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Title Section13 1930-01-22 49 The Singapore Free Press THIkD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1930. NO. 2,21513 words
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Article102 1930-01-22 49 riben to the "Singapore Free Press returning from Europe to the Straits iiiy of the mail lines, are invited to send Manager the name of their steamer and >f arrival in Singapore. Copies will then mailed to meet them at various ports of call. ription to the weekly 12s. per102 words
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Article201 1930-01-22 49 January 21. 200 Tons $88.75 Gambier 9.50 Pepper white 67 pet Black 44 Hake Tapioca 5.50 Pearl Sago Small 8.25 Copra Sundried 9.40 Anam No. 2 250 Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Siam old No. 1. 320 Rangoon Bintan 260 Rangoon Sioka 256 ice, Siam Broken201 words
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Article34 1930-01-22 49 Birch, AC p., Ipoh, who was admitted Kuroptan Hospital, Batu Gajah. owin^ trouble, has come out of hospital, and as officer in charge of traffic, Ipoh, of Mr. Dobree. who is very likely to34 words
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Obituary60 1930-01-22 49 LINDSAY —At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on January 17. to Edna (nee King), wife of W. H. Lindsay, a son. HIGGINBOTTOM At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Higginjottom, a daughter. SOMERVILLE At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on January 19, to Joy,60 words
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Article400 1930-01-22 49 The last mail from Home with dates up to December 26th. arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by P. and O on Thursday morning. Details of a particularly strenuous fight between police and gang robbers at Geylang compound, were revealed at the Assizes, when400 words
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Article210 1930-01-22 49 January 21. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2 3 15 16 London I months' sight 2 3 7|B 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. 2 3 11|16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand 234210 words
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Article37 1930-01-22 49 Mr. G. Chin Goon of the Tutorial Staff of King Edward VII School. Taiping. goes on leave shortly. He has relinquished his appointment as resident superintendent of the School Hostel, which position he has held since 1925.37 words
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Article419 1930-01-22 49 RUBBER THEN— AND NOW. Jan. 16 Turning up some old papers the other day two interesting references caught the eye. In the first the Chairman of a Rubber Company was. with considerable pride, congratulating shareholders upon the fact that, compared with other companies, tac Manager of their estates had produced419 words
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Article463 1930-01-22 49 The Senate Committee on Lobbying, another of Mr. Hoovers Committees which has worked energetically and got its report out promptly, announces that at least $2,000,000 has been expended by sugar interests in 'Lobbying.'* The announcement will take no one in America, if it does anywhere else,463 words
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Article793 1930-01-22 49 Jan. 17. The news of further sporadic outbreaks in South Africa cannot be other than disturbing in view of the difficult position of the native question there. The trouble arose first in Natal and was followed later by organized police raids. There was then news of difficulty793 words
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Advertisement206 1930-01-22 49 CONTENTS. Lubber Then— and Now 49 Labour Trouble^ 49 ABM and the Port 50 (faval Conference 50 Oovernment'f Policy 51 IIKS TO THE EDITOR. ►LICE AND COURT NKUS. <• vs. Robbers at Geylanu 54. 57 ii;mk Mail Bag Robbed 54 Igglen' Driver Fined 54 Accused of Will Forgery 56 'hinese206 words
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Article881 1930-01-22 50 Jan. 18 The note in the minutes of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association regarding the harbour improvements which are contemplated here, is of more than passing interest because it reveals apparently that the London Committee of the Association of British Malaya has been feeling some881 words
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Article764 1930-01-22 50 Jan. 20 The hopeful indications of a publicly organised opposition to the extremists in India politics, which were noted at the Madras Liberal Conference, have been supplemented by the action of the West Indian Liberal Association at Bombay in calling for a definite stand against the Independence Party.764 words
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Article716 1930-01-22 50 Jan. 21 The Naval Conference which opens to-day in London marks possibly the most important practical step in international disarmament which has been taken since the Washington Conference led to a great deal of scrapping of redundant and in many cases out-of-date tonnage and limitation of other716 words
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Article848 1930-01-22 51 Jan. 2? There seems to be a disposition at Home to think that if the result of the Na^al Conference is satisfactory, that is to say if an agreement upon reduction and limitation is reached which at all approaches the high hopes which have been held out,848 words
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Article240 1930-01-22 51 The Hon. Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley who was on a visit to Penang left for Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Messrs. J. P. Souter, Yeoh Cheang Aun. Lim Eow Thoon and L. E. Slowe have been reappointed Municipal Commissioners, Penang. The Chinese who removed a sewing machine belonging to240 words
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Article71 1930-01-22 51 £20,000 Blaze: Arson Suspected. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT Bangkok, Jan. 16. There was another very serious outbreak oi rtre this morning in Bangkok and it is believed in this case that arson was the cause. The Police have arrested three persons. The damage in this case71 words
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88 1930-01-22 51 Opened by the Kin£. (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT) Bangkok, Jan. His Majesty the King yesterday opened the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Leading Chinese, in an address to the King pledged "Our genuine loyalty to the Crown of Siam and our whole-hearted co-operation with the Government"88 words
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Article234 1930-01-22 51 $250 Fine for European. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang:, Jan. 17. A sequel to a serious motor accident which occurred in Northam Road last November was heard in the District Court this morning when Mr. R. R. Kenr, of Messrs. Harrisons. Barker and Co., WM fined234 words
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Article111 1930-01-22 51 Chinese Boy Drowned. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 17. Very heavy rain fell in Kuala Lumpur yesterday afternoon. Many streets were flooded, the drains being unable to cope with the flow. Some shops in the Chinese quarter were flooded to a depth of111 words
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Article84 1930-01-22 51 Siamese Officials Warned. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHTS Bangkok, Jan. 21. The Ministry of the Royal Household advises its officials to utilise the holidays by taking proper rest and not by going about indulging in spirituous liquors. Officials of the Ministry are cautioned not to take intoxicating84 words
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Article80 1930-01-22 51 Judge Comments on Light Calendar. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan?, Jan. 21. The ceremonial opening of Assizes took place to-day. There are only five cases on the calendar one of banishment, two of robbery with hurt, one of rash driving, one of murder. Mr. Justice Sproule said he80 words
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47 1930-01-22 51 i From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 17. The Taipusam firework display by the Chettiar community last night was watched by many thousands on the Padang and was a most successful event. The Selangor Club verandah was crowded with spectators.47 words
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Article852 1930-01-22 51 (OUTWARD BOUND). The more we travel on Eastward bound essels, the more I think do we find our fellow passengers conforming to a definite type. Nearly every ship seems to possess, one or the other, if not all of the following people. Mr. Ram, who is852 words
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Article87 1930-01-22 51 Two Chinese Coolies Killed. fFrom Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 15. A man-eating tiger in the district of Kuala Kubu has killed two Chinese tapping coolies during the last few weeks and Government is offering a reward for its capture. In both instances the deceased87 words
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Article81 1930-01-22 51 I From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 15. The funeral Cook place at Cheras Road Cemetery last night of Mr. A. C. M. Wall, the Rev. F. W. J. Reynolds officiating. There was a very large attendance, including the Chief Secretary, the81 words
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Article1248 1930-01-22 52 THE FOUNDER'S HOPES. Pacific Nations Must Spread Knowledge. In the course of his lecture at the Medical College yesterday afternoon. Dr. Wu Lien Teh gave his views on the manner in which Queen's Scholars could most usefully serve the common cause of human welfare, stating that1,248 words
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Article791 1930-01-22 52 IRELAND DEFEAT THE REST. VALUABLE EARLY TRY. Lead Gained While Opponents Are Short. Ireland 5 pts. The Rest nil. The conditions for yesterday evening's game on the Padang between Ireland and The Rest would have been ideal, had the pitch not been overwatered during the day. As it was the791 words
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Article28 1930-01-22 52 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 21. At the annual meeting of Kedah Cricket Association no mention was made regarding the wider wicket.28 words
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Article1424 1930-01-22 52 YESTERDAY'S MEETING. Much Enthusiasm Shown. Considerable public Interest centred on the Drill Hall last evening where took place the conference on Volunteering and Local Defence Outside the building, their interest no doubt aroused by the amount of publicicy given to the event during the past week,1,424 words
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Article198 1930-01-22 52 Master Attendant's Surprise. Forty-one Chinese stowaways on board the Glenogle were sentenced to four weeks rigorous imprisonment by the Master Attendant in th» Marine Court yesterday. Captain W. Roberts in command of the Glenogle, stated in evident that the stowaways were found after a search by officers198 words
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Article238 1930-01-22 52 The twentieth report of the directors to tin shareholders, to be presented at the annual meeting of the Company at Messrs Derrick A. Co.'s offices, Hongkong Bank Chambers, on Saturday. February Ist at noon states: The profit for the year is $110,057.96. U which has to be238 words
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Article49 1930-01-22 52 With the arrival of the Michael Jebsrn Swatow yesterday it was reported that Chinese was stabbed to death on board on t 20th inst., and that later that night a weow Chinese was found to be missing; it brim suspected that he had jumped overboard49 words
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1037 1930-01-22 53 THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1930. THE 'CHARACTER.' During the seventeenth century the 'Charac- r was one of the best known literary forms, which may be described, in the words of an .xpert. as a short, concise, objective account 4 the properties of a typical person, place, or object which are combined1,037 words
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Article90 1930-01-22 53 On Monday December 23rd, on the invitation of His Highness the Rdjah, some 420 Malay schoolboys assembled at the Astana to receive priats. The affair was held in the big dining room. His Highness was supported by the Resident and Mrs. Boult, the Director of Education, the Private Secretary, the90 words
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Article792 1930-01-22 53 INVESTIGATION GOES ON. How Police Papers Were Stolen. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Jan. 10. The investigation of the large quantities of nationalist material and documents which were seized at the various houses of the leaders and foremen is still proceeding apace and although incriminating evidence792 words
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Article104 1930-01-22 53 On the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Paul the Ceylon Christians resident in Singapore and Johore gathered in the Ceylon Tamils Association Hall to greet the Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Suppramaniam who recently returned from Ceylon after their marriage in Jaffna. An enjoyable time104 words
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Article954 1930-01-22 53 AMENDING THE LAW. Some Complicated Questions Involved. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok. Jan. 8. The Committee of the Privy Council which meets at irregular intervals is at present engaged in considering the draft of a law termed the Husband and Wife Amendment act. There have954 words
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Article33 1930-01-22 53 Mr. Montague James Thorpe, who was recently appointed a Justice of the Peace for the Settlement of Penang, was sworn in before Mr. F. K. Wilson, the Penang Police Magistrate, on Monday morning.33 words
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Article182 1930-01-22 53 Saturday's Accidents. D<-xribii?3 the iccing at Pcnang on Saturday the Straits Echo says: In the third race. Mr. D. A. M. Brown'3 CaiTbriclge with McPherson up. Glennon's mount. Belle of Ireland, and Kir.ti Gir\ ridden by Colvcn. partieipitoi In a serious mishap. Carrbrkljje. who broke down in the182 words
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Article235 1930-01-22 53 Several close finishes once again added many thrills to the sport. In the first event both Meteorologist and Hopaway found good support at the tote but the event was clinched by Humorous with Polycreta second. Hopaway was unplaced. In the second event most punters succeeded in finding235 words
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Article598 1930-01-22 53 Singapore, Jan. 14. Tin has remained steady throughout the week, prices being helped to a certain extent by the various rumours current with regard to the curtailing of output. There has been a fair turnover in Tin shares, but speculative buying has been on the small side,598 words
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Article944 1930-01-22 54 Mr. John Denys Mead has joined the firm of Osborne and Chappel. Ipoh, as a partner.— Ex. Holborn Works Committee have rejected a proposal to lay experimental rubber paving in the borough. Mr. C W. Hall, Assistant Commissioner of Police. Perak. North, and Mrs. Hall, of944 words
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Article1095 1930-01-22 54 GEYLANG AMBUSH. Assize Story of Police Round-Up. Several little known facts in relation to what the D.P.P. called a "particularly strenuous fight." (though it only lasted ten minutes), between the gang of Chinese robbers led by an Arab, and the police by whom they were1,095 words
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712 1930-01-22 54 CAR DRIVER IN COURT. How He Baulked Pursuing Preventive Officials. The exciting chase which took place at night some weeks age when Mr. Wheeler of the Preventive Service followed a Buick car containing suspected smugglers, had a sequel in the Fourth Police Court before Mr. J.712 words
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Article151 1930-01-22 54 50,000 Guilders Missing. A sum of 50.000 guilders is reported to have been removed from a mail bag which was conveyed from Singapore to Djambi on board the steamer Van der Parra. which left Singapore on Saturday last. The money was sent by the Szv Hai151 words
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Article61 1930-01-22 54 Mr. H. C. Bathurst, Secretary to the High Commissioner, who prior to his going on leave was Deputy Controller of Labour. Penang, has returned and will assume duties as Controller of Labour. Kuala Lumpur. Mr. H. R. Joynt, who until recently was acting Controller of Labour, Kuala Lumpur, will go61 words
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Article227 1930-01-22 54 Decreased Membership of the Societies. A further decline during 1928 in igri co-operation, which showed tlfm sion during the war and immerli.it,years, is recorded in the "Minist:\ ol Gazette." quoting from returns pi the Chief Registrar of Friendly Sou. "Since the peak year 1920.' it "there has227 words
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Article302 1930-01-22 54 RE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. To the Editor. Sir. In The Singapore Free Press of Janu.< 4th a review appeared of the Right Hon'ble H A. L. Fisher's book" Our New Religion." As a Christian Scientist kindly permit DM to that Mr. Fisher's qualifications. M a historian statesman,302 words
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Article176 1930-01-22 54 Accused Discharged. Judgment was delivered this morning In ttn Kuaht Lumpur Police Court before Mr. G. H Nash (says Mondays Malay Mall) in th case in which William Gillespie. an assistair engineer on the Kuchai Tin Oo.*a mine a< Puchong. was charged with having caused the death176 words
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Article168 1930-01-22 54 Showers of brilliant stars, coloured Ban spreading streamers of tire and many otbei illuminations transformed the Esplanad' the neighbourhood into a fairyland last when the Taipusam fireworks displav «rM h*M The night was clear and bright and huge crowd watched the spectacle from every vantage As usual168 words
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Article592 1930-01-22 55 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Fine Weather and Good Going. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 16. The weather was fine to-day for the fourth day of the Penang Race Meeting, going was good and there was a good attendance. Horses Classes 4 and s—3rd.5 3rd. Div. <1 Mile).592 words
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Article337 1930-01-22 55 After noting that the attendance was smaller than on previous days, the Straits Echo, referring to Tuesday's racing says: Though exciting, the afternoon's sport was not marred by any accidents as on the two previous days. Except tor four favourites, who obliged Orexis, Loch Buy, Bikanir337 words
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912 1930-01-22 55 INTERESTING PROJECT. Organisation Which Would Cover All Sports. An interesting project for the formation el a united Chfnest sports club was discussed yesterday at the anuual general meeting of the Straits Cliinese Football Association held in the S.C.R.C and presided over by Mr. Tay Lian912 words
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Article1530 1930-01-22 55 TO ENTER CUP LEAGUE. Members Discuss the Game in Singapore. Reference to "veiled professionalism" In Singapore League soccer were made at the annual meeting of the Soccer Section of the S.C.C. held in the Club lounge last evening, during a rather warm discussion which arose on the1,530 words
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Article542 1930-01-22 55 S.C.C. Soccer. The Rest .2; England 1. The class of soccer played on the Padang last evening by both England and the Rest was very much of a standard which one would expect at the beginning of the season. It was dull and uninteresting, there being542 words
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Article1200 1930-01-22 56 M.F.A. COUNCIL MEET. Final of Championship Fixed. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). A meeting of the Council of the Malaya Football Association was held at the Malay Volunteer Club. Bras Basah Road, on Wednesday the Bth. inst.. Mr. Syed Mohamed bin Omar Alsagoff. J.P.. the President, being1,200 words
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Article588 1930-01-22 56 GRANDSONS' SUIT. Dispute Over Estate Owner's Testament. That the alleged will of the testator was a forgery was the defence in a probate action in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday. The alleged testator was Ng Ah Soo alias Ng Thye Hiong. The588 words
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153 1930-01-22 56 Kidnapping Charge Fails. A young girl and two women, who were arrested in Singapore recently, were later produced before the Commissioner-General of Police at Bangkok. According to the investigation, the girl, whose name is given as Siah, aged fourteen years, disappeared from the residence of153 words
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873 1930-01-22 56 SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1930. MR. MOONEY'S GOSPEL OF OPTIMISM. "BUSINESS VERY SOUND/' Readjustment of Price Levels. Mr. James D. Mooney, Vice-President of the General Motors Corporation and President of the General Motors Export Company, who, at the age of 44, is considered to be one of the leading business executives873 words
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Article123 1930-01-22 56 Dr. W. J. Moir has been seconded for service as Senior Health Officer in Johore. A wedding was solemnised at All Saints' Church, Taiping, the contracting parties being Mr. F. P. Godfrey, Malayan Forest service, and Miss Irene Potter, of the Nursing Staff of the General Hospital. Rev. Boyd, of123 words
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Article734 1930-01-22 56 IN KEDAH AND PERLIS. Meetings With the Native Rulers. Januar>, tth His Excellency motored from Fraser s Hill Kuala Lumpur and stayed the nlfhi at Car. Januarv Mi, Mrs. Scott left Fraser's Hill and motored Carcosa. At noon His Excellency and Scott accompanied by the Hon.734 words
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188 1930-01-22 56 The second annual general limiting ot tliWomen's Section of the Ex-Servic»\s AJtOCia tion of Malaya was held at the Europe Hot on Tuesday, when Mrs. Carruthers (Pi presided over a small gathering of membi The report for the year 1929. having beei circulated to all members,188 words
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Article805 1930-01-22 57 A BUSY MEETING. The Question of Harbour Improvements. The following are the minutes of a Commeeting held in the Exchange on Jan si i p.m. Pit sent; Mr. R. M. Williams President) I) Bantry < Vice-President >. Messrs. J. G Dipbell, J. R. George, Y. Ann. E.805 words
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Article20 1930-01-22 57 Tin lame of Mr C. G. E. Baughan has been 'Hit d to the Commission of the Peace for Sii20 words
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Article593 1930-01-22 57 AN UNSOLVED TRAGEDY. No Motive Disclosed at the Inquest. 'I am quite satisfied that he took his own life and I return a verdict of suicide." .said Mr F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, yesterday, at the conclusion of the inquest touching th~ J death of Tan Hock593 words
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Article277 1930-01-22 57 Regular Publication Arranged For. A conference called by the Chief Justice. F.M.S.. and attended by members of the F.M. S. Bar was held at the Supreme Court. Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, Jan. 11. The principal subject discussed at the conference was the publication of Law Reports, which277 words
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Article49 1930-01-22 57 Cheques for $6,318.66 have been sent to the Hon. Treasurer of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital as a result of this production at the Victoria Theatre in November. Mrs. Alford wishes to thank all who by personal efforts or otherwise made this satisfactory result possible.49 words
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Article494 1930-01-22 57 THE GEYLANG CAPTURE. Heavy Sentences Imposed ati the Assizes. Four members of the Chine, e gang and their Arab leader. who. trapped j by a posse of police in a compound in a Geylang lorong last November put up a strenuous fight for freedom, were all found494 words
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Article269 1930-01-22 57 Partners Who Cannot be Found. Iw the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday. Tan Ken^ Peow was examined in connection with the bankruptcy of Chop Kong Ann by whom he was for a time employed as bill-collector. He stated that the partners of the bankrupt chop were269 words
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Article86 1930-01-22 57 At the annual general meeting of the Chinese New Club. Penan'.:, held m January 12. the loiiowing were elected jllcc bcejcrn for tne ensuing year: President, Mr. Choo Soo Ee; VicePresident. Mr. Ng Un Eng: Hon. Sec, Mr. Cheah Toon Yearn. Hon. Asst. Sec. Mr. Lim Teik86 words
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Article113 1930-01-22 57 A pretty Malay wedding took place at Kuantan on Sunday. Jan. 5, when Inche' Maidin bin M. Ibrahim was married to Inche Puteh, the only daughter of Inche' M. Ramthan and Che Asmah of Kuantan. Inche Maidin, accompanied by Mr. Austin L. Foenander, who acted as best man. drove to113 words
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Article90 1930-01-22 57 IMPORTANT ADHERENTS. Majority of Nigerian Mines Restricting. (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT 1 London, .Tan. 17. The Financial News states that further progress has been made towards rationalisation by the announcement that the Wickett Group is willing to come into line with the others which is cf90 words
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226 1930-01-22 57 [From Our Own Conv pjndent. 1 A very important adhesicn to the Sunday stoppage of tin mines scheme was announced here to-day by the Osborne and Chappel group deciding to join In Sunday stoppage in respect of the following well known producers: Temoh 1226 words
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Article134 1930-01-22 57 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 950th auction yesterday when there was catalogued 2.141.813 lbs.: 956.16 tons. Offered 1.748.573 lbs.; 780.61 tons. Sold 1.506.577 lbs.; 672.58 tons. Spot. London 7 3-16d. New York \4 "-x cts. PRIES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per Ib.134 words
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Article190 1930-01-22 57 His Excellency's Visit. [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Malacca, Jan. 15. His Excellency The Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. John Scott, arrived in Malacca to-day on the Seabelle II An "At Home" was held at the Resident this afternoon when many local residents had the honour190 words
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Article41 1930-01-22 57 [Reuters Service.] Washington, Jan. 17. The Senate by 48 votes to 38 retained the existing sugar tariffs of 2.20 cents lb. for world sugar and 1.76 for Cuban, whereas the Finance Committee proposed 2.75 and 2.20 respectively.41 words
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Article1412 1930-01-22 58 Quicquid agunt homines nostri eat farrago libeUi. Juvenal. Quotation of (next) week: "Yet peace begins just where ambition ends"— Rev. Edward Young (1663—1715). There appears to have been a certain amount of Press disagreement with regard to the launching of the noble vessel Lunchu at Seletar,1,412 words
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Article267 1930-01-22 58 Playing of Extra Time in Final Matches. [To the Editor. Malay Mail.l Sir. The playing of extra time in Rugby football is so rarely heard of because there are such few trophies to be played for. In the Northern Union Championship extrn time is always taken during267 words
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Article139 1930-01-22 58 S.R.C. Beat Indian Association. S.R.C 4; I.A 0. The S.R.C. won fairly easily against the Indian Association whom they entertained on their own ground yesterday afternoon. Legg opened the score midway through the first half and Oehlers netted the second goal with a good clean hit from a pass139 words
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Article72 1930-01-22 58 The Ladies* Medal. The Ladies* medal (Stroke) was played for on January 15th. and 16th. Sixteen cards were taken out and the following were the best returned. Mrs. E. J. B. Buchanan 46 6 40 Mrs. G. C. Clarke, 46 6 40 Mrs. W. L. Stevens, 4372 words
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Article296 1930-01-22 58 The Singapore Shipping Clerks Association. Singapore, has been registered. Mr. M. L. Phillips of Seremban, has returned after a holiday at Hong Kong. Mr. W. H. Gatfield is appointed to act as Protector of Chinese, Singapore, with effect from January 4. A son born to Mr.296 words
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Article299 1930-01-22 58 One Who Died in the Great War. An Old Xaverian. writing to the Pinang Gazette says: On having a look over your esteemed, widespread, newspaper of Sunday, the 12th instant, page 6. I observed a list of wiinners of all the Queen's scholarships from 1886. to 1910 inclusive,299 words
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Article191 1930-01-22 58 As a sequel to a fight among a number of coolies which occurred on Kinding Estate, Tanjong Rambutan. on Thursday evening, ten Tamils were charged at the Ipoh Police Court on Friday says the Times of Malaya with committing disorderly conduct. Nine of them pleaded191 words
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Article109 1930-01-22 58 Mr. E. V. Ramasamy. the Founder of the Self Respect Movement of South India and his party attended at the Kedah Indian Association premises, Sungei Patani and were accorded a hearty welcome by the local Indians. A large gathering, including several prominent residents from the Province,109 words
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993 1930-01-22 58 (IV) Abu Nawas Again. Not long after the wedding at which I lated the story of Abu Nawas, my friends be ed me to tell them more about this clever n So I began: The father of Abu Nawas was the ci Kadhi or993 words
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Article32 1930-01-22 58 Calls received by the Shanghai Br: during 1929 easily constitute a record, total!" 690, which is 48 more than the previous >< record. This latter was established in when 642 calls were received.32 words
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Article480 1930-01-22 59 \KRIVES IN SINGAPORE. Uneventful Flight from Burma. fßeuter's Service 1 Rangoon, Jan. 18. rhe airman, Captain Chichester. on his flight alia, left this morning for Victoria South Burmah. Victoria Point. Burma. Jan. 19. Chichester arrived and left for Singapore a' o'clock this morning. ptain Chichester arrived at480 words
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Article128 1930-01-22 59 I tie following is the thirteenth report of the ctora to the shareholders of Tebak Tin Fields, Ltd.. to be presented at the annual eting on Jan. 24th at Harrisons. Barker and Companj at noon. Mining operation (alluvial* were carried on by Tributeri at the following watersheds:128 words
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Article118 1930-01-22 59 soldiers Entertained at C.S.C. team of Malaya Chinese swimmers who ntly visited Hong Kong and other towns in 1 here they took part in a number of 1 limning events, had as their guests at the 1 I Swimming Club on Saturday a team swimmen from the Welch Regiment.118 words
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Article84 1930-01-22 59 I'rayers tor the Naval Conference. FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT. Bangkok, Jan. 10. Protestant churches made to-day a day i sion and prayer for the success of rthcQUtng Naval Conference in London. new British Minister to-day presented dentiak to the King and was received i idieno by the Queen.84 words
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Article353 1930-01-22 59 WEEK-END RUGBY. Negri Avenge Malaya Cup Defeat. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Seremban, Jan. 18. V. Sembilan. 19: Singapore. 9 pts. Negri Sembilan to-day avenged the defeat they sustained in Singapore in the Cup competition for they beat the weak side which travelled up from the south353 words
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Article351 1930-01-22 59 Better Training the Deciding Factor. (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, Jan. IS. Welch Rest. ..H pts: Selangor. ....*> pt* The match between the Welch Regiment and BrtangQg on the Pldang here this afternoon was of a most exciting nature, the Regiment •pinning game m which351 words
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409 1930-01-22 59 An Even Tussle. South Johore .8; Welch Kei;t 8 Another of the Welch Regiment sides visited Johore Bahru on Saturday and fought a hard and even tussle with South Johore with whom they drew by 8 pts. (a goal and a try) to 8409 words
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552 1930-01-22 59 ACCIDENT TO SPENCER. Collar Bone Broken in a Fa LFrom Our O'vn Correspondent Penans:, Jpn. If). The races were favoured by fine weather today, there was a large attendence and the ?oing was good. The only incident to-day was in the sixth race when Master552 words
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Article40 1930-01-22 59 S.C.C. Win at Malacca. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Malacca, Jan. 18. In the annual inter state hockey match here to-day the S.C.C. defeated Malacca by 3 goals to 1. Calhaem, DR. A. Hoblyn, and Woosey scored for Singapore.40 words
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Article997 1930-01-22 59 THE AUSPICIOUS MOMENT. Thief's Gentlemanly Behaviour. In this story Jin ji Abdul Majid. Pilgrimage Officer, contribute, another of his amusing Tories nbout Mnlay Life in the Kampong to the M^!ayr»n PoHc? Magazine. It has been raid thit the Malay, whether he be a peasant or997 words
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Article78 1930-01-22 59 An accident In which a Tamil lady was injured occurred on Thursday night at Victory Avenue Kuala Lumpur when the fireworks on the padang were in progress. Several car-> were parked on the side of the Avenue facing the General Hospital and one of them, while backing, went over the78 words
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Article1058 1930-01-22 60 COUNTRY'S PROSPERITY. Are Government's Claims Genuine [From Our Own Correspondent.] Dublin, Dec. 17. Replying to some statements of the Bishop of Killaloe (Dr. Fogarty) on the good work of the Free State Government in the Land Annuities, Mr. Sean O'Kelly. T.D., speaking at Roscrea, on1,058 words
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Article337 1930-01-22 60 INSURERS ALARMED. Government Precaution Urged. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, Jan. 18. The Fire Insurance Association, embodying membership of the leading European, American, and Chinese insurance companies, is urging the authorities to institute special police patrols in view of the nearness of Chinese new year and the337 words
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480 1930-01-22 60 Film Scissors in the East. Film censorship in the Orient needs no hints from the West. "Most of the censors take their job seriously, and apparently feel that they are not doing their duty satisfactorily unless something is eliminated from every picture." This480 words
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1978 1930-01-22 60 MANY MALAYANS ATTEND. Demonstration of Wide Regret. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] London, Dec. The funeral took place on Saturday, Dec. 21 at St. Barnabas Church, Bexhill-on-Sea, of the late Sir Ernest Birch, C.M.G., K.C.M.G who passed away on Tuesday, December 17th. after only1,978 words
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Article102 1930-01-22 60 Two Chinese who attempted to pass $5 a prisoner at the Criminal Prison wtrt pr<>duced before Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, the Fourth Police Magistrate on Saturday. The As.v Gaoler, Mr. Taylor, stated in evidence that tni two accused handed him two small bottle ot Chinese balm for one of102 words
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Article448 1930-01-22 61 HOTEL QUARREL. Murder Charge Against Indian. The trial of Mohamed Khan on a charge of murdering Siamese-Malay at a Japanese Hotel in Rangoon Road on November 16th last I commenced before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) at the Assizes yesterday. From th«> DPP's address to448 words
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Article304 1930-01-22 61 Driver's Extraordinary Behaviour. An extraordinary series of accidents took place on Main Road. Batu Gajah, on Tuesday voning as a result of which the Chinese driver of motor-car Pk. H. 4622 was taken into custody. From information to hand, says the Times of Malaya, it would appear304 words
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Article154 1930-01-22 61 Sentence on Escaped Prisoner. Gan Siew Kwan. the escaped convict who was re-arrested in Johore recently, was dealt with by the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, vesterday. He pleaded guilty to escaping from the criminal prison on March 24th. last year. Chief Court Inspector Meredith154 words
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Article67 1930-01-22 61 The Chinese who escaped from Kinta Prison a few days ago has not been rearrested. The man was arrested in connection with a robbery at Gopeng where an iron safe was burgled, and was confined in the prison pending trial at the Perak Criminal Assizes. Two native warders have be^n67 words
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Article265 1930-01-22 61 Estate and Dealers' Stocks. The following is a Census of stocks of rubber held by dealers and on estates of over 130 acres on December 31st., together with the declared production of the same estates and certain export figures. The stocks are compiled from return by estates and265 words
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621 1930-01-22 61 The following is the report of the directors of the Perak River Valley Rubber Company to be submitted to the shareholders at the nineteenth annual general meeting to be held at No. 1-A Penang Street, Penang. on January 25th. at 11 a.m. The survey621 words
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Article62 1930-01-22 61 Two Malay workmen who were employed at the Malayan Tile Company, Limited, were summoned before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke yesterday, to show cause why they should not pay their employers thirty days wages in lieu of notice. The first accused stated that he gave twenty four62 words
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Article137 1930-01-22 61 MAYNARD CO. REPORT. The following is the report to be presented at the annual meeting of Maynard and Company on January 27th. at Harrisons. Barker and Company at noon. The net profit for the year, subject to Directors' Fees, is $8,976.93 which added to the balance carried forward from 1928137 words
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Article116 1930-01-22 61 Dr. Wu Lien Teh. an old boy of the Penang Free School and winner of the Queen's Scholarship in 1896. arrived in Singapore on board the President Polk yesterday on his way to his old home in Penang where he will spend a short time prior to116 words
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Article323 1930-01-22 61 The following taluks in Madras Presidency are now closed to recruiting on account of infectious disease: In the area served by the Port of Madras: Ganjam. taluks of Chicacole. Chatrapur. Kodala. Ichapuram and Sompeta; Vizagapatam. taluk of Vizianagaram; Bellary. taluks of Harapanhalli and Hadagallee; Anantapur, taluk of Hindupur:323 words
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Article574 1930-01-22 61 Committee's Costly Action. The Plnang Gazette referring to the recent weights incident at Ipoh says, The interferenc by the Perak Turf Club Committee with the Official Handicapper at the recent Amateur Meeting has proved an expensive experiment. It will be remembered that the weights were publishd574 words
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Article265 1930-01-22 61 Keppel vs. Garrison. The match between Keppel Golf Club and the Garrison Golf Club, played on Sunday resulted in a win for the Garrison Golf Club by 6 points to 5*4. The scores are as follows: Keppel players mentioned first: R. Craik and S. C. Campbell 1.265 words
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Article151 1930-01-22 61 At the 30th annual general meeting of the Juvenile Football Club held at the club hous** No. 35 Mosque Street on January 10th, after the accounts had been duly passed, the following were elected officials for the current year President; Mr. Wee Chwee Quan re-elected r. Vice-Presidents,151 words
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Article588 1930-01-22 62 COMPETITION OPENS. Robinsons and A.P.C. Draw. Robinsons 2; A.P.C 2. The attendance at the Robinson Road Stadium yesterday, when Robinson and Co. and the A.P.C. met in the opening match of the Commercial Cup Competition, indicated that outside enthusiasm was completely lacking. The game was not quite588 words
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Article125 1930-01-22 62 The results of the Singapore Chess Club's handicap American tournament Evans Gam- bit (accepted) to-date are as follows: Players. Class G.P. G.W. G.L. Points Klink 2A 15 13 2 199 Reay 2A 16 11 5 185 Tan Luang Kia 3 16 8 8 174 Peck 2B 17125 words
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Article163 1930-01-22 62 Classification of Horses and I nmoc x uim. t List No. 3 Amendment No. 2 Issued January 20th 1930. HORSES. Transfers. Likeness from Class 3 to Class 2. Eternity from Class 2 to Class 3. Trifle from Class 2 to Class 3. Brother Jim from Class 3163 words
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Article1341 1930-01-22 62 A" BATTLE OF WITS. Where "Wanted" Men May Be. (Special to the Free Press). The recent capture, some fifteen miles from Kota Tinggi. of the Chinese who was found guilty yesterday of being one of the prisoners who escaped from the Singapore Prison last year, recalls1,341 words
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Article356 1930-01-22 62 WEEK-END RUGBY. Honours Even After Exciting Game. Malayan A.P.C. 3; Perak 3. The ground at Ipoh on Saturday was very wet for the match between the Malayan A.P.C. side and the Perak State XV. There were several large pools of water on the field, heavy rain356 words
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Article207 1930-01-22 62 Fitter Gunners Beat S.C.C. R.A 4; S.C.C 2. Being in a much fitter condition as a team the R.A. well deserved their victory on tho Padang last evening over the S.C.C. whom they beat by four goals to two. Three of their goals were scored in the first half.207 words
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Article31 1930-01-22 62 Welch Beat Indians. Playing at Tanglin yesterday afternoon, the Indian Association were defeated by the Welch first eleven after a hard and well fought game by three goals to nil.31 words
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Article581 1930-01-22 62 FINE SAILING WEATHKR. New Hong Kong Hoat Out. Splendid sailing weather on Sunda, naf]f yachting a real pleasure and some keen rteft resulted. The "A" class was engaged second race for Mrs. Lundon's trophy 10 a.m. Mr. Mansfield- Jones sent five yachta off over the N. E.581 words
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171 1930-01-22 62 STRAITS CHINESE AMATEUR DRAMATIC MUSICAL SOCIETY. At the annual general meeting of the Strait Chinese Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society, held on Sunday, the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year: Patrons: Messrs. Au Boon Haw. Tan Jin Gam. Lim Kee Cheok, Ang Koh Hin. Tan Qu»r Eng and171 words
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Article190 1930-01-22 62 The following appointments are DOtuM the Federated Malay States Government <i zette: Captain C. T M. Husband and Mr R Stubington to be Superintendents. Survey I>partment. F.M.S. and S.S. Mr. L F. M Fmnin. to be a Customs Probationer. F.M.S Mr P Riley granted the acting rank of190 words
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Article7611 1930-01-22 63 IReuter's Service.] London, Jan. 14. Seventysix Labour and one Liberal member of the House of Commons have signed a statement urging the Government to make abolition of warships over 10.000 tons one of the principal aim; of the naval conference and, even if a minority of Powers does not7,611 words
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Article142 1930-01-22 64 An Unconvincing Story. Seven pairs of Chinese shoes were displayed in the District Court yesterday when Mr. J MacMillan, of the Government Monopolies, charged the owners of the shoes with possession of $50 worth of non -Government chandu each The accused, it was stated, when they142 words