The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 January 1930
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Title Section13 1930-01-01 1 The Singapore Free Press llUkl) SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1930. NO. 2,21213 words
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Article209 1930-01-01 1 laking of India's Dry Bones 1 Katong Controversy 1 Comment 2 Problemf 2 II i II K> TO THK KDITOR. Malayan Indian Community 5 POLICI IND (Ol RT NEWS. Tangle 9 m Court 9 Public Services vs. S. lohore 5 Ferak \s. N. Sembilan 5 Spore Pcilie c vs.209 words
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Article111 1930-01-01 1 ben t* 'Singapore Pree Press" returnin p Europe to the Straits by any of tht 1 mail lines, are invited to send tothe Manager the' name of their steamer and nt arrival m Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of call. Subscription to the111 words
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Article201 1930-01-01 1 December 31. ons 191.35 Qambh r 9.50 67 Pepp* r Bla* k 42 5.50 Pearl s.^o Small 8.25 mdried 9.50 Anam No. 2 250 Rice Lang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New i 8.30 Mam old No. 1. 330 Rangoon Binian 260 Rice. Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, S:um Broken201 words
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Article125 1930-01-01 1 The marriagr took place at the Presbyterian Church on Monday December 30th. of Mr. David .Sutherland. Chief Officer of the Kedah Uld Miss Agnes Mary Bissett of Peterhead. Aberdeenshire who arrived by the P. and O. •Mantua. The Rev. Stephen Band officiated. The bride, who was given away125 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article122 1930-01-01 1 WINTER. On December 30th, at the Matcrnitv f-ospitnl. Singapore, to mabel. wife oi Harold i rningham Winter, daughter. Both well. ILT >HI A European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur o.i December to Mr. and Mr,, w. p. Plight daughter. IfACKBIZia On December 23rd pore to the wife of Lieut Colonel j122 words
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Article24 1930-01-01 1 SWITHINHANK HARRINGTON.- On Doc. 24th. at St. Andrew'! I Iral, Singapore, the lav. j' v. WesUak* oUciattng, Waltei Bwithinbank, to Busy Ifelita Harrington.24 words
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Article398 1930-01-01 1 The last mail from Home Wltll dates up to December sth. arrived by the P. and O. Mantua on Sunday. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Friday. At the annual meeting of Messrs. Wearne Bros. Ltd., (lie Chairma aid thai the trying period re.. 'red398 words
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Article219 1930-01-01 1 December 31. SELLING. London months' sight 3 15 16 London months' sight 2 3 7|B London (!0 days' sight 2 3 13 16 London M days' sight 2 3 25 32 London demand 2 3 3 4 London T. T. 2 3 11.16 Lyons and Paris demand 1480219 words
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Article53 1930-01-01 1 The local Hokien Association has issued a manifesto advising the Chinese public to adopt the usage of the solar calendar from January Ist, 1930. The engagement is announced between George Buckle Crisp, of Penang, and Kathleen Joan Mullock, only daughter of the late Dr. R. W. Mullock and Mrs. Mullock,53 words
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825 1930-01-01 1 THE SHAKING OF INDIA'S DRY BONES. A good deal of discussion has been caused recently m Indian circles, m regard to the visit here of an Indian gentleman who is generally credited with being associated with a movement for the propagation of certain views m regard to some aspects of825 words
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Article849 1930-01-01 1 Dec. 28. As far as can be seen the Municipal Commissioners have made the best of what was plainly an unfortunate business by decidin:-; yesterday to grant permission for the use of the Pacific Trading Company's godown at Tanjong Katong by the Ford Company for an assembly849 words
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Article697 1930-01-01 2 Dec. 30 The earlier Press views m regard to the situation m India are not perhaps of great importance but it is difficult to see why they should be so pessimistic m tone. No one who has followed the course of events m connection with the Simon Commission,697 words
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Article846 1930-01-01 2 Dec. 31. A study of the memorandum of Government on the matter of the protest against the siting of an oil pier at Pasir Panjang, is not an encouraging occupation for the reason that it shows Government is to-day committing, m another form, that mistake of years ago846 words
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Article848 1930-01-01 2 Jan. 1 As a counterblast to the fiery speeches of the young Congress extremists at Lahore, there, come, to-day the account of the meeting of the Indian Liberals at Madras. Quite apart from the matter of the debate: s there, the news is welcome because it gives publicity848 words
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Article478 1930-01-01 3 rtayman has gone to Trengganu as oner I Lands m place of Mr. G. De> man has gone to Trengganu as of Lands m place of Mr. G. Do >..y Collections m Bangkok amount '203. (.2. the total for Siam (less J. 42) being licals 8.419.83. Mr Cedric Carver has478 words
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Article2516 1930-01-01 3 THE STORY OF A MALAY r MAGICIAN. J Perak Crimes. Some time about the year 1908. a Malacca Malay, who went by the name of Mat Malacca r and resided m a Kampong at Bota on the Perak River, became a source of dread to < his neighbours2,516 words
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Article74 1930-01-01 3 TWO PLANES REACH RANGOON. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, Dec. 24. The flight of Siamese planes to Delhi was resumed this morning. Two planes arrived at Rangoon at noon. The leader of the flight, which started on Sunday, was killed when his plane fell dov. n m74 words
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Article121 1930-01-01 3 Sitiawan Jungle Mystery, I From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Dec. 27. News to-day from Sitiawan tells of a distressing hunting tragedy. Inspector Bhagat Singh, m charge of the district police, went out after pig yesterday morning with Chinese friends. They entered the jungle and dispersed m121 words
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Article52 1930-01-01 3 Three Fires m a Week. I FREE PRESS SERVICE -COPYRIGHT! Bangkok. Dec. 24. Two rice mills were burned out early this morning. The insurance losses are over £55,000. A fire on Christmas morning did damage to the extent of £5.000. It was the third fire m52 words
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Article34 1930-01-01 3 !FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT 1 Bangkok, !>ee. 24. Owing to prevalence of foot and mouth disease m Southern Siam among buffaloes, exportation ol cattle by sea or train Is prohibiten34 words
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Article30 1930-01-01 3 ;FREE PREGo SERVICE. COPYRIGHT 1. Bangkok. Dec. 26. A party ol Bngllth carol singers collected £150 m aid of the funds of Saint Dunstan's over the holiday.30 words
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Article32 1930-01-01 3 I From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Deo. 27. Brilliant weather favoured Ipoh's Christmas and still continues but everybody seems out of town. It is therefore a quiet time.32 words
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Article54 1930-01-01 3 The following appointments are official: Mr. J. M. Hannington has been appointed a cadet m the Malayan Civil Services as has Mr. R. V. Brany. while Dr. R. V. Spink has been appointed Health Officer, F.M.S. Mr. W. H. K. Evans has been appointed Inspector of Mines F.M.S. and expects54 words
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Article115 1930-01-01 3 When charged m the District Court yesterday morning with possession of a dagger without a licence, a Japanese told His Honour (Mr. C H. G. Clarke) that the weapon was a family relic. It had been handed down to him from his father. His115 words
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Article1015 1930-01-01 4 Blankets m Demand. UNWANTED CHINESE VISITORS. r(From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Dec. 25. Another Christmas has arrived and there is every likelihood that the weather will prove to be very enjoyable, certainly the mornings are nice and cool, and a blanket at night is a real1,015 words
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Article987 1930-01-01 4 One of the chief functions of modern journalism is to counteract the public tendency to shortness of memory. There are cynics who allege that the journalist's memory is even shorter than the public's, but these should be reminded that all journalists are not writers of political987 words
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Article1238 1930-01-01 4 The decision arrived at by S.C.C. cricketers a month ago to use the larger wicket during the coming season has been followed by Penang players, who decided on Monday to make a similar experiment. The hope expressed at the Penang meeting that the larger wicket might be1,238 words
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Article601 1930-01-01 4 THE SLAUGHTER OF FOWLS. The Penang Case. (By Our Muslim Correspondent! Muslim readers of this paper may ran that sometime m October last a Muslim ing m Butterworth, Province Wei* convicted by the Police Court and (toed slaughtering a fowl for purposes of man appealed against the convictu601 words
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Article117 1930-01-01 4 J. M. Sime $ICO Wesley Church Ladies' Aid Ifl Girls' Life Brigade 10 The Right Rev. Bishop Roberts 10 Mrs. Edwin Lee 10 J. R. George 10 Mrs. J. M. Sime 10 Prinsep St. Presbyterian Sunday School 8 The Rev. V. Westlake 5 Per Mrs. Edwin Lee117 words
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Article500 1930-01-01 5 WELFARE OF MALAYAN INDIAN COMMUNITY. I„ Ihr Editor. Sir —-Colonial Administration that has ever ved some mark of dignity m its diplomatic button cannot be claimed by any power Ouch holds such domain m the East as Britsh power. This is to-day an undisputed fact amg500 words
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Article184 1930-01-01 5 Woodcutters* Deaths. Two fatal accidents during jungle tree felling arc recorded by the Malay Mail: In the first case at Jelebu Kiong Sin stated that he went out to cut timber with his father, tlu- deceased. As they were sawing a felled the saw got stuck, so witness's184 words
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Article147 1930-01-01 5 Tlie l blowing action was taken at a meeting mmittee No. 4 held on December 17th. Approved exchange with the Singapore Im>n>vement Trust of land at Alexandra Road to wovkte a site for the erection of coolie lines. Considered complaints by Mr. P. H. Millard the British American147 words
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Article58 1930-01-01 5 h dumber of guests at the "at home" JVeiJ by the Matron and staff of the General °HHtal oq Boxing Day were almost more than could accommodate. Following tea ttttber of well-known local artists under the hip of Capt. Groves contributed to a enjoyable impromptu concert, followed58 words
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Article1251 1930-01-01 5 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of Messrs Wearne Bros Ltd.. was held at 45. Orchard Road yesterday. Mr. W. C. McCall presided, supported by Messrs. J. Robertson, J. A. Clarke E W Slight, E. P. Lough, S. Q. Wong, H. J. Frewin J. C. Allan, and F.1,251 words
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Article599 1930-01-01 5 Singapore. l>ec. 23. The price of Tin shews a decline during th( past week and according to London advice* an increase m Visible Supplies at the end oi the month is anticipated. Tin share quotations have been rather on the easy side, but the volume of business599 words
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100 1930-01-01 5 Six Chinese cyclists m the persons of Messrs Teo Chai Siang, Lav Keng Cheong, Tan Yew Eng, Lee Lav Kah, Cheng Hong Ho, and Fang Kee Chiu arrived m Singapore on Monday. The party is organised by a Chinese school m Ipoh and its members100 words
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Article41 1930-01-01 5 On Saturday last there were over 400 children present at the Christmas Tree and Fancy Dress Party organised for them by the President and Committee of Selangor Club. Those youngsters enjoyed themselves to the limit of their capacity for enjoyment. M.M.41 words
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Article608 1930-01-01 5 LEVEL TOURNAMENT CONTEST. Services' Narrow Win. Public Services 9 pts.; South Johore 8 pts. There was very little either way m the tournament game between the Public Services, the leaders m the series, and South Johore, one of the keenest contestants for the Club honours, on the Padang608 words
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Article346 1930-01-01 5 Perak 11 pts: N. Sembilan 3 pts. Before a large gathermg of spectators Perak met Negri Sembilan on the Seremban Station Padang on Saturday and were victorious by 11 points (one goal and two tries) to 3 points (one try). The ground was very wet, owing346 words
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Article40 1930-01-01 6 The following was the result of the Bromhead Matthews Shield Competition this year: Taiping Company, M.S.V.R. 452 "B" (Chinese Company), M.V.C. 432 "C" Company, M.S.V.R. 427 "D" Company, P. and P.W.V.C. 423 "D" (Eurasian) Company, S.V.C. 42240 words
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Article855 1930-01-01 6 Half- Yearly Meeting. The hon'ble Mr. J. Bagnall presided over the ordWy general meeting of the Straits Tradmi Company, Limited, held m the Company's „mces Ocean Building, yesterday. Others present^ere Messrs. W. A. Fell, B. O. H. Johnson, H L X Graburn, T. Higginbottom, H. J. Smith.855 words
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Article118 1930-01-01 6 Two Chinese mining coolies named Lai Chan and Low Kwai were sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment each by the Ipoh Magistrate (Mr. R. S. Jervoise) on a charge of wrongfully confining two Chinese. The accused pleaded guilty. The Court was informed that the accused had tied one of the118 words
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Article581 1930-01-01 6 agaa The Kedah Government has reserve* 1 A ior for an air-station at Kapala n** 4 ne Star. A __-i*tant Superintendent of Mr. A. Graham- seconded for service Surveys. WMM* m johore. Mr. F. W. Wade Assistant Architect, P.W.D. Kedah, is going to Kuala Lumpur on581 words
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Article273 1930-01-01 6 Mr. Ormsby-Gore's Suggestion. In reply to a suggestion m the Times by Mr. Ormsby-Gore. former Under Secretary for the Colonies, that there should be periodic conferences of Colonial Officials and Unofficials, the committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association sent the following letter, which appeared m the273 words
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Article1123 1930-01-01 6 DAY is celebrated m all lands where believers m the Christian faith are to be found. Yet m spite of the fact that Christianity is confined almost entirely to the West it is remarkable that it should have been the 'wise men of the East' who foretold the1,123 words
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Article109 1930-01-01 6 m m S^^** m m *******************************z^wmm of rather an inquisitive nature was anxious to hear the secrets of his master's household as told by his master's horses. Accordingly hr secreted himself m the stable one Christmas Eve and as the midnight hour struck the horses began to talk. Among other109 words
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Article802 1930-01-01 6 Those of us who come here from northern lands have some difficulty m reconciling r idea of Christmas with an unchangin j,. mate. In our minds the season beloi. winter, as Cowper describes it, "King of intimate delights Fire-side enjoyments, home-born ness." Intimacy is not a802 words
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Article60 1930-01-01 6 Chinese Merchants Fined. Four of the ten Chinese business men who were charged with playing m a common gaming house m Club Street were convicted by Urn Fourth Magistrate (Mr. J. F. F. Gregg) yesterday and fined $25 each. The first accused who was charged with being60 words
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Article1160 1930-01-01 7 ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE. T ho Baby That Cri*s With message! of good wishes from High eminent i fl-data and prominent citizens of ties, the All-Malaya Indian Conns third annual session yeslorning at the Victoria Theatre Hall n Mdentship of the Hon'ble Mr H. ader, M.L.C. Amongst1,160 words
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Article487 1930-01-01 7 FIRE ON PRESIDENT VAN BUREN. Smart Work Avoids Explosion. About fifty passengers aboard the President Van Buren of the Dollar Steamship line, which was lying alongside the wharf opposite godown No. 11, experienced a thrill early yesterday morning when a fire broke out m the boiler room, spreading to a487 words
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Article1234 1930-01-01 7 OPENING OF JALAN BESAR STADIUM. Mr. Farrer Kicks Off. Malayan Chinese. .3; Malayan Asiatics. A thrilling encounter between teams representing the Malayan Chinese and the rest of the Asiatics of Malaya was witnessed by a iar tc crowd yesterday on the new Jalan Besar football stadium. The match marked1,234 words
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Article489 1930-01-01 7 GOVERNMENT SWEEP LETTER. Can the Problem be Solved The letter of the Government to the Turf Cubs on the question of lotteries and sweeps to winch reference has been made at the annual meetings of the Penang and Selangor Turf Clubs, has it ta understood, been made more489 words
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Article245 1930-01-01 7 "Singapore" Easily Defeat F.M.S. I From Our Own Correspondent. I Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 26. Singapore Police 18pts: F.M.S. Police 0. The visitors were the weightier side m the match here between Singapore and F.M.S. Police teams. Without the assistance of the Captain. MacMillan and Knight they had245 words
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Article1005 1930-01-01 8 I SEVERE TYPHOON VISITATION. Much Damage Done. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Dec. 18. Part of the Siamese peninsula was visited by a typhoon on Wednesday the llth inst. This typhoon passed Pulo Condor on the morning of the 10th and hit the Siamese coast about five1,005 words
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Article808 1930-01-01 8 Mr. M. B. Shelley Is to act as Director sS Education S.S. and F.M.S. The Kedah Government proposes to establish wireless communication between Alor Star and Langkawi. The resignation of Hon. Cadet Captain H. R. Cheeseman, Adjutant of the Cadet Corps, has been accepted. We understand808 words
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Article49 1930-01-01 8 Tender Accepted for Robinson Road Building. It is announced m the Government Gazette that the tender of Mr. S. Mclntyre ($388,000) has been accepted for the erection of a Detective Station and quarters for staff m Robinson Road. Twenty-two tenders were received, the highest being $589,000.49 words
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Article972 1930-01-01 8 I eutcquid agunt homines nostri est farrago Ltbelli. Juvenal. And so with the coming of the New Year and the near approach of those Honours which are so pleasantly associated with the Season, the Topicist is empowered to announce a most momentous change. No longer will972 words
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Article202 1930-01-01 8 VALIANT GAME IN THF rRAIN. Draw on Padang. S.C.C 3 8.8. and A.P.c. Under the worst conditions prevailing S.C.C. Padang this season the S.C.C. drew 8.8. (Borneo Co. and Bousteads) an d ape last evening, sharing the six goals scored it had been raining and was still raining when202 words
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Article353 1930-01-01 8 1 Large Attendance at Annual Tiffin. That long established Christmas institution. the Christmas Day tiffin at the Swimmin Club, took place on Wednesday to the accomi paniment of all the conviviality and enjoyment that has attended this function over a lonu period of years m353 words
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146 1930-01-01 8 Well Known Footballer. The sad news of the death, at the early age of 21, of Mr. Yeo Chiang Seng, a well-known Malayan soccer player, reached Singapore yesterday. Mr. Yeo Chiang Seng, who had not been m good health for some time past, died early146 words
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Article3087 1930-01-01 9 APPLICATION BY FORI) COMPANY APPROVED. Municipal Commission Discussion. There were present at the meeting Mr. R. j Farrer (President), Messrs. E. L. Talma. R. Tesseiisohn. J. Laycock. S. Q. Wong. See Tiong W.th. W J. Wilcoxson. H. Wolskel, J. A. Elias, J. W. Harries, E. A.3,087 words
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Article583 1930-01-01 9 WIFE'S CLAIM FOR MAINTENANCE. Asked to Leave the House. The case m which John George Grey is summoned by Lilian Grey, his wife, to answer a charge of neglecting or failing to maintain her. was resumed before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke m the First Magistrate's Court583 words
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Article230 1930-01-01 9 European m Court. Arrested m a Japanese hotel m Waterloo Street, a European was produced before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, on Saturday and asked to show cause. A woman said that she received $50 a month from the accused who also230 words
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Article126 1930-01-01 9 WEDDING SWITHINBANKHARRINGTON. The marriage took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore on Christmas Eve. the Rev. J. V. Westlake officiating, of Mr. Walter Swithinbank and Miss Susy Melita Harrington, both residing m Singapore. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Fred Critchley, wore a simple gown of white charmeuse126 words
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899 1930-01-01 10 MONDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1929. S.S. Association Protest. GOVERNMENT'S REASONS FOR ITS DECISION. In the following communication which has reached us from the Secretary of the Straits Settlements Association, it will be seen on what grounds the Government arrived at their decision m the above899 words
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Article197 1930-01-01 10 Estate and Dealers' Stocks. The following is a Census of stocks of rubber held by dealers and on estates of over 100 acres on November 30th., together with the declared production of the same estate* and certain export figures. The stocks are compiled from return by estates and197 words
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Article700 1930-01-01 10 A Step m the Right Direction. Presiding at the annual meeting of Pa jam Limited on Saturday at the Hongkong Bank Building. Mr. J. M. Sime. referring to the R.G.A. selling scheme, said: "My view of the scheme is that it will be700 words
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Article650 1930-01-01 10 ALOR GAJAH, ANNUAL MEETING. Useful CJadek Acquisition. Mr. J. IC Sime presided over the annual general meeting of Alor Gajah Rubber Estate, Limited, held m the Hongkong Bank Building yesterday. Others present were Messrs. W. E. Rayner. E. Kong Guan and Dr. E. G. Weir. In moving the adoption of650 words
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797 1930-01-01 10 Great Work Nearly Ready. AMONGST LARGEST IN THE WORLD. Now that the first portion of the new Sultan Mosque, at Kampong Glam. North Bridge Road has been completed it is noticeable that there are several distinctive and unique feature about this magnificent building which797 words
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Article172 1930-01-01 10 Mr. S. R. Burstall is to assume charge of Messrs. Caldbeck Macgregor and Co. Ltd Penang, from January 1. Mr. C. W. A. Sennett. Official Assignee. Penang, has returned from Singapore where he had been for the Christmas vacation. The wedding took place at St. George's Church. Penang. on Friday,172 words
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Article1093 1930-01-01 11 Progress of the Work. "ONE OF THE PRETTIEST IN THE WORLD." What, according to expert opinion, promises to become "one of the prettiest race courses m the world is rapidly taking form amid the of 260 acres of rubber, recently acquired by the Singapore Turf Club,1,093 words
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Article821 1930-01-01 11 Club Too Good for Soldiers. A VERY ONE-SIDED SCORING GAME. S.C.C. "A". 37 pts. .U. Services "A" 5 pts. It was hardly an "A" side that the Club tuu>ed out against the Services "A" on thc Padanfc on Saturday afternoon. There was a fair sprinkling of first821 words
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Article77 1930-01-01 11 Penang and Selangor m No-goal Draw. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Dec. 29. The inter-State hockey match between Penang and Selangor here ended m a goalless draw. Neither side was at full strength. Penang had the better territorially but the forwards were lamentably weak m the circle. McLean77 words
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Article1307 1930-01-01 11 EDUCATING A BACKWARD STATE. Great Progress Made. The report for Trengganu just issued covers the years from June 1927 to June 1929, a period partly due to the adoption of the Muhammadhan year. The revenue for the latter twelve months of the period shows a slight setback from1,307 words
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Article540 1930-01-01 11 FARRER CUP FOOTBALL FINAL. 1 Treasurer's Team Win. STIRRING FIGHT AT JALAN BESAR. Treasurer's Dept. 2; Electrical Dept. 1. A stirring game was witnessed at the new Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday when the teams representing the Treasurer's Department and the Electrical Department of the Municipality met m the final540 words
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Article141 1930-01-01 11 The results of the Singapore Chess Club's handicap American tournament Evans Gambit (accepted) to date are as follows: Players. Class. G. P. G. W. G. L. Pts. Reay 2A 15 11 4 179 Klint 2A 13 11 2 169 Peck 2B 14 6 8 131 Maschoieff 2141 words
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Article997 1930-01-01 12 NO APPEAL TO PRIVY A New Cardinal. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Dublin. Nov. 26. The right of appeal to the Privy Council hitherto enjoyed by citizens of the Irish Free State has not only been closed, but was closed with a bang, bolted and barred by the997 words
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Article1173 1930-01-01 12 AUSTRALIANS' BILLIARD SUPERIORITY. Overwhelming Scoring. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Nov. 28. Up to the present the Australian and New Zealand players m this country have proved their superiority m the billiards world. Thus Lindrum has gained his second victory over Smith, the final scores being Lindrum 28.3331,173 words
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Article625 1930-01-01 12 THE SLAUGHTER OF FOWLS. The Penang Case. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). Muslim readers of this paper may remember that sometime m October last a Muslim residing m Butterworth, Province Wellesley, was convicted by the Police Court and fined $25 for slaughtering a fowl for purposes of food. The625 words
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Article222 1930-01-01 12 Christmas Competitions. Eclectic.—83 cards were taken out and the following returned: Mixed Foursome: —14 cards were taken out and the following returned: Mrs. S. C. Campbell and C. E. Winter 40 4'- 35' L. Miss Webster and H. I. Jones 41 4H 36 1:; Mr. and Mrs.222 words
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Article1088 1930-01-01 12 When reacting a book written by Mary Webb I came across these few words which gave to me that thrill of deep pleasure which come to us all at times when we light upon a phrase or deftly turned sentence that seems to have for us some especial1,088 words
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Article26 1930-01-01 12 Mr. F. W. Palmer, V. C, of Messrs. Kyle Palmer Co. Ltd. Kuala Lumpur and Penang, arrived back m Malaya from Home leave by tht Mantua.26 words
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Article274 1930-01-01 13 rUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 192 P. A Happy Christmas Party. Among children the spirit of Christmas lingers on lor some time. The season U a OtM to them and for that reason one is much Lke another, it is all pa.t of :i t i .vous time when274 words
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Article339 1930-01-01 13 The Malay Mail m the course of a leader ..not be altogether a coincidence that the rnment of the Colony has incurred crituism for its almost ostentatious flouting of ie opinion m connection with the pro.>i oil pii r itt Pasir Panjang. This, of ifl sn339 words
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180 1930-01-01 13 Alleged Smoke Nuisance. Alleged to have disregarded nuisance notices J on them, three Chinese, proprietors of factories m Lavender Street, were brought up before the Fourth Magistrate yesterday. Owing to there being no early date available for the hearing of the cases, it being stated that180 words
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Article107 1930-01-01 13 A cable has been received by Rev. S. M. Thevathasan, M.A. of the Anglo-Chinese School, that his uncle Mr. Thevathasan Suppiah, retired Agent of the American Ceylon Mission, expired on Friday at the age of 74. The hearing of the suit by Mrs. Lilian Grey against her husband for maintenance107 words
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Article1018 1930-01-01 13 Perjury Charge Sequel. TWO MALAYS BURNT TO The papers relating to rather a remarkable case arising from a petrol fire m the Muar River, duplicating a clerk at the A. P.C. depot there have heen i übmitted to Mr. Justice McCabe Reay under the Affirmation1,018 words
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Article382 1930-01-01 13 Broke into Woman's Room. AN OFFENCE WITH NO EXCUSE. Remarking that they had no excuse whatever, the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) yesterday sentenced J. Wooten and Edward Davies, privates of the Welch Regiment, to six months rigorous imprisonment each. The accused pleaded382 words
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379 1930-01-01 13 An Exciting Adventure. That he vvas forced to drive as fast as he could by a Chinese smuggler who held a dagger against his side, was thc statement made to Mr. A. H. Wheeler, of the Preventive Service, by a motor-car driver employed at the Guan379 words
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Article84 1930-01-01 13 A VULGAR AFFAIR. To the Editor. Sir. The holiday spirit has touched even the usually erudite Topicist. To say "the hoi polloi" is sufficiently arresting, but to say "the hoi polloi has" savours of legerdemain. Can it be that the Topicist vvas trying to make c84 words
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Article67 1930-01-01 13 flange was not there when he visited the scene and though those omissions by themselves might not be a source of danger the attitude of mind they tended to produce, was. "I would add (concluded the Coroner) that from the demeanour of Mr. Harrington m giving evidence it would seem67 words
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Article144 1930-01-01 13 Mr. Tan Szu Yew, a well known Hokien Chinese m Singapore, died at his residence on December 25th at the age of 58. He leaves three children. Mr. Tan was appointed a member of local Poh Leong Kok Committee m 1923 and further nominated a Justice of the Peace m144 words
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Article899 1930-01-01 13 An Uncertain Future. The annual general meeting of Pulo Bulang Rubber and Produce Company, Limited, was held yesterday m the Chartered Bank Chambers, Mr. G. A. Potts presiding and others present being Messrs. E. S. Manasseh. A. W. Brisk. C. Decker. A de Baugh Thomas, A.899 words
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Article241 1930-01-01 14 Bangkok Changes. Mt. E. J. How ley has left Bangkok for Singapore en route for home, states the Bangkok Times. lie goes on leave, and about the mlddl ol next year will take over the London agency of Fraser aiui Neave Ltd. from Mr Alex Proctor,241 words
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Article82 1930-01-01 14 Mr. M. C. Chill's Collapse. TRAGEDY AFTER WEDDING RECEPTION. From Our Own Correspondent. I Penang, Dee. SO. A distressing tragedy occurred m Penang on Saturday night. Mr. Montague Cecih Chill, arts master at Bukit Zaharah School. Johore Bahru, was best man at a wedding on Saturday82 words
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178 1930-01-01 14 Ut. Joseph's Church Hong Kong, was the scene of an interesting wedding on Dec. 21, when Miss Florence Banks, 8.A., of Raffles Girls' School. Singapore, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Banks of Holme Slack Farm. Preston. Lanes., was married to Mr.178 words
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Article363 1930-01-01 14 Kuala Lumpur. Dee. IS. The Sea Belle 11. with His Excellency and Mis. Scott on board, arrived at Port Swettenham. They were met on arrival by the District Officer. Klang. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes. MCS. Commander Bucknell and Captain Blair, and afterwards motored to Government House. Kuala363 words
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Article498 1930-01-01 14 Club Trophy Races. KATHLEEN COLUMBINE WINNERS. Although the weather vvas fine on Sunday, the wind was light and fluky blowing first from the Eastward and later, after nearly petering out altogether it came m from the South. The "A" class had a turn out of five boats498 words
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Article473 1930-01-01 14 Singapore, Dee. Sl. The price of Tin shews a small decline during the past week and the market appears tc be still suffering from the uncertainty with regard to the various schemes suggested for the curtailment of output. Despite the present dullness, however. London advices seem more473 words
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Article1019 1930-01-01 14 SERVICES' BIG WIN. Depleted Johore Side's Good Show. U. Services 27 pts.; Johore 3 pts. Quite a good game vvas the outcome of the Malaya Cup Rugby fixture on the Stadium yesterday evening between the United Services and Johore. The visitors were not by any means at1,019 words
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Article590 1930-01-01 14 INTER-STATE RUGBY. Scott Scores Another (.reat Try. At Seremban on Saturday. Selangor had no* much difficulty m defeating Negri Sembilan v the return State match by three coals and a try (18 points) to a try (3 points*, a far pt margin than was to be590 words
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Article172 1930-01-01 14 Perak Chinese Miners' Move. [From Our Own Correspondent. I Ipoh. Dec. :i On the eve of the New Year the minnm and planting communities are busily discussing the six-day week and there is reason to believe that many big groups have already decided to put172 words
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Article67 1930-01-01 14 The seasonal greeting cables handled at Singapore this year were very numerous and up to the end of Boxing Day had reached the total of 20,839 This figure includes message > which passed Singapore to and from Australia Straits Settlements. China and Philippines. The Straits cables alone numbered67 words
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Article41 1930-01-01 14 An offertory box at a Tamil Mission m Teluk Ayer Street was rifled during the week-end. It is not known how much was taken as lbs box had not been opened for two or three years41 words
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Article6103 1930-01-01 15 [Reuters Service.l London, Dec. 24. debate on the Singapore Naval Base place to-day. Conservative contention was that Japan ted as far from Singapore as America I.ngland and therefore the base a menace to Japan. The Liberal was the base could only be a prolinst the Japanese, yet m the6,103 words
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Article383 1930-01-01 16 SOME TELL-TALE FIGURES. A Reply From the Bankruptcy Office. During the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners last week reference was made to the existence, real or simulated, of a trade depression m Singapore, and the inference was drawn, from the fact that Malayan trade figuies383 words
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520 1930-01-01 16 IMPRESSED HY PROGRESS, Interesting Views on (ompany Law Changes. Sir Henry T. McAuliffe. senior part:. the firms McAuliffe, Davis and Hope, Ch ed Accountants, interviewed by a m.. p.. representative on his arrival m Bin yesterday, on a short visit, very discreet] fused520 words
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Article125 1930-01-01 16 Recommendation by Perak Committee. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Dec. 27. Thc recent decision reported by the Malay Mail m which a Kuala Lumpur magistrate declared a Hindu marriage illegal has bet ercising the minds of Hindus throughout the country. The first seqUel is the issue of125 words
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Article181 1930-01-01 16 Sin Peng Cheng and Xi Yong Lee. Koreans. and Jero Samiya, a Japanese, were charged before Mr. P. S. Williams, Second Police Magistrate, yesterday, with possession of obscene pictures, selling the same and printing pi i I cards without showing the name of the printer.181 words