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Title Section13 1930-01-15 33 The Singapore Free Press IHIKD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1930. NO. 2,21413 words
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Article170 1930-01-15 33 Tin Restriction 33 Cautions 33 Needs "4 Comment L<4 Restricting? 34 I itlOOk on Law 34 rfjtS I TIH EDITOR Private Enterprise 41 Id INDCOUII NEWS. Open 35 Ing House 1 Ine of $1,500 37 Chargt with Falsification 39 I Extortion 39. 41 Have Trouble at Baa 39 Interest170 words
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Article217 1930-01-15 33 January 14. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2 3 15 16 London 3 months* sight 2 3 7 8 London 60 days" sight 2 3 13 16 London 30 days' sight 2 3 25 32 London, demand 2 3 3 4 London. T.T 23 n 16 OS and217 words
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Article98 1930-01-15 33 Mr. II V. del Tufo, Assistant Controller of Labour is an inmate of the General Hospital Among the latest appointments to Singapore of Mr. J. S. H. Cunyingham Brown, v.ho joi:is the M.C.S. as a cadet. Mr. C. G. A, B.Sc., has been appointed Laboratory -stant at Raffles College. Miss98 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article118 1930-01-15 33 STEELE At Bournemouth. on Sunday January 11. to Joan, v.ife of H. W. Steele, of Sitiawan. Perak. a son. both well. CAMERON.— At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on January 7. to Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Cameron, of Kuala Lumpur, a son. Both well. SPOWERS At the European118 words
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Article15 1930-01-15 33 ROBINSON -HANFORTH— On January 11th, at Singapore. Ruth Lissak Robinson to William Percival Hanforth.15 words
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Article452 1930-01-15 33 The last in ail from Home with dates up to December linh. arrived by P and O. on Suturday morning. This mail leaves by 8.1 on Thursday morning. The Malaya Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church ended this week and at last session the need for452 words
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Article133 1930-01-15 33 January 14. Tin 200 Tons $89 Gambier Pepper White b Pepper Black Flake Tapioca Pearl Sago Small Copra Sundried 9 Rice, Anam No. 2 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8^ Rice, Siam old No. 1. 3Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, Siam Broken133 words
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Article805 1930-01-15 33 Jan. 9 Definite action with regard to tin restriction has certainly been taken in Malaya, for although the number of dredges and plants agreeing to the weekly stoppage and putting it into practice does not represent more than a proportion of the companies working, it at805 words
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Article805 1930-01-15 33 Jan. 10 A strong note of caution has been sounded, both in the United States and in Great Britain, in regard to public expectations as to the outcome of the forthcoming Naval Conference. That caution is desirable because the conference will face problems which, in many ways,805 words
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Article688 1930-01-15 34 Jan. 11 Headquarters here have, we believe, under consideration arrangements in connection with an explanation of the Volunteering position at the moment to the members of the European community, which will show what are the requirements and what has to be done to meet those requirements. A clear688 words
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Article670 1930-01-15 34 Jan. l3 There are indications that some uneasiness is being felt in regard to the Government's naval policy in connection with its agreement with America to endeavour to secure a very definite "peace" complex. This feeling may have to be taken into account, for whilst there has been670 words
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Article416 1930-01-15 34 Jan. l4 We hold no brief for the Tin Producers' Association but it is fair to point out that the most recent information issued in Malaya has been entirely misconstrued in a good many quarters. The memorandum commenced with the statement that the Bolivian and Nigerian416 words
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Article380 1930-01-15 34 What follows from the first meeting of the restored Parliament in Egypt will be watched with particular interest, because upon the attitude oi the Parliament towards the offers made by the present British Government when it came into office in regard to our policy in Egypt, will380 words
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Article754 1930-01-15 34 Jan. ls Though there may be truth in the w *arge that Mr. Hoover's predilec- tion, as an engineer and organizer, for exact information, as shown by his practice of appointing commissions of enquiry, takes the place of that inspired leading which is expected from a754 words
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268 1930-01-15 35 Work of the I.S.P. in 1929. [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 11. At the annual meeting of the I.S.P. at Kuala Lumpur this morning Major Nevill Stevens, the Chairman, stated that the Society had dealt during the year with 24 legal cases268 words
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Article81 1930-01-15 35 Need for Official Enquiry. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Ipoh, Jan. 13. An alarming collapse of a new building occurred at Ipoh yesterday morning, fortunately without casualties. Some beams were being placed in position when they slipped and fell and set the wall in movement, causing81 words
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Article89 1930-01-15 35 Fourth in a Few Weeks. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Jan. 8. Damage amounting to £10.000 was done by fire which broke out in the Chinese quarter this morning. It took two hours to subdue the blaze. (This is the fourth big fire which has89 words
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Article25 1930-01-15 35 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Jan. 10. The market town of Langsuan has been burnt out. Damage is put at over £16,000.25 words
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Article51 1930-01-15 35 A Record Interruption. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Jan. 10. The land telegraph lines connecting Malaya and Siam which have been out of order since the typhoon in the middle of December are beginning to function again. There is much indignation in commercial circles at this record51 words
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Article48 1930-01-15 35 [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Jan. 8. The figures of the official census which was recently taken and which have just been published show that the average rate of increase in the population of Siam in the last ten years has been 18.96 per thousand.48 words
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Article22 1930-01-15 35 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.-COPYRIGHTJ. Bangkok, Jan. 10. The foundation of the memorial bridge was laid by the King this afternoon.22 words
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Article1011 1930-01-15 35 A CURIOUS STORY. Banishee Who was Blown Back in a Storm. Thirteen cases, including three charges of murder, are on the list of the first Assizes for 1930 which commenced yesterday. The session was opened with ceremonial by the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison. His Lordship, with1,011 words
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Article383 1930-01-15 35 TO REDUCE HOURS. 54 Dredges and 50 Other Perak Plants Restricting [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. A public meeting of Selangor miners to-day decided to co-operate with the T.P.A. Chinese miners are restricting daily working hours for an equivalent time to the383 words
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92 1930-01-15 35 "SEE THE CONQUERING HEROES COME Memorial Tree to Perak's Cup Win. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Jan. 13. The Perak team which beat the United Services in the final of the Malaya Cup at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday received an immense ovation when they arrived back in Ipoh on Sunday.92 words
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Article137 1930-01-15 35 Australian in Police Court. The newly formed Cosmopolitan Club at Ann Siang Hill was raided by Mr. Tongue, A.S.P., in charge of the Detective Branch, on Saturday. As a result of the raid, Isaac Levin--, said to be an Australian, has been mated. Alleged to be137 words
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Article125 1930-01-15 35 CHINESE STOREKEEPER'S SUICIDE. Shot With Sporting Rifle. Mr. Tan Hock Lee. who has been in the service of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. for the past twenty odd years, was found dead in his house at about noon on Saturday with terrible injuries to the head. A sporting rifle was125 words
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Article87 1930-01-15 35 Singapore Prison Escapes Recalled. Believed to be one of the thirteen prisoners who escaped from the Singapore prison last year by crawling through a drain, a Chinese is being detained in Johore Bahru Police Station pending enquiries. Yesterday Chief Detective Inspector Porter and two Chinese detectives87 words
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Article443 1930-01-15 36 A Successful Year's Racing. The statement of accounts of the Singapore Turf Club for presentation at the annual meeting on Jan. 24th shows a surplus for the year of $138,385.82 after deducting $55,585.88 for depreciation, and expending $9,602.66 on upkeep and improvements to the Club's premises. Four443 words
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202 1930-01-15 36 One Time Winner of the Viceroy's Cup. The news has reached Malaya of the death of Mr. W. H. Sutton. at Devon Hospital. Tasmania, on Dec. 4. The late Mr. Sutton was a student of the Royal School of Mines. Bendigo, and a few202 words
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198 1930-01-15 36 Disputed Ownership. An interpleader issue to determine whether goods seized by E. Mathew and Company, Limited, for money alleged to be owing by Tuan Wan and Company, were the property of the latter firm or of Tan Kee Puan, by whom the goods were198 words
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Article80 1930-01-15 36 Arrest in European Bungalow. Charles Robert and Edward Ponton, privates in the Welch Regiment, pleaded guilty before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday, to a charge of housebreaking with intent to commit theft. It was said that the men were arrested in No. 4180 words
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Article472 1930-01-15 36 Launching Ceremony Held Up Yesterday. Early yesterday morning the small European Colony at the Naval Base, headed by Com'mander Scott. R.N., Harbour Master at Seletar gathered by the foreshore of the Straits of Johore. opposite the Floating Dock, to witness the launching of the second of the472 words
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Article258 1930-01-15 36 Police Officer Fined. An unusual defendant appeared in the dock at Klang Police Court yesterday, says the Malay Mail of Friday, when Mr. Andrew Llewellyn Longstaffe. an Assistant Commissioner. F.M.S. Police, and 0.C.P.D.. Kuala Selangor. was charged before Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, District Officer. Klang. with258 words
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Article197 1930-01-15 36 Recent Arrival in Kuching. On New Year's Eve the Vyner Brooke arrived in Kuching about 4 p.m. with His Highness the Tuan Muda and the Dayang Anne on board, states the Sarawak Gazette. As the ship passed the Fort a salute of 21 guns was197 words
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Article41 1930-01-15 36 Mr. F. O. Blagg is to take over the Honorary Secretaryship of the Turf Club in Sarawak when Mr. J. B. Archer leaves Kuching. It is probable that the Spring Meeting will be on the 19th and 21st of next April.41 words
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Article591 1930-01-15 36 Work of 8.N.8. Timber Company. Among the resources of British North Borneo none is of more potential promise than that of timber, of which the forests of the territoiy contain a very large variety usable for wharfpiling. shii>-building, railway purposes, bridgo construction, flooring, doors, window591 words
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Article249 1930-01-15 36 The 14th annual conference of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of British Malaya was held at the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, says the Malay Mail, with Mr. Yap Loong Hin, J.P., (ViceChairman of the Selangor Chamber), in the chair. The following delegates249 words
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Article109 1930-01-15 36 Although there has been no oflicial announcement yet, says the Pinang Gazette, it Is now definitely understood that the Hon. Mr. E. W. F. Gilman will be appointed as Resident Councillor, Penang, vice the Hon. Mr. Meadows Frost who is leaving on furlough on January 17th., prior to retirement. Mr.109 words
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Article1095 1930-01-15 36 "Porcupines are the most destructive animaL in the world" my mother often told me thiwhen as a small boy, I kept all manner pets, from white mice upwards, and I renumbered this in years to come. "Tuan handak membeli landa" (Do you wish to buy a porcupine.1,095 words
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Article67 1930-01-15 36 Two well-known Chinese families of Kuala Lumpur and Malacca were united on Satunia' when an initial prenuptial ceremony took plan at the residence of the brides father. Da*) Lee Kong Lam. at Petaling. between Miss 1 K Swee Yoong, the sixth daughter of the Uat and Mrs. Lee Kong Lam,67 words
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139 1930-01-15 37 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1930. YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 949th. auction yesterday when there was catalogued 2,776,178 lbs., 1.239.64 tons Offered 2.486.062 lbs. 1.109.84 Sold 2.113.821 lbs. 943.67 tons. Spot. New Year 15 cents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard139 words
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Article652 1930-01-15 37 Singapore, Jan. T. The price Of Tin during the past week shews little alteration on balance and although Trade conditions both at Home and on the Continent a seme improvement American demand appears to have fallen off somewhat and London advices indicate an uncertain undertone652 words
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130 1930-01-15 37 HON'BLE MR. SCOTT AT KUALA LUMPUR. The Hon'ble Mr. John Scott, acting High Commissioner arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday evening and stayed with the acting Chief Secretary at Carcosa. Mrs. Scott arrived on Saturday morning. At 11 a.m. on Sunday HE. the acting High Commissioner and Mrs. Scott left130 words
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Article1008 1930-01-15 37 "NG GIM IT" AGAIN Curious Letters to the Malay Mail. Will *Ng Gim It," the mysterious author of the clever series of frauds of two and a half years ago. by which the share market was flooded witli forged scrip, be laid by the heels as1,008 words
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Article837 1930-01-15 37 CONFERENCE ENDS. Needs of Religious Education in Schools. The last session of the Malaya Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was opened by devotions by Bishop Edwin F. Lee, followed by a Memorial Service for Miss Clara B. Martin, Mrs. Abrams, a child of Channan837 words
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Article44 1930-01-15 37 On the eve of his transfer to Singapore, Mr. C. E. Hudson, manager of Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan and Co., Ltd., Malacca branch, was the principal guest of the Asiatic staff of the firm at a Chinese dinner given at the premises on Wednesday. M.G.44 words
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Article480 1930-01-15 37 The Defence of Mr. Gillespie. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. The trial was continued this afternoon of Mr. William GiJesp.e. mining engineer, on charge of causing the death of a Tamil on the morning of November 30 by driving a motor-car in a480 words
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Article346 1930-01-15 37 $1,500 Fine in Betting House Case. The case in which five Straits-born Chinese. Tan Eng Yam, Chay Bong Soo, Lee Siew Kow. Lim Tan Leng and Wee Ban Cheng, and a Jew named J. I. Elias were charged with beins the occupiers of a common betting place, being346 words
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Article162 1930-01-15 37 The marriage was solemnized at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday of Mr. John Lionel Isacke of Kubang estate, Nilai, Negri Sembilan (the Negri Sembilan State hockey player), second son of Col. and Mrs. C. V. Isacke of Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, to Miss Mary Belton, late162 words
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Article982 1930-01-15 38 THE RAID RESULTS. Public Approves Police Action. EfFrom Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Jan. 4. ._j events of the week-end have caused general satisfaction among the public and general dismay in the ranks of the Nationalists and although the investigation of the tons of documents seized and982 words
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Article1103 1930-01-15 38 SINGAPORE CANDIDATES. Possibles' Attack Fails Against Probables. Probables 5 Possibles 2. In preparation for the coming Colony-F.M.S. match a trial game between teams representative of hockey in Singapore was played en the S.R.C. side of the Padang last evening. It proved beyond doubt that the Selection Committee1,103 words
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Article464 1930-01-15 38 AN EXPERTS VIEWS. Dame Janet Campbell on Vital Problems. Dame Janet Campbell, a Senior Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health, and Chairman of the Committee of Health Experts on Infant Welfare of the League of Nations, who passed through Singapore yesterday on her way Home464 words
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Article195 1930-01-15 38 First Dividend Paid. The Pinang Gazette understands that the Scheme of Arrangement in connection with the firm of T. S. N. having been approved by the creditors at the meetings held on December 17 and December 30 and subsequently approved by the Supreme Court last195 words
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Article69 1930-01-15 38 A large crowd, including many interested Europeans, watched a Malay 'Ronggeng' in the Detective's compound. Penang. on Saturday night, following the Police Sports. The two women dancers, as well as the "band gave an interesting performance and a Chinese "dragon dance" was another entertaining feature. This was given by members69 words
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Article997 1930-01-15 38 THE RAGING DECEMBER GALES. SEVEREST FOR YEARS. Coasts Strewn with Wreckage. (From Our Own Correspondent London, De< i > Perhaps the chief topic of converse England to-day is the weather. For six days we have had almost oontinuo on land and sea. and the damage to and life has been997 words
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Article813 1930-01-15 39 Mr Arnold Jones, manager of The Siam imercta] Bank. Bangkok, arrived on Suntenang from Home. Hon'ble Dato Ismail bin Bachok, DPM.J.. State Secretary. Johore, has been titcd six months* vacation leave, prior to retireflft I am alraid Mr. Baldwin will never make a leader, as he813 words
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Article961 1930-01-15 39 FREE PRESS INTERVIEW. Man who Has written 117 Books. Mr. E. Phillips Oppenheim, of whom Singapore caught glimpses yesterday, is a large jolly man and in spite of his 61 years his enthusiasm for life is infectious, writes a Free Press representative who yesterday enjoyed a961 words
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Article74 1930-01-15 39 Details of a terrible murder which was committed near the Chinese cemetery at Birch Road were narrated at the inquest held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday into the death of a Chinese named Liow Pin, 34 years of age, who was killed on the night of Oct. 14. When the74 words
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Article709 1930-01-15 39 TWO ACCIDENTS. Alacocque and Blue Blazes Destroyed. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 9. The opening day's racing of the Penang mteOng was somewhat marred to-day by the accident towards the close of the programme. Entering the home turn in Race 7 Mr. Alan Loke's and709 words
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131 1930-01-15 39 Alleged to have falsified the accounts of Chop Seng Heng by making untrue entries in an account book on April 20 last while in the employment .pf the Chop, a Teochew named Yeo Siew Song appeared in the Fourth Court yesterday, before Mr. J.F.F. Gregg, when131 words
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Article283 1930-01-15 39 Shop Assistant's Charge of Extortion. That he was -red to a j;lace i:i ..laiacca Street, locked In a room and compelled to rifn a dtllrery cider for four ba^s of ric* from his brother's shop was the complaint made by i Tamil chop assistant in the283 words
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242 1930-01-15 39 Minutes of Special Meeting. The following are the minutes of a special committee meeting held in the Exchange on Jan. 2nd. at 5 p.m. Present: Mr. R. M. Williams (President), Mr. D. Santry < Vice-President), Hon'ble Mr. A. P. Robinson, Messrs. J. G. Campbell. J. R.242 words
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Article170 1930-01-15 39 Chinese Prisoner Rescued from Police. A police constable and an informer who were leading away a handcuffed Chinese prisoner from the Naval Base on Wednesday were attacked by the man's friends and assaulted, the prisoner being rescued with the handcuffs still on his wrists. The informer led170 words
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Article243 1930-01-15 39 At a meeting of the members of Committee of the Lim Swee Bock Memorial Fund held at the Garden Club. Raffles Chambers, on Tuesday, presided over by Mr. Chua Keh Hai in the absence of the President, Mr. Song Ong Siang. C.BE.. it was decided243 words
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Article499 1930-01-15 40 POLYNESIAN POT POURRI. Music, Dancing and Art at the Theatre. An entertainment which is something much more than merely novel was attended by a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the Royal Samoan Dancers gave the first of their three performances in Singapore.499 words
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Article239 1930-01-15 40 Unidentified European. With reference to the body of a European found in fishing stakes near Klang. further details show that the body when found was clad in khaki shirt and trousers and a coat of the same materials and a pair of white canvas heelless walking239 words
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84 1930-01-15 40 The Commandant Singapore Volunteer Corps wishes to thank all Volunteers for the generous way in which they subscribed to the Christmas Treat to the children of the Regular Garrison. The Commandant would also specially like to thank those who attended and helped at the treat84 words
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Article70 1930-01-15 40 Bottles of samsu were found buried in the compound of No. 200 Yeo Chu Kang Road, which Inspector Judge raided on Wednesday evening. A still and implements and materials for distilling the liquor was also found at the place. Two Chinese women, one of them an old woman70 words
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Article31 1930-01-15 40 Sir Henry McAuliffe. head of the firm of Messrs McAuliffe, Davis and Hope, who has been on a visit to Malaya with Lady McAuliffe. left for home by the Rajputana yesterday.31 words
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Article863 1930-01-15 40 Mr. Kenneth Marsh is paying a visit to Malaya. Mr. R. J. H. Sidney, is staying in Kuala Lumpur. The resignation by Captain J. S. Miller of his commission in the S.S.V.F. has been accepted. During a storm at Ipoh on Friday two Chinese mining coolies863 words
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Article732 1930-01-15 40 JUDICIAL PRACTICE. Executor's Position in the Matter. That a higher rate of interest, one of six per cent, should be charged on trust funds retained by an executor and not invested was the suggestion of two of three judges in a judgment of the Court of732 words
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Article141 1930-01-15 40 Police Officer Charged. A motor tragedy after the dance at Klang Club of the Klang Branch of the E.S.A.M. on the night of Dec. 21-22 had a sequel at Klang Police Court to-day, says Thursday's Malay Mail when Mr. Andrew Llewellyn Longstaffe, O.C. P.D.. Kuala Selangor, was141 words
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Article108 1930-01-15 40 Nine boats competed in the Port Dickson Yacht Club Race on Sunday, crossing the starting line in the following order: Nereid (G. Maund and W. H. Wood), Weona (Major and Mrs. Leslie). Wendy (Thompson and Blackman). Pippa (Cooke and Nicholson), Gannet (Topliss). Grampus (Ryves), Barbara (Mr. CockeM.M. - 108 words
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Article945 1930-01-15 40 THE WAY TO SECURITY. Importance of Sino-Japanesc Friendship. [From Our Own Correspondent] Tokyo. Dec. l<>. Of far more importance to Japan than tb 70 per cent, auxiliary ship strength of tho United States she is seeking is the elimination of causes of misunderstanding with China945 words
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Article33 1930-01-15 40 The Municipal Commissioners arc to hv ivcommended to provide an additional sum of $718,000 from Loan Account for nnun MWCfI and for pumps, meters, detritus tank*, etc. at Pumping Stations and Disposal Works.33 words
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Article525 1930-01-15 41 CAUSE OF THE CRISIS. More Production Less Consumption. very lucid explanation of the reason for large Chinese losses due to the silver slump g ven to a Free Press representative by a ,:1 authority yesterday. y an introduction it was pointed out that Uver Had become525 words
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Article177 1930-01-15 41 Denial of Offence. A young Straits-born Chinese girl who xibed herself as the wife of a man named Chen« Cheong. living at Paya Lebar. was 'In- second accused in a case of kidnapping I'hich was heard by the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) on Thursday.177 words
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Article122 1930-01-15 41 d with using abusive language and with intent to provoke a breach of A. B. Abraham was summoned beth< District Judge. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke terday. The complainant was a man named Hamld employed by Ismail Sahib of the apore Lighterage Company. Demuttl appeared for122 words
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Article28 1930-01-15 41 United Hokkien Cemetery, Penang and i •jxjre Miniature Rifle and Revolver )i;f( been exempted from registration the Society for the protection of Hindu Udren oingapore, has been registered.28 words
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Article138 1930-01-15 41 The following analysis of deiler's stocks as at December 31st. in 3ing^p?r° Pcnanu Malacca, Provhu-e Wellcsley and The Din lings, is forward-?d bv Vac Acting Registrar Qmm] of Statistics. NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE. <1> Stocks held by the Harbour Board on the December 31st. 1929, Singapore. 1,515138 words
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Article575 1930-01-15 41 5 Per Cent. Final Declared. Major A. M. Thompson. 0.8.E.. presided over the annual general meeting of Indraghi Rubber, Limited, held in the French Bank building yesterday. Others present were Messrs J. A. Elias. G. C. Knox, J. M. Sime. A. E. Baddeley and J. A. Clarke,575 words
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Article143 1930-01-15 41 Had Committed No Crime. "Don't be hard on a poor fellow. Your Honour." said Robert Hitchins. a British seaman to Mr. J. F. F. Gregg in the Fourth Police Court yesterday when he asked to be spared from spending the night at the Police Station. Hitchins is143 words
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Article88 1930-01-15 41 Mr. Goodford of the Preventive Service was charged before the Third Police Magistrate yesterday with causing hurt by a rash act. He was driving his car along Bencoolen Street at about one o'clock yesterday morning when he came into collision with three rikishas which were travelling in88 words
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Article302 1930-01-15 41 T.P.A. Explains Need for Action. In connection with our remarks recently that there seemed to be an absence in Malaya of news from the London side the following statement in up-country papers is of interest: In reply to a cable sent to the London Council of the302 words
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Article35 1930-01-15 41 Further Adherents. [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Jan. 10. The Sunday stoppage plan has secured additional companies. Ipoh Tin. Murai Tin Bentong and ten Chinese mines, the latte; representing 32 mining plants.35 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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191 1930-01-15 41 To the Editor. Sir. It was with much interest that I read 'Fairplay's' letter in your issue yesterday and I wish to say that I am in entire agreement with his remarks. A great deal has appeared ui your film correspondent's notes in regard to the191 words
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197 1930-01-15 41 To the Editor. Sir, Judging from the letters which have appeared in the Press during the last few days regarding the Victoria Theatre and private enterprise in the cinema trade, it would appear that the Municipality through the Board of Control of the Municipal theatre have197 words
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Article612 1930-01-15 41 CURIOUS DEBT STORY. Alleged Assault on a Detective. The two BDmbay merchants. Susop Gani and Habib Hadji Sulliman. manager and assistant respectively of Abdul Hamid and Company. 20 :.I iiacca Street, who were charged with extortion of S5O from a T?mil shop-assirtant whose brother owed thorn612 words
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Article298 1930-01-15 41 The Real Meaning of "House Rent." That four armed Chinese accosted a Chinese stoker employed at the Tan Kali Kee rubber factory in Sumbawa road on November 13 and demanded money from him. and that the man was stabbed in the back by one of the four, was298 words
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Article36 1930-01-15 41 A youthful Chinese cyclist had a marvellous escape from death in Belfield Street, Ipoh, when he was knocked down by a motor car and dragged for several yards before the driver was able to pull up.36 words
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Article1118 1930-01-15 42 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est jarragc hbelli. Juvenal. Freshly cut bananas trees and coconut branches are used at the Theatre to convey the impression of a South Seas beach as a setting for the Samoan Dancers. The Topicist suggests to the stage manager the wonderful opportunity1,118 words
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Article173 1930-01-15 42 SECOND XV MATCH. Regiment Win Narrow Victory. A close game was witnessed between the Welch Regiment and S.C.C. 2nd XV's on the Padang last evening, which the soldiers, after leading by eight clear points, won only by eights pts. (one goal and one try) to173 words
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Article515 1930-01-15 42 Long: Period of Usefulness. The Straits Chinese Reading Club (Branch of the Chinese Christian Association* continues its activities and has now ended its 41s<t session very successfully with 20 members in the Senior section. 17 members in the Junior section and 11 members in the sustaining515 words
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Article94 1930-01-15 42 The following appointment has been approved and will take effect in the early part of this year: Colonel R. F. A. Butterworth, C.M.G., D.5.0., to be Chief Engineer, Malaya. Inche Ibrahim bin Naam, Chief Clerk. Town Board, Batu Pahat. lias retired from Johore Government Service after 34 years meritorious service,94 words
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451 1930-01-15 42 MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1930. ORIGIN OF SAMOAN DANCES. SIVA-SIVA AND TAUALUNA What Happened to American Military Drill. The Samoan Dancers were so enthusiastically received last week that they are extending their engagement at the Victoria Theatre to Wednesday next. Their new programme should prove just as popular as the one451 words
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Article515 1930-01-15 42 Appreciation of Malaya's New Governor. One who knew him in Ceylon writes as follows in British Malaya I knew Sir Cecil Clement i. then Mr. Clementi. when he took up the appointment of Colonial Secretary, and the administration of the Government of Ceylon, in November. 1922. He515 words
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Article289 1930-01-15 42 Land-Owner Deceived. The case in which Tan Poh Siong, an Inspector employed by the Rural Board ami tached to the Paya Lebar District, was chai with receiving a valuable document without consideration and with using as genuine forged document, was continued before the District Judge. Mr.289 words
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385 1930-01-15 42 Local Captain's Advice. The following reference to Captain H Smith, who after many years service in these waters has retired and settled down in Singapore, appears in the last issue of the Dolphin, the organ of the Merchant Service Guild: After some 36 years385 words
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Article270 1930-01-15 42 Mixed Foursomes Competition. The above Competition was played yesterdnv and resulted in a tie between Mrs. Daw on and Mr. James Robertson and Mrs. Booty Mr. Cookson. 47 Cards were taken out and the following were returned: Mrs. Booty and Cookson 47 9 Mrs. Dawson and Robertson270 words
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Article22 1930-01-15 42 In addition to his other duties in Sarawak Dr. Gilbert E. Brooke has taken over the editor ship of the Sarawak Gazette.22 words
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Article916 1930-01-15 43 MALAYA CUP FINAL. Thrilling Victory After Extra Time. IVrak S pts.: United Services 0 pts. One of the most thrilling encounters in the last stage of the Malaya Cup Rugby competition concluded on Saturday, after extra time, in a victory for Perak over the United Services,916 words
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Article38 1930-01-15 43 •■iH'.agement is announced of Eric Field, i of the late S. Reid, of Singapore, and of L E. Pipe-Wolferstan, of Forwood, hinhumpton, and Mary Denlse, elder JKhu-r of Mr. and Mrs. Algernon H. Arnold, Burh-ijrh Court, Stroud, Gloucestershire.38 words
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772 1930-01-15 43 SOUTH JOHORE'S WIN. Weak Public Services XV Goes Down. South Joh';re 17; Public Services 10. Having to Oeld a fifteen eight of whom were reserves, t*ie Public Services, for the greater part of their friendly game at Johore Bahru on Saturday, were run off772 words
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374 1930-01-15 43 Welch Regt 3rd XV 16pts; S.C.C. XV 9pts. A good game was witnessed on the Padang on Saturday between an S.C.C. XV and the third fifteen of the Welch Regiment. The Club side was strengthened by the inclusion of A. P. Goldman on the374 words
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Article756 1930-01-15 43 AMERICAN OUTBREAK. No Cases Reported in Singapore. fßeuter's Scivice.l New York, Jan. 11. Several outbreaks of the mysterious tropical disease. Psittacosis, believed to have been contracted from parrots are reported from four different places in America and the United States public health services have arned all756 words
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Article743 1930-01-15 43 CARRBRIDGE DESTROYED. Four Jockeys Thrown During The Afternoon. f From Our Own Correspondent 1 Panang, Jan. 11. There were two more accidents at to-day's races. During the third race Mr. D. A. M. Brown's Carrbridge. McPherson up, broke down and fell. Mr. H. L. Davidson's Belle743 words
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Article77 1930-01-15 43 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 12. A meeting of the S.R.A. was held to-day to consider riding and training licences. Only one dual licence was issued, namely to R. Billett. The application of T. C. Thompson for a riding licence was refused, but his training licence77 words
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Article1248 1930-01-15 44 MARJORIE BINNIE - MARJORIE BINNIE Clorinda has acquired a new house. The undeserving creature at birth acquired a bachelor uncle who has remained a bachelor, and who bestows largesse on Clorinda more often than birthdays and Christmasses occur. So now he has, as the vulgar young woman puts it.1,248 words
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Article841 1930-01-15 44 LADY CLIFFORD'S HEALTH. No Operation has been Needed. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Dec. 19. Lady Clifford, who is now convalescent, is staying with her sister, Mrs. Algernon Thynne. at Penstowe, Bude, Cornwall. Now that Lady Clifford has left town there is no harm in saying841 words
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Article59 1930-01-15 44 When Robert Higgins, the British seaman who was charged in the Fourth Police Court with vagrancy, and who was allowed to sign a personal bond to appear in Court on Saturday morning, arrived to answer the charge against him, he displayed signs of having spent the previous night in festive59 words
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Article1985 1930-01-15 44 THE CHINESE. Creating a Nineteenth Province. As we sighted the north-western tip of Sumatra, steaming eastwards from Colombo towards Penang, we ran into a flotilla of driftwood moving, to all appearance, as steadily and as purposefully as our ship, but towards some western goal. As I1,985 words
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Article184 1930-01-15 44 It is notified that with effect from Januan Ist.. 1930, the Commanding Officer. Royal An Force Base, Singapore, will be designated th» Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force, Far East. The following appointments to the Far WuA Colonial services have been made by the Btcretary of State for the Colonies: Federated184 words
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48 1930-01-15 45 TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1930. SIAMESE TYPHOON'S HAVOC. 1*250,000 DAMAGE. Seven Thousand Houses Ruined. k::ee press service— copyright]. Bangkok. Jan. 13. is officially stated that the typhoon over Siamese Peninsular last month caused damamounting to nearly £250,000. Over 7.000 houses were ruined and more than a million trees uprooted.48 words
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Article30 1930-01-15 45 £10,000 Damage in Latest Outbreak. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Jan. 13. Another fire occurred in the Chinese quarter Sunday morning causing damage amounting -.ore than £10.000.30 words
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Article330 1930-01-15 45 The following comparative statement of the U value of foreign merchandise, excluding 1 post and bullion, imported to and exci from British Malaya during 1928 and is forwarded by the acting Registrar eral <>f statistics. (In thousands of dollars) Incr: 1928. 1929. or Dec: January 83.856 76.903330 words
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Article207 1930-01-15 45 Land is to be reserved at Pasir Plangie. Johore, for the purposes of a mosque and quarters for Imam. Major H. F. Waters has been appointed a umber of the Johore Advisory Committee on ilunteering in place of Mr. F. Glendinning. We regret to hear that Dr. H. A. Tempany.207 words
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Article1931 1930-01-15 45 Mr. P. M. Robinson and Need for Cheap Production. Interesting reference to the future of th»? rubber industry was made by Mr. P. M. Robinson at the annual meeting of Lcmas Rubber Estates yesterday at the Frencli Eank Build With over-production of almost even' commodity1,931 words
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Article175 1930-01-15 45 Captain George Cecil, who for many years has written the, at times flippant, and always amusing, Paris article for the Free Press, has been commissioned by London publishers to write a history of opera in England, a task for which he is more than qualified by an expert knowledge ofM.M. - 175 words
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Article79 1930-01-15 45 PLUS FOURS BARRED. Respect must be Paid by Tourists. [FREE PRESS SFRVICE. -COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Jan. 10. Tourists visiting the royal palaces arrl temple of the Emerald Buddha will henceforth not be admitted if wearing plus fours, shorts and open shirts, while ladies will be expected to wear79 words
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370 1930-01-15 45 Kathleen Wins Again. Mrs. F. G. Lundon has kindly donated a trophy to be sailed for by the 4 A" class, and Sunday's race for these boats was the first of a series of three to decide the winner. At 10 a.m. Tromp, Kilat. Kathleen370 words
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Article354 1930-01-15 45 Big Victory for S.C.C. S.C.C 9: R.E 1. The SC.C. fully avenged themselves on the Padang last evening for a recent defeat at the hands of the R.E. against whom they then fielded a second eleven. Fielding almost their first team yesterday they allowed the R.E. to have little354 words
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Article88 1930-01-15 45 The Men's monthly medal (Stroke) was played Saturday and Sunday. Twentyone cards were taken out and the following were the best returned. Capt. S. E. V. Quin won the ball sweep on the first 9 holes and Major E. J. B. Buchanan on the second. Capt. S.88 words
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Article335 1930-01-15 46 Sooth Johore. 8; The Islands 0. Marred by an insufficiency of players the game between South Johore and the Islands at Johore Bahru last evening was not of a very high standard and was only made interesting by the fact that the home team, worse335 words
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Article730 1930-01-15 46 BULL-MERCHANTS BEAT THE REST. S.C.C. RUGBY. A Reliable Place-Kicker Wanted. Bull-Merchants 15 pts.; The Rest 3 pts. The game on the Padang yesterday evening between the Bull-Merchants and The Rest was not exactly a brilliant display of Rugby, but what it lacked in science it more than made up for730 words
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Article557 1930-01-15 46 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. No Trumper Springs a Surprise. [From Our Own Correspondent.] k'enanp, Jan. 14. There was a large attendance at to-day's races. The weather was fine and the going continued good. The Stewards had occasion to call E. Billett before them for careless riding and he557 words
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Article56 1930-01-15 46 Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. The death occurred at the European Hospital last night of Mr. A. C. M. Wall, Acting C.P.0., Pahang, from tropical typhus. Mr. Wall, who was very popular with all communities, came to Malaya nearly 16 year^ ago. He was a great sportsman, having56 words
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Article52 1930-01-15 46 Twenty-four cards were taken out for the Ladies' January Spoon and the following returned Miss V. M. H. Patterson 51 12 39 Mrs. J. Groothoff 49 10 39 Mrs. E. A. Elder 48 6 42 Miss R. Webster 49 7 42 Miss M. A. S. Law 4652 words
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Article64 1930-01-15 46 Forty-two cards were taken out for the January Monthly Medal which resulted in a tie betwten C. L. Wyatt and J. M. Watt who returned a score of 2 down each. The Ball Sweeps were won on Saturday by W. P. Day Dewdney 1 up and on64 words
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Article7988 1930-01-15 46 [Reuter's Service. 1 London, Jan. 7. The churches of England, Wales and the United States are setting aside Jan 19th., the Sunday before the opening of the Naval Conference as a day of prayer and intercession for the Conference's success. The Archbishop of Canterbury, in a letter to the7,988 words
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Article128 1930-01-15 48 The American Tournament. 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. GL. Points Klink 2A 14 12 2 185 Reay 2A 15 11 4 179 Tan Luang Kin 3 13 7 6 146 Maschoiefl128 words
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Article140 1930-01-15 48 The Taipusam festival commenced yesterday, the second day of the Hindu month Thai, with the Silver Car processions. In the morning, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the picturesque Car was taken along the roads from the Chettiars' temple in Tank Road to the temple in New140 words
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Article383 1930-01-15 48 Mr. H. Rogers returned from leave by the Haruna Maru on Monday. A most unusual incident occurred on Friday morning above Jor on the road to Cameron's Highlands, when a full grown stag leapt down the bank in front of a passing lorry. On being picked up the animal wasM.M.; Cor. T.O.M. - 383 words
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Article379 1930-01-15 48 R. N. HAMILTON CAPTAIN. Public Services and the Tournament. At the annual cricket meeting of the S C last evening Mr. R. N. Hamilton, the fornv skipper of the Club first eleven, was elc to the captaincy for the 1930 season on proposition of Mr. R.379 words
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Article83 1930-01-15 48 Jones Leads U.S. Team for Walker Cup. [Reuters Service.] New York, Jan. 11. The American Walker Cup players have been selected as follows: Jones, Harrison, Johnston. Von Elm, Ouimet, Voigt, Dr. Willing, Sweetser, Donald Moe. Reserves: Mackenzie. McCarthy. It is expected all will compete in the British Amateur83 words
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Article72 1930-01-15 48 Perak Association's Views. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Jan. 10. A meeting of the Perak Cricket Association endorsed the committee's recommendation as to the larger wicket, resolving not to favour it.> use in State matches this season but to leave clubs free to experiment in the course72 words
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Article62 1930-01-15 48 A Visit to Perak. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Jan. 13. H. E. Mr. John Scott paid a fleeting visit to Perak on Sunday, motoring from Lumut to Kuala Kangsar to lunch with H.H. the Sultan and leading Malay chiefs, then returning through Sitiawan to62 words
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Article157 1930-01-15 48 The following action was taken at a meeting of Municipal Committee No. 3 held on January 10th: Confirmed plan, estimate and provisional apportionment of cost of making up Kce Bang Street under Section 101; and Penhas Road from Home Road to Lavender Street Recommended additional provision of157 words