 P.M.
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    • 51 5 1.. Try the Powerful S LOUDSPEAKER SPECIAL mimmW mkmwkrL \mY%m\Wm an< v volume. nJ *Blf It improves the production of any gramophone f)j ffl I Iff I L,y its DBe rd I A^H^^^^^RSw State what gramophone is PRICE $7 00 EACH NETT I yick wah hing, I WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLERS
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    • 125 5 The People's Paper. THE "MALAYA TRIBUNE," of course! I SOUNDEST lilt AND ONLY NEWS 5 CENTS DAILY. V,EWS t Its Circulation is Continually ncreasing—that is Clear Proof of its Sustained Popularity. Be sure you get it regularly by becoming a Subscriber. The Subscription Form below may be used. D-ite 1931,
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 208 5 DIARY OF EVENTS. TO-DAY JUNE 8. —2.50 a.m.. 4.39 p.m. League: RAF. v. Glosters (Div 1), a* Singapore Championship, S.C.C. TO-MORROW, JUNE 9. —5.14 a.m., 6.16 p.m. Singapore Psychological Association, Hotel. 6.15 p.m league: S.C.C. v. Malays (Div. 1), Warders v. Vehicles (Div. 2), MP.H. v. M C.U. (Div. 2),
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    • 227 6 1 TO-NIGHT'S your LAST CHANCE to see s Beautiful, Talented, Captivating Cj 1 MARILYN MILLER J First National's brilliant Musical Comedy S "SALLY" g Florenz Ziegfeld's famous Broadway success that ran for jg X over a year in New York. cj Don t Miss Seeing the Beautiful Butterfly Ballet in
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    • 198 6 Amusements. asagasssasEsasasasasasasa^^ I 6.15 To-night 9.15. I 3 The year's most sumptuous talkie! g cj g jj Cecil B. de Mille's most amazing, lavish, 8 I and SPECTACULAR PRODUCTION I j Reginald DENNY 1 KAY JOHNSON, LILIAN ROTH I MADAM SATAN I A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Super 3 MUSICAL PRODUCTION. 1 THURSDAY.
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    • 244 6 I 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.1 ~> I I f Ken a I 1 Maynard I IN HIS L4TEST WESTERN THRILLER SPECIALLY I SECURED FOR MARLBORO.' "Song of the! Caballero." i I i I TO-MORROW J "The Cat Creeps, j I Ad Extraordinary 'PHONE S7OS. r\y~, r c 1 ■■m Iwo .best
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  • 273 7 SHIPPING NEWS. From England to Norway In less than a day ha; been established as a record in fast and luxurious sea travel by the "Venus," the fastest motor ship in the world, which has made a spectacular encry into the Newcastle-Bergen service. Glorious weather favoured the
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  • 674 7 Th* salvage steamer. "Reclaimer." now lying off Sunderland, is preparing for the mission of reclaiming the £1,054,000 of bullion which went down with the P. and O. liner "Eygpt" in 1922 when she sank in the Bay of Biscay off Ushant. The "Reclaimer" Is being equipped
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  • 766 7 COMMISSIONERS VISIT SECTION. ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY INTERESTED. The experimental section of the rubber roadway in Trafalgar Street was inspected by the Commissioners on Saturday morning. Mr. M. B. Shelley, the Acting Colonial Secretary, was also among the number and appeared to take a very keen interest in the
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  • 215 7 ALLEGED VIOLENCE BY EX-SOLDIER. The case in which an Indian coolie named Narain Samy is alleged to have attempted to strike Mr. St. Alban Smith with an iron bar at his residence at Seletar on March 19 was heard before the District Judge iMr. O.
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  • 141 7 Singapore. June 8. Rice, Siam 1 per Koyan >2U7 Rice. Siam 2 $173 Rice. Siam 3 $157 Rice. Slam 4 $131 Rice, Saigon A-l $139 Rice, Saigon 1 $132 Rice, Saigon 2 $126 Rice. Saigon 3 $114 Rice. Rangoon 1 $118 Rice, Rangoon 2 $116 Rice, Par
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  • 317 7 Singapore. June 8. (By courtesy of H. and S. Bank.) Selling.—London 4 months' sight 2a i Jl /Sid. London 3 months' sight 2s. 3 13/16 d.. London 60 days' sight 2s. 3 25/32 d., London 30 days' sight 2s. 3%d., London demand 2s. 3 23/32 d., London T.T.
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  • 54 7 Singapore, June 8. Bayers Seller* R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 9' L 9 a Standard R.S.S. on Tender. June 9 :t 4 10 July 9"x 10 July/September 10 10' 4 October/December 10 10^ Tone of Market: —Steady. Latest Cable:—London Spot Sheet 3d. per lb.
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  • 105 7 Singapore. June 8. SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Rajula 22; Tilawa 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). Yang-Tse 18; Oder 13; Pres. Fillmore 11; Menestheus 9; BenwyVis 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). Marudu 30; H.M.S. Iroquois 35: City of Winnipeg 37. Empire Dock
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  • 118 7 LYALL AND EVATT'S REPORT. June 8, noon Markets are very sticky and business extremely difficult to connec*. Rubber is easier and tin steady, but practically unchanged. Rubbers: No business is reported in rubber Tins: The favourite counters continue steady but few transactions have been possible. Penawats remain
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  • 310 7 June 8, 11 a.m. RUBBER. London.—3 l/16d. (unchanged). 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 35 —40 cents, Bukit Jelotongs 20—25 cents. Bukit Katils cents. Connemaras 75—85 cents. Glenealys
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  • 292 7 LUNCHEON IN HONOUR OF j PRESIDENT. There was an excellent attendance, including a number of ladies, at a luncheon given by the Society of Yorkshiremen in Malaya at the Europe Hotel, Singapore, on Saturday in honour of the President <H. E. the Hon. Mr. John Scott), prior
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  • 82 7 "Rango," the Paramount wild life film which was produced in the jungles of Sumatra, will be shown at the Capitol commencing from to-morrow. It is said to be a greater picture than "Chang" which was filmed by the same producer as the present film. Its
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  • 754 8 There are indications that the F.M.S. Government is beginning to take the unemployment problem seriously. In Selangor a committee has been formed to consider it, though it has yet to be revealed what funds and facilities will be at the service of the committee for the relief of the
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  • 346 8 Mr. Cheah Keng Hocn. travelling audi or. Audit Office. F.M.S.. has been promoted to be Accountant. Kinta Sanitary Board. The death occurred in New Zealand on May 6 of Mr. T. E. Dibbs. for ten years, 1914 —1924, on the editorial staff of the Pinang Gazette.'' He left Penang to
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  • 45 8 The "Malaya Tribune" has arranged to leceive '*s "Lcndon Let'.er" and "Malayans at Heme" b" Air Mail and will publish to-morrow •Malayans at Home'O and on Wednesday London Letter") the first of th'se series to be accelerated in that manner.
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  • 169 8 Two Crucial Months Ahead. Unemployment in the F.M.S. is expected to reach a crucial stage during July and August. This month tin mining concerns will receive their Quota certificates, and if the amount of output apportioned to them for the present period has been produced they
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  • 226 8 FOREIGN VISITORS WATCH THE CEREMONY. British Official. Rugby. June 7. The annual ceremony of the trooping of the colours took place in bright sunshine on the Horse Guards' Parade ground this morning. Immense crowds assembled to witness the picturesque ceremony, which was also watched by the
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  • 32 8 The Dutch air mail which closed in Singapore on May 28 was delivered in Amsterdam on June 5 and in London on June 6. nine days later.
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  • 40 8 (To the Editor, 'Malaya Tribune.") Sir —With reference to my letter of May 23 I regret to inform ycu that up to the present Distressed' has not communicated with me. Yours, etc.. NOEL L. CLARKE. Singapore, ,'une 8.
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  • 31 8 From China and Japan by the Sumatra Maru due at Singapore to-morrow. A mail from Batavia and Palembang by aero Plane is expected at Singapore at 1.30 pm to-morrow.
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  • 558 8 (BY "LOOKER-OS The genial O. A. G. is of happiest men in Malay; 1 lhfc On Saturday week he n from it all for a spell. Sir Cecil is due hack m end. His ruminations as to what is awaiting h phardly be very cheering. There's a
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  • 22 8 LATEST QUOTATION I RUBBER. Lmd( n:—3d. New York:— cens (Gold Sirgapcrt:—cents TIN. I' nd( n:—No price. Singapore:—$50.75. (100 uin
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 306 8 DAILY RADIO LIST. Radio-Saigon (49.05 metres > 6.30 p.m. Annamite music. 9.15 pm. concert by the station orchestra, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer: "Miss Robinson." Varney; Sonata for piano (Chopin), played by Alix Andre Soyer; Fantasy on "Tumultuous Passion." Messager; Valse Interval. Waldtenfel: violin solo. "In The Night"
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  • 943 9 England 's Fourth 'Quake This Year. GERMAN STATESMEN IN LONDON. FRENCH ANXIETY ALLAYED. SO ACTION WITHOUT CONSULTATION. yj H FACING COMPLETE BREAKDOWN? British Official. Later. official communique at the conof the Anglo-German conversaMM4 by the Foreign Office, states Liv- difficult economic position in „v was discussed. The Britishers i,i out
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  • 334 9 U.S. Officer To Supply Data. Reuter. Washington. June 6. Following President Hoover's intimation that the United States Government would not object to an informal silver conference, the State Department officials declare their readiness to furnish it with all the valuable data recently gathered. Mr. Smoot adheres
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  • 82 9 HANDED OVER TO SIAMESE AUTHORITIES. British Official. Rugby. June 7. The memorial bridg at Bangkok, built by the well-known British Engineering firm, Messrs. Dorman Long, at a cost of nearly £300.000. has been formally handed over to the Siamese authorities, after all tests had been satisfactorily
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  • 87 9 ATTEMPT TO RECOVER LOST TREASURE. Reuter. New York. June 7. A party of businessmen, according to the ••New York Times." is arranging for tht salvage of the wreck of the Spanish steamer "Principe de Asturias." which foundered ~n the rocky coast of Brazil in 1915 while fleeing
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  • 67 9 Reuter. Que bee. June 7. The Premier, Mr. Bennett, has confirm :d that the .Imperial Economic Conference, arranged to be held at Ottawa In August, will ba postponed mainly owing to the pending elections in Australia and New Zealand. The date for the renewal of the conf3rcnce
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  • 28 9 Reuter. Chicago. June 0. AI Capone has b en released on 550.000 bail. —Reuter. lAI Capone was arrested for non-payment cf income tax. I.
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  • 22 9 CORRESPONDENCE, en page 2. TOPICS OF TO-DAY, on page 8. SPFCIAL REPORT of Malaya Cup football match, en page 10.
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  • 196 9 Opposition To Labour Unions Resented. Reuter. Geneva, June 6. A protest against opposition from foreign capitalists to labour unions in China was made by the Chinese workers' delegate. Mr. Yung You Yen, speaking at the International Labour Conference debate on unemployment. He said that unless foreign
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  • 99 9 CHINESE NEWSPAPER IN AFRICA. Reuter. Johannesburg. June *>. The first Chinese newspaper to be printed in Africa made its appearance to-day. under the title of "Chiao Sheng Pao" ("Voice of the People.") It i r printed on a single sheet ..nd will appear tnree times weekly.
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  • 82 9 UNCONFIRMED REPORTS IN JAPAN Reuter. «J r\■ /in. Tokyo. June 7. For the purpose of making good the decrease in defensive power under the proposed reduction of numerical strength of the Army, the military authorities are reported to be contemplating increasing the present eight air reg.ments
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  • 97 9 WARM WELCOME BY THE CROWD. Reuter. Lordon. June 6. A fleet of silver monoplanes, similar to tht one in which he flew to Austra ia. greeted Mr. C. W. A. Scott when he arrived at Brooklands aerodrome at the completion of his recoid flight to watch the
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  • 63 9 INTESTINAL TROUBLE AND FEVER. Reuter. London. June 7 A bulletin states that Princess Marie Louise is sufTer:ng from microbe infection of an intestine, and fever. She is in no pain and he strength is well ma ntauied. Later. A further bulletin states that Fr n-s I/a Louise
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  • 16 9 Reuter. Warsaw. June 7. Mrs. Edwin Montagu arrived by a»r from Moscow—Reuter.
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  • 1038 9 EARTH TREMORS IN ENGLAND. WOMAN FLUNG OUT OF BED. FEARS FOR SAFETY OF ST. PAUL S. Reuter. Severe earthquake tremors were felt in various parts of England early yesterday morning, but fortunately there was no damage and ncbody was hurt. The shocks are believed to be
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  • 1608 10 Sports Pastimes. ASSN. FOOTBALL. MALAYA CUP THRILLS. NEGRI GIVE SINGAPORE A FRIGHT. RECOVERY IN LAST TWENTY MINUTES. (Special Report By Reynard. Negri Sembilan are no longer "easy meat" for Singapore. It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Southern Settlement to beat them in the Malaya Cup contests. Last season Singapore,
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  • 101 10 In their Malaya Cup match yesterday Perak beat Kedah at Alor Star by five goals to one. The losers never gave up trying but only scored when Schular moved from wing -half to centrehall in the closing stages. Tuckfee, the Perak centre-half, broke up all attacks and
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  • 140 10 MOTOR RACING. British Official. Rugby, June 8. After a magnificent race in alternating sunshine, a thunderstorm and steady Irish drizzles, Sir Henry Birkin on-a new straigt eight "Alfa Romeo" won the Eireann Cup and only just failed to win the Irish International Grand Prix as well,
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  • 33 10 French Army Team Coming? It has been practically decided to send an army team from French Indio-China to Malaya to play three or four matches here in the coming rugby season.
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  • 33 10 DATES PLAYERS. Lawn Tennis. An Ex-Services American tournament will be held on June 20 and 21. Partners will be drawn for—entrance fee $1. Entry stating handicap should be sent as soon as possible.
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  • 71 10 A re-union dinner and dance will be held on July 1, (anniversary of the battle of Somme) at Raffles Hotel for Ex-Service men and lady friends. By kind permission of Lt. Col. A. F. Chapman, the band of the 1st. Battalion. The Gloucestershire Regiment, will play selections during dinner. Tickets
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  • 115 10 Violent Controversy Over Tactics At Sheffield. CRICKET. CHANGE IN SCORING POINTS CONTEMPLATED? London, June 7. There is violent controversy in cricket circles concerning the incident at Sheffield, where both Yorkshire and Gloucestershire declared in the first innings after being allowed to make four off the first ball.
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  • 50 10 IN TEST AGAINST NEW ZEALAND. London, June 7. D. R. Jardine will probably captain England's Test team.— "S.F.P." Service. Jardine is the Surrey amateur and is 30 years old. The Test referred to is that against ihe New Zealanders at Lord's commencing on the 27th inst.
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  • 212 10 MERCHANTS BEAT P.S. AND L Merchants beat P.S. and L. in the S.C.C. tournament game played on the Padang on Friday and Saturday Detailed scores: P.S. AND L.: W. R. Haxworth b Jarvis 12, J. E. Jeans lbw. b Ashworth 4. F R. Vine b Glasgow 2. C.
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  • 198 10 ANOTHER LEIJSSIUS CENTURY The match at the S RC. on Saturday between the Club and the Glosters was drawn. Scores: S.R.C.: C. A. de Vries, st. Tarrant, b Hardman 1, D. d'Cotta b Hardman 4. H. N. Balhetichet c Broady b Hardman 0, P. d'Almeida b Hardman
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  • 183 10 The S.R.C. beat the R.A.F. yesterday by 22 runs. Scores: R. A. F. Humphries lbw. b. Stewart 0. Hallert b Bogaars 3," Thompson c Bogaars b Stewart 7. Cockle b Leijssius 15. Croome b Leijssius 1, Ayling c Leijssius b Stewart 0. Niblett b Sullivan 5. Dykes
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  • 194 10 The St. Joseph's Institution beat the S.C.R.C. on Saturday on the S.C.R.C. ground by 45 rouns. Scores: S.C.R.C: Kong Leong b Ess 4. Thian Teck b Ess 0: Evan Wong b Ess 36, R. Tan b Ess 0. Teck Ec b Ess 0. Siow Hin b Fernandez
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  • 211 10 Etceteras beat the V.M.C.A. on Saturday at Anson Road by 2 wkts and 55 runs. Scores: V.M.C.A.: Lyne b Maxwell 4; Hudson b Rolfe 8: Pillai l.b.w. b Ponsford 2: Ridley c Walling b Perkins 11; Cassiechetty b Ponsford 6: Brouard c Ponsford b Perkins 9; Harvey
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  • 637 10 LAWN TENNIS. JAPANESE SUCCESSFUL IN FIRST ROUND The first round of the Singapore lawn tennlr championship at the Ladieo' L.T.C in Bia* Ba*ah Road yesterday produced some very interesting tennis. Judging by the results the Japanese are going to make a very strong bid for the honours this
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  • 37 10 IN ANNUAL INTER-VARSITY CONTEST. Reuter. London. June 7. Cambridge bea t Oxford in the inter-Varsity tennis lit Oxford to-day by 14 matches to two. The remaining five doubles were not played owing to rain.—Reuter.
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  • 212 10 GOLF. FIRST ROUND RESULTS. First round results in the Singapore Island championship, played at Keppel G.C. yesterday were as follows: L. D. Hardie beat E. C. Van der Beck 6 and 4. R. Renton beat S. I. M. Ibrahim at the 20th, M. M. Paterson beat W. Eldred
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  • 78 10 HUDSON COMPLETES BRITISH TEAM. London. June 6. The inclusion of Bert Hudson of Chigwell, Essex, completes the British Ryder Cup team. Hudson finished 28th in yesterday's open golf championship. The British team to play against the Americans at Columbus. Ohio, on June 26 and 27 will therefore
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  • 55 10 MISS WILSON'S FINE START. London, June 7. Miss Enid Wilson's play in gaining the lead, with 75, in the qualifying round of the Women's championship at Port Mar nock, was j.cially brilliant in view cf .n? weithei, which wa; mixture of thunder, rain and wind. Scous of less
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  • 74 10 The final for the above Cup at the Keppel Golf Club resulted in a win for Mrs. R. E. Earle against Mrs. P. Wilson 4 and 3. The June monthly medal will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, and the Ladies'
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  • 548 10 Horse Destroyed After Accident. THE TURF. {From Our Own Correspondent.) jrmi* Lumpur. June 6. The weather was fine for the opening day of Selangor summer meeting bat it rained almost all the morning and the going was soft. There was a fair attendance. During the racing Toulon
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  • 288 10 MESSRS. BALWANT SINGH AND PRITHVI CHAND FETED. A very successful "At Home" was held by the Indian Association at the Adelphi Hotel Roof Garden on Saturday afternoon in honour of Messrs. Balwant Singh Judge and Prithvi Chand, on whom were recently conferred the coveted Indian titles of
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  • 172 10 Chiang To Lead rtny Against Reds. Nankins; Junf It is semi-officially stated t discussions between the Foreign \i rali r C. T. Wang and Sir Miles l.- the past few we?ks havi progress, and have now reach -j,'.' where it is considered desirab!results to th-
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  • 116 10 PROPOSAL TO INSTITUTE NATIONAL PARK The Commission which has b -n inquiry into the Preservation of the Wild Malaya has completed its work 01 uom evidence. The Commissioner. Mr T R Hubtaffc. leaves Kuala Lipis in a few days for the Uiu lembeling. and is going through
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  • 118 10 A Hylam youth was drowned «i> swimming in the harbour yesterday moraaf The deceased was employed on board k Gemas," belonging to the Straits Steamsfcp 00.. which arrived here yesterday moran* from Batu Pahat. The boy was seen lurnpna from the ship to enjoy a
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  • 84 10 Mr. A. T. Harris, of the Prisons Departmer. was severely injured when his motor-car overturned in Japan Street on Saturday afternoon The ambulance was promptly on the spot aac found Mr. Harris lying unconscious severe head injuries. His left ear l and there was a big
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  • 123 10 A European lady. Mrs. L. Duherg. WM complainant before the Second Magistrate (Mr. G. E. Clayton) this morning in a case la which a Chinese, Neo Bah Te. wm mm If have snatched her handbag which empty. Giving evidence. Mrs. Dulverg saic I» she was seated in
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  • 21 10 Donations previously acknowledged. Refunds previously cmi" Ex-Services Association of Ma Kampcng Kuantan Club R. Boyd <m Tn- 540.651^
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  • 75 10 m Mob** On Sunday at a general m g medan Starlight Cricket C were elected office-bearers: P: bakar bin Abduhraman Alju: Osman bin Mohamed. Vice-P: Sheriff bin Khyer IfoUame Mchamed Sah bin Haji On. Osman bin Haji Ismail Baroocha, Foreman member supt. funeral and tnarri bin Haji
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  • 24 10 In the opinion of untitled head, Englishmen are Englishman," he is quoted write a letter without feai in case there is an Irish it."
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  • 503 11 SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT INTERVENE? Ito■ s Section 70 of Ordinance il) has been put into operation an innocent tenant's discomtbe "Malacca Guardian." How re may be, we do not know, the case are stated clearly and I which appears to-day in nee column. 0" .ntemporanes m Singapore,
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  • 117 11 YESTERDAYS CHANGE AT THE ALHAMBRA. "Madame Satan," the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production which began a season at the Alhambra yesterday, creates conflicting impressions. One realises that one has been entertained, but there is a lack of solidity as the result of a rather threadbare plot. There are many gorgeous scenes,
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 82 11 ANNOUNCING 15% REDUCTION 8 IN THE PRICE OF ROYAL EDISWAN 1 LAMPS. j Casfilled, High Voltage, 40, 60, 75 100 Watts. CLfcAR—HALF FROSTED —PEARL. B Sole Agents: J/j I McALISTER CO., LTD. Singapore Chinese Mandarin School. laa will be opened on the 6th June, conducted by Mr T T. Huang,
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    • 203 11 New World Cabaret. Dancing Every Night. Excellent Music PLAYED BY OUR Excellent Orchestra. NOTE:—Gate admission 10 cents every night including Saturday. j NEW SHIPMENT jsJ f'LUDWIG'' I I JAZZ ;Pf I 1 outfits, /k fe. JLjHf I 1 in Different Styles. I CASH OR INSTALMENI n LI'DWIG JAZZ PARTS. Q
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    • 425 11 I Apex I I AND I IH. M. V. Records. I I F>om "Call Of The Flesh" ffi Looely f I From "Sally" S If I'm Dreaming (Don t WakeJMe Too Soon) I S Look For The Silver Lining I Sall y I I Wild Rose S "Madam Satan" a
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  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 286 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS. Programme of Drills, up to and for weekending June 14, 1931: TO-DAY, JUNE 8. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, 5 and 6 Pins. "B" Coy., 30 yards Range. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, 11 Pin. "C" (Scottish) Coy., Light Automatic Class. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, "D" (Eurasian) Coy., Lewis Gunners Parade. 6.30 p.m.—Drill
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  • 757 12 GRAVE SITUATION IN PERAK. THE UNEMPLOYMENT MENACE. The "Times of Malaya" is gradually acquiring the views, regarding the Tin Quota Scheme, which have been consistently expressed in the "Malaya Tribune," especially in respect of the serious menace of unemployment. Commenting on the additional cut in the quota,
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  • 279 12 A FAREWELL FUNCTION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. June 1. The Malacca Rest House was the scene of a pretty function last Saturday when the members of the Malacca Ind an Club entertained Mr. A. S. Reddi. who ir. shortly leaving Malacca on retirement. The large number of
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  • 33 12 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 for $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs 157 for $100.
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  • 105 12 BLESSING OF NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Labuan. May 30. The efforts of the ima'l catholic population of Labuan. who carted subscribing towards the erection of a new church, were amply rewarded when they assisted at the blessing of the building by Rev. Mons. Wachter. Prefect
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 606 12 I BUKIT TIMAH PORK I I S Ls unequalled for sweetness, quality g Cj and tenderness. All pigs are reared Cj from stock specially imported from j| S England; most of the feed is imported Q from Home supplemented by grass 8 S grown on our own farm; and fresh
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    • 907 12 UNBREAKABLE HIT OF THE WEEK. "DURIUM RECORDS." No. 1127 Lonesome Lover. No. 1045 Sing You Sinners. No. 1083 Swingin' in a Hammock. No. 1074 Ro Ro Rollin' Along. No. 1076 Cheer Up Good Times Are Coming No. 1080 Singing a Song to the Stars. No. 1063 Song of the Dawn.
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 265 12 MAILS CLOSE. TO-DAY, JUNE 8. P. Dickson. Lumut and Teluk Anson (Selangor) 3 p.m. Muar (Rahman) 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Penang (Kinta) 3 p.m. Malacca (Medusa) 3 p.m. China, Hainam, Japan, Korea, Formosa. East Siberia, Western Canada and Western States of U.S.A. (Oder) 3 p.m. Belawan, Ceylon U.S.A. (Silver
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  • 1459 13 A MOVE FOR BOLD ACTION. RAPPROCHEMENT WITH THE INDIAN. The following article from the pen of a 'Young European"' is published in the "Times of India": What is the English resident in Bombay going to do? He is one of the most privileged Englishmen of our time.
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  • 85 13 ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (S.S.). LTD. Red Shell Motor Spirit ex pump and/or ex 4 gall, drum per British Imperial gallon 0.71 Yellow Shell Motor Spirit per 4 gall, tin $2 98 Shell Aviation Spirit ex 4 gall, drum per British Imperial gallon 0.90 STANDARD OIL CO., OF NEW
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 227 13 I CRUSADER FENCING. I g (Specially Gtlvanised After Manufacture). }Q Orhe Expensive and Most <dmf\\m\\.VKnectwe Unclimbable Fencing f mmfl obtainable. I B^llll ,(j by Public Works < I Ij) rtments, Municipalities, < A wLsl TTg >ntractors, etc., etc. (v A B&B kICIN^S NoliriU-d —No Obligation. C) S I,v .KERING DEPARTMENT
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    • 121 13 £SHSHSESHS2SHSHS7iS2SESSSHSES2£rSSSS^ I DON'T MISS j I The Opportunity of Visiting at I I Wassiamulls jjj «i When They Are Offering You r I SLUMP PRICES MB r^-— I I Suitable For The Present Slump j WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., j I 56 57, HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 7144. KEEP YOUR THROAT HEALTHY
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  • 541 14 Sports Pastimes. RUGBY FOOTBALL. LAWS OF THE GAME. I South Africa Fall Into Line. One of the most important happenings in the history of Rugby Football occurred at Capetown on March 28 when the South African Rugby Union decided to fall into line with the four Homes Unions regarding the
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  • 463 14 BOXING. One of the greatest problems of boxing is the limited number of heavy-weight fighters, writes John Fearless in "Athletic News." Throughout tho world there are less than a dczen heavy-weights who can be regarded as decent boxers, yet there is a fortune waiting for a
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  • 418 14 THE TURF. HORSES PURCHASED IN AUSTRALIA. Below will be found the list of yearlings purchased for the Singapore Club at the Melbourne and Sydney yearling sales in March and April. These yearlings will be paddocked at Nagambie, Victoria, where they will remain until shipment to Singapore, which
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  • 599 14 LAWN TENNIS. Everything points to a great tennis revival during the coming season, writes Sir F. Gordon Lowe. Bart, in "Athletic News." The usual international entry at Wimbledon is assured, and public interest promises to be as great as ever. The absence of Mrs. Wills-Moody from the
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 569 14 MODERN TRANSPORT. AFTER THE OVERSEAS MARKETS. Over 400 leading transport users and commercial vehicle traders visited the Commer Works, Luton, the other day, and inspected the modern production methods which have been introduced to cope with greatly increased home ana -export demands. Before lunch the guests inspected about forty chassis
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    • 341 14 The GREATER Q HUDSON O Eliminates Fatigue in Driving Stay behind the wheel of a Hudson mile after mile—hour after hour —and you will observe a complete absence of driving strain—just comfortable, easy riding. The Greater Hudson Eight provides a combination of motor smoothneso, easy handling and roominess that takes
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    • 96 14 I CHOCOLAX I (THE FRIENDLY LAXATIVE) ti A palatable preparation in tah'et form flavoured with S chocolate, making it especially adapted for women md M children, though equally good for men. Cbocokx j S acts gently, promptly and thoroughly without causing 3 pain or disturbing the natural functions. I OBTAINABLE
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 418 15 ITEAMER SAILINGS. D &0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. incorporated in England.) iii, PASSENGER CARGO m SERVICES. LAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM S GATION CO.. LONDON AND AR LAST MAIL SERVICE. er Contract with His Majesty's Government.) rrWARD FROM LONDON. Fcr China and Japan. Due Tonnage. Singapore 1931. 16.697 June 13
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    • 604 15 STEAMER SAILINGS THE LINE (Japan Mail) TO LONDON. Naplea, Marseilles, London, Antwerp. Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Ball S KOTORI MARU 10.000 June 18 19 9 X ASH IMA MARU 10,000 July 2 3 YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 July 15 16 HAKONE MARU 10,500 July 29 30 SUWA MARU 10,700
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    • 483 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. ttg NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. ti*TVlw (Incorporated tn Germany./ The undernoted are the Company's Intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. ODER for H. Kong. S'hai, Taku Dalny, T'tau and Kobe June 8 9 SCHLESIEN for Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji and Hankow June 11 SAARBRUCKEN for Manila, Hong Kong, S'hai. Taku, Dalny T'tau June
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    • 262 15 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH ttirWl BRITISH vV iK)m lr 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 No. 3,
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    • 545 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.
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    • 539 15 BANKS. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: MEYER CHAMBERS, SINGAPORE. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD BRANCH. In order to provide better facilities to customers, business houses and residents in the North Division of the Town this Bank wiH shortly open a Branch in North Bridge Road near its junction with Middle
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 616 16 J M?a mis mmUm^ 1 119, North Bridge Road, Singapore. annual" sale NOW ON CREPE SOLE TENNIS SHOES 4m\\ Size 31 to 35 OS.centS pair 36 to 43 7Q Stylish. Durable Most Comfortable in Wear. THE PEOPLE'S PAPER: INDEPENDENT AND PROGRESSIVE TO LET. TO LET—IBS, Tank Road. Immediate entry. Apply
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    • 622 16 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. ASSETS ASSURANCES #N FORCE. *****,733,000. 052,863,701,000. 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. START THIS
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    • 389 16 _SITUATION VACANT. WANTED —By shipping firm experienced stenodactylo, knowledge of French and German a recommendation. Only qualified applicants need apply to Box No. 350 c o Malaya Tribune. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. On sale at the following depots SINGAPORE. The Federal Rubber Stamp Co.. 32, Raffles Place. A. Habib Mohamed, 88,
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    • 867 16 EDUCATIONAL? Lessons given in Music, Drawing and Painting, English and Primary school subjects. Terms moderate, by experienced certificated teacher. Apply Mrs. Matthews, "Hillside," 180, Upper Serangoon Road. FAR EASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL B. SHORT STREET. (A Government Registered School). (For Boy* and Girls/. The only Institution of its kind ln Singapore.
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    • 527 16 WAI SON HOTEL"" Thone *****. 204-A, Pasir Panjan- R oad and at WAI SON GARDEN Thone 4594, 65, Reformat or K oa( j L Birds' Nests Chicken Soup. 4. Kilit p 2. Shark Fins with Crabs. 5 Stew> m Him 3. Fried Spotted Fish. 6 p r j od $2.00
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